The news shocks the anime world: Akira Toriyama has passed away at the age of 68 due to an acute subdural hematoma, that is, a brain hemorrhage. The creator of Dragon Ball died on March 1, 2024, but the news was only released now so that his family could mourn in peace and hold the funeral.
What was Akira Toriyama known for? His probably most famous work is Dragon Ball. He is responsible for both the original and the sequels Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super. He also had a hand in video games related to Dragon Ball.
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In addition, there are many other works that originate from Toriyama or in which he contributed:
His first published work is Wonder Island from 1978-1979. This consists of 2 one-shots.
One of his first more well-known works is Dr. Slump. The stories featuring Arale were published from 1980 to 1984.
His latest work is Dragon Ball Super. Here, he only outlined the main points of the plot, while Toyotaro was responsible for the drawings and the gaps between the important plot points.
Toriyama also contributed to several video games in the Dragon Quest series and Chrono Trigger.
The mangaka was also involved in some anime. Besides Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, he worked on character design for Blue Dragon.
His probably last work on an anime can be seen in Dragon Ball Daima:
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Dragon Ball DAIMA is nostalgic in the new trailer
The world mourns Akira Toriyama
How are other industry figures reacting? Just a few hours after the news of his death broke, many mangaka have spoken out. This includes Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, and Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto. Toriyama is considered a pioneer in the manga industry and paved the way for many younger colleagues who are now mourning.
Oda writes that he admired Toriyama since childhood and is filled with sadness:
I was one of those who took the baton from the days when reading manga made one foolish, and he created an era where both adults and children could enjoy reading manga. He showed us the dream that manga could be spread worldwide. It was like watching a hero advance.
Kishimoto finds it noticeably harder to find the right words for such sad news. He struggles with the words and instead shares how he perceived Toriyama:
Even if I had a bad experience, watching Dragon Ball weekly made me forget it. It was a relief for me, a country boy who had nothing. Because Dragon Ball was really fun!
Many are struggling to find the right words. The CEO of CyberConnect2, Hiroshi Matsuyama, is also visibly affected. The company worked with Toriyama on different video games like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. He writes on Twitter that the company will therefore be closed out of grief:
Although I was shocked by the news of Akira Toriyama-sensei’s death, I always live by the motto “No despair.” So let’s turn this sadness into strength and work harder in manufacturing! I thought, but it was impossible. Some time ago, I cried during an online meeting with another team, and the meeting was no longer held. […] As a game company entrusted with the work “Dragon Ball”, CyberConnect2 will temporarily close today out of grief.
How are fans reacting? Many fans on social media are shocked by the news. Their reactions are just like those of many manga artists. Their hearts are broken, and some even write that they cried at the news.
Here are some voices from the community on reddit:
JKKIDD231: “My friends and I used to sit in front of the TV at 6:00 PM during our childhood to watch the latest episode. It was a routine. Memories that last a lifetime. Rest in peace, legend.
moeshaker188: “His influence on the anime world is legendary. Rest in peace.”
Japhet0912: “My heart is broken. Celebrity deaths usually don’t affect me, but this death hurts a lot. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama.”
I also have many beautiful memories from my childhood that I owe to Akira Toriyama. I remember the afternoons when I played outside with the neighborhood kids. Just as Dragon Ball was about to start, one of the parents called us kids that the anime was about to begin. Suddenly the yard was emptied as everyone ran home to watch the latest episode of Dragon Ball.
Of course, I also supported Son Goku with his Genkidama by raising my hands. Regularly, I would transform into a Super Saiyan in front of the mirror and anyone who annoyed me would get a Kame-Hame-Ha! fired at them. Of course, that didn’t have a big effect, but the memories still make me smile today.
Thank you for your works, for paving the way for the manga industry, and for all the beautiful memories you’ve brought to people around the world. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama.
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EA has re-released a bunch of classics from the past on Steam and is now offering the games directly at a steep discount. Among them are all titles of the famous strategy game series Command and Conquer.
What kind of games are they?
Command and Conquer are strategy games with base building and large battles. They are considered one of the cornerstones of the genre.
The series can be roughly divided into 2 branches: Command and Conquer, where fictional forces fight over alien resources and Red Alert, where powers like Russia, the USA, and Japan wage war in an alternate timeline.
The new bundle also includes the shooter Renegade and the spin-off Generals.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 + standalone expansion “Uprising”
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight
Additionally, the bundle includes the shooter Renegade, which somewhat resembles the early Doom titles or Unreal Tournament. For the bundle, you get a 50% discount and only pay €9.88.
So far, the ratings for the games are almost exclusively somewhere between 90 and 100% positive.
Additionally, EA has other classics in the new offer, such as the construction game Populous, SimCity 3000, or the 4X game Alpha Centauri. Here you can get to the EA sale on Steam.
A personal recommendation from the author is Kane’s Wrath, possibly the best part of the series:
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Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath – The trailer with gameplay of the strategy game classic on Steam
C&C is finally on Steam, but an important feature is missing
Command & Conquer is especially known for its exciting campaigns and battles against the AI. I myself played the games extensively earlier and hardly played any strategy game as long as the C&C series.
What makes Command & Conquer especially appealing to me were the battles at LAN parties – you know, back then when a dozen nerds met with PCs somewhere in a basement. C&C still offers a LAN mode today.
However, no Steam multiplayer has been added for the Steam version of the games. This means you have to either build complicated workarounds for games with friends (which never really worked properly with EA Origin), or you just have to play solo.
EA has left a lot of potential here. That it works is shown by the C&C Remaster from 2020 or the Stronghold Remaster. Unfortunately, still, under €10 is a good offer for the games, of which I personally especially recommend Red Alert 2 and 3 as well as Tiberian Wars and Kane’s Wrath. And if you wait a little longer, you can soon play the remaster of a true classic: Age of Mythology is coming back!
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In a few days, a massive sci-fi series called 3 Body Problem from the creators of “Game of Thrones” will launch on Netflix. Today the final trailer was released and excited the community.
What kind of series is 3 Body Problem? The Netflix production is based on the famous Chinese book trilogy The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu and is adapted by the two “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
In addition, 3 Body Problem is the most elaborate Netflix series to date, boasting a gigantic budget of 200 million euros, as you can read here from our colleagues at Moviepilot.
Here you can see the final trailer of the Netflix series in German:
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Final Trailer for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem
How is the community reacting to the trailer? On YouTube, there are numerous positive user comments praising the trailer.
Not only is the outlook on the series positively rated, but especially the trailer as a whole package: with editing that does not reveal too much of the plot and suitable background music that creates a gripping atmosphere.
In addition, several users hope that the two “Game of Thrones” creators behind the series can deliver well again after the polarizing series finale. However, the trailer is already very promising.
Here we have gathered some comments for you:
@brycewinningham2791: “That’s how you edit a trailer. No revealing of the plot, just fascination. I got goosebumps.”
@jesserobkin: “Maybe it’s naive, but I’m confident that D&D will make it this time since they will only be adapting existing texts. GOT only crashed so much when they ran out of source material.”
@spoismael: “The best trailer so far in 2024.”.
@DressedRunner: “Sigh, it’s time to repeat it [the trailer] a thousand times until the series is released.”
@kelloggsflakes2286: “This soundtrack is exactly the type I listened to while reading the trilogy.”
What is 3 Body Problem about? Humanity has made contact with aliens on the planet Trisolaris. But then the alien life form wants to invade the blue planet to leave their own inhospitable planet behind – a conflict arises.
When does 3 Body Problem start: From March 21, 2024, the series will be available on Netflix and will consist of a total of 8 episodes.
If you are still looking for good sci-fi series for your upcoming TV evenings, check out this list where we have gathered 11 top titles for you:
Fortnite presented not only the upcoming skins for the Battle Pass with its new trailer for Chapter 5 Season 2, but also powerful abilities that you will be able to use from the gods of antiquity. You can find all the information from the trailer here.
What skins can I expect? In line with the Server Down, the trailer gives you a brief overview of what skins will await you in the Battle Pass. Additionally, new powers are demonstrated that you will be able to use from the gods. The following skins are known:
Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals showcases battles with gods
Divine powers and major changes to the map
What else happens in the trailer? The trailer first gives a brief insight into the new setting of the season. Many familiar skins from Fortnite cross the Styx, a river of the underworld, but then Aphrodite appears and flies with her wings up to ancient temples where her divine colleagues are waiting for her.
Various skins from the Battle Pass are then shown in action, demonstrating their powers. Zeus hurls fierce lightning bolts, while Hades can collect three souls from the Styx and carry them as projectiles over his shoulders. He also swings a special chain around him, which can draw opponents closer.
A collaboration cannot be missed, so the Battle Pass also includes the avatar Korra, who proves her strength in combat as a water bender.
In addition, various shots of the new locations from Season 2 are highlighted, including divine temples, ruins, and even Hades’ underworld.
When does Season 2 in Chapter 5 start? We cannot say exactly. So far, many fans of Fortnite are waiting for the upcoming update, but Epic Games has not yet released anything. We will keep you updated and estimate that the new season will start around noon, between 12 and 2 PM.
What hints were you able to spot in the trailer? Let us know in the comments!
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In 2003, student Mike Rowe created an online presence to advertise his side job as a web designer. The address of his website was MikeRoweSoft.com. This did not please the Windows developer Microsoft at all.
Large corporations do not take lightly the defense of their name rights against use by other companies and individuals. This experience was also faced by Canadian student Mike Rowe over 20 years ago.
Due to the name of his website MikeRoweSoft.com, the company founded by Bill Gates, Microsoft, felt compelled to respond. The student did not want to give up without a fight and reached out to the public to move Microsoft to relent.
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Microsoft demanded the student hand over his website
What kind of website was it? Over 20 years ago, the Canadian student Mike Rowe had the idea of creating his own website. The then 17-year-old had a part-time job as a web designer and wanted to advertise it online.
In reference to the software manufacturer Microsoft, he chose the address MikeRoweSoft.com, as his first and last name, when pronounced together, sounded like the first two syllables in the name of the Windows developer.
How did Microsoft react? It took several months for the hardware and software manufacturer to contact Mike. A letter from Microsoft’s lawyers suggested that he hand over the address of his online presence to the Windows developer.
The student did not want to simply hand over the address to the corporation and demanded compensation. The lawyers offered him at that time about 7 euros for the handover. This corresponded to the original costs that Mike had paid for the registration of the address.
Was the offer fair? No, from the student’s perspective, Microsoft’s reaction was anything but fair. Disappointed with the small amount, he decided to offer them MikeRoweSoft.com for a settlement of almost 7,000 euros (via web.archive.org).
How did the dispute end? In the meantime, Mike turned to the public. By spreading his story through the press, the student received a lot of attention. Microsoft was now willing to relent and to make the compensation larger (via web.archive.org).
Besides covering the full costs for a new website, the Windows manufacturer also enabled him to participate in various internal programs. Additionally, Mike received an Xbox console with several games.
Anyone who types the address MikeRoweSoft.com into their internet browser today is automatically redirected to microsoft.com.
Mike Rowe at that time demanded about 7,000 euros from the Windows corporation for the handover of his internet address. Significantly more has now been paid by a bidder on eBay for a very special special edition of the first Xbox from Microsoft, even though it is defective: A broken Xbox from 2005 is so special and unique, it was recently sold for over 9,000 euros
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The PS5 is now over 3 years old. But is it still worth buying a PS5 in 2024? MeinMMO discusses the pros and cons of the Sony console and explains what you should consider if you’re thinking about making a purchase.
The PS5 was released on November 12, 2020, and since then numerous versions and new editions of the PS5 have been released. But is it even worth buying a PS5 almost 4 years after its release?
MeinMMO looks at the pros and cons of the PS5 and explains the reasons for or against buying a PS5.
Accessible and easier entry: Basically, a PS5 offers a relatively easy entry into gaming. Games start immediately, the console handles many settings by itself, and you only have to worry about playing. The hurdle is significantly higher with a PC.
DualSense controller: The PS5 comes with the new and improved DualSense controller, which features several exciting options like haptic feedback and special triggers. There is also the excellent DualSense Edge for the PS5 with additional paddles on the back.
Upgrade from PS4 to PS5: Another reason why a PS5 might be worth it is if you’re still using a PS4 but want to play new games. The new Banishers, for example, is not coming to PS4:
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What speaks against a PS5 in 2024?
PS5 Pro: Not yet announced, but the PS5 Pro is expected to come at some point. Nobody knows when it will arrive, but it should be kept in mind when considering buying a PS5 now. Sony has already stated that the PS5 is reaching its end cycle. A new console is therefore more than likely.
Price and follow-up costs: The PS5, at 549 or 449 euros (Digital), is not exactly cheap. Additionally, you need to keep in mind that you will have to pay for PS Plus (multiplayer) and for games as well. Full-price titles usually cost between 70 and 80 euros. And the discounts in the PS Store are generally worse than promotions on Steam or in the Epic Game Store.
Lack of exclusive games: The PS5 had a limited number of exclusive games at launch, which disappointed many players. Although more exclusive titles have been released in recent years, the PS5 library is still not very extensive, despite some excellent exclusive titles.
Sony has also started releasing exclusive titles for PC as well. With enough patience, you won’t need to buy a PS5, but can simply wait for a PC release. Sony has already stated how long PS5 games will remain exclusive before they appear on other platforms.
Noise: Players often criticize that their PS5 is too loud. However, it depends on which model you “get.” Depending on the model, Sony uses a different fan. It’s a matter of luck whether you get a loud or quiet model. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative point, but it can annoy some players.
Alternatives to the PS5: Xbox Series X|S or Gaming PC
The Xbox Series X: The Xbox offers you almost identical hardware compared to the PS5: The SSD of the PS5 is slightly faster, but the chip of the Xbox runs at a slightly higher clock speed. However, both systems use the same combination chip (APU) from AMD. The Xbox Series S as an alternative has a slower chip installed.
On both platforms, you can play almost the same titles. Both platforms have a few exclusive titles (Halo on Xbox or Spider-Man on PS5) in their lineup.
Gaming PC: On first glance, the gaming PC is less user-friendly than a game console, but it offers you almost endless freedom regarding settings and possibilities. Additionally, you can upgrade or modify a gaming PC at any time, provided you have the budget. This is also the biggest drawback of a gaming PC: the entry price is significantly higher than that of an Xbox or a PS5.
Basically, the PS5 in 2024 is a much more accessible and attractive offer than at launch when scalpers bought every available console. However, scalpers are now stuck with the PS5 consoles. Apart from that, the PS5 offers you a vast library of games with many strong titles.
Nevertheless, there are also reasons against a PS5. Especially with exclusive titles, the PS has by no means been as strong as it once was, as more and more titles are also being released for PC. A possible PS5 Pro could also argue against the purchase.
What speaks for or against a PS5? In the end, it also depends on what you expect or want:
If you are looking for a straightforward and accessible gaming experience, then the PS5 is still a very good console.
However, if you want to get the most out of your games, then a gaming PC could be the better long-term choice, as it offers more options.
If you have a tight budget, the PS5 is also the better choice than a gaming PC, as you can easily bridge the next few years with the PS5.
If budget is not a concern for you, then you could also get a powerful gaming PC with a great OLED monitor.
Some specific titles are still exclusively reserved for the PS5, but those could also be released for PC in the future. This is not certain but quite likely.
More on gaming: Many players are considering whether to buy a gaming PC or a console. But what do PS5 and Xbox do better than a proper gaming PC? MeinMMO presents the advantages of consoles: 6 things where PS5 and Xbox are simply better than a gaming PC
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Fortnite will soon start its latest season. When Chapter 5 Season 2 starts and what you need to know about the content such as skins, map changes, and leaks can be found in our overview.
When does Chapter 5 Season 2 start? Each current Battle Pass indicates its expiration date. This time Season 1 will last until March 8, 2024, at 08:00 – that’s a Friday. Therefore, you can expect a downtime on the same day at 08:00, when Season 2 could be played onto the servers throughout the day. The duration and exact start time, however, have not yet been confirmed.
In addition to the start time, there is also a new theme that will take its place in the upcoming season. Leakers have dealt with the theme and claim to know which skins you can expect.
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Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 2: Myths & Mortals showcases battles with gods
Everything about Chapter 5 Season 2 – Live Event, Battle Pass, Leaks
According to leakers, a small live event is supposed to take place on Saturday at 19:00 German time. However, nothing is set in stone, as Epic Games has not commented on this event.
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What content will be included in the Battle Pass? According to leakers, the theme for Season 2 is set: “Greek mythology.” The Battle Pass is not yet known, but Epic Games has already released some teasers. These are gods of Greek mythology.
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Are there leaks about Chapter 5 Season 2? Yes, there are. In the data from the last update to Fortnite, leakers found new monuments that could appear on the map of Season 2. Hypex, a reliable data miner from Fortnite, has visualized the new structure for you:
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What can be seen is a stone hand that is glowing and wrapped in chains. The chain holds a chest that is locked. Another model shows the chest in an open state. It is possible that the chest is the box of Pandora, which also appears in mythology.
Players might be able to unlock this giant chest from its chains and open it to gather loot or maybe divine powers to better fight enemies.
Players still have a few days to complete their Battle Pass before the new season of Fortnite takes place. What do you think of the leaks and the idea behind Greek mythology? Let us know in the comments!
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Last Epoch has been playable in version 1.0 on Steam for a few weeks now and has attracted hundreds of thousands of players. However, many of them have now reached the endgame and say: There’s really no goal there at all. Diablo 4 has had to deal with the same accusations.
This is the endgame in Last Epoch:
You can play in Last Epoch up to level 100. However, the endgame already begins after the campaign, around level 50.
Besides Monoliths, there is also the endless arena with a leaderboard, on which our tier list for Last Epoch is based, as well as dungeons that you need for specific goals.
Why is there a lack of a goal?On Reddit players are currently discussing why exactly one should farm loot. There is no real goal to pursue by getting better and better. There are really only two reasons for better gear:
A higher rank in the endless arena
More corruption in the Monoliths
For many players, the Monoliths are just about finding a point where they can farm comfortably. After that, it stagnates a bit, the build is exhausted, and there are not many improvements left.
The arena has an even bigger weakness: it takes too long. To even make it onto the leaderboards, you have to survive hundreds of waves, each of which takes forever – mainly because individual enemies stand around somewhere, and you have to find them first.
To appear on the best lists, where only the top 50 players are displayed, you not only need to be extraordinarily good but also invest many hours. It wouldn’t be worth it.
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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer
Diablo 4 has removed that, and many were happy with it
What is criticized in Last Epoch about the arena also annoys at least a small group of players in Diablo 4. The new leaderboards of Diablo 4 are merely a challenge for a few, while the majority of players are never at the top anywhere.
There is also criticism regarding the dungeons of Last Epoch in another thread on Reddit. Dungeons have the problem that random walls can block paths here. This leads to players often having to “backtrack” and search for paths for a long time.
Diablo 4 had the exact same problems at launch and shortly after. Here there was a quick complaint: Diablo 4 has no endgame at all, because there’s no content that you can actually farm.
However, the community still believes in many respects that the endgame is more successful than in Diablo 4, mainly due to an important topic: loot. Many find it simply better in Last Epoch. There are two reasons for this:
Loot filters that hide useless loot before picking it up
At the same time, however, some believe that crafting is a problem. Because one only hopes for the same items to squeeze out a few better stats since everything else can be determined by oneself. This previously led to the feeling of: What’s the point of all this?
Whether the endgame in Last Epoch and Diablo 4 is really such a big problem is up for debate. A player says, for example: For him, it’s fun enough just to smash monsters. That is fun, and if it shouldn’t be the case anymore, he will just take a break. Even the creators of Diablo have already advised this: Blizzard wants you to stop playing Diablo 4 when you’ve had enough: ‘Play something else – we do too’
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With Season 2 Reloaded, a new weapon came to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, with which you can defeat the most annoying enemies, because: The “Soulrender” has a strong attack against riot shields.
What kind of weapon is this? The “Soulrender” is a melee weapon that allows you to slash your opponents. Especially against riot shields, the knife is supposed to be quite strong, as its powerful attack ensures that the shield no longer offers any protection.
How do I unlock the weapon? You will obtain the Soulrender in Sector B21 of the Battle Pass. You do not need to purchase it. The sector consists of five fields, with five rewards. You unlock the individual rewards by completing tasks. Once you have completed all tasks in the sector, you will receive the knife.
You unlock the Soulrender in Sector B21 of the Battle Pass.
The following rewards and tasks are included in the sector:
JAK Burnout Upgrade: Achieve 5 operator or special zombie kills with throwing knives
Emblem “Bone Dome”: Achieve 10 operator or special zombie melee kills
Double XP Token: Achieve 15 operator or special zombie kills with frag grenades or Semtex
Camouflage “Grave Robber”: Achieve 5 operator or special zombie kills by striking with the rifle stock
Weapon “Soulrender”: Earn all sector rewards + Achieve 10 operator or special zombie melee kills while crouched
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 Multiplayer Trailer
“Soulrender” counters riot shields – Developers say: That’s how it has to be
Why is the weapon suitable against riot shields? Basically, players with riot shields are the most annoying opponents, because: Very little can get through the shield.
This means specifically that you either have to hit the enemy’s feet under the riot shield with a firearm, gain a height advantage, get behind them, or throw grenades and/or thermite to win a fight against the shield bearers.
However, the strong attack of the Soulrender rips the shield from the enemy in an animation and takes him out. You perform the attack by holding down your left mouse button briefly and “charging” the strike.
On X (formerly Twitter), the “Call of Duty” news account “DETONATED” posted a clip of the new melee weapon on March 7, stating: “The melee weapon ‘Soulrender’ goes THROUGH riot shields! Probably a bug, the ‘Soulrender’ can take out pesky riot shields! – it will be 100% fixed soon.”
In response, the developers said: “This is not a bug! The heavy attack of the Soulrender is, similar to the JAK-Limb Cutter and the JAK Purifier, an intentional counter to riot shields.”
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How is the new melee weapon being received? The new weapon seems to be well received. Many players appear to be looking forward to testing it against enemy players with riot shields. In the comments on a post on X by “CharlieIntel”, one user expresses happiness that the developers are introducing weapons that can counter other weapons.
Another user comments: “Thank goodness, these ‘turtles’ are at the end now.” Someone writes: “Surely we all agree that the riot shield [players] deserve this.” And one user comments with a laughing emote: “Imagine if you could use the sword and the shield at the same time – that would be funny.”
In one comment, a user notes that he ran at the riot shield bearer with the knife, and he thought he was hacking because the attack “went right through him.”
How the knife will perform and whether it can also be useful in Call of Duty: Warzone remains to be seen.
In Warzone, not only players with riot shields are annoying, but especially campers who barricade themselves in buildings and surprise you with their shotgun or sniper.
The new trailer for Amazon’s Fallout series shows more details about the story and characters. MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth believes that the series could be a really good video game adaptation.
I love the wasteland. This may sound strange to outsiders, but fans of the Fallout series know what I mean.
Wandering through the mostly decayed cities and settlements, meeting eccentric characters, and learning their stories is just a lot of fun for me. The scenario is actually very serious. The nuclear war is over, and the remnants of humanity have either retreated into the Vaults, which are underground bunkers, or live somewhere among the ruins.
Just like in Fallout 3, I unsuspectingly step out of the Vault where I grew up into the surface world. What awaits me there fascinates me with its absurdity. Players can still experience this in the older games or in the online spin-off Fallout 76.
Lucy (Ella Purnell), the protagonist of Amazon’s new Fallout series, is likely to experience something very similar. We caught a glimpse of her in the first teaser, and now in the new, longer trailer we learn a little more about her.
I was able to watch the new trailer in advance and learn the thoughts of the director, the writers, and the actors during a panel. I felt that the creative minds behind the series know exactly what we fans want.
Here you can see the new trailer:
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Fallout: New trailer for the video game adaptation by Amazon
The showrunners are fans of the source material
Anyone who wants to adapt Fallout must know Fallout well. That sounds logical at first, but it is far from given. It is this strange mix of drama, action, and absurd humor that makes the games unique for me.
Translating that into a series is no easy task. With Jonathan Nolan as director, someone with extensive experience in the television industry is at the helm of production, for example, with Westworld.
I found it refreshing when Nolan shared in the panel how much he fell in love with Fallout 3 many years ago. He played it for a whole year and couldn’t get enough of it. I felt similarly, even though my entry was the successor, New Vegas. When Nolan finally got the green light from Todd Howard and Bethesda, it was a dream come true for him.
However, it was important to him to tell a completely new story. He wanted to create his own version of the Fallout universe. I find this approach commendable. Only then can something unique come into being.
For me, the greatest strengths of Fallout are the many small and large stories. They often tell of the problems of the wasteland dwellers – and of the social divide. Fallout has always been political.
This point is said to be particularly important according to Nolan. The protagonist Lucy has lived her entire life in the safe Vault, so she has been privileged. As seen in the trailer, she will leave the shelter and expose herself to the dangers of the surface. She will meet various characters – and hear their perspectives. This brings us to the characters.
The characters come from different worlds
Alongside Lucy, who will likely experience a significant transformation into a hardened fighter throughout the series, Maximus (Aaron Moten) also plays an important role. He is part of the faction known as the Brotherhood of Steel. The trailer hints that he is out for revenge. But why?
Lucy and he will cross paths. Two completely different worldviews clash in this encounter. These contrasts are what have always made Fallout special for me.
As the third, and probably the most eccentric main character, we see in the trailer the bounty hunter Cooper Howard (Walton Goggins), who roams the wasteland as a ghoul. According to the series creators, he is an ambivalent character. He has his own sense of morality and is generally quite quirky. He embodies the spirit of Fallout for me: unpredictability and a good dose of recklessness.
The trailer showcases impressive visuals and, in my opinion, stands out for its great attention to detail. I recognize many elements from the games, including weapons, armor, and of course, the obligatory Vault Boy. Everything feels handmade and real – CGI was avoided as much as possible.
Currently, I am optimistic about the new series. The ingredients are right, and the ambition of those responsible is also high. I trust the man who, alongside Westworld, also co-wrote the Batman trilogy and Interstellar with his brother Christopher Nolan.
I am particularly curious whether they will manage to capture the right tone in the end. According to Nolan, that was the biggest challenge in the adaptation, and I hope they succeeded.
All eight episodes will be released simultaneously on April 11, 2024, on Amazon Prime. By then, we will know more. And just as I know myself, I will install Fallout: New Vegas again after the series ends and start a new save. The first teasers of the new series have already excited the fans.
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In Helldivers 2 there is a new Major Order where you have to defend a planet. If you fail to do so, it could have consequences for the release of the Exo-suits in the game.
What is a Major Order in Helldivers 2? In Helldivers 2, there are orders that you are supposed to execute. Besides the daily changing order, there is also the so-called Major Order, which is active for a certain period of time.
In the game, there is now a special Major Order that revolves around the announced Mechs, the “EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits”.
Here you see a trailer of Helldivers 2:
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Helldivers 2 Sign up for Duty trailer shows new mechs in the game
What is this new Major Order? In the mission, you have to retake the planet Tien Kwan after it has been taken over by robots.
On Tien Kwan, Exo-suits are produced, which according to the description in the order are “new, powerful weapons designed for immediate fleet-wide deployment.” So far, the robots have not discovered the arsenal of Exo-suits, but time is running out.
While on the official X.com page of Helldivers 2 on March 5th, the production of the EXO-45 Patriot and its imminent deployment in combat were announced, there was now, alongside the new Major Order, an update announcing the production halt and calling on the Helldivers to liberate the planet:
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What happens if the players fail? Furthermore, the Major Order states that if the players fail, the robots will steal the technologies. This, in turn, will “greatly delay” the deployment of the Exo-suits.
It is unclear what exactly happens if the players should fail, but it strongly sounds like the release of the Mechs could be delayed if the players do not succeed in liberating the planet.
In return, the Exo-suits could then come to Helldivers 2 when the planet has achieved a liberation status of 100%.
Helldivers 2 Major Order Reward – Rewards from the last order are still pending
Where are my rewards from the last Major Order? So far, the last order has not brought any rewards in the game. On Discord, the developers commented on this on March 7th and wrote:
“All Helldivers will receive the medals for which they fought and bled. Our supercomputer is now doing its work. Your efforts will be rewarded!”
Probably, behind the attack on Tien Kwan is the omnipotent Joel, who is now supported by a whole team of game masters:
The equipment helps, of course, but the top players all have similar gear, so strategy and tactics are what differentiate similarly equipped players.
You can also challenge yourself: how many points can you achieve, even if you never reach the top? That’s what it is, it’s all it ever should be.
Yes, only a few players will ever reach the top, but show me a leaderboard for any game where that wasn’t the case. People who play significantly more than others will naturally reach higher scores. […]
I like it, it serves its purpose.It was never meant to be for farming gear, so it doesn’t feel mandatory.If there were a significant reward, people would complain that the system is only for ‘no-lifers’.
A user comments on the post saying that people apparently do not “just accept the Gauntlet for what it is: a competitive ranking.” In a comment, someone writes: “The only problem with the Gauntlet is that it is not an endgame system that people are desperately waiting for. It’s just […] a [nuanced] ranking, and nothing more.”
To that, ‘yxalitis’ responds: “That’s exactly what it always should be.”
‘I like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is boring’
This is what the other side says: In another post on Reddit, the user ‘BeautifulIcy7636’ writes on March 6 that the Gauntlet is ‘pure trash’. They spent 9 hours on the trial and made it into the Top 50 with their Barbarian.
In their opinion, the Gauntlet is a weekly rotating nightmare dungeon of a dungeon that they have already done hundreds of times, “with the worst mob density, elite packs, and boss layout” they have ever seen in a game.
They are also bothered that the loot is not worthwhile, and the leaderboards were “moved 3 times, just so it would be nightmare dungeons with a timer. That’s honestly pathetic.”
In the comments, a user writes: “The ‘cursed chest’ [in dungeons], which spawns tougher enemies with each wave, is more fun than this.” One user comments: “I really like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is very boring and a very poor attempt to make the game more interesting.”
The community of Diablo 4 seems to be as divided as with many contents. It remains to be seen how the mood regarding the Gauntlet will evolve in the coming weeks. The challenges end every week on Tuesday before the next trial starts in a new dungeon.
To that, ‘yxalitis’ responds: “That’s exactly what it always should be.”
‘I like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is boring’
This is what the other side says: In another post on Reddit, the user ‘BeautifulIcy7636’ writes on March 6 that the Gauntlet is ‘pure trash’. They spent 9 hours on the trial and made it into the Top 50 with their Barbarian.
In their opinion, the Gauntlet is a weekly rotating nightmare dungeon of a dungeon that they have already done hundreds of times, “with the worst mob density, elite packs, and boss layout” they have ever seen in a game.
They are also bothered that the loot is not worthwhile, and the leaderboards were “moved 3 times, just so it would be nightmare dungeons with a timer. That’s honestly pathetic.”
In the comments, a user writes: “The ‘cursed chest’ [in dungeons], which spawns tougher enemies with each wave, is more fun than this.” One user comments: “I really like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is very boring and a very poor attempt to make the game more interesting.”
The community of Diablo 4 seems to be as divided as with many contents. It remains to be seen how the mood regarding the Gauntlet will evolve in the coming weeks. The challenges end every week on Tuesday before the next trial starts in a new dungeon.
The equipment helps, of course, but the top players all have similar gear, so strategy and tactics are what differentiate similarly equipped players.
You can also challenge yourself: how many points can you achieve, even if you never reach the top? That’s what it is, it’s all it ever should be.
Yes, only a few players will ever reach the top, but show me a leaderboard for any game where that wasn’t the case. People who play significantly more than others will naturally reach higher scores. […]
I like it, it serves its purpose.It was never meant to be for farming gear, so it doesn’t feel mandatory.If there were a significant reward, people would complain that the system is only for ‘no-lifers’.
A user comments on the post saying that people apparently do not “just accept the Gauntlet for what it is: a competitive ranking.” In a comment, someone writes: “The only problem with the Gauntlet is that it is not an endgame system that people are desperately waiting for. It’s just […] a [nuanced] ranking, and nothing more.”
To that, ‘yxalitis’ responds: “That’s exactly what it always should be.”
‘I like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is boring’
This is what the other side says: In another post on Reddit, the user ‘BeautifulIcy7636’ writes on March 6 that the Gauntlet is ‘pure trash’. They spent 9 hours on the trial and made it into the Top 50 with their Barbarian.
In their opinion, the Gauntlet is a weekly rotating nightmare dungeon of a dungeon that they have already done hundreds of times, “with the worst mob density, elite packs, and boss layout” they have ever seen in a game.
They are also bothered that the loot is not worthwhile, and the leaderboards were “moved 3 times, just so it would be nightmare dungeons with a timer. That’s honestly pathetic.”
In the comments, a user writes: “The ‘cursed chest’ [in dungeons], which spawns tougher enemies with each wave, is more fun than this.” One user comments: “I really like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is very boring and a very poor attempt to make the game more interesting.”
The community of Diablo 4 seems to be as divided as with many contents. It remains to be seen how the mood regarding the Gauntlet will evolve in the coming weeks. The challenges end every week on Tuesday before the next trial starts in a new dungeon.
With the new patch came the leaderboards in Diablo 4 and with it the ‘Gauntlet’. One side celebrates the new trial in the fixed dungeon, while the other complains about the feature.
With patch 1.3.3 the leaderboards entered Diablo 4, along with the ‘Gauntlets’. In the ‘Gauntlet’ (in English: obstacle course, also: trial) you can compete against other players in a weekly changing dungeon.
In the trial, your strategy is what matters most, because: You only have 8 minutes to collect points in the dungeon. The layout of the dungeon remains the same every week, as do the spawn locations of the monsters and chests.
On Reddit, the user ‘yxalitis’ writes on March 6 in their post that they are confused, because: the Gauntlet is actually good, serves its purpose, and is what it should be: a competitive leaderboard. However, others do not see it that way and criticize on Reddit: the Gauntlet is ‘pure trash’.
‘The Gauntlet serves its purpose’
What are the players discussing? In their post on Reddit, the user ‘yxalitis’ writes on March 6 that they find the Gauntlet good. It is a content piece for a specific activity to compete against the best players in the game.
Specifically, they write in their post:
To that, ‘yxalitis’ responds: “That’s exactly what it always should be.”
‘I like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is boring’
This is what the other side says: In another post on Reddit, the user ‘BeautifulIcy7636’ writes on March 6 that the Gauntlet is ‘pure trash’. They spent 9 hours on the trial and made it into the Top 50 with their Barbarian.
In their opinion, the Gauntlet is a weekly rotating nightmare dungeon of a dungeon that they have already done hundreds of times, “with the worst mob density, elite packs, and boss layout” they have ever seen in a game.
They are also bothered that the loot is not worthwhile, and the leaderboards were “moved 3 times, just so it would be nightmare dungeons with a timer. That’s honestly pathetic.”
In the comments, a user writes: “The ‘cursed chest’ [in dungeons], which spawns tougher enemies with each wave, is more fun than this.” One user comments: “I really like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is very boring and a very poor attempt to make the game more interesting.”
The community of Diablo 4 seems to be as divided as with many contents. It remains to be seen how the mood regarding the Gauntlet will evolve in the coming weeks. The challenges end every week on Tuesday before the next trial starts in a new dungeon.
To that, ‘yxalitis’ responds: “That’s exactly what it always should be.”
‘I like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is boring’
This is what the other side says: In another post on Reddit, the user ‘BeautifulIcy7636’ writes on March 6 that the Gauntlet is ‘pure trash’. They spent 9 hours on the trial and made it into the Top 50 with their Barbarian.
In their opinion, the Gauntlet is a weekly rotating nightmare dungeon of a dungeon that they have already done hundreds of times, “with the worst mob density, elite packs, and boss layout” they have ever seen in a game.
They are also bothered that the loot is not worthwhile, and the leaderboards were “moved 3 times, just so it would be nightmare dungeons with a timer. That’s honestly pathetic.”
In the comments, a user writes: “The ‘cursed chest’ [in dungeons], which spawns tougher enemies with each wave, is more fun than this.” One user comments: “I really like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is very boring and a very poor attempt to make the game more interesting.”
The community of Diablo 4 seems to be as divided as with many contents. It remains to be seen how the mood regarding the Gauntlet will evolve in the coming weeks. The challenges end every week on Tuesday before the next trial starts in a new dungeon.
The equipment helps, of course, but the top players all have similar gear, so strategy and tactics are what differentiate similarly equipped players.
You can also challenge yourself: how many points can you achieve, even if you never reach the top? That’s what it is, it’s all it ever should be.
Yes, only a few players will ever reach the top, but show me a leaderboard for any game where that wasn’t the case. People who play significantly more than others will naturally reach higher scores. […]
I like it, it serves its purpose.It was never meant to be for farming gear, so it doesn’t feel mandatory.If there were a significant reward, people would complain that the system is only for ‘no-lifers’.
A user comments on the post saying that people apparently do not “just accept the Gauntlet for what it is: a competitive ranking.” In a comment, someone writes: “The only problem with the Gauntlet is that it is not an endgame system that people are desperately waiting for. It’s just […] a [nuanced] ranking, and nothing more.”
To that, ‘yxalitis’ responds: “That’s exactly what it always should be.”
‘I like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is boring’
This is what the other side says: In another post on Reddit, the user ‘BeautifulIcy7636’ writes on March 6 that the Gauntlet is ‘pure trash’. They spent 9 hours on the trial and made it into the Top 50 with their Barbarian.
In their opinion, the Gauntlet is a weekly rotating nightmare dungeon of a dungeon that they have already done hundreds of times, “with the worst mob density, elite packs, and boss layout” they have ever seen in a game.
They are also bothered that the loot is not worthwhile, and the leaderboards were “moved 3 times, just so it would be nightmare dungeons with a timer. That’s honestly pathetic.”
In the comments, a user writes: “The ‘cursed chest’ [in dungeons], which spawns tougher enemies with each wave, is more fun than this.” One user comments: “I really like Diablo 4, but this Gauntlet is very boring and a very poor attempt to make the game more interesting.”
The community of Diablo 4 seems to be as divided as with many contents. It remains to be seen how the mood regarding the Gauntlet will evolve in the coming weeks. The challenges end every week on Tuesday before the next trial starts in a new dungeon.
In the Edeltalk podcast by Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (27) and Dominik “Reeze” (28) Reezmann, the two often share stories from their lives. The latest episode was particularly interesting for Papaplatte’s viewers: He confessed how he lost €50,000 in one night.
Update: We updated the article on 07.03. at 16:45 and adjusted the headline.
How did the loss occur? The streamer shared in his podcast that he had invested in cryptocurrencies for quite some time. Over several months, he managed to earn daily profits of €1,000-2,000 through so-called leveraged products.
He admitted that he didn’t really understand much of what he was doing and was driven by his profits. In hindsight, he realizes it was pure gambling, although he didn’t understand that at the time. Trading financial products is complex, and what Papaplatte did was, as he himself said, sheer gambling.
The two also discussed in the podcast that one feels as if they know what they are doing when profiting, but later it turns out it was just luck.
The profits Papaplatte accumulated over months, he reinvested repeatedly. By the end, he had a portfolio of about €80,000 in various cryptocurrencies. But as high as the profits were, trading with leveraged products is equally risky.
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How did he ultimately lose the money? Papaplatte lost the money because he was betting on so-called leveraged products. These are extremely risky and work like this:
You essentially borrow money from the platform provider on which you trade to increase your own profits. Instead of earning €1, you might earn €10. Conversely, you can also lose €10 instead of €1 if the price drops, and that’s exactly what happened to the streamer.
One evening, Papaplatte invested as usual in his leveraged product betting on the rise of Iota, a hyped cryptocurrency at the time, but the opposite happened. While he had fallen asleep with his phone in hand, the Iota bubble began to burst and according to Papaplatte, the price fell overnight from about $4 to $1.20.
That was so much that his budget of €50,000, which he had on the platform, could no longer cover further debts to the platform, and the position was thus liquidated. He lost everything.
How did Papaplatte feel after the loss? Papaplatte initially couldn’t believe his eyes. A look at the currency’s price probably disoriented him even more, as the price had already recovered to over $3. But because his leveraged product had already been liquidated, he lost all his money, not just the difference in prices.
On that day, he began to reflect more on the entire situation. “Fuck, what have I done” he is said to have thought. But instead of learning from his lesson, he made the mistake that many investors do. He let his emotions guide him and tried to get the money back.
You can watch the entire podcast episode here.
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How did he plan to achieve that? He raised the risk to regain the lost money. With the same strategy as before, but with higher risk, he tried to get the money back. Just at that moment, however, the entire crypto bubble began to burst, and he subsequently lost the other €30,000 he had left.
Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 share their stories on Reddit of numerous begun but never finished save files. The reasons for this vary – and are not understood by all in the community.
The “Lower City”, or the Lower City of the namesake Baldur’s Gate, is notoriously only reached late in the game, specifically in Act 3. Before that happens, some players decide to set aside the character they have spent many hours using.
The image by ozangeo receives much support: “That’s me. That’s what I do. But I finish my playthroughs. Maybe…”, writes sand_snake, resonating with many others.
Because many players start anew, the time spent before finally seeing the credits also increases. Stargazerslight summarizes: “I have 500 hours in the game and have just finished my first main playthrough.”
StarmieLover966 already aborted in the middle of Act 2 and explains: “In the middle of Act 2, it’s very normal for me that frustration sets in because my build isn’t working the way I want it to.”
Or the decisions made don’t fit retrospectively. Similarly, some players miss certain aspects of Act 1 and 2 and don’t want to just continue.
ColumnK says: “I abandoned a save when I realized I couldn’t complete the romance with Karlach. One because I missed Ethel in Act 1, and one because I read too much on this subreddit and wanted to try those things in Act 1. I can’t count how many save files I abandoned in Act 1 or 2.”
Are there other opinions in the community? Yes, there are. Some players interpret the abandoned save files at the beginning of Act 3 as a distaste for this final part of the game.
The user elsonwarcraft wonders: “Why is everyone avoiding Act 3 like it’s the plague? I don’t find it that bad.”
In response, the user the0rly_factor argues that Act 3 offers some great areas and battles, but feels long and at this point, the player has already brought their character to level 12, the maximum level. There is hardly any more room for character development.
From March 1 to 3, 2024, the Athletics Indoor World Championships took place in Glasgow (Scotland). In the 60-meter hurdles, there was an athlete who stood out due to a very specific gesture. Many anime fans may find this pose familiar from One Piece.
What kind of pose was seen? The athlete Lorenzo Ndele Simonelli is a big fan of One Piece. His Instagram name is even monkey_d_lollo. He competed in the 60-meter hurdles at this year’s World Championships. In this discipline, he was so fast that he even won the silver medal.
To celebrate his victory properly, he struck his best winner’s pose: He squatted with legs spread, placed a fist on the ground, and put on a straw hat. Does that sound familiar?
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This pose is characteristic of Monkey D. Luffy when he transforms into his Gear 2 form. He strikes the ground with his fist and pumps himself up. This makes Luffy even stronger and enables him to take on more powerful opponents.
Meanwhile, Luffy has reached Gear 5, which is also seen on Egghead Island:
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What other pose was seen? But that’s not all: Simonelli not only mimicked Luffy’s Gear 2 but also his latest transformation. In another picture, he jumps just like Luffy did in his very first Gear 5 transformation.
On his Instagram account, there is a picture of him jumping with his straw hat and his home country’s national flag. He writes the following text:
IN POSSESSION OF A BODY THAT HAS THE PROPERTIES OF RUBBER… HE FIGHTS AS HE PLEASES AND BRINGS A SMILE TO EVERYONE HE HITS. THE LIBERATION WARRIOR, ALSO KNOWN AS… NIKA, THE SUN GOD.
A WAKING WOULD BRING MORE STRENGTH AND FREEDOM TO HIS RUBBER BODY. IT IS SAID THAT THERE IS NO MORE RIDICULOUS POWER IN THE WHOLE WORLD…!
I hope I made a few of you smile as Nika, hihihihihi….
Even in the interview after his victory, Simonelli remained true to his idol. He said he was Monkey D. Luffy and would become the Pirate King. He also referred to his straw hat and revealed that Luffy’s Gear 5 form helped him reach the podium.
There are other athletes who are big fans of One Piece. The German footballer Julian Brandt also caught attention with a pose when he scored a winning goal. However, he didn’t mimic Monkey D. Luffy but rather his competitor Trafalgar Law.
Pro player Luka “Perkz” Perković is regarded as the most successful European player in League of Legends. He has an impressive career behind him. From 2015 to 2020, he was the face of G2 Esports and dominated the LEC. After Cloud9 and Team Vitality, he joined Team Heretics in 2023. However, after a poor start from Team Heretics, he has now been dropped from the main roster.
What makes Perkz so successful?
Perkz was practically the face of G2 Esports and shaped the team’s golden era in the LEC
The Croatian won an impressive 8 times the LEC during his time at G2 and was selected to the All-Pro team 4 times
Perkz was considered the brain of the team, standing out not only for his gameplay skills but also for his shotcalling and dedication to the team’s success
He wanted to win the world championship for himself and was so ambitious that he was willing to change his position in the game. Perkz switched from the midlane to the botlane, to make room for the talented player Caps
In 2019, he was close to winning Worlds but fell short in the finals
Together with Jankos and Wunder, the former G2 trio joined the Spanish team Heretics in 2023
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What was the plan? With the experienced G2 trio Wunder, Jankos, and Perkz, Team Heretics hoped for more success. However, the new year 2024 did not start as expected in the LEC. The team ended the winter season with a record of 4:5 and was excluded from the playoffs.
What happens next? After the disappointing winter split season, they are facing significant changes in their roster for the LEC Spring split, which begins on March 9.
Team Heretics co-founder Arnau Vidal and LoL general manager Alvar Araneae confirmed in a video on X that Luka “Perkz” Perković has been dropped from the LEC main roster. Instead, the up-and-coming rookie Zwyroo from the academy team will take over the midlane for him.
Previously, the team had trained in Berlin with Perkz on the roster for the upcoming Spring Split and had also played the scrims. Artur Zwyroo Trojan has been playing in the academy league for a longer time and will now play for the first time in the main roster for Team Heretics in the LEC. Also, the supporter Norman Kaiser Kaiser will be replaced by Adrian Trymbi Trybus, the former supporter of Fnatic.
Why was this decision made? One of the problems has been the lack of leadership and communication, especially after the early game. They hope that the new supporter Trymbi will improve in these aspects. The goal is to ensure that the spring split will be more successful for the team.
When they started the scrims for the spring split, however, they noticed that the problems were still there and got worse, which is why they replaced Perkz with Zwyroo. Although both Kaiser and Perkz are said to be talented players and they appreciate their work, they believe that the two new players will provide a better dynamics and synergy in the team.
It was stated:
[…] After analyzing the scrims and the team dynamics, we found that the team dynamics had not improved and that the team was still struggling with many of the issues we had already identified during the first split. Therefore, we were firmly convinced that changes were necessary. […]
What else is behind this? According to Sheep Esports, there is another reason for the swap of Perkz. The decision was made after a dispute between Perkz and the manager of Team Heretics.
Jankos speaks out, disagrees with the statements in the video
The jungler Jankos from Team Heretics spoke about the statement in his Twitch stream and said the following:
I don’t know how much I can say about this, because they can kick me from the team whenever they want. But I simply disagree with this statement. I mean, I’m sorry, but I just don’t agree. And if I get kicked for it, then that’s fine.
Jankos on Twitch
Here, Jankos refers to the part in the statement where it was said that the team had not improved and was still struggling with the same issues.
Of course, the same problems will still be there when starting with the scrims, which are meant to solve the problems. […] I don’t believe that the team has not improved. I don’t agree with that statement. I think the team has significantly improved in the last 2 weeks or since we started scrims. […] I can’t go into details. But I think the team has improved, even with Luka in the team. […] We are working to solve the problems.
In Pokémon GO, new catching screens are being tested. However, the change seems to bring problems.
What kind of change is this? In Pokémon GO, when you want to catch a Pokémon, you enter the catching screen. Here you see the Pokémon you can catch against a background image. If you take a PokéBall in your hand, a catching circle appears around the Pokémon, showing you where to hit the Pokémon with the ball to catch it.
In exactly this catching screen, new background images are currently being tested for a portion of players. Niantic typically tests new features with a certain group of players before activating the feature globally.
Already in January, the first players reported on the test, which now seems to have been expanded. However, some players are reporting problems with the new backgrounds on Reddit.
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What kind of problems are there? On Reddit, it is reported that there are background images in which the Pokémon are perceived as Shiny, although they are not. A trainer writes in his post, where he also added corresponding images: Sunset backgrounds look pretty cool. For a moment, I thought I had found a Shiny.
He also writes: Even without vision impairment, some Pokémon look like their Shiny forms. Someone posted a Pikachu in our local Discord that looked just like a Shiny.
Another trainer notes that the performance of the game may also suffer from the change. He writes: If you have an old phone, the performance drop is enormous.
Another problem reported on Reddit regarding the change is the catching circles. These are currently partially behind the background images, as can be seen in another Reddit post.
Niantic will have to work on the new background images before they can be rolled out globally. It remains to be seen when and in what form exactly the new background images will be active for everyone.
What do you think of the new background images in the catching screen? Are you one of the handful of players who see this change in the game? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. You can also find an overview of the events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO with us.
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Destiny 2 still has a major update planned before the release of The Final Shape, and while many fans are currently engaged in the Guardian Games, some already know which weapons could make a return. We will show you the community’s speculations.
What major update can players expect? Bungie is currently preparing the release of the final major DLC for Destiny 2. The Final Shape is intended to conclude the saga of Light and Darkness, which has been told for a decade. However, before the release, players will receive a free update called “Into the Light”.
Not much is known about the update, only that longtime and new players alike will be prepared for the upcoming DLC with “Into the Light”.
Players have now rummaged through the data of Destiny 2 and accidentally discovered weapons that could make a return. Two of them are considered community favorites.
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What was found? Guardians like to browse through new seasons on the site todayindestiny.com. There they can view items in the Eververse calendar that are recorded in the data for the respective season, so they can be sold for Glimmer or Silver throughout the season.
However, Reddit user Voldernnn stumbled upon an interesting detail, as Bungie has included many older ornaments of old weapons in the rotation to be offered for Glimmer.
Two of these weapons are still considered fan favorites, but they are currently languishing in the Vault of Architects – The Recluse and Hammerhead.
The red markings show you the ornaments in the rotation (Source: todayindestiny.com)
Both weapons were found in almost every build a few years back and were the top choice for taking out many enemies in one sweep. However, they have both been pushed into the Vault, forcing players to choose other toys for their missions.
That Bungie is now bringing back three ornaments for these two iconic weapons and plans to offer them for Glimmer, even though they remain in the Vault, is no coincidence.
Players therefore suspect that Bungie will most likely bring these two weapons back with the upcoming “Into the Light” update, and that with new perks.
However, the Hammerhead is an item from the previous DLC “The Black Armory”. The machine gun could be crafted in the Volundr Forge on the EDZ, but that is no longer active since the Sunsetting.
So it may be that Bungie temporarily brings back old and iconic content, including the forges, before the upcoming DLC, allowing players to explore the best sides of the loot shooter once more just before the grand finale.
What do you think of the discovery? Are you excited and would you like to craft a new Hammerhead? Or do you prefer pulling out your version from the Vault? Let us know in the comments!
After the update of Helldivers 2, the game’s community is divided. While some welcome the update, others are really angry because their weapons are now worse.
Why are the players angry? The new patch of Helldivers 2 brought, in addition to new weather events, mainly balance changes for the players. The most used and strongest weapons of the community were nerfed.
Instead of choosing other weapons, players are venting their frustration online and receiving backlash from other players.
Emotions are running high, and there are also messages from the developers of Arrowhead regarding the situation.
Here you can watch the trailer for Helldivers 2, where the mechs were also announced.
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“If a game is no longer fun, it goes away”
What do the players say about the patch? In the MeinMMO comments under our article with the patch notes, some readers vented their emotions.
Absolutely terrible patch, the game is broken, there is no way to counter the Sturmer. The Acid Titan is practically unkillable except with lucky bomber strikes, the only weapon that was fun in the late game, also gave a chance solo, has been nerfed to death. Democracy can just forget me right now. Yesterday it was no fun with the buddies. And if a game is no longer fun, it goes away.
That newly armored enemies are a problem after the patch is being discussed a lot. Azaras responds to Scorpion under the post like this: “Well, there are alternatives; spear, rocket launcher, autocannon, flamethrower, or just play the railgun in unsafe mode, that way it is still much more efficient than other weapons, but not as overpowered as before”
Overall, the community is mainly upset about the nerfs because it seems as if all weapons are now weak, rather than all weapons being at the level of the SG-225 Breaker or the RS-422 Railgun before the patch.
The “FLAM-40 Flamethrower” flamethrower is one of the winners of the update.
What do the developers say? There are two messages from the developers. Even before the patch was released, there was a message from game designer Alex K. stating that all weapons should feel equally strong.
Players should choose the weapons they enjoy the most. The weapons were nerfed because they were too good, without having a negative component.
Furthermore, one should not compare the weapons to how good they were before, but how good they are now compared to others. However, the criticism that can be read online mostly states that now all weapons feel weak.
What is the second message? The developers also spoke up shortly after the patch regarding the situation. The Head of Product Testing, Patrik Lasota, published a blog post on the Arrowhead studio’s website with a lengthy contribution on each balance change, why they did it, and how the game should feel.
The most interesting thing is probably that the main weapons are not meant to hold off large hordes of enemies. For that, special equipment like airstrikes or turrets should be used.
The performance of graphics cards or processors is measured in TeraFlops (Tflops). But what does TeraFlops even mean, and what do they bring me as a gamer? Does my new graphics card need to have many TeraFlops, or are other factors more important for good performance? MeinMMO explains it to you.
Hardware manufacturers often compare their devices among themselves. In this comparison, TeraFlops play a significant role. These TeraFlops regularly spark large discussions among users. For example, fans had fiercely argued about whether an Xbox Series X with more Tflops is faster than a PS5.
But what do these often huge numbers say about a gaming console or a desktop PC? And are these numbers actually suitable for comparison in gaming?
MeinMMO explains what lies behind TeraFlops and what they mean for gamers.
The article was first published in November 2021. On March 7, 2024, we updated the article, supplemented it with new graphics cards, and added a few links.
Last updates: 03.07.2024, 11.16.2021
What are FLOPs actually?
A FLOP is an acronym that stands for “Floating Point Operations Per Second.” This term is often used in the context of graphics cards and processors.
A FLOP describes how many floating-point calculations (additions and subtractions) the device can perform per second. “Tera” is a computing prefix, so we are dealing with TeraFLOPs in a range of 10 raised to the power of 12, which is a huge number: about one trillion Flops.
What do these numbers mean? Simply put: The larger the number, the more powerful the computer or console because the system can perform more calculations per second. But that is initially just a theoretical value.
How are FLOPs calculated? The number of FLOPs describes the performance of the entire architecture, which consists of:
The main processor or graphics chip, which is usually located on the socket of the motherboard or otherwise mounted.
The bus or Back Panel Unit Sockets, on which, for example, the main memory sits, which also influences the computational speed
The compiler, which is responsible for ensuring that the data is computed and processed. The compiler converts the source code into executable code, which the main processor can then use.
GPUs operate a bit differently than CPUs. Typically, the theoretical computing power of GPUs is expressed in single precision (FP32).
TeraFlops of PS5, Xbox, and graphics cards in comparison
Does a high number of FLOPs mean a lot of performance? The number of FLOPs describes only the number of computational steps on paper that the CPU or GPU could theoretically achieve per second.
Usually, this is based on a best-case scenario estimation. In practice, the theoretical values are rarely reached. Because in reality, it also depends on where your computer is located, how good the cooling is, and what else you have built in.
The following things are not considered by FLOPs: Additionally, not all factors are taken into account, and other components also play a role
The video memory of the graphics card or the processor cache is not represented by the FLOPs. 8 to 12 GB of video memory is now a must if you really want to do gaming.
The overall architecture of the hardware also plays a role. Depending on how efficient this architecture is, the more performance you ultimately get.
Features like upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR are also not taken into account in the calculation of FLOPs. In practice, however, these technologies provide a significant performance boost.
Basically, it all depends on the overall configuration and the game: Your system may theoretically have fewer TFLOPs than your best friend’s computer, yet your system still performs better because your system is better cooled, or your graphics card supports features like DLSS or FSR.
If you are interested in your system’s performance, we would give you another tip. Because with FLOPs, you can initially only capture your theoretical performance on paper.
Alternative for TeraFlops: Focus on FPS for performance
TeraFlops refer to a theoretical performance that a graphics card, processor, or computer can achieve.
In everyday life, this performance is hardly achieved. It’s a bit like driving a vehicle with 450 horsepower in the city, where you can’t actually use that power.
What you should pay attention to: In gaming, it’s not about how many TeraFlops your graphics card or processor ultimately achieves. Much more important is how many FPS you end up getting in the game. The more FPS you have in the game, the smoother the gameplay appears to the human eye.
For actual performance, you should rather use benchmark software that shows you how much performance is in your system.
