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Kazuhisa Hashimoto developed the code because the game itself was too difficult for him. The code was initially only intended for the developers and testers, was before the release of "Gradius" but not removed. The code was eventually integrated into other Konami video games. In the game "Contra" users got 30 lives, for example.
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At the beginning of October, Michael Wendler railed against the corona policy and began sharing statements from conspiracy believers on Telegram. Now he wants to leave the messenger service again and leaves one last message.
Michael Wendler has discontinued his Telegram page. The pop singer announced this Thursday night to the 100,000 or so members who followed him on Telegram. Users can still join the group, but Wendler has not published any new messages so far.
In the message, Wendler thanks in capital letters and lots of exclamation marks "FOR EVERYONE WHO STANDED BY ME !!!". The singer writes that he said "what was important" and did "what i could". He urges his followers "To improve the world and not to rely on others to do this work for you".
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On Telegram since the beginning of October
Michael Wendler has been publicly on Telegram since the beginning of October. At that time, he announced his resignation as a DSDS juror on Instagram and spoke out against the corona measures. On his new Telegram channel, he distributed, among other things, conspiracy content on Corona, but also trump-friendly articles. Messenger has been disreputable as a platform for conspiracy supporters for some time. Read here how Wendler became a corona denier.
According to Wendler’s statements, his advertising partners turned away from him – not good news for the indebted singer. But his wife Laura Müller also lost advertising partners through her husband’s actions, which particularly angered Wendler. Here you can read more about it.
Sorry to RTL
On Monday night, Wendler apologized to RTL and posted himself on Instagram as "Corona realist" and "Pandemic Measures Skeptics" designated. However, the singer received criticism and RTL did not accept his apology. Here you can read more about it.
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In one of his last posts on Telegram, Wendler seemed upset. Again in capital letters and with many punctuation marks he wrote, among other things, that his opinion gave him "tasted everything" have. It brought him "a clear conscience and a liberated heart".
Sources used: Watson.de: "Michael Wendler announces the end of the Telegram channel"Michael Wendler’s Telegram channel
Youtube has a new video king: the baby shark. After more than three years, a music video from South Korea has again managed to set the record for the most video views of all time.
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It’s been a good eight years since the South Korean singer and rapper Psy did it with his music video "Gangnam style" brought to world fame. In autumn 2012 it topped the charts in Germany, Australia, France and many other countries and on November 24, 2012, his video was the very first to break the one billion view mark.
In the meantime, Psy has collected over 3.8 billion clicks, but does not even make it into the five most successful clips on the platform. Since the summer of 2017, the summer hit has been held instead "Despacito" at the top and has not yet been caught.
Summer hit replaced as record holder after more than three years
But even if the song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee has meanwhile also exceeded the limit of seven billion views, it could still mark the rise of the "Baby Shark Dance" don’t stop. The excited children’s video from South Korea currently has 7.062 billion views – a good twenty million more than "Despacito".
The song itself is supposed to be old nursery rhyme folklore, although there is definitely a German YouTube model for the video: Alexandra Müller played a variant of the shark dance here as early as 2007 and landed a surprise hit on the still young video platform.the thesis in an argumentative essay __________.
Apparently, the Korean version of the song has already had a scandal: While the popular English text version of the song only lists the individual members of the shark family, the Korean version still has an attribution that is Mama-Hai "pretty", Be papa-shark "strong"’Be granny-shark "dear" and be grandpa shark "cool". A dispute arose in the Korean media because the text reinforced sexist prejudice.
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Here, however, the English text variant of the children’s song is kept completely neutral – and in contrast to the text of "Despacito" – also absolutely suitable for minors.
Sources used: heise.de: New YouTube record: Children’s song "Baby Shark Dance" overtakes DespacitoEvening Standard: Baby Shark song on YouTube: What is the dance? And where did it come from?
Probably the most famous skateboard game series "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater" comes back: The first two games are now available as an all-round successful, expanded new edition – soundtrack included.
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"Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater" around the turn of the millennium captivated countless skateboard and game fans in front of the console or PC. Easy-to-learn controls, lots of action, contemporary style and a legendary soundtrack made the game series a long-term hit, with numerous sequels and offshoots.
For many fans, the first two games in a row are still the best. Rune Glifberg, Chad Muska and namesake Tony Hawk rolled and rumbled through pixelated warehouses, skateparks, stadiums and whatever else you can imagine. In addition, a first-class selected soundtrack boomed with many punk and rock hits.
And it is precisely these classics that now come under the name "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2" back – and are actually still as good as they were before. Or even better?
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The highlights of the originals – the varied levels, the music, the good controls – are fortunately all preserved. The gameplay hasn’t changed either: players only have a few minutes to collect as many points as possible and complete as many tasks as possible in the large levels full of obstacles and secrets. However, the selection of tricks has been expanded: Reverts or wallplants are possible in the new edition, even if they actually only came into play in the third part.
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After each course there is a calculation: every successful skate stunt earns the players money. This can be used, for example, to unlock new boards or chic clothes for your favorite skater. Incidentally, there are no annoying microtransactions. Nothing can be bought for real money, everything is accessible within the game. There are also countless challenges that need to be achieved for the individual courses and skaters.
The multiplayer mode is new, which was not available in the original versions of both games. The possibility of building courses yourself, which can then be shared with other players anywhere online, is particularly appealing. Ideally, there is such a never-ending choice of skate courses.
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New and old stars
In addition, the new versions have contemporary graphics and many new, loving details – and in addition to the old heroes, current skate stars, who probably grew up with the games themselves.
This means that the new edition will also be of interest to younger people who have no previous experience with "Tony Hawk" have – and not just for nostalgic people who can chant every song on the soundtrack.
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"Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2" has been released for PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One, has an age rating of six and over and costs around 45 euros. For products that are sold on this site, t-online.de receives a commission from the dealer. There are no additional costs for you as the buyer.
Sources used: dpa news agency, own research
The former head of the legendary game company Blizzard Mike Morhaime founded a new studio. Why this is big – and maybe good – news.
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With titles like "Diablo ii", "StarCraft" and "World of Warcraft" Blizzard played its way into the heart of the gaming community. Now the former boss is founding a new company: Under the company name Dreamhaven, the successful game developer Mike Morhaime wants to work on new projects together with other former companions.
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The corporate concept provides for two teams: one is called "Moonshot Games" and should probably take care of the development of more complex blockbuster titles. The second team named "Secret Door" is responsible for the quick implementation and testing of ideas. One focus should be on multiplayer games. That was a Blizzard specialty too. Concrete projects are not yet known.
Fans celebrate re-establishment
Still, the news upset the gaming world. This is mainly due to the team behind Dreamhaven, in which some very well-known developers and designers will work. Fans are already celebrating the start-up as "Blizzard 2.0". There is hope that Dreamhaven will bring a breath of fresh air to the industry again. Most recently, the news that the well-known game studio Bethesda had been swallowed up by Microsoft caused a stir.
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Blizzard is part of the games publisher Activision. Blizzard’s parent company Vivendi Games merged with Activision in July 2008 to become Activision Blizzard. According to media reports, after the merger there was an increasing rift between game developers and top management. From the point of view of some fans, the quality of the games suffered from the strong profit orientation.
Sources used: golem.de: "Ex-Blizzard boss founds new development studio"
A diner restaurant for gamers has opened in Cologne’s nightlife mile Friesenstrasse. Gamblers or board game lovers meet here to eat, gamble and chat. ESports competitions are also broadcast here.
In Cologne, a diner restaurant has opened for gamers in the popular Friesenstrasse nightlife district. "We are passionate about gaming ourselves. While studying in Tübingen, at a meeting in my shared apartment at the time, the idea came up to bring food and gaming together in one location", recalls Myriam Repple (27), co-founder of "DVision eSports Diner".
Together with Jan-Christoph Steinmann (34), she spent around a year looking for a suitable room for her restaurant idea. They finally struck gold at Friesenstrasse 33.
"On the one hand, the concept is laid out like a classic sports bar – only that we don’t have soccer, but live esports", explains Repple. In addition, what is special is the possibility of gaming on the console or PC or taking part in eSports competitions. "But board players are also welcome here. Anyone can play at any table that is free", so the "DVision"-Founder continues.
Consoles and board games
Dean (19) comes in once or twice a week "DVision" past. Today he has a buddy with him. "I think it’s great that there are so many PCs here that you don’t have to queue like anywhere else"he says. The two wanted to go to a team console tournament for today "Great Smash Brothers" register, which takes place in the evening. But unfortunately they are too late, there is no more space for them in the teams.
A console corner: In the gamer restaurant in Cologne, guests can also play on consoles. (Source: Dierk Himstedt)