In Helldivers 2, a player known as .atasu is helping others by responding to SOS calls, offering higher level gear, and teaching game mechanics through rock, paper, scissors emotes. This player's altruistic actions resemble Elden Ring's Let Me Solo Her, and they've become a trusted companion in the game, despite occasional mishaps. Their efforts highlight the positive impact of player interaction and cooperative play in the gaming community.
In Helldivers 2, a single developer named Joel serves as the "Game Master," controlling large-scale aspects of the solar system-wide war against bugs and bots, and directly influencing the player population. Joel can adjust difficulty levels, reinforce planets, and provide temporary equipment to the community. Players have jokingly blamed him for recent losses, and are curious about his next moves in the ongoing conflict.
A Pokemon Go player shared a story on Reddit about an "old lady" who threatened their younger sibling after they took over a Gym in the game. The player is considering reporting the incident, as they are concerned about adults approaching kids/teens to threaten them while playing. Some commenters suggested reporting, while others advised avoiding the area.
Baldur's Gate 3 players have created a functional bowling minigame within the game's engine, showcasing the creativity and freedom the game offers. Using barrels and goblins instead of traditional bowling pins and balls, players can try their luck at breaking as many barrels as possible. However, the Fire Bolt cantrip allows players to cheat and achieve a perfect strike.