In the new video by Maximilian HandofBlood Knabe, there is an unusual crossover with the Twitch streamer Papaplatte, where the two parody the show Frauentausch together with other streamers.
What is the video about? In the new video by HandofBlood on YouTube, it is basically a parody of Frauentausch. HandOfBlood appears in his role as High-Elo consultant Sparkassen Hänno, as his LoL protégés Broeki and Kevin Westphal seem to be fighting and therefore swap with 2 other gamers, in this case Papaplatte and Filow.
This is done in a funny way by implementing almost every cliché from the show Frauentausch: There is a gamer couple living in rather poor conditions, and there are those living in an RGB fever dream and playing League of Legends together. Otherwise, almost every Frauentausch meme that exists is incorporated. There are rule changes and also other skilled performances.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
How did the crossover come about? In HandOfBlood’s videoThat’s Enough, he noted that he wishes to interact more with other creators in the future, as he switched from YouTube to Twitch. It seems that he has implemented this very quickly, as evident from his latest main channel video.
In the past, we have seen some interactions between HandOfBlood and Papaplatte, especially in the area of League of Legends. Therefore, it is logical that Papaplatte is featured in this crossover for the video Gamertausch.
This is how the community reacts to the video: The comments under the video seem to be overwhelmingly positive, and some fans express surprise at this crossover. Some users write under the video:
@German4Media writes: Bigger crossover than Endgame
@ogglwiieh comments: Your writing, the montages and cuts, everything is just divine
@PalluxShorts notes: The collab we wanted, but didn’t deserve, a MASTERPIECE<3
The streamer HandOfBlood is not only known for his role as Sparkassen-Hänno but especially for his role as President Knabe. What makes this role so good can be read here:
The Anime of One Piece is currently at Episode 1093. In the latest episode, a fierce battle ignites between a fan-favorite and a powerful pirate. The viewers are especially pleased with the high quality of the animations.
Warning, Spoiler! In the following article, we explain which two pirates face each other and how the fight unfolds. We will also tell you in the paragraph before the video who wins the battle.
Which two pirates are facing each other? Trafalgar Law has set out from Wano Country with his Heart Pirates crew. The captain of the crew has eaten the Surgery Fruit, which allows him to control space. He is one of the most popular characters from One Piece.
On the other side stands the pirate crew led by Blackbeard. He has several Devil Fruit users on his side, against whom Law and his crew must hold their ground. These include:
Blackbeard himself (Quake and Darkness Fruit)
Doc Q (Disease Fruit)
Wan Oger (Warp Fruit)
Jesus Burgess (Strength Fruit)
Kuzan (Ice Fruit)
Stronger (Horse Fruit, model: Pegasus)
There are other members in Blackbeard’s crew who will likely be seen in the second part of the fight. Because the winner of the battle has not yet been determined. Thanks to the manga, however, we know which of the two pirates prevails.
Who wins the fight? In the end, Blackbeard can decide the duel in his favor. We see in manga chapter 1081 the destroyed submarine of the Heart Pirates and Law, lying defeated on the ground. His crewmate Beppo saves him from death, but it has not been clarified to this day whether Law succumbed to his injuries after the fight.
In the current Egghead Island Arc, there is a new opening that invites sing-alongs:
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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released
Fans celebrate new One Piece episode for animations
What is special about the episode? On social media, the episode is well received by many fans. On the rating platform IMDb, the episode currently has a rating of 9.6 / 10 stars, with only 4 episodes ever reaching a rating of 9.7 stars.
The reason for this is the incredible quality of the animations. Blackbeard has stolen the Quake Fruit from Whitebeard and knows how to use it now. He makes the earth shake and puts Law and his crew in quite a tough spot.
On X, one of the animators shares a clip showing the extent of the catastrophe:
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Law’s attacks are also fabulously staged. Through his Devil Fruit, he can create a dome in which he can control space. For example, he manages to split the Pegasus Stronger in half.
Under the official post by Toei Animation, fans have offered many praising words for the episode. The episode is said to be wonderfully animated. Fans are also celebrating many of the attacks that Law uses throughout the battle.
Where can I watch the episode? In Germany, the latest episodes of One Piece are available in Japanese audio with German subtitles on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
A fancy, new mount is waiting for players of World of Warcraft. What do you need to do for that? Log in to Hearthstone at the right moment.
As World of Warcraft approaches its 20th birthday, another Blizzard title is also celebrating an anniversary: Hearthstone. The digital card game has now been around for 10 years, and that is an occasion to promote the game a bit more – even in other Blizzard titles.
Players of World of Warcraft should be particularly happy, as they not only get a fancy mount but also the chance for many other rewards.
When does the event take place? The crossover event between Hearthstone and World of Warcraft starts on March 11, 2024. When you log in to WoW and Hearthstone at that time, you can earn your first rewards.
You have a week to claim most of the rewards, until March 18, 2024.
What rewards are there? The most impressive reward is a new mount, the “Fiery Pegasus”. You will receive this new flying mount when you log in to Hearthstone at least once starting March 11. You don’t need to complete matches – just starting the game is enough. After that, you can start WoW and should find the new mount in your collection.
You will soon be able to claim the new mount in WoW – you just need to log in to Hearthstone once.
You can claim the “Fiery Pegasus” by May 14, 2024 – after that, this promotion will end.
From March 11 to March 18, there will be other rewards that you can earn directly in WoW. Visit the major capitals and watch “Hearthstone matches” – if you stay there for a while, battles will break out where you will have to fight particularly famous minions. Then more rewards await.
The colleagues from wowhead have already mined these rewards through data mining. There is a stylish tabard and belt in Hearthstone style, as well as new toys and a cool adventure hat like the one Reno Jackson wears. The mouse “Sarge” as a pet and another mount – a flying Hearthstone disc – will round off the event.
What’s happening in Hearthstone? Of course, there are also some rewards to earn in Hearthstone. There is a series of special “birthday cards” that can be unlocked during the event – some of these cards will be revealed later.
Additionally, Hearthstone is reliving its entire past in fast forward. During the month of March, all expansions will be “re-released” in the Standard mode. That means that on March 1, only cards from the “Legacy pool” can be used. Starting March 2, the cards from the expansion “Curse of Naxxramas” will be added, and on March 3, “Goblins & Gnomes” – until all cards have been unlocked.
This will lead to a few exciting and simultaneously chaotic days, where there will be a new meta with creative (and overpowered) decks almost every day.
Will you check out the game for Hearthstone’s 10th birthday? Or will you just log in briefly to snag the mount for World of Warcraft?
Skull and Bones will be released soon, but not everyone is convinced to buy it. That’s why we show you 5 things about the pirate game that you should know before purchasing.
What is Skull and Bones? Skull and Bones is an “Open World” pirate game where you assemble your own crew, use a ship, and cause trouble on the ocean. Many fans could hardly wait for the game, but many delays and announcements raised doubts.
So that you don’t hastily whip out your credit card, we have listed the most important things you should know before buying Skull and Bones.
Do you want to see some gameplay of the game? Then we have just the right video for you:
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Skull & Bones shows 7 minutes of gameplay – Looting and leveling on the high seas
1. The genre of the game
What kind of game is this? Skull and Bones is an action-adventure game with open-world elements set in a pirate environment. You take on the role of a captain and try to make a name for yourself in the world of privateers. You assemble a crew, build a ship, and complete tasks. There is no story, but there are events, quests, and plenty of opportunities to customize your ship to your liking.
2. All prices of Skull and Bones
How much does Skull and Bones cost? Depending on which platform you choose, the prices for a copy of the game vary. Here are the prices you should keep an eye on:
PC, Epic Games or Ubisoft Store
Standard Edition: 59.99 €
Premium Edition: 89.99 €
Xbox, PlayStation
Standard Edition: 79.99 €
Premium Edition: 109.99 €
3. Activities in Skull and Bones – What there is to do
How do I keep myself busy? In Skull and Bones, you have the freedom to decide how you want to spend your time at sea. However, the main goal that everyone pursues is upgrading the ship and the rank as a captain. How you achieve that is up to you. There are various activities like major world events with bosses, quests at outposts, or even PvP.
Since Skull and Bones is expected to be supported for years, you can also expect a battle pass that will be paid. This could keep players engaged in the long run if the quests at the outposts or events become monotonous.
What happens after the release? If you have “completed” the pirate game and reached the highest rank, the question arises: What now? Ubisoft has created seasons for this. In each season, a hostile captain is highlighted, whom you can challenge.
Additionally, the seasons offer free and paid items that you can unlock through quests. These include new ships, weapons, and cosmetic items. A season is expected to last 12 weeks.
This is the roadmap for year 1.
In the future, major PvE events are planned that you can tackle with allied players. You will face big bosses and secure good loot. However, it is not known when these updates will be released.
When will Skull and Bones be released? Skull and Bones officially releases on February 16. However, those who pre-order the premium edition will get a 3-day head start and can set sail earlier.
Those were all the important points you should know before buying Skull and Bones. What do you think of the pirate game? Did the beta convince you, or will you skip the game at release? Let us know in the comments!
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In a new video about Palworld, the legendary Pal “Frostallion” is introduced. Players who already have it are excited, and now even more want to catch it.
Which Pal is this about? The legendary Pal “Frostallion” is featured in a trailer. As its name suggests, it is a Pal with the element of ice. It is already in the game and can be caught after a boss fight, for example.
Frostallion is not only a legendary Pal but also one of the most powerful companions you can currently catch in the game. If you haven’t encountered it yet, you can now see it in a trailer and prepare for the battle:
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New trailer shows a legendary pal and players love it
In the trailer, you will see gameplay from the boss fight against Frostallion. It makes your life difficult in battle with its ice attacks. For example, it could happen that you suddenly freeze in the middle of the fight and feel quite powerless.
However, the trailer also shows that you can hold your own pretty well if you already have a few strong Pals that can counter with fire attacks. Once you defeat and catch Frostallion, you will have a very powerful companion by your side, with whom you can also fly through the air.
What are the reactions? Since Frostallion is already in the game, the trailer doesn’t reveal much new for some players. Especially players who have already encountered it in the game express their excitement about the Pal in their comments (via YouTube).
For example, user jigthh writes: “Great creature. It helped me immensely with its ridiculous HP pool to finish off Victor and Shadowbeak.” This already shows the value of Frostallion. User gobokoboobo4620 also describes it as one of the best Pals, especially for ice attacks.
But even players who have not encountered Frostallion yet express their enthusiasm for the legendary monster and its design in the comments. Similar to user BoredAndBritish731, who writes that he will soon try to catch one, many players seem to still hope for a Frostallion for their team.
As a legendary Pal, Frostallion doesn’t make it easy for you to catch it. User eonbree8593, however, seemed to have a bit of luck and writes: “I caught a sleeping one, with a catch rate of 3%.” Another player also had quite a bit of luck, in his attempt to catch Frostallion.
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The community in Palworld keeps coming up with new and crazy ideas to create as much chaos as possible in the game world. A YouTuber recently bred an entire army of the same Pals. This gives the bosses no chance.
Which Pal is it about? Among the 113 different monsters in Palworld, Relaxaurus is not necessarily one of the most intimidating. At least not when it comes to its appearance.
The Water/Dragon type Pal looks relatively harmless. Just like a nice dino that you can splendidly ride around the game world. But the first impression is deceiving. Relaxaurus carries a powerful rocket launcher that can deal considerable damage.
Palworld showcases the small monsters in massive action in the early access trailer
1,856 Pals to defeat the strongest bosses
What was the YouTuber’s plan? Vash Cowaii, who makes YouTube videos about various games like Warframe or Remnant, is now apparently also playing Palworld.
He decided to breed an entire army of Relaxaurus Pals. In the end, he had an impressive 1,856 of them. Plus an additional 16 four-star Pals of the same type. He roamed through the game world, though it should be noted, not with all 1,856 at the same time.
Still, he had a proud number of Pals at his disposal. Thanks to the enormous firepower of the strongest Pals, the bosses in the game world didn’t stand a chance. A level 45 Jormuntide lost its health bar in just a few seconds, and the other final bosses fared no better.
In the fight against a level 50 Necromus, it becomes clear how ridiculous the endeavor is. There is no longer any talk of tactics here. Literally firing blindly, Vash Cowaii and his Pals shoot from all directions, and all you can see on the screen are fire, smoke, and explosions.
But see for yourself:
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What was the motivation for the army? This is a legitimate question. Did the player just want to obtain as many strong Pals as possible? The answer is a bit more complicated and nearly touching.
Vash Cowaii writes on YouTube that he has always liked Relaxaurus because of the memes surrounding it. However, he saw in a Reddit post how little appreciation the community shows towards the Pal. This would have been enough reason for the YouTuber to create a monument for Relaxaurus with this army. He also wanted to “destroy Palworld with it, and it was amazing.”
Destroying describes well what can be seen in the video. It shows that even the most difficult bosses, like Necromus, have little chance against sufficient firepower. When the fire from the rocket launchers rains down on the top bosses, they can only watch helplessly.
With that, Relaxaurus may have proven that it is not just a cute and silly Pal, but can deal considerable damage. But Vash Cowaii is only one of many who find new ways to defeat the bosses in Palworld. Another player recently used a staircase for this.
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Blizzard Entertainment has undergone massive changes in recent years. A journalist outlines how the rise and fall of the video game giant occurred.
Who made the statements? The observations and statements come from Jason Schreier. He is a journalist known primarily for his many insider connections at Activision Blizzard. He is in contact with many developers and often receives insider information, which he has elaborated on in major reports.
What has Schreier pointed out? In an article on Bloomberg, Schreier outlines the path that Blizzard Entertainment has taken in recent decades and illustrates how the company and external perceptions have changed based on the major incidents.
The Decline of Blizzard and the End of Creative Freedom
Before 2008, Blizzard Entertainment already existed as part of Vivendi. With the merger with Activision, it became “Activision Blizzard,” even though Blizzard Entertainment remained more or less an independent entity.
At that time, Bobby Kotick was the Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard, while Mike Morhaime (co-founder of Blizzard) served as the president of the game studio.
According to Schreier, things were going extremely well in the early years. At that time, World of Warcraft peaked with over 12 million subscribers, and Call of Duty was repeatedly a success. The success of Activision Blizzard was so great that it could compete with other industry giants like Electronic Arts.
Schreier then explains that Activision and Blizzard had extremely different views:
Activision relied on annual, fixed releases with a clear timetable.
At Blizzard, deadlines were viewed more loosely, and it was believed that strict deadlines hindered creativity.
In 2013, the first conflicts and problems arose – the Titan project was canceled (from which the ideas later turned into Overwatch), and Kotick bought back a large stake from Blizzard, which until then had been over 50% in the hands of Vivendi.
From then on, Kotick and his subordinates had a greater influence on development. More resources were invested in the larger successes – such as World of Warcraft – while other departments were significantly cut. A large part of customer support was reduced or outsourced. Employees were also drilled that by “not releasing new games, they would disappoint fans,” which created an increasing pressure situation.
Mike Morhaime, who stepped down as president of Blizzard in October 2018.
Mike Morhaime reportedly held back these influences for a long time and was generally popular among Blizzard employees. However, in 2018 he stepped down, and Activision began to change the structure of Blizzard more strongly – according to Schreier, the “company culture was irreversibly changed.” While this did not lead to faster game releases, it did result in many new (and expensive) monetization methods.
In recent years, the company has become the center of several scandals, such as the major sexism scandal.
Methods that were not popular among fans, such as the increase in expensive monetization and more microtransactions, were also met with discontent.
Ybarra was the head of Blizzard and saw a bright future – then he was suddenly gone.
When Microsoft announced it wanted to buy Blizzard, the mood seemed to change for the better. The then-president Mike Ybarra was quite favorable to it, believing that Blizzard would “have more autonomy than ever before” in the future.
According to Schreier, Blizzard’s future is now extremely uncertain, as Allen Adham has also left the company. For the first time in its history, Blizzard is without its two co-founders.
How things will go from here will likely only be revealed in the coming years.
Jason Schreier has extensively dealt with Blizzard in recent years. Those interested in more insights from the journalist can look forward to October – as he will be releasing a whole book on the topic titled “Play Nice – The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment”.
How have you perceived the changes at Blizzard over the last two decades, and how do you think it will be now under Microsoft’s ownership?
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In Throne and Liberty, the first fortress battle took place. The development team has now released a video summarizing the event. It shows what players in Europe can look forward to when the MMORPG finally launches in the West.
What are the fortress battles?
In a fortress battle, multiple players fight against each other for dominance in a castle. Various respawn points and routes for breaching the castle are available for conquest.
The battles are temporary events. The first mass battle took place from February 2 to February 4, 2024, and the next one is already planned for February 18.
As a victory reward, the winners receive Sollant and Lucent. With Sollant, players can craft items and upgrade their gear. Lucent can be purchased with real money and is used to buy items on the marketplace. A streamer has already explained how pay-to-win the MMORPG is through this currency.
How many players participated? Although the MMORPG is currently only available in South Korea, over 15,000 players participated. The development team at NCSoft counts all 10 servers together. A total of 1,540 guilds participated in the mass battle.
In a YouTube video, the team shows how the mass battle unfolded. The video is in Korean, but from the moving images, you can see how smoothly the MMORPG ran despite the many players:
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Throne and Liberty – This is how the first fortress battle went
Fortress battle had different outcomes on the servers
How did the fortress battles go? The gigantic battles had different outcomes on the various servers. On one server, for example, there were 15 attempts to capture the castle, making the three days turn into a fierce struggle.
Depending on the strategies employed by the guilds, there were different course of battles. This was also influenced by the four different golems that players can transform into. In addition, there were fierce battles over a central respawn point that was crucial for capturing the castle. Some teams, for example, tried to exert pressure on the respawn point to capture it.
How was the fortress battle received by players? In the comments section of the YouTube video, many users express great praise for the fortress battle. They find that the event was fun and hope that NCSoft will stick to the events.
Even those who lost the siege battle had their fun. The comments give hope that the battles will also find great resonance in Europe. So far, Throne and Liberty is only available in South Korea. A release in the West is planned for 2024.
In Sons of the Forest you can find a golden armor and a katana to make your journey through the island easier. We will show you how and where to get them.
Where are the items located? Since the latest update, the location of the golden armor has changed. It is now found in a separate cave in the western part of the map. However, to obtain the armor, you will need diving equipment.
Update, 19.02.2024: We have updated the new location of the golden armor with a map.
The armor will be located on a skeleton, which is situated on a golden monument.
Location of the cave for the armorLocation of the bunker for the katana – Map source: mapgenie.io
However, the katana is still located in a bunker east of the map.
The bunker, however, is locked and requires a maintenance keycard to open. Note that this bunker belongs to the heavier calibers, and you should bring a proper weapon and armor. After fighting through mutants, go down the stairs to the 2nd floor.
Now search all the offices located on the right side. In one of them, the katana is placed on a holder near the sofa.
If you have obtained the katana, don’t forget to pick up the golden mask. It is very useful for intimidating cannibals.
The cave with the maintenance keycard – Map source: mapgenie.io
If you have dug in the right places and gained access, you only need to investigate the underground base. The keycard will be located in a living area on a desk.
What can the items do? The katana is one of the strongest melee weapons in the game. It is quickly deadly and has a nostalgic touch. However, the golden armor is not armor per se, but a piece of clothing that removes any armor worn. It reduces damage taken by 70% from demons and cannot break. This means you can take more hits before you bite the dust.
That was all the important information regarding the golden armor and the katana. Have you found the items, and if so, do you actively use them or have just collected them? Let us know in the comments!
Helldivers 2 is currently a big hit on Steam. The game is not a full-price title and also does not aim to become a pay-to-win game. Johan Pilestedt, the head of Helldivers 2, has commented on his monetization philosophy.
Helldivers 2 is far from the full-price segment at €40. There is the Super Citizen Edition, which offers additional content such as various skins and a weapon. The Premium Battle Pass and the associated weapons can be earned with in-game currency. The free Battle Pass even offers more content than the premium version.
On x.com, the head of Helldivers 2 commented on their monetization philosophy.
In response, Arrowhead’s CEO, Johan Pilestedt, stated that the team has worked hard not to make the game a pay-to-win title, even though the various items are different.
In addition, he replied to another user regarding monetization:
One must earn the right to monetize – I truly believe that. If people want to support this title, they have the opportunity to do so, but we will not force anyone to do it.
Under these posts, the Helldivers 2 team is praised for this opinion. @Not_Fanch, for instance, writes that the non-monetization of balancing aspects should have been the gold standard for the last 10 years. Other users also praise this monetization strategy, especially because it is a multiplayer game.
Helldivers 2 has a good path ahead with current feedback and active support to become even more popular. Especially the monetization strategy is an important factor for many players today; if one feels worse off without spending money, then the game is doing something wrong. An MMORPG had to pay a large penalty for its poor monetization: MMORPG deceives players for 10 years shamelessly with loot boxes – must now pay a record fine
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The new PS5 game Stellar Blade has used the body scan of a South Korean model as a template for its heroine. The company behind the game is known for placing special emphasis on the buttocks of its characters. In an interview, the head of the game, Hyung-Tae Kim, explains why.
This was the controversy surrounding Stellar Blade:
We reported on MeinMMO on January 2 that Stellar Blade uses the body scan of a South Korean model as a template for the heroine Eve.
This was highlighted positively by some Western users on Twitter, claiming: In the West, they made the protagonist Eve deliberately “ugly”.
The action-adventure Stellar Blade shows the story trailer for PS5
“Players look at the rear most of the time”
This is what the developers say: In a conversation with Gamesradar , the game director is directly addressed on these points. At Gamesradar, they know: The company behind Stellar Blade, Shift Up, is known for the gacha game Goddess of Victory: Nikke, and the game is known for its wiggling buttocks.
The developer makes no secret of what he focuses on, stating: “When it comes to design, we place special emphasis on the rear part of the character because players always look at it when they play. They see it the most, so it is important for us.”
“I want to see someone who looks more attractive than I do”
What does he think of beautiful characters? The game director says: “Honestly, when I play a game, I want to see someone who looks more attractive than I do. That’s what I want. I don’t want to see anything normal; I want to see something ideal. […] After all, it’s entertainment aimed at adults.”
This is what he says about his heroine: Regarding his heroine Eve, he mentions that she doesn’t start in a great situation, but as the story progresses, she takes on more and more responsibility and makes important decisions. This changes her throughout the storyline.
Less looking at the butt, more moving out of the fire
How is this being discussed? On reddit, the statements of the game director are being discussed and commented on:
There is hope that the developers do not only orient themselves visually to Nier: Automata but also maintain the quality of the game.
There is agreement with the thesis that it does matter how a character looks from behind. This also applies to characters like Spiderman.
One person cynically remarks: Maybe people in MMORPG raids would not constantly stand in fire if they stopped looking at the butts of their heroes.
Stellar Blade will be released on April 26, 2024, for PlayStation 5.
A gamer wants to dispose of an old graphics card. But then he must be surprised to find that the graphics card is still theoretically worth a lot of money.The reason behind this is also that many companies and even some states still use outdated hardware and are continuously looking for replacements.
A gamer reports that he wanted to throw away his old graphics card. His Nvidia GeForce 4 is at least 20 years old and can no longer really be used in modern systems, and modern games can no longer be played with it anyway.
But when he searches for his graphics card on eBay, he is surprised to find offers for his model ranging from $350 to around $1,000 (via reddit.com). We also find offers on eBay between 800 and 900 euros, but only in the USA and not in Germany (via ebay.de). The user expresses some confusion himself:
Is this card really worth that much? I can understand a slightly higher value because it is no longer produced, but the demand for this card cannot be that high, can it?
Why is the card so valuable? The special thing about this graphics card is the connections, as it is a Mac model with ADC connectors. Someone explains that it is very expensive to repair ADC Mac computers:
The cables are like gold these days and hardly available new. Standard PC versions are not expensive. Anyone asking for more than scrap value will not sell. Only the fancy Apple versions are something special.
Why are people willing to pay so much money for old hardware? On one side, there are of course collectors who want to pay a lot for certain products or devices to display them in a showcase. For them, the old hardware is a piece of history that they may have even experienced.
On the other hand, there are also companies that rely on ancient computer systems or where the machine is only compatible with an older system. If a component breaks down here, it is accordingly difficult to obtain a replacement because the partly 20-year-old hardware is no longer manufactured. Someone explains on reddit under the post that his company had to pay $8,000 to replace a 4-GB hard drive in an old server.
And there are some use cases where companies or even states still use or have long used old hardware:
For example, there is a legal norm in Japan that prescribes the use of physical data carriers such as floppy disks. This is reported by colleagues from Heise.
The Deutsche Bahn used floppy disks for reservation data for years. However, the Deutsche Bahn has now introduced a new digital system.
Just recently, a job advertisement from Deutsche Bahn caused a stir as it sought employees who could work with Windows 3.11. The DB has since retracted the advertisement.
Many such machines are designed for 40 or 50 years and therefore rely on hardware that is considered outdated today.
There are also exceptions for somewhat modern systems: For example, Microsoft extended support for Windows 7 for corporate licenses and is said to have charged handsomely for it (via stadt-bremerhaven.de). For instance, the German government paid around two million euros in 2020 for extended support for Windows 7 beyond its end date.
Therefore, if you still have old “treasures” lying around in your basement, it might be worth checking whether those items are still worth something before they end up in the junkyard.
Continuing to use old hardware: A man from South Dakota reported that he built a PC. He used 5 parts that he fished out of a dumpster from a PC store. Only two parts of the PC are not from the dumpster; he still had them at home.
Today, on February 13, 2024, a spotlight hour featuring Somniam starts in Pokémon GO. Here you will find everything about times, shinies, and bonuses for the event.
What kind of event is this? The spotlight hour usually takes place every Tuesday. During this time, you will encounter a specific Pokémon for 60 minutes, which changes week by week. Additionally, there is always a bonus.
Which Pokémon and bonuses it will be is determined by Niantic at the beginning of each month. Today, you will encounter Somniam, a Psychic-type Pokémon from the fifth generation. It can evolve into Somnivora.
Spotlight Hour on February 13 – Start, Shiny, Bonuses
When does it start? As usual, the spotlight hour starts at 6:00 PM local time. During this time, the content is active for you, before the current event spawns from the new event “Carnival of Love” appear at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? The main bonus is significantly increased Somniam spawns, which you will find all over the game. If you want to attract even more Somniam, you can use a smoke item.
Additionally, you will receive double the amount of candies for each Pokémon caught. This applies to all Pokémon during this time, including Raid bosses that you challenge between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
You can find the other spotlight dates of the month here:
Can you catch Shiny Somniam? Yes, the shiny version of Somniam is available in the game. However, you need luck, as the shiny rate is not increased during the spotlight hour.
Is the spotlight hour worth it today? Overall, Somniam is not a particularly useful Pokémon. It is neither suitable for the battle league nor for fights in raids or gyms and will not strengthen your team.
However, if you want to try your luck in catching a striking shiny, you might want to go on a collecting tour today, as Somniam’s shiny form differs significantly from its standard variant. But be prepared for a low chance to get the shiny. Otherwise, you can try to earn some extra candies with the candy bonus.
In Sons of the Forest you can find radios in various locations. We’ll show you where to find radios and how to make Kelvin the DJ.
In the survival game Sons of the Forest, you can find a radio in specific locations and listen to music when you can no longer stand the silence of the forest – and Kelvin carries it for you.
Where can you find the radio? The radio can be found at various points on the map in Sons of the Forest. For example, there is a radio in the northwest of the island, in an abandoned camp.
Another radio is located in the west on a beach. The radio is there by a corpse and plenty of loot. A visit is definitely worth it.
Here you can see the various locations on the map (via mapgenie.io) where you can find radios, as well as the location of the radio on the beach:
Sons of the Forest: Radio Map LocationsSons of the Forest: Radio Location on the Beach
How do you use the radio? In Sons of the Forest, there are two ways to listen to the radio. The first is the obvious one: you stand next to a radio you found and listen to the music. Of course, you can also change the station while doing so.
However, you can also instruct Kelvin to fetch the radio.
How does Kelvin become the DJ? For this, you take the note that you use to send the NPC to collect wood or catch fish and select the “Fetch” option when you are near a radio.
If Kelvin is close enough to the radio, you can select “Fetch the radio”. Your helpful companion will then run off, grab the radio, and carry it on his shoulder. If you also give the command “and follow me”, Kelvin will follow you with the radio on his shoulder.
Sons of the Forest Note “Kelvin fetch Radio”Sons of the Forest Kelvin carries a radio
If you are additionally accompanied by Virginia, you will also discover the musical side of the three-legged NPC lady, who starts to dance when the radio is playing.
Currently, however, it is still the case that you cannot keep the radio permanently. If you move too far away from the place where you found the radio, it will despawn.
If you happen to lose Kelvin next to the radio, players have found a trick to make the NPC respawn:
You can find a crossbow in Sons of the Forest, which is very helpful in combat against the pesky neighbors. Here you will find all info and tips to track down the weapon and crossbow bolts.
Where can I find the crossbow? For the weapon, you need to have made some progress in the game. The cave with the crossbow can be accessed from the beginning, but you need the Maintenance Keycard to enter the right room.
You will find two maps here: one with the location of the crossbow cave and one with the keycard location. Here is the map for the crossbow:
The cave with the crossbow – Map source: mapgenie.io
Where can I find the maintenance keycard? The location is shown on your GPS device as a blinking green dot:
The cave with the maintenance keycard – Map source: mapgenie.io
Examine the ground at this location. You will find spots to dig and discover a bunker. Explore the underground complex, and in a living area, you will find the keycard on the desk. Keep looking around; there is plenty to loot down here – including the fire axe.
Where can I find crossbow bolts? Currently, you can only acquire ammunition for the crossbow by looting; you cannot craft the bolts. So be conservative with the powerful weapon, even though it is difficult.
Sons of the Forest is in Early Access, and the developers state that more recipes and items will be added to the game over time. This may include bolts as well.
Dead by Daylight has proven that it can still be creative. For just a few more hours, you can play arguably the best game mode that has ever existed.
The asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight has been available on Steam since June 2016 – so almost 8 years. Over time, the game has changed drastically. The objectives have been adjusted, new killers with new abilities have been added, and the survivors have become increasingly versatile with new and better perks.
However, where there was once fear and horror at the beginning, over the years, familiarity and thereby some disillusionment crept in.
Sure: The heartbeat of the “Terror Radius” loses a bit of its shock power after a few years, and you eventually get used to even the creepiest killer.
What is this mode? In the “Light’s Out” variant, some special rules apply that should reduce the game to its core mechanics and bring back the horror factor. The changes were:
Every map is in deep darkness, you can only see a few meters ahead.
There is no loadout, neither for killers nor survivors. This means:
No perks
No offerings
No items
No addons
Scratch marks from survivors are not displayed.
All killers have no terror radius.
In summary, you can consider this a kind of “Dead by Daylight Hardcore”.
The game is really dark – for both sides.
Horror is back in Dead by Daylight
After a bit of a longer break, I have been playing Dead by Daylight more extensively in the past few days and must say that “Light’s Out” is the best thing that could happen to the game. The mode reminded me of why I actually like the game so much and proved that Dead by Daylight works wonderfully even without “all the junk” like perks, addons, and items.
Some finer adjustments would still benefit the mode, as on some maps, killers are so hard to see that you run into objects constantly – but aside from that, it was pure, unadulterated fun and something I hadn’t known from Dead by Daylight in a long time: horror and scares.
It’s been a long time since I was genuinely startled when the Trapper or the Clown appears from the darkness and is not already announced from 36 meters away.
However, this mode also reveals a potential weakness of the game. Because if the core game can work completely without perks and addons, and balancing those details has been a major criticism from the community for years – why should one still engage with the “normal” game?
I hope that the developers will learn the right lessons from the new mode. Because I haven’t had this much fun in Dead by Daylight in a long time.
If you want to try the “Light’s Out” mode yourself, you should do so in the next few hours. Because on Wednesday, February 14, this modification will be temporarily disabled again. However, as the community’s feedback has been extremely overwhelming so far, it is likely just a matter of time before the developers bring this mode back – and hopefully as a permanent version.
Have you tried the mode? How do you like this special variant?
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In GTA Online you need to find film props for the film manager Solomon Richards. We will show you where the props are located on the map and where you need to search in order to unlock the reward.
What kind of mission is this?The Summer Update 2020 brought a well-known film manager named Solomon Richards to the city, but he was robbed. Now you need to help him find the film props again.
In total, you need to find and deliver 10 props. Once you have found them all, there will be a reward for you.
Locations of the film props and vehicles on the map:
In the marked areas, you will find the film props and possible spawn locations for the vehicles, which also contain a prop
All Film Props – Locations
Before you start looking for the items, you first need to go to Solomon Richards’ office to start the mission. You will find the office in a building at Rockford Hills that is marked “Richards Majestic”.
How many items do you need to search for? In total, you need to search for 10 items. 7 of them should be film props, and 3 vehicles that spawn at different locations. Here you need to search:
Right at Rockford Hills when you leave Solomon’s office
At an old cabin next to Route 68
At Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness (behind the camp on a rock)
At Fort Zanduco (in the military base)
In Strawberry at the strip club
Near Sandy Shores by the alien attraction
In the casino in the men’s restroom
You will find the items at these locations. However, there are vehicles you need to find, and they do not always spawn in the same place.
The YouTuber Desmadre57 shows in his video where all the items are located exactly and explains where the vehicles can spawn:
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At some locations, you either have no access or should remain hidden. Use Lester’s help to stay undetected or to keep the police off your back.
Once you have found all 10 items, you need to return to Solomon Richards’ office. There you will find a box in which you can collect your reward. Open it, and you will automatically receive the two “gifts”.
This is not the only new mission that the summer update brought. You can now start various missions from your yacht. We have summarized for you in a guide how you can complete yacht missions to earn money.
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The Golden Mask is one of the powerful late-game items in Sons of the Forest and very helpful. How to get this item and what it brings you can find out here.
Where can you find the Golden Mask? If you are looking for the Golden Mask, you will soon have explored all the available secrets on the nasty Forest Island. Therefore, you also need one of the keycards to be able to reach the mask at all:
Maintenance Keycard
Location further down in the article
Here you will find the bunker with the Golden Mask on the map. The location will be shown to you on your GPS device as a green dot:
The bunker is difficult to traverse, full of enemies, and the story continues as well. Only enter the bunker with strong equipment. Open the spoiler box if you want to know what other items you can find here:
Items in the Bunker
Flashlight attachment
Golf club
Katana
Golden Mask
“Email – Safe in Cube”
“Email – Classified Scientific Data”
“Email – Golf Balls”
“Stock Price Chart”
Update: Previously, the Golden Armor was also found here, but it is now located elsewhere.
Pass through Floor 1 and Floor 2 for the Golden Mask. You will now be in a stairwell and can go down several floors. Search Floor 5 and you will find the mask.
A spoiler-free video showing the way in the bunker, without enemies, can be viewed here:
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The location will be displayed on your GPS device as a blinking green dot:
The cave with the maintenance keycard – Map source: mapgenie.io
Examine the ground at this location. You will find spots to dig and discover a bunker. Explore the underground complex, and in a living area, you will find the keycard on the desk. Keep looking around; there is a lot to loot down here.
What does the Golden Mask do? Similar to the Red Mask that you can create in a 3D printer, you hold the equipped mask in front of your face. Cannibals are deterred by this. They think you are one of the bosses and leave you alone.
If you are not already in combat with the intrusive neighbors, it can prevent aggressiveness towards you.
In EA FC 24 we accidentally stumbled upon a curious gameplay bug. The trigger for the issue is a coach from the Bundesliga, who also attracted attention in real life due to his unruly behavior and subsequent punishment.
Who is it about? Nenad Bjelica has been the coach of Union Berlin since late 2023. The capital club is still in a difficult situation and must prove itself in the relegation battle of the 1. Bundesliga. Additionally, Coach Bjelica made a serious misstep a few weeks ago during a game when he grabbed Bayern player Sané’s face twice during a verbal altercation on the sidelines.
Following his faux pas, he received a hefty fine and a suspension of three games, meaning he could only watch the last three matches of his team from the stands. Curiously, it seems that something is also off with Coach Bjelica’s manager card in EA FC 24.
N. Bjelica not recognized as a manager: Game entry not possible
What is the problem? As shown in the picture, there are complications with the Croatian’s manager card. When adding Bjelica as a coach to the active squad in Ultimate Team and then trying to start a game, the message appears: “You must assign a manager in the lower right corner of the screen.”
It seems the game does not recognize the Union coach’s card. The problem occurs in all modes of Ultimate Team, both online and offline. We are not aware of any solution to the problem. To play Ultimate Team in EA FC 24, it seems you will have to temporarily forgo Bjelica as a coach until the error is fixed.
Is there a connection between the problem and his suspension? The coincidence is indeed curious. Still, we cannot imagine that EA intended to punish Bjelica in the game as well. In the past, in cases of misconduct or trouble due to unsportsmanlike behavior by players or officials, EA typically removed any troublesome cards from the game.
Therefore, we think it might be more of a simple gameplay error. By the way: Bjelica is returning to the coaching bench this weekend. If he can be seamlessly used again in EA FC 24 against our expectations, we will let you know.
In their podcast “Edeltalk”, the German Twitch streamers Papaplatte and Reeze interview the musician Mark Forster, with surprising revelations about the artist’s name providing ample discussion material.
What is Edeltalk? The podcast “Edeltalk”, co-hosted by Papaplatte and Reeze, enjoys a large fanbase. With 143,000 subscribers on YouTube and a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Spotify, the show’s popularity is evident.
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Who was in the latest episode? Mark Forster’s participation in one of the latest episodes of “Edeltalk” caused particular excitement, and a specific clip from it ended up on TikTok, appearing on many users’ For-You page. In the approximately one-and-a-half-hour-long episode, not only entertaining anecdotes were shared, but more serious topics were also addressed.
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What is Mark Forster’s real name? A particularly interesting anecdote that came up during the interview revolved around the naming of Mark Forster. At the beginning of the conversation, Papaplatte asked why Mark was referred to as “Marek” behind the scenes.
Mark then revealed that his mother is of Polish origin and wanted to name him Marek. However, his German father was opposed to it, as the name sounded too Polish. They eventually settled on the name Mark, but his mother continued to insist on calling him Marek.
Papaplatte then asked if Mark theoretically grew up with two first names. The singer laughed and said that was not all.
Mark also revealed that his last name is not “Forster”, but “Ćwiertnia”. This unexpected revelation left Papaplatte and Reeze speechless. Reeze simply commented, “Now my life is falling apart.”
This fact raised the question of where the name “Forster” then comes from.
How did he come to the name “Forster”? Mark further explained how he came to the name “Forster”. He was in a studio on Forster Street. Seeed was located on the same floor and had sent someone from a record label to him, who then offered him a contract.
Since his actual last name was too complicated, they opted for the easier-to-pronounce name “Forster”, which was tied to the name of the street. So the person from the record label saved him in their phone as “Marek Forster”.
The surprising revelations about Mark’s name not only caused confusion for Papaplatte and Reeze but also for the community. In the comments of the episode, numerous listeners expressed their astonishment and shared their thoughts on this unexpected twist. Some of the comments included:
rewekarriere wrote: “He pulled us all in hahaha”
emmaliveabroad wrote: “Just a street as an artist name haha”
Milde Schorle wrote: “And then SEEED is in the game and handled the record contract. What a fever dream.”
Anne wrote: “I love that his mother ignores the name and still calls him Marek.”
justinrichter262 wrote: “No one can tell me that we don’t live in a simulation.”
Papaplatte shares how he got his name
Mark also asked Papaplatte about the origin of his name. Papaplatte revealed that his name comes from a “World of Warcraft” story.
On a server, he met a player named Papaleone, from which the “Papa” in his name originated. When he created a warrior with plate armor, his character name was born.
He himself says: “Ultra the cringe story and now we are here. It really doesn’t get any uncooler.”
The latest episode of “Edeltalk” with Mark Forster promises not only humorous and interesting entertainment but also offers a fascinating insight into the backgrounds of the names of those involved.
