Scimitar Elite Wireless: Competition for the ‘MMO King’ or just another good gaming mouse?

Corsair has introduced the Scimitar Elite Wireless, a new gaming mouse for MMOs and players who need a lot of buttons. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has taken a close look at the new gaming mouse and explains why it may be worth considering.

What device is this about? Corsair’s Scimitar Elite Wireless is a gaming mouse that features a large button grid on the thumb side. At first glance, it resembles a keypad on a phone. The Razer Naga V2 Pro, which Razer confidently calls the “MMO King”, also utilizes such a large button grid.

I had the opportunity to thoroughly test the gaming mouse and will explain whether it is worth getting for you and what alternatives are available.

Overview of the test:

Who tested this?

I currently own over 20 gaming mice and have tested over 15 keyboards. In my personal collection, I also have over 10 sets of in-ear headphones. At MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Besides the PC and PS5, I am now also using a Steam Deck.

Our review sample was provided by the manufacturer.

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Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware Editor MeinMMO

Technical Details:
Details
SensorCorsair Huntsman 26,000
ResolutionUp to 26,000 DPI
Switchesoptical switches, Quickstrike switches
Buttons15 buttons
DesignBlack mouse with RGB lighting, illuminated button grid
Glide feet4
CableRemovable 2.0 m USB-C cable
Weight115 grams
Price (RRP)149.99 euros

Included items, design, and build

What is included? In addition to the gaming mouse, there is a charging cable (USB-A to USB-C) and a manual in the box. The USB transmitter for the wireless connection is hidden inside the mouse.

Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless included items
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless included items

How is the mouse built? The mouse comes in black and features simple RGB lighting for the manufacturer logo.

  • On the top side of the mouse, there are the main buttons and between them is the scroll wheel. There is a large button in front of the scroll wheel that allows you to adjust the DPI settings.
  • On the bottom side, there is a compartment for the USB transmitter and another button.
  • Inside the mouse, you can store the USB transmitter. The battery inside the device is permanently installed and cannot be removed.
  • On the thumb side, there are 12 small buttons arranged like a phone keypad. There are no additional buttons in the thumb area.

What is special? The unique feature of the mouse is the large area with many small buttons. Most mice do without such extensive button configurations.

Build quality

The surface is smooth, but provides enough grip and hold for my palm grip. There is rubber coating on the front right in the area of the right ring finger, but I hardly feel anything there since I primarily control the mouse with my palm when moving.

Otherwise, Corsair is using optical switches under the buttons, which Corsair refers to as “Quickstrike” buttons. Optical switches have the advantage over mechanical switches that they do not wear out as quickly, thus reducing the chance of developing double-click syndrome over time. On paper, this promises a long lifespan, but in practice, it will remain to be seen how long they actually last.

Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless: Side view.

Software

The Scimitar Elite Wireless uses Corsair’s “iCue” software. However, “iCue” aims to not only be software for peripherals but also serve as a hub for various functions on the computer. This can make the software quickly overwhelming, especially when I want to “just” quickly adjust my mouse.

Profiles can also be saved on the mouse, and the creation and setup of shortcuts are helpfully explained through a mini-tutorial, which you can also turn off.

By the way, iCue is not resource-friendly: It typically uses between 200 and 300 MB of RAM. For comparison: Logitech’s G Hub uses around 15 – 20 MB, but also includes the G-Hub agent with 50 MB. Overall, it’s significantly less. Similarly, “Razer Synapse” takes up almost as much space for a whole series of subprocesses that all require memory.

Weight, ergonomics, and battery life

The weight: On my standard kitchen scale, the Scimitar Elite Wireless weighs 115 grams. This makes it nearly 20 grams lighter than the Razer Naga V2 Pro, which weighs 134 grams. Therefore, the Scimitar Elite Wireless is not exactly a lightweight mouse.

The ergonomics: With a hand size of 19 centimeters, I have very large hands. The Corsair mouse feels very comfortable in my hand, and my entire hand can enclose the body of the model in a palm grip. For claw grip, the mouse is somewhat too heavy for me, and furthermore, the many buttons in the thumb area are hard to operate sensibly in claw grip.

Also practical: You can move the number pad in the mouse further forward or backward using a tool that is included with the mouse. This way, you can adjust the ergonomics to fit your hand. Nonetheless, I can never comfortably reach all 12 buttons. Depending on the position of the button grid, either the front buttons are too close or the back buttons are too far away.

Battery life: The manufacturer states the battery life is around 150 hours, which is supposed to ensure “days of gaming fun”.

Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless close-up with scroll wheel
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless close-up with scroll wheel

The mouse buttons, scroll wheel, and sensor

The mouse buttons: Under the buttons, there are optical switches that Corsair markets as “Quickstrike” buttons. The clicks are definitely a pleasure: The buttons feel nice and crisp and have a pleasant precision. I cannot detect any delay when clicking.

The scroll wheel: The scroll wheel is soft and notched but does not provide as noticeable a notch when turning as, for example, a G502X Lightspeed or Razer’s Naga V2 Pro. However, the scroll wheel is definitely pleasant and secure to use. Problems, like those I experienced with the Corsair M75 Air, did not occur with the Scimitar Elite Wireless.

Sensor: The gaming mouse features the Corsair Marksman 26,000 DPI, which Corsair currently installs in all modern gaming mice. The Marksman sensor was developed in collaboration with PixArt.

Interestingly, my experiences with this sensor have been very varied: with the Corsair Darkstar Wireless, I was only somewhat convinced by the sensor, while with the M75 Air, there were (almost) no issues anymore. With the Scimitar Elite Wireless, the positive trend continues: The sensor reacts quickly and promptly, and measurement errors are either virtually nonexistent or fall within the normal range of a mouse sensor.

Corsair Scimitar Elite Wirelesss Packshot
Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless Packshot

Conclusion: Well-built, recommendable MMO mouse

Who is the mouse suitable for? With the Scimitar Elite Wireless, Corsair has a mouse in its lineup that, much like the Darkstar Wireless, aims to cover a specific niche. With many buttons, it specifically targets players who find the usual two to four buttons on the side insufficient. The mouse is recommended for players with large hands; people with small hands will find it difficult to reach all buttons.

What alternatives are available?

  • The EVGA X15 MMO mouse is a good option if you do not want to spend more than 100 euros on an MMO mouse.
  • The Logitech G600 is also a recommendable alternative but is hard to find in stores now. However, you can still purchase it as an import from the USA.
  • The Razer Naga V2 Pro is also an alternative and offers more flexibility than the Scimitar Elite Wireless due to its interchangeable side panels. The Naga X (without interchangeable side panels) is available for around 50 euros.

More gaming mice on MeinMMO: If you are looking for more recommendable gaming mice, check out our buying guide on MeinMMO. Here you will find the best gaming mice currently available for purchase:

The best gaming mice for shooters that you can currently buy

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A player buys a gaming PC on Amazon for a lot of money, but when he opens it, almost all parts are missing

A player has bought a gaming PC for a lot of money. But when he opens the package at home, almost all components are missing. Is it even possible to properly protect oneself against such theft?

A player reports on reddit that he bought a new gaming PC from a dealer on Amazon. Because the company from which he bought his PC also sells directly through Amazon. Amazon then shipped the package accordingly.

But when he opens the package with the new gaming PC at home, he finds that almost all components are missing:

Which components are missing?

  • Processor
  • Graphics card
  • SSD
  • RAM

Except for the case, only the AIO cooling and the motherboard are installed in the case. All other components have probably been stolen.

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Theft from transport boxes is usually hard to trace

Can you protect yourself against such theft? No, it is hardly possible to protect yourself against people who either empty the computer or the packaging in the warehouse or along the transport route. However, there are plenty of options for how you can protect yourself against financial loss:

  • What you should do is take pictures and videos while unpacking to protect yourself against the seller. This effort is worthwhile if you buy hardware or items worth several hundred euros.
  • Do not accept packages where seals, protective symbols, or adhesive tape have already been broken.
  • If the package seems too light upon acceptance, you should also refuse it.

Some in the community also note that packages are usually weighed before shipping. This way, one should quickly find out where the package has become “lighter”:

It is probably very easy to prove that you have been robbed. Get the weight from the delivery service. Are the packages not weighed before delivery (Amazon does that)? Then trace the weight back to the supplier. Maybe you’ll find the villain that way.

However, whether the weight can always help is another question. Because some thieves have become quite inventive and replace stolen components with bricks or similar to balance the weight. Sometimes it even goes so far that thieves rob the hardware directly from the stores and sellers must therefore secure their hardware.

The same goes for transport damage: If the package arrives severely damaged, you should refuse acceptance of the package. Sellers also refer to this regularly because the transport company usually has to cover the damage.

Another player has also bought a new gaming PC. Here he receives all the components, but he probably can’t really play with the demolished device:

User buys gaming system, but the PC looks run over by a truck: ‘This has never happened to me’

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Disney invests 1.5 billion dollars in Epic Games and Fortnite – Here’s what the first voices are saying about the mega deal

The Disney Company has announced that it will invest 1.5 billion US dollars in Epic Games. This could lead to a kind of virtual Disneyland being created in Fortnite.

What kind of deal is this? On February 7, 2024, the Walt Disney Company announced a new collaboration with Epic Games. As part of a multi-year project, a “completely new gaming and entertainment universe” is set to be created.

In addition, Disney is investing 1.5 billion US dollars – nearly 1.4 billion Euros – to acquire a stake in Epic Games. Now the deal just needs to clear the usual bureaucratic hurdles.

A short teaser trailer features characters like Indiana Jones and Elsa the Snow Queen, who may soon be making their mark in Fortnite. Additionally, a first glimpse of a kind of virtual Disneyland can be caught.

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Disney and Fortnite tease their upcoming collaboration

No one is planning to build a metaverse

What exactly is planned? In the Disney Company’s announcement, there is talk of a “permanent, […] transformative new gaming and entertainment universe.” Disney plans to integrate its brands and franchises into the world of Fortnite.

Characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and many others will encourage players to “play, watch, shop, and engage.” Besides the consumption aspect, fans will also be able to create their “own stories and experiences.”

All of this sounds somewhat like Kingdom Hearts in the metaverse, but both Disney and Epic are keen to avoid naming it as such. The companies still need to reveal specific details about their plans. While this is not the first collaboration between Disney and Fortnite, it is by far the largest to date.

Do the Griddy, Elsa

How is it being received? The comments under the announcement post from Fortnite on X have been quite positive so far. Fans are already dreaming of achieving an epic victory with their favorite Disney characters.

On YouTube, the mood is quite similar. Only very few comments express any concerns amid the excitement, such as about the prominent consumption aspect or the speculation that upcoming Disney games might be exclusively distributed through the Epic Games Store.

Now, it remains to be seen when we will learn more about the collaboration. The trailer mentions “soon(ish)” which means “it will come when it comes”.

Disney’s investment of 1.5 billion US dollars is likely coming at a good time for Epic Games. Just recently, there were massive layoffs at the Steam competitor Epic Games. It seems they are simply not able to get on a positive track: Steam rival Epic wanted a 50% market share – Still in the red five years later

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Source(s):
  1. PC Gamer
  2. GamesRadar+

„I hated it“ – Stan Lee didn’t want a character in Spider-Man to die

Stan Lee hated the death of a character in the Spider-Man comics. He actually didn’t want Gwen Stacy to die. He had planned a positive future for her.

Who is Stan Lee? Stan Lee († November 2018) was a comic book writer and publisher, as well as a co-creator of numerous popular Marvel heroes like Iron Man, Hulk, and Doctor Strange.

Fans also know him for his numerous cameo appearances, in which he could always be found in the latest Marvel film.

As Stan Lee revealed in an interview in October 1978 with The Comics Journal, however, there was a decision regarding one of his comic characters that the author hated. It was about the fate of Gwen Stacy.

The character Gwen Stacy is also present in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Here you can see a trailer for the animated film:

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Trailer 3 (English) HD

“I hated it when Conway killed Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man”

What exactly did the author hate? In the interview, Stan Lee explained: “I hate it when people change the origins and the various little institutions and tricks that I have given to these characters and stories […] I hated it when Conway killed Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man. I hated it.”

This refers to a plot twist in the comics The Amazing Spider-Man #121-122 (1973) by Gerry Conway and Gil Kane. In these, the Green Goblin learns Spider-Man’s true identity and kidnaps Gwen Stacy to use her as bait. He wants to lure Spider-Man to him to kill him.

But during the fight, Gwen nearly falls to her death, but is caught in time by Spider-Man with a web. However, he breaks her neck – Gwen Stacy is dead.

This led to the later stories of Spider-Man pursuing a darker storyline and the character being profoundly affected by the death of his loved one. He later becomes more protective and rather anxious instead of hopeful.

You can read more about Marvel here with our colleagues from Filmstarts: “The best script Marvel ever had”: “Avengers” director mourns the discarded “Ant-Man” script by cult director

What did Stan Lee want instead? Originally, the comic book author created the character Gwen Stacy so that Spider-Man would ultimately get the happy ending he deserves and be happy with her.

Although MJ is now considered Peter Parker’s love interest, Stan Lee actually wanted Gwen Stacy to have that role.

More about Spider-Man on MeinMMO: Actor reports how much he “suffers” from having a similar name to “Spiderman” Tom Holland

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Pokémon GO: Trainers achieve 1 billion good throws, these 4 bonuses are now active

In Pokémon GO, the global challenge of the Lunar New Year event has been successfully completed. Until the end of the event, these 4 bonuses are now activated.

What kind of event is it? Currently, in Pokémon GO, the Lunar New Year event is taking place. This ends on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Part of this event is a global challenge where players had to complete a total of 1,000,000,000 Great Throws together.

This global challenge has now been successfully completed. As a reward for the successful completion, 4 bonuses have been unlocked in the game. These will remain active worldwide until the end of the event.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer

Pokémon, exclusive charged attacks, and fireworks

What bonuses are there? In addition to a fireworks display lighting up the sky, new wild Pokémon as well as a 1-star Raid, a 3-star Raid, and some exclusive charged attacks have been unlocked. To obtain the charged attacks, you need to evolve the corresponding Pokémon during the event.

Which Pokémon have been unlocked? The following Pokémon can now be found until the event ends:

In the wild:

  • Kindwurm *
  • Kaumalat *
  • Flampion *
  • Milza *
  • Kapuno *
  • Balgoras *
  • Legios

1*-Raid:

  • Miniras

3*-Raid:

  • Brutalanda *

The Pokémon marked with a * can appear as Shiny.

Which exclusive charged attacks have been unlocked? These Pokémon can learn exclusive charged attacks if you evolve them by the end of the event:

  • Libelldra, the final evolution of Knacklion, can learn Earth Powers
  • Knakrack, the final evolution of Kaumalat, can learn Earth Powers
  • Altaria, the evolution of Wablu, can learn Moonblast
  • Brutalanda, the final evolution of Kindwurm, can learn Outrage
  • UHaFnir, the evolution of eF-eM, can learn Boomburst

What do you think of the bonuses? Are there Pokémon or charged attacks that particularly interest you? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers. If you want to know which events are still awaiting you in February 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find it with us.

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Skull and Bones: Open Beta has started – start time and content

Skull and Bones will be a new pirate game for all you buccaneers. Its open beta starts tomorrow, so that you can join in, we will show you the start time and all the content you will be able to experience in the beta.

When does the open beta start? Depending on where you are located, different start times apply for the beta of Skull and Bones. Here are the dates you should keep in mind:

  • Europe
    • Preload: February 6, at 10:00 AM
    • Start: February 8, at 3:00 AM
    • End: February 11, at 11:59 PM

Do I need to pre-order Skull and Bones for access? As the name suggests, the open beta is open to every player. Every player on PC, PS5, or Xbox can participate in this test and loot and level up with their pirate crew for a few days.

We will now show you in detail what content you can expect in the test and whether there are exclusive items to win in the beta.

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Skull & Bones shows 7 minutes of gameplay – Looting and leveling on the high seas

Skull and Bones: What you can play in the open beta

What can you see in the open beta? The open beta of Skull and Bones allows you to test many activities and systems of the finished game. These include:

  • Four dynamic events in which you can engage in battles
  • Exploration of all regions of Skull and Bones
  • Access to the helm, which customizes your ship
  • Ability to unlock up to 5 rewards, including:
    • Sail emblem “Sir Reginald Grim”: Reach Fame Level 2
    • Sail pattern “Tarred”: Reach Fame Level 4
    • Gesture “Sign Language”: Reach Fame Level 6
    • Cookie the Lemur: Use a medium-sized ship
    • “Basilisk 1” Culverin: Participate in a world event

Here we have an overview of all the beta content:

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Is there crossplay? Yes, crossplay will be available throughout the test, as well as at release. You can play with up to 20 players from other platforms.

What happens to my progress in the beta? If you have made progress in the beta, it will be transferred to your account for the full release. However, this does not include fame points earned after reaching the “Brigand 6” fame level. So you can continue in your purchased full version where you left off.

When will Skull and Bones be released? Skull and Bones is set to be released on February 16, 2024, on all platforms. This includes PC, PS5, and Xbox. It looks like Ubisoft is finally going to go through with the release after having postponed it several times in the past.

What do you think of Skull and Bones? Will you participate in the beta or are you not a fan of pirates and sea battles? Let us know in the comments!

Are you looking for an alternative to Skull and Bones? Then we have the right option for you: Trailer for the new season of Sea of Thieves delights players with the option to finally play relaxed

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Source(s):
  1. ubisoft.com

WoW: New quest demands from you the worst thing you can do in Azeroth

There are many immoral quests in World of Warcraft. But one requires you to go to the most wicked place in Azeroth.

New quests are regularly unlocked in World of Warcraft, especially during recurring events. These have been revised and expanded over the past year. The event “Love is in the Air” has also been updated and received some new missions.

However, one of these quests requires players to perform an act for which you are always generously warned in the trade channel of most realms: spending a night in Goldshire.

What kind of quest is this? The task “The Gift of Self-Love” is part of the revamped “Love is in the Air” event. As an Alliance character, you can accept the mission on certain days at the gates of Stormwind from the Pandaren “Ying”. He even lets you choose how you want to complete the quest. You can choose between something “delicious”, “a challenge”, or “a nap”.

WoW Ying Pandaren Elwynn
Ying looks harmless – but he has the “worst” quest for you.

If you choose a nap, the quest takes you to the next location: Goldshire. You are to spend a night at the inn there.

Why is this so “bad”? The quest is, of course, to be taken with a wink. However, especially on roleplay realms like “Moonguard”, “Argent Dawn”, or “The Aldor”, the Lion’s Den, the inn in Goldshire, is a famously notorious place.

Because there, the kind of role players who you otherwise wouldn’t meet in the rest of the world usually gather, and who are mainly interested in one specific type of roleplay – eRP, or “erotic roleplay”.

WoW Goldshire Tavern During Day
There is always something going on in Goldshire. Whether you want to know all the details is up to each individual.

Anyone who lingers there too long is quickly confronted with questionable whisper requests, and if you also have an RP addon to read other players’ character descriptions, you can feast your eyes on all sorts of “creative” descriptions and body shapes.

Why has Goldshire become so decadent? It is probably easy to explain why Goldshire has become the den of mating-crazed roleplay players. Firstly, the location is already in the starting area of the humans and is easily accessible even for test accounts. Secondly, an inn provides a simple entry point to initiate any type of roleplay.

If you are truly interested in roleplaying in World of Warcraft, you should avoid Goldshire and only visit the inn when necessary for quests. Otherwise, one might think that RP in World of Warcraft revolves solely around such themes – which would be quite a shame. It would also cast a false light on all the great RP projects that take place on the realms year after year.

By the way, spending a night in Goldshire is worth 10 Love Tokens – let’s hope these are the only “Love Tokens” you collect during your visit there.

By the way, during the event, you should secure this toy – a must for all roleplayers!

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EA FC 24: The 5 most expensive football players are worth over 800 million € – Do they also have the best cards in the game?

In EA FC 24 ratings determine how good or bad a player is. In real life, transfer market prices indicate how desirable a professional footballer is. We take a look at the currently most expensive footballers and show you if the most valuable stars also have the best cards in Ultimate Team.

Where do the market values come from? We took the value of the individual players from the site transfermarkt.de. This site is known for being well-informed about current developments in the transfer market.

The real market value of a player is influenced by various factors. We have focused on the most obvious criteria, which are:

  • Age / Development potential
  • Position
  • Statistics
  • Achievements

Comparison of the most expensive players: How good are they in the game?

What will you find in our list? In our ranking, we first briefly introduce the position and the individual players (rank, name, age, club, positions). Below you will see their current market value and the rating range (starting from the gold card they received at the launch of EA FC 24 to the currently strongest special version). After that, we will briefly discuss statistics and achievements that contribute to their market price, before we finally take a closer look at various Ultimate Team cards of the stars.

Three players share the first place.

Place 1: Jude Bellingham, 20 (Real Madrid) – CM, CDM, CAM

EA FC 24 Bellingham Gold and special cards
  • Market value: 180 million €
  • Rating: 8696

This is what makes the footballer Bellingham so valuable: Bellingham is one of the most valuable players this season. He has played 20 games and has 17 direct goal involvements (14 goals and 3 assists). Since leaving Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023, he has increased his market value by another 60 million euros. Due to his versatility, he is perhaps the most sought-after player in world football at the moment, as he can play all positions in midfield and attack.

The Englishman has yet to win major titles in his club career, narrowly missing out on the championship with Dortmund. At Real Madrid, it should only be a matter of time before he gets his first trophies.

How good is Bellingham in EA FC 24: Originally rated “only” with an overall rating of 86, his strong season can also be tracked through a Team-of-the-Week card (TOTW), Player-of-the-Month card (POTM), and especially through his Team-of-the-Year card (TOTY) in EA FC 24. In the game, his strongest version, with his Playstyle+ for the intense R1-OP dribbling, is also among the best cards. However, with a market value of around 7.5 million in the game, he does not quite reach the top spots of the most valuable cards in Ultimate Team.

Place 1: Erling Haaland, 23 (Manchester City) – ST

EA FC 24 Haaland Gold and special cards
  • Market value: 180 million €
  • Rating: 9197

This is what makes the footballer Haaland so valuable: Recently, the Norwegian world-class striker missed a few games due to a persistent injury. Nevertheless, his numbers this season are impressive. After scoring 36 goals in 35 games last season, Haaland already has more goal involvements than games this season. In 16 matches, he recorded 14 goals and 4 assists. Due to his impressive numbers, Haaland’s market value has remained stable at 180 million since the summer of 2023.

Despite his young age, the goal scorer has already won all the major trophies available in England and internationally (league title, cup, Champions League) last season. In the coming years, he will surely add more trophies to his collection.

How good is Haaland in EA FC 24: As the cover star, Haaland’s gold card with a rating of 91 has been one of the best players in the game from the start. Haaland’s true power could only be unleashed in-game with a trick, which caused his price to drop relatively quickly. By now, the powerful striker has several special cards (TOTW, Dynasties, TOTY) that mask his weakness. His TOTY belongs to the highest tier of the most expensive cards in EA FC 24 with a value of around 10 million coins, automatically making him a top-tier candidate.

Place 1: Kylian Mbappé, 25 (Paris Saint-Germain) – ST, LW, LF

EA FC 24 Mbappé Gold and special cards
  • Market value: 180 million €
  • Rating: 9197

This is what makes the footballer Mbappé so valuable: Mbappé is back on track this season in Ligue 1. 24 goal involvements in 19 matches speak for themselves. Nevertheless, one cannot shake the feeling that the lightning-fast striker has not yet fully realized his potential.

If we had made our ranking four years ago, in 2020, the Frenchman would have been the undisputed number 1 among the most expensive players. Mbappé had an incredible market value of 200 million €. At only 25 years old, the wonder striker is still young but now the oldest player on our list. This, combined with the lack of club success at the international level, has caused his price to drop a bit. Nevertheless, with his skills, he rightly belongs among the most expensive players on the real transfer market.

How good is Mbappé in EA FC 24: Even the gold card has been incredibly expensive since the launch of EA FC 24 and still holds a price of around 1.8 million coins, five months post-release. His gold card is only surpassed by his numerous special cards, which indicate the strong season the Frenchman is having. A TOTW, two POTM, and a Team-of-the-Groupstage (TOTGS), which were not available for under 3.5 million coins, confirm this. His TOTY card is permanently sold out at a price of 15 million coins, which sets him apart significantly from his competitors in EA FC 24. Additionally, he has a Playstyle+ that has become even more important after the patch of another OP playstyle.

Place 2: Vinícius Junior, 23 (Real Madrid) – LW, LM, ST, CF

  • Market value: 150 million €
  • Rating: 8992

This is what makes the footballer Vini Jr. so valuable: Vini Jr. has had a rapid development, making the jump to the best winger in the world over the past two years. After the departure of his striking partner Benzema, the Brazilian has come a bit more into the spotlight with opposing defenders, which he may need to get used to. A few injuries have also held him back somewhat. Nevertheless, this season he has 8 goal involvements in 14 league matches. In the Champions League, Vini Jr. has impressed in his three appearances. 2 goals and 3 assists in just 3 games are an outstanding rate.

After difficult early years at Real Madrid, he has nearly quadrupled his market value over the past three years. His collection of trophies includes Spanish championships and cup victories as well as the Champions League trophy.

How good is Vini Jr. in EA FC 24: In EA FC 24, the gold card started with a market value of over a million coins. Although its price has fallen considerably, its gold card still marks the second place (about 300,000 coins) of the most expensive gold cards in the game after Mbappé due to its still strong pace and dribbling stats. This is also due to his playstyles that make him even faster. In contrast to our first-placed players, Vini Jr. has only received a mini-TOTY and a Thunderstruck card. These versions are significantly priced lower than his competitors, which should not distract from the fact that the cards can be real game-changers in the game.

Place 3: Bukayo Saka, 22 (Arsenal FC) – RF, RM

EA FC 24 Saka Gold and special cards
  • Market value: 120 million €
  • Rating: 8691

This is what makes the footballer Saka so valuable: Another shooting star from England. Saka seamlessly continued his strong performances from last season. 16 goal involvements in 22 matches in the Premier League are impressive. Additionally, he was directly involved in 7 goals in the Champions League. Saka’s greatest asset at such a young age is probably his fitness. In the 22/23 season, he played in all 38 league matches. Also this year, he has only missed one match and is indispensable for the Arsenal team.

In the last two years, the winger has doubled his market value. If he were to win the championship or even the European Championship 2024 this year, it wouldn’t take long for him to catch up to the four players ahead of him.

How good is Saka in EA FC 24: Like national teammate Bellingham, Saka had an overall rating of 86 at the start of EA FC 24. A TOTW, a Road-to-the-Knockouts card (RTTK), and a TOTGS card have boosted his rating somewhat. In EA FC 24, the English winger is still waiting for a card that matches his real market value. The most expensive version costs just over 800,000 coins, leaving him well behind the cards of his competitors. Unfortunately, no card of Saka has a second Playstyle+ yet.

An expert has ranked all playstyles for EA FC 24. You can view the results here: Professional ranks all playstyles, placing great value on defense

Can the cards keep up with the real market values of the stars?

Yes, the best versions of the most valuable players not only dominate in reality but also rank among the best and most expensive cards in Ultimate Team. Only Saka cannot keep up with the prices of his competitors. He may be waiting for a really strong card in the upcoming events. He certainly deserves it.

It is noticeable, although not surprising, that all the players are found in the attacking third of the football field. One will search in vain for defenders or even goalkeepers among the most expensive football professionals. The most expensive defender is only ranked 28th, with Josko Gvardiol from Manchester City (market value: 80 million €).

A German has narrowly missed the list. Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich is in 4th place with a market value of 110 million €. Florian Wirtz, another German player from Bayer Leverkusen, follows closely behind Musiala with a price of 100 million €.

And one last interesting fact: If the current reports from transfer experts are to be believed, with Mbappé’s move from PSG to Real Madrid for the 2024/25 season, he, Bellingham, and Vini Jr. could all play together in one team, making Real Madrid’s attack worth over 500 million €. Also in Ultimate Team, the Real attack should require several million coins.

Messi has already reached his peak in real life. Nevertheless, his TOTY still belongs to the most expensive cards in the game. Some players received it as a gift.

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Palworld: Player defeats Alpha-Pal at Level 50 using a staircase

In Palworld there are Alpha-Pals that you can find and defeat in the open world. A player has found a trick to easily take down a Jetragon at level 50.

While there are five NPCs in Palworld waiting for you with their Boss-Pals in their towers, there are also some Alpha-Pals that you can find and fight in the open world. However, this can be quite challenging at higher levels and can cost you a lot of time and some health points.

A player has figured out a trick to easily take down a Jetragon at level 50 without having to fight the Alpha-Pal for a long time himself. On X, he presented his strategy on February 4th – the clip has been viewed over 1.9 million times as of February 7th, 7:45 PM.

If you want to fight the strong Alpha-Pals, it is advisable to level up first. Here are a few tips for leveling up quickly:

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Palworld: How you can level up quickly

A “Stairway” meant disaster

How did he defeat the Alpha-Pal? In the clip from “makeUmove” on February 4th on X, you can see how the player character first runs up a very long stone staircase after shooting a level 50 Jetragon.

Once at the top, the player character jumps off the staircase and moves towards the ground with his Glider-Pal. On the ground, he uses Palworld’s demolition mode to tear down the lower stone plates of the staircase. This causes the entire staircase to collapse.

At that moment, the Alpha-Pal is apparently on the staircase. It falls, crashes to the ground, and is defeated. In the clip, the text “Boss First Kill” is visible – the player has taken down the “Level 50” Jetragon.

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What does the community say about this? One user comments on X that the strategy is “nice, but also a big unnecessary waste of time.” Others praise his approach, while one user wonders how the player managed to stack the floors of the staircase so high.

GamesRadar+ also points out that Jetragon can fly, but the AI apparently wasn’t programmed to fly when “literally the ground is pulled out from under its feet.”

As for bosses and Alpha-Pals, players come up with various creative ways to defeat them in Palworld.

One player has also found a trick to take down strong Alpha-Pals. He was able to defeat a Pal at level 45 in seconds without any problems and shared his strategy with the community: Palworld: Player discovers genius trick to easily defeat strong bosses

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Twitch streamer Trymacs gets quite a beating in the German survival hit on Steam, praises the game for it

The Twitch streamer Trymacs presents in a new YouTube video excerpts from his first hours in a new survival game. Although he gets quite a beating, he still finds the game appealing.

Which game did Trymacs play? Trymacs presents in his latest YouTube video a compilation of his first hours in the German survival hit Enshrouded. Recently, the streamer seems to be diving deeper into survival games. Recently, he explored Palworld and Minecraft, which ended in proper chaos. Now he is obviously taken by Enshrouded.

What is Enshrouded about? Enshrouded is an action-survival RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by a magical pestilence. You fight your way through decaying kingdoms, battle mutated creatures and powerful bosses, and seek out secrets and treasures. Your goal? To save the land from the corruption of the Shrouds.

Through grid-based building, you can create magnificent architecture and craft legendary equipment. In multiplayer gameplay, you confront challenges together and uncover the secrets of a fallen kingdom.

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The game is hard, but I like it

Why does Trymacs get beaten in Enshrouded? The reason why Trymacs gets beaten has various causes. On the one hand, he sometimes dies in the game when attacked by enemies, leading to situations where he and his teammates are defeated by a single hit. Despite the challenges, they manage to defeat the first boss relatively quickly.

Additionally, some humorous situations provide entertainment, such as when Trymacs dies because he breaks an explosive barrel.

During the video, Trymacs expresses that the game comes with a certain difficulty, saying: The game is really hard, but I like it. He praises his chat for recommending the game and repeatedly shows his joy throughout the video.

These are the reactions from his community: The reactions from Trymacs’ community are mixed. While one half is happy about the content related to Enshrouded, the other half expresses criticism.

However, it’s less about Trymacs finding the game hard. Rather, the issue is that he recently started playing Minecraft with other streamers and then played Palworld. He has not satisfactorily completed either game yet. Some fans comment on this under the video:

  • RandomClipsEditor writes: Is Trymacs now playing a new survival game every other week?
  • aonis5308 asks: Has he stopped playing Palworld?
  • Ixon7161 notes: In 2 weeks, the same title [from the video] will appear in [another] game

Besides Palworld and Enshrouded, Trymacs is currently also active in Minecraft. Why this causes absolute chaos, you can find out here: “Stop hitting now” – The German Twitch elite plays Minecraft and turns into bickering children

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Pokémon GO: Why you should play in the battle league, even if you don’t like it

In Pokémon GO you can battle against other trainers in the Battle League. Why it’s worth it, we will show you.

What is the Battle League? In the Battle League, you can compete against other trainers from around the world in Pokémon GO. There are 3 different areas in which you can compete.

  • There is the Great League, where Pokémon up to 1500 CP can compete.
  • The Ultra League, where the cap is 2500 CP for competing Pokémon.
  • And the Master League, where there is no CP limit.

When you compete in the Battle League, you fight in so-called battle sets. A battle set, of which you can complete 4 per day, consists of 5 battles each. Depending on how many of these 5 battles you win, you will receive different rewards at the end of the set. And because of these rewards, it is worth participating in the Battle League, even if it might not be your favorite area in the game.

If you are having trouble succeeding in the Battle League, feel free to check out what tips 3 professionals have for the Battle League.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer

Stardust, Items, and even Legendary Pokémon as Rewards

How do I get Stardust in the Battle League? The first reward you always receive in the Battle League is Stardust. Even if you don’t win any of the 5 battles, you will receive Stardust at the end of the battle set. You can earn additional Stardust if you win a battle and an extra bonus if you win all 5 battles of the set.

How can I obtain Legendary Pokémon in the Battle League? Once you reach level 20 in the Battle League, you can also receive Legendary Pokémon as rewards. If you win 3 battles in a battle set, you will be rewarded with an encounter with a Pokémon. Which Pokémon it is will be randomly selected from a specific pool.

There is also a chance to encounter a Legendary Pokémon. This is always one that is currently available in 5*-raids in the game.

What items can I get in the Battle League? If you achieve 2 victories in a battle set, you will receive items as a reward. This can include evolution stones, charged or fast TMs, and even between 1 and 3 rare candies. These are particularly interesting for most, as they are rare and hard to obtain.

If you even achieve 4 victories in a battle set, you will receive an additional 3 guaranteed rare candies. So, if you have 4 victories in a battle set and get lucky with the items, you can obtain up to 6 rare candies in a single battle set.

Next Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM, there will be a Battle Day in Pokémon GO. On this day, you can play 20 battle sets in the Battle League instead of the usual 5. Additionally, the Stardust rewards will be quadrupled. This does not apply to the Stardust you receive at the end of a battle set, but for all rewards for victories.

What do you think about the Battle League? Are you active there yourself or do you plan to be? If so, in which leagues can you be found? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and discuss with other trainers there. If you want to know which events are still coming up in February 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find that information with us.

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New MMORPG Wants to Bring Back the Golden Age with WoW – Could Actually Work

A campaign for a new fantasy MMORPG has launched on Kickstarter: Scars of Honor. The free-to-play MMORPG is set to offer 10 classes and is scheduled for release in 2026. Scars of Honor aims to bring back the golden age of online role-playing games and is clearly inspired by WoW. This sounds like it should raise skepticism at first, but the MMORPG surprises with expertise: They have consulted MMORPG expert Josh Strife Hayes for advice.

What kind of game is this?

  • The development of “Scars of Honor” began in 2021. Currently, 60 people are working on the game, which is set to be released in Q1 2026 for PC and mobile. They aim to provide complete crossplay, so you can continue on mobile where you left off on PC.
  • The developers promise a “free-to-play model” without pay-to-win.
  • There will be 10 classes and 8 races. Localization for German is also planned.
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Developers provide insight into the MMORPG “Scars of Honor”

What is being sought on Kickstarter? On Kickstarter, they are looking for the somewhat meager amount of $200,000 for an MMORPG. With a contribution of $24, you receive an account for the game. However, you can also spend $1,900 to snag numerous gimmicks and appear as your own monument in the game.

The vibe of the game is: MMORPGs were great in the past and are terrible today

What is the message of the MMORPG: The message is very clear: “MMORPGs were great in the past and are terrible today.” They have specifically invited a YouTuber, Mrs. STIX from MMOBYTE, to clarify: This is not nostalgia, but simply a fact. She never played the old MMORPGs back then, so she does not have a distorted view but a clear perspective: MMORPGs were great in the past, and now they just aren’t as good.

However, the developers are fully embracing the nostalgia melody: Back in the day, people would meet up with friends and play for nights on end.

The mechanics of Scars of Honor should therefore bring back the “old values”; one should play together with the community and not alone.

This experience from the past is what they want to bring back, improved and modernized.

The classes and races of Scars of Honor:

Why should one be skeptical? The pure facts initially speak against this MMORPG: A new studio, Kickstarter, mobile, it looks like “WoW ordered from Wish” – these are actually all signs that MMORPG players should be skeptical.

The release date of Q1 2026 also sounds like it could certainly be postponed several times.

MMORPG expert Josh Strife Hayes appears in the video

Why should one be optimistic? The developers have launched an initiative and brought YouTubers on board to provide feedback. This includes MMOBYTE, Callum Upton, but also Josh Strife Hayes – which is noteworthy.

The YouTuber Hayes is considered an incorruptible authority – not least because he is British and speaks with a slightly snobbish accent. Hayes seems to see potential in Scars of Honor (via youtube).

He met the team, looked at the ideas, and everything looked really good, says the distinguished Brit. He explains to the developers what is particularly important for an MMORPG, such as a stable server structure or good controls – WASD is crucial and it should feel good to jump.

Why is the MMORPG interesting? A pledge on Kickstarter should not be recommended just because Josh Strife Hayes dropped by for a coffee and a video. However, the fact that the MMORPG authority is connecting with the game is indeed unusual.

This certainly shows that the developers can look into the hearts of MMORPG players. Also, the whole vibe of the game, “like back when you really loved WoW,” could work.

However, this is also precisely the vibe that WildStar exuded about 10 years ago and we can painfully remember how that turned out.

However, it should also be considered: Not only has WoW changed since 2005, but the players from back then have also aged. Back then, they could still game all night with friends. If they do that today, they probably get in trouble with their boss or their wife – or both.

MMORPGs seeking funding through crowdfunding have not had a very good track record: 6 promising crowdfunding MMORPGs that have spectacularly failed

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Pokémon GO: Tobutz Counter Guide with the 20 best attackers

The 20 best counters against Tobutz in Pokémon GO are summarized for you in this raid guide. To defeat the raid boss quickly, we show you the best moveset here on MeinMMO.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Tobutz is a Legendary Pokémon from the fourth generation of games. Together with Vesprit and Selfe, they represent the trio of the lake legend.

When can you challenge Tobutz? You can find Tobutz in Level 5 raids from May 12 to May 21, 2025. You will find it along with Vesprit and Selfe in their respective regions. Here, you will likely need to use a remote raid to catch it.

The best counters against Tobutz in the raid

  1. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
  2. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
  3. Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
  4. Necrozma Dawn Wings with Dark Claw and Shadow Beam
  5. Mega Houndoom with Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch
  6. Mega Banette with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
  7. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Exceeding Storm
  8. Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
  9. Shadow Mewtwo with Psychic Blade and Shadow Ball
  10. Hydreigon with Bite and Crunch
  11. Shadow Skelabra with Burden and Shadow Ball
  12. Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
  13. Darkrai with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
  14. Shadow Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
  15. Shadow Houndoom with Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch
  16. Giratina (Origin Forme) with Dark Claw and Phantom Force
  17. Mega Alakazam with Psychic Blade and Shadow Ball
  18. Hoopa (Unbound) with Astonish and Shadow Ball
  19. Shadow Snibunna with Dark Pulse and Sucker Punch
  20. Mega Absol with Dark Pulse and Dark Aura
  21. Skelabra with Burden and Shadow Ball

Weaknesses of Tobutz: As Tobutz is a Psychic type, it is particularly weak against attacks from Bug, Ghost, and Dark types.

Can you catch Shiny Tobutz? Yes, you can now catch the shiny form of Tobutz in Pokémon GO.

How many trainers do you need? Trainers who use the best counters, are at least level 40, and have some experience with raids can defeat Tobutz with just three players. Theoretically, it is even possible with two players if your counters are particularly strong. If you have lower levels, you should rely on more players in your group.

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Palworld: Player builds an elevator – Even the developers are amazed

In Palworld, a player has found a creative way to move up inside a building. He built a type of “elevator” and has even surprised the developers with it.

When it comes to movement in Palworld, there are various options. You can walk, ride on Pals, or fly, even use a glider and “fly” over the map. Additionally, there is a useful item that allows you to pull yourself up rocks and buildings.

A player used the item inside a building and created a sort of elevator. On X, he presented this in a video clip on February 6, which at the current time (February 7, 6:30 PM) has already recorded over 2.6 million views.

In the video, you can see where to find a fast mount in Palworld:

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Palworld: Here you will find a super fast ground mount

“Elevator” thanks to the grappling hook gun

What item does he use? The player uses a grappling hook gun in the clip that allows for quick movement. The rope of the gun hooks onto the targeted location and then pulls the character there. However, the mechanism seems to work differently here.

In the clip, you can see the character shooting out of a window with the gun and then flying up along the wall:

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You can unlock the grappling hook gun with “Ancient Technology Points”: This is how you get Ancient Technology and unlock powerful abilities.

How does the community react? On X, a user writes that he “loves” the idea. Another user notes that they now just need appropriate elevator music. One user comments: “Who needs stairs when you have a fancy elevator! #LazyLife” (in German: Faulenzerleben).

The clip has been viewed millions of times and shared over 400 times.

The developers of Palworld also shared the clip. In the post on X, they write: “Well… that was unexpected… They built an elevator.”

Does it work? We tried this in Palworld and found that it worked. We placed a stone platform and put stone walls on all four sides. Then, we stood against one wall and used the grappling hook gun to target the point where the floor and wall meet.

Soon after we “shot,” we also flew up—until the point where the wall ended. And we remained in that position, as you can see in the first screenshot. With the key indicated in the game, you can cancel the process (on the keyboard with “CTRL”). Then you essentially stand on the edge of the wall, as illustrated in the second screenshot.

From there, you could then fly down again or enter other rooms that connect to that spot (if you have built any). Whether this method always works and stays in the game, we cannot say.

If you are new to Palworld, we have compiled a list of small yet valuable tips and facts for you that MeinMMO author Linda herself wishes she had known earlier: 20 tips for Palworld that I wish I had known earlier

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The WWE removes one of its biggest stars from the cover of its new wrestling game amid a huge scandal

The former MMA fighter and football player Brock Lesnar is one of the absolute superstars of WWE. Nevertheless, the giant will likely no longer be seen on the cover of the upcoming wrestling game WWE 2K24.

What is the current situation at WWE? In January 2024, serious allegations were made against the then-head of WWE, Vince McMahon. Former employee Janel Grant accused him of sexual misconduct. McMahon is also said to have attempted to arrange sexual encounters between her and WWE officials and wrestlers. McMahon resigned after the allegations became public.

The lawsuit also mentions a “former UFC champion” whose name is not disclosed. Reports suggest this refers to wrestling superstar Brock Lesnar. There has been no official confirmation yet.

However, attentive fans have now noticed that Lesnar is no longer featured on the cover of the “40 Years of Wrestlemania” edition of the upcoming wrestling game 2K24 in the latest gameplay trailer that was released on February 6, 2024. Instead, John Cena has taken his place, and Triple H and Shawn Michaels have also been moved around to fill the gap.

You can see the trailer here:

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WWE 2K24 shows game modes and wild brawls behind the scenes

Digital likeness disappears after wrestler’s scandal

What kind of game is it anyway? WWE 2K24 is the upcoming 24th edition of the well-known wrestling game. The standard edition is set to be released on March 8, 2024, prominently featuring wrestler Cody Rhodes on the cover.

The special “40 Years of Wrestlemania” edition, on the other hand, showcases a collection of some of the biggest WWE stars. It is set to be released on March 5, 2024. All editions will be available for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

What does this mean for the wrestler? It is still unclear whether the change on the cover means that Brock Lesnar will be entirely removed from the game. The digital likeness of the wrestler was previously removed from the mobile game “WWE Supercard.”

The last ring appearance of the wrestler is also a bit farther back now. Lesnar is generally considered one of the absolute superstars of WWE. The 130-kilogram MMA fighter broke the legendary Wrestlemania streak of the infamous Undertaker and is a 10-time world champion.

At the moment, however, everything suggests that he will not step back into the ring anytime soon.

Wrestler Randy Orton is said to have paid $1,000 for someone to level him up to max level in Elden Ring

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Palworld: Player needs 120 hours to analyze the value of all items – These items are really worth it

Each item in Palworld has its own sales value. But which one gives you the greatest profit? This question was posed by a player. For a whole 120 hours, he analyzed each individual item and came to a surprising conclusion.

What are the items in Palworld worth? That depends on different factors. All items – including weapons, armor, food, or ammunition – cost different amounts. The most expensive item in the game is, for example, the Homing Sphere Launcher.

This weapon costs 15,000 gold and can be sold for 46,000 gold. This results in a profit of 31,000 gold. At first glance, this weapon is the most profitable one. But a Reddit user wanted to know more.

He not only compared the costs and the selling price but also calculated how much labor is required for it.

Also important for the new analysis: How difficult are the raw materials needed for the respective item to find? Some resources, like ore, are easier to acquire than others. And some of the most expensive items, like the aforementioned Homing Sphere Launcher, require very rare raw materials for their production.

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Palworld showcases the small monsters in massive action in the early access trailer

After 120 hours, the player knew the most valuable item

What did the analysis find? First of all, a lot of work. The user Borax_the_Mighty stated in his post on Reddit that he invested a total of 120 hours in the analysis. Just finding out the selling prices of each of the 140 items took a lot of time.

In the end, the user was surprised by the result. The item with the highest profit was, in fact, plain nails. Yes, you read that right. Nails. This item is easy to make and sells well.

How do you get nails? Nails are made from 1x iron ingot. It’s best to use an iron farm for this. From one ingot, you get 2x nails. Each nail sells for 160 gold.

The iron ingot alone would only bring 20 gold when sold. However, if you apply 30 labor, you get 2x nails at 160 each. You sell them for 320, resulting in a profit of 300 gold. That’s quite a good value.

Following this principle, several other items on the top list are quite surprising. In second place is pizza. The complete top 10 is as follows:

  1. Nails
  2. Pizza
  3. Berries
  4. Wool
  5. Wheat
  6. Tomatoes
  7. Repair Kit
  8. Cooked Meat
  9. Bread with Jam
  10. Mega Shield

The complete analysis with a listing of all items available in the game can be found in a separate Google Drive document that the Reddit user made public. In a video on YouTube, he explains his list in more detail.

How does the community react? The players commenting under the Reddit post are surprised by the results of the analysis. That nails are the most profitable item leads to some eyebrow-raising jokes.

Lazy-Singer4391 writes: “That moment when I realized selling nails is better than crafting ammunition…”

Because with the gold earned, you can easily buy the valuable ammunition for your weapons instead of crafting it.

The fact that pizza is so profitable also pleases the community: “Standard mafia business. Pizza in the front, ammunition in the back,” writes user Tunatron_Prime.

Lofus1989, on the other hand, suspects that the nails, and perhaps other items in terms of profit, could soon be nerfed. After all, the game regularly receives updates. Here you can find all information about the latest patch.

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Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening: How to farm the event in under an hour

In Diablo 4, the “Lunar Awakening” event is currently taking place, where you can earn rewards. You can learn how to farm efficiently here on MeinMMO.

On February 6th, the “Lunar Awakening” started in Diablo 4. Inspired by typical “Chinese New Year events”, you will receive bonuses during the event and can earn some rewards. You collect “Favor of the Ancients” and can unlock a total of 10 levels in the event, each containing two rewards.

To start the quest, you need to travel to Ked Bardu and speak with the NPC Ying-Yue. After that, you can start farming for your rewards – and complete the event in under an hour.

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Diablo 4: Lunar Awakening – All new content of the event

How do I farm efficiently? To receive the rewards and complete the levels of the event, you need to collect “Favor of the Ancients”. This is done by activating the Lunar Shrines and slaying monsters while the bonuses of the special shrine are active.

To quickly get through the event and grab the rewards, there are two options. And to add some variety to farming, you can switch between them.

Purify Lunar Shrines in the Overworld

The Lunar Shrines appear in several areas on the map, identifiable by the special symbol. By completing the task to purify the shrines, you not only receive bonuses but also gifts for the Tree of Whispers. You can recognize them by the special symbol on the map.

In the first screenshot, you can see that some Lunar Shrines are located in event areas, identifiable by the red circle. Here, you must first complete the event to be able to “use” the special shrine.

In our case, there were instances where there was no shrine despite the map symbol being present, not even in the vicinity. Other players have reported this as well, such as Diablo expert Rob2628 on YouTube. Don’t linger too long in the area and switch to another one.

Depending on which Lunar Shrine you encounter, various bonuses may await you. More details about the bonuses and the event can be found in our article:

Dungeons with the Affix “Favor of the Ancients”

During the event, you can receive Nightmarish Seals for dungeons and vaults with the affix “Favor of the Ancients”, on one hand in the “great awakened loot” you receive in the event, and on the other hand in the dungeons themselves that have the affix.

The affix means that Lunar Shrines appear in the dungeons and vaults, and you also receive a 10% bonus on your glyph XP. To farm for the event, you should stick to these seals and initially ignore others.

If you receive seals with the “Favor of the Ancients” affix, you should definitely use them – but in any case, keep them. According to the developers, the seals retain the affix even after the event (source: news.blizzard.com).

If you stick to the two options and essentially move from one Lunar Shrine to another – in the Overworld and/or in the dungeons, you can complete the event in under an hour. However, you don’t need to hurry (yet), as the Lunar Awakening lasts until February 20th.

During the “Lunar Awakening” event in Diablo 4, you can not only earn rewards but also a player title. What you need to do for that can be found here: You can receive a hidden title during the Lunar Awakening – Here’s how to unlock it

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On Amazon you can currently watch 2 seasons of one of the best gangster series for free

The gangster series “Peaky Blinders – Gangs of Birmingham” can be watched for free on Amazon via Freevee. Two of the six seasons are available to you here for free.

What kind of series is it? Peaky Blinders – Gangs of Birmingham is a gangster series and BBC production that aired between 2013 and 2022.

It is considered one of the best series on Netflix, and on IMDb, Peaky Blinders scores very well with 8.8 stars from 632,918 ratings.

It is similarly rated on Rotten Tomatoes, where Peaky Blinders also achieved a remarkable 93% on both the Tomatometer and the Average Audience Score.

Here you can see a trailer for the first season of Peaky Blinders:

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English trailer for the first season of the gangster series ‘Peaky Blinders’

What is Peaky Blinders about? The series is set in England and tells the story of the Shelby family between the world wars.

It begins in 1919, shortly after the events of World War I, and follows Thomas Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy) and his gang of street criminals, the “Peaky Blinders.” The Shelbys are one of the most prominent families in the criminal underworld, having significant influence on Birmingham as well.

However, Chief Inspector Chester Campbell shows up one day on behalf of the Royal Irish Constabulary to put an end to the gang’s activities once and for all.

How can you watch the seasons for free? Through Freevee, Amazon’s video platform, you can stream the first two seasons of Peaky Blinders for free. However, you will have to endure commercial breaks.

You can directly access the Freevee Amazon page for Peaky Blinders through this link.

If you are already using the Amazon Prime Video app, you can also access the two seasons for free through it.

You can read more about Peaky Blinders here with our colleagues from Moviepilot: Peaky Blinders star can’t stand one thing about the series: “Crazy that people like it”

What is Freevee? Freevee is owned by Amazon and is an ad-supported streaming service. Therefore, you can watch the programming completely for free, but you will have to tolerate commercial breaks.

Where can I watch the other seasons of Peaky Blinders? If you also want to see the other four seasons of Peaky Blinders, you can currently stream all 6 seasons on Netflix.

On Freevee, you can also currently watch a famous gladiator series: You can currently watch a gladiator series rated 18+ for free on Amazon.

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Stunning landscapes and epic battles – Survival MMO on Steam shows its world in the trailer

The survival MMO Myth of Empires version 1.0 is gearing up for its launch on February 21 on Steam. A trailer showcases some of the new gameplay features, the diverse landscape, epic battles, and much more that awaits you.

What is Myth of Empires about? The strategy sandbox MMO “Myth of Empires,” which recently overcame legal disputes with Studio Wildcard and Smilegate, will be released as planned later this month.

Myth of Empires is a sandbox adventure that transports you to a new world where you can build a powerful empire. With over 1200 production modes and the ability to tame NPCs, animals, and horses, the game offers a variety of options for creative gameplay.

In epic battles on ever-changing battlefields, you can combine hundreds of weapons and armor. Cross-server combat and various game modes provide additional variety and challenges for players of every play style.

A variety of stunning landscapes

The release trailer shows you what you can expect in the world of Myth of Empires version 1.0: The trailer for Myth of Empires offers an action-packed glimpse into the gameplay, from epic battles to building communities. In addition to these, the trailer also shows gathering resources, taming mounts, and exploring the new map Dongzhou Island.

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Myth of Empires – Release Trailer

This island features a variety of landscapes, including lush vegetation, coastal scenery, and volcanoes, as well as new challenges and boss content.

The team also hints at upcoming DLCs, including new civilizations. After a challenging development process, Myth of Empires is now just about to launch.

These are the community reactions: The reactions under the video on the official YouTube channel of Myth of Empires are mostly very positive. Some users express the following:

  • FishMonger849 writes: “Has anyone else’s jaw dropped? This is incredible!”
  • svvap_ comments: “Finally, you are back! This game was fantastic before the shutdown and is going to be even more fantastic now. I can’t wait!”
  • dmedia8352 notes: “I am so excited. Two weeks, gogogo. I am also curious when it will finally start. See you soon.”

You can read in this article why the game was removed from Steam and what the lawsuit was about:
ARK Survival Evolved sues Myth of Empire

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Palworld: Player discovers a glitch that leaves bosses completely defenseless: “Must be fixed as soon as possible”

A player has discovered a glitch in Palworld that affects boss fights. He appeals for the bug to be fixed quickly.

Boss fights can and should be challenging and difficult. This is also the case in Palworld. Here you have various types of boss fights. These include not only normal bosses but also legendary bosses as well as bosses that await you with their trainers in towers.

As a player shows in a YouTube video, he has now stumbled upon a glitch that renders the bosses completely defenseless in boss fights. This allowed him to defeat the bosses without them dealing a single point of damage to him.

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Basic game function erroneously causes defenseless bosses

What did the player do? In his video, the player explains that he stumbled upon this bug by chance. At the beginning of a boss fight, he crouched down with his character and approached the boss like this. He noticed that the boss did not move and did not attack him, allowing him to defeat the boss without resistance.

Since the player thought this was a coincidence, he then tested this bug on other bosses to find out if it is reproducible. Even in these targeted tests, the bug occurred, and the bosses did not attack him.

The player tested this bug on various bosses. It could be reproduced on both normal bosses, on legendary bosses like Anubis, as well as in the boss fights in the towers.

What does the player say about it? The player is aware of the serious bug this is in Palworld. He writes in the title of his video: This needs to be fixed as soon as possible!

It remains to be seen how quickly the Palworld team will fix the bug and roll it out to players in an update. The current update with version 0.1.4.1, which has just been released, has already fixed another quirky bug. All information about it can be found in the patch notes for the new update in Palworld.

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