CoD MW3: Meta Loadout for the BP50 – Setup with Attachments

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the BP50 was introduced in Season 2 and is currently one of the best assault rifles. We show you a strong setup with attachments and a good alternative.

The assault rifle “BP50” was introduced with Season 2 in CoD: MW3 and soon secured a spot among the meta builds for multiplayer. The BP50 resembles the F2000 from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from 2009 and is said to be according to Dexerto a replica of it.

To help you know what attachments to aim for, we have put together a strong setup for the BP50. According to wzstats.gg, the assault rifle currently has the highest selection rate and ranks first among the meta weapons.

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These attachments are needed for the BP50 meta loadout

The BP50 is an assault rifle with optimal mobility. The weapon also provides exceptional precision at medium to long range as well as a high rate of fire. With the right attachments, it becomes even stronger.

  • Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
  • Barrel: Lore-9 Heavy Barrel
  • Stock: Moat-40 Stock
  • Ammunition: 5.56 NATO High Grain
  • Rear Grip: TRST-IV Grip Tape
Attachments in English
  • Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
  • Barrel: Lore-9 Heavy Barrel
  • Stock: Moat-40 Stock
  • Ammunition: 5.56 NATO High Grain Rounds
  • Rear Grip: TRST-IV Grip Tape

What makes the setup strong? The setup is considered according to wzstats.gg to be a meta build for MW3. The precision is slightly increased by the Shadowstrike Suppressor, and your shots are not detected by radar. The heavy Lore-9 Barrel increases bullet speed and range, making it suitable for intense firefights. The “Moat-40 Stock” increases recoil control and mobility.

The rounds of the “5.56 NATO High Grain” ammunition are more penetrating over longer distances, but they decrease your recoil control. The TRST-IV Grip Tape increases your movement speed while aiming as well as recoil control.

Alternative BP50 loadout for better recoil control

A good alternative that offers better recoil control is the following:

  • Muzzle: Suppressor (Colossus)
  • Underbarrel: Kimura Ryn-03 Vertical Grip
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Magazine: 45 Round Magazine
  • Optic: MK. 3 Reflector
Attachments in English
  • Muzzle: Colossus Suppressor
  • Underbarrel: Kimura Seraphic Vertical Grip
  • Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
  • Magazine: 45 Round Mag
  • Optic: MK. 3 Reflector

What makes this setup so strong? The setup is considered one of the best loadouts for the BP50 in multiplayer according to dualshockers. The muzzle greatly improves recoil control, as does the underbarrel, which also increases precision. The laser improves your aim speed and stability when aiming – however, it is visible in red when aiming.

With a 45 round magazine, you can take down more enemies before having to reload. However, the larger magazine is not necessary for the build. The optic is also optional, but the MK. 3 Reflector offers a clear sight picture with minimal obstructions.

How do I unlock the weapon? You can unlock the BP50 assault rifle in Sector B7 of the Battle Pass. What exactly you need to do, we have listed here.

How do I unlock the attachments? You unlock certain attachments at early levels of the BP50, such as the “Moat-40 Stock” at level 2. The “Heavy Lore-9 Barrel” can only be equipped at weapon level 13, and the “TRST-IV Grip Tape” only at weapon level 18.

Therefore, we recommend activating weapon XP tokens and playing a few rounds of multiplayer or other modes in CoD: MW3. With that, you should be able to bring the weapon to the maximum level 20 in 1–2 hours. You can find tips for quickly leveling weapons here.

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User hangs water cooling in the icy winter air, hopes for extreme cooling of his PC – Others warn: “Not the best idea”

To cool his computer more effectively, a user hangs the radiator of his water cooling system out of the window. Parts of the community fear that his system might be damaged by incoming moisture.

Powerful PC systems require effective cooling to dissipate their high operating temperatures. Some users utilize water cooling in their computers for this purpose. When configured correctly, depending on the situation, it can achieve lower temperatures compared to a standard air cooling.

For one user, using water cooling was not enough. For this reason, he laid part of his water cooling system out of the window to take advantage of the low outside temperatures. Parts of the community consider this a bad idea due to the impending moisture in his system.

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Moisture in a PC can become a serious problem

What did the tinkerer do? User Hux2448 shared a photo on Reddit with the community that sparked considerable discussion. The picture shows the radiator of a water cooling system that has been extended out of a window along with the fan.

The user did not add any extra security for the radiator. The whole construction is only supported by the power cables of the fans and the two hoses of the water circuit, which lead back into the house to the computer. He does not provide technical details about the actual PC.

Why is this considered a bad idea? Some users on Reddit believe that moisture could enter the PC. Their main argument is the different temperatures inside the house and outside where part of the water cooling system is located.

They argue that this way, condensation would form on the hoses of the water cooling system inside the PC. If this water then drips onto the hardware, it could cause a short circuit and thus damage the computer.

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How realistic is this scenario? The conditions for water to condense in the computer are definitely present. A good example of this is a beverage bottle taken out of the refrigerator and then placed on a table in a warm room.

After a short time, condensation forms on the surface because the bottle is initially much colder than the room air. The warm room air cools at the surface of the bottle. This cooled air can hold less moisture and releases water molecules, which collect and become visible as condensate.

If the bottle is left out in the room for a longer period instead of being returned to the refrigerator, it will slowly warm up. Its temperature will approach that of the room, condensation will decrease and eventually stop altogether.

What does this mean for the PC? Cold air from outside enhances heat dissipation through the radiator, which is exposed to cooler outside temperatures. This way, the coolant in the radiator is cooled down more than usual and gets circulated back into the building through the hose system to the internal part of the water cooling in the computer.

The liquid cooled down by the outside air in the hose also lowers its temperature. It is questionable whether the surface of the hose will get cold enough for condensation to actually occur. The generally higher temperatures present in a computer, which are generally above room temperature, contradict this possibility.

At an air temperature of 22 degrees and a humidity level of 70%, water molecules will begin to condense in the air if the air temperature is lowered to 16.3 degrees (via luftdicht.de). If the hose in the water cooling system reaches these values, moisture in the computer cannot be ruled out.

How can you protect yourself from this? If you cannot directly influence the temperatures or they need to remain this low, there are ways to catch or prevent the condensation.

One solution would be to wrap the affected hoses with felt strips, as installers do on a larger scale with pipes in buildings. The felt absorbs any condensation that occurs and gradually releases it back to the air.

Another option would be insulating covers that are placed over the actual hoses of the water cooling system. However, this is more complicated than the felt method, and if not sealed airtight, condensation can still form and leak out at the ends.

A water cooling system can be a good addition to your gaming PC as long as there is no risk of moisture from condensation, as in the case above. An engineer did not place his water cooling system outside for lower temperatures, but designed it completely himself: Engineer builds his gaming PC into a desk, taking a whole year – The community is impressed

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Does Microsoft even have a chance with a new Xbox against a PS6 from Sony?

Microsoft has stated that it aims to achieve the “greatest technological leap in a hardware generation ever” with its next Xbox. But does the console even have a chance against Sony and a potential PS6? Because some points speak against an Xbox console.

Microsoft has said that it is working on a new Xbox console. This is not surprising, as it is known that manufacturers start preparing for the next generation of consoles right after the release of a console. Sony is also likely already working on a PS6, although they have not commented on it.

Phil Spencer emphasized that they want to reach the “greatest technological leap in a hardware generation ever” with their next Xbox and that they do not intend to stop their hardware business (via theverge). But is that enough to have a chance against Sony and PlayStation?

Significantly fewer units sold than Sony in 2023

What was it like in 2023? According to the site Statista, both Sony and Microsoft were able to sell their consoles in the millions: In 2023, around 7.5 million units of the Xbox Series X/S and around 21.6 million units of the PlayStation 5 were sold worldwide. However, it is striking: about 3 times as many PS5 consoles were sold as Xbox devices.

Similarly, in Japan: For every 1.6 million PS5 consoles and 2.2 million Switch systems, there are allegedly only around 76,000 Xbox devices (via vgchartz.com).

Microsoft had argued during the acquisition of Activision Blizzard that they were the much smaller competitor in the market: In Europe, Sony holds 80% of the market share with its PlayStation, while they only hold 20%. Interestingly, Microsoft omitted Nintendo from this argument (via gameindustry.biz).

Why should PS5 owners necessarily buy a new Xbox if they could also go for a PS6?

Exclusive games as an argument for consoles, but not for Xbox

The main argument for consoles has always been exclusive games that can only be played on the consoles. These are so-called “system sellers”, games for which you must buy the consoles. However, Microsoft has been more open about this for years and introduces many games not just for Xbox, but also for PC. They have now stated that 4 selected first-party games will also be released for PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Starfield, by the way, is not one of them.

With Sony, on the other hand, there are still many exclusive titles for the PS5, even though some titles are now also coming for PC with a delay. Games like the new Spider-Man are still exclusively reserved for the PS5. This rather suggests a reason to opt for a PS6 in the next generation and either buy a gaming PC or treat oneself to an upgrade like a new graphics card.

Due to Starfield, Microsoft supposedly sold more Game Pass subscriptions than ever before, but not necessarily their own consoles.

PlayStation games God of War Spider-Man Horizon Zero Dawn
God of War, Spider-Man, and the Horizon series were long exclusive to PlayStation.

Backward compatibility, Game Pass, and large developer studios as arguments for Xbox

However, there are reasons that speak for buying an Xbox. One is the significantly broader compatibility with older games, as older Xbox 360 titles also work on an Xbox Series X.

On the other hand, the Game Pass is an argument that repeatedly comes up. With Game Pass, you can play many games on your console without additional costs and do not need a powerful gaming PC for it.

Another argument is the large purchases Microsoft has made in recent years:

But whether this is enough to make Xbox competitive against the PS5 or a PS6 remains to be seen in the coming years. Even when it comes to acquisitions, Microsoft argued that they are much smaller than the big PlayStation.

Xbox or PS5? With PS5 and Xbox Series X, you can buy two powerful consoles. But which console should I buy if I have to choose one?

MeinMMO explains the similarities and differences between the PS5 and Xbox Series X. You will also find out which console you should ultimately choose.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 02/16/24

The curious and yet most useful merchant in the universe visits the Guardians again on Friday to equip them with his goods. Xur is his name, and where you can find this grotesque being in Destiny 2 and what he has to offer this time, you will find out here on MeinMMO.

What happened this week in Destiny? Not much happened in Destiny 2, but some news has unfolded. If you are among the players who have few DLCs because they are too expensive, you can now take advantage of a deal from Humble Bundle. You get 6 expansions for only 20 €.

Additionally, the team behind Destiny 2 is working on major changes regarding PvP. Cooldowns for abilities are to be adjusted, and the system behind special and heavy ammunition will be revised. The changes will take effect in March. You can find out more in our overview.

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All info about Xur on February 16, 2024 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

When does Xur come? In the shady corners, Xur appears regularly, ready to sell his exotic goods to those brave enough to find their way to him. He appears every Friday at 6:00 PM and stays until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend

The location of Xur: Xur’s presence is especially invaluable for new Guardians. However, before one can benefit from it, they must first find him. After the reset at 6:00 PM, you can start your search. MeinMMO will reveal his location.

Here is where Xur is located: In the Tower, in the Hangar.
Destiny-2 Xur Tower Hangar

Xur’s inventory from February 16 to February 20 – All exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? Xur is known for his unique and exotic items that he offers for sale every week. His arsenal includes exotic armors, weapons, and engrams that can provide the Guardians with a variety of new abilities and tactics. In Season 23, you can also get rid of some Legendary shards with him, as these will soon leave the game.

Xur’s inventory changes weekly and especially offers new players the opportunity to enhance their skills through the use of exotics and to gear up faster for the challenges in Destiny 2.

This is Xur’s offer

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Weapon: Lord of Wolves – Shotgun for 29 Legendary shards

Hunter: Gwisin Vest – Chest armor for 23 Legendary shards

  • Mobility: +8
  • Resilience: +19
  • Recovery: +6
  • Discipline: +14
  • Intellect: +13
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 62

Titan: Wormgod’s Caress – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards

  • Mobility: +6
  • Resilience: +23
  • Recovery: +7
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +7
  • Strength: +23
  • Total: 68

Warlock: Felwinter’s Helm – Helm for 23 Legendary shards

  • Mobility: +29
  • Resilience: +2
  • Recovery: +2
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +29
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 66

Legendary Armor Set: “Gleamed” Set

Besides the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. You can only buy these weapons from Xur if you also own the corresponding expansion.

Currently, he has one weapon on offer:

  • The exotic hand cannon “The Supremacy” with “Snapshot Sights”.

Trials of Osiris from February 16 – 20, 2024

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The way to the lighthouse for over 7 victories in the Trials of Osiris

This weekend, the Trials of Osiris will start again for all sweats and part-time pros who want to secure their golden ticket to the lighthouse in intense matches.

Which map is active this week? In the Trials, the Guardians must focus on a specific map.

This map is active: The Dead Cliffs, on the EDZ.
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This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a very special weapon awaits you at the lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, that is, 7 victories, as a Master version. You can earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon if you made it safely to the lighthouse with your ticket.

This week’s Master Trials weapon is: Eye of Sol, kinetic sniper.
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When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, on February 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM. They end with the Weekly Reset on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Focus on the loot you want: You can also focus your trials engrams on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. Your reward increases further when you get a full pass – even if you lost one or two trials matches.

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Palworld: How to find all Alpha-Pals on the map

You can find and catch 42 Alpha-Pals in Palworld. We at MeinMMO will show you which ones exist and where you can find them.

What are Alpha-Pals? Apart from the five tower bosses, there are numerous field bosses in Palworld known as Alpha-Pals. Alpha-Pals are boss variants of normal Pals that you can find at various specific locations. You can find them on the surface or in caves, which should not be confused with dungeons.

Like in boss fights, Alpha-Pals have higher health than normal Pals, making them harder to catch. In total, there are 43 Alpha-Pals.

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All Alpha-Pals: Location & Level

Where can you find Alpha-Pals? Alpha-Pals are hard to miss due to their increased size and can be found at fixed coordinates at any time.

Some Alpha-Pals are in caves, while others are in spheres. Spheres contain a large area where the Alpha-Pal resides. This should not be confused with normal dungeons.

The following table provides an overview of all Alpha-Pals, their bosses, and the locations including the corresponding coordinates:

Alpha-PalLevelCoordinate
Chillet11172,-419 – South of the “Fortress Ruins” teleporter
Gumoss11-113, -628 – near the church of “Wind Whisper Islands”
Sweepa11-228, -592 – South of the “Small Cove” near the teleporter
Dumud 14-309, 6 – near the “Ice Wind Island” teleporter
Penking15113, -353 – In the dungeon “Sphere of the Ice Bird”
Grintale17356, -244 – Near the “Moor Island” teleporter
Azurobe17-52, -387 – In the waters west of the “Bridge of the Twin Knights”
Nitewing18-275, -70 – At the beach of “Ice Wind Island”
Kingpaca2349, -460 – Near the “Small Village”
Broncherry23-222, -699 – Near the teleporter of the “Wind Whisper Islands”
Bushi23-177, -490 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Sword Master”
Katress23240, -330 – Dungeon “Sphere of Bravery”
Felbat23-408, -44 – Dungeon “Sphere of Dark Night”
Quivern23-256, -131 – Dungeon “Sphere of Dragon Wings”
Fenglope25-257, -458 – Cave “Mines Behind the Waterfall”
Petallia28-19, -264 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Soul of the Dead”
Beakon29-345, -252 – Near the “Bamboo Grove” teleporter
Broncherry Aqua30-167, -448 – Cave “Shallow Water Mines”
Warsect30162, -224 – Dungeon “Sphere of Bravery”
Elphidran3044, -282 – Near the “Sickle Beach” teleporter
Mossanda Lux31450, -181 – Near the “Eastern Wilderness Island” teleporter
Elizabee3142, -188 – Cave “Mines of the Faithful”
Relaxaurus Lux31-200, -344 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Thunder Dragon”
Univolt31-116, -542 – Near the “Wind Whisper Island” teleporter
Lunaris32-147, -660 – Dungeon “Sphere of Mysteries”
Verdash35289, 22 – Dungeon “Sphere of Swiftness”
Mammorest38190, -478 – Near the starting area “Highland of the Grass Giant”
Vaelet38131, -49 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Guardian”
Wumpo Botan38448, -50 – Near the “Eastern Wild Islands” teleporter
Sibelyx40252, 69 – Dungeon “Sphere of Pure White”
Menasting44492, 78 – Cave “Thirsty Mines”
Jormuntide 145349, -84 – Near the “Land Bridge” teleporter
Jormuntide 245-180, -270 – Near the “Crossroad of Researchers” teleporter
Suzaku45393, 238 – Near the “Desert City” teleporter
Kingpaca Cryst46-229, 468 – Cave “Forgotten Mines”
Anubis47-134, -94 – Near the “Twilight Sands”
Dinossum Lux47349, 535 – Cave “Remote Mines”
Astegon48-577, -417 – Cave “Ruined Mines”
Blazamut49-434, -531 – Cave “Scorching Mines”
Lyleen Noct49-141, 316 – Cave “Iceberg Mines”
Frostallion50-357, 508 – Near the “Absolute Zero Zone” teleporter
Jetragon50-789, -321 – Near the “Beach of Everlasting Summer” teleporter
Necromus50446, 681 – Near the “Sandy Dunes Hinterland” teleporter
Paladius50446, 681 – Near the “Sandy Dunes Hinterland” teleporter

Additionally, you can see where you might encounter an Alpha-Pal in the following screenshot:

Map of Palworld via mapgenie.io

How do I catch Alpha-Pals? Alpha-Pals can be caught with any existing Pal sphere in the game, but the catch probability is significantly lower than with normal Pals.

It is therefore advisable to craft better Pal spheres before the battle and deal considerable damage to the Alpha-Pal before attempting to catch it.

Do Alpha-Pals respawn? Yes, but it takes a certain amount of time for Alpha-Pals to respawn. After a cooldown period, you can challenge the respective Alpha-Pal again in the same location.

For capturing an Alpha-Pal, you also receive a capture bonus, just like with normal Pals, meaning it is worth defeating or catching Alpha-Pals multiple times to level up faster. You can find more tips on leveling up quickly here: Quick Leveling in Palworld – The best options to gather a lot of XP

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Twitch streamer says: His German team in Valorant is bankrupt – ‘Riot does everything wrong’

The German Twitch streamer Rumathra bought into an e-sports team in Valorant as a co-owner in 2022, but it will be over in 2024. The e-sports winter is hitting hard. The German Valorant league simply isn’t attractive enough to reasonably pay eight people, says the streamer.

What kind of team is it?

  • The team is called “Angry Titans” and was founded in 2017 as an Overwatch team by TakeTV. Behind “TaKe” is Starcraft II commentator Dennis Gehlen.
  • In 2021, the Angry Titans left Blizzard’s Overwatch and turned to Valorant. Wieland “Rumathra” Emilian Welte joined the team as CEO and co-owner in April 2022.
  • The Angry Titans played in the last season of the league “Valorant Challengers 2023 DACH: Evolution Split 1.” They reached 3rd place and a prize money of €3,625.
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High Expenses, Low Income

Why is the team now bankrupt? The meager prize money of €3,625 already shows the problem.

Rumathra explains: An organization in Valorant needs about eight people: besides five players, three staff members are also required. At this level, everyone works full-time, so they must be fully paid; that is only fair.

For him, that means an organization costs, at the very least, about €30,000 a month.

But the viewer numbers are only about 1,000 on average, and with such a reach, no sponsor in the world will give you €30,000.

On top of that, the Valorant league in Germany had a six-month break. During that time, no income was generated, but the costs did not go away.

Therefore, the organization simply isn’t worth it anymore. They are not bankrupt, but they have been in the red for months and cannot maintain that.

What does he see as the problem? Among other things, the world economy has caught up with him: Tech companies grew significantly during COVID, but in 2023 cut advertising budgets to save costs. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to find advertising funds.

When they were still playing in the Valorant league, some major teams like Eintracht Frankfurt were not in attendance, rather teams that did not draw any reach:

“Additionally, the Valorant League DACH simply wasn’t played for seven months.”

During that time, they would have needed to raise €210,000 without any games taking place. For him, it’s also not fair to just fire the players, let them work at McDonald’s for seven months, and then hire them back.

“They simply have no viewers”

What’s next? Most of the Angry Titans players have found places in other teams. One has retired from his career. Officially, the e-sports team is now “retired,” meaning put on hold.

Rumathra says he can imagine doing something like this again, but it doesn’t sound like he wants to start again in Valorant:

“In any case, we roasted Valorant DACH well. […] They simply have no viewers. It’s just not exciting enough for viewers to watch. It’s not well distributed, Riot is doing everything wrong that can be done wrong. It’s not played for six months; what should I say about that? It’s just poorly done.”

However, Rumathra admits that they didn’t do everything right and perhaps should have made more effort to find sponsors.

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Investing in e-sports now is like burning money

This is what it’s about: If you can believe Trymacs, Rumathra is a thrifty person who sleeps on grandma’s couch instead of in a hotel. Therefore, it’s hardly conceivable that he truly made a loss of €30,000 per month; he would certainly have dropped out much earlier. Probably, they expected more of him in terms of attention and advertising boost.

What Rumathra describes is also found in many stories from influencers in the USA: Young men with millions of dollars of disposable income who “on the side” build e-sports teams: Whether it’s Ludwig or Disguised Toast, they all tell the same story. Those who invest in e-sports might as well burn their money. At least then the room will be nice and warm.

It is unclear how to cover normal salaries, especially in lower tier levels. The money is concentrated on the absolute top teams like G2. And even there, things look bleak right now as advertising funds are, as Rumathra correctly points out, apparently scarce.

The idea that e-sports could become the next poker and trigger a massive boom has not come true. Experiments like the expensive Overwatch League have failed.

Even large organizations that have been champions multiple times and played in the top leagues of the USA have turned away from e-sports in recent years. That the team has to withdraw from Valorant because they paid fair salaries is nothing for which Rumathra should be ashamed.

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The best parkour maps in Fortnite – Easy and difficult jump and runs

With codes for the Creative Mode in Fortnite, you can participate in cool parkours. Here we show you some of the best parkour maps for Fortnite. This is available for single-player and multiplayer. How to use the codes, you can find out here.

What is it about? Fortnite offers players the opportunity to design their own worlds in Creative Mode. These can be racetracks, mini-games, deathruns, or parkour games. You have the option to enter the code of a map in your Fortnite and then let loose on the map and set best times.

Creative Mode Codes and Maps for Fortnite – Where to enter code?

With the twelve-digit codes, you can conveniently participate in a variety of maps and don’t have to pay anything for it. First, let’s find out how it works.

How to enter a code for the Creative Mode in Fortnite?

  • First, start Fortnite in Creative Mode
  • Once you have selected the mode, you are in the lobby and practically ready to start
  • Click on “Play” as usual
  • On the next screen, select “Open a Server” and click on Start
  • Then you will spawn in the Creative Hub. This is essentially a map with various portals that lead you to Creative Servers
Fortnite Creative Hub
  • To enter a code, walk up to one of the portals – But do not go through
Fortnite Creative Hub Code Interaction
  • At the portal, you can now press the interact button
  • On the following screen, you can enter and select the code for the island
Fortnite Creative Hub Enter Code
  • Now confirm the correct island with the button “Select Island” and the portal for this island will build up. This may take a few minutes.

How to enter an island? You just need to walk through the created portal that you built in the previous step with the Creative Mode code. The portals that are active from the start are suggested by Fortnite itself.

The Best Parkour Maps (Jump and Run) in Fortnite

Now you know how to enter the codes for Creative Mode. All that’s missing is input. Here we show you a selection of the best parkour maps that Fortnite has to offer. The leaderboard is based on player feedback and personal preferences of the author. With your tips, we will expand the list.

What are parkour maps? These are basically obstacle courses that you need to complete. You do this with difficult jumps and runs. Some runs are time-limited, while others destroy the map behind you. Yet others give you all the time in the world to overcome the tricky jump and runs.

Update: We have updated the article for you on April 23 with 5 more maps.

Fortnite Parkour for Beginners – Code 3306-6683-7895 (Easy)

To get a feel for the parkour maps in Fortnite or just to have a sense of achievement, it is advisable to start with beginner maps. Such a parkour for beginners was created by Vanyapoker.

He says in his map that it’s not about speed. It’s about having fun. Only two of the levels are a bit more difficult.

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Death Run for Beginners – Code 8612-3650-9889 (Easy)

This run was created by user DampFijiWater for players who have no idea about death runs and want to get familiar with the mechanics first.

On the death run for noobs, you should jump, glide, slide, and fall through the narrowest passages. If you complete these 23 levels, you are ready for harder death runs.

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Surf Map in Fortnite – Code: 0983-2790-7319 (Easy)

Surf maps have been extremely popular in the shooter Counter-Strike. These maps are special because you have to slide along smooth surfaces to reach your destination. This is called “surfing”.

The content creator Hooshen loved the surf maps in Counter-Strike. Now he has created his own neon surf map in Fortnite and shares it with you. Give it a try. Hooshen says that the map will not frustrate you and is instead easy to solve.

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Parkour and Puzzle Map “Into the Ice Cave” – Code 5717-5510-9405 (Easy to Medium)

In this map, creator Bludrive has made an effort to make it look natural. Your task there is to loot all 5 hidden artifacts from the chests.

Players praise the map’s visuals, which avoid many futuristic effects. Instead, you find yourself in caves and mine shafts.

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The Plumber Parkour – Code 5273-8887-4633 (Easy to Medium)

In this parkour, you will be transported into the world of the Nintendo plumber Mario. You will face target shooting exercises, bombs, and long green pipes that can take you to other levels in Mario games.

The world resembles that of Mario and should be no problem for skilled players. It was created by content creator JackTheRipperJM, who introduces it in the following video:

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Crash Bandicoot Adventure – Code 0337-1577-4206 (Easy to Medium)

This creative map is a mix of parkour and adventure. The map is designed in the colorful style of Crash Bandicoot and has even received a story from the creator Tinch0n.

“Dr. Feo Fortex is trying to dominate the world with his experiments and robots. You have to travel to different worlds to stop him. Do you dare to do that?”

From difficult jumps with ice feet to shootouts with NPCs, this map has a lot of content to offer. Creator Tinch0n presents it in the video:

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Fishstick’s Adventure Deathrun – Code 0268-5437-7911 (Easy to Medium)

You will complete this adventure run with the character Fishstick. With the fresh fish stick, you will jump over boxes and barrels, catapult yourself with grenades, and jump on the smallest of springs through a total of 4 different biomes.

The creator fhsupport rates the difficulty between easy and medium.

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Deathrun Level Race – Code 8399-5158-2172 (Medium)

In this parkour for 2 to 8 players, you compete directly with your friends in a direct game. Level by level, you can compete against other players and directly determine who is the better parkour runner among you. The first to score 30 points on the map wins the entire parkour. This map was created by creator skirsch.

The difficulty varies between easy and hard, as you choose how hard or easy you want it to be for each level. Thus, the course is suitable for beginners and advanced players.

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Parkour Map with Flintlock Pistol – Code 9553-6066-8952 (Medium)

In this map, you must prove your skill with the flintlock pistol in Fortnite. This is the gun that has such a tremendous recoil that it can launch your character into the air.

On this parkour map, the pistol is especially important, as it is the only way to safely overcome deadly obstacles and abysses. Content creator Hooshen presents the map in the video.

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Exoplanet Azdec – Code 5620-7720-6048 (Medium)

This parkour/adventure map has a very special theme. You take on the role of a soldier who is to explore this foreign, exciting world. The design is made for 1-4 players.

Fortnite players who have already tested it praise the map for its originality. The world looks very beautiful and it is “finally something different”. So if you are looking for variety in your parkours, you might find it on the exoplanet Azdec. Creator Kiwi presents it in his video:

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Cizzorz Deathrun Challenge – Code 0940-9970-7913 (Hard)

This parkour comes from itscizzorz and puts your skills to a deadly test. As soon as you die, you lose your progress and are reset. Driven by this fear, you will think twice about how you approach a jump.

You must have a lot of patience if you want to complete the parkour. It takes several attempts. There are already some videos on YouTube from participants who complete the course.

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Snipers VS Runners – Code 7352-4203-8482 (For 2 Players)

This map comes from IdiotsPlayGames and is designed for 2 players. One takes on the role of the sniper while the other player is supposed to complete an obstacle course. The sniper tries to shoot the runner before he reaches the goal.

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Temple Run – Code 5001-0003-6492 (Destructive Map – Medium to Hard)

This popular course comes from dolphindom. The course is very popular on YouTube among players. The parkour is reminiscent of the game “Temple Run”. What is special about the map is that it gets destroyed behind you.

At the beginning, you loot dynamite from a chest, which is then thrown at the first section of the track. Since the course is completely interconnected, it gradually collapses after the first explosion – as you know from buildings in Fortnite: Battle Royale.

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APA Parkour University – Code 9469-8901-1491 (Extra Long Course – Hard)

This course from Wertandrew is designed for players who want to chew on a particularly long parkour. It is said that players have not completed the course in under 20 minutes.

In addition, there is supposedly a teddy bear hidden somewhere on the course. Visually, this course reminds of the Portal games with its round passages and dreary walls.

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Easy Death Run – Code 3214-0022–6635 (Easy to Medium)

The parkour from Mnoksito is, like the Christmas Death Run, beginner-friendly. While you will also have to make difficult jumps here, all of them are achievable with a bit of practice.

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Tiny Towers – Code 9674-8089-7319 (Medium)

The Tiny Towers map from Nobel_ has received a lot of positive feedback on Reddit. The goal is to secure the llama on top of the building. And that doesn’t seem easy. The creator explains, however, that this map should be significantly easier than Cizzorz’s deathrun, which you can find further up in the article.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YTdFN45C3g

Do you know any other cool parkour maps for Fortnite that we should add to this list? Then let us know in the comments. And also tell us which map you liked the most from here. Do you prefer parkour or what are your favorite modes in the creative maps?

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Gronkh’s chair is apparently too hot for Twitch, which complains: ‘90% more clothing than the entire homepage’

The Twitch streamer Gronkh wanted to upload new emotes on Twitch. However, the joy over the new emotes was quickly overshadowed when Twitch decided they violated the guidelines. Gronkh himself appeared surprised and confused by this decision, as he saw no obvious reason for it.

A running gag that has existed for a long time in Gronkh’s community is the so-called “StuhlTV”. Whenever Gronkh gets up from his chair and only the chair is visible on screen, the chat fills up with a special emote: StuhlTV.

What started as a simple gag has developed into a full-blown cult, which has even found a foothold on other platforms like Twitter and Reddit. StuhlTV has its own Twitter account, was painted and defended by the community during the Reddit event r/Place, and is now set to receive more emotes.

Here you can learn more about Gronkh:

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Which StuhlTV emote is problematic? The problems began when Gronkh tried to upload new StuhlTV emotes. However, these were blocked by Twitch. Gronkh expressed his confusion about this on X/Twitter during the night of February 15 to 16, 2024. He emphasized that the chair depicted in the emote was completely covered in leather, thus wearing more “clothing” than some streamers on the Twitch homepage.

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But it wasn’t just the emote itself that was blocked; the images of it on Twitter were also subject to the same restrictions. Gronkh reacted with a humorous comment, pointing out that StuhlTV might just be too hot for Twitch and added that he would rather deal with an alternative next time, like “OF-bots spamming cheap ads everywhere”.

How did Gronkh respond to the situation? Gronkh, known for his humor, took the situation calmly. He created another post in which he humorously commented on the Twitch guidelines.

He posted a comparison image, on which a suggestive woman, who presumably would be allowed to stream on Twitch, was shown on the left, while the contested StuhlTV emote was shown on the right. This ironic representation highlighted Gronkh’s confusion over Twitch’s decisions.

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Which emotes were additionally blocked? The problems, however, were not limited to Gronkh’s main channel. A further emote was also blocked on his second channel GronkhTV. It bore the inscription: “-20 IQ”.

Twitch justified the block with the accusation of targeted insult, bullying, or incitement to abuse. Gronkh commented on the decision simply with: “Ok, Twitch”.

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Under Gronkh’s tweets, there were also many humorous comments underscoring the absurdity of the situation:

  • Jasmin Gnu wrote: “Let the thing twerk. Then it should be fine”
  • kAmPfKeCkS | Kecksi wrote: “I suspect the problem is the brain. But um… actually this is harmless. But pool streams are fine, right?”
  • Wastedmind_007 wrote: “Oh, it’s about the emote issue, I have no idea what that is, but emotes are currently being reported that “allegedly” violate the TOS, Divi’s Fish Booty emote has also been affected, apparently targeted actions are misusing the report function”
  • AkikoYuzuki wrote: “So, if I don’t see Gronkh’s butt just the same in the cam, with a thong, (!) then this is where the fun stops!”
  • Mathias wrote: “Well, you might have to take your own backside as an emote instead of that of StuhlTV”

Another interesting twist occurred when Shahruk Ger wrote under the tweet: “Hypothetically speaking, if some clever users were to randomly copy the emote and post it in the chat without your knowledge, would you get in trouble? Just out of curiosity?”.

Gronkh responded: “Maybe someone just uploaded the emotes at 7TV. I have no idea who would do such a thing. But it could be possible.”

This humorous response shows how Gronkh deals with the situation while expressing his typical sarcasm.

Currently, Gronkh is trending not only on Twitter but also on Twitch. After all, he is the world’s largest Palworld streamer at the moment. You can read more about it here: Gronkh shows on Twitch that he still has it: currently the largest streamer to Palworld worldwide

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LoL: A 15-year-old champion is currently really good in 3 lanes – Play him now before the next nerf

To make Twisted Fate stronger in League of Legends, Riot adjusted his scalings and abilities for 2 patches. Apparently, this was too successful, as he is present in 3 lanes and will soon be nerfed.

Twisted Fate is a true classic in LoL. He has been part of the champion pool since the release in 2009 and has changed very little aside from small mechanics. He hasn’t been present in the last few months, which is why Riot adjusted him in patch 14.2.

His passive is additionally triggered on critical hits, his Q ability deals more damage and received an AD-scaling, and his W and E were also adjusted for crit and AD. This was a very good buff, as he is currently one of the best champions across 3 lanes.

If you look at U.GG for his statistics for Emerald and above, he is doing very well. On the Midlane, he has a win rate of 51.91%, as ADC one of 52.79%, and as Toplaner one of 52.73%. What’s special is that he is played as an AD-Crit-Champion in both Toplane and as ADC. U.GG rates him on Mid and Bot with S+ and on Toplane with S.

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He has range and makes a lot of gold

Why is Twisted Fate so good right now? The buffs for AD and the new focus on critical hits are the main focus. His passive ability ensures that when he kills a unit, he receives 1 to 6 gold. Since 14.2, he also receives extra gold on a crit hit. This eventually results in a solid income, especially since his W can now also deal crit hits.

However, the real star now is his E. The ability gives him bonus attack speed, scales now to 75% AD, and deals more damage to towers. With an AD build, this results in good damage and helps him play like an ADC due to the attack speed.

His range should not be underestimated either. If you build him with Rapid Firecannon, then his W becomes a powerful tool. He can deal a solid stun with the yellow card from a long range to catch champions. This way he can also take down enemies trying to escape. In his lanes, most champions that are also popular have a lower range than he does, making his laning phase enjoyable.

Although his ultimate hasn’t been changed, this ability should not be forgotten, as it gives Twisted Fate and his teammates immense control over the map, which has changed significantly this season. His ultimate’s teleport also gives him great ganking and roaming potential.

Riot is soon nerfing Twisted Fate – at least one build

If you want to succeed with Twisted Fate, you should hurry, as nerfs are coming for him on March 6th. As Spideraxe reports on x.com, the following nerfs will arrive:

  • His attack speed growth decreases from 3% to 2.5%
  • The AP scaling of his blue card (W ability) decreases from 115% to 100%
  • The AP scaling of his E decreases from 50% to 40%

Only AP is being nerfed here, so he should still be strong as an AD champion; however, focusing on the champion might still be worthwhile. Although he will be less effective in utilizing Guinsoo’s AP values, that should barely be noticeable. The nerfs for Twisted Fate are coming significantly later than for this champion: LoL: Riot apologizes for too strong a buff of a midlaner

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A game on Steam could be exactly what I have wished for as a Sims fan for years

Paralives is a simulation game on Steam, which MeinMMO author Linda Knabe has been keeping an eye on for a long time. Now, a new trailer showcases the first gameplay and delivers everything that was hoped for and more.

What game is this about? Paralives is a simulation game that is set to be released on Steam in 2025. The development started as a one-man project, with the desire to create a life simulation that offers everything that The Sims lacks and to change the aspects of the franchise that have long been bothersome.

A trailer now shows over 7 minutes of gameplay, and the game has absolutely convinced MeinMMO author Linda Knabe:

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Paralives zeigt im neuen Trailer erstes Gameplay

Why could this game be exactly what I wish for? Since my childhood, I have spent countless hours playing various life simulations and I must say that it certainly belongs to my favorite genres.

I feel like I’ve been playing The Sims since day one, and since then, I have invested a lot of time, energy, and money into every installment. However, I must admit that the games have disappointed me more and more over time. I miss many things in the newer versions, and I could have done without many aspects as well.

And this is exactly where Paralives comes in and could finally offer me what I love about this genre again.

Who is writing here? Linda is an author at MeinMMO and primarily writes about new trailers and videos. She has been playing life simulations like The Sims since her childhood and definitely counts these among her favorite games.
She has been following the development of Paralives privately for a long time and already knows that she will invest countless hours into it.

The current gameplay trailer has convinced me with so many points and small details that I am actually already sure: It will replace The Sims for me.

Starting with the graphic style, which I think strikes a good balance between realism and comic. I had already thought so with older videos about character creation, and it was confirmed again here.

This trailer also gives a small insight into character creation, and here I find the first feature that directly convinced me. Being able to distribute points for character traits such as charisma or creativity is something I have missed since The Sims 2. I also like that in Paralives, I can set the “vibe”, social behavior, or even the sleeping behavior of my character.

Paralives impresses with good features and attention to detail

The trailer then shows the gameplay, which at first glance seems to run similarly to many life simulations. You move into a new apartment and suddenly have bills and taxes to pay. To manage this, a job must be sought and money earned.

At this point, I simply like that you really need to be qualified somehow to find a part-time job, instead of just selecting a career branch on your phone. In general, it seems that Paralives is keen on allowing you to determine your career through decisions and skills.

Whether you prefer to earn more or wish to develop your musical skills while working is left to the player’s discretion. Both can have their pros and cons here. Because the better your skills, the greater the chance of other, perhaps better job offers.

The trailer also showed quite a bit regarding social interactions. From what we can see so far, these seem to go much deeper than in other games of this genre. For example, I can choose for my character to have a secret crush. Actions like flirting or kissing are displayed with a possible success rate.

Exactly what a life simulation should be about seems to be done right by Paralives. Not everything in life works out easily, even if you intend it to. Some decisions must be made, and they don’t always bring the success you desire.

Finally, I was also convinced by small details, such as a character shaking their head and giving up after a few push-ups, which just made me smile a little.

In conclusion, the developers lure with a pretty big announcement. Because Paralives will not get any paid DLCs and will instead work only with free expansions. Especially the DLCs often hit hard with Sims fans. They are not exactly cheap and do not always provide justified content for the price.

I myself have not acquired all expansions for The Sims 4 to this day and probably never will. The more I hope that the developers can really keep their promise with Paralives.

Overall, I really like everything I see from the gameplay and I can hardly wait to spend my time in Paralives.

In a new strategy game on Steam, you will become one of the first settlers of America – starts today

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Asmongold claims to know why Genshin Impact will die: “The game is for 12-year-old girls”

Twitch streamer Asmongold reacted to a video that criticized Genshin Impact. He stated that the RPG by HoYoverse is now dying and also explained why he thinks so.

Asmongold watched the YouTube video by stioorg titled “Why are players losing hope in Genshin Impact?”, which highlights the current problems the game is facing.

Right at the beginning of his video, Asmongold stated: “I believe that Genshin Impact is actually dying now,” because in his opinion, Gacha games have an “expiration date.”

Here you can see a trailer for the current version 4.4 in Genshin Impact:

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This was the criticism of Genshin Impact

Lack of endgame content

stioorg criticized in his video, among other things, the lack of endgame in Genshin Impact. While players take several months to level up their characters to fully master the Spiral Abyss, once this challenge is mastered, it quickly becomes uninteresting.

When the lack of endgame in Genshin Impact was mentioned, Asmongold suggested Tower of Fantasy as an alternative. There is an endgame content mode called “Bygone Fantasm” that scales infinitely.

However, the streamer admitted: “Personally, I find it more fulfilling to tackle simple content in a speedrun than to hit a wall with infinitely scaling content.”

Not the right quality-of-life changes

Another point is the lack of quality-of-life changes. While stioorg admits that some new features have been implemented in the newer patches to facilitate gameplay, he believes that these are not points that the community really wanted.

Asmongold commented that this is a strategy of multiple games to withhold such changes to make spending money more attractive.

The streamer even went so far as to speculate that all players of HoYoverse games are part of an experiment: “This is a massive psychological point for them to understand how much they can exploit players.”

He believes that Genshin Impact players are treated poorly, while those in Honkai: Star Rail are great, only for the upcoming Zenless Zone Zero to learn how the developers can earn as much money as possible.

Here you can watch Asmongold’s reaction video to Genshin Impact yourself:

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Too predictable

stioorg also mentioned that it has become too predictable what new content is coming to Genshin Impact. While Honkai: Star Rail could still surprise with upcoming, unpredictable novelties, in Genshin Impact, one already knows too well in advance what to expect from updates.

Asmongold stated that the predictability is also a major problem in WoW with the new expansions. The games are acting too much by a fixed formula that is too obvious.

What is Asmongold’s conclusion? The Twitch streamer agreed with the points made in the video, stating he would feel the same if he played Genshin Impact, but also mentioned that the game is not made for people like him.

In his opinion, that is also the problem: “Genshin is made for kids who don’t have money.” Because of this, the game is not designed to implement heavy endgame content. It is intended for casual players and is “for 12-year-old girls.”

Regarding his thesis that Gacha games have an expiration date, he also explained that there are simply too many different characters now, so that as a new player, you could no longer catch up. Moreover, he believes you inevitably reach a point where new characters would look similar to those that already exist.

What do users say about the video? In the comments, many players disagree with the thesis that Genshin Impact is dying.

A user wrote in a top comment: “Genshin Impact is dying right now, has been said for the hundredth time” implying that the demise of the RPG has been predicted over the years, yet the game continues to enjoy great popularity.

Other users also stated:

  • “It’s crazy that players are ‘losing hope’ and people are ‘boycotting Genshin’ while at the same time the current banner is achieving the tenth highest revenue since release.”
  • “Yes, no, lol. People really overestimate how representative social media is for the entire player base. 99% of players don’t even visit reddit or Twitter to complain about such things, they just play the game.”

Here you can find all the important information about the current version of Genshin Impact summarized: Yesterday, version 4.4 started in Genshin Impact with new banners and characters – All info in 3 minutes

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Palworld: Community celebrates the ‘fantastically wicked’ trick of a player to protect his base from raids

In Palworld, the survival hit for Xbox and Steam, you can build a base where your Pals live and work for you. However, your base is also a popular target for raids by enemy NPCs. One player has turned the tables and locked the raiders in.

What’s up with the raids? In Palworld, your base is regularly raided by enemy NPCs. This may be merely annoying at first, but at higher levels, the opponents can cause significant damage to your beloved home.

Since some players put in the effort and build fantastic constructions, the raids can become a real problem. Usually, you protect your base by building a wall around it and installing defensive systems. However, one player turned the tables and showed his method against raids on Reddit.

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Community has devilish ideas for the raiders

What kind of trick is this? Player “Axljio” announced on Reddit that he found the spawn point of the raiders. He shared a screenshot showing a high wall that the player built around the spawn location. The raiders spawn within these walls, giving them no chance to reach the base.

At least in theory, Axljio should now be safe from annoying raids. For the curious: Axljio claims that his base’s coordinates are [-157, -350] and the spawn is at [-127, -359]. You can see the result here:

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How is the community reacting? They seem quite excited and have already given the user more than 4,500 upvotes. In the comments, many express their admiration: This player has “200 IQ”; he plays “4D chess” while everyone else is still stuck in 3D. “Asunarie” finds the whole thing simply “fantastically malicious” and wants to try it out themselves (via Reddit).

Other players apparently are not pleased with the raiders at all and have numerous more or less practical ideas on how Axljio should deal with his captives. Some of these we have compiled for you here:

  • Guyname10: “Fill it [the spawn point] with traps now.”
  • Tronicalli: “Let them fight each other in gladiator battles.”
  • MissionApollo7: “You should build a complicated maze and see if the AI can navigate through it.”
  • KingRokk: “Blow them up from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.”
  • omguserius: “So… if you just place a bunch of mines there, the problem solves itself?”

Reddit user HDizzo recommends equipping the floor of the spawn point with campfires. This is a method that clever players have also used to grill a boss that is actually much too strong. That you might not receive loot from it is probably secondary: “Oh. Burn the bastards,” writes must_be_nice69.

What to consider? In fact, Axljio’s method is not entirely foolproof. As some community members point out, there could be more than this one spawn point.

Others point out that all constructions built outside your base will gradually decay. The player would have to keep returning to this spot and renew the walls, or disable decay in the settings – but then you might as well play without raids altogether.

More practical tips and tricks can be found in our overview.

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Pokémon GO: Compensation disappears after an hour – ‘I didn’t even see it’

In Pokémon GO there was a compensation for a faulty raid from the past, but only if you were very quick.

What raid is it about? In January 2024, there was Boreos as a 5*-raid in Pokémon GO. This Pokémon should also have been available as Shiny in the raids, which Niantic unfortunately did not set up correctly and subsequently addressed.

In their statement, Niantic also promised to compensate affected players. This compensation is now available in Pokémon GO. Unfortunately, there were again problems, just like with the raid for which the compensation was intended.

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Compensation disappears so quickly that many trainers do not receive it

What is the problem? The compensation box was available for the affected players in the shop. Unfortunately, many players were not quick enough to redeem it. The box disappeared an hour after it became available. Too fast for many trainers to redeem it.

Another problem regarding the box concerns its content. While the box, which could be redeemed 3 times, contained 3 premium battle passes and 1 remote raid pass each, many trainers could not redeem it due to reaching the maximum of remote raid passes in their item bag. This maximum is 3 remote raid passes. If trainers had already reached this maximum, they could not redeem the compensation box.

What does the community say about it? On Reddit, many trainers are complaining about the way the compensation was conducted and the rapid disappearance of the box. Here are some of the comments:

  • It’s funny that you can’t claim the box if you already have 3 remote raid passes in your bag, even though the daily limit is 5, and when you actually do a remote raid to lower the number, the box disappears, writes the post creator
  • I didn’t even see it, is another comment
  • I did 3 remote raids as fast as I could to get them, but unfortunately when I finished, they had disappeared from the shop and I lost 3 raid passes because of this, notes another trainer
  • When I wanted to redeem it, an error message appeared, and it disappeared, is another comment

It remains to be seen whether and how Niantic will respond and whether the affected trainers will get another chance to redeem their compensation.

What do you think about it? Have you been able to observe the problem yourself? Feel free to write to us in the comments. If you want to know what events are waiting for you in February 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will find information about it with us.

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Free extraction shooter shows fast-paced battles in comic style in trailer – now launching on Playstation and Xbox

In December 2023, a new free extraction shooter launched on Steam in Early Access. Now PlayStation and Xbox users can join in.

What game are we talking about? Hawked is a free extraction shooter that stands out with colorful graphics, comic style, and fast-paced action. The game was already released on Steam in Early Access in December 2023. Now it is also live on PS5/PS4 and Xbox Series X|S.

The trailer for the console launch showcases plenty of fast-paced action, gameplay, and character customization:

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Hawked sends you to a mysterious island full of ruins

What to expect in Hawked? The trailer gives you a good sense of the fast-paced action that awaits you in Hawked:

  • As Renegades, you will be dropped on an island full of ancient ruins to search for relics of a forgotten civilization.
  • The ruins and temples are full of traps, puzzles, and dangerous creatures.
  • As a team of three, you will fight against other players and monsters, solve puzzles, and collect glyphs to obtain the main artifact.
  • The goal is to leave the island safely with your loot without being robbed by competitors or dying.

Comic effects accompany you throughout the game

Especially the comic style makes the game stand out. As seen in the trailer, the fights are accompanied by effects resembling comics or animated series.

For example, when you shoot with your pistol, it is accompanied by a “BANG” text, or suddenly little exclamation marks appear everywhere when you surprise your opponents.

The trailer also shows a bit about the character editor. Here, you have quite a bit of freedom in choosing colors, and you can select your skin, eyes, and hair from the complete RGB spectrum. This way, your characters fit well into this comic style.

In December, we reported on the launch on Steam. More information about Hawked can be found in this article: A colorful extraction shooter in comic style starts in Early Access on Steam, features a cool trailer

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Twitch streamer explains the biggest gaming flop of 2023 that cost EA $125 million

As has now become known, the “magic shooter” Immortals of Avenum from EA was a huge flop for the company. The game was said to have cost $125 million, but “no one” bought it. For Twitch streamer Asmongold, the reasons are obvious.

What was known?

  • Immortals of Avenum was released on August 22, 2023, for PC, Xbox, and PS5.
  • That was the absolute dead zone for video games at the time, as everyone was playing Baldur’s Gate 3, waiting for Starfield, or both.
  • Immortals of Avenum was released, received mixed to good reviews (via gamestar), but was hardly mentioned in public. Even the usually comprehensive website MeinMMO only had a small news article about the shooter.

There were apparently some PR actions , AnniTheDuck played it as tabletop with the Rocketbeans, but the game simply couldn’t catch on. Just as Wild Hearts did, Immortals of Avenum also turned out to be a flop for EA.

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Immortals of Aveum Official Gameplay Trailer

“No one bought it”

This is new: A report on layoffs in the video game industry by IGN has now focused public attention on Immortals of Avenum for the first time.

It became known that the game cost $85 million in development and $40 million for marketing, but it totally flopped and that the studio had to lay off 50 people.

Several studios had certified the project as having good chances for success. However, in reality, Immortals of Avenum fell far short of expectations despite everything.

The report emphasized that the studio had worked under good conditions, there were no microtransactions in the game, and there was a lot of talent in the team, but the idea of a “AAA single-player shooter” was simply terrible, as former employees themselves say.

A game for people who eat Fruit Loops for lunch

What does Asmongold say? For reaction streamer Asmongold, it is immediately clear at first glance at the gameplay why the magic shooter failed. He looks at the gameplay and effects are raining down:

“This is trash. Nobody played it because it’s garbage.”

It’s a game for people who eat Fruit Loops for lunch.

He then looks at gameplay from Twitch streamer Seagull and judges: Seagull, as a former pro in Overwatch, is used to such flashy effects and colors, but even he is suffering.

“Immortals of Avenum” is simply an epilepsy simulator.

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220,000 simultaneous viewers on Twitch – never 1,000 players on Steam

 As an example of the wasted advertising money, Asmongold then says:

  • EA recruited so many streamers on release day that Immortals of Avenum had 220,000 players at peak on Twitch
  • But at peak, it had a ridiculous 780 players on Steam

This is a typical trick of publishers to have everyone stream a game at the same time. But apparently, the $40 million marketing was completely wasted here.

Another victim of Baldur’s Gate 3

This is what it’s about: Asmongold is only evaluating the first impression of a few minutes of gameplay. However, the timing of the release must also have played a crucial role.

2023 is viewed in retrospect as an outstanding year for games, partly due to Baldur’s Gate 3. The mammoth game captivated players and the gaming community for months.

Some attribute the length and quality of Baldur’s Gate 3 to the reason why many games at that time were able to achieve significantly worse sales figures than expected, and as a result, studios had to close and people were laid off.

Another victim of Baldur’s Gate 3: Award-winning gaming studio from Munich gives up after 3 strong games on Steam – Too much personal burden

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PS5 vs Xbox Series X – Which console should I buy?

Xbox Series X or PS5, which is better? Many users may be asking this question. We explain whether you should buy a PlayStation or rather an Xbox.

With PS5 and Xbox Series X you can buy two powerful consoles. But which console should I buy if I have to choose one?

MeinMMO explains the similarities and differences between PS5 and Xbox Series X. You will also find out which console you should ultimately choose.

Update: The article was first published in June 2022. We updated the article on February 16, 2024, with new information, added a table of contents, and brought the article up to date.

Latest Updates: 16.02.2024, 15.06.2022

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Xbox vs PS5: Appearance, Design, and Build

What does the Xbox look like? The Xbox Series X features a cube-shaped design and a black color. For the smaller Xbox Series S, Microsoft opts for a white design. The Xbox Series X comes with a drive, while the Series S has none. The Xbox Series X is about 30 centimeters tall and measures 15.1 cm in length and depth. The Xbox Series X is almost twice the size of the Xbox One.

What does the PS5 look like? The PS5 is sold in a white design and is currently the largest console on the market. With its height of 39 centimeters, it is significantly taller than the Xbox Series X and is also somewhat heavier. It measures 10.4 cm in length and 26 cm in depth.

The design of the PS5 is highly controversial and there are colorful side plates for the PS5, allowing you to personalize the PS5. The Digital Edition of the PS5 is also white but does not have a built-in drive.

By now, Sony has also introduced a slim version of the PS5: This is a significantly slimmer version of the PS5 that you can buy with or without a drive. Additionally, a drive can be installed afterward. The slim version will eventually replace the old model.

You can read about the difference between PS5 and PS5 Digital in our detailed guide.

Here is an overview of all dimensions and weights of the mentioned consoles:

UnitXbox Series XPlayStation 5PlayStation 5 DigitalNew Slim Model PS5
Dimensions in cm30.1 x 15.1 x 15.139 x 10.4 x 2639 x 9.2 x 2635.8 x 9.6 x 21.6
Weight4.4 kg4.5 kg3.9 kg3.2 kg

Specs and Hardware

What does the Xbox Series X offer? The Xbox Series X features an AMD processor with a graphics chip. The processor runs at 3.8 GHz, and the graphics chip has a raw performance of 12 teraflops. It also has 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD with a write speed of 2.4 GB/s. The Xbox Series X supports Full HD, WQHD, 4K, and 8K resolutions. The Xbox Series X offers you a maximum of WQHD (1440p).

It is convenient that you can also use your old Xbox controllers with the Xbox Series X. Microsoft has only slightly updated the controller for the new console. The best controllers for Xbox Series X and Xbox One can therefore continue to be used with the Xbox Series X.

What does the PS5 offer? The PS5 also features an AMD processor with a graphics chip. The processor runs at 3.5 GHz. However, the clock speed can be controlled by the hardware. The graphics chip has a raw performance of 10.3 teraflops, which is less potent on paper than the Xbox Series X. However, a developer explained that teraflops are not so important for the PS5. It also comes with 16 GB of RAM and an 825 GB SSD with a write speed of 5.5 GB/s.

Unlike Microsoft, Sony has given the PS5 a new controller, the DualSense controller for PS5. It differs significantly from the old DualShock 4.

PS4 DualShock Controller and PS4 DualSense Controller side by side
The new DualSense (left) and the old DualShock 4 (right).

The PS5 supports Full HD, 4K, and 8K resolutions. However, the PS5 does not offer WQHD resolution.

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What do both consoles offer? Both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X support resolutions up to 8K. Both consoles also feature a 4K HD BluRay drive. Both consoles offer hardware-accelerated ray tracing, as both the PS5 and Xbox rely on the same AMD chip.

Xbox Series X vs PS5 comparison:

Xbox Series XPS5
Processor (CPU)AMD Zen 2 (8 cores, 3.8 GHz)AMD Zen 2 (8 cores, 3.5 GHz, variable clock rate)
Graphics chip performance (GPU)12.0 teraflops10.3 teraflops
Hard drive storage1 TB SSD (2.4 GB/s)825 GB SSD (5.5 GB/s)
RAM16 GB GDDR616 GB GDDR6
Frame rateup to 120 Hz, Variable Rate Shadingup to 120 Hz, variable Refresh Rate
Resolutionup to 4K (native or upscaled), support for 8Kup to 4K (upscaled), support for 8K

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox: Which Games?

What games does the Xbox offer? The Xbox has few exclusive titles, including Starfield, which will not be released for the PS5. The biggest strength of the Xbox Series X is the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It includes many top titles right at release, but also smaller games from indie studios. Overall, you have access to several hundred games for just about 13 euros per month.

With a trick, you can save a lot of money on the Game Pass. However, you can also play the Game Pass and many Xbox games on the PC, as Microsoft relies on Xbox exclusivity for very few games.

What games does the PS5 offer? Many games like “God of War”, “The Last of Us”, or the series “Ratchet & Clank” are released first for PlayStation and remain exclusive for a long time. However, Sony is now also taking a more open approach, and more titles are being released for PC. However, it is certain that many games can still only be played exclusively on PS4 and PS5. For new PS5 games, the PS4 controller is no longer sufficient, you need a new DualSense controller for PS5 games.

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PS5 and Xbox Series X: Backward Compatibility

What about the Xbox? Microsoft is much more open here than Sony. The Xbox Series X officially offers backward compatibility for many titles for Xbox 360, Xbox, and Xbox One. Therefore, you can also play very old games on your new Xbox. The Xbox emulates the runtime environment of the old generation. Thus, you can still play the Xbox-exclusive “Fable 2” on the Xbox Series X.

Tip: Some backward-compatible games are no longer available for sale. If you bought a backward-compatible game on the Xbox 360 or have a game DVD, you can play these games on the Xbox Series X|S console. On the Series S, only digital games work.

What about the PS5? Officially backward-compatible on the PS5 are only games from the PS4 era. A handful of games do not work. Your old PS3 games cannot be played on the PS5. However, you can stream old PS1 and PS2 games on the PS4 and PS5 via PlayStation Now and, in the future, also with the new PS Plus.

The most important questions about backward compatibility on the PS5 are explained here:

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Xbox vs PS5: Price

How much does the Xbox Series X cost? The official price for the Xbox Series X is 549.99 euros. For the Xbox Series S without a drive, you pay only 299 euros. Microsoft raised the price for the Xbox Series X in summer 2023 from 499.99 to 549.99 euros.

However, you can also purchase the Xbox consoles via a subscription with the Xbox Game Pass. Here, instead of the full price, you pay 24.99 euros per month (Xbox Series S) or 32.99 euros per month (Xbox Series X) over 24 months. MeinMMO explains how Xbox All Access works and whether it is worth it.

How much does the PS5 cost? You pay 549.99 euros for the PS5 with a drive. For the Digital Edition, that is the version without a drive, you pay 449.99 euros. Sony increased the prices for the PS5 consoles in August 2023.

Sony does not offer a subscription model with the console for the PS5. Here, you have to purchase the console and PS Plus subscription separately. In summer 2022, Sony introduced a new subscription model for “PS Plus”.

ModelPrice
Xbox Series X549.99
Xbox Series S299
PS5549.99
PS5 Digital Edition449.99
PS5 “Slim” Edition449.99

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Which is the best console for you?

This speaks for the Xbox Series X: On paper, the Xbox Series X is currently the fastest console on the market. With the Game Pass Ultimate, you have access to hundreds of games. If you only want to use the Game Pass, Microsoft offers an unbeatable bargain with the Series S if you want next-gen. With Dolby Vision, the Xbox also supports a technology that the PS5 does not have.

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Besides the Game Pass, the Xbox Series X has few exclusive titles. Because you can also easily play many games on PC.

Pros
  • currently the most powerful console
  • all Xbox games playable on next-gen
  • Game Pass with hundreds of games, AAA titles available at release on Game Pass
  • Series S very affordable
  • BluRay player supports Dolby Vision
Cons
  • few exclusive titles for Xbox
  • fewer modern ports on the back
  • SSD storage slower than that of the PS5

This speaks for the PS5: On the PS5, you have plenty of exclusive games that you can only play on PlayStation. Sony will continue to release exclusively for the PS5. With the DualSense, the PS5 also offers a controller with unique features that are not available on Xbox.

The PS5’s SSD storage is also very fast but smaller than that of the Xbox. If you want to install many games, you will need to buy a new SSD for your PS5 sooner or later. The design of the PS5 is also very large and may not fit in every TV cabinet.

Pros
  • Many exclusive games
  • PS Plus Premium with hundreds of games
  • unique DualSense controller
  • very fast SSD storage
  • PS5 without a drive has the same performance as with a drive
Cons
  • Less storage space available than on Xbox
  • very large design
  • lack of support for WQHD.

PS5 or Xbox?

Why buy an Xbox? With the Xbox Series X, you are very flexible thanks to the game subscription and can play hundreds of games at no additional cost. This is especially convenient if you want to try many games and do not want to or cannot commit. The Series S also makes a great second console if you do not want to spend more than 300 euros on a console and just want to stream.

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Why buy a PS5? If you want to have the latest AAA titles from Sony and cannot imagine missing out on series like “The Last of Us” or “Ratchet & Clank”, then the PS5 is the better choice for you. If you have many PS4 games in your closet, you should go for the version with the drive.

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If you do not care about the decision: In conclusion, it can be said that the consoles do little to compete with each other. Most games are released for both Xbox and PS5.

  • Games like “Assassin’s Creed” or the “Call of Duty” series can be easily played on both consoles.
  • Many games now also offer crossplay (playing across Xbox, PS5, and PC).
  • Only with specific exclusive titles does the PS5 have a slight edge.

Further recommendations: You have decided on a next-gen console but still need the right TV? Then take a look at our buying guide on 4K TVs. Here we explain what you need to consider when buying a TV for your PS5 or Xbox:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Huge Patch 6 is live – brings more love and plenty of bug fixes

The latest patch of Baldur’s Gate 3 is massive – very massive. There are so many improvements that you should rather perform a reinstall.

Update February 16, 12:45 PM: Patch 6 went live on February 16, 2024, at around 12:00 PM. You can download the update now. If you do not have enough free disk space for the installation (150 GB), it is advisable to delete the game and reinstall it completely to download the fully patched version.

Original message: Although Baldur’s Gate 3 has been released for over half a year now, the developers at Larian Studios still seem to be taking no breaks. Every few weeks, a new, extensive patch is released that further enhances the game of the year 2023. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Patch 6 is on the agenda, which brings some improved kiss animations.

But that is just a small part of what awaits players in Patch 6 – because the update is so large that the developers say: Better reinstall if your hard drive is too small.

The most important points at a glance:

  • On PC and Steam Deck, you need 150 GB of free space for the patch.
  • The Honour mode will be even harder.
  • There are many “Quality of Life” improvements.
  • Your character will be used more frequently in cutscenes.
  • You can now switch active party members more easily.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release

Warning about Mega Patch: You really need a lot of storage space

The new patch of Baldur’s Gate 3 brings a total of 21 GB to the digital scale – but that is only a fraction of what the patch actually requires for installation. When you perform the update installation, there must be at least 150 GB of free space available on your hard drive (PC & Steam Deck), otherwise the installation cannot be completed.

If you do not have enough space on your hard drive, the developers recommend completely uninstalling the game in advance and directly downloading the patched version.

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So far, Larian has not made any statements regarding the consoles – but it would probably be wise to clear a few more gigabytes of storage rather than too little.

Patch 6: The Biggest Changes

The most exciting highlights of Patch 6 are summarized here.

Easy switching of group members: Until now, swapping group members was a bit cumbersome. You had to talk to the character you wanted to leave behind and then approach the person who should accompany you. In Patch 6, one step is eliminated, as you can simply address the character who is supposed to join you now and make a selection of who must stay behind. This saves a lot of time and feels a bit smoother.

More dialogue time for your hero: With the patch, your character will be more often at the center of dialogues. The game will try to make your chosen hero the focal point of the dialogue and thus the primary speaker. Previously, it was often the character who came “too close” to a new scene that triggered the dialogue.

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Your hero is more often at the center of dialogues.

Better kissing throughout the game: Even though Larian placed a high value on romances in advance, the kiss animations sometimes seemed a bit awkward. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, most kiss animations have now been revised and ensured that the lips do actually touch. A bit more passion in the world of Faerûn is sure to please your avatar. Here’s how the improved kissing looks.

Honour Mode with legendary actions: Honour Mode is quite challenging anyway, but Larian wants to ramp it up a bit. There will be new legendary actions that only exist in this game mode. These are likely new boss abilities with particularly devastating effects. We’ll probably only find out what they look like with the release of the patch.

What else is in Patch 6? Apart from the highlights mentioned above, the patch is full of bug fixes and minor adjustments that should complete the gaming experience. Because even though Baldur’s Gate 3 has received extremely good ratings, there are still some bugs – some amusing, others annoying. These bug fixes also include the repair of two abilities, namely “Shield Bash” and “Rebuke of the Mighty,” which should now correctly trigger saving throws again.

Someone has tried to play Baldur’s Gate 3 as a cat – whether that was successful, you’ll find out here.

You can find the complete patch notes on the next page.

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Steam: AMD had to remove graphics card feature because thousands of players were banned – Here’s how it is supposed to continue

A new feature for AMD graphics cards, Anti-Lag+, was introduced in September 2023. However, shortly after, thousands of players in Counter-Strike 2 were banned for this reason. AMD disabled the feature again. But Anti-Lag+ is expected to return.

Frank Azor, Chief Architect, Gaming Solutions and Marketing at AMD, explained in a Twitter post in response to an inquiry that AMD’s Anti-Lag+ will return soon. The feature caused a lot of trouble in the past, both for AMD and many players.

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Thousands of players were banned in Counter-Strike 2, AMD removes feature

What was the problem? With Anti-Lag+, AMD introduced a new feature for graphics cards. Anti-Lag+ was supposed to work like Nvidia’s Reflex and reduce latency in games. Latency is simply defined as the time it takes for your mouse click to be displayed on the screen.

However, AMD’s feature reportedly intervened actively in the game code to reduce latency. And that did not sit well with anti-cheat systems. Thus, Valve warned against using the feature in Counter-Strike 2 and threatened players with a ban. Valve issued thousands of VAC bans for this reason, the strictest ban you can receive on Steam. However, the ban was later lifted.

The problems extended so far that not only Counter-Strike but also numerous other games like Apex Legends and Call of Duty on Steam were affected.

What happened next? AMD then pulled the emergency brake and disabled the feature after the problems mentioned above occurred. However, this topic does not seem to be over, as can be inferred from the post by Frank Azor. Anti-Lag+ is set to return in an improved version.

More about AMD: AMD has introduced a new patent for graphics cards. This could mean a performance boost and other benefits in the future, significantly narrowing the gap to Nvidia. MeinMMO explains what it entails and what we can look forward to:

AMD’s new patent could finally offer what Ryzen has done for AMD’s CPUs for graphics cards

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Future Stars in EA FC 24: Team 2 is live – All info and players in overview

In EA FC 24, Future Stars enters its second week. The event focuses on young players with the most promising development potential. In addition, the promo reminds us of the beginnings of past world stars. We present you with the most important information, the latest leaks and all published players.

What kind of event is this? Future Stars are back. In recent years, this promo has been a fixed part of the event calendar. As the name suggests, young players who might have a great football future ahead of them are placed in the spotlight. They are given strong upgrades that reflect their enormous potential.

Keyword potential: Even in these 10 cards, there is more than meets the eye.

By now, the second team has been released, which can once again impress with strong icons and players.

All Icons and Players from Future Stars Team 2

On time, on Friday, February 16, a multitude of new icons and players were added to Ultimate Team at 7:00 PM. More Future Stars have already appeared as Squad Building Challenges or will be released as such.

First, let’s take a look at the cards that you can now pull from packs.

Future Star Icons:

  • Zidane
  • Zico
  • Rivaldo
  • Beckham
  • Smith
  • Puyol
  • Nedved
  • Gattuso

Additionally, you can complete the SBCs to obtain FS-icons Baggio and Cannavaro, with the latter particularly looking like a very good card.

Future Stars

  • Palmer (FC Chelsea)
  • Bacha (Olympique Lyon)
  • Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)
  • Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
  • Højlund (Manchester United)
  • Salma Paralluelo (FC Barcelona)
  • Olise (Crystal Palace)
  • Zirkzee (FC Bologna)
  • Lewis (Manchester City)
  • Le Tissier (Manchester United)
  • Diakité (OSC Lille)
  • Pacho (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • Bühl (FC Bayern)
  • Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
  • Kiwior (FC Arsenal)
  • Millot (VfB Stuttgart)

Moreover, you can complete SBCs to obtain Hemp (Manchester City) and Sávio (FC Girona) and earn Vilhjálmsdóttir (Bayer Leverkusen) through objectives.

Leaks Announce Tottenham Star as SBC

Where do the leaks come from? We refer to the leaks from FutSheriff. He has proven to have a good hand in the past.

We would like to point out again that the leaks do not have any absolute validity. How and when the content appears in the game remains open. Anyone who doesn’t want to be spoiled should avoid opening the following box. Here we have wrapped another player who is likely to appear during the second week of Future Stars.

This star could still appear in the next few days
  • Udogie (Tottenham Hotspurs)

At this point, we continue with the original article and the players from the first Future Stars team.

Future Stars Team 1: All Icons and Players at a Glance

EA FC 24 Future Stars Icons Team 1

These are the Future Stars Icons from Team 1:

  • Ronaldinho
  • Maldini
  • Roberto Carlos
  • Rooney
  • Gerrard
  • Seedorf
  • Petit
  • Crespo

With Shevchenko and Rijkaard, you can complete two additional Future Stars Icons as Squad Building Challenges (SBC).

EA FC 24 Future Stars Team 1

These are the Future Stars from Team 1:

  • Lauren James (FC Chelsea)
  • Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Garnacho (Manchester United)
  • Doku (Manchester City)
  • Clàudia Pina (FC Barcelona)
  • Balde (FC Barcelona)
  • Güler (Real Madrid)
  • Elliot (FC Liverpool)
  • Rodman (Washington Spirit)
  • Lukeba (RB Leipzig)
  • Pablo Barrios (Atlético Madrid)
  • Endo (Angel City FC)
  • Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion)
  • Kundananji (Madrid CFF)
  • Bisseck (Inter Milan)
  • Le Mouël (Paris FC)
  • Girma (San Diego Wave)
  • Ricci (FC Turin)

Additionally, you can craft four more Future Stars in the SBCs with Pina (FC Barcelona), Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Amir Richardson (Stade Reims), and Matías Soulé.

Academy Future Stars for All Positions in the Evolutions

What to expect in the Evolutions: The popular Academy Future Stars are back and can be developed by you in the Evolutions. For this, EA Sports has given you a choice of 9 youngsters in the offensive. Among them were Bayern newcomer Bryan Zaragoza and Eintracht Frankfurt’s midfield motor Dina Ebimbe.

EA FC 24 Future Stars Academy Forwards

All FS Academy Forwards:

  • Malard (Manchester United)
  • Okafor (AC Milan)
  • Brobbey (Ajax Amsterdam)
  • Rodri (Real Betis)
  • Bryan (FC Bayern)
  • Torres (Orlando City)
  • Ferreira (FC Dallas)
  • Dina Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • Athenea (Real Madrid)

All FS Academy Defenders

There is now also a selection of talent for the Evolutions in the defensive. Included are Kossounou from the unbeatable Leverkusen and the former Bundesliga pro Jordan Beyer.

EA FC 24 Future Stars Academy Defenders
  • Geertruida (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
  • Svava (Real Madrid)
  • Sergio Gómez (Manchester City)
  • Parisi (AC Florence)
  • Beyer (FC Burnley)
  • Kossounou (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Tolkin (RB New York)
  • Wilms (VfL Wolfsburg)
  • Assignon (FC Burnley)
  • Theate (Stade Rennes)
  • Eric García (FC Girona)

All FS Academy Midfielders:

The conclusion belongs to the midfielders. Among the more prominent names are the German national player Sydney Lohmann from FC Bayern and PSG player Manuel Ugarte.

EA FC 24 Future Stars Academy Midfielders
  • Skipp (Tottenham Hotspurs)
  • Ounahi (Olympique Marseille)
  • Mariana Cerro (Athletic Bilbao)
  • Adli (AC Milan)
  • Almada (Atlanta United)
  • Ilic (FC Turin)
  • Ugarte (Paris Saint-Germain)
  • Steijn (Twente Enschede)
  • Saibari (PSV Eindhoven)
  • Lohmann (FC Bayern)

The selected stars receive strong upgrades of a full 8 points for forwards, 6 points for defenders, and 7 points for midfielders on their overall rating after completing the Evolutions. For each evolution, you can use two stars respectively.

Earlier this week, we reported on an incident involving a former FIFA pro. Unfortunately, he has had to take a forced break since the end of January. You can read the full story here: Former FIFA pro does not want to join the military, prefers playing EA FC 24: now he has to go to prison

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Before the release of Skull and Bones today, Ubisoft quickly solves a pesky problem from the beta

Today officially marks the start of Skull and Bones. Just in time for the release, Ubisoft quickly resolves an issue from the beta, and further improvements are already in progress.

What issue is it? Ubisoft’s new pirate MMO, Skull & Bones, faced an annoying problem prior to its official release today (February 16): an excessively slow respawn rate for crucial objects.

In brief:

  • Players in Skull and Bones were tasked with gathering acacia wood for their own ship.
  • However, for some players, the sought-after trees were simply nowhere to be found.

Players reported waiting up to 30 minutes for a tree that simply did not respawn. The issue with the high respawn rates is not new and affected games like The Division from 2016, for example.

Now, Ubisoft has resolved the problem and is planning further improvements, which we have summarized for you here.

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Skull and Bones fixes issues before release, further improvements are already in progress

What exactly has Ubisoft improved? Skull and Bones has already made various improvements, with more in progress.

What has been fixed so far:

  • The respawn time for acacia trees on St. Anne has been halved – from 60 to 30 seconds.
  • The problem where players were kicked from the servers in the morning has been resolved.
  • The requirements for certain contracts such as Tools of the Trade, Unwelcome Aboard, The Pirate Round, Untold Treasures, and Blood-Soaked Silver have been adjusted.

Here you can see the X post from Skull and Bones and what is planned next:

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Further improvements and fixes are in progress, including fixes for client and server issues and difficulties with text and voice chat. Additionally, efforts are being made to ensure that everyone who preordered will actually receive the items they are entitled to.

Ubisoft’s open communication and their efforts to respond to player feedback are well received by the community. Several comments have accumulated under the X post from Skull and Bones, including:

  • BehavingBeardly writes: I cannot emphasize enough how well open communication and recognition of problems that need solving will be received by your (soon-to-be) fans ? Please keep it up! I’m having a great time; the mistakes so far have been superficial for me […].
  • MixelPlx writes: Glad to see it. Really appreciate the quick handling of the bugs!
  • Mad_Skull4 writes: Honestly, I love the game. Great work from the team.

What do you think about it? Are you looking forward to today? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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