17-year-old plays his 1st big tournament in Counter-Strike 2: hailed as the new Messiah

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The 17-year-old Russian Danil “donk” Kryshkovets made headlines with an outstanding performance at the IEM Katowice tournament in Counter-Strike 2 (Steam). He led Team Spirit to victory, secured $80,000 in prize money, and was awarded the title of the youngest MVP of the tournament. The accolades are pouring in: some are calling it the greatest achievement by a player in CS:GO ever.

This is the situation:

  • Counter-Strike is in Europe and especially Eastern Europe, what Call of Duty is in the USA. Four of the top five players in the world come from countries like Estonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russia, and Israel. The best player, according to HLTV , is French.
  • The Russian player “donk” comes directly from Team Spirit’s Academy team and has only been playing in the professional team as a rifler and entry fragger since mid-2023. He is responsible for getting the first kill for his team.
  • At just 17, he has already won $166,000 in prize money, of which $80,000 just came from his victory at IEM Season XVIII – Katowice in Counter-Strike 2. This was his first major tournament in Counter-Strike. He played outstandingly.
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Experts Overflow with Praise

How good was he? The player achieved 82 kills in 62 rounds and only died 40 times. His average damage was 124 – 40 points more than any other player achieved.

As the site Gamesradar states, donk’s performance is praised by some experts as “statistically the best performance of all time” or “the best tournament performance I can remember”.

In the final, he swept FaZe 3–0, dominating the competition and outshining his teammates.

What is particularly remarkable is that donk played his first major tournament in Katowice, requiring no adjustment period.

The performance of the wonder kid comes at a time when the real star of CS:GO, s1mple, is still taking a break from eSports.

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What are the implications of this dominance? donk has taken home the MVP award of the tournament. He is thus the youngest winner of the IEM Katowice MVP.

There was also a boost for the tournament on Twitch, with numbers being 20% higher than the previous year.

Moreover, players have already made numerous jokes about him, such as “players debating whether donk should participate in the next tournament.”

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Now we can be excited to see if donk really rises to become a dominant force in Counter-Strike 2 or if the wonder kid will be disenchanted.

Counter-Strike has produced some colorful professionals. We once reported extensively about one: CS:GO: Player proposes to girlfriend after World Cup victory, she destroys his life – What he’s doing today

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In a new dungeon crawler on Steam, you win with complex strategies – Now the demo is playable

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On Steam, you can currently play the demo of a new dungeon crawler. It brings fresh air to the genre with its mix of RPG action and tactical gameplay.

Which game is this about? Escape The Mad Empire is a new group-based rogue-like dungeon crawler on Steam. You can currently play the demo there. However, a release date is not yet known.

The game is published by Paradox, which has released games like Stellaris, Crusader Kings, and Cities Skylines 2 in recent years.

The trailer already shows you plenty of gameplay, impressing with charming pixel graphics and good effects:

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Escape The Mad Empire stellt euch vor komplexe Herausforderungen

What to expect: As seen in the trailer, you will face challenges in Escape The Mad Empire with a group made up of several heroes. The game promises a variety of them with different classes and talents.

Your goal is to keep your heroes alive, carve a path through monsters and enemies, and keep an eye on your resources to continuously expand your base.

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To achieve these goals, the developers promise some interesting features that will make Escape The Mad Empire an exciting dungeon crawler:

  • A real-time pause system allows you – even in the middle of combat – to utilize the potential of your individual heroes and develop and implement complex strategies.
  • In combat, you will use your environment. Hazards like oil, fire, and poison can be used to your advantage, for example, by using explosive barrels as a weapon or, as seen in the trailer, pushing your enemies into the abyss.
  • Large hordes of enemies or boss foes await you in the dungeons, as well as rewards.
  • Various artifacts strengthen your group but can also lead to the death of heroes if used recklessly.

Your decisions play a significant role. How you explore the areas, how you set up your group, and how you use them in battle can already determine victory or defeat. However, Escape The Mad Empire promises that you can learn from every mistake, and with new tactics, you can eventually master every challenge.

Escape The Mad Empire is particularly interesting due to its mix of fast RPG gameplay and the option to approach things more tactically. This gives the game a fresh change in the dungeon crawler genre. For fans of this genre, it might be worth keeping an eye on Escape The Mad Empire.

A new MMO on Steam also wants to score points with a fresh concept: A new fantasy MMO on Steam feels like the famous puzzle game Sudoku, which surprisingly works quite well

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Steam: Managers exploit realistic football simulation, buy Haaland for a pittance

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The Football Manager 2024 is a hit on Steam and has been for decades. It is appreciated for its realism and complexity, but now artificial intelligence reveals a major weakness. With a trick in contract negotiations, you can buy even priceless football stars like Erling Haaland for almost free.

What is the game?

  • The Football Manager is a huge game in Europe: especially in England, it has been an institution since 2004. The series simulates football matches and is cultishly revered. Some players spend thousands of hours on the games in the series.
  • In principle, you manage a football team in every detail, buying and selling players, setting the tactics, training your team, and you can even lead the local team to the Champions League. Football Manager is actually appreciated for its realism, especially for the licenses: you train and buy real players.
  • The current installment, Football Manager 2024, was released on November 6, 2023, and currently has about 64,000 players online.
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Player valued at 350 million euros, but the AI can be tricked

What is the problem now: Players on reddit have discovered that you only need to make clubs a very specific, very particular transfer offer, and they will let world-class players like Erling Haaland go, who would be unsellable in real life – unless a Sheikh entices with oil billions.

The trick involves,

  • not offering a transfer fee
  • transferring 200 € monthly for 6 months
  • and guaranteeing 2.5 million € after 50 league matches

Additionally, you grant 10% of the next sale.

In reality, such an offer would be absolutely ridiculous, and the manager of the team would call all employees together to have a good laugh at what the fool must be thinking, believing he can get a 350-million-euro player for less than 1% of market value.

In FIFA Manager 2024, however, the deal is valid and can be made.

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How is this discussed on reddit? They are already mocking that with the trick you can lure even superstars like Mbappe to the province, only to then realize that the Frenchman wants to earn a few million a week.

The exploit is certainly a hot topic there and brings some laughs.

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What lies behind this: Anyone doing this could just use an editor to transfer Haaland for free. This is, of course, nonsense and actually ruins the fun of the game.

But it would be interesting to see how someone has figured out the exact conditions for this ridiculous deal.

More about Haaland: Football star Haaland said his favorite game is too embarrassing: Now we know what it is

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An Extraction Shooter on Steam is like Escape from Tarkov in VR: Over 500,000 players are enjoying it

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For almost a year now, you can play an extraction shooter in VR on Steam. It bears similarities to popular shooters like Escape from Tarkov and now boasts having gathered 500,000 unique users.

What game is this about? The VR game is called Ghosts of Tabor, which you can play among other places on Steam. The game launched in Early Access in March 2023 and has since not only attracted a large player base for a VR title but has also earned a significant $10 million.

The launch trailer aims to prepare you for the close combat that awaits you in Ghosts of Tabor:

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Ghosts of Tabor lets you experience the fight up close

Ghosts of Tabor impresses players: As reported by Beyond Frames Entertainment, the large player base consists of both Steam and Meta Quest players (via beyondframes.com). On Steam itself, Ghosts of Tabor stands weakly with its player count but still holds a positive rating of 79%.

On Meta Quest, the game scores with a very strong positive rating. With almost 9,000 reviews, 72% of players rated Ghosts of Tabor 5 stars. Meanwhile, only 3 to 8% of players have given lower ratings of 1 to 3 stars.

It cannot be denied that the reported 500,000 players would be quite a success for a VR game. One reason for this success could be crossplay. Thanks to this feature, it is virtually never a problem to find a squad and face the fight.

In addition, Ghosts of Tabor excels with good and relentless gameplay, offering players an irresistible challenge. PvP and PvE occur simultaneously, so players must pay attention to both other players and AI enemies at the same time.

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Ghost of Tabor combines extraction shooter and survival

Some survival aspects are also included, such as crafting equipment and weapons, a good amount of loot, the ability to build your own safehouse, or the influence of thirst and hunger, which make the game an exciting experience.

In addition to the already released paid DLCs, a content update has been announced, which, however, is to be completely free.

The update titled “Matka Miest Underground” is supposed to add an entirely new area to the game.

If you are still looking for a new shooter, you might want to keep an eye on these upcoming games: The 10 most promising shooters releasing in 2024

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Twitch streamer says: Nerds have won because Robert Pattinson is allowed to cry about a video game

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For Twitch streamer Asmongold, it is clear: nerds and video games have conquered the world. What was embarrassing during his school days is now allowed and cool. In the past, 15 or 20 years ago, video games were only for losers; today, that’s different. He sees this in the example of actor Robert Pattinson (“Batman”), who admits in an interview that he cried while playing Final Fantasy VII.

This is the situation:

  • Robert Pattinson played Batman in 2022, with Zoë Kravitz as Selena Kyle, aka Catwoman, by his side.
  • The two gave an interview to the French show Clique to promote the film.
  • In this interview, Pattinson talked about his love for Final Fantasy VII and how you had to choose between two women. He cried at Aerith’s death. Zoë Kravitz looks at him as if he has lost his mind.
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Pattinson explains the love triangle in Final Fantasy VII

This is what Pattinson said: The interviewer admits to Pattinson that he also cried at a video game. Zoë Kravitz, daughter of the coolest rock star in the world, reacts with confusion: What’s going on here?

Pattinson explains: Yes, he cried at Final Fantasy VII. There is a love triangle between the player and the characters Aerith and Tifa.

Aerith is a nice person, has superpowers, and can heal everyone.

Final Fantasy XIV was released in 1997. Pattinson (now 37) must have played it around 11 or 12 years old if he played it at release. Asmongold (34) and Zoë Kravitz (35) are a bit younger than Pattinson.

His film partner reacts curtly, questioning whether this is the ideal perception of a woman, that she should be responsible for healing everyone:

“We poor women always have to heal everyone.”

But Pattinson remains undeterred: Tifa is this sexy woman in a mini skirt. You just can’t decide.

Zoë Kravitz looks at him more and more bewildered, her expression seems to say: “Are you serious?”

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A woman who heals the world – and one in a short skirt – Are you serious?

Yet Pattinson continues, “And then Aerith dies.” That’s the way every man discovered what love is.

It is clear: the scene must have broken his young heart back then.

Kravitz, slightly disdainful: So the choice is between a girl who heals everyone and one in a short skirt? Oh my God. That’s the problem with the world.

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In the past, his opinion was stupid – Now, she’s the stupid one

What does Asmongold think? The poster child nerd of Twitch is unsurprisingly completely on Pattinson’s side. He sees in the clip and the reactions to it proof of how the world has changed.

The video shows that nerds have won the world.

When Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and he himself were still in school, Zoë Kravitz was the cool one and Pattinson’s opinion was stupid. Video games were only for losers. But now she is the stupid one: “We won!” he says. In the comments, everyone agrees: Pattinson is reasonable, Kravitz is not.

The times have changed.

A new era has also begun for Asmongold: Asmongold, king of the nerds, has a new girlfriend, and his fans are scrutinizing her critically

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Palworld: Should you slaughter your Pals?

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The gameplay loop of Palworld is mostly the same as in all survival games: gather, craft, survive. However, you cannot catch Pals infinitely and some resources drop only from them – should you therefore slaughter your Pals?

What is the purpose of catching Pals? In Palworld, Pals are an essential part of life and gameplay:

They serve as mounts on foot, in water, and in the air. Additionally, they can accompany you on your journey and be powerful helpers in battle. When placed in your base, they also take care of the annoying resource grind for you.

Overall, Pals are the perfect companions for survival in Palworld.

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Slaughtering Pals – It can be useful

Why should you slaughter Pals? Unfortunately, there are certain items that you cannot obtain without killing Pals. For example, it involves Pal organs and fluids. Here’s a selection:

Pal fluids are needed, for example, to build hot springs for your diligent worker bees. Ice glands are an essential part of cooling for your base.

If you pursue a purely pacifist approach, it will also be difficult to get the important legendary blueprints:

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Another problem is the maximum capacity of your Pal box: You can catch and store a total of 480 Pals across your three bases. That sounds like a lot, but since capturing the same species of Pal multiple times is rewarded and there are a total of 113 individual Pals, you will hit the capacity limit at the latest in the mid-game.

So do Pals need to be killed or is there another way?

Can you get Pal resources without killing? To obtain resources like the electric glands, you need to either defeat wild Pals or slaughter Pals in your base. Unfortunately, there is no way around this.

Wild Pals remain lifeless in the world after your victory, and you can calmly collect their drops. The defeated creatures have spiral eyes like unconscious anime characters. This can be interpreted as them not being dead, but simply K.O..

If you choose to decimate the population of your Pal box with violence, you need the cleaver. You can unlock this from level 12 in the technology tree and craft it with 5 iron bars, 5 stones, and 20 wood.

The slaughtered Pals are truly dead. Also, be careful that no NPCs are watching you here – they might place a bounty on you otherwise.

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Can legendary blueprints also be obtained without dead Pals? You have the chance to get legendary blueprints from Alpha Pals even if you catch the Pals – killing is not necessary. However, if you are in a hurry or your Pal box is already full, you can still slaughter the Alpha Pals with the cleaver after catching them. Even then, blueprints can still drop.

Alternatively, you can go on a treasure hunt: Legendary blueprints can also be found in the chests distributed throughout the world.

How do I make room in my Pal box? As mentioned above, you can equip the cleaver and slaughter your Pals. Alternatively, you can sell them to merchants – it doesn’t matter whether they are stationary, wandering, or black market dealers.

If you don’t want to kill your creatures for their resources or sell them, you can still release them: Get the affected Pal into your team and open your team overview. You can now drop them and find a Pal sphere lying on the ground. If you leave it there, it will disappear after a while.

In the end, whether you kill your Pals is entirely up to you. Theoretically, there are ways to obtain most resources like this. How do you approach the problem? Do you leave a trail of unconscious Pals or do you regularly whip out the cleaver? We are looking forward to your comments.

Among the Alpha Pals, there are some tough ones. But the probably toughest among them is a Pegasus that could almost have sprung from a Barbie animated film: Palworld introduces one of its most powerful monsters: players can hardly wait to catch it

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A remarkable Western with a twist is running on Amazon, achieving 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Since February 6th, the Western “Old Henry” is available on the streaming service Amazon Prime, featuring an outstanding Tim Blake Nelson. MyMMO author Schuhmann considers it a must-see for any Western fan.

This is how the film begins: On a ranch in the middle of nowhere, a thin man raises his son with Bible verses and hard work. The mother has been dead for a long time, and the two don’t get along very well. The boy wants to play with guns, go hunting, have some experiences, maybe move to town, while the father primarily wants peace and to feed the pigs.

Then a stray horse trots up to the farm. The father looks for the rider, finds a wounded man, hesitates for a moment, turns around, and rides away.

It could all be so easy, but Old Henry hesitates again, turns back once more, takes the man to his ranch, and invites trouble. Because, of course, the man is being chased by a gang of killers, and even though Old Henry surprisingly covers his tracks well, it doesn’t take long before three shady characters show up in front of his ranch to inquire about how old Henry is doing.

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Deutscher Trailer zum Western „Old Henry“

A Silent Man at the Center of a Harsh Film

What makes the film special: Tim Blake Nelson is known as a quirky side character from “O Brother Where Art Thou” – in Old Henry, he silently dominates every scene. The viewer quickly suspects that there’s more to the thin man than meets the eye, but never quite grasps who he really is.

The silent man is contrasted by his talkative son, who has an idealized vision of what life in the Wild West must be like and does not understand that his father is trying to protect him from exactly that life.

The “stranger” on the farm is mysterious, just like the tough men pursuing him.

For a long time, the core of the film remains uncertain, only breaking fully through in the last minutes. Like every good Western, “Old Henry” has a tremendous showdown, initiated by the revelation of the twist, which only ends when the last bullet is fired.

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How is the film rated? Old Henry has a “Fresh Score” of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it stands at 7.3/10 on IMDB. Metacritic drops a bit with 69%.

We give a clear viewing recommendation to anyone who doesn’t immediately saddle up the horses and look for a way out at the mention of Westerns.

Old Henry is available in German on Amazon Prime. It is recommended for viewers aged 16 and older.

More film recommendations on Amazon Prime: I avoided a film from a great director because I thought it was cheesy – I was wrong

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MeinMMO is looking for a Video Editor for our website and social media in home office

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We are looking for a freelance video editor to support us from home.

With MeinMMO, we reach over three million people every month who share our enthusiasm for gaming. Here you will find articles and videos with stories, guides, opinions, recommendations, or interviews.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for freelance video editors who can support us with daily video production and enjoy sharing their knowledge in the gaming field. Here’s what you should bring:

  • a sense for exciting stories
  • a great passion for gaming and everything around it
  • a willingness to dive deep into topics and research
  • you use social platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok
  • you enjoy video production

This is a plus, but not a must: You already have experience in video production. This can include: a personal TikTok channel, a personal YouTube channel, or production for another YouTuber, a personal channel on Twitch.

What is it about?

Are you constantly engaged with games? Do you follow exciting stories from gaming communities? Do you always know what’s trending in gaming, Twitch, and YouTube right now? Are you creative and enjoy experimenting with new video formats? Do you want to work in a modern online editorial team?

Then working at MeinMMO is made for you!

We are looking for someone for the following topics that will appear on our website and social media channels:

  • Implementation of our most exciting articles as short video news
  • Mini-guides for various games
  • Mini-stories from gaming & culture

Here are a few video examples that would appear with us:

Example videos for your work

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How do we work?

The working method: You independently research exciting stories in gaming communities and on the official channels of publishers. Together with the editorial team, you discuss which of the existing MeinMMO news would be interesting as a video. You gather feedback from other producers and plan the content for the week. You create videos that fit MeinMMO and our community.

The hours: At least 20 hours a week, with flexible working hours. More hours are possible, but not fewer.

The payment: The payment will be negotiated in a personal conversation. It depends on your level of experience and expectations.

What do we offer?

  • Access to a successful gaming editorial team
  • Practical experience and training in game journalism
  • Practical experience in video production and content creation
  • Practical experience with Adobe programs
  • Access to editorial tools comfortably from home
  • An environment that shares a passion for gaming
  • Much variety, as every topic brings something new
  • Connection to the Webedia network, which includes GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO, Moviepilot, and Filmstarts among others.

Does all of this sound exciting to you? If we have piqued your interest and you want to produce videos for MeinMMO, please send us your application with the following content:

  • Who you are: A short cover letter with your resume
  • Where you are knowledgeable: List of your topic focuses (What games do you play? On what platforms are you active? What genres do you particularly enjoy?)
  • When you are available: How often and how regularly you could produce videos for us
  • Work samples

Where should I send my application? Please send your application to:

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Pokémon GO: This is why you should use the current event to evolve your Pokémon

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In Pokémon GO there is a bonus in the current event when you evolve Pokémon. We explain what it is and why you should take advantage of it.

What kind of event is this? Currently in Pokémon GO, the Carnival of Love event is taking place. This event runs until Thursday, February 15, 2024, and brings you, among other things, a series of event Pokémon and a collector’s challenge that you can complete within the event.

Additionally, during the event, two bonuses are active that make collecting the coveted XL candies easier. And you should make use of one of these bonuses if you still have Pokémon that you want to evolve.

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XL Candies in Focus of the Bonuses

What bonuses are these? On one hand, you have an increased chance of getting XL candies when you are out with your buddy Pokémon. On the other hand, there are 2 guaranteed XL candies when you evolve a Pokémon. And especially this bonus can be very rewarding.

Why is it worthwhile to evolve Pokémon with this bonus? You need XL candies to level up your Pokémon further from a certain level. Although there are various ways to obtain XL candies, they are rare and you need many to get your Pokémon to the highest level.

The guaranteed XL candies are therefore a good bonus if you have Pokémon left that you want to evolve and raise their level. Many of the strongest Pokémon want to walk with you 5 km as a buddy Pokémon to give you a chance for an XL candy. In this case, you save a total of 10 km of walking distance to get to the coveted candies.

Which Pokémon make particularly good use of the bonus? If you even have a Cosmog to evolve or a comparable legendary Pokémon, the bonus becomes even more worthwhile for you. With legendary Pokémon, you have to walk 20 km to have a chance at an XL candy this way. Here, you can save a whopping 40 km. The form change of Zygarde also counts as evolution here.

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What do you think of the bonuses? Will you use them to grab a few more XL candies for your Pokémon? What are your thoughts on the mechanics of obtaining XL candies in general? Feel free to write your opinions in the comments and exchange with other trainers. You can also find an overview of the events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO with us.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: ‘On the Battlefield Like a God’ – Players Believe the Strongest Class is One of the Least Popular

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

What the strongest class in Baldur’s Gate 3 is, is being discussed vigorously. Now someone is defending the Druid – and he is receiving a lot of support.

The choice of class in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be debated for hours. While many have pondered what the mathematically best combination is and what thus represents the objectively “strongest class” in terms of damage dealt, some players discuss it a bit differently.

In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, it is talked about that one of the strongest classes is actually the one that many disregard: the Druid.

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Why is the Druid considered weak? The Druid is one of the less popular classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. Along with the Cleric, it was the rarest class choice at the launch of the game. There are several reasons for this.

On one hand, players are given several Druids as companions in the game – namely Halsin and Jaheira. Knowing this, one would hesitate to include a third Druid in the group and create one themselves.

On the other hand, the Druid appears somewhat “boring” at first glance, as he is seen more as a support or tank. Certainly, those who appreciate high damage numbers and prefer to throw devastating spells around will likely opt for Warlock, Wizard, or Sorcerer instead of creating a “tree-hugger”.

Baldur's Gate 3 - Jaheira
Jaheira is also a Druid.

Why is the Druid said to be so powerful? CasualSky reports in his post in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit why the Druid is not only one of the strongest classes from his perspective, but has also brought him the most joy while playing so far.

The Druid is a great character. They have access to many spells that other spellcasters don’t get, and they are easily one of the most unique classes in the game. At level 6, they can transform into an Owlbear and therefore have almost 100 additional hit points, AoE jumps with knockdown, their attacks count as magical, they gain multiple attacks, and can concentrate on spells while transformed. By the end of the game, they have three charges that they can use for hundreds of temporary hit points while casting spells in between. And their armor is solid, as they start with medium armor.

The transformations are not the only thing that makes the Druid so great. Because – aside from the Owlbear form or channeling spells – the Druid also has access to a variety of summoning spells:

Druids have access to the most summons of all classes. Nature Spirit summons a forest creature that can cast “Spike Growth” for free and also summons another servant. Then you can call a large elemental and a small elemental, along with a Flame Sphere if you want.

Especially if one were to combine all these summons with the abilities of a Cleric (like Shadowheart), who also summons magical weapons and divine servants, then you have a small army of companions that can absorb a lot of damage, so that “you spread the damage so far that nothing will ever really touch you”.

In conclusion, he states that the Druid, when summarized, is simply a pretty strong mix of many strengths:

The Druid is interesting. Because he is not a damage caster. He manipulates the battlefield like a god, and half the time the AI ensures they walk into your concentration spells. They walk through thorns, stand in moonbeams, and fall in ice storms. Your summons tank and move with misty step, so they give enemies a disadvantage in ranged attacks. Meanwhile, your DPS characters can sit back and enjoy the fruits of the Druid’s labor. That’s simply one of the strongest classes in the game, if people know how to play it. At least, Honor Mode was a picnic for me with the Druid.

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What the community says: Other players also agree with the post and share their experiences with the Druid or list what makes him so unique and versatile.

  • “Druids are very, very good at controlling the battlefield and creating situations that can then be exploited by the strong damage dealers.” – Latter_Tutor_5235
  • “I only created a spore Druid for fun to play with my wife. Turns out a squad of 5+ elementals and undead is pretty powerful.” – Helbot

Some believe, however, that the strength of Baldur’s Gate 3 lies in the fact that any class can lead to victory:

  • “Every class is one of the strongest classes in the game if only you know how to play it right.” – GadflytheGobbo

Have you already approached the Druid and tried him out? Or are you avoiding this class?

Maybe the Druid is a good choice – because the Honor Mode is getting even tougher in the latest giant patch.

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Diablo 4 sells colors for portals, but Blizzard is exaggerating with the price: “You can buy Palworld for that”

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, you can now buy skins for your portals, but Blizzard has overdone it with the price and annoyed the players.

What’s with the portals? When you use the fast travel in Diablo 4, you travel back and forth between the various waypoints using a portal. These portals are usually blue. However, Blizzard has now introduced a cosmetic package that contains skins for exactly these portals.

With the package, you get access to five different portals in different colors. However, these portals are each tied to a specific class.

  • the green portal is for the necromancer
  • the purple-pink portal is for the hunter
  • the yellow portal is for the druid
  • the blue portal is for the wizard
  • the red portal is for the barbarian

The package costs 29.99 euros and includes not only the five portals but also 1,000 platinum, which is the premium currency of Diablo 4. For 1,000 platinum, you would have to pay 9.99 euros in the D4 shop if you wanted to buy the currency without portal skins.

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Players complain about the prices of portal skins

What does the community say? The players of Diablo 4 have often complained about the prices Blizzard charges for cosmetic content, and the new portal skin package is also criticized.

Many players on Reddit find the price far too high, even though you receive 1,000 platinum with a theoretical value of 9.99 euros when purchasing – especially since the skins are tied to a class.

  • “Diablo 4 is a AAA title that already costs 60-100 dollars. And these portals are cool, but they should be included in the game by default, for free.”
  • “Since Blizzard realized they can make more money with cosmetic items in-game, the quality of their games has rapidly declined.”
  • “I probably would have bought them if they weren’t class-bound, so I could switch between them from time to time. But like this? No.”

Some players also look comparatively at other games like Palworld and Path of Exile to emphasize their confusion over the high prices.

  • “They have the prices of Path of Exile but without F2P or fun.”
  • “For that, you can buy Palworld.”
  • “Considering what you get for 70 dollars in D4 and 70 in PoE [Path of Exile], it’s clear that D4 is the real champion of bullshit.”
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In general, you can buy several really high-quality games for 30 euros. On Steam, alongside Palworld, you can also find Hades or Grim Dawn.

For just a few euros more, you can also buy Last Epoch, which is considered one of the biggest competitors of Diablo 4 and will leave Early Access on February 21.

Read more about Last Epoch here: New competition for Diablo 4 on Steam is already a hit before release – But that worries some players

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Player wants to upgrade his gaming PC – Unnoticed, he tears off the PCIe slot from the motherboard when changing the graphics card

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A player acts too hastily during a hardware upgrade. He forgets a small, yet important step before removing the old graphics card. Now he also has to replace the motherboard.

Replacing the graphics card in a gaming PC is usually done quickly. One disconnects the power cable for the additional power supply and removes one or more screws securing the graphics card to the case.

During such an upgrade, a user forgot to unlock the quick release on the PCIe slot out of ignorance in the last step and did not unlock it. He then removed the pixel accelerator despite the significant resistance from the computer and thereby damaged his motherboard.

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Hasty hardware upgrade with consequences

What happened during the upgrade? A player wanted to replace the graphics card in his gaming PC. However, he forgot the unlocking mechanism on the PCIe slot. This small plastic lever usually ensures that a graphics card is securely seated in the slot after installation.

Additionally, graphics cards are secured with one or more screws at the level of the slot covers on the PC case. During the installation and removal of the pixel accelerator, the screws are easily noticeable. Not so with the unlocking mechanism, as it is often hard to access and easily overlooked.

While the lever closes automatically during installation, it must be released by hand during removal. If this is forgotten, one will feel a certain resistance when removing the hardware. At the latest at this moment, the lever must be unlocked to avoid damage.

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Why didn’t he notice his mistake? In a Reddit post, user Chem2calWaste reports about a friend who experienced this mishap. Why he continued to pull on the graphics card is not explained. It remains unclear which model the card is.

About his friend, he says in the comments on Reddit that he hardly takes care of his PC. Presumably, he made the mistake out of ignorance and thought nothing of it when the graphics card could only be removed with great force.

Since the hardware is already several years old, the friend decided to buy a cheap replacement board for 50 euros. The damaged motherboard is an MSI B150M PRO-VDH with the 1151 socket for Intel processors of the 6th generation, such as the i7-6700(K). Amazon has listed the motherboard since September 2015.

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Reactions from the community

What do others say? The community sympathizes with the unfortunate victim. Some users report in the comments under the post about similar experiences and their problems with releasing the lock.

TRIPMIN_Guy tells:

  • “When I replaced the GPU, I almost ripped the slot out. I didn’t know there was an unlocking mechanism and just kept pulling.” (via Reddit)

Paavikana always fears damaging the components on his motherboard:

  • “I feel for you. I have to unlock mine with a long screwdriver and every time I am so afraid of scratching the motherboard.” (via Reddit)

facw00 sees some partial blame for such accidents on newer graphics cards:

  • “To be fair, these levers are really terrible. Especially now, with graphics cards that have three slots and backplates.” (via Reddit)

How are manufacturers reacting? Some motherboard manufacturers are aware of the issue and now offer motherboards that feature a simpler and safer mechanism for the quick release. Asus, for instance, calls this feature PCIe Q-Release.

If you are unsure how the unlocking mechanism is released on your motherboard, a quick look at the respective manual is often sufficient. The appropriate manual can often be found in the download area of the motherboard on the manufacturer’s website.

If you can’t find it there, tech forums or YouTube tutorials are another resource to verify how to safely remove your graphics card from your gaming PC without causing damage.

Installing and removing hardware in a gaming PC can sometimes pose several problems if certain things are not considered. The individual components should always be screwed in and securely fixed as intended by the manufacturers. A user neglected this when installing his M.2 SSD: User is too lazy to buy a screw, secures his SSD with tape on the motherboard

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Anime from One Piece contains an error – A popular character suddenly appears twice

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Toei Animation is responsible for the anime of One Piece. Since no machines are at work, but rather humans, mistakes can happen. One such mistake occurred with the producers in episode 226, as a character appears twice here.

What kind of mistake did the producers make? The mishap is visible in episode 226 of the One Piece anime. The episode first aired in 2005 on Japanese television, and in Germany, it aired a year later.

This episode is a filler episode that has no relevance to the actual story of One Piece. Here, Luffy encounters Foxy, who kept the Straw Hat Crew busy with his unfair Davy Back Fight.

During a scene, Zoro charges at Foxy, who is disguised as his assistant Porsche. Previously, he stood in a group with Nami, Sanji, and Usopp, observing the events from the outside.

The scene can be seen among others in a video on the YouTube channel of animelover2101:

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The animators likely forgot at this moment that Zoro was charging forward. Therefore, he is seen twice.

By the way: In the next scene, Luffy makes such a silly remark that the Straw Hat Crew falls to the ground, and their legs stick up in the air. Here, Zoro’s pair of legs is only visible on the left side, while only Nami, Sanji, and Usopp are on the right. There, the mistake has already been fixed.

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Not the first mistake by Toei Animation

How did this happen? It’s possible that it was overlooked in post-production that Zoro had already been drawn in one of the two positions. The mistake has not been corrected to this day, which is why you can see the episode, for example, on Crunchyroll with the Zoro double.

The production team has already made a mistake before. In episode 238, the mouth of chief craftsman Pauly was fixed on his belly. Thus, he literally became a ventriloquist.

Currently, the Straw Hat Crew is on Egghead Island:

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What does the community say about it? The fans take it with humor. Under the YouTube video, some make fun of the mistake.

For example, one viewer writes that Zoro’s sense of direction is so poor that he got lost and returned to his own universe. He is referring to the fact that Zoro often takes the wrong path.

Also in the reddit forum, the mistake is a topic. Here, fans also poke fun:

  • satireinthis: “If Zoro just gets lost in timelines and dimensions, I see nothing wrong with that.”
  • Gizmoreus: “This is Zoro’s brother, Soro. He hates swords and loves women. That’s why Zoro constantly attacks Sanji. He reminds him of his brother.”
  • BoomGamerSam: “It’s actually Foxy, he wears bad costumes to hide how good he really is at cosplay, and he uses his awakened fruit to move faster, making it look like two people.”

The last comment refers to Foxy’s Devil Fruit, which allows him to slow down time for others. In the comment section, there are even crazier ideas, such as the fact that Mr. 3 is still part of the Straw Hat Crew and could have disguised himself as Zoro.

If you want to see the episode for yourself, MeinMMO shows you several ways to watch the anime: Stream One Piece in German: Here’s how you can watch the anime legally online

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The Lord of the Rings: The 2nd season of „Rings of Power“ is set to be dirtier and darker than the first

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

In an interview, the director of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” provided an update on Season 2. She announced that it would be darker and grittier than the first.

In an interview with Jonatan Blomberg from MovieZine on February 12, 2024, Charlotte Brändström, the director of two episodes of Season 2 of the Amazon series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, talked about the upcoming project.

She revealed what Season 2 aims to do differently than its predecessor.

Here you can see a trailer for The Rings of Power:

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Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: The official trailer for the series

What can we expect in Season 2? The director made it clear: “What I know and what I can definitely say is that it will be darker, character-driven, and even more edgy.”

She further explained that she had already watched all the new episodes as cuts over Christmas and believes that some very interesting episodes await us viewers.

The director expressed optimism that Season 2 would be good. Additionally, they tried to make it “a bit darker, a bit dirtier, I think. And not in the imagery, but to make it as authentic as possible.”

Moreover, according to Charlotte Brändström, viewers can look forward to some surprising twists in Season 2 of The Rings of Power:

More about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can be found here with our colleagues from Moviepilot: More powerful than Gandalf? Amazon is bringing in the ultimate opponent of Sauron for Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings series

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When does Season 2 of The Rings of Power come out? So far, no official release date for the continuation of the Amazon Prime series has been announced. However, a release is suspected in the second half of 2024.

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Sons of the Forest: find the rope gun and set up ziplines

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

The rope gun is one of the most important items in Sons of the Forest if you want to progress in the story. However, you can also use it to set up ziplines to create shortcuts or support your building projects. Here you will find all the important information.

Where can I find the rope gun? The item is hidden in one of the caves in the west of the island, very close to one of the first spawn points. Many players start right next to the cave:

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Cave entrance to the rope gun – Map source: mapgenie.io

Although it is one of the caves you should deal with first, you will encounter a fair amount of mutants. Plan some time, make at least strong clubs, and don’t forget to use the mutant armors in the cave.

The cave is also a prerequisite for later obtaining the shovel:

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Sons of the Forest: Rope Gun – What for?

What does the rope gun do for me? You can explore new areas of the map that can only be reached via a taut rope. For example, there is a rope in the shovel cave that you can climb up with the gun.

Additionally, you can find “rope gun ropes” scattered all over the map. These can be used to set up ziplines that you can stretch across the map or in your base.

However, you will need appropriate ropes that you can find everywhere on the map. You can also craft the zipline ropes yourself, but you will need the “grappling hooks” from the 3D printer.

Here you can find the 3D printer in a cave:

sons of the forest map 3d printer
Cave entrance to the 3D printer – Map source: mapgenie.io

The cave blinks green on your map. In your inventory, you can connect the arrowhead with the rope. The grappling hooks cost 100 printer ink.

Sons of the Forest: Building a Zipline

How do you set up ziplines? Find two spots on the map that you want to connect with a rope. Load the gun with a rope and shoot at the starting point, then at the endpoint. You might want to build some wooden walls at the start and end points so that the ropes don’t end up on the ground.

Ziplines cannot be stretched infinitely, but they have a considerable length – experiment a bit to see how far you can go with one rope. These things are really long.

What can the ziplines do? You can hang onto the rope and enjoy the ride. This allows you to create escape routes or shortcuts.

Players have also found other useful applications. The ropes can not only transport people but also certain building materials – such as logs:

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More guides to Sons of the Forest on MeinMMO:

If you have questions about the item or need specific guides, leave a comment or request on the topic.

The zipline allows for a lot of fun, breaking up the brutal everyday life on the island a bit – and it is also helpful for progressing in the story.

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Pokémon GO: “Spirit in the Device” appears, disappears immediately – What’s next?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, trainers are currently puzzling over the new research “Ghost in the Machine.” It was only briefly available, but it looks like bonuses will be coming soon.

What is the “Ghost in the Machine” in Pokémon GO? Some trainers temporarily found new special research available in their game. It is called “Ghost in the Machine” and only included a single step.

The step was: “Catch me if you can,” with a small text emoji behind it. As a reward, 30 candies for a Pokémon that can only be recognized as a silhouette were offered. Additionally, the reward included:

  • 479 Stardust
  • 479 XP
  • Pokémon encounter

Additionally, a part of a code was displayed at the bottom, the first four digits of which were “0HY0.” The rest is still hidden.

Several trainers shared images of the research on social media, including on the subreddit “TheSilphRoad” for Pokémon GO:

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Now the research has disappeared again. Whether it was intended as a teaser or whether it was an accidentally premature release is unclear. However, there is already a relatively clear direction for how the research could proceed.

When can you complete “Catch me if you can”?

Which Pokémon is this actually about? If you look at the silhouette of the monster, it quickly becomes clear that it is Rotom. This also fits with the XP and Stardust since it has Pokédex number 479. 

Rotom could already be obtained in Pokémon GO, but only on special occasions and very rarely. 

Rotom
This is what Rotom looks like
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How does the research continue? Over the weekend, on February 17th and 18th, it is expected to continue. The Sinnoh Tour will take place in its local variant in Los Angeles. One of the gameplay features is called “A Paranormal Puzzle.” 

Trainers are supposed to work together in Los Angeles to uncover a secret code that brings a Rotom encounter. Once the trainers have deciphered the code, players worldwide will be able to redeem it. 

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So: Keep your eyes open this weekend. The code with which you can get Rotom should come. As soon as it is known, we will keep you updated here.

Overall, the Sinnoh Tour is approaching, even in its global variant. But that is not the only exciting date this month: All events in Pokémon GO in February 2024 can be found here.

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Whoever wants to catch up on 6 years of DLCs in Destiny 2 has to pay 180 € – Currently, you can get them all for 20 €

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 is an expensive hobby, and those who don’t have the necessary funds for the DLCs will quickly be excluded from new content. That’s why there is now a Humble Bundle on Steam, where you can grab 6 important DLCs at a bargain price.

What kind of bundle is this? Humble Bundle is a site where you can often find deals on game or expansion packages for Steam at very low prices. This time, there is a bundle for Destiny 2 with 6 important DLCs (via humblebundle.com). The following are offered:

  • Lightfall
  • The Witch Queen
  • 30th Anniversary
  • Beyond Light
  • Shadowkeep
  • Forsaken Pack

If you were to purchase all DLCs without the Humble Bundle, you would end up with a total of about 180 €. However, with this promotion, your total is only 20 €. That’s a real bargain, but is the bundle worth it? We’ll show you.

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20 € for 6 DLCs – Is the offer worth it?

Destiny 2 is a loot shooter that you can play with friends and family and engage in many activities such as raids, dungeons, missions, PvP, and more. Therefore, the bundle is an excellent way to experience a large part of Destiny 2’s content without spending too much money.

If you’ve always wanted to experience Destiny 2 and its story, now is the perfect time to take advantage. The bundle gives you many items like armor, weapons, and Exotics to chase after.

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With the Humble Bundle, you have access to Xur’s Treasure Vault

Furthermore, 4 DLCs offer a campaign that can be tackled solo or in a group – raids are included as well. The Forsaken Pack gives you old Exotics, a raid, and a dungeon from a bygone era.

Finally, with the 30th Anniversary, you can participate in a deadly game show and win prizes from a spectral horse. All DLCs provide content that can entertain you for up to 100 hours if you dive deep into Destiny 2.

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Things to consider: Destiny 2 is currently not in a good place. The latest DLC “Lightfall” was not well-received by the community. The story left a heavy cliffhanger, and the community is unsure if the loot shooter will continue to exist after the last DLC “The Final Form” is released.

Additionally, no seasons are included in the Humble Bundle. So, if you want to play the last season of Lightfall, you will need to purchase it separately. You don’t have to worry about sunsetting, as the campaigns, armor, and weapons, as well as activities for the major DLCs will remain. Only old activities from past seasons will be placed in the content vault.

What do you think of the price of the 6 DLCs? Do you think it’s a bargain, or would you advise newcomers against purchasing? Let us know in the comments! Only then will you gain access to cosmetic items, weapons, and an Exotic.

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Player orders AMD graphics card, Amazon simply places the GPU in the pouring rain – What alternatives are there anyway?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A player has ordered a new AMD graphics card for his computer. But the graphics card ends up in pouring rain. So what alternatives are there to ensure that my package from Amazon doesn’t end up in the rain or in my neighbor’s flowerbed?

A user has ordered a new graphics card. On Reddit, he complains that the graphics card was delivered without packaging and was simply left in the rain. Accordingly, the package looks like it now.

Many people from the community are surprised and show little understanding for this action. Because in the worst case, the graphics card could have been damaged, making it unusable.

Some are also warning him and pointing out that he should send the graphics card back immediately, as he cannot be sure whether the GPU even works. But are there any ways to prevent such a delivery in the rain?

Packstation, Hermes or Amazon packaging as an alternative

Select Amazon packaging: If you want to have the package delivered by Amazon, we recommend choosing Amazon packaging. You do this directly at the time of ordering. To do this, scroll all the way down, where you will find the corresponding button. By default, Amazon sends your package in the manufacturer’s packaging.

During the ordering process, you often have two options at checkout when ordering a package:

  • Reduce packaging, send in the manufacturer’s packaging.
  • With Amazon packaging, the contents remain hidden.

If you choose the second option (Amazon packaging), your shipment will arrive in one of Amazon’s standard boxes. This way, other people cannot see what you have ordered, and there is also a little bit more minimal protection when Amazon secures the package properly. However, Amazon can still leave the package at your doorstep if you do not set any other shipping.

You can also choose another shipping method in addition to Amazon packaging. We will explain these to you now. All possible options are also listed by Amazon itself.

DHL as an option: Instead of leaving the shipping to Amazon, you can now have many packages sent to a pack station with DHL. This may take a day longer, but in the case of valuable items, it is the better option than if valuable components end up in the rain or on the street. The pack station is usually secured. Disadvantage: Some shipments, such as those from third parties or very large devices, cannot be sent or forwarded to the pack station.

Hermes as an alternative: Another option is to choose a Hermes package shop. Here, the package will be delivered to the respective package shop. The disadvantage: You can only pick up your package when the shop or business with Hermes is open.

Amazon Locker as an option: A third option is also so-called Amazon lockers: These are pack stations that are exclusively supplied by Amazon. Usually, you don’t have to pay anything extra if you have the package delivered to a package shop or to an Amazon or DHL pack station. The disadvantage, however, is that you have to have an Amazon locker nearby. Such lockers are increasingly found in large cities, but much rarer in small towns and villages.

What does all this bring? With all the alternatives, you have the advantage that the package does not end up on the street or in front of your door, where it can either be soaked by rain or taken by strangers.

The disadvantage, however, is always that the shipping takes a day longer than if you were to have Amazon deliver directly to you. No option is perfect.

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EA FC 24: With a trick, you start with a lot of XP in the new season, unless you acted hastily

Marc Engelbrecht Marc Engelbrecht Reading time 2 minutes

The Season Pass in EA FC 24 with its associated objectives, through which you can unlock stadium items, players, and packs, has long been a staple in Ultimate Team. Now there is even a way to get to the coveted rewards even faster. We will show you how to gain an advantage for the new season with a simple method.

Here is the situation:

  • On Thursday, February 15 at 8:59 AM, the current season “Fanfare 1” in FC 24 Ultimate Team ends. At the same time, some of the existing objectives will also expire.
  • This includes the “UEFA Tour,” the “Bonus Task,” as well as the “Weekly Themed Teams” under the Live tabs, and the “Daily Goals” and “Weekly Goals” from the Seasonal tab.
  • Immediately afterwards, EA Sports will release the new season, including a completely revamped Season Pass, which will likely come with 20 levels again. To unlock each reward, 20,000 XP will be needed.
  • So that missing a task does not automatically mean that the Season Pass cannot be completed, the publisher provides more than the required points over the course of a season.
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Diligent players may have already completed the currently available pass, even though some tasks have not yet been completed. For those who are lagging behind, EA has now released a strong XP boost that can be easily unlocked.

To ensure that you do not waste this additional XP, we will show you how to transfer it to the new season with a trick.

Using Additional XP Wisely – How to Perfectly Start the New Season of FC 24 Ultimate Team

This is how the method works: If you have not fully completed one of the tasks mentioned above, you can transfer the reward XP to the new season. This way, you will start with a small boost.

It is important that you complete the tasks before the current season ends but do not collect the rewards!

When you log into your console at the start of the new season, you will receive all the earned packs, coins, etc., along with the experience points. This will unlock the first levels for you.

At this point, it should be mentioned that the trick has worked in the past several times. However, we cannot provide a 100% guarantee.

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What you should pay attention to: The recently released “Bonus Task” is particularly suitable for this method. To receive the group bonus here, you simply need to complete two matches in any game mode to unlock 4000 XP at once.

Since 1000 XP is required for each level since the overhaul of the Season Pass, you can already complete four levels with just one task. In total, up to seven levels are possible, provided you have not already completed tasks that currently earn you XP.

More about EA FC 24 can be found here: The international football competitions have entered the knockout phase. Check out how their “Road-to-the-Final Cards” can improve.

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Pokémon GO: Only today is the Super Buddy Showcase running – These are the best Pokémon for it

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There is a special showcase today in Pokémon GO. We explain how you can win it.

What is a showcase? A showcase is a competition for your Pokémon, without them battling each other. Instead, other characteristics such as size or weight are crucial to win this competition.

Depending on how your Pokémon performs, there are various rewards you can receive here. MeinMMO has already explained how showcases work in Pokémon GO.

Normally, a showcase allows a few different Pokémon species or just a single one to participate. But today there is a very special showcase where virtually any Pokémon can take part.

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Any Pokémon is allowed as long as it is a Best Buddy

Which Pokémon are allowed in the showcase? In today’s showcase, all Pokémon are allowed. The only requirement is that the Pokémon you want to participate with has achieved the Best Buddy status. To do this, you need to earn 70 hearts with your Pokémon.

How does the showcase work? The showcase will run only today, on February 14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To win the showcase, the size of the Pokémon is decisive. The largest Pokémon wins.

Which Pokémon are best for the showcase? Since the size of the Pokémon is crucial, you should go for Pokémon that are inherently very large. Ideally, the Pokémon also have XXL status. A user on Reddit has published a graphic listing the best Pokémon including their maximum size. The following Pokémon are particularly useful for the showcase:

  • Wailord
  • Groudon
  • Alolan Exeggutor

Other good Pokémon for the showcase include:

  • Kingler
  • Giratina (Origin Form)
  • Steelix
  • Onix
  • Gyarados
  • Milotic
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If you have these Pokémon as Best Buddies, you have a good chance of performing well in the showcase.

What do you think about this special showcase? Do you have Pokémon with which you’ll perform well here? Or are you less interested in showcases in Pokémon GO? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. You can also find an overview of the events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO on our site.

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