Good anime in German – there isn’t any. Or is there? We present you 5 anime that are really strong in German.
When it comes to anime, fans are split into two large camps. One group swears that good anime only exists in the Japanese original with subtitles. The other half cannot stand “Japanese squeaky voices” at all and therefore only watches completely German translations.
Therefore, we present to you 5 anime (series and movies) that have received a really strong dubbing in German – perfect for everyone who wants to gradually get into the medium of anime.
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
German title: / Genre: Mystery, Romance, Horror, Drama Episodes: 12 German stream available on: No streaming provider available currently, only available for purchase.
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The Seikyou Private Academy was built on the grounds of an old school. Many legends surround eerie incidents and stories from the past – such as the student Yuuko, who died in the basement of the old school and is now trapped as a ghost in the school.
Since she has hardly any memories of her mortal time, she tries to get the attention of the students of the Occult Club and manages to do so with Teiichi Niiya, who can speak and interact with her. Together with two other classmates, they try to unravel the mysteries of the school and learn more about Yuuko’s past to find out how she really died back then.
Death Parade
German title: / Genre: Drama, Thriller Episodes: 12 German stream available on: No streaming provider available currently, only available for purchase.
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After death, people go to heaven or hell. But there are some exceptions. A few chosen ones who die at the same time come to Quindecim – a special bar where the deceased meet their soul judge Decim. His judgment ultimately decides whether the individuals will go to hell or heaven.
The verdict is decided through a often cruel game – in which it is not necessarily about winning or losing, but about bringing the true essence of a person to light.
But are Decim’s rules really fair to judge human lives? He begins to question his own moral standards when confronted with a black-haired woman who is suffering from amnesia and is supposed to help him at the bar for a while.
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Eternal Tombs is a new MMORPG on Steam that aims to impress with a unique concept. Now the developers reveal in a new trailer for the first time how you will use magic in combat.
What is Eternal Tombs actually?
The developers at Triune Studios want to create an old school sandbox MMORPG that focuses on PvE
Eternal Tombs aims to impress with a unique concept: real “Game Masters”, the so-called Tomb Masters, observe player behavior and can constantly reprogram the game
Random events and an individual story are promised while you explore the open world with many other players
Eternal Tombs is supposed to offer some features that make gameplay interesting: open your own shop, unlock new areas, fight through various dungeons, or lead entire war maneuvers
In a new trailer, you can now see how you use magical attacks in this world and get a glimpse of various areas of the game:
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Eternal Tombs zeigt im Trailer, wie ihr Magie im Kampf einsetzen werdet
What does the trailer show? The trailer begins with some images that give you an impression of various areas you can expect in Eternal Tombs. You will see a desert city with large ruins or dark cellars and dungeon vaults.
These impressions are accompanied by a narrator who gives his son some important tips for dealing with magic. He warns against drawing magic from within oneself, but always using magical items and drawing magic from them.
The description on Steam mentions that drawing magic from one’s inner self is considered evil in Eternal Tombs and is therefore not practiced. Players are definitely dependent on magical items if they want to cast spells.
For a game with Game Masters in the background, this could create a certain twist if they could constantly reprogram the magical items. Whether this will actually be the case can only be said after the release.
Trailer gives a first impression of magic in Eternal Tombs
After that, you get a short glimpse of a few different magical attacks. Fire attacks are shown, but also ice and lightning attacks.
You won’t get much information from the short scenes. However, this is only a teaser trailer, and since Eternal Tombs is still in the middle of development, we will likely have to wait a little longer for more information.
Nevertheless, the trailer shows that there are different types of magic and if you look closely, it also seems that magical attacks require a certain preparation time.
What are the reactions? Reactions to the trailer (via YouTube) are quite positive and most players who are watching Eternal Tombs seem to be very excited about the release:
ttonygreybeard writes: “I can’t wait to get in and play… My armor is polished, my sword hand is itching to chop some meat and spill blood”
CombatMedicOps123 writes: “I hope this game really comes out. All the big game companies are producing nothing but beautiful garbage”
UpgradeLemonade writes: “I really love the art style of the game, every new video makes me even more excited”
Also, user tienee4927, who usually views other trailers a bit more critically, comments on this teaser: “Normally I comment on these videos to point out problems and errors… I’m back here……… Not a thing, sound was great, looked good and voice-over was on point and sounded effective, as always I’m so looking forward to it!”
What do you think of the short trailer? What do you expect from the concept of the Game Masters? Feel free to discuss in the comments.
Dungeons with NPCs – one of the major features in the next patch of World of Warcraft. However, the developers are quickly adding a limitation.
The next patch of World of Warcraft is launching in a few days. The Update 10.2.5 Seed of Renewal brings plenty of small and fine features to bridge the waiting time until the next expansion. But especially solo players, who have not been able to get used to groups or simply had some fear of dungeon visits, should be pleased because:
What are these dungeons? In patch 10.2.5, you can utilize the feature of so-called “Follower Dungeons.” Instead of looking for 4 real players, you can simply rely on a variable number of NPC companions (1–4) to fill missing roles. This way, you save the hassle of searching for tanks, healers, or DPS characters and can experience dungeons at your own pace, without the social pressure or the “Go! Go!” mentality that many veterans display.
What kind of limitation is there? In a post by the developers, they announce that the feature starts with a little dampener. Because per account, only 10 of these dungeons can be initiated per day.
Why is there this limitation? Although Blizzard does not directly state the reason for the limitation, most have some idea: bots. To prevent the feature from being directly exploited by bots to mass farm “blue items” that then provide current enchanting materials, a limitation has been implemented.
Is the limit drastic? Probably not. When considering that the feature is primarily intended to give all players a chance to experience dungeons without pressure or in a new role, this limitation likely won’t be significant. Since only the Dragonflight dungeons can be played this way at the start, the limitation is unlikely to be noticeable to most people. Dragonflight initially launched with 8 dungeons, and two more were later introduced in the form of the “Mega Dungeons.”
As the feature is only intended for dungeons on normal difficulty, the limitation of “10 NPC dungeons per day” should have little significance for most.
Only those who intended to farm this type of dungeon every day may be disappointed. But then they likely wanted to use the feature in a way that was not intended by Blizzard.
What do you think of this limitation? Good and sensible or annoying and actually unnecessary?
Last weekend, the fan festival for Final Fantasy 14 took place in Tokyo. Dart revealed to producer Naoki Yoshida what new features will be introduced in the upcoming expansion Dawntrail. But there have also been notable developments in the rest of the MMORPG world.
The week’s highlights:
The 2nd class that will be introduced with Dawntrail in Final Fantasy 14, is the Pictomancer. He wields a colorful brush and spreads color around him. He counts as a mage class. Additionally, the producers announced that female Hrothgar will be added to the game.
Next week, Patch 10.2.5 Seed of Renewal for World of Warcraft will be released. To summarize all the important content, Blizzard created a video outlining the key updates.
What else has happened? The MMORPG company Nexon had to pay a fine of 8.1 million euros for providing false information regarding loot boxes in MapleStory. In a livestream, the team apologized for making this mistake (via MassivelyOP).
Black Desert Online is distributing horses and powerful items for console players, as reported by MMORPG.com. Players can choose from three different horses.
New World has launched the Legacy of Crassus event. The event runs from January 10 to January 23, 2024. Rewards include statues of Cyclopes, a pickaxe, as well as weapon and armor sets.
For Lost Ark players, there has been the first major update in 2024. Included are the Lailai Island, a new difficulty level for Brelshaza, and New Year skins for players.
What happened with the smaller MMORPGs:
Nexon announced that the entire PvP component in the MMORPG Vindictus will be removed. This will lead to some adjustments to the user interface: duel statistics will disappear and the corresponding button will be removed from the menu.
The MMORPG Metin 2 is celebrating its 17th birthday. In honor of the celebrations, all players will receive a bonus on experience points gained.
The Tarisland development team wants to listen to player criticism and is making adjustments to Pay2Win. Crafting of equipment pieces is now to be limited, with some only obtainable through PvE content.
Throne & Liberty has tightened the rules for the Korean server. All players must now verify their identity using a Korean phone number. This makes it harder for foreign players to access the Korean servers (via MassivelyOP).
For the old-school MMORPG Ravendawn, player name reservations began this week. The official release of the game is expected next week.
With that, we have summarized everything important that happened in the world of MMORPGs this week.
What did you enjoy this week? What frustrated you? Let us know in the comments at MeinMMO. If you are looking for new MMORPGs in 2024, the following list may help you: The 5 most promising new MMORPGs for 2024 and beyond
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Niantic mistakenly distributed an overly strong attack for a Pokémon in Pokémon GO. You can find out what it’s all about here.
Which attack? During the Community Day in December 2023, Pokémon could learn exclusive attacks that they normally wouldn’t learn. Here, Kosturso was able to learn the charged attack Ableithieb. However, due to an error, this attack was partly learned as a fast attack instead of a charged attack.
Niantic subsequently banned the Pokémon from the battle leagues to avoid greater damage in the leagues. However, Kosturso still retained the faulty attack and was able to use it in other areas such as battles against Rockets, raids, and in fights against defending Arena Pokémon.
Now Niantic has responded and adjusted the attack for the affected Kosturso. As they write on X (formerly Twitter), the incorrectly set fast attack charged attacks have now been removed. Instead, the fast attack Dunkelkaue has been added.
We embed the post on X for you here:
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What compensation is there from Niantic? Trainers who own such a Kosturso will now be compensated by Niantic. An item bundle will be made available in the shop in Pokémon GO, which can be redeemed until February 28, 2025.
As a trainer reports on Reddit, who himself owned two Kosturso with the faulty attack, the compensation consists of two items. These are a Top Fast TM and a Top Charged TM each.
Trailer for the current season Timeless Travels.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
What do you think about this? Have you owned a Kosturso with the faulty attack yourself? Do you think the compensation is appropriate? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
In EA FC 24, a well-known promo has made a comeback in Ultimate Team with “Versus”. Here you will find everything you need to know about the event teams, as well as all other important information regarding Fire versus Ice.
What is the FC Versus event? With Fire versus Ice, EA introduced the concept of twin cards in FIFA 22. This means that the promo players receive not just one special card with upgrades, but two. The boosted stats vary slightly depending on the version.
A similar twin card system awaits you in Versus for EA FC 24. However, the cards bring not only changed attributes but also different influences for overall chemistry. The Fire versions give you a boost for the player’s nation, while the Ice cards provide you with an extra chemistry point for the player’s club. This aspect will make it easier to integrate the cards into your teams.
The players also have different positions and playstyles depending on the Fire or Ice variant.
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As in Team 1, all event cards have been considered with two versions by EA.
Rashford (Manchester United)
Tomori (AC Milan)
Rodri (Manchester City)
Renard (Olympique Lyon)
Coman (FC Bayern)
Rüdiger (Real Madrid)
Lawrence (Chelsea FC)
João Félix (FC Barcelona)
Gavi (FC Barcelona) as SBC
Gakpo (Liverpool FC)
Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur)
Günter (SC Freiburg)
Sanchez (Inter Milan)
At this point, the original article continues with Team 1.
All Players from Versus Team 1
This is the “Versus” Team 1: Here you can see all players listed from the first team. Note that each player is represented with two event cards in the new promo.
What else could you expect from the FC Versus promo? In addition to the usual event cards, you can expect thematic SBCs and upgrade packs that make daily logins worthwhile. This includes event player SBCs, where we can imagine that you can choose between two players, each with slightly different stats. New evolutions are also waiting for you.
In the objectives, there are new goals that will give you some rewards, such as a new story player.
Anyone looking to increase their chances of pulling a new promo card might consider the Weekend League with its new rewards. Here you can either open your earned packs right away or save them for the upcoming TOTY.
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The mysterious Xur has landed in Destiny 2 today and has opened his Exo shop for another exotic shopping experience. With his hooded aura, Xur looks forward to your visitand we will tell you what he has to offer.
What happened this week in Destiny? Xur has become an integral part of Destiny 2. According to unconfirmed reports, he has a load of Vex Muffins on offer, which may cause you to ponder over inexplicable mathematical equations in between gunfights. Xur himself was unavailable for comment as he is already busy unpacking exotic engrams. After all, last week was quite eventful in Destiny 2.
Last but not least, the most toxic weapon in Destiny 2 and the Exo Peacekeeper have also received a nerf.
The buffs to the Peacekeeper’s handling, mobility, and movement speed have been reduced by 50 %.
And the Exo Hand Cannon Thorn has seen the following values change from +20 range and +10 stability to +15 range and +5 stability plus +5 effectiveness in the air.
Amid building trust on the way to the Final Form, loot promises, and exotic adjustments, the player base remains active but also critical as they continue to follow the game’s development.
How surprising Destiny 2 can be is shown in this spine-chilling sequence:
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Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – Season 19 Finale Sequence
All info about Xur on January 12, 2024 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? He appears in Destiny 2 weekly on Fridays at 6:00 PM and stays in the game world until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM. During this time, Guardians from around the world can visit his store and purchase exotic items.
Where is Xur? This is his camp for the weekend
Xur’s location: After the reset at 6:00 PM, the search begins, and players fly to Xur’s possible locations. The MeinMMO editorial team is on hand to tell you where to look.
Here is where Xur is located: Last City, Tower Hangar
Xur is in the Tower at the Hangar
Xur’s inventory from January 12 to 16 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? Xur offers a wide selection of exotic gear and weapons on behalf of the Nine, which he only sells for legendary shards in Season 23 to all Guardians.
His inventory changes weekly and offers especially 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
Xur’s inventory from January 12 to 16.
Weapon: No Time to Explain – Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
Hunter: Orpheus Rig – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +12
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +19
Discipline: +12
Intellect: +10
Strength: +9
Total: 64
Titan: Type 44 in the Outfield – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +8
Resilience: +25
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +16
Strength: +14
Total: 67
Warlock: Wings of Sacred Dawn – Chest Armor for 23 Legendary Shards
Mobility: +20
Resilience: +11
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +17
Intellect: +14
Strength: +2
Total: 67
Legendary Armor Set: “Yuga Sunset”, Midnight Urgency, and Abominable Command set
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In addition to the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, 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 “Hawkmoon” (Beyond Light DLC) with hip fire grip.
Trials are finally back!
The PvP endgame Trials require top performance from the entire fireteam.
After Lord Saladin adorned the Tower with his impressive presence for a week and kept the Guardian community busy with his iron challenges, the fascinating battle for glory and honor returns to the Destiny 2 PvP arena.
Which map is active this week? In the Trials, Guardians must focus on a specific map. It does not change and remains active until the weekly reset on January 16 at 6:00 PM.
This map is active: The Anomaly
The Anomaly is the map in the Trials this week
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, you can also expect a very special weapon at the Lighthouse, which you will receive for your flawless run, meaning 7 victories, in a master version. You can earn this weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Your reward 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, Sniper Rifle
Eye of Sol, the Trials Kinetic Sniper Rifle
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, January 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM. They end with the weekly reset on January 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Focus on the loot you want: You can also target your Trials engrams at your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. Your rewards increase further once you receive a complete pass – even if you’ve lost one or two Trials matches.
After more than 10 years, Titan Forge Games has announced SMITE 2. The well-known god MOBA SMITE transitions to a sequel on Unreal Engine 5. MeinMMO reveals what you can expect and how you can sign up for the alpha.
What kind of game is SMITE? It is a free-to-play MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) released by Hi-Rez Studios (Dev Team: Titan Forge Games) in 2014.
SMITE differentiates itself from other MOBA games like League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, or Dota particularly through its third-person perspective, which gives the gameplay a unique dynamic and creates action.
Instead of the genre-typical iso perspective, where you look down on the playing field, the camera is positioned directly behind the player character. Thus, SMITE could also be the game for those who fancy a MOBA but cannot stand the iso perspective and prefer to play in third person.
In SMITE, you play mythological gods like Aphrodite, Artemis, Loki, Fenrir, Hel, Hades, and Ymir, each with individual abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
For those who are not familiar with the term MOBA, we explain the genre in more detail in this article:Start a MOBA
The article is enriched with answers from the development team Titan Forge Games from a written and open Q&A.
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Gods-MOBA SMITE 2 – Reveal Trailer
The God MOBA SMITE gets a sequel – What to expect
SMITE 2 is a sequel to SMITE. The developers transition with the continuation from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 5. As a core goal, the developers intended to design SMITE 2 like its predecessor, maintaining the core mechanics and feel of the MOBA – but overall better in every conceivable way. The sequel will still have everything players love about SMITE.
The General Manager of Hi-Rez Studios Travis Brown states:
SMITE 2 is our chance to return, utilizing all the insights from 10 years of SMITE development and making it one of the most successful multiplayer games of all time – and to do everything even better consistently. […]
Travis Brown
The game is supposed to have more depth and provide more creative and strategic options than SMITE. At the same time, it should also be less complex. SMITE 2 will thus be a more advanced and refined version of its predecessor. The developers also repeatedly emphasize the goal that they want players to feel more like gods.
When will SMITE 2 be released? So far, no release date is known. But you can already sign up on the SMITE 2 site for access to the early closed alpha, which is set to start in spring 2024. With player feedback, they want to ensure that they make a SMITE 2 that players love.
For which platforms will SMITE 2 be available? SMITE 2 will enable crossplay between PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Steamdeck, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.
SMITE 2 is completely new with Unreal Engine 5
What specific changes are there from the first part? The most obvious change is the transition to Unreal Engine 5, which will give SMITE 2 overall better graphics than SMITE. There should also be an improved environment, better lighting effects, more details with the gods and their abilities. For example, new jump animations have been added, and changes have been made to the abilities. The effects are intended to enhance the immersion in the world and the feeling of divine power.
In the keynote, some examples were also mentioned:
Some gods, like Loki, are supposed to remain true to the old character model but overall look much better
Others, like the god Anubis, will receive new animations and divine effects
Others will gain new abilities: Ymir’s Ice Wall, for example, should now be able to throw opponents up in SMITE 2, and at the same time, the ability should also be usable in other creative ways by catapulting himself forward
Weapon movements now leave trails, making attacks more visible The animations of the upper and lower body should be better coordinated with each other
New Ranking System
Ranked will be completely redesigned, and matchmaking will also be revamped. The developers emphasize that there will be many changes for the leaderboard and have revealed a few highlights, including:
Players in SMITE 2 will start with a skill rating of 0 and will no longer start with the MMR level of an average player. This is intended to give players a sense of progression as they improve rather than often losing multiple games before they settle into their true skill bracket.
The skill rating should no longer be limited, which will allow for a fight for the number 1 rank worldwide – something that was not possible before.
Furthermore, there will be more additional ranks in SMITE 2, especially at the higher end.
The developers also emphasize that there will be more features to combat toxic behavior, stress, and system abuse.
Getting into SMITE 2 should be easier for newcomers
What are the developers changing with the sequel to make it more beginner-friendly? They want to make numerous changes to facilitate the entry and learning process for newcomers. Specifically, the entry for beginners in SMITE 2 should be simpler.
This is planned:
SMITE 2 will start with a smaller selection of gods because it can be overwhelming quickly when starting a new game and confronted with 130 gods, each with 3 abilities, an ultimate, and passive.
At the same time, they also want to quickly add gods from the predecessor SMITE, so that SMITE veterans can play their favorite champions.
They also emphasize:
It is important to know that SMITE 2 is a competitive, challenging game. MOBAs are somewhat like Souls-likes – there is always something new to learn, and it’s okay to die and lose while learning. But just because a game is challenging does not mean we can’t make a lot of changes to make it easier for beginners to start and learn […].
Dev Team Titan Forge
New Item System
SMITE 2 will have an improved item store because creating items in SMITE has been too challenging: You must know the exact name of the item you want to build to start building.
Instead, SMITE 2 will feature a completely new system, for example:
If you want attack speed, you buy a bow and can creatively choose because all items with attack speed can then be built with that bow.
The system will recommend items for your god to make it easier.
Another type of relics
Previously, there was a relic system in SMITE, which played a significant role in the game. You receive two abilities that are very strong but also have a long cooldown and must be activated additionally.
For new players, it is often difficult to use the relics at the right moment – or they are forgotten. In SMITE 2, there will no longer be relics, at least not in the form known from the predecessor.
Instead, you will have the option to give each item an ability that you must activate additionally – just like with the relic. However, in SMITE 2, the developers want to allow you to choose an additional ability that you must activate. This way, you can also decide whether to spend your gold on items that provide stronger stats and passives.
There is one exception: Purification Beads will also be present in SMITE 2, allowing you to become immune to crowd control (CC). Each god will have Purification Beads and a warding slot by default.
Better and faster UI
SMITE 2 will come with a revamped UI to better facilitate communication. This means effects like crowd control (CC) should be easier to recognize. For example, to respond better when an ally has stunned an opponent.
The UI should also better reflect how much damage you deal and take and how much you are under fire, making it easier to feel and understand the fight.
Players can interact more with the map in SMITE 2
In SMITE 1, there are basically no other ways to interact with the world, except to attack something and stand in certain places. In the successor, there should be more interaction opportunities and interesting goals on the map for players to fight against each other.
Including, for example:
Totem of Ku, which should be a damage race
New teleporters, which should teleport anyone standing on a pad across the map after standing on it for a certain period of time
A special button to interact with the world
In SMITE 2, there will be a special button to interact with the world. This button must be held down for a specific amount of time, which presents an additional challenge and aims to bring new possibilities for gameplay.
For example, in SMITE 1, you can pick up a buff by simply walking over it. This can cause some players to accidentally pick up buffs they did not want. In SMITE 2, this will be solved by pressing the interact button.
The portals will also be activated with the button, as well as when you want to open the gates to the opposing base once you have the key for it. The developers emphasize that there will be further possibilities to use the button and that the button will bring new gameplay possibilities into the game.
What players can expect who play MOBAs like LoL
In SMITE and also SMITE 2, everything revolves around the third-person perspective. So there is no classic iso perspective from MOBAs like LoL. Virtually everything is a skillshot, even the normal auto-attacks.
The developers emphasize:
[…] Many of our design decisions stem from this action combat. In the third-person perspective, it’s boring to deal with minions on the lane. It’s easier to clear waves and rotate to find more action than in other MOBAs.
If you already have experience with other MOBAs, you will understand the basic flow of the game – when to retreat, when to rotate, when to play your advantage, and when to group up. But the experience and pacing will feel completely different when you fight in third person.
Dev Team Titan Forge
The following changes were also mentioned:
The gods are no longer magical or physical. Each god will have two different power sources in SMITE 2: strength and intelligence
All gods will be able to build all items
Voice packs in SMITE 2 should be automatically unlocked with each god
Overhaul of the jungle
Overhaul of the minion formation to make the lane more rewarding.
Many minor changes to Conquest, for example: Gold Fury will now become more important for the late-game.
What will happen to SMITE 1? SMITE 2 is a sequel, meaning it is a successor to SMITE. However, the first part will continue to receive updates and new content. The developers plan to sustain the game as long as players want to play it. However, there will be exclusive gods in SMITE 2 that will not be available in SMITE.
Your existing progress in SMITE 1 (skins, achievements, gods, etc.) will not be directly transferable to SMITE 2.
The developers emphasize that due to the transition to Unreal Engine 5, they had to completely revise the game and recreate the content to make it work. Transferring a skin from SMITE 1 to SMITE 2 would represent a workload of 2 months, for instance.
Instead, there will be rewards for SMITE players who have invested time and money in the game – also for achievements, there will be rewards.
The reward for everyone who spent gems in SMITE will come in the form of in-game currency to buy skins and battle passes in SMITE 2.
Additionally, players will receive points for each year played, which reflect their progress and time in the game. The points will be totaled to unlock further rewards (in the form of skins and a range of badges).
Exact information on the rewards can be found on the official page of SMITE 2
Who speaks here? Fabienne has been playing League of Legends for 12 years and is the LoL expert on MeinMMO. In the Summoner’s Rift, she has spent countless hours. Besides LoL, she mainly plays Baldur’s Gate 3, World of Warcraft, and Final Fantasy XIV.
Overall, this looks like a big and exciting leap that SMITE makes with the sequel – especially with the transition to Unreal Engine 5. I think it’s great that they want to keep the charm of SMITE, but simultaneously modernize it and make it more accessible for newcomers – for example, starting with a smaller god pool and providing support in item building, making it less complex.
SMITE 2 sounds very cool overall. The better graphics and improvements to nearly all systems, more room for creativity, and the inclusion of the interact button and new abilities catch my attention. SMITE 2 could appeal to you if you find the third-person perspective exciting for more action, and prefer only skillshots compared to other MOBAs.
However, I also think it’s worthwhile for complete newcomers to take a look at SMITE 2. There will be a small pool of gods rather than over 100 gods that can quickly deter players. Overall, it looks very promising.
What is your first impression of SMITE 2? Feel free to share it with us in the comments.
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers countless stories with various endings, and probably no one has truly discovered everything yet. However, many players likely missed parts of their companions’ stories at least on the first run—because the game puts too much pressure on you.
That’s why you should rest often enough:
A long rest fully restores your hit points and spell slots. After that, you are completely refreshed. Especially many magic classes need the rest to be operational again.
Some quests only proceed after a rest because it ends the day. The game forces you to take breaks at some points, but not often enough to see every cutscene.
That’s why many players miss the stories: The problem with Baldur’s Gate 3 is that the game almost deceives you. One piece of information states that you only have a few days to get rid of the mind-flayer larva. However, this is not true.
Your companions also tend to apply pressure. Lae’zel can hardly wait to find her crib and would prefer to be there yesterday. She even disappears at some point if you wait too long. You will find Shadowheart in a different location if you rest before meeting her at the beach.
Otherwise, you can rest as long as you want. The larva has no effect on that. Especially new players often fall for this and avoid a long rest for as long as possible. This limits gameplay as well as story.
Another point: There are certain quests that can fail if you wait too long. However, the game doesn’t tell you which ones they are. Out of fear of missing something, many players skip resting—thus missing something even more.
In a thread on Reddit, a user actually only posts a meme about how much you have to eat when you rest in sequence for the cutscenes. However, many useful tips emerge from it.
If you just want to restore hit points, it’s better to use a short rest. It doesn’t consume any supplies, nor does it advance time:
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A useful feature can make your life in Baldur’s Gate 3 much easier
“If you are resting in sequence, take a partial rest”
Now after Christmas, many players have started with Baldur’s Gate 3 anew or completed their first run. In the second attempt, they really want to experience all the stories. They say: if someone plays for too long in a row, they often have to rest 5 to 6 times in a row to see all the cutscenes.
This quickly depletes the supplies. The tip: Take a partial rest. It consumes no supplies and still advances the story since time passes. If you still want to consume food, be careful not to accidentally eat your cute companion.
Only with the corresponding quests that can fail when you rest should you be cautious. However, our list helps you as an overview of where you are actually under time pressure. In general, though: The game never fails just because you are currently resting.
However, there’s a good side to this. For some players, the missed content is a reason to just play Baldur’s Gate 3 again. There is always so much to discover, so 3 or 4 runs are worth it. The game’s engrossing nature is not only due to its sheer scale, though. One of the leads recently revealed that humor is especially important for its success.
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The start of Season 30 in Diablo 3 is approaching. Which class do you want to play? Vote in our poll or let our wheel of fate help you.
What’s happening in Diablo 3? On January 12, Season 30 will kick off. This is the first season that revives a seasonal theme from the past and does not provide new content. However, the theme was well-received by players in S25, so there is excitement for it now as well.
In our article, we offer you a poll where you can indicate which of the seven classes you will play. If you are unsure, we also have the patch notes for you, which include the class balancing. If you really don’t care which class you play, just spin the wheel of fate and let “fate” decide for you.
What changes in Season 30?
The seasonal theme: In the game, you will find soul shards, which you can install two into your armor. They can be upgraded up to three times and provide you with very strong bonuses. This makes it easy to play into the highest Greater Rifts.
Balance changes: To bring the various builds closer together again, Blizzard has adjusted the strength of individual sets and classes.
Vote here: Each of you has one vote that you can cast for one of the seven classes from Diablo 3. If you plan to play multiple classes in Season 30, just give your vote to the one you are most looking forward to.
This is what you can do: Are you still unsure or does the class in Season 30 not matter to you? Then we offer you the wheel of fate here. On the wheel, you will find each class twice. Tap it, and it will spin. It will then stop on one of the seven possible classes.
If you are torn between two or more classes, you can use the wheel as a decision-making aid.
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Have you decided on a class for Season 30 in Diablo 3? Whether you chose it with the help of the wheel or for your own reasons, let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments why this class will be your choice and what you plan to do with it. Do you prefer to play solo for yourself, or is it the group content that attracts you?
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In Genshin Impact, night jade is essential for upgrading certain characters and completing various quests. This guide shows you the locations where you can find night jade.
Where can you find night jade? The search for night jade is limited to the Liyue region in Genshin Impact, where it is predominantly found in caves, mines, and mountainous areas. The night jade itself emits a bluish glow and is surrounded by dark rocks, making it easily recognizable.
Mostly, night jade is located on the mainland surrounding the area of Wangshu Inn, including Mingyun Village, Wuwang Hill, and near the Jueyun Karst. Individual night jade spots can also be found near the Chasm, and there are some places in the Chasm itself where you can find night jade. In total, 70 night jade are scattered across the entire map.
When you mine night jade, it takes 48 hours to respawn. Keep this regeneration time in mind while mining the resources to ensure that you can access night jade again after this period.
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Night Jade: Finding and Mining Spawn Points
What is the best way to mine night jade? You can mine night jade most easily by using a character with a two-handed sword.
We have embedded a screenshot of the interactive map with all the spawn points:
In this area around Wangshu Inn, there are 37 spawn points.
In this area around the Chasm, there are 15 spawn points.
In the Chasm itself, there are 18 spawn points.
Can you get night jade in another way? Shitou, the owner of the Jade Mystery in Liyue, offers 5 night jade for the price of 1000 Mora each. This offer is refreshed every 3 days.
An identical offer awaits you at the merchant Quwei in Ormos, located in the Sumeru region. Here, you can also purchase 5 night jade for 1000 Mora each, and this offer is refreshed every 3 days.
What is night jade used for? In particular, the characters Yanfei and Beidou use night jade for leveling up. Both characters require a total of 168 night jade to reach the maximum level of 90. Furthermore, night jade resources are also needed for smaller quests where you must hand them in. Therefore, it never hurts to have some night jade in your inventory to be prepared for various demands.
However, if there is currently no need to level up Beidou, but you are instead focusing on getting Zhongli to level 90 as quickly as possible, this guide might help you:
The Guardian community of Destiny 2 experienced the finale of Season 23 this week. Although it is still several months until the new DLC “The Final Shape,” it is already clear which content will have to leave the game.MeinMMO lists them for you, so you can prioritize your gameplay optimally to not miss anything.
As the Guardians prepare for the mystery of “The Final Shape“, the upcoming changes that will seal the fate of some beloved game content are unfolding.
All seasonal quests, activities, and vendors from the Lightfall seasons will disappear.
Some items will remain for the Guardians, but the ways to obtain them will be restructured.
Engrams stored with vendors will also be removed, and the ability to unlock seasonal weapons and armor will no longer exist.
Additionally, Legendary Shards will not be available in the DLC “The Final Shape” and its episodes in 2024.
MeinMMO has compiled a comprehensive list for you, so you can prioritize your game optimally and not miss anything.
The Final Shape is the reason why certain things are disappearing:
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The last DLC of the first saga
These contents will make way for The Final Shape in 2024
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Destinations and Vendors
All destinations that provided seasonal locations will be reset. These are mainly the various seasonal areas of the orbital station “H.E.L.M.” and the associated vendors that granted you access to seasonal weapons, armor, and rewards.
Season 20: The Wing of Resistance with the Resistance Season-strategy table, as well as access to the Farm
Season 21: The Wing of Depth with the Diving Pool Entrance and the Sonar Station
Season 22: The portal room to the Athenaeum and the Ritual Table as well as the Desk of Prophecy
Season 23: The Wing of Wishes with the Soul Anchor Room and Riven’s Soul
However, the DLC destination Neomuna will remain, along with its activities, the vendor Nimbus, as well as all Neptune-specific weapons, armor, and more.
Story Quests, Activities, and Exo Missions
These story contents will disappear: The DLC brought a total of four seasonal storylines that will no longer be available from June 2024. However, it should also be noted: Some of them may return, be included in other playlists, or moved to the legacy rotations.
Season of Resistance with all story contents
Season of Depth with all story contents
Season of the Witch with all story contents
Season of Wishes with all story contents
These activities will disappear: With the removal of the four aforementioned seasons, their associated activities will also be removed.
Resistance Battlegrounds including the difficulty level “Legendary”
The Recovery and Diving activities including the difficulty level “Legendary”
The various fishing spots in the EDZ, in Savathun’s Throne World, and on Nessus
Savathun’s Tower, the Altars of Summoning, and the Imbaru Engine
Riven’s Hideout, The Twist, as well as the activities Constellation: Tower, Castle, Pair, and Wish
Asher Mir’s exo mission will also be removed
These Exotics will disappear: Exotic weapons and their catalysts from Lightfall will also be removed. There were three exotic weapons that will not disappear from your collections if you already have them, but they may be out of the game for a while.
Again, some could quickly return, be included in other playlists, or moved to the legacy rotations. However, Bungie currently leaves it open whether and when this will happen.
Exotic Glaive Vexcalibur Obtained by completing the exo mission //knoten.ovrd.AVALON// in the EDZ. At the Legendary difficulty level, you will also receive the glaive’s catalysts.
Exotic Scout Rifle Malicious Tool Obtained by completing a hidden exo mission in the seasonal activity Diving. The catalyst is a random drop from a level 7 dive.
Exotic Bow Wish-Ender Obtained by completing the exo mission Cursed. You can obtain the exotic catalysts from four constellation quests that must be completed on Legendary.
Triumphs and Titles
You can still complete four seasonal titles until June 2024.
Once The Final Shape starts, the title triumphs for each season will become legacy and can no longer be completed. Therefore, if you want to flaunt them in the future, you should complete the seasonal titles by June 2024.
Triumph title Season 20: Queen’s Guard
Triumph title Season 21: Aquanaut
Triumph title Season 22: Haruspex
Triumph title Season 23: Wish Bearer
Weapons and Armor
Of course, the Final Shape reset will also affect all seasonal weapons and armor. Bungie may make these available again in other ways. However, it is easier to earn the desired god roll, all available weapon schematics, and armors within the seasons.
Season of Resistance
Storyteller, Stasis bow (craftable)Royal Executioner, Solar fusion rifle (craftable) Perpetualis, 600 Strang auto rifle (craftable) Return of the Spender, Arc grenade launcher (craftable) Ruling, Void grenade launcher (craftable) Caregiver, Solar sword (craftable) Imperial Decree, Kinetic shotgun (craftable) The class swords: Golden Tusk (craftable), Death Blade (craftable), Throne Splitter (craftable) + the seasonal armors
Season of Depth
Directed Eradication, 120 Void Hand Cannon (craftable) Unbridled Appetite, 720 Stasis submachine gun (craftable) Other Times, 540 pulse rifle (craftable) Until the Return, Strang shotgun (craftable) A Distant Pull, 140 Stasis sniper rifle with rapid-fire case (craftable) Narrow Lead, Strang sword (craftable) Ration, 140 hand cannon Survival Kit, 900 Solar submachine gun Endure, 540 Solar pulse rifle with rapid-fire case Only One Remains, Solar shotgun Last Survivor, 140 Arc sniper rifle Just in Case, Solar sword + the seasonal armors
Season of the Witch
Bryas Love, 180 Void scout rifle (craftable) The Hermit, Solar fusion rifle (craftable) Steady Trust, 140 Strang hand cannon (craftable) Semiotician, Strang rocket launcher (craftable) Locus Locutus, 90 Stasis sniper rifle (craftable) Eleaten Principle, 900 Arc machine gun (craftable) + the seasonal armors
In June 2024, some consumables will also disappear, such as the season engrams, the recovery or resistance keys, and the offerings for Eris Morn.
However, it is much more important that The Final Shape also means the end of Legendary Shards in Destiny 2. So you should not miss exchanging them for something useful. You can aim for these vendors:
Clan vendor Suraja Hawthorne She offers 10 raid banners for 30 Legendary Shards
Eris Morn on the Moon At the Desk of Enchantment next to Eris Morn, you get 1 Illusory Fragment for 10 Legendary Shards.
Kryptarch Master Rahool With him, you can exchange Legendary Shards directly for Glimmer and also trade 10 Illusory Fragments for 10,000 Glimmer.
Xur, the mysterious vendor of the Nine Xur is still accepting your Legendary Shards, if you visit him.
However, note: Don’t immediately spend all your Legendary Shards in Season 23, as you can still perform some actions with them, so you should keep a certain base stock.
That was all the information about the things that will leave the MMO shooter Destiny 2 with the upcoming DLC. The Guardians will, accordingly, say goodbye to some familiar elements so that the future of the game is full of new possibilities and adventures. This also includes a reset of the Guardian ranks.
The new cinematic for Season 14 of League of Legends is now the video that has been watched the most within 24 hours. MyMMO author Fabienne Kissel loves it too.
The latest video titled Ungebrochen (eng: Still Here) for Season 14 of League of Legends has not only captured the hearts of many players but has also officially established itself as the most viewed LoL video (within the first 24 hours of release) of all time. As a long-time player who has remained loyal to the game for 12 years, this cinematic deeply moved me and rekindled my love for the game.
From the very first moments, the video captivates me. The softly whispered words of Kindred, Tomorrow is a hope, never a promise, accompany a dark, snowy landscape where Tryndamere is surrounded by enemies. Yet in the distance, a bright light shines, taking on the form of Kindred. The cinematic is not only visually striking from the start but also emotionally compelling – for me, it’s pure goosebumps.
The song in the cinematic is sung by Mary Clare Clemons and Tiffany Aris, enhancing this effect and bringing a smile to my lips. Much like previous cinematics such as Warriors (2020) or Awaken (2019), Riot Games has truly created something great here. A merit they desperately needed after disappointing many fans, myself included, with the previous cinematic for Season 13, The Brink of Infinity. For comparison: The cinematic from 2023 has only 3 million views on YouTube, while Still Here already has over 39 million views.
Here you can watch the new cinematic:
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League of Legends opens the 2024 season with an emotional trailer
Kindred and Tryndamere impress me
Particularly impressive is the depiction of familiar champions like Kayle, Morgana, Ashe, Tryndamere, Yasuo, and Aatrox. This selection gives the cinematic a nostalgic touch, as if returning to the past. However, I think one champion stands out particularly in this video, and that is: Kindred.
The dual nature of Kindred is strikingly showcased here in a captivating way. Kindred, the unified embodiment of Lamb and Wolf, represents the inescapable reality of death in a unique manner.
The arrows of the Lamb promise, according to their lore, a swift passing for all those who are ready to accept their fate. In my opinion, the Lamb therefore symbolizes the gentle yet cruel side of death, embracing those who accept their destiny and face the end without resistance.
Yasuo seems aware of his end in the cinematic and accepts it. He is depicted much older in the video. This older version of him will also be introduced as a skin in LoL.
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On the other hand stands the Wolf, who hunts those who desperately flee from their fate or resist and puts an end to them with his crushing jaw.
Although the stories about Kindred’s nature in Runeterra vary, every mortal must choose the true face of their death – so it is written in their lore. Still Here could also be interpreted to mean that regardless of the past, present, or future, Kindred is always present.
Particularly impressive is the scene where Kindred attempts to hunt Tryndamere, and the Wolf is determined to put an end to him. Yet Tryndamere continues to stand firm in his immortal rage, managing to escape fate time and time again. Again, the words Still Here fit perfectly here. This ongoing struggle creates another goosebump moment. When his wife Ashe finally rushes to his aid and he looks at her, his rage extinguishes.
Still Here gives me a boost of motivation for Season 14
As someone who has been playing League of Legends consistently since Season 2, this cinematic evokes a sense of coming home for me. It not only enhances my excitement for the game, but I am eager to dive into the new season and hopefully finally reach my long-desired goal in ranked: Diamond, just to be Diamond once.
Even though I will definitely continue to grind afterwards. But becoming Diamond – I have been pursuing that goal for a long time, a very long time. In the last season, I made it to Emerald 3. My highest ranking was in Season 7 with Platinum 2, when there was still no Emerald, which was only introduced with Season 13.
The two words Still Here sum it up. After all these years, I am still playing League of Legends, still enjoying the game, and still trying to climb. I am absolutely hyped and will definitely make a breakthrough as both a supporter and on the mid lane – and hopefully I can finally achieve my goal; I will certainly not give up.
If you like to play shooters, you need a fast and precise mouse. Preferably lightweight mice with few additional buttons. We at MeinMMO present to you the best mice for shooters in 2024 and explain which player they are best suited for.
Why do you need a good mouse? Casual players and competitive gamers know what matters in a shooter: fast, precise clicks to take down the opponent.
For example, there are mice that are supposed to minimize sweating. But in this article, we want to introduce you to which mice are best suited for shooters and which we can recommend with a clear conscience. At the end, we also give you a few tips on what to look for when buying a mouse.
Which mice do we recommend? We recommend gaming mice for shooters in our list that are preferred by professional gamers and e-sports athletes and are also praised by critics as strong mice:
A good indicator of which gaming mice are currently used by professionals in gaming are sites like Prosettings.net. Here you can get an overview of which hardware the pros use for their victories.
Additionally, we looked at reviews, comments, and criticisms of the individual devices. Many mice we also tested ourselves in the editorial office.
Finally, we checked which mouse is really worth recommending.
The best mice for shooters 2024 at a glance:
Razer Viper V2 Pro
BenQ Zowie EC2-CW
Nyfter Nyf 22
Logitech G703
Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2
Logitech G203 – Shooter gaming mouse under 50 Euros
SteelSeries Rival 3
Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
Xtrfy M4 RGB
Corsair M75 Air
Roccat Kone Pro Air
Are you missing a mouse? Then let us know in the comments and tell us why it is a strong shooter mouse for you.
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The article first appeared in 2020. We updated the article on January 12, 2024, renewed a few details, and added the Deathadder V3 Pro as an option.
Last updates: January 12, 2024, November 16, 2023, April 19, 2023
Razer Viper V2 Pro – Best gaming mouse for shooters
For whom is the mouse suitable? Are you looking for a powerful, well-built gaming mouse that relies on low latency? Then take a look at the Viper V2 Pro from Razer. Here you get the best overall package if you want to play competitive shooters.
This is what the Viper V2 Pro offers: Razer uses current hardware in its Viper V2 Pro. The mouse offers you the best sensor from Razer at the moment, combined with optical switches and a weight of only 58 grams. This puts it in the same league as the competition. The manufacturer claims a battery life of 80 hours.
Basically, you can use the mouse ambidextrously, but the thumb buttons are only on the left side and can therefore only be used effectively by right-handers. The online magazine rtings.com ranks the Viper V2 Pro among the best shooter mice you can buy right now and scores the mouse for FPS games with 9.3 out of 10 points.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
ergonomic design
current technology (sensor, switches)
long battery life (80 hours)
low weight (58 grams)
Cons
conditionally suitable for left-handers
high price compared to the normal Viper
What users say: The gaming mouse is rated 4.3 stars on Amazon with around 300 reviews. The ergonomic design and workmanship are especially praised.
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A good and recommendable alternative to the Viper V2 Pro is the Deathadder V3 Pro, also from Razer. Both mice use the same technology, but the Deathadder V3 Pro is aimed more at players with larger hands. In addition, the Deathadder V3 Pro is a bit heavier than the Viper V2 Pro.
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BenQ Zowie EC2-CW
DPI: 400 – 3200 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 5 buttons | Weight: 77 grams | Special feature: Ergonomic, right-handed | Price range (according to Geizhals): 160 – 180 €
For whom is the mouse suitable? The ZOWIE EC2-CW is a good gaming mouse with low click latency and a pleasant, ergonomic design. The high price of the wireless variant (around 180 Euros) may deter some, but the wired ZOWIE EC2-C is available for around 100 Euros.
This is what Zowie EC2-CW offers: With the EC2-CW, Zowie introduced the wireless versions of its popular EC series at the beginning of 2023. The ergonomic gaming mice are specifically aimed at e-sports athletes and individuals who want to play competitively. The mouse relies on a special wireless receiver that is supposed to ensure particularly low latency. Therefore, the model is not suitable for left-handers, as the manufacturer does not use a mirrored design.
According to the manufacturer, you do not need software, and it is not planned by the manufacturer. With a switch on the underside, you can change the DPI value. The color of the mouse wheel also changes when switching.
Pros
Top sensor
Plug and play
good ergonomics
precise mouse buttons
Cons
high price (for wireless version)
only right-handed
What users say: The mouse is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 1,506 reviews. Users praise the accuracy and ergonomics. Critics mostly complain about the poor build quality, especially the mushy side buttons.
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Nyfter Nyf 22 – Tip for shooters
DPI: Up to 19,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 5 buttons | Weight: 72/75 grams | Special feature: Hot-swap switches, interchangeable mouse cover | Price range (according to Geizhals): 90 – 110 €
For whom is the mouse suitable? If you are looking for a high-quality mouse with many features, then with the Nfy 22 you get a really good gaming mouse from a German company. You can also swap the honeycomb pattern for a closed case.
This is what the Nyfter Nyf 22 offers: In addition to high-quality workmanship, the mouse can also convince with extensive accessories. Because you can change both the mouse’s case and the switches under the buttons.
With around 40 hours of battery life, the performance is slightly below that of the competition; however, for everyday use, the battery is usually more than sufficient.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
lots of accessories included
fair price-performance ratio
hot-swap switches against double-clicking
Cons
expandable software
only for right-handers
We were able to convince the Nyf 22 in the test without any problems. This is mainly due to the large scope of delivery and the many setting options. In particular, we miss hot-swap switches among the major competitors like Logitech or Razer. You just have to overlook the weak software, and then you should definitely give the mouse a chance:
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For whom is the mouse suitable? The G703 costs about 30 Euros less than its bigger brother and is a solid wireless mouse that does not have frills. If you are looking for a well-built and precise gaming mouse that focuses on a minimum of buttons and features, then take a look at the Logitech G703 Lightspeed.
This is what the Logitech G703 Lightspeed offers: The mouse feels like a classic mouse: It is limited to five buttons, including 2 thumb buttons, plus a DPI switch. The mouse also features rubberized sides, making it comfortable to hold. With the additional 10g weight, you can also adjust the mouse’s weight. The G703 feels somewhat sturdier and larger than the G903.
Like its larger brother G903, the G703 also uses the Logitech Hero 16K sensor. This sensor is precise and meets all requests. It also comes with Powerplay, though the mouse pad is not included here. In contrast to the G903, this mouse is only intended for right-handed users, as the thumb buttons cannot be changed or removed.
Pros
Good ergonomics
Top sensor
Adjustable weight
intuitive software and internal profile storage
Powerplay compatible
Cons
Powerplay costs a lot of money
only right-handed
What users say: The mouse is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon with 500 reviews. Buyers especially praise the good ergonomics of the mouse and the latency-free connection. Some users criticize the mouse wheel, as it does not offer a free-rolling function and is also much stiffer than that of other mice.
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For whom is the mouse suitable? With the Superlight 2, Logitech has introduced the successor to its successful shooter mouse. The G Pro X Superlight 2 is an absolute lightweight among wireless mice and is currently Logitech’s lightest model.
If you look at the settings of various e-sport organizations, for example, on prosettings.com, you will find that the G Pro X Superlight is favored by many eSports teams.
This is what the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 offers: The G Pro X Superlight 2 is suitable for both left and right-handed users, but only as a right-handed user can you use the thumb buttons. The symmetrical design has a disadvantage: There is no thumb rest, and the mouse does not have as much grip as a pure right-handed mouse.
In principle, with the G Pro X Superlight 2, you get a gaming mouse with state-of-the-art technology, excellent battery life, and a very good sensor. You can find a comprehensive test of the G Pro X Superlight 2 directly on MeinMMO.
The new optical switches under the buttons are, however, very loud and take some getting used to. We also missed a DPI switch on the top or underside of the model during testing.
Our tip: The old Superlight is still a recommendable model. If you don’t want to spend 169 euros for the 2nd version, you can often get the old Superlight model for under 100 euros.
Pros
Top sensor
Mouse for left and right-handed users
can also be used with a cable
very light (60 grams)
no latency in wireless mode
Cons
only suitable for left-handers with limitations
no DPI button on the top of the mouse
high price
Here you can buy the mouse: Currently, you can buy the new Superlight 2 directly on Amazon at the normal price. You can also still get the predecessor model. However, the first version will probably disappear from the market in the long run:
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Best shooter mouse under 50 euros – Logitech G203
DPI: Up to 8,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 6 buttons | Weight: 84 grams | Special feature: wired | Price range (according to Geizhals): 20 – 40 €
For whom is the mouse suitable? With the Logitech G203, you get a budget tip for shooters and fast games. If you don’t want to spend more than 30 euros on your mouse or just want to play a few rounds occasionally, then the G203 is a recommendable model.
This is what the Logitech G203 offers: The G203 is wired and offers decent workmanship. At 84 grams, it is heavier than the competition but feels secure in the hand due to good ergonomics.
With the extensive software, you can configure the mouse further. However, given this price, you should not expect too much in terms of workmanship. If you want a better sensor and higher quality workmanship, you need to go for the Logitech G403. This costs about 10 euros more.
Pros
fair price
good ergonomics
recommended for small hands
Cons
only right-handed
strong alternative (G403) costs only 10 euros more
What users say: The mouse is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 3,000 reviews. Buyers praise the size of the mouse, the robust workmanship, and the quick responsiveness of the model:
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For whom is the mouse suitable? The SteelSeries Rival 3 is a small, lightweight, and solid gaming mouse without special abilities. However, for around 40 euros, the overall package is right. If you are looking for a good mouse and have no special requirements, then the Rival 3 is a good choice.
This is what the SteelSeries Rival 3 offers: The mouse from the Danish manufacturer has a black ABS plastic housing that feels comfortable and secure in the hand. This look is combined with an RGB ring that almost surrounds the entire mouse and a lighted logo.
Inside, the TrueMove Core sensor works. This is the Pixart PMW3331, which ranks significantly lower than the PixArt PMW-3360. The sampling rate is lower than that of a high-end sensor, but the power consumption is also lower. For gaming, the TrueMove Core sensor is more than sufficient.
Instead of Omron, SteelSeries relies on Zippy DF3 switches for its entry-level mouse, which the manufacturer claims can withstand up to 60 million clicks. The in-house software should also be positively noted: The “SteelSeries Engine 3” software is clear and well-structured, and you can quickly find your way around.
One annoying aspect of the mouse is the inflexible cable used to connect the mouse to the PC. The mouse also has a symmetrical design. This makes it less ergonomic, but due to its low weight, it still feels good in the hand. Despite the symmetrical build, it is only suitable for right-handers.
Pros
precise buttons
clear software
fair price
low weight (77g)
comfortable in hand despite symmetry
Cons
inflexible cable
mediocre sensor
only right-handed
What users say: The mouse has a 4.6 out of 5-star rating with 86 reviews. Buyers especially praise the fair price and the light weight of the mouse. Critics complain that the mouse slips on the table very quickly and the quality is only mediocre.
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Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro
DPI: Up to 30,000 | Sensor: Optical | Buttons: 4 buttons | Weight: 63 grams | Price range (according to Geizhals): 140 to 170 €
For whom is the mouse suitable? With the DeathAdder V2 Pro, you get a high-quality eSports mouse for shooters and other fast, competitive games.
This is what the Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro offers: Inside, Razer uses not only its Focus Pro sensor (up to 30,000 DPI) but also optical switches under the buttons. According to the manufacturer, these are designed to prevent double-clicking issues. Razer relies on an asymmetrical design aimed at right-handers.
The mouse works basically without software, but “Razer Synapse” is recommended for additional features. Registration is no longer necessary and is only a requirement if you want to save settings in the cloud.
The mouse also claims a battery life of 90 hours. A major disadvantage of the mouse is that compared to other devices, only one profile can be saved in the mouse’s memory.
Pros
high-quality workmanship
current technology (sensor, switches)
low weight
long battery life (90 hours)
Cons
limited functions without software
only one profile can be saved on the mouse
The ComputerBase colleagues praise the gaming mouse for its excellent technology and high-quality workmanship. Criticism is mainly directed at the small internal memory and the limited functionality without software.
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For whom is the mouse suitable? Are you looking for a particularly lightweight mouse that feels excellent in hand and also offers a top sensor? Then you should take a look at the Xtrfy M4 RGB.
This is what the Xtrfy M4 RGB offers: The mouse is particularly notable for its lattice-like design. With 68g, it is one of the lightest gaming mice. The manufacturer combines this with a flexible cable and great gliding properties. Due to its shape, the mouse is only suitable for right-handers who can hold the mouse either in palm grip or claw grip. Inside works the PixArt PMW-3389, which is considered precise and accurate.
The excellent sensor can unfortunately be configured only to a limited extent due to the lack of software. In the range between 400 and 5,000, there are hardly any fine settings possible. The design has the disadvantage that the mouse is exposed and thus more likely to suffer from contamination in the long term.
Due to the lack of software, the buttons cannot be programmed either. In games that allow individual mapping, this is not a problem. But under Windows, you need third-party software if you want to map buttons. There is no official solution from the manufacturer.
Pros
Top sensor
very low weight (68g)
flexible cable
pleasant ergonomics
Cons
only for right-handers
buttons not programmable
due to the design, susceptible to dust and dirt
What users say: The mouse is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars with 73 reviews. Users praise the high accuracy and pleasant ergonomics.
Critics have few reviews. Among the few, the poor mouse wheel and the mediocre cable are criticized.
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For whom is the mouse suitable? If you are looking for a well-built gaming mouse with a decent sensor and great haptics, then you should take a look at Corsair’s M75 Air.
This is what the Corsair M75 Air offers: The mouse offers you great haptics with excellent, solid clicks. You can read a comprehensive test of the M75 Air directly on MeinMMO. Especially the ergonomic properties are a strong plus point.
However, the comparatively short battery life and especially the weak mouse wheel are not convincing. Additionally, the mouse does not offer the best price-performance ratio.
Pros
good haptics
fantastic click feel
pleasant ergonomics
low weight (60 grams)
Cons
short battery life
no DPI button
only one internal profile
weak mouse wheel
Here you can buy the mouse: You can currently purchase the mouse on Amazon at the normal price:
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For whom is the mouse suitable? Are you looking for a lightweight shooter mouse that, however, focuses on an ergonomic design? Then take a look at the Kone Pro Air.
This is what the Kone Pro Air offers: The gaming mouse from Roccat offers a long battery life and pleasant ergonomics. Compared to the competition, the wireless variant is slightly heavier at 75 grams, but it still plays very comfortably. You can read a comprehensive test of the Roccat Kone Pro Air directly on MeinMMO.
It’s annoying that Roccat has placed the RGB lighting on the Kone Pro Air in a somewhat strange way, as it is hardly visible in everyday use. There is also no DPI switch on the top, and the switches under the buttons are quite loud.
Pros
pleasant feel and surface
long battery life
optical switches promise high durability
pleasant, ergonomic design
Cons
unusual sound of the mouse buttons
software somewhat outdated
no DPI switch on the top
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Important when buying shooter mice
For a mouse that you mainly use in shooters, you should pay attention to a few points:
DPI rate: The DPI rate (Dots per Inch) is important for gaming mice and indicates how sensitive the mouse is. However, DPI values of 16,000 or more do not matter for regular players. So do not decide solely based on the height of the DPI.
Number of buttons on the mouse: Consider how many buttons you need. For shooters, the rule applies: the fewer additional buttons, the better. Mice like the Logitech G600 or the Razer Naga Trinity offer up to 12 thumb buttons, but these are only partly intended for a shooter player and are aimed at MMO players.
Sensor: Look at which sensor is installed in the mouse. Prefer to invest money in a precise and accurate sensor before you miss your opponents in fast battles. Here, higher DPI numbers do not necessarily have to be better. Recommendable are for example Pixart PMW-3310, PMW-3360, PMW-3366, PMW-3399, and also the Hero sensor from Logitech, which is also a revised Pixart sensor.
Weight: Generally, the lighter the mouse, the faster you can turn and move in shooters.
No anti-aliasing: Some mice support anti-aliasing, which is supposed to help with straight line movement. For shooters or games where you want to aim precisely, you should turn it off.
These are the different grip types found in mice
We present you with the three common grip types found in gaming mice.
Palm grip
The hand completely surrounds the mouse. Fingers, palm, and heel rest on the mouse. The contact area between hand and mouse is the largest here, and the mouse is generally not moved much.
Claw grip
Fingertips, thumb, and part of the heel rest on the mouse. The rest of the hand does not touch the mouse. Precision is controlled through the wrist, allowing for very fast movements.
Fingertip grip
Only the thumb and fingertips are touching the mouse. The rest of the hand is free. Movement comes from the finger joints, allowing for very precise movements.
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The streaming platform Twitch has just announced that it will lay off about a third of its workforce. Now the CEO admits what many have already suspected: The platform is not profitable and is supported by Amazon.
What is the situation at Twitch? At the beginning of the week, Twitch announced that it would lay off about 500 employees, which corresponds to 35% of the total workforce. In a stream on January 11, 2024, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy addressed the concerned community.
For more on the relationship between Amazon and Twitch, check out our video:
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Amazon is said to be “extremely helpful” to Twitch
What did the CEO have to say? In his stream, Clancy stated what many have long suspected: Twitch is simply not economically viable and is apparently being financially supported by Amazon. “At this point, we are not profitable. Amazon has been very helpful to Twitch.”
According to Clancy, Twitch wants to exist “for a very long time”: “We have a very important mission. It is crucial that Twitch is not only here today, or tomorrow, but in 50 years, in 100 years.” However, this requires sustainable operations, which means avoiding financial losses.
In recent years, however, Twitch has grown too much: “We were bigger than we needed to be, […] to meet your needs.” At the same time, Clancy emphasized that they want to provide streamers with more resources.
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A possible reason for the lack of profitability may be that Twitch provides its services to content creators for free. Because servers for recording the countless streams that take place daily on Twitch are expensive. For this reason, VoDs were already discontinued in Korea. In February of this year, they want to completely cease operations there, which puts streamers in the position of having to leave the country.
The content creator “Wynnsanity” has also recognized this problem, even though he himself admits that his proposed solution could likely attract “the ire of the entire industry”: “I think Twitch could charge $20 a month to cover server costs.” (via X)
While it is unfortunate that this would raise the barrier to entry for new streamers, it is currently likely that especially very small streamers, with almost no viewers, are costing Twitch a lot of money without generating revenue, according to Wynnsanity.
MMORPG players sometimes need to invest numerous hours to achieve a desired reward. In Old School RuneScape, for example, there is a raccoon as a pet that a player desperately wanted. However, there was a major problem that he created for himself.
What kind of raccoon is that? Rocky is a pet in Old School RuneScape that players can obtain by improving their Thieving level. The appearance of the pet can be changed with the help of berries. Thus, the raccoon changes its color from gray to red or green.
On reddit, the user proudly presents the reward for his endeavor:
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What was the difficulty in it? The MMORPG player decided to create a character that was to be used solely as a farmer. He was not to gain experience points in any other area, but only increase his Farming level (via reddit).
However, in order to obtain the raccoon as a pet, it is necessary to improve his Thieving level. The player found a trick to somehow still get the raccoon:
In the mini-game “Garden of the Sorceress”, there are four mazes where fruits called Squörks can be collected. Players must avoid guards, or they will be thrown out of the maze.
Collecting the fruits gives experience points in both Thieving and Farming. In one of the mazes, however, there are Winter Squörks that only grant the experience bonus for Farming.
Therefore, the player decided to collect only this one fruit in the maze, drop it, and repeat the whole game.
There are other mini-games in which the user could have collected the fruits. There are mazes that are much easier to complete than the “Garden of the Sorceress”. They have plugin support and are more efficient farming spots.
However, he needs a higher Thieving level to enter the other mazes, which he could not achieve because of his endeavor to play as a pure farmer.
The Ironman mode is also a tough challenge. Check it out in the following trailer:
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Player has spent many hours in Old School RuneScape
How long did it take him? The chance of obtaining the raccoon this way was 1 in 10,339. The player had to spend 149 hours picking fruits and dropping them again.
Through his endeavor, he forfeited the experience points that would have normally been given for the Thieving level. A user calculated that he would have reached level 88 through his actions.
In the comments of the reddit thread, there are many users who acknowledge the player’s achievement. They express envy and congratulate him on his success. Others, however, cannot understand why a player would put themselves through it.
On January 23, Season 3 of Diablo 4 starts. Apart from a few new features, there is still no information available about the theme or the season mechanics. Now Blizzard has at least hinted at what it’s about with a short teaser.
This is the teaser:
The official X channel of Diablo posted a short tweet with a clip. It shows a scene with a few turning gears and the short phrase: “Evil Looms.” At the end, the silhouette of a creature can also be recognized.
There is also a note that “arcane powers are stirring.” The interplay of technology and arcane magic is a popular steampunk motif.
When will there be more information? The tweet states that more details about the season are expected on January 16. Presumably, on that day, the season theme and the main contents will be released.
On January 18, there will also be a Campfire Chat, in which the developers will go into detail about Season 3 and answer some questions from the community. Some features that will also be discussed there are already known:
the seasonal journey, i.e., the theme and the progress of Season 3
the gameplay features, including already known elements like leaderboards and the weekly challenge dungeon “The Gauntlet”
various quality-of-life updates
The stream takes place at 6:00 PM German time, and you can watch it on YouTube or Twitch.
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Another leak is true, runes are coming in Season 3
The teaser with the arcane powers is already a hint for many fans that somehow sorceresses will be in focus. Some have already decided to play this class in Season 3.
Others suspect that the famous Zoltun Kul is hiding behind the guise. This would roughly fit, as the former Horadrim was a master of artifact creation. Arcane constructs and automatons are apparently the main theme of the season.
A large part of the community is having fun with the way the season has been announced. The turning gears strongly resemble Grinding Gear Games, the creators of the biggest competitor: Path of Exile.
Whether this was intentional or not can only be speculated. But the connection between the teaser and Path of Exile is already causing a lot of memes and somewhat mocking comments. Path of Exile is considered the top game when it comes to finding the best alternatives to Diablo.
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In modern shooters, there will always be certain aspects that players do not like. The Finals has now weakened such a controversial feature after criticism from some players.
Which feature is it? The aim assist. Embark Studios released patch 1.4.1 on January 11, making a deterioration in aim assist.
For example, the magnetic effect that pulls a player’s crosshair toward the opponent has been reduced from 50% to 35%.
What is aim assist? Aim assist is an aiming aid that can only be used by controller players and is supposed to help the player aim with the sticks of the controller. The player’s crosshair is automatically pulled in the direction of an opponent.
Aim assist is intended to compensate for aiming with a mouse, where players can be more precise by using their entire arm than controller players can be with their thumbs.
Also, part of the CoD community has been wishing for years for a deterioration of aim assist – especially among “mouse and keyboard” players.
Players believe that aim assist is too strong. Especially in the past weeks and months, the topic has come up repeatedly (via Reddit). Recently, a clip even circulated in which the aim assist targeted a player who was in a house – behind a wall.
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What other changes did The Finals make to aim assist? In addition to the reduction of the magnetic effect, Embark Studios made further changes to the aim assist in The Finals.
Here you can see an overview:
The zoom snapping1 time is reduced from 0.3 seconds to 0.25 seconds.
Players using programs on PC to remap buttons should not have access to aim assist.
Aim assist will now ignore invisible players, fixing a bug in the existing system.
The zoom snapping rotation speed now has a cap to prevent unintentional quick 90-degree turns.
The zoom snapping is removed from the SR-84 sniper rifle, the revolver, the LH1, and all shotguns, as it buffs these weapons more than others.
The Finals receives praise for the change – except from controller players
How do players react to the change? On social media, there are some players, especially controller users, who do not like the change. For instance, the user Fadeaway2000 writes on X.com: “Uninstalled. There are other games. I need aim assist to compete against PC players.”
On the other hand, there are users like Vadasz, who writes on X.com: “Any first-person shooter that has issues with aim assist should take this direction! You made me a fan of this game for life!”
But the aim assist nerf is also being noticed in other gaming communities.
In the CoD Warzone Subreddit, it’s written: “If I were a ‘mouse and keyboard’ player, I would switch to The Finals. Get the CoD developers’ attention through player numbers.”
Respawn and Apex Legends were also mentioned on Reddit when the aim assist nerf of The Finals came up: “Embark has just done what Respawn has failed to do for more than 4 years, and that in less than a year.”
Even in the esports of games like CoD, Apex Legends, and Halo, many play with a controller because the aim assist is so strong that a good controller player can outperform a good “mouse and keyboard” player.
After 7 vs. Wild, the participants had some free time before returning to Germany. One participant decided to bring something back to Germany that would later cause an unpleasant surprise.
Which participant is it? In a clip from a stream on TikTok, Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller (26) tells a story about substitute Jan Schlappen (25). After the time at 7 vs. Wild, the freerunner decided to use the remaining free time to go fishing in Canada.
The fishing apparently went very well, and the participant was able to catch a big fish. However, instead of eating the fish on site, Jan Schlappen apparently wanted to transport the fish back to Germany on the plane. This was probably a mistake, as the extreme athlete would soon find out.
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The transport to Germany becomes a problem
What happened at the airport? Upon arriving at the airport, Jan Schlappen apparently faced a problem. He wanted to book an extra luggage piece for the fish to transport it chilled back to Germany.
This was, however, probably no longer possible so close to departure. Thus, the participant had to find another solution to transport the fish back to Germany.
How did the fish get to Germany? To be able to take the fish along, Jan Schlappen is said to have stored the fish in the “Drybag” of participant Wieland “Rumathra” Welte.
The “Drybag” is a waterproof bag used in outdoor activities to keep items dry. In Rumathra’s “Drybag”, the fish allegedly made its journey to Germany.
Did everything work out? The flight apparently went without problems; however, Rumathra’s luggage along with the “Drybag” was lost.
On-site, the streamer could not recover the luggage and apparently filed an online request for the luggage to be delivered. When the luggage finally arrived, however, the streamer experienced an unpleasant surprise.
What was the unpleasant surprise? Upon the arrival of the luggage, the streamer reportedly smelled his “Drybag”. Rumathra said in the stream:
[…] and then my Drybag arrives, and it stinks so terribly, right, because it came like 2, 3 days later
Rumathra in the stream excerpt
Apparently, the fish spoiled during the time the luggage was lost. What eventually happened to the fish is not revealed in the video.
At 7 vs. Wild, the participants actually should not have had to hunger as much as they did. While the participants were very cautious with the plants, Knossi and Sascha Huber had plenty of fish. Additionally, the locals of the shooting location recently revealed what diverse plants were available on the island. We reported here about everything the participants could have eaten.
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MSI presented a new motherboard at CES 2024. Many connections are located on the back of the board. If this becomes established, it could change how gaming PCs are built in the future.
Anyone who has ever assembled a computer has likely been frustrated with the troublesome cable management. However, with “Project Zero,” the way we build our gaming PCs could change in the future. It aims to make cables disappear from at least the front of the computer. But not every case is suitable for this.
New motherboards have connections on the back
What kind of motherboard is this? MSI introduced two new motherboards at CES 2024: the Z790 Project Zero (Intel) and the B650M Project Zero (AMD). Both belong to a new series of models.
The special feature of both models is that all cable connections have disappeared from the front. This includes connections for power supply to the motherboard or for the CPU, as well as connections for SATA cables. Only the slots for expansion cards, the graphics card, and the CPU remain on the front.
Are there any disadvantages? Yes, the new models require significantly more space on the back. You will also need a larger case for this. The colleagues at PCGamesN report that the new models go up to 50% deeper than conventional boards.
If you already own a large case, this shouldn’t be a problem. However, it looks different if you prefer a small, compact system. Whether more compact models will be introduced in the future is still unknown.
The idea of hiding or minimizing cables is not entirely new. Even though MSI’s idea to do this with a motherboard is initially unique.
Many gamers now try to hide annoying cables when building their PCs by stuffing them into cable channels or securing them elsewhere in the case. This not only improves the appearance inside but also often improves airflow in the case.
Other manufacturers also offer at least comparable ideas: The manufacturer ASUS has introduced graphics cards and a motherboard that can be connected directly without requiring an additional power cable for the GPU.
The company Cablemod offers special kits for gamers to minimize the cables inside a system.
