Buy AMD Ryzen 7000 – Is it worth an upgrade for me?

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With Ryzen 7000, AMD has released a whole range of new processors. For whom are the CPUs worthwhile and what should you consider when buying or upgrading?

New Generation: With Ryzen 7000, AMD has released new processors. However, there are some changes and things to consider if you want to perform an upgrade.

MeinMMO explains what you need to know about Ryzen 7000 if you want to buy a new processor.

What should I consider when upgrading? What is new with Ryzen 7000?

With Ryzen 7000, there are plenty of changes in AMD’s processors. We present to you the most important ones. These include the new architecture, the new AM5 socket, and new RAM, as well as a few smaller changes that are relevant to users.

New Zen 4 Architecture

The “Ryzen 7000” series is based on AMD’s latest Zen 4 CPU architecture. Unlike Zen 3, the predecessor generation, Ryzen 7000 are the first 5nm desktop CPUs you can buy.

Basically, a new manufacturing process often brings better energy efficiency. This applies to Ryzen 7000 as well, but especially the CPUs with “X” add-on in the factory state are primarily tuned for maximum performance. The models without “X” in their name, with lower TDP, are instead set to be more efficient by default.

Mainboard (AM5)

With Ryzen 7000, AMD introduced a new socket for the processors. The processor is inserted into the socket. AM5 replaces the previous socket AM4. This means that you cannot install the new 7000 series processors on the old socket, and vice versa, the old processors cannot be placed on the new socket.

With Zen 4 (AM5), there are corresponding mainboards like X670E, X670, B650E, and B650. In the future, there will also be a budget variant with A620. The new mainboards are all more expensive than the models for the old generation (AM4).

Ryzen 7000 Mainboards

DDR5 Memory

With AM5, AMD also introduced DDR5 memory. Unlike Intel’s 12th generation processors, with Ryzen 7000 you do not currently have the option to use your old DDR4 memory. Therefore, you must certainly buy new memory.

Corsair Vengeance DDR5 Memory

Integrated Graphics Unit

With Ryzen 7000, all processors offer an integrated graphics unit, known as iGPUs. This means that, in principle, every PC with Ryzen 7000 also runs without a “real” or dedicated graphics card. However, these chips are not particularly powerful and are mainly intended for casual gamers and older, less hardware-hungry titles. Anyone who wants to game seriously will not get around a graphics card from AMD or Nvidia.

With Ryzen 3000 and Ryzen 5000, AMD only sold specific processors with iGPU. You could recognize these by a “G” in the product description (like Ryzen 5 5600G). With Ryzen 7000, now all have such an iGPU integrated.

Further Changes in Ryzen 7000

Additionally, Ryzen 7000 now supports AVX-512. These are 512-bit extensions that require certain software. In gaming, this plays a rather minor role. Furthermore, Ryzen 7000 offers support for PCIe 5.0. However, this is hardly relevant yet because there is practically no suitable hardware available.

Beginners, Gamers, and Enthusiasts – Who should buy Ryzen 7000?

Basically, the same pattern applies to all Ryzen processors: Ryzen 3, 5, 7, and 9 are counterparts to Intel’s Core i3, i5, i7, and i9 and represent roughly the same performance class:

  • Ryzen 3 is more suited for entry-level and budget models, which are completely sufficient for simple systems and light gaming. However, there are no Ryzen 7000 models in this range yet.
  • Ryzen 5 stands for the mid-range from AMD and offers most gamers more than enough performance.
  • With Ryzen 7 and 9, you find the most powerful (and expensive) processors for your system. Here you get the full power of the platform.

For beginners: Currently (as of January 2023), AMD, as mentioned above, does not yet offer entry-level and budget options for Ryzen 7000. Additionally, an upgrade to Ryzen 7000 is currently expensive.

We would recommend beginners and casual gamers to take a look at Ryzen 5000 if you really need an upgrade and already own an AM4 motherboard. For example, you can get the Ryzen 5 5600X for about 170 Euros. Upgrade kits consisting of a processor, motherboard, and memory can be obtained for around 300 Euros.

For gamers: The Ryzen 5 7600X is the current mid-range and recommended CPU for gamers. With the 6-core processor, you get more than enough performance if you mainly want to play or simply want a powerful processor. Alternatively, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is also an option, which offers about 4-6% less performance than the X variant but operates more efficiently.

Even today, very few modern games can truly utilize 12 or 16 cores. Therefore, the expensive processors are only partially worthwhile for gamers and are more intended for professional users and enthusiasts.

However, waiting might also pay off for gamers: because the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with AMD 3D V-Cache sometimes outperforms the fastest 7000 series model, the Ryzen 9 7950X, in gaming performance. It might be worth waiting for the 7000 models with 3D cache. However, there is no official release date yet (via gamestar.de).

For enthusiasts: If you are a streamer, enthusiast, or just want the best hardware, you currently cannot avoid the Ryzen 9 7950X. With 16 cores and 32 threads, you get the fastest CPU from AMD for your system with AM5 socket.

An alternative is also the Ryzen 9 7900X, which also delivers very good performance.

Who is generally worth upgrading to Ryzen 7000?

When is an upgrade worth it?

  • Your system is already 5 years old or you are still using an outdated architecture.
  • You always want to own the latest and fastest hardware.
  • You use hardware-intensive programs like rendering or photo editing.
  • If you want to invest in new, future-proof hardware for the long term.
  • If you are interested in high energy efficiency.

When is an upgrade not worth it?

  • You have a current processor (AMD Ryzen 5000 or Intel’s 12th generation).
  • You are a casual gamer with no high demands or the PC is not your main platform.
  • You have a low budget and do not want to invest more than 500 Euros in new hardware.

All Ryzen 7000 processors at a glance (as of January 2023): 

ModelCores/ThreadsBase ClockBoost ClockTDP (in Watts)
Ryzen 5 76006/123.8 GHzUp to 5.165
Ryzen 5 7600X6/124.7GHzUp to 5.3GHz105
Ryzen 7 77008/163.8 GHzUp to 5.3 GHz65
Ryzen 7 7700X8/164.5GHzUp to 5.4GHz105
Ryzen 9 790012/243.7 GHzUp to 5.4 GHz65
Ryzen 9 7900X12/244.7GHzUp to 5.6GHz170
Ryzen 9 7950X16/324.5GHzUp to 5.7GHz170

Ryzen 7000 vs Ryzen 5000 – Are the old processors still worth it?

Basically, you can’t go wrong with “Ryzen 5000” CPUs, as the mid-range and high-end models also provide more than enough performance for your gaming in 2023.

Upgrading to Ryzen 5000 is still worth considering, as you pay less than for Ryzen 7000. This is especially true if you already own an AM4 board and DDR4 memory.

Upgrading to Ryzen 5000 can also be worthwhile if you are coming from a very old architecture. Even then, you will immediately notice the performance jump, and you do not have to go for the expensive Ryzen 7000 series directly. However, it may be worth diving straight into Ryzen 7000, as you would be skipping several generations and investing in future-proof hardware directly.

With the Ryzen 7 5800 X3D, there is also a processor that can easily compete with the fastest model of the 7000 series in gaming.

Ryzen 5000 with motherboard and graphics card

Further Questions: FAQ about Ryzen 7000

What socket does Ryzen 7000 use?

AMD uses socket AM5 for Ryzen 7000. Ryzen 7000 is not backward compatible with AM4.

Do I need to buy a new motherboard?

Yes, if you want to upgrade to Ryzen 7000, then you definitely need a motherboard with AM5 socket.

Does Ryzen 7000 support my old memory?

No, Ryzen 7000 does not support DDR4 memory or older. You definitely need DDR5 memory for a functioning system.

How long will the new socket AM5 be supported?

According to AMD, the new AM5 platform is supposed to be supported until at least 2025.

How much will Ryzen 7000 cost?

For the Ryzen 5 7600X, you currently pay at least 300 Euros. For the better model, the Ryzen 7 7700X, you already pay at least 400 Euros. The top model (Ryzen 9 7950X) currently costs over 600 Euros.

How much does an upgrade to Ryzen 7000 cost?

Along with the processor, you also need to calculate for a new motherboard and memory. In addition to around 100 Euros (DDR5, 16 GB), you also need to budget for 200 Euros for the motherboard. For the cheapest combination, you currently pay at least 600 Euros.

Which Ryzen 7000 offers the best price-performance ratio?

The current recommendation here is the Ryzen 5 7600X. It offers more than enough performance with six cores and 12 threads and is very well suited for most games in the mid-range.

What motherboard do I need for Ryzen 7000?

For Zen 4 (AM5), you need X670E, X670, B650E, or B650. A620 is not yet available, but is supposed to be released in 2023.

Do I need an AMD graphics card for Ryzen 7000?

No, you can also combine an Nvidia graphics card with an AMD CPU.

Further recommendations and tips for purchasing hardware: Are you looking for tips and recommendations and want to buy a suitable graphics card for your new processor? On MeinMMO, we explain in detail what you need to consider when buying a graphics card:

What should you consider when you want a graphics card – Buy now or later?

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WoW: The ‘last major patch’ is not the end of Dragonflight – Blizzard shows what is still to come

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Many players thought that Dragonflight would end with the current update 10.2. However, Blizzard has now announced another patch for World of Warcraft: Seeds of Renewal, which continues Dragonflight.

What’s next for Dragonflight?

  • After the current patch Watcher of Dreams, there will be another patch: Seeds of Renewal.
  • The update seems to be somewhat smaller than Watcher of Dreams. For example, it does not include a raid, but existing features will be expanded and new story plots will be introduced.
  • A release date for the patch is still pending.
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What to expect: In a new blog post, Blizzard has already revealed the content for the upcoming update. This includes:

  • Dragon riding will work throughout Azeroth, similar to the upcoming “Dynamic Flying” feature of The War Within.
  • Worgen will be allowed to reclaim Gilneas.
  • The Dragon Isles will receive an epilogue after the last conclusion cinematic.
  • Trolls, Draenei, and the demons of warlocks will receive additional customization options.
  • The “Love is in the Air” event will receive an update.

Additionally, entirely new features will come with the Archives of Azeroth and the companion dungeons. The Archives tell the story of the Dragon Isles and you can complete weekly events to earn pets, mounts, and transmog items.

With the companion dungeons, you can complete eight normal dungeons solo or in groups of up to 4 players with NPCs. This is designed so you can explore the game without pressure.

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New content for Dragonflight until The War Within starts

Seeds of Renewal will likely indeed be the last update for Dragonflight, aside from smaller patches. However, we do not expect any larger, new features to come before The War Within starts.

Blizzard is already working on the next 3 expansions, of which The War Within is the first, set to release in Fall 2024. The alpha is expected to start in Spring 2024.

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Since Patch 10.2 has just been released, a possible release for Seeds of Renewal is around February or March 2024. However, MeinMMO reader Duyan pointed out that the revision of the Valentine’s event suggests that the patch must actually be released by the end of January at the latest.

In any case, the release would roughly coincide with a Season 4 for Dragonflight and bridge the time until the tests for The War Within.

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WoW has a new cinematic, shows the fate of the dragons, causes mockery and comparisons with Vin Diesel

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Patch 10.2 for World of Warcraft brings the final raid and gradually brings the end of Dragonflight. Those who have defeated the final boss of the raid will get to see a new cinematic. This has sparked discussions in the community.

Spoiler Warning: If you haven’t defeated the final boss in the latest raid or seen the cinematic yet, you will find out here how the story continues with the main characters from Dragonflight.

What kind of cinematic is it?

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This is the criticism: The presentation of the cinematic is apparently displeasing to the community. It seems a bit like a “Saturday morning cartoon for kids,” which must promise particularly great morals.

In particular, one scene is causing anger: when Kalecgos talks about family. This moment has produced some memes, in which players connect the cinematic with a well-known scene from Fast & Furious with Vin Diesel, where family is also everything.

One user even shopped Vin Diesel’s face onto Kalec’s body, which… looks surprisingly fitting (via Reddit). On Reddit, there are more comparisons, such as with My Little Pony and its motto: Friendship (or here: Family) is Magic.

Other users believe that this kind of development has been evident for a long time. They criticize the story progression of Dragonflight in general and say that much has been lost from a strong start to the end.

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“No wonder Blizzard treats you like kids”

In the comments, many fans view it much more differentiated than the creators of the threads. The fact that the dragons talk about family is just fitting to the story and the characters themselves:

  • Kalecgos and the blue dragonflight have never known or have forgotten the feeling of family. Their entire story has revolved around it.
  • For Alexstrasza as the “Mother of Dragons,” family is the most important thing of all, and it has been for years.
  • Even the black dragons around Furorion and Sabellian have had this development, already before Dragonflight – even if here it is more of a: “Hey, no one but me can hit my brother!” family.

The story of the blue dragons was particularly praised when it was released. The fact that this has now been forgotten shows the fans only that the community itself doesn’t really know what they want.

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Users say: If you forget what happened before a patch, you shouldn’t be surprised if Blizzard treats the players like children. Others do not envy the writers for their job: “Their job is damn hard with this audience.”

A community that skips all quest texts and dialogues cannot be satisfied with any story. Nevertheless, some users also admit here that at least the presentation could have been better.

If you’re also one of the quest text skippers … here you can find the most important points of the lore again:

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Players discuss the most annoying enemies in Diablo 4, digging up the Azt mobs from Diablo 2

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In Diablo 4 there are some enemies that can drive players crazy with their annoying attacks. A player asked the community about the enemies that cause the most frustration.

Not only the bosses in Diablo 4 can be quite challenging and frustrating, but also the fights against elite enemies and other mobs. A player recently asked in a Reddit post about the most annoying enemies. Spoiler: The Butcher is by no means the most mentioned – he is considered one of the toughest bosses in Diablo.

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Ghosts, exploding spider hosts, annoying wasps

Which enemies were mentioned? In the Reddit post from November 15, the user “i-3MoRz” asks what the most frustrating enemy in Diablo 4 is and receives numerous responses. He himself mentions the executioners, who can pull him towards them with a chain like “Roadhog from Overwatch”. He writes:

I remember an event where a circle storm occurred. If you enter the circle, you take massive damage and die. They spawned there and pulled me into the storm, it was so frustrating.

A comment with many upvotes comes from “TheHeinousMelvins”. He names an enemy that first appeared in Diablo 2:

Wraiths and Banshees. Actually, pretty much all ghosts. Especially since they suddenly appear right behind you and even though I am prepared for it, it is annoying to always be on guard to backstep and dodge. And they really hit hard.

The next tier would be exploding spider hosts. But they are rather just annoying and take longer to die. The same goes for the bloated corpses.

Which enemies have appeared before? Ghosts have appeared in most Diablo games in some form. Particularly feared are the Wraiths from Diablo 3. Wraiths are “physical manifestations of tormented souls from the realms of burning hells” (via diablo.fandom.com). They look like skeletons with bat wings and can deal significant damage.

A user writes in the comment that it feels to him like Wraiths or Banshees are hitting him with a shotgun. The user “jaxxxxxson” writes that he started noting down dungeon names where ghosts appear to avoid them. “I prefer spiders and poison over this any day.”

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Which enemies are still mentioned? “ZealousidealRiver710” comments under the post: “Anything that prolongs its death or spawns mobs again and thus extends the dungeon.” This includes, among other things, the spider hosts. But also enemies that do not group, keep their distance or cause crowd control annoy him.

Another user writes, “The staff-shakers who resurrect their colleagues. I hate that noise.” A user expresses surprise that no one has yet mentioned the corpse bow enemies. “The one-shot from offscreen in high nightmare dungeons is damn annoying,” he writes in the comment.

“These wasps and their 100 % damage, no matter how much armor and defensive stats you have, can screw off,” writes the user “Volkrisse”. Many other users predominantly name Wraiths, wasps, spider hosts, and corpse bows in the comments.

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Which enemies do you find most annoying in Diablo 4? Feel free to leave us a comment about this.

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Pokémon GO: Cobalion and Mega Kangaskhan – Is it worth it to raid?

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In Pokémon GO two new bosses can be encountered in the more difficult raid tiers starting from November 16, 2023. Kobalium and Mega-Kangama are now available – is it worth catching them?

How long are the raids available? Both Mega-Kangama and Kobalium will appear as raid bosses starting from November 16.

  • Kobalium will remain in the 5-star raids until November 23. It also has a raid hour on November 22.
  • Mega-Kangama will remain in the Mega-raids until November 30.

Can the monsters be shiny? Yes, both monsters can also be caught as shiny. However, you will need a lot of luck.

But is it worth catching the monsters at all? Let’s take a look at both of them.

What can Mega-Kangama do in Pokémon GO?

Mega Kangama

Mega-Kangama is this strong: Unfortunately, Mega-Kangama is not a particularly strong attacker. In raids, you should rather rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO. And the normal form of Kangama does not play a significant role in raids or in PvP battles.

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But there is a good argument for completing the raid anyway: namely the rarity. Kangama is one of the regional Pokémon and is usually only available in Australia.

Through the Mega-raid, you have the opportunity to catch one even here. This allows you to complete your Kanto Pokédex with a Pokémon that is usually very hard to obtain if you don’t have it yet.

If you want to evolve into Mega-Kangama, you will need 200 Mega Energy for Kangama, which you will get from the Mega-raids.

To defeat Mega-Kangama, you should at least team up with one other person in the raid and have strong counters. You can find the best counters against Mega-Kangama here.

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What can Kobalium do in Pokémon GO?

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How strong is Kobalium? Kobalium has the type combination Steel/Fighting and is part of the “Swords of Justice” along with Terrakion, Virizion and Keldeo.

In the raids, there are better Pokémon you should focus on. But in the battle league, Kobalium is a very strong option. In the Ultra League, it is even listed in 4th place among the best Pokémon according to PvPoke.

In the league, it is best to use the combination of double kick, sacred sword, and stone edge to defeat your opponents.

If you want to defeat Kobalium in raids, you can find the best counters against Kobalium here. It can be beaten with two players, but be prepared for a tough battle. It’s better to go in with three trainers.

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The First Descendant: How is it actually standing with the impressive shooter alternative to Destiny 2?

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Among the promising shooter hopes, Nexon has created an attractive candidate with “The First Descendant.” The shooter is not only free, but it also performed well in its open beta among many players. It was expected that the game would be released soon, but the development team from South Korea has to deal with unexpected issues.

This is the new shooter hope: “The First Descendant” is an upcoming loot shooter from the Korean development studio Nexon, which will be released as a free-to-play title on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

The developers have incorporated elements from successful games into their loot shooter, so that everyone can recognize something from their favorite game.

  • Thus, the shooter is played from a third-person perspective and includes many elements reminiscent of successful predecessors like Destiny 2, Warframe, Anthem, or Outriders.
  • Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, the world in the game looks truly fantastic and showcases what exceptionally sharp movements can mean at high graphical settings.
  • Additionally, it features specific gameplay with defined character roles, the so-called “Descendants.” These possess unique abilities that can be developed further to perfect one’s playstyle.

After the last beta, many players hoped for a soon release of the game due to the good first impression. However, the developer has now announced that they will likely have to prepare for a longer waiting period until the official release.

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“The First Descendant” is delayed because everything should be perfect

These are the reasons for the delay: Despite a promising open beta in September 2023, which attracted nearly two million players, the development team faced some challenges.

  • For example, players wished for more action in the open world of “The First Descendant,” greater variety in missions, a revamp of the UI, and optimized graphics.

In a statement released on November 10, Nexon informed the community that they will need more time to meet the high expectations of the community.

To implement your feedback for better quality, we are considering pushing the launch date to 2024. We will provide more details on the release schedule soon. It is also heartbreaking for us that we could not deliver the exact date you have been waiting for.

writes developer Nexon on their website

The postponement of the official release of “The First Descendant” may be disappointing for the waiting shooter fans. However, the development team assures that this time will be effectively used to further perfect the game.

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So you can bridge the waiting time: Players can look forward to a vastly improved gaming experience when the shooter finally hits the market in 2024.

If that still seems too long for you, there is positive news from “The Finals” by the developer Embark Studios. This could help fill the void created by the delays of “The First Descendant.”

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How do you assess the development team’s decision to reconsider the release schedule and further improve the game? Please feel free to share your opinions in the comments and discuss how you think this delay may affect the quality of the game. We are eager to hear your thoughts!

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User will transform gifted computer into gaming PC – Has an idea that saves him a lot of money

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A gamer wants to upgrade a gifted PC cost-effectively. Since there isn’t much space in the compact case, he comes up with a brilliant idea. This way, he can use a graphics card that is actually much too large and also saves money.

It often happens that companies sort out their old PC systems and replace them with newer models. In such a situation was also the Reddit user DntPMme, who received a mini-PC from his company for free.

However, he received the device without a hard drive and gaming-capable graphics card. To keep the financial expenditure as low as possible, the gamer opted for a standard graphics card that would not easily fit into the compact case. However, there are also cases where the newly purchased graphics card is unknowingly too large for one’s own case.

As the owner of a 3D printer, he had the idea to attach the graphics card to the outside of the computer using a self-printed mount. How he went about it in detail can be found here with us at MeinMMO.

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Gamer shows how a normally sized graphics card “fits” in a mini-PC

What is it about? A Reddit user received a mini-PC as a gift. It is a Lenovo ThinCentre M720s in a compact design, known as the SFF format (Small Form Factor). His employer had decommissioned several of these systems and left him one of the devices. For data protection reasons, the hard drive was removed and properly disposed of beforehand. Sometimes lucky finds full-fledged gaming PCs, including data carriers, in the trash.

The following specifications were provided:

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700, base clock 3.20 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB DDR4
  • Power supply: 180 watts

Now DntPMme’s plan was to create a gaming system for less demanding games from the former office computer for little money. For this, he needed a new storage device and a suitable graphics card. Suitable low-profile graphics cards with low height were too expensive for him on the second-hand market, with prices ranging from 85 to 140 Euros.

So the gamer decided to buy a normally sized model and mount the graphics card on the outside of the case. Due to the small power supply, he chose a Nvidia 1050 TI from Gigabyte for around 50 euros. For the new storage, he installed a 1 TB NVMe SSD from Crucial. The SSD also cost him 50 euros.

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How did DntPMme proceed? According to his statement, the necessary craftsmanship was quite manageable. Within 10 minutes, he designed a suitable device using CAD software to attach the 1050 TI. He then produced the finished design with his 3D printer and attached the mount to the PC case. Significantly more work had to be invested by a builder in completely overhauling his old Xbox console.

With a small saw, he removed a piece from the top of the case to connect the graphics card to the rest of the computer. He used a newly purchased PCIe riser cable for about 15 euros between the slot on the motherboard and the external Gigabyte 1050 TI.

Normally, such expansion cards/cables are used to install large graphics cards in a space-saving, vertically oriented way. The gamer could do without an additional power cable since the card draws its power through the PCIe connection alone.

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Was DntPMme erfolgreich mit seinem Plan? According to the comments on his post, yes. He has conducted several tests and put the system to the test with less graphically intensive games. He says that older titles are playable at medium graphic settings, and newer games with low settings are also playable.

The gamer is satisfied with his project and is already considering whether he could install a stronger and therefore larger power supply. However, he remains open as to whether he wants to install a power supply with larger dimensions inside or mount it on the outside like the graphics card.

If you’re currently looking for a new power supply, we can recommend a model that will save you time and nerves.

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Steam: Players temporarily save an MMORPG that was about to shut down: “Can retrieve team members”

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Project: Gorgon announced only a few days ago that the MMORPG is facing cancellation. While they did not want to shut down the game, they intended to suspend development. However, the community has donated money and taken out more subscriptions to save the game.

What was the situation so far? On November 11, the developers revealed that the future of Project: Gorgon looks grim. They ran out of money, and therefore they only wanted to focus on bug fixes for now. Larger updates are not financially feasible.

The goal was actually to reconsider how and whether the MMORPG could be saved in early 2024.

What has changed now? As the developers revealed on Discord, fans have donated over $20,000 directly to the studio. On top of that come new subscription and game purchases. The head, Eric Heimburg, says:

The first big question is: How can we use your donations to continue development in the best possible way? All of this will, of course, go into the development of the game – that is the point. But we are not yet sure how we can use it most effectively. We will need to think about this. We will keep our current development plans for the holidays while we examine what we can afford next year.

What is certain is that for now things will continue: “It is now possible to bring back some of the team members to work on the next updates – updates that we didn’t even know if they would be possible at all.”

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Project: Gorgon – Steam Release Trailer

A hidden gem on Steam with 84% positive reviews

Can we see the positive momentum already? Yes. On Steam, player numbers have risen significantly again. On November 14, 259 people logged in simultaneously at peak. That was the best number since August. In the meantime, the game had dipped below 160 players.

In addition, since the announcement, there have been 12 positive and only one negative review. This corresponds to a score of 93% positive ratings. This surpasses the 84% that the title has overall. With that, it belongs to the 10 MMORPGs with the best rating on Steam.

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What kind of game is Project Gorgon? The indie MMORPG wants to transport you back to the times of EverQuest 1 and Asheron’s Call. There are no predefined classes, and the combat system relies on classic tab-targeting.

In addition, the MMORPG places a lot of value on exploring the world and ensuring that you discover things for yourself. It offers:

  • Various PvE content such as quests and boss monsters
  • Housing
  • Open trade with your own shop
  • NPCs should recognize you, and you can make them your friend or foe
  • Currently, there is no PvP, and if it comes, then not in the open world.

What are your impressions of Project: Gorgon? And do you think the MMORPG can still be saved?

Another old school MMORPG is currently very popular:

MMORPG sets a new record 10 years after release – Has more players than New World and Lost Ark combined

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The creator of Dragon Ball is bringing a new anime series in 2024 – The film was already a blockbuster

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

If you’re interested in more stories from Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, you will be well served with Sand Land. As the responsible parties have now announced, there will even be an anime series next year that you can watch with an active subscription to Disney+.

What is Sand Land?

  • Sand Land is a manga that originally appeared in 2000. It comprises only one issue.
  • It is a video game by Bandai Namco for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in development. A release date has not yet been set.
  • On August 18, 2023, the film of the same name premiered in Japan. A release in Germany is still pending. The film has a runtime of approximately 105 minutes and grossed (only in Japan!) 2.3 million US dollars (via Box Office Mojo).

Now, an anime series is to follow, which will be aired on Disney+ in spring 2024. Sand Land: The Series will pick up the content from the film but will include cuts that did not make it into the movie.

Additionally, the original work by Akira Toriyama will be included. There will also be a new story that connects to the film version. The story was specifically created by the Dragon Ball creator for the anime series!

You will learn what lies behind Sand Land in the following trailer:

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Sand Land: Watch the trailer for the movie

This is what Sand Land is about

What happens in Sand Land? Although Sand Land is from the same creator as Dragon Ball, they have nothing in common otherwise. So you should not expect that suddenly Son-Goku and Piccolo will appear around the next corner.

We follow the events from the perspective of the demon prince Beelzebub. He lives in a desert world of the future, where water becomes scarce. Both humans and demons suffer from extreme water shortage. The remaining water has been claimed by a greedy king.

That is why Beelzebub teams up with his assistant Thief and Sheriff Rao to search for the mysterious phantom lake. It is supposed to be located somewhere in the desert. On their journey, they encounter dragons, bandits, and the king’s army.

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The voices of the individual characters might be familiar to you from some video games. Beelzebub is voiced by Mutsumi Tamura, known as the voice of A.K.I. from Street Fighter 6. Kazuhiro Yamaji will voice Sheriff Rao. He was previously heard as Cid Highwind in Kingdom Hearts II.

The trio is completed by Cho and may be familiar to some as Aratoron from Phantasy Star Online 2.

Akira Toriyama has his hands full. In 2024, not only is a new anime series coming for Sand Land, but also for Dragon Ball: New series for the cult anime starts in 2024 and will shrink Son-Goku and Vegeta again

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Game with 89% positive Steam reviews finally coming to Playstation – “So glad that more people get to experience it”

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Planet of Lana is a 2D adventure that was released on Steam in May of this year and has 89% positive reviews. The game is now coming to the Playstation, and as reactions show, many players have been waiting for it.

What kind of game is it? Planet of Lana is a 2D adventure from the indie developer Wishfully, where you take on the role of a young girl and embark on a journey with a small black cat.

In May 2023, the game was already released on Steam and has been playable on Xbox for several months. Now, the title has been announced for Spring 2024 on PS4 and PS5.

We’ve embedded the trailer for the Playstation announcement here for you:

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Planet of Lana Trailer

What does the trailer show? The trailer shows you what to expect on your journey through the mostly natural world.

You can see beautiful and impressively designed landscapes. On your journey, you explore forests, vast meadows, desert areas, huge lakes, underground tunnels, and small villages.

The trailer shows how lovingly and thoughtfully this world has been designed. With beautiful and harmonious colors, you feel like you can easily sink into this new world.

Besides the beautiful landscapes, the video also features mechanical beings that now populate the planet.

In the trailer, you don’t see the little girl fighting against these beings, but you must avoid them on your journey and hide from them. In a brief scene, it even seems possible to ride on the strange beings.

All in all, Planet of Lana promises you a scenic puzzle adventure in connection with an epic sci-fi saga.

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What are the reactions? If the trailer hasn’t convinced you yet, you should check out the reactions (via YouTube) to the game. They are incredibly positive and praise Planet of Lana highly:

  • kokorodaki4017 writes: ‘I played it through on PC recently and oh my god it was incredible. It brought me to tears in the best way, the soundtrack is beautiful and I can’t stop thinking about it. If the trailer interested you at all, please get this game.’
  • ckaledin writes: ‘So glad that more people get to experience it. One of my favorites this year.’
  • kummer45 writes: ‘This is what games should be. […] This game conveys a theme that many other games have tried. […] Indie developers are the future of this industry.’
  • heavymetal3256 writes: ‘Beautiful, simply beautiful!’

If you read through all the comments, it becomes clear why the game has received such a good rating on Steam. Many players who have already played Planet of Lana write that they would play it again on Playstation.

What do you think of the trailer? Have you already played Planet of Lana on PC or Xbox? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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20-year-old Twitch streamer wants to emigrateto Madeira – Fears loneliness after just one day

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The German Twitch streamer LetsHugo is currently on the island of Madeira for a week. However, on the very first day of his stay, the 20-year-old expressed that he is increasingly burdened by loneliness. Hugo even briefly considered permanently emigrating to the island. But just a few days later, he publicly doubted this decision as the ongoing isolation greatly affected him.

Who is LetsHugo? LetsHugo, also known as Hugo in real life, is a 20-year-old streamer from Luxembourg. His streaming career began in 2016 on Twitch, where he initially gained attention with the popular game Minecraft. In July 2019, Hugo decided to turn his hobby into his profession and began actively streaming on Twitch.

His big breakthrough came in March 2023, when he participated in the “No Food Challenge” of his Twitch colleague Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler.

Here you can learn more about the streamer:

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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo

Why is Hugo in Madeira? Earlier this summer, LetsHugo spent a vacation in Madeira, during which he undertook numerous activities with a variety of other streamers, including Reved, Papaplatte, Mahluna, and Mexify. Joint day trips characterized the time and Hugo expressed his enthusiasm for the island.

Now he has returned for a week, with the serious thought of permanently relocating there. On the first day, he gave his viewers a room tour of his temporary accommodation. He spoke enthusiastically about the upcoming week while also sharing his concerns regarding loneliness.

How is he coping with the situation? In a recent stream, Hugo once again discussed his current situation. He candidly admitted that he has been thinking about emigrating again. He emphasized, “I’m just alone. No matter where I am, I will be alone.”

He made it clear that, in his opinion, it was less about Madeira itself and more about the circumstance of leaving home. Regardless of the destination of his possible emigration, he would face the challenge of being alone in an apartment.

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What other worries does he have? Besides the emotional challenge, Hugo also expressed concerns regarding his living situation. The current accommodation he is occupying for a week is a luxury he could not maintain if he were to emigrate. He made it clear that a simpler apartment would be unavoidable in this case.

These considerations continue to raise the question of whether the idyll of Madeira can meet Hugo’s high expectations and whether he can overcome the emotional burden.

Why Hugo was recently banned on Twitch can be read here: 20-year-old tries to outsmart Twitch, promptly receives a ban

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After 10 years of pause, a well-known gladiator series will continue – This is what the spin-off will be about

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

10 years after the final episode of the series Spartacus aired, a spin-off was announced. It is set to tell an alternative story about another fictional gladiator.

In February 2023, around 10 years after the grand series finale of Spartacus: War of the Damned was broadcast, the announcement came that the well-known gladiator series Spartacus would receive a continuation.

The project involves the co-creator of the main series, Steven S. DeKnight (via Moviepilot). He will open a new chapter around the known gladiators. Recently, the title and plot of the upcoming series were also published.

Here you see a trailer for the first season of Spartacus:

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German trailer for season 1 of the bloody sandal series “Spartacus”

An alternative story about Ashur

What is the title of the Spartacus spin-off? The series will be titled Spartacus: House of Ashur.

What will the spin-off be about? As you can gather from the title, this time the story revolves around the former gladiator Ashur.

He could no longer fight due to a leg injury, but he continued to involve himself with cunning and without scruples in political events to pursue his personal goals.

However, there is a special twist in the spin-off. Those who remember Spartacus: Vengeance will notice that the character had already passed away in the main story.

The spin-off will therefore explore a “What if” scenario and tell an alternative course of the story in which Ashur did not die and instead takes over the gladiator school from Batiatus.

The official description of the series reads as follows:

The series poses the question: What if Ashur had not died on Vesuvius at the end of Spartacus: Vengeance?

And what if he had received the gladiator school, which once belonged to Batiatus, in exchange for the Romans’ help in killing Spartacus and ending the slave uprising?

via Variety

Not only the gladiator series Spartacus, but also a well-known gladiator blockbuster is getting a continuation. You can read more about Gladiator 2 here from our colleagues at Moviepilot.

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When will the Spartacus spin-off be released? A specific release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur has not yet been announced. However, it is already known that the channel Starz is planning 10 episodes.

It has also been confirmed that actor Nick Tarabay, who portrayed the character in previous seasons of Spartacus, will reprise the role.

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EA FC 24: This is what it looks like when hackers take control – Here’s what you can do about it

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 24 there are recurring reports of incidents where hackers can significantly spoil the game experience for their victims. Recently, a video has been circulating that reminds one of an old issue from FIFA 23. We explain how console players can protect themselves against hackers.

What is it about? The EA-FC-24 page FUTBIN has posted a video on Instagram with the caption: “PC hackers are using AI in Champions (referring to Weekend League or qualifiers, note by the editor).” For some FIFA 23 players, seeing this will surely evoke terrible memories.

In the video, it’s clearly visible that the opposing players do not have a cursor above their heads. This is normally visible and indicates which player is currently controlled by oneself or the opponent. If this symbol is missing, it becomes increasingly likely that one is dealing with a hacker who is letting the AI play for them.

Many are probably wondering what is so bad about it since you also play against the CPU in Squad Battles and easily win your players. We will explain the problem below. Additionally, we will show you how to avoid encounters with hackers.

AI hack makes players appear unbeatable

What exactly is the problem with the AI hack? The biggest difficulty lies in the fact that the AI is set to “Ultimate” by the hacker. If you have ever faced the CPU at this difficulty level in Squad Battles or offline modes, you know that the game against the AI at this level lives up to what one would expect from ultimate.

More precisely, this means: Offensively, the AI makes almost no mistakes in building up the game. This makes it unbelievably hard to even get the ball. Additionally, the opposing defenders and goalkeepers are much stronger and smarter in their positioning.

This is also confirmed by the following information about the “Ultimate” difficulty in Squad Battles:

Attacking intelligence, reaction speed, and defensive awareness are at maximum level.

In clear terms, this means: You should convert almost every chance you get, and conversely, you must be extremely careful not to concede any goals. Furthermore, opponents in the Weekend League usually have better teams than the ones you face in Squad Battles. The combination of overpowered players and excessive CPU intelligence makes it impossible for many players to emerge victorious from such a hacked match.

Unfortunately, this is not the first time we have to report on hacker attacks in EA FC 24. Also, two major German streamers have already fallen victim to such attacks, with devastating consequences.

But there is a simple way to avoid all this. What you can do about it. Read below.

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Deactivate crossplay to avoid PC hackers

How you can protect yourself from hackers: We have good news for all console players. There is a simple solution to avoid the risk of encountering AI hackers in the Weekend League. You can make simple precautionary measures in the settings to protect yourself.

After logging into Ultimate Team, you will see various selection options at the top of the main menu such as “Play, Club, SBC” etc. Now select the “Settings” tab. Three more selection options will now be displayed above. Go to the “Matchmaking Settings” and open it.

Here you can make two adjustments again. To avoid CPU hackers, simply deactivate crossplay and confirm your decision when returning to the main menu (as seen in the image).

This way you are on the safe side. Unfortunately, with this step, you can no longer face PS4 or Xbox players, but you also will not encounter potential PC hackers. You can activate the crossplay settings again at any time in the same way.

If you have taken precautions against the hackers, you can turn your attention to our 5 tips for guaranteed more goals in every game to become better in EA FC 24.

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A disaster thriller is coming soon to Netflix, in which a cyber attack leads to the apocalypse

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

In early December 2023, the disaster movie ‘Leave The World Behind’ will premiere on Netflix, where a massive power outage throws the world into chaos. The cast includes some well-known Hollywood actors.

On Netflix, you can soon watch the adaptation of a disaster bestseller with Leave the World Behind. The thriller boasts a star-studded cast.

Among them are:

  • Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich)
  • Ethan Hawke (Gattaca, Sinister)
  • Kevin Bacon (Hollow Man, Mystic River)
  • Mahershala Ali (Green Book, Moonlight)
  • Myha’la Herrold (Black Mirror, Bodies, Bodies Bodies)

Here you can see a trailer for the disaster thriller:

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German trailer for the disaster film ‘Leave The World Behind’

What is Leave the World Behind about? Parents Amanda and Clay need a break from their stressful city life and decide to take a vacation with their children in a beach house on Long Island.

But then one night, the owners of the property show up at the door seeking shelter in the vacation home because: there has been a widespread power outage in New York, and all electronic devices have failed – even the internet no longer works.

A cyber-attack is announced as the cause of the catastrophe. Soon, the power outage affects not only New York but all of America. Strange things happen, chaos erupts, and fear causes some people to become violent.

If you want to know which Netflix movies will be released this year, then check this list from our colleagues at Moviepilot.

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The film is based on the bestseller of the same name (in German, it’s called Inmitten der Nacht) by Rumaan Alam.

As fans of the book, former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are also involved in the project as producers, funding the film through their own production company, Higher Ground.

When does Leave the World Behind premiere on Netflix? From December 8, 2023, you can watch the disaster thriller on Netflix.

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LoL: Mortals want to be like Faker after his genius move, fail

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In League of Legends the veteran Faker won a match at Worlds single-handedly on Sunday, November 12, with a spectacular play, looking both cool and powerful at the same time. However, while trying to emulate the “unstoppable demon king” and shine with Azir, LoL players are failing.

This is the situation:

  • Last Sunday, the semi-finals at Worlds took place between T1 and JDG, it was a fantastic match watched by 4.3 million people.
  • The highlight of the match was a move by T1’s mid-laner, Faker: The 27-year-old managed a spectacular play with the ultimate of the hero “Azir”. He was able to completely surprise the enemies, leading to his team’s immediate victory.
  • Now many people have started to play Azir as well to imitate Faker. After all, Azir is his most played champion. But that is not working out.
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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend

Faker overwhelms the best team in the world and wins immediately

What a play it was! The opponents from JDG were on the attack, holding a gold advantage, and were attacking T1’s base. The Koreans seemed scattered, JDG launched a massive attack.

However, Faker managed to get behind the enemies at the start of the teamfight with a clever combination of his abilities on Azir and take out the opposing key player Ruler immediately from the match. Through perfect teamwork with his teammates, who anticipated where each enemy would be after Faker’s attack, T1 was able to overwhelm and eliminate the world-class team JDG.

Faker looked like the absolute mastermind and a genius in the process.

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Azir is played almost twice as often after the Worlds, but people are losing

Here’s the catch: In a classic case of “Don’t try this at home”, many LoL players have tried to play Azir in the days following Faker’s genius move.

His pick rate rose from 3.4% to 6.5%. So Azir can now be seen in almost twice as many LoL games as before.

The mid-laner Azir is considered a “difficult champion to master” in League of Legends. Azir is based on the Egyptian sky and war god Horus. In LoL, he can summon servants made of sand, teleport to them, and push multiple enemies through the game with his powerful ultimate.

However, Azir’s win rate has fallen from 48.1% at the beginning of the Worlds, down to 47.1%, and now to 46%. At first glance, that doesn’t sound like much, but since the “normal win rate” for any LoL champion should be 50%, a loss of 2% is a significant drop.

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As the site 3Djuegos reports, this decline was to be expected when so many people start playing Azir in LoL simultaneously.

Chinese statistics (via 101.qq) have shown that players lose more often than they win in their first 50 games with Azir. The win rate is at 46%.

Only after game 51 do players slowly begin to understand Azir and the win rate rises to 51%. Playing Azir is not like most mid-laners, where the goal is to deal as much damage as quickly as possible; with this hero, it’s much about repositioning and pushing opponents around against their will.

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Fortnite: Server Down for Patch 27.10 – All Important Information in English

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In Fortnite, the servers are down today, November 16, on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). Maintenance has been used to upload update 27.10 to the servers.

Update, 1:40 PM: The downtime is over and you can log in again. So far, Epic Games has not revealed any patch notes.
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All leaks for patch 27.10

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What is happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games is taking down the servers of Chapter 4 Season 5 to upload a new update. According to leakers, new content from the OG universe is expected to appear with this update.

If you missed the trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5, here is the video:

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Fortnite: Gameplay Trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 – Back to OG

Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long are they offline?

This is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, the servers will likely be taken down at 10:00 AM German time. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes earlier, so you won’t be able to search for new rounds from 9:30 AM.

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When can you play again? This is a larger update. It is therefore likely that Epic Games could bring the servers back online at 11:00 AM or even at 1:00 PM. However, this is not confirmed.

When are the patch notes coming? Epic Games usually releases a short list of patch notes on their site after the update. If this happens, we will summarize them here briefly and clearly.

What content could appear with update 27.10?

Epic Games reveals hardly any new information about upcoming content before a new update. However, trustworthy leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data that are hidden from the regular users and know approximately what you can expect this time. You can expect the following things:

  • New OG cosmetics
  • Hidden battle pass items
  • Things from season 7 and 8
  • Maybe the December crew pack
  • New collaborations?
  • Added shop tabs
  • Maybe data about the upcoming 5th chapter
  • And more!
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This time it is more like a larger maintenance, which could likely also bring some OG skins into the shop.

If you are looking for something to read in the meantime, we have the right story for you about Fortnite: Because with the OG season, some “originals” from the good old days are also coming back: Former Fortnite prodigy returns to Twitch and becomes the most-watched streamer in the world

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player discovers a secret place after 400 hours: “This area has such good loot!”

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a vast game world with many things to explore. However, some of these things are rarely discovered by fans. One player was amazed when he found a location he had never encountered in his 400 hours of gameplay.

Which location is being referred to? It’s a place where there is a “Harpers Stash”, a location that you can find in Act 1. Reddit user HashtagTSwagg recently discovered this spot near the crashed Nautiloid ship (via Reddit). The interesting thing, however, is that HashtagTSwagg had never seen this place in his 400 hours of gameplay before.

Only after two playthroughs did he get to this spot and was able to enjoy not only a beautiful view but also loot some good items. We will show you how to get there.

In Baldur’s Gate, there are also other locations like Dinoland. In our video, we show you how to enter it:

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Hidden on a mountain and hard to reach

You will find the “Harpers Stash” on the mountain near the starting area around the crash site of the Nautiloid ship. Keep an eye on your compass and head north. The passage is not easy to find as you need to climb the mountain.

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HashtagTSwagg mentions, alongside his surprise, that there is also good loot that you can find there. He says:

“There is such good loot in this area! How could I have missed it before!? Just the Guidance Amulet is worth it, a free D4 on skill checks is super helpful. The amount of things I apparently still have to explore after two full playthroughs and half a dozen runs that made it to the second act is astonishing.”

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What do players say? On Reddit, players report about another Harpy chest that you can find near Astarion when you meet him for the first time.

User Show__Me__Your__Cats says on Reddit: “Yes, behind the spot where you meet Astarion, there is a path that leads down the rocks where the boar is located. Jump down and pass a perception check at the end of the path and move a rock to get a chest with a bunch of decent stuff.”

Other players, on the other hand, celebrate how Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to manage to hide things from the community that you only encounter after many hundreds of hours.

Did you know about the Harpy chest on the mountain? Did you find it on your own? Let us know in the comments what you think about such secrets!

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In a new survival game on Steam, zombies become your best weapons

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Nacon announced a new cooperative survival game with a trailer on Steam. The game, from the developers behind ‘How to Survive’, brings a fresh concept and a new twist to the genre. Learn more here.

What kind of game is this? Welcome to ParadiZe is a cooperative survival game set to be released on February 29, 2024 on Steam.

You find yourselves in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, and you must secure your survival. To do this, you travel to the land of ParadiZe, which is testing a special new technology that promises you a safe life.

Explore a world with diverse flora and fauna, build your new home, and regularly fight through some zombies.

We have embedded the trailer for the game here for you:

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What makes the game special now? Admittedly, at first glance, the description reads like a classic survival game in a zombie-infested world. But as the trailer shows, there is a twist in Welcome to ParadiZe.

Here, the zombies are not only your greatest enemies but also your best tools in the battle for survival.

With new technology and the developed ‘Zombot Helmet’, you can tame the pesky zombies and use them to your advantage. And as the trailer promises, the possibilities are quite big.

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Let the friendly zombies do the work you don’t want to do

Use the zombies in the fight against other zombies or put them to work around the house. As explained, your new helpers are tame, but still very stupid.

Therefore, you need to give them instructions on how they can help you. Whether you send them to collect and grow resources, to build houses, or to serve as targets for your shooting practice, it’s up to you.

The zombies won’t complain because, as the trailer promises, they are simply good workers due to their obedience.

However, as the trailer also reveals, it’s important to stay near a device called ‘Pylon’ with your tame zombies. Otherwise, your friendly zombie helpers may revert to being your enemies.

You can experience Welcome to ParadiZe alone or in co-op. The game also promises a PvP option on the Steam page. However, it’s not clear from the trailer what this will look like.

What do you think of this concept? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

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Fortnite: Attention! You can no longer use your cosmetics in every mode

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In Fortnite there are countless cosmetic items that look either stylish, plain, or even brutal. The latter is now limited in your collection, as you soon won’t be able to wear and use them in every mode.

Items now have age restrictions: With the latest update 27.10 in Fortnite not only new items have been added to the data but also a curious change that Fortnite has not had before. Your cosmetic items, or some of them, receive an age rating of 6 or 12 and therefore, if declared, cannot be used in every mode.

Although some items may seem disturbing to younger visitors of the battle royale and are therefore blocked, the concept does not seem reasonable. Fortnite is a game that is characterized by its violence and heated gunfights. Therefore, limiting items is already met with incomprehension from the community.

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What do players say about the change? The Fortnite fans who were on X (formerly Twitter) during downtime are not at all enthusiastic about the change. They do not understand the point of the feature, as Fortnite promotes new weapons and action-packed battles.

Blocking the precious cosmetic items of fans out of nowhere raises eyebrows:

  • “Bro, the game itself is literally a shooter and there is an age limit for cosmetics. What kind of nonsense is that?” – says fitzy
  • “Restriction of weapon cosmetics in a game full of weapons, just when you thought Epic’s brilliance had reached its peak” – mocks RealMonster02
  • “This is ridiculous, the ENTIRE GAME has weapons!” – adds EnksGaming
  • “In a battle royale game where we use weapons, that’s a bit hysterical.” – states FayeScarlet
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What age limits are there now for items? So far, we have been able to discover age limits from 6 to 12. This includes not only back bling but also pickaxes, skins, gliders, and even emotes being marked and limited.

The good thing is that in the “Battle Royale” mode you can use and apply all your items as you wish. Apparently, at first glance, only modes in creative mode affected, which are declared for ages 6 and older. It remains to be seen if Fortnite will keep this change or if it will be overturned by the voices of the community.

What do you think of the change? Do you find it good or unnecessary? Let us know in the comments!

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User allegedly saves father thanks to ChatGPT – but you definitely shouldn’t try this at home

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

ChatGPT can be a practical helper in many everyday situations. Now, a user reports that the chatbot helped him in an emergency situation.

Chatbots like ChatGPT are a controversial topic. Because they can not only be practical everyday helpers, but people also complain that they lose their jobs because of ChatGPT. Now, a user recounts that he saved his father with the help of the chatbot. But you shouldn’t necessarily replicate the action.

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Father suffers heart attack, ChatGPT’s instructions allegedly save his life

How did the user save his father? A user told on Reddit that his father suffered a heart attack in front of the television. First, he informed the emergency services and called an ambulance. Then he asked ChatGPT for help.

He explains that ChatGPT’s explanations probably saved his father’s life. Because otherwise he would have reacted incorrectly and likely performed chest compressions far too often out of panic:

(…) I told the story [to the chatbot] and asked for help. [Chat-]GPT gave me instructions on chest compressions and how I could handle the problem I had. I probably wanted to do nonstop compressions during that time due to fear and panic, but I learned that I should wait and sometimes listen, etc.

The ambulance came and took my father away. He is alive. The doctor said I saved him with the right heart massage.

That sounds like a strong rescue mission that could also have a good ending with the help of AI. Nevertheless, some comments and the reader point out that support in emergencies with AI should rather be an exception. Because chatbots are known to make serious mistakes at times.

Do not rely on artificial chatbots in dangerous situations

What is the problem with ChatGPT and other chatbots? All AI-supported chatbots are error-prone. Anyone who has worked with such programs knows the problems: Answers are not always correct, and ChatGPT often presents answers as facts that are not true. This can be even more dangerous in a situation like this. Paramedics and professionally trained staff tend to make far fewer mistakes.

What does the user say about it? The thread creator warns against replicating his experience and relying on a chatbot in dangerous situations:

I think I should clarify that I do not recommend anyone to rely on instructions generated by AI when facing a dangerous problem like I was.

Another user also explains in the comments: The story is great, but emergency service personnel are usually trained to provide instructions faster and more efficiently. Moreover, you should not have to rely on the premium membership of an AI.

And in life-threatening situations, you should always call emergency services first before relying on AI or other tools.

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