Gamer has no thermal paste at home, wants to cool his AMD CPU in a particularly “genius” way

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A Reddit user needs to replace his broken “All-in-One” liquid cooler. Since he doesn’t have thermal paste on hand, he opts for a poor substitute. Tinkers from the community suggest him unusual alternatives that are said to work better.

A proper cooling system is the foundation for a consistently stable setup. Processors and graphics cards in gaming PCs are becoming more and more powerful. Therefore, their high operating temperatures must be effectively dissipated.

Sometimes components intended to cool your hardware can also cause strange problems: Gaming-PC shuts constantly down, the culprit is a small component, user astonished: ‘Didn’t even know this could happen’

The thermal paste between the processor surface and the heatsink plays an important role. However, a man on Reddit is missing this crucial component. Therefore, he is looking for alternatives to keep his CPU cool. He chooses thermal pads. We will show you whether he was successful and what to pay attention to.

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“Toothpaste would work better” – Thermal pads are not always the best choice

What problem does the gamer have? In a post on Reddit, the user “MFWildcat27” reports on his defective all-in-one liquid cooler for his AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor. As a replacement, he wants to install a CPU cooler with fans from Thermalright.

However, he has no thermal paste at home. This is applied to the surface of the processor to establish better contact between the CPU and the cooler.

What does he use to replace the missing thermal paste? Since his ordered paste has not yet arrived, he decides to use several small thermal pads instead. In the photo in his post, you can see how he has more or less poorly distributed them over the surface of the processor. Some of the pads even slightly overlap.

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Can he sufficiently cool his system this way? Probably not. Because after “MFWildcat27” wants to test his computer with the thermal pads in place, the system crashes with a blue screen a few seconds after starting Windows. This could also have another cause, but a too high temperature of his CPU as a reason is very likely. Unfortunately, he does not provide any further comments on the cooling of his computer afterwards. There is also no feedback on whether the ordered thermal paste has solved the problem.

What does the community say about the case? In the comments under the post, some warn the unfortunate tinkerer against attempting with the pads. Too great is the risk of overheating the processor. The system could crash or components like CPU or motherboard could be permanently damaged by excessively high temperatures.

Others, however, suggest him unusual alternatives that are said to work better. Baby cream and toothpaste are supposedly a suitable substitute for the missing thermal paste. It remains unclear whether he even tried the advice.

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It’s all about thermal conductivity

Why is his idea not as effective as thermal paste itself? The thought of using thermal pads is not wrong. Such pads are frequently used in computers. Especially with components that reach significantly lower operating temperatures, thermal pads are more than sufficient. They are often used between heatsinks and memory chips on graphics cards as well as components on the motherboard.

The use of pads is generally not the worst idea and always better than using no thermal paste at all. However, pads are also disadvantaged compared to inexpensive thermal pastes due to their thickness. Paste is needed to fill the area between the processor and cooler. This allows the generated heat to be dissipated better and the CPU to be cooled more effectively. Additionally, the gap filling with irregularities on the processor and cooler is much better than with pads.

What is the advantage of paste in terms of thermal conductivity? Pastes contain metal oxides as their main component to efficiently dissipate heat. In combination with the other ingredients, they create a component that does not dry out quickly and can therefore be used long-term. Normally, only small amounts are needed to completely cover the processor surface.

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Why is, for example, toothpaste a bad alternative? Toothpaste does not contain metal oxides. On the contrary, it can contain ingredients like various minerals that could damage surrounding components in the computer. Additionally, the problem of drying out comes into play. The water contained in the toothpaste evaporates over time. This relatively quickly diminishes its property as a liquid filler. Conductivity decreases continuously.

Therefore, it is recommended to always rely on a sensible thermal paste. Many manufacturers increasingly include such pastes with their CPU coolers. Brand products are usually slightly more effective, but the included pastes are typically sufficient for reasonable cooling.

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Pixel 8a: Those hoping for an inexpensive Pixel phone from Google may be quickly disappointed

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The new Google phones will be released on October 12 with the Pixel 8. However, those hoping for the cheaper A-series may be disappointed.

With the new 8 series, Google’s new Pixel models will soon hit the market:

  • The Google Pixel 8 starting at 799 euros.
  • The Google Pixel 8 Pro starting at 1,099 euros.

All devices will feature Google’s new in-house processor “Google Tensor G3”.

But those hoping that Google will soon release a cheaper model may be disappointed. Google itself stated that no further models will follow in the near future.

Too many compromises if a cheaper model were to be offered

What is the problem? Nanda Ramachandran, Vice President at Google Mobile Business, stated that there are currently no plans for a cheaper Google Pixel phone (via androidpolice.com).

“We would have to make too many compromises,” Ramachandran said, adding that it would require “too many compromises” to bundle features such as the new AI smartphones, a robust camera, and the associated security framework for 200 euros.

With the previous models of the A series, the compromises would not have been as significant: The Google Pixel 7a, for example, uses the Tensor G2 chip, which is also found in the top model, the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Therefore, you get more or less the same performance as with the top model.

What is happening right now? With the new “Pixel 8” devices, quite a bit has changed, and Google is offering several new features:

  • faster hardware
  • new camera systems
  • extended seven-year support for software and security updates
  • AI assistant systems

For this reason, the price of the new models was also adjusted. Ramachandran explained that it would not make sense for Google to offer a significantly cheaper model. Because, in order to do so, they would have to shrink the features so much that it wouldn’t be reasonable.

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Big Oil Company Creates Chic Map for Fortnite, Aims to Enthrall Players – But the Idea Backfires

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 4 minutes

Shell plc, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, is trying to excite young gamers for their products with a new cool Fortnite map. However, players are primarily responding negatively and expressing sharp criticism. We have summarized the situation for you.

What does Shell have to do with Fortnite? The British oil company Shell has launched an advertising campaign centered around Fortnite. As part of this, they released the Fortnite world “Shell Ultimate Road Trips.” Here, players can visit six different areas with a car of their choice.

In the center, there is a Shell gas station that acts as a hub. To fully explore the map and play the offered obstacle courses, you need to keep driving back to this gas station. There, you refuel your car with Shell gasoline of the type “V-Power NiTRO+.”

Fortnite Shell Collaboration Screenshot
A screenshot from the trailer of the “Shell Ultimate Road Trips” collaboration.

What is Shell aiming for with this world? The company announced in June that it plans to refocus on oil and gas production, rather than renewable energies. The Fortnite map is part of a large-scale advertising campaign designed to bring these products closer to a younger audience.

Who is involved in the promotion? Currently, the advertising campaign is primarily running in the USA. According to Media Matters, Shell is collaborating with at least six English-speaking Twitch streamers, who together have a following of more than 5.5 million: Punisher, NateHill, Chica, BrookeAB, Astrobounder, and Grady_Rains.

Additionally, the campaign is being promoted on social media. The influencers Brianna Arsement, chillrogg, and TaySon promoted the map and brought the topic to their combined approximately 1.5 million Instagram, 8.5 million TikTok, and 11.6 million YouTube subscribers.

The gaming news outlet IGN is also involved in the campaign. As part of a paid collaboration between IGN and Shell, the site published an advertorial and three YouTube videos on the official IGN channel.

Fortnite Shell Ultimate Road Trips Main Image with Disclaimer
Fortnite publisher Epic Games, however, seems to not be involved in the campaign. In the official Shell material, the company distances itself with two disclaimers.

In hot water: The Fortnite community hates the Shell campaign

The community’s feedback on social media is overwhelmingly negative. They direct their criticism not only at Shell, but especially at the streamers and outlets that provide a platform for the fossil fuel industry.

The official trailer of the campaign on Shell’s YouTube channel currently has 21 upvotes and 68 comments, with over 2.3 million views. The most upvoted comment under the trailer is:

Join this season and fulfill the goal: “Inflict irreparable damage to the environment with Shell!”

Artofficial1986 via YouTube, 06.10.2023

The other comments are similarly themed. User mikeware5567 calls the campaign the “most desperate and pathetic attempt I have ever seen to appeal to ‘the kids’.” randomkiller2087, on the other hand, wonders if there will also be a cutscene in which evidence of climate change is buried.

The YouTube videos from IGN are not doing much better. The videos have only received between 76 and 44 upvotes. While parts two and three also only have three or four comments each, the commenters are ripping apart the first video, including a strong dose of sarcasm.

Here are a few examples:

  • kaptainkooleio: “I can’t wait for IGN to officially announce that Call of Duty is partnering with Blackwater and Raytheon”
  • 3Hatts: “It’s hard to play games when the world is burning… thanks Shell.”
  • LegatoSkyheart: “You can thank Shell and other oil companies for the 36-degree weather in September.”
  • CANTED_ANGLE: “Completely spineless”

The owners of the hardware channel gardiner_bryant also spoke out:

Shame on you, IGN, for:
A) this dreadful sponsored content
B) advertising for Shell to children
C) advertising for Fortnite to children

gardiner_bryant via YouTube, 06.10.2023

Also on TikTok, most users are harshly criticizing the campaign. Under a promo video by streamer Chica, for example, they want to know how much money she got for the ads. Others point out that half of the Fortnite players are still not old enough to drive.

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Overall, Shell’s advertising campaign is not well received. Users make this clear in their comments and the lack of upvotes. Young people care about climate protection and generally pay attention to a better climate balance. Accordingly, renewable energies are closer to them than demonstrably environmentally harmful fossil fuels like oil and gas – the main business of companies like Shell.

Is this an official collaboration between Shell and Epic? No. Through the creative mode of Fortnite, anyone can build their own worlds in the game. This allows companies to create maps based on their brand without Epic needing to be directly involved. This is also the case with Shell’s advertising campaign.

What do you think? Do you like the new Fortnite map and the collaboration? Or do you see it like the majority of users and find the campaign absolutely unacceptable? Let us know in the comments.

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EA FC 24: Penalty Bug frustrates Community – This is why many players find it hard to score

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

In EA FC 24 there are issues with the penalty animation for some players. This bug makes it nearly impossible to convert a penalty kick.

What’s it about? In the EA forums and in the comments of some streamers, messages from the FIFA community have increasingly emerged, reporting a bug in the execution of penalties.

The normal process of the penalty animation involves a circle closing around the ball before the run-up. With the right timing, the penalty kick gains its precision; otherwise, the player risks missing the penalty with poor timing.

Unfortunately, some players cannot see any circle around the ball at all. This is currently the case for some players. In the following video, you’ll get an impression of the effects of the penalty bug.

@itanigames Huge glitch has been found!!#eafc #eafc24 #weekendleague ♬ original sound – Itanigames

Players are asking EA for help, but to no avail

In the video, the TikToker Itanigames explains that the problem is said to have occurred for players of the PlayStation 4 version. Next-gen consoles do not have this bug.

This is how the community reacts: Many players are upset about the penalty bug. On the official “EA Answers HQ,” the user “SternGiraffe445” complains about the bug, stating that it caused him to lose a match in the Weekend League qualification.

Among other things, he writes: “I had no circle in a WL qualification match during regular time and in the penalty shootout.” Following his complaint, the user demands compensation and requests a replacement match for the lost game (via anwers.ea.com).

Nine other players also marked under the post that they have this problem.

However, the affected players have not yet received a response from EA.

If you are experiencing similar problems, we have provided a solution for you below.

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Simple change of shooter resolves the penalty problem

Here’s how you can still shoot good penalties despite the bug: Since the problem has gained increasing attention and EA has not yet presented a solution, various players have commented on the penalty bug on TikTok and found a solution.

For this, check out the following short explanation video by “aymanemkl”.

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The TikToker describes how you can still shoot precise penalties even without the circle. To do this, you change your shooter during the penalty animation and wait a second before charging your shot.

With this trick, your penalty should also hit the net even without a visible timing indicator. If the problem occurs more frequently for you, it’s best not to immediately set your best penalty shooter as the regular player to take the penalty in the settings.

If you follow the TikToker’s advice, you’ll still have to switch the player at least once before the run-up and thus only resort to the player with the best penalty stats after the switch.

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I wanted to play a cute game on Steam, then I chopped up and cooked my roommates

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

Cooking with friends is something great. But cooking the friends themselves can also be nice. Hmm, delicious meat!

You know me a little by now. If a visual novel or a game smiles at me on Steam that has the tags “Cute” and “Psychological Horror”, then I pay attention. So it was only a matter of time before I had to check out “Cooking Companions”.

The start of the story is easily explained. Our protagonist, whom we embody, is together with 4 friends in a cabin in the woods:

  • The red-haired, somewhat hot-headed Karin, who hides her sensitive nature.
  • The young Mariah with a big heart for animals.
  • The know-it-all and fearful Anatoly with lots of allergies.
  • The somewhat simple but strong Gregor, who wants to protect the group.

While the others spend their leisure time in nature searching for berries or mushrooms, I have to stay back in the cabin and prepare dinner.

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Cooking Companions – Cooking with friends is simply fun

You’ll be supported by 5 cute foods with faces, who are far too cheerful. These “Chompettes” present me with great vegan dishes and simultaneously remind me that I must not process them into food. The bread keeps making silly puns, while the onion tells me various wisdoms about different vegetables.

In addition, we can investigate a room every day. It’s worth searching objects multiple times. For example, if you search the “dusty oven” several times, you will find small clues or the cute drawing of a child.

But as often happens, not everything goes according to plan. It starts to rain fairly soon. Unfortunately, it’s not just a little shower; it turns into a continuous rain, which floods the region. In other words: My four friends and I are stuck in the cabin. The food is running low. Soon, only one moldy slice of bread remains, which we have to share among five of us.

Slowly but surely, the initially cute facade starts to crumble.

The hunger grows larger, but the torrential storm persists. Someone has to seek help or food. In the end, the choice falls on Mariah.

Cooking Companion Karin
Karin comforts us after a nightmare. The figure in the doorframe can be safely ignored.

But the conversations are strange. Although we are actually only talking about Mariah going outside to look for food, the farewells seem so final. Everyone is on the verge of tears, and when Mariah goes outside, I already sense that she will not come back. This is also “hinted at” quite easily by the game, which tells me in thick caps lock letters: “MARIAH HAS LEFT THE CABIN.”

When hunger has grown even larger the next day, I decide to take a piece of meat from my secret reserve, so that everyone at least has something in their stomachs.

The dialogues remain strange. When Karin confronts me, saying that I must “explain to her where the food comes from,” I do explain it to her. Just like that. Because the game simply says, “You explain it,” and leaves me uncertain about what is meant.

Alright, let’s be honest. Anyone who has consumed a little horror in the last 20 years knows exactly what has happened here: Mariah was killed, and her flesh was processed by the protagonist into a meal. It’s obvious by now, and yet it’s only the beginning of this journey.

Cooking Companions is cute. And really creepy. Just like this song:

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For as increasingly drastic decisions are made and good friends are chopped up and cooked, your character experiences ever worse nightmares that slowly mix with reality. There are voices that can be faintly heard all over the cabin. Small movements in the distance of the forest.

Cooking Companion Children
What this is about with these children is revealed only in a later playthrough.

And then there are of course the Chompettes, the talking, happy foods that move through the mouse holes in the walls of the house and apparently have their own plans – and in the end may not be such a cute element as one originally thought.

The “beautiful” thing about Cooking Companions is that after the roughly 90 minutes of the first playthrough, you are not really done. Although the game claims that you can now start a “New Game+” – it is so much more. The story continues from different perspectives, in different times, and with significantly more horror. By the end, nothing is left of the cuteness.

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Disturbing images, cruel backstories, and the odd well-placed jump scare make the game a great experience, which you should definitely experience at night in a dark room.

If you liked “Doki Doki Literature Club”, you will find a similar (slightly perverted) joy in “Cooking Companions”.

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Whether you consider the price of almost €13 reasonable, everyone must decide for themselves. It was definitely worth it for me – others might be waiting for the next Steam sale to get the game at a discounted price.

A final tip: Never tab out of the game for too long – because the noises you hear after a while will drive you almost insane.

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Destiny 2 brings important nerf for PvP, but players fear that it will also “ruin” PvE

Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 3 minutes

In the latest “This-Week-at-Destiny,” Destiny 2 shared some changes. These include a PvP nerf that could not only affect PvP players but also significantly impact the PvE experience, as some players fear. The community is in an uproar, and discussions about the upcoming changes are ongoing. MeinMMO tells you why.

What controversial nerf is it about? In Season 22, the big midseason patch 7.2.5 is coming soon, and that’s why Bungie has already shared the first changes with players in the last “This-Week-at-Destiny” blog post.

Apart from a few changes to weapon balance and the exotic “Antaeus Ward,” Bungie will also nerf the Hunter exotic “Ahamkara’s Spine” as follows:

  • The bonus health of the Light-sensor mine grenade is reduced from 100 to 70, and the bonus of 50% damage resistance is completely removed.
  • Grenade energy is now provided only on ability kills instead of damage through abilities.

With this, they want to adjust the entire bonus grenade energy of “Ahamkara’s Spine” better to other exotics in the game with a focus on solar abilities, such as Athrys’ Embrace or Caliban’s Hand.

For some players, the PvP nerf is perfectly fine. However, the nerf for the exotic also affects PvE, which, in the opinion of players, simply shouldn’t be the case.

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“Bungie should feel guilty when they do this”

These are the concerns of the PvE players: In fact, there has long been a meta-separation between the sandboxes of PvE and PvP in Destiny 2. Bungie has also already balanced some exotics separately for PvE and PvP.

A PvP nerf therefore had no impact on PvE, and that was a good thing.

In this specific case, however, that seems to no longer be the case, and the Guardians do not like it at all. One of the biggest concerns for PvE players is the potential deterioration of the PvE experience due to the PvP nerf. Accordingly, they voiced their frustrations on Reddit.

The player neutral_B comments:

[“Ahamkara’s Spine”] needed a nerf for the PvP mode. But instead, Bungie ruined it for PvE and made it even worse for PvP, yet still playable. If this had only been a PvP nerf, I would say that this is on the right track, but destroying it for PvE is unnecessary.

writes neutral_B via Reddit

Many players also argue that the two game modes have different requirements and dynamics and should therefore continue to be treated differently.

Furthermore, the community points out that almost all complaints about this specialized exotic come from PvP and that Bungie did not address even the biggest complaints in the planned adjustments. Namely, the damage and blast radius of the exotic. After all, it is precisely the blast radius that makes the exotic used.

  • The light sensor mine caused 14% increased blast damage and increased the blast radius to 14 meters, often resulting in enemies being killed outright or left with very little health.
  • Additionally, players using “Ahamkara’s Spine” were rewarded with far too much energy, regardless of whether they secured a kill or not.

This way, they quickly had their next light sensor mine and could set up ambushes for the next enemy.

Here blueberriesGG shows you what Bungie will change in midseason patch 7.2.5:

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Players also pointed out that Bungie’s comparison with the two other solar exotics as an explanation for the adjustment was unconvincing. After all, the solar aspect of the Hunter “Cut Them Down” would anyway provide full melee restitution.

And so the player TheWanBeltran summarizes: “They could have reduced ability regeneration in PvP by the grenade health. They didn’t have to ruin its only use in PvE.[…]“

When will the nerf be implemented? Update 7.2.5 is expected to come into play in the middle of Season 22. It could therefore come into effect as early as October 17, 2023. New, lower costs for exotic focusing at Master Rahool will also be introduced at that time.

The midseason patch will then clearly show how significant the impacts in the game will actually be and whether the players’ fears will indeed come true.

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What do you think about Bungie’s decision to nerf the Hunter exotic “Ahamkara’s Spine” in Destiny 2 for both PvP and PvE? Do you think this was necessary for both modes, or does it unnecessarily affect the PvE experience? Feel free to share your opinion directly in the comments and discuss with other players.

In the PvP of the loot shooter, there is currently already a rough wind because players hate one thing even more than nerfs: Destiny 2 players are now receiving hate messages when using a weapon type: “Honor was never and will never be there”

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Steam: Hardcore Masterpiece from 2022 is currently available with over 30% discount

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Last year, Elden Ring took over the internet for a while and even won the award for Best Game 2022 at the Game Awards at the end of the year. Currently, the game is on sale on Steam, and it’s worth it.

Elden Ring takes the classic Souls formula and transports it into an open world. This was a huge success for From Software, and not only were the reviews very positive: the game received several awards. The most important of these was the award for Best Game 2022 at the Game Awards.

MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos still raves about the game, and many new players who were not familiar with the Souls genre before have been thrilled by Elden Ring. This is mainly because it is one of the most beginner-friendly games among all Souls titles.

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The Souls open world is also interesting for beginners

The open world is the biggest innovation in Elden Ring compared to previous games in the Dark Souls series. In a game series known for its perfectly designed levels, this was an unusual decision.

However, the ability to go anywhere is especially a good way for beginners to avoid frustration. If you get stuck in one part of the world, you can simply go somewhere else and maybe discover new armor or weapons that can help you.

If you don’t want to explore, you can follow the lights and have a linear experience. Also, the many spells and weapon abilities help new players cope better with the difficulty, because you must not be fooled: Elden Ring is still incredibly hard in many areas.

Above all, the bosses provide moments that you will remember for a long time. A particularly notable star is Malenia, regarded as one of the hardest Souls bosses of all time, through whom a very particular player has gained fame:

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How much does Elden Ring cost? Currently, you can get the game with a 34% discount on Steam. For €39.59, you can grab this Soulslike if you haven’t played it yet or want to try some mods. The offer is available on Steam until October 19th.

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New live-action series about Pokémon takes you back to childhood with the first trailer

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

This month, a new live-action series about Pokémon will premiere in Japan. The first trailer now shows that the series will be very different from all the live-action adaptations that have existed for the franchise until now. Above all, however, the trailer evokes a truly nostalgic feeling.

What to expect: To address this upfront: an appearance of pocket monsters in animated form, as in other live-action adaptations, is not something you should expect in this new series.

The series PokéTsume or in English Pocket Filled with Adventure actually comes more or less without the little creatures. Instead, the series shows how a game has fascinated and brought people together for generations.

You can watch the trailer here on MeinMMO:

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Pokémon Live Action Series Trailer

The story follows a young woman who moves to Tokyo and receives a Gameboy along with Pokémon Red from her mother. This makes her fall in love with the world of Pokémon.

The series follows her in her new life and through the new challenges that moving brings with it, and how the game influences her. From what is known, the series likely aims to show how the Pokémon franchise can bring people together and create new friendships.

What the trailer shows: Even though the trailer surprises by not featuring any animated little monsters running through the picture, many players probably feel a strong sense of nostalgia.

Because many clips from the old Pokémon game are shown, instantly taking you back to your childhood. All of this is accompanied by the fitting old music and some scenes that everyone can relate to in some way.

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We see the young woman blowing into the cartridge and the Gameboy, something everyone has surely done. In another scene, she is sitting across from another player, and their Gameboys are connected by a cable. Just the old way of playing in local co-op.

Putting aside whether one finds such an approach interesting for a live-action series about Pokémon or not, watching the trailer is definitely fun with such small hints. You can hardly help but feel a little happy for the young woman.

Where can you find the series? The series premieres on October 19, 2023, on TV Tokyo. Whether other countries will be able to enjoy the release is yet to be known.

What do you think of the new series? Would you watch PokéTsume if it comes out here in Germany, or are you satisfied just having seen the trailer? We would love to hear your opinion.

Pokémon GO: Player finds rare shiny, but the community only talks about his cat

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A player belonged to the top 120 in his MMORPG – Betrayed by ‘Friend’, loses hundreds of levels

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The Polish player Kalm Uhacz was the best player on the Damora server with level 1,746 in Tibia Online and was among the top 1,520 overall in the MMORPG. But suddenly, his character died in seconds. A few days later, the player explained that he had trusted the wrong online friend.

What happened to the character? On September 29 at 3:40 AM, Kalm Uhacz’s best character was still at level 1,746. But then it happened. He repeatedly died from fire damage multiple times a minute.

With each death, the character lost experience points and thus also levels. After the first death, he already fell to level 1,743, then to 1,731, and so on. By 4:30 AM, so about an hour later, he was only at level 803. You can’t even make it into the top 1,000 with that.

At first, many assumed a hack, but it turned out differently.

How did the sabotage happen? The Polish player explained that he had trusted someone who had a good reputation and with whom he had played for a long time. He then entrusted this person with his account details, which the person used to repeatedly make the character die a fiery death.

For me, it is not only a disappointment because I lost a lot of money, but also a disappointment that I trusted such a person. […].

We played together for so long, and it turned out that he was someone completely different than he claimed to be. That’s why I wanted to warn others so they don’t end up in my unpleasant situation.

Kalm Uhacz was, however, lucky in his misfortune, as he noticed the problem in time, was able to recover his account, and even save a large part of the levels – but only because he invested real money.

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10 Euro and a good reaction time save the character

How was he able to save the character? Tibia offers a “Death Redemption”. This costs about 10 Euros and ensures that you get back about 56% of the experience points you lost in the last 24 hours.

If he had only noticed it the next day, he would have had to level up a character from level 803. Thanks to his quick reaction, he is now at level 1,638.

That is still enough for the top 300 worldwide, but it is still a significant setback.

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What is the max level? In Tibia Online, there is no maximum level. Just in February, we reported that the first player ever reached level 2,000.

In the meantime, the highest characters have reached levels 2,433 and 2,424. By the way, you need a total of 239 billion experience points for this. Kalm Uhacz’s character has “only” 73 billion XP after the attack.

Tibia itself is, by the way, a German MMORPG that is celebrating huge successes – even if not in its own homeland. However, it is very popular in Brazil and Eastern Europe, which ensures that the associated studio CipSoft is doing really well:

German MMORPG is doing so well that a studio in Regensburg pays all employees 9 months’ salary as a bonus

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New update for Diablo 4 is set to address one of the biggest criticisms, promises fresh wind for builds

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Diablo 4 is about to start Season 2 with a new narrative, but before you can slay vampires, Blizzard reveals upcoming changes that could bring fresh air to the “builds”.

What can players look forward to? Diablo 4 celebrates the launch of Season 2 on October 17. The Season of Blood is said to be the new adventure and throws you into the fight against bloodthirsty vampires. Blizzard has already summarized the most important things (via x.com), which you can expect soon. These include the following options:

  • Defeat the vampire boss “Lord Zir”
  • New cosmetic items
  • Vampire powers that strengthen you
  • Become a vampire yourself
  • New dungeons and world events
  • 5 new endgame bosses
  • New paragon glyphs, uniques, and legendary powers

With Season 1, many fans complained about the build variety. Everyone played with almost the same builds and only a handful of hearts from the season mechanics were powerful enough to be noticed. This could change with Season 2.

Don’t know Season 2 yet? Then we have the perfect trailer for you:

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Diablo 4 presents new Season 2, coming this fall – Blood & Vampires

Weak classes and little variety

What were fans struggling with? Season 1 was not only a disaster in terms of content but also in terms of adjustments and innovations. The scope was too little, the changes to the classes too severe, and it generally offered far too little variety to keep players entertained for long periods.

When one was active in the season, they built one of the known endgame builds, farmed several rounds of nightmare dungeons, and then disappeared again into other games.

However, with Season 2, that could change, especially regarding the builds, as Blizzard is already promising new paragon glyphs, uniques, and legendary items. More detailed information will probably only be released in the next developer stream, but if the changes are significant, many weak builds could shine in a new light and even new builds could emerge.

When does the stream start? The stream with more news starts on October 10 at 8 PM German time. You can tune in via Twitch.

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Even the well-known expert Wudijo reacted with excitement to this announcement. According to him, new possibilities could arise to make even bad builds stronger and perform in the endgame. It remains to be seen how much the glyphs have been modified and whether Blizzard adjusts the drop rate of the uniques.

Are you looking forward to the upcoming changes on Tuesday? We would love to hear your opinion in the comments and let us know how you feel about the announcement!

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Players of Baldur’s Gate 3 talk about their dumbest mistakes: ‘Wyll was only wearing underwear’

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Many are all too happy to reveal what silly mistakes one can make in Baldur’s Gate 3 – for example, Wyll accidentally became a lemur for many.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game full of various possibilities – and some options are simply overwhelming and confusing. Especially during the first playthrough, not all mechanics are immediately obvious, or one might overlook a detail that can have devastating consequences.

Such ignorance or short inattention can lead to funny mistakes that the Baldur’s Gate 3 community then eagerly discusses and shares their experiences. In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, the player HeavyMetalWorrier reported what happened to him:

Mine was on the first day I started playing. I looted Wyll because I thought he was permanently dead. Then I realized I could resurrect him and just couldn’t figure out how to put clothes back on him.

Wyll was just chilling in his underwear at the camp with his wine glass, apparently not bothered at all, while I was frantically Googling “How to put clothes back on companions in BG3.”

With his little story, he also encouraged many others to share their biggest blunders or “dumbest mistakes.” For example, Ranger describes a mistake that surely made many reload:

I yeeted Barcus from the windmill into the distance because I accidentally pulled the wrong lever.

Other small mistakes can also lead directly to death, as SORCERER experienced:

I annoyed Vlaakith a little too much. I should have seen the consequences coming, but I didn’t.

The discussion is about the encounter with Vlaakith in the crib. If you annoy the godlike ruler for too long, you will experience a spell that is more powerful than anything player characters can learn. She simply “wishes” for your death – which occurs immediately.

One should think twice about what one says to Vlaakith.

If you ignore all warnings from NPCs, the beginning of Act 2 can also be particularly difficult. Because there you find a shadow curse that is only dangerous if you do not carry a light source. SixThirtyWinterMorn experienced it this way:

I never understood that you could fend off the “mild” version of the shadow curse with light or torches, so I always moved my characters in round-based mode with strange jumps. Then they were attacked by the shadows and had to fight against both the shadows and the HP loss from the curse.

Soft_Stage_446 felt the consequences of ignoring the companions’ problems for a long time and simply not completing their (supposed) side quests:

I didn’t notice Wyll in the grove; I just didn’t know he was a companion. Then he joined my camp and I thought, “Oh, okay.” Right after that, I immediately forgot his quest. At the end of Act 2, as you go through the gate to the boss, you hear the narrator say something like: “You realize that you forgot something important…”

… and so Wyll was turned into a lemur.

The whole post is definitely worth a look, as the stories in the individual comments are all amusing – and clearly show that it’s not only you who was “too stupid” for some things, but many other players were as well.

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Even with us in the editorial team and while playing with friends, we have made or experienced such mistakes. There, the druid grove along with all refugees was “accidentally” killed or the shadow heart was also killed right at the first encounter.

Have you also made such mistakes or made “interesting” decisions?

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The head of the AI bot ChatGPT explicitly warns why you should not buy Bitcoin right now

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Cryptocurrencies are a high-risk investment. Now Sam Altman, the founder and inventor of the AI bot ChatGPT, has explained why you should not invest in Bitcoins right now.

Sam Altman, the CEO and inventor of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, warns that the US government is waging a “war” against cryptocurrencies and wants to “control” Bitcoin. For this reason, one should be cautious about whether to really invest in this currency. Given the currently highly fluctuating Bitcoin price, such an investment is also not advisable.

The US government is allegedly waging a “war” against cryptocurrencies

In a podcast with Joe Rogan, he explains that he is concerned about how the US government would handle Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He states (via forbes.com):

I am disappointed with what the US government has done lately, but the war against crypto, which I think we should not give up, we will [control Bitcoin and crypto], makes me quite sad about the country. I am very concerned about how far the surveillance state could go here.

Furthermore, the Bitcoin price is significantly lower compared to July 2023, its last peak, and many speculate that the price will continue to drop in the coming months. This is mainly due to the US government and potential regulations.

Is a digital central bank currency coming?

What is behind it? The US government and several agencies have discussed whether to create a digital dollar central bank currency. This could allow for better control over digital currencies, critics believe.

Many fear that governments can control what people can buy or do with their digital money. This is mainly about the fear of financial and monetary censorship, which has been a major topic since the Covid pandemic.

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And initial efforts in the US government have been ongoing for some time to restrict digital currencies. At least users accuse the government of deliberately denying Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and crypto companies access to the traditional financial system.

Recently, Alexander Grieve, head of government affairs at the investment firm Paradigm, which specializes in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, warned that the White House is rumored to want to issue a regulation to limit the computing power used for AI. Such a regulation would have serious implications for Bitcoin and all other cryptocurrencies.

More about artificial intelligence: Sam Altman deals a lot with artificial intelligence. In a recent interview, he explained which jobs AI systems like ChatGPT can never replace:

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LoL players are excited for Worlds 2023, raving about the best Worlds season – “It was really the highlight”

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The Worlds 2023 in League of Legends are coming, and the best teams in the world compete for the world championship title. On reddit, players took this as an opportunity to rave about what is probably the best Worlds season.

Which Worlds are we talking about? Players rave in the reddit post by Boudynasr about the Worlds 2022. Not only were the games themselves incredibly enjoyable to watch, but also the stories behind them.

Above all, the story behind the player Deft, which is also featured in the latest Worlds video. An underdog who, after 10 years and the reputation of one of the best players who never won the Worlds, was finally able to fulfill his dream last year and even defeated the legendary team T1 in the finals.

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How did the community perceive the Worlds 2022? Above all, the story behind Team DRX and Deft is an important point for the community under the reddit post.

  • _Truman: It is hard to imagine that any Worlds story could ever surpass that of DRX.
  • dhoopicus: Only a Western team winning the championship could be a bigger underdog story at this point.
  • DPlusShoeMaker: No one expected DRX to beat any of these teams, let alone win a series. If someone tells you otherwise, they are lying.

Also exciting pick and ban phases are praised by the users. In the video to the reddit post, the phase in the last match in the finals can be seen. This was the first match in which Caitlyn was not banned, which was considered a great surprise and became even more interesting with picks like Aatrox and Bard.

How the picks and bans will develop this year is still uncertain, but hopefully not again 2 champions will dominate an entire tournament:

LoL: 2 champs have ruined the fun for fans at the big tournament – one is a Netflix star

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When do the Worlds 2023 start? The official play-in phase of the Worlds 2023 begins on 10.10.2023. The first match is at 9:00. The first match will be between PSG Talon and Movistar R7.

The special thing for German fans this year is that one of the biggest LoL streamers gets to co-stream the tournament:

LoL: ‘This will be legendary’ – German Twitch streamer co-streams the Worlds 2023

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In the Netflix series of One Piece, a character appears that the creator could not remember at all

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The Netflix series of One Piece contains many references and incorporates some details from the manga that were not so prominent in the actual story by Eiichiro Oda. A character from Season 1 was presented to the creator in a pitch, but he could not remember them at all.

Warning, Spoiler: The article contains spoilers regarding the introduction of Zorro and his first fight in the Netflix series.

Which character is being referred to? Film producer Matt Owens pitched the introduction of Zorro in the Netflix series to manga artist Eiichiro Oda. As we learn more about Zorro’s past, there is an action-packed fight with Mister 7, who works for the “Baroque” company.

Originally, Oda stated in a Q&A session with fans that Zorro met Mister 7 before joining Luffy’s crew. He wanted to hire him for the “Baroque” company. However, since Zorro had no interest, a sword fight broke out between the two. As we know from the episode, Zorro emerged victorious from the duel.

How did Oda react? Eiichiro Oda reacted with surprise during the pitch for the scene (via Instagram). He turned to one of his staff and asked him:

Did I actually say that?

Eiichiro Oda in a recounting by Matt Owens, via Instagram

He could not recall mentioning Mister 7 in a Q&A session. This might be due to the fact that the fight in the manga is only briefly mentioned. Eiichiro Oda has thus never drawn a scene where Zorro fights against Mr. 7.

Oda got to work and presented Owens with a concept drawing of Mister 7 the next day. Based on this, the Mr. 7 from the live-action adaptation was cast. He told Owens that he was impressed by his knowledge and that he liked the idea of Mr. 7 so much that it has now become part of the Netflix series.

You can watch the appropriate trailer for One Piece on Netflix on MeinMMO:

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What’s next for One Piece

What can we expect in Season 2? The story shows the significant interest the producers have in One Piece. Therefore, it is possible that scenes will be shown in the already announced Season 2 which were only hinted at in the manga. So far, we know of a new character that is supposed to appear in the upcoming season.

So far, it is not known which arcs are to be included in Season 2. If the season has a similar number of episodes as Season 1, up to 6 arcs could be told with the upcoming episodes.

As One Piece now has over 1,000 episodes, there is plenty of material for further seasons of the live-action adaptation on Netflix. So far, only the second season of the series has been announced. However, if it has similar success as the first season, more seasons could follow.

If the upcoming seasons do not achieve the expected success, that would be no problem for the actress playing Nami:

Netflix: If One Piece is canceled, that’s no problem for “Nami”: “I feel like I’ve done everything”

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In a new game on Steam, a crazy billionaire invites you to the deadly game show – Check out the trailer here

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Bioshock meets Willy Wonka. That’s what the trailer for a new game on Steam promises you. What this mix is about, you can see here on MeinMMO.

What kind of game is this? Twisted Tower is an action-adventure with first-person shooter gameplay that was announced on Steam. However, there is no release date yet.

With the development of the game, Thomas Brush, a game developer and YouTuber, started who also uploads many tutorials on game development on his channel. Meanwhile, 3D Realms stands as the publisher behind the game.

The setting and gameplay of the game are heavily reminiscent of Bioshock and the story is clearly inspired by Willy Wonka.

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

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Twisted Tower Trailer

What to expect: Twisted Tower takes place in 1922 and is about a crazy millionaire and toy maker who makes the enticing offer to win $10,000,000. All you have to do is find one of the hidden tickets that can be in toy packages all over the world.

However, the ticket is just the beginning and invites you to climb the Twisted Tower – that is, his factory. Once you reach the top, the prize money awaits you. Everything will be broadcast live on TV.

What sounds simple at first turns out to be a deadly task. Because in the tower, traps and dangerous enemies await you, which you must face on your way up.

What the developers promise:

  • Choose from many different paths through the deadly tower
  • Face traps and dangerous enemies inspired by children’s series
  • Fight against the creatures in first-person shooter gameplay
  • Explore the tower with various puzzles
  • Collect money along the way to upgrade your weapons
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What are the reactions? The reactions in the comments (via YouTube) are overwhelmingly positive. Many users write that they especially like the setting and the similarity to Bioshock.

Many also seem to have been following Thomas Brush for a while on social media and are particularly tracking the development of this game, praising in their comments how far the game has come.

For example, csmemarketing writes that Thomas and his team will earn the millions that the game will bring in once it is properly marketed and that the game simply looks super good.

Many users report that they have added the game directly to their wishlist. For instance, gamemaker2012 writes that the game looks phenomenal and therefore lands on his wishlist.

What do you think of the game and its similarity to Bioshock? Feel free to discuss in the comments.

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Steam: A game limits the frame rate in multiplayer so you don’t have an advantage with expensive hardware

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A game actively limits the framerate and calls it ‘Multiplayer Fairness.’ However, many gamers find this anything but funny. After all, they paid a lot of money for their hardware.

Now, some users report on reddit that the new racing game Forza Motorsport 2023 on Steam actively limits the framerate. In the game, there is a note in online mode: ‘Multiplayer Fairness: In multiplayer races, the framerate is limited to ensure fair play for everyone.’

Many players are complaining under the post and explain that one does not buy a gaming PC for 2,000 euros just to play at only 60 FPS.

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High framerate makes the game smoother and allows better aiming

Why is framerate so important? Simply put: The higher the framerate (FPS) in the game, the smoother the gameplay seems to you. Especially games like shooters or racing games benefit from high framerates because you can move or aim better.

One player explains that in GTA Online (in the title image) with a higher FPS, you would have a higher top speed, thus gaining an advantage over other players.

What “disadvantage” comes with a high framerate?: Those who want to achieve high framerates need correspondingly powerful hardware. Particularly if you want to play at high resolutions (WQHD or 4K) as well.

Many people consciously buy expensive hardware so that games not only look great but also achieve high framerates.

Because with a high-end graphics card like the GeForce RTX 4090, you generally achieve significantly higher FPS than with a GTX 1060 or a Radeon RX 580. One user explains the changes on reddit quite incredulously that it is frustrating when the expensive hardware doesn’t bring any advantage:

Wow, yes, that is really not cool. I understand the idea, but I paid a lot of money for good hardware, and if in the end [the hardware] turns out to be pretty useless, it would definitely be frustrating.

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Players mock: With FPS lock, one just wants to avoid physics problems

Why does Forza do this? The developers have implemented an FPS lock in Forza: Motorsport to enable precise lap times for fair timing across different devices.

However, some players mock that this is due to the broken engine of the game: Because as soon as you play with a high framerate, the physics would change so significantly that you would have a clear advantage over other players. Especially consoles that are locked to 60 FPS would then be at a disadvantage.

Pros rely on high FPS: To take advantage of high numbers, many pros play only with low details. But there are also other reasons why pro players forgo graphical fireworks:

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WoW HC Classic: Players are so attached to their heroes that they have real nightmares about them

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Can you become too attached to a WoW character? Some players of the HC variant are sure of it. They sleep poorly and dream of the death of their heroes.

In World of Warcraft Classic, everything is taken a little more seriously. After all, each character has only one life, and you become particularly attached to your hero whom you are trying hard to level up to 60. However, this seems to have even more drastic effects on some players. Some complain about nightmares that plague them – mostly regarding the death of their beloved character.

What has happened? In the WoW Classic Subreddit, Yetero93 talks about the nightmares he had that were related to his beloved character in the HC variant of WoW Classic. Many others chime in and also report their dreams and nightmares in which they lose their character. It seems that many feel that their characters accompany them even in sleep.

What did Yetero93 say? He reports about his past night:

I think it was the Go’shek farm in Arathi Highlands. Post-traumatic stress disorder from the courier of the Forsaken a few days ago. Suddenly, my human was dead. I clearly remember the death animation and the death scream that I have heard thousands of times from the henchmen of the Defias.

I looked in the guild chat and everywhere it just said “F”. I logged out and was prepared to delete my character because I didn’t want to try again or transfer. Then I noticed that something was weird. I couldn’t remember the fight that killed me. Why was I dead?

Then I woke up, drenched in sweat and stressed from the nightmare (and maybe a little from the alcohol consumed the day before) and realized that it was just a dream.

I drank some water and stood in the kitchen to quench my thirst while realizing how ruined I might be in the future. Am I really that attached to my character? What will happen if I eventually die with him? (…)

Many others jump on the story. They also share their nightmares that they have had with their characters.

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Lobsimusprime reports:

Yes, the first one always hits you cold.

Mine was quite strange. I wanted to help a friend with a low-level quest, but for some reason, I couldn’t press the keys. My hands and fingers just didn’t do what I wanted them to do, as if someone else had control over my body and then killed my character without me being able to do anything. After that, I regained my control.

In the dream, I then came to the very logical conclusion that someone must have “hacked my body in real life,” which is why I opened a ticket.

Imagine the horror I had when I woke up the next morning, but my arm was still asleep, as if someone had hacked and turned it off…

Shoobs277 sees it a bit more rationally and points out that such dreams are actually proof of how good life is:

I literally had a dream yesterday in which my character died. You just know you are living a privileged life when that’s our nightmares.

Do you also sometimes have dreams about World of Warcraft or another video game? How attached are you to your characters?

Especially hunters die frequently in Classic – they have the most deaths.

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A new horror game on Steam takes inspiration from ‘Silent Hill’ to give you real scares

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

A new horror survival game is coming out just in time for Halloween, on October 25, 2023, on Steam. According to the developers, the game is inspired by genre classics and what has been seen so far reminds many of games like Silent Hill. Check out the trailer here.

What kind of game is this? Stray Souls is a survival horror game that will be released on Steam, but will also be playable on PS4/PS5 and Xbox.

The game is inspired by genre classics like Silent Hill and what has been shown in the gameplay closely resembles this fan favorite.

This third-person game has been developed in Unreal Engine 5 and with MetaHuman Technology, promising you an intense horror experience. What sounds promising at first is emphasized even more with an equally impressive trailer.

Take a look at it here:

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Stray Souls Trailer

What is Stray Souls about? You take on the role of Daniel after he inherits his grandmother’s house. This begins his story in the cozy town of Aspen Falls.

But when he encounters a strange woman, it quickly becomes clear that nothing is as it seems. For some reason, this woman wants to learn everything about Daniel’s family and past. You will explore Aspen Falls with Daniel to find out what is going on with the residents and this mysterious stranger.

What does the trailer show? The trailer shows you a horror game that has the potential to be a good, scary game.

Because the townspeople will not be Daniel’s only encounters. You will see nasty, inhuman creatures against which you must defend yourself with weapons. These include zombie-like beings that are nothing but skin and bones or an animalistic giant.

Starting with a sequence in which someone is crouching in the laundry room in front of a pile of corpses and seemingly contentedly brings a bloody finger to their mouth, Stray Souls definitely promises some creepy and possibly disturbing cutscenes – which may not be for the faint of heart.

With Silent Hill 2, a horror game is set to be released for PC and PS5 in 2023. But the system requirements are nothing for the faint of heart.

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Away from the run simulations, back to the classics

What are the reactions? Horror fans express their enthusiasm for the announced game in the comments (via YouTube). While many horror games lately have felt more like run simulations with good and bad jumpscares at times, or like playable movies, Stray Souls seems to want to bring back the feel of classic horror games.

In doing so, the game meets the needs of many horror fans:

  • osachie writes: […] I miss Silent Hill-style games, bring them back
  • kovulion1372 writes: Finally, a Silent Hill inspired game that really includes combat […]
  • Boombap_Boricua writes: Looks like the horror game we all needed […]

Feel free to share your opinions about Stray Souls and the development of horror games in recent years in the comments.

For less horror, but fun with your family, check out these movies:

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EA FC 24: With these 5 tips, you are guaranteed to score more goals in every game

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes

In EA FC 24 you have more options to score goals than ever before. We will show you tips and tricks for the new FIFA successor that will guarantee to increase your goal success rate.

What should you pay attention to when you want to score goals? The good news is that in EA FC 24 you can score from almost any position. Whether in the penalty area or outside the box.

We will show you how to best position yourself in goal-threatening situations and how to convert these into goals.

1. Tip: Choose a wide formation with fast wingers

Which formations are the strongest? In our article on the best formations and tactics for the start, we already presented you with some strong setups. The centerpiece and the key positions of these formations are the offensive flanks.

With the new OP dribbling in EA FC 24, it’s extremely difficult to defend fast and dribbling-strong players. You can best exploit this when your wingers spread the game wide and basically stand on the touchline.

However, even the best individual players are of no use if you don’t have a good game structure because the ball first needs to reach the flanks. To help you play forward skillfully, we have another tip for you.

2. Tip: Play one-twos to combine forward

How do one-twos work? One-twos are also a proven method in EA FC 24 to play aesthetically forward. For this, just hold the L1 button on the Playstation or the LB button on the Xbox during a pass.

If executed, the player who played the ball will immediately make a run forward to potentially receive the ball again. This creates constant new passing options in the offensive play.

Player plays a one-two and moves into the open space

However, caution is advised when you have possession with your center-backs. You should only push them forward in an absolute emergency, such as facing a potential defeat.

3. Tip: Be patient in building up the game

That’s why you should take your time with the buildup: It’s understandable that you want to play forward as quickly as possible to score goals. However, it is advantageous to combine slowly forward because the more players you involve in your attacking play, the more options you will have in front of the goal.

Patience pays off especially when you are pressed aggressively by the opponent, which is the case in most games of EA FC 24. Don’t do your opponent the favor of passing the ball directly into the pressing, but choose the way through your defender or goalkeeper.

Once you’ve created some space and air, you should try to advance into a specific area in the opponent’s half.

4. Tip: Go to the goal line and play back

Why should I go to the goal line? The goal of your passing sequences should always be the opponent’s goal line. From here, there is the opportunity to pass into the space behind the defenders.

From the goal line, there are numerous possibilities

This tactic is very effective, as attackers usually position themselves intelligently in the back area to wait for the flat pass. If your pass reaches your teammate, often it’s enough to simply tap the shoot button to overcome the opposing goalkeeper.

However, if your opponent defends well, you may have difficulty making the pass into the back area. In this case, you shouldn’t hesitate to simply shoot at the goal.

Further down, we’ll show you how to utilize different shooting techniques to your advantage.

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5. Tip: Use different types of shots situationally

Which shots are the most effective? In a separate article, we have extensively presented to you the different types of shots in EA FC 24. Above all, curled shots and outside-of-the-foot shots are extremely effective, as they give your shots spin to bend the ball past the keeper into the goal.

Therefore, if your opponent has adjusted to your passes into the back area, you can either pull inside from the outside and look for a finish or decide on a long-range shot. Both variants are a good means to achieve scoring success with the mentioned shots.

The goalkeeper blocks a powerful shot into the short corner, so an outside-of-the-foot shot into the far corner is advisable

You should always aim for the far corner with the strong foot of your player. Situationally, following this principle, you’ll choose an outside-of-the-foot shot with the L2 button on the Playstation or the LT button on the Xbox, or a curled shot with R1 on the Playstation or RB on the Xbox.

But also the power shot promises great scoring danger this year. We have summarized for you the players at a glance who can execute power shots particularly well.

These were our five fundamental tips for a better attacking game and consequently more goals for you in EA FC 24. Take your time and try to incorporate these tips into your gameplay, then you will definitely score more goals.

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ZDF sends one of the best thrillers of the last years at 1 AM: Here’s how you can watch it for free

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Last night at 1 AM, on 8th October 2023, ZDF broadcast one of the best German thrillers of recent years, “Freies Land” (2019). Luckily, there is the ZDFmediathek, where you can watch the film for free.

What kind of thriller is this? “Freies Land” is set in 1992, shortly after the reunification, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. But there is no sense of reunification in Löwitz on the German-Polish border: A “Wessi” has taken over the state-owned enterprise that kept the place alive and threatens layoffs and job cuts.

Two policemen investigate the disappearance of two young girls in a hostile environment. The commissioner from Hamburg, Stein, looks irritated at the methods of his colleague, a hefty ex-Stasi man, who gets information by beating a suspect or twisting their arm. To unwind, he downs a few beers and wolfs down sausages.

The hotel they are staying at is called “Fortschritt” – just that is quite cheeky.

The disappearance of girls seems to surprise no one in the town: Everyone wants to get out of this hole and into the big wide city of Berlin. Moreover, the girls were just little tarts anyway. But it quickly becomes clear that no one leaves Löwitz that easily.

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Free Country – German thriller from 2019 (Trailer)

German director films a Spanish thriller in US style

What is special about the film? The film is by Christian Alvart (Antikörper, Pandorum), the German director who is most adept at US-style thriller cinema. He is also known for the unconventional Till Schweiger crime scenes.

However, in this thriller, Alvart has an extremely good story and a fantastic setting in Löwitz in 1992.

For “Freies Land”, he relocates a thriller from the Spanish province to Germany, but you can’t tell because the film seems so tailored to Germany after the fall of the wall. To recreate 1992 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, they filmed in Ukraine in 2018.

The film shines with atmosphere and robust characters. Everywhere there are groans and grunts. Quirky characters appear, many armed or threatening in other ways, somehow everyone has something to hide: The rule of law is far away. No character in the film seems particularly satisfied with their life or comfortable in their skin. Even the usually ethereal Nora Waldstätten looks most of the time desperately lost.

The characters seem as if they need to find their way in the new world, everyone has to grapple with the new reality: As if they know the grammar spoken in the new world, but the words are alien to them.

The star of the film is surely Felix Kramer as “East Bull” Markus Bach, who refuses to acknowledge a change in circumstances and perseveres stubbornly.

“This is now a free country,” a journalist indignantly exclaims at one point – “Tomorrow again,” Bach roars back.

There are glimpses of rural coziness and light, but also much shadow. Perhaps even more than one would expect at first glance.

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How can you watch it? In free TV, “Freies Land” was broadcast in the night from 7th to 8th October at 1:00 AM on Saturday.

However, you can still watch the film for free in the ZDFmediathek until January . Maybe a nice contribution to the “Day of German Unity,” which somehow passes us every year with Sunday speeches and a bridge day.

The film is rated FSK 16, so you can only watch it without any issues between 10 PM and 6 AM. Unless you unlock your account with ZDF.

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