EA Sports FC 24: A strong card in FUT is broken, now even deactivated

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

A strange bug in EA Sports FC 24 is currently making the rounds: Apparently, the card of Ada Hegerberg is broken and brings with it a problem that has not been seen before.

Update, 10/06/2023: Once again, EA Sports has spoken out. Hegerberg can now be used again – but only on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. However, those playing on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC will have to wait further. There, the problem does not seem to have been resolved (via Twitter/X)

Update, 09/26/2023: The EA Sports FC Direct Communication channel on Twitter/X reported back with an update. The problem is now under investigation. In the meantime, players who have Ada Hegerberg in their team cannot start a match until the card has been removed from the team.

For players who have drawn Hegerberg in the draft, the draft will be reset and they will receive a draft token as compensation in the coming days (via Twitter/X).

This card is about: Ada Hegerberg is one of the best players in the French league and plays for Olympique Lyon. In 2018, the striker even won the title of World Player of the Year, and in the new EA Sports FC 24, she received a really strong rating.

With her 89-rated card, she has one of the highest ratings in Ultimate Team, and the card also impresses with strong shooting and dribbling values, as well as a weak foot with 4 stars and 4 more stars for skill moves.

Hegerberg’s card in EA Sports FC 24

Normally. Because a bug is currently making the card nearly unplayable.

Skill moves trigger strange bug

This is the problem: As several players have now noticed, there seems to be a bug with Hegerberg’s card. As soon as a skill move is performed with the striker, the ball suddenly remains still, and the player runs off without it.

You can see this for example in the video that a user shared on reddit:

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In tests conducted by the editorial team, we found that the problem does not only relate to Ultimate Team but also affects the kickoff mode.

What does this mean for you? While you can still run, pass, and shoot normally with Hegerberg, the risk of encountering the bug and thus a sudden loss of the ball is high. This is particularly frustrating when you are just about to score against the opponent and could actually take the lead.

Currently, the card costs about 20,000 coins on the transfer market, which is quite cheap for an 89-rated card. But for now, it’s probably better to avoid using her in the team. You should also be careful in the draft if you are offered the card.

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What makes the bug special? It is particularly unusual that such a bug affects a single card in EA Sports FC 24. Over the course of the FIFA series, strange bugs have appeared from time to time, but that a specific card is faulty in this way is unusual.

Hegerberg herself has also noticed this and humorously reacted to the bug (via X / Twitter):

https://twitter.com/AdaStolsmo/status/1705274041261543500

The developers at EA have not yet commented on the issue. Therefore, what the bug is due to and how soon it will be fixed is still unknown. We will keep you updated as new information becomes available.

Update: EA Sports has now commented on the problem; see the update box at the top of the article.

In general, you have a wide selection of players in EA Sports FC 24 that you can use in Ultimate Team. Particularly exciting is the new feature “Evolutions”, with which you can improve certain cards.

You can find the 5 best options for Evolutions here.

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EA FC 24: First Weekend League is now running with new rewards – All rewards at a glance

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 24 the first FUT Champions Finals, also known as Weekend League, have started. This year there are innovations in the rewards. We show you the rewards.

What is the Weekend League? Players refer to the “FUT Champions Finals” as Weekend League. After qualifying for the FUT Champions, you can participate in the finals.

In the finals, players can play up to 20 matches. For each win, there are four points, and for each loss, one point.

Depending on how many points you earn, you will receive a rank at the end. And that, in turn, brings better rewards the higher you finish.

The Weekend League offers some of the best rewards in Ultimate Team but also represents a significant challenge.

When does the Weekend League start? The first Weekend League started on October 6, 2023. It runs until Monday morning at 9:00 AM.

What’s new about the rewards? EA Sports announced a change in the rewards for the Weekend League. In the past, you received the “FUT Champions” players, red cards that were usually based on the current week’s TOTW cards.

However, these have now been removed from the weekly Weekend League rewards. Instead, there are other rewards.

We show you all rewards sorted by ranks here.

All Weekend League Rewards in EA FC 24

When do the Weekend League rewards come? You will receive them as soon as you have completed the matches of a FUT Champions weekend.

Here we show you the current Weekend League rewards in Ultimate Team sorted by ranks.

Rank 10 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 4

Rewards:

  • 1 Player Pick (untradeable) with 1 of 2 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 Rare Mixed Players Pack
  • 500 Champions Qualification Points
  • 250 XP

Rank 9 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 12

Rewards:

  • 1 Player Pick (untradeable) with 1 of 2 rare gold players (84+)
  • 2 Prime Gold Players Packs
  • 500 Champions Qualification Points
  • 500 XP
  • 5,000 Coins

Rank 8 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 24

Rewards:

  • 2 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 2 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 Rare Players Pack
  • 2 Jumbo Premium Gold Packs
  • 750 Champions Qualification Points
  • 750 XP
  • 10,000 Coins
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Rank 7 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 36

Rewards:

  • 2 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 2 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 Rare Players Pack
  • 1 Jumbo Rare Players Pack
  • 1,000 Champions Qualification Points
  • 1,000 XP
  • 15,000 Coins

Rank 6 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 45

Rewards:

  • 2 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 3 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 Ultimate Pack
  • 1 Rare Players Pack
  • 1,250 Champions Qualification Points
  • 1,150 XP
  • 25,000 Coins

Rank 5 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 51

Rewards:

  • 3 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 4 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 85+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 Rare Players Pack
  • 1 Ultimate Pack
  • 1,250 Champions Qualification Points
  • 1,350 XP
  • 30,000 Coins

Rank 4 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 60

Rewards:

  • 3 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 4 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 85+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 Jumbo Rare Players Pack
  • 1 Ultimate Pack
  • 1,250 Champions Qualification Points
  • 1,500 XP
  • 50,000 Coins
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Rank 3 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 67

Rewards:

  • 3 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 4 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 85+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 85+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 Jumbo Rare Players Pack
  • 1 Ultimate Pack
  • 1,250 Champions Qualification Points
  • 1,500 XP
  • 85,000 Coins

Rank 2 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 72

Rewards:

  • 3 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 4 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 85+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 86+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 2 Ultimate Packs
  • 1,250 Champions Qualification Points
  • 1,500 XP
  • 100,000 Coins

Rank 1 of the FUT Champions Finals

Required points: 80

Rewards:

  • 3 Player Picks (untradeable) with 1 of 4 rare gold players (84+)
  • 1 85+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 87+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 1 Rare Players Pack
  • 2 Ultimate Packs
  • 1,250 Champions Qualification Points
  • 1,500 XP
  • 125,000 Coins

Those who do not want to try the Weekend League yet can also use other modes for rewards. Here you can find the overview of the Division Rivals rewards in EA FC 24.

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„Dishonorably“ – Twitch streamer receives abusive comments when showing herself without makeup

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The well-known Twitch streamer and TikToker Dilara faced a wave of hate comments after a TikTok video where she appeared without makeup. Her colleague Rohat referred to these comments live on his stream as ‘dishonorable’.

Who is Dilara?

  • Since 2019, Dilara has captivated the social media world, especially on TikTok, with her videos and has developed into a sought-after influencer with an impressive 6.9 million followers.
  • In addition to dance videos and fan questions on TikTok, she successfully expanded her presence on Twitch in August 2023, where she immediately rose to become one of the largest German Twitch streamers in her first stream with over 5,000 viewers.
  • Together with her colleague ‘Stegi’, she plays various games in her streams and shares the highlights on TikTok, with her green hair strands and constant smile becoming her trademarks.

Who is Rohat?

Here you can find more successful female streamers:

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“At first, I thought it was Halloween”

What video did Dilara release? Even before her big hype, Dilara had shown herself on the internet without makeup and talked about how hard it was for her before. But now, more confident than ever, she released another TikTok video showcasing her without makeup.

In a before-and-after video, she showed herself both unstyled and styled. However, the reactions were mixed.

Many users praised her and labeled her as beautiful, regardless of makeup. One comment read: ‘Beautiful both with and without makeup’, while another joked: ‘Brother, when I’m without makeup, I look like a zombie, and she – WOW’.

On the other hand, there were also numerous insulting comments, such as ‘different person without makeup, ugly’ or ‘At first, I thought it was Halloween’.

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What does Rohat say about it? The streamer colleague Rohat became aware of the comments live in his Twitch stream and read some of them aloud, including ones like ‘Dilara to Ahmad’ or ‘Stegi makes a drop’.

His reaction was clear: ‘Dishonorable. Just dishonorable in my eyes.’ As he scrolled through the comments, his outrage and disbelief were clearly palpable.

He shook his head at the severity of the hate comments and emphasized the importance of respect and empathy in the online community.

The discussion about body positivity will continue to shape social media, and influencers like Dilara contribute to bringing these issues to the forefront.

Another article where Dilara had to fight against negative comments on the internet can be found here: Twitch streamer receives a live rejection from a friend

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The 2nd Prime Day 2023 starts in a few days: Everything you need to know about the Amazon event

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

With the 2nd Prime Day, Amazon has presented a second round of offers. MeinMMO explains what you need to know and what to pay attention to. Meanwhile, the date has also been announced.

What is the second Prime Day? The same as the 1st Prime Day. In 2022, Amazon called the 2nd Prime Day “Prime exclusive offers.” In practice, however, it is the same as the Prime Day. It is about exclusive offers for Prime members within a short time frame.

However, you should not expect the same good deals as on the 1st Prime Day in July. The best deals of the year usually come around Black Friday.

All important information regarding Amazon’s second deal event can be found in our article on MeinMMO.

Update September 27, 2023: Amazon has announced the date for the 2nd Prime Day, and we have updated the article accordingly.
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2nd Amazon Prime Day 2023: Dates, Tips, and Offers

When does the 2nd Prime Day take place? The 2nd Prime Day 2023 officially takes place on October 10 and 11. Amazon has confirmed this.

Amazon has stated that there will also be a 2nd Prime Day in 2023, but has not yet mentioned a specific date. The 2nd Prime Day will definitely take place in October.

How long does the 2nd Prime Day last? The Prime Day usually lasts 2 full days. It starts at midnight and then goes for 48 hours until midnight again. Last year (2022), the day took place on October 11 and 12.

Who can participate? You definitely need a Prime membership. In 2022, Amazon referred to the days as “Prime exclusive offers.” In practice, however, it is the same as the Prime Day: With a Prime subscription, you can take advantage of the offers; all other people are excluded.

According to colleagues at PC World, you cannot use a trial membership to take advantage of these offers on short notice to purchase deals. However, this has not been confirmed or denied by Amazon so far. It is certain that you need a Prime membership.

How much does Amazon Prime cost in Germany and Austria?

  • Regular membership: €8.99 per month or €89.90 per year.
  • Discounted/Student membership: €4.49 per month or €44.90 per year.
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Black Friday will still take place despite the 2nd Prime Day

Will there still be Black Friday offers? Yes, the Black Friday or Cyber Week at Amazon is not expected to be affected by the Prime Day. These offers will still take place in 2023 but much later. You should expect around mid-November 2023.

The so-called Black Friday takes place in the USA on November 24, 2023. In the USA, this is the day after Thanksgiving, when the Christmas shopping season traditionally begins.

If you’re considering what you can cross off your wish list, then take a look at the following article here on MeinMMO:

Amazon Prime Day: 8 things you definitely should not buy

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Player never sees Act 3 because he finished Baldur’s Gate 3 in Act 2 due to a stupid mistake

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a total of three story acts, which begin slowly and end with epic battles. A player seized the opportunity to eliminate his opponents once and for all and finished the game – however, already at the end of Act 2.

Warning Spoiler: This is about the end of Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

What happened to the player? reddit user megaderp675 completed Baldur’s Gate 3 prematurely at the end of Act 2, without realizing it: Considering that seemingly all opponents were present, he had party member Gale use his Netherease orb. As a result, not only the enemies but also the hero group blew up.

What were the consequences? Baldur’s Gate 3 let the epilogue and credits roll due to the explosion. With this action, megaderp675 also managed to deal with the puppet masters behind the Illithid invasion.

However, the epilogue leaves a bitter aftertaste: While all villains are dead, the heroes are too. And new mind flayers now appear all over the world of Baldur’s Gate 3, as the still surviving, worm-infested people gradually transform.

In addition, the reddit user has to load an earlier save game to still be able to visit Act 3. But then he has to face the final battle of Act 2 again – without blowing Gale up.

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What does the Baldur’s Gate 3 community say?

In the comments under the reddit post, megaderp675 receives a lot of support from other players. User Bucky_Ohare, for example, points out that this course of action was absolutely correct from the heroes’ perspective:

[…]None of the characters know that [Baldur’s Gate 3] is a game. You are in the basement of a gigantic mind flayer hive and have saved most of the people you knew there. You just learned that there were three conspirators. […] You see all three conspirators and suddenly a powerful artifact-bound elder brain appears.

We players know that there is another chapter. But without this knowledge, blowing Gale up at that moment is the best option. […]

Bucky_Ohare via reddit, 04.10.2023

What is an elder brain? An so-called elder brain is a giant brain that controls a mind flayer colony. It is made up of a mass of dead mind flayers and controls the still living members of its colony.

Other reddit users also point out that this would also be a good ending if they played Baldur’s Gate 3 as a “pen & paper” campaign. User PStriker32 commented that he would probably have acted the same way in a D&D campaign – even if his heroic death would annoy him a bit. The bitter aftertaste only comes with the epilogue.

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Another user, however, does not find the epilogue that bad – despite the new mind flayers:

[…]No amount of rogue mind flayers is worse than an elder brain that controls the same amount of mind flayers. And this one is a damn angry elder brain.[…]

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User lobe3663 offers another perspective on Bucky_Ohare’s input:

100%. That is what my OOD Tav would want from Gale, it is the obvious decision.

It also makes it an authentic D&D moment: The game master hasn’t told the players everything they need to know, which is why they throw the entire campaign out of whack.

lobe3663 via reddit, 04.10.2023

In fact, it’s almost a tradition in the pen & paper community that the game master painstakingly prepares for the sessions, only for the players to completely derange the framework. In this situation in Baldur’s Gate 3, the players heroically sacrificed themselves, only to hear that the game master had prepared many more sessions.

What about you: How did you finish Baldur’s Gate 3? Did you also let Gale blow himself up? Or did you save him? We look forward to your comments!

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Gamer buys Nvidia graphics card, but it is way too big – His problem can be solved in a few minutes

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A gamer bought a new graphics card, but it does not fit into the system, even though he had planned his approach ‘meticulously’. People from the community point out to him: It’s not the graphics card that’s to blame, but he messed up the installation.

Graphics cards are getting larger and bulkier. This is something a gamer had to learn when he bought a new graphics card. It was so big that it no longer fit into his system. At least at first glance, because the problem actually lies with his other components.

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What is the problem? The gamer explained on reddit that he has assembled a new gaming system. In his picture, his problem can be clearly seen: The graphics card is way too big, and it doesn’t really fit into the case – at least that’s what the owner of the graphics card believes.

How can the problem be solved? As some users explain, the case is more than large enough for his graphics card. The problem is rather that the user did not seem to give much thought to the installation of the components.

The main problem is primarily his CPU cooler, which he has mounted in such a way that there is hardly any space for his graphics card and other components. Therefore, some recommend that he mount the CPU cooler higher and move the radiator to the top.

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A look into the manual can save a lot of time (and work)

If you are building a new system, take a look at the included manuals. These come with almost every component, either in analog or digital form.

Basically, a motherboard is still a motherboard, but some manufacturers rely on special connectors that you can only find with this manufacturer or specific products. In particular, cases often use clever mechanisms to hide cables or components. Therefore, before you forcefully break open your case, take a look at the manual. Most issues can be resolved quickly this way.

Even if you may already be assembling your tenth or twentieth gaming PC, it can still be worthwhile to glance at the manual in many cases.

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Pokémon GO: Mega Gengar Counter – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Mega-Gengar in Pokémon GO are shown here in the overview. This way you can easily defeat Gengar in Mega Raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Gengar? Mega-Gengar is the temporary evolution of Gengar. It belongs to the Ghost and Poison types.

When is Mega-Gengar in the game? You can find the boss starting October 6 at 10:00 AM local time in Pokémon GO. It will remain in the game until October 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Gengar and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeat Mega-Gengar in Raids – Use these counters

  1. Proto-Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  2. Crypto-Mewtwo with Confusion and Psychic Strike
  3. Mega-Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
  4. Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psychic Strike
  5. Mega-Despotar with Bite and Twister
  6. Crypto-Despotar with Bite and Twister
  7. Hoopa (Unbound) with Confusion and Psychic
  8. Mega-Guardvoir with Confusion and Synchronoise
  9. Mega-Galagladi with Confusion and Psychic
  10. Mega-Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
  11. Mega-Simsala with Confusion and Psychic
  12. Crypto-Knakrack with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  13. Mega-Latias with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
  14. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Horizon Streak
  15. Mega-Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
  16. Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  17. Giratina (Altered Forme) with Shadow Claw and Ominous Wind
  18. Despotar with Bite and Twister
  19. Trikephalo with Bite and Twister
  20. Mega-Hundemon with Standpauke and Leech Seed

The weaknesses: Mega-Gengar is especially vulnerable to attacks from type Ground, Ghost, Psychic, and Dark. So rely on Pokémon and attacks of these types.

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Is there a Shiny-Gengar? Yes, with a bit of luck, you will encounter a shiny one. You can recognize it by its slightly darker body.

Gengar normal (left) and as Shiny (right)

How many trainers do you need? If you use the right counters and are already at a higher trainer level, you can complete the raid with just two people. However, we recommend having one or two more trainers. If you have at least three, you should not have any problems anymore.

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Pokémon GO: Field Research in October 2023 – All Shinies Overview

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

In October 2023, you can expect a variety of field research tasks in Pokémon GO again. We at MeinMMO show you all the content and which Shinys you can find with a bit of luck.

What kind of tasks are these? In Pokémon GO, you can spin the PokéStops to receive so-called field research tasks daily. These are smaller quests that reward you with items, stardust, or Pokémon encounters, among other things. 

With the change of the month, the content of these tasks also changes. Therefore, in October, you will encounter modified tasks and rewards again. We have summarized what they are in the following overview.

All field research tasks in October 2023

What tasks are available? As you know from previous months, there will be a variety of quests at the PokéStops in October again, revolving around catching, throwing, and battling. You should also interact with your friends and buddy Pokémon.

We have summarized the encounters for which you will be rewarded, using LeekDuck’s overview, in the following graphic. Pokémon that you can encounter in their shiny form with a bit of luck are marked with a shiny star.

Pokémon-GO-Feldforschung-Oktober-2023

Be mindful that there will be additional quests for events that will thematically adapt. These are marked with the note “Event”.

How does one get field research? To secure the tasks, you just need to spin the photo disc of the PokéStops. Afterwards, you can see the respective quest in your field view in the game.

How much time do you have to solve them? Solving the field research tasks is unlimited. However, keep in mind that you can collect a maximum of 4 tasks, including AR tasks, at the same time. If all the slots are full, you must first redeem a task or discard it to be able to spin for new tasks.

The reward from the task also always corresponds to the one available at the time you secured the quest.

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Why should you regularly complete the quests? Completing the tasks is worthwhile not only because of the encounters with the Pokémon. If you complete at least one of these tasks for 7 days, you will receive the so-called research breakthrough on the 7th day, which brings you encounters with another creature, as well as XP, stardust, and an item.

As already expected in September, in October you can encounter Galarian Porenta, Larvitar, Sableye, Dratini, Swablu, or Viscora. All can also appear as Shiny with a bit of luck.

How do you like the tasks in October 2023? Which creature will you secure? And which Pokémon have you wished for? Feel free to write to us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange with other trainers.

In October, there is a lot happening in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in October and which ones are worth attending.

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Starfield: Older players explain why they love this RPG

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Starfield divides gamers – some love the latest RPG from Bethesda, while others are disappointed and express sharp criticism. In the subreddit of the space adventure, a discussion has now ignited among older players who explain why they particularly love the game.

Why do older players love Starfield? The conversation began with a Reddit user’s post of over 900 words, explaining that he is in his 30s and no longer has the time to play certain games. Games that require a certain level of dedication and commitment can no longer fit into his daily schedule. Work, family, household duties, physical fitness – all of this takes time.

Starfield and other games from Bethesda, on the other hand, are playable anytime in between. If he only has 20 minutes, he can at least complete a dungeon. If he has more time, for example on a weekend, he may finish an entire faction quest line. If he is disturbed while gaming, he can simply pause the game, save, and continue later (via Reddit).

Even when one is too tired to play, but still wants to “escape the real world,” this is possible in Bethesda games because you can just walk in one direction and enjoy the environment, the game world, explains the user and summarizes: “Simply put, my real life has no negative impact on my enjoyment of Bethesda games and Bethesda games have no negative impact on my real life.”

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Some players agree: The Reddit post gathered over 2,000 upvotes within a day and received around 1,400 comments. Some players agree with the poster’s statements and also think that Starfield is ideal for playing alongside the everyday tasks of an adult with a family.

  • “Starfield is a pleasure for casual gamers and for middle-aged players.”
  • “I am 63 years old and have the same problems. Work, family, aging parents, house, etc. I need games where I feel like I’m progressing, even if it’s just in small steps. I’ve always loved MMOs, but I just can’t justify the time anymore. That and the fact that you can’t even pause a game in the middle of combat makes many games nowadays just a no-go.”
  • “I am 35 years old and the father of a 7-month-old child. Over the past 7 months, I’ve been drawn to single-player games, mainly because of the ‘pause’ feature. However, some games still cannot be paused, such as Elden Ring and Lies of P. So I could not play as much as I would like.”
  • “I am on parental leave with my second child and spent an entire baby nap yesterday bouncing around on a low-gravity moon. Well-invested time.”
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Other players disagree: However, there are also players in the comments of the post who disagree with the poster and find that while the game is good, it still has issues.

  • “As a 40-year-old gamer, I completely disagree with this assessment. The game is good. Not a masterpiece, but entertaining.”
  • “I can only laugh at comments like ‘I am an older gamer in my mid-30s.’ As a middle-aged gamer, I still think this game is mediocre and needs a lot of work. There are many ways in which this game simply does not respect my time.”

However, Starfield players do not disagree in every conversation: When the community discussed what the best thing about the game is, many users agreed:

Starfield: Fans discuss what the best thing about the game is and agree on one thing

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She was one of the best-selling graphics cards from Nvidia, and yet it is AMD that has significantly extended its lifespan in gaming

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The GTX 1060 is one of the best-selling graphics cards from Nvidia and has topped charts for years. However, a feature from AMD may provide the graphics card with a renaissance.

With AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, or FSR for short, AMD has a technology that works similarly to DLSS. However, AMD has an advantage: FSR also works with competitor graphics cards, while DLSS is exclusive to Nvidia graphics cards.

AMD recommends using Radeon GPUs from the RX 6000 and RX 7000 series or RTX 20 series graphics cards or newer. However, you can activate FSR and other features with older GPUs as well.

The tech YouTuber named Daniel Owen, however, decided to try it anyway and test a GeForce GTX 1060 and a GTX 1070 in Immortals of Aveum. This game uses Unreal Engine 5 and both have demanding requirements.

AMD’s technology nearly doubles the FPS with the GTX 1060

What is there to see? First, the YouTuber tests the games at a normal Full HD resolution (1080p). However, it quickly becomes evident that the two Nvidia graphics cards are reaching their limits. Even at low quality, the titles are at 20 FPS.

In the next step, Daniel Owen enables AMD’s FSR 3.0 in Immortals of Aveum. This is done easily through the graphics settings in the game. Immediately, the frame rate rises significantly, nearly doubling. Instead of 20 FPS, the FPS is now around 35, but dips slightly below 30 during quick movements. You can see how it looks in the YouTuber’s video:

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Are there any downsides? Yes, there are. On the one hand, AMD’s FSR is a so-called upscaler. This means: the game is calculated at a lower resolution and then upscaled. However, this also affects image quality. In fast movements, for instance, textures appear slightly blurred.

Another disadvantage is that the technology slightly increases the latency in the game because the images are recalculated. Especially at low frame rates, the control feels somewhat sluggish.

A third disadvantage to be aware of: AMD’s FSR 3.0 is currently only available in 2 games: Immortals of Aveum and Forespoken. In both games, FSR 3.0 works well to excellently, but the game selection remains sparse. However, this could change in the coming weeks and months.

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The GTX 1060 is one of the most popular graphics cards from Nvidia

What is the GTX 1060? With the GTX 1060, Nvidia launched a graphics card in 2016 that quickly became a bestseller. AMD then soon followed with its Radeon RX 480, which utilized the Polaris architecture.

The GTX 1060 frequently topped the charts in various rankings and also in the Steam hardware survey. This was mainly due to its price-performance ratio. Even today, it is still often and gladly used, as it still offers enough performance for budget gaming in Full HD.

If AMD’s FSR shows similar advantages in other games, older graphics cards could see a renaissance. After all, not many are eager to invest a lot of money in a new graphics card. Others wait for years until they can afford their dream graphics card:

A gamer desperately wants to buy a €1200 graphics card, but it is too expensive for him – 6 years later he gets the GPU of his dreams for €300

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Employee was fired 5 times by Steve Jobs and she thanks him for this experience

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 2 minutes

The marketing director of the first Apple Macintosh from 1984 was fired by Steve Jobs 5 times. Today, she is grateful for the founder’s earlier behavior. In this way, he spurred her to achieve her best.

Steve Jobs was a great visionary and is still regarded as one of the most famous personalities in the IT industry. His ambition and will to perfection made Apple what it is today.

These traits also affected his employees. A former employee shares her experiences working with Jobs. During this time, she was fired 5 times and is grateful for it today. You can read about how this happened here.

Some users complain about Apple and say that with the new iPhone, innovation died together with Steve Jobs.

Steve Jobs – an extraordinary leader with unconventional employee motivation

Who is this former employee? The American marketing entrepreneur Andrea “Andy” Cunningham worked with Steve Jobs from 1983 to 1984. During her time as an external project manager at Apple, she supported the launch of the first Macintosh.

At that time, she was fired by Steve Jobs a total of 5 times. However, she kept returning and ultimately thanked him for this experience. This made her a better version of herself and the successful businesswoman she is today.

What was the Apple founder like as a leader? Due to his unconventional methods in employee management, working with the Apple CEO was not easy. Jobs was known for his perfectionism and determination. He demanded these traits from his employees as well.

What did Jobs do to his employees? If someone did not meet his standards, he would throw sharp criticism, sometimes even objects in the direction of that person. Occasionally, he did not hesitate long and separated from parts of the workforce, even if he saw them as important for the company.

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How does the former employee feel about it today? Cunningham also had to submit to Jobs’ working methods. Many employees found this to be toxic behavior. For the marketing specialist, however, these difficulties in dealing with him were necessary. He helped her to become better at what she does and to surpass her previous limits.

Why did the Apple founder rehire her? When Cunningham first had to leave the company, she used her good connections to the press and media. She exerted great pressure on Jobs through this. With the threat of getting bad publicity, he rehired her. In this way, she demonstrated her determination to the Apple CEO and worked with Steve Jobs several more times later on.

This auction proves that Steve Jobs is still relevant even today.

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Final Fantasy XIV: In Patch 6.5, Lalafells steal the show, delivering one of the funniest scenes

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

In the latest Patch 6.5 of Final Fantasy XIV, Lalafells create one of the funniest moments in the game. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.

The ever-evolving world of Final Fantasy XIV has taken an unexpectedly humorous turn with the latest Patch 6.5 Growing Light. This time, it’s the cute Lalafells who have stolen the spotlight and created one of the most amusing moments in Eorzea.

On Reddit, the buzz around the unexpected speed of the Lalafells is hard to miss. A particular cutscene in this patch has sent the community into fits of laughter.

Spoiler: The article contains small spoilers from the story of Patch 6.5.

You can watch the trailer for the upcoming expansion Dawntrail here:

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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail – Trailer for the new expansion

Lalafells take the spotlight and create a funny scene

What kind of scene is it? Without revealing too many details, this scene is about a character doing everything to buy time for you so that you can bravely jump into a mysterious portal.

But what makes this scene truly unique is the fact that the Lalafells, meaning the players who play these cute, short characters, literally plunge into the abyss at light speed.

You have to experience this scene with your own eyes to understand why it is so celebrated by the players. Check out the Reddit post to experience the scene yourself:

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How do players react to the scene? One player points out in the Reddit post that we shouldn’t be too surprised by the unexpected speed of the Lalafells.

In the original character description in the game, it says according to S-r-ex: The short, stocky build of the Lalafell belies their incredible agility, and their seemingly weak legs can carry them over great distances on any terrain.

The player theSpartan012 adds: Lalafells not only sprint as fast as longer-legged races such as Elezen or Viera, but they can also jump just as high.

Other players also share their enthusiasm about this funny scene and celebrate the Lalafells to the fullest:

  • AffectionateRole6208 comments: Whenever I see a Lalafell running with all its might and a determined look, I can’t help but laugh. Feet, don’t fail me now!
  • Nitsudr adds: I am also a Lala, I laughed so much.
  • octorangutan appreciates the little folk and writes: I am so glad that Lalafell are part of this game.
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It is refreshing to see how a humorous moment unites players in the world of Final Fantasy XIV and brings a lot of joy. There’s always room for a good laugh in Eorzea, especially when the little heroes are in the game.

Not only good laughs have a place in Eorzea, but also new classes. MeinMMO author Jasmin Beverungen thinks that finally the beastmaster is coming:

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Starfield: Player donates money, causing a dispute with his companion that is “very real”.

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In Starfield, you not only have the opportunity to take various companions on your journey – you can also enter into romantic relationships, but you may get into conflicts if your companion disagrees with your decisions.

In space, it can be quite lonely. But luckily in Starfield, you can recruit a few companions to accompany you on your adventure. Many of them even have a backstory that you will learn more about during gameplay.

This includes Andreja, a member of Constellation. You can find her during the quest “Into the Unknown.” A player has entered into a romance with Andreja in Starfield and reports on Reddit about an argument with her that was “just way too real.”

The skills also influence your social competencies in Starfield:

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Starfield: 5 useful skills that you should definitely unlock at the start

A Donation Leads to a Marriage Crisis

What was that argument about? On Reddit, the user “_sharkweek” reported on October 4 about a situation he experienced with his Starfield wife Andreja. She reprimanded him for donating 500 credits (in-game currency) to an NPC.

That was for him “the most realistic thing that ever happened to [him] in a video game.”

He writes:

I missed this mission at the beginning, and now that I’m swimming in money in space, I thought I would help the poor guy.

The camera switched to Andreja, who said: “Why don’t we just throw away all our credits?” Then she crossed her arms and rolled her eyes.

_sharkweek via Reddit

The post currently has about 6,200 upvotes and over 750 comments. Users describe similar situations they have experienced with their companions in Starfield.

This is what other players say: One user writes that you can fund a scholarship for a person in Starfield. However, he had Sarah with him, so he wasn’t sure how Andreja would react to this sum. “I thought about that too. I think it was about 20,000 [credits]. Andreja might stab us, replies “sicone54” to that.

Others say that Andreja surprisingly reacted positively to funding the scholarship, as she “supports help for the oppressed.” Several users note that Andreja occasionally slips credits to them.

One user adds: “I had Sam with me, and he also contributed money.” The user dutchcoffee96 mentions that Barret even doubles the 500 credits donation that _sharkweek describes in his post, if he follows as an active companion.

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Another user couldn’t decide at all when choosing a partner. He writes: “Andreja gives me money, but Barrett gives me food. It’s hard to pick a favorite, so I married Andreja.”

However, you shouldn’t wait too long with your partner choice in Starfield, because: If you sleep with a companion, you receive a strong buff:

You should have sex in Starfield every 20 minutes, or you’ll miss out on a big buff

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player finds secret message to Astarion concerning his love life

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A player in Baldur’s Gate 3 has found secret instructions from Larian Studios that concern Astarion’s passion in his love life. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has taken the gaming world by storm and has taken fans on an epic adventure journey. But behind the scenes, there is much more to discover than you think – especially when it comes to Astarion’s fiery romances.

An intimate scene in the vision of Baldur’s Gate even caused a ban:

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Neil Newbon played Astarion in the love scenes probably too hot

What was discovered? A Reddit user who goes by the name Team_Purple recently discovered the secrets of Larian Studios’ prompts for their voice actors (data mining). It’s all about Astarion, the charming elf.

Apparently, the development team wanted to ensure that things in Astarion’s romantic scenes didn’t get too hot.

How did they do that? By confronting the voice actor Neil Newbon with the instruction to emphasize his words a little hot (ONLY A LITTLE, NEIL).

Here you can see the Reddit post from Team_Purple:

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Anyone who has embarked on a romance with Astarion is likely to have noticed that he radiates more than just a hint of passion.

This note certainly brings a smile to the face. Obviously, Newbon had mastered the art of sensual speaking a bit too well, and Larian Studios had to humorously intervene to ensure things didn’t get out of control.

Astarion has undoubtedly become a fan favorite, and much of this is due to Neil Newbon’s outstanding performance. Newbon has brought Astarion to life with a mix of passion and humor, as also is made clear in his secret scene.

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Overall, the combination of Astarion’s character depth and Neil Newbon’s talent has made romances with the charming elf an unforgettable part of the Baldur’s Gate 3 experience that continues to bring smiles to players.

Did you know that your companions actually don’t like you as much as you thought? You need to be strong now: Your companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 actually don’t like you as much as you thought

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Players of Diablo 4 are optimistic after the announcement: Season 2 “looks promising”

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

On October 17, Season 2 of Diablo 4 starts and the community seems cautiously optimistic about the upcoming changes. They say: The game is moving in a positive direction.

For Season 2, some improvements are planned in Diablo 4 that will affect the endgame, leveling, and the inventory system. Players on Reddit are currently cautiously optimistic – many are hopeful and looking forward to the new content.

Season 2 of Diablo 4 starts on October 17:

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“The game could come out of beta”

In a post on Reddit, the user “IndependentGlum8316” writes on October 4 that the developers’ livestream about the updates in Diablo 4 felt like one success after another.

He writes there:

It seems that they are reevaluating everything that makes the current Diablo 4 bad and trying to improve it. Whether they succeed, we will have to wait and see. Can they mess it up? Absolutely. But so far, it looks very promising.

So yes, call me naive, call me stupid […]. But I’m really excited. The game could really come out of beta, guys.

IndependentGlum8316 via Reddit

This is what the community says: The thread currently has around 1,000 comments, some players agree with IndependentGlum8316 and share his optimism. One user writes: “I actually just came here to say the same thing, that the optimism is increasing.”

Also, -Kritias- agrees: “So many good things. A big step in the right direction.” Others also show optimism. One user writes: “The game doesn’t have much depth, but it is definitely a big step up from Season 1. It’s definitely moving in a positive direction.”

The user infinity_yogurt notes that the changes simplify faster leveling and therefore increase the chances of being able to play multiple characters in one season. However, it would be helpful if one could reset their Paragon points more easily (via Reddit).

Another user writes in the post “It looks good. They did well. I just wish there were more social features.” IndependentGlum8316 agrees, he wants to be able to do dungeons with random people.

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Changes such as the option to skip the entire campaign with the season character, leveling 40% faster, and increased monster density are just some of the most significant innovations that will come with the Season of Blood.

Additionally, it brings 22 new vampire powers for your characters:

Diablo 4: This is how the 22 vampire powers work in Season 2

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What do you play when you don’t feel well?

Mary Marx Mary Marx Reading time 2 minutes

We want to know from you: What do you play when you’re not feeling well? Which games give you a boost of happiness or help you when your mind isn’t your friend again? 

That games can help our mental health is no longer news. Video games can make us happy, distract us, or simply provide the relaxation and escape from everyday life that we need right now. They help us when we are not internally balanced.

Important Note: If you yourself are experiencing depression or self-destructive thoughts: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, from the German Depression Aid at 0800/33 44 533 or from free counseling centers

We empathize with video game characters, learn together with them, and overcome obstacles. They provide us with comfort or make us laugh; sometimes they grow so close to our hearts that we regard them as good friends.

What are your game recommendations?

But what exactly are these games that help in dark times? That’s exactly what we want to know from you. Please write in the comments which games help you when your heart is heavy.

Tell us which games you return to when life is harder and what feels good to you. Which games have helped you through difficult life stages? 

Which ones give you a warm feeling in your belly? Which games allow you to switch off and leave all the stress and your worries behind at least for a while?

Let us know in the comments. From your answers (or based on the volume of responses, a selection of them), we will soon create a recommendation article.

More info, interviews, and co. on Mental Health

We have already explored the topic of Mental Health and Gaming from various perspectives across all our three websites. Below we list some examples:

At GameStar Talk, Micha and Rae spoke with psychologist Jolina Bering about how (and how not) games influence our mental health and what popular misconceptions exist about mental illnesses.

At GamePro, the entire editorial team held a fantastic theme week about mental health last year. There you can read very personal texts from individual editorial members writing about their own depression and mental issues, find game recommendations that specifically deal with mental health, and learn how people with obsessive-compulsive disorders experience games.

Gaming still battles with prejudices and misunderstandings in some areas. MeinMMO spoke with Sandra Friedrichs. Friedrichs participated in the 2023 contest for Miss Germany, a competition to honor women not as beauty icons but as role models.

She wants to bring gaming more into focus and connect it with the topic of mental health. In the interview, she discusses how gaming has helped her process issues like eating disorders and bullying. 

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Now it’s your turn!

As mentioned above in the text, we are now looking for your game recommendations. What do you play when you’re not feeling well? Which games have helped you through difficult times and which games evoke feelings of happiness and satisfaction in you?  Please write in the comments. We look forward to your responses! 

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Steam hit should have a werewolf bard as a companion – what happened to him?

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

Players have discovered an unfinished companion in the data of Baldur’s Gate 3: A halfling bard who was also supposed to be a werewolf. Now players hope that she will be added later.

Who is the found character? It is a woman named Helia. She is a halfling, one of the two small playable races along with gnomes. Her class is bard.

The special thing about her is that she was supposed to have been a werewolf. Werewolves are people who (usually) transform into a kind of wolf hybrid during a full moon. Most of them lose control during this transformation. In some interpretations, however, they can also transform at will and keep a cool head.

How did the players find her? Helia was discovered through data mining. Players scanned the data sets of Baldur’s Gate 3 and stumbled upon information about her.

This suggests that Larian Studios originally wanted to have the character in the game. For reasons not yet known, she was removed. However, some information about her is still contained in the game data, which is why she could be found.

Bard Volo can be recruited for your camp, but unfortunately stays there and cannot accompany you on your adventures.

Why do players want her in the game? For a while now, the community has been discussing how the selection of recruitable companions could have been designed more diversely. The origin companions like Astarion, Shadowheart, and Lae’zel offer balanced group options, but some classes are still missing.

For example, with Volo, you can recruit a bard to your camp, but cannot take him into battles. Bards are really good support casters that provide advantages to their group with bardic inspiration. Paladins, rangers, monks, and wizards are also still missing.

Of course, players can make up for this with their own original character like a standard Tav or ‘Dark Desire’, but for a completely free choice of classes, suitable companions would be more helpful.

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Additionally, all recruitable companions are members of “large races”. That is, elves, humans, half-elves, tieflings, and githyanki. With Helia as a halfling, at least one of the two smaller races would be represented.

Everything about the selectable classes and races in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be read in our overview:
Baldur’s Gate 3: All 12 classes and 11 races in overview – Which one suits you?

Moreover, players see great potential in the interactions of a werewolf with the world: vampire Astarion and she could be an exciting pair. The druids in the Emerald Grove, on the other hand, could become their first mentors.

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What are the chances of later implementation? Larian Studios listens to the players. They have repeatedly proven this. On the one hand, they took the feedback from Early Access to heart, and on the other hand, they are still implementing community feedback now:

After players complained about useless multiplayer characters “hanging around” in the group, Larian implemented a solution for this. With Patch 3, they introduced a magical mirror that allows players to adjust the appearance of their characters.

Recently, they released hotfix #8, in which they “shaved” a cat at the strong request of the players:
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Halsin was implemented in the game due to positive community feedback.

However, implementing companions retroactively could prove to be more complex. Due to positive community feedback, druid Halsin and dark elf Minthara became recruitable companions. Unfortunately, at least Minthara’s interactions are still bugged and Larian is working hard to fix them.

What do you think: Do you want more possible group members who can fight with you? Or would you prefer to first experience the existing companions as bug-free as possible? Let us know in the comments!

More Baldur’s Gate 3: Baldur’s Gate 3: Player asks “Who is Baldur and why does he have a gate?”

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Diablo 4: This is how the 22 vampire powers work in Season 2

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

Season 2 for Diablo 4 starts on October 17 and brings a lot of groundbreaking changes. The season is all about vampires and introduces 22 new vampire powers for your character, which we present to you here.

What are vampire powers? The 22 vampire powers are the Season 2 equivalent of the 32 malevolent hearts from Season 1. They are not class-specific and change how the class you are playing functions. This results in even more possibilities for new class builds.

Here you can watch the trailer for Season 2:

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

Unlocking the vampire powers: Resources and requirements

How do I unlock the vampire powers? To obtain your vampire powers, you simply need to defeat boss enemies. They will then drop the new resource “Potent Blood”. You use this in the character menu to unlock random vampire abilities.

You can unlock more abilities by pursuing the new seasonal questline and participating in the new event zone “Blood Harvest”.

What are the requirements? To use the unlocked abilities, your character must wear what is called “Pact Armor”: Pact Armor. This comes with three different pacts to choose from.

  • Ferocity
  • Divinity
  • Eternity

For your abilities, you must always have certain levels of a specific pact equipped or activated. To ensure you have the correct levels, you can use so-called “Standalone Pacts” and “Cleansing Acids”. This allows you to remove and add specific pacts from your armor.

The vampire abilities are part of Blizzard’s promise for a better gaming experience:
Blizzard drastically changes Diablo 4 with Season 2 – These are their biggest promises for a better gaming experience

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The vampire powers at a glance

In total, you can unlock 22 abilities. These are divided into “Minor Vampiric Powers” and “Major Vampiric Powers”.

The “Minor Vampiric Powers” – they require one to three pacts:

  • Anticipation – 1 Divinity
  • Coven’s Fangs – 2 Divinity
  • Domination – 1 Ferocity
  • Feed the Coven – 1 Eternity
  • Hectic – 3 Divinity
  • Hemomancy – 3 Eternity
  • Infection – 1 Ferocity
  • Jagged Spikes – 1 Ferocity, 1 Divinity
  • Prey on the Weak – 2 Ferocity
  • Rampart – 1 Divinity, 1 Eternity
  • Ravenous – 3 Ferocity
  • Resilience – 2 Eternity
  • Sanguine Brace – 1 Divinity, 1 Eternity
  • Terror – 1 Ferocity, 1 Divinity, 1 Eternity
  • Undying – 1 Eternity

The “Major Vampiric Powers” – they require six pacts:

  • Accursed Touch – 6 Divinity
  • Bathe in Blood – 3 Divinity, 3 Eternity
  • Blood Boil – 6 Eternity
  • Call Familiar – 3 Ferocity, 3 Divinity
  • Flowing Veins – 2 Ferocity, 2 Divinity, 2 Eternity
  • Metamorphosis – 2 Ferocity, 2 Divinity, 2 Eternity
  • Moonrise – 6 Ferocity

If you still don’t know what you should do before the start of Season 2 on October 17, our checklist will help you:
Diablo 4: 3 things you should do before Season 2 starts

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When you pause Jurassic Park at the right place, you discover a hidden reference

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Steven Spielberg is known to almost everyone. In 2022, he brought The Fabelmans to the big screen, but above all, classics like Indiana Jones, E.T., and Jurassic Park propelled his films into pop culture. There is a reference to another Spielberg classic hidden in a scene of Jurassic Park.

Steven Spielberg often hides Easter eggs in his films. For example, a Yoda costume is hidden in the movie E.T. But in our Easter egg, it’s about Jurassic Park and how you can discover another Spielberg film there.

If you pause at the right moment, you will see another film featuring a top predator on a screen.

Spielberg is not only a director but also a big movie fan. You can catch him gushing:

Steven Spielberg gushed about the cinema visit of a famous sci-fi movie

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War of the Worlds – German trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi film

You just need to pause at the right moment

To find the right moment, you need to wait until Alan Grant and the other characters have started their first tour of the park. After that, the scene in the control center begins, where John Hammond discusses errors with his employees.

During this, he argues with Dennis Nedry, played by Wayne Knight. It is exactly in this scene that we find the Easter egg. You can see how Dennis Nedry is not taking his job very seriously. He shakes off the problems, and it seems he is playing chess on a screen instead of doing his job.

If you pause correctly here, you see what he is doing on a screen. He is watching Jaws by Steven Spielberg. However, you have to look very closely. If you watch the movie on Netflix, this moment occurs around 00:43:50.

You can see the moment in the film here:

Jurassic Park Easter Egg Jaws
On the monitor, you can see a scene from “Jaws.”
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Where can you watch the movies? Except for the latest installment Jurassic World: A New Age, you can watch the dino film series on Netflix. There are also children’s series in the universe. Do you know similarly hidden Easter eggs? Then let us know in the comments.

Not only does Jurassic Park pay tribute to the cult shark film. Another sci-fi series did the same while also poking fun at Hollywood and their strategies:

A sci-fi classic made fun of Hollywood of today back in 1989

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Pokémon GO: Trainer proves in a brilliantly silly way how arbitrary routes work

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

Routes are a new feature in Pokémon GO, which is already causing some stir. Many trainers do not understand exactly why their routes are rejected or have to wait a long time for responses. However, a player on Reddit has shown how easily the system can be circumvented.

What are routes? Routes are simply a relatively new feature of Pokémon GO. As players, you can propose and submit paths. Once these are confirmed by Niantic, all fans can play and follow them while earning rewards.

The concept works similarly to PokéStops. You must submit a route, describe and justify it, and then you will soon be notified whether your route made it into the game.

At least that’s the theory. In practice, however, it often does not work very well. Players complain that their routes are rejected for no reason or that they sometimes wait days or weeks for a response.

Why does it take so long? We asked Niantic ourselves why they take so long with the routes. The answer can be boiled down to the fact that they want high-quality routes in their game.

However, the fact that this cannot be 100% true is proven by a player on Reddit, who gets the probably dumbest route into the game in record time.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Hidden Gems’ in the trailer

7 times around the park

What kind of route is that? The player himself describes it as the probably dumbest route that exists in Pokémon GO. He found a small piece of park and then simply walked around in circles 7 times.

He then submitted this route, and not even 2 minutes later, Niantic confirmed it. So now it is an official task in the game to walk in circles 7 times. The creator found it so funny that he shares his absurd achievement on Reddit.

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What do the players say about it? Most users find the route both silly and annoying. Some just laugh, while others are upset that they have been waiting for a response from Niantic for over a month.

However, one player even provides an explanation for why the circle route was approved so quickly, as there might be an automation behind it, at least that’s what Reddit user Ivi-Tora suspects.

He points out that the creator stays within a green area throughout the entire route, does not enter residential areas, and does not cross streets. Therefore, the route might have entered an “automatically approve” cycle.

However, no one is really sure about that. Niantic has not revealed how the system works in detail so far.

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What do you think of the circle route? Have you submitted routes yourself? Are you surprised that something like this actually makes it into the game? Or do you perhaps have an explanation as to why the extraordinary Reddit route was approved so quickly? Or do you consider it pure arbitrariness? Feel free to write it to us in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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However, no one is really sure about that. Niantic has not revealed how the system works in detail so far.

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What do you think of the circle route? Have you submitted routes yourself? Are you surprised that something like this actually makes it into the game? Or do you perhaps have an explanation as to why the extraordinary Reddit route was approved so quickly? Or do you consider it pure arbitrariness? Feel free to write it to us in the comments here at MeinMMO.

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