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

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.

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:

The inventor of AI ChatGPT reveals which 34 jobs AI 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”

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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LoL: „GODS“ ft. NewJeans (Official Music Video) | World Cup Anthem 2023

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

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

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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  1. millenium.org

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

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

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.

Steam: The free vampire shooter, which actually ended in May, suddenly receives very good reviews four months later

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

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.

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:

The best shooter pros in the world play with the worst graphics – you should do that too

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

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.

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

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.

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:

5 horror movies for ages 6 and up that you can watch on Halloween with the whole family

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

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.

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

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.

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.

More about films on MeinMMO:

How a single film destroys blockbuster cinema

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5 new MMORPGs that have already been released on Steam in 2023 – Check out the trailers here

The year 2023 is almost over and has already brought you some new MMORPGs. We at MeinMMO will briefly introduce five of them here. Check out the trailers to possibly find the next game on Steam for the last months of the year.

What kind of MMORPGs are these? The games you find on this list have already been released in 2023 and are playable on Steam. Titles that are in Alpha or Beta have not been included in this list.

Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore

Genre: Indie RPG | Developer: Gellyberry Studios | Platform: PC/Steam Release Date: May 1, 2023 | Model: Free2Play

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Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore MMORPG Trailer

What to expect: Ethyrial is an RPG from an indie developer and lures you with a medieval setting, which you can now play for free. As seen in the trailer, you shouldn’t expect modern or realistic graphics, as everything is rather in a clunky style.

Otherwise, the trailer promises you everything one could wish for from an MMORPG. Battles, crafting, gathering materials, and exploring regions. Whether you can overlook the rather old-fashioned graphics and the mostly negative reactions is something you will have to decide for yourself.

Wayfinder

Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: Airship Syndicate | Platform: PC/Steam Release Date: August 17, 2023 | Model: Paid

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Wayfinder Launch Early Access Trailer

What to expect: Wayfinder is an action-adventure with RPG elements. As you can already see in the trailer, Wayfinder leads you into a colorful fantasy world full of magical and dark powers, fantastic creatures, and vibrant regions. This fantasy world mixes with more modern technology and weapons, with factories and bustling cities.

Wayfinder promises you an exciting online adventure with your friends and a vast world to explore.

Bless Global

Genre: Fantasy RPG | Developer: Tigon Mobile | Platform: PC/SteamRelease Date: March 1, 2023 | Model: Free2Play

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Bless Global – The Start!

What to expect: Bless Global is an RPG that throws you into a fantasy world. The setting of the game not only resembles a western-style medieval period but also many different places from the real world – including Venice and various desert areas.

The game is a reboot of Bless Online and is also available on smartphones. So, if you want to dive into the world of Bless titles through your smartphone, Bless Global might be just right for you.

Sojo

Genre: Action RPG | Developer: bagoDev LLC | Platform: PC/SteamRelease Date: August 18, 2023 | Model: Paid

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Sojo Trailer

What to expect: Sojo is an adventure RPG in an open world that you can explore online with other players. As the trailer shows, you can expect turn-based battles in a medieval-style world.

You can also expect platformer and puzzle elements in the current early access. Realistic graphics should not be your main criterion for a good game if you want to try Sojo. However, the game promises you plenty of opportunities and features to explore.

Verdict: Descent

Genre: Pixel art RPG | Developer: Godscape | Platform: PC/SteamRelease Date: September 30, 2023 | Model: Free2Play

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Verdict: Descent Launch Trailer

What to expect: Verdict: Descent is an RPG in a pixel graphic style and takes you, as seen in the trailer, to many different areas – from deserts to large cities or through old ruins.

The game promises you many adventures with your own character and the opportunity to explore the created world. Meet various characters who can either become your friends or whom you must confront in battle.

For those who enjoy charming pixel graphics, Verdict: Descent could definitely be worth a look.

The 25 best survival games 2023 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox

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The biggest YouTuber in the world continues to grow in 2023 with a brilliant idea: But it wasn’t even his idea

The YouTuber James “MrBeast” Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world, but the 25-year-old has found a way to grow even further in 2023: His channel has been on the rise since December 2022. He has even broken the barrier of 2 billion views per month. The crucial step was translating his videos into 12 languages.

What is the trick?

  • In July 2021, MrBeast started opening new YouTube channels where he translated the content of his English-speaking main channel into other languages. For this, he founded a company.
  • However, in December 2022 he stopped doing that and decided to offer multilingual tracks on his YouTube channel: The translations are now included in the original video.
  • The supported languages include: Arabic, Bengali, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese (via mrbeast.fandom).

His YouTube career hasn’t been as strong as MrBeast’s:

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17-year-old is banned from Fortnite, cries in front of 20 million people, uses it for his YouTube career

From 300 million views per month to 2 billion

What are the effects? With the old system, MrBeast was already huge: He consistently reached views in the range of 300 to 600 million per month. For any other YouTuber, that would already be gigantic.

Since switching to the new model, his channel has entered entirely new realms:

He now has at least 940 million viewers per month; in the peak month of September, there were even 2 billion views.

He has also grown significantly in subscriptions and now stands at 193 million.

mrbeast
Source: Socialblade.

MrBeast has turned adversity into an opportunity

How is this being discussed? On reddit, there is discussion about the huge increase at MrBeast:

  • One person says he is amazed that the channel continues to grow. He thought the peak of the channel was reached in 2022 – after all, at the end of 2021, his Squid Game video was considered legendary.
  • A second user gushingly says: It was simply a brilliant decision by MrBeast to translate the channel into different languages.
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  • A third user says: MrBeast is forced to do so. If he doesn’t offer translations, people would simply steal his content and translate it themselves. That’s a huge audience that he would be missing out on.

YouTube has used MrBeast as a test subject

This is what YouTube itself says about it: In a blog post, YouTube even used MrBeast as an example of why this change was made. They had already asked him and a small number of creators in 2022 to test the new feature, and he translated his videos into 11 languages (via blog.youtube).

They found that creators could increase their reach by 15% with this. In February 2023, the feature was then opened up for more users.

However, MrBeast doesn’t seem to have increased his views by just 15%, but rather by around 300% – and this was apparently not even MrBeast’s brilliant idea, but YouTube’s.

More about MrBeast:

“He has ruined YouTube”: Gaming YouTuber sharply criticizes MrBeast in a 43-second clip

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EA FC 24: 5 affordable strikers that are still really good

Are you just starting with Ultimate Team in EA FC 24, your budget is not that big and you still want strong strikers who can score a lot of goals for you? Then you are in the right place. We present to you 5 extremely cheap striker cards that are guaranteed to score many goals.

Strong striker cards in FC 24 don’t have to be super expensive to score goals. And this is especially true for the currently very early stage in Ultimate Team, where high-end strikers cost a fortune.

What kind of cards do you see here? We show you 5 striker cards that you can get for only a few coins for your team and that can help you get the ball into the net. We don’t set a maximum price for the selection, but all cards are affordable and won’t make you poor.

Furthermore, each of the displayed cards can be played in the ST position.

Beto

This is why Beto is so strong: With Beto, you get a strong striker who is excellently suited as the first striker for your team. He has great shot stats when you apply the Marksman chemistry style and has decent physicality.

The special thing, however, is the speed. Due to his size and speed, he receives the running style “Lengthy” in FC 24, which can make him quite dangerous. Especially in combination with the Rapid PlayStyle that he also possesses.

If you are just starting in FC 24 and looking for a striker, you can check him out for 700 coins and try him out.

Kundananji

This is why Kundananji is so strong: The card of Kundananji currently fits perfectly to the meta of EA FC 24 and has a lot to offer. It is lightning fast, has strong dribbling values, and can hardly be separated from the ball due to its impressive physicality.

Strong are also the shot stats, which become grandiose in combination with the 5 stars on the weak foot and a Finisher chemistry style. Additionally, it has 4 star skill moves, which also can’t hurt.

With Kundananji, you get a well-rounded package for currently only 7,500 coins.

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EA FC 24: How the new dribbling mechanics work

Jule Brand

This is why Brand is so strong: With Jule Brand, we present to you a striker who is especially good in the EVO variant. So, if you are still looking for a card for the Founders-Evolution, Jule Brand is perfectly suited.

Because once you are done with the evolution, you will receive a forward who thanks to 5-star weak foot can shoot with both feet, is incredibly fast and very dribble-strong. And don’t be misled by the shot values, which look somewhat weak at first glance with their 76.

When you look at these values in detail and apply the Finisher chemistry style, you will notice that especially the important shot values are really strong.

The price for a card from Jule Brand is currently at 700 coins.

Timo Werner

This is why Werner is so strong: We can highly recommend Timo Werner for the Founders-Evolution, if you haven’t already done so. But even his gold card has a lot to offer for starting in FC 24, which a good striker should have.

Werner offers incredible speed in his gold card and stable shot values, which can be further improved with the Finisher chemistry style. His dribbling is also strong, and especially his 4 stars on the weak foot promise great chances for goals.

Currently, you can get him for around 3,000 coins on the transfer market.

Ansu Fati

This is why Ansu Fati is so strong: To obtain the very strong Evo version of Fati, you must put down a proud 50,000 coins, which is quite expensive. However, Fati is worth it already in his normal gold version, which you can quickly and easily bring to a rating of 79 with the “Welcome to Evolutions” evolution.

But regardless of whether you do that or not: Even with the 78-rated Fati, you get a very fast, dribble-strong striker who can shine with the combination of 4-star skill moves and 4-star weak foot. If you then use the Finisher chemistry style, the shot values will be raised to a really strong level.

However, acquiring Ansu Fati is not that easy. Because exactly because the Spaniard is so strong and becomes a real monster with the Evolutions, he has currently disappeared from the transfer market.

However, he shouldn’t be difficult to pull due to his rating. Maybe he’s floating around in your club and you haven’t discovered his potential yet?

What do you think of the selection of cheap strikers for EA FC 24? Do you have any tips for us? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

If you want to know more about the evolutions in EA FC 24, we have some strong options for you:

You can find the 5 best options for evolutions here.

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Wrestler Randy Orton is said to have paid $1,000 for someone to level him up to Max Level in Elden Ring

The wrestler Randy Orton has been with WWE, the largest wrestling league, since 2001 and has made it to Superstar status over time: He has been a 14-time WWE Champion. In April 2022, he shared on Twitter how much he loves Elden Ring, probably the best and hardest game of the year. But it seems his love doesn’t go that far, as it has now been revealed.

Who is Randy Orton?

  • Orton is 1.96 m tall and weighs about 113 kilograms: He comes from a family of wrestlers; his father, grandfather, and uncle were professional wrestlers. His parents wanted to keep him away from life in the ring because there is never time for family, but that didn’t work.
  • In 2001, he made his debut in WWE, which was still called WWF at the time, and worked in so-called house shows that are not broadcast on television.
  • His career took off in 2004 when he defeated Chris Benoit and became the youngest WWE Champion at 24 years old. Nowadays, Orton is a veteran in the business: In 2021, he broke Kane’s record: He has fought the most prestigious “Pay-Per-View” matches in WWE history.

This game seems to have really captivated Randy Orton:

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Elden Ring Trailer

Orton raved in 2022 about Elden Ring and how he kills demigods

What was known about his gaming passion: In April 2022, Orton posted on Twitter that he was currently playing Elden Ring and celebrating himself. He just took a quick bathroom break and checked Twitter during that time. Now he returns, kills demigods, and absorbs their runes.

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Orton faces gamer honor loss: He is said to have boosted

This has now come to light: In a podcast, two wrestlers, Mansoor Al-Shehail and Brennen Williams, told a story about Randy Orton: He came up to them during a TV recording and said that they must love video games so much.

He is really into Elden Ring, but he won’t deal with the “bullshit” of leveling up. He gave someone $1,000 to get him “Infinity Runes” and that way he just leveled up to max level.

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Orton is said to have said that he loves Elden Ring, but it is too hard for him. And instead of struggling through the “shit,” he just paid $1,000.

The two reenacted the conversation and uploaded it to TikTok. They find it quite amusing how indifferent Orton is about the $1,000.

Is it okay to do something like that? What Orton does is called “boosting” or “power leveling”: This is generally frowned upon among gamers because it involves “spending money to not play.”

It is something that occurs in MMORPGs, where raid guilds drag people through difficult content without such a guild and funnel items to them that they otherwise wouldn’t get. From the in-game currency that the raiders receive, they finance their raids – although there are also cases where real money changes hands.

It resembles the practice of “buying” characters online. In most games such behavior is actually forbidden and is chuckled at by players. It is also a nuisance when the supposedly strong teammate turns out to be a beginner who has paid for his progress with money instead of time.

“Did you buy your character on eBay?” means so much as: “How could you have gotten so far in the game and achieved so much if you play so badly?”

More about famous wrestlers on MeinMMO:

WWE star Undertaker meets Twitch streamer DrDisrespect, goes for his throat

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If you watch only one anime this season, it must be this one

Of all anime this season, one stands out particularly. If you only have time for one single anime, it should be Frieren.

In recent years, anime fans have really had it good – or so one might think. More series are being released than ever before. No matter what genres you like, there is probably something for everyone. However, with so many productions, there is also a lot of “trash” that you can safely skip.

Anyone trying to keep up with all the series is simply overwhelmed. The selection is too vast, and the number of bad series is simply increasing. Therefore, we want to recommend a series to you that promises to be a true hit right after the first episodes:

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – The next mandatory anime

What is Frieren about? Frieren tells the story of a fantasy world that at first glance seems a bit clichéd. However, instead of witnessing the great journey of heroes, this adventure is already completed.

For 10 years, the group consisting of the elf mage Frieren, the human priest Heiter, the human hero Himmel, and the dwarf Eisen traveled together. The demon king was defeated, and the kingdom is now facing a time of peace.

After saving the land, Frieren sets out on a journey to pursue her hobby. She collects spells from all over the world.

After 50 years, Frieren returns and realizes that her human companions are already on the brink of death – age has simply caught up with them. Too late, she understands that she has not used the time to truly get to know her companions.

The priest Heiter is still alive and has taken in a small war orphan – but his time is also nearly up. Frieren decides to take the human girl as her student and to repeat the journey she once undertook with her companions in order to perhaps learn more.

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The original hero group of Frieren – in their younger years.

What makes Frieren so special? Already in the first episodes, it becomes clear that Frieren will be a sad and emotional story, where time and the mortality of humans are a constant theme.

This theme is also made clear because Frieren’s student grows ever more with the passage of time and has a completely different view of the flow of time as a human. While the nearly timeless Frieren might want to search for a special flower that may not even exist for a few years, for her student, these are important months that she will never get back.

By the way, the opening is again by YAOSOBI, who already impressed with “Oshi no Ko”:

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Those who are a little “close to the water” will have to shed some tears in almost every episode. Because as beautiful as a life lasting for millennia sounds – the pain of loss and the regret of not having engaged enough with those who do not have so much time, sit deep every time.

Where can you watch Frieren? If you are interested in the series, you can watch it on the streaming provider Crunchyroll in Germany.

One of the advantages of Frieren is that the series started with a “2-hour special” in which the first four episodes were shown directly. So, you can directly indulge in a really large piece of the story and then stay on track each week to follow the plot further.

Have you already checked out Frieren? How do you like the story?

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Twitch streamer complains that the new monsters in Diablo 4 are not new at all

On October 17, the “Season of Blood” starts in Diablo 4 and brings new monsters into the game. The developers presented them in their stream, and Twitch streamer Asmongold expresses his criticism of it.

Also, the streamer Asmongold, who was awarded as the best MMORPG streamer on Twitch in 2022, has dealt with the contents of the “Season of Blood.”

On his Twitch channel, he watched the developers’ stream of Diablo 4 together with his viewers on October 4 and said: The monster mobs are cool, but they are not new.

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

The “new monsters” look quite familiar to Asmongold

This is what Asmongold says about the new monsters: The developers say in the livestream that they will “add a bunch of new monsters” in Season 2. Asmongold reacts visibly excited and says: “Let me see.”

He seems briefly confused, then laughs before covering his face with both hands as if he cannot believe it himself. In the livestream, monsters are shown that resemble the revenants, mages, skeleton warriors, and bats that already exist in Diablo 4.

Wait, but… guys, that’s a revenant.
Wait, aren’t those the mages?

The mobs are cool, but they are not new, they are just reskins.

Here you can see his reaction on the YouTube channel “Asmongold Clips,” which was uploaded on October 4:

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“They have all the mobs painted red”

As early as August, he expressed his criticism of the appearance of the “new monsters” when he saw an announcement. There he said: You can’t just repaint the same NPCs in the game.

This is what the community says: Currently, there are over 1,300 comments under the YouTube video. Here are a few voices on the monsters in the second season of Diablo 4:

  • The comment with the most likes comes from Eyestudio11: “Wow, they painted the skeletons red and painted blood over the revenants, that’s real dedication that we expect from Blizzard, right?”
  • carronline1 writes: “Damn, they learned how to use the paint bucket tool and painted all the mobs red.”
  • DaShikuXI thinks: “Reskinned mobs in connection with something like a vampire curse are fine, but that should of course be complemented with a good amount of new mobs.”
  • ManuelRiccobono writes: “The worst part is that they sell them as new while they could just say: ‘We decided to make all monsters look similar so that people immediately know what their attack pattern is’.”

What do you think about the monsters? Would you prefer completely new mobs, or are you satisfied with the vampire form of the mobs? Feel free to leave us a comment here on MeinMMO.

In less than two weeks, the new season starts, so you still have a few days to finish everything you want to complete in Season 1. We’ll give you tips on what you should definitely do before it starts:

Diablo 4: 3 things you should do before Season 2 starts

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The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV randomly transforms players into Super Saiyan now

Players in Final Fantasy XIV randomly mutate into Super Saiyan and cause chaos. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.

Currently, it seems like everyone in Eorzea is becoming a Super Saiyan – or at least something similar. The latest patch 6.5 for FFXIV has not only brought new quests and dungeons, but also some bugs have crept in.

Players are receiving completely random and surprising buffs and abilities that put them in a true power rush. As if they suddenly became superheroes overnight.

Here you can take a look at the upcoming expansion Dawntrail:

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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail – Trailer for the new expansion

Uncontrollable buffs cause chaos in Eorzea

What kind of bugs are these? All these curious events began with the introduction of the latest patch Growing Light. This patch not only brought new story quests but also a fresh dungeon, a challenging raid, and the final alliance raid of the Endwalker expansion into the game.

Players were surprised to find that they suddenly received buffs and abilities that didn’t match their respective jobs at all. These buffs are so absurd that they completely turn the gameplay experience in Final Fantasy XIV upside down. A Ninja and a Dark Knight suddenly received the Dual-Cast from the Red Mage, which is only meant for the Red Mage.

But that’s not all. A White Mage, Warrior, and Dark Knight suddenly received the Formless-Fist-Buff from the Monk. Similarly unexpectedly, a Summoner, Sage, and Samurai received the Bard ability Blast Arrow, which is normally only available to the Bard. Mind you, there were neither a Red Mage nor a Monk or a Bard present in the group.

The list is even longer. Here you can see the screenshot that DeathofTheHeavens posted on Reddit:

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It seems as if the jobs in Eorzea have temporarily forgotten their identities and are wildly mixing abilities.

In another Reddit thread, players report many other bugs concerning buffs and abilities. Dancers or Black Mages are currently experiencing a real surprise. The abilities, which are normally only active for a short time and grant them power, suddenly last throughout the entire fight.

In one fight, a dancer even manages to perform Technical Step an incredible 248 times. The ability actually has a cooldown of two minutes. Apparently, these uncontrollable buffs and abilities have truly exceeded all limits.

The curious buffs in Final Fantasy XIV have put players in Eorzea into a true power frenzy. The question remains how long this surprising Super Saiyan status will last in Eorzea. Presumably, Square Enix will fix the bugs soon.

More about FFXIV: Player creates life-sized bronze statue of his character: ‘It cost me 450 hours’

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Overwatch 2 entices in Season 7 with new skins, one particularly excites fans – “Finally, after so many years”

On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the seventh season of Overwatch 2 will launch. In a trailer, you can already get a taste of the crossover with Diablo IV, which seems to define this season. Find out here which skin fans are particularly excited about.

What to expect in Season 7? In the new season Rise of Darkness of Overwatch 2, you can look forward to 17 new Halloween skins, as seen in the trailer. In addition, you will get a new game mode, a new map, a brand new battle pass, spooky rewards, and much more.

You will also receive updated models of Sombra and Roadhog.

We have embedded the trailer for you here:

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Overwatch 2 Season 7 Trailer

The map that you can expect in Season 7 can be recognized in the trailer as a new, creepy version of the Blizzard World Map. Additionally, you will receive a changed version of the game mode from the Overwatch Halloween PvE Event – Junkenstein’s Revenge. This new game mode seems to take place in the Tristram Cathedral.

Moira impresses with her new, nasty look

What excites? What stands out in the comments (via YouTube) under the trailer for fans is a very specific new skin. It doesn’t even refer to the mystical skin Onryō Hanzo, but rather a new look for the popular character Moira. Her new appearance strongly resembles Diablo IV antagonist Lilith.

Many fans especially celebrate this skin. Not only because they are excited about the merging of the two franchises. Above all, they are thrilled that Moira has finally received a really good skin:

  • TheLittle93 writes: Finally, after so many years. A really good Moira skin.
  • rcort9716 writes: Should Moira’s new skin look like Lilith? If so, that’s so crazy.
  • Revenge_Slayer writes: I love this idea and am surprised why they didn’t have a Diablo crossover sooner.

What do you think of the new skins and the crossover with Diablo? Are you excited for the Halloween event or could you rather do without it? Feel free to discuss.

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A strong but underrated shooter from 2022 is currently free for many on PC

In Ghostwire Tokyo, you fight against vengeful spirits that threaten a dark version of Tokyo. Fitting for the Halloween month, you can currently get the action shooter for free on PC if you use Amazon Prime.

What kind of game is this? Ghostwire Tokyo is an action-adventure with shooter elements, published by Bethesda in March 2022. The single-player title was developed by Tango Studios, known for The Evil Within.

The setting of the game is a dark yet beautiful version of Tokyo. It includes not only modern urban landscapes but also a surreal underworld and traditional temples – all inviting exploration, if it weren’t for the mysterious fog.

User reviews for Ghostwire Tokyo are 82% “very positive” on Steam. The game also has a metascore of 75/100.

You can currently secure the shooter for free on Epic Games – provided you use Amazon Prime.

You can find a detailed review of Ghostwire Tokyo from our colleagues at GameStar.

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Action-Shooter Ghostwire Tokyo in the trailer

Free on Prime Gaming for Epic Games

Here’s how to get Ghostwire Tokyo for free: On Amazon Prime Gaming, you can currently get the full version of the action-packed shooter for free if you link your Epic Games account with your Prime account. So you will need a membership with Amazon Prime.

The offer is only available for PC via Epic Games and can be redeemed until November 2, 2023. After linking your accounts and picking up Ghostwire Tokyo on Amazon Prime Gaming, you will find it in your library in the Epic Games Launcher and can download it.

Each account can redeem the offer only once. According to Prime Gaming, the game will still remain in your library even if you cancel your membership.

You fight with your hands and use paranormal powers

This is what Ghostwire Tokyo is about: Tokyo is haunted by supernatural forces after the inhabitants vanished due to the actions of a dangerous occultist. In this ominous environment, you won’t encounter any humans, just cats, dogs, a threatening fog, and various yokai – ghostly beings that want to get you.

In the fight against the spirits, your paranormal abilities help you, which you can develop in the game. Instead of using typical weapons, you shoot with your hands in this shooter and harness the three elements of water, wind, and fire.

If you’re in the mood for more dark games but tend to play multiplayer, we have here the 6 best horror games:

The 6 best horror multiplayer games for PC, PS5, and Xbox 2023

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player discovers how to recruit Minthara without mods and without giving up all the nice people

In Baldur’s Gate 3 a player has discovered how you can recruit the Drow Minthara the good way without mods. MeinMMO reveals how you can do it.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, the player community recently revealed a really quirky method to recruit Minthara the good way – and without relying on mods.

It is a discovery that shows how creative and experimental players can be when it comes to pushing the boundaries of an RPG.

Caution Spoiler: The article contains spoilers about the story up to Act 2 and about the companion Minthara.

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The Curious Path: Recruiting Minthara the Good Way

What kind of method is this? This method is not only fascinating but also quite quirky and comes with some bugs, as it is an exploit. The original post comes from a user named Pao (via forum.gamer). Normally you can only recruit Minthara in the good way with mods, without having to forego the tieflings.

But here are the steps to recruit Minthara the good way, shared by ZookeepergameDeep260 on Reddit:

Step 1: Take down Minthara in Act 1 with unarmed attacks

  • Start by directly attacking Minthara in Act 1 to temporarily turn her hostile.
  • After you have knocked Minthara unconscious with unarmed attacks, take care of the other two goblin leaders in Act 1. Always remember to save before continuing.
  • Then return to Halsin’s Mission 3 Kill Goblin Leaders before you take a long rest.
  • After the rest, Minthara will appear in her original spot in the goblin camp, but at this point, you won’t be able to interact with her – that will change later.

Step 2: Prepare for Act 2

  • Go to the Towers of Dawn in Act 2 and don’t forget to activate the way point there.
  • Reach level 7 and learn the spells Transformation and Animal Control. But make sure to distribute these two spells on two different characters, as they both require concentration. For example, Transformation with the mage and Animal Control on druid.
To recruit Minthara the good way, you need to turn her into a sheep.

Step 3: Transform Minthara into a sheep

  • Return to the goblin camp in Act 1 and switch to round-based mode to better control the situation.
  • Cast the spell Transformation on Minthara to turn her into a sheep. Yes, really, a sheep.
  • Then use the spell Animal Control to make Minthara-sheep a loyal companion. Saving and loading is your friend here.

Step 4: Transport Minthara-sheep to the Towers of Dawn

  • Click on the icon of Minthara-sheep and teleport to the Towers of Dawn.
  • Drink a Potion of Hill Giant Strength to increase your strength. Because who wouldn’t want to carry a sheep? Make sure to maintain the combination of Transformation and Animal Control.
  • Use the ability Improvised Melee Weapon to carefully bring Minthara as a sheep to Ketheric Thorm. Use right-click to gently set her down. Because if you throw her, she might get angry and attack you.
  • If Minthara-sheep breaks free and tries to flee, you have two options: Either reload the game or attack her and then retreat from the fight. Invisibility potions can help you retreat from the fight.
  • Important to note: Also remember that the guards in the Towers of Dawn will attack Minthara as soon as they see her as Drow. So keep your distance from the guards when she is no longer a sheep.

Step 5: The Trial

  • Once you have successfully brought Minthara as a sheep into Ketheric’s room, the so-called trial begins. She will be sentenced by Ketheric and receive the same death sentence as she would otherwise get if you attacked the druid grove with her.
  • The only difference is that she remains in her sheep form throughout the entire scene.

Step 6: Split your party

  • Split your party into two teams. One team should go into the underground prison and prepare to rescue Minthara.

Step 7: The rescue of Minthara-sheep

  • Once Minthara-sheep is incapacitated and the goblins are condemned, Minthara-sheep will be teleported into the prison room along with two gnomes.
  • Therefore, switch to the group that is ready underground and make sure you engage Minthara-sheep (or Minthara if the magical effect has worn off) in a fight to ensure she doesn’t flee.
  • Then you can withdraw again as before.
  • Make sure that Minthara is in this room to trigger the story scene.

Step 8: Free Minthara from her Curse

  • When Minthara is safe in the room and everything is prepared, talk to the gnomes to begin the mental therapy.
  • After that, you can warmly welcome Minthara-sheep into your party. She is now your ally.

In his Reddit post, he also mentioned a video guide on YouTube, which you can check out to better understand the steps mentioned.

This method is an exploit. It is an elaborate method to recruit Minthara without having to forgo the tieflings. Of course, there are some bugs and strange moments. It is always astounding how players use their creativity to come up with such solutions in Baldur’s Gate 3.

More about Baldur’s Gate 3: 10 cool secrets in Baldur’s Gate 3 that you didn’t know yet

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Valve bans account with the highest Steam level and 1.4 million € in Counter-Strike 2: Pardoned him after 17 hours

A ban from Valve has sparked a discussion about the PC gaming platform Steam, as Valve has banned St4ck, the user with the highest Steam level in the world: 5001. This is a controversial person, suspected of having cheated other players. He acquired his high level in 2021 by spending huge amounts of money. Additionally, St4ck is a trader of skins in Counter-Strike 2, whose inventory is worth 1.4 million euros.

Which account is it about?

  • St4ck is an account with a Steam level of 5001 – he had long held 5000 until the German Twitch streamer OhnePixel made it a joke to ruin his “round number”.
  • St4ck made a name for himself in 2021 by spending $240,000 to buy level 5000 on Steam: this person is allegedly from Qatar and belongs to the royal family there (via win.gg). He increased his notoriety with giveaways.
  • Furthermore, St4ck is a well-known trader of skins in Counter-Strike 2, and his inventory was estimated to be worth around 1.38 million euros at the time of his ban.
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This was his ban: The player received a community ban at 12:20 AM on October 5. As a result, he could no longer trade items from his valuable inventory. We also reported on this ban on MeinMMO.

However, he was unbanned after just 17 hours on the same day.

Valve did not give a reason for the community ban.

Ban sparks Pay2Win discussion about Steam

What is the discussion? Some had assumed St4ck was banned due to accusations circulating against his account. It is said on YouTube that St4ck cheated other players while trading skins in CS:GO.

It is said that he did not pay for items received. The dispute amount is $30,000.

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Players who believe he was banned for cheating celebrated the ban. They now see the “unbanning” after just a few hours as evidence that Valve spares those players who bring them so much money.

The rapid unbanning would prove that Steam is “Pay2Win”.

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What do others say? On Reddit, however, many users contradict this thesis: the user was not banned for cheating but merely received a short suspension for comments on Steam.

It is quite normal for this ban to lapse after a few hours. There is no basis for Pay2Win allegations against Steam.

Furthermore, the scam allegations are not substantiated and are merely slander from people who are envious of the account and wealth of the trader.

We reported on St4ck on MeinMMO in 2019, at that time he had “only” a Steam level of 4,000.

Crazy player reaches Steam level 4,000, costing only about 220,000€

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