Crafters are dumbfounded: User is too lazy to unpack his new SSD, just hangs it in his gaming PC

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A user on Reddit shows how to install an SSD into a computer with minimal effort. The SSD dangles unopened in its original packaging from the case. Is this just lazy or simply genius?

Reddit users are known for their creative ideas. Therefore, it is hardly surprising how some users have installed their PC hardware. In the following post, a user simply leaves the SSD in its packaging and hangs it in his case.

This is certainly not the best method to utilize expensive hardware. But necessity is known to make one inventive. Moreover, we will tell you how the installation could have been done better.

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On Reddit, the user navigam shared a photo of another user’s computer. What’s special about it is the way the SSD is installed in the gaming PC.

Why is the installation method so extraordinary? Normally, you unbox new hardware and then place it at the appropriate spot in the computer. The components are then secured with appropriate screws. However, in this case, the owner did not take the storage device out of its original packaging.

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How was the SSD then secured? Because the DIY enthusiast could not screw the SSD drive down, he secured it still in its packaging with a common wire cable tie to the cage for larger drives of his PC case. It now hangs there visibly, but it is anything but securely mounted.

How could he connect the necessary cables? To connect the SSD to the PC, he simply cut out a small piece from the blister packaging at the position of the ports and connected the data and power cables.

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Is such operation safe? It is definitely not advisable to operate an SSD in this manner permanently. This type of drive is known to generate only a little operational heat and be relatively shock-resistant. However, other components in the system, such as the processor or the graphics card, can become very hot during operation and negatively affect the SSD’s packaging. This could deform or, in the worst-case scenario, even catch fire.

If the connection cables were not properly plugged in, it could also happen that they come loose during operation. Data loss would be the result. If he had simply placed the hard drive on the bottom of the case or affixed it with double-sided tape at a suitable spot on the case, it would have definitely been safer. However, this method is not optimal either.

What else did the community discover in the PC? If the dangling SSD wasn’t enough, observant community members also have the graphics card in their sights. This is being protected from sagging by a small packaging for spark plugs in front of it.

In this post, a Reddit user used a half pencil instead of packaging material to support his $500 graphics card.

Old PC cases don’t know SSD drives

Could the owner have installed the SSD in a normal way? No, the picture shows that the PC case only has space for DVD drives with the standard size of 5.25 inches. Directly below, hard drives with the standard size of 3.5 inches can still be installed.

However, his SSD has a size of 2.5 inches. Moreover, smaller screws are required for SSD drives of this size than for hard drives. Therefore, a correct installation would not be possible without additional accessories. The first SSDs as we know them today came onto the consumer market over 10 years ago. Even then, aspiring PC users faced different drive sizes and unsuitable space offers in computers.

What solutions are there for this? Manufacturers of PC accessories quickly recognized the problem and brought suitable adapter rails and frames to the market. The SSD is screwed into these, and the adapter/frame is then installed into a larger drive cage for DVD drives or hard drives. In newer cases, installing SSD drives is no longer a problem. Manufacturers facilitate mounting at different locations in their cases.

How is it in your PCs? Have you ever had to improvise when installing components?

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LoL: A pro fought for 10 years for the world championship title – Riot now honors his victory

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, the victory of the Worlds is a dream for many professional players, for which they give everything, but may never achieve. Included among these players is Deft, who has fought for such a victory his entire life. In 2022, he achieved this dream, and in the latest Worlds video, he is honored for it.

Who is Deft?

  • A Korean professional player who began playing in the professional scene at the age of 16 in 2013
  • Has participated in the Worlds 7 times
  • Was considered one of the best players in the world but never won the Worlds
  • At the last Worlds in 2022, he finally achieved his dream and won the world championship title

He has been playing LoL at a professional level for 10 years and finally achieved the highest victory one can achieve in LoL last year. But that’s not all. In the latest video about the Worlds, Deft receives a special honor.

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One of the best players who seemed unable to win the Worlds

Kim Hyuk-kyu began his professional career as Deft at the age of 16 in 2013. He played his first Worlds in 2014 with the team Samsung Blue. He was already considered an extremely good player, causing incredible damage. (via. Leaguepedia)

In 2014, Deft and his team were considered the second-best team in the tournament. Unfortunately, they lost in the semifinals against the even better Samsung White. The following years were not looking good either. He lost in the Worlds 5 more times, even though he was regarded as one of the best players.

Consequently, he had the reputation of being a great player who just couldn’t manage to win the biggest title. But that changed in 2022. He played in the team DRX, whose Worlds roster consisted of players who had been discarded. They were not seen as favorites, and DRX first had to qualify as the last Korean team for the Main Stage.

And they succeeded and won decisively against the other teams. In the finals, they had to face the cult team T1, and in a close 3 to 2, DRX managed to win the match and thus became world champions in 2022. And Deft finally achieved his dream after 10 years.

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Latest video honors Deft’s journey

In the latest hype video for the Worlds 2023, Deft’s journey and his victory last year are celebrated. The video not only summarizes his career, his defeats, and the incredible victory against T1 and Faker, but it also showcases his teams and his former teammates with whom he shared victories and defeats.

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MMORPG players need 5 months and almost 900 attempts to defeat a raid boss

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The indie MMORPG Broken Ranks celebrated its release in 2022 and has been continuously developed since then. In April 2023, the new boss Sidraga was introduced to the game. It took until September for the first group to defeat the Winged Lady.

What kind of boss was it? Sidraga was part of a new endgame instance designed for players level 135+. Just reaching there takes months of grinding. The instance was released on April 4, 2023. However, a lot of time passed before the final kill.

It took the first group 7 days just to solve the first puzzle and reach the dungeon. The first boss was only defeated on June 8, and from then it took another three months until on September 9, the same five players achieved the World First. They were:

  • DAAISSY
  • DUFFYY
  • KALIŚ
  • LUJFAJA
  • LUNGO

All of them were at level 140, the current max level of the MMORPG. They alone needed 890 attempts for the kill. An attempt took on average 46 minutes. All of this can be seen from a graphic that the developers have now created in honor of the players (via Broken Ranks).

You can watch the final kill in this video:

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An indie MMORPG with turn-based combat and many challenges

What kind of game is this? Broken Ranks is a free-to-play MMORPG that you can download from the official website of the game. A version on Steam is currently not planned. It is played in isometric perspective, similar to Lost Ark, but the game world is 2.5D and feels more like a painting with little visible depth.

The major feature is the turn-based combat system. Whenever you encounter a monster in the open world, you will be taken to a separate combat screen. There, you can choose your abilities and the type of your defense within 10 seconds, to which you can assign action points.

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Content-wise, the game offers you:

Do you think it’s good for a raid boss to survive for so long? Or should a boss kill be possible for everyone, even if they don’t invest as much time?

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Blizzard drastically changes Diablo 4 with Season 2 – These are their biggest promises for a better gaming experience

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On October 17, Season 2 of Diablo 4 will be released, and Blizzard is implementing drastic changes to ensure a better gaming experience. MeinMMO reveals the most important improvements.

The first season of Diablo 4 is coming to an end and has faced a lot of criticism. Soon, a new season will begin. Diablo 4 Season 2 will be released on October 17 with numerous adjustments for a better gaming experience, many of which are based on player feedback.

Some improvements will address endgame, leveling, and changes to the inventory system. The developers announced in a livestream that with the Season of Blood the grind will be minimized, among other things.

We have summarized the most important quality of life changes for you.

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What exactly are these changes? One of the biggest innovations in Season 2 is as follows: After successfully completing the prologue of the main game, the option to skip the entire campaign with your season character opens up.

There are several other important changes, including:

  • You will level up about 40% faster to level 100 compared to Season of the Malignant.
  • Five new and returning endgame bosses will be introduced, each dropping unique items. According to Blizzard (via GamesRadar), the drop chance is said to be much higher.
  • Improvements to the Nightmare Dungeons. In Season 2, you can now teleport directly to the dungeons instead of going to the outside entrance.
  • Monster density will be increased, and NPC companions will be more resilient.
  • Gems will no longer clutter the inventory. They now count as crafting materials.
  • A search and filter option will be added for the loot chest. Items can be marked as favorites to avoid accidentally selling them. Additionally, there will be loot chests in extra locations.
  • Mounts have also been improved. They will be faster and have a shorter cooldown. They can also break through obstacles and get stuck less often.
  • Renown is now tied to your account. Your season character will start with additional potions, Paragon and skill points, and a higher cap for whispering oboluses.
  • In Season 2, there will be protection against disconnect deaths. If you lose connection during a fight, a teleport scroll will be used automatically, allowing you to land in a safe place.
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These changes are only some of the most significant innovations that Diablo 4 introduces with the Season of Blood. Not to forget that the season is about vampires and you can unlock 22 cool vampire powers.

What do you think of the changes? Are you looking forward to the season or would you rather steer clear of Diablo 4? Feel free to tell us in the comments.

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Starfield: Player discovers black hole in his ship and is now afraid to remodel it

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time < 1 minutes

A player has discovered a black hole in their ship in Starfield, through which they can even reach another location.

What is the black hole all about? A Starfield player named “markiethefett” shared a video on Reddit showing a black hole that he discovered in the floor of his spaceship.

In the video, markiethefett first throws some barrels into the hole, which simply disappear. Then he jumps in himself and lands in a different area of his spaceship.

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Why is there a black hole in the ship? The black hole seems to be a bug.

At the location of the hole, there should probably be a ladder or something similar leading to a lower deck, but instead of the ladder or a hatch, there is only a completely black opening that does not reveal where it leads.

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How does the Starfield community react? The post from markiethefett received over 2,400 upvotes and 180 comments in the Starfield subreddit within a day, most of which reacted humorously, suggesting, for example, to push an NPC into the hole.

Others saw in the video a missed opportunity to splice the Skyrim intro after jumping into the hole. Generally, players found the bug more amusing than annoying.

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In general, bugs in games from Bethesda – as well as from other developers – are nothing unusual and do not always have to be just annoying or disturbing, but can also enhance normal gameplay through unplanned but still interesting situations.

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Destiny 2 players now receive hate messages when using a weapon type: “Honor never existed and will never exist”

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In the world of Destiny 2, controversial discussions and heated debates among players are not uncommon. However, recently there has been a worrying development that has thrown the Destiny community into turmoil. Hate messages and negative comments are on the rise once again. We will tell you what is making players so angry and why.

This is currently driving Destiny 2 players up the wall: The weapon meta in Destiny 2 is a constant balancing act and is currently the trigger for the latest controversy in Bungie’s loot shooter.

What is currently driving the Guardians up the wall is simply the use of the fusion rifle weapon class.

  • Recently, some improvements were made to fusion rifles in Destiny 2 that are supposed to make them more effective in combat against other weapon types.
  • The changes have led players of this weapon class to pay more attention and use them more actively in the Crucible.

However, some do not like this at all, and they emphasize this with vile hate messages. The Guardian Rheytos denounced this hate via Reddit and reported how often he has been attacked lately just for using his arc fusion rifle “Fangfrage”.

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“The hate against fusion rifles is incredible”

This is what the Guardian reported on Reddit: Rheytos shared his personal experiences with the community to both raise awareness of this unnecessary hate and to find out if others have had similar negative experiences.

He writes:

Today, I received many negative messages again just because I used my fusion rifle [“Fangfrage”]. I know it can be an effective counter against shotguns, but I really don’t understand why people are so upset. I have never experienced such a level of hate when using sniper rifles or shotguns.

the player Rheytos reports via Reddit

Some confirmed his impression and emphasized that the hate is due to fusion rifles being extremely strong against shotguns and other close-combat weapons.

  • For example, the player d_rek replies: “Because they are seen as a ‘no-skill weapon’ by PvP fanatics. When a tryhard is killed by anything other than a primary weapon or a special weapon that isn’t a shotgun or a sniper rifle, they start to get angry.“
  • The player TheJeffyJeefAceg also sees it this way and explains: “Their range for a one-hit kill is ridiculous, and they are very easy to use. People who actually try to be skilled in the game hate them because they essentially provide free kills for inexperienced players and it’s very difficult to play against them. They are a crutch for inexperienced players who would admit they couldn’t win otherwise.“

Indeed, fusion rifles have crazy range in PvP for a weapon that requires no precision. They also have a lot of forgiveness, as not all bolts need to hit.

Looking at this in comparison to sniper rifles that require a headshot and are affected by flinching, or shotguns that have a much lower range, fusion rifles are absolutely forgiving, which is likely why they are hated accordingly.

“It’s just the mentality of idiots”

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Some players find: “It’s just the mentality of idiots”

This is why players believe the hate in Destiny 2 will never end: Some players argue that Bungie could restore balance among the weapons in PvP, so that no weapon class would be perceived as too unfair, thus automatically ending the hate.

However, others believe that it would still not change the mentality of players in Destiny 2. Like the player Foggyzebra.

“Whenever you use the meta, you get hate; whenever you use something outside the meta, you get hate. In conclusion: People [in Destiny 2] will always complain and send more hate messages about things that stand out. But trust me, they will also send you hate for normal things.“

And DanielGerous007 adds:

You win and get hate messages, you lose and get hate messages. It’s just the mentality of idiots. I’ve played against streamers who still have this mentality, and it’s embarrassing.

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What is your opinion on the hate messages that players receive for using fusion rifles in PvP?

Do you think the criticism is justified or that fusion rifles are simply an effective tactic in the game? And more importantly: Have you experienced hate messages or negative feedback when using unconventional weapons in Destiny 2’s PvP? Then feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments.

In the meantime, Bungie is looking to the future of its IPs and is searching for very specific experts: Destiny 2 will soon rely on AI for a more dynamic player experience with NPC opponents

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17-year-old Twitch streamer receives tempting offer for a bikini commercial

Sarah Sarah Reading time 2 minutes

The German Twitch streamer Fibi (17) received an offer of €25,000 to promote a summer product. However, she was supposed to wear a bikini for that. Despite the tempting deal, she declined.

Who is Fibi? The young streamer Fibi “xFibii” Pfeiffer (17) has quickly secured a fixed place on the streaming platform Twitch. With a proud 650,000 followers, she is already among the most prominent female streamers in Germany and even managed to secure a spot in the top 10 most-watched female streamers worldwide in August 2022.

With her passion for gaming, she captivates her audience. Especially in games like Valorant, where she has reached the “Ascendant” rank and thus belongs to the top 5% of players in this shooter.

In addition to gaming streams, she also entertains her audience with IRL broadcasts, cooking sessions, and the “Just Chatting” format.

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What kind of deal is it? Although it’s not uncommon for established content creators to close lucrative advertising deals nowadays, the 17-year-old streamer recently caused a stir by declining a tempting offer.

A company offered her €25,000 to promote a summer product. But Fibi decided against it and made her reasons clear. The catch was that she was supposed to promote the said summer product in a bikini.

Fibi places great value on presenting herself predominantly in appropriate clothing in her content and censoring certain body parts. An example of this was a dance video in which she turned around and censored the lower half of her body as she was wearing tight pants.

The offer to promote a summer product in a bikini therefore came as a surprise to Fibi. But given her previous efforts to present herself respectfully and responsibly, it also clearly contradicted her principles and her previous online behavior.

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“For €25,000 I would go to school in a Borat suit”

How did her community react? The reactions from the community to Fibi’s decision to decline the lucrative advertising deal were diverse.

A large part of the community praised her stance as “honorable” and referred to her as a mature and grown personality.

One user on TikTok commented: “For her age, Fibi is really a very mature and grown woman. Declining such a sum shows honor, strength, and respect. Hats off.”

This praise underscored how Fibi’s decision was seen as exemplary by many.

On the other hand, some users humorously considered the situation and jokingly commented that they would have been willing to do unusual things for €25,000. These included comments like “For [€25,000] I would go to school in a Borat suit lmao” or “Would go to school naked for [€25,000].”

Finally, discussions arose around Fibi because she posted a TikTok with Rohat. What it’s about can be read here: Fibi and Rohat argued publicly for months, now fans are guessing about shared videos on TikTok

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Police arrests the inventor of the Ubisoft formula and 4 other former executives of the gaming giant

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The French police have arrested 5 former managers of Ubisoft to question them in connection with a sexism scandal. This happens just before the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage. One of the accused is the former right-hand man of CEO Yves Guillemot: the Chief Creative Serge Hascoët. He is considered not only the inventor of the “Ubisoft formula” but also a key figure in a sexism scandal.

Where does the information come from? The info comes from the French Liberation, which reported about it this afternoon (via liberation). They are talking about the “Ubisoft affair.”

This is the news at a glance:

  • The arrests for questioning 5 former employees of Ubisoft, including Hascoët and Tommy François, took place on October 3 and 4. The arrests come after police questioned over 50 current and former employees of Ubisoft over the past year. The suspects are in police custody.
  • At the core is an “institutionalized system of sexual violence” – we reported on the allegations against Ubisoft in July 2020 on MeinMMO. As a result, Ubisoft parted ways with executives like Serge Hascoët, who is regarded as the inventor of the “Ubisoft formula.”
  • The developments began in the summer of 2021 after a union and 2 victims filed lawsuits: Investigations were conducted by Parisian authorities in cases of moral and sexual harassment.

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Inventor of the Ubisoft formula accused and fired

What was the scandal about back then? US journalist and investigative reporter Jason Schreier reported in July 2020 about scandalous conditions at Ubisoft (via bloomberg).

The allegations focused on Serge Hascoët (58), who oversaw the development of new games at Ubisoft. He is said to have founded and led an inner leadership circle that acted like a boys’ club and behaved indecently, especially towards women.

The Ubisoft formula describes an open world that players gradually conquer by completing missions and defeating mini-bosses. The goal is to find a multitude of collectibles. The Ubisoft formula has been increasingly criticized in recent years as repetitive and lacking innovation.

Conditions similar to those of a fraternity house were said to have prevailed at the time. Hascoët was viewed as “untouchable” and the “golden child,” who could do anything. Schreier reported: Meetings took place in strip clubs, from which women were excluded, and there were pornographic materials on the managers’ computers.

Women were systematically sidelined and discriminated against. When they complained to HR, they reportedly received no assistance.

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“Like a playground for boys, where women are pushed to the ground”

This is what the parties say: There is no statement from the CEO of Ubisoft.

The company says that it has no knowledge of the matter and therefore cannot comment.

A lawyer for the plaintiffs is the only one speaking to the press: He says that such behavior has never occurred in his 22 years of professional experience. The police have investigated as thoroughly as never before. A behavior was established at Ubisoft that made it seem as if [sexism] was part of the creative process: It was like a big playground for boys where women were pushed against the wall or to the ground. HR knew all about this.

It should be particularly emphasized that the company worked in complicity with its executives here.

The reaction from Ubisoft in 2020 was supposed to trigger a restart:

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Steam bans account that owns items worth 1.38 million € for Counter-Strike 2

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On the night of October 4th to 5th, Valve banned the Steam account of a trader of valuable skins in Counter-Strike 2 . According to a website, the ban affects the third most valuable account in Counter-Strike 2, with an inventory of skins worth 1.38 million euros.

What kind of ban is this?

  • The account St4ck received a “community ban” on October 5th at 12:37 AM.
  • This means that the trader can no longer trade the items from his inventory. They are essentially worthless as long as the account is banned.
  • It’s somewhat like freezing people’s accounts.

This news spread very quickly in the community.

The release of Counter-Strike 2 has caused prices for skins in the game to rise further:

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Just a skin for a sniper rifle is worth $410,000

Why is his account worth so much? The player has a well-stocked inventory with rare skins from Counter-Strike 2. The value of his inventory is estimated by the site priceempire at $1.45 million, making it the third most valuable account in the database of the site.

St4ck owns an AWP Dragon Lore in a special edition (Factory New – Souvenir): Alone, the value of this weapon skin is estimated at $410,000.

Additionally, the account includes 5 stickers from the “Katowice 2014 Titan” tournament – each estimated at $91,000. The sticker is considered the most valuable in the history of the game.

Stickers in CS:GO are tied to e-sport teams and tournaments. The tournament “EMS Oee Katowice 2014” took place from March 13 to March 16, 2014.

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Value of skins depends on many factors

Why are these skins so valuable? Skins have no objective value, but their value is determined by what people are willing to pay for them. Supply and demand play a role here. These skins are traded like rare stamps. Certain skins are so rare because they are unique or no longer produced. Others are popular simply because they look good.

For stickers, it is said that especially the skins from old tournaments and teams that no longer exist are extremely lucrative.

The Titan (Holo) sticker, Katowice 2014, is valuable because it has a rich, shiny blue color and is now quite old. The “Titan” team did not play a significant role back then and was eliminated in the preliminary round, but their sticker is just so nice-looking.

Skins as exchange objects and investments that increase in price

Prices in Counter-Strike 2 have recently risen again because the release of CS2 has occurred, and speculators believe that the release increases the relevance of the game and its longevity, thereby driving up prices. Record prices for skins have developed remarkably over the past 5 years:

This “positive price development” indicates that many speculators believe Counter-Strike will remain relevant for a long time and that skins continue to be highly sought after.

The streamer shroud seems to have a critical view of the future prospects of CS2.

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Why was he banned? It is not clear at the moment. It is suspected that St4ck may have incurred a ban due to comments made in the Steam community.

Therefore, some users believe that the account will be unbanned soon.

Others speculate that there may be fraud allegations that led to the ban, and therefore anticipate a longer-lasting ban.

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How is this being commented on? Currently, especially with a lot of schadenfreude. The amount alone is already a source of amusement.

Some hope, however, that the ban will be lifted soon.

Update, 10/8, 11:48 AM: The account has been unbanned by Valve, which sparked another discussion:

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

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Battlefield 2042: Fight in the new season against failed experiments – Watch the trailer here

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This month you can expect the new Season 6 of Battlefield 2042. The trailer shows you why this fits perfectly into the spooky month. Check it out here on MeinMMO.

When is the new season coming? The sixth season of Battlefield 2042 will be released on October 10, 2023. Conveniently for October, it seems to get a bit spooky, as the trailer gives you a little taste of the season.

We have embedded the trailer here for you:

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Battlefield Season 6 Trailer

What does the trailer show? The trailer shows you not only a new map but also new opponents that are likely quite formidable.

The location that the trailer takes you to is an old laboratory consisting of a huge dome. Overgrown with plants, it offers you many corners to hide and to make sneaky attacks – as well as for your opponents.

And they are formidable, as the trailer shows you. People who were brought to the laboratory to conduct experiments on them. After something went wrong, they are now deadly and bloodthirsty adversaries, and, as beautifully described in the trailer, the laboratory has turned into a slaughterhouse.

The rather dark aspect of the new opponents is their design. With their mechanically glowing yellow eyes and their more animalistic gaze, they create a certain tension when seen. Especially considering that yellow eyes often do not signify good things in many games.

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What the new season promises: The developers say about the map shown in the trailer that you will need to engage in more infantry-based combat at close range.

In addition to the new map and opponents, the sixth season will also offer you new weapons, gadgets, and a new Battle Pass.

What do you think of the approach for the new season? Are you looking forward to the new opponents? Feel free to discuss.

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A company claims to have found “the solution to the main problem of the PS5” and is asking for around 800 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A company has introduced a new cooling system for the PS5. However, it is not exactly cheap and requires a lot of skill.

Powerful hardware is known to produce waste heat. Sony itself stated that the PS5 is also large because of a good cooling system. However, not everyone is satisfied with the cooling performance, as the console can still get very hot. If you still have a noisy PS4: we have 6 tips on what you can do against a loud and hot PS4.

A company has now introduced a product that is supposed to take care of the cooling. However, the system from EK Water Blocks is not exactly cheap.

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PlayStation Showcase 2023 Accessories Sneak Peek Trailer

Water cooling and new case for PS5 hardware

What kind of product is this? This solution comes from EK Water Blocks, a company specializing in the development of liquid cooling devices. It consists of

  • a water block
  • a microATX case
  • a range of additional hardware like pumps and fans

However, you will need to completely disassemble your PS5 console for this. You cannot use the cooling block in the old case of the PS5. You can see what the new case looks like in the manufacturer’s YouTube video:

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What are the requirements? First of all, you need to completely disassemble your console. However, this also means that you have to say goodbye to the warranty if your console is still very new. If you are tempted to do the conversion, you should at least wait until your warranty from the manufacturer has expired.

Another problem is that the manufacturer only recommends this conversion for the digital model of the PS5. Because with a disk drive, you would have to take an additional step at each startup of the console. This already limits the system to a few models.

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“New” model is significantly larger and bulkier

Moreover, the “new” PS5 is significantly larger and bulkier and resembles a large gaming PC in its structure. Whether many gamers will appreciate that the PS5 is now even larger for somewhat less heat is questionable.

When can you buy the upgrade? The manufacturer states that the kit is already available for purchase and delivery will begin at the end of October. For many players, however, the regular PS5 will likely remain the best option.

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Pokémon GO: Spooky Beautiful Ticket Part 1 – All Tasks and Rewards

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In the Pokémon GO shop, you can find the “Frightfully Beautiful Ticket” for about 6 euros. Behind it are tasks of a Limited Research. Part 1 has now been unlocked, and we will show you the contents.

What kind of ticket is this? If you want, you can buy a ticket for about 6 euros in the Pokémon GO shop. Gradually, different chapters will be unlocked, bringing you new tasks and rewards.

From October 5th at 10:00 AM local time, Part 1 of the ticket is active. We will show you all the contents. This way, you can more easily decide if a purchase is worth it for you. Because some trainers still doubt whether the ticket is worth its price.

Frightfully Beautiful Ticket: Part 1

TaskReward
Take 3 snapshots of Pokémon in the wild1,000 Stardust
Use 5 berries when catching Pokémon6 Revives
Take 5 snapshots of wild Pokémon1,500 Stardust
Catch 30 Pokémon2x Fast TM
Take 10 snapshots of wild Pokémon2,000 Stardust
Use 10 berries when catching Pokémon10 Hyper Potions
Take 15 snapshots of wild Pokémon2,500 Stardust

How much time do you have? You have until October 31st at 11:59 PM to complete the tasks. This is a Limited Research. After the time runs out, tasks and unclaimed rewards will be gone.

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When will the next parts be activated? Each week, Niantic will unlock another part of the Limited Research of the ticket for you. You have until October 31st at 11:59 PM for all tasks.

  • Part 2 will be unlocked for you on October 12th at 10:00 AM
    • Here you will receive a Moss Lure Module, encounters with Pumpkaboo, and more
  • Part 3 will be unlocked for you on October 19th at 10:00 AM
    • Here you will receive 2 Incubators, encounters with Glameow, and more
  • Part 4 is the last part of this Limited Research and will be unlocked for you on October 26th at 10:00 AM
    • Here you will receive 3 Silver Pinap Berries, 2 Super Incubators, 2 Rare Candies, encounters with Drifblim and Glameow, and more

What do you think of the first part of the 6-euro ticket? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and tell us if you will buy the ticket.

We will show you an overview of all events in October 2023 for Pokémon GO here.

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Pokémon GO: Limited Research on Detective Pikachu – Choose this answer

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In line with the “Detective Pikachu” event in Pokémon GO, all players can expect a Timed Research with a question and 3 answer options. We will show you the solution, all tasks, and rewards from it.

What kind of event is this? Until October 9, you can participate in the event for the return of Detective Pikachu. During this time, you will receive double experience points for spinning PokéStops. Many Pikachu and their friends are waiting for you in the wild.

Additionally, the Timed Research “Detective Pikachu Returns” is active for you.

Detective Pikachu Returns 1/2

TaskReward
Spin 5 PokéStops or GymsEncounter with Detective Pikachu*
Complete 3 field research tasksEncounter with Detective Pikachu*
Complete 6 field research tasksEncounter with Detective Pikachu*
Explore 1 kilometerEncounter with Detective Pikachu*
Earn a candy by exploring with your buddyEncounter with Detective Pikachu*
You may also encounter Pikachu in its detective hat as shiny

Stage reward: If you complete all 5 tasks and get the corresponding encounters with Detective Pikachu, you will also receive 1,500 experience points and 1,500 stardust.

Quiz question: After completing the first chapter, Professor Willow will ask you a question. He describes the characteristics and appearance of a certain Pokémon. You will then have the opportunity to select the correct Pokémon from the three options.

Willow explains:

This Pokémon is known for its green accents, but it’s a type of Pokémon that hasn’t been appearing around here recently. It also peddles in deception. You might say it’s not what it seems!

(The German translation follows)

Is he referring to Serpifeu, Bauz, or Mogelbaum? If you choose the correct answer, you will receive an additional encounter with Detective Pikachu. Otherwise, you will only receive some extra XP.

Spoiler: Here you can reveal the correct answer for the quiz

The correct answer is Mogelbaum.

Choose Serpifeu 2/2

TaskReward
Spin one PokéStop or a Gym25 XP

Stage reward: 25 XP.

Choose Bauz 2/2

TaskReward
Spin one PokéStop or a Gym25 XP

Stage reward: 25 XP.

Choose Mogelbaum 2/2

TaskReward
Spin one PokéStop or GymEncounter with Detective Pikachu

Stage reward: 25 XP.

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After these two chapters, the Timed Research for Detective Pikachu ends. No further tasks will follow.

What do you think of the little quiz within the research? Should Niantic do this more often or would you prefer to just select paths and complete tasks during a research? Share your thoughts with us here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss with other players.

You can also find an overview of all events in October 2023 for Pokémon GO with us.

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Pokémon GO is launching an event for Detective Pikachu today – Is it bringing back the rarest shiny?

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On October 5th at 10 AM, an event to celebrate Detective Pikachu Returns will start in Pokémon GO. During this event, there will be some bonuses and a new chance to get what is probably the rarest Shiny in the game.

What happens at the event? The game “Master Detective Pikachu Returns” will be released on Nintendo Switch, but it’s not just for Switch players to celebrate. There will also be a corresponding accompanying event in Pokémon GO where you can collect some bonuses. Among other things, one of the rarest Shinys: Pikachu with detective hat.

Why is it so rare? Pikachu with detective hat was only available in the game during the movie launch of “Detective Pikachu” in 2019. At that time, it was not possible to catch the Pokémon in shiny, this was only possible through a trick.

In short, you had to trigger the event spawn and then wait until the event was over before beginning the encounter with Pikachu. Then it would have a hat on and a theoretical chance of being shiny. So, it can be said that shiny Detective Pikachu was only available in the game for a few minutes.

Now you have the chance to catch the coveted Pikachu and even without a trick. During the event, you can catch Pikachu with detective hat in shiny, if you are lucky. Through evolution, you can also secure shiny Raichu with hat.

Here you can see how it looks in-game:

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Everything about the “Master Detective Pikachu” event – Start, bonuses, and challenges

When does the event take place? The event starts on October 5th at 10 AM and runs until October 9th at 8 PM. During this time, you have the chance to catch the shiny Pikachu and take advantage of the other event bonuses.

Which Pokémon will appear more frequently? The following Pokémon will be found more often in the wild during the event:

  • Pikachu with detective hat*
  • Fukano
  • Flegmon with hat*
  • Alolan Kokowei*
  • Karpador*
  • Xatu
  • Blubella
  • Loturzel*
  • Palimpalim*
  • Bronzel*
  • Piccolente
  • Wommel
  • Legios

Additionally, thematic field research will prepare the following Pokémon for you:

  • Mogelbaum*
  • Serpifeu*
  • Bauz

Pokémon that we have marked with a * can be encountered in their shiny form with appropriate luck.

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What challenges are there? During the event period, there will be a collector challenge. In this challenge, you will need to complete field research tasks. We currently don’t know exactly how this will look.

Additionally, there will be a limited-time research running in parallel. Here, too, you will need to complete field research tasks to unlock encounters with Pikachu.

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What bonuses are there? Throughout the event, you will receive double XP for spinning Pokéstops. Additionally, you can find a Pikachu with a detective hat once a day if you take a snapshot of one of your Pokémon.

Apart from all of that, there is also a detective avatar pose in the shop, which will be available from the start of the event. However, it is only available for purchase and is not a reward that can be earned during the event.

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What do you think of the event? Are you excited to finally be able to catch what is probably the rarest Shiny in Pokémon GO? Or are you more negative about it because that makes the shiny lose its rarity? Are you even going on the hunt for the Pikachu with the hat? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.

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Diablo 4: Blizzard brings the PC version to Steam and the release is very soon

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On the evening of October 4, Blizzard announced in a developer stream on Twitch that their title Diablo 4 will indeed be released on the PC platform Steam. The release date is set for October 17. Diablo 4 will bring achievements and will work on the Steam Deck.

This is the situation:

  • Diablo 4 is indeed coming to Steam. This was announced in a livestream by the developer Blizzard on the evening of October 4.
  • After Overwatch 2, Diablo 4 will be the second title that Blizzard brings to Steam. Overwatch 2 came to Valve’s platform in August 2023. PC gamers have traditionally relied on purchasing and activating Blizzard games through Battle.net.
  • Diablo 4 will celebrate its debut on Steam together with Season 2 of Diablo 4, “The Season of Blood.”

“The Season of Blood” is supposed to give Diablo 4 a new momentum, so to speak, to be an injection of fresh blood:

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

The Steam Deck will support Diablo 4

Will the game also work on the Steam Deck? Yes, it will. This was confirmed by Development Director Adam Fletcher.

It will be a complete Steam release, with friends list, achievements, and other features of Valve’s platform. Diablo 4 will then run on Battle.net, XBox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam.

The Steam page for Diablo 4 has already gone live (via steam). Anyone who wants can add the game to their wishlist there.

Activision Blizzard announced in 2023 that they would be bringing a selection of their titles to Steam to provide players worldwide with the easiest possible access to their games.

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How will this work? Anyone who wants to play Diablo 4 through Steam will need to purchase the game on the platform and then connect their Battle.net account. This will enable cross-platform play and additional features.

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Twitch bans streamer after she accused her ex xQc of vile misconduct

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Twitch banned the streamer Adept after the public dispute between her and her ex-boyfriend, the star streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel, escalated again. xQc commented on the ban: he had nothing to do with it, but the ban was logical and a direct consequence of his ex-girlfriend’s actions. He accuses the 29-year-old of stealing 720 pictures from his smartphone and spreading private conversations on Twitch.

This is the ban:

  • Twitch banned the 29-year-old streamer adeptthebest (421,000 followers) on October 4 at 3:57 AM last night.
  • Twitch does not provide an official reason for the ban. They never do.
  • But Adept herself also remains silent about the reason and length of the ban.
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This is the background: Adept was in a relationship with the streamer xQc for years, who rose to become the biggest Twitch streamer in the world in recent years, but had problems with stalkers and harassment.

But the relationship fell apart in 2022. xQc says he had to choose between her and his family at that time and chose the family.

The breakup became a public matter throughout 2022 and 2023 when Adept claimed she was married to xQc through a special arrangement in the state of Texas. xQc denied this.

There were allegations that Adept claimed xQc’s expensive sports car as her own. The dispute has recently become increasingly toxic: xQc began to publicly show himself with other women, expensive watches, and in a new apartment. He made critical remarks about his relationship with Adept.

Adept, on the other hand, mocked xQc and his luxury items, continually poking fun at him – sometimes more subtly, sometimes less, mostly less.

Despite the public animosity, both seem to have contact with each other repeatedly.

Adept accuses xQc of paying his mods for sex

What is Adept alleged to have done? Many believe that Adept has now been banned because she took action against xQc again.

As reported by the site Dexerto , Adept allegedly hinted in a series of Instagram posts that xQc paid his Twitch moderators for sexual favors. She warned that no one should lecture others about life decisions when he himself is donating thousands of US dollars to his mods for them to sleep with him. And under no circumstances should he discuss it with the mods on Discord.

Adept allegedly stole over 700 messages from xQc’s phone

According to further reports, Adept allegedly received the messages she showed “illegally” (via sportskeeda). It is said that xQc accused Adept of pulling 720 pictures from his phone, including Discord logs and smartphone logs.

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Would that be grounds for a ban? Yes, Twitch’s rules allow such behavior to be punished with a ban. That could fall under harassment.

Moreover, Twitch could consider it illegal if Adept spreads stolen private documents on the platform. That could be a case of doxxing.

But Twitch’s statement on this is missing.

This is how xQc responds to the ban: xQc says he had nothing to do with the ban, it is a logical consequence of Adept’s behavior, which he describes as “malicious”: it is just what happens when you heat a pot of water to 150 degrees – it bubbles and overflows.

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DOTA 2: New millionaires in danger – Prize money shrinks from $40 million to its lowest level in 10 years

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In gaming, there is talk of the “e-sport winter”: The former gaming trend e-sport is becoming less and less worthwhile. Even the otherwise pampered professionals of DOTA 2 (Steam) notice this: Their tournament “The International” has always been considered incredibly lucrative, in 2021 there was a prize pool of 40 million US dollars – but 2023 looks very different. The professionals might be pleased if they even manage to gather 5 million $ in the end.

What kind of tournament is that?

  • “The International” is the club world championship of DOTA 2.
  • Valve provides a relatively small base amount as a prize pool: 1.6 million $. However, each year a lot of money comes from sales of DOTA 2 via the huge PC platform Steam: In 2021, the prize pool was huge and amounted to over 40 million US dollars. In 2022 it was “only” about 18.9 million US dollars.
  • However, in 2023 the prize pool will be much lower. It is expected to be the lowest prize pool of the tournament since 2013, when the prize money was only “2.8 million $.”
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Departure from the Battle Pass lowers the prize pool for the tournament

How much prize money is there supposed to be in 2023? It is not yet entirely clear, but it is known that the prize pool will be significantly lower this year than in previous years.

Currently, it is estimated to be below 5 million $. That would be the smallest prize pool in 10 years.

Currently, there is 4 times less money in the pot than at the same time last year

What is the reason for that? The money from the base price comes from the sales of the “Compendium”, which is a kind of Battle Pass.

However, in 2023 the Battle Pass has much less content than in previous years: Valve has decided not to invest so much energy and time in developing the Battle Pass and wants to focus more on quality.

This has led to the Battle Pass in 2023 being bought much less frequently than in previous years. Therefore, the revenues and consequently the prize money for the tournament are much lower.

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At the moment the prize pool after 6 days is only at 2.8 million $. In 2022 it was already at 10 million $ at the same time (via dota2.prizetracker).

Apparently, Valve has consciously separated from the huge sums associated with the departure from the Battle Pass, which were played every year in The International.

If this continues, even the impossible could happen: Players might win The International in DOTA 2 and not become overnight millionaires.

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EA FC 24: The new TOTW 3 is now live and brings exciting cards for Bellingham & Ødegaard

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In EA FC 24 the TOTW 3 is now available. Which players made it into the Team of the Week this time, you can find out here.

When does TOTW 3 come? The new Team of the Week has been available in Ultimate Team of FC 24 since October 4 at 7:00 PM. It is included in packs and replaces the normal gold cards of the selected players.

What is the TOTW? The TOTW stands for “Team of the Week” and consists of various players who have secured one of the special cards with strong performances in real football. These are called “Inform” cards, which are meant to reflect these performances in the game.

How do I get TOTW cards? You can draw TOTW cards from packs, but you need a lot of luck for that. Alternatively, the Inform cards can be obtained on the transfer market, but they can cost a lot of money. How to get the necessary coins is shown by our trading tips.

Now let’s look at the new TOTW 3 in FC 24.

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The TOTW 3 in EA FC 24 – All Inform players

The new cards of TOTW 3: The new TOTW 3 in EA FC 24 has a lot of strong cards to offer. There are now new Inform cards for Martinez (88), Ødegaard (88), Bellingham (87), Kvaratskhelia (87), and Grimaldo (86).

The featured card this week is Watkins, who increases by a whopping 5 points in overall rating.

Here you can see the complete team:

TOTW 3 starting eleven:

  • ST: Martinez (88)
  • ZM: Odegaard (88)
  • ZOM: Bellingham (87)
  • LF: Kvaratskhelia (87)
  • ST: Watkins (85)
  • ST: Kundananji (85)
  • IV: Alderweireld (84)
  • IV: Andersen (82)
  • RM: Orsolini (82)
  • ST: Plea (81)

TOTW 3 bench:

  • RV: Teze (81)
  • RF: Vihjalmsdottir (81)
  • ST: Suarez (81)
  • TH: Diaw (80)
  • RM: Sari (80)
  • LM: McGree (80)
  • LAV: Haugen (80)
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The Bundesliga and Women’s Bundesliga in TOTW 3

These Bundesliga players are included:

  • Alejandro Grimaldo receives his first Inform card in FC 24 and it looks good right away. With the high pace and dribbling values, this card should be able to be used excellently in an offensive role.
  • Also from Leverkusen, Lea Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir made it into TOTW 3. She jumps from a 77-rated card to an 81 and particularly improves in pace (+9) and shooting (+8). She should be useful on the wing for a starter team.
  • Alassane Plea from Mönchengladbach gets his first Inform card and switches with this from attacking midfield to striker. He has solid stats, but unfortunately lacks speed.

Are you satisfied with the TOTW, or do you think other players should be represented in the Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments!

Are you simply not making any progress in Rivals? Maybe it’s worth changing your formation. Here you can find 3 strong formations for starting in Ultimate Team.

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You love MMORPGs, but don’t want to play with other players? You can now play Final Fantasy XIV alone

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With the latest patch 6.5 in Final Fantasy XIV, you can play through the main story almost entirely alone, without relying on other players. MeinMMO reveals what’s behind it.

Solo players can now experience the entire main story of Final Fantasy XIV at their own pace, without having to worry about waiting times or finding group members. Or simply without having to interact with other players.

With the Duty Support System, players can overcome these obstacles and enjoy the epic journey from start to finish in complete independence.

Here you can watch the trailer for the upcoming expansion Dawntrail:

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Solo adventures with your favorite NPCs

What does it look like? In Final Fantasy XIV, there is a Duty Support System that allows players to complete dungeons and trials with NPCs, without needing other real players. The only exceptions are the more challenging alliance raids and 8-player trials, for which a group of fellow players is still required.

This system was introduced in the Shadowbringers expansion. A great option to play through the main story alone or to skip the annoying waiting (at certain times) for players.

Square Enix has gradually expanded this system to include further expansions. With the latest patch 6.5, you can now also complete Stormblood dungeons entirely with the Duty Support System and the latest story dungeon from Endwalker. This way, you can almost play through the entire main story alone.

These dungeons are also supported since patch 6.5:

  • The Sunken City of Skalla
  • Kargland
  • The Ghimlyt Darkness
  • Moon Underground

By the way, after 10 years, a player finished Final Fantasy XIV as the first, unlocking all available achievements.

When you play alone, all the loot is yours, without having to roll for it with other players. You can sit back and enjoy the rewards.

The NPCs that accompany you on your adventure are anything but mute companions. They have unique dialogues and provide additional insights into the world of Final Fantasy XIV. For example, if you take Y’shtola or Alphinaud into the dungeon, you will learn even more about their personalities.

Experience shows that the dungeons also take a bit longer than with real players.

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The Duty Support System opens the gates to a completely new gaming experience in Final Fantasy XIV. You can now explore the world of Eorzea as a solo player at your own pace, experience the exciting main story, and completely bypass the company of other players – if that’s what you want. It can be expected that in the upcoming expansion Dawntrail, you will also be able to explore dungeons with NPCs again.

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A new MMORPG relies on Game Masters who can turn the game world upside down at any time

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Eternal Tombs – formerly War of Dragnorox – is a new indie MMORPG with an interesting idea. A system has been introduced that allows Game Masters to influence the gaming experience at any time and very easily. This system was explained in more detail in a video.

How does it work with the Game Masters? Essentially, Eternal Tombs aims to be an old-school sandbox MMORPG, with a clear focus on PvE. In addition to 30 areas and 19 different raids at launch, it especially wants to shine with its unique GM system.

  • In the game world, there are hundreds of trigger points where random events can occur. These events are reprogrammed by the Game Masters every day and can also be spontaneously created, for example when a large community gathers in one place.
  • The video featured bosses, raids, waves of mobs, and special victory events, but also lore elements, NPCs, special quests, or hidden treasures. The terrain itself can also be changed, for example by blockages or their removal. In the video, a stone was removed, which opened a trapdoor to a dungeon.
  • If players approach the trigger point, the respective effect will be triggered.
  • Each server, but also each single day, should play differently as a result.

There are some pre-build events that the Game Masters can activate automatically and simultaneously on multiple servers, while newly created components must first be approved by the developers themselves.

Here you can check out current gameplay, but also starting at minute 25, the Game Master interface:

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Eternal Tombs – Official Gameplay Walkthrough and Demo

Eternal Tombs wanted to become more modern, but not everything is running smoothly yet

What do we still know about the MMORPG? Eternal Tombs focuses on physical damage and less on magic. You have the choice of 6 different classes: Warrior, Ranger, Bombardier, Manipulator, Chloromancer, and Bonestitcher.

Originally, the battles were supposed to use classic tab-targeting, but recently a switch to an action combat system was announced. While it looks more dynamic, it does not appear nearly as fluid as in Black Desert or New World. However, there are some cool elements, such as the screen turning black when enemies blind you.

The MMORPG revolves a lot around the hunt for the perfect equipment. This should make you up to five times stronger than other players at the same level.

Overall, the game is expected to be rather difficult, so you will need to form groups. Solo play has not been ruled out, however.

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What about the shop? Eternal Tombs completely forgoes a shop, box purchases, or crowdfunding packages. You only need to have the subscription of 9.99 euros active to enter the game world.

It is being developed in Unreal Engine 5 and features a very minimalist UI. For example, you will not see damage numbers, and there will be no minimap.

What about beta events and release? On the official website you can already register for a beta. However, when exactly it will start is unknown. Originally, the third quarter of 2023 was planned, but the date has been postponed indefinitely – also due to changes to the combat system.

What do you think about Eternal Tombs? Do the elements and gameplay appeal to you?

Chrono Odyssey has actually presented its combat system in the trailer much better: A new MMORPG makes my dreams come true – Shows the best combat system ever in the trailer.

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