The German Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” has now explained in a stream why he never meets with female viewers. He fears that afterwards the woman might go to the press and make accusations against him or claim he is the father of her child.
Here is the situation:
MontanaBlack discussed in a Twitch stream a video about new developments in the case of the comedian Luke Mockridge.
The video portrayed Mockridge as a victim of false accusations made by an ex-girlfriend. Although a lawsuit had ended without result, she had gone public with her allegations (via spiegel.de).
MontanaBlack seizes this as an opportunity to talk about his own situation.
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“The sex simply wasn’t worth the possible headaches”
This is what MontanaBlack says: The streamer explains that he actually never meets with female viewers, he has only made exceptions twice in the past.
One reason for this is the fear of exactly such accusations as those raised against Luke Mockridge:
I’ve always had a certain panic inside me that female viewers with whom you have ‘sexy time’ might, in some way, pull a booger out of their nose because it’s not going the way they imagined.
That’s of course – the probability is very low – and it’s not just with such accusations, it’s also about contraception or pregnancy. The sex was always not worth the – possible, unlikely, but still occurring headaches – to me.
The streamer says that before he takes the risk, he prefers to solve the situation himself.
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What does he say about the case of Luke Mockridge? MontanaBlack empathizes with the comedian but also says that the situation is very complex. On one hand, victims of sexual violence should be believed, but on the other hand, no one should be prejudged. He doesn’t know the solution either.
From his perspective, such allegations do not belong in public but should be clarified legally. However, he acknowledges that the legal system has often disappointed in cases of sexual abuse.
The new training arena in EA FC 24 gives newcomers the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the game. Two innovations compared to the last FIFA could be interesting not only for beginners.
What is the training arena? The training arena is a mode where you can specify which aspects you want to practice. This year, the options for setting individual focuses are greater than ever, making it a real asset in EA FC 24.
We will show you where to find the training arena and how to use the various practice options effectively to improve.
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The new training arena offers meaningful practice methods
Where can I find the training arena? You can find the training arena as one of three modes in the “Learn the Game” category directly in the main menu when you start EA FC 24. It is designed to further practice and improve the skills you have acquired in the training center and in skill games.
When you select the training arena, the player from your chosen favorite club appears. If you have been playing FIFA for a while, the presets for your favorite club, as well as your preferred controller settings and difficulty levels, will be carried over to the successor.
How do I change my team for the training arena? If you are not satisfied with your team’s preset, you can change your team in the main menu under the “Learn the Game” category. To do this, select the subcategory training center. In the training center, press the triangle button on the Playstation or the Y button on the Xbox, so that a selection menu of all teams available in EA FC 24 appears.
Once you have selected your favorite team and are in the training arena, you can either start right away or open the training arena menu with the options button on the Playstation or the menu button on the Xbox.
Last year, there was only the option to practice free kicks, adjust settings like camera or game side, or rely on control and special movement aids.
This year, the training arena menu offers two new options with scenarios and training games, which are really meaningful if used thoughtfully.
With the scenario option, you can simulate game-related situations
What are scenarios? In the scenarios, you can individually reconstruct game situations. You have control over how many players you want to attack with and how many players you want to compete against. But that’s not all.
The scenarios also offer the possibility of positioning your teammates and opposing players on the field. This allows you to practice your build-up play in your own half, simulate counter situations with a numerical advantage, or recreate one-on-one situations with a defender.
Defending with a disadvantage 3 against 5
Conversely, the scenarios are also conceivable to disrupt your opponent’s build-up play with your players or to defend against numerical advantages in the opponent’s counter. You decide who gets the ball by placing it freely on the field.
A scenario ends when the ball goes out of play or a goal has been scored.
What difficulty level do the opponents have in the training arena? You can freely choose the difficulty level from rookie to legend. Depending on what level you are at in EA FC 24, we would recommend gradually increasing the difficulty level if you feel you master the scenarios you have set.
One thing we noticed: Even when playing on rookie or amateur, the attackers were unusually strong after each completed scenario. It has worked well for us to briefly switch between difficulty levels to really play at an easy level again.
Overall, you can improve your playing style by simulating different situations with the scenarios and familiarize yourself with the new game mechanics. Maybe you also try out the new skill moves or the new OP dribbling in EA FC 24 by initially completely avoiding opponents.
You can then check your progress in gameplay with another option in the training arena. What that is, you can read below.
This is what a training game brings: In the training game, you can put your skills to the test. Here, you compete with a complete team of 11 players against your toughest opponent as in a real game.
If you have selected Bayern Munich, for example, you would train against the players of Borussia Dortmund. FC Barcelona would play against Real Madrid, and so on.
In the training game, you will inevitably encounter various scenarios that a soccer game has to offer. You may already notice significant improvements in certain situations. New scenarios may also arise that you hadn’t considered before and can recreate in the training arena.
New mounts in World of Warcraft could soon cause a stir. Because you can obtain demonic motorcycles.
Patch 10.1.7 is still relatively fresh in World of Warcraft, but the next Patch 10.2 Watcher of Dreams is already on the test server. Almost every day a new version is released and more and more content appears in the game data. Among them is now a somewhat curious novelty: demonic motorcycles. Apparently, you will soon be able to get these as mounts.
Where does the information come from? The data miners from wowhead have directly delved into the game data and found two rather interesting “motorcycles.” These have an obviously demonic look and seem to be powered by fel energy. So far, the new mount has been found in two colors, namely as “Shadowflame Hellbike” in orange-black and as “Felreaver Deathcycle” in fel green.
The “Shadowflame Hellbike” – image source: wowhead
How do you get the mounts? How to earn these demonic motorcycles is still unknown. However, it is interesting that the demonic bikes come into play at a time when you wouldn’t normally think directly about demons and the Burning Legion. So it is possible that we will soon see a return of the fel casters.
The “Felreaver Deathcycle” – in beautiful green. Image source: wowhead
Similar hints about a return of the demons have already appeared in some quest lines. For instance, warlocks could find a shady witch at the Darkmoon Faire who ultimately turned out to be a dreadlord. But the night elves also have to face demons in the quest regarding their heritage armor who were thought to have long been defeated.
If this does not announce the return of the demons, then the motorcycles are definitely suitable for cruising through the capitals with your nasty Man’ari Eredar and showing everyone that they don’t need to mess with you.
What do you think of these mounts? Cool new mounts? Or just inappropriate for World of Warcraft?
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In Destiny 2 saw the return of a raid exotic from Destiny 1 in September 2023, the auto rifle Necrochasm. However, players were disappointed with the weapon in PvE. That could change now, as clever players have noticed a hidden synergy with the weapon.
What kind of item is this?
“Necrochasm” is a raid exotic that was already present in Destiny 1. At that time, many people were disappointed with the weapon: It was mocked as the “pea shooter”. While the Necrochasm fired quickly, it dealt very little damage. With the return of the raid “Crota’s End” to Destiny 2, the weapon also returned.
Although the weapon caused a stir in PvP, PvE players found the auto rifle in Destiny 2 to be too weak and not worth the effort. This is because the item only triggered the famous explosion if you eliminated enemies with headshots; otherwise not. The “explosion” of a mob is considered ideal for taking out swarms of enemies.
Without this explosion from body kills, players found the weapon unsuitable. It was said on reddit: Destiny 2 has no place for the Necrochasm, as there are already much stronger alternatives.
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Player discovers synergy with other exotic weapons
This has now been discovered: A player has now uncovered a secret that Bungie has hidden in the Necrochasm.
If a target suffers from a debuff of a “Weapons of Sorrow”, then the enemy also explodes with normal body shot kills from the Necrochasm.
If an enemy is already suffering from the poison of the Thorn or the Necrochasm and then dies, they explode, which can take out additional mobs.
This effect is just as intended by Bungie, as is clear from an emote from the developer Mercules, who shares a relevant video on Twitter and draws attention to the effect.
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What are the “Weapons of Sorrow?” These weapons are infamous instruments of destruction that have been twisted and cursed by Hive magic. They are associated with destruction and tragedy. They corrupt their bearers and entice them to commit evil acts. In the game, they poison or curse their victims.
What does this mean in practice? The Necrochasm could become an exciting weapon in practice through the synergy when another player uses another “Weapon of Sorrow”. Particularly suitable is likely the submachine gun “Osteo Striga”, as it leaves a 9-second debuff on the enemies.
If the player with the Necrochasm eliminates such a weakened enemy, the explosion could quickly clear a room.
Also, the Necrochasm itself can trigger a debuff on the enemy and then cause the explosion through body shots: the time window is only 2 seconds.
In the world of farming simulators, MeinMMO editor Jasmin feels most at home. It’s no wonder that the colorful Fae Farm immediately caught her attention on Steam. After eight chapters and just over 25 hours of gameplay, she can share why she was convinced by the fairy world and what weaknesses it has.
For several years now, farming simulators have been experiencing a real boom. With pioneers like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, and Story of Seasons, newcomers find it hard to compete against the giants of the genre.
Fae Farm is one of those games that stands out from the masses. With its first trailers, the title immediately captivated me: instead of a dusty farming routine, there is magic, fairy creatures, and friendship.
Especially in terms of visuals, Fae Farm immediately caught my interest. So I couldn’t help but test the game. I had a lot of fun immersing myself in the game world, but there were some weaknesses that pulled me out of the immersion of the fairy world.
See for yourself in the trailer for Fae Farm:
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Cute, cuter, Fae Farm
At the start of Fae Farm, we are warmly welcomed in Azoria. Immediately upon our arrival, we receive a patch of land and can do what we can do in other farming simulations.
With our character, we create fields and plant vegetables, fruits, and flowers. From resources we find in nature and in the dungeon at the beach, we craft various furniture or produce resources that allow us to unlock fast travel points.
The first third of the game proceeds pretty much as we know it from many other farming simulators. But as soon as we reach the fourth chapter, a whole new world opens up for us: the realm of fairies.
The realm of fairies can be entered through a magical portal that emits dangerous miasma. It is up to us to free the world from the toxic gas. Once we succeed, the inhabitants of the fairy world return.
And this is where the real start of the game begins for me. I was completely fascinated by the fairy world and couldn’t get enough of the colorful colors. Picture a beautiful fairy tale kingdom with mythical creatures and enchanting plants — that’s exactly how the fairy realm in Fae Farm looks.
Instead of the mundane rabbits and cows as barn animals, there are two other cute fairy creatures that we can keep in the barn. Even the “bugs” that we can hunt here are not ordinary insects. In the fairy world, blobs, primitive fairy beings, and other cute figures roam.
Instead of normal firs and oaks, there are trees with purple trunks and crazy mushrooms that could come from a foreign planet. Entering the fairy world is an overkill for the eyes, which I completely loved.
It’s no wonder that I quickly relocated my headquarters to the realm of fairies. The game allows us to occupy three different buildings, of which I have developed the house in the fairy realm the most. Because here I felt most comfortable.
The fairy world must be freed from the miasma.
Even the inhabitants look as I imagined them in a magical world. They all have pointy ears and wear fairy wings on their backs. The characters seem much more complex and interesting than the people waiting in the rest of Azoria.
The big twist comes later: with the unlocking of the fairy world, we also receive our own wings and can perform a double jump. This allows for even freer exploration of the world.
And as if that weren’t enough magic, there is even a magic wand with which we can cast four different spells. These help us not only in combat but even support us on the farm.
And that’s exactly the kind of world I’ve wished for in other farming simulations for a while. It brings a certain freshness to the dusty genre and showcases some innovations that other genre representatives could take note of.
The work doesn’t have to be done alone
Another big plus that not all farming simulations offer is the multiplayer aspect of Fae Farm. There is both a coop mode and an online mode, where up to three other players can assist us with farm work.
In this case, one player is the host and provides their world to the other players. Progress is only saved for the host.
However, even though multiplayer is a special feature, it falls short of modes from other games.
When my colleague wanted to join my game world, he couldn’t use his character but ended up back in the character editor. He wasn’t allowed to use his own character to visit me.
What was retained, however, was the status of his equipment. I actually intended for my colleague to act as a slave and mine ores in the dungeons for me. But he wasn’t as far along as I was and could only mine the cheapest ores. Annoying.
In Stardew Valley, for example, each player has their own cabin and is counted as a full-fledged individual. This means that each player can marry an NPC and have children with them. Players can even marry each other.
Unfortunately, a guest player in Fae Farm lacks such a status. From the trailer, I hoped that each player would be counted equally and could decide whether to take their loot back to their own world.
But despite all the criticism, I could be glad that there is a multiplayer mode at all. The farming genre is perfect for multiple players to gather resources together and tackle the daily farm life. Still, only a fraction offers this option.
With these three features, Fae Farm becomes the perfect fairy holiday:
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Love is one-sided
The biggest point that disappointed me in Fae Farm is the relationship system. The love life is similar to many other games: to win the heart of our great love, we must talk to her daily and give her gifts.
Sometimes a little date comes out of it, but it runs very lovelessly. Our date holds a monologue and either tells us what they like and why they are interested in us. There are no events that offer multiple response options, giving us the feeling that we have won over our beloved.
Even the daily dialogues are rather loveless. The characters often say the same thing, even after we have married them.
The fairies are a bit funnier, but still shallow.
The curious part comes next: after the wedding, our sweetheart doesn’t sleep in a double bed with us but spends the night outside in a hammock in front of the house. Even dusty titles like Harvest Moon do better, where our partner at least doesn’t have to sleep outside in wind and weather.
In general, I noticed that the characters are only casually introduced and do not have as strong a personality as in other titles. Need an example? One of the candidates we can choose as our great love is Argyle. He is a nerd with a fascination for frogs. He hardly has any other unique features, making him directly uninteresting to me.
In games like Rune Factory, I enjoy that the characters have their own intro when introduced and sprites in dialogue windows. Many of the characters I get to know better in their own quests and find out what problems they face in their daily lives and what backgrounds they come from.
I don’t get that feeling in Fae Farm. All candidates lack character depth and are just figures meant to populate the game world.
By the way, during my playthrough, I chose the fairy Pyria, who enjoys reading books and makes depressive comments. With that, she at least touched my heart a little.
Fae Farm is a charming game that lacks charm in love
I really enjoyed my time in the fairy world at the end of Fae Farm. Even after 25 hours, I couldn’t get enough of the world that looks like it’s out of a picture book.
The fairy world and its introduction into the game are the biggest positives of Fae Farm for me. Anyone looking for some variety in the farming genre and has a fondness for fairies is likely to find great pleasure in this.
I was somewhat disappointed by the multiplayer mode. The first trailers suggested to me that multiple players could have fun together in one world. But in the end, we found that each player must be at the same point in the story for the campaign to be played together.
Otherwise, the collaboration boils down to one player farming resources for the other. Instead of shared adventures, there is only mining in caves. At least it’s possible to play together.
The biggest disappointment hit me when looking for a suitable marriage candidate. All characters had little personality to offer. Even after we entered into the marriage bond, my spouse remained a stranger to me and preferred to sleep outside rather than in the warm bed with me.
By the end of the game, I left my partner behind and went on adventure trips in the fairy world every day. Here, I truly wished for more love for detail.
Jasmin Beverungen
MeinMMO freelancer, hobby farmer, and dating expert
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Do you want to improve your team in EA FC 24? We show you 8 cheap cards that will help you move forward.
What kind of list is this? In this list, we summarize 8 strong cards that you can buy on the transfer market for a maximum of 10,000 coins. They are perfect for taking your starter teams to the next level.
They provide a good alternative if you don’t have enough coins to buy the absolute top players yet. But especially for beginners, they are strong alternatives.
Keep in mind that the transfer market is constantly changing and prices can fluctuate. Since every team is set up differently, we show you players across leagues and positions.
Marcos Acuña
Price: around 4,700 coins
This is Marcos Acuña: Looking for cards under 10,000 coins, Acuña stands out as a player with the highest in-game stats in this price range. The Argentine left-back has an overall rating of 85, but brings along very balanced attributes. Pace and shot are in the mid-seventies, while passing, dribbling, defending, and physical stats are in the eighties.
In addition, he offers several PlayStyles, such as the power shot style or the long pass, but also improvements like enhanced anticipation, flair, and plenty of stamina. In short: With Acuña, you get a versatile player who can perform strongly both offensively and defensively.
Lastly, a small tip: It’s best to swap Acuña in the game with a midfielder who adds even more pace for the wing. As a central defender or central midfielder, the Argentine becomes even stronger and gets into scoring positions more often.
Leroy Sané
Price: around 6,600 coins
This is Leroy Sané: The Bayern forward is a very good option to improve your starter Bundesliga team. Sané is fast and strong in dribbling, with a lot of forward momentum. Moreover, he has the power shot PlayStyle, which is a good option for surprising long-range finishes and can also look to finish after successful dribbling into the box.
Weaknesses only lie in defense and the fact that he has only 2 stars on his weak foot. Overall, however, a strong card for the start.
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Crystal Dunn
Price: around 6,800 coins
This is Crystal Dunn: Dunn also brings extremely balanced stats and can play all positions in central midfield. Overall, she is very valuable as an offensive playmaker who can deliver important passes and also engage in dribbling. She also excels defensively with good positioning and stamina. Additionally, she has four stars in skills and weak foot.
Timo Werner
Price: around 5,200 coins
This is Timo Werner: Werner cost significantly more in the early days of EA FC 24 but has now dropped to around 5,000 to 6,000 coins. This makes him a very good option at the start, as he brings a lot of pace and a solid finishing ability. He also masters the new, strong OP R1 dribbling well, but don’t expect any flashy skill moves from this forward.
This is Cody Gakpo: The Liverpool forward is frequently encountered in Division Rivals, which is not surprising. He not only brings Premier League chemistry but also a strong combination of good offensive stats. He also features four-star skills and weak foot, along with the “Finesse” PlayStyle, which allows him to curl the ball into the corner from the edge of the penalty area.
The finesse shot or curled shot is very effective in EA FC 24 again. We have gathered all the shooting options for you and reveal how to make the best use of them.
Delphine Cascarino
Price: around 8,500 coins
This is Delphine Cascarino: Extremely high pace and dribbling stats make Cascarino one of the fastest forwards under 10,000 coins, and she also has 4-star skills. Additionally, she has the “Quick-Step” PlayStyle, which further enhances her acceleration during explosive sprints. In short: If you like to play with a lot of pace, Cascarino is the right option.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Price: around 2,900 coins
This is Dominik Szoboszlai: Szoboszlai unfortunately only has the CAM position available, but he has exactly the right stats in his backpack. He impresses offensively with good passes and dangerous long shots. A particular strength in his arsenal is the “Set Piece Specialist” PlayStyle-Plus.
With that, Szoboszlai has the ability to take extremely accurate free kicks on the opponent’s goal. If you are looking for a set-piece specialist, Szoboszlai is an affordable option to score a few free-kick goals.
Ansu Fati
Price: around 2,400 coins
This is Ansu Fati: Fati plays for Brighton in the Premier League and has a low overall rating of only 78. However, his in-game stats consist of a strong combination of pace, dribbling, and shooting, plus he has 4 stars on his weak foot and skill moves as well. His PlayStyles also contribute to making him a fast dribbler.
So if you want an affordable ball wizard on the wing to get used to dribbling, Fati is the right choice for you. Additionally, like Timo Werner, he is currently a very popular card for new Evolutions and can be upgraded into a very dangerous meta card.
Blizzard has already announced the next Season 2 for Diablo 4. You still have a few days to complete everything in Season 1 that you want to finish. MeinMMO gives you tips on what you should still do while there is still time.
When does Season 1 end? You have until Tuesday, October 17 for Season 1 and the first Battle Pass. A specific time is still pending, but maintenance could take several hours.
When does Season 2 start? On the same day, October 17, Season 2 will begin. The theme of the season this time is blood and vampires. You can find all the info about Season 2 of Diablo 4 in our overview here.
What happens to my Season character? All Season characters from Season 1 will become eternal characters. The boxes, gold, and materials will be combined. Season content will also be transferred to the Eternal Realms.
If you want to play Season 2, you will have to start a new character again. Old characters will then only work on the Eternal Realm.
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1. Get all the cosmetics you still want
The Season Pass of Diablo 4 has some cosmetic content that you can currently only obtain during the season. If appearance is important to you and you like the style of the Battle Pass, you should grind until October 17 for:
Free Path:
the class-agnostic craftsman set
some weapon skins
the title “Unspeakable Unholdin”/“Unspeakable Unhold”
Paid Path:
class-specific weapon and armor skins
the title “Lurking Survivor”/“Lurking Survivor”
various emotes as well as the tombstone “Overwhelmed Hero”
the Awakened Cold Iron Horse Armor at level 100 of the Pass
By purchasing the Battle Pass alone, you will also receive the Cold Iron Horse Armor (the non-awakened version) without having to do anything more. The paid path also includes a bit of platinum, but not enough to buy the new Pass.
Since all your characters will land on the Eternal Realm after Season 1, all boxes and inventories will be combined. This means: if you are already having trouble managing space now, it will be even harder after Season 1.
If you want to avoid items permanently landing in the post or even disappearing because you forget to pick them up and have no space for weeks, you should definitely clean out the boxes on both realms. A few tips for cleaning up:
think about which class or build you are not playing anyway and part with the corresponding gear
throw away all gems that are not of the highest or second-highest rank – you really don’t need them
do not keep any aspects that are not very well rolled or very rare and important for certain builds
create “pack donkey” characters that can simply load their inventory full when you absolutely cannot part with items. Tip: Name them accordingly for quick retrieval
Diablo 4: With this trick, you save inventory slots
3. Prepare your next character
If you want to play Season 2, you will have to start a new character again. However, this does not start “completely at 0”, but can take along a few contents that you can already prepare now.
To ensure a quick and smooth start, you should:
complete the campaign if not done yet – this way you will get to the season content faster
This only applies to players who want to start the new season content as quickly as possible. If you enjoy exploration and the campaign, take your time, no one is rushing you.
Although Season 1 has received some criticism, many players, even in the otherwise quite negatively inclined Reddit, agree that they want to try out Season 2. However, one improvement that many wish for concerns the most important items in the game:
With Cayo Perico, GTA Online received a large island in December 2020. MeinMMO explains how to get there.
What is this new island in GTA 5 Online? The island is called Cayo Perico and belongs to the drug lord El Rubio. It is located south of the coast of San Andreas, the world of GTA 5 and GTA Online. It was added on December 15, 2020, as part of a DLC, the Cayo Perico Heist Update.
Cayo Perico is a tropical island that exudes the charm of Central and South America. Palm trees, beaches, and nice weather give the impression of an idyll. However, the idyll is marred by barriers, barbed wire fences, and armed patrols.
Because El Rubio does not want unauthorized persons moving around the island. In this case, that means the players. But how do you get to Cayo Perico and what can you do there?
Summer, sun…and armed guards. Be careful when exploring the island.
You need to buy a submarine
How do you get to the new island? Cayo Perico is not part of the open game world of GTA Online. It can only be accessed through the heist of the same name. This is the first heist in GTA Online that you can also complete solo.
Here’s how to get there:
Go to the back of the casino. There you will find a club.
There you need to talk to the NPC Miguel Madrazo.
This will activate the starting mission for the Cayo Perico Heist.
To start the heist, you now need to buy the Kosatka submarine. It will cost you 2.2 million dollars.
Once you have bought the submarine, you need to go to the interaction menu (M key on PC, touchpad on PS4/PS5, and options button on Xbox).
In the menu, you need to request the Kosatka under Services.
Your submarine should now appear on the map; you need to head there.
When you arrive at the marked location, the submarine will surface in front of you. So don’t be surprised if you can’t see it right away.
A cutscene will now be triggered in the submarine.
After that, you just need to go to the airport in Los Santos and you can start the heist.
In this video from YouTuber GG, you can watch the whole thing in pictures:
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Why is it worth it? The Cayo Perico Heist is the most lucrative heist in GTA Online. Upon successful completion, you can earn up to 4.5 million dollars. However, this depends on which objectives you complete.
Before you can start the actual heist, you first need to complete some tasks to scout the island.
Is there a free roam mode? Unfortunately, you cannot freely explore the island like the rest of the game world of GTA Online. At one point it was possible due to a glitch, but that was fixed with update 1.53.
Have you explored the island yet? What do you think of Cayo Perico? Would you like to have free exploration?
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Epic Games has made a tactical error. On September 28, CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company must lay off 830 employees due to cost reasons. However, on the same day, they sold an emote in the online shooter Fortnite, allowing players to make it rain money. This was not acceptable. The emote was removed after one hour.
This was the news: On September 28, a blog post by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney was published. It was an email that had previously gone to the employees of Epic Games. In the email, Sweeney explained that they would be laying off 16% of the workforce, with 830 employees needing to go (via epicgames):
Sweeney stated as a reason that the company has been earning less money than it spends for some time. Therefore, layoffs are now occurring.
Fortnite is growing into a metaverse and becoming an ecosystem for creators. Sweeney had long been optimistic that this would be financially viable, but in retrospect, it was an unrealistic misjudgment. Fortnite is growing, but in the new business model, the profit margin is lower than during the Battle Royale hype.
He then promises that the laid-off employees will land softly and receive some benefits. With these layoffs, Epic Games is financially stable.
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This was the spicy part: On the same day that layoffs were announced, Fortnite sold the emote “Share the Wealth” in the cash shop (money for everyone).
With this emote, the Fortnite character holds bundles of cash up in the air, shakes them frantically, and throws them around. This is a motif from rap: “Making it rain money,” literally tossing money around in the club.
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Epic removes the offer from the game after one hour
This was the reaction: The connection between layoffs and the flashy emote was immediately established online and criticized on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. It was perceived as cynical.
Epic then had to respond and removed the entire cash shop offering from Fortnite.
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On Twitter, it was stated that they were aware of the problem. The daily offer would be back at the next reset.
In a statement, Epic confirmed the situation and said they noticed the error about an hour after the offer went live, and that the emote was removed from the shop (via kotaku).
Epic accused of burning too much money in the fight against Steam
How are the layoffs being discussed? The topic is sensitive because it is known that Tim Sweeney has invested a lot of money in his crusade to build the Epic Games Store as an alternative to Steam. Sweeney finds the 30% cut that Steam takes from developers too high and believes it stifles innovation in gaming. He accuses Google and Apple of the same.
In an attempt to challenge Steam’s quasi-monopoly, he is investing a lot of money in exclusive deals with PC publishers or in deals that allow the Epic Games Store to give away free games weekly.
Some accuse him of burning money here: the Epic Games Store offers too few features to compete with Steam.
If you prefer to play games in one go, you can save a lot of money with the Game Pass for Xbox and PC. MeinMMO presents to you 3 games that have been released in the last few weeks and that you can already play for under 15 euros.
What are these games? Here we present to you new releases that were already available in the Game Pass on the first release day. They include AA and AAA titles from various genres.
The games are interesting because each would normally cost between 30 and 60 euros to buy. In the Game Pass, you get them together for a fraction of the price, possibly even for free.
How much does the Game Pass cost? Depending on which version of the Game Pass you want, you will pay different amounts:
the PC Game Pass (including EA Play) costs €9.99 per month
for the Xbox Game Pass you pay €10.99 per month
if you use both platforms or need online multiplayer on Xbox, you can get the Game Pass Ultimate for €14.99 per month
Alternatively, you can sign up for a trial subscription for 14 days and pay only one euro. Additionally, you can be invited by other subscribers and play completely free for 14 days. Ideal if you are planning a vacation and need some games to play.
Starfield
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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer
Starfield is the latest role-playing game from Bethesda, the creators of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. Instead of playing in a fantasy world or in a post-apocalyptic scenario, you will be playing in the distant future – with space travel and alien planets.
The game is a classic Bethesda RPG, where you can level up, spend talent points in various skills, and complete different quests. You will travel with companions through the world, with whom you can even have a romance.
The great feature of Starfield is shipbuilding, allowing you to build and even fly your own spaceship. Depending on whether you prefer a heavy freighter, a large battleship, or a nimble fighter, you can combine various components.
By the way: Bethesda’s survival game Fallout 76 is also included in the Game Pass.
Lies of P
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For everyone who misses Bloodborne, Lies of P is coming out today – also check out the launch trailer
If you are thrilled by Souls games and haven’t played Bloodborne just because you lacked a PlayStation, then Lies of P is just the right game for you. In Lies of P, you play the enchanted puppet of the famous Geppetto, Pinocchio.
The setting makes Lies of P so special: in the baroque city of Krat, the puppets that were supposed to help mankind have gone insane. They slaughter everything and everyone, and now you must save the few survivors.
As typical for Souls games, you have various weapons and builds at your disposal. You fight against “simple” enemies and tough bosses, making progress in the story and uncovering more secrets about the backgrounds of the madness. Compared to other Soulslikes, Lies of P feels a bit harder:
What distinguishes the game from other Soulslikes are the advanced systems of Legion weapons and P-Organs. You always have a secondary weapon integrated into your arm, which has different effects depending on the type. Additionally, there is a second skill tree with P-Organs that you can use to refine your build.
in the Game Pass, Lies of P has 3.6 out of 5 stars
Payday 3
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Payday 3 – Gameplay trailer for the sequel to the co-op shooter
The Payday series has been one of the most popular in the tactical co-op gaming genre for years. You play as a gang of criminals who plan and execute heists to make big money.
Payday impresses especially with its intensity: every mistake is punished, especially as a beginner, but even as an experienced player, you will probably fail more often than succeed. That is exactly what the game aims to achieve. You should plan. However, fans of the series criticize Payday 3 for the fact that this elaborate planning is significantly lacking.
Payday is best played cooperatively with people with whom you can discuss precise tactics. However, the game also works solo with bots. Payday 3 continues the series and introduces new heists, new weapons, and masks to the game.
Unlike its predecessors, Payday 3 does have an online requirement. This, along with bugs and performance issues, resulted in a disastrous rating on Steam at release. The ratings say:
70% of users in the Game Pass give it only one star, here Payday 3 has 1.8 out of 5 stars
If you are interested in Payday, you should opt for the older parts in the Game Pass and wait for the issues with Payday 3 to be resolved.
Recommendations and Classics from the Game Pass
As a Game Pass subscriber, you not only have access to new blockbuster games but also a selection of indie titles and even older games. A few personal recommendations from the author are:
This War of Mine from the same creators, a story game where you have to make difficult choices for the civilians after a war
Total War: Warhammer 3, one of the biggest strategy games ever,with a huge free DLC
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, one of the best story games
Doom Eternal, an action-packed shooter against the hordes of hell
With the Dragon Age saga via EA Play, you also have some of the best role-playing games of all time in Game Pass Ultimate. If you feel nostalgic, the Game Pass also offers The Bards Tale and Dungeon Keeper – games that shaped my childhood.
If the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard goes through, you might soon welcome even more blockbusters in the Game Pass:
Cult of the Lamb is an unusual combination of a cute building game and hardcore fighting. In 2022 it became a huge hit and currently stands at 92% positive on Steam, but the success didn’t come overnight.
What kind of game is this? Cult of the Lamb is a mix of dungeon crawler and colony sim, where the goal is to build your own sect. The cutesy aesthetics stand in stark contrast to the questionable decisions players must make and the quite challenging gameplay when played on the hardest difficulty.
With this combination, the developer team Massive Monster hit a home run: Even before its release, MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya gushed about the game. After its release in 2022, Cult of the Lamb quickly became a massive hit.
In the first week alone, the game sold over a million copies. On Metacritic, it is in the top 100 highest-rated games of the year, and Polygon and IGN include it in their best lists for 2022. On Steam, it reached a peak of 61,780 concurrent players and stands with 92% recommendations at “overwhelmingly positive” (via SteamDB).
2023 brought new content to Cult of the Lamb, among other things through a collaboration with indie favorite Don’t Starve.
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Do you remember Flash Games?
How did it all begin? Jay Armstrong, Julian Wilton, and James Pearmain, the founders of Massive Monster, began their careers in the gaming industry years before they started working on Cult of the Lamb – initially with Flash games.
With the decline of Flash games, they switched to console and PC games and formed Massive Monster in 2016. Jay Armstrong said in the Noclip Podcast: “We went from games that you can play in 5 minutes and build in 3 months, to full-fledged console games that take 20 hours and where we need 3 years to make them.”
By this time, they had no clue what they were getting into, as the developer adds. Therefore, the team opted for a seemingly logical step: they started remaking some of their old Flash games.
However, they quickly realized that their original plan to produce as many games as possible was not feasible: compared to Flash games, the games were much more time-consuming, and after the second title, Never Give Up, sold rather disappointing, a new strategy was needed.
From the flying whale to hell
How did Cult of the Lamb come about? The idea for a combination of building games like Stardew Valley or Rimworld with roguelikes like Binding of Isaac was born early on. However, finding a concept proved to be more difficult.
In an early version, players were supposed to take on the role of a god whose people lived on a flying whale. The goal was to dive into the world below and gain new followers, but the game mechanics were too cumbersome and couldn’t be grasped quickly enough.
In another version, players could rule over their own hell as the devil and torment lost souls. However, the inmates of this version of the afterlife proved too cute to torment.
The solution came with the idea of building one’s own sect and leaving it up to the player to be a benevolent or cruel leader. Thus, players in Cult of the Lamb can choose whether they want to treat their followers well or poorly, sacrifice them, or let them die of natural causes.
However, the new concept also brought new difficulties.
Building game between Satanism and pandemic
What problems were there? The team faced the challenge of unifying the two very different approaches into one game, so that both halves complement each other, but also provide fun on their own. This was achieved by simplifying both the building aspect and the dungeon crawler aspect, at least compared to games that only cater to one of the genres.
Here, the developers benefited from their experience with Flash games. As Armstrong explained in an interview with Game World Observer, they were used to discarding ideas that didn’t work: “You have to be quick and not get too attached to an idea. […] If something is confusing or the game isn’t moving in the right direction, then it has to go – even if you’ve worked on it for weeks.”
Another concern was, according to Julian Wilton, that publishers and distributors might be put off by the idea of a sect and the associated symbolism. Whether players would be bothered by it was, however, of no concern to them, as the developer stated.
In fact, some critics considered Cult of the Lamb to be “openly satanic” and “heretical,” especially for a supposed children’s game. However, the game is actually not rated for children. According to Wilton, it is up to parents to make their own judgment before allowing or prohibiting it for their children (via YouTube).
However, neither the agency VicScreen, which provided the crucial funding for Cult of the Lamb in 2020, nor publisher Devolver Digital, who additionally funded and eventually released the game, were deterred by the “satanic” symbols.
Although the funding allowed Massive Monster to hire additional help and temporarily grow into a nine-person team, there were further obstacles. The development took place during the corona pandemic, and the team was spread across several continents.
When Cult of the Lamb participated in the Steam Next Fest in 2022, it was quite nerve-wracking, as Armstrong reports. The event, where Steam users can play countless demo versions, is regarded as an important marketing event in the indie scene.
However, due to the pandemic, there had previously been no opportunity to show the game to potential players. Despite these concerns, the Next Fest was an overwhelming success: Cult of the Lamb topped the charts throughout the week and landed on the wish lists of numerous players. A good omen for the release.
How did the release go? So well that it seemed to surprise the team itself. Cult of the Lamb was released on August 11, 2022, on PC, as well as for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. In the first week, it reached the milestone of one million units sold, a tremendous success for a small team.
Since then, the developers have delivered several patches to fix minor bugs, as well as free content updates. In parallel, however, it seems that work is already underway on the next secret projects.
A new mount is available in World of Warcraft. It is a must-have for all true witches – and can be earned starting now. But only this month.
The month of October has begun, and that means there are plenty of new items in the trading post in World of Warcraft. Even though the trading post has come under some criticism recently for Blizzard selling additional vendor currencies in the shop as part of “bundles,” there are many rewards that can be earned for free every month.
In the Halloween month of October, fans have a dream fulfilled that they have had since the introduction of the Hallow’s End: a flying broom as a mount. And it is permanent.
How do you get the broom? To earn the broom, you need an active WoW subscription and must fill out your travel diary in the month of October. To do this, you need to complete different activities to earn a total of 1,000 travel points. Your progress here is account-wide, so you can work on it across multiple characters.
The tasks are completed very quickly this time.
What makes the broom so special? A flying broom has so far only been available in World of Warcraft as a temporary mount, namely during Hallow’s End. There, you can get a broom from various quests or from the Headless Horseman. The catch: the broom disappears after the event ends.
But not the “Eve’s Ghastly Rider.” This broom can be used all year round.
Even better: During Hallow’s End, summoning the broom has no cast time. So you can “spontaneously” mount up – just like with the Hallow’s End broom.
The activities in October are diverse and particularly easy to complete. Here are some suggestions for how you can quickly get the broom:
Defeat Coren Direbrew during the Brewfest (150 points).
Catch 50 fish in Pandaria (100 points).
Visit your farm in Pandaria and dig up 1x dirt (50 points).
Complete 15 quests in Pandaria that grant experience (150 points).
Complete 10 quests (100 points).
Complete 25 quests (100 points).
Complete 50 quests (100 points).
Defeat a world boss on the Dragon Isles (100 points).
Complete a PvP world quest (100 points).
Ride a carousel at the Darkmoon Faire (50 points).
These are just a few suggestions. There are many more missions, so you can choose your easiest path. You can also visit dungeons, level a character, or gather points in PvP.
You have until the end of the month, exactly until October 31st, to earn the broom.
Have you already gotten the broom? Or are you diligently completing the tasks?
To have the ultimate gaming experience in EA FC 24 , it is important to choose the right camera settings. We have looked at how the professionals play the new FIFA successor.
How do I change the camera settings? To change your camera perspective, go to the general game settings. There you will see the third main category listed as Camera. Select this, and you will find a range of different aspects listed.
We will show you, using the explanation video of a German professional player, what a good camera perspective in EA FC 24 looks like and which camera settings you should choose for that.
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Why should I change my camera settings? The preset EA Sports GameCam may seem very dynamic and offers an interesting perspective on the game. However, it feels a bit odd for most long-time gamers and is not used by the eSports players.
This view is also shared by FIFA professional BeneCR7x from VFL Bochum. In his video, he goes into detail about the best camera settings for him and explains his recommendations.
Two camera settings emerge that offer you the best overview in the game. On one hand, the Broadcast Tele, which most other professionals also play, and the Coop camera.
What do I need to consider when changing the camera settings? The video makes it clear that if you settle on the Coop camera, you won’t have to make any further adjustments. The situation is different for the Broadcast Tele.
If you decide on the Broadcast Tele camera, you also have the option to keep the default settings in the “Individual Camera Settings” or adjust the zoom and height individually.
BeneCR7x confirms that the vast majority of professionals play the Broadcast Tele cam with the individual settings “Height 20” and “Zoom 0”, as this offers the best overview.
Once you have laid the foundation for your success in EA FC 24 with the best camera settings, we will show you in our Tactics and Formations for the Start how to best set up your team before the game.
The professional also tends to prefer Broadcast Tele for his own play style, but he has an additional tip for EA FC 24 for you.
The German FIFA professional is playing this year with the Broadcast Tele on the default settings, with height and zoom both set to 10. He justifies his decision by stating that the focus this year is on dribbling, and with a closer zoom, he would have better control over his players.
October is especially the best month of the year for horror fans. MyMMO author Linda looks forward to this time every year and has put together a small list of games for your Spooky Season here.
Trigger Warning: This article and the listed games may contain disturbing topics such as suicide, mental illnesses, or physical, emotional, and sexual violence.
GYLT
Developer: Tequila Works | Release Date: July 6, 2023 | Rating: 97% positive | Mode: Single Player
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GYLT Trailer
What kind of game is this? In GYLT, you accompany little Sally, who is searching for her cousin Emily and ends up in a twisted version of the city of Maine after being chased by a group of bullies. Here, her fears and bad memories await her, which have taken on a very dark and real form.
GYLT is an adventure with puzzle, stealth, and combat mechanics and was released earlier this year on Steam.
Why this game? Even though GYLT may seem a bit childish at first glance to many, it made it onto this list not only because of its good rating on Steam.
If you watch the trailer, GYLT looks like a game that offers many aspects that make a good horror game. You can see dark, deserted alleys, threatening messages, mannequins, and strange creatures. In various situations, you sneak through the world or confront your fears in battle.
And many horror fans or simply those who know Stephen King novels will surely be convinced by the setting of Maine.
At Dead of Night
Developer: Baggy Cat Ltd. | Release Date: November 19, 2020 | Rating: 93% positive | Mode: Single Player
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At dead of night
What kind of game is this? You play as Maya, who is trapped in a hotel with her friends. Unlike her friends, Maya can move through the hotel and must free her companions.
She is hunted by the hotel owner Jimmy Hall, who himself has a strange secret and is heavily involved in the stories of the ghosts. As Maya, you have the ability to speak with the ghosts of the hotel, and before your escape, it is your task to uncover and understand the history of the hotel and its owner.
The game is a strategic role-playing game that was released in 2020 on Steam.
Why this game? At Dead of Night may not offer creepy creatures or thrilling fights, but it is still perfect for a few creepy game nights.
In this game, you are constantly on edge because Jimmy is always after you and can be hiding around every corner and in every shadow, with you constantly hearing him call after you.
The stories you uncover are not only interesting but also quite disturbing at times. Additionally, the game is kept completely realistic. Real images of actual rooms and the actors themselves were used, instead of just a model of them. This creates an incredibly good atmosphere and an interesting gaming experience.
Scrutinized
Developer: Reflect Studios | Release Date: August 5, 2020 | Rating: 89% positive | Mode: Single Player
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Scrutinized Trailer
What kind of game is this? In Scrutinized, you take on the role of a young criminal analyst who has made it her task to uncover the crimes in the neighborhood. She does this using several programs on her computer that provide her with police records, chat histories, and personal information.
Your task is to connect this information and identify the real criminals. However, you should always keep an eye on your apartment. Because two criminals from this neighborhood have set their sights on you.
Windows or doors keep opening, the power goes out, or the security cameras pick up something. If you do not respond to these signs, your end will come quicker than you can imagine.
Why this game? Scrutinized definitely caters to a different kind of horror than terrifying creatures do. But even though the game has a very simple and repetitive mechanic, it is definitely not for the faint of heart.
Not knowing what is happening behind you and the constant thought that someone could be in the house could trigger a certain paranoia in many people. Scrutinized plays very well with this, which is why it is certainly perfect for a few thrilling evenings.
Developer: Puppet Combo | Release Date: October 23, 2020 | Rating: 96% positive | Mode: Single Player
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Murder House
What kind of game is this? As part of a news team, you venture into the abandoned house of an executed serial killer in search of a hot story. No one could have guessed that you would become the hunted yourself.
Did the notorious Easter Ripper expect you in his house, or is it someone else who has snatched the costume and made you his target? Whether you can escape from the house and a serial killer is up to you.
Murder House is a survival horror game that was released in 2020 on Steam.
Why this game? Murder House lets you experience what it’s like to be on the run from a serial killer. That alone makes it a good horror game. But also the story that awaits you throughout the game is quite disturbing.
Additionally, the nostalgic design of the game and many gameplay mechanics reminiscent of old PS1 classics make Murder House a special horror experience.
The Outlast Trials
Developer: Red Barrels | Release Date: May 18, 2023 | Rating: 93% positive | Mode: Online Co-op
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The Outlast Trials
What kind of game is this? In the time of the Cold War, you sign up as human guinea pigs for Murkoff Corp. to have methods of brainwashing and mind control tested on you.
You undergo terribly brutal, bloody, frightening, and morally questionable tests and tasks that strongly tug at your nerves. Of course, all in the name of science.
The Outlast Trials was released this year on Steam and is currently in Early Access.
Why this game? Its single-player predecessor, Outlast, is likely already one of the most well-known horror games of recent years. So it’s almost logical that The Outlast Trials also had to make it onto this list.
What makes the game interesting for horror fans is not only its graphical presentation, which looks like a perfect horror movie. Especially the fact that you can play the game with your friends is a big plus. Facing creepy and challenging situations together is not just easy but also a lot of fun.
Do you have any other recommendations for some good horror games? We would appreciate more suggestions in the comments.
The most endings in Baldur’s Gate 3 are known. But one is so strange that you can only see it with a lot of luck.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are numerous different endings. Although it is not the 17,000 different endings that were once roughly mentioned, there are still some differences. Depending on which party members you have, which final decisions you make, and whom you helped to the end with various problems, the ending can be shaped.
However, one ending is likely so rare that only a handful of players have seen it so far.
Where does it come from? In the subreddit of Baldur’s Gate, the user gwiguig showed some pictures from the game of his fiancée. She apparently experienced this during her first playthrough and was accordingly amused by it because: All heroes were transformed into dogs and cats in the final moments.
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What triggers it? This ending is caused by the “Wild Magic” trait, which can occur in a few subclasses. Wild Magic has a chance to trigger a random effect when casting spells (or triggering certain effects, such as Rage). Most of these effects are actually useful – such as temporary flying for your character or a boost that allows you to take another action.
One of the effects, however, is also “Wild Shape” – this turns all creatures in a certain radius into mostly harmless cats and dogs.
This very effect was triggered in the final round of the last battle.
The problem: The effect continues even afterward and remains active in all subsequent cutscenes. Instead of a dramatic ending sequence where all characters reflect on their lives again… they do so as dogs and cats.
Although the ending and the emotional weight of the last minutes are thus somewhat ridiculed when suddenly cats and dogs talk about the future of their being, the ending is still quite amusing.
Or, as gwiguig summarizes it: ‘Game of the decade, thank you Larian.’
In EA FC 24 there is a rich selection of goal celebrations that you can execute. But especially the Griddy is very popular and we will explain to you how to do it.
The FIFA successor EA FC 24 brings a total of 8 new goal celebrations to the game, which you can use to celebrate your goals extensively. The celebration we want to look at here, however, was already present in FIFA 23.
It is the Griddy and it is back in EA FC 24 and we will tell you how it works.
This is the Griddy: The Griddy dance is a popular dance that probably first appeared in the NFL. There, Justin Jefferson made it famous after he used it for celebrations after touchdowns. The Griddy quickly found its way to soccer, and various professionals like Christian Pulisic were seen dancing the Griddy after scoring goals.
What is very important to execute the Griddy in EA FC 24: You must first score a goal. Once you’ve done that, it’s not hard to impress your opponent with a smooth Griddy.
This is all you need to do:
Hold the right trigger
Flick the right stick up twice
Your goal hero will be dancing the Griddy and looks damn cool. Here you can see how it looks in the game:
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If you accidentally mess up and execute a different celebration, no problem. Just press R1 and L1 at the same time and you break any celebration animation and jump straight to the kick-off.
What do you think about the Griddy? Are you already using it actively in EA FC 24 or do you have another favorite? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
If you want to secure strong players at the moment, take a look at the new RTTK card (Road to the Knockouts) of Giovanni Reyna:
In Pokémon GO, trainers have been able to request routes for several weeks now, but these are not approved for days. We at MeinMMO wanted to know what the reason is and have asked the developers.
Which feature is it about? Since the end of July, there has been a new feature in Pokémon GO: Routes. These can be created by players so that other trainers can follow interesting paths this way. For this, they are rewarded by the game.
However, trainers have been criticizing the long wait times for submitted routes to finally appear in the game on social media for weeks. This particularly impacts players during the current event Nichts wie raus, which revolves entirely around routes. In many places, there are still none available.
We subsequently asked Niantic for a statement and show you their response as well as tips for requesting new routes.
Niantic wants to focus on high-quality routes
What did Niantic write? After the criticism of the routes increased with the start of the current event, we asked Niantic for a statement. We wanted to know from them why the review of submitted routes takes so long and what trainers might consider during submission to speed it up. The following was conveyed to us:
Thank you for your inquiry. We’re pleased to say that Routes has proved extremely popular with the community. Right now, approvals in some instances are taking longer than we want them to, and we’re actively working to improve the process. Rest assured we’re working to get as many quality routes that meet our standards into the world as possible for Trainers to enjoy.
Niantic via email to MeinMMO
Niantic let us know that approvals in some cases take longer than they would like and assured us that they are working to improve the process. Their goal is to introduce as many high-quality routes into the game as possible for trainers to enjoy.
Can the process be expedited? Yes, Niantic also wrote to us that trainers should pay attention to their tips for creating routes. These explain how to submit high-quality paths and, if considered, have a higher chance of being approved. They wrote:
In the meantime, we encourage Trainers to read through this FAQ to gain some tips on how to submit high quality routes that stand a higher chance of being approved.
Niantic via email to MeinMMO
What should you consider when requesting routes?
Who can create routes? Currently, only trainers with at least level 40 can create routes. Child accounts are excluded in this regard. The existing routes can, however, be used by all trainers.
These are the 4 things you should consider:On their help page, Niantic addresses the various reasons why routes are frequently rejected by them. Accordingly, you should consider the following points when submitting to get your routes a bit closer:
Your routes should not lead through private property or sensitive areas, including schools and kindergartens.
It’s better not to plan your routes along pubs or establishments for adults. These are also a thorn in the side of the developers.
Choose safe paths. Since nothing should happen to players while following the routes, inaccessible, unsafe, and dangerous paths and areas will be rejected.
Consider your wording in the title and description. If your text contains insults, inappropriate content, or personal information, then your route is also unlikely to make it into the game.
Additionally, Niantic states that they also reject routes that hint at cheating or spam.
What are routes even important for? Primarily, the routes serve as an interesting feature in the game through which you can earn rewards. If you follow them, you can also, with a bit of luck, find Zygarde cells, which you need to change your Zygarde’s form as well as the special research Von A bis Zygarde to solve.
Additionally, the routes are currently also needed for the Nichts wie raus event. Here, they are interesting not only regarding the event bonuses but must also be used to complete the time-limited research Nichts wie raus.
In contrast to the special research with Zygarde, this is only active until October 2, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time. For many players, it is particularly frustrating that there are still so few routes available in the game and that their own have not yet made it into Pokémon GO.
What have your experiences with the routes been? Can you use any in your area? Or are you also still waiting in vain for approval in the game? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
Henry Cavill has had a knack for heroic roles in recent years. After The Witcher and Superman, he is now playing an agent in Argylle. The film is set to be released in theaters in 2024 and promotes its humor.
What is Argylle about? The writer Elly Conway prefers to spend her evenings alone in front of the computer. There she spends her time writing her new spy bestseller.
Over time, she notices that the fictional story about the top agent Argylle is becoming a reality. The spy is played by Henry Cavill and must fight against a global espionage syndicate. The author gets caught up in the power struggle, with the boundaries between reality and fiction seeming to blur.
Universal Pictures promotes the film as a spy thriller with sharp humor. Elly enjoys the company of her cat Alfie, but spy Aiden is allergic to furry animals, which could lead to funny situations. The film is set to take place around the world and go beyond reality.
In the first trailer, you can get an impression of Argylle:
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Argylle promises high-profile cast
In the film, not only is Henry Cavill featured as a renowned actor. The rest of the cast is also impressive. The following stars are in the film:
Henry Cavill (known from The Witcher)
Bryce Dallas Howard (known from Jurassic World)
John Cena (known from Fast X)
Catherine O’Hara (known from Home Alone)
Sofia Boutella (known from Rebel Moon)
Samuel L. Jackson (known from Marvel)
Dua Lipa (known from Barbie)
Sam Rockwell (known from Moon)
Bryan Cranston (known from Breaking Bad)
Ariana DeBose (known from West Side Story)
The pop singer Dua Lipa not only plays a role in the film but also contributes the title song to Argylle.
When will the movie be in theaters? Argylle is set to premiere in Germany on February 1, 2023. After that, the film is expected to be available on Apple TV+. However, the start date for the streaming service is still unknown.
After three seasons, the Witcher will be replaced by Liam Hemsworth. He will take over the role of Geralt of Rivia starting from season 4. The series is currently available to watch on Netflix.
In EA FC 24 the curled shot offers a high chance of scoring goals. In general, it makes sense to master this and other shooting techniques to increase your chances of scoring in every situation.
What other shots are there? In addition to the curled shot, there is also the chip shot, the power shot, the outside of the foot shot, and the flair shot. Knowing the different techniques and their executions not only improves your quality in front of the goal.
You will probably need different shooting variations throughout the year to complete tasks in Ultimate Team. Therefore, we will show you how to perform each shot and how they can help you in the game.
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EA FC 24: How the new dribbling mechanics work
All Shots in EA FC 24: How They Work
What do the different shooting techniques bring me? After the first games this year, we noticed that goalkeepers show strong reflexes on the goal line and are hard to beat with normal shots. Therefore, we will show you how to situationally use different shot variations successfully and how to perform them. Additionally, we will also clarify whether certain playstyles can enhance the corresponding shots.
We base our guides on the assumption that you are using the classic FIFA settings for your controller settings. We start with perhaps the most important shot in EA FC 24.
Curled Shot
Is there a playstyle for the curled shot? Yes, there is an appropriate playstyle. This gives your curled shots even more accuracy and spin. An example of a player with the Playstyle Plus is Antoine Griezmann.
As the name suggests, you apply spin to the ball with this finishing technique to curl it around the goalkeeper into the goal. The curled shot is taken with the inside of the foot and is most effective when you aim with your player’s strong foot at the far post.
This year, it is suitable not only for curls from outside the box but also in one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper.
How do I perform the curled shot? Simply hold R1 on PlayStation or RB on Xbox during a shot. If you are shooting from more than 16 m, charge the shot properly so that it flies towards the goal with enough speed.
From close distances, you can vary between low and high curled shots by holding the shoot button for more or less time.
Next, we move on to the counterpart of the curled shot.
Outside of the Foot Shot
Is there a suitable playstyle? There is also a playstyle for the outside of the foot shot. Trivela gives your outside of the foot shots more precision and automatically applies them contextually. The master of the outside of the foot is Luka Modrić and accordingly received the Trivela Playstyle+.
Unlike the curled shot, the outside of the foot shot is taken with the outside of the foot. In EA FC 24, the outside of the foot shot is effective both inside and outside the penalty area.
How do I perform the Trivela shot? Hold L2 on the PlayStation or LT on the Xbox while executing a shot. Make sure to position yourself slightly sideways to the ball so that your player can perform an outside of the foot shot.
Similar to the curled shots, you should also aim for the far corner with the Trivela shots and apply more or less power depending on your position.
Next, we come to a shot that naturally carries enough power.
Power Shot
Does the power shot have a strengthening playstyle? There is also a suitable playstyle for the power shot. This allows you to accelerate the charging of the shot and add even more speed to the already powerful finish.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who despite the disappointment of a major YouTuber is no longer among the top players in EA FC 24, is still the most famous example of Playstyle+ for the power shot.
The power shot has been around since FIFA 23. It is the hardest shot in the entire game. However, its execution is not entirely simple because you need to align your left stick exactly towards the goal, so that the power shot does not fly into the stands.
Additionally, its charging takes time during which your opponent can separate you from the ball. Taking these aspects into account, the power shot is a real asset.
This is how you perform the power shot: Hold L1 and R1 on the PS during a shot or LB and RB on the Xbox. The camera will then focus on the ball and player. Try to keep your left stick stable towards the goal and not move it anymore.
The power shot can be used in all situations, as long as you have enough time and space. When the power shot is on target, it becomes dangerous for any goalkeeper.
After discussing the rustic variant, we now show the fine blade.
Chip Shot
Is there a playstyle? Yes, the chip shot playstyle allows you to execute chips faster and even more accurately.
Borussia Dortmund’s long-time captain and superstar, Marco Reus, has indeed received a solid downgrade in EA FC 24 like some other deserving players, but he masters the chips with the Playstyle+ like few others.
Chips are balls that are played over the goalkeeper. Chips are best used when the opposing goalkeeper is too far off their line or aggressively rushes at you in a one-on-one situation.
How does the chip shot work? For a gentle chip, hold the L1 button while shooting. Depending on how far you are from the goal, you can charge it more or less strongly.
The chip shot is sensible outside the penalty area when the goalkeeper is far off the goal. With the chip shot playstyle, you can also use chip shots to overcome rushing keepers just before they attempt to dive on the ball.
Finally, we look at a particularly stylish finish.
Flair Shot
Can I only perform flair shots if I have the flair playstyle? No, in principle, any player can take a flair shot. However, the flair playstyle greatly helps with the precision of executing such shots. Additionally, a flair shot is automatically executed contextually when the opportunity arises for the player.
The flair shot is the least effective type of shot among those listed here. It is primarily meant to add style to your game and looks cool.
The flair shot requires a bit of practice in execution and a suitable situation: To bring a flair shot on target, you theoretically just need to press L2 on PlayStation or LT on Xbox.
Flair shots are not easy to pull off. They heavily depend on the positioning towards the ball prior to the shot. If a ball is crossed into the penalty area and is behind your player, he can execute what is known as a scorpion kick, as seen in the image above.
Other variants of the flair shot are the backheel shot or the rabona shot.
To conclude our various shooting techniques, we would like to give you a few more tips on how to improve the finishes listed here.
Timed Finish greatly increases your chances of scoring
What is Timed Finish? This option, which you can individually enable or disable in the game settings, adds power and precision to your shots when executed correctly. Timed Finish is one of the most challenging disciplines in EA FC 24 and requires a lot of practice.
The Timed Finish is activated by a second click on the shoot button. You need to hit the timing when the player strikes the ball during the shooting attempt. If you hit this moment and score the Timed Finish in green, the ball is likely to find the net.
If you are too early, your shot will be very inaccurate.
Timed Finish can be applied to all shots, including headers and volleys. These direct hits from the air are also considered shots on goal and can be enhanced by playstyles.
Which playstyles do I need for volleys and headers? Acrobat and Power Header are the ideal playstyles to make direct strikes from the air more powerful and precise.
You will notice that the best goal scorers combine the playstyles listed above for various shooting techniques with the playstyles for direct strikes.
To conclude, you first need to create some space. With the new OP dribbling in EA FC 24, this shouldn’t be a problem.
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In EA Sports FC 24 you can earn rewards through the Squad Battles mode. When do the rewards come? We show you the time of the rewards.
When do the Squad Battles rewards come? The Squad Battles rewards in Ultimate Team are always available on Sunday at 10:05 AM. The current competition always ends at 10:00 AM, and then the ranking is completed. The rewards are available immediately after.
How to get Squad Battles rewards in EA FC 24
How do I earn Squad Battles rewards? The current competition always lasts for one week. Every match you play in Squad Battles earns you points for the overall ranking. You earn points for victories, but also for things within the game, like goals and similar.
A total of 32 matches per week count towards the ranking. Anything you play beyond that in Squad Battles will not be counted.
The final ranking is dynamic, which means: Your placement at the end of the week depends on how many points you have collected compared to other players. This means: For example, if you are ranked Gold 1 on Friday, someone might overtake you by Sunday and you drop down again.
At the start of EA Sports FC 24, Squad Battles are especially worthwhile
Why are Squad Battles worthwhile? In Squad Battles, you play against AI and not against real opponents. You can even set the difficulty, with higher levels offering more points.
In any case, Squad Battles are a very good place to gain some experience with the game shortly after the release of EA Sports FC 24 and to learn some tricks and moves.
Moreover, you don’t necessarily need particularly good cards in the game to succeed here, as you can also collect rewards well with starter teams to gradually improve your squad.
Special tasks: Additionally, there are numerous tasks in the objectives that require you to achieve victories, goals, successful assists, and similar. You can usually complete these in Squad Battles and quickly secure a few packs to draw reinforcements for your team.
Also, the new evolutions partially rely on you winning matches – and that is also possible in Squad Battles depending on the task. So use the mode to build your evolutions when that isn’t working in Rivals yet.
The evolutions feature is one of the most exciting innovations in FUT, as it allows you to raise players’ values to levels they would never reach otherwise. This can make some cards suddenly very interesting for your team, which previously had no chance of a spot in the team.
