Diablo 4: Switching weapons as a Barbarian – Here’s how it’s done

In Diablo 4, new players are mainly wondering how to change weapons – this is a special mechanic of the Barbarian. MeinMMO helps.

How do I switch my weapon? In principle, you cannot change weapons yourself. Instead, your character automatically equips a weapon as soon as you activate a corresponding skill – at least with the Barbarian. So you let your skills switch the weapon for you.

However, you can assign a weapon to certain skills that you want to switch to. This works through the corresponding skill itself:

  • opens the quick selection of your skills
    • press the S key on the keyboard
    • navigate to your skills on PS5/Xbox and press L3
  • select the corresponding skill
  • cycle through the weapons using the middle mouse button or X (Xbox)/Square (PlayStation)

Why do I need to switch weapons? Barbarians have a unique class mechanic that allows them to carry 4 weapons, which they need for different skills. This results in plenty of build options.

Certain skills require a corresponding weapon. You need to make sure that you have such a weapon equipped in your slots; otherwise, the corresponding ability will not work. Select the weapon in your inventory and drag it to a slot or equip it using a button.

Some abilities allow you to specify a certain weapon to switch to. However, it is often advisable to use a specific type of weapon. Because you gain expertise with the weapons, with which you become better through their use.

It may therefore be worthwhile not to use different weapons too early but to first focus on one type – such as two-handed axes. Pay close attention to which type of weapon you want to level up.

If you have just started, you can find tips for leveling quickly to level 25 on MeinMMO, so you can quickly reach the max level in the beta.

We recommend you a powerful bleed build for the Barbarian. Gameplay for the brutal class can be found here:

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Diablo 4: Beta gameplay – Barbarian

How to find better weapons

If you want to experiment further with the Barbarian or another class, you can equip yourself with legendary items. We have already selected for you the best farm spots for legendaries and upgrade materials.

You should definitely visit the world bosses as soon as one of them appears. While there are occasionally failures, usually a kill rewards you with several legendaries and takes less time than most other activities.

The special unique items and Uber Uniques can be found at the same farm spots, but only starting from world level 3 and only from enemies of level 85 and higher. With these, you can significantly improve your build. This is especially worthwhile for Barbarians:

Diablo 4 Tier List – Best Builds & Classes for the Endgame

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EA FC 24: TOTW 2 is now live – Harry Kane is dangerous, but Son is even more exciting

In EA Sports FC 24 the new TOTW 2 is now available, led by a strong Harry Kane. We show you all the cards in the Team of the Week.

Update, 27.09. – TOTW 2 known: The complete Team of the Week 2 in EA Sports FC 24 is now known. You can now get it in Ultimate Team.

These are the best players in TOTW 2: The highest rating has been awarded to Harry Kane from FC Bayern, whose nomination was foreseeable after the performance over the weekend. However, several other cards also stand out with strong values.

Above all, the 88-rated card from Son is likely to be in high demand among many players, as thanks to his strong play styles, he has quickly become an early favorite in EA FC 24 as a feared distance shooter. And Joao Cancelo’s card also impresses with very strong values.

We embed the complete TOTW 2 here as a graphic for you:

Did the predictions for TOTW 2 come true? You can check it here: The original article continues.

When does TOTW 2 come out? The Team of the Week 2 in EA Sports FC 24 will be released on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 19:00 in Ultimate Team. It comes before the official FC-24 release of the standard edition, but after the early access. You can also access the team via the web app.

These are TOTW predictions: The TOTW predictions are forecasts from the community. They try to guess which players might end up in the Team of the Week based on their performances.

They provide a good overview of who could be in the TOTW. Potential inform players can then be used, for example, to earn coins on the transfer market.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and no guarantees. The TOTW 2 next Wednesday might look completely different.

The predictions for the Team of the Week 2 in Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week in FC 24 come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam. Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to find predictions that also include female players.

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Goalkeeper

  • GK: Baumann (Hoffenheim)

Defenders

  • LB: Dimarco (Inter Milan)
  • CB: Van Dijk (Liverpool FC)
  • RB: Cancelo (FC Barcelona)

Midfielders

  • CM: Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • CAM: Kanté (Al Ittihad)
  • LM: Simon (FC Nantes)

Forwards

  • CF: Talisca (Al Nassr)
  • ST: Morata (Atletico Madrid)
  • RW: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
  • ST: Kane (FC Bayern Munich)

TOTW 2 Bench:

  • GK: Bulka (OGC Nice)
  • RB: Trippier (Newcastle United)
  • CB: Tarkowski (Everton)
  • CM: Veerman (PSV Eindhoven)
  • CM: Hartel (FC St. Pauli)
  • CDM: Stephen Eustaquio (FC Porto)
  • LM: Mitoma (Brighton)
  • CF: Whittaker (Plymouth Argyle)
  • CF: Demirovic (Augsburg)
  • RW: Inaki Williams (FC Sevilla)
  • ST: Gimenez (Rotterdam)
  • ST: Cook (Bradford City)

Strong candidates for the TOTW 2 in EA Sports FC 24

These strong players could make it: In the first TOTW of FC 24, we already saw really strong cards, such as Lewandowski (91), Salah (90), or Dybala (87). And just as strong cards could continue in TOTW 2. In particular, the cards of the following players could be exceptionally strong:

  • Harry Kane: In the sensational 7-0 victory of Bayern against Bochum, Kane was probably the best player on the pitch. He scored 3 goals himself and assisted 2 more. A performance for which the Englishman simply has to be in TOTW 2.
  • Virgil Van Dijk: In Liverpool’s 3-1 victory against West Ham, VVD had an outstanding game, defended strongly, and even assisted a goal. It is quite possible that we could see him in TOTW 2.
  • Joao Cancelo: The right-back from FC Barcelona recorded one goal and one assist in the 3-2 victory against Celta Vigo. Whether that is enough for an appearance in the next Team of the Week, we will find out on Wednesday.

What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 2? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments!

If you are looking for strong players for your start in FUT, we have an exciting team for you:

EA Sports FC 24: Strong Bundesliga team under 20,000 coins for starting in FUT

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EA Sports FC 24: When can you play? All release dates and times

The launch of EA Sports FC 24 is just around the corner. First, the web app launched, followed by early access. Now, the release of the standard edition is set for September 29, 2023.

Why are there different release dates for the launch of EA Sports FC 24? The period leading up to the official release is meticulously scheduled by EA, just like every year. About a week before the official release, the web app goes live, allowing you to make initial preparations for your ultimate team.

Then comes early access, which allows you to play FC 24 a full week before the official release. On September 29, the standard edition will be released.

Below, you will find all the relevant information about the individual launch dates for EA Sports FC 24.

Official release for EA FC 24 standard edition and non-pre-order customers

When is the official release? The official release date is on Friday, September 29. This is when pre-order customers of the standard edition will also enjoy their rewards. At this point, FC 24 will also be available in stores as a disc version.

When exactly can pre-order customers of the standard edition play FC 24?

If you purchased the game in the pre-order standard edition and downloaded it beforehand, you can start playing FC 24 directly at midnight from September 28 to September 29.

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EA Sports FC 24: The official gameplay trailer

Web app launches on September 20, companion app the next day

What is the web app? The ultimate team season started in the web app on Wednesday, September 20, a few days earlier than the launch. Traders will particularly benefit here, as the launch of the web app also marks the opening of the transfer market. You can find tips for the web app in EAFC 24 here.

In previous years, every FIFA player received so-called welcome packs. Depending on how long you have had a club in ultimate team, you received a specific number of starter packs with gold players. However, this year they apparently will not be available (via EA.com).

A day after the launch of the web app, the corresponding companion app will also launch on Thursday, September 21.

What is the companion app? The companion app is the official EA Sports companion app for ultimate team. Its layout is only slightly different from the web app, but it is somewhat more user-friendly in terms of usage and access.

Those who have already installed the companion app can look forward to a new update on September 21, which adjusts the contents to EA Sports FC 24.

At what time will the web and companion app for FC 24 be launched?

The web app launched on September 20 at 7:00 PM. A similar time is to be expected for the companion app.

You should also bring a high level of patience, as the enormous demand may lead to overloads. This could cause players to face login issues and may take several hours before you can actually start playing.

On September 22 at 00:00, along with the transfer market, the ball will also start rolling.

With early access, you can play FC 24 a week before release

What is early access? Early access allows you to play FC 24 a week before the official release, that is, on Friday, September 22.

To get early access, you need to have pre-ordered the ultimate edition of FC 24. The pre-order bonuses include useful starter aids for ultimate team, as well as early access, which gives you a chance for an exclusive promo this year.

For more information about early access and the accompanying event, check out our overview article on early access.

When exactly can I play FC 24 with early access?

The exact start time for players on Xbox and Playstation is 00:00. This means if you pre-ordered the ultimate edition and downloaded the game beforehand, you can start playing the first matches at midnight.

PC players will have to wait a bit longer. For PC, the start time is set for 5:00 AM British time, which is 6:00 AM German time.

But not only early access users can peek into the new FIFA successor at midnight.

As an EA Play member, you can play starting September 22

What is EA Play? EA Play is a paid subscription service from EA Sports. As a member, you get the opportunity to invest 10 hours of gameplay in FC 24.

PC players with an EA Play Pro subscription even have the same unrestricted early access as those who pre-ordered the ultimate edition.

What exact start time is there for EA Play or EA Play Pro members?

With EA Play or EA Play Pro, you can start just like with early access on September 22 at 00:00 on Playstation and Xbox, and at 6:00 AM on PC.

If you neither have early access nor are a member of EA Play, you will have to wait for the official release date.

Thus, you have all dates and times at a glance.

If you want more information about the release, as well as the new FIFA successor EA Sports FC 24, check out our overview article on the most important dates and innovations for FC 24.

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Counter-Strike 2 is here – Everything about the release in 2 minutes

Today, on September 27, 2023, the long wait for fans of Counter-Strike finally came to an end. We will show you what you need to know for the release of CS2.

Since Counter-Strike 2 was announced in March 2023 and is considered the successor to the popular e-sport title Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, fans have been waiting for news about the official release of the tactical shooter – and that could be surprisingly soon.

Everything you need to know about the release will be shown here.

Update, September 27, 2023, 21:40: The article was originally published on September 26, when it was still speculation by the community that the release of Counter-Strike 2 would be on Wednesday. We have updated the article on the evening of September 27, after Counter-Strike 2 has been released.

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Counter-Strike 2 Release: Date and Time

What do we know about the release? Counter-Strike 2 was officially released as an update for CS:GO at 22:40 on September 27, 2023.

On time for the release, Valve also released a short launch trailer for Counter-Strike 2, showcasing the gameplay along with some revised maps of the tactical shooter.

You can see the launch trailer for CS2 here:

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Counter-Strike 2: Valve once again impresses with the launch trailer

What was previously known about the release of CS2? Already on September 20, a post from the official Twitter account of Counter-Strike 2 caused speculation in the community. Players suspected ahead of the release that CS2 might be released on September 27.

In the tweet, the CS2 account asked what Twitter users would be doing next Wednesday. Fans believe this means CS2 will be fully released on that day.

We embed the tweet from the CS2 account here:

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What time is the release? An exact time for the release was not known in advance, as the launch on September 27 was just speculation from the community. Rumors suggested that the CS:GO successor would be released at 19:00 German time, but that did not happen.

Hours later, at 22:40, it was time, and CS2 replaced CS:GO.

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Counter-Strike 2 on Steam: Price and Download

This is known about the price of CS2: Counter-Strike will be released as a free upgrade from CS:GO, which is also playable as free-to-play. Valve announced this on the official Counter-Strike website.

What do we know about the download of CS2? According to Steam, the download of Counter-Strike 2 is a total of 33.6 GB, making it slightly larger than CS:GO.

If the download initially causes problems for you or if the store page still shows CS:GO, it helped us to completely close Steam – possibly even via the task manager.

During the limited testing phase of Counter-Strike 2, which has been running since March 2023, the download size of CS2 was about 15 GB.

Is Counter-Strike 2 coming to PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series?

What do we know about a console release: At the current time, there is nothing known about a release of Counter-Strike 2 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, or Xbox One. The limited testing phase of CS2 has not been playable on consoles.

Since CS:GO is not available on Xbox or PlayStation, the chances of a console release for Counter-Strike 2 are slim.

Counter-Strike 2 on PS5, PS4, or Xbox – Will the shooter come to consoles?

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Counter-Strike 2: Release, Beta and Changes to the Successor of CS:GO

From CS:GO it becomes Counter-Strike 2. Therefore, we list all the important information about the release, the start of the limited tests, and all changes.

Valve has officially announced Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), an update for the popular tactical shooter CS:GO. Here, we summarize all the information you need to know about the CS:GO successor.

Update: September 26, 2023: The article was originally published in March 2023. We updated it on September 26 to include new information and a release date speculated by the community.

Update: September 27, 2023: Counter-Strike 2 is now available. More information about the release, including a launch trailer and download size, can be found here: Counter-Strike 2 is now here – Everything about the release in 2 minutes

CS2 Release – When is the update coming?

When is the release of CS2? Counter-Strike 2 is expected to be released in summer 2023. A precise release date is currently not known, but the community currently speculates that Counter-Strike 2 will be released on September 27, 2023.

The basis for the speculation is a tweet from the official CS2 Twitter account, which asked on September 20, 2023: “What are you doing next Wednesday?”

You can see the corresponding tweet here:

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As soon as detailed information about the release date is available, we will add it to the article.

CS2 Beta starts as a limited test – How to participate

When does the limited test start? The “Beta” of CS2, actually a limited test of the update, is already running. The testing phase started shortly after the CS2 announcement on March 22, 2023.

How do I participate in the limited CS2 test? Players participating in the test are selected by the development team based on various factors. These factors include a trust factor and the playtime on official Valve servers.

If you are selected to participate in the CS2 tests, you will receive a notification in the CS:GO menu. The notification contains an invitation, with which you can start the download.

  • For more information, there is an FAQ on Steam.

CS2 – What changes does the CS:GO successor receive?

What improves Counter-Strike 2? Counter-Strike will improve several aspects of the game. On the website, Valve lists the following content:

  • Smoke grenades (gameplay, spread, reactions to light)
  • Redesign of maps (cleaner, brighter)
  • High-resolution effects: The game graphics, visual effects, and interface have been revamped
  • The sound effects have been renovated and retuned
  • New ranked mode: In CS2, the ranked mode has been revamped and renamed “Premier”.
  • Removal of the buy menu: The buy menu, as known from CS:GO, will be replaced by a revamped purchase menu.

The biggest change in Counter-Strike 2 is the switch to Valve’s newer “Source 2” engine, which also runs Dota 2.

You can find a detailed overview of the most important changes in CS2

CS2 Trailer

There is currently no official trailer for Counter-Strike 2. However, Valve has released some videos showcasing some of the upcoming changes.

One of the most impressive changes will be the smoke grenades. You can see how these look in Counter-Strike 2 here:

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Counter-Strike 2: Trailer – The New Smoke

CS2 Skins – What happens to your CS:GO skins when CS2 launches in summer?

Carrying over all skins: Valve has confirmed that you will carry over all CS:GO items to Counter-Strike 2. You will not lose your skins, knives, or stickers.

Additionally, the weapons will receive new high-resolution models in CS2, with some weapon skins benefiting from this. The new, revamped lighting system will also make your skins shine in a new light. Collectors can therefore look forward to this.

CS legend shroud has also shared some of his first thoughts on Counter-Strike 2:

Shooter God shroud talks on Twitch about his first impressions of Counter-Strike 2, joking: “Bye bye FPS”

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Frustrated gamers punish Destiny 2 on Steam: player with 6,100 hours writes negative review

The shooter Destiny 2 actually has good reviews on Steam: Looking at all 565,000 user reviews since the Steam release in October 2019, the online shooter stands at “very positive”. However, in the last 30 days, something went wrong: The reviews have gotten significantly worse. Even a player with 6,100 hours in the shooter expresses their frustration.

How is Destiny 2 currently performing on Steam?

  • Destiny 2 has been on a positive path again after a low point in July 2023. In the last 30 days, there have been peaks of 145,390 players online – the highest number since May 2023.
  • Compared to the previous month, Destiny 2 gained 25% in average player numbers.
  • However, the recent reviews over the last 30 days are now just balanced; they are usually “very positive”.

In August, the new season of the witch started, reigniting interest in Destiny:

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DDOS attacks ruin the fun for players and Destiny 2’s reviews on Steam

What is the reason for this? Especially from September 22 to 24, Destiny 2 received an excessive number of negative reviews on Steam.

A German user wrote on September 24: “I think after 2,698 hours in this game, I can express an opinion: The game is trash. It wasn’t always like this. But it gets worse with each expansion.”

A player with 1,600 hours wrote on September 25: “Ignore the game until Bungie has the DDOS problems under control.”

A player with 6,100 hours cursed (via steam): “I had 6 wins and 0 losses. Was DDOS’d. Had then 5-0, again DDOS. Then again 5-0 and DDOS, meanwhile I was solo the whole time. Thank you, hacker group. Bungie’s servers are terrible. I won’t spend another $100 on the Destiny 2 expansion. It’s not worth it. I’m uninstalling. The game is full of trash.”

This is behind the negative reviews: There are some disappointed players who criticize Destiny in general for the development and the “addictive gameplay”.

The drop in reviews on Steam is caused by the DDOS attacks that the servers suffered in the last days.

Many seem to have written out their frustration. Those who disconnect from a well-running PvP match probably forget that they have already spent 254 days with the game, and that’s only with the relatively new PC version.

Destiny 2 is struggling on all fronts: First mega exploit, then hacker attack, making gaming almost impossible

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Diablo 4: Players do not understand a decision from Blizzard – “A carrot that no one can reach”

In Diablo 4, there is a clear point of criticism that many can agree on: Blizzard has simply overdone it with the rarest items. They are so rare that searching for them does not provide motivation. Players are considering how to improve the situation.

What decision is being made:

  • In Diablo 4, there are so-called “Uber Uniques“: These are 7 unique items. These items drop from monsters higher than level 85, starting from World Tier 4.
  • The drop rate of the items is described as “virtually impossible.” There are rumors of chances around 1:800,000. Most players will definitely never see them.
  • The items also have no fixed values, meaning they can turn out weaker or stronger, and they are not tradable.

It is simply not understood why Blizzard has decided to make these items drop so rarely, that they are unreachable for all players.

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Diablo 4: Merchants are more useful than you think

What is the point of loot that no one can obtain?

What is the problem with the items? Players are discussing these Uber Uniques on reddit. It is understood what function the items are supposed to fulfill in Diablo 4: They serve as a mythical “end goal” in Diablo 4, as a carrot for players to chase to keep them engaged.

Just as one holds a carrot in front of a donkey to keep it moving forward, even though it cannot reach it, Blizzard dangles these items in front of players to motivate them to slay the next thousand demons.

However, it is believed that this carrot is indeed unreachable. Loot that no one can ever obtain is ridiculous in a loot game, complains one user. Another player says he would pay a lot of money to know what happened in the Blizzard meeting when discussing the drop rates of the items in Diablo 4.

There is speculation about how the meeting on the drop rates at Blizzard might have gone. One person speculates that there was a discussion: “We don’t have an endgame in Diablo 4, so make the chances for the items four times worse. That is our endgame!”

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Another player explains: In earlier Diablo games, the rarest items were too easy to obtain, and everyone ran around with a “best-in-slot” item; however, in Diablo 4, Blizzard has gone totally overboard. He has never met anyone who says they would farm for a Shako, as the probability is simply too low and random to set it as a goal.

Additionally: It is also criticized that even if one is lucky enough to find an Uber Unique, they could still be unfortunate enough to find one with poorly rolled stats.

On the other hand, such a unique item is only active for this season, so one only has a short pleasure from it. After all, no one plays in Eternal Mode.

What might be a way to solve the problem? One player suggests making the items at least tradable. Then one would have an achievable goal: One could collect and trade strong items until they could earn enough gold to buy an Uber Unique. That would provide a clear goal, an attainable carrot.

Others consider: Such an item would be so valuable that it would probably only be sold for many US dollars in real money.

The best option would probably be to increase the drop probability to a level where the carrot seems far away but at least somewhat reachable.

More on Diablo 4:

Diablo 4 is set to receive a lot of new content, but some fans believe: It doesn’t need it at all.

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CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 6 has started – All information in 1 minute

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone are launching with its upcoming update in Season 6. Here you will get all the info on the update and the content in a quick overview.

Season 6 has started and with it, there are new skins, weapons, and modes as well as maps that you can test thoroughly. Therefore, we show you in our overview what you can expect from Season 6 and we will update this post as soon as new information becomes available.

You can find a short trailer of the upcoming maps in Season 6 for Modern Warfare 2 here:

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare II – Season 6 Multiplayer Maps

CoD MW2 & Warzone: Season 6 – Release, Update, Content

When did Season 6 start? On September 27, 2023.

How big will the update be? The update for MW2 amounts to 29 GB. The update for Warzone 2 is 3 GB. You need 5.8 GB for the multiplayer pack. Additionally, there are some co-op and campaign updates that require some MB. All values come from the PS5.

What’s included in the update? Activision has planned a lot of content and items that you can expect with Season 6. The following is known:

  • CoD MW2
    • 4 maps at launch
    • 2 additional maps as reskins (Mid-Season)
    • Classic modes get a spooky touch (Mid-Season)
    • Soul event (Mid-Season)
    • Log-in items (Mid-Season)
    • New cosmetic items for ranked play
    • 3 new weapons at launch
    • 1 new weapon (Mid-Season)
    • New prestige
  • Warzone
    • Zombie Royale is back for 2 maps
    • Operation Nightmare
    • Vondead, instead of Vondel
    • Changes to the map fitting for Halloween
  • Additional content
    • Fresh Battle Pass
    • Halloween event
    • New spooky skins in the shop

In Season 6, everything revolves around spooky figures that you might still remember from your childhood. Skeletor or Ash Williams are immortalized as skins and even Lilith and Inarius from Diablo 4 manage to fight with guns against musicians like Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj.

How these skins look and where you can get them, you will find out here in our post: You can soon play the 2 most important characters from Diablo 4 yourself … in Call of Duty

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To get one of the best robes in Baldur’s Gate 3, you actually have to permanently sacrifice a companion

In Baldur’s Gate 3 there is a strong robe in Act 1, for which you usually have to permanently sacrifice a companion. However, a player has shown that there is another way to do it without losing the companion. MeinMMO tells you how to go about it.

Spoiler Warning: The text contains spoilers for a companion quest in Act 1.

In Faerûn, there are many powerful items, from legendary weapons and armor to strong permanent advantages that can make a decisive difference in combat. One of these coveted armors is the Hell robe from Mizora, which you can grab in Act 1.

To obtain this robe, players have so far had to kill the tiefling lady Karlach, one of the companions in the game. However, a player has discovered a way to get the Hell robe without permanently eliminating Karlach. You can even recruit her afterwards.

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Normally, you have to permanently sacrifice Karlach for the robe, but there is another way

What kind of robe is this? You can obtain the Hell robe from Mizora. It grants you fire resistance, +1 to your armor class, and a level 4 spell called Fire Shield: Warm. The spell deals 2d8 fire damage when the opponent hits you with a melee attack – it can last for 10 turns as long as you don’t lose your concentration. Additionally, you take only half the damage if it’s cold damage. On top of that, the robe looks pretty good.

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How do I obtain the robe? Normally, you have to permanently sacrifice your beloved tiefling lady Karlach for the robe. However, the player acedamegames shows you on Instagram how to obtain the robe without losing Karlach.

Here you can see acedamegames’ video:

This is how you can do it according to acedamegames:

  • First, go to the Druid Grove and talk to Wyll. He will ask you if you can defeat the devil for him. Accept the quest, recruit Wyll, and release all your other companions except for him.
  • Next, go to Karlach, but press G once so that Wyll does not follow you to her. Otherwise, a sequence with him will start. Now you kill Karlach first without talking to her beforehand. It’s best to use a ranged weapon, spell, or cantrip for this. But don’t worry, she won’t be permanently dead.
  • Now return to Wyll and talk to him to continue his story quest.
  • Now you can bring Karlach back to life with a resurrection scroll. But be careful not to get too close to her so you don’t trigger a cutscene.
  • Teleport to camp and take a long rest.
  • Mizora will now come to you. After the dialogue, you will receive the powerful Hell robe.
  • After that, you can return to Karlach and even recruit her as if nothing ever happened.

Overall, this method shows that there are often multiple ways to achieve your goals in Baldur’s Gate 3… also in this case through exploits.

More about Baldur’s Gate 3: Player creates an overview of Minthara’s recruitment, showing everything you lose and gain

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China wins 1st e-sport gold in huge game that seems super familiar to you, even though you haven’t played it

Currently, the Asia Games 2022 are taking place in Hangzhou, and for the first time, gaming is also on the agenda: The first competition in E-sports has taken place, and China won the tournament in ‘Honor of Kings’ (Mobile) . The game, a sort of Mobile League of Legends with superheroes, is huge in Asia but has not been able to establish itself in the West as ‘Arena of Valor’.

What kind of tournament is this?

  • The ‘Asia Games’ take place every 4 years. The Asia Games 2022 were postponed to 2023 due to Covid and are currently running in Hangzhou, China.
  • In addition to traditional sports, Asian competitors also hold competitions in mind sports like chess or Go. E-sports are participating for the first time in 2023.
  • The Chinese have now won the first E-sport gold in the history of the Asia Games in the game ‘Honor of Kings’.

Honor of Kings was released in Europe in August 2017 under the name Arena of Valor:

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Arena of Valor shows its gameplay in the trailer

Honor of Kings is a LoL clone that is huge in China

What kind of game is this? The Chinese gaming giant Tencent acquired the studio Riot Games in 2011 and, according to reports, asked the LoL team to develop a ‘Mobile LoL’ for the market in China, because although League of Legends is popular there, the Chinese prefer to play on mobile devices rather than PCs.

However, Riot Games refused, stating that LoL would not work on mobile devices. The Chinese then built a pretty audacious LoL clone for mobile devices, called ‘Heroes of Kings’, and distributed it through their super app WeChat.

In the years that followed, ‘Honor of Kings’ became a massive game in China, played by millions of people, including 163 million women.

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Why don’t we know this? Tencent’s attempt to introduce the game to the West as ‘Arena of Valor’ in 2017 failed. In 2017, we even published a tier list for the game on MeinMMO and saw some quirky heroes like Batman.

By now, there is also an official mobile version of LoL. It seems to be possible to bring LoL to mobile devices after all.

So, the grandson faces off against the grandfather

Thus, China won: China, as the home country of ‘Honor of Kings’, clearly defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the tournament. Thailand came in third.

The final was played in an E-sport center for 4,500 spectators in Hangzhou.

The coach of Malaysia said after the defeat that China is a giant in this game. Competing against them feels like the grandson challenging his grandfather. They are disappointed that they couldn’t give Malaysia its first gold but gave their best.

League of Legends is also played at the Asia Games. For South Korean professionals like Faker, it’s not just about gold and glory, but also about dodging military service:

BTS fans find it totally unfair that LoL stars like Faker are treated better than their favorites

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PS Plus: Games in October 2023 are known – Included are scary monsters and the Wild West

There are again 3 free games for PS Plus Essential subscribers in October. Leaks have already revealed two, and now the third game is finally known. Included is a horror game, farming, and the Wild West.

What games are coming to PS Plus in October? These 3 games you will receive in October:

  • The Callisto Protocol
  • Farming Simulator 22
  • Weird West

When can I get the games? If you have an Essential subscription with PS Plus, you can secure the games for your library starting from 03.10.2023.

The Callisto Protocol

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New horror game comes from a developer of Dead Space and looks exactly like that

Glen Schofield is an expert in modern survival horror and played a major role in the first Dead Space. For The Callisto Protocol, he wanted to return to horror with his own studio. This game has also become a sci-fi survival horror.

As an inmate of a space prison, you must survive in an environment full of creatures. Just like in Dead Space, the different body parts of the monsters are important in combat. In addition to ranged weapons, melee combat is also a major focus of the game.

Soon you will also be able to scare yourselves in cinemas with a new video game adaptation:

Popular horror game takes over the cinemas with creepy robots and pizza

Farming Simulator 22

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Farming Simulator 22 – Cinematic Trailer for Relaxed Job Simulation

If you feel like relaxed farming, you could find what you’re looking for in Farming Simulator 22. Typical for the genre, you have a field and do everything that a farmer does in his profession. Crop production, animal husbandry, and other known activities are covered here.

For fans of tractors and agricultural equipment, there are numerous real brands and machines. Especially the mod support full of community mods on the console offers fans of such games countless things to try and play.

Weird West

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Weird West – Trailer for the crazy adventure in the Wild West

Weird West comes from the people who also brought you Prey and Dishonored, and is an immersive sim. Instead of a first-person perspective, you are in a bird’s-eye view, playing different characters with their own stories in a fantasy version of the Wild West.

The decision-making options and the many approaches to combat and missions are the highlight in Weird West. You have a large arsenal of weapons and abilities, making it worthwhile to replay the game multiple times. If you also enjoy quirky characters and stories, you will find a hidden gem here.

Until when can you secure the games? You can secure the 3 games until July 7th, and as long as you have the PS Plus Essential subscription, you can keep them and play during that time.

In the Essential subscription, you also receive additional goodies in the form of skins or currencies for various games.

For Sony fans, the successor to Marvel’s Spiderman will also finally be released soon:

“Insane attention to detail” – Developers of Spider-Man 2 make PS5 players very happy with a small detail

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The MMORPG Throne and Liberty showcases its endgame with world bosses, areas, and PvE dungeons

Throne and Liberty showcased a lot of its PvP at the beginning of 2023, but PvE fans were uncertain about what to expect in the game. In a new Producer Letter, general mid and endgame content has now been presented. The bosses make a good impression visually.

What was shown exactly? The blog post was about the mid and endgame of Throne and Liberty, which is set to begin at level 30. It showcased:

  • The two world bosses Malakka, the Eye of Death, and Archboss Tevent.
  • Artworks for three different zones were displayed, each accompanied by a small description.
  • The first instanced dungeon “The Breach.” It is aimed at a group of 6 players and is said to require typical MMO elements like tanking and support. At the end, a challenging boss and useful loot await you.

All the images immediately make you want more, especially the fight against Archboss Tevent looks exciting. It is a huge skeleton monster with purple abilities. The screenshot shows around two dozen players fighting it.

This developer letter is, by the way, a supplement to the first one, in which the new combat system and changes to the attributes and the leveling process were introduced.

We have included images of the two bosses and the final boss in the dungeon here:

A lot of PvE in the open world, but conflicts are constantly occurring

How exactly is the midgame structured? From the available information, we know that Throne and Liberty revolves a lot around leveling up and improving your equipment. For this, you can quest in the open game world and participate in dynamic events.

Some of these events are aimed only at PvE players, while others are active with PvP. You can tell by a circular marking around the event. If you enter this, you will automatically be drawn into combat with other players. However, you cannot lose much since there is no full loot and no other consequences from dying, apart from the loss of time.

New is the group dungeon, which will be unlocked at level 30. It is supposed to be challenging, while also providing a good alternative to continue collecting XP and crafting materials.

If you do not want to enter the instanced dungeon, you can visit one of the dungeons in the open world. However, PvP usually prevails there, so you have to fight other players for grind spots and rewards.

Here you can get a first glimpse of the new combat system:

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Throne and Liberty – Preview of the new combat system

Which areas await in the midgame? One area is named Orcs’ Gorge. These orcs are considered the strongest fighters in the history of the continent Solysium. There are said to be constant battles with the green-skinned beasts. Just the concept art shows the typical wooden palisades, tent buildings, and towers that one expects from these creatures.

In the second area, the Grayclaw Forest, werewolves are waiting to take you out. In the Korean presentation, there is mention of a large bridge that has been destroyed, forcing you to run through the werewolf domain.

Zone three is called Lizard Island and is a volcanic island and home to a lizard tribe.

In all three zones, the special weather system will again play a role.

What happens in the endgame? While midgame begins at level 30, you can continue playing until level 50. Only then will you have reached max level. Generally, you can continue to explore the existing content – like the dungeon or quests – or you can focus more on PvP. Because that plays an important role in the endgame.

On the one hand, there are the conflict zones. Every 2-3 days, each area becomes a conflict zone, where guilds fight for territorial control. However, this only happens one zone at a time, allowing you to avoid them well.

The second element is the battle for the large castle, which has been seen again and again in trailers. This battle only takes place every two weeks and brings some bonuses to the controlling guild, but also new tasks.

A outpost, for example, collects taxes, which, however, must be transported to the castle. Other guilds can attack this caravan and thereby seize part or even all of the taxes.

Release still in 2023 in Korea and next year for us

When will TL finally be released? The release of Throne and Liberty has been postponed from 2021 to 2022 and then to 2023. We now know, however, that the MMORPG will not be released in our region until 2024.

In Korea, it is supposed to start in December, along with all changes like the removal of autoplay and adjustments to the leveling process.

Currently, there is a beta running in North America, which, however, is under NDA.

What do you think of the latest information about Throne and Liberty? Are you interested in the MMORPG, or are you more skeptical?

NCSoft is currently working not only on Throne and Liberty but also on an MMORPG about Horizon: A new MMORPG about Horizon: Forbidden West is coming, insider reveals first details.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty: Should you swear an oath to President Myers or not?

In the course of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty you can swear an oath to the NUSA, but should you really do that?

Attention Spoiler: Anyone reading here will encounter information about the fourth main quest of the “Phantom Liberty” story. You have been warned.

Cyberpunk 2077 received a new story with Phantom Liberty featuring new characters, dialogues, and decisions. One of these decisions you encounter when playing the mission “Lucretia My Reflection,” where you meet Rosalind Myers, the president of the NUSA, in an apartment.

During a dialogue, you will have to decide whether you want to pledge an oath to the country. What consequences your decision has and whether you should take the oath will be explained here.

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Idris Elba explains how to survive in Cyberpunk 2077 and takes up arms in the trailer himself

Phantom Liberty: Take the oath, yes or no?

What impact does the decision have? For the course of the “Phantom Liberty” story as well as the different endings, your decision whether you want to take the oath or not has no impact.

Even if you choose not to take the oath, you will still be a member of the Federal Intelligence Agency (FIA).

It primarily concerns a decision meant for playing your role and you can choose the option that you like best.

How do the characters react if I take the oath? If you decide to take the oath, you will receive certain reactions from President Myers and Johnny Silverhand.

Johnny will be unhappy with your decision and will criticize you with the words “fucking pathetic.” In contrast, President Myers will show delight. On the other hand, the president of the NUSA will be disappointed if you do not take the oath.

If you refuse the oath, Johnny is happy. This can increase the connection you have with the eccentric rocker. How well the relationship between V and Johnny is will then influence the ending of Cyberpunk 2077.

Not all decisions in Cyberpunk 2077 have such little impact on the game flow as the question of whether or not you want to take an oath. A wrong answer can even completely exclude you from the Phantom Liberty story:

Cyberpunk 2077: You can easily exclude yourself from the Phantom Liberty story – Here’s how to avoid that

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„A Friend in Life and Death“ – Twitch streamer tells how MontanaBlack helped him in a tough time

The Twitch streamers Carsten aka ELoTRiX (31) and Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (35) are good friends. After a longer streaming break, ELoTRiX recently returned and reported how his buddy supported him.

Which streamer is it about? ELoTRiX became known in 2011 with gameplay videos of shooters on YouTube. Today he is considered the first major shooter YouTuber in Germany. Meanwhile, he is primarily active on Twitch and also one of the most-watched German content creators there.

From the end of July to mid-September 2023, ELoTRiX was not on air and withdrew from the public eye as well. In a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, he announced that personal circumstances were the reason for the prolonged break.

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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video

ELoTRiX: ‘I almost have to cry now’

What was such a difficult phase? When ELoTRiX spontaneously returned on September 12, 2023, he did not want to name the exact reasons for his break. However, it seems that the streamer had gone through a difficult phase and had been struggling with his mental health.

During this time, he received many messages from people in his surroundings, including numerous friendly content creators. One, however, stood out particularly: MontanaBlack is said to have called ELoTRiX several times daily until he finally answered the phone after 50 attempts.

How did MontanaBlack help? The Twitch streamer explains that “in such a phase” every call and every message would mean stress for him. Therefore, he did not respond to the well-meaning attempts to reach him. However, MontanaBlack simply kept trying.

This persistence apparently meant a lot to ELoTRiX: “I almost have to cry now. Monte is a friend for life and death to me.” Regardless of the fame, MontanaBlack is simply “a true brother,” the Twitch streamer says.

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In his own stream, MontanaBlack also talked about the situation. He clarifies that he was not calling persistently to annoy his buddy. He was aware that ELoTRiX simply did not have the strength to answer the phone.

ELoTRiX wanted to talk to no one and just wanted to be in his own world, says the 35-year-old. MontanaBlack explains that he knows such phases himself and understands how much it can mean to see such calls and know that someone is thinking of you and is there if you want to talk.

Since his return, ELoTRiX has mainly showcased the new soulslike Lies of P or chats with his viewers in Just Chatting. He ended his break just in time for some major releases. However, one of them will not flicker across his screens:

Twitch streamer criticizes how much money his colleagues are spending on EA Sports FC: ‘Disgusts me’

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In Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty there is an Easter Egg for The Witcher – Have you found it yet?

Cyberpunk 2077 is the first new game from CD Projekt Red after their AAA hit Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. Even in the base game Cyberpunk 2077, there are a few Easter eggs related to Geralt to discover. In Phantom Liberty, the developers also hid one – have you already found it? If not, here’s how to find it.

Attention Spoiler: The following may contain spoilers about the first four quests of the Phantom Liberty expansion. You have been warned.

What Easter egg is it about? If you visit the restaurant “Captain Calliente” during the fourth main quest of Phantom Liberty, you will find an archaic coin phone from times long before digitization. For the story, you must call the number mentioned by President Myers and meet with a sleeper.

After your successful call, the phone continues to work and you can enter codes at will. If you call one of the numbers on the wall around the phone, the receiver plays a song from the soundtrack of “Witcher 3 Wild Hunt”.

You can read more about the story and contents of Phantom Liberty in our news.

In Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, you will find a Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Easter egg. The image shows the location on the map.
You can find Calliente where the green arrow is marked. The fast travel point to Luxor High Wellness Spa is the closest.

How do you find the Easter egg? First, you must get to Captain Calliente. You will find it in Dog Town, the new DLC area. During the quest line “Lucretia my Reflection”, the main mission will send you past here.

  • Before you can start calling, you first need to restore power and open the door.
  • Once you’re inside, move the cabinet next to the kitchen door.
  • The phone will then be revealed.

Around the device, several Post-it notes with numbers are hanging. The ones for the Witcher Easter egg are on the right between the phone and the door frame.

Unlocking the new Easter egg for the Witcher – here’s how

In the video, we show you how to unlock the Easter egg:

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Cyberpunk 2077: How to find the Witcher Easter Egg

Here’s the written walkthrough as soon as you’re standing in front of the phone:

  • remember one of the two numbers between the device and the door: 5745552377 or 9077555282
  • open the phone’s functions by aiming at the phone and holding down “F”
  • enter one of the two numbers
  • V will now pick up the receiver
  • after a moment, the Witcher soundtrack will play
In Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, you will find a Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Easter egg. The image shows the numbers with which this can be unlocked at the coin phone.
With these two numbers, you can reach Geralt.

Have you already found the Easter egg? Have you already beaten the high score in “Plötzerennen”, a minigame about Geralt of Rivia’s horse, in the base game? We look forward to your comments!

At the end of the quest in which you unlock the coin phone, you can actually exclude yourself from the remaining main quests with just one wrong answer:

Cyberpunk 2077: You can easily exclude yourself from the story of Phantom Liberty – Here’s how to avoid it

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EA FC 24 postpones the first Weekend League – New start now known

In EA Sports FC 24 the first Weekend League is postponed. When the Champions Finals in Ultimate Team will start now, you can find out here.

When does the first Weekend League start now? As EA Sports announced on Wednesday, September 27, the date of the first Weekend League in Ultimate Team has been postponed by one week.

Thus, the Weekend League, also known as UT Champions Finals, will now start on October 6, 2023.

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Originally, the Weekend League was supposed to start according to the menu in EA FC on release day

When was UT Champions supposed to start? Originally, the first UT Champions Finals were meant to start on Friday, September 29, 2023. However, that would also be the same day that the release of the standard edition of EA FC 24 is scheduled – and thus the actual official start date of the game.

This would, however, mean a significant advantage for players who could already utilize the Early Access to qualify for the Weekend League. At the same time, this would also mean an extremely competitive first Weekend League weekend, as probably only the best players would qualify for such early finals in such a short time.

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EA Sports FC 24 shows its gameplay in the Deep Dive

How do players react? The reactions to the tweet, so far, are mixed. Some users emphasize that this is a good decision, but it would have been better to know the correct date from the start. Others, however, complain and are upset because they had invested extra time to qualify for the Weekend League.

What is the Weekend League? Players refer to the Champions Finals as the Weekend League, which takes place only on weekends. To reach these, one must first earn UT Champions points in the Division Rivals mode to then redeem them for qualification. There, one must win a specific number of matches to participate in the finals.

In the finals, however, there are the best rewards compared to the other modes, but the competition against the other players is also very tough.

More about the qualification for the Weekend League in EA FC 24 can be found here.

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Palia Roadmap: What can we expect from the new MMO in the future?

Now that Palia has been in beta for some time and has already received new content, we are left wondering what we can look forward to in the future. Even though we do not have an official roadmap from Singularity 6 yet, there are a few things we can (probably) expect.

What has already been officially confirmed? Through the patch notes, the Discord, or dev updates, some things have been directly confirmed by the developers that we certainly don’t want to keep from you:

  • More options for character creation: beards, different skin colors, new hairstyles, and similar things.
  • Options to interact with decorations: turning water on/off, sitting on benches and chairs. These are major wishes from the players.
  • An obstacle course: for those who can’t get enough of climbing!
  • New areas where players can let loose. Some have even been mentioned in dialogues with NPCs.
  • Magical groves: So far, the purple trees have been a bit too rare, but that should change soon.
  • Signal arrows: Anyone who has had difficulty finding group members may enjoy the signal arrows. Just shoot them into the air, and others will see your position!
  • Controller support: Currently, controllers are only unofficially supported, but in the future, playing with a controller will be very comfortable.
  • Switch version: It is planned that Palia will come to the Nintendo Switch later this year, which fits perfectly for a cozy MMO.

However, there are also a few things that have not been officially announced but are speculated by the players. We have also summarized these for you.

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Cozy-MMORPG Palia starts in open beta and has plenty of addictive potential

New story, new plants, and mystical creatures

What speculations are there? The contents mentioned here are not officially confirmed but are very likely. Either based on previous patches or the frequency with which characters mention certain themes.

  • Less of a speculation, because it will inevitably happen, but more story. With the already introduced fire temple and the associated quests, the story has progressed a bit. However, we can already say that definitely more is coming, as we can see in the temple that at least two more seals exist.
  • Some new recipes and plants have already been introduced into the game, but we can certainly look forward to content in these areas in the future. Especially when we are taken to new places that have their regional specialties. For example, Umbraa is said to be known for its crystals, and the bees that can currently be collected come from Akwinduu. Perhaps in the future, there will be a possibility to keep bees and produce honey?
  • The Maji market will probably not be the only market or festival. Delailah has mentioned a harvest festival, and the Maji market in Bahari City is said to be much bigger. It’s also conceivable that there will be festivals or markets during different seasons, such as a Christmas market.
  • So far, eggs, milk, and butter can only be bought from Zeki, but based on the fact that there are Ormuus (cows) on the Daiya farm and Peklis (chickens) are mentioned repeatedly, there may be a possibility to keep our own animals in the future. Furthermore, at least one character (Nai’o) has mentioned mounts. Given that it is already time-consuming to get from our house to Bahari Bay without fast travel, mounts would indeed be conceivable, especially if the map gets even larger in the future.
  • Magical/mythical creatures. Many characters, especially Elouise, repeatedly mention a beast from the Ancestor Forest. Furthermore, throughout the story, we learn that when humans disappeared, strange beings haunted the world. We probably won’t be able to fight them (because Palia is intended to be without a combat system), but it is certainly conceivable that there could be quests surrounding special creatures.

As you can see, it is definitely exciting in the world of Palia. If you want to make sure you don’t miss any news, you should consider joining the official Discord or following Palia on Twitter. Especially the Discord server is also very actively used by Singularity 6, and patch notes are shared directly there.

What do you think about the future of Palia? And how do you find the MMO in general? Feel free to write it in the comments.

You can learn more about the game in this little report: Palia: After an hour of gameplay, I am sure – It’s not a classic MMORPG, but exactly what I need right now.

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Blizzard lays off employees again: This time the Hearthstone team must bleed

At Activision Blizzard, some employees have been laid off again. This time, it seems mainly to have affected the Hearthstone team.

That there is quite a turnover of employees at Blizzard is now widely known. Especially after the major sexism scandal, there have been many changes. But even now, in the years that followed, there seems to be waves of layoffs happening repeatedly. This time, the Hearthstone team is losing some staff.

Who was laid off? Not all affected are known, but a few have been publicly mentioned through Linkedin. Hunter Curren was laid off, who last worked as a Tools Engineer in the Hearthstone team. He had been with Blizzard for over 18 years. Another layoff affected Joe Belousek, who was also part of the Hearthstone team for the last two years (via linkedin).

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Why were they laid off? This is not quite clear. On LinkedIn, the affected employees say that their layoffs came more or less out of the blue and thus without prior notice. Curren writes that the Hearthstone team appears to be “undergoing restructuring” and that the previous roles likely have no place in it anymore.

One suspicion is that the layoffs are taking place because Hearthstone is not doing very well. This problem could have been exacerbated especially by the loss of the Chinese market at the end of last year. Hearthstone was particularly strong in the Asian region and likely generated the majority of its revenue there.

Layoffs in the shadow of Metzen’s return: The news of the layoffs comes almost simultaneously with the announcement from the World of Warcraft team that Chris Metzen has taken on a fixed role in the team again as Executive Creative Director.

Even though the reports are not necessarily related, it does give the situation an unpleasant aftertaste that, in the shadow of the glorious hiring of Chris Metzen, other employees have to leave. For some, it seems that Blizzard wants to hide the layoffs behind a “Hey, look, Chris Metzen is back!”.

It is currently unknown if developers from other teams are also affected by the layoffs.

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EA FC 24: The best CB talents – Young center-backs in the career

We present to you the best CB talents for the career of EA FC 24. Here you will find center-backs with the greatest potential as well as a selection of affordable CB talents.

This is what talents bring to the EA FC 24 career mode: The best talents are extremely important for success in the career mode of EA FC 24. We present to you here young players who have considerable potential and can improve through good performances.

To keep your goal clean in the career, you need a solid defense that stands firm at the back and keeps the ball away from the goal.

If you then choose the right talents, they can become key players in your club. However, please note the following:

  • Potential is dynamic. So it depends on your training and performances how much a player can exploit their potential.
  • You can retrain players. For example, defensive midfielders can become attacking players if you feel they would be better suited there.
  • The market value is not fixed. You can also try to convince your counterpart of a cheaper transfer.
Talents for all positions: Are you looking for talents in other positions? Then check here:
Overview of all top talents in EA FC 24 for all positions
Talents for GK
Talents for CM, CDM, CAM
Talents for LW, RW, LM, RM
Talents for ST, CF
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Best center-back talents with the greatest potential in the career of EA FC 24

The selection criteria: Here you see center-backs with the greatest potential in the career mode. All players we list here are a maximum of 23 years old and can still develop. However, some are already superstars and thus correspondingly expensive.

These are the best center-back talents (sorted by potential): 

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
William Saliba228389CB53 million
Matthijs De Ligt238689CB83 million
Antonio Silva197888CB28.5 million
Josko Gvardiol218288CB, LB44.5 million
Nico Schlotterbeck238388CB49.5 million
Jorrel Hato176887CB, LB2.8 million
Sven Botman238387CB47 million
Giorgio Scalvini197586CB11.5 million
Gonçalo Inácio217986CB33 million
Piero Hincapié217986CB33 million
Jurriën Timber227986CB, RB33 million
Wesley Fofana227986CB33 million
Mohamed Simakan237986CB, RB32.5 million
Jorne Spileers186985CB3.3 million
Ousmane Diomande187585CB11.5 million
Mickey van de Ven227885CB, LB26.5 million
Castello Lukeba207785CB21.5 million
Leon King196685CB2.1 million
Josip Šutalo237985CB25 million
Malick Thiaw217785CB22 million

Cheap center-back talents in EA FC 24 with high potential

The selection criteria: You see here 10 players who are not too expensive and do not exceed a market value of 10 million. Especially at the beginning of the career, these players can help you when the budget is still a bit tighter.

Affordable center-back talents (sorted by potential):

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Jorrel Hato176887CB, LB2.8 million
Jorne Spileers186985CB3.3 million
Leon King196685CB2.1 million
Abakar Sylla207084CB3.6 million
Leandro Morgalla186084CB, RB2 million
Levi Colwill207484CB8.5 million
Adamo Nagalo207184CB4.2 million
Noah Mbamba186484CB, CDM1.5 million
Eric Martel217484CB, CDM9 million
Willian Pacho217484CB9 million

What do you think about the CB talents? Which ones are you getting for your team? Let us know in the comments!

If you are more active in Ultimate Team than in career mode, then we have put together a strong Bundesliga starter squad for you:

EA Sports FC 24: Strong Bundesliga team under 20,000 coins to start in FUT

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German team signs 5 women for CS:GO, proudly displays them – fires 20-year-old after just 2 days

The German team GamerLegion has secured the services of a women’s team for esports in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). However, one of the players was no longer part of the team after just 2 days and was immediately fired. Shortly after the signing, accusations arose against the 20-year-old Irish player Chloe “KittyTM” Geaney, alleging she made racist remarks.

This was the announcement:

  • Gamer Legion announced on September 23 that they have taken over the roster of “Let her Cook”, a women’s team in CS:GO that was previously without an esports organization.
  • The team consisted of 3 women who had previously played for Astralis W, and 2 new players: The team was to compete under the name GL Prism.
  • From now on, the team was to compete for Gamer Legion in the “Impact League”.

Counter-Strike 2 is set to launch today:

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Counter-Strike 2 heralds a new era – The most important changes in the video

This is how the women were presented: In a video on Twitter, the new signing was introduced coolly. It played with the idea that “GamerLegion” are like Roman legionnaires.

20-Year-Old Accused of Using the N-Word Multiple Times

What went wrong? Immediately after the signing, a user on Twitter came forward and said it was very disappointing to see that one of the new players, the Irish KittyTM, had gotten a spot.

There are several screenshots that allegedly prove that she is a person who openly expresses racist views and therefore should not be signed by any organization.

The Twitter user then posted a Discord chat with a person who, according to their statement, was Kitty_TM. In the chat, this person made racist remarks and was generally terrible.

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A second Twitter user then sent another racist statement from the player to GamerLegion and asked if they were okay with having an openly racist person in their ranks (via twitter).

This was the reaction: GamerLegion fired the player on September 25, just 2 days after her hire, and strongly condemned discrimination of any kind. The immediate termination of Kitty_TM was deemed “inevitable” (via Twitter).

Esports Athletes Face a Dark Past

What it’s about: This is a case of “the internet doesn’t forget”. Anyone planning to earn money professionally as an esports athlete should behave somewhat decently from the beginning of their internet presence; otherwise, the past will catch up with them.

Even things that people said or did while they were still minors can abruptly end careers: nothing expires, and particularly in the case of racist or homophobic statements, there is no puppy protection.

In the case of the Irish player, it’s worth noting that “women in esports” are already a red flag for some esports athletes and Twitter users: they scrutinize this closely and look for misconduct.

Once such allegations are public, an esports organization has no choice but to respond with a dismissal, as the team is reliant on a good reputation for their advertising partners.

Update September 29, 5:08 PM: One day after the Irish professional player, another player has left the GamerLegion team:

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