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What happened next? Initially, Shroud of the Avatar developed very well financially. Through a shop – which some sarcastically say is the only modern aspect of the MMORPG – the game quickly broke the 4 million mark and later even over 15 million dollars that fans invested.

However, not everyone was pleased with this form of monetization. There were houses for hundreds and a castle for 12,000 dollars, as well as countless cosmetics and other bonuses.

Nevertheless, many fans remained loyal to the MMORPG because it ultimately contributed to the bigger picture – a new Ultima. The developers themselves reportedly said: We are the target of an organized hate campaign.

A weak release and the exit of Lord British

How did the player numbers develop? Since Shroud of the Avatar was released almost from the beginning alongside its own client also on Steam, the player numbers can be tracked quite well. During early access, an average of between 50 and 200 people played simultaneously; the game had about 587 players at the official release in 2018.

This isn’t the total number, but it gives a good indication of how the numbers have developed overall. CEO Chris Spears also mentioned at one point that about a third or a quarter of all players were on Steam, the others would use the actual launcher.

However, even the release version was far from the level that many players had expected. Here, the mood shifted significantly, and even the ratings on Steam became worse. For EU players, it was additionally difficult that an external publisher had been commissioned shortly before to accompany the MMORPG here. They felt neglected.

A few months later, the game switched to a free-to-play model, where it only jumped from 318 to 372 players at peak on Steam.

As of now, in 2023, there are still about 35 players logging in simultaneously at peak times. Currently, Shroud of the Avatar only has 52% positive reviews on Steam, with around 3,000 ratings.

How is the studio doing? Not so well. There were early rumors that they were running out of money. Then a model was introduced where players could become shareholders in the company. However, associated rewards, such as insight into finances or player numbers, were not provided.

Moreover, there was a first wave of layoffs in 2018 after the release, and in 2019 the office was closed, with employees expected to continue developing the game remotely to save costs. In October 2019, the game along with its rights and assets was sold to another company. The head of that company was, however, Chris Spears, the former president of Portalarium, the studio behind SOTA.

As a result, the company was completely replaced by Richard Garriott, and he himself played no further role in the development of the MMORPG.

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The game is still running, and Garriott is working on an MMORPG

Where stands the MMORPG today? Shroud of the Avatar still receives irregular updates. However, these are no longer as significant as during early access and release times. The overall player numbers are likely to be modest.

However, anyone who is interested can try the game at any time.

Richard Garriott himself is working on a new MMORPG based on NFTs. It is intended to be a modern Ultima again, with an isometric perspective and lands that players can own:

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What do you think about Shroud of the Avatar and the legacy of Richard Garriott?

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The most beautiful movie of the year is a father-son story in a world full of animal people

Niko Hernes 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

At the Fantasy Filmfest, many films from the horror, sci-fi, and thriller genres can be enjoyed every year. But many other genres also find their place. During the festival, MeinMMO author Nikolas Hernes watched a film that fascinated him despite its bizarre premise.

Which film is it? The French film The Animal Kingdom, which will be called Animalia in German, was featured at Fantasy Filmfest 2023. The premise sounds bizarre at first. Due to an unknown disease, humans suddenly transform into animals.

As they mutate slowly into an animal, they lose more and more humanity as the disease progresses. The focus of the story is on François and his son Émile. Émile’s mother is also suffering from the illness and should actually be taken care of in a medical center in rural France.

But during an accident during the patient transport, she disappears, and François does everything he can to find her. Meanwhile, Émile is at a new school and has to cope with the problems regarding his mother as well as navigate the challenges there.

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A film full of emotional themes

Despite its sci-fi premise, The Animal Kingdom is a quiet and emotional film that primarily focuses on the father-son relationship between François and Émile. And here, one must give great praise.

The two actors Romain Duris and Paul Kircher have a wonderful chemistry together. Whether they are laughing, crying, or arguing, everything always feels authentic and is fantastically acted. But Paul Kircher also impresses on his own with his talent, and every minute one feels with him.

The actual disease in The Animal Kingdom is a framework that tells many coming-of-age themes. One’s own puberty and the process of growing up and rebelling against parental structures are depicted here without clichés and effectively.

Émile is not just a rebellious teen who constantly yells at his father. The many moments of crisis are balanced by fun and emotional scenes that have personally moved me.

One understands both sides, and François, who only wants to protect his son and keep his family together, is authentic and relatable. The themes of societal exclusion, acceptance, and a violent society weave beautifully into this personal story.

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Great costumes and effects

In addition to the acting and writing performance, the costumes of the animal-human hybrids are a true highlight. Practical effects were used here, making many of the costumes look fantastic. There is hardly any CGI nonsense that harms the immersion.

And the concepts of the different mutated humans are fascinating, leading to small body horror moments that never turn into actual scares or horror. A quiet film with such a premise and setup is a nice change of pace.

As a fan of such premises, I was incredibly impressed by how emotional the film really is. The father-son relationship captured me throughout the entire film, and the various costumes were a little highlight. I can only recommend everyone to give the film a chance and believe that it is really worth it when it is released in the regular market here.

The film is expected to be released in Germany in January 2024 under the title Animalia.

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LoL punishes toxic players – and therefore all fans of “ARAM” right along with them

Fabienne Kissel 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Riot has implemented a penalty for toxic players in League of Legends. However, this causes these players to vent their frustration in ARAMs. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.

With Patch 13.19, Riot introduced a significant change to the ranked mode. Toxic players who behave particularly poorly will be penalized, temporarily excluding them from ranked matches. To participate again in ranked play, they must complete a specified number of normal matches, ARAMs or rotating game modes such as URF.

However, ARAMs are apparently being flooded by some toxic players who are now venting their frustration there. Players are upset and demand that toxic players leave ARAM alone.

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Toxic players do not make an effort in ARAM, just to quickly return to ranked play

What do the players say? The current penalty for toxic behavior states that players who stand out negatively in ranked mode will be banned for five games. During this time, it seems that some players choose to use ARAM as a speedrun – to get back into ranked matches as quickly as possible.

ARAM players are frustrated with some toxic players because they do not make an effort. The player LittleMacAteBigMac emphasizes on Reddit that already after one day his chat window is filled with messages urging players to finish the game quickly. Some even go so far as to play without items or with strange item combinations – just to end the game as quickly as possible.

He also writes:

[…] It bothers me because ARAM is significantly less toxic than Summoner’s Rift and for some people it’s the ideal way to play League. Now it’s a great opportunity for toxic types to relieve stress […] without fear that their rank will be punished. […] Leave ARAM alone.[…]
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Other players are also increasingly frustrated and express their dissatisfaction on Reddit, while simultaneously suggesting possible solutions:

Boredy0 writes: No idea why they set it to 5 games instead of 3 wins, everyone could see it coming that people would just try to lose as quickly as possible.
bearingtoon12 suggests: The fact that they pair the unruly players in the queue with the rest of the players for normals and ARAMs is absolutely crazy. Put them all in one lobby against each other.
DazeandConfusedTuna is fed up and writes: This is the only way I still play League, and honestly, I don’t plan to return as long as they don’t change this penalty to something else. The reason I still play ARAM is due to the low toxicity, so I’m really not pleased that Riot is ruining my gaming experience.

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Overall, the dissatisfaction in the League of Legends community regarding the current changes in the ranked system and their impact on ARAM games is clearly palpable. Players yearn for a pleasant and fair gaming experience.

Now it is up to Riot to take the feedback and concerns of the players seriously and possibly make further adjustments to the ranked system.

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Starfield: 5 tips that I learned from my first 120 hours

Dariusz Müller 30. September 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller has thought about what he could have done better after over 120 hours in Starfield and has written down 5 suitable tips for you.

Starfield offers you plenty of options to spend your time in space and accumulate countless hours of gameplay. You can largely decide for yourself how you play and what you do when.

But not every decision made while playing such a powerful game as Starfield is a good one. Therefore, I will summarize 5 lessons I have learned over time in Starfield.

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Spend more credits on weapons and ammunition

In Starfield, you earn a ton of credits throughout the game. Whether through quests, selling loot, or completing bounty missions, you will find ways to make money.

What I found out in my first playthrough of Starfield is that I spent way too little money on weapons and ammunition. I wasn’t weak or out of ammo; my problem was that I didn’t use really fun weapons for a long time.

For example, we talked in the editorial office, but also among friends, about the best weapons in Starfield and I had to realize that I don’t actually own many of the highly praised firearms.

Some I didn’t want to buy out of greed, others I sold because the ammunition was too expensive. So, I went around all the time with cheap guns I found on dead enemies and used the ammo they had in their pockets.

That’s annoying because the gunplay in Starfield can be really fun. So, feel free to buy different weapons, test them out, and don’t hesitate to spend credits to have enough ammunition for a cool rifle.

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Build an outpost earlier

If you want to buy expensive weapons and ammunition, you obviously need a lot of credits. With the construction of an outpost, you can create a solid source of resources early on.

I waited several hours during my first playthrough before I built an outpost for the first time. At first, I wanted to experience action, then explore different worlds, and generally, my outpost should be located on one of the best planets in Starfield.

When I then saw how individual players built entire cities in Starfield and discovered that outposts can automatically farm resources, I was annoyed.

All those hours could have been used by the outpost to farm resources. Resources that I could have later used or sold for the construction of additional outposts. I wasted time and learned that, for example, a plutonium farm is a way to make money quickly.

Organize a ship for fighting rather than a freighter

I admit, I used the Frontier for way too long – that is the ship we received from Constellation at the beginning of the game. Sure, I upgraded it for over 200,000 credits and I thought it looked really cool, but it was still terrible.

There were just space battles against hostile factions where I was mercilessly outmatched – even though Bethesda deliberately made the AI of enemy ships dumb.

My problem was that I had set the focus on shipbuilding wrong. My Frontier should look cool, provide plenty of space for crew members, and have a large cargo capacity.

Eventually, I realized that due to a lack of skills, I couldn’t take as many crew members with me as my ship had space for. Additionally, only unused resources and unnecessary junk lay in my cargo hold.

The worst part is that there are good free ships in Starfield that I simply didn’t use. If I had left my freighter-converted Frontier as it was and instead flown the small Razorleaf, ship battles would have been much more fun for me.

Read comics distributed on planets and in spaceships

I realized early in the game that most of the lootable stuff is worthless junk that I shouldn’t carry around. Especially notes and many books are of no use, I thought. Wrong again.

Some books are not just for reading background stories (which can be very interesting) or for shaping the map. There are books in Starfield that look like comic books and give you a permanent boost to individual stats. One book increases your carrying capacity, another reduces your CO₂ consumption, and the next increases your damage with rifles.

Pay close attention to whether a book grants you a permanent bonus before carelessly leaving the paper trash behind. By the way, you don’t have to keep the books – reading once and tossing them away is sufficient.

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Take notes

Take notes so you can find important or interesting places again! This isn’t a problem I personally have, but one I have experienced with friends and have often seen on Reddit and Twitter.

Where is Neon again? On which planet did you say there is tungsten? Do you remember where I built my outpost? Can you tell me in which system the moon “Adraphon” is? – I could go on with such questions forever.

Many players apparently have a problem finding certain places on the star map. If you have problems with your sense of orientation in space, then take notes somewhere about where to find the most important locations.

Especially interesting are planets with important cities, plenty of useful resources, or special spaceship dealers.

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WoW: First real leak about the new addon – Hidden achievement reveals detail

Cortyn 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

A first real hint about the next expansion of World of Warcraft has surfaced. The mount from the Collector’s Edition spoils where the journey is headed.

In recent days and weeks, there have already been many leaks regarding the next expansion for World of Warcraft, which will most likely be presented at BlizzCon 2023. While the authenticity of the previous leaks could still be doubted, there is now the first concrete hint – and it comes from datamining. A first achievement reveals what bonus there is for the “Heroic” edition of the next addon – and this could have story implications.

What has been found? The dataminers have read an achievement. In the game data, the achievement “Heroic Edition: Algarian Stormrider” is already hidden. This achievement is in the style of previous bonuses for purchasing the Heroic edition of a new expansion – so it is very likely that it is a new mount.

What does this spoil? The interesting thing about this achievement is the name. Even though we do not know exactly what an “Algarian Stormrider” is, the name is suspicious. Because the name is not completely new but already exists in the game – in the form of a mention of “Khaz Algar”. This place was first mentioned in the revamped Uldaman from Dragonflight.

What do we know about Khaz Algar? In a report on the Earthen (the ancestors of the dwarves), we learn that the titanic watchers sent a number of Earthen to sector AR-938 to investigate some “geological anomalies”.

However, the dispatched Earthen fell victim to the curse of flesh and began to undergo a similar transformation as the dwarves known today from Ironforge – even though they were at a completely different end of the world.

These new dwarves later named sector AR-938 “Khaz Algar” – thus they formed their own kingdom.

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So whether the next expansion takes place near Khaz Algar is not 100 % proven – but since the new mount already draws on the name of this place, it seems very likely.

We will hopefully learn more about the next WoW expansion by November 3 at the latest – because that is when BlizzCon 2023 takes place.

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EA FC 24: German streamer poses on Twitch first with a baseball bat, then throws controllers wildly around him

Thomas Dummer 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

A German streamer has set some goals for the launch of EA FC 24 and confidently presented himself with a baseball bat in front of the camera. However, he quickly lost not only his nerves but also two controllers.

What’s it about? Noahzett, a German Twitch streamer, initially appeared eager for the new FIFA successor, skillfully twirling a baseball bat in his hands.

In a match, he had just received the ball in his half when the connection between the controller and the console was severed. What happened next can be seen after a few seconds in the following video clip.

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Streamer in Rage: Loses the Game, Then Two Controllers

What happened next? In the video, you see how Noahzett helplessly searches for explanations as to why his controller isn’t working. Then, what had to happen, happened.

The opponent took advantage of the situation of his defenseless adversary and scored a goal. The streamer then lost his composure. Cursing, he briefly turned away from the screen and hurled his controller with full force across the room; the impact, presumably against a wall, is clearly audible and suggests that the controller was damaged in the process.

Without further ado, Noahzett wanted to switch to a backup, but this controller also thwarted the streamer’s plans. Instead of returning to the game, a window opened showing the status of the device driver update.

Already irritated, the flight of the first controller was followed by the second.

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For Noahzett, this brief outburst of anger had far-reaching consequences, which we explain below in the article.

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What were the consequences of the outburst? In the short term, the destruction of his two controllers meant not only the defeat in the game but also the end for EA FC 24, at least for that day, as his supply of gaming hardware was thus exhausted.

In the long term, Noahzett promised to improve and framed his emotional reaction in another YouTube video. Here you can see the complete statement about his rage.

Because the streamer had also destroyed a controller or two in anger in the past, he came up with a provocative bet. In his statement, he initially showed a new controller and tied his bet to it, which he outlined in a post for his community on X (formerly Twitter).

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If he fails to keep said controller intact until EA FC 25, he will have an EA logo tattooed. He did not clarify where and how large this tattoo would be.

And the streamer also left himself some smaller loopholes in his bet. In the statement linked above, he notes that he would rather throw his computer mouse or vent his frustration on his setup with the aforementioned baseball bat.

It remains to be seen whether he will think of that when his anger rises again.

So that you don’t have to get too upset in EA FC 24, we have the best tactics and formations ready for you.

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One of the most significant shooter series of all time is getting a remake

Cortyn 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

For many years, fans of Max Payne had to wait for new adventures. Now, at least the remake of the first two parts is within reach.

In the early years of the 2000s, there were some game series that fans still hold in special memory. Back then on PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, “Max Payne” was one of the most well-known action shooters, produced in the style of “Film Noir” and convincing with a great story and fantastic gameplay.

A second part, “The Fall of Max Payne,” was already released in 2003 and was also a hit.

Exactly these two games are getting a remake more than 20 years after their release and are supposed to be brought up to modern technical standards. This is not just a “remaster,” but a complete redesign.

When will the remake be released? A specific date for the remake is not yet available. However, it is clear that it is supposed to have the “production value of a AAA title” and that both parts will be combined into a single game. So if you haven’t played Max Payne 1 and 2 yet, you might want to wait for the remake to enjoy it in better graphics and “in one go.”

The game will be released on PC, but also on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.

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What was special about Max Payne? Even though it has become standard in many games today, Max Payne is considered the pioneer of the so-called “Bullet Time.” Here, the flow of time in the game is drastically slowed down for a few seconds, allowing players to take a closer look or make several precise shots that would be hardly possible in the heat of a normal battle.

This Bullet Time, which many might also know from the first Matrix film, has since been adopted in numerous games. There is something similar in Red Dead Redemption, GTA V, or the action series Bayonetta.

Are you excited about the return of Max Payne? Or would you prefer a Max Payne 4 instead of a remake?

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Community of EA FC 24 is annoyed by duplicates in Ultimate Team: “Ridiculously outdated system”

Julian Schröder 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In EA FC 24 the problem with duplicates in Ultimate Team is becoming particularly evident and the community is discussing it heatedly.

In the recent FIFA titles, especially in FIFA 23, it has become clear that EA Sports is noticeably moving towards untradeable cards – that is, cards in Ultimate Team that cannot be offered or purchased on the transfer market.

Especially in newer packs that can be purchased in the store or packs from SBCs (Squad Building Challenges), one can find cards that one cannot easily get rid of. While these can be played well and used in one’s own club, if the cards are too weak or simply don’t fit into one’s team, one has a problem.

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This is the problem with duplicates: The big problem with duplicates in EA FC 24 is one that has existed for many years. When you open a pack and find duplicates, you cannot open another pack until you have taken care of the duplicate cards.

And you can deal with duplicates in the following ways:

You put the duplicates into Squad Building Challenges to unlock new packs or players.
You discard the duplicate cards for 0 coins.

However, there are currently issues with both options, as EA FC 24 simply does not offer enough suitable SBCs into which the duplicates could be placed. Thus, the only option left is mostly to discard, which is also not ideal since you just give away the card without getting anything in return.

This is particularly frustrating when discarding cards with high ratings, which would have been worth some coins in the tradable version.

What the community says about duplicates in EA FC 24

On Reddit there is a thread gaining a lot of traction, reporting on the current duplicate issue in EA FC 24. We have selected a few voices for you:

Dr_PainTrain: ‘I opened a Jumbo Rare Player Pack and 60% were duplicates. It’s annoying to have to discard them all.’
Tahsein4523: ‘The same thing happened to me. An absolutely ridiculous outdated system. At least give us the option to save players for an overpriced SBC like Guimaraes.’
jl94x4: ‘Quick selling for 0 coins is a joke. Untradeable cards should have the same quick sell value as tradable cards. Even if it’s only half, I would support that.’
mistercapitan: ‘I even had to discard three 87-rated Kobel.’
WALTON1981: ‘They should introduce a Rare Gold Player Pick SBC, for which you have to submit 11 Rare Gold cards.’

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A solution does not seem to be in sight for now. What do you think about the duplicates in EA FC 24? Is it a problem for you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

If you want to secure strong cards right now, take a look at the new RTTK card (Road to the Knockouts) from Giovanni Reyna:

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Alice in Borderland gets a 3rd season on Netflix – But the story has long been over

Fabienne Kissel 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Alice in Borderland returns with a third season on Netflix, even though the story has already concluded in the manga. MeinMMO reveals what it’s about.

The Japanese thriller series based on the manga Alice in Borderland is entering its third round. As Variety reports, Netflix, specifically Kim Minyoung, announced this news during the APOS conference in Indonesia and confirmed that Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya will reprise their roles as Arisu and Usagi.

Netflix also announced the continuation via Twitter, with this teaser:

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What is Alice in Borderland about? Alice in Borderland is a dystopian thriller series based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso. The story revolves around Arisu (played by Kento Yamazaki) and his friends who are suddenly drawn into a mysterious parallel world.

This parallel world is an abandoned Tokyo where they are faced with a choice: Either they must play dangerous games and win to survive, or they risk death. The games in this world are lethal and dangerous, and they are divided into four categories represented by the colors of a playing card.

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What happens next with Alice in Borderland?

With the conclusion of the second season of Alice in Borderland, the manga source material has been fully adapted. The third season could revolve around a new story, as the main characters are still involved.

Spoiler: The second season ended with an exciting cliffhanger that left fans buzzing. A joker card was presented on a table, which led to intense discussions on Reddit about whether a third season is planned and what the significance of the card might be. Now, fans can definitely look forward to another season that may reveal new secrets.

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When will the third season be released? Unfortunately, the release date for the third season of Alice in Borderland has not yet been determined. The first two seasons were each released in December, with the second season starting on December 22, 2022. Therefore, it is possible that the third season might also be released in December, possibly as early as 2024. However, you can probably expect a longer wait.

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Player in Baldur’s Gate 3 tricks powerful boss with a magical flower: ‘He ran aimlessly around’

Fabienne Kissel 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 a player was able to depower one of the most powerful bosses using a flower. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.

Spoiler: The article contains story spoilers that extend to after Act 2.

Baldur’s Gate 3 offers players an almost endless range of opportunities to express their creativity. One of these opportunities led to an impressively easy victory over a feared necromancer in the second act. In this case, the player used a seemingly useless weapon – a magical flower.

To make room for the bloom, we have embedded a video from MeinMMO. It gives you three tips on how to reduce your burden:

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Player tricks Balthazar with a flower

How did he manage that? It all started with a discussion about the mysterious Sussur flower from the Underdark in Act 1. It is a strange plant that can create an antimagic zone around it.

Under normal circumstances, this plant would hardly make it onto a player’s Must-have list. The flowers tend to wilt as soon as you say goodbye to the gloomy Underdark.

However, the player Kill-bray found out on Reddit that the Sussur flowers can also survive outside the Underdark:

The bloom must be placed in a bag or another container and kept sealed.

He also found out that you can not only steal from NPCs to take loot from their pockets but also to secretly slip them your own items.

What was the battle against the necromancer like? His grand strategy unfolded when he found himself inside the Temple of Shar in Balthazar’s chamber, a powerful necromancer. Here he put his bold plan into action. He donated the bag with the Sussur flower to Balthazar.

In the later fight with him (in the Night Song), Balthazar literally did nothing. He was in quite an uncomfortable position. Because of the antimagic barrier around him, his magical powers were useless.

So instead of casting spells or summoning undead minions, he ran around aimlessly and had nothing to do. Balthazar was probably not prepared for this flowery turn.

Now the player only had to defeat the many undead creatures, which proved to be an easy fight. The biggest problem was a wizard who blinded some of my party members, but ultimately it was a straightforward fight.

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Finally, what started as a playful idea evolved into a triumphant success. It is always astonishing to see what brilliant solutions players can come up with through their creativity. It shows us that it is worth taking a closer look at seemingly ordinary items. With a touch of creativity, they could be the key to victory.

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EA FC 24: “Coach fired” bug frustrates players in career mode – This is what EA says

Julian Schröder 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In the career mode of the FIFA successor EA FC 24, a bug has emerged that is causing considerable frustration. We will reveal to you what error it is.

The career mode of EA Sports has received some new features that, while not revolutionary, expand it with some functions. Now there are:

Simplified tactics with Tactical Visions.
Better preparation for the next game with “Match Preparation” and “Matchday Training”.
A new camera perspective at the sideline to view the game like a coach.
A player agent in the player career who helps you become a superstar.
Your own coaching staff that you can hire.

However, there seems to be an error with the last point that is causing frustration among players.

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This is the “Coach Release Bug”: In the career mode of EA FC 24, you have your own coaching staff for the first time, which you need to take care of. You hire coaches who help you improve your squad and accelerate player development.

The various coaches have star ratings from 1 to 5 and can be fired and rehired. And it is eventually necessary when you want to opt for stronger coaches to get more out of your team.

But there is a problem: When firing a coach, the game crashes completely, and nothing can be done. You cannot return to a previous menu, nor can you proceed to the next one.

The only thing that helps after the crash is restarting the game. And after restarting, the coach you wanted to fire is still there.

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Is there a solution for the bug? In the official EA FC 24 forum, the bug is being discussed heatedly, and many players report their experiences with the annoying error. An EA staff member responded in the forum and confirmed that the studio is aware of the problem and is working on a solution.

You can check the status of the bug here.

What do you think about the bug? Has it affected you as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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WoW HC: More than 2,000,000 dead heroes – every 5th is a Hunter

Cortyn 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Hunters are the worst class in WoW Classic HC – at least when you look at their deaths. They have died more frequently than anyone else.

World of Warcraft Classic has especially celebrated remarkable success with the “Hardcore” version. The game mode is still quite popular, and anyone looking at the official HC realms will find players at every level – no wonder, as many often have to start over. How often, that has now been published by Blizzard in a small infographic.

The frequency of deaths for the various classes: Via the X-Account (formerly Twitter), Blizzard has published a small statistic indicating how often players in WoW Classic Hardcore have met their demise. Keep in mind that each death represents the permanent end of a character – as there are no revivals here.

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The leaders of the statistics are clearly the hunters. More than 400,000 of them have bitten the digital dust and died alongside their companions (and due to a lack of arrows).

At the bottom of the statistics are paladins and shamans – which seems logical as both classes can only be found with the Alliance or only with the Horde.

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How amusing it is to see some rush to their death is shown in this clip.

Why do hunters die so often? While one can certainly bring up the old meme of “hunters can do nothing,” there is likely another reason. Hunters are generally considered one of the easiest classes to level in the “Hardcore” mode of WoW Classic. This is due to several factors, because:

Hunters have a companion (pet) that can absorb damage.
Hunters can run faster themselves and slow down enemies, thus escaping well.
Hunters can feign death and thus avoid almost all fights.

This combination ensures that hunters are fundamentally a good choice to take on the challenge of a hardcore character. Accordingly, it is likely that simply more hunters have been created.

Which class did you play in WoW Classic HC? And how many hunters have you let die in the process?

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How a Single Movie Destroys Blockbuster Cinema

Linda Knabe 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In the new video from Nerdkultur, you will learn from Marco Risch which film manages to compete with the big blockbusters despite a comparably low budget.

Who or what is Marco Risch? Marco Risch has been uploading videos with news, reviews, analyses, and interviews about current films, series, and video games on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur since 2015.

In his podcast Nerd & Kultur , he chats every Sunday with his colleague Yves Arievich about topics like Star Wars, Marvel, and DC. With both, he is part of the Webedia network, of which MeinMMO is also a part.

What the film The Creator and its production are all about, Marco tells you in his video:

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Who and what is behind the production? As Marco describes in his video, The Creator is the Terminator 4 we were promised.

What really makes The Creator stand out is its comparatively low budget, allowing the film to compete with the big blockbusters.

The production costs for films have increased significantly in recent years. In 1997, the film Face/Off with a budget of 80 million dollars was one of the most expensive action films. By comparison, Ant-Man 3 cost a whopping 200 million dollars.

And suddenly, The Creator came along with a budget of also 80 million dollars and feels like a 300 million dollar production. Moreover, the film changes something forever in Hollywood with its techniques, or as Marco describes it, he democratizes filmmaking.

Behind it all is Gareth Edwards, known for films like Rouge One and Godzilla. After his last hit, however, he stepped back from cinemas for 7 years before working on The Creator.

Edwards is known for having developed an innovative method. His idea was to film entire movies at special, exotic, and suitable locations and then to re-work them with visual effects. This differs significantly from the approach taken for these films otherwise.

But this enabled Edwards, for example, to allow small teams to produce their films cost-effectively. And thus the masterpiece The Creator was created with a very low budget.

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What is The Creator about? The story behind this film makes it even crazier that The Creator has become a revolution for Hollywood. Because the film deals with the evolution of AI and thus fully captures the current zeitgeist.

As people are at war with artificial intelligence, Special Forces agent Joshua is tasked with locating and eliminating the AI architect. Because he has developed a weapon to annihilate all of humanity.

As they then enter the enemy territory, they discover that this weapon is an AI in the form of a child.

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EA FC 24: So easy to get the new, strong Reyna card without any coins

Julian Schröder 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

In EA FC 24 Ultimate Team, the first major promo has started with the RTTK event. There, you can grab a strong card of BVB star Reyna, and we’ll show you how to do it.

As part of the RTTK event (Road to the Knockouts) in EA FC 24, there are a whole bunch of new special cards. However, particularly expensive RTTK cards like Haaland (92), Osimhen (90) or Bruno Fernandes (90) are far out of reach for many players.

Fortunately, the promo brings a really strong card that you can unlock without any coins.

What kind of card is this? It is an RTTK card of Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna (84), who can be used as an attacking midfielder, as well as LM, RM, or RF. The card has strong stats and can significantly improve your team, especially at the start of Ultimate Team.

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What makes the Reyna card strong: RTTK-Reyna has strong stats in all areas that are important for an offensively oriented midfielder, surpassing 80. He is fast, has a decent shot, offers strong passing stats, and shines with outstanding dribbling stats.

Furthermore, it is of course a great advantage that this is an RTTK card that can get stronger over time. If Dortmund manages to secure 2 wins from the remaining group matches, Reyna will rise to a rating of 85. And if BVB even reaches the Round of 16 in the Champions League, a 86-rated card awaits Reyna.

The only real weakness of the free card may be the 2 stars for the weak foot. So you should definitely avoid shooting at the goal with your left foot.

How to get RTTK-Reyna in EA FC 24

These are the tasks you need to complete: To get the new Reyna card into your team, you just need to complete a few simple tasks in Ultimate Team.

You need to complete the following:

Prepare 5 goals with an American player using through passes in Squad Battles (difficulty at least semi-professional) or Rivals.
Score 10 goals with a Bundesliga player in Squad Battles (difficulty at least semi-professional) or Rivals.
Score at least 2 goals per game in 4 separate Squad Battles matches (difficulty at least semi-professional) or Rivals.
Win 10 Squad Battles matches (difficulty at least semi-professional) or Rivals while having at least 3 Bundesliga players in your starting lineup.

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Once you have completed the tasks, you can welcome RTTK-Reyna into your team and hope that the card gets even stronger in the future.

What do you think of the Reyna card? Will you grab it? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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EA FC 24: Squad Battles are currently very rewarding, play them now this weekend

Max Handwerk 30. September 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

EA FC 24 has launched and players want to improve their teams in Ultimate Team. The Squad Battles mode is ideal for this.

What are Squad Battles? In this mode, you play against the AI instead of real players. For each match, you receive a score based on the result and various game data. The better you play, the more points you earn.

These points contribute to your weekly ranking, and you can complete a total of 32 matches that will be counted. Your result then determines what kind of rewards you receive. The higher you finish, the better the reward. The Squad Battles rewards are always available on Sunday mornings.

However, the regular Squad Battles rewards are not the only reason you should play this weekend.

Many packs in the objectives are easier to achieve in Squad Battles

There are various reasons to start in Squad Battles if you want to improve your team.

The difficulty: You can choose how strong your opponent is. This gives you, firstly, the opportunity to play with affordable starter teams, and secondly, to try out new gameplay mechanics.

Especially at the beginning, the Division Rivals mode is very competitive, as many players are starting and stronger opponents also need to rank up. If you want to start more relaxed, choose Squad Battles.

The time: Squad Battles have 4-minute halves this year. This allows you to finish matches faster than in other modes.

Strong rewards in objectives: There are a lot of objectives right at the start in EA FC 24 that you can complete relatively quickly if you score many goals in Squad Battles and achieve high victories. A few examples of current objectives:

You get a “Gold Pack” for 25 assists, a “Two-Rare-Gold-Players-Pack” for 50 assists, and a “Premium-Gold-Players-Pack” for 150 assists in any mode. This works well in Squad Battles. A Jumbo-Rare-Players-Pack is even available for 400 assists, but that takes longer.
There are also some rewards for the completion objectives.
- 10 chip goals bring a “Two-Rare-Gold-Players” pack.
- A Mega-Pack is available for 50 power shot goals.
- A Rare Mega-Pack is awarded for 75 goals from finesse shots.
- Another Rare Mega-Pack is available for 100 goals.
- 250 goals earn you a Jumbo-Rare-Players-Pack.
- 50 volley goals give you a Premium-Gold-Players-Pack.
The series “Mastery: Squad Battles” in the milestones rewards you with different packs for Squad Battles victories.
- A “Rare Player (82+)” pack is available for 10 victories.
- A “Two-Rare-Gold-Players-Pack” is available for 25.
- A “Rare-Players-Pack” is available at 50.
- More rewards are available for 100, 200, and 300 victories as well as for overall completion. That will take longer, but especially at the start, it is useful.
“FC-Founder” is a task series where you need to collect various victories and goals while wearing the “FC-Founder home jersey”. You get this as a Founder if you play until November 1st. Here you get a lot of EP, which helps you progress in the season and earn rewards.

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Even more objectives: These are just a few examples; more objectives may be added. There is also a series of objectives with first ownership players – that is, players you have from SBCs, packs, or rewards, not from the transfer market. If you build a corresponding team, you can also earn the rewards from it on the side.

Some of these objectives can also be completed in other modes; in Squad Battles, it is simply easier. Especially if you want to collect many packs to enhance your team at the start, this is advisable.

Special card for Reyna: The RTTK event in EA FC 24 has started and features a special card for Reyna from BVB. You can also secure this by completing the corresponding objectives in Squad Battles. Make sure that you at least need the difficulty Semi-Pro here.

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Evolutions: You can improve some of your players in Evolutions. You can usually use Squad Battles matches to complete your objectives and upgrade your players. This is also worth it early on.

In general, Evolutions are one of the most exciting new features in the UT mode of EA Sports FC 24. They allow you to equip various cards in your club with better stats.

So you can better select which cards you want to use for this, you can use various tools. We show you how an Evolutions calculator for EA FC 24 works.

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Adults fight over Pokémon merch, selling their loot for hundreds of euros on eBay

Fabienne Kissel 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The Pokémon exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam attracted a crowd of people eager to snag exclusive merchandise and resell it at a high price.

The unusual collaboration between Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam was supposed to be a unique experience for fans and art enthusiasts. However, what started as a promising opening day on September 28 quickly turned into total chaos.

Numerous people rushed into the museum to buy coveted merchandise in large quantities – only to sell their finds at inflated prices.

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What kind of merch are we talking about? Among the merchandise are plush toys, t-shirts, bags, and much more. The limited availability Pikachu collector card called Pikachu with Felt Hat is particularly sought after, as it is distributed as a reward for completing a special task at the museum.

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Many are now reselling the Pokémon merch at inflated prices on platforms like ebay, especially the Pikachu card. This card was not collected by all fans, but is being offered at extremely inflated prices. A glance at ebay shows that the Pikachu card is listed for up to 900 euros.

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How are fans reacting? The reactions of Pokémon fans to this development are marked by frustration and anger.

AntaraelDulacre emphasizes (via X): Scalpers are the reason we can’t have nice things. […] Videos circulating show adult men (and women) fighting for Pokémon merchandise in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which was an initiative to spark children’s interest in art.

JoeMerrick writes (via X): This makes me so sad. […] I’ve seen so many who wanted to go, just to get tickets and merchandise for resale.[…]
Tickled Pickles reports (via X) that some wanted to steal his card: I was there today and the card was awesome, but when I came out, I was almost attacked by vultures trying to buy or even steal my card.

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The art exhibition can still be visited at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam until January 7, 2024. It remains to be seen how the museum and The Pokémon Company will respond to the situation.

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6 things where PS5 and Xbox are simply better than a gaming PC

Benedikt Schlotmann 30. September 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

Many gamers consider whether to buy a gaming PC or a console instead. But what do PS5 and Xbox do better than a real gaming PC? MeinMMO presents the advantages of consoles.

If you want to game nowadays, you have different options: Either you play on a gaming PC, on a console, or you grab your phone.

But where are the differences or advantages of a console compared to a gaming PC? MeinMMO lists reasons for choosing a gaming console. And at this point, it doesn’t matter whether you choose a PS5 or an Xbox.

Optimization

Many people criticize that PC games are increasingly poorly optimized. Some games were technically released so poorly on Steam that many gamers loudly complained about the state of the games. Some players believe that DLSS is the reason for the poor optimization.

If you don’t want to wait forever for updates or performance improvements, you turn to a console. Because in most cases, games run significantly better on the Xbox or PS5. Starfield runs excellently on Xbox, while players on PC complain about minor issues.

Consoles have the advantage that games can be tailored exactly to the hardware of the console. Developers can set up the PS5 in their office and thoroughly test the game. Testing 20 different PC configurations is nearly impossible.

A PS5 or Xbox is cheaper than a gaming PC

The purchase price for gaming consoles like the PS5 or Xbox is generally lower than for a gaming PC. For an Xbox Series X or a PS5, you pay around 500 euros. For the versions without a drive, you pay a little less.

A high-performance gaming PC currently costs around 1,000 euros and sometimes even significantly more. At least if you want to play current AAA titles like Starfield or Cyberpunk 2077 with many details and in high resolution (WQHD, 4K). For many indie games, however, you don’t necessarily need high-end hardware.

At the same time, you have to keep in mind with PC gaming that you will eventually need to upgrade your hardware or at least should. A console can only be upgraded to a limited extent – at most with a larger SSD.

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Consoles rely on exclusive titles

For many years, consoles have relied on exclusive games, so-called “system sellers”: manufacturers hope to convince people to buy a console with special games.

In 2023, the exclusive argument does not seem to be as strong as it was a few years ago. Because games like the “Horizon” series, which were long exclusive to PlayStation, or the “Halo” series on Xbox, are now also available on PC. Manufacturers like Sony are bringing more and more former exclusive games to PC.

Nevertheless, it remains true: If you want to play certain exclusive games directly at release, you need the corresponding console. The new “Spider-Man” game, for example, can only be played on PS5. Sony has since explained how long PS5 games will remain exclusive and when they will be released on PC.

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Consoles have a long lifecycle

Manufacturers like Sony or Microsoft develop their consoles for a runtime of several years. Often, they work closely with developers so that you can easily play current games on your console even in 4 or 5 years.

And even when a PS6 is officially released, the old generation will still be supported for several more years. You may not be able to equip your PS5 or Xbox Series X with a faster processor or a better graphics card, but that is usually also not necessary.

Perfectly coordinated hardware

If you buy a console, you get a perfectly coordinated system. Normally, you start your console and can start playing immediately. You don’t have to worry about drivers, software, or other updates. Because the manufacturers have already taken care of that for you.

When you buy a PS5 or Xbox, you get a complete package right away. If you assemble a gaming PC, you can choose from a multitude of different components.

It already plays an important role whether you choose AMD or Nvidia when buying a graphics card.
Moreover, both AMD and Intel offer a wide range of processors that you can integrate into your system.
In addition, many components come from different manufacturers. So you can buy RAM from Corsair and opt for an MSI motherboard. But you can just as well go for RAM from Crucial and use an ASUS motherboard.

In the best case scenario, everything runs seamlessly on your gaming PC, in the worst-case scenario, you have to check the individual components if something goes wrong.

In gaming PCs, different hardware can be installed in each device. Whether it is a different processor or a different graphics card. Developers have already stated that the optimization of games is hardly feasible due to the many different PC configurations.

Consoles offer Plug-and-Play

The probably biggest advantage: Consoles are easy to use. You connect the device to the power supply, start the console, and in most cases, you can get started right away. With a gaming PC, you may need to make various settings or your game may crash first.

With a console, it rarely happens that something doesn’t work. There are exceptions, though: Cyberpunk 2077 was considered unplayable upon release on PS4 and Xbox One and the last-gen (PS4, Xbox One) often has to do without certain features to keep the games playable.

When will the end come for the PS4 and Xbox One? For the old generation, the PS4 and Xbox One may eventually face an end sooner or later. The current consoles are now well available and accessible everywhere. And Sony has already shown that fewer and fewer games will be released for the PS4:

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Arnold Schwarzenegger was initially rejected for a sci-fi movie, then took control and made himself the main character

Jasmin Beverungen 30. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Actually, Arnold Schwarzenegger was not supposed to get the lead role in Total Recall. However, he saved the film by gaining decision-making power over it.

What problem did the film face? Originally, producer Dino De Laurentiis was responsible for Total Recall. However, he did not have Arnold Schwarzenegger in mind for the role of protagonist Douglas Quaid.

His candidates all had a slimmer physique than Schwarzenegger, which would have suited the thin office worker in the story better. The following actors were shortlisted:

Richard Dreyfuss
Patrick Swayze
Matthew Broderick
Jeff Bridges
Christopher Reeve

Schwarzenegger was not considered partly because of his bodybuilder physique and partly because of his concurrent casting in the Conan saga.

But fate was not kind to the film. Another project by De Laurentiis had to be canceled, leading him to file for bankruptcy. Therefore, the release of Total Recall was in limbo.

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How Arnold Schwarzenegger Saved the Film

What did Schwarzenegger do? The film rights changed hands for three million dollars to Carolco Pictures. They commissioned Schwarzenegger to take control of the production.

As a little motivation, the actor received a whopping ten million dollars plus 15 percent of the box office gross.

Arnold Schwarzenegger took on the role and made decisions about the film’s cast and script. He placed himself in the lead role, even though he did not have the same physique as protagonist Douglas Quaid.

Therefore, Schwarzenegger simply decided to turn the thin office worker into a muscular builder.

Was the film a success? Total Recall was a major milestone in Schwarzenegger’s career. The film grossed 261 million dollars, ensuring the production team at least recouped Schwarzenegger’s hefty salary.

What Total Recall Is About

In the year 2084, construction worker Douglas Quaid constantly dreams of living on Mars. He therefore books a virtual trip to the planet through the company Rekall Inc. An accident occurs, causing Quaid to wake up with a completely new identity.

He faces nasty opponents, and his wife reveals to him that she is an agent of the Mars dictator Coohaagen. To escape this nightmare, Quaid must travel to Mars and complete the mission that his real self initiated.

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German team signs 5 women for CS:GO – 22-year-old leaves after 3 days and vile accusations

Schuhmann 29. September 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The German e-sports organization GamerLegion has signed 5 women on September 23 to form a team in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO, now Counter-Strike 2): A 20-year-old Irish woman was fired on September 25 for racist comments. A 22-year-old Dutch woman also left on September 26 after accusations arose that she was caught cheating and had ‘only become a woman to continue playing CS:GO.’

Who has GamerLegion signed?

The team had hired 5 women who had played for Astralis W in May 2023, operating under the name ‘Let Her Cook.’
The plan was for the women to compete as ‘GL Prism’ for GamerLegion in the Impact League.
But just 2 days later, GamerLegion had to terminate one of the women, 20-year-old Irish KittyTM, due to chat messages that surfaced in which she had made racist remarks.

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This is the new development: A second of the new players has already left GamerLegion on September 26: 22-year-old Luna ‘ManeschijnX.’ She had won the IESF Women’s World Championship in September with Netherlands fe, a prize worth $40,000.

The former CS:GO professional player Esmee Pauw (25, also from the Netherlands) had raised allegations on Twitter against her, claiming that ManeschijnX had hacked under the name ‘Bentas’ and had been banned by FACEIT and in other Benelux events.

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