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

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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Chaos at Pokémon x Van Gogh Exhibition

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.

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.

In Japan, adults are buying Pokémon cards away from children: Some stores are now banning sales to adults.

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

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:

Sony announces many PS5 games for 2023, but for the PS4, this could mean the end

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

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.

Total Recall is one of the top five films you like with Arnold Schwarzenegger: These are the 5 best films that Arnold Schwarzenegger has made, according to you

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

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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Second woman leaves the team just 3 days after signing

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.

Ex-e-sports player accuses the player of only identifying as a woman to continue playing CS:GO

Pauw states that the player changed her gender and ‘became a woman’ to play in a women’s league, allowing her to continue playing professional CS:GO. Furthermore, Pauw says Bentas has made openly transphobic remarks on Steam.

According to Pauw, she forwarded this information with evidence to GamerLegion. She says she is 100% sure that ManeschijnX is Bentas, although Bentas has desperately tried to delete all evidence (via twitter):

If you understand the story, you will see how ridiculous and easy it is for a man to join a women’s e-sports organization just by identifying as a woman.

What does the accused say? She announced on September 26 that she is leaving the team due to the ‘current events.’ She thanks GamerLegion for their support and assurance that she is cooperating with ESL and FACEIT in the ongoing investigation.

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EA Sports FC 24: Crossplay with PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC – How to play together

What types of crossplay does EA Sports FC 24 offer? We summarize all options for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 

What does crossplay mean in EA FC 24? Crossplay means that you can play online cross-platform with each other – for example, PlayStation with Xbox. What used to happen only rarely is now becoming more common. 

Does EA FC 24 offer crossplay? Yes! It is also possible to play together in EA FC 24 in certain combinations, even if you do not have the same platform. 

Which platforms in EA FC 24 offer crossplay with each other? EA FC 24 can be played over crossplay within the same generations. We summarize who can play with whom here. 

  • PS5 can play with Xbox Series X/S and PC.
  • PS4 can play with Xbox One.
  • The Switch cannot be used for crossplay and may therefore only play with other Switch consoles.
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Which modes in EA Sports FC 24 offer crossplay? The list of modes with crossplay has been extended.

Newly included are: 

  • Clubs
  • Co-op season
  • VOLTA
  • Ultimate Team co-op in Squad Battles, Rivals, friendly matches

Also still included are: 

  • Ultimate Team in Rivals, Champions, online friendly matches against each other
  • Online friendly matches
  • Online seasons

How do I use crossplay? To play together over crossplay, you need to use the EA Social menu in EA Sports FC 24. There you will find a list of your friends, whom you can then invite to your sessions. 

If you receive an invitation, you will find it on the “Game Invitations” screen of the social menu.

Through player search, you can also search for players and add them as friends.

Can I deactivate crossplay? Yes, it is possible. If you do not want to face opponents from other platforms in Ultimate Team, you can deactivate this in the game settings.

This will also reflect in the leaderboards. If crossplay is active for you, you will see cross-platform leaderboards. If you deactivate it, you will only see the top players of your own platform.

Do you want an initial insight into the game? Then you can find our preview of EA FC 24 here.

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Steam: Strategy geniuses want to promote their new cool game on Twitch – it’s only doing okay

The Swedish developers Paradox Interactive are considered geniuses when it comes to turn-based strategy games in historical settings. With “The Lamplighters League” (Steam, Xbox, Game Pass), they are now releasing a new game and wanted to promote it via purchased Twitch streams on September 28. It didn’t go so well, says MeinMMO author Schuhmann.

What kind of game is this?

  • The Lampglighters League is a turn-based strategy game where you control 3 or 4 heroes and face off against groups of “look like Nazis, but aren’t” henchmen. Gameplay-wise, it resembles a mix of Evil Genius (the strategy map) and X-Com (the fights).
  • A special feature is that before starting a battle, you have the option to eliminate some enemies. Depending on your character type, you can throw mines, sneak up on them and knock them out from behind, or charge at them.
  • The game has the look of “The Mummy Returns” films but is also often compared to Indiana Jones.

In early tests, the game received an 82% rating from GameStar , while PC Gamer was less impressed, finding it too grindy, too monotonous, and rated it 62%. On Metacritic, The Lamplighters League has a score of 75%.

On October 3, The Lamplighters League launches – currently, there is a demo available on Steam :

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The Lamplighters League shows the gameplay in the trailer

Developers want to promote a game that is not meant for Twitch via Twitch

What is the problem with such a game? Such a game is usually not at all suitable for Twitch. There are at least three reasons:

  • For one, we Germans like the genre “turn-based strategy game” much more than the rest of the world. Even the release of the similarly positioned Jagged Alliance 3 hardly interested anyone outside Germany. Jagged Alliance 3 currently ranks 552 on Twitch.
  • Moreover, single-player games are generally difficult on Twitch, especially linear ones, as viewers spoil themselves by watching. Exceptions are horror games, where viewers are happy if the streamer gets scared, or very creative games like Baldur’s Gate 3.
  • The Lamplighters League has a relatively slow gameplay style, making it not very exciting to watch. The gameplay loop repeats quickly.

In normal circumstances, the game would not interest anyone on Twitch upon its release on October 3.

Paradox books sponsorships with major streamers

This was Paradox’s plan: Paradox Interactive has booked sponsorships with some major US streamers and scheduled them for September 28: The two largest streamers by far were LIRIK (3 million followers on Twitch) and CohhCarnage (1.5 million followers).

These are variety streamers known for having a passion for indie games. CohhCarnage was also the largest streamer for Jagged Alliance 3 and was at the forefront for Baldur’s Gate 3.

Did the plan work? No, unfortunately not. CohhCarnage messed up the embargo and showcased the game on September 27 for 2 hours. On September 28, he followed up with another 2 hours.

Although LIRIK stuck to the plan, he only showed the game for the apparently agreed 2 hours and not a minute more.

Switching from Counter-Strike 2 to The Lamplighters League costs every 2nd viewer

This was the streamers’ problem: Both streamers were live on Twitch with another game and had to interrupt their actual stream to switch to “The Lamplighters League” at the agreed time. This also caused many viewers to disappear:

  • Lirik had almost 20,000 viewers while he was active in Counter-Strike 2. The drastic change in theme from shooter to strategy game cost him about every 2nd viewer. By the end of the stream, he still had 9,400.
  • CohhCarnage fared slightly better: Instead of 12,000 viewers who watched him a few hours earlier in Cyberpunk 2077, there were only 7,000 for the strategy game. He was far away from his peak numbers of around 20,000 viewers for the week.

LIRIK didn’t seem too eager to show the game anyway: He ended the game in the middle of a mission when the two hours were up and wrapped it up rather listlessly, mentioning that the game is also available on GamePass.

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What would have been better? The significantly better sponsorship partner for Paradox Interactive would probably have been the strategy-oriented German Twitch streamer Writing Bull, who was already looking forward to the game at Gamescom (via gamestar).

He showed nearly 4 hours of “The Lamplighters League” to about 450 viewers, but they stayed engaged. Writing Bull, who also extensively showcased Jagged Alliance 3, likely reached the right target audience for the stream.

Steinwallen, whom Paradox had actually booked as well, did not stream.

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Sponsorship money for strategy game only buys a short hype, but it fades quickly

This was the problem: Paradox essentially only bought a “very short” viewership spike with the sponsorship money, precisely in the midst of the hype for Counter-Strike 2 and Cyberpunk.

Once this spike was over, no one showed The Lamplighters League on Twitch anymore: By the next day, only a single channel worldwide showed the game, the German Twitch streamer Moerp with 171 viewers.

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A similar experience had to be faced by Amazon with the shooter “Crucible”: Upon release, they bought some of the best and most expensive streamers, but it didn’t help at all, and the game was soon out of the picture.

When is the game coming out? “The Lamplighters League” will be released on October 3 on Steam and will also be available on Game Pass. A demo is already available.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 29.09.

After Destiny 2 has survived a wave of DDoS attacks, the Guardians can once again take on their normal challenges this week, such as a visit to Xur. We will show you what you can expect from the Black Market vendor this time.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? A lot and yet nothing. The players of Destiny 2 had to deal with severe server issues. Enemies teleporting, foes not noticing you, or being kicked from the server were things fans struggled with for several days. The cause is said to be according to Bungie a DDoS attack on the Destiny 2 servers.

It is unclear whether the attackers have stopped or if they are planning their next wave of attacks for the weekend. So be on guard.

Additionally, there is a giveaway on MeinMMO in collaboration with Bungie. You can win a classic emblem, for all those who love pretzels! Here is the giveaway.

Those were the main news, now let’s get to the important things: What Xur is selling and what the Trials of Osiris look like.

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All info about Xur on September 29, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

When does Xur come? Xur visits Destiny 2 every Friday at 7:00 PM. His visit ends the following Tuesday at 7:00 PM. During this time, his shop is open, and all Guardians from near and far can shop for exotic items with him.

Where is Xur? This is his location for the weekend

Xur’s position: Even after almost 10 years, the search for Xur remains exciting and an event. After the weekly reset at 7:00 PM, the search begins. The MeinMMO team has, however, long hidden a transmitter in his cloak.

Here is Xur: In the winding bay in the EDZ.
Xur’s position in the EDZ

Xur’s inventory from September 29 – October 3 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have to offer? Xur is known for offering a solid selection of exotic gear and weapons that he sells to Guardians for Legendary Shards on behalf of the Nine.

His inventory changes weekly and provides especially new players the opportunity to enhance their Guardian skills and thus prepare themselves faster for the challenges in Destiny 2.

This is Xur’s offer

Weapon: Telesto – Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Ursa Furiosa – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +2
  • Resilience: +24
  • Recovery: +10
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +14
  • Strength: +16
  • Total: 68

Hunter: Aion Flink – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +19
  • Resilience: +3
  • Recovery: +13
  • Discipline: +15
  • Intellect: +10
  • Strength: +7
  • Total: 67

Warlock: Astrozyt-Vers – Helm for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +7
  • Resilience: +23
  • Recovery: +3
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +20
  • Strength: +11
  • Total: 66

Legendary armor set: “Anti-Destruction” set

In addition to the regular offerings, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, you can only purchase these weapons from Xur if you also own the corresponding expansion.

Currently, he has one weapon available:

  • The exotic hand cannon “Fallen Moon” (Beyond Light DLC) with “First Shot”

Trials of Osiris from September 29 – October 3 – Maps, Weapon, and Info

The most flawless Guardians can be found in PvP at the Trials of Osiris. This endgame challenge offers intense 3v3 battles, where only the bravest and most skilled can claim the master rewards at the lighthouse.

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Earn yourself a bear-worthy Trials armor set this season

Which map is active this week? In the Trials, Guardians must focus on a specific map. It does not change and remains active until the Weekly Reset on October 3.

These maps are active: Radiant Cliffs.
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The PvP map “Radiant Cliffs”

This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a special weapon awaits you at the lighthouse, which you can earn for your flawless run, that is, 7 victories, in a master version. You can also earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, October 3, at 7:00 PM.

As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon if you made it safely to the lighthouse with your ticket.

This week’s Adept weapon is: Kataphrakt GW3.
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Focus on the loot you want: You can also specifically focus your Trial engrams on your desired weapon with the 14th Holy. In addition, there are enhancement prisms and ascendant shards.

  • Your rewards increase further as soon as you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two Trials matches.

When do the Trials start officially? The Trials of Osiris begin today, on September 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on October 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM.

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EA FC 24: RTTK is now live – With fierce cards for Haaland and Osimhen

In EA FC 24 begins the first major promo with the RTTK event in the FIFA successor. Everything we know about “Road to the Knockouts” can be found here.

Update, 7:00 PM: The official RTTK team is now live and brings the cards that have already been spotted in-game. We see extremely strong offensive cards from Haaland (92), Osimhen (90), and Bruno Fernandes (90). But Saka (89), Mertens (87), and Bonucci (88) also impress.

Here is the official team:

This is how the upgrades work: For a RTTK card to improve, the following must occur:

  • +1 in overall rating with 2 victories from the remaining group matches
  • +1 in overall rating upon qualification for the round of 16

Update, 11:30 AM: Currently, a curious error has occurred, as all cards of the RTTK team can already be seen in-game, including their in-game stats. This is much too early, as the entire team is supposed to be presented today at 7:00 PM.

You can find the cards by searching for them in-game as Dreamsquad cards. They will then appear, and you can view the stats in detail. However, the cards should not yet be found in normal packs.

Here you can see the complete team on futbin

Update, 9:00 AM: Meanwhile, more leaks have emerged that report on even more RTTK cards.

According to the leak, the following should be included:

  • Haaland
  • Osimhen
  • Saka
  • Bruno Fernandes
  • Openda
  • Kalulu
  • Bonucci
  • Laimer
  • Machado
  • De Paul
  • Guimaraes

However, keep in mind that these are leaks and the final team may look different.

When does RTTK start? The “Road to the Knockouts” event in EA FC 24 starts on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM. This is confirmed by a new loading screen in Ultimate Team.

What kind of event is this? The RTTK stands for Road to the Knockouts and has been part of Ultimate Team for years. The event usually brings new dynamic cards that connect to real-life football.

These can improve as the real team of the player enjoys success in the Champions League, Europa League, or Conference League.

In the past, this could mean victories or reaching the knockout stages. How exactly the upgrade works this year is still unknown. We will keep you updated.

What you can expect from RTTK in EA FC 24 – Information & Leaks

What does the RTTK event bring? The event will likely bring a new team full of special cards that will be available in packs starting from the event launch. However, the chance of obtaining the cards is low. Moreover, new weekly objectives and thematic SBCs (Squad Building Challenges) are to be expected.

Additionally, it appears that cards for the Women’s Champions will also be part of it. This can be recognized by the new card design on the loading screen.

The first cards are officially known: The official “UEFA Champions League” channel on X (formerly Twitter) has already shared the first 3 official cards. These are:

  • ST: Openda – RB Leipzig
  • LAV: Machado – RC Lens
  • IV: Bonucci – Union Berlin

What do the leaks say? The well-known FUT leaker Fut Sheriff, who is known for his reliable leaks, has once again named a few players expected to be in the event.

He mentions new RTTK cards for:

  • Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United
  • Saka – Arsenal FC
  • De Paul – Atletico Madrid
  • Kalulu – AC Milan

However, note that these leaks are not officially confirmed information. It is therefore possible that these players will not appear in the team or that other cards will be introduced.

If you are looking for the best talents for your EA FC 24 career, check it out here:

EA Sports FC 24: Best Talents with the Greatest Potential in Career Mode

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EA FC 24: Best talents with greatest potential in career mode

In EA Sports FC 24 you can sign young talents with a lot of potential in career mode. We will show you some of the best talents here.

What are talents in career mode? In the career mode of EA Sports FC 24 you take over a club and try to lead it to the top of the world. For that you need strong players. That’s why it’s worth investing in talents that are getting better and better.

Talents are young players who have the potential to significantly improve their attributes. This is achieved through training and successful performances in matches.

At large clubs with a lot of money, it is worth signing some of the best talents in the world to put together a team of great players. At small clubs with little money, however, you should secure strong, inexpensive talents to either build them into cornerstones of your own team or sell them later to inject cash into the club’s finances.

This is potential: Potential describes the approximate ratings value that players can achieve. However, for some years there has been dynamic potential: This means that your player can fall below or exceed the potential depending on performance.

Below we show you some of the best talents with the highest potential in career mode.

What lists do you find here? We show you the talents with the highest potential, followed by the best talents sorted by position, and lastly particularly affordable talents.

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The best talents with the highest potential in career mode

What kind of list is this? Here you will find a list of the players who have the highest overall potential in career mode and are under 23 years old. However, you should keep in mind: These players are sometimes already established world stars who cost a lot of money.

They are mainly an option if you have a club with a large transfer budget that is on the way to becoming the best club in the world.

PlayerAgeRatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Erling Haaland229194ST185 million
Vini Jr.228994LF158.5 million
Jamal Musiala208693ZOM, ZM, LM134.5 million
Jude Bellingham208691ZM, ZOM100.5 million
Pedri208692ZM105 million
Kvaratskhelia228692LF, RF109 million
Bukayo Saka218690RF, RM99 million
Sandro Tonali238689ZDM, ZM84 million
Matthijs de Ligt238689IV83 million
Florian Wirtz208591ZOM, ZM83.5 million
Rodrygo228591RF, LF, ST86.5 million
Phil Foden238590LF, RF81.5 million
Gabriel Martinelli228488LF, LM61.5 million
Moussa Diaby238488RM, LM60.5 million
Aurélien Tchouaméni238489ZDM, ZM58.5 million
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5 important improvements in the career mode of EA Sports FC 24

Best GK talents in career mode with potential

These are GK talents: Goalkeepers ensure that you concede as few goals as possible. Here you will find the best sorted by potential:

PlayerAgeOverall ValuePotentialPositionMarket Value
Diogo Costa238288GK39 million
Guillaume Restes187087GK3.6 million
Marco Carnesecchi237987GK33.5 million
Giorgi Mamardashvili228086GK27.5 million
Bart Verbruggen207585GK10.5 million
Anatoliy Trubin217785GK20.5 million
Maarten Vandevoordt217585GK11 million
André Gomes186384GK1.4 million
Dennis Seimen176184GK925,000
Andrew227584GK11 million

Affordable GK talents: An overview of the affordable GK talents can be found in our post about the best goalkeeper talents in EA FC 24.

Best CB talents in career mode with potential

These are CB talents in EA FC 24: The center-back talents are your insurance against the opposing offensive. Here you will find the best talents:

PlayerAgeOverall ValuePotentialPositionMarket 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

Affordable CB talents in EA FC 24: Especially affordable CB talents can be found in the overview of center-back talents in EA FC 24.

Best CM, CDM, CAM talents in career mode

These are CM, CDM, CAM talents: These talents form the center of your team and must fulfill either offensive or defensive tasks.

Here are the best talents in the position:

PlayerAgeOverall ValuePotentialPositionMarket Value
Jamal Musiala208693ZOM, ZM, LM134.5 million
Pedri208692ZM105 million
Florian Wirtz208591ZOM, ZM83.5 million
Jude Bellingham208691ZM, ZOM100.5 million
Gavi188390ZM, LF68.5 million
Gabri Veiga217889ZM, ZOM56.5 million
Eduardo Camavinga208289CDM, CM, LB56.5 million
Enzo Fernández228389ZM, CDM58 million
Xavi Simons207989ZOM, LF, RF38.5 million
Aurélien Tchouaméni238489CDM, CM58.5 million
Sandro Tonali238689CDM, CM84 million
Warren Zaïre-Emery177588ZM, CDM13 million
Fabio Miretti197588ZM, ZOM13.5 million
Arda Güler187788ZOM, ZM, RF22 million
Tommaso Baldanzi207787ZOM, ST23 million
Nicolò Fagioli227787ZM, CDM23.5 million
Ryan Gravenberch217987ZM39.5 million
Thiago Almada227987ZOM, ZM, ST39.5 million
Sancet238187ZOM, ZM, ST40.5 million
Noah Lahmadi186586ZM, CDM2.3 million

Affordable CM, CDM, CAM talents: Cheap talents in the center can be found in our overview of CM, CDM, CAM talents in EA FC 24.

Best LW, RW, LM, RM talents in EA FC 24

These are the wing talents: On the positions LW, RW, LM, and RM are your wide players, who often have to convince with speed and dribbling. Here are the players with the most potential:

PlayerAgeOverall ValuePotentialPositionMarket Value
Vini Jr.228994LW158.5 million
J. Musiala208693ZOM, ZM, LM134.5 million
K. Kvaratskhelia228692LW, RW109 million
Rodrygo228591RW, LW, ST86.5 million
Gavi188390ZM, LW68.5 million
B. Saka218690RW, RM99 million
P. Foden238590LW, RW81.5 million
X. Simons207989ZOM, LW, RW38.5 million
Alejandro Garnacho197588LW, LM13.5 million
A. Güler187788ZOM, ZM, RW22 million
E. Wahi207888ST, LM31 million
J. Frimpong228388RWB, RM52 million
Ansu Fati207888LW, ST31 million
Garbiel Martinelli228488LW, LM61.5 million
M. Diaby238488RM, LM60.5 million
Ferran Torres238288LW, RW, ST48 million
A. Davies228388LB, LM52 million
Yeremy Pino207987LM, RM, ST38.5 million
Antony238187RW, RM40.5 million
K. Adeyemi218087LM, RM, ST43 million

Affordable wing talents: The overview of talents on LM, LF, RM, RW also shows you affordable talents on the wing.

Best ST and CF talents in the career mode of EA FC 24

These are ST talents: You need the strikers in EA FC 24 for goals. Here you will find young strikers with a lot of potential:

PlayerAgeOverall ValuePotentialPositionMarket Value
E. Haaland229194ST185 million
Rodrygo228591RW, LW, ST86.5 million
R. Hojlund207689ST18 million
E. Wahi207888ST, LM31 million
Ansu Fati207888LW, ST31 million
D. Vlahovic238388ST55.5 million
Ferran Torres238288LW, RW, ST48 million
T. Baldanzi207787ZOM, CF23 million
Yeremy Pino207987LM, RM, ST38.5 million
Goncalo Ramos228087ST43 million
K. Adeyemi218087LM, RM, ST43 million
T. Almada227987ZOM, ZM, CF39.5 million
Sancet238187ZOM, ZM, ST40.5 million
Joao Felix238187CF, ST, LW41 million
Y. Moukoko187787ST22.5 million
G. Raspadori237986CF, ST, LW35.5 million
F. Balogun217986ST36 million
J. Alvarez238086ST, CF, ZOM33.5 million
L. Openda238286ST44 million
T. Kubo228086RW, ST, ZOM34 million

Affordable striker talents: Especially affordable talents in the attack can be found in the overview of talents for ST and CF in EA FC 24.

Affordable talents with potential under 1 million market value

What kind of list is this? Here you will find young players who have a maximum market value of one million when you start a new career mode. They may not have the potential to become the best players in the game, but they can become important parts of your team.

They are especially worth it if you are a small club with little money that wants to develop players.

PlayerAgeRatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Lennon Miller165985ZM900,000
Lucas Bergvall176184ZM1 million
Dennis Seimen176184GK925,000
Luke Harris186184ZOM1 million
Laurin Ulrich186184ZM, ZOM, LM1 million
Daniel Gore186184ZM, ZOM1 million
Madi Monamay176083IV, ZDM725,000
Adrián Liso186182LM1 million
Findlay Marshall175782ZOM, ZM, RM525,000
Sean Moore176182LM, RM1 million

You should note: The values can always change once the career is started. Market values rise and fall, ratings improve. You should keep this in mind when searching for talents.

In the coming days, this list will be supplemented with more talents and positions.

A general overview of the release of EA Sports FC 24 can be found here.

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EA FC 24: 5 useful tips that I wish I had known beforehand

Now the FIFA successor EA FC 24 has finally been released and it’s time to play. However, with the new installment, a lot has changed and it’s definitely worth familiarizing yourself with the changes and the new gameplay. MeinMMO will share some tips and tricks for a perfect start in EA FC 24.

Although EA FC 24 is essentially still a FIFA in a new guise, there are some changes and innovations under the hood that have certainly changed and made the gameplay more realistic.

Our tips will help you celebrate your first successes in EA FC 24.

1. First, learn to defend properly

After your first match in EA FC 24, you may have already noticed: Defending in the FIFA successor has become significantly harder and now requires even more attention. Patience, organization, and timing are crucial here to separate the opponent from the ball at the right moment.

Keep the following points in mind:

  • Let the opponent come and use sidesteps to stay close to them.
  • Engage with the new “Advanced Defending” system. This allows you to decide whether to tackle with your upper body or legs.
  • Focus on large, fast, and especially robust center-backs when assembling your team.

You can find a detailed guide on defending in EA FC 24 here.

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5 important improvements in the career mode of EA Sports FC 24

2. PlayStyles are significantly more important than expected

What are the PlayStyles of EA FC 24? The PlayStyles are a central new feature of FC 24. They give players unique attributes based on their real-life abilities. For example, there are PlayStyles that improve dribbling, provide stronger shots, enable great passes, and more.

The PlayStyles come in 2 variants, with the PlayStyles+ variant offering the biggest improvement.

We have an overview of all PlayStyles for you here.

Why PlayStyles are so exciting: The new PlayStyles make players who have otherwise been quite uninteresting in recent years finally really useful. Because even if a Julian Brandt, for example, does not have the best speed stats, his Tiki-Taka PlayStyle makes him really strong and playable.

This is especially true for difficult passes which become significantly more accurate with this PlayStyle. The finesse PlayStyle is also popular, as it feels almost like a cheat code. Players with this ability can effortlessly score from outside the box.

There is also a special PlayStyle for power shots. A list of power shot players can be found here.

So, engage with PlayStyles and assess players not just based on their stats. A strong PlayStyle can make a difference on the pitch.

3. Learn the R1 dribbling. It’s OP and leaves everyone behind

Since we’re talking about PlayStyles, let’s introduce the technique PlayStyle, which significantly improves the new R1 dribbling. This PlayStyle suddenly makes players like Bernardo Silva popular because, despite low pace, he can slice through the opponent’s defense.

The new dribbling is called “Controlled Sprint”. It’s a form between normal running and full sprinting.

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EA FC 24: How the new dribbling mechanics work

The big advantage here lies in the excellent combination of ball control and speed. It creates a new type of dribbling that can greatly help you navigate through the opponent’s defense. With quick, controlled movements, you can easily maneuver around opponents.

How to use the dribbling: You activate the “Controlled Sprint” by pressing the R1/RB button while steering your direction with the left stick. Then you just need some practice to get into the new movement pattern and effectively maneuver around opponents.

There are still a few details you can consider, and we will reveal them to you here:

New dribbling is considered OP – Here’s how to use it

4. Get acquainted with precise, manual shots

Newly added in EA FC 24 is “Precision Shooting”, which you can enable or disable in the gameplay settings. Simply set the “Shot Assistance” to “Precision”.

Now you can determine much more accurately where your shot should land in the goal. This leads to significantly more control and accuracy in shots on goal – however, it takes some mastering. Because really easy precise shots are not simple at the beginning and it is quite possible to miss simple shots entirely.

But after enough training, the precise shots should work much better and give you a real advantage. It’s also helpful to activate the movement indicator in the settings so you can better see where you are actually aiming when shooting.

5. Be sure to check out the new training arena

To properly learn all the previous tips, you can utilize the significantly upgraded training arena. This has become much more extensive compared to the FIFA installments of previous years, offering you the opportunity to train various scenarios.

You can set up as many teammates and opponents as you want on an empty field, establish the rules, and practice gameplay, passes, shots, free kicks, and even conduct real training matches.

So taking a look at the new training arena is definitely worth it.

What do you think about the tips? Do you have any tricks that could be helpful? Feel free to share them with us in the comments!

If you are looking for the best talents for your EA FC 24 career, take a look here:

EA Sports FC 24: Best talents with the greatest potential in career mode

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Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty offers a lot of new endings – Here’s how to unlock them

Anyone who plays Cyberpunk 2077 or has even completed it knows V’s mission and the many obstacles in his path. The base game endings are already very extensive, but with the DLC Phantom Liberty, you can now unlock a completely new ending and its variations.

Warning – Massive Spoilers! This article deals with the various versions of how Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty can end. There is an acute risk of spoilers!

How does the base game end for V? Which of the four endings you get primarily depends on your choice in the mission “Nocturne Op55N1”. However, to have all options available, you must complete the personal quests of Panam Palmer and Rogue Amendiares as well as the previous main quests. Also, pay attention to your sympathy level with Johnny Silverhand.

There is no ending in which you get rid of the biochip. Depending on your choices and gameplay, V either dies or tries in one desperate way or another to find healing. In one ending, V even leaves his body to Johnny Silverhand.

Which decisions are relevant at the beginning of the base game, you can read here:
Cyberpunk 2077: The three most important story decisions when restarting

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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — Official Trailer

Phantom Liberty: What the new ending includes and how to unlock it

What is different about the ending in Phantom Liberty? If you make the “right” choices, V can survive and there is a bittersweet ending:

You fulfill a mission for President Myers. She keeps her promise and V has the biochip and Johnny Silverhand removed. After two years in a coma, V returns to Night City, but as a “normal” human: V can no longer use cyberware. In addition, many old companions have gone their separate ways and some want nothing to do with V anymore.

But V lives and can build a new life.

How do you get the new ending? In the mission “Firestarter,” you need to decide whether to help Songbird or Solomon Reed. Your decision primarily affects which other quests you will face and what kind of enemies you have to defeat.

With Songbird, you shoot your way to a space shuttle in “The Killing Moon.” There, you send Songbird to the moon to solve her own chip problem.

However, if you call Reed instead and help him catch Songbird, you have to face off against MaxTac units in “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos.” You ultimately capture Songbird.

Cyberpunk 2077
Song So Mi aka Songbird has her own problems and like everyone in Night City, she has no scruples about using others for her goals.

No matter whom you help: If V is to survive, you must deliver Songbird alive to President Myers.

If you support Songbird, Reed will stand in your way. Hand Songbird over here. If you side with Reed from the beginning, you must capture Songbird. She will ask you to kill her – refuse that.

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

Editorial tip: After the ending in Phantom Liberty, V is a non-combatant. You can load an earlier save game and explore more of Night City, but you will need to replay the ending. Your completed quests also affect the extent of the ending.

We therefore recommend starting the quests from “Firestarter” only when you are satisfied with your adventures in Night City. You can play up to the base main quest “Nocturne Op55N1” without any problems and still unlock the new, more positive ending for V.

You can also swear an oath to President Myers at the beginning of Phantom Liberty. You can read all about the pros and cons here:
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty: Should you swear an oath to President Myers or not?

Have you already completed Phantom Liberty and Cyberpunk 2077? What ending did you get? We look forward to your comments.

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LoL: The largest German streamer challenges the best player in the world, event is sold out after 3 hours

Normally, only the top teams in League of Legends face the Korean team T1. For many streamers and players, it is a dream to be able to play against Faker and Co. For a German streamer team and some European teams, this dream is finally coming true.

What is Red Bull League of Its Own?

  • LoL duels between T1 and Europe
  • Also streamed live on Twitch and YouTube
  • On December 9th at 11 AM in the Velodrome Berlin
  • Featuring T1, G2, Karmine Corp, Team Heretics, BIG, Eintracht Spandau, NNO Old
  • Sold out after 3 hours

BIG and Eintracht Spandau will compete against each other for the spot against T1 at the event. A special twist at the event is the selectable champion pool. This will get smaller from match to match, promising interesting and fun picks.

You can find info about Faker in this video:

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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend

NNO Old as a little highlight

NNO Old consists of the biggest German streamers in the field of League of Legends. Tolkin on the top lane, Agurin in the jungle, NoWay on the mid lane, Broeki as ADC and Karni as support. NoWay has drawn the big prize and has the chance to prove himself against Faker.

Whether and how the streamer team can hold its own against T1 is hard to say; T1 is of course the favorite in such a match. Otherwise, the Spanish team Heretics, the French Karmine Corp, and G2 will also compete against T1 at the event.

NoWay and Tolkin are looking forward to the event like little children when you look at their announcement:

LoL: 2 adult men are excited like kids when they finally get to reveal the surprise on Twitch

The event promises definitely entertaining matches between the European teams and T1. NNO Old will surely deliver a fun show.

Will you watch the event or have you even managed to get tickets for the event? Which match-up are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.

Faker could escape the South Korean military service due to his LoL skills:

LoL: Faker (27) wins game of world stars, likely avoids early career end – Didn’t even have to play himself

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Creepy men appear at night in players’ camps in Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian says: They rate you

That Baldur’s Gate 3 does not shy away from nudity, everyone probably knows by now. However, it was surprising for some players that suddenly naked men appeared in their camp and stared at them silently. They probably do have a use, but you shouldn’t see them.

What kind of men are these?

  • The naked men look like standard versions of humans without further details. Often they even look identical and do not even have genitals.
  • Players discovered the naked men when they advanced the story with a long rest or created new characters.
  • The bug quickly got the nickname: “Realm of Naked Men” and even prompted Larian to respond.

How did the naked men come about? Apparently it is a bug. You shouldn’t actually be able to see the men. Some players have found out that the guys are apparently always there, just usually off-screen. A few examples of the naked men can be seen here, but at your own risk:

  • 6 guys watch Tav while sleeping (via reddit)
  • 8 men surround the Dark Desire (via reddit)
  • Naked guys watch players during character creation (via Twitter/X)

If, for instance, players have a disconnect in multiplayer mode while resting and log back in, they will also see these naked men in the camp. Lined up and motionless.

Larian, the studio behind Baldur’s Gate 3, made a cheeky comment about this (via X): “They are also silently judging your character creation, but don’t tell anyone about it.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 has already made headlines with risqué scenes before release:

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Creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 show intimate love scene with a bear and get banned instantly

The naked guys probably have a use

The exact nature of the men has not yet been fully clarified. However, there is probably a gameplay mechanic behind it. The characters probably serve as a sort of “mannequin” or placeholder.

In character creation, the game likely uses them to store outfits or presets that are then simply “set aside” while you continue to look around. In the camp, the men probably serve as placeholders for your dream watchers who visit you from time to time.

Such placeholders are often found in games. In Fallout, for example, there is always an invisible atomic bomb that is just there, doing nothing, and is only brought out when needed. The fact that you can see the men in Baldur’s Gate 3 is rather unintentional.

The Realm of Naked Men seems to currently affect relatively few players. Far more are suffering from the fact that they are no longer allowed to flirt with Karlach:

Baldur’s Gate 3: Since Patch 3, an ox ruins your romance with Karlach – Here’s how to circumvent the bug

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CS2: Console Commands – The best commands to enhance your gaming experience

In Counter-Strike you can use console commands to obtain information about your FPS or latency as well as practice in training matches. We will show you which commands you should know.

What are console commands? In Counter-Strike, you can open a text window in which you can enter various commands. These commands can activate settings that improve your gaming experience.

Some console commands help you limit your FPS, while others are suitable for practicing grenade line-ups. We will show you the console commands available in CS2 and how to use them.

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

Activating CS2 Console Commands

How do I activate the commands? To activate the console commands in CS2, you must go to the game settings. There, under the “Game” tab, you will find the option “Enable Developer Console”.

Here are the individual steps:

  • Open settings
  • Select the “Game” tab
  • Select “Yes” for the setting “Enable Developer Console”

When you have activated the developer console, you can open it with the grave accent key (`). Alternatively, you can set a new key binding for opening the developer console under “Settings>Keyboard/Mouse>UI>Open Console”.

Once you have set the activation for the developer console and successfully opened it with the corresponding key, you can now enter various commands.

CS2 Console Commands for FPS, Latency, and Screen Settings

With these commands, you can change various settings related to your FPS (frames per second) via the developer console:

  • cl_showfps 1
    • shows your FPS
  • fps_max_x
    • Sets a value to limit your FPS. Simply replace the “x” in the command with the value you desire.
    • If you write a “0” instead of the “x”, you disable the FPS limit.

With these commands, you can change various settings related to your latency via the developer console:

  • cq_netgraph 1
    • Displays information about your latency in the upper right corner of the screen
  • cq_netgraph 2
    • Displays information about your latency in the upper right corner of the screen, using the graph from CS:GO instead of the new one from CS2
  • cq_netgraph 0
    • Disables the displayed netgraph again

With these commands, you can change various screen settings via the developer console:

  • r_fullscreen_gamma 3
    • Allows you to change the gamma setting, with the number indicating how bright your image becomes
    • The “3” as a value for gamma setting is a recommendation from the editorial team. We also advise against entering a “0”!

CS2 Console Commands for Practice

In Counter-Strike, you have the option to use certain console commands for practice. We will list a few commands here that you can use in training lobbies. However, you must first enable the use of cheats.

How do I enable cheats? To activate some commands, you must first allow the use of cheats. Enter the following command:

  • sv_cheats true
    • The “true” specifies that you are allowing cheats.
    • If you write “false” instead of “true”, you prohibit the use of cheats again.

Which commands are suitable for practice? Here we list some console commands with which you can practice better. The different commands give you infinite ammunition, the ability to buy weapons and gadgets at any time, or even allow you to fly.

  • noclip
    • lets you fly like a ghost and pass through walls
  • god
    • makes you immortal
  • mp_roundtime_defuse 60
    • sets the round timer of a bomb match to 60 minutes
  • sv_infinite_ammo 1
    • gives you unlimited ammunition
  • mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1
    • lets you respawn as a Counter-Terrorist after death
  • mp_respawn_on_death_t 1
    • lets you respawn as a Terrorist after death
  • mp_restartgame 1
    • restarts the match from the beginning
  • mp_buytime 60000
    • specifies that you can buy weapons and gadgets throughout the entire round
  • mp_buy_anywhere 1
    • specifies that you can buy weapons and gadgets anywhere on a map
  • mp_maxmoney 20000
    • specifies how much money you can have in total
  • mp_startmoney 20000
    • With this money, you start a match (the command may only work after restarting a match)
  • mp_afterroundmoney 20000
    • You receive this money at the end of a round

Note: You can also enter your own values for the commands regarding money and round length. Our amounts are just examples.

If you are looking for commands on a specific topic, you can also try typing keywords in the developer console. Sometimes commands that work and may achieve the desired goal will be suggested to you.

If you are already practicing, you can directly work on your mouse sensitivity. We will show you how to improve your sensitivity:

CS2: Mouse settings for perfect sensitivity

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Co-op game tells one of the most famous thief legends in a whole new way – coming for PS5

Taking from the rich to give to the poor. This motto is presumably connected to the same legend. Now, an upcoming PS5 game interprets the story of the famous thief Robin Hood in its own unique way. In a story trailer, you will find out what to expect.

What kind of game is this? Gangs of Sherwood is a cooperative game for 1 to 4 players that takes you to the city of Nottingham and lets you experience the legend of Robin Hood and his crew for yourself.

However, the game promises a unique twist, because in addition to the classic medieval setting, you can expect more modern technology and magic.

When is it released? The game will be released on November 11, 2023, on PS5, PC, and Xbox.

We have embedded the current story trailer here for you:

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Gangs of Sherwood Trailer PS5

What does the trailer show? You shouldn’t expect gameplay in the current trailer. Instead, a minstrel delivers the backstory and gives you an idea of how it differs from the legend.

The trailer is set in the likely poor district of the city and shows a minstrel who tells you the story of Nottingham with his puppet theater. One day, King Richard returned from his campaigns with a powerful stone – the Lionheart – which granted him great power, made the rich richer, and was the foundation for more modern technology.

But as often happens with powerful things, there are usually villains who would like to have them for themselves. So the Sheriff of Nottingham took control of the stone and now rules as a tyrant over the people. Under his rule, especially the poor of the city suffer.

Face the fight against a tyrannical ruler

Ultimately, the minstrel urges his audience and you to confront the tyrannical ruler in battle. During his rousing speech, the sheriff’s soldiers appear and capture the minstrel.

Soon after, the trailer shows a wanted poster for Robin Hood lying on the ground. Ultimately, you hear the famous words: Taking from the rich to give to the poor.

What do you think of Gangs of Sherwood? Are you excited for a Robin Hood-meets-steampunk setting? Feel free to discuss.

The 5 best MMORPGs on PS4, PS5, and Xbox that you can play in 2023

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New MMO on Steam attracts with zombie mutants, zeppelins and plenty of weapons – check out the trailer

In October, a new MMO will start on Steam in Early Access, allowing you to fight against a tyrannical empire and zombie mutants in a post-apocalyptic world. Check out the latest trailer here.

What kind of game is this? The Front is an MMO with an open world and a post-apocalyptic setting. It promises crafting, survival, and shooter mechanics among other things.

Your task in this world is to stop a tyrannical empire that has conquered the world with unknown technology. In this battle, you will face zombie mutants, imperial troops, and hostile factions.

The Front starts on October 11, 2023 on Steam in Early Access.

We have embedded the matching trailer for you here:

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The Front Early Access Trailer

What does the trailer show? The trailer announces the Early Access and already provides you with some gameplay.

You will see typical survival gameplay. Alone or together, you gather resources, spend the nights by campfires, and start with nothing but a few rags on your body. The building system is then shown, which at first glance looks relatively simple. For example, build walls by indicating where you want them to stand beforehand. A small facility where you can grow plants and vegetables is also shown.

Alongside, you will see various possible enemies. The video presents mutated zombies, armed soldiers, or even giant airships as your foes. You will confront them with your weapons, and there are plenty in The Front.

As the trailer shows, you can use a variety of weapons and secure your camp in the style of a good tower defense with loads of traps and weapons. As an example, the trailer showcases a massive fortress whose wall suddenly opens up, revealing countless turrets that you unleash fire upon the enemy.

An open world for you to explore

The trailer also gives you a small insight into the open world that awaits you in The Front. All over, there are established camps that differ in form and equipment. You can see vast areas full of sand, forests, and decaying cities full of zombies.

The short scene in a presumed bar also suggests that you can interact with NPCs. Whether this is true will likely only be revealed with Early Access.

What do you think of The Front? Could it be an MMO that you will take a look at? Feel free to share your opinion with us.

“Don’t sleep on this project.” – First trailer for the new MMO shows beautiful landscapes

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Twitch streamer has insane luck in Counter-Strike 2, players believe in special treatment

The Twitch streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel is on an incredible winning streak in Counter-Strike 2 (Steam). This raises suspicions among some players.

What is Counter-Strike 2 about? On September 17, 2023, Counter-Strike 2 finally released, the long-awaited successor to Valve’s tactical shooter. More than 1 million players crowded on Steam almost immediately, and for many streamers, it meant: “Into the cases.”

Because alongside realistic gunplay, Counter-Strike is primarily known for one thing: loot boxes that can contain incredibly valuable skins. Félix “xQc” Lengyel, one of the biggest streamers in the world, couldn’t resist opening a few cases at launch – and had almost unbelievably good luck (via 3DJuegos).

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

$30,000 in one hour

What did xQc draw? The Twitch streamer’s luck began with a “factory new” Karambit Doppler. Besides the rarity and special features of a skin, it’s primarily the “wear” that determines the value in Counter-Strike. There are 5 tiers, differentiated by the so-called float value:

  • Factory New, Float: 0.00-0.07
  • Minimal Wear, Float: 0.07-0.15
  • Field-Tested, Float: 0.15-0.37
  • Well-Worn, Float: 0.27-0.44
  • Battle-Scarred, Float: 0.44-1

With a float of 0.06, the knife just barely landed in the highest quality tier and is currently being traded for around $1,200, equivalent to €1,132, on trading sites like CSGOSkins. Skins in Counter-Strike become even more valuable with stickers – then you might even get the equivalent of a sports car.

You can watch xQc’s exuberant reaction to his winning streak here:

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xQc celebrates his AWP Dragon Lore

xQc continued to test his luck and traded his unwanted skins through the “Trade Up Contract” function for a chance at a more valuable collectible. Even if not all trade-ins went well, the streamer secured another 3 valuable skins in a very short time:

  • an AK-47 Fire Serpent, which in the Stat-Track variant is traded from $5,000 (via CSGOSkins)
  • an AWP Gungir worth $12,500 (via CSGOSkins)
  • an AWP Dragon Lore worth $12,000 (via CSGOSkins)

In total, xQc got skins worth $30,700 in just over an hour, spent opening cases on Twitch before he continued streaming on Kick. Such luck seems suspicious to some players.

What are the reactions like? Under a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, many users can hardly believe the luck of the Twitch streamer. Many even go so far as to claim that it cannot be right.

They believe the Steam accounts of Twitch streamers have an increased chance of getting especially valuable skins. This is supposed to encourage their viewers to invest their own money in the game. However, this is just a conjecture.

At the same time, another game, EA FC 24, is launching that is frequently criticized for its loot box mechanics. However, it was not a Twitch streamer, but a regular player who hit the jackpot:

EA FC 24: Player has insane luck, draws two strikers at once, which others never see in their entire life

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CS2: Mouse Settings – How to find the perfect sensitivity

If you’re now really eager to play Counter-Strike 2, we’ll show you how to find your perfect mouse sensitivity.

Counter-Strike 2 replaces CS:GO after 11 years and will be the new shooter flagship from Valve. Many players will accordingly return to the CS series and possibly even play for the first time.

If you are also among the new or returning CS players, we will show you here how to find the perfect mouse sensitivity for you.

The Basics for Your Mouse Sensitivity

Why should you find a perfect sensitivity? Sensitivity is probably the most important setting in shooters. Too high or too low sensitivity negatively affects your aim and thus your performance.

That’s also why you shouldn’t adopt a professional’s settings 1:1 – the setting of s1mple might be too slow or too fast for you.

As a general rule for your sensitivity: If you can make a 180° turn in the game with a “normal” motion of your arm, you are on the right track.

Note: Your in-game sensitivity can also be influenced by your mouse or mousepad. The different surface materials of a mousepad have an effect just like the “feet” (skates) of your mouse.

Find CS2 Sensitivity Without Websites and Programs

What reference values can you work with? First, you need to know what DPI you are playing with. Typically, players choose either 400 or 800. The higher your DPI, the more sensitive your mouse is, and thus your in-game sensitivity should be lower.

Any DPI above 800, for example, 1,600, is rather an exception and is mainly used by players who only use their wrist to aim, rather than their entire arm.

Self-determining sensitivity: If you want to find your CS2 sensitivity yourself, without the help of other games, programs, or websites, proceed as follows:

  • find a good player who uses the same DPI as you
    • 400 DPI: Example: s1mple (CS2 Sensitivity 3.09)
    • 800 DPI: Example shroud (CS2 Sensitivity 1.2)
  • adopt the settings of the player you chose
  • go into training, for example, a deathmatch against bots and test the sensitivity
  • based on your test results, increase or decrease your sensitivity until you feel comfortable.
  • for fine-tuning your sensitivity, you can try to quickly and precisely flick to small fixation points. Additionally, here’s a test:
    • find a point on a map that offers you at least 2 fixation points: one “at 12 o’clock” and one “at 3 o’clock” from your position.
    • now aim between the two points. This doesn’t have to involve fast aiming or flicking at first.
    • if you oversteer while aiming at one of the points, your sensitivity is too high and you should reduce it a bit. If you understeer while aiming at one of the points, your sensitivity is too low.

Important: Finding an ideal sensitivity is a lengthy process. You won’t find the perfect value just like that. It may be that you constantly tweak your sensitivity, increasing or decreasing values until you are fully satisfied.

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Determine CS2 Sensitivity with Aim Trainers

What are aim trainers? Aim trainers are programs like Aimlabs or Kovaaks, in which you shoot at colorful balls or other objects that move around on your screen. The goal for you is primarily to improve your aim.

You should follow the targets with the crosshair, practice flicks, and simply gain practical experience aiming with the mouse. Occasionally, there are now aim trainers like “Oblivity” that have functions to determine your perfect sensitivity. The free aimlab available on Steam now also has such a program.

How do aim trainers determine your sensitivity? In the case of Aimlabs, you play a test with repetitive tasks for about 10 minutes, where you should use various sensitivities.

At the end of the test, the game will show you a calculated “sensitivity” in centimeters that should be ideal for you. The displayed number shows how many centimeters you should move your mouse to perform a 360° turn. In Aimlabs itself, you can then select different games in the sensitivity settings.

If you select Counter-Strike, Aimlabs will automatically convert the centimeter value into a CS sensitivity.

Determine CS2 Sensitivity with Other Shooters

Why should you convert the sensitivity of another game? If you have been playing another shooter than Counter-Strike for years and have a sensitivity you have mastered, you can convert that sensitivity and then use it in CS2. There are various websites for converting your sensitivity, like mouse-sensitivity.com.

The website will then tell you what to set in CS2 to have the same sensitivity as in Valorant, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege or other games. You won’t have to get used to a new setting but can rely on your muscle memory.

How do you calculate your sensitivity using a website? To find out your CS2 sensitivity, first select the game whose mouse sensitivity you want to convert. Then select CS2 to indicate that your setting should be adapted for the CS:GO successor. Next, you will add the sensitivity value.

In addition, you should specify what DPI you are playing with, how big your monitor is, and in what resolution and aspect ratio game 1 is played by you. The website will handle the rest.

If you’re still looking for affordable yet good headphones for CS2, I have a recommendation for you:

Audio expert designs headphones for under €30 and I’ve never heard steps in a shooter so well

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Pokémon GO: Tomorrow the hatching day event with Azurill takes place – All bonuses at a glance

In Pokémon GO finds on September 30 the Hatch Day with Azurill. We from MeinMMO show you what kind of event this is, what bonuses to expect, and whether it is worth it.

What kind of event is this? Next to the current Nothing like being outside-event Pokémon GO is hosting a Hatch Day on Saturday. This is a three-hour event where everything revolves around hatching eggs, with a specific monster in the spotlight.

This way you have the chance to get Azurill. You can also look forward to some bonuses. We have summarized which bonuses are planned and whether Azurill is worth it below.

When does the Hatch Day take place? The Hatch Day with Azurill takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

All content for the Hatch Day on September 30

Which monster is in the spotlight? For the Hatch Day, on September 30, everything will revolve around the Normal and Fairy Pokémon Azurill. You can get this more often from the 2 km eggs. And your shiny chances with this Pokémon will also be increased.

What bonuses are there? The short event will be accompanied by a few bonuses that will also revolve around hatching eggs. You can expect the following:

  • double candy when hatching
  • double stardust when hatching
  • PokéStops give you more 2 km eggs
  • Event field research
    • Reward: stardust, Pokéballs, berries, and XP
  • Time-limited research
    • Reward: super incubator and XP

Which monsters you can also find are shown in the subsequent post:

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Is the Hatch Day with Azurill worth it?

How strong is Azurill? Azurill itself is not particularly strong. However, it can be evolved into Azumarill via Marill, which can hold its own in the GO Battle League. Thus, the Fairy and Water Pokémon secures a solid 42nd place in the Super League with a moveset of Bubble, Ice Beam, and Charm (via pvpoke.com).

Thus, it is a monster that can definitely enrich your team. In other leagues and in raids, however, Azurill and its evolutions do not play a role.

Is there Shiny Azurill? Yes, you can get Azurill as shiny with a bit of luck. During the event, the chances are even a bit better. You will recognize it by its green body.

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Azurill normal (left) and as shiny (right)

Who should take advantage of the event? Azurill could generally be of interest to all trainers who want to secure Azumarill for the GO Battle League or need another specimen for their collection. And shiny hunters can also fully take advantage of this event.

However, Marill, in particular, has been caught multiple times in the past, which could make the developments of Azurill uninteresting for long-time players during the event.

However, those who walk a lot or use multiple incubators can benefit from the stardust and candy bonus on this day. This applies not only to Azurill but for hatching all eggs.

How do you like the content for the Hatch Day with Azurill? Will you catch the monster on this day? Or were you hoping for another monster? Let us know in the comments.

In the coming weeks, a lot will be happening in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in October and which ones are worth it.

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The best new anime on Netflix has a really ridiculous name

There is a hidden anime gem on Netflix. But because of the boring, off-putting name, the series could pass many of you by.

There are quite a few anime, and for me to start a new one, it has to catch my eye somehow.

A series called ‘My Happy Marriage’, or even worse in German ‘Meine ganz besondere Hochzeit’, would actually fall right through the cracks for me. I definitely like romantic series, but when the name is directly ‘Happy Marriage’, it’s hard for me to get excited – it just sounds a bit too cheesy for me to enjoy.

I became skeptical because on the release day of the last episode, the series suddenly appeared as ‘the most popular’ – so I had to give it a chance after all.

And what can I say: It was worth it, because ‘Meine ganz besondere Hochzeit’ is more than just a romance; it’s also a very classic, captivating drama with a somewhat outdated view of women, which fits wonderfully into the storyline.

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What is it about? The series tells the story of Miyo, who is born into the prestigious Saimori family. However, her mother dies soon after, and her father remarries. Since Miyo, unlike her younger sister Kaya, has not developed a sense for the supernatural, she is demoted to a housemaid. She lives in poverty and has no joy – apart from conversations with Koji, the son of a family friend, for whom Miyo has feelings.

In the world of an alternative 19th-century Japan, where marriages are still decided by parents to enhance the family’s prestige and power, Miyo hopes for a marriage with Koji.

But things take a different turn: Koji becomes engaged to Kaya and Miyo is banished from the house. She is handed over as a marriage offer to Prince Kiyoka Kudo, in the hope of benefiting from his family. However, Kiyoka has a reputation for being cruel to women, and so far, every woman has fled from him.

What makes the anime so great? Even though it sounds a bit macabre, it is the voice of Miyo Saimori that you should definitely listen to in the original Japanese. How voice actress Reina Ueda manages to make the character sound so depressed and broken is simply fantastic. With every spoken syllable, you can feel the deep despair and psychological cruelty that Miyo has experienced almost her entire life. I have never heard a voice in an anime that fits so perfectly as Miyo’s.

Just listening to her already brings about a profound sadness that is more than beneficial for the storyline of the series.

If you’re up for a traditional, romantic drama with great characters, you should give the series on Netflix a chance – preferably with Japanese dubbing.

Have you seen ‘Meine ganz besondere Hochzeit’ yet? How did you like the series?


If you need anime that are a bit more positive – these 5 will sweeten your dreary everyday life.

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