Gamer finds a really good gaming PC in the trash, with which he can play most games without any problems

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

People sometimes throw away amazing things. A gamer has now discovered a good gaming PC in the trash. Many are wondering why someone would throw something like this away.

A gamer has now found a decent gaming PC in the trash. He explains that he is a garbage truck driver and it is his job to sift through the garbage. In the process, he found this gaming PC.

Another user recently showed that one can build a gaming PC from parts found in the trash.

Entry-level gaming PC with a lot of potential for improvement

What exactly did he find? The system comes from a computer company called Allied, which sells ready-made gaming systems. Inside, it has:

  • An Intel i3-10100F, which is an entry-level CPU from Intel without a graphics chip
  • A GTX 1650 from Nvidia.
  • HDD with 1 TB storage
  • 8 GB of RAM

He explains on reddit that he plays more on the console than on the PC and has no idea what he actually found. When he tests the computer on a monitor, the PC starts and at least he gets into the BIOS.

How do people react? Reactions vary widely. Some wonder why someone would just throw away such a good computer:

  • The hardware may not be high-end, but the device is still in good shape. Many think there is no reason to throw away such hardware.
  • Other users ask: “Did someone want to annoy their children” and therefore threw away their kids’ gaming PC?

Other people explain that such finds are not unusual. Someone writes that he always sneaks to the e-waste bin of the local landfill and takes old hardware there. Because the stuff still works perfectly, and people sometimes throw away excellent things.

However, many are surprised at how much good or functioning hardware ends up in the trash.

A comment that received more than 8,000 upvotes on reddit states:

I really do not understand how some people can be so wasteful. Enjoy this little machine. Thank you for saving it and keeping it away from the landfill.

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Old hardware can often still be used without any problems

What can you still do with old hardware? You don’t always have to throw away old hardware, because in some cases you can still use the stuff without any problems. For example, a user bought old hardware and created nice decor for the wall.

You can also set up old hardware as a data and media server or install a Linux distribution. Because, unlike Windows, Linux is often much lighter and can run perfectly well on older hardware. This way, even old laptops or PCs can still be used without any problems if you don’t want to play the latest AAA titles right away.

What is not worth it? Replacing old hardware with similarly old hardware is almost never worth it. Even if you were to replace an old processor with an old high-end processor, your system would still be technically limited. Some components, like DDR3 RAM, cannot simply be replaced by new ones because DDR4 RAM requires a different slot. There are a whole range of upgrades we would strongly advise against.

Others deal skillfully with their old hardware and simply give it away. But that can also go wrong. A player had to realize this recently. Because this PC is not only old, but the gift also comes with a few nasty problems:

Player receives a gaming PC as a gift, but he regrets the dangerous gift just a few hours later

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20-Year-Old is Daily on Twitch for 4 Years, now says: ‘I can’t take it anymore’

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At just 20 years old, the Luxembourger “LetsHugo” is one of the biggest streamers in the German-speaking Twitch. To get there, he streamed frequently and a lot. However, health problems have been piling up, which is why he is pulling the emergency brake after 4 years.

What a performance! LetsHugo has been live on Twitch daily for over 4 years. The analysis site TwitchTraker shows that his last day without a stream was on October 25, 2019. Before that, he had been live daily since June 23, 2019, with few exceptions in August.

During this time, a lot has changed for the now 20-year-old streamer: Back then, he usually streamed before audiences in the double digits. Today, LetsHugo has over 700,000 subscribers and averages almost 4,000 viewers in the last 30 days (via sullygnome).

For the Luxembourger, it is getting more difficult to move around unnoticed in public. But this streak should now come to an end, as LetsHugo is experiencing health issues.

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After 4 years, it’s over

Why is LetsHugo ending his streak? The streamer is increasingly suffering from health problems. It has been known for some time that LetsHugo has a brain aneurysm, a congenital vascular malformation that can be a trigger for strokes.

In addition, he has also developed heart problems. Apparently, the 20-year-old suffers from stress-related heart rhythm disturbances, which started after gamescom 2023. Recently, he has also been feeling sluggish, lacking energy, and experiencing severe headaches.

At the time when LetsHugo records the video, he has just canceled a stream because he was feeling so bad. Now he wants to take a break and end the streak. The streamer says he just can’t do it anymore.

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What will happen in the future? LetsHugo announces that he wants to take one streaming-free day per week from now on. The decision to end his streak was not easy for him. He has been thinking about it for months, the 20-year-old says.

He emphasizes how much streaming means to him, but with his health issues, everything feels a bit too much for him at the moment.

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LetsHugo’s Twitch colleague, the streamer Antonia “Reved” Staab, can probably relate well to this. The 23-year-old has been suffering from severe headaches for years and is now even taking a break from streaming. In a video, she spoke about her health condition:

Reved talks about her Twitch break, says she feels “at 23 health-wise like a 70-year-old”

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Players just can’t be evil in Baldur’s Gate 3, find cats too cute

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you nearly complete freedom during a playthrough: kill or save whoever you want and be as brutal or gentle as you like. However, many players seem to struggle to truly embrace their dark side. The death of a cat is enough to reverse many hours of gameplay.

Why do players want to be evil?

Spoiler Warning: There are minor spoilers regarding Act 3 and a major antagonist from Baldur’s Gate 3. In the video, you will find some exciting facts about Baldur’s Gate 3:

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This NPC causes tough decisions: On Reddit, thousands of players discuss how difficult it is to truly be evil. The user I_hate_mortality writes that he even reloaded a save from 4 hours earlier in Act 3.

The reason for him was that Grub died – the cat of the little Yenna, whom you can bring to your camp in Act 3. Grub dies when Orin infiltrates your camp, as more evil players are likely to target Yenna:

  • The targets are actually Lae’zel, Halsin, or Gale, according to players
  • As a really evil player, you normally won’t have Halsin and Gale in the camp anymore because you’ve either lost them or never recruited them
  • Characters in the group are never targets, and since you probably have Lae’zel because of the limited options, there are no targets left
  • Yenna is the “failsafe” in case your decisions have led to no other targets being available
  • In an older save, you could try to not bring Yenna to the camp at all or leave Lae’zel in the camp so that she becomes a target

If Orin abducts Yenna and takes her place, she kills Grub and even serves him to you as stew. A truly evil player would care little about this – but apparently, humanity still lies dormant in most people.

“Is anyone simply incapable of being truly evil?”

The topic creator’s question has garnered over 2,300 comments. The questioner himself gave up wanting to be evil in Act 1 when it came to punishing a child. Others became soft in Act 2 when another cat was found dead in bed.

This cat poses a significant problem for particularly the already intrinsically evil “Dark Urges”. The cat is actually just hunting a few mind flayer larvae. However, if you speak to it with “Speak with Animals” as a Dark Urge and try to remember it, you lose control – and massacre it.

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Fans discuss how much evil is still acceptable and where to draw the line. Even truly evil players still have principles and try to protect at least certain people, regardless of their alignment.

Others say in a rather derelict manner: it gets easier. Once you have gotten through a few rough spots, you are over the hill. It doesn’t get worse after that, and eventually, you just give in to the flow.

However, that’s not entirely true. From personal experience, I can say: even hours later, some of the evil decisions come back completely unexpectedly and hit you again:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Don’t fall too much in love with Astarion, because he can be a real bastard

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

A player in Baldur’s Gate 3 describes his wife’s experiences with Astarion, who turned out to be a scoundrel. MeinMMO reveals the whole story behind it.

Spoiler: The article contains significant spoilers about Astarion’s story.

A female player in Baldur’s Gate 3 outed herself as an enthusiastic vampire fan. She named Dracula by Bram Stoker as one of her favorite books and confessed that she had secretly been a Twilight fan during her teenage years.

After learning about Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, she inevitably felt compelled to start the game. She created a barbarian tiefling named Grak and set out to woo Astarion. The first two acts of the game completely captivated her as she delved deep into the dynamics and relationship between Grak and Astarion, and she appeared utterly thrilled.

However, after a decision in Act 3, Astarion turned into a true villain, which left her bitterly disappointed. In response to this disappointment, she drew a line under her relationship.

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Astarion has very different sides than you might think

What happened in Act 3? Player RunningBlade2184 describes his wife’s frustrating experiences on Reddit. In this act, she faced a serious decision. She had to help Astarion track down and kill Cazador.

As the dramatic moment approached, she was faced with a consequential choice:

  • Should she turn Astarion into the vampire lord?
  • Should she rather dissuade him?

She decided on the former. Her hope was that the consequences would not be too devastating. She wanted to make her Astarion happy.

However, what shocked the player most was the glimpse into Astarion’s thoughts that she was able to catch in camp.

Her husband describes it as follows on Reddit:

Unfortunately, the decision led to Astarion changing and becoming just like Cazador, with the new goal of turning everyone into spawns and ruling over them. What shocked my wife the most was reading Astarion’s thoughts later in camp. She saw that he regarded Grak as just another subordinate. […] This led my wife to give him the boot, and it hurt her even more when Astarion acted as if he did not care at all. […]

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RunningBlade2184 also emphasizes that this experience underscores one of the remarkable features of this game regarding companion interactions. In many RPGs, it feels like you always have to placate romantic interests and do everything they want to keep them happy and like you.

But in Baldur’s Gate 3, he believes that blind agreement and a simple Yes rarely lead to a happy ending.

He further emphasizes:

More often, openness, trust, and dealing with underlying issues are rewarded – like in a real relationship. This is one of the few games with romantic options that feel truly authentic and real, instead of following the formula “Win her favor first, then sex.” While there is sex, the bond itself feels more important.

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His wife ultimately spent a full three hours undoing her previous decisions in this quest by reverting to an older save and apparently chose the alternative option in the end.

What do you think about this topic? Did you decide to let Astarion ascend to the vampire lord or not? Feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments!

Did you know? You can watch the voice actor of Astarion live on Twitch as he plays Baldur’s Gate 3.

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Cyberpunk 2077 removes hard drive as minimum requirement, now requires an SSD even for 30 FPS in Full HD resolution

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 2 minutes

The developer CD Projekt Red has announced that support for hard drives in Cyberpunk 2077 will be discontinued. An SSD is now required for all quality levels.

After the popular Witcher series, the Polish developer has created a large sci-fi world with an exciting story in Cyberpunk 2077. With the major update 2.0 and the soon-to-be-released expansion “Phantom Liberty,” CD Projekt Red has brought the game back into the community’s focus. A promising trailer was already shown at gamescom 2023.

At the same time, the system requirements have been updated. Support for hard drives will be discontinued. As a new minimum, you now need an SSD drive. Additionally, a top model is required for the highest quality level.

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Cyberpunk 2077 will receive many improvements and new gameplay content with update 2.0 and the story expansion “Phantom Liberty.” You can find all of this in our colleague Sophia’s hands-on test:

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What else has been announced? At the same time, the developer CD Projekt Red is adjusting the current system requirements for the role-playing game. In all three mentioned quality levels (minimum, recommended and ultra), normal hard drives (HDD) will no longer be supported. The game is to be installed only on an SSD drive to achieve faster loading times and improved overall performance.

What SSD is now required? At the ultra graphics level, even an NVME SSD is required. These currently offer the fastest interface and the best performance level among SSDs. With ray tracing activated, the developer recommends this already for the recommended system requirements.

The new system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 can be read in detail directly on MeinMMO.

This way, players should achieve a minimum of 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 with their hardware. For the two higher levels with and without ray tracing, CD Projekt Red states an expected performance of 60 FPS.

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What are the reasons for the adjustment? This is justified by a new requirement standard to clearly present the minimum PC configuration required for fans of the action RPG:

The reason for these changes is that updating the requirements is an important part of the game improvement process as well as the improvement and addition of new features.

Can you still install Cyberpunk 2077 on a hard drive? Yes, the developer emphasizes that Cyberpunk 2077 will still be playable on these despite the lack of support for hard drives. If there are problems with the game, you will then be forced to move/install it on an SSD to receive support.

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Play EA Sports FC 24 already – Here’s how the trick works on Xbox

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

You can already play EA Sports FC 24, the FIFA successor, on Xbox if you have the “Early Access” through the Ultimate Edition and use a well-known trick.

How can you play it now? To be able to play EA Sports FC 24 now, you need an “Early Access” access, which you get by purchasing the Ultimate Edition. Additionally, you need to set your Xbox to the New Zealand time zone.

We currently cannot say if the New Zealand trick also works for the 10-hour trial in combination with an “EA Play” subscription. If it does, we will update the article.

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EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team Deep Dive Trailer

EA Sports FC 24 – Here’s how the New Zealand trick works on Xbox

How do you change your time zone on Xbox? To change your time zone on Xbox consoles, you need to change your location in the settings. Here’s how to do it:

  • Go to your Xbox settings
  • Select the language and location settings
  • Change your location to “New Zealand”

Once the game is available in your time zone, you can switch back to “Germany”.

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Does the trick also work on PC and PS5? No, according to current information, the New Zealand trick does not work on PC and is also not suitable for PlayStation.

  • On PlayStation, you need to create a new account with the corresponding time zone, which makes the trick less useful.

If you don’t want to use the New Zealand trick or aren’t playing on Xbox, the Early Access for buyers of the Ultimate Edition starts on September 22, 2023.

If you only buy the Standard Edition of EA Sports FC 24, you will start on September 29, 2023. However, you can already use the Web App:

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New coop game was most wished on Steam and had 100,000 players simultaneously – still received mostly negative reviews

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The launch was probably not what the creators of Party Animals expected. The game was number 1 on the most wished titles on Steam, but currently, the game only has 56% positive ratings. Shortly after the release, the game was rated even worse.

What kind of game is Party Animals?

The game has been available since yesterday for PC via Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. On Steam, the title is already available for €17.99; alternatively, there is a deluxe edition with additional skins and avatars.

Party Animals was at number 1 of the most wished games on Steam until yesterday, shortly behind were Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong (via steamdb.info). But shortly after the launch, the game had mostly negative ratings, and it has since improved to a rating of 56 percent.

You can find the trailer for Party Animals on MeinMMO:

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Why is the game performing so poorly? Players complain that the offline mode for single players was secretly removed. There was no announcement that the mode would be removed from the game at short notice, which has left fans wondering where it has gone.

Even the local multiplayer mode is only available for online play. Some users reported that they were queued even for the local mode.

Players suspect that the microtransactions are behind this. The development team must fund itself somehow, which is why it is not possible to play offline and miss the ads for in-game purchases.

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Additionally, the online mode does not even function smoothly. At times, players have had to wait over an hour to get into the game. Connection drops are not uncommon.

Furthermore, the skins are way too expensive, with some packages in the shop costing more than the game itself.

MeinMMO has gathered some reviews that provide a good picture of the mood (via Steam):

  • Farb: ‘The game is advertised as being playable offline. I cannot play it offline.’
  • Hookkshot: ‘The game itself is fun. But the queue and matchmaking feel unnecessary for a party game.’
  • Johnny Risk: ‘Gang Beasts + Fall Guys but very very poorly.’

However, there are currently more positive than negative reviews, with some not bothered by the lack of an offline mode and still having fun with the game. To play alone, some simply start a private match and compete against bots.

If you are still looking for an alternative, Fall Guys might be something for you: Fall Guys set a world record in 2020 – Now Free2Play and lets you build your own levels

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Star Citizen raises over 600 million $ from its fans – Brings a spaceship for 500 $ with new update

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

The space MMO Star Citizen is a phenomenon. Although it has been in early access since 2016, some key elements are still missing from the game. The hype in the community, however, continues, and funding is ongoing. One option is the new, extravagantly expensive spaceship that has now been released.

What kind of update is this? Officially, Star Citizen is now in Alpha 3.20. The accompanying patch brought revisions for the Commander mode, new PvP content, race tracks, an overhaul of freight shipping, new missions, and two new ships.

One of them is the MISC Hull C, referred to as the “Titan of freight shipping.” It has room for four players and fits perfectly with the new revisions that came with the patch.

But the price is steep. While there have been several vehicles before that cost between 30 and 250 dollars, the MISC Hull C is more in the upper categories. At 500 dollars, it is certainly not the most expensive ship in the game, but it is among the top 25.

Hull C Star Citizen
This is what the new $500 ship looks like.

At the top is the Javelin, a destroyer that costs $3,000 but can accommodate up to 80 people. This is currently the most expensive ship in the game and is not aimed at solo players, but is generally regarded as a “guild investment.”

100 million per year, but a release is not in sight

How is the MMORPG doing? It depends on the perspective. Financially very well. Just in September 2022, the game broke the $500 million mark, and a year later, it has risen even more significantly. The developers have now raised over $604 million.

However, internally there seems to have been a bit of a stir:

The new headquarters in Manchester is reportedly so spacious that the company aims to expand to 1,000 employees in the long term.

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In the community, there is a divided view. Some are pleased with the progress the space MMORPG is making, while others are disappointed that the solo campaign Squadron 42 still hasn’t been released.

A YouTuber criticized that Star Citizen has promised faster development for 10 years, but seems to be slowing down instead:

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Outwardly, Roberts Space Industries appears rather calm. They have a lot of money, many ideas, and the player numbers are good. That the development takes so long has, at least at first glance, no negative consequences.

However, there was some mockery last year when the developers actually spoke of a release date. It was said that they want to be a major MMORPG by 2027: MMORPG Star Citizen talks about release date – fans mock and groan.

What do you think about Star Citizen and the costs for a ship? Have you invested in the game yourself or are you remaining skeptical?

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EA Sports FC 24: Companion App starts today – Everything about release & download

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Today, the Companion App for EA Sports FC 24 is being released. When does the download start and what is it good for?

When is the release of the Companion App? EA Sports announced that the Companion App will be released on September 21, 2023. This is one day after the launch of the Web App.

At what time does the Companion App come out? After the Web App launched on Wednesday at 7:00 PM, a similar time is also expected for the Companion App. An official time has not been announced, but 7:00 PM is very likely.

Do I need to download it? Yes, you need to download the Companion App from your respective app stores for iOS or Android. This is the crucial difference to the Web App: While the Web App works in the browser, the Companion App runs as an actual app on your phone.

What if I have the FIFA 23 Companion App? Then you do not need to download anything, but an update of the old app. This will then be transformed into the EA Sports FC 24-version.

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What is the Companion App for EA Sports FC 24 good for?

Basically, the Companion App serves the same purpose as the Web App, and its content matches this. However, it is a bit more handy when you want to manage your Ultimate Team on your smartphone.

In the Companion App you can:

  • Carry out new evolutions
  • Collect rewards
  • Utilize the transfer market
  • Buy packs or use the preview pack
  • Complete SBCs
  • Edit your team lineup
  • Set tactics
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Especially once the full game is released, the Companion App will be useful when you do not want to start the console every time to complete SBCs or handle transfers. This is sometimes more convenient, especially when you want to react to quick developments in the transfer market.

If you want to get started as soon as the app is available: Here you can find tips for the EAFC 24 Web App, which also apply to the Companion App.

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EA Sports FC 24: Recognizing Walkouts – Pay Attention to These Animations

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

In the FIFA successor EA Sports FC 24, there are brand new pack animations. But how can one recognize a walkout early? We will show you!

What is a walkout anyway? A walkout refers to players that appear when opening a pack and walk through the image. However, this only happens with highly rated players with a rating of at least 86.

But there is always a way to tell if it is a walkout, even before the player appears on the screen. In FIFA 23, for example, the spotlights and the camera movement played an important role at the start of the pack opening.

In EA Sports FC 24, you can once again pay attention to details to see what kind of card you can expect at the end of the animations. We will show you what to look out for.

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Spotlights in the background reveal how good the card will be

Here’s how to recognize the different card types: As in previous years, the pack animations this year are also quite short. Therefore, you have little time to recognize how strong the best card of the pack will be.

It is important to pay attention to the area on the bottom right next to the pack. At the very beginning of the opening, light beams announce the rating of the card.

This is how the animations differ:

  • Rating 75-82: Light beams appear on the right next to the pack right at the beginning and are hardly noticeable.
  • Rating 83-85: Clearly recognizable light beams appear on the right next to the pack at the beginning.
  • Walkout 86+: Almost invisible light beams appear on the right next to the pack right at the beginning. They are noticeably darker than with the other ratings.

If you want to watch this in video form, here is a video by MattHDGamer (via YouTube) for you, which shows you the walkout animations:

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Recognizing a walkout in FC 24 is certainly not easy, as the lights from the spotlights do not differ much. However, you can most easily recognize a walkout just before the player reveals.

When the card appears, it begins to sparkle in the middle. Here, a lot of sparkling = walkout.

What do you think of the new animations? Would you have preferred a bit longer pack animations like in FIFA 23? Feel free to tell us in the comments!

If you want to plan your new team already, we will tell you how to do it:

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Anyone who likes Hunt Showdown on Steam should check out Witchfire – Offers old firearms and witch hunting

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

The dark fantasy shooter Witchfire launches in Early Access. What to expect and on which platforms you can play, find out here.

What kind of game is Witchfire? Witchfire is a dark first-person shooter developed by the creative minds behind games like Painkiller and Bulletstorm.

The story of Witchfire takes us to a dark world where war rages between witches and the Vatican. The Vatican employs forbidden pagan magic to defeat the witches.

This magic transforms willing sinners into immortal witch hunters known as Preyers. You take on the role of such a Preyer, armed with powerful spells and strange weapons from the Vatican, hunting witches through a dark world. Your goal is to find the infamous and powerful witch in order to retrieve a legendary artifact.

As in their game The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, the development studio The Astronauts relies on photogrammetry technology to create a dark fantasy world.

  • The game has been available since September 20. Currently in Early Access only at Epic. The release on Steam is planned for a later date.

You can watch the gameplay trailer for Witchfire here:

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Witchfire: New first-person shooter sends you on a witch hunt in a dark fantasy world

Who is Witchfire suitable for? The game aims to engage both roguelite fans and players who usually prefer to avoid roguelites. The developers promise challenges, yet a satisfying gaming experience and offer players various paths to victory.

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What does the community say? Some players have already played Witchfire and shared their first impressions on Reddit. Most of them are positive:

  • TiredofBeingTired describes his first impression: More fun than I expected, and much harder than I expected (which I think is a good thing!) Satisfying shooter, and you never die unfairly. If you die or take damage, it’s because you didn’t react to something that was shown to you.
  • Darkmatter 12 praises: So far, it has been really fun, the gameplay is smooth and it runs fantastic.
  • citromviasz says: I find it very good. Fair challenge, no stupid enemies. Pleasant.
  • Roketzu criticizes the many effects: There are too many screen effects that make it difficult to see clearly in a game that doesn’t have the best visual clarity to begin with because it focuses on making the game look pretty.[…]

Are you looking forward to the full version of Witchfire? Are you already playing it in Early Access? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

Lies of P could become the perfect game for you if you love Bloodborne.

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25-year-old MMORPG is set to get a sequel soon – What we know about EverQuest 3

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Yesterday, Enad Global 7 held their Capital Markets Day. During this event, current figures were discussed, as well as plans for the future. The company purchased the MMO company Daybreak in 2020, which also owns the rights to EverQuest. It has now been revealed that a new EverQuest MMORPG is set to be developed in the future.

What kind of game will it be? Currently, there are not many details. It is intended to be a new MMORPG in the EverQuest universe and not a remaster. EverQuest is described as an important milestone in the genre and still has active fans who wish for a continuation, as stated in the presentation.

However, the new game is not expected to be more accessible to the general public but rather have a hardcore approach and pay homage to the old titles.

EverQuest 3
Screenshot from the Capital Markets Day video (via YouTube).

A budget of at least 30 million dollars has been set, with the presentation mentioning that costs are difficult to estimate. By comparison: The Asia MMORPG Astellia has a similar budget, over 75 million dollars have already been spent on Throne and Liberty by 2021.

The development is not expected to really pick up speed until 2025; currently, they are still in the idea phase. Nevertheless, a release is already planned for 2028.

EverQuest still has over 100,000 active players per month

Is this worthwhile for the company? Yes, because EverQuest is still a popular MMORPG, even though it is extremely outdated. According to statistics from the presentation, the first part has about 100,000 different active players per month, while part 2 has around 30,000.

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Wasn’t there already a new EverQuest? Yes. The title was called EverQuest Next and was developed in the early 2010s. The MMORPG was very ambitious:

  • The classes were supposed to offer a lot of freedom, and you could mix abilities from different frameworks, although you could only carry a certain number of them at the same time. It was reminiscent of Guild Wars 1 and the secondary class system.
  • You were supposed to be able to change the world and build your own structures.
  • The NPCs were intended to react dynamically to the player.
  • The movements were very fluid, allowing sliding, climbing, and using a double jump.
  • The graphics made a good impression.
  • Players were supposed to design cities, areas, and quests through the decoupled EverQuest Landmark, which the developers could theoretically have integrated into the game. This way, players were to be involved in the further development.

In the end, however, the project failed because it was too ambitious. Dave Georgeson, the former head of the project, was convinced that EverQuest Next could have been possible under Sony, but they sold the studio during development to Daybreak Games.

It was officially discontinued on March 11, 2016.

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However, the new game that Daybreak and EG7 are planning sounds more like a traditional MMORPG and less like one that aims to revolutionize the genre.

What do you think about a possible EverQuest 3? And what should the game look like in your opinion? Feel free to write it in the comments.

If you want to read more about EverQuest Next and other failed MMORPGs, check out this article: 5 promising MMORPGs that died before their release.

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Pokémon GO disables popular Shiny, trainers complain: “Feels like a scam”

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, strong monsters in particular are very popular among trainers, especially shinies. But now a decision by the developers regarding one monster is causing quite a frustration in the community. We at MeinMMO will show you what happened and what players wish for the future.

Which Pokémon is it about? Numerous trainers in Pokémon GO are enchanted by the shimmering Pokémon. They differ in color from their actual form. Particularly popular are monsters that are not too common in the game. This also applies to the Psychic-type Pokémon Unown, which can usually only be caught at special events in the game.

Even during the current Psychic event, it is represented in three different forms in raids. But shiny hunters must now be very strong. The monster, which can usually be found as shiny in the game, has been briefly disabled by the developers in its shimmering form. How the trainers are reacting to this has been summarized for you below.

Here you can find the 10 most beautiful shinies that I don’t want to miss.

Trainers are angry: I wasted raid passes on them

Decision causes frustration: The news about the missing shinies of Unown P, S, and I is causing quite a frustration in the community. Although the developers announced this decision before the event in the context of the event announcement on the Pokémon GO blog, many did not initially notice the change.

Only the corresponding shiny stars were missing from the announcement. However, Unown had previously been available as shiny in the game, so players did not expect that these could no longer be active. It was only through posts from other players on social networks that they finally became aware of the deactivation.

Why are the trainers so angry? Unlike many other monsters, Unown is not so often found in the game, which is why some had hoped for a shiny. Normally, shinies remain active in Pokémon GO after their release. Therefore, the deactivation now primarily causes incomprehension among the players.

Additionally, you can currently only get Unown from raids. So if you want to secure it, you have to invest raid passes. This is particularly annoying when you overlook the missing shiny star in the announcement and are now trying to hunt for a shiny that you cannot obtain. You can read the following in the comments on Reddit:

  • BazF91: Turning off shiny Unown in raids feels like a betrayal. Even though Niantic mentioned in the event details that shiny Unown would be turned off, they must know that there are people out there who don’t know that and will still raid Unown, hoping to get a shiny. For most Pokémon, a shiny, once activated, is never turned off again. […] I don’t understand why Niantic is so stingy in this case regarding the release of shiny Unown.
  • ComprehensiveAd9781: I didn’t notice that the shiny was turned off until I saw this post. I would have wasted raid passes.
  • KarasLegion: I literally wasted raid passes on them, hoping it would be a shiny, and then I see some random person on Reddit posting that they turned shinies off. Yay!
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Trainers demand adjustments in the future

New feature in raids: Furthermore, trainers have long criticized the communication and transparency of decisions by the developers. Players have been demanding the disclosure of shiny rates and better communication with players for years.

Even with the change of shiny Unown, it could have saved trouble, according to the Reddit user Throwaway98455645. He thinks that a corresponding shiny indicator in gyms would make sense, so that trainers can already see before a raid whether the Pokémon is available as shiny.

As he explains on Reddit: A simple solution to this problem would be for Niantic to display the shiny symbol or a text on the raid’s start screen, when the raid boss is shiny-eligible. Like many other things in this game, it would be a huge improvement to the quality of life if one could look up things like this directly in the game. It is frustrating when you have to interrupt the game to open an external document (even if it was created by Niantic itself).

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General shiny release: Other players, on the other hand, wish for a general adjustment with the shinies. They believe that these should be available as soon as a monster is released in the game and should then be permanent. In return, they could imagine that shinies are no longer widely distributed during community days.

Whether Niantic will make improvements here and become more transparent in the future or even reconsider their shiny system remains to be seen.

What do you think about Niantic’s decision not to be able to catch Unown as shiny at the moment? Have you also played raids in vain? And what do you think of the proposal for a shiny indicator in raids? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

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EA Sports FC 24 Packs: The chances of getting the best players in the FIFA successor are so low

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes

In EA Sports FC 24 you can once again check the probabilities of getting the best players. We present you the chances of the different packs.

Which players do we count among the best in FC 24? We count all players with a rating of at least 84 among the very good players, even if some lesser playable cards may be included. Especially at the start of FC 24, it seems sensible to take all high-rated players to have materials for SBCs in the club.

Since these high-rated players are likely to be very expensive at the beginning, most players take their chances by opening packs. We show you how likely it is to get good to very good players in FC 24.

The pack probabilities in EA Sports FC 24

Where do the pack probabilities come from? The probabilities of getting players from different rating ranges can be found in the shop. Next to the packs, you’ll see a small “i”, which stands for info. If you click on it, the different probabilities of getting players from a certain rating range will appear.

(via ea.com)

Probabilities in the Premium Gold Pack

What is the probability of getting an 84+ player? Currently, only a Premium Gold Pack is available in the web app for FC 24 to obtain the best gold cards. The price for this pack is 7,500 coins, as in all FIFA titles. The chance of receiving a player with an overall rating of 84+ is 7.8%.

Statistically, you will get a player with a total rating of at least 84 in about every 14th Premium Gold Pack.

The opportunity to pull a player from the Team of the Week has not yet been specifically named, but last year it was around a probability of 1.7%, which would correspond to about every 50th pack.

All probabilities for the Premium Gold Pack are also listed here for you.

(via ea.com)

Can I increase my chances of getting very good players? Indirectly, yes, as every 24 hours you also have the option to open a so-called preview pack in the shop. These packs cost neither coins nor FC Points the first time you open them. Only if you like the contents can you decide to buy the pack.

For completeness, we also list the probabilities for the silver and bronze premium packs. Especially strong silver cards could become really interesting with the new evolution feature.

Probabilities in the Premium Silver Pack

In EA Sports FC there is also a Premium Silver Pack again. In this pack, the probability of getting a silver player with a rating of 74 or higher is 14%. So, in every seventh pack, one of the best silver players could appear.

(via ea.com)

Among the silver players, there is one of the fastest stars in FC 24 who also plays in Germany.

Probabilities in the Premium Bronze Pack

Finally, EA offers the Premium Bronze Pack. This pack provides the opportunity to obtain bronze players at an extremely low price. It costs only 750 coins and offers a probability of 36% to get a bronze player with a top rating of 64.

(via ea.com)

A bronze player has even made it into our list of 5-star skiller in FC 24. This player could become an interesting card for the evolution developments in FC 24.

So you have all the probabilities for the currently available packs at a glance. During the year, perhaps already for the Early Access promo in FC 24, the shop will be replenished with additional packs and new probabilities.

In the end, the question arises whether the probabilities are high enough to spend coins or FC Points on them.

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Are packs a worthwhile investment? Whether you want to spend your coins on packs or even invest real money in the game is completely up to you. However, given the probabilities, it’s clear that one shouldn’t expect the strongest cards from packs.

In most cases, the investment is likely not worth it, considering the fact that 84+ includes many players who, despite high ratings, will not belong to the most playable cards in FC 24.

Often, it is actually more sensible to receive packs as rewards from various game modes like Rivals, Squad Battles, Champions, and more. The earned coins should then be better spent on the transfer market to directly buy the players you need for your team instead of relying on luck.

So, it’s best to earn your coins and players through playing. We have all the info on when and how you can get started with FC 24.

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Starfield: Player finds coffee in a robot, thinks it’s a bug – discovers the funny reason

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Starfield has many little details and fans love it – even if some of them are easy to miss. Now a player has discovered a detail that he initially thought was a bug. But a note later revealed to him what was really going on.

A Reddit user named “Zergerge” reports in a post that he discovered coffee in combat robots. He was exploring some planets when he stumbled upon an abandoned factory where he had to fight a few pirates. Shortly after the battle, he found the deactivated defense robots of the factory.

In Starfield, these defense robots are found at every corner. They are armed, can be turned on or off via a computer, and are meant to protect facilities or space stations from attackers. They also drop loot such as “Weightless Wire” when destroyed.

Since the Reddit user was after that loot, he destroyed the robots. To his surprise, he found coffee among the mechanical companions’ wreckage alongside technical components. Initially, the user thought it was a bug, as he stated in his post – then he found out the truth.

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What’s the deal with the coffee? A few minutes after Zergerge destroyed the robots and thought the coffee was a bug, or incorrectly placed loot, he found a note.

The note came from the HR department of the factory and reminded the staff that the robots serve security and it violates company policy to allow them to brew and deliver coffee.

So the armed defense robot had coffee in its inventory because the employees had reprogrammed it and tasked it with preparing the hot drink.

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Are there more of such hidden details? Yes, Starfield players keep finding small, funny details. A player had a whole different perspective on a bounty hunt after finding a message from the criminals.

It’s also possible to troll NPCs with silly dialogue options or discover the planet Reach from Halo in Starfield.

Even Vasco, the faithful companion robot of the protagonist, is not only good for carrying coffee and other loot, but he could also surprise a player with a particularly witty response:

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This microphone from JBL is a strong upgrade for your gaming setup if you want to spend no more than 100 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

With the Quantum Stream, JBL offers a microphone for gamers. The price is under 100 euros. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has taken a look at the model and reveals whether the money is worth it.

The most important points at a glance:

  • JBL Quantum Stream is a USB microphone for gamers under 100 euros
  • The microphone can be placed on the table or mounted on a stand
  • The package includes the microphone, a USB cable, and a manual
  • The build quality is good, but not as premium as the Yeti Nano
  • The sound quality is clear and understandable, with slight background noise

The JBL Quantum Stream is a small USB microphone for the desk. You can place it on the table or attach it to a desk mount. There are several competing products in the “100 euros” range.

In my test, I examined the Quantum Stream and explain whether the microphone might be worth it for you. You can also listen to a sample recording of the microphone below.

Who tested this?

I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO and have a fondness for peripherals, testing mice, keyboards, and gaming headsets. Since 2019, I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO. Gaming mice, in particular, are among my absolute favorites. Besides the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck and on my Nintendo Switch.

The JBL Quantum Stream was provided to me by the manufacturer for testing.

Fragt meinmmo Benedikt

Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware Editor MeinMMO


Technical Details (click to expand):
JBL Quantum Stream
Sampling rate48 kHz
DirectionalityCardioid (unidirectional), Omnidirectional
Frequency response20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sound pressure-37±3dB (1kHz@1Pa, 0dB=1v/Pa)
Price (RRP)89.99 euros
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Contents, Design, and Setup

What does the package include? The package includes the microphone, a manual, and a USB cable to connect the microphone to your computer.

How is the microphone built? It features a casing that resembles a cylinder or a can. On the front, there is a dial module with which you can adjust the volume. The underside of the microphone is equipped with RGB lighting, which is very subtle and discreet.

On the top of the microphone, you can mute or reactivate the microphone by touching it (touch field). A similar function is also present in the Roccat Torch (for testing).

JBL Quantum Stream microphone packaging
JBL Quantum Stream package: microphone, cable, and manual. The stand is pre-installed but can be removed.

A metal stand is already mounted on the microphone but can be removed anytime if you prefer to mount the device on a stand. There is enough space on the underside for another mount or a screw. Additionally, the foot of the microphone can also be tilted in all directions. This is especially helpful if you want to turn or tilt the microphone towards you.

What does the microphone look like? The microphone comes in a simple black color and otherwise opts for a discreet design. The RGB lighting is also subtle. There are no additional color accents. The manufacturer’s logo is located on the front side.

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Build Quality

The microphone itself is almost entirely made of plastic. An exception is the underside, where the mount for the foot or a screw is made of metal. The microphone foot is also made of solid metal, giving it a high-quality impression.

Overall, the device makes a good impression for around 100 euros but doesn’t quite reach the build quality of Logitech’s Yeti Nano.

JBL Quantum Stream microphone underside
JBL Quantum Stream, underside: Here is a USB-C port, space for the stand (middle), and a headphone jack.

Software

When you connect the microphone to your PC, you are greeted by an installation assistant from the manufacturer and can set up the microphone directly. Ideally, you do not need to search for the software, as the device does it for you. The installation is quick, and then there is a kind of tutorial that explains all the functions. If needed, you can skip it, as most features are really self-explanatory.

JBL Quantum Stream manual
The manual guides me through the software. This is practical, but it can be turned off.

The software itself is designed to be very user-friendly, and JBL uses a simple interface in its “Quantum Engine” without advertising elements. The only thing that annoys me is that there is a 3D animation of the microphone rotating in the interface. Unfortunately, you cannot turn off the animation.

JBL Quantum Stream Software Overview
This is what the software “Quantum Engine” looks like. The red microphone (right) is rotating constantly.

In the software, all important settings can be made. These include the directionality (cardioid or omnidirectional) or an equalizer. You can also turn off the lighting if it bothers you. Personally, the RGB lighting has never bothered me because it is really not intrusive.

Sound Quality

During my initial recordings, I had the microphone connected to a USB hub and experienced extremely unpleasant noise in the recordings. It was only when I connected the device directly to my computer that the loud noises in the recording disappeared.

In the sound check, the microphone performs surprisingly well, and I am clearly audible in the recordings. The sound is significantly better and not as strained and artificial as with the Yeti Nano. However, some slight background noise is audible. But this is not unusual for a USB microphone.

I have included a sample recording for you in the article:

“JBL Quantum Stream test recording”.

Conclusion: Very good microphone for under 100 euros

With the Quantum Stream, JBL offers a surprisingly good microphone for less than 100 euros. The speech sounds clear and understandable; the settings directly on the microphone are somewhat limited. However, all important aspects can be quickly set via the software.

If you want to upgrade your setup and are looking for a good microphone, you should give the JBL Quantum Stream a chance.

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What alternatives are there?

  • The Yeti Nano is Logitech’s entry-level model and is regularly available for under 100 euros. The sound quality is worse than the Quantum Stream, but the build quality is better.
  • The Roccat Torch is also a good alternative. I like the voice quality even slightly better than on the Quantum Stream, but the build quality is significantly worse, and the microphone is quite bulky.

Further recommendations: If you are looking for suitable headphones for the microphone or just a gaming headset, check out our buying guide here on MeinMMO: Here we present the best gaming headsets, headphones, and microphones that you can currently buy.

The best gaming headsets that you can currently buy.

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New Yakuza RPG Like a Dragon shows 10 minutes of story, delivers completely absurd action, even Danny Trejo is involved

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the eighth installment in the Yakuza series. Since the seventh part of the series, Kazuma Kiryu has been replaced by Ichiban Kasuga as the protagonist. A new trailer now gives a brief glimpse of the story of the eighth main part.

What is Like A Dragon about? Up to and including the sixth main part, the series is known as Yakuza, since the seventh part, the subtitle Like A Dragon has been added. In Infinite Wealth, Ichiban not only travels to Yokohama but also to Hawaii.

The Yakuza series is known for its quirky minigames and absurd humor. Anyone who has a problem with men in diapers, dominatrixes, or toilet jokes should steer clear of this series.

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Returning characters from the seventh part of the series will be included, and even the protagonist from Yakuza 1-6 will be back in the game. But new faces are also joining, including the famous action actor Danny Trejo as Dwight.

It seems that Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth could be an emotional rollercoaster and herald the end of Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the first six parts. It remains to be seen whether he can defeat his illness in the end.

But Ichiban Kasuga also has his own story to tell as the protagonist. He travels to Hawaii to talk to his mother. However, he gets involved in such crazy events that he even wakes up on the beach in Hawaii without any clothes on.

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The rest should behave similarly, so the turn-based combat system is also back. The job system with its funny professions will play a role once again.

When does the game release? Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is set to release on January 26, 2024, for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Player in Baldur’s Gate 3 eliminates his favorite companion over and over again, just to see his talent

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

A player in Baldur’s Gate 3 can’t get enough of a companion and keeps exploding him over and over again. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.

Warning Spoiler: The article contains story spoilers from Act 1 and about Astarion.

In the captivating world of Faerûn, there is a character that stands out in impressive ways: Astarion. Played by Neil Newbon, this role has captured the hearts of one player and presumably many more.

This player has developed a special love for him and repeatedly makes an unusual decision: He lets Astarion explode with a super weapon, simply because he is thrilled by Astarion’s subsequent reaction.

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Neil Newbon is so good that I have to kill Astarion every time

What scene is it about? There is a special secret scene that highlights the impressive talent of Astarion’s voice actor Neil Newbon.

It concerns the decision to activate the solar lance at the end of the Githyanki cradle in Act 1. If you kill Astarion with this super weapon and then revive him, he freaks out. The player raphades is so thrilled with Astarion’s voice actor that he sacrifices Astarion in every new save.

He writes:

No, this is not an “I hate Astarion when I kill him” post. I really love Astarion and keep him in my team in every run. […] The intensity of the dialogues is simply perfect; ever since I found out about it, I blow up the cradle with Astarion in it every time I get there, just to be spoiled by this voice acting talent.

raphades via Reddit

Despite his love for Astarion, he feels the irresistible urge to sacrifice his favorite character in this crucial scene – just to enjoy this moving performance by Neil Newbon once again.

Here you can see the amusing scene:

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Astarion says among other things: What the hell were you thinking activating that lance? I was right there!

If you sincerely apologize to him and promise to be more careful next time, you will receive the following humorous reaction: Next time? No, no, no. If there is a next time, I will be the one aiming the ultimate weapon, thanks. Shall we go now? Or do you want to unleash more chaos here?

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In Baldur’s Gate 3, players have numerous dialogue options available. Due to this variety, many players start multiple runs to ensure they don’t miss any important content. Perhaps you might decide to bombard Astarion with the solar lance – just for this humorous scene it is definitely worth considering.

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Company behind MMORPGs like Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe reveals its player numbers – One title dropped significantly

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Enad Global 7 acquired the MMORPG company Daybreak in 2020. Now they have shared details on finances and player numbers in a presentation. This included not only the two MMORPGs mentioned in the title but also EverQuest, Dungeons & Dragons Online, and Planetside 2.

How many players do the individual MMORPGs have? A graphic showed the MAUs – monthly active users. Here, every person who logged in at least once in the respective game counts:

  • DC Universe Online has a bit over 300,000 different players.
  • The Lord of the Rings Online has about 100,000 players.
  • EverQuest 1 has just under 100,000 players.
  • Dungeons & Dragons Online recently had a small peak with around 60,000 players.
  • EverQuest 2 has approximately 25,000 players.
  • Planetside 2 has around 150,000 players.

The numbers cannot be determined exactly because the corresponding graph contains many lines and was also only visible in a small format in the presentation. We have included a screenshot for you:

Player numbers LOTRO, EverQuest, and DCUO
Screenshot from the video for the Capital Markets Day (via YouTube).

For comparison: Recently, Albion Online revealed that they have about 300,000 different players per day. Estimates based on Steam data also suggest that Lost Ark has around 300,000 and New World about 120,000 daily active players.

However, it should be noted that many more players will certainly log in over the course of a month.

Anyone who wants to dive deeper into the topic of numbers can listen to the podcast by MMO editors Alexander Leitsch and Mark Sellner. They have dealt with it:

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Numbers remain stable compared to before the pandemic, only DC Universe Online is struggling

What stands out? Already in December 2020, Daybreak presented its monthly active players. At that time, DC Universe Online was the largest game, but with 419,000 MAUs. Recently, this MMORPG has seen a significant drop in numbers as the only one.

The presentation stated that DC Universe is the most susceptible game to fluctuations because it relies heavily on casuals. There are supposed to be regularly new players coming, but many also leave again.

Other titles like EverQuest or LOTRO, however, have a very stable player base with people who have remained loyal for decades and return for larger updates. This is evident from the LOTRO graph when the 15th anniversary was celebrated in April 2022. There was a significant spike upwards.

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Overall, the numbers are very stable, especially compared to 2019, i.e. before the pandemic. Moreover, every MMO is currently “highly profitable”.

For next year, the developers expect a slight increase for EverQuest because the MMORPG will celebrate its 25th anniversary.

New EverQuest is set to release in 2028

What else was revealed? For 2028, Daybreak is planning the release of a new MMORPG in the EverQuest universe. The company is allocating a budget of at least 30 million dollars for this. The game is intended to target the hardcore audience and will probably not be as innovative as planned with EverQuest Next.

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In addition, a new title in the H1Z1 universe and one for Mechwarrior are planned. Releases for 2026 and 2027 are being eyed. The presentation also included a lot of information on finances, the general development of the gaming market, and monetization.

What do you think about the player numbers? Which MMORPG surprised you, both positively and negatively?

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Nintendo removes trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 after severe mishaps and ridicule

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Mortal Kombat 1 does not look as good on the Nintendo Switch as hoped. Now Nintendo has even removed the associated trailer.

What is the deal with the failures and the mockery? Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the popular fighting game series, was released on September 19, 2023.

Since the reboot of the 30-year-old first part was announced in May 2023 with a fantastic trailer, fans of the series have been looking forward to the release – not least because of the impressive graphics shown in the trailer.

But this pretty graphics are not available on all platforms. Mortal Kombat 1 was released not only for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, but also for the significantly less powerful Nintendo Switch and has since received a lot of criticism.

The gameplay trailer shows how good Mortal Kombat 1 can look on PC, Xbox, and PS5:

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Nintendo removes trailer for Mortal Kombat 1

What now with the trailer? Nintendo has removed the Switch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1. The link that previously led to the trailer now only reads “Video not available” (via YouTube).

The removal of the trailer may be due to the fact that the Switch trailer partially contained PC gameplay that not only looked too good but even included Steam achievements, as one user shows on Twitter/ X.com:

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Even before the removal of the trailer, the Switch version received criticism

How bad is the Switch version? Users on social media agree: Mortal Kombat 1 looks significantly worse on the Switch.

Especially the characters have received a severe downgrade for Nintendo’s console, as piles of comparison images show. On Twitter/ X.com, the difference to the PS5 version is illustrated with several comparison images:

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The Switch version, however, is not only criticized for looking worse than the PS5 version. Even in a comparison to genre competitor TEKKEN 6, which was released in 2007 for the PSP, Mortal Kombat 1 does not look good (via Twitter).

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What’s next for the Switch version? As Ed Boon, regarded as the creator of the “Mortal Kombat” series, stated in an interview with BBC, the Switch version “will definitely get an update”.

He further explains: “A number of issues that have arisen will definitely be addressed.”

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So it is possible that there will be an update that slightly improves the title’s appearance. How significant the jump will be ultimately depends on the Switch.

If you want to discover more fighting games, you might find the upcoming 2023 title “Die by the Blade” interesting:

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