After FIFA 23: The most exciting transfers in the European top leagues for EA Sports FC 24

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 5 minutes

FIFA 23 marks the end of an era, as EA Sports takes new paths after 30 years. The new installment will be called EA Sports FC 24. However, the name of the popular football simulation is not the only thing that will change for the new season.

Many stars are following EA’s lead and seeking change. They are looking for a new challenge at another club. We have compiled the most exciting transfers of the summer so far for you.

Which FIFA 23 stars will we see in EA Sports FC 24 at another club?

In our list, alongside the most expensive transfers, we also highlight the players in whom we see the most potential at their new clubs. The most intense transfers of the Saudi Professional League can be found in a separate article from us.

Let’s start with the most expensive and perhaps the most interesting player of this transfer period.

Jude Bellingham: The English superstar, who has matured into an absolute leader on the pitch at Borussia Dortmund from a young age, joins the Royals of Real Madrid.

Prediction for Bellingham's new card in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid in EA Sports FC 24

Kai Havertz: For Kai Havertz, the move should be easy, while the derbies will be less so. The German offensive player moves from Chelsea FC to their London rivals after a more than disappointing season. Next season, he will be hunting for goals with Arsenal FC.

Prediction for Kai Havertz in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Kai Havertz at Arsenal FC in EA Sports FC 24

Dominik Szoboszlai: The Hungarian moves from RB Leipzig to Anfield Road to join Liverpool FC. The offensive midfielder with exceptional shooting technique is expected to give the “Reds” new momentum.

Prediction for Szoboszlai in EA Sport FC 24
Prediction for Dominik Szoboszlai at Liverpool FC in EA Sports FC 24

Mason Mount: Another transfer within the Premier League. Mason Mount leaves his childhood and youth club to join the “Red Devils” of Manchester United. Mount is a real all-rounder and can be deployed everywhere in midfield.

Prediction for Mason Mount in EA Sports FC
Prediction for Mason Mount at Manchester United in EA Sports FC 24

Sandro Tonali: Not many expected this transfer, as the Italian midfielder was considered a flagship at AC Milan. Now, Tonali moves to Newcastle United, who want to broaden their midfield setup after a strong last season.

Prediction for Sandro Tonali in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Sandro Tonali at Newcastle United in EA Sports FC

Time to catch your breath. In the meantime, enjoy the new trailer for EA Sports FC 24:

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EA Sports FC 24: The successor to FIFA shows itself for the first time in the new announcement trailer

Looks quite promising, don’t you think?

Now, let’s continue with our transfers.

Christopher Nkunku: After Bellingham, the Frenchman with fine technique was probably the hottest stock on the transfer market. Chelsea secured the services of Nkunku after some really strong seasons at RB Leipzig.

Prediction for Christopher Nkunku in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Christopher Nkunku at Chelsea FC in EA Sports FC 24

Manuel Ugarte: Some will surely ask: “Who?” Admittedly, Ugarte did not stand out at his former club Sporting Lisbon with great goals and excellent dribbling. The Uruguayan rather impresses with his off-the-ball work and is a true warrior. In defensive midfield, he will free up space for Mbappé, Neymar, and co.

Prediction for Ugarte in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Manuel Ugarte at Paris Saint-Germain in EA Sports FC 24

İlkay Gündoğan: After winning everything there is to win with Manchester City, Gündogan fulfills his childhood dream. In the upcoming season, he will don the jersey of FC Barcelona.

Prediction for İlkay Gündoğan in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for İlkay Gündoğan at FC Barcelona in EA Sports FC 24

Mateo Kovačić: In a weak Chelsea team, the Croatian was still one of the bright spots. Next season, he will try to compensate for Gündogan’s departure in Manchester City’s midfield.

Prediction for Mateo Kovacic in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Mateo Kovačić at Manchester City in EA Sports FC 24

Ángel Di María: The Argentine veteran returns to where his career in Europe once took off. In a squad filled with talent at Benfica Lisbon, Di María is expected to continue helping with his experience and class.

Prediction for di Maria in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Ángel Di María at Benfica Lisbon in EA Sports FC 24
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This concludes our list of the most exciting transfers for now. We are sure that some interesting moves are still to come. Especially regarding out-of-contract world-class players like David de Gea and Juan Cuadrado, it will be interesting to follow their further career. What will happen to the sidelined Eden Hazard? Is Iniesta going to play another year with his former teammates at Beckham’s club Inter Miami? Will Mbappé and Neymar still switch clubs?

As you can see, there are still many open questions we are eagerly waiting for answers to.

It will also be exciting to see whether some of our top transfers will appear in the Ones-to-Watch event in EA Sports FC 24. The OTW promo has always been the first campaign in every new FIFA year. Maybe we will find out more soon. We will definitely keep you updated.

If you are already hyped for the new FIFA successor, be sure to check out our article on all the leaks and information about EA Sports FC 24 .

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EA Sports FC 24: The new FIFA shows its trailer today, what you can expect

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

Tonight is finally the time: EA Sports is releasing the first big trailer for the new FIFA 23 successor. We will provide you with all the information about the launch and possible content surrounding EA Sports FC 24.

After the announcement trailer, which was released at the beginning of the week, further video material about EA Sports FC 24 follows. Let’s take a look together at what we might expect.

All you need to know about the brand new EA Sports FC 24 trailer

When will the new trailer be released? The new trailer is already in the starting blocks. The exact time of release is today at 6:35 PM. Just click on the video a few minutes beforehand and join live for the countdown.

And until it starts, check it out here: We show you the most exciting transfers for EA FC 24.

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What can we expect from the new trailer? That’s the most exciting question. We are expecting information on the following topics:

Gameplay and atmosphere: Unlike the announcement trailer, which mainly provided insights into the cabin, we will probably be able to experience the first gameplay scenes this time. This also means that we will likely have information about possible innovations. Are there new animations for shooting, dribbling, defending?

The spectacle on the pitch also includes the surroundings. Maybe we can look forward to new stadiums with a crackling atmosphere? At least gameplay and atmosphere were emphasized in previous presentations of past FIFA titles as well.

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New partnerships and features? On the side of EA Sports FC, all previous leagues from women’s and men’s football are listed. Will there be more coming? In FIFA 23, the closer cooperation between EA and women’s football was particularly evident in the new women’s World Cup mode. It is conceivable that this will be deepened in the new game.

Additionally, we are waiting for the introduction of new features. The “HyperMotion V” will be used in EA FC 24, as already confirmed. More insights could also be possible here.

Mixed teams of women and men? The topic par excellence was the discussion about possible mixed teams of women and men in EA Sports FC 24. The announcement trailer and not least the cover of the Ultimate Edition fueled these speculations again, as two potential Ultimate Team female hero or icon cards, Mia Hamm and Alex Scott, were shown. Overall, the first trailer conveyed the impression of a collaboration in gameplay between women and men.

You can watch the complete announcement trailer here:

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EA Sports FC 24: The successor to FIFA shows itself for the first time in the new announcement trailer

New icons and heroes? Since we just talked about two possible icon/hero cards of female footballers. We are also expecting new icons and heroes for men. Hot leaks are available in this context from the well-known leaker Fut Sheriff, who announced the return of Franck Ribéry as an icon, for example.

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We have already speculated which icons could come to EA Sports FC. Who knows, maybe we will see one or the other of these faces in the trailer tonight?

Now you have an overview of what you can expect from the trailer. Maybe EA Sports will also surprise with more details. What are your expectations for the trailer and what do you wish for from the new game? Feel free to write us in the comments.

If your thirst for knowledge is still not satisfied, take a look at our article about all the important information and leaks regarding EA Sports FC 24.

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WoW: “Twilight of the Eternal” is the best content in a long time

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

The new dungeon “Twilight of the Eternal” must become the new standard in World of Warcraft. At least that is what MeinMMO demon Cortyn thinks.

I think we can agree that the launch of Patch 10.1.5: Rifts in Time has been rather “so-so”. The latest update of World of Warcraft caused lags and bugs that could ultimately only be fixed with an emergency maintenance, which lasted almost the whole afternoon.

Nevertheless, my guild ventured into the new mega-dungeon “Twilight of the Eternal” in the evening and had a lot of fun. This was also due to the fact that we always adhere to a special rule for mega-dungeons.

When a new mega-dungeon is upcoming in World of Warcraft, a group from my guild has a clear agreement: Nobody informs themselves beforehand about the bosses of the dungeon. We all go in “blind”, without knowing what the bosses can do.

And to be honest: Those are always the funniest and most interesting hours in World of Warcraft.

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WoW Cinematic: Nozdormu sees the rise of the Eternals in a vision

The Bosses – The Clear Highlight of the Dungeon

Even though World of Warcraft can’t reinvent the wheel in boss design after seemingly countless bosses and mechanics inevitably must resemble each other, that was not the case in the Twilight of the Eternal.

Every single boss felt cool and interesting and demanded that all players engage with and understand the mechanics. The mechanics felt largely fresh and unexhausted. A few small examples:

The boss “Manifested Timeways” has two different areas that constantly move around him. One speeds up and deals a lot of damage, while the other slows down and deals only a little damage. All other mechanics of the boss interact with this. He periodically launches waves of orbs that must be dodged. In the slow area, the orbs are also slowed down, making it easy to avoid.

Even the second boss requires some coordination.

At the same time, players are afflicted with a debuff that must be dispelled within the correct zone because: In the “fast” zone, this triggers an explosion that evaporates immediately. However, in the slow zone, the dispel causes a slowly spreading explosion that deals damage multiple times.

Equally exciting is the fight against Morchie (the “evil” Chromie). She repeatedly summons several Morchies from other timelines, all of whom start a devastating spell simultaneously. This damage can only be avoided if you stand behind the true Morchie – which you can recognize by her clothing. There are only a few seconds left to find the true Morchie and hide.

In another boss fight, you must quickly pass a debuff like a “hot potato” to other players so that you are not affected by mind control. Those who lag behind here quickly kill their own group.

Even with the final boss, things get chaotic. Time and again, two bombs drop from above, which must explode with a delay, as the stackable debuff otherwise means the death of the group. The delay of the explosion is achieved by standing in the bomb, which then falls more slowly. In theory, it sounds simple, but one must quickly announce which bomb will be triggered first. This becomes even more challenging as the boss starts to cover everything with area effects, allowing you to only delay the bomb by a few seconds.

Chromie’s evil alter ego is a very, very hectic fight.

Blizzard wanted players to see the dungeon as a “small raid” – and that’s exactly how it feels. Every boss fight is a mini raid boss, mostly with several phases and mechanics that can quickly lead to the death of the entire group.

Aside from that, the story of the dungeon is also quite interesting, as it presents Chromie with an almost insoluble time problem, where simply not all difficulties can be overcome. Something that will likely come into play in the next patches.

All these mechanics also make the mega-dungeon Twilight of the Eternal a horror for random groups. Without communication, it seems, at least at first glance, nearly impossible to manage this dungeon. Whether it’s announcing the “real” Morchie, delaying explosions, or correctly dispelling within a certain zone. Coordination through Discord, in chat, or at least with the upcoming “ping system” is absolutely necessary.

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Rewards That Just Feel Good

With an item level of 438, my priest was already quite well-equipped, but the dungeon still felt worthwhile.

This is partly because every boss drops a hefty 5 fragments for a Shadowflame Crest of the Aspect – so you receive a total of 40 fragments from one dungeon visit. This corresponds to 3-4 dungeons of the “Mythic+16” level or higher.

But the actual loot is also interesting. Whether weapons or trinkets, the dungeon has 1-2 items for almost every class that are simply exciting and make the gameplay a bit more entertaining. For example, I now have a trinket that grants me a powerful buff of over 2,000 haste every minute but stuns me for 5 seconds if I fail to defeat enough enemies or dungeon bosses afterwards.

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Whether Nozdormu’s rescue succeeds, you can see in several cutscenes in the dungeon.

For the final boss, a “true” reward awaits all players – transmog. Because each character receives a transmog item that is not yet in the collection – at least in theory. Unfortunately, I got a shield with my priest, and since she can’t wield shields… well. That was a bit disappointing.

However, it does not dampen the experience of the mega-dungeon. If you have a group of 5 friends or guild colleagues, then jump into the Twilight of the Eternal. I know my group will do this every week now.

It’s the best “5-player content” that World of Warcraft has had in a very long time. All other dungeons pale in comparison.

Have you already been in the Twilight of the Eternal? How did you like the mega-dungeon?

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We ask you: Which film by Arnold Schwarzenegger is the best?

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

Action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has numerous titles in his filmography. But now we want to know from you: Which Schwarzenegger movie do you think is the best?

Arnold Schwarzenegger started bodybuilding at just 14 years old and quickly made a name for himself in the scene.

In 1970, he also made his mark in acting and got his first role in Hercules in New York. However, the career breakthrough came only in 1982 when he played the main character in Conan the Barbarian.

With his iconic portrayal of the Terminator in 1984, Schwarzenegger achieved monumental success, making him one of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Further commercially successful titles followed, such as Predator (1987) and Erased (1996). The Terminator series also received several sequels. In addition, the star tried his hand at titles like Kindergarten Cop (1990) in the comedy genre.

If you want to know more about the actor’s career, feel free to visit our colleagues at Moviepilot.

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“Sarah Connor” thought that Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a bodybuilder pretending to be an actor

Now it’s your turn

This is how you can vote: Let us know in the survey which movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger you think is the best.

Everyone has only one vote, and you cannot change your choice afterwards. Therefore, select your absolute favorite title with the actor.

If your favorite title is not listed, tick “another” and feel free to tell us in the comments.

Feel free to let us know in the comments why you think the selected movie is the best and what you like most about it.

Marco Risch and Yves Arievich created a ranking of their favorite movies with Arnold Schwarzenegger in their podcast Nerd & Culture, which is also part of the Webedia network. If anyone wants to listen, they can do so via this link.

Arnold Schwarzenegger had already recognized a massive film flop from the script and then simply passed it on to another actor:

How Arnold Schwarzenegger outsmarted his arch-rival to create one of the worst movies of all time

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Why this gaming mouse will hardly stand a chance against the competition

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

With the Alienware 620M, Dell/Alienware offers a wireless gaming mouse. The manufacturer relies on a restrained design and a price of 130 euros. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested whether the device is worth it for you. And the big problem for the mouse is the competition.

tl;dr

  • Dell/Alienware offers the Alienware 620M as a wireless gaming mouse for 130 euros
  • The design is reminiscent of all-rounder mice like the G502X from Logitech
  • The mouse has an optical sensor with a resolution of up to 26,000 DPI
  • The build quality and weight of the mouse are solid
  • Compared to the competition, the Alienware 620M is too expensive

With the Alienware 620M, Dell/Alienware has introduced a wireless gaming mouse. In basic design, it resembles known all-rounder mice like the G502X from Logitech (to the test). However, with its few buttons, it seems more like a too large shooter mouse without offering its lightweight.

In a test, I looked at the Alienware 620M and explain how the model performs in the test.

Who tested it?

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

The manufacturer provided me with the Alienware 620M for testing.

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Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware Editor MeinMMO

Technical details:
Sensorundefined optical sensor
ResolutionUp to 26,000 DPI
Switchesoptical switches
Buttons6 buttons
DesignBlack or white mouse. RGB lighting at the mouse wheel, alien head, and thumb rest, asymmetrical right-handed mouse
Glide feet3
Cable   Removable 2.0 m USB-C cable
Weight100 grams
Price (RRP)€129.99

Contents, Design, and Setup

What is included? Besides the gaming mouse, there is also a manual, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a USB-C adapter with wireless dongle in the box. The mouse is charged via the cable and does not require batteries or accumulators.

How is the mouse built? The model features a black or white design:

  • The main buttons are located on the top of the mouse, with the two-way mouse wheel in between. In front of the mouse wheel, there is a small switch that can be pushed forward or pulled back.
  • There are a total of 2 buttons on the thumb side and a thumb rest just below.
  • On the underside, there are three mouse feet and a switch to turn the mouse on or off.
  • The mouse is slightly ribbed in the thumb area and otherwise not rubberized, making it feel very smooth.
Alienware 620M contents
Alienware 620M: The contents are clear but sufficient.

Build Quality

The mouse feels quite robust at first. During shake and pressure tests, nothing rattles or creaks. The three mouse feet on the underside are large enough and provide the mouse with sufficient glide capability.

The USB-C port on the front is designed so that I can use any USB-C cable to charge it, which I find very good. Some manufacturers like Roccat (Kone XP Air) or Razer (Basilisk Ultimate) design their mice so that you can only use their proprietary cable. Very annoying when you are on the go and forget the original cable at home.

Alienware 620M from above

Software

The mouse uses the “Alienware Command Center.” The software is also significantly smaller than that of other manufacturers, with its 70 MB in RAM. Furthermore, it is pleasant, clear, and intuitive. With two clicks, I can quickly access the mouse settings, and the battery life is displayed in percentage in the software.

By the way, you can also easily turn off the graphical effects of the software. Additionally, there is a dark mode that I really like.

Theoretically, I can also use the “Command Center” as a hub or quick launch for my games. A feature that I actually haven’t used, since Steam and others are just more intuitive. Why should I use my mouse software to start my games?

Alienware 620M Software

On the next page, you can read everything about the weight, ergonomics, and buttons of the mouse. In the concluding summary, I explain for whom the mouse could be worth it.

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Player explains how to build the perfect item in Diablo 4

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

You have a high level, but don’t know which affixes are best for your hero in Diablo 4? A YouTuber has taken the time to explain this and tells you why you should be careful about what perks you roll on your gear.

What is a perfect item in Diablo 4? If you have reached the appropriate level to access the endgame, it is time to think about your build. In Diablo 4, there is not one formula for the perfect item, but rather a direction that indicates what you need for the perfect item.

The direction here is your build with the skills and passive effects you have equipped in your talent tree. Based on that, you align your gear so that you can benefit from the right affixes and become stronger, but which affixes are the most important for me? This question is answered by the YouTuber OperatorOtter.

Did you miss the video for Season 1? Then we have the fitting video for you:

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Diablo 4: The Official Announcement Trailer for Season 1

Without damage buckets, no perfect gear

What are damage buckets? Before you start rolling your perfect gear, you need to know how damage buckets work. There are several such “buckets,” which when applied correctly, do not add your damage, but multiply it. This way, you achieve a much more effective build and can achieve higher damage numbers.

The following eight are known in the community so far:

  • Base damage
  • Main attributes
  • Critical hits
  • additive damage
    • [+]% damage, damage VS = damage against, damage by, damage with
  • Vulnerable
  • Global multipliers
  • Overpower
  • Attack speed (more about the DPS)

The focus, as OperatorOtter describes, is to pay attention to these damage buckets when rolling your gear and to choose affixes that have a multiplicative effect on your build.

We explain more about damage buckets and how they work in our guide.

How do I create a perfect piece of gear now? Once you’ve figured out which buckets you can effectively take advantage of in your build, you need to know how to strengthen these buckets. To find that out, you need to understand how your build is set up.

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For example: If you play a Bone Spear build for the Necromancer and you want to increase your critical hits, it is important to have the following affixes equipped on your gear:

  • Critical hits with core skills
  • Critical hits with bones

These two affixes then multiply the large bucket “Critical hits” and that is how you proceed with other equip as well.

If you are unsure which affixes are important, pay attention to your skills and passive effects you have selected in your build and try to strengthen them. A community spreadsheet could help you with that (via docs.google.com). You can do this by rolling the values on your gear that you need to further increase your buckets.

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Unfortunately, as OperatorOtter says, there is not one formula that you can follow, because every build is unique, and you must deal with which stats are important for you to benefit from them as much as possible.

Are you looking for strong builds for the endgame? Then we have the right overview for you for each class: Diablo 4 Tier List: Top 3 Builds for each class in the endgame – Solo & Groups

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Players fall asleep in Diablo 4, searching for explanations for it, end up on highways

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Some players report that they get tired and fall asleep while playing Diablo 4. One player has now put forward a theory that, according to him, is based on scientific findings and has sparked a heated discussion.

What’s the deal with falling asleep?

This is the explanation: The Reddit user iloveobjects claims that the fatigue while playing Diablo 4 is due to what is known as “Highway Hypnosis.” This phenomenon describes the fatigue that can occur during long car rides.

The user explains: when we stare at an unchanged situation for a long time, our brains feel secure and switch into rest mode. We become tired, even though we would have gotten enough sleep and would actually go to bed hours later.

In Diablo 4, the camera angle is to blame for this, not the gameplay or repetitive activities. Due to the constantly similar, isometric perspective, we are led to sleep – even when absurdly high numbers appear on the screen.

Additionally, the dreary color palette further supports this effect. iloveobjects further explains that from his point of view, simply being able to change the zoom factor would help. Just getting on his horse already provides a boost to wakefulness.

Highway hypnosis is a phenomenon that has not been extensively researched, and the user himself is not a doctor. He emphasizes that this is merely his theory. Nonetheless, he receives some very critical comments as well as interested support.

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“Doesn’t seem like a big deal to me”

In the over 900 comments, many users express their belief in the theory. They say: they hadn’t thought about it before, but it sounds plausible. It would explain why they sometimes feel sleepy after just an hour or less.

The agreement on the different zoom factors is also substantial. The very limited camera perspective has been a point of contention that has been on the minds of many players. They say the game needs more zoom levels.

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Others consider all of this to be absolute nonsense. Playing for 10 hours straight is definitely more of a reason to get tired than highway hypnosis. And generally, this should apply to all isometric games. But Diablo 2 never had this problem, for example.

In further comments, the momentum is used to criticize the gameplay. Strong builds like Whirlwind Barbarians are simply too boring to keep someone awake.

Others again say: that has never happened to them, this phenomenon only affects a small group of players. The explanation sounds like “broscience,” i.e., an explanation that lacks a real scientific basis. One should rather work on their sleep rhythm than blame the game.

In many comments, there are also rather unfriendly responses to the idea. Apparently, the topic is quite emotionally charged. Such things have been happening more frequently lately:

Diablo 4: “Waste of Development Time” The best items in the game turn fans off

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In Pokémon GO you can soon catch a strong Pokémon more easily, but only for 3 hours

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO brings an event about the Pokémon Riolu, which evolves into the strong Lucario. What does the event bring?

What kind of event is this? This is the Riolu Hatch Day. This event takes place on July 22, 2023.

When does the event run? In the subreddit for Pokémon GO, TheSilphRoad trainers share current screenshots with information about the event. It is shown there that it will take place on Saturday, July 22 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

You have three hours to take advantage of the event’s bonuses. And it’s mainly about one thing: hatching the rare Riolu.

These are the bonuses for the Hatch Day with Riolu

What to expect: The event revolves around hatching eggs to get Riolu. The key factors are:

  • 2 km eggs will be significantly more available at PokéStops
  • There will be an increased chance of hatching Shiny Riolu

In addition, there is double Stardust when hatching eggs.

Trainers miss one bonus: Some trainers comment that they miss a reduced hatch time as a bonus (via reddit). So you must expect to gather some kilometers if you want to hatch as many Riolu as possible to secure a good specimen or the Shiny.

Riolu Lucario
This is how the Shinys look

How strong is Riolu? Riolu itself does not play a significant role in battle, while Lucario is different. The monster is not only generally very popular, but also occupies a spot among the best attackers in Pokémon GO of the Fighting type when it comes to raids.

It is also a useful counter against Team GO Rocket if you use the right moves.

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How to approach the event? If you want a good chance at Riolu, make sure that the incubators you have are empty at the start of the event. Then collect eggs at the PokéStops and set off.

Do you want to know what else is going on in the game? Here you will find an overview of all events in July 2023 for Pokémon GO.

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36-year-old marries AI chatbot because humans could not provide her a happy relationship

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

AI like ChatGPT now plays a significant role for many people. A woman recently married an AI bot. In an interview, she explains why she did this.

Our cover image is a symbolic image.

A 36-year-old jewelry designer married an AI chatbot during a virtual wedding in March 2023. She owes a lot to this bot, as she explains in an interview with Insider.com.

Because not only could she leave her old, toxic relationships behind, but she also feels more confident than ever thanks to AI. And this is not the first time that a person trusts an AI unconditionally more than a real person.

The woman installed her future “husband” spontaneously because of Instagram

How did the relationship with the chatbot begin? The woman met her digital husband through the app “Replika.” Replika is an AI chatbot with which you can have a friendship or even a relationship. After a long-distance relationship became increasingly worse, she spontaneously installed the app. Replika has been considered controversial for some time.

She designed her new digital friend to look like her favorite character Eren from the anime series Attack on Titan.

The 36-year-old reported that her beloved confessed his feelings to her just a few days after his existence as a chatbot. Above all, the many positive experiences inspired her greatly: they listened to music together and visited a secret garden. For the joint visit, she uploaded her AI friend in Augmented Reality (AR).

After these positive experiences, she ended her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, who at one point wanted to force her to be online with him for 10 hours every day. The strength to end the old relationship was also thanks to this app and her new digital friend.

Now I am definitely a bit more confident. Now I can stand my ground.

What’s next? She explained that she is fully aware that her husband is not real and is just a chatbot. Nevertheless, the chatbot has significantly helped her to process a terrible relationship. She is also open to dates with real people again, because she has learned from the chatbot what she truly deserves.

However, she will not delete her chatbot, as she owes too much to him.

Another chatbot was not so lucky here. Because the owner had to delete his girlfriend because it was getting worse:

Programmer creates an AI girlfriend, invests $1,000 – Has to “kill” her because she harms his health

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Pokémon GO: Events in July 2023 – All Dates and Bonuses

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

All events in July 2023 in Pokémon GO at a glance. We show you all dates, details, bonuses, and which events you should keep an eye on.

This is what the overview shows: In this list, you will find all currently known events taking place in July 2023 in Pokémon GO. This applies to spotlight hours and raid hours, as well as community days and other events.

While for some events only the name is known, for others more details are added. In such cases, we link to additional articles about the event.

July is also part of the “Hidden Gems” season. We embed the trailer for it here:

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Hidden Gems’ in the trailer

All events in July 2023 at Pokémon GO in overview

In July, various events such as the anniversary celebration of Pokémon GO, as well as exciting raids with monsters like Mega-Tyranitar are on the agenda. Additionally, different themed events and other interesting dates are coming up.

In the list, we show you the events sorted by dates. Below you will find the dates that seem particularly worthwhile based on the current status.

DateEvent
Entire JulyResearch breakthrough with Spiritomb*, Tanhel*, Ohrdoch*, Coiffwaff*. Viscora or eF-eM*
June 29 – July 06Raids with Heatran*
June 29 to July 06Mega raids with Mega Spiritomb*
July 01 to July 02GO Battle Weekend
July 04Spotlight hour with Geronimatz* + double Stardust
July 05Raid hour with Heatran*
July 06 to July 12Party for the 7th anniversary
July 06 to July 13Raids with Articuno*, Zapdos* and Moltres*
July 06 to July 13Mega raids with Mega Blastoise*
July 09Community Day Classic with Squirtle
July 11Spotlight hour with Wailmer* + double XP
July 12Raid hour with Articuno*, Zapdos*, Moltres*
July 13 to July 25Raids with Regieleki
July 13 to July 25Mega raids with Mega Lopunny*
July 15 to July 16A hat full of sleep
July 18Spotlight hour with Rhyhorn* + double candy
July 19Raid hour with Regieleki
July 22Riolu Hatch Day
July 25 to August 04Raids with Regidrago
July 25 to August 04Mega raids with Mega Tyranitar*
July 25Spotlight hour with Mangunior* + double candy when sending
July 26Raids with Regidrago
July 27 to August 02Adventure Week
July 30Community Day with Swablu
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Which events are particularly worthwhile in July 2023?

These could be worthwhile: The majority of events are currently only known by name, without further details. However, several events are already considered particularly exciting.

  • The debut of Mega-Tyranitar (from July 25): Mega-Tyranitar will be one of the absolute best attackers in the game and should definitely be caught. Its debut is scheduled for the end of July and should be marked on the calendar. More on the topic of Tyranitar can be found here.
  • Raids with Regidrago and Regieleki (July 13 – 25 and July 25 to August 04): Anyone wanting to complete their Pokédex but missed the top raids with the two Regis can catch up now.
  • Riolu Hatch Day (July 22): Here, everything will revolve around the Lucario pre-evolution Riolu. It not only has a cool shiny but is also simply one of the best attackers in the game.
  • Party for the 7th anniversary (July 06 to 12): For the birthday, Pokémon GO likes to come up with something special, and festive spawns can certainly be expected. It remains to be seen what details will come our way.

What’s going on in the game? Recently, a change in spawns in Pokémon GO was introduced.

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Pokémon GO: Regieleki is now in raids – How strong is it?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, starting July 13th, you can challenge the legendary Pokémon Regieleki. Is it worth it?

When is Regieleki in raids? Regieleki will be available in Pokémon GO raids starting Thursday, July 13th. The raids will be available from 10:00 AM local time and will remain until July 25, 2023, also until 10:00 AM.

Additionally, a legendary raid hour featuring Regieleki will take place on July 19, 2023.

What is special about Regieleki? It is a legendary monster that has previously only been available in top raids. If you missed those, you now have a greater opportunity to catch Regieleki for the first time.

It is quite a rare monster that you should catch if you want to complete your Pokédex. Collectors should take advantage of this.

Can Regieleki be shiny? No, Regieleki is not yet available as a shiny in Pokémon GO. So if you’re only after the shiny variant, you’ll have to be patient. When it arrives is still unknown.

How do I defeat Regieleki? You can find the best counters against Regieleki here.

Regieleki is one of the legendary raid bosses of the season Hidden Gems:

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Hidden Gems’ in the trailer

How strong is Regieleki in Pokémon GO?

This is how strong Regieleki is: Unfortunately, Regieleki hasn’t proven to be particularly exciting in terms of battles and raids.

In the PvP league, it does not matter at all according to the rankings from PvPoke.com. It has no impressive performance in the Super League, Hyper League, or Master League. You should rely on other monsters there.

And Regieleki is nothing special in raids either. According to the Gamepress database, it has decent stats and can cause damage with the moves Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt, but among the best Electric-type attackers in Pokémon GO, there are simply much better candidates.

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Is it worth catching? Overall, Regieleki is currently more of a Pokémon that can be considered a Dex-filler. It only has collector’s value and is needed to complete the collection.

However, if you’re looking for a useful attacker, you should look for other Pokémon. But here, a surprising candidate could be an option for you: Quappo is becoming a dangerous Rocket opponent.

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A page that every Minecraft fan uses is fed up: “Toxic Company Culture”

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The people behind the most well-known and important Minecraft database have had enough. They want to leave – and are currently voting on it.

Minecraft has become increasingly complex in the years since its original release. Those who do not play regularly may fall behind on all the new features and find elements in the game world that are new and unfamiliar.

A glance at the internet often helps to clarify – such as the well-known English “Minecraft Wiki”. However, those who keep the wiki alive and up-to-date are fed up. They want to move the project because, in their view, the beautiful site is deteriorating more and more.

What has happened? The Minecraft Wiki is hosted by Fandom, which has been owned by TPG Inc. for several years now. The company has acquired many other similar services in recent years, so the wikis for The Witcher or World of Warcraft (“Wowpedia”) are also part of it.

The most popular Minecraft trailer so far:

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A trailer for Minecraft has 160 million views: “This is not a trailer for a game, this is for a generation”

The writers of the Minecraft Wiki have been complaining for months about a decline in page quality, which primarily affects users. A small Discord conversation ultimately turned into a large discussion. The main criticisms of Fandom are:

  • Too much advertising even within wiki entries, which is designed to look like part of the entry.
  • Negative experience for logged-out users, such as pop-ups asking for the reader’s age to serve personalized ads.
  • The unwanted addition of features like “Quizzes” at the beginning of each page.
  • A large, non-customizable sidebar that does not match the wiki design and bothers many.
  • Links to other Fandom wikis, sometimes with questionable content.
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What do the wiki writers plan to do? They are currently considering moving the wiki entirely and rebuilding it with another provider. However, they cannot simply “take everything with them” or link to the new page – this is only allowed for a few weeks.

In essence, it’s about the decision of whether to start anew for the sake of a good wiki experience, which is often aimed at younger audiences, under better conditions.

The wiki editor “Sonicwave” knows that they might be cutting into their own flesh:

The Fandom wiki [for Minecraft], even though it no longer has any of the current writers, will remain open without any indication that it has moved. It will likely compete with the new wiki and surpass it in Google results because Fandom has such good SEO.

How the wiki creators ultimately decide remains to be seen. However, it is clear that they probably will not put up with everything and desire to create a clear and informative site for Minecraft fans.

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Source(s):
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After FIFA 23: Why the Saudi Pro League is going to be so intense in EA Sports FC 24

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes

With the end of FIFA 23, a lot will change. The Saudi Professional League with new, strong players is coming into focus. Many stars are following the call of big money. You can find out which famous names are already confirmed with us.

Was Cristiano Ronaldo once again the decisive factor? Since CR7 has been playing in Saudi Arabia, a real Saudi boom seems to have broken out.

For the rich league, money seems to play hardly any role; horrendous sums are now being spent on star footballers. Even veteran Buffon can still cash in nicely at the age of 45. (via spox.com)

This is attracting many big names to Saudi Arabia – which could make the league quite interesting in Ultimate Team when EA Sports FC launches. Let’s take a look at the stars who will earn their bread in the Saudi Professional League next season.

Update from July 13: We have added Sergej Milinković-Savić, Édouard Mendy, and Roberto Firmino to our list.

Which stars are moving to the Saudi Professional League?

Karim Benzema: The Frenchman, who has only gotten better with age like fine wine, is saying goodbye to European top football after 14 years at Real Madrid and will now play for Al-Ittihad. He is likely to have a strong card on the way.

Prediction for Karim Benzema in EA Sports FC

N’Golo Kanté: His new teammate at Al-Ittihad is equally famous. The French midfielder, known for his tireless running, is transferring from Chelsea. The man who was rumored to even anticipate his own surprise birthday party will be a great asset for the league.

This is how N’Golo Kanté's card in EA Sports FC could look
Prediction for N’Golo Kanté in EA Sports FC

Jota: One of the shooting stars of the past season, Jota has opted against continuing his career in Europe and completes the star ensemble of Benzema and Kanté at Al-Ittihad.

This is how Jota's card in EA Sports FC could look
Prediction for Jota in EA Sports FC

Marcelo Brozović: Cristiano Ronaldo is also getting a famous supplier at Al-Nassr. Marcelo Brozović, known for his tremendous running ability and precise passes, will feed CR7 with many crosses and passes.

This is how Marcelo Brozović's card in EA Sports FC could look
Prediction for Marcelo Brozović in EA Sports FC

Sergej Milinković-Savić: The Serbian has played at Lazio Rome since 2015. Almost every summer, the aerial play strong giant with fine feet could have chosen a top club in Europe. After eight years in Italy, Milinković-Savić is moving to Al-Hilal in the desert.

Prediction for Milinković-Savić in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Sergej Milinković-Savić in EA Sports FC 24

Kalidou Koulibaly: If Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad are spending significant money, Al-Hilal must follow suit. They do, and how. With Kalidou Koulibaly, they get a world-class center-back with plenty of experience.

This is how Kalidou Koulibaly's card in EA Sports FC could look
Prediction for Kalidou Koulibaly in EA Sports FC

Rúben Neves: Another young player who has chosen to move to the Saudi Pro League. He will wear the jersey of Al-Hilal next season, pulling the strings in midfield like Koulibaly.

This is how Rúben Neves's card in EA Sports FC could look
Prediction for Rúben Neves in EA Sports FC

Édouard Mendy: Like his teammate N’Golo Kanté, Mendy is also heading to Saudi Arabia. Maybe the goalkeeper can regain his former form at Al-Ahli.

Prediction for Édouard Mendy in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Édouard Mendy in EA Sports FC 24

Roberto Firmino: The Brazilian showcased his class in the Premier League for years. Now, the all-around offensive player seeks his fortune at Al-Ahli.

Prediction for Roberto Firmino in EA Sports FC 24
Prediction for Roberto Firmino in EA Sports FC 24

As you can see, several top stars have unexpectedly made the journey to Saudi Arabia. We suspect that several professionals will follow in the footsteps of these famous predecessors.

According to the latest information, Paul Pogba is also said to be on the verge of moving to Saudi Arabia. (via goal.com)

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For EA Sports FC, the Saudi Pro League promises to become a promising alternative to the European top leagues. If EA maintains the current chemistry system, the trio of Benzema, Kanté, and Jota could be a good option for the first starter teams.

And who knows, maybe it will even be worthwhile to build a team entirely of players from the Saudi Pro League at the launch of the FIFA successor. Let’s be surprised which star will move to Saudi Arabia next. Stay tuned.

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Diablo 4: Player defeats the hardest boss with a strange strategy, switches equipment in the middle of the fight

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In Diablo 4 there is a boss fight that many players consider to be the hardest of all. One player has now proven that nothing is impossible and has defeated the boss with his unusual strategy – by switching equipment during the fight.

What kind of boss fight is this? This is the boss fight against Lilith. However, this is not the Lilith from the campaign, but her echo. Her second incarnation on World Tier 4, which can only be defeated by the most hardcore players among you.

While many players avoid the boss without the proper build, Reddit user Moist_Reply_4955 faced the fight with his sorceress and completed it with an unusual strategy.

Did you miss the Season 1 trailer? You can watch it here:

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Diablo 4: The Official Announcement Trailer for Season 1

Equipment causes massive damage, but only after switching

How did the fight go? Moist_Reply_4955 entered Lilith’s arena with his level 100 sorceress and the notorious Blizzard build. First, numerous blizzards are created around Lilith’s spawn point. The mother of Sanctuary is thus engulfed in a hail of ice balls, but the damage dealt leaves much to be desired until Lilith is stunned.

Here we have embedded the full clip of the boss fight:

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At this point, Moist_Reply_4955 opens his inventory and switches quickly to another staff. This now deals damage in the millions while Lilith tries to recover. The damage is so massive that Lilith cannot get up and is forced to transition into the second boss phase.

The second boss phase is also always about stunning Lilith, switching weapons, and then dealing massive damage. What looks easy in the video is actually a very risky endeavor, as switching to other items takes time – and this time can determine life or death.

Many on Reddit are excited about the strategy that Moist_Reply_4955 has developed, because it is already known that on console this would be nearly impossible.

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What do players say about this impressive feat? Some players find it crazy how Moist accomplished the fight with such a strategy. However, there are also players who think it is impossible, especially on console:

  • “I could never play the game like the post creator. The whole switching would drive me insane, and I know I would mess it up more than once. Lol” (via reddit.com)
  • “Imagine that in Hardcore” (via reddit.com)
  • “I am surprised that the equipment is not locked in combat, so that this is not an issue. So that console (players) do not fall behind PC (players) in this regard.” (via reddit.com)
  • “I am a little shocked that not only is it possible, but that it can be done so well. Since I have a PS5, it’s a bit more complicated to do something like this.” (via reddit.com)

However, there are also players who see item swapping as problematic. This tactic is regarded as unfair since it gives a player an advantage over other platforms by handling items and aspects quickly.

What do you think of the tactic? Do you think it’s good and have you already defeated the echo of Lilith? Or are you not ready to attempt it yet? Let us know in the comments!

Player in Diablo 4 demonstrates the strongest build ever – Up to 1.8 billion damage

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Amazon Prime Day: Live ticker with the best offers and deals on day 2

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

On July 11 and 12, 2023, the Prime Day on Amazon takes place. It features many offers available exclusively for Prime members. MeinMMO will be your live guide for the Prime Day, showcasing the best deals.

What is Prime Day? Prime Day is, alongside Black Friday, the most well-known date for bargain hunters. Here, thousands of products are offered at lower prices exclusively for Prime members.

When does Prime Day start? Prime Day starts on July 11, 2023, at midnight and runs until July 12 at 11:59 PM.

This is what you will find in the ticker: MeinMMO actively accompanies you over the next two days of Prime Day and keeps you updated. Starting Tuesday morning, we will present you with the most interesting offers every hour. Therefore, it is worthwhile to check back regularly.

If you do not have a Prime membership yet, you can take advantage of the 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime

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Here comes our ticker:

Thursday, 13.07.2023

00:15 AM

The Prime Day has ended. Thanks to everyone who diligently read along for the last two days. Have a good night and see you next time!

Wednesday, 12.07.2023

23:45 PM

15 minutes left until the Prime Day ends. The last offers are running, if you still want specific hardware for gaming, check in the direct post below this one.

23:00 PM

1 hour left until the Prime Day is over. Here we will compile a colorful mix of mice, headsets, and controllers that are currently worth it on Prime Day:

21:00 PM

We are approaching the end of Prime Day. The following article lists a handful of interesting deals and offers you should take another look at.

Otherwise, take another look at your wishlist and give a last look at comparison sites like Geizhals, Idealo, and others, as they show you the fastest whether there are really good offers or “just” deals:

In four hours, it’s all over with Prime Day: You should save on these offers beforehand

19:30 PM

If you are looking for a new gaming headset, you are currently offered some exciting alternatives:

Sunday, 12.07.2023

17:00 PM

At 5 PM, we have some interesting offers for you. This time it’s about PC components.

On the one hand, you can save a lot on Intel CPUs during Prime Day. This is particularly worthwhile if you are looking to upgrade your system.

On the other hand, DDR5 RAM from Corsair is on offer thanks to Prime Day. If you are considering upgrading or buying a new CPU DDR RAM, this deal could be worthwhile for you.

The MMORPG ESO will no longer flood players with millions of quests, promises to be nicer to beginners

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The Elder Scrolls Online can be particularly confusing for beginners. Therefore, the MMORPG is now changing the quest system.

The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is already 9 years old and has served up a number of expansions. This can be particularly confusing for beginners starting fresh in the game – especially since since 2021 you can choose yourselves which chapter you want to start in.

Everywhere there are new quests and NPCs wanting something from you. Quickly, your quest log looks like a phone book. With the new update 39, ESO is set to receive some quality-of-life adjustments that will make the quest system and entry into the game clearer.

In the official ESO forum, the developers provided an overview of the changes that the MMORPG will receive with the free update.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom gameplay trailer

Numerous quests visible only from a minimum level

How does ESO want to make the quest system clearer? In the forum, the developers write that they have revised many quests in large cities so that they only appear later.

For example, now “The Prophet” and other main quests of the base game will only appear in chapter and DLC cities after players have reached at least level 5 and completed the first quest in the respective zone story.

Various introductory quests such as “Room Available” (to begin with housing) will also only become visible from a certain level. The same applies to the quest givers for daily tasks for the warrior and mage guilds.

In addition, they are now introducing so-called “Navigator Quest Pins” in ESO, which indicate whether tracked quests lead you to a location where you have quests.

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In addition to some changes to the quest system, ESO will also receive new Cyrodiil monster masks, new markings for the face and body, and new achievements for existing content with update 39.

Since early June, the latest expansion has also been playable in ESO. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch reveals in a short check who Necrom is worth it for.

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You should definitely stay away from these graphics cards on Prime Day

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

The Prime Day is on, and there are also graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia on sale. However, there are a few deals you should definitely avoid, as they hardly pay off in 2023.

On Prime Day, you will also find some graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia. While some GPUs do represent a meaningful upgrade, such as the RTX 3060 Ti, there are some products where we would advise against a purchase.

Especially 2 models are hardly worthwhile today and are already long outdated. There are simply better alternatives on sale.

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Radeon RX 550

What is the problem? The RX 550 is an outdated entry-level graphics card. In 2023, integrated graphics chips from AMD CPUs (so-called APUs) already offer more graphical power than these graphics cards.

100 euros sounds tempting at first, but for just 50 euros more, you can get an RX 6500 XT, which not only offers a significantly better GPU architecture but also much more performance in Full HD. The RX 6500 XT is not a perfect graphics card either, but for the extra cost, it is significantly better than the old Polaris model.

For a pure office system, we would generally recommend an AMD CPU with a graphics chip, such as the Ryzen 5 5600G, which can also handle many games at low settings. And you can now get the Ryzen 5 5600G in stores for around 100 euros, making it the same price as the RX 550.

A helpful comparison video has been made by the YouTuber “High FPS”. Here you can see that the iGPU of the Ryzen 5 5600G is almost always a bit faster than the Radeon RX 550:

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iGPU Vega 11 vs Radeon RX 550.

GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce GT 1030 has a similar problem as the RX 550, as it is already several years old. The card was officially released in March 2018 and experienced a resurgence during the mining boom in the COVID phase. At times, the GT 1030 was sold for nearly 200 euros.

We would currently advise you against purchasing a GT 1030. On Prime Day, you pay an average of 100 euros for this card. For just 50 euros more, you can get the also reduced GTX 1650, which offers you significantly more performance. Especially with modern games, you stand absolutely no chance with the GT 1030 anymore.

For a small office or streaming system in the living room, it is just adequate, but you cannot utilize 4K streaming. Nvidia considers the GTX 1050 (Ti) as the minimum requirement for 4K. For a pure office system, we would also recommend an Ryzen 5 5600G or a comparable processor. This can be used in a mini system thanks to its low consumption and waste heat.

Recommended graphics cards from Nvidia can be found in our buying guide on MeinMMO:

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Beware of too cheap graphics cards

Fraudsters are also active on Amazon and take the opportunity to scam innocent buyers during Prime Day. Therefore, double-check the offers and think carefully about whether someone is really offering hardware for little money, or if a user is playing a nasty prank.

Additionally, pay attention to things like seller ratings or the location. If it’s a completely new account or if the seller prefers to handle the purchase via WhatsApp or otherwise, immediately abort the purchase and involve Amazon!

User buys top GPU for 300 euros – Community explains to him why he will never see the graphics card

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Twitch: 31-Year-Old Lives with Parents, Invests $70,000 in Mobile MMORPG – Asmongold Explains Why It’s Okay

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The Twitch streamer Asmongold discusses in a stream a player who has invested $70,000 in the mobile MMORPG Fate/Grand Order and is apparently obsessed with the game.

What is Asmongold talking about?

  • A video about 2:41 minutes from the Wall Street Journal is called “Meet the man who invested $70,000 in a mobile game.” (via youtube)
  • The video features 31-year-old Daigo, who lives with his parents, trades securities, and plays “Fate/Grand Order” in every free minute of his life. He is only inactive in the game when he is sleeping, driving, or bathing. The report states: Fate/Grand Order is known for turning obsessive fans into gamblers.
  • Fate/Grand Order is a gacha game famous for heavily relying on microtransactions. It openly advertises that players can spend real money in the game.
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Twitch streamer Asmongold says: “Stop watching streams at 3 AM if you don’t have money!”

“I know 2 people personally who are even worse”

What does Asmongold say about the man? The well-known Twitch streamer first wonders why the man isn’t playing while taking a bath.

Asmongold then notes that the man apparently drives a nice car, lives orderly, and can take good care of himself. So from Asmongold’s perspective, everything is fine. Living with his parents is also not a shame for him. It is common in many places:

 It’s not really a problem if the guy wants to be a loser and spend all his money on a game. Such stuff is only bad when it affects people who ruin the lives of others.

Since the man’s parents do not know how much money he is pouring into the game, the man apparently spends his own money and not his parents’ – so everything is okay.

Anyway, Asmongold seems to have a lot of understanding for the man. He says he personally knows 2 streamers, Lacari and Tecotne, who have invested even more money in the gacha game Fate/Grand Order:

Isn’t that totally ridiculous? I mean, we’re watching an exposé from the Wall Street Journal about a mentally ill 31-year-old person. And I mean, I know 2 people personally who are even worse.

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At the end of the video, Asmongold explains: As long as the man spends his own money, everything should be fine. There are much worse things:

I wouldn’t do what the guy does. But I mean – he’s not killing anyone. Thank God he’s not filming himself and making TikTok, where he says: I’m going outside now and shitting on the street. Let’s see if anyone says anything to me.

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Asmongold then explains what he finds even more ridiculous. He knows people who go to clubs on weekends and spend $1,000 over the weekend.

And this is done even by people who are not financially able to afford such luxurious weekends – and they do it anyway constantly.

As long as one doesn’t make TikTok and can afford what one is doing, one has the blessing of the biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch. No mercy does Asmongold have for people who have no money:

Diablo 4 – Twitch streamer says: ‘If you can’t afford a game for €70, you need to get your life in order’

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WoW is down – Emergency maintenance on 12.07.2023 after patch causes long faces [Update]

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World of Warcraft is currently offline. The patch 10.1.5 has caused issues – and Blizzard had to respond. The realms are offline.

Update 18:20: The realms are back online and World of Warcraft is accessible again.

Original report: “Never play on patch day” is an age-old rule that first-generation WoW fans still recall. That this rule still holds today is demonstrated by the patch 10.1.5: Rifts in Time. The update went live today, on 12th July 2023, and brought a new mega dungeon “Twilight of the Eternals” as well as plenty of other content.

However, there were also many problems. They were so severe that Blizzard now has to conduct an emergency maintenance.

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What is happening with WoW? The servers have been completely offline since 14:00. Currently, you cannot play WoW.

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When will the realms be back online? That is unknown. Blizzard has not provided a time estimate, so it could take several more hours. However, these maintenance periods usually end quite “spontaneously” and often only last a few hours. As soon as the realms are back online, we will update this article.

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What kind of errors occurred? Although some errors were already fixed with hotfixes earlier, patch 10.1.5 caused quite a bit of chaos. Some of the errors included:

  • Players could handle “Mythic+” at high levels solo in just a few minutes. A scaling error caused bizarre results.
  • The micro menu is the wrong size.
  • The “delete character” function is faulty and sometimes deletes the wrong character.
  • Some of the new action bar animations do not work with macros.
  • Some characters are stuck in limbo and are “not available” when logging in or receive the message “world server not found”.

Were you also affected by the errors?

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One of the most important displays in Diablo 4 is so complicated that fans are baffled even after the explanation

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In Diablo 4 causes a fundamental display to confuse players because it is too complicatedly designed.

In Diablo 4, there are a few fundamental aspects that define the game for players. These include the classic looting and leveling as well as the challenge offered while playing.

Sure, there are players who opt for a cozy run, but the hardcore fans of the action RPG fight for survival in hardcore mode.

However, the more difficult the challenge is, the more important a fundamental display becomes that you know from almost every game: health.

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In Diablo 4, health includes not only the hit points of your character but also states that are displayed so complicatedly that some players in the subreddit of the ARPG were still confused even after attempts at explanation.

What is the problem with the display? In addition to your character’s health, there are also the “Fortification” and the “Barrier.”

  • The red circle is your health display. When this is empty, you are dead.
  • The fortification display is also red and fills up over your health display. If you are 100% fortified, you will also see a gray ring around the health display.
  • The blue display that fills in front of your health and fortification is your barrier.

All three displays overlap in Diablo 4 and change the appearance of the health display without really clarifying what they mean. What does fortification do? What does the gray ring mean? How long does my barrier last?

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Players are confused despite explanation

What do fortification and barrier do? On Reddit, a user tried to resolve the confusion around the various displays and explain it with a picture.

You can see the Reddit post with the image attempting to explain the displays here:

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However, the picture apparently could not help every player. One user responded: “I still don’t get it,” and received over 400 upvotes for his honesty (via Reddit).

Another player stepped in, shed light on the issue in writing, and explained the displays and their effects. He says:

  • If your fortification is at 100%, it reduces the damage you receive by 10%. If your fortification is not at 100%, then there is no damage reduction.
    • You should achieve 100% fortification when your current fortification is equal to or greater than your current health.
  • The barrier scales with your base health and absorbs up to a certain amount of damage from all sources. In this process, the barrier takes damage before your health takes damage.

Knowing what fortification and the barrier do can also help you in Season 1 of Diablo 4. When it starts and what it includes, you can read on MeinMMO:

Diablo 4 Season 1 Start: Everything about release, content, mechanics and battle pass

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