Many gamers suddenly wish for a tiny graphics card that Nvidia does not officially produce

A player shows a small GeForce RTX 3060. This is absolutely unique, because Nvidia itself does not produce it. Many gamers are impressed and wish for such a GPU.

The GeForce RTX 3060 is among the most popular graphics cards from Nvidia, alongside the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. It offers good performance for full HD gaming.

However, Nvidia offers the GeForce RTX 3060 as a Founder’s Edition only in the standard form factor. Founder’s Edition refers to graphics cards that come directly from Nvidia and have a unique design.

A gamer probably thought he could do it “better” and developed an RTX 3060 in a mini format. The graphics card is not perfect yet, but many users on reddit are enthusiastic.

Small RTX Graphics Card from the 3D Printer

What did the user do? The Reddit user “Clashmains_2” bought a Gainward 3060 Pegasus and replaced its entire cover with an alternative he designed on a 3D printer (via reddit.com). In a first step, he used design software to replicate the heatsink of a Founder’s Edition.

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In a further step, he modified a 92mm fan from Noctua to fit the tiny form factor.

What problem does he currently have? The first model is actually “only” a model. The graphics card works with the new cover from the 3D printer, but at high temperatures, the printed 3D parts deform. This does not work in the long run because, in the worst case, the soft plastic could spread across the rest of the hardware or the GPU’s circuit board could detach.

However, the user explained that he wants to continue working on his design. In the next step, he wants to use different material, which is more durable, but also harder to print.

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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”

ITX Systems are also Becoming More Popular Among Gamers

What does ITX mean? The abbreviation ITX hides a size of components. ITX stands for a particularly small form factor that was created for small computer systems. ITX actually stands for Information Technology Extended.

Multimedia PCs or office models often rely on such a small form factor. But gamers are also increasingly discovering that a small system is completely sufficient for their purposes.

ITX models, like the RTX 3060 presented here, or ITX motherboards can also be easily installed in large computer towers, as such devices are generally backward compatible. Conversely, however, it is significantly more complicated.

Anyone wanting to install a large ATX motherboard in an ITX case usually has absolutely no chance. Because the small cases are not designed for such large components. Basically, you should always keep an eye on the case when building a PC.

If you are putting together a gaming PC, you should ensure that the components fit together. If you opt for an ITX case, the other components must also fit. In most cases, a look at the manual is sufficient.

A German gamer makes the purchase of his life because a user wanted to quickly get rid of his RTX 3080 Ti for 300 euros

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Pokémon GO: 5 rare Pokémon that are damn hard to get

In Pokémon GO there are some monsters that are not easy to obtain. Here we show you six particularly difficult candidates.

What kind of Pokémon are those? There are many monsters in Pokémon GO that are only available for a limited time or only during certain events. This applies, for example, to Legendary or Mysterious Pokémon. Pokémon that are only available in certain regions also count among the rarest monsters.

However, there are also some monsters that are simply hard to obtain in their basic form because they are quite rare—and they need a lot of candies to evolve.

We will show you such monsters here.

Ramoth

Pokemon GO Ignivor Ramoth
Ignivor is already hard to get, Ramoth even harder

Trainers have been waiting a long time for this monster to arrive in the game in spring 2023. The problem: Its pre-evolution Ignivor can only be obtained from eggs—and the chance of hatching it is minimal.

To make the difficulty even higher, it takes 400 candies to evolve Ignivor into Ramoth. This makes Ramoth one of the hardest catches in the game right now.

Amfira

Pokémon GO Molunk Amfira

To obtain Amfira, you first need a Molunk. You can get this lizard-like Pokémon from the 12km eggs of Team GO Rocket. So you first have to battle Rocket bosses to even have a chance.

But that’s just the complicated part: Only the female variant of Molunk can evolve into Amfira. So you need double luck: Firstly, Molunk has to hatch from the egg, and then it must not be the male variant.

Last but not least, you also need 50 candies to evolve Molunk into Amfira.

Rabigator

Rabigator Pokemon GO
From Ganovil to Rabigator

Let’s stay with monsters that Team GO Rocket can bring you: Rabigator is the final evolution of Ganovil. The latter can also only be found in Rocket eggs—currently, you cannot obtain it in the wild or in raids.

Now you have the same problem as with Molunk: First, get the corresponding eggs, walk 12 kilometers, and hope that the right monster hatches.

Additionally, you need 25 candies to evolve Ganovil into Rokkaiman and another 100 to get Rabigator.

We will take a closer look at the topic of Team GO Rocket in the video:

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Honweisel

Wadribie
Wadribie and Honweisel, also as Shiny

Honweisel brings a similar problem as Molunk: It evolves exclusively from the female form of Wadribie for 50 candies. Wadribie itself is already quite unusual, but the female form is particularly rare.

The monster has been in the game since 2019, so some trainers may have caught a few specimens of the female Wadribie. If you are also out of luck with the bees, trading might be an option.

Monetigo

Monetigo Gierspenst
Monetigo and Gierspenst

Gierspenst has been in the game since 2023 and brings its evolution Monetigo with it. Here, less luck is required, but quite a bit of effort.

First, you need a coin bag to catch Gierspenst. You get this by connecting Pokémon GO with the Nintendo Switch and then sending a postcard to the games Karmesin & Purpur. We will show you how to do this with the Switch and Gierspenst here.

Through the coin bag, you can obtain Gierspenst, but that’s not enough to also get Monetigo. For that, you need Gierspenst coins, which can be obtained from golden Poké-stops. And to get those, you first have to use a gold lure module, which you obtain by sending several postcards in Karmesin and Purpur.

In short: The path to Monetigo is quite long. Because: You need 999 Gierspenst coins for the evolution. So plan a lot of time.

However, there have already been cases where trainers teamed up to get a lot of coins at once with many gold lure modules. We will show you how trainers snatched Monetigo in no time.

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New game looks like Destiny, says: „We want to be the best MMORPG that will be released in 2023“

The MMORPG Ares: Rise of Guardians is set to be released this year by publisher Kakao Games. In an interview, the developers reveal interesting details and big plans. We at MeinMMO summarize.

What kind of game is Ares? The MMORPG comes from the successful publisher Kakao Games (ArcheAge, Odin: Valhalla Rising) and the developer team of Second Dive. It is set in a science fiction world and resembles titles like Destiny or Anthem.

You will mainly be in various battle suits, which are currently divided into four classes. With them, you will travel and fight on Earth, the Moon, or even Mars. More planets are set to follow in the future.

So far, over 2 million people have pre-registered for the game. At least in Korea, it is set to be released on July 25, 2023. A release in other regions of the world is planned but will not take place simultaneously.

Aside from that, Ares: Rise of Guardians aims to impress with the following features:

  • Cross-play on PC and smartphones, with the PC receiving its own launcher
  • Fast and extensive movement system, where flying and combat in the air play a big role
  • Random events in the open world
  • Raids for up to 30 players
  • Various vehicles that you should be able to use in the world
  • Even in the Korean market, Pay2Win should be significantly reduced; the game should also be a lot of fun without spending money
  • The MMORPG also impresses with strong graphics and unique classes

You can watch a first trailer for the game here:

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Ares: Rise of Guardians is a new sci-fi MMORPG – It looks like a mix of Destiny and Anthem

New interview shows that the developers have high hopes for Ares

What new information is there? In an interview with the Korean press, the developers answered questions. During this, there were some new details that could raise hope but also make Western players skeptical.

Particularly interesting was the question of what financial result the publisher hopes to achieve from Ares. In response, Kakao’s CEO, Lee Si Woo, said: “It’s hard to say something about the planned results, but our goal is to release the best MMORPG in 2023.”

However, he later made it clear that we in the West would probably have to be patient. The plans for globalization will only be addressed once the game is successful in Korea: “The domestic market comes first,” Woo emphasized in the interview.

Additionally, some fans might not like that an auto-play feature was confirmed during the conversation. However, the developers emphasize at this point that there are still plenty of content that requires manual input and strong cooperation between players.

What else is positive? Aside from the strong statement to want to release the best MMORPG of this year, there are still some details that stand out positively. The developers report that the game has changed significantly since the tests in 2022.

They emphasize that they listen to fan feedback and thus, among other things, improved and optimized the controls with mouse and keyboard.

Furthermore, comfort features have been added, such as the ability to turn off effects from other players. They want to maintain the colorful and eye-catching look of abilities without jeopardizing balance in large battles, the developers explain.

However, we can only see how the game actually performs and looks next week. What do you think of Ares: Rise of Guardians so far? Do you think the game has what it takes to become the best MMORPG of the year? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

A long-awaited new MMORPG finally launches and already has 600,000 players

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Everything about the new MMORPG Palia: Release, Beta, Content and Gameplay

In Palia elements that are usually considered side quests in other MMORPGs will become the main focus. It’s all about cooking, growing food, housing, and forging good relationships with the neighborhood. We at MeinMMO will tell you everything important about the MMO.

What kind of game is this? Palia is being developed by an indie studio made up of old gaming veterans from Blizzard and Riot Games. They have taken inspiration from games like Animal Crossing and want to create an MMORPG from that:

  • You move into a house with your character and then live in direct neighborhood to other players, but also next to NPCs with a rich background. You can build relationships with them.
  • You can decorate your house with thousands of items.
  • In the game, you will engage in various activities, including cooking, having your own farm in the garden, or catching bugs.
  • Fights will only occur in special adventure zones. There, the focus will be on hunting wildlife and finding hidden treasures. There will be no PvP at all.

Palia is supposed to be free-to-play and claims to offer the “fairest free-to-play” experience.

A first look at the MMO is provided by the announcement trailer:

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Trailer for Palia, one of the most interesting upcoming MMOs
This article was last updated on July 17 with information about the beta.

Palia is in alpha, but there is no release date yet

When is Palia coming out?

Currently, Palia does not have a fixed release date for PC. The MMORPG is set to release for Switch in Winter 2023, even sooner for PC. Presumably, the upcoming closed beta will go directly into release.

When does the beta for Palia start?

The closed beta starts on August 2 at 7:00 PM. However, you will need an invitation for this. The NDA from the previous alpha will also be lifted, allowing all testers to show gameplay and talk about the game.
The open beta will then start on August 10 at 7:00 PM. Anyone can participate if they create an account. All beta progress will remain permanently with you.

For which platforms is Palia coming out?

Palia will be released for PC and Nintendo Switch (via Twitter).

Will Palia be released on Steam?

There has not been any statement on that yet.

8 Life Skills and Relationships with NPCs

What does the gameplay of Palia look like? While there has not been much gameplay shown yet, the developers have already described in detail what you can do in the MMORPG.

Palia is meant to be a feel-good game, without pressure and without stress. You enter a colorful world that somewhat reminds you of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While there will be PvE fights, you should be able to completely avoid them if you don’t feel like it.

Those who want to compete with each other can also participate in small and varied competitions, such as cooking or fishing duels. These are also completely optional and should remind you of an afternoon card game or a race on the beach. Just no stress is the motto.

What activities does the game offer? Besides the competitions mentioned above and the relationships with NPCs, the game offers you primarily 8 life skills that you are also familiar with from classic MMORPGs:

  • Woodcutting
  • Mining
  • Fishing
  • Cooking
  • Hunting wildlife
  • Making your own furniture
  • Gardening – growing food in your garden
  • Catching bugs – a mini-game

You will be able to learn and level all skills at the same time. There should be a quest that introduces you to each activity. After that, you are free to use or ignore it.

Additionally, there is a strong focus on “fashion.” You should be able to find and wear various outfits. Through a wardrobe system, you should also be able to change your look with a few clicks. Over time, the developers aim to implement more and more outfits, focusing solely on aesthetics. They will not offer any special attributes or advantages.

What about the story? You play as humans who are a “legendary people” in the world of Palia. At the peak of their prowess, they suddenly disappeared, and no one knew why. Now, thousands of years later, humans have suddenly reappeared, and you need to create a new home in this unknown world.

However, Palia is not meant to be a strong story-driven game. The story evolves mainly through the friendships you build with NPCs. Each of them has a unique background story, which gradually brings you closer to the answer about the disappearance of the humans.

Here you can watch the day/night cycle of Palia:

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“We offer the fairest free-to-play”

What does the monetization of Palia look like? To finance the MMORPG, a shop will be introduced that will adhere to the following rules:

  • Only cosmetic content will be sold – primarily clothing sets and outfits at the beginning
  • You will never be able to pay for something that you can also earn in-game
  • There will be no boosters or buffs – the developers want earned achievements to mean something
  • There will be no loot boxes with randomness
  • There will be no rotations in the shop; everything will always be available
  • The developers commit to always communicating their decisions honestly and openly

The developers emphasize that they want to “win together with the players.” The team has committed to paying good salaries and social benefits and therefore needs to make money with Palia. But they do not want to force players to pay for something. The aim is to find the players who “like to spend money.”

Testers were able to destroy the servers with baking cakes

How have the alpha tests been so far? So far, over 600,000 people are said to have applied for alpha tests of Palia (via Twitter). That’s an impressive number. However, due to a confidentiality agreement, there are only a few statements about the tests.

The developers occasionally tell quirky stories on their blog.

  • For example, a player named Berry baked 2 cakes together with friends in the alpha. Many, many cakes. At 1,023 of these sweet sugar bombs, the game is said to have crashed. A bug that will be fixed in the future.
  • Additionally, players hit the ground with gathering tools to create cool photos from the dust effect. This wasn’t actually intended by the developers, but it might remain as a feature in the game, as they mentioned in a blog post.

What do you think of Palia? Does the concept appeal to you, or do you need fights and PvP in an MMORPG? Feel free to write it in the comments.

Learn more about other new MMORPGs here: All 59 MMORPGs currently in development for PC.

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Pokémon GO: Special Research „A Hat Full of Sleep“ with all tasks and rewards

The new special research for A Cap Full of Sleep can be obtained when you connect the GO Plus + with Pokémon GO. We will show you all tasks and rewards.

What kind of research is this? A new catching gadget “GO Plus +” has been released for Pokémon GO, with which you can catch Pokémon, spin stops, and even monitor your sleep. Those who purchase the device and connect it to their Pokémon GO will receive special research.

In the overview, we show you all tasks and rewards that are included in the special research. This way, you will know exactly what to expect.

Research: A Cap Full of Sleep 1/2

TaskReward
Catch 20 Pokémon in Poké Balls using the Pokémon GO Plus +25 Poké Balls
Catch 10 Pokémon in Great Balls or Ultra Balls using the Pokémon GO Plus +15 Ultra Balls
Spin 15 PokéStops using the Pokémon GO Plus +2,000 Stardust
Monitor your sleep for 7 days with the Pokémon GO Plus +Encounter with Koalelu

Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all 4 tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will also receive an encounter with Snorlax, which is wearing a sleeping cap. With a bit of luck, you might even catch a shiny Snorlax with a sleeping cap.

Our author Max has already monitored his sleep with Pokémon Sleep.

Research: A Cap Full of Sleep 2/2

TaskReward
Monitor your sleep for 7 days with the Pokémon GO Plus +Encounter with Sleeping Cap Snorlax
Monitor your sleep for 14 days with the Pokémon GO Plus +Encounter with Sleeping Cap Snorlax
Monitor your sleep for 21 days with the Pokémon GO Plus +Encounter with Sleeping Cap Snorlax
Monitor your sleep for 28 days with the Pokémon GO Plus +Encounter with Sleeping Cap Snorlax

Stage Reward: If you successfully complete all 4 tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will also receive 2,500 experience points and 2,500 Stardust.

In the coming weeks, you can expect a few exciting dates that you should keep in mind. You can find an overview of all events in July for Pokémon GO with us.

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Diablo 4: Player shamelessly demands Blizzard to disable PvP, faces heavy mockery

PvP is a completely optional activity in Diablo 4. However, this was not enough for one player, who asked the community manager of the game for a way to completely disable PvP. The conversation made it to Reddit, where the player is now facing mockery and criticism.

What is PvP in Diablo 4 all about?

However, not much happens in PvP areas. Aside from a few Barbarians and Hunters with their OP builds one-shotting some Casuals, players even help each other more frequently there. Even the rare Butcher has 10 times more player kills than all players combined.

This is what the player demands: On Twitter, the user has now urged Blizzard to completely disable the PvP zones. Or more precisely: to offer an option to disable PvP. They want to explore the entire world without engaging in PvP.

The conversation between the player and community manager Adam Fletcher is… somewhat peculiar. We have translated it for you:

User: ‘Give me the option to disable PvP.’

Fletcher: ‘To do that, follow these steps: 1) Do not go into the optional areas named Fields of Hatred.’

User: ‘Or just give me the option to disable it so I can enjoy the entire map in the game I paid for.’

Fletcher: ‘There are no plans to disable [PvP]. Again, I recommend simply not going into the areas marked as Fields of Hatred.’

Another user uploaded the discussion on Reddit. There, the screenshot gathered over 16,000 likes and more than 3,000 comments in just a few hours. Most of them laugh at the complaining player.

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“That guy’s attitude is ridiculous”

The top comment in the thread is simply: ‘Damn casuals,’ which was quickly expanded by other users to: ‘Damn idiots.’ Because such an attitude has nothing to do with how little someone plays.

It’s the sense of entitlement that some people have just because they buy something. PvP as an optional zone was announced even before the release, everything is clearly laid out in the notes that must be confirmed before playing.

Those who still complain and demand changes to such core content simply do not understand the world. There is even praise for Fletcher and his calmness, for not just responding with a ‘Shut up,’ even though that could be inferred from the wording.

Others mock the player and write: ‘But I paid for the PvP zone.’ Here, it is joked that they should not have to go to the optional areas that are not marked as PvP.

Generally, arguments that culminate in: ‘But I paid for it’ are fundamentally ridiculous. Here especially, because even in the PvP zones, one simply meets players who do not mean harm far too rarely. More often, they help each other instead.

And even if: then one simply dies; it’s not like you lose anything significant because of it. Even players who are completely anti-PvP have not had problems with this so far.

The negative attitude of some players seems to be getting on the community’s nerves:

Because too many complain: A player asks what Diablo 4 does right, receives hundreds of answers

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WoW: New Secret – How to Unlock the Old Scholomance

The old Scholomance is a hidden highlight in patch 10.1.5 of World of Warcraft. We’ll tell you how to unlock the dungeon from 19 years ago.

Patch 10.1.5 Rifts in Time is full of new content and not all of it is immediately obvious. For some of the new features in World of Warcraft, you need to uncover some secrets – like accessing the old Scholomance. We’ll tell you how to unlock the old version of the dungeon and what it brings you.

What is the secret about? This concerns the “old” Scholomance, meaning the original dungeon from the vanilla version of World of Warcraft. The dungeon was revamped with the Mists of Pandaria expansion and has since only been accessible in its new variant. However, with a new secret, you can also unlock the “old” dungeon Scholomance again.

What does the old Scholomance offer? Above all, the opportunity to obtain some interesting transmog rewards that are no longer available in the game. The bosses of Scholomance drop many unique equipment pieces for all armor classes, as well as some recipes that have not been in the game for a long time. With the old Scholomance, you have the chance to complete your transmog collections and unlock some long-forgotten designs.

Unlocking the Old Scholomance in WoW Dragonflight – Here’s how

To unlock the old Scholomance, you first need the toy “Krastinov’s Bag of Horrors.” This drops from Doctor Theolen Krastinov, a rare enemy in the new version of Scholomance. You don’t need to personally own the toy – it’s enough if a friend has it and accompanies you to start the quest.

Step 1: The visit to Eva Sarkhoff

First, you need to visit Scholomance in its current version. Enter the dungeon and complete it almost entirely. In the final room (where you fight Darkmaster Gandling), go up the stairs. Three rooms are accessible from here, in addition to the way back to the beginning area of the dungeon. Visit the middle room and look to the left side, where a few bones lie.

Here, you or another player must now use “Krastinov’s Bag of Horrors.” This will spawn the ghost of Eva Sarkhoff, but she is frightened. The character with the Krastinov’s bag buff must now click away the buff.

Talk to Eva and she will give you “Inactive Spectral Essence”.

Step 2: Activating the Essence

To activate the essence, you need:

  • 3x Dark Rune
  • 5x Essence of the Undead

Both items can be obtained with some luck in Scholomance or in the Plaguelands. However, it’s easiest to buy them at the auction house – usually, the items are available in the high thousand range.

Step 3: The Femur

If you have left Scholomance, re-enter it and go back to the room where the ghost of Eva Sarkhoff was. Equip the Spectral Essence and you will be able to loot “Eva’s Femur” from the small pile of bones.

Leave the dungeon and the associated building. Here you will see Eva’s ghost in front of Scholomance. Talk to her and she will explain what you need for a ritual: her book and five candles, which you can obtain from the former inhabitants of Darrowshire.

Finally visit the old Scholomance again – we’ll show you how.

Step 4: The 5 Candles

To get the 5 candles, you need to equip the Spectral Essence, as only then can you see the ghosts of Darrowshire. However, the NPCs won’t just give you the candles; they want something in return. You need to find a total of 5 items in the Plaguelands that you can then trade in:

  • The Way Out: A picture in the Eastern Plaguelands, at coordinates 56 / 66, in one of the houses of Corin’s Crossing.
  • Undelivered Smokes Delivery: A tobacco crate in the dungeon Stratholme. Enter the dungeon through the main entrance and turn left twice. A small package lies on a cart.
  • The Ownership Certificate of Andorhal: A document from the Western Plaguelands at coordinates 44 / 70. Simply enter the town hall of Andorhal; the document is hanging like a poster on the wall.
  • Well Water from Darrowshire: You can find the well water right at the well of Darrowshire, at coordinates 69 / 79.
  • Trampled Doll: The doll is in the Eastern Plaguelands in Darroheim. It is located at coordinates 36 / 84 next to an old meat cart.

Step 5: Eva’s Diary

The last item you need can be found again in Scholomance. Enter the dungeon once more and head to the lecture hall (where the crazy professor and his students are). Now orient yourself towards the exit of the room, as if you were going to the final boss. There you will find several bookshelves. In one of the shelves lies “Eva’s Diary,” which you can loot. The book is quite hard to see, and it may be helpful to approach the shelf “from behind” to click on it more easily.

Step 6: The Ritual

With all 5 candles, Eva’s diary, and her femur, leave the dungeon again. However, you remain in the Scholomance building. Instead of going left to the dungeon portal, go right. Enter the room in the northeastern corner of the structure. Here you can use Eva’s diary and complete the ritual.

Congratulations! This way, you have unlocked the “Memory of Scholomance.” From now on, all of your characters can enter the old Scholomance using this book and collect the old transmogs, recipes, and even a toy.

Have you already unlocked the Scholomance?

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5 games for under 5 euros on Steam that you definitely should not miss

Steam often tempts with good offers. However, if you currently can’t find a good deal, there are some games that don’t even cost 5 euros regularly. We have put together a list of five different PC games that shouldn’t be missing from your library due to their good ratings and cult status.

What criteria were used to select the games? To narrow down the Steam games, MeinMMO selected the games based on the following criteria:

  • The games are available on Steam
  • The games regularly cost less than 5 €, but are not free
  • The game ratings are over 90 %
  • They are not DLCs, but standalone games

To give you a better picture of the games, there is a suitable trailer and a description for each title. A list of pros and cons will help you weigh whether the title might be something for you.

1. Among Us

Developer: Innersloth | Genre: Multiplayer party game | Release date: November 16, 2018 | Price: €4.49 | Steam page: Among Us

In Among Us, you are part of a crew, where each member must attend to their own tasks. For example, cables must be repaired or a code must be entered correctly to advance the progress display.

However, there is one or more traitors in the group trying to sabotage and kill the other members. If the impostors manage to kill all the other crew members, they win.

But the crew can fight back: There are emergency meetings where suspicious crew members can be accused and thrown out of the game. If all the traitors are among them, the round goes to the crew.

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Among Us – Hide and Seek Trailer The Game Awards
Pro
  • easily understandable
  • funny character design
  • multiple modes and maps
Contra
  • tasks can become monotonous over time
  • fun is heavily dependent on the group

Who is Among Us worth it for? Among Us is worth it for all those who are looking for a new party game as a tight-knit group. Playing with strangers is usually only half as much fun.

The special thing about the game is to communicate with each other and draw your own conclusions. The reasoning of suspects can lead to funny moments.

2. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

Developer: PopCap Games | Genre: Strategy | Release date: May 5, 2009 | Price: €4.99 | Steam page: Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

The namesake multiplayer shooter is likely known to many of you. However, in this tower defense title, you fight on the side of the plants and fend off the zombies. Position the plants so that they form an efficient attack pattern and can repel the undead.

You have five different modes available with 50 levels. The different types of plants and zombies will not make the game boring anytime soon.

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Plants vs. Zombies Game Trailer
Pro
  • fun game mechanics
  • nice comic design
Contra
  • no multiplayer mode
  • scope is a bit sparse

Who is Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition worth it for? The title is worth it for all those who want to unwind after strenuous activities and are open to a round or two of the game. It does require a bit of brain power, but does not overwhelm the player.

You can also find recommendations for new games with the colleagues from GameStar: These 7 games on Steam you should not miss this week

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11 series like Game of Thrones

We have compiled a list of series that are similar to Game of Thrones. We present 11 titles that you might like if you enjoyed the fantasy epic.

What kind of series are these? The selection of titles was made by the editorial team. We also paid attention to a good rating on IMDb.

Are you fans of the fantasy genre? Then check out this list: These are the 9 best fantasy series of all time via IMDb

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1. Vikings

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Trailer for Season 1 of the series ‘Vikings’

The historical series is set in the 8th century and tells the story of Ragnar Lothbrok, who as a legendary Viking leader plans raids across the sea on foreign civilizations.

Watch Vikings if you like the following in Game of Thrones:

  • Historical setting
  • Conflict between various people and groups for power
  • Complex plot
  • Epic battles with ruthless characters
  • Brutality

This is what the IMDb ratings say: The series receives an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 stars from 55,621 users on IMDb.

Fun Fact: When actors Marco Ilsø (Hvitserk) and Alex Høgh Andersen (Ivar) were cast for the series, they were not allowed to tell anyone. Therefore, they wrote to each other in the chat that they didn’t get their role.

2. The Tudors

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Deutscher Trailer zur 1. Staffel der Drama-Serie „Die Tudors“

The Tudors deals with the story of English King Henry VIII, who is just at the beginning of his reign but increasingly seeks more power.

Watch The Tudors if you like the following in Game of Thrones:

  • Power games and intrigues
  • Multifaceted characters
  • Violence
  • Complex plot with historical setting
  • Actress Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell)

This is what the IMDb ratings say: IMDb users rate the series 8.1 out of 10 stars, based on 78,005 ratings.

Fun Fact: Screenwriter Michael Hirst wrote all 38 episodes of Tudors as well as the 89 episodes of the Viking series Vikings.

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One of the best strategy games finally gets an online multiplayer on Steam after 22 years

Only a few games have shaped the childhood of MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus as much as Stronghold. A remaster is now coming to Steam with a feature that the ancient strategy game desperately needs.

What kind of game is this? In Stronghold, you play as an aspiring commander who seeks to avenge his father’s death. In the process, you delve into the intrigues of various medieval dukes and must fight against them.

Stronghold takes place in a medieval world where you can even reenact some historical battles. At its core, the game is a strategy game, roughly similar to Age of Empires, but with some significant differences:

  • Castle building is an important aspect; you must set strategic walls and defenses.
  • Resources are not simply “used” but are further processed into armor, weapons, and more.
  • Your people must be happy. Provide them with beer, religion, and food to be able to collect taxes and train soldiers.

What’s new now: On July 14th, Firefly, the studio behind Stronghold, announced a remaster of the game. As Stronghold: Definitive Edition, the game will be released on November 7th on Steam, fully dubbed in German.

In addition to improved graphics, new options, and even single-player content, the remaster will have one very important innovation: online multiplayer via the Steam servers. This is something that the old Stronghold games have needed for years.

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Stronghold Definitive Edition: The trailer for the remake on Steam

Stronghold is a piece of childhood for me and has always hurt me more

I grew up with Stronghold. The first part and its successor Crusader are among a handful of other titles that I played the most as a child and teenager.

The problem with the series was only this: since the first part, it has always gotten worse. Stronghold, the first part, is by far the best. Crusader was still at the same level; after that, no game in the series came even close to that quality.

The combination of castle building, sieges, life simulation, and real-time battles is unique in Stronghold. No other game does it quite as well. Even for the colleagues at GameStar, Stronghold is one of the best strategy games of all time.

Although Stronghold and Stronghold Crusader can still be played without any issues today, it’s quite cumbersome to play with friends. Connections must be painstakingly set up via LAN emulators like Hamachi or Gameranger, which are rarely stable, if at all.

Accordingly, I am extremely thrilled about the remaster and will definitely be playing with friends on release. For me, the announcement was like an unexpected birthday gift, even though I don’t even have a birthday.

The 12 best strategy games for PC with multiplayer 2023

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WoW: The story of patch 10.1.5 is a lie – most believe it too quickly

The plot from the latest patch of World of Warcraft ends up much too positively. There are hints that we have doomed Nozdormu to his fate …

For a few days now, the Patch 10.1.5 Rifts in Time has been online in World of Warcraft, along with the Mega-Dungeon “Twilight of the Infinite”. The heroes accompany Chromie to save Nozdormu. However, everything is going a little too smoothly to be true …

There are many hints that Nozdormu was not saved at all. We break that down.

Spoiler Warning: This article covers the plot of Patch 10.1.5 and especially the Mega-Dungeon “Twilight of the Infinite”. If you don’t want to be spoiled, do not read further.

The story of the bronze dragon Nozdormu, who is fated to eventually become the leader of the Infinite Dragonflight and ruin the timelines as Murozond, is one of the more tragic stories in World of Warcraft. It is a dilemma that cannot be resolved.

When Nozdormu was empowered by the Titans, he gained power over time. But this came with a vision. He saw how he would die and simultaneously knew that this death must occur to protect the “true” timeline. Nozdormu’s transformation into Murozond and thus his death is inevitable.

At least, we thought that until now. In the dungeon “Twilight of the Infinite,” we are supposedly taught otherwise. We accompany Chromie, solve a few problems with the timelines, and in the end, we make a decision: Do we prevent Iridikron from obtaining the essence of Galakrond? Or do we prevent Nozdormu from becoming Murozond already as a proto-dragon?

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Chromie has saved Nozdormu. Or?

Chromie’s decision is clear: She wants to protect Nozdormu, so we prevent that and let Iridikron escape with the essence of Galakrond.

Nozdormu is saved and the timelines are too. Or?

Presumably, that is not the case. Because many hints indicate that Nozdormu is still going to become Murozond. Perhaps we have postponed his transformation a little – or in the worst case, guaranteed it through our actions.

The colleagues from wowhead and Twitter user Portergauge have some thoughts on the incidents that we want to break down here.

Everything that is wrong

The Aspect Paradox

In the dungeon “Twilight of the Infinite,” we experience the aspects before they became the aspects. They are still proto-dragons and have not yet been empowered by the Titans. They do not yet possess their aspect powers.

This creates quite a paradox. If Nozdormu must become Murozond in the true timeline, then this cannot happen before he has received the power of an aspect. Because in that case, he would be becoming Murozond before he has even seen the vision of his own death or possesses power over time. This means that Murozond would not have this power either – which makes little sense.

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The second hint comes from the old dungeon “End Time.” The boss Murozond has a clear description in the dungeon journal that explains how he actually became Murozond. According to it, “he was deceived by the old gods and tried to avert his own mortality.” There, Nozdormu destroys the timeways and creates the Infinite Dragonflight.

In other words: Nozdormu never had the vision that he would become Murozond in the dungeon “Twilight of the Infinite.” That was not the vision of his death that he had from the very beginning.

The second inconsistency is how we prevent Murozond. After Chromie sees the rise of Murozond, she travels back in time a few hours and we travel back to the same place again but this time take care of Deios, who wants to transform Nozdormu.

If preventing Murozond were really that easy, that one could simply “travel back in time and do something differently” – would Nozdormu have such problems and nightmares? If the solution to his transformation is that the bronze dragons only need to travel back briefly and restore the true timeline, that would hardly have been a problem for Nozdormu. Because exactly such difficulties are resolved by the bronze dragons since they were empowered by the Titans.

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Nozdormu must become Murozond – And many hints are missing

Above all, there are clear hints in the game that this story is not finished. One hint is a loot item from the dungeon. The shield “Murozond’s Timeless Scales” drops from the final boss Deios and has quite an interesting flavor text. It reveals that Deios is not acting out of his own volition, because:

“Ensure my rise, Deios. There is no one I trust more.”

Further indications are that important information does not occur in the dungeon at all. Thus, we learn remarkably little about the motivation of the Eternals in the dungeon. While Patch 10.1.5 constantly reminds us of what the bronze dragons have sworn and what task they pursue, very little is said about the Eternals. Sure, we already know their goals – but why they deviate from their original plan or what advantages they gain from an alliance with Iridikron are not mentioned at all.

Especially Soridormi, who is present at the time rifts, repeatedly mentions what the bronze dragons are actually doing and why their task is so important. By the way, Soridormi is also doomed to die in the true timeline.

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Murozond in the End Time – this is his only true death that must occur.

Also absent: Eternus. The dragon lady of the Infinite Flight was an important part of the questline surrounding Thaldraszus in the story of 10.0 and did not appear at all in Patch 10.1.5. It is unlikely that Blizzard has forgotten this character, especially since it was the first “friendly” eternal dragon one has ever encountered. That such an important character for Chromie does not appear makes many skeptical.

A final clue is the name of the dungeon itself, even though the clue is somewhat lost in the German version. “Twilight of the Infinite” is called “Dawn of the Infinite” in the English original, which would be more accurately translated as “Dawn of the Infinite”. Because “Dawn” is clearly the beginning of a day, so a beginning. However, in the dungeon itself, it seems we are bringing about the end of Murozond – which does not fit at all.

It is therefore very likely that our actions, and those of Chromie, guaranteed that Murozond will be created just as he saw it in his vision.

We have stopped his transformation now – and thus enabled his transformation later.

So it remains to be seen what happens to Nozdormu. Because it has not changed that he will become Murozond and must become one.

Did Blizzard just mess it up?

Of course, all these problems can be solved with a simple answer that WoW critics will easily accept: Blizzard simply ruined the story and provided an actually important part of the plot with a much too simple solution that still defies contradictions.

Which of these two variants has occurred, we will surely see in the coming months and years. For now, however, it would be wise not to assume that we have really saved Nozdormu permanently and that he, Soridormi, and Chromie will now coexist happily and contentedly until the end of the timeline.

What do you think about the story from Patch 10.1.5?

A particularly cool quest from Patch 10.1.5 is even “hidden” – have you done it yet?

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A series on Amazon Prime is perfectly suited to survive the waiting time for Starfield

The release of Starfield is approaching – the perfect time to watch a sci-fi series that fits perfectly with Bethesda’s latest role-playing game.

Starfield will be one of the most significant games of the year. Both sci-fi and role-playing fans are eagerly awaiting Bethesda’s latest adventure, which is set to be released in September this year.

However, waiting for the release of a game can be torture, especially when you are particularly looking forward to the launch. An alternative must come quickly to make the waiting time as entertaining as possible.

If you don’t want to write or read a 1,000-page document about Starfield until the release, there is a series that is perfect for bridging the remaining weeks: The Expanse.

What kind of series is this? The Expanse is a sci-fi series based on the book series of the same name and is included in Amazon Prime’s streaming offerings.

The series tells the story of James Holden and his crew over six seasons, who become embroiled in a political conflict. This conflict arises between the government of Earth, a rebel group living in the asteroid belt, and a human colony on Mars with its own government.

As if that weren’t enough, a strange energy emerges, in which the conflicting parties see the potential to gain an advantage over their competitors.

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The Expanse – Season 1 (German)

What is life like for the people in The Expanse? The Expanse is set several hundred years in the future. In the meantime, humans have settled outer space and established colonies, as Earth is severely overpopulated with 30 billion inhabitants.

The most important human colony is on Mars. There, the colonists not only built cities and began terraforming, but they also established their own government, built their own military, and achieved independence from Earth. The blue planet itself is governed by the United Nations.

In addition to the Martians and Earth inhabitants, there are also the so-called Belters. These are people who mine in the asteroid belt under poor working and living conditions, as Earth and Mars depend on the resources of the asteroid belt.

The Belters themselves live on asteroids, dwarf planets, and space stations. However, life in space poses different demands on the human body, leading to health issues and physical changes among those living there due to the extraordinary pressures.

Over time, a rebel group forms among the Belters, pursuing its own, independent goals from Earth and Mars, at times resorting to drastic measures.

Why is the series perfect for Starfield fans? Starfield ignites various expectations among sci-fi fans, some of which are fulfilled by The Expanse.

We see a crew made up of different characters trying to save lives. They travel through the solar system in classic sci-fi style with their spaceship and encounter inexplicable phenomena.

Moreover, the series tells an exciting story that reveals more about the different crew members, each of whom goes through different developments throughout the series. Additionally, we learn more about what it means to live in space.

There are also countless political tensions, intrigues, and betrayals, combined with heaps of space action. Exactly what a sci-fi role-playing game from Bethesda hopefully delivers – only in series form.

If you don’t want to bridge the time until the Starfield release with a series, but rather with a game, we have a strong alternative to Starfield with 60 FPS, multiplayer, and on PS5.

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Blizzard reminds you insistently what you should do before Season 1 in Diablo 4

If you just start Diablo 4, you will be greeted by a large banner that reminds you of the upcoming Season 1. The display stretches across the entire screen and strongly reminds you of the activities you can prepare for. The tips are actually quite useful.

When does Season 1 start?

What should I take care of beforehand? In the welcome screen, Blizzard explains the start of Season 1 again and gives some useful tips for preparation. Before the start of Season 1, you should:

  • complete the campaign, otherwise you cannot play the Season story
  • completely uncover Sanctuary
  • find all Lilith statues
  • log in with one or more eternal characters starting from patch 1.1.0

The uncovered areas as well as all discovered statues will be transferred to the Season realm. This means: you will receive the buffs from the statues and see the map as it is on the status of your eternal characters.

However, you will need to log in with the corresponding characters beforehand to ensure the progress is registered. Log in with the most advanced character, or with multiple if you have divided the exploration.

Progress view will also be transferred, after significant criticism from the community. Reputation for the statues and areas will be accounted for. So you should have reputation level 2 in all areas with a completely uncovered map at the start of Season 1.

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Diablo 4 shows gameplay trailer for Season 1 and some players mock it

Start of Season 1 – The Ideal Preparation

If you want to do even more to prepare, you can already think about which class you want to play and plan a leveling route accordingly. Different classes and builds progress better with different content.

In general, you should level up fastest with dungeon grinds, hell floods, and occasional whispers if that is important to you. But remember, that some of the strongest builds will be nerfed, probably before Season 1.

Season 1 will also feature special gems that will allow for even better builds. Which ones specifically are still unknown. However, that is irrelevant for leveling, as you will probably still be able to use the classic leveling builds. You can find them in our tier list:

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Otherwise, you cannot do much preparation. However, we recommend not to completely burn out before Season 1, so that you actually don’t feel like playing. Gold and items will not be carried over into the season anyway.

If you have uncovered the map and activated all Lilith altars, then a break may also be advisable. This is even the developers’ own setting:

Blizzard wants you to stop playing Diablo 4 when you have had enough: “Play something else – We will too”

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One of the most important quests in WoW is hidden – Here you can find it

World of Warcraft has a “hidden” quest that story fans should not miss. We will show you where to find it.

The Patch 10.1.5 Rifts in Time has brought many new features to World of Warcraft. Among them are also a few quests that may have escaped most players’ notice at first glance. Even one of the most important quests, as it contains a story-relevant cutscene, has gone unnoticed by many players. We will reveal where you can find the quest and what happens in it.

What kind of quest is this? The quest Raue Kanten (Rough Edges) is given to you by Nozdormu, who wants you to visit Alexstrasza because he is worried about the state of the Dragon Queen.

There you can accept the quest.

Where can you find the quest? The quest starts a bit “hidden”. It is not displayed on the world map, and even when “flying over” the area, it will only be revealed if you fly low enough for the correct “phase” of the area to load.

Head to Thaldraszus at the coordinates 55 / 81. Here you will find a whole bunch of quests, including Nozdormu, who sends you to Alexstrasza.

What happens in the quest? The quest is quite short and is actually meant to trigger a cutscene. You see Alexstrasza, who is waiting at a designated meeting point – for none other than Vyranoth. The Prime Evocation of Frost was once a friend of Alexstrasza, but the War of the Dragons drove them apart.

Vyranoth is disappointed in Alexstrasza for breaking her promise and thanks to her help, the “will of the Titans” has been imposed on the dragons. Apparently, Vyranoth’s eggs were also affected. Something that Vyranoth does not forgive her, for she says:

“Your lies are now sweeter. Honey in the ear and poison in the body.”

The trust seems to be irrevocably shattered.

Interestingly, in the sequence, Alexstrasza categorizes some actions of the Titans as “horrible” for the first time, even if that does not seem to convince Vyranoth.

Nevertheless, it is interesting to see that the two are at least temporarily capable of simple conversations.

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A crazy loot shooter could have become Destiny 2 as a fantasy game, but the developers let it die

Loot shooters are a genre with complicated prerequisites. Not every title could impress as much as Destiny 1 and 2, and yet many games attempt the project and fail miserably. I will now introduce you to a game that had the potential to overshadow Destiny 2 – but the developers chose to let it die.

Which game is it? There aren’t many loot shooter options on the market anyway, and those that should have provided competition to Destiny 2 are either forgotten or dead.

But what if I tell you that there was indeed a title that could have overshadowed Destiny 2, yet was simply left by the developers despite its high potential? I’m not talking about Anthem or anything like that; I’m talking about Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands features a magical, wacky world in a fantasy setting, offering not only a cool story but also a lot of classes, an absurd character creator, and a wide range of weapons and spells for you to chase. Despite such a solid framework, the game was left behind, and I still wonder why.

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Trailer for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands shows the wonderfully absurd world of the shooter with gameplay

An open world, cool story, humor, and a lot of absurd guns!

To be honest, I was never a real Borderlands fan. My start was with Borderlands 3, and that was even the only game by Gearbox that I played. However, when I heard about Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, I became interested.

I felt that this game could be a good replacement for Destiny 2, considering that every player can create their hero, choose a class, level it up, and finally grind unique gear.

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You have a wide variety of classes with different abilities

So I dived into the game, purchased it, and played it right on day one. One thing upfront: Tiny Tina is not made for every player. The game doesn’t take itself seriously, has a lot of humor, and tries to make you laugh with every quest. Despite this, the game remains cool because it isn’t too serious.

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The map in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands can also be traversed in the overworld

No matter if you’re fighting whiny skeletons or crafty goblins, the absurd voice lines of the enemies always bring laughter and grinning faces – myself included.

When it comes to weapons, there are many options to make your enemies’ lives hell. Either you cast deadly spells or throw explosive baguettes around you. There are plenty of guns in the game that are so absurd that you want to try them all.

During my gameplay, I actually thought, “this game is so good; there must be more DLCs with additional areas, missions, weapons, and armor coming,” but they did not. The game faded into irrelevance, and when they finally announced a DLC, I was speechless.

What has become of the game? Basically nothing. Gearbox announced three “DLCs” for 10 € each, each bringing a new boss and loot. Once you defeated these bosses, new areas appeared in the repetitive endgame content of the Chaos Chamber.

Essentially a DLC that you can complete in just a few minutes. Not only other players but also I was disappointed because I had seen greater potential. A DLC with a significant map expansion, a new main quest with a villain, new weapons, and possibly fresh classes.

Since Tiny Tina doesn’t take herself seriously anyway, there would have been plenty of room for new content to be added. This isn’t the case with Destiny 2 and its serious storyline. I was very disappointed and still am because the developers shelved such a great game too quickly.

Despite the disappointment, Tiny Tina Wonderlands still resides downloaded on my hard drive in the hope that a good DLC will be released, even though I know that it will likely never happen.

What do you think of Tiny Tina’s? Do you find the game cool, or were you not drawn in by the setting? Feel free to leave your thoughts on games where you saw more potential!

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Within seconds my favorite class in Baldur’s Gate 3 was destroyed

Editor-in-Chief Leya can no longer say anywhere that she wants to play the druid in Baldur’s Gate 3 – this is the fault of that damn bear.

It could have been so nice.

Three years ago, Baldur’s Gate 3 was released in early access. At that time, I played it for a few hours and decided that I would play the RPG and let it rest until the actual release. The release is now planned for August 3rd.

It has always been clear to me that I will play my first playthrough with my favorite class: druid.

This class is linked to one of my best memories from my student days. Back then, I regularly met with a few friends at an old, rickety wooden table that creaked in protest when one leaned on it with their elbows and overused it. 

For hours on end, we experienced adventures in Dungeons & Dragons, fighting our way back to the surface from the underground. I played for years an incredibly naive, but very wise druid who befriended a little mushroom creature.

I still miss her to this day. 

Bear sex changes everything

Have you ever watched a movie with your parents where unexpectedly a pretty harsh sex scene appears before your eyes that just doesn’t want to end? I had a similar moment when visiting the development team.

On a fateful day, Larian Studios decided to offer their community a final update of the game before its final release.

Larian invited various content creators and media to Belgium to experience this update sitting in front of the stage while the rest of the world watched via Twitch, TikTok, or YouTube. I was one of the people present and sitting in the audience.

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A new character is shown, and it is once again highlighted how much personal decisions influence the story. So far, so good.

The developers show a scene meant to demonstrate how many freedoms Baldur’s Gate 3 offers. A vampire meets a druid under the trees on a warm summer night. There is an intense chemistry between the two, so much so that the druid can’t hold back anymore and transforms into a brown bear thanks to his animal powers.

The player can now decide whether the druid prefers to take his human form again or whether the vampire chooses the animal variant. The developers leave the decision to the audience, and of course, there is a chorus shouting: “BEAR!”

The exact sequence has been visually represented for you by our great video producer Anna:

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

And here I am sitting among about 50 people I don’t know, watching on screens as a bear tenderly leans over a vampire. Thankfully, the camera pans away before it really gets pornographic.

The scene makes such an impression on TikTok that Larian receives an immediate ban on the platform for such lewdness. Even though this part wasn’t planned, I must say: 

A successful marketing stunt.

The bear is chasing me

Since that damn live stream, I can’t shake off the bear! Just before the release, of course, conversations start among each other about which class to play in Baldur’s Gate 3.

And every time – really EVERY TIME – since that developer stream, people look at me with a greasy grin when I say I want to play a druid. They look at me with exactly the same grin that the druid in bear form has just before he leans over the vampire.

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I will still see this grin in my dreams…

Immediately, everyone assumes that I have some sort of animal urges that I want to somehow fulfill in Baldur’s Gate 3. I just want to talk to animals and find out what dialogue options are available here. Do you know how strange it is to assure everyone that I’m not interested in “bear sex” when choosing my class?!

But that’s not all.

When Larian received the ban on TikTok for “bear sex”, I immediately commissioned a news article for MeinMMO. It’s just an entertaining story. 

The task of writing this news fell to my esteemed editor Benedict Grothaus, who is also a big fan of Baldur’s Gate and is looking forward to the release. We naturally discussed how the news should be structured.

At some point, Benedict sent me a screenshot of a naked man’s butt, which belongs to the vampire in the scene. We wondered if the ban might also have been due to naked men’s butts on TikTok. 

Why do I have to have these conversations with my colleagues? In other areas, this would already be relevant for the HR department…

In the comments under the news about the TikTok ban, a passionate discussion has erupted about whether this is zoophilia or not – and at this point, I also had to inform our community manager Mary about this bear sex issue so she can keep an eye on it and ensure that the discussion remains as civilized as possible. 

It just doesn’t stop with this bear.

This is part of Dungeons & Dragons

But what can I say? Whether you approve of this freedom or not, whether you need it in your game or not: It is part of Dungeons & Dragons.

If you play long enough, you will eventually have that one bard in your group who has set his sights on the most powerful dragon in the story you are currently experiencing.

Baldur’s Gate 3 takes the rules and world of Dungeons & Dragons and packs them into a video game. It is true to the game that this option exists – and for those who don’t want it, they can always choose another path.

It could have been so nice with the druid. Now I have to endure a few weeks of giggling looks when I mention the druid as my class.

Until everyone is immersed in their own story and has forgotten the bear.

I believe it will be nice.

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Diablo 4: Expert Cheat Sheet shows where you can best get the loot you are looking for

You have the opportunity to farm the items and legendaries you are looking for in Diablo 4. An overview by Diablo expert Wudijo shows where this is best done, although it comes with a lot of details. Now other players are showing their significantly simpler cheat sheets.

Who is the expert?

This is the cheat sheet: In a Google document, Wudijo has listed all nightmare dungeons and categorized them into a tier list across four categories. He details, for instance, how long the dungeons take, what enemies you find there, and whether they are better suited for farming XP or leveling glyphs.

For casuals, the information is absolutely overwhelming and likely too extensive to truly digest. Roughly, the cheat sheet indicates:

  • The “best nightmare dungeons” are:
    • Aldurwood (Scosglen)
    • Sunken Ruins (Scosglen)
    • Wilderness of Raethwind (Scosglen)
    • Tormented Woods (Shattered Peaks)
    • Blind Caves (Hawezar)
    • Witch Water (Hawezar)
  • You should avoid:
    • Onyx Fortress (Dry Steppes)
    • Zenith (Shattered Peaks)
    • Whispering Pines (Scosglen)

The difficulty of nightmare dungeons is determined by seals that you receive. Especially at medium to low difficulties, they are often used for farming legendaries. Right here, a player has created an even better overview.

Looking for good items? Check out the merchants:

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Diablo 4: Merchants are more useful than you think

Simple overview helps in targeted farming in Diablo 4

On Reddit, the user SuppressiveFire does not show a tier list for all dungeons, but rather a useful table with some data about each nightmare dungeon. This includes information like the type of enemies, objectives, and bosses.

Right here, the cheat sheet is more useful, as you can clearly read which item you will get in which dungeon. The type of enemies determines what kind of loot you are more likely to find there:

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Especially if you are already at the point where you can easily play much higher levels, the dungeons at lower seals are perfect for targeted farming. Ideal are seal levels starting at 31. Here, the enemies are level 85, giving a chance to drop the “Uber Uniques”.

With the overview, you can also see which objectives you need to complete for the finish. Depending on your build, certain tasks may be easier for you. For an average completion time, you can additionally refer to Wudijo’s cheat sheet.

Further tips for farming can be found in our guide:

Diablo 4: Legendary Farm – The best spots for items, gold & XP

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Because too many complain: Player asks what Diablo 4 does right, gets hundreds of answers

Diablo 4 is currently receiving criticism from many sources. One player finds it overwhelming and wants to know from the community what the good aspects of the game are. Hundreds of users join the discussion and show why they love the game.

Where does the discussion come from?

  • Diablo 4 was released on June 6 and received very positive feedback in the first few days.
  • After about three weeks, the mood began to shift. There was increasing criticism of the endgame, especially from veterans.
  • The complaints have nearly completely taken over Reddit and the forums. Especially casual players find it bothersome, as they want information about the game and not to read the same criticisms that don’t affect them.

Here are the responses: User Twiz96 has called on Reddit for players to share their opinions on the good things in Diablo 4. He wants to know what the game actually does right.

Within a few hours, the thread has amassed over 1,200 comments, some of which received more upvotes than the original post. According to the community, the most popular features include:

However, the greatest approval comes from user Normal-Equivalent259. He writes in his comment: the best thing about the game is that you can just play, no matter how long. There’s always something to do, and you always make progress in some way.

Players enjoy chatting in the game via emotes. Here’s how to use the emote wheel effectively:

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Diablo 4: How to get the most out of the emote wheel

“Kill some mobs, find some statues”

The community discusses that Diablo 4 is simply ideal for playing casually. There’s something for every playstyle and amount of free time:

You only have 20 minutes? Kill some mobs or find some Lilith statues. Your girlfriend is out and you have nothing but whisky, pizza, and a laid-back attitude? Play for 16 hours straight.

This is exactly what some other users expect from Diablo 4, especially as gamers over 30. Just play, preferably with friends – that makes the game even more fun.

However, a bit of constructive criticism mixes into the discussion through other threads on Reddit. For instance, it was mentioned that the strongholds are something that people would like to revisit. One idea would be to reset them weekly with new bosses and tasks, just as an incentive.

Sound and graphic design apparently are also a double-edged sword. While it is really top-notch, it may be “too good.” Some players feel so lulled into the world that they simply fall asleep:

Players are falling asleep in Diablo 4, searching for explanations and ending up on highways

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WoW players are “too stupid” for the new specialization, so they are kicked out of dungeons

In World of Warcraft new Evokers are being kicked from their groups. The reason: Other players don’t understand what they are actually doing.

With Patch 10.1.5 Rifts in Time, World of Warcraft has tried something completely new. The Evoker class is the first in the history of the MMORPG to receive a completely new specialization during an ongoing expansion: Enhancement.

Enhancement Evokers ensure that, as the name suggests, their teammates deliver more performance. Better damage, more healing, and sturdier tanks.

However, not all other players seem to understand this: They kick the Enhancement Evokers from the dungeon groups.

What has happened? In the WoW subreddit, “NORATHEDESTROYER” posted a compilation of screenshots showing what Enhancement Evokers are currently experiencing. The images show numerous conversations with groups where Enhancement Evokers are excluded or targeted because their DPS is lower than that of the tank or healer.

Many apparently believe that Enhancement Evokers do not master their class when they deal so little damage.

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Why are Evokers being kicked? The fact that Enhancement Evokers are being removed from dungeon groups has a pretty obvious reason: In various damage meters, addons like Recount or Details cannot capture the actual damage of the Evoker, or more accurately: They can only capture the damage the Evoker deals but not the impact of their massive buffs for other players. These are directly attributed to the other characters. Only external sites, such as warcraftlogs, have so far been able to accurately break down the damage.

However, this is not due to the addons, but because it has not yet been possible for addon developers to accurately calculate the exact impact of Enhancement and correctly attribute it to the Evoker. WoW simply does not allow this at present.

To the uninformed, it then appears as if the Evoker is doing their job extremely poorly and simply dealing no damage.

The “problem” is further exacerbated by the fact that the other characters in the group massively benefit from the Enhancement Evoker, resulting in significantly more performance being attributed to their damage. This further amplifies the perceived gap between the Evoker and the other DPS characters.

Enhancement Evokers are extremely strong: The reality, however, is that Enhancement Evokers are currently one of the best classes for 5-person content, such as dungeons. Not only do they massively enhance the damage of the other two DPS characters, but they also bring a lot of survivability, which is why many pros now consider such an Evoker essential to efficiently master particularly tough dungeons.

If you ever think: “Hmm, the Enhancement Evoker isn’t doing anything,” then take a look at the damage of the rest of the group. If your own performance suddenly seems unexpectedly high, you probably haven’t become skill gods overnight – but you have a competent Evoker with you that you should not kick.

Have you as an Enhancement Evoker also experienced such things?

Some are not just saying goodbye to Evokers, but also to their water elementals.

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These are the 5 best movies that Arnold Schwarzenegger has made according to your opinion

We conducted a survey at MeinMMO to find out which Arnold Schwarzenegger movie you think is the best. Based on the results, we present you with his 5 best titles.

In our survey you responded in large numbers. A total of 2,026 votes were cast, resulting in a quite clear outcome. When it comes to Arnie movies, you all seem to agree. Below, we first present the results and then briefly introduce the 5 winning films.

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

You have a clear favorite among the Schwarzenegger movies

Here you can see the results of the survey. At the time of evaluation on July 14, 2023, 2,026 MeinMMO users had cast their votes:

With Terminator 2 and 40% of the votes, we have a clear winner in the ranking. Predator and True Lies are closely behind in second and third place with 13% and 12% respectively.

Next is Terminator with a slight lead of 10%. All subsequent titles received slightly less votes, ranging from 0%-6%. The last place is taken by Maggie with 10 votes.

A MeinMMO user also commented that he is mainly a fan of the early Arnold Schwarzenegger films that were not available in the selection:

I miss some of the earlier “trashier” films, such as Hercules in New York, Red Sonja, and Cactus Jack.
All 3 were great in my youth, nowadays they are rather mediocre, but Arni as Handsome Stranger in Cactus Jack was very funny.
Hercules in New York was his first leading role, if I remember correctly, after winning the title of Mr. Universe.
And Red Sonja is just cult trash that is even being remade, though not with Arni, but I am curious if they can reach the original.
The new film of Total Recall was far from matching the original.

MeinMMO reader THEulx
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