In FIFA 23 there are many strong defenders like Rüdiger, Tomori, or Militao. However, they are quite expensive. Another particularly cheap center-back can also defend goals brilliantly: Ronald Araujo.
What kind of player is he? Ronald Araujo plays for FC Barcelona and can play both center-back and right-back positions in FIFA 23. To do this, you only need a position modifier.
His card currently costs just around 1,000 coins in Ultimate Team, making it a real bargain. However, one shouldn’t be deceived by the low price: Araujo is making a name for himself in the FIFA community as a really hard-to-overcome defender.
His card has an 83 rating, but it has exactly the values you need from a strong center-back in FIFA 23, if you look closely. This is especially true when equipped with a “Shadow” chemistry style at full chemistry.
Here are Araujo’s stats with Shadow at full chemistry
The pace value of 77 consists of a 68 acceleration and an 84 sprint speed. Once Araujo gets going, he is really fast.
With the “Shadow”, this increases to an 85 speed value with 76 acceleration and 92 sprint speed. That’s really good.
The defensive value increases to 90 with Shadow, with none of the defensive values being below 86.
Physically, Araujo also stands out with good values in jumping (87), strength (86), and aggression (84).
Yes, in terms of shooting, passing, and dribbling, Araujo isn’t exceptional. But the defender doesn’t need to be to disrupt the opponent’s offense. Apparently, some FIFA players agree.
What players say about Araujo in FIFA 23
If you look at the ranking of the most popular center-backs in FIFA 23 on futbin, Araujo has moved up to 2nd place among users – only behind Rulebreakers Alaba.
The special thing about it: This allows him to leave significantly more expensive cards, like Rüdiger, Koundé, and Varane, but also icons like Gullit or Matthäus behind in the ranking. You can find more strong cards for little coins here.
Such cards may be better than Araujo, but the price-performance ratio is simply unbeatable. The defender has also made an impression on the FIFA subreddit.
For example, one user asked: “What is the most annoying card you have played against this year?” He himself cites Araujo as an example: “For me, it’s Araujo. Every time I play against him, no matter how bad the opponent is, he is always way too fast and strong for any attacker I use,” writes user “EPICKID143” (via reddit).
Others join in:
“Araujo as right-back,” responds one user (via reddit) and even describes him as “the best right-back he has ever seen” (via reddit).
“I came here to say that because I thought I was the only one playing against this card at RB… the most frustrating thing I’ve experienced in FIFA for a long time,” agrees another (via reddit).
“He is Kimpembe Version 2,” finds a user (via reddit). Kimpembe was a defender in past FIFAs who was much stronger than his stats suggested.
“For the price – definitely Araujo. Expensive – Haaland. Especially because everyone uses him” (via reddit).
“Danjuma and Araujo make me very angry” (via reddit).
Danjuma and Haaland are other names that often come up in the discussion – just like Darwin Nunez, Ousmane Dembélé, and Alexander Sorloth. But in terms of defense, Araujo seems to fill a niche that few other defenders reach for this price.
So if you’re looking for a strong defender for your team that doesn’t cost too many coins, Araujo could be worth a try – especially if you already have LaLiga players in your team and can integrate him well at full chemistry.
Which players do you prefer to use in FIFA 23? And which ones do you absolutely dislike? Let us know in the comments.
In Overwatch 2 has had even more content locked. Another map had to be disabled as it caused errors.
The launch of Overwatch 2 was rocky, and the issues seem to be far from over. After DDoS attacks, bugs in the ranked system, and then massive exploits of some characters, even more content had to be disabled:
The map “Junkertown” has been locked due to an error.
What kind of errors were those? Blizzard does not go into detail in the official Overwatch forum about what exactly was wrong with Junkertown, mentioning only “a bug that caused graphical performance issues”. Blizzard’s vague statements could indicate that there was an error that could be exploited, potentially causing other players’ frame rates to drop – but that is just speculation.
Further content has already been locked: By the way, Junkertown is not the first content from Overwatch 2 that has had to be disabled since launch. Two popular DPS heroes have also been partially or completely disabled.
The engineer Torbjörn is locked in ranked mode because there is an exploit that allows him to use his buff ability much more often than intended.
The omnic Bastion has been completely removed from the game and cannot be used in any public mode. Here, there was an even more severe exploit, allowing players to spam the ultimate ability nearly endlessly, making a victory against Bastion practically impossible.
Junkertown is temporarily disabled and not playable.
Bonus XP is supposed to appease players: In the meantime, Blizzard is hosting a “double XP weekend,” allowing you to earn double experience points for the Battle Pass in matches. This means rewards can be unlocked faster.
When will the content return? Both Torbjörn, Bastion, and Junkertown are expected to return in fixed form with the next patch. The patch is currently scheduled for October 25. That is also the day when the Halloween event is set to begin and will likely bring some new content. Until then, you can enjoy your time without Bastion, Torbjörn, and Junkertown – or get upset that all of this is unavailable.
Have you experienced any problems and errors on Junkertown? Or do you not understand why even more content was locked?
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The German streamer Kevin “orangemorange” Bongers made a name for himself with role-playing in GTA V. He came under criticism for his gambling content on Twitch. Twitch has now put a stop to this, which is why the 29-year-old is apparently looking for new sources of income. However, with his decision to promote sports betting, he seems to have made a misstep: orangemorange didn’t even know where the 2022 World Cup was taking place and that it might be problematic to travel there.
What is behind this? After several major streamers threatened a protest, Twitch announced in September that it would introduce new guidelines for gambling on the platform. These changes came into effect on October 18.
However, gambling streamers quickly noticed that not much had changed: The slots category, where virtual one-armed bandits are played, was explicitly not banned. Only sharing links, affiliate codes, and playing on sites that do not meet certain consumer protection standards was prohibited.
At least casino streamers still have income from paid subscriptions.
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Bongers: “I sold my soul anyway”
In a stream from October 20, Bongers announced that he had secured a sports betting provider as a sponsor.
He joked: Now that he has completely sold his soul for slots, he can do whatever he wants. He can also do any placement now; it doesn’t really matter anymore.
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What should the deal look like? Bongers explained to the viewers that his new sponsor would fly him to the World Cup in Qatar. There, he would be allowed to vlog and enjoy himself in the VIP box at the stadium.
In return, Bongers would only have to “make some bets on stream.” The plan was to allow viewers to vote on the outcome of a game and then place corresponding bets.
Subsequently, Bongers directed a question to his chat: Will the sports betting scandal be as big as the slots scandal? The streamer seemed to doubt this, suggesting that somehow no one had a problem with sports betting like they did with slots.
However, the criticism was not even about the bets.
Now he’s being criticized by people who don’t care about casinos but view Qatar critically
What disturbed people? On Twitter, where a clip of the announcement had been shared, criticism poured in. The World Cup in Qatar has been heavily criticized for some time: It is alleged that there were human rights violations during the construction of the stadiums and the necessary infrastructure. The treatment of migrant workers has caused outrage.
Accordingly, the comments were also critical: The highlight video creator for MontanaBlack called it “disgusting” to support such approaches (via Twitter). Even people who apparently had no major issue with gambling streams found this to be too much:
Casino is one thing, but supporting an event where thousands of workers have died due to documented human rights violations, and the responsible parties don’t seem to care at all, that’s disgusting..🤮
The Twitter user “minzebeere” apparently managed to reach Bongers. He listed the terrible conditions under which people are supposed to work in Qatar. He linked the sports betting provider tipico as a source – Bongers should pay attention to that.
How did Bongers respond to the criticism? Not well at first, several Twitter users reported being blocked by the streamer after they voiced their criticism (via Twitter). However, Bongers reacted very differently to minzebeere’s post:
Bongers claims he wasn’t aware of the conditions. He doesn’t follow football at all and didn’t know that a World Cup was taking place in 2022. He last followed football during the last World Cup. He watched it with friends and placed bets together, a nice experience (via Twitter).
However, he will not fly to the World Cup, according to the streamer. In response to his critic’s inquiry, he stated that he was really serious about that and thanked them for their constructive criticism.
How is the change of heart being received? That Bongers will not fly to Qatar after all is generally met with approval (via Twitter). But not everyone believes him that he was genuinely unaware. The YouTuber AlphaKevin voiced criticism as well:
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Apparently, Bongers now wants to educate: He created a poll where people can indicate whether they are informed about the issue. He thinks it’s good that so many are aware, but precisely because some are not, education is so important (via Twitter).
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Countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia have made a lot of money from oil promotion over decades. This is invested in as many innovative projects as possible, as they apparently want to make a name for themselves in the areas of leisure and sports. That one has to be careful about whom to do business with, another Twitch streamer has already learned:
The World Championship of League of Legends has been running for a few weeks, and the group stage is over; the first quarterfinal has also been played. All teams from Europe and the USA are already out. EDward Gaming (EDG) is considered a major contender for the title. In an interview with “Inven Global,” EDG’s top laner talks about his competitors from the West.
This is the top laner “Flandre” from EDG:
The top laner Li “Flandre” Xuan-Jun started his career with the e-sports team “Snake.Q.”
Flandre has been playing for EDward Gaming since December 2020; due to sponsorship agreements, they are currently called EDG Hycan.
In 2021, the player was able to win the World Championship with his team and is the title defender this year at the Worlds.
When asked how he and his team have performed in the Worlds so far, he says they played solidly, but there is still room for improvement on his part.
If you can’t get enough of the Worlds, here is the trailer for the WM anthem:
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Chinese pro praises 27-year-old Romanian from Rogue
What does the pro say about his competitors? When asked which players Flandre is worried about, he specifically mentioned the top laner Andrei “Odoamne” Pascu (27) from the European team “Rogue.”
He talks about how Odoamne has managed to master the top lane Maokai.
Odoamne has such good handling with champions with a lot of health that it looks like he is a master of his role. Flandre can still learn a lot from his active playstyle in the game.
In addition to Odoamne, the top laner from RNG, who also plays in the Chinese league, is mentioned.
Flandre also says he can learn a lot from the e-sports team T1, as they are seen as contenders for the title with several won World Championships high in demand.
Rogue with Odoamne eliminated yesterday
What is next for EDG and Rogue? Rogue played on the evening of October 20 against the Chinese team JDG in a best-of-5 series in the quarterfinals.
According to the prediction game of LoL Esports (via LoL Esports), Rogue had an 18.4% chance of winning against JDG. Unfortunately, they could not prevail against the Chinese top team, and thus the dream of a Western victory burst. Even after Maokai was picked for Odoamne, Rogue struggled significantly. Ultimately, the team was eliminated 0-3 against JDG with no chance.
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EDG, on the other hand, has a few days to study their opponents’ playstyle and adjust. They are set to face DRX, and the chances look good at 73.7% according to fans. This gives Flandre the opportunity to learn from the playstyles of his competitors and, in the meantime, to experiment in test matches.
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Flandre’s team still has a chance to win the World Championship title. He addresses the fans again at the end of the interview, thanking them for their support and hoping that the fans will continue to back EDG and support them loudly in the future.
He promises that they will work on themselves to be able to compete equally against T1 in the future and provide the viewers with a great game.
How much does Flandre right with his statement, and do you think there are other top lane players he should keep an eye on? Let us know in the comments.
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In League of Legends , supporters are usually the players who sacrifice themselves for their teams. They prepare attacks for their team, set wards, and serve the team: but this does not apply to the 20-year-old Ryu “Keria” Min-seok, the supporter of T1. He is one of the 3 most successful players at the LoL Worlds 2022 in terms of kills and assists compared to his own deaths.
This is the role of supporters in the LoL meta:
In the current LoL meta, supporters usually play tanks who prepare team fights with engage abilities.
Supporters opt for champions like Leona, Renata Glasc, Amumu, Thresh, or Nautilus.
Their job is to pin down one or more enemies with crowd control abilities during the engage so that their teammates can quickly eliminate “squishy targets.” Supporters ensure that mid laners or ADCs shine and can collect easy kills.
Of course, Amumu is sad when he has to die so often.
Slow support champions are the sacrificial lambs and punching bags of LoL
The downside of these champions is: These champs are quite immobile and actually easy targets. A Nautilus or Amumu practically cannot escape once the enemies have a hold on him. Even in the laning phase, supporters are harassed every second by enemy ADCs, targeted by junglers, and easily taken down by mid laners with combos.
As a result, support players usually die constantly. In the group stage of the LoL Worlds 2022:
Leona died 34 times in 9 games – KDA of 1.4
Amumu died 25 times in 6 games – KDA of 2.1
Nautilus impressively died 21 times in only 4 games – KDA of 1.3
The new top laner will soon start killing supporters:
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What is the consequence? Because supporters hardly get any kills themselves, they often have very poor KDA rates. They rely on their bot laner, the ADC, to carry. If their team is struggling, supporters look really bad in the stats:
The worst KDA in the group stage of Worlds was held by the support of Cloud9, Zven: He had 27 deaths with only 5 kills and 18 assists – a KDA of 0.9
Supporters like Koala (1.0), Hyklissang (1.8) or Vulcan (1.8) also didn’t fare much better.
Support is generally a role where one can hardly shine.
Keria shows his claws – achieving one of the best KDA rates
There is one exception: The 20-year-old Keria from T1 achieved a KDA of 15.4 after the 6 players in his group. This is the third best in the whole tournament. He even has a better KDA than Chovy, Showmaker, or Knight – 3 of the best mid laners in the world.
Keria has only 6 kills but an impressive 71 assists. He has only died 5 times.
So he actually has more kills than deaths as a supporter – that’s quite an achievement.
For comparison: The second strongest supporter in the tournament, Lehends, has a KDA of 7.1. The supporter from Gen G secured 10 kills with 12 deaths over 7 games. There is quite a gap to Keria.
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What makes Keria different? Keria has the advantage of playing for T1, and he seems to have a great understanding with his bot lane partner Gumayusi: he is ranked 1 in KDA – Gumayusi dies even less frequently than Keria.
On the other hand, Keria plays champions that stay further back: he only had 1 game each on Alistar and Thresh, where he had to engage.
With Thresh, his former signature champion, he also encountered his only loss of the tournament so far and achieved only a KDA of 1.3.
Supporter Keria achieves a KDA of 28.0 with cat Yuumi during the group stage of Worlds
However, he usually plays champions that stay behind the lines, like Nami (15.0) or Soraka (20.0).
However, Keria is most dangerous with his version of the magical cat Yuumi: he plays her quite offensively with a build focused on DPS. Due to the cat’s special ability to slip into his teammates, Keria remains safe.
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As the site Dotesports reports, Keria plays the champion with a “heavy DPS build” and relies on Ludens Echo. This allows him to not only empower, buff, and heal his partners, but the cat also has claws. This grants Keria his exception to the rule.
In 2 games with Yuumi, he achieved a KDA of 28.0. No wonder many feel the champion Yuumi is so powerful that Riot should ban her from the game:
In Overwatch 2 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) there is currently confusion. Players are trying to climb the ranks of Season 1 and find themselves in unexpectedly low places. MeinMMO has inquired about what is going on and received a response from Blizzard.
What is the problem? Since the release of Overwatch 2, there has been a major topic in the community, whether the ranked system of the new shooter might be broken. Many players report that they have been placed in Silver or even Bronze ranks.
This has even happened to players who were previously among the 500 best in their region. Normally, Overwatch’s system takes previous ranks into account and ranks players higher after placement matches accordingly.
But that was not the case with Overwatch 2. Almost everyone started somewhere in Bronze, the lowest rank, where mainly beginners usually hang out. This was not a pleasure for either the pros or the “real Bronze players”.
This is what Blizzard says: We asked Blizzard whether the ranked system is actually broken or if this is a deliberate change. Here is the response:
All players who were ranked in the competitive mode of Overwatch 1 received an adjusted rank with the “Competitive 2.0” system. Overwatch 2 is a very different game, so we used a formula that allows returning players to redefine their rank when starting in the new competitive.
In a blog post, it is further stated that there was a bug with the rankings. Thus, even with the new ranked system, it was probably not intended to start so low.
However, a bug fix is said to have resolved this. It should now be easier for players to climb to their intended rank, and those who are playing their first matches should also be correctly ranked right away.
Overwatch 2 received a completely new ranked system. The most important information about the hero shooter can be seen here in 43 seconds:
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7 Wins – Still No Promotion
Players, however, have another complaint. Overwatch 2 has introduced a new system for ranking up:
instead of gaining points for each match, wins and losses are accumulated
if you win 7 games, your rank is adjusted accordingly
if you lose 20 matches or finish them in a draw, your rank is also adjusted
The point here is that you do not directly rank up or down, but receive an “adjusted rank”. This also means that after 7 wins, you can remain at the same level or even drop down.
It is absolutely unclear which factors the new ranking depends on. Many fans complain that this quickly diminishes motivation for ranked play. After all, one cannot estimate whether it is even worth continuing to play. If you are going to remain at the same rank anyway, there is no point in trying.
We asked Blizzard whether the system is intended to be this way. A response is still pending.
The 19-year-old Twitch streamer and chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has filed a lawsuit: He is suing world champion Magnus Carlsen, whose chess app Play Magnus, the website chess.com, their chess chief Daniel Rensch, and Twitch streamer Hikaru Nakamura. He is demanding at least $100 million from each of the defendants in a court in Missouri. Niemann sees world champion Carlsen as a poor loser who cannot cope with being replaced by a younger prodigy. The other parties are part of a media empire that is being used against him.
After the defeat, Carlsen left the tournament and implied with a video clip that he couldn’t say what he thinks, because then he would get in trouble. This was interpreted publicly as an accusation that Niemann is a cheater.
This sparked an excited discussion in the chess world about how Niemann could have cheated, what is going on, and why Carlsen reacted so drastically.
Niemann says: His reputation is destroyed, he has practically a professional ban
This is how the conflict escalated: This led to numerous, sometimes absurd entanglements and speculations: For example, the theory circulated that Niemann had received secret information via hidden anal beads.
Niemann, on the other hand, said that he cheated in meaningless online chess games as a child and teenager, but that was years ago. At the board itself, he has never cheated.
However, the chess platform chess.com later banned him. It was stated that Niemann’s offenses occurred more frequently and recently than he represented.
In October, a devastating report about Niemann appeared from chess.com – he was practically ruined in the chess scene thereafter. Niemann himself speaks of a “blacklist” on which he has been since then. This is tantamount to a professional ban.
Brought chess into the mainstream:
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Niemann sees Carlsen as a poor loser – Himself as a prodigy
This is what Niemann says now in the lawsuit about himself: The complaint begins by stating that Niemann calls himself a “19-year-old self-taught chess prodigy”.
The damage to him, his career, and his reputation is now “devastating” and has resulted in an unjustified exclusion from the profession he has dedicated his life to.
Magnus Carlsen, the five-time world champion.
This is what Niemann says about Carlsen: Magnus Carlsen, in turn, is portrayed as a megalomaniac but aging chess god and shrewd businessman and showman. It is said that he has secured a position as the “king of chess” and now believes that “he can do whatever he wants and get away with it.”
Niemann presents it as if he has defeated Carlsen more often, but now for the first time in an official tournament. He has thus ruined Carlsen’s tour and broken records.
Carlsen, notorious for his inability to deal with defeats, went berserk. Angry that the 12 years younger Niemann dared to insult the “chess king” and out of fear that the young prodigy would further mar his multi-million-dollar brand with another defeat, Carlsen vindictively and insidiously took revenge on Niemann by absurdly and without any evidence accusing him of cheating during their personal game […]”
According to Niemann, “independent and impartial sources” have proved that he did not cheat.
What about the others he is suing? Niemann sees the others as a media empire that Carlsen has “unleashed” against him to cover up the actual evidence of his innocence and exclude Niemann from high-level chess tournaments:
chess.com banned Niemann and thereby gave more credibility to Carlsen’s accusations
Rensch is the “Chief Chess Officer” at chess.com – he made defamatory press statements and leaked defamatory reports, falsely claiming that Niemann would lie
The Twitch streamer Nakamura is the “most influential streaming partner of chess.com”. He has published “hours” of video content and amplified Carlsen’s false accusations
Play Magnus is Magnus Carlsen’s app – chess.com just bought it for $80 million. This company is also said to have collaborated with Carlsen and chess.com
He is suing each of the 5 parties named for “no less than $100,000,000 plus interest” – the exact amount is to be determined in court.
IKEA is known for its furniture and has now also made its mark in gaming. A new advertisement from the manufacturer offers various perspectives.
Most of you have probably been to an IKEA furniture store at least once. There, you can buy furniture and now also other items like food. However, for a few months now, IKEA has also discovered gamers. Together with ASUS, IKEA developed a gaming collection for players. This includes:
a height-adjustable desk
a pegboard with RGB lighting
a mobile side table
and a display case in the style of “Republic of Gamers,” ASUS’s gaming brand.
But IKEA has also discovered gamers as a target group beyond that. On a new advertising poster (spotted in downtown Munich), it looks as if gamers must expect a tough life.
Advertising for popular shelf represents the life path of a gamer
What kind of advertisement is this? In its current advertisement, the furniture giant promotes its Kallax shelf. It is one of the most well-known products because it can be used very flexibly.
In its latest advertisement, there are 3 Kallax shelves that look identical at first glance. They are labeled “In love, engaged, married.” However, upon closer inspection, one can see that the contents of the shelf change significantly:
In the first shelf (In love), one can see a lot of nerdy stuff: a gaming headset, a VR headset, a console, and plenty of PS4 games.
In the second shelf (engaged), some gaming accessories disappear and are replaced by flowers, glasses, and vases.
In the third shelf, all gaming items are gone and are packed in a plastic box in front of the shelf. The shelf only contains flowers, vases, and a few books.
What does the advertisement want to tell us? IKEA could thus imply to the observer: Once you get married, the good times of gaming are over. The gaming items end up in the attic (or here in the moth box).
However, another interpretation of the advertisement is also possible: A Kallax shelf is modern in every life situation. Whether as a full-time gamer or later as a family, the shelf always has a place in everyday life – even if the memories of gaming eventually disappear into a box.
How good is IKEA in gaming? By the way, a YouTuber has also asked whether IKEA can really do gaming and tried out the new gaming collection from the furniture giant. You can find his experiences in the following article directly on MeinMMO:
A hot leak is spreading in the community of Destiny 2. According to this, Bungie is already working on a revival of a very old shooter from their former idea factory. So which game might be waiting for you soon and how Bungie has built it, you will learn here on MeinMMO.
What does the leak say? According to insider-gaming.com and the very reliable leaker “Tom Henderson“, this is a revival of a 20-year-old shooter called “Marathon”. The last part of this first-person shooter was released in 1996 with Marathon: Infinity on the then Mac, completing the original trilogy.
Tom Henderson now believes that Bungie is currently working on the resurrection of this old game. Only this time, it is supposed to become an extraction shooter for 3 players.
The new game is still in the pre-alpha phase
What kind of game can you expect? The leak suggests that it will likely be a PvP-focused shooter. Although some PvE elements are expected to be present, the scope cannot yet be accurately assessed, as the title is currently in the pre-alpha phase.
This photo from Destiny 2 already shows an armor inspired by Marathon.
The game is said to be “the ultimate example of a live game” according to insider-gaming.com. Seasonal progress and rewards are also expected to be a major part of the revamped title.
When comparing Destiny 2 with these statements, the season pass of the loot shooter could have been a kind of test balloon for other titles in the Destiny universe. Bungie could incorporate its gathered experiences into upcoming titles and even expand upon them.
You will therefore be thrown onto a map in a Marathon style with three players, possibly need to complete a mission or various objectives, grab the loot, and then safely disappear from the area.
Meanwhile, you will have to hold your own against computer-controlled monsters and enemies from the Marathon lore, as well as other real players, so that your mission does not fail.
What is Marathon’s setting? Marathon is said to take place on a former planet inhabited by humans, where the colony suddenly disappeared. The remaining humans, known as “Runners”, have since evolved and transformed into cyborgs. Most likely to survive better.
However, it is not known whether Matter is now the extraction shooter in the style of Marathon. However, it is clear that according to Bungie, Destiny 2 will transform in 2025 and other franchises will also land on the market.
It is therefore quite possible that after this revelation, we might hear news from Bungie soon about what exactly the studio has been preparing behind closed doors for so long.
What do you think of this leak? Do you believe Bungie is really working on a new installment for Marathon? Let us know in the comments!
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With Vampire Survivors, the small indie developer poncle had a real surprise hit on Steam, even though the title was still in Early Access until the end. Now the Roguelite celebrates its official release and brings new content with the 1.0 update.
Out of a total of 126,000 reviews, a strong 98% are positive (via Steam). Current player numbers are also very solid with nearly 21,600 concurrent players (as of October 21, 11:30 AM via SteamCharts).
When is the official release? The official release of Vampire Survivors was on October 20, 2022, bringing the 1.0 update. Previously, the title had been available in Early Access since December 17, 2021.
Retro graphics meets Roguelite
What is the game about? Vampire Survivors offers more than just pixel graphics. The title describes itself as a gothic horror game with Roguelite elements.
You take on one of the various characters, fight against monsters approaching from all sides on an open field, and try to survive for 30 minutes. Along the way, you collect experience points and level up your character, which you control using the WASD keys.
In each new attempt, you can equip your character with different items, each having a different effect. This increases the replay value of the game, as you can tackle a map in different ways.
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Vampire Survivors Launch Trailer
New modes and Twitch integration
What does the new update bring? The new 1.0 update of Vampire Survivors not only brings the official release but also some new content. This includes 4 new achievements and new skins, as well as a new weapon, a new event stage, a Twitch integration, and 2 new modes: the Inverse Mode and the Endless Mode.
The Inverse Mode: On Steam, poncle provides the following information about the Inverse Mode:
The layout of the stages is flipped (can be disabled in options), and there are minor visual changes depending on the stage.
Gold earnings are increased by 200%. There is a luck bonus of 20%.
Enemies start with +200% maximum health points.
Enemies gain 5% maximum health points every minute and 1% movement speed every 2 minutes.
The merchant offers the following products: Skip, Banish, and Reroll, as well as 1 additional Arcana.
The Endless Mode: On Steam, poncle provides the following information about the Endless Mode:
The Reaper will not spawn in the last minute.
When the last minute of a section is reached, enemy waves start again at minute 0, completing a “cycle”.
Enemies receive 100% of their maximum base health per cycle.
The frequency and number of enemies spawning per cycle is increased by 50%.
Enemies deal 25% more damage per cycle. The maximum damage cap for the player is reduced by 1 per cycle.
The merchant respawns at each cycle and sells “+1 resurrection” instead of golden eggs.
If you want a closer look at the new content of the 1.0 update, you can find the official patch notes on Steam.
The Twitch integration: Another exciting new feature introduced with the update is the so-called Twitch integration. A feature that should be particularly interesting for you if you often watch streams on Twitch or stream yourself.
With the Twitch integration, a streamer’s chat can make decisions for them and even trigger special in-game events. The Twitch integration can be activated in the settings.
What do you think of Vampire Survivors? Have you played the indie title, or do you want to catch up with the official release now? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
Are you fans of games like Vampire Survivors? Then you might also enjoy Brotato on Steam.
New information about the Titans in World of Warcraft has surfaced. And this could reveal one of the biggest lies ever told in Azeroth.
With Dragonflight, things are a bit “calmer” in World of Warcraft, but there are still significant story revelations in this expansion. Particularly interesting is what Blizzard reveals about the Titans and the forces of Order. Because what we all thought to be unquestionable and “good” is being challenged with Dragonflight.
Spoiler alert: This contains details from the Beta of Dragonflight and the Pre-Patch 10.0. Those who do not wish to read further spoilers about the story should stop reading.
The Titans – not as good as we all thought?
What has been discovered? In the latest version of the Dragonflight Beta, a few new in-game books have been added relating to the revamped Uldaman dungeon. The information in these books is quite explosive and could significantly change how people perceive the Titans on Azeroth and what their actual role in the cosmos was. Especially the titanic guardian Odyn is cast in a new light.
The book mainly deals with Odyn and his views on the mortals of Azeroth. The book “Edicts of the Main Unit, Volume 742” explains that Odyn actually wanted to eradicate the mortals long ago and that he even commanded all titan units to never disclose certain information. Worse still, his methods of enforcement are reminiscent of fascist regimes. The excerpts from the book are freely translated and therefore do not exactly match the text you will find in the German version of WoW, but the meaning has not been altered.
Preserver,
I have been informed that many of you are fascinated by the emergence of mortal beings. These are creatures made of flesh and not of stone and steel like your loyal Titanforged.
While my initial impulse was to eradicate these aberrations before they could evolve further, I now believe that they could be useful if correctly controlled.
Yet, even if we guide their development according to the Edicts of the Titans, we must always remember that the minds of mortals are meant to be small and incapable of understanding complex relationships.
Therefore, as your main unit, I must impose a few minor – but necessary – restrictions to guide your interactions with these emerging beings.
In other words: Odyn was convinced that the mortal races should actually be exterminated. He ultimately concluded that mortals could be used to achieve the Titans’ goals. For this purpose, however, he altered information and ensured that other titan constructs were subject to certain restrictions, which he then elaborates on.
Firstly: All historical records of the Black Empire’s progress are to be deleted immediately.
Refer to these ages as those of chaos and misery, as a corrupting plague that we Preservers have eradicated. Since the Old Gods are imprisoned, there should be no available evidence to contradict our claims.
If you are concerned about the mortals, then you surely do not want them to stray from the path and be led into darkness.
This excerpt alone is quite intriguing. Odyn manipulated the history of Azeroth by describing the “progress of the Black Empire” as chaotic and destructive. Exactly this is how characters perceive the Black Empire. The Old Gods are always purely evil and bring destruction. That this is at least partly true was also shown by Ny’alotha and the recurring assaults of the Faceless ones.
However, the fact that the Black Empire also had “good sides” and “progress” that are apparently viewed as useful was never mentioned. Only Alleria and the Void Elves speak of the advantages of the Void – however, they are not believed much, as they are themselves touched and “corrupted” by the Void.
Did the Black Empire also have good sides? What could they have looked like?
This of course does not mean that the Black Empire was completely positive and the Old Gods are the “good ones.” But it does allow for more gray areas to be attributed to both sides – Old Gods and Titans. At the same time, it perhaps explains why N’Zoth repeatedly spoke of the need for “all eyes to be opened” – perhaps he simply wanted the truth about the “good sides” of the Dark Empire to be understood by the mortals.
The Titans knew about the First Ones
It is also interesting that the Titans never mentioned the “First Ones.” These are strange creator deities that were first mentioned in the Shadowlands. In the various Zereth areas, they created the different leaders of the cosmic forces – so the Covenant leaders, but also the Titans. We know that there is more than just “Zereth Mortis”, but also Zereth areas for the other cosmic forces.
The Titans and their servants know this as well – but Odyn has decreed that this knowledge is also forbidden, and instead, the Titans are elevated to this divine status.
Secondly: Attribute all achievements and wondrous works solely to the Titans.
Despite the incessant discussions by some of you, this is not a lie. For can one claim that something truly exists when it has not yet been filled with Order? Of course not.
Therefore, it is indisputable that the Titans are the origin of all creation.
Thirdly: Teach them nothing about the First Ones.
The mortals would not be able to comprehend the wonders that these beings granted to the Titans in Zereth Ordus, and learning from these ancestors would only confuse them.
It is sufficient for mortals to know that the Titans brought order to the cosmos and that they are owed reverence.
Yet, this does not end the manipulation of history, and Odyn’s instructions increasingly resemble those of dictators who suppress other opinions and want to impose their lies as the only truth, as the instructions end with a veiled threat:
While some of you would like to discuss these points longer, such debates can no longer be tolerated.
I remind you that I speak with the authority of the Titans and any further dissenting opinion could lead me to conclude that you have succumbed to external influences.
Remember: Life is chaos. It must be controlled.
Your Leader,
Main Unit Odyn
What does this mean for World of Warcraft? Blizzard has often been criticized for having a lot of “black and white” in World of Warcraft in recent times – there are clear heroes and clear villains. Gray areas, like those with Arthas and to some extent also Illidan, have become rarer. With this new information, that could change. Because now even the Titans – or at least Odyn as their “messenger” – no longer appear entirely benevolent.
Most know Odyn as the Warrior King. However, he has some pretty harsh views…
The Titans are, after all, the power of Order and thus one of the cosmic forces. And we also know that the cosmic forces in Warcraft have been living in conflict for some time, which has so far been more subtle but is increasingly coming to the forefront of the story.
It is only a matter of time before this great conflict becomes the centerpiece of Warcraft’s story. Perhaps we will find the first hints of this in Dragonflight – after all, Odyn was one of the guardians who opposed the creation of the Dragon Aspects, who play a central role in Dragonflight.
However, one cannot completely dismiss the possibility that these texts are propaganda from another cosmic force that wants mortals to lose faith in the Titans. But considering that these records are found deep within Uldaman, this seems rather unlikely.
Is this a “Retcon”? Blizzard is often criticized for changing story details in hindsight, which is termed “Retcon.” However, this is not the case here, as existing story is not being changed, but rather our perspective on this story is being expanded through new information. The fundamental story remains intact, and it is merely additional information that now creates a new picture.
Additionally, it has been hinted in the past that Odyn does not always act “purely good.” He has betrayed Helya and also tends to act quite selfishly to achieve his goals. Before the heroes, he always presents a noble impression, but other characters consistently report on Odyn’s other sides – especially when they question Odyn’s orders.
What do you think of these new story developments? A cool new direction that WoW is taking? Or a complete distortion of the story?
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 released its campaign 8 days before the official release and hit a success. MeinMMO shows you first reactions to the story, and rarely has the CoD community been so united: The campaign is fantastic.
The story campaigns of Call of Duty often have a tough stand. Many players play the shooter only in multiplayer, leaving the elaborately staged campaigns often overlooked.
Modern Warfare 2 has come up with a trick for this: Digital pre-orders get access to the campaign 8 days before release, and from the first reactions, it is clear that many multiplayer players have used this time to check out the story.
And hardly anyone regrets it – the first voices about the game can be found on MeinMMO. We embed the campaign trailer here:
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CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows the campaign in the launch trailer – fans believe, “this will be one of the best Call of Duty games”
CoD MW2: Campaign – Early Access Brings Praise
What are the reactions like? Whether on reddit, YouTube, or Twitter – in our research, we could hardly find any negative voices about the game. There are a few bugs, some mission designs are a bit odd, and players on the Xbox had problems starting the early access.
But otherwise, many players praise the campaign, as has not been seen in a long time in CoD. The positive highlights are:
The graphics blow many away
The story is a good mix of nostalgia and innovation
primal_warrior95 on YouTube: ‘I got goosebumps the first time I heard Simon Riley’s [Ghost] voice. And the good Shepherd is back too. OMG, the old MW2 vibes are coming back’
@ItzSykadelic on Twitter: ‘I haven’t finished yet, but so far the campaign is great. At some points, it’s hard to tell if you are playing a game or watching a movie.’
Klabauter on MeinMMO: ‘[…] I’ve been in the campaign for 2 hours now, and I have to say: really good. So far really good. Not just mindless shooting, many story scenes, and the missions are enjoyable short. I’m glad there’s this early access. Otherwise, I probably would have skipped the campaign again.’
Comments like this can be found everywhere. With the campaign and early access, the creators of MW2 have done everything right, considering the first voices.
What are the biggest criticism points? There is not much. But especially some mission designs have caused a bit of criticism.
For example, there is a stealth mission where you are alone. Some players found the mission too difficult, too opaque. @itsKapoow writes: ‘[…] until you get to the mission “Alone” and want to throw your console out of the window’ (via twitter.com).
But even here there are positive voices who enjoy the challenge and try to complete the difficult stealth mission without being detected.
The Oregon Trail is an ancient educational game that could also be called the first survival game. The game has had several successors and is set to be re-released in November 2022, receiving a more modern look.
What kind of game is this? In The Oregon Trail, you are to manage a group of pilgrims in the Wild West of the USA in the 19th century along the eponymous route. To do this, you must pay attention to their various needs and fulfill tasks:
Distribute resources correctly so that everyone survives
if someone dies, the person or animal remains dead (‘Permadeath’)
Injuries, illnesses, or accidents like snake bites make the journey harder
Weather like snow and heat pose additional hurdles
With fishing and hunting mini-games, you can supply your group of pilgrims
The Oregon Trail, with its mechanics, is a predecessor of the survival genre and practically the first survival game ever. The game was released in 1971 originally as an educational game for children to learn about responsibility and the history of the pilgrims.
Here you can see the trailer for the remake:
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The Oregon Trail: The trailer for the survival game
The Oregon Trail – Remake with many new features
What does the remake offer? In the remake, the gameplay is expanded with random events and more story. It will also be possible to play with Native Americans to explore more facets of history.
You need to manage your resources better through an inventory system. Food and materials must be kept from falling out of the wagons and spoiling. Along with health, you should also pay attention to morale, endurance, and hygiene for your pilgrims.
In total, there will be 15 playable journeys and 7 tasks inspired by historical events. Information about real people and places will be collected in a diary. Additionally, you will be able to discover and collect various species of animals on your journeys.
When is the remake coming out? The remake for PC on Steam is set to be released in November 2022. The Apple Arcade version for mobile is already playable now. According to the official website, the game will also be available on the Nintendo eShop and the Microsoft Store; however, dates are still missing.
The Oregon Trail is not voice-acted but comes with a fully translated text interface in English.
In Final Fantasy XIV, the new type of dungeons that brings variety to the game was introduced with Patch 6.25. They succeeded so well that MeinMMO editor Irina Moritz couldn’t stop playing it.
Let’s be honest: Lack of sleep somehow goes hand in hand with gaming. Sometimes a game comes out that you are super excited about, and you lose track of time. Other times, you just have so much fun with friends that you don’t want to log out, even when it’s really quite late.
As an adult and responsible person (haha), I have given up this vice. During the week, the PC or console turns off at 10:00 PM sharp. This has actually lasted for a long time (with 1-2 exceptions).
What I didn’t expect was that the new Unstete Dungeon in FFXIV would draw me in so hard that I would completely break my own rule.
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Final Fantasy: New trailer for update 6.2 shows the Animal Crossing island that so many have been waiting for
“Oh, just one more try”
In itself, the new dungeon is nothing that blows you away. You start in a room and can choose between 3 different paths. Each of these paths has 4 different endings that you can reach, so a total of 12.
Which ending you reach depends on the choices you make during the dungeon:
Which bridge should be activated?
Which item do you pick up?
What answer do you give to a question?
1, 2 or 3? Here you know if you were right only after you finish the run.
There are also smaller puzzles you have to solve to unlock secret endings. The runs can be comfortably done alone in normal mode. The higher difficulties require coordinated groups and a lot of teamwork and skill, especially in Savage mode.
What makes it special: Even though I enjoy raids and challenging content, I initially skipped the higher difficulties of the dungeon. Because I was mainly captivated by the search for different endings.
It was a blast working through the individual paths and figuring out how they work. The game provides hints in the form of texts, objects in the dungeon, and dialogues with the companion NPC, so we started taking notes as a group and writing down which options we had already tried.
Turn left or right? Will it change something about the ending?
We already felt like “just like in the old days when there were no guides”. But that ended up getting me into trouble, and I nearly slept through my alarm today.
Since the runs in the dungeon never take more than 30 minutes, it constantly tempted me to say: “Oh, just one more try”. It didn’t help either when my group eventually disbanded (because people had to go to bed), since the dungeon can also be smoothly completed alone.
So I quickly switched to my warrior and continued solo. One run turned into another, then another, and maybe another to unlock the last ending in the second path. Until the clock eventually showed me a totally ungodly hour.
The reward for completing all paths: Yay, I now have a hamster too.
Enjoyers travel alone or with friends
If you plan to visit the Unstete Dungeon and want to have some fun there, I would recommend going alone or with friends. In groups with random players, it quickly happens that the solutions for the different paths get spoiled.
I found it more fun to puzzle over the options and riddles myself to find the different endings. If you get stuck at a point, you can look for tips (we did too). But I would definitely recommend approaching the dungeon blind.
Of course, not everything is perfect. As it is the first content of its kind, a lot of it still feels very “basic”. For the future, I would wish for trickier puzzles that should also be more logical. With some of them, I wondered how people figured them out, as it seemed so random.
The rewards could also be better and more varied. From what I’ve gathered, they are rather modest, especially at higher difficulty levels. There are only a handful of cosmetic items and materia for the hardest mode.
But these are all things for the future. The content is definitely a step in the right direction, and I would love to see more of it in upcoming patches.
Now I also know how nasty this “One more run” trap is. Next time I should hopefully have a bit more sleep.
Have you tried the new content yet? What were your experiences with it? Do you like it or not? Write it in the comments.
Skyrim is regularly re-released. The latest version of Bethesda’s evergreen title is the Anniversary Edition. This comes with a lot of additional content and solid performance on almost all platforms. Only on the Switch does the new version cause problems. And quite serious ones at that.
Update from 21.10.2022, 10:33 AM: According to Reddit, the Skyrim Anniversary Edition on the Switch has now received an update that has fixed most of the issues that were occurring (via Reddit).
Original article: That Bethesda, the creators behind Elder Scrolls Online, will probably keep re-releasing their evergreen Skyrim until the end of all days is almost as certain as the Amen in church. After all, there are now up to 17 different versions of the eleven-year-old evergreen (via Screenrant).
The latest version of the game is the Anniversary Edition, which was recently released on the Switch, but was already available on all other popular platforms last year.
For more on the current missteps of Microsoft, which now includes Bethesda, you can find it here:
What distinguishes this from earlier versions of Skyrim? In addition to a slightly enhanced graphics and all previously released DLCs and Creation Tools, the Anniversary Edition also offers a number of new and exclusive content, such as a fishing mini-game. Thus, the Anniversary Edition is essentially a complete version of the popular game.
However, there is a catch that is quite significant: The Anniversary Edition does not run smoothly on the Nintendo Switch at all. And this is surprising because, for instance, one user has already shown that Elder Scrolls Online runs without issues on the Switch.
These are the problems with the Anniversary Edition on the Switch
There are a whole series of bugs that did not occur in previous versions of the game.
This is almost curious in itself. Because one would assume that with an eleven-year-old game, which has been re-released so often, new bugs and performance issues would gradually cease to appear.
There are also other disturbing reports regarding Fallout 76:
What problems are there? The Anniversary Edition is struggling with annoying frame-rate drops and performance difficulties.
In some areas of the open-world game, the targeted standard of 30 FPS is not even close to being reached.
These frame rate drops are particularly severe in the city of the Thieves Guild “Rifton”. There, only about 15 FPS are consistently reached. The game is practically unplayable at this point.
You can see for yourself in this video:
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How bad things are for Rifton in the Anniversary Edition on the Switch.
Additionally, the game seems to crash or freeze at regular intervals (via Reddit). Furthermore, some users are speculating whether the rendering distance has been reduced – at least in handheld mode on the Switch (via Reddit).
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These are the reactions to the problems of the Anniversary Edition
Upon the release of the Anniversary Edition on the Switch, there was a particularly loud outcry. Because whether on Reddit, YouTube, or Twitter; everywhere people are complaining about the performance of the game.
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In addition to the performance, the price of the game is also criticized. Because for an eleven-year-old game, the Anniversary Edition on the Switch at a price of €70 is extremely expensive. And even if you already own the previous version of the game without the update, you still have to pay an additional €20 for the extra content.
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There is no simple solution to the annoying problems of Skyrim
How can the problems be solved? Currently, the only way to fix the problems of the Anniversary Edition is to delete the game and then reinstall the vanilla version of the game. This should make Skyrim run smoothly and without issues as it did before the update.
This is therefore a clear indication that something went significantly wrong with the update.
After the significant outcry, Bethesda has finally spoken up as well. On their own support page, the studio stated that they are aware of the issue and intend to address it soon. However, this has unfortunately not yet happened. One can only hope that the development team will quickly get the problems under control.
If you are also interested in other consoles besides the Switch, you can find a comprehensive buying guide on the topic next-gen here:
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With the new summer update for GTA Online, Rockstar has introduced two new weapons to the game. One of them sends you on a scavenger hunt across Los Santos. Here’s how you can get the weapon and what you need to do for it.
Which weapons are new? With the new summer update of GTA Online, not only new cars and improvements to the weapon wheel were introduced, but also two new weapons. They are as follows:
Precision rifle – Cost: $450,000 (can be cheaper with discounts)
Service Carbine (M16) – Cannot be purchased
While the new sniper can be purchased at any Ammu-Nation shop, many players are wondering how to obtain the new assault rifle “M16”. MeinMMO shows you what you need to do.
Update October 21: The service carbine, colloquially called M16, can now be obtained after the scavenger hunt of the Crime Scenes. So grab your Oppressor and gather your components.
If you are unsure about what to expect at the summer event, we have the right trailer for you:
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GTA Online – Trailer zum neuen Update „The Criminal Enterprises“
How to unlock the M16 – Map with Locations
To unlock the M16, you need to visit crime scenes, also known as “Crime Scenes”. These are randomly generated at various locations tied to events, just like the film props from Solomon.
You need to go to the posted locations and hope that an event takes place. In these events, you will find weapon parts needed for building the weapon. These will be marked in your vicinity with a blue dot.
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What is the best way to get to these locations? To quickly and easily visit all necessary locations, the Oppressor MK2 is worthwhile. With it, you are not bound to the road and can easily traverse any terrain.
More about GTA Online on MeinMMO can be found here:
Why aren’t events starting for me? Since the task is new and players are not exactly sure whether the scavenger hunt is related to the new IAA quest, it could be that you first need to complete this.
So first complete the new IAA quest and then look for the weapon parts. This way you can ensure that it’s not the quest but your luck that is at stake.
What do you think of the M16? Have you got it yet, and if so, what do you think of the new rifle? Feel free to let us know in the comments how you feel about the summer update overall.
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PS5 controllers are best charged using the corresponding charging station. But which ones are worth it the most? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested 4 models and declared a winner.
How was the list created? There are plenty of charging stations for PS5 controllers on the market from various manufacturers. But which of them is worth it or does it not matter much which product I spend my money on?
For this reason, I ordered 4 models and wanted to find out how great the differences really are.
What criteria did I use to evaluate?
Processing: How is the device built?
Haptics and accessibility: How easy is it to operate the model?
Price-performance ratio: What do I get for my money?
In the following article, you will read how good or bad the 4 models are and which one is the most worthwhile.
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DualSense Edge – Trailer of the Pro Controller for PS5
HeyStop charging station for PS5 controllers – weak processing and expensive
In last place is the charging station from HeyStop. The charging station feels poorly made, it is light and therefore does not feel very valuable due to its hollow sound. Charging the controllers requires a bit of fiddling but works flawlessly. A charging cable is included, but no plug. The price is around 15 euros.
Overall, the design of the charging station seems quite bulky to me. Rightly, this model lands in last place.
Meanwhile, there is also a 3Gen version of the station from HeyStop. I have not been able to test it yet because it was not available for purchase at that time. Now you can acquire 3Gen for about 18 euros.
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NexiGo charging station for PS5 controllers – sturdy design with nice appearance
The NexiGo charging station ranks 3rd in my list. The design is bulky and large and requires by far the most space on my desk. However, this makes the model appear very stable and additionally valuable due to its high weight.
Due to the larger design, locking in the controllers does not feel as fiddly as with the HeyStop model.
The white NexiGo charging station costs around 15 euros. Other colors (pink and black) cost around 20 euros.
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Sony charging station for PS5 controllers – The official device is expensive, has more accessories than the competition
Sony’s official charging station ranks 2nd for me. The price at around 30 euros is very high compared to the competition, but a suitable power supply for the charging station is already included in the package, which is not the case for the other models.
The design strongly resembles the official design of the PS5 with its curved corners. However, it is quite tricky to plug the controllers into the station. It has often happened to me that I have accidentally turned the PS5 back on while plugging in the controller.
The price is around 30 euros, making it the most expensive model on the list.
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Lioncast controller charger – My price-performance tip
My first place goes to the charging station from Lioncast. The charging station costs around 8 euros on average and is fundamentally different from the other models. Because you don’t snap the controller in, but plug a small connector into the USB-C port and place the controller upside down on the charging station.
The advantage: The controller can be charged very easily, and this is much less fiddly than with the other models. In my opinion, this makes the charging station with its price of 8 euros simply unbeatable.
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Winners and losers at a glance
Who is the winner? Clearly the model from Lioncast. An intuitive charging system, a simple and flat design, and the price of under 10 euros make this model an absolute tip for me.
Who is the loser? I simply do not like the HeyStop charging station. It seems bulky and of little value, and at around 16 euros, it is significantly more expensive than the winner.
Which charging station should I buy? Basically, all devices serve their purpose, as they all charge my PS5 controllers without any problems. My tip would be the model from Lioncast, which simply offers a great price-performance ratio. Even for 10 euros, I would still go for Lioncast.
Those who want to pay 15, 20 or more euros for such a charging station can also go directly for Sony. Because with them, for just under 30 euros, you not only get your valuable device, but also a power adapter.
Tips and tricks around the PS5: Are you already a proud owner of a PS5 and looking for some useful tips for your next-gen console? Then take a look at the following list. Here we present 6 secret features of the PS5 that you should definitely know.
Yes, it is time. The world map of Pokémon GO is being revised. This will affect the visuals and also change the spawns of Pokémon at even more locations. What this means for you can be found here.
What kind of update is this? Pokémon GO is based on maps from the real world, to which it is linked. When you start the game, you will see streets, paths, and special locations that also exist “in real life” exactly at the places where you are located.
With this update, Pokémon GO is supposed to feel even more real and “merge more closely with reality,” explains the Niantic team in the new blog post. The new map is intended to make the real-world environment “recognizable” while playing Pokémon GO.
When is it coming? The update is expected to be implemented “in the coming weeks.” Whether it happens piece by piece or is related to a single large update is still unclear.
Visual changes in the map update
What is happening? With a visual overhaul, Niantic aims to ensure that the map in the game represents your real-world environment even more accurately. Non-existent or new streets are to be displayed correctly in the game. New buildings from the real world will also be added.
The last major map update of this detailed nature was already three years ago.
What does this mean? The distribution and frequency of the Pokémon you find in the wild will be adjusted. Niantic explains that you will soon find the various Pokémon in more places than ever before.
In locations where there are already many spawns, there will not be more. Instead, they will be better distributed. As a result, Pokémon may appear in completely different areas on the map than before.
In rural areas and rapidly growing regions, it is possible that more Pokémon will appear in the wild due to the update.
How do you like the announcement of the map overhaul? Are there streets and paths in your playing area that are not displayed correctly and need an update? Are you looking forward to more spawns, especially in rural areas where the yield has been low so far?
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In FIFA 23 the POTM Messi has been released. You can now obtain the card through an SBC. But is the solution worth it?
This is POTM Messi: A “POTM” is the “Player of the Month,” meaning the player of the month. This title exists in various leagues, and in the French Ligue 1, Lionel Messi has now received it.
The POTM can now be unlocked through a “Squad Building Challenge” (SBC). There you need to exchange several teams full of players to get the POTM Messi card.
POTM Messi in comparison: Here you can find the regular Messi card (left) compared to the new POTM card (right).
In terms of stats, the upgrade is not very significant. There’s exactly one point added to all stats, and the overall rating also increases by one point.
Weak foot, skill moves, and low work rates offensively and defensively – these remain the same. He also has the “Explosive” running style, not the strong “Lengthy” running style.
The biggest difference aside from the card design is the new position: you can play POTM Messi as a CAM, meaning in the central attacking midfield. He doesn’t have alternative positions. The gold card plays on the right wing, with an alternative position RM.
Is the POTM Messi SBC worth it in FIFA 23?
This is what you need to do for POTM Messi: There are a total of 6 teams that you need to exchange.
An 84-rated team with a PSG player and a TOTW
An 85-rated team with an Argentinian and a TOTW
An 86-rated team with a Ligue 1 player and at least one player over 87 rating
An 87-rated team with a TOTW player
An 87-rated team with at least one player over 88 rating
An 88-rated team
How expensive is the SBC? Players on futbin are already compiling the first solutions. As of now, the SBC requires players worth about 780,000 coins (via futbin).
This only applies if you need to buy all the players new. If you already have suitable players in your club, for example from Division Rivals rewards, you can use them and only spend coins to buy additional players.
Furthermore, it is quite possible that the SBC’s price will drop in the coming hours and days, as the transfer market in FIFA 23 is subject to constant fluctuations. Players that fit the SBC can be particularly expensive shortly after release.
Is the solution for POTM Messi worth it? With only one point overall upgrade and the CAM position, the changes compared to the regular card are quite minimal. The gold card is currently available for a price of about 241,000 coins on the transfer market.
So shortly after the release of the SBC, the price for POTM Messi seems quite expensive. It’s best to complete the SBC now only if you already have many suitable players in your club and want to exchange them for Messi. If you have to rely heavily on the transfer market, the gold Messi card is more advisable – or else wait until the price has dropped.
POTM Messi will be available until November 20, 2022. Therefore, it is not absolutely necessary to solve the SBC quickly. If you want to do it, you might first collect rewards from the Weekend League to use in the SBC afterwards.
Blizzard has just released a teaser for Dragonflight, the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft. In it, one of the most powerful dragons of Azeroth explains what to expect when you play the new class of the Evoker in WoW.
What kind of teaser is this? Nozdormu, the leader of the bronze dragonflight and essentially the ruler over time, explains that an “ancient enemy” has returned. We don’t know exactly who it is – but the images suggest a dragon in the category of the monstrous Galakrond.
In the following scenes, the old dragon elaborates a bit on what he has experienced, and you see images from the history of World of Warcraft. His own story, however, has already been written. Nozdormu knows even his own death.
The story of the Dracthyr is just beginning, more precisely: just before the release of Dragonflight. You can see the teaser here:
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WoW: Dragonflight – The teaser for the short film series “Legacies”
Dracthyr can fly by default, wear chainmail armor, and serve in groups as healers or ranged damage dealers. Their unique feature is, among other things, that they fight at 30 meters – so essentially right between melee and ranged fighters.
3 Minuten Gameplay zu Rufer, der neuen Klasse in WoW Dragonflight
What kind of series is this? At the end of the teaser, a brief glimpse promises short films revolving around the Dracthyr, titled “Legacies.” Since “Episode 1” is mentioned, we assume that a series of videos is planned. Episode 1 will be released on October 25.
Judging by the title and the teaser, the short film series will mainly focus on the past and history of the Dracthyr, perhaps even of the Dragon Isles.
Just a few minutes after release, the teaser can accumulate tons of positive comments in German and English. Even under usually fierce criticism, the short films from the game studio are often praised highly:
