FIFA 23 has miscalculated – New chemistry system makes some SBCs unsolvable

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

With the launch of the FIFA 23 Web App, many players jumped straight into the SBCs of Ultimate Team. However, the new chemistry system is causing headaches – many SBCs are difficult, and some challenges seemingly impossible.

This is what’s happening with the SBCs: The Web App for FIFA 23 was released on 21.09. and provided players the opportunity to tackle their first Squad Building Challenges. Currently, the Web App is experiencing login issues.

SBCs are always very popular at the start of a FIFA title to trade for good players for your team. That way, you can already build a foundation in the Web App before the actual FIFA 23 release takes place.

However, this year players need to consider a new component.

What are SBCs? “SBCs” stands for “Squad Building Challenges”. In these SBCs, you must trade teams with player cards that meet specific requirements. In return, players receive rewards such as packs or players.

Players struggle with new chemistry in FIFA 23

What kind of system is this? The established and well-known chemistry system has been abolished. In FIFA 23, there is a new system that introduces three chemistry points for players and ensures that fitting players no longer need to play next to each other.

You can find a detailed insight into the new system here.

This causes problems: While the system has a few exciting changes, one point makes SBCs extremely difficult: players apparently only contribute to chemistry if they are positioned correctly.

A goalkeeper up front brings no chemistry anymore. Just like a CAM in CM – actually a small difference, but extremely important in SBCs.

All players come from the same league – But due to the positions, there’s no chemistry point. Not even for the one who stands correctly.

Here, position change items will be needed. However, hardly anyone has them at the moment, as the official FIFA 23 release of the actual game has not yet taken place.

In the FIFA subreddit, players are already complaining that SBCs are becoming very complicated this way. “Is it just me or is this unbelievably frustrating and makes SBCs with really specific requirements even more difficult?” posts a user (via reddit)

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  • “Hopefully they make the position change cards particularly cheap/easy to obtain,” hopes a player (via reddit) at least for some simplification.
  • “I couldn’t even finish the basic SBCs that I was trying to do because I didn’t have a CB and CM from the same club. This new chemistry system is annoying,” another user complains (via reddit).
  • “I can’t even complete the starter SBCs, lmao,” comments one in another thread (via reddit).

Right now, when players have hardly any coins, completing the SBCs is very difficult. Additionally, the rewards for some popular SBCs this year are untradeable.

This may ease somewhat as soon as the FIFA 23 Early Access starts and players can earn coins and rewards through matches. However, there are even more problems.

Difficult SBCs are currently unsolvable

Among other things, players discuss that some SBCs require exact or maximum chemistry values for players to complete an SBC. Previously, it was generally about “minimum” values.

Here, there’s currently even the issue that some of the more difficult SBCs have requirements that are mutually exclusive. These SBCs are actually among the most popular ways to obtain rewards at the start of FIFA – but are not functioning at the moment. It seems that EA has miscalculated.

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For example, there’s a challenge that requires 11 players, but they may only have a maximum of one chemistry point. However, the total chemistry of the team should be 18 – this is mathematically impossible.

Also, the last “Hybrid Nations” SBC is such an example. It requires each player to have exactly 2 chemistry points, but the total team should have 24. It also doesn’t work (via reddit).

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Clearly, this is an error that was not intended. Currently, one should not plan to complete the SBCs before the issue is corrected. Additionally, the rewards from these starter SBCs this year are untradeable and cannot be used on the market. Be sure to keep this in mind as well.

In addition to the Web App, the FIFA 23 Companion App will launch – you can find all info here. There, you can also try your hand at the new SBCs.

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The LoL Worlds 2022 take place in the USA – Korean Messiah is afraid of being shot

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The World Championships in League of Legends are coming: The main round of the LoL Worlds 2022 will be played in the USA. This apparently causes slight worries for the Korean midlaner Chovy: The 21-year-old exceptional player said in a video that he hopes not to be shot in the USA. Chinese players laugh at the remark, but some Americans are left choking on their laughter.

Who is Chovy?

  • The 21-year-old Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon played for years in South Korea as the big fish in a small pond: With teams like Griffin, Dragon X, or Hnawha Life, he was the central figure in the midlane for 4 years, upon which the teams relied.
  • Chovy is such a fantastic player that he almost single-handedly led the teams to the Worlds. Around him formed the “Church of Chovy”: Western fans who ironically and cultishly venerate him as a savior. Before the Worlds 2021, Chovy played in the solo queue in Europe and achieved a 95% win rate. He is truly that good.
  • For 4 years, Chovy was regarded as a unique talent who elevates weak teams but wins nothing: In Korea, he repeatedly finished as a runner-up, often exiting the Worlds at the quarter-finals. This changed in 2022: Now he is with Gen G in a top team and became the dominant champion in South Korea and is considered a favorite to win the 2022 World Championship.
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This is what Chovy says: In a clip on the Chinese social media network Weibo, the South Korean Chovy was asked what he expects from the Worlds (via weibo).

His dry answer:

“I hope not to be shot.”

However, he said this with a small smile.

Additionally, Chovy is said to have stated that he will cut his hair himself during the Worlds because he is afraid to go to a barber. He fears “accidents”.

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Chinese and Americans both laugh at the remark

How is this being commented on? Users on the Chinese Weibo view this with amused bewilderment.

  • One asks: “Can you even say that?”
  • Another suggests a bulletproof vest.
  • But most users simply find it hilarious that Chovy says something like this.

On reddit , Americans seem to find it partly amusing, but partly concerning how their country is perceived:

  • One says: “He should wear a bulletproof vest while shopping – just like everyone else.”
  • Another adds: As long as Chovy avoids schools, police stations, and churches, he should come out unscathed.
  • A third American says: “What is really sad: This isn’t even a joke – this is a real fear for foreign esports players.”

These are the locations where the Worlds 2022 will be played

Where will the Worlds 2022 take place? The highlight of the year in League of Legends is the Worlds, at the end of a game season.

The 2022 World Championship takes place in various locations in North America:

  • The preliminary round runs from September 29 to October 4 in Mexico City
  • The group stage and the quarter-finals will be fought in Madison Square Garden in New York
  • The semi-finals will take place at the end of October in Atlanta, Georgia
  • The final on November 5 will move to San Francisco, California.

Chovy and Gen G can skip the preliminary round and entered the tournament directly in New York:

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Diablo Immortal is planning a large content update, bringing a new dungeon, legendary items and your own castle

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 6 minutes

Diablo Immortal has introduced its first major update: Forgotten Nightmares. This brings a new dungeon, new loot, and at the core your very own castle that you can inhabit and expand. However, you need to conquer it first, and that is where the big problem lies.

What kind of castle is this? Castle Cyrangar is located in the outskirts of Westmark and is currently inhabited by hordes of demons and undead. Once you convince the current “owners” to look for another property, you can take over the castle for yourself.

As the new owners, you will then have access to a bunch of new content that can improve you:

  • Rooms of the castle that you need to clear
  • If you inhabit one of these rooms, you get special bonuses for your Paragon – such as 3.5% more damage for attackers or 3.5% damage reduction for survivors.
  • Once a week, you can defend the castle against 8 waves of attackers and snag a big loot chest plus experience.
  • You can participate in an “Endless Mode” of defense as often as you want, where you are rewarded based on your performance. There is even a server-wide leaderboard to compare yourselves.

In the heart of the castle, you can also find the Ancient Tablet, where you can equip the new Ancient Weapons. These share some of their stats with the members of your party. And this is where the problem comes in.

Diablo Immortal Castle Cyrangar Ancient Tableau
In the Ancient Tablet, you can equip weapons.
Diablo Immortal Castle Cyrangar Wellen
Defend your castle.
Diablo Immortal Castle Cyrangar Räume
Rooms give special bonuses.
Diablo Immortal Castle Cyrangar Räume freimachen
You must first clear the castle.
Diablo Immortal Castle Cyrangar Eingang
The entrance to Castle Cyrangar.

What is the catch? Castle Cyrangar replaces your troop camp (“Warband Camp”). The activity is therefore purely for troops. While you can play solo as well, to get the full potential from the castle, you need up to 7 other players in your party.

Troops have been a controversial topic since the game’s release, and many players complain about them. They block content by being necessary, yet hardly anyone wants to use them alongside their clan.

Blizzard has already announced improvements for troops, but players would rather see them disappear altogether. Instead, a new activity specifically for troops comes with Castle Cyrangar. On reddit, there is appropriate anger:

They say that you can do a lot of work to improve your character, get Ancient Weapons, room buffs and other upgrades. And if your troop leader suddenly decides that he doesn’t like you, he can take all your progress away by kicking you. […] Putting individual progress into the hands of others is BAD, Blizzard.

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The players’ concerns may not be entirely unfounded, as one culprit demonstrates:

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At least there’s some good news: the requirement for a troop raid in the Reliquary of Hell has now been lowered to 4 players. The remaining 4 can be randoms. Nevertheless, this point bothers many fans. Fortunately, the update brings even more new content.

The first new dungeon with a new set is coming

What kind of dungeon is this? As a new activity for groups of 2 to 4 players, there is the dungeon Silent Monastery. This is located at the summit of Mount Zavain and is intended for players at level 60 and above.

The special thing about the temple is that an Endless Night envelops it in darkness. To find your way around, you must make statues glow. This simultaneously weakens the demons in the dungeon.

Once all statues are activated, you can face the final boss, the Shadow of the Ancient Nightmare. The fight consists of several phases, during which the environment is also supposed to change.

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What kind of set is this? Set items are only available in certain dungeons, and thus the monastery comes with a new set as well. Gloomguide’s Prize enhances your mobility skills (“Dashes”), allowing you to change position more frequently in battles:

  • 2 pieces: Increases your damage by 15% for 3 seconds after you use a dash.
  • 4 pieces: Increases your critical hit chance by 22.5% for 3 seconds after you use a dash.
  • 6 pieces: When your dash ends, you unleash a wave of fear that causes damage and makes nearby enemies flee in fear. The wave is only triggered when enemies are nearby and cannot occur more than once every 40 seconds.

In addition to the set, there will be some new legendary items and more content.

New raid boss, legendaries, and cosmetics

What’s in the update? In addition to the Ancient Weapons, there will be “Invocation Gear”. This adds a trigger that can activate the effect of the Ancient Weapons, such as: chance to deal lightning damage nearby (ancient effect) whenever you deal damage (invocation).

Additionally, 3 new legendary gems will be implemented into the game:

  • Blessed Pebble (1 star): Increases the duration of buffs on you by 12% and your movement speed by 8% for 3 seconds after you receive a buff.
  • The Abiding Curse (2 stars): Attacks have a 15% chance to curse enemies. Cursed enemies have their attack and movement speed reduced by 35% for 8 seconds and take 10% more damage. Enemies can only be cursed once every 20 seconds.
  • Frozen Heart (5 stars): When you take damage, a Frigid Shield activates for 6 seconds, chilling enemies and absorbing damage equal to 360% of your base damage + 1,458. The shield gives you a 60% chance to chill enemies with attacks. Can only occur every 20 seconds.

Legendary gems are a major point of criticism for Diablo Immortal. In the video, we explain how they work:

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In the Reliquary of Hell, Izilech will be added as a new boss. To fight him, you should have a combat rating of 6,175. This is currently far above what you need for Hell 5 and is likely to require some time grinding, even if you’ve already progressed far.

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A new event called “Scouring the Darkness” will come into play, where you and your troop will need to complete tasks to earn rewards. Additionally, the Hunger Moon event (LINK) returns.

Furthermore, there will be a new battle pass with cosmetics and a new skin set in the shop. Also, the recently revised emblems will be improved again. Now, for example, you can buy a legendary emblem for 1,600 platinum each week.

More content and improvements can be found in the official blog post from Blizzard.

Diablo Immortal Forgotten Nightmare Shop Set
This set is available for 1,000 tokens in the shop.
Diablo Immortal Forgotten Nightmare Battle Pass Set
The “Scion of the Storm” set awaits for the battle pass.
Diablo Immortal Forgotten Nightmare Raid Boss Izilech
The new raid boss Izilech.

When is the update coming? On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Forgotten Nightmares is scheduled to go live. The servers are expected to come back online around 4 AM German time after maintenance.

We can’t say how big the update will be yet. However, it is said to be “the largest update to date”.

By the way, the Eternal Tokens will also be revised. For the cheaper packages, you will now receive a few more tokens than before. Now, one purchase is sufficient to receive legendary emblems. There has recently been a major drama surrounding the tokens:

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Will graphics cards become cheaper again soon? What the head of Nvidia says might disturb you

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Nvidia has introduced the GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090, but many gamers are complaining about the high price. Nvidia has now stated that the graphics cards will not become cheaper.

Over the last 2 years, graphics cards have been really expensive, and many users have referred to them as a “luxury item” when it comes to good PC hardware.

Meanwhile, prices are dropping again, and processors and graphics cards are available at somewhat reasonable prices. Many users hoped for a good deal on a GeForce RTX 4080 or RTX 4090. However, that seems unlikely, as Nvidia’s CEO has now explained.

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RTX 4080 costs at least 1,099 Euros – Nvidia says: The prices will stay as they are

What was said exactly? On the occasion of the big introduction of the RTX 4000, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang spoke with the people. He was also asked why the graphics cards are so expensive and if they would become cheaper again. However, he explained that cheap chips belong to the past (via digitaltrends.com):

Moore’s Law is dead. […] A 12-inch wafer is much more expensive today. The idea that prices for chips will drop belongs to the past.

Compared to the performance of Nvidia’s $899 GPU or $1,599 GPU from a year ago, two years ago, at the same price point, the performance with Ada Lovelace [RTX 4000] is monumentally better. Undeniably better.

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This statement is not entirely new, as Nvidia had already explained about a year ago that the high prices for graphics cards would likely stay and that there are various reasons for this:

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What does this mean? “Moore’s Law” states that there is a connection between performance and price: According to “Moore’s Law,” performance should double at half the price. In the long term, you get more performance for less money.

Why were gamers hoping for falling prices at all? Due to the corona pandemic and scarce resources, computer components like graphics cards or processors have been very expensive. At times, it was impossible to buy a graphics card at reasonable prices. Because miners and scalpers were fighting for the few good offers, which later landed on eBay for thousands of Euros.

With the introduction of the RTX 4000 at a price point of at least 1,099 Euros, the hopes of many gamers who were hoping for better prices are dashed. And after the statements from Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang, we should brace ourselves for these prices to remain.

This is what you should definitely know about the next generation of graphics cards before you buy a new one now

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Pokémon GO: New find reveals Cosmovum, Bubungus & Lamellux – Sparks discussion in the community

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO new monsters have been discovered in the source code, raising hopes for a release of Cosmovum, Bubungus, and Lamellux. At the same time, the graphics are causing quite a discussion within the community. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what it’s all about.

What findings are we talking about? The Pokéminers, a group of dataminers, regularly search through the source code of the game to find out which monsters and features are planned next. They then publish these findings, making them available to other players.

In their latest search, they came across the graphics of new Pokémon that could potentially be coming to the game soon. We have summarized for you which ones they are and what the trainers think about them below.

These 7 monsters have been found

As reddit user redwineandbeer states in his current post, the Pokéminers have discovered 7 new monsters and their respective shiny variants in the source code. This includes Cosmovum, Bubungus, Lamellux, as well as four different costumed Pikachu.

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What are Cosmovum, Bubungus & Lamellux?

Cosmovum: Cosmovum is the first evolution of the legendary Psychic Pokémon Cosmog, which you can catch as part of the special research “A Cosmic Companion” for the Season of Light.

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Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo, and Lunala (via pokemon.com)

And also Cosmovum’s evolutions Solgaleo and Lunala were already part of the Pokéminers’ findings in the past. Furthermore, Niantic teased a release of the Psychic Pokémon with a video for the Season of Light on August 28, 2022.

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In the displayed constellation, the outline of Cosmovum could be recognized. Therefore, it is conceivable that you may not have to wait too long for its debut.

We have summarized for you how strong Cosmog and its evolutions are in the following article:

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Bubungus and Lamellux: Bubungus is a Grass and Fairy Pokémon from the 7th generation of games, which can evolve into Lamellux. You can recognize the monster by its white body, which visually resembles a mushroom. Lamellux also resembles a mushroom with its purple hat and thin white body.

Bubungus and Lamellux (via pokemon.com)

Trainers are divided over the findings

Excitement for Cosmovum: Within the community, the findings of the Pokéminers are met with mixed reactions. Many trainers are particularly excited about the potential addition of Cosmovum. The shiny variant especially catches their eye.

Many are enthusiastic about it and hope for a corresponding release. FireLordObamaOG writes (via reddit.com): “Maybe we will also get shiny Cosmog and Cosmovum in GO.”

Mixed opinions on Bubungus and Lamellux: The situation is different for Bubungus and Lamellux. While some trainers are excited about the possibility of new monsters and find them very cute, others are disappointed with the selection.

This is mainly because the two monsters are expected to rely on the fast move Astonish, which is not particularly good. This makes it uninteresting for many. User JRE47 writes (via reddit.com): “Bubungus and Lamellux are stuck with the fast move Astonish, so … no further analysis needed unfortunately.”

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Criticism of Pikachu: However, the biggest criticism of the new monsters is directed at Pikachu. Notably, the findings indicate that similar costumes already exist in the game. A Pikachu with balloons was found only in May of this year, for example.

Similarly, Pikachu with a similar shirt has already been caught in a regional event in Japan. In this case, Niantic mainly changed the colors of the accessories for the Electric Pokémon.

Furthermore, there are already numerous costumed Pikachu in the game, which limits the excitement about new shirts and hats for the yellow mouse. This can be seen in the comments (via reddit.com):

  • jwebmusic writes sadly: “Recolors of existing costumes.”
  • Crabominibble2 takes the changes with plenty of irony: “Niantic is finally starting to become environmentally friendly.”
  • MontanaHikingResearc: “Pikachu has more costumes than Barbie.”
  • Wiztard-o: “I really wanted a Surfing Pikachu with a surfboard, but no, rather another stupid shirt or hat.”

The release for the Pikachu with the green shirt is also already known. From October 21 to October 23, 2022, a Safari Zone will take place in Taipei, where this Pikachu is expected to be one of the spawns.

Even though the Pokéminers have often been right in their predictions in the past, these data are not official information. Thus, Niantic can still adjust these contents or even completely forgo a release. Whether and when the other monsters will come to the game remains to be seen for now.

What do you think of the Pokéminers’ findings? Do you also hope that Cosmovum will celebrate its release soon? And what is your opinion on Bubungus and Lamellux? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.

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WoW: Blizzard brings “Heroic Plus” to WotLK Classic and rare mounts for tanks and healers

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

With WotLK Classic, big changes are coming to World of Warcraft. There is a “Heroic+” system – and more loot for tanks and healers.

While everyone in Retail WoW is waiting for the launch of Dragonflight, the “Classic” version is first focused on the release of Wrath of the Lich King. However, the game will not be exactly as you remember it from the past. Some sensible innovations and modifications have been introduced, such as the removal of the simplified dungeon finder tool. Now the developers have dropped another bombshell.

There will be bonus loot for tanks and healers and even a brand new game mode for heroic dungeons, a kind of “Heroic Plus”. This was revealed in an interview between MrGM and WoW developer Kris Zierhut.

What exactly does “Heroic Plus” look like? That is not entirely clear yet. The interview stated only that characters will have an option at the beginning of the dungeon to increase the dungeon’s difficulty. Then the dungeon grants better loot – namely from the “old” 10-man raids – and there are also more badges that can be exchanged for gear.

The idea is as follows: Once Phase 2 begins in WotLK Classic, the additional difficulty level can be activated in heroic dungeons. This makes the dungeon tougher and also drops loot from the 10-man raids of the previous phase (such as from Naxxramas 10).

Raid loot from the current raid tier will still only drop from the raids.

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Whether this new difficulty level merely amounts to an increase in the health points and strength of mobs or also includes an “affix system” like in the modern WoW version is still not entirely clear. At least in the first description, it sounded more like “a” new difficulty level and not a scaling system, as was the case in Shadowlands or Battle for Azeroth.

Blizzard will surely provide more details in the coming weeks.

What does Blizzard expect from this? Blizzard wants the heroic dungeons to remain worthwhile and interesting throughout the lifespan of WotLK Classic. Therefore, this additional option is being introduced so that dungeons do not become completely irrelevant by Phase 2.

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Tanks and healers receive bonus loot

Tanks and healers are traditionally scarce in World of Warcraft. So those who decide to play a tank or healer in dungeons will be rewarded additionally. After defeating the last boss of a dungeon, tanks and healers receive an additional reward bag. This bag contains various consumables, such as potions and flasks or buff food.

However, the bag can also contain special mounts or pets – including rare drops from past expansions, such as the mount from Baron Rivendare (Stratholme) or Kael’thas’s white hawkstrider (Terrace of the Magisters).

More about WoW Classic and WotLK Classic can be found here:

The idea behind this is: If tanks and healers can earn their consumables for raids through dungeons and do not have to log out to farm herbs on twinks, then those characters will spend more time in dungeons. This would automatically create more groups and allow more players to have more fun.

What do you think of these changes? Meaningful innovations for WotLK Classic? Or a complete disaster that will ruin the game?

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Destiny 2 takes legal action against cheat providers – Faces counterclaim for unlawfully hacking players

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In the court between the cheat providers and Bungie, things are getting wild. At first, AimJunkies was to be held accountable, but now it does not look good for the Destiny-2 developers. According to the charges, Bungie itself allegedly hacked Guardians and the cheaters are now using this to their advantage.

What happened? The drama surrounding the lawsuits between Bungie and the cheat manufacturer “AimJunkies” continues. While Bungie had to come up with a new strategy, as their lawsuit against the manufacturer failed, AimJunkies is now filing a counter lawsuit. The cheat company claims:

  • Bungie purchased their software and experimented with it.
  • A Guardian allegedly was unknowingly and unlawfully hacked by Bungie in Destiny 2 in 2019 to obtain evidence for their case.
  • Bungie is said to have knowingly initiated this act of “breaking in.”

AimJunkies refers to evidence that Bungie has accumulated over the years. This evidence has been used by the loot shooter developer to support its own lawsuit against the cheat developers. Now, however, the roles are reversed and Bungie must defend itself in court against its own evidence.

Bungie is now on the defendant’s bench

What is Bungie being accused of? AimJunkies was not intimidated by Bungie’s witch hunt and is now even going against the developers. The evidence in the case against the loot shooter team concerns the Guardian “James May.” He is said to have been hacked and monitored by Bungie itself to gather evidence for future cases.

Destiny Bulletin also reports on the incident:

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The problem, however, is that Bungie had no right to do this. At the beginning of 2019, Guardians had to agree to a licensing agreement. This, however, did not empower Bungie at the time to rummage through your data, as it does now in 2022 for anti-cheat reasons.

Nonetheless, the loot shooter team took the liberty to unlawfully access James May’s data and collect evidence for its future prosecution. However, Bungie did not realize that this very evidence could be used against them, as is now the case in AimJunkies’ counterclaim.

But that is not the only thing the team is being accused of. According to AimJunkies, Bungie allegedly purchased cheat software from the provider under the alias “Martin Zeniu.” The loot shooter team then used this to experiment with it and reverse-engineer it. However, this again violates the agreement of the cheat provider that one must agree to upon purchase.

One may purchase the software, but not modify, hack, decompile, disassemble, reverse-engineer, derive source code from, or create derivative works of their software. However, Bungie apparently did just that, and that is what they are now being held accountable for in court.

The counterclaim demands a jury trial as well as damages to “James May” and Phoenix Digital. Furthermore, they demand the destruction of everything Bungie has recovered during its access to May’s computer and AimJunkies’ software.

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It is astonishing to see how quickly the wind has turned in the court proceedings and how evidence is now directed against Bungie itself. However, it remains to be seen how and whether Bungie can extricate itself from this predicament. AimJunkies, in any case, seems to have not yet resigned and hopes to turn the situation to their advantage through direct confrontation with counter-evidence.

What do you think about the drama? Do you think Bungie should not have done this to illicitly gather evidence in court? Or do you say that in the fight against cheaters, such means are legitimate? Let us know in the comments how you feel about it!

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FIFA 23: 7 tips on how to properly use the Web App now

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 5 minutes

The FIFA 23 Web App offers the chance to build your own Ultimate Team before the game launches. Here you will find tips on what you can do with the Web App.

This is the Web App: The Web App starts on September 21, 2022 – just a few days before the early access to FIFA 23 and well ahead of the official FIFA 23 release.

Even without the full game, you can already build a bit on your own Ultimate Team with the Web App. You can earn your first coins, complete SBCs, and buy players.

We have collected some tips for the first days with the Web App.

1. Claim your bonuses for returning players

What bonuses are these? In the past, players who had been playing Ultimate Team for a while received some bonus packs at the start of the Web App.

This year is expected to be no different. At least EA writes on the “EA Help” website regarding the question of what the return bonuses look like: “Your bonuses are based on your player history, your engagement in the game, your account status, and how uninterrupted your account is. Your bonuses may therefore differ from those of your friends” (via EA.com).

Therefore, there should be bonuses again. If you receive packs, you can use the contents for your initial steps.

2. Which cards to sell? Which not?

What should I do with the contents of the bonus packs? That depends on what cards you draw from the packs.

  • Do not sell yet: Popular meta cards should be held for a few days. They might increase in price once early access to FIFA 23 allows the first players into the actual Ultimate Team mode. Only then do many players actually need good cards.
    Additionally, most players don’t have many coins at the start, so they can’t put much on the transfer market.
  • Sell: There are “useless” cards, such as low-rated gold cards with nations, clubs, or leagues that are uninteresting for SBCs. You can sell those to quickly earn coins.
  • Watch: Cards that might be interesting for SBCs should be monitored and sold when the price is high on the transfer market. These could be cards with high ratings or interesting combinations of nations/leagues.

This also applies to all tradable cards that you receive outside the bonus packs – such as from SBCs, packs, and more.

3. Don’t underestimate cosmetic items

What items are we talking about? Items like jerseys, stadiums, anthems, and the like quickly become regarded as “pack filler” during a season. However, especially at the beginning, they can sometimes be sold for a good price.

At the start, many players will adjust their clubs, looking for jerseys of their favorite teams and deciding how their club should look overall.

At this point, items from popular clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and others may sell well.

FIFA 23 best talents
Jerseys of popular clubs can bring coins

4. Should I sell cards quickly?

You should consider: Generally, it holds true that you can earn more coins by listing cards than by quick selling them. Therefore, you should usually choose the slightly more time-consuming method and list cards on the transfer market at a higher price.

However, there is an exception to keep in mind. Quick sold cards can be “retrieved” through the Web App up to a certain point.

If you have a special card, such as a TOTW card, that allows you to earn a significant number of coins through quick sale, you might consider taking advantage of this to secure those coins in the short term. You can then use them for trading and increase your coin balance.

Afterwards, you use a portion of your coins to retrieve the quickly sold special card and sell it for a higher price later on.

Really strong cards are only needed when gameplay is available:

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5. Choose a useful starter nation

Which starter nations are worthwhile? At the start of the new FUT season, you need to choose a starter nation for your team, from which you will receive a few cards.

However, many of these cards are likely not particularly useful for the actual game. Therefore, it could be beneficial to choose a nation that might be useful for the first SBCs in FIFA 23. You can already solve those in the Web App.

Countries that are well represented across many leagues are a good choice. Examples include Brazil, Argentina, or Germany.

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6. Complete SBCs as cheaply as possible

Which SBCs are we talking about? Squad Building Challenges offer a great way to secure rewards. Here you find the typical starter SBCs, but also the slightly more complex ones from the “Hybrid Nations” and “Hybrid Leagues” categories. However, the rewards from these are untradeable this year – and therefore not particularly useful on the market.

Additionally, it seems that some of the SBCs aren’t working right now.

Try to complete these with as little investment as possible in the transfer market, and only buy individual players if necessary. Then the SBCs can give you good rewards without requiring too many strong players or coins.

However, in FIFA 23 you also need to pay attention to a new chemistry system in FUT. Solutions on portals like futbin can help give you an idea of which players are great for the challenge. They also offer a squad builder for testing.

However, keep in mind that many players will look at the top solutions and buy cards based on that on the transfer market. So, cheap players could suddenly become expensive. You should then consider looking for other players. However, you can also use this to your advantage.

7. Look for SBC solutions when trading

By “trading,” we mean the buying and selling of cards on the transfer market. In the first days after the launch of the Web App, many players will focus primarily on the available SBCs – after all, there isn’t much else you can do within the Web App.

Many will also use portals like “futbin” or other popular SBC solutions to complete the challenges quickly.

Now you can see which players are included in the most popular solutions for the SBCs and check if you can buy them at a low price and sell them at a higher price. Perhaps you already have suitable players in your club?

Do you have any other tips on how to utilize the Web App in FIFA 23? Let us know in the comments!

In addition to the Web App, players are also looking toward the series “Ted Lasso”: There seems to be a crossover with FIFA 23 on the horizon.

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The 3 biggest German casino streamers on Twitch say about the ban: “I applied at McDonald’s”

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In the USA, a controversy over gambling on Twitch has now led to an announcement by the streaming platform: From mid-October 2022, Twitch plans to tighten the rules on gambling. The 3 largest German Twitch streamers in the “Slots” category are reacting to the alleged gambling ban. For Scurrows, orangemorange, and gTasty, it seems that GTA 5 is exciting again for now. Meanwhile, Scurrows is insisting on his rights.

This has now led to the anger:

  • In Germany and the USA, there has been a debate for a while about whether gambling on Twitch is acceptable: Streamers are entering deals with crypto casinos and can offset losses. However, their viewers cannot. The accusation circulating is: Streamers would lead their viewers into addiction and bankruptcy.
  • Twitch had stated: They were investigating the issue but did nothing for months. Now, a case has come to light where Twitch streamer Sliker became addicted and embezzled money from viewers and friends to gamble on horse racing. Large streamers put pressure on Twitch.
  • Subsequently, Twitch stated: On October 18, they will tighten the rules for gambling and ban sites like “Stake.com” – this is the crypto casino that the largest German slot streamers are also connected with.
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Scurrows criticizes the ban – as sports betting, loot boxes, and poker are excluded

This is what Scurrows says about it: Scurrows is the largest German-speaking casino streamer with over 4.1 million viewed hours in the last six months. Scurrows had filed a lawsuit after a ban on Twitch and has since insisted on his rights.

Already after the gamescom controversy, he announced that he would take legal action to return to the platform if necessary. He also aggressively countered criticism from a colleague: When he saw his existence threatened, he had a React video removed for copyright reasons, which resulted in a Twitch ban for streamer AlphaKevin.

Scurrows is now mocking the schadenfreude: Because some apparently rubbed it in Scurrows’ face that gambling is soon to be banned. Scurrows writes: ‘I just applied at McDonald’s: Wish me luck.’

He criticizes the actual ban as hypocritical: Because sports betting, loot boxes and poker can also lead to addiction and seduce children – but these are not banned.

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He explains that people like Trymacs predict his downfall. They say he is ‘just bankrupt’ – and because people say so, it must be true, Scurrows apparently says ironically.

Overall, Scurrows is taking it easy:

  • On the one hand, YouTube is an alternative
  • Then Scurrows explains that one must wait for the exact rules. Twitch wants to ban ‘Stake.com’, but whether that is legally okay, Scurrows doubts
  • Overall, it is still too early to say that gambling is banned on Twitch – that would only be a PR text, not yet a guideline

But Scurrows now wants to show more GTA 5 on Twitch. But only because he enjoys it, not because he has to.

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With the tweet, orangemorange shows some self-irony.

‘Into the slots (as long as it lasts)’

This is how orangemorange reacts: orangemorange has 2.38 million viewed hours in slots in the last 180 days.

The 29-year-old is also initially mocking the schadenfreude of others. He says he will return to Germany, but only to get money from social services.

Meanwhile, he posts a picture referencing the ‘gamescom’ brawl in which he participated as an ambushing cup thrower.

More important to him than the gambling ban is the news from Twitch that they will keep a maximum of 50% of the revenue – no longer 70%, as some previously top streamers were able to negotiate.

He apparently wants to continue with slots and posts: ‘Into the slots (as long as it lasts)’.

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This is how gTasty reacts: The streamer has 888,685 viewed hours in the last 180 days.

But gTasty is out: He had already announced before Twitch’s announcement that he would stop casino streams and return to playing GTA 5. He is looking forward to that.

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Tanzverbot is happy about the ban: “We did it”

How does the opponent react? The opponent of the three at gamescom 2022 was Twitch streamer Tanzverbot. He is pleased with Twitch’s announcement and reports: “We did it.”

The “self-satisfied two German casino streamers” had boasted of having secured better casino deals. Now, however, Twitch has “simply banned gambling.”

Tanzverbot seems to view this as a triumph:

  • A user says: The casino streamers have ruined their careers – they will “never get sponsorships again.” He speaks of “karma.”
  • Tanzverbot sees it the same way – they have effectively destroyed their careers.
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How this will proceed and whether “gambling” on Twitch is really finished, we will see in a few weeks. Streamers like HandOfBlood see little change in the current situation:

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In the German Twitch, orangemorange currently has the fifth largest channel: with slots.

With the current gambling streams, the “father of casino streams” in German Twitch has been focused on:

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LoL: The important games are now approaching – But many see at the match start that they have already lost

Marcel Marcel Reading time 3 minutes

The end of Season 12 is approaching in League of Legends and many players are taking the time to improve their ranking placement. However, more and more bots are appearing that can be in your team or the opponent’s team as well. 

Where can you find bots in League? Bots are an integral part of League of Legends to help new players get into the game. You can find them under the “Co-op vs AI” tab, where the bots are divided into different difficulty levels. 

  • Intro: Is the first choice for new players, where the basics of the game are explained
  • Beginner: Here you play in the Summoner’s Rift with 4 other players against a team of 5 that consists only of bots. These can teach the basics of LoL and are a good entry point to play against real opponents. 
  • Advanced: This is the mode where you play against stronger bots. These bots use their summoner spells and are a real challenge for new players. 

For years, you have been encountering bots occasionally in normal games. You hear about them from time to time, but you rarely encounter them. So what’s the deal with this?

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The rise to a higher division is imminent

The end of Season 12 is in sight: The ranking positions have not yet been finalized. Once you have played the placement matches, you will be assigned to a division in the ranking. There is also a reward for this. The higher your rank, the better the rewards will be.

In the ranking matches, you might notice a player behaving oddly. Due to their monotonous play style, not playing with the team, or simply running around the map without a clear goal. 

Such players are often said to “play like bots.” However, recently, actual bots, meaning AI, have increasingly been seen in ranked matches. This is especially true if you play in a lower division. 

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How to recognize bot accounts? How you can recognize a bot is not entirely clear in advance. Here are three criteria to watch for if you suspect you have a bot on your team and are playing in a low division (Bronze or Iron). While these are not 100% indicators, they can be quite helpful clues.

Pay attention to the following behaviors

  • Does the player play as a support?
  • Does the player win only about 30% of their ranked matches?
  • Does the player not ban a champion during the selection?

The user “Parogarr” writes on reddit: “There’s a small chance it could actually be a real person behind the summoner. But you’re better off leaving the game and losing the 3 points rather than playing with a bot on your team and losing even more.”

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What do bots do anyway? The bots are there to train new accounts. They are used in games so that the account’s level increases and they can participate in ranked matches. Afterward, they may be sold or used in other ways. 

They thus enter your game and follow the ADC. While the ADC defeats the minions on the lane or plays against the opponents, the bot wanders aimlessly nearby. They sometimes use items or activate their abilities so that the game does not see them as AFK and throw them out of the match. 

There are various champions that are seen more frequently as bots. The most common champion is Yuumi. Since this champion does not have to do much once it sits on your shoulder, it’s also harder to detect.

Here you can find a video on how a bot account is analyzed:

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What does Riot Games do about it? Riot Games has other games besides League of Legends. In Valorant, there is the anti-cheat tool Vanguard from Riot itself. This has led to absurd situations for some players, such as being kicked out of the game just by connecting their phone.

For LoL, such software was not planned. Vanguard has been around for years and the software is not a requirement for playing. Whether it will come to that in the future, or if Riot Games will do something against cheaters, remains to be seen. 

Have you ever had a bot on your team and what were your experiences with it? Let us know in the comments.

If you still have to reach your rank this year, you can read more about it here: LoL makes the favorite champions of the pros stronger – And that just before the Worlds 2022

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A gaming YouTuber posts incorrectly on Twitter – Ruins 8 years of work with a tweet

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The gaming YouTuber “Dan Allen Gaming” has a secret identity like Batman. In fact, he is the leaker “TheRealInsider”: this came to light recently when he made a mistake on Twitter. Shortly after, his career, which he had built over 8 years, collapsed.

What’s the weird part?

  • The YouTuber “Dan Allen Gaming” is actually a successful gaming YouTuber. He has 190,000 subscribers, and currently, he mainly showcases Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. He has had the channel since 2014 – over that time, he has built a network of contacts. Everything is very serious, everything is very classic: He mainly does Let’s Plays. His greatest success was with videos about the giant vampire “Lady Dimitrescu” from Resident Evil.
  • In this role, he has access to secret advance information sent to him by publishers: with the condition that he must not reveal this information to anyone.
  • But – like Batman – he also has a secret identity. At the same time, he is “TheRealInsider”, who repeatedly leaks hot “industry news” on Twitter: 4 days before it was officially released, he showcased various new Assassin’s Creed games.

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How did it get exposed? Someone asked “TheRealInsider” on Twitter something, but “Dan Allen Gaming” responded. He was apparently just using the wrong Twitter account.

That’s kind of like if you call Batman and he answers as Bruce Wayne.

Internet sleuth Jason Schreier looked into it, as Kotaku reports. Schreier commented: This explains where the “Real Insider” got the real code names of the new Assassin’s Creed games.

Schreier had reported for Bloomberg on the “Assassin’s Creed” news that Dan Allen Gaming had leaked.

Before further investigations could reveal whether someone had been unmasked, the exposed leaker confessed

I’m sorry for everything I’ve done. I am ashamed and disappointed in myself. I will reflect on the poor decisions and this will never happen again.

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This tweet cost him his career. Source: insider-gaming

What did he leak? Because his information turned out to be true, “TheRealInsider” became an important source of information on Reddit. He repeatedly posted about “hands-on previews” and other things that only influencers or members of the press who receive advance information can know.

“So many relationships and opportunities lost”

What’s the result now? The problem is that Dan Allen Gaming broke pretty much every agreement and promise that can be made in the gaming industry by leaking confidential information. Because people know his face, he is professionally ruined: No one will trust him again.

The YouTuber has now deleted both Twitter accounts. On YouTube, he explains: There was so much hate that he couldn’t handle it.

He says:

I have lost so many friends in the industry, so many relationships – personal relationships, business contacts, opportunities – all that for 5 seconds of fame, and I take full responsibility. All the hate I received on Twitter – I had to delete it because I’ve never experienced such a barrage of hate – and rightly so.

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Among the comments, users say:

  • They don’t understand it at all. He worked so hard to build the channel and a good reputation. They cannot comprehend how he risks it all for a “stupid leak account”.
  • Another user says: Dan Allen Gaming was a role model for him. Now he feels betrayed and disappointed. People would kill to be as well-connected as Dan Allen Gaming – and he throws it all away.
  • A third says: “I’m sorry for everyone who got caught.”

Leaks are a serious problem in gaming. Right now, this issue is back in the spotlight:

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FIFA 23: TOTW 1 is here now, bringing directly 5 impressive top cards

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The TOTW 1 for FIFA 23 is officially known, even though the game has not even been released yet. We show you which players are in the Team of the Week.

What is the TOTW? The Team of the Week brings improved special cards for players who have distinguished themselves in real football through strong performances. These cards receive stronger attributes and are also worth more on the transfer market.

When will TOTW 1 be released? TOTW 1 was released on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

How do you get access to it? Anyone who looks at the calendar will notice: The FIFA 23 release is only next week. Nevertheless, TOTW 1 has already been released.

The only way to currently access the cards is the Web App for FIFA 23. It will also be released today. However, you will only be able to rely on trading to earn the necessary coins for TOTW cards.

You can’t play yet, so there are no rewards from Division Rivals & Co. either. The early access to FIFA 23 also starts next Tuesday.

You can also draw the special cards from packs. However, the chances of that are very low.

FIFA 23: This is the Team of the Week 1

TOTW 1 FIFA 23
The complete TOTW 1 in FIFA 23

Who is in it? You can find the complete TOTW 1 in FIFA 23 here in the overview:

  • GK: Ledesma (83)
  • RB: Hamari Traoré (85 / Featured)
  • CB: Saliba (83)
  • RWB: Pablo Maffeo (82)
  • CM: Kevin de Bruyne (92)
  • CAM: Savanier (84)
  • RM: Hofmann (84)
  • CDM: Palhinha (84)
  • LM: Son (90)
  • ST: Immobile (87)
  • RF: Valverde (86)

Bench:

  • GK: Gikiewicz (81)
  • LB: Mário Rui (82)
  • CB: Domingos Duarte (81)
  • CAM: Kamada (83)
  • CDM: Le Fée (81)
  • LF: Gakpo (85)
  • ST: Deulofeu (83)
  • LB: Mladenovic (77)
  • LM: Diamond (75)
  • ST: Djitté (78)
  • ST: Hogan (77)
  • LF: Aitor (80)

The most exciting cards in TOTW 1 of FIFA 23

These are the top cards: Naturally, the top cards with high ratings stand out immediately.

FIFA 23 TOTW 1
The 5 top cards in TOTW 1
  • Traoré as a featured player looks like a great right back with his combination of pace, defense, and physicality.
  • Kevin de Bruyne brings everything for a strong central midfield.
  • Son is one of the typical meta cards and would have been extremely valuable even as a gold card.
  • Ciro Immobile has a lethal finish but is often undervalued in FIFA due to low pace. However, that shouldn’t matter too much at the start.
  • Valverde is actually a very popular CM player. Now, right from the start, there is a strong card on the wing.

Also exciting: There are also a few cards with lower ratings that look quite interesting right at the start.

FIFA 23 TOTW 1
The two look very strong for the start
  • Deulofeu has extremely high pace and strong dribbling. He would be a strong option for the start.
  • Saliba also has a low overall rating, but all the attributes you want from a strong center-back.

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Moreover, the other TOTW cards don’t look so bad either. Especially now that it is just starting with FIFA 23, they haven’t yet been overshadowed by stronger special cards.

However, it will be difficult to get them. And: They are only included in the game until next Wednesday.

What do you think of the new TOTW? Can you make anything out of it yet? Let us know in the comments! By the way, besides the TOTW, more new content has been announced: Ted Lasso lands in FIFA 23.

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Twitch bans Russian troll who burns cheap gas 24/7 and mocks Europeans: “From Russia with love”

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On Twitch, the channel “russiangas1” opened on September 11th: An apparently Russian troll showed how cheap gas is in Russia and wasted it with glee. However, after a stream lasting 95 hours, Twitch apparently thought it was too ridiculous: The channel was banned.

These are the channel’s numbers:

  • The channel “russiangas1” opened on September 11th on Twitch and broadcasted for the first 3 days practically without viewers.
  • From September 16th, the channel was discovered by some viewers: on September 17th, it really took off. This stream lasted 94.5 hours, started going viral, and ended on the morning of September 21st, apparently with a Twitch ban.
  • Overall, the channel was on air for 131 hours – at its peak, it reached 2595 viewers.
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This is what was seen on the channel: As the site Vice.com reports, a Twitch user claiming to be Russian showed how a gas stove runs endlessly and simply burns gas.

In a screenshot, the headline “From Russia with Love” and “1.44 Euros/month” can be seen. Apparently, it was meant to say: It costs him only 1.44 euros a month to keep the gas burner running all the time.

We dealt with how expensive it is, to run a console at the current electricity prices.

Apparently, the Twitch stream was meant as a provocation to show how cheap gas is in Russia: Due to the Ukraine war and a reduction in gas supply as a political pressure tool against economic sanctions from the West, gas has become expensive in Germany and Europe – leading to a societal debate in Germany: Electricity and gas prices are rising, and the economy is perceived as endangered.

Apparently, the troll wanted to send a kind of “This is what you get” into the world with the action.

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Streamer collected donations for oven matching the gas burner

This is how the stream is described: The site Vice.com says: In the stream, there was a message in Russian: People should be nice to each other. However, in the lower left corner, there was an image of a laughing person.

The avatar of the Twitch streamer was an orc – a popular Ukrainian insult for Russians.

It is said that the streamer also collected donations to buy an oven that matches the gas burner.

Our expertise on MeinMMO focuses on gaming. For those who want to learn more about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, we recommend checking official sites or news magazines:

– Ukraine Live Blog (via Zeit)
– War in Ukraine (via nzz)
– Solidarity with Ukraine (via foreign-office)

Important note: If you are troubled by dark thoughts due to the current situation: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, through the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the Online Counseling, where you can also use a chat. It is free and applies nationwide.

As vice.com reports, the link to the channel was shared in Telegram groups. The channel is said to be full of “pro-Russian” messages.

But it could be that the Vice article was the channel’s downfall, as the channel was apparently banned shortly after the article was published.

We have repeatedly dealt with the effects of the war in Ukraine on MeinMMO:

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Logitech shows with new handheld what Nintendo must definitely do better with the Switch

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

Logitech has introduced a handheld at its “LogiPLAY”. Externally, the device resembles the popular Nintendo Switch, but there are some differences. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann was able to try out the device.

What kind of handheld is this? A few weeks ago, there were persistent rumors that the manufacturer Logitech might announce a handheld for gamers. At its own LogiPLAY in Berlin, Logitech has now introduced exactly this device.

Logitech G Cloud Overview:

  • 7-inch LCD display with Full HD resolution and touch functionality
  • 463 grams and 12 hours of battery life.
  • Xbox controller design with vibration, gyroscope, and customizable buttons.
  • The price is $299 (preorder) and $349 in retail.
  • Logitech is developing the device together with the Chinese giant Tencent.

I was able to extensively test Logitech’s new handheld. You can read about my first experiences in this article.

The new handheld.

Ergonomics and display are noticeably better than on the Nintendo Switch

What is my first impression of the Logitech G Cloud? In an initial hands-on, I was able to extensively test the new handheld and also compare it with my Switch, which I had packed for testing purposes.

Right at the beginning, the ergonomics of the device are noticeable. The handheld feels great in the hand and is exactly the right size for me, similar to the Switch. The Steam Deck is significantly larger and bulkier in comparison.

The white Switch – The similarities are unmistakable.

In direct comparison to the Switch that I used in the test, I also increasingly prefer the ergonomics of Logitech over my Switch. The grips are wider, more pronounced, and feel particularly more comfortable during longer sessions. Here, the point goes to the Logitech handheld.

Logitech G Cloud vs Nintendo Switch

The display also makes my Switch a little envious. The LCD screen of the Logitech device is incredibly sharp with its Full HD resolution, the colors are quite vivid, and it is responsive.

Especially compared to the Steam Deck and the Switch, I am positively surprised. However, as soon as a lot of light from lighting or the sun disturbs, the display of the Logitech G Cloud starts to reflect. In that case, my Switch OLED has a slight edge.

All important services are available.

Fun device that pleasantly surprised me

How does it play? I tested Forza Horizon 5 and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered on the device. Both are fast racing games that require a certain responsiveness.

Both games run very smoothly and stably. I do end up in the ditch quite regularly, but that is due to my inability to play racing games with a controller. In Forza Horizon, I slide through a South American-inspired city center while fleeing from the furious police in Hot Pursuit.

Three devices tested.

While playing Forza Horizon 5, there are some stutters, but that’s mainly due to the connection to the cloud, which fluctuates in the test area. When the cloud connection drops, the game stops.

Another positive experience: The model stays pleasantly cool throughout the session, and the temperatures do not get uncomfortably warm like with the Steam Deck or the Switch.

Switching between different apps or programs is smooth. If you want to switch from GeForce Now to Game Pass, you need to close the previous app. An employee explained to me that you can also easily stream Netflix and YouTube through the device.

Me during the test with the Logitech G Cloud

Question marks behind battery life and availability

What don’t I like? The focus of the device is clearly on cloud gaming and streaming. Without a fast and stable internet connection, nothing works here. Depending on your location, the device is therefore not a solution for people looking for an alternative to the Switch or the Steam Deck.

The second point is indeed availability. Because the device is supposed to be available for purchase only in North America for the time being. According to Logitech, it is also supposed to be available in Europe in 2023. I suspect that Logitech is using the American market as a test to see how well the device ultimately sells.

A third point that I cannot assess either is the battery life. Logitech states that the handheld is officially supposed to last around 12 hours. This would easily suffice for an ordinary day. However, I would need to test this over a long term. The test devices at Logitech were plugged in after half a day of demonstration.

The Logitech G Cloud could fill an exciting niche

For whom is such a device worthwhile? Logitech is targeting its new model at people who game on the go and play a lot in the cloud. And this is precisely where Logitech could find its target audience.

Especially for those of you who prefer to play a few rounds on the smartphone in the evenings or are generally casual gamers, the G Cloud could become a real insider tip – if it indeed makes it to Europe in 2023.

Especially playing mobile games like Diablo: Immortal or Genshin Impact on the device would be very tempting to me. Also, playing a future Diablo IV via Game Pass on the Logitech G Cloud could become an exciting possibility.

Interesting mobile games: You can find more exciting games that you can play on your phone and may also run on the G Cloud in the following list on MeinMMO:

The 10 best mobile MMOs and online games for Android 2022

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Casuals vs. Hardcore players: Modern Warfare 2 alienates its biggest fans to be more successful

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

A discussion about the direction of Call of Duty has been accompanying the releases of the shooter series for several years – Casual game or Hardcore shooter? Even Modern Warfare 2 is not spared from this.

With each new Call of Duty, the same discussion flares up again: Is CoD catering too much to casual players? Why are the wishes of hardcore fans not really acknowledged? Why is there still skill-based matchmaking in the game?

After the first beta phase of Modern Warfare 2, the discussion is once again in full swing. The CoD bubble on Twitter is filled with demands to adjust mechanics in the game.

MeinMMO has looked into the discussion, showing you the arguments of hardcore players and explaining why the decision about such supposed “trivialities” is not that easy.

If you want to check out the multiplayer trailer of CoD MW2, we embed it here:

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CoD in dilemma – Hardcore or Casual?

A typical hardcore player spends a lot of time in the game and has been playing for several years. Most remember a CoD with a high “skill gap”. Black Ops 2 is often the favorite CoD – for many, the multiplayer is still considered the best CoD experience.

Skill gap means that there are mechanics in the game that favor players who play a lot – they learn the mechanics, making them better than players who spend less time in the game. This creates a “gap” between the abilities of frequent players and casual players.

But Call of Duty is not a niche game with a hardcore claim. CoD is as “mainstream” as hardly any other shooter. Every year, the series dominates the video game charts anew.

Even the rather weak CoD: Vanguard held the number 1 spot in the US charts for a long time. In August 2022, the title was ranked 2 in the games that sold the most in the 12 months prior (via gamespot.com).

On one side are the hardcore fans: a smaller group that deeply immerses themselves in the game, gives it their all, and is passionate about the game and the series.

On the other side are the casual gamers: the significantly larger group that looks forward to a relaxed round of shooting in the evening.

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CoD wants Casual focus, Hardcore players complain

After the poor sales of Black Ops 4 (CoD from 2018), the strategy was changed. CoD MW 2019 primarily targeted casual players. This is reflected, among other things, in 3 important revisions:

  • The mini-map offers less information
    • Many casuals use the map little or not at all
  • Stricter skill-based matchmaking
    • Strong players quickly end up in a match with other strong players
  • More random spawn system
    • Experienced players can read a match better when the spawn system is predictable

While the spawn system in the new Modern Warfare 2 allows for better predictions again, the other two points continue to be a topic that is now flaring up again. Particularly on Twitter and Reddit, there are discussions around mechanics that favor casuals:

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The second tweet from “Modern Warzone” shows the dilemma in which Call of Duty finds itself.

Behind the account is a player who has immersed himself extremely deeply into the matter. He reviews opinions, picks up feedback, and draws a conclusion: “These changes are recommended by both casual and hardcore players alike.”

However, casual players rarely provide feedback. Many buy a game and want a few hours of fun. Most are not active in forums or share their opinions on Reddit.

Yet hardcore players like “Modern Warzone” sift through social media and see the feedback from the “loud” players, who mainly consist of hardcore players themselves.

The account spreads that the changes would also benefit casual players, many of whom do not use the mini-map, let alone know what the “classic mini-map” entails. The colleagues from GameStar have explored the mini-map topic a little deeper (via gamestar.de).

Modern Warfare 2 – Too easy or too hard?

Call of Duty has already announced several changes in a feedback statement – for the second beta week and the release on October 28.

The developers set some boundaries and make it clear that they will keep certain design decisions in the game that clearly support casuals. Such as with the mini-map or the field upgrade “Dead Silence” (via infinityward.com).

However, the developers are quite willing to discuss certain things. For instance, the audio system is being revised and the perk system as well.

What do you think? Participate in our survey on the topic:

More about CoD MW 2 on MeinMMO:

Call of Duty is huge and still has a lot of potential. With CoD: Warzone, player numbers exploded in 2020 and many new casuals entered the game who have no idea about the current discussion.

Your opinion on the topic also interests us. How would you proceed as the person responsible? Leave a comment and participate in the survey in the article.

If you want to read about my first impression of CoD MW2, check it out here: I have been playing Call of Duty for 14 years – This is my first impression of Modern Warfare 2

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FIFA 23 officially brings Ted Lasso – trailer shows what the crossover with the series looks like

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

Ted Lasso and his AFC Richmond are officially coming to FIFA 23. Following a tweet from series star Jason Sudeikis, EA Sports has now confirmed the crossover with a trailer.

Update, September 21, 2022, 5:00 PM: After the rumors and leaks, it is now officially clear that Ted Lasso will indeed appear in FIFA 23. In the new trailer, you can see how the crossover will take shape:

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FIFA 23 Official Ted Lasso Trailer

EA further explained how Ted Lasso and his team will appear:

  • Ted Lasso, Coach Beard, and the biggest stars of AFC Richmond such as Jamie Tartt, Dani Rojas, Sam Obisanya, Roy Kent, and Isaac McAdoo are included.
  • The Nelson Road will be available as a venue.
  • You can take on the role of Ted Lasso in Career Mode. For the first time this year, you can take on real managers – including the character Ted Lasso.
  • You can also play with AFC Richmond in Career Mode by adding them to a league of your choice.
  • Additionally, you can play with AFC Richmond in Kick-Off mode, online friendlies, and online seasons.
  • In Ultimate Team, you can choose Ted Lasso and Coach Beard as your managers. Kits and choreographies will be included, but probably not the players.

Here continues the original article, which dealt with the rumors and leaks beforehand.

What series is it about? “Ted Lasso” airs on Apple TV+ and focuses on the titular American football coach Ted Lasso – played by Jason Sudeikis. He ends up at the fictional Premier League club AFC Richmond in England, tasked with training the soccer team without having much experience in this area.

The comedy series has produced two seasons so far and is very popular not only among soccer fans: it has won numerous awards, including for its actors. Jason Sudeikis, for example, won the Golden Globe for his role, and Ted Lasso was also awarded at the Emmys.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Ted Lasso has a strong score of 95% from critics and 80% from viewers (via rottentomatoes.com).

What does this have to do with FIFA 23? It could be that Ted Lasso and his AFC Richmond actually appear in the game. The official Twitter account of the series shared an image where Jason Sudeikis appears to be scanned for a video game. EA Sports, in turn, commented with a big googly-eyed emoji:

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Leaks are also being shared in the FIFA subreddit (via reddit) or on Twitter (such as by FUTZone – via Twitter) that point to AFC Richmond and Ted Lasso as a manager. So it is quite possible that “Ted Lasso” will actually appear in the game after the release of FIFA 23.

This is how fans are reacting to the crossover in FIFA 23

What fans are saying: On reddit, there is already discussion in the Games and FIFA subreddits about Ted Lasso in FIFA; on Twitter, some fans are also sharing their opinions. Some Ted Lasso fans say that this would actually be a reason for them to check out FIFA and take over AFC Richmond. The FIFA community is also excited. Many refer to it as a cool crossover that could be fun:

  • “That’s perfect! I’ve finally gotten around to watching the series (just 10/10 if you haven’t seen it), and I was planning to create my club AFC Richmond with similar kits and stadium. Now, even better,” comments a user (via reddit).
  • “Additionally, some players remember other “fantasy” characters in FUT: “It’s similar to when you could bring a player from Career Mode into the game,” compares user Ziptop (via reddit) – previously, you could use the story player “Alex Hunter” in Ultimate Team.
  • “Well, since this game is no longer about reflecting real soccer, I’m all for it,” writes user DracarysUT (via reddit).

In fact, it would not be the first time characters from outside the soccer world ended up in FIFA. For instance, you could play Dua Lipa, Anthony Joshua, or other stars in Volta.

At the same time, some players are also viewing the potential crossover critically:

  • “Oh God, no, this is really dumb. Next, they will add Captain America and Tim Cook into the game. By the end of the game, people will have “meta” squads with Jeff Bezos in goal and Jon Snow as left back,” predicts one user (via reddit).
  • “A step closer for FIFA towards Fortnite,” writes a user (via reddit). Fortnite is known for excessive crossovers, and while this excites some players, there are also some who have had enough of crossovers there.

More about FIFA 23 on MeinMMO:

In FIFA, realism has always been an important point. There are many fans who especially want a realistic representation of the soccer world in FIFA. However, FIFA is currently moving further away from “realism” in terms of Ultimate Team – it starts with completely crazy special cards for players and ends with colorful, customizable stadiums with crazy choreographies.

What do you think about the potential crossover? Would it fit for you in FIFA, or is that not really your thing? Let us know in the comments!

Meanwhile, many players are waiting for the FIFA 23 Web App. You can find all the information about the launch of the FIFA 23 Web App here.

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Patch Notes: MeinMMO gives you a highly requested feature

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

MeinMMO has received a feature that many of you have requested. You can now hide specific topics from your “For me” feed.

This is the feature: With many greetings from the editorial team, we bring you news that will make some of you happy. MeinMMO gets a new feature for the favorites section.

From now on, you can use additional filters for the topics and hide areas of interest that you do not want to see in your “For me” feed.

This is how it works: Every article from us is assigned to a specific category. The standard top category is “News”, but there are also “Specials”, “Breaking”, “Twitch”, “Hardware”, etc. You can see which category an article belongs to above the headline.

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The PS5 ticker belongs to the categories News and Hardware.

The ignore function for topics therefore depends on which category an article belongs to. To activate the feature, you first need an account with MeinMMO.

After logging in, go to the favorites on the homepage and expand the topics tab on the left. In the past, you could only select the topics that interested you the most. Now, thanks to the new feature, you can also hide unwanted topics.

So: Favorites → Topics → Add or hide.

This is how it looks live and in color:

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E-sport, giveaway, guide, and mobile games are no longer displayed to me.

After disabling, these topics will be removed from your “For me” feed. This is a feature we have already received many requests for and have now implemented. In this way, you can put together your favorite topics more flexibly.

If the block icons are not displayed for you yet, reload the page and clear your cache.

This is what we want to know: Since this feature is brand new, we especially want your feedback on how it works. Is there anything missing? Are there any bugs or issues? Please include them in the comments, preferably along with a screenshot and details about your operating system and browser. You can upload screenshots to upload services like imgur.

Also, let us know what other features you would like to see on the site. While we cannot guarantee that they will all be implemented immediately, we will take a closer look at the most requested ones.

Best regards, your MeinMMO team.

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Lost Ark: Amazon gives away useful items this month again through Prime – Here’s how to get them

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

There is now another package with new loot for the MMORPG Lost Ark at Amazon Prime Gaming. As every month, there are Crystal Auras and rare Amethyst Shards for free. As a special incentive in September, exciting combat items are up for grabs this time.

What is currently available at Prime Gaming? You will receive a package of six different items this month:

  • Crystal Aura – Duration 5 days
  • 500 Amethyst Shards
  • Healing Item Chest
  • Utility Item Chest
  • Offensive Item Chest
  • Buff Item Chest

In the chests, you will find healing potions, various grenades and bombs, as well as useful items that can make you invisible, for example. You can choose which items you want.

You can easily claim the free items by visiting Amazon Prime Gaming (via Amazon). An active “Prime” membership with Amazon is required. You can pick up the free items until October 18, before new Prime Gaming loot comes to the site.

In this article, we will explain what items these are exactly and how to connect the accounts of Lost Ark and Prime.

The items are needed, among other things, in combat with Legion Raid Boss Vykas:

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Useful Items instead of New Skins

What is behind the selection chests? While the Prime loot in the past was more about exclusive skins providing individual items for your outfit, this is different this time. The combat item selection chests enhance your combat experience and help you save a bit of gold for healing potions and the like.

The purple healing potions you can choose from in the chest usually cost a lot of money or take a long crafting time.

What does the Crystal Aura do? The aura grants you some useful bonuses for 5 days, including:

  • Fast travel is free
  • Fee for overseas ships is reduced by 50%
  • One additional attempt for daily relationship actions
  • 10% more health regeneration
  • Two additional Bifrost slots
  • 50% less cooldown for the Song of Return
  • Various wait times at your fortress are reduced and the XP in the training ground is increased
  • You temporarily receive the title Crystal Benefactor

You usually get 30 days of this aura for 450 crystals in the shop. It costs around 7,500 gold in in-game currency or about 11 euros through real money currency.

What are Amethyst Shards? The shards are a currency that you can only obtain through achievements, Twitch drops, or Prime Gaming. You exchange them for Crystal Auras, emotes, mounts, or new companion pets.

How this works exactly can be found in a guide we created about the shards.

More about Lost Ark on MeinMMO:

Claim Prime Rewards and Link Accounts – Here’s How

How does it work? To receive the rewards, all you need to do is connect your Amazon and Lost Ark accounts and have an active Prime membership. To do this, go to the official website for Prime Gaming.

  • First, log in with your Amazon account. A two-factor authentication is necessary.
  • Then, link your Prime account with your Steam account on which you play Lost Ark.
  • You can now redeem the loot on the website. It will land in your in-game mailbox a few minutes later.
  • If this does not happen, restarting the game usually resolves the issue.

What do you think of the new rewards? Are you excited about the useful items that support you in combat? Or would you prefer exclusive skins in the Prime Loot again? Do you even need such chests if you play actively? Feel free to write it to us in the comments at MeinMMO.

Lost Ark has been on Steam for 6 months – We talk to an expert: “More fun than any other version”

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Destiny 2: King’s Fall – How to Master the First Raid Challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, there are new challenges in the current raid “King’s Fall” since yesterday We explain what it is and how to master the first challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”.

What is a raid challenge? All raids in Destiny 2 are a challenging group activity and are therefore part of the endgame. Players face tricky puzzles together in raids, overcome jumping passages, and ultimately defeat the toughest bosses, who drop prestigious weapons and armor.

For those who want more, you can take on a challenge or challenge in a raid. While they still involve the classic raid mechanics, they also restrict certain playstyles, requiring teams to adjust their tactics to master them.

All challenges typically take place in a specific raid encounter or phase. In the raid “King’s Fall”, there are a total of five such encounters – the jumping passages and the relic phase are excluded.

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The relic phase is a good introduction to the raid, but it is not part of the challenges

How to succeed in the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”

This is the first encounter: The raid challenge “The Grass is Always Greener” takes place in the first phase of the King’s Fall raid.

Previously, players had to collect special bounties from Hawthorne for this, but that has changed. The challenge is automatically active when the raid begins. You will see the corresponding information in the bottom left when you start the raid.

To specifically complete the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”, after you have taken a side of the buff and submitted your points, you need to switch sides. That means, if you first took care of the witch, the knight, and submitted your points on the left side of the totem, you move to the right side and do the same process there.

Once you finish on the right side, you return to the left side. Basically, this is a relatively straightforward back-and-forth. However, note that each player must continuously switch sides during their runs. If you do not, the challenge is considered incomplete.

If you want to try again, you can simply have everyone die to restart the encounter.

To give you a visual idea of how to succeed in and execute the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”, we recommend the video by IPhiniX.

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Tips for the challenge

The challenge basically requires good communication and the equipment of a Champion Mod because of the ogres. It is certainly helpful to keep an eye on your “partners”. These should also remain the same in a clean run. It’s also a good idea to ensure that your run goes without deaths, or chaos may ensue.

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What do you get as a reward? If you successfully complete the challenge, you will receive bonus loot in addition to the completion of the title badge “King Slayer”. In addition to the standard chest at the end of the encounter, another chest will appear after a short time. This will also contain top-tier equipment. So it’s worth undertaking the effort for the challenge “The Grass is Always Greener”.

Since each encounter offers you special loot, this means that for this challenge you can either obtain the chest armor, leg armor, or class item, as well as the scout rifle “Corruption of Chelchis” and the machine gun “Terminus of Qullim”.

What do you think of the first challenge? Do you find it easy or are you already reaching your limits? Let us know in the comments!

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The new Geforce RTX 4080 makes me doubt whether graphics cards always need to get faster

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Nvidia has introduced two new graphics cards, the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. However, given the current electricity prices, MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann doubts whether these graphics cards are really needed at this time.

Every user who wants to game sensibly needs graphics cards. GPUs are also among the most expensive components when you want to assemble a computer. Nvidia has now presented its latest graphics cards during a stream.

What exactly has Nvidia presented? With the GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090, Nvidia has finally heralded the latest generation of GeForce graphics cards. Prices start at 1099 euros and go up to nearly 2000 euros. In return, Nvidia promises an average of double the performance of the previous 3000 generation.

However, after the presentation, I am skeptical whether many gamers really wished for these graphics cards. Especially in light of the current situation with high inflation and rising electricity prices.

High prices may have crossed a line for many gamers

What is my first problem? On the one hand, Nvidia is setting the prices for its new graphics cards much higher than the previous generation. Anyone wanting a GeForce RTX 4080 with 12 GB of video memory will have to pay at least 1099 euros starting in November 2022.

With custom models, meaning tailored models from manufacturers like ASUS, Gigabyte, and others, prices are likely to be higher. In comparison, the 3080 cost “only” 729 euros at launch.

Why is the price a problem? Of our readers on MeinMMO, about 20% are willing to spend more than 1000 euros on a graphics card. This is mainly because hardware prices have been far too high for months. The majority of our users are not willing to pay more than 800 euros for a graphics card.

For me, prices have crossed a pain threshold, and I count myself among many who are not willing to spend significantly more than 1000 euros for a single graphics card—regardless of how much performance I might get in the end.

Especially when today, for “good gaming,” you theoretically only need a GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass subscription and a stable internet connection, for which you theoretically only need a phone and a decent controller alongside the subscription.

High electricity prices deter me from purchasing an RTX 4000

What is my second problem? On the other hand, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 do not fit into the current reality for me when I look at rising inflation and high electricity prices, and I could still buy a very fast RTX 3080 for the half price of an RTX 4080. Even with the first rumors that electricity consumption could significantly increase with RTX 4000, some users had already feared that gaming could eventually become a true luxury good with rising prices.

Instead of going higher, further, and faster, I would have wished for an efficient graphics card. A graphics card that addresses the current needs of gamers and does not ultimately make gaming a luxury good, as some fear. Gaming should be fun and not a struggle for the best hardware.

In terms of efficiency, especially the competition AMD has significantly caught up in recent years. Nvidia has long been the manufacturer providing the more efficient graphics cards for me. Nowadays, everything is just “only” getting faster.

My wish to manufacturers: A graphics card that conserves my wallet in the long run and doesn’t make me pay twice: first for the purchase of the graphics card and a second time with a high electricity bill.

6 tips on how to save electricity and money while gaming on PC

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