Chopper from One Piece becomes a supporter of a worldwide charity organization: “We have won again!”

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

One of the Straw Hat Pirates will become the official mascot for the charity organization “Doctors Without Borders.” Tony Tony Chopper will not only be a doctor in the anime in the future.

Who will be the mascot for what? The character Tony Tony Chopper has been revealed as an “official supporter” by the charity organization “Doctors Without Borders.” There was also a special illustration by the series creator Eiichiro Oda.

The new position of the Straw Hat Pirate will officially be announced in the upcoming issue of the magazine Weekly Shono Jump. The magazine will be released on March 24, 2026.

This is what the specially crafted illustration of Tony Tony Chopper for Doctors Without Borders looks like:

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The organization Doctors Without Borders consists of a group of doctors from various countries who provide medical emergency assistance in conflict and disaster areas. They are metaphorically borderless, as the organization operates across national borders.

Not only will Tony Chopper appear in the charity organization, but also in the live-action series of One Piece on Netflix:

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A purpose that makes One Piece fans proud

How is the community reacting? Under a X post by Shonen Jump News, the comments are excited about this announcement:

  • Pink Find writes on X: Doctors Without Borders has just received a real upgrade! Finally, a doctor who is cute and competent and only asks for cotton candy in return. One Piece fans, we have won again.
  • nathanistic is also excited: Wow, that’s great! Seeing Chopper and being recognized as an official supporter of Doctors Without Borders is just perfect!

Tony Tony Chopper is the perfect choice from the Straw Hat Pirates for the organization. After all, Chopper is a doctor himself, and his healing abilities are also borderless, as he can utilize them throughout his adventures.

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Moreover, Tony Tony Chopper has great compassion for his comrades and stands for tireless dedication, even in critical situations. By the way, this is not the first time that the Straw Hat Pirate Tony Tony Chopper makes it into the real world. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: Chopper from One Piece lands in the real world, gets his own social media accounts

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Before ARC Raiders became an extraction shooter, the developers themselves did not know what they were really working on

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

ARC Raiders supports various playstyles, as one would expect from a PvPvE extraction shooter. If one had believed the descriptions from some developers back then, it could be a completely different game today.

What was revealed about the development of ARC Raiders? The production manager of ARC Raiders, Caio Braga, shared in a talk at GDC (Game Developers Conference) what stages the extraction shooter has gone through – and they all sound like the developers were working on completely different games.

According to Braga, no one could really describe what ARC Raiders was actually about.

“When you asked someone, it was said to be a battle royale against ARCs, or a co-op game in the style of Shadow of the Colossus, or a hero looter shooter,” Braga recounts during his talk at GDC, “Our ARC developers thought of the game as a co-op soulslike” (Source: PC Gamer)

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More adventure than typical shooter

What focus played an important role in development? Despite the different visions for ARC Raiders, Braga stated in an interview with PC Gamer that a special focus emerged. And it wasn’t, as one might assume, on the pure shooter aspect.

While it was meant to be an easily accessible extraction shooter, what ARC Raiders is known for today, a specific aspect was emphasized that differentiates the game from some other genre titles:

We saw more potential in giving players the opportunity to explore the world rather than just shoot.

Caio Braga in conversation with PC Gamer

How much adventure is in ARC Raiders? The PvPvE approach of ARC Raiders, along with the exploration opportunities, makes the game almost feel more like an adventure game with potential shootouts rather than a pure shooter. 

Especially as a solo player, ARC Raiders feels more like a relaxing wandering simulator with robots, which many players would also underline. Freedoms and player choices contribute to shaping the game as one desires.

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Even if almost every player prefers ARC Raiders to their own power and possibly a different playstyle than other raiders, the community agrees on one thing: A robot in ARC Raiders is so bad that it even unites rats and PvE players

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Twitch streamer proudly presents his strategy for the toughest Pokémon champ, is immediately laughed at by colleagues

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Sascha unsympatheticTV Hellinger proudly presented his colleagues Trymacs and Varion his strategy in the game Pokémon Shining Pearl. He finally wants to defeat the Champion Cynthia. But his strategy seems to have some holes, as his two Twitch colleagues reveal to him.

What kind of strategy is that? Currently, the Twitch streamer and YouTuber unsympatheticTV is playing the Pokémon edition Shining Pearl, the remake of the 4th generation, on the Nintendo Switch. He has already failed against the Champion Cynthia once, but now unsympatheticTV has assembled a new team with new attacks.

That is also bitterly necessary, as Cynthia is considered one of the strongest Champions in the Pokémon community. One of the reasons for this are her Spiritomb and her signature Pokémon Garchomp.

In the team of unsympatheticTV, along with other Pokémon, there is also a Ursaring. A powerful Normal-type Pokémon that unsympatheticTV has equipped with Swords Dance and Hyper Beam.

He presented this strategy to Varion and Trymacs in their new episode Offline + Honest on Spotify. But his colleagues could only laugh at his strategy.

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You are joking with me!

Why isn’t the strategy working? Swords Dance is indeed a strong attack as it raises the attack value by 2 points, but Hyper Beam as a damage dealer makes less sense in this combination with Ursaring.

Hyper Beam is a special attack, but Swords Dance only increases physical attack. Furthermore, Ursaring has more physical attack than special attack. It would therefore be smarter in this case to equip Ursaring with a strong physical attack rather than relying on a special attack.

Varion and Trymacs explained this to unsympatheticTV in their conversation, which left the streamer somewhat shocked at first: You are joking with me! […] This is not fun at all anymore. (Source: Spotify from minute 50:12).

He defended his mistake by saying that it has been a long time since he played a Pokémon game. Especially sad in this context: unsympatheticTV spent his last Pokédollars on buying these attacks. Unfortunately, he now has money problems.

In the end, however, Trymacs encouraged his podcast colleague to continue against Cynthia as unsympatheticTV intended. This is probably more out of schadenfreude though.

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Trymacs, unsympatheticTV, and Varion have also collaborated in other areas in the past. For example, Varion invited Trymacs to his new format on YouTube where he put him in front of a series of crafts tasks: YouTuber challenges Trymacs with craft tasks and rewards him with Pokémon booster packs

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GTA developer finds that Crimson Desert only has a chance for the title Game of the Year under one condition

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Even before the release of Crimson Desert, many were convinced: This could become something truly powerful and, above all, large. A developer who has previously worked on GTA believes the game has the potential to be Game of the Year, if it weren’t for the great fear of many game studios.

What stands in the way of Crimson Desert for GOTY according to the developer? Mike York, a former developer from Rockstar Studios who worked on titles such as GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, shared his thoughts on the new open-world title Crimson Desert on YouTube. In the video, the animator, who has been in the industry for 20 years, shares his impressions of the game and finds that Crimson Desert is a game where one can truly lose themselves.

According to York, the game even has a chance of being named the prestigious Game of the Year, if it weren’t for an obstacle in the way: The long-awaited and feared giant blockbuster GTA 6 in the video game industry.

“Regarding the overall offering [of Crimson Desert], it is really a serious competitor,” explains York, “however, it would have to beat GTA 6 if it comes out this year. And if GTA 6 releases this year, they would really have to mess things up.”

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The competition stands in the way of Crimson Desert to become the winner

What would GTA 6 need to do for Crimson Desert to win? Based on the developer’s explanation, Crimson Desert is a serious contender that could be crowned the best game of the year. But that would only happen through a catastrophic failure of GTA 6.

[GTA 6] would have to be really terrible. It would have to include some “woke” theme for people to have a reason to hate the game and for Crimson Desert to ultimately win the award and be named Game of the Year. It certainly has the potential to do so. If there were no GTA 6, this game would probably at least on first impression be awarded Game of the Year.

Mike York on YouTube

What makes Crimson Desert a worthy Game of the Year for the developer? According to the developer, Crimson Desert does exactly what he loves about Red Dead Redemption 2. What initially sounds like a flaw, Crimson Desert likely does right:

They are trying to cram a lot in. And sometimes, when you pack too many things in, you just get lost as a player. You can’t follow the story anymore or lose the thread and are just kind of lost. But it seems like that’s the point in Crimson Desert… to get lost. Just like in Red Dead Redemption 2, you just get lost. In this game, I never use the fast travel feature, I always explore everything. I always go off the path. And I love it.

Mike York on YouTube
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Whether Crimson Desert will become as iconic a game as Red Dead Redemption 2 remains exciting, just like the fight for the title Game of the Year. Crimson Desert is already in the starting blocks, and first reviews on Metacritic are not looking too bad, if it weren’t for one thing: Crimson Desert on Metacritic: First reviews look solid, but especially the story does not fare well

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The perhaps best game of the year receives mediocre reviews, but you can still love Crimson Desert

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

According to the reviews from testers, there is disillusionment among the fans. However, Crimson Desert is not a bad game at all.

How does Crimson Desert stand after the reviews? Few titles have divided the testing landscape as much recently as Crimson Desert. While some praise the game for its insane ambition, others, like the well-known video game journalist Jason Schreier (Bluesky), express strong criticism of the open-world adventure.

With a score of 78, Crimson Desert currently holds a rather average rating on Metacritic. Nowadays, a score of 78 feels like a flop to many gamers, which makes players very insecure.

In our test, MeinMMO expert Karsten Scholz also addresses the many highs and lows of the open-world adventure. For many, the title was already the game of the year beforehand: countless interlocking systems, dark fantasy, and beautiful graphics were just the tip of the iceberg.

The reviews now criticize the story, the partly overloaded controls, and the balance, or the challenging difficulty level, which will really test the players. However, you absolutely need not be afraid of a bad Crimson Desert.

Here you can watch the trailer for Crimson Desert:

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Crimson Desert is not a bad game!

Should you wait to buy it? If you read the reviews carefully, it quickly becomes clear: Crimson Desert is not perfect. It definitely has its rough edges, it can be extremely clunky at times, and the controls can drive you crazy at the beginning.

But the experts also clearly state that the title is not bad. It is even far from being a bad game. The testers’ criticism of the controls, story, and balance should be no obstacle for true fans of deep role-playing games.

According to the reviews, Crimson Desert is not a game that simply guides you through the story with quest markers. Instead, the experts report that the title challenges players to immerse themselves in the world and explore off the beaten path. Those who do will be greatly rewarded, according to the testers.

Many reviews emphasize that the game requires you to think for yourself. Curiosity and creativity are cited in the reviews as the most important tools to navigate the world. This also applies to the combat system, according to the testers. Aside from the control issues, the fighting itself has been highly praised in the reviews, as it is described as very impactful.

However, the general sentiment among the experts is very clear: Those who wanted to play Crimson Desert just because it’s currently hyped and have no real interest in a challenging experience may be disappointed. The reviews make it clear: it simply isn’t for everyone.

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What does MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier think? I have only been able to play Crimson Desert for about 15 hours so far, so I understand the reviews well. Those who have a perfectly polished blockbuster game in mind without rough edges should wait before buying.

Especially regarding controls and balance, the title will probably offer a much smoother experience in a few months due to the inevitable patches. But I also understand that many are currently hyped and won’t wait. Here you need to prepare to really dive into the ruthless open world, and then you will have a blast.

So don’t cancel your orders just yet if you’re feeling a bit uncertain. Crimson Desert forces you to learn its mechanics and lets you fail. Those who are willing to engage will receive an adventure they won’t forget quickly, and a clunky masterpiece.

Everyone who is still unsure after this clarification can find here the four most important features that will determine whether Crimson Desert is truly good: Crimson Desert has about 5,000 features, these 4 decide if you have fun

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Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man seem to be made for Gen Z – and there is a reason for that

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The Animes Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man are hard to compare to the popular series Demon Slayer. Nevertheless, they can celebrate great successes. According to the animation studio MAPPA, this is due to a certain secret of success.

Why are they so successful? In an interview with Nikkei xTREND, MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka and co-founder Masao Maruyama explained MAPPA’s business strategy. It was noted that there is a main difference between the production of Demon Slayer and their own animes.

The key to success lies in opening up to the world and trusting young artists to express and unleash their creative freedom in the animes. In this context, especially animators in their twenties and thirties, who belong to Generation Z, are employed.

I think the strength of Kimetsu no Yaiba lies in the fact that it is a work for all age groups. We did not want to compete with the same approach. With Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, we opted for a style in which creatives in their 20s and 30s bring everything they consider to be the coolest onto the screen.

Rather than relying on an exact adaptation by experienced artists, they confirmed young people to target an audience of the same age. The international audience should also feel addressed.

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How successful are they then? Demon Slayer is considered the benchmark for a successful anime today. The latest movie surpassed its own revenue and also the manga has sold more than almost any other work.

However, Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man do not have to hide behind that. Jujutsu Kaisen is releasing one movie after another, which speaks for its success. Even though not everyone may like them.

Chainsaw Man has also started releasing its arcs as movies and generating successful revenues. There are even aspects that are better resolved in Chainsaw Man than in Demon Slayer.

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The story of Jujutsu Kaisen is now complete. However, the mangaka is not taking a break but has immediately started working on his next project. And it could even be better than its predecessor manga: The author of Jujutsu Kaisen is writing a new manga, and thanks to help, he can focus fully on the story

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CEO asks ChatGPT how to change a multi-million dollar contract, ignores his lawyers, suffers a devastating defeat in court

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A publisher does not want to pay a studio 250 million, and the CEO asks ChatGPT for help. The result is a defeat in court. The conflict between the publisher and the developer has been smoldering since 2025. It’s about money, reputation, and players.

The publisher Krafton acquired the developer Unknown Worlds for 500 million USD in 2021. At the same time, it was agreed: If your new game Subnautica 2 should sell exceptionally well, we will pay an additional 250 million USD. This is referred to as “earn-out” in corporate speak.

Internal forecasts also indicated that Subnautica 2 would indeed be successful. Krafton would of course have to pay the agreed bonus. CEO Changhan Kim reportedly sought help from ChatGPT to find ways to avoid this bonus, rather than following the advice of his own lawyers. It seems that this backfired.

You can read the entire court proceedings directly from the Delaware court (PDF file). Here, chat logs and requests from the CEO can also be viewed.

Here you can see the trailer for Subnautica 2:

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CEO uses ChatGPT to resolve contract, suffers devastating defeat in court

What did the CEO do? Based on ChatGPT’s suggestions, he created an internal “Project X,” planned a “takeover” of Unknown Worlds, and attempted to get rid of the founders to avoid paying the 250 million USD bonus.

This also included a public statement designed by ChatGPT to the fans, which is still viewable on Reddit. However, the reactions from players to this post were far from positive.

In June 2025, the release of Subnautica 2 was also postponed to 2026, with a statement to IGN.com emphasizing that this decision had nothing to do with “contractual or financial considerations.”

The founders of the studio were ultimately fired, but they sued against the decision and won: a court has now ordered that they must be reinstated; the CEO’s strategy is in a quite poor legal and reputational position. This is evident from the aforementioned court documents, and is reported by Kotaku.com.

Especially frustrating: The CEO’s own lawyers had warned him against these steps, stating that the entire action was legally risky and quite hopeless. The CEO worked with Maria Park, the head of corporate development at Krafton, and the company’s legal department on this, and Park clearly stated:

“Therefore, we can hardly gain anything, except for a punishment by simple termination, while I fear that we expose ourselves to the risk of lawsuits and reputational damage.”

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However, there are also positive examples where ChatGPT can provide a real advantage to the user: A family man sells his house entirely with the help of AI in just five days. From planning to choosing wall colors, ChatGPT takes care of almost everything: A man sells his house, letting ChatGPT tell him how to paint the walls: “Expectations exceeded”

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Trainer in Pokémon GO asks why a frog defeats its legendary time monster – Players lend a hand

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO different showcases take place. But how exactly do they work? A current discussion brings the topic up.

The showcases in Pokémon GO have been in the game for some time. They offer you the chance to submit a Pokémon, which is then compared to the Pokémon of other players. Depending on the category, different values are measured.

For a long time, it mainly revolved around the size of Pokémon. For example, a water showcase could require you to submit your largest water Pokémon in hopes that it wins in the end.

But how exactly is this scored? This question was raised by the player R1DZZ in the Pokémon GO subreddit with his post. Because: In such a competition, his original Palkia, a gigantic legendary time monster, lost to a comparatively small Mudkip.

How could this happen?

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How is size scored in the showcase in Pokémon GO?

In the comments, some players note that the trainer is working under a faulty assumption. Because in principle, pretty much every Palkia is naturally larger than Mudkip. And some time ago, Palkia would have won the showcase.

However, because every showcase with this system would repeatedly see the same winning Pokémon, the system was adjusted.

Currently, each Pokémon in the showcase is evaluated in the context of its own species. This means in this specific case: The winner in the showcase simply had an extremely large Mudkip compared to other Mudkip. The Palkia, on the other hand, was apparently not so large compared to other Palkia.

Accordingly, Mudkip wins, not Palkia.

Changes in Showcases: Fundamentally, an important element in the showcases has changed since the current season started. They now only take place on Tuesdays, and there are now up to 20 different categories that are crucial for the submitted Pokémon. These can include types, buddy Pokémon, specific species, or others.

As of now, the size of the Pokémon still seems to be the decisive factor. If you want to win showcases, you should still collect numerous XXL Pokémon.

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What’s next in Pokémon GO? In the coming weeks, there are numerous other events lined up that will bring you various Pokémon. Everything is still focused on the Bug Crab event, followed by Research Day on the weekend. Next week, Gigantamax Pikachu will appear in the game, and an Electric event will follow. What else is coming up? You can read about it in our overview of the events in March in Pokémon GO.

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Counter-Strike forces players to think after 25 years, and they can’t handle it

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Counter-Strike 2 have completely changed the reloading mechanics in a major update. The community is reacting with an outcry.

What kind of update is this? The developers at Valve have released one of the largest updates for Counter-Strike 2 to date. While in most cases only minor changes are made to the game, this time Valve is addressing the reloading mechanics.

Until now, players could easily reload when they had less than a full magazine loaded, and there were hardly any disadvantages to not doing so. Now the developers want to make reloading more tactical.

Now, when reloading in Counter-Strike 2, players will drop the entire partial magazine and lose the ammunition. If one bullet has been fired and the player reloads, all other bullets will be lost during the reload.

Players will need to pay much more attention to their ammunition in the future and think about whether reloading is worth it. However, the major update is causing anything but joy among the players.

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“How to Destroy a Game”

How are the fans reacting? Valve has managed to turn its own community against itself in a very short time with this update. Whether it’s on Steam, Reddit, or under the announcement on X. Everywhere, the developers have received hundreds of comments.

Almost all feedback towards Valve is negative. Apart from the crude insults, players see no added value in the change. For them, it makes the game worse instead of better.

At the same time, players are annoyed by the things that the community has been requesting for years but not receiving. This includes adequate cheat protection, which should alleviate player frustration.

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What impact is the outcry having? Looking at the reviews of Counter-Strike 2 on Steam, the game received only 31% positive ratings in new reviews the day after the change.

This had no impact on the overall rating despite more than 9 million reviews, but it shows that it is not a minority that finds the change unfavorable.

Valve is not known for immediately backing down after a short outcry. Whether and how long the fans will protest against the change or whether they will eventually find enjoyment in the tactical reloading remains to be seen. After all, the enthusiasm for skins is still the same as before: “Who the hell are you?” – German Twitch streamer to Counter-Strike cannot believe his eyes when he sees a fan’s skin

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Dog chews on a user’s brand new processor and AMD’s rules are clear

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

Pets are an important part of many people’s lives. But accidents happen, and a user had an unpleasant experience when his dog inspected a hardware delivery with its teeth.   

What happened? The player Acceptable_Stress295 reports in his Reddit post that he ordered a brand new AMD Ryzen 7700X. Unfortunately, according to his own statements, his dog had already nibbled on the box with the contents before he could take out the PC component. 

The posted pictures show the front of the CPU to be almost undamaged, while the back has some heavy scratches. Apparently, many pins were affected and a large discolored circle indicates further damage. Additionally, the box of the hardware in the picture is completely torn apart. 

In his post, the user asks what options he has besides praying. Because he does not believe that the CPU is still functional. 

A loss of hardware is doubly frustrating during the RAM crisis. Why prices are currently rising so sharply, you’ll find out in brief in the following video:

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The dog struck – What does AMD say about it?

Does the player have a warranty claim? He must be strong now, because according to the manufacturer AMD, no liability is accepted in the following case: AMD is not responsible for defects caused by misuse, neglect, or improper installation/testing. Therefore, processors with physical damage due to external causes are not eligible for AMD warranty service (via AMD).

Examples include bent, damaged, or scratched pins. As unfortunately also seen in the pictures of Acceptable_Stress295:

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Most manufacturer warranty claims do not cover dedicated damage caused by pets. A pet insurance with appropriate policies can help here. Gaming owners of nibbling four-legged friends should specifically pay attention to the coverage options when choosing insurance.

Is the processor beyond repair? In the comments of the original post, several opinions circulate regarding whether the user’s CPU can still be saved. Some users are convinced that the CPU is already too damaged and cannot be repaired (via Reddit). 

A few other commentators believe that, with a bit of luck, the pins on the back of the component can be cleaned and bent back (via Reddit). 

In fact, it is very unlikely, but possible, that the processor is still functioning or can be repaired. Bent pins are usually the kiss of death for a CPU.

This way, Acceptable_Stress295 presumably loses a PC part worth about 219 euros as of today, March 19, 2026 (via Geizhals). Just presumably, because at least on YouTube there are videos showing how bent pins can be straightened and thus save their CPU.

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It is important to note that one needs the necessary know-how and equipment for a pin straightening action. Otherwise, the chance of causing further damage is quite high: it is very easy to accidentally break a pin and permanently destroy the processor. This story is by the way not the first time that a pet has caused damage to hardware: Cat allegedly destroys gaming setup – Community complains: Owner should finally teach it some manners

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Fortnite: Patch Notes for Chapter 7 Season 2 – All New Features of Update 40.00

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

The patch notes for update 40.00 in Fortnite at a glance. We show you all the changes from Chapter 7 Season 2 that await you.

What is happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games recently shut down the servers for a major maintenance. Chapter 7 Season 2 is starting with a new Battle Pass, map changes, and more. To keep you informed about what has changed, we present you the official patch notes.

Important notes about the list: This list is now complete and equipped with all patch notes.

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All patch notes from update 40.00

Rivalries: Feature decides the future of the season

With Season 2, a new feature is introduced that many will likely recognize from the Agent season of Chapter 2. At the beginning of the season, you can choose a side:

  • Team Foundation
  • Team Ice King

Depending on which side you choose, you will need to gather points for the selected team. This happens by defeating your rivals in a match. The team that earns more points during the season may distribute its arsenal on the map, thus influencing the map.

In addition, you will receive Rival Credits, which you can spend on weapons, perks, and XP. So be tough and assert yourselves on the map.

Map changes

The map has also changed with the release of Season 2. Primarily, old POIs have been replaced with new ones to provide variety. Here’s what you can expect:

  • New Sanctuary
  • Frigid Fortress
  • Dark Dominion
  • Squibbly Shores 
    • New movement devices: the Turbo Grenade and the Skyline Deployer.

Fortnite switches out almost the entire loot pool

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In Season 2, the meta will be turned upside down, as many weapons will be removed and replaced with new examples. The following can be read in the notes:

  • Vector 7 DMR – A scoped rifle with high damage and a lower rate of fire designed for precision at long distances.
  • Chaos Reloader Shotgun – A single-shot shotgun with devastating damage at close range. Since only one round is available per reload, every shot counts. Automatically reloads when not equipped.
  • Bouncing Boomstick – Dynamite that explodes on impact, dealing massive damage.
  • Overdrive Grenade – A grenade that propels you or nearby players, giving everyone it hits a temporary boost in movement speed, reload speed, and fire rate.
  • Skyline Deployer – Launches a zip line that automatically takes you to the target location. Any player can use or destroy the zip line once it is taut.
  • Weapons and items yet to be unlocked in Showdown:
    • Ice King’s Gloves – Dropped by the Ice King in the Ice Fortress. Fires ice projectiles as the main attack or unleashes a devastating ice storm that deals damage over time in a large area.
    • The Foundation’s Rift Rifle (Exotic Vector 7 DMR) – Creates a rift at the impact point of your bullet.
    • Seven-Cluster Cannon – Fires a volley of explosive shots after a charge time.
    • Seven Power Gloves – Highly advanced mobility gloves with two abilities. Both abilities consume charges that regenerate over time.
      • Primary: Sprint strike in any direction to jump forward and deal damage on impact.
      • Secondary: Upward hook to catapult yourself into the air, dealing even more damage and knocking back opponents.
    • Slapperoni Pizza – Throw a pizza box from which you and your squad can take slices. The pizza provides healing and the “Slap” effect.

Weapons that are still being pulled from the vault:

  • Combat Assault Rifle
  • Nemesis AR
  • Chapter 1 Pistol
  • Thunder Burst SMG
  • Iron Pump Shotgun
  • Twin Hammer Shotguns
  • Twin Mag SMG
  • Mythic Goldfish
  • FlowBerry Mist Grenade
  • Port-A-Bunker (Zero Build only)
  • Shield Bubble Jr. (Zero Build only)
  • And more

You will become the bus driver

In each match, one player is chosen to take on the role of the bus driver. You can then drive the bus through rings to grant XP to the entire lobby. Each ring also spawns a supply drop at the coordinates where the ring is located. If you are just a passenger, you can also thank the bus driver, so they receive XP as well.

Coming soon: Rematches against rivals

If you get eliminated, you will soon be able to press a “Rematch” button. This will throw you into a new match with the same players from the current round so you can take revenge. A date is yet to be announced.

Adjustments for PCs

  • Several severe crashes were fixed, especially affecting the competitive mode and streaming of game content.
  • The stability of Intel GPUs has been improved for most modern graphics cards.
  • A problem was fixed that caused the game to crash on startup, particularly for players with Intel CPUs.
  • A series of changes have been implemented to ensure that a variety of PC crashes are immediately fixed without having to wait for a patch or hotfix.

General adjustments and fixes

  • The icons of teammates are now pinned to the edge of the minimap when they are far away, so their position is displayed even if they are not nearby.
  • The option to assign a second ping button in full-screen map mode has been added.
  • You can now reliably open chests while moving.
  • You can now reliably jump through windows while sidestepping or looking up.
  • A problem was fixed that prevented players from jumping through windows broken by certain assault rifles and sniper rifles.
  • You can now bump against open doors to close them. You are no longer blocked by wide-open doors that get in your way.
  • You can now start conversations with characters from a greater distance.
  • Items on the ground no longer appear invisible.
  • When interacting with items, those that you cannot use are now filtered out more reliably.
  • We added a little more time between the “Victory Royale” and the post-match screen, so you can celebrate your win longer.
  • Your emotes, jam tracks, and auto-items are now mixed correctly when using random presets or loadouts.
  • You can now easily cancel location pings by pinging the location again instead of having to aim at the ping icon.
  • Custom key bindings for “R” now also work when you are not building.
  • When controlling with keyboard and mouse, pressing the Esc key while the inventory screen is open now closes the menu instead of opening the escape menu.
  • (Reloading) A problem was fixed that caused Morphite weapons to not fire or reload reliably.
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A robot in ARC Raiders is so bad that it even unites rats and PvE players

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In ARC Raiders has a robot become the common hate enemy of the community. PvE players and rats are equally annoyed.

Which robot are we talking about? On February 24, 2026, ARC Raiders received two new robots with the “Shrouded Sky” update that are supposed to make your life difficult: the Comet and the Firefly. The latter has managed to become the community’s hate enemy within a few weeks.

The Firefly is a flying ARC with medium armor and a flamethrower. For Raiders, this means: If a Firefly spots you, it will fly after you and grill you alive.

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What does the community say about the ARC? The players of ARC Raiders repeatedly express their hatred for the Firefly. There are many posts on Reddit discussing the robot.

Many players believe that Fireflies can take too much damage, considering how often they appear on the maps. One says he hides until the ARC leaves. A fight is not worth it (via Redditi).

Especially the fire from the ARCs leads to heated emotions: Many players get ignited by the flamethrower when there is a wall between them and the fire. Some players are even calling for a nerf.

On Reddit, a meme even received around 3,000 upvotes and much appreciation, showing that rats, PvE, and PvP players are united in their hatred towards the Fireflies – even though some players prefer not to shake hands with a rat.

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How do you best destroy a Firefly? Against ARCs like the Firefly, you should ideally have a weapon with medium or heavy ammunition with you, such as an Anvil, Renegade, or an Arpeggio.

Shoot at the turbines like you do with wasps and hornets, and the ARC will quickly turn into scrap metal. Alternatively, the glowing red eye and the canister above the active flamethrower are sensitive spots. Many players also use tracking grenades if they have some.

You can also try throwing a Wasp Driver at the Fireflies. Flying ARCs crash and can even be destroyed this way. This has even worked against the powerful Rocketeers: A cheap item in ARC Raiders can take down a tough opponent by itself, but players fear it will be nerfed.

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WoW fan finds real treasure in a bookstore, worth many hundreds of euros

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When browsing in a bookstore, you can find amazing things. Sometimes statues of World of Warcraft that are worth a lot.

What may seem like kitsch or silly merchandise to some can be a true treasure for others. This is what happened to the player Itstartaie from World of Warcraft, who shared on platform X about her find, which she made alongside used books. A nearly legendary Warcraft statue that only the most devoted fans received.

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The statue is legendary among WoW fans, worth several hundred euros

What kind of statue is this? The statue was a custom-made piece that was available in early 2015. However, it could not be purchased, but was only received directly from Blizzard if one had achieved a very special “feat”. You had to have maintained a subscription for World of Warcraft continuously over the last 10 years, essentially starting right after the release.

Everyone who met this requirement received this statue as a thank you for their long-term loyalty. It is therefore a genuine collector’s item and the existing number is limited.

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The statue found at a bookstore. Image source: itstartarie on X

The statue depicts an armed Orc riding a wolf. It is the same statue (just significantly smaller) that also stands on the Blizzard campus, at the foot of which are the company’s “Core Values”. You’ve probably seen this statue several times – because anyone invited to Blizzard always takes a photo with it.

Where was the statue found? Itstartaie explains that she found the statue “next to nothing” in a used bookstore. The statue was simply standing there in its original packaging and was offered for sale. Presumably, the store owner didn’t even realize what a little treasure it was.

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How much is the statue worth? Even though such a statue may primarily have sentimental value for many, it can also be sold for a nice sum. Looking around various sales platforms, such a statue is sold there for between €350 and €1000, depending on the condition of the packaging. With that, you could also cover your subscription costs for the next 8 years – or you might want to hold on to such a memory.

Similarly, scalpers have made a lot of money with WoW items in recent days, securing an exclusive mount that was part of a promotion with Pringles. For many, this promotion was seen as a failure, leading Blizzard to quickly announce that the mounts would henceforth also be available for free.

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Data centers devour RAM and SSDs, but now we know when prices might start to drop again

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RAM and SSDs have become very expensive and prices continue to rise. The manager of a semiconductor manufacturer says it will take a few more years. Specifically, they mention the year 2030.

AI data centers are consuming the global supply of RAM and storage space. This especially affects gamers who want to upgrade their PCs or purchase new hardware.

Now, a former manager of a major corporation from South Korea, which includes one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world, has spoken out. He stated that it will take a few more years before the memory crisis is overcome.

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By 2030, demand is expected to be met, then prices should fall again

Who is speaking? Chey Tae-won is the chairman of the SK Group, one of the largest conglomerates in South Korea. The SK Group includes SK hynix, one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world. This means Tae-won has experience with these developments as a long-time manager of the group.

Tae-won told reporters at Nvidia’s GTC conference in San Jose that the global shortage of memory chips is expected to last for another four to five years, as wafer supply across the industry lags more than 20% behind demand. Wafers are needed to produce chips for graphics cards and memory. He stated (source: Koreatimes.co.kr):

The bottleneck is attributed to a lack of wafer capacity, and it takes at least four to five years to secure additional wafers. We expect the industry-wide supply gap to remain over 20 percent until 2030.

Moreover, obtaining the mentioned wafers would also take several years. Tae-won speaks of 4 to 5 years. These statements are also consistent with those from market researchers, who stated that prices would remain high until the end of 2027.

A similar trend is shown by other producers: leading manufacturers such as SK Hynix, Samsung, or Micron are increasing their production, but demand is not expected to be fully met until 2030:

  • Samsung is investing money in its facility in Pyeongtaek, with production scheduled to start in 2028.
  • Micron is building a new HBM facility in Hiroshima, with production also set to start in 2028 (source: TomsHardware.com).

Why are gamers so significantly affected? The large chip manufacturers have shifted their production to HBM chips for AI systems. This is where the big money is being made, not with memory chips used in graphics cards or gaming consoles. As a result, prices have rapidly increased and we are paying double or triple for a stick of RAM.

If you want to know how much you currently have to pay for RAM, take a look at our RAM price ticker on MeinMMO, which we update several times daily.

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A secret scene from The Lord of the Rings shows what would have happened to Frodo if he had loved the One Ring a little too much

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

In the films based on The Lord of the Rings, there are quite a few scenes that did not make it into the final version. Among them is a brief but exciting moment that shows Frodo in a form reminiscent of Gollum.

The adaptation of The Lord of the Rings by Peter Jackson is already long in its theatrical version, and some scenes fell victim to the cutting room floor. Fortunately, there are the Extended Cuts, which include additional scenes.

But even they are not complete, which is why there have been rumors of an even longer version for years. A brief sequence was shot for The Two Towers, showing Frodo in a changed form. Moreover, he resembles Gollum and his demeanor influenced by the One Ring.

Anyone who has seen the films rightfully wonders at which point a transformation into Gollum would have fit.

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Shocking but realistic

What exactly does the scene show? From the behind-the-scenes material of the film, we know that this is a vision of Faramir. Boromir’s brother takes a brief look into the future when he meets Frodo.

In it, he sees how the One Ring has so corrupted the Hobbit that Frodo is already transforming. His hair is falling out, his skin is unhealthily pale and streaked with veins.

The sight somewhat resembles the prologue of The Return of the King, which depicts this very transformation from Sméagol to Gollum. By the way, we have clarified how the Ring-bearers stack up against each other in a separate ranking.

In the vision, Frodo presses against a rock and grimaces. He turns away from the viewers and presumably looks at his ring. Here you can see excerpts from the scene:

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Particularly exciting: Unlike in Gollum’s case, the crew for Frodo opted against the use of visual effects. The shocking appearance of his face was achieved through elaborate make-up and involved long sessions in the make-up chair.

This can be explained by the fact that Frodo was not yet fully transformed and still wore his usual clothing.

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Why is the scene missing in the finished film? The brief moment, which was already in the script, unfortunately had to be cut. We do not know the exact reason. One possible explanation is that the scene would visualize the consequences of Frodo’s task too clearly and unnecessarily prolong the film.

After all, with Gollum, you constantly have the result of an overly intimate relationship with the One Ring before your eyes.

Thus, the scene remains only a small impression of what could have been. Unfortunately, fans should not hope in vain for a new, even longer cut of the films in the future. As for the characters who carry the One Ring throughout the story, we clarified how they stack up against each other on MeinMMO: All 9 Ring-bearers from The Lord of the Rings in the Power Ranking – Who could withstand the temptation best?

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“He must look adorable”: The author of One Piece was concerned about Chopper’s appearance in Season 2 of the Netflix series

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The representation of Chopper was already a major topic among fans before the release of Season 2 of One Piece on Netflix. Ultimately, many are satisfied with the result, which is probably due to the author Eiichiro Oda.

What was the concern? As the creator of the One Piece story, Oda is concerned that his manga is received well. That’s why he is strictly involved in the planning and has a significant say in the matter.

In the official podcast from Netflix, the creator mentioned that Chopper’s appearance was one of the things that concerned him most in Season 2. The Tomorrow Studios had suggested to the mangaka at the start of production that Chopper should resemble a real reindeer rather than a puppet, which Oda was probably not entirely on board with.

Initially, they saw Chopper as a real living being and made sure to consider aspects like the skeletal structure of an animal and to give his appearance a certain realism. Therefore, I suggested that they consider him more as a plush toy. If he is designed too realistically, he falls into the realm of the uncanny. Thus, it’s better to treat him like an adorable doll.

With the suggestion, Oda probably wanted Chopper to appear more like an adorable companion than a bizarre monster. While that would be more realistic, it would feel somewhat out of place in the pirate adventure. Even in the anime, Chopper has become cuter over time, which is largely due to his Japanese voice actress.

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Chopper was well received by the audience

How did it turn out? Even before the release, it was clear that Chopper in the live-action adaptation was well done. The actor for Zorro, Mackenyu, hinted beforehand that he is a big fan of the little reindeer.

There were similar reactions at his reveal in the trailer. The reindeer shows up as a small mascot on two legs. Only with his transformations does he become more reindeer-like or even more human-like. In recent days, several threads have also been circulating on Reddit, stating that Chopper looks adorable.

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Developers of Path of Exile are alerted to server issues from their beds, but this time they overslept

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

At Path of Exile, there were server issues after the new update. But this time, hackers are not to blame.

What about the server problems? After patch 3.28.0c, there were significant server issues at Path of Exile, lasting about twelve hours. This time, it wasn’t hackers to blame, but a configuration error, as community manager Natalia_GGG mentioned on Reddit.

It seems that accidentally twice as many players were sent to a server as usual. This caused the servers to be overloaded, resulting in gameplay issues.

The developers should usually be able to handle such problems quickly and easily, but instead, they were caught off guard.

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Emergency alarm doesn’t ring

Why did the developers oversleep? As community manager Natalia_GGG explains on Reddit, the developers actually have a separate alarm for server emergencies. They should also be woken up after office hours if there are problems.

However, the night after the patch, the developers were able to sleep soundly because the alarm system did not trigger. A bug prevented the necessary parameters from being triggered, which is why the system let the developers sleep.

When they arrived at the office the next day and found a horde of annoyed players on the server, the configuration could be quickly repaired.

What do the developers learn from this? In the post, the community manager explains that they have adjusted the parameters for when the alarm will be triggered after the incident. In the future, it should again wake the developers so that you can grind in peace.

How do the players react? The comments under the post on Reddit sound almost as if they haven’t read the post at all. The developers are tirelessly hearing accusations of bad servers, lags, and server issues.

That these are probably the typical DDoS attacks that the developers have to fend off regularly seems to be of no concern to the frustrated gamers. For them, the only thing that matters is to be able to grind in peace, which currently seems impossible again.

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The server issues are understandably frustrating the players. The fact that a configuration error leads to 12 hours of extra lags results in an outburst of emotions from the players. What is behind the issues and why they are so difficult to manage has been revealed by the chief himself: The chief of Path of Exile 2 reveals why the servers had problems for so long and blames hackers

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Trainer in Pokémon GO achieves in 2 days what her boyfriend couldn’t in 10 years

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, luck also plays a major factor in the hunt for special monsters. This is now also proven by a trainer who has experienced surprisingly much of it.

Trainers of Pokémon GO can embark on the quest for ever stronger monsters or the rarest specimens. No matter which of the two types a trainer belongs to, there is one commonality: You need luck.

A trainer now shows on Reddit how much luck his girlfriend has had right at the start of the game. And how little he has comparatively received.

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What did the trainer receive? In the trainer’s post is a picture of a Zamazenta in the form of Heroic Warrior. Zamazenta is a legendary monster from the 8th generation that you can currently find in 5-star raids.

However, the Pokémon that the trainer caught is not a regular variant of the monster, but a Shiny. And as if that wasn’t enough, it also has perfect stats in attack, defense, and HP. So it is a so-called Shundo (Shiny + Hundo).

That alone is impressive and rare. Even more impressive is that the monster, according to the trainer, was the first raid his girlfriend has ever completed in the game.

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What did her boyfriend receive? While his girlfriend could rejoice over the Shundo, there was only a regular Zamazenta with the stats 11/11/11 for him, according to the trainer. He notes that he has been playing Pokémon GO for 10 years now. Throughout the entire time, the unfortunate player has not managed to catch even a single Shundo.

His girlfriend, who is level 14 and only started playing 2 days ago, is therefore already ahead of him in this regard. However, the trainer takes it easy and comments on the catch with the words: “This will definitely be a nice memory that we will share together.”

Is there a tip to get Shundos? Yes. If you receive monsters from certain sources, they can have a minimum of IV values. This automatically increases the chance of getting a Shundo, as the chance of perfect IV values is higher here.

These include the following sources for Pokémon:

  • Research
  • Eggs
  • Raids
  • Reward in the Battle League

Nevertheless, you also need great luck here to not only receive a monster with perfect stats but also as a Shiny.

Your best chance is to trade a Shiny with a friend via lucky trade. Here, the minimum IV values are 12/12/12, and you are guaranteed that the monster is already a Shiny.

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How about you guys with Shundos? Do you have any in your collection? Feel free to let us know in the comments. If you want to know which events and content are coming up in the game soon, take a look at our overview with all events in March 2026 in Pokémon GO.

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Aion 2 must completely change its currency because farmbots have worked too hard

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Aion 2 is battling bots in Asia that drive the in-game currency into inflation. Now, the developers present new measures.

What is the status of Aion 2? Aion 2 remains popular in Korea and Taiwan. There are regular updates and player numbers are not declining yet. Nevertheless, Aion 2 continues to face issues. While only accounts that have purchased a subscription for real money are allowed to trade, it seems that the bots are not deterred.

Players on the servers regularly report that the market situation is extremely tense, as all prices are driven up by farming bots. Prices are rising inflationarily, while human players without bots can hardly gather enough currency to purchase items.

The developers are aware of this and are now intervening with a new feature.

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The currency will be divided

What is changing? The developers announced in a livestream that they will divide their free currency, Kinah. Unlike in Throne and Liberty, it can also be traded in the auction house. In the future, however, it will only be possible to trade with unstamped Kinah.

Stamped Kinah, on the other hand, is character-bound and can only be used for trading with NPCs. Once the changes are live, players will only receive stamped Kinah from the usual sources. At the same time, the existing Kinah will remain unstamped.

This will greatly limit inflation, as only about 20% of the earned Kinah will be unstamped, thus tradable, while 80% will be intended only for purchases from NPCs.

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How is NCSoft combating bots? Limiting inflation through this measure could make future bots unprofitable and ensure that operators no longer use them. At the same time, NCSoft also needs to act against the bot operators.

Since the end of January 2026, there have been intensified measures against bots, such as blocking various VPN services, an improved in-game reporting system, and hardware bans. The in-game level required to farm resources has also been set to level 45 in this context. With the totality of the measures, the developers should be able to curb the bots in the future.

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The success and popularity of Aion 2 also attract bots that can significantly influence the game. The fact that they must even change their own economy shows how serious the problem has become. Whether the developers will achieve their goal with this measure will be revealed over time. Aion 2 is the beacon of hope for MMORPGs and a mega-success in Asia, but what is behind it?

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Companies are pouring billions into AI, but a fatal mistake will likely cost them long-term success

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Many companies are currently investing heavily in artificial intelligence while simultaneously cutting back on their employees and their training. An HR expert warns: This very strategy could fail in the long run.

What mistakes does the expert warn against? In a comment in the US economic magazine Fortune, expert Wendi Safstrom recently warned against disastrous misinvestments in the AI sector. Wendi Safstrom is the president of the SHRM Foundation – one of the largest organizations for human resource development worldwide.

The SHRM Foundation is part of the Society for Human Resource Management, which represents millions of HR professionals globally. Safstrom deals daily with the question of how work is changing through technology and what role humans play in it.

Specifically, Safstrom addresses in the comment the imbalance between pure investments in AI tools and the skills of employees in companies.

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What’s happening in companies right now? Many companies are currently investing billions in AI to become more efficient and reduce costs. At the same time, however, a critical area is being cut: training, education, and employee development (Wall Street Journal).

According to the numbers mentioned in the Fortune comment, around three-quarters of all so-called Knowledge Workers are already using AI in their jobs. However, about 60 percent have not received any formal training for this (Work Trend Index).

Knowledge Worker, known in German as Wissensarbeiter, are professionals who create added value for the company through their expertise, critical thinking, and social skills. The focus is often on analysis and problem-solving activities (via IBM & Jacobin).

Artificial intelligence will shape the future of work. Humans will drive it forward. The companies that will prevail are those that do not view investments in the workforce as an item to be cut but as part of their strategy.

Wendi Safstrom, Fortune

While AI spending is rising sharply, according to Safstrom, training budgets are growing only minimally. In some cases, even the average learning time per employee is decreasing.

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Why does the expert see a significant risk in this? Safstrom warns that this strategy might work in the short term but will have clear disadvantages in the long run.

Because AI only brings real productivity gains when employees can use it correctly. Research shows that tasks are completed 25% faster and with 40% higher quality, productivity increases by 60%, and up to 36% more time remains for more challenging tasks (The Harvard Crimson).

However, these improvements will only occur in the long term if employees are appropriately trained in handling AI, according to the expert.

Additionally, there is an economic factor: According to data referenced in the comment, unmotivated and stressed employees cost the global economy about $9 trillion every year (Gallup).

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