Monster Hunter Wilds offers many opportunities to experiment with builds. The speedrun scene is particularly exciting, as players perfect builds for individual monsters. One player demonstrates how quickly one can defeat one of the toughest creatures, but it comes with a significant risk.
Which monster is it about? With Title Update 1, two new monsters were introduced. On one hand, players could finally fight Zoh Shia outside of the story, and with Mizutsune, an old, graceful acquaintance returned.
The water monster arrived in a hardened variant, which truly challenges the players. This is mainly due to the enormous damage. A speedrunner shows how quickly this variant can be defeated, but one must perfect their movement.
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
High damage with high risk
What kind of build is this? The player HALMAN Gaming showcases a speedrun against the hardened Mizutsune on YouTube, defeating the water monster in 2:31:03 minutes. In the video, he also presents his build:
Weapon: Tiltcircles with Thunder element, focusing on attack (Artian weapon)
Headgear: Gore Helm Beta
Chest protection: Holy Armor Beta
Arm protection: Gore Arm Protection Beta
Waist protection: Gore Waistband Beta
Leg protection: Gore Leg Protection Beta
Talisman: Hunter’s Talisman 2
Cloak: Corrupted Cloak
Unfortunately, he doesn’t specify exactly which decorations he is using, but he shows the different equipment skills. You can check them out at the end of the video:
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How does he fight? At the very beginning, he goes straight for the Mizutsune and begins his attack series. After the first combo, he blinds the monster and continues his assault. The most important aspect of the fight is the timing of the dodges.
The damage from the hardened Mizutsune is so high that you can be taken out in one hit by its tail swipe, which makes perfect dodging crucial, as well as being aware of its roar and soap bubbles. The advantage with twin blades is that you regain stamina and deal a little damage. Additionally, you enter a mode for a short time where every dodge move inflicts damage.
It is also essential to understand the timing of the Blade Dance attack series. It can happen that you can no longer interrupt an animation and get taken out by an attack.
In his video description, HALMAN Gaming states that the fight is much harder than against Arkveld. He doesn’t believe he can replicate such a run, as it requires a lot of luck, especially since the bubbles are difficult to anticipate.
Do you remember the moment when you caught a rare, shiny Pokémon for the first time in the video games? In fact, there are 2 more Pokémon that are even rarer to encounter – and one of them you can’t even use.
Which Pokémon are they? The two Pokémon that are rarer than Shinys are Magikarp and Gyarados. They are the only two that can be caught at level 100, which is the maximum level in Pokémon. Even Legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo or Lugia are caught below level 100.
It is possible to level Pokémon to level 100 through battles, special candies, or other methods. However, Magikarp and Gyarados are the only two Pokémon that can be caught at max level and do not require any leveling up.
The next Pokémon game to be released is Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Check out the trailer here:
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Trailer for the Rise of the Royale Champion
One of the two Pokémon is useless
Where can I encounter this Pokémon? You can find the two Pokémon in two different video games. In both cases, you need to use a Super Rod in the water to fish.
In Pokémon Platinum, you need to cast the rod in the recreation area
In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, you need to whip out the Super Rod in the nature reserve
How rare are they? The chance of encountering such a Pokémon is 1 in 10,000. Thus, it is harder to catch a Pokémon at level 100 than a Shiny. Because in Pokémon Platinum and Black 2 / White 2, the chance of encountering a shiny creature is 1 in 8,192 (via PokéWiki).
So it’s a reason to celebrate when you encounter one of the two Pokémon. But especially with Magikarp, the disappointment is likely to be even greater. Because it is useless for most players.
Why is Magikarp useless? Magikarp is one of the weakest Pokémon, as it can only learn three moves through leveling up. One of these moves is Splash, which has no effect at all.
The problem is: Until Pokémon Sword & Shield, it was not possible to continue evolving beyond level 100 with special candies. This means that Magikarp cannot evolve into Gyarados either, to learn stronger moves.
Unfortunately, the high level cannot compensate for the fact that Magikarp virtually only has 2 moves, which are also of the Normal type. This renders the Water Pokémon useless for competitive battles.
The books and movies about Harry Potter are full of secrets. Fans come up with their own theories. One of them concerns Draco Malfoy and a dark secret.
With many major franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or animes like One Piece, fans enjoy creating theories that are not explicitly stated by the creators of the story.
In the case of Harry Potter, there is one that is particularly explosive. It concerns Draco Malfoy, Harry’s great enemy within Hogwarts. According to the theory, the blonde bully was turned into a werewolf during his school years.
Although this is never mentioned in the books and films, there are some hints that support this theory and explain Draco’s behavior in the later volumes.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – Trailer for the 6th part of the fantasy series
Draco changes after the bite
What are the hints? The bite and subsequent transformation into a werewolf are said to have occurred between parts 5 and 6. The reason for this could be Lucius, Draco’s father, failing Voldemort.
We remember: Lucius was supposed to bring the dark lord the prophecy that spoke of him and Harry. In the end, however, it was destroyed. Instead of punishing Lucius himself, his son Draco was chosen and bitten by the werewolf Greyback.
After the bite, Draco’s behavior changes. This is evident in the sixth book, from which he suddenly comes across as much calmer. He appears contemplative, withdrawn, and in one scene, Harry even finds him crying in the bathroom.
Moreover, Draco appears physically weak. He is paler than usual and looks powerless. This even leads to him missing some classes or Quidditch matches. Lupin behaved similarly a few years earlier – and he was also a werewolf.
Additionally, Draco spends a lot of time with Snape in part 6, who obviously knows about werewolves and the required potions.
Is the theory true? As always with such fan theories, everything is based on speculation. Some points can also be explained differently. For example, Draco’s contact with Snape: After all, Draco is given the task of killing Dumbledore. For this, he exchanges information with Snape.
Author J.K. Rowling has learned about the theory and commented on it. In a post on x.com, she admitted that she had never heard of it before and said: “Draco is definitely not a werewolf.”
The loot filters from NeverSink are essential gear for many players of Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor for a round gaming experience. On the occasion of the tool’s birthday, the German developer is now providing an important update.
What kind of update is this? For the 10th anniversary of the popular loot filter “NeverSink”, its German developer has given it a new important update. The tool highlights important loot and ensures that less important loot is hidden or displayed smaller. This way, players should no longer overlook the good and expensive items in PoE2.
The new update brings crucial improvements that allow players to recognize valuable loot faster and sort out worthless loot more efficiently. A new feature is the automatic update, which regularly feeds the loot filter with data from the trading website of Path of Exile 2. Thanks to the automatic update every 4 hours, players no longer have to wait for manual updates to take the latest economic changes in the game into account.
The update was already an important feature for many players in Path of Exile (1). Now it is also ready for use in the sequel. The birthday update also includes a new style for the loot filter named Cobalt, which brings a vibrant style. The Cobalt filter for Path of Exile 2 offers the same visual hierarchies for currencies, fragments, and uniques.
Here you can watch the current trailer for Path of Exile 2 “Dawn of the Hunt”:
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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class
Loot filters are the most important tool
Why are loot filters so important? A loot filter like NeverSink is important because it helps players keep track. In a game like Path of Exile 2, there are countless items, and even experts can’t immediately determine their value. With many drops, it can also quickly become confusing, and valuable items can be overlooked.
A good loot filter ensures that players can focus on the really valuable things without being distracted by unimportant loot. Loot filters simply hide the bad loot. How strictly the loot filter should operate can be configured on the developer’s website (via filterblade.xyz).
Who is behind NeverSink? NeverSink has been a staple of Path of Exile for 10 years. Both professionals and beginners constantly use the loot filter to make the game more enjoyable. Behind the valuable tool is a German developer who started the project as a hobby. On Patreon, over 3,000 fans now support him financially each month.
Even in Path of Exile 2, his filters enjoy great popularity. They occupy positions 1 to 7 of the most popular filters on PathofExile.com. In his post celebrating the 10th anniversary of his filters, he thanks many companions and pioneers who have helped him over the years. He is also working on his own game, which has not yet been released.
With the new update for NeverSink, it will be even easier to distinguish between valuable and worthless items. This improvement will further enhance the gaming experience. The new patch from GGG is also expected to make bosses in the game easier: Path of Exile 2 makes the tough bosses easier, fans think cowards are to blame
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An Australian collected bottle and can deposits for years and was able to afford a down payment for a house after 7 years.And he has no intention of stopping collecting.
How much money has he collected? The English-speaking magazine ABCNews spoke with Australian Damian Gordon, who spent years collecting hundreds of thousands of cans and bottles to return them for recycling.
After 7 years, he earned 45,000 Australian dollars from recycling, which is approximately 25,134 euros. Gordon explained that last year (2024) he was able to put down a deposit for a two-bedroom house with the money.
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Festivals are lucrative when you want to collect (deposit) bottles
What exactly did he do? Gordon collected cans and bottles over a period of 7 years and returned them through the “Return and Earn” deposit system. The “Return and Earn” program is an initiative of the NSW government (Government of New South Wales), funded by contributions from the beverage industry. There is a return of 10 Australian cents per can and bottle. That’s about 5 euro cents.
While he has a full-time job during the week, Gordon also volunteers at events like music festivals. These are particularly lucrative because he could collect thousands of bottles and cans that visitors left behind and did not clean up.
He also mentioned that he doesn’t just collect cans, but that festival-goers often leave things like camping gear, fairy lights, and cowboy hats behind: “Once I brought home so much food – non-perishable food for weeks.”
He does not want to stop collecting, as recycling and environmental protection are important to him
Will he stop now? No, Gordon already explained to the Australian magazine that he does not want to stop collecting. On one hand, he now has to pay the mortgage on his new house. On the other hand, he has a very positive attitude towards recycling, which is why he wants to continue as well. Gordon attributes his attitude towards recycling to his upbringing:
The real beginning was when I went to the dump with my mother as a child to retrieve my school shoes, and then I found a few treasures in a municipal collection point over the years. I furnished half my house with items from city collection bins, I just make sure to clean them first (…) It’s part of my nature, I can’t stop now – recycling and environmental protection are part of my being.
In a battle royale like Call of Duty: Warzone, players fight for victory. Only the team that is still alive at the end wins. Correspondingly, all other teams are eliminated during a round. However, something unimaginable happened to one player, and he survived along with a foreign team.
This is how the player lost in Warzone: A player shared a video from Call of Duty: Warzone on Reddit, in which he mysteriously lost a match. He wrote: “[The] lobby forgot that I exist.”
The video shows the final seconds of a match in the battle royale. The Reddit user “kschwa7” is playing solo and has no teammates to support him. He looks through the scope of his HDR and spots a player named “Robin” who is fighting another opponent and eliminates him.
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Call of Duty shows what Verdansk looks like upon returning in Season 3 of Warzone
kschwa7 takes two shots at his opponent. While the first shot might have just gone over the shoulder, the second is a sure hit to the head – yet nothing happens. The hit apparently was not counted. Shortly after, his opponent despawns, and the final kill cam and end sequence of the battle royale follow.
The kill cam shows the spectacle that kschwa7 earlier saw through his scope: Robin’s kill on a third competitor. In the background, kschwa himself can be seen – kindly highlighted by Call of Duty with a yellow-black “YOU” wording.
The match is over, kschwa7 has lost. Robin is the winner.
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How is this possible? Actually, it is not possible; it is clearly a game bug. The Reddit user was robbed of his victory due to a bug. His shot from the HDR should have taken down his opponent and secured the win.
Some players comment on the incident on Reddit. One writes: “Damn, he’s new.” Another replied: “The most extraordinary bug I’ve seen in a long time.”
However, some players report that the bug is actually not new at all. The error is said to have occurred in the original Warzone, when players first fought for survival in Verdansk. Another user even experienced this on Vondel.
If you are interested in Warzone but are currently not actively playing, now in Season 3 might be a good time to think about returning and taking another look at the “battle royale” shooter. Alongside the return of Verdansk, there are a few more exciting changes. You can find out more on MeinMMO: CoD Warzone brings back its most popular map with Season 3 – Is the return worth it?
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The new MMORPG Camelot Unchained has completely disappeared from the scene for over a year now. Recently, rumors have emerged that half of the developers have been laid off. We at MeinMMO look at the current state of the MMORPG, which is so important for many veterans of the genre.
Who is Camelot Unchained so important for? Especially players who fell for the MMORPG fever around the year 2000, shortly after Everquest and Ultima Online and before WoW. Because Camelot Unchained is the spiritual successor of the MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot, which is a branch of the MMORPG tree that hasn’t sprouted many new shoots.
Later attempts to create something like DAOC didn’t last long. Warhammer Online was quickly dead. In ESO and Guild Wars 2, there are still traces of DAOC, but actually, “Camelot Unchained” was supposed to be the successor. Behind the project was Marc Jacobs, the father of DAOC, who was so disappointed with the gaming industry after Warhammer Online that he wanted to create something of his own.
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Camelot Unchained – DragonCon trailer from 2016
Since the funding was secured, there has been silence around Camelot Unchained
Why do we not hear anything about the game anymore? For more than 10 years, Camelot Unchained was “crowdfunded,” and the team aimed to appear regularly in the media to raise awareness among players about the MMORPG in the hope of finding more money.
Now, they are aiming for a release in 2025. However, since March 2023 and this announcement, it has been quiet around the MMORPG. Apparently, they are now developing and see no need to reach out to the fans. They have the money.
The Echo of Lilith is the toughest boss in Diablo 4 – and one player faced her twice. He emerged victorious from the first attempt, but the second ended tragically: His character with 112 play hours was gone.
A player reports on Reddit that he defeated Lilith in Diablo 4’s hardcore mode. In this mode, a death of the player character is permanent – if he dies, there’s no respawn. The mode – and a technical fail – proved fatal for his druid.
Another player lost his characters – without even fighting tough bosses:
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Tochter löscht alle Diablo 4-Charaktere ihres Vaters
“Literally one of the least fun and worst fights”
What did the player forget? In his Reddit post, General_abby explains that he defeated Lilith for the first time in hardcore mode. Then he realized he forgot to start the video recording – that was basically worse than being killed by her. After a break, he dared the second run – but this time it did not go well for him. Lilith did not die, dealt enormous damage – and his hero passed away.
General_abby shows a screenshot of his hero in the comments. His druid was a seasonal character at Paragon level 257 – he spent a total of 112 hours with him in Season 7. He writes: “RIP Fiacla-Géar, Conqueror of the Hardcore Echo of Lilith! And fallen by the hand of the Daughter of Hatred. May the Oak be with you – may your loot be legendary in the afterlife.”
This was the problem: In the comments, there is much sympathy from the community – and the hint: Lilith goes through all her phases – even if she theoretically has no health points left. General_abby dealt enough damage, but his druid did not survive the final phase just before Lilith was finished off. This is shown in the YouTube video that he added.
As ThePhoenixus explains: “Yes, [Lilith] always goes through her phases, no matter how quickly you kill her. You have to survive all three phases where she destroys the platform. […] It is literally one of the least fun and worst fights ever designed in an RPG.”
The tough boss fight is often criticized by the community. While defeating Lilith in Diablo 4 earns you a cool title and the right to brag – there’s no significant loot. The only guaranteed drop is a magnificent spark on the first kill. No exclusive Mythic Uniques, no special unique items that only she drops. This frustrates some players. Many feel: The fight against Lilith is not fun and is not really worth it at all.
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The CEO of Apple has stated that iPhone production in the USA is currently not possible. Instead, part of the production has been carried out in Brazil for years, where Apple benefits from local advantages.
What are the circumstances? The increasing trade conflicts between the USA and China have not only created political tensions but also severely impacted global supply chains. In particular, Apple, which has long relied on China as its main production site, is facing higher tariffs and an uncertain situation. According to Jeuxvideo, these challenges have forced the company to look for alternatives.
Moreover, according to Appleinsider, there were discussions between Tim Cook and President Trump, during which Apple was temporarily granted tariff exemptions for some products to reduce production costs. However, these exemptions do not provide a long-term solution.
Those who own an iPhone may have wondered how the accident detection works. Find out in this video.
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How crash detection works on iPhone and Apple Watch
The Diverse Reality of iPhone Production
Why doesn’t Apple produce in the USA? As reported by 9To5Mac, Tim Cook has repeatedly emphasized that producing iPhones in the USA is unrealistic due to the lack of infrastructure and high production costs.
The USA does not offer the same production capacity and cost efficiency as China or Vietnam, where Apple is already producing. Additionally, there are not enough specialized workers in the USA and a supply chain that would be comparable to that of other countries.
This country is already producing: In addition to China and Vietnam, iPhones are produced in another country: Brazil. Apple has had a production facility in Brazil since the 1990s. Specifically, in Jundiaí, in the state of São Paulo.
The factory there is operated by Foxconn, one of Apple’s largest suppliers. Brazil offers Apple tax advantages and allows the company to keep iPhone prices competitive in the local market. In this context, Apple mainly assembles models that are in high demand in Brazil.
The decision to produce in Brazil goes back to the Brazilian “computer law” from the 1990s. This law aims to provide companies with tax advantages for local production. Apple recognized the potential early on and began to assemble iPhones in Brazil. Since then, Apple has continually adjusted its production strategy in Brazil.
What does this mean for the future? For Apple, this means that it will continue to rely on production facilities in other countries. The company must find solutions to optimize production while keeping costs under control. A crucial role is played by the strategic decision to outsource production to countries like Brazil. This decision not only affects Apple’s production strategy but also influences pricing and the availability of iPhones in different markets.
Instead, you must hatch it from 7 km eggs that you can receive from friends during the event. This means:
You need a 7 km egg
You need luck for a Forgita to be inside
You have to walk to hatch the egg – and if it doesn’t work, you can try the next one right away
But at least the half-distance bonus is running – so it’s only 3.5 kilometers per egg
After the event, you can get Forgita from 10 km eggs.
However, if you’re lucky enough to get a Forgita, you’re still not done. Because to get Granforgita, you first need to evolve Forgita into Tafforgita for 25 candies, and then into Granforgita for another 100. You also need to collect the candies first.
All in all, it’s quite an effort. But especially for those who like to play PvP, it should still be worth it. Because Granforgita is incredibly useful.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
How strong is Granforgita in Pokémon GO
Granforgita’s strength lies in the PvP league. In the battle league, it ranks high on the list of best monsters you can play. This is reflected in the rankings from PvPoke, which are based on fight simulations.
In the Super League, Granforgita moves directly to seventh place among the best Pokémon
In the Hyper League, it is even the fifth-best Pokémon
In the Master League, you should ignore it, as it does not become strong enough in terms of CP
Granforgita’s strength consists mainly of the following points:
Its type combination of Fairy and Steel offers an extremely good defensive combination. Only two types are very effective against Granforgita: Ground and Fire. It has resistances against 11 types.
At the same time, it has good defensive stats. In short: Granforgita can take a lot of hits.
Additionally, it comes with a solid moveset that can put many opponents in a difficult position. It can combine Fairy Wind with moves like Steam Roller, Cuddler, or Ramming Boss.
This makes it a good counter against many Pokémon that are in the battle league. Popular Pokémon like Calamanero, Epitaff, Piondragi, and Lapras will have trouble with Granforgita.
This means: Yes, it takes quite an effort to get Granforgita. But it’s worth it. At least if you enjoy playing in the battle league.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? Forgita and its evolutions are now available in Pokémon GO, and they will soon be supported by the next Pokémon debut: Knapfel and its evolutions will also soon appear in the game. And they will bring along a new item system. Everything about the apples for Knapfel in Pokémon GO can be read here.
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There is a feature that many players from World of Warcraft have missed in the recent announcements regarding Patch 11.1.5. The developers did not provide a reason for the silence for a long time. Only now is there finally an update on the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”.
What are the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”? The new currency is supposed to be introduced with WoW-Patch 11.1.5 and will take the place of the dinars from the Shadowlands expansion. In other words, anyone who possesses such a cartel chip can choose a specific loot piece from the current raid instance at Ando from “Liberation of Lorenhall”.
April 23: Nightmare scenario, cooldown manager, and the winds of mysterious fortune
May 21: Return of the Disturbing Visions
June 4: Cunning Duos
Consequently, one could frequently read the question in the forum and on Reddit about what was happening with the new dinars?! A reaction from the Blizzard officials has only now come – and it is unsatisfying.
The trailer for the current WoW patch 11.1:
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WoW Patch 11.1: Gallywix’s Control over the Cartels
Announcement for an Announcement
How does Blizzard respond? In a post on forums.blizzard.com, the WoW player Athernon asks the developers to finally clarify their concrete plans for the “Puzzling Cartel Chips”, as he would base which item he chooses from the vault during the next ID change on the timing of the dinars’ premiere. Many commentators there also desire clarity.
And indeed, community manager Kaivax spoke up last night. However, he only had a rather vague announcement for the community (via forums.blizzard.com): “We have not forgotten them! We will provide more details about the implementation of the Puzzling Cartel Chips as soon as the patch goes live.”
At least one piece of information can be drawn from this: The “Puzzling Cartel Chips” will likely not come with Patch 11.1.5 on April 23, 2025, but at a later date.
How does the community respond? They partially respond with sarcasm to Blizzard’s inability to make a clear statement on the topic in a timely manner.
Snozay writes on forums.blizzard.com: “Such a super informative and clear comment. So much effort.”
arfenos_porrows jokes on Reddit: “Even the announcement of the dinars is time-gated” – so it is artificially withheld.
Hrekires does not understand it (via Reddit): “I don’t understand what is so difficult about just telling us what the plan/schedule is. Let’s say 6 months from now, whatever, I would just like to be able to plan around it.”
xCAMPINGxCARLx speculates on Reddit: “I suspect they will connect them [the chips] with each of the patch events. So one from Flame’s Radiance (new faction), one from the visions, one from the Cunning Duos, one from the leveling event. Account-wide unlocking.”
But even if xCAMPINGxCARLx hits the nail on the head with his speculation, one could certainly communicate that – without spoilers – to the community. What do you think about Blizzard’s current communication policy? Would you also like more clarity on such details? Recently, there have also been some ambiguities when Blizzard adjusted the rules for gold trading: Be careful who you give gold to in WoW, in the worst-case scenario your account is gone
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Playing games together can not only be a lot of fun but also create new memories. This was also what a player thought when she got Baldur’s Gate 3 to play with her boyfriend. When he advised her to maybe practice a bit more first, the tables turned.
What does the player report? On Reddit, the player fluffycloud69 shared her experience in Baldur’s Gate 3. She got the game to play it together with her boyfriend, but after just an hour, the couple had to pause due to her overwhelm. The player says she is not a complete beginner in gaming, but she is used to completely different games and a controller, rather than a huge, turn-based RPG with mouse and keyboard.
Her boyfriend advised her to play alone until the then newly announced Patch 8, to get a better feel for the game. Said and done.
Now, together with Patch 8, the player returned with her post: She has already reached double (almost triple) the playtime of her boyfriend, experienced situations he didn’t know about yet, and has delved deep into the lore of the game and character builds. “I didn’t want him to gently guide me through or have to totally bend himself for me. I didn’t want a teacher; I wanted a teammate – but now I get to teach him,” writes the player (via Reddit.)
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
From “Baby Gamer” to Pro
How did the player improve? In response to another player’s question about how she managed to make such progress, she reports that she was overwhelmed at the beginning of the game. However, through various wiki entries and YouTube videos, she was able to acquire more specific knowledge and understanding.
She started right at the beginning, learned the differences between actions and bonus actions, took a lot of notes and diagrams, and worked her way through the different classes, abilities, and difficulty levels of the game. She allowed herself to save frequently to understand various consequences and situations, even ventured into mods, and generally just gave herself plenty of time to learn at her own pace.
How does the community react? The reaction under the Reddit post shows enthusiasm for the player’s development:
pisachas comments: “Tell him you’ll only play with him when he’s at your level.” Horror-Display6749 reacts: “But really… When my wife showed interest in playing Baldur’s Gate 3 with me, I bent over backwards to make it accessible and fun for her. Now we love playing it together.”
ZeroRyuji says: “In his defense: There are a lot of rules. I played with my girlfriend, and she had no idea about DnD, but she figured it out eventually. Meanwhile, I had to keep myself from telling her about builds, what points to add where, because she only wanted advice when she needed it lmao, so she added strength to a wizard build and I had to bite my tongue haha.”
RedditH8er4ever writes: “Haha, this is fantastic. My girlfriend also fell in love with BG3, completed it faster than I did, and was our leader through the co-op honor mode (which we have now beaten twice).”
Is it worth playing together as a couple? There’s no reason not to give it a try. Even for inexperienced players, Baldur’s Gate 3 can be a fun experience, especially when played with someone else. And if it ultimately falls apart, there is at least a large community that can offer advice and support: A player was left in Baldur’s Gate 3 by her ex, but the community gives her support
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Baldur’s Gate 3 offers loads of opportunities to customize and optimize your character, including Feats. MeinMMO reveals which talents you should choose at the corresponding levels and which fits your class best.
These talents are powerful: We have selected from the vast catalog of talents those that provide you the greatest advantages in the game. The talents usually result in improvements in combat, but can also be helpful in social interactions.
You will find classes for each of the talents to which these “Feats” fit best, as well as a brief explanation of how they work and their areas of use. You can find the best classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 in our tier list.
We made our selections based on our experience with role-playing games and Dungeons & Dragons. Many authors and editors at MeinMMO have been passionate and experienced players for many years.
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More tips on the classes can be found directly from the developers:
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Developers give 30 minutes of tips on all classes
1. Attribute Improvement
Suitable classes:
All
Strictly speaking, attribute improvement is not a talent but the standard choice. Talents can alternatively be chosen in the D&D rules instead of attributes. You can freely distribute 2 points per improvement, up to a maximum attribute value of 20. Keep in mind that only even numbers grant you a bonus on rolls, so:
The strongest “real” talent is so powerful that some Dungeon Masters ban it in their games: with Luck of the Draw, you can benefit daily from 3 attack, attribute, or saving throws (you roll 2 dice and take the better result) or force an opponent to reroll their attack, causing them to potentially miss. Strong in any situation and for any character.
3. Spell Novice: Warlock/Master of Martial Arts
Suitable classes (Spell Novice):
Wizard
Bard
Paladin
Druid
Suitable classes (Master of Martial Arts):
Fighter (except Battle Master)
Monk
Paladin
Barbarian
Rogue
Bard (College of Swords)
Warlock (Pact of the Blade)
Spell Novice: Warlock lets you learn 2 cantrips from the Warlock as well as a 1st-level spell. Since the modifier for all spells is Charisma, Charisma classes that already have spellcasting are the most suitable. Warlocks are one of the best spellcasting classes, especially due to their “Horrifying Ray” cantrip.
Master of Martial Arts is basically the physical counterpart to the talent. You learn 2 techniques from the Battle Master, allowing you to knock opponents down or make a counterattack after an opponent’s failed attack.
Battle Masters are one of the reasons why Fighters are the best class for beginners:
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The best class for beginners in Baldur’s Gate 3
4. Heavy Weapons Master/Sniper
Suitable classes (Heavy Weapons Master):
Paladin
Barbarian
Fighter
Suitable classes (Sniper):
Ranger
Rogue
Bard (College of Valor)
The two talents allow you to use a -5 penalty on the attack with heavy weapons or ranged attack to deal an additional 10 damage instead. Additionally, the two talents have extra effects:
Heavy Weapons Master gives you an additional attack as a bonus action when you kill an opponent with a critical hit
Sniper removes the penalty from elevation differences on ranged attacks
5. Tough
Suitable classes:
All
With “Tough”, you gain 2 additional hit points per level, even retroactively for each level. That corresponds to 4 points in Constitution – something that almost no other talent provides. The downside is that your saving throws for Constitution aren’t influenced by that.
If you are missing only one point in Constitution, you can use Resistant instead. This talent increases Constitution by 1 and allows you to regain all rather than only half of your hit points during a short rest:
With Two-Weapon Fighter, you can wield any one-handed weapon in both hands, they no longer need to have the “light” property. This allows you to choose stronger weapons for your character. If you wield 2 weapons, you also gain +1 to your armor class.
7. Vigilant
Suitable classes:
All
You gain a +5 bonus to initiative and cannot be surprised. What sounds boring can save your whole group and ensure that you always act before the opponents. Used correctly, you can decide a fight with “Vigilant” before it even begins.
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5 helpful tips for Baldur’s Gate 3
8. Actor
Suitable classes:
Bard
Warlock
Wizard
Paladin
Cleric (Domain of Deceit)
An underrated talent: Actor increases your Charisma by +1 and doubles your proficiency bonus on Deception and Performance. This is perfect for Charisma characters when you want to avoid battles or deceive NPCs. It is one of the few talents that have enormous benefits outside of combat. Perfect if you wanted to increase Charisma anyway.
9. Guardian
Suitable classes:
Paladin
Fighter
Cleric
Barbarian
The perfect talent for tanks: when an opponent tries to escape your melee range, you strike with an opportunity attack with advantage. This stops the opponent immediately, preventing them from running away. Additionally, you can attack an opponent who attacks an ally without a Guardian as a reaction.
10. Athlete
Suitable classes:
Rogue
Ranger
Monk
Paladin
Fighter
Barbarian
Athlete allows you to expend less movement to stand up. More importantly, the talent increases your jumping distance by 50% and additionally increases Strength or Dexterity. Jumping is a useful tool in Baldur’s Gate 3 to bypass traps or dangers. If you wanted to allocate a point in Strength or Dexterity anyway, consider whether Athlete might be better.
An additional important talent that you do not simply get with a level up is Inventory Management. To avoid cluttering your pockets, we have some tips for you:
The first voting for the Team of the Season (TOTS) in EA FC 25 is live. On MeinMMO, we will show you how to vote for the Premier League TOTS and which players are available for selection.
What is the TOTS Vote? The Team of the Season aims to provide the strongest players of the 2024/25 season with significant upgrades. In the case of the Premier League TOTS, you can actively participate in deciding who you think deserves to receive strong improvements the most.
If you open the link, you will initially see an empty field. Below, you will find cards of all nominated attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers. If you want to select a player for the TOTS, you drag the corresponding card to an empty space.
Attention: Players can only be placed in their designated positions. This means you can select a maximum of 3 attackers, 3 midfielders, 4 defenders, and 1 goalkeeper. Whether you choose 4 center-backs for defense or 3 strikers for attack is up to you.
All candidates and further details about the voting will be available after the video.
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All Candidates for the Premier League TOTS
Which players are available for selection? You can choose from a total of 40 candidates, which you must arrange in a 4-3-3 formation, meaning you select 1 goalkeeper, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, and 3 forwards.
Nominated TOTS Goalkeepers (choose 1 out of 5):
Matz Sels – Nottingham Forest
David Raya – Arsenal FC
Jordan Pickford – Everton FC
Alisson – Liverpool FC
Dean Henderson – Crystal Palace
Nominated TOTS Defenders (choose 4 out of 10):
Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool FC
Gabriel – Arsenal FC
Antonee Robinson – Fulham FC
Nikola Milenković – Nottingham Forest
William Saliba – Arsenal FC
Murillo – Nottingham Forest
Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool FC
Ibrahima Konaté – Liverpool FC
Milos Kerkez – AFC Bournemouth
Ola Aina – Nottingham Forest
Nominated TOTS Midfielders (choose 3 out of 15):
Cole Palmer – Chelsea FC
Ryan Gravenberch – Liverpool FC
Matheus Cunha – Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mikkel Damsgaard – Brentford FC
Moisés Caicedo – Chelsea FC
Morgan Gibbs-White – Nottingham Forest
Declan Rice – Arsenal FC
Youri Tielemans – Aston Villa
Justin Kluivert – AFC Bournemouth
Alex Iwobi – Fulham FC
Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United
Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle United
Alexis Mac Allister – Liverpool FC
Morgan Rogers – Aston Villa
Anthony Elanga – Nottingham Forest
Nominated TOTS Attackers (choose 3 out of 10):
Mohamed Salah – Liverpool FC
Alexander Isak – Newcastle United
Chris Wood – Nottingham Forest
Erling Haaland – Manchester City
Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford FC
Bukayo Saka – Arsenal FC
Ollie Watkins – Aston Villa
Jean-Philippe Mateta – Crystal Palace
Heung Min Son – Tottenham Hotspur
Yoane Wissa – Brentford
How many players get into the TOTS? An exact number has not yet been determined. However, it is likely that not only 11 players will make it into the final TOTS. In the Premier League TOTS of FC 24, a total of 15 cards were regularly included. Additionally, 5 more Moments cards were released.
Every vote for your favorite could increase the chance of a place in the TOTS.
When will the Premier League TOTS be released? The Premier League TOTS will be released on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Ultimate Team. It will be released together with mixed TOTS from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th English leagues. Additionally, the Women’s TOTS from the English Barclays Women’s Super League will be released at the same time. You can find all other start dates for the TOTS in our schedule overview.
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Netflix was able to celebrate a new series hit early in 2025 with Adolescence. The miniseries deals with the complex topic of toxic masculinity and violence against women. While most critics praise the series, it is Elon Musk who spreads the criticism that the series is anti-white. The main actor and creator of the series commented on this in an interview.
What kind of series is Adolescence? The miniseries premiered on March 13, 2025, on Netflix and quickly became a success. According to Variety, the series reportedly reached 24.3 million viewers in its first four days, despite only having 4 episodes.
The series follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is arrested on suspicion of murder. Throughout the 4 episodes, it is not only clarified whether he committed the crime but also where the motive may stem from. The series discusses themes such as toxic masculinity, violence against women, and the influence of social media.
While critics and many viewers praise the series to the skies, there is also some absurd criticism. A user on X voiced opposition to the series, claiming it is anti-white propaganda. This was commented on by none other than Elon Musk, who spread the tweet.
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Adolescence – Trailer for the Netflix hit series of 2025
Main actor and creator of the series responds to the criticism
What is the supposed criticism? In his tweet, Ian Miles Cheong criticizes the series for allegedly being based on a real case. According to him, the series is based on an event in which a teenager killed 3 children in Southport in 2024 (via Tagesschau). According to Cheong, Netflix whitewashed the perpetrator, whose parents are from Rwanda, in the series and altered the motive to create anti-white propaganda.
Elon Musk commented on this tweet with Wow (via x.com), drawing much more attention to it. By the time of the tweet, the criticism had already been debunked as nonsensical by many sources. Journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh wrote in a X post that the series is not based on a real case and was already filmed by the time of the Southport incident.
Under this tweet, there is also a comment (via x.com) that adds that it is not about a murder case at all, but about the dangers of toxic masculinity, incel culture, and misogyny triggered by social media.
What does the creator of the series say about the criticism? In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Stephen Graham, one of the creators and the main actor of the series, spoke about the alleged criticism that was shared by Elon Musk. He also stated in the interview that the series was already filmed by the time of the Southport murders.
You have completely misunderstood it. Because if you looked at the facts, you would see that the terrible thing that happened in Southport happened after the end of our [show]. That just doesn’t make sense. So they are using that to pursue their own agenda. I understand the whole concept of free speech, I get it, and I understand what they want to say. But I think there is a thin line between free speech and hate.
Stephen Graham on the criticism that Adolescence is anti-white propaganda
He further adds that some say the series is a woke ideology. To this he states that it was never about skin color, but about the representation of a family that could live normally on any street. It could be your sister’s children or, God forbid, your own child. Everything that influenced me was social realism.
Elon Musk has long been known for opposing the alleged wokeness. He also commented on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, criticizing that a streamer promotes the terrible game. Ubisoft did not let that slide: Ubisoft defeats Elon Musk in his own game
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The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris is no longer the biggest German streamer on Twitch, but he is still the most relevant. However, he apparently isn’t fully satisfied with his financial situation. He says he has always spent money with both hands. Others have handled it more cleverly.
This is the situation: MontanaBlack recently had Trymacs as a guest; both are major Twitch streamers and it is known that both have been in the business for a long time and have earned a lot of money.
Trymacs once mentioned that he has so much money in the bank that the bank offered him a real estate deal in which Trymacs buys a house that essentially pays for itself. So he can easily brush off missing out on a few thousand euros because he overlooks a bill.
The conversation turns to the topic of money. While other streamers like Tanzverbot or Simon Krätschmer have recently had problems with taxes, the discussion with Trymacs and MontanaBlack is about whether they have earned enough money to quit the job immediately. Trymacs can easily imagine that; he wouldn’t miss streaming and could work behind the camera. For MontanaBlack, the situation isn’t so simple.
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MontanaBlack says he can’t maintain his lifestyle for 5 years
This is what MontanaBlack says about his financial status: MontanaBlack responds to the question of whether he is financially secure that he couldn’t afford his current lifestyle without ongoing income for even five years: “I spend my money with both hands – always have.”
Who does he envy a bit? MontanaBlack explains that other content creators manage their earnings much better than he does:
“Without naming names: There are people in the background who may have 10 percent of my reach or that of Trymacs, but have a larger fortune than I or Trymacs because they have really managed their money well, invested: Start-ups, always real estate, buying up properties, leveraging one property against another.”
For MontanaBlack himself, that was not an option. He says he always aimed to buy a house, which he has done. Additionally, he owns two condominiums.
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Trained real estate agent is said to have invested wisely
Who does MontanaBlack mean? It is generally assumed that MontanaBlack is referring to the YouTuber Rewinside. He and the YouTuber Simon “Unge” Wiefels, the “king” of Madeira, are considered to be the “smart investors” in the YouTube scene.
Rewinside has been on YouTube since 2013 and has never been anywhere near as big as MontanaBlack, but has apparently invested cleverly with a background in the real estate industry.
Rewinside.
While the currently biggest influencer in Germany, Papaplatte, is known for putting his money into the Worlds ETF, Rewinside, as a trained real estate agent, has evidently invested well in concrete. For years, MontanaBlack has threatened to move out of Germany to save on taxes. But he hasn’t followed through with it: MontanaBlack wants to leave Germany: “That’s an extra 400,000 € in my account”
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The release of The Witcher 4 is still a long way off. Scammers are shamelessly exploiting players’ anticipation. Therefore, the developers of the game have reached out with a request.
How are players being lured into traps? Currently, invitations to so-called beta tests of The Witcher 4 seem to be increasingly sent out through various channels. The messages create the impression among recipients that they have the chance to get an early look at the highly anticipated game.
However, these are not messages from the developer CD Projekt RED, but from scammers. The development team is therefore reaching out to the community and providing valuable (and humorous) tips on how players can recognize these scams.
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Be more like Geralt and Ciri
What advice do the developers of The Witcher 4 have for fans? In their statement on x.com, CD Projekt RED addresses their fans with a request not to respond to such invitations, as they are scams. Recipients or finders of such messages are asked to report them using the appropriate tool on the platform where they received the messages.
Additionally, they urge the community to be more like Geralt and Ciri. Because “professional monster hunters do not fall for scams; they see through them and slay them!”
You can see the entire post in its original form here:
@thewitcher via x.com (As of April 16, 2025, 7:00 PM)
They also assure that if there are indeed beta tests or similar early versions in the future, they would immediately share that information through official channels. Thus, this information would definitely not pass by interested monster hunters.
As always, it is important to keep your eyes open and think carefully about what you click on, and especially where you enter your sensitive data. If something sounds too good to be true on the internet, it often is.
So be more like Geralt and Ciri and pay closer attention before believing such messages. Check thoroughly if there is any official information about it on official channels, and if in doubt, it’s better to refrain from signing up somewhere than to let your data fall into the wrong hands.
In The Witcher 4, you will take on the role of Ciri. And she will play quite differently than the well-known Geralt. This will significantly differentiate the gameplay of the new installment from its predecessor and bring fresh air to the existing combat system: Ciri in Witcher 4 will play quite differently than Geralt: “As if wolves raised her”
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Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, spoke in an interview about the business model “Game Pass” as well as various customer groups. The company’s goal is not to get everyone into the subscription – rather the opposite.
Where do the statements come from? Phil Spencer was interviewed by the US trade publication “Variety” about various topics related to Microsoft Gaming and their plans.
Although one might think that Microsoft’s goal is to get many people into the subscription, the CEO intervened and stated that the subscription has a different purpose than making a lot of money.
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It is official, the console war is over: Phil Spencer says in light of the PS5 that he no longer wants to bring all players to Xbox
Different products for every type of gamer
What has Phil Spencer revealed? According to Phil Spencer, the Game Pass is not suitable for every player, and Xbox’s goal is not to bring everyone into the subscription. Rather, the Game Pass is meant to be an alternative option for frequent players to enjoy their hobby at a low cost. The CEO summarized the following:
It’s not suitable for everyone. If you only play one or two games per year, the Game Pass is probably not the right business model for you; you should just buy those two games, and that would make absolute sense. But I want you to have the choice. That’s why we continue to focus on making sure that everything included in the Game Pass can also be purchased.
For the Xbox head, however, the Game Pass is not the central factor in enabling players to enjoy their hobby. According to him, Microsoft would also benefit if players decided against the subscription to buy the games they are interested in directly.
On April 15, 2025, a new patch has arrived in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, bringing the much-anticipated hardcore mode. And it’s so realistic that players are breaking their digital necks in droves.
What is the Hardcore Mode? With the latest patch 1.2.4 of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, alongside some bug fixes, a new mode has been introduced that aims to bring you the medieval life of Henry in an uncomfortably realistic experience.
This already existed in the first part of Kingdom Come Deliverance, but part 2 takes it even further. Because there is not only no fast travel anymore, less HUD, and tougher opponents, but also quite a bit more that makes life as Henry in old Bohemia harder.
The hardcore mode is here and it’s not for the faint-hearted. You won’t see your location on the map. You won’t be able to fast travel. You won’t have surrendering enemies, no visual cues in combat, and not even basic instructions unless you earn them.
In an interview with PC Gamer, Karel Kolmann, lead game designer at Warhorse Studios, explains what they have changed in comparison to the predecessor:
In the hardcore mode of the first game, for example, we disabled the map position and removed the compass, but this time we went even further. We added the option to ask various NPCs about your location in the world, which provides for an even more intense gaming experience. You can encounter travelers along the way and ask for directions.
Additionally, there are negative traits that you can choose before your playthrough to make your experience even more challenging. You can select up to 3, and there will be no shortcuts during your playthrough that you can take in case of emergency. So choose wisely.
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“That’s okay. I broke my back only twice in the prologue.”
Now, a day after the hardcore mode launched in KCD2, the first voices from the community are chiming in. In a thread on Reddit, not only are the first memes emerging about how hard it really is, but there is also much despair and excitement for the new mode:
Regular-Potential141: “That’s okay, I broke my back only twice during the prologue.”
Black_Brush: “No, that’s not okay… I want to go home.”
BadXiety: “Touch grass, oh, my back hurts. I want to try again, with all negative traits activated, to feel it even more.”
Spartan343x: “Just arrived at Castle Trosky. I’m cautiously optimistic, lol.”
Bupbupper: “I’m having a lot of fun. I’ve interacted more with roaming NPCs and got to know the roads a bit better.”
Most take their failures with humor and still want to tackle the hardcore mode. Many are still struggling a bit with the survival effects, but are cautiously optimistic that they will manage it. After all, there are a bunch of potions for all possible situations.
Half-Life 3 is one of the biggest mysteries in the gaming industry. For over 21 years, fans have been waiting for a sequel and still do not know if Valve, the company behind Steam, is actively working on the game. However, a developer is now breaking the ice, stating that he has clues about the existence of the game.
What makes Half-Life 3 so special? Half-Life 3 has been highly anticipated by fans for 21 years, yet almost nothing is known about the game. Many fans suspect that Valve has been working on the title for a long time – this is mainly supported by various leaks and insider information.
However, there is still no official statement from Gabe Newell, the president of Valve, or any development team despite all this time. Many fans are waiting for a conclusive part of the series since Half-Life 2 ended with a cliffhanger, and the fate of Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance has since remained hidden—if we exclude Half Life: Alyx, the VR title.
If we are to believe the information from a Valve developer, the team is likely really actively working on Half-Life 3, and he could witness this with his own eyes.
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Valve is working on Half-Life 3, but a release is questionable
What did the developer see? The developer in question is Evgeniy Evstratiy, the concept designer from Valve itself. Judging by his portfolio on ArtStation, he is actively working on Deadlock, the new MOBA shooter currently in Early Access on Steam.
However, his information came to light rather coincidentally when Evgeniy spoke with the Russian podcast Подкаст CG Голоса (via youtube.com). The Reddit user Stannis_Loyalist translated the crucial part from the podcast for those who do not understand Russian. The developer was able to divulge the following:
Well, I don’t know if I can say this or not, but I was in the room where Half-Life 3 is being developed. However, I didn’t see the actual development, just the office, the computers, and the boards. And as I understood it, the development of HL3 is not their first attempt. Therefore, the fact that they are doing it now is no guarantee that they will actually make/release it…
Many indications suggest that there is a development of the sequel to the FPS at some point, but ultimately it is up to Valve to decide for or against a release. Besides Half-Life 3, there is a game that actually exists and is actively developed by Valve, and that is Deadlock. You can find more about it here: Is Deadlock, the new hit on Steam, even a shooter? This is what our expert says
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