The great strategy game of Warhammer on Steam dives deeper into the realm of joy, featuring a beautifully designed serpent with 6 arms

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Total War: Warhammer 3 (Steam, Epic Games Store) have announced the first information about the next DLC. One of the three new legendary commanders has also been briefly introduced: a seductive snake woman with 6 arms.

Where does this information come from? It comes from a dev chat of the developers at Creative Assembly on YouTube. Among other things, it discusses new patches and the last beta that was supposed to adjust the campaign AI. However, the most interesting information for many was probably about the new DLC.

As expected, after Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Khorne, it is finally Slaanesh’s turn to be supplied with new content. The Chaos God of decadence, lust, and excess is still only represented by one faction in the game.

A trailer that “creates a desire” for more can be seen here:

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Total War: Warhammer 3 – Der Trailer zur Slaanesh-Fraktion

Dechala, the Denied One for the new DLC confirmed

What new content has been announced so far? Of the 3 new factions of the DLC, one has already been announced: Slaanesh is getting reinforcements from Dechala, who bears the title “The Denied One”.

This is what we already know about the new legendary commander:

  • Dechala was once an elf, but her body has completely mutated: From the waist down, she has a snake body and her torso holds 6 arms, each wielding a sword.
  • According to the developers, Dechala is a deadly fighter on the battlefield, striking quickly and precisely and is very versatile.
  • Dechala’s faction is the “Tormentors,” her starting position on the map is still unknown.
Despite her monstrous appearance, Dechala’s beauty is not easily dismissed.

Creative Assembly has also introduced some new units: 

  • The “Champions of Slaanesh” have, like Dechala, a snake body, but only 4 arms. They take on a similar role on the battlefield.
  • The “Pleasureseekers” are demonettes riding on powerful demonic snakes.

The developers haven’t shown any additional units yet, but they have shared a little more about how Dechala will play in the campaign. True to Slaanesh, Dechala focuses on domination over her enemies, but in an even more aggressive manner than N’kari’s faction.

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Finally, Creative Assembly revised the two-headed demon Kairos in an update. Along with some changes to his gameplay mechanics, there is also a new skill tree for the wizard, which was very well received by Tzeentch fans. You can read more about it here: The big strategy game for Warhammer on Steam empowers two-headed demon: Fans celebrate it

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How hot can a graphics card get before I need to worry?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Graphics cards can get hot under load. But how hot should a graphics card get at most before you need to worry?

The hardware in your gaming PC can quickly get very hot under load or in the summer. But how many degrees are actually okay, and at what temperatures should you start worrying about your graphics card?

MeinMMO explains everything you should know about the temperatures surrounding your graphics card and what is advisable.

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The official temperature limit is above the recommended temperatures

What are the official figures from the manufacturers? Manufacturers list the temperatures for graphics cards as “maximum operating temperature.” This is the maximum that graphics cards can reach, but not necessarily should:

  • For Nvidia, the maximum operating temperature is between 95 and 100 degrees.
  • For AMD, the maximum operating temperature ranges between 90 and 100 degrees.
  • For Intel, a maximum temperature of 100 degrees is stated.

If you want to be absolutely sure, check the specifications of the GPU from the respective manufacturer. Depending on the performance class (budget, mid-range, high-end), the numbers can be different.

Generally, it is better for the graphics card if it does not permanently reach its temperature limit. High temperatures can lead to wear and tear over time, which makes your hardware age faster.

How hot should my graphics card get at most? Basically, there are two situations to distinguish: Is your graphics card idle and has nothing to do, or is it under load and has to calculate things? The following numbers are considered advisable for graphics cards:

  • At idle: Between 30 °C and 55 °C
  • Under load: Between 70 °C and 85 °C

If your graphics card regularly exceeds 85 degrees or even reaches 90 degrees, we would recommend optimizing the cooling in the case.

In general: It depends on the model of your graphics card. Because each performance class handles temperatures differently well: An RTX 5090 can operate at 90 degrees without any problems, an entry-level graphics card will throttle much earlier.

If your graphics card is permanently too hot, it can shorten the lifespan of your GPU

What happens if my graphics card gets too hot? If your graphics card gets too hot, it reduces its performance to cope better with the temperatures. This means a reduced framerate for you.

In the long run, constantly high temperatures can damage the internal components, decompose the thermal paste, and increase the wear of the fans. Ultimately, this shortens the lifespan of your graphics card.

How can I check my temperature on the PC? This is particularly easy with the free software “HWMonitor,” which you can download directly from the manufacturer.

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Are you looking for the best graphics card for gaming in 2025 or just a good upgrade for your gaming system? MeinMMO presents the best and recommended graphics cards for gamers that you can currently buy: The best graphics cards in gaming for every budget in ranking

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For 35 years, PC users have known: when they see blue, it’s all over – but that’s exactly what Microsoft wants to change now

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

Microsoft has announced changes to the legendary Blue Screen of Death. The company shows how the error screen in Windows 11 will look in the future. A step that aims to redefine both the user experience and the aesthetics of Windows.

On March 28, 2025, Microsoft announced a significant redesign of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 on their blog. This change is intended to modernize the design of the error message and simplify the user experience. Microsoft’s goal is to increase user productivity and get them back to work faster.

While some designs change, there are always symbols whose meanings are hardly known. Here you can see what the N symbol on your phone means.

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What does the N symbol on your phone mean?

From Blue to Black: The New Blue Screen of Death

What will change with the BSOD? The most noticeable change concerns the color of the BSOD. In the Insider preview builds, Microsoft uses a green error screen (GSOD) for testing purposes. However, this does not mean that the final version will remain green. Current announcements and leaks suggest that the BSOD in the final Windows 11 version will be black instead of blue.

Microsoft has also removed elements like the smiley and the QR code that were included in earlier versions of the BSOD. The new version will only display the stop code and the faulty process, reducing the error message to its essentials. These changes currently only apply to the Windows Insider Preview version and are not yet part of the final Windows 11 version.

This is the reason for the change: Microsoft explains that simplifying the design to match Windows 11 should help users orient themselves more quickly after a system crash and become productive again. The changes aim to minimize unnecessary information so that users can quickly understand the error and get back to their work faster. The design has also been adjusted to better align with the minimalist approach of Windows 11.

Simplifying the error message is intended to make it easier for users to recognize the error code and take immediate action. However, it remains to be seen whether these changes will actually improve the user experience in the long term.

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Windows 95: A Nostalgic Comeback

While Microsoft is ushering in a new era with Windows 11, the old Windows 95 is making a small comeback. CrystalMark Retro, a benchmarking software, has received an update that now also supports older Windows versions such as Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. This now makes it possible to measure the performance of old machines and compare them with modern systems. The software evaluates various aspects, including CPU performance, graphics, and disk speed, which is particularly interesting for tech enthusiasts.

Although Microsoft is focusing on Windows 11, the community ensures that older operating systems like Windows 95 are not forgotten. This shows how strong nostalgia plays a role with old systems. Some even remember an old key that allowed them to use Windows XP for free.

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All Disney Dreamlight Valley codes you can redeem in May 2025

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

For Disney Dreamlight Valley codes, there are new gifts (also redeem codes) available every month and during specific events, which allow you to earn free rewards. Here you will find the current codes that are valid in May 2025 and a guide on how to redeem them.

With promo codes, you can effortlessly secure great rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Players should regularly keep an eye out for new codes, as the codes are only valid for a short period. The game has over 90% positive reviews on Steam and is also available on various consoles.

We regularly update this article with the current codes to keep you informed.

The article was last updated on May 6, 2025. We have checked the codes for their validity.
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Disney Dreamlight Valley – Announcement Trailer

Active Codes in May 2025

This month, there are the following codes for Disney Dreamlight Valley:

  • HADES15
    • 3x Carrot
  • WELCOME2DDV
    • Blue Mickey and Minnie Patch Pants
    • Red Flannel Jacket
    • Solid Gray T-Shirt
    • Chunky Sneakers with Red Stripes
    • Festive Mickey Mouse Ears
    • Festive Minnie Mouse Ears
    • Festive Balloon Arch
    • 4x Festive Balloon Clusters
    • Festive Backpack
    • 5x Red Velvet Cakes

With the following codes, you will receive the Pride Collection from 2024:

  • PRIDESHINE24
    • Shiny Balloon Bouquet
    • Shiny Balloon Arch
    • Shiny Popcorn Bucket
    • Shiny Ear Headband
  • PRIDESHIMMER24
    • Shimmering Balloon Bouquet
    • Shimmering Balloon Arch
    • Shimmering Popcorn Bucket
    • Shimmering Ear Headband
  • PRIDERADIATE24
    • Radiant Balloon Bouquet
    • Radiant Balloon Arch
    • Radiant Popcorn Bucket
    • Radiant Ear Headband
  • PRIDEILLUMINATE24
    • Illuminated Balloon Bouquet
    • Illuminated Balloon Arch
    • Illuminated Popcorn Bucket
    • Illuminated Ear Headband
  • PRIDEGLOW24
    • Glowing Balloon Bouquet
    • Glowing Balloon Arch
    • Glowing Popcorn Bucket
    • Glowing Ear Headband
  • PRIDEGLEAM24
    • Gleaming Balloon Bouquet
    • Gleaming Balloon Arch
    • Gleaming Popcorn Bucket
    • Gleaming Ear Headband
  • PRIDEDAZZLE24
    • Shimmering Balloon Bouquet
    • Shimmering Balloon Arch
    • Shimmering Popcorn Bucket
    • Shimmering Ear Headband
  • PRIDEBRIGHT24
    • Bright Balloon Bouquet
    • Bright Balloon Arch
    • Bright Popcorn Bucket
    • Bright Ear Headband

The Pride Collection 2023 gives you various T-shirts, which you need to redeem each code individually.

  • PRIDE20231
  • PRIDE20232
  • PRIDE20233
  • PRIDE20234
  • PRIDE20235
  • PRIDE20236
  • PRIDE20237
  • PRIDE20238

If you have already used the codes, the gifts cannot be retrieved a second time.

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Redeeming Disney Dreamlight Valley Code on PS5, Xbox, Steam

How to redeem promo codes? Disney Dreamlight Valley codes can be redeemed on all platforms (Switch, PS5, XBOX, Gamepass, and Steam) through the settings menu. It is important to use all capital letters and to ensure there are no spaces at the end of the code.

To redeem the codes in Disney Dreamlight Valley, click on the settings in the game. It is important to note that this does not refer to the settings in the main menu. In the settings, go to the help submenu and enter your code under “Redemption Code”.

The code must be written in CAPITAL LETTERS. Then click on “Claim”. You will receive your items by mail.

Visual explanation of how to redeem Disney Dreamlight Valley Code. First, click on Settings. Then on Help. Enter the code without spaces there and then click on Claim.

These codes have expired:

How long are Dreamlight Valley codes valid? Most codes in Disney Dreamlight Valley expire, so you should regularly check for new codes. Once redeemed, you can collect your items from your in-game mailbox for 179 days. So don’t forget to pick up your redeemed items.

Expired Promo Codes
  • DDVHEADBAND
    • Festive Mickey Mouse Ears 
    • Festive Minnie Mouse Ears
  • DDVBALLOON
    • Festive Balloon Arch
    • Festive Balloon Cluster
  • DDVBPACK 
    • Festive Backpack
  • PARKSFEST24
    • Park Recycling Bin
    • Colorful Park Bench
    • Park Banner Lamp Post
  • PIXL
    • Air Hockey Table
    • Arcade Machine
    • A Coin-operated Game Machine
  • SG2023GIFTS
    • Painting Table
    • Vine Flower Lamp
    • Snow-covered Festive Window
    • Telescope
  • SGWRAPPINGPAPER
    • Festive Wrapping Paper 5x
  • SGSNOWDAY
    • Snow-covered Brick Path with Edge 20x
    • Snobby Snowman
    • Snow Kid
    • Snow Woman
    • Snow Hut
  • SG2023
    • Moonstone 500 pieces
  • SGMULTIPLAYER
    • Pixelated Cooking Flames and Slippery Pixel Duplicate
  • SGCOZYCOCOA
    • Marble Fireplace
    • Marble Coffee Table
    • Ornate Couch
    • Five Hot Chocolates
  • HALLOWEENBUNDLE
    • Playful Pumpkin Scarecrow
    • Small Pumpkin Collection
    • Large Pumpkin Collection
    • Heavy Iron Cauldron
  • AUTUMNBUNDLE
    • Pampas Grass Jug (2) 
    • Rich Marigold Basket (2) 
    • Autumn Wreath 
    • Bunting of the Autumn Harvest
  • OCEANVIEW
    • Light Blue Ice Stand 
    • Minimalistic Surfboards 
    • Lightning Strike Wagon
  • GPOT-OATO-LDFS-ENNM
    • Mysterious Golden Potato
  • CENTENNIAL
    • Melting Platinum Minnie Mouse Ears
    • Iron Bars
  • DREAMLIGHTPARK
    • Magical Recycler
  • FOFCATCHDAY
    • Kingfish 5x
    • Fugu 5x
    • Monkfish 5x
  • FOFCRAFTYKIT
    • Clay 5x
    • Fabric 5x
    • Cotton 5x
  • FOFGLITTER
    • Moonstone 150 pieces
  • FOFLOGEMS
    • Diamond 3x
    • Ruby 3x
    • Sapphire 3x
  • FOFLOSHARD
    • Dream Shard 5x
    • Night Shard 5x
  • FOFSOUVENIR
    • Iron Bar 5x
    • Gold Bar 5x
    • Crafting Parts 5x
  • FOFSUCCESS
    • Pumpkin 8x
  • FOFSURPRISEKIT
    • Snowball 15x
    • Hardwood 15x
    • Glass 15x
  • FOFTROPHY
    • Moonstone 150 pieces

All information about the major Disney Dreamlight Valley update can be found with our colleagues at Gamepro.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: The 3 Best Starter Decks That Don’t Require Rare Cards

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon TCG Pocket there are many different decks that you can assemble. We have summarized the 3 best starter decks that you can quickly create.

If you want to collect cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket and also want to battle, you will need correspondingly good decks so you won’t sink in the battles. However, it may take some time until you get the right cards for the necessary decks.

There are also decks that you can assemble without rare cards. We have put together what we believe are the 3 best starter decks that you can quickly gather. All cards have a maximum rarity of ♢♢♢, making them relatively easy to obtain in boosters.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: New Trailer for the Mini Expansion Shining Festival

Starter Deck #1: Lucario

What cards are needed? If you want to assemble this Lucario deck, you will need the following cards:

  • 2x Koknodon
  • 2x Rameidon
  • 2x Riolu
  • 2x Lucario
  • 1x Marshadow
  • 1x Mogelbaum
  • 1x Zyrus
  • 2x Pokéball
  • 1x Sabrina
  • 2x Pokémon Communication
  • 2x Professor’s Research
  • 1x Head Fossil

Where can I obtain the cards? To obtain these cards, you need to open the following booster packs:

  • Charizard: Sabrina
  • Mew: Marshadow
  • Dialga: Koknodon, Rameidon, Lucario, Pokémon Communication, Head Fossil
  • Palkia: Zyrus
  • Shiny Festival: Riolu
  • Light of Triumph: Mogelbaum

Pokéball and Professor’s Research can be purchased in the shop for shop tickets.

How is the deck played? With this deck, you can quickly and effectively counter many decks, such as the Arceus-Ex deck. The battle Pokémon require only a few energy cards to be ready for action. Lucario’s ability also further enhances their attacks.

Starter Deck #2: Panzaeron & Magnezone

What cards are needed? For this deck, you need the following cards:

  • 2x Panzaeron
  • 2x Magnetilo
  • 2x Magneton
  • 2x Magnezone
  • 1x Heatran
  • 2x Pokéball
  • 2x Helmet
  • 2x Giant Robe
  • 1x Zyrus
  • 2x Sabrina
  • 2x Professor’s Research

Where can I obtain the cards? Open the following booster packs to get the cards for this deck:

  • Charizard: Sabrina
  • Pikachu: Magnetilo
  • Dialga: Panzaeron, Magneton, Magnezone, Heatran, Giant Robe
  • Palkia: Panzaeron, Magneton, Magnezone, Helmet, Zyrus

The cards Pokéball and Professor’s Research can be purchased for shop tickets in the shop.

How is the deck played? If you equip Panzaeron with the Helmet or the Giant Robe, it can deal 50 damage per attack and knock out many basic Pokémon of the opponent. For sturdier cards, you can rely on Magnezone or Heatran.

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Starter Deck #3: Koga

What cards are needed? To assemble this deck, you need the following cards:

  • 2x Rettan
  • 1x Arbok
  • 2x Zubat
  • 1x Golbat
  • 2x Sleima
  • 2x Sleimok
  • 2x Smogon
  • 2x Smogmog
  • 2x Pokéball
  • 2x Professor’s Research
  • 1x Koga
  • 1x X-Initiative

Where can I obtain the cards? If you want to build this deck, you should open the following boosters to get the cards:

  • Charizard: Rettan, Arbok
  • Mewtwo: Rettan, Arbok, Golbat, Sleima, Sleimok, Smogon, Smogmog, Koga
  • Pikachu: Rettan, Arbok
  • Light of Triumph: Zubat

You can obtain 3 different cards from the deck in the shop: Pokéball, Professor’s Research, and X-Initiative.

How is the deck played? With this deck, you have several cards that can attack with little energy. Additionally, the deck focuses on poisoning the opponent (Sleima, Smogmog). With Arbok, you can prevent poisoned cards from being switched out and deal high damage with Smogmog.

A damaged Sleimok or Smogmog can be picked back up with Koga to protect it from a K.O.

Over time, you can open many boosters in Pokémon TCG Pocket and thus receive many different cards. If you already have a pretty decent collection to look at, you might be able to create even more strong decks: the best meta decks of Pokémon TCG Pocket in the tier list.

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My Final Boss in Monster Hunter Wilds is Not a Monster, But a Small, Snuggly Creature

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

Monster Hunter Wilds is filled with various challenges. Whether you want to hunt monsters as quickly as possible, chase after achievements, or assemble the perfect outfit. However, MyMMO editor Alexander faced a completely different challenge: the damned fluffy chicken.

What is the fluffy chicken? Those who have played Monster Hunter World, especially those who have collected trophies, know it: The damned fluffy chicken (Engl. Phantom Bird). It’s no coincidence that you received the achievement “I’m going insane” when you caught one – because that’s exactly what happened when you dedicated yourself to this task.

The animals were incredibly shy and disappeared very quickly if you approached them without a well-thought-out tactic. Moreover, they appeared extremely rarely. They could be found on the backs of smaller monsters and could be caught there skillfully for a huge chunk of research points, the trophy, and as a quest objective.

When I was told that these pesky chickens could also be caught in Monster Hunter Wilds, I was immediately excited. My hunting instinct was awakened – I WANTED this chicken.

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The cult chickens up close

Presumably as a reference to this unspeakable torment in Monster Hunter World, the latest installment has a whole bunch of fluffy chickens in the village of Suja. There you can watch them live and in color as they sit almost innocently among baskets or run around the pig Poogie. You can’t catch them there.

Look at how cheeky it looks!

My gaze falls on this fluffy chicken in the basket shelf, as it grins at me maliciously and my mission is clear: I must pursue this search.

Sure, at the moment you can’t specifically release the captured endemic creatures as pets anywhere, like in your own room in Monster Hunter World. Nevertheless: Just the feeling of having caught the fluffy ball again would be priceless.

According to reports, one should be able to find them in the ruins of Wyveria. Just like back then in Monster Hunter World, they should be sitting on the backs of smaller monsters there. So I set out to search.

Missing in the ruins of Wyveria

Still full of vitality and eagerness, I hunted the cute fluffy balls. They had to be somewhere if others had already seen them. I knew it would be a torment again – after all, it had cost me endless nerves in World to catch the little beast in the net.

Hours passed at first, then days, and even weeks. No trace of a fluffy chicken in the wild. Gradually, my courage waned.

Even after countless hours, there’s no trace of the fluffy chicken.

Maybe it wasn’t meant for me to catch this noble creature. Maybe, yes maybe, I just hadn’t searched properly yet. I spent many more hours in Wyveria – without success.

But I will not give up! I will keep my eyes open. If the damned – uh, the cutest of all fluffy chickens in Monster Hunter Wilds really exists outside of Suja, I will find it and make it mine.

Or it will remain an eternal mystery and do justice to its English name “Phantom Bird” by planting itself in the minds of the hunters and not actually existing.

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Have you perhaps already spotted a fluffy chicken in the wild or even caught one? Do you have any tips on how to get them into the net? Feel free to share it in the comments and free me from my suffering.

A similar nemesis had MyMMO editor Leya Jankowski with a small blue mouse in the beta version of Monster Hunter Wilds.

It is now known that it is a sandus, which is still difficult to catch and even brings an achievement with it. Here you can find out how to find and catch the little sparkling creature: Monster Hunter Wilds: Catching the sandus and securing the trophy – Here’s how to find it

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Hunger Games: The 10 Strongest Winners of All Time in the Power Ranking

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 7 minutes

Surviving in the deadly and sadistic Hunger Games from The Hunger Games is not easy. The more dangerous are the tributes who have survived as winners. But who among them is the strongest?

What was the ranking based on? In the history of Panem, there have been a total of 75 Hunger Games. Each arena posed a unique challenge. Just as varied are the winners. While some won through pure combat strength, others hid or outsmarted their opponents.

Who is considered the strongest candidate is, of course, very subjective. Feel free to share your opinion in the comments!

We mainly oriented ourselves to the following questions:

  • How strong is the person in direct combat?
  • Who can survive best?
  • Who is generally the most dangerous?
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Place 10: Beetee Latier

Hunger Games - Beetee

Beetee is physically the weakest candidate on this list. The clever inventor from District 3 was rather scrawny as a child, which is why he was not given much chance in the arena.

But he used his intelligence and built an electric trap that killed the remaining six tributes in his year all at once and won the games.

Even when he had to return to the arena in honor of the third Jubilee Anniversary, that is, the 75th Hunger Games, he utilized the power of electricity. With the help of his plan, the arena was destroyed and an escape was made possible.

So even if Beetee is not a classic fighter, we simply have to include him in this list. His intelligence combined with a certain calculation makes him extremely dangerous, and one should better not tangle with him. Who knows when he will invent the next super-weapon?  

  • Winner of: 34th Hunger Games
  • Age at victory: approx. 15-18
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EA FC 25: How to Perform the Bicycle Kick for Spectacular Goals

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

In EA FC 25 guarantees spectacular goals with the bicycle kick. In Ultimate Team, you even need it to complete a task. On MeinMMO, we explain how to perform the bicycle kick and which players are suitable for it.

What is the bicycle kick? The bicycle kick describes an acrobatic shot on goal where the player stands with their back to the goal and directs the ball mid-air with a volley towards the opponent’s net. In this move, your player is almost horizontal in the air and propels the ball with one leg over their head.

How to perform the bicycle kick in FC 25: To perform a bicycle kick in FC 25, you need to hold down the L2 button or LT button when charging the shot (circle button/B button) during a high pass/cross. 2 of the 4 charge bars are sufficient to give the shot enough power. Your player will position themselves beforehand to bring the ball towards the opponent’s goal with a bicycle kick.

For preparing a bicycle kick, it is best to use a normal cross into the penalty area (square button/X button), which you deliver near the goal line. The ball is then played slightly behind your strikers. This offers the best chances for the player to execute a bicycle kick.

Corner kicks are also suitable because you can play precisely behind your strikers during these set pieces. The best set-piece takers from the center-back position in FC 25 can be found on MeinMMO.

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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team

2 Affordable Bicycle Kick Experts in Ultimate Team

Which players can perform the bicycle kick? Basically, any player with the input commands and the right timing can execute a bicycle kick. However, there is a small trick to increase the success rate of these spectacular finishes.

For the most dangerous bicycle kicks, you need the physical playstyle “Acrobatics” in silver or gold. Acrobatics helps ensure that your volleys, which include the bicycle kick, are executed with greater precision. Additionally, Acrobatics triggers the bicycle kick automatically in certain situations, which could assist you with the execution and timing.

With these 2 affordable players, you’ll succeed at scoring with a bicycle kick: Elye Wahi from Eintracht Frankfurt and Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham FC are two strikers who possess the Acrobatics playstyle in gold. Both cost 600 and 350 coins on the transfer market in Ultimate Team (as of April 2, 2025) and are therefore strong options for completing the task of scoring with a bicycle kick.

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For which task do you need the bicycle kick? Scoring a goal with a bicycle kick is a live objective in the task complex “Big Dreams”. For completing all tasks, you will receive midfielder Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea FC) as a dynamic Road to the Final who can collect further upgrades.

We recommend completing the task in Squad Battles, as you can determine the difficulty level of the opponents. Alternatively, you can play a friendly match with a friend and support each other with the task.

Don’t forget that for the bicycle kick task in Ultimate Team, you need to include a Dreamchaser in your starting lineup. Otherwise, the goal won’t count for the task. All Dreamchasers and their upgrades can also be found on MeinMMO.

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The German Twitch now sounds like Breaking Bad, as everyone is playing the new hype game on Steam

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The German Twitch is transforming into a drug lab due to a hyped game on Steam. The streamers are all playing together, and the dialogues between them sound like something out of an episode of Breaking Bad.

What kind of game is it? It is Schedule I, a single-player and co-op game that revolves around selling drugs. Players produce the goods by growing drugs, which are then packaged into bags and dealt on the streets.

In doing so, they not only have to watch out for the police but also from other criminal gangs. They are not pleased about suddenly having competition.

On Steam, the indie game is skyrocketing. It is a great way to bridge the wait until GTA 6 and has already attracted 400,000 players.

Warning: Schedule I is a simulation in which you engage in criminal activities. Drug abuse should not be underestimated and can have serious consequences. If you need help, you can find support at the health promotion campaign No Power to Drugs: www.kmdd.de or at the addiction hotline 01806 313031 (charges apply).

Here you can watch the trailer for Schedule I:

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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like

“When will you be done with your meth stuff?”

Why does Twitch sound like an episode of Breaking Bad? Since the game is about drugs and their production as well as dealing, the dialogue of the playing Twitch streamers is accordingly. Jesse and Heisenberg manufacture meth in the drug lab in the series Breaking Bad; the Twitch streamers can also do that in Schedule I after some gameplay time.

German Twitch Schedule I
This is what a part of the German Twitch looked like on April 1, 2025, at 21:33.

The Twitch streamers Papaplatte and Reeze, for example, have already had several dialogues that could be taken from the series. In one Twitch clip, they discuss that they need to hire more dealers, and Papaplatte asks Reeze: “When will you be done with the meth stuff?”.

Also, the Twitch experience and the dialogues that Twitch streamer NiklasWilson had with streamers Rohat and Jussef look quite similar. Niklas tells his Twitch colleague Jussef: “I’m going to the gas station. You need to pack up.” and later says, “Does anyone have green crack?”.

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Schedule I creates hype on Twitch: In the last 7 days, several Twitch streamers have enjoyed Schedule I. The game has been watched over 860,000 hours on German Twitch (via sullygnome) and the most viewed German Twitch streamer was Papaplatte with a peak audience of 46,813 (via sullygnome).

The game thrives on the synergies of the Twitch streamers coming together through the game. The possibilities of the game and the type of streamers create an entertaining mix.

A similar phenomenon occurred with the game Among Us: Indie game from 2018 suddenly becomes a hit on Twitch, making streamers go completely crazy

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A game publisher is the only one unafraid of GTA 6, wants to release a game on the same day, at the same time

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

GTA 6 not only generated excitement among fans who have been waiting for a new installment for years. At the same time, the release window of the game causes significant stress for other publishers in planning their own projects. However, one publisher makes a bold statement.

Why do publishers have such respect for GTA 6? According to forecasts, GTA 6 is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time, which would completely overshadow other games that might be released at the same time. For this reason, many publishers are willing to postpone their own project releases by a few weeks to avoid this time frame.

In this anxious mood among game publishers, however, there is one who does not fear GTA 6 as the final boss. Instead, they makes a statement on X that leaves other publishers in the shadows.

Here you can see the trailer for the long-awaited and feared GTA 6 from Rockstar Games:

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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer

“Let them know you are not afraid”

Which publisher dares to make the statement? The post is from the publisher Devolver Digital, who has published games like Inscryption (2021) and Cult of the Lamb (2022). They do not share the opinion of their colleagues who are willing to be influenced by the release of GTA 6. Instead, they state the following:

“We will release a game on the very same day and at the same time as GTA 6.” (Devolver Digital via X)

Screenshot of the post from Devolver Digital
Screenshots of the original post from Devolver Digital on X

What is the reaction to this? With this provocatively relevant statement, Devolver Digital is unafraid to mock the attitudes of other publishers. This receives a humorous yet enthusiastic response in the comments.

  • TripleAndy suggests: “Make sure it’s an open-world shooter.”
  • ChitoGamingLive says: “Let them know you are not afraid.”
  • And Synth Potato finds that it would even make total sense: “When you think about it, it makes business sense. Usually it’s a game against four others, but if released alongside GTA 6, it will be a 1v1.”
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Why is the release of GTA 6 such a milestone? Gamers have been waiting for over 10 years for a sequel to GTA 5, which was released in September 2013. According to an analysis by DFC Intelligence, the revenue from the new GTA is expected to be double that of its predecessor within the first 12 months after release. You can learn more about this analysis and forecast in this article here on MeinMMO: A report says: GTA 6 will be more successful on release than the two biggest films of 2024 combined

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A 63-Year-Old Game Has 138,000 Players on Steam Because Pirates Are Stealing a Trendy Game

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The 63-year-old game Spacewar has set a new record, but there could be players behind it who are pirating a Steam hit.

What kind of 63-year-old game is this? On Steam, the game Spacewar has just set a new record for concurrent active players. At its peak, the game recorded over 138,000 players.

The curious thing is: Spacewar is, alongside “Tennis for Two”, one of the first video games ever developed and was released back in 1962 – even 10 years before “Pong”, the first commercially successful video game.

Spacewar is actually a multiplayer game in which two players control two spaceships and orbit a star. This star has its own gravitational pull, and players must try to avoid colliding with the celestial body. Whoever crashes first loses.

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This is what the gameplay of the 62-year-old game Spacewar looks like

Spacewar as a disguise for pirates

What does the new hype game have to do with it? Spacewar is used in the API (Application Programming Interface) of Steam as an example application, which is why a fully functional version of the game is available for free to every Steam user.

Using Spacewar, developers who want to publish a game on Steam can test the various APIs and Steamworks features. This includes things like voice chat and game search, as well as leaderboards, statistics, and achievements (via steamgames.com).

Since every Steam user can play Spacewar and it has access to all Steamworks features, it is a popular disguise among pirates to play online games while utilizing all of Steam’s online functions. The pirates pretend to Steam that their illegal copy of a game is actually Spacewar.

The recent surge in player numbers for Spacewar began around March 24, 2025. On the same day, the game “Schedule I” was released, which has since become a Steam hit. Therefore, it is likely that many Spacewar players are actually playing a pirated version of Schedule I.

You can trace the increase in player numbers for Spacewar here:

Spacewars player count increase via SteamDB

New hype game makes you a criminal

What kind of game is Schedule I? Schedule I is a new game that is currently trending on Steam and with viewers on Twitch. It was released on March 24 and has shown strong numbers since then:

  • It peaked at 414,000 players on Steam (via SteamDB)
  • 98% of the over 42,000 reviews on Steam are positive
  • In the past 7 days, about 65,000 viewers were watching streams of Schedule on Twitch (via Sullygnome)

In the game, you take on the role of a small drug dealer who is starting their own business in a new city. You produce various goods and deliver them to your customers. Over time, you can acquire more properties and hire staff as well as street dealers to distribute your goods more effectively to the citizens: New game channels its inner Breaking Bad and is thus more successful on Steam than Ubisoft’s new AAA game

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The new GO Pass April confuses Pokémon GO trainers with different tasks – What is the reason for this?

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO a new feature is currently being tested. This is causing confusion in the community.

What is the GO Pass? The GO Pass is a type of Battle Pass that was already active during the GO Tour 2025. Since April 1st, it is now available in a free and a paid version again in the game.

On social media, some trainers report how different the details of the pass are for them. It can not only lead to different ways to level up in the pass but even to different rewards.

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Tasks, Points, Rewards

Availability of the Pass: The biggest difference with the GO Pass is the availability itself. While there are some trainers and regions where the pass is not yet available, it is available in others.

On Reddit, several trainers from the US East Coast report that they do not have a GO Pass. Trainers living in Australia report varying situations. Some trainers have access to the GO Pass, while others do not.

Points for Rank Up: If you want to level up in the GO Pass, you need to collect 100 points for each rank. You earn points for catching regular and legendary monsters as well as for hatching eggs. Reports indicate that there are differences in this as well on Reddit.

The value of how many points you earn for activities varies. The following variations are known:

  • Catching a legendary Pokémon: 50 points; hatching an egg: 20 points; catching a regular monster: 2 points
  • Catching a legendary Pokémon: 100 points; hatching an egg: 40 points; catching a regular monster: 5 points

Similarly, the amount of points that can be collected daily can vary. There are limits of 125 points, 250 points, and 300 points. The last two limits can occur for trainers who have increased points for catching monsters and hatching eggs.

Daily and Weekly Tasks: In the GO Pass, you can have daily and weekly tasks that earn you additional points. Differences can be seen here as well. Some trainers only have weekly tasks, some only have daily tasks, and others have neither.

Rewards: There are also differences in the rewards. As seen in another post on Reddit, some trainers can receive the final reward at rank 50 while others can do so at rank 100. In the paid version, this involves the Lucky Trinket, which caused frustration for trainers in the past.

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Why are there differences? As Niantic stated at the start of the feature, the feature is currently being tested in the game. This can also explain the differences among trainers.

During large rollouts of new features, it is common in Pokémon GO for the functionalities to first be made available only to a portion of the trainers. Therefore, not all trainers may have the new feature in the game.

Tests in which new features are even tested in different variants among trainers have not been conducted in the past, but it is not particularly surprising for a larger new feature.

Whether and when the GO Pass will be fully available in the game for all trainers is not yet known. The results of the current test could influence how the functionality finds its final path into the game – if the test goes well.

Regardless of whether you already have this feature in the game or not: the events in April are available for all players. There will again be various contents and bonuses that will be active in the events. When the events take place, you can see in our overview of all events in April 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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A 17-year-old teenager has built a foldable phone from recycled materials and it really works

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Foldable display smartphones are quite rare and also very expensive. A 17-year-old student from China has now proven that one can build such a device by oneself.

Foldable display smartphones are rarely encountered, primarily due to the high price: For the Galaxy Z Fold 6, you currently have to pay at least €1,250. However, MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn firmly believed that foldable smartphones will revolutionize MMO gaming.

A 17-year-old student from China developed a foldable smartphone at home from old phones. Overall, he spent 2,000 Yuan (about €255).

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17-year-old builds a new foldable model from old phones

What did he do? The 17-year-old Chinese student Lan Bowen bought a 3D printer for around €250 and began developing his smartphone at home.

He collected old devices from his family members and disassembled them to obtain the components. He then created 3D models of the future phone’s casing and also for the hinge so that the phone can be folded. In a roughly six-minute video on the social network Baidu, he explained the individual steps.

A short excerpt from his video can be viewed directly on X.com with English subtitles. Here you can also see that the phone works perfectly in daily life.

He explained that the most difficult part was shutting down the display when the phone was folded. Because that initially did not work. He explains in his video:

I changed my design, conducted many tests, and damaged several screens before I could solve this problem.

However, there are a few peculiarities:

  • On the one hand, the phone folds in the “wrong” direction: While known phones fold so that the display is on the inside, here the display folds outwards. This makes the display more susceptible to damage.
  • On the other hand, the device is thicker than the devices sold on the market, as it is 1.6 cm thick when folded. In comparison: The Galaxy Fold 5 is 1.34 centimeters thick when folded.

Is the project now completed? By the way, he has not yet finished his project, as he confirms himself.

My phone is in a very primitive stage with many shortcomings. But the good news is that it is compatible with all the functions of a normal mobile phone.

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With the Motorola Razr+ (or Motorola Razr 40 Ultra), a new foldable phone has hit the market. Most testers are enthusiastic about the new device. Many say it is the first affordable “Foldable.” You can read more about it directly on our site MeinMMO: Why is a foldable phone for €1,000 impressing so many testers around the world?

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I can’t watch an anime highlight of the upcoming season anymore – because of an embarrassing cliché

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen discovered the anime Fire Force a few years ago. The story and art style instantly captivated her. However, one character was so annoying that she had to stop watching the series.

Fire Force is one of the biggest highlights of the upcoming anime season. In spring 2025, the anime will finally receive its third season, showcasing the grand finale of the manga. Five years have passed since the release of the second season, which is why fans are eagerly anticipating the continuation.

I would actually be one of those people. Soul Eater caught my attention back then. Both mangas come from the same mangaka, which is noticeable among other things in the cheeky character design.

Soul Eater was one of the first animes and remains one of my favorite series to this day, because it conveys a dark atmosphere without jump scares. Fire Force also features an incredibly exciting world with a big mystery that I actually wanted to uncover.

However, my enjoyment of this anime was taken away from me in the second season. One character was so intrusive and annoying that I stopped watching the series in the middle of the plot. Therefore, I probably won’t watch the third season.

You can watch the trailer for the third season here:

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Fire Force: Trailer for Season 3 of the Anime

One character ruins the entire anime for me

Already in the third episode, Tamaki Kotatsu joins the story. Like protagonist Shinra Kusakabe, she is part of the Special Fire Force and helps to uncover the mystery behind the spontaneous combustion of humans.

In fact, the character has an exciting ability. She can create flames like Shinra, which manifest as pink fire for her, giving her cat-like traits. But Tamaki has a curse that makes her an annoying character.

She has the ability to magically attract bad luck. This often puts her in situations that are extremely uncomfortable not only for her but also for the viewer. And I don’t even mean the everyday situations where Tamaki is beset by bad luck. She loses her clothes or stumbles and ends up with her breasts in the faces of others. 

There are other scenes where the disruptive moments pulled me out of the story:

  • When Tamaki is overwhelmed by Orochi and lying on the ground, I felt the seriousness of the situation. But the threat disappeared for me when Tamaki’s clothing was burned away by Orochi’s flame whip.
  • In training with Hikage and Hinata, Tamaki rises to the occasion and is praised by Chief Shinmon. A touching violin music plays, interrupted by Tamaki’s missing clothing and her bare bottom.
  • The fight between Rekka and Shinra was one of my favorite battles. It showed what a psychopath Rekka really is and what kind of threat he poses. Yet even here, serious battle scenes are interrupted because Shinra uses Tamaki’s breasts as an airbag.

There’s even a name for her bad luck: Tamaki suffers from the “Lucky Lecher Lure” syndrome, which is why her clothes keep falling off. This bad luck is explained by the fact that the girl cannot control her powers. Her body unconsciously reacts to the heat of her own powers, causing her to lose control of her clothing.

Such characters or moments are nothing new in the anime world. There are entire animes that rely on such effects. These include harem animes like Trinity Seven or High School DxD. A prominent example of an anime with many fan-service moments, which you might remember from earlier, is the RTL2 anime Ranma 1/2. 

What is fan service? Fan service refers to elements in animes or video games that are included simply to please the viewer. This includes exaggerated violence or depictions of oversized or naked body parts.

But in Fire Force, it feels out of place to me. I was actually interested in the anime because it has a dark story and I was curious about the mystery behind why people spontaneously combust. The fan-service moments constantly pulled me out of the action. Moreover, according to the lore, Tamaki is only 17 years old, which makes it even harder for me to accept. 

Currently, there are only two options for how I deal with Fire Force:

  • I can rewatch the anime and fast forward when Tamaki gets “plagued by bad luck” again. However, fast-forwarding also pulls me out of battles, and I have to time precisely when to stop fast-forwarding. Therefore, it’s more likely that I…
  • will leave the anime aside and unfortunately not watch the third season either.

Another alternative would be to read the manga. But even there, Tamaki is supposed to be just as annoying, which would pull me out of the action again. I doubt I will ever finish watching or reading the story.

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Is there an anime or manga for you that you couldn’t enjoy to the end because one character annoyed you? Tell me in the comments which character you would most like to delete from a story! Interestingly, One Piece author Eiichiro Oda is annoyed by his own character: Why Ruffy annoyed the “One Piece” creator more than all his characters

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The company behind Baldur’s Gate 3 confronts a fan mod that even the CEO of Larian approves of

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A mod combines Stardew Valley with Baldur’s Gate 3 and even enchanted the CEO of Larian. However, Wizards of the Coast seemed to see their intellectual property at risk and had the mod taken offline. Now they are rowing back.

What kind of mod is it? “Baldur’s Village” is a mod for Stardew Valley that brings characters, places, and events from Baldur’s Gate 3 into the popular farming sim. Larian CEO Swen Vincke gushed at the release of the mod in early March on X: “So much love has gone into this – great job!”

But not everyone was pleased with the work: Wizards of the Coast, the rights holders of Dungeons and Dragons – and thus also Baldur’s Gate 3 – had Baldur’s Village blocked on Nexus Mods via a DMCA takedown.

WotC meanwhile has its own plans for the future of the franchise:

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WotC says: It was just a mistake

This is the current state: On the night of April 1, 2025, Wizards of the Coast issued a statement and apologized for the incident: “The DMCA takedown against Baldur’s Village was mistakenly carried out. We are currently working to correct this so that fans and the Stardew community can continue to enjoy this great mod.” (Via PC Gamer)

Meanwhile, Baldur’s Village is even available for download again on Nexus Mods.

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Previously, Vincke again spoke out on X in favor of the mod. Such high-quality fan creations are proof that the work resonates and are a unique form of word-of-mouth marketing. The CEO of Larian admits that it can be challenging to protect an IP, but there are better ways to handle such issues (via X).

What does the community say? They are glad that Baldur’s Village is back, but they are not fully convinced by WotC’s accidental copyright strike. A user quips on Reddit: “Seems like the legal department didn’t talk to the PR department before hitting the process button.”

There is also a discussion in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit that is laced with sarcasm:

  • ImNotASWFanboy: “My goodness, mistakenly issued? That is terribly unfortunate. I hope WotC tightens its processes and controls in this area, so that such cases can be avoided and/or detected earlier.”
  • Chicken_Ingots: “Yes, it would really be a shame if D&D fans accidentally boycotted their system in favor of other TTRPGs.”
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The relationship between fans and Wizards of the Coast is anyway tense. The love that the community shows Baldur’s Gate 3 apparently does not extend to the rights holder. They have made a fortune with Baldur’s Gate 3, cutting the team behind Anthem 2.0’s new AAA game

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Water levels in games are the final boss that many gamers fear

Johanna Johanna Reading time 3 minutes

Water levels in games are hated by many players. MeinMMO has looked for possible reasons and presents them to you here.

No matter if in Mario, Sonic or other games. Water levels exist in many games but are hated by most players. We have dealt with the reasons for the aversion to water levels.

The game Subnautica takes place completely underwater. A nightmare for every water level hater:

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No Air

Water levels can sometimes feel like a time-limited mission. The protagonists generally cannot breathe underwater and can only hold their breath for a limited time.

The air bar can then be refilled with air bubbles, or players have to constantly swim to the surface to get new air. This creates stress for the players. They are thus forced to traverse the level faster and are constantly searching for the next opportunity to breathe.

Thus, a relaxed exploration of the level is not possible, as the danger of lacking air constantly looms over them.

Player Movement Limitations

A water level has a completely different nature than most other levels, as the protagonists have to swim. Where the character could run, sprint, and jump in other levels, they can now only perform one movement: swim forward.

In most cases, this means no attacks are possible or the character suddenly has completely different abilities. These are all things that players need to adapt to at first.

Since a water level is usually only short or the water occurrences last only for one world and otherwise do not occur in the game, players only have to get used to the water for this short time. This can cause frustration for players since they only need the newly learned abilities that one time.

Furthermore, the controls are often not adequately adapted to the conditions of the water level or do not match the rest of the game. For example, Sonic is actually super fast in his platforming games, but in the underwater world, his speed is slowed down. This does not really fit the lightning-fast hedgehog and removes a significant aspect of the gameplay in the water levels.

Lack of Orientation

Since water levels differ from the traditional levels of the game and must often be traversed in a completely different way, players often lack orientation.

Moreover, players are completely at the mercy of the level and its conditions. For example, currents can come into play that massively affect movement and can sweep the player away.

Additionally, there is a lack of adequate light underwater if the protagonist does not carry one. This further complicates the orientation for players.

Water level in Horizon Forbidden West
In Horizon Forbidden West, the holograms are the only source of light.

Enemies Have an Advantage

Enemies have a significant advantage in underwater levels compared to players. They are much better adapted to the environment and can attack better.

While the player is still struggling with the controls, they must simultaneously protect themselves from enemy attacks.

Fear of Water: Thalassophobia

A somewhat different reason that does not necessarily relate to the design of water levels is thalassophobia or aquaphobia. It is the fear of water.

For those affected, they do not even have to be near “real” water to feel fear. Often, it is enough for the situation to be simulated, as in playing an underwater level.

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The main problem with water levels does not seem to be the water itself. There are many games, such as Subnautica, that enjoy high popularity, even though they take place entirely underwater.

It is rather the transition from “normal” levels to water levels that can evoke frustration in players since they must adapt to completely different conditions.

What do you think of water levels? Let us know in the comments! Have you ever wondered why healing potions are red and mana potions are blue? MeinMMO author Caroline Fuller has answered that question for you in this article: Why are healing potions red and mana potions blue?

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Those who knew a special code 25 years ago could use Windows XP for free

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

25 years ago, a Windows XP activation key caused a stir. Those who knew this key could install the operating system for free on PCs, even before the official release.

In 2001, Microsoft introduced its new operating system Windows XP. As the magazine Xataka reported, a code caused an unexpected turn just weeks after the grand launch of Windows XP.

A warez group had access to a copy of the operating system before the official release and distributed it along with the working license key “FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8”.

With AI, such license keys can already be generated if asked correctly. And other sensitive data is also not safe:

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A key that turned the market upside down

This is the key in question: The volume license key “FCKGW” (VLK) was distributed by the warez group Devil’s Own 35 days before the official release of Windows XP in 2001. This key allowed users to install Windows XP while bypassing the usual activation by Microsoft, which was illegal.

Warez groups specialize in cracking and illegally distributing digital products such as software. Their goal is to circumvent copy protection mechanisms and make software available for free. In this case, Devil’s Own not only released the activation key, but also an ISO file of Windows XP on P2P platforms like eMule, enabling the distribution of the system without the need for an official license.

How was the key distributed? The key was released along with an NFO file that described the details of the leak and the key. Additionally, images of a burned CD and the “FCKGW” key circulated online. Microsoft had introduced the activation system of Windows XP to prevent piracy. However, the key undermined the effectiveness of the protective measures.

Microsoft’s response: The damage was already done

The impact on Microsoft: Although Microsoft later blocked the “FCKGW” key with the Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) in August 2004, the damage was already done. Millions of users had installed Windows XP for free using the illegal key. As Microsoft acknowledged at the time, the spread of this key had significant effects on the sales figures of Windows XP.

What happened after the blockade? The fact that Microsoft tried to close the leak changed little about the already widely adopted use of the system. The key was completely blocked, making activation with the key impossible. PCs that were activated with this key no longer received updates and were confronted with WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) notifications. Nevertheless, XP continued to be used in many regions, especially in developing countries, for years after the release of Windows 7.

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Even years later, the community still remembered this code. It kept appearing in forums, memes, and nostalgic discussions. On Reddit, users regularly celebrated the anniversary of the key and wondered how they still remembered it. But how much do piracy actually impact software developers? A recent study on Denuvo provides insight into this.

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He sold his tech company for 1 billion US dollars, now says: “I’m rich, but I have no more goals in life”

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Loom is a recording app for mobile and PC. The founders have now sold their software for a lot of money. One of the founders, Vinay Hiremath, explained: Now he has a lot of money, but no more goals in life.

Who was sold? Vinay Hiremath, founder of the recording app Loom, sold his young startup in 2023 to the Australian tech company Atlassian. Purchase price: 975 million euros. After the purchase, he stated in his own blog that he had significant problems after the sale.

Hiremath shared his feelings of cluelessness and uncertainty in a long blog post titled “I’m rich and have no idea what to do with my life”.

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“Infinitely much freedom, but I don’t know what to do with it”

Hiremath explained in his own blog post that he finds himself in the unusual position of never having to work again. Because he now has enough money. And he also no longer has the desire to earn money or gain prestige:

Life has been like a fog over the past year. After I sold my company, I find myself in the completely untenable position of never having to work again. Everything feels like a side job, but not in an inspiring way. I no longer have the same basic needs that drive me to earn money or gain status. I have infinitely much freedom, but I don’t know what to do with it, and honestly, I’m not particularly optimistic about life.

He himself stated: “When you work on something for a decade that takes up your whole life, it’s hard to let go of the certainty and the goal you’ve become accustomed to.”

By the way, he declined a position at his founded company. Had he been with his company, he would have received a fixed bonus of 60 million US dollars over 4 years. However, he declined it.

What is he doing now? In his blog, he explained that he is now living in Hawaii and studying physics. His next goal is to start a new company, but he wants to acquire some physical fundamentals first.

So now I’m in Hawaii. I’m learning physics. And why? The reason I tell myself is that I want to acquire some basics so that I can start a company that creates real-world products. That sounds plausible, but I’m currently learning to accept that I’m happy learning physics.

In a podcast with Moneywise (via YouTube.com) he explained, however, that he is currently unemployed and looking for an internship.

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His Indian compatriot Daksh Gupta views work quite differently: The young boss explains that in his company one must work 80 hours a week. But this receives little positive feedback. He himself defends: As a startup, one has to struggle against great competition and must assert oneself against it: The 22-year-old boss of a company demands 80 hours a week from his employees: “We offer no work-life balance”

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Former PlayStation boss advises Sony not to focus only on the best graphics

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Sony is known for its exclusive titles on the PlayStation 5, particularly for single-player games that focus on epic stories and beautiful graphics. The former head of PlayStation, Shuhei Yoshida, stated in an interview that in the future one should not rely solely on graphics.

Who is Shuhei Yoshida? Between 2008 and 2019, Shuhei Yoshida was the head of PlayStation Studios. As a producer, he worked on iconic titles such as Crash Bandicoot, Gran Turismo, and Spyro the Dragon.

He left the company in 2019, but regularly speaks up about PlayStation-related topics. Most recently, he advocated for remakes, for example. In a recent interview, he discussed the direction of Sony. He is confident that one cannot only rely on beautiful graphics to be successful in the future.

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What does Shuhei Yoshida say about the graphical direction of PlayStation? Shuhei Yoshida spoke in an interview with the Japanese website AV Watch. On his X-Account, the journalist Genki translated parts of the interview. Yoshida concludes that PlayStation needs to rethink its direction instead of continuing to focus on the most beautiful graphics.

So far, the DNA of PlayStation has been characterized by values such as “top graphics” that have persisted since Mr. Kutaragi’s time. Users have expected this from PlayStation games. However, it is time for us to rethink this. Of course, I consider it necessary to provide the best (in terms of graphic quality) for those who want it. But to remain broadly popular among users, we must change our way of thinking.

While Yoshida is convinced that one should still rely on big games with great graphics, he believes that it’s time to rethink how to proceed for the future. In this regard, he states that it would be best to have a younger generation involved. However, he is optimistic about what the team will do in the future.

What is the problem with AAA games? Large and graphically impressive games are very expensive and time-consuming to develop. This leads to high risks and can result in major flops, such as Concord.

Development times are getting longer, and smaller games can be a good buffer for that. A significant success was also Astro Bot. As a 3D platformer, it is a rather atypical game for modern Sony, but it has been well received, even by MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz.

Through games like Astro Bot, new target groups can also be reached. As Gamesradar reported, the game sold 1.5 million copies in the first 2 months, and a remarkable 37% of those have not purchased a first-party title in 2 years.

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How things will develop for PlayStation in the future remains to be seen. However, the video game company has done quite well with the PS4 and PS5. Before that, they had issues with the PS3, as the console caused significant losses initially, as he revealed in another interview: The PS3 caused Sony headaches; the former head thought ‘PlayStation was done.’

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Reacher actor wanted to shoot a scene in season 3 himself, immediately regretted the worst 5 minutes of his life

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With the series Reacher, Amazon Prime was able to breathe new life into the action hero. This is also due to lead actor Alan Ritchson, who seems born for this role. In season 3, we can expect the most intense fight scenes yet. The actor noticed this himself, as he pushed himself too hard.

Warning: Spoilers: This article contains minor spoilers about a fight in Reacher season 3.

What is this fight scene about? In season 3, there’s for the first time an opponent who is even bigger than Reacher himself. Reacher has to face Paulie, played by Olivier Richters, a foe he cannot easily defeat physically.

The final fight between the two is not only quite brutal, but the physicality of both actors is also highlighted. This is partly because Ritchson performed some scenes himself because he was determined to do so. However, he regretted it immediately in one scene.

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You will die if you do this

What happened in this fight scene? In a YouTube video from Stream Wars, parts of the cast discuss which scene was their favorite in season 3. Alan Ritchson talks about the final fight against Paulie. The usually strong and steadfast Reacher is really shaken up.

In one scene, Paulie throws him through a table. The camera films from above and you can see Ritchson’s face. The actor wanted this scene filmed just like this, even though he was told it was too dangerous. They preferred to use a stunt double and film from below.

However, Ritchson insisted, even though he was told: You will die if you do this. He filmed the scene anyway and quickly realized the danger. Ritchson explains that he briefly saw black and thought he had broken his back.

I remember the lights briefly going out when I hit the ground. I thought, “Am I dead?” when I woke up. And I was pulled out of the frame. I only thought: […]I think they will be right and be upset that I broke my spine.

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson on a special stunt

Fortunately, it was just a feeling and Alan Ritchson did not break his spine. He further recounts that it was the worst 5 minutes of his life and that he had even insisted on them because he really wanted to shoot this scene.

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Ironically, his children were supposed to be on set that day, and he wanted to hide his injury from them. Besides this action scene, he mentions the quieter scenes with actress Sonja Cassidy. These scenes are not only magical moments for the show, but also for him. For the author of the books, Alan Ritchson is the perfect choice for the role: The author of Reacher explains whether Tom Cruise or Alan Ritchson is the better choice

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