On March 29, an event by Red Bull took place in Cologne. The Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller won the “Jump and Run” with his team, triumphing with a peak of 71,000 viewers on Twitch. The finale took an unfortunate turn: musician Joey Kelly accidentally injured Sebastian “Rewinside” Meyer, who was neck and neck with Papaplatte.
The event was staged similarly to a full-length Pro-7 show, complete with hosts, off-screen commentators, and an audience in the hall.
The ending dragged on a bit and had a strange and unfortunate twist. The concept of the final game did not seem fully thought out. With musician Joey Kelly, Red Bull introduced a surprising end boss into the game, who significantly interfered in the finale of the multi-hour show.
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This is how challenges for Papaplatte became a livelihood
End boss Joey Kelly significantly intervenes in the game
Why was the ending so strange? In the end, the 4 team captains had to run over an obstacle course in the water. Their team members were positioned at the edge and could throw various items at the opposing participants, which they could purchase in an “item shop” with previously earned coins.
The strange idea, however: musician Joey Kelly stood at the last obstacle as the “end boss” and was supposed to hinder the participants further.
This was the result: Participants NoWay and Amar both had problems with the first obstacles and fell behind, while Rewinside and Papaplatte navigated the obstacles well. Rewinside had already impressed with a similar course prior and looked like the clear favorite. Papaplatte kept up well.
Both arrived at the final obstacle almost simultaneously. Joey Kelly alternately blocked both by hitting their upper bodies and heads with a blue foam bag.
But just as Kelly was focusing on Rewinside, Papaplatte was able to throw himself forward with all his might, get past Joey Kelly unscathed, and win the event.
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This is how the event went on Twitch: Papaplatte and his team did not only win the event in the stadium, but Papaplatte also won the indirect duel of participants on Twitch.
The most viewers followed the event through his Twitch channel:
At peak, the streamer Papaplatte had 71,114 viewers.
The second-placed NoWay reached a peak of 11,460 viewers.
A tech expert examined how quality water coolers are constructed. His conclusion: half of the products fail. At least one product is highly recommended, while another contains a banned amount of lead.
Water coolers or AIOs are particularly popular among enthusiasts, as they generally provide better cooling than pure air coolers.
The AIO liquid cooling is a closed cooling system that consists of a pump, a radiator with fans, hoses, and a special coolant. The user only needs to install the system in their gaming PC with relatively little effort.
Igor Wallossek, a well-known hardware expert, has now examined half a dozen AIO coolers. Users complained about clogged pipes or strange corrosion. The expert notes that manufacturers are using significantly cheaper materials than officially stated.
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Brass alloy instead of high-quality copper
What did the expert examine? With a grinding machine and a milling machine, he examined the materials that manufacturers use in their cooling elements. He paid particular attention to what the manufacturers specify as materials. He focused his investigations on pipes, screws, nuts, solder, operating fluids, and other things. You can read the entire test, spanning 8 pages with all details and measurements, directly at Igorslab.de.
It is also important to note that he did not test the cooling performance, but only the material composition. So what is promised to the customer, and what is actually included with advantages and disadvantages in their home gaming PC. He tested the following products:
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper X-Flow 120mm
Aqua Computer airplex radical 2/120, aluminum fins
Bykski CR-RD120RC-TN-V2, D30 V2 Full Copper
EKWB Quantum Surface P120M – Black
Hardware Labs Black Ice Nemesis GTS – 120 Xflow
Watercool HEATKILLER RAD 120-S Black
This is what he found: In his tests, he had to find out that half of the brands sold coolers made with cheaper materials than those specified, with the most common example being the alleged use of copper, while in reality it was a copper-zinc alloy similar to brass. Even a well-known premium manufacturer like EKWB performed poorly in the test.
The problem is mainly that manufacturers advertise significantly higher quality materials than what ultimately ends up in the sold product.
In one tested model, a high lead content is even present, which is banned in Germany at that level.
However, there is also a silver lining: the manufacturer Aqua Computer does everything right with its cooling product and accurately discloses the materials used.
Sloppiness and Negligence in Quality Management
What is his conclusion? In his conclusion, he addresses primarily the manufacturers of the products. He stated that many manufacturers need to invest more time in their quality management and cannot rely on their intermediaries during inspections and tests. He views the inaccurate material descriptions as negligence, not as intentional misrepresentation by the manufacturers:
I do not understand the whole lot of suppliers who lack minimal quality management and who rely solely on the OEM instead of conducting genuine spot checks and tests. I do not even assume intent, just nonchalant negligence or even laziness.
Those looking to upgrade their gaming system can either buy new or used hardware. In particular, used hardware can often save money and sometimes yield real bargains. Due to high prices, even old graphics cards are currently worth a lot of money.
In Path of Exile 2, the developers made a change just before the release of the new season. This will ensure more loot and directly addresses the players’ requests.
What is this innovation? The developers of Path of Exile 2 have announced that the new season, starting on April 4, 2025, will overhaul the well-known resurrection system. The maps that players conquer in the endgame will also receive respawn portals, just like those in the campaign.
In a conversation with MeinMMO, the developers justified this step by stating that there had been a significant break between the campaign and the endgame. While the campaign is designed to present players with significant challenges that should only be overcome after several attempts, the endgame is ruthless and requires everything to be completed in one attempt.
This very situation is what the developers aim to combat with the introduction of revivals in the endgame. The maps will have a varying number of respawn options depending on the difficulty level of the map. However, players saw this as a problem.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile 2:
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Last-Minute Change
What was the problem? After this and all other innovations of the new season of Path of Exile 2 were announced, there were many questions for the developers. One concern was that the limitation of respawn portals would effectively reduce the loot in the game.
Previously, players could return to their stash up to 6 times as long as their characters were alive to store loot. However, this consumed one of the portals each time. With the reduction of portals to just one at higher difficulty levels, the innovation would lead to significantly less loot.
How did the developers respond? The developers of Path of Exile 2 acknowledged the valid concerns of the players and came up with a new concept over the weekend on how to ensure plenty of loot despite the new resurrection system in the endgame.
In a recent statement (via PathofExile.com), the creatives announced that visits to the stash will no longer consume portals. This means that all characters can return to the stash an unlimited number of times to store their loot.
It will now be possible for the first time to loot and store every item on every map, provided that the character survives. Overall, there is now more instead of less loot due to this innovation.
With Dawn of the Hunt, a major update for Path of Exile 2 is launching, bringing many items, skills, a new class, and further expansion classes to the ARPG. We have already highlighted the most important features of the new season patch upon its announcement: Path of Exile 2 changes all classes, saying: You can say goodbye to your OP builds
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Many apps are offered in the market that can help you learn languages. MeinMMO presents the best options currently available.
Do you want to vacation in a foreign country or simply understand the language of your fellow players when trying out a new MMORPG?
In our article, we present the best options available if you are looking for a language learning app. Many apps are free, but several features are hidden behind a subscription.
This is what you will find in our article: We provide detailed presentations of 5 apps. At the end of the article, you will find a few more apps and options tailored to very specific needs or otherwise worth recommending.
Platform: Android, iOS, Web version (PC) | Price: free or 10.99 euros per month | Supported Languages: 43
Duolingo is one of the most well-known apps for learning languages. Duolingo relies on bright colors and strong gamification. With various concepts, it tries to convince people to stay engaged.
Duolingo can be used for free in its basic features and offers many languages to learn. Duolingo primarily aims to entertain. The focus is on reading and writing, not on having conversations. If you want individual support, then Duolingo is also not the right app for you.
Pro
playful, strong “gamification”
free, but with ads
accessible and user-friendly
Contra
focus on reading and writing, not speaking
concept for the mass market and no individualized learning
Babbel takes a stronger learning approach and focuses on proper lessons and grammatical understanding. As a result, it feels less playful and a bit dry, but you learn typical phrases and greetings that can help you on vacation. Babbel operates on a paid subscription model (starting at 13 euros), but is ad-free.
Pro
reading, writing, and conversations
tailored to individual learning
speech recognition technology to help users improve their pronunciation
provides cultural understanding
Contra
only subscription model (starting at 13 euros), but ad-free
little gamification and community content
fewer languages than free models
Memrise
Platform: iOS, Android | Price: free or 13.65 euros per month | Supported Languages: 75+
Memrise is somewhat like a vocabulary trainer with a few extra advantages. Therefore, Memrise is well-suited for building vocabulary and learning simple sentences for vacation. Thanks to the community, you will also find support for very specific language topics.
However, how to use the language in daily life or grammar is not taught. The basic functions of Memrise are free, but most content is paid.
Pro
focus on vocabulary with flashcards
video material from native speakers
many specific and niche topics (community-generated content)
Contra
focus on reading and writing, not speaking
little help with grammar
offline mode is paid
free version is heavily limited
Mondly
Platform: iOS, Android, Web app | Price: Free or 12.99 per month | Supported Languages: 41
Mondly also relies on strong gamification like Duolingo: competitions and regular puzzles with leaderboards aim to challenge participants. Mondly features a very colorful design and focuses on short, quick lessons to learn words or phrases. The app primarily targets beginners, with little emphasis on grammar.
Pro
strong focus on “gamification” with competitions, puzzles, and more
fair, but paid model with lifetime purchase
focus on everyday vocabulary
Contra
little explanation of grammatical rules
app feels cluttered, almost clumsy
mostly content for beginners
free version is heavily limited
Busuu
Platform: Android, iOS, Web app | Price: Free or 13.99 euros per month | Supported Languages: 14
Busuu offers extensive opportunities for learning languages. This includes not only grammar but also support from native speakers. Completed exercises can then be checked with AI.
Busuu focuses on writing and reading, with little conversation practice. The free version is heavily restricted, and Busuu offers only a few languages (13).
Pro
support from native speakers (community)
integrated grammar lessons
AI-driven support for each individual user
Contra
few languages (13) compared to other providers
speech recognition is inconsistent
little help on how to use the language in everyday life
Language learning apps: 4 additional noteworthy options
Anki: Anki is a free open-source app for learning flashcards. You can also import flashcards from the community to study or create your own. However, there is no professional support in learning.
Rosetta Stone: Only available for a fee (starting at 14.95 per month for 3 months) and is mainly aimed at advanced users. The app is neutral and not very playful. Rosetta Stone focuses on listening and speaking without explanations or translations.
Pimsleur: Paid (around 15 euros) Dr. Paul Pimsleur developed a language learning method focusing on listening to audio files and loudly repeating sentences. The app and the offering come across as significantly outdated compared to similar competing products.
Yabla: A purely paid video platform for learning (starting at 12.95 euros per month). The app offers a wide selection of videos and provides some gamification. The offered video content is older, and grammar is only offered to a limited extent. Overall, the video platform seems outdated compared to other providers.
Prices have been rising for months. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tried several apps to be more economical. And it has really paid off. Because at the end of the month, there were always a few euros left because he actually left an app on his phone: I use a free app on Android, saving around 30 euros every month
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Luffy has found not only loyal crew members on his journey in One Piece, but also close allies outside the Straw Hat Crew. These characters have helped him in difficult times and proven to be true friends. MeinMMO presents the 5 most loyal of them.
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How were the characters selected? There are many figures in One Piece who have supported Luffy. However, some of them stand out due to their loyalty, their significant role in the story, and their close bond with Luffy. Three central criteria were taken into account for this selection:
Characters who have helped Luffy multiple times
Characters who have a close personal connection to him
Individuals who have a strong influence on the plot
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Trafalgar Law
Who is he? Trafalgar Law is the captain of the Heart Pirates and a former Shichibukai, meaning a former member of the Seven Samurai. He is a talented doctor and possesses the Op-Op Fruit, which allows him to freely manipulate people and objects within a certain area.
Law first meets Monkey D. Luffy during the Sabaody Archipelago arc. He, like Luffy and Eustass Kid, is part of the so-called “Worst Generation,” a group of promising young pirates with a bounty of over 100 million Berry.
Why is he a loyal ally? Trafalgar Law saved Luffy’s life after the Marineford War. He appeared with his submarine in the midst of chaos, took the severely injured Luffy on board, and brought him to safety.
Later, on Punk Hazard, Law formed an alliance with Luffy. His goal was to overthrow Donquixote Doflamingo in Dressrosa, as he was responsible for his past suffering. However, although their original deal ended afterwards, Law remained by Luffy’s side. He supported him in Zou, Whole Cake Island, and Wano, where they fought together against Kaido.
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A grind in World of Warcraft is so exhausting that most players in WoW give up before the first reward. Only gold farmers are pleased.
In World of Warcraft, there are many rewards that are tied to different challenges. Some require skill, others require luck – and some simply require an extremely large amount of time. When time is required, it is usually referred to as a grind because the same tasks must be repeated over and over. For a handful of rewards from Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt, this grind has now escalated: Diverse Mechanica is probably the worst PvE grind in the history of the game.
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What do you do with Diverse Mechanica? Diverse Mechanica is a currency in Lorenhalt, even though it is not displayed in the “Currency” window but ends up in your inventory. You can exchange the Mechanica at two different vendors – for 25 of them you receive one of 3 mounts, for 5-10 you receive one of 6 different pets.
The problem: Diverse Mechanica is so rare that you have to farm intensely for weeks or months to receive even a few of the rewards. Even if you have achieved everything else in Lorenhalt, you will only possess a fraction of the necessary Diverse Mechanica.
How do you get Diverse Mechanica? In theory, there are Diverse Mechanica (“Miscellaneous Mechanica”) from several sources in Lorenhalt:
All rare enemies (“Rare Spawns”) have a small chance of 1-2 % to drop a Diverse Mechanica. The chance is slightly increased for Elite Rares.
Overflowing trash containers (from Fame level 13) have a chance of about 1 % to contain a Diverse Mechanica.
The Paragon boxes of the Goblin factions have a chance to contain 1-2 Diverse Mechanica.
Gold farmers are excited about big rewards
The only ones who seem to be really happy about this type of grind are gold farmers with an army of alt characters and a lot, a lot of time. Because the rare enemies can be looted once daily per character, not per account. So, anyone with 50 characters at level 80 can farm the various rares 50 times a day and thus has multiple chances for the Diverse Mechanica. This is extremely time-consuming, but can be worth it.
With this massive number of chances, several Diverse Mechanica can be obtained per day. The mounts and pets that can be purchased with them can be sold for several million gold in the auction house, making it a relatively efficient grind to earn gold in the game.
This is how the community reacts: In the WoW subreddit, it is agreed that Diverse Mechanica is the worst grind in a very long time – if not even in the history of World of Warcraft. Some of the comments:
“I have seen exactly 2 of them in 4 weeks, with hundreds of rare kills, maxed cartel reputation, I am doing everything. It is very bad. This is a much bigger grind than it needs to be – especially if you have no army of twinks.” – glamdr1ng
“Holy shit, I didn’t even know that this is a currency. I have only gotten one of them so far and thought it was a part for the car or something.” – Jagermonstruo
“I have decided that this and the reputation of the Dark Infused are two reputation grinds I don’t want to waste time on. There is so much else to do and I just don’t have time for these two.” – goblocker
It is clear that this grind is among the toughest that World of Warcraft has presented in recent years. Anyone who wants all the rewards will likely spend many months in Lorenhalt – a long time, especially when the next expansion “Midnight” goes live. At least if Blizzard doesn’t change anything. Five other mounts in The War Within are significantly easier to farm.
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The story of Monster Hunter Wilds is divided into chapters. MeinMMO explains how much playing time is in Monster Hunter Wilds and how many chapters there are.
How many chapters does Monster Hunter Wilds have? Monster Hunter Wilds has a total of 6 chapters. However, the individual chapters are further divided into sections, each offering multiple quest lines:
Monster Hunter Wilds offers a total of 6 chapters
The 6 chapters are divided into a total of 21 sections.
The individual sections are also partially divided into 1 to 3 quests.
In the following article, we explain in detail what you should know about the structure of Monster Hunter Wilds.
How long is the playtime of Monster Hunter Wilds? According to the English-language magazine Polygon.com, you will spend between 15 and 20 hours just on the main story, depending on how fast you play. If you skip sequences, you can also get through in 5 – 8 hours.
Monster Hunter Wilds has launched on PC, Xbox, and PS5. Everyone approaches games differently and we like to play with guides. If you’re similar, you will find here a collection of all important guides to Monster Hunter Wilds on MeinMMO: Monster Hunter Wilds: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Information Overview
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In Monster Hunter Wilds you can buy Commission Tickets, also known as Commission Tickets, but what are they good for and how do you get this rare material? We will show you.
Where can you find Commission Tickets? The Commission Tickets can currently only be purchased from the support ship, which occasionally appears in the Wind Plane at the base camp.
The captain of the ship, Santiago, brings you many useful things depending on the order, including the Commission Tickets – but those are ultra rare. To have a chance for the tickets, you need to use the option “Request Goods” with Santiago. There you will then select “Equipment Materials”.
Note that you might be able to acquire one of these tickets with a bit of luck on your next visit, but this is very rare. However, there is a way to farm them quickly.
Update from March 31, 2025: The article has been structurally revised.
When does the ship spawn? The support ship appears at intervals in the base camp of the Wind Plane and even though its spawn appears random, it is time-bound.
Santiago appears every 3 days, during which he sells his selection for 3 days. After that, you have to wait another 3 days until he is there again for 3 days.
How do I farm the tickets? To farm the tickets, you can use the “Rest” mechanic to fast forward time. However, since “Rest” is expensive, we will now show you a method to earn guild points continuously and fast forward time without loss. Proceed as follows:
Build a field camp in the Carmin Woods “Area 8: Underground Lake”
Here you should farm
Now harvest the three ore veins and proceed to the first fishing spot, which you can reach with a short dive in the cave
Take your fishing net and catch all fish, mainly the platinum fish
Now go to the second fishing spot near your camp and repeat the fishing process
Now go to the camp and select:
Rest
Fill and morning
Repeat the process 3x until the ship appears and visit Santiago
If no ticket is offered, simply repeat until the ship is there again
With this method, you will receive 100 points per platinum fish and depending on the situation, you can collect up to 600–900 guild points per farm route. Each “Rest” only costs 300 points, so you are always in the plus and do not have to worry about going bankrupt.
What do I need the tickets for? You need the tickets for the stylish “Commission Armor Set”. Thanks to Santiago, this can, however, become a test of patience – his offer is not always the hit, making it difficult to quickly get the set.
If you want to craft powerful weapons from mighty creatures in Monster Hunter Wilds, you need not only the specific monster materials but also occasionally Hunter Symbol 1, 2, or 3. We explain how to obtain them in this guide.
Update: On March 31, 2025, we updated the article and verified it with new information.
What are Hunter Symbols? Hunter Symbols are special materials required for various weapons to upgrade them to rarity 8. There are Hunter Symbols 1, 2, and 3, and they are not specific to a monster but are related to the quest’s difficulty.
How do I obtain Hunter Symbols? Hunter Symbols are exclusively obtained by completing investigations and quests with hardened monsters. The quest’s difficulty determines which Hunter Symbol you can receive.
Hunter Symbol 1: You can unlock the material in 5-star investigations.
Hunter Symbol 2: You can unlock the material in 6-star investigations.
Hunter Symbol 3: You can unlock the material in 7- and 8-star investigations.
To see the difficulty, simply go to your map. There, you can see the monster list on the right side, along with the difficulty and which materials you are guaranteed to receive. It is important for the Hunter Symbols that the monsters are hardened.
Below the video, we detail which hardened monster you need to hunt for each Hunter Symbol.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, there are many mechanics and pieces of information that you don’t instantly get from the game. Some simple functions are hidden in nested menus. If you are looking for general tips and help, check out our guide overview: Monster Hunter Wilds: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Info at a Glance
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Ghosts and supernatural phenomena have fascinated people for centuries. In the world of anime, there are numerous series that deal with this theme and immerse the viewer in exciting stories. Here are 5 anime where ghosts play a central role.
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What were the criteria for selecting the anime? When selecting these 5 anime, the focus was on series where ghosts create spine-chilling moments. Various aspects were considered to compile an exciting and diverse list.
The anime were selected based on the following criteria:
In each series, ghosts or supernatural phenomena play a crucial role in the storyline.
The selection includes various genres such as horror, mystery, thriller, and comedy to cater to different tastes.
Each anime features a captivating atmosphere, whether through creepy tension, unexpected twists, or a dense storyline.
Mysterious Disappearances
What is it about? 28-year-old Sumireko Ogawa is an ambitious writer with a passion for supernatural stories. However, as her manuscripts do not garner interest from publishers, she works in a bookstore to make ends meet. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes afflicted by a curse that suddenly makes her youthful.
Her mysterious colleague Ren Adashino offers her his help to break the curse. In the process, Sumireko discovers that Ren and his sister Oto are hunting so-called “Curiosities” – supernatural phenomena that they can exchange for tickets for a secret underground train. Fascinated by this hidden world, Sumireko joins the siblings and helps them solve mysterious cases.
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What makes the anime so special? The story of Mysterious Disappearances is heavily inspired by Asian folklore and offers a captivating mix of mystery and supernatural. There are also some ecchi elements, but only to a small degree. The anime has a simple yet incredibly beautiful story that is very well executed.
The characters, especially Oto, but also Sumireko, undergo subtle yet profound development that unfolds over the series. And Ren Adashino also plays a significant role as he firmly believes in Sumireko’s talent as a writer. Her first book, ‘Wanders Alone, Horn Ahead like the Rhinoceros’, which she wrote at the age of 15, holds special emotional value for him and connects the two on a personal level.
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In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can customize your profile to a certain extent. A player from Japan is using this opportunity for a heartfelt cause that is now touching part of the community.
What can be customized in the profile? The hunter profile in Monster Hunter Wilds is somewhat like your business card. There you can not only immortalize your hero, their Palico companion, and their Saikrii mount against a fancy background, but you can also display various statistics, achievements, and even personal comments.
How has the Japanese player used this? Currently, a screenshot is circulating on Reddit showing part of a Japanese player’s profile. Specifically, the kill statistics for eight monsters and a message from the player are visible.
For those who cannot read Japanese, one detail will probably stand out: The Semi-Elder Gore Magala, a particularly impressive monster from MHW, has already been defeated 405 times. The other seven displayed monsters only had to meet their demise between 3 to 70 times.
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Love declaration from Japan
How is the community reacting? So far, the post has garnered over 9,700 upvotes and 330 comments. This is not only due to the unusually high encounters with Gore Magala, but also because of the heartfelt profile message.
PomeloReasonable3950 translates the message on Reddit: “Mama, I love you very much. Please take care of me.” He also explains: “It is the sweet message of the player to his mother, who passed away earlier this year.”
pakkieressaberesojaj adds on Reddit: “It must definitely be a borderline situation or someone has passed away. Japanese people usually do not use this verb for ‘I love you’ unless the person is in a very bad situation.”
ThatOneGuyNumberTwo writes on Reddit: “Damn it. Hopefully, the guy is doing okay. Rest in peace.”
Later, the author of the lines spoke out himself. SayuriHideyoshi writes on Reddit: “Wow, this is a bit embarrassing. That is actually me. Yes, my mother passed away this year. I placed this text there to still feel connected to her in games with signatures/comments on my profile and in my Discord.”
Furthermore, the player explains that he has so many kills of Gore Magala because he regularly helps others take down the beast. The monster had surprised him twice, which is why he developed a strategy with which he feels quite comfortable in the fight against Magala. He is now using this to make it easier for others to fight.
Croatian Luka “Perkz” Perković has earned millions in salaries over the years in League of Legends, only to now find his currently undignified end. His comeback in the regional league NLC was a disaster. His entire team in LoL, “The Ruddy Sack”, is falling apart after not even 3 months.
When did Perkz earn the big money? Perkz built a great reputation as a leader and ambitious player between 2015 and 2020 with Team G2, demonstrating an unwavering will to succeed. He surely earned well during that time, but the big payday came afterwards.
As reports indicate (via Reddit), he supposedly earned 2.7 million USD in the USA with Team Cloud 9 in 2021.
Upon his return to Europe with Team Vitality, it is said that he earned a similar salary in 2022.
Perkz last played in the same league as NoWay:
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Comeback in the regional league with a star lineup
This was his plan: After some disappointing years in Europe and a 2024 where he hardly played, he wanted to make a comeback in the regional league NLC.
He joined the team “The Ruddy Sack”, which was similarly structured like the current hype team Los Ratones: A mix of seasoned professionals transitioning to content creation and ambitious streamers wanting to experience the pro scene.
Perkz played alongside his former jungle partner Jankos. They are two of the best players Europe has ever seen at their peak. Both won the international tournament MSI together in 2019 and made it to the finals of the World Championship.
Additionally, they had LIDER and Hustlin, two more experienced players from Scandinavia, on the team who meet the league’s conditions. The US streamer Humzh was supposed to complete the roster in the bot lane.
It was thought that the team should have enough firepower to stand out easily in the league.
This is how it really went: The season did not fare well for The Ruddy Sack at all. While the regular season went reasonably well, and the team qualified easily for the playoffs with a 3-1 record, things went wrong in the knockout matches.
TheRuddySack lost in the first round against Bulldog Esports, who later eliminated them in the loser’s bracket.
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Perkz seems to have left the team without comment. The Ruddy Sack has now announced a completely new team for the next split, completely devoid of big names.
Can you quickly get a high PvP rating in World of Warcraft? It’s possible – and it has sparked the ambition of MeinMMO demon Cortyn.
Roleplayers in World of Warcraft sometimes enjoy a rather peculiar reputation. Especially in PvE and PvP, their skills are often questioned.
This isn’t entirely unfounded, as many RP fans focus solely on roleplay and are less likely to be found in the endgame – but for many, it’s different. Many RP fans also frequent raid guilds, make their mark in PvP arenas, or push their “Mythic+” keys.
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I feel happy every time players give new content a chance in WoW, but I was quite surprised when a fellow player suddenly became interested in rated PvP.
I thought:
“Ah, this will be like always. She’ll manage three or four rounds and then will be done with PvP.”
I thought that because I know it from my own experience. I should have been wrong.
For a week later, she proudly showed me the screenshot on Discord proving that she had just achieved a PvP rating of 2,400, unlocking the title “Grand Marshal”:
Cortyn had to briefly rub his eyes when the image was presented.
To be honest, I wouldn’t have thought it possible.
That someone who hasn’t engaged with PvP at all could achieve a rating of 2,400 within a week, earning the elite title for this season and some visual upgrades, all with a level of ease I hadn’t seen before.
Copying it – or at least trying
This sparked my ambition. I wanted to see how far I could go if I tried.
Since I’ve never enjoyed playing priests in PvP, I switched to my alt character – a demon hunter that I play as a tank.
The most important thing is that since The War Within, there is a “solo queue” – the option to play rated battlegrounds in a special mode where you can sign up alone or with just one other.
The gameplay in these solo-queue battlegrounds differs somewhat from the conventional versions. The same maps are played, such as Arathi Basin, Warsong Gulch, or the Battle for Gilneas, but they all have a unique, accelerated gameplay mode.
For when a stronghold in Arathi Basin is captured, that stronghold belongs to the faction that captured it for a guaranteed minute afterwards.
Cortyn often only plays PvP during AI matches – it ensures fewer toxic players.
This creates a whole new dynamic in the game that I have always missed in regular battlegrounds. For once a stronghold is captured, you then have a minute to do other things. This raises strategic questions:
Should I try to assist my comrades within that minute and capture another point that will become neutral again?
Or should I rather defend the recently captured stronghold to be able to recapture it right after the minute ends?
Because individual points are guaranteed to belong to one team for a while, battlegrounds also end significantly faster. No match lasts longer than 10 to 15 minutes, which makes defeats or toxic outbreaks in chat bearable since you always know: In a few minutes, I’ll be rid of them all.
At the same time, capturing a control point is significantly faster. “Turning” a flag takes only about 5 seconds, so a long control effect already means the enemy can take the flag. This creates additional tension and necessitates the need to plan these control effects precisely.
Since only 8vs8 is played in these battlegrounds, there is more responsibility on each character – and it seems that most players understood that as well. Unlike in normal battlegrounds, verbal outbursts in chat were rather rare; efficient communication and clear strategies were surprisingly common.
Toxic players: Yes, but also a lot of help
Yes, of course, there are the occasional idiots who insult everyone and consider themselves the chosen PvP god. You’re never entirely spared from that in online games, especially not in WoW’s PvP. Once someone loses their temper, the game is usually already decided. A quick addition to the ignore list helps to have peace in the future.
Demon hunters in PvP are a lot of fun – but it is also a little bit hectic.
Tank in PvP: Between “game-deciding” and “seemingly useless”
Being a tank in PvP was quite amusing too. Depending on the battleground, my task was completely different. Sometimes I was a crucial piece of the puzzle – like being the flag carrier in Warsong Gulch – and at other times, my role felt “meaningless”.
In Deepwind Gorge, my task for the entire match was to fight senselessly over the control point in the middle. Together with a healer backing me up, against the enemy tank and their healer. My job was simple: Just prevent the opposing team from capturing that control point, while the enemy tank likely had the same goal.
Since “tank and healer vs. tank and healer” is a fight that will never end unless someone disconnects, I didn’t contribute a single victory point – but that was exactly my task. To bind the opposing tank and healer while they were doing the same.
Nonetheless, there was praise, and the tone was mostly quite friendly. I had a good run, with many teammates giving me tips on which PvP talents worked particularly well against the tank in that round. More than once, someone whispered me after a match to explain specific strategies against certain classes that I hadn’t considered before – like simply throwing hated death knights with “Illidan’s Grasp” far away to avoid engagement altogether.
Conclusion: PvP hunger satisfied, but craving for more – someday
I had a good run, as I managed to win 19 out of 31 matches – a ratio of 19 to 12, definitely positive. For some reason, the system also believes that my rating should be much higher, which is why I only started losing rating after several consecutive defeats.
Could I replicate the roleplayer’s masterful ascent? No, not yet. After 4 days, I am at a rating of 1,939 and will probably crack the 2,000 mark over the course of this weekend. But that’s enough for me. With this, I have unlocked the PvP set, received another charge for the catalyst, and gained some temporary and permanent PvP titles.
Not yet 2,400 – but more than I thought.
Nevertheless, I am quite satisfied, as the matches have been surprisingly fun most of the time. I have found enjoyment in a side of WoW that I had always avoided or had simply “persevered” through because the rewards were too tempting.
Above all, I feared that the solo queue would be extremely toxic. And maybe it is. But I believe that these people are either found at the bottom of the ratings or at the very top. Because my experience was so unexpectedly positive that I already look forward to earning the set again in the next season.
For those who, like me, have previously avoided rated battlegrounds because the experience in normal battlegrounds was already so chaotic and frustrating, you should definitely check out the “solo queue”, which is rated battlegrounds for solo sign-ups.
However, you should definitely equip yourself with PvP gear beforehand – either through Honor or through the crafting system. Because if you enter the battle with normal PvE gear, you might just want to grab a camping chair for your permanent stay at the nearest graveyard. WoW is played a lot by women anyway – there are several reasons for that.
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Gaming is no longer just a little hobby for nerds. Some celebrities occasionally feel the urge to play. In this case, they would rather grab the controller than the script or microphone. MeinMMO shows you 10 celebrities who enjoy gaming just as much as you do.
Many of us have certainly dreamed of being a celebrity at some point. But what do celebrities actually do all day when they are not in front of the camera or on stage? Many of them are indeed just regular gamers and occasionally stream on Twitch.
MeinMMO has selected 10 celebrities who regularly sit in front of their console or PC. The first is one of the most well-known action stars, who values not only his family and cars, but also dinosaurs.
Vin Diesel
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Who is he? Vin Diesel has been one of the biggest action stars in the world for decades. With “The Fast and the Furious,” he made his international breakthrough. While he regularly saves the world with wild stunts in his films, he enjoys taming dinosaurs in his free time.
Since March 28, 2025, inZOI is playable on Steam. The life simulation is a more realistic alternative to The Sims and allows players to create all kinds of characters and customize the world. And as is often the case on the internet, all sorts of nonsense comes out of it.
inZOI: The new trailer for the Early Access of the life simulation on Steam
This is possible in inZOI: A highly detailed character editor is now a common standard especially in Asian games. No wonder: some people spend several hours in character creation.
inZOI is no exception. Players use the editor to create all sorts of stuff and embody different characters in the game. In a post on Reddit, there are numerous prominent examples, such as:
Walter White aka Heisenberg from Breaking Bad
Waluigi, who is getting a proper beating
Shrek. Because Shrek.
Characters with… questionable motives on their clothing
Among the motives that players are currently recreating in inZOI are, of course, memes. Among the best known is Carl Johnson from GTA: San Andreas, as he is harassed by police right after starting the game (via Reddit).
Another player uses his creative freedom to recreate Peter Griffin from Family Guy dancing to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga, with colorful hearts and light effects in the background. Why? Just because.
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At the moment, inZOI is still in early access and only offers a portion of the features that will be available in the finished game. The freedoms that are possible in inZOI are nevertheless receiving great praise and seem to be a reason for many to already love the game, despite its initial problems.
A new trailer for a fighting game announces the collaboration with Cristiano Ronaldo. In the current video, you can see how the star delivers blows to his opponents with his football moves.
What kind of game is this? FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is a new fighting game, officially set to release on April 24, 2025. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS4.
The Fatal Fury series developed by SNK was considered one of the pioneers of fighting games in the early 90s alongside classics like Tekken and Street Fighter. 26 years after the last game in the series, the comeback will take place in April 2025.
What role does Cristiano Ronaldo play? Cristiano Ronaldo is the first prominent newcomer among the new fighters and brings excitement to the game. You can see the first impressions of his fighting skills in the video:
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Neues Kampfspiel FATAL FURY: CotW zeigt Cristiano Ronaldo als Kämpfer
Cristiano Ronaldo delivers powerful kicks and shoots power balls
How does Ronaldo fight? Ronaldo appears quite pumped as a fighter in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. The football star fights as a muscular giant in the classic Portugal jersey with his number 7, wearing shorts, socks, and sports shoes.
His strengths seem to be various kick combinations, as one would expect from a footballer. With these, you can lift your opponents into the air and prepare for more kick combos.
Power balls as special moves? Two special abilities might also have been hinted at in the short trailer. With one ability, you juggle a red power ball and then shoot it at your opponent’s face, causing them damage.
Another move shows how you hurl a blue power ball at your opponent after performing multiple spins. The impact even catapults your enemy into the air.
Victories will, of course, be celebrated with the famous “Siuuu celebration” to further humiliate the opponent.
Actually, WoW Classic should be a nostalgic journey for fans of the MMORPG. However, particularly in the raid area, players have settled in early who are only interested in one thing: performance. The Classic idea is being lost, especially found by veterans.
What do “elite” raiders need?
In WoW Classic there are various buffs that make it easier for you to get through raids. Some of the most important are potions and world buffs like the Call of Arms of the Dragon Slayer.
To make such buffs more accessible, Blizzard has already introduced ways to save world buffs. However, all of this comes with a lot of time investment.
Meanwhile, it has become a “must” even in public groups to show up with such buffs. Experienced fans find this ridiculous.
To obtain the buffs, many players invest several hours to farm enough gold or materials. On Reddit, this approach is more met with shaking heads, because all of this is by no means really necessary.
In a meme, a user states: One can invest 6 hours of farming to complete a raid in 2 hours – or do it instead without buffs in 3 hours. Most should be clear about which option costs less time.
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“I am surprised at how many people want to be in the club”
In the comments, users continue to mock that all of this is just for the “parses”, meaning: to rank as high as possible in lists like Warcraft Logs to be able to brag about their performance.
Others point out that they only want to get through quickly to master all raids during the duration of the buffs. No one really takes the time anymore; everything just has to be fast.
However, with the ambition comes a big problem: buying gold. Not every player has the time to farm gold and therefore resorts to unauthorized methods, such as buying gold from bots. Bots have been a problem in WoW Classic for a long time, and Blizzard is diligently distributing bans – even if some players label it as a “break”, some suspect otherwise.
But where does the idea actually come from? Ambitious players and professionals use every tiny advantage to be at the top of logs and rankings. They play just to be number 1 – or to get as close to that as possible. Some “casuals” apparently think they need to emulate all the well-known big players.
In the past, WoW was new and boss mechanics unknown; many players had to learn their classes first. Today there are addons, guides, and plenty of experienced players to make almost any fight from back then trivial. Squeezing out every small percentage of performance is simply not necessary for a kill anymore.
This, however, is not the only reason. MeinMMO editor, MMORPG expert, and WoW veteran Karsten Scholz says:
With the time-consuming farming of potions and world buffs, it’s not necessarily about saving time in the raid itself. It’s about the power fantasy you live out when 40 fully buffed heroes of Azeroth pulverize an instance like the Molten Core or the Blackwing Lair in no time. And it’s about finding out how fast and efficiently you can be in the next run, perhaps also compared to other guilds.
According to many users, taking several hours for a raid isn’t realistic anyway. Raids are relatively easy in WoW Classic today and so simple that players don’t even have to reach the maximum level to master them. Where bosses used to withstand for several weeks, they today fall within days or even hours: The best players are through in 24 hours with what used to take 6 weeks
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Artificial intelligence, or AI, is supposed to save humans from work. However, for some time now, especially artists have been fearing for their future and are receiving support from fans. AI is said to be capable of imitating voice actors – but nobody would be satisfied with that.
Who is the voice?
Jennifer Hale is one of the most famous female voices in gaming. Her most well-known role is probably that of the female Commander Shepard from Mass Effect.
In the future, you might hear Hale in many more games, without her being able to do anything about it. At least, that’s what the voice actress fears.
This is what Jennifer Hale says: In a short video, Hale addresses her colleagues (via X). She warns against artificial intelligence and explains that it is powerful enough to copy her voice. Her consent is not necessary for that.
The fear is shared by many artists, especially authors have already opposed AI. However, Hale goes further and says: Most developers don’t want such things at all. One should ask where the money goes that is saved by using AI.
According to the voice actress, all of that flows into the bonuses and pockets of investors, meaning to the top positions. This not only deprives the artists of their money, but the methodology also threatens everyone else:
We artists are just the canaries in the coal mine. This greed for money will come for all of us. Let us stand together and say: No, thank you.
The fears about job loss have already reached Germany. A number of German voice actors, including the voices of Spongebob and of Lilith from Diablo 4, called in a new video from March to protect “artistic and not artificial intelligence” (via YouTube). They apparently have the support of fans.
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Mass Effect 5 Teaser Trailer
“I want the REAL Commander Shepard”
Although Hale’s video is already older, it has recently found its way on Reddit again. There, users support the speaker’s statement and say: Voice actors should not be replaced by AI. They don’t want cheap imitations.
It is bad enough to hear a celebrity voice a role without practice. But sacrificing artistic integrity for the sake of money makes everything much worse. Particularly EA is under criticism, as there are fears that a Mass Effect could be created without Hale’s “real” voice.
In the comments, users further explain that even the moral reasons are questionable. In the Power Rangers, content from the original actors is still used, who were poorly paid back then. Some of them have been dead for a long time.
The fact that the topic is becoming a big deal again right now is probably no coincidence. Just a few days ago, art AIs drew attention to themselves again. With new filters, it is now possible to imitate the style of Studio Ghibli, causing a lot of anger: Millions of people watch ChatGPT create images that closely resemble Studio Ghibli
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BitCraft Online is launching soon on Steam in Early Access. The team at Clockwork Laboratories has not only revealed the date but also details about the monetization.
At the final launch, the online role-playing game will use a free-to-play model. However, those who want to participate in Early Access will have to spend some money, similar to Path of Exile 2. Early access to BitCraft Online is expected to cost $30. Alpha supporters will receive one key for each acquired “Supporter Badge.”
Currently, you can request free access for the ongoing playtest via Steam.
The announcement trailer for BitCraft Online:
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BitCraft – Announcement Trailer
Monetization of BitCraft Online
What else does it cost? For BitCraft Online, the developers offer the premium currency “Hexite Shards,” which will be available through the in-game shop or the website. With these, players should only be able to acquire cosmetic in-game content – such as emotes, banners, titles, statues, or skins.
Players can trade purchased “Hexite Shards” with others, for example, for earned items or coins. The developers are pursuing a strategy of free trading.
Why the purchase price now? The developers explain that they would receive more support from Steam itself if they can benefit from the sales. Additionally, by having a price barrier, they can limit the number of characters rushing to the servers at the start of Early Access – which should help in the further development of the single-world MMORPG.
Moreover, the developers admit that the revenue from Early Access can be very beneficial for finishing and expanding the game. How long the Early Access phase will last is currently unclear. In the FAQ, it states that the developers do not know themselves at the moment.
What do I need to know about BitCraft Online? The Survival MMORPG from Clockwork Laboratories aims to throw all players into a single world where they cooperate to build settlements, establish an economy, and compete for territories.
In doing so, you can work as a craftsman, trader, monster hunter, politician, or something in between. The surface of the world is changeable. The struggle for survival in the world is also supposed to play a role. You can find more details about the game here: New MMORPG looks like Zelda, now allows players to build their own houses
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In Diablo 4, the grind doesn’t end with the maximum level – it continues until the Paragon level 300. So far, according to the trophy, only 0.1% of players on PS5 have achieved this. One of them calls himself a “Dad-Casual” – and receives significant backlash from the community for it.
To break Paragon level 300, it takes a lot of time. According to one player, it takes around 180 hours – and the effort is hardly worth it. For his “mental health,” he doesn’t want to go through this journey a second time.
What has the player achieved? Another player proudly showcased his PS5 trophy with the achievement “Devout Champion” on Reddit. To earn the ultra-rare achievement, he had to reach Paragon level 300 in Diablo 4. According to the graphic and psnprofiles.com, only 0.1% of players on PS5 have managed this so far. He describes himself as a “Dad-Casual” – but the community sees it quite differently.
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Tochter löscht alle Diablo 4-Charaktere ihres Vaters
“Level 300 and Casual don’t belong in the same sentence”
This is the discussion: His post sparked a debate about what a casual actually is. The majority agrees: No one who reaches Paragon level 300 can be a casual – it simply requires too much time investment. Casuals are casual gamers who don’t spend hundreds of hours on endgame.
Here are a few comments from the post:
“I feel like it’s impossible to be a ‘Dad-Casual’ and reach level 300.” – Raeandray
“I think people don’t know what ‘casual’ means. He mentioned in a comment below that he played for 3 hours during the week and until 2 AM on weekends.” – citygray
“That’s exactly what I thought. I’m a casual and might play 5 hours in a good week.” – Ill-Life5625
“Bro, you’ve reached Paragon 300 – you are not a casual.” – EarthsfireBT
“Not even close to a ‘Dad-Casual’. That’s total nerd stuff.” – Distruzione
What does the “casual” say about the comments? In the comments, the original poster finally explained that this was precisely his point. Apparently, he was not a casual this season and regrets having used the “label” for himself. After all, he was able to play almost every night – often until 2 AM. Most of the time, he leveled in the dungeon while using different characters and builds. Thanks to the armory, switching has become quite comfortable now.
In the upcoming season, leveling is expected to take longer again – especially at the early levels. Additionally, the ARPG will become overall harder, the dungeon levels more challenging, and the hideout bosses will survive longer. According to Blizzard, one-shots should no longer be possible. Players and experts recently got a glimpse of Season 8 on the PTR and also tested the new seasonal mechanics – the new skills mainly caused raised eyebrows.
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