Final Fantasy XIV is finally (again) an MMORPG: Director promises the biggest content update of all time

In an interview, Naoki Yoshida, the Director and Producer of Final Fantasy XIV, talks about the new patch series 7.x. He promises, among other things, the largest content update of all time.

What did Yoshida say? In an interview with the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Naoki Yoshida discussed the development of Final Fantasy XIV. He emphasized that the focus of the MMORPG’s development during the Endwalker patch series 6.x was to make the game more suitable for single-player play.

But now it is time to reflect on the origins of MMORPGs: In the future, we want to focus on MMORPGs that “are more fun when played with many players. […] The team has worked very hard on the contents of the 7.2x patches, and we believe that the amount of content is the largest ever.

In patch 7.2, alongside the new main story, a whole range of long-awaited content is also expected. You can already get a taste with the trailer:

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The new trailer for Patch 7.2 of Final Fantasy XIV shows the new, highly anticipated content

The new patch is coming soon, but the best content is still to come

What has been announced for patch 7.2? After the last stream with Naoki Yoshida announced the majority of the content, more concrete information was provided on March 24, 2025.

Patch 7.21 will introduce the Cosmo Explorations. In this, players with crafting and gathering classes will build a base on the moon. From this base, they are expected to visit space and colonize other planets in later patches.

However, the probably most important content is Krezszentia, which will be implemented with patch 7.25. This is real MMORPG content: approximately 70 players per instance will fight across a large area with dynamically spawning combats and challenges. Once players have achieved certain objectives, a new 48-man dungeon will open up.

Patch 7.2 is scheduled to go live on March 25. The new 8-man raid will be available on April 1, just one week later. Players can start the Cosmo Explorations from April 22. Unfortunately, they will have to wait until May 27 for Kreszentia (via X).

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How has Final Fantasy XIV been doing recently? As Yoshida mentioned in the interview, the developer focus has been on making the game more single-player friendly for a long time. This has often caused dissatisfaction among hardcore MMORPG fans.

Additionally, the story of the expansion Dawntrail was not received particularly well. However, the development team has recently received much praise for the new endgame activities: Especially the 8-man raid has pleased players. Their second roster of fights is also expected in patch 7.2.

However, since the MMORPG has recently offered the players fewer challenges on its own, the players are now creating challenges for themselves. After the last Ultimate was completed without a healer, which was considered essential, another team has now removed a role: Players are overcoming the most challenging content in MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV first without healers, and now without tanks

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Anyone looking for a new game after Baldur’s Gate 3 can look forward to the new game from the biggest streamers of Dungeons & Dragons

Anyone looking for more Baldur’s Gate 3 and eagerly awaiting Patch 8 can soon look forward to a new game: The biggest streamers of the fantasy RPG Dungeons & Dragons are working on a new game.

Which streamers are those? The streamers in question are the team from Critical Role. This is a group of American voice actors who play their private campaign of Dungeons & Dragons on Twitch.

Since their launch in 2015 at Geek & Sundry, they moved to their own channels in 2018 and have since acted as their own studio. The success of Critical Role reached such heights that they were able to raise over $11,300,000 via Kickstarter for an animated episode based on their first campaign. Amazon Prime secured the rights, and as of the time of this news, instead of just one episode of The Legend of Vox Machina, 36 episodes have been released over three seasons.

In an interview with Business Insider (Paywall), Critical Role CEO and player Travis Willingham has now announced the group’s latest project: A video game.

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The Legend of Vox Machina – Trailer for the animated DnD adventure

A new game for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 – In Exandria

What kind of game will it be? The Critical Role team intends to officially announce the new video game very soon, says Willingham. He mentions that the team has been working hard on the new title. He doesn’t want to get more specific.

However, Willingham states that the game will take place in the world of Exandria, the setting of the three major campaigns: [The players] will actually take control themselves and influence the outcome of the story by not only changing some of their favorite characters, but also introducing new elements in the world of Exandria.

More detailed information is expected to follow soon.

What other new things will there be at Critical Role? In the interview with Business Insider, the video game is mentioned as only one of five points that Critical Role plans to expand this year:

  • More live shows and more streaming, following the recent conclusion of the third major campaign.
  • The release of their own tabletop game Daggerheart.
  • New books and graphic novels around the established Critical Role lore are to be expected, and they are working on new ideas for additional TV series. However, the latter will have nothing to do with the known Exandria universe.
  • The team is also currently simultaneously working on the voice recordings for the English audio track of The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 and Season 1 of The Mighty Nein, a new series based on their second D&D stream campaign. Release dates have not been announced.

Critical Role recently concluded its third campaign after 121 episodes and celebrated its 10-year streaming anniversary on March 13, 2025. Presumably, the main part of the group will take it slow for now. If you are currently looking for more content about Dungeons & Dragons, you might be interested in another Kickstarter campaign: A new Kickstarter for the fantasy RPG Dungeons and Dragons was funded in just 45 minutes; bringing minis in dice

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One of the cleverest role-playing games is being made fit for GenZ, but fans scoff: ‘The jokes write themselves’

Disco Elysium is considered one of the best CRPGs of recent years and is already available on almost every common platform. Now a mobile version is to follow, but fans are skeptical.

What kind of game is it? Disco Elysium is a role-playing game from 2019 that focuses instead on a complex dialogue system rather than combat, in which conflicts are resolved through skill checks.

ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium, fell apart after the success of the CRPG, and now several projects are competing for the title of “spiritual successor” to the role-playing game. You can learn more about the background from our colleagues at GameStar.

Although the original creative minds behind Disco Elysium are gone, ZA/UM still holds the rights to the game – and the community is not always happy about how they are used. Recently, the studio was accused of exactly the type of greedy commercialization that is criticized in the game.

A new announcement is also causing skepticism: Disco Elysium is set to be reimagined for mobile devices. In the reveal trailer, you can get your first impression:

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Disco Elysium aims to target the TikTok generation on mobile devices

“[That] which audiobooks would like to be”

What is known about the game? The mobile version of Disco Elysium is not just a simple mobile port but a “complete reinterpretation.” As the responsible parties revealed to IGN, there will be new 360° scenes that aim to put the player in the middle of the action.

In addition, there will be a complete voiceover. While core elements of the original role-playing game involve long philosophical discussions, the mobile version is designed to be experienced in short segments.

With these changes, they aim to reach “the TikTok user” while simultaneously offering existing fans a fun alternative for on-the-go play. The mobile version of Disco Elysium is said to be “what audiobooks would like to be,” according to Narrative Lead Chris Priestman.

The game is slated to be released this summer exclusively for Android in the Google Play Store, with the first two chapters being free and ad-free to give potential buyers a first impression.

Fans ask: Is this a bad April Fool’s joke?

What does the community say? The reaction has been rather muted. On X, one user states: “The jokes write themselves.” On YouTube, “Wanna_Be_Desu” even wonders if this is an early April Fool’s joke.

Many also quote a line from the original game: “Capital has the ability to absorb all criticism into itself. Even those who would criticize capital end up reinforcing it instead.” For fans, this quote apparently highlights that Disco Elysium is becoming exactly what it was originally meant to criticize.

At the same time, players cannot help but note a certain irony. On YouTube, “eudgenius46” writes, “The corpse of the original ZA/UM’s work, devoured by greedy vultures, is as ‘Disco’ as it gets, and I’m glad the new people at the wheel understand the horrors of history so well that they have chosen to embody them.”

But not everyone is against the adaptation. Some players also state that the port looks appealing, and they are willing to give it a chance. However, it is also noted that for many, it likely does not feel right to support the project without the original creators.

Some indie games have already had great success with mobile ports. However, the big difference from the dialogue-focused original Disco Elysium is that the gameplay loop can already be experienced in short sessions – although the supposedly short gameplay unit can also extend longer than intended. MyMMO author Max can attest to this: I’m not a mobile gamer, but 2 games keep me glued to my phone for hours

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Sanji’s Most Important Moment Shows Why One Piece Was Better Before

One Piece undoubtedly offers exciting developments and grand moments after the time skip, but for MeinMMO author Esmeralda, the conflicts and dynamics of the characters before the time skip were simply much stronger and better.

One Piece has accompanied me since my childhood. However, only a few years ago did I truly get lost in the world of Mangaka Eiichiro Oda. One of my favorite arcs back then was the Alabasta arc, where the Straw Hats helped Princess Vivi save her kingdom, and Luffy had his epic fight against Sir Crocodile.

What I find really great is that Crocodile is not simply dismissed as a “bad villain” later on, but appears in a new light and even supports Luffy against the Marines in the Paramount War, a gigantic battle.

Such multi-layered developments are what give the series its special charm for me, and that’s why I think One Piece was better in the past.

In this article, I talk about pre- and post-time skip. This refers to the arcs that took place before or after the two-year time skip.

What makes pre-time skip One Piece so special? The early arcs primarily dealt with the personal stories of the Straw Hat Pirates. As the crew members were introduced one after the other, there was enough space to extensively explore their individual backgrounds and personalities.

Arcs like Arlong Park, Drum Island, or Enies Lobby thrived on this emotional depth, making not only the characters but also their relationships with each other the heart of the story.

Especially compared to the post-time skip era, where the focus lies more on political conflicts and the overarching plot, namely how to reach the final island and thus the One Piece, these early, character-driven stories stand out even more.

A good example is the Enies Lobby arc, which takes place right after Water 7 and centers around Robin’s kidnapping by the World Government (pre-time skip). When you compare this arc to the Whole Cake Island arc (post-time skip), which takes place after Zou and in which Sanji is also kidnapped, the differences in the story before and after the time skip become clear.

While both arcs offer emotional moments, this comparison shows well why One Piece was significantly more interesting and engaging back then.

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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released

Sanji vs. Robin: A Comparison of Emotional High Points

Why does Enies Lobby feel stronger? The Whole Cake Island arc, which focuses on Sanji’s past and his family, definitely has some moving moments. However, despite strong scenes, this arc lacks the long-term impact that, for example, Robin’s development in the Enies Lobby arc had.

The plot of Enies Lobby develops organically out of Water 7. Everything that happens in this arc is directly intertwined and builds continuously to the climax. Here are some key points:

  • Lysop leaves the crew because he feels useless, which puts Luffy, as captain, in a difficult position.
  • Zorro reminds Luffy that a captain has responsibilities, meaning that the conflict between Lysop and Luffy cannot simply be swept under the rug.
  • Robin is kidnapped after she sacrifices herself to protect the crew.
  • The Straw Hats charge into battle as a united group to retrieve Robin.
  • Lysop returns as Sogeking because he wants to stand up for his friends without directly giving up his pride.
  • The Straw Hats declare war on the World Government by burning the flag.

Each of these developments is closely related and enhances the emotional impact of the arc.

Whole Cake Island – a good arc, but less coherent

What were important events in Sanji’s arc? Compared to Enies Lobby, Whole Cake Island often feels more fragmented. Sanji’s conflict does start slightly in Zou, but the transition feels choppy.

The crew is split up, and although Sanji’s personal story is touching, it lacks the same close intertwining between the plot and crew members as in Enies Lobby:

  • Sanji is to be forced into marriage. Just like Robin back then, he is being blackmailed – this time through the threat against Zeff, his foster father. Ironically, he was involved in Robin’s rescue back then, but now he falls into the same trap as if he learned nothing from Enies Lobby.
  • The Straw Hats split up and pursue parallel goals. Unlike in Enies Lobby, the Straw Hats are split this time. One group infiltrates Whole Cake Island while another watches the ship. Their objectives are to retrieve Sanji but also to steal Big Mom’s Road Poneglyph.
  • Luffy vows not to give up on Sanji. Unlike in Enies Lobby, where the entire crew stands firmly behind Robin, here it is only Luffy who waits for Sanji and proves his loyalty to him.

While the iconic moment in Enies Lobby (“SAY YOU WANT TO LIVE!”) includes the entire crew, Sanji’s emotional turning point is a personal moment only between him and Luffy.

Conclusion: The strength of One Piece has always been in personal connections.

What is the conclusion? Compared to Robin’s arc, Sanji’s arc in Whole Cake Island feels almost like a diluted repetition. When Luffy pushes Sanji to reveal the truth about his feelings – similar to what happened with Robin – Sanji finally admits that he wants to return to the Sunny, the Straw Hat crew’s ship, and the crew.

It also becomes clearer with each arc that since the time skip, the dynamics of the story have changed drastically. One Piece seems to be increasingly moving into the realm of political battles, focusing more and more on conflicts between large power structures, like the Emperors and the kingdoms.

While these conflicts are undoubtedly impressive, they often lack the emotional intensity that characterized the early arcs. I, for one, would have preferred it if Sanji had received a hint of his personal goal, the “All Blue”, instead of a second backstory. Because since Water 7, he has not gotten a single step closer to the legendary sea, which is quite a pity.

As the Straw Hats prepare for their final big battles, old adversaries keep reappearing. A former enemy of the crew has finally received an update: One Piece reveals what happened to a major enemy of the Straw Hat Pirates

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Pokémon GO finally has a challenge that is easier with fewer players

Typically, as a city trainer, you have an advantage when playing Pokémon GO. However, there is now a challenge that is exceptionally easier in the village.

Pokémon GO is a game where you are supposed to explore your surroundings and collaborate with other trainers to defeat powerful opponents. Many players are attracted to this principle, but it can sometimes cause problems in rural areas.

Because where there is generally little nearby, there is also not much to discover. At least nothing that would be implemented as a PokéStop. And finding fellow players is, of course, significantly easier when you live in a city with several hundreds of thousands of residents than in a village with 100 people.

This leads to players in rural areas sometimes facing problems when it comes to certain content of the game. Classics include:

However, there is now a task that goes in the opposite direction.

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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful

Masterwork Research Requires Showcase Victory – Not So Easy

What kind of research is this? As part of the Unova Tour 2025, a new paid masterwork research has been introduced. Masterwork researches are considered particularly challenging, and it takes a long time to complete all its steps. However, exciting Pokémon await at the end. In this year’s masterwork research, you can obtain Shiny Meloetta.

For this, you have to complete a number of tasks. One of the tasks is particularly special. It requires you to earn the Bronze Showcase Star medal. User 8BDO highlights this in the Pokémon GO subreddit “TheSilphRoad”. You can check out the post here:

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What makes this difficult? Fundamentally, it doesn’t sound that difficult to get the medal, as you only need to win one showcase for it. These showcases can be found at various PokéStops. There, you submit a Pokémon that meets the entry requirements. It is then compared with the other submitted Pokémon. Once the participation time has expired, the Pokémon that received the best rating compared to the others wins the showcase.

Here, you obviously have an advantage if you have fewer fellow players, or competition. And this is more likely to be the case in the village than in the city. Some users comment:

  • “In New York, it is literally impossible; sometimes I don’t even get to submit a Pokémon because the showcase fills up within 20 minutes. Hundreds of people fly here,” says user Not-a-bot-10 (via reddit).
  • “Not in Tokyo,” responds a player to the statement that a showcase would be easy (via reddit).
  • “If you’re having trouble winning just a single showcase, and you live in a big city, find a showcase in a suburb. There are usually not that many players there,” advises user aoog (via reddit).

Participation in showcases while walking or on outings can also help if you are actually having problems winning showcases in your own city. This applies not only in masterwork research but in general.

Is it really that difficult in large cities? It depends, but in some places, things can get really intense when it comes to Pokémon GO. You almost wonder when you’re stuck in a raid alone. Tokyo is a good example of this – to get a little insight, you can read about how Pokémon GO is in Japan here. However, it can also become difficult in smaller cities if enough people play.

It is clear, however, that just because you live in a rural area, a showcase victory is not guaranteed. Especially since in really, really quiet areas, you might almost face the problem that you can’t even participate because there is simply no stop with a showcase. How have you experienced this so far? Let us know in the comments. Here you can find out, what events Pokémon GO brings in March.

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Players of Monster Hunter Wilds Don’t Stop Blowing Themselves Up

Monster Hunter Wilds offers its dedicated hunters a wide range of different hunting tools and useful items. One type of item seems to particularly captivate the player base, as they are blowing themselves up en masse.

What do the hunters use to blow themselves up? Barrel bombs have always been an important tool for many hunters in various Monster Hunter generations. They return in Monster Hunter Wilds and can even be thrown and rolled.

If players let them explode, they can cause high damage, affect the environment – or make sure that they blow each other or themselves up. As the bombs are not easy to control, things often go differently than expected.

This leads to all sorts of creative, tragic, and funny situations that the community is more than happy to share and take with humor.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: 5 Tips for a Clean Fight

An Explosive Matter

What situations do players find themselves in? The situations that fans share range from “absolutely chaotic” to “bad luck” to “brilliant”:

User Wanker_Danker vividly shows in his post on Reddit how difficult it is to properly control the barrel bombs. He ambushes the sleeping Nu Udra in his cave, places a barrel bomb at the entrance, steps back, and throws a second one – off to the side. To make matters worse, it rolls away to the side and explodes there, waking the monster, of course.

sappiiii shows in his post on Reddit how a seemingly clever idea can backfire. With the title “After 80 hours my biggest brain fart yet,” he shares a similar situation he had with his group against Nu Udra:

The hunters pack a bunch of barrel bombs in front of the entrance to the octopus’s cave. sappiiii takes one of the bombs and quickly throws it into the cave, and while Nu Udra takes damage, he slips past the meticulously placed other bombs. In his panic, the user draws his weapon and – hits the pile of barrel bombs causing him and his colleagues to fly around.

User deletedmessages also dramatically illustrates on Reddit how quickly one can blow oneself and their teammates up:

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Other hunters have better luck with their endeavors, even if they don’t go as expected. User @2hKX3zpWWZxVVbY shares a video via x.com where he and his group take on a sleeping Yian Kut-Ku. They also place a bunch of barrel bombs by the monster.

When they are done, one of them throws another bomb – completely off target. However, it rolls so fortuitously that it causes an environmental aspect to explode, which then splats onto the monster and still makes the pile of bombs explode.

animblo discovers by chance that the particularly powerful attack from Jin Dahaad can be survived in the ice shard cliffs if one blows oneself up at the right moment. He shares his experience with the community via Reddit.

Have you experienced something similar or have a funny anecdote to share? Feel free to write it in the comments.

The barrel bomb tactic is not the only solution to evade Jin Dahaad’s ultimate attack. Players have discovered several other creative ways to ensure their survival: A powerful beast takes out players left and right in Monster Hunter Wilds, but you can easily outsmart it

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When it comes to players, here are the 10 worst games on Steam

Games on Steam are constantly competing for the spots of the best games on the platform. We have reversed the filter and here are the 10 worst titles on Steam, according to players.

How was this list created? In a review on Steam, the reviewer is asked whether they would recommend the game or not. One can respond with Yes or No. From the volume of reviews, the ratings known on Steam emerge, such as Very Positive or Mostly Positive.

On SteamDB, the ratings are presented more accurately: In percentages. We wanted to know for this list from SteamDB which games have the lowest ratings of all time on Steam.

Here we go with place 10.

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10. MiniFarm 2020

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MiniFarm 2020 is one of the worst games on Steam; Here’s what the gameplay looks like

Rating: 18.34 %

Developer: indiegames3000

Price: Not available; last reduced by 75% to 0.39 €

Release: 11.11.2020

What is MiniFarm 2020 about? MiniFarm 2020 looks like an unofficial Steam port of the Facebook and mobile game Farmville from the screenshots. So it’s about building, nurturing, and caring for your own farm. You can create garden beds and build stables and pastures.

Unfortunately, it seems that there have been real problems in MiniFarm 2020: The Steam page is currently offline and on the community page there are only four posts. Three of them complain that the tutorial cannot be completed. The fourth asks why the game was removed from Steam. Presumably because it was unplayable – if the tutorial can’t even be properly completed, no matter how good the rest of the game is: But no one will ever see it.

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An insurance company shows a version of Batman and Gotham that stays true to the comics

Almost everyone knows the hero Batman. Through the many movies, series, comics, and games, there have been several interpretations of the character and the inhabitants of Gotham. Now, a commercial for a car insurance is lauded for its adaptation of the Dark Knight.

What kind of clip is it? Superheroes have long been used for advertising, as both children and adults know characters like Spider-Man or Batman. However, many superhero commercials are not memorable.

The firm State Farm Insurance has set a new standard. In a new commercial on YouTube, they showcase Batman, Gotham, and some city inhabitants so well that it is even praised by comic fans. Above all, the Joker is celebrated?

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The Birth of a Superhero in the Trailer for “Batman Begins”

Bateman meets Batman

What can be seen in the commercial? The commercial titled Batman vs. Bateman shows the chaotic city of Gotham. James Gordon calls for Batman, but only Jason Bateman appears in a dark costume, with a B on his chest. The hook of the clip is the question of what happens when you get Bateman when you want Batman.

Alongside Jason Bateman and Batman, various villains from the comics also appear. You see Catwoman, Two-Face, the Riddler, and the Joker. The costumes look high-quality, and overall, the clip is produced quite well. It could really be a Batman movie.

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The designs of the characters remind one of a mix of comics, the Tim Burton film adaptation, and the popular animated series from the 90s. The dialogues are wonderfully absurd, especially thanks to Bateman’s charm.

Looking at the comments under the YouTube video, one can see that the clip is well-received, even among comic fans. Above all, the portrayal of the Joker receives great praise:

  • @marktheshark7588 writes: As a big Batman fan, this is the best commercial there is.
  • @WarpStarK1rby wants to see more of the Joker: I have watched every Batman movie multiple times, and man, that creepy, evil grin of this Joker scares me more than any other Joker. I ask to see more of this guy.
  • thewhitertito2974 has a suggestion for DC: Why does this State Farm commercial look more comic-like than any of the Batman villains since Adam West? James Gunn, get the people who worked on this for the DCU

Unlike the films of Christopher Nolan, the comic-accurate portrayal is especially praised. The costumes and the portrayal of the characters are not just dark and realistic; they are absurd and exaggerated.

That the Joker is celebrated by many viewers in the comments is high praise, as the iconic character has had many fantastic portrayals over time that fans still love today. However, one actor has failed so much that even DC makes fun of him: One actor was so bad as the Joker that even Batman’s sidekick made fun of him

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Legendary role-playing game is “extremely positive” on Steam, offers different details with each run, currently costs only 1 Euro

Currently, there is a big Spring Sale on Steam with many offers. Among the top deals is the indie role-playing game Undertale, which has been considered an absolute masterpiece for many years. You can get it right now at the lowest price.

What kind of game is this?

  • In Undertale, you play as a child who falls into the underground and must find a way to get out.
  • During your journey, you meet “monsters,” creatures that have been banished from the surface, and decide how you want to deal with them.
  • Undertale offers different endings, battles, and dialogues. It has a rating of “overwhelmingly positive” on Steam with 96% positive reviews. It is among the best role-playing games on Steam.

This is the offer: The Spring Sale is currently running on Steam. Until March 20, 2025, many games are significantly discounted, including Undertale. You can get the game right now for 90% off at €0.99 instead of the regular price of €9.99.

If you want some additional content, you can get the bundle with Undertale and the official soundtrack for €4.49. According to How Long To Beat, a playthrough takes between 4.5 and 13 hours for the main story, up to 51 hours for completionists.

Undertale is available only in English and Japanese. German is not supported. Despite the simple pixel retro look in 2D, the game is rated for ages 16 and up – partly due to how you can play it.

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UNDERTALE – Nintendo Switch Trailer

No run in Undertale is like another

The role-playing game allows you a lot of freedom in how you approach the story, with different endings. By default, you will have a “neutral” playthrough where you don’t have to pay close attention to how you react. However, there are two other endings:

  • In the “Pacifist Run,” you must not kill any opponents, but spare all monsters. This will give you the “good ending.”
  • In the “Genocide Run,” you must kill all monsters and leave no one alive. This will give you the “bad ending.”

Depending on how you play, you will get different dialogue options and interaction possibilities with the many NPCs in the game. This alone ensures that multiple playthroughs are worthwhile. However, Undertale also has a special system.

With each new run, a “fun value” between 1 and 100 determines which details you can discover in the game. Depending on the variable, you might randomly get calls, have visual differences, or NPCs and locations may appear – or not.

Undertale is considered one of the best, perhaps the best role-playing game of recent years, at least before the enormous success of Baldur’s Gate 3. The role-playing game from Larian has breathed new life into the genre. If you are interested in RPGs, here is a selection of alternatives: 8 games like Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC, PS5, Xbox – What you can play when you finish the RPG

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Warhammer 40,000 delivers one of the best strategy games on Steam, now fans are hoping for a new installment

A man visits the creators of Warhammer 40,000 in Nottingham, and suddenly there are rumors about the comeback of a legendary game series. And that’s only because he is wearing the right T-shirt.

What kind of game is it?

  • Dawn of War is a strategy game series set in the dark sci-fi world of Warhammer 40,000.
  • The first part was released in 2004 and is classic real-time strategy with base building and many different factions from the Warhammer world. It is considered one of the best strategy games on Steam.
  • The sequels didn’t receive as much acclaim. Dawn of War 3 from 2017 was even discontinued just a few months after its release. Now there are hints of a return of the series.

Here comes the rumor: Dominik Dolenec visited Games Workshop in Nottingham in March 2025, the makers of Warhammer 40,000 (via LinkedIn). Dolenec is the managing partner at Emona Capital, which supports, among others, Relic Entertainment since they became independent.

Relic Entertainment is the studio behind Age of Empires 4 and Company of Heroes 3, but also the studio that developed Dawn of War. Dolenec posted a picture where he stands in front of a statue of a Space Marine while wearing a T-shirt with the Relic logo.

At Games Workshop, Dolenec apparently met with Owen Rees, who is responsible for licenses such as Warhammer. Already in the comments on LinkedIn, there were direct questions regarding a Dawn of War 4 or a remaster of the first part.

After the success of Space Marine 2, the head of Warhammer already stated, that Games Workshop is looking for the next big title in the franchise. A new Dawn of War installment would therefore not be excluded.

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – The intro cinematic of one of the best strategy games of all time

They certainly won’t let the franchise die – Not even after DoW 3

The first part of Dawn of War has a rating of 95% on Steam across all reviews, making it ‘extremely positive’. Fans have been calling for a remaster for years (via Reddit).

The reactions to Reddit right now are rather restrained, possibly because the game is already older and the series hasn’t really improved over time:

  • Part 1 is generally regarded as the best part of the series
  • Dawn of War 2 came with fewer base-building elements and new rules that did not please everyone
  • The third and so far last part was discontinued just a few months after release; not even the first promised DLC has been released yet

Dawn of War 1 is now so old that fans could imagine receiving a full remake with a new engine, some updates, and new playable species. This apparently resonates with many in the community.

However, some fans believe: Games Workshop would not simply let the franchise die. And looking at the new Warhammer series featuring Henry Cavill, more games in Warhammer 40,000 would indeed make sense.

What exactly will come from Dolenec’s visit to Games Workshop, if anything at all, we cannot yet say. However, we do know for sure that a major sequel is already in the works: Genetically modified superhumans are the figureheads of Warhammer 40,000 and are now getting their third game

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Star Wars: Andor is Great Again

In a new video, Marco Risch from Nerdkultur talks about the series Andor from the Star Wars universe and what makes the series so special.

Who is Marco Risch? Since 2015, Marco Risch has been working on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur with news, analyses, reviews, and interviews on current movies and series.

In addition, he meets weekly with his colleague Yves Arievich to chat in the Podcast Nerd & Kultur about pop culture film topics like Star Wars, Marvel, and DC. 

Both the YouTube channel and the podcast are part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO.

In one of his latest videos, Marco discusses the Star Wars series Andor in the context of season 2. He explains why the series is so good and so different from other series in the Star Wars universe.

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Marco from Nerdkultur talks about the Star Wars series Andor

Music, Camera, and Spy Thriller

What makes Andor so special? In his video, Marco elaborates on five ideas from the trailer for season 2 that show why Star Wars: Andor is a special series and how it differs significantly from other series. The first point he mentions is the choice of rebellious music, which shows what the series stands for.

Marco goes into more detail on the second point. Andor is at its core not a Star Wars series, but a spy thriller. He explains that series creator Tony Gilroy wanted to tell an agent war film with his first film in this universe, Rogue One. Marco states: The story takes precedence. Not the franchise in which it takes place.

As the third point, Marco mentions the camera work. He explains that both Rogue One and Andor always place the characters in the center of large themes. This highlights the emotions of the characters. Marco compares this symmetry to the legendary director Stanley Kubrick, known for his perfectionism.

The visual language in Andor illustrates the emotional world and the current situation of the characters in dialogues and important scenes. However, this is only possible because there are real sets, not just a greenscreen.

Currently, you can even watch the first 3 episodes of Andor for free on YouTube:

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The Rise of the Empire and the Start of the Resistance

What are the other 2 ideas? As a 4th point, Marco mentions the Empire and its development after the events of Episode 3. The evolution of the Empire is shown in all structures. Among the stormtroopers, but also among important officers. What is special about Andor are the characters of the Empire.

They are not simply evil for the sake of being evil. The series shows characters of the Empire with their human traits. Additionally, there is the character Orson Krennic, who acts as a counterpart. He is a fanatic who only wants to rise. Marco compares him to Hans Landa from Inglourious Basterds.

Marco emphasizes that the regime’s forces are also used against the Empire. Such as the security droid K-2SO, who helps the Alliance.

Correspondingly, Marco’s last point is also meaningful. In Andor, it is about the resistance, about the revolution against the fascist Empire. The finale of the first season shows how an event can cause the resistance to change, unite, and become more radical. Marco states that George Lucas’s motives are further developed.

When does Andor Season 2 start? You won’t have to wait much longer for the continuation of Andor. On April 23, 2025, you can look forward to 3 episodes. After that, 3 more episodes will be released weekly, every Wednesday. In total, there are supposed to be 12 episodes, divided into 4 chapters according to the release structure. Marco has also already analyzed another Disney series: Disney cannot easily replicate this

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Installing and Removing a Graphics Card – How to Replace Your GPU in a Few Steps

MeinMMO explains how you can install, remove, or even swap a graphics card. Everything important that you should know is explained in our article.

In our article, we explain how you can remove a graphics card from your computer and how you can install a new graphics card. If you only want to install a graphics card and not remove one, jump directly to the second section:

Note: All steps are taken at your own responsibility and risk. We accept no liability for damages that you cause to your hardware.

Remove a graphics card in 6 easy steps

If you want to install a new graphics card in your computer, you must first remove your old graphics card. We explain step by step how you should proceed to remove a GPU from your PC.

  • Disconnect your computer from the power supply and unplug the cable from the power supply at the back if possible. Then you should ground yourself by touching an unpainted spot on a radiator, for example.
  • Next, open the side panel of your PC case. You will need either a screwdriver or just your hands. This varies for each case.
  • Remove all power cables connected to the graphics card. If the graphics card does not have a separate power connector, skip this step.
  • Now unlock the PCIe slot lock on the motherboard. This is the long slot on the motherboard where the graphics card is inserted. Depending on the size of your graphics card, the lock may be partially under your graphics card. Push the latch all the way down, otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the graphics card when removing it.
  • Use a screwdriver to remove the screw(s) that hold the graphics card in the slot of the case.
  • You can now take out the graphics card. You should place your graphics card in its original packaging or store it safely in an anti-static bag.
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Install and swap graphics card

In principle, installing a new graphics card is not very complicated. You need a graphics card, a computer, and usually a Phillips screwdriver for the installation.

  • First, disconnect your computer from the power supply! If you are assembling a new computer, make sure that the PC is also not connected to the power supply. Then you should ground yourself, for example, by touching an unpainted spot on a radiator.
  • Open your case and look for a long PCIe expansion slot. Depending on the motherboard, you will find either one or two of these. The short slots are not needed for your graphics card. In the following image, you can see where these may be located. Motherboards look different, but the arrangement is always the same.
MSI AM4 motherboard marking connections for graphics card
The B550 Gaming Plus from MSI features two PCIe connections (marked in Red and Green).
  • In the next step, you need to unlock the expansion slot. To do this, push the lever down on the (usually) right side.
  • At the level of the expansion slot, you usually have to remove slot covers from your PC case so that the graphics card can be mounted. Depending on the size of the graphics card, you need to remove 1 to 3 slot covers.
  • Now, insert your graphics card vertically down into the PCIe slot of the motherboard until you hear a click. The lock of the PCIe slot on the motherboard should automatically engage, then the graphics card is properly seated in the slot.
  • If your graphics card has additional power connectors, connect these connectors to the PCIe power connectors of the power supply. These cables are usually labeled. Make sure to connect the power cables correctly and that all pins are aligned correctly. Otherwise, you risk a short circuit!
  • Once you have connected your graphics card, you should also secure it to the case. You do this with the screws from the slot covers that you removed, using a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Now you can close your case.
  • Finally, you need to connect your graphics card to your monitor with an HDMI or DisplayPort cable. Additionally, you need to connect your computer to the power supply.
  • Now start your computer: Ideally, you will immediately see a picture and see Windows or your installed operating system. In this case, your graphics card was correctly recognized.
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Graphics card installed – the next steps

This is what you should do next: Once you have installed your graphics card, Windows automatically searches for the default driver on the first start so that your graphics card works.

For full functionality and access to exclusive features such as DLSS or FSR, we recommend that you install the official graphics card software. You can get this directly from the manufacturer’s website:

Important: If you have swapped your graphics card and changed the manufacturer, for example, from Nvidia to AMD or vice versa, you must first uninstall the old software. This is especially recommended with the free software DDU (“Display Driver Uninstaller”).

Are you looking for the best graphics card for gaming in 2025 or just a good upgrade for your gaming system? MeinMMO presents you with the best and recommended graphics cards for gamers: The best graphics cards in gaming for every budget in 2025 ranked.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: All information about the base camp and field camp

Monster Hunter Wilds has changed the world structure from previous installments. Now there are different field camps alongside the main camp that you can set up to rest during your journeys in the areas. MeinMMO explains everything you need to know about the main camp and the field camps.

Update: The article was updated on 14.03.2025 at 15:40 with new information.

What is a main camp? In every area, there is a main camp (and a village). This is the large hub where you can accept quests and customize your equipment. You also have:

  • The forge with blacksmith Gemma
  • The supply camp
  • Your tent, where you can customize equipment and items
  • Various NPCs depending on where you are
  • A kitchen where you regularly receive rations
  • Nata, who brings together various NPC functions such as material procurement and trading
  • Alma, where you can accept quests and respond to distress signals
  • Occasionally, a merchant appears where you can buy valuable items and weapons for guild points
  • Field camp Miauster or the logistics counter, where you can establish, repair, and customize field camps

Everything you need to know about field camps in Monster Hunter Wilds

What is a field camp? The main camps are fixed in each area and cannot be moved. However, field camps can be placed and used at specific locations. At the field camp Miauster in the main camps, you can set up field camps at designated points if you have found a suitable place on the map. With the camp set, you can set up camps directly while traveling.

Field camps have the following functions:

  • A tent where you can customize equipment and items
  • Since Alma also follows you in the areas, you can also accept quests here
  • You can return to field camps after fainting
  • You can use field camps as fast travel points

The various locations have danger levels that indicate how likely it is for a camp to be destroyed by a monster. If it gets destroyed, you either have to wait for a certain amount of time or repair the camp directly with guild points at a field camp Miauster.

You can place up to 5 camps in each area, except in Wyveria, where there are only 4.

What can you do with the field camp? In addition to setting up, you can also visually customize field camps. There is one option to customize the tent itself:

MH Wilds field camp tent
You can customize the color and pattern for your field camps

And also the environment around the tent:

MH Wilds customize field camp
You can also customize the furniture for the field camps to make it really cozy

We will provide you with the exact locations for all field camps in the various areas in this article in the next few days.

The different locations for field camps in the 5 areas will be shown in the following section. If you want to jump to a specific area, use the table of contents, but beware, it may contain spoilers.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: All field camps at a glance

Monster Hunter Wilds: All field camps in the Wind Plane

Which camp locations are worthwhile in the Wind Plane?

  • Area 13 is dangerous but in the middle of the desert where many monsters are
  • Area 16 is unsafe, but on the other edge of the map
  • Area 4 is safe and hidden in a cave

Monster Hunter Wilds: All field camps in the Crimson Forest

Which camp locations are worthwhile in the Crimson Forest?

  • Area 7 is dangerous but very central
  • Area 10 is also quite central
  • Area 13 is a good point to reach the back areas

Monster Hunter Wilds: All field camps in the Oil Spring Basin

Which camp locations are worthwhile in the Oil Spring Basin?

  • Area 13 is safe and far from the main camp
  • Area 4 is dangerous but quite central
  • Area 9 is unsafe but good for reaching 11, 10, and 8

Monster Hunter Wilds: All field camps in the Ice Shard Cliffs

Which camp locations are worthwhile in the Ice Shard Cliffs?

  • Area 19 is quite central and also safe
  • Area 20 is safe and a good route for areas 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17
  • Area 6 is dangerous but central

Monster Hunter Wilds: All field camps in Wyveria

Which camp locations are worthwhile in Wyveria?

  • Area 6 is dangerous but brings you right into the action of many monsters
  • Area 8 is quite central in the middle area

In general, with the relatively high number of possible field camps, you can’t go wrong. If you farm a specific monster for a long time and want to be efficient, it is worth adjusting the camps. The low guild point costs are hardly noticeable.

Monster Hunter Wilds has perhaps the most detailed world of all installments in the series. The many weather effects and dynamic situations make the world feel truly alive. In Monster Hunter Wilds, you’ll also need the right weapon on your adventures: Monster Hunter Wilds: The best weapons in the tier list

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Team from Taiwan shakes up LoL, defeats China and saves Europe from disgrace

In League of Legends, the international tournament “The First Stand” is currently taking place. A team from the supposedly weakest region in LoL, Southeast Asia, has become the surprise of the tournament: CTBC Flying Oyster from Taiwan. The team won today, on March 14th, against the favorites from China, Top Esports, and not by a narrow margin, but clearly. This is shaking up the world of LoL.

This is what the team from Taiwan has accomplished: CTBC Flying Oyster has won 3 out of their 4 games at The First Stand. They defeated Karmine Corp from Europe and Team Liquid from the USA.

The most surprising is today’s clear victory against Top Esports, the favorites from China, who have disappointed across the board. The Chinese team is actually excellently staffed, with stars like Kanavi or JackeyLove gathering much experience, even at the international level, and they were able to win the Chinese league LPL in Split 1 2025.

However, they had to clearly accept defeat against the underdog from Taiwan with 3-19 and 12-21 today.

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Surprise victory from Taiwan saves the European team from embarrassment

These effects it has on the tournament progress: The final results of the group matches are not yet set, as the US team, Team Liquid, still has to play against the team from Korea. But if Hanwha Life (South Korea) wins this match, which is expected, then the tournament would proceed as follows:

  • The European team Karmine Corp would advance to the playoffs despite a catastrophic start to the tournament, because they unexpectedly defeated Top Esports and at least won one match against the overpowering South Koreans
  • The US team Team Liquid would be eliminated
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The USA is eliminated in LoL – Europe is luckily in the semifinals against Taiwan

Update March 14th, 14:35: It has now been decided:

  • Team Liquid is eliminated
  • In the 1st semifinal on Saturday, Hanwha Life plays against Top Esports
  • In the 2nd semifinal, Karmine Corp faces the team from Taiwan
  • On Sunday it will be decided who wins the tournament and the $300,000 prize money

Meta change in LoL apparently becomes a problem for China

This is how it is commented: On reddit, the Chinese from Top Esports are being mocked harshly. This is a drop in performance that is hardly explainable. Apparently, Top Esports benefited during the season in China from the “Laneswap” meta which has now been banned. Individually, the players have disappointed a lot in the tournament.

Some joke that after a defeat against Taiwan, the players wouldn’t even be allowed back into China. A loss against Taiwan would likely be unforgivable for Chinese fans.

But there is also much praise for the underdogs from Taiwan, who played a fantastically good and innovative game of LoL. It is said that one can learn a lot from the players from Taiwan. However, we are still owed the star appearance of Teemo at this event: Pro in LoL considers playing the impossible champ to surprise the stars from Asia

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The Best Graphics Cards in Gaming for Any Budget 2025 in Ranking

You are looking for the best graphics card for gaming 2025 or just a good upgrade for your gaming system? MeinMMO presents you the best and recommended graphics cards for gamers.

If you want to play modern titles on your computer, you need sufficiently powerful hardware. In addition to a fast CPU, you primarily need a good graphics card that can render games.

MeinMMO presents you with the best graphics cards for 2025 and explains what you need to pay attention to.

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The best graphics cards for gaming 2025 at a glance:

Note: The article first appeared in January 2024. On March 12, 2025, we updated our buying guide and added the new RX 9070 XT from AMD as a recommendation for WQHD (1440p). We removed the RTX 4070 Super from the buying guide because it offers a worse price-performance ratio and is even harder to obtain.

The RTX 5090 is still hardly available but remains the fastest GPU in our article.

Last updates: 12.03.25, 13.02.25, 27.08.24, 24.07.24, 25.04.24, 12.03.24, 31.01.24

The best graphics card 2025: RTX 5090

Clock speed: 2,010 MHz | Video memory: 32GB GDDR7 | TDP: 575 watts | Connections: 1x HDMI 2.1 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | Price: 2,300 euros and more |

Title image RTX 5090

Advantages: If you want to buy the currently best and fastest graphics card for your gaming PC and price is really not an issue for you, then the GeForce RTX 5090 is currently it. With this, the RTX 5090 dethrones the old RTX 4090 from the top spot. This represents the peak in all performance rankings and offers you plenty of power.

The card is excellent for 4K, even offering reserves for higher resolutions. With DLSS 4.0 and ray tracing, you have access to modern features, and the video memory is also sufficient with 32 GB. You can find a list of all games that support DLSS 4.0 on MeinMMO.

Disadvantages: The RTX 5090 is incredibly expensive; you need to lay out at least 2,300 euros. The problem is that the graphics card is in high demand and rarely available. As a result, prices are rising even more and are now significantly over 3,000 euros. We will also introduce you to the best alternatives to the RTX 5000 series on MeinMMO.

Moreover, it is still the case that you need a strong power supply and a fast CPU for the RTX 5090 to fully utilize the graphics card’s potential.

Pro
  • currently fastest gaming graphics card
  • performance for 4K and 8K
  • ray tracing and DLSS 4.0
Contra
  • high price (2,300 euros) and hardly any availability
  • high space requirement
  • high power consumption in the default setting.

Best graphics card for 4K, WQHD and Full-HD

Best graphics card 4K: RTX 4080 Super

Clock speed: 2,295 MHz | Video memory: 16 GB GDDR6X | TDP: 320 watts | Connections: 1x HDMI 2.1 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | Price: 1,300 euros |

Amazon RTX 4090

Advantages: With the RTX 4080 Super, you currently get a very good graphics card if you want to play below 4K. The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are currently in high demand and rarely available; the same goes for the RTX 4090, for which you also have to pay more than 3,000 euros.

In our opinion, the best alternative for 4K is therefore currently the RTX 4080 Super. When it comes to performance, the RTX 4080 Super is only slightly below the RTX 4090, but it is also available in stores. You can also use ray tracing, DLSS 3.0, and 4.0 with the graphics card.

Disadvantages: However, you pay a high price for the high performance and an enormous space requirement in your computer. Almost all “RTX 4090” graphics cards are large models that require a lot of space in your computer. The graphics card is currently usually not available for under 1,300 euros; if you’re lucky, you might pay “only” 1,200 euros.

Pro
  • third fastest gaming graphics card
  • performance for 4K
  • ray tracing and DLSS 3.0 and 4.0
Contra
  • high price (1,380 euros)
  • high space requirement
  • high power consumption in the default setting

Best alternative for 4K: Radeon RX 7900 XTX

Clock speed: 1855 MHz | Video memory: 24GB GDDR6 | TDP: 355 watts | Connections: 1x HDMI 2.1a 2x DisplayPort 2.1 1x USB Type-C | Price: 1,000 euros |

Title image RX 7900 XTX

Advantages: The best alternative to the RTX 4090 is the RX 7900 XTX. AMD’s currently fastest GPU offers you excellent performance, plenty of video memory, and is very well suited for 4K. With a price of currently around 1,000 euros, you get the graphics card significantly cheaper than the RTX 4090.

Disadvantages: You have to make concessions in ray tracing and especially in AI calculations. Nvidia is still superior in this area.

Pro
  • fastest AMD graphics card
  • high performance for 4K
  • regularly available for under 1,000 euros
Contra
  • ray tracing performance and slow AI calculations

Best graphics card for 1440p: AMD RX 9070 XT

Clock speed: 2,520 MHz (2,970 MHz Boost) | Video memory: 16 GB GDDR6 | TDP: 304 watts | Connections: 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR13.5 | Price (UVP): 689 euros |

Title image Radeon RX 9070 XT Sapphire
Radeon RX 9070 XT Sapphire

Advantages: The currently best graphics card for WQHD (1440p) is the RX 9070 XT and the latest graphics card from AMD. In independent tests, it performs better than the comparable RTX 4070 Super and is also more attractively priced. With 16 GB of video memory, the RX 9070 XT is also well equipped for the future.

With FSR 4 and significantly improved performance in ray tracing, the RX 9070 XT can also catch up to Nvidia’s graphics cards. Additionally, energy efficiency has been significantly improved.

Disadvantages: The performance difference between the RX 9070 XT and the model without XT is not particularly large and only partially justifies the price difference of around 100 euros. Nvidia’s RTX 5070 is still faster, but currently rarely available or much too expensive.

Pro
  • very good properties for WQHD
  • excellent energy efficiency
  • 16 GB video memory
  • excellent price-performance ratio
Contra
  • hardly better performance than model without XT
  • current delivery issues with RX 9070 (XT)

Best alternative for 1440p: RX 7800 XT

Clock speed: 1295 MHz (2430 MHz Boost) | Video memory: 16 GB GDDR6 | TDP: 263 watts | Connections: 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 | Price: 530 euros |

Title image Radeon RX 7800 XT

Advantages: The RX 7800 XT is the best alternative compared to the RTX 4070 Super. The Super model is slightly faster in performance; however, the 7800 XT offers you more video memory (12 vs 16 GB) and is significantly cheaper. If you do not care about ray tracing and DLSS, then definitely go for the AMD graphics card. An alternative for WQHD would also be the RX 7900 GRE, but it is generally too expensive for 6 – 10% more performance.

Disadvantages: Like all RDNA-3 GPUs, the graphics card has a comparatively high power consumption. Additionally, it is hardly faster than the popular RX 6800 XT.

Tip: Are you looking for a graphics card for WQHD and want to save some euros? Then look for the RX 6750 and the RX 6800. You can now get them very cheaply, and both offer enough power for 1440p. However, both will disappear from the market in the long run.
Pro
  • very good properties for WQHD
  • future-proof video memory (16 GB)
Contra
  • high power consumption
  • hardly faster than predecessor (RX 6800 XT)

Best graphics card for 1080p: AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

Clock speed: 2470 MHz (2755 MHz Boost) | Video memory: 16 GB GDDR6 | TDP: 165 watts | Connections: 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 | Price: 530 euros |

Title image Radeon RX 7600 XT

Advantages: The currently best graphics card for Full-HD (1080p) is the RX 7600 XT from AMD. It offers sufficient power for all games at Full-HD resolution. With 16 GB of video memory, the graphics card is significantly better and more future-proof than the smaller RX 7600 without XT.

Disadvantages: Compared to the smaller RX 7600, the XT version is hardly faster, but the premium for more video memory is quite hefty. Nevertheless, we would advise you to go for the XT model.

Pro
  • Good performance in Full-HD
  • future-proof video memory (16 GB)
Contra
  • hardly faster than RX 7600 (without XT)
  • only conditionally suitable for ray tracing

Best alternative for 1080p: RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)

Clock speed: 3210 MHz (2535 MHz Boost) | Video memory: 16 GB GDDR6 | TDP: 165 watts | Connections: 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 | Price: 500 euros |

KFA2 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti EX

Advantages: The best alternative for Full-HD is the RTX 4060 Ti. This GPU offers enough power for current games and sufficient reserves for ray tracing. You should definitely go for the 16-GB version.

Disadvantages: For the 8-GB model, you pay significantly less, but we would strongly advise against it. Because the 8 GB of VRAM are not future-proof in the long run and are inadequate. If you still have an older RTX 3060 Ti, then an upgrade is also not really worth it.

Pro
  • Good performance for Full-HD
  • ray tracing with upscaling (DLSS) possible
Contra
  • 8-GB model cheaper, but not future-proof
  • hardly faster than the older RTX 3060 Ti

Best graphics card price-performance ratio: RX 7900 GRE

Clock speed: 1,287 MHz (2,245 MHz Boost) | Video memory: 16 GB GDDR6 | TDP: 260 watts | Connections: 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 | Price: 550 – 600 euros |

Radeon RX 7800 XT graphics card

Advantages: The RX 7900 GRE is now also available in Germany and replaces the RX 7800 XT as our price-performance tip. The RX 7900 GRE costs about 60 euros more than the 7800 XT, but offers more compute units (60 vs. 80 CU) and overall more computing power (92 Tflops vs. 75) than the 7800 XT. However, the base and boost clock of the RX 7900 GRE are slightly lower.

The 7900 GRE is about 10% ahead of the 7800 XT with a price increase of also 10%. We consider that fair and reasonable. The RX 7800 XT remains an excellent graphics card for around 500 euros and is closely followed by the 7900 GRE (via geizhals.de). Both the RX 7900 GRE and the 7800 XT are very good graphics cards that are both about 150 euros cheaper than the comparable RTX 4070 Super.

For Full-HD, the RX 7900 GRE provides excellent performance and is also more than sufficient for WQHD. With its large video memory, the GPU is also future-proof.

Disadvantages: The performance in ray tracing and upscaling (FSR) is not as good as with Nvidia. Additionally, like every “RDNA 3” GPU, the RX 7800 XT is very power-hungry.

Pro
  • fair price-performance ratio (~ 500 euros)
  • very good properties for WQHD
  • future-proof video memory (16 GB)
Contra
  • high power consumption
  • weak ray tracing performance

Best graphics card from Intel: Intel Arc A770

Clock speed: 2100 MHz | Video memory: 16 GB DDR6 | TDP: 225 watts | Connections: 1x HDMI 2.1 3x DisplayPort DP 2.0 | Price: 419 euros |

Title image Intel Arc desktop graphics card

Advantages: With Intel’s Arc A770, you already get a very fast graphics card for under 400 euros. Particularly the ray tracing performance of the Intel GPU can be convincing and is sometimes significantly ahead of AMD. Intel itself does not produce the Arc A770 anymore, only the board partners do. With 16 GB of video memory, the model is also designed to be future-proof.

Disadvantages: Intel still partly struggles with software and driver issues, although the cards now perform significantly better than at the release in 2022. This especially affects older titles that rely on Direct X 9 and/or 10, where the problems were greatest. If you dislike “tinkering,” you should stay away from the Intel Arc A770.

Pro
  • WQHD performance for under 400 euros
  • very good performance in ray tracing
  • future-proof video memory (16 GB)
Contra
  • high power consumption
  • still software and driver issues
  • not as attractive in price as AMD and Nvidia

Best graphics card for 200, 500, or up to 1,000 euros

Are you looking for a graphics card but have a very specific budget in mind that you want to spend at most on a graphics card? Below we want to present you graphics cards for under 200, 500, and under 1,000 euros.

Best graphics card up to 1000 euros: RX 7900 XTX

Clock speed: 1855 MHz | Video memory: 24GB GDDR6 | TDP: 355 watts | Connections: 1x HDMI 2.1a 2x DisplayPort 2.1 1x USB Type-C | Price: 1,000 euros |

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card

Advantages: If you are looking for a graphics card for up to 1,000 euros, then you should take a look at the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. This is AMD’s currently fastest graphics card, providing you plenty of power for 4K and WQHD. If the RTX 4080 at 1,300 euros is too expensive for you, then the RX 7900 XTX offers a recommended GPU.

Disadvantages: However, you pay for the performance with a comparatively high power consumption, and the ray tracing performance is below that of Nvidia’s competition.

Best graphics card up to 500 euros: Radeon RX 7800 XT or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Radeon RX 7800 XT: The RX 7800 XT is the best option if you do not want to spend more than 500 euros on a graphics card. You get enough computing power for Full-HD and WQHD; additionally, you get 16 GB of video memory, which should also be sufficient in the future.

RTX 4060 Ti: With the 4060 Ti (16 GB), you get a very good alternative from Nvidia. It is not quite as fast as the RX 7800 XT, but you get good ray tracing performance and in the 16 GB version, more than enough memory. We strongly advise against the 8 GB model.

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Best graphics card up to 200 euros: Radeon RX 6600, 1650 (or 1650S)

What options are there? In the entry-level segment for under 200 euros, there are currently only a few options left.

  • Somewhat current is the Radeon RX 6600, which you can regularly get for under 200 euros. Here you still have enough power for Full-HD.
  • Another option would be the GTX 1650 or GTX 1650 Super.
  • The RX 6500 XT is only conditionally recommended, you may have to significantly reduce details in modern titles. The same applies to Nvidia’s RTX 3050.

Best graphics card up to 200 euros – Used market as an alternative:

What options are there? If you want a fast graphics card but are hesitant to spend more than 200 euros, you can also look at the used market. Here you can sometimes find very good graphics cards.

Note: Be aware that with older models you are not up to date: sometimes current drivers are missing and performance often only suffices for older titles. If you want to upgrade in the long run, we would advise against very old graphics cards and recommend investing a little more money in a modern GPU.
  • With an RX 580 (8 GB), you still have sufficient performance for Full-HD but will have to forgo new drivers from AMD in the long run, as AMD will no longer support the Polaris generation. In top current games, you will have to reduce the details.
  • With an RTX 2060, you get into ray tracing and DLSS with a somewhat current feature set.
  • Another option is also the GTX 1660, which, similar to the Radeon RX 580, can score with sufficient performance. In top current games, you will have to reduce the details.

More about graphics cards: AMD has released a new graphics card, the MI300. Shortly after, Nvidia stated that its own graphics card, the H100, is much faster. What does this dispute mean, even though these graphics cards are not aimed at gamers: AMD and Nvidia are arguing about the fastest graphics card – Yet the GPU is not directed at players

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Gen Z proudly reveals the tricks they use to work less in everyday life without their boss noticing

An English magazine has spoken with people from Gen Z. And they proudly explain what tricks they use to cheat their bosses out of money and time. This is not the first time it has been reported that Gen Z takes a more relaxed approach to their work. Or as some explain: Why work hard when the salary is insufficient for anything?

The English-language magazine The Standard has spoken with various people from Gen Z. They proudly report and admit that they use various tricks to cheat their employers out of time.

The argument of many people from Gen Z: If you can’t afford a house with your salary and can’t reach the top of the company, then you might as well make work as pleasant as possible. An improved work-life balance at the expense of the employee. Essentially, Gen Z is largely in agreement that the boomers had it much easier in everyday life than they do.

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From hangovers at work to stealing customer refunds

What does Gen Z report? The Standard asked several people what they do during their working hours and it is surprising what some come up with to avoid working. We want to share a few examples here:

  • A 26-year-old reports that she secretly reads e-books in the office by pretending to handle official emails and proudly states, ‘It works wonderfully.’
  • A 28-year-old explains that he has stolen refunds from his customers. Instead of handing the money over to the affected customers, he pocketed the money himself thanks to a trick: ‘Since we used prepaid cards at work that cannot be refunded, I requested the refund and Trainline etc. just sent me a check with my name on it.’
  • A 25-year-old also finds it not too bad to show up at work hungover. After all, the weekend is too precious for that: ‘When I’m hungover at work, I hide in a break room and fight for my life.’
    A 26-year-old says: unofficially, she starts working only at 12 o’clock and always comes up with excuses so that people don’t question her working hours: ‘Or maybe there’s an emergency, e.g. what if my washing machine breaks?’

This is not the first time Gen Z admits to tricking during working hours. In an official study, a large portion of the respondents stated that they like to sneak in a nap or leave early during working hours.

Generation Z is pushing onto the job market. According to statistics, a large portion has a university degree. But this is precisely what becomes a downfall for some young people, as there are too many applicants for too few positions. In Germany, one in five employees is overqualified: Generation Z is the best-educated generation in history: Unfortunately, they are also the most overqualified in the job market.

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One of the top streamers on Twitch only plays one game, is completely finished when he sees the big overhaul

One of the biggest streamers on Twitch in 2025 is 23-year-old American Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart: He is ranked number 7 worldwide on Twitch in the last 90 days. Jynxzi primarily showcases a single game: Rainbow Six Siege. On March 13, Ubisoft introduced the major overhaul “Rainbow Six Siege X” for the tactical shooter. Jynxzi is on cloud nine.

How many hours does Jynxzi play Rainbow Six Siege? All of them.

In the last 90 days, Jynxzi was online for 557 hours playing Rainbow Six Siege on Twitch: That’s 6.2 hours a day – without taking breaks on weekends and holidays.

In 2023, he showcased the shooter for 2,081 hours. It’s safe to say: Jynxzi plays Rainbow Six Siege professionally.

The dedication to this one game has made the 23-year-old a successful streamer on Twitch. He has 7 million followers on Amazon’s streaming platform. When he streams, around 26,700 viewers watch him.

However, yesterday, when Ubisoft showcased the major overhaul for Rainbow Six Siege, he peaked at 123,000 viewers.

Ubisoft is giving its flagship shooter Rainbow Six Siege a major overhaul:

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Rainbow Six Siege shows its new version

How did he react to the presentation? Even during the first trailer for Rainbow Six Siege X, Jynxzi could hardly stay in his chair. He blinked in disbelief, scratched his head, and leaned forward curiously.

When keywords like “Visual Improvements” came up, you could see the joy on his face, and a slightly manic laugh escaped his throat.

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Jynxzi waited years for a feature

This is the feature he is particularly excited about: Jynxzi was completely sold when Shadows were introduced.

With this feature, one should be able to see where enemies are on a map by the shadows they cast.

Jynxzi screamed that he had been waiting for this feature for years and then collapsed in joy.

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Someone had a really good day. To learn more about Jynxzi and his escapades, read our article about the young influencer: The golden boy of Twitch is great at Rainbow Six Siege but messes it up in his personal life

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Pokémon GO: Defeating Dynamax Raikou – 4 Tips for the Weekend Event

On the weekend, you can challenge the legendary Dynamax Pokémon Raikou in Pokémon GO. We provide you with tips for the event.

When does the Dyna Battle weekend with Raikou start? It kicks off on Saturday, March 15th, at 6:00 AM. It ends on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at 9:00 PM.

What kind of Pokémon is it? Raikou is a legendary Electric-type Pokémon. It belongs to the second generation of Pokémon and forms a trio with Suicune and Entei.

On the weekend, we will encounter its Dynamax version. This is a gigantic variant of the Pokémon that can be challenged in power sources. A maximum of four trainers can participate in such a battle at the same time. You can read about how a Dyna battle works here.

Can Dynamax Raikou be shiny? Yes, if you are lucky, you can catch Shiny Raikou after the battle. However, there is no guarantee for that.

And to ensure that you defeat the monster, we have some tips for you.

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Tips for the battle against Dynamax Raikou

Bring enough trainers: A solo victory against Dynamax Raikou seems very unlikely at the moment. Therefore, team up with at least two trainers against the monster, if possible. This is manageable if you have strong counters. Having more trainers will naturally make the battle easier.

Use the right counters: Your best counter against Raikou is Dynamax Stalobor. You can get it by evolving a Dynamax Rotomurf. In terms of type and move combination, it is by far the best counter against Raikou. Use as many of them as possible in your three-Pokémon team.

If you don’t have one, you can still rely on Gengar or Bisaflor. Nevertheless, Stalobor is the Pokémon of choice.

Important! Currently, there is also a free limited research available for the Raikou weekend. If you complete it, you will receive a Dynamax Rotomurf and candies for the Pokémon. This is perfect for taking on Raikou.

Act strategically: As in every Dynamax battle, it’s important not only to attack but also to heal and protect. If you’re a team of several trainers, those with strong counters should deal damage while the others focus on support moves that protect or heal your team.

Additionally, remember to switch wisely. Use Pokémon that can endure a lot while you fill your Dyna bar. Just before it is full and the Dynamaxing is triggered, switch to your strong attacker.

Utilize the remaining bonuses: Lastly, note that during the event there are several bonuses related to Dynamax.

  • The collection limit for Dyna particles is then at 1,600, so you can hoard and use more particles, thus allowing for more battles.
  • For new particles, you only need a quarter of the walking distance.
  • And power sources give you eight times the amount of particles.
  • Furthermore, the particle costs for leveling and unlocking Dyna attacks are reduced by a quarter. You should take advantage of that as well.

With these tips, you should be able to defeat Dynamax Raikou. But that’s not all that is happening this weekend: On Sunday, the Catch Art Event is also running. During this, you can secure the ancient bird Flapteryx and earn a lot of XP along the way. This is also worthwhile, so Sunday is perfect for a Pokémon GO walk. You can read all the information about the Catch Art Event featuring Flapteryx here.

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Pokémon GO: Catching Art with Flapteryx Provides Strong Chance to Catch 3 Shinies in One Day

You enjoy collecting Shinys in Pokémon GO? Then the upcoming Sunday will be an exciting event for you.

What kind of event is this? The event is called “Catch Art”, and long-term Pokémon trainers might find this familiar. These events are about landing particularly good throws and earning rewards – including encounters with a particularly highlighted Pokémon.

This is also the case this time in the new season “Powerful and Masterful”.

When does Catch Art start? The event will take place on Sunday, March 16, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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All bonuses of the Catch Art event in Pokémon GO – Catch the Shinys

Which Pokémon is in focus? On Sunday, most of the event revolves around Flapteryx. You will encounter this little prehistoric bird by completing field research tasks focused on particularly good throws.

However, that’s not all: Amonitas and Kabuto will also appear more frequently in the wild. The exciting part? All three – Flapteryx, Amonitas, and Kabuto – have an increased shiny chance during the event.

This means you have a really good chance of catching three shiny Pokémon in one day and evolving them if necessary.

This is what shiny Flapteryx, Amonitas, and Kabuto look like: In the graphic, you can see the three Pokémon, their evolutions, and their shiny variants.

More bonuses with lots of XP: In addition to the Shinys, there are plenty of XP to collect – at least if you throw well. During the event, the following bonuses apply:

  • Double XP for good, great, and excellent throws
  • Double XP for curveball throws

You can collect a lot of XP through excellent curveball throws to work your way up to level 50.

Additionally, there will be a limited research task that will reward you with a total of 40 Flapteryx upon completion.

Finally, there will also be another limited research task in the shop that offers another 40 Flapteryx. However, this will be a paid task costing 2 US dollars (likely a similar amount in euros). But even without this research, the event has a lot of potential.

What’s next? This month has quite a lot going on. As mentioned above, the new season in Pokémon GO has started, bringing new Pokémon and many new dates into play. So there’s a lot happening in March. Want to know what else is happening besides Catch Art? Check out our overview of the events in March 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Running Around and Eating Mushrooms: New Build in Monster Hunter Wilds Makes You the Ultimate Supporter

In Monster Hunter Wilds, there are various builds, and most of them require you to wave your weapon around. However, a streamer is now presenting his own build, taking on the role of the supporter.

What kind of build is this? This build was shared by Twitch streamer Pirate Software on TikTok. With this build, you won’t be fighting with your weapons; instead, you’ll become the effective supporter of the team and endlessly distribute buffs in a large radius.

You gain the buffs through foods like mushrooms or healing items. With various equipment and decorations, you can play a very strong build as passively as possible without having to execute a single attack. We will show you how to recreate the build.

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Eating mushrooms and buffing teammates: What you need

What do I need for this build? To recreate the build, you need the following equipment skills:

  • Effect Range Level 5
  • Free Meal Level 3
  • Mushrooming Level 3

Effect Range ensures that you can also transfer activated item effects to your team members. Level 5 is essential here, as this allows you to transfer the full effect of your items to your teammates and cover a greater range.

Free Meal allows your items at Level 3 to have a 45% chance of not being consumed. This way, your items won’t deplete too quickly, and you can activate them more often during longer fights.

Mushrooming at Level 3 is the real game-changer for this build, as it allows you to consume inedible mushrooms like blue, poison, nitro, paralysis, irritation mushrooms, as well as devil’s pest and mandragoras, benefiting from their bonus effects.

By combining all the skills, it’s enough to ride around your teammates on your Saikrii and equip them with buffs. Even heals will be transferred to your teammates, making you the ultimate supporter and healer.

Which armors can I wear for the perks? Not every perk is available on every armor, so we’ll show you a few individual armor pieces and amulets that you can equip for the build:

  • Effect Range Level 5
    • Sild Mantle + Chata Headgear Alpha
    • Rompo Mask Alpha + Rompo Pants Alpha + Damascus Arm Guard Alpha
  • Free Meal Level 3
    • Battle Arm Guard Alpha
    • Little Eater Talisman
    • Rich Jewel 1
  • Mushrooming Level 3
    • Mushroom Talisman
    • Melahoa Roots Alpha

That was all the information about the build. Do you have any other ideas or builds you would like to share? Then feel free to reveal them to us in the comments. You can find more about Monster Hunter Wilds here in our overview: Monster Hunter Wilds: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Information at a Glance

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