On March 11, 2025, the second content patch for the Janthir Wilds expansion of Guild Wars 2 was released. MeinMMO reveals what is included in the content package.
What do I need to know about the new update? The new patch Reue was released on March 11, 2025, for Guild Wars 2, and the following highlight innovations await you:
Challenge Mode and Legendary Mode for Raid Mount Balrior
Convergence Boss Update: Greer, the Plaguebringer
New Mastery Path: Mursaat Shadow Arts
New Home Decorations
Update for the Wizard’s Vault
New achievements, rewards, and relics
Updates for World vs. World
Here you can watch the launch trailer for the Reue update:
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Guild Wars 2: Repentance – Trailer for the Second Update of Janthir Wilds
Details about the Reue update for Guild Wars 2
What is Reue about? The new story chapter directly follows the end of the first patch Götterbrut: Your allies have just experienced the heroic battle against the Titans on Mount Balrior. Ura, Decima, and Greer are defeated.
However, you could not end the plague that threatens Janthir. Ura claimed after her death that the gate that brought the Titans to Tyria is still open. Additionally, a protective spell that previously kept Bava Nisos, the ruined city of the Mursaat, hidden from the rest of the world is said to have disappeared. There is said to be a foggate open there.
In Reue, you will delve into a 20-year-old mystery that was already hinted at in the first Guild Wars. Your search for answers will lead you to the new region of the Fogfire Wastes.
The new region is not exactly a popular vacation destination.
What can I expect in the Fogfire Wastes? Although hundreds of years have passed since the gate of Komalie was opened, the wasteland is still haunted by the remnants of the Mursaat experiments on spectral torment, and it is permeated by bloodstone magic and fogfire.
To explore this desolate landscape, the Tyrian Alliance has dispatched surveying teams to uncover the mysteries that are buried in the decaying corridors. You will be able to participate in three surveys:
In the north, you will reactivate an inactive construct with which you will traverse a valley flooded with spectral torment.
In the middle, you will deploy Asura golems to advance into an ancient library and investigate the fogfire that has spread across the Janthir Islands.
In the south, you will lead a procession of members of the Tyrian Alliance into a laboratory that was once used for bloodstone sacrifices and experiments.
What about the new raid challenge? With the release of Reue, you can dive into the challenge mode for the raid “Mount Balrior.” The legendary mode for the final boss Ura is set to follow on March 25, 2025.
The convergence version of the raid will be expanded with the boss fight against Greer, the Plaguebringer.
What else is important? Originally, 6 relics were announced for the Reue update. However, twelve are now set to come into the game, including relics for pets. cutestuff4naynay comments on that on Reddit as follows: “A very pleasant surprise.”
How popular is Guild Wars 2? The MeinMMO community voted Guild Wars 2 into 3rd place on the list of the best MMORPGs of all time last year. On Steam, Guild Wars 2 is also always among the top when it comes to the highest-rated MMORPGs.
New Twitch Drops
Starting March 11, you can earn exclusive Twitch Drops just by watching your favorite streamers play Guild Wars 2! Be present for a total of five hours between March 11 at 5 PM and March 17 at 7:59 AM to receive all available rewards.
Here is what you can get:
Mini Lion Cub
“Fluffy Panda Hat” package with skin for Fluffy Panda Hat, 2 hero boost items, and upgrade extractor
Bag slot expansions
Updates for World vs. World and PvP mode ‘Advance’
What is planned for PvP? The patch on March 11, 2025, also includes a gameplay comfort update that improves the visibility of WvW guild memberships. A new column on the second tab of the guild overview will then display an icon next to all players who have set this guild as their WvW guild. However, this information is only visible within the guild that you have personally selected as your WvW guild.
A second update will follow on March 25, optimizing the WvW reward system, resolving performance issues, and implementing player feedback. Improvements include:
Adjustment of victory points and skirmish values to reassess progress and success in WvW.
Consolidation of reward paths to improve accessibility.
Improved acquisition of map currency through reward paths.
A brand new WvW weapon set.
New restrictions on Tactivator use for Fests and Castle Stone Fog.
Adjustment of health points for fortress lords.
What about the PvP mode ‘Advance’? From May 20 to May 26, 2025, there will be another beta event for the new PvP mode. More details are expected shortly before.
Here is the further schedule for Guild Wars 2, with all known dates so far:
March
March 11: Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds: “Reue”
March 25: Legendary mode for Ura raid and WvW gameplay comfort updates
April
April 8 to April 15: Bonus event “Dungeon Rush”
April 15 to May 6: Super Adventure Festival
April 15: Skills and game balance update
April 25 to May 2: WvW bonus event “No Downed State”
May
May 6 to May 20: Bonus event “Return to End of Dragons”
May 13 to May 20: Bonus event “Roller Beetle Race”
May 20 to May 27: Beta “PvP Advance” and bonus event “Assault”
For Janthir Wilds, there will be a third content update later in 2025, which will bring another new map, but also a fractal, the Convergence challenge mode, relics, mastery updates, a legendary backpack, and more. You can find our first impression for the latest expansion here: Guild Wars 2 Janthir Wilds played – thrilled with the new mount, leaves potential in housing
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In many movies, a console like the PlayStation 2 appears. In one case, however, Sony was adamantly against a character using it. The actor Jonah Hill was affected.
Which movie is it about? We are talking about Superbad from 2007. It is a comedy that deals with two outsiders, Seth and Evan. The two attend high school, would like to have a girlfriend, and generally have to deal with the typical problems of teenagers.
The screenplay was partly written by Seth Rogen, whose characters often make lewd remarks. This was also the reason why Sony intervened in the film’s production and prohibited a character from playing with a PlayStation.
The image rights of Superbad belong to Columbia Pictures.
When the script was presented to Sony, the company was strictly opposed. The reason: Seth would be a reprehensible character that could cast a bad light on the PlayStation. He drinks, curses, and makes crude remarks.
Sony said: “Jonah cannot touch a PlayStation.” They said: “We cannot let him interact with our products because he is too despicable a character.” I thought to myself: “He is based on me! That is very offensive.”
Today, Seth Rogen can laugh about this. In the end, he and the film crew complied with Sony’s demands and changed the scene. Therefore, it is not the crude Seth at the console, but only Evan.
Meanwhile, Seth tries on some shirts from the closet to prepare for an upcoming party. He does not use the PlayStation during the scene. Even more: He doesn’t even touch it. Any proximity would have been too much for Sony.
In the end, it is a winking story from the filming. Companies like Sony are very concerned about maintaining their good image. A reprehensible character like Seth can become a problem in their eyes.
The Twitch streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa and her husband Nick were robbed in their home. They were able to fend off the robbers, including with the use of Nick and his gun. In a Twitch stream, the two talk about the incident.However, the community is wondering whether Nick is the same husband who allegedly suppressed Amouranth in 2022.
What happened with Amouranth’s husband? In October 2022, Amouranth tearfully revealed in a Twitch livestream that she was married. Previously, she had never mentioned her relationship status. Many of her fans apparently assumed she was single.
At that time, Amouranth was on the phone with her husband during the stream and told him that she no longer wanted to hide their relationship.
Her husband had forced her to keep their marriage a secret in order to maintain Amouranth’s reputation as a single and thus “available” woman. This way, the Twitch streamer could earn more money.
Since the incident with her husband, there has been little talk about it in recent years. The community is all the more astonished now that the Twitch streamer is sitting in a livestream with her husband Nick and recounting the robbery of their home. Nick is portrayed as a hero.
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Husband Nick saves Twitch streamer Amouranth
These were the events of the robbery: In a stream on Twitch (via twitch.tv), the couple recounts the incident while being interviewed by Kick streamer Adin Ross:
On the evening of March 6, 2025, Amouranth was in her bed while Nick was in another building on their property.
Amouranth heard two loud bangs and called Nick to ask if he was trying to get into the house. He denied it.
Then, the burglars shot open the front door and entered Amouranth’s bedroom. They attacked her and demanded that the Twitch streamer lead them to her crypto wallets.
Amouranth cooperated and led the burglars to the building where Nick was. He had a weapon and shot at the intruders.
Nick’s behavior was praised by Adin Ross: “You focused on what you needed to focus on to save your wife.”
What happened next? Amouranth and her husband are currently not living in their house. They are there during the day to make better security arrangements, and at night they sleep in hotels.
In the meantime, police have arrested a suspected burglar; there are already more suspects. According to Nick, “the whole thing will probably be resolved sooner rather than later.”
As heroic as the story sounds, the community is divided. Many feel that something is not right:
Sorrowful_Panda writes under a Twitch clip (via reddit): “Is this the same husband who apparently abused her for years and forced her into indecent acts? What happened to that story?”
TWIZMS is also skeptical (via reddit): “Is this the man she said abused her?”
Many are making jokes about the situation and comparing Amouranth’s statements to the seasons of an anime series. The abusive husband is just a “standalone arc” from an earlier season and no longer belongs in the canon, they say.
Others say that merely mentioning the incident from 2022 leads to a ban from Amouranth’s stream.
Doubts are also spreading in the community on X:
“Oh, was that the husband who “hit” and “pumped” her to bring her OF [OnlyFans] to the public?” (via X)
The team “Eintracht Spandau” from HandOfBlood celebrated a great success in League of Legends in April 2024: They won the European Championship in LoL. However, this success could not be maintained financially. They had to adapt and are now paying a high price in 2025.
That was the situation in 2024: After a few rather mediocre years that visibly frustrated HandOfBlood, Eintracht Spandau went “All-In” in 2024 and invested in a professional infrastructure to optimally support their LoL team in Berlin. They spent a lot of money on a staff to create optimal conditions.
HandOfBlood itself portrayed a comical figure as president with the megalomaniac “President Knabe” , but they took sporting success seriously and did everything for it.
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Eintracht Spandau becomes a content team, places 34-year-old in the bot lane
That was the harsh awakening: But after 2024, they drew a sobering conclusion: The sporting success was ultimately worth nothing. The prize money of €75,000 could not cover the expenses. In its current form, the project could not be sustained.
Eintracht Spandau came to the same realization as the NNO Twitch streamers’ team: Sponsors are hardly or not at all interested in sporting success. Funders prefer to invest in influencers and reach rather than in eSports.
So, Eintracht Spandau made some compromises. They cut back on infrastructure expenses and stated that they are now a “content team” that trains less than before and relies more on players who are actually at the end of their sporting careers and want to make the transition to content creation.
As a visible figurehead of this shift, they brought in Twitch streamer Daniel “Broeki” Broekmann as ADC, who had previously worked as a content creator for Spandau. The man is now 34 years old and claims that he was the best ADC in the league 10 years ago, but today he is the worst (via YouTube).
Broekmann and his boss HandOfBlood.
The team of HandOfBlood loses against a “supermarket” team
This is now the result: Even though they still have a star in the team with PowerOfEvil and are well-staffed in other positions, Eintracht Spandau has trained significantly less than in previous years, and this is immediately noticeable in their sporting success.
They have now finished the season in the Prime League in last place in Group B, with only 4 points from 4 games, clearly missing the playoffs.
Somehow they had probably imagined everything differently at Eintracht Spandau. In the end, the season came down to a match against the “Hangry Knights,” a team that was sponsored by the supermarket Kaufland. But that match also ended in a 0:2 loss.
The season in the Prime League was won by BIG, the big rival in Berlin.
For the new season, the team has now set itself the goal of playing more SoloQ to compensate for the missing scrimmages.
Funny videos instead of sporting success
Are there also positive sides? The situation with the “content team” is now reflected in the fact that Broekmann may not shine in the lane as he once did, but he creates hilariously funny videos for Eintracht Spandau. In his latest work “Dream Job Gamer,” Broeki shows his everyday life:
he is teased by teammates for his age
he drowns his frustration in alcohol
he eats Pringles for lunch while popping antidepressants
Eintracht Spandau must respond to difficult situation
What’s behind it: Ultimately, it is the logical and expected result of the austerity course. Things could have certainly gone a little better for Eintracht Spandau, and not many videos have really emerged for a “content team,” but the most important thing was probably to reduce costs first.
Especially in the economically tense situation and in the current slump in eSports, they probably had to pull the emergency brake.
The extremely stressed HandOfBlood cannot keep many projects of his company Instinct3 running alone; he needs support from people like Broekmann on the content front, who has a knack for it and shows a lot of talent. But any “LEC fantasies” that some Eintracht fans had after the European Championship have disappeared.
What comes as an unfortunate development that could not have been foreseen: The German Prime League now has competition from the previously insignificant regional league NCL, in which among other things the biggest German streamer NoWay plays: We now know what and whom German viewers of LoL really watch on Twitch
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A developer has made AIs play the well-known social deduction game Mafia – with catastrophic and sometimes absurdly funny results. They often fail at classic human skills.
What is “Mafia” anyway? “Mafia” is a classic social deduction game developed in 1986 by Russian psychologist Dmitry Davidoff. It is primarily known in the USA and online. Players are divided into two factions: a group of “Mafia” members who must remain unidentified, and innocent citizens trying to expose the Mafia through discussions (via InternetArchive). Other common names for variations of the game are Wolfmoon or The Werewolves of the Dark Forest.
In Germany, the latter is better known. Instead of a Mafia, there are werewolves that infiltrate the village and secretly eliminate players at night. The villagers must figure out who is lying through skillful discussions and deception – just like in “Mafia”.
The game is primarily based on reading people, intuition, and bluffing – all things that present a huge challenge for artificial intelligences.
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This is how the AI Mafia game works
On a website programmed by developer Guzus, various AI language models (LLMs) compete against each other in “Mafia”. Users can not only see the results of the matches but also receive full transcripts of the games, as communication logically occurs exclusively in writing.
It has been shown that most AIs have big problems with the game:
Some bots expose themselves through clumsy wording
Others try foolish strategies or drag fellow players down with them
Many do not understand how to effectively play their role
Sayem Ahmed from the site TomsHardware has provided a poignant example from one of the transcripts. The model Gryphe/Mythomax-l2-13b accidentally revealed in the middle of a discussion that it belonged to the Mafia.
“As a Mafia member, my main goal is to protect myself and eliminate the other Mafia members.”
This did not go unnoticed, of course. Another very well-known model, Claude-3.7-sonnet, commented directly on the blunder:
“That is either a huge slip that reveals your true role, or an extremely strange strategy.”
In summary, it was not a real achievement. Despite the poor performances of many AIs, one model stood out: Claude-3.7-sonnet. It performed the best in the tests and was unbeatable as a Mafia member.
However, even this model does not come close to human players – the current ranking is dominated by real people. No model had a truly effective tactic for imitating genuine strategic thinking.
How will the game proceed? Developer Guzus plans to release the project as open source on GitHub so it can be used for further experiments.
The simulation did not run on local machines, but via the Openrouter API, a platform that allows various AI models to be run in the cloud without requiring powerful hardware. This primarily indicates that the individual AI duels consume significant computing power.
Space Marines are the poster boys of Warhammer 40,000 and for many fans the ultimate power fantasy. But they are by no means invincible. A few aliens even have weapons that can punch right through their thick armor by default.
As they are literally superhuman, they can wear armor and wield weapons that a normal human could not even put on. They have better reflexes, are taller, and live significantly longer.
A user on Reddit played as a few Space Marines in a mod for Arma 3 and delved deep into the fantasy of these supersoldiers: he simply overran almost every settlement.
Warhammer 40.000: Die Lore zum Sternenreich der T’au
“Are the T’au really that deadly?”
The user ConsulJuliusCaesar explains how he simply mows down opponents with his Space Marines. The armor holds up quite well, and he laughed at all the enemies until a group of T’au nearly wiped out his squad.
The Xenos weapons shot straight through his armor as if it were butter, he says. He asks if the weapons of the T’au are really that strong and receives answers from lore fans. In short: Yes, they are.
In the top comment, a user quotes from the novel “Throne of Light” by Guy Haley from 2022. In it, a mercenary in the service of the Inquisition uses a T’au pulse rifle and takes out a Chaos Terminator with just five shots: four to the chest, one to the head.
Terminator armors are the strongest personal armors ever created by the Imperium. They are reinforced with servomotors, allowing even heavy weapons to be wielded with ease. And a T’au rifle simply pierces through them cleanly from front to back.
The T’au have even crazier weapons
In the ongoing discussion, there are more comments about the weapons of the T’au. Because even a pulse rifle is not always enough to take down a Space Marine. The supersoldiers have two hearts, so a single shot to the chest typically wouldn’t kill them at all—if the projectile even gets through the armor and their steel-hard bones.
Here the T’au also have an answer: Fusion weapons. They operate with nuclear fusion and simply melt everything, including a Space Marine’s brain: “No one comes back from that.”
The thread creator is so impressed with the T’au after the discussion that he now wants to switch sides.
Pulse weapons are nothing against the guns of the Space Mummies
If you think that the T’au must be the absolute masters when it comes to weapon technology, you are absolutely correct. But even they are overshadowed by another faction: the Necrons.
Gauss weapons do not simply fire projectiles; they disintegrate the target, meaning: those who are hit are dissolved into their components at a molecular level. Not even Land Raiders stand a chance against this, and even a simple foot soldier of the Necrons can pose a threat to a Space Marine.
Many players use the SOS signal in Monster Hunter Wilds to play together with other hunters. Others wish for help and support in their hunt. However, some grinders are now abusing this function and leaving these players out in the rain.
A feature to help distressed players: SOS signals serve as an opening of one’s quest for other players in Monster Hunter Wilds. Hunters can then specifically search for open SOS signals at Alma’s quest counter and join them. This allows up to 4 players to participate in a hunt simultaneously.
Recently, however, it has become more common for players to join quests, take a quick look at the monster, and then disappear from the quest again. This has caused frustration in the community, as many players genuinely want support or at least want to hunt monsters together with other hunters in peace.
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The Hunt for Crowns Ruins the Gaming Experience
Why are players doing this? The reason seems to be a common method of searching for monsters for specific achievements and farming them, as user Pockpocks shares in his thread on Reddit.
Players are likely joining quests with SOS signals to look through the binoculars to see if the monster has a silver or gold crown.
If the monster has a crown, these players would finish the quest as quickly as possible and move on to the next monster.
However, if the monster does not have a crown, the players withdraw from the quest and simply leave the signal senders behind.
This way, they hope for quick kills of crowned monsters, as they usually join quests that are somewhat advanced in time. This leads to the monsters often having lost considerable health, making the quest quick to complete for those joining.
How does the community respond? Pockpocks therefore urges these players in his post to reuse the SOS signal as it was originally intended: to complete quests together and to help other hunters.
Among the comments, there are many who share similar sentiments and wish for better behavior from the grinders:
satans_cookiemallet comments: “The crowns will be around until the last update of the expansion. Helping a fellow hunter in need is timeless.”
Screwed_38 writes: “At least the lobby spots reopen after someone leaves, unlike in World.”
Kemuri1 condemns: “I thought SOS was basically for ‘Hey, I want to play with a few people,’ but yeah, it’s disgusting behavior to farm crowns like that. Wow.”
thewiredknight shares: “I wondered why this happens. I respond to SOS signals because that’s how I get the materials I need from monsters while helping someone at the same time.”
CruisinBlade notes: “I’ve never experienced this. But it seems like such an inefficient method, lmao. Just load an online match to do that, lol, just reset the world or join a community looking for crowns. Seems like a huge waste of time.”
Players hope that the situation will calm down soon or that the grinders will resort to other methods to achieve their accomplishments.
A 19-year-old took on Apple and was later hired by the same company. However, due to an email, he was dismissed a year later.
Who is it about? Nicholas Allegra is known among hackers and on the internet primarily by the name “Comex.” The then 18-year-old released a so-called jailbreak for the iPhone 4 in 2010. A jailbreak refers to hacking a phone to gain unrestricted access to the entire system. Manufacturers generally try to prevent this. At the time, the English-language magazine Forbes.com reported on Comex.
At that time, “Comex” exploited a vulnerability in a Safari library. This allowed the jailbreak to be executed directly in the Safari browser.
A year later, he released JailbreakMe 3.0, targeting several iOS devices. At this time, the community believed that Nicholas Allegra was “years ahead” of other iOS hackers.
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Employment at Apple and dismissal for not responding to an important email
Employment at Apple: The young man became part of Apple from the founding of JailbreakMe as a “remote intern.” It is unclear what he did for the company and what his tasks were. But after exactly one year, it was already over. His hiring by Apple is based on his own statement, as Apple generally does not provide information on personnel matters.
Why did the relationship end? After almost a year at Apple, Allegra announced on Twitter in 2012 that he was no longer employed by Apple. In another message, he explained that he ended up in this situation because he “forgot to respond to an email.” The email in question was an offer for continued employment.
The internship was limited to one year, and Apple apparently asked the intern via email for confirmation on whether he would stay with the company for another year. When the company received no response, it terminated the contract of the iPhone hacker, and he was no longer an intern.
Shortly thereafter, he reportedly started an internship at Google, at least according to the English-language magazine Forbes.com. He is said not to have worked on Android because he always found Android too boring compared to Apple.
In EA FC 25, the Pitch Notes for a new update have been released. They announce the return of Franz Beckenbauer and 3 Heroes. Additionally, a shot and PlayStyles will be newly added. On MeinMMO, you can read the most important information.
What kind of update is this? Title Update 10, named “Return of the Legends,” was released on March 11 in Ultimate Team. The update, which is around 1.2 GB on the PlayStation 5, is now available for download.
In line with the title, EA Sports announced in the official Pitch Notes that one of football’s greatest legends will soon make a comeback.
How is Franz Beckenbauer returning? With the German legend Franz Beckenbauer, an Icon is returning that veteran Xbox players will likely be familiar with. From FIFA 15 to FIFA 17, you could already play this luminary of German football.
On March 21, 2025, Beckenbauer’s Base Icon will celebrate its comeback in Ultimate Team as part of the “UEFA Dreamchasers” campaign. He will receive his first promo card on April 4, 2025, as part of the new event “FUT Immortals.”
Which 3 Heroes are returning? With Seydou Doumbia, Gervinho, and Víctor Ibarbo, 3 fan favorites are returning to Ultimate Team. All 3 heroes from past FIFA seasons will be released on March 14, 2025, when FUT Birthday Team 2 drops in double form:
as “Streets Won’t Forget” versions in Objectives and in the Evolutions (EVOs)
as FUT Birthday Heroes as part of FUT Birthday Team
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New Shot and Other Changes from Title Update 10
What is this new shot? The new shot is introduced through a new PlayStyle. The “Flat Full-Volley Shot” is triggered by a short press of the shoot button. If your player possesses the new PlayStyle, it has the following effects on your flat shots:
shot accuracy is significantly increased
the ball’s flight speed is moderately increased
the execution speed is moderately increased
The PlayStyle+ has the same effects, and like all golden PlayStyles, it is only more effective under those circumstances.
Below, we have summarized additional important changes for gameplay, modes, and general information. For even more detailed information, you can refer to the Trello for Title Update 10 from EA Sports.
Gameplay
the accuracy of fully charged precision lob passes (L1+Triangle/LB+Y) has been moderately reduced
the accuracy of goalkeeper’s clearance header (Circle/B for headers) has been significantly increased
CPU AI is more often aware of situations for long shots
the accuracy of shots without opponent pressure has been increased
the pressing behavior of the AI has been improved
better positioning of AI players for headers
goalkeeper animations for acute-angle shots have been revised
special moves could not be executed quickly in rare cases, this issue has been fixed
Ultimate Team
bugs in “Learn the Game” Rush training have been fixed
slow navigation through FC Points in the shop has been fixed
issues with searching in the Evolutions menu have been fixed
various stability issues in Rush and Squad Battles have been fixed
Clubs
stability issues at halftime have been fixed
issues with disappearing pros have been fixed
issues with AI in spontaneous matches have been fixed
Career
the user interface of the headquarters has been redesigned
size of the task list has been reduced
screen has been supplemented with upcoming games and standings
stability issues when starting a new season have been fixed
display errors during negotiations as a Premier League manager have been fixed
PlayStyle+ for professionals in the Global Transfer Network are now displayed higher up
issue with incorrect teams in the UEFA Women’s Champions League has been fixed
General, Audio, and Graphics
new Classic XI (Icon team) for kickoff mode and online friendlies
Canadian women’s national team has been added
new Super Fans (real, loyal supporters of their clubs) are visible in the stadiums
display error for AI sliders has been fixed
incorrect texts and erroneous user interface have been revised
What are the important announcements from the Pitch Notes? New player items with unique abilities have been announced for Ultimate Team. Soon, “Super Subs” (strong substitutes) will appear, who will start with full chemistry and full effectiveness of their role upon being subbed in.
Additionally, a new live friendly match mode called “Targets,” where you receive double points for hitting targets in the goal, will be introduced.
Other important announcements from the Pitch Notes include:
for Clubs
an extended cap for the Pro level in Clubs to 120 including new PlayStyle
2 new facilities in Clubs
double coin events
for Career Mode
new live starting points and snapshots
new icons (Zidane, Ronaldo, and Beckenbauer)
Generally
69 new Game Faces
When will these announcements appear in the game? There is no exact date yet. It is mentioned that an upcoming server release will implement these announcements.
With this, you have the most important changes and announcements from Title Update 10 at a glance. How the updates will affect the game remains to be seen. In EA FC 25, you currently have the chance to benefit from the upgrades of an event that has not yet officially started in Ultimate Team.
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Even though the PS4 has already been surpassed by the new PS5, it remains a popular gaming console. In this list, we present to you 15 games that, according to Metacritic, are among the TOP 15.
How was this list compiled? On Metacritic, users can submit their ratings for a video game. These ratings combine to create a result known as the Metascore. The PS4 games in this list are sorted according to this Metascore.
If multiple games have the same Metascore, we have placed the game with the higher user score higher on the list. Furthermore, we have removed the duplication of Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal and moved the 16th place to the 15th.
Note: This list was updated in March 2025 and is based on the current ratings at that time.
15. Shadow of the Colossus
Metascore: 90 User-Score: 7.9 Release: 2018 Other Platforms: PS2, PS3
You should play Shadow of the Colossus if you: + want to experience giant monsters in a huge world + find atmosphere in a game more important than a big story
Originally released on the PS2, Shadow of the Colossus has had a total of two remakes. The original version was released in 2005 and featured pixelated graphics.
Due to a sacrifice, the girl Mono dies, and her resurrection is the sole goal of the protagonist Wander. The young man takes her to a temple, where he prays and learns that his sword holds unimaginable power. If he defeats 16 colossi, he will be able to revive Mono.
14. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
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Metascore: 90 User-Score: 9.1 Release: 2019 Other Platforms: PS5, PC
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers offers you: + almost endless gameplay and exploration fun thanks to a huge world + a story that ties into the main story, along with new jobs, playable races, and challenges
Final Fantasy XIV is the fourteenth installment of the Final Fantasy series and Shadowbringers is a new expansion of the online game. In this RPG, you become a warrior of light and can explore dungeons together with your companions and ally against powerful foes.
The DLC “Shadowbringers” captivates players especially due to its gripping story and quickly became the most popular DLC for Final Fantasy XIV, according to players. If you’re still unsure whether the game is right for you, you can try out a free trial version. Whether it is still worth getting into Final Fantasy 14 in 2024 is another question.
13. Divinity: Original Sin II – Definitive Edition
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Divinity: Original Sin 2 Trailer
Metascore: 92 User-Score: 8.2 Release: 2018 Other Platforms: Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS
You should play Divinity: Original Sin II if you: + enjoy RPGs and turn-based gameplay + like to dive into a huge game world
Divinity: Original Sin II is from the creators of the also very popular RPG Baldur’s Gate 3. The gameplay of the RPG is turn-based and requires strategy. Choose your character from a total of 14 classes and embark on an adventure full of surprises.
According to reviews, the console interface is not perfect, but Divinity: Original Sin II shines with its interesting characters and long adventures. If you focus only on the story, you’ll already spend about 60 hours; if you pursue side quests and explore the world thoroughly, you’ll probably have over 100 hours of gameplay fun.
You can play Divinity: Original Sin II either solo or in multiplayer mode. In the Definitive Edition, every little bug and issue has been fixed.
12. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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The Witcher 3 – PS4 Trailer
Metascore: 92 User-Score: 9.1 Release: 2015 Other Platforms: Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers you: + a huge game world to explore + a variety of gripping stories in main and side quests
Of course, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt must not be missing from a ranking list. Even though the game is now almost ten years old, it can still captivate players with its graphics and gameplay.
You take on the role of the witcher Geralt of Rivia, who wanders through the land as a sort of mercenary while battling monsters. Geralt is on the search for his adopted daughter Ciri, who is fleeing from the Wild Hunt.
The gameplay is relatively straightforward but offers enough variety through the different types of monsters. There are a total of 16 DLCs for The Witcher 3, of which “Blood and Wine” and “Hearts of Stone” are larger story DLCs.
11. Undertale
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UNDERTALE – Nintendo Switch Trailer
Metascore: 92 User-Score: 8.6 Release: 2015 Other Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, PS Vita, Xbox Series X
You should play Undertale if you: + are fans of indie games and pixel graphics + don’t mind playing a game multiple times to discover everything
Undertale is considered one of the best indie games on the market. Only the game developer Toby Fox is behind the development and release of the game.
As a human child, you navigate through the underground and battle monsters. You have to make decisions that lead to different gameplay paths and endings. Undertale also offers plenty of puzzles.
10. Bloodborne
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Bloodborne Debut Trailer
Metascore: 92 User-Score: 8.9 Release: 2015 Other Platforms: –
You should get Bloodborne if you: + are looking for a challenge in gameplay + have a good tolerance for frustration
Bloodborne was developed by the creators of the Dark Souls series: FromSoftware. The developers have once again crafted an absolute masterpiece here. In the world of Bloodborne, magical blood exists that heals the sick but is also cursed and has terrible side effects.
The blood turns people into monsters that must be hunted by hunters. The protagonist in Bloodborne is such a hunter, who is captured in the dream of another hunter. To escape, he must search for the blood and slay powerful monsters.
The gameplay is not for the faint of heart and offers even the most experienced players a challenge. Due to the many different classes and weapons, the replay value is high. Lies of P is often compared to Bloodborne, as it features a similar setting and gameplay.
9. Journey
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Excursion into the desert in the trailer for ‘Journey’
You should get Journey if you: + prefer calm gameplay over hectic + want to immerse yourself in a balanced gameplay and gentle story
As the name suggests, you embark on a journey in Journey. Your goal is the mountain on the horizon. On your journey, you can meet other players, but only if they are online at the same time as you.
You can help each other, but cannot communicate or even learn the player’s name. Only at the end of the credits. Journey is a short game, lasting about two to five hours, but still enchants players with its atmosphere and art style.
8. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
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Uncharted 4 – PS4 Trailer
Metascore: 93 User-Score: 8.8 Release: 2016 Other Platforms: –
You should play Uncharted: A Thief’s End if you: + enjoy adventure + like to explore and solve puzzles
With the fourth part, developer studio Naughty Dog definitively concludes its Uncharted series. With Uncharted: A Thief’s End, the developers throw master thief and adventurer Nathan Drake into his last spectacular adventure.
Even though there were initial doubts about the implementation, as the creative team from The Last of Us took over during the development of Uncharted 4, the result exceeded all expectations. Players especially appreciate the detailed world and stunning graphics in this game. With this title, Naughty Dog has pushed the PS4 to its limits.
7. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
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METAL GEAR SOLID V THE PHANTOM PAIN GDC 2013 TRAILER
Metascore: 93 User-Score: 8.1 Release: 2015 Other Platforms: PS3, PC, Xbox 360/One
You should play Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain if you: + enjoy shooters and stealth + are a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series
Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain is a master of the stealth shooter genre, just like its predecessors. In this installment, you are Venom Snake, who has been severely wounded due to the events of the prologue in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. His left arm had to be replaced with a technological prosthetic, opening up new gameplay mechanics for you as a player.
Admittedly, the game does not reinvent the gameplay wheel, but it offers nostalgic fans of the series a nice conclusion. Developer Hideo Kojima bids farewell to his highly praised franchise.
6. The Last of Us Part II
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The Last of Us: Part 2 – PS4-Trailer
Metascore: 93 User-Score: 5.8 Release: 2020 Other Platforms: –
You should get The Last of Us Part II if you: + want to experience a heartbreaking story + love exciting and authentic characters
The Last of Us II is the second part of The Last of Us. In this game, Naughty Dog once again takes you into a post-apocalyptic world full of infected, forcing you to fight for survival. With The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog squeezes everything out of the PS4 that is somehow possible.
This time, however, you take on the role of Ellie. She has matured and become even more ruthless. Traumatized by a tragedy, she embarks on a journey filled with violence and sorrow. The gameplay is sophisticated, and the detailed animations keep it from ever getting boring.
5. God of War (2018)
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God of War (2018) – PS4 trailer
Metascore: 94 User-Score: 9.1 Release: 2018 Other Platforms: PC
You should play God of War if you: + want to experience a new chapter in the God of War series + are ready for an adventure full of myths and exciting gameplay
God of War is the fourth installment in the God of War series and begins a new chapter in the game series. Once again, it centers around Kratos, the God of War. He has now settled in the world of Norse mythology and has a son named Atreus.
Together with his son, Kratos wants to scatter the ashes of his deceased wife on the highest mountain, as per her last wish. On the way, the father-son duo must face several challenges. The player is guided through a breathtaking world filled with interesting characters.
4. The Last of Us Remastered
Metascore: 95 User-Score: 9.2 Release: 2014 Other Platforms: (as Remake Part I on PS5)
The Last of Us Remastered is for you if you: + want to experience the story of The Last of Us again in an updated style + want to experience a gripping story
In The Last of Us, you are the smuggler Joel, who has had to survive in a brutal post-apocalyptic world full of zombies for the last 20 years. His latest assignment is to bring a child named Ellie out of the city and to the rebel group Fireflies.
Ellie is likely the key to a cure for the world due to her immunity. So, it’s about protecting her at all costs. The gameplay of The Last of Us is simple yet effective and keeps you on your toes with the various types of zombies.
3. Persona 5 / Persona 5 Royal
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Persona 5 Royal Trailer
Metascore: 95 User-Score: 8.7 Release: 2020 Other Platforms: Xbox One/Series X, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch
You should check out Persona 5 / Persona 5 Royal if you: + are fans of anime + enjoy video games in comic style
The fifth part of the Persona series is an exclusive title for PlayStation 4. Protagonist Joker is actually a regular high school student, if it weren’t for his double life as a phantom thief.
Together with a group of like-minded individuals, he steals the distorted desires from the hearts of adults. Only then can they be prevented from doing terrible things.
Especially the art style of Persona 5 is repeatedly praised. The intricate story never gets boring, and the turn-based gameplay requires strategy.
After Persona 5 already enjoyed great reviews on Metacritic, the enhanced version also does not lag behind and can even surpass the original. Persona 5 Royal offers new characters, dungeons, and additional story content.
2. Grand Theft Auto V
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Grand Theft Auto V – Trailer
Metascore: 97 User-Score: 8.5 Release: 2014 Other Platforms: PS3, PS5, Xbox 360/One/Series X, PC
You should get Grand Theft Auto V if you: + are up for exciting gangster stories + are fans of the GTA series
Grand Theft Auto V was released in 2014 and has since been re-released many times. For ten years, the game has still been captivating its players. So, it’s no wonder that the game is also found on this list.
In GTA V, you follow the stories of three protagonists: Franklin, Michael, and Trevor. While their stories couldn’t be more different at the beginning, they eventually come together and make plans for heists.
1. Red Dead Redemption 2
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Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer
Metascore: 97 User-Score: 8.9 Release: 2018 Other Platforms: Xbox One, PC
You should play Red Dead Redemption 2 if you: + found the first part impressive + enjoy adventures in the style of the Wild West
The year is 1899: you are protagonist Arthur Morgan, who commits crimes with the Van der Linde gang. After a heist has gone wrong, the gang is on the run and must make their way east through the USA. On your journey, you will make numerous enemies that you must defeat.
Red Dead Redemption 2 offers players a massive game world full of detail. Each NPC has its own routine. Plus, there’s even an online mode where you can compete against other players.
The PS4 generation has produced some major classics that still belong among the best games of all time today. Buying a PS4 back then was definitely worth it, and you could experience a fantastic era of video games. Purchasing a PS5 is just as worthwhile because here you can play all PS4 titles and the PS5 has some great titles of its own to offer.
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Check your Pokédex in Pokémon GO! Because there you will now find two interesting new features.
Which features are now available? If you click on the Pokédex, which has recently received a new design, you will find two new options.
The Pokédex alarm
An overview of types and moves
Especially this first feature is very beneficial when you are searching for specific Pokémon. We will show you how the two features work and how they can be helpful to you.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
The new Pokédex alarm
How do I use the Pokédex alarm? You click into the Pokédex and select a Pokémon. This can be one that you have already caught or one that you have at least seen before. The latter are identifiable by the fact that they are only represented by a shadow.
The Pokémon that are only a number in your Pokédex cannot currently be selected.
Once you have selected a Pokémon, you will find a new switch called “Alarm On” under its name, which you can activate. If you do that, you will receive a push notification when the respective Pokémon is near you.
The new Pokédex alarm
Additionally, the selected Pokémon will be prioritized on the “Nearby” screen. This means: You can now search for specific Pokémon more purposefully.
Especially for rare monsters, this is a great thing. Monsters like Frospino, Grolldra, or other unusual spawns are worth it.
However, there seem to be certain Pokémon for which you cannot activate an alarm. Zorua is one such example. That makes sense, after all, this is a disguised Pokémon that is randomly and quite difficult to find. There are also a few other exceptions that have special spawn conditions.
Do you want to learn more about a specific Pokémon? You can now also do that with the Pokédex. Because it now shows you the type weaknesses and strengths when you select your Pokémon in the overview. This way, you can quickly determine whether they are worth using as attackers for a specific raid.
Additionally, you now have the option to view the possible moves of a Pokémon in the Pokédex. This is also helpful if you want to know whether you can teach your attackers specific moves at all.
Of course, you could always find such information in other ways, such as online. But having it in the game now is a nice improvement if you don’t want to switch between applications.
Basically, there are a few new features coming to Pokémon GO, as the newest season of the game has just started in March. It is themed “Mighty and Masterful” and focuses on the new Pokémon Dakuma, among other things. How can you get it? We will show you here: All information about the special research with Dakuma.
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Even after 14 years, players are still discovering new things in the game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. A trick solves a problem and enhances the gameplay experience.
What problem is this? In Skyrim, especially in the dungeons to explore, there is so much loot that players’ bags fill up quickly. When overloaded, the character can only walk at a slow speed and fast travel is not possible.
This puts players in a dilemma: on one hand, they don’t want to leave the valuable items they have fought for behind; on the other hand, the journey to the next merchant is too long to accomplish at the slow speed.
One of the most important creatures in Skyrim almost didn’t make it into the game due to an ugly concept:
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Here’s how you can take all your loot without being overloaded
What trick is this? Reddit user PibardoAnashelinsta has found a solution to the problem. He posted in the subreddit r/skyrim that he discovered a trick to take all the loot without overloading himself.
This is how the trick works:
Collect all the loot you want to take with you
Find a corpse and fill its pockets with items that are overloading you
Once you are no longer overloaded, revive the corpse with the summoning spell “Reanimate Corpse”
The reanimated corpse will now follow you. Now you can fast travel to the next city or village.
Your companion unfortunately will not survive and will just be a pile of ash upon arrival. That’s okay though, because in the pile of ash will be your loot that you can easily take out to use further.
How does the community react? The comments are filled with players who didn’t know the trick themselves and are excited:
teaconnoisseur86 is excited (via reddit): “Finally… a real hack. Well done!”
Artractive thanks for the trick (via reddit): “This is a genuine adventurer/life hack! Great find and thanks for sharing!”
randyortonrko83 is surprised as a new player (via reddit): “I just started playing Skyrim two days ago and you’ve given me a tip. Thanks for that, buddy, I’ve heard from someone that summoning is a lifesaver, I didn’t know it worked this way.”
In a shooter on Steam, you feel like an unstoppable action hero from the 80s – and that for just 10 €.
Which game is it about? We are talking about RoboCop: Rogue City. The first-person shooter from Teyon, who also developed Terminator: Resistance, was released on November 2, 2023, for PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store as well as for consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Currently, you can get RoboCop: Rogue City on Steam for only 9.99 € instead of 49.99 €. This offer is available only until March 13.
You can watch the trailer for RoboCop: Rogue City here:
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RoboCop: Rogue City Trailer
What is the game about? In RoboCop: Rogue City, you take on the role of the famous RoboCop – half man, half machine – who had his first movie in 1987. The story of the game is set between RoboCop 2 and 3.
As RoboCop, you hunt down criminals on the streets of Old Detroit. Your job as a police officer not only involves shooting criminals (which you do quite often) – you also conduct investigations, search for evidence, and carry out interrogations.
Shooter recommendation especially for movie fans
Is RoboCop: Rogue City worth it for fans of the movies? If you believe the very positive reviews on Steam, then yes. They are 88% positive – especially because you really feel like an unstoppable action hero in the game.
iOverslept on Steam: “I never thought we would ever get a RoboCop game that actually feels like RoboCop – but here we are.”
Ksam1492 on Steam: “The game perfectly captures the RoboCop experience: heavy footsteps, explosive shootouts, and criminals who learn the hard way that crime doesn’t pay!”
For immersion, the game also disregards the shooter trend of increasing gameplay speed and mobility. As a cyborg, you are not constantly dodging and jumping around. While you may be as heavy as a tank, you’re also just as steadfast.
With the return of Peter Weller, the original actor of RoboCop, the experience is further enhanced. Weller lends his voice to the policeman in Rogue City as well.
In Fortnite, the new update is being applied today, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. You can find all information about Patch 34.10 here.
Update from March 11, 2025 – 11:30 AM: With almost an hour delay, the Fortnite servers are finally back online. Have fun gaming!
Update from March 11, 2025 – 10:45 AM: Fortnite is still offline. There has been no update regarding the delay on the official channels or how long the maintenance will last.
Update from March 11, 2025 – 10:35 AM: The developers have also released a preview of the LTM “Heist” and Outlaw Midas from Update 34.10 on fortnite.com. Here is the Heist trailer:
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Update from March 11, 2025 – 10:30 AM: We are still seeing the servers as offline. However, there are now details on fortnite.com regarding the improvements and bug fixes of 34.10:
In V.34.10, the developers implemented a change so that matches only start when the lobby is full (5v5). If the lobby cannot be filled, all players return to the main menu and are requeued.
The developers have made improvements to data exchange between server and client, so players can no longer eliminate each other simultaneously.
A bug has been fixed that caused players to lose control of the camera.
A bug has been fixed that caused graphics and sound effects to continue after sliding.
A bug has been fixed where weapons with scopes were visually held higher than other weapons.
A bug has been fixed where light reflections on weapons were not displayed correctly when players ran around corners.
A visual error has been fixed where eliminated players had full health in the upper player bar while watching.
A graphic error has been fixed where weapon attachments disappeared when the weapon carrier was too close to a wall.
A graphical error on mobile devices has been fixed that occasionally occurred when a flashbang was thrown.
A visual inconsistency with weapon recoil has been fixed.
A typo in the English game version in the message “Time is up”, displayed at the end of a round, has been fixed.
Some player animations for moving left and right have been revised.
Several technical performance improvements have been implemented.
Update from March 11, 2025 – 9:56 AM: Shiina has released a video on YouTube featuring the leaked skins from today’s update. This is a great way to pass the time while waiting for the maintenance to end. Check it out:
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Update from March 11, 2025 – 9 AM: The maintenance started at the announced time, and the servers are offline. The maintenance is expected to last about an hour and a half, until approximately 10:30 AM.
What happens when the server is down? The servers are shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
Server down in Fortnite – from when? The servers will be shut down on March 11, 2025, at 9 AM. A short time before this (about half an hour), matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. In the absence of official information from the developers, one can only guess at this point.
When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games now sporadically presents patch notes for the updates, usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them with us.
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Fortnite: Patch 34.10 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The leaker Shiina has already expressed some guesses on X.com about what exactly could be in the update. Here’s what you can probably count on:
Collaboration with the Unbeatable
Unlockable Outlaw Midas
Battle Pass Super Styles
New LEGO Pass + Gameplay Update
New item Rocket Drill
Pump & Dump Gun will be added
Outlaw Shotgun will be fully added
maybe New Rocket Jump Launcher
Even more new collaborations
More old collaborations will be updated for the shop
New Rocket League cars will be added
Scorpion is NOT expected in this update
And much more!!
Later, Shiina provided an outlook on the Shohei Ohtani collaboration (via X.com), the confirmation of new Crocs items in the Fortnite shop (via X.com), and an official image from the developers of the Rocket Drill, Outlaw Shotgun, and Pump & Dump Gun (via X.com).
An opponent in Monster Hunter Wilds seems to drive melee fighters to despair, and the solution is literally within reach.
Which monster is it? We are talking about Hirabami, a leviathan you can encounter in the Ice Shard Cliffs. It resembles a type of ice dragon-ray and you can craft beautiful armor and weapons that remind of feudal Japan.
Therefore, it is actually quite popular, and many fans dive into battle to farm its materials. However, it seems to cause problems for many players in battle, as a thread on Reddit shows.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Did you really start the quest?
Constantly in Suspension
What is the problem with it? Hirabami is a leviathan that hovers most of the time and rarely comes down to the ground. It stays at a height that can be particularly annoying for melee fighters with shorter ranges, making it harder to attack.
Additionally, you encounter groups of several Hirabami within the story or more frequently during open field explorations, which doesn’t make it easier for players who already have their issues with the monster. It also makes it hard to catch him since he usually glides over traps.
Therefore, user squishninja710 expresses his despair on Reddit and finds some like-minded people in the comments. Other players rush to their aid, as there are relatively easy solutions to the problems.
The culprit Hirabami
How can the problems be solved? Many players emphasize that you can easily bring down Hirabami with shock capsules from the sky – the same goes for all other hovering and flying opponents, as long as they don’t have resistances. If you shoot them with it, they fall to the ground for a while and are blinded. This way, you can take him down with shock traps or take moments to deal high damage.
However, you shouldn’t use them too frequently, as monsters can build up resistances over time. If that happens, you will receive a notification in the lower right corner of the screen that the capsule is less effective. So you should time the moments well. Additionally, you can usually reach the tail even with short range, so you should focus on that.
If you encounter several Hirabami, you can either shoot them individually with dung capsules to disperse them or fire a large dung capsule to scatter the entire group into different areas.
You can usually find the capsules to suit your hunt in your Saikrii bag or in the environment. You need to look for dung or lightning beetles lying around. If you have trouble aiming the capsules, you can also use focus mode to get a better view.
In Thailand, the latest RTX-50 graphics cards from NVIDIAare available, but those who want one apparently have to dig deep into their pockets – because retailers are only selling them in combination with a complete system.
At least that’s what a Reddit user claims, who shares his experiences in a post. According to darkshado34, it is not possible to purchase an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 individually – anyone who just wants to replace their old GPU currently has bad luck in Thailand and has to buy a new gaming PC (via Reddit).
What could be behind the sales strategy? Perhaps retailers want to prevent GPUs from being immediately bought up by resellers with this practice. These so-called scalpers often buy sought-after hardware in large quantities to sell it later at a higher price, which leads to artificial scarcity and price increases.
By tying the graphics cards to the purchase of a complete system, the acquisition becomes less attractive for resellers, as the financial effort increases and the profit decreases.
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A contradiction to the actual concept
How does the community react? Opinions are fundamentally divided. Some users can understand the possible strategy to protect against scalpers, yet the logic behind it is being questioned. Especially considering the average monthly income in Thailand, expensive bundle offers costing several thousand euros seem unwise – as user darkshado34 points out.
Others, on the other hand, feel generally disadvantaged, especially if they only want to upgrade their existing hardware without wanting or being able to invest in a completely new system. Therefore, those who just want to replace their old graphics card apparently have bad luck.
User 3cto even considers the practice absurd, as it contradicts the fundamental idea of a PC – namely the possibility to upgrade or replace individual components.
What is there to the story? The reports about this sales strategy come from a Reddit thread that describes the situation in Thailand. There are currently no official confirmations from retailers or larger tech media. Whether this is a nationwide practice or just the approach of individual shops remains unclear.
Current developments in the GPU market: The mentioned sales strategy appears even more remarkable as the global GPU market continues to be characterized by high prices and supply shortages.
The introduction of the NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 has caused a stir worldwide. Despite high prices starting at 2,300 euros for the RTX 5090 and 1,200 euros for the RTX 5080, demand remains high, leading to supply shortages. Scalpers continue to exploit this situation to resell GPUs at excessively high prices (via Boltwise).
Those currently looking for a new graphics card should take a close look at which models offer the best price-performance ratio. Not every expensive GPU also provides the greatest performance leap. An overview of the best gaming graphics cards can be found here: The best graphics cards in gaming for every budget 2025
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Kingmakers is an upcoming strategy shooter on Steam, where you fight knights with assault rifles and sports cars. However, despite the game’s many absurd ideas, there was a limit: a huge mech was too much even for the developers.
Which game is it about? Kingmakers is an upcoming mix of strategy and shooter set to enter early access on Steam in 2025.
The game combines modern weapon technology with medieval battles. Players can compete against huge armies of knights using assault rifles, grenades, and even sports cars, carving their way through historical castles.
Here you can watch the trailer, which does not show a feature that was deemed too far by the developers.
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A cyborg (does not) clear the battlefield
Why was the mech too much? Originally, the developers experimented with a huge mech unit, a cybernetic titan that was supposed to march across the battlefield and clear soldiers out of the way. However, as game director Paul Fisch explained in an interview with Edge Magazine, the mech was ultimately removed from the game:
“We actually had a huge cyborg, kind of a titan, marching across the battlefield and pushing soldiers aside,” said Fisch. “But after some experimenting, we found that it was too much. It broke the immersion and ultimately destroyed the fantasy element.”
Instead, Kingmakers now focuses on creating the medieval vs. modern conflict in a believable and strategically challenging way.
What makes the game special? Kingmakers is a blend of shooter gameplay and strategic elements. Players can not only engage in battle themselves and fight against medieval soldiers with modern weapons but also control the action from above, command troops, and build their own army.
An exciting aspect is that the knights learn over time and develop strategies to defend themselves against modern technology.
An agency in New Zealand has been working with an Excel spreadsheet for years. The final audit report is devastating. The agency was already considered expensive and slow.
Which agency is it? The agency that manages New Zealand’s public health system uses a single Excel spreadsheet as the primary data source for consolidating and managing its finances.
The agency using the spreadsheet is Health New Zealand (HNZ), which replaced 20 district health boards in 2022 in the expectation of being more cost-efficient and providing more uniform services. However, with the Excel solution, they likely did not find the best alternative in the IT landscape.
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Devastating verdict of a report for the Excel spreadsheets
What went wrong? At the time, the agency informed the government that the budget of NZ$28 billion (approximately €14 billion) for the fiscal year 2023/2024 was more than sufficient. However, the health department significantly underestimated and exceeded the estimated budget.
During the subsequent audit, it was found that the organization “lost control over the critical levers that govern financial performance” and was “unable to recognize and respond to the discrepancy between expenditures and revenues.” This is stated in a report by the consulting and management company Deloitte.
The Deloitte report also questions why an agency responsible for €14 billion does not use a more sensible tool than an Excel spreadsheet:
The use of an Excel spreadsheet to track and report on the financial performance of an organization with expenditures of NZ$28 billion raises significant concerns, especially when other, better-suited systems are available in the IT landscape.
Instead of becoming more efficient and especially faster, the report suggests that they actually achieved the opposite: for monthly reporting, they needed 12 to 15 days, and for data analysis, another 5 days. According to the report, Health NZ is therefore far behind what it aimed to achieve after the merger in 2022.
On the other hand, the Excel spreadsheet itself led to multiple problems, reports the English-language magazine TheRegister.com: Data in the spreadsheet could be manipulated relatively easily, and it was also very prone to human errors, which is exemplified by a case: incorrect approvals for provisions or duplicate approvals were only discovered in subsequent periods, leading to financial issues.
In EA FC 25, you can choose one of two strong, dynamic cards to conclude Season 5. To obtain the free professional with the potentially best upgrades, you should make your decision only after today’s Champions League matches on Tuesday (March 11, 2025). We explain why on MeinMMO.
Which strong players are we talking about? It’s about the player choice from the free Season Pass at Level 35. In this choice, you must decide between the dynamic event cards of Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona) and Szoboszlai (FC Liverpool).
A player choice has the disadvantage that you have to commit to one professional. Unfortunately, after your decision, you will no longer have a chance to get the other player.
What kind of players are they exactly? Both professionals are Road-to-the-Final players (RTTF) for the UEFA Champions League. Thus, they belong to dynamic cards in Ultimate Team that can gather upgrades in the coming weeks and months, depending on how their teams perform in European competitions.
However, before you redeem the player choice, you should wait to see which of the RTTF cards will actually progress to the next round.
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Wait until this evening to secure guaranteed upgrades
Why should you choose the player only this evening? The return matches of the knockout stage in the Champions League that will affect the ratings of the RTTFs of Dani Olmo and Szoboszlai will take place this evening (March 11, 2025, kickoff times at 6:45 PM and 9:00 PM).
After today’s round of 16 return matches, it will be clear whether Dani Olmo and/or Szoboszlai will receive another +1 rating upgrade and a Player Role++. Additionally, they can secure further strong upgrades leading up to a potential Champions League win, as you can see below:
Win or draw in the round of 16: +1 overall rating (OVR)
Advancement to the quarter-finals: +1 OVR & 1 Player Role++
Advancement to the semi-finals: +1 OVR & +1★ Skill Moves or Weak Foot
Advancement to the final: +1 PlayStyle (+2 PlayStyle+ if the player only has one PlayStyle+)
Win in the final: +1 OVR or 96 OVR & 5★ Skill Moves or Weak Foot
Another extra tip: If you also wait for the matches on Wednesday (March 12), you will even know against whom the respective players will play with their teams in the next round. This way, you can choose the professional who meets the seemingly weaker opponent in the quarter-finals, as he thus has a better chance of progressing again and receiving further upgrades.
Attention: The Season Pass and item choices end on March 13, 2025. By then, you must have claimed the RTTF cards.
Unfortunately, this small trick does not work for the RTTFs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (Season Pass Level 25), as the quarter-finals will only take place on March 18, 2025. However, if you still need a recommendation, it might be worth betting on Damaris Egurrola from Olympique Lyon. The team from France dominated its group in the group stage and is considered one of the biggest favorites for the title. You can find all previous RTTF players and their upgrades here: In EA FC 25, you can take advantage of the upgrades of event cards whose promo has not yet been released
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The multiverse of Dungeons & Dragons is full of magic and powerful spells. MeinMMO has compiled the 10 most powerful spells for you to keep an eye on for your campaign.
How was the list created? We have selected 10 spells that are particularly powerful in their own way. We focused on spells from the 5th edition that have a maximum level of 9. Additionally, we made sure to represent a wide variety of different spells so that every player and game master can find something suitable.
For our list, we decided against a direct ranking, as the power of a spell depends on too many factors to compare effectively. A spell can be powerful because it deals a lot of damage or because it can manipulate the world around it on a large scale – or also because a player uses it cleverly at the right moment.
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What types of spells are there? In Dungeons & Dragons, there are hundreds of different spells that you can choose from for your characters. On one hand, there are cantrips, which do not consume a spell slot when cast. They may not be particularly powerful, but they are often very useful.
If you want to cast more powerful spells, you can choose from spells of various levels from level 1 to level 9, each costing a spell slot of the same level. The rule is: the higher the level, the more powerful the spell. Additionally, not every class can learn every spell.
The spells belong to one of the 8 schools of magic:
Abjuration
Conjuration
Evocation
Illusion
Necromancy
Transmutation
Enchantment
Divination
Who is writing this? MeinMMO editor Alexander has been immersed in various pen-and-paper role-playing games for over 15 years. From Dungeons & Dragons to Pathfinder, Shadowrun, The Dark Eye, Call of Cthulhu, and The Black Cat, hardly any system is safe from him. His greatest passion lies in Faerûn in the DnD multiverse, where he has been living adventures for years.
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If you are looking for an even more impressive and powerful alternative to the infamous Fireball to burn just about anything to the ground, the spell Meteor Swarm serves you well.
Glowing fireballs crash down at four different points within your range. Each creature in a 40-foot sphere around each impact point must make a Dexterity saving throw.
On a failed save, it takes 20d6 fire damage and 20d6 bludgeoning damage, for a maximum damage of 240, assuming the creature has no resistances or immunities. On a successful saving throw, it takes only half damage.
A creature that is in the area of effect of multiple meteors is still only hit once. Non-magical objects that are not worn or held also take damage if they are in the area of effect of the spell. If such an object is flammable, it begins to burn.
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