Gallywix in World of Warcraft is down – well, sort of. A guild achieves the success, but Blizzard intervenes immediately.
The race for the “World First Kill” of King Gallywix in the latest raid of World of Warcraft took an unexpected turn. Because almost “out of nowhere”, a guild came and defeated the final boss – long before other guilds were even close to the boss.
But the glory lasted only a brief moment. As soon as it became known what had happened, Blizzard stepped in. They took the success away from the characters and punished the accounts with bans.
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3 absurde Bugs, die in WoW passiert sind
Gallywix falls without the other bosses being defeated
What happened? The guild “RAoV Quality Assurance” succeeded as the first guild worldwide in defeating King Gallywix on mythic difficulty. Sites like raider.io and also Blizzard’s official Hall of Fame briefly listed the guild. The achievement seems almost unbelievable, as no other guild could even come close to progressing that far in the raid.
What kind of exploit was this? Although Blizzard does not provide specific details, it seems that the guild consists of hackers and exploiters. Several hints clearly indicate this:
The guild killed King Gallywix before any other bosses. The final boss was defeated before any of the other bosses died. This is actually not possible, as you have to defeat the other bosses to reach Gallywix.
The guild did not even set out with a full group.
Most of the guild’s characters have incredibly poor equipment, some even gray items. Therefore, it is mathematically impossible to defeat a current raid boss.
How did they kill the boss? According to Blizzard, they used “internal spells”. These are spells and abilities that exist in the game’s code but are actually intended for Game Masters and developers. So, for instance, abilities that allow one to simply defeat a boss with a “kill” command.
How exactly the guild managed to use these internal abilities is still unclear.
Characters like this managed it – that seems very dubious.
Blizzard bans the accounts, cleans the Hall of Fame
What does Blizzard say about it? After the incident became known, Blizzard reacted quickly in the official WoW forum:
We immediately initiated a review and looked into these unusual victories and discovered a group using new accounts to exploit internal spells to defeat mythic raid bosses, including King Gallywix.
Our security technicians responded immediately to end this cheating and take action against the involved accounts, and we also cleaned the Hall of Fame to wait for the rightful winners of the race.
What kind of guild was that? The name “RAoV” may ring a bell for some WoW veterans. Many years ago, it was a well-known hacker/exploiter group that repeatedly tried to undermine the integrity of World of Warcraft. The problems escalated to the point where Blizzard even involved lawyers to send cease-and-desist orders to the troublemakers.
Whether the guild “RAoV Quality Assurance” is truly the same people or just imitators who have adopted the name remains to be seen.
Does the race continue anyway? Yes. Almost no one accepts this kill as legitimate, which is why the “real” race for the World First Kill continues. However, it may take a while for the real professionals – who hopefully play fairer – to reach Gallywix. Most professional guilds are currently still gathering equipment to even have a chance against the tough bosses. If you want to watch the real professionals, we have listed the biggest streams for you here.
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Niantic will today release information about Pokémon GO. The community has various ideas about what it could be.
What kind of information is it? Niantic, the studio behind Pokémon GO, shared an image on X last night. The image shows 3 markers on a globe as well as the text “Something is coming. Tune in tomorrow”.
What announcement Niantic will make today is still unclear. However, the community has different approaches regarding what it is about. One seems to be more realistic.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
New information about the GO Fest 2025?
What does the community suspect? Some commentators on X suspect that it will be more information about the GO Fest 2025. The 3 markers on the globe fit in this context, as the 3 locations for this year’s local GO Fests were announced back in January.
These are Osaka (Japan), Jersey City (USA), and Paris (France). Additionally, it was announced on pokemongolive.com in January that “more information and ticket details would follow in March 2025”.
Furthermore, data miners have found the first texts for the global GO Fest 2025 in the game. Among other things, hints were found that Volcanion will be catchable at the event, as well as a special research focusing on Zacian or Zamazenta.
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In Pokémon GO, the new season “Mighty and Masterful” has started. And it brings you all sorts of events, Pokémon, and content again. What specific content you can expect in the coming weeks in the game can be found in our overview of all events in March 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Netflix is one of the major giants in the streaming sector. They regularly release major movies or series and are now also increasing prices at certain intervals. Often, one hears that people are canceling their Netflix subscriptions, but figures from the USA contradict this.
What are the Netflix numbers like? A statistic from the data analysis company Antenna, which Business Insider has, suggests that 50% of Netflix customers who canceled their service in 2023 returned within 6 months. After a year, it was even 61%.
This is better than the average for streaming services. The average is only 34% in 6 months and 45% in a year. According to Business Insider, the statistics are said to refer to the US market and included millions of transaction records.
Although the statistic only refers to the USA, considering that the number of paying Netflix subscribers rose to 301.6 million in 2024 (via Statista), one can assume that the price increases have not harmed the service. But what could be the reason? MeinMMO film editor Nikolas Hernes provides an assessment on this.
One of the biggest series for Netflix is Squid Game:
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Squid Game Season 2 – Trailer for the release date of the Korean series
Event series regularly focus on Netflix
Why do users return? While the reasons for returnees can only be speculated, there is primarily one thing that Netflix does better than any other service. New series or seasons of popular series are regularly turned into a major event.
Series like Squid Game, Bridgerton, Wednesday, or Stranger Things are celebrated like major events that also take place prominently on social media. Amazon Prime does this as well, but only occasionally, with series like The Boys. Disney Plus has many series tied to their major brands Marvel and Star Wars, but many fans are disappointed there and it seems to be harder to attract new viewers with series from existing universes.
If you want new series or movies from Netflix, you don’t have to wait long. New productions from Netflix come out almost weekly, featuring major stars like Robert De Niro with the series Zero Day.
The variety is also likely greater on no other platform than on Netflix. There are reality formats, documentaries on various topics, and now also major sports events like WWE wrestling or boxing events that still need some work. The productions come from all countries.
The offering is large, and even if you only resubscribe for one series, you might get hooked on other productions, because alongside all the old content, there’s always something new.
Even if you unsubscribe from Netflix again, the next event series or movie won’t be long in coming. What do you think about it? Do you have a permanent Netflix subscription or do you only return sporadically? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
In the cooking show Let them cook by Rumathra and Frank Rosin, Trymacs has to eat a few pieces of vegetable during a challenge – this is almost impossible for the Twitch-streamer.
Which TV chef is meant? Frank Rosin is a German chef who prominently showcases his professional cooking skills on television. He is awarded two Michelin stars and runs the restaurant Rosin in Dorsten. In his show Rosins Restaurants, he helps struggling restaurants get back on their feet.
Twitch streamer Rumathra often reacted to the show Rosins Restaurants in his streams, where he gained his cooking knowledge. Rumathra’s enthusiasm for cooking and for Frank Rosin caught the professional chef’s attention, and they started their own live show Let them cook.
Here, two content creators compete against each other in a cooking duel. The result is then evaluated by the live chat and the two moderators Rumathra and Frank Rosin.
Every Sunday at 6 PM, a new episode of the show is streamed, and the entire episode is uploaded to Joyn the following Wednesday. On March 2, Trymacs and his brother Nicolas were guests and had to cook a Wiener Schnitzel with fried potatoes each. Trymacs had to face a challenge that almost made him vomit.
You can see how Trymacs’ career has developed in our video:
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“Nobody likes that, right?”
Trymacs faces a cucumber: To have professional chef Frank Rosin on his side for two minutes and thus gain an advantage, Trymacs and his brother Nicolas first have to face a challenge. On a plate, there is a piece of cucumber, a radish, and an artichoke heart that must be eaten. Whoever finishes them all faster wins.
Nicolas immediately withdraws from the challenge, stating: “I’m really sorry, Frank, but it’s just not worth it to me.” He later explains that he is even “weirder” about vegetables than his brother.
Trymacs, on the other hand, accepts the challenge. Beforehand, he says: “Nobody likes that, right?” to which Frank Rosin replies: “Yes, I do.”
First, Trymacs forces himself to swallow the radish, which goes reasonably well. But with the cucumber, it becomes more challenging. Even though the cucumber is mainly made of water, the rest is “just so disgusting” for Trymacs.
Finally, the artichoke heart is next, which is quite bitter in taste. The piece of vegetable almost makes the Twitch streamer vomit, but he eventually manages to swallow it down with a glass of water to wash away the bitter taste.
You can watch the clip here on YouTube:
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Frank Rosin is incredulous: The professional chef cannot understand Trymacs’ disgust: “Is it that bad? Really? A silly radish?” He further explains: “If it were elephant testicles, I could understand, but ‘a cucumber?'”
In the end, the professional chef has some encouraging words for the two brothers. According to him, there are many people who have an “eating disorder.” He thinks it’s great that the two can be a role model for such people by showing that one can “turn the lever” and “just do it” by starting to cook.
Why doesn’t Trymacs like vegetables? The reason the Twitch streamer has such an aversion to vegetables is not entirely clear. It seems to be a mix of personal taste and negative childhood experiences. Moreover, his brother Nicolas is similarly inclined.
Within his community, this has become a running gag. Trymacs repeatedly mentioned how the consistency and taste of many types of vegetables simply disgust him.
The demo of a new shooter impresses hundreds of shooter fans on Steam, while the gameplay is typical for a completely different genre.
What kind of game is this? Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite shooter set in a space station filled with evil robots in outer space.
The game from the developer team “Prophecy Games” combines shooter gameplay with the gameplay mechanics of Hades, which is among the highest-rated games on Steam.
A demo of Deadzone: Rogue is also playable on the Valve game platform. Over 800 players have already tested it, with a strong 93% leaving positive reviews.
Here you can see a trailer for Deadzone: Rogue:
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Deadzone: Rogue Shows Shooter Gameplay in Trailer
What makes the game so special? Even though Deadzone: Rogue is still in development, it clearly presents the gameplay loop in the demo.
If you have played Hades, Sworn, or other games with a similar principle, you are likely familiar with the process:
You start a run
clear one room after another of enemies
receive rewards at the end of a room that improve your build
eventually fight a boss
possibly unlock permanent upgrades
in the event of death, you have to start a new run from the beginning
But instead of sword, bow and arrow, spear, or something similar, you have various guns in Deadzone: Rogue – namely assault rifles, pistols, shotguns, and all the rest that goes with it. Of course, grenades and a dash for dodging are also included. The game is played from a first-person perspective.
Room rewards include new, better weapons, armor pieces, or perks for your equipment. For instance, you can deal increased critical damage, burning effects become more effective, or cryo-bullets slow down your enemies’ movements.
The various perks and weapons are designed to keep the replay value high.
More and more developers are trying their hand at combinations of roguelite mechanics and shooter gameplay. There are individual modes in games like Destiny or Warframe and focused games like Deadzone: Rogue or Risk of Rain 2. A roguelite shooter that celebrated its full release in 2023 is doing really well on Steam: Co-op shooter on Steam is 95% positive, highly praised by players, but you probably never heard of it
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The secret cartel “Darkness-Merged Solutions” in World of Warcraft must be unlocked first. We will reveal how to do that.
Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt is full of small, hidden content – and also some that is really big. Because Blizzard has even hidden an entire reputation faction among the cartels that is not accessible at the beginning. We will tell you how to unlock the secret fifth cartel and what rewards await you.
The secret cartel is “Darkness-Merged Solutions” and brings some special rewards that no other cartel offers.
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WoW Patch 11.1: Gallywix’s Control over the Cartels
How to unlock Darkness-Merged Solutions as a cartel
To unlock the new cartel, you need to meet a series of requirements that you will probably achieve sooner or later on your own:
Play the main campaign of Lorenhall until you have to defeat Gallywix.
Defeat the entire raid “Liberation of Lorenhall” and complete the quest.
Then, you can see a small letter on the reception desk of the hotel – click on it and take it to accept a new quest.
The quest leads you to the NPC Location Fiesmöpp. Submit the quest, listen to the dialogue, and you have unlocked the new cartel!
If you are currently not able to conquer the raid, don’t worry. Next week (12.03.2025), the story mode will be released, then you can also defeat Gallywix solo.
What kind of cartel is this? The cartel “Darkness-Merged Solutions” is mostly the antagonist in Lorenhall, as they are the minions of Gallywix. However, after Gallywix is overthrown, the cartel faces another problem – and needs help. That help is what you can provide. Because the cartel now wants to establish itself in more legal ways (by Goblin standards), and you can help with that while earning a lot of reputation.
How do you earn reputation with Darkness-Merged Solutions? To earn reputation, you need to acquire “Market Research.” You can get this from nearly all activities in Lorenhall once you have unlocked the new cartel. You can directly exchange 100 Market Research for 500 reputation. To rise from Neutral to Revered, you need to collect a total of 8,400 Market Research – that is a task that will probably take several weeks, but it will also happen automatically “on the side.”
What rewards are there? The rewards are quite unique. There is a toy that allows you to turn all raid or group members into goblins. For transmog fans, there is a cool black cloak, and collectors can expect a new flying mount.
The hidden faction is of course not all that is hidden in the current WoW update. The developers have also packed a lot of cool mounts into the game, some of which you can obtain relatively easily. We have introduced 5 easy-to-farm mounts from Patch 11.1 here.
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The Pokémon Knarbon has made its debut in an event in Pokémon GO. We explain how you can develop and catch it.
What kind of event is this? The event that brought Knarbon into the game is the Horizonte event. This runs from March 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM. It brings some bonuses and various Pokémon, including Knarbon, a Fire-type Pokémon from the 9th generation of games.
How can I catch Knarbon? During the event, you can find Knarbon alongside other Pokémon in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km eggs. The chance is highest in 10 km eggs, as a trainer on Reddit discovered.
After the event, Knarbon will only be found in 10 km eggs. The unique thing about this Pokémon: it has not just one, but 2 potential evolutions.
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How to obtain Crimanzo and Azuglaris when evolving Knarbon
How can I evolve Knarbon into Crimanzo? To obtain Crimanzo, you first need to set Knarbon as your buddy. Then, while it is your buddy, you must defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokémon. The Pokémon do not need to be defeated by Knarbon itself; it just needs to be your buddy during that time.
How can I evolve Knarbon into Azugladis? For the evolution of Knarbon into Azugladis, you also need to choose Knarbon as your buddy. While it accompanies you, you must defeat 30 Ghost-type Pokémon and then you will have the option to evolve Knarbon into Azugladis.
How can I evolve Knarbon the fastest? Even during the evolution of Rasaff to Epitaff, there was the mechanic where you had to defeat Pokémon while you had Rasaff as your buddy. It didn’t matter whether you defeated Pokémon in the battle league, in gyms, in practice battles, or in duels against friends.
In a duel against your friends, you can defeat the necessary Pokémon the fastest. Coordinate with a friend so that they set up, for example, 3 weak Ghost-type Pokémon if you want to obtain Crimanzo. Defeat your friend 10 times, and you will have successfully completed the 30 defeated Pokémon.
What do you think about Knarbon and its two potential evolutions? Are you already on the hunt for it, or have you perhaps already obtained and evolved it? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. You can also find an overview of the events in March 2024 in Pokémon GO with us.
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One of the biggest challenges of modern city-building games is the realistic simulation of road traffic. A new game on Steam aims to tackle this challenge – and without forcing your CPU to its knees.
What game is being talked about? The game in question is Metropolis 1998. The city-building game is being developed by Yesbox Studios and is set to release in the fourth quarter of 2025. However, there is already a demo available for download on Steam.
Visually, the game’s retro pixel look strongly resembles old city-building games like SimCity. However, Metropolis 1998 already proves in its first trailers a significantly higher level of detail than previous city-building games of this caliber.
The following trailer shows what this level of detail can look like:
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Metropolis 1998: New City-Building Game on Steam Shows High Level of Detail in Trailer
As the mayor, you see everything in Metropolis 1998
What makes Metropolis 1998 special? Unlike in SimCity, for example, buildings are not just facades: You can also take a look inside at any time and watch the residents of your city hustle and bustle. Like in The Sims, you can even build buildings from scratch and customize their interiors if you wish.
Although you can get very close to the lives of your inhabitants if you want, the game remains at its core a city-building simulation. As usual, you will lay roads, determine where things should be built, and worry about the needs of your growing city.
The inhabitants of your city want to work, sleep, relax, eat, and more – the developers promise a complex simulation here, as well as for road traffic.
After Sony has canceled several of its games in development for the PS5, further layoffs are likely to follow. These are said to affect two studios, one of which was previously involved in the remaster of The Last of Us.
Which studios are affected? According to an anonymous source as reported by Kotaku, layoffs have occurred at the PlayStation studio Visual Arts. This studio recently worked on the remasters of The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2.
There have reportedly also been job cuts at PS Studios Malaysia. This is suggested by a post on LinkedIn, made by former Senior Project Manager Johann Affendy Mahfoor. He was also laid off.
According to Kotaku’s source, the layoffs are not limited to developers who worked on the canceled service games but are more widespread. The source does not specify how many are affected. Sony has not yet responded to Kotaku’s request for a comment on the matter.
Mahfoor reports: “There was a wave of layoffs, and unfortunately, I am no longer part of the PS brand, along with a few other colleagues from production.” It is also not known how many people have lost their jobs.
The saddest and most shocking part for me was seeing high-performing and central people, who were actively working on projects, being let go.
Johann Affendy Mahfoor, former Senior Project Manager at PS Studios Malaysia
Other employees report layoffs
Are there more voices regarding the layoffs? Yes, two former employees of Visual Arts, Chris Clyde and Lewis Labram, also state on LinkedIn that they have been laid off.
Labram writes: “With a heavy heart, I have to say that I was affected by the PSVA layoffs today. The worst part about it is that this was the best job I’ve ever had, the dream team and the great projects were incredibly exciting, and I enjoyed every day.”
Riot Games R&D Senior Lead Producer Amy LeMaster, who previously worked at Visual Arts, shared her thoughts on the layoffs on Monday.
“It was tough waking up this morning to hear that many friends and former colleagues at PSVA were laid off,” LeMaster writes on LinkedIn. She adds: “This industry can be unpredictable, but the skill, experience, and passion of the people I worked with at PSVA are undeniable.”
Naafiri was actually a pleasant surprise in League of Legends 2023. As a new champion, she was not complicated, and many fans appreciated her monster design. However, she is now being changed and most likely pushed into a different position.
If you look at the statistics on U.GG, you can see that Naafiri is currently only relevant in the mid lane. There, she has an overall pick rate of 1.8% and a win rate of 51.99%. In the jungle, things look much worse. There, she has a pick rate of 0.3% and a win rate of 47.53% (as of: 05.03.2025, 17:41).
Now, however, Naafiri is set to be changed, as RiotAugust describes on x.com. In particular, they want to adjust her playability in the jungle and give her more outplay potential.
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Naafiri: The Hound of a Hundred Bites -Gameplay Trailer for League of Legends
Less Damage, More Dogs
What will be changed? On x.com, RiotAugust has already shown what the changes to Naafiri will look like. The biggest change is probably that her Ultimate and her W will switch. However, both spells will be adjusted. At the same time, jungle clearing is expected to improve, and she can have more dogs than before:
She will get less health and health regeneration per level.
Passive: She can have 5 dogs instead of 3 when she reaches level 15, but the health gain and damage are weakened. To survive in the jungle, the dogs now deal more damage (155%) to monsters.
Q Ability: The ability deals less damage.
W Ability: The W will become the old R. The hunt duration, mana cost, and cooldown will be reduced. The values for damage and movement speed will be adjusted. Naafiri cannot be targeted for 1 second. The shield that provided additional health to the dogs will be removed, and the buff will no longer be reduced upon a kill or assist.
E Ability: Cooldown will be reduced, and the range will be increased. The damage will also be reduced, but the dash is no longer always at maximum range, but now to where the cursor is within range.
R Ability: The new Ultimate is the old W. You will now be able to recast the ability if Naafiri achieves a kill or assist within 7 seconds. Cooldown, damage, and mana cost will be increased. The range is fixed at 900, and the ability can no longer be blocked.
Overall, Naafiri’s damage is reduced, and she receives some improvements for the jungle. Due to the changes, her all or nothing playstyle could change.
What does the community say about it? On Reddit, the community reacted to the changes:
The user wheels-of-confusion (via Reddit) sees Naafiri with the changes possibly as a bruiser: I wonder if she will be broken with a bruiser build. The whole kit now looks much more geared towards skirmishing and more sustained fights.
The user woofwoofpack (via Reddit) compares her to another champion: R and W swapped, R cannot be blocked, and W gives some durability. So she is now Nocturne.
NA-45 (via Reddit) does not like the changes at all: As someone who actually plays Naafiri, these [changes] look pretty bad. I know I’m in a tiny minority, but I like her current kit
When will the update be released? The Naafiri update is expected to appear soon on the PBE, the test server of LoL. The update for Naafiri should then appear with Patch 25.06 on March 19, 2025. Since the changes are only being tested on the PBE, some aspects of the update may still change before the full release. A new feature from 2025 is particularly appreciated by some pros in LoL: Professionals from Europe praise new format in LoL: It is the future of e-sports
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AMD has introduced its next graphics card at CES 2025. MeinMMO presents you all the details we already know about the new RX 9070 XT. The first tests are now online, a summary can also be found in the article.
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The most important points at a glance:
AMD has introduced the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070, and briefly mentioned the RX 9060.
With the latest generation, AMD is adopting a new naming scheme, which is said to align with Nvidia’s RTX series.
AMD aims to primarily cater to the mid-range market; a high-end graphics card has not yet been introduced. The RX 9070 XT is supposed to be based on the RX 7900 XT.
In addition to the graphics cards, an improvement of FSR was also shown. The latest version, FSR 4.0, is said to be supported by the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070.
Technical data is mainly known from leaks, AMD is very reserved about this.
AMD introduced its next generation of graphics cards (RDNA4) at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. At least briefly, as AMD has not revealed much yet. Many details come from third-party manufacturers (like ASUS) or from leaks.
Our article was published for the first time in January 2025. In line with the release of the official tests of the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070, we have updated our article to the latest standards. We have added a test summary and entered the official data.
Updates: 05.03.25, 28.02.25, 24.02.25, 09.01.25
RX 9070 XT: Release and Price
When will the RX 9070 XT be available? Allegedly, the graphics card is expected to be available on March 6, 2025. According to AMD, the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070 will be introduced on February 28, 2025, at 2 PM on AMD Gaming’s YouTube channel. On March 5, the embargo for the tests is supposed to drop, and sales are expected to start on March 6. However, this is not yet official:
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Radeon RX 9070 XT is priced at 689 Euros (599 US dollars)
Radeon RX 9070 is priced at 629 Euros (549 US dollars)
The prices for many so-called custom models (graphics cards from third-party manufacturers) are already above the 700 Euro mark. Thus, it is positioned between the RX 7900 XT and the RX 7800 XT.
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RX 9070 XT: Pre-order and Buy
When can you buy the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070? From March 6, 2025, around 3 PM. This is when the official sales launch of AMD’s new graphics cards occurs.
Where can you buy the RX 9070 XT? In Germany, you can order AMD graphics cards either directly through their online shop or from retailers such as Mindfactory, Caseking, or Alternate.
This is likely to happen again this year. It has been regularly reported that AMD maintains particularly good relations with Mindfactory, as you could historically get sold-out AMD CPUs there.
Can you pre-order the RX 9070 XT? Not at this time. We will update our article should this become available.
RX 9070 XT vs RX 7900 XT: The specs of the graphics cards in comparison
With the official release on March 6, 2025, and the first official tests, the official data regarding the RX 9070 (XT) are also known. We have added and updated the official data in the table for you:
Radeon RX 9070 XT
Radeon RX 7900 XT
Base clock
2,520 MHz
2,000 MHz
Boost clock
2,970 MHz
2,400 MHz
Memory
16 GB GDDR6
20 GB GDDR6
Memory bandwidth
20 Gbps
21 Gbps
Memory interface
256-bit
320-bit
Memory bandwidth
645 GB/s
880 GB/s
TDP (in watts)
304 watts
315
Price (MSRP)
689 Euros
849 Euros
RX 9070 XT: Tests, Benchmarks and FSR 4.0
Are there official benchmarks? On March 5, 2025, the first tests of the Radeon RX 9070 XT went online. And here, the RX 9070 XT compares very well:
ComputerBase describes the RX 9070 XT as “Revolution” and explains, “RDNA 4 ultimately makes everything better than RDNA 3.” There are major improvements everywhere, and AMD can finally keep up with Nvidia in ray tracing, but not surpass it.
PCGamesHardware sees it similarly and states in its test that the RX 9070 XT exceeds almost all expectations one might have had for the new generation: “AMD is making a big comeback in the gaming graphics card market.” According to PCGHardware, you are getting one of the best AMD graphics cards in recent years.
In terms of performance, there is a significant leap forward: The old RX 7800 XT is surpassed by up to 48% (XT model), compared to the RTX 5070, the RX 9070 XT is still 6% faster. However, it does not quite reach the RTX 5070 Ti.
What is FSR 4.0? Here, AMD has also made significant progress. Compared to FSR 3.1, AMD is now also utilizing a neural network and AI for calculations in FSR 4.0. And it shows. For instance, ComputerBase states that FSR 4.0 Super Resolution looks “miles better in every way than FSR 3.1. The difference is truly hard to believe, it is visually a completely different world.”
There is also a lot going on with processors, but AMD will continue to rely on the AM5 socket. However, the old AM4 socket can still be purchased and used. But is AM4 still worth it, or should one switch to AM5 right away? AMD: Is AM4 still worth it or should one switch to AM5?
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With the expansion Light of Triumph, many new cards have come to Pokémon TCG Pocket, including the card Arceus-ex. MeinMMO shows you how to best incorporate this powerful card into decks.
What kind of card is Arceus-ex? Arceus-ex has an attack similar to Pikachu-ex, from which one of the best decks can be built. The attack Ultimate Power deals 70 damage to the opponent but can deal up to 130 damage if your bench has three Pokémon. With 140 hit points, Arceus-ex can also withstand a lot.
The biggest advantage of the new card: it is a colorless Pokémon. This means that any energy can be attached to the card. Arceus-ex can thus be integrated into any deck.
The ability Legendary Shine also ensures that special conditions cannot affect Arceus-ex. Moreover, the card has the coupling ability, marked by the symbol behind the text.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: The Expansion Light of Triumph in the Trailer
Arceus-ex & Iksbat Deck
2x Arceus-ex
2x Darkrai-ex
2x Zubat
2x Golbat
2x Iksbat
2x Pokéball
1x Pokémon Communication
2x Professor’s Research
2x Giant Robe
1x Leaf
1x Sabrina
1x Bump Helmet
How is the deck played? Iksbat is designed to be played alongside Arceus-ex. With its ability Trick Coupling, it can deal 30 damage to the opponent’s Pokémon when Arceus-ex is in play.
Darkrai-ex can also be used for passive damage. Each turn, you can deal 20 damage to the opponent’s Pokémon when you attach an energy to this card.
While you deal passive damage from the bench with these two cards, Arceus-ex should be your main attacker. To make the card even stronger, you should equip it with a Giant Robe or a Bump Helmet.
It’s best to first position a Zubat in the Active position and evolve it all the way to Iksbat. You can then retreat Iksbat for free when your Arceus-ex is ready with enough energy.
When you have gathered enough energy for Arceus-ex to attack, make sure that you have all three spots on your bench filled when attacking. This way, the attack not only deals 70 damage but 130.
Arceus-ex & Rexblisar Deck
2x Arceus-ex
2x Snoobat
2x Rexblisar
1x Eevee
1x Glaceon-ex
2x Professor’s Research
2x Pearl
2x Pokéball
2x Pokémon Communication
2x Potion
2x Giant Robe
How is the deck played? Rexblisar is also designed to be played alongside Arceus-ex. With the ability Vital Coupling, the attack cost of Rexblisar is reduced by one energy. This allows you to use the attack Mega Hit with just two energies. You should also give Rexblisar a Giant Robe to help it endure even more.
With the supporter card Pearl, you can heal 40 damage from your Pokémon as long as it has a Water energy attached.
You can use Glaceon-ex as an escape option in emergencies. The card requires only one evolution, has 140 hit points, and can deal decent damage with Polar Wind.
Arceus-ex & Tyranitar
2x Arceus-ex
2x Larvitar
2x Pupitar
2x Tyranitar
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research
2x Giant Robe
2x Bump Helmet
2x Pokémon Communication
1x Cyrus
1x Sabrina
How is the deck played? While Tyranitar requires two evolutions before it can be deployed, once it’s ready for action, it’s a real powerhouse. With Power Coupling, you can deal an extra 30 damage to the already strong attack Groundbreaker (130 damage) together with Arceus-ex.
Since the deck takes a long time to set up, you should attach all other item and support cards to support your setup. Alternatively, you can use two Shardragos for protection to have a kind of shield against opponent attacks.
Arceus-ex & Raichu
2x Arceus-ex
2x Pikachu
2x Raichu
2x Pachirisu-ex
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research
2x Bump Helmet
2x Giant Robe
2x Pokémon Communication
2x Lucia
How is the deck played? This deck is characterized primarily by speed. Pachirisu-ex requires only two energies to attack and is perfect for stalling the opponent until you have set up Raichu or Arceus-ex.
Raichu has the resistance coupling with Arceus. This means that Raichu receives 30 less damage. The downside of Raichu: Its attack Spark Jump also deals 20 damage to a Pokémon on your own bench. Additionally, the damage from Spark Jump at 2 energy cards is ridiculously low at 40 damage.
Arceus-ex & Magnezone
2x Arceus-ex
2x Magnemite
2x Magneton
2x Magnezone
2x Shardrago
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research
2x Bump Helmet
2x Giant Robe
2x Pokémon Communication
How is the deck played? In this set, Magnezone is a Steel Pokémon. With Arceus, it has the resistance coupling; it thus takes 30 less damage. Since Magnezone and Arceus-ex need some time to set up, you can use Shardrago to stall the opponent. Both Arceus-ex and Magnezone can be used as attackers.
Arceus-ex & Venuflibis
2x Arceus-ex
2x Venuflibis
2x Eevee
2x Leafeon(-ex)
2x Shaymin
2x Erika
2x Giant Robe
2x Bump Helmet
2x Pokéball
2x Professor’s Research
How is the deck played? You can use Venuflibis in this deck to have a quick attacker while you prepare Arceus-ex on the bench. Venuflibis has only 80 hit points and can reach a maximum of 50 damage with its ability Power Coupling together with Arceus.
You could give Venuflibis a Giant Robe to endure a few more hits or equip it with a Bump Helmet to deal a bit more damage.
Otherwise, you can also position Leafeon-ex in the Active position, as it can pass one energy to one of your Pokémon on the bench each round with its ability Forest Breath; ideally, of course, to Arceus-ex.
Arceus-ex & Dialga-ex Deck
2x Arceus-ex
2x Dialga-ex
2x Shaymin
2x Pokéball
2x Potion
2x Professor’s Research
1x Cyrus
1x Giovanni
2x Leaf
1x Sabrina
1x Bump Helmet
2x Giant Robe
How is the deck played? Dialga-ex helps you in this deck to supply your Arceus-ex with energy as quickly as possible. To do this, you position Dialga-ex in the Active position and use the attack Metal Turbo with two energies to transfer energy to Arceus-ex. At the same time, 30 damage is dealt to the opposing Pokémon.
Shaymin is the perfect support Pokémon, as it can heal 10 damage each turn with its ability Fragrant Flower Garden.
A player wanted to join a group for a dungeon run in Diablo 4 but was rejected – and proved to others that arrogance can sometimes be the final boss.
This is the function of the dungeon:In the dungeon, you unlock additional torment levels in Diablo 4. With its many levels, the activity also serves as a good way to test the strength of builds in the endgame. Experts like Rob use it for their theorycrafting, which serves as the basis for our tier list.
A player reports on Reddit that he was kicked from the group by other players. His level was apparently not high enough for the dungeon for the others. After he was finally given the chance to play, the others had to learn that a high level is not everything.
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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power
“PS: Don’t be that guy”
What happened to the player? In his Reddit post, MontyGames101 shares that he was looking for a group to tackle the dungeon below level 120. For comparison: The strongest builds, according to Rob’s assessment in his Google Doc, reach level 140. The player finds a group, but gets kicked multiple times.
During the third attempt, he asked why. The response: His level was “too low.” However, he was already level 230 with his barbarian. When he explained that he could easily handle level 120, he received the reply from the group lead: “Well then, let’s see ;)”
This is how the group got a lesson in humility: Halfway through the dungeon, the character of the group lead died – the rest of the group and MontyGames101 did not. MontyGames101 then offered to lower the dungeon level if the lead wanted. But instead of a reply, he was simply kicked without a word.
In his Reddit post, he writes that it felt damn good. He notes that you shouldn’t underestimate a player because of their level. The user ends his post with: “PS: Don’t be that guy.”
This shows that a player’s strength in Diablo 4 is not determined solely by their level. The group leader let himself be blinded by his arrogance and got to feel what it means to be prematurely judged and underestimated.
Whether the group lead realizes that he made a mistake here and judged too quickly, we will probably not find out. Speaking of admitting mistakes: Blizzard recently made an admission. The curiosity vendor was once one of the best sources for loot – until it was nerfed in Season 7. And Blizzard admits that they nerfed a vendor too strongly in Season 7 of Diablo 4.
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You want to buy a PS5 but don’t know which console to choose? MeinMMO explains what you need to consider regarding PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition.
The most important points at a glance:
The PS5 and the Slim variant both come with a built-in drive. The PS5 Digital Edition, the Slim Digital Edition, and the PS5 Pro do not offer any drive.
However, for the Slim Edition of the Digital Edition and the PS5 Pro, a Blu-ray drive can be retrofitted. Cost: Around 120 euros.
The PS5, Slim variant, and the drive-free models all offer the same performance. Only the PS5 Pro provides more power.
If you only buy games digitally and have hardly any movies or series at home, or if you have a dedicated media player (DVD or Blu-ray player), you can opt for the drive-free models.
If you also use your console as a Blu-ray player and primarily buy your games as discs (“Retail”), then a model with a drive is the better option.
If you’re considering buying a PS5, you need to choose one of the two models. We at MeinMMO will explain what you should consider when purchasing a PS5.
Notes: The article was officially published in December 2021. On March 5, 2025, we updated our article with new information and primarily expanded the beginning with a new block (The most important points at a glance).
Last updates: 05.03.2025, 20.11.2024, 30.07.2024, 05.03.2024, 21.04.2023, 5.12.2021
PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition – The consoles in detail
What are the differences? The biggest difference between the two models is indeed the drive, as the Digital Edition does not have a Blu-ray drive.
Otherwise, the PS5 appears slightly bulkier and larger compared to the Digital Edition, which is reflected in its dimensions and weight. The standard PS5 is about half a kilogram heavier than the PS5 Digital Edition.
Both the PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition offer 650 GB of storage for games. The new Slim Edition offers larger storage (1 TB), which applies to both the standard and the digital models.
By now, you can expand the internal storage of both the PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition with an SSD. Sony has enabled this feature recently. Additionally, you can also purchase recommended SSDs for the PS5.
PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition vs PS5 Pro
PS5
PS5 Digital Edition
PS5 Pro
Hardware
Ryzen Zen 8 cores / 16 threads, each 3.5GHz AMD Radeon RDNA2, up to 2.23 GHz with RayTracing (36 CUs)
Ryzen Zen 8 cores / 16 threads, each 3.5GHz AMD Radeon RDNA2, up to 2.23 GHz with RayTracing (36 CUs)
Ryzen Zen 8 cores / 16 threads, each 3.5GHz AMD Radeon RDNA3 (60 CUs)
Theoretical Performance
10.3 TeraFlops
10.3 TeraFlops
16.7 TeraFlops
Storage
825 GB, expandable with SSD
825 GB, expandable with SSD
2 TB
Dimensions and Weight
390 x 104 x 260 mm, 4.5 KG
390 x 92 x 260 mm, 3.9 KG
388 x 89 x 216mm, 3.1 KG
Drive
Yes, Blu-ray
No
No, retrofittable
Price (RRP)
549.99 euros
449.99 euros
799.99 euros
Does the standard PS5 offer more performance? No, both consoles provide the same hardware and thus the same performance. With the PS5 Digital Edition, you do not have to sacrifice performance or graphical features.
Performance is also the biggest difference compared to the competition: The Xbox Series S not only lacks a drive compared to the Xbox Series X, but also offers less performance than the Series X. We present the key features of the Series S in the following article:
PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition: The biggest difference is the drive
Why does the drive matter? The PS5 offers extensive backwards compatibility. This means you can insert and install your PS4 games that you own on disc into your PS5. This does not work with the PS5 Digital Edition.
Additionally, those who opt for the digital version of the PS5 must purchase their games through the PS Store. Here, games generally cost a bit more than, for example, used or via various retailers.
Another point to consider is that with the PS5 Digital Edition, you can only rely on downloads. If you live in the middle of nowhere without a decent internet connection, you might not enjoy the digital variant.
PS5 Slim: New alternative to the PS5 Digital Edition
What advantage does the PS5 Slim have?The new Slim model of the PS5 differs only slightly from the old PS5: The console is a bit lighter and slimmer and therefore weighs less. The most important difference, however, is that you can later optionally install a drive for the Slim’s Digital Edition.
The Slim Edition provides significantly more space for your games in both the digital and standard edition with 1 TB of storage. After accounting for system data, you have about 830 GB left for your games. For comparison: The old models have a maximum of 667 GB of free storage.
This makes you significantly more flexible than with the old model: If you buy the Digital Edition but later want a drive, you can purchase it additionally. The new Blu-ray drive for the PS5 can be retrofitted for 119.99 euros.
PS5 Pro: Digital version without a drive
What about the PS5 Pro?The PS5 Pro was officially released on November 7, 2024, and does not come with a drive installed. This means you cannot choose “with or without” a drive when ordering.
Can you buy a PS5 Pro with a drive? No, this is currently not possible. It is not known whether Sony will later sell a model with an installed drive. Currently, it is not planned.
In the PS5 Pro, you can also retroactively install a drive like in the PS5 Slim, with a cost of about 120 euros. This makes it similar in construction to the Slim version of the PS5. However, the PS5 Pro has significantly faster hardware. Which accessories you can also use with the PS5 Pro can be found directly on MeinMMO.
PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition – Which console should I choose?
Who should opt for the PS5 Digital Edition? Essentially, the PS5 Digital Edition, with a suggested retail price of 449.99 euros, is exactly 100 euros cheaper than the PS5 with a drive.
If your only concern is performance, it doesn’t matter which console you ultimately choose. Because you get the same performance and feature set with both consoles.
If you own all your games digitally, you can definitely save the extra cost, as the standard PS5 model does not offer any advantages over the Digital Edition.
Thanks to the flexibility of the Slim version, you can also retroactively install a drive. The cost is around 120 euros.
Who should opt for the standard PS5?
If you have an extensive library of disc-based games or use your console for movie nights, you should opt for the PS5 with a drive. Because on the PS5 Digital Edition, you can only play digital games and cannot use your old discs or watch movies that you have at home.
If you are a bargain hunter or like to buy used games, then the Digital Edition is probably not an option for you, as you can only play games on the Digital Edition that you have purchased digitally.
More information on the PS5: Are you still not sure if you should buy a PS5? Then take a look at our guide to the PS5: Here we explain at MeinMMO what reasons might suggest you should get a PS5: 7 reasons why you should buy a PS5 now
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In EA FC 25, there are numerous item selections for Ultimate Team where you have to choose between players. On MeinMMO, you can read which of the selection items is more worthwhile.
Update from March 5, 2025 (2:00 PM): We have updated the article with the latest item selection.
What are item selections? Item selection refers to the choice between at least two professional cards. In Ultimate Team, you can expect them as follows:
as a Squad Building Challenge (SBC)
as a reward from the Season Pass
as rewards from objectives
As the name suggests, in most cases, you need to commit to one card during a player selection, while the other card will then no longer be available. Therefore, you should carefully consider your choice.
Which item selections are currently available? Right now, a dynamic event called Fantasy is determining the item selections in FC 25, meaning the cards could still gather upgrades in the coming days and weeks. This makes the significance of your decision even more important.
We will help you with your decision-making and present the best options.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
Which player should you choose in the item selections?
What criteria do our decision aids rely on? We try to answer the following questions for you:
Which card is better without further upgrades? (Stats and PlayStyles in comparison)
Which card has a greater potential for further upgrades? (Team form and opponents in check)
For RTTF, it is important that the professionals reach the next round with their team
For Fantasy FC, it is important that the teams of the professionals perform with many goals and wins in the next matches
Conclusion: Which card is more worthwhile?
Fantasy FC Player Selection: Nicoli vs. Buendía (SBC)
The item selection ends on March 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
1. This is why Buendía is better without further upgrades:
The top upgrades in the stats are more convincing for Buendía
+24 pace, +17 physical for Buendía as top upgrades
+13 shooting and passing as top upgrades for Nicoli
In terms of the PlayStyle upgrades, both cards are completely balanced and have received the same PlayStyle+
2. This is why both cards have a great chance of further upgrades:
Both professionals belong to the absolute top teams in their leagues (Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester City), which gives both cards a great chance of achieving the necessary wins and goals for upgrades during the next league matches
3. Conclusion: Both cards have great potential for further improvements. The previous upgrades speak more for Buendía from Bayer Leverkusen.
Fantasy FC Player Selection: Mateta vs. Neco Williams (SBC)
The item selection ends on March 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
1. This is why both cards are equal without further upgrades:
In terms of their stat upgrades, both professionals benefit from equally strong improvements that make them better in their respective positions
While Mateta has received one more PlayStyle (6), Williams benefits more from the PlayStyle+ upgrade (Quick Step as one of the strongest PlayStyles in FC 25)
2. This is why Mateta has a greater chance of further upgrades:
Mateta and his club Crystal Palace are currently in excellent form; they won 8 of their last 10 games, and their next two matches feature opponents from the lower third of the Premier League table
While Williams and his team Nottingham Forest are having a better season overall, they have only managed to win 2 of their last 5 matches
3.Conclusion: Both players impress with their strong stat and PlayStyle upgrades. In terms of further upgrades, we see Mateta and his team at an advantage.
Fantasy FC Player Selection: Gallagher vs. Aguerd (SBC)
The item selection ends on March 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
1.This is why Aguerd is better without further upgrades:
The stat upgrades are greater for Aguerd than for Gallagher
Aguerd’s top upgrades are +19 pace and +16 passing
Gallagher only achieves +14 pace and +11 dribbling for his top upgrades
Both cards have received the same number of PlayStyle upgrades (+4)
Aguerd has received Anticipation+, one of the strongest PlayStyles in FC 25 for a defender
Gallagher already has a Thunderstruck card with 2 more PlayStyles
2. This is why both cards have the same chances of further upgrades:
Both players have collected almost the same number of points in the league with their teams over the last 10 matches
Aguerd and Real Sociedad have the seemingly easier schedule in the upcoming matches against teams that are behind them in the table
Gallagher plays for Atlético Madrid, who are still in the title race thanks to a strong season, and are favored in all matches except against Real Madrid and FC Barcelona
3. Conclusion: The upgrades speak more in favor of Aguerd. Additionally, the defender still has very good opportunities to collect further upgrades. Players considering completing Gallagher might first want to try his significantly cheaper Thunderstruck version for 30,000 coins (as of March 5 at 2:00 PM).
A player had to find out how cruel Elden Ring can really be. As if the dangerous environment and its inhabitants were not bad enough, the player was confronted with a situation that made the experience a nightmare.
What did the player report? On Reddit, the player reports an experience that took place during co-op with a colleague. He was invaded by an opposing player, which is a normal game mechanic in the online mode of Elden Ring. However, things followed that cannot be counted as part of the “normal” gaming experience at all. The player even suspects he was hacked. He also provides the accompanying video.
“I was invaded in the Caria Manor, which immediately separated my friend, so he went afk for a minute. The strange things that happened towards the end [of the video] began, which is why I ran confused out of the gate, started recording, and went back in. The next time I wanted to leave, I was trapped, and the following happened.” – TysL9
Here you see the trailer for Elden Ring:
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New trailer provides insight into the story of Elden Ring, the most anticipated RPG at present
An invader made Elden Ring even more threatening than it already is
What happened during the attack? The player was trapped in the vicinity of Caria Manor, bombarded with severe weather, whose particle effects could cause headaches, and then focused and crushed at the same time by the worst enemies of the place, the giant hands in all variations.
The video shows how the player was completely stun-locked in the grabbing animation of the hands and could do nothing but watch the chaos unfold. For the grand finale, an Arcana attack occurred, the particle effects of which, combined with those of the weather, the bug, and the invader himself, caused the entire game to crash.
The player is visibly confused but seems amused, as can be seen from his laughter in the video.
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What does the community say about it? The reactions on Reddit range from the possibility of a hacker attack and frustration toward griefers who want to crash the opponent’s game during invasions to the simple “skill issue”.
Yaxion thinks: “‘Hacked’ is a much too dignified word for these people. They are script kiddies who have nothing better to do in life than ruin the experiences of others.”
obiwanCannoli69 comments: “It almost looks like they wanted to crash the game or at least affect the framerate by layering different particle effects. Lame.”
Perunq has a simple explanation: “He just had the better gaming chair”.
What does this mean for the upcoming release of Nightreign? It is nothing new that there are enough players whose fun comes from ruining the experience of other players. While in Elden Ring one can choose to play offline, in Nightreign, the new co-op spin-off of the game, this will not be possible. Those who do not play with friends will be paired with random players. Anyone wanting to learn more about the new multiplayer survival game can find information here on MeinMMO: Elden Ring: Nightreign – All info on the release, crossplay, and the network test
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With a recently released dev update, the developers of League of Legends have addressed some criticisms from players. Many of the features that were previously removed are set to return according to Riot.
What were the players complaining about? After Riot removed a number of features from League of Legends, many players began to voice strong criticism. A huge part of the discontent revolved around the disappeared free Hextech chests. The removal of the personal shop and the increased difficulty in obtaining blue essence for new champions were also major points of criticism.
The quality of new skins has also been criticized. The soon-to-be-available Exalted Skin “Sahn-Uzal Mordekaiser” had very few new animations. The new Alistar Skin, which was supposed to be part of the second Noxus battle pass, was merely a colored Alistar without a skin.
Which popular feature is returning? The biggest thorn in the side of players was the free Hextech chests. You will be able to obtain them again with the new patch on March 4, 2025. There will be eight chests in the free battle pass. With the subsequent patch, you can earn two additional ones through the honor system. In total, you will receive ten chests per battle pass. That’s 60 chests per year.
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Riot’s Dev Update on Hextech Chests and More
Not only are Hextech chests returning
What else does Riot have for me? The personal shop will return with the subsequent patch in the launcher. There, you can buy skins for your played champions at good prices.
After the reduction of blue essence acquisition, Riot has initiated countermeasures. The costs of all champions have been reduced by 50%. While this is nice, blue essence remains rare for free-to-play players.
After the sobering news about the reduction of clashes, Riot has taken the criticism to heart. With this patch, the monthly clash tournament is returning.
Riot is working on better skins
Which skins does Riot want to improve? After the outcry from the community regarding the Exalted Skin “Sahn-Uzal Mordekaiser,” Riot has pulled the emergency brake. The special skin associated with the new gambling mechanic had poor or uninteresting animations.
With the new design of the battle pass, you will now receive some skins set by Riot. One of them was supposed to be the “Grand Reckoning Alistar Skin.” This skin was also criticized because Riot decided to merely give it a different color and only slightly modify the model. The Alistar Skin has now been removed by Riot. The champion is expected to receive a worthy Alistar skin later this year.
What is the community’s reaction? Many players are glad that Riot acknowledges its mistakes and is bringing back some of the removed features. Some continue to criticize the team and the new CEO behind many of the decisions.
“This is more like the Riot Games I know. They listen to the (loud) feedback and make the necessary changes,” writes u/IcyColdStare (via reddit.com).
“It’s good, but don’t praise them too much – they just gave us back something they took away for no reason. Such an action doesn’t really deserve much recognition,” writes u/Rohen2003 (via reddit.com).
“Good short-term changes, but your CEO still needs to be fired,” writes u/Slatterhouse (via reddit.com).
Despite the continued negative criticisms, this is a step in the right direction and shows that we, as players, have an important voice in such matters and should use it.
Those who play Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC have so far had to miss out on the improvements of the next-gen version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Now, nearly 3 years later, GTA 5 Enhanced has also been released on Steam – but players are still angry.
The following improvements are promised by GTA 5 Enhanced for PC players:
Improved graphics and performance, thanks to upscaling technologies like AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS
Ray tracing features such as ambient occlusion and global illumination of shadows and reflections
Shorter loading times thanks to DirectStorage. At least when using an SSD
3D audio
Exclusive content in GTA Online
You can see a trailer for GTA 5 Enhanced here:
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Grand Theft Auto 5: Trailer for Next-Gen Update for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Barely noticeable improvements, but even more problems in GTA Online
What is the criticism of the next-gen update? While GTA 5 Enhanced brings many new graphical features to PC on paper, the developers have also made some decisions that players find incomprehensible:
The game is limited to a maximum of 120 FPS in the Enhanced Edition – this was not the case in the original version
Some graphics options have reportedly disappeared according to a review on Steam, while others have been limited
Another player on Steam is bothered by the lack of HDR support
Other players like L4bel report on Steam about crashes and error messages. Many also have problems transferring their characters from GTA Online to the Enhanced version.
A major issue is also the lack of text chat in GTA Online: Now there is only voice chat, which makes the online mode “unplayable” for players like Deadguy on Steam.
Rockstar delivers new subscription service for GTA 5 Enhanced
Criticism of the new subscription service: With GTA+, you get regular GTA dollars, exclusive access to offers in the Vinewood Club, and other monthly benefits for €7.99 per month. However, players are less enthusiastic about it:
KeithTheBat writes in his review on Steam: “Rockstar has really done the absolute minimum to improve the game and the absolute maximum to integrate GTA+.”
Gmork leaves a thumbs up, but his rating on Steam reads less positively: “You’ve got to hand it to you: No one can print money like you. First, you sell GTA 5 five times, then you give away the Enhanced version for ‘free’, only to follow it up with a membership that costs more than the coffee I need to process this madness.”
Currently, GTA 5 Enhanced has 50% positive comments on Steam with a rating of “mixed.” There is no crossplay between the legacy version of the game and GTA 5 Enhanced.
Bungie revealed new information about the upcoming second act of Episode “Heretics” in a livestream on March 4th for Destiny 2 – and even the strict Destiny community, which has mostly voiced criticism about the loot shooter for months, is full of praise for the new announcements.
What was announced? There were several different announcements for the second act. However, the three major highlights are two new modes and one event:
Court of Blades – a mode with roguelike mechanics, where you can choose different buffs and augmentations, making each run feel different depending on your decisions. A run is supposed to last about 10 minutes.
Rite of the Nine – a free, time-limited event centered around three dungeons: Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, Ghosts of the Deep.
There will be three difficulty levels, including a kind of contest mode and an explorer mode that is meant to be beginner-friendly.
Each dungeon is supposed to receive 4 reworked weapons (a total of 12 weapons), which will get updated perks and a new origin trait.
You will be able to use a system to increase the drop chances of certain weapons.
Heavy Metal – a time-limited PvP mode where you fight with Dread tanks against mechs.
The first act of Episode Heretics is currently ongoing. You can watch the launch trailer here:
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Destiny 2: Launch trailer for the new episode Heresy
Finally some praise from the players
What does the community say about the announcements? It feels like it has been an eternity, but players are indeed full of praise for the new announcements.
A user raves on Reddit: “Bungie, you absolutely cooked today. Rite of the Nine is a big step in the right direction […]. A reason to play old content?! Old content that is actually used?! […] And a new PvP mode?! I almost passed out.”
Especially the “Rite of the Nine” event and the new PvP mode are well-received. One player comments on YouTube: “The dungeon event is great. I think it’s exactly what the game needs!” Another jokes: “We have Titanfall 3 in Destiny 2 before GTA 6.”
Beginners are excited to finally be able to play dungeons
Praising words are especially directed towards the new explorer mode of the “Rite of the Nine” event, which makes the mechanics of a dungeon accessible to players who previously had not played dungeons: A player expresses excitement on Reddit: “I am really looking forward to the explorer mode. I have never played one of these dungeons. Something that held me back was the feeling that I just didn’t know how to play them, and I didn’t want to be a burden to others.”
Overall, the announcements sound much better than many skeptical players had expected. A comment on YouTube aptly summarizes the mood shift in the community: “I didn’t expect to open the video and see a pretty large number of positive comments.”
Really thick loot in World of Warcraft on the very first day. We will reveal how you can immediately get extremely strong equipment.
The second season of The War Within has begun, and with it, the hunt for the best equipment. To give you a little head start and to quickly replace your gear from the first season, you should take every possible trick. Especially Depth fans will benefit, as they can guarantee themselves an item with item level 649 today. This should be a significant upgrade for pretty much all characters.
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WoW Patch 11.1: Gallywix’s Control over the Cartels
Item level 649 – and all by yourself
What steps need to be taken? In the WoW subreddit, the player Harldan has posted a small tip. With Season 2, the way you obtain treasure maps in the Depths has changed. You can now only find one treasure map per character and week, but it is guaranteed if you approach it correctly.
Complete your 4 “rich” Depths, preferably at level 8. These are the Depths indicated by an open, bright gate. By completing these Depths, you will earn just over 2,000 Loren coins (the new “Depth currency” of this season).
Buy the item “Wellenwirbler 2000” from the coin vendor in Dornogal.
Visit any Depth and fight your way to the Stone of Restoration, which is essentially the “checkpoint” of the Depth.
Use the Wellenwirbler 2000. Shortly thereafter, Nemesis, the boss of Season 2, will appear. This boss guarantees a treasure map of the Depths (if you haven’t received one this week).
Now visit a Depth of level 8 (or higher) and use the treasure map. At the end of this Depth, you will find a chest that is guaranteed to contain an item with item level 649.
If you use the treasure map in an even tougher Depth, you will also get some gilded crests for upgrading as a bonus. However, the difficulty is significantly increased here.
Note that you can also simply find your treasure map in the Depths during this whole time. In that case, you will save a lot of time and resources.
Is it worth it? The entire process takes between 1 and 2 hours, but it is a great way to get a nice upgrade just before the first raid night. On the side, you also level up Brann and, of course, unlock rewards from the weekly treasure chamber.
If you want, you can repeat this strategy on all your characters, although this obviously requires a lot of time. However, it is clear that Blizzard has made the Depths even more rewarding in Season 2. Especially at the start of the season, they are an extremely strong source of solid equipment – and even later they are worth it because of the crests that can be obtained there.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
