Lorenhall divides the community of World of Warcraft. What some celebrate as “genius”, others find “absolutely horrendous”.
The latest patch of World of Warcraft has been live for a few days. Lorenhall is “something different” – and that’s what divides the community. While some celebrate the patch, others find it horrendous and are glad to leave the whole goblin setting behind.
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WoW Patch 11.1: Gallywix’s Control over the Cartels
What is special about Patch 11.1? The centerpiece of Patch 11.1 is Lorenhall. This is the capital of the goblins and an entire area in World of Warcraft. Although the area is relatively small in size, it is packed with content – it represents a vibrant goblin metropolis. There are many vehicles, tall buildings, NPCs, and a merchant on every corner – and of course, plenty of pollution.
Additionally, there is the F.A.H.R.E.N., a new mode of transportation that is even faster than dragon riding, but only works on the ground. Goblins zoom in their cars across the streets.
What do people like about the patch? If you look in the comments, there is a lot of praise for Lorenhall and many aspects are well received.
Lorenhall feels a bit like GTA with the F.A.H.R.E.N. You race through the streets, complete small tasks, and get showered with sweet praise in the process.
The music is fantastic and diverse. Depending on the chosen cartel, it changes a bit, and the jazz vibe fits well with the mafia and film noir feel of the city.
Lorenhall has given the goblins a lot of depth and story. They are now more than just a funny sidekick race.
What do people not like? Curiously, what many note as positive is seen as negative by others. What brings joy to one person is an annoyance to another:
The map is too full to really take advantage of the F.A.H.R.E.N. You constantly get caught on small edges and there are hardly any long stretches.
The winding alleys and multi-level houses make it difficult to find anything directly. You have to look around and search for a long time.
The setting is dirty and grimy. Not a place where you want to stay for long.
The typical Warcraft feeling is missing; the fantasy background is somewhat pushed aside.
Blizzard does “something different” – and that is impossible to achieve
Blizzard is increasingly facing a problem with World of Warcraft. The player groups of the MMORPG are extremely diverse, with different preferences. While some want “more of the familiar”, others long for “something new”. With Lorenhall, the momentum this time is more towards “trying something new” – and that frightens many from the start.
Especially some veterans, who have already struggled with dragon riding, can now make no sense of the F.A.H.R.E.N. And if you don’t like this mode of transportation, it depreciates the whole city of Lorenhall. Because then much feels tedious and cumbersome, even though you could actually zip across half the map in 4-5 seconds.
The next expansion A2a, “Light of Triumph,” also brings new cards to Pokémon TCG Pocket. We’ve summarized which ones they are for you.
What is included in the set? The new expansion of Pokémon TCG Pocket is numbered A2a and is called “Light of Triumph.” MeinMMO lists all the cards you can collect in the boosters. There are a total of 96 new cards.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: The Expansion Light of Triumph in the Trailer
Card List A2a: All Cards of the New Expansion
🜲 – Golden Full-Art Cards
Arceus-ex (Normal)
☆☆☆ – Immersive Cards
Arceus-ex (Normal)
☆☆ – Full-Art Pokémon ex / -Trainer
2x Folipurba-ex (Grass)
2x Glaziola-ex (Water)
2x Knakrack-ex (Fight)
2x Voluminas-ex (Metal)
Arceus-ex (Normal)
Diamond (Supporter)
Barry (Supporter)
The Elder of Elyses (Supporter)
Perla (Supporter)
☆ – Full-Art Pokémon
Hundemon (Fire)
Marill (Water)
Icognito (Psycho)
Mogelbaum (Fight)
Magnetilo (Metal)
Shaymin (Normal)
♢♢♢♢ – Very Rare
Folipurba-ex (Grass)
Glaziola-ex (Water)
Knakrack-ex (Fight)
Voluminas-ex (Metal)
Arceus-ex (Normal)
♢♢♢ – Rare
Venuflibis (Grass)
Rexblisar (Water)
Heatran (Fire)
Rexblisar (Water)
Ur-Palkia (Water)
Raichu (Electric)
Rotom (Psycho)
Despotar (Fight)
Iksbat (Dark)
Magnezone (Metal)
Ur-Dialga (Metal)
Giratina (Dragon)
Shaymin (Normal)
Arceus (Normal)
♢♢ – Unusual
Skaraborn (Grass)
Moterpel (Grass)
Honweisel (Grass)
2x Kinoso (Grass)
Hundemon (Fire)
Welsar (Water)
Frosdedje (Water)
Phione (Water)
Voltenso (Electric)
Pixi (Psycho)
Gengar (Psycho)
Icognito (Psycho)
Mogelbaum (Fight)
Donphan (Fight)
Pupitar (Fight)
Meditalis (Fight)
Toxiquak (Dark)
Bronzong (Metal)
Relaxo (Normal)
Noctuh (Normal)
Staraptor (Normal)
Diamond (Supporter)
Barry (Supporter)
The Elder of Elyses (Supporter)
Perla (Supporter)
♢ – Common
Burmy (Grass)
Wadribie (Grass)
Kikugi (Grass)
Hunduster (Fire)
Marill (Water)
Azumarill (Water)
Schmerbe (Water)
Schneppke (Water)
Shnebedeck (Water)
Pikachu (Electric)
Frizelbliz (Electric)
Piepi (Psycho)
Nebulak (Psycho)
Alpollo (Psycho)
Phanpy (Fight)
Larvitar (Fight)
Nasgnet (Fight)
Meditie (Fight)
Kaumalat (Fight)
Knarksel (Fight)
Zubat (Dark)
Golbat (Dark)
Glibunkel (Dark)
Magnetilo (Metal)
Magneton (Metal)
Funkifer (Metal)
Bronzel (Metal)
Evoli (Normal)
Hoothoot (Normal)
Staralili (Normal)
Staravia (Normal)
As usual, the next expansion will also feature regular monsters, ex-cards, and supporters. The impact of these on the current meta and the strongest decks in the game will reveal itself with the release of the new set.
Collecting cards is one of the major aspects in TCG Pocket. If you haven’t been able to collect all the cards from the current expansion and are wondering which cards you receive in which booster, take a look at our card list with all cards from “Collision of Space and Time”.
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Since February 27, Monster Hunter Wilds can be streamed on Twitch. Capcom has also announced Twitch Drops for this occasion. Here you can read what you can receive and how to redeem them.
What do you need to do for the drops? If you currently subscribe or gift a subscription to a streamer in the Monster Hunter Wilds category on Twitch, you can receive the drops.
Twitch will release codes for the drops for different platforms every week. So it’s best to save your subscription for the week when there is a code for your platform.
PlayStation: February 27, 6 AM – March 6, 5:59 AM
Steam: March 6, 6 AM – March 13, 5:59 AM
Xbox: March 13, 6 AM – March 20, 5:59 AM
Attention: You can only redeem one code per platform, and recurring subscriptions unfortunately do not count, nor do Prime subscriptions. You are also not allowed to renew an ongoing subscription early or pay for tokens via Bits, Turbo, and the like.
These items bring the Twitch Drops
What Twitch Drops are available? If you have subscribed accordingly, you will receive an item package that includes:
5 Sharp Fins (Sharp Fin)
5 Large Barrel Bombs (Large Barrel Bomb)
2 Shock Traps (Shock Trap)
5 Slinger Flash Pods (Slinger Flash Pod)
3 Demon Powders (Demon Powder)
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Monster Hunter Wilds: 4 Tips for Beginners to Make Hunting Easier
Twitch Drops – How to Redeem the Codes
How do you redeem the code for the Twitch Drop? Depending on your platform, the redemption process works slightly differently. Here’s how:
PlayStation
Open the PlayStation Store and select your profile at the top of the screen.
Select Redeem Code.
Enter your 12-digit code and select Continue.
You have now received the items.
Steam
Open Steam on your PC and log in with your profile.
Click on Games in the menu bar.
Select Activate a Product on Steam.
Follow the further instructions on the screen to unlock the items.
Xbox
Click the Xbox button to open the menu and select the store.
Open the side menu and select Redeem.
Enter the 15-digit code, click Next, and follow the steps.
If you feel well-prepared for the hunt with the Twitch Drops, you can really take off in Monster Hunter Wilds. In addition to single-player, there is also a multiplayer. How exactly it works, who you can play with, and more, you can read here: Monster Hunter Wilds: Play Story in Co-op – This is what you need to know
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Since its release about a year ago, Last Epoch has lost a large portion of its players, despite being hailed by many as a potential competitor to Diablo 4. With Season 2, they aim to bring back the lost players.
When does the new season start? Season 2“Tombs of the Erased” will launch on April 2, 2025. This and more was announced by developer Eleventh Hour Games with a new trailer.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Last Epoch: Trailer for Season 2 of the Diablo Competitor
What is the problem? Things are looking quite bad for Last Epoch right now: Since its release in February 2024, it has lost a large portion of its active player base. The player numbers have dropped from over 264,000 players on Steam (via steamdb.info) to about 1,600.
What’s included in the new season? With the start of Season 2 in April, players can look forward to a plethora of new content and quality-of-life improvements. Among them are:
The “Woven” as a new faction
The titular “Tombs of the Erased” – procedurally generated sub-zones where new enemies and bosses await
Improvements to crafting
A respec option for your mastery
A rework of the “Sentinel”
Further details about the Season 2 update can be found on the official website (lastepoch.com).
How is the season being received by players? The developers describe Season 2 as the “most extensive update Last Epoch has ever received.” Players are also convinced by the scale, as evidenced by comments on the trailer on YouTube:
for chandrasivaram, the amount of new (and mind you, free) content is worthy of a “DLC expansion.”
KruxSmash is also convinced by the size of the update and is already looking forward to taking another look at the game.
The amount of new endgame activities is also being positively highlighted.
It is expected that Season 2 will spark new interest – especially among players who already own Last Epoch. Whether it can keep them engaged long term this time will only be seen in April when the season releases.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has shown its first gameplay trailer, giving viewers a look at battles in a giant city. However, the game’s most important decision is not favored by all fans.
Which decision is meant? The trainer’s most important decision is which Pokémon they start their adventure with. In each part of the main game, there are three Pokémon that a player can choose from. They always have one of three types:
Grass
Fire
Water
Each of the starter Pokémon has three evolutionary stages and can gain an additional type with evolutions. It is the strongest Pokémon in a trainer’s team at the start of the game, as it travels from the beginning.
The Pokémon Legends series continues this tradition and presents players with the agony of choice. However, no new starters are introduced here; instead, existing ones are recycled. And the selection in Z-A is not favored by everyone.
You can watch the trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A here:
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Pokémon Legends Z-A: First Trailer for the Gameplay of the Switch Game
Viewers miss a Pokémon in the Legends: Z-A trailer
What bothers fans about it? In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, trainers can choose between Chikorita, Tepig and Croconaw, to use them in dynamic battles. Chikorita and Croconaw both come from Gen 2, specifically Pokémon Gold and Silver. Tepig, on the other hand, is from the 5th generation of games, specifically Pokémon Black and White.
Many fans on Reddit do not understand why not all three starter Pokémon from Gen 2 were used. Besides Chikorita and Croconaw, there was also Cyndaquil to choose from in the Johto region.
Additionally, Tepig is a rather unpopular starter in the Pokémon community, as can be gleaned from several threads in the Reddit forum. After Torchic and Monferno, it is the third consecutive fire starter Pokémon that receives the fighting type upon evolution. Players would have preferred a different type.
Moreover, many find the final evolution Flamibrex ugly. The Pokémon looks like a wrestler engulfed in flames.
Why is Cyndaquil not here? Cyndaquil was already a starter Pokémon in its predecessor Pokémon Legends: Arceus and even received a new Hisuian form there. The developer team presumably did not want to use the Pokémon as a starter consecutively. However, this raises the question of why they chose to use two starters from Gen 2.
The next promo code in Pokémon GO is active. You can once again receive Fusion Energy.
This is the code: The new code was shared on February 28. It is:
ABJXJET8MYW7T
What does the code give? The code grants you 50 units of Volt Fusion Energy. You will need this starting from the weekend when the global Einall tour in Pokémon GO takes place. Fusion Energy is one of the ingredients to unlock the new forms of Kyurem. However, you will need significantly more than 50 energies. Nevertheless, the 50 energies are a good start.
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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer
Other codes active in Pokémon GO: As part of the current Road to Einall event and in preparation, several codes were activated this week. With the one mentioned above, we are now at 7.
After you could previously enter the codes directly in the game, this field has not been available for some time. Since then, you have to log in through the web store, enter the code there, and then claim the reward in Pokémon GO. Here’s how:
You will see a push notification from the game to confirm if it worked. Additionally, you can select the journal in the lower left of the character view in the game to check what rewards you received through codes. You can then use them as usual. Of course, you need more energy – you can receive it during the tour event this weekend.
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Dead by Daylight will not be releasing new content for the time being. Instead, they are listening to the community and want to make everything better.
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Dead by Daylight is a long-running title and has been for quite some time. For over 9 years the game has been on Steam and has consistently remained in the top 50 titles with the highest concurrent player counts (via steamcharts). Additionally, it is played not only on PC but also on consoles with crossplay.
However, the community has become increasingly dissatisfied in recent years. The accusation was clear: Instead of fixing the major issues of Dead by Daylight, the developers have simply pumped out more and more content, sometimes even without proper testing.
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Dead by Daylight: The Dog Master is not for Animal Lovers
Now the developers have shown insight and are planning a major overhaul offensive to address the biggest issues and criticisms. This includes options like “Abandon” and several “Anti-Troll Mechanisms”.
To fix these and other issues, even new content has been postponed. New chapters will not be released for the time being – instead, they want to focus extensively on “Quality of Life” improvements and only then bring new killers and survivors.
Abandon: When there is no chance
A long-desired feature is the option to collectively abandon a match under certain circumstances when a victory seems objectively hopeless. Specifically, these 2 cases are meant:
All survivors are on the ground (“slugged”) and cannot help each other up.
All survivors have left the game and the killer is only playing against bots.
If these two cases occur, both sides will be able to vote on an “Abandon” option, which ends the game prematurely and grants both sides their bloodpoints.
If all survivors are down, they can abandon – if all goes according to plan.
The end of “Go Next”
Similarly, they want to punish survivors harder who display a “Go Next” mentality. This includes individual survivors who – for whatever reason – abandon the match too early, position themselves on a hook, and signal to the killer to hang them so they can quickly “get into the next game”.
If characters exhibiting such behavior are identified, they will receive an account penalty as if they had left the game prematurely.
On the other hand, characters who give their best until the end will be rewarded. Therefore, there will be a “Streak” bonus for all who complete their matches to the end and do their best, even if the odds are unfavorable. This will grant additional bloodpoints.
Permanent hiding will be punished
Hiding as a survivor from the killer is an important aspect of Dead by Daylight. However, some players take it too far and essentially do not contribute to the survivors’ victory. They hide permanently and never approach generators, dragging matches out for both sides.
Therefore, the developers are changing how “AFK crows” work in the game, which actually appear when one does not move for a minute and then inform the killer of their location.
Those who only hide will be revealed in the future.
Once the game detects that a survivor has not participated in objectives for an extended period, meaning they are neither working on generators nor engaged in a chase with the killer, they will be tagged with a crow. This crow immediately reveals the survivor’s location to the killer.
Another adjustment to the crows will take place to avoid malicious body blocking – something trolls enjoy doing to harass their teammates. Once a player has received the third AFK crow, their character will lose collision – they can then pass through other characters and free themselves.
Intentional, ongoing body blocking is, of course, still prohibited and can be reported at the end of a round.
Map offerings are no longer guaranteed
The choice of map can make a big difference in Dead by Daylight. Some killers simply do not perform well on certain maps, while others are advantageous for survivors.
Map offerings can currently decide 100% which map will be played. This has led some survivors or killers to exit the match during the loading screen if they see an offering for a map they did not want to play.
Dead by Daylight is changing 2 things here:
Map offerings are hidden. They will not be shown at the end of the lobby.
Map offerings increase the chance of a map by 20%, instead of guaranteeing it. Multiple offerings for the same map do not stack.
With this adjustment, one cannot know in advance which map will be played, and premature disconnection should be avoided.
The wrong map can directly be a disadvantage – this should no longer be obvious right away.
Survivors spawn together – and always
Depending on how a match starts, it can have drastic effects on the entire course of the game. A key factor is the spawn position of the survivors.
If survivors spawn far apart and start at different corners of the map, it is extremely disadvantageous for the killer. This is exactly what they want to correct.
The developers are implementing a change that ensures that survivors will always spawn within 12 meters of another survivor. This means that survivors will need to split at the start if they want to maintain the same efficiency as before.
Dead by Daylight will finally be brighter
An important aspect of Dead by Daylight is the darkness. Most maps are quite gloomy, but for some players, they are simply too dark. Whether due to the graphics card, the monitor, or eye problems – sometimes it is just too hard to see or there is complete blackness in front of them.
Therefore, Dead by Daylight will implement an option they have resisted for a long time: gamma settings. This will effectively allow players to adjust the brightness of Dead by Daylight.
This is something many players have already done through external tools, such as adjustments to their graphics card software. Having this now available for everyone creates a fair playing environment and is likely to help all who have had greater issues with the darkness.
When is all this coming? All the new features are set to be released throughout 2025. Whether Dead by Daylight will really refrain from new content updates with new chapters for the entire year in 2025 is still questionable. One thing is for sure: the priorities have changed and new chapters are postponed for now.
This decision is extremely well received by the community and has garnered a lot of praise – both in the game’s subreddit and in the Steam forums.
If you haven’t warmed up to Dead by Daylight yet, take a look at our list of all killers – you’ll surely find the right killer for you, with whom it is enjoyable to send a group of survivors on a direct path to the digital afterlife.
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A woman from England suffers from a neurological condition. She seeks help to do something about her symptoms. In the process, she becomes addicted to gambling but receives a hefty compensation.
What problem does the woman have? The lady from England suffers from Restless Legs Syndrome. This is a neurological condition that affects the legs (via NHS).
Affected individuals have an urge to move constantly. If they do not, it can lead to uncomfortable tingling in the legs, and sometimes even involuntary twitching.
In severe cases, the symptoms can occur daily and significantly restrict the lives of those affected.
Neurologists suspect that the condition is related to the chemical substance dopamine. Dopamine is responsible for increasing motivation and anticipation in people and controls muscle movements.
In milder cases, the NHS (National Health Service of England) states that it is sufficient for those affected to exercise, quit smoking, or find a healthy sleep routine. Patients with more severe symptoms are prescribed medication to regulate the dopamine level. However, this went drastically wrong for the aforementioned woman.
Woman becomes addicted to Candy Crush, receives compensation
What did the medication lead to? The medication that was prescribed to the woman acts as a dopamine agonist: it activates dopamine receptors and thus regulates the dopamine level. However, this can lead to 17% of all users of the medication developing a disorder in impulse control.
The woman seems to belong to the 17% of those affected: she became addicted to the mobile game Candy Crush and other virtual slot machines within a few weeks. The lady from England presumably invested her money in digital gold bars. In Candy Crush, these can be purchased for real money to acquire moves, tickets, lives, boosters, or new levels. How much the woman actually spent is unknown.
However, we know what the NHS reimbursed her: The national health service of England paid the woman an amount of almost 206,000 euros.
Why did the NHS have to pay this amount? The woman’s expenses are said to be due to medical negligence. She was switched to a medication called pramipexole. However, as the NHS admitted, her general practitioner did not inform her that gambling addiction could be a possible side effect.
Are you affected by gambling addiction or have questions? ZDF has compiled professional contact points that we link here.
Here you can find help for gambling addiction & prevention:
Additionally, the woman’s general practitioner prescribed her double the recommended dose of pramipexole.
MMORPGs also pose the risk of making players addicted. The possible reasons for this and where you as an affected person can seek help is explained by MeinMMO in collaboration with a psychologist in the following article: Why are MMORPGs addictive? We asked a psychologist
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The Steam Next Fest currently invites you to try out hundreds of upcoming games. The action roguelite Reignbreaker has particularly captivated MeinMMO editor Lydia.
I first became aware of Reignbreaker about six months ago. Admittedly, “Like Hades, but with …” is a surefire way to pique my interest. As a little bonus, the action roguelite comes from the Berlin studio Fizbin, whose point-and-click series The Inner World already holds a special place in my heart.
During the ongoing Steam Next Fest, I had the chance to dip into the punk dystopia – but after just 15 minutes, I closed the game again. However, not because I didn’t like it.
Rather, I was so love-struck that I didn’t want to know how the demo would continue, in order to experience Reignbreaker fresh at its release on March 18 on Steam. I didn’t even want to know what kind of boss awaited me at the end of the dungeon or what abilities I could collect along the way.
But let’s go in order.
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The action roguelite Reignbreaker announces its release with a new trailer
In Reignbreaker, you take on the role of the rebel Clef, who rises against the evil queen. The developers describe the setting as “medievalpunk” – a dystopian world somewhere between the Middle Ages and punk.
You grab your spear, make your way into the queen’s bastion, and process countless “high-tech medieval machines” into scrap metal along the way. You must dodge enemy attacks, avoid traps, and keep an eye on your heat level.
During a run, you can repeatedly choose from different abilities to enhance your build.
For me, everything about Reignbreaker was just right: the atmospheric setting, the fully voiced characters (only in the English voiceover), the fast-paced, fluid combat, and the music, ah, the music.
So can I recommend the roguelite? No – I’ve only played for 15 minutes. Perhaps something happens at minute 16 that ruins the entire gaming experience, who knows. Fortunately, you can currently try the demo for free on Steam and don’t have to rely on my judgment.
Soon, the new action RPG “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad” will be released, among others on Steam. MeinMMO author Linda Baumgartl has already spent some hours in digital Westeros and felt reminded of one of her favorite games.
The first time I saw a trailer for “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad”, I could hardly believe it. For years, I have wished for no game more than a modern, action-packed open-world RPG based on Game of Thrones. But the excitement quickly faded. Initially, Kingsroad seemed to be a pure mobile game—not exactly what I had envisioned.
The developer studio Netbarble didn’t give me much hope either. The company is primarily known for free-to-play titles, including numerous options for in-game purchases.
Fortunately, one point already turned out to be false. Kingsroad will not only be released for Android and Apple but also for PC (via Steam).
The game is set to be released in the second quarter of 2025.
Currently, there is a free demo version on Steam, where you can test the game until March 4th.
During the demo, I also took a look at the game and had more fun than expected.
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Game of Thrones: Trailer for the new action RPG shows familiar characters
We are simply rewriting history
One of the biggest advantages of “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad” for me is already the story, as well as the overall execution of the license.
What is it about? As the bastard of the minor House Tyre, we really don’t have much of a say in Westeros. However, when we are confronted with the horrors of the White Walkers on a trip beyond the Wall, we can’t just stand by idly. So we set out to procure support for the Night’s Watch—and the journey through Westeros begins.
We are situated in the timeline in the middle of the series, specifically at the beginning of Season 4. The North is shaken by the aftermath of the Red Wedding, and the unpopular Boltons are now ruling in Winterfell.
On one hand, this timing is cleverly chosen, as it represents the high point of Game of Thrones for many. According to IMDb, for example, the episode of the Red Wedding is the best of the entire series. Kingsroad takes us back to this time and wonderfully evokes nostalgic feelings. What will happen in Season 7 or 8 does not concern us here. We can simply take control of the events ourselves.
On the other hand, the setting itself offers many interesting conflicts. To gain the necessary support and help, my character has to get along well with the Boltons, for example. Will I let their atrocities slide? Will I betray the thieves who steal only to survive and acquire resources for the Night’s Watch?
Generally, the game focuses—at least so far—mainly on the lower population suffering from the War of the Five Kings. I think that’s a great strength, as it presents interesting, new perspectives without just retelling the series in a dull way.
Some gameplay mechanics are also interesting:
Over time, you will rebuild your destroyed village.Your character’s stats can be improved in many ways. Even the hit-kobis can be leveled up.Collected house seals provide bonuses, especially when you combine allied houses.In multiplayer dungeons, materials can be looted from dangerous creatures.In collections, we gather powerful item sets.
Like a simplified version of Witcher 3
The game that “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad” immediately reminded me of is one of my absolute favorite games: the RPG hit “Witcher 3”.
On our loyal mount, we traverse the rough, medieval world.
We make morally difficult decisions.
We clear out bandit camps and liberate settlements.
We unlock signposts as fast travel points.
We roll around crazily in combat.
How is the control? As much as I enjoy all of this, I must say that you can definitely notice the mobile aspect of Kingsroad. This is particularly evident in the controls, which seem a bit simplified:
The battles are action-packed, but we always automatically target an enemy.
We can jump while running, but many obstacles cannot be overcome with this. Instead, we have to look for predefined places where the character can then automatically climb or jump.
While riding, you cannot jump at all.
Enemies are looted fully automatically.
Overall, Kingsroad feels to me like a stripped-down version of Witcher 3, just as a mobile game and in the “Game of Thrones” universe.
How is the open world? Kingsroad is marketed with “Westeros as an open world”. However, as a big fan of open-world games, I still feel relatively constrained here.
You unfortunately cannot explore all of Westeros, only certain areas. These are—at least at the beginning—still relatively tightly limited. A short expedition to King’s Landing with level 10 is therefore not possible.
This fits with the game’s narrative focus. However, curious explorers will quickly meet their limits.
Only the bright areas can be explored.Only here can I climb on the rocks.
What about monetization? The biggest elephant in the room right now is monetization. Nothing official is known about this yet, but it’s likely to be a free game with microtransactions.
There are a total of 11 different currencies in the game. I would suspect that at least the “Golden Dragon” mostly has to be purchased with real money. This can be used to recharge “RP” points, which must be spent to obtain rewards from repetitive tasks.
There is also an in-game shop where outfits, mounts, and resources can be purchased.
At least main and side quests do not seem to be hidden behind a paywall. Therefore, my hope remains that Kingsroad will also be reasonably playable as a free-to-play game if you’re willing to engage in a bit more grinding.
Conclusion? If “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad” finds a fair way of monetization, it could become the best game of the franchise. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel gameplay-wise, and the optimization for mobile gaming is notably felt. The execution of the license is quite successful, and it gives fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in the story once again.
Are you looking forward to “Game of Thrones: Kingsroad,” or are you still somewhat skeptical about the whole thing? Feel free to write it in the comments!
Currently, not all locations from Game of Thrones can be explored in Kingsroad. However, this may be expanded in the future. Statistically speaking, though, one should be cautious at certain locations. In the ranking, you can find out which are the most dangerous places in Westeros: These are the places where the most characters died in Game of Thrones
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Monster Hunter Wilds starts on Steam and consoles. MeinMMO tells you what the best settings for the game are and what else you should consider.
You can play Monster Hunter Wilds on PC via Steam. But what are the best settings if you want to enjoy the game on PC without having a high-end system? MeinMMO presents you the best settings and explains where you can gain performance.
In the following, we present you the best graphics settings that provide you with stable performance as well as a nice graphical experience. However, keep in mind that it depends on your hardware how well the game actually runs in the end.
Depending on your processor and graphics card, you may need to adjust certain settings once again. You can read further details and tips below, where you can make adjustments if needed.
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The best graphics settings for PC
Basically, you should be clear that Monster Hunter Wilds puts a lot of strain on your graphics card since most settings directly affect your GPU.
Display
Resolution: Depends on your monitor; the higher the resolution, the greater the load on your GPU.
Aspect ratio: Depends on your monitor
Framerate: 120, we recommend 60 for stable framerate
Uncapped framerate: Limited
V-Sync: Off, if you have a monitor with VRR, G-Sync or FreeSync. Otherwise on
Graphics
Graphics settings: Custom
Upscaling: Nvidia DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, or Intel XeSS 1.3. Depending on your graphics card, select the corresponding counterpart for your GPU
Frame generation: Activate, but you should expect lags. Otherwise, deactivate.
Upscaling mode: With Nvidia graphics card “Nvidia DLAA,” otherwise “Balanced”
Antialiasing: You can only set this if you disable DLSS, FSR, and XeSS. Therefore skip
Render scaling: 100; the higher the value, the sharper the image. The higher the sharpness, the greater the load on your GPU.
Ray tracing: Low or Medium
Texture quality: “Maximum” for graphics cards with at least 12 GB VRAM, at most “High” for 8 GB VRAM or less
Texture filter quality: Medium or High
Mesh quality: High
Fur quality: High
Sky/Cloud quality: High
Grass and tree quality: Medium
Grass and tree movement: Medium
Wind simulation quality: High
Surface quality: Medium
Sand/Snow quality: Medium
Water effects: Medium
Render distance: Medium, higher if needed. The higher the value, the greater the load because more is rendered.
Shadow quality: Medium or High; depends on your graphics card.
Far shadow quality: Low
Shadow distance: Medium
Ambient light quality: Medium
Contact shadows: enabled
Ambient occlusion: High
Bloom: Strong
Motion blur: Off. Enable on weaker systems
Vignetting effect: On
SSSS Scattering: On
Depth of field: On
Volumetric fog: Low
Variable rate shading: Off. Enable to reduce rendering load on weak graphics cards
Our tips for better performance in Monster Hunter Wilds
You want to play Monster Hunter Wilds on your PC, but you still can’t achieve a stable frame rate? We present you some tips and settings on how you can save performance without the game looking ugly.
Textures: If you have a graphics card with little video memory, such as the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4 or 8 GB), we would recommend lowering the textures. The higher the setting, the more video memory is used. If you’re playing at high resolutions (WQHD or higher), we also recommend lowering the textures if you don’t have at least the recommended graphics card. The lower the textures are resolved, the more blurred surfaces appear.
Shadow quality: Shadows understandably consume a lot of performance, but they also contribute to a realistic image. If you have performance issues, lower the shadows to Medium or even Low.
Shadow distance: This setting determines whether shadows are displayed from a distance. This creates an atmospheric game but also consumes performance. Therefore set the value lower rather than higher.
Ambient light quality: This allows you to see reflections at a distance on objects. It creates atmosphere but consumes performance. A good setting to save performance.
Motion blur: Motion blur makes the image blurrier during movement, making the game feel smoother on weaker systems, even if it’s not. Motion blur can especially cause motion sickness, so we would recommend turning the setting off.
Variable rate shading: Only enable if your computer cannot handle the game. With this, you can reduce the rendering load on your graphics card. This will give you several percent more performance.
DLSS, FSR and XeSS: Generally, the game runs well even without “fake frames”; for a significantly more stable frame rate, we recommend enabling the upscalers. Quality is usually enough; if you still have issues, switch to performance. DLSS and FSR usually provide you with better performance than the native resolution.
Note: Please note that DLSS and FSR can cause odd errors. Especially with fine surfaces and faces, there can be faulty images. If you experience such problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean defective hardware or bugs in the game, but it is likely rendering errors.
However, keep in mind: If you activate an upscaler, the antialiasing settings will be deactivated. If you want to use your own settings for antialiasing, you must turn off the upscalers (DLSS, FSR or XeSS).
In EA FC 25 silver players bring you several thousand coins. With the expiration of an upgrade in 2 days, prices could drop sharply again. We show you on MeinMMO which cards are especially in demand.
Why do silver players bring in many coins? The reason is a free evolution (EVO) that appeared on February 16, 2025, in Ultimate Team. In the EVO A Star is Born, you can provide bronze and silver players with really strong upgrades.
Here you can see the strong upgrades:
+16 Pace (max. 92)
+18 Shot (max.88)
+50 Composure (max. 90)
+18 Passing (max. 84)
+22 Dribbling (max.95)
+22 Ball Control (max. 95)
+22 Balance (max. 94)
+50 Reactions (max. 90)
+10 Physical (max. 82)
Skill upgrades:
+4★ Skill Moves
New PlayStyle+:
Tricks
Technique
New PlayStyle:
Flair
New Position: ST
New Player Roles:
False 9+
Pressing Pro++
Therefore, some silver players have had a much higher market value for about 2 weeks and can be sold for 3,000, 4,000, or even 5,000 coins.
Why do you only have 2 days left? The popular EVO only runs for another 2 days and ends on March 2. You can still quickly take advantage of the hype around the strong upgrades of the new evolution. After that, the price of some silver players is expected to drop again by several thousand coins.
You can read which silver players are particularly valuable in this article.
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Sell weak wingers with strong prerequisites
Which silver players are particularly valuable? Anyone watching the market will have noticed that especially the prices of silver players have skyrocketed who meet the following conditions:
Position: LF/RF
Belonging to one of the top leagues (this applies especially to players who have switched and now play in a weaker league, since their original cards can no longer be pulled from packs):
LALIGA EA SPORTS/ Liga F
Premier League
Serie A
Bundesliga
Originating from one of the top nations where most strong players come from
Brazil
Argentina
France
Spain
Germany
England
Italy
Having strong PlayStyles even before the EVO upgrades
Quick Step
Rage
First Touch
And there are many more exceptions. So you should definitely check the prices of all your silver players who meet one or more of these criteria.
Monster Hunter Wilds has finally been released and player numbers are skyrocketing on Steam. However, the player reviews tell a very different story. Instead of great enthusiasm, there are many complaints about the technical aspects.
What is the current situation on Steam for Monster Hunter Wilds? Monster Hunter Wilds is starting quite well on Steam. According to SteamDB, the game currently has around 970,000 players online simultaneously, with a peak of 987,482 (as of: 28.02.2025, 08:42). It can be assumed that the game will also surpass the one million mark.
However, despite the high player numbers, no enthusiasm is evident in the first Steam reviews. Out of 2,024 reviews, only 40% are currently positive (as of: 28.02.2025, 08:42). This places the game at Balanced. This is likely due to performance issues.
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Absolutely terrible performance
What is being criticized? The biggest criticism of the game, according to user reviews on Steam, is primarily the performance on PC. Players report crashes, bugs, and low FPS. Many are surprised because the beta supposedly worked for them.
User Meadow writes (via Steam): Absolutely terrible performance for how the game looks. It runs even worse than in the beta.
Hszhu describes his first minutes (via Steam): 20 minutes of gameplay, just to generate a crash report.
InternetSpirit (via Steam) criticizes the game’s content: Unless you’ve played previous Monster Hunter titles and are hungry for content. Wait to buy Wilds until AT LEAST the expansion [DLC] is released.
Most complaints relate to the technical aspects and performance, but some criticize the character vouchers that must be purchased with real money to change your character (one is free). One user also criticizes the difficulty level of the game.
Only at the end of 2024 did EA release BioWare’s latest game Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Now Sony has announced the AAA game for PS Plus starting March 2025. The community’s reactions are mixed.
What happened? On February 26, 2025, Sony announced the new games for PS Plus in March 2025. Among them is BioWare’s current AAA game Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This is unusual because full-price games like The Veilguard, which cost €59.99 for the standard version and €79.99 for the Deluxe version at release, are usually added to subscription services many months after their official release.
What the community is saying can be read in this news. However, if you want to dive into The Veilguard starting March 1, we have four tips for getting started:
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Between Mockery and Optimism – This is How the Community Reacts
How is the player community reacting? Depending on the platform, there are various reactions to the announcement of Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PS Plus. Everything from confusion to mockery to cautious optimism can be found.
On X.com, formerly Twitter, many people are confused by the decision to include the AAA game that actually costs almost €80 in a subscription so soon. X user @Tom1973_1 for example asks, What happened to Dragon Age?Haggis Horror wants to know in his comment how far Dragon Age has fallen.
Most comments, however, express mockery and even schadenfreude:
The moment when your game is so successful that you give it away just a few weeks after release – @AlphaMageSos via X
I would be so angry if I had bought Veilguard. But I didn’t, because it’s crap. – @Phoenix2A_1980s via X
On Reddit, however, the situation looks different. In two separate posts, some players of The Veilguard express cautious hope:
NGL, I am looking forward to the change of opinion, but be ready for the influx of “this game is actually really good” thanks to PS+ free additions. – Scouse_Werewolf via Reddit
I hope new players can have fun with the game. It is totally worth it and pure eye candy besides. – xyZora via Reddit
Generally, however, there is more reluctance.
At the release, MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, along with GameStar editor-in-chief Heiko Klinge and Michael Graf, discussed Dragon Age: The Veilguard in the GameStar Talk:
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How was Dragon Age: The Veilguard received? At the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the game mainly received praise from the gaming press. On Metacritic, the score at that time reached a proud 84 out of 100 possible points. Meanwhile, the Metascore now only stands at 82 points.
However, players quickly criticized the game. On the one hand, many longtime Dragon Age fans were annoyed that they could not transfer their World State to The Veilguard. Furthermore, it was criticized that the game was more of an action RPG and did not include many popular points such as the deep, weighty choices from the old games.
At the time of this news’s publication, the game stands at a user score of 3.9 on Metacritic. On Steam, however, the rating is now described as Balanced. Criticism here includes that the story is poorly written and during dialogues one often feels like in an HR presentation. Another point is that the player can only minimally influence the events, which is unusual for a Dragon Age or even a BioWare game.
On the other hand, there is praise for Dragon Age: The Veilguard for its combat system, which many players find enjoyable. Also, the final story act makes many of the positive reviewers happy. Additionally, the graphics are frequently praised.
Ultimately, everyone must decide for themselves whether they like The Veilguard or not. PS5 owners with a PS Plus subscription can try the game starting March 1 and form their own opinion. If you want to get a head start, you can check out our guide collection for the essential information for a good start.
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Many users like to play in bed on their PS5 or on the Steam Deck. However, researchers regularly warn that such electronic devices have no place in the bedroom.
It is not uncommon to have your TV hanging or standing in the bedroom or at least next to the bed. For many, it is more comfortable to lie in bed rather than make themselves comfortable on the couch in the living room. The Steam Deck has also contributed to many players taking their handheld to bed in the evening.
And numbers show that many people consume entertainment in the bedroom: According to the analysis company Nielsen, the bedroom is the preferred place for the TV (via krcgtv.com): 71% of surveyed households had a TV in the bedroom in 2023.
However, many researchers have long warned that televisions and game consoles should be removed from the bedroom. They have a negative impact on sleep and physical behavior.
We are a editorial team specializing in gaming. If you have health issues, please contact your trusted doctor.
Comprehensive health tips can be found at the Federal Ministry of Health (via bundesgesundheitsministerium.de) or in a conversation with your personal family doctor.
The brain thinks the bed is not for sleeping
What is the first problem? Your brain associates activities with the place where they take place. If you regularly fall asleep on the sofa in the living room, your brain connects the sofa with sleeping. This is reported by eachnight.com, with support from a professor of circadian neuroscience.
The same applies to your bed: If you use your TV in bed or play on your Steam Deck, your brain learns that the bed is a place where you are awake and not a place where you should sleep. In the worst case, you sleep much worse or not at all because your brain no longer associates the bed with sleeping.
Researchers also frequently discuss sleep hygiene: This refers to behaviors that promote healthy, restorative sleep. Sleep is particularly important for the regeneration of your body (via barmer.de). Playing on the Steam Deck in bed at night is not part of it.
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Blue light can lead to poorer sleep
Another reason that is often mentioned is the influence of blue light. Blue light is important for us as it regulates our wake-sleep rhythm. In technical terms, this is also known as the circadian rhythm or your internal clock (via flexikon.doccheck.com).
However, almost every modern device emits short-wavelength blue light: the lamp on the wall, your monitor on the PC, and even your phone. Researchers report that a lot of blue light, especially in the evening, can lead to sleep problems.
The renowned Harvard Medical School reports, for example, that blue light can negatively affect people and melatonin production. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle:
Harvard researchers and their colleagues conducted an experiment in which they compared the effects of a 6.5-hour exposure to blue light with those of green light of comparable brightness. Blue light suppressed melatonin for about twice as long as green light and shifted the day-night rhythm by double (3 hours vs. 1.5 hours).
In a second study on blue light, researchers from the University of Toronto compared the melatonin levels of individuals exposed to bright indoor light and wearing blue light glasses with those of individuals exposed to normal, dim light without wearing glasses. This also shows that blue light is said to strongly suppress melatonin production.
It is also important to know that entertainment technology has developed significantly in recent years: modern televisions and many phones now have anti-blue light modes that can reduce the impact of blue light. With this, you can at least reduce the effects of blue light on your body, but not completely avoid it.
Some point out that having the TV or Steam Deck by the bed can tempt one to play longer or watch movies instead of actually sleeping. But in the end, it also depends on you how many hours of sleep you really need.
Researchers recommend between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per day. However, how much you really need depends on factors such as your age, whether you are male or female, and various other factors: some people feel fully awake after 7 hours, while others need their 9 hours of sleep (via health.com).
Additionally, the content you consume can also distract or occupy you and may further hinder your relaxation before sleep. But again, everyone is different. Some sleep deeply even after a bloody horror movie, while others lie awake for hours after the spectacle.
The streamer Dr Disrespect is grappling with the aftermath of his permanent ban from Twitch becoming known. As of now, on February 24, 2025, he has criticized his former friends Nickmercs and DrLupo. He is disappointed in both of them, as they even got to know his family, only to let him down later. But Nickmercs isn’t taking this lying down.
This is the situation: In the summer of 2020, the popular streamer Dr Disrespect was permanently banned from Twitch. At that time, he had just signed a lucrative exclusive contract and was considered, after the departure of shroud and Ninja, the face of Twitch.
For a long time, the reasons for the ban remained a mystery. Dr Disrespect continued on YouTube and largely maintained his circle of partners and friends. Influencers in the same field often cooperate with one another. Dr Disrespect was considered well-connected and was friends with many shooter streamers.
As it is known today, these were not only business relationships. Friendly streamers even got to know his family and were included in a close circle of trust. The usually distant-seeming streamer let them get close.
However, in 2024, it came to light why Dr Disrespect was banned from Twitch: The married influencer, already well into his 30s at the time, had exchanged messages with a minor via Twitch chat in 2017. The messages, he later admitted, “crossed the line of being inappropriate.”
DrDisrespect was a celebrity on Twitch – His ban remains a big mystery to this day
Dr Disrespect calls former close family friends wrong and cowardly
This is what Dr Disrespect now says about his former close friends: In a stream on February 24, Dr Disrespect directly targeted former friends Nickmercs and DrLupo (via x):
I think Nickmercs is the biggest piece of shit punk in the world. Lupo is obviously a huge asshole… he’s wrong.
Both content creators had met his wife and little daughter – his family had met them multiple times. But now Nickmercs spoke disparagingly about him in a “cheap podcast.” Nobody does that; only “hypocritical punks” would do such a thing. The guy thinks he’s a tough guy and can knock people out. But that’s ridiculous; he doesn’t stand a chance.
DrLupo is now screaming as loud as he can, and that in front of just 400 viewers. Dr Disrespect seems to accuse him of copying his methods.
Nickmercs.
What did Nickmercs do? The streamer distanced himself from Dr Disrespect in the podcast “Bussin’ with the Boys” last year after Dr Disrespect was linked to a 17-year-old.
In 2023, Nickmercs had trouble with Call of Duty because he posted on Twitter that teachers should leave children alone with LGBT topics. He wanted to decide as a father when his children would be confronted with the issue. Call of Duty then withdrew his own skin. Dr Disrespect showed solidarity with Nickmercs.
Nickmercs calls Dr Disrespect a dog
This is what Nickmercs says about the accusations: In response to Dr Disrespect’s attacks, Nickmercs now says (via x):
We are all wrong and hypocritical because we ended our relationship with you after you pulled crazy shit and put all your boys in an impossible situation? You want to talk about that? Then let’s talk about it. You put us all in this awkward situation because you’re a dog, you’re a dog because you’re a dog, brother.
And I’ve met a lot of dogs in my life. But when you start with under-18 shit, then you’re a different breed of dog. Then you’re just a crazy dude.
Nickmercs accuses Dr Disrespect of not taking responsibility for his actions. As a father and husband, one must say in such a situation: “I messed up; it’s on me” and not blame everyone else.
Nickmercs also hinted that his relationship with Dr Disrespect isn’t as close as he now makes it seem. In June 2024, Nickmercs said they only spoke for 8 minutes, and Dr Disrespect wore his wig the whole time (via x).
The English word dog would probably be translated into German in this context as geiler Bock, as someone who is driven by their sexual drive.
The whole situation had already been hinted at by Dr Disrespect back in October. He said he was disappointed by people who his daughter even would have called uncle, who left him in the lurch after the scandal. At that time, there was speculation about who this could refer to, and one thought more of TimTheTatman, but evidently, he is particularly bitter towards Nickmercs: DrDisrespect is disappointed by a friend for whom he did everything: “My daughter called him uncle”
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World of Warcraft knows no stopping right now. Even though a mega patch just went live, the next updates are already being tested internally.
The latest patch of World of Warcraft has only been live for a few days, but the developers apparently know no breaks. Because not only is the next one (patch 11.1.5) being tested, but also the one after that, patch 11.2, is already being tested internally. The next chapter of The War Within seems to be far along in development.
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What has been discovered? Data miners have found out that a version of patch 11.2 has already been uploaded to the internal Blizzard servers (via wowhead). Internally, the developers have apparently already started testing the upcoming content. A clear sign that development is already far along.
However, the patch is encrypted, so the data miners cannot extract any information from it yet. This is typically only possible once the patch is also available for public testing.
What kind of patch is this? Although there is currently no reliable information available about patch 11.1, there are some hints and trustworthy leaks that stem from the beta of The War Within.
The likelihood seems high that patch 11.2 deals with the Arcane, which also had a significant presence in patch 11.1. Perhaps it will take us to K’aresh, the former homeworld of the Arcane, which was destroyed by the Void through the Void Lord Dimensius.
It is clear that the patch will bring a new area, a new raid, and also a new dungeon.
As soon as there are concrete hints about the contents of patch 11.2, we will of course report on it.
When will the patches be released? There is still no fixed release date for the patches. However, we can derive some insights from the roadmap for 2025:
Patch 11.1.5 will likely start at the beginning of spring – probably mid to late April.
Patch 11.1.7 will probably be released 8 weeks later, so mid to late June.
The major patch 11.2 will follow a few weeks later, most likely at the end of July or early August.
That Blizzard is testing several patches simultaneously on internal PTRs seems a bit unusual – but it also shows that things are moving much faster in World of Warcraft now than they did a few years ago. This might be a good thing, because if players have to spend too long in Lorenhall, it could become a problem.
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A German YouTuber who has been playing almost exclusively Call of Duty for years is no longer interested in the shooter and is looking for variety.
Who is it about? The German YouTuber Cem Gülken, also known as Haptic/HapticRush, is primarily known as a content creator for Call of Duty. On his HapticRush channel, he has 900,000 subscribers and regularly gets over 200,000 views on his videos.
Haptic has been playing Call of Duty since Black Ops 1 and regularly shows in his videos and streams that he has become an expert over the years, playing the shooter at a high level.
In a new video on YouTube, Haptic explained that he no longer wants to limit his content to Call of Duty and instead wants to showcase other games as well.
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Frustration over problems and a functioning shop
Why is he no longer interested in CoD? At the beginning of the video, Haptic says that he hasn’t touched Call of Duty in 3 months. He stopped playing Black Ops 6 around December when the debate about the cheating problem was particularly intense.
Haptic states that he does not miss Black Ops 6 either. The game is “the best attempt since BO3,” but he also says: “Everything around it is dog shit.”
Overall, the YouTuber emphasizes that he simply has “no desire” for Call of Duty anymore and accuses Activision of preferring to bring a “crappy Ninja Turtle collaboration” instead of fixing the game, stating: “Look, this is the most important thing for them, the shop always works flawlessly.”
Haptic started making videos about Call of Duty because he enjoyed playing it with his friends. However, for the first time, he is now in a phase where he wants to produce content for other games.
What does he criticize about Call of Duty and Activision? Haptic makes it clear that he believes Black Ops 6 is not in good shape and needs to be urgently fixed. He reports on game crashes in league matches, a delayed hitbox, and the ongoing cheating problem that Call of Duty has not been able to manage.
Haptic is also a vocal critic of skill-based matchmaking and regularly emphasizes in his videos that he has no desire to constantly play against the best 5-10% of CoD players. This is not fun and is exhausting. Even a former CoD developer thinks that SBMM is unfair to good players.
Additionally, Haptic criticizes the data that Activision collects about players. He is bothered by the fact that the game documents which operator he plays at what time and which skins he uses. Haptic asks: “Why is that important? Why is that being tracked? Does it… have anything to do with making money?” He then concludes: “We are just a lemon being squeezed.”
One of the complex systems in Monster Hunter Wilds is the combat system. In addition to elements and the status system, you need to know how to attack monsters to obtain certain resources. In our guide, we will inform you and show you everything important about fighting in the wilderness.
What should I know about fighting? In Monster Hunter Wilds, you must prove your skills as a hunter in combat against various monsters.
It is especially important to know how such a fight unfolds and what to pay attention to. To ensure you are up to date as a newbie or returning after a long break, we provide you with a brief crash course on the 101 of battles in Monster Hunter. We will cover the following topics:
Types of damage explained: Everything about the elements
Status system: Effects against hunters and monsters
Fights against monsters: What is important?
Severing and breaking: What is it and why do I need to be able to do it?
We impart the basic knowledge for the general hunt. Please note that every monster is a case unto itself. We do not offer a solution for all monsters, but you will gain a better understanding of what to pay attention to during combat in general.
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Types of damage explained: Everything about the elements
What are elements? In Monster Hunter, there are 5 basic types of damage that hunters and monsters can deal – the 5 elements:
Fire
Water
Thunder
Ice
Dragon
While hunters can switch elements at will depending on the equipped weapon model (not weapon class), monsters are bound to theirs from birth.
As a hunter, you should therefore pay attention to elements in combat, as every monster has at least one weakness against one of the mentioned elements. If you exploit this weakness, your attacks will be more effective.
Depending on the hunted monster, you should also wear armor that increases your resistances to the opposing element. This makes you more resilient and increases your chances of survival in battle.
Status system: Effects against hunters and monsters
What are status effects? In Monster Hunter, there are also status effects besides the elements that can afflict your hunter or the hunted monster. Depending on their application, they can be very practical in combat and provide you with advantages or even hinder you on the hunt. As mentioned, we need to distinguish here between hunter and monster effects:
Status effects against hunters at a glance
Can elements also harm me? Yes, they can in the form of negative element effects. Depending on the element suffered, you will receive a status effect that can harm or hinder you in a particular way. The following are known:
Designation
Effect
Fireblight
Slowly drains your life and blocks regeneration.
Waterblight
Reduces your stamina regeneration.
Thunderblight
Can paralyze you and make you vulnerable.
Iceblight
Increases stamina consumption.
Dragonblight
Reduces the affinity of your weapon.
Explosionblight
Explosion causes you to detonate.
Berserk Infection
Takes more damage and loses natural health regeneration.
Bleeding
Takes damage with each movement.
Webbed
Makes you unable to move.
Heat
Hot places drain your health.
Cold
In cold places, your stamina decreases faster.
Poisons
Slowly drains your life.
Sleep
Causes you to fall asleep and makes you vulnerable for a few seconds.
It is important to either dodge the monsters’ attacks well or to have items with you to heal the respective blight or disease. Only hunters can be affected by such effects.
Note the following: Often, even one attack from the monster is enough to trigger the respective status effect. So be very careful in combat and try to avoid or block attacks.
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Status effects against monsters at a glance
What status effects are there against monsters? Monsters are also not spared from status effects. Depending on the equipped weapon model, you can inflict effects on your enemies that can make the fight easier for you. You should know these:
Symbol
Designation
Effect
Poisons
Poisons slowly drain a monster’s health for a short time.
Sleep
The monster briefly falls asleep. The first attack wakes it up but deals more damage.
Paralysis
The monster is paralyzed and cannot move for a short time.
Explosionblight
Explosion accumulates with attacks. Once a threshold is reached, a detonation occurs.
Fatigue
If blunt damage reaches a certain threshold, the monster loses a part of its stamina.
Stun
Many attacks to the head with a blunt weapon can stun the monster and make it vulnerable.
The effects are very practical and can also change the course of a fight; unfortunately, they are not activated instantly like with monsters after only one attack.
To debuff the monsters, you need to hit them multiple times until the unseen status bar is filled. It is not about the force of the blows but their frequency. Fast weapons like dual blades are excellent for status builds. Weapons like the hammer are less suitable for this.
Fights against monsters: What is important?
In combat, it is primarily about analyzing the attacks of your opponent and knowing what you are dealing with. The following factors play a role:
What elements does the monster fight with?
Is the monster slow or fast, and can it fly?
Can the terrain hinder or even support me?
Depending on the monster, your priority should then be to slow it down or even wound it so much that it cannot flee. The second advantage is that it will be easier for you to land your hits when the monster is not wildly dancing through nature.
Monsters can also overwhelm you – be prepared.
In combat, it is important to have the right equipment, such as weapons that deal the element to which your hunted monster is weak. Additionally, you should wear armor that provides good protection against the opposing element. You can find such information in the monster lexicon.
In critical situations, you can also be creative. You do not fight alone, as other monsters can intervene in the battle and injure your hunted monster. Bushes and treetops can also enhance your control over the battlefield and contribute to slowing down your opponent.
But that is not all. The goal of every hunter is to slay or capture the monster in such a way that you receive the materials needed for future items. It is important to know what “severing” and “breaking” means.
Severing and breaking: What is it and why do I need to know how to do it?
There are two ways you can significantly injure your opponent, and they boil down to the following:
Breaking limbs and body parts
Severing limbs
You can break body parts by hammering with blunt force on armor and other parts. Breaking causes the monsters to become severely and permanently injured – thus, they may perform some of their attacks weaker or not at all, benefiting you in combat.
Some monsters have tails or wings in addition to their armor that you can sever. Use blade weapons for this. Lacerations will sever the attacked body parts. Ideally, you will limit the movement of your monsters.
Finally, the greatest advantage of the severing or breaking mechanic is that you can increase the number of captured materials. It is advantageous to attack sensitive body regions of your monster in order to slay it quickly, efficiently, and with the highest profit.
To this end, you can also use the new focus attacks that have been introduced with Monster Hunter Wilds – they deal so much damage to wounds that they are destroyed. You can find more about Monster Hunter Wilds here: 7 things you should not forget in Monster Hunter Wilds
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In the hardcore mode of Diablo 4, you permanently lose your player character if they die. This happened to a player – but not due to a nasty boss or a silly mistake.
This is hardcore mode:
In Diablo 4, there is the hardcore mode, where player characters can die permanently – so you only have one life.
How did the player lose their hero? In a post on Reddit, daemon-au reported on February 26, 2025, that their player character was killed by their mercenary Subo. The new mercenaries were introduced with the first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, and are supposed to assist you in combat. In this case, however, Subo took on the role of the opponent.
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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows Mercenaries in gameplay trailer
“You can’t trust your mercenary anymore”
How can this happen? The player suspects that this is related to a bugged witch power. The witch powers are the new mechanic in Season 7. One of them, Twilight Warding, creates a barrier that absorbs damage – and from rank 12, it reflects enemy projectiles.
As early as late January, there was speculation in another Reddit thread that this very ability might be bugged. zuulbe commented: “Yes, I believe that Twilight Warding is completely bugged at higher dungeon levels. I think the reflected damage kills us.”
Blizzard confirmed the bug on February 14, 2025, in the patch notes and announced a fix: “A problem was resolved where Twilight Warding could cause players to harm themselves. This power will be reactivated once the update goes live.” Patch 2.1.2 went live on February 18.
Whether the bug still exists or daemon-au lost their hero in hardcore mode for another reason remains unclear. The screenshot in the post clearly shows: “Daejavu was slain by a Subo.”
Many in the comments agree: Bugs like this are the reason they prefer to avoid hardcore mode. There are simply too many bugs and connection issues that can send your character to the beyond. Kellerhefe jokes: “You can’t trust your mercenary these days. RIP.”
If the mercenaries aren’t adding damage due to bugs, they are a useful addition in Diablo 4. Subo reveals enemies and resources on your minimap. On top of that, the mercenaries bring their own merchant with whom you can get important mats. You can learn more about this here: If you are missing important mats in Diablo 4, you shouldn’t overlook a merchant
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