A new website for Path of Exile 2 allows all players to see which builds are played by the pros and which builds and items dominate the meta.
What kind of website is this? The website POE2.ninja helps you navigate the complex systems of Path of Exile 2 and provides you with arguably the best overview of all builds of the subclasses. It also inadvertently reveals the secrets of top players by precisely disclosing what each of them does to deal millions of damage.
As in its predecessor, the website scans all publicly available characters, including their items, builds, and equipped skills, making them publicly accessible. The significant advantage, however, lies in the good visualization of the data.
Do you know this NPC?
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
All Builds in One Place
What makes the website stand out? The website POE2.ninja is easy to use and shows every visitor how the character of any top player is built with just a few clicks. Those who want can search for any player using the search function, for example, a content creator. The following information is revealed about the characters:
Which items and skills are used
What stats the character has
How much DPS the equipped skills deal
Where the skill points have been allocated
Which jewels have been used
All displayed players are fully cataloged. You can start rebuilding the build right away. There are no more secrets about which builds are strong and how they work. Everything is now publicly accessible and can be recreated by any player.
If you filter by a subclass, like the “Blood Mage”, you will see all characters between level 97 and 100 listed who play this subclass. With a click you can also sort directly by DPS, and you will see who the player with the strongest build for the class is.
What about the meta data? Another important feature are the meta data that the website evaluates. POE2.ninja not only shows you the best characters along with items, skills, and builds, but also which items, skills, and passive abilities are most frequently used by top players.
This way, you can directly see that the most important unique items for the Blood Mage are “Ingenuity”, “Trampletoe”, and “Temporalis“. According to statistics, the most important abilities for top players are “Frost Wall”, “Blink“, and “Spark”.
However, the best feature on POE2.ninja is probably the Passive Tree Heat Map. When you filter for a build, you have the option to display which skills top players have chosen most frequently with the push of a button. The site also shows you the skill tree of any player you select.
In Path of Exile 2, the biggest challenge for most players is figuring out how to make their character really strong. The new website now allows everyone to see what top players are doing, and the secrets of the strongest OP builds in PoE2 are revealed – a significant advantage for beginners. You should probably not try to replicate an OP build: Player builds OP build in Path of Exile 2, takes down hordes with a single shot, but you should not copy it
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Crafting in Diablo 4 costs materials, gold, and time. Some players have just now noticed a change that saves them an annoying intermediate step – certain important items can now be easily swapped.
What change is it? You can now easily swap gemstones in items – and this has been possible since Season 6, since October 2024. Previously, this was not possible, and you had to unsocket the socketable items at the jeweler, which was especially annoying for players who liked to experiment and test different builds.
With the new runes, Season 6 also introduced the convenient function of being able to swap gemstones. You simply drag the desired gem from your inventory onto the item, and the old one automatically goes into your inventory. This has become even more important with the new occult gemstones in Season 7, which can significantly boost your builds.
This saves time and makes switching between your endgame builds in Diablo 4 much more pleasant. In particular, you can now easily skip the trip and loading screens to the city.
Runes and runewords are part of the first expansion for Diablo 4, Vessel of Hatred:
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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows the new features and the new region Nahantu in the video
With the change, you save yourself the trip to the jeweler
Here’s what players are saying: Some players seem to have just now noticed the change. On Reddit, a user writes that he might be late to the party but just discovered that you can easily swap socketable items without having to unsocket them at the jeweler – for him, it’s a “small win”.
In the comments, several users admit that they were unaware of the change and are grateful for the tip, which will save them unnecessary trips and clicks in the future. Some even confess that they have been running to the jeweler for every gemstone up until now. Stanthebat jokes: “Keep doing that and support local businesses.”
For Mephistos_bane84, the easy gemstone swapping is “the favorite QoL feature”, and he also appreciates that you no longer have to select items multiple times at the jeweler to add sockets.
Nakorite notes in the comments that the armor chamber should just automatically swap gemstones. The armor chamber in Diablo 4 allows you to save builds and switch when needed.
Especially in the endgame, when you play with different builds for different activities, this is practical. However, when swapping items or gemstones, you always have to save the change again in the armor chamber. You can find an overview of the best builds for all classes in German here: Diablo 4 Season 7 Tier List: The best builds in the endgame
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PC players of GTA 5 will soon receive a free update to the new version. This update will finally introduce features into the game that have only been available in GTA Online on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Plus, there’s a new way to spend more money.
The update, which will be released in March 2025, brings features to PC that console players have previously enjoyed. These include new graphics options, faster loading times, and some handy features for GTA Online. Additionally, there will be the option to sign up for a paid membership.
You can spend money on: With the update, PC players will have the option to subscribe to a GTA+ membership, gaining various benefits in GTA Online. According to rockstargames.com, this includes:
a monthly bonus of 500,000 GTA$
free vehicles
access to the Vinewood Club garage with space for up to 100 vehicles
your own vehicle workshop
gameplay bonuses, special vehicle customizations, and clothing options
access to a selection of classic Rockstar Games titles
Currently, the subscription costs €7.99 per month on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (via Rockstar) – likely, the price for PC players will be similar.
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Everything you need to know about GTA Online – in 2 minutes
What else does the update bring? Besides the membership, the free update for PC players also includes more features and improvements. There will be new vehicles and upgrades, along with wild animals that you can photograph for a challenge. Additionally, the PC version will receive a revamped main menu, making it easier to access GTA Online features.
With career progression, you will also be able to keep track of your entire criminal career on the PC. New players will benefit from a simplified user interface for a smoother entry – and on top of that, there will be a financial boost of 4,000,000 GTA$ for properties, vehicles, and other items.
Additionally, PC players will also receive technical improvements for GTA 5:
Ray tracing features, such as ambient occlusion and global illumination
Ray tracing for shadows and reflections
Support for AMD FSR1 and FSR3 and NVIDIA DLSS 3
Faster loading times with SSD and DirectStorage on supported devices
DualSense controller support with adaptive triggers
Enhanced audio with Dolby Atmos support
Improved fidelity of voice, cutscenes, and music
What happens if you don’t use the update? The developers emphasize on the website that players whose hardware does not meet the minimum requirements can continue to play – but only the old version. The catch? Players with different versions cannot play together. To ensure support, the versions on PC will be treated separately. If you buy GTA 5 again, you can choose between the versions.
For your story and online progress, the developers reassure you that you can carry it over when you switch to the new version. But even with GTA 6, a new era for GTA Online is about to begin. If you’re wondering what will happen when the new part is released, the head of Take-Two is now providing initial details on how the mode might continue and answers the question, what happens to GTA Online when GTA 6 launches.
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About a year ago, Rogue Trader was released as a classic computer role-playing game in the world of Warhammer 40,000 on Steam. Now the game is on sale at a historic low price – and anyone who owns the Game Pass can play without any additional cost.
What kind of game is it?
In Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, you play as a Rogue Trader, a ruler chosen by the Emperor tasked with expanding the Imperium.
The game is based on the namesake role-playing rule system, offering you classes, turn-based combat, and, of course, plenty of story. You get a game like Baldur’s Gate 3, only set in the world of Warhammer 40,000.
Rogue Trader provides around 100 hours of gameplay for a single playthrough and replay value through different endings and choices. Right now, the game is cheaper than ever.
Here you can get Rogue Trader at a lower price: In the current sale on Steam Rogue Trader costs only €27.49 instead of €49.99, making it at a historic low price on the platform (via steamdb). However, you only have until February 24th to act.
Furthermore, the developers Owlcat announced today, on February 20th, that the game is available in the Xbox Game Pass. So if you already have the Game Pass, you can play the game at no additional cost. If you only plan to play through it once, you can subscribe for a month for between €11.99 and €17.99 (depending on the version) and get Rogue Trader even cheaper.
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Warhammer 40.000: Rogue Trader – Der Trailer zu den Companions im Rollenspiel
Rogue Trader already has the second big DLC ready
The role-playing game offers plenty of details to discover and thrives mainly on the grim story it tells, as well as the multi-faceted companions that accompany you on your journeys.
Moreover, Owlcat is already working on the next DLC for the game: Lex Imperialis. There will be another new companion. This time you will meet a member of the Adeptus Arbites, a law enforcer from an organization that is almost as powerful as the Inquisition.
Diablo is known as the game with the dark world and absolutely wicked enemies. On the other hand, Mario Kart is known as the game that destroys friendships. The perfect combination, right? MeinMMO checks how bad such an unholy combination would really be.
For decades, fans have been pondering what it would be like if Diablo, Mephisto, and co. played Mario Kart, and many of you are surely wondering how these demons would play as characters.
… don’t you? Well, we’ll answer the questions anyway.
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How you can cause maximum chaos in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe thanks to a small update
The most well-known enemies in the Diablo series are the seven lesser and greater evils that appear as bosses in the games. For our thought experiment, we take some of the iconic figures and look at how they would behave in Mario Kart or what peculiarities they would have.
The whole analysis is of course absolutely scientific* and is based on the behaviors and character traits of the bosses as they are anchored in the lore of Diablo. However, as these characteristics do not always map directly onto playable characters, we’ve considered: How would these demons play against you? Spoiler: You probably wouldn’t want to face any of them.
*There are no studies on this, but the author has studied. Trust him!
Mephisto – The final boss for every thread of patience
Mephisto is not about winning. After all, he draws his power from hatred, a very strong emotion. So how can you best create hatred in the game? With blue shells, of course.
The Great Evil would therefore constantly have blue shells and would launch them in such a way that they would hit at least one or several players at critical points on the track – either in curves, on acceleration strips, or right before the finish line.
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Dune: Awakening has finally announced its release date. Unfortunately, that’s still a while away – but those who can’t wait can check out the game starting now. Playing it is not possible yet. MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is extremely excited.
What kind of game is this?
Funcom, the creators of Conan Exiles and Anarchy Online, are planning a new survival MMO in the world of Dune with Dune: Awakening.
Dune: Awakening has been in testing for months and has thousands of players on Steam, even though it hasn’t been released yet. The release date is finally known.
When will Dune: Awakening be released? On May 20, Dune: Awakening will start, and not in early access, but directly in the 1.0 release. There won’t be a years-long “public beta,” as is often the case with survival games. The game will cost €49.99.
By the way, if you pre-order, you’ll receive a cute Muad’Dib, a desert mouse, as a “pet” in the terrarium for your base.
If you can’t wait and want to take a first look at the game, you can do that now. Character creation is available starting now, and you can have fun customizing with various backgrounds and sliders for appearance. However, the notorious penis slider is not included.
You can then transfer your characters into the game on May 20. Additionally, a benchmark test is available, showing you some scenes from the game. With this, you can test if your hardware is sufficient for the game, or if you need to upgrade to an RTX 5090. Participants in the benchmark test will receive a code for a knife skin in the finished game.
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Dune: Awakening angezockt – Unsere Review zu ersten Gameplay-Stunden
Dune: Awakening is different from any survival MMO you know
I’m an absolute survival fan and have spent thousands of hours in Conan Exiles, Fallout 76, and similar games. One of my very first games was even Stranded from 2003. I’ve been looking forward to the Dune game for years.
Additionally, there are of course classic survival elements like crafting and thirst. However, water is the only resource you really need to “survive.” You obtain it in… questionable ways that shock even the developers.
Personally, I’m extremely excited about Dune: Awakening and even if it shouldn’t be an absolute blockbuster, it will be a highlight of the year for me. Admittedly, the game will be quite special, but it perfectly suits my taste. For those who prefer the classic style, you can find the best survival games in 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox.
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In Monster Hunter Wilds, the large creatures are not just the highlight of the game, but also a danger to the people in the world of Monster Hunter.However, a player is now presenting a detail from the beta that shows that people can be just as dangerous.
What has the player shown? In the beta of Monster Hunter Wilds, there will be several villages that showcase different inhabitants in the ecosystems. In the beta, for example, you could take a look at the place Kunafa, the village of the whistling wind.
On Reddit, a player is now showing that you can also become a danger to the village. In the peaceful atmosphere of the village, he uses a barrel bomb to destroy a house. This is particularly mean since you are supposed to be the savior and protector of the village.
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Developers of Monster Hunter Wilds Explain Why There Is No New Weapon Type
Players speculate what this possibility means later in the game
How does he do it? In a clip on Reddit, the user DasVanderer shows how he destroyed a house in the village of Kunafa. He holds a barrel bomb in his hand and throws it into the house. Shortly after, the barrel explodes and the house falls apart into many small pieces with accompanying sound.
It is also quite well-animated. He writes as a title: Please do not terrorize the villagers in the full game. You can see the clip here:
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How does the community react? In the comments, users are sarcastically amused about this possibility and wonder what it means:
SpiritSong (via Reddit) wants to take on the role of a popular monster: No Bazelgeuse in the Forbidden Lands? Then I guess I’ll be the Bazelgeuse.
Matttheboywonder (via Reddit) already has a theory for the rest of the game: What? The houses can break? That’s so cool! It makes me think that we will eventually have one or two hunts that take place within the village.
Raki_Drakon (via Reddit) is already worried about the villagers: Oh man, I don’t like that the houses are destructible. I hope nothing bad happens to the village, except for the Doshaguma attack that was shown in one of the trailers.
Many users in the comments also use this possibility to make fun of the absurd story in the Monster Hunter world. Classic sayings like Man is the true monster are mentioned frequently.
From the milieu of YouTuber Felix von der Laden emerged a four-part documentary about the history of German YouTube. Actually, the series is well received because it caters to a sense of nostalgia for those who are around 30 today. The first episode on Gronkh’s channel reached over 1.3 million views. But one person who could actually be a star of this doc doesn’t think much of it.
What kind of doc is this? It is a 4-part docu-series by Paul Sydow, who worked for YouTuber Felix von der Laden in 2017.
The doc is being released on 4 different channels. The first episode Everything to the Beginning premiered on February 9 on Gronkh’s channel and has now reached 1.3 million views.
The doc follows a relaxed format: passages from that time are shown, and protagonists reflect on their past behavior and circumstances from today’s perspective. This is a classic documentary retrospective format, as one knows it from linear television.
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„Stop giving me money against my will“ – This is how confused Gronkh was by his first donation on Twitch
Many people in their 30s are having a total nostalgia flash
This is the general criticism of the doc: The doc is well received by many fans because it is a total nostalgia flash, especially for people around 30 years old. Many grew up with Gronkh’s Let’s Plays when they were still in school. This can be clearly seen in the comments under the videos.
The creators, who were still very young at the time, were celebrated like pop stars by their peers. In the comments, many long for that time and say: We didn’t even know we were having the best time back then.
While the first episode focused on YouTube pioneers in the 2000s like Gronkh, Dner, or ColdMirror, who came from a “do-it-yourself” hobby corner and first had to build structures, the second episode is already set during the “hype era” of the 2010s, when the first YouTubers professionalized and the first real money flowed, as pioneers like Christoph Krachten (‘Mediakraft’) recognized that money could be made there.
However, not everything is celebrated by fans, and there is already criticism that it seems only a certain bubble, i.e., a part of the diverse German YouTube, is being considered. Some conflicts, such as the one involving Mediakraft, are omitted, or the significant influence that the USA has on YouTube Germany is downplayed. However, in many comments, it is also said that the doc simply transports the viewers back into their own youth and excites them.
Gronkh is the central figure in the first episode of the doc.
The more critical perspective on the doc, represented by film critic David Hain (via YouTube), is approximately: It is all well made and has strong images and sound effects, skillfully playing with the emotions. But the doc seems very jumpy, only hinting at conflict without elaborating on it.
This is less a doc to inform but rather wants to take people who already know everything and were there on a nostalgia trip.
YouTuber Vik harshly criticizes the doc
Who has a personal problem with the doc? A central figure in German YouTube at the time when the second episode takes place is Vik, who was then known as iBlali.
He criticized on the platform X on February 17 that he only appears for 1 second in the doc and that too in direct connection with Lord Abbadon, from whom he has publicly distanced himself for 12 years. They could have just left him out.
Lord Abbadon was a YouTuber accused of luring underage girls into online groups and getting them to send him lewd pictures. This is known as grooming.
This further annoys Vik: In addition, in the second episode, “a certain person is felt to be shown 100 times and highlighted very positively,” whom should not have been given a platform.
He finds this hurtful.
Whom does he mean? Vik apparently means YouTuber Simon Unge. He appears in the video only in a minor role, and the doc seems to purposely want to only skim over him, even though he was closely connected to Felix von der Laden, the main figure of the second episode, at that time.
However, they even go into Unge’s longboard tour in 2014 and present him as one of the major innovators in the scene. However, he is not one of the people who reflect on that time from today’s perspective.
Central figure of the doc was involved in a scandal in 2024
Vik accused Unge in May 2024 of making his life in the influencer paradise Madeira a personal hell. The publicly jovial and relaxed Unge was said to be a sly bastard privately, who considered Madeira as “his island”. Unge allegedly ensured that Vik only faced rejection everywhere on the island.
Here’s what it’s about: The doc is quite elaborate, the scandal involving Unge occurred in May 2024 – it is quite possible that the segments showing Unge were created during a time when Unge was unproblematic.
Or it could be that the videos were already finished a long time ago and were just withheld until the excitement about Unge had subsided.
Vik’s anger is understandable because it hits him three times here:
First, it is, of course, a factor that the doc then quite arbitrarily decides who is important enough to be included in the doc and who is not. And Vik probably lands in the “not”
Then the only scene they show with him is also completely off
And then the whole complex surrounding Unge is left out
But for many others, the doc seems to work just as it should: a trip back into their own youth.
The streaming platform Twitch wants to discontinue a little-used feature. For this, they are facing significant backlash.
What is this change about? Twitch announced on February 19, 2025, that it will introduce a storage limit of 100 hours for highlights and uploads. Unlike clips, which usually show short, out-of-context situations, highlights are somewhat longer stream excerpts for special moments.
According to Twitch, the storage costs saved can be invested in tools that work better to increase viewer engagement
Highlights would hardly help streamers get discovered and made up only 0.1% of the hours watched on Twitch
Only 0.5% of streamers would currently exceed the limit
Streamers now have until April 19, 2025, to declutter their highlights and uploads – after that, Twitch will start deleting content itself. The streaming platform provides filters to help users find the content they want to keep (via X).
While the change may only affect a tiny percentage of streamers, they seem to be increasingly angry about it and are causing “Twitch” to trend on X with over 160,000 posts.
Speedrunners appear to be particularly affected by the planned change.
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Interview with Bisalina – This is the current speedrunning scene and its development over the years
Speedrunners seem particularly affected by the change
What makes people so angry? For some content creators, highlights were apparently a way to preserve their time on the streaming platform. They see more than a decade of gaming history threatened with deletion.
Shayy, who has 329,000 subscribers on YouTube, believes that Twitch would “completely decimate” years of speedrunning history. Due to the longer format, highlights are likely well-suited for speedrunners, allowing them to document entire runs (via X).
The GTA speedrunner English Ben calls it an “absolute disgrace.” If only 0.5% of streamers would exceed the limit, it can’t be that important to make such a drastic change (via X).
The streamer Koefficient apparently belongs to the 0.5%. He has highlights from 10 years and would archive his streaming marathons there – now he can’t create new highlights for his playthroughs (via X).
The speedrunner SHiFT (shown in the cover image via YouTube) points out that there are inactive or even deceased members of the speedrunning community who could not simply download and export their content. Countless games and their history would thus be erased (via X).
What can streamers do? Many Twitch streamers already operate one or more YouTube channels where they upload highlights or even entire VoDs of their streams. Those without such a channel are encouraged to create one quickly to preserve their special memories.
The planned measure is likely part of Twitch’s years-long struggle to save costs and finally become profitable. While the streaming platform explicitly emphasizes that clips and VoDs are not affected, there has long been a limit for stream recordings in South Korea, until Twitch completely shut down the service there. This presented streamers there with a difficult choice: “I lost my job” – Twitch streamer is faced with the decision to leave the country for her career
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In Fortnite there is a gigantic collection full of skins that you can acquire either through Battle Passes, promotional actions, or in the shop. Therefore, we show you all the skins from 2025 in the list and explain how to obtain them.
How is the list structured? In our collection, we list all the skins that were released in 2025 throughout the year.
The Avengers are arguably the most well-known superhero team from the Marvel Universe, alongside the X-Men. After all, they have also had several movies. However, the Avengers existed 1 million years ago in the history of the Marvel Universe, and one character you even know from the MCU.
Which Avengers are we talking about? In the Marvel Universe, the Avengers are not a fixed group with specific members. Throughout the comics, movies, and games, members regularly change. This sometimes depends on the time period of the story.
But the Avengers have existed in the Marvel Universe for 1 million years and resemble some characters or ideas you might know from various films. Even in prehistoric times, the Avengers fought against powerful threats. However, it must be said that not everything in the story is historically accurate.
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German trailer for Avengers 3: Infinity War
Other people, same task
Why were the Avengers founded back then? The Avengers 1,000,000 BC first appeared in the comic Marvel Legacy No. 1 in 2017. In 2022, they also received their own series. Over 1,000,000 years in the past, Firehair was born as the first known mutant. She became the avatar of the Phoenix Force, an entity that was relevant in many X-Men films.
She noticed her destructive power and wanted to form a team to protect humanity. For this, she assembled the first version of the Avengers from the following members:
Odin Borson: Allfather of Asgard and father of Thor. This is also the Odin known later in the 616 universe and from the films.
Agamotto: The first Sorcerer Supreme, a role in the world later taken over by Dr. Strange. The mystical necklace of Dr. Strange is called the Eye of Agamotto.
Black Panther (Mosi): Is the first Black Panther of a prehistoric tribe in Wakanda. At that time, a meteorite with vibranium landed in Wakanda, which is why Mosi also possesses claws made of vibranium.
Iron Fist (Fan Fei): Fan Fei is the first version of the Iron Fist who learned martial arts. When she kills a dragon out of revenge, she gains mystical powers and Ki control.
Starbrand (Vnn): Starbrand is a defense system of the first creatures from the universe and is a power granted to a person or creature during essential events. On Earth, it was first granted to a dinosaur during a meteor impact, and later to Vnn. Vnn is a Neanderthal who can only communicate with grunts.
Ghost Rider: Even 1,000,000 years ago, a human received the spirit of vengeance and became the Ghost Rider. Instead of a cool motorcycle, he rides a flaming mammoth.
Later, the first Moon Knight also joined, who was initially an enemy of the first Avenger. He is a caveman who worshiped the god Konshu and thus became the Moon Knight.
As one would expect from the great stories of Marvel, the first Avengers also fought alongside the modern variants. The biggest enemy in this was probably Mephisto. Over time, they also battled various time travelers such as Dr. Doom and Thanos.
Will we ever see them on the big screen? As a major film, it seems quite unlikely since they want to further establish the well-known heroes. However, as cameos in a big multiverse story, anything is possible.
One could also reasonably imagine seeing this version of the Avengers in a series or short episode in formats like What if?. But these are all just possibilities. There is no official announcement for such a project. Not all Avengers are as heroic as one might think: 7 members of the Avengers that we probably will never see in Marvel’s films
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The updates for DotA 2 are anything but reliable when it comes to release times. After a long wait, a player became impatient and began to threaten a penguin in the game. Valve released one of the biggest updates for DotA 2 a few days later.
What’s with the penguins? In 2018, a picture of the hero Bounty Hunter was posted on Reddit, where he threatened a penguin. The request was simple: Valve should please release the new update as soon as possible, or worse things would happen to the penguin.
Eight years later, the same threat resurfaced. The demands are the same. Valve is finally supposed to release patch 7.38 after 6 months of waiting.
Six days after the Reddit post, Valve finally unleashed their massive update “Wandering Waters” on the DotA 2 players.
The penguin meme from the DotA 2 subreddit
How does the community react to the threat? Many DotA 2 players remember the meme from 2018. Some interesting comments were made:
“Finally, the penguin threat,” writes TKJasper (via reddit.com)
Another user (via reddit.com) had a brilliant idea for Valve. They should release a penguin hero and have him defeat the hero Bounty Hunter in a cinematic. A just punishment for threatening the penguins.
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The official trailer for DotA 2 by Valve on Steam
This is the biggest update in a long time
What is the biggest change in the update? The biggest change is the map of DotA 2. The river in the middle has expanded into the jungle and beyond the lanes. If you run in the same direction as the flow, you get a movement boost.
The terrain has also been slightly changed. Some additional buildings have been moved and offer some new functions.
With patch 7.38, the boss Roshan is back in the river and moves from one pit to another at certain times in the game. While the river has expanded, new neutral enemies have appeared on the map. The new frog creatures evolve during the game from a simple tadpole to the ancient swamp mage.
The new map of the update “Wandering Waters”
Are there changes to the items? A new mechanic has been introduced regarding the neutral items dropped by jungle monsters. You can now craft and enchant the items with a currency you get from completely defeated jungle camps. These enchantments provide various bonuses to further customize your playstyle.
Most regular items have received updates or a rework, and some new items have been added.
With the new expansion Wilderness of Talandre, the developers of Throne and Liberty aim to bring new momentum to the MMORPG. Specifically, content for solo players and PvP is the focus.
How is Throne and Liberty doing? Throne and Liberty has lost a large majority of its players more than four months after its release. The MMORPG can only attract about 35,000 – 40,000 players at peak times. At launch, there were still over 335,000 (via SteamDB).
The ratings of the MMORPG on Steam also paint a negative picture. While only 68% of players liked the MMORPG from the beginning, this number decreased to 61% in recent reviews.
One example: User Zoe, with over 1,000 hours of gameplay, writes in a review on Steam about the fear of missing out if one does not play every day, an addictive design, and that the MMORPG has eventually turned into a second job. Almost 200 players find the review helpful.
With the new expansion “Wilderness of Talandre,” the developers want to revive the MMORPG and attract both new and returning players. To achieve this, they have devised two new main features that they are now presenting.
Throne and Liberty has already lost most players in the first two months:
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Throne and Liberty loses more than 70 percent of players on Steam in 2 months
What kind of content is that? In a new video on the YouTube channel of Throne and Liberty, the developers talked about the upcoming expansion “Wilderness of Talandre.” Publishing Partner Producer “godspeed” has already introduced the two most important features.
The new expansion will introduce 4 solo player dungeons into the MMORPG. They are primarily aimed at solo players and those who have little experience with the genre. These dungeons are meant to serve as a kind of practice to prepare players for more difficult challenges.
To ensure that players can master the challenge alone, there will be various buffs in the dungeons that players can collect to succeed as a healer, DD, or tank on their own.
What else was presented? The second pillar of content revolves around PvP, which plays an important role in Throne and Liberty. In addition to castle sieges, there are currently PvP activities in the game almost every hour that can reward players or fall into others’ hands if one does not participate.
This will also remain an important aspect of Throne and Liberty in the new expansion. The regular player base can look forward to the “Nebula Island” in the new expansion. A cross-server PvP area for level 55, consisting of 5 zones. While one zone is always at peace, PvP is enabled everywhere else.
The zones offer different events, open-world bosses, and other activities that grant a new currency called “Nebula Stones.” This currency can be exchanged for items and also provides access to the new accessory system, which will be explained in detail at a later time.
Otherwise, players can expect a new battle pass with new emotes, cosmetic items, and a new weapon set, as well as balance and system changes for the MMORPG.
Whether Throne and Liberty can reclaim a part of its player base with solo dungeon content aimed more at beginners and returners, along with new content that requires a lot of PvP, is questionable. The developers seem not to be directly addressing the core problems identified by players: Players cite two reasons why Amazon Games’ new MMORPG is much worse than it could be
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The MOBA League of Legends is currently dominating the streaming platform Twitch. MeinMMO has exclusive figures on which league and which players in LoL are most watched by German viewers. The German fan of LoL either watches German-speaking players or the absolute world stars.
This is the situation: League of Legends is experiencing a resurgence on Twitch at the beginning of 2025 because Riot Games has changed the rules so that streamers can now participate in the regional leagues and form their own teams there. Before 2025, this was practically impossible. Now, many former elite players have turned to streaming, and viewers are captivated by how they play, train, and interact with each other.
The tremendous success of LoL on Twitch is reflected in the statistics:
In January 2025, League of Legends was the most-watched game on Twitch, ahead of GTA 5 and Marvel Rivals.
In Germany, NoWay4U (+50% viewer hours compared to the previous month), who even plays in the NLC, and Tolkin (+131%), the main caster, are benefiting significantly from the LoL boom in January 2025.
We at MeinMMO have now received exclusive data on the viewing behavior of German viewers from the analysis platform Esports Charts.
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Germans prefer to watch the stars in South Korea
Which league are German viewers watching? A statistic shows which league had the most German viewers at its peak:
Here, the Koreans are clearly ahead. During a stream by Tolkin about the LCK Cup on January 22, a peak of 91,033 viewers tuned in.
In second place is the local Prime League with 32,601 viewers. The peak was reached during a game by Eintracht Spandau featuring the influencer HandOFBlood.
The European professional league LEC is in fourth place with 25,226 viewers. Interestingly, most Germans are not watching top games from G2, but are following the German team SK, which is at the bottom of the table.
In fifth place is the Chinese league LP – but significantly trailing, with 9,982 viewers.
It is notable that the top-tier Chinese league, at least in January 2025, plays a subordinate role and that the newly formed US league LTA has no role at all. There also seems to be little interest in the strong European leagues in France and Spain.
German fans do not want to see the best German players, but rather Hänno’s team
Which were the most-watched games with German participation?
In a second statistic concerning the most-watched matches with German participation, it shows that Eintracht Spandau is leading: The matches of the Berlin team reached the most viewers. Even more than the hyped opening match of NORD against Los Ratones, where NoWay was the only German representative.
Surprisingly, SK appears in this statistic in fourth place, being at the very bottom of the LEC hierarchy but is the only German team in the league and has two German players on the team.
One would rather expect a game from G2 to be among them: Here, Broken Blade, the currently strongest German player on the top lane, is playing. Also, Fnatic has a true star in Upset.
Yet both do not appear in the statistics.
Twitch streamer Tolkin plays a crucial role in the German market
An expert says: Viktor Proniakin is the Product Manager at Esports Charts. He emphasizes the role of the German co-streamer Tolkin:
The data reveal several important trends in the German-speaking esports audience. […] The co-stream of the LCK Cup by Tolkin stands out, which recorded a massive peak of 91,033 German-speaking viewers. This peak underscores the growing influence of streamers on viewer numbers in esports, especially when they bring their own fanbase to international tournaments.
Especially local leagues like Prime League and NLC continue to dominate German esports consumption, with Prime League at the forefront. These numbers reflect the strong regional loyalty of the audience, but they also underscore the increasing trend toward crossover between streamers and traditional esports events. The difference between global esports tournaments like LEC and LPL compared to regional events shows that viewers prefer content that aligns with their local teams and personalities, providing a clear roadmap for future esports content strategies.
Germans watch either world-class players like Showmaker or their favorite streamer in LoL
What’s behind it. On one hand, Riot Games’ strategy of utilizing local streamers and well-known influencers to push esports seems to be working. Leagues like NLC or even Prime League are suddenly more exciting than professional leagues.
On the other hand, “the very best LoL with the biggest superstars” in the LCK is still three times stronger than anything in the regional market. Especially when what is happening there is explained by a German streamer.
Tolkin.
The clear losers are the leagues “in the middle,” such as the professional leagues LEC, LTA, or LPL. They no longer hold the allure for German fans. The rise of Prime League or NLC comes at their expense.
This aligns with the general sentiment that there is just “too much LoL” being shown and that as a fan, one must choose some competitions if they don’t want to spend 80 hours a week hanging out on Twitch.
People will likely watch Eintracht Spandau, the LCK, and maybe even Nord if NoWay has an exciting game – but then also track what the Chinese are doing or what Broken Blade is up to; that’s too much. They will only be seen again when they appear at MSI or Worlds.
This also has tradition: In the West, viewers traditionally closely follow the South Korean league, while they only engage with the LPL when an international tournament is at hand.
The trend seems to suggest that the German viewer watches two types of LoL esports:
Either I know the people because they are from my country and I like them
Or I watch what Faker and Showmaker are doing because they are the biggest and I can still learn something from them
Everything in between is not as interesting for the German viewers.
In football, that would be a fan who either goes to the local sports field or checks out what Cristiano Ronaldo is doing.
February 2025 in Pokémon GO is approaching. We provide you with an overview of all events, raid bosses, and other dates.
In Pokémon GO, there are various events that you can take advantage of. These include the weekly raid and spotlight hours, as well as the relatively new Dyna-Monday.
Additionally, there are monthly events like Community Day, as well as special events such as raid days or themed events.
We give you the overview: Which raid bosses are active when? When is which event running? And what are the highlights? Check out the list below!
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Pokémon GO Events in January 2025 – Dates and Bonuses
Here you will find all dates and events in February 2025. Possible shiny Pokémon are marked with an asterisk*. For some events, only the (English) titles are known so far. As soon as more details about the dates are known, you will find corresponding links in the list.
Date
Event
February 1 – 6
Mega Raids with Mega Meditalis*
February 1 – 6
5-Star Raids with Dialga*
Every Weekend from February 3 to March 2
Crypto Raids with Regirock*
February 3
Dyna-Monday with Lavados*
February 4
Spotlight Hour with Kanivanha* and double evolution XP
February 5
Raid Hour with Dialga*
February 5 – 8
Small Yet Strong
February 6 – 17
Mega Raids with Mega Despotar*
February 6 – 17
5-Star Raids with Cupidos
February 9
Community Day (Pokémon yet unknown)
February 10
Dyna-Monday with Raffel*
February 11
Spotlight Hour with Libiskus* and double catch Stardust
In the short month of February, there are indeed several dates and Pokémon that look interesting.
Cupidos returns as a regular 5-Star Boss. This could easily be missed last year, as it was only available in a very narrow window and then also as a top raid – on Valentine’s Day. This did not go well for many. If you want it, you can finally catch up now.
The Way to Einall will be an exciting event with many legendary Pokémon. In general, however, it leads to the actual highlight: The global GO Tour, which will be the first top date of the year as a major event in spring.
We will add more highlights as clearer information about the individual dates becomes available.
February is a shorter month, so March is not far away. And with that, the GO Tour is also approaching rapidly. There you’ll find strong Pokémon and can take advantage of some bonuses. If you need an overview: Here are all the details about the global Pokémon GO Tour: Einall.
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A player complains about a seller: Because he sold his parents an overpriced HDMI cable. The problem is that not every HDMI cable is just a cable.
A player angrily reports on Reddit that his parents have bought a new TV. But the problem is not the TV, but the accessories: on the one hand an HDMI cable and on the other a power outlet with surge protection. Total cost: 300 US dollars for the outlet and 80 US dollars for the HDMI cable. He is particularly upset about the HDMI cable.
In another post on Reddit, he explained that his parents didn’t really care and were only somewhat concerned about the money. User s1lv_aCe explains in another post that he is not even concerned about the money: It’s all about the principle that the seller has swindled his ignorant parents and that such things simply cannot happen:
[…] I will return it myself if I can’t convince them… I explained it to them and they seem to understand that they have at least been cheated now, but they still don’t seem to care too much about getting their money back. It’s the principle that bothers me, not even the money.
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An HDMI cable is not just an HDMI cable
What is the problem with HDMI? The problem is that an HDMI cable is not just an HDMI cable. This is mainly due to the peculiarities and specifications. In particular, bandwidth plays an important role: The higher the bandwidth, the more data can be transported, and the better resolution you get (via eaton.com):
Category 1 without Ethernet: 1080i or 720p (4.95 GB/s)
Category 1 with Ethernet: 1080i or 720p, with dedicated Ethernet channel (4.95 GB/s)
Category 2 without Ethernet: 1080p or 4K @ 30 Hz (10.2 GB/s)
Category 2 with Ethernet: 1080p or 4K @ 30 Hz, with dedicated Ethernet channel (10.2 GB/s)
Additionally, there are often different standards hidden behind the bandwidth: At 4.95 GB/s you usually get HDMI 1.0, while the latest standard HDMI 2.1 is 48.0 GB/s. However, this standard also comes with some additional features: For example, you only get Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD with HDMI 1.4.
Does a good HDMI cable have to be expensive? No, it doesn’t have to be. When buying a new cable, pay attention to the specifications: If the cable supports HDMI 2.1 with 48 GB/s, you usually get the fastest and best cable, but there can also be differences in detail. Since 2020, there is as per Prad.de a certification requirement for all high-performance HDMI cables so that no nonsense can be sold to you.
On Amazon, you pay around 14 euros for a decent cable with a length of 2 meters, HDMI 2.1, and current standards. So, it doesn’t have to be 80 euros.
Amazon tried for 15 years to defeat Steam. The former vice president of Prime Gaming now knows why they failed.
The cover image features Gabe Newell, the president of Valve, the company behind Steam.
Who is it about? The American Ethan Evans reports on the social network LinkedIn about Amazon’s fight against Valve and Steam. Evans was the vice president of Prime Gaming at Amazon, the gaming division of the company.
Overall, Evans worked for Amazon for over 15 years and claims to have built Prime Gaming alongside two colleagues (via LinkedIn).
There are various games on Steam, in addition to well-known AAA titles, you will also find interesting new releases from smaller studios:
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Metal Eden: The first trailer for the new sci-fi shooter on Steam and PS5
“Gamers already had the solution to their problems”
What does Evans say about the fight against Steam? Evans recounts on LinkedIn that Amazon tried to beat Steam for more than 15 years.
First, Amazon acquired a small game store, Reflexive Entertainment, and wanted to make it bigger.
Then, after acquiring Twitch, they founded their own game store and thought players would automatically use it because they use Twitch.
Lastly, Amazon introduced “Luna,” a streaming service for games to enable gaming without a high-end PC.
But despite being “at least 250 times larger” and trying everything, Evans explains that Goliath ultimately lost the fight against David.
The mistake was underestimating why gamers used Steam. Steam is not just a store, but also a social network, a library, and with Achievements, it also serves as a trophy cabinet. He says, “Gamers already had the solution to their problems” and they will not switch platforms just because a new one exists.
Amazon needed to offer something significantly better to persuade players to switch platforms, but failed to do so. Evans realized, “Just because you are big enough to create something doesn’t mean people will use it.”
Evans reflects that Amazon should have understood the customers, namely the gamers, before taking major steps.
What makes Steam so special for gamers? In recent years, many stores and launchers have tried to compete with Steam, but the platform remains the undisputed king. Players all have different reasons for staying with Steam, but as Evans recognized, the platform’s diversity plays a major role.
Steam offers a huge selection of games and allows gamers to simply scroll through the various categories of the store in search of new games and discover new titles – titles that are often not available on other launchers. Of course, as a PC gamer, you are also connected with your friends on Steam and see what games they are playing or wish for. And with Achievements, Steam provides an additional rewarding incentive for trophy hunters and gamers who want to complete all games.
One of the best games of its time was released with a small glitch. The dramatic climax of the story became a laughing stock.
Glitches and bugs are mostly either annoying or funny. Small game errors can unexpectedly – and unwittingly – lighten a serious scene, but they can also completely derail the dramatic climax of a game.
This happened to a game that is still highly praised for its story. In the grand finale, Heavy Rain had a bug that could turn a concerned father into an annoying screamer.
There are often absurd bugs in MMORPGs as well – like in WoW:
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What kind of game is Heavy Rain? Heavy Rain was a really good game for its time. It was released in February 2010 exclusively for the PlayStation 3, but was later also released on PC on Steam. The graphics were sharp for that time, the story was captivating, and due to many different choices, the game had a high replay value. The game was more of an interactive movie with many twists. The story, dialogues, and decisions were clearly in focus.
Basically, the story can be summarized quickly:
The family man Ethan Mars lives a good life as an architect, together with his wife Grace and his two children Jason and Shaun. When Jason is fatally injured in a car accident, that is just the first of two strokes of fate. Shortly thereafter, his second son Shaun is kidnapped – by a serial killer who has already taken several children.
Ethan then has to complete several “trials” for the kidnapper to earn the right to see his son again.
The game frequently switches perspectives. Sometimes you are Ethan Mars, sometimes a reporter, sometimes an FBI agent, and sometimes a private detective, all of whom want to solve the mystery behind the kidnapper.
It is a game with many emotions and a very dramatic climax that can unfold in many different ways – depending on prior decisions made. A powerful story that captivates.
In search of his son, Ethan Mars must pass many trials.
Press X for SHAUN!
What kind of glitch is that? In several scenes within the game, you have the opportunity to call out for someone by pressing the X button – mostly for the son Shaun. This was meant to add extra drama to scenes by having you, as a panicked and concerned father, call out for your son.
Basically a small, good feature that contributes greatly to the atmosphere.
The problem is that this very feature could trigger a bug in the grand finale of the game. Because actually, the “Press X to call Shaun” function should have been disabled as soon as a cutscene begins and the characters start to converse.
But particularly in the finale, it often happened that this did not occur. It is the moment when you can find Ethan’s son, when the killer is revealed, and where it is decided which characters survive and which die. Dramatic, gripping. And unfortunately often bugged.
You could continuously call out for Shaun by pressing the X button. This made the scene not only very silly but also overwrote all other lines that Ethan was supposed to say. The glorious outcome of how the finale plays out with this glitch can be seen here:
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Whether Ethan is being shot, pulling his son out of the water, or begging the killer for mercy – every dialogue can instantly be overwritten by a “SHAUN!” in three different vocal tones.
Heavy Rain is just one of many examples where a small, annoying glitch suddenly turns a dramatic and thrilling sequence into a silly comedy sketch. On one hand, it is very unfortunate when the dramatic climax of a fantastic game is completely ruined by such a glitch – on the other hand, it has created a memory that remains in the minds of many Heavy Rain fans even today.
It won’t be long until the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, and the closer it gets, the more attention the game receives. By now, players are probably wondering whether a purchase is worthwhile and what this hunting game is really about – we’re here to advise you and explain without complicated descriptions what you should know.
The most important information summarized:
Name: Monster Hunter Wilds
Price: Between €69.99 and €109.99 (depending on edition)
Genre: ARPG
Release: February 27, 2025
Developer: CAPCOM
What is the goal of the game? Create a hunter, hunt monsters, and become stronger.
Is there crossplay? Yes.
However, Monster Hunter Wilds offers much more, and if you have read this far and want to learn more, then keep scrolling. We will briefly explain what to expect in the game and for whom the game is worthwhile.
With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual points:
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Monster Hunter Wilds Shows What It Has to Offer in Launch Trailer
Then you follow the story and first get to know what it means to be a hunter. You learn about the 14 different weapons, how to track monsters, and then eliminate them using traps, other monsters, or your environment – just like a real hunter.
Monster Hunter Wilds offers exciting battles
The story is an important part of introducing you to the life of hunters, but it is not the core of the game – that is the hunts and upgrading your equipment. If you defeat monsters, you can carve them up and then forge their resources into new weapons and armor at the forge.
You set the actual goal of the game yourself. You can complete your monster catalog, try to obtain the best equipment, dress your hunter stylishly and combine the best fashionable armors or even perform speedruns and attempt to defeat monsters in record time.
The highlight of the game: The monsters and the hunt
As for the highlight, it is clearly the monsters and their hunts, and for good reason. No hunt is like another, and every monster comes with new dangers that you must consider as a hunter.
Not every tactic works on every monster. Often you have to improvise and catch the right moment to attack the beasts. This thrill combined with the exciting battles leads to glorious moments when you come out victorious. At one moment you’re fighting a lava monkey, the next a tar-spitting worm.
Additionally, the hunt is not a quick endeavor, as it can take 30 minutes or more and require everything from you, depending on which monster you challenge. If you play as a team with your friends and comrades, the hunt becomes even more fun. In a team, you can explore the wildest tactics.
Who should consider getting the game?
The game is particularly worthwhile for players who are looking for a challenge, enjoy grinding, or like to take their time while gaming. Monster Hunter Wilds provides almost every type of player with the chance to become immersed in the world of monsters.
The approach to the hunts can be individually adjusted at any time according to your wishes – thus, maximum gaming fun is almost guaranteed. Additionally, co-op is not mandatory. Through helper hunters (NPCs), you can also successfully carry out your hunts solo.
However, you should not get the game if you are looking for an alternative to Dark Souls or Elden Ring. Many battles can be prolonged depending on your approach and may take up to 50 minutes. Also, there are no life indicators for the monsters, so you have to beat on them wildly until they are eventually defeated – which can be particularly confusing for Souls players. You should therefore know the following conclusion:
Pros
Offers a huge world to explore
Each monster is unique and requires a specific tactic
Can be played excellently in co-op thanks to crossplay
Story is simple and not crucial for understanding
Features a satisfying reward system
Fashion is not neglected
Also well playable solo
Cons
Battles can be lengthy
Beginners may feel overwhelmed by the many possibilities and tactics
The Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla has been publicly in a relationship with the influencer Lia Mitrou since 2020. Five years later, he talks about his fear that his partner will leave him as soon as she can truly see him.
Which streamer is it about? Jens “Knossi” Knossalla is an entertainer through and through. With his entertaining and lively manner, he is extremely successful on Twitch. In June 2024, the streamer announced the engagement with his partner Lia Mitrou, whose appearances are often a highlight of his streams.
In a recent stream, Knossi once again shared insights into his relationship.
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Knossi announces engagement in front of 11,000 spectators on Twitch
Knossi thought: Once she sees him, she won’t want him anymore
What was the deal with the surgery? Knossi explains that his partner Lia entered into a relationship with him when she had limited vision. According to him, she wore such thick glasses that her eyes looked very small, “like a mole”.
When she finally wanted to correct her eyes with surgery, their expectations were different. Lia had been particularly looking forward to being able to perceive colors better and seeing overall more sharply, according to Knossi.
He, on the other hand, was sure: He would lose his wife once she could see him properly.
This is how it went down: As Knossi further narrates, Lia’s eyes were initially covered after the surgery. The night before the eye protection was to be removed, he didn’t sleep at all and woke up drenched in sweat.
The next morning, he already had two messages on WhatsApp from his partner. For him, it was clear: “She must have gone through the pictures, she must have checked who she is actually with.”
The moment of truth then came in the form of a video call. To his relief, Lia was not too startled when she saw her partner. Her verdict: He looks different, but good. He was very relieved about that. At their first in-person meeting, she summarized again: He looks different, but he still smells the same.
The streamer emphasizes: This is not a “funny story”, he had indeed been very worried that his partner might not find him attractive anymore. Fortunately, he still has money, he jokes.
