In Final Fantasy XIV, raids represent the biggest challenge. A group of players has mastered the hardest raid with unusual team dynamics.
Which raid is the hardest in the game? We are talking about the Fatal Raid “A Second Future.” The fight tells a story across five phases, based on the normal raid series “Eden” from Shadowbringers. Each of these phases features a unique boss with different mechanics.
Why is the raid so difficult? In fatal raids, each player must excel at their job. There is little room for mistakes, and a single wrong step could condemn the group to failure. The DPS checks are typically quite tough and require a consistent execution of the correct job rotation.
Tanks and healers need to protect themselves and the entire team with the right damage reductions, shields, and healing.
Which is the most important role? The most important members of the team are the healers. Without their shields and healing, nearly every raid will be difficult to master. In addition to the normal healer tasks, there are special mechanics that require specific abilities from the healers. When a raid uses these mechanics, it is impossible to succeed without healers.
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How the raid was completed without healers
How did they do it? Their group consisted of four DPS and four Paladins. The Paladin in Final Fantasy XIV is the tank with the most defensive options. Additionally, he has an ability that takes all damage from a group member.
Paired with invincibility, all four Paladins could negate the total damage of all group members during key moments. Furthermore, the Paladin has a strong healing ability that, however, costs a lot of mana. A shield including healing for the entire group is very valuable in such fights.
In the raid itself, there is also no mechanic that requires a healer. In raids like Alexander Ultimate, for example, there is a cleanse that the healers must perform; otherwise, the entire group dies. Such a mechanic is absent in A Second Future. Therefore, the group was able to complete the raid without healers.
Additionally, the strategy of the four Paladins was criticized, as they essentially are healers with more defense. This is referred to in the community as a “blue healer,” since the tank symbol is blue and yet so much healing can be done. According to FFlog entries, the Paladin’s strong healing ability was used by almost every player over 40 times.
Despite the criticism of the Paladin strategy, some users are surprised that it was possible to master the raid with the high mana costs of the healing and damage abilities.
Dark-type decks are currently quite popular in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Want to expand yours? Then you should have an upcoming event on your radar.
What kind of event is this? According to data miners, a new “Massive Outbreak” is set to start on February 21 in Pokémon TCG Pocket, featuring Dark-type Pokémon (via ptcgpocket.gg). This event is expected to run until February 27.
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As part of the massive outbreak event, you have a good chance of securing at least Snibunna-ex and its pre-evolution Sniebel. Snibunna-ex is expected to appear as one of the options in special wonder draws that will pop up from time to time during the event. Other cards in this wonder draw are expected to include the following:
Either you get a mix of Snibunna-ex, Darkrai, Smogmog, Kramshef, and Magnayen
or Snibunna-ex, Darkrai, Smogmog, Skuntank, and Kryppuk.
In addition, there will be bonus picks where you can receive Kramshef, Magnayen, Skuntank, Kryppuk, or Sniebel, Fiffyen, Kramurx, Skunkapuh, Glibunkel, and Smogon alongside items. Which of the cards you ultimately draw is, of course, a matter of luck.
On top of that, the event will also offer a chance to obtain a special flair for Snibunna-ex and to complete various tasks that yield additional rewards.
But keep in mind: As of now, this is only based on datamining. Whether the event will actually start in this form remains to be seen. However, leaks from this source have proven reliable in the past.
What are the best cards in the event? Generally, Dark-type cards are currently interesting because Darkrai-ex can be combined well with them. Snibunna-ex is of course the most exciting card to hope for in this collection. The Pokémon features low energy costs and can deal a lot of damage quickly – especially if the opponent has already taken damage. Then it deals even more.
To get Snibunna, you need Sniebel. For those who do not have it yet, the event also offers the chance to obtain it through the bonus pick.
And: Kryppuk should not be underestimated either. It might not look like much with 10 damage per attack, but this 10 damage applies to all of the opponent’s Pokémon in play. Depending on the game flow, this can be a pretty nasty surprise if your opponents have just barely saved their Pokémon with low health to the bench.
Smogmog also has its place in some decks focused on poisoning. So it is interesting as well. What kind of deck do you play? Which of the cards would you find the most useful? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to play something different: Here is an unusual deck featuring Pachirisu.
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A professional eSports player was kicked out of his team, but did not understand why. Then the team captain suggested that an emotional reaction from the player was to blame.
What is this situation? Currently, the Six Invitational 2025 is taking place, which is the annual world championship in Ubisoft’s tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. It is the most significant and important tournament of the game, offering the largest prize pool.
The best players and teams are all pursuing a common goal: to win the Six Invitational. One of these players is the Australian Jake “Virtue” Grannan (30), who participated in the world championship with Team Secret. Virtue already won the Six Invitational in 2023 with G2 Esports, but with Team Secret, the 30-year-old faltered this year in the group stage.
Shortly after the disappointing exit, Virtue announced on X.com (formerly Twitter) that he and his teammate Dawid “Gruby” Marciniak were leaving the team. He himself was surprised and did not see this decision coming.
In the comments of the post, John “Zypher84” Yao, the CEO of Team Secret, chimed in and hinted at what was behind the eSports player’s dismissal – and received heavy criticism for it.
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Team captain hints that an emotional reaction led to the dismissal
What did the team captain comment? Yao posted on X.com a group photo of the team taken after a loss during the tournament. In the picture, Virtue is sitting with his back to the camera, turned away from his teammates. The CEO wrote: “I am very surprised as well.”
Many X users, including Virtue himself, interpret the comment to imply that the situation captured in the photo led to the eSports player’s dismissal.
However, Virtue stated that he did not turn away from his teammates because he was a bad teammate, but because he was fighting back tears. “I was almost crying, could not look at anyone. What the hell…?”, replied the Australian.
At that moment, the players from Team Secret thought that the recent loss sealed their exit from the important tournament. An emotional moment, as no ambitious athlete would be happy with such a situation. Virtue wrote: “God forbid you cry when you think you’re out of the competition, and you don’t want people to see you cry, so you lay your head on the desk.”
The community now has the impression that Virtue was kicked out of the team because he cried and showed emotions when the tournament exit loomed – which brought severe criticism to the team captain.
Team captain under criticism after Twitter comment
What does the community say about it: The CEO of Team Secret is receiving a lot of criticism for the comment. On one hand, it is criticized that apparently Virtue’s emotional reaction led to the dismissal. Moreover, it does not sit well that the CEO even allowed himself to make a comment. To some, it appears as if he is mocking a player who his company just fired, leaving him without income. Many find that extremely unprofessional.
Interro (eSports caster): “This is the CEO of Team Secret suggesting publicly that Virtue was thrown out of the team because he cried after a tough loss at the biggest event of the year. Your players should be supported and not ridiculed when times get tough. A CEO should know better.” – via X
Dezachu (eSports caster): “The decision itself is bad enough, but to mock someone on social media whom you just fired and leave him without income…? An absolutely reprehensible behavior from the ‘boss’ of a company.” – via X
FoxA (ex-professional): “Roster changes are roster changes, but it doesn’t look good to kick a player you just let go when he’s down. Taking a picture out of context and trying to portray yourself as a bad teammate is simply incredibly tasteless from the manager of an organization.” – via X
Milosh (eSports host): “Jake is one of the most talented, hardest working, and passionate people I’ve ever met. That the Secret CEO threw his (now former) player under the bus because he was sad and emotional after a loss represents the lowest point ever.” – via X
These were just a few of the comments from prominent personalities known in the eSports scene of Rainbow Six: Siege. There are many more comments that sharply criticize the CEO’s behavior.
Bobby Kotick is gone – but not entirely. He comments on the Warcraft movie and therefore makes new enemies.
Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard, was not particularly popular among players – and probably not among his employees either. Yet now he finds a way to attract the community’s ire once again by criticizing something that was quite popular among fans – the Warcraft movie. Kotick describes it as one of the “worst movies he has ever seen” and blames it for the departure of Chris Metzen.
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What happened? Bobby Kotick was interviewed on the “Grit Podcast” and spoke extensively about his time at Activision Blizzard.
According to Kotick, the Warcraft movie was a “terrible idea” and distracted Blizzard from more important things. Because the movie required resources and prevented them from continuing to make good games – this led to delays in patches and new expansions.
Moreover, he considered the movie to be one of the “worst movies he has ever seen”.
At the same time, the movie was partly responsible for Chris Metzen suffering from burnout and leaving Blizzard shortly thereafter. According to Kotick, he had gotten too invested in the film and wanted to make sure it was perfect.
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How successful was the Warcraft movie? It is hard to say. Especially in the USA, the film was not well received and did not have good results. However, globally, especially regarding the Asian market, the film can indeed be considered a success.
Nevertheless, there was criticism from all sides. While the orcs in the movie received much praise for looking extremely convincing, the armor of the humans was particularly criticized. It did not fit well with the film’s more serious style and strongly reminded viewers of the comic look from World of Warcraft – this clashed with the appearance of the orcs.
It was just a solid fantasy film – unfortunately nothing more, and thankfully nothing less.
This is how the community reacts: Bobby Kotick has never had a good standing in the community due to many statements and incidents in the past. When his comments about the Warcraft movie were revealed, this rejection intensified even more. On the subreddit for WoW, there are some comments:
“I hope Bobby ends up in the maw.” – Background_Ad_582
“And I think Bobby Kotick is a terrible idea.” – Dadpurple
“Between that and all the statements in Jason Schreier’s book, it really seems like Bobby had a mission: to torpedo everything related to Warcraft.” – AedionMorris
However, there are also a few voices that point out that Kotick might have a point with his assessment. Because the movie was released during the time of Warlords of Draenor – and World of Warcraft suffered from severe content drought at that time. We analyzed the chances for a second Warcraft movie here.
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Great battles are ahead for the end of One Piece. The Straw Hat crew will likely have to deal with the leaders of the World Government. However, another popular character will probably be involved in these fights.
Which character is it? Trafalgar Law temporarily formed an alliance with the Straw Hats and almost always ranks in the top 10 in popularity polls among fans. He has eaten the OP-OP Fruit and can thereby create a room in which he can manipulate everything.
Why will he be involved? Perhaps Luffy and the Straw Hat crew will ultimately have to confront Imu, the leader of the World Government. This also includes the Five Elders, who report directly to him. Trafalgar Law will likely be compelled to get involved, as he is the declared target of one of the members.
Law is also important for the story in One Piece Stampede:
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Trafalgar Law will likely be fighting for his life in the finale of One Piece
Why could Law die? The Five Elders are immortal. To grant them this status, the person who has eaten the OP-OP Fruit must sacrifice themselves. An operation is performed in which the user of the Devil Fruit dies and the person treated gains eternal life.
13 years ago, the World Government bought this fruit to make the next member of the Five Elders immortal. Before the Devil Fruit could reach the Five Elders, it was stolen by the Donquixote family.
Doflamingo wanted to ask his brother Rocinante to eat the fruit and perform the immortality operation on him. However, Rocinante decided to give the Devil Fruit to Law. The result: the fruit never reached the World Government, and Figarland Garling, who was recently appointed as one of the Five Elders, does not yet possess typical immortality.
Therefore, the World Government will seek to reclaim the Devil Fruit and make Garling immortal. If they capture Law, it could be that he dies during the subsequent operation.
Why is this already the second time? We last saw Trafalgar Law when he was defeated by Blackbeard. The two had an action-packed fight in which Law’s pirate crew was almost destroyed.
Law could only be saved when his crew member Beppo carried him out of the danger zone. Law himself was no longer able to move. Therefore, he was already close to death in this battle.
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, protagonist Heinrich must wash himself and his clothes regularly to make an appearance among the NPCs. MeinMMO explains how you can get clean again.
Both Heinrich himself and his clothing must be washed once they are dirty. If you go for a long time without washing and run around dirty or even bloody, the NPCs will let you know. They will tell you that you smell, and Heinrich’s charisma will decrease.
Smelling bad is generally not a good idea, as you will receive the debuff “Stinker” that makes you more easily detected while sneaking. You may not be heard, but you can be smelled.
You don’t have a general hygiene bar, but if the debuff “Stinker” is active, it will be displayed alongside your health bar. You can check the cleanliness of the clothing in the item description of the clothing.
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Washing clothes at the laundry
How do I wash clothes? To clean your clothes from dirt, you first need a piece of soap. You can buy soap in bathhouses or inns, or make it yourself through alchemy:
2x thistles
1x dandelion
1x charcoal
With one piece, you can clean all clothing at once, not just the one you are currently wearing.
Then head to the laundry. You can recognize it by a platform next to which there is a stone. Stand at the platform, look down, and choose the option. Then the washing process begins.
How Heinrich gets clean again
Trough
Washing at the trough has one major advantage: it’s free. However, you won’t get deeply clean; only the coarse dirt and blood will be removed. You will find a trough in every settlement, usually standing next to a house.
Laundry
A quick wash is also possible in a laundry. It is actually meant for your clothes, but Heinrich can also use the water for himself. Simply stand at the platform and look into the water for the option.
Bathhouse
In the bathhouse, you have three options to clean yourself:
Heinrich bathes and his currently worn clothing is cleaned
Heinrich bathes, his currently worn clothing is cleaned, and his injuries are healed
All three of the above and Heinrich receives company from a woman
In the latter case, you will receive the buff “Beautiful Memories,” which temporarily increases Heinrich’s strength, agility, and vitality by one point.
Overwatch is now almost 9 years old and has gone through numerous developments. The latest idea turns everything upside down: You will learn new skills during a match. The change is coming next week.
This is the state of Overwatch:
There is currently strong competition for Blizzard’s hero shooter: The new Marvel Rivals dominates Steam with hundreds of thousands of players and constantly new content.
Although Overwatch is still running, it has clearly learned its lessons and is now working on completely new content that will be released soon.
This is new now: Blizzard is introducing a perk system in the upcoming Season 15. The system allows you to level up twice per match and choose one of two perks that can fundamentally change your playstyle.
The first perk is always a “small” one, and the second is a “large” perk. The small perks are just passive effects like reduced cooldowns and serve to enable more offensive or defensive play. The large ones can completely change a hero’s playstyle. Blizzard has provided some examples:
Orisa can choose whether her spear can be charged to pierce through targets or whether her spear spin becomes a barrier.
Ana can either hit critically with her rifle, or grant herself a nanoboost as an additional target when using the ultimate.
Torbjörn can choose whether to upgrade his turret to level 3 or to attach it to walls and ceilings.
How exactly the levels work has not been explained by Blizzard yet. But you can check out the system for yourself soon, as Season 15 starts on February 18 on the live servers.
In the showcase, Blizzard also presents some new skins in the Chinese style and cosmetics that you will receive for ranked games:
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The most controversial meta in Overwatch history returns
With Season 15, you can earn regular loot boxes through weekly challenges and legendary loot boxes in the game pass – one in the free path and two more in the paid one. On the official website, you can view the drop rates of the loot boxes.
For some time now, Blizzard has been experimenting with a classic mode. The first iteration showed players: Overwatch was actually not that great back then and many changes today are really good.
The second, current version has brought the “moth meta” with Ana, Doomfist, and Sombra. Now Blizzard is planning to bring back the feared and hated GOATS meta revolving around Brigitte. This meta split the community back then, as it is based on three healers and three tanks, as well as many ultimates and “wombo combos”.
Also coming in Season 15 and beyond are changes to the competitive mode, such as map votes, hero bans, and a competitive 6v6 mode. The new hero, Freja, will appear with Season 16 along with a new game mode. More information on upcoming content will follow in the coming weeks. With Season 15, it is definitely worth taking another or a first look at the game, as Overwatch is still one of the best shooters for newcomers and veterans.
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A new wave of layoffs has occurred at Unity. Particularly the way they communicated this to the affected employees has drawn criticism.
What’s behind the layoffs? The company behind the gaming engine Unity has previously made headlines with layoffs. In January 2024 alone, around 1,800 employees had to leave – 25% of all staff (via reuters.com)
Now there has been a new wave of terminations. Clear indications come from employees of the company who have publicly spoken out. They mainly criticize the method by which they were informed about their termination.
Pokémon GO is one of many games developed with the Unity engine:
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A nasty awakening
Who was laid off? Notable Unity employees are among those affected. Shanee Nishry, the technical lead of the “Behavior Package” (a visual tool for creating NPCs and their behavior) stated in the Unity forum that she and her team were laid off.
André de Miranda Cardoso, who was a lead game designer at Unity, is also affected (via LinkedIn). Just like Peter Roe, who worked as a lead technical artist.
I was affected by the layoffs at Unity today, along with many talented and hardworking colleagues. Although this news is tough, I am incredibly grateful for the almost three years I spent in this company.
How were the dismissals conducted? Unity apparently did not seek personal conversations in some cases, but sent the termination via email to the affected employees.
This has led to criticism. Peter Roe writes on LinkedIn:
I want to criticize the way Unity communicated these layoffs. Receiving an email from ‘noreply@unity’ at 5 AM informing me that my position would be ‘eliminated’ and that I would have no system access by the end of the day was completely abrupt and impersonal. Unity needs to be better at treating its employees during difficult times.
He concludes his statement by saying that he wants to help his affected colleagues wherever he can. They should reach out to him. To other companies that are currently looking for employees, he says that “incredible people” are currently seeking their next career opportunity.
When Steve Jobs died in 2011, he left behind not only a legacy but also a great fortune. However, his three children inherited none of it. He believed that wealth would corrupt his children and obstruct good ideas.
When Steve Jobs died in 2011, he left behind not only a legacy in technology and design but also a great fortune:
According to the website uamr.de, his fortune was estimated at around 8.3 billion US dollars at the time of his death. However, he made a consequential decision in his will: his children Reed, Erin, and Eve were not listed as primary heirs to his fortune.
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His wife and daughter from another relationship inherit
What happened to the fortune? In his will, he stated that his three children Reed, Erin, and Eve should not inherit his fortune. Instead, all his wealth went to his wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, and to Lisa Brennan-Jobs, his oldest daughter from a previous relationship.
Why did Jobs choose such plans? The idea of not passing on a great fortune to one’s own children aligned with a belief he shared with his wife Laurene: wealth should not become a generational problem or an obstacle to personal development. By the way, Laurene Powell Jobs decided to use a large part of the inheritance for social projects.
One daughter inherits nonetheless: An exception is his oldest daughter Lisa, who inherited only around 20 million, just a fraction of the fortune. Jobs had a somewhat difficult relationship with Lisa: for years, Steve Jobs denied being her father, and although he eventually acknowledged her, their relationship remained complicated. Interestingly, Steve Jobs named the first Apple computer “Lisa”. The inheritance that Lisa received could have been an attempt to compensate for the emotional and financial absence of her father over the years.
Just before the release, there is more new input about Monster Hunter Wilds. In an extensive launch trailer, hunters are primed for the upcoming hunts. The last Apex monster is revealed, along with some details you should definitely know.
What does the trailer show? The launch trailer introduces you to the story and areas of the game. It shows the hunter facing various monsters in battle, many of which are shown in action for the first time.
In addition to sequences from the story, gameplay scenes from the battles are shown, along with special abilities of the individual monsters. Multiplayer elements and some weapon mechanics are also presented.
With all that content, important parts can quickly get lost. Therefore, we have put together a brief overview of the things you absolutely need to know about the trailer.
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You can watch the launch trailer here:
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Monster Hunter Wilds Shows What It Has to Offer in Launch Trailer
The new Apex monster Jin Dahaad
The most important revelation is the new Apex monster Jon Dahaad. Apex monsters are particularly powerful monsters that live as a kind of “ruler” in an area and provide particularly high-quality materials.
He is the fourth and last Apex monster in the series and resides in the Ice Shard Cliffs. The first noticeable thing is his eerie and gigantic size. His body blends perfectly into the surroundings due to its shape and color. He controls ice and uses it against his hunters.
Among the many battles against various monsters seen in the trailer, there is also a brief scene that hints at a new variant of the Rathalos monster. The sequence starts in the trailer at 1:19 (via YouTube).
There you see a Rathalos that appears gray and is marked with purple glowing patterns. You can see similar markings if you jump to the point at 2:42 (via YouTube). There, the flagship monster Arkveld also has such markings. What they mean and what effects they have on the monsters can only be speculated about at this point.
Monsters in action for the first time
Many of the announced monsters have already been seen in action. Some of them have been rare so far. Those who watch closely in the trailer can spot monsters that we haven’t seen in this form before.
For example, the trailer shows Gore Magala in action for the first time in Monster Hunter Wilds. So it’s worth keeping your eyes open between the scenes. This way, you can get a closer look at some attacks and features of the monsters that await you in the trailer.
At the end of the trailer, the return of an absolute community favorite is announced: Mizutsune. Starting at minute 3:07 (via YouTube), you can see the clip with him. In it, you see him sneaking through the forest and ambushing a Doshaguma.
Mizutsune will be added to the game in a free content update in Spring 2025. Along with him, further updates and event quests will be introduced.
A second free content update is planned for Summer 2025. This will also add a new monster and several event quests.
Roadmap 2025
Along with a lot of action-packed scenes and important details, the various characters and peoples are also shown in the trailer. If you want to know who they are, we have an overview for you here: Monster Hunter Wilds: All important characters in the list
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Bloodborne is primarily known for its agile combat in an obscure world filled with disgusting bosses. But which of them is actually the strongest? MeinMMO’s Souls expert Christos Tsogos takes a look at the world of hunters and gods and ranks them.
How is this ranking determined? This is not about the pure gameplay of the bosses, meaning how difficult a boss is to defeat. Instead, it is about assessing how strong the bosses are according to their lore and history.
Even though Bloodborne is mainly known for its fast-paced gameplay, behind the creepy setting lies a massive world with a lot of story that can keep fans engaged for hours. The ranking is derived from descriptions of items, dialogues with NPCs, and quests.
Who writes here?
MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos deals with the lore of various Souls games from FromSoftware – from Bloodborne to Dark Souls. Through fan theories to lore videos and summaries of all information, Christos has acquired a large background knowledge. Large enough to assess which bosses from Bloodborne are truly powerful.
In doing so, only their theoretical strengths are weighted alongside their power and influence in the world. However, our ranking invites you to discussions. If you have a different opinion, feel free to let us know in the comments.
Important about the ranking: In the list, you will also find the bosses from the DLCs. To avoid overwhelming the list, I limited myself to the 8 strongest with an in-depth Top 5.
Laurence was a key figure in the founding of the Healing Church. When the holy blood was found in the catacombs beneath Yharnam, Laurence saw the opportunity to elevate humanity to a new stage of evolution – up to the Great Ones.
Despite Provost Willem’s warnings to fear the old blood, Laurence left the Byrgenwerth Academy to experiment with the old blood. What happened between his departure and ultimately his death is not clearly defined.
He eventually transformed into the first Cleric Beast, which can even be challenged in the Hunter’s Nightmare. According to clues found in Yharnam, Laurence was eventually defeated by hunters, and his skull was displayed as a relic of the Healing Church – for it was through his legacy that it was founded and thus laid the foundation for the catastrophic events that took place in both New and Old Yharnam – the plague of beasts.
Next up is Rank 4 on page 2.
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After the hacker attack on Path of Exile 2, users initially experienced unauthorized withdrawals and then their accounts were locked as well, but support seemed inactive.
What kind of hacker attack was this? An admin account of Path of Exile 2 was hacked in December 2024. The attacker managed to convince Steam support that the account belonged to the hacker and gained access to many players’ data. This included:
Email address: If an email address is associated with the account.
Steam ID: If a Steam ID is associated with the account.
IP addresses: A list of IP addresses that were previously used with the account.
Shipping address: If physical goods were delivered to the account, the corresponding shipping address.
Current unlock code: The code needed to unlock an account that was locked due to logins from another region.
Although the hacker could not view passwords, using the gathered data allowed the attackers to compromise some accounts before the developers could warn their player base.
Here you can see the cinematic intro of Path of Exile 2:
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Players feel abandoned
How are the players doing? For many players, like DenseCrumpM on Reddit, the hack unfolded like this:
One morning, players find an unauthorized withdrawal of about €115 on their PayPal account
They notice the withdrawal and suspect a hack
Many contact PayPal directly and report the payment as unauthorized
Others notice that it wasn’t their PayPal account but their Path of Exile 2 account that was hacked and contact support
Support requests some information via email – but then nothing happens for a long time
After waiting for a long time, even the last players decide to report the payments to PayPal as unauthorized
PayPal seems to be handling users’ concerns well and refunds the money to the accounts. However, in Path of Exile, failed payments can lead to an account ban.
Even though the hackers took over the players’ accounts and often spent €115 for 4 product keys of Path of Exile 2 without their knowledge, in the end, it was the players’ accounts that were banned because they didn’t want to pay for the hackers’ keys.
The affected individuals reached out to support again, after all, they were not responsible for the misuse of their accounts. But they must wait a long time for a response from support.
How does support respond? In several posts in the official Path of Exile forum (via PathofExile.com), users who were victims of the hacker attack complain that they still haven’t heard anything from support about 7 weeks later. Their accounts are still banned.
But for DenseCrumpM, enough is enough. He and some others feel abandoned by support. DenseCrumpM wants to get back his account, which he created in 2018 and equipped with various in-game purchases. He posted on Reddit in hopes of drawing attention to his issue.
What happened next? DenseCrumpM finds like-minded individuals on Reddit and gains attention for his problem, even from the developers. They have apparently worked through all the requests and have restored the first accounts of affected individuals.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, the characters around your hunter play a greater role in the story than ever before. MeinMMO introduces you to the most important ones.
Why are the characters important? Unlike previous adventures in Monster Hunter, your story as a hunter is closely intertwined with the characters of Monster Hunter Wilds. They accompany you on your journey through the Forbidden Land and do not stay at a specific location that you always return to. Each brings their own special quirks.
The story in Monster Hunter Wilds is fully voiced, and for the first time, your hunter also gets their own voice, speaking complete sentences. The narrative is told in a much more cinematic way than in other installments, giving the characters accompanying you increased importance.
To let you know who you are dealing with, we will introduce you to the key figures in the story.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, you are sent on an expedition by the Hunter Guild after a mysterious boy appears at the guild and reports a monster that has destroyed his village. This expedition is divided into smaller units, each assigned different tasks.
You are part of the main character’s story in the Avis Unit and are tasked with protecting the mysterious boy and searching for the monster referred to as the “White Spirit.” Along with you, the following characters are part of this unit:
Palico
Palico
This cute, cat-like creature stands by your side as a loyal partner. Not only is it entertaining, but it also helps you out of tough situations by healing you or drawing a monster’s attention.
You can customize it just like your own hunter in the editor and equip it with gear. In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Palicos can also speak human language for the first time, so they can participate fully voiced in conversations. However, only if you want them to. You can also let them continue speaking “cat-like.”
Alma
Alma
Alma acts as your hunter’s field expert and accompanies you on your explorations and hunts. She has some tips for you – it’s worth listening to her even during battles.
She manages your quests, hunting contracts, and permits, making her your first point of contact when you’re looking for tasks. She enjoys researching and has a particular interest in ancient artifacts and archaeology.
Gemma
Gemma
Gemma is the blacksmith of your unit. With her eager and lively disposition, she keeps everyone on their toes. She is interested in everything related to fire and never hesitates to ask other experts for their advice.
If you collect monster parts or other materials, feel free to approach her. She will craft weapons and equipment from them or upgrade your existing parts.
Nata
The mysterious boy whose village was attacked by the White Spirit. He accompanies you on your journey, trying to find his people, who call themselves the “Guardians.”
He wears a pendant around his neck, made of material that raises several questions to answer. Your unit is tasked with helping him in his search and protecting him.
Characters of the Astrum Unit
Another unit belonging to the expedition is the Astrum Unit. They mainly handle logistics and the exploration of the Forbidden Land. They frequently accompany your hunter during explorations and the search for new campsites.
Olivia
Olivia
Olivia is the hunter of the Astrum Unit and primarily uses her hammer to take on monsters. With her strong protective instincts and resolute nature, she previously handled special missions for the Hunter Guild and is now the leader of the Astrum Unit.
She is often seen in a pair with Erik, whom she always watches over closely while he excitedly explores the environment. She also assists you as a helper hunter if you cannot find fellow players or prefer to play with AI.
Erik
Erik
Erik is Olivia’s field expert and the biologist of the Astrum Unit. He is responsible for researching ecosystems and monsters and is not afraid to test poisons or unknown liquids on himself.
His knowledge is highly regarded, but his thirst for knowledge often leads him into tricky situations that he then needs to be rescued from by you or Olivia.
Werner
Werner
Werner is the blacksmith of the Astrum Unit and is sometimes a bit grumpy. He is an excellent physicist and researcher in weapon technology and engineering, making him a kind of role model for Gemma.
Athos
Athos
Athos is Olivia’s Palico and always by her side. He belongs to the elite Palicos and has significant battle experience. Nevertheless, he remains friendly and motivated, standing by Olivia as she supports you in battle.
Other Important Characters
Fabius
Fabius
Fabius is one of the leaders of the Hunter Guild and was once a hunter himself. He coordinates the expedition and its units, making him your boss.
He is also the person who assigns you the task of leading the Avis Unit and protecting Nata.
The Village of Kunafa
The village of the whistling wind, Kunafa
At the start of the story, you rescue the siblings Y’sai and Nona (the two characters on the right in the image). Y’sai is one of the Saikrii riders and gifts you your own mount as a thank you for your help. The village is known for the Saikriis and livestock, making incredibly delicious cheese.
Zotah (in the middle of the image) leads the Saikrii riders and watches the village warily towards outsiders while the Elder manages the settlement.
The Wudwuds
The Wudwuds
The Wudwuds are a people native to the Crimson Forest. They live in harmony with the forest, which is sacred to them. They dominate the human language but have a very funny and lovable manner of speaking. They also engage in one-sided trade with the surrounding peoples.
Rokko
Wudwud Rokko
Rokko is a Wudwud, but he is different from the other Wudwuds. He roams the wilderness in search of adventure and meets you along the way.
The Village of Azuz
The village of Azuz, home of the blacksmiths
At the center of the village of Azuz is a huge forge, around which the settlement has gradually formed over the years. It is inhabited by peoples of skilled craftsmen who have access to rare materials and ancient knowledge.
Besides the characters, it is primarily the monsters that play the most crucial role in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you want to get an overview, you can check out our extensive monster list: Monster Hunter Wilds: All currently known monsters in the list
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The original plan for Diablo 4 was to bring out a new expansion every year. However, this plan must be postponed already with the second expansion. Diablo chief Rod Fergusson explains the reason at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas.
This statement was already retracted by Rod Fergusson in 2024 with the release of the first expansion Vessel of Hatred. He said: “I don’t think I ever officially said that.” (via Dexerto).
Now Fergusson explains: The next expansion will not come until 2026. This information was shared by journalist Jason Schreier on bluesky. In return, players can look forward to a roadmap showcasing upcoming content for 2025.
Why is the expansion coming later? Rod Fergusson spoke at the DICE Summit in Las Vegas about the future of Diablo 4. It was mentioned that the next expansion is not coming until 2026 because the team has devoted more resources to improving quality (via IGN).
The team is working one to two seasons ahead, but because they respond to player feedback, they have to divert resources from developing new content.
Vessel of Hatred already came too late, with 18 months instead of 12 months after release. This delay has now also postponed the entire subsequent development. Nevertheless, the approach seems to have paid off.
After initial criticism of Diablo 4, especially regarding missing features and lack of endgame, the tone in the community has changed significantly for the better. One of the biggest points of praise, as well as the one that certainly consumed the most development time: The completely overhauled and improved loot.
The current Season 7 has introduced the new feature of the armory where you can save builds – a highly requested feature. Here’s the trailer for the season:
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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power
Fergusson promises roadmap likely within the next 2 months
The Diablo chief further explains that they want to orient themselves towards the teams of Diablo Immortal and World of Warcraft regarding communication. This includes that a roadmap will be released.
They aim to release this before Season 8. If there are no delays, Season 8 should start around mid-April.
What exactly Season 8 or the next expansion will hold, we do not yet know. However, we firmly expect a new class for the next DLC. The Crusader would make sense both in terms of gameplay style and story – or a completely different class. However, there are a few hints: I have completed Vessel of Hatred and I am sure I now know one of Blizzard’s big secrets
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With the new season in League of Legends, several changes have been made. Among them, a popular free method to obtain skins has been removed. However, the community found a creative solution.
What is this feature? The Hextech chests were available both through the shop for Riot points and by simply playing until the start of the new season. However, the free method has been removed, and players reacted critically to the changes.
A Reddit user took the matter into their own hands and presented their own version to the community.
What has the Reddit user built? The user AcceptableMountain11 posted on Reddit their “Hextech Opening Website”. On this website, you can open Hextech chests for free and obtain skins. Unfortunately, you can’t get these skins in the official game, but the chance to open a chest has pleased many players.
The comments provided great feedback, including many suggestions to improve the mini-game.
Shortly thereafter, there was an update to the website, and a new mechanic was introduced. With mouse clicks, you get gemstones and occasionally you can obtain a key for the chests. The developer revealed that the gemstones will be useful later, but for what exact purpose is still unclear.
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Welcome to Noxus – Opening Video for the First LoL Season 2025
The community is excited about the idea
The Reddit user TacoMonday_ (via Reddit) refers to the website as one of the best ideas and has suggested the gemstone mechanic. Some other Reddit users describe the mini-game as very realistic.
This is what the comments say:
“I love it, I traded 3 skins for an ugly Shyvana skin, just like in the client!”, writes Prickled-fruit (via Reddit)
“I stopped playing League due to the new changes after playing since Season 1. Thank you for creating a new main game for me”, writes ZediaReddit (via Reddit)
“I only get garbage skins, very realistic”, writes -stud (via Reddit)
Of course, these comments are exaggerated. In the Hextech chests, you can get almost every rarity of skins, from common to ultimate skins, anything is possible.
What is the current status regarding the Hextech chests? On February 7, 2025, Riot released an update video on several topics. They also addressed the issue of the Hextech chests and believe this step was necessary, as players spend too little money.
Few works are as loved as The Lord of the Rings. This is also due to the movies, which have presented the fantasy world immersively and vividly. A major focus is on the heroes’ battles against evil. But how realistic are the weapons and armor of various characters?
In a new video, several experts on the topic of the Middle Ages evaluate the films of The Lord of the Rings. There is a special focus on the weapons and armor.
Image rights for the films of The Lord of the Rings are owned by Warner Bros.
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German trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Sauron is highly praised
What does the expert say about the weapons in The Lord of the Rings? In the video, Toby Capwell analyzes the weapons in The Lord of the Rings. He is a curator for weapons and armor at the Wallace Collection art museum in London.
First, he evaluates the opening sequence from the films, in which we see the battle against Sauron. He rates Sauron’s armor highly because it looks like real metal. He also talks about the decorations, which must have been etched with acid. Capwell mentions that it is difficult to represent a metal armor in film with other materials, because metal behaves differently.
In the case of the Elves’ armors, one would see that they are not entirely made of metal.
He explains that the filmmakers took the most inspiration for Sauron from the style of German armors from the 15th century. Sauron’s mace is also a modified version of a real weapon. However, his weapon is larger compared to his size than it would have been in history. Real maces from the 15th century would be significantly smaller.
However, he explains that the representation in the film fits the character and highlights his threat. He gives Sauron’s armor and weapon a 10 out of 10.
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Next, Capwell looks at the Witch King of Angmar, who fights with a large flail. He likes the aesthetic of the Witch King. He explains that the flail was originally a tool for farmers to thresh wheat. It is a weapon that was more commonly used by farmers and low-ranking soldiers. Knights typically wouldn’t have used it.
According to Capwell, this weapon is quite popular in works about the Middle Ages, because they are somehow creepy and have an inherent mechanical fascination.
The flail of the Witch King is larger and the chain longer than it would ever have been in the Middle Ages, but for him, the representation works in the context of the film. He believes there is no better weapon that could have the visual and story impact as this flail. He again gives a 10 out of 10.
The helmets of the Good are not entirely convincing
Throughout the video, he also analyzes the armors of other factions. For one, he looks at the helmet of the Rohirrim from Rohan. According to him, the Rohirrim are inspired by the Anglo-Saxons. However, they probably never fought on horseback in history as the Rohirrim do in the films.
Éomer’s helmet, played by Karl Urban, is according to the expert too high on his head. The upper edge should be directly above the eyebrows to protect the front of the skull.
Regarding the decorations on Gimli’s helmet, he generally states that armors were more embellished in real history than one might think. The dwarf helmets are supposed to have an architectural look that highlights their profession as blacksmiths.
However, he believes that Gimli’s helmet looks too much like polyurethanes (plastics or resins). It lacks the sturdiness and weight that metal armors have. Despite the criticism, he still gives both armors an 8 out of 10.
In the further course of the video, experts on war tactics and smithing techniques are also presented. This likely represents well how much attention to detail and how many ideas are invested in The Lord of the Rings. Other fantasy works have also been analyzed by experts: An expert on sword fighting explains how well Henry Cavill fights as the Witcher
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A couple from Star Wars almost experienced a tragic end. It would have made one of the two characters in the movies much more exciting. However, George Lucas ultimately decided against it.
Attention Spoiler: We reveal the ending of Star Wars Episode III.
Which couple are we talking about? Anakin and Padmé are the main couple in the Star Wars prequels. They meet as children and fall in love as young adults.
During the big finale on the lava planet Mustafar, Padmé tries to talk to Anakin and appeal to the good in him. However, he does not believe her and even tries to punish her for her supposed betrayal. Even a Jedi could have stopped Anakin.
In the end, the story has a sad outcome. Anakin becomes Darth Vader and Padmé dies during the birth of their children Luke and Leia.
Originally, the confrontation on Mustafar was supposed to proceed differently. The alternative ending would have given the character even more significance.
The image rights of Star Wars: Episode 3 are held by the Walt Disney Company.
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Star Wars: Episode 3 – The Revenge of the Sith Trailer (English)
A knife could have made the difference
What did the alternative ending look like? Iain McCaig was a concept artist for Episode 3 and told at a lecture in 2016 how George Lucas wanted to change the character Padmé (via digitalspy.com).
According to him, she would not have been so blinded by her love. Padmé would have realized that she needed to take matters into her own hands and stop Anakin. Simple words would not have been enough, and instead, she would have set out to Mustafar with a knife in her pocket.
Her plan was to kill Anakin on the spot and thereby thwart his and Palpatine’s plans. Specifically, Padmé wanted to hug her beloved and then stab him. This way, Darth Vader would never have existed, and the events of the later episodes would have unfolded quite differently.
All good in the Galactic Republic then? No, because George Lucas knew, of course, that he could not have Anakin killed. That would have rendered the already existing episodes 4 to 6 meaningless in retrospect.
Therefore, he comes up with a twist: before Padmé strikes, all the happy moments of the two would appear before her mind’s eye at the very last moment. She would not have been able to bring herself to kill Anakin.
Thus, the actual outcome of the story would not have changed. However, the fact remains that Padmé would have had the power to change Star Wars sustainably. That is an interesting thought and adds even more substance to the character.
Compared to the final ending in the film, Padmé appears bolder and more combative in the alternative version – whether she would have struck or not. Why George Lucas decided against showing this facet of the character is written among the stars in a galaxy far, far away. Padmé’s actress had a hard time after the shoot: Natalie Portman talks about how it was to receive the anger of “Star Wars” fans as an 18-year-old
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MeinMMO author Caro has already played Nightreign for 8 hours, the spin-off of Elden Ring, which will be released on May 30, 2025. During this time, she realized what distinguishes the game from Elden Ring, where their similarities lie, and that she would have loved to play Nightreign all night long.
Since the announcement at the Game Awards 2024, the question for me, as well as for many other Elden Ring fans, has been how Nightreign will differ from the main game and who might be suited for the new game. Despite the different approach of the spin-off, Nightreign is a new form of Soulslike that now makes the environment and especially time a formidable opponent alongside dangerous creatures and bosses.
Players who celebrate the world of Elden Ring will also find enjoyment in Nightreign, but one must be able to embrace a new playstyle of a beloved game.
At a playtest event from Bandai Namco, I tested a pre-release version of the session-based RPG for 8 hours.
In groups of three, we could test 4 of the 8 so-called Nightfarers in two run scenarios with different night bosses and the three-headed hellhound Gladius as one of the 8 possible Nightlords. We explored the map, collected runes and loot, defeated all enemies in all sizes and shapes, and ran for our lives.
Here you see the trailer for Nightreign:
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Gameplay trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign shows a boss from Dark Souls 3
Nightreign still has the soul of a Soulslike
The probably most obvious difference between Nightreign and Elden Ring is the use of 3 Nightfarers that can be played together in co-op. The Nightfarers are the playable heroes in Nightreign, as unlike in the main game, you no longer create your own characters. This not only changes the number of players but also the approach within the game.
Large bosses seem less intimidating, collecting runes goes faster, and three pairs of eyes see more than one. But does this hinder the challenge of a typical Soulslike? Absolutely not.
The difficulty is simply redistributed. Unpleasant surprises and numerous deaths remain a central part. Since we played with 2 different scenarios during the event, we could develop strategies together, but when faced with any random boss at release, one must be adaptable.
Even though large bosses may initially seem less threatening due to the shared teamwork, the changing environment combined with constant time pressure offers little security.
It may happen that you find yourself in a fight with a dragon, the fire ring approaching at (notably swift) speed, a teammate has been taken down, and… suddenly Margit, The Fell Omen appears to ruin your day? Yes, that happened, and yes, we were indeed stressed. A crucial lesson for me and for you is therefore that a heroic retreat can sometimes be the best strategy.
An equally heroic new feature in Nightreign, which you will encounter early and often, is crawling after being downed instead of dying outright. I crawled a lot – very, very much. It’s humiliating, it’s pathetic, and it’s great. Especially since teammates can revive you with hits, which perfectly rounds off the experience in my view.
Therefore, despite the support from my teammates, I never felt too safe, overpowered, or underchallenged, which had previously been one of my concerns.
At night, you must face a random boss and survive
When you survive the night, the fire recedes and the next day begins
Roles like in an MMORPG
Besides the charming way of reviving, collaboration also offers many advantages in combat. You can develop strategies together, time attacks, build on each other’s abilities, and assign roles within the groups that take care of distracting, dealing damage or supporting.
Each of the 4 Nightfarers feels different but very enriching. They each have 2 specific abilities that charge over time and can be used for damage, healing, or crowd control. Different group combinations thus always provided new approaches, allowing us to shape each run differently. And this, even though we could only select 4 of the 8 possible heroes so far.
I quickly noticed that Nightreign rewards player cooperation.
Even if you can split up to explore more, we quickly found that it’s smarter to stay within reach of each other. This way, you can defeat larger foes, which is clearly more lucrative than farming small enemies – and revive if necessary.
If you die permanently before being revived by a teammate, you can respawn again. However, you lose a level, which is already a significant disadvantage due to the lower number of possible levels. And nobody wants to be the dead weight of the group.
Nightreign rushed me through day and night and provided plenty of adrenaline
Compared to Elden Ring, where I could choose my own pace, Nightreign not only offers faster gameplay but practically demands it. A run lasts around 30 to 40 minutes depending on how successful you are, which flew by during the playtest.
Leveling your character is now significantly faster and simpler, as you increase the entire character level rather than individual aspects. This can be accomplished even in the rush by repeatedly spamming the button at a Site of Grace within seconds.
Another innovation for a quick traversal of the map is the expanded freedom of movement in the form of parkour. You can overcome ledges, climb some rocks, and due to the lack of fall damage, leap from great heights.
At some places on the map, there are also so-called Spirit Stream Jumps, which catapult the player into the air similar to Torrents Spirit Spring in Elden Ring. Another option for quick travel is the Spectral Hawk, which you could already see in the trailer and which drops players onto the map at the start of the run.
However, it’s not just about running away from the death zone, but also about quick decision-making, which provides a significant dose of adrenaline. You have to decide quickly when delaying a potential plan makes success harder with each passing second.
With a little risk-taking, you can dart back into the danger zone to quickly seek a Site of Grace just before the night boss to become 2 levels stronger and regenerate your healing potions. But the longer you delay such maneuvers, the more dangerous their execution becomes.
In the distance, you can see the edge of the deadly zoneThe map serves for communication and overviewThe fire of the deadly zone is getting closerLeveling up is significantly faster and simplerThe portal to the Nightlord is beautifully atmosphericGuardian is preparing for the Spirit Stream JumpIn the churches of Marika, you can extend your healing potion capacity
Nightreign is a whole new experience, but dangerously good
Here I want to highlight that my group and I had a lot of fun with the game! Already after the second run, I noticed: “Oh oh… here I could spend many, many hours.”
In my experience, Nightreign not only feels like new, expanded content, but above all, other content for Elden Ring. Therefore, it is less to be considered as a DLC like Shadow of the Erdtree that expands the original, but rather as a new gaming experience, as challenges are approached completely differently than in the Elden Ring main game.
The runs felt quite brief due to the very fast-paced gameplay and the constant urge to prove oneself. You learn quickly and want to put your new skills into action and improve as often as possible. However, the contrast of the fast pacing compared to Elden Ring might feel overwhelming and stifling for many. The tempo is present and rarely lets up.
The question remains whether it will make sense to play solo. While it is certainly possible, you really are completely on your own, which takes away many advantages of cooperation.
However, this aspect could become an exciting challenge – and we know just how much Soulslike fans love a challenge.
I am looking forward to the release on May 30, 2025, as I definitely want to meet the other 4 Nightfarers and Nightlords and still have a score to settle with Margit. Still, I continue to have respect for the random bosses that might be thrown at my feet in the nightly challenges. As long as I don’t have to deal with a certain boss who literally drove me crazy in Elden Ring, I am satisfied: The hardest boss in Elden Ring according to the community has no health bar
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The year 2025 has begun, and we already know that several exciting shooters await us in the coming 12 months. We have summarized the most interesting titles of the genre here.
What kind of shooters are these? We have looked at which shooters will be released in 2025 and listed the most interesting games in an overview. The selection is a personal assessment by the author.
The listed titles were not limited to a specific subgenre but consist of the complete pool of shooters being released in 2025. Accordingly, you will find both PvE or co-op shooters as well as PvP and tactical shooters in this list. Single-player games are also included.
On the last page, you will also find some shooters that did not make it into the big presentation of our top 10, but we still wanted to share with you.
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FragPunk
Developer: Bad Guitar Studio |Release: March 6, 2025 |Model: Free-to-play | Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 |Players: 5v5 |Subgenre: Tactical Shooter |Mode: PvP |Perspective: First-Person
What is FragPunk? FragPunk is a hero shooter where you can choose up to 3 game cards at the beginning of a round. These game cards have different effects. For example, they can change the weather, give your opponents larger heads, or block opponents’ healing. The playable heroes also have different abilities, including a sonar scan, a smoke wall, or healing mushrooms.
You play in a classic 5v5 mode, as known from various tactical shooters: the attacking team must plant a kind of “bomb” at one of 2 spots (A or B). The defenders must prevent this. There is no respawn. In case of a tie, the teams face off in 1v1 duels.
Developer: Tripwire Interactive |Release: March 25, 2025 |Model: Buy-to-play |Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 |Players: 6-player co-op |Subgenre: Horde Shooter |Mode: PvE |Perspective: First-Person
What is Killing Floor 3? Killing Floor 3 is a horror shooter that you can play cooperatively with up to 5 friends. It is the successor to the 2016-released Killing Floor 2, which boasts over 88% positive reviews on Steam.
The third part of the “Killing Floor” series has you fighting against the so-called Zeds again. These are genetically modified monsters that swarm you in zombie-like hordes and seek to take your life. However, you are heavily armed and are slaughtering through the enemy waves with your friends.
Killing Floor 3 is especially interesting for fans of co-op shooters. If you enjoyed Helldivers 2 or Space Marine 2 in 2024, you might also like Killing Floor.
Warning: Killing Floor is very brutal and is rated 18+. There is a lot of blood and dismemberment may occur – so expect the same from Killing Floor 3. The game is not suitable for children!
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Killing Floor 3 Gamescom
ALARA Prime
Developer: Fall Damage | Release: 2025 |Model: Free-to-play |Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S |Players: 4v4v4 multiplayer | Subgenre: Tactical Shooter |Mode: PvP |Perspective: First-Person
What is ALARA Prime? ALARA Prime will be a competitive tactical shooter featuring 4v4v4 gameplay. This distinguishes the title from other tactical shooters like CS2 or Valorant, which mainly focus on 5v5 matches. Instead of two 5-player teams, three 4-player teams compete against each other.
Gameplay-wise, the title features a first-person perspective and allows you to choose a class as well as use various gadgets in combat against other teams. The teams must particularly defend or capture a specific area.
Moreover, the movement and gunplay of ALARA Prime in the first gameplay trailer seem more reminiscent of shooters like CoD or Battlefield. This means that gunplay mostly occurs within your sights, and you can move while shooting – so keep pressing “a” and “d”.
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ALARA Prime Pre-Alpha shows a short gameplay trailer
The shooters 4 to 7 can be found on page 2
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A post on Reddit is causing a stir as a user shows her boyfriend’s PC. The picture reveals a chaotic setup with suspiciously installed hardware. The Reddit community reacts with a mix of horror and humor.
In the subreddit pcmasterrace, the user skylovesutoo posts a picture that shows her boyfriend’s open PC. What may seem like a typical setup at first glance quickly reveals itself to be a collection of interesting choices in PC building. The condition of the PC suggests it must be struggling with some issues. However, the user does not comment on whether or how her boyfriend’s PC is running.
This is how the inside of the PC looks
The graphics card and its appendage: First, one probably notices the loose power supply in the case, whose “installation” can cause mechanical damage. It puts pressure on the graphics card, causing GPU sag. GPU sag refers to the bending or sagging of a graphics card, often caused by the weight of the card itself or other influences. This deformation can occur especially with larger and heavier graphics cards, which can damage the PCIe slot or the card itself in the long run.
Additionally, a red “card” is placed directly on the graphics card. This is presumably an ASUS Wi-Fi adapter.
The CPU is upside down: The CPU cooler is misaligned, which means it distributes warm air instead of directing it out of the case. This orientation leads to poor temperature regulation, causing the CPU to overheat unnecessarily, which can throttle performance and shorten its lifespan.
The cable management and ventilation: The cables are hanging messily in the case and are partially bent sharply, which can lead to problems. The PC case has only one fan, which worsens the cooling of the system. The incorrect CPU orientation and the loose power supply further add to the thermal burden on the system.
The opening in the side panel could also serve as a measure to counter overheating problems. Without sufficient airflow, heat is not effectively expelled from the case.
The RAM order: The RAM modules are seemingly installed in the wrong slots. Normally, DIMM slots should be filled in the order of 1-3-2-4, so that pairs 1-2 and 3-4 can optimally utilize dual-channel mode. If this order is not followed, dual-channel mode cannot be activated correctly, leading to reduced system speed and efficiency. However, this presumes that the memory supports dual-channel at all.
Upon closer inspection, dust can also be seen on the components and inside the case itself. Although the amount is still manageable, it is important to regularly clean the PC of dust. Excessive dust accumulation can block airflow pathways. Here we have some tips on how to keep your PC cool.
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Battlemage: Check out Intel’s new graphics cards in the video
These are the reactions from the community: The comments under the post wonder how someone can create such a PC. It resembles a “Where’s Waldo” search to see who can find the most mistakes. But some see a kind of workaround in the situation: “I could almost bet he did that because the CPU power cable is very short and he couldn’t route it around the graphics card or even around the back of the case; I’ve seen that a few times with cheap power supplies.” Said the user haztech99.
Alongside some assistance or ideas on how to rearrange the components, most enjoy the sight and joke about the craftsmanship. “Remarkable, what courage, what ingenuity. In the face of great adversity, this hero faced the challenge and overcame it. A true inspiration for us all,” commented a user sarcastically.
But not everyone is knowledgeable enough about hardware, so building one’s own PC can be a real challenge. There is an overwhelming variety of ideas and templates available online when it comes to designing a PC and its components. We have 7 tips for you that you should know before building a PC to make your next build easier.
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