In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 you can choose whether you prefer to act in light, agile, or heavy plate armor. There is a significant difference between the two types of armor – not only in the effectiveness of the protection.
How do armors work in KDC2?
A complete armor set consists of up to 16 individual parts, including a helmet, gloves, or a neck guard.
Each part of your armor affects your stats, with each armor piece having a different distribution. For example, armor can influence your charisma, speed, visibility, or conspicuousness.
Armor has its own weight. Therefore, your strength stat must be high enough if you want to carry a lot of heavy armor.
Armors wear out over time, especially through combat. However, you can patch up damaged armor with repair kits or have it repaired by a blacksmith.
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A clanking metal frame cannot be stealthy
What is the gigantic difference? Of course, heavy armor offers significantly more protection and should be your choice if you often get involved in fights and take a hit or two.
Light armor, on the other hand, is much quieter and therefore the better choice if you want to proceed stealthily – for example when acquiring quest items or during the daily activities of a thief. Since money and food are particularly scarce at the beginning of the game, thievery is an important approach you should master.
The extent of the difference between the types of armor is demonstrated by the user “NukovYT” in a short video on YouTube:
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If you want to stealthily pocket a stranger’s goods at night, you should preferably slip into light fabric clothing. Movements in heavy armor are much louder and thus attract the unwanted attention of potential witnesses.
If you don’t care about witnesses because you’re going to draw your sword and demonstrate your strength to any observer, you can of course still opt for the clanking metal frame.
Once you have found the right armor for your purposes, it is up to you to successfully carry out your planned approach. Thieves should take several things into account, as not only the armor determines whether you are successful at stealing or get caught. Everything you need to know for successful thieving tours, you can learn from MeinMMO’s expert Karsten: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Stealth, Lockpicking, Pickpocketing – Ultimate Guide for Thieves
There is a new update in Pokémon GO that changes one of the oldest features. Not everyone in the community is pleased with this.
Aside from battling, collecting monsters is one of the two main aspects in Pokémon that likely appeal to most trainers the most. To keep track of everything, there is the Pokédex, where you can see at a glance which monsters you have already collected.
Now there is a larger update for the Pokédex, which is already active for some of the first trainers. The update not only changes the appearance but also some functions. There are criticisms from the community, as some essential parts of the old Pokédex are missed.
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“They simply removed my goal from the game”
What is changing in the Pokédex? The entire look of the new Pokédex is different compared to the old version. The new Pokédex is now more strongly divided according to the regions from which the monsters originate.
However, currently, there seems to be some bugs. The number of Pokémon caught, displayed in the upper right corner, is not yet entirely accurate.
The new Pokédex in Pokémon GO
The categories by which you can filter your Pokédex are now the following. It stands out that, for example, there is no longer a Pokédex for 3*-monsters.
General
Shiny
Lucky
XXL
XXS
G-Max
Mega
Crypto
Redeemed
4*
When you click on a Pokémon in your Pokédex, you will now also see which costumed variants of the monster you have already caught. Which costumed versions you are still missing will not be displayed here.
Costumed variants of Pikachu in the new Pokédex
When will I receive the new Pokédex? As is often the case in major updates in Pokémon GO, the feature is not released to all trainers at the same time, but gradually. When exactly it will be activated for all trainers is not known. However, it can be assumed that it won’t be long before the update is activated for all trainers.
What does the community think about it? In the community, there are some positive voices about the new Pokédex. However, there are also some criticisms on Reddit.
“This looks so bad and time-consuming. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I want to be able to view all regions together,” writes Dependent_Chemist.
“I think I can get used to the honestly worse aesthetics, but the removed 3*-Dex is painful for someone who has worked on it, they simply removed my goal from the game,” notes SaltedNeos.
“I just started evolving my 3-star and 3-star shinies a few weeks ago… but that was a huge waste now,” adds the trainer trugabug.
“Why isn’t the shiny variant shown in the shiny-dex? Or the crypto variant in the crypto-dex?” asks trugabug additionally.
The Swede Martin “Rekkles” Larsson is one of the most popular players in League of Legends in Europe. The 28-year-old Swede seems to be facing a tough test. A combative and controversial e-sports commentator, Thorin (41), has announced a major exposé report. The LoL pro Rekkles seems to be struggling to cope with it. Allegedly, Thorin has been after Rekkles since he was 15.
Here is the situation: Duncan “Thorin” Shields (41) is one of the sharpest and toughest critics in e-sports. Some also see him as a malicious troll, lamenting his past success from seven to nine years ago and hitting hard to be heard today.
On February 4th, Thorin announced that he would release a negative video about the Swede Rekkles, a so-called “Content Nuke,” in which he will expose Rekkles’ misdeeds from 2012 to 2023. The description states: The video has been in the making for years. It reveals one of the “worst villains in e-sports.”
Rekkles has reacted to this announcement feeling down and announced a break.
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Rekkles appears dejected and sad after the announcement
When he saw Thorin’s announcement, he ended his Twitch stream and canceled the planned practice matches with Los Ratones.
In the stream on Twitch, he says:
There have always been people who have wished me ill. But Thorin has always been this way. From day one. I expect the video to portray me in the worst light. I don’t know what’s in it. I don’t want to see the trailer, I don’t want to see the video. I am so extremely anxious that I can hardly speak – so I will stop the stream here and tell the guys that I can’t stream.
Rekkles takes a deep breath. He apparently has not been well since he learned that this video is coming.
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What is meant by anxiety? The English word “anxiety” doesn’t have a proper translation in German, as the German word “Angst” carries a connotation of cowardice (“Angsthase”). However, anxiety in English is not viewed negatively but is rather understood as a relatable concern that one can openly talk about.
Thorin sees Rekkles as a narcissistic diva
What does Thorin say in the trailer for the video? Thorin describes Rekkles as a diva who sabotages games when he doesn’t get his way (via x).
In the meantime, the video “Rekkles is a narcissistic diva and a terrible teammate” has premiered on YouTube.
Thorin seems to be turning it into a big event.
Thorin has apparently had it in for Rekkles for 13 years, since he was 15
How is this being discussed? On Reddit, Thorin is primarily viewed critically. He is 41 and has been tyrannizing Rekkles for 13 years and does not understand that he himself comes across as a crazy narcissist. Thorin is seen to lack the authority to judge the character of others.
People are wondering where this one-sided obsession of Thorin with Rekkles comes from. Rekkles is such a great guy and has never engaged in this conflict.
One person says: There is nothing Thorin could say that would change his high opinion of Rekkles.
There are also some comments about the YouTube video expressing surprise as to why an adult man would start a beef with a 15-year-old and maintain it for 13 years.
Is there any truth to this?? There are indeed signs that Rekkles did not perform as strongly during his year in G2 as expected of him. Even the former CEO of G2 has poked fun in that direction. It was said that Rekkles was the “worst teammate you could have.”
Apparently, in recent years, several situations have not suited Rekkles; he had a rough patch from November 2020 to October 2023, changed teams and also positions, and was apparently unhappy at G2, Karmine Corp, and Fnatic.
However, whether this can be definitively attributed to Rekkles, who recently seemed to be having a great time at T1 and now at Los Ratones as he is winding down his career, seems questionable. Currently, he seems to have found his place and was doing well, until this video came, which has now thrown him off course. Rekkles seems to be taking Thorin’s criticism to heart: LoL: “Apart from the game, there’s not much in my life,” says a star player and starts crying on Twitch
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In the first month of the year 2025, there could be a movie that could break the record of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. However, it will only be in cinemas in one country in the world.
Which movie is it? Ne Zha 2 is an animated film that will be released in Chinese cinemas on January 29, 2025, just in time for the Chinese New Year. The prequel was released in 2019. Fans had to wait 6 years to see the sequel to Ne Zha.
Ne Zha is a boy born from the essence of the demon sphere, which was destined for destruction. Everyone fears he will bring great calamity to the land. Ao Bing, on the other hand, grows up with the counterpart, the spirit pearl.
Ne Zha and Ao Bing are enemies from birth, but they become friends during the course of the first part.
In the first part, protagonist Ne Zha and Ao Bing died because they absorbed too much energy into their mortal bodies through the chaos pearl. However, with the help of Taiyi, they were able to become spirits that are worshiped.
In the second part, the focus is on restoring their bodies. Taiyi plans to use the seven-colored lotus for this purpose.
Ne Zha and Ao Bing must face dangerous sea creatures to regain their bodies. The film offers a mix of drama, fantasy, and animation. It is particularly well received by audiences: on the Chinese ratings platform Taopiaopiao, Ne Zha 2 has a rating of 9.8/10.
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Ne Zha 2 – Trailer for the Chinese animated film
Chinese film could break Star Wars record
What record is that? Ne Zha 2 grossed an impressive 419 million euros in the first 5 days after its theatrical release. This means the film has surpassed many other movies, including a Marvel blockbuster: Avengers: Endgame grossed “only” 412 million euros in theaters in America during the same period.
Additionally, other records were broken:
Ne Zha 2 generated the highest sum in a single day in Chinese cinemas
The film is currently the highest-grossing film of 2025, although this could still be surpassed throughout the year
It is the highest-grossing non-English language film to date
Even though Ne Zha 2 will only be released in China, it could break another record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Star Wars managed to gross 902 million euros in just one country, namely the USA, in 2015. In contrast, Ne Zha 2 could earn even more in China, thereby becoming the highest-grossing film in its own country.
The worldwide total of nearly 2 billion euros from Star Wars is something that Ne Zha 2 will likely not surpass (via Box Office Mojo). The team has set a goal of surpassing the 1 billion dollar mark, which is 964 million euros. However, experts estimate that Ne Zha 2 could earn around 675 million euros.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens set a record in the USA, but it is not the best part of the Star Wars saga. In our MeinMMO ranking, you will find all the films of the Star Wars universe and in the order of how good they are: All 15 Star Wars films ranked
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It sounds curious and yet makes sense. The hardest depths in World of Warcraft become easier because there is better loot available there.
With Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt, the depths of World of Warcraft are being revised. There are more and especially better rewards. However, this requires Blizzard to tweak the difficulty a bit as well. Those who think that the depths will become significantly harder are mistaken – the opposite is the case. The hardest depths will be considerably easier because there is now better loot to obtain there.
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WoW offers better loot in the depths
What does Blizzard have planned? In Season 2 of The War Within, there will be an even greater focus on the depths. Here, solo fans can collect even better gear in the future and will no longer depend on visiting “Mythic+”.
Until now, depths only provided good rewards up to level 8 – everything beyond that was basically unnecessary and only made sense for achievements.
However, since there will also be better loot in depths 9, 10, and 11 in the future, the difficulty here will be lowered a bit. These depths are still harder than a level 8 depth, but are no longer as draconically hard as they currently are.
What is the reason behind this? Until now, depths at levels 9, 10, and 11 had little benefit for character progression. They were simply challenges for those who wanted an extra-hard task. Therefore, depths at level 11 were also so tough that they were only interesting for characters that were fully mythically equipped.
With Season 2, however, depths above level 8 will grant additional rewards – even up to gilded emblems when completing depths at level 11.
Therefore, the difficulty was reduced to a level that corresponds to what depth fans can ideally obtain from the depths – that is, heroic gear, which has ideally been fully upgraded.
What actually happens with Brann? Brann Bronzebeard will accompany you in Season 2 of The War Within – and he even retains his current level. However, you can reach an additional 20 levels with him, so Brann will have a new max level of 80. At the same time, you can also approach the depths (effectively) as a healer for the first time and turn Brann into a tank. This way, the depths will truly be suitable for all specializations and play styles.
What definitely does not suit all play styles are some of the special achievements in World of Warcraft. Because for some of them, you have to sacrifice weeks, if not years, to obtain them: These are the 5 hardest achievements in World of Warcraft.
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Although Kaetram has been earning more and more positive ratings on Steam since its Early Access launch in May 2024, the 2D MMORPG is still flying under the radar of many players. The largest update to date is supposed to change that.
What do I need to know about Kaetram? The 2D pixel MMORPG from developer OmniaDev Inc. launched on Steam in Early Access on May 17, 2024. Additionally, Kaetram can be experienced via Google Play or the App Store.
You can expect an online adventure in a medieval world, with all sorts of quests, treasures, challenges, and explorable underground worlds that, combined with the cute 2D pixel look, quickly evoke memories of the extremely popular Terraria.
Despite its old-school presentation, Kaetram has already secured 76 percent positive user reviews at the Early Access launch. Reviews from the past 30 days are even 86 percent positive (via Steam). The low number of reviews (294 in total) and the statistics from steamcharts.com (107 concurrently active players at peak from June 2024) indicate that the game is flying under the radar.
Here is the trailer for Kaetram from the Early Access release:
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Kaetram: Release Trailer for the Nostalgic 2D MMORPG
The biggest patch so far is live
What is changing in Kaetram? On February 3, 2025, with Patch 2.3.0, the biggest update for the MMORPG has been released. According to the developers, they have mainly focused on implementing the players’ feedback regarding the early to mid-game progression. But not only that. Here are the highlights:
Comprehensive graphical overhaul
New crafting system and overhaul of blacksmithing
New balance adjustments for all equipment parts
Horses as mounts have been added
You can now inspect the equipment and stats of other players
Additional PvP zones for the endgame
Numerous new features and adjustments for the user interface
Keep in mind that even many positive reviews from the past 30 days mention Kaetram’s high grind factor. The comparison to Tibia or Old School RuneScape comes up again and again. You’ll have to enjoy this as much as the 2D pixel look. If you’re looking for a list of upcoming online role-playing games, check here: All 58 MMORPGs currently in development for PC
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Call of Duty evaluates the skill of each player to avoid unfairly divided teams in matchmaking and ensures you play with and against players of similar skill. However, the skill rating of each player is not visible to the player in Black Ops 6 and its predecessors. You have to be satisfied with the KD, your rank in the ranked mode, or your win-lose statistic. However, there is now a trick that allows you to see how Actvision assesses your skill.
What is this trick? The well-known CoD YouTuber TheXclusiveAce has shown in a video that you can see your secret skill rating assigned by Activision in the various games and explains how you can obtain this data (via YouTube).
The short version: You need to request your personal data from Activision – which you should definitely not share carelessly. You will then receive the data as a file in HTML format, which you can then import into spreadsheet applications like ‘Excel’ or ‘Google Sheets’.
Within this data, you will find a “skill” value that describes your personal skill. We will explain how to request the data in detail at the end of the article.
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What does the skill value mean? Unfortunately, the skill value is delivered without context, making it currently difficult to interpret whether this value indicates that you are classified as good, bad, or average.
The YouTuber TheXclusiveAce states that his skill fluctuates between a high 300 and a low 400 value. So if you are mostly above 400, at least you know you are better than him.
Website does not provide data, only error messages
Update, February 2025: In the meantime, the rush for the data seems to have eased and the site is functioning again. So you should be able to request your data in a completely normal manner.
Players crashing the site: If you currently make a request to receive your personal data to find out your skill value, the Activision website shows you an error message. It states: “An error occurred. Please try again.”
With the release of the video, apparently too many players have submitted requests and overloaded the site. So if you want to find out your skill value, you may have to wait a few days or weeks.
On the website, you just need to click on “Submit a new request,” read the privacy policies and terms, select your residence, and – if you want to proceed after reading – confirm your eligibility.
Then click “Continue to the privacy and data protection portal” where you will select the request “Access to my personal data (Subject Access Request)”. Then, you still need to log in with your Activision account and the account of your platform (PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, etc.) and can then submit a request after confirming the terms of use.
A player orders an expensive monitor from an offer. The device arrives heavily damaged, but the damage only becomes truly visible after unpacking. The seller doesn’t want to send him a replacement.
What happened to the player? A player ordered the Samsung Odyssey Ark through a shipping platform. He paid around $1,500 (approximately 1,400 Euros) for the offer. The MSRP of the model is according to Samsung about 2,100 Euros. The monitor was delivered to him by UPS.
But when he unpacked the monitor at home, he was quite astonished: Because when the device finally stood on his desk, he saw the severe damage to the display. He reported the damage to the seller, but the seller does not want to send him a new device. Now he at least hopes that the seller will refund his money (via Reddit.com):
I got it from woot for $1,500. They asked for a picture of the damage, but I was already told that they will not send a replacement.
Hopefully, I will get my money back sometime today.
Particularly annoying: The player explained in another post that the severe damage to the monitor was not visible from the outside. Only after he removed the packaging and stood the device upright on the table could the broken left side of the monitor be clearly seen. The buyer reports himself (via Reddit.com):
The damage was only visible when the device stood upright and I had removed the packaging. The company asked for a picture of the damage before they would process a refund. I plugged it in to get this picture for them [the seller].
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Do not accept damaged packages
The journey to your home is long: On the way from the seller to you, numerous people and devices are involved before you can finally unpack the package:
The seller packs your device and the loader pushes your package further for transport.
The carrier ensures that your device is transported securely and the vehicle owner is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is roadworthy for transport.
The package courier brings the package to your door.
Basically, something can always go wrong. And if it’s the package courier at the very end who accidentally drops your package in the hallway.
What should you do if the package is damaged? Sometimes, however, damages are only partially visible externally. If you open the package at home and then find damages, you should report it promptly. You can claim damages to the package contents up to seven days after receipt.
If it is a so-called concealed transport damage, it is even more important to report the damage immediately. Because after 7 days, it is presumed that the goods have arrived undamaged at the destination, making a return more difficult.
So if you’re assembling your gaming PC, but your parts arrive over several days, you should still open the packages and check the purchased hardware as far as possible.
What other advice is there? Consumer advocates recommend unpacking the package in the presence of the deliverer (via verbraucherzentrale.de). Because with the signature, the recipient confirms not only receipt but also that the package has arrived in proper and good condition. In the specific case of the player with the monitor, the severe damage to the device would also not have been visible.
Among players and experienced buyers, it is now recommended to record the unpacking of high-priced and valuable devices with a cell phone or camera under all circumstances. Because then you can prove to sellers that the damage already existed and you are not the culprit.
On February 4, 2025, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was released on Steam, the Epic Games Store, as well as on Xbox and PS5. The initial statistics and user reviews show that the new RPG is really well received by players.
Update from February 6, 2025: The new launch numbers for Kingdom Come 2 are as follows:
176,285 simultaneous active players on Steam (via steamdb.info).
The developers are celebrating 1 million units sold on X.
The game currently has 8,281 positive reviews on Steam, with 91 percent being positive.
How is KCD2 being received so far? MeinMMO has already provided you with an overview of the reviews and the Metacritic score. But how do players like the new role-playing game from Warhorse Studios? The key figures so far are as follows:
On launch night, up to 159,351 Steam users played the RPG simultaneously (via steamdb.info). This morning, more than 80,000 interested players are gaming again.
Both cases saw it reach the top 10 on Steam (currently ranked 9th, even 6th yesterday, behind the usual suspects like Counter-Strike 2, PUBG, DOTA 2, and Marvel Rivals).
Out of 3,892 Steam reviews, 92 percent are currently positive (very positive).
Here you can see the new launch trailer for Kingdom Come 2:
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Launch Trailer shows you in 2 minutes what makes the RPG unique
Many players are surprised by one thing
What is the community praising? Similar to many reviews, many players celebrate the design of the lively and realistic world, the exciting story, and the noticeable progress compared to its predecessor. However, many RPG fans are remarkably positively surprised by one particular aspect:
f1fty writes on Steam: “The most optimized game I’ve played in the last 5 years. Graphics, combat, open world, one of the best RPGs since Witcher 3.”
AdamsCzech praises on Steam as well: “Surprisingly, the performance is very good. I was worried that my RTX 2070 Super wouldn’t be sufficient, but the game runs stably even at high settings. And the gameplay is much smoother than in the first game. The preorder was definitely worth it!”
Mondseele celebrates on Steam: “A game releasing in 2025. It starts without issues, and you can play right away. The performance is great, there are hardly any bugs. No season passes, no in-game shop, no gambling[…]. You get a large game with attention to detail and gameplay that you don’t know from other games. No, this is not a fable from a bygone era. This is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.”
Is there any criticism? Of course, no game is perfect and appeals to everyone. WIZBASKY complains in his review on Steam about the lags he experiences during cutscenes and the fact that you cannot save at any time (editor’s note: which is not true… even if the option to “Quit and Save” is certainly not the most convenient).
makbthemf has a particular perspective in his critique on Steam: In his opinion, part 1 is the much better game, especially regarding the start of the story. He thinks you should wait for the hardcore mode and mod support. Additionally, the player may have encountered some critical bugs early on.
Also, various other players complain about bugs that can even break quests. But how does this align with the many praises for the technical condition of the game?
In such a complex and extensive game like KCD2, the frequency of encountering bugs depends on many parameters. For example, your own PC configuration or in what order and how you approach the many quests and activities in the game. This alone can lead to very different player experiences.
What do I need to know about Kingdom Come? The first role-playing game from Warhorse Studios was released on February 13, 2018, and despite some technical issues, it became a surprising success. On Steam the RPG has 83% positive reviews.
Like part 1, the sequel revolves around Heinrich, the son of a blacksmith. You can expect open-world adventures from the first-person perspective in both games, focusing heavily on the story, an authentic simulation of the game world, and the role-playing experience.
A feature in Pokémon TCG Pocket has been long awaited by players and was finally introduced recently. However, the implementation has met with outrage from many. Now, the developers are responding with a gift and promising improvement.
What is this feature? Players are not satisfied with the trading function in Pokémon TCG Pocket. In order to trade at all, you need trading tokens, which you can obtain by “recycling” cards among other methods.
However, not all cards can be used for this: only cards with 3 ♢ or more can be used for trading. Additionally, you need trading stamina. If you run out of that, you can replenish your stamina using trading hourglasses.
The trading function is thus complicated by three currencies and restrictions. Players criticized the details of trading and even wealthy players avoided the function.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
Developers promise improvement
What do the developers say? On X, the developers posted that they are thankful for the players’ feedback and are looking for ways to improve the trading function. At the same time, they are sending all players 1,000 trading tokens as compensation.
What does the community say? Overall, the community is pleased that the developers want to revise the trading function. However, there are many voices, especially in a post on reddit, who doubt the promised improvements or question the entire system:
Automatic_Goal_5563 (via reddit): “Sounds more like they want to forget about it and hope it calms down.”
Deviltamer66 (via reddit): “1,000 trading tokens every week and it’s a useful system. But then why the entire token system at all?”
Sicallmemaybe (via reddit): “Well, these trading tokens shouldn’t have been necessary from the start.”
catl2wat (via reddit): “In other words: They won’t improve anything.”
The indie RPG Disco Elysium from developer ZA/UM became a surprise hit in 2019. Equally surprising, but much more controversial, is a fan item of the game that leaves many fans astonished and calls into question the game’s anti-capitalist stance.
What is this fan item? It is an item called Eternal Carrier (in German “Ewiger Träger”), which is currently available for purchase in the ZA/UM Atelier. The Eternal Carrier is a tote bag styled like a trash bag, reminiscent of a yellow plastic bag in Disco Elysium, with which players can collect bottles and other items from trash cans in the game. In the game, these bags can be found on the street; in reality, you can now buy them online for a measly 159 €.
“The last tote bag you will ever need,” states the developer’s online shop. The bags are said to be “incredibly light yet extraordinarily durable” due to their material, which presumably justifies the high price. A luxury trash bag for the discerning fan. Gamers can hardly comprehend what ZA/UM was thinking with this move.
Here you can see the trailer for the game:
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DISCO ELYSIUM – Launch Trailer
Capitalism Satire or Madness?
What is the irony of the tote bag? Disco Elysium presents not only its RPG elements and an extraordinary art style but also a critical perspective on capitalism. For this reason, the question arises why and how ZA/UM demands such a high price for a trash bag, and why it was produced at all?
The next likely reason is a satirical reference to capitalism itself. A trash bag that players pick up from the ground in the game to collect more trash and bottles for a paltry wage, and thus can earn a bit of money. With a stylish presentation, staged by models, and sold for nearly 160€ in the online shop, the reference is perfect. However, it is not just a pure reference, but a real product that can be bought with real money.
How are the fans reacting? A Reddit post about the luxury trash bag clearly shows how depressing the situation is for fans of Disco Elysium, and that they do not know whether to laugh or cry.
coralfire comments: “This is just ridiculously ultraliberal.”
theSWW responds with: “To the point where it has to be ironic. Or? Please??? It’s a damn trash bag!”
luseen_ says: “This is the extent of greed that the Bible speaks of.”
majorgeneralporter thinks: “This is such a meta cash grab that it will be repurposed into performance art. Absolute cinema.”
Destiny 2 has released its last episode, and although it’s time to go to the grave ship now, the experience is overshadowed by a legitimate question: Will Destiny 2 survive after Episode 3?
The episodes failed to impress and quickly lost their luster after release. During the weak months, the shooter managed to secure between 13,500 and 35,000 players on Steam, depending on the time (via steamcharts.com), but the remaining players also complained about the weaknesses of the episodes.
Events were reused, the narratives were weak, and the game fell further into a desolate state due to new patches, where bugs became the norm.
For many, it is clear: If things continue like this, there will soon be no more Destiny 2. Fortunately, however, Bungie still has a big project up its sleeve that aims to bring fans back, but will it be enough?
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Destiny 2: Launch trailer for the new episode Heresy
Frontiers only has one chance
Why is Frontiers so important? With the release of Episode: Betrayal, we now know that 5 months must pass before fans can try Bungie’s big project “Frontiers.” The team wants to take different paths to create a new experience for the community. A new saga is to be created.
The seasonal system is to be revised, new events are to take place, and also new formats like Metroidvanias, roguelikes, or survival shooters are to find their way into the game. Everything sounds promising, but due to numerous debacles, the fans have become skeptical – they have lost their trust.
One thing is certain, however: the patience of the fans is running out. Even optimistic streamers like Aztecross or Datto are looking at a bleak future for Bungie, where it’s all or nothing. Frontiers must mark a new beginning by keeping players engaged with the game for years again.
If that doesn’t happen and this merely turns out to be Episodes 2.0, then Bungie could lose its sole source of revenue sooner or later, along with the funding for Marathon. What happens next then lies in Sony’s hands.
The only thing that remains is Destiny 2 and Marathon. We also hope that Destiny 2 experiences its second spring, but if the developers deliver the same as they did with their episodes, it looks bad. Want to learn more about what to expect in Frontiers? Then we have the perfect overview for you: Destiny 2 presents 4 major changes for the future of the shooter – This is what you need to know
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With the launch of the new RTX 50 series, an old problem re-emerges. The graphics cards are hardly available and are being bought up in bulk by scalpers and bots. However, some users have come up with a creative solution. They are offering images of the RTX 5090 on eBay.
What kind of offers are these? On eBay, there are many listings for the GeForce RTX 5090 that range in price from €2,500 to €6,000. The high prices are far above the recommended retail price of €2,329 for the Founders Edition (via nvidia.com).
The increased prices are due to the low availability and high demand for the cards. This situation is exploited on eBay by so-called scalpers and bots.
What is the problem with the bots? Bots are programs that automatically buy products in large quantities even before human buyers can act quickly enough. These bots ensure that the cards sell out quickly, while scalpers (resellers) sell the products – usually at inflated prices.
This makes it even harder for average users to get their hands on the graphics cards.
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Users want to outsmart bots
This is the idea of the eBay users: Some users on eBay have come up with a way to combat the bots. They are not listing the graphics cards themselves but instead are selling images of the RTX 5090.
In response to Gizmodo, the users explained that their goal is to lure bots into a trap. Instead of buying real cards, they are supposed to purchase only useless images. Often, it is noted in the title or description that it is only an image being purchased. Some listings even advertise with the words: “3CALPER BOT3 WE1COME,” which translates to “Scalper bots welcome.”
Is there a catch? Because the listings only sell images, it becomes harder to find legitimate offers. It is not always clearly indicated whether it’s a real offer or a fake listing.
This lack of clarity could also be exploited by scammers. Unwary people might fall into the trap and pay for useless images instead of actual graphics cards if they do not read the description thoroughly.
Our sample has shown that we primarily find such images on the US site of eBay, i.e., ebay.com. On the German eBay site (ebay.de), these fake listings are currently less common and do not have the same significance or reach. The method seems to be particularly popular in the US market, where scalpers and bots represent an even greater problem than they do here.
Is selling images allowed? eBay appears to be already taking action against some listings, indicating that they are not permissible. eBay’s policies do not allow misleading or deceptive listings aimed at defrauding buyers. An offer that sells only an image and not a real product could be considered a violation of the guidelines for fair trading and product representation. Repeated violations may result in eBay removing such listings or suspending the relevant accounts.
When looking at the listings on the German eBay site, it is noticeable that the phenomenon of scalping is not as pronounced here as it is in the USA. This problem was particularly evident during the peak of the PlayStation 5, when the console was highly sought after but hard to obtain.
Many scalpers took advantage of the scarcity and sold the PS5 at highly inflated prices. However, due to Sony’s major sales campaign in 2022, the tables turned and many scalpers were left with unsold PS5 consoles.
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In Diablo 4, you can craft the most powerful items yourself. A player crafted a Mythic Unique but never received it. The community immediately has a theory about what his mistake was.
The Mythic Uniques (mythical, unique items) are particularly powerful items that can greatly influence your builds and are rarer than “normal” Uniques. Since Season 6, you can craft Mythic Uniques in two ways:
A random Mythic from two Pristine Sparks and 50,000,000 gold at the blacksmith
A specific Mythic from two Pristine Sparks, runes, and 5,000 gold at the jewel smith
One user on Reddit also opted for a random Mythic Unique. He broke down two mythical Uniques, received two “Pristine Sparks” in return, and was then able to craft a “Mythical Unique Chest” at the blacksmith. But then it suddenly disappeared – and he ended up empty-handed.
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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power
When he opens the chest, he expects a Mythic – but instead, nothing drops. The chest simply disappears from his inventory without dropping an item. This means the player not only wasted two Mythics or two Sparks but ends up with nothing at all. In his post, he asks, “Has anyone experienced this? Did I just have bad luck?”
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What does the community say about it? In the comments, users discuss the disappearance of the Mythic item. However, many do not believe he simply had bad luck, but rather that he is indeed to blame:
Uccin writes: “That’s why I open all chests in an open area. Nothing random you could click on at the same time.”
flesyMeM says: “Maybe it has to do with the fact that you opened it while sitting down or standing up. But yes, whatever the cause is – you just had bad luck.”
KennedyPh comments: “It might have dropped in an area you can’t reach. It’s better to open chests in open areas.”
passive_me relates: “I opened my first [chest] near my portal in the city and accidentally got teleported out while clicking on the loot. When I immediately returned, everything was gone. Lesson learned.”
Carbinekilla also writes that he “100% messed up himself”. He dodged, sat down, and interacted with the chair right at the moment he opened the chest. And Adventurous_Ad_4145 notes that the interaction with the chair apparently blocked all other actions. He hopes Blizzard helps the unfortunate player out of this situation.
If you do not yet have any Mythics to break down or do not want to rely on luck when crafting randomly, you can simply hope for a mythical loot drop. With a bit of luck, you will receive Mythic Uniques from activities such as the Underworld of Kurast or the Hell Hordes.
Bosses starting from Qual Level 1 also have an increased drop chance for Mythic Uniques and are therefore a suitable way to farm them deliberately. To find out which bosses exist and which items they drop, click here: Diablo 4 Boss Loot Table: List of all bosses and their drops in Season 7
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There are some moments in animes that even fans know, who have never watched the series. To help you know which episodes you really need to be familiar with in the anime space, MeinMMO provides you with the following ranking.
How was this list created? The ranking of the 10 best anime episodes was created based on IMDb. We looked at which animated episodes were rated the highest and only picked those that are actually anime from Japan.
If two episodes have the same rating but occupy different places in the ranking, there can be 2 reasons for this:
On one hand, more users voted for the same rating for an anime.
On the other hand, not all decimal places are displayed on IMDb. It may be that animes with fewer votes are rated slightly better.
We made sure that at least 1,000 users voted for an episode so that the ranking is not distorted by individual votes. Additionally, we will only present the top 5 places in detail. You can see all the others in a separate overview.
Are you a fan of Harry Potter? Then you shouldn’t miss the following animes:
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3 Animes that you should know as Harry Potter fans
The 10 best anime episodes of all time
Rank 10: Fury x and x Light (Hunter x Hunter)
Rating: 9.8 from 12,871 users
Rank 9: Zero x and x Rose (Hunter x Hunter)
Rating: 9.8 from 12,742 users
Rank 8: “Two Confessions” Last Chapter / The Shuchiin Graduation Event (Kaguya-sama: Love is War)
Rating: 9.8 from 3,301 users
Rank 7: The Apex of the Instinctively Acting Type (Kingdom)
Rating: 9.8 from 1,028 users
Rank 6: The Ends of the Earth / Okazaki Shino (Clannad)
Rating: 9.8 from 1,584 users
The next ranks are on page 2.
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In Path of Exile a fresh event is coming soon, which will replace the 19 subclasses with others. Now the developers are presenting the first two.
What kind of event is it? About 7 months have passed in Path of Exile without a new content update. The reason for this is that the developers of the first part had to help with the development of Path of Exile 2. This was not supposed to happen, as GGG’s management had promised that the ARPGs would be developed independently of each other.
Among other things, there will be 19 new subclasses, of which two were presented in a new announcement.
Here you can see how the bosses in Path of Exile 2 are created:
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Path of Exile 2: The new trailer reveals how the bosses of the action RPG come into being
The Harbinger
What can the Harbinger do? The Harbinger, roughly translated as “forerunner” or “harbinger of doom,” is a new subclass for the Witch in Path of Exile. The Harbinger manipulates the boundaries of reality, space, and time.
They can cast time magic and summon allies from their home world who help them in battle. Additionally, the Witch transforms into the Harbinger and takes on a blue form along with the ability to fly. The exact abilities can be read in this image from the developers (via Pathofexile.com):
All preliminary abilities of the new subclass “Harbinger”
The Gambler
What does the Gambler do? The Gambler, roughly translated as “gamer” or “gambler,” is a new subclass for the Duelist in Path of Exile. Like in real gambling, the Gambler is all about having luck.
Risk-tolerant players can avoid a lot of damage and deal damage with luck. However, those who have bad luck take a lot of damage and quickly lose all health points. The exact abilities can be read in this image from the developers (via Pathofexile.com):
All preliminary abilities of the new subclass “Gambler”
What new information is there? The developers of Path of Exile have named the new event league. It is to be called Legacy of Phrecia, after Emperor Izaro Phrecius. The community on Reddit does not find the name very successful and renames the league “Bizaro League.”
The developers have additionally started a poll and are letting you decide on Pathofexile.com which subclass you want to learn about next. Currently, “Disciple of the Trialmaster” is leading with about 55% of the votes.
A former Twitch streamer managed to rise to one of the biggest names in the industry. However, he has had to give up one thing until now: friends. In one of his streams, he explained more about it.
Who is it about? Félix “xQc” Lengyel started in 2016 as a professional Overwatch player. He regularly streamed on Twitch and thus began his career in the entertainment industry.
In our video, we introduce you to the former Twitch streamer xQc:
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From Overwatch professional to number 1 on Twitch to 100 million $ – Who is xQc?
xQc says he has “no real friends”
While he was live, xQc played Marvel Rivals and said (via kick.com): “I have no real friends, but that’s okay with me.”
What is the reason? The streaming world is, in xQc’s opinion, “pretty cold” and he further stated that without friends he doesn’t have to pretend to be someone else, something he never liked or was good at anyway.
The streamer elaborates that he has let some relationships go, but there aren’t many good relationships in the industry anyway. This is how it goes in every major entertainment industry, and anyone who claims otherwise is just trying to look better.
From his phrasing, it can be inferred that the Kick streamer has always viewed friendships merely as a means to an end, but couldn’t derive anything positive from those relationships.
The chat pointed out to him that he is friends with the Kick streamer Adin Ross. The 29-year-old then replied:
Yes, I am friends with Adin, but I am not an Adin fanboy. I am not dependent on him. That’s not the same. Being with someone every day, ‘Guys, we are best friends’, holding hands – that’s crazy. You only see that in movies.
World of Warcraft has revealed the first major details about housing. We have all the information for you about the new feature.
When Blizzard announced a few months ago that World of Warcraft would finally get housing, the anticipation was high. But at the same time, there was also a lot of uncertainty, as more than a first trailer was not released. Now Blizzard has published a significantly longer blog entry and has already revealed many design ideas for housing and some details.
They spoke about the wishes but also concerns of the community – such as whether there would be monthly costs for the house, whether one can have neighbors, and whether there will be a cash shop.
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WoW gets Player Housing – An initial teaser
Costs, Rent, Living Space
One concern of the players was that one could lose the right to their own house or that the spots – as in some other MMORPGs – would be limited.
The developers have found clear words on this:
Everyone should be able to have a house; there is no limit.
Houses are “forever.” You do not have to pay monthly rent, and no one can take your living space away if you are inactive.
The starting price should be affordable. Everyone should be able to participate in the feature if they want to – therefore, a house is inexpensive to acquire.
There are two areas where you can live
Blizzard knows that the desire for as much freedom as possible in choosing a living space is important, but they had to agree on a compromise here. Because either they focus on a few zones and invest a lot of work to make them really good – or they create many zones, which would compromise quality.
Therefore, the developers decided that there will be one place for each faction where the “neighborhood” is located.
Alliance characters can choose a house in an environment inspired by Elwynn, Westfall, and Duskwood.
Horde characters will move into an accommodation whose environment is reminiscent of Durotar, its coast, and Azshara.
A concept idea of the neighborhood in Durotar.
Neighborhoods – How big is it all?
Your houses are not individual buildings that are loaded as a separate instance. Instead, each house stands in a neighborhood consisting of around 50 plots. This means that you always have potential neighbors nearby whom you can invite to your house or from whom you can get ideas and inspiration for your own decoration.
Especially for role players, this should become a real celebration and make neighborhoods a new hotspot for many RP events.
If you have a neighborhood next to Xxshadowroxxorxx and other unpronounceable names – no worries. You can move and establish your house in another neighborhood as long as there is an available spot there.
However, you can also plan a neighborhood with your friends, guild members, or members of your communities.
A concept idea for various decorations.
The issue with the cash shop
Since it is a major topic in the community, Blizzard likely wanted to address it quickly to provide clarity:
Yes, there will be decorations for housing in the cash shop.
However, Blizzard emphasizes that the vast majority of decorations will be available in the game and completely without real money. The options in the cash shop will be offered to a similar extent as with mounts, toys, or transmogs. Most will be easily found in the game.
On one hand, this brings some disillusionment, but on the other hand, there is already an idea of what is to come for the player base.
Finally, Blizzard emphasizes that housing is a feature that has come to stay. It is meant to be an “evergreen feature” that will be expanded over several patches and expansions. It should never be considered “finished.” Continuous new systems and expansions for housing are planned.
With this, World of Warcraft has already made it clear that most of the community’s wishes have been heard. At first glance, the feature seems exactly as most would want it. Now Blizzard just has to prove that they can keep these promises. Let’s just hope that no feature comes to housing that makes it into the list of the 5 worst features of WoW.
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Many large fantasy universes that we know from pop culture have received major video games: For Warhammer, there is Total War: Warhammer 3 or the MMORPG. For Lord of the Rings, there is the MMORPG LOTRO and large action-adventures. But the most popular fantasy series in recent years, Game of Thrones, does not have such a game. However, that could change in 2025.
This is a Total Conversion Mod that was released in April 2023 and has been consistently developed since then. The current version can be found in the Steam Workshop. The mod is so extensive that it even has its own Reddit with about 64,000 participants.
The mod for Crusader Kings 3 transforms the medieval, historical world of the game into the fantasy world of Westeros and brings thousands of characters into play.
The game mainly revolves around the intrigues, the diplomacy, and the battles among the characters from the series. Players follow scripted events and can influence the course of the game.
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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad shows exciting battles in the trailer
Fan mod is not a perfect solution for many Game of Thrones fans
What is the problem? Crusader Kings 3 is not a game for everyone; it requires a deep engagement with the subject to get into it.
In Sweden, they make games that consist only of maps. Nobody knows how to play them, and people just stare at the maps for hours watching the colors change.
This is indeed heretical but fundamentally true.
So, such a mod is not for everyone: compared to a “polished game,” there are some things that feel a bit raw. Additionally, you need to purchase the base game for the mod.
While the mod is generally considered really great, it is not a substitute for a “finished proper game.” For such a strong license as Game of Thrones, “Just install a fan mod for a trivial strategy game” is not a particularly great solution.
In a thread on Reddit, many Game of Thrones fans express their astonishment that their favorite franchise has still not received a proper AAA game after such a long time, but only mobile games or a fan mod.
In 2025, an official and an unofficial hope are set to be released
What could change? In 2025, the action-adventure “Crimson Desert” is set to be released. While it nominally has nothing to do with Game of Thrones, its aesthetics heavily resemble the fantasy universe with a “John Snow” lookalike as the protagonist.
The positive aspect of Crimson Desert is that there is really hope for high quality. Pearl Abyss, who are behind the MMORPG Black Desert, are known for technically high-quality games. Crimson Desert is set to become their flagship game and looked impressive in the first trailers.
Who does he remind me of?
New Game of Thrones game had its 1st beta test in January
However, the actual hope for fans is Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, which is set to be released in 2025. This will be an open-world action-adventure game coming from the South Korean mobile specialist Netmarble.
A closed beta for the game recently took place, and on Facebook, you can see some players raving about their fantastic experience and urging the developers to reopen the servers immediately so they can continue playing.
However, whether a game that is being released simultaneously for mobile and PC can meet the high expectations of the fans is still uncertain. Netmarble is known for deep and quite complex games, but their previous titles have often been monetized in a way that is not appreciated in the West. We will definitely keep an eye on the game on MeinMMO: Game of Thrones: New trailer for the upcoming action RPG shows familiar faces – Who can we meet?
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gives its players on the PS5 something that some of them have already paid for. These players are not exactly pleased.
What kind of gift is this? It includes two skin bundles: “Jungle Trooper” and “Blood Letting”. You can get these and other rewards for free if you have an active PS Plus membership. You can claim the gift in the PS Store.
So far, PS Plus packs have always offered content that could not be found anywhere else. However, in the current PS Plus rewards, both “Jungle Trooper” and “Blood Letting” were sold in November 2024 for 1,600 and 1,300 CoD points, respectively. Anyone who owns PS Plus and has already purchased the skins should not have had to do so.
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Trailer for Black Ops 6: Season 2 shows new maps and dark skins
Those who already have the skins see nothing but empty space
How is the gift received by the players? On Reddit, many players express their dissatisfaction.
Nedtheshred sarcastically writes: “Wow, the one pack I paid for is now free. Fantastic job.”
ravenspore is also annoyed but takes it rather calmly: “Annoying since I bought the ‘Blood Letting’ bundle, but it’s a great emote with the zombie head, I’m glad to have the other one.”
That_Wet_Banana69 joins in: “Also the only skin I paid for… Frustrating.”
Another user named Blaze-Fusion points out that one might try for a refund in this case: “Sony is usually lenient with such things. People have received refunds for games they bought just before they became free with PS Plus.”
Other players are surprised that PS5 players still receive gifts even after Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard. JeeringDragon writes: “So PS still gets exclusives after the acquisition by MS? Lol”.
RedHawwk wonders: “How is the game owned by Xbox and yet PS still gets better promos?”
However, Vapeflowers correctly points out that these are not exclusive skins – just those that you receive for free with PS Plus. Moreover, the Game Pass already includes the entire game for free – so in the end, players on Xbox probably get the better deal than the two free skin bundles that PlayStation players receive.
