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YouTuber reveals how many viewers are needed to earn 2,000 euros just by gaming in EA FC 25

von Thomas Dummer

How do the streamers live off their revenue? At the end of the month, both take a payout of 15,000 euros from their GmbH, leaving around 12,000 euros after tax deductions.

Timo Schulz also mentions that he has 4,000 euros in fixed expenses each month. Timo lives with his wife and two children in a house. Accordingly, he must pay property tax, energy, water, waste disposal, insurance, and loans, finance school and daycare for his children, buy groceries, etc. Just like many other people.

He can understand that families of four with a net income of 4,000 euros or less often have little left to live on, and he is also thankful for his financial situation. His colleague Simon accidentally burned through a large amount of money at the start of EA FC 25: Large Twitch streamer for EA FC 25 wants to beautify one of the best cards, losing several thousand euros

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The 4 best teams for the Super League Love Cup in Pokémon GO

Paul Kutzner 4. February 2025 Reading time 5 minutes

Currently, the Love Cup in the Super League edition is active in Pokémon GO. We will show you which teams can score well here.

What kind of league is this? The Love Cup is a special competition in Pokémon GO where the allowed Pokémon are heavily limited. Only monsters that have the colors red or pink are allowed. The competition runs from February 4, 2025, to February 18, 2025.

In the Super League edition, the maximum allowed strength is also limited to 1,500 CP. We have looked at which Pokémon you should take for this competition and have put together 4 teams for you. The order does not correspond to any ranking.

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Team 1: Galar-Lahmus, Miltank, Meditalis

What attacks should the Pokémon have?

Galar-Lahmus: Poison Sting (Poison), Surf (Water), and Swirler (Dark)
Miltank: Rock Tomb (Rock), Body Slam (Normal), and Thunderbolt (Electric)
Meditalis: Psychic Blade (Psychic), Counter (Fighting), and Psycho Cut (Psychic)

If you do not have a Galar-Lahmus with Surf, you will need to use a Top Charge TM. Since it is an exclusive attack, you cannot obtain it by using regular Charge TMs.

What strengths does the team have? With Galar-Lahmus and Miltank, you have 2 monsters in this team that are ranked 2nd and 3rd in the current ranking on pvpoke.com. Both Pokémon can take some hits and also have attacks that cover many different types.

Meditalis can effectively attack Normal-type Pokémon with its Counter, with two representatives, Schlurplek and Miltank, being very strong in this cup and will be encountered quite frequently.

What weaknesses does the team have? Galar-Lahmus is sensitive to attacks from Dark, Ghost, and Ground types. Miltank has only one weakness to Fighting attacks. You should protect your Meditalis from attacks from Fairy, Flying, and Ghost types.

Team 2: Fiaro, Schlurplek, Pixi

What attacks should the Pokémon have?

Fiaro: Incinerate (Fire), Fly (Flying), and Dive (Flying)
Schlurplek: Rock Tomb (Rock), Body Slam (Normal), and Earthquake (Ground)
Pixi: Fairy Breeze (Fairy), Moonforce (Fairy), and Star Shower (Normal)

For this team, you need 2 Top TMs if your monsters do not already know the respective attacks. To learn Incinerate, Fiaro needs a Top Fast TM. Schlurplek requires a Top Charge TM to learn Body Slam.

What strengths does the team have? With Fiaro in the lead, you can use your Charge attacks relatively quickly and often, either to draw out the opponent’s shields with Fly or to deal significant damage with Dive and then swap out Fiaro.

With Schlurplek and Pixi, you still have 2 monsters that can take a lot of damage, have few weaknesses, and also have strong attacks in Earthquake and Moonforce. If you need to swap Fiaro prematurely, Body Slam from Schlurplek can also force the opponent to use their shields.

What weaknesses does the team have? If your opponent has a Pokémon with Rock-type attacks, you should quickly swap out Fiaro. This monster has a double weakness to these attacks. Additionally, it has a single weakness to Electric and Water attacks.

While Schlurplek only has a weakness to Fighting attacks, Pixi should be protected from attacks from Poison and Steel types.

Team 3: Crypto-Magmar, Schlurplek, Golking

What attacks should the Pokémon have?

Crypto-Magmar: Karate Chop (Fighting), Fire Punch (Fire), and Sandstorm (Ground)
Schlurplek: Rock Tomb (Rock), Body Slam (Normal), and Earthquake (Ground)
Golking: Poison Sting (Poison), Drill Run (Ground), and Ice Storm (Ice)

In this setup, there are a total of 4 exclusive attacks that you need to learn with the appropriate Top TMs if you do not already have them. These include Body Slam from Schlurplek and all 3 attacks from Golking.

This team is therefore more suitable for you if you have such a Golking or many Top TMs.

What strengths does the team have? The biggest strength of this team is Schlurplek, which is once again represented in a team, and Golking. Both Pokémon can take quite a bit of damage, so depending on the opposing Pokémon, you can save your shields.

You should better plan your shields for Crypto-Magmar. Since this monster should be played in its Crypto form, it can deal additional damage but can also take less damage.

What weaknesses does the team have? You should protect Crypto-Magmar from attacks of Ground, Rock, and Water types. Schlurplek has only one weakness to Fighting attacks, while Golking has weaknesses to Electric and Grass attacks.

Team 4: Sonnfel, Ariados, Mamolida

What attacks should the Pokémon have?

Sonnfel: Psywave (Psychic), Rockslide (Rock), and Solar Beam (Grass)
Ariados: Poison Sting (Poison), Bug Bite (Bug), and Lead (Grass)
Mamolida: Cascade (Water), Hydro Pump (Water), and Psycho Cut (Psychic)

What strengths does the team have? While you can force the opponent to use their shields with Sonnfel and Ariados, you have a very strong Pokémon for the finish in Mamolida. Not only can it take a decent amount of damage, but it also has two very powerful attacks: Hydro Pump and Psycho Cut.

What weaknesses does the team have? While Sonnfel can deal a lot of damage, it unfortunately also has several weaknesses. It is vulnerable to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water. The list of weaknesses is shorter for Ariados. You should protect this monster from Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock attacks.

In contrast, Mamolida is only sensitive to attacks from Electric and Grass types.

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Which team should I use? When assembling your team, keep in mind that there is never an ultimate team in the battle league that guarantees you only wins. When choosing your Pokémon, ensure that your attacks cover as many opposing Pokémon as possible.

Also, you should ensure that you have Pokémon that can force your opponent to use their shields, as well as monsters that can withstand the opponent’s attacks without the use of their own shields.

A balanced team, a good strategy, and a bit of luck are the key factors for you to emerge victorious from battles in the battle league.

The fact that you need to spend Top TMs for some monsters should also be considered in your thoughts. If these are limited for you, you should refrain from using certain Pokémon.

Outside of the battle league, there will indeed be many more events and content in the game in the coming weeks. February is especially packed with many strong Pokémon that you should not miss if you do not already have them: 12 of the best Pokémon in Pokémon GO are available in February.

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MMORPG raised nearly $8 million, turned supporters against it – Now many of the old promises are offline

Karsten Scholz 4. February 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Almost 9 years ago, an ambitious MMORPG project named Chronicles of Elyria managed to attract more than 10,000 supporters and 1.3 million dollars. By October 2019, it even raised almost 8 million dollars. However, a release is still not in sight. On the contrary!

What is the current situation? The ambitious MMORPG from Soulbound Studios has undergone an unprecedented development hell in recent years, leading to repeated accusations of a scam meant to extract money from the supporters without providing any corresponding return.

The main person responsible for the project, Jeromy Walsh, is looking for blame elsewhere, as well as for new investors and supporters. Moreover, he stated in December 2024 that they had made noticeable progress and were in active contact with early access and Alpha 1 supporters behind closed doors.

However, due to a strict non-disclosure agreement, no one is allowed to discuss this. Furthermore, they plan to carry out an important update for the website and the forum in the coming weeks. After that, registration will be mandatory to read forum posts or developer blogs – that is the plan.

The Alpha gameplay of CoE is a few years old:

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Chronicles of Elyria – Pre-Alpha Gameplay

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Delay upon delay

What is happening now with the website? The update was originally supposed to be completed by December 19, 2024. There have been multiple delays (first to December 24, then December 31, then January 7, 2025, and finally January 23, 2025). Spoiler: None of these dates were ultimately met.

Anyone currently visiting chroniclesofelyria.com/blog receives a message that this blog section is still not accessible and that details about the return are supposed to be shared on the official Discord channel. The last update, according to massivelyop.com, was shared on December 12, 2024, and all chat channels except for one are reported to have been locked for further discussions.

What was in the blog section? Through the numerous blog posts from the developers, one could track quite well what promises and claims had been made over the past years and how little of that has actually been implemented to date.

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How does the community react? Various players and supporters are watching Jeromy Walsh and his actions closely and are, of course, discussing each of the aforementioned deadline delays, for example here on Reddit.

WonderboyUK writes on Reddit: “There were no updates in Discord either, he has just been gone for months and has not met his own deadlines, pretty typical, hahaha.”
Totallynotaswede doesn’t understand it (via Reddit): “It’s so ridiculous, why doesn’t he just say ‘coming back soon’. Why does he keep setting a date? It must be a joke, right?”
WhaneTheWhip is visibly angry (via Reddit): The holidays are a busy time for him, during which he and his wife are busy spending the money he stole from people.

In a second post on Reddit, WonderboyUK explains that he worked as a moderator for Chronicles of Elyria a few years ago and therefore occasionally was able to talk to Jeromy Walsh and other employees. His impression:

I truly believe that this man had no malicious intentions at all. He was so passionate about the game, he invested so many hours and made so many personal sacrifices (like other employees) to try to achieve something with the game. It was simply unfortunate that he tried to achieve so much with a budget that was not sustainable. I fully agree that it will probably never see the light of day, but he definitely started with the best of intentions.

Another MMORPG project that has been in development hell for ages is Camelot Unchained by industry veteran Mark Jacobs (Dark Age of Camelot). According to an update from March 2024, it is set to be released by the end of 2025. However, there have been recent reports of extensive layoffs: After layoffs, supporters want to sue the studio behind Camelot Unchained, DAoC veteran remains silent

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One of the most powerful factions of Dune is not mentioned at all in the new films, even though it is essential for trade.

Niko Hernes 4. February 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

The universe of Dune consists of many actors who are entangled in the fate of the universe. However, the new movies by Denis Villeneuve show only a fraction of these constructs. One of the most important factions is almost not shown at all.

Which faction is it? One of the most powerful factions in the Dune universe is the Spacing Guild, as they have a monopoly on space travel. They control trade routes and the transport of goods and people.

Together with the great houses and the Empire, the Spacing Guild decided on the Great Convention. These were rules and structures that were supposed to ensure that humans remain the great species of the universe. For example, rules for wars were also established.

In this construct, the Spacing Guild has an important function that takes the form of the Navigators.

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An essential ability for the universe

Why are the Navigators so important? After the great war against the thinking machines, the Spacing Guild began mental training with the Bene Gesserit. They trained the Navigators there. These could see into the future with the resource Spice.

This is essential for traveling at light speed. The Navigators were the only beings in the Dune universe who could perform such travels. A monopoly was created, making the Guild incredibly important and powerful. Without a large army or strong weapons, the Guild can annihilate entire planets by ceasing trade.

Without the Spacing Guild, there is no economy, and societies would be destroyed. Even the Empire could not easily confront the Guild.

Depending on the adaptation, the Navigators are not people as one might imagine. They are humans whose appearance resembles aliens. Often, they are in tanks filled with Spice.

However, in Denis Villeneuve’s films, they have not really been seen so far.

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In the new films of Dune, the Guild has not been active so far

In the current adaptation, the Spacing Guild has not had any relevance so far. At the swearing-in of Leto Atreides on Arrakis, they are indeed guests, but they are only explicitly mentioned in production notes. In the 2021 film, they are visually represented almost like priests wearing a kind of space helmet.

It should be noted that in the original novels, they only become important with the second book, Dune Messiah. Before that, the Guild warned the Bene Gesserit that they had foreseen a difficult time in the future.

In the 1984 adaptation by David Lynch, the Navigators were already present. They were depicted as grotesque creatures in large Spice tanks. In the year 2000, Dune was adapted as a TV series by the Sy-Fy channel. The Spacing Guild also made an appearance there.

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Relevant for Dune: Messiah

Will the Spacing Guild become important? In the books by Frank Herbert, the Guild later intervenes in the machinations of Paul Atreides, who causes a power shift on Arrakis, the only Spice planet.

This leads to tensions, as like all other factions, the Spacing Guild is dependent on Spice. As already hinted in the new films, Paul ensures that the known power structures of the universe are changed.

When will the next film be released? An official date is not yet known, but work on the film has already begun. Many believe that Dune Messiah is expected to be released in late 2026, as Warner Bros. is planning a Denis Villeneuve event film at that time. Nothing fits this better than Dune: Messiah. Until then, we can expect a new game in the Dune universe, which MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is excited about: I have played thousands of hours of survival games, but Dune: Awakening is different from any of them

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WoW: The 5 most terrible features that Blizzard actually thought were good

Cortyn 4. February 2025 Reading time 7 minutes

World of Warcraft has had many, many bad ideas. Today, we take a look back at some of these terrible features.

In more than 20 years, the developers at Blizzard have tried a lot in World of Warcraft. Sometimes popular features were slightly changed, sometimes new features were implemented that failed spectacularly. And sometimes, even innovations were brought to Azeroth that most players have never heard of – because they were so underdeveloped or they represented a really bad alternative to existing things.

We take a look back at the 5 least popular features that failed spectacularly in World of Warcraft.

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The first voice chat in World of Warcraft

Today, it’s standard for games to come with their own voice chat, especially in multiplayer games. However, this was not always the case, especially during the time of the “old” World of Warcraft.

So it was quite a sensation when Blizzard introduced an in-game voice chat with Patch 2.2 that guilds and raid groups could use to communicate and coordinate in dungeons or raids.

Well, at least in theory.

The feature failed spectacularly. Not only was the “Voice over IP” variant that was implemented in World of Warcraft absolutely atrociously bad – it also didn’t resonate with the community.

At that time, programs like TeamSpeak 2 or Ventrilo were very popular and were usually used by most guilds. The quality of the voice chat was much better than in World of Warcraft and the use of these programs was well established. No one wanted to switch to a lower quality version just because it was now possible in the game.

Therefore, it’s not surprising that the first voice chat of World of Warcraft was quickly forgotten almost immediately after its release.

By the way: This graphic was used to promote the feature back then. At that time, “Rick Rolling” was still in vogue:

Only with Patch 8.0, the release of Battle for Azeroth, did Blizzard revise the voice chat and better integrate it into the entire Battle.net environment so that it also works outside of the game.

The voice chat in WoW still isn’t really popular – however, there are (at least rumored!) some guilds and raids that sometimes make use of it – unlike the first version of the voice chat.

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Players buy a graphics card for 2,300 euros, but just a few hours later the RTX 5090 is already dead

Yana 4. February 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

The new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 & 5090D are here and are already causing issues for some gamers. Users report that their GPUs are no longer recognized after installing the latest drivers or have even become unusable.

Since the release of the RTX 5090 & 5090D on January 30, reports of serious problems have been increasing. The RTX 5090D, a variant of the RTX 5090 designed specifically for the Chinese market with reduced AI capabilities, is particularly affected. Many users report that their graphics cards become unusable after the first use.

The frustrating thing is that gamers have paid a lot of money for the RTX 5090. In Germany, you have to pay at least €2,329 (RRP) if the graphics card is not already sold out (via marketplace.nvidia.com). However, due to high demand, the price at release was significantly higher.

What problems are the cards experiencing? On Chinese platforms such as Chiphell, Baidu, and Bilibili, users report that their cards suddenly are no longer recognized after installing the latest NVIDIA drivers. The affected GPUs either show a black screen, are no longer recognized by the BIOS, or do not respond at all. One user describes that his RTX 5090D from Colorful stopped working immediately after the driver installation, with no signal available over HDMI or DisplayPort.

These cards are affected: It is reportedly the cards from Colorful and Manli that are particularly affected, but there are also reports of the same problems with Gigabyte models. Cards from Colorful and Manli are only sold in China, while Gigabyte also operates internationally. A seller on the Chinese platform Goofish also claims that all RTX 5090 & 5090D cards could be affected by this problem.

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It is currently unclear why graphics cards fail to start

What is the cause of the problems? Although the exact cause of the issues is still unknown, there are some potential explanations. The new NVIDIA driver is suspected of causing the GPUs to no longer be recognized after its installation. The BIOS could also play a role, as some users report that their graphics card is not displayed in Windows or in the BIOS.

Another problem could be related to PCIe 5.0 compatibility. The RTX 50 series is the first fully Gen.5-capable GPU series, which could lead to signal disruptions on some older motherboards. Some users have resolved the issue by changing the PCIe interface from 5.0 to 4.0 in the BIOS, indicating that some motherboards or graphics cards with PCIe 5.0 may not function properly yet.

Could German buyers be affected? In principle, it is unlikely for now, as primarily the graphics cards from manufacturers Colorful and Manli are affected: both manufacturers only produce for the Chinese market. You also cannot purchase the D variant of the RTX 5090 in Germany.

However, it is unclear whether normal RTX 5090 models are also affected. Since, for instance, Gigabyte also sells graphics cards internationally, including in the German market. Therefore, we cannot give you an absolute guarantee that cards in DE are not affected.

We are asking NVIDIA for you whether German players could also be affected.

What can you do if you have such problems?

What you can do: If you have problems with your graphics card, there are generally several ways to check your GPU for errors or to test it. There are also warning signs for defects in your graphics card that may indicate that your card is already having issues and may fail.

Switch PCIe to 4.0: Changing from 5.0 to 4.0 can help if the GPU is not recognized.
CMOS reset of BIOS: The CMOS stores important BIOS and hardware settings. A reset to factory settings may help.
Wait with driver installation: It may be wise to wait until NVIDIA confirms or resolves the problem.
Check 16-pin cable: Ensure that it is properly seated and is the current version, as older cables can lead to damage.
Return policy: In extreme cases, you can make use of a return.

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The tense supply situation could inadvertently have positive effects on the new GPUs. Whether NVIDIA can solve the problem with a driver update or whether there are deeper hardware issues remains to be seen. However, not only NVIDIA has released new graphics cards, but AMD is launching a new graphics card this quarter as well.

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12 of the best Pokémon in Pokémon GO in February – Don’t miss them

Max Handwerk 4. February 2025 Reading time 4 minutes

February in Pokémon GO is going to be really strong. Because you shouldn’t miss 12 Pokémon – they are among the best.

What’s happening in Pokémon GO? A lot, because February has a lot of events to offer that bring some of the top Pokémon in the game. The month is packed with legendary Pokémon – and not just any.

Because this month, several of the best legendaries can be caught in the game. Additionally, there are two real highlights in the Mega Evolutions.

Sure: Many of these Pokémon have appeared in Pokémon GO before. But if you’ve missed them so far, or if you’re lacking strong specimens or the necessary candies, you can catch up now.

When do the Pokémon appear? You can find the dates here in the list:

Dialga, February 1 – 6 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Mega Tyranitar, February 6 – 17 (Mega Raids)
Unbound Hoopa, February 15 (Raid Day)
Mega Salamence, February 17 – March 4 (Mega Raids)
Xerneas, February 17 – 24 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Yveltal, February 17 – 24 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Terrakion, February 25 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Kobalion, February 25 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Voltolos, February 26 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Demeteros, February 26 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Reshiram, February 27 (5-star raids + raid hour)
Zekrom, February 28 (5-star raids + raid hour)

What makes these Pokémon special? There is something for both raid fighters and in PvP. Below we summarize where you can best use the monsters.

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5 Pokémon that are very strong in raids

Mega Tyranitar is one of the best Mega Evolutions overall. It is unbeatable as a Dark attacker, and it also impresses as a Rock attacker.
- It is in Mega Raids from February 6 – 17.
Mega Salamence also has a lot to offer as a raid attacker, both as a Ground and Dragon type.
- You will find it in Mega Raids from February 17 to March 4.
Terrakion is one of the best Fighting attackers in raids overall. Additionally, it is a strong counter against Chansey and Blissey, which like to sit in gyms.
- It is in raids on February 25, and on that day it also has a raid hour alongside Virizion and Kobalion.
Voltolos in the Incarnate form is one of the best Electric attackers in raids.
- You will find it in raids on February 26, and it also has a raid hour with Thundurus and Demeteros.
The unbound Hoopa is a powerful Psychic raid attacker and has been very limited in availability until now.
- You will receive it on February 15 during its own raid day.

4 Pokémon that are very strong in PvP

Yveltal is one of the top monsters in the Master League, and also a decent attacker for raids.
- It is in raids from February 17 to 24, on February 19 it has a raid hour with Xerneas.
Xerneas is very strong in PvP, especially because of its move Geomancy, which provides energy very quickly,
- It appears simultaneously with Yveltal.
Kobalion is very strong in the Ultra League, it is one of the best fighters in the Great League.
- It will appear in raids on February 25, together with Terrakion and Virizion. It also has its raid hour on that day.
Dialga is very good in PvP, especially in the Master League. Additionally, you can secure Dialga candies during a catch, which you can also use with your Origin Dialga if you have one.
- Dialga is still in raids until February 6. On February 5, it has a raid hour.

3 true all-rounders

Demeteros in the Incarnate form is one of the absolute best Pokémon in the Master League. Additionally, it is a very good Ground attacker.
- Demeteros appears on February 26 together with Thundurus and Voltolos in raids, also has its raid hour then.
Reshiram is an absolutely powerful Fire attacker, and is also very useful in the Master League.
- Reshiram dominates the raids on February 27, including a raid hour.
For Zekrom, the same applies as for Reshiram – but as an Electric attacker.
- It appears in raids on February 28 and also has a raid hour then.

In February, you will encounter more interesting Pokémon, which may not be super strong, but are interesting for collectors. This includes the Pokémon Cupidos, which could only be obtained during a very short opportunity. You will encounter it in raids from February 6 to 17, and it also has a raid hour on February 12. Read more about the Cupidos event in Pokémon GO here.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player Spares Enemies That Everyone Else Kills – Realizes They’re Not So Bad

Sophia Weiss 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Even more than 1.5 years after the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, players are still discovering new dialogues. Because a player spared certain enemies that he usually always kills in his current run, he learns about their absolutely tragic fate.

Which enemies are being referred to? On Reddit, the Baldur’s Gate 3 player Soft_Stage_446 reports about his current run on the Tactician difficulty. In Act 3, he wants to confront the NPC Mystic Carrion, as he has in his previous runs. This character resides in the Philgrave estate next to the Counting House down by the dock.

Carrion is an enemy at max level 12 and is therefore not so easy to handle. As a mummy necromancer, he has 7 Ancient Servants and the ghast Ulnar at his side in battle. It is these zombies that turn out to be actually friendly fellows under heavy oppression.

As rare as the dialogues with the freed zombies are, they are not the only scarcely seen features of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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There are secret rooms in Baldur’s Gate 3 that only a few of you will ever see

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In this villa, only one must die – The Master

How did the player discover this? Actually, it was the player’s mission to clear out Mystic Carrion as in every other run and empty the house. However, in his current playthrough, he did not enter the house through the hidden door at the side of the house, but via the roof. He wanted to take out all the minor enemies before the boss fight.

However, the zombie minions do not attack and instead of disposing of them, he talks to them. This way, Soft_Stage_446 learns how poorly Mystic Carrion treats his subjects. As a consequence, the player decides that in this run, only one NPC in the house would meet their end: Mystic Carrion himself.

What happens if you spare the zombies? The fight against Carrion is no picnic, especially if you try not to take out the undead he commands. Moreover, Carrion respawns after a long rest if you do not destroy his scattered innards around the world.

However, after several attempts, the player succeeded. The result is a villa now solely populated by zombies, all of whom can have their own dialogues. They even thank the player characters.

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For example, the ghast Ulnar remarks that the character would smell of Carrion’s flesh and hopes that Carrion tasted good. An Ancient Servant even thanks in his ancient, native language. Another ghast is just hungry.

Carrion is overall a very unpleasant character, but he has no greater impact on the main story. You also have to seek him out to find him. The same goes for another enemy in Act 3, whom you can recruit for the final battle with some skill: Hidden Ally makes the final battle in Baldur’s Gate 3 much easier, but you have to pay a high price

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Pokémon GO: “Small but Mighty” event is coming and brings legendary monsters that many missed

Max Handwerk 4. February 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is a new event coming up: “Small but mighty.” This also brings a raid boss that caused trouble last year. This time, however, everyone can catch it.

What kind of monster is this? The legendary Pokémon Cupidos belongs to the so-called “forces of nature,” which also include Boreos, Voltolos, and Demeteros. It originally appeared in “Pokémon Legends: Arceus,” and last year, this “Pokémon of love” also made its debut in Pokémon GO.

The problem: It only appeared on February 14, Valentine’s Day. Additionally, it was only available in top raids. These are:

Extremely difficult and require many trainers.
Only challengeable in person, not via remote raid.
And they are time-limited as well.

The raids with Cupidos then ran from 12:00 to 13:00, from 13:00 to 14:00, from 17:00 to 18:00, and from 18:00 to 19:00. So it was only available for four hours in total.

Thematically, the Pokémon fit with Valentine’s Day, but it didn’t suit the scheduling for many trainers. This led to criticism.

This is what is happening now: Almost a year later, Cupidos is returning. It will make its first appearance as part of the event “Small but mighty,” which Pokémon GO has just announced.

When will Cupidos appear? It will show up in raids starting February 6 at 10:00 AM. This is the second event day. It will then remain available as a level 5 raid boss until February 17.

So it will be available in the long term and in the easier level 5 raids. Thus, you can finally catch it if you missed it so far.

But what else does the event bring? We summarize it for you here.

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All contents of “Small but mighty” in Pokémon GO – Cupidos, Micrick and more

When does the event run? “Small but mighty” runs from February 5, 10:00 AM, to February 8, 8:00 PM. Additionally, Cupidos will be available until February 17. However, all other bonuses will only be active during the event period.

What bonuses are there? You will receive double XP when catching, and you will have a higher chance of encountering XXL and XXS Pokémon.

Furthermore, you can catch Micrick officially for the first time as a shiny in Pokémon GO. It accidentally appeared in the game once before but was then deactivated. Now, the actual shiny debut of the little insect is happening.

Pokémon in the wild: Here you can find the Pokémon that you will encounter in the wild during the event. Possible shinies have an asterisk*.

Paras*
Natu*
Burmy (Plant Cloak)*
Burmy (Sand Cloak)*
Burmy (Trash Cloak)*
Wattzapf*
Zapplardin*
Flabébé (Red Flowers)* – Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Flabébé (Blue Flowers)* – Asia-Pacific Region
Flabébé (Yellow Flowers)* – American Continent
Flabébé (White Flowers)*
Flabébé (Orange Flowers)*
Micrick*

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In raids: Here you will encounter Dialga* until February 6, and afterwards Cupidos in the level 5 raids. The Mega Raids will feature Mega-Meditalis* until February 6, after which it will be replaced by Mega-Despotar. The switches always occur at 10:00 AM.

In eggs:

Togepi*
Azurill*
Knospi*
Klingplim*
Psiau*
Dedenne*

Additionally, the event will feature various field research tasks and also a limited-time research. You can also complete a collector challenge, and you can participate in showcases for the event. It is the first major event of the coming month. You can find all dates and events in February 2025 for Pokémon GO here.

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Battlefield Labs Registration – Here’s How to Join the New Playtest

Dariusz Müller 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

EA has introduced a new program with Battlefield Labs where players can contribute to improving the shooter. Here you will find out how to participate.

What is Battlefield Labs? This is a new testing environment that EA has announced for the upcoming Battlefield.

Players should have the opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the game through playtests and help in the development and improvement with their feedback.
While there have been similar testing environments in the past, Battlefield Labs is supposed to test “much more content,” according to EA
- Combat, Maps, Destruction, Game Modes, New Features, Weapons, Vehicles, Gadgets

The feedback is supposed to help prioritize; in finding out what needs improvement and what feels like the “true” Battlefield experience, it is stated in a 5-minute video from EA.

You can watch the full video here:

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How to participate in Battlefield Labs

To be able to participate as a tester in Battlefield Labs, you need to register for the program on the Electronic Arts website.

Go to EA.com
Click on “Register now”
Log in to your EA account with your email address
Sign up for playtesting. To do this, click on “Sign in”
You will be prompted to read and accept EA’s playtesting agreements in order to proceed
The website will now indicate that you are part of the playtesting community. You can then fill out a short form to tell more about yourself – such as what type of playtest you want to participate in. Click on “Get started” to do this

EA also states that your position in the registration queue does not affect whether you will be invited for a test. So it’s not a big deal if you register late.

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If you want to receive additional updates about Battlefield Labs and a possible participation, EA offers its own Discord server that you can easily join with your Discord account.

You can join the server here: Battlefield Discord

On the Discord server, you will now find a channel called battlefield-labs-news where you will find the latest news on the topic.

The upcoming Battlefield will be watched closely by many shooter fans. As soon as there is more concrete information about the next Battlefield, it could earn a spot on our list of the most exciting shooters of 2025. Currently, other games are represented: 10 new shooters that are particularly interesting in 2025

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A man stored 7,000 Apple computers to sell them later: But Apple demanded the remains back and decided to bury them

Benedikt Schlotmann 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A man bought thousands of computers from Apple to upgrade them. But in the end, the plans failed and Apple destroyed the remaining units that were left. Thus, a piece of computer history disappeared 30 years ago on a landfill in Utah.

What kind of computers are we talking about? The Apple Lisa was the first computer to offer a graphical interface and a real PC mouse in 1983, but it was a financial disaster for Apple. This was mainly due to the high selling price of $9,995 for such a device. Adjusted for inflation, that would roughly be about 24,600 Euros today (via in2013dollars).

This is where Bob Cook comes into play. Cook became enthusiastic about the failed Apple computer and bought thousands of the old computers. It is said that there were a total of 7,000 units, which he supposedly bought for a bargain price. Cook acquired the devices to resell them, as Apple no longer wanted to handle the sale after discontinuing the Lisa in 1985.

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Developer upgrades old computers from Apple, but Apple doesn’t like the ambitious plans

Here was Cook’s plan: Bob Cook aimed to give the old devices a second chance with his company “Sun Remarketing, Inc.”: He invested $200,000 in research and development to turn this faulty device into something they called “Lisa Professional”. A completely improved version of the old device that was supposed to compete with the new Macintosh. The investment mainly focused on an emulator named “MacWorks Plus” and on MacWorks XL to support older software.

Apple writes off the remaining devices: In September 1989, Apple demanded the return of the remaining stock from Bob Cook. A legal process began, but Cook did not want to confront the lawyers in Cupertino. Specifically, this was probably about a clause in the sales contract that gave Apple the right to reclaim the unsold devices. According to various reports (such as via webarchive.com), this involved about 2,700 units that were still left.

Moreover, Apple is said to have received about $34 as a tax benefit for every $100 in written-off value. Given the almost $10,000 selling price, that must have been quite a lot. This was reported by the English magazine TheVerge, which refers to an old newspaper article in a report.

What happened to the computers in the end? Ultimately, the computers ended up on a landfill in Logan, Utah, crushed and buried. A team from TheVerge visited the landfill in Utah a few years ago, only to find that the computers could no longer be salvaged. By now they are buried meters deep under years of trash.

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A Blizzard dev who really understood Diablo 4 is now working on a new game for Riot

Benedict Grothaus 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Adam Jackson left Blizzard a few days ago. Most recently, he worked on Diablo 4 and was extremely popular in the community. Now, the developer reveals what’s next for him.

Who is the developer?

Adam Jackson worked at Blizzard for 16 years, first as a Game Master and Support, then as a Game Designer for Heroes of the Storm, and finally as Lead Class Designer for Diablo 4.
In the Diablo 4 community, Jackson was considered one of the devs who had a lot of knowledge about the game and addressed issues directly. Many appreciated his expertise. He stated: “You have to play the game to understand the problems.”
When Jackson appeared in Campfire Chats, it was usually a good sign for many. Accordingly, many fans expressed their concern when Adam Jackson announced that he was leaving Blizzard.

This is what Adam Jackson is doing now: In a post on X, Jackson explains what he will be doing after leaving Blizzard. Just a few days after his departure, he has already secured a position at Riot, the creators of League of Legends.

Here, he is now working as a Senior Manager on an “unannounced title.” He cannot yet disclose which game it is, but he looks forward to the day when everyone can try it out.

A Senior Manager typically ensures that their product meets company standards and drives development forward. They also need to understand what players want and communicate those wishes to their teams in a way that can be properly integrated into the game.

Riot is currently building its worlds quite extensively:

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Welcome to Noxus – Opening Video for the First LoL Season 2025

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What is Riot actually working on right now?

Jackson’s project at Riot has not yet been announced, which is why we cannot say exactly what he is working on. Riot itself is primarily known for League of Legends and its spin-offs Teamfight Tactics and Legends of Runeterra.

With Valorant, Riot currently has a shooter and competitor to Counter-Strike that is continually being developed. Moreover, the company achieved enormous success in the series and film landscape with Arcane and helps smaller studios develop games for them – such as Ruined King, a tactical RPG that was extremely well received.

However, the biggest new project is the “LoL-MMO,” an MMORPG that Riot has been working on for years, but about which there is only sparse information. A release before 2027 is unlikely.

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The new patch of Path of Exile 2 helps you finally defeat the toughest bosses

Cedric Holmeier 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Path of Exile 2 have announced the next patch for the ARPG. With one change, the game will become much easier.

What kind of patch is this? The new patch 0.1.1c is set to be released in Path of Exile 2 this week. The developers are focusing on improving the game’s quality as well as some bug fixes.

The new update is expected to go live on Thursdays or Fridays. The last patches were also released on these weekdays. However, an important change in the update will benefit everyone.

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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items

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Less Punishment

How does the update help you? After the hardest boss in the game, the Arbiter of Ash, was changed weeks ago, this is now happening with other bosses in the game. The boss fights in the areas “Twisted Domain” and “Crux of Nothingness” as well as the fight against “Olroth, Origin of the Fall” will now have five attempts instead of just one as before.

This gives you the opportunity to approach the boss multiple times if your character dies on the first attempt. This is beneficial for many players, as there have been recent complaints that the more challenging content in Path of Exile 2 is being neglected by gamers because the death of the character is punished so harshly.

The respawn mechanic will function exactly like with the Arbiter of Ash, with the exact number of attempts depending on the difficulty level.

What else is supposed to change? In addition to the changes to the hardest bosses in the game, there will be further small improvements. The update will also show icons for Strongboxes on the minimap. Additionally, the icons for league mechanics will always be visible on the minimap, regardless of how far you move away from them.

Several maps are expected to receive more checkpoints and the current checkpoint positions are to be improved. Minions will soon be able to squeeze through small gaps if they have been stuck for a certain amount of time beforehand.

Along with some bug fixes, the new update will also introduce a new slash command. With /ResetAtlas you will soon be able to reset your atlas if it’s broken. For controller players, the font size will also be adjusted and navigation through items will be improved.

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The improvements for the ARPG are not yet complete. Only when the patch is here will we learn about their full extent. In the predecessor of Path of Exile 2, there are currently no new updates. However, this does not stop adventurers from starting their own new league: Players are eagerly waiting for the next league of Path of Exile, it takes too long for them, they just start their own

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One of the most exciting co-op shooters of 2025 invites you to test it – The predecessor was 88% positive on Steam

Dariusz Müller 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Killing Floor 3 launches in March on PC and consoles. The predecessor was well received by many players.

What kind of game is it? Killing Floor 3 is a co-op shooter that will be released on March 25, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and can be played with up to 5 friends.

The predecessor, Killing Floor 2, was very well received by many players, gathering around 83,000 reviews on Steam and achieving 88% positive ratings. Killing Floor 3 aims to follow in its footsteps and continue the successful formula. Accordingly, you will also fight against the so-called Zeds in the third installment of the series. These are genetically modified monsters that pursue you in hordes resembling zombies.

The “Killing Floor” games are considered extremely brutal. The developers say that Killing Floor 3 has “more gore” compared to its predecessor, so a lot of blood is involved. The game is therefore rated for ages 18 and up and is not suitable for children.

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Killing Floor 3 invites to beta 1 month before release

What kind of test is this? One month before the release of Killing Floor 3, the developers open the doors of the shooter for a closed beta. You can register for this test and, with a bit of luck, gain a first impression of the gameplay.

The beta starts on February 20 and ends a few days later on February 24, 2025.

How do I participate in the test? You can register for the closed beta on the official Killing Floor 3 website. There, you will need to provide your email address to join the waiting list.

Here you can join the waiting list for the closed beta:

KillingFloor3.com

Once you enter your email address, you will be prompted to click on a link. If you click on the link, you have the chance to gain access to the beta. However, by doing so, you also agree to receive marketing emails regarding Killing Floor 3.

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Who is Killing Floor 3 interesting for? Killing Floor 3 primarily targets shooter fans who enjoy PvE shooting and like to fight against countless monsters in various forms.

The game might also be particularly interesting for you if you:

had a lot of fun with Helldivers 2 or Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in 2024
enjoy playing turn-based horde modes like “Black Ops 6: Zombies”
don’t mind if the battles get intense at times.

For MeinMMO editor Dariusz, Killing Floor 3 is definitely one of the most exciting shooters of 2025. You can see which other games made the list on MeinMMO: 10 new shooters that are particularly interesting in 2025 – These releases should be marked on your calendar

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Reviews for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Are Here: This Is What the Reviews on Metacritic Say

Christos Tsogos 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is not far away, but before fans decide to purchase, they want to know what the reviews promise. Therefore, we provide you with information about what the first tests promise for the RPG.

Is there information about the review embargo? On February 3rd at 5:00 PM the review embargo fell for everyone, and with it, all tests were published. So far, things look strong for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, as the game has a score of 87 points on Metacritic from 102 reviews (as of February 4th, 09:18 AM).

MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro have also published their tests, and these look promising. Here are the tests:

Update from February 4, 2025: The reviews have been updated, and the first voices from Metacritic have been listed.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: CGI trailer shows the turbulent life of Heinrich

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87 on Metacritic raises hopes for a strong release

What can I expect? On Metacritic, 102 reviews have been submitted, structured as follows (as of February 4th, 09:20 AM):

PC: 49 reviews with an overall score of 87
- 45 positive
- 4 mixed
XBOX: 9 reviews with an overall score of 88
- 9 positive
PS5: 44 reviews with an overall score of 88
- 41 positive
- 3 mixed

Almost all praise especially the open world, the detailed representation of the medieval period, and the exciting continuation of the story around Heinrich.

Gamer Escape was completely captivated by the story: “I even found it hard to distract myself for other things when I had to. From beginning to end, I thought about nothing else.”

Dexerto also assures fans that if you liked part 1, you will love part 2: “However, if you were a fan of the first game, there is so much to enjoy here. It’s clearly the game Warhorse wanted to make in 2018, and it’s been improved in so many little ways. Bigger and better, it’s a must-play.”

Is there anything to criticize? Yes, there were some points of criticism. Mainly, there were some slow moments in the story, the first-person perspective, and the unnecessary yet meaningful prerequisite of prior knowledge.

For those who did not play the first part, it may be difficult to build a connection with the characters and potentially follow the story.

Lastly, there were some voices regarding the PS5 version that talked about performance issues and graphical glitches. The site cgmagonline.com stated: “The captivating world and attention to detail held me in the first 10 hours. But after that, the game took a turn. Frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and performance issues began to accumulate.”

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Brief overview – What is Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you again take on the role of Heinrich, the former son of a blacksmith. After a bloody massacre in his village, he longs for revenge. The story picks up where part 1 left off.

In addition to the detailed recreation of Bohemia, you can gain insights into how life, clothing style, and behavior of people during that time were supposed to look like. If you are looking for more information about the release, we have the right overview for you: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Everything about start time, preload, editions, and scope

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A mutant from Marvel is so powerful that he is essentially immortal – The film studio still handled him unspectacularly

Niko Hernes 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The mutants of the X-Men sometimes have useful, sometimes quirky, and sometimes simply powerful abilities. Many of these can also be seen in the movies from 20th Century Fox. However, one of these mutants should actually not have died, as it contradicts his ability.

Which mutant is it? In the universe of the X-Men, there are many mutants who do not even have combat abilities, yet are incredibly powerful. Among them is Darwin, whose real name is Armando Muñoz. He debuted in X-Men: Deadly Genesis No. 2 and is more of a side character of the X-Men.

His ability is, as his name suggests, that he can adapt to any situation and environment. This makes him virtually indestructible. If he is underwater, gills can grow for him to survive. The only drawback of his ability is that he cannot control how he adapts.

He even has a film appearance. In X-Men: First Class, he was a mutant who faced off against the villain Sebastian Shaw. However, his ability is ignored in the film, even though it is explained beforehand.

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X-Men: First Class – Trailer for the superhero movie by Fox

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Darwin should have survived in the film

What happens to Darwin in X-Men: First Class? Darwin is one of the many mutants who also confront the villain Sebastian Shaw in the film. Earlier, a group of young mutants showed each other their abilities. Darwin sticks his head into an aquarium and suddenly he grows gills.

Later in the film, Sebastian Shaw appears and tells the young mutants to join his side; those who do not are his enemies. Darwin also sided with him, but actually only as a trap. Another mutant shot several energy blasts at Shaw in a moment of inattention while Darwin was protecting a female mutant.

Shaw can absorb energy, and he did so. Darwin tries to attack Shaw, but Shaw then kills him with a small energy ball that destroys him from the inside out. The problem with this is that he should have adapted. This seems particularly quirky because his ability is even explained beforehand.

In a comic event, Darwin even fought against the Hulk. His ability then caused Darwin to teleport automatically to escape. So it is actually impossible for him to die (via YouTube). Darwin is not a powerful fighter who can defeat many people, but he himself cannot be defeated either, as he simply adapts.

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Why did they let him die? One might assume that the writers didn’t know any other way to defeat him. Since he is not a major character in the film, the issue could have been resolved differently without ignoring his ability. Another mistake by Marvel can be found here: A logic error in Marvel causes Spider-Man not to exist at all in his first film

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Players are impatiently waiting for the next league of Path of Exile, takes too long for them, they just start their own

Cedric Holmeier 4. February 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

After players have been waiting for a new league in Path of Exile for a long time and have been repeatedly put off, they have now taken matters into their own hands.

Why have players been waiting so long? For almost seven months, players of Path of Exile have not received any new updates. The reason for this is the release of the successor, which forced the developers to put all resources into the development of PoE2.

Recently, the head of Path of Exile admitted that he has broken his promise, but this was the only way to ensure the release of Path of Exile 2. For fans, this statement was a breach of trust and a severe disappointment, as they were supposed to wait until after the release of the major 0.2.0 update of Path of Exile 2 for a new league.

This took too long for many, so they took matters into their own hands.

Here you can see how the bosses of Path of Exile 2 are created:

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Community starts its own league

How did the community address the problem? Players of Path of Exile have waited long enough for a new league and have quickly created their own. Under the leadership of PoE content creator Pohx (via YouTube), more than 28,000 players have come together to start their own league.

In Path of Exile, players have the possibility to create their own league according to their rules. However, this is not free, and in the case of 30,000 player slots for the content creator’s own league, it has cost about €18,000.

The league offers all adventurers a fresh start in the settlers mechanics from the current season. With the new league, all gamers can experience Path of Exile from the beginning, without the inflated economy and the other problems that the advanced league currently brings with it.

What rules are there to observe? The league runs with the current settings without major changes. Only the time until when you can play is limited. The league only runs until April 1, 2025, and the slots are arranged so that you can only join by invitation.

The content creator’s league is, however, not the only private league starting now. In the forum at pathofexile.com, you can find many new leagues with which you can start now or in a few days. So if you have had enough of standard Path of Exile or its successor, you can start the game anew here.

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The strongest bosses in Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3 according to lore in the power ranking

Christos Tsogos 4. February 2025 Reading time 7 minutes

The Dark Souls series is primarily known for its brutally difficult bosses, and there are dozens of them spread across three games. But which of them is actually the strongest? MeinMMO’s Souls expert Christos Tsogos examines the big bosses and assigns them ranks.

How is this ranking determined? This ranking does not consider only the pure gameplay of the bosses, meaning how difficult a boss is to defeat. Instead, it evaluates how powerful the bosses are according to their lore and story.

Even though Dark Souls is mainly known for its gameplay, there is a huge world behind the games, full of story that fans gather in absurdly large databases. The ranking is derived from descriptions of items, dialogues with NPCs, and quests.

Who is writing this?

MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos has been exploring the lore of Dark Souls since the release of the first part. Through fan theories, lore videos, and summaries of all the information, Christos has acquired a wealth of background knowledge. Enough to be able to determine which of the bosses from Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3 are truly powerful.

In doing so, only their theoretical strengths as well as their power and influence in the world are taken into account. Our ranking invites you to engage in discussions. If you disagree, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

Important about the ranking: The list also includes the bosses from the DLCs. To avoid overwhelming the list, I have limited it to the 10 strongest with a detailed Top 5.

These are the strongest:

Rank 10: Black Dragon Kalameet (Dark Souls 1)
Rank 9: Midir (Dark Souls 3)
Rank 8: Chaos Creature of Izalith (Dark Souls 1)
Rank 7: Nameless King (Dark Souls 3)
Rank 6: Burnt White King (Dark Souls 2)

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Rank 5: Manus, Father of the Abyss (Dark Souls 1)

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Manus is a central boss and character in the events of the DLC of Dark Souls 1. He is responsible for Oolacile falling victim to the abyss. He corrupted all the inhabitants and the surrounding land with the power of darkness and resides in the deepest part of the city.

Once, Manus was a human sorcerer. In fact, his remains rested in a grave beneath Oolacile, but the sorcerers of the city found and eventually tortured him. The reason for this is not entirely clear. Theories suggest that he was one of the dwarf princes who received a piece of the Dark Soul from the stealthy dwarf.

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How powerful Manus is becomes clear in his handling of the Dark Soul: in his rage he unleashed the abyss and has thereby destroyed a large part of Lordran. Despite the strongest knights of Gwyn, such as Gough and Artorias, Manus could not be defeated and continued to conquer the surrounding area.

The abyss is endless, and although Manus could not control it, he could at least summon it as a weapon and pose a threat to the gods, who otherwise gaze fearlessly upon their enemies. Without the protagonist from Dark Souls 1, the abyss would have spread further.

His strengths lie primarily in sorcery, but Manus can also deal powerful blows in melee combat. Additionally, he has the ability to warp space and time to bring the protagonist into the past, which is rather unusual, but speaks for his power.

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A merchant in Diablo 4 was considered a tip for the best items, now players say: He is useless

Nicole Wakulczyk 4. February 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

In the previous season, a vendor in Diablo 4 was the best place for Uniques. Even Mythic Uniques could drop there. But with Season 7, Blizzard changed something, and many players agree: The vendor is now almost useless.

Which vendor is being discussed? It is about the Curiosities Vendor in Diablo 4, where you can “gamble” loot for collected Obolusses. You select items from a specific category, which can then have a rarity from common to unique when they drop.

At the Torment levels, ancestral items are the pinnacle for strong builds. These “bequeathed” items always have at least one GA (greater affix) and an item power of 800. This means: better affix rolls and more power, making them the best items in the game. You will find them as Legendary, Uniques and Mythic Uniques.

In Season 6, the Curiosities Vendor was one of the best places for the coveted items, and Diablo expert Raxxanterax feared a nerf of the “Gambler”. With the new Season 7, this has indeed happened.

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Why is the vendor now useless? On Reddit, Entire_Helicopter_94 shares their experiences with the Curiosities Vendor and shows what they got for 2,000 Obolusses. Thanks to the ashes from the “seasonal blessing,” they had a 40% higher chance to receive a second item per purchase. It is not apparent at what difficulty level they are playing.

The screenshot shows that they “gambled” a total of 32 amulets, including:

3 Legendary
15 yellow items
14 blue items

We also blew our Obolusses and gambled for rings until the inventory was full. We got 4 legendary rings – but none of them were “bequeathed” items:

Players Suggest: Better Buy Keys and Open Silent Chests

What does the community say? In the comments, users are discussing the vendor in the current season. Waramp considers the Obolusses to be “useless” – they just need to take a few steps into a “green zone” and return with three Legendary items. Cptn_Canada feels similarly: “If I teleport to a green zone and make a coffee in the meantime, there will already be several Legendary items lying around.”

The green zone refers to the seasonal “head-hunting” zones, where there are tasks for the Whispering Tree and a high monster density. They resemble Helltides and are also referred to by the community as “Witchtides.”

Some players recommend investing the Obolusses in “Whispering Keys” instead of spending them on random items. These keys cost 10 Obolusses each and open “Silent Chests” in the open world – especially in the Witchtides it is worth it. By the way, the chests also drop keys for the new “Root Horte” dungeons besides loot.

In addition, strangelyliteral writes: “Whispering Keys are actually so good now, it’s insane.” And heartbroken_nerd gives the tip: “There are tons of Silent Chests in the head-hunting zones – just keep opening them constantly.” Others point out that you can also use the Obolusses in the undercity of Kurast.

What exactly was nerfed? In the patch notes for patch 2.1.0, which came with Season 7 on January 21, 2025, the developers wrote about the vendor: “A bug was fixed that caused unique and mythic unique items to be available from the Curiosities Vendor more often than intended.”

In the Reddit thread, players report that they wished for a middle ground here. Rentahamster comments: “Last season, [the gambling] was too strong; this season it is too weak. It should be somewhere in the middle. Additionally, players need more meaningful ways to spend their Obolusses.”

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