A user saves a player at the last minute from selling an expensive RTX 4090 for only 150 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

At least 2,000 euros is what you have to pay for an RTX 4090, but a player wanted to sell it for 144 euros. Another player prevented that, as the seller was not aware that he could still claim a warranty.

Our title image is a symbolic image. The player wanted to sell a graphics card from Zotac and not from ASUS.

A RTX 4090 sold for a fraction of its price… that’s exactly what a player considered, who wanted to sell a GeForce RTX 4090 for only 150 US dollars (approx. 144 euros) through classifieds. The original price is at least 2,000 euros. The seller would have made a huge loss.

But another player prevented him from giving away his graphics card for too little. And that at the last second, as the seller was already on the way to a happy buyer.

What ultimately prevented the sale? In a conversation, the user realized that the seller did not have much technical knowledge. Furthermore, he was not aware that he still had a warranty claim for the graphics card he bought. Thus, the user reports on Reddit.com:

Yesterday I came across a Facebook Marketplace posting for a Zotac RTX 4090 for $150! The description of the card and the price caught my attention. The posting said that the seller was not very technical and that the card worked for an hour and then would shut off.

I sent the seller a message and started asking him a few questions. Through the conversation, the seller was able to find his purchase receipt and then start a warranty claim with Zotac.

How did it end up? The seller withdrew his sale and was able to enforce his warranty claim. The only one who might be really upset is the potential buyer who wanted to get the GPU for 150 euros. But that will probably not happen anymore.

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Graphics card damaged – How can you check that?

Basically, there are various ways to check a graphics card for errors: The easiest is to perform a stress test to find out if the graphics card crashes under high load. However, before you consider your graphics card as the sole culprit, you should check a few other things first:

  • Test monitor cables and connections: In some cases, only a HDMI cable that is not plugged in properly is the problem. In that case, you generally should not have a picture either.
  • Check power connection: Are all power cables connected correctly and are they properly clicked into the graphics card?
  • Check graphics card installation: Check if your graphics card is properly mounted and clicked firmly into the slot on the motherboard. The graphics card should lock into place on your motherboard noticeably and audibly.
  • Update or reinstall graphics card drivers: A reinstallation is recommended, for example, if you have installed a new graphics card and have remained loyal to the manufacturer.
  • Check games: In some issues, the problem can also be an incompatible game or a bug in the game.

In the end, your graphics card is not broken or damaged at all, but simply a cable was not plugged in properly in your computer, or you just picked the wrong game.

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Another player recently paid only 830 euros for an RTX 4090 from Nvidia. But the joy is short-lived. Because he gets a nasty surprise when he wants to install the graphics card in his computer. In the end, he overpaid by 830 euros: Player scores RTX 4090 for only 830 euros – The graphics card is real, but he is still heavily disappointed

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Gigadynamax Kingler in Pokémon GO – All the Information and the Best Counters

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the next Gigantamax monster is waiting for you. We will show you what to expect here and how to prepare optimally.

Besides Dynamax, there are also the Gigantamax battles in Pokémon GO, which are considered the toughest challenge in Pokémon GO.

While the first legendary Pokémon can currently be found in Dynamax battles, a new Pokémon is also waiting for you in Gigantamax: Kingler.

We’ve looked into which Pokémon you should choose to successfully defeat the oversized crab.

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All Event Content

When does the event take place? The Dynamax Battle Day with Gigantamax Kingler will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. During these 3 hours, you will have the opportunity to challenge the Pokémon and add it to your collection.

If you’re lucky, you might also get the shiny variant of Kingler.

What bonuses are there? During the event, you can look forward to the following bonuses:

  • The maximum collection limit for Dynamax particles is increased to 1,600
  • Gigantamax battles take place at all power sources
  • Power sources refresh more frequently
  • You will receive 8 times the amount of Dynamax particles at power sources

From 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM on February 1, 2025, the following bonuses are also active:

  • Double amount of Dynamax particles from walking
  • Distance run to receive Dynamax particles is reduced to 1/4

Is there an event ticket? For $5 (about €5), you can purchase an event ticket, which grants you a limited research opportunity and 2 additional bonuses. Upon completing the research, you will receive 1 Dynamax mushroom and 25,000 experience points.

Additionally, within the event, you will receive double the amount of experience points for Dynamax battles as well as an increased limit of a maximum of 5,600 Dynamax particles.

The Best Counters Against Gigantamax Kingler

Which Pokémon should I attack with? To deal the maximum damage to Kingler, you should select your attackers for the battle from the following Pokémon. Make sure they know the appropriate Dynamax attack.

To further increase your damage, you can use the item Dynamax mushroom, which has not been very well received in the community.

PokémonFast Attack
Gigantamax BlastoiseWater Gun
Gigantamax LaprasWater Gun
Gigantamax VenusaurVine Whip
Dynamax MetagrossPsycho Cut
Dynamax BlastoiseWater Gun
Dynamax VenusaurVine Whip

Which Pokémon should I defend with? Rely on the following Pokémon to absorb attacks and charge your Dynamax meter. Once it’s charged, switch to your attackers to hit Kingler with your Dynamax attacks.

PokémonFast Attack
Gigantamax VenusaurVine Whip
Gigantamax BlastoiseWater Gun
Gigantamax LaprasWater Gun
Dynamax VenusaurVine Whip
Dynamax BlastoiseWater Gun
Dynamax SnorlaxTackle
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In addition to the Gigantamax battles, there are of course still regular raids you can participate in in the game. A strong monster that you can also use as an attacker of various types will soon return to the game after more than 2 years of absence.

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The Division 2 finally reveals first information about the new DLC after a long wait, but fans immediately notice a mistake

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Ubisoft has finally released new information about the upcoming DLC for The Division 2, but the new image contains an error.

What kind of DLC is this?

  • In April 2023, Ubisoft announced a new DLC for The Division 2 during Division Day. A name, story focus, or location was not yet known.
  • This DLC was originally supposed to be released during the 5th year. However, it has been postponed several times since then.
  • Aside from a narrative continuation of the story, the DLC is expected to offer new zones, major missions, and endgame structures.

The most recent postponement of the DLC took place on January 28, 2025. Ubisoft announced that the DLC will no longer be released during Year 6, but did not provide a release date. Until then, the team intends to take additional time to further refine the DLC to deliver the best possible gaming experience.

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It goes back to where everything began in Division 1

What are the new details about the DLC? Ubisoft posted a small preview of the DLC on X.com. In the announcement, the developers write: “We are returning to New York. The ‘Battle for Brooklyn’ DLC will be released this year.”

They shared an image showing three agents in New York. In the background is the Manhattan Bridge:

The Division 2 DLC Battle for Brooklyn teaser image
Teaser image for “Battle for Brooklyn”, the upcoming DLC for The Division 2

Overall, Ubisoft’s short post provides us with 3 new pieces of information about the DLC:

  1. The name of the DLC: Battle for Brooklyn
  2. The location: It returns to New York, specifically Brooklyn
  3. The release window: The DLC is still scheduled for 2025 despite the postponement

Brooklyn was the starting area of The Division 1, where players completed the tutorial and got familiar with the game mechanics for the first time. After that, they moved on to Manhattan, where most of the loot shooter action took place.

Players had already returned to Manhattan with the DLC “Warlords of New York”, which was released in 2020 for The Division 2. The main location of the sequel is Washington DC. Now, for the first time since The Division 1, they are going back to Brooklyn.

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Fans find mistakes and complain about lack of information

What does the community say about the new information? The small preview of the DLC did not convince many people. As there was not much new information, an error in the image became a topic of discussion among fans. One user writes on Reddit: “I know for sure that you can’t take cover with a minigun!”

In the teaser image of the DLC, three agents are depicted, one of whom is armed with a minigun. The agent with the minigun is crouched next to a taxi and using it for cover – which is not possible in the game with a minigun. Another user aptly sums up: “The only one taking cover is the one who can’t take cover.”

Additionally, many players would have liked more hints about the new DLC.

  • KillerSneak cynically asks: “So, where’s the preview?” – via X
  • CasualNyl is disappointed: “We really hoped for more information, and the restrained PR responses didn’t help. Now is not the right time to be modest and hide what is coming for a 6-year-old game.” – via X
  • lazurusrem is irritated: “So you’re telling us that after 3 years we got a poster? […] To say I’m disappointed would be an understatement.” – via X
  • LtBuzzLitebeer is surprised: “I was scrolling through the comments and thought I missed the link. Okay, the graphic is the highlight.” – via X

Overall, in the community, many players have been expressing a desire for a prompt end to The Division 2 in recent weeks and months, wishing that Ubisoft would finally move on to The Division 3. You can find out the status on MeinMMO: Here’s the status of The Division 3, the unloved stepson of Ubisoft

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How rich the Straw Hat members from One Piece would be if they received the bounty of their opponents every time

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 5 minutes

Since the Straw Hat crew consists of selected pirates, they are not entitled to receive a bounty from the Navy. However, they have defeated numerous opponents who had high bounties. MeinMMO shows you in the ranking which Straw Hat members would have accumulated how much.

What did we base the ranking on? For the ranking, we considered all the opponents defeated by the individual Straw Hat members. The bounty counted at the time when the enemies were defeated. 

If 2 Straw Hats defeated the same opponent, the bounty was divided. For instance, Lysop has managed to defeat only one pirate on his own, while he has helped with others each time. This ensures a fair distribution.

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The bounty wealth of the Straw Hats in the ranking

Rank 10: Brook

  • Who did he defeat? No one with a bounty
  • Bounty Wealth: 0 Berry

Brook joined the Straw Hat crew during the Thriller Bark arc and has experienced many adventures with them since then. But even though he is not the weakest Straw Hat pirate, he has not managed to defeat an opponent who has a bounty even once during this time. Therefore, his wealth that he would have earned from the bounty is 0.

However: Brook is a successful musician and has likely earned a considerable amount of money from his world tour. Therefore, he cannot complain, as he is probably the only pirate who truly has amassed a fortune.

Rank 9: Chopper

  • Who did he defeat? Mister 4 (half to Lysop), Miss Merry Christmas (half to Lysop)
  • Bounty Wealth: 8.6 million Berry

Chopper has the lowest bounty of the Straw Hat crew himself. Nevertheless, he managed to defeat two agents of the Baroque Works in collaboration with Lysop. In the Alabasta arc, the two faced the mole woman and the man with the cannon, who ate a dachshund fruit. Yes, the cannon ate the Devil Fruit, not Mister 4.

With the money, Chopper would probably buy new medical ingredients or obtain books that contain new recipes for medicines. This way, the Straw Hat member could produce new Rumble Balls through which he could become even stronger.

Rank 8: Lysop

  • Who did he defeat? Kiss, Mister 5 (half to Zorro), Mister 4 (half to Chopper), Miss Merry Christmas (half to Chopper), Ulti (half to Nami)
  • Bounty Wealth: 219.1 million Berry

Lysop is the character who has required the most help in his fights. Therefore, he has to share many of the bounties with other Straw Hats. The only enemy he has defeated himself was Kiss from Arlong’s pirate crew. Although Lysop also managed to defeat Sugar from the Don Quichotte pirate crew, she had no bounty.

With the money, Lysop would probably have a nice life with Miss Kaya. Now that he has discovered craftsmanship and handiwork, he could buy all sorts of nonsense with the money to make funny (and practical) items.

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Star Citizen throws you into the war between 3 factions, players ask: “Which side provides me with a playable game?”

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

In Alpha 4.0 of Star Citizen, there is a new event where you join one of three factions in the war for a new system. Many players are wondering how they can even participate.

What kind of event is this? The event is called “Fight for Pyro” and its storyline is relatively simple: You leave Stanton behind and join one of 3 factions fighting for the new system Pyro.

Developer CIG introduces the new factions in a short trailer:

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Star Citizen: New Trailer Introduces the 3 Factions from the Event ‘Fight for Pyro’

Three factions with special bonuses

What are these factions? You have the choice between the Citizens for Prosperity, the Frontier Fighters, and the Headhunters. Each faction has its own character and pursues different goals.

  • The idealistic Citizens for Prosperity call Pyro their home and want to restore stability to the system.
  • The Frontier Fighters are a cold-hearted group of fighters who will use any means necessary to combat lawlessness in Pyro.
  • The Headhunters are basically space punks: They prefer to decide where to go themselves and eliminate anyone who wants to change that.

Players who join a faction’s fight will be given special missions. Completing these grants unique rewards, including a unique weapon and paint jobs for specific ships. These vary by faction.

Technical frustrations overshadow the event

How is the event being received by players? Just looking at the comments under the trailer on YouTube: Not well at all. While the trailer has a good ratio of likes to dislikes, the event is being criticized in the comments.

Players are not criticizing the event itself but the technical state of Star Citizen. A long chain of comments has formed, all starting with the phrase “I’m on the side of …”, followed by criticism of the gameplay.

  • Keric04: “I’m on the side of functioning mission markers”
  • iivaris: “I’m on the side that doesn’t break existing core features to push a stupid event”
  • H2OFlymamaluigi: “I’m on the side that lets me out of the hangar”
  • d3vour3r: “I’m on the side that lets me through the loading screen …”

smashbrown summarizes all the criticism with a question: “Which side gets me a playable game?”

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By the way, the event is only playable in the separate Alpha version 4.0 of Star Citizen, not in Alpha version 3.24.3. Although the game is still in a very early state, Star Citizen just hit another historic milestone in funding a few months ago.

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With a broken witch power, players in Diablo 4 deal billions of damage and clear the Pit in minutes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The Pit is part of the ultimate endgame in Diablo 4. Many players are battling for the leaderboards and who can complete the stages the fastest. However, with Season 7 came a bug that makes The Pit a walk in the park.

What has been discovered? Diablo 4 has introduced witch powers with Season 7. Similar to the vampire powers from Season 2, players now have the chance to enhance their builds with it to become even more powerful. However, some fans have found a bug with a witch power that turns your protagonist into a killing machine.

It’s even gotten to the point where some players are flooding the unofficial leaderboards and trying to outdo each other for the highest ranks in The Pit, even though Season 7 is only a week old. We will show you just how strong the builds are here.

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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power

Damage at the limit makes The Pit look like a joke

How powerful is the bug? The bug is so powerful that players can effortlessly complete Pit level 150 with even weaker classes from the current meta, such as the Spiritborn, in less than 3 minutes. Note that the previous “honest” record for the Spiritborn was 9 minutes and only completed level 120.

The reason for these strong performances is the witch power “Decay-Increase”. The description reveals the following:

Your witch power effects deal an additional 21% of their base damage over 5 seconds. This damage is caused as bleeding, burning, poison, or shadow damage over time, depending on your class.

At rank 10: If your damage over time exceeds 85% of the target’s total life, the target is executed.

The news site “Polygon” had already contacted Blizzard about this effect to inquire whether it is a bug or a feature. According to Blizzard, it is a bug that the team is currently investigating quickly.

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How long will the bug last? That cannot be said for sure. Blizzard has different approaches depending on the bug and problem regarding how long they leave these errors in the game. If it is a bug that prevents items from dropping or affects trading, these are usually fixed within a few days.

However, if it is more of an error in favor of the players, such as exorbitant damage numbers for one or more classes, a fix is often delayed so that fans can enjoy it.

It is therefore quite possible that players will still have fun with it over the weekend. Are you looking for strong builds for Season 7? Then we have just the right overview for you: Diablo 4 Season 7 Tier List: The best builds in endgame

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Thousands of fans are asking to keep a popular feature on the PS5 – Now Sony reacts

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary, Sony introduced a feature for the PS5 that was celebrated by the community. However, only for a limited time. Fans demanded that the feature should remain. Now, Sony responds to the community’s wish.

What feature is it about? For the 30th anniversary of the Japanese brand, Sony developed suitable themes for the PS5 that were meant to remind players of earlier PlayStation generations. Users could customize the appearance of their main menu in the style of the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4. Part of the anniversary design was also the well-known start animation along with the sound from the very first PlayStation generation.

The designs were released in December 2024 and were only supposed to be available for a limited time. This led fans to fight since the beginning to keep the feature (via Reddit). Today, on January 31st, it is here and the themes are disappearing from your consoles.

However, fans don’t have to be too sad because Sony confirms that the designs will return.

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The Anniversary Designs Are Coming Back

This is what Sony says about it: In a post on x.com, Sony thanks the players for their feedback on the anniversary designs. It further states:

Due to the positive response to these 4 themes, we are working behind the scenes to offer these special designs again in the coming months. While there are no plans to create additional themes in the future, we look forward to celebrating the old PlayStation hardware with all of you.

At this time, it is unclear when or in what form the themes will return. However, in an interview with Game File, Sony confirmed that such design changes are now implemented much faster than they were during the previous console generations. This could mean that these and similar features may not be specifically planned at this time but could still play a role in the future.

How is this received by the community? Under the post, many fans express their happiness and share additional positive feedback. However, some also note that they wish the designs had never had to disappear in the first place since they are already here. Therefore, it would be easy to just leave them there.

Additionally, some commentators point out that this news does not mean the themes will stay permanently in the future. Some speculate that the designs might be available in the shop in the future or as part of a PS Plus subscription.

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Jeff Bezos is ruthless when it comes to his meetings: He never meets before 10 AM or after 5 PM

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, explains why he is so productive. His important rule: No meetings before 10 a.m. And researchers confirm this. Those who start meetings only after 10 a.m. are demonstrably more productive.

In an interview with “The Economic Club of Washington”, he talked about productivity. Bezos explained that he follows a simple rule and only holds meetings between certain times. He explained among other things (via youtube.com):

Everything that really challenges the mind is a 10 a.m. meeting. Because by five o’clock in the afternoon I think: ‘I can’t think about that today. Let’s try again tomorrow at 10 a.m.’

In a podcast with Lex Fridman, he also admitted that he is quite lazy in the mornings and applies the so-called “one-hour rule.” Bezos confessed: “First of all, I wake up and laze around for a while. I’m not as productive as you might think.”

His morning routine consists of a leisurely breakfast and then a trip to the gym. Only after that does his actual workday begin. He never schedules a meeting before 10 a.m., because by then the brain has enough time to fully awaken.

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Studies support Bezos: the highest concentration occurs after 10 a.m.

Studies confirm Bezos’s habits and narrow the window for productivity even further. For example, the magazine Zippia found in a representative study in 2023 that the best time for conferences is between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. According to researchers, this is because one can work much more concentrated after sleep. In the afternoon, concentration noticeably wanes.

Josh Davis, author of “Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time” and “Get Your Most Important Work Done”, said in an interview with the English magazine Fast Company.

Even if you haven’t slept much, but enough, you probably have much more mental energy to deliberately refocus and let go of things that aren’t important. You can think creatively and have more capacity to use your prefrontal cortex instead of being on autopilot.

The prefrontal cortex is part of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex and is primarily responsible for emotional evaluations in addition to memory.

Meetings have long been considered the ultimate productivity killer in the office. A study by Microsoft notes that the number of meetings have reportedly increased significantly in recent years. But this is exactly what makes it difficult for employees to complete tasks because they have to be in meetings.

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A player destroys Path of Exile 2 with an unfair build that takes down every boss

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2, players have no limits to their creativity. This is now demonstrated by the build of a player who has basically destroyed the game.

What kind of build is this? In Path of Exile 2, there are countless strong and quirky builds that revolve around the diverse skills in the ARPG. Often, items and skills are tactically combined to amplify the strengths of individual abilities.

In this example, a player has set out to ensure that their enemies cannot take a turn. For this, they simply stop time for 15 seconds and smash the boss without resistance. Once the quarter of a minute is over, the boss is simply frozen and unable to act again.

This is combined with a slowing aura that ensures all enemies in the vicinity move and attack 80% slower. Here you can see what a typical boss fight looks like with this build:

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How does the build work? The build utilizes the Witch class along with the Ascendant Chronomancer, which is considered rather weak and difficult to play by the community. However, this specialization offers the unique ability to stop time for 15 seconds.

For the build, “Cast on Crit” is used in combination with “Frost Wall” and “Ice Nova.” The build further relies on various auras that slow down enemies and enhance the character. A similar build can be found on pathofexile.com.

The player, who can easily dominate every boss fight with their build, also mentions the downsides of their character. While bosses are easily defeated, the clearspeed on maps is slower compared to other characters with meta builds. However, he personally enjoys playing with his character even in that discipline.

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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items

How does the community feel about the build? The community finds the build a bit boring since the enemies have no chance, but some believe that it is necessary to use such tricks.

One of them is gamesetdev, who writes on Reddit: “How boring, but also necessary in a game where bosses put any class that doesn’t use stun immunity at risk of getting one-shotted and losing hours of progress.”

Other players, like Am094 on Reddit, criticize the build for being extremely expensive to reach this power level: “Sorry […], but for 100 Div [note from the editors: Divine Orb, the common currency in the game], this build should be better one-shotting.”

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Even though it is expensive to bring the build up to the demonstrated level, this example again shows that Path of Exile 2 gives gamers all sorts of opportunities to outsmart the game. Nevertheless, players must be cautious, as a moment of inattention can cost everything: Best player in Path of Exile 2 fails to pay attention for a second, loses everything

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Pokémon TCG Pocket – Collision of Space and Time: The 10 Best Cards in the New Booster

Johanna Johanna Reading time 5 minutes

On January 30, 2025, the new Booster Collision of Space and Time was released for Pokémon TCG Pocket, bringing with it a series of new cards. MeinMMO presents the best cards from the new set.

What does the new set include? With the freshly released set, around 200 new cards have entered the game, including the legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia. The cards are themed after the fourth generation of Pokémon, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

With so many cards, it’s not only difficult to keep track, but also challenging to determine which are the best cards on your own.

We looked at the set and selected the 10 best cards. We based our selection not on the rarity of the cards, but on their usefulness in battle.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new expansion:

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion

Dialga ex

Dialga ex from Pokémon TCG Pocket

Dialga ex’s attack Metal Turbo may not seem very strong with 30 damage points, but its ability provides a significant advantage. When you execute the attack, you can attach two Steel energies from your energy area to a Pokémon on your bench.

If you have attached four energies to Dialga, you can deal 100 damage with Heavy Impact. With 150 hit points, Dialga ex can endure quite a bit. In case it gets too intense, two energies for retreat are not too much.

Lucario

Lucario from Pokémon TCG Pocket

Lucario is a strong Fighting Pokémon frequently used in the main games. In Pokémon TCG Pocket, it is especially useful as a bench Pokémon, as its actual attack is not particularly strong.

The ability “Fighting Coach” adds 20 extra damage with every Fighting attack that is performed. Therefore, Lucario is a perfect addition to your Fighting deck.

With 100 hit points, Lucario can take a hit or two in an emergency.

Mars

The Trainer card Mars is perfect for disrupting your opponent’s strategy. When you play Mars, your opponent must return the cards in their hand back to their deck. They then draw one card for each point they still need to win.

Therefore, a maximum of only three cards can be drawn. Mars is particularly useful if your opponent needs only one point to win, as they will only be allowed to draw one card.

Panferno ex

Panferno ex from Pokémon TCG Pocket

With 170 hit points, Panferno ex can take a hit. The attack Flame Blitz requires only two energies and deals 140 damage. Although these energies must be discarded again, they can be built up quickly.

Panferno ex is a Stage 2 card, which means two evolutions are required to get it started. However, that is fair considering the strength of the card. Additionally, Panferno ex has no retreat cost; it can quickly escape from tight situations.

Manaphy

Manaphy from Pokémon TCG Pocket

Manaphy is a strong candidate for the position of the Trainer card Misty. Instead of testing luck like with Misty to get as many energies as possible, Manaphy is much more consistent. The attack Gift of the Sea allows you to choose two Pokémon on the bench to which you can attach one energy each.

However, you should be careful not to let Manaphy get knocked out, as it only has 50 hit points.

Traunmagil ex

Traunmagil ex from Pokémon TCG Pocket

Traunmagil ex’s attack Magical Madness requires only two energies to deal 70 damage and also confuses the opposing Pokémon. In case of confusion, a coin must be flipped to see if the Pokémon can attack. If heads, it attacks; if tails, it remains confused.

Zyrus

Zyrus from Pokémon TCG Pocket

The leader of Team Galactic has his own Trainer card in Pokémon TCG Pocket. When you play the card, your opponent must put a Pokémon from the bench into the Active position. However, it must be one that has already taken damage.

This is particularly useful when you want to deal the final blow to an opponent’s card.

Lucia

Lucia from Pokémon TCG Pocket

Lucia has also been included in the Trainer card collection. She allows you to move an energy from a Pokémon on the bench to your active Pokémon.

This is practical if, for example, you have an energy left from your retreated Pokémon. This way, you can utilize the energy. The best part is that you can use Lucia with all energies; unlike Aquana, which only worked with Water energies.

Darkrai ex

Darkrai ex from Pokémon TCG Pocket

Darkrai ex has the ability to deal 20 damage to the opponent every time energy is attached to Darkrai. This way, you can already attack even if you don’t have enough energies for a proper attack yet.

Its attack Dark Prism deals a solid 80 damage, and with 140 hit points, it can withstand a hit or two.

Snibunna ex

Snibunna ex from Pokémon TCG Pocket

Snibunna ex impresses mainly with the speed of its attack. You only need one energy to attack.

The attack Scratching Claws has the additional effect of adding 40 extra points to the 30 damage if the opposing Pokémon has already taken damage.

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Bump Helmet

Bump Helmet from Pokémon TCG Pocket

With the expansion Collision of Space and Time, Pokémon equipment was introduced. You can attach such a card to your Pokémon, linking it to that Pokémon. However, think carefully about your choice, as you cannot detach the card anymore.

The Bump Helmet can be attached to your active Pokémon, and every time the opponent attacks this Pokémon, 20 damage points are added to them.

Which cards from the new expansion do you find particularly strong? Let us know in the comments. The booster pack Mysterious Island, featuring Mew as the cover Pokémon, also offers some strong cards. MeinMMO presents them in this article: Pokémon TCG Pocket – Mysterious Island: The 10 best cards in the set

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  1. PokéZentrum
  2. sportskeeda
  3. Dot Esports

One of the darkest voices in gaming is silenced forever

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The iconic voice behind the two “Darkest Dungeon” games has passed away. The developer bids farewell and a community mourns.

The two “Darkest Dungeon” games owe their success not only to good game design but also largely to their iconic narrator, Wayne June. He perfectly embodied the atmosphere and the prevailing sense of despair in the game. Nearly every action, every new screen, and every twist in the battle was accompanied by the narrator, who often commented on the events with slightly lyrical phrases.

You can also hear Wayne June’s voice in the trailer for the second part of the game:

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Darkest Dungeon 2 – The trailer for the dark rogue-like successor

Now Wayne June has passed away and is honored by the developers and the community. The Creative Director of Darkest Dungeon spoke out, said goodbye to Wayne, and explained how much he valued him:

“Twelve years ago, Tyler and I reached out to Wayne to ask him to narrate the trailer for our indie game. Since those first magical moments when we connected his words to the images, it has been an incredible and fulfilling collaboration for us. Wayne’s unique baritone and masterful cadence elevated everything he read. He was a flawless professional, and his love for his work was an inspiration. His unmatched work is so deeply woven into the fabric of this industry that it is unforgettable.”

“It has been a great honor for me to write for him over the past ten years. Even though I could never shake his hand, I valued him as a friend. Thank you, Wayne.”

Darkest Dungeon Wayne June
The creators of Darkest Dungeon 1 and 2 bid farewell.

Some of the most famous lines that many of you surely have ringing in your ears:

  • “Ruin has come to our family.”
  • “Great adversity has a beauty, it is the fire that tempers the blade.”
  • “A man in a robe, claiming communion with the divine. Madness.”

Many of the quotes have become memes in the community, often far beyond the boundaries of the game – or cynical retorts that players hurl at friends and acquaintances.

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The community bids farewell to a distinctive voice: The community also mourns the death of Wayne June. In the Subreddit for the game, many players express their condolences. The memorial thread for Wayne has over 10,000 upvotes:

  • “Rest in peace, Wayne. Your voice will be missed, but its echo will resonate forever in these halls.” – Thunderpants98
  • “Oh man. I often find myself inadvertently quoting some of his lines while playing other games or just doing things around the house. His voice will be missed.” – nurse_uwu
  • “‘Many have fallen in the face of chaos, not this one … not today.’ Wayne became a part of our lives in one way or another. Voice actors are extremely talented and able to create images in our minds, but they are extremely undervalued and hard to find. Thank you for the many years of memories you have given us. May you truly never experience darkness in the afterlife.” – FuryMustang95

With Wayne June’s passing, one of the most distinctive voices in gaming has forever fallen silent – even though his work will surely contribute for many years to the fact that many players will build a very special connection with the “Darkest Dungeon” series.

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  1. pcgamer.com

One of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO hasn’t been in the game for 2 years – Now returning for 3 hours

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, a very versatile and powerful Pokémon returns after a long absence. And you shouldn’t miss it.

While there are some monsters that you can catch in Pokémon GO almost continuously and in every event (Menki, cough cough), there are others that have not appeared in the game for years.

This includes a mysterious Pokémon that is also one of the strongest attackers in the game. After more than 2 years of absence, you now have a short opportunity to catch this Pokémon.

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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer

Pack your insects – Raid Day with Hoopa

What kind of Pokémon is it? The Pokémon is the mysterious monster Hoopa. It is from the 6th generation and has 2 forms: the imprisoned and the unbound.

While the imprisoned form has the types Psychic and Ghost, in the unbound form, it has the types Psychic and Dark. Using Hoopa candies and Stardust, you can switch between the two forms.

When does the Pokémon appear? On Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, there will be a Raid Day with Hoopa in the game. During this time, you will encounter the unbound form of the Pokémon and can find and challenge it in large numbers in 5-star raids.

You can earn 5 additional, free raid passes by spinning the photo discs of gyms during this short event. Additionally, the remote raid limit will be increased to 20 raids from Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 2:00 AM until Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 5:00 AM.

How strong is the Pokémon? Hoopa belongs to both forms among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO. While it can be used as a Psychic and Ghost attacker in its imprisoned form, with the unbound form, you get a good Dark and Psychic attacker.

What weakness does the monster have? The unbound Hoopa has a double weakness to Bug-type attacks and a single weakness to Fairy attacks. So you should focus on such attackers when challenging Hoopa. You can find some recommendations for the battle in our Hoopa counter guide.

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January is ending and February is just around the corner. This month, there will of course be several events in Pokémon GO that will bring you a variety of content. You can find an overview in our listing of all events in February 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Studio wanted to revolutionize the shooter genre with DrDisrespect – Now it shuts down and users want their money back

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The disgraced Twitch streamer Herschel “Guy” Beahm alias “DrDisrespect” wanted to revolutionize the genre with the shooter Deadrop. In 2024, the studio fired him after his scandal. Now, Midnight Society announces its closure. The game will not be released.

What kind of studio is this? Midnight Society was founded in 2021 by former CoD and Halo developers and the shooter streamer DrDisrespect. With the vertical extraction shooter Deadrop, they aimed to usher in a “new era of competitive multiplayer” .

However, after the true circumstances surrounding DrDisrespect’s notorious Twitch ban became known in 2024, the studio parted ways with the famous figurehead. Shortly thereafter, Midnight Society announced the “difficult decision to streamline [their] operations.”

About half of the staff has been let go, according to an insider. However, the studio insisted on wanting to release the shooter in 2025. Now it’s clear that this will not happen.

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DrDisrespect was a celebrity on Twitch – His ban remains a big mystery to this day

Users demand refunds

This is what the studio says now: In a post on X late in the evening on January 30, 2025, it was announced that Midnight Society would close “after three incredible years.” They are actively looking for other gaming studios that might be interested in hiring the talented team members, it further states.

“We want to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of our community members and deeply regret that we could not achieve our ultimate goal.” (via X)

This goal was likely the release of Deadrop, as ultimately, the studio did not release a single game in its more than three-year history. However, they had already sold NFTs. A total of 10,000 access passes were to be sold for around 50 US dollars each to Founders.

The passes included early access and voting rights on game features, as well as a time-limited NFT collectible.

In the comments on X, it is therefore not surprising that there are increasing questions about refunds for the “Founders.” However, it is rather unlikely that the early adopters will see their money again.

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What about DrDisrespect? The former figurehead of the studio seems to have regained his footing in the meantime. The news of Midnight Society’s end comes on the same day that the streamer’s channel on YouTube is monetized again. Find out more about this here: YouTube turned off the money tap for DrDisrespect after his scandal – But he still earns over 20,000 dollars

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MMORPG with one of the best combat systems in the genre is becoming more beautiful, but one thing annoys the fans

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The responsible parties at NCSoft have announced the release date of Blade & Soul: NEO. Like the original, the modernized remaster also relies on a free-to-play model.

What do I need to know about Blade & Soul: NEO? NEO is the revised version of NCSoft’s MMORPG Blade & Soul, which was released in Europe on January 19, 2016. At that time, the game shone with its unusual Wuxia setting and one of the best combat systems in the genre.

The fairytale martial arts framework combined with the usual characteristics of Asian genre representatives (such as restrictions on character creation, graphic style, monetization, quest design) meant that Blade & Soul was never able to achieve a great breakthrough in the West.

However, that Blade & Soul remains an important revenue pillar for NCSoft to this day was already shown by the engine update in 2021. This year, the next visual upgrade is supposed to take place. But not only that. NEO aims to bring back the player experience of the original version of Blade & Soul while also introducing meaningful innovations.

The following trailer reveals the release date of Blade & Soul: Neo – the MMORPG version will be released on February 25, 2025. By the way, NEO has already successfully launched in Korea.

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Blade & Soul NEO: Trailer announces release date for the graphical remaster

More than just a visual remaster

What improves in detail? The main features of Blade & Soul: NEO are as follows:

  • Redesigned graphics and animations: Blade & Soul is supposed to receive improved textures and lighting, improved animations or hit effects, and more environmental details. However, there is NO upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.
  • Unique action-based combat: For the martial arts combat system, the developers want to return to the roots of the classic version – with skill combos, counters, and flexible group roles. You should have more options to expand your individual fighting style and unlock unique advantages via skill books.
  • Infinite Windwalk: The “Infinite Windwalk,” which was previously limited by an endurance bar, is now available unlimited in NEO! Infinite Windwalk lifts you into the air and allows you to move quickly from point A to point B.
  • New character creation tool: There are supposed to be more options for designing your character’s hair, facial structure, eye color, size, and build. You can export the finished setup and share it with other players.
  • Competitive PvP: NEO offers a range of different PvP activities with field battles, faction fights, and organized 6v6 battlegrounds.

The MMORPG’s offerings also include four races, seven classes, a fairly linear, compressed leveling phase, a refined economy, and a series of dungeon and raid challenges.

This trailer shows the visual improvements of Blade & Soul: NEO:

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Blade & Soul new servers trailer

How does the community rate the remaster? In the Reddit post about the release trailer, many players discuss a feature that NEO will probably not offer, but which had its own unique appeal thanks to the martial arts combat system: the 1vs1 arena.

  • RedAvert writes on Reddit: “Before a bunch of people come along and talk about how PvP in the original Blade and Soul is the best. There is no 1v1 arena in B&S NEO.”
  • PerceptionOk8543 responds (via Reddit): “Damn, that sucks. Looks like NCSoft has no idea what made the game attractive in the first place.”
  • SeniorEmployment932 adds on Reddit: “Well, that’s absolutely tragic. I was excited for a minute. The 1v1 arenas were the best PvP in any game, no matter the genre. Unfortunately, there’s no real reason to play it differently.”

What else is the community saying?

  • Callinon remembers on Reddit the original: “I really liked the gameplay of Blade and Soul, but it was just a huge microtransaction P2W fest. You really can’t get around that. The gameplay was great. The ‘cash shop’ was abusive.”
  • VelikiUcitelj responds on Reddit to the question of how much PvE there is: “Most of the gameplay consisted of daily dungeons, solo dungeons, and weekly raids. Solo dungeons were extremely fun due to their difficulty. The raids were also very entertaining. Daily dungeons eventually became boring since you did them every single day. There was also a MUCH harder hard mode that you played for fun and for better loot, that was it.”
  • xRaen wonders on Reddit about the release date: “I really wanted to play this, but lmao, too bad, Monster Hunter Wilds comes out at the same time.”

If Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t entice you, you can actually download Blade & Soul: NEO in advance via the in-house PURPLE launcher starting February 11, 2025. Character creation is supposed to open on February 18, 2025. The final launch will then take place on February 25, 2025. You can find more MMORPGs with fun action here: In which MMORPG does it really rock? Power ranking for online role-playing games with the best battles

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  1. bladeandsoul.com

GTA 6 might only run at 30 FPS at launch, says a former Rockstar Games developer

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Millions of gamers are looking forward to playing GTA 6. However, a former GTA developer believes that you will initially have to settle for 30 FPS.

Who is this former developer? Former GTA developer Mike York was a guest on the podcast Kiwi Talkz. During the podcast, York shared his assessment of whether Rockstar Games aims for 30 or 60 FPS for GTA 6.

  • The FPS describe your frame rate, meaning the number of frames displayed in one second. At 30 FPS, that’s 30 frames per second.

York worked for Rockstar Games as an animator from 2012 to 2017, contributing to Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Currently, York is working for Highwire Games on the tactical shooter Six Days in Fallujah.

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The graphic comparison of GTA 6 and GTA 5 in the video

Kiwi Talks has taken the podcast episode with York offline at the request of the animator (via X.com).

GTA 6 at release only at 30 FPS?

What does York say about GTA 6? York expects that GTA 6 will only run at 30 FPS upon release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The English-language online magazine GamesRadar quotes York: “I don’t know if they will be able to achieve 60 FPS. Then York continued:

I think they will aim for 30 FPS – and locked 30 FPS, which means it will never drop below that. They will try to optimize as much as possible to ensure it never drops below 30. But it could be cranked up to 40, 41, 52, whatever, and I bet that later, when it’s on PC, it will probably be super optimized and changed, and new graphics cards will come out, and you’ll likely be able to run it at 60 FPS.

If York is correct, the highly anticipated action game will not achieve 60 FPS at its console release. When and whether GTA 6 will be released on PC is currently uncertain. When on December 5, 2023 the first trailer for GTA 6 was released, the PC version was not mentioned at all (via take2games.com). A release of GTA 6 for PC is not ruled out; however, based on experience, the game may come out for PC with some delay.

Whether GTA 6 can meet the announced release date for 2025 is currently uncertain. Many experts and analysts suspect that Rockstar Games may postpone the launch. A well-known industry insider with contacts to Rockstar Games also doubts a release this year: GTA 6: Insider is sure the release will be postponed

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  2. YouTube

An action game is currently 85% off on Steam, but many can’t play it: ‘Should be illegal’

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Although Mirror’s Edge Catalyst from 2016 is considered somewhat weaker compared to the original, it is definitely worth it on sale at Steam – if there wasn’t a big problem.

Which game is it about? Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is an action-adventure game from 2016 and the reboot of the parkour hit by DICE. On Steam, the title enjoys a rating of “very positive” with 80% recommendations.

Moreover, the game is still reduced by 85% as part of the EA Publisher Sale until February 10, 2025, costing just €2.99. Nevertheless, some players warn against purchasing it.

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The official trailer for the parkour game Mirror’s Edge Catalyst

Is EA selling a game that can’t be played?

What is the problem? On December 8, 2023, the publisher EA shut down the servers for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst. As a result, online features are no longer available. Some achievements can thus no longer be earned through normal means.

However, even though the server shutdown should not affect the story or side quests, players report that they can no longer play the game at all. Apparently, the game attempts to connect to the non-existent servers upon starting and then gets stuck on an endless loading screen after the intro cutscene.

The frustration of the players is reflected in a new wave of negative reviews on Steam: For the last 30 days, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is now only rated “mostly positive.”

In the community forum on Steam, one user even complains: “The continued presence of this game on Steam should be illegal.” EA is literally selling an unplayable game here.

Is there a solution? Players have identified the controversial DRM Denuvo as the cause of the problem. Apparently, the game tries to connect to the servers to validate the DRM token. However, the issue does not seem to occur for all players.

For those affected, there is also a solution: It is necessary to force the game to start in a kind of offline mode and skip the critical cutscene. The instructions can be found on Reddit.

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The 7 most legendary battles from the movies of Star Wars in ranking

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 4 minutes

When thinking of Star Wars, one quickly thinks of lightsabers and the spectacular battles between Sith and Jedi. We present to you the top 7 from the movies in our ranking.

How was this list created? In the universe of Star Wars, there are many ways battles are fought. Therefore, we limited ourselves to 2 aspects for this list:

  • We only consider battles from the movies, not from the series
  • It is about the choreography and staging, as well as the relevance to the story

Since the battles differ within the trilogies, the ranking is based on the opinion of MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes. Feel free to share your ranking in the comments.

7. Kylo Ren vs Rey

Which movie is the scene from? Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

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English trailer for Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker 

What makes this fight so good? The sequel trilogy did a lot wrong, at least for many fans of the series. However, some action scenes are definitely worth watching. This includes the fight between Rey and Kylo Ren on a destroyed machine in the sea.

The rain and the waves of the sea nicely stage the lightsabers and the differences between Rey and Kylo Ren. The duel has impact in some movements, and especially Adam Driver showcases a significant presence.

The ending of the fight with the emotional scene unfortunately doesn’t work, and Rey’s suddenly appearing ability seems a bit silly and out of the blue.

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6. Kylo Ren and Rey vs the Guards of Snoke

Which movie is the scene from? Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi (2019)

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Star Wars: Episode 8 – Trailer for Part 2 of the Sequels with Daisy Ridley

What makes this fight so good? In the sequel trilogy, it is also much about breaking the cycle of Sith and Jedi. This does not always work well, but this fight represents it well. 

The dynamics between Kylo Ren and Rey are good here, and especially Adam Driver fights very entertainingly with his iconic lightsaber. Although there are detail issues in the choreography, especially as some movements do not always seem sensible, it is definitely a fun fight, even if the scene is a bit too red.

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Trump’s Inauguration Politicizes Twitch: 2 Streamers Particularly Benefit

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The change of power in the White House of the USA has just had more influence on the viewer numbers of Amazon’s streaming service Twitch than some new game: Especially two men benefit from it, who stand at opposite ends of the political spectrum.

Who is the big winner on Twitch after the inauguration?

The former MMORPG streamer Asmongold gave up his main channel in December 2022 because the hype around him became too much. Since then, he has been streaming on his second channel zackrawrr. But after 2 years, he has also returned incognito and in exile to have as many viewers as before. Asmongold is, alongside the Brit Caedrel, who benefits from the hype around LoL, the biggest streamer on Twitch in the last two weeks.

Asmongold is now considered “the most important political commentator on the platform” in the eyes of his competitors, as the one with the most reach. The Texan engages daily with the American president Donald Trump and other news of the day.

He uploads clips of his streams through an editor on YouTube, regularly reaching millions of additional viewers.

In the last 14 days, viewer hours for Asmongold have increased by 130%. While he still shows a few hours of gaming, 85% of his content falls under “Just Chatting” – here he has a significantly higher viewer average with 55,000 than when he shows games.

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With Trump, Asmongold is on the rise (via SullyGnome).

Who else benefits besides Asmongold? The streamer HasanAbi has always engaged with politics. He has primarily benefited financially from the turmoil in the White House. His viewer hours have increased by 25% in the last 14 days. With nearly 53,000 subs, he is now ranked 5th on the leaderboard. He apparently receives a lot of support from his followers.

HasanAbi exclusively shows content under Just Chatting and has an average of 33,000 viewers. In viewer hours, he ranks 6th with 3.7 million hours, just behind BLAST Premier, which broadcasts tournaments in Counter-Strike 2.

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Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?

There is tension between the two

Do the two have much to do with each other? Not really. Most of the time, HasanAbi and Asmongold stay out of each other’s way. But since Trump took office, there has been some tension between the two.

HasanAbi has accused Asmongold of creating a “safe space for Nazis” with vague statements about the Holocaust. In an attempt to be “edgy”, he would go too far. The English term can be roughly translated as “provocatively different”.

Asmongold has defended himself against the accusations and his editor accused HasanAbi in a compilation of downplaying terrorism and terror organizations.

HasanAbi sees in Asmongold primarily that he is intoxicated by his own significance and relevance.

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One comes from MMORPGs, the other from politics

When did this start? HasanAbi has always done on Twitch what he is doing now. The streamer comes from this political direction.

The US election in 2020 already played strongly into his hands and brought growth to his channel. Many younger people in the USA seem to inform themselves directly through HasanAbi and watch his channel instead of or in addition to TV news.

Twitch streamer HasanAbi shaking his hands
HasanAbi.

For Asmongold, Trump is like Johnny Depp 2.0

The transformation from gaming streamer to reaction streamer and political commentator happened gradually for Asmongold. Apparently, the trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard awakened the hunger for so-called “drama content” in Asmongold and many other streamers. Even today, years after the trial, the clips about Johnny Depp are the most popular on Asmongold’s channel.

In the meantime, Asmongold had gotten a ban after controversial statements about the Gaza conflict and said he used the time to reflect on himself. He then also said he wanted to change.

Does this also play a role in Germany? No, in Germany, Twitch and politics are still quite apart. Recently, there was only a brief visit from Robert Habeck at HandOfBlood. Ten years ago, LeFloid had to meet Merkel – Now Habeck sits before 50,000 viewers on Twitch at HandOfBlood’s tiled table.

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Player thinks Blizzard should listen less to streamers for Diablo 4, faces a lot of backlash from the community

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

Numerous streamers offer content about Diablo 4 on Twitch, especially at the start of a new season. One fan claims that Blizzard should simply ignore the creators and their opinions. However, not everyone in the community sees it that way – some point to a completely different group of players instead.

What is the player criticizing? In a post on Reddit, a user criticizes that streamers constantly have something to complain about in Diablo 4. First, the gameplay was too slow, the drops too rare, Uniques not good enough, and Mythic Uniques too scarce. Now, suddenly the game is too fast, the loot drops are too intense – and on top of that, there is a lack of challenging content.

The user thinks that Blizzard should simply ignore the streamers because they only represent a tiny fraction of the player base anyway. They are not game designers and play Diablo 4 in a “not fun” way – an absurd amount of hours every day. Listening to them is pointless. They are just “some guys who only play for clicks on Twitch and YouTube,” he says.

In the comments, there are many opposing voices. While some agree that Blizzard tries too hard to please everyone – they do not see the “blame” on the streamers. Many feel that the real problems lie elsewhere. Earlier, players criticized that Diablo 4 wants to please everyone, which makes it worse than it could be.

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Gameplay trailer for Season 7 in Diablo 4, the Season of Witch Power

“It’s the casuals and gamer dads’ fault”

What does the community say about this? Several people write that they are glad that Blizzard listens to players who obviously have a lot of knowledge about the game – like experts such as wudijo and Raxxanterax, who regularly stream Diablo 4 on Twitch. Streamers reach the limits of the game and recognize problems before casuals do, writes RaveN_707.

If it were up to the streamers, there would be “actually a meaningful endgame – something that many streamers have been demanding since the closed beta,” writes krismate. Experts are currently mastering the endgame with their starting gear. He also criticizes that Blizzard caters more to casual players instead of finding a healthy balance for everyone.

Which player group is mentioned here? Others also note that it was not the streamers who demanded more loot or faster leveling. That the Uniques were not of good quality came from the experts on Twitch as well. According to him, the current state of the game is mainly due to the casuals and “gamer dads”, whom Blizzard apparently wants to cater to.

The user huggarn elaborates on his thoughts in the comment as follows:

What you are pointing out is simply the whining of the casual community. […] That’s why there are raining drops, characters are overpowered, and there are seven difficulty levels to fit your “dad-gaming”. […] We had a game made by designers for a long time – it was okay. It had flaws, but it wasn’t particularly casual-friendly.

Diablo 4 has gone in circles: more loot, too much sorting (for casuals), less loot, still too much reading. Then more loot again, less sorting thanks to ancestral items. Then the same crap again because of the Uniques. Then came the stars. […] Loot is raining, but you don’t have to look at it because the stars mark it. So you fish for 1 item out of thousands […]. Just like at the beginning – only easier.

Some users explain that many streamers act as “intermediaries between the community and developers.” Moreover, they are not the ones complaining about challenges. ThanosWasRightHanded writes: “I am confused. Streamers are usually the ones no-lifing the game. They weren’t the ones complaining that the game is too hard.”

When Blizzard removed the often criticized world tiers and presented the new difficulty levels on the PTR for Season 6, Raxxanterax stated that the goal for the “blasters” in Diablo 4 is to climb to torment 4. But the grind was much easier than Blizzard announced. At the same time, the streamer praised that torment 1 is very accessible. According to Raxxanterax, any player can reach that level – thus no one is prevented from obtaining “divine items” or enjoying the game.

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Whether Diablo 4 is too easy, too hard, or just right is a topic of ongoing discussion in the community. Among ARPGs, it is considered THE game for casuals, and many of them rely on the guides of experts and streamers. However, one player notes that Diablo 4 is actually quite complex if you do the work yourself. More on this here: “Diablo 4 is surprisingly complex” – user explains why the game seems too easy to many, touches a sore point.

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Throne and Liberty: Server merge in February 2025 – these are the new EU realms

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The developers of Throne and Liberty fulfill a frequently expressed wish from the community and plan a server merge. MeinMMO reveals what this looks like in detail.

What is Amazon Games planning? After many players had wished for server merges for Throne and Liberty in the past weeks, the announcement followed during the latest episode of “Tico Talks”: The publisher Amazon Games has heard the demand and is delivering!

The planned server merge for the MMORPG will occur in three phases:

  • On February 6, 2025, the auction houses will be merged
  • Between February 13 and 27, 2025, there will be a special transfer period
  • On February 27, 2025, the actual server merge will take place

We will reveal what is currently known about the individual phases and which new EU servers will be created through the merge.

Update from January 31, 2025: Amazon Games has revealed which new servers will specifically emerge from the merge. We have expanded the article accordingly.

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The player numbers are dropping, therefore server merges are coming:

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These are the new EU servers from February 27, 2025

With the server merge, Amazon Games will create a sleek eleven new realms from the previous 46 EU servers. Here are the names and which servers serve as the basis.

  • Destiny (created from Lightbringer and Zenith)
  • Cascade (Talus and Wraith)
  • Rebellion (Ember and Ezekiel)
  • Obsidian (Adriana and Excavator)
  • Arcane (Benny and Torrent)
  • Conviction (Bellandir, Conquest and Kazar)
  • Zephyr (Cornelius, Penance and Starfall)
  • Talon (Arnette, Basilisk, Elleia, Rumi and Vortex)
  • Fortune (Arkhan, Justice, Karchars, Lequirus, Shaderock, Soiri and Titanreach)
  • Judgment (Abundance, Anvy, Brent, Destruction, Mallok, Pakilo, Porfos, Windwhisper)
  • Emerald (Domoore, Junatz, Leonardas, Mankipak, Oliver, Payton, Stallof, Talem, Vanfeld, Zarek)

Keep in mind (see Phase 2): Between February 13 and 27, 2025, Amazon Games is offering one free server transfer per character. Here is the list of merges for all regions:

Throne and Liberty: List of all server merges
Throne and Liberty: List of all server merges

Phase 1: Merge of the auction house

On February 6, 2025, the regional auction houses of the early access and launch servers will be merged. All EU players will then use a single, combined auction house to buy or list items. With the merge, your favorites and the price history of the auction houses will be reset.

Exception: Platform-specific servers for consoles will still have a separate auction house.

Phase 2: Open transfer period

Between February 13 and 27, 2025, Amazon Games will offer a free server transfer per character. There will be no further restrictions on the transfer (aside from the fact that you cannot transfer PC characters to platform-specific servers for consoles).

Characters that have not found a new home by February 27, 2025 will automatically be transferred to one of the new servers at the end of the transfer period. Afterwards, these will be subject to the usual transfer cooldown of 30 days.

Registration rewards and special bonuses

During the transfer period, all characters on all servers will receive:

  • Sollant bonus: 20% more Sollant from monster hunting.
  • Mastery bonus: 50% more mastery experience from all sources.
  • Special registration rewards: You can secure up to 14 rewards by logging in every day from February 13 to 27.

The rewards include an Amtoi, 100 selection chests: runestone category, 2 dimensional essences, 30 soul shard selection chests: 2 stars, and much more. Here is the complete list:

Throne and Liberty: Server-Merges - Registration Rewards
These registration rewards are available in Phase 2.

Phase 3: Server merge

On February 27, 2025, at 21:00 our time, the actual server merge will take place. All untransferred characters will be transferred and the old servers will be deleted. Expect a long maintenance phase.

During the merge, the leaderboards, chat history, and blocks will be reset. A date for the next castle siege will be scheduled in the coming week. The guild with the highest guild rank before the siege will take over the defense.

What does my character keep and what will be reset?

The majority of character-specific items will be carried over to your new server. Here are the details:

Character Information

  • The following will be retained:
    • Character name and growth information
    • Current information on combat/growth pass
    • Character possession information (guardians, transformations, Amitoi, equipment, lithography books, etc.)
    • Progress information (codices, Taedal’s Tower, Portal of Infinity, lawless zone, etc.)
    • Access points to content (Abyss Contract tokens, Dimension Contract tokens I/II, Resistance Contracts, Lawless Zone time, etc.)
    • Purchase limit per character in the shop
    • All currencies, including Luzent
    • Personal relationships (friends, feuds, interests, blocks)

Items in Character Possession

  • The following will be retained:
    • Equipped items and items in inventory/storage
    • Equipped/stored runes
    • Mail and unclaimed items in the mailbox
    • Items in the storage chest
    • Costumes, weapon appearances, and emotes in the mirror boutique

Guild Information

  • The following will be retained:
    • Guild name, level, and members
    • Guild ERF and contract history
    • Guild kill records and relationship/distribution/management records
  • The following will be reset:
    • Reputation of guild members over the last 7 days

Placement Information

  • The following will be reset:
    • Activity/kill rank score
    • Guild rank score
    • Guild level will be retained, but the rankings will be recalculated based on the newly collected activity points of the guild/guild members.

Auction House

  • The following will be retained:
    • Items registered in the auction house on the existing server will be transferred to the new server.
    • Sold and unsold items
  • The following will be reset:
    • Market prices
    • Information on favorite items

Server Environment

  • The following will be reset:
    • Guilds in possession of blessing stones/factions stones
    • Castle legion
    • Luzent/Sollant taxes from the old servers will be aggregated and credited to the castle on the new server.
    • Growth ranks will be recalculated with the data from the target servers on the merged server.

Chat History

  • The following will be reset:
    • All chats, including characters on the merged servers
    • Block history
    • Character profile unchecked
    • If you manually select a transferred character after the merge or log in to the game without having selected one, your profile will be automatically selected.

In-Game Chat

  • The following will be reset:
    • All chats that include characters on the merged servers will be reset.
    • Block history

Other

  • The following will be retained:
    • Information about personal pin
    • Crafting favorites
    • Quick selection slots and game settings
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What else do I need to know about Throne and Liberty? Throne and Liberty was released on October 1, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. There is crossplay between the platforms. The MMORPG aims to finance itself through in-game shop, battle pass, and real money currencies. You can find all other information in our comprehensive overview: All important information about classes, release, crossplay, gameplay, payment model, early access, platforms of Throne and Liberty.

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