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You may not have all the cards from the previous expansion yet. In Mysterious Island, there was only one pack from which you could obtain new Pokémon. The complete list of all cards from the previous booster can be found here: Pokémon TCG Pocket: New Booster Mysterious Island is here – All cards in the list

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The head of ChatGPT sends everyone into a panic because he says that AI could threaten our society

Yana 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT), recently issued an alarming warning: The rapid advances in artificial intelligence could fundamentally threaten our society without new rules.

That’s why Altman considers AI a threat: The US President Donald Trump announced an investment of 500 billion dollars in AI infrastructure. At the same time, the founding of Stargate, a new company from a collaboration between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, was presented as a significant driving force in the sector. Following these announcements, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, stated that the progress of AI could pose a threat to society without future regulations.

In a video at the forum “AI For Good”, Altman spoke about the necessity to reshape the “social contract” to regulate the impact of AI on the job market, power dynamics, and social structures. A social contract describes rules and norms that organize coexistence in a society and aim to make it fair for all.

This is the problem behind the advances: Sam Altman’s statement has caused a stir because it questions the fundamental structures of our society and economy. His warning has been echoed not only by him but also by many other experts and users who see the control over this technology as problematic.

People like Anthony Zenkus, a professor of social work and TEDx speaker, expressed their concerns on X (formerly Twitter) that a small group of billionaires could take control of powerful technologies without involving the wider population in the decision-making processes.

The head of ChatGPT emphasized that the social contract should not be determined by an elite but should be based on a determination by the entire society.

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The development of artificial intelligence brings us many opportunities, but also significant challenges. Sam Altman believes, according to his blog, that AI will massively increase our productivity. This would enable people to focus on more creative and demanding tasks.

However, while many recognize the potential of AI, there are also concerns. Critics warn that this technology could exacerbate existing inequalities (via righttowarn.ai). It could also lead to increased control and surveillance, destabilizing the social fabric, especially through changes in the job market. The challenge is to shape this technology so that it is used in line with the needs of society.

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An important question that arises is how AI and automation can be integrated into the labor market without further destabilizing social structures. In this context, initial trends are already emerging: Many employers prefer to hire an AI or a robot instead of Gen Z university graduates.

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Lucky guy finds monster graphics card for €900 on the clearance table, pays €4 and installs it in a new PC

Schuhmann 30. January 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

On reddit, a bargain hunter shares a find that many cannot believe. In a store where technology is sold more by weight than by actual value, he pulled an expensive graphics card out of a bargain bin. Experts advised him: Sell the thing for parts, but he installed the card in his PC.

What a bargain did he find? The reddit user BlackTo0thGrin says he plans to build his first gaming PC and was looking for cheap components. So he strolled through a store that sells returned goods from Amazon. The store in the US state of Tennessee is called “Gimme a 5 $”.

The store has large shelves that buyers rummage through for special items. Normally, you can find cables or phone cases there.

The user says he found a “monster of a graphics card” that looks 100% new. He grabbed it, paid $4 (3.84 €) plus tax, and hoped it works.

Besides the graphics card, he bought a USB channel for his phone, LED lights for the garage, and something for the dog.

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Lucky guy pulls high-quality graphics card from the bargain bin

What kind of card is it? As it turned out later, the user had bought an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. This is a graphics card about 2 years old that sells new for 900 €.

At GameStar, the tech experts say about the graphics card:

The card offers a lot of raster performance for 4k resolution and is relatively cheap
Anyone looking to spend as little money as possible for high demands is well advised with this card

DIY enthusiasts say: Use it for parts

This was the reaction: On reddit, some said: He definitely found a bargain there. Even if the card is surely broken, it can still be used as a donor for parts. There are definitely 60 or 70 € to be made from it.

The buyer didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of dismantling and exploiting the card, apparently – he had little experience with building a PC, so he didn’t want to take apart a graphics card right away.

Card works, to everyone’s surprise

Does the card work? In fact, the DIY enthusiast kept the card until the end while building his first PC and first bought a CPU, a motherboard, and RAM from Walmart, then watched YouTube videos and educated himself on how to assemble such a PC.

He installed the graphics card last, surely holding his breath, and indeed: The PC started and everything worked. The BIOS of the motherboard recognizes the graphics card. The software and the drivers from AMD look fine, even the temperature is okay. He’s now installing Windows, he says relieved.

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Pokémon GO: You should catch a monster particularly often in the current event

Paul Kutzner 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is currently an event that, as often, brings you some Pokémon. One of them, however, should be caught more intensively with an eye on the future.

What kind of event is this? The Lunar New Year event started on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will be active until Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 PM. It is in the spirit of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

In keeping with the new moon year, the Year of the (Wood) Snake, there are several snake Pokémon available to catch in the event. And you should pay special attention to one of them to have a better chance for a rare evolution later on.

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Collect now, evolve later

Which Pokémon is it? You should focus on Dunsparce, as a keen user points out on Reddit. This normal-type Pokémon originates from Generation 2 and received an evolution, Dudunsparce, in Generation 9.

There are 2 forms of evolution, both of which have not yet been released in Pokémon GO: the two-segment form and the three-segment form.

In the main series games, you only have a 1% chance to get the three-segment form of Dudunsparce when evolving Dunsparce. This is also the case for the evolution of Zwiewps to Famieps, which are both already found in Pokémon GO.

Why should I catch this Pokémon now? It is assumed that, like with Zwiewps, there will be a lower chance of the rarer evolution for Dunsparce in Pokémon GO in the future, so you should take advantage of the event and catch many Dunsparce.

Ideally, you should use Nanab Berries to get even more candies. This way, you can already collect many candies now and keep a few specimens of Dunsparce to be optimally prepared as soon as the evolution is unlocked.

When will Dudunsparce be unlocked? It is not yet known exactly when and in what form the evolution of Dunsparce will be possible in Pokémon GO. However, it can’t hurt to prepare for that day in advance.

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February is right around the corner, and the first events and content for the month are already known. A special highlight for many trainers could be a legendary Pokémon, which has only been available under difficult conditions until now: A legendary monster was available for only 4 hours in 2024, and is now making a good return.

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After 12 years, there is a change for PS Plus that could change the subscription forever

Benedikt Schlotmann 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Sony distributes 3 free games every month for the PS4 and PS5 with PS Plus. However, this could change in the future. Sony has announced that there will be changes. Because starting in 2026, there will no longer be free PS4 games as part of the service. Sony wants to focus on the PS5. This is not necessarily surprising.

PS Plus is essential for all players on PlayStation if they want to play online. As a nice bonus, there have been 3 free games included with the subscription every month for many years. Among the three games, there is always the option to play one or two titles on the PS4 as well. But that will soon change.

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Sony will no longer offer PS4 games with PS Plus

What is changing? Starting in 2026, the offer of PS4 games will no longer be one of the main benefits of the service. Instead, Sony will focus on providing PS5 titles and will eliminate free games for the PS4. This was recently stated by Adam Michel, Director, Game Services – Content at Sony Interactive Entertainment (via videogamechronicle.com):

As many of our players are currently playing on PS5 and have transitioned to redeeming and accessing PS5 titles through the monthly games and game catalog benefit, PlayStation Plus is evolving with this trend and will focus on offering PS5 titles through the monthly games and game catalog benefit starting in January 2026.

PS Plus has been officially around since 2010 and dates back to the PS3 era. The PS4 was released 3 years later in 2013. After 15 years of PS Plus and 12 years of PS4, this is likely to represent a significant change for many PS4 owners.

Players suspected at the release of the PS5 that Sony would eventually stop offering PS4 games. A similar significant change was the introduction of the new “PS Plus” model.

How many players are affected? According to Reddit.com, PlayStation had around 100 million active users in the USA in the summer of 2024, of which half (49 million) were on the PlayStation 4. What the official numbers look like in Germany is unknown, but there are likely still some who use their PS4 for gaming here as well.

Not all players have likely switched to a PS5 yet, as many developers continue to offer a version for both PS4 and PS5. All games that you can upgrade for free from PS4 to PS5 version can be found on MeinMMO.

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Mark Wahlberg did not understand the script of a major sci-fi film and turned it down – Regrets it to this day

Christoph Waldboth 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Mark Wahlberg has turned down several movies throughout his career. One rejection still pains him to this day – back then, the actor had a good reason for it.

Mark Wahlberg’s career has had its ups and downs. Alongside really good films like Boogie Nights, The Departed or The Fighter, the actor has also made a few, let’s say, lower-quality flicks.

However, the interesting question is what Wahlberg did not film, even though he had the opportunity. In an interview with Total Film, he spoke about director J.J. Abrams and mentioned that he wanted him for a movie a few years back.

Specifically, it was for no less than the Star Trek franchise. Abrams was working on the reboot and offered Wahlberg the role of George Kirk, who is the father of the protagonist James T. Kirk.

Wahlberg turned it down for a simple reason and later regretted that decision.

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The script caused difficulties

Why did Wahlberg decline? The problem was not the size of the franchise. After all, Star Trek is one of the biggest science fiction brands. No, Wahlberg was actually interested in the role. However, when he received and read the script, he was confused:

I tried to read the script, but I didn’t understand the words, the dialogues or anything else, and I said, ‘I can’t do this. I think you’re extremely talented, but I can’t do this.’
Mark Wahlberg via Total Film

So, it failed due to the understanding of the script. Wahlberg turned down J.J. Abrams, and he cast someone else in the role. The alternate casting is also far from an unknown in Hollywood, namely Chris Hemsworth, whom most know as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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What did Wahlberg think about the rejection later? Abrams filmed without Wahlberg. When the actor later watched the finished movie, he was impressed. He felt that Abrams did a great job.

Today he regrets the rejection and says he wouldn’t let the opportunity to work with Abrams pass by again. Perhaps there will still be a collaboration in the future. Another actor also turned down a major role: Harrison Ford regrets turning down an important role – He could have received an Oscar for it in the end

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Diablo 4 loses one of its most honest developers – Fans fear a switch to the competition

Christos Tsogos 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 had a rough start at release, but the developers worked hard until the hack & slash is now as players know it today. One of the main responsible persons is now said to be leaving the team, saying goodbye after 15 years at Blizzard.

Who is leaving Blizzard? Adam Z. Jackson, the Lead Live Designer of Diablo 4, is leaving Blizzard after nearly 15 years. On x.com, he thanks for the wonderful moments in the company and can’t wait to see what his next adventure will bring.

Adam was mainly responsible for the classes that you can play in Diablo 4, as they initially had problems and were often too weak. However, Adam also worked on content for seasons and expansions, contributing his input.

What the community appreciated most was Adam’s honesty. He was one of the developers who, when something went wrong, admitted it and stood up for it.

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Players speculate where the new adventure will lead

What do fans say about his departure? They are mainly sad that Adam is leaving the boat and moving on. He has positively driven the development of Diablo 4, and his loss will not be taken lightly. Alongside supportive words, fans are speculating where the hinted next adventure will take place. Many believe it goes to the competition. The following can be heard under his post via x.com:

“A big loss for the D4 team! Wishing you the best” – @Alexand31316323 via x.com
“Are you joining Poe?” – @Dominick_Tullo via x.com
“Goodbye, Adam. I loved D4. I would also leave Rob Kostich as quickly as possible. Good luck with whatever comes next. (GGG?)” – @jeffventura via x.com
“I’m sure you’ve heard this. We, as fans, saw you in the Campfire Chats and for the first time we saw someone who knew the game and wanted to engage with the community. I remember everyone was relieved that you were working on it. Good luck” – @TunnelHog via x.com

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Are there indications of the next adventure? Unfortunately not. Adam Jackson has not publicly commented on his new position, and our research and a look at his LinkedIn account yielded no hints about what position Adam is looking for next.

Either way, the mystery will soon be revealed, but until then, fans can first enjoy Season 7 in Diablo 4. Do you need a strong build? Then we have just the right overview for you: Diablo 4 Season 7 Tier List: The best builds in the endgame

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Hidden ally makes the final battle in Baldur’s Gate 3 much easier, but you have to pay a high price

Caroline Fuller 30. January 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

During Baldur’s Gate 3, you will encounter many potential allies who are willing to support you in the final battle to save the city and the entire Sword Coast. However, there are also allies who help you for other reasons. One of them is quite hidden but extremely helpful.

Spoiler Alert! This article will describe content from the first and third acts of Baldur’s Gate 3.

Who is the secret ally? It is Aunt Ethel, the treacherous hag, whom you can find in Act 1 and Act 3 of the game. Throughout your journey, she wants to implement her plans for a successor, which you can either prevent or assist her with.

In both situations, you can decide how to handle the hag’s demands, but to ensure her help in the final battle, there is only one way, which is presented by a player on Reddit.

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The help of a hag is never free

How does Aunt Ethel become an ally? To get Ethel as an ally for the final battle, you must be willing to make sacrifices. In your first encounter in her true form, she wants to keep Mayrina’s child to raise as a successor. You ultimately have to grant this to her after a battle. Ideally, you can finalize a deal with her at the same time to gain a permanent buff through Ethel’s hair.

In the third act, a woman named Lora is searching for her missing daughter. In the bar “The Blushing Mermaid”, you can talk to Captain Grisly about this case, who then claims that Lora is crazy and that she should be killed. If you follow the “Captain’s” request and kill the mother, Grisly turns out to be Ethel, who has stolen the child to create a new hag.

Now you can make a second deal: You spare the hag and leave her the child, after which Ethel offers her help in the final battle.

How can the hag help in the final battle? Through Ethel’s magic, she can grant “Greater Invisibility” to up to 5 team members. If you move quickly and do not attack anyone, you can bypass a large part of the battle to save your spell, HP, and item resources.

Especially in Honor Mode, this can be a crucial advantage. The final opportunity for recovery equivalent to a long rest no longer exists in the most difficult mode.

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How does her help affect the ending? If you maintain a good tolerance level with the hag at the end of the game, you will receive an “interesting” letter from her in the epilogue of Baldur’s Gate 3:

Hello Petal,

I have given birth to Vanra – or Aunt Vanra, to be precise. She has been fighting with me the whole time, my goodness. I have told her all about you, and she can’t wait to meet her new godparent.

Man, they grow up so fast, don’t they?

With her and Mayrina’s brat, I have a nice little coven. Right now, we are of course holding back – I don’t want my girls to be overwhelmed too soon. But over time, they will make their debut, and the Sisters of the Seeing Pearl will be whole again.

And all of this just for you.

With all my love,

Aunt Ethel

P.S. I have lived for a very, very long time, and I only regret one thing – that I didn’t mount you like a tree when I had the chance x

An extremely friendly and optimistic message from the old lady. However, it is likely more fitting for a character that is willing to sacrifice the lost future of two children for their own profit. Those who want to further throw their morality overboard to become the ultimate villain in Baldur’s Gate 3 could gather more inspiration here: If you want to be the ultimate villain, the lead developer has given us a guide on how to do it in Baldur’s Gate 3

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Sony reverts on a controversial decision regarding PC games, aims to attract players to its PSN in other ways

Alexander Mehrwald 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Meanwhile, more and more former PlayStation-exclusive titles are also coming to PC. In the past, an approach by Sony had caused outrage among players. Now Sony is once again responding to the criticism and offering an alternative.

What was the problem? The discussion about PC players of certain titles needing to link their account to a PlayStation Network account started with Helldivers 2. Months after the game’s release, the developers announced a requirement that PC players would have to link their accounts in the future to continue using the game, even if they did not own a PlayStation and did not play with console players via crossplay.

The reason for this, according to Sony, was a security aspect. This sparked a huge wave of criticism, resulting in numerous negative reviews. This even led to the game temporarily having only 10% positive reviews, despite Helldivers 2 being well-received overall. The voices of the community led to the CEO of the studio behind Helldivers 2 responding and agreeing with the players. They want to work hard to regain the lost trust.

Ultimately, Sony backtracked and the announced requirement was lifted. However, this requirement still existed for some previously PS-exclusive games like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered or God of War Ragnarök. Sony now wants to change this, coinciding with the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

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Bonuses instead of Coercion

What change has Sony announced? In a blog post, Sony reports that this account linking requirement will be optional in some of their titles in the future. This change mainly applies to single-player games. Instead, players will be encouraged to link their accounts through exclusive items.

This mainly affects the following titles and brings corresponding bonuses:

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2	Early unlock of suits: – the Spider-Man 2099 black suit – the Miles Morales 2099 suit
God of War Ragnarök	– Access to the black bear armor set for Kratos in the first chest with lost items in the realm between realms (previously only available in a New Game+ run) – Resource pack (500 Hacksilver and 250 XP)
The Last of Us Part II Remastered (from April 3, 2025)	– 50 points to activate bonus features and unlock extras – Jordan’s jacket from Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as a skin for Ellie
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered	– Nora Valiant Outfit

So far, Sony has not further commented on whether this change will also apply to future games. However, the last sentence gives hope that this consideration is at least present:

“The game developers at PlayStation Studios will continue to work on providing players who sign up for a PlayStation Network account with additional benefits. More information can be found in the studio channels.”

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Meanwhile, the ratings for Helldivers 2 have recovered, and the game is once again very popular. It’s so popular that not only millions of players are bravely fighting for freedom, but players can also look forward to a film adaptation in the future: Millions of players fought in Helldivers 2 on Steam and PS5, and now it is set to continue in theaters

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I bought a cheap Stream Deck as an alternative to Elgato and immediately regretted it

Benedikt Schlotmann 30. January 2025 Reading time 4 minutes

Elgato is a well-known accessory manufacturer that charges a lot for its products. But what if you want to save a few euros and go for the cheaper competition? MyMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested it and is not very impressed. The Stream Deck SE from the unknown manufacturer Soomfon turns out to be a flop.

Elgato is considered the most well-known manufacturer of accessories, which is why the company demands corresponding prices. However, there are now several well-known and unknown manufacturers alongside it.

I wanted to find out whether the cheap streaming devices from relatively unknown manufacturers are any good. I bought a device from the manufacturer “Soomfon” on Amazon as an alternative to the Stream Deck+. Both devices offer knobs and enough extra buttons for everyday use.

The Stream Deck+ is priced at 190 euros. In contrast, the price of the Soomfon device usually ranges from 60 to 70 euros and the product is often on sale.

Sounds like a fair deal at first. But after 10 days, I returned the device, as I was so disappointed.

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Hardware is okay, but the software unfortunately not

My first impression: My first impression was actually positive. The hardware looks good, seems well-made, and fits well into my setup. The knobs are made of metal, while the rest is plastic. But I don’t really expect more for a price under 100 euros. However, the hardware is genuinely fine and initially gives a robust impression.

The major disappointment comes when I try to connect the device to the PC. Because the software is, to put it mildly, a disaster:

The installation turns out to be uncomplicated and is completed quickly. The device is also recognized promptly.
If you switch windows or settings within the software, the device freezes every time for several seconds. The window then turns white and Windows reports “not responding.” And really every time. Even a reinstallation doesn’t help much.
Settings I make for the hardware are either not recognized or are extremely delayed on my device. In some cases, the only solution is to reset the device, but then all settings are lost again.
The manufacturer apparently did not plan for uninstallation, because everything here is in Chinese. Laboriously, I click through the uninstallation process and hope that the software is actually uninstalled.
The translation is also terrible: Whatever the provider might mean by boot in the settings is unclear.

You can also take a look at how the software looks in detail in the image gallery:

Soomfon Stream Controller Software 03 — The software is cheap, prone to crashing, and poorly translated. My highlights: Set up for settings (?) and boot.

Soomfon Stream Controller Software 02 — The software is cheap, prone to crashing, and poorly translated. My highlights: Set up for settings (?) and boot.

Theoretically, the Stream Deck from Soomfon offers a wide range of products that are officially supported. These include Discord, Twitch, and other important products. However, I never actually got that far.

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Also frustrating: Officially, the device offers you 6 main surfaces, along with 3 small buttons and three knobs. However, the three small buttons are fixed and cannot be reprogrammed. And many buttons can only be assigned to very specific tasks.

Next time, it’s better to spend a few more euros

Can I recommend the device? No. After about 10 days of trying and numerous attempts to get the device running properly and without crashes, I lost all patience for it. In the end, I returned the device and got my 60 euros refunded from Amazon. The manufacturer might release an update next week that addresses all my criticisms, but it’s not worth it to me.

And there are plenty of these no-name products that all look similar but come from different manufacturers. Marsgaming, Ulanz, Yinker or whatever they are all called in the end. But theoretically, there are also plenty of expensive alternatives with Razer or Loupedeck if you don’t want to go for Elgato.

This is also an experience I repeatedly have with cheap hardware: The hardware itself is okay and stands up to the expensive competition. But with the software, it usually suffers significantly. While the learning curve for Elgato or Loupedeck is anything but simple, I can be sure that the software works.

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There are also very cheap versions of other product lines. For example: In-ear headphones managed to convince me even in their cheaper versions from unknown manufacturers. You can read more about it directly on MeinMMO: I tested 9 in-ear headphones blindly – My secret tip is available for under 100 euros

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A class in WoW is much less popular than all others, even though it is extremely strong

Cortyn 30. January 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

The newest class in World of Warcraft still has a problem properly establishing itself. And that, even though it is extremely strong.

The selection of classes in World of Warcraft is quite large now. You can now choose from 13 classes – some are particularly well-suited for beginners, others less so. However, anyone who believes that the distribution of classes is approximately balanced is gravely mistaken. For even several years after its introduction, one class remains at the bottom end of popularity.

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Which class is the least popular? That is the Caller. The class can only be played by Dracthyr and was introduced with the last expansion, Dragonflight. It differs from other classes in that it has different “charge abilities” and possesses a medium range – it is designed somewhere between melee and ranged combat.

At the same time, the Caller has a unique playstyle with the Enhancement specialization. Because the Caller drastically improves the other members of the group and increases their performance. So, it is a supporter who still deals solid damage.

What do the numbers say? Looking at the data, it is clear that the Caller is significantly trailing behind. While Paladins, Hunters, and Druids each make up around 10% of all characters, the Caller is in last place by a wide margin.

Only 3.7% of all characters are a Caller.

Even Monks and Rogues – the next spots – are represented almost twice as often, at 6.2% and 6.3% respectively.

Why is the Caller so unpopular? There are likely many reasons for this, all of which add up to provide a rather poor overall picture. One of the most discouraging factors is probably that Callers play “very differently” than many other, older classes. For example, positioning is particularly important for the Caller since a healing spell is a cone-shaped ability. This means that ranged players “behind” the Caller do not receive healing.

This mix of “ranged, but not really” is rather peculiar for some. The limited range forced Callers, especially at the start of Dragonflight, to position themselves somewhere in the middle – meaning they were neither a fixed part of the ranged nor melee camp.

Additionally, the Caller is still the “youngest” class in World of Warcraft, which often presents a hindrance. Because many players are already bound to their long-established mains and do not want to try anything new.

It is still somewhat peculiar, as the Caller has repeatedly been part of the “perfect meta” when it comes to completing Mythic+ dungeons. Already several times, an Enhancement Caller was virtually indispensable and was desperately sought after, even though many people at that time did not even understand how strong a Caller actually is.

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Another reason may be that only Dracthyr can play Callers; the class is exclusively tied to this race. This does not appeal to all players aesthetically and is likely to further contribute to only a small fraction considering taking a closer look at a Caller.

What about you? Have you created a Caller and leveled it to the maximum level? Or do you avoid the class because it feels so “different” from all the other classes in World of Warcraft?
Even rarer than Callers are some of the hardest achievements in WoW, which only a very few players have accomplished.

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„We are not emotionally prepared for this“: Warhammer presents new series and even the trailer excites the fans

Christoph Waldboth 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Fans of Warhammer are excited about the announcement of a new series in their favorite universe. The trailer meets expectations and makes one eager for more brutal action.

Which series is being discussed? It is about Astartes II, a new animated series in the Warhammer universe. It is the successor to the short film of the same name that was released in 2018. However, it was not an official film but a fan project by Syama Pedersen.

At that time, it not only convinced numerous fans but also Games Workshop itself. Pedersen was hired and recently worked on projects like the Warhammer episode of Secret Level.

Additionally, he received a special honor: His fan film Astartes was included in the official canon of Warhammer.

Now there is supposed to be a continuation, and a first trailer has already been released. Even now, it convinces the waiting fans.

Here you can see the aforementioned trailer – on MeinMMO you will also find many more exciting facts about Warhammer.

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Trailer for the brutal Warhammer series “Astartes II”

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80 seconds of Warhammer is enough

What does the trailer show? It’s just a first glimpse, lasting about 80 seconds, that we get of the new series. But it tells a lot. Specifically, the new characters are introduced. These are five Marines.

The trailer cuts between them and their helmets with symbols as well as action-packed scenes. The animations look buttery smooth and show Marines that appear wonderfully heavy and substantial, yet also nimble as they soar through the air.

When the phrase “Don’t let the aliens live” is displayed at the end, there is no doubt left based on what has been shown: Astartes II continues the path of the predecessor project consistently and is likely to raise the stakes. After all, we are dealing with an official series that probably has a much larger budget than a fan project.

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What do the fans say? On YouTube, the trailer has already garnered much attention. In less than 24 hours, it reached over 1.75 million views.

In the comments, it is evident that the fans of Warhammer can hardly wait to see the series:

“I have never clicked on a Warhammer announcement so quickly,” writes @gondalfthegay9987.
“The sound design of the bolters, the impact sound, and everything else is just phenomenal. It actually sounds like it has weight. Very cool,” finds @zacarino1827.
“Perfection. Pederson has the vision. He captures 40k better than any other medium I know,” says @PurposelessRabbitholes.
“We are not emotionally prepared for this,” believes @amerlad.
“New mission protocol: Survive this year so you can watch Astartes II next year,” vows @PBXD01.

However, the series will not be released until 2026. When exactly is still uncertain. However, it can be assumed that Astartes II will be a true feast for Warhammer fans. On MeinMMO, you can find ranking lists on the topic of Warhammer, for example here: The 5 strongest chapters of the first loyal Space Marines in the power ranking

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EA FC 25 RTTK Tracker for all players: Upgrades, progress and important dates at a glance

Thomas Dummer 30. January 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

In line with the RTTK event for EA FC 25, MeinMMO presents a tracker with all players and their upgrades. You can also see when the special cards can gather their next progress towards their improvements.

Update from 30.01.25 (11:00 AM): We have updated the tracker with the latest results. FC Barcelona secured second place in the Champions League. Thus, Araujo receives further upgrades. You can find all other players in the list.

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What is the RTTK Tracker? In this tracker, we accompany the live upgrades of the dynamic special cards of the Road To The Knockout (RTTK) in FC 25. The upgrades are obtained by the cards on their way to the knockout stage of the following international competitions:

UEFA Champions League (UCL)
UEFA Europa League (UEL)
UEFA Conference League (UECL)
UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL)

How do RTTK cards receive upgrades? The conditions and upgrades are clearly defined and depend on the respective team of the RTTK players:

3 wins in the league phase or group stage: +1 overall rating
- for UWCL only 2 wins
at least 1 goal in 4 matches of the league phase or group stage: +1 overall rating & role++
Top placement at the end of the league phase or group stage: PlayStyle+ & role++
- for UCL, UEL, and UECL top-2 placement
- for UWCL group win

If the roles and plus signs still give you trouble, we recommend this article: EA FC 25: What does the plus on my player mean?

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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team

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All RTTK cards with upgrades and progress at a glance

To ensure you have a better overview, we have divided the RTTK cards into their respective competitions. You will find a list for each competition.

Important notes on the lists:

improved ratings through upgrades are marked in bold and with a ⬆️
the 4 goals in different games do not have to be scored by the player themselves
the new league phase (except in UWCL) consists of 36 teams and 8 matchdays in UCL and UEL / 6 matchdays in UECL: to achieve a one-time upgrade, a team must finish in the top 2 at the end of the league phase

All RTTK cards of the UEFA Champions League (next matches on January 22, 2025)

Pro (OVR)	Club (Pos.)	Wins	Goals	Top-2 Placement
Bellingham (93)⬆️ (Shadow Striker++)	Real Madrid (CM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
van Dijk (93)⬆️ (Defending Pro++)	FC Liverpool (CB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	✅ PlayStyle+ Role++
Kane (93)⬆️ (False 9++)	FC Bayern (ST)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Álvarez (92)⬆️ (False 9++)	Atlético Madrid (ST)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Havertz (91)⬆️ (CF Pro++)	FC Arsenal (CAM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Frimpong (90)⬆️ (Attacking Wingback Pro++)	Bayer Leverkusen (RB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Brandt (89)⬆️ (Wing Engine++)	Borussia Dortmund (CAM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Araujo (89)⬆️ (Stopper++)	FC Barcelona (CB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	✅ PlayStyle+ Role++
Barcola (88) ⬆️ (Center Forward Pro++)	Paris Saint-Germain (LW)	2/3❌	4/4✅	❌
Doku (88)⬆️ (Center Forward Pro++)	Manchester City (LM)	2/3❌	4/4✅	❌
Dimarco (89)⬆️ (Attacking Fullback++)	Lombardia FC* (LB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Watkins (89)⬆️ (CF Pro++)	Aston Villa (ST)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Lees-Melou (88)⬆️ (Deep Lying Playmaker++)	Stade Brest (CDM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Loftus Cheek (88)⬆️ (Wing Forward++)	Milano FC* (CM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Balogun (88)⬆️ (CF Pro++)	AS Monaco (ST)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Diogo Jota (87)⬆️ (CF Pro++)	FC Liverpool (ST)	3/3✅	4/4✅	✅ PlayStyle+ Role++
Šeško (87)⬆️ (Sniper Pro++)	RB Leipzig (ST)	0/3❌	4/4✅	❌
Lang (87)⬆️ (Engine++)	PSV Eindhoven (LW)	2/3❌	4/4✅	❌
Thuram (86)⬆️	Juventus Turin (CM)	3/3✅	3/4❌	❌
Otamendi (87)⬆️ (Ball Playing Defender Pro++)	Benfica Lissabon (CB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Stiller (87)⬆️ (Deep Lying Playmaker++)	VfB Stuttgart (CDM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Van de Beek (85)	FC Girona (CM)	1/3❌	2/4❌	❌
Gimenez (87)⬆️ (Sniper++)	Feyenoord Rotterdam (ST)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Godfrey (87)⬆️ (Defender Pro++)	Bergamo Calcio* (CB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Gonçalo Inácio (86)⬆️ (Stopper++)	Sporting Lissabon (CB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Posch (84)	FC Bologna (RB)	0/3❌	1/4❌	❌
André (86)⬆️ (Covering Pro++)	LOSC Lille (CDM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌

*Lombardia FC=Inter, Milano AC=Milan, Bergamo Calcio=Atalanta

All RTTK cards of the UEFA Women’s Champions League

Pro (OVR)	Club (Pos.)	Wins	Goals	Group Win
Diani (92)⬆️ (Wing++)	Olympique Lyon (RW)	2/2✅	4/4✅	✅ PlayStyle+(?) * Center Forward Pro++
Miedema (90)⬆️ (CF Pro++)	Manchester City (ST)	2/2✅	4/4✅	❌
Claudia Pina (89)⬆️ (Wing Engine++)	FC Barcelona (LW)	2/2✅	4/4✅	✅ Key Pass+ Shadow Striker Pro++
Björn (88)⬆️ (Stopper++)	FC Chelsea (CB)	2/2✅	4/4✅	✅ Anticipation+ Stopper++
Wälti (88)⬆️ (Covering++)	FC Arsenal (CDM)	2/2✅	4/4✅	✅ Intercepting+ Deep Lying Playmaker++
Antônia Silva (87)⬆️ (Fullback++)	Real Madrid (RB)	2/2✅	4/4✅	❌
Gwinn (86)⬆️ (Attacking Fullback++)	FC Bayern (RB)	2/2✅	4/4✅	❌

*Diani should actually receive a 2nd PlayStyle+ with the upgrade

All RTTK cards of the UEFA Europa League (next matches on January 30, 2025)

Pro (OVR)	Club (Pos.)	Wins	Goals	Top-2 Placement
Dybala (92)⬆️ (False 9++)	AS Roma (CAM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Romero (90)⬆️ (Stopper++)	Tottenham Hotspurs (CB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	still open
Alejandro Garnacho (90)⬆️ (Center Forward Pro++)	Manchester United (LM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	still open
Cherki (89)⬆️ (Shadow Striker Pro++)	Olympique Lyon (CAM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	still open
Nico Williams (88)⬆️ (Center Forward Pro++)	Athletic Bilbao (LM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	still open
Stephen Eustáquio (87)⬆️ (Covering++)	FC Porto (CDM)	2/3	4/4✅	❌
Koch (88)⬆️ (Defending Pro++)	Eintracht Frankfurt (CB)	3/3✅	4/4✅	still open
Zyiech (87)⬆️ (Wing++)	Galatasaray Istanbul (RM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Saint-Maximin (86)⬆️ (Center Forward Pro++)	Fenerbahçe Istanbul (LM)	2/3	4/4✅	❌
Zubimendi (87)⬆️ (Deep Lying Playmaker++)	Real Sociedad (CDM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌
Henderson (86)⬆️ (Covering++)	Ajax Amsterdam (CDM)	3/3✅	4/4✅	❌

All RTTK cards of the UEFA Conference League

Pro (OVR)	Club (Pos.)	Wins	Goals	Top-2 Placement
Gusto (88)⬆️ (Wingback++)	FC Chelsea (RB)	2/2✅	4/4✅	✅ Speedster+ Offensive Wingback++
Kean (87)⬆️ (Sniper++)	AC Florenz (ST)	2/2✅	4/4✅	❌
Lo Celso (87)⬆️ (Engine++)	Real Betis (CAM)	2/2✅	4/4✅	❌

When do the upgrades appear in the game? The upgrades will appear in the game only after all matches of a matchday have been completed. So you can expect the improvements in the game at the earliest every Friday. They typically appear around 7:00 PM in Ultimate Team.

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The tracker is constantly updated with new cards and the results of international competitions. So if you don’t want to miss any updates and progress, you can check back regularly. On MeinMMO, we also show you the most popular SBCs: 5 Squad Building Challenges for players and packs that are particularly popular in the community

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Pokémon GO: Year of the Snake – How to get Zygarde Cells and what they bring

Max Handwerk 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the “Year of the Snake” is currently being celebrated, along with a corresponding limited-time research task. This provides rare Zygarde cells.

What kind of research is this? The limited-time research “Year of the Snake” started with the Lunar New Year event in Pokémon GO.

Coinciding with this, the research was released, which runs until February 2nd. Currently, there are four tasks that offer exciting rewards: Zygarde cells.

All tasks for the “Year of the Snake” in Pokémon GO

Walk 1 km following routes	1 Zygarde cell
Walk 2 km following routes	1 Zygarde cell
Catch 10 Pokémon while following routes	1 Zygarde cell
Follow a route	1 Zygarde cell
Upon completion	6 Zygarde cells, 5,000 XP, 2,000 stardust

How to solve this? Theoretically, just one route is enough to complete all tasks at once. For this, go to your “Nearby” menu at the bottom right of the game, select the routes, and see which options you have nearby. Ideally, it would be a route with 2+ kilometers to complete everything in a single go. You can read more about routes in Pokémon GO here.

Things get harder if you don’t have routes nearby. You might try to create a route yourself. However, since this has to be approved, it is very unlikely that this will work within the task’s timeframe.

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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer

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What are Zygarde cells in Pokémon GO?

The Zygarde cells were introduced with the route feature in the game. Through a special research task, you can obtain the Pokémon Zygarde by using routes. However, to transform it into its stronger forms, you need a lot of Zygarde cells.

The strongest Zygarde form, the Perfect form, is useful in Pokémon GO’s battle league, but to obtain it, you need a total of 250 cells. These are usually obtained randomly upon completing routes, they are considered very rare. This makes it a lengthy process to acquire a complete Zygarde.

Now, with this task, at least there is a small accumulation of cells, which may motivate players to take a closer look at the feature. By the way, you need 50 cells for Zygarde’s 50% form.

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For many players, the path to a complete Zygarde is very long. How about you? Have you ever engaged with the route feature? Do you use it, have you perhaps set up your own routes? And how are your experiences with the cells? Share with us in the comments. And what’s coming next in Pokémon GO, you can read here: All events in February 2025 for Pokémon GO.

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Path of Exile 2 Director Admits They Broke Their Biggest Promise – ‘You Betrayed Us’

Cedric Holmeier 30. January 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

The head of Path of Exile 2 addressed the players in a video message, informing them that the developers have broken their biggest promise regarding Path of Exile. Now the community is furious.

What was that promise? Originally, Path of Exile 2 was supposed to be an update for Path of Exile, much like what happened with Overwatch and its “successor” Overwatch 2. However, in the middle of development, the developers decided to make PoE2 a standalone game because the differences would simply be too significant.

With the announcement of Path of Exile 2 as a standalone game, the devs also promised that the first part would continue to be developed without restrictions. In an interview with MeinMMO, head Jonathan Rogers reiterated this promise and even added that PoE1 would receive updates and new content as long as it has players.

This big promise has now been broken by the developers, as Jonathan Rogers admits.

Do you already know this NPC from Path of Exile 2?

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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items

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Broken Promises

What about the development of PoE1? In a video message on YouTube, Game Director Jonathan Rogers now reaches out to the players. In it, he explains that he has decided to pull the developers who were supposed to be working on Path of Exile 1 in the summer of 2024 to work on PoE2. Early Access was approaching, and the game still had many issues.

Even after the launch of PoE2, there was much to be done; besides balance changes, there were many technical fixes needed to make the ARPG more playable.

Jonathan Rogers further explains in the video that even after the Christmas break, there was still no end in sight to the important work, and he simply could not send the PoE1 developers back. As a result, the start of the new season and the associated update for the predecessor, which was planned for February, became unattainable.

According to the head, nothing will change in this situation for the time being. He will not send the employees back to PoE1 until the major update for Path of Exile 2, Version 0.2.0, which could also mean a new season, is released.

Even a few weeks after the release of the new version, the devs will have to manage PoE2 before they can even start working on a new PoE1 season.

The next update for Path of Exile 1 will likely take months and could therefore mean the longest period without updates for the ARPG. In the meantime, about 7 months have already passed without innovations.

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How is the community reacting to the announcement? Players are furious. For the community, the promise of simultaneous development that would not interfere with each other was a key aspect of supporting the devs in the past development years of PoE2.

They feel betrayed, deceived, and cheated by the developers. User milkoso88 vents on Reddit: “I just can’t believe that GGG has betrayed us like this. We have bought our downfall with supporter packs.” User Echo_Forward also asks on Reddit: “Can I return their stupid supporter pack?”

Players like LordMalvore cannot understand on Reddit why the developers do not even have time for a smaller update: “Just give us a legacy league… Based on what we’ve heard from our side, it’s not hard for them to pack a few league mechanics into a provisional league. I just want to play PoE with an econ reset, and if I can also get back Scourge, Affliction, Sentinel [Editor’s note: leagues/seasons from PoE1], etc., that would be good enough for me for now.”

Even on YouTube, the mood is not better. User @thi3n858 writes: “The real PoE killer wasn’t Diablo 4 or Last Epoch… it was PoE 2 all along.”

Many of the other comments are quotes from Path of Exile that describe the situation. For example, user @Jalgie44 writes: “A contender can afford to make promises. An emperor must keep those promises.” Or the comment from @MikotoJinba: “For those who ascend too quickly, the fall is inevitable.”

For the gamers, it seems that the developers have even shared quotes in the game that indicate what fate awaits their own ARPG. Meanwhile, things are not going particularly well in Path of Exile 2 either. Especially the new players are also disappointed here due to the developers: Path of Exile 2 is driving away its new players due to a missing feature

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Pokémon TCG Pocket confuses players because the first boosters are gone – Here’s how to find them

Jasmin Beverungen 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

With the new expansion, there was a possibility that the old boosters would disappear as “Unbeatable Genes” from Pokémon TCG Pocket. Players can’t find them directly again, but in fact, they are still there.

What is the problem? On the start screen, all boosters are displayed in a box that players can choose from to open. So far, there were 4 boosters visible there:

Charizard (Unbeatable Genes)
Mewtwo (Unbeatable Genes)
Pikachu (Unbeatable Genes)
Mew (Mysterious Island)

But with the new packs, the old boosters have disappeared. Now only Dialga and Palkia from “Collision of Space and Time” and Mew can be found there. Some players (including those on the MeinMMO team) briefly panicked about whether the old boosters – and with them the saved pack points – had disappeared.

But we were able to find them again and will tell you how to open the hidden boosters.

You can find the trailer for the new expansion here:

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

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How to find the boosters for Unbeatable Genes

Where are they hidden? To access the old boosters, you first need to click on one of the 3 boosters from the main menu. It doesn’t matter which one you select.

When you zoom into the pack, you will see a point labeled “Other Booster Packs” in the lower right corner of the screen. Click on this area to be redirected to the overview of all available boosters.

Here you will see the packs for Unbeatable Genes at the bottom left of the screen. Your pack points, which you earn by opening boosters, are still there too. So you don’t need to panic that your points or the chance of cards from the boosters are gone.

However: You cannot use the pack points to open boosters from other editions. For Collision of Space and Time, unfortunately, you have to start from scratch.

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Player fights 763 days against unjust ban from CoD to save his reputation on Steam

Schuhmann 30. January 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Many players are frustrated when their accounts in video games get banned. When they file a complaint, they encounter deaf ears from gaming companies like Activision Blizzard: The ban remains in place. The details are kept secret for security reasons. There is no way to appeal. Case closed. However, a Steam user did not want to accept such a ban in Call of Duty and fought back.

This was the ban: The Steam user b00lin had played an early beta version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the CoD from 2022, for 36.2 hours.

He then received the message in his Steam profile that he was banned. Activision rejected his appeal against the ban: The security team confirmed that his account would remain permanently banned. He had used unauthorized software to manipulate game data. The ban remains in place.

The Steam user attempted to reach Activision through the ticket system, also called support, and contacted employees via LinkedIn. But all of that was in vain.

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CoD Modern Warfare 2: Important changes explained quickly – With gameplay

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Banned user faces a wall of silence for security reasons

This was so frustrating: It was frustrating for the Steam user to encounter a wall of silence. No one presented any evidence to him that he had used cheat software.

Because such evidence would pose a security risk and must remain confidential, so that cheat developers do not find out how exactly Activision Blizzard operates, he heard over and over again.

Steam user gets his money back, but the ban remains

This was the next step: The user ultimately signed a non-disclosure agreement and sought mediation through an independent third party. However, Activision rejected the mediation.

Then b00lin used a service to get his money back. He wanted to recover the costs for the game. Since Activision did not respond here, b00lin won and got his money back, but the ban still remained in place.

According to PC Gamer, the user says:

Although Activision paid me out, they still refused to lift the ban on my account. They justified this by saying they were not ordered to do so by the courts and therefore would not do it. I’m sure they wish they had because it cost them a lot in the long run.

Next, he tried to reach an out-of-court settlement with Activision Blizzard and sought a settlement with a law firm that had been hired by the company. The Steam user was even willing to sign an NDA to keep silent about the settlement, but Activision did not want that either.

Ultimately, b00lin found himself in front of a judge and was able to prove that he had played Counter-Strike 2 for 1,000 hours without any incidents and just wanted to get rid of the ban. He did not care about playing a game by Activision Blizzard again – he just wanted the ban removed.

Activision’s defense could not present evidence in court that justified the ban; evidently, the strict viewing lines of the CoD security team did not even allow their own lawyers to learn the precise details about the reason for the ban.

Ban lifted after 763 days and deleted from Steam profile

This is how it turned out: Ultimately, the judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff, b00lin. Activision had breached their side of the contract here and failed to present evidence that the ban was justified. The player’s ban was lifted by the court. Additionally, Activision had to reimburse the plaintiff 711 pounds, approximately 850 €, in fixed costs.

This is what the player says: The player says he has been playing CoD on PC since 2003 and has invested a lot of time in the game.

He felt that the ban had ruined his Steam profile and his reputation as a gamer. That drove him to fight for 2 years and not give up:

A ban for something I did not do, on a profile that I highly value and into which I have invested thousands of hours, is not okay.

Whenever he was doing well in a game, people would check his profile on Steam, see the “cheater” entry, and then say to him: No wonder he won, he is a cheater. That went against b00lin’s honor, and he did not want to accept it. He was also motivated by the fact that he was not alone; on Discord, he met many others who had also received an unjust ban. In CoD, there are often discussions about bans: What is a shadow ban in CoD Warzone and what can be done about it?

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Pokémon TCG Pocket down: Server status at the release of Collision of Space and Time at a glance

Jasmin Beverungen 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The new expansion for Collision of Space and Time has launched in Pokémon TCG Pocket, but the servers are down. The mobile game tempts with free boosters, which fans unfortunately cannot claim at the moment.

Update at 08:43 AM: Meanwhile, the MeinMMO team has also been able to draw their first cards. What are the first cards you pulled? Let us know in the comments!

Update at 08:38 AM: If you can no longer find the old boosters for Unbeatable Genes in the main menu, don’t panic! You can find them by clicking on one of the displayed boosters and then clicking on the box Other Booster Packs at the bottom right.

Update at 08:31 AM: The rush seems to have calmed down now. It is possible to get back into the game and claim the booster. However, expect longer loading times here.

Update on January 30 at 07:50 AM: Unfortunately, the servers are still offline. We will let you know as soon as they are online.

What is free? If you log into Pokémon TCG Pocket, a screen with a Dialga and Palkia booster from Collision of Space and Time will immediately appear. This means you can open one of the two boosters and snag the first new cards from the expansion, regardless of your remaining time and hourglasses.

However, many players are currently unable to claim their gift. Since January 30, 2025, at 7:00 AM, the new cards have been available in the game, but collectors are repeatedly being thrown out.

You can watch the trailer for the new expansion here:

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

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Collectors cannot claim cards and log into the game

What is the problem? As soon as you see the title screen, you can already tell that something is wrong. A loading sign appears here because the servers for Pokémon TCG Pocket are currently overloaded. Currently, too many players are logging in who want to start with the expansion.

An error code 102-169-014 appears, indicating:

An error occurred during data transmission. Please check your internet connection and signal strength.

However, you don’t even need to bother testing your internet connection. Instead, you will have to wait until the rush has subsided a bit. Only then can you try to claim your gifts and get started with Collision of Space and Time.

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What do fans say about this? On Reddit, numerous threads are currently gathering where players cannot get into Pokémon TCG Pocket. One user asks the others to leave the game so that he can claim his free booster.

Another user writes that everyone is currently staring at the white start screen, which one is directly trapped in when opening the app. However, it may take a while for things to calm down again and for players to be able to claim their free pack. If this happens, MeinMMO will let you know.

With the new boosters, the 4th game generation comes to the mobile game. If you are collecting the cards, you can check the following list for which new Pokémon are included with Collision of Space and Time in Pokémon TCG Pocket: Pokémon TCG Pocket: Card list for Collision of Space and Time at a glance

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EA restructures BioWare, redistributes developers to other studios – What is happening with Mass Effect 5?

Karsten Scholz 30. January 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

BioWare is shrinking. This insight comes from an official blog post by General Manager Gary McKay. MeinMMO breaks down what this could mean for the next Mass Effect.

What exactly does Gary McKay write? The General Manager of BioWare explains on blog.bioware.com that they want to optimally position themselves for the future through restructuring measures.

Since the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, a core team led by veterans of the first trilogy has been working on the new game for the Mass Effect franchise. These include Mike Gamble, Preston Watamaniuk, Derek Watts, and Parrish Ley.

As it wouldn’t be worthwhile to allocate BioWare’s full development capacities to the project right now, an unnamed number of employees have been working in other teams at Electronic Arts for some time to use their expertise beneficially.

The teaser trailer for the new Mass Effect:

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Mass Effect 5 Teaser Trailer

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The new Mass Effect is still a long way off

What does this mean for the new Mass Effect? Basically, it is normal in game development that varying numbers of developers are needed for the different phases of a production. In the conception phase, for example, a few creatives lay the foundation for what is to come. In the months before release, more hands than ever work on the completion.

If a release is achieved and there is no new project to which the now-unused forces can be allocated, unfortunately, layoffs are often on the horizon. The fact that BioWare is now reallocating part of the team to other studios at EA is therefore good news for now.

However, the announcements are likely disappointing for all Mass Effect fans who hoped that BioWare would fully focus on the development of the Sci-Fi RPG now that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is completed. After all, the announcement of the new Mass Effect was already made in November 2020 – over four years ago.

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However, the fact that only a core team is currently working on the game shows that there is still a considerable distance to cover before entering full production. Whether this is because Dragon Age: The Veilguard has tied up almost all capacities over the years, or because previous development of Mass Effect has become convoluted and had to start almost from scratch midway, is unclear.

What is clear is that BioWare has not been known in the past for conducting game development according to plan and without major complications. A particularly tragic example of this was experienced by all fans of the studio on February 22, 2019: Developer talks about the catastrophe Anthem: “We knew it wasn’t finished”

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GeForce RTX 5090: Price, Release and Specs – Everything You Should Know Before Buying

Benedikt Schlotmann 30. January 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Nvidia presented its latest graphics cards from the RTX 5000 series at CES 2025. MeinMMO brings you all the important information about the RTX 5000.

The most important points at a glance:

The RTX 5090 is Nvidia’s new flagship and, according to independent tests, is currently the fastest graphics card of 2025. It averages 25% ahead of the RTX 4090 in Ultra HD.
Nvidia has introduced three more graphics cards: the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070.
The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will both launch on January 30, 2025, while the other graphics cards are expected to follow in February. A specific date has not yet been announced.
Prices start at 649 euros for the RTX 5070 and go up to 2,329 euros for the RTX 5090.

With the RTX 5000, manufacturer Nvidia has introduced its next generation of graphics cards. MeinMMO presents all known information about the new graphics cards and explains what you should know before the release.

RTX 5090: Release and price
RTX 5090: Pre-order and purchase
RTX 5090 vs RTX 4080: Comparing the specs of the graphics cards
RTX 5090: Benchmarks and independent tests

Update: Our article was first published on January 8, 2025. On January 29, 2025, we updated our article in preparation for the launch of the RTX 5090. On January 30, we updated the article again in preparation for the shops. Shop links will follow shortly, as soon as available.

Last updates: 30.01.25, 29.01.25, 08.01.25.

RTX 5090: Release and price

When will the RTX 5090 be released? The GeForce RTX 5090 is set to be released on January 30, 2025. The RTX 5080 will also be released on January 30, 2025.

How much does the RTX 5090 cost? The suggested retail price in Germany is 2,329 euros (including VAT). This is about 600 euros more than its predecessor, the GeForce RTX 4090.

Currently, however, reports indicate that availability will be very poor. Expect prices for the RTX 5090 to be significantly higher.

RTX 5090: Pre-order and purchase

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Where can you buy the RTX 5090? In Germany, Notebooksbilliger.de is the official partner of Nvidia. You will likely find the so-called “Founders Edition” (FE) there. Models from third-party manufacturers (custom designs) will also be available at other retailers, such as Mindfactory or Alternate. Some shops, including Caseking, are already listing the graphics cards.

The prices range from 2,700 to 3,200 euros, significantly above the suggested retail price:

RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 at Caseking.de

Can you pre-order the RTX 5090? Not at this time. We will update our article should this change.

RTX 5090 vs RTX 4080: Comparing the specs of the graphics cards

	GeForce RTX 5090	GeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock	2,010 GHz	2,230 GHz
Boost Clock	2,410 GHz	2,520 GHz
Memory	32 GB GDDR7	24 GB GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	28 Gbps	21 Gbps
Memory Interface	512-Bit	384-Bit
Memory Bandwidth	1,792 GB/s	1,008 GB/s
TDP (in Watts)	575	450
Price (MSRP)	2,329 Euros	1,769 Euros (May 2023)

RTX 5090: Benchmarks and tests

What testers say: In the first independent tests, it shows that the RTX 5090 is currently the fastest graphics card on the market:

Generally, the GeForce RTX 5090 is on average 25% ahead of the RTX 4090. With DLSS enabled, there are even a few more performance percent. This is reported by the German magazine ComputerBase.de.
PCGamesHardware mentions a total increase of 22 percent and 28 percent in Ultra HD when testing the GeForce RTX 5090.
In the test by GameStar for the GeForce RTX 5090, the gain is even slightly larger, at 30 to 40 %.

Thus, the RTX 5090 cannot fully keep up with the official benchmarks that Nvidia itself presented to the public (via nvidia.com).

An important aspect of performance is also the DLSS 4.0 technology. At the launch of DLSS 4.0, around 75 games are expected to be supported. However, in the coming months, the number of supported games is likely to steadily increase.

What advantages DLSS 4.0 brings and which graphics cards are still supported, you can read directly with us on MeinMMO.

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