In Helldivers 2, the never-ending battle against alien forces rages on. What will soon last a year for players has been weighing on the Chief for much longer.
Who is it about? Johan Pilestedt is the Creative Director of Helldivers 2 and the CCO (Chief Commercial Officer) of Arrowhead Game Studios. Until May 22, 2024, Pilestedt was the CEO of the studio, but he demoted himself after issues arose between the publisher Sony and the community.
Pilestedt is still regarded as the Chief by the community, particularly due to his good communication with players. However, it seems he has had enough now.
In the meantime, there is a new enemy faction in Helldivers 2:
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Helldivers 2 reveals the new enemy faction in the trailer for ‘Omens of Tyranny’
Bye-Bye Helldivers
How is the Chief doing? Johan Pilestedt seems to have had enough of the Helldivers brand. As he explains on X.com, he has been working on the Helldivers brand since 2013. Initially with the first part and since early 2016 on Helldivers 2.
In these 11 years, he has sacrificed many aspects of his private life, including family, friends, and even his wife, for whom he often had little time. He emphasizes that he now wants to take the time to make up for what he has lost. Therefore, the Helldivers Chief will take a sabbatical, which he dedicates to those who have supported him over the years.
What is a sabbatical? A sabbatical, or sabbatical year, is a work-time model in which the employee takes an extended break from work to focus on personal matters. What exactly the employee does during this year is entirely up to them.
What will change after his return? Johan Pilestedt wants to start working on a new game for Arrowhead Game Studios upon his return. This also means a new brand, as it seems Johan Pilestedt has had enough of the bug aliens after 11 years for the time being.
What’s next for Helldivers 2? The development of Helldivers 2 is unlikely to be affected by Johan Pilestedt’s leave. He himself believes that his colleagues at Arrowhead Game Studios will continue to produce good work and deliver updates without him.
Are you looking for a strategy game where you can win epic battles and manipulate your opponents like in Game of Thrones? Then MeinMMO author Ody has a recommendation for you – and it currently costs only 15 € on Steam.
What game are we talking about? We are referring to Total War: Three Kingdoms. The strategy game from Creative Assembly was released in 2019 and combines real-time with turn-based strategy.
Who is writing this? The first video game of MeinMMO author Ody was Age of Empires. Soon after, he received a disc of Rome: Total War as a gift from a friend. Since then, he has played every new installment of the Total War series.
You can see a trailer for the game here:
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Total War: Three Kingdoms – The first trailer for the strategy game on Steam
There’s still soup in ancient China
What is the game about? The setting is quickly explained: We find ourselves in ancient China around the year 190 AD. The Chinese Empire of the Han is shaken by a peasant uprising, the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and a tyrant takes control of the imperial court.
From the chaos in the country, warlords rise who pursue their own goals: Some exploit the situation for personal gain, others want to save the empire. Still, others have larger ambitions and want to become the new emperor themselves.
In Total War: Three Kingdoms, you are one of these warlords. On the campaign map that encompasses ancient China, you build your cities and economy, ensure the satisfaction of your population, recruit armies, and conquer the lands of your neighbors. The power plays for the imperial throne create some serious GoT fever.
What makes the game so special? Total War: Three Kingdoms heavily emphasizes characters. They are not only versatile and fulfill different roles, but also maintain relationships with each other that affect their satisfaction.
If two of your generals or court officials do not get along, it may not be a good idea to let them work together. However, friendships between two characters grant you bonuses. These relationships also change over time, and characters can even leave their old lords in search of new ones.
In expanding your empire, you can rely on pure violence, as is customary in the Total War series. However, it can sometimes be much more exciting to outsmart competitors. Diplomacy and espionage are significantly more extensive in Three Kingdoms compared to Warhammer or Pharaoh:
Characters can be infiltrated as spies into other factions and take on positions that will be helpful to you later
Those who want to be particularly cunning can use Cao Cao to access a variety of plots and instigate proxy wars
Another unique aspect is the two game modes: In the “History” mode, your heroes are powerful lone warriors and can duel other heroes. The “Records” mode offers a classic Total War experience with generals accompanied to battle by a bodyguard. Some more fantastical elements are also removed here.
One of the best Total War games at the lowest price
How much does the game cost? Until February 3, you have the opportunity to secure Total War: Three Kingdoms on Steam at the previous lowest price of only 14.99 €. The DLCs mainly add new starting dates, units, and characters. “The Furious Wild” also makes the Nanman, who live in the southern rainforest, playable and brings their own culture as well as war elephants.
After just over 280 hours, I can still recommend the game, even though it doesn’t always run perfectly technically. Personally, I only had minor visual glitches like missing weapon models, but other players have reported crashes as well.
Moreover, the game could have benefited from additional cultures such as Korea, and all the Chinese names can be confusing at the start. However, this hurdle disappears over time, and you get one of the best Total War experiences of recent years – if not of all time.
If you want to get more out of your gaming PC, you might consider buying a new graphics card. But does it even matter whether I ultimately choose AMD or Nvidia?MyMMO presents the similarities and differences between AMD and Nvidia and explains what you should consider before your next graphics card purchase.
But does it really matter whether I end up choosing a graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, or Intel? MyMMO explains where the similarities and differences lie and what ultimately matters when making a purchase.
Note: We first published our guide to FYNG Tech 2022. On January 29, 2025, we released a mini-update for our article and added the test results of the RTX 5090.
The GeForce RTX 5090 has replaced the GeForce RTX 4090 as the fastest graphics card in independent tests. Depending on the benchmark, the RTX 5090 is between 20% and 40% ahead of the older RTX 4090. Following that, at a slightly lower level, is AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XTX. AMD’s fastest graphics card is likely to remain the Radeon RX 7900 XTX.
However, if you want to buy the best overall package in terms of rendering performance and best raytracing, there is currently no way around the RTX 4090 or the slightly cheaper RTX 3090 Ti.
If you want to buy the currently fastest graphics card, then you have to buy the RTX 5090. Here, the entry hurdle is currently very high with a purchase price of around 2400 euros. However, if you already own an RTX 4090, the purchase is hardly worthwhile.
The RTX 4090 is currently the fastest graphics card on the market. The price is correspondingly high.
AMD vs Nvidia 2025: Power consumption and efficiency
Until a few years ago, AMD graphics cards were considered power guzzlers, while Nvidia graphics cards were significantly more efficient. But this has already changed with the last generation RX 5000.
The chips from TSMC in 7-nanometer manufacturing, which AMD uses in its current graphics cards and also in the PS5 and Xbox Series X, offer significantly better performance and energy characteristics than Samsung’s 8-nanometer chip that Nvidia uses in its graphics cards. The somewhat better efficiency is also reflected in the following examples:
AMD’s RX 6800 XT has a TDP of 300 watts, Nvidia’s RTX 3080 has a TDP of 320 watts.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT has a TDP of 300 watts, the GeForce RTX 3090 has a TDP of 350 watts.
With the RX 7000 series, AMD has taken a small step back compared to the RTX 4000 series. When it comes to efficiency, Nvidia is again more or less strongly ahead of AMD depending on the graphics card (via computerbase.de).
Who is better? Overall, AMD and Nvidia are now close together in terms of performance and efficiency after years. AMD’s 6900 XT is more efficient than the RTX 3090, but Nvidia’s GPUs are somewhat better in the mid-range.
In the budget range, AMD generally offers the more efficient cards, while Nvidia often significantly outperforms AMD in the high-end (RX 7900 XTX vs RTX 4090/RTX 5090). Nvidia slightly surpasses AMD in terms of performance per watt, but AMD wins in terms of performance per euro. These numbers will not change even with the upcoming release of the RTX 5000 series. Especially in the budget range, there are hardly any viable alternatives to AMD.
In principle, AMD and Nvidia graphics cards offer a very similar range of features. With all graphics cards, you can play games, and both manufacturers support DirectX 12 and other graphics interfaces like OpenGL or Vulkan. Nevertheless, there are a few notable differences.
An important point is Nvidia’s DLSS. With DLSS, the image is calculated at a lower resolution and then upscaled to the set resolution using AI algorithms. This way, you get significantly higher FPS in games, with little to no noticeable loss in quality. AMD now offers FSR 3.0 as a very good alternative. FSR 3.0 works also with Nvidia and Intel graphics cards, but the distribution is not as strong as with DLSS.
With the RTX 4000 series, Nvidia introduced DLSS 3.0, and now DLSS 4.0 is coming with the RTX 5000 series. Annoyingly, some features of DLSS 3.0 are exclusively available for the 4000 series, and the “Multi Frame Generation” feature is even exclusive to the RTX 5000.
Add to that, Nvidia’s GPUs support some special codecs that AMD cannot process. In terms of NVENC, Nvidia still leads with its RTX 4000, but AMD has caught up with the RX 7000 series.
The third point is raytracing. Since the RX 6000 series, AMD also offers raytracing support, but the performance from Nvidia is still clearly better. This difference has not changed significantly with the RTX 4000 and RX 7000.
The fourth point to note is that Nvidia is still leading in the AI field. AMD now also offers AI calculations via the graphics card, but the AI field is clearly the strength of Team Green.
Who is better? Simply put, Nvidia is ahead. Because G-Sync, Reflex, and DLSS are all at least slightly better than the alternatives from AMD. Moreover, Nvidia offers some features exclusively for the RTX 4000 series. For example, you can only use DLSS 3.0 with an RTX 4000.
However, AMD has been gaining ground for months. With FSR 3.0, they offer a very good alternative to DLSS, and with Anti-Lag+, they want to provide competition for Nvidia Reflex. But there have been some issues with Anti-Lag+ with several games:
When it comes to price, AMD continues to lead. This does not change with the upcoming release of the RTX 5090. Because for many graphics cards, you pay significantly less at AMD for the same performance as at Nvidia. Depending on the performance class, the difference can be between 100 and 500 euros (as of February 2024):
For AMD’s RX 7900 XTX, you currently pay just under 1,000 euros. For Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090, you pay with at least 1,789 euros over 700 euros more.
For the RX 7800 XT, you pay around 500 euros, while for the RTX 4070, you easily pay 650 euros if you find a good deal.
For the RTX 4000 and RX 7000, therefore, the same picture emerges as with the last generation: AMD’s graphics cards are always below Nvidia’s graphics card prices.
Who is better? For comparable or similar performance, you generally pay less with AMD. This has not really changed with the release of the RTX 4090 so far. And it hasn’t changed with the release of the new RX 7000 cards either. While AMD currently offers no graphics card over 1,000 euros (the RX 7900 XTX is priced at around 950 euros), Nvidia has two graphics cards (RTX 4080 and RTX 4090) above that price point.
If you are switching from an old, popular graphics card like the GTX 1060 or RX 580 to a Radeon RX 7000, GeForce RTX 4000, or even an RTX 5000, then you will immediately feel the difference. At this point, it doesn’t really matter whether you buy AMD or Nvidia: You will notice the significant performance jump with any new card.
With both an AMD and an Nvidia GPU from the upper price segment, you can easily play games in 4K resolution.
Currently, Nvidia has the larger feature catalog and offers better raytracing, DLSS, and Nvidia Reflex, but you also pay significantly more for the hardware. With AMD, you pay at least 100 euros less for the same performance. Some features like DLSS 3.0 are also offered exclusively by Nvidia with the RTX 4000 series. The same applies to the release of DLSS 4.0 and RTX 5000.
However, it should be noted that AMD has been technologically catching up strongly for months and now trails Nvidia by only a small margin in many features and is sometimes almost on par.
Which graphics card should I buy? If raytracing and DLSS are not a big deal for you, then AMD is the better choice. Because here you pay less money for the same performance. However, if you want the best possible image quality and all features, then you should opt for Nvidia.
The MMORPG The Quinfall launched disastrously on Steam last weekend. The developers want to make everything better after the crash landing.
What kind of MMORPG is it? The Quinfall is a traditional medieval MMORPG from the studio Vawraek Technology Inc., founded in 2021. The MMORPG resembles genre giants like Black Desert Online or Metin2 and relies on an open world with many monsters to grind.
On January 24, 2025, the MMORPG will launch on Steam and immediately faced a crash landing. Many gamers felt disappointed.
This is what the cities and villages of The Quinfall are supposed to look like:
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The Quinfall presents cities and villages in the video
Poor start for The Quinfall
How did the launch go? Instead of providing a “completely new MMORPG experience” as described on their own Steam page and surprising players with a “hyper-realistic world with advanced graphics and state-of-the-art systems”, most gamers only saw the start screen.
Many adventurers waited for hours for an available spot on the servers, until they ultimately gave up. Those lucky enough to make it onto the servers were still likely disappointed. Complaints about an empty open world, average graphics, and game crashes in various places are piling up in the Steam reviews.
The problems are also reflected in the average rating on Steam. Of about 2,200 reviews, only 31% are positive. More than two-thirds of players were disappointed with the MMORPG. However, the developers do not want to take this lying down and are now coming forward with a plan.
What does the developers’ plan look like? The responsible parties have now released a statement along with a plan for improving their MMORPG on Steam. To reduce waiting times for gamers, the developers have also launched new servers. This is intended to distribute the influx. Each region will receive its own new server.
In their statement, the responsible parties also explain that they have been victims of a large-scale DDoS attack. This is also the reason why there were so many server problems at launch. The team is working with a reputed cybersecurity firm, which is not named, trying to fend off the attacks.
What is a DDoS attack? A DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service) is a targeted overload of a server, where a large number of simultaneous requests are sent. This causes the server to reach its capacity limits and cannot process legitimate requests anymore.
The developers also apologize for the outages and list four points in which they want to improve the MMORPG:
First, the server problems are to be solved so all players can play The Quinfall; new servers will be launched and the capacity of existing servers increased.
In the second step, the problem of DDoS attacks will be solved in cooperation with the cybersecurity firm.
Furthermore, the development team wants to communicate more often and transparently with players and provide regular updates on progress.
Once all problems are resolved, players should receive gifts as compensation.
Despite the crash landing, The Quinfall’s ratings are steadily recovering. In our article about the MMORPG from January 25, the game only had a 22% positive rating. So nearly 10 points have been recovered. While the game is still not polished in many areas, one thing seems to be working quite well: the real-money shop: As bad as The Quinfall is at launch, the biggest audacity of the MMORPG lies elsewhere
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The AI DeepSeek is causing a stir among AI companies. Because the AI is not only faster but also significantly more efficient. But what exactly is DeepSeek and which company is behind it?
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The company DeepSeek has made quite a splash with its namesake AI: The AI is efficient, inexpensive, and requires significantly less computing power than other AI models like ChatGPT.
MeinMMO presents all the important information about DeepSeek and explains who is behind it.
Update: The article was first published on January 28, 2025. On January 29, we supplemented the article with new content (DeepSeek vs ChatGPT) and a table of contents.
Last updates: 29.01.25, 28.01.25
DeepSeek: Which company is behind it?
Who is behind DeepSeek? DeepSeek is the name of the Chinese start-up that developed the LLMs DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1. The abbreviation LLM stands for large language model and is a type of AI program that can recognize and generate text among other tasks.
The company was founded in May 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, an influential figure in the hedge fund and AI industry.
What is DeepSeek? The current LLM models of the company are DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1.
Both demonstrate impressive benchmarks compared to their competitors but consume significantly less resources due to the manner in which the LLMs were created. DeepSeek-V3 is a general-purpose model, while DeepSeek-R1 focuses on reasoning tasks.
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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds
Using DeepSeek in German
Can DeepSeek understand German? Yes, you can ask DeepSeek questions (prompts) in German and the chatbot usually answers in German as well. There are sometimes English sentences mixed in among the German responses. The tool “DeepSeek Coder” for code generation is currently only available in English and Chinese.
DeepSeek: Prices and costs are significantly lower than ChatGPT
How much does DeepSeek cost? The DeepSeek chatbot is initially free. You can use the chatbot entirely without cost after a simple registration.
However, if you want to use DeepSeek professionally or connect an app with the DeepSeek API, costs will be incurred. These costs are significantly lower compared to ChatGPT:
Currently, it costs only $0.55 per million input tokens and $2.19 per million output tokens. This is very inexpensive compared to OpenAI’s API, which currently costs $15 or $60.
DeepSeek: Data protection and content concerns
What could be a problem? Some experts have already voiced their concerns regarding data protection when using DeepSeek. Because some fear that the collected data could fall into the hands of the Chinese state, as DeepSeek is a Chinese company. A similar discussion is currently being held around the platform TikTok.
Are there blocked contents? Chinese platforms and software are generally known to block certain content regarding political events, such as the Tiananmen massacre. Some users report on Reddit.com that there are no answers to certain questions or that the AI is supposed to crash.
DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: What do the chatbots offer in comparison?
DeepSeek and ChatGPT are both powerful AI tools, but they cover different needs (via geeksforgeeks.com):
DeepSeek is a more specialized tool known for its fast, cost-effective, and technical capabilities. If you’re looking for a technical, mathematical solution, then DeepSeek is the winner.
ChatGPT is an all-rounder, known for its user-friendliness, versatility, and creativity. Here, you are presented with a broader range of options if you want to try things out.
DeepSeek is a good choice when it comes to solving problems quickly and efficiently.
ChatGPT, on the other hand, is versatile and is better suited for developing general content or engaging in conversations.
When it comes to the accuracy of answers, it always depends on the topic which chatbot provides better answers: In mathematical and coding problems, DeepSeek is somewhat more accurate, while for general questions, the answers from ChatGPT are better. It is also important to note: ChatGPT can process images and text, while DeepSeek can only process text.
Are DeepSeek and ChatGPT free? Yes, you can try both tools at no cost and play around with them. However, both chatbots also offer a paid option with more possibilities.
Is ChatGPT constantly overloaded or are you looking for a free alternative? MeinMMO introduces you to a whole range of alternatives in this article that you can use for free. We explain what the other models offer and what you can do with them. We also present the pros and cons. ChatGPT: 6 free alternatives to the successful chatbot from OpenAI
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The trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket is finally available. MeinMMO tells you what you need to know about the currencies and rules.
Update from January 29, 2025, at 11:50 AM: The number of trading tokens has been increased.
Why should you trade? With trading, collectors can complete their collection of cards by giving away cards they have duplicates of. For example, you can get cards that you need for your deck and for which you have not yet gathered the required number of Pack Points.
When can you trade? The trading feature has been available since January 29, 2025.
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You can watch the trailer with the reveal here:
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: New Trailer for the Expansion Space-Time Smackdown
All rules for trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket at a glance
What are the rules? The trading feature is now available in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The following rules apply to the cards you want to trade:
The trade can only happen between friends. If you have a list with only a few friends, your trading options are severely limited.
Trades can only occur between cards of the same rarity. This means that, for example, 1-star cards can only be traded for 1-star cards.
You need trading tokens and trading endurance to trade.
These currencies are needed for trading
What do you need to trade? In order to perform a trade, you need trading endurance and trading tokens. The required number of trading tokens increases with the rarity level of the cards you want to trade.
You need the following number of trading tokens for the following rarities:
♢ – 0 trading tokens
♢♢ – 0 trading tokens
♢♢♢ – 120 trading tokens
♢♢♢♢ – 500 trading tokens
☆ – 400 trading tokens
To obtain trading tokens, you must participate in events or exchange Pokémon cards that you have duplicates of for tokens. You can do this through the menu My Cards. Click on the card you have duplicates of, go to Receive Items and select the tokens. Note that you can only exchange duplicate cards starting from a rarity of ♢♢♢ for trading tokens.
You receive the following number of trading tokens per exchanged card:
♢♢♢ – 25 trading tokens
♢♢♢♢ – 125 trading tokens
☆ – 100 trading tokens
The trading endurance, as you may know from Wonder Trade endurance, has a maximum of 5 and fills up over time. You need one endurance per trade.
Additionally, with the release of the trading feature, a new type of hourglass was introduced: the trading hourglass. These are also used, similar to Wonder Trade, to restore trading endurance.
Trading feature restricts many collectors
What is the problem? With the strict rules, it is impossible for many players to obtain all cards and complete their collection. The cards with the highest rarity that cannot be traded have the lowest chance of being drawn from a pack. Consequently, not all collectors may have the coveted cards yet.
Furthermore, promo cards cannot be traded. These are special cards distributed through events or the premium pass. They have no rarity level and cannot be drawn from boosters.
Those who do not want to invest money in Pokémon TCG Pocket, started playing later, or missed an event cannot collect all cards.
This becomes especially problematic when you already have duplicate cards but cannot trade them for gaps in your own collection.
The Pokémon Company has made it clear that the feature is intended to be expanded over time. Perhaps rarer cards will be allowed for trade after a few weeks. However, this remains to be seen.
The Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller was part of the Pro7 show “Das Duell um die Geld” and was tested on his general knowledge. When asked about the height of the Brandenburg Gate, the 28-year-old did not perform very well, even though he was so sure of himself.
Which show is it about? It is about the ProSieben show “Das Duell um die Geld”, a show by and featuring Joko and Klaas, which is named after their show “Das Duell um die Welt”. In a large circle, various public figures sit at a table and “gamble” on estimation questions.
This year’s edition features Sophie Passmann, Steven Gätjen and the Twitch streamer Papaplatte, among others. The whole thing is moderated by Oliver Kalkofe.
We introduce you to Papaplatte in our video:
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This is how challenges for Papaplatte became a livelihood
“I can’t justify that”
Why does Papaplatte get eliminated? At the beginning of the round, the question is asked how high the highest wave ever surfed was. Papaplatte writes down 167 m. To help the contestants estimate how close they are to the solution, two clues are given. The first clue is that the Brandenburg Gate is only two meters shorter than the wave.
Joko and Klaas voluntarily drop out of this round, but Papaplatte is more confident than ever that he has chosen the right answer. Without thinking much, he goes all in and bets all of his 500 euros. Only he and Steven Gätjen remain in the round.
The correct answer is revealed: it is 28.57 m, and the Brandenburg Gate is 26 m tall.
Then the estimates of Steven Gätjen and the Twitch streamer are shown. Steven Gätjen is very close with 27.53 m.
Before Papaplatte reveals his answer, he says: “No, there is no justification for that. I can’t justify it.” He shows his answer, and amid applause, he joins the also eliminated Sophie Passmann at the bar to watch.
Destiny 2 has announced its new episode: Heresy in the livestream. You can expect a sentimental journey of nostalgia, cool weapons, and the conclusion of the episodes.
What are the key updates from the stream? On January 28, 2025, Bungie held the first stream for the episode: Heresy. This will continue and then conclude the last chapter of the Echoes. In addition to the theme, content was also presented. Here are the most important details:
Return to the Dreadnaught in the form of a seasonal activity
Oryx returns (whether as an enemy or NPC is unclear)
New armor sets for Trials of Osiris, seasonal, and more
A new weapon set for the season
Weapon blueprints for weapons from the “Vault of Glass” raid are expected to appear
Two new exotic weapons
The SMG “Barrow-Dyad”
The fusion rifle “Lodestar”
A new Arc aspect for Warlock and Titan, as well as a Void aspect for the Hunter
Fans will be able to wield the power of the Taken for the season to win battles
Collaboration with Star Wars and Destiny 2
Especially the return of the Dreadnaught and of Oryx could interest a large part of the community.
Destiny 1: The Taken King was one of the most popular DLCs in the entire Destiny history and veterans spent hours on patrol there to complete quests and enjoy the atmosphere. However, on February 4, the new episode will officially be released.
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Act III of Destiny 2: Revenant in the Trailer
The Dreadnaught and an old enemy returns
What can you expect on the Dreadnaught? The Dreadnaught has changed after all these years in orbit around Saturn. Since the ship is organic, it is slowly falling apart like a ruin. However, you need to return there for the story, as one of the Taken has managed to grab the last Echo of the Traveler and is plotting something evil.
Bungie is not bringing back the patrol zone to let you complete quests. Instead, you will gain access to the Dreadnaught through the new seasonal activity “The Nether”. This will allow you to travel through new and old areas of the ship to sabotage the Taken.
This is what the official key art of Heresy looks like
Oryx is also expected to return in some form – how exactly is still unclear. It is possible that the Echo was able to bring back his soul. What role Oryx plays in the story is also questionable, but we assume that the Hive God will be an NPC. His revival goes against the sword logic of the Hive, so Oryx likely won’t be pleased about it.
Bungie has also changed how you can experience the story. You will not need to travel back to the H.E.L.M.’s holo-projector to experience the story dialogues. The developers have worked to provide an immersive storytelling experience.
Fans will likely receive messages from Sloane, Eris, or the Vagabond via holograms that the Ghost can project during a mission.
Cool weapons and exotics
What weapons will there be? As for weapons, fans have plenty to grind for. A new set suitable for the seasonal theme is expected with new perks. Unfortunately, these cannot be crafted. There will also be two exotics.
The following are known:
LodestarBarrow-DyadPsychopompAmantite
Adamantite (Legendary)
Strange auto rifle with support frame to heal allies
Psychopomp (Legendary)
An Arc grenade launcher that can leave electrical puddles
Barrow-Dyad (Exotic)
Strange SMG that regenerates ammo on its own and produces decay
Lodestar (Exotic)
Arc fusion rifle with primary ammo and a secondary fire mode that can deal a lot of damage and scare enemies. Fires like a pulse rifle.
Additionally, there are expected to be weapons to craft, especially the guns from the “Vault of Glass” raid. If you are still missing a god roll, you can farm quite a bit here.
All new weapons stand out, and not just because of their appearance. Bungie has designed the weapons to be powerful and offer strong build options for fans to experiment with. It remains to be seen what ideas the community will come up with.
Expect that Bungie will release more weapons from the new set with each act release of the episode. A machine gun was also spotted that does not seem to be releasing with Heresy.
Lastly, this is the final episode. Afterwards, the project “Frontiers” will be launched, which is supposed to turn everything upside down. In Frontiers, Destiny 2 will experiment with new themes, the freedom to choose how you want to experience the story, the start of a new narrative away from light and dark, and possibly new destinations to explore.
Ubisoft has once again disappointed the loyal fans of The Division 2 with a new announcement. They are now expressing their frustration.
How has Ubisoft disappointed the fans? Ubisoft announced on January 28, 2025, that the release of the next major expansion has been delayed again.
The team decided to take additional time to further refine the DLC to provide the best possible gaming experience.
Ubisoft did not announce a release date for the expansion. However, the developers indicated that the DLC will not be released during Year 6, which started in July 2024.
The renewed delay frustrates the loyal fans of the loot shooter, who have now been waiting almost 2 years for the new expansion since its announcement in 2023.
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Official Cinematic Trailer – Tom Clancy’s The Division
Players Doubt Whether the DLC Really Exists
What are the players saying? They are disappointed and angry. The Reddit user “Barrtek” expresses outrage at the renewed delays (via Reddit) and “theoutsider95” thinks that Ubisoft should move on to The Division 3 at this point.
Some fans are also upset that Ubisoft has invested resources in games like the ending XDefiant and the financially disappointing Star Wars: Outlaws instead of working on new Division games. One user rants:
“I hate that they basically scrapped completely finished games from the Division series to instead promote other random crap that hasn’t worked. Heartland, the mobile game, I played the beta for both and they felt finished, where did they go? They were scrapped for XDefiant and God knows what else.” – (via Reddit)
Another user fears that the DLC could negatively impact the development of The Division 3: “They should never have wasted time on the DLC […]. I’m worried that this harms TD3 and the future of the franchise at this point.”
Some comments also question the existence of the DLC. And if it does exist, players believe that the release will certainly be delayed again and pushed back to at least 2026 or Year 8.
In Path of Exile 2, new players have had enough. They are annoyed by the developers’ attitude towards trading.
What feature is being discussed? The new players, who were drawn to Path of Exile 2 as a successor to the popular ARPG brand, are disappointed with the developers. The reason for this is the absence of a trading and auction house system in Path of Exile 2.
While new players were initially overwhelmed by the conservative “That’s how it’s always been” faction, it now seems that the moment has come when the mood is boiling over.
Do you already know this NPC in Path of Exile 2?
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
Players have had enough
What is the situation in the community? The mood among new players is poor. The majority of gamers are already in the endgame and can only improve their character through trading on the external website of Path of Exile 2. Many gamers find this extremely irritating because this method takes a long time and involves many risks.
Moreover, players feel that the grind for currency items is not worth it. They would prefer to manage upgrades for their character independently, for example, through a crafting system (via Reddit).
Especially among new gamers, it seems that a tipping point has now been reached, as posts with many upvotes regarding the trading topic appear almost daily in the Reddit forum of the ARPG. The tone is always similar:
The current trading system via an external website is cumbersome.
Kiky writes there: “An auction house in such a complex game is a must. No ifs or buts. I have stopped for now and will let GGG [editor’s note: the developers of PoE2] improve the game in peace. LE as an indie studio managed to do it, and the two big players are as stubborn as little children.”
Kozrek knows the trading issue: “I have tried to trade items multiple times. To get a specific unique helmet, I had to message over 30–40 people before finally getting a response. Every time, the item had just been listed a maximum of 5 minutes ago and the seller was online. It’s a joke to message people for hours; in that time, one could have leveled up significantly…”
For Pinklady, it’s enough: “No auction house = No PoE 2. Plain and simple.”
Why aren’t the developers making changes? The responsible people at Grinding Gear Games are well aware of the gamers’ desire. The developers are repeatedly confronted in interviews (via YouTube Zizaran) and by players in forums and on Reddit with requests for a solution to the problem.
Users often refer to the official trade manifesto, which has documented the developers’ ideas regarding trading and explains why trading in Path of Exile functions as it does.
However, a solution still seems to be elusive. This could slowly become a downfall for the developers, as some players are already turning their backs on PoE2 with the new Season 7 of Diablo 4. It remains to be seen whether the developers can deliver a solution quickly enough or if they will lose the newly gained players at this point to Diablo 4: The new Season 7 of Diablo 4 gives fans of Path of Exile 2 exactly what they want
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In EA FC 25 have 45 players been released for the Team of the Year (TOTY), which you can currently find in packs. On MeinMMO, we present all TOTYs to you. Additionally, you will get all information regarding the upgrades from us.
Update from January 29 (11:00 AM): We have updated the article with the upgrades for the latest TOTY SBCs.
Which new TOTYs are in the packs? You can draw 45 TOTYs from the packs starting on Sunday (January 26) at 7:00 PM, which are divided as follows:
24 TOTYs (12 women and 12 men)
10 TOTY Icons from Team and Team 2
11 TOTY Honorable Mentions
What are the Honorable Mentions? These are players who were nominated for the TOTY but did not make it into the final roster. The candidates most likely to receive an Honorable Mention are those who received many but not enough votes in the voting. The Honorable Mentions have not quite as strong upgrades compared to the TOTYs and have a maximum of 2 PlayStyle+ on their cards.
EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
All TOTY Upgrades: PlayStyles, Roles, and Skills
In the listed upgrades, we compare the TOTY with the base card of the respective professional. The lists also include all players you can get from Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) or from objectives.
This way, you have the latest leaks as well as all the TOTYs and their upgrades at a glance. We will update the article regularly with new information, so feel free to check back often to not miss any news. You can also secure another TOTY star completely for free.
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World of Warcraft finally on console and even in the Game Pass. The dream was real – if only for a few hours. Because Microsoft is backtracking.
When Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard two years ago, the joy in the community was great. Many believed that Blizzard would soon be on the upswing again. At the same time, there was also hope that games like World of Warcraft might come to the Game Pass.
For a brief moment, that hope became reality – because Microsoft sent an email to all Game Pass customers yesterday claiming that World of Warcraft would be coming to the Game Pass.
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What kind of email was that? In an email, Microsoft promoted the Game Pass and listed that you could play “Call of Duty, Diablo IV, World of Warcraft, and other hits from Activision in the Game Pass.” Particularly the mention of World of Warcraft – which was even advertised with an Xbox symbol as if a console version was coming soon – caused quite a stir. Because many have been wishing for years that WoW would finally come to consoles.
However, it became clear after a few hours that it was a mistake.
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This is what Microsoft says: Microsoft has responded on X and clarified that it was a mistake. It states:
Oops, that was our mistake! Sorry for the confusion!
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft was accidentally included in the Game Pass email, even though it is not available on the service – a corrected email will soon be sent to all who received the original email.
Why is WoW not in the Game Pass? This is likely simply a financial decision. Because World of Warcraft continues to earn a large part of its revenue through ongoing subscriptions and the sale of new expansions, which are released approximately every two years. Simply “giving up” on this regular income by putting World of Warcraft in the Game Pass seems like a rather strange decision – and that is probably why it is not happening at all.
However, there are also many comments that believe Microsoft did not make a fundamental mistake here, but is actually working on a console implementation for WoW – and the news about it was simply released too early. Especially on X, there are many comments that believe it is only a matter of weeks before WoW lands in the Game Pass and that Blizzard’s MMORPG can also be played on Xbox. However, aside from the erroneous email, there is no concrete evidence for this.
For a brief moment, there was hope in the community – but with Microsoft’s clarification, it is clear that World of Warcraft will continue to stick to the subscription model in the future and will not switch to a free-to-play model or participate in the Game Pass. There are indeed significant changes in WoW – as the Mythic+ system is being dramatically revamped.
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In the UK, there is a plan to introduce the 4-day work week in 200 companies. It is expected to result in higher productivity.
Which country is it about? In the UK, 200 companies have committed to introducing a 4-day work week. So far, in most European countries, a 5-day work week is the standard in daily life. After testing the 4-day work week in several trials, they now want to implement it permanently. In total, about 5,000 employees are expected to be affected at the start.
It is expected that it will increase productivity and the well-being of employees. Overall, they aim to reduce the weekly maximum working hours from 48 to 32 hours per week by 2030.
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200 companies from various sectors have committed
Which companies are participating? The companies that have committed come from a wide range of fields. The English-language magazine Techradar.com lists 65 companies from different industries as examples:
18 companies from the arts and design sector
12 from the technology and manufacturing sector
12 from the recruitment and management sector
9 from the entertainment industry
8 from the accounting, banking, and finance sector
6 from the real estate development, retail, and construction sector
What are the expectations? Basically, they hope that productivity for employers will increase and that employees will be happier and more rested.
Moreover, supporters explain that environmental impact could also decrease due to shorter working hours (via 4dayweek.co.uk):
A four-day work week also benefits society in general. Transitioning the economy to a 32-hour work week without loss of pay could reduce the UK’s CO2 footprint by up to 127 million tons per year.
Here you can find our extensive level guide to Diablo 4 – with starter builds for all classes, many tips for more experience points (XP), and recommendations after the story.
Update, May 27, 2025: The article was originally published in July 2023. We have updated it for Season 8 in Diablo 4.
In the action RPG Diablo 4, it’s all about looting and leveling up. With the new Season 8, creating and leveling a new character in Diablo 4 comes into play. As for leveling, there are various ways for you to collect XP to reach the max level of 60. We list tips and builds for that in our guide.
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Level Up Quickly in Season 8: The Hell Flows Are the Best
In the Hell Flows, you can level up well starting from level 1, as the monster density there is simply higher than in the open world. If you’re playing in a group, you should let each other know as soon as one player’s threat meter in the Hell Flow is full. Because then, monsters will overwhelm you, which you can farm together.
What activities also yield good XP? Aside from the Hell Flows, you should farm the outposts in Sanctuary, as they also give you a good chunk of XP and progress in your regional progress. On top of that, there are dungeons that hide behind outposts. One example is the Shifting City.
What about the campaign? You can also level up quickly with the “Vessel of Hatred” campaign. If you have it ahead of you or want to experience it once more, you can gather some levels there.
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The Best Builds for Leveling for Each Class
What class should I choose for leveling? Choose the class that suits you, as it ideally accompanies you until level 60. Perhaps our ranking will help you make your decision: We wanted to know from you which class is the best for a “solo run” – and 3,113 people have voted.
We have prepared a level build for all classes on MeinMMO:
Unlock regional reputation level 1 in each region for more XP and a skill point. Level 2 gives you more potion capacity – helpful when you often lose a lot of health
Use the stat “Movement Speed” or an elixir that makes you or your attack speed faster. More speed = faster leveling
Use level builds so you don’t have to think too much
In Nightmare Dungeons, you receive important crafting materials.
How do I level up the fastest in the endgame? The Pit is the best option to farm XP in the endgame. There, you have the opportunity to continuously increase the level, which offers you a greater challenge at the same time. Another good option is the Hell Hordes, where you receive not only XP but also loot.
In general, the higher the difficulty level you are playing on, the more XP you receive. So once you feel strong enough, you should increase the level to progress further in the endgame. You can adjust the level at the large statues in Kyovashad and Cerrigar. Moreover, you unlock up to 300 Paragon levels after reaching the max level of 60.
Season 7 also introduced the armor chamber, allowing you to save and switch your builds. This especially helps you if you use different builds for various activities in the endgame of Diablo 4.
What else should I know about leveling? There are a few more tips and details about the level system that you should keep in mind:
At higher difficulty levels, there is more experience, as XP has also been significantly increased. Once you feel confident and don’t die as often, it is advisable to switch to a higher level:
Hard: 75% more XP and gold
Expert: 125% more XP and gold
Penitent: 175% more XP and gold
Torment 1: 300% more XP and gold
Torment 2: 400% more XP and gold
Torment 3: 500% more XP and gold
Torment 4: 600% more XP and gold
Complete the seasonal quest to advance your reputation on the reputation board and collect rewards.
If you want to progress quickly, pay little attention to your equipment until about level 40 and spend as little time in towns as possible. Just take the gear with the highest item level, dismantle the rest
Legendaries and uniques are automatically sent to your chest (if there’s space) – you can leave them behind and save time and inventory space
The higher you set the difficulty level, the more XP the monsters give. Try out the levels, revert if the fights take too long
Stand next to the campfire during Legion events while waiting for the start – they give you an XP bonus
Use the Smoldering Ash from the seasonal journey for a boost to the XP from killed monsters
Elite enemies give more XP than normal monsters
In groups, you might also tackle enemies, mobs, and dungeons at higher levels to farm XP
World bosses can be quite tough at the beginning and take too long, so you can ignore them for leveling for now
At higher levels, you should take on world bosses again to farm materials
In EA FC 25 you could choose your players for the Team of the Year (TOTY) in Ultimate Team until January 13. Since January 26, you can pull all TOTYs. On MeinMMO, we provide you with all the information about the TOTY process.
Update from January 29 (10:00 AM): We have added further highlights to the TOTY schedule (see below).
When does the TOTY come? On Friday, January 17, the first TOTY cards were released. Since then, you can pull all TOTY players from the packs. They will stay in Ultimate Team until Friday, January 31, at 7:00 PM.
EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
Schedule for the TOTY: All dates and players at a glance
Tuesday, January 14: Start of TOTY warm-up with daily registration SBC, Rush tasks, and first repeatable upgrade packs in the Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)
Thursday, January 16 (from 7:00 PM): Announcement of the complete men’s TOTY and women’s TOTY, as well as the start of TOTY daily game tasks
Date
TOTY Players
TOTY Icons
Number of all players in packs
Other highlights
Friday, January 17 (from 7:00 PM)
3 TOTY strikers 3 TOTY female strikers
Team 1 with 5 players
12 TOTYs
–Zidane Evolution -3 TOTY Honorable Mentions (TOTY-HM) from the goals – 2nd EVO for TOTY star -TOTY Icon Casillas as SBC -De Bruyne flashback (TOTY 24) as SBC
Saturday, January 18
3 TOTY strikers 3 TOTY female strikers
Team 1 with 5 players
12 TOTYs
Flashback Kimmich (TOTY 21) as SBC
Sunday, January 19 (from 7:00 PM)
3 TOTY midfielders 3 TOTY female midfielders
Team 1 with 5 players
12 TOTYs
-TOTY-HM-SBC Marquinhos
Monday, January 20
3 TOTY midfielders 3 TOTY female midfielders
Team 1 with 5 players
12 TOTYs
-TOTY Cup: 2 EVOs for TOTY star -TOTY-HM-SBC Salma Paralluelo
In Pokémon GO the Lunar New Year event starts. The snake is the focus, fitting for the zodiac sign of 2025.
What kind of event is this? The Lunar New Year event starts on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM and ends on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The event runs in conjunction with the Chinese Lunar New Year, which also takes place on January 29, 2025. This lunar year is represented in China, as well as in Japan, by the (wood) snake.
The event will appropriately bring some snake Pokémon, although several important specimens are missing for the community. We have compiled all the contents of the event for you.
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All Contents of the Lunar New Year Event
Which Pokémon can be found in the wild? During the event, you can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild:
Rettan* (increased chance of shiny variant)
Onix*
Serpifeu*
Flampion*
Dummisel*
Garados* (rare)
Dratini* (rare)
Which Pokémon can hatch from eggs? If you hatch 2-km eggs during the event, you can receive the following Pokémon:
Makuhita*
Nasgnet* (increased chance of shiny variant)
Meditie*
Zwirrlicht*
Pionskora*
All Pokémon marked with an * can also be caught in their shiny form.
What bonuses are available in the event? The following bonuses are active during the event:
Free limited research: There will also be a free limited research during the event. If you complete it, you will receive experience points, stardust, and 10 Zygarde cells as rewards.
Paid limited research: For $2 (about €2), you can also purchase a paid limited research. In this you will receive 2 lucky eggs, 1 incubator, and encounters with Rettan and Nasgnet as rewards.
Additional contents of the event: As in most events in Pokémon GO, you can also complete special field research in this event. Moreover, there will be the opportunity to participate in PokéStop showcases with event Pokémon as well as complete a collector challenge.
Besides the Lunar New Year event, there are many other events and contents taking place in the game in the coming weeks. You can find an overview of this in our summary, where we have compiled all the events in January 2025 in Pokémon GO for you.
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Until now, little was known about the mysterious monster of the “black flame” in Monster Hunter Wilds. Now it has been extensively introduced and is already leading to memes and excitement within the community.
Who is the “Black Flame”? Until now, very little was known about the Black Flame. In the fifth trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds, one could only gain about a 30-second glimpse. The true name was also a mystery.
Now IGN has released first gameplay footage of the new monster in an exclusive video, revealing the true name.
The “Black Flame” is Nu Udra. It is the first cephalopod monster in the series, bringing a new type of monster to the game. Although there have been monsters like Nakarkos or Yama Kurai that resembled an octopus, these belong to the Elder Dragons, making Nu Udra the first official representative of this type of monster.
You can watch the IGN video here:
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What makes Nu Udra special? Nu Udra is classified among the Apex monsters and is native to the oil spring basin. Like a real octopus, Nu Udra also has 8 tentacles, 6 of which can be severed. If hunters succeed, they can even continue moving on the ground. Additionally, it can grab and squeeze its attackers with its tentacles.
Like a real cephalopod, Nu Udra has blue blood when injured. It can also squeeze through tight passages. Its very flexible and ever-changing body makes it difficult for hunters to find good attack points, likely making Nu Udra a greater challenge.
Its tentacles are lined with many sharp spines, which it eagerly drives into its tormentors. And as if that weren’t enough, the monster loves to ignite and hurl hot fireballs at hunters.
The video also shows how Nu Udra confronts the new monster Ajarakan.
How is the monster received by fans? The community is already enthusiastic about the new monster. On Reddit, there are various threads where fans particularly exchange ideas about one topic: the tentacles of Nu Udra.
For example, user CrazedNeko56 shares in his thread on Reddit a meme he created when the Black Flame was teased for the first time. Below, many fans consider which weapons they will use to sever the tentacles:
BudgieGryphon comments on Reddit: “I’m sharpening my dual blades and chuckling with joy!”
Pooka-Dragon replies on Reddit: “As a GS main, this makes me happy.”
User HovercraftFullofBees responds on Reddit: “My brain did not process as intended with ‘great sword cuts off all tentacles.’ Instead, I attached all the severed tentacles to a great sword handle. That says A LOT more about my mental state than I would like…”
From 2010 to 2017, Benedict Cumberbatch played the famous detective Sherlock Holmes alongside Martin Freeman (Dr. John Watson). In a recent interview, he explained that he would only return to the BBC series if it became better than ever.
Which Sherlock are we talking about? The eponymous BBC crime series featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the master detective and Martin Freeman as Watson aired starting in 2010. In Germany, the series is available on Netflix. After 4 seasons and 2 specials, it ended in 2017. In an interview, Cumberbatch revealed the conditions under which he would reprise his role.
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What are his conditions? In a playful manner, Cumberbatch tells Variety what it would take to lure him back as Sherlock: “A ton of money.” More seriously, the actor continues:
“It would have to be better than it ever was. You leave them or yourself wanting more. You always itch to do more, but I think it would have to be the superlative of the version we’ve already achieved.”
However, fans who have been waiting for a revival for years shouldn’t get their hopes up too high, as Cumberbatch apparently never intended to commit permanently to any role. He recalls a moment in his conversation with Variety when Sherlock was breaking through the ceiling.
At that time, he had already warned fans that he wouldn’t always do the same thing: “I won’t always be the Benedict you expect. You might not like some of the things I do […] But I want to surpass myself and surprise myself and you.”
Since this morning, the long-awaited trading feature is finally available in Pokémon TCG Pocket. However, many players are facing a rude awakening when they look at the details for trading.
How does trading work? You can only trade cards with people on your friends list. To do this, you send a request and later receive your desired card. Additionally, there are specific rules that you must follow. For trading, you need 2 currencies:
You need trading tokens if you want to trade cards of a rarity of 3 diamonds or higher. To obtain them, you must trade in duplicate copies of cards. For 3 diamonds, you need 120 trading tokens, for 4 diamonds it’s even 500 tokens, and for 1 star, you’re looking at 400 tokens.
Just like in Wonder Trade and events, there is also stamina for trading. It regenerates over time or can be replenished with hourglasses to shorten the time until the next trade.
Especially the trading tokens are causing a lot of frustration in the community. Many players have a problem accessing enough trading tokens.
Almost simultaneously with trading, a new expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket is being released:
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Players believe: The T in TCG stands for Expensive
What is the problem with the trading tokens? As many users write in the Reddit forum, the number of cards that must be destroyed for trading tokens is far too high. To trade a single card, multiple cards of a higher rarity must be traded in.
Reddit user jetc11 gives the example that for a 3-diamond card, two 1-star cards must be traded for tokens. The rarity of the two types of cards differs by 2 levels. To trade a 1-star card, you even need 5 copies of the same rarity.
This would make trading too expensive for many. Reddit user hurtbowler claims to be a whale, meaning a player who invests several hundred or even thousands of euros into a game. Even he finds that trading is too expensive and that Pokémon TCG Pocket wouldn’t see another cent from him.
What do other players say about this? There are numerous threads on Reddit where the trading feature is accompanied by memes. A Reddit user was excited about the new feature but was disappointed when he saw the costs.
User Jimanji03 thinks the T in Trading Card Game is unnecessary and says: “Just rename the game to PCGP at this point.”
User Tidus1117 still has hope: “I believe this is a mistake. They will likely fix it after seeing the feedback and complaints from people.”
Other users also have the problem of needing duplicate cards for flair, which allows cards to be equipped with special effects. Therefore, there are likely many players who no longer have duplicate copies because they spent them on flair.
At the same time as the trading feature, new cards are entering the game. The stars of Collision of Space and Time are Dialga and Palkia, the cover Pokémon of Diamond and Pearl. All the new cards available with the new expansion can be found here: Pokémon TCG Pocket: All new cards from Space-Time Smackdown in the list
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In January 2025, several raids and bosses await you in Pokémon GO. We have summarized when you can find which bosses.
Which raids are taking place? Many rare and legendary Pokémon can primarily be obtained in Pokémon GO through one method: raids. These come in various difficulty levels, with legendary monsters primarily available in 5-star raids.
We have compiled all the information about which 5-star and Mega raids await you in January 2025 in Pokémon GO and when they will be available.
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Raid hours and bosses in January 2025
When are the raid hours? Every Wednesday, there is a so-called raid hour in the game. It takes place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and gives you the opportunity to challenge a Pokémon in a variety of gyms.
In addition to the raid hours, January also features a raid day with Mega Gallade on January 11, as well as the Crypto Raid Day on January 19, 2025.
If you are lucky during the raid hours, you might also receive the shiny variant of a Pokémon (*).
Date
Raid Boss
January 8, 2025
Palkia*
January 15, 2025
Palkia*
January 22, 2025
Deoxys (Attack and Defense Form)*
January 29, 2025
Dialga*
All raid bosses and mega raids in January 2025
In the following table, you can see which 5-star and Mega raids are waiting for you in January 2025 and during which period.
Which raids are particularly worthwhile? For some trainers, there may be Pokémon in January that can significantly strengthen your teams.
If you are still looking for dragon attackers, then you might be excited about Dialga and Palkia. The two monsters can be found in the list of best attackers in Pokémon GO in the dragon attacker category.
If you need reinforcements for your fighting team, take a look at Mega Lopunny. While the regular variant of the monster only has the Normal type, the Mega evolution of Lopunny adds the Fighting type.
Not only raids await you in January in the game. Spotlight hours are also back and bring you a Pokémon and a bonus every Tuesday. You can find out which ones in our overview of the spotlight hours in January 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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