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.
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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.
Elixirs give you an XP bonus. If you regularly forget to use elixirs, we have a trick for you:
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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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Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t want to be Sherlock forever
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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Call of Duty: Warzone starts its second season and comes with a nerf for the game’s most popular weapon. We reveal what changes. You can find the patch notes for season 2 on page 2.
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Which weapon will be nerfed? Call of Duty: Warzone will receive some adjustments with the start of season 2 in Black Ops 6, including a nerf for the assault rifle XM4, which is currently considered one of the top weapons in the battle royale.
The XM4 is one of the most played weapons in the game and stands out as a reliable all-rounder that doesn’t need to be unlocked and is available to play right away. This assault rifle has secured a solid place in the meta of Warzone.
However, in season 2, the XM4 will be slightly weakened so that it can’t dominate at all distances.
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Meta weapon will be nerfed
What will change about the XM4? The XM4 will primarily receive a nerf for longer distances, resulting in reduced range. Additionally, damage will be reduced to over 48.2 meters.
Similarly, the damage multiplier for hits to the legs will be decreased from 1.0x to 0.88x, and the aiming time with the drum magazine will be increased from a 15% increase to 30%. Finally, vertical and horizontal recoil control is expected to be worsened by the weight buffer stock.
Diablo 4 is currently enjoying some returnees from Path of Exile 2 thanks to the new Season 7. They are now giving their first impressions of both games.
Why are players returning to Diablo 4? Season 7 started on January 21, 2025, in Diablo 4. In the Season of Witchcraft, you learn witchcraft by earning seasonal reputation. This can be accomplished by completing tasks for the “Whispering Tree” and defeating “Headrot” enemies. You receive and enhance powers at a witch circle altar at the “Whispering Tree.”
The powers of the witchcraft are reminiscent of the Witch Doctor from Diablo 3. For example, the Piranhado skill summons a “Piranhado,” a blend of piranha and tornado, that attracts enemies and deals damage to them. With “Vengeful Spirit,” you summon a servant that draws damage to itself while simultaneously dealing shadow damage.
In line with this, there are new seasonal enemies and bounty objectives. Additionally, there are new occult gems that you can socket. Other items like uniques as well as a new reputation system and “Quality of Life” changes were brought by the developers with the update. Season 7 thus offers a good opportunity to re-enter Diablo 4, which players are taking advantage of.
Here you can see the trailer for Season 7 of Diablo 4:
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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer
Diablo 4 fits better
What is the feedback from the players? Many gamers who actually play Diablo 4 have switched to the early access release of Path of Exile 2 to give the strong competition from Grinding Gear Games a chance. The epic boss fights have particularly been well received by D4 fans, as they confirm on Reddit.
In the same post by nike121, it also becomes clear what Diablo gamers have missed in Path of Exile 2. The main topic here is the loot. It was initially scarce in PoE2 and had to be adjusted later by the developers. In Diablo 4, however, returnees are thrilled about the loot explosions, which often contain useful items.
User nike121 believes that in Path of Exile 2, you constantly hit a wall and grind for currency for a long time, just to trade it. In contrast, Diablo 4 would also respect the limited time left for him after work and parenting. He says: “A big thank you to Diablo 4 for respecting my limited time!”
How does the community view D4 compared to PoE2? Especially among players with less time to play, the new Season 7 of Diablo 4 is well received. The user Sensitive_Spirit1759, for example, writes on Reddit: “[…] I jumped back in for this season and am having fun. It’s nice to turn my brain off when I have 30 minutes to an hour at the end of the workday after putting my child to bed.”
ZookeeprD shares this sentiment on Reddit: “That goes for me too! I can jump in for 30 minutes and actually play for 30 minutes and feel like I’ve accomplished something. I’m playing a build that I came up with on the go, and I’m still doing well in Torment 1. […]”
User PrimaryAlternative7 points out on Reddit what he now misses in Diablo 4: “It [Editor’s note: Season 7] feels good, the 2 things I urgently wish for now are something like meta-progression, maps, or just something for long-term grinding in the season for us losers without lives. And then a loot filter. I think that would make this game perfect. […]”
It currently seems that Diablo 4 is performing better among players who do not have much time to play. Gamers who have more time are currently leaning more towards Path of Exile 2 because it offers them more grind. However, if you are currently tired of PoE2, you can take a closer look at the new Season 7 of D4 here: Diablo 4 Season 7: All about Release, PTR, and the contents
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Some well-known directors have a bad reputation for Marvel or DC movies. Greats like Martin Scorsese have often spoken out against this genre. Tarantino is also considered a critic, even though he loved Marvel comics.
Superhero movies have dominated the cinema for a long time. Every year, several films from Marvel or DC are released, bringing various heroes to the big screen.
Some renowned directors like Martin Scorsese or Quentin Tarantino are not fans of this genre. Although Tarantino even loved Marvel comics as a child, there are some things about the Marvel movies that bother him.
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Tarantino thinks he is too old for Marvel movies
What did Tarantino say about Marvel movies? In the interview format The Howard Stern Show (via YouTube), Quentin Tarantino spoke about Marvel movies in November 2022. He was asked what he thinks about Martin Scorsese saying that it is not real cinema.
Tarantino argues directly with age: He is an old man, do you think Scorsese cares about Ant-Man vs. The Wasp […] That’s just not his thing.
Building on that, he explains that he loved and collected Marvel comics as a child. He even says that if all that had come out in 1986, when he was 23, he would have been completely thrilled.
He then tells an anecdote. A child told him how it watched Iron Man for the first time. Tarantino explains that for this child, these movies are indeed cinema, because, according to him, there is no competition in the cinema.
What problems does Tarantino have with superhero movies? In an interview with Howard Stern, he explains why he wouldn’t direct superhero movies. He is not a fan of many special effects; for him, it wouldn’t count.
Tarantino wants to make his films in the way they should ultimately look. He prefers to work with practical effects or animatronics.
Further problems were expressed by Tarantino in another podcast (via Variety). One problem he sees is that they are the only things that seem to be made. Every movie feels the same; you don’t get anything you didn’t expect.
He continues that it is not the actors who grow but the characters they play.
Is Tarantino right about this? That current cinema consists of countless superhero movies is partially true. Although his statements are from 2022, they still apply today. In 2024 alone, at least 7 films based on comics will be released. In addition, there are countless series.
The MCU has turned cinema into a franchise machine. Films like Godzilla x Kong probably wouldn’t exist without the MCU.
At the same time, one cannot say that one is cinema and the other is not. Superhero films also differ from one another. No one would say that The Batman is the same film as The Marvels.
Especially in 2023, it has shown that other forms of films can also be very successful. With Oppenheimer and Barbie, there were 2 films that were quite successful, addressing different themes and audiences.
Sometimes you also don’t want to watch a highbrow Western but just want to be entertained. But what do you think? Do you also find that superheroes are more for younger audiences, or do you not care? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Tarantino has also commented on series: Quentin Tarantino explains why movies are better than series – Makes a big exception
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Visiting mythic dungeons will soon be more enjoyable in World of Warcraft. Everything will be a bit easier – and the loot better.
Mythic+ is one of the major endgame pillars of World of Warcraft, which has been continuously changed and refined over the years. However, with the first season of The War Within, there were some issues. This was partly due to the introduction of the Depths as an additional reward option, but also due to changes in the dungeons. New mechanics led to stress, and tank nerfs put additional pressure on healers.
Now Blizzard believes they have understood this – and is reshaping a lot at the start of the 2nd season of The War Within in Patch 11.1 Lorenhalt.
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What will be changed? The list of adjustments is long and extensive. The overall intent is to make the leveling in M+ a bit shallower and to reduce the overwhelming number of mechanics that players had to learn. The changes at a glance are:
Mythic 0 (so “normal mythic”) will be slightly more difficult, drops Champion gear, and has a weekly ID.
From Mythic+2 to Mythic+10, the health points and damage of enemies will increase by 7% per level instead of the previous 10%. From Mythic+11, it remains at 10% increase.
The affix Xal’atath’s Bargain will only become active from Mythic+4. This means that on M+2 and M+3, no affixes – apart from the timer – will be active.
Tyrannical and Fortified will alternate weekly and will be active from Mythic+7, with the other affix active from Mythic+10.
From Mythic+12, the Challenger’s Guile will become active, where each death is punished with an additional penalty to the timer.
Why is Blizzard doing all of this? The changes are direct adjustments based on feedback from season 1. The community identified several factors that led to Mythic+ being a somewhat unpleasant gaming experience. Especially those characters who had only played Depths before entered the system with “Mythic+7” and were then overwhelmed, leading to a poor quality of group experience.
This, in turn, led to almost only “meta groups” being formed, which excluded the vast majority of specializations.
What else is changing? Aside from the direct changes to difficulty, Blizzard is also shifting the rewards for Mythic+ a bit. So there will be golden crests available starting from “Mythic+7” and heroic item rewards starting from Mythic+6.
However, so that the best of the best have something to do, there is a new achievement and an exclusive mount for reaching a score of 3,000 points. This will create new incentives to complete dungeons beyond the limit of Mythic+10.
What do you think of these major changes to the mythic dungeon system? Is Blizzard on the right track to ensure that the second season goes a bit better than the first? Or would it require completely different changes to improve the dungeon system again? There are also improvements for warriors, as they were “physically painful” to play.
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For the price of a scoop of ice cream, you can currently get one of the best World War shooters with Battlefield 1 practically thrown at you on Steam.
Which shooter is being referred to? It refers to Battlefield 1. The first-person shooter was developed by the EA studio DICE and is currently available for only €1.99 as part of a major discount event on Steam – roughly the same amount as a scoop of ice cream. The offer is valid until February 10.
You can see a trailer for Battlefield 1 here:
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The Official Reveal Trailer for Battlefield 1
Single-player campaign and various multiplayer modes
What does the game offer? Rather than a cohesive story, Battlefield 1 tells shorter “War Stories.” Thus, you experience World War I not from the perspective of a single person, but several. Throughout these stories, you also travel to different war theaters.
In one mission, for example, you fight alongside Lawrence of Arabia against the Ottoman Empire and destroy an armored train, while in another story you find yourself in the Italian Alps.
In the multiplayer mode, which keeps the game alive to this day, you dive into battles with up to 64 players per map. Here, you get several game modes:
In “Conquest,” you capture enemy sectors, with access to vehicles and aircraft as well.
In the “Domination” mode, the focus is on infantry battles in close combat.
“Operations” pits two teams against each other across multiple maps.
Still played by thousands even after 8 years
Is it still worth jumping into Battlefield 1? The game is already eight years old and is no longer the newest Battlefield installment – so the question is quite valid. Despite its age, Battlefield 1 remains one of the best games in the series: this is also reflected in the 86% positive ratings on Steam.
If you’re mainly getting the game for multiplayer, then you’re in luck: around 12,000 people still regularly play Battlefield 1 on Steam alone (via steamdb.info). Considering that many likely purchased the game directly through the EA client, the actual player count is higher.
A player bought a used Intel Core i9-13900K through Facebook Marketplace. When he couldn’t get the processor to work, he found out that the seller had blocked him. So he sent the device to Intel and received a surprising response: it was a tampered product. This issue affects many marketplaces that are increasingly struggling with fraudsters.
What happened to the user? On Reddit, a user shared his experience regarding a purchase on Facebook Marketplace, stating “Learned an expensive lesson.” He bought a used Intel Core i9-13900K processor for €325 (original price about €500 via Idealo). However, the CPU wouldn’t work. Several tests with different motherboards and RAM were unsuccessful. When the buyer contacted the seller, he was ignored.
In his desperation, the buyer contacted Intel and sent the processor for inspection. The result: it was a tampered CPU, which Intel itself was to dispose of. With the information about the fake, he threatened the seller with the police, to which the seller finally responded. However, the seller insisted that the fault lay with the buyer.
How did the situation end for the user? The user pursued a compromise since the seller supposedly had a receipt. For this reason, he suggested going with the seller to the “Best Buy” store to request a refund there. But so far, he has not received any further response. We will update our article should there be an update from the user.
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How you can protect yourself from such cases
Gather information: Educate yourself thoroughly about the product you wish to buy. Pay attention to specific features and compare them with official manufacturer information. Be wary of prices that are too low, which may indicate counterfeits or defective products. Check if there are options for returns or warranties. Of course, you can also ask friends for advice.
Check vendors and sellers: Ensure that you buy from reputable platforms. On Amazon, check which vendor is offering the product. Keep an eye out for negative reviews or complaints on the seller’s profile. Be particularly cautious on “Facebook Marketplace” or classifieds.
Payment and documentation: Avoid transfers or payments without proof. It is better to use payment services like PayPal that offer buyer protection. Keep all communications with the seller as well as receipts and payment records. It may also be advantageous to take pictures of the goods or record a video during unboxing.
If the package arrives in severely damaged condition, you should consider not accepting it at all.
If you already have the product: If you have received a counterfeit or defective product, you should contact the seller immediately and report the problem. Send a detailed description of the issue. Request a refund or exchange.
If the seller does not respond or refuses to resolve the issue, report the incident to the sales platform or the online shop to take advantage of buyer protection. For larger amounts or suspicion of fraud, the police or a consumer protection organization can also be contacted.
A video shows on reddit where exactly a gamer’s priorities lie when his house is on fire: clearly with his PS5.
What does the gamer save? The user Stunning7Princess posted a video in the subreddit r/playstation that shows a gamer clutching a PS5 under his arm. The caption reads, “The guy’s house burned down and he saved his PS5.”
Stunning7Princess comments in the title: “Priorities! House is on fire, but the PS5 is safe. A true gamer.”
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Gamer saves only his PS5
How does the community react? The community is almost unanimously in agreement that they would have acted the same way:
AnimeGokuSolos (via reddit): “Good for him. I would have done the same thing.”
BracusDoritoBoss963 would also save his cat along with the PS5 (via reddit): “Cat or PS5? I would save both.”
H17M4ND (via reddit): “A house is temporary, a PS5 is forever.”
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Why does the gamer only save his PS5? Unfortunately, we do not learn the exact reason in the post; several speculations arise from the comments.
For example, the user MathewW87 (via reddit) suggests that he might have a save file in Red Dead Redemption 2: “Everything else is replaceable. The RDR2 save file that he didn’t save in the cloud is not.”
User malikx089 (via reddit) completely understands the gamer and states that a PS5 is just too expensive to let it burn: “Man, please… the guy didn’t want to pay 500 or 600 dollars again.”
Nacho_7258 also gets it, not wanting to spend that much money on his hobby again, as other things are significantly cheaper (via reddit): “Given the time and money someone invests in a hobby like gaming, it’s not surprising that it is a priority to save it if possible. Clothing costs less, food costs less – hell, sometimes a bed costs less.”
With the high prices of a PS5 or even PS5 Pro, it is understandable that the priorities lie in saving the gaming console. MeinMMO author Benedikt Schlotmann has found out for you whether it is worth ordering a PS5 Pro from the USA: Is it worth buying a PS5 Pro in the USA, which costs 170 euros less there?
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In Marvel Rivals, a potential bug with Moon Knight’s ultimate ability is currently causing a stir. Instead of the intended 75 damage, it apparently deals double that amount.
His ultimate ability summons multiple claws that hit opponents in a specific area and cause damage.
Currently, however, there are reports from players on Reddit that this ability is doing more damage than it should. This makes the game unbalanced.
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More damage than planned
What exactly is the problem? A player found that Moon Knight’s ultimate ability deals double the damage intended. According to the developer’s description, the ability should inflict 75 damage per hit and have an effective radius of 5 meters (via marvelrivals).
The player tested the actual damage of the ability and found that it instead inflicts 150 damage per hit. This happens because each claw apparently generates two separate damage fields:
One with the expected radius of 5 meters
and one with an extended range of up to 10 meters, which inflicts additional damage.
Tests showed that opponents within the actual effective area immediately suffer double damage, while opponents further away initially take less damage but can still be eliminated faster than expected.
This makes the ability particularly powerful and can even eliminate tanky characters like Groot in seconds (via Reddit).
Is it a bug? Players of Marvel Rivals are unsure whether this is a mistake or if the ability is intentionally designed this way, but was not clearly communicated by the developers.
It is assumed that this is a bug and the ability is doing more damage than intended. However, there has been no official statement from NetEase so far.
What does the community say about it? The community on Reddit is not very surprised. Many understand from the user’s test results why they were dying so quickly in the radius of the ultimate:
Quote 1: “I always wondered how a supposed 75 could shred a tank so quickly.”
Quote 2: “That explains a lot, since I die instantly when I’m not a tank.”
Quote 3: “I appreciate your skepticism and research greatly. Thank you! That explains so much frustration for so many people. I hope this gets fixed or balanced quickly.”
In any case, players hope for a prompt response from the developers to restore balance in the game.
About 4 years ago, the YouTuber penguinz0, also known as MoistCr1TiKaL, described the anime One Piece as “the most boring series of all time.” Now he has made his final judgment after watching One Piece for 4 years.
What does the streamer think of One Piece? In early 2021, around 4 years ago, the YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL apparently started to catch up on the entire anime of One Piece. But his conclusion was sobering:
Within 5 months, the streamer reportedly watched 31 episodes. That’s one episode he watched every 5 days.
For the last 3 weeks, he is said to have constantly fallen asleep while watching (via X).
According to a Reddit user, MoistCr1TiKaL described the anime as “the most boring show ever.” He would have recommended the anime to those suffering from insomnia.
However, this opinion has now changed, as the streamer and YouTuber explains in a new video (via TikTok). Despite his sobering conclusion at the beginning of the anime, MoistCr1TiKaL persisted and continued watching One Piece.
His conclusion about the anime has completely switched. One Piece has one of the best-written fictional stories, and the depth of the anime is incredible. The series seems to have become one of his favorites.
Perhaps the cool ships from the anime also convinced him:
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MoistCr1TiKaL changes his mind about One Piece
Why did his opinion change? MoistCr1TiKaL doesn’t directly say why his opinion has changed so drastically. However, through the mentioned depth of the story, it becomes clear that the YouTuber needed some time to warm up to the anime.
Moreover, One Piece is known for the very slow pace of the story. It takes time for the story to fully unfold. That’s why the production team is working on an anime that tells the story in a much shorter version.
Additionally, MoistCr1TiKaL vocalizes what many die-hard fans feel: In their view, anyone who doesn’t like One Piece simply hasn’t watched it yet. Thus, they are likely glad that someone with such a large reach can convince others about how good One Piece is.
