The most beautiful MMORPG in the world has recouped its costs in a month and plans big things

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The most beautiful MMORPG in the world, World of Jade Dynasty, has recouped its development costs just one month after its release in China. Now the developers are planning big things.

Which game is it about? World of Jade Dynasty is the spiritual successor to the MMORPG Jade Dynasty, which was active from 2007 to 2018. Similar to its predecessor, World of Jade Dynasty offers a theme park in Wuxia style, reminiscent of Swords of Legends Online .

In China, the MMORPG launched on December 19, 2024, and has already made a remarkable amount of revenue since then.

Here you can see what World of Jade Dynasty is supposed to look like after the Unreal Engine Update 5.5:

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World of Jade Dynasty: Video shows what the MMORPG is supposed to look like after the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5

Development costs recouped in one month

How did the launch go for the MMORPG? The launch of the MMORPG in China was extremely positive. The game was well received by gamers and was able to recoup all of its development costs from recent years within just one month.

World of Jade Dynasty is said to have cost around 48 million euros during development (via mmorpg.org.pl). Since its release, approximately 400 million Renminbi Yuan have been generated, equivalent to about 53 million euros.

In order for the MMORPG to become a success, the developers have also invested a lot of money in advertising, as evidenced by the financial report from the publisher Perfect World (via pwrd.com).

The game does not rely on excessive microtransactions in China, but rather on a subscription model after reaching a certain level in the game. All microtransactions are said to be purely cosmetic, with no pay-to-win.

What happens next with the MMORPG? World of Jade Dynasty is expected to become one of the cornerstones for Perfect World in the gaming sector after its success in China. The developers want to continue developing the MMORPG and adding new content.

The community is expected to play an important role in this. They should be able to contribute their ideas so that the MMORPG becomes a long-term success. World of Jade Dynasty is supposed to receive new expansions and grow larger.

The MMORPG holds significant importance for the publisher Perfect World, which could also mean another step towards a release in the West. While there are no indications of a Western release in the financial report, Perfect World at least plans to become more global with its titles.

However, there is a new glimmer of hope for fans that makes a Western release somewhat more likely. Nvidia showcased a new feature on their YouTube channel NVIDIA GeForce that is supposed to synchronize character movements and lip movements directly. Gameplay footage from World of Jade Dynasty was presented as an example, featuring English voice acting.

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Whether and when World of Jade Dynasty will be released in the West remains a mystery. Given the good business figures, such a step seems credible, but an announcement is still pending. If you want to learn more about World of Jade Dynasty, check here: The most beautiful MMORPG in the world has launched

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LoL introduces new champion Mel, but players gossip about the “wizard for babies”

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Never has a new champion in League of Legends been so hated by the players as number 170, Mel – The Reflection of the Soul. Mel is not perceived as too strong in LoL but rather as too “easy”: It’s complained that she is a mage for toddlers. Players feel their honor is offended.

This is Mel: Mel Medarda is supposed to be played as a mage/support and her difficulty level is rated by Riot as “medium”.

The champ came to LoL on January 23, 2025, and her abilities focus on direct damage: She summons projectiles that she shoots at her enemies. It’s a “direct kit”, without much circumlocution.

At launch, the heroine was perceived by the community as too strong and there was so much complaining that Riot Games caved in after just a few days and already rolled out a first nerf.

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Feedback is so negative that Riot Games has to nerf already

What is the problem with Mel? Currently, even after the nerf, Mel is ranked as D-Tier with a win rate of 49.26% at u.gg. However, she has an extremely high ban rate of 64.1%.

Mel is in a special situation. Because objectively, by the numbers, she is not that strong. However, she is perceived as “too easy to play”. The comments about Mel read as follows:

  • She is a “mage for toddlers”
  • She is “giga-broken” or “absurdly strong”
  • Her abilities are “too powerful and allow too much room for player mistakes”

Mage for toddlers

This is a player’s criticism of Mel: A thread on reddit, which has 2.5k upvotes and 622 comments, lists her problems in the eyes of a player:

It is too easy to land last hits with her. She has a huge advantage over any other mage.

In the lane, you cannot dodge her Q, as it has no cast time. Therefore, she can terrorize the opponent all day with her Q during the laning phase. Especially melee champions have to constantly swallow her Q if they want to hit minions too.

Most champs have to pay close attention to their rotation if they want to optimally utilize their passive damage and weave corresponding abilities into their rotation. Mel does not have to pay attention to that.

Mel’s ultimate is “totally insane” and combines the ultimates of Syndra, Darius, and Garen. You don’t have to do anything for the ultimate, just press the button.

Her entire kit has so much “skill-less crap” that it dumbs down the typically hard-to-play mage class.

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Mel is the new Yuumi in LoL

This is what it’s all about: It sounds a bit like the “honor of mages” is at stake, as LoL players are proud of their skill. Mel seems to suffer from the same problems as the cat Yuumi: She was also so easy to play that some even called for her removal: One of the best players in the world demands that Riot completely remove a champ from LoL

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A simple raven on a stick is currently one of the most beloved features in Diablo 4

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With Season 7 came new features in Diablo 4, including an upgrade for the Whispering Zones. In particular, the raven that you can meet there has quickly become a fan favorite.

What kind of raven is this? The new bounty hunting zones, also called “Witch Floods” by players, are one of the new features in Season 7 of Diablo 4. They are not only ideal for leveling, but also perfect for farming chests from the Whispering Tree. Particularly handy: In the zones, there are ravens of the tree where you can quickly and conveniently turn in your offerings.

The community had previously criticized that while the chests of the Whispering Tree are worthwhile, it is annoying to have to travel to the tree each time to exchange the gathered offerings. Once you have collected 10 offerings, you will not receive any more by completing whisper tasks – you must turn them in first before continuing.

With Season 7, Blizzard has introduced the ravens that you find directly in the bounty hunting zones. Additionally, the developers have revamped the layout at the Whispering Tree location. You can now find more vendors and the altars where you can acquire new witch powers.

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“The best quality-of-life feature in Season 7”

This is how the ravens come in: The community praises the ravens of the tree as they greatly simplify the entire process. On Reddit, one user says: “Placing the raven directly in the ‘Witch Flood area’ is the best quality-of-life feature Blizzard has added this season. Not having to go back to the tree after 10 offerings is so pleasant.”

In another Reddit post, the new feature is celebrated. Users find the new submission system great. Winter_Ad_2618 says that he loves the new ravens and can no longer play the Whispering Zones any other way.

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Once you have collected 10 offerings, the raven of the tree spawns in the zone.
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At the raven of the tree, you can turn in your offerings.

In the thread, some criticize that the tree’s chests cannot be stacked. That would further simplify the process, as they quickly clutter the inventory otherwise. Others suggest placing a blacksmith right next to the raven to break down the loot immediately.

Another user criticizes that the ravens do not appear in the Hell Floods where there are tasks for the Whispering Tree. On Reddit, ThanosWasRightHanded jokingly asks who even does Hell Floods in Season 7. Outside of the tasks for the Season journey, this feature is now “useless”.

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However, many players agree in various threads on one point: the raven should remain in the game permanently. The revision of the waypoint at the Whispering Tree is also positively highlighted. For some players, it is now an option to mark the location as “favorite” to teleport there even faster.

The bounty hunting zones not only yield tons of loot but also new bosses. Because the exposed roots can spawn “Headless Shells” that present a real challenge for many. Many see this as a step up regarding the difficulty and enemies at the start of a new season. You can learn more about this here: In Diablo 4, players are currently experiencing something new: they are failing at the first boss and they like it

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A study finds: People who work from home are significantly more efficient than their colleagues in the office

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A recent study has provided new insights. Employees in so-called remote-first companies not only work more productively but also experience fewer interruptions than their colleagues who work in an office.

What was surveyed? The latest study from the ActivTrak Productivity Lab (via Activtrak) found that employees in remote-first companies work more productively and experience fewer interruptions than their office-based colleagues. The study encompasses 958 companies with a total of 135,098 employees. It focuses on various industries such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, and professional services.

What is not clear from the study is where the companies are located. Since ActivTrak is a US-based analytics company, it can be assumed that mainly US companies were included in the study.

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How do productivity levels differ between industries? The results show that employees in the financial sector record an average of 30 minutes more productive time per day than their counterparts in other sectors. They also have a 9% higher healthy utilization rate, meaning they work efficiently without the risk of being under-challenged.

In healthcare, an additional 36 productive minutes per employee per day were also observed. However, more than one-third of employees in this sector are at high risk for burnout or lack of motivation as they are either over- or under-challenged.

In the insurance sector, employees use 18 minutes less collaborative apps but are 41% more engaged and utilized. The rigid term “collaborative apps” refers to meeting and planning tools like Zoom or Notion.

Who is most productive when and where

Which work models are the most productive? The study identified four main work models:

  • Remote-First: Employees spend over 60% of their working time remotely.
  • Hybrid: A mix of office and remote work.
  • Office–First: Employees primarily work in the office.
  • Remote-Only: Employees work fully remotely.

The majority of the companies involved (55%) rely on the remote-first model, while 25% prefer the hybrid approach. Only 18% of companies pursue the office-first model, and just 2% opt for remote-only. As the current study shows, remote-first employees average more productive hours per day.

And why is that? The assumptions suggest that productivity is enhanced because employees have to accommodate fewer in-person meetings and interruptions in their daily work. Interestingly, however, office-first employees show the most balanced workload, indicating a “healthier” use of work time.

Last but not least, the pandemic-induced rise in remote working opportunities has increased the desire for this option – financial sacrifices are also being made for it.

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What do the results mean for the future of work? The results of the study clearly show how important flexibility can be. It indicates that companies should consider the individual needs of their employees and offer work models that promote both productivity and well-being.

The choice of the right model can be crucial for employee satisfaction. The study also states that employees who spend more than 75% of their time in an overloaded state are at risk of burning out.

However, it cannot be said that remote work is exclusively popular. Apparently, Generation Z is increasingly interested in working in offices again: Generation Z has now found a new reason to leave the home office for the office

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Player Becomes a Hero in GTA Online and Raves: “The Most Fun I’ve Ever Had”

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Joining a public lobby in GTA Online is like walking into a war zone with a target on your back. Especially for new players who still have to learn the game mechanics, this constant danger can be a challenge. Mutual assistance is rare. But one user has now declared himself the hero of the noobs.

How did he become a hero? The GTA player “infinite_in_faculty” reports in a post on Reddit that his favorite activity in GTA Online is helping beginners. “Being a bodyguard for noobs is the most fun I’ve ever had in GTA Online.”

He explains that he accepts every invitation when a noob needs a protector. He then brings his strongest devices such as attack helicopters, jets, or tanks and lets the newcomers have a little fun with the expensive war machines.

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Anyone who has ever played GTA Online in a public lobby knows that this is not the norm. There are often ruthless battles there. Jets, tanks, flying motorcycles, and attack helicopters destroy everything and everyone trying to make money in peace.

Community cooperation and helpfulness are rare. For newcomers without expensive war machines and players who have no interest in PvP, this is often far from fun.

“A superhero no one asked for, but everyone needed”

What does the community say about this? The Reddit post by “infinite_in_faculty” garnered over 700 upvotes. Some players express their appreciation, while others share their own experiences.

  • TangeloInformal2414 raves: “Bro, you’re like the GTA superhero no one asked for, but everyone needed! The way you show up in an Akula and say, ‘Yo, here’s your personal ride to victory’ is legendary. I can imagine the noobs thinking they’ve just unlocked cheat codes.”
  • jeremyb1986 thinks: “It’s people like you that give us low-levels hope.”
  • stillanoobummkay suggests: “They [note from the editor: the developers] need to promote this. For example, when someone is attacked in a supply or sale mission, instead of creating incentives to attack them, they should be rewarded for their support.”

Some players in the comments report that they also like to help new players. For instance, they give them a large share of a heist’s loot or protect them from other malicious players.

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A lobby in GTA Online provides space for about 30 players, but most of them are in smaller groups – also because the role of CEO and most jobs and missions can only be completed with four players.

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Players want to play Path of Exile 2 in co-op mode, but cannot because their eyes are burning

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Path of Exile 2, you can defeat enemies together with your friends in cooperative mode, but currently, players prefer to do otherwise.

How does cooperative mode work in Path of Exile 2? In PoE2, you can embark on adventures as a group of up to six gamers. Not only is the campaign available, but the entire game can be played in cooperative mode. To prevent players from easily defeating every boss, the strength of enemies on the map increases depending on the number of group members.

The loot found by the group also scales with the number of members. While cooperative mode sounds well thought out, there are weaknesses that can detract from the experience for gamers.

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Burning Eyes

Where are the problems in cooperative mode? At the beginning, cooperative mode works relatively well because adventurers do not have many abilities yet. On the “easy” difficulty level during the campaign, everything goes as the developers intended. However, as players progress further in the ARPG, especially in the maps, many recognize the issue: You can’t see anything anymore.

In Path of Exile 2, there are many abilities that deal damage to enemies with colorful effects, massive explosions, or clouds of gas. This is problematic in cooperative mode because all the effects take up the entire screen and leave no room for recognizing important enemy attacks and abilities.

This is well illustrated by silentkillerd3 in a video on Reddit:

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In this case, he is playing PoE2 with just two players, not with six gamers all using abilities simultaneously. The extent of the effects with a higher number of players would likely be even more intense.

What do the players think? What may look fun at first glance quickly leads to frustration among adventurers, as the comments on Reddit show.

The user billybaked shares on Reddit how it went for him: “My friend and I played together at the start and had a great time playing through the campaign, but when we got to the maps and started working on our builds, we decided to continue alone. The FPS drops, the lack of clarity, and the eye-burning effects were just too much. And it’s annoying.”

Noother10 felt similarly. He writes on Reddit: “My friend was a melee fighter, I was a minion summoner with arsonists, the screen was constantly on fire, he couldn’t see anything and was randomly hit by stupid invisible/hidden ground effects. Then he lost 10% XP and had to drop out and wait for me to finish the map, which took even more time. He barely made any progress, it’s a stupid system that isn’t worth investing time in.”

Psych0enigma had a similar experience on Reddit: “[…] Just like with me and a buddy, he played Poison Pathfinder and I was a Invoker. Before the patch, we kept dying because we couldn’t see the death effects due to the clouds of poison everywhere. After that, he just didn’t come back to play after the patch, and he said the game feels like it was meant to be played solo because we couldn’t see what was killing us and took our gained experience away.”

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Whoever dies in Path of Exile 2 can no longer return to the same map to their teammates outside of the campaign and must wait until they finish. Additionally, you lose 10% of the experience points of your current level per death, making it even more frustrating when you are defeated due to a lack of clarity.

There are also other problems with cooperative mode in Path of Exile 2. Gamers have previously criticized that too many of the game’s features can only be executed by the host. Once the host is finished, much of the gameplay becomes unavailable. You can read more about that here: Players criticize the cooperative mode of Path of Exile 2 because too much relies on one person

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Pokémon TCG Pocket warns players against cheating, otherwise a penalty awaits

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Collectors are currently receiving the news in Pokémon TCG Pocket that the development team intends to take action against players with inappropriate behavior. They are now being targeted.

What does this mean? Pokémon TCG Pocket is concerned about players who manipulate data or trade with real money. Such fraudsters do not adhere to the terms of use and ruin the enjoyment of the game for other players.

One action the developers might be referring to is farming in the Wonder Pick (via Reddit). Here, criminals exploit the fact that new players receive multiple free packs. Therefore, they create numerous new accounts to get the free packs and thus acquire rare cards.

If rare cards or even a God Pack were included, they offer the friend’s code of the account for real money. Other players can then enter the friend’s code and possibly see the God Pack in their Wonder Pick.

Besides the trading function, a new expansion is coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket:

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Pokémon TCG Pocket aims to prevent wild trading for real money

What about trading? The trading function, which allows trading cards with a rarity of under 2 stars, could also be what they mean. Because the same fraudsters could exploit this to draw rare cards and then offer them for trade for real money.

The card they receive afterwards could also be offered to others again. To prevent this, the development team of Pokémon TCG Pocket is keeping a close watch.

Furthermore, the team has banned the trade of particularly rare cards. This prevents trading in Pokémon TCG Pocket from becoming a market with exorbitant prices.

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What do fraudsters face? Players who violate the terms of use can expect several penalties:

  • They can be warned
  • Their account will be suspended
  • Further actions may be considered

Depending on the severity of the offense, one or even a combination of several of these penalties may be imposed. Especially for fraudsters creating numerous accounts, harsher penalties may apply.

If you adhere to the terms of use, you have nothing to fear. The development team will not take action against you.

In addition to the trading function, players can look forward to new cards. With the expansion Collision of Space and Time, there are not only new Pokémon but also new features, as a card in the trailer reveals: A detail in the trailer for Pokémon TCG Pocket shows: A new feature is coming

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The CEO of Nvidia loses almost 20 billion euros in one day and is no longer among the 10 richest people in the world

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The company Nvidia loses nearly 600 billion US dollars in one day. This affects not only the company but also numerous investors, including the CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang.

What is the current situation?

  • The Chinese start-up DeepSeek presented its AI model as a competitor to ChatGPT. This literally caused a tremor in the US stock market.
  • On that day alone, Nvidia lost 589 billion US dollars in market value, marking the largest loss in the company’s history (via Forbes.com).
  • This also means Nvidia is worth less than Apple and Microsoft again, who now rank in the top two positions. At the end of 2024, Nvidia had risen to become the most valuable company in the world.

The high losses of Nvidia also impact the so-called shareholders of the company. One of them is CEO Jensen Huang, who is particularly affected.

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Nvidia’s CEO loses 20 billion, but other billionaires also lose a lot of money

How much has Jensen Huang lost? The English-language magazine Forbes.com reports that the net worth of the CEO of Nvidia has fallen by 20.8 billion US dollars, which is approximately 19.8 billion euros.

His total wealth is said to have decreased from 124.4 billion to 103.7 billion US dollars. He no longer ranks among the top 10 in the list of the world’s richest people, having slipped to 17th place.

Who else is affected by the stock drop? In addition to Jensen Huang, other major figures in the tech sector lost a lot of money in one day. This includes Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who lost 27.6 billion US dollars, and the two co-founders of the search engine Google: Larry Page (6.3 billion) and Sergey Brin (5.9 billion).

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Players on Steam believe: There hasn’t been a new dungeon RPG as good as this in 10 years – Reviews at 98% positive

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A new dungeon RPG on Steam shines with old-school charm, accessible controls, and really good player ratings.

Which game is this about? We are talking about Tower of Mask, a dungeon RPG by the Japanese developer Papertip Studio. The game was released on December 7, 2024, on Steam and combines dungeon crawling with elements of survival horror.

If you love the old dungeon RPGs of the 1980s and early 2000s, you have certainly heard of Legend of Grimrock. The game was released in 2012, and a second part followed two years later. Both games were celebrated for their old-school charm. 

Since Legend of Grimrock, there have been many dungeon crawlers, but most have not quite captured the feeling of the old classics. Now, about 10 years later, Tower of Mask might have succeeded – at least according to the current players on Steam.

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Survival-Horror in the Dark Dungeon

What is the game about? In Tower of Mask, you are trapped in a mysterious tower filled with puzzles and traps. As if that weren’t bad enough, you are also attacked by creepy figures in masks.

What sets Tower of Mask apart from other dungeon RPGs of its kind is the combat. It doesn’t feel as old-school as the visuals might suggest. This mainly has to do with the camera work.

Old-School Feeling with Modern Controls

The game world is divided like a chessboard: You don’t move freely through it, but from one square to the next. You can move the camera freely. This may not sound remarkable nowadays, but if you have played old dungeon crawlers, you know what a significant change this is.

Thanks to the free camera, combat in Tower of Mask is much smoother. It also feels more dynamic: you can easily dodge to another square during combat and still attack while moving.

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How is the game currently received? Out of a total of 98 reviews on Steam, 98% are positive. However, since this is still a relatively small number of reviews, this figure should be taken with caution. Nevertheless, those who have played Tower of Mask are convinced by the game:

  • teddy via Steam: “This game is amazing. It really satisfies that dungeon crawler itch. If you like games like Grimrock, Shadow Tower Abyss or King’s Field, you might enjoy this one. I often didn’t notice how much time had passed, lol.”
  • klosterhiem via Steam: “What if someone combined Legend of Grimrock and Shadow Tower and streamlined both by removing a lot of the awkward controls and system-induced clunkiness, focusing instead on dungeon puzzles and well-timed first-person action where precision and calm are more important than actions per minute? You’d have one of my favorite games of the year!”

How much does the game cost? Trying it out is free; there is a free demo for Tower of Mask on Steam. If you want to buy the dungeon RPG, it only costs you €10.79.

If you prefer something a bit more modern and don’t bail out of PvP right away, Dark and Darker might be the right dungeon RPG for you. It managed to bring back many players with an update in December; you can read more about it in this article: “Finally a Good Update” – A Forgotten Steam Hit Brings Constantly Changing Dungeons, and Players Love It

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There’s a stylish new mount in WoW – but you only have a few days to get it

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A really fancy rocket is currently available in World of Warcraft. But be careful: You only have a few days to get it.

When it comes to particularly fancy prestige items in World of Warcraft, they are usually mounts. Many of them can only be earned with a lot of effort or luck – or simply by being in the right place at the right time. A new rocket, which is now in the game, can only be earned for a few days. We will tell you how it works.

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What mount is this? We are talking about the Lunar Launcher, which you can earn during the Lunar Festival. This mount is a large rocket with a dragon disguise. A representation that you especially know from the Asian area or in WoW from Pandaria.

The mount was newly added for the Lunar Festival 2025.

How do you get the mount? If you want to secure the lunar rocket, you now have 2 weeks to buy it from the vendors in the various cities. However, the price is 75 Ancestor Coins – a special currency that you can only earn during the Lunar Festival.

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The new rocket is now available at the Lunar Festival. Image source: wowhead

You will receive the coins when you visit the different Ancestors in World of Warcraft. In nearly every area of the game, there is an Ancestor during the Lunar Festival that you can honor – you just need to talk to them.

The task is simple: fly around the entire world, talk to the Ancestors, and collect the coins along the way. This is particularly convenient if you use an addon like “CandyBuckets” (via curse), which shows you all the Ancestors on the world map.

Although the task is a bit monotonous and takes about two hours, you can easily get other things done at the same time – like watching a series.

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Until when do you have time? As every year, the Lunar Festival is only active for 2 weeks. So you have time from today (28th January 2025) until 10th February 2025 to earn the required amount of tokens and pick up the new rocket from one of the many Lunar Festival merchants.

If you don’t want to stress yourself, there is also a range of other mounts in The War Within that you can earn comfortably and without much time pressure. We have presented 5 of these easily obtainable mounts here.

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Shooter god shroud wants to found his own team in Marvel Rivals, says he has received multiple offers directly

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek has been playing a lot of Marvel Rivals lately and is considering starting his own e-sport team. Now he claims that he has already been contacted by many organizations regarding the team.

Here is the background: The Twitch streamer has recently been showcasing the hero shooter Marvel Rivals. He is particularly fond of it and shroud stated that he likes the game so much that he is considering starting a team in e-sports.

He raised the possibility that if he reaches a donation goal of 1 million US dollars during his current Subathon, he would set up the organization or team.

What was initially dismissed by many in the community, as shroud had previously expressed similar enthusiasm for other shooters, is now becoming more concrete.

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Marvel Rivals: The launch trailer for the shooter featuring Marvel superheroes on PS5 and Steam

“Thousands of meetings have already taken place”

In a clip posted on X, shroud says that since he expressed his love for the hero shooter, he has already been contacted by several organizations:

Many top organizations have messaged me, trying to bring me into the Marvel Rivals scene to start a team in the game. I’m not joking. Thousands of meetings have already taken place.

Even though the interest from professional organizations is already a next step, it is still not something concrete. Shroud himself said he doesn’t know if he can really reach the goal of 1 million US dollars.

What does the community think? Many voices are critical and, like with shroud’s initial statement, do not really believe in an e-sport team from him:

  • inhuman (via X): “For marketing, like with his Valorant run”
  • tweetsofWIZARD (via X): “Thousands of organizations are messaging me too”
  • zoharaim (via X): “Shroud on his 17th journey”

Fans of shroud are skeptical of the hype

Why is this viewed so skeptically? Shroud had only recently praised the Steam game Deadlock extensively and even neglected his own game for it. That he is now so quickly excited about another shooter raises skepticism.

In the past, shroud had not covered himself in glory. In 2022, he grandly announced that he would help the esports team Sentinals with their victories in Valorant and had a huge comeback for it. However, after just a few months the hype was over and he could not lead the e-sport team to victory.

It is understandable that the community is somewhat skeptical of shroud’s statements.

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Whether shroud will actually start an organization around Marvel Rivals remains to be seen. As long as he provides nothing concrete, the community will likely remain skeptical.

Marvel Rivals enjoys a high player count and hype. The game has already had its own Twitch Rivals event where Twitch streamers competed against each other in the game. However, one Twitch streamer was not satisfied with it: Streamer complains to Twitch about Marvel Rivals, wants to speak to the manager

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Dauntless was meant to be the free alternative to Monster Hunter on Steam, but is now laying off almost all employees

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Phoenix Labs, the studio behind Dauntless, did not have an easy time. After their elaborate attempt to save their flagship title and attract new players, the studio is now on the verge of closing down. A former developer expresses anger over this development.

How did Dauntless fail? The title was originally supposed to offer a free alternative to Monster Hunter and was announced in 2016. Since Capcom had not released any of the games from the franchise on PC at that time, Phoenix Labs aimed to fill that gap by also releasing their game on Steam.

However, the release was not well-timed: In 2018, Dauntless launched almost simultaneously with Monster Hunter World on PC. As a result, the title was overshadowed and unfortunately could not recover from it. Other titles like Fae Farm or another project that had been in development for 3 years were also canceled, leading to layoffs (via LinkedIn).

With an extensive and time-consuming update, they wanted to attempt to salvage the situation. But that went horribly wrong and was not well received by the community. The update was said to be completely player-unfriendly and did not reflect the community’s feedback.

Still, the studio continued to try to turn things around – with little success. Now the studio is grappling with the consequences.

The major update “Dauntless: Awakening” was supposed to be the big new beginning:

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Launch trailer showcases the reboot of Dauntless: Awakening

“I am so angry at the overlords that I cannot even find the words”

What impact did this have? In a post on LinkedIn, Phoenix Labs now reports on its fateful decision. They decided to part ways with the majority of their employees due to the developments. This was not easy, and they thank each individual for their passionate commitment.

The impacts this will have on Dauntless and Fae Farm will be detailed in the coming weeks. They now want to focus primarily on supporting those who were laid off.

A former developer of the studio, Nicholas Kole, describes this approach as the “death blow” for the studio in his post on Bluesky: “And that looks like the death blow. I am so angry at the overlords that I cannot even find the words.”

In doing so, he is presumably referring not only to the failure of the executives regarding the games but also to the studio’s acquisition by Forte Labs in 2023 (via GamesRadar+). The new owner of the studio apparently wanted to integrate controversial blockchain technology into the games and made several decisions regarding updates and monetization of the game that were not well received.

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That Dauntless failed is unfortunate for players, as the concept of games like Monster Hunter remains highly popular even after around 20 years of franchise history. On February 28, the latest installment, Monster Hunter Wilds, will be released. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya is even confident that the title could become Game of the Year 2025: Monster Hunter Wilds is a strong contender for Game of the Year 2025 – Conclusion after the beta

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One of Apple’s largest shareholders is 94 years old and lives on cola and McDonald’s

Yana Yana Reading time 2 minutes

Warren Buffett is one of the largest shareholders of Apple at the age of 94. Despite his influence on the stock market and his wealth, he surprises the world with his unusual lifestyle. He eats fast food daily but places great importance on getting enough sleep and reducing stress.

This is Warren Buffett: Warren Buffett is among the largest shareholders of Apple. He recently caused a stir on Wall Street with a significant decision: selling over 50% of his Apple shares, valued at over 500 million dollars. 

With his company Berkshire Hathaway, he has built an empire over decades and established himself as one of the most influential financial players worldwide. His role as a long-term Apple investor is also remarkable: through his stake in the tech giant, he has significantly contributed to its success. Besides Apple, he also holds shares in Coca-Cola and Domino’s Pizza, highlighting his diverse investment strategy.

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5 cans of Cola and a McDonald’s meal every day

What lies behind his lifestyle? Despite being 94 years old and achieving remarkable success, Warren Buffett is also known for his extraordinary diet. Buffett explained in an interview (via Fortune) that in his research, he found that the lowest mortality rate is among six-year-old children. Therefore, he decided to eat like a six-year-old.

For 54 years, he has started his day with a classic, sugary Coca-Cola. Overall, he drinks about five cans of it every day. Besides Cola, McDonald’s is a staple in his daily routine. Almost daily, he goes to a McDonald’s to have breakfast:

  • When stock prices fall, he orders breakfast for $2.95 (about €2.80)
  • When they rise, he opts for the pricier meal for $3.17 (around €3).

But despite this dietary style, Buffett remains remarkably fit for his advanced age. He reads about 500 pages daily and works up to twelve hours. He also mentioned that two of his doctors said he is in good shape.

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Adequate sleep is more important than diet

He repeatedly emphasizes that good sleep is crucial for his health, at least eight hours per night, without exception. In his opinion, good sleep and little stress are more important than diet.

Similarly, there are other influential figures who have their own views about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. For instance, the head of a large tech company says he worked 70 hours a week for 40 years and considers this a meaningful path to success. However, this attitude does not meet with universal approval.

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A new action-adventure launches on Steam: Eternal Strands is a hidden gem for all magic fans

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Today marks the launch of Eternal Strands (PC; PS5, Xbox Series X/S) and it could satisfy anyone yearning for a magical action-adventure.

When it comes to good fantasy games, one can never have enough. From the former Creative Director behind Dragon Age, Mike Laidlaw, comes a game that could satisfy your hunger for magic for a while. “Eternal Strands” is being released today, slightly under the radar for most, and entices with an interesting magic system, a vast game world, and plenty of possibilities.

The early reviews suggest that this could be a true hidden gem – though it may not convince everyone.

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Eternal Strands: This is how the gameplay unfolds in the new action RPG

What is Eternal Strands about? In Eternal Strands, you take on the role of Brynn. The mage, referred to as a “Weaver” in this world, lives in a civilization that has been devastated by a terrible magical incident. Brynn is trying to unravel the mysteries behind these incidents while also attempting to restore her people’s ancient homeland to a habitable state.

What does the gameplay look like? Because things in action-adventures can never be straightforward, Brynn must utilize various elements of magic to solve puzzles and defeat numerous foes. The elements impact the game world and allow for combinations to shape the environment while also vanquishing your enemies. For instance, you can hurl shields with kinetic attacks from your enemies’ hands or freeze a dragon’s wings to force it to land.

Especially the boss fights are impressive, as the sometimes massive monsters remind one a bit of “Shadow of the Colossus”.

Eternal Strands Brynn Casting
The use of magic and various elements is what makes the system appealing.

Mixed Reviews – Praise, but there are also weaknesses

Here’s how the ratings turn out: Some journalists had the opportunity to play Eternal Strands extensively ahead of time and experience more than just the demo. The ratings are indeed mixed – with some positive spikes. Some reviews compiled on Open Critic include:

  • Eurogamer gives 4 / 5: “An action RPG with magical powers that actually feel dangerous, combined with a level design that offers scope and beauty.”
  • IGN rates it 7 / 10: “Full of ambition and packed with great boss fights, Eternal Strands doesn’t quite excel in every area, but it does enough to be an impressive action RPG.”
  • GamesRadar+ gives 3 / 5: “There’s potential in the premise and it has some real highs (especially when you’re launched into the air), but it’s the kind of game that makes you long for what a sequel could create by improving on the things that work – perhaps then we’ll experience something truly magical.”
  • God is a Geek gives 8 / 10: “If you’re in the mood for a charming adventure set in an impressive fantasy world, then Eternal Strands is definitely worth checking out.”
  • RPG Fan gives only 64 / 100: “Eternal Strands does some really cool things, but it is held back by puzzling design decisions, disappointing writing, and a melee system that never quite works.”
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When is Eternal Strands coming out? The action RPG releases today, January 28, 2025, at around 5:00 PM on Steam, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, if you don’t want to buy the “cat in the bag” right away, you can also download a demo to get a more concrete impression of the gameplay and the game.

Will you be checking out Eternal Strands? Or would you rather wait for a few more reviews from players before deciding whether to buy or not? If you prefer something a bit more realistic, you’ll have to wait a few more days for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.

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If you miss the MMORPG for Warhammer, you should give Return of Reckoning a chance in 2025

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

Although the official servers of Warhammer Online have been offline since December 2013, a fan project called “Return of Reckoning” has been keeping the MMORPG oldie not only alive since 2014 but also regularly adds new content. The last patch is only a few days old…

What do I need to know about Warhammer Online?

  • Warhammer Online was an MMORPG by Mythic Entertainment, released in September 2008, and was meant to be the unofficial successor to Dark Age of Camelot from 2001.
  • As the name suggests, the game is based on the rich Warhammer license (Fantasy) and successfully translated this into an MMORPG world at launch. As a result, it received high ratings and various awards.
  • Although there were reportedly about 800,000 subscribers playing the online role-playing game at its peak – which would be an incredibly strong number today – publisher EA apparently expected more. The license acquired from Games Workshop expired, leading to the shutdown after just five years.
  • Many fans could not understand this decision, as Warhammer Online had a lot of potential. Just a year later, a private server called “Return of Reckoning” went live, preserving the beloved gaming experience and adding balancing patches and new content since then.

Here you see the trailer for “Return of Reckoning”:

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Very lively even after 10 years

What has happened on the server recently? Although the private server has been active for over ten years now, the game is impressively updated regularly with new content and patches.

The big highlight at the end of 2024 was a major content update that opened a new story dungeon, established fresh public quests, and launched an event to honor fallen veterans.

In addition, several patches went live in December 2024 and January 2025. For example, on January 24, the event “Rise of the Tomb Kings” started, where the titular tomb kings rise until February 3.

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Why should I try “Return of Reckoning”?

  • The regularly occurring Realm-versus-Realm battles between the player factions of the MMORPG are still among the best things for PvP fans and are available to low-level characters.
  • The Warhammer license is wonderfully reflected in the MMORPG, which is evident in the exciting selection of classes and races.
  • All six races (Dwarfs, Empire, High Elves, Chaos, Dark Elves, and Greenskins) each offer four of their own classes that fulfill the roles of Tank, Melee Fighter, Ranged Fighter, and Healer. Included are: Rune Priest, Slayer, Choppa, Chosen, White Lion, and many more.
  • Moreover, through the quests and their backstories, one can wonderfully dive into the fantasy universe of Warhammer and learn more about its rich lore.
  • Warhammer Online had some clever ideas like the trophy system, which allows one to earn special items to embellish their character, mount, or guild banner.
  • Although the technology may seem outdated today, Warhammer Online creates an engaging atmosphere due to the well-implemented license, the ever-present conflict between Order and Destruction, and the varied areas.
  • Due to its old age and the fact that it is a private server, you will mainly meet players in “Return of Reckoning” who have a great passion for the project, log in regularly, and are willing to help newcomers with tips and advice. The multiplayer aspect works wonderfully well on the server even after all these years.

You can play “Return of Reckoning” completely for free. There is even a team of Game Masters in the game who ensure that the server rules are followed for a pleasant experience.

With Throne and Liberty, a modern MMORPG is currently focusing on large battles:

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How can I play “Return of Reckoning”? You can download the MMORPG for free at returnofreckoning.com. There are clients for Windows, Linux, and Mac. To log in to the launcher, you need to register on the website and create an account.

New Warhammer MMORPG in the making

Since July 2023, it has been known that MMORPG veteran Jack Emmert (City of Heroes, City of Villains, Neverwinter) is working with his studio Jackalytic on a new MMORPG for the Warhammer universe for the Chinese company NetEase.

However, not much is known about the project. Apparently, the new online role-playing game is being developed for PC and consoles. Some statements from Emmert also suggest that the game will have a strong PvE focus. Release date? Uncertain! You can find more about the MMORPGs of the future here: From Aion 2 to Chrono Odyssey: Outlook on the MMORPG Year 2025

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Popular voice actor from Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield fights for his life, family asks for help

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Wes Johnson was found unconscious and in critical condition in a hotel room. Currently, the popular voice actor is fighting for his life in the intensive care unit. Johnson’s voice is known from role-playing games by Bethesda such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Starfield.

What happened? Wes Johnson was supposed to host a charity event for the National Alzheimer’s Foundation in Atlanta last week. When the well-known voice actor did not appear at the event, a search was conducted, and Johnson was found in his hotel room, unconscious and in critical condition.

According to a post on gofundme.com, Wes Johnson is currently lying in the intensive care unit and continues to fight for his life.

The goal of the ongoing fundraising campaign there is to support his family in covering the costs of medical care as well as his time off work due to his inability to work.

Update from January 29, 2025: A family spokesperson has now provided an update on Wes Johnson’s health that offers hope. Additionally, the fundraising call has been a resounding success.

Wes Johnson was also one of the voice actors for Starfield:

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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer

Voice Actor for Bethesda

Who is Wes Johnson? The American has been an actor and voice actor for nearly three decades (via imdb.com). You might know him primarily from the following Bethesda games:

  • The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – as the voice of Boethiah, Malacath, and Molag Bal
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion – as the voice of Pelinal Whitestrake, the arena announcer, or Sheogorath
  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – as the voice of Hermaeus Mora, Emperor Titus Mede II, or Sheogorath
  • The Elder Scrolls Online – as the voice of Ard Caddach and Hermaeus Mora
  • Fallout 3 – as the voice of Mr. Burke, Fawkes, and Uncle Leo
  • Fallout 4 – as the voice of Moe Cronin and Protectron
  • Fallout 76 – as the voice of Boomer, Mr. Fluffy, and Vendor Bot Bob
  • Starfield – as the voice of Ron Hope

He is also heard outside of the Bethesda universes, for example, in WoW: Battle for Azeroth (as a male Mag’har Orc) or in the Star Trek games Conquest and Legacy).

How is the community reacting? Under a Reddit post about the news, many fans of the games express their dismay.

  • spideyrnan writes on Reddit: “This is terrible news I’m reading. I am a lifelong Capitals fan, so I’ve been hearing his voice since I was a kid. I have dealt with him on several occasions and went to the same high school as him and his sons. He is a very kind and approachable person.”
  • BeholdingBestWaifu explains on Reddit: “As someone from the Elder Scrolls fandom, I can say he always cared a lot about the community, YouTubers, and other content creators. I hope he comes out okay, he is really a great guy.”
  • TheSkyking2020 reveals on Reddit: “Wes is such a great guy and seems to find time for everyone. He even voiced my stream alerts. One of the nicest guys in the business.”
  • GorbiJones shares the news (via Reddit): “This news is truly shocking. Wes’ voice has been an integral part of the TES games for me since he gave me a huge fright as a child with his performance of Molag Bal in Morrowind. His work as Sheogorath is one of the most iconic video game performances of all time. I really hope he pulls through it.”

MeinMMO joins in the well wishes for recovery and hopes that Wes Johnson will be back on his feet soon.

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The new Civilization 7 costs up to €130 on Steam, player breaks it even before release

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The new Civilization 7 is set to be released on February 11, 2025, on Steam. The Founder’s Edition costs 130 €. But one player has managed to push the game to its limits already. YouTuber Drogo used so many bonuses that he ruined the gameplay mechanics for city growth. He showcased this in a video that was sponsored by 2k.

This is the situation: Civilization 7 is actually set to be released on February 11 for PC, Switch, Xbox, PS4, and PS5, but there has already been a chance for journalists and content creators to test it extensively.

The latest version of the 4x game is dividing fans because it introduces some mechanics from newer competitor games, which are unacceptable for purists of the series. For example, players will be able to switch civilizations.

It is also controversial that Civilization 7, despite being a full-priced title, seems to be released with significant DLCs in mind and lacks content that was available at launch in earlier titles of the series. Thus, the game will not include a time period with technologies of the present, but will end at the Cold War.

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Trailer for the strategy game Sid Meier’s Civilization 7

YouTuber stacks 18 different bonuses, breaks Civ 7

This is how one player broke Civilization 7: YouTuber Drogo shows what happens when you combine bonuses in Civilization 7 to achieve extreme amounts of food and thus growth for your cities:

  • As a leader, he chooses Confucius, who provides a 25% bonus to city growth
  • The Khmer Empire has a unique ability that allows a tile to keep its natural yield of food even when the tile is developed
  • A city improvement of the Khmer provides more food in floodplains
  • A civilization bonus of the Khmer increases the growth rate in the capital city
  • The YouTuber also utilizes additional abilities of the leader to increase food and growth
  • And he specializes his city in agriculture
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By combining a total of 18 of these bonuses, all of which provide more food and growth, the player was able to increase 263.5 food in turn 76, about 6 times what is typical for a regular, non-food-specialized playstyle.

But by turn 98, it was over: the YouTuber noticed that his city was no longer growing. Apparently, the growth had increased so much that he needed “minus 1,112 food” for the city to continue growing. The game mechanics had been circumvented, as it could no longer handle the numbers.

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Although generating 160 food per turn, the city needs -1,112 food to grow.

Until “anti-food is invented,” that’s probably it for city growth, unless Firaxis manages to fix the bug before release.

It is noteworthy that publisher 2k sponsors this “I break Civ 7” video.

The YouTuber says he wanted to demonstrate in the video that Civilization 7 allows players to shape their civilization exactly the way they want, rather than being tightly restricted in their options as in previous versions.

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This is what’s behind it: The more freedom a 4x game provides, the more likely players will find overpowered combinations. Thus, Drogo fantasizes about a strategy through which he unites an extreme amount of bonuses for cavalry units with a tribe while also finding ways to obtain countless cavalry units.

The Civilization series has an engaged and experienced fan base known for finding and quickly spreading “optimal strategies.” In earlier titles, the playstyle of building 3 ranged units early on and aggressively capturing cities to dominate a game from the start became “standard.”

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The new graphics card from NVIDIA is so sought after that customers are camping three days before the store opening

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

The NVIDIA RTX 5090 is not even officially available yet, and already some tech enthusiasts are camping in front of Micro Center locations in the USA to make sure they can grab one of the coveted models first.

What happened? According to a post in the unofficial Reddit thread of the largest tech store in the United States, Micro Center, buyers have positioned themselves in front of the store three days before the official launch of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 (via Reddit). The photo shows tents, sleeping bags, and camping gear.

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Such scenes have mainly been observed during the iPhone releases of the 2010s or the rare releases of new gaming consoles every 5 to 7 years. This time, it is the RTX 5090 and 5080 that everyone wants.

The latest RTX models, set to be released on January 30, 2025, are the flagship models of NVIDIA’s new generation of graphics cards.

Camping for Days for the New Flagship

Why is the demand so high? Many buyers are camping for days because the RTX 5090 will only be available in limited quantities – particularly in the first batch. Those who come too late may miss out.

Adding to this is the well-known problem with so-called scalpers. Scalpers often grab large quantities of the highly sought-after hardware just to resell it later at inflated prices. This was already a known issue with the RTX 4090 (via Golem.de).

According to early reports (via TomsHardware), the RTX-50 series may face similar problems as previous GPU generations. Scalpers are already asking for two to three times the official retail price for the RTX 5090 and offering “slots” for purchase.

This means that they allegedly secured guaranteed access to the RTX 5090 on launch day and are now reselling those spots. Additionally, there are early indications that custom models of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are being offered at prices far above the MSRP in some countries.

Could scalpers dominate the queues? However, it is unclear whether those pitching their tents in front of the stores are not scalpers themselves. These concerns have been repeatedly expressed in the Reddit post, such as by the user DinosaurAlert. The worry that not only genuine tech fans are standing in line is justified. The prices of the new graphics card exceed several thousand euros and fluctuate based on supply and demand.

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Players find one thing in Monster Hunter Wilds so annoying that they are already wishing for a change for it

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

For hunters in Monster Hunter Wilds, their hard-earned equipment is sacred. This is precisely why some effects are currently causing trouble in the community. 

What effects are we talking about? In Monster Hunter Wilds, it is possible to temporarily enhance your hunter in various ways. These enhancements are very useful and can give you a significant advantage in the right situations. 

Some of these effects cause your hunter to glow brightly in red or yellow, for example. Others are activated temporarily by accessories like mantles and are applied over the armor. However, it is precisely these effects that annoy many hunters.

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“I wish there was a way to disable power-up effects on my hunter”

Why do these effects annoy players? In Monster Hunter Wilds, pretty much everything revolves around the equipment of the hunters. It is about hunting monsters and crafting better armor from their materials. Often, this involves a lot of time and farming because some materials are quite rare.

Usually, multiple sets are needed because different effects and values are required depending on which monsters you are facing. In short: It takes a lot of effort.

Many fans place great importance on their equipment and like to showcase it proudly. Therefore, it greatly bothers players when flashy effects cover up their hard-earned gear, even if only temporarily.

Additionally, they feel they cannot avoid these effects since important power-ups are associated with them. By avoiding them, they would lose important advantages that can be crucial during gameplay.

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What are the fans demanding? The community is therefore calling for at least the option to disable such effects. In a thread on Reddit, they also discuss various ways to approach this issue differently. User JagrasLoremaster initiates the discussion with the following words:

I wish there was a way to disable power-up effects on my hunter. With the game’s fantastic visuals, it seems somewhat disturbing when your hunter is constantly glowing red or yellow, especially with weapons like the insect glaive.

User Sauceinmyface also criticizes that these power-ups should be more like “hunting tools that aid you in the hunt rather than a Mario star” (via Reddit).

User Searscale suggests below via Reddit to limit these effects to lanterns or small individual equipment pieces. Others point out that there were also mods during Monster Hunter World that addressed this issue (via Reddit).

It is absolutely understandable that hunters care about their equipment. After all, it is not only useful but also often looks really cool. Many hunters therefore specifically use the endgame to assemble their armors based on appearance. You can see some particularly cool outfits from Monster Hunter World in our list: The 10 coolest armors from Monster Hunter World for all fashion hunters 

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