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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Monster Hunter Wilds: 20-minütiges Gameplay zeigt Karminwald und neue Monster
“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.
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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Red Dead Redemption 2 has been available on Steam since December 5, 2019. Thanks to a historic discount, more players than ever are celebrating the Rockstar game.
What action lures the players in? Until February 6, 2025, players can secure the biggest discount on Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam that has ever existed:
For just 14.99 euros, you can get the standard version of the game. That’s a whopping 75% discount on Steam.
If you spend 3 euros more, you will receive the Ultimate Edition with an 80% discount. This comes with additional story missions and exclusive content for the online mode.
If you still need to catch up on the first part, the bundle could be a good deal. Both titles are available for 54.98 euros. However, that’s “only” a 50% discount.
This makes the game cheaper than ever. This is also reflected in the player numbers: Since October 2024, the number has more than doubled. Before the discount campaign, in December 2024, there were about 56,278 players who played Red Dead Redemption 2 in the last 24 hours.
Currently, the Western title has 86,717 players who have checked in within a day (via SteamDB). This is even more players than at the release of the title. And there may be a good reason for this, which is not just due to the discount.
You can watch the trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 here:
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Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer
Red Dead Redemption 2 was delayed on Steam
Why are there more than at release? In December 2019, there were 55,271 players who played Red Dead Redemption 2 on a single day. This number has been surpassed several times since November 2022, presumably whenever there were special discount campaigns or new updates.
At the game’s release, not that many fans got the game because it arrived on Steam late. The Steam Game of the Year 2020 was released back in October 2018 for PS4 and Xbox One.
If Red Dead Redemption 2 had released on all platforms simultaneously, the player numbers would likely have been significantly higher. Therefore, it is not surprising that the player record was broken due to the historic discount. Because now, people are being attracted who previously found the title too expensive.
Is it worth it? If you are considering buying Red Dead Redemption 2, the reviews on Steam could provide you with a good orientation. 91% of 615,792 players rated the title positively, recently it was even 93%.
If you can get into the Western setting, you should definitely take a look at the title from Rockstar Games. Alternatively, MeinMMO can recommend other games on Steam that you shouldn’t miss. The best can be found here: The 14 best role-playing games on Steam
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Black Ops 6 starts on January 28, 2025, in Season 2, but what new content, maps, and weapons for multiplayer, zombies, and Warzone have the developers prepared? We will show you in the list.
Update, January 28, 2025: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
When does Season 2 start? The start of Season 2 is dated for January 28, 2025. Fans will only have to wait a few more days until they have new reasons to grind. There will be content for multiplayer as well as a new battle pass, and there will also be a fresh map for the zombie mode.
In our overview, you will find the most important information from the latest blog posts by Activision. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual points if not everything interests you.
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In the new trailer for Season 2, you can see fresh skins, maps, and the wonder weapon for zombies:
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Trailer for Black Ops 6: Season 2 shows new maps and dark skins
Season 2 Preload: Start and Size
When does the preload start? So far, it seems that the preload has only started on BattleNet. In the past, other platforms have also followed suit and made the download available at least one day before release – due to the enormous amount of data.
What is the size of the preload? You can expect the following download sizes:
BattleNet: approx. 25 GB
Steam: Unknown
Xbox: Unknown
PlayStation: Unknown
Roadmap for Season 2 shows new weapons, perks, and modes
All content on the Season 2 roadmap
What weapons and attachments will there be? In Season 2, fans will again be able to unlock new weapons and attachments. The battle pass and events are your points of contact. The following are known:
Weapons
PPSH-41 (SMG, Battle Pass)
CYPHER 091 (Assault Rifle, Battle Pass)
FENG B2 (LMG, Battle Pass)
TR2 (Marksman Rifle, Event)
Attachments
Crossbow (Launch)
Full Auto Mod (Mid-Season)
Binary Trigger (Mid-Season)
Belt-Fed (Mid-Season)
What perks will there be? In total, you can look forward to 2 new perks, 1 wildcard, and a new killstreak:
Perks
Slipstream (Event) – Enforcer
Increases your sprint speed but removes your tactical sprint.
UNKNOWN
When you eliminate an enemy, a nearby enemy in the surroundings is marked.
Wildcard
Flyswatter (Mid-Season)
Allows you to swap your equipped melee weapon for a thrower
Killstreak
War Machine (Event)
What modes are being added? There will be no shortage of modes when Season 2 begins, and therefore you can look forward to 4 more examples. They are:
Overdrive (NEW, at launch)
Collect stars by killing enemies with body shots, headshots, or special maneuvers. Depending on the number of stars earned, you receive bonuses that strengthen you in combat. The team that collects the maximum number of stars wins.
Gun Game (Launch)
Free for all, as you receive a new weapon for each kill. Once you have cycled through all the weapons, you win.
Third Wheel Gunfight (Mid-Season)
A 3v3. The team with the most kills wins.
Couples Dance Off (Mid-Season)
A 2v2, where you compete against each other in the modes Face Off Team Deathmatch, Face Off Domination, and Face Off Kill Confirmed.
Multiplayer: All Maps of Season 2
What maps will Season 2 bring? A total of 5 new maps are expected to appear in Season 2 – three of them at launch, while the last two will appear in mid-season. The following are known:
Bounty (Core, 6v6, size: Medium, new)
Dealership (Core, 6v6, size: Medium, new)
Lifeline (Strike, 2v2 or 6v6, size: Small, new)
BountyDealershipLifeline
Bullet (Strike, 2v2 or 6v6, size: Small, new)
Grind (Core, 6v6, size: Medium, remaster from BO2)
BulletGrind
Season 2 Zombies: New Map and Content
When Season 2 starts, all players will gain access to the new map “The Tomb.” In this, the story of the protagonists will continue. After the end of “Citadelle des Morts”, the four zombie-slayers must now visit an ancient excavation site.
The Tomb will be the new zombies map
The map is said to be similar to Liberty Falls – tight, with a high replay value and plenty of Easter eggs. In addition, there will be a new wonder weapon that players may recognize from an older title.
Lastly, you will also get an iconic SMG that has not been revealed in detail. More information is expected to be released in the coming days.
New Items for the Zombie Mode
Treyarch has naturally also prepared new items for you to make Season 2 feel fresh while you slaughter zombies. The following can be expected:
An additional Perk-a-Cola
3 new GobbleGums
War Machine that you can build
New wonder weapons
New enemy type
Warzone: New Perks and Focus on QoL
What information is known for Warzone? Warzone is currently focusing on gameplay tuning and “Quality of Life” changes. Nevertheless, two new perks are set to make it into the game at the release of Season 2:
Reactive Armor (at launch)
Your armor regenerates by 50% if you have not taken damage in the last 5 seconds
Low Profile (Mid-Season)
You move much faster when you are lying down, crouched, or incapacitated.
In terms of adjustments, reload rates and the switch between your weapons, jump mechanics, transitions into parachute mode, and audio will be adjusted. Additionally, you can look forward to some bug fixes that are intended to stabilize the game.
What do you think of the upcoming zombie map of Black Ops 6? Are you excited to solve the new Easter egg and advance the story, or do you just want to play multiplayer? You can find more information about the best weapons in Black Ops 6 here: CoD Black Ops 6: Meta – The best weapons in Season 1
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In Counter-Strike 2, the biggest game on Steam, a bizarre situation occurred. The Israeli professional player Shahar “flameZ” Shushan was shown on Twitch, apparently provocatively raising his middle finger during a match. The image was shared by the tournament organizer on Twitter. The middle finger was interpreted as a dismissive gesture of a bad winner, but it was meant quite differently.
In what situation did this happen? It was a match in the quarter-finals of the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 tournament between Team Vitality and Eternal Fire on January 25.
The rifler from Team Vitality, flameZ, had just played an excellent game, secured 3 kills, and thus won the round for his team. The opposing team, Eternal Fire, took a timeout to recover from the shock and discuss a new strategy.
During the timeout, BLAST cut in a summary of the round showing the dominant player, flameZ, as he seemingly celebrated his great performance by laughing and stretching his middle finger at the opponents, under the motto: “I showed you.”
BLAST also posted a picture with the gesture on X.
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Counter-Strike 2: Valve once again impresses with the launch trailer
Organizer posts unsportsmanlike gesture on Twitter, shows it on Twitch
How was the gesture understood? In that moment, it seemed as if the 21-year-old Israeli was acting unsportsmanlike and appeared as a bad winner, ridiculing his opponents with the middle finger.
The gesture seemed doubly foolish since Eternal Fire won the match decisively 2:0, meaning that one good round from flameZ made no difference.
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Here’s how it cleared up: BLAST publicly apologized for showing the streamer’s gesture in that context, as the raised middle finger had nothing to do with the situation.
Apparently, flameZ was just joking with a photographer from BLAST and stretched his middle finger at him in fun.
BLAST clarified: He did not show the middle finger to the opponents, but to his photographer.
The Israeli professional states: BLAST had filmed his gesture from a different angle and then posted it on Twitter. He himself has “nothing but respect” for his opponents. The gesture was also recorded before the actual match, just unfortunate timing in the editing.
The next Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO takes place today. We will show you all the information about the event with Mangunior on January 28, 2025.
What is the Spotlight Hour? This event runs every week, always on Tuesday. For one hour, a Pokémon is put in the namesake spotlight. It then appears everywhere in the wilderness of Pokémon GO. You have 60 minutes to secure strong specimens.
At the same time, there is always a bonus that is supposed to make the hour a bit more interesting.
This week: The Pokémon of the day is Mangunior. It belongs to the Normal type and has an evolution: Manguspektor. On top of that, today there is the Sending Bonus: You will receive double candies for all Pokémon you send to the professor during the Spotlight Hour.
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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer
Spotlight Hour with Mangunior – Start, Info, Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? The event starts today, on January 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Then there will be 60 minutes of Mangunior spawns before we continue with the usual spawns.
Is there Shiny Mangunior? Yes, Mangunior is also available in the Shiny variant. Here’s what it looks like:
However, keep in mind that there is no increased shiny chance for Mangunior. It is just as rare as usual. However, due to the massive appearance of the Pokémon tonight, it is a good opportunity if you want to try to find it. Luck is definitely needed.
Is Mangunior worth it? To some extent, because neither Mangunior nor Manguspektor are particularly strong Pokémon. Neither is worth it as a raid or PvP attacker. You can find significantly better alternatives in the list of the best attackers. So it’s worth catching mainly if you need the Pokédex entry or want to collect the shiny or a 4-star variant of the monster.
Is the bonus worth it? The Sending Bonus is especially nice when you want to clear out your Pokémon box in order to catch more afterwards. You get double candies for each sent monster, so you can stock up your candy supply a bit. It’s always helpful to tag your Pokémon with tags beforehand, so you don’t have to sort through endlessly during such an hour before you know what you want to send.
Mangunior concludes the Spotlight Hours this month, it is the last event of its kind in January. However, next month continues with the next Spotlight Hours. Additionally, there will also be a Community Day, Dyna-Montage, Raid bosses, and more. An overview of all events in Pokémon GO in February 2025 can be found here.
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What are the best headsets for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, and which one is suitable for shooters or MMOs? We present you our ranking for the best headsets of 2025.
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What is the advantage of a good headset? Communication or sound may sound very trivial, but it can be crucial in decisive moments: being able to accurately locate your opponent through sound gives you a clear advantage. Anyone who has ever played a shooter without sound will immediately notice the difference.
In this article, we therefore present you the best headsets that we can recommend with a clear conscience:
We explain what to look for when buying a headset.
We explain terms like ANC and CVC
We also present to you the differences between open and closed devices.
Next, we will show you the best gaming headsets of 2024.
As an alternative, we present the best headphones for gaming and the best microphones currently available.
If you’re not interested in explanations and just want to know which headset is most suitable for you, you can also jump directly to the recommendations via the table of contents.
Are you missing a headset? Then let us know in the comments and tell us why it is missing. We would be happy to take a closer look at your headset recommendation.
Update: We have updated our buying guide for 2025. We have replaced several products and revised the order of the products.
We now only consider the old EPOS/Sennheiser devices as a tip; the manufacturer itself has withdrawn from the consumer market.
In the microphone section, we have replaced two older models with two newer devices.
Last Updates: 27.01.2025, 16.02.2024, 24.07.2023
Headsets and headphones for gaming in overview
Here we present to you all headphones and headsets from our buying guide in the overall overview. For clarity, we have categorized the devices roughly so that you can find your way more quickly.
The Best Gaming Headsets Overview
Entry Level: The Best Gaming Headsets Under 100 Euros
In this category, you will find primarily solid and good headsets that are especially aimed at those interested who do not want to spend more than 100 Euros. For this price, you can expect good sound and high comfort:
Specialists: The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets, E-Sports, and Surround
Here you will find headsets that are characterized by special features. This includes wireless features, devices that offer surround capabilities at a fair price, or headsets that are particularly suitable for e-sports:
Do you want an excellent gaming headset and are willing to spend some money for it? In this section, you will find the pricier representatives of sound. In addition to high-quality sound and a good microphone, these devices also provide high-quality workmanship:
Consoles: The Best Gaming Headsets for PS4, PS5, and Xbox
If you predominantly game on your home console and are looking for the right gaming headset, here we present the best headsets for PS5, PS4, and Xbox. The presented devices all focus on wireless:
If you want to game but also enjoy listening to music or prefer not to have a built-in microphone, in this section we show you the best headphones for gamers. You will also find the best microphones for your PC and console here.
What should I fundamentally consider when buying? The following steps should be taken before buying a headset:
Wireless or Wired: First, consider whether you want a wireless or wired headset.
Calculate the Budget: How much money do you want to invest? In our overview, we have set up various price categories to facilitate your selection.
Which Features are Important When Buying? Comfort, sound quality, and a good microphone can be important decision-making aids here. Communication is crucial in many games.
Headset or Headphones? Many gamers now swear by good Hi-Fi headphones. These often offer excellent sound quality but rarely come with a built-in microphone. Headphones are often also better for pure sound enjoyment if you don’t necessarily need a microphone.
Do you remember when you really got lost in World of Warcraft? An Azeroth newbie is experiencing just that now and sharing it with the community.
How does one start playing WoW in 2025? Some cynic might say: Best not to at all. But that didn’t stop a certain ConnorAsian from stepping into the wonderful world of Warcraft for the first time a few days ago. And his start is as clichéd as it is fitting.
In a picture on Reddit, he shows what his life looks like since then: He feeds on junk food like pepperoni pizza and washes it down with soft drinks. Flanked by all kinds of wonderful pop culture knick-knacks, the gaming corner features a waifu mat for his keyboard and mouse. But that was just the harmless beginning.
The few hours old update picture (via Reddit) shows empty cans, a pizza box, leftover food, and even more junk food – all in the spirit of: “Well, that escalated quickly”.
In 20 years of WoW, a lot has happened; here are some highlights:
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WoW celebrates 20 years of the highlights of Azeroth
How does the community react to the picture? Many WoW players are reminded of their own beginnings. This is reflected not only in the over 11,000 upvotes but also in many of the over 1,200 comments.
Shizz69429 writes on Reddit: “It’s good to see that new players respect the tradition.”
Restinpeep69 recalls on Reddit: “Classic night elf hunter, pizza, and a Mountain Dew. Looks like 2004 to me – lol.”
hdotadotc also feels the nostalgia (via Reddit): “Straight out of the 2000s, my youth longs for that again.”
BigDinkyDongDotCom praises on Reddit: “Pizza, Mountain Dew, a katana, a parent’s house. You have it all.”
crow917 jokes on Reddit: “That is hypnotically clichéd.”
Journey to the Past
What were the beginnings of MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz like? Before I got into WoW myself in Spring 2005, I had my first contact with an Azeroth hero outside my own four walls.
I remember a mostly dark basement floor, a constantly full ashtray, and the stature of my good buddy Jens, illuminated by the hazy glow from the monitor. Back then in raids, he had to decide whether to understand his group leader on TeamSpeak or play somewhat smoothly. Both at once, that was not possible. Almost 20 years ago … I’m old.
As a non-smoker and blessed with large windows without blinds, my 23 sqm training flat in Cologne was clearly much brighter at the time. But surely many things here also screamed “nerdy clichéd gamer” who spent every free minute in WoW.
And that, even though my PC was still quite weak at the beginning (a catalog order, urgh) and due to the lack of an DSL flat rate, I had to use a tool called SmartSurfer to find the cheapest internet tariff.
In a new video, Marco Risch from Nerdkultur talks about the series on Daredevil and what made the first seasons so good.
Who is Marco Risch? Since 2015, Marco Risch has been dealing with news, analyses, critiques, and interviews on current movies and series on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur.
In addition, he meets weekly with his colleague Yves Arievich and chats in the podcast Nerd & Kultur about pop-cultural film topics like Star Wars, Marvel, and DC.
Both the YouTube channel and the podcast are part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO.
In his latest video, Marco discusses the Daredevil series, which started on Netflix but will continue on Disney+ in March 2025. Despite the promising trailer, Marco has concerns.
You can watch Marco’s video here:
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Marco from Nerdkultur explains what made the Netflix series of Daredevil so good
The Texas Switch
Marco starts by saying that he actually found the first trailer for Daredevil – Born Again quite good. Upon closer inspection, however, there are concerns. On one hand, the title sounds more like a reboot than a continuation, and on the other hand, there is the difficult production history.
For the series’ big highlight, the one-shots, Marco has the biggest concerns. These are scenes shot without cuts. Sometimes there are hidden cuts, but generally, it refers to scenes shown without cuts.
Marco shows how cleverly the series stages various scenes and allows the lead actor, Charlie Cox, to fluidly swap with the stunt double. In the Texas Switch, the actor in the shot or just slightly out of the shot is replaced with a stunt performer.
In the scene shown, this happens multiple times. Here, he also praises Charlie Cox and says: He is Daredevil.
Another element that makes the action sequences so good is reversals. The hero constantly faces obstacles and setbacks even during the fight. Soon after gaining the upper hand, he gets pushed back and has to come up with a different idea.
Marco shows a scene from the series that constantly flips the power dynamics in the fight. This is further emphasized by lighting and changing color schemes.
The third element that the series did so well is characterization through the image. The one-shots represent Daredevil’s core elements, as Marco explains.
This becomes clear in the hallway fight scene of the first season. He explains how it is not about the action, but about the violence. It shows his reaction to hopelessness, but also his vulnerability as an anti-hero. He is afraid but overcomes it, and this is also represented by a restless camera focusing on the violence.
In conclusion, he explains why he has concerns that Disney might not be able to simply replicate these styles. He cites the appearance of Daredevil in the series Echo as an example.
Marco explains that the previously mentioned aspects are missing. The Texas Switch is visible and not cleverly hidden. The reversals do not work because there is no dramatic tension in the scene, and nothing is highlighted in the content to characterize him. The attempt by Disney to continue the series will be evident at the latest on March 5, 2025. More tips from Marco for the year 2025 can be found here: Film experts say: These 10 movies you must see in 2025.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 and Path of Exile 2 don’t have much in common. However, both games seem to have a quite similar problem.
What do the games have in common? While Baldur’s Gate 3 and Path of Exile 2 are fundamentally different titles, both games can celebrate great success on Steam. The titles share a similar system regarding campaign progression. In both games, you go through acts to become better and stronger, ultimately completing the story.
Here, the games share a problem, as both communities find. Because the first act of BG3 and PoE2 is played much more enthusiastically by adventurers than the third act. The reason for this also seems to be the same for both games.
Here you can see the cinematic intro of Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2: The Cinematic Intro of the Greatest Diablo Competitor
Between Torment and Duty
What problems does Act 3 of Path of Exile 2 have? Both in BG3 and in PoE2, gamers describe the third and final section of the campaign as something that is not much fun. Great_White_Samurai mentions on Reddit about the third segment of Path of Exile 2: “Act 3 is a torment. Some of these maps are so damn bad.”
Synchrotr0n adds on Reddit what bothers the users: “What? You don’t like operating 3 billion levers on an endless map with no shortcuts?” GetRekt sees it similarly on Reddit: “For me, these are Jiquani’s Machinarium, Drowned City, and Apex of Filth. Great atmosphere and art, but compared to acts 1 and 2 they are very exhausting. […]”
In Path of Exile 2, the problems of Act 3 mainly stem from the seemingly endless maps, which take a long time to complete due to lack of mobility and convoluted structures, without providing interesting gameplay or bosses.
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How is Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3 going? In Baldur’s Gate 3, the third section of the campaign is probably the least popular part of the title. Here, players face the large city of Baldur’s Gate, which presents a stark contrast to the dark second act with many side stories and quests.
Khagan27 describes on Reddit a feeling that many likely have: “Although Act 2 does not conclude the story, it felt like a finale, and Act 3 starts slowly. I think it’s good to take a break after Act 2 and treat Act 3 like a continuation.”
lordjuliuss explains on Reddit why he doesn’t like the 3rd section of BG3 so much: “No, Act 3 after the first playthrough is so annoying. Just checking off the to-do list for 20 hours.” Paper_Kun_01 sees it similarly on Reddit: “Even on my first playthrough, I find it hard to get through Act 3, so much stuff that it feels like a grind.”
The new patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 is live – at least for some. Due to a bug, Patch 8 started on PS5 already.
For players on PlayStation 5, it happened a bit faster than expected. Many were able to download the major Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3 last night, on January 27, 2025. And this, even though the patch hadn’t been tested yet.
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There are secret rooms in Baldur’s Gate 3 that only a few of you will ever see
What’s happening with Baldur’s Gate 3? Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3 was supposed to undergo a long testing phase, but that seems to have – somehow – been spontaneously shortened. Because the first players can already play the new patch. Larian stated on X:
No, the stress test for Patch 8 has not yet started. Yes, PS5 players currently have access to Patch 8. […] And how is your Monday going?
The last sentence makes it clear: This was not planned at all, and actually, no one should have had access to the new patch yet.
Who could download the patch? So far, it seems to mainly affect people with a PlayStation 5. Some have reported that they have the new patch even though they did not explicitly sign up for the new update.
How could this happen? Larian is currently investigating this. However, since only PS5 fans are affected, it is at least reasonable to think that this is a mistake by Sony. Updates on consoles go through the console operators, so there may have been an error here.
What is Larian warning about? The developers point out that players should handle their save files with caution. Because all save files created in Patch 8 are no longer compatible with Patch 7. So if you have downloaded the patch, saved your game, and in the coming days the patch is retracted, you could lose access to those save files. If you save, you should create entirely new save files to avoid problems.
This is how the community is reacting: In the Subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3, there is much discussion about the incident. Especially because the patch version apparently comes with some major bugs.
“The translation of the tweet: Someone at PlayStation made the patch live, and now we have to figure out how to fix it. Today is a nightmare.” – Verittan
“Man, I can feel the frustration and confusion from the post, haha! I hope they figure out what happened and have a better week.” – Winterberry_Biscuits
“The patch definitely broke some things, and that really sucks. I have to wait until it gets fixed … I can play, but the group list on the left side is just gone, lol” – verified-dreams
So the best seems to be just to wait until Larian and Sony fix the problem, and hopefully, everyone is back on the right version of Baldur’s Gate 3 – which would be Patch 7. In that, you can also experience the heroic deeds of Scratch – because he can even negotiate with demons.
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In Marvel Rivals there are some heroes with annoying attacks. A hero can counter with a clever trickand end the round for the opponents.
Who is the annoying hero? Punisher is not often chosen as a hero, but he has an attack that some players find annoying.
The Punisher can call a turret, which he then sits on and fires with. This is annoying for many players. The user quiqsilver writes on reddit: “So annoyed by the turret. It’s not hard to counter it, but it’s just annoying, lol.”
In the trailer, you can get a first impression of the first season of Marvel Rivals:
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Marvel Rivals kicks off the first season with a new trailer
Player counters annoying hero with Doctor Strange
What kind of trick is that? Doctor Strange can open portals between two locations with his attack “Pentagram of Farallah”. This way, players get to one point on the map faster or use the ability in a completely different way.
You can also transport opponents without their consent from A to B. To do this, you need to open a portal on the ground beneath the person and place the other portal further away or even outside the map.
In a clip on reddit, a player shows how he counters the Punisher’s turret this way:
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He places a portal under the turret and lets the other one appear outside the map. Thus, the Punisher and his turret fall into the vastness of the abyss and are out of the round.
How does the community react? The comments under the post are enthusiastic:
InfiniteHench says (via reddit): “This portal is the gift that keeps on giving. I hope they never change it, and I don’t even play Strange.”
Thundergod250 already has a plan for the next fights (via reddit): “I will switch to Strange every time I see a Punisher turret and then quickly switch back.”
PotentialSoTrill is excited (via reddit): “Is there anything Strange CANNOT DO??!!”
Doctor Strange can be a good counter not only for annoying heroes with this simple trick, but for pretty much all heroes. Storm is also a strong heroine who is currently being played a lot. MeinMMO explains how you can best use her attacks: Marvel Rivals: Storm – Tips on Attacks and Abilities
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If you want to watch anime in Germany, there is a wide range of streaming services available. Each of the providers has its own advantages and disadvantages. MeinMMO lists the most important points for you and helps you find the right provider for you.
Update on January 28, 2025, at 2:50 PM: We have included free providers like RTL+ and Joyn.
It can take several months for an anime series to be available on DVD and Blu-ray in Germany. Many of the DVDs and Blu-rays are also so expensive that buying an entire series could lead to financial ruin. Therefore, streaming services are the perfect alternative for impatient fans.
With the following guide, you can get an overview of which animes are available on which provider and what costs you can expect.
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Crunchyroll
Popular animes in the program: One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto
Costs: Fan subscription for €6.99 / month, Mega Fan for €9.99 / month or €99.99 / year
What are the special features of Crunchyroll? Crunchyroll is one of the largest anime streaming services in Germany. In 2022, Wakanim, Funimation, Animax Germany, and Crunchyroll merged into a single offering. As a result, the range is broad. Many anime series are also available with German dubbing.
Crunchyroll has the advantage that you can sign up for a 7-day trial subscription. This way, you can already check out some series without having to pay for it. Even better: Some series are available completely for free. Animes like Black Clover or Boruto: Naruto Next Generations can also be watched without a subscription. The only downside: The free series include ads.
Akiba Pass TV
Popular animes in the program: Oshi No Ko, The Eminence in Shadow, Steins;Gate
Costs: Per season: €10 (rent) or €20 (buy), for movies: €4 or €8
What are the special features of Akiba Pass TV? Akiba Pass TV is operated by Peppermint Anime, a distributor for DVDs and Blu-rays. Accordingly, the platform’s offering is designed accordingly.
With Akiba Pass TV, you do not stream the animes directly; instead, you either rent them for 90 days or buy them directly. If Akiba Pass TV were to be shut down at some point, the advantage is that if you purchase the animes, you can save them on your hard drive. Some animes are also available in German here.
Amazon Prime Video
Popular animes in the program: Elfenlied, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Suicide Squad Isekai
Costs: €8.99 per month or €89.90 per year, plus €6.99 per month for aniverse, no costs for Freevee
What are the special features of Amazon Prime Video? Amazon offers several options to make anime fans happy. Without a subscription, viewers can rent or buy movies and series and utilize Freevee’s free offering. However, Freevee mainly features lesser-known animes, with the only well-known anime being Mila Superstar.
If you are a big anime fan, you can expand the selection of animes for an additional fee. The offer often includes more seasons of anime series that are not available on Amazon Prime Video. There is also the option to test the additional offer for 7 days.
Students also have the opportunity to receive a discount on Amazon Prime with proof of enrollment. This brings the price down to just €4.49 per month or €44.90 per year. With Amazon Prime, you can not only watch anime series but also other series and movies.
Popular animes in the program: Delicious in Dungeon, Haikyu!!, many Ghibli movies
Costs: €4.99 / €13.99 / €19.99 per month
What are the special features of Netflix? Netflix is one of the largest streaming service providers in Germany when it comes to movies and series in general. Therefore, you get what is probably the largest selection overall with a Netflix subscription.
The streaming service offers several subscription options where anime fans can save money if they accept ads or a lower resolution. However, there are not as many animes available on Netflix compared to pure anime providers.
ADN (Animation Digital Network)
Popular animes in the program: I Parry Everything!, The Eminence in Shadow, Ragna Crimson
Costs: €6.99 / month
What are the special features of ADN? Of all the streaming services presented, ADN is the provider that has existed in Germany for the shortest time. The provider started its beta in December 2023 and has a manageable program – especially regarding animes with German dubbing.
As a nice addition, there are some Belgian-French animated films. These include Asterix & Obelix or Tintin. If you have a penchant for these series and films, the streaming service might be the right choice for you.
Disney+
Popular animes in the program: Sand Land: The Series, Bleach, Tokyo Revengers
Costs: €5.99 / €8.99 / €11.99 per month
What are the special features of Disney+? Disney+ has the same advantages as Netflix. There are several subscription options, and you get a very wide range of movies and series. However, unlike Netflix, the focus here is on in-house brands like Pixar or Marvel. This means that not as many anime series and films are offered as with pure anime providers.
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3 Animes that you should know as Harry Potter fans
RTL+ and Joyn
Popular animes in the program: changing program
Costs: free
What are the special features of RTL+ and Joyn? The streaming services of the TV stations have a manageable program of animes. Since the episodes are only available for a limited time shortly after their TV broadcast, only certain episodes can be found, which may be in the middle of a season. If you don’t want to spend money on animes and don’t mind a limited selection, you might want to give it a try here.
Tell us in the comments which anime provider you like to use and what movies and series you are on the lookout for.
The X account of the German Twitch streamer was hacked. However, a hacker was able to quickly identify the culprits and exposed the three young men on X.
Who was hacked? It concerns the German Twitch streamer Isabell “Honeypuu” Schneider. With approximately 2189 average viewers in the past year (via sullygnome.com), she is one of the largest content creators on Twitch.
The hacker or rather hacktivist Nella utilizes her IT skills for a good cause on X and other platforms and was able to assist the Twitch streamer.
Honeypuu is among the most successful Twitch streamers in the German-speaking area:
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3 German Twitch streamers you should know
Honeypuu allegedly promotes her own memecoin
How was the hack noticed? The community immediately noticed something was wrong based on a tweet. Honeypuu’s account posted on January 22, 2025, that her “Honeypuu Tokens” could be purchased from now on.
If you clicked on the link, you would be directed to a page where you would need to connect your crypto wallet to obtain the tokens. This was apparently a scam, likely intending to gain access to the viewers’ wallets.
Hacker comes to the rescue: The hacker and activist Nella wrote a info tweet on X, drawing attention to the hack. She mentioned that she was in contact with the Twitch streamer and urged the community not to respond to messages from the account. Above all, no links should be clicked.
Shortly after, Nella (via X) wrote that she had identified the three individuals. They were relatively easy to find and had used a typical “SIM swapping” method.
SIM swapping refers to a fraud method where hackers use the mobile phone number to impersonate the victim. This allows the perpetrators to pose as the victim and commit identity theft.
Nella named the three boys, displayed her chat history with them, and exposed them on X without revealing their identities.
Furthermore, Nella wrote (via X) that while Honeypuu had posted a TikTok video explaining the hack, she had deleted it again. The reason, according to Nella, was that Honeypuu needed a break from the situation. However, another video on the matter would follow.
In EA FC 25 there is a simple trick to get the current best goal scorer in Europe in just 60 minutes of gameplay. At MeinMMO, we explain to you how it works.
What type of striker is he? Viktor Gyökeres is currently the player with the most goals in the European professional leagues. The Swede scored 22 goals for his club Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese league, needing only 19 games (via tranfermarkt.de).
Now EA has also recognized his performances and awarded him a TOTY card with strong upgrades in Ultimate Team. Compared to his base gold card (84 rating), his TOTY Honorable Mentions version (TOTY-EE) has received a 91 rating with the following upgrades:
How do you get TOTY-EE-Gyökeres? The new card is part of the goals from the TOTY-EE-Draft, which you can find under the “Live” tab in the tasks. You will receive TOTY-EE-Gyökeres when you achieve 10 wins in single player or online draft mode.
What is the Draft Mode? In the Draft Mode, you will be presented with several choices. At the beginning, you have to choose one of 5 randomly generated formations. After that, you will be presented with a selection of 5 random players for each position in your starting lineup and for each spot on your reserve and substitute bench. After creating your team, you finally select one of 5 managers that fits your team. The mode is played in a knockout system. For each win (maximum 4), you will receive better rewards. However, with a loss, you are immediately eliminated and have to settle for worse rewards.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
Halving game time, getting TOTY-EE-Gyökeres 2x faster
The trick relies on completing the games in single player draft. You can find the mode in the Ultimate Team menu under Play next to the online draft if you haven’t started the tasks yet.
Now start the single player draft on an easy difficulty level and create your team. The rewards vary only minimally from difficulty to difficulty and are indeed dependent on a randomly generating rewards system.
How does the trick work? Before you dive into your first match, return to the main menu of Ultimate Team and select the “Settings” option under the “Settings” tab (far right). There you will see a list of customization options.
Navigate with R1/RB to the “Match” tab and change the half length from 6 to 3 minutes. This reduces the gameplay duration for your single player draft matches to a total of 6 minutes of game time per match. However, this setting only applies to offline draft matches.
Instead of the 12 minutes for each win, you now only need half the game time. With 10 required wins and a half length of 3 minutes, that’s about 60 minutes of pure game time.
Besides the time savings, the trick also has the advantage that you avoid facing strong players in online draft. And on top of that, you secure numerous upgrade packs and an evolution (EVO) for your personal TOTY star in FC 25, which you can equip with strong upgrades, for completing all draft tasks.
One more additional tip: If you don’t have coins for a draft (costing 15,000 coins or 300 FC Points), you can currently secure a free draft entry daily at 7:00 PM in the Squad Building Challenges (SBCs). To do this, you simply need to complete the draft token upgrade by exchanging 11 rare gold players. We also show you how to get many players and packs for the TOTY at MeinMMO: EA FC 25: Complete TOTY is here – 3 tips to get many packs
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The treasure hunt in GTA 5 Online rewards you with a golden revolver and 250,000 GTA dollars. We show you the solution and all locations as well as hints on the map.
What kind of treasure hunt is it? In GTA 5 Online, you can participate in a treasure hunt that rewards you with a cool weapon and a lot of money. Additionally, you will unlock a special weapon in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Update: We have updated the guide for you and included all locations.
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Update from December 5, 2025: We have reviewed the article and it is up to date.
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GTA Online – Trailer for the new update Agent of Sabotage
GTA 5 Treasure Hunt – Email “Vanderlinde” and Hints
How to start the hunt? On Friday, December 15, 2017, Rockstar officially released the treasure hunt in GTA 5 Online. This is a reference to Red Dead Redemption 2, the western game from Rockstar. An email from the sender “Vanderlinde” explains in-game how you can participate. Van der Linde is the name of the gang you are a part of in Red Dead Redemption 2.
The treasure hunt works only in online sessions. These can be private, public, for friends, or for the crew.
Initially, you are shown an image with a hint to the first target, whose location you need to find. As help, a rough marking is displayed on the map.
Once you find the target, there is a hint in its immediate vicinity. Then the actual scavenger hunt begins with three more targets.
This is how it continues: Three additional targets will be displayed on your map, each of which has a hint. Once you have found all of them, the location of the treasure will be revealed. There you will receive the golden revolver.
Unlock the revolver and the money: With the new revolver, you now have to make 50 headshots. Headshots on civilians and other players count for this.
If you succeed, you unlock an exclusive version of the revolver in Red Dead Redemption 2 and receive 250,000 GTA$. You can earn even more money in these ways:
In the following section, we will show you details about the locations.
Tip: In search of clues, you will go to target areas that you need to search. Pay attention to the game’s sounds. A ringing sound will occur in the target area that becomes faster and louder the closer you get to the target.
Treasure Hunt Guide – All Locations to Find the Treasure
We will now show you a detailed find and then the search image as well as the location of the note of the other places.
How does this guide work? No matter if your find is located at Location 1 or any other number. The three targets on the map that you should search afterward remain the same.
So use this overview to reach the find location from the email and find the note there. Then scroll to the section with the 3 targets, visit them, and then grab the revolver.
Location 1 – Sandy Shores – Boat and Pier
After you have read the email on your smartphone in GTA 5 Online, head to Sandy Shores. There you will find a pier, near which a circle is depicted on the map.
Where is the note? At the end of the pier, looking towards the lake, you will find the sought-after wooden boat on the left side. Stand at the back of the boat and turn around. Among the stones within about a meter, you will find a white paper. This is the start of the scavenger hunt.
Location 2 – Treasure Hunt at the Bridge by the Pier
This search image sends you to the pier in GTA Online. You travel to the southwest of the map, to Del Perro. Drive right along the pier towards the beach in the direction of the sea. When you transition from wooden floor to sand, you go under the pier.
Where is the note? About halfway under the pier, you will find the note pinned to one of the pillars.
This search image leads you to Mount Josiah. You will find it in the northwest of the map at Raton Canyon. On the map, you will notice four hiking trails that lead over the mountain. Follow the one that leads straight north towards the river.
Where is the note? At the end of the path, go right past the rock formation until you notice a round solitary stone. The white note is clearly visible on it.
In the search image, you initially only see the Vinewood Hills mountains. You will find the sought-after hint at the parking lot with the little house that has a ball on the roof.
Where is the note? Next to the little house with the ball on the roof, you will see a signpost or a large notice board made of wood. The hint note is pinned on the map within it.
The sought cemetery is located in the southwest of the map, near the pier. Near the small pond, you will find the gravestones shown in the search image.
Where is the note? One of the larger gravestones that you can also recognize in the search image is the find location of the note. It is located right by the path near a bench.
Travel to the west of the map to the vineyards. You will find them below the military base Fort Zancudo. A road leads through the vineyards. In a curve, where a small creek flows, you will find the hint.
Where is the note? Under the bridge that crosses the creek, you will find the sought note on a stone.
Travel to this location to the northeastern part of the map, right at the outer end of the solid part of the map. Near Sandy Shores.
Where is the note? The marked location on the map is a kind of observation platform. You will find the note on one of the wooden posts that point towards the pier.
Location 8 – Church / Chapel
The sought chapel is located near the airport in the desert. Quite centrally on the map. It is near a road that splits into various directions there.
Where is the note? You will find the note on one of the graves at the small cemetery in front of the chapel. One gravestone has a large cross on it, against which the note leans.
In the northwest of the map, above Raton Canyon, you will find the sought creek. The road forms a kind of M shape there, and the find location lies northeast of it.
Where is the note? You will find the sought note on a tree near the shore. Look from the shore towards the road.
You can easily find this location by first traveling to Trevor’s airport in the desert. At the marked location on the map, you will find the barricaded entrance to a former shaft.
Where is the note? You will find the note on the boards that barricaded the entrance.
The search image depicts a cross on a mountain, referring to the San Chianski Mountain in the northeast of the map. The find is off the path that leads through the mountain. It is best to arrive by helicopter.
Where is the note? The note hangs on the cross that is also visible in the search image. You will find the cross at the marked spot on the map.
For this hint, travel to the Los Santos golf club, which you find in the lower half of the map near the pier.
Where is the note? The sought bridge in the picture can be found at the lower eastern pond on the golf course. A note is attached to one of the bridge posts.
Location 15 – Paleto Bay – Beach with Broken Bridge
The search image shows a destroyed bridge at a beach. Surely you have been there before. The sought location is in the northwest of the map at Paleto Bay.
Where is the note? You will find the note pinned to one of the broken bridge posts below the bridge.
Location 16 – Tracks in the Mountains – Great Chaparral
The sought tracks can be found north of Vinewood Hills near Great Chaparral. A winding path runs through the mountain there. Within a curve is the find location.
Where is the note? The note can be found off the road in front of a barricaded entrance to the mountain. In front of that stands a wooden post to which the note is attached.
Location 17 – Mountains with Observation Platform and Sun in Sandy Shores
You reach this find location in Sandy Shores. The sought observation platform points towards the Alamo Sea. The find location is in the northeast of the map.
Where is the note? On the observation platform there is a wooden sign on which the sought note is attached.
You will find this large mountain in the north of the GTA Online map. Below Paleto Bay and above the desert. Travel to the gondola station at the peak of Mount Chiliad.
Where is the note? When you arrive at the top, you will find a small observation platform with a wooden sign on it. The note is pinned to the wooden sign.
For this find, you need to travel to the west of the map to the vineyards that you will find below Fort Zancudo. You should search at the point where the small road circles.
Where is the note? You will find the note directly on the sculpture depicted in the search image.
This search image leads you to the desert area in the northeast of the map. Near Trevor’s airfield, you will find the sought location.
Where is the note? This is located near one of the rocks in the search image. It is best to orient yourself to the marked point on the map.
If you examine the paper, three new targets will appear on your map. The three new locations can be found in the following section.
Now find 3 targets – Follow the clues to the solution
Once you have found the note, three targets will now appear on your map. No matter which location you found the note at, these three targets are always the same. So now visit these places to continue the treasure hunt.
Target 1: The first target is near the pier, where you were already able to find a note in Location 1. Travel to the question mark on the map. There you will find a broken wooden hut. In the broken hut, there is a shovel on the ground. That is the sought target.
Target 2: Target number 2 can also be found in Sandy Shores. Fly to the northern question mark and look for a single tree that stands directly by the road. In front of the tree, there is a small box on the ground. That is the second target.
Target 3: The third target is somewhat hidden. Fly into the mountains in the west of the map and keep an eye out for a cave. (I fell off a rock while searching, crashed, and landed right in front of the entrance.) The last target is hidden in the cave.
The find location of the Golden Revolver in GTA Online
Here you will find the revolver: Once you have explored all find locations, you can finally collect the revolver. The location of this weapon will now be displayed and is located at the airport in Sandy Shores. Fly there and collect the revolver.
This is how it continues: After you find the revolver, you need to make 50 headshots with this weapon. After 10 kills, you will receive a popup message in the game that informs you about the remaining headshots. Kills on other players or even pedestrians and police count.
After completing the headshot challenge, you will be credited with 250,000 GTA dollars. Additionally, you will receive an exclusive weapon in Red Dead Redemption 2.
In EA FC 25 you can now upgrade numerous, weaker icons. On MeinMMO, we provide you with the most important information about the new evolution (EVO) and have 5 inexpensive but strong options for less than 150,000 coins for you.
What is this EVO? “Legendary Upgrade” is the first exclusive Icon-EVO in FC 25. Here you can upgrade icons with new upgrades on all their stats. Only base icons with a total rating of a maximum of 88 rating points are allowed for the EVO.
The icon receives the following upgrades after completing the EVO:
Speed: +10 (max. 86)
Shooting: +6 (max. 90)
Passing: +8 (max. 86)
Dribbling: +5 (max. 89)
Defense: +2 (max. 89)
Physical: +2 (max. 85)
Weak Foot: +1★ (max. 4)
Skill Moves: +1★ (max. 4)
How do you get the EVO? To unlock the EVO, you need to complete a Squad Building Challenge named “Icon Evolution Upgrade.” To complete the EVO, you need a team with an 85 rating that includes a Team of the Week card. The cost for this is around 40,000 coins for the EVO.
Where can you find the Icon-EVO? Once you have completed the corresponding SBC, you can add the EVO to your club. Once the EVO is in your club, select the evolution menu and go to the “Cosmetic and Exclusive Content” tab. There, the EVO “Legendary Upgrade” will be available to you.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
New Icon EVO – 5 strong options under 150,000 coins
If you can spend more coins, you might also consider one of the following icons:
Patrick Vieira (CM) – France
Lilian Thuram (RB, CB) – France
The icons of Bastian Schweinsteiger (150,000 coins) and Laurent Blanc (170,000 coins) would also fit very well with the upgrades of the Icon-EVO, but unfortunately, both players are currently permanently out of stock (as of January 27, 2:00 PM). Maybe you get lucky and have one of them in your club or can get them with a little patience on the transfer market. For Team of the Year (TOTY), you can also create your own TOTY star in the EVOs.
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The main evil in the Star Wars universe is usually the Sith, but there are also smaller villains who are just as morally questionable. We will soon learn the fate of one of them after the films.
Attention Spoiler: The following article contains minor spoilers regarding the upcoming comic series Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader.
Who is it about? In Star Wars: Episode 1, we meet Watto. He owns Shmi and young Anakin Skywalker as slaves. He is a large flying creature that behaves just as he looks.
Watto is a junk dealer on Tatooine and regularly lets Anakin participate in pod races but bets against him. After the race in Episode 1, Anakin is free, and later Shmi is also freed from Watto through gambling by the Lars family.
He exploited Anakin’s talent for technology, and after his liberation, he realized how important Anakin was for his business. As master of the two Skywalkers, he was not exactly kind.
In Episode 2, Anakin and Watto meet again because he is searching for his mother. There, a large battle against the Tusken Raiders takes place, which is the first big step to the dark side.
A new comic shows that later, Anakin as Darth Vader returned to Watto. However, this did not end well for the junk dealer.
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English trailer for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Darth Vader paid Watto a visit
What is this new story about? In February, the first issue of Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader by author Charles Soule and artist Luke Ross will be released. It actually revolves around Kylo Ren, who tries to figure out what it means to be the heir of Vader between Episodes 8 and 9.
For this, he tries to explore his grandfather’s past. As a preview for the second issue, panels have already been shown (via x.com). You can see Kylo Ren on Tatooine with some kind of cyborg.
It seems he also sees a vision of Vader, in which Vader is choking Watto with his force grip. In one panel, you can see Watto’s pain reflecting in Vader’s eyes. While it is not clear whether Watto dies, given Vader’s known behavior, one can assume that Watto does not come out unscathed.
In another panel, it appears that Kylo Ren is likely commenting on what he has seen with: That shouldn’t be the story. That should be erased. But this could also be a reaction to something else; the preview does not reveal this exactly.
In the upcoming series, Kylo Ren will not only deal with the past. In Tatooine, he will also have to confront the Hutt clan and other creatures.
When can I read the story? The first issue of The Legacy of Vader will be released on February 5 in the English digital version in Germany. Issue 2 follows on March 12, 2025.
Anyone who prefers to have a complete version will have to wait until September 30, 2025, when several issues will be published as a larger volume.
Over the weekend, Dune: Awakening is trending on Steam, even though the survival MMO hasn’t been released yet. The reason for this is likely to please the fans.
What kind of game is this? Dune: Awakening is an upcoming open-world survival MMO by Funcom, set on the desert planet Arrakis. In an alternate reality where Paul Atreides was never born, the Houses Atreides and Harkonnen are fighting a war for supremacy.
You take on the role of an adventurer and can team up with up to three other gamers to survive in the dangerous environment. But playing solo is also possible, although you must always be on a server for that.
The game features an action-oriented combat system from a third-person perspective, allowing you to use advanced weapons and technologies against NPCs and players. Dune: Awakening offers both PvE and PvP mechanics but primarily focuses on survival elements.
You will need to take care of your water supply and stay in the shadows to protect yourself from the sun. There will also be an extensive base-building system. The goal of the survival MMO is the resource “Spice,” which you can collect to sell on the market or consume to enhance your abilities.
Here you can watch the trailer for Dune: Awakening:
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Dune Trailer Shows Gameplay – From Survivor to Spice Hunter
Thousands of players and no release
Why does Dune: Awakening have thousands of gamers now? Those who monitored the trends on SteamDB over the weekend may have noticed that at times over 2,500 players were online in Dune: Awakening simultaneously, even though the survival MMO hasn’t been released yet.
The closed beta likely provides all adventurers with a so-called “Non-Disclosure Agreement,” or “NDA,” a type of confidentiality agreement that prohibits testers from discussing their experiences. On Reddit, some users also indirectly confirm that they are part of an ongoing test, even if they don’t reveal anything directly about the game.
What kind of test is this? Since the beta is happening in secret, it is unclear which elements are being focused on. However, since the game is about to be released, it is conceivable that the developers want to gather feedback one last time before revealing the exact release date to the community.
What is striking is that concepts for new things in the game are repeatedly created and discussed in the community. This starts with new card ideas and ends with complete features.
And exactly such a discussion is currently focusing on a feature that players would like to see. Even though that wasn’t the main topic.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
A Dark Mode for Pokémon TCG Pocket – Would that be something?
In the subreddit for Pokémon TCG Pocket, user Mikefromto shared his new idea for a feature: the “Wonder Pack”. His idea, as the user describes, is that you could randomly open one of the other packs through this pack. This way, you wouldn’t have to decide which one to open when you are still missing cards from all packs.
However, in the post where the user presents his concept, something entirely different grabs the attention of the players: a Dark Mode.
In his presentation, Mikefromto has colored the general background of the game dark. You can see what that looks like in his post:
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This is what the comments say: In the comments, some players express their excitement about the idea of making the game a bit darker. User “Catastropes” has the top comment with over 1,200 upvotes on the post, which itself has 1,400 upvotes. It says: “The Dark Mode alone is the best thing you have done.”
And many users agree with that.
Why a Dark Mode? A Dark Mode would be a feature that would actually benefit the game. Because Pokémon TCG Pocket is a very bright game.
Especially when lying in bed at night and wanting to play a few rounds, the overall appearance of the game is very bright. Even the first intro screen with the logos of the developers starts with a glaring white, and otherwise, the backgrounds of all game elements are kept very bright.
Many users like to use Dark Modes in various apps on their smartphones, especially when using them in the dark. However, Pokémon TCG Pocket completely lacks such an option.
What do you think about it? Would you wish for a Dark Mode for TCG Pocket? Or would other improvements to the game take priority for you? Which ones would you consider important? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know what’s next in the game: Here you can find all the known cards of the next expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket.
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You had the opportunity to choose up to two deaths that moved you the most. A total of 996 of you cast your votes. Additionally, you could also vote for “another” if your favorite was not on the list. In the comments, you then had the chance to mention the name of the character.
From your votes, we created a ranking – and now we show you which deaths particularly touched the MeinMMO community.
Attention: Spoilers for various events in the Harry Potter series!
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Teaser for the new ‘Harry Potter’ series evokes nostalgic feelings
The MeinMMO community has voted: These are the 10 saddest deaths in Harry Potter
Here comes the overview of places 10-4, before we introduce you to the top 3 in detail:
Place 10: Tonks (2 %, 20 votes)
Place 9: Remus Lupin (2 %, 23 votes)
Place 8: Cedric Diggory (2 %, 29 votes)
Place 7: Voldemort (4 %, 50 votes)
Place 6: Fred Weasley (6 %, 77 votes)
Place 5: Hedwig (9 %, 113 votes)
Place 4: Albus Dumbledore (10 %, 126 votes)
Particularly the death of Dumbledore in 4th place was a heavy blow. Also, Hedwig and Fred, who deeply impacted us with their sacrifices, are represented in the top positions. And Voldemort actually made it to 7th place for you? Even ahead of Cedric? You should be ashamed. I wouldn’t have expected that.
But now we come to your 3 favorites.
The Top 3 of the MeinMMO community
Place 3: Sirius Black
Result: 16 % with 196 votes
Sirius Black was more than just a godfather to Harry – he was a connection to his past, a piece of the family that Harry never got to know properly. In Sirius, Harry found not only someone who understood him but also an ally, a friend, and a father figure that he had missed all those years with the Dursleys.
Sirius was brave and never gave up. His greatest wish was to give Harry a home, a sense of safety and family that both of them missed so much. But this dream was shattered when Sirius was killed by Bellatrix Lestrange at the Ministry. As he fell through the veil, it felt like Harry was losing another piece of himself.
Place 2: Severus Snape
Result: 17 % with 208 votes
Severus Snape – the grim teacher that we long believed to be the villain. But then the truth came. Snape dies in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2) when Voldemort unleashes Nagini upon him, believing that Snape’s death would give him control over the Elder Wand.
His death is brutal and cold, but what comes afterward hits even deeper.
As Harry views Snape’s memories, the truth is finally revealed. His love for Lily, his loyalty to Dumbledore, and his sacrifices for Harry and the greater good made him a true hero. Everything he did – his secrets, his sacrifices, his facade – was to protect Harry and stop Voldemort.
This has clearly etched him forever in your hearts. After all this time? – Always.
The little house-elf has easily taken the first place – and it surprises no one. Dobby’s death is one of the most heartbreaking moments of the entire series. He dies in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1) while rescuing Harry, Ron, and Hermione from the Malfoys’ manor. Bellatrix Lestrange throws a knife at him while they are disapparating, which ultimately fatally hits him.
Dobby’s selfless sacrifice to save Harry and his friends has brought tears to everyone – even after the 10th rewatch. His last words to Harry – “Dobby is so happy that his friend is with him” – encompass everything that made him so special: his unconditional love, his loyalty, and his pure heart.
He has immortalized himself through his actions and secured a place at the top of your hearts.
