Building camps plays an essential role in Palworld. But how many bases can you have?
While for many players the fun in Palworld revolves around the individual Pals, the construction and functions of your own base also play an important role.
Can you have multiple camps in Palworld? In short: Yes, you can have multiple bases in Palworld. We will show you here in the guide what you need to know about your camp spaces.
More camps through level requirements
This is how many primary camps you can have: At the beginning, you can only establish a single camp. This can be done before you reach level 10. You can establish up to three primary camps. However, these are tied to level requirements.
You unlock the second primary base at level 10 of your Pal Box
You unlock the third primary base at level 15 of your Pal Box
When you reach level 10, you can place the second Pal Box.
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Palworld: How you can level up quickly
How many secondary camps can you have? You can establish an unlimited number of them, as long as you do not use a Pal Box. However, keep in mind that you can only use fast travel to Pal Boxes. It is advisable to place the secondary camps near a fast travel point so that you can easily access them.
You cannot assign Pals to these secondary bases to work on structures there.
What you need to keep in mind: Upgrading your Pal Boxes affects how many Pals can work at your base and the maximum number of your camps. However, only levels 10 and 15 affect the max camps.
If you unlock your second base at level 10, the Pal Box also starts at level 10.
How many Pals can work for me at most? You can assign 15 Pals per camp. With a maximum of three bases, that means 45 Pals can work for you. Through settings in your world, you can increase the maximum number to 20 per base, thus a total of 60 Pals.
AMD’s best and most popular CPU is currently the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This has also caught the attention of fraudsters who want to take advantage of the demand. Now, some retailers are warning about nasty counterfeits that can cost you not only money.
What kind of CPU is it? AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D is considered the fastest and best processor on the market right now if you are looking for an upgrade for your gaming PC. However, the CPU is constantly sold out, which according to AMD also has to do with weak competition from Intel. It is not surprising that fraudsters want to take advantage of the high demand.
The English magazine TomsHardware reports that several fake AMD processors are currently in circulation. This concerns the brand new processors of the 7000 series, specifically the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Currently, retailers and buyers are warned to carefully check the products they purchased. TomsHardware translates a Chinese source roughly as follows:
Recently, there have been many cases where AMD CPUs have been opened and exchanged by customers. Retailers, please be vigilant. In the event of returns or malfunctions, the CPU must be carefully checked for any anomalies between the cover and the circuit board, and reported to the police in a timely manner to avoid losses!
How many are affected? The source only talks about “many cases,” and no concrete number of counterfeits or problems is mentioned. It is also unknown in how many countries users of counterfeits are actually affected. However, a scarcity of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is observed worldwide.
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Fake CPUs look very similar to the genuine processors
What is the problem? On one hand, there is the problem that the fake models are supposed to not boot at all. This means your computer won’t turn on. In the past, there have also been fake CPUs where you received a significantly cheaper CPU that at least allowed the computer to start.
On the other hand, the counterfeits are surprisingly well-made, and only experienced users and experts can recognize the differences from the original:
The PCB numbers between the original and the counterfeit do not match. According to the inspection report, a genuine AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is labeled 22050.
Additionally, one can recognize that the color of the chip is slightly different: The genuine processor has a blue hue, while the counterfeit model is more green.
Can you protect yourself against such fraud? In most cases, using common sense when shopping online helps a lot. For example, TomsHardware reports that shortly after the release of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, offers were already available for around 200 euros – but these were scammers selling either counterfeits, junk, or both.
So if you see a fantastically looking deal for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, it’s best to stay away from it. Currently, the market price is around 590 euros (via geizhals.de).
With 16.5 million subscribers and almost 6,000 videos, penguinz0 is one of the larger YouTubers who regularly deals with games. In his new work, he looks back at the game that has accompanied him for almost 20 years, and how the responsible developers are now losing trust in the community.
What happened? On January 20, 2025, MeinMMO already reported that the developers of RuneScape had sent a survey to selected players to find out what they thought about potential adjustments regarding the subscription or monetization of the MMORPG classic.
When the survey was released by respondents, a shitstorm broke out within the community because, among other things, the introduction of in-game advertising for subscribers, exclusive access for paying players to enhanced account protection options, as well as exclusive support or a subscription with limited access to the game were included in the topics.
The shitstorm was so severe that the CEO Mod Pips personally wrote an apology and promised improvement in his statement. They hadn’t even intended to actually implement these things, but just wanted to gather feedback from players on these theoretical thought experiments.
RuneScape and Old School RuneScape can also be played via Steam:
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Old School RuneScape – Trailer for the Steam Release
The Beginning of the End?!
What is the YouTuber’s reaction? The video released by penguinz0 after the CEO’s statement clearly shows (via YouTube) that the developers have lost a lot of trust with their survey. This is not changed by the subsequent apology from those responsible.
penguinz0 explains that RuneScape has accompanied him since 2005 and therefore many emotions and memories are associated with the MMORPG classic. He has not invested so many hours in any other game. Just in one of the accounts, about 4,000 hours are said to have been spent. When including the other accounts of the player, the playtime in RuneScape is said to double again.
But now they have ruined the game, so the preliminary conclusion of penguinz0. The ideas in the survey only reflect the greed of the developers. Implementing these changes would mean the immediate death of the 23-year-old, until now very successful MMORPG, according to the YouTuber’s fears.
Here you can watch penguinz0’s video:
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From the CEO’s statement, penguinz0 reads that the developers still plan to maximize the revenues of RuneScape at the expense of the player experience – for example, by providing advertising directly in the game.
Moreover, he lacks a reasonable explanation for why they asked players for feedback on things they allegedly do not want to implement. For penguinz0, the survey seems to be a clear sign that RuneScape will only go downhill from now on.
How does the community evaluate the video? The emotional statement from penguinz0 has so far generated more than 1.4 million views and more than 3,800 comments. Most viewers seem to share the YouTuber’s concerns and critiques.
SoupRS writes on YouTube: “The survey was an absolute joke. I’m glad the community reacted so strongly.”
kerb755 complains on YouTube: “Putting account security behind a paywall is a whole new level of deception.”
VerfRS is happy about the video on YouTube: “I’m glad so many content creators are dealing with this issue.”
drae explains on YouTube: “The investors don’t realize that the majority of the player base consists of 20 to 30-year-old guys who have experienced this before. If they do anything to turn it into a pay-to-win game, subscription numbers will plummet, because we all know what happens then. As a casual player since Classic, it’s sad to see.”
The video game analyst Matthew Ball published an analysis of the upcoming games in 2025, including the statement that developers hope GTA 6 will cost 100 € at launch. A developer from Baldur’s Gate 3 has now reacted on X to the analysisand gives reasons for his hope.
What is this opinion? Matthew Ball, CEO of Epyllion, is known for his expertise in the video game industry. In a 219-page analysis “State of Video Game in 2025“, he also wrote that there is a possibility that GTA 6 could cost 80 or 100 $ at launch.
The reason for this is that the market is getting worse and worse. Among other things, because the development of games is becoming increasingly expensive, and individual games bind players in such a way that they eliminate other games as competitors. The consequence has been numerous layoffs in recent years.
Here you can watch the trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6:
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
Developer: “That is the uncomfortable truth”
This is what a developer says about it: Michael Douse, a developer of Baldur’s Gate 3, reacted on X to Matthew Ball’s analysis: “You shouldn’t say that out loud!”
He further wrote that a good company should increase in line with inflation, just so that its employees don’t starve. Although this is not the reason why the game industry is currently in a difficult situation, it is “the uncomfortable truth”.
The responsibility lies with game developers to ensure that the offered game can justify the high price and keep its promise.
GTA 6 as a potential pioneer: A comment (via X) criticized that while GTA 6 might be able to have such a high price, it would be more difficult for other games. People would simply wait for a price drop, resulting in nothing being gained.
Exactly this is the problem. We are in a strange phase where retail no longer dictates the direction for output and content – but now no one does anymore. There is no standard. It is hard to see through. It’s like in the “Wild West”. Maybe Rockstar has enough influence to set a new rule, and it will depend on that whether others succeed or fail.
Palworld has now been in Early Access for a year. After the last update, there were 10 times more players on Steam than before, and now there is a new roadmap for 2025. Despite Nintendo’s lawsuit.
What has Palworld announced? For its first birthday, Palworld has released a new roadmap with new features. The following contents are among those planned:
Co-op via Crossplay
World transfer for Pals
World tree / end scenarios
More ways to enhance and strengthen Pals
New content such as new Pals and new technologies
Collaborations with other games, including the game Terraria
Quality-of-life updates, including for placing objects, base Pals, and UI
Regarding a timeline for new content, Pocket Pair remains tight-lipped. In addition to the new content, there is also a hint about another anticipated Palworld theme: the release.
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Palworld: Feybreak – Trailer presents free update with loads of new content
The 2025 Roadmap is set – What about the release?
Is there a final release date yet? Specifically, the developers say via X.com that they want to continue developing the game while preparing for the official release.
According to the developers, Palworld was originally meant to be in Early Access for exactly one year. This milestone has now been reached. However, they do not specify a concrete release date. If the release version is already in the works, it probably won’t be too long.
What new features were recently added to Palworld? On December 23, Palworld received the last major update, with which the number of players shot back up. Among the new content was a complete island that is even larger than the previous Sakurajima (translated as “Cherry Blossom Island”).
With the new island also came new biomes, Pals, items, and above all: a new hardcore mode.
In Pokémon GO, a new event starts today where you can receive a Pokémon for the first time. And there’s even a method to do this that hasn’t been known until now.
What kind of event is this? The event “Steel Resolve” starts on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM and ends on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
In addition to various monsters and even some exclusive moves, that await you during the event, there will also be a Pokémon debut. And you’ll be able to obtain it in more ways than previously known.
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1 Pokémon, 3 Methods
Which Pokémon is it? The new Pokémon is Meikro. The Flying-type Pokémon has existed since Generation 8. It can evolve into Kranoviz and then into Krarmor.
How can I obtain the Pokémon? So far, Pokémon GO has communicated 2 methods by which you can acquire the new Pokémon during the event. This includes hatching 2 km eggs as well as using magnetic lure modules at PokéStops.
Trainers on Reddit are now reporting a third, unannounced method to obtain Meikro. This involves the battle league, where you receive an encounter with a Pokémon for every 3 wins in a set.
Here too, you can receive the new Pokémon starting with the event. Since the “Steel Resolve” event coincides with the PvP Battle Week, you can complete 20 battle sets each day, significantly increasing your chances of getting the new Pokémon.
The PvP Battle Week begins on January 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM and ends on January 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM. So, for the next few days, you have a high chance to acquire the new Pokémon through battles in the battle league, without needing to hatch eggs or use a magnetic lure module outdoors.
What level do I need in the battle league? You can receive the Pokémon in the battle league starting from level 1. It’s only important that you win at least 3 battles within a battle set to receive the Pokémon encounter as a reward and have a chance at Meikro.
In addition to the debut of Meikro, there is another Pokémon that can be found in the game for the first time this week. It’s even the first legendary Dyna-monster available in Pokémon GO: Dyna-Arktos. If you want to defeat it, be sure to check out our tips for fighting Dyna-Arktos.
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Update, January 21, 2025: We have reviewed the article and added the exact location of the Moon Lantern, as well as a description of the item in Balthazar’s chest.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 there is a special room in the Towers of the Moonsrise that belongs to Balthazar. We will show you how to enter this room and solve the puzzle around his bookshelf.
Where are the Towers of the Moonsrise? On your journey through Baldur’s Gate 3, you will encounter the Towers of the Moonsrise in Act 2. So follow the main quest until you reach this location.
Once there, you will find a locked door on the first floor of the towers, near Z’Rell’s room. This door will lead you into Balthazar’s chamber and a puzzle.
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How to Open Balthazar’s Room
Balthazar’s room is located at coordinates X: -132, Y: -182. You will receive the key and permission from Z’Rell himself to open the door to his quarters. After that, you can enter the room and look around.
You can loot a Moon Lantern that protects you from the curse in the Shadowlands. It is located next to the wooden desk near the telescope. If you already have a Moon Lantern, the item is not as relevant, but it can never hurt to have a backup lantern.
To the west of your position, you will find a suspicious bookshelf that turns out to be a secret door. You need to open this now.
To solve the bookshelf puzzle and unlock Balthazar’s secret Necromancy room, proceed as follows:
The easiest method is to interact only with the row of books located at the top right of the bookshelf. Be careful: If you don’t do this and interact with the wrong row, you will deal with traps in the form of undead corpses or sharp spikes.
If you have touched the right row, you will now have the opportunity to interact with the altar located to the right of the bookshelf.
Your task now is to take the heart of the corpse nearby. Once you have the heart, place it in the altar. Make sure you put the heart in the construct, not on it, otherwise the mechanism won’t work.
What is in this secret room? In Balthazar’s secret Necromancy room, you can find pieces of lore and an interesting, but locked chest that can be easily unlocked. Inside, you will find an elixir and a hat that, once per turn, causes a condition created by the wearer with spells and cantrips to also last for 2 turns as ‘Encrusted with Frost’.
Additionally, in the same room, there is a ritual circle on a wooden table to the north. Now you have two options if you have Gale with you:
Destroy the circle with Gale, granting him a permanent buff for his concentration checks.
Or: You can build a Shadow Lantern. With the lantern, you can summon a shadow spirit after each long rest to assist you in combat.
On January 17, Valve introduced 4 new heroes in their new MOBA shooter Deadlock on Steam. After heavy criticism on Reddit, Valve was forced to release a quick balance patch.
Who are the new heroes? Calico, Holliday, Vyper, and The Great Sinclair have moved from the time-limited test area, the hero lab, to official matchmaking. Their abilities have been adjusted or completely changed. MeinMMO has already presented the new heroes and their abilities.
Which heroes are under criticism? The new heroine Vyper has dealt nearly twice the damage per second compared to all others. With her high fire rate and unlimited ammunition while sliding, Vyper has defeated most opponents within seconds.
The additional bullet and magic resistance from her passive ability has mitigated the significant disadvantage of being a typical glass cannon and has made her one of the strongest heroes in the game so far.
The Great Sinclair has also been criticized for his high damage output and his ability to teleport to his assistant. Particularly in connection with the urn, a game mechanic to earn souls for the entire team, the teleportation was too strong, as normally one has to navigate across the entire map.
What does the community think about the new heroes? Many players criticize the state in which the heroes were released. Some users on Reddit are asking what Valve was thinking and are wondering about the implemented hero lab designed to detect these balance problems early on.
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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve
Valve quickly recognized the problems and is making adjustments
How did Valve respond? Only 2 days after the release, the first balance patch for all new heroes was released. Vyper has lost almost a third of her damage per second, as well as having reduced resistance while sliding, and The Great Sinclair can no longer teleport with the urn.
Additionally, the base damage of all weapons and damage increase from bullets at each level has been reduced by 10%. How this change will affect our Tier List remains to be seen.
What else has changed with the patch? In addition to the changes to the new heroes, some well-known characters have also received buffs and nerfs.
Buffs
Calico
Holliday
Kelvin
Nerfs
Bebop
Shiv
The Great Sinclair
Vindicta
Vyper
Yamato
Adjusted
Wraith
Mirage
Is there a reason why the heroes were released in this state? Speculation is all that can be done here, but the last update on Steam was several weeks ago.
Due to the partially modified abilities compared to the versions in the hero lab, previous balancing attempts could not be used and had to be quickly remade, but as one player points out, the entire game is still in a testing phase:
“You are all testers of a game in early development and wonder why it feels like a test,” writes jenrai (via Reddit)
With the addition of the 4 new heroes, Deadlock’s hero selection has increased to 26, bringing many new playstyles and hero combinations to shorten the wait for larger updates and innovations.
Palworld is a survival shooter in the cute Pokémon look of the Japanese developer Pocketpair. Here you can read everything we currently know about the release, the roadmap, the gameplay, and the Pals themselves.
Update, January 21, 2025: The article has been updated with the new information from the 2025 roadmap.
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The release of Palworld: Everything about download, demo, roadmap
When is the release? Palworld was released on January 19, 2024, at 9 AM Central European Time. Initially, the game is expected to be in early access for about a year. This was announced by the developer Pocketpair (via dotesports.com).
What is the download size? At least for an initial installation on PC via Steam, you will need about 40 gigabytes of available storage:
On PC (Steam), you need to download about 15 GB.
The download size for the versions on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S is currently not known.
Is there a demo for Palworld? On Xbox.com, in addition to the buttons for the game pass and the purchased version, there is the point GET Free Trial. With this, you can download a trial version for free.
Editor’s note: We tried to access this trial version via PC. After signing up online at Xbox.com, it can be added to the library. When clicking the installation button, the Xbox app opens in Windows 11. However, the free trial version is currently not available here. We have not yet been able to check the download on an Xbox console.
What is the age rating of the game? Palworld has been rated by the USK for ages 12 and up.
Is there a roadmap for further development? On the occasion of its first birthday, Palworld has released a roadmap for 2025. Some content has been announced that you can look forward to. These include:
Palworld: Feybreak – Trailer presents free update with loads of new content
Palworld: Platforms and Price – will there be PS5 and Xbox versions?
On which platforms will Palworld be released? The game will initially be released only on Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. A release on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch has not yet been announced.
How much does Palworld cost?On Steam, the game currently costs €28.99. Additionally, you can purchase the soundtrack for €5.89 as DLC.
Via the Xbox app on PC and on the Xbox consoles, you pay €29.99. However, the Palworld full version is also included in the Xbox Game Pass.
The price may change before the later release of the full version.
Gameplay, Endgame and Story of Palworld
What kind of game is this? Palworld is a survival shooter that visually resembles the popular game series Pokémon. Unlike Nintendo’s collection game, your so-called Pals here fight with firearms. Furthermore, you can have them work for you in factories and even eat them.
However, before you can send your Pals into battle, to work, or to the butcher, you must first catch them. Only then can they fight for and with you to survive together in the world. Additionally, the game has units that allow you to tame, ride, and breed Pals.
Which Pals facilitate your start can be found here:
Besides the survival aspect, you also have to defend yourself against poachers who are after your Pals.
Tips for Palworld:The best tips for starting Palworld can also be found directly with us on MeinMMO. These are meant to help you survive in the world of Palworld.
Does Palworld have a story? Currently, the game does not have a real story. According to the game’s Steam page, the focus is on survival, exploring, and building.
Is there an endgame? In the endgame, you can venture into the dungeons and defeat boss Pals. According to players on Reddit, it is possible to obtain better gear in the late game. Furthermore, you can continuously improve and optimize your Pals through breeding.
Palworld and Multiplayer: Is there Coop, Crossplay, or just Offline Single-Player?
Is there multiplayer in Palworld? You can play in groups of up to four members. It is also possible to trade Pals with your friends. The developer also states that battles between players are planned to be implemented.
Does the game support crossplay between platforms? At the start of early access, Palworld will not support crossplay. However, this is expected to be added as soon as possible.
Can Palworld be played offline? Yes, Palworld can also be played offline. However, only single-player mode is available. To play with friends, an internet connection is essential. You also need an internet connection for the initial download and later updates.
System requirements of Palworld
The Xbox versions are tailored to the respective console. Here are the requirements for PC:
What are the minimum requirements? According to the developers, you need at least an i5-3570sK with 3.4 GHz and 4 cores, 16 gigabytes of RAM, a GeForce GTX 1050 (2 GB), as well as Windows 10 (64 Bit) and DirectX version 11.
What are the recommended requirements? The developers recommend an i9-9900 with 3.6 GHz and 8 cores, 32 gigabytes of RAM, a GeForce RTX 2070, again Windows 10 (64 Bit), and also DirectX 11.
Additionally, you cannot play the game without an SSD – this is a prerequisite.
YouTuber and streamer Jason Thor Hall reflects on turbulent weeks. After delicate actions in WoW Classic and Ashes of Creation, a claim from November 2023 is now hitting him hard.
What did Jason Hall claim? You have surely heard that the former Blizzard developer has established himself quite quickly under the name “Pirate Software” in the YouTuber and Twitch scene .
He succeeded in this partly thanks to regular insider insights into his experiences at the company behind milestones like World of Warcraft. One of the first, particularly exciting anecdotes was about his time in the team that developed StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty.
Hall reported a two-year-long crunch phase, with countless overtime hours, worked weekends, colleagues quitting, and broken marriages. The development is said to have lasted a total of seven years.
Therefore, many viewers are currently watching him very closely and even digging up old anecdotes like the mount story to shed light on them afterwards. User Sem1SkillD has published his insights on this in a lengthy post on Reddit.
The most important points:
The claim of Jason Thor Hall cannot be backed up with the known figures from Blizzard. It is said to be based solely on assumptions, an internal joke from the StarCraft crew, and the sales figures of StarCraft 2.
On the contrary, Hall apparently used false numbers as a basis in an explanatory post on Reddit. He stated that the development of StarCraft 2 was supposed to have cost around 100 million US dollars. This sum was mentioned due to a report from the Wall Street Journal but was later marked as erroneous and significantly corrected downwards (via gamespot.com).
The sales figures cited by Hall for the WoW mount were based on unofficial character statistics. There is no documented evidence for the revenues of 71 to 84 million US dollars.
Even if one would use Hall’s numbers for the calculation – that is, 100 million dollars development costs for StarCraft 2 plus 84 million dollars revenue from the mount – StarCraft 2 would still show higher profits (150 million versus 84 million dollars).
According to a report from Blizzard in 2010, the full-price game was said to have sold 4.5 million times by this year (via activision.com).
Considering the comparatively low effort behind the design of an in-game mount, it is still absurd how much money the heavenly steed made compared to a complex prestige project like StarCraft 2. However, the former developer’s core thesis, that the mount would have generated higher profits, cannot be substantiated.
How does the community react to this? Jason “Pirate Software” Hall somewhat resembles Icarus, who aimed too high and made a historical crash landing. This is also reflected in many comments on Reddit:
Few-Comparison2996 writes on Reddit: “As someone who works in the industry, I find the amount of untruths and dangerous generalizations that the guy in question (piratesoftware) spreads astronomical, and I hate that he does it in a way that seems to impress the masses for so long in combination with his highly compressed microphone.”
Rhodehouse93 adds on Reddit: “Pirate gained so much credibility through the explosion of his YouTube Shorts that he has basically become the uncritical expert. The claim is ridiculous in itself, but because a popular person who previously worked at Blizzard said it, everyone took it as true. Now that his reputation is going downhill, it’s nice to see memories like this come back up.”
born_to_be_intj concludes on Reddit: “The more I engage with Pirate, the more he seems to be a braggart. He claims to have worked at Blizzard and developed a game, but looking at the code in his game, it’s horrifically bad, as bad as a beginner. It seems like he has exaggerated everything he says to make himself look better.”
With Season 7, Blizzard is once again tweaking the loot in Diablo 4 and wants to ensure that you are less frustrated. The items that cause frustration are finally supposed to be really good. We summarize the highlights from the patch notes for Patch 2.1.0 for you.
Which loot is frustrating? With Season 6, Blizzard overhauled the “legacy” items (ancient items). This, however, resulted in the ancient items dropping very rarely in their best form, that is, with large affixes (GA) only rarely. A player killed 2,400 bosses in Diablo 4 and listed the drops. The result: even the super-rare Mythic Uniques drop more often than the best GA items.
In Season 7, this is supposed to change, and Blizzard wants to improve the ancient items so that you can be happy again when they drop. The “larger affixes” (GA) also play an important role. We summarize how the developers improve the loot below.
You can find the detailed patch notes on page 2 of the article. But be warned: They are VERY extensive.
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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer
The more GA, the better the drop
How will the loot be improved? Regarding the ancient items, Blizzard is making some changes in Season 7:
The overall drop chance for ancient items will be increased.
The more large affixes (GA) a “legacy” unique has, the higher the roll of the unique aspect will be. If a unique has more GA, the roll of the unique aspect will increase per GA.
Ancient items are supposed to have higher rolls on aspects more often. This is intended to facilitate filling the aspects in the Codex of Power.
Players will have the opportunity to craft random legendary amulets and rings with gem fragments. At the Qual levels, there is a chance that the items are “legacy”.
At the jeweler, you can craft amulets and rings from gem fragments starting in Season 7. Source: Blizzard livestream on YouTube
Apart from that, monsters drop fewer elixirs, but the drop chance for Hellhorde compasses is increased – for example, from chests in the Hellflood. The compasses are also finally stackable starting in Season 7 and clutter the inventory less. At the Tree of Whispers, you can then get a chest with compasses and keys for Nightmare dungeons. There will also be a box for crafting mats available there.
Season 7 starts on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Diablo 4 and brings new content to the game. The season is all about witch powers, which is also reflected in the special mechanics. You will receive powers of witchcraft and “Occult gems”, with which you can expand your builds. You can find all the info about Season 7 in our overview: Diablo 4 Season 7 starts on Tuesday: all about release, PTR and the content
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Diablo 4 has already received its first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, in autumn 2024. Now, a few months later, Diablo expert Rob sums it up. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus spoke with him.
This is what the expert says: Rob considers Vessel of Hatred a successful first expansion for Diablo 4. 40 euros is a “fair price” for the new content of the game. The Spiritborn may be a bit overpowered, but the class itself and the new expansion are really cool.
Rob is an expert on Diablo 4 and known for his strong builds and his skills in theorycrafting. His assessments are significantly included in the tier list of the best builds in Diablo 4.
The streamer was able to get an impression of the expansion before the release of Vessel of Hatred and was together with me at Blizzard’s home to test the new class. The expansion met his expectations—only in one area does he have criticism.
What’s in Vessel of Hatred? The first expansion for Diablo 4 costs 40 euros and gives you access to:
The Spiritborn as a new class
The new region Nahantu with another act in the game’s story
Diablo IV reveals the expansion Vessel of Hatred in new gameplay trailer
“Everything is a bit confusing now”
Spoiler Warning! This is about the end of the campaign for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. If you haven’t played the story yet and don’t want to be spoiled, you should not continue reading.
Rob would have liked a proper final battle with Mephisto at the conclusion of the Diablo 4 campaign. Although the Lord of Hatred does appear, he then disappears again, and we only see a cryptic cinematic. The expert says:
I had hoped that the Mephisto fight would be as epic as Uber-Lilith. With cool mechanics and of similar significance – just like Lilith at the end of Classic Diablo 4. But that was really missing; that left a negative impression on me.
Rob continues to point out that Diablo head Rod Fergusson has already promised one expansion per year. Logically, it would somehow involve a major villain per expansion, which you then defeat before moving on to the next.
Because Mephisto is still alive, “everything is somehow confusing.” What will come next in the next expansion, which hopefully brings the Paladin, is unclear.
This article is a small excerpt from a large interview that you can read here on MeinMMO this weekend. It also addresses Path of Exile 2 and its differences and similarities with Diablo 4.
Rob also doesn’t know exactly how the story will continue. Bringing Mephisto back into the game together with the Crusaders would, however, make sense from a lore perspective – Diablo himself, but only later. If you’re interested in the Prime Evils and the role of Mephisto, Diablo, and others, you can find all Evils of Diablo in the massive Power Ranking here.
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The streamer Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter (33) has only recently returned to Twitch but is already fed up. During a practice match for a tournament in Marvel Rivals, she felt treated unfairly and wanted to speak to the manager. She had waited 5 years to play a Twitch Rivals, but is now bitterly disappointed.
This is Valkyrae: The streamer Valkyrae was an emerging star on Twitch around 2018, gathering fans with the shooter Fortnite, just like many back then.
However, the head of YouTube Gaming saw great potential in the then relatively unknown streamer and lured her away from Twitch in 2020 with an exclusive contract. Valkyrae struggled initially on YouTube, but during the pandemic, she took off with Among Us, became the largest gaming streamer in the world, won an award as “Gaming Creator of the Year,” and made it onto the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
Her exclusive contract with YouTube has now expired like many other YouTube talents – YouTube and Twitch have not been distributing financially lucrative contracts since the end of 2023. Therefore, Valkyrae announced in December 2024 that she would stream again on Twitch. After nearly 5 years, she is now back on Twitch.
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Valkyrae is frustrated because she loses against Uber-Team in Marvel Rivals
What frustrates her? Twitch regularly hosts tournaments for streamers. The events are called “Twitch Rivals” and occur in the hottest games on Twitch. Currently, the hottest game on Twitch and Steam is the hero shooter Marvel Rivals.
Valkyrae recently participated in such a tournament for Marvel Rivals, but she viewed the tournament as “total rubbish.”
The tournament “Marvel Rivals Showdown On Twitch Rivals” started on January 18. There was $200,000 in prize money on the line. In the end, the team hogzmr won.
During the preparations for the tournament, some practice matches, called scrimmages, took place.
Valkyrae played in a practice match with some friends who, like her, are rather mediocre in Marvel Rivals. However, she faced a top team with 4 players holding Grandmaster titles, including “Necros,” the streamer for Marvel Rivals who has the highest rank in the game. Also, Valkyrae’s close friend, Sykkuno, was on the opposing team, which Valkyrae felt was excessively strong.
Valkyrae was outraged during the practice match and admonished her own top player Sleepy not to be afraid. After all, he is a professional.
However, Sleepy explained to her that the opponents also had 4 players of his caliber on their team.
Valkyrae was incredibly upset about losing in the practice match. She said: There are “5 professionals” on the opposing team – it doesn’t matter what you do, her team has no chance.
I waited 5 years to participate in Twitch Rivals, just for this kind of crap to happen. This is insane. Who planned this shit?
Valkyrae asked (via x), “who had this rat-ass idea” and who changed the rules to allow 4 Grandmasters on one team. Before the rule change, only 2 players at that level were allowed per team.
She says Twitch even asked her to host the tournament, but she declined. She had hoped that her complaint would change something now.
Twitch changes rules a second time, causing chaos before the start
Did the complaint work? Yes, indeed. Twitch quickly changed the rules again and instead of “4 Grandmaster players per team,” only 2 are now allowed.
This forced teams to make last-minute adjustments, making the whole situation difficult.
In the later winning team, for example, the team captain, the V-Tuber Dokibird, stepped down less than 24 hours before the tournament’s start because she had to remove 2 players who had too high a rank. Dokibird then withdrew from the tournament herself (via twitter).
“Uber-Team” finishes last in the actual tournament after the second rule change
This is how the tournament went: The so-called Uber-Team “Team Necros” lost almost all games in the actual tournament and was eliminated in the preliminary round. In the end, they finished in last place. Valkyrae’s team, Team Abe, at least made it to round 1 of the playoffs and finished in rank 5-8.
How was her tone? Valkyrae was pretty shrill and upset. But there was also a bit of a wink involved. She apparently recognized herself that she came off like a “typical Karen” who first starts ranting and demands to speak to the manager.
There seemed to be a bit of exaggerated excitement as well.
“They call me a whiny bitch”
So it continued: Valkyrae had to listen to some mockery for the complaint. She says she was called a “whiny bitch.”
However, she wouldn’t have been the only one complaining. Others also expressed outrage over the last-minute rule change. The rule allowing 4 Grandmasters on one team was changed only shortly before the start.
She says Twitch even asked her to host the tournament, but she declined. She had hoped that her complaint would change something now.
Twitch changes rules a second time, causing chaos before the start
Did the complaint work? Yes, indeed. Twitch quickly changed the rules again and instead of “4 Grandmaster players per team,” only 2 are now allowed.
This forced teams to make last-minute adjustments, making the whole situation difficult.
In the later winning team, for example, the team captain, the V-Tuber Dokibird, stepped down less than 24 hours before the tournament’s start because she had to remove 2 players who had too high a rank. Dokibird then withdrew from the tournament herself (via twitter).
“Uber-Team” finishes last in the actual tournament after the second rule change
This is how the tournament went: The so-called Uber-Team “Team Necros” lost almost all games in the actual tournament and was eliminated in the preliminary round. In the end, they finished in last place. Valkyrae’s team, Team Abe, at least made it to round 1 of the playoffs and finished in rank 5-8.
Path of Exile 2 follows in the footsteps of its predecessor and stands out as a complex game for gamers who enjoy in-depth mechanics. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus spoke with Diablo expert Rob about the game.
Who is the expert?
Rob is among the best Barbarian players in Diablo 4 worldwide and is particularly known for his expertise in theorycrafting around builds.
The expert regularly streams in English on Twitch, most recently Path of Exile 2. He quite enjoys the new action RPG.
This is what Rob says about Path of Exile 2: I talked with Rob about various topics regarding Path of Exile and Diablo 4 – including the entry into the new ARPG. Many players and experts agree here: the complexity of PoE 2 deters many newcomers.
Rob agrees with this, but also finds the way Path of Exile 2 handles the entry into these complicated systems exceptionally good:
You notice right away: This is a tough game. I personally find that really good. Many might not like it that much, but you know right away what you are getting into. It is a game that is significantly harder than Diablo and that from the very beginning.
The further you progress in the game, the easier it becomes, the expert explains. He himself started a new character, a Monk, after his Warrior became too slow for him after a few hours of gameplay.
Diablo takes a completely different approach with various difficulty levels, which is better for newcomers and casual players. However, he does not want to directly compare the games.
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“There is a very clear separation”
Rob explains that Path of Exile and Diablo have a large overlap in their player base. However, there is also a very clear separation of players who are appealed by the respective games.
Path of Exile is good for “those who want to invest more time” and people like him who enjoy complex mechanics. Diablo, on the other hand, is better suited for those who do not have much time.
The constant dispute between the communities annoys him: “You can also play two games.” You don’t have to constantly compare and speak poorly about the other game. However, both communities do not give each other anything in terms of behavior.
The full interview can be found here on MeinMMO this weekend. It will cover topics including Season 7 of Diablo 4, the future of Path of Exile 2, and there will be a brief overview of the expansion Vessel of Hatred.
The developers of RuneScape sent a survey behind closed doors to selected members of the community. As the questions and topics come to light, a shitstorm breaks out, and players cancel their subscriptions. MeinMMO brings you up to date.
What was the survey about? The survey from developer Jagex did not remain secret for long. Videos, screenshots, and questions landed on Reddit, among other places. What results from this is: The operators of RuneScape are considering how to make the subscription of the MMORPG more attractive in the future and for which offers the players would still pay. Points mentioned are:
A subscription that includes RuneScape and Old School RuneScape
Additional subscription tier levels: a more expensive subscription with extra benefits, as well as a cheaper subscription that could include limited access to the game (such as only the mobile version)
More benefits for subscribers (e.g., more account protection options, extended support, access to advanced statistics, reduced AFK timers for players who pay little)
Introduction of in-game advertising, even for subscribers
Sale of additional characters for the account via a monthly fee
RuneScape and Old School RuneScape can also be played via Steam:
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Since September 27, 2024, the monthly subscription costs 12.49 euros instead of 10.99 euros. In US prices, the fee even rose from 10.99 US dollars to 13.99 US dollars – nearly a 30 percent increase. There was also significant criticism because, alongside the subscription increase, microtransactions were supposed to be reduced. However, that did not happen.
Shitstorm regulates, developers respond
How does the community respond to this? Many players criticize the developers’ plans. This can also be seen in many of the new user ratings for RuneScape on Steam and for Old School RuneScape on Steam, which are only rated positively at 47 percent and 16 percent, respectively. Normally, the average rating is significantly over 80 percent.
The website mmorpg.org.pl reports that players have shared screenshots of their subscription cancellations. The mood in the community is summed up succinctly by Bulletproof_Haas with his post on Reddit: “This is terrible.”
topsy_krett_guy (via Reddit) and many others are particularly disturbed by one point: “The fact that they are even considering advertisements as part of any of these pricing models is ridiculous.”
RsQp adds on Reddit: “After the last survey from Jagex, I had already lost all trust in the surveys they send out. They have made it clear that the offer to pay more for additional features means that they will raise prices without adhering to the other side of the agreement.”
Has there been a response from Jagex to the criticism? Just last week, Mod Pips, the studio’s CEO, addressed the community with a long statement on runescape.com. The very first sentence makes it clear: That was a mistake.
The conjoint membership survey has resulted in frustration, anger, and concern in the community – we made big mistakes in this regard and we are truly sorry. Your feedback is loud and clear.
That was, to put it mildly, clumsy and thoughtless. We failed to consider this from your perspective as players. […] It included ideas that, upon sober reflection, simply should not have been seriously considered. […]
Even the mere suggestion of ideas such as in-game advertising, shorter AFK timers, or charging additional fees for improved player support has undermined your trust in us.
According to the statement, many of these things were only theoretical thought experiments that might be applied to other games. Future surveys and proposals for, for example, the subscription will be drafted with much greater care. If there were concrete plans among the survey contents, they are likely on hold for the time being.
The next Spotlight Hour awaits you in Pokémon GO. Here you will find Paldea-Felino and a strong bonus.
What kind of event is this? Every week on Tuesdays, the so-called Spotlight Hour takes place. Here you will find a Pokémon that appears in very high numbers and additionally a bonus that is active for 60 minutes.
The next Spotlight Hour will feature Paldea-Felino. The Pokémon has the types Poison and Ground. Additionally, it has a evolution called Suelord.
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Spotlight Hour on January 21 – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As always, the Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM and ends 60 minutes later at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? During the Spotlight Hour, there is a bonus on the candies you receive when catching Pokémon. You will receive double the amount for each individual catch.
If you also use Nanab Berries, you will even receive four times the amount of candies when catching Pokémon.
Can you catch Shiny Paldea-Felino? Yes, during the Spotlight Hour you may encounter a Shiny version of Paldea-Felino with a bit of luck. However, the chance is generally not increased.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? In raids, you should not rely on Paldea-Felino or its evolution Suelord. There are much stronger Pokémon for that.
However, in the Battle League, Suelord can shine. In the Super League, Suelord is one of the best Pokémon you can currently use. If you want to use it here, you should opt for Poison Sting as a fast move and Sludge Bomb and Earthquake as charged moves.
You can also use the catch bonus of the event to quickly gather the necessary candies if you want to use Suelord in the Battle League.
Since the last season, Dynamax battles have been introduced in Pokémon GO. In the coming weeks, you will even find the first legendary Dynamax monsters that you want to challenge and add to your collection. It starts with Articuno. We have 4 tips for battling Dyna-Articuno for you if you want to challenge the monster.
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The new year starts in Pokémon GO as usual with some spotlight hours. We have summarized which Pokémon and bonuses are available for you.
What kind of event is this? A spotlight hour is a small event that takes place every Tuesday. During these events, which last for 60 minutes, you can look forward to one or in some cases multiple Pokémon that are the focus and appear in large numbers in the game.
Additionally, each event has a bonus that is active during the time. This can be a bonus on experience points, stardust, or even candies.
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All Spotlight Hours in January 2025
When do the spotlight hours take place? The small event takes place every week on Tuesday at 6:00 PM. It lasts exactly 60 minutes and ends precisely at 7:00 PM. In the table below, you will find out which content you can expect during the spotlight hours in January 2025.
Which Pokémon is in focus? In the spotlight hour on January 7, you can expect Voltobal in its regular and Hisui form. While the Hisui form of Voltobal has the types Electric and Plant, the regular Voltobal is only of the Electric type.
What bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during this spotlight hour, you will receive double the amount of stardust for each catch. It doesn’t matter which Pokémon you catch – the bonus is active for every catch within the event.
Is the event worth it? Neither form of Voltobal or Lektrobal is particularly strong. You should not plan to use either Pokémon for participating in raids.
There are far better monsters available in the battle league that you should rely on. However, in some special cups, such as the color cup, Hisui-Lektrobal can perform quite well. If you participate in such cups, you should secure a strong specimen during the spotlight hour.
Can you catch Shiny-Voltobal? Yes. You can find Voltobal in both forms in the shiny variant if you are lucky.
Spotlight Hour on January 14, 2025
Which Pokémon is in focus? If you participate in the spotlight hour on January 14, you will meet Roselia here. The Pokémon with the types Plant and Poison comes from Generation 3 and has a pre-evolution with Budew. Additionally, Roselia can evolve into Roserade.
What bonus is active? For each Pokémon you catch during this spotlight hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points. Again, it doesn’t matter which Pokémon you catch. Each monster provides you with double experience points.
Is the event worth it? Roserade, the evolution of Roselia, can be used as a Grass attacker. As such, the Pokémon can be found on the list of strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.
Unfortunately, these Pokémon are less suitable for use in the battle leagues. Here, you should rely on other monsters to defeat your opponents.
Can you catch Shiny-Roselia? Yes, you can also encounter the shiny variant of Roselia.
Which Pokémon is in focus? On January 21, you can expect the Paldea form of Felino during the spotlight hour. This form of Felino has existed since Generation 9 and has the types Poison and Ground. It also has an evolution in Suelord.
What bonus is active? For catching Pokémon during the event, you will receive double the amount of candies for the respective monsters.
Is the event worth it? Paldea-Felino and Suelord are not Pokémon that are worth using in raids. Rely on other monsters for that.
In the battle league, it’s a different story. With Suelord, you get nothing less than the current best attacker for the Super League according to the ranking on pvpoke.com. If you play in this league, you can use the event to hunt for a strong Suelord for the Super League.
Can you catch Shiny-Paldea-Felino? Yes, you can also encounter the shiny variant of Paldea-Felino.
Spotlight Hour on January 28, 2025
Which Pokémon is in focus? Mangunior, the Normal Pokémon from Generation 7, is also featured in this spotlight hour. The Pokémon has an evolution in Manguspektor.
What bonus is active? If you send Pokémon to the professor during this spotlight hour, you will receive double the amount of candies for it. This can be particularly worthwhile if your Pokémon box is full and you have already tagged the corresponding Pokémon in advance.
Is the event worth it? Neither Mangunior nor its evolution are strong Pokémon. They are not particularly suitable for either raids or use in the battle leagues.
The most interesting aspect of this spotlight hour may be the bonus that you can optimally use to create some space in your box again.
Can you catch Shiny-Mangunior? Yes, this Pokémon can also appear as shiny, given a bit of luck.
A major aspect of Pokémon GO is battling against other trainers and their Pokémon. Such a battle can take place not only for personal advantage but also occasionally from a selfless and noble motivation: Player saves helpless Garados of a desperate trainer
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Superheroes from Marvel and DC assist with their abilities. Sometimes they were born with them, gained the power accidentally, or use complex technology for it. A physicist explains in a video how realistic some scenes from the movies actually are.
What kind of video is it? On their YouTube channel Insider, Business Insider regularly invites experts to showcase various movie and series scenes to them. The experts then explain how realistic or scientifically accurate a portrayal is. They did this, for example, with the action from John Wick.
In a YouTube video about Marvel movies from 2019, physics professor Jim Kakalios explains how realistic some scenes from superhero films actually are. He himself is a comic book fan and has even written an entire book (The Physics of Superheroes) on the subject.
In the video, he discusses, among other things, the first Iron Man:
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English trailer for Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr.
The Iron Man Suit Has 2 Problems
What does Kakalios say about the Iron Man suit? A part of the video focuses on the Iron Man suit from the hero’s first film. The gold-titanium alloy that Tony Stark later uses to solve the icing problem, he finds not very realistic. It would mainly be used in our world in dentistry.
Most of Tony’s technology does exist in our world, with one exception. He mentions exoskeletons, coatings, and rocket boots. The major problem, however, is the power supply. In Iron Man, his small reactor in his heart provides the energy of 3 nuclear power plants.
Currently, this is impossible in size. Fundamentally, the suit would work as long as there is a huge and long cable that permanently supplies the suit with power.
Another quite realistic thing according to Kakalios is that Tony never presses a button for his attacks and his boots. Through his helmet, Tony can perform actions solely with his thoughts. Kakalios explains that there are universities developing helmets that can enhance thoughts and transmit them to another device. He gives the suit a rating of 9 out of 10.
You can see even more scene analyses here:
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A Scene from Spider-Man is More Realistic than You Think
What about other scenes? In the video, Kakalios responds to other scenes from the Marvel Universe. One of them comes from Ant-Man. He is not that thrilled about it. He criticizes mainly that it is never properly explained how the size of atoms changes when Ant-Man gets bigger or smaller.
A scene that surprisingly is rated as quite realistic comes from Spider-Man 2. In an iconic moment, the neighborhood hero saves a train by stopping it with his strength and webs. He gives this scene an 8 out of 10.
He calculates how strong the tensile strength of Spider-Man’s webs must be to avoid breaking. He arrives at a value of 1,000 megapascals (the value for tensile strength). Real spiders can reportedly reach a tensile strength of 1,200 megapascals, according to Kakalios. The Industrial Journal indicated a value of 1,100 megapascals in 2005.
In the first Avengers film, there is a scene where the actually weaker Captain America blocks a hammer blow from Thor with his shield and knocks the god away. The physicist also rates this scene quite positively.
Aside from the fact that vibranium does not exist, the shield works quite realistically with its properties. He notes that the comics are more plausible because there the shield consists of steel and vibranium, giving it several properties. He can block Thor’s strike because the vibranium in the shield absorbs the energy and converts it into light. Vibranium is a perfect sonoluminescent material.
As unreal and superhuman as many scenes and fights in superhero films may seem, they can be represented quite realistically, at least if enough is explained in the films. There are indeed consultants who are knowledgeable about such topics.
Kakalios himself has been a consultant for films like The Amazing Spider-Man or Watchmen. Historical films and series can and should also be as accurate as possible for many fans. Series like Game of Thrones or The Witcher were evaluated by an expert in sword fighting: Expert in sword fighting explains how well Henry Cavill fights as a Witcher
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The Twitch streamer Cody “Clix” Conroy (20) is upset about the lack of respect. After all, he single-handedly saved the online shooter Fortnite and its eSports scene. The game was “totally dead” until he arrived.
This angers Clix: In a livestream on January 19, 2025, Clix complains that he receives too little respect for saving Fortnite.
I am trying, brother! I am really trying. Brother, I brought this scene back. I brought the damned Fortnite game back when it was already dead! When I won the finals with 5,000 viewers and brought it back with over 100,000 viewers and 180,000 viewers for the big final, as the best player of the season.
He brought the game to where it was. But the pros showed him “zero respect”. All these “motherf…” wouldn’t even be here without him. And he means it just as he says.
While Clix apparently receives too little respect for his achievements, he has a lot of money. At least enough for a Lambo:
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Clix complains about “pros with a big ego who show him no respect”
What annoys him? Clix loudly complains that he receives so little respect. Others all have such terrible “egos” – this makes him so angry.
He understands that he used to be a “selfish kid”, but still people should show him some respect.
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The decline of Fortnite on Twitch could be halted in 2022
Is there any truth to his statement? Statistically speaking, Fortnite looks like this:
In 2018, Fortnite had 1.3 billion hours watched on Twitch and an average of 155,000 viewers – that was clearly the peak of Fortnite. Back then, streamers like Ninja and Tfue dominated the scene.
In 2022, Fortnite still had 620 million hours on Twitch and an average of 70,880 viewers – that was the lowest point of Fortnite. Clix was just ahead of Tfue and Ninja, both of whom had returned, as the biggest streamer on Twitch.
In 2024, the shooter had 634,833 hours on Twitch and an average of 72,280 viewers. Fortnite has thus maintained this average. Now Clix is indeed far ahead of Mr. Savage as the biggest streamer on Twitch.
So it’s true that Fortnite was declining until 2022, but the decline was then halted. However, the game did not return to its previous values.
Fortnite has always been shaped by strong streamers
What role did Clix play? Clix had his strongest year in Fortnite in 2021 with 19,440 viewers and 30 million hours watched. In that year, however, it was not Clix who was the biggest Twitch streamer in Fortnite, but the game also had strong non-English-speaking creators like Jeity, TheGrefg, or the German-speaking Amar.
The prominent role of Clix is especially true for the English-speaking scene, as “famous names” like Ninja, Tfue, or Mongraal had temporarily stepped back from the game.
Fortnite is more than just the US scene
How can this be viewed? Clix has a very “US-centric perspective” and completely overlooks Spain, where many strong content creators come from for Fortnite. German creators also traditionally play a role in Fortnite. Therefore, when discussing whether “Fortnite is dead or alive”, it is essential to consider the global market and not just the English-speaking scene.
Moreover, changes within Fortnite itself have likely also contributed to making the game more attractive again, such as Fortnite Lego or Fortnite OG.
How differently this is perceived even within the English-speaking community is shown by this comment: “He brought back a shit. OG, Mongraal’s return, and the rise of Savage brought it back. Yes, he plays a role, but he should stop acting like we owe him anything.” (via X)
In other comments on X, many say that Clix was an important part of keeping Fortnite relevant on Twitch because he did not turn his back on the game, but that is also a very US-centric viewpoint.
His statements certainly have some truth, and it is not completely unfounded that Clix played a role in keeping Fortnite relevant on Twitch and in eSports. However, he didn’t save it single-handedly. He contributed to it.
Why does Clix receive so little respect? Overall, Clix sounds strange when he demands “more respect” for his achievements while simultaneously accusing others of having too big of an ego. Overly excessive modesty has probably never been attributed to the 20-year-old.
Clix likely receives “too little respect” from other professionals because he, as he himself says, was a “selfish kid” for a long time, and because he was strong in Fortnite at a time when the game no longer had the status it had in the early days:
The largest prize money Clix ever won was $112,500 for 19th place at the Fortnite World Cup in SOLO
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A report from Sheepesports shows the salaries of the 50 regular players in the European professional league LEC of League of Legends. It becomes clear that the hierarchy of roles in LoL also applies to pay. The highest earner in Europe is apparently Caps. The rookies and supporters earn the least.
What kind of data is this? It concerns the salaries of 50 LEC players who played or will play in the summer of 2024 and winter of 2025. The report comes from Sheepesports: They claim to have derived the figures from various sources, and that they are accurate to about €20,000.
Sheepesports regularly reports on transfers that happen as they have previously reported. Therefore, the source is considered trustworthy.
The main author of the site, LEC Wooloo, states that he can access such usually secret figures because he has gained the trust of many people over the years who provide him with confidential data, knowing that he will not disclose it.
However, he does not want to reveal the actual salaries of individual players because it could lead to anger and discord within the teams if one knows how much another earns. publicizing exact salaries could also lead to players being specifically criticized for not being worth their money.
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Professionals in LoL earn 11% less in 2025 than last season
What do players earn on average? The minimum salary according to the rules is €60,000 per year. However, the average salary is €240,000. This is a decrease of 11% compared to the last season.
Furthermore, the report states that no LEC player has earned one million euros or more since 2024. Previously, players apparently reached those salaries.
Rookie players earn the least, starting at an average of €115,000. Some veterans push the average up significantly. South Korean players are comparatively cheaper at €160,000, significantly below the average of €240,000. Eight South Korean players are active in Europe.
Who earns the most? As already clear, the top earner is the man from the region: Rasmus “Caps” Winther, the midlaner for G2. Caps has long been regarded as the player who single-handedly improves Europe compared to the competing league from North America.
Other top earners are:
Hans Sama – The ADC of G2
Humanoid – The midlaner of Fnatic
Larssen – The midlaner of Goue
Eloyoya – The jungler of KOI
German regulations prevent cuts in base salaries
What is particularly interesting from a German perspective? Apparently, teams were unable to reduce the salaries of the professionals compared to last year as much as they would have liked, because German regulations prevented this. However, teams reportedly circumvented the rules by cutting players’ bonuses and premiums, but not their base salaries.
What about German players? There are 5 Germans in the LEC. However, apparently none of them hold such a prominent position that they are mentioned by name in the report. The highest paid by name are likely BrokenBlade, the top-laner of G2, and Upset, the bot-laner of Fnatic.
Supporters are also at the bottom of the salary scale, while midlaners are at the top
What stands out particularly? The probably most interesting statistic shows the average salary of the players’ roles. This reflects the unofficial hierarchy in a LoL team:
The midlaner is still clearly the star of the team, earning an average of €345,000, more than double that of the “most thankless” role of supportive players
Jungle and ADC lie in the middle with €250,000 and €240,000
The isolated top-laner receives an average of €192,000 – significantly less already
Supporters are particularly strongly cut down. Here, the average is €168,000. This may also be due to the fact that high-quality supporters are in short supply in Europe
