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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Old School RuneScape – Trailer for the Steam Release
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.
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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
Jason Thor Hall is active on YouTube and Twitch as “Pirate Software.” The 37-year-old previously worked for Blizzard. Following his much-debated expulsion from the guild “OnlyFangs” on a hardcore server in WoW, he has now announced that he will no longer show World of Warcraft on stream. He comments on his expulsion from the guild.
Why was Pirate Software kicked out of the guild on Twitch? For days, a large amount of anger has been directed towards Pirate Software. The starting point was a pull in the instance “Duskbrack,” which went wrong.
Pirate Software, as a mage, withdrew from the fight and fled to the exit. When urged to return and help in the battle, he said he had no mana. Therefore, he could not help. During the pull, 2 guild members died.
In hindsight, he was accused of behaving incorrectly in the situation. As a mage, he could have saved the group if he had stayed calm, but instead, he fled cowardly. He himself had repeatedly stated that it was the duty of mages to save their groups in such situations. Additionally, he was criticized for not taking responsibility for his behavior in the situation and handling the case poorly.
Pirate Software is done with WoW Classic after expulsion
This is what Pirate Software says now: Jason Hall puts an end to all speculation and states clearly:
“Guys, I will no longer play hardcore World of Warcraft on stream. I just don’t care about all this anymore. I don’t give a damn.”
With this, he also puts a stop to speculations about starting his own guild. He is out. None of this interests him anymore.
Pirate Software says: If people came because they thought the whole action was part of a grand soap opera, he has to tell them: He is not part of a soap opera and refuses to play a role in it. He is doing other things now, and that should be enough.
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Why did you kick me out of the guild? Well, they kicked me out of the guild because I said I would report people who sent me abusive comments and incited their community to launch hate raids against me. What they didn’t understand is that I was only referring to a few people.
According to Pirate Software, he actually only reported a single content creator at the time. Now it is 3. But all of them were people who had sent their communities to attack Pirate Software and had spoken about it live on stream.
He did not “report everyone who talked about him.” But people have accused him of that:
I did not report everyone who talked about the topic. People just want to pin that on me. But that was the reason they kicked me out of the guild, that was the reason. So: I understand that. But they didn’t look at it properly. The expulsion was just done hastily. It was stupid, to be honest. This shit does not belong on the platform, and I am glad to report such things.
Pirate Software has experienced a strong upturn as a content creator in 2024, but after the failed pull in WoW Classic, he is now in the crosshairs. Apparently, he has made some enemies in recent months who are now bringing various accusations against him. We have covered the case in an article: Successful streamer tarnishes his reputation by misbehaving in MMORPGs
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Batman has existed since 1939. Throughout the almost 86 years of his existence, new villains and sidekicks have repeatedly been introduced to accompany the Dark Knight on his crime-fighting missions. One of them had a tragic fate because many readers did not like him.
Which sidekick of Batman are we talking about? Anyone who knows Batman probably also knows Robin. However, there is not just one Robin. Over time, many characters have emerged, who later became heroes in their own right. They are mostly orphaned teenagers that Batman takes under his wing.
One of the most tragic figures is Jason Todd, the second Robin. After Dick Grayson stops being Robin to go solo as Nightwing, Bruce Wayne takes in Jason. In his original version, he is, like Dick Grayson, a talented acrobat whose parents were murdered.
In a later version, Jason grew up in poor conditions. His father was a criminal who left the family, and his mother died from an overdose.
To survive, Jason stole car parts and sold them. This is how he met Batman, after he tried to steal his tires. He took the orphan under his wing and wanted him to use his anger to fight crime as Robin, so he wouldn’t become a criminal himself.
However, readers at the time did not like the impulsive and energetic Robin, and in a poll, the majority voted for a tragic fate.
In the game Gotham Knights, Jason Todd is one of the playable characters
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Jason Todd was a controversial character
What could you vote on? In 1988, DC readers could vote on whether Jason Todd would die or live on. In a tight vote, 5,271 readers voted against his death, while 5,343 voted for it.
He was kidnapped by the Joker, beaten, and ultimately died in an explosion just before Batman could save him. This happened in the iconic story A Death in the Family. Batman sees Jason’s death as his greatest failure.
However, Jason was resurrected and healed and trained by Talia and Ra’s al Ghul. As an adult, he returned to Batman to find out if Batman regretted never having killed the Joker. Batman does not regret it, which causes Jason to explode with rage.
In several stories, he takes on the role of an anti-hero, who also enjoys clashing with Batman. He fights criminals, unlike Batman, but in a much more brutal way. He uses firearms and does not shy away from killing his opponents.
How can I read the story? Since Death in the Family is a quite iconic story, it is available in a collection that can also be easily purchased from various merchants.
In addition, there are also 2 animated films: Batman: Death in the Family and the follow-up story Batman: Under the Red Hood. In the video game Batman: Arkham Knight , you can experience an alternative version of the story in a playful form. In an alternative version of Batman, the Dark Knight is no longer a wealthy heir: New story makes Batman even darker, even taking away his greatest weapon: Money
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The world in Palworld is vast and you can build exactly three bases. Therefore, the locations for your bases should of course be the best possible. Here are our 6 recommendations for every need, marked on a map.
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Update from January 20, 2025: The post has been updated and thus included innovations from the Feybreak update.
How did we select our base suggestions? We ensured that our selection includes good base suggestions, especially in the early and mid-game. With these suggestions, you should be able to protect your first bases well and later quickly access important resource deposits. Finally, we have one suggestion for your late-game ready.
Can I tear down my base later and set it up in another location? You can place up to three Palboxes at the same time and thus have up to three bases simultaneously. However, note that you will unlock the additional bases only with higher storage levels.
Attention: However, if you destroy a Palbox to establish your storage at a new location, you will lose items that cannot be built outside of storages.
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Best Base Locations – Our 6 Suggestions
For Beginners
Most Palworld players will start on the starting level. There you will be washed ashore in the opening cutscene and you will meet the first Pals of the open world. There are also two very good locations for your first camp.
The first good spot is directly the one shown in the cutscene – at the beach. The location can be found on the starting level south at the coordinates 264 and -548. You will find your first Pals, stone, wood, and Paldium fragments here.
Alternatively, you can make your way over or through the hill north and make yourself comfortable at 230 and -515. Nearby is also a fast travel point. Here you can find stone and wood.
Both spots are easy to defend if you are attacked. The second spot, although lacking Paldium, is still a bit safer as it is not as easily accessible as the first.
For Mining Ores
Ores become essential at a certain point. Thus, it may be important for you to establish a storage at a spot with a high ore deposit. We recommend the autumn Hillside, the area west of the small village. You can find it at 7 and -529.
The ore deposits respawn every in-game day.
If this spot is not enough for you, we have a few tips for ore bases:
Since an update in April 2024, you can unlock and build an automatic ore mine from level 24, so you do not need to use a base for it after unlocking. You can then use it for other materials.
For Farming Pal Oil
If you have progressed further in Palworld, you will sooner or later need large amounts of Pal oil. It is necessary for weapons like the musket at level 21 or the assault rifle at level 45. It is also needed for polymer plates, which you also use for weapons and boards.
A base for farming the valuable resource makes absolute sense. We recommend the Twilight Dunes at coordinates -94 and -119. In the desert, where you can also find the boss variant of Anubis, it is small but full of Dumud and Digitoise buildings – the best sources for Pal oil.
Here you will also find sulfur and coal – two more essential resources for the mid and late game.
If you want to know more about farming Pal oil, you can read everything about it here:
Like the Pal oil mentioned above, coal is also very important for your mid and late game. A good spot for a base to farm coal and ores is at coordinates 180 and -39 at the Sealed Realm of the Guardian southwest of the Frostbound Mountain.
With the Sakurajima update, a new coal mine was introduced that you can unlock and build. Once you unlock it, you can use your base for newer materials.
Coal is not the charcoal you make with a fire Pal in your base. This is traditional coal, which you need for more powerful weapons and more complex buildings. Here you can find more information about it:
To be able to craft the most important buildings, you need ancient components. The more you have, the better. Accordingly, a well-placed storage to farm these items can accelerate your progress.
For this purpose, we recommend the spot south of the fortress ruins at level 11 Alpha Pal Chillet. Since it is the weakest Alpha Pal, you can fight it relatively early, and the higher your level, the easier and faster it goes. Defeated Alpha Pals respawn after about one real hour. A camp at Chillet gives you quickly important components.
If you are looking for more input on ancient components, we have more about it for you here:
With the Sakurajima update, a new resource became important in the end game. You need this for various crafting processes, making it an important material from level 50 onwards.
To mine crude oil effectively, we recommend a base at the Sakurajima oil fields at coordinates -646 and 270, where you encounter enemies of level 50+.
If you are already a bit higher in level, a spot at -1340 and -1285 in the west of Scorched Hill is ideal. There, you can mine not only crude oil but also Hexolite quartz, which you need for almost all crafting processes from the Feybreak update, making this spot the best location for your base so far. The enemies in this area are level 52+.
World Map of the Best Storage Locations
The world map of Palworld with the best places for your storages.
We wish you a lot of fun building your storage and exploring the world of Palworld. Please let us know if you particularly liked a location. Just write it to us in the comments.
In EA FC 25, a very special card has been released with the Team of the Year (TOTY). Everyone who plays Ultimate Team until February 14 will receive a special version of the French midfield icon Zidane. You can upgrade this card four times in the Evolutions (EVOs) if you are a Club Member. We will explain the most important information on Mein MMO.
Here’s how to qualify for the Zidane evolution: To develop the new TOTY Era 2002 card of Zidane, you need the status of a Club Member in FC 25. You become a Club Member if you logged into Ultimate Team at least once before October 31, 2024 (via EA Sports).
If you meet this requirement, after launching Ultimate Team on your platform, you can first pick up the EVO in the shop and add it to your club. After that, you return to the shop and open your TOTY Era 2002 pack, from which you will receive the new Zidane card.
How do you activate the Zidane Evolution? After that, go to the EVO menu of Ultimate Team and navigate to the tab “Cosmetic and Exclusive Content” to activate the new evolution for Zidane. You must do this by March 13, 2025, otherwise the EVO will expire.
EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
Stronger than the base icon: The Zidane evolution is this good
The EVO consists of a total of 4 levels, which can be easily completed in Squad Battles or Rush. The tasks for each level are the same:
Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles (difficulty: at least semi-professional) using Zidane.
Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles (difficulty: at least semi-professional) using Zidane.
You need at least 12 matches for the complete EVO. Your Zidane will receive the following upgrades after completing all levels:
Overall rating: +4
Shooting: +8
Passing: +2
Dribbling: +2
Defending: +4
Physical: +4
New PlayStyles
Techniques
Extended Pass
New PlayStyle+
Through Ball
New Player Roles
Engine++
Wing++
Shadowstorm Pro++
Classic 10
That’s why the Zidane EVO is better than the base icon: Compared to the regular icon of the French playmaker, the new Zidane evolution impresses with +3 pace, +4 shooting, +12 defending, and +2 physical. Moreover, it has two new PlayStyle+: Acrobatics+ and Through Ball+.
Only in passing (-4) and dribbling (-2) does the Zidane Evolution have to accept reductions compared to the standard version.
With this, you have the most important information regarding the new Zidane evolution. Have you already completed the EVO? And if so: What do you think of the new Zidane card? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Besides Zidane as a TOTY icon, you can also create your very own TOTY star: In EA FC 25, you can claim a TOTY star for free – Here’s how it works
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In Palworld, you can get so-called Fusion Pals through breeding. What they are and how it works, you can read on MeinMMO.
What are Fusion Pals? In Palworld, your Pals do not evolve like Pokémon, instead there are fusions. These are also known as “Fusion Pals.”
Fused Pals look very similar to their normal versions. However, they often have different elemental types and colors than their original counterparts and are generally much stronger. That’s why the Fusion Pals are worth it. MeinMMO lists all the Pals you can breed and what you need to pay attention to.
The article was first published in January 2024. Since then, we have regularly updated the article. On January 20, 2025, we supplemented the article with the Fusion Pals from the Feybreak update. You will find the additions in a separate table.
Last Updates: 20.01.25, 07.10.24, 02.10.24, 01.07.24, 22.04.24, 25.01.24, 23.01.24
Palworld: All combinations for breeding as a list
How many combinations are there? Currently, there are 33 options in Palworld that you can fuse your Pals into.
Are Fusion Pals worth it? Yes! Because all have unique abilities and traits. All Fusion Pals are stronger than their normal version. The best Pals you can find can be made even stronger in this way.
Tip: All Fusion Pals have their own entry in the Pal deck: They are marked with a letter after their order number.
What requirements must I meet? You must reach level 19 to unlock the breeding farm. You also need one male and one female Pal for breeding to work. How to breed Pals, you can read in our comprehensive breeding guide to Palworld on MeinMMO.
Note: Three (3) Pals offer significantly more options. Kelpsea Ignis, for instance, offers about 35 breeding options, while Shroomer Noct and Wumpo Botan have more than 100 possibilities. However, since the overview would be lost if we listed all, we will limit ourselves to the first 5 options. You can find all options in the family tree at Palbreed.com.
Palworld: All Fusion Pals from Early Access and Sakurajima
Bold entries have been added with the Sakurajima update.
Pal deck
Pal 1
Pal 2
Fusion Pal
12b
Jolthog
Pengullett (Ice)
Jolthog Cryst
24b
Mau
Pengulett (Ice)
Mau Cryst
31b
Gobfin
Rooby (Fire)
Gobfin Ignis
32b
Hangyu
Swee (Ice)
Hangyu Cryst
33b
Mossanda
Grizzzbolt (Electric)
Mossanda Lux
37b
Eikthyrdeer
Hangyu (Ground)
Eikthyrdeer Terra
40b
Incineram
Maraith (Shadow)
Incineram Noct
45b
Leezpunk
Flambelle (Fire)
Leezpunk Ignis
48b
Robinquill
Fuddler (Ground)
Robinquill Terra
49b
Gorirat
Kikit (Ground)
Gorirat Terra
55b
Chillet
Arsox (Fire)
Chillet Ignis
58b
Pyrin
Katress (Shadow)
Pyrin Noct
64b
Dinossum
Rayhound (Electric)
Dinossom Lux
65b
Surfent
Dumud (Ground)
Surfent Terra
71b
Vanwyrm
Foxcicle (Ice)
Vanwyrm Cryst
72b
Bushi
Sootseer (Shadow)
Bushi Noct
75b
Katress
Wixen (Fire)
Katress Ignis
76b
Wixen Noct
Wixen Noct (Shadow)
Wixen Noct
81b
Kelpsea
Killamari
Kelpsea Ignis
Kelpsea
Flopie
Mau
Direhowl
Mau
Beegarde
Rushoar
Sparkit
84b
Blazehowl
Felbat (Shadow)
Blazehowl Noct
85b
Relaxaurus
Sparkit (Electric)
Relaxaurus Lux
86b
Broncherry Aqua
Broncherry Aqua (Water)
Broncherry Aqua
88b
Reptyro
Foxcicle (Ice)
Reptyro Cryst
89b
Kingpaca
Reindrix (Ice)
Kingpaca Cryst
90b
Mammorest
Wumpo (Ice)
Mammorest Cryst
91b
Wumpo
Grintale
Wumpo Botan
Wumpo
Cinnamoth
Incineram
Pyrin
Eikthyrdeer
Suzaku
Digtoise
Frostallion
96b
Blazamut Ryu
Blazamut Ryu (Fire)
Blazamut Ryu
97b
Helzephyr
Beakon (Electric)
Helzephyr Lux
99b
Menasting
Knocklem (Ground)
Menasting Terra
101b
Jormuntide
Blazehowl (Fire)
Jormuntide Ignis
102b
Suzaku
Jormuntide (Water)
Suzaku Aqua
104b
Lyleen
Menasting (Shadow)
Lyleen Noct
116b
Anubis
Melpaca
Shroomer Noct
Anubis
Dumud
Incineram
Celaray
Incineram Noct
Reindrix
Rushoar
Elizabee
Palworld: All Fusion Pals from the Feybreak update
All guides to Palworld: Are you looking for more tips, tricks, and aids for Palworld? Then check out MeinMMO. We are following the game for you and have collected all the guides that should help you in a clear list. Here you can find everything at a glance: Palworld Guides: All tips, tricks, and Pals at a glance
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Destiny 1 & 2 offer many opportunities to engage. Whether PvE, PvP, or even a mix of both is possible. Although Bungie has been trying to sell its loot shooter as an MMO for a long time, a crucial feature is missing, and that is housing. Did you know that Bungie actually wanted to implement this?
What became known? The YouTuber Forcer69 expressed on x.com his surprise at why Bungie had not implemented a housing system for Destiny 2 – That would have been a goldmine for playtime, enjoyment, and investment in the game as well as monetization.
Following this, the former community manager Liana Ruppert provided some hints, including that the developers at Bungie wanted such a system, but it never came to fruition.
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Act III of Destiny 2: Revenant in the Trailer
Housing for you and your clan? Warframe shows the way
What is Housing? For those who are unfamiliar with the term: Housing describes the ability to acquire a living space – that is, a house, an apartment, a spaceship, or similar – to design it according to one’s own taste.
Games like Final Fantasy or Warframe set the example. Although housing is often a side feature, large communities form within these games, where design options are shared and even rated. Many fans can lose themselves in this for hours and have fun.
Why did the project fail? Liana Ruppert confirmed that the developers had indeed thought about such a system, but it was then discarded. This is what she had to say:
Oh man, soooo many developers wanted that when I was there. It would have been so great, but a lot would have to change in the game and in the internal resources for the ROI to be high enough for it to be a useful addition. The dreaaaaam.
By ROI, she means the “Return of Interest” – Bungie did not see enough profit/value here to invest in such a system, which is why the idea was discarded. Liana also explains that determining the ROI in service games is even more complex than in normal AAA titles that are not maintained for as long.
Since service games already have a high cost factor to keep them alive, the decision on new features is even stricter than usual.
What would such a feature have looked like? Looking at Warframe, there are plenty of options for how Guardians could have utilized housing. Options could include the spaceship, houses in the Last City, as well as a clan hall, where Guardians can showcase new monuments, rooms for displayed trophies, and more thanks to collected resources.
“Uh, guys… I think I’m dead.” – Words you don’t want to hear during an Honour Run in Baldur’s Gate 3. During the last gaming session with her friends, MeinMMO author Caroline Fuller was suddenly confronted by a seemingly weak opponent, who quickly made her heart sink.
What happened? As a group in online and couch co-op with my friends, we have been doing well in our attempt to conquer the Honour mode in Baldur’s Gate 3. After many exciting and nerve-wracking boss battles, difficult decisions, and accidental confrontations, we made it to the third act of the game.
During the last game night, we decided as a morally “flexible” group to enrich ourselves with the treasures of the Counting House. We did trigger the alarm, but we were able to defeat all the guards that got in our way in a lengthy battle.
Buoyed by our success and with a fresh level up under our belts, we set to work looting the boats in the harbor behind the building.
We split up to crack as many chests as possible as quickly as possible. Suddenly, the party’s paladin calls out from a distant boat – he claims to be afflicted by seasickness?
Here you can see the trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release
Better safe than sorry
What’s up with the boat? Upon entering the boat named “The Lustrous Lass”, we all failed our saving throws one after the other and became infected with the sea plague. A warning? – Maybe, but we continued to explore.
Dead bodies lay on the deck, all with cryptic notes in their inventory. Only notes and no gold? – Uninteresting.
But one chest catches our attention, which we open without hesitation.
A small imp springs from the chest and we get involved in a fight. Nobody was overly concerned, as an imp is usually not a dangerous opponent. The fact that the imp is level 12 and, judging by its color, something special, didn’t impress us much. Until one of us starts to strike.
Immediately after the strike, our paladin collapses. He has lost 93 HP in response and has begun his death saves. From that moment on, we knew it was serious.
What makes the imp so powerful? Finally, we examined the imp more closely. It possesses the ability “Caustic Retort,” which reflects damage dealt to it back to the attacker in triplicate. Furthermore, the seasickness caused our group to have disadvantage on checks, saving throws, and attack rolls. Slowly but surely, we became nervous. We hadn’t healed or replenished our spell slots after the fight against the guards. No one had expected another confrontation.
How do you defeat the imp? After constant attacking, stabilizing, and reviving, accompanied by panicked comments, we finally managed to defeat the little imp by bending and breaking the rules. The seasickness vanished, and we immediately returned to camp. It could have been so much easier.
Players on Reddit report that you can toss the imp overboard due to its small size. Although it has tiny wings, the throw into the water seems to incapacitate the undead creature. That would have been much more relaxing than worrying about our Honour Run. MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiss already reported this solution last year, but unfortunately, none of us thought of it.
What do I take away from this? Especially in Honour mode, pride comes before a fall. Therefore, it is important to prepare, take regular rests, and above all, temper one’s reckless audacity. What good is the gold if the whole party dies as a result?
In the movies of Harry Potter, there were a variety of people who were hired for the films. One actor even received a tailor-made role that did not exist in the books.
Besides Harry, Ron, and Hermione, there are many other roles in the Harry Potter films that were portrayed by actors. There were corresponding castings where the actors had to prove themselves.
One actor stood out so much that a role was specially created for him in one of the films – and it doesn’t even exist in the books.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – English Trailer
Director convinced, role received
Which role is it? The convincing actor was Tolga Safer. The performer from London auditioned for the 4th film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He wanted to play the role of Viktor Krum, the Quidditch national player and student from Durmstrang, who participated in the Triwizard Tournament like Harry.
However, he was rejected in the audition for the role. The filmmakers of the 4th film in the series simply envisioned an actor for the role of Krum who was a bit taller and more muscular, as they believed such an actor would be a better fit for the role.
However, Safer left a lasting impression in his audition, including on none other than Mike Newell, the director of the film. Yet despite the convincing performance, the role of Krum went to Stanislaw Janewski and not to Safer, among other reasons mentioned earlier.
Since Mike Newell was so taken with Tolga Safer and wanted him to be part of the film, he decided to take a different path. A new role was created especially for Safer that did not exist in the books: the assistant to Igor Karkaroff, the headmaster of Durmstrang.
Even if this role may not have the same significance for the film, ultimately, the wishes of both Safer and Newell were fulfilled: Safer was part of the 4th film in the Harry Potter universe.
While Safer’s role is about a detail that only exists in one of the films and not in the book, there are also details that were different in the books than how they were implemented in the films. Some of them can be found in our list of 10 details of Harry Potter that are simply better in the books.
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Path of Exile 2 has received an unofficial tool that many players have been looking forward to. Some even go so far as to say that the game is only now truly playable.
What kind of tool is this? We are talking about a Build Simulator for Path of Exile 2, called Path of Building. It does not come from the developer itself, but from the community. There was a similar tool for the first part that allowed players to experiment with different builds.
The advantage is that you don’t have to log into the game specifically, but can combine and test skills, equipment, and items outside of it to see how well a build will work.
This allows you to calculate the damage of a build. The tool is mainly intended for ambitious players who want to get the most out of the complex skill system and the countless combinations of items and equipment.
Because the skill tree can notoriously overwhelm – so it doesn’t hurt to get an overview in advance. The release of the Build Simulator is causing great joy in the community.
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
What the community has been waiting for
What do the players say? For some parts of the community, the Build Simulator is not just a nice addition. Rather, the release is an important step for these players.
Some even go so far as to say that Path of Exile 2 is only now complete:
“Finally, we can play the real game,” writes user POEAccount12345 on reddit.
“The best day of my life,” Lucas expresses his enthusiasm on x.com.
“Official launch of the game,” calls SimbaXp the release of the tool on reddit.
“Started, the build wars have,” writes SQRTLURFACE in reference to Master Yoda from Star Wars.
However, there is also criticism, at least about the current state of the Build Simulator:
“At the moment, some nodes are completely broken and return errors or do not do what they say,” writes Pidgeon__v3 on reddit.
“It’s not even worth using because it’s so buggy and bad,” says sanguine_sea on reddit.
Some bugs and errors that are currently still present are expected to be fixed in the future. Interested parties can download the Build Simulator via github.com. Additionally, you’ll find all information regarding improvements and bug fixes there.
All in all, the Build Simulator is well received by the community despite initial bugs. Those who want to dive deep into Path of Exile 2 can use the tool to create the perfect build. Or you can check out MeinMMO and read one of our guides for Path of Exile 2: Beginner build lets you freeze the battlefield as a Sorcerer
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A second Open Beta for Monster Hunter Wilds was recently announced. Many fans are very excited to have another opportunity to preview the new installment. They have different reasons for wanting to dive back into the Beta. However, some fans explicitly want to avoid it and have a good reason for that.
Why is there a second Beta? According to producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, many fans reported that they missed the first Beta or would really like to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds again, as he explains in the announcement video on YouTube.
The new Beta is intended as a second chance to give players this opportunity. The version of Monster Hunter Wilds will, however, be the same one that was already available in the first Beta. There will only be some additional content. Feedback from the first Beta and subsequently announced adjustments will not be part of the Beta.
The lore behind Monster Hunter Wilds can be seen here:
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Daisy Ridley explains the lore
“Is anyone else purposely not playing the Beta?”
Why do some fans want to avoid the Beta? In a thread on Reddit, user Budget-Doughnut503 asks whether anyone besides him also intends not to play the Beta. He wants to start Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28, 2025, completely unbiased, and therefore stays away from the Beta.
In the comments, there are several like-minded individuals who share his approach. Some of them briefly checked out the first Beta, but mainly to see if their PC could handle the high demands of the game. Otherwise, they want to spoil themselves as little as possible to start the new adventure “as fresh as possible” once it is released.
Others explicitly avoid the second Beta because they do not want to experience a technically inferior state so close to release. They prefer to wait until the release and enjoy the game completely with all improvements.
What plans do players have who will participate in the Beta? Most fans commenting under the thread mainly want to ensure that they have optimized their hunter and Palico visually enough to start right away at the official launch.
Others primarily want to test with new devices to see if Monster Hunter Wilds runs better on these. Additionally, they want to check if they can still optimize the settings before release. Some are also looking forward to the returning monster that will be available in the second Beta and are curious about what other content will be added.
Some fans also want to test which weapon they want to start with. Among the interested parties are newcomers for whom the Beta can be a good opportunity to test which weapon they are most comfortable with. We have compiled a selection for you of some accessible weapons you can try out: The 5 best weapons to start in Monster Hunter Wilds
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A car brand asked young people about their household activities. According to the survey, many do not feel confident changing a light bulb themselves, which results in high costs.
The featured image is a symbolic image.
Where do the data come from? The car brand Halfords conducted a study in the UK, asking young people about basic household tasks. They surveyed both Gen Z individuals (aged 18 to 27), so-called Millennials (aged 28 to 43), as well as Gen X and Baby Boomers. Researchers for Halfords interviewed 2,000 adults to verify their independence.
Among others, TheTimes.com (Paywall) reports this. Here, 21% of the younger respondents (aged 18 to 43) stated that they do not dare to undertake tasks like changing a light bulb themselves.
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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds
Fear and Concerns About the Dangers of the Light Bulb
What reasons are there against changing it? Some reasons are mentioned by the respondents as to why they do not want to change the light bulb themselves:
Almost a quarter of the respondents stated that the light bulb is too hot to change.
Two-thirds stated that they do not want to deal with electrical problems.
21% of respondents consider it too dangerous to climb a ladder and change the bulb themselves. This applies to both Gen Z and Millennials.
However, there are further interesting data mentioned in the survey. Again, this concerns independence in everyday life:
11% of respondents prefer to call a professional when they want to hang a picture on the wall.
22% of Generation Z would ask their parents to change the bulb. However, Millennials are not really “better” in this regard: still 19% of the participants in this category.
30% cannot identify a flathead screwdriver.
44% of them turn to professionals when it comes to tasks like inflating their car tires or changing the wiper blades.
The Spanish magazine 3Djuegos.com sarcastically points out that all of these tasks can be done by oneself in a few minutes, which would save a lot of money. Because instead of doing the tasks themselves, many young people prefer to hire a professional to take over these tasks: According to Halfords, they spend about 1,500 euros a year on such tasks.
How does it look in other generations? Here, many people still take on the tasks themselves: For Generation X, the expenditures are at £386 (about €450), for Boomers at £253 (about €300).
There are also differences in the purchase and consumption of certain goods. This is also evident in the direct comparison of the generations. We present you with things that are daily used or bought by “Boomers,” which play hardly any role for Generation Z: 6 things Boomers spend money on every year that Gen Z would not do today
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In a spin-off manga of Dragon Ball, you can experience the story of the Saiyan from the beginning again. However, this time from the perspective of a colleague of Son-Goku.
What kind of manga is this? The manga Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated as Yamcha already reveals that the spin-off is an Isekai. These are stories in which people from the real world are reborn in an alternative story or another universe.
The story of the manga begins with a Dragon Ball fan who dies unexpectedly from a staircase accident. The boy is reborn into the world of Dragon Ball, but as Yamcha. Since he carries the knowledge from his previous life, he already knows what is going to happen next in Dragon Ball. He uses this to influence certain actions.
For example, he manages to be trained by the Turtle Master – alongside Son-Goku. Because he was able to gather important fighting experiences so early, he also prevents his death from the explosion of a plant man and becomes an even stronger fighter.
The anime is currently continuing with Dragon Ball Daima:
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Dragon Ball DAIMA is nostalgic in the new trailer
Fan gets the chance to fulfill his dream of a manga
How did it come about? The manga does not come directly from Akira Toriyama, but from Dragon Garow Lee. He is a self-employed mangaka who publishes his works independently. Until 2016, he only drew fan art for Dragon Ball, but in 2017 he was able to publish his first official manga about Yamcha’s Isekai.
Lee was chosen by the publisher itself to publish his story. Shueisha actually has its own department called the Dragon Ball Room, which allows young talents to turn their own stories into official manga.
This department has existed for 9 years and was approved by Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball.
Is the manga a part of the official story? The spin-off manga takes place at different times from the official Dragon Ball manga and has been officially released by Shueisha, even simultaneously with the 4th edition of Dragon Ball Super.
Nevertheless, the story is not an official part of the saga, as it does not come directly from Akira Toriyama or his successor Toyotarou. However, it is fun to see how a fan of Dragon Ball would act in the world if he knows what happens next.
In Pokémon GO, Dynamax Articuno is waiting for you for the first time. We have looked into how to best defeat the monster for you.
When will the Pokémon be available? Dynamax Articuno will make its debut in the game as part of Dyna Monday on January 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Afterwards, the Pokémon will be available in Dynamax battles until January 27, 2025.
To defeat the Pokémon and add it to your collection, you should prepare optimally. We have looked into how to do this best for you.
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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer
1. Use the best counters against Dynamax Articuno
What weaknesses does Articuno have? Dynamax Articuno has the types Flying and Ice. This gives the monster a double weakness against Rock-type attacks as well as a single weakness to Electric, Fire, and Steel. The fact that there are currently no good Rock attackers in the Dynamax area, has already caused frustration in the community.
Which monsters should I attack with? Depending on which monsters you have been able to add to your collection so far, you can rely on the following Pokémon. Make sure that your Pokémon knows the right Dynamax attack.
Pokémon
Fast Attack
Gigantamax Rhyperior
Spark
Gigantamax Charizard
Fire Spin
Dyna Metagross
Bullet Punch
Dyna Excadrill
Metal Claw
Dyna Cinderace
Fire Spin
Dyna Rhyperior
Spark
Dyna Charizard
Fire Spin
Dyna Kingler
Metal Claw
Dyna Machamp
Bullet Punch
Which monsters should I defend with? Use one of the following Pokémon to take attacks from Articuno until you have charged your Dyna Meter, and then switch to your attacking Pokémon.
Pokémon
Fast Attack
Gigantamax Lapras
Water Gun
Gigantamax Blastoise
Bite
Dyna Metagross
Bullet Punch
Dyna Kingler
Metal Claw
Dyna Inteleon
Water Gun
2. Switch your Pokémon
Dyna Articuno is a 5-star Dyna battle. Therefore, you will need to have multiple Pokémon in the fight and use them strategically. Use defending Pokémon to absorb attacks and charge your Dyna Meter, and then switch to your attacking Pokémon.
Once you have performed your Dyna attacks, you should switch back to your defending Pokémon to recharge your Dyna Meter again. Depending on the size and strength of your team, you should also remember to perform the Dyna Shield and Dyna Heal.
3. Bring enough trainers
Dyna Articuno will probably not be easy to defeat. However, with an optimal team and a good tactic, it should already be possible to defeat the Pokémon with 2 trainers.
If you are currently missing good Dyna Pokémon or have not been able to strengthen them, it is better to plan for more trainers. A maximum of 4 trainers can start the Dyna battle together in a group.
The more trainers you have, the easier the battle will be. Make sure to communicate who takes which role in the battle (damage, shield, healing).
The best counter Pokémon will not perform well if they are not properly strengthened and optimized. Evolve your Pokémon to the highest level possible and level them up to make them stronger so they can deal and take more damage.
Additionally, your Pokémon should know the right moves. If they do not have these yet, use your TMs to be able to use the best moves in battle.
Remember that your Pokémon’s fast attack determines which Dyna attack it can use.
In January, not only will Dyna battles with the 3 legendary birds be waiting for you. There are many other events and content that await you, and in which you can participate. You can find out what they are in our overview of all events in January 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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