In Fallout 76, the update “Radiant Depths” has launched and with it its first raid. This throws you challenging bosses and strong loot. Especially Raiders from Destiny 2 might find it a challenge.
What kind of update is this? The update “Radiant Depths” brings the first raid to Fallout 76. It lets you break into an Enclave lab to face dangers and eliminate them if possible.
The bosses are tough and much stronger than those from the normal events in Appalachia, so it is important to start off with the best endgame builds and strong allies. We will show you just how difficult the raid really is.
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Fallout 76 shows its first raid: Radiant Depths
New raid makes your endgame builds look weak
How difficult is the raid? The raid is really difficult, especially for players who are not well prepared. The activity resembles a stripped-down version of those you know from Destiny 1 & 2. You fight against different bosses, have to wander through an area, and try not to die.
To start the “Radiant Depths”, you don’t need a team, but it is recommended due to the difficulty. Furthermore, you need a well-crafted endgame build with God-Rolls and strong armor. Consumables like Stim-Packs or buffs like Psycho are also advantageous to achieve the highest possible damage output.
The raid consists of 5 phases. After each phase, there is a “checkpoint” where you can repair your equipment, refill your inventory, or adjust your build. In each phase, each player only has one life; if you die, you have to wait until your team wipes or completes the instance – pretty much like the raids from Destiny.
What rewards await at the end of the raid? There are no exotics, but there are legendaries such as weapons and armor with up to 4 stars. There should also be blueprints fitting the theme of the raid to craft new items.
The new competitor of EA FC 25 is called UFL and will be officially released on December 5, 2024. Some streamers have already been able to play the early access version of the new football simulator. A major German content creator could not win despite having the best possible team and is punished for his mistakes. In a conclusion, he also finds praise for this.
Which streamer are we talking about? EliasN97 is one of the most successful streamers in Germany and in global comparison a true giant. He reaches an average of around 30,000 viewers with his streams, sometimes even up to 70,000 viewers (via sullygnome).
His career began back then as an e-professional for FIFA at Hertha BSC Berlin. At that time, he became known for good gameplay and a friendly approach to his community. But his outbursts in the Weekend League, the most competitive mode in FIFA, also became a trademark of EliasN97.
What kind of game is UFL? UFL is from the small developer studio “Strikerz”, which is taking on its first major project in the gaming industry. The game was announced at Gamescom 2021.
For several years, the company has been working on its own football simulation. After the official release (December 5, 2024), it will be free to play on all consoles and will be a pure online game.
Now EliasN97 was able to test the early access with the best possible team in UFL and had much praise for the game, even though not everything worked smoothly yet.
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UFL: New EA-FC competitor shows Cristiano Ronaldo tricking and scoring goals
EliasN97 praises 4 things in UFL
What does EliasN97 praise in UFL? Even before he delves into the gameplay, he praises the idea of the “unlimited game cycle,” meaning the progress you achieve in UFL is permanently retained. You do not need to buy a new version every year and start over at “0”.
After 3 hours of gameplay, he was primarily convinced by 3 things:
the speed of the fast players is noticeable: Unlike FC 25, you can exploit the speed of faster players better again, even outsmart an opponent with a sprint
shots are very powerful: Especially with the strongest players, shots from promising positions have a high success rate
Defending is more manual compared to FC 25 and thus skill-based: poor defending would be punished more effectively, as the AI of the CPU players is not as strong as in FC 25
Especially the manual defending is, in his opinion, a decisive point why he could not achieve a win in his first game against a real opponent, despite having the best possible team in UFL.
You can watch the highlights of the first game here once again:
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Former e-athlete punished for his mistakes – and finds it good
After EliasN97 had warmed up with streamer buddy and business partner Sidney Friede, he went into his first real game.
How did EliasN97’s first real game go? The streamer and former e-athlete went into his first game with his team filled with star players against an opponent who at that time had a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, so a rather negative record.
EliasN97 had the clearly stronger team. The best player on the opponent’s team had just an 81 rating. In comparison, the content creator had 7 players with a rating of 90 or higher on his team, and the worst player in the star lineup had a rating of 85.
In the game, the streamer took an early lead but allowed too many clear chances on the other side, which he attributed to his poor defensive work. As a result, he conceded 2 goals but managed to equalize (final score 2:2).
His opponent showed him in many situations how well one can defend even with poor players in defense. EliasN97 noted on this topic that it would be proof of what one can achieve with skill in UFL. He repeatedly stated that, therefore, one does not necessarily need the best players to be successful.
That would be one of the things he finds good about UFL.
What does EliasN97 think is improvable in UFL? In conclusion of his first 3 hours of play, the expert draws a conclusion. In addition to the things he praises, he lists 4 criticisms that he finds worthy of improvement:
the animations for goalkeepers and some shots are still too unrealistic: goalkeepers are too strong, some shots have too much power
the graphics in general need to improve
skill moves are still too complicated and need to be simplified
there needs to be a game mode like the weekend league in EA FC to spark and maintain player interest
To build the perfect team for the weekend league in FC 25, you can get help from a useful tool. On MeinMMO, we have looked at and compared various squad builders. You can read the comparison of how they work and how you can use them optimally here: EA FC 25: Squad Builder – comparison and guide for your perfect team
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In Throne and Liberty, there is a battle pass where you can earn star crystals, but if you don’t spend them, they will be converted into high-quality recovery crystals.
Why should you spend your star crystals today? Through the battle pass, you receive various loot items, including star crystals. These can be used to purchase additional items in the current “Star of the Phantom Pathfinder’s Shop.”
However, it is not possible to save the star crystals for the next battle pass to use them later. At the end of the battle pass season, the star crystals will be converted into high-quality recovery crystals. The current battle pass ends today, so you should spend your star crystals now before it’s too late.
How quickly time can fly in Throne and Liberty can be seen here:
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192 versus 4 hours: Woman competes with Throne and Liberty for her boyfriend’s time, clearly losing
Equally important are the additional resistance contracts that reward you with loot after successful completions. Since the number of resistance contracts is limited, it is good that you can still acquire some with star crystals.
You should also not overlook the attribute extraction stones and attribute conversion stones. With them, you can enhance your equipment, making you stronger in the game.
Since soon the new weapon – the spear – will be introduced, you can also spend your star crystals on the mastery report. This book grants you a buff that increases the acquisition of weapon mastery experience when spending abyss contract marks by 30 percent for 60 minutes.
If you need help or have questions about the new free MMORPG Throne and Liberty, be sure to check out our overview. There we have compiled all the important guides for the game so that you don’t miss anything: Throne and Liberty: All guides for starting the new MMORPG.
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The Austrian jessirocks is one of the biggest German-speaking streamers for Diablo 4. Now he is being unfaithful to the ARPG – the new flame? Path of Exile 2.
What kind of streamer is he? The Austrian jessirocks specializes in hack and slays. He streamed Diablo 3 for almost 4,500 hours on Twitch, and for Diablo 4, it’s another 1,500 hours – in Path of Exile, the streamer has streamed “only” 830 hours.
Path of Exile 2: The Cinematic Intro of the Greatest Diablo Competitor
Streamer announces switch to Path of Exile 2
This is what the streamer says: In a video from December 4, 2024, jessirocks says: “The rumors are true – I was poached and bought by Path of Exile.” It’s simply time to let his “contract” with Blizzard expire.
Just a few moments later, however, jessirocks clarifies the joke: As most viewers can probably guess, the announcement is not entirely accurate.
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While the video is thoroughly humorous, there is genuine discontent from some viewers. Some accuse the streamer in the YouTube comments of being a “fair-weather fan.”
The criticism does not seem to come from people who have a problem with Path of Exile, but rather from those who view Diablo 4 critically. They feel jessirocks has praised Blizzard’s ARPG too positively in the past and is now just wanting to ride the hype around Path of Exile.
Overall, however, the announcement is received positively. On one hand, by people who no longer want to play Diablo 4 and are looking forward to Path of Exile, and on the other by those who are simply happy for the streamer and enjoy watching him regardless of the game.
Fans particularly praise that jessirocks is transparent and advocates for smaller streamers. He encouraged viewers to keep the paid subscriptions that are necessary to receive the coolest Twitch drops at release with smaller streamers who have been showcasing Path of Exile for a long time.
Is this unusual? Not really, it’s quite normal for streamers to at least take a look at the release of a new game in their preferred genre. By the start of Season 7 in January, many will likely return to Diablo 4.
From this point on, experience shows that switching between games occurs depending on where there are exciting new contents. jessirocks admits that Diablo 4 is currently in a “downtime,” as there are no new contents, and some quality features are also still pending. Blizzard will definitely have that fixed in half a year.
In a stream about Path of Exile, the streamer emphasized a week earlier that despite everything, Diablo 4 is still a great game. Nonetheless, he praises that with Path of Exile 2 a new competitor is entering the field that could “give Blizzard a little wake-up call.”
Finally, PoE is no longer a niche game developed by “5 guys in a basement,” but has a powerful company like Tencent backing it and the necessary funding.
The sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei continues to make noticeable progress during its early access phase. With the next content update, essential systems for a functioning player economy will be introduced.
What have the developers announced? On playpaxdei.com, the Pax Dei team announced that the next update for the early access version of the MMORPG will focus on the player economy. The following features are planned:
The introduction of gold as the standard currency for player trading. Gold can be looted from NPCs.
Players can build a market stall to showcase goods, crafted items, or rare resources. When multiple traders collaborate, they can establish large marketplaces. Through permissions, traders define who may buy and who may not (important for, for example, guild-exclusive market stalls).
Players can browse the market stalls of other players and use filtering and sorting functions to display desired goods.
Gold can be used to acquire grace. Grace represents divine favor and serves as a resource for performing miracles (unique, non-combat spells like blessings that improve crafting skills).
The trailer for the early access launch of Pax Dei:
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Pax Dei: Trailer for the Early Access launch shows beautiful medieval world
Are there more details? In a further FAQ on playpaxdei.com, the developers answered the most important questions about the new features. The article indicates that marketplaces will only be customizable in later updates. Additionally, different variants of market stalls for alchemists, craftsmen, and lumberjacks are expected to be introduced at some point.
It is also planned that marketplaces will be displayed on the map at some point, that goods from a marketplace can be viewed from a greater distance eventually, and that traders will receive detailed information about their trading activities through logs.
Clarification on Crafting
What about crafting? In a third article on playpaxdei.com, the developers addressed player feedback regarding the crafting system. Here are the main insights:
The adjustment of the skill cap from 41 to 40 was only a fix for a visual bug.
Leveling alchemy is time-consuming, and that is intentional. The goal is not for all skills to be mastered by a single character; rather, there should be specialists who have invested much time in their field.
The recent adjustments for stack sizes did not affect all resources. For bones, for example, a corresponding increase in stacks is expected soon.
Currently, jewelcrafting is still quite weak compared to other professions. This is expected to change by spring 2025 when the connection with enchanting will be better developed.
Further adjustments for resource and creature spawns will be made to enhance the farmability of certain materials.
What is the current state of Pax Dei? At the beginning of November, a major update called Proving Grounds was released for the early access version of Pax Dei, which partially reset the progress made up to that point. There were extensive adjustments to terrain, biomes, crafting, building structures, combat, PvE challenges, UI, camera, and much more.
The next major update for EA FC 25 is live. The Pitch Notes for the update announce 2 changes that are sure to please the community. On MeinMMO, we present to you the two most important changes and summarize all other adjustments for you.
What kind of update is this? The Frost Update is almost a traditional update that appears annually during the pre-Christmas season.
The update is available on PlayStation 5 with a size of 2.16 GB and has been available for download since early Wednesday afternoon (December 4, 2024). It brings several important changes.
Essentially, the adjustments refer to the following 6 aspects:
Rush updates based on community feedback
Gameplay updates based on community feedback and FC IQ
Ultimate Team
Career mode
Clubs
Visual updates
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
Title Update 6 addresses kick-off bug and rush issues
What are the main innovations? In addition to numerous smaller adjustments, two innovations in particular could have a major impact on gameplay.
Kick-off bug is to be prevented by smarter runs
The kick-off bug has been notorious in the community for years. Many players exploit the moments after the kick-off to easily bypass the opposing defense with a long, high pass. If one did not consciously select one of their defenders manually, there was practically no chance to defend this play.
EA has recognized this problem and is now responding with increased intelligence for the defenders, to better manage the deep runs of attackers after the kick-off.
Rush mode with less game time and controller blocking
In Rush mode, there are also two important innovations for you. The game time in Rush mode has been reduced from 7 to 5 minutes. EA states: “We have found that 95% of all matches were won by the teams that were in the lead from the 5th minute onwards. A more dynamic game and the possibility for comebacks are expected.” (via EA.com).
However, for many players, it will be much more important that EA is working to recognize those who block the controller in Rush and thus do not really participate in the game. The likelihood that such players will be kicked out of the active Rush match is now said to be significantly higher.
What else does the update reveal? EA has also used the Pitch Notes for the Frost Update to announce future changes for certain criticisms from the community:
Many fans are eagerly awaiting new information about GTA 6. There has been little news on that front for a long time. In contrast, GTA Online receives regular updates. Rockstar has now announced a new scenario, and there is an Easter egg hidden in the background. Some fans believe: This must be related to GTA 6.
What is the new update? The new update for GTA Online is titled Agents of Sabotage. In it, you return to Darnell Bros. This is a textile factory that played an important role in the GTA 5 campaign. In Agents of Sabotage, you work with Jodi Marshall and the Russian Parvel.
The update offers familiar new content, such as cars. The trailer shows vehicles with laser weapons. You will probably be able to buy those again. However, much more important for many is the key art for the update, as it hides a small detail. Fans are again directly thinking of GTA 6.
You can find a trailer for Agents of Sabotage here:
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GTA Online – Trailer for the new update Agent of Sabotage
Fans see another hint at GTA 6
What detail is it about? Agents of Sabotage has another key art that is supposed to summarize and present the update. You can see 4 sections and 3 characters in the foreground. One section has caught the attention of many fans.
The key art for Agents of Sabotage.
In the upper right, you can see a character at computers trying to steal a gold statue. On the table is a green statue that should be familiar to GTA fans. User @TGGonYT also noticed this x.com. The statue is a hidden package from GTA: Vice City. There, it was a collectible item that could unlock money and items for you.
Under the tweet, many fans believe that this must be a hint at GTA 6 since the upcoming game is also set in Vice City. Whether they really believe it is a hint about GTA 6 or if it is just despair speaking from them is questionable. Many are also mocking the lack of information in the tweet.
Since the release of the first trailer in 2023, GTA fans have been longing for new concrete information about the upcoming game, which hasn’t had a new trailer in a year. When new images or teasers will be released is still unclear. If you want to indulge in nostalgia until then, take a look at this list: The 5 coolest main characters from Grand Theft Auto ranked
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Pokémon GO brings back a feature that was recently removed. However, this feature has unfortunately been slightly adjusted upon its return.
What kind of change is this? Just before the big Nature Zone event in Pokémon GO, there was an update that brought a significant improvement to the game. This allowed you to join your friends who were in raids via Remote Raid and even invite your own friends to the raid.
However, with the end of the Nature Zone, the feature in Pokémon GO was disabled again, much to the dismay of many trainers. Now it is once again available in the game, albeit in a weakened form.
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Joining yes, inviting no
What does the feature look like now? You now once again have the opportunity to join your friends when they are in raids. You can also filter your friends list accordingly to see friends who are currently active in a raid.
However, it is no longer possible for you to invite additional friends to the lobby, and they cannot invite their friends either. This was still possible in November but has now been removed with the reintroduction of the feature. You can only join a raid in this way alone.
Additionally, this method is only possible for raids that can generally be accessed with a Remote Raid Pass. This therefore excludes Crypto Raids and Elite Raids.
“Note that once you join a raid from your friends list, you cannot invite any other trainers from your friends list to this specific raid. Certain types of raids that cannot be joined via Remote Raids, such as Crypto Raids and Elite Raids, cannot be accessed through the friends list.”
What do you think about this? Do you think the feature still has a great value in this way? If you want to test the feature yourself, you will have many opportunities again in the coming weeks. Because there are several raids coming up in which you can participate: All raid hours and legendary bosses in December 2024.
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League of Legends celebrated its 15th birthday in 2024. In the history of the popular MOBA, there have been many iconic game modes and patches that can no longer be played today. Many players wish for a LoL-Classic in the style of WoW. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes wonders, though, if that could work.
What is it about? League of Legends has been around for 15 years, and many players naturally associate nostalgic feelings with the MOBA from Riot. Accordingly, it is not surprising that players also long for old modes or even past seasons and patches.
Regularly, there are posts on reddit expressing a desire for a LoL-Classic. In the style of WoW Classic, players want to relive old content. As much as I would love to indulge in old modes or seasons, I strongly believe that it wouldn’t work with everything.
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There is a reason why old game modes were removed
There are essentially two Classic Wishes of many players. On one hand, they want old modes back that Riot has previously introduced. This includes not just fun modes like Doombots or Dark Star: Singularity, but also old “permanent” modes like Dominion or Twisted Treeline.
When it comes to seasonal fun modes, I have to agree with all players. They are currently available, but they only rotate between known modes, and Riot is not even close to maximizing the potential that exists. Sure, Arena is really fun and Ultimate Spellbook is good for a break. But the creative variety of the past is missing. Where is the Doombots of Doom, where you had to play against overpowered bots together?
To be honest, I see the topic of Dominion and Twisted Treeline much more negatively. As much as some players miss the modes: hardly anyone played them compared to regular LoL or ARAM. Should Dominion or Twisted Treeline return, I firmly believe they wouldn’t be played for long.
Especially Twisted Treeline is too competitively designed to just throw it in like a fun mode “in between”. Also, balancing multiple “permanent” modes would require more development resources than time-limited fun modes. Riot would rather focus on balancing the main game.
An MMORPG is perfectly set up for that. There is a red thread one can follow that brings back familiar content. Perfect for casuals to relive old times. In MOBAs, though, it’s a little different.
There are no raids or major events to look forward to. There are patches that had a certain meta. LoL is, even in the casual area, a game that most players want to play efficiently all the time. Patches are supposed to counteract that; no champion should be permanently too strong. Certain mechanics were removed for a reason.
The meta of that time is fixed. In other words, you still know today what was strong. I doubt there would be a lasting incentive to play old patches “for fun”. And as unfair and fun as some metas sound, they were incredibly boring and frustrating for many players.
For me, another fan idea would be more exciting. Champions should compete against each other in their strongest state. So several patches against each other. Whether that could be technically implemented easily is probably a difficult question to answer.
Many are probably wondering why Teamfight Tactics is able to bring back old seasons. Regularly, old patches, slightly altered, come back. This works quite well for TFT because it has fixed units and themes that can be brought back. And probably more importantly: For monetization, that is irrelevant.
The boards and the legends that can be acquired with real money work, regardless of which patch. For a LoL-Classic with old patches, that is difficult because many champions, and more importantly, many skins did not even exist then.
Modes like Swarm or events like Dark Star: Singularity are another issue, as they exist to promote skin lines. Swarm came when corresponding skins were released. Rotating fun modes can create a profitable synergy with monetization. However, it is unknown whether this really has an impact on sales.
Casuals are incredibly important and relaxed modes are a cornerstone
The competitive ranking will always be the main point of LoL. But one must also think of more relaxed players. I personally know many who really only play ARAM. However, several modes and especially a large catalog of rotating fun modes can engage regular players more in the game, especially when ranked play becomes frustrating again.
In RailGods of Hysteria on Steam, you wander through a world ravaged by unspeakable horrors. Fortunately, you have the right means of transport: a living locomotive that is not powered by – let’s say “traditional” – fuels.
What kind of game is this? RailGods of Hysteria is a survival game with an isometric camera, so you look down at your character from a slightly angled view. In it, you fight for survival alone or with up to three other players against eerie creatures.
The release of the game is scheduled for 2025. However, from December 5 to December 11, there will be a playtest for which you can register on Steam. In the trailer, the developers show the first gameplay from their game:
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RailGods of Hysteria: Trailer for the new survival game on Steam
Surviving on a Nightmare Locomotive
What is the game about? The developers at Troglobytes Games were strongly inspired by the horror literature of H. P. Lovecraft for the setting. The “Great Old Ones” have ravaged the world and turned reality into a single nightmare.
You will only survive this nightmare with the help of a RailGod – a living (if that is what you can call it) locomotive. It will be your fortress on rails. However, it is not fueled by coal but – as expected – by the flesh of your enemies.
The individual cars of your RailGod can be highly customized. The train is not only a fortress on rails but also your home. Additionally, the RailGod grants you special powers if you prove to be a good servant.
Your journeys should be well thought out, as the madness of the world affects your mental state. The train is your refuge, where you are protected from this madness and can regenerate. The many tentacles protruding from it won’t bother you.
The new mounts, the Saikriis, have won the hearts of many fans since the beta of Monster Hunter Wilds. Soon, voices were raised wishing they could customize their mounts however they liked. This feature has now been confirmed in the preview. The fans already know exactly what they want to do with it.
What can be customized? So far, players could mainly customize their character and their Palico as they wished. In Monster Hunter Rise, it was also possible to customize and create one’s mount in a similar way. And this will also be possible in Monster Hunter Wilds, as was confirmed in the preview version in Japan.
Here are the things you can customize on your Saikrii (Eng. Seikret):
Skin color
Color of the inner feathers
Color of the outer feathers
Pattern width
Pattern color
Pattern opacity
Eye color (individually for left and right)
Decoration type
Type of pendant
Name
It will also be possible to customize your own camps that you can set up in the world. You can let your imagination run wild in terms of design, colors, and furniture . A feature that many fans may not have considered, but are nonetheless excited about.
Here you can watch 20 minutes of gameplay from the preview version:
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Monster Hunter Wilds: 20-minütiges Gameplay zeigt Karminwald und neue Monster
“That wasn’t even on my list of things I’m looking forward to”
What plans does the community have? On Reddit and x.com, many players are excited and exchanging ideas about the possibilities that come with this. Many of them are already talking about the customization options for the camps, something they hadn’t even thought about before and are now looking forward to all the colorful tents (via reddit.com).
User Grotwurks writes under a post on x.com: “That wasn’t even on my list of things I’m looking forward to… Well… How could I not think of that!”
The editor for your custom mount
Especially for the customization of the Saikriis, fans seem to have specific ideas on Reddit. Many already envision a bunch of Saikriis in Chocobo style (you know, those yellow birds from Final Fantasy) zooming through the Crimson Forest. Or as Yoshi – of course only with a matching hunter styled like Mario or Luigi. However, some have other ideas and plans:
Lich180 wonders (via Reddit): “Can I create a fluorescent horror that burns the retinas of everyone?”
Ubeube_Purple21 is excited (via Reddit): “I can finally model mine after my bird.”
Purple-Teach8783 comments (via Reddit): “I will definitely create one with a magpie theme! Aaaaaah!”
On x.com, very similar ideas can be found, and many fans comment that they are trying to implement their own birds.
Originally, Fantasian Neo Dimension was released for Apple Arcade. With its release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, this JRPG is now accessible to a wider audience. 2 features are responsible for making the old-fashioned gameplay suitable for every RPG fan – even for MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen.
One of my greatest passions is probably Japanese role-playing games. That’s why I couldn’t be happier this year, as several major JRPG hits like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Persona 3 Reload are coming to the video game market in 2024.
To perfectly round off the year, I dived into the world of the remake Fantasian Neo Dimension. Originally, the game came out for Apple Arcade in 2021, and now it is also available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Fantasian Neo Dimension is a role-playing game created by two famous personalities from the Final Fantasy universe. On one hand, the father of Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi, was involved in the title, and on the other hand, composer Nobou Uematsu.
Since Sakaguchi is responsible for the older Final Fantasy parts, it’s no surprise that Fantasian Neo Dimension relies on mechanics that date back to when Japanese role-playing games were just emerging. However, even though many mechanics are quite old-fashioned, 2 specific features convinced me to play the title.
You can watch the trailer for Fantasian Neo Dimension here:
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Fantasian Neo Dimension: The Trailer for the Release Date Announcement
2 features make Fantasian a must for every RPG fan
Fantasian Neo Dimension relies on mechanics, that are typical for earlier JRPGs, including the older Final Fantasy titles. These include:
Save points at fixed locations activated by a floating crystal.
Cutscenes cannot be skipped, so in the worst case, you have to watch the same scene multiple times.
Hours of grinding to be strong enough to face the boss enemies.
There are random battles when you move across the map. The frequency is so high that you’ll stop every few meters and have to engage in a battle.
Modern role-playing games try to prevent such old-fashioned mechanics and therefore include sufficient quality-of-life improvements. These include free saving, an option to skip cutscenes, and various difficulty levels.
But despite the many JRPG features from an ancient era that may seem daunting at first glance, 2 features saved the fun of the game for me.
Who is speaking here? Jasmin Beverungen loves role-playing games and (almost) everything that comes from Japan. She is particularly fond of JRPGs, as they often focus on emotional stories with dramatic twists. In addition to Final Fantasy, the Persona series is also among her favorite Japanese role-playing games.
On one hand, with the console and PC remake, there is the option to choose between two difficulty levels. In the original version, there was only one difficulty level that was quite challenging. The development team seems to know that the original version was hard, as the then-only difficulty level is now the “Hard” option.
A new addition is the ability to choose “Normal” as a difficulty level. And what can I say: The difficulty level is just right for me. I hate grinding for hours just to defeat a boss enemy. With the normal difficulty level, it rarely happened that I had to level up once or twice to beat an enemy.
I was also never pulled out of the story for long. The story has its emotional peaks and exciting twists that I didn’t expect. If I had to grind for hours in front of a boss, I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy it in one go.
On the other hand, there is a useful feature that I would wish for in every game with random battles. In Fantasian, there is the so-called Dimengeon machine. This allows you to save enemies from random battles and store them for later. With the machine, it’s possible to save up to 30 enemies.
The machine is so good because it didn’t pull me out of exploration. Without the device, it’s annoying to walk through the game world. I couldn’t take 20 steps in an enemy area without being attacked by monsters.
This is especially unfortunate because the game world consists of handcrafted dioramas. I couldn’t get enough of many places and wanted to admire the beautiful game world in peace. Every object seemed perfectly placed and beautifully designed, making me feel like a dwarf in a clay world.
Thanks to the Dimengeon machine, I could save the battles and deal with them later. This even brought a bit of strategy with it, as I could gauge when the next level-up would happen and my health and mana points would refill.
It’s even possible to empty the machine by paying a fee. This way, random battles can be completely bypassed if one is not in the mood for them. The only exception is that each new type of enemy appears at least once as a battle. But I would recommend everyone to participate in every battle to level high enough for the enemies.
New features for the PC and console version of Fantasian
Through the two features, the game became much more enjoyable for me. I can also imagine that it could open the door for many players who otherwise can’t deal with feature relics of old JRPGs.
In addition to the normal difficulty level, an English and Japanese voiceover has been added, which greatly enhances the dry dialogues. The customizable background music is also a nice gift, especially for fans of Final Fantasy. Because there is the option to choose background music from various games in the Final Fantasy series. It brings back memories!
Pro
Breathtaking visuals of the diorama worlds
Dimengeon machine collects random battles and saves time
Beautiful music, partly from Final Fantasy
Emotional story with exciting twists
Contra
Cutscenes cannot be skipped
No free saving option available
Those who are not bothered by the negative aspects of the game or are generally fans of old-school JRPGs will likely have a great time with Fantasian. But even newcomers in the JRPG field, who want to experience the essence of older role-playing games, have a good option with this game.
A player in Pokémon TCG Pocket has built a deck around Caterpie and is pursuing his own personal goal. Now he has succeeded in not losing for the first time, and all he needed was the favor of another player.
What is the worst card? The grass-type Pokémon Caterpie is considered one of the worst cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Its only attack “Finding Friends” is not an attack against the opponent, but merely a way for the player to draw a Pokémon card from the deck.
While Caterpie can evolve into Metapod and then into Butterfree to attack, the basic Pokémon has no real chance on its own.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket scores with pure nostalgia
Caterpie finally finds a friend in Pokémon TCG Pocket
How did the battle end? In a reddit post, the user Jumbunckley shows that he did not win, but reached a tie. After 30 turns, the battle is automatically ended and results in a draw.
A fact that was not known to all players, as can be gathered from the comments under the reddit post: “Wait… there’s a turn limit?” (Ursus_mellifera on reddit)
What was the player’s goal? Jumbunckley did not intend to win, but wanted, as stated by the attack of Caterpie, to find friends. He did this by encountering another player who chose not to attack.
The other player did have a Gengar deck that had enough energy to attack, but chose not to.
Jumbunckley proudly announced on reddit: “The world laughed at my pure Caterpie deck. But it finally did not lose!”
How does the community react? The community finds the story about Caterpie heartwarming:
agenhym (on reddit): “The truth is that Gengar just wanted to find a friend too.”
HarbingerOfMann (on reddit): “Sometimes the true friend we find is the stranger we battled against.”
Braccus_Rex (on reddit): “Good job! You’re doing great, kid! I’m so glad he found a friend.”
A player buys a motherboard for his gaming PC. But at home he must realize that the seller forgot his CPU on the motherboard.
A user wanted to assemble a gaming PC and bought a used motherboard. But when he opens the package, he must realize that a processor is already mounted on the motherboard. The seller probably forgot the CPU there.
What does the player write about this? The buyer explains himself in another post that he bought the motherboard and a few case fans through Facebook Marketplace. And he assumes that the seller will contact him as soon as he notices his mistake. After all, it should be noticeable if a CPU worth 500 euros suddenly goes missing (via reddit.com):
I got it from Facebook Marketplace, only bought a motherboard and some case fans, the seller will probably contact me soon once he realizes his mistake.
What kind of CPU is that? The processor is the i9 13900k. It is a high-end processor of the 13th generation from Intel, so it is no longer the newest CPU on the market. The price is currently at least 500 euros according to geizhals.de. AMD’s alternative is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the very new Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is currently sold out everywhere. On Amazon, AMD already dominates the Intel CPUs.
But the Intel CPU does not only excite the community, as it has been considered problematic in recent weeks.
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Battlemage: Check out Intel’s new graphics cards in the video
Intel’s processors of the 13th and 14th generation are controversial among gamers
What is the problem? Intel has been struggling with technical problems with its processors of the 13th and 14th generation in recent weeks and months. Gamers complained about performance losses and even about long-term damage to their hardware. GameStar Tech explains the problem with Intel in more detail.
By now, Intel claims to have addressed the issues with several BIOS updates, but many gamers remain skeptical. After all, one should be able to expect a processor for 500 euros to function perfectly.
What are the reactions? In the comments under the thread, some also explain that the seller might not want his CPU back at all. Because the processor could already be damaged, as the previous owner had the problems that many Intel owners report.
The buyer should definitely inspect the CPU thoroughly and in particular install the new BIOS update. Only then could he be absolutely sure that neither the CPU nor the motherboard are damaged. Because in the worst case, the previous owner might have just sold his junk to the buyer for profit:
Used chips from the 13th and 14th generation are always regarded as a coin toss with their early failure problems. I wouldn’t be surprised if the previous owner had issues and decided to pass it on to the next guy. It could also work, and the guy made an honest mistake, but I would take all precautions with these [chips].
What comes next for Intel? The market still mainly offers processors from Intel and AMD, but Nvidia is allegedly also very interested in the CPU market. This could become interesting for gamers in the long run if a third manufacturer brings powerful processors to the gaming market.
Recently, Intel presented its next generation of graphics cards. The new graphics cards seem very attractive, especially in terms of pricing. And many gamers hope that Intel could hit it big this time. Because the first generation of dedicated GPUs didn’t go so well for Intel. This was mainly due to driver and software issues: “Budget Gaming is back” – Intel presents two graphics cards and could fulfill many gamers’ wishes
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The last season in Pokémon GO was all about the Dynamax feature. A new item introduced for this has caused frustration and criticism in the community.
What is this item? In Pokémon GO, the Dyna-Mushroom is a new item. When you use this item, it doubles the damage of your Pokémon’s attacks in Dynamax and Gigantamax battles for 30 minutes.
This bonus is expected to be helpful especially in challenging Gigantamax battles, of which there will be a brand new Gigantamax monster this coming weekend that requires a large number of trainers. However, so far the item has not been well received in the community.
Check out the new season of Pokémon GO in the trailer here:
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Pokémon GO reveals the new season Dual Destiny in the trailer
High Costs, Little Benefit
What is the community criticizing? The main point of criticism from the community is the high costs of the Dyna-Mushrooms. For a single Dyna-Mushroom, you have to pay 400 PokéCoins, and for a pack of 3 mushrooms, you pay 1,000 coins.
Due to the limitation of 50 free coins that you can receive daily in Pokémon GO, you will have to save for quite some time if you want to acquire Dyna-Mushrooms without spending real money. You would need to save for 8 days for a single mushroom, and for the 3-pack, even 20 days.
What does the community say about this? It is difficult to find positive feedback in the comments on this topic. Player dartheduardo accuses Niantic, for example, of deliberately making Gigantamax battles so difficult so that trainers would buy the item.
He writes on Reddit: “The old ‘create a problem and sell a solution’ tactic. Older than time itself.”
The creator of the post points out: These prices are disgusting for a F2P player.
In another post on Reddit, trainers list alternatives that they would prefer to the cost of a Dyna-Mushroom. The post creator lists the following alternatives that you could also get for the price of 400 coins:
2 Remote Raid Passes (with 10 coins left over) or
5 Lucky Eggs or
4 Lure Modules or
4 Premium Battle Passes (with 50 coins left over)
Other trainers write about this:
“I will take the Remote Raid Passes,” writes Dense_Cellist9959
“To be honest, I would rather buy +100 capacity for the bag,” says Shinjosh13
“No, I would rather buy incubators or more storage capacity,” writes anthayashi
“lol I only spend my money on Remote Raid Passes, and only when I want a specific Pokémon, IV, or shiny. I love Pokémon, but PoGO has by far the worst microtransactions of all the games I’ve ever played,” notes trainer Kirby2k1
Not every anime can compete against the competition. A lame story or uninteresting characters can lead to hardly anyone watching the series. Ghost Stories, however, managed to save itself with a brilliant idea and is still being talked about today.
What kind of anime is this? Ghost Stories was released in 2000 and lasted for 20 episodes. It revolved around several children who get caught up in cases where ghosts are involved. With the help of a book that the protagonist received from his dead mother, they can track down and fight the ghosts.
Unfortunately, the anime was a complete flop on Japanese television. Therefore, Fuji TV, the rights holder of the series, came up with something special: The English studio ADV Films, responsible for the English dub, was allowed to do whatever they wanted with the series. There were just a few rules:
The names of the characters and ghosts could not be changed
The way the ghosts are exorcised could not be changed, as they are based on Japanese myths
The basic story of an episode could not be altered
The voice actors had complete freedom in what they said during the episodes. And to this day, the anime is considered legendary because many of the scenes are laugh-out-loud funny.
The trailer doesn’t hint at what actually goes on in the episodes:
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Ghost Stories: The Trailer for the Anime with English Dub
Voice actors can do whatever they want in the anime
What did the voice actors do? The voice actors touch upon every conceivable cliché. Movies, series, trends, real people are often the target of their jokes. Even the anime itself comes under fire, for example for its animations.
At times, even the backgrounds of the characters were changed. In the original, Satsuki’s best friend Momoko has supernatural powers, which allow her to communicate with ghosts. In the English dub, she is a born-again Christian who constantly has to make it clear that she is religious.
You can see some examples in the following video by YouTube user Bermm:
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Another character that was changed is Hajime. He was turned into the typical anime protagonist with a slight tendency toward the perverse. In one scene, for example, he leans against a wall and tells Satsuki that she should leave him alone as he needs to strike his typical anime pose.
However, there are also many jokes that target the LGBTQ+ community, foreigners, and disabled people. Therefore, the anime could be critical for viewers. Thus, you should only watch the anime if you can overlook such humor.
Did it help the anime? The great success was also absent in the English dub. However, the curious voice acting ensured that the anime did not fall into oblivion and is still known today for its legendary quotes.
In contrast, German dubs have a bad reputation, even though they are actually at a good level. They are among the best and most elaborate in the world. Why this is the case is explained by MeinMMO demon Cortyn in a separate article: Why German dubs are so bad for anime
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Soon, you will have the opportunity to watch entire episodes from the Anime of Pokémon. This news is sure to delight many fans, as the service was completely shut down just a few months ago. Now, it is returning in a new form.
What kind of provider is this? Pokémon TV was an app and website where fans could watch entire episodes and movies of Pokémon for free. Unfortunately, the service was discontinued on March 28, 2024 (via Bisafans). The app had already been unavailable for download since January 8, 2024.
Now, Pokémon TV is returning in a different form. In a few days, the service will be available on the official YouTube channel of Pokémon TV. There, it will be possible to watch complete episodes legally and for free.
Perhaps the episode will also explain why Meowth can talk:
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Why can Mauzi actually speak in the Pokémon series?
The most important information about Pokémon TV
When does the service start? The first content is expected to be available starting December 6, 2024. The channel itself has already been launched and can be subscribed to by you. This way, you won’t miss new content being uploaded to the YouTube channel.
What will be available to watch? So far, it has only been confirmed that there will be full episodes, livestreams, and compilations of content. Everything that is published on the YouTube channel will be in complete English audio.
Whether there will be a German audio version is still unknown. The number of available episodes, the frequency of their release, and how long the service will be available have yet to be revealed.
Where can I watch the episodes? The only requirement to watch the episodes is that you must have a YouTube account. The episodes can be found on the channel of Pokémon TV. This way, you can watch all the content without paying a single cent for it.
Remakes of movies have a reputation for often being worse than the original. Fortunately, this is not true for all remakes. Below, we present 5 examples that surpass their originals.
Re-making a movie does not necessarily show great creativity. However, Hollywood often relies on remakes because it is an easy way to repackage tried and tested stories.
This often leads to mediocre to poor results, which are a clear indication of the minimal effort involved. However, some films manage to far exceed their originals. The following list showcases five of the best that are worth watching. The order is purely random.
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Scarface
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Trailer for the dazzling gangster epic ‘Scarface’
The film by Brian De Palma, starring Al Pacino, is a remake of a film of the same name from 1932. Since the remake was released in 1983, the story was conveniently set in that very time.
This gives the remake a lot of 80s charm. The plot revolves around gangster Tony Montana and his rise in Miami, filled with many memorable moments. While the original was a good but not particularly remarkable gangster film for its time, the “new” Scarface had a significant impact on pop culture. A game like GTA Vice City draws heavily from the aesthetics and scenes of the film. The hip-hop scene often references it as well.
Fun fact: Initially, the violent scenes of the film caused controversy, leading to it being indexed in Germany until 2011 in its uncut version.
The Thing
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The Thing from Another World – Trailer for the Sci-Fi Classic by John Carpenter
Horror expert John Carpenter tackled a remake of The Thing in 1982. The original is a classic mix of horror and science fiction from the 1950s. However, only the remake can truly convey the horror of the source material.
The story, told from the perspective of a research team in Antarctica, is incredibly thrillingly staged. An alien creature can change shape at will and even impersonate one of the researchers. Who is “the thing”? This question looms throughout. Grandiose practical effects give the body horror a face – these are images you won’t forget. The whole chaos could have been avoided if one of the researchers had only spoken Norwegian.
Fun fact:The Thing received a prequel in the form of another film in 2011. Unfortunately, this film could not match the intensity of its predecessor.
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Right from the start of Path of Exile 2 in Early Access, there are free items that you can claim on Twitch. However, for the coolest item on Twitch, you will have to pay.
What’s the deal with the items? On Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:00 PM, the Early Access for Path of Exile 2 begins. While up to a million players will be unleashed into the world of PoE2, everyone who wants to wait for the launch or is looking for something to watch on their second monitor can also check out the new game on Twitch.
To make it really worthwhile, the developers have prepared Twitch Drops that you can earn for free by watching. However, for the coolest drop, you will need to spend money.
Here you can watch the cinematic intro of Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2: The Cinematic Intro of the Greatest Diablo Competitor
Two Weeks Filled with Drops
What Twitch drops are there? On Twitch, you can earn free cosmetic items by watching any stream of Path of Exile 2. In order to receive the drops, the stream you are watching must have the item receiving feature enabled.
For the first week of the game, from December 6 at 8:00 PM until December 14 at 9:00 AM, you will receive the “Energy Screw” effect, which makes lightning appear around your body when you take a sip from your flask.
Additionally, during the same period, you will unlock the item “Fair Helm Attachment,” which creates a golden sparkling halo above your head. You will receive both items after watching for 3 hours.
The cosmetic items Fair Helm Attachment (left) and Energy Screw (right)
What about the cool reward? In the second week of Path of Exile 2, there is only one cosmetic item to grab. A portal animation called “Portal Effect of the Temporal Lord.” You will receive this if you watch on Twitch between December 14 at 9:00 AM and December 22 at 9:00 AM.
The coolest reward from Path of Exile 2 on Twitch, however, is not free. The Chimera pet will follow you on your adventures, but only if you subscribe to two Twitch channels. While all other rewards are available just by watching, this pet will only be available for money.
You can either subscribe to a channel for two months or gift two subs. You have time between December 6 and December 22 to do this. Prime subs do not count.
Portal Effect of the Temporal Lord (left) and the cool Chimera pet (right)
How do I receive the drops? To receive your drops, you need to link your Twitch account with your Path of Exile account. Simply go to pathofexile.com and connect your Twitch account.
If you watch long enough on Twitch, you can easily claim the items in your inventory on twitch.tv. You must also collect the Chimera pet there before you receive it in the game.
The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K is an all-rounder for gamers. Razer primarily advertises a fast sensor and long battery life. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the mouse and explains whether the model is worth it.
What device is it about? With the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, Razer has released another variant of its popular Basilisk series. Among gamers, the Basilisk has long been referred to as a clone of Logitech’s G502, as Razer’s model is heavily based on Logitech’s mouse.
For its Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, Razer demands a recommended retail price of 180 Euros, with the market price currently at about 165 Euros. The identical Basilisk V3 Pro is similarly well equipped with the Focus Pro 30K and currently costs around 120 Euros. The wired version (Razer Basilisk V3) is available for about 70 Euros.
I currently own over 20 gaming mice and have tested over 15 keyboards. Privately, I also have over 10 sets of in-ear headphones. At MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Besides the PC and PS5, I am also using the Steam Deck.
Transparency notice: The review unit was provided to us by the manufacturer.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Technical Details:
Details
Sensor
Focus Pro, 2nd generation
Resolution
Up to 35,000 DPI
Switches
Optical switches, 3rd generation
Buttons
7 buttons
Design
White or black mouse. RGB lighting on the scroll wheel and side, asymmetrical right-handed mouse. Color cover freely selectable.
Gliding feet
4
Cable
Removable 2.0 m USB-C cable
Weight
112 grams
Price (RRP)
179.99 Euros
Scope of delivery, design, and build
What does the scope of delivery look like? In addition to the gaming mouse, the box contains a wireless USB adapter, a USB-A-to-C cable, and the obligatory manual.
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How is the mouse built? You can buy the mouse in various colors; I use the white model for the test. Alternatively, you can also purchase the mouse in black. The technology is identical across all colors.
On the top of the mouse, there are the main buttons and in between them is the scroll wheel. Above the scroll wheel, there are two small buttons behind the scroll wheel. The front button is for changing the scroll wheel. This allows you to switch between a notched scroll wheel and smooth scrolling.
On the underside, there is a switch for Bluetooth and wireless connection. Additionally, there is a switch here to change the profiles on the mouse.
On the underside, there is also an area that you can remove to insert a charging puck for the gaming mouse. The wireless charging system is reminiscent of Logitech’s G POWERPLAY.
The wireless adapter can also be stored in the underside of the mouse.
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, angled view from the front.
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs Basilisk V3 Pro 35K
Similarities: Both models share the same ergonomic right-handed shape and also use the same optics. The size and weight of around 112 grams are also identical. Both mice also use the same wireless charging system.
By the way, both mice officially cost the same recommended retail price of 179.99 Euros, but the older model (without 35K) is currently available at a lower price.
Differences: There are two important differences: On the one hand, the 35K variant has a better sensor (30K vs 35K). On the other hand, the battery in the 35K model is said to be 25% larger. The battery life improves on paper from 90 hours to 140 hours.
Build Quality
With the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, you get a well-constructed gaming mouse. The mouse feet and side rubber are firmly mounted, and no additional mouse feet or grip tape are included. During the shake and pressure test, the mouse creaks slightly on the right side, though there is no rattling.
As with most Basilisk mice (except for the Hyperspeed model), the battery is not interchangeable.
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, angled view.
Software
Razer utilizes the Synapse software for the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K. You can now use both the older Synapse 3.0 and the new 4.0 version. I will take a closer look at Razer Synapse 4.0, so I will still be using the old software version 3.0 for the mouse test.
Razer features a hub (Central), which integrates Synapse. From the central menu, you can go directly to your mouse or keyboard settings, and their own advertising for the store or “Razer Gold & Silver” is tasteful and unobtrusive. By the way, all this can also be disabled via the menu.
Razer Synapse 3.0 in the main view.
The menus of the software itself are somewhat nested and primarily consist of dropdown menus. You have to like that, but it can be quickly understood. Tool tips are also provided by Razer Synapse.
Also good: You can use the software in both a light and dark design. Unfortunately, there are no additional options available, such as color adjustments for the text or larger scaling.
Many details and fine adjustments can be found in the submenus of Synapse 3.0
Weight, ergonomics, and battery life
The weight: The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K weighs 112 grams and is therefore in the mid-range when compared to the competition:
The ergonomics: I have very large hands with a size of 19 centimeters. The ergonomics of the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K differ from the Logitech G502X. The two mice are approximately the same length (13 centimeters), but the Basilisk is half a centimeter narrower than the G502X Lightspeed (7.5 vs 8 cm).
The ergonomics are not necessarily worse, but the sniper button on the Basilisk is harder to reach in everyday use than on the G502X. If I place my large hand normally on the G502X, the sniper button is directly under my thumb. Smaller hands have almost no chance.
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs Logitech G502X Lightspeed
With the Basilisk, I can no longer reach the button in a normal holding position and have to stretch my thumb forward. If you have smaller hands, then you will have no chance.
Battery life: The manufacturer claims the battery life is around 140 hours, which is in line with the competition. Logitech also lists the battery life of its G502X Lightspeed as 140 hours, while the SteelSeries Aerox 5 is even listed at 180 hours. However, I did not reach the 180 hours in the test of the SteelSeries Aerox 5.
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K (right) vs. Logitech G502X Lightspeed (left).
The mouse buttons, scroll wheel, and sensor
The mouse buttons: Under the buttons are optical switches of the third generation from Razer. These are not yet optomechanical switches like those found in Logitech’s Lightforce switches.
Razer’s optical switches have a definite advantage over the Lightforce switches: They are significantly quieter. Even in comparison to the TurtleBeach Kone II Air, the switches of the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K are more pleasant and not as intrusive.
TurlteBeach Kone II vs Logitech G502X (right) vs Basilisk V3 Pro (right)
The scroll wheel: For the scroll wheel, Razer offers the option to switch between a notched scroll wheel (Tactical Mode) and a freely running scroll wheel (Free-Spin Mode). A third mode combines both options.
When switching modes via the button on the mouse, the mouse makes a loud clicking noise for me. To my ears, it sounds as though there is mechanical abrasion occurring to switch between the types. The switch works only when you have the mouse connected to the PC and the software is running. With the Logitech G502X, the switch works “offline.” If needed, you can also fine-tune the switch via the software.
Within Razer Synapse, the mouse’s scroll wheel can be adjusted again. Here, the smooth switch can also be set up.
Sensor: The “Focus Pro” sensor of the second generation is installed in the mouse. The sensor resolves up to 35,000 DPI, offers a maximum speed of 750 IPS, and a maximum acceleration of 70G.
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K sensor test with cableRazer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K sensor test with fast movementRazer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K sensor test with wireless adapter
I have tested the mouse multiple times in daily use. When using the mouse via a wireless connection with the adapter, the sensor operates irregularly and with more errors than when using the mouse via cable.
With the included cable from Razer, the sensor works almost flawlessly, and I achieve a consistent, clean curve. This also applies to very fast movements (flick shots).
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, side view.
Conclusion: Mouse with high-end technology, but competitors are cheaper
Who is the mouse suitable for? The Basilisk V3 Pro 35K is only a small upgrade compared to the “normal” Basilisk V3 Pro, as nothing changes except for the battery and sensor. If you already own the old model, I would strongly advise against purchasing it. In general, you should ask yourself whether the high price is really worth it for the additional DPI. Because even with the normal V3 Pro, you get a very good mouse for around 120 Euros.
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What alternatives are there?
The Basilisk V3 Pro offers the same technology except for details and costs only around 120 Euros in retail. If you do not need the high-end sensor and better battery, you can also opt for the other Basilisk.
The G502X Lightspeed is, in my opinion, currently the best all-rounder on the market. Regularly available for around 100 Euros, you get a great sensor, solid clicks, and long battery life here. Only the clicks are somewhat intrusive.
The TurtleBeach Kone II Air is heavier and larger than the Basilisk, but the ergonomics are better.
More gaming mice on MeinMMO: If you are looking for more recommended gaming mice, please check out our buying guide on MeinMMO. Here you will find the best gaming mice you can currently buy: The best gaming mice for shooters that you can currently buy
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