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Player buys OLED monitor, accidentally receives two – Wants to return the second one, but Amazon gifts him the device

Sweden decided in 2009 to replace books with PCs, and is now allocating millions to reverse that decision

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What does Nvidia earn from this? The AI chip manufacturer Nvidia continues its successful course from recent years. In the second fiscal quarter, which ran until July 2024, the company achieved revenue of $30 billion – a 122 percent increase compared to the previous year. Nvidia was able to record triple-digit percentage growth for the fifth consecutive quarter, as reported by the Tagesschau.

AI is everywhere. But if the use of artificial intelligence in schools goes too far, it can lead to problems. A student in the US used AI for his homework and was sued by his school for it. You can read the story here: Two students were punished for using AI for an assignment – The court ruled that the teacher acted correctly.

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A sci-fi movie should turn a franchise into a film series, remove the beloved elements, and became a flop

Niko Hernes 27. November 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

Many old franchises that were primarily watched by children turned into big movies sooner or later. Examples would be the Ninja Turtles or the Transformers. A franchise based on a Japanese series was supposed to start a film series in 2017, but that never happened. It didn’t stick to the source material and flopped.

Which film is it about? In 2017, Power Rangers was released. It was a science fiction film based on the popular TV series. The TV series is inspired by the Super Sentai series from Japan. A team of mostly young people can transform into costumed superheroes in these series with the help of powerful items.

They have all sorts of gear, weapons, and very importantly: giant robots that can combine into an even larger robot.

Directed by the relatively unknown Dean Israelite, the feature film was released. But despite having Bryan Cranston, who was well-known from Breaking Bad, and a solid budget, the film was a flop. The big franchise never happened. The same happened to The Mummy with Tom Cruise.

You can watch a trailer for the film here:

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Power Rangers – Trailer for the Reboot of the Action Series with Bryan Cranston

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A well-known name is not enough for success

How did Power Rangers fare? According to Box Office Mojo, the budget is estimated at 100 million US dollars, and with marketing costs, it could be even higher. The film grossed nearly 142 million US dollars worldwide. While it recouped the production costs, a studio expects significantly more from a 100-million-dollar film.

The critics were not thrilled with the sci-fi film either. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a critic score of 51% based on 179 reviews. Audiences rated it slightly better. With over 25,000 reviews, it sits at 65%.

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What did the film do wrong? It’s impossible to say 100% for certain, but some factors sound plausible. The series source material is quite silly, colorful, and full of exaggerated martial arts fights and creature designs. The film aims to be something more serious. It is dark, spends a lot of time with the teens, and also tries to portray the costumes and abilities realistically.

The beloved elements of the series were simply too few and far between. This is well described by the user watermelonmangoberry in a reddit thread:

They removed all the recognizable elements of the franchise, such as martial arts, dinosaurs, and that they only spend 10 minutes of the entire film in costumes. It’s like making a Ninja Turtles movie where the turtles only appear in the final scene and use no karate.

This approach can work but can also make a film feel generic. In the same year, Transformers: The Last Knight was released, which took a similar approach. This one, however, was a huge success.

Another aspect might be that it simply isn’t as big a franchise as Transformers or the Ninja Turtles. While the Sentai series are enormous in Japan, in our view, the genre is rather seen as children’s entertainment.

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Some fans still love the film: Many viewers did not think the film was bad and even love it. At least when looking at the user reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. There, some users hold a rather positive opinion of the film:

Tom G: I absolutely loved this movie. I thought it was a great adaptation of the original and stayed true to it while bringing it into modern cinema.
Brayden B: It was a great movie, and it really felt like a superhero movie if it had been like The Goonies or The Breakfast Club.
Champ J: Not the best movie of all time, but I enjoyed it. Such a great cast and a great origin story for something that could have become a big franchise.

Many films also develop a community years after their release and become cult classics. The same happened with another sci-fi film based on an anime. Speed Racer from the creators of Matrix flopped as well: An anime adaptation from the makers of Matrix cost 120 million dollars – The film flopped but became a cult classic

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A player from Germany has already collected all cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket, revealing his best deck to us

Jasmin Beverungen 27. November 2024 Reading time 4 minutes

Dominik has accomplished what many players in Pokémon TCG Pocket likely dream of – he has collected all the cards that are currently available in the game. MeinMMO was able to ask him 10 questions, the answers to which we want to share with you.

Update (November 27, 2024, 09:10 AM): We have added the images of the messages that appear upon receiving the very last cards.

What has he achieved? Dominik contacted MeinMMO when he saw that we were reporting on an American player who had already completed his card collection. He also managed to collect all the Pokémon cards that are currently available in TCG Pocket.

However, Dominik had the slight advantage of having played since the release in New Zealand. Therefore, he has been able to collect since September 27, 2024. Still, it’s an impressive achievement considering how likely the rarest cards are to appear in boosters.

Additionally, we were able to ask Dominik 10 questions, through which we learned how exactly he went about it and what goals he has now. You can find his answers below.

You can find the best decks from Pokémon TCG Pocket in the following video:

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Here are the 3 best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket!

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Player collects all cards and reveals which deck he plays in PvP

How did the collection process go for him? Dominik approached collecting in a structured manner. He created a list to see which cards he was missing in which boosters. The more cards he pulled from a booster, the harder it became to get the missing cards. He was able to observe this equally across all boosters.

This is how he proceeded:

Dominik used the Premium Pass to get additional boosters.
He spent a total of between 500 and 750 euros in the in-game shop.
To complete the collection, he had to open 1,518 packs. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a single God Pack included.
He obtained 4 of the cards using pack points: Gardevoir, Charizard-ex (🜲), Zapdos-ex (☆☆), and Marowak-ex (☆☆), with Marowak-ex being his last card.
While opening boosters, he collected many duplicate cards. He now has 10 immersive Charizard-ex, 6 immersive Mewtwo-ex, and 3 immersive Pikachu-ex cards. Should they be made available for trade, he has a good starting position.

The wonder choice helped him little. He could only win 3-5 cards for his collection this way. However, at this point, Dominik only has 13 friends, which may have limited his selection. What helped him was marking the missing cards with “Favoritize”:

It wasn’t really many, I claim between 3 and 5 – but one can say that the wonder choice is pointless after a certain point, as the really rare cards do not appear. However, it helps enormously if you mark the missing cards as Want. This way they jump right out at you.

What does he plan to do next? Unfortunately, there is no reward for completing the collection. There is a small notification that you’ve completed the collection:

Nevertheless, Dominik has set his next goal: he wants to win a total of 1,000 battles against other players by the end of 2024. He has already reached this number in CPU battles.

What decks does he play? Since Dominik has collected all the cards, he has all options open to assemble a deck for the PvP mode. He revealed to MeinMMO which 3 decks have brought him the most victories:

Solo MistyArktos-ex: 2x Arktos-ex, 1x Helix fossil, 2x Misty, 2x Professor’s research, 1x Giovanni, 2x Sabrina, 2x Potion, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Pokéball, 1x Handperiscope, 2x Pokédex, 1x Red card
Team Rocket: 2x Rettan, 2x Arbok, 2x Smogon, 2x Smogmog, 2x Professor’s research, 2x Koga, 1x Giovanni, 1x Sabrina, 1x Potion, 1x X-Initiative, 2x Pokéball, 1x Handperiscope, 1x Red card
Pika-ex Speed: 2x Zapdos-ex, 2x Pikachu-ex, 2x Voltobal, 2x Lektrobal, 1x Britzigel, 2x Professor’s research, 1x Giovanni, 1x Sabrina, 2x Potion, 2x X-Initiative, 2x Pokéball, 1x Red card

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We have consulted with Dominik, and if you want to convince yourself of his performance, feel free to add him. His friend code is 1159-3741-9468-2415 and his nickname is Klamusterperle. You can take a look at his entire collection in his collection.

If you accept friends in Pokémon TCG Pocket, they can see what you have in an unopened booster before you do. It doesn’t seem to matter which pack you pick from the selection: Pokémon TCG Pocket: Your friends can know before you which cards you have in the booster

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In One Piece, Blackbeard has a mother and 2 sisters – This is what they look like

Jasmin Beverungen 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Blackbeard competes with Luffy for the One Piece and is thus one of his worst enemies in One Piece. Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, previously drew the family of the pirate.

What does the family look like? In the 8th issue of the magazine on One Piece, Oda revealed several sketches of Blackbeard’s family members. The images show not only the mother of the pirate but also his 2 little sisters:

Both the mother and his two little sisters look very different from the rugged pirate, who is pursuing his own dark plan. The two sisters are said to be polite and friendly, and the mother has a broad, friendly smile on her face.

The mother is drawn in more detail than the two sisters. She is wearing a buttoned blouse and a wide-brimmed hat. Only the face and part of the upper body of the two sisters are visible.

The beginnings of One Piece will soon be seen as a remake:

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The One Piece – Interview with the Remake Team

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Blackbeard’s family could still appear in One Piece

When will they be shown? The sketches are early concepts for Blackbeard’s family. It could be that the idea surrounding the family was discarded and they no longer appear in the anime and manga.

However, it could just as easily be that Oda still holds onto the idea of showing his sisters and mother. Below, next to the sisters, is a shocked face of Ace, Luffy’s brother.

It is possible that Ace has already encountered the sisters. We might get to see in a flashback how Blackbeard’s time on the ship of the Whitebeard pirates was, where he lived with Ace in a crew.

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First-Person Shooter on Steam with 99% Positive Ratings Receives Major Free Expansion with 9 New Levels

Ody 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Players on Steam are raving about a true shooter hidden gem. It has now received a large new expansion, completely for free.

Which game is being referred to? The game in question is I Am Your Beast, a first-person shooter by developer Strange Scaffold. With the “Support Group” update, players received a free story expansion on November 22, 2024. Visually, the game features a comic book style with quite bloody action.

Here is I Am Your Beast on Steam

Here you can see a trailer for the game:

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I Am Your Beast: New Trailer for the Shooter Hidden Gem on Steam

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What is included with the new update? The “Support Group” update adds a new epilogue with 9 levels to the game. These are intended to provide players with even more unique options to tackle the COI. There will also be new cutscenes.

Stylish revenge campaign in sandbox levels

What is the game about? As secret agent Alphonse Harding, you find yourself on a personal mission of revenge against a military organization called COI. You take out their henchmen in daring maneuvers, climbing trees and balancing along ziplines.

The game consists of several levels connected by a main story. Each level is its own micro-sandbox, at the end of which you receive a rank. This depends on how quickly you are and how many side objectives you complete along the way.

In the fight against the COI, you have a variety of weapons at your disposal: shotguns, assault rifles, and pistols, as well as knives and even bear traps. If the situation calls for it (or if you just feel like it), you can even throw your pistol at an enemy’s head.

Players on Steam rate “Extremely Positive”

How is the game currently being received? On Steam, I Am Your Beast shines with an (almost) perfect rating from players: the game has 99% positive reviews. Out of a total of 1,552 reviews, only 11 are negative.

The smooth, fast gameplay, the great soundtrack, and the atmospherically staged main story are praised. Those who want to complete all levels at the highest rank can spend a lot of time with the shooter. Otherwise, the game is relatively short.

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One player criticizes that the levels require a certain minimum speed to progress in the story. Simply reaching the end without keeping an eye on the side objectives doesn’t always work either. Thus, you will be somewhat constrained in this regard.

In another gem on Steam, you experience crazy space adventures with friends. The game is also very well received and has recently left Early Access. If you’re interested, you can find out more in this article: A new space game on Steam ruins friendships and players love it

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Pokémon GO: Dyna-Max Finale brings you 3 Shinys and a new monster

Paul Kutzner 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The current season in Pokémon GO is coming to an end. At the close, you can expect one more event with some interesting content.

What kind of event is it? For the last days of the current season, Pokémon GO is bringing the Dyna-Max finale. It starts on November 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM and ends on December 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM.

While the event focuses on raids and hatching eggs, it also brings you a new monster and new shinies along with other content. We have summarized what that is for you.

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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles

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All content from the Dyna-Max finale

Which Pokémon is making its debut? In the event, you can obtain Galar-Corasonn for the first time. This Pokémon can evolve into Gorgasonn. You can hatch it from 7 km eggs and, with a bit of luck, you might also get it directly as a shiny.

Which shinies are new? Besides Galar-Corasonn, you can also obtain 2 other Pokémon as shinies for the first time. They are Regieleki and Regidrago, the two legendary Pokémon from the 8th generation. You can challenge them in the event in Level 5 raids.

Which Pokémon are available in the event? There are several Pokémon that you can expect in the event. They are the following monsters.

In the wild:

Chimpep
Hopplo
Memmeon
Raffel*
Wolly*
Legios*
Brimova (rare)

In 7 km eggs:

Galar-Mauzi*
Galar-Ponita*
Galar-Flegmon*
Galar-Porenta*
Galar-Corasonn*
Galar-Zigzachs*
Galar-Flampion*
Galar-Makabaja*
Galar-Flunschlik*

In 1-star raids:

Chimpep
Hopplo
Memmeon

In 3-star raids:

Galar-Smogmog*
Legios*

In 5-star raids:

Zacian*
Zamazenta*
Regieleki*
Regidrago*

In Mega Raids:

Mega-Altaria*

All Pokémon marked with a * can also be found in their shiny variants.

What bonuses are available in the event? You can also look forward to some bonuses in the event:

5,000 additional experience points when you successfully complete raid battles
half hatch distance for eggs that you place in incubators during the event
the limit for daily remote raids is increased to 10

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What other content is there in the event? You can also complete field research in the event. As rewards, you will receive stardust as well as encounters with event Pokémon.

In addition, there will also be collector challenges and PokéStop showcases that correspond to the event. In the collector challenges, you can earn experience points, silver pinap berries, and special candies as rewards.

For $5 (about €5), you can also purchase a paid, limited research. If you complete this successfully, you will receive encounters with event Pokémon as well as an avatar pose.

Furthermore, for $10 (around €10), you can purchase a ticket for the event. This will grant you the following bonuses during the event:

5 additional raid passes per event day when spinning the photo discs of gyms
5,000 additional experience points for successful raid battles
3 additional candies when capturing Level 5 raid bosses
1 additional XL candy when capturing Level 5 raid bosses

The current season is coming to an end. But there is already information and dates for the new season starting on December 3 that you should note down now: Pokémon GO reveals “Dual Destiny” – All content of the new season

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Billionaires are developing life-extending pills – but a CEO warns that this will lead to a world full of ‘privileged zombies’

Benedikt Schlotmann 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Various billionaires, including Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, and Sam Altman, have been investing a lot of money in regenerative medicine for years. However, there is also criticism of the plans to develop life-extending medications.

Who is investing?

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos (in the title image) is said to have already invested around 3 billion US dollars in Altos Labs. This is a company that is researching how to reverse the aging process (via technologyreview.com).
Peter Thiel, co-founder of the payment platform PayPal, is investing money in the Methuselah Foundation, which is also focused on extending the healthy human lifespan.
ChatGPT founder Sam Altman has so far invested 180 million US dollars in the biotech startup Retro BioScience, which also promises to extend human life.

Are there any advancements yet? Yes, indeed. In July 2024, researchers from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Science at Imperial College London and the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore announced the discovery of a new drug that extends the lifespan of lab mice by almost 25%.

The goal is to further increase life expectancy and ensure that the cells of the body remain young and disease-free for a longer time. However, this does not only generate enthusiasm. Critics say: This is all happening at the expense of poor people who could never afford such a medication.

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Critics say: Billionaires are selfish when they invest money in such research

What do dissenters say? Critics argue that the billionaires’ plans to extend life are very selfish. Because in the end, only a very small part of society would benefit from this research.

One of the critics is Phil Cleary, founder of the SmartWater Group. He described the quest for life-extending medicine as “selfish” and accuses the billionaires of risking creating a planet full of “noble, privileged zombies.” And the desire to find such a medication would ultimately have to be paid for by the weakest inhabitants of the planet.

As Cleary explains in a conversation (via nypost.com):

The fervent pursuit of Silicon Valley for the fountain of youth is a folly driven by fear and selfishness that has a terrible humanitarian cost for the planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants (…)

A pill that keeps people alive, even if only for a few decades, would create an unjust, unequal world teeming with flashy, privileged zombies – predominantly white people from the middle class who can actually afford these medications.

The billionaires behind this dangerous research should therefore stop playing God. They should instead become aware of what “life” really means.

Does he have a better idea? Yes, Phil Cleary explains that with the money, many people on Earth could be helped instead. The funds could be used for millions of children who die every year from hunger or diseases. The rich have had more than enough time to see the world, while many people die before they even turn 18. And that would be unfair:

Keeping children alive at least until their 18th birthday is undoubtedly more important for humanity than extending the lifespan of the few privileged who have already had the chance to see the world, have their own children, and realize their own special ambitions.

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Pokémon GO: All Raid Hours and Legendary Bosses in November 2024 – Today Zacian

Paul Kutzner 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In November 2024, there are again some raids and bosses waiting for you in Pokémon GO. We have compiled which ones they are.

Which raids are involved? If you want to obtain new monsters in Pokémon GO, raids are one of the options you have. These come in various levels of difficulty. If you successfully defeat a monster in a raid, you then have the chance to catch the Pokémon.

All 5*- and Mega-raids waiting for you in November 2024 are summarized in the following overview.

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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles

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Raid hours and bosses in November 2024

When do the raid hours run? You have the opportunity to participate in a raid hour every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A legendary Pokémon is highlighted and appears in a large number of arenas.

This month there are even some additional raid hours than usual. From November 19 to November 22, there is a raid hour every day, featuring a different Pokémon each time.

The raids during the raid hours always involve a 5*-boss. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a Shiny (*).

Date	Raid Boss
~~November 6, 2024~~	Lugia*
~~November 13, 2024~~	Lugia*
~~November 19, 2024~~	Anego*
~~November 20, 2024~~	Kapu-Riki*
~~November 21, 2024~~	Dialga (Origin Form)*
~~November 22, 2024~~	Palkia (Origin Form)*
November 27, 2024	Zacian Guide to counter Zacian

All raid bosses and mega-raids in November 2024

The raid bosses in Pokémon GO rotate regularly, so there are some monsters you can defeat in November 2024. You can find out which ones in the table below.

Period	Raid Boss
November 2 to 3	Crypto-5*-raids with Crypto-Suicune
	Guide to counter Suicune
November 4 to 18	5-raids with Lugia
	Guide to counter Lugia
November 4 to 11	Mega-raids with Mega-Voltenso*
	Guide to counter Mega-Voltenso
November 9 to 10	Crypto-5*-raids with Crypto-Suicune
November 11 to 18	Mega-raids with Mega-Brutalanda*
	Guide to counter Mega-Brutalanda
November 16 to 17	Crypto-5*-raids with Crypto-Suicune
November 18 to 27	5-raids with Dialga (Origin Form) and Palkia (Origin Form)*
	Guide to counter Palkia (Origin Form) Guide to counter Dialga (Origin Form)
November 18 to 27	Mega-raids with Mega-Ampharos*
	Guide to counter Mega-Ampharos
November 18 to 27	Mega-raids with Mega-Bibor*
November 23 to 24	Crypto-5*-raids with Crypto-Suicune
November 27 to December 3	5-raids with Regidrago, Regieleki, Zacian and Zamazenta*
November 27 to December 3	Mega-raids with Mega-Altaria*
	Guide to counter Mega-Altaria
November 30	Crypto-5*-raids with Crypto-Suicune

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Which raids are particularly worth it? November is again packed with raids and bosses. Among them are some that may be particularly worthwhile for you.

The highlight is likely the return of Dialga and Palkia in their Origin Forms. If you defeat and catch them by November 24 at 11:59 PM, they might also have access to their adventure effects with a bit of luck.

Also among the Mega Pokémon are some specimens that might be of interest. Mega-Brutalanda and -Altaria, for example, are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

Of course, the upcoming month will not only feature raids and bosses waiting for you. Many more events will also take place in the coming weeks. If you want to get an overview of these, we have created the suitable summary for you: All events in November 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Throne and Liberty brings a huge update with a new weapon that makes melee fighters stronger

Cedric Holmeier 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In Throne and Liberty, a new weapon will be released in December. It is supposed to finally close the gap between melee and ranged combat.

What kind of weapon is it? In a video on YouTube, the developers of Throne and Liberty presented their new weapon. It is a new spear, which is set to be introduced into the game on December 5 with the patch.

The weapons in Throne and Liberty replace the classes from other MMORPGs. Depending on the combination played, the playstyle changes and you can become a melee fighter, ranged fighter, healer, or tank.

In our video, you will learn how to fish properly in Throne and Liberty:

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Throne and Liberty: So angelt ihr richtig

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The spear is supposed to close the gap

How is the spear supposed to close the gap between melee and ranged combat? The spear will offer many abilities that also work over greater distances. For fighting against monsters, this means that many AOE abilities will add burn damage to the monsters.

For PvP, the spear offers several stuns as well as abilities that can hit targets behind the attacked player. This way, a player with a spear can duel in melee while still dealing damage to the ranged fighters in the back line.

Since the weapon can be combined with all other melee weapons, the developers claim it will make melee fighters stronger in PvP. Furthermore, the developers state that ranged fighters are currently dealing damage very well over distances. The spear is meant to address this issue.

The spear bearers stack debuffs on a target. When these negative effects reach a maximum, their primary attack ability receives some special effects. If the debuff expires beforehand, it explodes and deals damage to the player and everyone around.

Some of the abilities can be equipped with fire elements through the right specializations, which apply additional debuffs.

Here you can watch the developers’ video about the spear:

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What else is supposed to come with the update? Not only the new weapon is set to appear with the update in December, but also additional features. These have only been announced so far; more information about them is still pending. On December 5, 2024, the following features are expected to be added:

New weapon spear
The new rune system
Wargames
Dimensional trials
Expanded lifestyle content
Further general game improvements

In December, there is also expected to be a new event to fit the Christmas season. However, it is still unclear whether this event will already appear in this update. In the last seasonal event for Halloween, players had to run the same dungeon 25 times in one week: In Throne and Liberty, players must run a dungeon for hours, as a noise drives them to madness.

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The WoW community is working on a massive puzzle, and it’s almost solved

Cortyn 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Numerous fans in World of Warcraft are currently puzzling over one of the biggest riddles that has ever existed in Azeroth. The solution is within reach.

In World of Warcraft, there are always great puzzles that ultimately come with unique rewards. Currently, the community is working on a massive riddle introduced as part of the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft. The riddle is close to being solved – but what is it all about?

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WoW celebrates its 20th anniversary – Here’s what you can earn

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What kind of riddle is this? The riddle was introduced with the birthday patch 11.0.5. After the end of a relatively long quest line, which serves as an introduction to the “real” riddle, players find themselves around a podium that resembles a clock. At each number (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, etc.) lies a clue for a new riddle. And only when all riddles are truly solved will the mount ultimately be made available.

Stylish Demon Motorcycle Awaits Puzzle Master

What is the reward? The reward for the riddle has been known since the beginning, as it is practically served to the community on a silver platter: Incognitro, the Unreadable Demon Wheel. This is a demonic motorcycle in devilish green colors.

How long will it take until all riddles are solved? This depends on the speed of the community. In recent days, progress has been quite substantial, so most of the 12 smaller riddles have now been solved. Currently, 8 out of the 12 riddles are solved, and two more are being feverishly worked on.

However, one problem was that there were a number of bugs and errors that either hindered, prevented, or simply caused issues with the progress. Many hotfixes have since been deployed, so now all riddles can (hopefully) be solved as Blizzard intended.

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As soon as the riddle has been fully deciphered, we will of course publish a complete guide about it on MeinMMO, so that you can pick up the demonic motorcycle yourself. However, be prepared to invest a considerable amount of time and resources for this.
If you prefer to farm some simpler mounts, we have 5 great mounts for you here.

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Throne and Liberty: Skill Builder and Gear Builder – Where can I create builds or find builds from players?

Karsten Scholz 27. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The character progression of Throne and Liberty may seem simple at first glance, but it is an art in itself to create the perfect build for the intended situation. A skill builder, build planner, or gear builder can help you find this optimal build for your playstyle.

What is a skill builder / gear builder? A skill builder allows you to create a build for your desired weapon combination outside of Throne and Liberty, which you can then recreate in the MMORPG itself or share with the community. A gear builder also gives you the ability to determine the optimal composition of equipment and weapons.

Alternatively, you can look at the builds created by the community to draw inspiration from them. Ideally, there is the possibility to rate and filter the presented builds so that you can quickly view the recommended builds for your weapons.

Update from November 27, 2024: We have made minor adjustments.

The right skills are important, as is a guild – here are a few reasons for that:

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Skill Builder and Build Planner – Perfect toys for tinkers

Which skill builder can MeinMMO recommend? So far, we prefer the skill builder from questlog.gg. There you can:

select your two desired weapons and the corresponding passive and active skills
invest specialization points in your desired skills to improve them
activate masteries for your weapons
define upgrade priorities for your passive and active skills
add tags like “PvE Bosses”, “PvP Large Scale”, or “PvP 1v1”
save the build and share it with the community
rate community builds and filter them by weapons, tags, or manual search terms

Bonus point: The questlog skill builder is available in several languages, including English. Note: To save your build, you must register on the website. However, you can use the skill builder itself without registration.

Gear Builder – Clothes make heroes after all

Which gear builder can MeinMMO recommend? Stick with questlog.gg, as there you will find not only the skill builder but also a sophisticated gear builder. This can be used in German, you can customize the equipment in detail, distribute attributes, and easily jump to the related skill builder with the click of a button.

Are there alternatives? The website maxroll.gg also has a helpful build planner through which you can select equipment, skills, and more.

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What else do I need to know about Throne and Liberty? Throne and Liberty will be released on October 1, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. There will be crossplay between platforms. The MMORPG plans to finance itself through an in-game shop, battle pass, real money currencies, and sales of early access packages. You can find everything else in our comprehensive overview: Everything important about classes, release, crossplay, gameplay, payment model, early access, and platforms of Throne and Liberty.

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Arcane’s showrunner responds to fan criticism regarding Season 2: “I respect that people express that”

Johanna 26. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

The second season of the League of Legends series Arcane delights the fans, but it also faces criticism due to its high pace. The series creator Christian Linke has now reacted and shows understanding.

What is the criticism? The majority of viewers are also excited about the second season of the LoL series Arcane, but some criticize it. The events happen too quickly for some fans in this season.

Too many plotlines have been opened that, at best, should be continued in another season. Especially compared to the first season, which set a much slower pace and took its time for developments, the latest season now feels rushed.

In our video, we reveal how much the series Arcane cost:

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This is how the series creator reacts to the criticism

What does the series creator say? Christian Linke said in an interview with Gamesradar+ among other things:

I respect it when people voice their opinions. You are right – the vast majority of the audience seems to be satisfied. But there are people who say: ‘It’s rushed. What’s going on here?’

He further explained that the second season was approached differently overall. They wanted to take certain risks, and so the episodes were structured differently than what was familiar from the first season.

Christian Linke also said that while the disappointment of the fans does not make him happy, he would respect their dissatisfaction. At the same time, he added that you can never please everyone anyway.

Some fans wanted more champions and story, while others believed that too much had already happened.

There are people who say it is too rushed, too much going on. And then there is the other side: ‘Where is Camille? She belongs to Piltover. Where is Blitzcrank? Where is Twitch? Why didn’t you include them?’

He concluded his statement by saying that everyone involved in the series is doing their best to bring in the right amount of story.

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Even though Arcane had to take some criticism regarding the second season, the series is still an exemplary adaptation of a video game. How the story will continue after the series can be found in this article: Riot explains how things will continue after Arcane ends – 3 more series planned

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Twitch streamer loses World First in WoW Hardcore Classic Fresh due to disconnect, even after min-maxing the marriage proposal

Karsten Scholz 26. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

For a long time, it seemed that the Twitch streamer ahmpy could take the World First in the race to level 60 in WoW Hardcore Classic Fresh. In the end, he only got “the lady”.

WoW Classic Ha … what? Blizzard launched the “Anniversary” realms for WoW Classic a few days ago, allowing the many fans of the vanilla version to start from scratch once again – on normal servers as well as in the Hardcore variant.

Of course, the classic enthusiasts are having fun competing against each other while leveling up this time as well. The race on the Hardcore servers is particularly challenging, as every visit to the spirit healer means an immediate end to the adventure. And in WoW Classic, one mistake or a server hiccup at the wrong time can lead to death.

The trailer for the Hardcore servers of WoW Classic:

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Bitter end, but still a happy ending

For a long time, it seemed that the streamer ahmpy (Twitch) would win on the Hardcore servers. However, at level 54, the Mage’s journey unexpectedly ended when he was killed while XP-farming in the Plaguelands due to a brief connection drop – as this clip on Twitch shows.

The beneficiary of the spirit healer visit was the streamer zeroji (Twitch), who was in 2nd place with his level 52 hunter and secured the first level-up to 60 after three days, 22 hours, and 34 minutes.

However, in the end, ahmpy still had a reason to celebrate: Between pulls, he proposed to his fiancée. His comment about that on X: “I asked her during the summoning so I wouldn’t lose time for the World First.” But that didn’t stop her from saying yes.

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Ahmpy was not the only hardcore player who had to face demise in the last phase of leveling. The rogue Lmgdx fell at level 52. The hunter Shankle went down at level 51. If you want to know more about the different Classic versions, check this out: What you need to know about Era, Hardcore, Season of Discovery, and Cataclysm in WoW Classic

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WoW: Boss takes revenge on players after dungeon end, sends void spell for 3.8 million damage across the world

Karsten Scholz 26. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In World of Warcraft, there are occasionally things that are so strange that you almost automatically imagine what a fitting introduction by Jonathan Frakes on X-Factor: The Unbelievable would sound like.

What happened? On Reddit, WoW player EndTheEnd reports that he visited the dungeon Grim Batol and successfully defeated the local final boss Erudax. As soon as he collected the last loot, he moved on to Azj-Kahet. So far, so normal. Three minutes later, his character unexpectedly stood in front of the spirit healer.

Out of nowhere, he was hit by five Void Siphon hits – for a total of 3.8 million damage. Void Siphon is an ability of Erudax that causes void tentacles to erupt from the ground and inflict shadow damage every 0.5 seconds.

But how can that be? After all, the boss had been defeated for several minutes and EndTheEnd was miles away from the dungeon.

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“Please understand, it is a small indie game company”

How is the community reacting to the incident? Well, with witty remarks and memes.

n0b0dya7a11 philosophizes on Reddit: “The void is a path to abilities that some would consider unnatural.”
Arkavien uses an analogy from boxing (via Reddit): “I didn’t hear a bell! -Erudax”
lindrothworld disses Blizzard (via Reddit): “Please understand, it is a small indie game company”
Deficitofbrain has a theory (via Reddit): “I believe this is a new glitch. A random Bloodsail Mage from southern Stranglethorn killed me immediately when I crossed the zone barrier into Westfall. Something to do with latency and servers not properly resetting NPCs that cast ranged spells, as far as I know.”
_Carniel_ has experienced something similar before (via Reddit): “I don’t remember which Dragonflight season it was, but three members of my group were killed by the last boss from the Throne of Tides while we were on our way in Atal’Dazar.”

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Has something like this ever happened to you in WoW or another game? Or do you remember other strange events from Azeroth that were never explained? Share it in the comments! MeinMMO presents to you 5 unsolved mysteries from World of Warcraft in the X-Files

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Players of Pokémon TCG Pocket want to avoid the best cards in battles, find creative solutions

Johanna 26. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, the special ex-cards have an advantage over the regular cards. To avoid battles against strong ex-decks, players have now taken advantage of the private battle feature.

What are ex-cards? Ex-cards are special cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket that have more HP than regular cards and stronger attacks.

A normal Charizard card, for example, has 150 HP and the attack Fire Spin with 150 damage points, while the ex-card has 180 HP and two attacks, with 80 and 200 damage points each.

Ex-cards are so useful that players build their entire deck around these cards. One of the strongest decks is the Pikachu ex deck: Pikachu ex Deck – How to build one of the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

In our video, we present the three best decks for your battles:

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Here are the 3 best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket!

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Private battles without ex-cards

What is the problem with ex-cards? Ex-cards are so superior to regular cards that the likelihood of winning with a normal deck against an ex-deck is low. This creates an imbalance between the players since ex-cards are very rare.

Moreover, many still require pre-evolutions, like the Gengar ex card. Thus, not only must the ex-card itself be drawn, but also the pre-evolutions.

The difference between F2P players and paying players is particularly noticeable in this way. Paying players have much higher chances of having multiple ex-cards in their decks.

What is the solution? To engage in a private battle, both players must enter the same password. The idea emerged on Reddit that players who wish to play with a deck without ex-cards and only want opponents like that should simply use the private battle feature.

The password is determined by what is expected in the player’s deck:

noex: Both decks are without any ex-cards
1ex: Both decks have one ex-card each
abc: Only A-, B- or C-tier decks are used; thus, less powerful decks

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This way, all players can enjoy the battles, even if they do not want to invest money in the mobile game. Additionally, new strategies can be tested, or new players can familiarize themselves with the mechanics first.

Strong decks can also be built without the special ex-cards. How to build a deck around Alakazam is explained in this guide: Pokémon TCG Pocket: Alakazam Deck – How to use the psychic Pokémon correctly

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Path of Exile 2 Supporter Pack: All 7 Versions in Comparison

Cedric Holmeier 26. November 2024 Reading time 5 minutes

In Path of Exile 2 there are 7 different supporter packs. In our comparison, you can find out which one is worth it for you the most.

What supporter packs are available? In Path of Exile 2, there are 7 different supporter packs. We have sorted these by price for you, so you have a direct overview. The more expensive packs on the consoles PS5 and Xbox are supposed to be somewhat cheaper. The exact prices for PS5 have not been released yet.

Pack Name	Price	Platform
Path of Exile 2 Early Access Supporter Pack	€27.75 for PC, €31.49 for Xbox	PC, PS5 and Xbox
Lord of Ogham Supporter Pack	€55.45 for PC, €62.99 for Xbox	PC, PS5 and Xbox
King of the Faridun Supporter Pack	€92.40 for PC, €104.99 for Xbox	PC, PS5 and Xbox
Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Pack	€147.85 for PC + shipping costs €156.99 for Xbox	PC (only through the website), PS5 and Xbox
Warlord of the Karui Supporter Pack	€221.75 for PC + shipping costs €229.99 for Xbox	PC (only through the website), PS5 and Xbox
Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Pack	€443.50 for PC + shipping costs €389.99 for Xbox	PC (only through the website), PS5 and Xbox
Twilight Order Reliquary Submission Pack	€110 for PS5 + shipping costs	Only PlayStation

All supporter packs have different contents. We will present all packs in detail in the following.

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Here you can see the cinematic intro of Path of Exile 2:

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The three supporter packs of Path of Exile 2 on Steam compared

On Steam, Path of Exile 2 is offered in only three different versions. The Early Access Supporter Pack for €27.75, the Lord of Ogham Supporter Pack for €55.45, and the King of the Faridun Supporter Pack for €92.40. You can find out what distinguishes the three packs on Steam here.

Path of Exile 2 Early Access Supporter Pack

Lord of Ogham Supporter Pack

Cost: €55.45 | Points: 600 | Game Access: One

Included goodies:

All goodies from the previous level
“Lord of Ogham” forum title
“Lord of Ogham” portrait frame
“Lord of Ogham” armor set
“Lord of Ogham” back attachment
Small bell crow
Rust King portal effect
Two-handed sword of the Iron Count
“Lord of Ogham” kiwi
Hillock honor statue

King of the Faridun Supporter Pack

Cost: €92.40 | Points: 1,000 | Game Access: One

Included goodies:

All goodies from the previous level except forum title
“King of Faridun” forum title
“King of Faridun” portrait frame
“King of Faridun” armor set
“King of Faridun” back attachment
“King of Faridun” kiwi
Vaal Overseer honor statue
Fortress caravan hideout
“End of Tyranny” spear
“Glory of Faridun” bow
“Deshret’s Blessing” level-up

Three more supporter packs only available through the website

On the Path of Exile 2 website, three additional supporter packs are offered. Each includes items that will be sent to you by mail, which is why you must purchase them on the website to receive the merchandise items.

Those who purchase the packs on PS5 or XBOX will receive a slightly altered version, which we will highlight for each pack. The exact prices for these editions on PS5 have not yet been released.

Thaumaturge of the Vaal Supporter Pack

Cost: €147.85 for PC, €156.99 for Xbox | Points: 1,600 – for PS5 & Xbox 1,500 points | Game Access: Two – for PS5 & Xbox One

Included goodies:

All goodies from the previous level except forum title
“Thaumaturge of the Vaal” forum title
“Thaumaturge of the Vaal” portrait frame
“Thaumaturge of the Vaal” armor set
“Thaumaturge of the Vaal” back attachment
“Thaumaturge of the Vaal” kiwi
Dominus honor statue
Soulcore weapon effect
“Doryani’s Idol” focus or shield
Staff of the Thaumaturge
Royal sacrifice dagger
Path of Exile 2 logo T-shirt
(Optional) 160 points instead of physical items

Warlord of the Karui Supporter Pack

Cost: €221.75 for PC, €229.99 for Xbox | Points: 2,400 – for PS5 & Xbox 2,200 points | Game Access: Three – for PS5 & Xbox One

Included goodies:

All goodies from the previous level except forum title
“Warlord of the Karui” forum title
“Warlord of the Karui” portrait frame
“Warlord of the Karui” armor set
“Warlord of the Karui” helm alternative
“Warlord of the Karui” back attachment
“Warlord of the Karui” kiwi
Malachai honor statue
“Karui Totemcaller” execution effect
“Cano of the Ancestors” workbench
“Akoya’s Felling” axe
“Tukohama’s Devourer” mace
Path of Exile 2 logo hoodie
(Optional) 660 points instead of physical items

Liberator of Wraeclast Supporter Pack

Cost: €443.50 for PC, €389.99 for Xbox | Points: 4,800 – for PS5 & Xbox 3,700 points | Game Access: Five – for PS5 & Xbox One

Included goodies:

All goodies from the previous level except forum title
“Liberator of Wraeclast” forum title
“Liberator of Wraeclast” portrait frame
“Liberator of Wraeclast” armor set
“Liberator of Wraeclast” helm attachment
“Liberator of Wraeclast” back attachment
“Window to Twilight” portal effect
“Liberator of Wraeclast” kiwi
Kitava honor statue
“Beacon of Salvation” hideout
Crossbow of Liberation
Mace of Justice
Shield of Salvation
“Light of Divinity” scepter
Throne of the Ruler Map Device
Path of Exile 2 art book
Submission for the Twilight Order Reliquary (not for PS5)
(Optional) 960 points instead of physical items

Exclusive Supporter Pack for PS5

Players who want to play Path of Exile 2 on PS5 have the option to purchase an additional pack. This does not include access to the game but only points and cosmetic items. Those who choose this pack will still need to purchase one of the other supporter packs to start playing in December.

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Twilight Order Foil Reliquary Submission Pack (PS5)

Cost: €110 | Points: 1,100 | Game Access: None

Included goodies:

Submission for the Twilight Order Reliquary

For all packs with physical items, shipping costs from New Zealand will be added. In our test, the shipping cost was €65.78. Those who wish to forgo the merchandise will receive extra points that can be used in the shop. If you want to learn more about Path of Exile 2 right now, check here: Path of Exile 2 reveals details about the game: These contents await you on Steam, PS5, and XBOX

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A technique aims to make OLED monitors cheaper for gamers – Samsung will implement them soon

Benedikt Schlotmann 26. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

A company has introduced a new technology for the production of OLED panels. In the future, this is expected to make the panels not only cheaper but also significantly more durable. This is behind the “MAX OLED” platform.

The “company Applied Materials” has announced new developments for display technology “OLED”. The “MAX OLED” platform is expected to bring long-term improvements for OLED, making monitors with OLED not only better and larger but also significantly cheaper in the long run. This is reported by the English-language magazine TomsHardware.com.

In the future, televisions, monitors, and mobile phones with OLED displays could not only last significantly longer but also become cheaper if manufacturers pass on the cost savings to customers.

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What is the most important change? The most important change is expected to be the transition of OLED production to the next generation.

The new technology is expected to enable the production of larger and, above all, cheaper OLED panels. The transition to the next generation is expected to offer a much better yield of the material, thereby reducing the costs for a single glass panel. With these improvements, the aim is to cater especially to consumer electronics: Because OLED has been in strong demand for several years, not only for televisions but also for mobile phones and laptops.

What other improvements are mentioned? Furthermore, “MAX OLED” is expected to bring additional improvements:

The screens produced with this system are expected to be up to three times brighter, offer 2.5 times higher resolution, and have a five times longer lifespan compared to conventional OLED displays. Currently, one of the biggest problems is that OLED panels age very quickly.
Additionally, these advancements are achieved with a 30% lower power consumption, making the technology more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
With improved material utilization, MAX OLED not only lowers costs but also minimizes environmental impact.

Who will use the technology? Several manufacturers, including Samsung Display, Visionox, and Japan Display, plan to implement the new system for their OLED production. Samsung, in particular, is one of the largest and most important manufacturers in the OLED sector. Alongside Samsung, LG and ASUS are currently leading the market. The manufacturer states (via appliedmaterials.com)

The MAX OLED solution is experiencing strong customer interest, with reorders from several leading display manufacturers. Additionally, Applied will deliver a MAX OLED solution to Samsung Display, a world-leading manufacturer of OLED and QD-OLED panels. Samsung Display will introduce an Alpha system to test this new technology.

What does this mean? The development means that in the future, manufacturers can produce OLED displays more cost-effectively and especially in large quantities. This could also lead to a long-term decrease in the price range for OLED displays. Currently, this is a major issue, as OLED is still significantly more expensive than other display technologies, and devices with built-in OLED panels are considerably more expensive.

However, this also requires that manufacturers pass on the lower production costs to the buyer. Because in the worst case, production may become cheaper, but manufacturers might choose to pocket the savings instead of passing them on to customers.

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Sweden decided in 2009 to replace books with PCs, and is now allocating millions to reverse that decision

Claudio Niggenkemper 26. November 2024 Reading time 3 minutes

Sweden returns to traditional education methods after 15 years: With 104 million euros for printed books and other reforms, a new focus is to be set.

This is the situation in Sweden: Sweden has long been considered a pioneer in the digitalization of education. Since 2009, traditional textbooks have been replaced by tablets, computers, and digital learning platforms. The idea behind this was to make teaching more modern, interactive, and efficient. However, the plan seems not to be working out.

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After years of using digital devices in classrooms, recent studies and recommendations from the Karolinska Institute and UNESCO reveal serious problem areas:

Declining reading and writing skills: Swedish students have struggled to understand longer texts and have had problems with analytical reading. Younger children are particularly affected.
Concentration problems: Children and adolescents have been distracted by games and social media.

Despite a continued high level of education, the Swedish government observes a general decline in critical thinking skills as well as an excessive reliance on digital media. Many parents in Sweden also complain that their children use these devices mainly for entertainment rather than learning, reports 3DJuegos.

What should be changed now? In light of current developments, the Swedish government under Minister of Education Lotta Edholm has decided on a fundamental redirection in the education sector.

Edholm, who is part of the center-right coalition that has been governing Sweden for almost a year, is advocating a return to traditional teaching methods. The digitalization course initiated in 2009 is now to be partially rolled back – with a clear package of measures:

up to 104 million euros for printed textbooks: By 2026, all schools are to be fully equipped with physical teaching materials again to promote more sustainable learning.
Restrictions on digital devices: Tablets and smartphones will only be used limitedly in classrooms moving forward.
Focus on classical teaching methods: Teachers will be increasingly trained in traditional teaching forms to provide a combination of teaching methods.

Additionally, the requirement for pre-schools to provide digital devices will be abolished. Digital learning will be completely removed for children under six years old. The aim of these measures is to improve foundational education and enable students to return to more sustainable and focused learning.

A hybrid model as a solution

What does this mean for the future? The turnaround is being closely watched internationally. Sweden, once celebrated across the EU as a model for modern education, is showing with this decision that digitalization is not always the only right way.

The UNESCO World Education Report 2023 makes clear that “currently there is still too little reliable data on the effects of digital technologies in the education sector.” Often, these data come from the commercial providers of the technologies themselves.

A hybrid, or combined learning model, which combines digital and analog tools, is intended to enhance students’ learning motivation and success. Digital media provide interactive and multimedia content that facilitates the understanding of complex topics, while analog materials support fine motor skills and deeper text comprehension.

Recent research results (via Springer) show that the combination of both approaches can lead to better learning outcomes in the long term. However, due to the timeliness and rapid technological development as well as its implementation in everyday school life, ongoing investigation and observation are necessary.

Other countries like France (via deutsches Schulportal) have already taken more radical measures by banning smartphones in schools, for example. Whether Sweden will actually achieve an improvement by returning to books remains to be seen.

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If the use of digital aids in school goes too far, it can also lead to problems. A U.S. student used AI for his homework and was sued by his school for it. You can read the story here: Two students were punished for using AI for an assignment – The court ruled that the teacher acted correctly.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Change finally gives healers something to do again

Alexander Mehrwald 26. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on November 26, 2024, Patch 7.11 in Final Fantasy XIV opens the gates of the new fatal raid “A Second Future (fatal).” A change to the group requirements is now causing discussions, as common strategies often relied on double job representation.

What is the situation in FF14? Fatal raids (or “Ultimate Raids”) are among the most challenging content in Final Fantasy XIV. Therefore, they attract many players looking for a special challenge or wanting to maximize their performance from their tactics.

With Patch 7.11, a restriction is introduced that affects the Limit Break: When groups enter a fatal raid where a job is represented multiple times, the Limit Break bar no longer fills automatically over time. This results in a significant loss of an advantage that played a major role in previous strategies and complicates such tactics now.

Here you can see the trailer for the current Patch 7.1:

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Final Fantasy XIV: Trailer for the big ‘Crossroads’ update

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No more “no healer” runs for Ultimates?

What is the problem with that? So far, group compositions without healers and with multiple representation of defenders, such as two Warriors or Paladins to absorb heavy damage and heal themselves, have been among the common tactics for tackling fatal raids.

Already during the Endwalker expansion, there were many complaints that healers in Final Fantasy XIV hardly had anything right to do and were more like a slimmed-down attacking variant. Many players wanted to prove that even the hardest content could be tackled without a healer and that so well that these group configurations established themselves as common strategies.

With the new restriction, utilizing such group setups becomes more difficult, as the Limit Break is among the important game mechanics. When you bring the bar to the third level, you can deal or absorb a large amount of damage in bursts, as well as revive and heal the entire group at once – depending on which role the Limit Break ability is used for.

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Why was this change introduced? The community suspects in a thread on Reddit that groups without healers are being put on hold. Although the restriction does not explicitly state “groups without healers do not get Limit Break,” it indirectly disadvantages the common tactics with double roles significantly.

Thus, it is more likely that with the new raid, classic group setups of 2 healers, 2 defenders, and 4 attackers will become more frequent again. This could thus be the chance for healer mains to finally become part of the fatal raids again more often.

It is suggested by the community that the decision for this change is based on the criticism of the “pointlessness of healers.” Others also suspect that this is intended so that players who play different jobs than those commonly used in previous strategies are not excluded.

If you missed the discussion about healers in Final Fantasy XIV, you can read here what the community’s problem is: In the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, healers are so angry about a new development that they threaten to strike

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The indirect successor to Mass Effect will never be released – Studio is bankrupt

Cortyn 26. November 2024 Reading time 2 minutes

A bitter message for all Mass Effect fans. The studio Humanoid Origin is bankrupt and thus a game will never be released.

One of the most promising indirect successors to Mass Effect will never see the light of day. For the studio founded by Casey Hudson is bankrupt and development of the game will be completely halted. The reason for this is an unexpected problem with financing.

So far, there are only teasers of the actual new Mass Effect:

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Who is Casey Hudson? Long-time RPG fans will likely know Casey Hudson, as he worked at BioWare for a long time. His most famous work is probably the original trilogy of Mass Effect, for which he served as Game Director. However, he left the studio in 2020 and founded “Humanoid Origin” the following year – a new development studio.

What was the problem? The answer is simple: money. There was an unexpected drop in funding, although details about how this came to be are not known.

On LinkedIn, a statement read:

Earlier today, we informed our team that Humanoid Origin will be closing. Despite all efforts to protect the company from the larger challenges of the industry, an unexpected drop in funding has made it impossible for us to continue our work.

We deeply regret that we will not be able to complete our new sci-fi universe. However, our main concern right now is with our team, and we are working to support everyone in finding new employment.

During our time together, the team made incredible progress and demonstrated that they are capable of producing fantastic work while fostering a culture of fun and creativity. We thank everyone for their talent, courage, and friendship.

Thank you to everyone who accompanied us on this journey.

What was already known about the game? Basically not much so far, as there has not yet been an official announcement, nor has an exact title for the game been decided. However, art pieces have been released over the past years that were supposed to give a first impression of the game’s style.

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