I see dead people, is one of the most famous quotes in film history. For many, The Sixth Sense is considered one of the best films by Bruce Willis and M. Night Shyamalan. But what is the boy from The Sixth Sense doing today?
What is The Sixth Sense?The Sixth Sense was released in 1999 and was the fourth film by M. Night Shyamalan. The drama is one of the best films featuring Bruce Willis and has achieved cult status. Especially the line: I see dead people, has become ingrained in pop culture.
The true star of the film is not Bruce Willis, but the little boy played by Haley Joel Osment. He manages to convey a sense of sorrow and melancholy at just 11 years old, which the audience can truly feel.
But the promising boy did not turn into a great actor. Even though he still works as an actor today.
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The Sixth Sense – Trailer for the emotional drama featuring Bruce Willis
From The Sixth Sense to The Boys
What were the beginnings of Haley Joel Osment like? Even before The Sixth Sense, Haley Joel Osment had smaller roles. He got his start in 1994 in Hell on Earth. This is a rather forgotten TV movie. Just one film later, he had a small role in Forrest Gump.
There he played the young son of Forrest Gump. After that, he took on small roles in series or TV movies. His first major breakthrough came with The Sixth Sense, where he shared the lead role with Bruce Willis. He performed quite well. He even received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Despite this strong performance as a young actor, he did not have a big career afterwards.
What happened after The Sixth Sense? Three years later, he managed to secure another significant role. In A.I. – Artificial Intelligence, he starred alongside Jude Law under the direction of Steven Spielberg. But aside from that, things remained quite quiet. He appeared regularly in films and worked as a voice actor in 2 Disney sequels.
After that, he mainly played small roles in lesser-known films. An example would be the crazy horror film Tusk in 2014. Fans of The Boys may also know him. There he played Mesmer (ironically also a former child star), who initially helped the Boys and then betrayed them. In the end, he was killed by Butcher.
Most recently, he appeared in 2024 in the thriller Blink Twice directed by Zoë Kravitz.
As a child star, it’s often tough to build on initial successes. People frequently put you in a box. But Haley Joel Osment must be acknowledged for still working as an actor today. Not everyone needs to become a big mega-star. Some top actors had their breakthrough later: 10 actors who had a late breakthrough: 10 actors who had a late breakthrough
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Thanks to Black Friday, you can currently get the Pro Controller for the PS5 for 50 euros less. But is it worth it at all? MeinMMO has taken a look at the offer.
What kind of controller is this? Sony presented a major innovation for the PS5 in 2022: an official Pro Controller. Up to this point, players had to rely on third-party manufacturers, who in many cases only modified official controllers.
The DualSense Edge is like an official PS5 controller, but comes with additional features:
Two back paddles can be attached to the back.
The thumbsticks can be replaced with stick modules. For this, the front plate needs to be removed.
The stick caps can also be swapped out.
Additionally, you can configure and set up all buttons via an officially integrated software. You can switch between options at any time using 2 FN buttons.
But these additional features come with a catch, and that is the price: After all, the Edge costs three to four times as much as a normal DualSense controller. But is the controller worth it if it costs less than 200 euros?
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<strong>DualSense Edge for the PS5 in Unboxing – Our first impressions of the pro controller in the video</strong>
Great Pro Controller with (much) too short battery life
How does the DualSense Edge perform in tests?MeinMMO was able to thoroughly test the DualSense Edge. In everyday use, the controller impresses especially with its intuitive and easy setup. It is also practical that you can swap and even replace many parts. The very good integration into the PS5’s software has also been very successful.
It was less impressive in terms of battery life, which feels even shorter than that of the normal DualSense. After 3 to 4 hours, gaming is already over.
From a long-term perspective, the DualSense Edge has been doing its job on the PS5 for over a year and a half and has functioned flawlessly without any problems so far.
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Who is the controller recommended for? The DualSense Edge has a big advantage, which is its accessibility. The software is already integrated into the PS5 and is very easy to use. Swapping out the sticks and paddles is also very straightforward. If you’re just looking for a well-manufactured, quality controller that you can freely customize, you can’t go wrong with the DualSense.
Yes, with other manufacturers you’ll certainly get better thumbsticks and possibly more options for colors and other personal touches. But if you just want a plain controller for your own settings, then the controller is really good. Particularly for under 200 euros, the controller is highly recommended.
Pro Controllers from competitors cost hardly less than the DualSense Edge
How about the competition? If you compare the prices in the immediate vicinity of the DualSense Edge, you will find that alternative Pro controllers cost hardly less and in some cases even significantly more:
For the SCUF Reflex Pro PS5, you’ll pay 249.99, depending on the features even up to 300 euros.
For the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro, you’ll also pay around 250 euros.
The PDP Victrix Pro BFG controller also costs around 200 euros.
The Wolverine V2 Pro for the PS5 also costs 199.99 euros.
Depending on the equipment, feature set, or special requests, the prices can increase even further.
Basically, you can always spend a little more. Former colleague Maik Schneider paid 280 euros for a controller for the PS5 back then. And he says: He would do it again immediately. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: I paid 280 euros for a PS5 controller and damn, I would do it again
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The Pokémon GO Nature Zone 2024 is starting. There is a ticket that brings various bonuses, but you can also play without it. We show you all the differences.
What kind of event is this? The GO Nature Zone is the third major event of this year after the GO Fest and the GO Tour. It is a new type of event that takes place in autumn. It runs globally on November 23 and 24, 2024. You can find all the information about the global Nature Zone here.
Do I need to buy a ticket? There will be content at the event that all players can use without a ticket. This includes some of the most exciting content. The ticket brings bonuses that enhance the event.
We show you the differences in this article.
How much does a ticket to the GO Nature Zone cost? The ticket in the in-game shop costs 14.99 euros and is called “Ticket: Pokémon GO Nature Zone – Global”. It is valid for the entire event period from November 23 to 24.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
What is included without a ticket in the Pokémon GO Nature Zone 2024?
Without a ticket: The following content can also be used if you do not purchase a ticket for the event.
Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre can be caught in raids
Dialga and Palkia in their primal forms can be caught in raids
You may receive special backgrounds during Dyna battles against Riffex, Proto-raids, or level 4 and 5 raids.
Riffex appears for the first time in raids and Dynamax battles.
Gigantamax Riffex can be challenged.
All other raid bosses of the event can also be challenged by all players.
There are two rotating habitats – the electric hour and the poison hour. They rotate hourly and bring various wild Pokémon.
The new Safari Ball appears in Pokémon GO with an increased catch chance. However, you can only use the ball until 6:15 PM on the two event days. After that, the Safari Balls in your collection will expire.
This gives you an overview of the content with and without a ticket. The GO Nature Zone acts almost as a conclusion of the currently running season – in fact, there is still an event that sets the endpoint of “Dyna-Maximum”. This is called the Dyna-Maximum Finale, and it brings three shinies and new monsters with it. Here we show you all the information about the season finale in Pokémon GO.
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In Season 7, some changes are coming for the overpowered Spiritborn in Diablo 4. This also affects a powerful weapon that is recommended for nearly all of their builds. Many players feel that this was long overdue.
This is what a Spiritborn build looks like in gameplay:
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Diablo 4: This is what a Jaguar-Eagle build from the Spirit Born in Vessel of Hatred looks like
Which weapon is it about? It is the Staff of Kepeleke of the Spiritborn, which is fundamentally recommended for all powerful builds for the endgame in Season 6 of Diablo 4. The Staff of Kepeleke has the effect of making all your core skills behave like base skills and modifies their mechanics.
These are the changes: In the “Campfire Chat” livestream, the developers presented the change with a comparison image. It shows that the staff no longer provides ranks for “Speed” after the change, but for “Energetic”. Additionally, the damage from core skills has decreased from 1-3% to 0.1-0.5%.
The Staff of Kepeleke before and after the nerfs in Season 7 of Diablo 4. Source: Blizzard
“Time to bring them to the level of the other classes”
This is what players say about it: In a Reddit post, users are discussing the nerf of the powerful weapon. The top comment comes from KnowMatter. He writes: “Necessary. If a single item is used in every build of a class, that should be a warning, especially for a weapon slot.” Over 600 users agree with him through upvotes.
Others note that there are Mythic Uniques for the slot that are completely ignored. Besides the Staff of Kepeleke, there are the mythic Uniques “Nesekem, the Herald” and “Broken Oath”, which players apparently rarely use. Additionally, jermany755 writes that a rework of the Nesekem glaive would be good. “I don’t think it’s even good in a nerfed Kepeleke world,” he remarks.
Individual users point out that the damage after the rework of the staff is no longer reduced based on the life force costs. At least that’s a positive change, and SerMid thinks: “Therefore, I believe that the [Staff of Kepeleke] is still quite solid.”
Most seem to agree that the overpowered Spiritborn could generally use a few nerfs:
RedSkyNL writes: “Yes, playing the Spiritborn and being ‘OP’ was fun, but for me: only for one season. I’m looking forward to the other classes becoming relevant again.”
plzdonatemoneystome writes: “Now it’s time to bring [the Spiritborn] to the level of the other classes. I must say, though, this season has been immensely fun for me.”
Epimolophant thinks: “I actually believe that it will still be the strongest class (though not as much as in this season) because of its versatility. Too much mobility, AoE, and crowd control combined, even if the damage output is reduced.”
This is what Blizzard says about it: The goal of the developers is to create better class balance in the long term. It should not feel “wrong” to play a class other than the Spiritborn, explains game designer Charles Dunn in a YouTube livestream on November 21.
The developers don’t want to buff every class so much that they can effortlessly clear the pit at level 150+, adds design director Colin Finer. They want to “make smaller improvements to the weaker builds while bringing the Spiritborn back to a healthier level,” says Dunn. You can learn more about the general nerfs of the class and the developers’ goals here: Blizzard nerfs the strongest class in Diablo 4 hard, saying: “It’s better for the health of the game”
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In EA FC 25, a new event called FC Pro Live started on Friday, November 22, 2024. On MeinMMO, we show you all the new cards and provide important information about the promo.
What kind of event is this? FC Pro Live is a promotion closely associated with eSports in EA FC. This event made its debut in FC 24. It accompanies the participants of EA Sports FC Pro 25, a tournament where the best players from around the world compete against each other.
FC Pro Live takes place during the Pro Open Cups. In this phase, eSports athletes compete against each other in 10 regions worldwide and can qualify for a regional final. This will then lead to participation in the global World Championship.
For more information about the tournament progress, you can find it on the EA FC PRO info page.
To give the tournament and the participants the attention they deserve, dynamic special cards will appear during FC Pro Live in Ultimate Team, tied to the performances of the eProfessionals.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
FC Pro Live Team: With upgradeable cards for two Ultimate Team legends
In the list, you will find all the special cards from the new FC Pro Live Team. You will also see the partnered eProfessional who can earn further upgrades through their performances.
Player (Rating)
Club (League)
Position
eProfessional
Benzema (88)
Al Ittihad (SAU)
ST
AboFawzi
Xavi Simons (88)
RB Leipzig (GER1)
CAM
Vejrgang
Osimhen (88)
Galatasaray (TUR)
ST
KTzn
Gabriel Jesus (88)
Arsenal FC (ENG1)
ST
PHzin
Aké (88)
Manchester City (ENG1)
CB
Tekkz
Palacios (87)
Bayer Leverkusen (GER1)
CDM
Nicolas99fc
Gravenberch (87)
Liverpool FC (ENG1)
CM
Emre Yilmaz
Insigne (87)
Toronto FC (MLS)
LW
Obrun
Oxlade-Chamberlain (87)
Besiktas Istanbul (TUR)
RW
NIKSNEB
Amrabat (87)
Fenerbahçe Istanbul (TUR)
CDM
xCharifx
Boey (87) as SBC
Bayern Munich (GER1)
RB
Yuval
Hendriks (86) as SBC
VfB Stuttgart (GER1)
CB
ManuBachoore
Bynoe-Gittens (86)
Dortmund (GER1)
LM
Stingrayjnr
Weghorst (86)
Ajax Amsterdam (NED)
ST
Levi de Weerd
Fábio Carvalho (86)
Brentford FC (ENG1)
CAM
Jafonso
Morsy (86)
Ipswich Town (ENG1)
CDM
Mark11
Forsberg (86)
New York RB (MLS)
CAM
GuiBarros
Kadıoğlu (86)
Brighton & Hove Albion (ENG1)
LB
Umut
Roussillon (85)
Union Berlin (GER1)
LB
Fouma
Redondo (85)
Inter Miami (MLS)
CM
FacuCowen
Tombakti (85)
Al Hilal (SAU)
CB
AbuMakkah
Igor Silva (85)
Lorient FC (FRA2)
RB
LJR Peixoto
Al Abed (85)
Al Riyadh (SAU)
CAM
The1OS
Gregersen (85)
Atlanta United (MLS)
CB
Paulo Neto
The upgrades for Benzema and Insigne make two absolute Ultimate Team legends playable again.
How do the cards get upgrades? EA has released an upgrade path for the live event, indicating how to achieve various enhancements:
+ 1 overall rating (OVR) for 3 points in the FC Pro Open
+1★ in skill moves or weak foot for 6 points in the FC Pro Open
1 role++ and +1 alternative position for 10 points in the FC Pro Open
+1 OVR for 16 points in the FC Pro Open
+1 OVR and 1 role+ for reaching the knockout stage
+1 OVR, +1★ in skill moves or weak foot, and 1 Play Style+ for winning the FC Pro Open title
At this point, the original article continues, which we published on MeinMMO before the event started.
Richarlison and João Félix are the first players for FC Pro Live
How do you get the players? A new task has appeared under the “Live” tab in the objectives. It is called “FC Pro Live: Champions Finals Gameplay” and rewards you with special cards of two well-known professionals from the English Premier League upon completion.
“Moments Richarlison” comes with an upgrade of +5 to his original overall rating (81→86). To unlock Richarlison, you need to win 10 matches in the next two Champions Finals.
“Throwback João Félix” even enjoys an upgrade of +9 (80→89). To get the Portuguese player, you need to win 22 out of 30 matches.
Unlike the dynamic FC Pro Live cards, these two professionals cannot be upgraded any further.
Leaks reveal all special cards and their eSports partners
Where do the leaks come from? The leaks were published by the well-known insider Fut Sheriff on his X account. We have compiled all the information known so far for you.
We would like to point out that leaks do not provide a 100% guarantee that the contents will appear as they are in the game.
If you don’t want to be spoiled, just scroll further without opening.
What else does FC Pro Live have to offer? In addition to daily content like new tasks and SBCs, viewer rewards will also await you again. You can earn these by watching the FC Pro Open on Twitch or YouTube starting November 25. You can find the link to the channels here:
The midseason patch 2.0.5 brings several buffs for all classes in Diablo 4. We summarize the highlights from the patch notes for you here on MeinMMO.
Today, on November 19, the midseason update for Season 6 in Diablo 4 is due. The patch brings various bug fixes, but also several buffs for a few items and the classes, because the “old classes” are significantly lagging behind the overpowered Spiritborn, which dominates the tier list of the strongest builds in Diablo 4.
Update, November 19, 19:05: Around 19:05, patch 2.0.5 was available on November 19, 2024, for midseason, and it has about 1.45 GB (on Battle.net).
With the buffs, all classes will be a little stronger. What this means for the individual classes, we summarize for you below. You can find the detailed German patch notes on page 2 of the article.
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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zur 6. Season, der Saison des aufsteigenden Hasses
Buffs are meant to strengthen the “old classes”
These buffs await you for the classes with patch 2.0.5:
Barbarians: Several skills will receive a buff, such as Hammer of the Ancients, Upheaval, Double Strike, Iron Skin, and Mighty Throw. Previously, there was a bug related to the “Mighty Throw” skill according to Blizzard involving the hardening affix. Additionally, numerous uniques of the Barbarian will be improved – including Twin Strikes and the Joritz the Mighty Helm. Furthermore, the damage of the legendary paragon node Blood Rage, which plays a role in many builds, will be increased.
Druids: For the Druid, there will be some buffs for the class mechanic of Spirit Blessings, including for Pack Leader, Iron Feather, Overcharge, and Masochistic. All central passive skills will also be buffed, as well as skills like Tornado and Storm Strike. The uniques of the class will also receive buffs, including Stone of Vehemence, The Basilisk, and Dolmenstone.
Necromancers: The Necromancers are currently the strongest class in Season 6 (by a large margin) after the Spiritborn. However, the Necromancers will get a few buffs: The damage of Bone Storm will be increased, and other skills will also be buffed, such as Blood Surge, Decompose, and Bloody Harvest. Additionally, several passive skills will receive a buff, and individual uniques, including The Mortacrux and Roar from the Depths.
Hunters: With the midseason update, the Hunters can also look forward to buffs for skills like Sawblades, Dance of Daggers, Piercing Shot, Rapid Fire, and Blade Storm. In addition, the damage against elite enemies from the Piercing Shot will now be multiplicative. Furthermore, single-target damage from Shadow Infusion will increase.
Sorceresses: The Sorceresses will also receive buffs for various skills, including Meteor, Hydra, and Familiar. Various passive skills, legendary aspects, and uniques will also be buffed.
Spiritborn: For the Spiritborn, there are a few small buffs at midseason. The poison damage from Withering Fist will be increased, as will the passive damage from Poison Skin. With the Poison Skin skill, a strong build is possible where you can basically take down enemies while being AFK. There will also be a few buffs for passive skills, legendary aspects, and uniques.
What other changes come with patch 2.0.5? In addition to the classes, the runes will also receive a buff. Among other things, the effect of the Neo Rune will no longer be blocked or reset by invulnerability. This rune can be quite useful, especially for builds that use barriers.
Mercenaries will also receive some improvements regarding their skills. In addition, Blizzard increases the quality of the reward chests in Legion events and lowers the cost of crafting “Slimy Eggs” from 9 to 3 hearts. Additionally, the damage from shrine boosts will be increased – including the damage of the often-criticized conduit shrine in Diablo 4, which some players find worse than 1 million stubbed toes.
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In the communities of various games, there are beautiful moments to celebrate alongside disputes. A player from Helldivers 2 therefore invited the developers to his wedding, and they responded with an official letter from Democracy.
Who wanted to get married? The player CPTScragglyBeard invited the developers to his wedding so they could celebrate this special moment in the name of democracy. He and his wife are passionate Helldivers, and that’s why they wanted the developers to share in this special moment with them.
The developers then reacted to his request, congratulating him with nothing less than a message from General Brasch.
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Helldivers 2: War Bond “Truth Enforcer” brings you new firepower and armor from Star Wars
Chuck Norris of Super Earth congratulates the couple
What was the developers’ reaction? On Reddit, CPTScragglyBeard posted the message from the developers as well as a certificate that General Brasch has signed.
General Brasch is regarded in the Helldivers 2 community as the Chuck Norris of Super Earth. He gives Helldivers their first tips for the battlefield and is considered a legend in the story of Helldivers. Therefore, receiving such a certificate is also a great honor. The letter states:
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ – MINISTRY OF UNION
Subject: Congratulations on your approved joint mission from Super Earth – Marriage
Dear Helldivers, We are writing to officially congratulate you on the successful completion of Operation Marriage. Your decision to unite your forces and undertake this lifelong mission together reflects a high level of strategic planning and operational commitment.
This joint venture, which unites two units into one, is a clear example of your readiness to tackle any challenge that life throws at you. Your mutual dedication to one another serves as an inspiration and a strong example for others to follow.
As you embark on this new operation, remember that teamwork is essential and maintaining open lines of communication will ensure the ongoing success of your mission. Your courage in facing this challenge reflects the highest standards of your service, and it is a privilege to formally approve your union.
Thank you for your service to Super Earth and to love. May your new mission be filled with successful operations, effective conflict resolution, and many years of happiness.
Please accept this certificate as a sign of our deep admiration and respect for your commitment to one another and your exemplary service in the field of marriage.
What do fans say about the developers’ reaction? They find the response adorable but think one step ahead. In the world of Helldivers 2, there is the notorious form “C-01 Approval”. This form grants signers the opportunity to produce offspring.
The Reddit user FinHead1990 therefore celebrates the developers’ approach but would have burst into laughter if Arrowhead had included this form as well.
Additionally, the user Anticode has written an announcement from General Brasch, revealing the Smash tactics instead of his Brasch tactics, which every Helldiver should know when they are about to make use of the C-01 Approval.
The first Path of Exile lag behind the Diablo series, especially in one aspect: the presentation. With the intro to Path of Exile 2, that seems to have changed now.
Where can I see the intro? The developers Grinding Gear Games uploaded it on their official YouTube channel. In the almost 5-minute long intro, we see a group of fighters heading into a dark forest in search of an artifact.
You can also watch the intro to Path of Exile 2 here:
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Path of Exile 2: The Cinematic Intro of the Greatest Diablo Competitor
Spoiler warning: The search does not go well for our adventurers. After an unexpected twist, we are left with more questions than before. What kind of artifact is this? And why does the spirit that guarded it say humanity is not ready for it yet?
What are the reactions to the intro like? Many are amazed that Grinding Gear Games can actually produce such impressive cinematics. It’s certainly a surprise, but a welcome one, as the comments on YouTube show:
FlammDumbFox: “Beautiful. I didn’t expect PoE 2 to have such a cinematic.”
Lethmyr: “Insane quality. 5 minutes felt like seconds. Hype!!!”
Some users are transported back to the “good old Blizzard days” – specifically, Blizzard North – and the early 2000s. Blizzard North developed Diablo 1 and 2 but was closed down in 2005. The intro of Diablo 2 is particularly legendary.
mbe102: “Damn, feels like the good old Blizzard North days.”
LuciaFinstra: “Excellent! Even has an RPG feeling of the 2000s in the cinematics! Unlike some modern ‘hyper-real'”
CobusGreyling: “Sorry, is this damn 2004? Is this the golden age of gaming again? What did I just see? I am SO hyped. Insanely high quality.”
Whether the intro to Path of Exile 2 truly matches that of the Diablo games is being discussed, but in the end, gameplay is what matters. The developers also have new content to show on that front.
In a developer stream, they give a first look at the endgame of Path of Exile 2. It’s said to be quite extensive even in Early Access. You can catch the stream on YouTube. Starting at minute 46:09, Game Director Mark Roberts talks in detail about the endgame.
The Anniversary servers in WoW Classic represent an opportunity for newcomers to dive into the established MMORPG. Among them is the Twitch streamer Tyler Tyler1 Steinkamp, known for his outbursts in League of Legends.
What kind of streamer is he? Tyler Tyler1 Steinkamp embodies the stereotype of a LoL troll on Twitch. For his toxic outbursts, he was even banned from League of Legends by Riot – although this ban proved to be not as permanent as it initially appeared.
We introduced you to Tyler1 a while back with a video:
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How the Worst Troll from Twitch Became the Face of League of Legends
Tyler1 brings his LoL energy to WoW
How did it go? First, there was a short WoW for Newbies introduction from guild leader Sodapoppin. Tyler1 initially thought this was unnecessary (How hard can the game be?), but was quickly proven wrong.
Thus, the Twitch streamer seemed somewhat overwhelmed even with downloading the right version and the absolutely necessary addons. About 2 hours later, Tyler1 created his Tauren warrior and after a short battle with the UI, he could take his first steps in Azeroth.
What followed was pure chaos. The Twitch streamer tried to find his way in the game while being besieged by a horde of Tauren, who along with his own chat were more or less helpful. You can watch a cut of the stream here:
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In his first minutes, Tyler1 experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, frequently complaining about how stupid the game was, only to then celebrate his successes: Level 2, baby! And they said it would be difficult. This is so easy!
However, it didn’t take long for the Twitch streamer to have enough. He expressed his frustration in his usual calm manner:
People, I can’t concentrate, stop with the backseat gaming. Shut your damn mouths. You’ve been playing the game for 40 damn years. “You’re not good” – I’m trying. I’ve played the game for 30 minutes of my life. You sit there spamming question marks. […] You have no life, shut your damn mouths! […] Look at these damn losers following me around, they’ve been playing this for 50 years and are just happy that someone finally plays with them.
After his outburst, it took about another hour before Tyler1 abruptly ended the game. He then drew a conclusion: So, the game is easy, very easy. This will be totally easy.
The streamer explained that this was just a test for now. He really wants to get started on Friday, November 22. It remains to be seen whether Tyler1 will actually achieve his optimistic goal of easily reaching level 60.
In Pokémon GO, many trainers celebrated the remote raid change. But now it seems that it is not here to stay.
This is the change: Recently, trainers discovered that they could suddenly join their friends’ remote raids without needing an invitation. They could simply see in the friends list if someone was currently doing a raid – and just join, as long as the trainer had not disabled this option.
Additionally, trainers can currently invite friends to remote raids even when they are only in a remote raid lobby themselves. This was also not possible before, and only trainers who were on site could invite players.
This effectively means: Raid lobbies can currently be filled much more easily from a distance, making it easier to defeat difficult raid bosses. This way, there are more opportunities to get many trainers into the lobby.
The change has been celebrated by many trainers. But now it turns out that it is at least not meant to be permanent for the time being.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
Test phase of the raid expansion in Pokémon GO lasts only a short time
This is what Niantic says: Niantic released a blog post in which the feature is explained in more detail. However, it also clearly states:
This feature is currently available as a limited-time test and will remain live until the end of Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global on Sunday, November 24.
The event is the big GO Nature Zone, which runs over the weekend. It can be assumed that the raid change will be reversed next Monday – at least for now.
How is the community reacting? In the first reactions, such as in the subreddit for Pokémon GO “TheSilphRoad”, trainers are rather disappointed (via reddit). They consider the change to be one of the best in recent years and would like to keep the raid feature.
Is there any information for afterward? No, it is only officially known that the test will end. Whether and when the feature will return afterward is currently completely open. Accordingly, trainers can only hope for now that the test turns out positively and the raid expansion returns.
At least this weekend, the feature can be useful, as several raids are taking place during the GO Nature Zone that one might want to complete. All information about the event and what happens during the GO Nature Zone can be found here.
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MeinMMO presents you with the best gaming monitors currently available for purchase. We showcase various monitors in Full HD, WQHD, and 4K that are suitable for gamers.
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If you want to fully utilize your graphics card’s performance or value a particularly high-contrast image, you need a good gaming monitor. After all, the screen is there to display the image.
This is what you will find in this article: In our article, we present the currently best gaming monitors available for your gaming PC. We showcase Full HD, WQHD, and 4K monitors. Additionally, we explain what you should consider before buying a monitor.
All gaming monitors in our buying guide offer at least a refresh rate of 144 Hz and provide either FreeSync or G-Sync.
How was our article created? We checked several buying guides for you and gathered information and expertise. This is complemented by experiences from our editorial team.
The best gaming monitors of 2024 at a glance:
You will find all recommended models in this list with the corresponding jump link to the model:
The article was first published in November 2021. On November 22, 2024, we updated the article and added another monitor in the WQHD range.
Last updates: 22.11.2024, 01.03.2024, 19.07.2023, 15.5.2022, 25.11.2021
What you should consider when buying a gaming monitor
Size: In principle, you should be clear about how large your future monitor should be. If you are sitting directly in front of the screen, a smaller monitor is more suitable. If you want a larger monitor, it is better to sit a bit further away. How to find the best size for your gaming monitor can also be read on MeinMMO.
Resolution and Refresh Rate: The higher the resolution, the more details can be recognized. From a size of 27 inches, WQHD resolution is recommended, otherwise individual pixels can become quite noticeable.
However, be aware that the load on the graphics card increases the higher the resolution of the monitor. For a 4K/UHD resolution, you need at least a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or faster. The best graphics cards for gaming can be found listed on MeinMMO.
FreeSync and G-Sync: G-Sync ensures that there is no input lag and no tearing when the graphics card delivers fewer FPS than the monitor. Tearing means that the image “tears” and you have strange artifacts in the image. G-Sync synchronizes the monitor’s refresh rate with the GPU’s FPS. If the GPU delivers more FPS than the monitor, you will need V-Sync, which you can then enable in the game.
FreeSync is mainly used by AMD graphics cards, but Nvidia graphics cards now also support the technology. G-Sync is Nvidia’s technology for synchronization.
Response Time: The response time describes how long it takes for a pixel to change from one color to another. Too slow response times can lead to unsightly representations: moving objects leave a visible trail behind them, this problem is called “Motion Blur”.
Here, you should pay attention to the GtG value (Grey to Grey). Monitors with a GtG value of less than 10 ms are recommended.
Brightness and Colors: Colors describe how good the image looks in the end. The more natural the colors look, the better. Brightness plays a role especially when you want to game in a dark room.
Who should choose Curved? A curved monitor means that the monitor is bent. This aims to better cover the user’s view and provide a better immersive experience in games.
However, it also depends on which games you enjoy playing the most. Games that focus on immersion like shooters or racing games can benefit from it. Strategy games or hack ‘n’ slash RPGs like Diablo, where you view the action from above, benefit less from it.
Best Gaming Monitor for Full HD – Dell Alienware AW2523HF
Resolution: Full HD (1080p) | Refresh Rate: 360 Hz | Price (according to Geizhals): 380 – 520 Euros |
This is what the monitor offers: The Dell AW2523HF offers you a Full HD resolution (1080p) with 360 Hz. With a correspondingly fast graphics card, you can also take advantage of the refresh rate. The monitor also offers FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC to reduce tearing.
The site rtings.com criticizes that the monitor’s contrasts are only average overall. If you prefer to game in a dark room, then the model is only conditionally suitable for you. Otherwise, you will need to manually increase the contrasts, as black appears more like gray otherwise.
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Best Gaming Monitor for WQHD with FreeSync – Samsung Odyssey G7
This is what the monitor offers: The Samsung Odyssey G7 provides you with a refresh rate of 240 Hz at 32 inches and WQHD resolution. The monitor also supports FreeSync as a synchronization technology but also supports Nvidia’s G-Sync. Incidentally, the Samsung Odyssey G7 is among the best gaming monitors with 240 Hz.
Due to its low input lag, the monitor is very suitable for competitive gaming. According to TomsHardware, the colors are already properly calibrated (via tomshardware.com). Additionally, it comes with an ergonomic stand and numerous connection options on the back of the device.
DisplayNinja praises the excellent image quality, rich colors, and the numerous connections (via displayninja.com). However, the testers also state that the strong curvature of the display may not be suitable for all users.
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Best alternative with OLED: Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 | Refresh Rate: 360 Hz | Price (according to Geizhals): 649 Euros |
This is what the monitor offers: The Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 is a 27-inch monitor with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 360 Hz. The monitor from Gigabyte uses a QD-OLED panel from Samsung. In addition, you get modern connections such as HDMI 2.1, allowing you to use the monitor with your PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, you get a USB-C port and a KVM switch. The latter is practical if you want to use the monitor with multiple devices.
The English-speaking magazine Rtings.com rates the monitor in the gaming category with 9.2 out of 10 possible points. For console gaming, Rtings gives it 9.1 out of 10 points. Praise is mainly for the fantastic color fidelity and the very fast response time of the display. Criticism primarily comes for the flickering when using VRR and that ambient light makes black appear rather purple on the monitor.
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This is what the monitor offers: Dell introduced the AW3225QF right on time for the CES 2024. This model is the first 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with Dolby Vision HDR. The monitor offers you a refresh rate of 240 Hz.
The colleagues from rtings rate the gaming monitor with 9.3 out of 10 possible points in the gaming category. They state that the monitor is excellent for gaming: The outstanding response time, the nearly unlimited contrast ratio, and the perfect black representation speak for the monitor. Included is HDMI 2.1, allowing you to enjoy 4K games with a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz.
However, there is one downside. While the monitor connects easily with the PS5 or an Xbox Series X, it cannot process the 1440p signal. Additionally, there are some minor issues with Dolby Vision.
This is what the monitor offers: The Odyssey Neo G8 offers you a 4K display with 240 Hz. Additionally, the model features HDMI 2.1, making it very suitable for the PS5 or Xbox.
The experts from rtings rate the monitor in the gaming category with 9.0 out of 10 points. Praise goes to the excellent black levels, the low input lag, and the fast response times. Rtings criticizes that there may be flickering at very low frame rates.
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Best Gaming Monitor Curved – Dell Alienware AW3423DW
This is what the monitor offers: The Dell Alienware AW3423DW is one of the first QD-OLED screens. QD-OLED is a technology that aims to combine the strengths of OLED and quantum dot displays to create perfect black levels with a wider color spectrum.
The model has a high refresh rate of 175 Hz with native G-SYNC support; FreeSync also works. The input lag is low for high frame rate signals but increases slightly at lower frame rate signals. The extended 3-year warranty from Alienware for “burn-in” damage is also practical.
Thanks to the excellent contrast ratio, the device is perfect for dark rooms; in bright rooms, the contrasts suffer a bit. Additionally, it has very good viewing angles from all viewpoints. The model also handles reflections well. Rtings.com rates the model in the gaming category with 8.7 out of 10 points.
If you are looking for a very good alternative with an IPS panel, take a look at the LG Electronics 34GP950G-B. This offers weaker black levels but a similarly good overall picture.
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Best Gaming Monitor 240 Hz – ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM
This is what the monitor offers: With the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM, you get an excellent monitor with a 27-inch WQHD resolution (1440p) and 240 Hz. You get an OLED display; ASUS itself claims that various features (such as “Pixel Cleaning”) are designed to prevent burn-in.
Rtings.com rates ASUS’s model in the gaming category with 9.1 out of 10 points. Much praise is given for the outstanding contrast, rich blacks, and the response times. Thanks to good contrasts, the monitor is also very well suited for dark rooms. The biggest disadvantage is that the monitor only offers HDMI 2.0; for the PS5 or Xbox, there are better alternatives.
A cheaper alternative with the same panel would be the Corsair XENEON 27QHD240. This also offers HDMI 2.1, but lower brightness values than the ASUS model:
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Best Gaming Monitor with 360 Hz – Acer Nitro XV252QF
Resolution: Full HD (1080p) | Refresh Rate: 360 (390) Hz | Price (according to Geizhals): 450 – 650 Euros
This is what the monitor offers: The Acer XV252QF offers you a Full HD resolution with 25 inches. The preset refresh rate is 360 Hz, but you can overclock the IPS display up to 390 Hz. This makes it one of the fastest monitors currently available for purchase.
The colleagues from rtings rate the monitor with 8.3 out of possible 10 points in the gaming category. Praise goes especially for the very low input lag, fast refresh rate, and fantastic motion representation without noticeable blur with quickly moving objects. The monitor also offers FreeSync, but it is not compatible with purely HDMI devices like the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S.
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Best Gaming Monitor with G-Sync – ViewSonic Elite XG270QG
This is what the monitor offers: The device from manufacturer ViewSonic offers you a resolution of 27 inches in WQHD. It also has a refresh rate of 144 Hz, which can be overclocked to 165 Hz using software.
The device uses G-Sync and offers extremely low reaction times, which is particularly important for fast movements (via rtings.com).
However, the monitor does not support HDR, and the IPS display cannot portray deep black colors.
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Best Gaming Monitor PS5 and Xbox Series X – Sony INZONE M9
This is what the monitor offers: Sony’s own INZONE M9 offers you 4K resolution on 27 inches with 144 Hz. The monitor offers both HDMI and DisplayPort, so you can also connect the device to your PC outside of your PS5 or Xbox. HDMI 2.1 is used, which makes it particularly recommended for PS5 and Xbox. Sony uses an IPS display.
Another advantage is that the monitor supports GSync. The PS5 now also supports the VRR function, which makes the image on the PS5 look significantly better. All games that support VRR on the PS5 can be found here on MeinMMO.
The colleagues from Tomsguide praise the high image quality and sharpness and are impressed by the minimalist design. Criticism is primarily for the weak internal speakers and the lack of the ability to rotate or pivot the monitor.
Another excellent alternative is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8, which we presented to you as the best alternative as a 4K monitor. The Neo G8 offers you an even larger display and a similarly good image:
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More recommended gaming monitors for PS5 and Xbox Series X can also be found in this article:
Best Gaming Monitor under 200 Euros – ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q
This is what the monitor offers: With the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q, you get a gaming monitor with a 23.8-inch Full HD resolution. The device also offers a refresh rate of 144 Hz.
In addition, it supports variable refresh rates (VRR) to reduce screen tearing and offers several additional gaming features like backlighting and even a virtual crosshair.
The colleagues from rtings rate the gaming monitor with 8.4 out of 10 possible points in the gaming category.
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Best Alternative under 200 Euros: Viewsonic VX2719-PC-MHD
This is what the monitor offers: With the Viewsonic VX2719-PC-MHD, you get a gaming monitor with a 27-inch Full HD resolution. The device also offers a refresh rate of 240 Hz. Additionally, the monitor has a slight curve and belongs to the curved models.
The strength of the monitor lies in its good VA panel; the downside mainly lies in the weak ergonomics: you can only tilt the monitor forward or backward and neither rotate nor pivot it. However, you usually pay no more than 200 Euros for the model.
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Best TV TV for Xbox and PS5: If you don’t like gaming monitors or find them too small, then check out TV screens. If you want more tips and hints about TV screens, check the buying guide for TV screens for next-gen.
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In the card game Hearthstone, there were significant nerfs. One card rarely won, but it was so annoying that it had to go.
The launch of the new Hearthstone expansion “The Great Dark Beyond” was a few days ago, and it became clear within hours that some cards significantly hinder the fun of the game.
Now Blizzard has released a hotfix with over two dozen buffs and nerfs. This includes a card that has been downgraded from “extremely annoying” to “practically unplayable.”
Soon there will even be StarCraft content in Hearthstone:
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StarCraft in Hearthstone – the old team returns
Blizzard nerfs the card “Quasar” into irrelevance
What card is the problem? One of the major annoyance cards was “Quasar” from the rogue class. For 6 mana, you shuffled your entire hand back into your deck and then reduced the cost of all cards in the deck by 3 mana.
Since the deck with which the card was quickly played primarily consisted of cards costing between 0 and 4 mana and enabling a lot of card draw, this meant:
A storm of effects would begin on the next turn, as the rogue could draw and play 10, 15, or even 20 cards in one turn, bombarding the opponent into digital oblivion – without any chance of interaction.
The old version – now the costs have been increased to 8 mana.
Although decks with this card had a win rate of only 40% to 42%, they were frustrating. Once the combo was triggered, you were condemned to just watch. Fun was nowhere to be found.
What has Blizzard changed now? The mana cost of Quasar has been increased from 6 mana to 8 mana. The card can therefore be played only 2 turns later. This essentially means that the deck and this play style are considered buried for the foreseeable future. It’s akin to just deleting the card from the game altogether. Blizzard also apologizes afterward for the card on the official Hearthstone website:
Yes, our mistake… With each expansion, we want to release a few “dreamlike” cards that inspire players to think about what they can create with the game. These cards should not be among the most powerful – the fun in them is the “what if?”. Quasar mostly fell into this category – it definitely inspired dreamers to craft and didn’t turn out to be too powerful – but when this card works too well and ends games too quickly, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare when you have to play against it.
What else has changed? Apart from Quasar, it mainly affected the hero card Reno Jackson. This now only removes minions but no longer locations or inactive minions. This is necessary for the new spaceship mechanic to function at all.
Because far too often, players struggled for several rounds to assemble their spaceship (and forgo other power) only to experience Reno Jackson simply deleting their spaceship off the battlefield before it could start. If the core mechanic of a new expansion can never come into play because old cards perfectly prevent that, it’s a problem – one that has now been fixed. By the way, soon there will be StarCraft content in Hearthstone – like Kerrigan and Raynor.
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The Twitch streamer Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo is known for his event streams, often focused on German creators. For the launch of the new servers at World of Warcraft Classic, the 29-year-old has come up with something special. He is reenacting the legendary Warcraft episode of South Park, complete with bells and his mother.
What is Mizkif doing? Mizkif has recreated the scene from Cartman’s basement from the “Make Love, not Warcraft” episode of South Park – Season 10, Episode 8 – for the launch of the Fresh servers in WoW, portraying himself in a red shirt as Cartman and looking significantly bulkier than usual.
At the beginning of the stream, he explained that the plan was to kill 63,340,285 wild boars to reach level 60.
17 years after the legendary WoW episode, we finally know who the MMORPG nerd from South Park is
Killing Wild Boars – Just Like in South Park
Is he really killing wild boars? Yes, indeed, during the initial part of the stream, the three orcs are jointly beating up wild boars in the orc starting zone.
Mikzif keeps ringing the bell and calling for “Mama,” who then appears as an urgent servant and brings what is needed. However, no bowl – the love for detail doesn’t go that far.
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This impresses people: The accuracy with which the basement is recreated is indeed impressive, as shown in a comparison that players presented on reddit.
They even made sure that Kenny is the only one with a particularly cheap and old computer because he is too poor to afford a better one.
The other 3 streamers are, according to reddit, bean (right), Russell (left), and simply (in the back).
On X, the producer of OTK shows how much work he put into setting up the set:
“Dude, is he trying to fool me?!”
Who is upset? Mizkif often draws inspiration from German streamers for his ideas, as it is not so common in English-speaking Twitch to implement such live events and content ideas. Therefore, Mizkif knows German streamers like Papaplatte and takes inspiration from their ideas.
In this case, however, it seems he has apparently snatched the idea from poor HandOfBlood. He mentions on Twitter that such an event for Path of Exile 2 was precisely planned: “Dude, is he trying to fool me?!”, asks the German streamer.
By the way, it used to be impossible to reach the maximum level in WoW by killing millions of wild boars, as the “boars” quickly turned gray and gave no more XP. Only when WoW changed the rules could one actually level up like this in WoW: The “South Park” joke finally comes true – even if this does not apply to WoW Classic. Therefore, Mizkif and his South Park friends had to leave the wild boars alone after a while and find something else to do.
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A dataminer on Reddit recently gained access to some lists in the dataset of Monster Hunter Wilds. It contains several items that will appear in the game – including a list of expected monsters. The community is particularly excited about a representative.
What did the dataminer find? Reddit user TheNadei shares in his thread a find he made with a friend in the datasets of Monster Hunter Wilds. He shows several lists that are supposed to display the upcoming monsters, as well as the number of quests, the areas, and the various weather conditions.
The monster list contains around 30 different codes that, according to The Nadei, could be assigned to specific enemies. Some names stand out in the list that have not appeared in a Monster Hunter for a while.
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Monster Hunter Wilds in the atmospheric 5th trailer
Hope for a reunion
What monsters are on the list? Monsters like Nerscylla, Gore Magala, Blangoga, and Seregios can be found there. However, the community is most excited about a leviathan, whose return some fans have already theorized about: Lagiacrus.
The monster placed third in a 2023 survey by Capcom (via monsterhunter.com) and is thus among the most popular in the series, even though it hasn’t appeared since Monster Hunter 3.
Can the data be trusted? Since the data has not yet been officially confirmed, you should view these lists with skepticism. Even if these lists can be derived from previous data from Monster Hunter Wilds, these contents could still change or be removed before release.
What theories did the fans have? Nevertheless, there is at least some evidence that Lagiacrus will return in Monster Hunter Wilds, as some community theories suggest. On Reddit, threads discussing a potential return of Lagiacrus have surfaced repeatedly for a long time.
In Diablo 4, one class is currently significantly stronger than all the others. The developers are reacting and announcing nerfs.
Which class are we talking about? The Spiritborn is currently just better than all other classes in Diablo 4. In the tier list of the best builds for Vessel of Hatred, they are comfortably in first place.
The developers see it the same way. In the Diablo 4 “Campfire Chat” livestream, game designer Charles Dunn says: “We have warned from the beginning that Spiritborn is one or more steps above most other classes”.
The class is too strong in many respects, and it is not just one build that is affected. A nerf was likely foreseeable for many. Now the developers explain what they are planning.
You can watch the trailer for the current season here:
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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zur 6. Season, der Saison des aufsteigenden Hasses
Important items are problematic
What does Blizzard have planned? In the livestream, the developers explain why they believe the Spiritborn class is so strong. This is partly due to items like the Staff of Kepelke. According to game designer Charles Dunn, it is: “[…] one of the biggest culprits, or one of the biggest power points, rather […]”.
With the next patch, it will lose a good portion of its bonus damage for critical hits. Instead of 1% – 3%, it will have only 0.1 – 0.5% bonus.
Game designer Charles Dunn explains the nerf: “We believe this will lead to a much healthier point, but still maintain the core fantasy and core effects of this build […] It just won’t deal the same billions of damage that we’ve seen before.”
Additionally, other items like the Ring of the Twisting Moon will also be nerfed. Besides item nerfs, there will also be bug fixes, for example, with the Paragon node “Tough Shield” that was previously exploited for the AFK build. This is expected to work as originally intended.
You can watch the entire livestream afterwards here:
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What philosophy is behind the nerfs? Game designer Charles Dunn openly names the team’s thoughts on the nerfs:
Players are having fun, people love playing Spiritborn, who are very powerful, and we like that very much, but we have to recognize that it is important for the long-term health of the game that we have a somewhat better class parity across all born, so that one does not feel like they are doing something wrong for not playing Spiritborn.
Charles Dunn in the Campfire livestream via YouTube
It’s less about taking the joy away from playing Spiritborn but rather about being able to play the other classes without feeling like you’re missing out.
Even if many players have probably anticipated the nerfs for the class and its important items, the next patch on the test server will likely show a much weaker Spiritborn than before.
It is still unclear how the “new” Spiritborn will rank in the tier list. Currently, we have 4 builds of the Spiritborn in the top ranking of our tier list. You can find our current tier list with the best builds in Diablo 4 here: Diablo 4 Season 6 Tier List: The best builds in Vessel of Hatred
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In Pokémon TCG Pocket, a new event related to the Wonder Selection has started. You get the chance to snag a rare card.
What kind of event is this? In Pokémon TCG Pocket, collectors can now participate in the event “Massive Influx of Fire Pokémon.” During the Wonder Selection+, special cards of Fire Pokémon will appear that players can obtain. Additionally, there will be a free bonus selection available every hour.
Additionally, there will be missions where trainers must collect Fire Pokémon. This will give them even more Wonder Hourglasses, which can then be used for Wonder Selections.
How long does the event run? The event started on November 22, 2024, at 07:00 AM. You have one week to collect all the cards. The last chance is on November 28 at 06:59 AM.
The trailer for Pokémon TCG Pocket:
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: The New Mobile Game in Trailer
Collectors get a chance at rare Arcanine-ex
What are the rewards? In the Wonder Selection+, you have the chance to get an Arcanine-ex. The Pokémon has a rarity of 4 diamonds and could be a valuable addition to a Fire deck. If you perform the Wonder Selection+ frequently enough, you should soon get your hands on Arcanine-ex.
Besides that, there are other Pokémon and a trainer to obtain:
Charizard
Zapdos
Ninetales
Rapidash
Charmeleon
Pyroar
The Wonder Selection+ is supposed to appear sporadically. If you spot it, you should perform it immediately. The special Wonder Selection consumes 3 Wonder Stamina, which you can replenish with Wonder Hourglasses.
In the free bonus selection, which is available once per hour, the following cards await you:
Charmander
Charmeleon
Vulpix
Ninetales
Ponyta
Rapidash
Pyroar
Growlithe
Magmar
Furnadour
Additionally, there is a special flair called “Circles: Yellow (Battle)” with which you can adorn your cards. The visual effect creates yellow circles around your Pokémon. You can obtain the flair under “Obtain Flair”, but only during the event.
Additionally, there are missions waiting for you, where you can receive Wonder Hourglasses and shop tickets. For this, you must either obtain Arcanine-ex, collect Fire Pokémon, and perform Wonder Selections. Unfortunately, there are no special rewards in the shop.
Arcanine-ex is not particularly suitable as a Pokémon for a strong PvP deck. Other monsters are better suited for that. You can see the best counters against the strongest decks in the current Tier List here: Pokémon TCG Pocket: 5 counters against the best decks
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Players have long awaited the start of the first Iron Banner in Destiny 2: Episode 2, but with the beginning of next week, it is finally happening. In line with this, Lord Saladin brings a new armor set that makes you a Viking.
When does the Iron Banner start? The first Iron Banner in Episode 2 starts on November 26, 2024, at the Weekly Reset (6:00 PM CET). How long the event will last is not known. In the last blog post from Bungie (via bungie.net), the developers initially spoke of the “first week”.
It seems possible that Bungie will set the duration of the Iron Banner to two weeks. This would give fans enough time to grab new items like the rocket pistol or the “Iron Resolve” armor set. What exactly awaits you next week will be revealed in the upcoming part.
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Destiny 2: The launch trailer for the new episode ‘Returners’
New armor for all Viking fans
What does the armor look like? Each class receives an armor set. This is a completely new set for the Iron Banner. Here you can catch a first glimpse of the armor:
Iron Resolve Armor
Bungie has drawn inspiration from Vikings here, as many ornamental designs hint at Nordic armor. All outfits have padded gear pieces to avoid freezing in cold weather. The Warlock also has a subtle helmet with two horns and a large visor.
The highlight of the Hunter is definitely his cloak, which drapes over the chest armor, resembling a wanderer.
The Titan is depicted here massively. His helmet and shoulder plates resemble the head of a Nordic hammer. Unfortunately, the helmet has no glass visor and is completely covered in metal.
Are there new weapons? Yes, but currently only one. Bungie has designed a rocket pistol with the element “Stasis.” This can drop with perks like Small Change, Chill Clip, and Air Trigger.
Which mode will be active in the first week? In the first week, Bungie will have the mode “Control” active.
That was all the important information about the upcoming Iron Banner event. What do you think of the new armor? Which one do you like best and are you excited about the new weapon? Let us know! More Destiny 2 can be found here: 5 of the rarest things in Destiny 2 that only a few players have
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With Alpha 4.0, one of the most important updates in the development of Star Citizen is about to launch. The new features and improvements are so extensive that you will have to say goodbye to a significant part of your previous progress.
Why are player progress disappearing? Even though the “Engineering” feature planned for Alpha 4.0 will be added later, the upcoming update will intervene so deeply into the systems that a reset of “all three pillars of long-term persistence” will be absolutely necessary.
What will be reset? The developers explain in a post on the official forum (via robertsspaceindustries.com) what this means in detail.
Due to the extensive new features for missions, guilds, and various systems, the reputation earned so far will be reset with Alpha 4.0.
The new features for the economy make it necessary to reset all wallet data.
The introduction of the star system Pyro requires a fresh item database. Therefore, all earned items will also be removed, including ships that you have purchased with in-game currency.
The developers emphasize that all account-bound items, such as ships bought with money, subscriber bonuses, and rewards, will remain intact.
The fire system unfortunately won’t be coming with Alpha 4.0 for Star Citizen:
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Star Citizen: Developers present new fire system of Alpha 4.0 in video
Necessary wipe for a better player experience
How does the community react to the wipe? This is not the first wipe in the long development period of Star Citizen, and it probably won’t be the last until the final launch. Accordingly, many supporters of the Sci-Fi MMO are already hardened.
Additionally, many players understand how extensively the major update will affect the player experience. Accordingly, the anticipation for Alpha 4.0 and the upcoming wipe is great:
meckle writes (via robertsspaceindustries.com): “Thank you so much for this! I’m curious to see how the economy changes and develops!”
For Oracka, the wipe doesn’t go far enough (via robertsspaceindustries.com): “Let the tears flow, but many others and I welcome this. But please, for everything good and holy: Conduct a complete wipe, everything must go. You should only start with what you have in your account.”
Due to the upcoming reputation grind, several players have a request for the developers. The post by Wolfbrother84 exemplifies this (via robertsspaceindustries.com):
Hey, that’s all well and good, but can you at least set it up so that reputation is NO longer split among group members? Grinding 100 missions is bad enough, but having to do even more just because you want to do it with friends is insane.
Criticism of the wipe can hardly be found under the official post. Marten writes, for example (via robertsspaceindustries.com):
If you are going to do a wipe, at least give us the chance to keep our ships. Some of us have invested more than 50 hours into this game just to get one ship. Resetting everything means there is no reason to keep playing the game.
With Alpha 4.0, Star Citizen receives a lot of improvements
What will come with Alpha 4.0? Due to the postponements of the entire engineering features (including life support and fire system) and the early implementation of some 4.0 novelties with Alpha 3.24.2 (such as multi-tool updates and new vehicle HUD), the list of features for the major update has significantly shrunk.
The core technology of server meshing allows developers to use multiple servers per shard, improving interaction in the universe and facilitating seamless transitions between systems.
The entire mission system is being overhauled to be compatible with server meshing.
With Pyro, a new star system is coming that contains six planets and moons, as well as space stations. This will also include colonial outposts and the first jumping points for the persistent universe.
The first Alpha 4.0 build was actually supposed to be available to the “Wave 1 EPTU” players (EPTU = Experimental Public Test Universe, a test server for selected players). However, according to a post on Reddit, there has been a slight delay. The developers are hoping for a launch on November 22, 2024. The release on the alpha live servers is expected to occur later this year, where patch 3.24.3 is currently playable.
AMD currently sells significantly more processors than Intel on Amazon. This is shown by recent samples. However, the best-selling CPUs are surprising, as they are mainly older models that are selling very well. AMD’s best processor does not rank in the Top 10 in Germany.
What numbers are these? Amazon maintains so-called bestseller lists in various categories, where you can see which products are currently selling particularly well. The data is constantly updated. As Amazon is one of the largest retailers, the data serves as a general sample.
What does the current top list on Amazon look like? Since Amazon regularly updates its best-selling products, we can only consider a snapshot. At this point in time (November 22, at 10:15 AM), the bestseller list looks as follows – and it’s immediately clear that AMD dominates the sales numbers:
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
AMD Ryzen 7 5700x3D
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel i5-14600KF
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel i7-14700K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Intel i5-12400F
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
What stands out? Among the 10 best-selling processors in Germany, there are 7 Ryzen processors from AMD and only 3 from Intel. The difference is even more pronounced when looking at Amazon.com: Here, there is only 1 Intel CPU in the top ten; the next Intel CPU appears at position 14. We have attached images of the bestsellers here for you:
CPU Bestsellers AMD and Intel on Amazon in GermanyCPU Bestsellers AMD and Intel on Amazon in the USA
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Especially Older Processors Are Sold on Amazon, Only One CPU Comes from 2024
What is the best-selling CPU? The best-selling CPU is currently the Ryzen 7 5800X – a CPU from 2020. So it is a relatively old model. The currently best CPU from AMD, the Ryzen 7 7800x3D, does not appear on Amazon.de, but it is ranked 4th in the USA. The Ryzen 7 7800x3D is almost constantly sold out on Amazon.de.
Are there exceptions? Yes, two processors stand out a bit from the top 10:
The Ryzen 7 5700x3D in 3rd place was released in 2024 and is one of the last additions for the old AM4 socket, but it impresses with its price and performance. It primarily competes with its bigger brother, the Ryzen 7 5800x3D, which is hardly available for purchase anymore.
The second exception is the Ryzen 9 7900X, as it is the only CPU among the top ten sold for the newer AM5 socket.
How does it look in the USA? It is also interesting that things look different in the USA: Here, there are at least 4 processors for the newer socket in the top 10, including the popular Ryzen 7 7800x3D.
AMD Also Leads the Best-Selling Products at Mindfactory
What does it look like outside of Amazon? On other platforms as well, AMD is primarily sold: In a sample from Mindfactory, for example, 6 processors are among the 10 best-selling products, all of which come from AMD. Interestingly, 5 of the 6 processors are X3D processors, and the best-selling processor is the brand new Ryzen 7 9800x3D.
The Top 10 at the retailer Mindfactory. Many enthusiasts buy their hardware here in Germany.
Is Nvidia coming soon? Anyone looking to buy a processor for their computer or gaming PC cannot avoid AMD or Intel. There seems to be hardly any noteworthy competition, at least in the USA and Europe. However, Nvidia seems to be showing great interest in entering the processor market as well: As if Intel does not have enough problems, Nvidia may be about to enter the PC processor market
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The streaming platform Twitch has permanently banned Dan Saltman today. He says this is a personal consequence from Twitch CEO Dan Clancy for highlighting the major problems Twitch has in moderating anti-Semitic content.
What is the controversy about? Dan Saltman is currently one of Twitch’s biggest critics: He criticizes Twitch primarily for allowing streamers like Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker too much leeway and for moderating in a biased manner.
Saltman has repeatedly criticized Twitch and its CEO Dan Clancy on the platform X. He accuses Twitch of acting anti-Semitically by letting Israel-critical streamers like HasanAbi pass through any statements, but banning people like Asmongold when they make negative remarks about Palestinians.
It was in the air that the prominent Twitch streamer Asmongold wanted to invite Saltman onto his stream to expose how allegedly unfair and biased Twitch’s moderation is. Saltman himself has a limited reach on Twitch, with only about 25,000 followers, and claims he doesn’t stream at all (via sullygnome).
According to Saltman’s logic, he has now been permanently banned to prevent this appearance with Asmongold.
Asmongold and the streamer HasanAbi are at the center of the conflict regarding moderation on Twitch:
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Twitch permanently bans Saltman
What was he banned for? Officially, Saltman was banned by Twitch for extreme harassment.
However, Twitch cannot specify a concrete reason and apparently uses a placeholder. It is claimed that Saltman was banned for a clip from 2001 – that is years before the platform even existed.
Twitch has previously banned streamers for behavior that occurred outside of Twitch. However, this is not common practice.
Saltman rants about the “racist” team at Twitch
This is what Saltman says: He rants that Dan Clancy banned him after he prepared to have his account deleted. Clancy wants to prevent him from talking to other creators (likely with Asmongold).
Saltman says: He has not streamed on Twitch and does not want to. The ban now is just a reaction to his crusade against the “racist Trust and Safety” team at Twitch (via X).
CEO of Twitch, Dan Clancy.
Is there a statement from Twitch? Twitch’s last statement came on November 1. Dan Clancy had denied the idea that Twitch is biased.
They are against harassment of any kind, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia (via blog.twitch).
The situation on Twitch is escalating
Why is it escalating now? The situation has been consistently escalating for weeks – the topic “Gaza War and how Twitch moderates controversial statements about it” has been the number one sensitive topic for weeks.
Fox News has published a critical article about HasanAbi: The streamer calls for a new 9/11. Hasan Piker subsequently praised Twitch’s moderation explicitly. It is really great (via sportskeeda). Piker said he feels misrepresented, as when short clips are taken from 8-hour streams, these statements do not reflect his opinion and stance.
