In 2022, a member of the US Air National Guard stole classified documents and shared them on private Discord servers. The reason was that the passionate gamer wanted to impress his fellow players in MMOs like War Thunder and Minecraft. He has now been sentenced to 15 years in prison in Boston for this.
Who is the convicted individual? 22-year-old J. Teixeira was inducted into the Air Force in Massachusetts in September 2019 and initially was unremarkable. He was passionate about War Thunder and Minecraft and was active on private Discord servers.
On the servers, there were about 25 other players who exchanged ideas on topics like assassinations, mass murders, and conspiracy theories, aside from the games. Teixeira seized this interest as an opportunity to share classified internal information and documents to make himself important among his peers. He was ultimately arrested in April 2023 and has now been sentenced to 15 years in prison in Boston.
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Bragging with consequences
How did the arrest come about? In early 2022, Teixeira began taking home top-secret information he accessed during his work as a US soldier as notes. He quickly became bolder and started using a rarely used printer to steal complete documents.
In August 2022, according to a report from the US Air Force, he was caught viewing websites with top-secret content and taking notes. He was aware of the illegality of his actions according to secure Discord chats.
The information he shared did not remain private for long and began circulating outside Discord as well. Gradually, all leaks appeared on 4chan and other social platforms, some of which were intentionally altered to spread disinformation.
Teixeira initially attempted to destroy all evidence and persuade his acquaintances to delete all data. After Discord provided authorities with his address, he was arrested in April 2023.
What were the consequences? Among the documents were classified information regarding the war in Ukraine, as well as information about the development of a supersonic reconnaissance drone in China.
Teixeira initially pleaded not guilty but later withdrew his statement and confessed to his actions when an indictment under the Espionage Act was also on the table, which could have meant the death penalty for him.
Additionally, 15 other individuals connected to Teixeira were also investigated. Most of them were discharged from service or lost their positions.
However, Teixeira is not the only one whose conviction was connected to his favorite hobby of gaming. In 2018, a RuneScape player was released after serving 6 years in prison for “trolling” another player: 6 years in prison for ‘online trolling’ – he is now free again
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There are various bonuses this week, one of which is the appearance of the four 5-star monsters Anego, Kapu-Riki, Ur-Dialga, and Ur-Palkia.
All four can currently be challenged in raids. Additionally, each of them gets its own raid hour.
When are the raid hours? The dates and times are as follows:
November 19, at 6:00 PM: Anego
November 20, at 6:00 PM: Kapu-Riki
November 21, at 6:00 PM: Ur-Dialga
November 22, at 6:00 PM: Ur-Palkia
All four can also appear as shiny if you’re lucky. Below, we’ll briefly look at what the four can do.
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How strong is Anego?
Anego in Pokémon GO
What Anego can do: Anego is the strongest poison attacker in Pokémon GO when excluding mega evolutions. Even then, it is currently only surpassed by Mega-Gengar. So if you’re looking for a top poison attacker, Anego is a good choice. It inflicts a lot of damage but can’t take much in return.
The problem is that poison attackers are rarely needed in raids. Also, Anego is not a particularly useful monster in the PvP battle league. Nevertheless: It is relatively easy to defeat in raids and can complement your collection.
What Kapu-Riki can do: Of the four bosses this week, Kapu-Riki is the least interesting, as it performs poorly both in PvP and as a raid or gym attacker. The Electric and Fairy type monster is simply not a strong fighter.
Here you should mainly try to get the shiny if you don’t have it yet. But overall, this is a raid that you can skip compared to the others.
Dialga and Palkia in their Ur form and their shiny variants
What Ur-Dialga can do: Dialga in its Ur form is a very strong attacker. This monster is among the best Steel-type attackers and also among the best Dragon-type attackers. Additionally, it can deliver very good matches in the Master League. Thus, it is a very good Pokémon.
It also has the special feature of being able to use the move “Times Noise.” This also represents an adventure effect, which you can activate outside of battles. For 5,000 Stardust and 5 Dialga candies, you can pause the item countdown of items like incense, lucky egg, and similar for 6 minutes. If you stack the effect, you can use your items noticeably longer. Especially during the daily adventure incense, some trainers use this to have a better chance at Galar birds.
Important: There is only a chance that your newly caught Ur-Dialga knows Times Noise. It is not guaranteed with every capture.
What Ur-Palkia can do: The same applies to Ur-Dialga: Ur-Palkia is one of the top Pokémon in the game and can excel as both a raid attacker and in the battle league.
Its Spatial Rend is also an adventure effect. With it, you enlarge the catch radius around you, so you can see significantly more Pokémon on the map. So, Ur-Palkia is also a very useful Pokémon that you should not miss.
Important: Even with Ur-Palkia, there is only a chance that your newly caught specimen knows Spatial Rend. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee here either, so you’ll have to rely on your luck. If you want to face Ur-Palkia in a raid: Here are the best counters against Ur-Palkia.
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A player discovers that Steam has kept their save games after 18 years. Many in the community say that only Steam is this reliable. With other services, there would only be problems.
Many manufacturers now offer the option to store game saves in the cloud. This way, you can quickly access them when you’re on the go or switch devices.
Now, a player reports on Reddit that Steam has stored his ancient save games to this day: For the 20th anniversary of Half Life 2, he started the shooter once again and discovered that Steam is still saving his Half-Life 2 save games from 2006. He adds that no other service has been so reliable so far:
I couldn’t agree more. But since this was one of the first cloud services I used, it’s still amazing that everything remains intact. I’ve used other services that have lost some of my old data during server upgrades over the last two decades.
Players are enthusiastic about Steam: After all, it’s quite unusual for a game, and especially old save games, to still work perfectly after so many years. In comparison, players mention other launchers and programs from other manufacturers that cause significantly more problems. Steam is considered the best solution on the market by many. Someone explains this and expresses what many think:
The special thing about Steam is its relative reliability. It’s not perfect, but after two decades, where it hasn’t let me down, no other online service I use comes close.
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Other manufacturers charge for cloud services
What about the competition? Many manufacturers and providers now offer their users cloud saves or something similar. However, especially console manufacturers charge for this and eventually delete your data:
Sony (PS4, PS5): Sony also offers cloud saves for its PlayStation console. The problem: You can only use the cloud saves if you have a paid PS Plus subscription. If you deactivate your subscription, the save games remain stored for up to 6 months before they are deleted by Sony. What else you need to know about canceling PS Plus can be found on MeinMMO.
Microsoft (Xbox): Microsoft, on the other hand, also offers cloud saves for the Xbox family but does not require a paid subscription to use them. At least that’s what the official FAQ states.
Nintendo (Switch): Nintendo also offers cloud saves for the Switch. However, you need to subscribe to the paid “Nintendo Switch Online” plan, similar to the PlayStation. Additionally, some games are not compatible with cloud saves on the Switch as well. Again, there is a 6-month grace period for Nintendo to delete your data after your subscription ends.
For EA FC 25 this Wednesday features TOTW 10 (Team of the Week). Who’s in it this time?
This is the Team of the Week: Every Wednesday, a new Team of the Week (TOTW) is released in Ultimate Team. This team consists of players who stood out with outstanding performances in the past week. As a reward, they receive improved Inform special cards that are available in packs for one week. Even during international breaks, top players of their national teams are considered.
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These are the TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are community forecasts that attempt to guess which players might make it into the Team of the Week. They provide a good overview of which card could possibly receive an Inform upgrade.
However, it is important to emphasize that these are theoretical predictions and definitely not guarantees. The TOTW 10 next Wednesday could end up looking somewhat different than what the predictions suggest.
The prediction for Team of the Week 10 in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team
The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site futbin.
In recent weeks, the latest episodes of Dragon Ball Daima have been airing on several streaming services. However, there have been numerous mishaps in the German translation that should not have occurred.
What are these errors? In the first 5 episodes of the anime, viewers noticed 2 significant errors that only exist in the version with German subtitles. It is not about the dubbing, which does not even exist yet, but about the subtitles of the German-language version:
The Kaioshin mentions in episode 4 that she is quite a good fighter. However, he has always been regarded as male and has been addressed as such.
In episode 5 of Dragon Ball Daima, Son-Goku claims he has 5 children. In reality, he only has 2 sons: Son-Gohan and Son-Goten. It’s unclear where the others are supposed to come from. Son-Goku may be a bad grandfather, but he should be able to keep track of the number of his children.
Another error in episode 4 is unrelated to the content. Panzy says that “people would call this castle location a mafia castle.” Here, the word “location” is redundant in the sentence.
Castle or location? One word is too much.
Particularly the last error can be overlooked during proofreading and is not particularly dramatic. However, the two substantive translation errors have upset fans in Germany to such an extent that they are discussing what is wrong in the Reddit forum.
MeinMMO has inquired with Crunchyroll why there are so many errors in the previous episodes, especially in the German version. As soon as we learn the reason, we will update the article.
Fans are wondering what went wrong during the translation of Daima
What do viewers say about it?On Reddit, the two biggest translation errors are a topic of conversation. Regarding the “fighter” issue, user Basic_Mammoth2308 explains that this must be an error. After all, the Kaioshin was referred to as a brother just a few episodes earlier, and therefore male.
The error regarding the children must also be a mistake. In the original version, Son-Goku only mentions that he is married and has children. There is no mention of a specific number. Reddit user FoxJ100 at least finds the seemingly not entirely serious explanation that Vegetto, Gotenks, and Cell would also count.
It is also noticeable that all other language versions have been accurately translated. So, this is only an error that occurs in the German-language version.
The errors in the translation do not affect the quality of Dragon Ball Daima as an anime:
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What could be the reason? Since we have not yet received a statement from Crunchyroll, we can only speculate on what the reason might be. Fans on Reddit attribute it either to the translator’s carelessness or the use of Artificial Intelligence for translation. The CEO commented a few months ago that AI would be an area that the streaming service is focusing on (via CBR).
Anyone wishing to watch the new episodes of Dragon Ball Daima can do so on several streaming services. Both ADN and Crunchyroll air the episodes simultaneously with the Japanese release. Netflix lags behind by a week.
The nominations for this year’s Game Awards have been announced and are missing a major title: Palworld. While some players are very upset about this, the developers themselves are taking it calmly.
What are the Game Awards? This is an annual award ceremony that honors the best games in various categories at the end of the year. Last year, Baldur’s Gate 3 won the coveted main award for Game of the Year.
A look at the list of nominees for 2024 shows that renowned titles are once again competing for the award this year. Among them are Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Fans of Palworld are now angry that the game does not appear in a single category of the Game Awards. They accuse the organizers of deliberately ignoring the title. A community manager from the team has now responded to these accusations.
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Not everything is a conspiracy theory
What does the Community Manager say? On x.com, the community manager Bucky responded to the accusations. Although he is part of the team, he cannot understand the angry reactions.
Bucky does not think that Palworld was deliberately overlooked. However, such a reaction is to be expected on Twitter, now called X. The community manager continues: “Stop being such overly dramatic gamers. Not everything is a conspiracy.”
With a wink, Bucky emphasizes, however, that another game, namely Satisfactory, was “1000%” overlooked. He would personally express this opinion at the awards ceremony.
Does this satisfy the fans? Under the post from the community manager, comments from players are piling up, stating that this statement is not enough for them. They still see Palworld being treated unfairly:
“The Game Awards were and will always be a joke. Palworld is, in my opinion, a deserving nominee,” writes the user Jinta Nimara.
“It was 100% overlooked. It was the biggest game of the year,” thinks Paul Marks.
“There are definitely some high-profile games that were not considered, and I wonder how they (the organizers) came to these conclusions,” comments the user Rester.
Others, however, write that Palworld is still an early access title and that the game is not finished yet. Perhaps the version 1.0 will then be rewarded with an award in some time. However, other early access titles, such as Manor Lords, are also represented among the nominations.
Does World of Warcraft need a proper sequel, a real “second part”? The Game Director has now answered this in an interview.
World of Warcraft is old. Ancient. At least in terms of computer games. Currently, the 20th anniversary is being celebrated, while the 10th expansion of Blizzard’s MMORPG is running. Over the past two decades, the question has often been asked whether WoW would consider a fresh start – a “WoW 2”.
This very question was posed to Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, who had to ponder it a bit.
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Old systems in WoW need to be constantly revised
Where does the info come from? Ion Hazzikostas was asked in an interview with GamesRadar magazine how he would feel about a fresh start with World of Warcraft; whether it wouldn’t be time to start “from scratch” and essentially create a successor.
What did the Game Director say about this: Unlike many previous interviews, there was no clear denial of this topic.
Theoretically, at some distant point in the future, that could be a question we seriously consider. But, at the present time, we have a large, vibrant, and growing community that we are very keen to support.
That the age of World of Warcraft is sometimes a problem in development is also no secret. Because time and again, ancient systems need to be overhauled to adapt the game to the modern needs of the time:
We are constantly tearing down some old systems of the original foundation and replacing them with something that scales better with our modern server architecture, that better supports our new graphics, or that is more suited to new aspects of multiplayer interaction than what the original game could manage. (…)
We are making improvements that we believe better fit our modern audience.
Is there any work being done on WoW 2? Even if Blizzard had rough plans for the development of “World of Warcraft 2”, it should be clear that these are not yet being implemented anywhere. Because that would mean that either a huge new team would need to take care of it, or the current WoW team would have to take on this task.
Trainers in Pokémon TCG Pocket can look forward to December, as there are set to be 3 new events. A data miner claims to have discovered which new events players can expect. MeinMMO summarizes the rewards for you.
What kind of events are these? In December, there will be 3 new events related to the PvE mode, the Wonder Choice, and the PvP mode.
The Wonder Choice previously featured Meowth and Chansey more frequently. In December, you will encounter Bulbasaur and Magnemite more often in this mode.
The PvP event currently requires you to win matches. In December, you will face players again, but the conditions will be different this time.
Thus, players will also be equipped with new events in Pokémon TCG Pocket in December, should the leak be accurate. The most important information such as rewards and dates for the events can be found below.
The trailer for Pokémon TCG Pocket can be found here:
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The 3 Events in December at a Glance
PvE Event with Venusaur ex
What kind of event is this? Players must win against different decks that use Bulbasaur and its evolutions. They face not other players, but a CPU opponent. There are four different decks competing, increasing in difficulty. According to Reddit, the event is set to run from November 29 at 7:00 AM to December 13 at 6:59 AM.
What rewards are available? The following rewards are offered for defeating a deck for the first time:
Additionally, for every victory (even after the first time defeating the deck), there is a 39% chance of getting a “Promo Pack A Series 2” card, 25 Stardust, and a Shop Ticket. The promo cards are expected to include Venusaur (Full Art), Greninja, Haunter, Onix, and Jigglypuff.
Wonder Choice with Bulbasaur and Magnemite
What kind of event is this? Starting from December 6, Bulbasaur and Magnemite are set to appear in the Wonder Choice. If it runs like with Meowth and Chansey, you will have access to Wonder Choices at specific times, where you can acquire both Pokémon cards of Bulbasaur and Magnemite.
What rewards are available? No official rewards have been announced yet. Presumably, there will again be Stardust and Wonder Hourglasses as rewards. There may even be new card sleeves, coins, and more available in the in-game shop.
What kind of event is this? The PvP mode will also be supplied with a new event in December. However, this time it is not about winning matches against players: Instead, you must ensure you achieve a winning streak without it being interrupted by losses.
What rewards are available? No official rewards have been announced yet. Presumably, there will again be special emblems that you can use to decorate your profile.
For him, the PS5 Pro is a fair offer. A developer from Lords of the Fallen believes that the PS5 Pro, despite its high price, surpasses a gaming PC. And he demonstrates this specifically with his own game.
What excites anyone so much about the PS5 Pro? Eduard Gonzalez, lead engine developer at Hexworks, expressed his enthusiasm for the PS5 Pro in an interview with wccftech. Just recently, the Spanish studio released a patch for the PS5 Pro that adapted its work, Lords of the Fallen, for the new console.
The stronger hardware now allows the action RPG to be played at max settings either in native 4K with stable 30 FPS or upscaled 4K. This is not possible on a comparable PC, praises Eduard Gonzalez:
Building a PC with comparable components – GPU, CPU, memory, and SSD – at a similar quality level would be significantly more expensive, so it’s great to see that Sony is making this high-end hardware accessible to a wider audience. […] The PS5 was solid, but the Pro offers exceptional hardware.
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A PC for 800 to 900 Euros vs. PS5 Pro
What hardware is needed for the action RPG? We have already gathered for you in the past, what kind of PCs you could get for the approximate price of a PS5 Pro (799 Euros RRP). A look at the system requirements of Lords of the Fallen (via Steam) shows that with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, which we identified as fitting hardware for the price range in the above article, we significantly exceed the recommended Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080. But they are assuming 1080p, 60 FPS, high settings.
To truly achieve 4K (upscaled), max settings, and 60 FPS, much stronger hardware is needed, as Techpowerup demonstrates in its performance test of the game. At least a GPU of the class of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 would need to be installed in the system.
How much money do I need to spend? So he is right with that statement. For a gaming PC that presents Lords of the Fallen in such a way, you would have to put down significantly more than 1,000 Euros.
At Dubaro, you would get such a computer for around 1,300 Euros:
A feature that is entering living rooms for the first time on a PlayStation console is the previously mentioned PSSR. This is how Sony refers to its approach to AI-assisted upscaling from lower resolutions to higher ones. You can read everything about this technology, which is comparable to Nvidia’s DLSS approach, in our article: What is PSSR? The new technology of the PS5 Pro explained
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Elder Scrolls Online is a popular MMORPG today. However, the developers faced a significant challenge at the beginning – which led to the unusual direction of the game.
What were the beginnings of the game? Bethesda wanted its own MMORPG set in the Elder Scrolls universe. Why not: After all, the brand offers a vast world with different countries, races, and a lot of lore in the background.
While previous iterations were aimed only at solo players, Elder Scrolls Online was meant to compete with other major MMORPGs like WoW.
But Blizzard’s game that has been running for 20 years now created problems for the developers at ZeniMax Online. This is no wonder, as every new MMORPG has to get past the dominant World of Warcraft.
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“Breaking out of the WoW mold”
What was the problem? The former Creative Director of ESO, Paul Sage, recalls the beginnings of the MMORPG to Gamesradar. He and his team wanted to create a game with its own identity that stands out from World of Warcraft.
And that was not easy: WoW had a significant influence on the genre. According to Sage, players expect certain gameplay mechanics that originated from WoW and have long since become standard in the genre.
Since Sage and his team did not want to repeat the same thing exactly, they faced some limitations. Here, they had to find their own solutions to distinguish ESO from the competition. Sage calls it “breaking out of the WoW mold” to create something unique.
Bethesda gave the team a lot of freedom. Therefore, according to Sage, it was even easier to break out of the tried and tested Elder Scrolls formula and develop an MMORPG than to stand out from WoW and others.
In the end, Elder Scrolls Online became an MMORPG that also targets single players and sometimes feels like a genuine single-player title. Players can choose to ignore other players and freely explore the world just like in Skyrim or Oblivion. Many are now also playing WoW this way.
Paul Sage is no longer working at ZeniMax Online. However, the developer appreciates that Bethesda gave his team the artistic freedom to create a game with its own identity. Do you think the plan worked? Feel free to share it in the comments. You might also be interested in: Players criticize the new companion in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls – Developers respond
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Housing in World of Warcraft is getting big – really big. It could become the biggest feature of all time, according to the Game Director.
Currently, the ongoing 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft has somewhat taken a backseat, and there are instead many discussions about a feature of the upcoming expansion: Player Housing. Although many details are still unclear, a few specifics have been revealed in recent days.
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WoW gets Player Housing – An initial teaser
Where does the information come from? From various interviews that Game Director Ion Hazzikostas has given in recent weeks. This includes a YouTube video with Taliesin&Evitel, as well as an interview on Eurogamer.
Housing in planning for 5 years
How long has there been a dream of housing? The fact that housing is really coming to World of Warcraft is not a new development. The original decision for it was likely made back in 2019, as Hazzikostas explains:
[Housing] is something that we started serious planning for in terms of design and implementation about 5 years ago. We already knew that this would not be a feature that could fit into the development timeline of a single expansion, so we planned accordingly.
Blizzard understands that housing cannot just be “okay” – it must meet the expectations of the fans. After all, some have been waiting for this feature for almost 20 years, and the expectations are high:
I believe that everything we do has to be great, but especially for something with so much anticipation and so much history in the MMO genre like housing. We know it has to be excellent [and] it will be the foundation for many more years of development and growth.
The fact that housing is being announced about a year before the release has good reasons. Blizzard wants to check whether their goals and wishes for housing align with those of the community:
We wanted to slightly lift the curtain and give players a glimpse of what awaits them on the horizon. But I think a bit selfishly, we also wanted to provoke discussions within the community about the hopes of what it will be and what it should not be, so that we can check our instincts and make sure we are on the right track with ongoing development.
Player housing must be good – Blizzard knows this too.
Was the trailer accurate? Many are wondering whether the teaser trailer for housing matches what will be seen later – the Game Director denies this, but mentions at the same time that it is the biggest feature they have ever worked on:
[It’s not a] 100% accurate representation of what you will see … it captures more the feeling and the spirit behind it. (…) But I claim it is our most ambitious feature that we have ever had in an expansion for World of Warcraft.
Will housing be a permanent feature? Yes. Housing will be introduced with Midnight and is expected to be quite extensive, but it will continue to be expanded in upcoming addons. Although no details are known yet, it is likely that developers will transform new assets from the expansions into items that you can also use in your house. However, how exactly that will look can only be shown over the coming years. In a survey, we wanted to know from you what features housing definitely needs.
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There is currently a lot of excitement on Twitch regarding advertising revenues. Some streamers report that their income has completely collapsed due to running advertisement clips. An expert, Ludwig Ahgren, now explains what Twitch can learn from YouTube.
What is happening on Twitch right now? There is excitement regarding advertising revenues on the streaming platform.
The streaming expert Devin Nash had already warned in advance that Twitch is heading towards catastrophe: Advertisers would leave the platform if their ads run on streams with controversial content, according to the businessman.
Twitch responded with new content labels: Anyone who indicates they are discussing politics in their stream can no longer monetize that stream.
More and more streamers now report earning little or no money from ads – even if they don’t show political or controversial content. This is being referred to as the “Adocalypse,” the “advertising apocalypse.”.
The former Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren has now talked in a video about how it came to this point and what the streaming platform could learn from YouTube.
On Twitch, streamers primarily earn through subs and ads, along with donations from viewers:
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A targeted campaign is said to have led to the “Adpocalypse”
This led to a discussion about anti-Semitism on Twitch: The platform was accused of not banning other content creators like the political streamer HasanAbi for his actions and comments on Israel, even though his statements were at least as bad as those of Asmongold.
People then directly contacted advertisers. This happened in October, but Ludwig suspects that these advertising partners have now withdrawn for November.
This would be evidenced by the decreased advertising revenues of the streamers. Twitch had no time to resell the ad slots in such a short period.
Ludwig Ahgren was the “golden boy” of Twitch in 2021: He caught every trend and became one of the largest and most relevant streamers on the platform. With his subathon in the spring, he even set a new world record on Twitch. However, he then switched to YouTube for a lot of money, where he continues to stream and has also achieved great success with his events. Ludwig’s partner, the Twitch streamer QTCinderella, also hosts an annual awards show on Twitch to honor streamers for outstanding achievements. Ludwig is therefore well acquainted with both platforms and has special insights into the different streaming landscapes.
The ban policy of Twitch is not effective
What does the solution look like? According to Ludwig, Twitch is currently in a similar situation as YouTube was in 2017. At that time, advertisers were shocked that their products were advertised on videos featuring extremist content.
However, YouTube then developed a system whereby content creators make certain declarations that determine whether their content is fully, partially, or not monetized at all. The accuracy of these declarations is checked with the help of bots: Those who lie will be watched more closely by YouTube in the future.
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Ludwig believes that Twitch currently only has one real tool to punish content creators: the ban hammer. In response to the controversies, they have therefore tried to create ultimate user guidelines to catch all offenders and make advertisers happy.
However, the streamer criticizes that Twitch has always had a non-transparent and seemingly unfair ban policy. A ban is also too severe a measure, as it makes it impossible to produce any content. Other sources of income, such as reusing content on YouTube, also fall away.
Instead, a system like YouTube’s is needed, allowing streamers to produce difficult content while preventing them from monetizing it. A ban would then only be a last resort.
The new tags are apparently a first step from Twitch in this direction, but Ludwig points out that these tags, written markings on a stream, are actually used by streamers more for amusement.
Moreover, it seems that the system is not yet functioning correctly, as streamers who do not even talk about politics are being penalized.
Viewers say: Ludwig is protecting his friend
This is being discussed: Not everyone is satisfied with Ludwig’s analysis. Some viewers accuse the streamer of holding back too much to spare friendly content creators. HasanAbi, Twitch’s leading political streamer, is being blamed for the current problems.
Some viewers say: If Ludwig were to address the topic so evasively, he should not have made a video about it at all. Others, however, counter that the streamer was not about “drama,” but rather about an objective analysis.
It seems there are several factions that blame each other for the advertising crisis. Involved are not only HasanAbi and Asmongold, but also the controversial streamer Destiny and dancantstream, who had used their reach to pressure advertisers, as well as Ethan Klein, who has criticized Ludwig in a response video.
However, there are also streamers who say that nothing has changed regarding their advertising revenues. Among them is the former Blizzard employee PirateSoftware, who is now successfully streaming on Twitch. He claims there is no “Adpocalypse,” just a few issues with the new tagging system.
For 30 years, the keyboard has remained almost unchanged under Windows. After a change in the 1990s, something is changing again now. Microsoft has added a new key that is already found on new devices.
The keyboard on PCs has hardly changed in recent years. Depending on the country, there is a different keyboard layout; for example, in Germany, we have umlauts that are not present on US keyboards. However, in 2024, there was for the first time a comprehensive change to the keyboard, at least for those using Windows. This is because Apple devices utilize their own keyboard schema and specific special keys.
What was the last change? In the early 1990s, there was a significant last change to the familiar keyboard layout: Microsoft added a special Windows key to the known keyboard. This was about 30 years ago.
What is the new feature? In 2024, for the first time, a completely new key was added to the computer keyboard that we will use in our daily lives: the “AI Copilot” key.
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President and Consumer Marketing Chief, stated back then: “2024 will be the year of the intelligent computer” and described it as a major innovation (via euronews.com).
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With the new key, Microsoft aimed to ride the current AI hype
Why is there a new key? With the new key, Microsoft wants to sharpen the focus on its in-house AI features and make usage more intuitive for its users. A single press of the AI Copilot key summons Microsoft’s virtual assistant, which is based on the GPT-4 language model.
Microsoft aims to leverage its close partnership with the ChatGPT creator OpenAI and strengthen its own presence in the growing market. Laptop manufacturers, such as ASUS and Dell, have taken the lead in this over the past weeks and months.
Where is the key located? To the right of the space bar, to the right of the ALT key. Typically, the FN key is located here, which will either disappear or be moved. The keyboard size and the number of keys will not change, only the keys themselves will change.
This key or at least the function behind it is used actively by many people. In the future, the use of AI or AI functions is only expected to grow.
AI is a huge topic in 2024, and many companies are participating to avoid being left behind
What does 2024 look like? The biggest criticism and concern is primarily that AI could lead to many jobs disappearing sooner or later. It happens repeatedly that companies lay off their employees only to replace them with chatbots or other AI systems. Just recently, a team complained that they were laid off for an AI service.
Therefore, it is not surprising that many people view such actions with fear and concern, fearing they might be the next to find themselves without a job. AI is thus not only seen with technical enthusiasm, as companies like Microsoft or Nvidia do. Nvidia is currently generating billions in revenue, partly thanks to AI.
Are there secure jobs? The head of ChatGPT explained in an interview which professions a AI could never replace. He identified a total of 34 jobs that are safe from artificial intelligence. In addition to bus drivers and hairdressers, several other lesser-known jobs are included: The inventor of the AI ChatGPT reveals which 34 jobs AI will never be able to replace
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Although the game Shape of Dreams is not scheduled for release until May 2025, a demo has already attracted 5,000 players on Steam and has 92% positive reviews. We introduce you to this new game.
What kind of game is it? The game Shape of Dreams has a free prologue that you can easily try out on Steam. On November 12, 2024, the prologue of the game was uploaded, which expands the demo version of the main game with a new character, additional items, and an endless mode.
The game has already had over 5,000 simultaneous players on Steam (via steamcharts) and already boasts almost entirely positive reviews (via Steam).
You will get a first taste with the trailer:
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Shape of Dreams introduces its gameplay in a short trailer
MOBA meets Roguelike
Why does the game already have so many players? Through dynamic content and a great variety of characters and items, the game offers high replayability. This should already be noticeable in the free prologue.
The game also supports a co-op mode for up to four players if you don’t want to play alone.
This is the story: The boundary between reality and the dream world is torn in the story of Shape of Dreams. This allows players to travel to the interworld “The Rapids.” When crossing this, it is said that one can have a wish fulfilled.
This is the gameplay: Shape of Dreams combines MOBA elements with roguelite gameplay. You can choose between melee or ranged fighters, bruisers, tanks, or mages and then dive into the randomly generated world.
You attack with your memories from the past, which you can skill in different ways using gems or essences.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket you can obtain Mew as a secret card.MeinMMO explains which mission you need to complete for that.
What kind of card is Mew? Mew is a mysterious Pokémon from the first generation and belongs to the Psychic type. It is one of the absolute classics among Pokémon.
You can see what the card can do and what it looks like here:
Mew in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
What can the card do? Mew has 60 HP and knows the attack “Psycho-Revelation.” This deals 20 damage and shows you what cards your opponents have in their hand. It has a retreat cost of one energy, and it is an immersive card. If you keep your finger on the card, you can take a small flight through the image on the card.
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Mission for the secret Mew in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Obtaining Mew in TCG Pocket: You cannot simply draw the card in the new TCG Pocket, but you need to complete a hidden task. To succeed, you simply need to have all the other 150 Pokémon from the first generation, i.e. from the Kanto region, recorded in your Pokédex.
This means: You just need to collect a lot of cards. At the end of the day, it is a test of patience until you have gathered the necessary cards. Be sure to check in the Wonder Trades to see if there are any cards available that you need to complete the task.
Earlier, legends circulated in schoolyards about the tricks to catch the monster in the Red and Blue editions for the Game Boy. Therefore, it is quite fitting that Mew also has a “secret” status in TCG Pocket.
Is the card worth it? The Mew card is not bad, but with its stats, it is not necessarily one of the strongest cards you can collect in TCG Pocket. Other monsters are significantly more useful. Mew, as an immersive card, has more of a collector’s value. If you’re looking for strong cards instead, check here: We show you the best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket in the Tier List.
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The two swordsmen Lorenor Zorro and Trafalgar Law are two of the most popular characters from One Piece. Soon there will be new information about their backgrounds that will expand on the novels featuring the two characters that have been released so far.
What kind of information is it? The new novel chapters are supposed to deal with the backstory of Zorro and Law. For Zorro, we will gain insight into what his life as a bounty hunter was like. He had worked as a pirate hunter before Luffy hired him for the Straw Hat crew.
In Law’s case, we will learn how he came into possession of his sword Kikoku. In the manga, we have already witnessed his childhood, but this new chapter focuses on a part of his life that we did not know about before.
Where will they be available? According to X-user newworldartur, the two new chapters are set to appear in the upcoming issue of One Piece magazine. The magazine with the cumbersome title “One Piece Magazine Special Feature: Laid-Back One Piece ~Laugh & Moff~ 019” will be released on December 4, 2024, in Japan.
A German version of the magazine is unlikely to be released. The previous magazines have never been published in Germany. However, there is hope that the chapters will reach us in another form.
Law makes a special appearance in the One Piece Stampede movie:
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Anime: The Movie Trailer for One Piece Stampede
The backstory of Law and Zorro could come to Germany
When will the stories come to Germany? The new chapters are expansions of the previous two novels featuring Law and Zorro.
The first chapter of the One Piece novel Zoro was released on June 4, 2024, in Japan. The upcoming magazine will feature the second chapter.
The One Piece novel Law was already released on April 3, 2020, in Japan. It consists of four chapters and will receive a prequel to the existing story with the new section.
The German publisher Carlsen Manga recently announced that the first four chapters of One Piece – Law will be released in Germany on July 29, 2025.
Since the novel is being released about five years after the release of the final chapter in Japan, it might unfortunately take some time before the new stories are available in German as well.
Are the novels official? Eiichiro Oda has nothing to do with the story of the novels, so they are not part of the official story. The novels can rather be seen as nice supplements that provide more details about the characters for whom there is no time in the manga.
In the classic MMORPG Tibia, one of the richest players was permanently banned. He loses items worth over €11,500. However, one item may have been saved from deletion.
Update: The article was updated at 10:15 AM, as information about the background of the ban is now available.
Who is involved? The player “Diegothais” was one of the richest players in the MMORPG Tibia. This person plays a druid at level 257 on the oldest server “Antica.” He owned the golden outfit, the golden helmet, the winged helmet, and many other rare items in the MMORPG.
But with the exception of a single item, the rare items are now lost, as the player was recently permanently banned.
Why was the player banned? There is currently a ban wave sweeping through the MMORPG Tibia. Various players are affected, regardless of how rich or high-leveled their characters are. You can track who has been affected on the website tibiatracker.com.
According to the Polish streamer and Tibia content creator “Strojny” (via Kick.com), many players are currently being banned due to script programs. These programs are said to have executed macros that automated certain abilities.
For example, these macros are said to have pressed the “F1” key every half a second. It is possible that the player “Diegothais” was banned for using such a program.
Persist Online is the new MMORPG from the developers of Tibia; here you can watch the trailer:
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Persist Online is the new MMORPG from the developers of Tibia, showcasing zombie action in the trailer
The last item is still there
What about the item? Just before the druid was banned, he listed one of the rarest items in the auction house. The winged helmet was put up by him shortly before the permanent ban for 12 billion gold, which is approximately €11,550.
The item, which is about as valuable as a luxury watch, is the winged helmet. This helmet is so rare because it was only available in the early days of Tibia, and even at that time, it was hard to obtain. The helmet appeared just once every few months in the lighthouse in Thais and then disappeared again. Today, it is no longer available at all.
Due to his ban, the druid officially lost the helmet and all other items, but another player could save the helmet from deletion.
How can the helmet be saved? The rare helmet is still for sale in the auction house even after the permanent ban from the game. If a player comes forward who is willing to pay the 12 billion gold, the winged helmet can be saved from deletion.
If the helmet is purchased, the gold will probably be deducted from the buyer, but the banned player will never see it, as characters of permanently banned players disappear from the game.
Also, the druid Diegothais is no longer searchable; the character seems to have already been deleted. So, it remains to be seen whether the item will be saved from deletion. However, the rest of the player’s items are likely already lost forever.
An employee earns 300,000 dollars a year at Amazon. He explains that he got the job solely because of his resume. Meanwhile, he is now working in the Human Resources department and has some tips for future applicants.
Who is this person? Siddharth Kashiramka has been working at Amazon since 2022 and is involved in AI projects. Today, he is a Senior Product Manager at Amazon. Previously, he worked as a Product Manager at Capital One.
In a conversation with Businessinsider.com, he reports that his resume was an important reason why he was eventually hired. He shared his official resume online via Documentcloud.com. Here you can view the resume he applied with at Amazon.
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Kashiramka practices interviews for a month to prepare
What did Kashiramka do? To prepare for his interview, Kashiramka connected with others who had made a similar career shift and practiced for a month by conducting mock sessions on a career service platform.
After several rounds of interviews, Kashiramka received a position in product management at Amazon in 2022. The job came with an annual compensation of about 300,000 US dollars (around 280,000 euros), a mix of base salary and stock options.
That’s why a resume is so important: He is now also working in the Human Resources department and explains that a good resume can be crucial when choosing between two applicants. He recounts:
I remember a case where there were two equally qualified candidates for a job. Both made it through the final round of interviews, but the offer could only be made to one. Ultimately, the decision hinged on the candidate with the more polished resume.
For this reason, he also recommends that others applying for positions take note of a few tips that helped him back then.
What tips does he have? He himself explains that he has six tips for others to consider in their resumes.
Talk about your own impact: In his resume, he provides a detailed description of his previous tasks, followed by his work and its impact.
Provide a summary: Kashiramka explains that one cannot simply copy the summary of their own tasks; doing so would make the resume unique.
Show variety: Throughout his resume, Kashiramka used a variety of keywords, including “utilized”, “delivered”, “established”, and “collaborated”. This makes the resume more readable.
He recommends using a proofreading program and taking a second look at the document.
Write your resume in the first person. Writing about oneself in the third person not only feels strange but also affects the perception of the other company.
From his perspective, one should also aim to reduce the resume to one page.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a huge game where you can make seemingly endless choices. A player is now asking on Reddit if a second run is worth it. According to other users, it actually makes sense.
What exactly does the player want to know? The Reddit user Fearless-Car-3000 writes that he is currently really in the mood for an RPG and fantasy. Dragon Age: The Veilguard disappointed him relatively quickly, and now he is considering starting a new run of Baldur’s Gate 3.
However, he has already completed the game once. Now he wants to know from the Reddit community if a second run makes sense: Is it worth playing BG3 again after completing it once?
The answers are clear.
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A 2nd Run in Baldur’s Gate 3? Hell yes
What does the community say? For most commentators under the Reddit post, the answer is clear: Of course, Fearless-Car-3000 should definitely start a new run in Baldur’s Gate 3. The most upvoted comment explains that you can’t see everything there is to see in one run.
Here is a selection of additional pro arguments:
Hell yes. Just play a different class or take different companions than the first time. You can also make your companions completely different classes. Also, try a run as Dark Urge. – dehumanise7 via Reddit
I’m on my 12th run. Baldur’s Gate 3 is incredibly replayable, especially if you love roleplaying and/or RPG challenges. – Soft_Stage_446 via reddit
I’ve finished the game 34 times. Yes, it is worth replaying. If the gameplay gets boring, mods can make everything feel fresh again. – Glorf_Warlock via reddit
What exactly makes Baldur’s Gate 3 so replayable? In Larian’s RPG, hundreds of decisions are made that influence the current gameplay. This starts with the choice of character and class:
The next point is the decisions made in the game. Do you side with the Emerald Enclave or the goblins in Act 1? Do you go over the mountain pass or through the underground in Act 2? Do you engage in a deal with the devil or not?
You can read about the most important decisions in Act 1 here:
Due to the many points of change, no run in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the same. Therefore, it is worth playing the game over and over again. However, it is advisable not to always choose the same base conditions.
If you decide on a new run, the chosen difficulty level can also have a significant impact on your gaming experience in Baldur’s Gate 3. The Honor Mode is particularly intense, and just one wrong decision can cost you many hours of gameplay: A romance in Baldur’s Gate 3 can make your Honour Run fail if you’re not careful
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If you can never get enough of the Roman Empire, Songs of Steel: Hispania might be worth a look. The game is available on Steam for only 20 euros.
What kind of game is this? Songs of Steel: Hispania is a turn-based strategy game. In it, you experience the conflict between the expanding Roman Republic and the Celtic-Iberian people of Numantia, who lived in present-day Spain.
You can experience the conflict from both the Roman and Numantian perspectives. On the Roman side, you play as the Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus (the Younger), who later became known as the destroyer of Carthage, Rome’s famous arch-enemy. On the side of Numantia, characters like Rhetogenes and Leuco await.
On Steam, Songs of Steel: Hispania is available for just 19.99 euros. There you will also find a free demo if you just want to take a peek. In the official launch trailer, the developers briefly introduce their game and the conflict it covers.
You can watch this trailer here:
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Songs of Steel: Hispania on Steam lets you relive a forgotten conflict from Roman times
What makes Songs of Steel: Hispania recommendable? The Roman campaigns on the Iberian Peninsula are rarely addressed in video games. For this reason alone, Songs of Steel: Hispania already has the advantage of using an unexplored setting.
The player reviews on Steam are 92% positive; however, there are currently only 38 of them. For this reason, we would call it a hidden gem in this case.
Strategic battles with significant decisions
How does Songs of Steel: Hispania play? MeinMMO has already played the demo of the strategy game. It feels like a mix between XCOM and the battles in Civilization. On the battlefield, you control troop formations and heroes on a hexagonal grid. Who wins is often determined by terrain, flanking maneuvers, and troop morale.
With each battle won, your surviving troops gain experience. In the camp, you can equip them with new weapons, thereby improving their combat strength. So you should be careful not to waste the lives of your soldiers unnecessarily.
Between battles, you make decisions that will impact your campaign. How you behave in certain situations, for example, influences the morale of your soldiers or how other characters perceive you. Additionally, you must manage your supply resources wisely.
The battles also play out nicely challenging, so even veterans should have fun with them. However, some reviews criticize that they can sometimes be too restrictive. The game often dictates how many units you can lose in a battle or how quickly you must win. Also, the size of your army is currently limited.
At its core, it is a good strategy game with some solid mechanics – both the positive and most negative reviews agree on that. For this reason, we would recommend trying out the demo first. If you purchase the game and end up not liking it, you can still take advantage of the return option on Steam.
