LoL: The Top Streamer on Twitch Introduces His Own Team Full of Stars – This is How Los Ratones Will Play in 2025

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For months, there have been rumors that leading Twitch streamer Caedrel is planning his own team in League of Legends. Now the roster for 2025 has been announced. It’s not Perkz and Jankos, but big and well-known names from the European LoL scene are in the team, such as Nemesis and Rekkles.

This is the situation: Months ago, leading Twitch LoL streamer Caedrel considered building a team of skillful influencers to compete in the Northern European Regional League of LoL, the NCL. This would surely give a massive attention boost to the scene and provide delicious content for the influencers.

For months, potential candidates for the team, known as “Los Ratones” (The Mice), have been circulating. Apparently, the streamers TheBausFFS, Nemesis, and Caedrel himself should serve as the “foundation”.

Now, on November 15th, the roster has been unveiled and there were some surprises realized. Others, however, did not come true.

“Agurin” is considered one of the strongest influencers in LoL. He is part of the German influencer team NNO:

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Who plays for Los Ratones?

In the top lane, “TheBausFFS” (25) will compete, a well-known streamer and top laner who has mainly played Sion for a long time.

In the jungle plays the Serbian “Velja” (22). He is a relatively unknown player who has appeared in LoL teams on and off since 2019 but hasn’t stayed anywhere long.

In the mid lane, Nemesis (25) plays. He is a seasoned professional who impressed with Mad Lions and Fnatic from 2017 to 2020. The Serbian has now become a large streamer on Twitch.

As ADC, the 26-year-old Slovenian Crownie will play, who has been under contract with Team BDS and Team Vitality in recent years.

And as a supporter, as indicated yesterday, the star player Martin “Rekkles” Larsson will join. He just became a world champion.

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Who is not in the team? It was actually thought that Caedrel would play himself, but he will serve as a coach and founder.

Names like Jankos or Perkz were also mentioned, but they seem to have finally fallen through.

Caedrel wants to give back to the scene and make young junglers stars

This is what Caedrel says: In a video on YouTube, Caedrel says that they wanted to build a mix of professional players and content creators to have a competitive team that is still a lot of fun.

The team’s goal is to give something back to the e-sports scene in Europe.

Most of what they do as a team is expected to take place publicly, the streamer assures.

Everyone in the team is friends; they wanted to have a fresh face in the team: that will be jungler Velja. Caedrel has high hopes for him and believes he has the potential to play in the professional league LEC soon.

He also addresses that many criticize: TheBausFFS won’t make it in professional play. Caedrel smirks, they will see, surely some things will change, but he also doesn’t want to bend the players.

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Where will the team compete? From what is known, Los Ratones will compete in the Northern European League NCL. However, this is not yet certain, as Caedrel says. They are currently looking at various leagues. Long-term, they seem to indeed be aiming for the LEC.

In the NCL, the league for the UK and Scandinavia, they could actually meet their German brothers in spirit, as the German counterpart of the team, the influencer group NNO, has loudly considered leaving the Prime League and moving to the island: LoL: Team of German Twitch streamers no longer wants to play in Germany after trouble with the league

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Over 31 million people are waiting for the new PS5 game from a former Zelda developer – It now has a release date

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Infinity Nikki is a free game from the game designer of Breath of the Wild and will be released on December 5, 2024 for PS5, mobile, and PC.

What kind of game is it? Infinity Nikki is a cozy adventure with an open world. The game is the fifth in a series of fashion games, and as such, it focuses again on collecting outfits.

Additionally, players can fish, catch bugs, solve puzzles, and complete platforming sections – or simply explore the game world, which looks really stunning. As cute as this all sounds, Infinity Nikki actually has a surprisingly dark backstory.

On the official Infinity Nikki website, players can currently pre-register. More than 31.5 million people have done so to date (as of November 15, 2024). Now, the developers are announcing the release date with a new trailer.

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Infinity Nikki announces its release with a new trailer

In Infinity Nikki you can explore dungeons with style

When will Infinity Nikki be released? The open-world game will launch on December 5, 2024 and will be available for PS5, iOS, Android, and PC via the Epic Store. This was confirmed by the developers on X.

Infinity Nikki will be free-to-play and will be monetized through microtransactions, but there will also be a pre-order version available in the PS Store for just under 10 Euros.

In the game, players need to collect outfits with special powers, conquer dungeons, and even fight some bosses. However, according to initial reports, there will be relatively few of the “Style Battles” for which the series is usually known (via Reddit).

Thus, Infinity Nikki is actually meant to be more of an open-world adventure rather than just a fashion game. For this, they have brought on a real expert, as Sub-Director Kentaro Tominaga has been involved in several Zelda games from Windwaker to Breath of the Wild.

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Who is it worth it for? Infinity Nikki will be – like the other Nikki games – a gacha game that comes with numerous ways to spend money. If you leave this aspect aside, there is still a free open-world adventure with appealing visuals.

So, if you just want to dress up and explore the game world or experience the story, and do not place too much value on combat, you could definitely take a look. Otherwise, you might end up like Marie: The money-hungry gacha system kept me away from Genshin Impact for ages – Now I regret it

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Larian announces hotfix for Baldur’s Gate 3 – And also a fix to fix the fix

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The role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to be a massive success more than a year after its release. This is largely due to the nearly endless possibilities offered to players. For those who feel that this is not enough, there are mods – though they can be too much of a good thing.

In the summer of 2024, Larian finally announced the long-awaited official mod support for Baldur’s Gate 3. This will enable players to further expand the already extensive role-playing game and give it their own personal touch – although with limitations.

Now the developers are warning players against using too many mods.

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Larian promises hotfix and fix for the fix

What is the problem? In a post on the official X account of Baldur’s Gate 3, the creators announced a hotfix for the console versions of the role-playing game. This aims to resolve issues that arise when playing with a very large number of mods.

It leads to reduced performance and crashes when more than 100 mods are installed.

However, the very players who will benefit from this hotfix initially face a problem: The fix will temporarily render save files with more than 100 mods unplayable. Larian plans to solve this by providing an additional fix that grants access to save files again once a few mods have been uninstalled.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 warns overzealous mod enthusiasts on X

It is still unknown when exactly the hotfix – and the fix for the fix – will be implemented in the game. However, the safest bet is to not have more than 100 mods installed in the first place. The developers therefore recommend only installing the mods that one knows will continue to be used.

So consider carefully whether Gale really needs that stylish man bun, or if you might be able to do without calling Withers Bone Daddy, if you’re playing on console. However, there should definitely be room for our 10 best mods for Baldur’s Gate 3.

In the comments, some users are already wondering what kind of players have more than 100 mods installed – and how they have managed without the official mod support. Most, it seems, only have a handful of mods activated at the same time.

However, part of the appeal of Baldur’s Gate 3 lies in experimenting with what is possible. So it is entirely plausible that some role-playing enthusiasts install a bunch of mods just to see what happens.

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But even though the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 are currently asking for restraint regarding mods, they are fundamentally open to modifying their game at will. There are even 5 mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 that are so good that even the developers recommend them

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YouTuber raves about new MMORPG because it lacks a feature that you want in every game

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The new MMORPG Ashes of Creation has opened its doors after years of video restrictions. One of the most important gaming YouTubers, Pirate Software, has checked out the game and raves about it in videos.

This is the situation with Ashes of Creation: Ashes of Creation has been in development since 2016. It rises from the ruins of Everquest Next and incorporates many ideas from the failed online role-playing game that was supposed to lead the next generation of MMORPGs after WoW and Final Fantasy XIV.

Ashes of Creation is the brainchild of millionaire and MMORPG fan Steven Sharif, who says: If necessary, he could also finance the game alone.

The MMORPG Ashes of Creation is supposed to provide a dynamic world that changes depending on the decisions players make.

Even though Ashes of Creation has been in development for so long, we haven’t seen much of the game recently because alpha players were not allowed to share their experiences. That has changed now with the start of Alpha 2.

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YouTuber raves about the MMORPG for not including fast travel

What does Pirate Software say? Former Blizzard employee Jason Hall has become one of the most important gaming influencers under the name “Pirate Software” in just a few months. In 2 short videos, he now talks about the massively expansive game world of Ashes of Creation and how players move through it.

The special thing for him is that while the world is huge, the standard feature “Short Travel” (fast travel) is missing.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jvx9KLTCYds

Normally in MMORPGs, players can “teleport” from various points on the map to other points without covering the actual distance. In Ashes of Creation, that is different:

There is no fast travel. […] Every time we traveled across the map, it felt like a campaign in Dungeons and Dragons.

The YouTuber explains how such a self-imposed mission goes in Ashes of Creation, for example, when one decides to raid an open-world dungeon:

  • You decide to travel from your base to a destination
  • For this, you first need to gather all materials and the team
  • Then you fight several battles on the way to the destination
  • Now you have arrived at the destination, complete your task, raid the dungeon, collect treasures
  • Now you need to bring these treasures back to the base

Traveling is dangerous. If you die, you lose materials […] And when we got home, I felt: Okay, that was my adventure for today. It took about three hours, we accomplished all our tasks. But it felt like a round in Dungeons & Dragons. I haven’t felt that way in a game in ages. It felt really good.

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Ashes of Creation addresses criticism from many core gamers

Why doesn’t every game do it this way? In the past, 20 to 25 years ago, all MMORPGs were like this. But the success of WoW has led to many comfort features being included in MMORPGs to attract more players.

Today, MMORPGs are designed so that they can be played “in bites” and without major commitments.

The principle of Ashes of Creation requires players to commit for 3 hours.

In modern MMORPGs, most game units usually last only 30 to 45 minutes, and after that, you can drop out at any time without losing anything.

Exactly this “softening” or “casualization” of MMORPGs is criticized by some purist MMORPG players. This includes not just fast travel but also features like automated group finding or instanced dungeons.

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Significant popularity boost for Ashes of Creation

Why is this important? The two videos from Pirate Software have reached 870,000 and 1.5 million people. This is a huge success for the crowdfunding MMORPG Ashes of Creation, especially because it has been positively received and Pirate Software gives the impression that it is not a “normal MMORPG” designed to make life as easy as possible for players, but a real alternative.

Ashes of Creation is benefiting from such a boost right now, as the game continues to be controversially discussed: In Alpha 2 of Ashes of Creation, criticism meets praise – “miserable” versus “more fun than full-fledged games”

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: God Packs – What are they and how can I get them?

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In Pokémon TCG Pocket there are also the so-called God Packs. What exactly this is, how your friends can benefit from it, and how you can get them, we have summarized for you.

What is a God Pack? God Packs are a rarity in the Pokémon trading card game. They are a booster pack that contains only rare cards. Accordingly, these packs are highly sought after and bring joy to those who receive them.

While these special packs were almost exclusively available in Japanese boosters in the past, they also entered the German market last year in an adapted form with the “Crimson & Purple 151” series.

You can also receive God Packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket. We have gathered all the important information for you.

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God Packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket: A rare event

How do I get God Packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket? To get a God Pack, you simply need to open your boosters in the game as usual – and have a lot of luck. With every booster, you have a very small chance that it is a God Pack. The chance is 0.05%.

You have no control over whether you pull a God Pack or receive a normal booster pack. This is purely a matter of luck. Given the slim chance, it may take some time before you get such a pack.

How do I recognize a God Pack? You can recognize a God Pack by the fact that all 5 cards in the booster are rare cards. Each individual card in the pack has at least a rarity of 1-star (☆). So if you receive a God Pack, you can look forward to 5 cards that belong to the rarest cards in the game and are all Full-Art.

It can also happen that the cards in a God Pack duplicate and you do not receive 5 different cards.

God Packs in Miracle Selection: If one of your friend players receives a God Pack, you can also benefit from it. They appear in the Miracle Selection just like regular packs that your friends have opened.

If you see such a God Pack in your Miracle Selection, you can carry it out and look forward to a guaranteed rare card. The chance for each individual card in the Miracle Selection is 20%. Which card you receive is random.

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All 13 Movies About Batman Ranked – Which is the Best?

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 5 minutes

Batman has received a whole range of different movies over the years. We are taking a look at which ones are the best.

Batman is an inseparable part of comic and film history. The bat watches over Gotham and usually takes reliable care of the large multitude of villains, of which the Joker is just the tip of the iceberg.

On screen, Batman has had some really good, but also less glamorous appearances. This ranking aims to determine which one is the best among the films. We consider all movies from 1966 onwards where Batman is the protagonist. Ensemble films like Justice League are not taken into account.

This is a personal list by MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth. If you disagree with the rankings, feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

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Rank 13: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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It may be due to Ben Affleck’s casting, and the fact that this film is part of the failed DC Extended Universe: I can’t relate to Zack Snyder’s vision. His style and the dark underlying mood may fit, but too many clichés (Martha!) and some wrong casting decisions spoil the picture. Especially Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor feels somehow out of place.

Rank 12: Batman Forever

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Trailer for the quirky superhero movie ‘Batman Forever’

Speaking of strange casting decisions: Val Kilmer succeeded the very well-cast Michael Keaton and only partly works as Bruce Wayne. Tommy Lee Jones, who is actually a very good actor, feels wasted as Two-Face and overacts in his performance – just like the probably most flamboyant actor in the film, Jim Carrey.

As Riddler, he puts on the big Jim Carrey show. Whether you like that is a matter of taste. The film is a fever dream that never comes to a stop. As a Batman film, it can hardly convince.

Next up are places 11-9 on page 2.

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Secret shooter by a Borderlands creator secures 18 million euros with 20-minute demo

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The currently still secret shooter from a Borderlands developer has already secured a budget of 18 million euros. It only took a 20-minute demo for that.

Which developer is being referred to here? Paul Sage has previously worked as Creative Director on The Elder Scrolls Online and Borderlands 3. Along with other developers, he founded Ruckus Games, where he takes on the role of CEO and Game Director.

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Teaser trailer announces Borderlands 4

The game, which has no official name yet, is a co-op shooter for up to four players. So far, there has been no gameplay shown, but the developers promise crazy weapons and quirky characters à la Borderlands:

Do you want to play a cool, cooperative third-person shooter with unique style, humor, explosive action, and some of the silliest weapons of all time? We wanted it. That’s why we’re making it!

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Game impresses investors with gameplay demo

So far, only potential investors have had the chance to view the game. However, they are said to have been so excited after just a 20-minute demo that they readily provided 19 million US dollars, roughly 18 million euros, for the game’s development.

What is the game about? In a press release on ruckus-games.com, the developers reveal more details about the story and show the first screenshots. You take on the role of ordinary people defending their hometown in the heart of the USA from mysterious attacks. 

The game is said to offer a wide range of playable characters and “thousands of unique improvised weapon combinations.” A pressure washer can quickly turn into a flamethrower, and your toaster shoots saw blades instead of bread.

On ruckus-games.com, you can already sign up for future playtests. Once they are online, you can get your own impression of the game.

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Currently, Gearbox, the studio behind Borderlands, is fully focused on the fourth installment. It was teased at gamescom 2024. According to studio founder Randy Pitchfork, they may have been developing another game as well. You can read more about it here: Gearbox’s boss reveals which game they would have developed next if it wasn’t Borderlands 4

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Expert refuses to discuss the Germany DLC of a war game on Steam

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The strategy game “Hearts of Iron 4” (Steam) simulates World War II. On November 14, a new DLC “Götterdämmerung” was released, focusing on Germany. The strategy expert Stephan “Steinwallen” Bliemel is usually responsible for discussing and supporting such games in Germany. With Götterdämmerung, he draws the line.

What kind of DLC is this? The DLC “Götterdämmerung” puts Germany and its role in World War II in the foreground. Here, the focus trees, basically the research trees, are being revised.

Moreover, it allows Germany to pursue alternative historical paths to fascism, such as towards a monarchy or a restored democracy.

But Paradox is also expanding the “fascist-militaristic path” that Germany historically followed.

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The DLC faced critical eyes at its presentation

This is how the DLC was discussed at the presentation. The DLC “Götterdämmerung” was already presented in October 2024, and the English-speaking PC Gamer reportedly sighed heavily.

It’s about Nazis, but at no point does anyone say Nazis, and there are no swastikas to be seen anywhere, but related symbols are everywhere.

However, the DLC has now actually been released on Steam, and the game does go very far in its presentation.

“The player can protect their favorite Nazi”

What bothers Steinwallen? The well-known German strategy expert Steinwallen expresses his concerns. The DLC crosses the boundaries of good taste, which is why he will not treat and accompany the DLC in the usual manner but will only present what he finds problematic about the DLC “Götterdämmerung”.

Paradox has expanded the “Historical Research Tree” of Germany with a mechanic that simulates the domestic politics of Nazi Germany, as Steinwallen explains.

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Thus, one can unlock prominent Nazi figures like Göring, Himmler, and Goebbels through the game mechanic “Inner Circle”.

Steinwallen states:

The player can protect their favorite Nazis and make them Reichsleiters to give them the opportunity to push their own focuses forward.

Steinwallen then reads the description of Himmler in the game and criticizes that it completely overlooks the central role Himmler played in the Holocaust.

What has changed? Steinwallen explains that Nazis were already present in Hearts of Iron before the expansion, but they were shown without portraits and had little impact on the game. The new DLC has now made the Nazis a part of the game. There is no option to deactivate the portraits.

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This is his consequence: Steinwallen says the military-strategic simulation of World War II has always been challenging because the aggressive war of the Germans was also a war of annihilation.

With the DLC, however, Steinwallen reaches his personal limit: he can no longer casually explain new game mechanics without having images of extermination camps or piles of corpses in his mind’s eye.

Despite having invested a lot of time in the DLC, engaging intensively with the gameplay and studying the developer diaries, he will not give any further attention to the DLC on his channel.

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He criticizes no one who buys the game, but as a content creator, he cannot accompany the game as an entertainment product.

He has disabled monetization on his now only video about the DLC on YouTube and will not report further on the DLC. How he will proceed with Hearts of Iron 4, he does not yet know.

Has his protest had an effect? Steinwallen’s video is currently the most discussed post in the reddit for Hearts of Iron (568 comments) and also in the reddit for developer Paradox. The video will definitely reach Paradox. A reaction from the developers is still pending.

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21-year-old complains about earning only €1,900 a day on Twitch: “I could have also become a postman”

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21-year-old Nick “Lacy” Fosco is a Twitch streamer and became known for the online shooter Fortnite. He is frustrated that he now only earns about €1,900 a day on Twitch. If he wanted to earn so little money, he could have just become a mailman.

This is what Lacy says: On November 15, a clip appeared on X, formerly known as Twitter, in which the 21-year-old Twitch streamer Lacy complains:

I just checked my ad revenue and … well, I’m not getting any ad income. At least not the correct amount. The problem is: I don’t use markings, I don’t talk about politics, I don’t do anything.

My income fell from $10,000 on some days to $2,000 a day. […] Something is wrong there. […] If I wanted to earn $2,000 a day, I would have become a lousy mailman.

He says: If Twitch does not restore his earnings immediately, he will leave the platform. He doesn’t stream for fun. It’s his job.

Some young Americans have started a career on Twitch through the online shooter Fortnite and earn a lot of money:

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“Lost all connection to reality”

What is the reaction? The reaction is critical. If Lacy hoped to generate a lot of sympathy and understanding for his difficult situation with the statement, he was mistaken.

On X, many people are shaking their heads at how he can complain about earning “only” €1,900 a day. Many ordinary people in the USA struggle to afford three meals a day, and he is complaining about such a luxurious income.

A user on X.com says: “He can try being a mailman and earning $2,000 a day.”

The general verdict: The streamer has lost all contact with reality.

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According to Indeed, mail carriers in the USA earn an average of $20.87 per hour. This means that on an eight-hour workday, they earn $182.96. At the time of this news, that’s €173.77 a day, which is far from the €1,900 Lacy currently earns daily.

Fortnite streamer launches on Twitch with a lightning-fast career

Who is Lacy? The 21-year-old Lacy has had a channel on Twitch since 2020. However, he only became truly active on the streaming platform in 2022 with the online shooter Fortnite:

  • In 2022, he had an average of 17 viewers
  • In 2023, there were 1,428 viewers
  • By 2024, he already had 5,430 viewers on Fortnite, and since becoming a “Just Chatting streamer,” an average of 9,500 people watch him.

Things only started going really well for him on Twitch in June 2024, when he joined the FaZe Clan.

The “Adpocalypse” affects Streamers from the FaZe Clan

What is it about? Apparently, a change is underway at Twitch that causes streamers to earn less money or even no money through ads. This is referred to as an Adpocalypse.

A streamer from the FaZe Clan complained that his money was cut off because he used the hashtag “Iran.”

Other streamers from the FaZe Clan, like StableRonaldo and Lacy, are also now complaining that they are missing ad revenue. However, it is currently unclear why they are earning less money. One possibility is that members of FaZe want to draw more attention to the issue in support of their clanmate Kaysan: Asmongold aims to take down Twitch, achieving early successes: Some streamers are being cut off from ad revenue

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Fans hope for the return of their favorite beasts in Monster Hunter Wilds, but for some, the outlook is bleak

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The release of Monster Hunter Wilds is gradually approaching, and the first monsters have already been introduced. The community has its own wishes about which of the already known monsters they want to see again in the new title. However, for some of them, a return is very unlikely.

Which monsters does the community wish for? More and more players are discussing on social media about which of their favorite monsters they want to fight again in Monster Hunter Wilds. Especially on reddit.com, threads are increasingly appearing where this topic is being hotly debated.

Names like Diablos, Jyuratodus, Kushala Daora, or Teostra and Bazelgeuse are mentioned frequently. However, it is noticeable that especially amphibious and swimming monsters like Lagiacrus, Plesioth, or Royal Ludroth are also frequently named. But especially for this type of monster, a spot in Monster Hunter Wilds is unfortunately quite unlikely, as they have one thing in common: they were primarily found in water before.

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No comeback despite exploration underwater?

Why is a return unlikely? Monsters like Lagiacrus or Plesioth are known for their insane underwater battles. However, these have not existed in this form since Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, and the developers have increasingly focused on other game elements.

In a dev stream, it was confirmed for Monster Hunter Wilds that there will be underwater areas, but for now, there will be no underwater battles. The reason for this is that it would be like developing a separate game and would therefore cost too many resources. This unfortunately makes a return of the typical water monsters less likely.

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In principle, it is possible to incorporate amphibious monsters, such as Royal Ludroth, at least in fights on land. This was also the case in Monster Hunter World, for example. However, it was the underwater battles that made the appeal with monsters like Lagiacrus and Plesioth.

The fact that these two monsters have hardly had any real appearances since the disappearance of underwater battles also argues against a reappearance and for the inseparability of the game element and the water monsters.

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Are there counter theories? However, it is still not completely ruled out that these beasts might make a comeback. Particularly for Lagiacrus, some fan theories seem to be gaining traction, suggesting that a return is even likely.

For instance, Reddit user TheBatman110498 is sure that they can identify the monster in the logo of Monster Hunter Wilds:

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Another Reddit user, _Gesterr, is convinced that a certain monster will return. He theorizes that hints of a revamped version of the Leviathan skeletons can be found in one of the trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds:

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Lagiacrus is also one of the Leviathans and could thus receive another chance to prove itself, perhaps even without epic battles underwater. Other water monsters could also receive an amphibious upgrade or be incorporated in some other way, so a reunion is not entirely off the table.

Do you also have a favorite monster that you would like to face again in Monster Hunter Wilds? Feel free to let us know in the comments! If you want to find out whether your favorite monster is already among the confirmed monsters, you can take a look at our monster list here: Monster Hunter Wilds: All monsters in the list that are currently known

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„Had hellish pain“ – LetsHugo reveals how bad he really was at 7 vs. Wild

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

The Twitch streamer LetsHugo fought his way through Season 4 of 7 vs. Wild this year. In a statement video, he reveals how bad he really was doing.

Attention: This article contains spoilers for 7 vs. Wild episode 9 and the preceding episodes.

How far has LetsHugo come? Contestant LetsHugo has endured 7 days out of 14 in 7 vs. Wild. Then, in the middle of the night, he pressed the first Code Red in the history of 7 vs. Wild. The rescue team of the organizers saved him and brought him to the hospital that same night.

Until now, nothing was known about the further course and his health condition. Now the contestant has released a video that he recorded a few hours after his hospital stay. There he talks about his health condition and the rescue from the wilderness.

Who is LetsHugo actually? You can learn more about the contestant here:

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Rescue and the Situation in the Camp

How did the Code Red come about? In the video on YouTube, LetsHugo explains that he had been suffering from heartburn for days. Even though the other contestants like survival expert Joe Vogel encouraged him, it did not get better. On top of that, there was a lot of smoke that the contestant inhaled while at the campfire.

On the night of the pickup, the contestant complained, according to his own statement, of pain in the abdominal area, extreme heartburn, and a lot of mucus in his mouth that he continuously had to spit out. The situation worsened, and he climbed out of the airplane for fresh air.

Here also begins the footage known from the series. LetsHugo shaking by the campfire and the other contestants worrying until pressing the red button.

Here you can watch the statement video from contestant LetsHugo, recorded shortly after his hospital stay:

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How did the rescue take place? When the response team reached the camp, the doctor took care of LetsHugo. The Luxembourger was taken to the car by the rescue team after a quick check. From there, he went to the production base, where further treatment took place.

Attention: At MeinMMO, our expertise lies in video games and entertainment. We are not doctors and cannot make any assessments about the contestant’s health condition.

According to LetsHugo, the blood sugar level was also measured there, and it was reportedly 32. According to the website helios-gesundheit.de, a value below 60 mg/dl is too low, which can trigger “symptoms such as inner restlessness, trembling, concentration difficulties, hunger attacks, sweating, weak knees, speech disorders, aggressiveness, or confusion.”

The production company, together with series founder Fritz Meinecke, decided to take the contestant to the next hospital. The drive took 90 minutes according to LetsHugo and was a torment for the contestant. In the video, he tells that it was all downhill for him during the drive and that he could no longer hold himself up on his feet.

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Here’s How It Went Further In The Hospital

What did the doctors say in the hospital? After surviving the drive to the hospital, LetsHugo was examined by the doctors there. In the video, the contestant describes that all blood values were bad. Above all, the Luxembourger was dehydrated, which surprised him.

Against dehydration, LetsHugo was given two “bags” of saline solution in the hospital. The doctors clarified further questions, especially regarding a potential poisoning; the Luxembourger was questioned about it. The treatment in the hospital lasted 10 hours before LetsHugo was temporarily discharged.

At a follow-up appointment the next day, the doctors also found very poor liver values in the contestant, which were treated there.

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What does the contestant think about his exit? LetsHugo considers his exit, 13 hours after it happened, justified. In the video, he says, “I really had hellish pain” and believes he did not press the red button too early.

The Luxembourger is proud of his achievement of being part of “7 vs. Wild” for seven days and also says he would participate again if the format were limited to seven days and it were not cold at the suspension site.

LetsHugo was the first contestant of 7 vs. Wild to trigger a Code Red. If you want to know more about how the rescue on site went and how the other contestants reacted, take a look here: The first time in the history of 7 vs. Wild a contestant sends Code Red – must be rescued in the middle of the night

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In Dragon Ball Daima, there is a race that the creator liked much more than the Saiyans

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Although Son-Goku and many other characters are from the Saiyan race, there are beings that mangaka Akira Toriyama found even more interesting. This will be one of the reasons why they appear in Dragon Ball Daima.

Which race is it about? In addition to cyborgs, angels, and dragons, there is the race of demons in the universe of Dragon Ball. 

  • The demons live in the demon realm, which is currently the setting in Dragon Ball Daima.
  • A common feature of the demons is that they have pointed ears and a colorful skin tone, which distinguishes them from humans.
  • Their average lifespan is 1,000 years, and they possess the ability to perform magic.

We get to know the inhabitants of the demon realm not only in the current Dragon Ball anime but also in the spin-off Sand Land. There, the protagonist Beelzebub is actually the prince of the demons. In an interview from 2023, Toriyama explained what made them more exciting than the Saiyans.

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The creator of Dragon Ball has a fondness for demons

Why does Toriyama prefer them? In the magazine “Sand Land Kazenban” from August 2023 (via Kazenshuu), the creator of Dragon Ball and Sand Land revealed that he prefers to invent stories that are not based on reality. Therefore, he finds it boring if the protagonist is just an ordinary human.

In his early prototypes of Dragon Ball, Son-Goku was still an ordinary boy. To avoid making him completely boring, he probably transformed him into a Saiyan over time.

However, Saiyans are still quite similar to humans. Toriyama finds demons more exciting. For him, a demon is a being where “anything could be possible.” He believes there are all sorts of forms of demons, with the highest-ranking demons possessing beings like the demon kings Satan or Dabra.

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The creator of Dragon Ball seems to enjoy that he can experiment with various ideas using demons. Since much more is possible with demons than with human-like beings, he can try out new concepts and come up with plot lines that would not be possible with humans.

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A feature of iOS 18 is making police work difficult for the iPhone – and no one knows why

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The police in Detroit are currently complaining about a feature of iOS 18. They believe that it is causing numerous iPhones to restart continuously. The police suspect that it is related to the new update of iOS 18, but so far the situation is unclear. What is certain is that the work has become significantly more difficult as a result.

Around two months ago in September, Apple released its major update with iOS 18 for numerous iPhones. With iOS 18, there were many new features and improvements.

However, one feature is supposedly alarming the police in Detroit. This is reported by the English-language magazine Gizmodo.com. The confiscated iPhones are currently acting on their own.

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What is the problem? According to 404.media.co, the police in the US city of Detroit report that confiscated iPhones are currently restarting suddenly and without warning. The problem is that this constant reboot makes police work and securing digital evidence much more difficult. Because this locks the officers out of the system. The police themselves state in a statement:

The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a situation affecting iPhones that causes iPhone devices to restart within a short time (observations may be within 24 hours) when they are disconnected from a mobile network.

If the iPhone was in the After First Unlock (AFU) state, the device returns to a Before First Unlock (BFU) state after the restart. This can significantly hinder the acquisition of digital evidence from devices that are not supported in any state outside of AFU.

What is behind this? The lock state of an iPhone determines how easily it is for police officers to access the data using third-party tools. AFU and BFU stand for whether you have unlocked your device once after booting (AFU) or not yet done so (BFU).

The so-called BFU state is significantly harder to crack. The data that can easily be accessed here is generally not very helpful, as it mainly consists of system and application data. And this data is stored by the system so that you can start certain apps.

It is unknown why the devices restart, but it could be due to iOS 18

What could be the reason? At this point, no one really knows. In Detroit, the officers have no idea why the iPhones are restarting, but they suspect that it could be a security feature of iOS 18.

Even more bizarre is that the reboot occurred in models that were in airplane mode and in one that was in a Faraday box, which typically blocks signals from the outside. The officers suspect that the devices may have somehow communicated with each other.

In one case, the police even believe that one of their own iPhones may have prompted the seized devices to restart.

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The last original actor from the first episode of NCIS is leaving the series after almost 22 years

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

NCIS is a well-known crime series that has been running since 2003 and is still active. For many fans, the series remains relevant to this day, especially because of its famous characters. Most of the original cast members are no longer part of the show, and now the last “veteran” of NCIS has also been written out.

What is NCIS? Navy CIS is a crime series that started in 2003. And it has been quite successful, as the series is still running today and has received several spin-offs, including NCIS: LA, NCIS: New Orleans, and NCIS: Origins. The series deals with cases within the US military.

For many, the main reason for the success has been the likable characters that have become entrenched in the hearts of viewers. Some of the big fan favorites include characters like Gibbs, who even worked with his real-life son, Ziva, or Tony. However, many of the series veterans have since disappeared, and now it seems the last one has also been affected: Tobias Fornell.

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Another one now fulfills his role

Who is it about? In season 1, episode 1, you not only get to know the main characters Gibbs (played by Mark Harmon), Tony (played by Michael Weatherly), Abby (played by Pauley Perrette), and Dr. Mallard (played by David McCallum) but also Tobias Fornell, played by Joe Spano.

He is a good friend of Gibbs and was initially with the FBI. Whenever there were overlaps with the FBI, Tobias Fornell was brought in. He and Gibbs always had a certain rivalry and also a personal connection through Gibbs’s second ex-wife. He appeared in 56 episodes and, except for season 17, had a role in every season.

NCIS Fornell
Tobias Fornell in Navy CIS (Image source: NCIS Database)

However, in 2019, Mark Harmon left the series and the new head of NCIS became Alden Parker, played by Gary Cole. In episode 4 of season 22, he gets into a typical series conflict with the FBI. The head of the FBI is Wayne Sweeney, played by Erik Passoja. Just like in the very first episode, both argue about who will take the case, and NCIS then operates against the FBI.

This strongly reminds one of the rivalry between Gibbs and Fornell. At the same time, the episode also hints at a friendly level between Sweeney and Parker, just like with Gibbs and Fornell.

Without Gibbs and with the renewed FBI dynamics, there are few reasons for the character Fornell to reappear in the story, apart from small cameos. And without Gibbs, there is also no personal connection for Fornell anymore. His role within the series has thus been written out and handed over to a new character. So far, he has not appeared in season 22 either.

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He was one of the last series veterans

With this, Fornell would be one of the last series veterans written out of the show. Some long-standing characters have left the show, including of course the head of NCIS:

  • Mark Harmon (Gibbs) left the show in season 19
  • Pauley Perrette (Abby) left the show in season 15
  • Michael Weatherly (Tony) left the show in season 13
  • Cote de Pablo (Ziva) left the show in season 11
  • David McCallum (Ducky) passed away in 2023 at the age of 90

In a podcast by Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly (via Spotify), the actor playing Fornell even revealed why he was never made a regular cast member of the series. He did not want to become too tied to the series and especially to the character:

I didn’t want that. I didn’t want to have to do what you all had to do. […] It’s actually unspeakable because you get transformed into something and you have to be that to a certain degree, promote the show, respond to people who see you in a certain way.

With such a long series, you not only have to commit as an actor for the filming but also outside of it. You are seen as the character and have to carry that to a certain extent. Joe Spano did not want that responsibility.

Nonetheless, the series continues faithfully even after nearly 22 years. New characters are introduced to fill the gaps for fans – including the well-known rivalry. Do you still watch NCIS or do you miss the beloved characters? Let us know in the comments. More recommendations similar to NCIS can be found here: 7 series like NCIS

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Pokémon GO finally gives you more space for Pokémon and items

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Have you reached the maximum capacity in Pokémon GO for monsters and items? Then a small update will help.

In Pokémon GO, there are now countless Pokémon in many different variants. This includes Galar and Hisui forms, Dynamax versions, and of course Shinys. If you want all Pokémon in all forms and also have battle teams for raids and the battle league, then many Pokémon can quickly accumulate.

It is quite fitting that the maximum capacities for Pokémon and items have now been increased again, as reported on Reddit.

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More space for monsters and items

What is the new maximum capacity? You can now increase your Pokémon bag to a capacity of 8,800 with the latest increase. The new limit for items is 7,800. Both capacities have thus been increased by another 500 slots, as has been the case in the past.

When will the increase be available? Niantic has not yet released an official announcement, so a date for a global rollout is not known. In the comments on Reddit, there are trainers for whom this update is already active and others who are still waiting.

Is so much capacity needed? While most trainers will likely never need such high capacities, there are still trainers who will be happy about the update because they are constantly at the maximum capacity. Especially with regard to the upcoming Wild Area event at the end of next week, the timing for an increase in capacities seems well chosen.

How expensive is the maximum capacity? If you have not yet purchased any upgrades for your capacities and want to reach the maximum limit, you will need to plan some PokéCoins for this. An upgrade costs 200 PokéCoins each and gives you an increase in capacity of 50 slots.

  • 170 upgrades for the Pokémon box for 34,000 coins
  • 149 upgrades for the item box for 29,800 coins

Thus, you would need a total of 63,800 coins for this. If you collect the maximum number of free PokéCoins of 50 coins every day, you would need a total of 1,276 days for the upgrades – about 3.5 years.

If you were to buy the required coins, it would become quite an expensive undertaking. The largest coin pack in the game costs €119.99 and includes 14,500 coins. You would need this pack 5 times (and would still have a larger pile of coins left over), which would cost you a whopping €599.95.

If you wanted to buy as few coins as needed for this undertaking, you would still end up with a total of €534.93 and would have 50 coins left at the end. For this, you could purchase the following packages:

  • 4x 14,500 coins
  • 1x 5,200 coins
  • 1x 550 coins
  • 1x 100 coins

By the way: Without upgrades, you have a capacity of 300 Pokémon and 350 items.

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How about you? What are your capacities in the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

In Pokémon GO, the “Groundbreaking Buddelei” event is approaching, where you can receive a new monster in its Dynamax form for the first time. And you shouldn’t miss this if you’re participating in the Wild Area at the end of the month: The new event starts with a monster that you shouldn’t miss – all the information about Groundbreaking Buddelei.

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WoW: Everything points to us getting ‘Legion Remix’

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Another remix event in World of Warcraft could be on the horizon. This time, the clues point to ‘Legion Remix’.

As part of the Warcraft Direct, Blizzard has outlined its plans for World of Warcraft and promises that there will be at least 6 patches next year. But that doesn’t seem to be all. Because a clue on the timeline gives a clear indication that Blizzard wants to repeat the success of ‘Mists of Pandaria Remix’ once again – this time with the Legion expansion.

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A color could be the crucial hint

What has been discovered? YouTuber and analyst Bellular has taken a close look at the roadmap for World of Warcraft for 2025. While most of the content has already been vaguely outlined, there are some hints that a little more is coming.

WoW Roadmap Fel Green
The fel green color is striking.

The clearest hint is the timeline itself. If you take a look at it, you can see how the yellow-orange tone at ‘Autumn’ gradually transitions into a green color – demon green, to be precise.

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This is the color that is fundamentally associated with the Legion. Since the next expansion ‘Midnight’ has more of a dark blue-purple hue, the green tone seems out of place.

For Bellular and many others, it is clear: This is a clue that we will see some months of ‘Legion Remix’ in Winter 2025.

How likely is this? To be honest: Quite likely, even though the hints so far are rather thin. Because Mists of Pandaria Remix is undoubtedly considered a huge success for the WoW team. Since ‘Legion’ enjoys a similarly good reputation among players as Mists of Pandaria, it is only a matter of time before Legion Remix becomes a reality.

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The expansion not only offers a wealth of content to enjoy, but naturally entices with plenty of transmog rewards – whether it be the artifact weapons or the tier sets from that time, which many consider to be some of the best visually. It should be relatively easy to offer new ‘recolor’ variants here – for both gear and mounts.

How exactly Blizzard plans to add remix mechanics to Legion, meaning the numerous effects that also provided chaotic fun in MoP Remix, remains to be seen.

Would you like to return to the Broken Isles once again and relive the stories surrounding the artifact weapons, the Legion’s invasions, and ultimately the battle on Argus? What rewards would you wish for, and how should it be designed? First, Patch 1.11 is on the way in WoW – heading to Undermine.

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Someone has the job of researching Sonic’s story and shares a sad realization

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

For 23 years, the blue cult hedgehog Sonic has been racing across screens. With so many levels he has already traversed, it wouldn’t be surprising if he returns home after a hard day’s work. However, SEGA’s lore manager shares a sad fact about Sonic.

What has been discovered about Sonic? The new magazine “Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2025” has been available for a few months. It contains interesting facts about Sonic, such as that he lives in the Green Hill Zone. No wonder, as it was the first level where the journey of the blue hedgehog began.

Sonic
Sonic is said to live in the Green Hill Zone. Source: whisperwoIf on X

Many fans like X user whisperwoIf were happy that Sonic seemingly found a home to return to after his exhausting adventures. But X user MisterCrits, who deals with the lore of video games at SEGA, intervened and revealed that this fact is an error in the magazine.

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Sonic is homeless and a drifter

What does the lore manager say? Chris Hernandez works as an associate manager for the lore of Sonic the Hedgehog. He is supposed to ensure that the new stories fit with the older parts and that there are no contradictions.  

With so many video game installments, movies, and series, it is no wonder that a dedicated person is needed to ensure the accuracy of the story. He clarified on X that unfortunately Sonic does not have a home:

Sorry for showing up so late! This was something we discovered early on, but it looks like an older draft accidentally made it through. Sonic doesn’t have a home; he is still a drifter.  

Will Sonic remain homeless forever? This means that Sonic wanders through the worlds with his groundbreaking speed, without ever returning to a place. However, the lore manager’s statement does not rule out that Sonic might find a home in the future. There are still plenty of opportunities to provide him with a cozy home.

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Video games and movies about the cult hedgehog are still being released. Just a few weeks ago, Sonic X Shadow Generations came out for PC and consoles. In the movie sector, the third part of the film series is coming soon. Maybe he will find his home in the third movie or later.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: What Are Fossils Good For?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon TCG Pocket there are three fossil cards. But how can you make good use of them? Let’s take a look.

What are the fossils in Pokémon TCG Pocket? There are a total of three fossil cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

  • Helix Fossil
  • Dome Fossil
  • Old Amber

They all have the same effect: “Play this card as if it were a basic colorless Pokémon with 40 HP. You can remove this card from play and place it on your discard pile at any time during your turn. This card cannot retreat.”

Additionally, each one serves as a base evolution for a specific Pokémon:

  • The Helix Fossil evolves into Omanyte and then into Omastar
  • The Dome Fossil evolves into Kabuto and then into Kabutops
  • The Old Amber evolves into Aerodactyl

These are the basics of the fossil cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. However, some trainers include the cards in their decks without considering the evolutions. Why?

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What fossils without evolution can be used for in TCG Pocket

Here are the advantages: You can somewhat influence your starting hand with them. You always get a basic Pokémon in your starting hand that is in your deck in TCG Pocket. While fossils act as basic Pokémon, they are actually item cards. They do not count towards this rule.

This means: You will definitely get another basic Pokémon in your starting hand. So if you’re playing a deck where you want to get a very specific basic Pokémon in your first hand, you can fill up to six slots in your deck with fossils, allowing fewer other basic Pokémon in the deck. The likelihood of drawing your desired basic Pokémon is higher when there are few other basic Pokémon in the deck.

You can then use fossil cards as placeholders on the bench. In general, they can serve as placeholders if you’re playing a deck with which you want to stall for time. This includes decks like the Gengar-ex-deck.

You can use fossils in the active position while you power up Pokémon with energy on the bench. Since you can place them on the discard pile without retreat costs without losing a point, you can bring your desired Pokémon from the bench into play as soon as it’s ready.

Additionally, fossils are good against Sabrina, who swaps your active Pokémon. Many players try to bring a Pokémon from the bench into play with Sabrina that may not be adequately prepared to be destroyed early. You can then simply play a fossil from the bench instead of having to switch in a strong monster.

And again: Since you can place fossils on the discard pile without retreat costs, you can quickly bring a strong Pokémon that was swapped out by Sabrina back into the active position without having to use energy.

The disadvantages: Fossils are overall a tactical trick that can be effective in certain types of decks. However, they are not an absolute top solution, like the Misty Water combo. The major drawback is that fossils cannot deal damage. While they can act as placeholders in the active position, they will never put pressure on your opponent. This can stall for time, but your opponent can also lean back a bit.

Moreover, fossils also give a point when your opponent defeats them. Since they only have 40 HP, they do not survive many attacks.

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Which cards are worthwhile in TCG Pocket? There are numerous cards in TCG Pocket that enable strong combinations. It’s crucial that you play suitable decks that fully exploit these strengths and synergies. To provide you with an overview of the strongest decks in TCG Pocket, we’ve put together a selection for you: The best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket in the tier list.

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A Romance in Baldur’s Gate 3 Can Ruin Your Honour Run If You’re Not Careful

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The Honour Mode is the biggest official challenge in Baldur’s Gate 3. You have only one save file, and if the group dies, the run is over. Bosses have more abilities, and enemies are tougher. A player had to learn the hard way that even his girlfriend in the game can pose a danger.

Which romance is it about?

  • Lae’zel is one of the companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 and therefore one of the romance options in the game. The Githyanki warrior is attracted to strength and determination.
  • You encounter Lae’zel as the first companion in the game; she meets you directly on the Nautiloid. In the community, she is often referred to as “Bae’zel” and is among the most popular romances.
  • She is always very direct, even in the relationship, which is probably what makes her appealing. Unlike some other companions, she does not want to share you under any circumstances.
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This is how Lae’zel makes the Honour Run fail: Throughout the romances, you will witness various love scenes with the characters. For example, Shadowheart wants to swim with you, and from Halsin, there is the famous bear scene.

In Lae’zel’s second romance scene, she challenges you to a duel and expects you to defeat her to prove your worthiness to be her partner. This can be tricky depending on your class, but it gets even harder.

Because while Lae’zel says it is a practice fight, she uses all available means to win. This includes all items she has in her inventory at the time of the fight.

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“This is how I lost my first and only Honour Run”

In a thread on Reddit, a user posted a meme describing how Lae’zel consumes all the potions in the “friendly” duel. In particular, speed potions are powerful and popular.

Since Lae’zel is a warrior with a lot of strength, she is often used as the pack mule of the group. This applies to particularly heavy items like explosives, which has become a downfall for other players in the comments. One user writes:

My brother flirted with her during our Honour Run. I told him it is ESSENTIAL to take all explosives away from [Lae’zel] every night in Act 2 so she doesn’t kill the entire camp.

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Lae’zel also uses everything that explodes when challenging you to a fight. In a response, one player assures that this is precisely what happened to him. Thus, his only Honour Run came to an end.

Another player writes that he had to work through all the scrolls he had available to avoid failure in his run and calls the duel “one of the top 3 hardest fights.” However, another player suffered perhaps the most bitter defeat: Player loses in Honour Mode despite having already won

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Many are currently playing Overwatch Classic and realizing: It wasn’t that great after all

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Overwatch Classic takes fans on a nostalgia trip. But the realization: it wasn’t all that great back then.

In Overwatch 2, there is currently an event taking place, called “Overwatch Classic”. In this event, players can experience Overwatch just as it was playable at the time of release. What was initially celebrated by everyone as a great idea turns out, in hindsight, to be quite disappointing.

Because most are just realizing: Overwatch 1 wasn’t all that cool back then.

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What’s going on with Overwatch? In Overwatch 2, you can currently play the “Overwatch Classic” mode for 3 weeks. This mode essentially resets the game to the state of the first Overwatch. This means matches are once again played in 6vs6 format, a large portion of the new heroes are not available at all, and the old heroes have their abilities from back then.

Torbjörn can upgrade his turret to level 3, Symmetra buffs her teammates with shields, and Mercy can perform the feared mass resurrection.

How fans are reacting: The reactions can be described as “mixed” at best. Because many who have always wanted a return to classic Overwatch suddenly realize: It wasn’t all that great after all.

Many “cheesy” strategies make the game worse. So writes Mrmeeksees in the Overwatch Subreddit:

Lmao, I don’t even know what I was looking forward to. It’s crazy how many “Quality of Life” improvements they’ve made over the years. We always complain, but damn, we don’t realize how good we have it. These original hero concepts are just trash. Symmetra? What exactly is your ‘healing’ again? Whose idea was it for Bastion to heal itself? Mercy with mass rez?!?

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However, it should be clearly noted that this mode is not a “test run” for plans to introduce a 6vs6 mode – Blizzard has made this clear in their blog post. It is currently just a fun event that brings back the nostalgia of the Overwatch launch. The actual plans for the return of a permanent 6vs6 format are unaffected by this mode.

This should also ease some of the conspiracy theorists. Because some have claimed that Blizzard intentionally brought a “bad” 6vs6 mode with Overwatch Classic to show everyone that 6vs6 is a stupid idea. To debunk this, one would only have had to read the official blog post.

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