The probably only Pokémon that your parents can name is Pikachu. However, there was almost a decision to choose a completely different pocket monster as the mascot for the video games and the Anime.
Which Pokémon was supposed to become the mascot? If Pikachu had not become the face of Pokémon, it would have been the pink fairy Pokémon Clefairy. This is a pocket monster from the first generation that can evolve into Clefable with a Moon Stone.
The reason is that Red, the very first protagonist in the “Pokémon Pocket Monsters” manga, set off on his journey together with Pikachu and Clefairy. The two Pokémon are even cousins in the manga.
The creators wanted to work with Clefairy as the face of Pokémon, as the series would have become more “appealing” that way. But in the end, they swapped Clefairy for Pikachu after all.
Meowth is another Pokémon that many of you should know:
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Why can Mauzi actually speak in the Pokémon series?
Pikachu only had Winnie the Pooh as competition
So why was Pikachu chosen after all? In an interview, Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, revealed that there was a concern that Clefairy would only attract girls as its target audience. Pikachu, on the other hand, was supposed to appeal to both boys and girls. However, it was not his own idea to choose Pikachu as the mascot.
In addition, Pikachu is yellow, which is one of the three primary colors (Red, Blue, Yellow). This made it easier for children to remember the pocket monster. The producers of the anime thought that the cuddly Pikachu would therefore be more familiar to the young viewers.
Furthermore, at the launch of the Pokémon anime, there were hardly any other mascots that were yellow. Only Winnie the Pooh from the Disney universe is yellow and could have been a competitor.
What would be different?Today, Pokémon is the largest anime franchise. It could have been with Clefairy in the mascot role that actually fewer fans would have been interested in the anime, and the universe would not have had the success it currently has.
Moreover, it is likely that other films and video games such as “Detective Clefairy” or “Pokémon: Pink Edition” would have been released.
The discount retailer Lidl has been aggressively promoting its bonus program “Lidl Plus” for months. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the program for 30 days and explains how much he saved and whether Lidl Plus is really worth it.
What is Lidl Plus anyway? Lidl Plus is a bonus, a customer, and an incentive system from the retail chain Lidl. It is comparable to Payback or myMediamarkt/Saturn. The program is free of charge.
Lidl has been aggressively advertising its bonus program for months, partly with bonus promotions such as fuel vouchers.
What do you need? To use Lidl Plus, you need a mobile number and the Lidl Plus app. You do not necessarily have to enter an address or your real name, but without a mobile number or app, you won’t get far. Lidl Plus is purely a digital offering.
What should I pay attention to? In principle, Lidl Plus is free; you do not pay any fees like with Amazon Prime. However, like with any free product, you are mainly paying with your data. When using it, you must confirm the privacy notices, giving Lidl the right to process your data, determine product interests, and compare you with other customers.
Who tested this?
I am the Tech Editor at MeinMMO and have been testing hardware for our readers for many years. Gaming mice, in particular, are among my absolute favorites. In addition to the PS5, I also play on my Steam Deck.
Transparency note: I tested Lidl Plus privately in everyday life and paid for all my purchases myself.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware editor MeinMMO
Individual offers can be unbeatable
How does Lidl Plus work? In the supermarket, some products are marked with an additional discount that you only get if you scan Lidl Plus at checkout. There are also coupons that you receive when you shop at Lidl. Additionally, there are irregular coupons that allow you to get a specific product for free. When you scan your “Lidl Plus” app at checkout, the benefits are automatically activated. You have to activate the coupons yourself.
This is really good: Every now and then, private labels are on sale, and it can be really worth it. The discount competition like Aldi, Netto, and Co. cannot keep up because Lidl generally undercuts the regular market prices significantly:
For example, there was the store brand spaghetti for 0.59 euros instead of 0.79 euros for a week in October. At that time, you could not find spaghetti anywhere cheaper, and it is still not available at that price.
In the current 41st calendar week, store brand yogurt is available for 0.55 euros (instead of 0.85 euros). This is also very cheap compared to the regular price and the competition.
In the 40th calendar week, there was a 20% discount on the expensive store brand cat food “Coshida Pure Taste.” Instead of 2.49 euros, I only paid 1.99 euros. This is also worthwhile. However, there is a limitation: Lidl had raised the price a few months ago from 2.19 euros to 2.49 euros. This significantly reduces the price advantage.
In such moments, you can really save cash, especially since the offers are significantly better when you compare them with the competition. Especially with everyday products like pasta, milk, and Co. If the promotions actually exist.
Often only expensive products on sale that are still too pricey
The first problem: The whole thing with the offers has a catch: Often, expensive brand products or “organic” are at the advantage in price.
If you shop frugally or strategically, you will still find the house brands or “regular” fruits to be significantly cheaper. Two examples for comparison:
A Milka chocolate bar is 25% cheaper in the 45th calendar week with Lidl Plus and costs 1.11 euros (without discount 1.49 euros).
Lidl’s store brand “Fin Carre Alpine Milk Chocolate” costs 0.69 euros without the offer. The Milka bar costs still double in comparison to the kilogram, even with the reduction.
For apples from the “Bioland” brand, you pay only 2.49 euros per kilo instead of 2.99 euros.
The inexpensive and very delicious Braeburn apple variety is already available for 1.49 euros per kilo, and that is the standard price.
And this problem extends over dozens of offers at Lidl. It usually appears that Lidl is trying to lure customers into buying expensive products rather than choosing the cheap house brands. This, despite Lidl advertising for months that you can choose between private label and brand.
Offers with Lidl Plus: The rice (right) is worth it, the overpriced Pringles (left) are not, despite the discount.
The second problem: The in-house competition and discount promotions outside of Lidl Plus are usually significantly better. Because many discounts can also be used without Lidl Plus:
Discounts at the bakery (6 rolls for the price of 4).
30% on meat just before the expiration date.
Large XXL packages at Lidl.
Regular weekly offers in the catalog, where milk, butter, eggs, and cheese, among others, also become 10 or 15% cheaper for a week. Completely without Lidl Plus.
In other offers, you can “only” save additionally with Lidl Plus. Then the yogurts cost in the normal offer instead of 0.79 euros only 0.33 euros. With Lidl Plus, you save another 4 cents (0.29 euros).
Additionally, other discounters like Aldi or Netto are also actively participating in offers.
To put it simply: If you are really looking for cheap prices and shopping accordingly, you are better off than with Lidl Plus or other bonus systems. Lidl Plus is usually only worthwhile at specific times. There were several days and purchases where I did not save a single cent with Lidl Plus.
On the digital receipt, “Lidl Plus” and normal discounts are marked. Many discounts are also available without Lidl Plus.
How much have I saved? Overall, in October 2024, I made most of my purchases at Lidl for this experiment and spent 173.92 euros. I saved 9.27 euros thanks to Lidl Plus. That is about 5.3%. The savings are distributed quite evenly over the weeks. This is how much I saved on the following days (prices in euros, only savings through Lidl Plus, not total sales):
0.40 € (11.10)
1.15 € (12.10)
0.65 € (21.10)
0.65 € (25.10)
0.65 € (26.10)
4.06 € (29.10)
1.71 € (31.10)
Was Lidl Plus worth it? According to the numbers, I saved around 10 euros. In my view, it was only partially worth it for me personally. Because often the products I constantly buy, such as butter, cheese, or oats, are never or very rarely on sale. And often, the regular weekly discount promotions that you can also use without Lidl Plus are simply better.
On the other hand, I tend to buy more when there is a discount. When Lidl had its cat food on sale, several bags ended up in my shopping cart, which I did not necessarily have to do. Theoretically, I am saving but still spending more. That pleases Lidl but not my wallet.
At the same time, it must also be emphasized that I am paying dearly for the discount of about 10 euros with my customer data: the big beneficiary of the action is ultimately Lidl and not the customer.
If you don’t care about data collection and are happy with every discount and free promotion you can get, then Lidl Plus is quite interesting. Personally, I will cancel Lidl Plus after the experiment.
In Throne and Liberty there is the Special Resistance Medal, but what is it for and how do you get it? MeinMMO clarifies it for you.
What is the Special Resistance Medal and how do I get it? The Special Resistance Medal can be used to craft equipment. For that, you need 40 of the medals and a Noble Parchment.
However, there are only a few ways to obtain the Special Resistance Medal. Therefore, you should not miss any boss or open-world event. MeinMMO has compiled all the ways to get the medal for you and a guide on how to use it.
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Discover the beautiful world of the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty:
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Throne and Liberty: Claim the Throne – Launch Trailer of the MMORPG
How to obtain the Special Resistance Medal
Currently, there are unfortunately only a few opportunities to get the Special Resistance Medal. This rare award can currently only be obtained through special achievements in special events or by participating in open-world bosses.
Open World Events
You receive the Special Resistance Medal by participating in some level 50 open-world events. However, some of the events only reward you with a medal as a performance reward if you perform well in the event.
The following open-world events give you a chance at the medal. However, be aware that the type of events may change. Those marked with a green shield, for example, belong to guild events, which have different rewards. You can always check the schedule to see what type of event is happening, but there should be a medal for these:
Stop the Mana Madness
解除月光魔法
Talisman Delivery
Festival of Fire
Requiem of Light
Dark Destroyer
Open World World Bosses
There is another option to obtain the Special Resistance Medal, for which you need to participate in open-world bosses. At the end, you always receive a conquest reward for participating. When you open this small chest, there is a 100 percent chance that a medal will be included.
Once you have collected 40 Special Resistance Medals and a Noble Parchment, you can get noble equipment crafted at the Armor Manufacturer in Fort Rockwatch under the item lithography.
There are many different items in this game. If you have questions about other currencies of the new MMORPG, check out our overview of Throne and Liberty. There, we have compiled all guides for you so that you don’t lose track: Throne and Liberty: All guides for the start of the new MMORPG.
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In EA FC 25 there’s a lot going on right now. In addition to the Ballon d’Or Weekend, the Centurions Event is also starting. You can find all the information and leaks about the promo here.
When does FUT Centurions start? Although there is no loading screen in FC 25 Ultimate Team announcing the Centurions Event as usual, the Season Pass reveals that we can expect the Centurions Event to start today, as the first Centurions cards can already be unlocked there.
And since Friday is known to be promo day in FC 25, the event should start today. At the same time, the new Ballon d’Or Weekend has already begun.
What is the event about? The Centurions Event is something we already know from FIFA 23. Back then, it was all about records and the number 100. The promo introduced special cards for players who had 100 appearances, 100 goals, or 100 assists.
In EA FC 24 Centurions returned and expanded the card offerings, bringing not only the 100 cards but also Ultimate Team favorites and Centurion Icons to Ultimate Team.
Which cards we can expect this time is not officially known yet. However, current leaks promise a lot of really strong special cards already.
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All leaks regarding Centurions in FC 25 Ultimate Team
What content does the new event offer? As of now (November 8, 15:00), it is not yet known which players will receive new Centurions cards. We also do not know the pattern by which the cards will be awarded or if the number 100 will play a role again.
As soon as more information about the event is available, we will update this post.
Here are the current leaks: The well-known leaker DonkTrading has posted on his X channel some players who are supposedly going to appear in the first Centurions team.
According to DonkTrading, the following names are involved:
TheLord of the Rings is one of the most popular franchises of all time, but the seriesThe Rings of Power fails to make all fans of the universe happy. The adaptation also raises questions that it has not clarified even after 2 seasons. One mystery is the mystics.
Attention Spoiler: The following article discusses events from the first two seasons of The Rings of Power.
Who are the mystics? The mystics first appear in the series itself. They are a type of cultists. This includes The Dweller, played by Birdie Sisson, The Ascetic, played by Kalo Kopae, and The Nomad, played by Edith Poor.
In the first season, their goal is to find the stranger who has appeared under mysterious circumstances. However, neither in this episode nor in the subsequent episodes of The Rings of Power has much been explained about the backgrounds of the mystics. There are theories, however, that could explain their connection to the later films.
You can find a trailer for Season 2 here:
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The Rings of Power Season 2 – SDCC Trailer for the Latest Season of the Amazon Series
Do the mystics have something to do with the Nazgûl?
Who could the mystics be? Much is not known about the mystics themselves even after 2 seasons. They work together with the dark wizard, an evil Istari. They are also looking for the stranger because they mistakenly thought he was Sauron.
As 3DJuegos reports, one of the major theories about the mystics is that they might have something to do with the Ringwraiths from The Lord of the Rings. Aside from their appearance, with the robes and their connection to Sauron, especially their death is said to be an important indication of the connection.
In an interview with Variety, this is even discussed with the show’s runners, J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. Thus, the mystics in death resemble the Nazgûl, that is, the Ringwraiths from The Lord of the Rings. In this state, the stranger, similar to Frodo after wearing the ring, observes a kind of spectral world where one can see the true form of things.
This is supposed to show that the true form of the mystics is not the human one that is seen in The Rings of Power.
McKay mentions that the mystics come from Rhûn. They also mention possible cults that Tolkien himself wrote about.
However, no connection is made between the Ringwraiths and the mystics in the interview. McKay mentions that one could return to a different kind of magic in later seasons. About the mystics, McKay also states that they cannot cast spells as well as wizards.
Another visual indication seems to be the implied crown that the leader of the mystics, The Dweller, is wearing on her head at her death. This probably reminds one of the Witch-king of Angmar.
A player managed to snag an RTX 4090 from Nvidia for just 830 euros. But the joy lasts only a short time. He is in for a nasty surprise when he tries to install the graphics card in his computer.
A player reports that he pulled off quite a coup: He discovered a user on Facebook who wanted to sell an RTX 4090 for only 900 USD (about 830 euros). He didn’t think long and jumped at the price. The current market price for the RTX 4090 is around 1,800 euros.
In his post on Reddit, he explains that there were no cables or original packaging with the graphics card. And now he hopes that the graphics card is indeed an RTX 4090. In the end, he has to realize that there is a completely different problem with the graphics card.
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A real RTX 4090, but the graphics card won’t start
Is it an RTX 4090? Yes, according to several users, it should be an official RTX 4090 from ASUS’s TUF series. The serial number is current and even still has a warranty. One person explains that the graphics card must have been purchased from a dealer about a month ago.
The serial number matches an ASUS TUF 4090 OG OC (the card shown), and it is covered by warranty until 2027/10/06, so everything checks out and indicates that the card was purchased from a dealer about a month ago (via Reddit.com).
What is the problem? The player explains in a post a bit later that the graphics card does not start. He himself writes:
He reset the CMOS.
He also reinstalled the RAM and switched the slots.
He also changed the HDMI/DisplayPort cables and even swapped the monitor.
The motherboard indicates VGA and boot error lights. The monitor remains black without a signal.
He then reinstalled his old graphics card, a 1660ti, and the computer starts without issues.
At this moment, it becomes clear to him that he must have spent 900 euros on a pile of electronic junk.
How does the community react? On the one hand, with sympathy, on the other hand also a bit mockingly. After all, he violated his own due diligence, trusted a stranger without thinking and handed over a lot of money. In this regard, he has to blame himself for the mistake.
By the way, he is not the first player who wants to buy an RTX 4090 for about 900 euros: A player finds an allegedly great deal for an RTX 4090 for just 900 euros. He claims he wants to take the risk, but everyone warns him against it. In the end, he hopes to at least get his money back via eBay: Player takes a high risk: Orders RTX 4090 for 900 euros and hopes eBay protects him from fraud
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The new EA FC 25 was officially released on September 27th. After more than a month, EA Sports released the first statistics for the new football simulation. It stands out that a particular football association seems to be especially popular among players.
EA has published interesting numbers about FC 25 on their official site. The data were collected after the first 25 days of EA FC 25 and provide information about:
the most played matches for men and women
the most frequent transfers in career mode
the number of games played and goals scored, with a special focus on the Rush mode
the most played stadiums
the number of countries where FC 25 is played
Which association dominates? In almost every statistic, players from the Spanish Football Association (Real Federación Española de Fútbol) are found at the top. This refers to professionals from the first Spanish league for men (La Liga EA Sports) and women (Liga F).
The best example is the most played matches in FC 25. In the top 3 for men and women, a Spanish team appears in 5 out of a total of 6 pairings. In both top lists, the “El Clásico” between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid ranks first.
At least one of the two teams is also present in almost all other popular pairings in FC 25. The only exception is the 2nd place for women. Here, the English London derby between FC Arsenal and FC Chelsea has made it.
Especially curious. In 3rd place for the most played matches for men is the match between Real Madrid and Real Madrid. The players seem not to want to give their opponents the advantages that Real’s new offensive, composed of Vini Jr., Bellingham, and Mbappé, brings. By choosing the identical teams, they could be trying to create equality of opportunity.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for the career mode
Spanish leagues dominate Ultimate Team, Career, and Rush
What other statistics do the Spanish leagues lead? EA Sports’ data also shows that professionals from the Spanish leagues also lead important statistics for the popular modes Ultimate Team, Career, and Rush.
Top scorers in Ultimate Team
In the women’s category, 3 players from Liga F, Pajor (FC Barcelona), Amezaga (Athletic Bilbao), and Franssi (Real Sociedad), have made it to the top 3 of the 5 best scorers in FC 25 Ultimate Team. Pajor is in high demand because of her golden play style, which allows for particularly effective use of the Sprint Boost.
The players Amezaga and Franssi received improved special cards that could be obtained for free early on. This could explain the many goals.
Among the men, Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) in 2nd place and Mbappé (Real Madrid) in 3rd place are only surpassed by Thuram from the Italian Serie A in the “Most Goals” category.
While Griezmann is an extremely strong scorer for a smaller budget, Mbappé belongs to the absolute elite among top players and is therefore extremely expensive in Ultimate Team. Both demonstrate their quality with many goals scored.
Most frequent transfers in career mode
In career mode, the dominance of the Spanish association is evident in the players who were most frequently transferred. With world footballer Aitana Bonmatí and her teammate Alexia Putellas (both FC Barcelona), two women from Liga F have secured 1st and 3rd places for the most transfers.
Among the men, it is primarily the young talents from La Liga who attract considerable interest. Lamine Yamal from FC Barcelona leads as the freshly named best young player of the 2023/24 season. He is followed by Endrick (Real Madrid) in 2nd place, Pau Cubarsí (FC Barcelona) in 4th place, and Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao) in 5th place.
Here, the enormous development potential of these young players is likely to contribute to the lively transfer activity. Spain is also among the most scouted countries in career mode, possibly due to these talents, alongside England.
Most played professionals in Rush
And in the new Rush mode, professionals from the Spanish leagues also feature among the top spots.
Among the men, the most played professionals in Rush only secure 4th place among the top 5. This position has once again been claimed by Griezmann from Atlético Madrid.
For the women, Patri Guijarro and Pajor (both FC Barcelona) and Tere Abelleira (Real Madrid) lead the top 3 of the most played women in Rush.
We previously dedicated a separate article on MeinMMO to Patri Guijarro, the best passer in FC 25.
Not surprisingly, with the “Estadio Santiago Bernabéu” of Real Madrid also being a Spanish venue, it ranks 2nd among the most played stadiums in FC 25. Only the historic Old Trafford, home to the English traditional club Manchester United, has had more games played in FC 25.
The football temple of FC Barcelona, Camp Nou, would surely also be a popular stadium for FC 25. However, EA has not yet secured the necessary licenses here: You can find everything important about the new stadiums in FC 25 on MeinMMO: All information about the new arenas
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Sony is working on something revolutionary: rewind games at any time and to any point – simply at the push of a button.
What could new controllers receive? Sony presents a potential new button on the DualSense controllers in a patent. You can think of it as a rewind button or a very granular chapter selection, similar to common video players (via patentscope). You should be able to self-select virtually any previously experienced moment again.
By the way, the PlayStation 5 Pro was released on November 7, 2024. We have summarized everything important for you in an article.
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The creators of PlayStation visited hundreds of developers, but everyone found the idea terrible
Time travel at the push of a button
How should I imagine this in practice? We can’t be completely sure based on the description yet, but it looks like the following process:
You press the brand-new button on your DualSense controller, where exactly it will be located is currently unclear.
Then, a gallery of screenshots appears, offering you moments to which you can return.
These may have been created by you using a button press or automatically.
By selecting, you can return directly to where you left off, just like loading a save game, and continue playing from there.
How exactly does this differ from a save game? This rewind system seems to be more free of restrictions according to the description. This means that an ongoing battle likely wouldn’t prevent you from creating a bookmark. In practice, it could feel similar to the now often used rewind function in racing games. According to current information, the feature should work in all single-player modes.
When will this new feature be released? Maybe never. Not every patent is implemented, but Sony is definitely working behind the scenes on potential new features for the PlayStation 5 or its successor, like this one. Meanwhile, a company is naturally driven to some extent by profit motives in such patent applications, to protect ideas and stay ahead of the competition.
So far, another patent from last year has also failed to become a reality – even though no new controller would be needed for this. In another document available on Patentscope, Sony describes the concept of starting a game out of video material. In an article with our colleagues at GameStar, you can read how this would approximately work.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has released the roadmap for Season 1. Many players have checked out the upcoming content and are looking forward to the update.
Season 1 of Black Ops 6 starts on November 14 and brings new content. On November 7, Activision showcased what players can expect from the upcoming update, and it’s much more than a large part of the community previously thought.
What does Season 1 bring? The first season of Black Ops 6 comes with a lot of new content. Here are some of the highlights:
7 new weapons – 4 at the season launch, 3 during the season
6 new multiplayer maps – 3 at the season launch, 3 during the season
3 new multiplayer modes: Ransack, Prop Hunt, MP Ranked
1 new zombies map: Citadelle des Morts
3 new gums for the zombie mode
Directed mode for the zombie maps Liberty Falls and Terminus
1 new event: Hit List
The integration of Warzone in Black Ops 6 including Omnimovement
New Warzone map: Area 99 (Resurgence)
A detailed overview of all the upcoming content for Season 1 can be found on callofduty.com.
Here you can see a trailer for the new Warzone map Area-99:
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Area 99: Launch Trailer for Call of Duty: Warzone
Players cheer: The best Season 1 since MW2019
How is the roadmap received by the players? The community of Black Ops 6 is really excited about the roadmap and the impressive amount of new content. Especially the 7 new weapons and 6 new multiplayer maps are remarkable. There is also much joy for the return of the mode “Prop Hunt”.
What is Prop Hunt? Prop Hunt is a kind of hide-and-seek: There are players who hide and players who seek. The hiding players disguise themselves as various props within the map and can also try to run away if found.
Here we list some reactions from the community:
Dull-Caterpillar3153: “Man, so much content! Compared to MW2 Season 1, this is honestly crazy.” – via Reddit
chemicalxbonex: “I usually roll my eyes at roadmaps, but this one sparks my curiosity.” – via Reddit
Narcissistic_Lawyer: “Probably the best Season 1 roadmap we’ve ever seen in the modern COD era.” – via Reddit
Additionally, some players are looking forward to the return of the map “Hacienda” and the submachine gun “Saug”, both of which are from Black Ops 4.
With Season 1 of Black Ops 6, the Directed mode for the zombie mode is also being released, which is supposed to help you solve the main quest / Easter eggs on the maps Liberty Falls and Terminus. However, if you want to complete the Easter eggs before the start of the season, MeinMMO author Christos has written a guide for Liberty Falls: Black Ops 6 Zombies: Here’s how to solve the Easter egg in Liberty Falls
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Kaitlyn Siragusa has long been one of the biggest streamers on Twitch under the name “Amouranth”, but her days on the platform may be numbered. She now explains how the current controversies on Twitch are affecting her retirement plans.
What is Amouranth’s relationship with Twitch? While Amouranth has been one of the most successful streamers on Twitch for a long time, she actually made her money elsewhere. As she revealed in an interview, she used the streaming platform as an advertising space to funnel viewers to paid sites where she then made significant profits.
However, it was a nice side effect that Twitch essentially paid her to advertise on the platform. Amouranth has repeatedly made clear that she doesn’t want to continue like this forever: At some point, she wants to withdraw from the internet and establish a kind of animal rescue station.
In a joint stream with the streamers Destiny and dancantstream, who are both quite critical of Twitch, she spoke about how the current developments of the streaming platform are affecting her future plans.
As a businesswoman, Amouranth is constantly exploring new revenue streams:
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Amouranth wants to allow her fans more closeness – Artificial Intelligence should achieve this
Controversies on Twitch could affect retirement plans
This is what’s happening on Twitch right now: The streaming platform seems to be facing problems that have long been simmering. It repeatedly deals with content on Twitch that has nothing to do with gaming.
Thus, Twitch has been working on a set of rules for years that enables streamers like Amouranth to offer their specific content without scaring away viewers and advertisers who want nothing to do with it.
While the discussion long revolved around bathtub streams and licking microphones, another area has quietly spread on Twitch: political streams with sometimes very controversial content.
How does this affect Amouranth? The streamer’s plan has so far been to retire when her passive income exceeds everything she can earn actively. For this, the businesswoman has made various investments and launched products.
However, in light of the current developments, the streamer seems uncertain about how long she can maintain her business model. Currently, her strategy consists of “taking advantage of the opportunity while it still exists.”
“Who knows what will happen in the digital space in the next 5 years?” says Amouranth.
The Boss Immortal Guardian is located in Throne and Liberty on the sixteenth floor of the solo dungeon At the Right Moment of Teadal’s Tower. MeinMMO tells you how to defeat him.
Where is the boss and what can he do? The Immortal Guardian is the boss of the sixteenth floor of Teadal’s Tower. To reach him, you simply need to open the menu and click on Secret Dungeon. There you will find the solo dungeon At the Right Moment further down the list. However, you must have successfully completed all other bosses that come before him in order to face the Immortal Guardian.
The boss has various mechanics and attack patterns that you must master in order to ultimately defeat him. Melee weapons with abilities that stun the opponent are the most suitable for the fight. MeinMMO reveals all strategies against the boss.
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Throne and Liberty offers many exciting battles, but you can also dive into the story:
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Throne and Liberty: New Story Trailer Shows the Fall of the Kingdom
The Floor is Lava
During the fight, the Guardian wraps the ground in a red mist and jumps onto one of the platforms in the arena. Follow his lead by using your grappling hook, or you will take damage from the ground.
From Platform to Platform
Once you are both standing on the platform together, the boss will jump to the nearest one to escape and heal himself. Jump right after him with your hook when he starts to glow and prepares to jump.
It’s best to have a weapon with a ability to hold the Guardian in place. A sword and shield would be a recommended choice. Ranged weapons are not advisable, as he only takes damage when you are both standing on one of the platforms.
Mini Wuh Attack
If a purple circle forms around the Guardian and he executes two normal attacks in quick succession, you must be ready to block or dodge it. However, it does not deal as much damage as his second Wu attack.
Wu Attack
Before the boss unleashes his strong Wu attack on you, he charges it up and a purple circle appears on his body again. He then executes the Wu attack. If this massive area attack hits you, you will be stunned and your health will be significantly reduced. Therefore, you should definitely block the attack beforehand.
For a perfect block, wait until the large purple circle becomes smaller and touches the inner purple circle. Then press the button to block. If you succeed in the perfect block, you can then even attack with an extra ability on the same button.
When the Guardian swings his hammer through the air and draws a circular yellow wave, you must react quickly. You should jump over the wave before it reaches the boss and closes. Stay close to the boss and jump up once he has swung his hammer twice. This will certainly require some practice. If the boss hits you, you will be stunned and take significant damage.
Pushing
Occasionally, the boss will try to push you off the platform. You can recognize this by the fact that his hammer begins to glow yellow and the Guardian pulls it back to swing. Then he thrusts the hammer in the direction he is facing to push you. You can simply move out of the line of fire.
However, if he catches you, you will fall off the platform and take damage, and then you will need to pull yourself back up with your hook.
Now you should be prepared for the fight against the Immortal Guardian in order to take him down. If you have any other problems with other bosses or general questions about Throne and Liberty, be sure to check out our overview. There we have listed all guides for the new MMORPG: Throne and Liberty: All Guides for Starting the New MMORPG.
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GeForce Now is a popular streaming service if you want to play their titles but don’t necessarily have the strongest computer. Nvidia has now announced that they want to limit playtime. The restrictions will apply to everyone, but not immediately.
The English website Videogamechronicle.com reports that Nvidia announced on Reddit that it intends to limit playtimes on GeForce Now:
In the future, all players who pay for the service will only be allowed to play 100 hours per month.
Players using the service for free and with ad support will not be affected by the restriction since they can only play a maximum of 30 minutes at a time.
Players with a Founders membership will “still have unlimited playtime for life”, according to Nvidia, but if they upgrade to another membership like Ultimate, the 100-hour limit will also apply.
At the beginning of next year, GeForce Now will introduce a monthly playtime limit of 100 hours to continue providing exceptional quality and speed as well as shorter wait times for performance and Ultimate members. (…)
This generous limit will benefit 94% of members who typically enjoy the service within this timeframe.
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StarCraft und StarCraft 2 sind jetzt im Game Pass
For active subscribers, the restriction applies from 2026, for everyone else from 2025
When does the restriction apply? For individuals who have an active, paid subscription to GeForce Now before December 31, 2024, will only be affected by the change starting in 2026.
If you register fresh or pay for a subscription after December 31, 2024, the 100-hour-per-month restriction will apply to you.
Additionally, Nvidia points out that you can carry over unused playtime from one month to the next: you can transfer 15 unused hours to the following month. This means you will have a maximum of 115 hours available per month.
Whether there will be an option later to refill your hour account for a fee is not known.
GeForce Now targets players with weak hardware, but there is competition
Why is GeForce Now exciting for some players? GeForce Now is a streaming service that allows you to use your own accounts in the cloud: When gaming, it is not your PC that runs the game. Instead, the calculations are handled by Nvidia in the cloud: Even if you have weak hardware, you can play top titles at the highest settings via the cloud – provided you have a stable and fast internet connection.
It’s also important to note that Nvidia is no longer the only provider of cloud gaming. For example, Microsoft offers Xbox Cloud Gaming as well, providing the option to stream certain games via the cloud. However, you will find fewer options here than with GeForce Now: What is Xbox Cloud Gaming and who is it worthwhile for in Game Pass?
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The MMORPG Throne and Liberty has been out for just over a month now, and there are various players who have spent hundreds of hours in Solisium. Along the way, some relationships have suffered, as shown by a player’s recent post.
What kind of post is this? On Reddit, the player TouchAsleep posted a screenshot, commenting with the words “My wife thinks I play too much Throne and Liberty, so she sent me this.”
The image shows the playtime of the user TouchAsleep in Throne and Liberty over the past two weeks: 192.5 hours. Directly below is an additional note from his partner: During this time, he spent only four hours with her. The MMORPG has clearly won the battle for the man’s attention – at least in this phase.
The launch trailer for Throne and Liberty:
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Throne and Liberty: Claim the Throne – Launch Trailer of the MMORPG
“Your girlfriend is right, brother. You play too much.”
How does the community react? Under the post, more than 170 comments have already gathered. There are also more than 450 upvotes.
Xenocide_X writes on Reddit: “So you’re telling me you average 13.75 hours a day… Your girlfriend is right, brother. You play too much.”
reeelax comments on Reddit: “I just can’t imagine that. I have a few hours a day to play, with work, wife, and pets. Damn, I don’t even have kids, but 13 hours a day sounds insane to me. In my opinion, that’s the fastest way to lose enjoyment in a game.”
Krookz_ has some advice (via Reddit): “Maybe you should find a balance before you lose one or both. The girl, because you’re ignoring her, and the game, because you’re overdoing it and burning out/getting bored. Balance is key!”
By the way, there are currently several posts on Reddit discussing the enormous playtime of some players. Lilith999777 explains in her post on Reddit that her partner is also addicted to Throne and Liberty, with nearly 600 hours of playtime in five weeks.
In other posts, players with high playtime explain that they have lost enjoyment now. BazimQQ writes in his post on Reddit: “I think I have to quit. 200 hours in, almost 3,500 Gearscore, and I’m pretty burned out. The game is starting to feel more like a job than fun, and everything is just so boring because you do it over and over and over again.”
Under such posts, many commenters explain that it’s no wonder someone would get burned out after so many hours of play in a relatively short period.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, the first PvP event started a few days ago. However, many players are already frustrated because other trainers are trying – Warning: earworm alert – “to be the very best like no one ever was.”
As a reward, players can earn emblems to showcase in their profile. This way, they can show other trainers that their deck performs well in duels. To earn the highest-ranking emblem, players must win 45 battles.
However, during the battles, it turns out that other players are also trying to be the best in battle. This bothers users in a Reddit forum so much that they vent their frustration.
Here you can watch the best decks in the video:
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Here are the 3 best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket!
Trainers use the best decks to win
What is the problem? As every player wants to win the emblems as quickly as possible, they play the strongest decks currently in the tier list. They complain about encountering the same decks in PvP mode, including Pikachu ex, Mewtwo ex, or Starmie ex.
The decks are so strong because ex-Pokémon can deal more damage than the normal versions of the Pokémon. For comparison: The standard Pikachu deals only 20 damage with Bite, while Pikachu ex deals 30 damage for each Electric Pokémon on the bench, totaling up to 90 damage.
This annoys players on Reddit immensely, as this thread shows:
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Telfondon_ sums it up well: “Wait for 5 games and you will find at least 3 Pikachu or Mewtwo decks among the 5.”
Outrageous-Singer888 wishes it were different: “I only have one and all I’ve seen are Mewtwo and Pikachu… I’m so bored of it”
maxicoos seems to be losing hope: “Played 10 games, won 1”.
How can you counter this? The best way is to come up with a counter for the best decks. For Mewtwo ex, for example, the combination of Arbok and Pidgeot can help. This allows the opponent’s active Pokémon to be swapped out with Pidgeot and held in the active position with Arbok.
On Friday, November 8, 2024, a new event in EA FC 25 has been released. The promo mainly takes place on the weekend of November 8 to 10 and gives you extremely strong loan professionals. On MeinMMO, you can read all the important information about the Ballon d’Or event.
What kind of event is this? The Ballon d’Or event makes its debut in FC 25. It is related to the election of the World Player, which took place on October 28, 2024, in Paris.
At the award ceremony, the best professional of a season is determined by an international selection of journalists. The winners in the women’s and men’s categories receive a golden ball (fr. Ballon d’Or).
The players who landed in the top 10 of the voting will receive strong special cards this weekend. In total, there are 20 Ballon d’Or professionals, of which you will receive 2 on loan until November 12, 2024.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
This is how the Ballon d’Or event weekend goes in FC 25
How do you get the special cards? You can get the Ballon d’Or professionals by logging into Ultimate Team from now on. After logging in, you will have the option to choose from 2 player selections, each featuring 5 professionals, one selection between 5 men’s special cards and one selection between 5 women’s special cards.
Important: You cannot pull the players from packs. They are only available in the 2 player selections.
Which players are available to choose from? You can choose between 5 randomly suggested professionals. The following cards may be available to you among the women and men:
Ballon d’Or special cards of women
Player (Rating)
Club (Position)
Upgrade to Gold card
Aitana Bonmatí (97)
FC Barcelona (CM)
+6
Gwinn (95)
FC Bayern (RB)
+12
Tarciane (95)
Houston Dash (CB)
+25
Hansen (95)
FC Barcelona (RW)
+5
Horan (95)
Olympique Lyon (CM)
+9
Salma Paralluelo (95)
FC Barcelona (LW)
+16
James (95)
FC Chelsea (RW)
+9
Rodman (95)
Washington Spirit (RM)
+11
Katoto (95)
Paris Saint-Germain (ST)
+7
Smith (95)
Portland Thorns (ST)
+6
Possible selection in the Ballon d’Or professional selection of women
Ballon d’Or special cards of men
Player (Rating)
Club (Position)
Upgrade to Gold card
Rodri (97)
Manchester City (CDM)
+6
Vinícius Júnior (95)
Real Madrid (LW)
+5
Bellingham (95)
Real Madrid (CAM)
+5
Haaland (95)
Manchester City (ST)
+4
Mbappé (95)
Real Madrid (ST)
+4
Kane (95)
FC Bayern (ST)
+5
Rúben Dias (95)
Manchester City (CB)
+7
Saliba (95)
FC Arsenal (CB)
+8
Lamine Yamal (95)
FC Barcelona (RW)
+14
Martínez (95)
Lombardia FC* (ST)
+6
*Inter Milan
Possible selection in the Ballon d’Or professional selection of men
Secure season points and packs with Ballon d’Or professionals
What do the Ballon d’Or professionals bring you? The special cards are not only strong but also provide you with additional season points (SP) for the Season Pass and upgrade packs.
In the objectives, you will find in the “Live” category the task block “Ballon d’Or Complete Package”. Here you will see 10 different tasks listed that you can complete within the next 4 days until Tuesday, November 12, by 7:00 PM.
In general, there are 2 ways you can earn additional SP and packs with the tasks this weekend:
Complete the “Daily Ballon d’Or Challenge” on 4 days
Play with at least one of your “Ballon d’Or professionals” in various modes and complete tasks
You can comfortably complete most tasks in Squad Battles mode. Once you have completed all the challenges, not only will a strong 4x-84+ upgrade pack be waiting for you, but also 1000 SP, which corresponds to a whole level in the Season Pass.
Of course, you can also use the Ballon d’Or professionals in all other modes. For example, they could assist you in the Weekend League. But your opponents will also strengthen their teams with these special cards. All new rewards and rankings of the Weekend League in EA FC 25 are shown on MeinMMO.
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Pokémon GO has announced the new event “Let’s Go on an Adventure”. This includes not only the new Toxel but also some legendary Pokémon.
When does the event take place? “Let’s Go on an Adventure” runs from Monday, November 18, 2024, to Friday, November 22, 2024. It is essentially the preparatory event for the big wild area in Pokémon GO that follows shortly after.
Introducing Toxel: The baby Pokémon Toxel will appear for the first time during this event. You can hatch it from eggs, as you would expect from baby Pokémon. Specifically, it can hatch from 10-km eggs. So, you’ll need to walk a lot to get a Toxel.
Its shiny form will also be available right away. Here, you will need a lot of luck.
What makes Toxel special? Toxel brings a unique type combination. It combines the Electric type with the Poison type, a combo that only one other Pokémon has: Riffex, the evolution of Toxel.
Riffex is also the truly exciting Pokémon. Riffex comes in a High form and a Low form. Which form Riffex takes after evolving depends on its nature in the main games. This is something that does not exist in Pokémon GO – how the evolution will be carried out remains to be seen.
This is Riffex as a Dynamax-monster
Riffex also comes with a Gigantamax form. This form will also appear for the first time at the wild area event. However, it can be assumed that only Riffex specimens that have been obtained in such a battle can gigantamax. So, do not assume that your Toxel will evolve into a Riffex that can achieve a Gigantamax form, let alone a normal Dynamax form.
In battles, Riffex will score points mainly due to its type combination. It remains to be seen how strong it actually becomes in raids and PvP. However, it is clear: It will have serious problems against Ground Pokémon. So, you should also secure a Dynamax Rotomurf. That will be a good counter against Gigantamax Riffex.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
What does “Let’s Go on an Adventure” offer additionally?
Legendary Pokémon: In addition to Toxel, several other interesting Pokémon will appear in the event. On Monday of the event period, Dynamax Monday will take place, and then each day at 6:00 PM there will be a raid hour with a legendary Pokémon:
Anego on November 19
Kapu-Riki on November 20
Dialga in its primal form on November 21
And Palkia in its primal form on November 22
Primal Palkia and Primal Dialga can also master their adventure effect attacks with luck. All four Pokémon can also appear as shiny with luck.
Wild Pokémon: In the wild, you will encounter the following monsters. All possible shinies are marked with an asterisk*.
Bulbasaur
Swablu*
Grovyle
Alola Geodude
Magneton*
Magneton
Shuppet*
Dusclops
Ampharos*
Swablu
Roselia*
Wurmple*
Luxio
Skuntank*
Rowlet
Emolga*
Tangela*
Dedenne*
Petilil*
Togedemaru*
Bonuses: Until Thursday, November 21, the remote raid limit will be raised to 20, and from Friday to Sunday, November 24, there will be no remote raid limit. That’s when the wild area takes place.
On Monday, you will also have an increased chance of XL candies when you defeat Dynamax Rotomurf.
Shop Tickets: During the event, there are two paid tickets available in the shop that provide additional bonuses. Each costs 5 US dollars (in euros, it will presumably be comparable).
With the “Adventure: Raids” ticket, you will receive a daily limited research task with the following rewards:
20 Poké Balls
1,000 XP
2,000 Stardust
3 Toxel candies
1 Toxel XL candy
Additionally, you will get 2 extra raid passes per day by spinning gyms, 5,000 extra XP from raids, and extra candies when you complete level 4 raids, level 5 raids, mega raids, ultra beasts raids, or proto raids.
The “Adventure: Hatching” ticket, on the other hand, also provides a daily limited research task with the following rewards:
20 Poké Balls
1,000 XP
2,000 Stardust
3 Toxel candies
1 Toxel XL candy
Here, the additional bonuses include an increased chance of encountering Toxel from 10-km eggs, half hatch distance, and double Stardust, XP, and candies from hatching. Additionally, you will get one free incubator per day when you spin a PokéStop.
Important: With the daily limited research tasks, you must always finish by 8:00 PM and collect the rewards. Otherwise, they will expire.
What do you think of the event? Are you excited about the preparation event and then the wild area? Let us know in the comments! In the meantime, the Harvest Festival is currently running in Pokémon GO, where you can meet shiny Olini for the first time. To have the full overview: Here are all the details about the Harvest Festival in Pokémon GO.
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Deceive Inc. is an extraordinary shooter that you can currently grab for free on Epic Games. If you prefer playing on Steam, you can buy it at a great discount.
What kind of game is this? Deceive Inc. is a shooter from 2023 that follows its own, creative concept, which can be described as a mix of extraction shooter and NPC hide-and-seek.
As spies, you have a mission to fulfill. Your target is the golden briefcase, which you are supposed to steal from your enemies. Since you are spies and not superheroes, you must proceed tactically and surprise your opponents. Simply shooting your way through does not work as a good strategy in Deceive Inc.
Here you can watch the trailer for Deceive Inc.:
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Deceive Inc. shows the spy shooter in the trailer for the game’s launch
Disguising like in Hitman
What makes the shooter so special? In teams of three, you move around the map and are initially unrecognizable. This is ensured by your ability to take on the role of NPCs. When you approach an NPC, an interaction button appears that allows you to assume the appearance of that character. Just like in Hitman, you take on the role of the NPC and should behave accordingly.
However, when you change your appearance, you leave a mark that reveals to all other players that you have changed there. This is particularly problematic when you want to take on the skin of another enemy player. That player will, of course, be immediately aware and can attack you.
Dressed up and with some acting skills, you move through the level to the next objective. At the same time, you should always pay attention to other conspicuous characters who may not even be NPCs.
When does the action start? The map is divided into different areas that you may only enter with the right disguise. If you enter the area inappropriately dressed, you will be revealed, and the NPCs may even open fire on you. This not only causes damage to you but also gives the other spies a clear hint of your position.
At the latest, when you have the briefcase in your possession, it starts, and all other spies will hunt you down. They continuously receive a ping with your current position. With the briefcase, you still need to head to one of three locations where you can leave the map. If you succeed, you have won.
Where can you currently get the game for free? Until November 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM, you can still grab Deceive Inc. for free at Epic Games. If you prefer the game on Steam, you can currently buy it on sale with a 70% discount. Deceive Inc. is also verified for Steamdeck, so you can play the game there as well.
So far, only a few interested individuals have been able to play the demo of Soulframe with a bit of luck. Now, the Canadian studio Digital Extremes wants to open the gates a bit wider and invite up to 10,000 new players weekly.
How can I participate? Eager souls can create an account through a form on the homepage. This automatically enters you into the drawing, and with a bit of luck, you could be among those who receive an email invitation to the demo of the new free-to-play MMO.
About 2,000 invitations are expected to find their way into your inbox each week. They also come with 4 additional keys that you can share with friends. This way, up to 10,000 fans per week gain access and can gather initial impressions of the fantasy MMORPG hopeful.
So the chances are good that you will soon be able to enjoy and play Soulframe yourself. You can find the form to sign up here.
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Soulframe launches in the fall with a demo
Fresh Souls for the Dark MMO
What does the demo offer? Soulframe is currently in an early stage and is steadily evolving. This type of early access to the game is termed “Soulframe Preludes” by Digital Extremes. As the team announced on the homepage, the non-disclosure agreement was lifted yesterday, allowing all participants to share their experiences and content from the demo.
In the demo itself, you can, for example, get to know the first characters, explore places, complete quests, and try out the combat system. However, the content is still in development and may change at any time, sometimes drastically.
Anyone playing the demo should also expect that the game state will be reset multiple times during the development period. In a developer stream on YouTube, the likely transition from the Preludes to open access for everyone was announced for the year 2025.
What is known about Soulframe: The new fantasy MMORPG from the creators of Warframe is also set to be free-to-play upon release, like its older brother, and will revolve around the conflict between technology and nature in its storyline.
Gameplay-wise, it is expected to be a mix of a cooperative game and an action MMO. However, the battles are said to be much slower and more strategic than what is familiar from Warframe. You will be able to explore the world in an open world environment and tackle procedurally generated instances – all wrapped in a mystical fantasy setting.
In Dead by Daylight there is a new killer that you can already play on the PTB. But beware, dog lovers won’t like this …
The next killer in Dead by Daylight is about to be released soon, the last one for the year 2024. This time, a nasty woman is waiting for you, who has brought her dog to take down every single survivor – and she seems to enjoy it quite a bit. In the chapter Doomed Course, a nasty pirate lady wants you to become acquainted with her beast,
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Dead by Daylight: The Dog Master is not for Animal Lovers
What can the new killer do? The Houndmaster is once again a killer that essentially consists of two characters. Most of the time, you control the killer and give your dog direct commands. With the “Search!” command, you can make the dog sprint over a long distance, for example, towards a generator on the other side of the map. If you directly follow the dog’s trail, there is a drastic bonus to movement speed.
If the dog gets close to a survivor during the “Search!” command, the survivor will be highlighted with a killer instinct.
Alternatively, you can use the “Attack!” command to send the dog directly after a survivor. If it hits, it will bite into the survivor for a few seconds, drastically slowing them down and trying to drag them towards the killer.
While the dog is chasing a survivor, you can temporarily take direct control of the dog to correct its running direction.
The new perks of the Houndmaster
The Houndmaster comes with her own perks, which can later be unlocked for other killers as well. Her perks are:
All-Shaking Thunder: After the killer falls from a great height, the range of their lunge attack (the “long” melee attack) is increased by 75% for 8 / 12 / 16 seconds. The perk has a cooldown of 5 seconds.
Scourge Hook: Jagged Compass: At the beginning of the trial, 4 hooks are transformed into scourge hooks. The aura of these hooks is shown to the killer in white. If a survivor is rescued from a normal hook, that hook transforms into another scourge hook. Whenever the killer hangs a survivor on a scourge hook, the generator with the most progress is shown to them in yellow for 6 / 8 / 10 seconds.
No Quarter: If a survivor reaches 75% progress while self-healing, they are confronted with permanent skill checks. If any of these skill checks fail or the healing is interrupted, the survivor is “broken” for 20 / 25 / 30 seconds (cannot be healed).
The YouTuber Otzdarva shows how the killer will currently be played:
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As usual, there is also a new survivor who comes with three independent perks. Initially, the perks can only be used by Taurie Chain, but the abilities can then be unlocked for all other survivors through the blood web. Her perks are:
Invocation: Treacherous Crows: When you are in the basement near the circle, press the ability button to begin an invocation. Invocations take 60 seconds. Other survivors see your aura during this time and can join the invocation to reduce the time. Once the invocation is complete, this perk is disabled for all survivors. You are now “broken” for the rest of the trial. If a survivor is in the killer’s terror radius and the killer startles a crow, the killer’s aura is shown to all survivors for 1 / 1.5 / 2 seconds.
Clean Break: After you have healed another survivor and they start healing you, press the “Active Ability” button to become “broken”. After 80 / 70 / 60 seconds, you will be automatically healed. This perk does not activate if you are already broken or become downed.
Shoulder the Burden: Once per trial, as long as you would not die from the next hanging, you can press the “Active Ability” button when you are by a hooked survivor to free them. Once the other survivor is freed, they lose a hook progress point, and you gain one. Additionally, you scream and are “Exposed” (go down with one hit) for 30 / 25 / 20 seconds.
Note that all the information is still from the testing server. Details may still change until release.
When will the new killer be released? There is no exact release date for the Houndmaster yet, and it also depends on how many bugs and issues are found. In general, a killer appears about 2-3 weeks after the start on the PTB – so roughly at the end of November.
It also seems quite obvious that some animation details are (presumably) not final yet. Because other survivors can free a comrade from the dog’s jaws, but the animation for that still seems underdeveloped and somewhat silly. If you don’t know which killer to play right now, we have listed all killers here and explain who is the best for you.
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Crimson Desert has the potential to be one of the most exciting new games of 2025. A new trailer for the action role-playing game shows what fans can look forward to.
What kind of game is this? Crimson Desert is an open-world action role-playing game from Pearl Abyss, the creators of Black Desert Online. It is considered one of the best MMORPGs of all time. In contrast, however, Crimson Desert will provide a purely single-player experience.
Crimson Desert impresses like BDO, primarily with its beautiful graphics and impressive combat. These are once again showcased in a new trailer. The developers present a brief excerpt from a boss fight against a witch.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Crimson Desert zeigt im Trailer den Kampf gegen eine bekannte Hexe
Boss from Black Desert returns, anticipation grows
Who is the witch? This is Witch Marie, who is already a powerful boss enemy in BDO. In battle, she summons stone creatures that wear a clay pot with strange drawings instead of a head. Additionally, she can transform into a swarm of ravens and teleport quickly to you.
Crimson Desert also does not hold back on the effects in this trailer. Witch Marie is constantly surrounded by ravens, and during the fight, individual feathers even come off her dress. Both the witch and the main character, Grey Mane Kliff, showcase impressive magic. Despite all the effects, the image does not seem overloaded.
What are the reactions to the trailer? There is a hype around the game, which is also felt in the comments on YouTube. There, anticipation for the game only continues to grow.
Inevitable_Morte: “I am soooo ready for the game!”
reinhard98: “Black Desert Witch Marie here? This is nice.”
bjneal5615: “I don’t want to underestimate a company’s ability to mess things up, but the more video material I see from this game, the more convinced I am that it will be an absolute action RPG masterpiece. Watch out, Game of the Year!”
Originally, Crimson Desert was supposed to be a prequel to BDO, but this idea was discarded during development. The fact that a character from the MMORPG appears in the game now seems to confirm that they at least share the same universe.
When is Crimson Desert coming out? There is no exact release date for the action role-playing game yet. However, it is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2025.
