Warhammer 40,000: Space Marines Have 2 Hearts and 3 Lungs – Lieutenant Titus Explains Why

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Are you currently in Space Marine 2 and wondering why you are such a massive super-warrior towering over all “normal” humans by at least 3 heads? The actor of the protagonist, Clive Standen, has the answer for you.

Who is the main actor?

  • Clive Standen is a British actor known for his role as Rollo in the TV series Vikings.
  • In Space Marine 2, he lends his voice to Lieutenant Titus and serves as the CGI model for the feared former soldier of the Deathwatch with his facial features.
  • In the video series “Titus Talks” by publisher Focus Entertainment, Standen appears and explains various aspects of the game and Warhammer in general – including what a Space Marine actually is.
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Space Marine 2: Clive Standen erklärt, was ein Space Marine ist

Clive Standen explains: In 3 minutes, Clive Standen gives a brief insight into the quite comprehensive lore of Warhammer 40,000 and the creation of the Space Marines. He states that if he couldn’t answer this question, he wouldn’t have gotten the job at all.

Warhammer 40,000 has an enormously complex lore, but Standen manages to convey the most important information. His summary:

Space Marines are basically the strongest force ever created. While they were once humans, Space Marines have been genetically modified to be bigger, faster, and stronger.

Standen lists which of these genetic modifications actually take place in a Space Marine during its creation:

  • Space Marines have 3 lungs to be able to breathe in any environment.
  • In addition, they have two hearts – one in case one gets hit, and the other because one alone couldn’t pump the amount of blood. Or, as Standen says: “To love their brothers twice as much.”
  • Enhanced blood that instantly closes any wound.

The list goes on: Not a single organ survives the transformation into a Space Marine unaltered. The video series currently has at least two more videos:

A small additional note from us: Space Marines were created by the Emperor, a figure of light in Warhammer 40,000. More information about him and his role in the creation of the super-soldiers can be found in our special on the Emperor of Mankind.

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“The best – and bluest – are the Ultramarines”

Clive Standen further explains that every Space Marine belongs to a chapter. And his supposed favorite chapter is – of course – the Ultramarines, as Lieutenant Titus himself belongs to them.

The different chapters have varying tasks, approaches, and dogmas by which they live and venerate their code. Some of these chapters have betrayed the Emperor during the “Horus Heresy” and have fallen into chaos.

Standen says he might be biased, but the Ultramarines represent “everything fantastic about a Space Marine.” Why exactly, he doesn’t go into detail – but fortunately, we have a detailed description of the chapter at MeinMMO: In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, you play as an Ultramarine – We explain what that means

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EA FC 25 for Switch and PS4 – How the Versions Differ from the PS5

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

EA FC 25 is now officially released. But in addition to the modern current-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series S and X, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are also being served. But what are the differences?

After the FIFA series consistently received a toned-down “Legacy” version on the Nintendo Switch in its last years, which was identical to previous years and only adjusted the rosters, this changed last year with the release of EA FC 24.

While the Switch version of FC 24 did not receive all the new features, it did represent a significant improvement over its predecessor FIFA 23. This was mainly due to the switch to the Frostbite engine.

And how does the PS4 version of FC 25 look this year? We will show you in this post.

By the way, we show you how the Ultimate Edition and the Standard Edition differ here:

EA FC 25: Ultimate Edition benefits and Standard Edition comparison

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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for the career mode

EA FC 25 for Switch and PS4 – The Differences to Current Gen

This is how it looks with the Switch version: Like last year, the Switch version of EA FC 25 has received more love than in previous FIFA years. The modes are identical to the PlayStation 5 version. Thus, even the new Rush mode makes it to the Switch, Ultimate Team returns, and FC IQ includes all its tactical innovations.

What is missing, however, is:

  • HyperMotion technology that makes gameplay more realistic through numerous animations
  • Modern graphics
  • 60 FPS mode
  • Cutscenes in career mode

However, despite the absence of some features in the Switch version, it also has a few unique functions. These include:

  • Zooming during gameplay with the touchscreen
  • Joy-Con support, allowing you to play locally against each other with 2 Joy-Cons
  • Local multiplayer via the Switch’s internal WiFi with a second Switch console

All in all, one can say that the Switch version of FC 25 has quite a lot to offer. Especially considering that the console hasn’t exactly provided the latest technology in the last 7 years. Content-wise, you hardly have to make compromises. Only in terms of gameplay and graphics, the Switch version is not up-to-date.

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This is how it looks with the PS4 version: The PS4 and Xbox One versions of EA FC 25 do not differ in content from the modern versions on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The game modes are identical, and here too, both the Rush mode and FC IQ have made it into the game.

However, compromises are definitely necessary. Because especially in graphics, PS5 and Xbox Series have more to offer. Furthermore, there is still no trace of the HyperMotion technology, which is only available to admire on PS5 and Xbox Series.

What do you think about the differences between the various versions of FC 25? Which platform are you getting the game for? Feel free to let us know in the comments! And if you are looking for tips that can help you straight away, take a look here: EA FC 25 launches today: 7 tips for the release that will make you better immediately

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Nvidia RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 Super – Is the price increase of 800 euros worth it for gaming?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

RTX 4080 (Super) and RTX 4090 are the two fastest graphics cards from Nvidia. But the RTX 4090 costs around twice as much as the RTX 4080. Is the high price even worth it, or is an RTX 4080 sufficient if I want to play in 4K?

Anyone looking to buy the fastest graphics card in 2024 will either opt for the RTX 4080 (Super) or the RTX 4090, unless they want to go with AMD. If we set AMD aside, there are a total of three high-end models from Nvidia when counting the RTX 4080 and its Super variant separately.

But which model is worth it the most if you want to play? And above all: Is the high price for the “RTX 4090” model really justified? MeinMMO presents both graphics cards in a direct comparison:

RTX 4080 vs. RTX 4090 Overview:

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RTX 4080 vs. RTX 4090: Specs Comparison

RTX 4090RTX 4080 SuperRTX 4080
ArchitectureLovelaceLovelaceLovelace
Cuda Cores16,38410,2409,728
Base Clock2,235 MHz2,295 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock2,520 MHz2,550 MHz2,505 MHz
VRAM24 GB GDDR6X16 GB GDDR6X16 GB GDDR6X
Bandwidth1,018 GB/s736717.7 GB/s
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit256-bit
TDP (in Watts)450320320
MSRP1,769 Euro1,329 Euro1,109 Euro

What is the RTX 4090? The RTX 4090 is Nvidia’s currently fastest graphics card for gaming and other applications. Its high performance makes the graphics card particularly popular for AI applications. The graphics card was first released on October 12, 2022.

What is the RTX 4080? The RTX 4080 was formerly Nvidia’s second fastest graphics card until it was replaced by the Super variant. The graphics card was released on November 16, 2022.

What is the RTX 4080 Super? The Super variant is a revision of the RTX 4080. Nvidia has slightly increased the specs of the graphics card but has significantly reduced the MSRP. Currently, both the Super and the normal variant cost about the same.

RTX 4080 vs. RTX 4090: Benchmarks, Performance, and Efficiency

How fast are the RTX 4080 Super and RTX 4090 in comparison? The data in our table is all for 4K gaming. The numbers in parentheses show the performance with DLSS and Frame Generation activated. Frame Generation is only available with the RTX 4000 series. The data in our table comes from ComputerBase and GameStar Tech:

GameRTX 4090RTX 4080 Super
Call of Duty: MW2151 (187)117 (135)
Hogwarts Legacy54.1 (64.5)41.5 (65.7)
Cyberpunk 207752.6 (87.1)39.8 (65.9)
Assassin’s Creed Mirage104.688.5

Which graphics card is better? The RTX 4090 generally has the edge. Sometimes quite distinctly (Call of Duty) or only slightly (Hogwarts Legacy). Generally, you get significantly more performance and FPS with the RTX 4090. This is not surprising since the graphics card also has considerably better technology installed.

Depending on the game, we are talking about a lead of the RTX 4090, at best, between 30 and 40%. However, as seen in Hogwarts Legacy, the advantage may be almost non-existent.

Which graphics card is more efficient? The RTX 4090 is slightly more efficient than the RTX 4080 Super, as reported by colleagues at GameStar: The RTX 4090 consumes 2.81 watts per FPS, while the RTX 4080 Super consumes only minimally more at 2.89 watts per FPS.

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RTX 4080 vs. RTX 4090: Prices and Availability

What are the current prices? Nvidia reduced the prices of its graphics cards in early 2024. Currently, the MSRP for the RTX 4090 is 1,769 euros, and the MSRP for the RTX 4080 (Super) is 1,329 euros. As of now (September 2024), the RTX 4080 is below the MSRP, while the RTX 4090 is significantly above it:

  • For the RTX 4080 Super, you currently pay between 1,000 and 1,100 euros. Therefore, it is below Nvidia’s price recommendation.
  • For the RTX 4090, you pay at least 1,800 euros, which is more than Nvidia officially recommends.

What is the situation regarding availability? The RTX 4080 Super is generally well available, which is reflected in prices that have decreased slightly over the past few months and are below the MSRP.

The RTX 4090 is somewhat different: due to high demand, especially from data centers and AI systems, the RTX 4090 remains very expensive.

Moreover, some sources report, such as the magazine wccftech, that Nvidia plans to scale down production of the RTX 4090 due to the 5000 series. Thus, prices may go up again.

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RTX 4080 Super vs. RTX 4090: Which one to buy?

Which graphics card is worth it for me? The Nvidia RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 are currently the two most powerful graphics cards you can buy for money. And this will only change when AMD and Nvidia release their new graphics cards.

If you have a large budget for your gaming PC or a new graphics card, you don’t need to think long: The RTX 4090 is currently the fastest graphics card you can get. Do you want 4K with 144Hz and ray tracing? Then there is hardly any alternative to the RTX 4090.

On the other hand, there are hardly any games that fully utilize the RTX 4090. Currently, there are no games that require such a powerful card to run, let alone to run well. The significantly cheaper RTX 4080 Super is also completely sufficient. If you only want a fast graphics card, you can also consider the RTX 4080 Super or a graphics card from AMD.

In the end, you always have to ask yourself: Do you absolutely need an RTX 4090, or is an RTX 4080 Super sufficient? And with this question, you either spend 800 euros more or less when buying a graphics card.

Recommendations for graphics cards: Are you looking for the best graphics card for gaming in 2024 or simply a good upgrade for your gaming system? MeinMMO presents the best and most recommended graphics cards for gamers: The best graphics cards in gaming for every budget 2024

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One of the best building games on Steam gets its first DLC, brings frogs into the game, currently costs only 15 €

Nathalie Schnee Nathalie Schnee Reading time 2 minutes

The roguelite building game Against the Storm is currently available cheaply on Steam for only 15 € and brings even more fun with the new DLC.

What is the game about? In the popular game Against the Storm, you play as the vice-king, repeatedly building new settlements in a storm-ravaged world. The game combines building and roguelite elements. You must provide for your residents, keep an eye on the mood of the impatient queen, and at the same time carefully clear the surrounding forest, as reckless deforestation has consequences. Each settlement you build provides you with loot.

However, the settlements will be destroyed after a while by the all-consuming storm, but you will receive rewards with which you can unlock permanent upgrades to prepare for higher difficulty levels. It won’t be boring, as there are five different peoples in the game, each with different needs. Additionally, it offers you changing maps and various conditions in the settlements.

Here you can take a look at the new DLC:

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Against the Storm: The Gameplay Trailer for the First DLC ‘Keepers of the Stone’

What does the trailer show? The beautiful new biome by the water is home to the majestic and rain-loving frogs. They occupy their territory in the peacefully appearing greenery and build magnificent houses. From the runner harbor, the water strider plunges into new adventures and runs over the water to gather treasures.

1. DLC brings a new people with its own advantages

What is the most important content of the DLC? The new DLC Keepers of the Stone for Against the Storm has been released. Additionally, the game is currently reduced to 15 €. In the new coastal grove biome, frogs are now settling. The settlement is located right by the water, far away from the royal envoys and their support. The frogs are proud creatures, which is why they do not live in normal accommodations but in special frog houses.

There is much to discover in the surroundings of the coastal grove, and you may also stumble upon hidden treasures during your expeditions. This is made possible by the new building runner harbor, which only exists in the coastal grove. From there, you can send a water strider on a hunt; it only needs a food source to search for treasures for you. Additionally, you can face 12 new tasks tailored to the frogs’ abilities.

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How much does the game cost? Actually, Against the Storm is available on Steam for almost 30 €. But with the current weekend deal, it’s possible to grab the game for around 15 €. The new DLC Keepers of the Storm is now being offered for about 14 €.

Against the Storm somewhat resembles the novel Don Quixote. However, you are not fighting against windmills but against the storm. The game is very diverse and continuously offers you new challenges to master: A hidden gem on Steam has captivated me for nearly 160 hours – it always helps me when I’m feeling down.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player loses in Honour Mode despite already winning

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Failing even after having won. This happened to a player in Baldur’s Gate 3, who can hardly believe his misfortune.

If the normal Baldur’s Gate 3 is too boring, players can try the “Honour Mode”. Here, everything is not only a bit harder, but you only have one single life – if you die, the playthrough is over and you have to start from the beginning. A challenge that many have mastered, but many more have failed at.

One player failed after the final battle. He had actually already won the game.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is 1 year old and to celebrate the creators share your dirty secrets

What happened? In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, the player Baggy24 recounts the inglorious end of his attempt to conquer Honour Mode. He writes:

I don’t know who else to share this with, but I am so annoyed, frustrated, and disappointed in myself.
I thought everything was going well until the end. The Netherbrain is dead, I’m with my people, there is no threat – except for Astarion’s brain. His brain looked so good, so delicious. I just had the urge to eat it. I rolled to resist that and failed. But that was okay, I still had inspiration. I rolled again, failed again. The whole camp got mad at me. I panicked. I didn’t want to fight. Someone would save me, right? Someone would put an end to this? I didn’t want to try to kill anyone. I died. Game Over.

The result: The run is not considered complete, and you have to repeat the whole thing again if you want to unlock the success and the golden dice.

How did this happen? The celebration is actually a farewell that takes place after the final battle and poses no threat. However, it is different if you have made the decision earlier in the game to turn into a mindflayer. In that case, you are occasionally haunted by the urge, like all mindflayers, to consume one brain or another. Victims usually don’t take that very well and resist, which in this case was probably the whole celebration.

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Could this have been prevented? Yes. The epilogue scene, or the farewell celebration, is nearly all optional content. You have the opportunity to talk to the characters one more time – but you don’t have to. If you want, you can talk directly to Withers and leave the celebrations, which leads to the true ending of the game.

A lesson that Baggy24 has probably learned now – and that should serve as a warning to anyone even considering turning into a mindflayer. Another, safer method is, by the way, to achieve one of the new evil endings – because then you won’t even have a cheerful party.

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A new motherboard costs as much as a fast gaming PC – What do you get for that much money?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

MSI has introduced its new flagship among motherboards with the MEG X870E Godlike. But the price is not without: MSI is charging around 1,500 euros for the model. What do you get for so much money, with which you could also afford a proper gaming PC?

What kind of motherboard is this? With the MEG X870E Godlike, manufacturer MSI will launch a new gaming motherboard for AMD processors in a few weeks. This is a high-end model, and accordingly, the model costs around 1,500 euros.

The feature set is very extensive, and the motherboard does not skimp on features: the board has 10 GbE, a Realtek 5 GbE, Wi-Fi 7, two USB 40 Gb/s ports with DisplayPort functionality, 13 USB 10 Gb/s ports consisting of five Type-C ports and eight Type-A ports, as well as a USB Type-C header on the front that supports up to 60 W power for fast charging. It also includes ports for case fans, liquid cooling, and RGB lighting.

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A small feature is also promising for other gaming PCs

Especially clever is the EZ Control Hub: instead of having to connect each individual device and cable to the motherboard, you connect the motherboard to a hub. All cables that you would otherwise link directly to the motherboard then connect to the hub.

Other manufacturers are already using similar systems to eliminate cables from the motherboard or at least from the front:

  • At MSI, this is called ‘Project Zero.’
  • At Gigabyte, it is called Project Stealth.
  • And manufacturer ASUS sells it as BTF Hidden Connector.

The idea behind the EZ Control Hub is, however, more skillful in this regard, because you can theoretically connect the cables outside the tight chassis. This eliminates the fiddling between the case wall and the motherboard.

MSI EZ Controll Hub

Expensive motherboard for enthusiasts

Who is such hardware aimed at? With the Godlike series, MSI primarily targets enthusiasts and those who want to overclock their system: overclocking requires good ventilation and control of components. Otherwise, there is a risk that the computer will simply shut down at high temperatures or even components can be damaged.

With real-time hardware monitoring, numerous connections for system fans, and an extensive heatsink that covers almost the entire surface of the motherboard, the device fully focuses on optimized cooling.

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Why is this not worth it for many users? Most gamers are likely to be happy with a ‘normal’ motherboard for 100 to 150 euros. Because here, most users get all the features they need for their gaming everyday life, as every processor of a specific socket type also works with all motherboards of the socket.

Generally, the rule is: the more expensive a motherboard, the more extensive the feature setup. The general functions, support for DDR4/DDR5, socket for CPU and connector for a graphics card, are usually always present.

Even with a motherboard for 100 or 150 euros, you already get enough connections that are completely sufficient for a normal gaming PC. Only very inexpensive chipsets will offer you only an absolute minimum.

More on high prices: The new PS5 Pro is also cheaper than the new motherboard. But is it worth spending 800 euros on the new console? You can find more about this directly at MeinMMO, where we present the pros and cons in detail: PS5 Pro or gaming PC: What should you buy for 800 euros?

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The new Steam hit Deadlock aims to deter cheaters directly, finds creative solution

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

To combat their problem with cheaters, Deadlock is now introducing an anti-cheat system. This system allows players who encounter cheaters to turn them into frogs. The software will be available a few days after the last update.

What is an anti-cheat system? An anti-cheat system is software that is integrated into games to ban players who gain an unfair advantage. Such software is essential for multiplayer games to ensure a fair playing environment for everyone.

A widely used anti-cheat system is BattlEye. It is used in games like GTA, but it is also controversial.

If you are not familiar with Deadlock yet, you can get a first impression with the trailer:

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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve

In Deadlock, you can play with cheaters as frogs

What kind of anti-cheat system is this? Deadlock’s anti-cheat system identifies cheaters and reports them directly to the other players in the match. Players are then given the choice of whether to kick the cheater out of the match or to allow them to continue playing, but in a modified form as a frog.

As a frog, the cheater’s capabilities are massively restricted and they can no longer use abilities or deal damage. The only thing a frog can do is hop around. However, opponents can still attack and kill the cheater-frog.

Cheaters will be banned regardless, the only question is whether the remaining players want to showcase the cheater a bit as a frog. There are no negative consequences for the other players if a cheater is found on their team.

Deadlock thus provides a creative engagement with the topic of cheating and offers the opportunity to compensate for frustration about cheaters with a few laughs.

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WoW: The Race for World First is a Close Contest between Echo and Liquid

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The race for the World First Kill in World of Warcraft is entering its heated phase. Several guilds are at the final boss – and are slowly making progress.

Just over a week ago, the race for the World First Kill of Queen Ansurek in the Mythic Palace of Nerubar began. Although there was the usual discussion about the starting advantage of the US guilds, it has now turned into an exciting race. 4 guilds have reached Queen Ansurek and have already attempted several hundred times. However, victory is still far from any of them.

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

This is the current status of the race: As of now (September 27, 2024, 11:15 AM), the ranking is as follows, broken down by progress on the last boss Queen Ansurek (via raider.io):

  1. Liquid (US) – 35.43 % (238 attempts)
  2. Echo (EU) – 47.77 % (153 attempts)
  3. Huoguo Hero (CN) – 63.69 % (50 attempts)
  4. Method (EU) – 64.27 % (84 attempts)

Thus, Liquid currently has a lead of just under 12% and has already seen Phase 3 of Queen Ansurek – something that the other guilds have yet to achieve.

Behind them, at 6/8 bosses, are two Chinese guilds, namely Jitianhong and ZboX, both still quite far from overcoming the Silk Palace and currently playing no significant role in the race for first place. However, this could change if the race continues.

With only 5/8 bosses, other well-known names like Instant Dollars (US) or FatSharkYes (EU) stand. The field is broader here, as almost 20 guilds have now reached 5/8.

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How long will the race continue? It’s hard to say in advance. Races are often decided on a Tuesday or Wednesday because there is “fresh loot” for the characters, and performance improves again. There are often buffs and hotfixes that enhance specific classes.

More than 35% of the boss’s health is also still a significant amount of HP that needs to be overcome to secure the kill.

The more practice and routine the professionals have, the further they advance in the fight. Especially, Echo is on the verge of entering the third phase of the boss fight and could soon reduce the gap to Liquid.

The race for the World First Kill is currently as exciting as it has been in a long time. The final battle is not only between two but currently four guilds competing for first place and will surely entertain us for several days.
In the World First Race, players push themselves to their limits – and sometimes exploits are used.

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Player builds new gaming PC – Can only play at 27 FPS because he makes a silly mistake

Gerald Wessel Gerald Wessel Reading time 2 minutes

The fastest gaming PC is not suitable for gaming if you make a certain mistake. This recently happened to a Reddit user.

The title image is a symbolic image.

What did he do wrong when building the gaming PC? In the subreddit “buildapc,” a user speaks up to say thank you. Previously, an unnamed thread on Reddit had saved his build.

When building his gaming PC, he apparently did almost everything right, but he made a mistake with the last percentage that had far-reaching consequences: he plugged the monitor into the wrong output.

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One PC, two GPUs, big differences

Why is it important where I connect the monitor? A graphics card can have multiple outputs alone, for example, a combination of DVI or HDMI. However, modern processors often have GPUs on the chip alongside the CPUs. This makes them so-called APUs. Accordingly, this component also has an output for connecting a monitor that is on the motherboard. The Reddit user from the above thread connected his monitor to this one.

What are the consequences? As the user reports, he could not enjoy his long-awaited game, which he had chosen to test the new PC, Ghost of Tsushima. It ran at miserable frame rates of under 30, and the title automatically selected the worst settings, which he described as “PS2 graphics.”

The weak graphics unit of the APU is to blame, as it cannot compete with models from Nvidia or AMD installed separately on the PCI-Express slot. After reconnecting the monitor, his performance problems were history.

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Destiny 2: Players rejoice as Bungie reverses a hated change after 3 years: ‘It should have always been this way’

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Bungie released more information this week in a blog post about the future of Destiny 2 in 2025. The developers of the loot shooter also discussed changes to the dungeons.

Destiny 2 is set to receive 2 expansions each year. The first expansion of a year will bring us a new raid, while the second will provide a new dungeon. Bungie already informed us about this a few weeks ago.

However, the developers of Destiny 2 have prepared another announcement that confirms the end of an unpopular change from 2021.

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No additional costs for dungeons

What change is Bungie reversing? Since 2021, players in Destiny 2 had to purchase “Dungeon Keys” (or a Deluxe Edition) if they wanted to play a new dungeon. It was no longer sufficient to just own the standard version of an expansion.

This change was criticized by the community back in 2021 on Reddit, as Bungie created an additional barrier for players to participate in endgame content. There were concerns that even fewer players would engage with dungeons since they would have to pay extra for them. Additionally, some players interpreted this as Bungie creating another source of revenue.

What is changing now? In a blog post from September 25, Bungie announced that the dungeon that will be released with the second expansion in 2025 will be included in the expansion. They further explained that players will no longer need a separate dungeon key.

A few weeks ago, Bungie announced that seasonal content will be free in the future. In the accompanying graphic (via bungie.net), attentive players already noticed that “New Dungeons” were listed among the contents of the expansions and suspected the end of dungeon keys.

Bungie has now officially confirmed this assumption.

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How is this being received by the community? Mixed. Many players are reacting very positively to the announcement, although there is often a lingering accusation towards Bungie for the initial introduction of dungeon keys.

For example, one player wrote on X.com: “This should have always been the case. The retraction is nice and all, but don’t expect me to praise it.” Another user added: “Dungeon keys were a terrible idea and just a way to make a few extra dollars.” (via X.com)

However, there are also negative voices. The criticism is that there is now only one dungeon available. Players believe they only received a second dungeon per year in the past because dungeon keys existed. Other users complain that they now have to pay for expansion content (dungeons) that they do not want to play.

In October, Destiny 2 will receive a new dungeon as part of the “Revenants” episode, which also holds a special novelty for players. You can find out more on MeinMMO: Destiny 2 is getting a new dungeon that will offer you a unique challenge for the first time

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Pokémon GO brings new Rocket event with powerful legendary Crypto

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, Team GO Rocket is back. And they are bringing you a new legendary Crypto-Pokémon that is powerful.

What kind of event is this? Team GO Rocket returns as part of the event “Galar Expedition: Takeover.” The event starts on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 00:00, and ends on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 20:00.

In addition to bonuses you know from previous Rocket takeovers, this time you can expect not only six new Crypto-Pokémon but also a new legendary Crypto-Pokémon. And it is among the strongest attackers in the game.

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

Finding Giovanni, Getting Pokémon

Which legendary Pokémon is it? At the start of the event, a new special research will begin. In this, you can receive a Super Rocket Radar, which allows you to search for and challenge Giovanni.

If you defeat him, you can subsequently obtain Crypto-Heatran. The regular variant of Heatran is already one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO of the Fire and Steel type. The Crypto variant is therefore an even stronger attacker that you should not miss for your raid teams.

What other new Crypto-Pokémon are there? In addition to Crypto-Heatran, there are six other new Crypto monsters that you can find with the Rocket grunts once the event has started. These Pokémon are:

  • Crypto-Caterpie*
  • Crypto-Mankey*
  • Crypto-Sandshrew*
  • Crypto-Trubbish*
  • Crypto-Funnelbeast*
  • Crypto-Bergmite*

Pokémon marked with a * can also be obtained as Shiny with a bit of luck.

What other Pokémon are available in the event? There are also several Pokémon in Crypto Raids that you can challenge and catch.

1*-Crypto-Raids:

  • Crypto-Machop*
  • Crypto-Grimer*
  • Crypto-Oddish*
  • Crypto-Treeco

3*-Crypto-Raids:

  • Crypto-Pinsir*
  • Crypto-Sableye*
  • Crypto-Lickitung*

Monsters marked with a * can also be caught as Shiny.

What bonuses are there in the event? As you are used to from previous Rocket events, you can once again look forward to the following bonuses:

  • Team GO Rocket appears more frequently in balloons and PokéStops
  • Charge move “Frustration” can be forgotten with a Charge TM
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What other content is there in the event? Within the event, you will find field research tasks that reward you with mysterious components, instant and charge TMs.

Additionally, there will again be PokéStop showcases where you can participate with suitable Pokémon for the event. Here, different Pokémon are now strong than what you were used to until recently.

For 300 PokéCoins, you can also purchase a Rocket Box. In this, you will get an incubator, a Rocket Radar, and a Premium Battle Pass.

Besides the Rocket event, there are many other activities to look forward to in the coming month. If you want to know what they are now, take a look at our overview of the events in October 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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Throne and Liberty Early Access has started – Are the early access packages worth it, what do they offer for the money?

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

Publisher Amazon Games has introduced the three early access packages for Throne and Liberty. MeinMMO reveals how much the early access packs cost and what benefits they offer.

What early access packages are available for Throne and Liberty? The MMORPG actually launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series on October 1, 2024. If you want to start a few days earlier – on September 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM – you need to purchase one of the early access packages. Amazon Games has introduced the following early access packs:

Throne and Liberty: Early Access Pack – Standard

  • Price: 39.99 Euros
  • Early access to the game on September 26, 2024
  • Flight Morph “Radiant Swan” (skin for the animal flight form)
  • Sprint Transformation “Shadow Lion” (skin for the animal travel form on land)
  • Swim Transformation “Radiant Otter” (skin for the animal travel form in water)
  • Amitoi “Radiant Lulu” (skin for the companion)
  • Title “Explorer”
Here you can see all skins from the early access packs of Throne and Liberty.
Here you can see all skins from the early access packs of Throne and Liberty.

Throne and Liberty: Early Access Pack – Deluxe

  • Price: 69.98 Euros
  • Early access to the game on September 26, 2024
  • Contents of the Standard version
  • Outfit “Shadow Knight” (cosmetic costume)
  • Sprint Transformations “Radiant Wolf” (skin for the animal travel form on land)
  • Amitoi “Shadow Mischief” (skin for the companion)
  • Title “Adventurous Pioneer”
  • 500 Luzent

Throne and Liberty: Early Access Pack – Ultimate

  • Price: 99.97 Euros
  • Early access to the game on September 26, 2024
  • Contents of the Standard and Deluxe versions
  • Outfit “Radiant Spirit” (cosmetic costume)
  • Flight Morph “Shadow Wyvern” (skin for the animal flight form)
  • Swim Transformation “Shadow Shark” (skin for the animal travel form in water)
  • Title “Trailblazer of Solisium”
  • Emote “Claim the Throne”
  • 1,000 Luzent

For those who don’t have time for the beta of Throne and Liberty, here are some impressions from the MMORPG:

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Throne and Liberty shows the character editor and shapeshifting in the new trailer

Is it worth purchasing the packages?

In the open beta, the first version of the monthly battle pass cost 500 Luzent and the one-time purchase growth pass (which should make the leveling phase easier) cost 750 Luzent. Aside from the Luzent, all other content of the early access packs is cosmetic in nature – especially regarding the skins for the animal forms and the companion, there are also some free alternatives.

Unfortunately, there was no overview of the prices of the Luzent packages in the beta, so it is unclear how much money the 500 or 1,000 Luzent from the two more expensive packages are worth. However, as Luzent can also be earned in the game, no one should feel compelled to purchase the packages just for a few Luzent.

Regarding early access, it’s always great to rush onto the servers with the first wave of players. On the other hand, Amazon Games plans to open extra realms for the official release on October 1, 2024, where early access players will not be present. The auction houses of the early access and launch servers are also expected to be separate.

Overall, the early access packages do not offer such comprehensive advantages that one must necessarily buy them. This is also evident in the new video by Kanon on YouTube, in which he primarily presents the cosmetic goodies of the packages in detail.

How fair is the payment model of Throne and Liberty? For the western version, publisher Amazon Games and developer NCSoft have made some adjustments compared to the Korean version. All details about the battle pass, growth pass, in-game shop, and the character power that can be purchased in the auction house can be found here: Is Throne and Liberty Pay2Win? This is what Amazon’s new MMORPG looks like when you don’t want to spend money.

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Space Marine 2 introduces a new feature that players have urgently requested – Perfect if you don’t want to play with strangers

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 released Patch 3.0 on September 26, 2024. With the update, the co-op shooter received several new features that fans have been eagerly requesting. One of these features is supposed to give you more privacy.

What is this feature? With Patch 3.0, Space Marine 2 introduced private lobbies for the mission mode (PvE). This means that you can now play missions solo with bots or with a friend without getting a random teammate.

Private PvE lobbies have been a highly requested feature from the community in recent weeks, as you could only play the missions with other players until now. You were automatically thrown into matchmaking at the start of an operation and matched with random players.

A user wrote, for example, on Reddit: “I hate that the game forces me into lobbies with other people.” Many players were also simply asking if it was somehow possible to start private lobbies and desperately searched for the option, which was completely missing until Patch 3.0.

If you don’t want to avoid other people, we show you in the video how to play the campaign of Space Marine 2 in co-op and activate crossplay:

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Space Marine 2: So aktiviert ihr Koop und Crossplay

Patch fulfilled further wishes of the fans

What else did Patch 3.0 bring? With the update from September 26, Space Marine 2 also received a sparring arena where you can have closed PvP matches against your friends.

Additionally, the co-op shooter received the much-requested support for ultrawide monitors and an adjustment of the highest difficulty level in the campaign. The enemies there are now somewhat less aggressive, which is supposed to improve the experience for solo players.

Your AI companions have also been improved so they are now a greater help to you. Previously, the bots were intentionally bad so that they wouldn’t steal the show from the players.

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You can find the complete patch notes for Patch 3.0 on the official website of the publisher Focus Entertainment:

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„Everyone deserves a 2nd chance“ – The developers of The Day Before are back, wanting to do everything better and asking for money

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The Day Before was once the most desired game on Steam, but the launch in Early Access turned out to be a disaster. Just a few days later, the studio behind the survival flop announced its closure. Now they are back.

Note: This article was created in a breaking manner and has been updated multiple times.

Background: The Day Before was discussed in 2021 as a great hope for survival gaming. However, the closer the release got, the more doubts piled up about whether the game could deliver on its promises. At the launch in Early Access, the title was far from what was seen in the impressive trailers.

Just a few days later, the creators took action and closed the studio. An insider report shows how The Day Before could generate such a huge hype and then flop so badly.

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The Day Before: Between Fraud and Incompetence

Developers are back and want money

What do the developers say? In a post on X, Fntastic, the developers behind the survival flop The Day Before, return a three-quarters of a year after their closure. In it, they apologize, but also explain that everyone deserves a second chance.

There is also a link where the plans for “Fntastic 2.0” are supposed to be hiding. The developers want to make amends for their past mistakes and “come back better”. To achieve this, they are asking the community for financial support.

Any traces of The Day Before have been erased from the X account. In the comments under their post, the developers explain that they no longer have rights to the game or to their other title, Propnight. You can see the post here:

https://twitter.com/FntasticHQ/status/1839405959497892270

What does the plan look like? In a multi-page PDF, the developers outline their “restoration concept”. “Fntastic 2.0” is based on 3 important principles:

  • Honesty: They want to build trust in the community and communicate challenges honestly, not sugarcoat anything.
  • Transparency: There will be regular development updates in the future, and they want to actively engage with the community and offer free betas before a release.
  • Professionalism: New experts will be brought on board to improve the skills of existing employees, and standards will be continuously raised to become a company that deserves trust and admiration.

For 2024 to 2025, they aim to strengthen community engagement, rebuild the Fntastic brand, and overall improve everything. The developers also have a new project in the works, which they plan to finance through Kickstarter.

In this regard, they state (via X): “You once helped us create Fntastic through Kickstarter. Now we need your help again to bring Fntastic back!” And: “We are motivated to create more games if the Kickstarter is successful.” (via X)

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What is this new game going to be? “Escape Factory” is supposed to be a kind of party game for 4-8 players who must escape from a factory, according to the first images. There is already a Steam page where the game is tagged as “3D Platformer” and “Puzzle Platformer”. A free demo is also available for download there.

As of the current state (September 27, 2024, 09:55 AM), the developers’ campaign on Kickstarter has 13 supporters, who have contributed a total of 342 euros towards the stated goal of 13,937 euros.

Whether Fntastic can win back its community remains to be seen. However, the initial reactions on X are rather negative. Many users sense a scam and politely urge the developers to withdraw completely from the gaming industry.

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EA FC 25 release today: time, price, all important innovations at a glance

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 5 minutes

When does EA FC 25 come out? The next installment of the FC series will be released on September 27. On MeinMMO we will tell you the exact time and what price applies for the new football simulation on your platform. Additionally, you will learn, when the web app will be available and what new features regarding modes, ratings, leagues, and stadiums are coming your way.

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When does EA FC 25 come out? Time and dates

When will EA FC 25 be released? This year there are also two different dates that are relevant for the release:

  • Early Access Start: September 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
  • Official Release Date: September 27, 2024 at 12:00 AM

How can I play FC 25 before the release? If you are a pre-ordering customer of the Ultimate Edition, you had Early Access and had early access since September 20, 2024. This way, you could familiarize yourself with the new leagues and all other novelties in FC 25 a week before everyone else.

Additionally, as an EA Play subscriber, you had the opportunity to play FC 25 for 10 hours before September 27. Unfortunately, we have read several times about issues with the trial version. If you are affected, you may find help regarding this topic on EA Answers HQ.

A detail in the FC 25 trailer shows for a brief moment a new technology that could change everything. With this new technique, everyone could find their perfect lineup: Thanks to a new technology in FC 25, everyone can find their perfect tactic without having to study FIFA

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New FC 25 shows cover star Bellingham and other professionals on rainy football field in the new reveal trailer

EA FC 25: Price, Editions, and Platforms Compared

How much does FC 25 cost? The game will be released on every platform in two different versions, which differ significantly in price. The most affordable version is the PC version via Steam, Epic, and the EA App for €69.99. The most money is spent on one of the Ultimate Editions on console for €109.99.

You can read whether it’s worth it for you to purchase the Ultimate Edition here. We have listed all the benefits:

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On which platforms will EA FC 25 be released? You can play the game on PC via Steam, Epic, and the EA App. Additionally, it is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Here we have an overview of the prices of all editions on the respective consoles:

PC

  • EA FC 25 Standard Edition: €69.99 (via Steam, Epic, EA App)
  • EA FC 25 Ultimate Edition: €99.99 (via Steam, Epic, EA App)
  • The Ultimate Edition is included in EA Play Pro

PS4 & PS5

Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S

Nintendo Switch:

Can you get the game cheaper? Yes! If you are an EA Play subscriber, you will receive a 10% discount on all editions, provided your accounts are appropriately linked.

Web App and Companion App are live

When will the Web App and the Companion App be released? The Ultimate Team companion website and app were released on September 18 and 19. In the Web App and Companion App, you can manage your Ultimate Team even before the official release of FC 25.

All further information regarding the companion apps can be found here:

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Everything about the new features in EA FC 25

What is the Rush mode? We were able to try out the new Rush mode before Early Access and we share our impressions of the new gameplay with you here: We played FC 25 and it is finally what FIFA always should have been – look forward to 3 new features

More important new features of the popular modes in FC 25 can be found thematically listed here:

How do the new ratings look? You can view the complete database for all ratings in FC 25 on EA’s page at the following link: https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/ratings

The most important information regarding the new ratings in FC 25 has been summarized here for you:

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Who is the new cover star for FC 25? Jude Bellingham is the cover star of EA FC 25. He shares the cover of the Ultimate Edition with Zidane, Aitana Bonmatí, David Beckham, and Gianluigi Buffon.

Who is commenting on EA FC 25? After 9 years, the commentator duo consisting of Frank Buschmann and Wolff-Christoph Fuss will no longer be heard in EA FC 25. This job will now be taken over by Sky and DAZN commentators Florian Schmidt-Sommerfeld (Schmiso) and Jan Platte.

More about the new commentators in FC 25 can be read in the following articles:

Which leagues will be in EA FC 25? A total of 27 international leagues will be included.

These include:

  • 1. Bundesliga
  • Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga
  • 2. Bundesliga
  • 3rd League
  • Premier League
  • Barclay’s Women’s Super League
  • EFL Championship
  • EFL League One
  • EFL League Two
  • Ligue 1 McDonald’s
  • Arkema Première Ligue
  • Serie A Enilive
  • Eredivisie
  • League Portugal
  • LALIGA EA SPORTS
  • LIGA F
  • Süper Lig
  • Belgium Jupiler League
  • 3f Superliga
  • SSE Airticity League Premier Division
  • Eliteserien
  • Ekstaklasa
  • League 1
  • Scottish Professional Football League
  • Allsvenskan
  • Credit Suisse Super League
  • Football Bundesliga

In our extensive overview, we have more details for you:

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What stadiums will be included in EA FC 25? In total, there will be more than 120 stadiums in FC 25 – in FC 24 there were only 115. Additionally, there will be 5 new, authentic arenas and some existing stadiums will be revamped.

You can find our complete list with even more information here:

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If you want to miss nothing before the launch of EA FC 25, check back in this post from time to time. It will be regularly updated with new information. Mein MMO author has already played several games in FC 25. One innovation worked so well that he now feels like a top manager: After 30 games in FC 25, I feel like a master coach because my players move like world stars

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Role-playing in GTA 5 on Twitch goes too far, destroys 15 years of marriage

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

On Twitch, there has been a huge hype around role-playing in GTA 5 Online for several years now. Some major streamers have been able to launch their careers there. However, it is becoming evident what happens when the RP influences real life.

About the situation: Former “Heroes of the Storm” eSports player John Paul Lopez alias “KingCaffeine” publicly announced on X on September 25, 2024, that his wife, a Twitch streamer for GTA 5, had cheated on him with her – also married – role-playing partner.

The two had been engaging in ERP, erotic role-playing, on the streamers’ role-playing server, nopixel.

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“Sad that it has come to this”

This is what the husband says: “Hello everyone, it’s not easy to say this, but Jillian ‘DivaJilly’, my wife of 15 years, the role-player of Siobhan on nopixel GTARP, and the love of my life, has apparently been cheating on me for months with the Twitch streamer Moonmoon.”

KingCaffeine posted a screenshot of text messages between the two.

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Apparently, the two had been exchanging messages for a while, but it seems there was a meeting at TwitchCon in San Diego.

KingCaffeine says he is very sad that it has come to this after being assured for months that it was all just role-play. He was told it was just about having a positive attitude towards sexuality and “Girl Bossing”.

The betrayed husband explains that he found the messages when he wanted to make sure his wife was okay after she hadn’t responded to him. He also came across further conversations where Jill exchanged explicit messages with other men from the role-play community.

Streamer defends himself

What does Moonmoon say about this? The streamer commented live on Twitch and also on his Discord server about the allegations. He stated: The woman told him she was in an open marriage, meaning a relationship in which the parties are allowed to have other partners. He explained on Discord:

  1. I didn’t bother reading the guy’s post on Twitter
  2. The chick told me she was in an open marriage (his idea, not hers)
  3. I’ve been separated from my wife for about 2 months (she’s a nice lady, so be nice)
  4. I NEVER communicated inappropriately with her when we did RP stuff outside of our characters (no contact other than game stuff)
  5. TwitchCon was pretty nice
via Sportskeeda

In the stream, he reiterated that she told him she was in an open marriage. However, it actually doesn’t concern him how exactly the woman’s relationship with her husband looks.

However, KingCaffeine denies that he had an open marriage with his wife (via X).

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EA FC 25 Companion App is here: All important information about the Ultimate Team companion

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

The EA FC 25 Companion App is live. On MeinMMO, you’ll read about how to download the companion app for Ultimate Team. We will also show you the most important features.

What is the Companion App? The Companion App is like the Web App, a helpful tool to manage your Ultimate Team, even when you are not at the console or PC. In the Companion App, you can do everything you could change in the game menu of Ultimate Team in FC 25. However, you cannot complete actual matches.

Where can I download the Companion App?

The links to download the Companion App:

If you still have the old Companion App, you only need to update it.

What you should note for login: If you want to use the Companion App for FC 25 for the first time, you can only log in if you have a club in Ultimate Team and have played with it in FC 24.

Otherwise, you need to buy FC 25 first and create a club in Ultimate Team there to be able to use the Companion App.

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What can I do with the FC Companion App?

This is what the app brings: In the app, you can manage your Ultimate Team without having to turn on the console or PC. You can also open some rewards before the release of FC 25, as there are supposed to be bonus packs for returning players who log into the Companion or Web App.

Once you have your team together, you can use various features. This includes:

  • Trading on the transfer market
  • Completing SBCs
  • Recovering instantly sold players that you want back
  • Collecting your rewards, such as from FUT Champions
  • And rebuilding your team
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What is the difference between the Companion App and the Web App? The Web App runs through your browser, while the Companion App is an actual app for your smartphone.

Basically, both apps are management tools for your Ultimate Team, which essentially provide the same functions. You can also switch freely between both; the changes and content will be adopted. On MeinMMO, you will find a guide on how to use the Web App most effectively: EA FC 25: 6 tips for the Web App – How to use it correctly

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The NPCs in WoW have been pulling the wool over your eyes for weeks

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

NPCs in MMORPGs are actually helpful. But not so in World of Warcraft, as they have tried to rip off diligent craftsmen cold-bloodedly.

It is now well known that some see World of Warcraft more as an economic simulation. Sometimes, it can also help to rip off your fellow players and hope that they make some mistakes in the crafting professions. But even NPCs have been so brazen and regularly overwhelmed craftsmen with orders that border on fraud. But that has come to an end.

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What about the crafting NPCs? In The War Within, there was an innovation for the mechanic of crafting orders. Instead of only relying on orders from real players, there are also crafting orders from NPCs every few days. They want something made and in return, they give a small reward – sometimes a few points of profession knowledge, sometimes a small amount of gold.

However, you can’t just click through these orders in order because often many of the necessary materials are missing. As a craftsman, you have to contribute these materials in order to complete the order. With players, you would typically just refuse the order – but with NPCs, you turn a blind eye. After all, important skill points are at stake.

However, the NPCs have been particularly brazen in recent weeks. Not only were threads or ores missing, but sometimes also materials that could cost several tens of thousands of gold. For a single point of profession knowledge, you could – depending on the profession – easily lay down 100,000 gold in personal costs.

Smooth rip-off, as you would only expect from nasty players.

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What has been changed now? With a hotfix, Blizzard has now adjusted the crafting orders of the NPCs. The changes can be summarized as follows:

  • All NPC crafting orders now have a higher chance of basic materials being provided.
  • NPC crafting orders now usually require a lower quality than before.
  • Many abnormally expensive items, such as alchemy cauldrons or engineering toys, are no longer requested.

However, note that these changes only apply to new crafting orders that you receive from NPCs from now on. If you still have old ones in your list that are still ongoing for a few days, these have not been changed.
Be careful not to get tricked in the auction house.

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EA FC 25: 6 Tips for the Web App – How to Use It Correctly

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The web app for EA FC 25 can be used to optimally prepare for the start of the new season in Ultimate Team. We show you 6 useful tips on how to make the most of the first days with the new web app.

What is the web app for EA FC? In the web app, you can manage your Ultimate Team without having to start the game.

  • Build and customize your team
  • Open packs
  • Complete Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)
  • Earn coins
  • View the new ratings for FC 25 and search for suitable players for your team
  • Get an overview of the modes and rewards

MeinMMO followed the launch of the web app in a live ticker for you: EA FC 25: Web App starts today – Release, time, login in the live ticker

We provide you with some tips on what you should pay attention to immediately after the launch of the web app.

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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team

1. Tip: Choose a suitable starter nation for the first SBCs

The SBCs should be your first point of contact at the beginning. Here you can exchange even the worst players and gradually earn better players.

Which nations are suitable for SBCs? In recent years, England and Brazil have become the favorites among the starter nations.

England offers four domestic leagues alone, along with the Irish and Scottish leagues, which host many English players. This gives you the chance to get as many English players from many, but not too many, different leagues. This is an important factor for the required team chemistry in the SBCs.

Brazil, on the other hand, is perfect for SBCs that require only one nationality from many different leagues. Brazilian players can be found worldwide in various leagues.

2. Tip: Complete SBCs with untradeable players from your club

Here’s why you should complete the SBC with the untradeable players from your club: Especially at the beginning, it’s worth turning every coin you’ve earned three times. You can save money by completing the SBCs with untradeable players from your club.

Ideally, you’ll get rid of your untradeable players and receive tradable rewards from the SBCs, which can further increase your coin balance.

3. Tip: Refer to SBC solutions from service sites

Especially the advanced SBCs sometimes present tricky requirements for you. Therefore, it makes sense to seek help from service sites for EA FC. Here’s a small selection:

  • FUTBIN
  • EasySBC
  • FUTWIZ

Here’s how to make the most of SBC solutions: Before you start building the team as perfectly as possible, we recommend looking at the nations, leagues, and clubs of the players used for the solution. Because there may be solutions that you can achieve just as well with players from your club, saving you money on buying the suggested players.

4. Tip: Monitor player prices on the transfer market

Once you have opened the first packs, the temptation to quickly turn every player into coins is present. We recommend taking the time to calmly observe price developments on the transfer market.

Players you should particularly monitor:

  • Players with a rating of 83+: you should keep all players with a higher rating, as prices will fluctuate significantly at the beginning, and there aren’t enough coins circulating for strong player investments before early access
  • Players from top nations: they could be interesting for SBCs and therefore may be expensive

You can try to sell only low-rated gold cards with an uninteresting league or nation on the transfer market.

5. Tip: Quick sell only if you can’t sell the cards

Quick selling is a popular method to quickly and easily earn coins. Especially gold players yield 300 coins quickly when quick sold. Additionally, you save the auction time on the transfer market.

When should you use quick selling? Primarily, you should try to sell every card through an auction on the transfer market. Some players will buy cards that seem completely insignificant.

So take the time to offer the player multiple times. In an emergency, you can still quick sell the player.

6. Tip: Sell cosmetics and choreographies of major clubs

What are cosmetics and choreographies? This refers to jerseys, logos, fan chants, entrance music, and goal anthems.

The biggest clubs in the world, such as Real Madrid, FC Bayern, or Manchester United, have a vast fan base. Often, fans want to recreate their Ultimate Team as close to that of their favorites as possible.

You can take advantage of this. Especially jerseys from the biggest clubs are sold for hefty sums on the transfer market.

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With that, you have 6 tips for the web app that will hopefully help you quickly achieve more coins and a better team. To continue saving coins, you should avoid expensive wrong purchases for your Ultimate Team as much as possible: EA FC 25: Squad Builder – Comparison and guide for your perfect team

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“Earn as much in a stream as in a month” – Former Twitch streamer explains why he switched to the competition

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The Argentine Twitch streamer Spreen recently decided to switch to Kick. In his first livestream on the new platform, he explained the financial advantages of this decision.

Which streamer is it about? Spreen is an Argentine Twitch streamer and content creator known mainly for his Just Chatting and IRL streams. Until recently, he had 9.6 million followers on the platform and an average of nearly 20,000 viewers. This made him one of the largest Spanish-speaking streamers on Twitch (via SullyGnome).

However, Spreen recently decided to switch to the Twitch competitor Kick and explained his reasons to his viewers. Previously, the platform had attracted other streamers with million-dollar deals that were said to be somewhat unethical.

The former Overwatch pro xQc was long the number one on Twitch. He signed a lucrative deal with Kick in June 2023.

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Kick is said to have better commissions for streamers

Why did the streamer switch platforms? Spreen decided to switch to Kick because he saw financial benefits that he claims were denied to him on Twitch.

In his first livestream on Kick, he explained that the amount of livestreams he had done on Twitch and the level of commissions that Twitch retained were not enough for him to fully dedicate himself to the platform.

Spreen emphasized that he can earn as much with a single livestream on Kick as he previously did in an entire month on Twitch.

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How is this even possible? Both platforms, Kick and Twitch, take a share of the subscriptions viewers sign up for with streamers. However, the difference lies in the percentage: Kick only takes about 5 percent, while Twitch retains either 30 or 50 percent.

To achieve a worthwhile 70/30 revenue split, it is necessary for streamers on Twitch to be part of the “Partner Plus Program.”

The Twitch streamer Spreen is not the only one who has switched platforms. Other streamers like TheGrefg have also chosen to go to the competition. He even publicly demonstrated how big the difference in earnings between Twitch and Kick is: European streamer publicly shows earnings on Kick and Twitch, making one of the platforms look bad

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