Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2: Improving Weapons with Armor Data – How to Get the Most Out of Your Weapons

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 good weapons are essential. Once you have found your preferred weapon, it’s time to upgrade. We will explain how you can do that.

How do I upgrade weapons in Space Marine 2? You can upgrade your weapons using armor chamber data and experience. This means you need to play with the weapon for a while before you can upgrade it with the armor chamber data.

Once you have filled the XP bar of a weapon, you can upgrade it to the next level. To do this, you need to spend the armor chamber data you collected in the armory. This will unlock the next level.

  • (Standard)
  • Masterful
  • Artful
  • Relic

In the video, we explain how to activate co-op and crossplay in Space Marine 2:

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Space Marine 2: So aktiviert ihr Koop und Crossplay

Armor chamber data to upgrade your weapon

How does armor chamber data work? Armor chamber data comes in different rarities. This changes depending on the difficulty level you are playing:

  • Difficulty level 1 and 2: green
  • Difficulty level 3: purple
  • Difficulty level 4: gold

Green armor chamber data unlocks the upgrades for the “Masterful” level, purple unlocks “Artful,” and you need golden armor chamber data for the “Relic” level.

Where can I find armor chamber data? While completing missions, you can find armor chamber data. They spawn at fixed positions in the level and you can recognize them by the red skull. There are fixed spawn points where the armor chamber data can appear.

Look around carefully, as they are not always easy to spot. In the campaign or in the “Eternal War” game mode, you cannot obtain armor chamber data.

If you are playing with other players, it doesn’t matter who picks up the armor chamber data. It will be credited to all players from the mission, provided the mission is successfully completed.

Warning: With armor chamber data, you have an inventory cap of 20. If you already have 20 armor chamber data in your possession, you cannot carry any more. So make sure to upgrade your weapons regularly to always have enough space in your inventory.

Can you farm armor chamber data? If you play on a higher difficulty, the number of collectible armor chamber data increases from one to two. You can find and collect one data set as usual in the level, and you will receive the other when you defeat a boss.

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Once you have found the right weapon for you, it is definitely worth investing in its upgrades. This way, they gain more power in combat. If you are still unsure about your weapon choice, perhaps our tier list can help you: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2: Tier List of the best weapons

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Playing as a tank in WoW feels like cheating

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO demon Cortyn enjoys the depths in World of Warcraft. But with a little trick, they are almost ridiculously easy – you just have to be a tank.

The depths of World of Warcraft: The War Within were not optimal at the launch of the expansion. The balancing was not “a bit odd” – it was complete chaos. Enemies lost health points as soon as you joined a group and both the depths and Brann scaled completely differently depending on the specialization.

This led to very different player experiences. Some could barely defeat a single enemy in a depth of level 8, while others could simply pull everything together and “bomb it down” without their own health points ever being scratched.

In the meantime, the balancing has improved and the depths offer a consistently solid experience – at least for almost everyone.

Because there is still one weakness: As a tank, it feels like cheating.

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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface

Tanks can hardly fail in the depths

I got the tip from a friend in the guild who said: “I just did a level 8 depth with my warrior, who has item level 540, it was super easy.”

A depth of level 8 is actually designed for item level 600. A solid 60 item levels below, one should especially kiss the ground and only search for better equipment.

Since I had just leveled a warrior to 80, I thought: “I will take a look for myself.” So I logged onto my warrior, bought her a cheap shield so she also just reached item level 550, and just set off.

Well, what can I say: It is almost ridiculous how easy the depths are as a tank.

Where I as a shadow priest would have to be careful not to pull two groups at the same time, I can simply pull everything together and defeat it as a warrior with poor equipment. Slowly, but guaranteed without ever running the risk of dying myself.

Some will surely write in the comments: “It’s clear, everything is easy solo as tanks, duh.”

But that was not the idea behind the depths. The original idea was that depths should provide an engaging challenge for solo players – regardless of the specialization they start with. As a tank, that is simply not the case.

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How can we make depths exciting for tanks?

I don’t know how Blizzard could balance the whole thing so that it’s an interesting experience for tanks that offers similar difficulty to DPS specializations. The levers that can be adjusted are simply very limited:

  • If the damage from automatic attacks is too high, tanks simply cannot make it since self-healing and healing from Brann are relatively clearly limited.
  • Even more health points would just prolong the depth further – as a tank, it already takes a long time.

The only option I spontaneously see is to increase the lethality of the mobs’ special ability. That is, spells and abilities that almost directly lead to death for other classes would also work that way for tanks. Because in most cases – with a few exceptions – a tank can simply stand in those abilities and completely ignore them.

However, this very combination of circumstances also leads to another problem: Depths as a tank are incredibly boring. While nothing can kill you, everything just takes forever. It is very easy, but also tedious.

So if you want strong loot from the generous depths or want to have several items with item level 616 to choose from for the upcoming Wednesday from the big treasure chamber – just play your character as a tank. It may not be particularly fast, but you are nearly invincible if you don’t make gross mistakes.
Although depths are currently so lucrative, extremely many people play Mythic+.

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The new MMORPG Throne and Liberty is currently the best-selling game on Steam, and it’s soon going to be free.

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The launch of Throne and Liberty is approaching, and the hype surrounding the game has reached its peak today at the latest. The game has landed in 1st place among the best-selling games on Steam, and it will be free starting Tuesday.

How does that work? If you check the best-selling games in Germany on Steam today, you’ll see the new MMORPG Throne and Liberty in 1st place with the price “Free” right next to it.

On Steam, games can also become “top sellers” even if they have no direct price, but instead generate revenue through other packages. For example, the free Counter-Strike 2 is also on the list, as it only sells the Prime Status upgrade.

Here you can learn more about the story of Throne and Liberty:

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Thanks to early access, it’s number one

What do players buy in Throne and Liberty? The new MMORPG Throne and Liberty officially launches on October 1st on Steam and consoles. However, those who want to start earlier can secure so-called early access packages.

These cost between €39.99 and €99.97 and grant everyone access to the game on their own servers as early as September 26th. The packages also offer all cosmetic items and some packages include premium currency for the game.

Why do players buy the packages? The reason for the high number of sales likely lies less with the skins and more with the earlier access to the game. The hype surrounding Throne and Liberty is high, and many do not want to wait until Tuesday.

Moreover, players who start earlier cannot switch to the servers of the free players, allowing for a fair PvP experience. This likely creates a desire in some to join in and start together on the early start server. Many guilds are also starting on the early start servers.

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How big will Throne and Liberty be? It’s always difficult to predict how large the influx to the MMORPG will really be. While the Reddit forum only has 21,000 members and there are only about 46,000 members on the official Discord server, the trailer for the preview event reached over 650,000 people on YouTube.

That Throne and Liberty is now number one on Steam shows that the interest in the game is high. The game has also now reached 100,000 followers on Steam. Many players are wondering whether everything will run smoothly technically during the pre-release and the official launch. However, the first signs do not inspire hope: The new MMORPG Throne and Liberty on Steam and PS5 already has server problems, and it hasn’t even launched yet

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Diablo 4: “The good old Diablo 2” – Player falls for a nasty trick, loses his character with many hours of playtime

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The hardcore mode in Diablo 4 punishes you for every mistake. This was something a player had to learn, who blindly trusted someone. A nasty trick from the past cost him his character and thus many hours of gameplay.

What is hardcore all about?

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Blizzard summarizes the story of Diablo 4 in the video

This is what happened to the player: On Reddit, the user EfficientChair4487 posts a clip where he steps through the portal of another player. Without really paying attention to where he is exiting, he activates the portal.

After a short loading screen, he finds himself in the Fields of Hatred, the open PvP zone of Diablo 4. There, he is immediately greeted by a wizard who showers him with firewalls and kills him within a second.

Especially nasty: The character was already at level 93. So, many hours have gone into it, and it is particularly difficult to reach high levels in hardcore.

Within a few hours, the post has gathered over 600 comments. However, the user receives little sympathy – the Diablo community is very well accustomed to such scenes from the past.

Players write: Even in Diablo 2, there was the “TPPK,” short for: Town Portal Player Kill. Someone invites a teammate and opens a portal to a zone where the other dies immediately, often just for the fun of griefing.

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“That’s just part of hardcore”

In the comments, users are wondering why anyone would play hardcore with such things in mind. The response from more experienced players: Because it’s just part of it.

The user who just lost his character can learn from this and surely won’t make this mistake again. In general, you shouldn’t blindly trust anyone in hardcore mode that you have never seen before.

For many, hardcore is now the better way to play Diablo 4. It feels like this is the mode for which Diablo 4 was intended and is much more rewarding. jRomz writes about it:

Once you’ve played hardcore, softcore feels pointless. In softcore, you just turn off your brain and mindlessly slaughter demons […] In hardcore, you are always in the thick of it and have to pay attention to the monsters and what they are doing. Choosing equipment and defenses is much more important. This brings a different dimension to the game and is very enjoyable.

However, most players seem to want exactly that from Diablo: To bash demons without having to think about it. After a long day of work, it’s “just the right self-care.” For some, however, the mode is simply seen as a big challenge: An expert goes into a level 50 dungeon at level 1, must not die, and actually succeeds

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Pokémon GO: Choose a path for ‘Legendary Heroes’ – Sword or Shield?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

The event “Legendary Heroes” in Pokémon GO brings a limited-time research where you have to choose a path. Sword or Shield? All differences at a glance.

When does “Legendary Heroes” take place? The event starts on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM. It ends on October 1, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

What bonuses does it bring? If you perform a special trade, it only costs half the Stardust. Additionally, you can now evolve Smogon into Galar-Smogmog. Previously, it was only possible to catch Galar-Smogmog individually.

In raids, you will also encounter the legendary Pokémon Zacian, which you might catch as a Shiny for the first time if you are lucky. So the fight is worth it.

Above all, a limited-time research is introduced that runs during the event. You need to choose a path. We will show you what is included, so you can make the best choice for yourself.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer

Choose Shield or Sword for Legendary Heroes in Pokémon GO

What are the differences? Depending on which path you choose, you will receive different tasks with varying rewards. You can also decide which Pokémon will appear for you in the incense when you activate one during the event.

The first step: Complete the first task of the limited-time research “Legendary Heroes”. This is the same for all players at first, and you will choose the path afterwards.

  • Catch 8 Pokémon
  • Reward: An encounter with Raffel
  • Additionally, you will receive 8 Pokéballs, 800 XP, and 800 Stardust

Now you must choose Sword or Shield.

If you choose Sword: Incense Encounters, Collector Challenge, Research

Incense Encounters with Sword: These Pokémon can be encountered in the incense if you choose Sword. Possible Shinies are marked with an asterisk*.

  • Samurzel*
  • Zurrokex*
  • Mollimorba*
  • Kapuno*
  • Flauschling*
  • Quartermak*

Collector Challenge for Catching: Catch these Pokémon to succeed.

  • Galar-Flampion
  • Flauschling
  • Mollimorba
  • Samurzel
  • Zurrokex
  • Chimpep
  • Hopplo
  • Memmeon
  • Reward: 1000 XP & Raffel

Collector Challenge for Trading: Trade these Pokémon to succeed.

  • Parfi
  • Monozyto
  • Loturzel
  • Glibunkel
  • Reward: 5,000 XP & Larvita

Limited-Time Research Sword – All Steps & Rewards

Here you can find the tasks and rewards of the limited-time research “Sword”.

Step 1:

TaskReward
Use 8 berries when catching PokémonIncense
Make 8 upgrades on PokémonSmogon
Catch 8 Pokémon8 Ultra Balls

Level Reward: Galar-Flampion, 800 XP, 800 Stardust

Step 2:

TaskReward
Explore 3 kilometers8 Himmih berries
Use an incenseKapuno
Catch 8 Pokémon8 Hyper Balls

Level Reward: Geronimatz, 800 XP, 800 Stardust

If you choose Shield: Incense Encounters, Collector Challenge, Research

Incense Encounters with Shield: These Pokémon can be encountered in the incense if you choose Shield. Possible Shinies are marked with an asterisk*.

  • Larvitar*
  • Loturzel*
  • Glibunkel*
  • Monozyto*
  • Parfi*
  • Kommandutan*

Collector Challenge for Catching: Catch these Pokémon to succeed.

  • Galar-Ponita
  • Parfi
  • Monozyto
  • Loturzel
  • Glibunkel
  • Chimpep
  • Hopplo
  • Memmeon
  • Reward: 1000 XP & Raffel

Collector Challenge for Trading: Trade these Pokémon to succeed.

  • Flauschling
  • Mollimorba
  • Samurzel
  • Zurrokex
  • Reward: 5,000 XP & Kapuno

Limited-Time Research Shield – All Steps & Rewards

Here you can find the tasks and rewards of the limited-time research “Shield”.

Step 1:

TaskReward
Use 8 berries when catching PokémonIncense
Make 8 upgrades on PokémonSmogon
Catch 8 Pokémon8 Ultra Balls

Level Reward: Galar-Ponita, 800 XP, 800 Stardust

Step 2:

TaskReward
Explore 3 kilometers8 Himmih berries
Use an incenseLarvitar
Catch 8 Pokémon8 Hyper Balls

Level Reward: Skallyk, 800 XP, 800 Stardust

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Overall, the challenges and rewards are very similar. The differences are primarily found in the incense encounters, and you can consider whether you prefer to receive a Kapuno or a Larvitar through research tasks.

Additionally, you need to effectively decide between Geronimatz and Skallyk. The event is one of the last of the current month as September is coming to an end. However, the next dates are already approaching: Here you can find all events in October 2024 for Pokémon GO.

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Young player buys gaming PC for 4,000 euros, regrets the purchase a few minutes later – She only had to pay half

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A player spends a lot of money on a powerful gaming PC. But later, she regrets the purchase. Others explain to her why she does not need to regret the purchase and how she can still save money to ease her conscience.

Our cover image is a symbolic image.

A player reports that gaming has been her big hobby since she was a child. Now she has decided, she tells on reddit, to treat herself to a new gaming PC. She invested quite a bit of money to ensure that she has at least the next 4 or 5 years of peace before she has to spend more money on her PC. In the end, she chose a gaming PC with Ryzen 7 7800x3D and an RTX 4090.

Why does she feel guilty? She explains that she somehow feels guilty. Because 4,000 euros is a lot of money for a student like her, and with that money, one could do many other things. For example, invest in a car or finance a mortgage. She herself says (via reddit):

[…]But now that I’ve finally pressed the purchase button for everything, I feel guilty. It’s a feeling of irresponsibility because 4k is a lot of money for me, even though I have no debts. I feel like it could have been used for a car or even a mortgage in the future or for anything that contributes to my career and success.

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For a nearly equally good build, you have to pay significantly less

Must she regret the purchase? Many gamers disagree with her. She says herself that she earned the money and did not take on any debts for the gaming PC. Therefore, she should not worry about having bought the gaming PC. After all, there are no big debts to repay now.

This is a major problem for Generation Z, which has spent a lot of money on credit in recent years and taken on high debts.

What alternatives are there? Some users say that she does not need to invest 4,000 euros in a gaming PC, but could build a nearly equally good PC for half the price. By switching from the RTX 4090 to an RTX 4080 (Super), she could significantly reduce the price. Our comparison of the RTX 4080 Super and RTX 4090 can be read directly on MeinMMO.

In Germany, the price difference between the RTX 4080 and the RTX 4090, depending on the offer, is around 800 euros (via geizhals.de). If she ends up only paying 2,000 euros for her gaming PC, she should feel much better, says the user FrewdWoad (via reddit.com):

Cancel the order, get your money back, and buy something almost as powerful for only 2,000 dollars, and you will feel much better.

The problem is also, adds another, that people have a completely false understanding of hardware (via reddit.com): It doesn’t always have to be the fastest, best, and most expensive product on the market to keep up. Often, hardware that is only slightly worse is almost as powerful or is completely sufficient for the average gamer.

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Hardware prices are still high, but not as bad as in 2022

How bad are the current prices? PC gaming or gaming in general has become very expensive in recent weeks and months. This is primarily because there is little supply in the entry-level and mid-range segment.

While you could previously pay between 150 and 200 euros for a good graphics card, you are now looking at more like 250 to 300 euros for a good entry-level GPU.

How bad was it before? From 2020 to 2022, prices in the hardware sector were significantly higher than today, and this had various reasons:

  • Due to the Corona pandemic, production capacities in Asia decreased, and significantly fewer chips were produced. As a result, fewer graphics cards landed on the market. The limited available products were snatched up by scalpers.
  • In March 2021, the “Ever Given” ran aground in the Suez Canal. This caused delays in goods, and prices also increased.
  • With the strong boom in cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, prices for graphics cards surged rapidly.

At times, you had to pay several thousand euros for a graphics card. We don’t even want to start on the scarcity of the PS5. But those times are over for now, and hopefully, they will stay that way.

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Throne and Liberty: Schedules for Events, Castle Sieges, Boss Monsters, Field Bosses, Blessing Stones, and Disruption Stones

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The responsible persons from Amazon Games reveal just before the launch of Throne and Liberty, when exactly in Solisium the main events and activities of the MMORPG will start.

Why are the schedules important? Just like in Lost Ark, certain activities and events in Throne and Liberty take place daily or weekly at set times. Therefore, anyone who wants to participate must be online at the corresponding time.

For many of the contents, you need teammates to achieve the respective goals, eliminate enemy teams, or defeat the powerful raid bosses. On the official website of the MMORPG, Amazon Games has now revealed the start times of the activities.

Here is the latest trailer for Throne and Liberty:

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Throne and Liberty: New Story Trailer Shows the Fall of the Kingdom

Start times of the activities

When does what start? All event times are displayed in 24-hour format and occur at the local server time.

  • Dynamic events – every 3 hours starting at midnight.
  • Field bosses – 13:00, 16:00, 20:00, 22:00, 01:00
  • Blessing stones – Monday & Friday at 19:00
  • Conflict stones – Tuesday and Saturday at 19:00
  • Ore bosses (as soon as unlocked):
    • Queen Bellandir – Saturday at 20:00
    • Tevent – Wednesday at 20:00
  • Castle siege (as soon as unlocked) – every second Sunday at 16:00

What else is known? According to Globalization Design Manager Daniel Lafuente, all players will have enough time after the launch to level up characters and try out all content before the first castle siege begins. This is planned for mid-November, about six to seven weeks after release.

On playthroneandliberty.com, you will find the exact release dates for all events until October 30, 2024 – for both early access and launch servers.

Can I see the start times in the game as well? Of course! Open the map with the shortcut “M” and go to the left section to the fourth tab from the left: “Timetable”. There, you will find an overview of upcoming events and the option to set an alarm for exciting content that you definitely don’t want to miss.

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What else do I need to know about Throne and Liberty? Throne and Liberty will be released on October 1, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. There will be crossplay between the platforms. The MMORPG intends to finance itself through an in-game shop, battle pass, real money currencies, and the sale of early access packages (starting from September 26, 2024). You can find everything else in our comprehensive overview: Everything important about classes, release, crossplay, gameplay, payment model, early access, platforms of Throne and Liberty.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2: Bulwark Build for the Highest Difficulty Levels in PvE

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, the Bulwark is one of the strongest classes in PvE. Here we show you a build that will help you master even the hardest difficulty levels in the PvE missions.

The Bulwark, or Defender, stands out in Space Marine 2 due to its excellent survivability. It excels as a tank and survives even in precarious situations with its healing chapter banner.

Moreover, the Defender is really good at smashing Tyranids on the front lines. Here we show you a build that takes advantage of this strength and allows you to secure an area against insects with sword and shield.

Bulwark Build Overview

  • Primary Weapon: /
  • Secondary Weapon: Plasma Pistol
  • Melee Weapon: Energy Sword (Version: Emperor’s Blade)

Bulwark Perks:

  • Intimidating Aura
  • Shock Stun
  • Defensive Advantage
  • Good Condition
  • Concentrated Strength
  • Purity of Intent
  • Inspiration
  • Emergency Countermeasure
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The Best Perks for the Energy Sword

Here you can see all the perks that you should activate for the Energy Sword. The order corresponds to the skill tree from left to right. If two perks are in the same column (one below the other), we’ve listed them next to each other in our list.

  • Constant Strength
  • Master of Defense
  • Constant Strength, Constant Strength
  • Composure
  • Slicing Blade
  • Tyranid Slayer, Chaos Slayer
  • Kill Streak
  • Cutting Blade
  • Extremis Slayer
  • Minoris Slayer
  • Strength Restoration
  • Staggering Strike
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What Makes the Build So Good? To play the Defender effectively, you should use its survivability and compensate for the weakness of the missing primary weapon as effectively as possible. This means you want to control an area and eliminate as many small Tyranids as possible.

The Energy Sword in the Emperor’s Blade version is the perfect choice for this because it offers a good mix of range, strength, and speed. Your goal is to hit as many enemies as possible with a sword swing.

You combine this with various perks that shock affected enemies. There’s also a perk that causes shocked enemies to take 25% more damage from all sources – including from the firearms of your teammates. Additionally, your chapter banner deals damage in its vicinity when you set it up.

Furthermore, you can stagger (stun) enemies with your shield dash, which can be combined very well with the shock effects, for example after a perfect parry. If you perform the shield attack in the right rhythm, you can stun an enemy, then deal damage, and then stun again.

The Defender is generally considered a strong choice for PvE missions, so you should create at least one strong build. If you want to know how the Defender ranks on our tier list, check out: Space Marine 2: Tier List of the Best Classes – These are the strongest fighters in PvE

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Is WoW unpopular? These numbers clearly say otherwise

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Mythic+ in World of Warcraft is often discussed. However, the system is extremely popular – even the latest numbers clearly confirm this.

No matter which content of World of Warcraft is being discussed, everything is up for debate. Many believe that Mythic+ only appeals to a small niche of players. There are more and more alternatives to obtain strong gear – whether it’s through Depths, crafting, PvP, or raids. Even world events can yield good gear.

Yet the Keystone dungeons, also known as Mythic+ or simply “M+”, are extremely popular. The first week was a complete success.

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

What are these numbers? The site raider.io reads, like other sites, all dungeon visits of the Mythic+ category. This allows for the creation of various statistics – such as which classes are particularly successful, which dungeons are popular, or how successful the “Mythic+” system is as a whole.

Particularly the last statistic is quite astonishing. Because in the past week, during the first “Mythic+” week of The War Within, more than 2.3 million dungeon visits in the M+ category were recorded (via raider.io). Only those that were fully completed count.

This is quite remarkable when comparing the numbers with previous seasons. In the last season of Dragonflight, only around 1.5 million dungeon visits in M+ were recorded in the same period.

The comparison with the first season of Dragonflight is rather sobering, as there were a whopping 3.2 million (via reddit.com).

However, to believe that The War Within is performing worse than Dragonflight would be a misconception.

Why are the numbers so impressive? This is due to several factors, as the landscape of endgame content in World of Warcraft has changed significantly. The “Mythic+” area now starts at a much higher difficulty than in previous expansions. After all, the difficulty of a “M+2” is now as high as that of a “M+12” at the beginning of Dragonflight. Thus, only half of the range of dungeons counts towards the “M+” statistics.

Or, to simplify: If you take the old system as a basis, then in the statistics for the 1st season of Dragonflight, every dungeon from “Mythic+2” and above is included, while the 1st season of The War Within only counts dungeons from “Mythic+12” onwards.

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Moreover, many would no longer be dependent on M+. With the Depths, solo players or anyone not seeking absolute optimum can also obtain really strong equipment from other content without being reliant on a group. That such high numbers arise despite these alternatives shows how popular Mythic+ still remains.

In any case, this is likely a very good sign for World of Warcraft. That the Mythic+ area could still grow with more selection in endgame is at least a clear indication that World of Warcraft is doing really well right now, and after the long Shadowlands trough and the reorientation in Dragonflight, it is now heading towards or has already reached a peak.
If you still can’t get into World of Warcraft, we have many other interesting MMORPGs here.

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Pokimane recounts how she was drawn into a fan’s marital crisis and was scolded by the wife

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The streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys (28) is one of the most popular women in gaming in the USA. On Twitch, she was long the biggest streamer. This brings some unpleasant experiences. Once she received a text message from a man and shortly after a furious call from a wife.

Who is Pokimane on Twitch? The 28-year-old Pokimane was originally a League of Legends streamer until she discovered the shooter Fortnite in 2017, which made her famous.

Pokimane was able to professionalize herself through the wave of Twitch Prime subscriptions that were circulating at that time and dropped out of her studies. In the years that followed, she showed her business sense and built a small company around her impeccable reputation and charisma.

At the same time, as the only woman in the top 10 on Twitch, she was constantly in the conversation: It was said in 2020 that she would “exploit lonely men”, who only watch her because they want to connect with her. In January 2024, after a cookie scandal, she had had enough of Twitch, but still streams there sporadically.

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Jealous wife confronts Pokimane about her secret number

This is what she says now: Pokimane shares in a podcast that she has a secret phone number that almost nobody knows. Everyone who can call her there is saved by name. But once she received a message from an unknown number that asked: “Hey, are you still awake?”

Pokimane ignored the message, but the Twitch streamer was surprised that someone unknown reached her in this way. That shouldn’t happen.

Two days later, she received a call from an angry woman: “Why are you texting my husband? Why did he write to you?” Before Pokimane could respond, the woman barked at her: “You don’t even know what a terrible person he is.”

Pokimane says the angry wife cursed at her over the phone and didn’t let her get a word in edgewise. Pokimane was so shocked that she couldn’t say anything and simply hung up.

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The parasocial danger for female streamers on Twitch

This is how it ended: Pokimane says that after the call, the woman created a chat group with her and the husband and continued to berate her there. She sent a photo of her husband and said: “Look at his stupid face. Is this the guy you texted? Is this the guy you wanted to meet?”

Pokimane says that at first she was fascinated by the situation, but then it became too creepy for her and she blocked both of them.

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This is what it’s about: What sounds like a light-hearted story is exactly the “parasocial behavior” that female streamers on Twitch need to be cautious of. Some of their fans think they are truly friends with a streamer and part of their lives.

In Pokimane’s case, she was drawn into a seemingly troubled marriage without participating in the discussion herself.

Streamers like Amouranth take advantage of this for their financial benefit. For other female streamers, playing this role in their fans’ lives is frightening. This can sometimes lead to unpleasant aspects on the internet or even to stalking: A German Twitch streamer discovers a very disgusting forum about herself: “You make me sick”

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A hardcore coop shooter gets a furious final DLC – Check out the trailer

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In its latest DLC, Remnant II really goes all out: The Dark Horizon sends you into a dark sci-fi world inhabited by dangerous robots from a long-forgotten civilization.

What kind of game is this? Remnant II is a third-person shooter with a game world that offers a mix of sci-fi and dark fantasy. You can play the game either solo or with up to three players; unlike other Soulslikes, Remnant II has a strong focus on co-op.

The sci-fi elements of the game are nowhere more apparent than in The Dark Horizon, the latest and, according to the developers, the last DLC for Remnant II. In the launch trailer, the game showcases a range of futuristic devices – some of which are friendly, but many are not.

We are showing you the mentioned trailer here:

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What does the trailer show? The Dark Horizon takes place in a new world within the already known area of N’Erud. This place is a gigantic construction of the Drzyr, a technologically advanced civilization that has long since vanished.

Helpful Drones and Many New Enemies

The new DLC area is inhabited by machine beings, some of which you can use for yourself. With the gliders, you can quickly travel through the inhospitable landscape; other drones help you directly in battle, for example, with a shield. 

However, most inhabitants of this world are likely to have their sights set on you. Enemies of varying sizes will confront you, from humanoid robots to a massive mechanical spider. The design of the creatures also emphasizes a creepy sci-fi aesthetic.

In the comments under the trailer on YouTube, many draw a comparison to the Reapers from the Mass Effect series. The narrator’s voice in the trailer referring to your character as a “Carbon-based lifeform” shows that it does not have a very positive view of humans.

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When will the DLC be released? It has already been released on September 24, 2024. Platforms include PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

If you are done with Remnant II after completing the DLC and are looking for a new co-op shooter, you currently have the choice between Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Which of the two games suits you better can be found here: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 vs. Helldivers 2 – In which game is bashing bugs more fun?

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LoL: Players are frustrated because Riot is deleting a popular feature: “The change is incredibly bad”

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Riot Games has removed a popular feature from League of Legends with patch 14.19, which has disappointed many LoL players. MyMMO reveals what it’s all about.

What feature in LoL is it about? If you destroyed Wards, you used to get some experience points (XP) and gold for it. However, with patch 14.19, this mechanic has been removed.

Wards no longer grant experience points when they are destroyed. Riot Games believes that the gold reward alone is sufficient to make taking out Wards rewarding. Additional experience points are therefore no longer necessary.

Riot also states the following:

Wards no longer grant XP when killed. It was an insignificant and invisible mechanic that still had the potential to give the user of the ward a significant disadvantage, as enemies could reach level ups earlier. […]

Riot Games on leagueoflegends.com

Here is an overview of the changes:

  • Wards (invisible): Previously, they granted 40 experience, now they grant none
  • Vision modification: Previously, it granted 20 experience, now it grants none
  • Other ward-like features such as Fiddlesticks’ scarecrow and zombie eye also grant no experience
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Wards no longer provide experience, disappointing many players

What do players say? The players’ reactions to the change that Wards no longer give experience points are mostly negative. Many fans complain that Riot is simplifying the game and removing mechanics that are based on deeper game knowledge.

Some players see this as a nerf for the support role. Others express general dissatisfaction with Riot’s balance team. Support players, in particular, are disappointed.

This is what players are saying:

  • One writes on X: I think it’s great that they simplify the game and abolish mechanisms that rewarded game knowledge […]
  • Another writes on X: Hm, I actually liked that. As a support, I often lose experience when I roam to remove Wards and fall behind in lane. The XP reward was a good way to balance that a bit.
  • Another writes on X: Sad day for a support player.
  • And another writes on X: The change is incredibly bad, holy.
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Why are players annoyed by this? Especially supporters are affected by the change. The role is responsible for placing most of the Wards on the map and primarily removes the enemy Wards to establish map control.

By removing the XP reward, many Support players feel disadvantaged. They often leave the lane to place Wards – or to destroy enemy Wards. However, by taking on this additional task, they miss out on experience points in the lane.

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Gen Z is constantly criticized – However, in one industry, it is one of the most popular employees

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According to studies and surveys, Gen Z is not really popular in the job market. But in one industry, they are outpacing even the Millennials.

Where is Gen Z in demand? According to new figures for the year 2022 from a commission from the United States (via eeoc.gov), entry-level workers in the tech industry are on the rise. Here they are already establishing themselves as more popular in hiring than their slightly older predecessors from Generation Y.

In surveys among employers, Gen Z often fares rather poorly, as we present to you, for example, in the course of this article with opinions from the UK or based on figures from the USA elaborated here.

Who is Generation Z again? They are also called Zoomers and were born between 1996 and 2012. Before them come the Millennials or Generation Y starting from 1980. The Baby Boomers began their lives in the post-war era. The birth years of Generation X are from 1965 to 1979. Those who saw the light of day in 2012 or later belong to Generation Alpha.

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Gen Z on the rise in Tech

How popular is Gen Z according to figures among employers? Generally, young people aged between 25 and 39 are disproportionately represented in the tech industry. This includes the oldest of Gen Z and roughly the middle of Gen Y. Their share is significantly higher at around 41 percent than the scant third they make up in the total workforce in the USA.

However, a look at the growth of employees under 25 shows how rapidly entry-level workers from Gen Z are establishing themselves in the tech industry. Between 2014 and 2022, their numbers grew here 20 times faster annually than in the working population overall. This means: They are extremely popular as workers in the tech sector – more so than Gen Y or the even older Gen X.

Companies are rejuvenating themselves especially from the middle. The share of all tech workers “65 or older” has grown even more significantly each year: by 10 percent annually and about twice the economic average. Seniors who do not want to retire show high motivation to stay on board in the tech industry and receive support from companies.

The weakest growth is seen among 40- to 54-year-olds, at about 3 percent per year. We see here a long-term trend towards youth on one side and a large wealth of experience on the other.

Are employees “from the middle” complaining about this change? Detailed data from the USA does not focus on the mood in the industry. However, age discrimination plays a role in one in five complaints from the tech industry. On average across all sectors of the economy, this is only in about 15 percent of cases.

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Generation Z also has a special relationship with the office that fundamentally differs from that of previous age groups. Many of them began their professional lives during the pandemic or shortly before and did not get to experience the normal workday. Now they are celebrating it: Generation Z is now finding a new reason to go from home office to the office

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Throne and Liberty has, according to Amazon Games, ‘one of the fairest payment models’ of all Free2Play MMORPGs

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In an interview with YouTuber Kanon, Daniel Lafuente from Amazon Games discussed, among other things, the monetization of Throne and Liberty.

What kind of interview was it? The Globalization Design Manager at Amazon Games usually ensures that the player experience of Throne and Liberty is tailored to international communities.

Just before the launch of the MMORPG, Daniel Lafuente takes time for interviews, such as with YouTuber Kanon, who had various questions about the potential problem areas of Throne and Liberty based on his experiences with the Korean version. You can find the entire conversation, unsurprisingly, on YouTube as well as further down in the announcement.

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The Monetization of Throne and Liberty

What does Lafuente say about the T&L model? According to the Amazon Games employee, Throne and Liberty has “one of the fairest payment models” of all Free2Play MMORPGs. The reasons for his assessment:

  • The entire character progression is available to all players.
  • No gameplay content is hidden behind a paywall.
  • There are no random purchases like loot boxes. You always know exactly what you are buying.
  • Amazon Games intentionally wants to be generous, especially regarding loot chances.

During the conversation, Daniel Lafuente adds that they want to keep an eye on how the progression behavior changes for all player types once new content and systems come into the MMORPG (and how quickly new content and systems should come).

The goal, according to Lafuente, is that a large part of the community is ready for new challenges in terms of equipment before they land on the servers. You can find our assessment on the topic here: Is Throne and Liberty Pay2Win? This is how Amazon’s new MMORPG plays when you don’t want to spend money.

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When does the first castle siege start, when does Tier 2 come?

All players should have enough time to level characters and try out all content after the launch before the first castle siege starts. According to Lafuente, that should be on the agenda by mid-November, about six to seven weeks after release.

The second tier level of endgame equipment will likely come sometime in the first quarter of 2025. However, the publisher is monitoring how quickly most of the community goes through character progression.

It is also clear: Many main events of Throne and Liberty take place at set times. However, Amazon Games will only reveal what those times will be in detail with the live version.

Bots – what makes Throne and Liberty better than Lost Ark?

Similar to MeinMMO, Kanon also has concerns that Throne and Liberty, with its combination of Free2Play model and real-money currency, could face a significant bot problem. Daniel Lafuente explains that they have learned numerous lessons from New World and Lost Ark that they can now profitably apply to Throne and Liberty.

This includes efficiency in tracking bots, but also the way Amazon Games makes life harder for bot users within the game and how significant their impact on the economy can actually be.

Among the measures is to introduce a trust system for players. Only those who possess this trust status can trade with other players in the auction house.

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What other info nuggets are interesting? You can find all further new insights from the interview below:

  • Daniel Lafuente has already played through the leveling phase of Throne and Liberty 15 times on internal servers and has also spent various hours with the Korean version.
  • AFK macros are not supposed to be allowed in the global version.
  • At the launch of the Western version, not all progression systems from the current Korean version will be included. Trait Resonance and runes, for example, will come at a later time in adjusted form and not at the same time.
  • Over time, the global version of Throne and Liberty is supposed to increasingly align with the Korean version, and some content is even expected to be released simultaneously in all versions.
  • The real-money currency Luzent will also be account-bound in the global version. You can farm Luzent on an early access server and then start on a normal launch server on October 1 and have access to the Luzent you farmed on the early access server.

MeinMMO also had the opportunity to forward some questions about Throne and Liberty to Amazon Games. It was about beta feedback, differences to the Korean version, bots, the mystery of the servers, and more: Throne and Liberty is expected to receive some future features in the West simultaneously with Korea

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Developer creates a battle royale like Fortnite in real life – with less violence and better loot

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Project Skydrop is a treasure hunt created by Jason Rohrer, inspired by the battle royale shooter Fortnite. Participants have 21 days to find a trophy in a continuously shrinking circle.

What kind of game is this? Game developer Jason Rohrer has initiated a kind of treasure hunt. Somewhere in the northeastern USA, he has hidden a trophy made of solid gold, waiting for a fortunate finder. Rohrer has personally covered the $26,000 cost. The winner will also receive a “life-changing” amount of Bitcoins.

For his “Project Skydrop,” the developer took inspiration from the shooter Fortnite—but participants do not have to fight each other with weapons.

What is going on in real Fortnite, you can see here:

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Want his treasure? Go find it!

How does it work? Project Skydrop started on September 19, 2024, and runs for 21 days. At the beginning of the treasure hunt, the area where the trophy might be located was a circle with a diameter of 500 miles, which is almost 805 kilometers.

So the area where the treasure could be is huge. But every day, the circle gets a little smaller—just like the storm in Fortnite. Participants can view the current circle on a map on the official game website.

Additionally, Rohrer posts a photo daily of the trophy’s location on X, formerly Twitter. As the circle shrinks, the image zooms out, revealing more of the surroundings.

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After almost a week, the area where the trophy is located can be narrowed down to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, or Vermont.

The duration of 21 days was set by Rohrer because three weeks is a good period for a “dramatic suspense arc.” He explains: “It’s long enough for people to feel they have a chance, but not so long that they lose interest.”

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In Germany, there was already a similar project. Here, it was none other than the Twitch streamer Papaplatte, who contributed significantly to solving it with his community. You can read more about it here: German Twitch streamer makes a viewer a millionaire: “Thank you, Papaplatte”

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In the universe of Harry Potter, there exists a legendary wizard, and of course, he was in the same house as ‘You-Know-Who’.

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In Harry Potter features numerous fascinating and powerful characters. But did you know that there is a legendary wizard in the story who you wouldn’t immediately associate with this universe? MeinMMO reveals who it is.

Who is it about? It is about Merlin! Maybe this little fact is only known to real Potterheads, but Merlin is indeed a character in the Harry Potter universe.

Merlin is known in British mythology as a wise wizard who is often associated with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. He played a central role at court and helped Arthur establish his reign.

Merlin wields powerful spells, has incredible knowledge, and can predict events. Most of the time, he is depicted in stories as a mentor who helps young heroes on their journeys and advises them in difficult times.

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In Harry Potter, Merlin is regarded as a significant wizard

What does he have to do with Harry Potter? It is said that he was taught by Salazar Slytherin himself and thus was in the same house as Voldemort You-know-who. The statement from Pottermore that Merlin was a Slytherin student does not fit, according to harry-potter.fandom.com, with the Arthurian saga, which takes place around 500 AD. At that time, Hogwarts did not yet exist. However, it may also be the case that the original timeline was not strictly adhered to here.

What influence does he have on the story? In a time when the magical world and that of Muggles were still very much separated, Merlin had a vision that differed from that of his master. He believed that wizards should help Muggles and live peacefully alongside them. To realize this idea, he founded the “Order of Merlin” to advocate for Muggles. This order still exists, even in the time of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

This organization also awards the same-named honor to witches and wizards who have made special contributions to the magical community or to the coexistence of wizards and Muggles.

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Merlin is legendary

After his death, Merlin was honored with a chocolate frog card (trading card). In the Harry Potter-universe, the phrase “By Merlin’s beard” is often heard. Players of Hogwarts Legacy also know the “Trials of Merlin,” which are necessary to complete the game 100%. Additionally, he is counted among the most powerful wizards in Harry Potter and mastered many spells, earning him the title of Prince of Magicians. MeinMMO author Linda Baumgartl has ranked the 10 strongest Slytherins of all time and the legendary Merlin is included as well.

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Ubisoft delays its new Assassin’s Creed to 2025 – Coming Day 1 on Steam

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The Assassin’s Creed Shadows set in Japan has been postponed to the year 2025. Ubisoft could not meet the planned release date. Instead, the game will be released simultaneously on all platforms on February 14, 2025, including on Steam.

When was the release of Assassin’s Creed planned?

  • The release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows was planned for November 15, 2024.
  • The release is now postponed to February 14, 2025.

The developers say: Although the game is feature-complete, after learning from Star Wars Outlaws, they want to give the game additional time to be polished further. The launch of Star Wars Outlaws was so mixed that it had a strong negative impact on Ubisoft’s stock price.

This is what Ubisoft says: The current Assassin’s Creed will be the “most important release in the series,” they say.

Ubisoft states that the game will also be playable on Steam on launch day. This means moving away from the Epic Game Store.

Existing pre-orders will be canceled.

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Postponement of the release became apparent

What is there to say about this? The postponement of the release became apparent in recent days. It was actually planned for journalists to start reviews now, but that was canceled at short notice (via insider-gaming).

An appearance at a gaming convention, the Tokyo Game Show in Japan, was also canceled for “various reasons.” The appearance there was actually scheduled for tomorrow, September 26.

Due to these two incidents, a postponement was already suspected, but this could not be confirmed until the official statement from Ubisoft.

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The game is suspected of being too woke

Why is the game controversial? In recent days, Assassin’s Creed Shadow has come under fire from “anti-woke” people like Twitch streamer Asmongold and game developer Mark Kern.

They were extremely upset that a game set in ancient Japan features a Black main character. This was deemed disrespectful to Japanese culture.

They then found numerous other reasons to find Ubisoft terrible and foolish. Asmongold repeatedly complained about the supposedly poor quality of the animations and dialogues, stating that the game was significantly weaker than titles from the Assassin’s Creed series ten years ago: Asmongold believes Ubisoft is trying to distract with the new character in Assassin’s Creed from the horrendous price

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The luxurious Ultra Edition of Monster Hunter Wilds is 14 times more expensive than the base game itself, which already costs 80€

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The new Monster Hunter Wilds will be an expensive affair. The regular standard edition will cost €70 on Steam and €80 for PS5 and Xbox. The Deluxe Edition carries a price tag of €90/€100, while the Premium Deluxe version comes in at €110/€120. But that’s nothing compared to the Ultra Collector’s Edition for over €1,100.

What’s included in the editions? You can already pre-order the basic version of Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam. It costs €70 and includes only the base game. On PS5 and Xbox, you will even pay €80 for it.

The Deluxe Edition costs €90/€100 – The “Deluxe” version includes decorative armor for you, your Palico, and your mount. Additionally, it includes gestures and various cosmetic items. Below, we have included a screenshot with all the contents.

The Premium Deluxe version for €110/€120 includes all of that, and there are also 2 cosmetic DLC packs that are expected to be released in spring and summer 2025. Monster Hunter Wilds itself is expected to be released on February 28, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

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Collector’s Editions contain tangible goodies

What is the expensive edition? Capcom has also introduced a “Monster Hunter Wilds Collector’s Edition” that comes in a steelbook case.

It includes a plush toy and a bag as physical items, and it also comes with the contents of the digital Deluxe version.

The Deluxe Premium Edition.
The Collector’s Edition.

Ultra Collector’s Edition for Monster Hunter Wilds costs over €1,100 and includes a folding bike

What is the super expensive version? The Ultra Collection, however, costs more than 14 times the base game, amounting to €1,128.

This edition includes a bicycle that weighs about 10 kilograms.

In Japanese, it says: Capcom is now accepting reservations for the official shop Limited Edition Monster Hunter Wilds Ultra Collector’s Edition.

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The website also states that the mobility aid of the hunter is a folding bike from DAHON! This fine piece will be delivered between April and June 2025.

Why on earth a bicycle is included and what it has to do with Monster Hunter Wilds is probably a question no one can answer. Anyone who really wants the Ultimate Edition and is willing to pay over €1,100 should also factor in a trip to Japan since the edition will only be sold there: Monster Hunter Wilds shows the most important monster in the game – and it should actually no longer exist

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Strategy game has more players on Steam than in the last 2.5 years – fans love the new DLC that makes it even more of an RPG

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The new DLC “Road to Power” revitalizes the strategy game Crusader Kings 3. The DLC introduces landless adventurers as playable characters, the Eastern Roman Empire Byzantium with its unique gameplay mechanics, and a game start that fits the film Kingdom of Heaven. Crusader Kings 3 has more concurrent players on Steam than in the last two and a half years. Only at release and once in February 2022 did it have more players. The DLC receives glowing reviews from fans on Steam.

How does the new DLC affect the player numbers of Crusader Kings 3 on Steam? The new DLC Road to Power went live on Steam yesterday at 6 PM German time. By 9 PM, the peak was reached with 47,733 concurrent players on Steam.

The last time Crusader Kings 3 had more players was in February 2022, when the first major DLC “Royal Court” was released, bringing many new features to the core game: After all, Crusader Kings 3 is fundamentally a dynasty simulator where you plan your rise to emperor or pursue other role-playing goals, such as letting your descendants rule over all of Europe.

The new DLC now opens up a completely new way of playing for players, as for the first time in the nearly 25-year history of the game series, you can play as landless adventurers.

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DLCs from Paradox are often criticized – but this DLC is loved by Steam users

How is the DLC received? On Steam, the DLC has 93% positive reviews. This is a rarity for DLCs from Paradox, as the developers are often accused of “delivering too small DLCs that should be part of the base game” and charging too much money for it.

However, this is not the case with “Road to Power.” Here, users rave that the DLC is a “return to former glory.”

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One reviewer writes on Steam: “Finally, I can play as myself in my favorite game. Wandering through medieval Europe as a drunkard, not knowing where I am or what I’m doing. Awesome.”

Another comments dryly: “4 years after launch, they bring Crusades to a game called Kings of Crusades. 10 out of 10.”

A very nice emotional player report from PC Gamer, where the author recounts the fate of a Chinese scholar who wanders the world and achieves fame and fortune in Byzantium. The first comment on the article from a reader:

As long as I can continue to impregnate my biological sister, as is customary in Crusader Kings 3, I am happy.

Others also rave about the DLC: it’s the best so far. Especially role players will get their money’s worth. The playable characters without land open up many possibilities.

The content and its scope are particularly praised, as in addition to the landless adventurers that allow for a new play style, the Byzantine Empire and the possibility of playing a realm that is no longer feudal but bureaucratic introduce a completely new form of gameplay.

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Additionally, the DLC features a new, later start date that transports us to the time of the film “Kingdom of Heaven.” The battle of the leprous King Baldwin (featured image) against the commander of the Saracens, Saladin, rages on.

For many, this is an appealing power fantasy, taking an adventurer to become the emperor of the Roman Empire. We at MeinMMO were not so excited about the DLC as true Vikings, as they come up a little short in the DLC: The new €30 DLC for my favorite game on Steam turns a powerful Viking into a wimp

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EA FC 25: TOTW 2 is now live – With top cards for Vini Jr. and Wirtz

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For EA FC 25, the new TOTW 2 (Team of the Week) is now available. At MeinMMO, you can find out which players have made it into the Team of the Week.

Update, 25.09. – TOTW 2 announced: The complete Team of the Week 2 in EA Sports FC 24 is now known. You can now get it in Ultimate Team.

These are the best players in TOTW 2: The highest rating has been awarded to Vini Jr. from Real Madrid. However, some other cards also stand out with strong values.

Especially the 89-rated card of Florian Wirtz is likely to be popular among many players. But the card of Son (88) also offers decent values.

We are embedding the complete TOTW 2 here as a graphic for you:

Did the predictions for TOTW 2 come true? You can check here: The original article continues.

This is the Team of the Week: Wednesdays in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team means it’s time for a new TOTW. This team includes players who have impressed with strong performances in the past football week. These players receive improved Inform special cards that are available in packs for one week.

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These are TOTW predictions: TOTW predictions are community guesses. They try to speculate which players might make it into the Team of the Week. They provide a good overview of who could be included in the TOTW.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and not guarantees. The TOTW 2 on Wednesday could look different overall than the predictions suggest.

The prediction for Team of the Week 2 in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site futbin.

Source: futbin

Goalkeeper

  • GK: Gulácsi (RB Leipzig)

Defender

  • CB: Gabbia (AC Milan)
  • CB: Bremer (Juventus Turin)
  • CB: Singo (AS Monaco)

Midfielder

  • RM: Olise (FC Bayern München)
  • CM: Rúben Neves (Al Hilal)
  • RF: Ajibade (Atletico Madrid)
  • LM: Díaz (Liverpool FC)
  • LF: Raphinhia (FC Barcelona)

Forward

  • ST: Freigang (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • ST: Jackson (Chelsea FC)

TOTW 2 Bench:

  • GK: Henderson (Crystal Palace)
  • RB: Pol Lirola (Marseille)
  • RM: Millot (VfB Stuttgart)
  • LM: Grifo (SC Freiburg)
  • CAM: Evander (Portland Timbers)
  • LF: Moukoko (Nice)
  • ST: Toney (Al Ahli)
  • RB: Francisco Moura (FC Porto)
  • LM: Joel Monteiro (Young Boys Bern)
  • RF: Seike (Brighton)
  • ST: Leonardo Rocha (Radomiak Radom)
  • ST: Lidberg (SV Darmstadt 98)
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Strong candidates for TOTW 2 in EA Sports FC 25

  • Peter Gulacsi of RB Leipzig kept a clean sheet against St. Pauli and delivered 4 saves, allowing Leipzig to return home with a point. A spot in TOTW 2 seems quite deserved. And should Gulacsi actually receive an Inform card, it would likely be a strong option for a Bundesliga starter team.
  • Michael Olise has just joined FC Bayern this season and is already showing why Munich bought him. In the 5:0 victory against Bremen, he contributed 2 goals and 2 assists to the final result.
  • Luis Díaz scored 2 goals in Liverpool’s 3:0 victory against Bournemouth. A solid argument for securing a spot in TOTW 2.

Perhaps you’ll be lucky and get a strong TOTW card for your team. And if you want to know who the strongest players in FC 25 are, then take a look here: EA FC 25 Ratings in Ultimate Team: The most important info on the Top 100 and database of all players.

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