It was meant to serve only as an introduction, yet the audacity of her students to cheat right here particularly astonished this ethics professor.
What did the students do? Megan Fritts works as an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and she didn’t ask much of her students: Write a short text about yourselves and your expectations for this course. Sounds simple, yet the students cheated. They used the AI ChatGPT to write the essay. When confronted about it, they confessed it out loud according to Fritts.
When Megan Fritts took to X to express her astonishment, she experienced both support and backlash. However, the situation takes on a more specific note when it becomes clear what the course was about. The situation has been reported by Business Insider.
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ChatGPT fits perfectly into the course
What was the theme of the event? Fritts’ course dealt with ethics and technology. Hardly anything in modern IT technology currently touches this field as closely as ChatGPT does. And the students even engaged with the technology called ChatGPT beyond the simple introductory assignment: They had the AI generate questions for them to ask in class.
Is anyone defending the students? Yes, there are some voices on X under her post that label Fritts’ assignment as a waste of time and deny it any value as a university assignment. She responded to Business Insider by referring to the many students from other disciplines. A lot of students from unrelated fields come into courses like this, so she is very interested in what they expect from their time there.
The role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3 offers players almost unlimited possibilities. Some enjoy being truly evil – for others, it seems to happen more by accident.
What problem does the player encounter? On Reddit, a player named Separate_Solid_4211 reports her inability to achieve a “good” playthrough in the role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3: No matter what she tries, it somehow always ends in death and destruction.
She has already gone through 5 runs, and after more than 600 hours of gameplay, she comes to a conclusion: “I have a strong suspicion that I am the problem.”
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“Oops”
For her first run, Separate_Solid_4211 started classically “blind”, without much prior knowledge. As a result, she missed all companions except for Shadowheart and Lae’zel, whose quest she ignored as the main quest seemed so urgent and important – a problem that our editorial manager Schuhmann also faced with Baldur’s Gate 3.
By accident, the player also ended up siding with the Emperor, as she had no idea she had a choice – besides, he seemed friendly. In the end, she considered Shadowheart’s parents to be “unimportant” – an assessment her companion did not share.
For that, she granted Lae’zel the wish to ascend: “Oops.”
Path to Redemption?
In her next attempt, the player experimented with Dark Urge, specifically: she wanted to play a “Redemption Dark Urge” character, meaning she aimed to rehabilitate herself throughout the game. However, Separate_Solid_4211 quickly realized how easy it is to lie directly to everyone’s face.
Even after a severed hand, a dead squirrel, and a murdered bard, the player still thought she was on her path to redemption. However, this came to a halt when she allowed Astarion to ascend.
Tactical Calculation
For her 3rd run, the player chose the difficulty level “Tactician” and a Dark Urge Paladin with a vow of devotion, promising to be “the most well-behaved girl of all time.” She was determined not to break her vow.
However, Separate_Solid_4211 broke the vow 5 times right away, and she also got involved with the Emperor again, turning Karlach into a mind flayer – only to once again find out online that she was a bad person.
“My soul fell in love with Gale”
During her 4th playthrough, it was time for an Honour Run. However, since this is not an easy undertaking, the player adhered to the principle: Don’t try anything in the Honour Run that you haven’t done before – and for Separate_Solid_4211, this meant reuniting with the Emperor.
One thing made this run different from all the others: For the first time, the player rescued Gale from the portal. “I fell in love with Gale. My Tav fell in love with Gale. My soul fell in love with Gale,” said the player.
But then she blew up her favorite wizard, resulting in a well-deserved (?) Honour Run victory and a 20-minute crying fit.
This is the good ending, right?
In her 5th run, Separate_Solid_4211 set out to reclaim her Gale. As she writes, it is not yet completed. To atone for her past misdeeds, the player created a Durge Cleric.
She didn’t want to spoil her choices between a divine and a human Gale in advance, so she made the choice that she believed was the best for Gale according to her cleric’s opinion. “Well, as it turns out, my cleric is a jealous little brat. […] God-Gale is clearly the good ending here. Right? OR?”
The e-sports player s1mple had the status of a legend in CS:GO. Now he is ending his break to prove his skills in CS2 as well.
Who is it about? Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev is considered one of the best CS:GO players of all time. The 26-year-old Ukrainian has played for HellRaisers, FlipSid3 Tactics, and Team Liquid during his career. However, s1mple reached the peak of his career at Natus Vincere (NaVi).
For NaVi, s1mple played from 2016 to 2023 and won several highly rewarded tournaments during this time, including IEM Cologne in July 2021 and the Intel Grand Slam in September of the same year.
For his performances at various competitions, he was awarded the best player of the year in 2018, 2021, and 2022, and was also a title contender in 2019 and 2020.
On October 26, 2023, s1mple announced that he would take a break from Counter-Strike because he needed to sort out some documents and take care of people in his life (via X.com).
Since the release of CS2, fans of the Ukrainian have been waiting for him to showcase his skills in the current installment of the shooter and to celebrate his return.
Now s1mple is returning at least temporarily as an active player, but not for the team with which he celebrated so many successes.
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Which team is s1mple playing for now? S1mple is still under contract with NaVi but will be playing on loan for Team Falcons for the next three months (via navi.gg). During s1mple’s loan, the qualification for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 will also take place, in which s1mple will participate for Falcons.
The move to Team Falcons is a noticeable athletic downgrade for s1mple, as NaVi finished the last IEM Cologne in August 2024 in 2nd place, while Team Falcons could only manage 9th-12th place.
At Team Falcons, s1mple will play alongside Snappi, Magisk, maden, and dupreeh. The current coach of the team is zonic.
What does that have to do with Ronaldo? S1mple’s temporary move to Team Falcons reminds some fans on Reddit of the recent transfer of professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has been playing for the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr since 2023, where the multiple world footballer has little prospects for sporting success – at least by international standards. One user writes on Reddit: “This is the CS counterpart to Ronaldo going to Saudi Arabia.”
Also, the e-sports organization Team Falcons has its origins in Saudi Arabia, which reinforces the comparison. On the other hand, some users note that s1mple will still have to compete against the best players in the team. They see this differently with Ronaldo.
Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler is supposed to be the savior in a game on Steam, but then he sabotages his team because he feels treated unfairly.
Trymacs played the tactical shooter Ready or Not during a livestream, where players take on the role of a SWAT team and must handle various dangerous situations as police officers.
Alongside Trymacs were other well-known streamers, including Zarbex, eliasn97, Max Schradin, and NiklasWilson, all of whom played together as a team. However, during the gaming session, a small scandal occurred and Trymacs turned against his allies.
Here you can see a trailer for Ready or Not:
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Ready or Not shows a new trailer for the full release
Trymacs turns from police officer to ruthless extortionist
How did Trymacs become a criminal? While the streamers were freeing the building from criminals and securing the hostages held there, a shot accidentally fired from one of the streamers and hit Trymacs’ character.
Trymacs then addressed his teammates and aimed his weapon at one of the hostages: “Who shot me? You need to admit it now!” he demanded. But when none of the streamers confessed to the friendly fire, Trymacs counted down from 5 and subsequently shot one of the hostages.
Zarbex was not pleased with this action and confronted Trymacs. He responded with loud shouting: “We played the gas station 6 times and I got shot 6 times! Why is no one admitting it?!” Shortly after, Trymacs shot another hostage and remarked: “I could do this all day.”
A edit of the “Ready or Not” round was published on Trymacs’ YouTube channel. Here you can see around 8:30 how the disaster began and escalated:
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Ultimately, Trymacs’ behavior led to the mission’s failure, as the police killed too many civilians during the operation. This is something that incurs penalties in Ready or Not.
What kind of game is Ready or Not? The tactical shooter Ready or Not (PC) is a realistic police simulation. The goal of the game is to represent the operations of a police special unit.
Accordingly, you must free buildings from different dangerous situations with your SWAT team in the various PvE levels. It is particularly important to act tactically and attentively, as not all people in the buildings are villains. Those who are too quick on the trigger might hit a hostage or other civilians – and that incurs point penalties.
Tactical action also requires a certain caution. You must open doors slowly and be aware of booby traps, scout rooms, and take out enemies strategically. Ideally, you can even apprehend a criminal alive, even if they are heavily armed themselves.
To trick your opponents in EA FC 25, you should know a few skill moves. Here we show you two new tricks that are very effective.
If you want to score goals in FC 25, you need to get past the opposing defenders. The best and most effective way: skill moves. However, these are not always easy to learn, and many tricks are well-known and can be read by attentive opponents.
However, you can now gain an advantage by learning two of the new skill moves in EA FC 25 while not everyone knows them yet. We will show them to you and explain how they work.
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What are these tricks? In this article, we will show you two skill moves that have been added to EA FC 25. The tricks are not too difficult to execute, but they are very effective for getting past opposing defenders.
The L1 Berba Spin
This is the new Berba Spin: The new L1 Berba Spin allows you to shield the ball and turn into a good shooting position. The special thing is that at the end of the trick, the player quickly changes direction, which should particularly confuse the opponents.
You can see what the trick looks like in the following video by STYLO (via YouTube).
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This is the new Trickster Shot Fake: This new skill move resembles the classic ball roll, but it is much faster and excellent for tighter situations. The player rolls the ball over the sole and quickly changes direction. This is especially effective for clearing your way in the penalty area and sliding the ball into the net.
You can also see in a video from STYLO what the trick looks like in the game:
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How to execute the skill move: The execution is very simple. You just need to perform a shot fake. If you do this with a player who has the Trickster playstyle, he will automatically perform the brand new Trickster Shot Fake.
You press the shot button and then quickly press the pass button.
Important: The trick only works if your player has the Trickster playstyle. This is also valid for silver.
What do you think of the new tricks in FC 25? Are you incorporating any of them into your trick repertoire? Feel free to let us know in the comments! If you generally want to get better in EA FC 25, we have some useful tips for you: 7 tips for the release that will improve your game right away
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The creators of the critically failed survival game The Day Before made a comeback at the end of September 2024 and vowed to be transparent and honest in the future. However, there are already accusations against their new game on Steam.
What game is it about? Escape Factory is supposed to be the new game from the makers of the notorious survival flop The Day Before. On X, formerly Twitter, the developers signaled a new era for their studio: “Fntastic 2.0” is supposed to be honest, transparent, and professional.
At the same time, the developers announced their new game and started a campaign on Kickstarter to finance it. However, players smelled a scam, similar to The Day Before – and it seems they are right.
This was the story with The Day Before:
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The Day Before: Between Fraud and Incompetence
Allegedly Honest New Game a Cheap Asset Flip
What is wrong with the game? Users on social media have identified Escape Factory as what is known as an asset flip. These are games that are assembled from pre-made assets without showing any significant original contribution.
The Steam player Occular Malice listed all the assets from Escape Factory that he could find in a forum post. For example, the networking, the lobby, and the matchmaking are cited as examples of “Unity Demo Code,” which can be used to learn about developing multiplayer games.
Many other assets from the game are also said to come from the Unity Store, many of which are available for free.
Fntastic reacted to the revelation by apparently having posts deleted from the Steam forum. However, a backup of Occular Malice’s post is still accessible via the WaybackMachine.
There were also talks of an asset flip with the critically failed The Day Before. Meanwhile, on X, the developers assure that all assets have been legally acquired. They also emphasize that they created the artwork and music for Escape Factory themselves.
In general, it is not uncommon for smaller developers to rely on pre-made asset packs, especially when they have a good idea but lack the corresponding artistic talent. Even the developer of the Steam hit Vampire Survivors originally used such packs but later had them revised by an artist.
Author Masashi Kishimoto has put several big obstacles in the way of his hero in the manga and anime Naruto. Among them are some really nasty villains. We have ranked the most powerful among them here in the power ranking.
Warning, Spoilers: In this article, you will read spoilers about the entire story of Naruto.
How did we choose the villains? We focused here on the antagonists who are not just Naruto’s opponents but are also truly evil. Haku and Zabuza from the first arc, for example, are simply ninjas hired by the opposing side – they were basically just doing their job.
We also did not consider an Itachi Uchiha here. He ultimately turned out to be a hero who made himself look like a villain to protect what he loves. Additionally, victims of manipulations by greater baddies, like the Oto Quintet from Otogakure, are excluded.
We also ruled out final boss Kaguya: She only enters the game at the very end, and she is actually not a human (anymore). For this reason, we also excluded Zetsu from the selection.
But to make a long story short: Let’s get into the ranking!
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If Naruto and Sasuke had already had all those abilities shown in the video in their battle against the villains ranked here, they would have had no problem with them:
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Rank 6: Tobirama Senju
Tobirama Senju is not a villain in the sense that he killed many people or committed war crimes. But his hatred for the Uchiha and the structures he implemented in Konohagakure because of it are the reason for many problems that Naruto has to deal with:
Tobirama was the loudest opposing voice when it came to whether the Uchiha, as losers of the war, should be granted equal status alongside the Senju in Konoha.
As Hokage, he established the Konoha police, which he tasked the Uchiha with as their primary responsibility. This way, he wanted to keep an eye on the clan permanently. He did not offer them other important positions.
Moreover, he allocated settlement areas to the Uchiha in Konoha that were located outside the village core.
These measures led to the Uchiha becoming increasingly isolated over the years. The clan itself did not cover itself in glory either and bullied the villagers. However, without the structures created by Tobirama, the clan’s coup plans would never have emerged, which were abruptly ended by Itachi Uchiha.
Rank 6 in the power ranking of villains was secured by the second Hokage not only through his politics but also through his high fighting power: He is a master of all three arts – Tai-, Nin-, and Gen-Jutsu. He even killed Madara Uchiha’s younger brother Izuna. Although he cannot compare to his own older brother Hashirama, only a few in this ranking can.
Tobirama is particularly known as the genius (?) behind Edo Tensei, the jutsu that can revive and control the dead.
Just before Tobirama and ranked fifth is Danzo Shimura. He is one of the elders in Konohagakure but performs his role more in the shadows: As the leader of the actually dissolved ANBU subgroup Ne or Root, he leads a squad of absolutely loyal shinobi.
Under his leadership, the ninjas primarily carried out undercover missions and assassinations. However, Danzo did not only manipulate his (political) opponents but also his own people – as Kabuto Yakushi had to experience firsthand.
In fact, Danzo always wanted to become Hokage and repeatedly tried to secure the position through coup attempts. Tsunade, as the fifth Hokage, is a thorn in his side as she is the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju and follows the teachings of her old master, the third Hokage. When Tsunade is briefly incapacitated, he finally takes power for himself.
As an old man of about 72 to 73 years, one might think Danzo could have left his best times as a shinobi behind him. In fact, however, he remains an incredibly powerful opponent: In the battle with Sasuke after the conference of the five Kage, he not only reveals that he possesses the powerful Sharingan of Shisui Uchiha, but has plastered his arm with ten additional Sharingan.
Danzo always presents himself as an old fragile man. The appearance is deceptive.
Additionally, Danzo conducted experiments on himself and transplanted cells of the first Hokage with Orochimaru’s help. As a result, he even masters the rare Moku-Ton, which only Yamato can otherwise master among the living characters.
Sasuke Uchiha ultimately defeats Danzo. However, the battle is no easy one, and Danzo pulls out all the stops. A well-deserved fifth place.
On the next page, we continue with ranks four to two.
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a co-op shooter that was released in 2022 for PC and Xbox. After a rocky start, the developers polished the action game over months and years. Now, players say that it is finally in a good state – and it is currently heavily discounted on Steam.
Warhammer 40.000: Darktide – Der Trailer zum neuen Update „Unlocked and Loaded“
What’s new: On August 25, the new free update “Unlocked and Loaded” was released, surprisingly 2 days ahead of the planned release. The update overhauls one of the key aspects of the genre, loot.
Since its release, players have complained about being quite limited in weapon selection. The progress that can be achieved is tied to random buffs and is often interrupted when new weapons are found. That is all different now:
You now gain experience by using or sacrificing weapons to increase your “mastery”. Along the way, you will unlock various things: Blessing Points, “Marks” and Perks.
Blessing Points grant you different levels of Blessings, essentially buffs for your weapon. Blessings are no longer consumed, but you can apply them as often as you like to various weapons – similar to the Codex in Diablo 4.
“Marks” are different versions or quality levels of the respective weapon type.
perks are characteristics of the weapon that you can enhance while leveling.
Instead of always using new weapons, you can now simply bring weapons to their maximum potential through the upgrade system. This is intended to prevent you from having to give up your favorite weapon just because you find something better.
The updates over the years have contributed to Darktide being rated significantly better. On Steam, the reviews have risen to 78% positive ratings and are thus “mostly positive”.
Users praise: With all the improvements, Darktide is finally the game it should have been at release. Every patch makes the game better and it is a great co-op shooter. In particular, the gameplay itself is said to be excellent.
Even players who got into Warhammer 40,000 through Space Marine 2 are now trying Darktide and are thrilled. Criticism remains for the still missing content, such as bot games and the resulting multiplayer compulsion, as well as the limited variety of weapons with too much grind.
It is one of the legendary Pokémon from the eighth generation, Sword & Shield. Its counterpart is Zamazenta, which will also return to Pokémon GO soon, as the October events of 2024 show.
But we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves. Because Zacian certainly deserves some attention.
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Why you should catch a Zacian in Pokémon GO
Is Zacian strong? Yes, Zacian is a strong monster in Pokémon GO – and this is true in several categories.
Zacian is a good Fairy-type attacker. Although it lacks a quick attack of that type, it can be very helpful when battling against Dragon-type Pokémon, for example.
Moreover, Zacian is a strong Pokémon in the PvP battle league, specifically: in the Master League.
However, to be competitive in the Master League, Zacian needs a lot of candies for leveling up. This is something you should keep in mind.
Shiny Zacian: For shiny collectors, the current Zacian raids are a highlight, as you can catch it in its shimmering variant for the first time ever in Pokémon GO. Additionally, it is generally considered a rare shiny, as it is also not easy to obtain a shiny Zacian in the main games.
An exciting future: Currently, only the “Heroic Warrior” form of Zacian is available in Pokémon GO. However, there is another variant, the “King of Swords” form. This one has incredibly strong stats.
Catching a strong specimen now could be worth it. And even if you are just hunting for extra Zacian candies, that could also pay off.
Overall, you could say: Your daily free raid pass is certainly well spent on Zacian. The monster has not been available for a long time and is still missing in the collection of many trainers. So grab it while you can, before it leaves the raids again. If you need tips for battling, we have them here for you: The best counters against Zacian in Pokémon GO.
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One of the most anticipated moments in the history of The Lord of the Rings was portrayed by the creators of the seriesThe Rings of Power with many gaps. The depth of the siege of Eregion is almost entirely missing from the series.
Which battle is it about? It is about the siege of the city of Eregion, where the Elves live. Sauron deceives the Elves to participate in the creation of the Rings and ultimately subjugate the peoples of Middle-earth. Eventually, his true identity is revealed and he attacks Eregion.
You can get a first impression of “The Rings of Power” with the trailer:
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Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: The official trailer for the series
The series cannot keep up with the original work
What does the original work describe? Tolkien describes Eregion in his work as a place characterized by beauty and rich culture. The fact that this place now has to suffer such great sorrow marks a turning point for Middle-earth and heralds an era of darkness.
During this siege, terrible acts occur. For example, Sauron uses the corpse of Celebrimbor as a banner to motivate his troops. These acts represent the darkness that Sauron brings with him.
Sauron’s goal is not only to win Eregion for himself, but he also wants to break the spirit of the Elves. He wants to subjugate them. Tolkien highlights the despair of the Elves in his original work, making Sauron’s actions all the more horrific.
This depiction of Sauron is an important aspect of his characterization. As a reader, one learns his true personality.
Elrond’s heroic deeds as a protagonist also lose their luster in the series (via YouTube)
What is different in the series? The cruelty present in Tolkien’s original work is almost entirely absent in the series. Although The Rings of Power prepares for a season finale with the final battle, it disappoints rather than delivers what was promised in the previous episodes.
Within the episode, the conflict becomes smaller. It starts as a field assault, transitions into a cavalry attack, and ends almost in hand-to-hand combat at the city walls.
The cruelty is essential to understand what this siege means for the Elves. What emotional and psychological damage they suffer from it. This is noted by Chema Mansilla from 3DJuegos.
The representation in the series lacks depth; it does not convey the tragedy of Sauron’s actions. The omission of details may lead viewers to not fully grasp what the events mean for all of Middle-earth.
The 2nd season of HBO’s The Last of Us is set to release in 2025, but after the first trailer, many fans are unsure if they are ready for it. The series tackles the harrowing story of The Last of Us Part 2.
What is The Last of Us about? The series is based on the video games of the same name by developer Naughty Dog, in which a fungus transforms humans into zombie-like monsters. In this world, Ellie and Joel meet, and over time, they develop a close father-daughter relationship.
The second season will deal with the story of The Last of Us Part 2. Ellie and Joel have settled in with his brother Tommy in Jackson, a small community. However, one day, this idyll is set to come to a tragic end. Players know the reason, and the trailer for Season 2 hints at it as well.
You can watch the trailer here:
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The trailer for Season 2 of The Last of Us really pulls at the heartstrings
What does the trailer show? At the beginning, Joel is seen with a blonde woman, who is presumably a therapist. She asks him to start, but Joel remains silent, and instead, we see images from Jackson and later events in the story.
The new trailer opens old wounds
Some new characters from the game are already visible in the trailer, including Dina, Jesse, Isaac, and Abby. For those who have played Part 2, many scenes will already seem familiar. Great effort has been made to accurately recreate them.
How are fans reacting? In the comments under the trailer on YouTube, most are sure that the upcoming season will not be a walk in the park. Some even doubt whether they can bring themselves to watch it at all.
jfsm9614: “Oh, this season is going to hurt… a lot.”
Jerrshington: “I don’t know if I’ll ever be ready for this season… But I would love to try.”
Season 6 of Diablo 4 kicks off in October and brings new content and new skills for all classes into the game. The expert “Rob2628” is already showcasing the powerful “Q-Tip” build with the new skill for barbarians.
On the PTR for Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred, Blizzard recently tested the new features, items, and skills. There are also some changes affecting the base game.
The changes coming to Diablo 4 in October include a new leveling system and new difficulty levels.
What kind of build is this? Rob2628, an expert on Diablo and particularly barbarians, tested the new features on the PTR that ran in early September. There, he built a powerful “Mighty Throw” build that deals substantial damage. He calls it the “Q-Tip Barbarian” because the thrown weapons look like cotton swabs.
With this build, the expert managed to complete the Pit on level 100 in under 10 minutes. In the YouTube video, damage numbers fly up to half a million.
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Enormous damage with “Cotton Swabs”
How does the build work? Essentially, the build revolves around throwing “Q-Tips” and dealing enormous damage. The build relies on overpower damage and high attack speed.
The main skill of the build is the new weapon mastery skill “Mighty Throw,” which allows you to throw your weapon, causing 60% weapon damage on impact and sticking into the ground. While embedded in the ground, it deals 20% weapon damage every second for 4 seconds:
You spam the Mighty Throw skill and throw “Q-Tips.”
For your ultimate, you use Ancestors’ Call.
Regarding item affixes, you focus on resource regeneration, critical hit chance, overpower damage, and attack speed.
The aspects on the items build on the skill and allow Mighty Throw to deal even more damage.
Hardening the items gives you a chance to cast Mighty Throw twice. You also focus on overpower damage and cooldown reduction for the ultimate.
As runes, the expert recommends Zec and Ohm. Zec reduces the cooldown of your ultimate, and Ohm increases your movement speed and the damage you deal. Here you can find an overview of all runes coming with Vessel of Hatred.
Mighty Throw: Throws your weapon, which causes 60% weapon damage on impact and sticks into the ground. While embedded, your weapon pulses, dealing 20% weapon damage every second for 4 seconds.
Battle Cry: Let out a battle cry that increases your movement speed by 50% and your resource generation by 30% for 6 seconds. Movement speed and resource generation of nearby allies is increased for 3 seconds.
Ancestors’ Call: Summons 3 ancestors that support you in battle for 6 seconds.
Hammer of Ancestors: Slams your hammer down with the wrath of the ancestors, causing X damage in a concentrated area.
Charge: Becomes unstoppable and charges forward, colliding with enemies and then dealing a blow for 25% damage and knocking them back.
Steel Grip: Throws three chains that deal X damage and pull enemies in.
In October, fans of Diablo 4 can expect not only changes to the base game but also a ton of new content. With “Vessel of Hatred,” rune words are coming into play that could play a role in many builds. Additionally, the Spiritborn, the first new class in Diablo 4, is coming in. The new season starts simultaneously with the expansion. You can find out which content you can play for free from the updates here: Diablo 4: Season 6 and Vessel of Hatred launch simultaneously – What can I play for free, and what costs money?
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An unusual combination has just emerged on Twitch. A former member of the SEK special forces is playing a police simulation game with loud Twitch streamers.
Who is it about? The German streamer and YouTuber “Kuni331” has recently gained a bit of hype on Twitch and has seen considerable growth in his streaming over the past two weeks.
Kuni is a former member of the SEK, a special unit of the state police. He served there for 4.5 years. The knowledge and expertise he gathered during his service, he now shares on YouTube and Twitch. For example, Kuni reacts to real situations and police operations, interpreting the events based on his experience and expertise.
Additionally, Kuni frequently plays the realistic tactical shooter “Ready or Not,” where one must defuse various dangerous situations as a member of a SWAT team, including hostage situations, bomb threats, and the swatting of a streamer.
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Ready or Not shows a new trailer for the full release
What’s happening on Kuni’s channel now? For about 2 weeks, Kuni has been playing Ready or Not with the streamers Max Schradin and Zarbex, who are known as a very loud duo that enjoys provoking and egging each other on.
Kuni acts in the joint streams as something like the instructor. He shows his streamer colleagues how they should position themselves at doors, enter a room, and move through the building in the manner of a real special unit – of course, only in very general terms and without revealing any secret tactics of the SEK.
Along with Max Schradin, Kuni also reacted to a documentary about the Gladbeck hostage-taking, which put the German media world into a state of emergency in 1988.
As a result of the joint streams, Kuni has recorded significant growth on Twitch.
How significant is Kuni’s growth? In the past 14 days, about 4,500 followers have joined the channel of the former SEK officer, bringing him to a total of 17,400.
This was also noticeable in the viewer numbers. While Kuni had an average of 171 viewers in August 2024, the number rose in the past 14 days by around 540% to an average of 468 viewers (as of September 27, 2024, via Sullygnome).
The announcement of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for the PS5 is filled with people who find the remaster too polished and prefer the original. A developer responds to the criticism and explains what exactly changes were made.
Which game is it about? During the State of Play 2024, several new games were announced, but especially many remastered titles. This includes a revised version of Horizon Zero Dawn for the PlayStation 5, which is set to be released on October 31, 2024, and brings with it the following innovations:
3D audio and implementation of haptic feedback
higher resolution and improved shaders and textures
better character models
new motion capture for dialogues and improved camera
Players who own the original version, whether on PC or PS4, can upgrade to the remastered version for only 10 euros.
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Horizon Forbidden West – Gameplay Trailer
Aloy appears smudged and made up
What is being criticized? With the release of the announcement trailer on YouTube, many fans of the games are taking a close look at the differences. Many photos from the original PS4 version are placed next to the remaster.
Many players feel that the original version is perceived as better than the revised one (via X). Another point of criticism is that Aloy now looks like she has been given an Instagram filter (via X).
In Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the same character and face model is used as seen in Forbidden West. It is somewhat ironic that this very model, which some found ‘ugly’ back then, is now considered too polished by others.
Some even say that Aloy now looks like a controversial AI image with which a user had “beautified” the protagonist back then.
Developer responds to the criticism
The developer Jan-Bart van Beek, who works at Guerrilla Games, participated in the discussion on X. He explains the differences in a post, which you can see here:
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According to him, the lighting of the character model has been adjusted, the skin tones have been matched, and the shadows of the hair have also been improved. The slight blurriness of the image, which many were disgruntled about, comes from motion blur.
In the PS4 image, motion blur is off, while it is on in the remastered version. This is how this significant difference occurs.
Additionally, other factors may also play a role, such as the hardware on which the recordings were made. The comparison image of the remaster comes from the stream, so the image could also be additionally compressed.
What other criticisms are there? Many voices express their dissatisfaction that a game from 2017 is getting a remastered version, despite many classics from the PS3 still not having received an overhaul.
It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes.” We summarize the most important news in the world’s best genre. Look forward tothe early access launch of Throne and Liberty, the World-First race in WoW, and much more.
There are first impressions of the new PvP zone in New World Aeternum … seems fun. By the way, with New World Aeternum, the “Season of Opportunity” will also start simultaneously. More information can be found on newworld.com. There is also a FAQ about what will happen with the servers when Aeternum and the console versions arrive, available via newworld.com.
On September 25, 2024, there was an update for Lost Ark to make adjustments to anti-cheat and to place gifts into all players’ inventories – read more on playlostark.com.
On September 29, 2024, the Producer’s Letter LIVE Part 83 for Final Fantasy XIV will take place, find out more on finalfantasyxiv.com.
With “Varlamore: The Rising Darkness,” the next update for Old School RuneScape has been released (via runescape.com).
SWTOR is preparing for the new MacOS launcher with a test, via swtor.com.
A new Producer’s Letter for EverQuest II has been released for September 2024 (via everquest2.com). It includes a small story teaser for the next expansion.
Players of EVE Online have noticed a strange structure in Zarzakh, which appeared on the same day the Drifter siege ended (via mmorpg.com).
This is what happened with MMORPGs in development:
Currently, on EA Sports FC 25, the servers are down as of September 27, 2024 – right on time for the release and the start of the first event. We will tell you what we already know about the server outage.
Update, 09/27/24 at 21:36: By now, the situation seems to have calmed down and the servers seem to be mostly accessible again. However, there has not been any further update from EA.
Update, 09/27/24 at 20:44: EA Sports has since spoken via X and confirmed that there are problems with the servers on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The team is actively looking for a solution.
When the servers might come back online, the developer studio did not reveal. Here you can see the tweet:
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No joining Ultimate Team possible: If you try to log into Ultimate Team, you will be greeted with the following message: “A connection to Ultimate Team is currently not possible. You are returning to the main menu.” Other players receive the message: “Unable to connect.”
And shortly thereafter, you will be thrown back to the main menu. So, playing online matches in Ultimate Team is not possible at the moment. You also cannot manage your team, complete SBCs, or open packs.
Server down right at the start of the RTTK event: The timing of the server outage is extremely unfortunate, as EA FC 25 has just officially launched today and the first event started at 7:00 PM with the RTTK event (Road to the Knockouts).
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for the career mode
EA FC 25 – How long will the server problems last?
When will the servers be back? Unfortunately, we cannot say. EA Sports has spoken up, but has not yet given a timeframe for when the problem might be resolved.
But expect that the servers may be down for a while, as there should currently be a large influx due to the release.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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:
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:
Game
RTX 4090
RTX 4080 Super
Call of Duty: MW2
151 (187)
117 (135)
Hogwarts Legacy
54.1 (64.5)
41.5 (65.7)
Cyberpunk 2077
52.6 (87.1)
39.8 (65.9)
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
104.6
88.5
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.
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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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.
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 €.
