Today, the long-awaited web app for EA FC 25 is being released. With backup codes, you are prepared for login issues.
Login issues with the web app: Although the web app for EA FC 25 Ultimate Team is not live yet, it will be released on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. You can find all information about the launch of the web app here:
Why do I need backup codes? It is possible that the launch of the web app causes everyone to want to log in at the same time. And that has often led to login issues in the past.
The precise problem with previous FIFA/FC releases was always: Players had to verify themselves again to access the web app.
To this end, EA sends a corresponding code via email. However, with previous releases, it happened that this took a very long time because so many users wanted their code at the same time.
Now, however, you can try to prepare in advance with a backup code and bypass the potential problem. We will show you how to do this.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
How to use backup codes for EA FC 25
This is how backup codes work: This is another verification option at EA that you can prepare for now. With them, you can log in if the email with the verification code simply does not arrive.
How to get backup codes:
Log in to your EA account (via EA.com), through the user icon in the top right corner.
If you land back on the main page, click on the icon again.
Select account settings.
Click on “Security”.
There you will find the backup code section, where you need to click on “View”.
You may receive a verification code via email for this. This is not yet the correct code. However, you need this code to display the other codes.
Therefore, it is crucial that you take this step before the web app release, as otherwise you could encounter the same problem again.
Now you will receive 6 personal codes that you can write down and use for login.
Do not share these codes, as they can be used to log into your EA accounts. Keep them safe or delete them after use.
If there are login issues at the launch of the web app as before, you at least have one more option to log in.
However, please note that in the web app you can only access the management aspects of Ultimate Team – real gameplay on the virtual soccer field will only be available with early access on Friday.
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The Hell Hordes are a go-to place for gold, materials, and items in Diablo 4. A player has now showcased their special drop: a mythical Unique.
With Season 5, a new endgame activity has been introduced in Diablo 4: the “Infernal Hordes”, or in German: Hell Hordes. The activity is based on monster waves, and finally, you fight against three bosses. If you defeat them, you can open chests with the collected “Burning Ether”.
Additionally, there is a large chest that you can open once – it drops items with larger affixes and has a chance to drop Uniques as well. One player had particularly good luck. Others are also reporting really good loot drops.
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 5, the season of the hell hordes
What items have players received?On Reddit, a player shows off their strong loot drop. In their screenshot, it is clear that they received a mythical Unique from the chest in the Hell Hordes. In a comment, the user explains that it is the headpiece “Andariel’s Visage”.
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Some users react with surprise. For example, Chance_Permission_76 writes: “Nice, good to know that this is possible.” Other users report in the comments about their own mythical drops that they received in the Hell Hordes:
nttnppst writes that he received the sword “Doombringer” at level 3
shoognite received the chest armor “Tyrael’s Might” as a drop at level 4 of the Hell Hordes
The mentioned items are Mythic Uniques. The Mythics are powerful, rare items for all classes that make many builds even stronger or exceptionally powerful.
Individual users ask the post creator in the comments whether the drop chance is related to the level of the Hell Hordes. He himself received the mythical headpiece at level 8 – the most difficult level. In response, he states that he doesn’t believe that makes a difference. The drop chance is generally very low.
Why is everyone currently farming this content? The Hell Hordes are currently particularly popular in Diablo 4 for various reasons. On one hand, players receive important crafting materials for Masterworking there, rendering the dungeon in the season practically unnecessary.
And even if you need gold, this activity is the best go-to place. The higher the level of the Hell Hordes, the more monster waves there are, and the more Ether you can collect.
Additionally, the activity has a good monster density. In the PTR for Season 5, the Hell Hordes were still very unpopular – they simply weren’t fun for players during testing. Afterward, Blizzard revamped the mode, and many players now think: The Hell Hordes are the best thing that could happen to Diablo 4.
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Remnant II will soon receive its final major DLC expansion. This will be released along with a free Boss Rush mode for all players.
What is it about? Remnant II is the sequel to Remnant: From the Ashes, a third-person shooter with Soulslike elements and a strong focus on co-op with up to two additional players. According to the developers, The Dark Horizon is the third and final DLC for the game.
In Remnant II, you will venture as one of the last survivors of humanity into unknown worlds, where you must confront deadly monsters and tough bosses. You can do this alone or with up to two teammates.
You can watch the trailer for the new DLC here:
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Remnant 2: The Official Trailer for The Dark Horizon, the Last Major DLC for the Coop Shooter on Steam
What do we know about the DLC? The Dark Horizon leads players to a mysterious place where time has stood still. The civilization that once lived here has long disappeared – only their robots have remained. Over time, these have become corrupted and hostile.
The Dark Horizon includes a new story, new dungeons, a new gliding system, new equipment, and a new archetype called “The Overseer.” Additionally, there will be new allies; the trailer already shows a small friendly drone.
Overview of the new Boss Rush mode
In addition to the paid DLC, there will also be a free update. This update will include, among other things, the new Boss Rush mode where you will face hordes of enemies and bosses. You can play this either solo or in co-op, just like the main game.
Equipment and weapons found in this mode will carry over to the main game. However, there will also be temporary buffs available only in Boss Rush. You can choose from three difficulty levels, which seemingly differ mainly in their length:
Triple Threat (three bosses)
Trial by Fire (seven bosses)
The Gauntlet (nineteen bosses)
How do I get the DLC? Owners of the Ultimate Edition of Remnant II will receive the DLC for free, while everyone else can purchase it starting September 24, 2024, for €9.75.
With the “Overseer,” buyers of The Dark Horizon get a new class to try out. However, if you just want to jump into the new Boss Rush mode for now, you might be interested in our article on the best classes in the game: Remnant II: The 3 Best Classes – With Locations and Why They Are So Good
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The Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler encountered an uncomfortable situation during a joint stream with his colleague Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller. He then explained that such incidents are the reason he no longer reads his chat.
What was the situation? Trymacs played the game We Were Here Expeditions with his Twitch colleague Papaplatte on September 13, 2024. When he wanted to interact with his viewers in the chat, it went completely wrong.
A clip on YouTube shows Trymacs reading out an insulting message from a viewer.
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“I won’t do that again”
What was the message? Trymacs and Papaplatte were still in the first minutes of the game when Trymacs noticed a message in his chat that consisted of vile insults and seemed completely unprovoked.
We will refrain from quoting the exact wording here.
How did the streamers handle it? Trymacs appeared unfazed by the insults. He read the message dryly and had the person banned by his mods.
In conclusion, he stated: “I thought I would not only play the game but also check the chat every now and then. But I won’t do that again.” Fortunately, it seems these arbitrary insults do not affect him too much but rather amuse him.
His colleague Papaplatte also seems amused by the situation and can hardly contain his laughter while reading the messages.
Were there any other incidents? Aside from that one uncomfortable message, there were no further incidents from the viewers. However, throughout their joint playthrough, it becomes obvious what a chaotic duo they are.
In a clip on YouTube, we can see how Trymacs has to lead Papaplatte over a wooden bridge to prevent him from being hit by wooden swings. However, when Trymacs explains to him how to best cross the bridge, Papaplatte essentially does the exact opposite of what he was told.
The latest patch of Helldivers 2 was recently released and is causing a lot of discussion in the community. The player count on Steam has risen to 40,000 since the patch release.
Which patch are we talking about? The developers of Helldivers 2 uploaded a video about patch 01.001.100 on YouTube on September 17. This major patch mainly included numerous buffs, but also nerfs from earlier patches were reversed.
The patch seems to be well received by players so far, as the player count on Steam increased from 20,000 to 40,000 on the day of the patch release (via SteamDB).
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Helldivers 2: The Official Trailer for Chemical Agents Warbond
Community is happy with the new patch
What aspects does the community like about the patch? In a thread on Reddit, players are discussing the changes and overall, the community seems very satisfied with this patch, as the increased player numbers indicate.
SirRosstopher particularly highlights in a comment on Reddit how cool he finds that desert planets are now only affected by intense heat during the day. At night, there is no longer a modifier or instead extreme cold. With over 2,000 upvotes, the community also shows enthusiasm for this change.
The user Snoo_63003 also expresses in a comment on Reddit his excitement about the patch. He particularly likes the buffs mentioned earlier, especially the buff for the railgun, crossbow, and thermite regarding damage. For example, the damage of the crossbow was increased from 150 to 350.
Are there also points that the community rates negatively? So far, there is hardly any criticism of the latest patch of Helldivers 2. Nevertheless, despite the many positive words from the community, there are also some negative feedbacks. User ButchyBanana shares on Reddit that he is particularly disappointed that the Purifier did not receive a buff and in his view could potentially be the weakest weapon in the game.
However, other users are trying to cheer the player up and mention that another balance patch is expected to be released soon as part of the developers’ 60-day plan.
You have six classes to choose from in Space Marine 2, but which one is the best? Participate in our survey and show us your favorite!
In Space Marine 2, you have 6 different classes available in the “Eternal War” and “Missions” modes. Each class has different abilities and weapons. But is there one class that particularly stands out and is clearly the best choice?
In our survey, you have the chance to choose what you think is the best class in Space Marine 2.
An overview of the classes
If you’re unsure which class to choose, we will briefly summarize the 6 options for you:
Many players in Baldur’s Gate 3 attack only a few times per round. However, with the right setup, you can attack 16 times per round and possibly even more.
How can you attack more than once per round? In Baldur’s Gate 3, there are countless different abilities, items, and buffs that allow your character to perform additional actions and bonus actions – and that with the best class for beginners.
On Reddit, players have now asked how many attacks are possible per round with a character. The right setup is crucial.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is now over a year old and the developers reveal your secrets in the video:
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is 1 year old and to celebrate the creators share your dirty secrets
One Class Makes It Possible
Which class is relevant? The “Fighter” class provides exactly the right foundation for many attacks. In our tier list, it ranks only in A-tier, but it is perfect for this specific purpose.
The Reddit community shows how: Fighters receive an extra attack at level 5 and level 11 respectively. That’s a free additional attack whenever an attack action occurs. That alone accounts for 9 attacks:
3 from one attack + extra attacks
3 more when a speed potion is consumed
3 more from “Breath Control”, a fighter ability that allows for another action
With the Elixir of Bloodlust, another 3 attacks are possible after defeating an enemy – so 12 in total. Additionally, your character can use “Terazul”, a consumable item that grants a haste-like effect. That stacks and adds another 3 attacks. Currently, we are already at 15.
With “Great Weapon Master”, there’s another bonus attack, and the “Martial Exertion Gloves” provide one as well. This means you could reach up to 17 attacks in an optimal case, provided you can withstand the damage from the gloves of 6D6. If not, there are still definitely 16 possible attacks.
In this video on YouTube, someone has already proven that 16 attacks per round are possible:
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How can this be pushed to the limits? Those playing on the Tactical difficulty or lower can utilize the “Mind Sanctum” ability. This creates a field where actions and bonus actions trade costs, allowing for 3 additional attacks with bonus actions.
In Honor Mode, however, this does not work anymore; some interactions are disabled here because they do not exactly conform to the rules.
If you possess the very rare “Helmet of Grit” and manage to activate it when under 50% health, you can potentially make 3 more attacks. Overall, the community calculates a total of 22 attacks.
Does that also work? In theory, all of this works, but there will hardly be a situation where you can actually use the 22 attacks, and even if, hardly any group of enemies can withstand 22 attacks.
The build relies on the right gear, the right potions, medicine, and even the right amount of health points. There also need to be enough enemies for everything to work as intended. If you want to play Baldur’s Gate 3 in a more normal way, check out these items: Baldur’s Gate 3: 8 items that are much more useful than you think
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One month before the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is CoD the most played game on consoles, surpassing Fortnite and Roblox. On Steam, it’s a different story.
On October 25, 2024, Black Ops 6 will be released, the new installment of Call of Duty. And over a month earlier, in the first week of September, CoD was, according to an analyst, the most played game on PS5 and Xbox. It surpassed popular titles like Fortnite, Roblox, and GTA 5.
What is the analyst referring to? In a screenshot on Threads, the Executive Director of the market research institute Circana and analyst of the video game industry Mat Piscatella presents the player numbers for the first week of September in the USA.
He shows the ten most played games in the USA for the week ending September 7, 2024, based on the number of active players throughout the week.
Call of Duty occupies the first place on both PS5 and Xbox. It is named “Call of Duty HQ,” the app where you can start various CoD titles:
CoD: Everything you need to know about Black Ops 6 – in under 2 minutes
How does it look on PC? On Steam, Call of Duty ranks 4th during this period. The top spots are held by Deadlock, Counter-Strike 2, and Space Marine 2. The latter was released on September 9, but players could start playing from September 5 if they purchased the Gold or Ultra Edition.
However, not all PC players are included in the screenshot from Mat Piscatella. It can be assumed that several players join via Battle.net. However, we do not have official figures on that.
A graphic from SteamDB shows a rise in player numbers for Call of Duty on Steam:
on August 30 with over 154,000 players – an increase of 48% compared to the previous month
on September 7 with over 157,000 players
At that time, the beta weekends took place, and a “Free Weekend” started on September 6 (indicated by the I symbol):
The player numbers of CoD from the past month (via steamdb).
Are there global figures on this? There are no official numbers from Playstation or Xbox. A graph on ps-timetracker.com shows that there was an increase in player numbers for Call of Duty during the specified periods.
And according to newzoo, Call of Duty (considering MW2, MW3, and Warzone) was still in 2nd place among the most played games on Playstation in August. The site refers to 37 different markets, not just the US.
The increase in player numbers in early September shows that the Beta obviously attracted many people. In general, the Beta of Black Ops 6 was well received but also faced criticism. Players praised especially the new omni-movement. Others are happy about small details like classic prestige, great music, and the victory circle.
Technical issues were criticized, as well as the visibility of enemies, especially when they are lying on the ground. Some criticized the new movement, claiming it is simply too movement-intensive for them.
Black Ops 6 is the new installment in the shooter series and will be released on October 25 on all platforms. What the player numbers for CoD will look like then will be revealed at release. BO6 brings the round-based zombie mode and a new movement into the game; the campaign takes place after the events of Cold War. Here you can find out everything you need to know about Black Ops 6.
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The last movie about Dungeons & Dragons was a flop at the box office. Hugh Grant, who played a role in it, believes that there is simply no interest in it. Maybe the result would have been different if the movie had been released a few months later.
Dungeons & Dragons has been around since 1974. At that time, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson invented the role-playing game, which remains very popular to this day. Besides the games, there have been repeated attempts to bring the D&D universe to the big screen.
What movies are there about D&D? In 2000, there was a first attempt released under the simple title Dungeons and Dragons. The film was an artistic failure and is considered by Empire to be one of the worst of all time. Nevertheless, sequels followed in 2005 and 2012, which were no better.
Only in 2023 did Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves release a film that took the universe seriously and had notable actors. Among the main roles were Michelle Rodriguez and Chris Pine, who, by the way, believes that D&D should be taught in schools.
The result was a faithful adaptation of the source material, which was rewarded with 91% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience rated it 93%.
Unfortunately, the film was still not a commercial success. Hugh Grant, who has a supporting role in the film, believes he knows the reason for this.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – Second Official Trailer for the Movie
A film that nobody wants to see?
What does Hugh Grant think? With a budget of around 150 million USD, the film would have needed to gross at least double that to be considered a success. In the end, according to boxofficemojo.com, it only grossed 208 million USD at the box office.
Hugh Grant stated in a conversation with Variety that he really likes the film. But he sees a fundamental problem:
This is the biggest mystery to me – why didn’t anyone conduct market research beforehand? I think that’s where it went wrong: Essentially, people just thought: I don’t want to see a movie about this game. Why didn’t anyone ask the public?
In his opinion, the low box office results simply stem from too few people being interested in a film adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons. He might not be wrong about that.
D&D is, despite its great popularity within the community, not a topic that has reached the mainstream so far. Hollywood and such blockbusters, however, rely on that mainstream. However, things might have looked different if the release had been postponed by four months.
What happened four months later? In short: Baldur’s Gate 3 was released and became a great success. Suddenly, D&D was on everyone’s lips, even among those who usually had little to do with gaming or the pen & paper template.
So it could be that the film Honor Among Thieves would have benefitted from the popularity of the game. Unfortunately, the timing was not quite right at this point. The film flopped, making a timely sequel unlikely. Yet it was really good – you can find a detailed opinion on this on MeinMMO.
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Whoever wants to fully master the depths must also defeat Zekvir in World of Warcraft. We will show you how to do that.
The depths are the new challenge for solo fans in World of Warcraft: The War Within. There are a total of 11 different levels, where the difficulty increases significantly. But there is another challenge, the boss Zekvor. He is waiting in his own depth and can be defeated by you to earn more rewards and collect plenty of achievements.
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Who is Zekvir? Zekvir is the creature that continually asserts his influence in the depths. He is a subordinate of Xal’atath. In most depths you can see Zekvir enhancing various mob groups. Occasionally, he also suddenly appears to attack you – but then disappears again.
In fact, Zekvir is the “boss” of the current season that you can defeat. He is thus considered the final challenge for all depth fans.
Where can you find Zekvir? You can find Zekvir in Azj-Kahet. There he has his own depth, in which you can challenge him. You can find the entrance at the coordinates 33 / 77 in the city of threads. You start the fight by simply initiating his depth.
How do you unlock Zekvir? Zekvir comes in two different difficulty levels that are not precisely specified by Blizzard. The first level is “?” and you unlock it as soon as you successfully complete a depth of level 8. The second level “??” is unlocked when you successfully complete a depth of level 10.
Zekvir waits for all who are foolish enough to attack him.
Defeating Zekvir – Here’s how
Defeating Zekvir is not so easy – at least most of the time. Due to various balancing issues, it was possible for a few days to kill the boss without much effort. However, Blizzard is continuously working on rebalancing to make the challenge roughly equal for all classes. So don’t get discouraged if some people brag about how they “easily took down” Zekvir – it might have happened at a time when the difficulty was simply bugged.
Zekvir is designed to be an exciting and challenging fight to master. This can take several attempts. So don’t get discouraged if you don’t succeed with Zekvir immediately. Try to improve yourself and your gear – even the level of Brann can have a significant impact. Brann not only grows with his level, but your gear affects him as well – the higher your item level, the stronger Brann becomes.
Tips for Zekvir on “?” difficulty
On the ? difficulty, Zekvir has 90 million health points. The fight only ends when you completely defeat him. If you already have Brann at a high level and use him as a DPS, the fight ends at 5% of his health points – as Brann can simply execute him and thus end the fight early.
The fight against Zekvir follows a pattern, and it is essential to memorize the order of his abilities and counter each ability accordingly. Almost every one of Zekvir’s abilities is deadly or extremely punishing.
Claw Slasher is a classic “frontal” that is cast on a player or Brann. Dodge at all costs, a single hit can be deadly.
Net of the Angler throws a hook on characters in a straight line and pulls them to Zekvir, which usually ends fatally.
Net Horror summons a net cocoon that hatches after 15 seconds. Save your big damage cooldowns for this net and destroy it as quickly as possible! If the net survives, a mob with double the health points of the net will hatch from it. Damage already dealt will be accounted for, however. The add casts a spell that can stun players for a long time. The adds always have the highest priority.
Weakened Saliva should be interrupted. The spell slows all characters and inflicts a very strong damage-over-time effect. The debuff is a magic effect and can be dispelled accordingly. It is also removed by spells that remove slows (for example, Blessing of Freedom or Fading).
Terrifying Roar is a spell around Zekvir that places all characters in fear and inflicts damage. Just step out of the target area before the spell finishes.
The basic strategy is to keep Zekvir constantly in the center of the room and immediately switch to the summoned nets as soon as they appear. For this, you should use your big cooldowns. Meanwhile, you need to actively dodge the other boss abilities and keep yourself alive with self-healing or clever “aggro ping-pong” with Brann. Weakened Saliva should be interrupted every time or the debuff should be removed immediately.
A high level of life steal can make a significant difference in this fight, as well as a talent specialization that clearly focuses on single-target damage.
On the ?? difficulty, Zekvir has about 200 million health points – more than double. Accordingly, the fight will take longer. Good gear and a nearly max-level Brann Bronzebart are recommended here.
There are the following changes to the fight:
Almost all of Zekvir’s abilities have a significantly reduced casting time, so you have to react much faster.
The summoned net and the resulting add have significantly more health points.
The debuff from Weakened Saliva does much more damage.
The new ability Regenerating Armor heals Zekvir for 20 million HP if not interrupted.
Additionally, starting at 60% remaining health points, a new fight phase begins, with even more mechanics occurring.
Endless Spikes creates void portals in the room. These portals create areas that you must not touch.
Blood-Filled Armor replaces the old healing spell. If this spell is not interrupted, Zekvir heals himself for 50 million HP.
His fear spell turns into Eternal Terror. If you are hit by it, the fear effect is permanent and does not end until you die.
Note that luck plays a certain role as well. If Brann Bronzebart is permanently put in fear or absorbs every attack with his face, he can be defeated extremely quickly. This makes the fight even more difficult.
Have you already defeated Zekvir? If so, did you do it at a time when balancing was still totally messed up, and can you now unjustly boast about the achievement? Or are you still struggling with the nasty creature that just won’t die?
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In the USA, the PS5 Pro is reportedly much cheaper. However, those who calculate the prices will find that this is not true. MeinMMO has calculated what happens if you were to buy a PS5 Pro in the USA.
You will pay an additional 119.99 euros for a drive and around 30 euros for a stand. For a second DualSense controller, you will pay about 60 euros.
For the complete package, you will pay around 950 euros. A subscription to PS Plus is not included if you want to play online.
Some clever people have already noticed: 700 US dollars is equivalent to 628.51 euros, which is much cheaper than if you ordered your PS5 Pro in Germany. However, there are several caveats.
The price in the USA is lower because there are no taxes
Why does the price in the USA feel lower? In the USA or the individual states, there is no uniform sales tax. However, it is generally much lower than our 19% in Germany: In California, you pay 7.25%, in Colorado only 2.9%. This means that prices in the USA are more or less tax-free from a German perspective.
What happens with imports? Those who have ordered a product from the USA know that additional fees come along with it. When importing, you pay so-called import sales tax on your purchased product and customs fees.
This is to prevent people from purchasing hardware or other products much cheaper abroad and thus having a competitive disadvantage against companies. Because locally based companies can only sell their products with value-added tax. This is reported by the German magazine Lexware.de.
Additionally, there are usually customs fees if the package comes from outside the EU. Customs are charged on all goods imported from third countries into the European Union (EU). Each state handles customs themselves.
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An imported PS5 Pro will ultimately cost you more than if you buy it in Germany
How much does the PS5 Pro cost in the USA? Staying with our example of the converted 628.51 euros you would have to pay for the PS5 Pro in the USA. If you order now in the USA, several factors will come into play:
The general customs fees and additionally the import sales tax of 19%, since the value of the goods exceeds 150 euros (via zoll.de)
Additionally, there is usually a flat rate from the shipping provider. Depending on the provider (UPS, DPD, DHL), this can be another 10 to 15 euros. Unless you pick up your package directly from customs, then the fee is waived.
Depending on the seller in the USA, there are also additional shipping costs for insured shipping.
With import and customs, you will then pay according to the customs calculator for international packages 801 euros, not including the provider’s flat rate and shipping costs. In the end, you will pay more for your PS5 Pro, which you supposedly bought cheaper in the USA, than in Germany.
Additional risks: There are also other problems you should consider:
Your package can get stuck in customs.
In Germany/EU, different warranty provisions apply than in the USA. If your device is broken, you can’t just send it to the USA for repair.
Moreover, US products usually use different power plugs and a different voltage than in Germany.
Gaming PC as an alternative to the PS5 Pro: The PS5 Pro has been officially announced and the price and release of the PS5 Pro has been mentioned. However, the high price of 800 euros makes many gamers angry. Because many say, “with that money you could just buy a gaming PC”: PS5 Pro or Gaming PC: What should you buy for 800 euros?
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Tower of Fantasy was released on Steam in December 2021, and since then, only three male characters have appeared in the limited-time character banner. After more than a year, there is finally new content.
Who is the new male character? The name of the new male character is likely to be Asurada. Not much is known about him yet. However, he is already visible in the new CN trailer for version 4.4 on the Chinese YouTube bilibili.com.
What can Asurada do? He already has three characteristics that are not common in Tower of Fantasy, as he seems to be one of the antagonists from the story and is also male. Additionally, it can be gathered from the credits of the trailer that Asurada is also likely to receive a “Haute Couture Skin.”
Female characters are also not neglected in Tower of Fantasy:
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Asurada’s weapons seem to be three Japanese swords – also known as katanas. This makes his combat style very dynamic. From Asurada’s preview image, it can be inferred that he will likely be an offensive character of the “Fire/Physical” type in China. But as past events have shown, this may still change for the global version.
“ARE WE GETTING A NEW GUY?”
When will he appear? Since the Chinese version of Tower of Fantasy is always ahead of ours, Asurada will already appear there on 26.09.2024 with the 4.4 update. That means we have to wait an additional month for the latest male character. Unfortunately, there is no exact date yet.
Asurada, finally another male character.
The game’s fans can hardly contain their excitement over the announcement for China and are already sitting on hot coals to finally play the new character in the global version. Most of them are already burning for Asurada:
wasabi916 is highly motivated (via YouTube): “Time to reinstall the game for the new male character.”
SaintlerX is excited (via YouTube): “Finally, Asurada!!!”
kazukigaming can hardly believe it (via YouTube): “ARE WE GETTING A NEW GUY?”
jr-te9jr is thrilled (via YouTube): “Asurada is getting a limited skin? That means he will be the first male character with a limited skin.”
Exciting_Use_865 likes the weapons (via Reddit): “Man, he looks cool with those triple katanas, and then he combines two of them into a blade staff in the main hand and a shorter katana in the off hand.”
Fighterz94 writes (via Reddit): “I’m really looking forward to Asurada’s combat style because his weapon is really cool. […] Asurada can probably spin and execute multiple strikes with his triple katana? That will be a blast.”
crimsonraiza3633 is stunned (via YouTube): “A male character after a BILLION years? No way.”
Ashkorya can’t believe his eyes (via YouTube): “Really? Seriously now? It seems surreal since we’ve been waiting so long for a male character!”
Interesting-Cycle-42 is happy about the variety (via Reddit): “Even I, as a heterosexual man, think that it is way too one-sided nowadays. It’s not just women-obsessed players who play these games, for heaven’s sake!”
When was the last male character added to Tower of Fantasy? Fans are absolutely justified in being astonished about Asurada because it has been a long time since the last male character was released. The last man in Tower of Fantasy was Ming Jing, and he arrived with the 3.1 update on the servers. That was in August 2023, so it’s already been over a year. This makes Asurada a significant highlight.
What can you expect in the current 4.3 update? We still have to wait a little longer for Asurada. For now, the 4.3 update will start on 19.09.2024 with the revamped version of the old character Meryl. Her new name is Meryl Ironheart. In the test server, she has already impressed with strong damage numbers. On Thursday, we will see if the developers plan to tweak anything.
To unlock Dynamax attacks in Pokémon GO, you need some resources. We will explain how this works here. We will also show you which Dynamax attacks are available.
What is a Dynamax attack? Dynamax attacks are attacks that can only be performed by your Pokémon when they are in their Dynamax form. They can only take this form in Dyna Battles.
When you receive a new Dyna Pokémon, it can initially only use one of three available Dyna attacks. If you want to use the other two attacks, you must unlock them first by collecting some resources.
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Dynamax in Pokémon Go – How to participate in the gigantic battles
How to unlock Dyna attacks
Where can I unlock new Dynamax attacks? To unlock a new attack, you first need to go to the information window of your Pokémon. Here, you can either press “Dynamax” to view the attacks, or scroll down a bit.
Now you will see the Dynamax attacks your Pokémon has and can increase the level of the attacks or unlock new attacks.
Here you will find the Dyna attacks
What does it cost to unlock new attacks? If you want to unlock a previously locked Dynamax attack, it will cost you 400 Dyna particles and 50 candies from the Pokémon.
If you want to strengthen an attack after unlocking it, the costs are as follows:
Level 3 is the highest level a Dyna attack can have. If you lack the particles for unlocking and leveling, you can receive particles every 2 km or visit power sources.
Changing Dyna attacks
Can I change Dyna attacks? Yes, you can change the Dyna attack of your Pokémon. This is possible for the first attack that deals damage.
This attack depends on your Pokémon’s quick attack. If you change this attack using a TM, the Dyna attack that your Pokémon knows will also change.
So far, there are not many Dyna Pokémon, so correspondingly not all Dyna attacks are known yet. Since the feature apparently adopts the attacks from the main series games in Pokémon GO, you can probably look forward to the following attacks:
Dyna-attack (Normal)
Dyna-flame (Fire)
Dyna-tide (Water)
Dyna-flora (Plant)
Dyna-fist (Fighting)
Dyna-steel spikes (Steel)
Dyna-poison flood (Poison)
Dyna-quake (Ground)
Dyna-nozzle (Flying)
Dyna-dragon (Dragon)
Dyna-spook (Ghost)
Dyna-swarm (Bug)
Dyna-dark (Dark)
Dyna-frost (Ice)
Dyna-chips (Rock)
Dyna-thunderstorm (Electric)
Dyna-magic (Fairy)
Dyna-psychic (Psychic)
In addition to these attacks that deal damage, there are also two other abilities that your Dyna Pokémon can use.
One of them is the Dyna-wall, which creates a barrier that reduces the damage taken by your Pokémon and your allies.
Additionally, there is the Dyna-fighting spirit, with which you can restore the hit points of your Pokémon and the allied monsters in battle.
Dynamax is the new major feature that has made its way to Pokémon GO. If you want more information about the feature, we can help you. We have summarized everything important for you: Dynamax in Pokémon GO: This is how the new feature works.
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Big changes are coming for the Weekend League in EA FC 25. While you now have fewer matches available, you can earn much better rewards. We will show you the most important innovations.
What is the Weekend League in EA FC? The Weekend League, also known as Champions Finals, is the most competitive mode with the best rewards in EA FC. During the week, you can qualify for the Weekend League by successfully completing the Champions Playoffs.
In FC 24, the Weekend League worked on the following system:
every season you had 8 attempts to participate in the Weekend League through the Playoffs
Qualification for the Weekend League through the Playoffs: 4 wins from 10 games
Weekend League: 20 matches for as many wins as possible to reach new ranks with better rewards
Rewards depend on rank: guaranteed event player upgrades, upgrade professional packs, and player picks (with minimum rating), other packs, coins, and experience points for the Season Pass
Scoring system for ranks: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a loss
EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team
All innovations of the Weekend League in FC 25 at a glance
Number of Matches
What changes are made regarding the number of matches? You now have fewer matches available for both the playoffs and the Weekend League. However, you get more attempts.
every season you have 18 attempts to qualify for the Weekend League in the Playoffs
Playoffs: 5 matches to reach 3 wins and qualify for the finals
Weekend League: 15 matches to achieve as many wins as possible for better ranks and rewards
New Rewards
How will the rewards for the Weekend League change in FC 25? In general, for participating in the Weekend League in FC 25, you will receive better rewards than in FC 24. EA clarifies this in the Pitch Notes, using the first rank in the Weekend League as an example. (via ea.com)
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 1 (15 Wins):
200,000 coins
Tradable 85+ x10 Professionals Pack
Tradable 84+ x10 Professionals Pack
Untradeable Base Icon Pack
Untradeable 89+ x2 Professionals Pack
Untradeable 82+ x30 Professionals Pack
3 Tradable Team-of-the-Week x3 Professionals Pack
Meanwhile, various leak sources may have also revealed the rewards for the remaining ranks.
Attention: We present the leaks from the site Fut Sheriff on X, but we want to point out here that leaks are not officially confirmed information. Whether the rewards actually appear as such remains open.
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 2 (13 Wins):
110,000 coins
2 Tradable 84+ x10 Professionals Pack
Untradeable 86+ Base Hero Pack
Untradeable 88+ x2 Professionals Pack
Untradeable 82+ x25 Professionals Pack
2 Tradable Team-of-the-Week x3 Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 3 (11 Wins):
80,000 coins
Tradable 83+ x10 Professionals Pack
Untradeable Base Hero Pack
Untradeable 87+ x2 Professionals Pack
Untradeable 82+ x20 Professionals Pack
2 Tradable Team-of-the-Week x3 Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 4 (10 Wins):
60,000 coins
Tradable 83+ x10 Professionals Pack
Untradeable Base Hero Pack
Untradeable 87+ Professionals Pack
Untradeable 81+ x20 Professionals Pack
2 Tradable Team-of-the-Week Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 5 (9 Wins):
45,000 coins
Tradable 82+ x10 Professionals Pack
Untradeable Base Hero Pack (max. 87)
Untradeable 87+ Professionals Pack
Untradeable 81+ x15 Professionals Pack
Tradable Team-of-the-Week Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 6 (8 Wins):
30,000 coins
Tradable 82+ x10 Professionals Pack
2 Untradeable 86+ Professionals Pack
Untradeable 81+ x15 Professionals Pack
2 Tradable Team-of-the-Week Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 7 (7 Wins):
25,000 coins
Tradable 81+ x11 Professionals Pack
2 Untradeable 86+ Professionals Pack
2 Untradeable 77+ x7 Professionals Pack
Tradable Team-of-the-Week Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 8 (6 Wins):
20,000 coins
Tradable 81+ x11 Professionals Pack
Untradeable 85+ Professionals Pack
2 Untradeable 77+ x7 Professionals Pack
Tradable Team-of-the-Week Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 9 (4 Wins):
15,000 coins
Untradeable 80+ x11 Professionals Pack
2 Untradeable 77+ x7 Professionals Pack
Tradable Team-of-the-Week Professionals Pack
Weekend League Rewards – Rank 10 (2 Wins):
5,000 coins
Untradeable 84+ Professionals Pack
2 Untradeable 77+ x7 Professionals Pack
New Scoring System for Ranks
How does the new scoring system for ranks work? The 3-point system for the Weekend League from FC 24 is replaced by a new system. For a win in the Weekend League, you get one point, and for a loss, you get no points.
EA expects more clarity from this. The following scoring system for ranks results from it:
This gives you an overview of the changes in the Weekend League. How do you like the update and the new rewards? Feel free to let us know in the comments. You can already think about which team you want to take into the first Weekend League: EA FC 25: Squad Builder – Comparison and Guide for Your Perfect Team
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On September 10, Satisfactory left Early Access. What the developers did not expect: The number of concurrent players on Steam has multiplied tenfold.
What kind of game is Satisfactory? The building game sends you to an alien planet where your task is to build a factory. To do this, you collect resources, set up new production sites and transport routes, and continuously expand your factory.
You can watch the official release trailer for the game here:
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Satisfactory: Trailer for Version 1.0 of the Building Game
As you scour the planet for new resources, you will occasionally encounter dangerous wildlife. Exploration and fighting are also part of the game, which you control entirely from a first-person perspective. You can also play alone or in co-op with up to three other players.
Player numbers on Steam soar
How did the launch of version 1.0 go? The official release of the game has led to a significant increase in players: On September 9, Satisfactory recorded about 10,000 concurrent players according to SteamDB, on the launch day of version 1.0 there were already ten times as many.
The developers at Coffee Stain probably did not expect such a huge influx, as revealed by a message from the community manager on X (formerly Twitter):
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“Before this week, our highest CCU on Steam was 34k… I can’t tell you how crazy that is for me. Thank you all!”
At the time of this post, the game had reached a CCU (“concurrent users”) of almost 169,000. On Sunday, September 15, the player numbers, according to SteamDB, further increased, reaching a peak of over 186,000 concurrent players.
The game was in Early Access for 5 years – first for one year exclusively on the Epic Games Store, then also on Steam. Furthermore, the developers have already confirmed that they are working on versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Dead Island 2 is another game that has exceeded the expectations of fans and possibly also the developers. In October, players of the zombie shooter will even receive a new game mode as a thank you. You can read more about it here: A once-dead co-op game with zombies gets better than ever, and it’s free
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Sony has presented the PS5 Pro. But what are the differences compared to the regular PS5? MeinMMO presents the differences and similarities to you.
At first glance, the PS5 and PS5 Pro look very similar, as Sony has hardly changed the design at all. But what are the similarities and especially the differences between the PS5 and PS5 Pro? MeinMMO presents all the details and explains what you should keep in mind.
We first published the article on September 12, 2024. On September 17, 2024, we updated the article and added an assessment of the PS5 Pro.
Last updates: 17.09.24, 12.09.24
PS5 vs PS5 Pro: The similarities in detail
Software: Both consoles rely on the same user interface (UI). It is only improved hardware, but not a completely new console generation. If you have gotten used to the PS5 software, you do not need to adapt.
Design and Size: According to the PlayStation blog, the console is supposed to have the same dimensions as the original PS5. The design of the PS5 remains identical, although there are a few black adjustments on the sides.
Controller: The PS5 Pro also relies on the official DualSense controller. The DualSense Edge is also supported. Sony has not introduced a completely new controller with new features for the PS5 Pro. A DualSense controller is included with the PS5 Pro.
Optional Drive:With the Slim version, Sony introduced an optional drive. The Digital Edition can be retrofitted with a drive. The same principle applies to the PS5 Pro: The Pro model is delivered without a drive, but you can retrofit it.
PS Plus: On both the PS5 and the Pro model, you need to subscribe to PS Plus for multiplayer. If you already have a PS Plus subscription, everything remains the same. You can continue using your subscription on the PS5 Pro.
VRR: VRR stands for “Variable Refresh Rate” and aims to provide a more stable image through frame rate optimization. You can already use the feature on the PS5, and it is also expected to be present on the PS5 Pro.
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
PS5 vs PS5 Pro: The differences in detail
Performance: According to official sources, Sony has significantly increased the performance of the PS5 Pro compared to the standard model. So far, the following is known:
The improved GPU is said to have 67% more compute units than the current PS5.
Rendering is supposed to be overall 45% faster.
Improved ray tracing and AI upscaling are expected to provide better details in certain games and a better frame rate.
The RAM is expected to be up to 28% faster.
PS5 Pro Game Boost: According to Sony, this feature is supposed to stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games. Enhanced Image Quality for PS4 games is also available to improve resolution in selected PS4 games.
Price: The biggest difference is for many the price difference: The PS5 Slim cost 549 euros at release, while Sony charged 449.99 euros for the Digital Edition. Sony recently adjusted the price for the PS5.
The PS5 Pro costs 799.99 euros at release without a drive. Compared to the Digital Edition of the PS5 Slim, that is a difference of 350 euros. You can purchase a drive for an additional 119.99 euros.
Bigger Storage:
The first PS5 was delivered with 825 GB of storage, of which about 620 GB could be used.
The PS5 Slim was equipped by Sony with 1 TB of storage, of which about 800 GB can be used.
The PS5 Pro will be delivered with 2 TB of storage. Of this, approximately 150 to 200 GB will likely be occupied by the PS5.
Wifi 7: The regular PS5 still supports Wifi 6, while the new PS5 Pro is supposed to support the new standard Wifi 7. To put it simply: Wifi 7 is significantly more stable than Wifi 6 and supports much higher transmission rates. While Wifi 6 offers a maximum data rate of 9.6 Gbps, Wifi 7 already delivers 46 Gbps. Additionally, there are numerous other improvements.
There is one downside: If you want to use Wifi 7, your router must also support the standard.
PS5 Pro vs. PS5: What is better?
What speaks for the PS5 Pro? With the PS5, you finally get what many wished for from the regular PS5: 4K graphics and stable 60 FPS. In particular, the significantly faster graphics chip of the PS5 Pro is likely to be notable here. No question: The better ray tracing performance and significantly better frame rates clearly speak for Sony’s new console.
With PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), a technique with a lot of potential is also on the horizon. With the PS5 Pro Game Boost and Wifi 7, there are additional features that are likely to provide better performance and faster downloads.
What speaks against the PS5 Pro? The biggest criticism of the PS5 Pro mainly concerns two points:
The missing disc drive on the PS5 Pro.
The very high price of 799.99 euros without any additional accessories.
Additionally, at this point, we still lack reliable data or benchmarks on how much more performance you really get with the PS5 Pro in the end. Primarily, games that require a fast processor are unlikely to benefit from an upgrade to the PS5 Pro. Here you will have to wait until early November 2024.
In the end, whether 799.99 euros for higher performance, the larger storage of 2 TB, and the new software features are really worth it, everyone gamer has to decide for themselves.
More about the PS5: Sony’s console is now over 3 years old. But is it still worth buying a PS5 in 2024? MeinMMO discusses the pros and cons of the Sony console and explains what you should keep in mind if you are considering a purchase: Is it still worth buying a PS5 in 2024?
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The Spanish Twitch streamer Rubén El Rubius Gundersen (34) will have his own skin series in Fortnite. It looks very good and will arrive in the shop on September 25. Starting September 21, it will be possible to earn it through a tournament. His “US doppelgänger” xQc jokingly says, “They put us in Fortnite.”
Who is he? Rubius is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch. The Spaniard has 15.2 million followers – that’s 3rd place worldwide, after Ninja and Ibai. The special thing is that Rubius is actually a YouTuber, where his channel has over 40 million subscribers. The 34-year-old is a giant in the Spanish-speaking community.
When Rubius streams on Twitch, he currently averages 130,000 viewers over the last 7 days – no one has more right now.
Rubius mostly streams in the Just Chatting category, but he also spent over 100 hours in Fortnite and Minecraft last year.
People like to joke: Rubius is the Spanish version of xQc, the German version would probably be Papaplatte:
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From Overwatch professional to number 1 on Twitch to 100 million $ – Who is xQc?
Rubius will achieve immortality in Fortnite with a great skin series
This is now his skin series: Rubius announced in August that he is planning a collaboration with Fortnite. This weekend, his skin series was introduced as part of the “Icon” series.
It took two years to work on the skins. With the skin, players will be able to change the hair color between dark and blond – additionally, it will be possible to remove the sunglasses.
In addition, Rubius will get his cat, Wilson, as a backpack with additional features.
The streamer is excited about his representation in Fortnite; he says he never even dared to dream of something like this.
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Overall, the package is supposed to be available starting September 25 for 2,400 V-Bucks. There will also be a chance to earn the set starting September 21 in a special cup.
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Who else is excited? The US streamer xQc has been having fun for years saying he looks quite similar to Rubius and passes as his “doppelgänger”.
In response to the news that Rubius is in Fortnite, xQc shouted (via twitter), “They put us in the game!”
Rubius had fun with this and replied, “We made it.” xQc and Rubius almost clashed when celebrity boxing was so popular on Twitch. They both considered whether they should maybe punch each other in the face in front of an audience: 1.5 million watch boxing on Twitch – Now xQc wants to beat someone up too
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In Fortnite, the new update was activated today, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. You can find all the information about Patch 31.20 here.
What happens when the server is down? The servers are shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
Server down in Fortnite – from when? The servers were shut down on September 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Matchmaking was disabled 30 minutes prior.
When can I play Fortnite again? The servers are now active again.
When will patch notes be available? Epic Games now only sporadically releases patch notes for updates, generally after the downtime. As soon as they are available, we will present them here.
What’s included in Update 31.20? Some information has already been released. This includes new content related to the “Doomsday mode”, the new Iron Man skin, and a significant update for LEGO Fortnite. You can find all known information further down.
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Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 4 – Official Trailer to Absolute Doom
Server Down on 17.09.2024 in Fortnite Live Ticker – You Can Play Again!
Tuesday, 17.09.2024
11:40 AM
Fortnite Servers Back Online
After just one hour and 40 minutes, the game is back. You can now start new rounds in Fortnite!
Further down, you will find the content of the new update!
10:45 AM
Fortnite Server Not Responding
The update is loaded, but entering the game is still not possible as maintenance continues.
10:10 AM
Size of Update 31.20 for Fortnite
The update can now be downloaded. For PS5, the update size is 11.595 GB. On PC, it is 7.93 GB.
10:00 AM
Fortnite Server No Longer Accessible
The maintenance starts now, so you can no longer enter the game.
09:45 AM
Leaks for Fortnite Update 31.20
While we wait for the update, we also look at leaks for the current update. The well-known leaker Hypex shared some content that we might expect. This includes Iron Man’s weapons as mythic items in Battle Royale mode. You can see his post here:
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The matchmaking in Fortnite is now being ended. Therefore, you cannot currently start any matches. Completely, the servers will be shut down at 10:00 AM.
Content of Update 31.20 – Doomsday and Iron Man Skin in Fortnite
New Mode: The “Doom Day” mode starts in Fortnite. It is a limited-time mode for 32 players.
Here, two teams fight against each other: Doom’s minions versus the allies of the Avengers.
Doom’s minions try to collect six artifacts. Once collected, the opponents can no longer respawn – and then all must be defeated.
The Avengers friends, on the other hand, try to defeat Doom’s minions as quickly as possible. Doom’s villains have a high but limited number of respawns available. Once exhausted, the Avengers win.
New Iron Man Skin: It has been a long time since Iron Man was available in Fortnite. Now, Fortnite has introduced a new Iron Man skin. It is likely to appear in the shop.
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What’s included: The “Lost Islands” will be introduced in LEGO Fortnite. In this, you can explore new environments and experience fresh adventures.
The highlight: The Klombos return, which used to roam in Battle Royale and have been missing since then. The Lego variant serves as your new mount.
Lego-Klombo in Fortnite
However, there are also new enemies – the Golems.
Important new weapons will include:
Pirate Musket
Stone Pistol
Blast Shield
Throwing Spears
Explorer Machete
Push Shield
In addition, you can now use the Rune Forge to upgrade your gear. Additionally, further content such as buildings, toys, vehicles, and more will be added.
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The developers of Star Citizen have introduced yet another costly means of transportation, which is facing a lot of criticism within the community due to its high price.
What kind of cargo robot is this? The ATLS from Argo Astronautics is a power suit for one person, reminiscent of the legendary cargo robot from Aliens – The Return of 1986, in which Ripley faces the Alien Queen. In Star Citizen, you can now also indulge in such a walker to transport heavy cargo boxes without assistance.
Here is the trailer for Alpha Patch 3.24 and the new cargo features of Star Citizen:
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Star Citizen: Everything is better with your own hangar – Trailer presents features of patch 3.24
Expensive fun for a single purpose
How much does the ATLS cost? The cargo robot comes in two versions. The cheaper variant costs 38.73 euros and is equipped with a lifetime insurance. If you invest 44.27 euros, you will receive the ATLS with a six-month insurance.
According to our reader Mortiferus, you can purchase the more expensive version with store credits obtained by melting down other ships, which is not possible with the cheaper ATLS (thank you for the tip!). Additionally, if you wish, you can also spend up to 12.23 euros on alternative ATLS skins. The cheaper model is said to already include an alternative skin.
For comparison: Star Citizen and the starter package Aurora MR currently cost 49.80 euros, so just a little more. This strange price ratio is not well received by parts of the community.
The new ATLS in a short introduction trailer:
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How is the community reacting to this? There are already several posts in both the official Star Citizen forum and on Reddit discussing the price of the ATLS. The biggest point of criticism from many players: The developers are taking a useful tool out of the game to monetize it.
uwango writes in his post on Reddit: “The difference between the ATLS and other LTI tokens is that this is a necessary tool that players must use to keep a central gameplay loop from becoming boring. They weakened tractor beams, created a problem, and are selling the solution.”
WhereinTexas warns (via Reddit): “When I read other descriptions about ATLS, I am convinced that no one should buy an ATLS, and that it is indeed pure greed.”
StephenB summarizes (via robertsspaceindustries.com): “First of all, ATLS costs almost as much as an Aurora. So how does this pricing work? Here is a fully functional ship with weapons, quantum drive, life support systems, and a variety of other components that altogether cost about as much as a cargo robot with a tractor beam. Secondly, you nerfed the max lift so that at least 2 players are needed to transport cargo. This is just to give the ATLS a reason to be sold.”
TrevJenn has several solutions, here is one possible (via robertsspaceindustries.com): “Equip all handheld tractor beams with the updated ATLS tractor beam firing mode while maintaining the respective size limitations.”
How do you evaluate the new offering for Star Citizen and the criticism from the community? Let us know in the comments!
What’s next? Star Citizen is approaching the next milestone. The launch of Alpha 4.0 is planned for the third quarter of 2024, which is expected to bring a new star system (with six planets and moons each) along with Pyro.
Although it is still not known exactly when Monster Hunter Wilds will be released, many people have added the game to their wishlist on Steam in recent weeks and months. So many that only one other game has excited more.
How sought after is Monster Hunter Wilds? On Steam, every player has a wishlist on which they can put games and products that they find interesting. A particularly large number of players have added Monster Hunter Wilds to their wishlist in recent weeks. Just in January of this year, the game was not in the top 10.
Although the game does not have a specific date and cannot be purchased yet, the new installment of the series is now in second place among the most wished-for games on Steam, when not filtered by language.
Here you can see a current video of Monster Hunter Wilds from gamescom 2024:
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gamescom 2024: Monster Hunter Wilds delights with monster action
A Metroidvania sits on the throne
What does the ranking look like? On Steam, Monster Hunter Wilds has recently surpassed several other games. One of them is Black Myth: Wukong, which dropped off the list due to its release in August 2024.
Only Hollow Knight: Silksong is ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds on more players’ wishlists. Hollow Knight: Silksong is the sequel to a popular indie title. Fans have been waiting a long time for the game, and therefore had plenty of time to add it to their wishlist. There is rarely any new information from the developers about the status of the sequel.
The Metroidvania is considered an absolute cult hit, and fans have been waiting for years for the second part after Hollow Knight became a huge success. The game still does not have a release date, and at the gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, there was no new trailer to see.
Here you can see the presentation from gamescom:
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Why is Monster Hunter Wilds now in second place? The Monster Hunter brand is extremely popular among fans. While the series was previously exclusive to consoles, with Monster Hunter: World in 2018, it was the first time a part was available on Steam.
Since then, the series has increasingly found its way into the hearts of players. However, at gamescom 2024, the developers showcased a significant amount of gameplay, sparking a new hype for the game.
Even though the new installment is not expected to be released until sometime next year, fans are already interested in the gameplay elements. The choice of weapons is especially important: Monster Hunter Wilds: All 14 weapons at a glance
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