How do the contestants perform in 7 vs. Wild? We want to hear your opinion

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In 7 vs. Wild, the candidates must prepare for the toughest season yet. Before much is known about the series, we would like to hear your opinion.

What can the candidates expect this year in 7 vs. Wild? The new season of 7 vs. Wild is expected to be tougher than any previous one. While the participants in seasons 2 and 3 could largely sit out the adventure as a survival vacation, the 4th season is said to be a real challenge.

The creators of the series are sending the participants to New Zealand into the cold. It seems there was even snow during the filming. For the participants, who hardly knew what to expect until their arrival, it will be an unexpected challenge. A group picture of the participants shows LetsHugo recently in the Steam (via Reddit). You can also see the picture with us in the title.

One of the candidates is LetsHugo, you can learn more about him and his career here:

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Different Participants

The participants of 7 vs. Wild are once again a diverse mix this year. With various body types, prior experiences, and training, the candidates enter the series. There has never been such a diverse group of participants in 7 vs. Wild as there is this year. Before much is known about the candidates, we would like to know from you who should leave the season first:

Of course, we are also interested in who your favorites are. Is it one of the survival experts, or do you believe that one of the inexperienced participants can make it to the end? You can select as many participants as you like.

The cold of 7 vs. Wild is something that will likely come as a big surprise to many. According to Joe Vogel, the temperatures were indicated to the participants beforehand at -5 to +15 degrees, yet series creator Fritz Meinecke reports snow in his livestream. Also, in the footage from the location, a thick layer of snow is clearly visible. This raises the question of who will leave the series due to the cold:

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As every year, there are extreme differences among the candidates. Not only in terms of skills but also in body type. If you haven’t looked into the participants yet, you can do so with us. We have summarized the most important information about the participants of 7 vs. Wild in our candidate presentation: These are the 7 vs. Wild candidates in Season 4 – All participants presented

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Batman fans can currently save a lot of money on Steam, the reason for this is a nasty villain

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Attention Batman fans: Some top titles are currently discounted on Steam, which may be due to the upcoming release of a new series.

What series is it about? A new series called The Penguin starts on HBO Max in a few days, focusing on Batman’s nemesis, the Penguin, and currently receiving very good reviews. In our country, the mini-series will be available via Sky Atlantic and WOW, starting on September 20, 2024.

The series is a spin-off of the 2022 film The Batman featuring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. In this movie, the Irish actor Colin Farrell already appeared as the villain Penguin. His real name is Oswald Cobblepot. The character was previously portrayed by Danny DeVito in Batman Returns in the early 90s.

It seems that the fast-approaching start of the new series was a reason for Warner Bros. to heavily discount some of the best games from the Batman universe on Steam.

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Batman at its best on Steam

Which games are on offer? The sale on Steam bears the Penguin’s name and face, even though unfortunately there is still no title solely dedicated to the eccentric villain. Instead, you can currently secure some top games on Steam for little money until September 22, 2024.

Particularly noteworthy is the Arkham series from developer Rocksteady:

  • Arkham Asylum (GOTY Edition) is reduced by 80% and costs €3.99
  • Arkham City (GOTY Edition) is reduced by 80% and costs €3.99
  • Arkham Knight is reduced by 85% and costs €5.99

You can buy the three games individually or in the Arkham Collection – here you only pay €8.99 for the entire trilogy. The series is among the best comic adaptations of all time.

If you prefer to fight with other superheroes without delay, you can take advantage of the offer for Injustice 2. In this game, currently available for €5.99, you will face off against other heroes from the DC universe in classic fighting game style.

Additional offers:

  • Gotham Knights: €11.99 (-80%)
  • Lego Batman Trilogy Pack: €4.99 (-90%)
  • Watchmen: The End is Nigh Bundle: €2.99 (-70%)
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If you want to increase your excitement for the new Penguin series, the games where you have to face off against the villain are just the right thing for you. And even if you have no interest in the series, Arkham City and others should entertain you for many hours. By the way, a new Batman game was announced at the Summer Game Fest – which caused disappointment.

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An actress fascinated Pedro Pascal on the set of Game of Thrones – Her character is hated by many

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

On the set of the series Game of Thrones, actor Pedro Pascal was particularly fascinated by a certain colleague. He was not alone in this.

For some time now, Pedro Pascal has risen to the top and won the hearts of the audience. Not only did he play Joel in the series The Last of Us, but he was also the Mandalorian in the namesake Star Wars series and plays an important role in the upcoming Gladiator 2.

Previously, he was already part of the cast of Game of Thrones and appeared in a very memorable scene. His duel against the mighty “Mountain” impressed the fans – today Pascal describes himself as much less physically fit.

Right there, on the set of Game of Thrones, the actor met a colleague who immediately fascinated him. However, her character is anything but nice.

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“One of my favorite people”

Which actress is it about? We’re talking about Lena Headey. In the series, she plays Cersei Lannister, a character that you probably don’t remember for her friendly demeanor.

On the contrary, she is one of the nastiest characters in the series. In reality, however, she seems to be a very kind person, which speaks even more for her acting skills.

Pedro Pascal talked about working with the actress during an Ask Me Anything on Reddit. When asked about his highlight on the set of Game of Thrones, he named Lena Headey. He described her as follows:

Lena (Headey) is one of my favorite people. And she is (in life) so funny and so smart, such a good person, a good friend, and a good mother, I believe everyone on set and everyone who comes into contact with her instantly falls in love with her. Whether man or woman, one quickly falls for her. And I was just lucky to be able to work with her and got along well with her, and we are still friends.

Pedro Pascal via Reddit

 With his enthusiasm for Headey, Pascal is not alone. Another well-known actor from the series has also taken a liking to the actress.

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Who else is enthusiastic? Peter Dinklage, who plays the series’ brother Tyrion Lannister, also got along well with Lena Headey. This is, of course, very good for collaboration on set and affected the thoroughly nasty end result. Pedro Pascal’s own role in the series was originally supposed to be played by someone else – but he quickly grabbed it himself.

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Throne and Liberty or New World Aeternum – which MMORPG should I play in October?

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

In October 2024, two MMORPGs backed by Amazon Games will have their important launch: Throne and Liberty and New World Aeternum. MeinMMO clarifies which of the two online role-playing games might be right for you.

When are the exact releases of both? New World Aeternum will be released on October 15, 2024 and for the first time offers the opportunity to play the MMORPG on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Those who already own the base game of New World on PC as well as the first expansion “Rise of the Angry Earth” will receive a free upgrade to the new version at the start of Aeternum.

Almost two weeks earlier, on October 1, 2024, the worldwide launch of Throne and Liberty will take place, which is developed by NCSoft and overseen by Amazon Games in the West. Those who purchase one of the three early access packages can get started on September 26, 2024.

In the following, Karsten Scholz, the MMORPG enthusiast at MeinMMO, breaks down the differences and orientations of the two online role-playing games to clarify which of the two MMORPGs could be the right game for you.

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What are the similarities between both MMORPGs?

Neither New World Aeternum nor Throne and Liberty is expected to have the “actually first launch” for you. New World has already been around since September 2021. Various updates and an expansion brought noticeable improvements and refinements to Aeternum.

At least on PC, there should be no unpleasant surprises at the launch in October regarding the technology. The console version is currently being tested as part of an open beta, and it seems to be running quite smoothly.

What about Throne and Liberty? The MMORPG from NCSoft has been maturing for more than ten months in South Korea and has already received several comprehensive updates there, which are said to have positively impacted the quality of Throne and Liberty.

Comparable western launches of other MMORPGs from Asia (like Black Desert, Lost Ark, or Blade & Soul) have generally gone quite smoothly in the past.

For the launch of Throne and Liberty, there will be a special community event:

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Throne and Liberty: Trailer presents the launch event ‘Siege the Day’

Are there any more similarities? Throne and Liberty and New World Aeternum focus on quite an action-packed combat system as well as a cinematic presentation of the story. Both MMORPGs also promise PvP mass battles for outposts and fortresses, but also content such as PvP arenas, dungeons, and raids.

Another parallel: Both MMORPGs are not only available on PC but also on PlayStation and Xbox. Accordingly, the developers have invested significant time in the respective controller controls.

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What is special about Throne and Liberty?

The new MMORPG from NCSoft (Aion, Guild Wars, Lineage) places an unusual focus on the “Massively” in “Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game” for modern online role-playing games.

Additionally, what makes T&L special is the focus on its game world. Thanks to tier forms and grappling hooks, you move very mobile through the regions, and you’ll find quest givers and secrets everywhere. Moreover, the game world reacts dynamically to weather and environmental influences as well as the time of day.

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Important: For Throne and Liberty, you won’t need a Game Pass Core or PlayStation Plus membership starting from the launch. Additionally, the MMORPG will be released with a free-to-play payment model in the West. So, just trying it out is perfectly possible.

On the next page, we’ll discuss the special features of New World Aeternum and the final recommendation from the MeinMMO editorial team.

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Lord of the Rings Online with First Impressions from the Expansion ‘Legacy of Morgoth’

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes.” We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward to creative homes from GW2, the open beta of New World Aeternum, the start of the first season of WoW: The War Within, and much more.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? Season 1 of WoW: The War Within has started and this brings not only a new raid instance, ranked PvP, as well as Mythic Plus dungeons. So now Brann Bronzebeard is harder to level – players are upset, and those who want the best possible gear from the depths need to pay close attention. Additionally, there was trouble regarding the scaling of the difficulty of the depths.

Here is the trailer for the new expansion of Black Desert:

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This is what happened with the major MMORPGs:

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This is what happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:

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With that, we have summarized for you the most important things that have happened recently in the world of MMORPGs.

What did you enjoy this week? What upset you? Let us know in the comments. If you are looking for a lively yet informative overview on online role-playing games, be sure to check this out: Report, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – that was the theme week of MeinMMO

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Space Marine 2: “Who is the Guy?” – Player finds defenseless NPC who is treated like dirt, gains valuable lore knowledge from fans

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, everything revolves around the titular Space Marines. However, they wouldn’t be able to display their strength in battle against Tyranids and Chaos if they didn’t have diligent helpers. One of the helpers seems to stand out among the rest. A player asks why – and gains deep insight into the world behind Space Marine 2.

What kind of NPC is this?

  • On your battle barge, there are many NPCs in red robes, some in ordinary clothing, and strange cyborgs with mechanical limbs and other augmentations.
  • While all servants are generally treated with respect, even when they address you as “Lord,” one of these cyborgs receives only unfriendly responses – and speaks a bit strangely himself.
  • Anyone unfamiliar with Warhammer might initially be put off by this – even if they have read the helpful lore summary.

This is why the NPC is treated so poorly: A user on Reddit felt this exact confusion and asked: “Who is this guy and why is the other treating him like a robot and as if he were dumb?”

In the world of Warhammer, these creatures are called “Servitors.” Servitors are a fusion of human and machine and are no longer truly cyborgs, but rather something like living robots. Human bodies in Servitors are so heavily augmented with devices that they are living tools, where the term “living” is broadly defined.

Because Servitors are essentially lobotomized, meaning: Their free will is completely erased. Usually, criminals or heretics are turned into Servitors through “Servitude Imperpituis” to render some service to the Imperium before they die. Sometimes, however, ordinary citizens who have said something wrong are also affected…

As machines, they require maintenance and can no longer make independent decisions. They are repaired and cared for by the guys in red robes, the Adeptus Mechanicus, and receive their tasks from them. Servitors are typically used for simple transportation tasks and heavy labor.

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“Autonomous machines need a human brain”

On Reddit, users provide further explanations as to why such cruel treatment is even necessary. In short: The Imperium would not be able to operate autonomous mechanical helpers otherwise.

Artificial intelligence, as we know it, is banned in the 41st millennium of the human Imperium. This is because during the “Dark Age of Technology,” artificial intelligence rebelled against humanity, quite similarly to the Terminator movies.

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This is why it is forbidden in Warhammer 40,000 to build machines with their own intelligence. The “machine spirit” that is often mentioned is presumably a remnant of the old AI, which can still be found in almost all human technology, Hype59 explains on Reddit.

As a small bonus, fans provide some lore about the Orks and how technology is handled there: If they believe strongly enough in something, it works. Gluing two weapons together? Makes sense, double firepower. Red stripes on the tank make it faster, of course. And purple Orks are naturally camouflaged, or have you ever seen a purple Ork?

Whether any of this is true is, as is customary with Warhammer, not entirely clear. And Ork technology only works for Orks; if a human were to use it, it would be utterly useless. In Space Marine 2, the lore may not play a significant role in gameplay, but the story itself could become quite important: The ending of Space Marine 2 could massively influence the future of Warhammer 40,000

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World-class player could miss the LoL Worlds 2024 because his old team is suing him

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The South Korean player Lee “Scout” Ye-Chan has actually already qualified for the World Championship in League of Legends. But because he is having trouble with a former team, he might still miss the LoL Worlds 2024. Everything depends on whether his former team sues him or not.

This is the situation: Scout is a great midlaner. He won the World Championship in 2021. Scout has been playing for the Chinese team LNG Esports since December 2022.

LNG Esports won the Regional Qualifier tournament and secured the 3rd place for China at the Worlds 2024.

However, Scout might still miss the LoL Worlds 2024 because his former team could prevent his travel to Europe, where the Worlds will take place this year.

Faker’s qualification for the LoL Worlds 2024 is also shaky:

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His former team could mess up Scout’s trip to the LoL Worlds 2024

Why isn’t he allowed to travel? Scout played for the Chinese team EDward Gaming from March 2016 to December 2022 before moving to LNG Esports.

However, a former team believes that the transfer was not conducted properly. EDward Gaming accuses Scout of agreeing to a transfer to a team in the South Korean LCK in 2022 while he was still under contract with EDward Gaming.

The move to South Korea ultimately did not happen, and Scout moved to LNG Esports in China, yet the lawsuit from EDward Gaming is still pending.

According to the current situation, EDward Gaming could issue a travel ban against Scout so that he stays in China and cannot fly to the LoL Worlds in Europe. According to a report from a Korean news site, EDward Gaming is considering such a lawsuit to obtain a travel ban.

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What would the consequences be? LNG Esports would need a substitute for the midlane, which cannot be filled from the current roster.

Rookie and Doinb are considered possible alternatives to replace Scout.

The LoL Worlds 2024 are just a few weeks away. Right now, the last few spots that are still available are being distributed. And one of those few spots at the biggest event for LoL 2024 is being contested by none other than the superstar of the game: LoL: World Champion T1 fails against underdog – Now Faker could miss the Worlds 2024

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Harry Potter: The 10 Best Quidditch Players in the Ultimate Ranking – Does Harry Make It to the Top 3?

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 6 minutes

Quidditch is the most popular wizarding sport in the world of Harry Potter. Even Harry himself is a gifted player. But can he make it into the top 3 of our ranking of the ultimate best Quidditch players?

In the wizarding sport of Quidditch, two teams compete to score the most points. There are five balls, six goals, and seven players per team who have different roles:

  • Chaser (three each): They try to throw the “Quaffle” through an opponent’s goal hoop, which scores 10 points.
  • Keeper (one each): They try to prevent the opponents from scoring goals.
  • Beaters (two each): They try to hit the “Bludgers” at opposing players.
  • Seeker (one each): They try to catch the “Golden Snitch”, which brings 150 points and ends the game.

What was the ranking based on? For our list of the best Quidditch players from Harry Potter, we considered all characters that appear in any form in the films or books.

Characters who are only briefly mentioned by name do not count.

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Place 10: Fred and George Weasley

Harry Potter - Fred and George
Fred and George – or George and Fred?
  • Position: Beater
  • Title: “human Bludger” (by Harry Potter); “invincible Beaters” (by Oliver Wood)

Fred and George are not only excellent at inventing joke products. They are also outstanding Quidditch players.

Throughout their school years, they made a name for themselves as Beaters.

Even though they sometimes struggle with their outdated broomsticks and their temper, the twins work perfectly together and have their team’s back.

Place 9: Cedric Diggory

Harry Potter - Cedric Diggory
  • Position: Seeker
  • Title: Captain

Cedric Diggory is mainly known for his participation in the Triwizard Tournament. Alongside Harry, he is the school champion of Hogwarts.

He shares his talent for flying with Harry. He was the Seeker and Quidditch Captain of Hufflepuff.

When Fred and George mock Hufflepuff’s team, Oliver Wood rightly points out: “Diggory has put together a strong team; he is an excellent Seeker!”.

Indeed, Cedric manages to catch the Snitch and bring victory to Hufflepuff. Perhaps only because Harry was disqualified due to the Dementors.  

Place 8: James Potter

Harry Potter - Lilly und James Potter
  • Position: Chaser (books)/ Seeker (movies)
  • Title: “Quidditch hero” (by Snape)

We don’t know much about Harry’s father James’ Quidditch skills. However, they seem to have been quite impressive.

For example, Snape derisively refers to James as a “great Quidditch hero”. Sirius praises Harry’s Quidditch skills by comparing them to James’s.

Additionally, Harry learns that his father enjoyed playing with a Golden Snitch, allowing it to fly away and then skillfully catching it again.

After his marriage to Lily and the birth of his son, however, he no longer pursued the sport, or else he might have become a well-known Quidditch player.

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EA FC 25 Ratings: The 10 Fastest Players in Ultimate Team

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

Based on the ratings for EA FC 25, the players with the most pace become clear. We present the 10 fastest players at a glance.

Update from 14.09.2024: We have updated the list of the fastest players following the announcement of all ratings.

What does the stat “Pace” mean in EA FC? A player’s pace is fundamentally made up of two values in EA FC:

  • Acceleration
  • Sprint speed

Since their introduction in FIFA 23, acceleration types also play an important role:

  • explosive: fast in the first few meters, slightly slower in top speed
  • controlled: moderate acceleration and top speed
  • sustained: slower off the mark, high top speed

What else is important for pace? Two playstyles are equally important, which can give your player’s pace a substantial boost. The two playstyles that additionally influence a player’s pace are:

  • Quick Step: gives your acceleration with and without the ball a pace boost
  • Frenzy: when dribbling with the ball at full sprint, you don’t lose pace
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The 10 fastest players in Ultimate Team at a glance

Since in EA FC, not only the raw pace stat determines speed, we have also considered the two relevant playstyles for pace in FC 25. This results in our list of the 10 fastest players.

In the list, you will first see the players with their ratings. The pace stat follows behind. The players are sorted by their speed in descending order.

Additionally, the table shows you which playstyle (Frenzy and/or Quick Step) the card possesses for an additional pace boost. Silver means normal playstyle (normal effect), Gold playstyle+ (strong effect).

Player (Rating)PaceFrenzyQuick StepPositionClub
Kylian Mbappé (91)97SilverGoldSTReal Madrid
Karim Adeyemi (79)96SilverGoldLMBorussia Dortmund
Vinícius Junior (90)95SilverGoldLFReal Madrid
Théo Hernández (87)95SilverSilverLVMilano FC (AC Milan)
Alphonso Davies (82)95SilverSilverLVFC Bayern
Yankuba Minteh (74)95SilverGoldRMBrighton & Hove Albion
Rafael Leão (86)94GoldSilverLFMilano FC (AC Milan)
Moussa Diaby (83)94SilverGoldRMAl-Ittihad
Rosemonde Kousassi (80)94/GoldRMWashington Spirit
Trinity Rodman (84)94SilverSilverRMWashington Spirit
Icons and Heroes were not considered for this list.
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What is the advantage of fast players? Fast players are hard to catch, especially once you have outsmarted your opponent with a clever pass or a fine trick.

Additionally, they help you get in front of the opponent’s goal as quickly as possible after regaining possession, before the defense of your opponent can reorganize. You can read everything important about the overall ratings of players in FC 25 at MeinMMO: EA FC 25 Release: All info on the release, leaks, and predictions

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In a new series on Netflix, Thor messes up the wrong wedding, it ends in carnage

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

The thunder god Thor is known for his fiery temper, which often gets him into difficult situations. However, this time he has invoked the wrath of the wrong person.

What is this about? It is about Twilight of the Gods, a new series on Netflix related to Norse mythology. The series is produced, among others, by Zack Snyder, who has made a name for himself as the director of several films in the DC universe. The animation is handled by the French studio Xilam Animation.

You can watch the trailer for the series here:

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What do we know about the series? It all started with a classic “meet-cute”: on a bloody battlefield, the warrior Sigrid saves the life of a king named Leif, after which the two fall in love and even want to get married.

A dispute ends in a massacre

However, the Asgardian gods do not like this wedding at all, least of all Thor. He shows up at the wedding – uninvited, mind you – and starts sending the wedding guests to Helheim. The couple survives, but Sigrid’s family falls victim to the wrath of the thunder god.

With a colorful group of capable warriors and Loki’s support, Sigrid and Leif embark on a seemingly hopeless quest for revenge against the Aesir. We also spotted father god Odin in the trailer, but we still don’t know anything about his role in this whole mess.

For fans of Norse mythology, there could be a lot here. It starts with Loki’s character design, which clearly differs from that of the Aesir. His descent from the Jötnar, the frost giants, might play a larger role.

Which mythological beings are also seen in the trailer:

  • The Einherjar, the warriors of the Aesir
  • A huge snake – probably Jörmungandr, the Midgard serpent
  • Several winged women, most likely Valkyries

On the side of the avengers fights a Ulfark clad in wolf skin. He can also transform into a wolf, just as berserkers in fantasy settings often can turn into bears.

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If you are wondering how the author knows what a Ulfark is – he simply played a lot of Age of Mythology as a child. If you are not averse to real-time strategy games, by the way, the remake of this classic is definitely worth checking out: New strategy game on Steam brings tears to players’ eyes: “It was my childhood”

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Players in Baldur’s Gate 3 are finding meaner ways to rob vendors

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3, there was a bug that allowed players to take all of the merchants’ goods without paying for them. The developer team at Larian Studios addressed this by removing the bug. Now, players are becoming increasingly inventive – and brutal.

What kind of bug is it? Players could obtain items from merchants by using a trick. They simply had to put the offered items into a barrel, a box, or another storage container that was nearby. 

To do this, they had to drag the item’s icon into the container. After the conversation, the merchant’s goods were inside the respective item and could be retrieved without the players having to pay.

Larian Studios addressed this bug and removed it with Patch 7. The developer stated:

Another trade exploit was fixed, where items from merchants could be taken without paying when they were moved into a container by dragging to the container’s icon. That’s enough now.

Larian Studios, via Baldur’s Gate 3

However, fans found a new method to still rob merchants of all their items. With Patch 7, Larian encouraged players to become even more evil through suitable endings, but they probably did not expect such a brutal method.

If you are aiming for profit in Baldur’s Gate 3, you should pay attention to the following video:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: How to sell items to merchants at a profit

Players rob merchants in a brutal way

How does the new trick work? In the Reddit forum, user CCYellow explains in point 11 how to still rob merchants. Normally, merchants leave only part of their goods when they are killed by players. However, there is a way to secure the complete inventory of the merchant:

  • Sell a merchant items like barrels or wooden boxes
  • Place the entire inventory of the merchant into these containers
  • Kill the merchant (or knock him unconscious, depending on your preferred method)
  • Grab the containers filled with the merchant’s goods

This method is said to prevent any items from being lost that would normally disappear when killing the merchants. The merchants in Baldur’s Gate 3 are likely facing tough times ahead, as many players will use this trick to make their lives difficult.

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What was in Patch 7? The patch not only brought a ton of new content and bug fixes but also the official mod support that players have been eagerly waiting for. The patch was actually supposed to be the last major update. However, as an employee of Larian revealed, the patch is not the end: Baldur’s Gate 3 is “finished” with Patch 7 – A boss now says: There is more to come

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LoL: Today Faker and T1 had their last chance to qualify for Worlds 2024 – Here’s how it went

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Things aren’t looking good for the reigning world champion T1 and its star player Faker in 2024. The South Korean top team has already missed three opportunities to qualify for the Worlds in League of Legends. Now they have one last chance, otherwise the 2024 Worlds in LoL will take place without the reigning champion and their star player.

How could T1 have qualified for the Worlds? South Korea has 4 spots for the Worlds, with two spots allocated through the regular league and two through a playoff tournament, the Regional Finals:

The safest way is to win the Summer Split of the LCK, but T1 only placed third there. Hanwha Life won.

The other way is to be the best team in South Korea over the year and qualify through Championship Points: That was achieved by Gen G, who have our Lord and Savior Chovy and jungler Canyon, who are strongly set up this year.

There was a decider match for 3rd place between the third and fourth place in the league, between T1 and DK. T1 was actually considered the clear favorite to win the match. But here awaited the final boss: Showmaker.

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The Life of Faker – Why He is a Living Legend

Showmaker Haunts Faker

How did T1 miss the penultimate chance? In a “Best of Five” duel on September 12, T1 was actually considered the clear favorite.

DK is no longer the team from 2020 when they became world champions, with Canyon in the jungle and the outstanding BeryL as support, but they still have midlane star Showmaker and proved too great a hurdle for T1.

Showmaker stepped onto the stage in 2017 and was considered the next big star in LoL. In 2020, he actually won the Worlds, and in 2021 he placed second. Since then, however, his team has broken apart – nowadays Chovy is considered the legitimate successor of Faker in the role of the strongest midlaner.
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Showmaker is individually one of the strongest LoL players ever.

Especially Showmaker delivered an impressive performance in the midlane, and botlaner Aiming matched well against Gumayusi.

Ultimately, the decisive match 5 went clearly to DK with 15 to 6 kills.

Here, Faker was once in control, but in the end, it wasn’t enough:

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Showdown on Saturday

What is now the last chance? Everything is now hinging on a decisive match on Saturday, September 14. Faker and T1 will face the winners of the ongoing match between KT Rolster and Fox. Currently, KT Rolster is leading 2-0 – in this match, it will be about whether Faker even gets to the Worlds in 2024: LoL pro Faker completely lost it after the defeat against Gen G, fans are worried: ‘I think he needs a break’

Faker and T1 Win 3-2 and Will Be at the Worlds

Update September 14, 12:11 PM: Faker and T1 have won 3-2 against KT Rolster. They were able to seize their very last chance and will be part of the LoL Worlds 2024 in Europe. In the LCK channel on Twitch, 123,000 viewers watched in the end.

Both teams were watching each other and were basically waiting for the Baron, but then T1 executed an attack that led to 3 kills, allowing them to comfortably decide the game in their favor.

For Faker, this will be his 9th participation in the LoL Worlds – this is a record.

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Never in 20 years has WoW been so good for solo players as it is now

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World of Warcraft has evolved into the perfect solo MMORPG – or at least that’s what MeinMMO demon Cortyn thinks, highlighting many positive aspects.

The expansion The War Within has been live for a few weeks, the first season has started, and at least the initial hype has slowly subsided. But what remains from World of Warcraft now is a rather simple realization:

World of Warcraft has never been as suitable for solo players as it is now.

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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface

First, it should be said that I do not play World of Warcraft primarily as a solo player. I have a fixed raid group, a guild with dungeon dates, and it often happens that we farm some elite rares in small groups in the evenings.

However, it often happens that I just don’t feel like being around anyone in the evenings and want to play a little by myself. In the past, playing solo in World of Warcraft worked quite well, but mostly it was restricted to rather trivial content. Spending an hour farming or completing world quests is fine, but not really challenging.

Delves offer the challenge solo fans needed

Exactly this gap is filled by the delves of The War Within. Small mini-dungeons with increasing difficulty, where one can adjust the challenge to their own liking.

Yes, the scaling of the delves was a bit odd in the first days of the new season and presented significant hurdles for solo fans. However, this was an obvious mistake that will likely be forgotten quickly.

Once these bugs are fixed, WoW has a crisp and solid progression system for solo fans.

WoW Great Vault Delves
With the delves, one can fill the great vault – all alone.

Never in the history of World of Warcraft have I felt so “free” to have fun playing alone. The content of the entire open world is available to me – whether it’s the numerous side quests, the many rare spawns, world quests, or precisely the delves mentioned, which promise a lot of unlocks and rewards.

Apart from the delves, nothing is “truly new,” but everything has received small tweaks and improvements that make this content significantly more attractive. Rare mobs grant reputation once a week – just like world quests. Therefore, rare enemies are worth pursuing anew each week, as are quests.

If I don’t feel like being around other people, I can still fish for new gear in delves or fill my weekly chest – no matter if it’s for my main character or alt characters. It also helps that gear often drops that is bound to my warband and can simply be passed along.

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Calculated by Blizzard – and it pays off

This sudden strength of solo content has been planned and intended by Blizzard. No wonder that the developers even published a guide on how to avoid social interaction in the game and fully concentrate on a solo playstyle.

It took many years and the entire expansion “Dragonflight” for adjustments, but finally one can say: WoW has also become immensely interesting and fulfilling for solo gamers.

The little improvements to the open world, the crafting, the delves, and the warband create a perfect mix where everything seems interesting and nothing feels “forced.” This is something I have missed for a long time.

Diving into the delves with Brann and Dagran – it’s also fun solo and rewarding.

Of course, there are those who believe that an MMORPG should always encourage seeking social interactions. This has been the norm for MMORPGs for a long time, but it has changed significantly in recent years.

But World of Warcraft now offers both. There is plenty of content to do with friends or the guild – that hasn’t changed. However, now, if one chooses, they can also venture out alone and still achieve success and make progress towards their self-imposed goals.

And that is an option that has been waited for in earnest for a long time. If you yourself haven’t dared to return yet, we have here the 3 best classes for newcomers and returnees presented.

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Who is the strongest of all Saiyans in Dragon Ball?

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The Saiyans are one of the most important races in Dragon Ball. The protagonist Son Goku and his eternal rival Vegeta also come from this alien race. But who is actually the strongest of the Saiyans?

The Saiyans in Universe 7 are a warlike people. They are one of the strongest life forms in the galaxy. The name derives from the Japanese words for vegetable and person, which is also reflected in the names of the Saiyans. Even Son Goku’s actual name is Kakarot, which is derived from carrot.

However, nearly all Saiyans were wiped out by Frieza, something Son Goku only discovers many years later. The villain destroyed the Saiyan home planet because he feared the emergence of a Super Saiyan and because the God of Destruction, Beerus, had commanded it. However, some Saiyans survived the catastrophe.

Regardless of when the Saiyans lived or what Saiyan heritage they possess, we want to know from you: Who is the strongest of all Saiyans? In the ultimate survey on MeinMMO, you can cast your vote to decide who would win a battle royale of all Saiyans.

Fans can also fight the battle with Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero on their home screen:

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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO in the trailer

Here’s how you can participate: You can make your selection in the following survey. Since there are so many Saiyans to choose from, you have 3 votes to pick your favorites. 

With the last selection option, you can vote for Saiyans that may not be included in the list. If you think of a Saiyan who is stronger than any mentioned here, you can add the option in the comments.

In another survey, Son Goku has already managed to stand out against the protagonists from other animes. But in this survey, he is up against his own kind for the first time.

The Saiyan was even able to pull ahead by a large margin. If you want to know who Son Goku was able to defeat in the other MeinMMO survey, you can see the results here: You have chosen the strongest anime character of all time: This is your ranking

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ZDF Magazin Royale praises MontanaBlack initially for his ‘woke statement’, then shows him on the highway

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In the new episode of ZDF Magazin Royale, two clips featuring the Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris were shown. On the one hand, he surprised everyone with his opinion on a controversial topic, on the other hand, he stood out due to his driving behavior.

Which two clips are shown? 

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Twitch: MontanaBlack is criticized for his driving behavior

ZDF Magazin Royale highlights several facets of MontanaBlack

How did ZDF Magazin Royale assess this behavior? The episode begins with the segment “Unexpectedly Stable” where the behavior of individuals is assessed as “stable” or “unstable”. Jan Böhmermann evaluates the two statements from the “well-known German internet humanist Dr. MontanaBlack” in the current episode.

The statements of the Twitch streamer regarding human rights in Dubai are rated as unstable. According to Böhmermann, the gaming community is now also leftist extremist and woke. For his behavior, the Peace Nobel Prize 2024 should go to Buxtehude, MontanaBlack’s hometown.

Shortly after, the driving behavior of “humanitarian Dr. MontanaBlack” is assessed as predictably stable. Because those who care about human rights always have the right of way. Since ZDF Magazin Royale is a show of societal satire, we can assume that the stability ratings are also satire.

Anyone who wants to watch the clips themselves must look up the current episode in the ZDF Mediathek and jump to the mentioned point at minute 3:45.

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Was this the first appearance of MontanaBlack on ZDF Magazin Royale? The satire show has already featured MontanaBlack several times. In the episode from September 16, 2022, Jan Böhmermann even took on the role of the Twitch streamer and spoke about promoting gambling.

MontanaBlack was also seen in the show this year. On May 17, 2024, the topic was disposable vapes. During this, Böhmermann used the streamer as an example of someone who does not listen to advice because he smokes vapes.

Currently, MontanaBlack has to deal with rumors regarding his alleged relationship with Twitch streamer Snipsska. The ex-boyfriend of the streamer, Berki, recently commented on accusations made by his former girlfriend: Following the rumors about MontanaBlack’s relationship with a 19-year-old, the ex-boyfriend released a statement.

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WoW now has its own ‘Butcher’ from Diablo 4 and players are really mad at him

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Blizzard has introduced some new content with Season 1 for The War Within to World of Warcraft. You can now delve deeper into the depths (‘Delves’), receive better loot there, and complete a season journey. Unless a new enemy is extinguishing your lights.

What kind of enemy is this?

  • Since Season 1, the depths have become significantly tougher. You can now play them up to level 11, but starting from level 4, you have a limited number of lives, or attempts – just like in Torghast.
  • Together with the new levels, the members of the Explorer’s League ask you to investigate something in the depths related to a new enemy: Zekvir, the Hand of the Herald. He strengthens random enemies in the depths that you can kill for extra loot.
  • The giant beetle is also the final boss in his own new delve, which was also opened with Season 1, and is the target of a new season quest. In his spare time, he ruins your day.

What does he have to do with Diablo 4? Zekvir is not only a boss in his own delve, he can also randomly appear in any delve starting from level 4. The Hand of the Herald has enormous health points and hits harder than any other enemy in the depths.

You can’t truly defeat him. Once Zekvir has lost enough health points or if you die, the boss will vanish again. He leaves behind an item that you can loot for some bonus loot.

In Diablo 4, there is an enemy with a similar mechanic: The dreaded Butcher can appear in any dungeon, impales you with a meat hook without asking, and chases you down to slaughter you.

The once terrifying foe has lost much of his bite in Diablo 4. Especially at higher levels, he has become just a source for extra loot for players. But if you encounter him early, he will simply take your life – just like Zekvir does now.

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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within

“10/10 Boss, would pay 1,000 gold for repairs again.”

Just like the Butcher, the WoW community has apparently developed a love-hate relationship with Zekvir. The system that allows him to appear randomly causes as much frustration as joy, as it is something different.

At the moment, Zekvir is still way too strong for most players, and that will likely remain so for several weeks. This applies to both his random appearances and his fight as a boss.

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In a thread on Reddit, a player lightheartedly expresses his frustration and receives much support. In the comments, the user InvectiveOfASkeptic writes:

I spent an hour dying to this guy with 2 friends. They thought it would be easier to do him solo. Listening to them complain about dying to his mechanics is the pinnacle of gaming.

10/10 Boss, would pay 1,000 gold for repairs again.

However, Zekvir is also supposed to be the target of the season journey and isn’t expected to be encountered on the very first day, as another user points out. There are a few tips for the fight as well.

  • Interrupt his slime cast, otherwise dodging will become harder.
  • You should ideally activate damage cooldowns when adds come. They make the fight much tougher.
  • Try to keep Zekvir in the middle of the room after every add to reach the next add faster.

The depths have been a pain point for the community since Season 1 anyway. Originally intended as a cool new feature and alternative for solo players, the balancing and scaling for groups hasn’t quite worked out – and continues to cause issues: WoW has finally fixed the depths – but now groups are dissatisfied.

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Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Ponyta – How to Make the Most of the Event Today

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On Saturday, the next Community Day will take place in Pokémon GO. This time, Ponita awaits you in 2 different forms.

What kind of event is this? A Community Day is an event that takes place every month. There is a Pokémon that is in focus and appears in very high numbers. Additionally, there are some bonuses during the event, including a significantly increased Shiny chance.

The Community Day in September 2024 will bring you Ponita. Not only the regular form of Ponita will be found, but also the Galar variant. Both Pokémon have an evolutionary stage with Gallopa and Galar-Gallopa.

We have summarized how to make the most of this event and prepare for it.

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

Community Day in September 2024 with Ponita – Start & Bonuses of the Event

What? Community Day with Ponita
When? Saturday, September 14, 2024 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exclusive Attack: Charge Attack Thunder Shock for Gallopa and Galar-Gallopa, if you evolve Ponita by 10:00 PM at the latest
Bonuses:
– Increased Shiny chance for (Galar-)Ponita
– Triple amount of Stardust when catching Pokémon
– Double catch candies
– Double the chance of XL candies when catching Pokémon from level 31
– Lures and Incense last for 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Snapshot surprises with (Galar-)Ponita
– Field research with (Galar-)Ponita
– PokéStop showcases with (Galar-)Ponita and (Galar-)Gallopa

Bonuses until 10:00 PM local time:
– One additional special trade
– 50% less Stardust cost when trading

Additional content during the Community Day: After the event ends, you have time until 10:00 PM to challenge 4*-raids. If you defeat a Ponita here, additional Ponita will appear around the Arena for 30 minutes. These raids cannot be completed via remote raid.

You also have the option to purchase a special research for 1 $ (approximately 1 €). Here you can expect 3 special candies, 1 star piece, and additional items. You will also receive additional encounters with (Galar-)Ponita and its evolution.

Who benefits from the Community Day with Ponita?

For collectors: If you still need the Shiny variants of both Ponita and their evolutions in your Pokédex, you should take advantage of the event. You probably won’t get a better chance anytime soon.

Due to the high number of spawns and the increased Shiny chance, this event is optimal to snag these Shiny Pokémon.

For fighters: Neither of the two Ponita forms and evolutions are particularly strong attackers for raids and, correspondingly, are not found on the list of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Unfortunately, these monsters are not suitable for that.

In the battle leagues, it looks a bit different. The regular Gallopa can place itself in the solid midfield in the Ultra League and is a conceivable option here, even if it isn’t the best one.

Galar-Gallopa may not score in the regular battle leagues, but it is the undisputed number 1 in the Psychic Cup (Great League) on pvpoke.com.

Since the Psychic Cup is just around the corner and takes place from September 17 to September 24, you can use the event well to get a strong specimen.

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The perfect preparation for the Community Day in September 2024

Create space: To have enough space for the large number of Ponita, you should clean up your Pokémon box accordingly beforehand and make space. If your box fills up during the event, use a simple trick to quickly sort out Pokémon.

Prepare items: Your item supplies should also be prepared accordingly to make the most of the event.

  • Balls: Without balls – no catching. Therefore, make sure to have enough balls in your inventory. If you have problems with this, check out the tips on how to collect Poké Balls in Pokémon GO.
  • Sananabeeren: By using Sananabeeren, you can receive double the amount of candies when catching. Given the already increased amount of candies during Community Day, you can even receive four times the amount of candies through Sananabeeren.
  • Incense and Lure Module: These two items can bring you additional Ponita spawns. If you activate them during the event, the duration is increased to 3 hours.
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Which Mega Pokémon are worth it for the event? If you have a suitable, active Mega evolution during the event, you will receive additional experience points and an extra candy when catching.

As Ponita is of Fire type in its regular form and Psychic type in its Galar form, you must choose either a Mega evolution of Fire type or Psychic type.

Mega Evolutions for Ponita:

  • Proto-Groudon
  • Mega-Lohgock
  • Mega-Glurak X
  • Mega-Glurak Y
  • Mega-Hundemon

Mega Evolutions for Galar-Ponita:

  • Mega-Simsala
  • Mega-Guardevoir
  • Mega-Latias
  • Mega-Latios
  • Mega-Lahmus
  • Mega-Meditalis

The Community Day is, of course, just one of many events that take place in Pokémon GO. If you want to know what else is coming up in the next few weeks, take a look at our overview of the events in September 2024 in Pokémon GO.

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One of the most popular shotguns in Helldivers 2 is finally as strong as it used to be

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In Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Game Studios responds to player feedback and brings numerous improvements to the game. One of the most important changes relates to the popular SG-225 Breaker shotgun, which is returning to its original strength.

Which weapon is it? It’s about the once popular SG-225 Breaker shotgun in Helldivers 2, which many players appreciate for its versatility in various combat situations. The weapon was especially known at launch for its ability to hit accurately at long range as well as deal massive damage in close combat.

However, after launch, the weapon was changed, making it overall weaker. Now the shotgun is becoming as strong as it was at the beginning.

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Helldivers 2: The Official Trailer for Chemical Agents Warbond

Studio responds to player feedback

What has changed? As part of Arrowhead Game Studios’ 60-day plan, the Breaker shotgun has been buffed and reverted to its original version at launch. On X, the developers share that the magazine capacity has been increased to 16 rounds and the stagger power to interrupt opponents has been increased from 10 to 15.

Previously, the studio announced on Reddit, that they take player feedback seriously and therefore created this plan to implement many responses. The change to the shotgun has been well received by the community so far.

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Community reactions: The mood under the post on X is largely positive, and many users are pleased that the studio seems to be taking player criticism seriously.

Some users write:

  • ArnoredRoar writes on X: Now you have rekindled my interest. Flame damage and Raigun buffs? Hell yeah!
  • Dcollins1985 notes on X: This is the way.
  • TravisSilcox comments on X: I applaud the makers of Super Earth for their innovation.

In Helldivers 2, nerfs to weapons are always a contentious issue among players. However, the community has figured out why many of their favorite weapons were weakened. The culprit is a bug: The Helldivers 2 community has discovered who is to blame for the nerfs to their favorite weapons: a bug

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V Rising: Celebrated survival game with vampires is temporarily free on Steam, lets you extensively play the ‘evil side’

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The vampire survival game V Rising is temporarily free to play on Steam: Perfect if you wanted to dive into a new game over the weekend.

What kind of game is this? V Rising is a survival game that lets you take on the role of a vampire. You can explore the open world of the game alone or with friends, and there are PvP elements.

You awaken at the beginning as a weakened vampire and hunt for blood in nearby settlements. Over time, however, you become increasingly powerful and can even build your own vampire castle. Just make sure to stay away from sunlight during all of this.

You can watch the launch trailer for the game here:

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V Rising: The launch trailer for the survival game with vampires on Steam and PS5

Being an evil vampire has never been so much fun

Why should you play V Rising? Of over 85,000 reviews for the game on Steam, 88 percent are positive. It’s not an exaggeration to say that V Rising is one of the most popular survival games.

When you’re not spreading fear and terror among humans, you’re either crafting new items in your hideout or hunting bosses. In the process, you gain new abilities and spells.

If you want to be really cruel, you can even keep humans as living blood banks or turn them into vampire thralls. V Rising manages to bring the vampire fantasy to life like hardly any other game.

How long is the offer valid? You can play V Rising on Steam for free until Monday, September 16, 2024, at 7 PM (MEST). If you want to buy the game afterward, you can do so until September 24, 2024, with a 30 percent discount.

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One of the toughest survival games presents a bleak future where the world is freezing – Coming next week to Steam, PS5, Xbox

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What holds a society together when it is trapped in a never-ending snowstorm? Perhaps you will find your own answer to this question in Frostpunk 2 (Steam, PS5).

What kind of game is Frostpunk 2? As with its predecessor, this is a society survival game. You must lead your city through an endless winter, provide warmth and food for the residents, and ensure enough cohesion.

Frostpunk 2 will be released for PC on Steam as well as for the consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 20. With the Deluxe Edition, which you can preorder on Steam, you can start three days earlier.

The official intro to the game has already been uploaded by the developers, you can watch it here:

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Frostpunk 2: The Official Game Intro

What do we know about the story? The game takes place 30 years after the beginning of a snowstorm that has enveloped the world in eternal cold. As a Magistrate, you are at the head of a city whose future depends on your decisions.

By the way: The old man in the intro is presumably the captain, our character from the first part. He seems to have completed his service and handed the fate of the city into new hands.

A society on the brink of collapse

The deadly cold is not the only danger in Frostpunk 2. Keeping an eye on the residents of the city is just as important: Among them, there will be groups whose values and future plans are not always identical.

How you deal with the different factions in your city is up to you. Will you fully join one group? Will you show willingness to compromise and try to make everyone somewhat happy? Whether that is even possible, you will find out for yourself in just a few days.

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