At 7 vs. Wild, it was unclear what role the founder Fritz Meinecke would play in the new season. In a new video, he talks about his role?
Who is it about? Fritz Meinecke is the founder of the survival show 7 vs. Wild, which every year sends a diverse group of participants into the wilderness to survive.
The German survival expert is also the face of the series and has participated in all seasons so far. While he excelled in seasons 1 and 2, he had to give up early in season 3 together with his team partner Survival Mattin.
In the new season, the 35-year-old no longer competes as a candidate, but takes on a special role.
One of the participants in this year’s season of 7 vs. Wild is LetsHugo, you can learn more about his success here:
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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo
Part of the organization, but still on a mission
What role does Fritz Meinecke take on in the new season? This time, Fritz Meinecke is involved in the organization, as he reveals in the new video on the series’ YouTube channel. His exact role is multifaceted.
In the preparation, he drew on many experiences he gathered as a participant over the last few years. He was also involved in the location scouting and has been considering with the team since October 2023 how the new season should look.
On site, according to his own statements, Meinecke has his own mission, which he does not want to disclose in detail yet. He will be in the area during the suspension period, and his skills as an experienced geocacher will likely come into play.
On the “playing field,” as Meinecke calls it in the video, he has likely prepared things. This could also involve the crashed airplane that Meinecke’s team has placed there according to the scenario. However, the survival expert continues to refrain from going into detail.
Will the candidates meet Meinecke? Yes, Fritz Meinecke will meet the candidates at the beginning and end. Additionally, he wants to conduct interviews with the viewers after the participants are eliminated, which will delve deeper into the reasons for the eliminations.
Germany drinks a lot of beer – even in global comparison, but the world champion comes either from Asia or from our neighborhood.
In which country is the most beer consumed? To this question, there are two different answers, as it depends on whether we take consumption per capita or the total amount. In both cases, however, Germany is not the winner – but it ranks high.
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A giant from Asia or a neighbor in Europe
Within which national borders is the most beer drunk? According to data from Kirin Holdings for the year 2022, one country is undoubtedly at the top:
China’s massive population of about 1.4 billion people drinks by far the most beer, about 42 million kiloliters.
Next is the USA with about 20 million kiloliters.
Brazil ranks third with 13 million kiloliters.
Germany is only in sixth place with about 8 million kiloliters.
Another giant by population doesn’t like beer that much: Despite also having nearly 1.4 billion people, India only comes to 2.7 million kiloliters, placing 13th.
One kiloliter corresponds to 1000 liters, the figure for the Czech Republic is therefore written out: 42,000,000,000 liters.
Kirin is one of the most significant beer brands in Japan, and the eponymous corporate group has been publishing annual reports on various topics, including beer, since the 2000s. These are regularly cited by the press.
And who drinks the most beer per capita now? The Czech Republic. 188 liters per capita in 2022. In total consumption, only in 18th place with about 2 million kiloliters, but thanks to only roughly 11 million inhabitants, undisputed beer champion.
Next are Austria, Poland, and the Republic of Ireland with about 100 liters per person. Germany is in 7th place with 93 liters per inhabitant. Overall, the relative consumption is a European category. Almost only European nations are in the top 20. Only Namibia (Southern Africa), Gabon (Central Africa), Panama, and Mexico (Central America) break in here.
The Czech Republic has been topping this statistic for about 30 years. Beer is the national drink par excellence in our eastern neighbor, which is why there was recently an uproar in the country when the government raised prices to reduce debts (via Tagesschau).
How is beer consumption in Germany generally developing?
For Germany, the latest figures for the year 2023 (via Statistisches Bundesamt) confirm the long-standing trend: We drink less beer on average every year since the peak of 140 liters per person in 1980. If this trend continues, consumption will have halved by the 2040s compared to 1980.
Globally, such total data sets are rarely available for the previous year. The surveying, checking, preparing, and publication simply takes time.
Sony has introduced its new PS5 Pro. Many are now asking: Can I continue to use my old accessories, or do I have to buy everything new?
What is included with the PS5 Pro? A DualSense Wireless Controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom are pre-installed with every purchase of the PS5 Pro. The PS5 Pro is available as a console without discs, while the disc drive for the PS5 can be purchased separately.
So you don’t have to buy new controllers. The old devices still work.
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
PS5 Pro: The following accessories work with the new console
Is the PS5 Pro compatible with PS5 accessories? Yes, the PS5 Pro is compatible with accessories for the regular PS5. Specifically, Sony lists the following accessories:
All devices that you can connect to your PS5 via USB or a USB dongle should also be compatible and work.
The official internal drive for the PS5 Slim is also expected to be compatible with the PS5 Pro, as the dimensions of the console are identical. Sony even states in its blog post:
The PS5 Pro is available as a console without a drive, while the currently available disc drive for the PS5 can be purchased separately.
What is not compatible with the PS5 Pro? All devices that you could not use with the PS5 before. This includes the old DualShock controllers and PSVR for the PS4.
According to initial statements, the PS5 will also continue to not support Bluetooth connections. Headphones or headsets that rely on Bluetooth will also not be supported by the PS5 Pro.
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 consider if you are thinking about a purchase: Is it even worth buying a PS5 in 2024?
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In WoW: The War Within the first season has started and it brings not only a raid instance, Mythic Plus dungeons, and rated PvP, but also new depths. But beware: If you play the open-world adventures incorrectly, you will lose the chance for strong loot.
What should I keep in mind in the depths? With Season 1 of WoW: The War Within, you can now find so-called “Generous Depths” in the new regions, four in total per day. Once you have successfully completed a “Generous Depth”, unlike normal depths, you cannot repeat it.
Apparently, only chests in these “Generous Depths” have a chance to contain a treasure map named “Bounty of the Depth Explorer” (via wowhead.com). With this item, you can activate an additional treasure for your next depth run, with the quality of the reward depending on the level of the depth at which you received the treasure map.
One of the trailers for WoW – The War Within:
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WoW: The War Within – Forces Within
Loot with Item Level 610 is at Stake
This is how to get the best possible loot! If you activate such a treasure map for level 8, you will receive a piece of equipment with item level 610. In comparison, the “normal” loot from a “Generous Depth” of level 8 is item level 603.
Not only are the “Generous Depths” limited per day. You can apparently only farm a certain number of treasure maps for your character per week (three treasure maps per week and character). Additionally, you can only carry one treasure map with you at a time (via Reddit).
To ensure that they indeed provide the best possible loot, you should definitely avoid visiting “Generous Depths” with your main character while you are still completing low-level depths to reach level 8 or higher.
A Senior Product Manager from Diablo 4 revealed on LinkedIn how much revenue the hack-and-slash MMO has generated so far, including through microtransactions. This was probably not intended. Meanwhile, the exciting details have disappeared from the employee’s profile page.
Who is it at Blizzard? Harrison Froeschke has been with Blizzard for almost five years and has taken on the role of Senior Product Manager for Diablo 4 since March 2023. On his LinkedIn profile, he proudly explains what tasks he has already mastered and what he is currently working on.
“Leading the monetization strategy of cosmetic items in the shop, pricing, bundle offers, personalized discounts, and roadmap planning that enabled a successful MTX live service.”
“I oversaw every step of the game sales process from pre-order to the first expansion by designing and collaborating with other teams, resulting in massive revenue success.”
With Vessel of Hatred, a new expansion for Diablo 4 will be released later this year – here is a trailer:
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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows the new features and the new region Nahantu in the video
After launch record follows revenue slump
How much money has Diablo 4 made so far? However, this is not the original version of the two texts. You can find the original, as the internet notoriously forgets nothing, for example on mmorpg.org.pl. It states, among other things, that Diablo 4 has managed to generate “150 million US dollars in microtransactions” through its monetization strategy so far.
On the other hand, Diablo 4 is said to have generated “more than 1 billion US dollars” in revenue during its runtime. That sounds like a lot, but it becomes relativized when considering that the hack-and-slash MMO reportedly generated 666 million US dollars within the first five days after launch (via businesswire.com).
In other words, after the best launch in Blizzard’s history, Diablo 4 could only generate an estimated 334+ million US dollars in the approximately 15 months that followed – a significant sum, but also a steep decline in revenue. This could explain why Harrison Froeschke later adjusted his LinkedIn profile and deleted the specific numbers.
According to our Diablo 4 expert Benedict Grothaus, the fourth season was already a turning point in the right direction, and the planned features and improvements for the addon address the right areas. You can find Benedict’s entire assessment of the game’s development so far here: Diablo 4 after one year: How Blizzard’s latest hit has developed
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The PS5 Pro will be delivered without a drive. But can you install a drive, and what would that cost? MeinMMO explains the details, and you won’t like them.
How will the PS5 Pro be delivered? A DualSense Wireless Controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom are pre-installed with every purchase of the PS5 Pro. The PS5 Pro is available as a console without a drive, with the disc drive for the PS5 being sold separately.
What is the cost of the drive? Officially, you can purchase the BluRay drive for the PS5 for 119.99 euros either directly from Sony or from a participating retailer. Sony is following the system of the Slim series of the PS5.
Can you buy a PS5 Pro with a drive? At the current time (as of September 11, 2024), this is not contemplated by Sony. Currently, you can only order the PS5 Pro without a drive and then purchase a drive separately.
If Sony offers a complete set with a drive or if anything changes, you can read about it directly with us at MeinMMO.
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
920 euros if you want the PS5 Pro with a drive
How much do I have to pay for the PS5 Pro with a drive? Currently, you need to pay about more than 900 euros if you want to use a drive with the PS5 Pro:
Can you already pre-order the PS5? No, currently that is not possible yet. Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro start on September 26, 2024, at PlayStation Direct and from all participating retailers. There are officially no restrictions due to Corona, but it is unknown how many people really want to buy a PS5 Pro at release. With such a high price, even a gaming PC seems more appealing compared to the PS5 Pro.
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 need to consider if you should be thinking about a purchase: Is it even worth buying a PS5 in 2024?
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Stellaris lets you rule an empire in space. However, this dream can quickly turn into a nightmare with the new expansion Cosmic Storms – and not in a good way, as many players report on Steam.
What kind of game are we talking about? Stellaris is a 4X strategy game set in a sci-fi universe. In it, you can explore and conquer a constantly changing universe. The game was developed by Paradox and is ranked in the top 10 of the most popular global strategy games on Steam.
Cosmic Storms is the latest DLC for Stellaris, released on September 10, 2024. This was developed in collaboration with Behaviour, the studio behind the successful multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight.
You can see the launch trailer for Stellaris – Cosmic Storms here:
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Stellaris: Cosmic Storms – The new DLC for one of the most popular strategy games on Steam
What’s new in Cosmic Storms? The DLC adds eight new cosmic storms to the game, ranging from thunderstorms with lightning to the massive Nexus Storm, a galactic weather phenomenon of unprecedented size. These storms can mean the end of your civilization or can be used to your advantage.
With the “Stormhunter,” there is a new origin centered around the storms. You can choose to explore these unusual weather phenomena and uncover their secrets or worship them and possibly gain benefits from them.
Fans have mixed feelings
Is the DLC worth it? Fans of the game are not very enthusiastic about Cosmic Storms yet. On Steam, the expansion is rated as “Mixed,” with only 63% of user reviews being positive. However, since this is a very large strategy game and the DLC was only recently released, things could change significantly.
Several players are upset about the early occurrence of the storms. For example, ElFicco420 writes on Steam: “I had a Nexus Storm spawn in year 10 that destroyed all my worlds over the next ten years. […] Paying 12 euros to let RNG decide if you can play the game is crazy.”
Other players do not mind the new content but are put off by the price. Harlock explains his thumbs down on Steam as follows: “It’s not bad, it’s fun, and adds nice environmental hazards, but it’s expensive for what it is.”
Dominic, as a long-time player, is thrilled with the DLC. His conclusion on Steam: “If you are a fan of Stellaris, the Cosmic Storms DLC is definitely worth your money. It adds depth, challenge, and beauty to an already amazing game. Highly recommended!”
Are you currently looking for a new strategy game? Then feel free to check out our list of the best strategy games of 2024. Whether you are looking for a game similar to Stellaris or something completely different – you will definitely find something here: The 15 Best Strategy Games for PC 2024
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In Pokémon GO, you receive rewards for completing a Dynafight. Trainers are now reporting that there may be an additional reward that has not been known until now.
What is a Dynafight? Dynafights are part of the new Dynamax feature. Here, you can compete with your Dynamax monsters in appropriate raids. There are things you should know for the Dynafights.
If you successfully complete such a Dynafight, you can receive some rewards such as TMs, special candies, and other items. Trainers are now reporting on Reddit that there is also another reward here – if you do not exit the power source too quickly.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season ‘Dyna-Maximum’ in the trailer
End the battle, receive another Pokémon
What kind of reward is that? If you successfully complete a Dynafight, in addition to the previously mentioned rewards in the form of items, you also get an encounter with the monster you fought.
At this point, you have the opportunity to capture the monster and add it to your collection.
As trainers have reported in several posts on Reddit, an additional Pokémon has spawned for them after the battle. This Pokémon has a special indicator above its CP display, similar to spawns from lure modules or incense.
You can see what this looks like in this Reddit post:
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What Pokémon can they be? It is not known which Pokémon are eligible for such a spawn. One trainer on Reddit seemed to have great luck and was able to enjoy one of the rare Grolldra.
In another post on Reddit, the trainer was pleased about an encounter with Wolly.
Are these Dyna-Pokémon? No. According to the comments under the posts, these are regular Pokémon that cannot undergo Dyna development.
What values do the Pokémon have? As a trainer points out, these are Pokémon with the same IV as those that can be caught in the wild. Therefore, unlike Pokémon from raids or field research that have an increased minimum IV, all values are possible.
The trainer Jerb22 writes: Counts as a wild encounter. I got a Hopplo with low IV in the same way.
In Pokémon GO, a lot is currently revolving around Dynamax. However, there are also more contents waiting for you in the coming weeks. If you want to know what those are, then take a look at the events in September 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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Destiny 1 & 2 have managed to accumulate a huge collection of Exotics over the years, yet only a few of them have made a name for themselves. One of these legends is the Icebreaker, which is set to appear in Destiny 2 soon.
Which Exotic weapon is being referred to? This is the Icebreaker, an Exotic sniper with Solar elements. The weapon had two special effects:
It cannot be reloaded but regenerates ammo over time (up to 6 rounds)
It causes targets to explode on kill, dealing area damage
For many, the rifle was a highlight in Destiny 1, as it could prove itself in both PvE and PvP. The rifle was teased in the key art for the 10th anniversary of Destiny. It is set to make its way into the game with Episode 2. But how powerful could the rifle become in Destiny 2? Let’s take a closer look at its effects.
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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer
Infinite Ammo and a Nightmare in PvP
How is the weapon supposed to return? The Icebreaker is supposed to be the new Exotic rifle from the upcoming dungeon of Episode: Revenant. Bungie cryptically announced this in their blog post for the 10-year anniversary (via bungie.net).
The Icebreaker
How good was the weapon? Very good indeed, at least for Destiny 1. The ammo economy in Destiny 1 was modest, and Guardians had to replenish their ammo with ammo syntheses – with the Icebreaker, that could be ignored. The rifle could not be reloaded, as 6 rounds were generated gradually from thin air.
This was beneficial in both PvE and PvP. Thus, Guardians could even solo raid bosses like Atheon and not have to worry about ammo. In PvP, players with good aim could dominate the match, as ammo was constantly generated here as well. If opponents stood next to each other, they would also receive area damage from the explosions.
Can the weapon keep up today? If the rifle were to return to Destiny 2 without any rework, it could be difficult. The ammo economy in Destiny 2 is much better than in Destiny 1, and one can also compensate for its deficiencies in ammo gain with Exotic armor or mods.
Generating ammo from thin air is not the best anymore, and the effect of explosions is nothing special anymore. Bungie would therefore really need to adjust the rifle to ensure it does not get lost in the meta and the current abundance of Exotics.
It remains to be seen what the developers will come up with. But until then: what do you think of the Icebreaker? Could it make a comeback, or do you believe it is just a nice piece meant to remind us of past times? Let us know in the comments. You can find more about Destiny here: Destiny 2: How to get the armor for the 10th anniversary
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Stadiums play an important role in the atmosphere of EA FC 25. We provide you with all the information about which venues will be included in the new FC installment..
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Update from 11.09.2024: We have slightly edited the article.
This is what we know about the stadiums in EA FC 25:
Which famous stadiums are missing in FC 25? As in previous years, major football cathedrals like Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena or FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou will also not be in EA FC 25. Both clubs have made their licenses available to other partners.
Unfortunately, the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, the arena of the two traditional clubs from Milan, will also no longer be available in FC 25. EA also no longer has licenses here. The stadiums of the Bundesliga clubs Heidenheim (Voith Arena) and newly promoted Kiel (Holstein Stadium) will also be missing. You can find everything else about the licenses in EA FC 25 here: EA FC 25: All leagues, licenses, and competitions at a glance
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Cheap and environmentally friendly energy is always a major topic. Researchers have now discovered a rock that could solve many problems. The research is still in its infancy, but it is promising.
American researchers are currently trying to develop a way to extract hydrogen from a specific rock: Theoretically, this rock contains infinite energy that they would like to tap into. Research is still in the early stages, but the USA is already investing millions of dollars in science.
But there is still a problem: How do you extract the hydrogen and energy from the rock? The initial ideas are promising and, above all, cost-effective. This is reported by our colleagues at Jeuxvideo.com.
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Clean, cheap energy, if you can get the energy from the rock
What kind of rock is this? The so-called “white rock” is rich in natural hydrogen, which is also referred to as white hydrogen. It is produced by the reaction of water with iron-rich rock: The iron corrodes and releases hydrogen.
Since this process occurs within the Earth’s crust, it has only been very limited in observation. However, in 2012, the Canadian company Hydroma confirmed the existence of this hydrogen for the first time, which they want to utilize now.
This is what the researchers are currently doing: A geological study by American researchers has found that the Earth’s crust could contain billions of tons of geological hydrogen trapped in water.
At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), they want to develop a method to extract white hydrogen from rock. The researchers are still at the beginning of their experiments, but these are promising. And the proposed solution is also cost-effective, as it would require the use of a sophisticated flexible carbon material, which would be limited to a cost of 1 dollar.
The streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek (30) is actually a nice guy. But lately, something seems to be off with him. He has become addicted to the MOBA shooter Deadlock on Steam and is apparently neglecting his own game Spectre Divide in the eyes of his fans. Deadlock is driving him crazy, says the shooter expert.
What is wrong with shroud? Shroud is currently in a dilemma:
For both shooters, shroud is the biggest streamer on Twitch.
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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve
“Hey, shroud isn’t even playing his own game”
This is how he is doing right now: A few days ago, shroud logged off angrily after 5 hours in Spectre Divide because he lost a game where he was leading 7-2 initially. To relax, he started playing Deadlock on Steam.
An apparently new viewer just came into his Twitch stream and surprisingly noted: “Hey, shroud isn’t even playing his own damn game.”
This caused shroud to have an outburst that was not at all like him.
Shroud started to laugh out loud during the stream, then apologized and continued more calmly: “I just played it for 5 hours,” then he insulted the user profanely.
However, the streamer apparently got shocked by himself, stood up, and shook it off.
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What does he say about Deadlock? Deadlock seems to be consuming shroud from the inside. In a recent stream, he said that the game has changed the way he sees himself and his teammates. It “is driving him crazy”.
For his friends, it’s clear: Shooter god shroud has become “MOBA MIKE”.
In his latest livestream on YouTube, the streamer Guy “DrDisrespect” Beahm threatened to sue former Twitch employee Cody Conners. He has now responded on X with a lot of mockery.
A report in Rolling Stone followed with new information and other far-reaching consequences. After a kind of “vacation” that lasted only 74 days, he returned and lashed out against Twitch and their former employee Cody Conners.
Before it was known why DrDisrespect was banned from Twitch, many were wondering about the truth:
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DrDisrespect was a celebrity on Twitch – His ban remains a big mystery to this day
DrDisrespect threatens – Cody Conners mocks him
What allegations does DrDisrespect make? In his latest livestream on YouTube, DrDisrespect claimed that Conners did not receive the information firsthand and provocatively said: “Cody, why do that? What was the point? […] For what? […] You know nothing!” He also threatened legal action against the former Twitch employee.
How did Cody Conners respond? Cody Conners was not impressed. He made two posts that mocked the streamer’s threats. First, he posted a screenshot on X showing him asking ChatGPT: “What kind of lawyer do I need when I’m definitely not being sued?”
In the second post on X, Cody Conners asked: “Siri, when do I have to go to court if I don’t have to?”
These two posts are indirectly a confirmation that DrDisrespect has not followed through on his threats of legal action.
That DrDisrespect is not afraid to take the matter to court is evidenced by the lawsuit between him and Twitch. This was fought out in 2021 as the streamer claimed to have suffered financial and reputational consequences from the ban. Thus, there could still be a lawsuit from DrDisrespect.
If you’re looking for a racing game with an open world, you can currently save a lot of money on Steam. The mentioned game has good reviews and costs just one euro.
Which game is it? The Crew 2 was released in 2018 and is the direct successor to the first part of the same name. It was developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft.
The Crew 2 is, like its predecessor, a racing game. But unlike many competing titles, you are not limited to closed tracks, but can drive in an open world. There are races and challenges waiting for you, and you can explore the USA, as The Crew 2 takes place there, quite freely.
Unlike the predecessor, in this installment, alongside the obligatory cars, you also have access to planes, motorcycles, helicopters, and boats. The term racing game is therefore quite stretched.
If you’ve been unsure whether a trip to the virtual USA of The Crew 2 is worth it, you can currently make the trip for a ridiculously low amount of money.
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Racing Fun in the Open World of The Crew 2 – Trailer
The game is almost being given away
What is the offer? Ubisoft has drastically reduced the price of The Crew 2 on Steam. The game usually costs 49.99 euros; currently, it is a whopping 98% off. This results in a price of just 1 euro.
That is ridiculously low and might convince skeptics to give the game a chance. We are talking about a price that is far below that of your daily coffee, not to mention lunch snacks.
Is the purchase worth it? Money isn’t everything; quality has to be right. The Crew 2 has received mixed ratings from the press since its release in 2018. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 64 from critics. Players rate it 5.7 on the platform.
The picture looks different on Steam. Here, The Crew 2 has a “very positive” rating. 82% of players found the game good, out of 61,310 total reviews (as of September 11, 2024).
However, recent reviews are only “mixed”. With the current offer, many new players will certainly try The Crew 2. It remains to be seen how the opinions will change in the coming days.
The offer for 1 euro is not permanent. If you are interested, you should take advantage of it by September 23, 2024. Have you tried the game at release or later? What do you think of it? Feel free to let us know in the comments. The predecessor faced removal this year – Ubisoft removed the game from players’ libraries and revoked their licenses.
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The companion in the depths of World of Warcraft has been changed. This is now causing some frustration, as the grind has become longer.
In World of Warcraft: The War Within, the depths (“Delves”) are a new feature that you can dive into intensively starting today, as the higher difficulty levels are now accessible and allow for the acquisition of really powerful loot. The constant companion by your side is Brann Bronzebeard, who also wants to be levelled up happily. The problem: He levels up very slowly now and only in very specific depths. Many are really not fond of this.
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What has changed about Brann? Just a few days ago, Blizzard reacted to the fact that some players had exploited a bug. They had levelled their Brann Bronzebeard extremely high, some even to level 60. As a result, he was extremely powerful and could handle the depths almost single-handedly without real help from the respective character.
Blizzard reacted quickly: Brann was first restricted so that he could not gain experience past level 15 until the start of the season. Subsequently, Brann was reset to level 15 on all accounts.
Now the season has started, and Brann can again gain experience points, but with a significant restriction: Brann can only gain experience points in “bountiful” depths. These can only be visited and completed once per day and character – and provide hefty loot only if you use restored chest keys.
Excessive grinding to level up Brann quickly is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible.
This is how the community reacts: They seem to be quite divided on this change. While some can understand the change so that Brann is not completely overpowered within a few hours, there are also many sarcastic and clearly disapproving voices. From the comments in the official WoW forum, for instance:
“This should have been known months in advance. Why are we only getting this information now?” – Rynnox
“With all due respect… why? The only real difference between bountiful and normal depths is the chest at the end. Just let him gain XP from every depth and that’s a clear win.” – Voidarcane
“Sniff… It brings tears to my eyes to see that solo players wanted a progress system only to then run into the same time-gating wall that mythic and PvP players experience and then shout ‘WTF’. You’ve done it.” – Primalmatter
Even in the World of Warcraft subreddit, the topic is being discussed vigorously, even if the reactions there are quite similar.
“An outstandingly terrible decision, lmao. This is just insane.” – DanielMoore0515
“This is a terrible design decision. It only encourages having a large army of alternate characters and running the bountiful depths on all of them every day.” – mistuh_fier
However, some also note that Brann and the depths are supposed to be a progress system that stretches over an entire season. If Brann were to reach the maximum level in the first few days, the progress would be completely finished right away.
Many suspect that Blizzard will make some changes to Brann in the coming weeks, such as increasing the XP bonus for the first visited depth each week – but that’s only speculation so far. If you are still unsure which class is currently really good, check out our tier list for WoW: The War Within.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger lost a leading role in a Marvel movie simply because he was too short for it. Ironically, a big rival stepped in to play the character in a series and several films.
Arnold Schwarzenegger really can’t complain about having only played small and insignificant roles. Throughout his career, he portrayed well-known characters like the Terminator or Conan the Barbarian. He also starred in Predator, True Lies, and Total Recall, all of which became cult films. By the way, his most lucrative film is not one you would expect.
However, not all roles that Schwarzenegger wanted, he got. An iconic character from the Marvel universe was denied to the bodybuilder and actor.
One of the greatest classics with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role is Terminator 2 by James Cameron:
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Trailer for the sci-fi classic ‘Terminator 2 – Judgment Day’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger
Seven centimeters made the difference
Which character is it about? We are talking about Hulk, Marvel’s green rage monster. Most of you will have the face of Mark Ruffalo in mind, who played the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent years.
Or you might think of Eric Bana or Edward Norton, who played the title role in Hulk in 2003 and The Incredible Hulk in 2008, respectively.
However, there are even older adaptations of the comic source. In 1977, a film was released that was also titled The Incredible Hulk. Arnold Schwarzenegger was originally supposed to play the lead role and was the first choice. He had the right physique and seemed perfect – but a small detail prevented the production from giving him the job.
Because the casting officials insisted on an actor who is at least 1.95 meters tall. With his 1.88 meters, Schwarzenegger didn’t quite meet the requirement. Although it was only 7 centimeters that he was lacking, it was enough to lose the role.
Who played Hulk instead? Ironically, Schwarzenegger’s great rival Lou Ferrigno got the role of Hulk. Ferrigno, like Arnie, is also working as an actor and bodybuilder and gained early fame in the film industry through his appearance in the documentary-drama Pumping Iron with Schwarzenegger in the lead role.
Ferrigno played Hulk in the film and then in a TV series that ran between 1978 and 1982. He later appeared in other Hulk films, and in modern adaptations of the comic character, he also makes appearances in supporting roles or cameos. Nevertheless, Schwarzenegger can look back on a long and impressive career – on MeinMMO you will find 7 facts about him.
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With the recent release of “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” there is hardly a better time to talk about the best wizard sport in the world. We have a few exciting facts for you that will make you a Quidditch expert.
What is Quidditch? Quidditch is a magical sport from Harry Potter played on flying brooms.
Each team consists of seven players: three chasers, two beaters, one keeper, and one seeker.
It is played with four balls: the quaffle, two bludgers, and the golden snitch.
The game ends when the golden snitch is caught by the seeker.
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Here you get an impression of the new Quidditch game:
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – The official gameplay trailer just before launch
1. Quidditch comes from “Queerditch Marsh”
The name “Quidditch” is derived from the origin of the wizard sport, the marsh “Queerditch Marsh”. There lived a witch named Gertie Keddle in the 11th century.
Gertie observed a strange game played on brooms where players threw balls and stones at each other. Even though she was mostly annoyed by the noise of this commotion, she noted all the details in her diary.
From this developed in Great Britain then “Kwidditch”, which later became the Quidditch we know.
2. Germany had its own “Quidditch”
Although Quidditch is the only broom sport that gained worldwide fame, there are still some similar sports. Many of them are probably even predecessors of Quidditch, which enabled the sport’s enormous popularity.
These predecessors were usually only known in individual countries or regions. For example, Germany also had its own “Quidditch” variant:
Stichstock(Germany): Players had to try to pierce a fully pumped bladder of a dragon with sharpened broomsticks. The bladder was defended by one player – presumably the inspiration for the position of the keeper.
Aingingein (Ireland): Players had to fly through burning barrels and at the end hit a ball into the goal.
Creaothceann (Scotland): A particularly brutal game in which players had a cauldron strapped to their heads, which they had to catch falling boulders with. It is said to have inspired the position of the beaters.
Shuntbumps (England): Players tried to knock each other off their brooms with lances.
Swivenhodge (England): Similar to tennis, a ball was thrown back and forth over a hedge. This could have inspired the chasers.
In real life, the birthplace of Quidditch was Manchester. In a small hotel, author J.K. Rowling had the idea for the wizard sport. In a commented edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, which was auctioned for a charitable cause, she wrote about the background of Quidditch:
I had been thinking about things that bring a society together, connect them and express their special character, and I knew I needed a sport.
Harry and Draco hunting the golden snitch From the game “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions”
For a long time, Quidditch was played with just three balls, the quaffle and the two bludgers. Only in 1269 did the predecessor of the golden snitch come into play.
However, it was not yet a ball, but a small round bird called “snidget.” Snidgets are known for their high speed, making catching one a real challenge for the seekers.
However, the birds were often crushed while being caught. And with Quidditch’s growing popularity, snidgets slowly became extinct. Therefore, a wizard named Bowman Wright invented the modern golden snitch in the 15th century – a small metal ball that perfectly mimics the behavior of the snidgets.
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Elder Scrolls: Castles is the latest spin-off of the Elder Scrolls series by Bethesda. MeinMMO editor Sophia has grabbed the crown for you and checked it out. Spoiler: Your king was murdered after one day, and his one-year-old daughter is now ruling.
Update from 11.09.2024: Elder Scrolls: Castles was officially released worldwide on September 10. Our preview report here refers to the Early Access version from March 2024. We now also have the launch trailer for you.
With Elder Scrolls: Castles, Bethesda has already released the second mobile spin-off for the Elder Scrolls series. The game is based on the principle of Fallout Shelter garnished with a pinch of Elder Scrolls: Blades.
I have been playing for over a week now and have checked out the game. First off: You will have fun if you like Elder Scrolls.
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The Elder Scrolls: Castles – The launch trailer for the new mobile game
Murdered Kings, Underage Successors, and Bad Decisions
Castles starts for me with the murder of the king. No, not the one from the headline, but his father Odar. He seems to have gotten a bit carried away, and his wife was fed up with his infidelity. A lightning-fast Argonian eliminates him, and from now on I get to play his son Jofarr.
Who I promptly let marry his father’s mistress. This naturally annoys Queen Mother, but oh well. The ex-mistress and the king have a sweet little daughter – the line of succession is secure.
The king marries the mistress. It was a love marriage, promise!
And this is important because this king doesn’t last long either: Underestimating the mildew in the fields once and having one too many confrontations with the wizard? Whoosh, the satisfaction of the people drops to the basement. For one (un)faithful subject, it was one bad decision too many, and the second king is soon murdered.
Good thing there’s still the one-year-old daughter. Hopefully, she will make the right decisions. Ultimately, this is also the focus of Castles: making decisions and gathering resources.
I had the king buy Volume 3. Presumably, his murderer missed Volume 2 …Many decisions influence how certain ethnic groups perceive you. Of course, only nobility may read The Plump Argonian Maid.
Basically, it’s an evolution of Fallout Shelter and Elder Scrolls Blades. The former was released by Bethesda in 2015, a few months before the release of Fallout 4. Blades, on the other hand, went live in 2019.
I have played both games and must say: Castles skillfully advances the known features of Fallout Shelter and mixes it with the best from Blades with both well-known and unknown lore from the Elder Scrolls series.
By Talos – You Can Only Get It Wrong!
The main task in Castles is to satisfy your subjects. To do this, you build resource farms and workshops where your subjects toil daily. A little later in the game, you can also send up to three castle residents on quests and earn rewards.
The most important mechanics are, alongside resource gathering, the decisions you make for your ruler. This could mean burning fields with the aforementioned mildew or harvesting quickly before it gets worse. A little tip: This can lead to murdered kings.
You are also mediators and couple therapists: High Elves come by and complain about Talos worship. If you have sent two characters to bed together who actually already have partners, you must settle the marital quarrel.
Anyone who calls Talos a false god should actually be banished from the castle.
Pairing your subjects is also a matter that requires the attention of your highness:
The children of your couples take on the characteristics of their parents. So, if you let castle residents with efficiency-boosting traits have children, you’ll soon have an army of highly specialized workers. Or you can do it like me and live in drama.
Into Battle
The quests, on the other hand, remind me personally of a better version of Blades: Instead of running through 3D dungeons that don’t look good on smartphones, your three fighters automatically walk onto a 2D battlefield.
There you can let them decide whom to attack, or you can send them against specific enemies. Also, each character has a special ability depending on the equipped weapon that you can unleash on the enemies.
Upon successful completion, you receive resources and experience points as rewards. If you manage up to three dungeon-dependent challenges, there’s a bonus.
As with most online and mobile titles, you also have to expect microtransactions here. For example, almost every level-up advertises the emperor’s package. This is very annoying at the beginning because you reach higher levels very quickly. Since about level 30, however, everything has slowed down a bit.
The buttons for more potions scattered here and there don’t really bother me personally. But: I generally try to avoid microtransactions and have actively made that decision in Castles as well. So far, I haven’t had any problems because of it.
Pop-ups like this are rare, but that doesn’t make them any less annoying.
However, Bethesda does not reinvent the wheel with the game. You play it because you either enjoy relaxed building games or want to know what happens when an Argonian and a Khajiit have a baby.
I’m having fun with the game, even though I usually avoid mobile games – only Pokémon GO has a permanent place on my phone. In fact, Castles is full of references to the main games and their lore, which makes me incredibly happy: There are High Elves with Talos phobia, The Plump Argonian Maid, and Tamriel during the peak of the Empire.
The PS5 Pro has been officially presented, but the price has caused much discussion. Is it worth buying the PS5 Pro at a cost of 800 euros?
The PS5 Pro has been officially announced and has mentioned the price and release of the PS5 Pro. However, especially the high price of 800 euros makes many players angry. Because many say, “with that money, you could just buy a gaming PC!”
On one hand, we will look at how much hardware you really get for 800 to 900 euros. On the other hand, we will explain to you who might benefit the most from which purchase and how much “gaming PC” is really worth for you in the end.
Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
PS5 Pro or Gaming PC for 800 Euros – What you get
How much does the PS5 cost? Sony has announced the official price and release date for the PS5 Pro:
The PS5 Pro will cost 799 euros in Germany.
For a drive, you will pay an additional 119.99 euros, and for a stand, about 30 euros. A second DualSense controller will cost around 60 euros.
For the complete package, you will therefore pay around 950 euros. A subscription for PS Plus is not included if you want to play online.
What gaming PC can you get for 800 to 900 euros? To find out, we compared the prices of pre-built PCs in several shops. We are always assuming about 900 euros:
At CSL, you can already get a fast mid-range PC with an i5-14400F and an RTX 4060 Ti. This is sufficient for Full HD and also for WQHD with some compromises in frame rates.
At Dubaro, you get a Ryzen 5 5600X and an RX 6750 XT. With this, you can play with high frame rates in WQHD and even use 4K with some compromises.
At Megaport, you get a Ryzen 5 5600 and an RTX 4060. The RTX 4060 is Nvidia’s entry-level GPU for Full HD.
Depending on the offer, you can either get a very good entry-level gaming PC (RTX 4060) or already a mid-range gaming PC (RX 6750 XT). Generally, you need to upgrade your graphics card every 3 to 5 years if you want to play top titles.
If you are willing to pay an additional 200 euros for your gaming PC, you can already get a machine in the lower high-end range. For instance, a graphics card like the RTX 4070 or an RX 7900 GRE / XT. With that, you should be set for the next few years before you need to upgrade again.
Basically, it depends on what you really need and what you should ultimately buy:
Reasons to choose the PS5:
If you only want to play current titles and are satisfied with 30 FPS or sometimes 60 FPS, then the normal PS5 or PS5 Slim is completely sufficient. Because its performance is still enough for all titles that are released for the PS5.
If you want to “only” play, do not want to worry about settings, and do not plan to upgrade in the next four or five years, then the normal PS5 is still the best choice.
If you need a drive in the PS5 because you buy movies and series through your console, then the extra cost for the PS5 Pro might be too expensive for you. After all, you will have to purchase a drive additionally.
If you are looking for a straightforward and accessible gaming experience, then the PS5 is still a very good console.
Reasons to choose the PS5 Pro:
If you are already equipped with a 4K or 8K setup and want to get the most out of your setup and your PS5, then you might consider upgrading to the PS5 Pro.
If money is no object for you and the PS5 is your main platform, then the PS5 Pro is also the best way for you.
If stable 60 FPS are an absolute must for you and you do not want to game with less.
Reasons to choose a gaming PC:
A gaming PC is the better choice if you want to be more flexible and do not just want to game but also want to browse the internet or do office tasks.
The gaming PC is also a good option if you plan to upgrade your CPU or graphics card later. Usually, you can have upgrades done by a shop.
For 900 euros, you get more value in the PC area than with the PS5 Pro, but you will need to invest your own time in the installation of games and software.
If you pay an additional 200 euros, you can already get a high-end gaming PC with RTX 4070 or RX 7900 GRE /XT and be prepared for 4K gaming.
More about the PS5: Sony’s console is now over 3 years old. But is it still worth it to buy a PS5 in 2024? MeinMMO discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony console and explains what you need to consider if you are thinking about a purchase: Is it still worth buying a PS5 in 2024?
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The expert Rob is known for building strong and sometimes totally absurd builds in Diablo 4, especially for Barbarians. He has now discovered a new build that literally causes infinite damage. The game can’t display so much anymore. Rob is sure: This will never make it to the game.
What kind of build is this?
Blizzard is currently testing the changes of Season 6 on the PTR. Anyone can participate on PC, look for bugs, and give feedback.
Rob2628, a Diablo and especially Barbarian expert, is actively testing here and has created a thorns build for Barbarians that accumulates more and more damage. To infinity.
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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows the new features and the new region Nahantu in the video
This is what makes the build so strong: At the moment, there seems to be a faulty interaction between two passive skills of the Barbarian on the PTR: Tough as Nails and Barbed Carapace. Tough as Nails is already in the game, while Barbed Carapace will come as a new skill with Season 6:
Tough as Nails increases your thorns damage, and when you hit enemies, they bleed for part of the damage.
Barbed Carapace boosts your thorns proportionally for every 25 rage spent, and you deal thorns damage to enemies you move through.
This combination already enables strong thorns builds. If you have accumulated more than 30 ranks of Tough as Nails through completion and other options, the damage continues to stack – to infinity. Why this is the case is not entirely clear.
How you build the rest of the build is relatively unimportant as long as you have as much thorns damage as possible and build on health points and attack speed. Everything else is irrelevant since thorns cannot critically hit anyway.
Rob uses a “Spin to Win” build in his video and shows how he only gets the infinity symbol displayed after a 40-digit number. By the way, such a number is called a sextillion. You can find the build here on d4builds. According to Rob, the build comes from a Chinese player who showed him the build.
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The expert is sure that this build will never leave the PTR. Aside from the obviously faulty interaction between the two passive effects, Barbed Carapace alone is much too strong, says Rob:
Even the basic thorns build is being changed because this passive has more than one broken interaction. In AoE scenarios, for example, they tick multiple times.
Previously, Rob found a build with which he can kill bosses without using his hands. However, Rob says that wizards are still stronger on the PTR – even with all this crazy Barbarian action.
