How often should you upgrade your graphics card if you want to play all the top titles on Steam?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

You are considering upgrading your computer and acquiring a new graphics card? But how often should you replace your hardware to game smoothly?

The graphics card is one of the most important components in your gaming PC, alongside the processor. Because in addition to the CPU, it handles most of the calculations while you are gaming.

But how often do you need to upgrade your graphics card if you want to play current games? We will give you three points to consider.

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Generally, an upgrade every 3 to 5 years is sufficient

When should I upgrade my graphics card? Experts recommend upgrading your graphics card roughly every 3 to 5 years. This is usually how long it takes for manufacturers to introduce new technologies or for the performance leap of the next generation to be significant enough to justify an upgrade.

When a generation of graphics cards is released, the following year often brings only an updated version that is only slightly faster. The biggest performance leaps usually happen every three years. If you want to stay up-to-date, you can generally upgrade every three years, provided you have the necessary finances.

For the best price-performance ratio, upgrading every five years is sufficient. This way, you usually get a graphics card from the previous generation at a significantly lower price than if you buy it right at release. However, you may not be able to play all games on maximum settings.

What else should I consider before an upgrade? In general, the timing of an upgrade also depends on which games you enjoy playing the most. If you mostly play farming games and occasionally a round of Counter-Strike, then you don’t need a powerful GPU and can upgrade much less frequently.

If you instead want to play the latest titles, such as Black Myth Wukong, or use your graphics card for other compute-intensive tasks, then you will need to upgrade your graphics card more regularly if you want to keep up.

In the end, it really depends on your individual needs:

  • How much performance and power you need.
  • What resolution you want to play at.
  • How many FPS you want to play with.

However, if you notice that your graphics card can no longer handle the latest games, that is a good sign that you will need a new graphics card sooner or later. In some cases, techniques like DLSS and FSR can help extend your graphics card’s life a bit longer.

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When upgrading your CPU, consider your graphics card

Upgrading other components: If you are considering upgrading your processor, also think about upgrading your graphics card. This is because the graphics card and CPU work closely together, and a lightning-fast CPU will be wasted if paired with an outdated graphics card. In technical terms, this is called a bottleneck: your graphics card is running at 100%, but your CPU is just idling at 6%.

Moreover, if the technical gap between the processor and graphics card is too large, certain technologies will generally no longer be supported. For example, Smart Access Memory on AMD hardware.

Avoid the following upgrades: If you want to upgrade your gaming PC, you should definitely avoid the following components. You will not be doing yourself any favors if you try to upgrade your system with them: 7 upgrades for your gaming PC that you should not buy at any cost

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Two highlights of gamescom 2024 are released on the same day – And present a problem for a Twitch streamer

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The Opening Night Live of the gamescom 2024 made some big announcements and showed exciting trailers. The Twitch streamer Maximilian “HandofBlood” Knabe is particularly excited about two release dates.

What are the release dates? The releases of the games Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Civilization VII have been pushed to the same day. Both are coming on February 11, 2025.

The release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was originally planned for this year, but had to be postponed. Civilization VII actually doesn’t have an official release date yet, but leaks have revealed that it is expected to be on February 11, 2025.

As part of the gamescom, a new trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was released:

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Trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 shows gameplay

“What kind of world do we live in?”

How did HandofBlood react to the news? HandofBlood posted on X his opinion about it: “WHAT KIND OF WORLD DO WE LIVE IN, THAT [sic!] CIV 7 AND KINGDOM COME DELIVERANCE RELEASE ON THE SAME DAY”. The streamer’s sentiment can be interpreted as either positive or negative.

Why this reaction? The simultaneous release shouldn’t be a big problem for most gamers; however, it is for HandofBlood. He is a passionate fan of both series and has played the respective predecessors himself.

As a fan, you naturally want to dive into the game as soon as it is released and ideally play for hours – which, in this case, isn’t really possible.

But from a professional standpoint, the decision could also be difficult. For Twitch streamers, the launch time of a game is crucial: a streamer who starts a week later may have bad luck – as fans of the game might have already found another streamer or seen the content.

This is what happened to a German Twitch streamer who had to wait out the launch of a highly anticipated title in the wild.

No wonder then that a user commented on his post on X, “You know you have to work a double shift, right?” Maybe the streamer’s reaction is more of a stress response due to the extra work ahead of him.

Whether HandOfBlood decides on one of the two games or embarks on an extra-long streaming marathon to showcase both games at launch remains to be seen.

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The YouTuber and Twitch streamer is certainly well-versed in video games. His opinions on certain games are certainly sought after, and his fans listen to his recommendations. Recently, he raved on Twitch about a secret game that isn’t even available on Steam.

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The hero of my childhood is back with a new game on Steam – but his idea flopped 7 years ago as Fortnite

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Peter Molyneux is back. MeinMMO author Schuhmann says: He developed some of the most important games of my childhood with Populous, Powermonger, and Dungeon Keeper. But the new concept for Master of Albion (Steam), which he presented at gamescom 2024, sounds like the Fortnite that flopped so badly in 2017.

What relationship do I have with Peter Molyneux?

  • As a child and teenager, I loved the games of Peter Molyneux without knowing they were his. Back then, only names like “Bullfrog” and later “Lionhead” were on the games.
  • I grew up with the God games Populous (1989) and Powermonger (1990) – back then on the Sega Mega Drive. But I especially loved Dungeon Keeper (1997). I remember Black & White 1 and 2 (2001/2005) as innovative and fun games that had so much potential for more. I spent way too many hours on “The Movies” (2005).
  • It was only later that I realized that all the games I liked came from one man: Peter Molyneux, and that he excited and disappointed a generation of players and journalists at the same time because he spoke so enthusiastically about his already good games that promises were made that could never be fulfilled.
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Trailer for Masters of Albion offers insight into the gameplay

Hasn’t anyone told Peter Molyneux that his idea flopped 7 years ago?

This is now his new game: Yesterday at gamescom, Peter Molyneux presented his new game “Masters of Albion”.

And my first thought was: “Hasn’t anyone told Peter Molyneux that his idea is 7 years old and was one of the biggest flops of the last – well – 7 years?”

In Molyneux’s new game, one is supposed to build during the day and defend the village against various enemies at night.

This is exactly the premise of “Fortnite – Save the World”, which was released in July 2017 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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“Save the World” was the original Fortnite.

MeinMMO is an official media partner at gamescom 2024. More highlights from the event can be found in our exclusive FYNG show on site.

Fortnite was supposed to be Epic’s big flagship in 2017 – It almost failed immediately

How was Fortnite back then? Epic had been working on Fortnite for years; it was supposed to be their new flagship and promote the Unreal Engine. However, in the same summer of 2017, only a few months after the Early Access release, Fortnite – Save the World was virtually dead. It was ultimately overshadowed by Fortnite: Battle Royale and later replaced.

Okay, Molyneux wants to use his own ideas from Dungeon Keeper and Black and White; with a “god hand,” one will be able to intervene directly, and it will be possible to take control of individual creatures.

But everything around it is supposed to be immense: one should be able to combine, expand, and level up everything.

All of this was also present in the original Fortnite. The problem: Fortnite – Save the World felt like an Asian mobile game. With numerous rewards and interwoven systems, it was a constant grind, and one had to play for hours to get the items they wanted, and often they were the wrong ones:

  • In Fortnite, one could select heroes, equip them with various weapons and items, build a fort, and set traps – all items and characters had different levels and quality tiers. One fought against monsters that attacked at night.
  • “Masters of Albion” is also supposed to offer all of that and even much more – in the game trailer, it was even possible to assemble the exact sandwich, layer by layer, that a hero eats.
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What is the problem? Given Peter Molyneux’s past and his strange NFT/mobile endeavors in recent years, I have a bad feeling about the “Build by Day / Fight by Night” game. Because even Fortnite – Save the World failed due to excessive microtransactions and the endless grind, where the actual gameplay took a backseat and quickly became boring.

Fortnite: Battle Royale eliminated all levels and quality tiers from the game, focused on gameplay, and reduced the grind. This Fortnite quickly achieved the success that Epic Games had hoped for from their “Build by Day / Fight at Night” game.

It’s somewhat an unfortunate mix:

  • I like Peter Molyneux
  • I love Dungeon Keeper, which clearly serves as an important model
  • And I liked and played the original Fortnite – Save the World way more than I probably should have

But the combination of these three things that I actually like has only a vanishingly small chance of turning out well, rationally speaking. However, I’ve never hoped more to be wrong than with Peter Molyneux’s new game: Legendary developer promises not to hype his new game – then hypes his new game

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Dune: Awakening aims to combine MMO and survival, impresses with new gameplay: The next big thing in the genre

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Just in time for the ONL, Funcom released a new gameplay trailer for Dune: Awakening. It showcases the early game, but also for the first time teasers for endgame and spice activities. Additionally, there is now a release window.

What kind of trailer is this? The new trailer provides 5 minutes of almost exclusive gameplay insights. From character creation to the tutorial and even seemingly the endgame, everything is included – featuring a huge sandworm.

A release period is now known as well: Dune: Awakening is set to launch in Early 2025 for PC – so in spring 2025. A release for PlayStation and Xbox will be announced later.

Here you can check out the trailer for yourself. Further down, we have summarized everything for you, and MeinMMO survival expert Benedict Grothaus sends his impressions directly from the ONL location.

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Dune Trailer Shows Gameplay – From Survivor to Spice Hunter

Spice Blows, Base Building, and Inventory Management

What can be seen in the trailer? The new gameplay trailer offers quite a bit to see – seemingly even almost chronologically in the order it’s experienced in the game. Here are a few highlights:

  • Character creation
  • The tutorial where players flee from a sandworm on rocky ground
  • An initial encounter with other players
  • Climbing
  • Team take-downs of enemy bases
  • Base building
  • Ornithopter flights
  • Harko Village, one of the player hubs
  • The hunt for spice
  • Political cutscenes

There are also insights into the game’s menu, including a look at the inventory: a character can carry ten different pieces of gear or clothing and has a total of eight slots for the loadout. The latter can be selected using the number keys.

A first look at the equipment options in Dune: Awakening.

New are also the insights into the hunt for spice aka the spice. Player groups with various equipment levels fight over a single source. The losers are threatened by rocket launchers and tanks. In the end, they give up and call a sandworm that devours everything, including their opponents.

More about the gameplay of Dune: Awakening can be read in our hub for the game.

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One of the best sci-fi universes of all time

What does the MeinMMO expert say? MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to witness the trailer live and in color on-site. From the hall where the ONL is taking place, he sends his impressions of Dune: Awakening and even finds that the game could be the next big sci-fi thing after Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Dune: Awakening has captivated me since the first announcement. I have been waiting for years for a game that combines MMO and survival, and Funcom has promised exactly that. With Conan Exiles, they show that they are on the right track.

The new Dune may not reach the graphical level of the large, modern MMOs, but it doesn’t have to – because it brings sandbox elements that are not found in the genre so far. Just the enormous base building, the ornithopters, and the light survival aspects are features that set Dune: Awakening apart from other MMOs.

Additionally, there is the franchise itself. Dune is one of the best sci-fi universes of all time and conveys a dystopian world as well as only Fallout does. Even if you are not a fan of the sandbox elements, you will not find anything close to Dune in terms of science fiction in the near future.

The last MMO with a major franchise backing it and so much hype was Star Wars: The Old Republic from 2011. If Funcom can also manage the multiplayer aspect well, Dune will be the next big thing in the genre.

Benedict Grothaus in Cologne, 20.08.2024

What about you: Are you excited for Dune: Awakening? Feel free to share your thoughts on the game in the comments. You can find more from gamescom and especially the ONL in our overview of the trailers: Opening Night Live: All announcements and trailers from gamescom 2024 in overview.

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Pokémon GO reveals the Pokémon of the Community Days in September in a video

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In Pokémon GO, the monster for the Community Day in September 2024 has been announced. And it will even be available here in 2 forms.

What event is it? The Community Day is a recurring monthly event. During this event, there is a monster that appears in enormous numbers for several hours, along with some bonuses, such as an increased Shiny chance.

While the Pokémon for the Community Day in August 2024 is already confirmed, the monster for the C-Day in September 2024 has now been teased in a video.

It is Ponita, which will appear on the Community Day in both its regular form and in the Galar variant. You can find the teaser video on Facebook.

When does the event take place? The Community Day with Ponita is currently scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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Pokémon GO: New teaser shows something ‘big’

All bonuses for the Community Day with Ponita

The following bonuses will be active from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM:

  • Increased spawn and shiny rate of Ponita
  • 3x stardust when catching Pokémon
  • Incense and lures last for 3 hours when activated during the event (does not apply to the daily adventure incense)
  • 2x candy when catching Pokémon
  • 2x chance to receive XL candies when catching Pokémon

In addition, there will be the following bonuses active from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM:

  • An additional special trade
  • Trading costs 50% less stardust
  • If you evolve Ponita or Galar-Ponita, the evolved Rapidash will learn the electric-type charge attack Thunderbolt

Additional content for the Community Days: During the event, there will also be themed PokéStop showcases that you can participate in.

If you take snapshots during the event, there is a chance that a Ponita will sneak into the picture in one of its two forms.

Additionally, there will be the chance during this Community Day to challenge Ponita in 4*-raids for up to 3 hours after the event. If you successfully complete such a raid, more Ponita will appear around the gym for 30 minutes. These raids can only be completed locally and not remotely.

As is customary for these events, you can also complete event-related field research and purchase a ticket for the Community Day for $1 (approximately 1 €). The contents of the ticket have not yet been revealed.

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What do you think about the Community Day? Are you looking forward to Ponita? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and discuss with other trainers here. If you want to know which events await you in August 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have the right overview for you.

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Is there any new game like The Division or Destiny at gamescom 2024?

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The “looter-shooter” genre has been popular in recent years and has dominated discussions in the gaming market at times. Games like Destiny or The Division established the genre in 2014 and 2016. Many fans of the games are looking for new content in 2024, as The Division 2 has effectively run its course and Destiny 2 is no longer releasing expansions: MeinMMO takes a look around at gamescom: Are there games in this direction?

What’s going on with new looter-shooters like Destiny or The Division?

  • Looter-shooters like Destiny or The Division have fallen out of favor with publishers in recent years and are hardly being developed anymore. Apparently, development is too expensive and complex because players are constantly asking for new weapons, missions, and raids. The last attempts were games like Outriders or Borderlands 3. It’s better to keep silent about Anthem or the games in the “Ghost Recon” series.
  • Meanwhile, the genre is extremely successful: “The First Descendant” is considered a major surprise hit in 2024 on Steam.
  • To be clear: No new game like The Division or Destiny was shown at gamescom. There are only a few alternatives to replicate parts of the game concept. But instead of “looter-shooters,” Extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov or Hero shooters like Valorant and Overwatch are primarily being developed today. Bungie’s new game, Marathon, sounds like a mix of both.
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The best alternatives to The Division play after the fall of mankind

Which new games come close to The Division? The closest current game is probably “Arc Raiders”. This is a cooperative third-person shooter with PvE and PvP elements. The Extraction shooter is set to be released for PC, PS5, and Xbox in 2025.

Players scour the land in a sort of post-apocalypse for supplies and must defend their loot against machines and opponents. They can build trust with merchants.

The game has elements from the Dark Zone of The Division: Do you help players who are being chased, or do you let them go and take the loot?

A bit further from The Division is the Survival-MMO Dune Awakening. This also takes place in a hostile environment, and you have to fight for loot. It’s expected to release in 2025.

No new alternatives to Destiny

Which new games come closest to Destiny? Here it looks even gloomier. We know from the past that many Destiny players have enjoyed Monster Hunter World – which offered a completely different gameplay but also put the focus on hunting monsters and loot.

With Monster Hunter Wilds, the sequel is on the way. It is expected to be released in 2025.

Otherwise, Destiny fans are left with Borderlands 4, which is still early in development.

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Currently, “The First Descendant” is likely still the best option. The offerings for players of Destiny and The Division have become weaker over the years rather than better. We also haven’t heard much from The Division 3 for some time: Ubisoft has announced “The Division 3”, finally what everyone wanted to hear.

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Player leaves her fiancé because of Baldur’s Gate 3: “I deserve someone better”

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Baldur’s Gate 3 has a lasting impact on the lives of some people. One player took the step to finally leave her partner thanks to the story.

Baldur’s Gate 3 was praised last year for pretty much every aspect. Whether it’s the gameplay, the staging, the story, or the high level of detail in the developed characters. However, for some people, Baldur’s Gate 3 also has a strong influence on “real life” – as one player was able to liberate herself from her toxic relationship.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to PS5 – Trailer prepares for console release

What happened? In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, Swmitabyss shares her story. She was trapped in a terrible relationship and had already come to terms with it. But Baldur’s Gate 3 helped her finally take the important step of separating. The story is quite dark, but at least it has a happy ending. She reports:

I haven’t fully admitted this to myself due to, for lack of a better word, “cringe”, but Baldur’s Gate 3 was the silent killer of my relationship that lasted over 3 ½ years – in a good way. […]

I was already aware that I was in a toxic relationship, but I spent the last year getting used to the physical violence, the belittlement, and the manipulation, because, to be honest, that was all I knew. I didn’t have the energy to leave again. Every time I mustered the courage to stand up for myself, the night ended with things scattered or broken in the house and bruises on my skin. All I could think about after work was escaping into that warm embrace of my fictional companions and my vicarious life through Tav. I would even say I felt loved by someone after being numb for so long.

It was precisely the relationships that were possible in the game and the interactions with the individual companions that allowed her to better assess and reflect on her own condition in real life:

Allow me to say that I understand the line between fantasy and reality, but it felt real enough to give me a sense of intimacy and connection that I was missing in my life. Real enough to make me realize that I deserve someone who looks at me with nothing but love and compassion. Real enough to show me that I’m worthy of someone who is kind and loving. Six weeks ago, something inside me said that it was enough, and I left and haven’t looked back.

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How the community reacts: In the Baldur’s Gate 3 community, this story is received extremely positively. The Reddit post has received over 19,000 upvotes, which is very high for this subreddit. Many congratulate the author on her step or share how significant the influence of Baldur’s Gate 3 and the companions has been on their lives:

  • “I am so damn proud of you, dear. Well done getting out. Always remember: You are not alone. None of us are.” – Earis
  • “Congratulations on escaping that. You can be proud of yourself for having taken such a difficult step.
    I’m sure that all the people who worked at Larian on the game would be thrilled to hear that their art had such a positive impact.”     – Faolair
  • “It’s really wild how well the game is written and this is a good example of that. They really managed to capture the essence of so many human experiences.
    My own story is that I grew up in a cult and ultimately left. The deconstruction story of Shadowheart is basically my own experience of leaving. They really hit the nail on the head with this game at every turn.”     – MuzzledScreaming

Even though games are primarily a medium of entertainment, they increasingly provide complex, engaging, and relatable characters, enabling more people to draw lessons for their lives. And in the case of this story, it’s nice that it turned out so well and that there was a happy ending. The evil endings are better left for the game world.

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Black Myth Wukong: How to find guidance to absorb spirits

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In Black Myth Wukong, there are shimmering spirits everywhere, but you can’t absorb them without guidance. We will show you where to find your guidance so you can collect boss souls.

Where can I find guidance? To obtain guidance and finally absorb nameless souls, you need to travel to the place “Bamboo Grove” at the altar “Snake Path” in Chapter 1 in the Black Wind Mountain. You will reach this location after defeating Lingxuzi – the great white werewolf.

Upon reaching the Snake Path, go up the stairs to the right from the altar. Once at the top, do not walk along the bridge, but keep to the right along the path. There, you will discover an old man with a large drinking gourd on his back.

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The old man with his powerful magic

Approach him and watch the cutscene. He will magically take your small gourd and enchant it so that you can start absorbing souls from bosses and the surroundings.

Everything important about guidance and missed spirits

Why do I need guidance? The wise man enchants your gourd so that you can now absorb green soul fragments in the air, as well as blue spirits after defeating some bosses. If you do not have guidance, you will receive a message that you cannot absorb spirits without guidance.

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Without guidance, no spirits

It’s worth activating guidance because, in addition to strong spirits that can complement your attacks, you will also collect more spirit essences through the green fragments. You can also collect green spirit essences without guidance, but then you will only receive a fraction of the full amount.

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Have I lost the soul of the Wandering Shadow? In Chapter 1, you will find the optional boss “Wandering Shadow” at the location “Outside the Forest”. The Wandering Wight can be defeated even without guidance, but if you try to collect his spirit, it will disappear, and you will receive a message that you cannot absorb it.

When you respawn, the soul will be gone, but don’t worry – it is not lost. Go to the old man who grants you guidance and then to an altar.

You can now secure your lost soul under a new menu item and equip it immediately to benefit from it. This way, you expand your build and can use a strong headbutt attack that can stagger even large bosses. You can find more about Black Myth Wukong here: Black Myth Wukong: Everything about release, playtime, benchmark tool, and editions

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Borderlands 4 excites with 79 seconds trailer – fans have first theories

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Borderlands 4 has been officially announced. Now the guessing starts about what exactly is coming our way. But: At least one thing in the trailer already gives some hints.

This is the trailer: The newly presented trailer for Borderlands 4 itself doesn’t offer much. It lasts just one minute and 19 seconds and doesn’t feature any gameplay.

The trailer left a lot open, but initial theories are already emerging. Naturally, with such a trailer, the hunt for first clues is part of the fun. Therefore, fans are already dissecting the teaser frame by frame and searching for hints about what the game might be about.

Many small details are being analyzed, but one point could be a really good clue: A lettering at the end of the trailer. Let’s take a look at what the trailer might be hinting at. Warning! From here on, there are spoilers for Borderlands 3 and other parts of the series!

Here you can first see the trailer for Borderlands 4:

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Teaser trailer announces Borderlands 4

What could the trailer for Borderlands 4 mean?

Again the note: From here on spoilers for old Borderlands titles, in case you still want to play those. The Borderlands games ranking can be found here.

What kind of moon is that? The moon flying through space in the trailer is likely the Pandora moon Elpis. We remember: The moon Elpis played a role in the Borderlands Pre-Sequel and turned out to be the key to the great vault on Pandora in Borderlands 3. The vault hunter Lilith had to sacrifice herself at the end to seal Elpis, so that it wouldn’t tear the planet Pandora apart.

However, it is evident from the trailer that there are still problems, because whatever is causing the meteor shower cannot be good for Elpis or Pandora.

In addition, the trailer shows a hand reaching for a Psycho mask. The theories on social media are already going in all directions, but some suspect that this could be an Eridian hand. Notably, an Eridian from the Pre-Sequel is mentioned: The “Watcher”.

Why the Watcher? The reason for this lies at the end of the trailer, as in the last seconds various Eridian-like inscriptions can be seen for a brief moment.

Players have already started attempting to find a possible translation:

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In several posts, fans concluded that the translation could be “He is Watching. Break Free”, which could at least hint at the Watcher. Could he play a role in Borderlands 4?

At least the theoretical resolution sounds plausible, as the Watcher could suggest an exciting setting for Borderlands 4.

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Who is the Watcher? He is a mysterious Eridian who briefly appears in the Pre-Sequel. The Borderlands Wiki summarizes: The Watcher has the ability to look into the future and warn of dangers. For instance, Colonel Zarpedon was warned by him about Handsome Jack. He also saves Athena from execution by Lilith.

Above all, the Watcher warns the vault hunters about a massive impending war. He suggests that as many vault hunters as possible should be gathered for it. And that would certainly be a damn exciting setting for the fourth part of Borderlands.

But: Of course, so far everything is pure speculation. It remains to be seen which direction the game will take. However, it is expected to be released in 2025 – so let’s hope that further information will not take too long to arrive.

Speaking of information: At the gamescom ONL there were still plenty of other game trailers and announcements indicating what to expect in the coming weeks, months, and years. In the next few days, there will be more exciting streams and program points – for example, the FYNG show by GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO.

Webedia Gaming (GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO) accompanies the major gaming event as the official media partner of Gamescom 2024.

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Guild Wars 2: Guide to Mounts 2024 – Update for Janthir Wilds

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 8 minutes

With the Path of Fire expansion, Guild Wars 2 received mounts. These are different creatures with unique abilities. We will introduce them to you and tell you how you can obtain the mounts.

What is special about the mounts in Guild Wars 2?

All mounts in Guild Wars 2 have different skills. While the Raptor can jump particularly far, the Springer can jump especially high. The Gryphon glides in the air, and the Skimmer floats above the water. Each mount thus has a special feature that makes it more useful in certain areas than others.

What mounts are available?

Guild Wars 2 currently offers ten different mounts:
– Raptor
– Springer
– Skimmer
– Jackal
– Gryphon
– Roller Beetle
– Warclaw
– Skyscale
– Siege Turtle
– Warclaw from Janthir Wilds

How do I get mounts?

This varies greatly. Some you get automatically through the story, others through heart quests. For Gryphon, Roller Beetle, Warclaw, Skyscale, and Siege Turtle, however, various collections must be completed.

How much do the mounts cost?

It varies. While the Raptor is completely unlocked for free, the Gryphon costs 250 gold. None of the mounts cost real money, but there are special skins that are only available in the shop.

Which mount is the hardest to obtain?

While the Gryphon costs a lot of gold, you have to complete many different tasks to obtain the Skyscale, which are also subject to time barriers. Both mounts are accordingly elaborate. Note that with Secrets of the Obscure, an alternative method for unlocking the Skyscale has been implemented, which is not as elaborate.

What are mount skins?

Each of the nine mounts has different skins. You can buy these for real money or in-game currency in the shop. For the Warclaw, there is a skin that can be earned. and a new system has now been introduced for the other mounts to obtain skins.

Note: This article was originally published in March 2020 and last updated on August 21, 2024. We fixed minor errors and included the new Warclaw mount from the Janthir Wilds expansion.

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Raptor

What can the Raptor do? The Raptor is the second fastest mount on the ground and can jump extraordinarily far thanks to its special ability. Depending on the terrain, the Raptor can even become faster than the Jackal and is therefore the most commonly used by players.

Through the mastery, you improve its attack “Ravenous Strike,” pulling enemies together and learning to jump even further.

Guild-Wars-2-Raptor Guide

How do I get the Raptor? You automatically receive the Raptor when you complete the first story mission of Path of Fire titled “Igniting the Flame.”

Springer

What can the Springer do? The Springer is a mix between a rabbit and a kangaroo and is especially useful in areas with high mountains. It can jump extraordinarily high. The longer you charge the skill, the higher it bounces.

Through the masteries, you improve its skill “Cannonball,” take less fall damage, and learn to jump even higher.

GW2 Springer Guide

How do I get the Springer? You obtain the Springer in the Desert Highlands, the second area of Path of Fire. There you need to complete the heart “Help in the vicinity of the High Jump Camp” and buy the Springer from the vendor for 50 trade contracts and 3 gold.

However, you need the Raptor at mastery level 3 as a prerequisite, as a large chasm separates you from the heart task.

GW2 Springer Guide Map
Here you can find the Springer in the Desert Highlands

Skimmer

Update 2021: By now, the Skimmer can even dive underwater. To do this, you need to complete a special quest called “Find Sibaha”. Here we explain what you need to do.

What can the Skimmer do? The Skimmer can simply hover over water, quicksand, and other deadly terrain. Therefore, it is also well suited for the wasteland and the sulfuric areas.

Through the mastery, you improve your skill “Barrel Roll,” can hover longer, and gain protection and swiftness when you dismount from one of your mounts.

How do I get the Skimmer? You can find the Skimmer in the Elon Riverlands, the third area of Path of Fire. There you need to complete the heart “Use a Skimmer to help with training on the farm.” After that, you can buy the mount for 50 trade contracts and 4 gold.

As a prerequisite, you need the Raptor at mastery level 3 to jump over the quicksand to the heart.

Here you can find the Skimmer in the Elon Riverlands

Jackal

What can the Jackal do? The Jackal is the fastest mount on the ground. Its special skill allows it to teleport over a short distance. Additionally, you can use sand portals with the Jackal, which can be found all over the Path of Fire maps and are usually associated with shortcuts or special achievements.

Through the masteries, you learn to dodge attacks while using the skill “Pounce” and gain a barrier. You will also unlock the sand portals.

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How do I get the Jackal? You obtain the Jackal on the fourth map of Path of Fire, the Wasteland. There you need to complete the heart “Help Geiststorm Drojkor to gain control over the Jackals.” After that, you can buy the mount for 200 trade contracts and 20 gold from the vendor.

However, you will need the Raptor at mastery level 3 and the Skimmer also at mastery level 3 as prerequisites.

Here you can find the Jackal in the Wasteland

On the second page of the mount guide, you will find the four new and rarer mounts from Guild Wars 2. If you’re instead looking for current information on the upcoming expansion End of Dragons, you’ll find it here: Guild Wars 2: Everything we know about the new expansion End of Dragons.

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WoW gets its 10th expansion, but Chris Metzen is already working on number 17

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Chris Metzen is back on the World of Warcraft team. He is not only working on The War Within but has also been involved in many other expansions.

This Friday it will happen, then the Early Access launch of the new WoW expansion “The War Within” will start. In the run-up to this, Blizzard is releasing some discussions and interviews, including one with the story legend Chris Metzen. He has been back in the WoW team for some time and is responsible for the story of the Warcraft franchise.

He revealed that he is not only working on the World Souls saga but also already on some things that will come afterward.

Spoiler Alert: The interview with Chris Metzen contains mild spoilers about the upcoming plot of World of Warcraft.

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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface

This is how far Metzen plans ahead: The fact that the WoW developers are essentially already working concurrently on the next expansions is already known. It has also been revealed that there will be further WoW addons after the World Souls saga. However, Chris Metzen is already mentally in the future – very, very far into the future:

We are already planning [Patch] 13.1 and 13.2 and how they will go and connect with each other. […]

And without wanting to reveal too much, but we are already working on the next couple of [expansions] after that, up to the 17th. This keeps the assembly line running. It has been loud and clear that fans want more content and want it more regularly. In a way, we are planning so far ahead to ensure that everything serves a purpose in telling this much longer story.

So Chris Metzen is already working on the story for four more addons that take place after the World Souls saga.

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The big “Sword Problem” will probably be solved only in 2028

What else did Metzen say? Another point in the conversation was the big sword that Sargeras drove into Azeroth at the end of “Legion”. It still remains embedded in the planet’s crust. When asked if there will be a quest to pull the sword out, Metzen said:

I’m glad you brought that up. Actually… the resolution to the sword that we started at BlizzCon, that is something for the 13th. We will build the road to that. […]

I would even say: You are not ready for this moment. And I’ll leave it at that. But it is a 13 thing.

When Metzen says “13,” he probably means version number 13. This would therefore be the expansion “The Last Titan,” which will mark the finale of the World Souls saga. If one assumes an addon release every 2 years, then the resolution of that will happen at the earliest in 2028.

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Xal’atath will stay with us for a long time

A concern that many fans had revolves around the fate of Xal’atath. It is often the case in World of Warcraft expansions that the initial villains die relatively quickly and are no longer present by the end of the expansion. This was the case with Gul’dan (Legion) but also with Raszageth (Dragonflight).

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Many are concerned about Xal’atath – but she will not disappear so quickly.

For Xal’atath, it seems to work out a bit differently, as Chris Metzen revealed that she will appear repeatedly in the story and then occasionally disappear from the scene:

[Xal’atath] is not a villain like Deathwing, who simply flies in, burns everything down, and you think, “Oh no.” […] She has been crafted in a way that we will be challenged by her and will encounter her multiple times throughout the saga. This is not a “once and gone” type, where you say, “Oh, she is just the raid boss.

She is meant to appear multiple times during the upcoming events and then disappear again.”

So anyone who was worried that the “Knife-Waifu” would only remain the opponent for a few patches can breathe a sigh of relief. It seems as though Xal’atath will stay with us for a long time. If you still don’t know who this dark lady is, we have the entire story of Xal’atath explained for you.

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Pokémon GO: Find shows how Dynamax could look in the game

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are already the first hints for the Dynamax feature. Data miners now show how the feature could look like.

What is Dynamax? Dynamax is a feature from the main games of the Pokémon series, where monsters transform into gigantic versions of themselves. This temporary transformation boosts the Pokémon.

Meanwhile, there are already the first hints that the Dynamax feature will also be introduced in Pokémon GO. Screenshots have now appeared on Reddit showing how the feature could look in Pokémon GO.

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Big Monsters, Big Balls

What can be seen in the screenshots? Overall, there are 7 screenshots posted in the article on Reddit. Here, primarily situations related to catching the Dynamax monsters can be seen.

The first screenshot shows where the area for finding and participating in Dynamax encounters could be. There is a new tab named Power Spot in the area where you also find Pokémon nearby, raids, and routes.

It is noticeable that there are 3 displays in the upper area. The first is titled MP. This could refer to Max particles that are needed to participate in Dynamax encounters.

The second display includes a distance display, which could indicate that a certain number of kilometers must be covered for participation in a Dynamax encounter to be possible.

Additionally, there is a display indicating the time during which participation in Dynamax is possible. It could therefore be that, similar to normal raids, there is a certain period during which the raids take place.

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The other screenshots show excerpts of how the catching screen for Dynamax could look. Particularly interesting is the 4th screenshot, which shows a powered-up ball with the message Poké Ball powered up!. How and in what form the balls can be powered up is not yet known.

How were the screenshots created? It is important to note that these are not official screenshots from Niantic. The images were created based on the existing information from findings by data miners.

In what form Dynamax ultimately lands in the game remains to be seen. As soon as there is further information on this, we will of course keep you updated.

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What do you think about the screenshots? And what do you think about Dynamax in general? Are you looking forward to it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers. If you want to know which events are still coming up in August 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have the right overview for you.

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Black Myth: Wukong offers outstanding graphics, great story, and exciting battles without melting your PS5

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Black Myth: Wukong was advertised as a high-resolution action RPG with a Chinese touch to mythology. Many fans were afraid the game might have poor performance on the PS5. That’s why I tested the game for 5 hours straight and I can tell you, it’s worth it.

Who is writing here? With over a thousand hours in “Dark Souls” titles and hundreds more in Souls-like games such as Nioh, Remnant, Lords of the Fallen, and more, our MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos boasts his expertise in this genre.

If it’s hard and frustrating, Christos will play and test it. That’s why Black Myth: Wukong, the new “Soulslike” from China, was the next game on the agenda. He wanted to know how well this graphical violence plays on the PS5 and whether it could be a competitor for other well-known brands. Here is his conclusion.

SPOILER WARNING: Occasionally, I will mention examples from the game. So if you want to play “blind,” you should stop reading here.

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Black Myth: Wukong: The final trailer for the action RPG from China

Strong PS5 Performance and Immersive Atmosphere

How good/bad is Black Myth: Wukong? First of all, Black Myth: Wukong is really good, not only because of its story but also due to how the developers managed to create such a detailed game that doesn’t make your PS5 melt.

I played for 5 hours straight and 7 hours in total, and I was able to complete the first chapter of the story. The world is magical, the atmosphere is consistent, and the music and sound are immersive. Everything harmonizes together and lets you dive into ancient China.

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This world invites exploration

As for the graphics, there are two settings you can choose from on the PS5:

  • Balanced: A compromise between more FPS and resolution
  • Performance mode: Lower FPS, better resolution
  • Quality mode: Lower FPS, better resolution

If you want to enjoy the game, you should play in performance mode. This way, the fights are nice and fluid at 60 FPS, and you can respond better to your opponents’ attacks. The loss in graphics quality is minimal.

During wild fights, I had hardly any graphical glitches, which really surprised me. Elden Ring at launch and even with its DLC struggled with performance, which is not the case with Wukong.

One Feature Saves the Clunky Combat System

Since we’re talking about combat, I have to split this section into their presentation and the actual fights you engage in. When fighting large story-relevant bosses, you feel like you’re in a movie. The fights then occasionally switch to cinematics where you simply stand and think “WOW, how intense is this?”

In the first major boss battle, Sun Wukong faced a giant army as well as the four elements and Erlang, the holy deity. Both fight at such a high level of power that they can destroy entire landscapes and sweep everyone away. That was purely a goosebump moment.

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As for the actual fights, at the beginning it’s mainly just button smashing until you absorb spirits and gradually learn magic. Without this system, which somewhat resembles Nioh 2, Black Myth: Wukong would become boring over time, as you would always use the same combos – with some exceptions that come from skill points (but they are few).

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Conclusion: It’s Worth it, Even if It Doesn’t Reinvent the Wheel

Black Myth: Wukong offers something for every player. Whether you are looking for massive boss battles, exploring beautiful landscapes or experiencing a great story. The game offers all that and much more.

Moreover, the developers have implemented a kind of “lexicon” in the game where you can learn information and lore about the beings you have defeated. This is nicely integrated into the menu and is further complemented by the developers. Unfortunately, the collection is not yet complete at release, as the developers are still working on the translation of the writings.

However, it is definitely a beautiful game and especially interesting for those looking for a bit of variety from Elden Ring. However, do not expect an innovative game that reinvents the wheel, as Black Myth: Wukong has many similarities to games in the genre.

Pros
  • Offers great immersion
  • Exciting boss battles
  • Less punishing than Elden Ring (you don’t lose your souls)
  • Manageable build crafting
  • Lexicon for all lore fans
  • Stable 60 FPS, even with many details
  • Offers secrets
Cons
  • Limited combos
  • Environments often feel empty
  • Some graphical errors when you look closely
  • Boss focus points are sometimes not optimal

Besides our conclusion, the gaming community also has a strong opinion about the game, and they are visibly impressed by the performance. The game is so popular on Steam that it even managed to beat games like Counter-Strike 2 or Palworld in player peak: Over 1 million players on Steam: Black Myth Wukong even surpasses Elden Ring in popularity 

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Player buys expensive graphics card on Amazon – Experiences nasty surprise because he overlooks an important detail

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A player wanted to buy a new graphics card and seized a particularly good deal. However, he didn’t pay close attention when making the purchase.

A graphics card is an important upgrade for a computer and unfortunately often very expensive. A player wanted to save money and took advantage of a special offer on Amazon. But when he accepted the package, it was empty. The image shows it on reddit.com.

The community quickly explains to him that the mistake is also his fault. Because instead of focusing on the good offer, he should have paid more attention to the seller.

What was the important detail? The player did not order his graphics card directly through Amazon, but from a third-party seller, who merely uses Amazon as a platform. Some explain that he probably fell for a scam and will neither see his money nor a graphics card. One person writes:

I just googled “TKF Electronics Store.” Dude, there was a whole thread in this sub about the same “deal” from the same scam shop, which by the way is based in India. Good luck! Due diligence pays off. You have been scammed and the cold, hard facts are that you will probably have to swallow that. Maybe your bank can help you with a chargeback?

Those who order directly from Amazon are usually safe

What should he have paid attention to? Anyone ordering on Amazon should ensure that “Sold and shipped by Amazon” is indicated at checkout. This way you can be sure that the package usually comes directly from Amazon’s warehouse. In this case, you also conclude the contract with Amazon.

What happens when you buy through a third-party seller? Then “Amazon is neither the buyer nor the seller of the seller’s items,” as Amazon itself explains on its own help page. The contracting party is the seller who uses Amazon as a platform.

According to Amazon, the Amazon A-to-Z Guarantee and the 30-day voluntary return policy still apply.

What’s the catch? The catch is that if shipping is not handled by Amazon but by an external provider, typically the sender and seller take on the responsibility instead of Amazon.

But even Amazon does not necessarily look inside boxes and check the products contained before they are shipped. This is repeatedly proven by players who receive fake products from Amazon.

What happens if something goes wrong? Amazon explicitly points this out as well: “If the seller does not participate in Amazon’s customer service, they also take care of their customer service.” This means that Amazon is also not involved in processing orders with sellers, and any issues must be addressed directly with the marketplace seller. And this is where the problems start, according to reddit.

Amazon does threaten to suspend selling accounts in the case of abuse, but that would probably be of little concern to fraudsters who ultimately use a hijacked customer account that supposedly sells goods but ends up not delivering. It gets really dangerous if you transfer money to an account outside of Amazon: You then receive a strange email from Amazon urging you to make a payment outside of Amazon. At that point, even Amazon cannot help you anymore.

Many from the community therefore explain to him that one should never buy very expensive products from a third-party seller. For cheap products, the damage is usually minor, so the effort is hardly worth it. But for a graphics card that costs more than 1,000 euros, one should indeed be more cautious. One person writes:

When it comes to more than 100 dollars, I only buy items that are sold and shipped by Amazon. […] For items not sold and shipped by Amazon, I would look at Micro Center.

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But even with Amazon, not everything always goes smoothly. A father had ordered a graphics card on Amazon but received a fake product. And Amazon refused to refund the product because Amazon considered the father to be the culprit: Gamer buys graphics card on Amazon, receives fake product – seller refuses refund until the “correct” item is returned

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Genshin Impact shows an extremely colorful and sweet trailer at gamescom – this is pure sugar

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The new trailer from gamescom 2024 for Genshin Impact provides exciting insights into the new region of Natlan. In addition to familiar locations, the trailer also showcases surprising new elements.

What a trailer it was! The new trailer from gamescom 2024 for Genshin Impact offers further insights into the new region of Natlan and is, as usual, colorful and lively. In addition to the already known locations from Natlan that were teased in previous trailers and for which there are now more details, the trailer also holds a few surprises.

While you can watch the aforementioned trailer here, our FYNG program for gamescom 2024 has plenty more news, previews, and new announcements. You can read all about it in our schedule.

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Genshin Impact: Trailer shows gameplay for Natlan

New Insights from Natlan

What does the trailer show? We get more insights into the new region of Natlan, which will be released with version 5.0 at the end of this month. Right at the beginning, we see Aether, the protagonist of the story, in a huge arena filled with a cheering crowd.

Together with the new characters from the Natlan region – Mualani, Kachina, and Kinich – we also get a glimpse at one of the new bosses of the region, which seems to be a kind of pyro dragon.

Away from the hustle and bustle, fans of the game can expect a somewhat surprising insight. During the trailer, we enter a quieter forest area and meet the Aranara beings beloved by many players, which had previously only been found in the Sumeru region.

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What other information did players receive? In addition to new impressions from the Natlan region, players also received another announcement that will especially please Xbox users: “Genshin Impact” will be released for Xbox Series X|S on November 20. Previously, the game had been available on consoles but only for PlayStation.

With Update 5.0, players can expect not only the introduction of the new region of Natlan but also some changes in gameplay. For the first time in four years, Hoyoverse will make the game more challenging. What exactly is behind this change can be found here: Update 5.0 makes Genshin Impact more challenging after 4 years, but also rewards you better

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Opening Night Live: The best announcements and trailers from gamescom 2024 in overview

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Starting at 8 PM this evening, the Opening Night Live of the gamescom 2024 begins. You can find an overview of the most important trailers and announcements here.

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inZOI

The Sims competitor inZOI was present in the pre-show of the Opening Night Live with a new trailer. In addition to new gameplay scenes, the free character editor was also highlighted.

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Borderlands 4

The fourth part of the loot shooter series kicked off the main program with a teaser trailer. Borderlands 4 is set to be released in 2025 and is already receiving better feedback than the movie.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 showcases some gameplay during the ONL for the upcoming title. In the presented sequence, we undertook an infiltration mission that not only reminded us of Hitman, but also went seriously wrong and ended in a spectacular gunfight plus chase typical of the series.

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Goat Simulator Remastered

With a trailer that is hardly surpassed in madness, Goat Simulator Remastered was announced. The game will be released not only for PC but also for consoles.

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Goat Simulator Remastered in the trailer – Coming to PC and consoles

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

The new game in the Dragon Ball universe received a new trailer for the ONL: The game’s release is on October 11, 2024.

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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO in the trailer
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Arc Raiders

The PvPvE extraction shooter Arc Raiders has received a release window for 2025. There should also be initial playtests this fall.

You can read more about the game here: The creators of the Steam hit 2024 showcase their new game at Gamescom

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Path of Exile 2

The trailer for perhaps the biggest Diablo IV competitor, Path of Exile 2, announced the early access start of the game on November 15, 2024 during the ONL.

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Dune: Awakening

The new survival MMO from the developers of Conan Exiles has received a gameplay trailer that showcased fights, crafting, and other game mechanics. Additionally, a release window in early 2025 has been announced.

Dune: Awakening has the potential to become the best sci-fi MMO in 13 years.

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Monster Hunter Wilds

Unfortunately, there was no closer release date for Monster Hunter Wilds at the ONL, but there was a short stage interview with Ryozo Tsujimoto, one of the developers at Capcom, and a new trailer for the action RPG.

MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes already knows: He won’t need another game in 2025.

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Monster Hunter Wilds – Trailer shows new area and new monsters

Civilization 7

The latest installment of the famous 4X strategy game series has showcased gameplay during its ONL reveal for the first time. Additionally, there is a release date: Civilization 7 is set to launch on February 11, 2025, and will surpass its predecessors in terms of size and scope.

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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 shows gameplay in the trailer

Genshin Impact

The fantasy action RPG Genshin Impact has received a trailer that introduced the new world of Natlan. Players can explore it starting November 20, 2024.

A brief trailer analysis can be found here: Genshin Impact showcases such a colorful and sweet trailer at gamescom that one does not know if they get epilepsy or diabetes

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Genshin Impact: Trailer shows gameplay for Natlan

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

The medieval RPG has received a roughly one-minute gameplay teaser that introduced not only sword fights but also a few familiar as well as completely new characters. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released on February 11, 2025, and already evokes a beautifully bleak atmosphere.

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Trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 shows gameplay

Secret Level

A great applause was due to Secret Level: a series from the creators of LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS, premiering on December 10, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video.

This is an anthology for everyone who loves video games. It tells new stories in some of the most popular video game universes – including Armored Core, Dungeons & Dragons, and Warhammer 40k.

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Teaser Trailer for Secret Level – the anthology series on Prime Video

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred

Vessel of Hatred is the first expansion for the action RPG Diablo 4. It brings a new campaign and the Spiritborn as a new playable class, along with Mercenaries – AI companions that were introduced more closely in the gamescom trailer. Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will be released on October 8, 2024.

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Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred shows Mercenaries in gameplay trailer

The First Berserker: Khazan

The bloody action RPG in the Dungeon & Fighter universe has announced its release in early 2025, and a closed beta will be available from October 11 to 20, 2024. You can find out how to sign up for the beta in this article: Here’s how to sign up for the beta test for Khazan, the new hack’n slash on Steam

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Trailer shows the action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan

Masters of Albion

The new game from Peter Molyneux, the developer of games like Fable and Black & White, is called Masters of Albion. A reveal trailer was shown during the ONL, but there is still no release period announced.

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Trailer for Masters of Albion offers insight into the gameplay

These were our trailer highlights from the ONL of gamescom 2024. Is there a trailer we missed? What were your highlights? Feel free to let us know in the comments. More announcements will be made on Thursday during the FYNG show: FYNG gamescom 2024: Here’s what to expect at the exclusive show from GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO

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WoW: Former Blizzard Developer Banned Addons in Raids – From Then On It Went Better

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Addon ban during raids in World of Warcraft? A developer enforced this and everything improved from then on.

If you want to participate in raids in World of Warcraft and don’t want to see them only at the “LFR” difficulty, you need to find a group or guild for that. Such groups often have some prerequisites, such as the use of certain addons to make fights easier.

However, not everyone has had good experiences with addons. In some cases, addons also make bad players even worse.

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WoW: The War Within – Shadows Beneath the Surface

Who is Pirate Software? The streamer “Pirate Software” is actually named Jason Thor Hall. In the past, he has worked for companies like Amazon Games or Blizzard, usually responsible for security – such as players’ account security or tracking down bots and fraudsters. On YouTube, he is primarily known for his numerous short videos where he talks about peculiarities of the gaming industry or game development.

What did he say about addons? In one of his recent streams, Hall talked about the current pre-event for the new expansion The War Within and how much he enjoyed it. He then spoke about his WoW past and various experiences in the game’s raids. He had a strong opinion about interface addons:

One thing I did as a raid leader, since I was a raid leader for ages, was this:

The thing I found quite funny was: Many people use addons because they see the big streamers and endgame raiders using addons. And then [these players] use them incorrectly.

Many raiders who play at the top level use addons as a bonus, as an addition to their already high understanding of the video game. They know exactly what they are doing and why they are doing it. That’s why they use an addon to empower themselves. That’s a bonus effect.

Many new players do not have the understanding of the game that is needed. So they use addons as a crutch instead. The addon tells you how to play, rather than [they] understanding that the addon is supposed to have an additional effect. They use it to beat the whole game.

What I’ve found is that players who use addons in this way were really bad.

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The consequence he drew as a raid leader was quite drastic. But it also brought him success:

I banned addons in the raid. And you know what happened next? We started defeating bosses we couldn’t defeat before because “the addon didn’t tell me to get out of the fire”.

That was the biggest lesson I learned while raiding and as a raid leader: You have to make sure that players have the basic skills to use the addons effectively.

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Cortyn thinks: I can definitely understand the viewpoint of “Pirate Software.” Every now and then, you come across players who have a whole bunch of addons installed because “the pros have them too,” but are overwhelmed with the correct use of these addons. For example, they cannot properly categorize the warning sounds from boss mods or have even installed multiple addons for the same thing.

This leads to confusion and little clarity. A handful of addons are, in my opinion, indispensable for certain game content, but they only help if you understand the fundamental mechanics they are supposed to assist with. The best WoW addons are of little help if that understanding is lacking. Or how do you see it?

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Civilization VII shows new trailer at gamescom, says: “This will be our biggest game”

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Civilization will soon receive its next installment. A new trailer was shown at Gamescom. Once again, players can build an empire, but the game is expected to be even bigger than its predecessors.

Webedia Gaming (GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO) accompanies the big gaming event as the official media partner of Gamescom 2024.

What does the new trailer show? Fans of Civilization will be pleased with the images from the new trailer. Once again, you can lead your people through the centuries and build a true empire.

The trailer shows the beginnings of a people, the construction of cities, and various military units going head-to-head. All of this in the familiar hexagonal fields. The graphics are again quite colorful, featuring loving animations of the various units and figures.

Also, the cities and smaller details like wonders of the world already look impressive in the new trailer. You can see the Eiffel Tower, or even the launch of a rocket to the moon – likely another one of the possible victory options.

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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 shows gameplay in the trailer

The developers reflect nostalgically

What else does the trailer tell? Right at the beginning, the developers speak up and take you back into the past. They talk about the creation of the first Civilization. According to the developers, it was created at a time when they were still figuring out what a video game could actually be.

The possibilities that the medium offered were still limited, yet the developers wanted to pack in as much as they could. That’s why they decided to incorporate the entire history of humanity into their game. The result was the first CIV, where you could build a great empire through the centuries.

CIV VII is expected to surpass its predecessors in terms of size and scope. We will find out what this looks like when the developers release more details about the game during Gamescom.

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When will CIV VII be released? At the end of the trailer, the release date of the game is revealed. It is scheduled for February 11, 2025. Then, strategy fans can once again slip into the usual “Just one more turn” spiral and rise to become the great ruler with one of several victory conditions. A current leak has already revealed more about CIV VII – read on MeinMMO to find out more.

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A legendary film series sacrificed 300 cars for a single scene, and you thought it was CGI

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Matrix Reloaded features one of the most impressive chase scenes ever seen in cinema. However, this required some sacrifices – including 300 cars that were destroyed for it.

Matrix Reloaded is the sequel to one of the best action films of all time – Matrix, from 1999. Surpassing its iconic moments was nearly impossible, and in general perception, part 2 also falls short of the original.

On Rotten Tomatoes, Reloaded has a critic score of 73 percent, compared to 83 percent for part 1. Nevertheless, the sequel managed to remain memorable in one particular scene.

Are you looking for more action films? On MeinMMO, we have a list of 5 recommendations for hardcore fans of the genre.

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Trailer for the action blockbuster “Matrix Reloaded”

A Chase on the Highway

Which scene is being talked about? In the film, there is a roughly five-minute sequence where Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) race down a highway, pursued by the so-called Twins. The heroes have found the “Keymaker,” a crucial character in the story, and are trying to get him to safety. By the way, Laurence Fishburne will be part of the 4th season of The Witcher.

To shoot this scene, the film crew had to make a considerable effort. First, a road was specially built for the film. It was nearly two kilometers long and relatively wide with three lanes in each direction. The team erected high wooden walls on the sides, so people couldn’t see what lay beyond the road.

All of this already cost 2.5 million US dollars – compared to the total budget of about 150 million US dollars (via boxofficemojo.com), that doesn’t seem like much at all. However, this calculation does not yet include the numerous cars that appear in the scene.

These were provided by the manufacturer General Motors. A total of 300 were used for the shoot, and each one was destroyed during the filming. A significant effort and a high degree of destruction – all for a single scene.

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For the shoot, the crew needed three months. In the end, the road was dismantled. What remains is a chase that still impresses today, over 20 years later. Lead actor Keanu Reeves, who appears as Neo in all four films, had big ambitions: He wanted to play a role in one of the greatest film trilogies of all time – but that didn’t quite work out.

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Just before gamescom, Heinrich’s next trip to medieval Bohemia is postponed to next year

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time < 1 minutes

The continuation of the Steam hit Kingdom Come: Deliverance will not be released until next year. This was announced by the developers at Warhorse Studios just before the official start of the gamescom 2024.

What has Warhorse announced in detail? Via X, the developers explained that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will not be released in 2024 as originally planned, but instead on February 11, 2025. They intend to use the time until launch to showcase various aspects of the medieval role-playing game.

Of course, it will kick off at the upcoming gamescom 2024. The developers promise:

  • a gameplay showcase lasting more than 20 minutes
  • the reveal of the Collector’s Edition
  • impressions from media representatives and content creators

Here is the trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2:

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Trailer of the open-world action RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Saints and Sinners on Steam

Larger budget, higher ambitions

What do I need to know about Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? The role-playing game from Warhorse will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. You will again step into the role of Henry (Heinrich) of Skalitz, whose quest for revenge (triggered by the murder of his family) leads you into 15th-century medieval Bohemia.

The first Kingdom Come: Deliverance captivated players despite its rough edges with an immersive game world, characters that grow on you, and a well-functioning mix of role-playing and medieval simulation (one had to pay attention to hygiene, food intake, and exhaustion).

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The tremendous success of the first part now allows the developers to think bigger with the sequel (and hopefully invest enough time in polishing the product). The voice actor for the main character is said to have spent 508 hours in the recording studio. More about this here: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be “twice as large” as the first part – with even more dialogues

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