New comparisons attest that graphics card manufacturer Nvidia is unrivaled in the calculation and training of AIs. And this ultimately affects all gamers. Why that is the case, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
Why should you be interested in Nvidia’s ability in Artificial Intelligence?AI can already do a lot these days and is gaining more capabilities almost daily. Nvidia has also been focusing on AI in gaming for several years now, specifically on the subfield of machine learning.
Every title that uses DLSS benefits from the company’s knowledge in this field. Therefore, it holds true: Every Nvidia user can be happy because the games look better and perform better at the same time.
What is DLSS?Deep Learning Super Sampling, that is what DLSS stands for. Simplified, it is a program code that runs on your Nvidia RTX 2000 or higher GPU, providing you with more frames per second—resulting in a smoother image with minimal loss in image quality. The overarching topic here is: AI-Upscaling.
What do the benchmarks say?According to a report from zdnet, Nvidia took first place in a comparison test across all disciplines and also secured second place with a differently configured system. Only then did AMD, Intel, and Google follow with competing products.
Techniques like DLSS are also immensely important for implementing modern VR environments, such as Deep Dive:
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The “Deep Dive” is supposed to immerse us into MMORPGs deeper than ever before – What is it actually?
What was tested? No graphics cards that you can easily purchase in retail were used on Nvidia’s side. However, the technology of the RTX GPUs and the tested H100 models are related. In both cases, so-called Tensor cores are used. If anyone wants to know more, they can read about the devices for large customers at Nvidia.
How was it tested? The systems had to complete various tasks, all related to the training of AIs, that is, their preparation for everyday use, which included:
Speaking of artificial intelligence: Even outside of helpers like DLSS, they have long been indispensable, but they are often the villains. In the case of the sci-fi strategy game Stellaris, both apply. Because the developers at Paradox Entertainment relied not only on one or another AI creation for the creation of the latest expansion “The Machine Age”, but also elevate machine intelligence narratively to a completely new level – as an enemy or also as a friend.
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On June 17, Patch 1.4.3 for the Mid-Season of Diablo 4 went live and fixed several bugs in the game. The seasonal elixir was also supposed to be fixed – now it is completely broken.
Patch 1.4.3 brought some buffs for all classes in Diablo 4 during the Mid-Season. However, players find that: Two classes deserve much more love and are getting overshadowed by the strongest builds.
The patch also adjusted the difficulty levels of the Endgame activity “The Pit”. All players should be able to access their materials for Masterworking (completion).
Additionally, bugs were fixed, including one that caused the new pets to be recognized as minions. The seasonal “Holy Bolt” elixir was also defective.
The “Holy Bolt” elixir is a seasonal elixir that came with Season 4 in Diablo 4, alongside the “Elixir of Momentum.” The “Holy Bolt” elixir grants you two strong bonuses:
After you kill an enemy, holy bolts are shot from their corpse
XP gain is increased by 6%
The elixir came with Season 4 in Diablo 4. If you missed the trailer for the new season, you can watch it here:
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Diablo 4 Season 4 “Loot Reborn” in the gameplay trailer
Elixir was especially strong against bosses
Why was the elixir the most important seasonal tool? Before the bug fix, the damage dealt by the elixir was related to the health of the enemies. This made it especially strong against bosses and elite enemies. For necromancers, this provided a particularly strong effect, because: The elixir triggered when you killed an enemy, but also when your servants did the job. This effectively turned servants into bosses.
After the patch, however, the damage now scales with the damage of your weapons. How strong the elixir still is after the patch will become apparent as soon as it functions properly again.
What exactly was changed? Before Patch 1.4.3, the “Holy Bolt” elixir caused the damage to scale “unintentionally high” when you had minions with you. It was apparently just too strong when players fought against powerful enemies. This was supposed to be addressed with the patch.
Blizzard writes the following in the patch notes:
The Holy [Bolt] elixir now deals a percentage of your weapon damage as damage instead of a percentage of the enemy’s health.This change aims to reduce effectiveness against stronger enemies in higher tiers of the Pit […].
However, the overhaul of the elixir apparently introduced a new bug into the game: Activating the “Holy Bolt” elixir caused crashes. Currently, you can’t use it at all. Its effectiveness against bosses and elite enemies has also been weakened.
Why is the elixir broken? On one hand, the change in damage means that the elixir is no longer as strong against bosses. Additionally, community manager Adam Fletcher wrote in the Diablo 4 forum on June 17 that the “Holy Bolt” elixir is apparently causing game crashes.
The specific “power” of the elixir has been disabled. While players were still able to use the potion at that time, Fletcher did not recommend doing so. The team is working on a solution.
Has the issue been resolved? The current status is that the issue has not been resolved; on the contrary. In the game, the “Holy Bolt” elixir has now been completely disabled. When you use it, you hear the usual sound, but nothing happens; no icon appears above the skill bar. You have the same number of potions after using it as you did before.
The adjustment of the powerful elixir was also related to the “Pit.” The developers wanted to reduce its effectiveness against strong enemies in higher tiers of the Pit. However, the elixir was still intended to be useful in the game. Especially the high tiers of the Pit are quite a tough nut to crack. The patch adjusted the difficulty levels of the Pit; before that, players were asking if the high levels are even doable without cheats.
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The ARD surprises its viewers on Twitch not only with watch parties, but also with unusual actions: Recently, host Malte tattooed the tattoo artist Steven during a livestream, while the chat feared a ban.
Since when has ARD been streaming on Twitch? It may surprise some, but the ARD has been streaming on Twitch for a while now. They started in October 2022, after a break until January 2023, they have been streaming regularly since then.
Most of the time they are active in the Just Chatting format, with various formats. They have also played games like Electrician Simulator and House Flipper 2 on their channel.
On average, they reached about 1100 viewers in the last three months. Among their most notable followers are LetsHugoTV, EintrachtSpandau, DoktorFroid, and SkylineTVlive.
On June 17, they were live on Twitch again. This time there was a watch party for the football match between France and Austria. However, the actual highlight of the evening was not the game, but host Malte who got to tattoo the tattoo artist Steven.
There are always crazy actions on Twitch:
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Twitch streamer shaves his head for donation and is bitterly disappointed!
“I really want to tattoo someone today”
How did the tattoo action come about? During the football match, ARD host Malte expresses: “I really want to tattoo someone today because Antoine Griezmann is also tattooed. He is somehow tattooed from head to toe. That’s why I said: ‘Hey, dear production, please get me someone.'”
At this moment, tattoo artist Steven from Bochum enters the room and offers himself as a practice subject. When Malte washes his hands in the toilet, he jokes about hopefully not getting banned on Twitch for it.
Why were these jokes not unfounded? After all, DrDisrespect was banned in 2019 when he did an IRL stream from E3 and visited the toilet multiple times while continuing to film.
The streamer Tanzverbot also received a ban in 2023 when he placed his phone on a sink in a public toilet during a stream. This resulted in a person in the stream washing their hands, which led to a short ban.
“Suddenly, I’m getting really nervous,” says the host
What was tattooed? With the score at 1-0 for France, Malte and Steven go about their mission to tattoo. The design and the location are set: the lettering “Malte” with a stick figure underneath on the inner thigh.
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How did the session go? At first, Steven jokes as Malte disinfects him: “Now you can rub nicely so we both have fun” and later, “you should be gentle.” Malte has a brief moment of doubt and asks, “Oh guys, do we really want to do this? Suddenly, I’m getting really nervous.”
But he goes through with it and makes the first strokes. As Malte gains more self-confidence, the chat gets nervous.
What did the chat fear? Numerous messages feared a ban.
Volcanoenthusiast wrote: “You will get banned on Twitch for this.”
Stierkamp wrote: “But please without blood, otherwise ban.”
Treppecologne wrote: “Yes, tattooing is actually banned, but let’s see, it is ARD after all.”
This is because the Twitch guidelines state: “We allow a variety of content on Twitch, but extreme violence or bloody representations can be disturbing or shocking, especially when they depict death, mutilation or blood.“
How did they resolve the situation? While Malte discusses possible penalties next to tattooing, the cameraman quickly reacts to the situation. He films from further away and increasingly shows the faces of Steven and Malte. In the end, however, there is still a close-up of the tattoo that was done.
The cameraman probably saves the situation, as nothing is visible this way. The ARD can continue streaming on Twitch.
In Elden Ring, you must defeat Mohg to gain access to the new DLC. The problem: The cult leader has a deadly attack that will likely take you out in most cases. We will show you how to cleverly ignore his unfair attack.
What kind of attack is that? In the fight against Mohg, the lord will try to destroy you with various blood magic. One of these attacks is the blood ritual, in which Mohg curses you three times and then uses his trident to inflict three fatal bleed effects, which can completely obliterate your health.
If you don’t have a huge health bar, it means a quick end for you. But before you travel to Rennala to increase your vitality, we can show you a trick to survive his unfair attack.
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Elden Ring shows the DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’ in the story trailer
Miraculous potion will save you
How can I counter the attack? Although Mohg’s “Nihil” attack seems unavoidable, there is a tear for the miraculous potion that allows you to ignore the attack, and that is the “Cleric’s Crystal Tear”.
This is what the tear you need looks likeThe way to the Second Church of Marika
If you consume this tear, a red bubble will form around you. This bubble purifies the curse that Mohg places upon you. So, if the lord performs his attack and stabs his spear into the sky, it won’t be you who takes damage, but your bubble. This continues until your bubble bursts. While Mohg is busy with his ritual, you can freely attack him.
Where can I find the tear? To get the tear, you need to visit the “Second Church of Marika” in the Altus Plateau. It is located in the northeastern direction from the “Great Elevator of Dectus”. Once you find the church, you just need to defeat the intruder Eleonora. After your fight, she will drop some items, including the Cleric’s Crystal Tear.
How do I best defeat Mohg? Mohg is a serious opponent with high damage and unusual talents. The Blood Lord is, however, vulnerable to bleeding. Swords like the Bloody Flows or builds that utilize this status effect are advantageous and can cause his health bar to melt away.
Additionally, use Mohg’s Chain to bind him to the ground and immobilize him for a few seconds. You can find the item in the sewers of Leyndell near two giant lobsters. Two strong builds that can pulverize Mohg are listed here: Elden Ring Mohg Location: How to find and defeat the powerful Blood Lord
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Paradox Interactive has burned millions again. It’s like a curse: The Swedes rake in money when they release their games for history nerds like Europa Universalis or Crusader Kings on Steam, but as soon as they want to venture into other genres, it crashes and they burn millions: The latest victim is a studio in California that was supposed to make them a Sims clone. After five years, “Life by You” is dying, and so is the studio.
Who is Paradox Interactive?
Paradox Interactive was founded in 1995, and the company’s roots lie in board games and miniatures for strategy games. Even the first game, “Svea Rike,” showcased the studio’s direction: a mix of strategy and history.
Over 30 years, the studio has built a unique reputation with increasingly sophisticated history simulations among PC gamers. They have four major franchises, all now in their third or fourth incarnation:
Crusader Kings depicts the Middle Ages: It starts with the Viking invasion of England and ends many centuries later as the age of knights slowly fades.
Then Europa Universalis takes over, covering roughly the time from the discovery of America to the French Revolution.
With Victoria, players simulate the beginning of industrialization as the importance of the economy grows.
Crusader Kings 3 is the favorite game of MeinMMO author Schuhmann:
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Crusader Kings 3: Trailer
Paradox is killing yet another studio
What is the problem? For many years, Paradox has wanted to act as a publisher and enter other areas, but they now leave a trail of destruction behind.
The new horror game is now the Sims rival “Life by You”, which they developed for five years in California at great expense, only to now cancel both the game and the studio “Tectonic”.
This makes the Swedes terribly sorry (via paradox).
What are the other examples? The story is repeating itself here. Just in October 2023, Paradox produced the massive flop “Lamplighter’s League” and then killed the studio. 28 million euros are said to have disappeared here.
Recently, the North American Pokémon International Championships 2024, abbreviated as NAIC, took place. We spoke with one of the few German players on site, who likes to cause confusion with his “European play style.”
What kind of event was it? The NAIC was the third and final International Championship of the 2024 season. Over three days, numerous Pokémon players competed against each other.
The best players are not only awarded attractive cash prizes. They also receive so-called Championship Points, with which they can qualify for the upcoming World Championship.
The Pokémon World Championship will take place this year in Honolulu, Hawaii:
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Pokémon World Championship 2024: Trailer for the Event in Hawaii
“I like to give people a puzzle to solve.”
Who is it about? Cedric “Zzweilous” Voigt is a German Pokémon GO player.
He has already played in several tournaments and, for example, took first place at the “Pokémon Go Special Event” in Barcelona last year.
He is also very successful in the GO Battle League. Recently, he reached first place on the global leaderboard.
Since Pokémon GO became part of the international competitions in 2022, Zzweilous has been involved. He shares his first experiences in America:
The first NAIC in 2022 felt almost like a national competition among Americans. That made life a bit harder for me.
Because not all Pokémon trainers play the same way. Although there is a certain uniform meta, play styles vary by region:
It is often said that Europeans are a bit more risk-taking and experimental, while Americans tend to be more conservative. Therefore, one could say that my play style fits the European meta game a bit better.
Because Cedric loves to surprise with unusual game decisions.
Since this is common in Europe, I always ask myself: Which weird Pokémon will I put in my team? I see it as a bit of a challenge to not play exactly what everyone else is playing.
Does that work? While Cedric’s play style is significantly riskier than that of many of his competitors, he has often been able to prove that he can be very successful with it.
“I would almost argue that it can actually be an advantage,” he explains. Many are not familiar with Pokémon that are not commonly played in the GO Battle League. The opponent often does not know what to do against them. And that is exactly what he finds appealing. “I like to give people a puzzle to solve.”
At the NAIC, Cedric finished in 16th place. He was not only the only German but even the only European to make it into the top 16 in Pokémon GO.
As a Pokémon GO player, being able to experience these international differences is something very special.
Even though Pokémon GO was released in 2016, it only became part of the regional and international championships in 2022.
Especially in comparison to the formats Video Game (VG) and Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO is still very young.
“That’s why it is not a given that players will actually travel for the game and that these large communities develop, which then also have international contact,” Cedric explains. “That’s why I think it’s great that there are still a few other Europeans here.”
Because especially meeting other players, with whom you otherwise only have online contact, is what makes competitions like the NAIC special for Cedric.
While the world is still waiting for the new MMORPG Tarisland, people in China are already playing. Joining is MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier, who already knows what the game is really like.
Who is writing here? Cedric Holmeier is a freelance author at MeinMMO and an expert on Asian MMORPGs. He has played Tarisland multiple times in both open and closed tests. Now he has tried the release version in China and gives his first verdict.
I played Tarisland in China and I liked it
On June 12, 2024, the lights turned on in China for Tarisland. While the rest of the world had to wait until June 21, I was able to start at the same time as the players from China. I was surprised that the German version of the game had improved significantly, although there are still some minor errors.
Tarisland in China did not disappoint me, on the contrary: the new MMORPG impressively shows how a “classic MMORPG” can be implemented today.
With the push of a button, you can switch from DPS to healer.
I really like the Holy Trinity of healer, tank, and DPS, as well as the typical classes. Especially the fact that each class and each specialization has its own resource management makes the classes feel different despite having fewer abilities.
The release of Tarisland is occurring gradually, and I’ve already experienced several raids and dungeons that all had nice mechanics and were not too easy.
Here you can see the trailer for Tarisland:
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Tarisland shows ‘Rage of the Dragon’ in the new trailer
What lies behind the accusations?
While playing, I constantly had the accusations surrounding the game in my mind. Just the word Pay2Win triggers deep aversion in me, so I went on a quest for answers.
The currency for the marketplace can surprisingly easily be earned in-game, and I was even able to earn enough gold effortlessly to buy a monthly pass that acts similarly to a VIP status.
Yes, you can buy gold for real money, although it requires a workaround – BUT: The best items are not available for gold, but only from raids. I haven’t spent a cent and have been able to defeat all bosses so far, even in raids, without any problems.
With professions like the jeweler, you can easily earn money in Tarisland.
How similar is it to World of Warcraft?
Tarisland definitely resembles World of Warcraft. The art style, the classes, even some bosses or quests are inspired by WoW. However, Tarisland also draws inspiration from many well-known brands, especially the “Lord of the Rings” references caught my eye.
However, Tarisland does not play like a clone. It takes its own path with skills and resources, showing that it doesn’t take three skill bars to make a character challenging. Also, the tasks, the systems, and the setting itself have less to do with WoW on closer inspection than it may seem.
The new MMORPG has drawn inspiration from everywhere players are satisfied, and that’s not a bad thing. Nevertheless, hardcore WoW fans will surely find references frequently. Tarisland is something of its own and not a clone, nor a copy of WoW.
I could never identify if someone plays Tarisland on mobile. Tarisland was developed for PC and mobile. The PC version is not a simple port, and the game manages to unite both variants effortlessly.
In FC 24, you can unlock many strong players for free in the new season pass. You only need enough experience points (XP) to climb up the Season 7 ladder. We will show you 3 tips on how to maximize your XP with just a few matches every week to level up by at least 5 levels.
Why is it worth leveling up the Season 7 Ladder quickly? The Season 7 Ladder consists of 35 levels. At 19 out of 35 levels, strong dynamic Path-to-Glory cards await you in the season pass. They can even receive up to 5 upgrades depending on the performance of their national teams during EURO 2024 or Copa América.
You achieve level ups by completing various tasks, as many tasks reward you with XP. Every time you reach 1000 XP, you advance to a new level.
The faster you climb the Season 7 ladder, the faster you will receive the strong Path-to-Glory players.
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EA Sports FC 24: Update teaser for the UEFA Euro 2024
3 Tips to Level Up the Season 7 Ladder Quickly
We will show you 3 simple ways to climb the Season 7 Ladder as quickly as possible. Most tasks that award you XP can be found in the goals under the “Seasonal” category.
1. Tip: Daily Tasks and Weekly Goals (1500 XP)
Daily Tasks:
The easiest way to earn XP is by completing the daily tasks. Ideally, you only need to play one game in any mode and do the following:
Score 3 goals (25 XP)
Win a match (25 XP)
For completing both tasks, you will receive a bonus of 25 XP. This way, you can earn 75 XP every day.
More importantly, by completing the daily tasks, you also fulfill part of the weekly goals, where a single task already rewards you with 200 XP.
Weekly Goals:
If you complete the daily task twice within a week, you will receive 200 XP each time in the weekly goals. Additionally, the weekly goals offer 3 more tasks:
Complete 5 any Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) (200 XP)
Play 5 matches (200 XP)
Play 10 matches (200 XP)
The weekly goals reward you with a total of 1200 XP.
If you diligently complete the daily tasks, you will also tackle the weekly goals at the same time. You have the freedom to choose which SBCs to complete. We recommend the daily Gold Upgrade or the 81+ Player Pick.
If you play just one match every day to complete the daily tasks, you theoretically still need 3 matches to finish all the weekly goals. If you complete these in a new friendly match lobby, you will also secure the next XP.
2. Tip: One-Nation Showdown – England (2100 XP)
With the friendly match mode One-Nation Showdown, you have another opportunity to earn XP for 2 level-ups. You only need to create a team made up of players from one nationality.
The nation you need this week is England. Since you play with maximum chemistry in this mode, you can just field your strongest English players.
You have unlimited attempts to complete the following tasks:
Play matches
1 match (300 XP)
3 matches (300 XP)
6 matches (300 XP)
Score 10 goals (300 XP)
Win matches
3 wins (300 XP)
6 wins (300 XP)
If you complete all tasks, you receive an additional bonus of 300 XP, bringing you a total of 2100 XP. Furthermore, you will receive a player with a minimum rating of 83 for each task completed.
3. Tip: Mixed Nations – USA/Uruguay (1400 XP)
Finally, you can secure another 1400 XP with 3 additional matches. You only need to build a team with certain requirements.
This week, the focus is on Argentina and Canada. Create a team consisting of:
at least 5 Americans
at least 2 Uruguayans
Complete the following tasks with this team in any mode:
Play 3 matches (350 XP)
Win 1 match (350 XP)
Score 5 goals with an American (350 XP)
In total, you will receive 1400 XP and additional player packs with players rated at least 81 or 83.
If you use these simple tips every week, you can climb up at least 5 levels on the Season 7 Ladder. This gives you a solid foundation to quickly unlock the first strong players.
The Boys Season 4 has finally started and has already gifted fans with three episodes. But instead of discussing the events in the series, many are focused on an actor who has supposedly been recast. Spoiler: He has just lost weight.
Attention Spoiler: The following article contains mild spoilers for the first three episodes of The Boys Season 4.
Which actor is it about? Laz Alonso plays Mother’s Milk in the series, abbreviated as MM. MM is a member of the Boys and takes over the reins of the group in Season 4 after Butcher’s methods caused problems. Previously, he was somewhat of a counterbalance to Butcher, providing calm amidst the chaos.
In Season 4, the actor looks a bit different, which is why many people thought MM had been recast.
You can watch the trailer for Season 1 of The Boys here:
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The Boys Official Trailer Season 1
No new actor, just no more beard
Why do people think he was recast? Apparently, the question of whether Mother’s Milk was recast is relevant. Many posts and articles are addressing this question. User @blurayangel on X shares a comparison image.
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In the post, he clarifies once again that MM is still played by Laz Alonso. As seen in the picture, he has only lost weight and shaved his beard. The comments react both to his appearance and to people who genuinely believe it to be a different actor.
@BarcodeOC simply states: He lost about 20 pounds (about 9 kg), shaved, and looked like a new casting lol.
@OfficalBAMTube cannot believe that people really think it is a different actor. He just lost weight, and after all, the last season was already two years ago.
Even @mediumraregame mocks the whole situation, writing: I am starting to believe more and more that some people wouldn’t recognize Superman with glasses.
In the first three episodes, we see multiple times how MM reads books to combat his compulsions. His stress level has increased immensely as he now leads The Boys and has to report everything to the CIA. In the first episode, Kimiko tells MM that he should finally eat more.
This suggests that stress has also affected his eating behavior, causing him to look different in the series. Previously, small hints of similar stress behavior had been displayed.
The head of Twitch, Dan Clancy (60), wanted to showcase a new feature of the streaming platform during a livestream, but all he saw on his phone were streams of half-naked women. This caused amusement but also criticism. Now he provides an explanation.
This was the scene: The CEO of Twitch wanted to demonstrate a new feature that closely resembles TikTok. He did this in a stream with NateGentile7:
With the new feature, viewers can scroll vertically through various offerings on Twitch.
The Twitch CEO demonstrated the new possibilities by swiping through the offerings on his phone.
The problem: Only women were visible, who apparently use Twitch to promote their sexually suggestive and paid offerings on OnlyFans. No matter how much Clancy swiped: One woman in a swimsuit or in a suggestive pose replaced the other.
She is considered a prime example of the “Hot Tub” trend on Twitch:
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“He is a very eager man!”
This was discussed. The clip featuring the CEO, who seemingly swipes desperately to find “non-sexual” content on his platform, received a lot of attention and was discussed mockingly.
The clip itself reached 316,000 views, and a discussion about it on reddit garnered almost 6,000 upvotes.
Because the clip with Clancy is seen as a supposed proof that the “Amouranth” model has prevailed on Twitch: Women use Twitch as a promotion platform to advertise their OnlyFans pages in “Hot Tub” or “Pool” streams. They appear in a sexually suggestive manner on Twitch. In these categories, Twitch’s clothing regulations apply only to a limited extent and it is allowed to show skin.
This is currently criticized by people who wish for Twitch to be a platform that primarily focuses on gaming.
In the clip, it seemed as if Clancy was watching these women all day and that was the reason his feed was full of them.
On reddit, for example, it is said: “He is a very eager man” and “He swipes desperately to find a stream that doesn’t show breasts or Hot Tub streams.”
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Clancy cites purely professional interest in “Hot Tub” streams
This is what Clancy says: Faced with criticism, Clancy explained:
“I go into Hot Tub live shows every time to see if they are labeling correctly.”
Clancy says this is a controversial topic, which is why he pays attention to whether they follow the rules. Therefore, the algorithm also suggests these channels to him.
MeinMMO asked you the question of which football anime is better – the great football stars with Captain Tsubasa or The Kickers. One of the two animes clearly prevailed over the other.
These are the results: 1,869 people participated in the survey. Only one vote could be cast to determine the more popular football anime. And indeed, one of the two series prevailed against the other.
The two football animes achieved the following results:
Rank 1: The great football stars (69%, 1,289 votes)
Rank 2: The Kickers (31%, 580 votes)
In addition to The great football stars and The Kickers, there are also modern football animes that even have video games:
Some of you thought that both series are great animes. User Patsipat stated that the series had even merged into one over time. However, The great football stars ultimately came out on top. In the comments, it became clear that you associate the animes with special shooting techniques:
Borkfinger still remembers the topspin and the tiger shot from The great football stars well. Therefore, his vote went to Captain Tsubasa.
MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski celebrates the devil’s trio from The Kickers. We can guess which anime she gave her vote to.
Frost voted for The Kickers because he remembered the legendary throw-in by Sascha. However, Captain Tsubasa was just as good for him.
Furthermore, MeinMMO demon Cortyn had to explain to our editorial manager Gerd Schuhmann that the devil’s trio from The Kickers is a very normal standard trick by anime standards.
You can admire the winner of the survey in the following video:
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Captain Tsubasa – The trailer for the anime from 2018
The great football stars and The Kickers in comparison
What are The great football stars? At the center of the anime is Captain Tsubasa. His real name is Tsubara Ohzora, and he wants to become a Japanese world champion in football. In the anime, we follow his journey from a hobby player at the local FC Nankatsu to a professional player at the World Cup.
The anime was already broadcast in Japan in 1983, but in Germany, the series was only seen in 1995 on RTL 2. The production of the anime was handled by Toei Animation.
What are The Kickers? In this anime, we experience the football career of Gregor. The boy switches to a new school and meets the Kickers there. They are a football team that has not won a single game anymore. Gregor gives the Kickers new courage and celebrates their first successes with them.
The anime aired in Japan in 1986, but it was only seen in Germany in 1992. This means that The Kickers aired three years later than The great football stars in Japan, but three years earlier in Germany.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, love can sometimes be a problem. Especially Lae’zel tends to ruin everything – because she knows no inhibitions.
Whoever wants Lae’zel to become the love of their life in Baldur’s Gate 3 must win a duel against her. But that can backfire significantly. Because if you give Lae’zel the wrong weapons, you can abruptly end the hero’s journey. This is reported by DDDritte in the Subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3 and reveals how his relationship with Lae’zel ended explosively and very spontaneously.
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What happened to Lae’zel? As a Gith’yanki warrior, Lae’zel has a somewhat different concept of partnership and love than the other races in the world of Baldur’s Gate 3. If you want to charm her and then enter a relationship with her, she wants to fight. Because only if you can beat her in combat are you a suitable partner.
However, DDDritte made a critical mistake that would have serious consequences.
What was that mistake? The problem was that the player had some things in Lae’zel’s inventory that perhaps shouldn’t be there. Especially the rune powder vial, which can be obtained in Act 1, is extremely dangerous. The vial is considered the most dangerous explosive in the game and can wipe out the entire party in one turn. Many players save the vial for particularly tough boss fights.
But Lae’zel thought during the fight for love, “if we’re going to do this, let’s do it right” and proceeded to be particularly brutal in the duel.
You probably suspect it already: Lae’zel hurled the rune powder bomb at her future lover, treated herself to a potion of haste, and then used a scroll to unleash an ice storm.
The end of the story: Everything in the camp explodes, Lae’zel “wins” the fight and is, of course, very disappointed that her chosen one apparently does not possess the necessary combat power to handle her.
What could basically be an amusing situation, however, became a huge annoyance for DDDritte. Lae’zel not only left the group afterwards – the player also forgot to save recently, so several hours of progress with numerous battles were lost.
Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris (36) is one of the biggest streamers on German Twitch. Currently, there is a lot of speculation about his private life on social media. The statements of a 21-year-old are now fueling the discussion.
Critics see a power imbalance between the millionaire Twitch star MontanaBlack and the young woman. They view the alleged relationship as problematic due to the significant age difference.
The criticism is reinforced by the fact that “snipsska” was reportedly only 17 years old when the contact between her and MontanaBlack started. The discussion is now being fueled by a podcast in which a 21-year-old reports how the streamer allegedly made advances towards his then-girlfriend.
MontanaBlack also started small:
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MontanaBlack is one of the most well-known streamers in Germany – This was his very first video
Ex describes private messages between MontanaBlack and his girlfriend
Who is the ex? This is the former Fortnite player and Twitch streamer Berkay “Berki” Sarioba. He was apparently in a relationship with “snipsska” in 2022 (via X). In a podcast, he now reports on private messages between MontanaBlack and his then-girlfriend.
In an excerpt, Berki explains how it all supposedly started. He asked MontanaBlack to take a photo with his girlfriend. When she posted the picture the next day, MontanaBlack is said to have contacted her and started a conversation with her.
The 21-year-old says his girlfriend showed him the screenshots of the conversation, thrilled. At some point, however, he noticed that she hadn’t shown him the entire conversation. In the messages that she showed him upon his request, MontanaBlack allegedly told the young woman that she smelled very good and asked her about her perfume.
You can see the corresponding excerpt here; a full version of the podcast is to be released on Spotify.
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This version matches a screenshot that Berki posted in November 2023. The image shows a message from April 2022, which he apparently sent to MontanaBlack. In it, he criticizes the alleged messages from the Twitch streamer with “snipsska” and wrote: “I don’t know if you forgot that she is my girlfriend and knows that she is 17.” (via X)
How is this being discussed? The clip spread from TikTok to X and Reddit, where it has already been viewed by over 700,000 people. In the comments, some call MontanaBlack’s behavior “disgusting.” Others, however, urge caution with Berki’s version: After all, many an ex has nothing good to say about their former partners.
Moreover, in many comments, users tag the respective account of MontanaBlack. With this, they apparently want to urge the Twitch streamer to comment on the situation. However, others mockingly suggest that he will at best let his lawyer speak for him. For “snipsska,” the joint streams with MontanaBlack back then meant a huge boost.
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After the great success of Game of Thrones, some tried to compete with their own productions of the series. A medieval series from Netflix is now facing a swift end after season 3, even though the screenwriter still had many ideas.
What kind of series is this? Although Game of Thrones will likely always stand on its own, the end of the series has left a gap that Netflix seems to want to fill. With their spin-off series from Vikings: “Vikings: Valhalla,” it actually brought all the “Game of Thrones” ingredients.
The series lacks neither religious fanaticism, sex, nor violence and battles, yet after season 3, the series will come to an end.
Here you can watch the trailer for season 3 of Vikings: Valhalla:
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The third season of Vikings: Valhalla takes the characters to Constantinople
A harsh blow for Vikings fans
When is it over? After season 3, the spin-off series of Vikings will come to an end. The third season of the series will be released on July 11 on Netflix, with all 8 episodes expected to be available.
Season 3 is meant to give a conclusive ending to the story and takes place 7 years after season 2. The new season leads the characters to Constantinople, where political intrigues and religious influences collide.
Why is it ending so soon? When Netflix ordered 26 episodes of the series from screenwriter Jeb Stuart, it was a positive sign for the fans of Vikings. Seasons 1 and 2 reportedly amassed a total of 320 million hours of viewing time, which is not bad (via millenium.org).
Even before the release of season 3, Netflix announced in the fall of 2023 the cancellation of the series (via fernsehserien.de). The exact reason for the cancellation of the series is not known, but it seems that the series fell short of Netflix’s expectations.
Also, the fact that three seasons were booked instead of just one season as is now common may have been a bit too much for Netflix.
The series’ screenwriter, Jeb Stuart, stated in interviews that he had ideas for seasons 4–6 in case Netflix decided to go for more seasons of the series. Not only series want to build on the success of Game of Thrones, but also games, and one could even become the official MMORPG of Game of Thrones: A major gaming company is developing a new MMORPG for Game of Thrones
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Starfield has faced a lot of criticism after a recently released mod. Todd Howard has now commented on this in an interview.
Who is Todd Howard? Todd Howard is Game Director and Executive Producer at Bethesda. He is considered the mastermind behind games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield.
With the recent release of the Creation Kit for Starfield, it is now possible to more easily publish or download custom mods. The mods can be both free and paid.
After Bethesda published its own mod in this context, which offers you a single mission for €7, there was some criticism of this approach. Todd Howard has now commented on this in an interview.
You can watch the trailer for Starfield here:
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Starfield – Official Gameplay Trailer
We need to gather the community’s opinion
What does Todd Howard say about this? In an interview with YouTuber MrMattyPlays, Todd Howard expressed his thoughts on the criticism regarding the €7 mission as follows:
We always try to look at what else is out there to make sure we are providing value to everyone. And where that is not the case, we will definitely adjust.
Additionally, he mentions that Bethesda thought it was a good idea to release an outfit and a weapon together with a quest, rather than just throwing in a few new accessories and components into the game.
However, players got the impression that Bethesda is chopping up a faction and selling it for 700 credits. That is not at all what we want, says Howard.
Regarding the future approach to delivering content in the game, Howard also stated: We need to rethink both our pricing and what we offer for free, as well as how we communicate the content and really gather the community’s opinion.
We have embedded the entire interview for you here:
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How did the community react to the mod? In the community, the €7 mission in the form of the mod has been received very negatively. While Starfield currently holds 59% positive reviews on Steam, the recent reviews look much worse.
In the last 30 days, only 28% of the reviews were positive. The game currently holds the status Mostly Negative. Corresponding comments can also be found on Steam:
Starfield Creation Kit: €7 for a 15-minute quest… Shameless.., writes KroWa
Paid mods and a $7 side quest… If Bethesda doesn’t release ES6, it’s dead, writes Forgotten_Nexus
$7 for a single quest? Are you crazy? You ripped us off with the horse armor. You clearly don’t care, comments user Kaezlo
It remains to be seen whether and in what form Bethesda will really listen to the community and respond accordingly.
What do you think about this? What is your opinion on the mod? Did you get it, or are you boycotting it? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. By the way: A player has played Starfield 33 times before discovering a new twist.
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The toughest achievement in World of Warcraft HC has now been achieved. No deaths, all raids, no trading – a priestess has shown the way.
Even in the Classic version of World of Warcraft, there is a lot to experience, but some seek a very special challenge. The “Hardcore” challenges have their own allure and since the introduction of the “Solo Self Found” expansion, there are some who take on this even tougher challenge.
Now the first character on an official server has accomplished everything that Classic has to offer – without dying a single time.
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WoW Classic: The Hardcore Servers Are Here!
What kind of success is this? In WoW Classic, there haven’t really been any achievements, so the special accomplishments are recorded in the form of buffs that can be seen on the character.
A dwarf has now simultaneously earned all relevant “Hardcore” achievements on the official Classic realms, which are reflected in her “Soul of Iron” buff. These include:
Never Known Defeat (Character has never died)
Survivor of the Shadow Flame (Defeated Nefarian)
Survivor of the Old God (Defeated C’thun)
Survivor of the Damned (Defeated Kel’Thuzad)
In addition, the dwarf priestess “Dworfmane” also has the effect “Unbroken Self-Found Champion” – which means that the character has only obtained equipment between level 1 and 60 that she found herself in the world. Trading with other heroes was not possible while facing this challenge. From level 60 onward – that is, in raids – trading equipment becomes possible.
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Why is there a buff missing? Anyone who looks closely will see that a success is missing from the “Soul of Iron” buff – namely the victory against Ragnaros in the Molten Core. However, this is actually a bug. On some realms, it is currently impossible to get this achievement counted, even if one legitimately defeats Ragnaros. Since Ragnaros is the easiest of the raid bosses on this list, this can probably be overlooked.
How many attempts did Dworfmane need? The player explains in the Reddit post that this did not work on the first attempt. Only the priest number 5 was able to get that far. One exists on an unofficial server, the others died on the way to level 60, mostly due to “hyperspawn” bugs where enemies respawn very quickly. We have the probably funniest loss of a HC character here.
For the time being, Dworfmane is likely finished with WoW Classic HC. Or, as she describes it in the Reddit post and quotes the famous South Park episode about WoW: “Now I can finally play the game.”
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MeinMMO author Schuhmann has been playing strategy games for more than 20 years, but what fascinates him about Europa Universalis IV (Steam) from Paradox is how different the player experience is depending on which country you start with.
This game is about:
Europa Universalis IV was released in 2013 and has since received 16 expansions. The entire bundle costs €370 on Steam.
In Europa Universalis, you lead a nation from 1444 to 1821. You have the entire world at your disposal and can wage wars, conduct research, or develop your country.
Over the years, the game has become extremely complex. Each expansion has customized and refined specific countries with ever-new mechanics to accurately reflect the history and characteristics of each nation.
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Europa Universalis 4: Trailer
The Turks are powerful, but break down from decadence
This is how I played Europa Universalis IV for a long time: I have spent hundreds of hours with the game and have almost always played as the Turks. The Turks, or “Ottomans”, are nominally the strongest nation at the beginning of Europa Universalis, but they have a “programmed disadvantage”: decadence.
Due to the inflated court and the intrigues in the harem, the empire becomes decadent over the centuries; the army weakens, the Turks become effete, and about 200 years after the game starts, around 8 to 12 hours in a game, various catastrophes hit that repeatedly throw me out of the game.
A game typically proceeds as follows:
In the first 2 hours, you conquer Constantinople, present-day Istanbul, and Greece, establish a position of power, and can expand the empire in all directions.
In the next 10 hours, I feel omnipotent and push Austria and the Mameluks in front of me; the world is a sandbox: I’m in control.
But from hour 13 onwards, your own castles fall within seconds, while you have to besiege enemy fortresses for minutes. Your own armies crumble under the enemy’s fire. The empire falls apart.
Because in reality, one should play the Ottomans strictly according to the guide, flipping certain switches, granting and revoking privileges to reach tipping points and fulfill missions in the complex mission tree. But I don’t enjoy playing this way.
This was my alternative: So in recent days, I’ve tried to play other countries and noticed how much the player experience changes, even if you only stay in Europe and in the starting year of 1444:
As Brandenburg, you form Prussia and become a military power, but constantly struggle with the small states of the empire forming a coalition against you.
As Austria, you are the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, conquer Italy, and are diplomatically involved. But it is surprisingly difficult to raise a reasonable army, and you have the damn powerful Turks at your door.
As France, you first have to deal with the annoying duchies, fight the Hundred Years’ War with England, and if Burgundy forms an alliance with Austria, it causes headaches.
Those playing with Castile will discover the New World and Christianize North Africa.
And these are just the major European nations; you can also play in Japan, India, or as the Incas, finding different conditions and situations from which you must make the best.
Events and history provide variety
This adds additional variety: The leader you play is extremely important. Each leader has specific values that significantly influence how quickly a nation develops. A ruler has points in administration, diplomacy, and warfare. The higher the ruler’s values, the faster the 3 most important resources in the game, which grow by a certain number each month and are constantly needed.
Those burdened with a fool (0 /0/0) will lag decades behind in the struggle for power.
A genius (6/6/6), on the other hand, is an advantage.
Events cause such figures to emerge. They also give countries additional advantages or disadvantages, often rooted in history. For instance, Brandenburg initially looks like it is stuck and can do nothing. But quickly an opportunity arises to buy 2 provinces from the Teutonic Order for 100 ducats; a mission is completed, and new claims on territory arise, allowing you to conquer Stettin, suddenly opening up new possibilities.
This fascinates me: In normal strategy games, even complex ones like Stellaris or Civilization 6, the game is ultimately always the same and only changes in nuances. It usually revolves around the 4X: You explore the world around you, build cities in the best locations, and try early on to capture enemy cities to gain an advantage.
However, in Europa Universalis IV, the game changes completely through the individual mechanics that the 16 expansions have refined for different nations. The game delves extremely deep into mechanics to simulate the historical situation of various countries.
The great thing is: This is not just pretense; it is not just cosmetic like in many other games, but truly profound and in-depth. Europa Universalis IV in Ironman mode, needed for achievements on Steam, is often unfair and frustrating, but also wonderful.
It is certainly not a game for everyone, and many will spend days trying to understand what is happening and how to read the game, but if you really delve into Europa Universalis IV, it offers so much more than many other games: A strategy game on Steam costs €370 – I played it
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The manga and anime for Fairy Tail are often compared to One Piece. The story about Natsu and his friends actually concluded as a manga in 2017. But now, the story is set to receive a short continuation. Additionally, there will be a new anime for Fairy Tail.
What new developments can fans look forward to? The team behind Fairy Tail has two pieces of positive news that fans of the franchise can be excited about (via X):
The manga artist of Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima, will expand the story with an additional chapter. Although the official manga concluded in 2017, Mashima has decided to release a one-shot on July 3, 2024.
Since 2018, there has been a sequel to Fairy Tail called Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest. The sequel was only available as a manga until now. However, this summer, the anime adaptation is finally set to follow. The TV premiere in Japan is on July 7. In the manga, Mashima is only responsible for the story, while the drawings are done by Atsuo Ueda.
On the other hand, there is some sad news: The manga for Edens Zero, which does not take place in a fantasy setting but rather in a sci-fi setting, will end on June 26. Mashima is personally responsible for this manga.
Unfortunately, it is not known how many pages the one-shot will have and what fans can expect from the content. However, we know exactly how Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest will continue. There is a manga template that the anime will most likely follow.
You can watch the trailer for 100 Years Quest here:
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest – The Anime in the Trailer
What’s Next for Fairy Tail
What happens in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest? The anime for the sequel takes place a year after the downfall of Zeref and Acnologia. Natsu and the Fairy Tail guild travel to the northern continent of Guiltina to complete a special quest.
The eponymous 100 Years Quest is a mission that has been unfinished for over a century. In this task, the five Dragon Gods must be sealed, as they could destroy the world. Natsu and his team accept the challenge and try to finally complete the quest after more than 100 years.
Why are Fairy Tail and One Piece so similar? Many fans compare One Piece with Fairy Tail, which is why there is a significant overlap between the fan communities. Both are shonen mangas that share a similar premise.
The respective main character goes on an epic journey in both mangas, with a destination located in some unknown land. Along the way, they gather numerous friends who possess various character traits.
In One Piece, it’s pirate crews dominating the world. In Fairy Tail, it’s wizards who hold great significance. Some of the devil powers are comparable to wizard abilities. The art style and humor are also similar in both stories.
A player buys an Nvidia graphics card. But after some problems, he suspects the worst. And just in time, before his money is gone.
What happened to the player? The user bought an Nvidia RTX 4090 on eBay. In total, he paid about 1,500 US dollars including shipping. He shares this on reddit.
After he paid for the GPU, he started to wait. Soon, days turned into a whole week. But then he found the whole thing suspicious, as the seller had not sold any other items and allegedly offered more than 10 graphics cards.
He eventually wrote to the seller because he wanted to know where his graphics card was. But shortly after, the seller’s eBay account was suspended and no longer existed. This was frustrating because the player had not yet received his GPU.
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Player gets lucky and gets his money back
How did the situation turn out? The player eventually called his credit card company and explained the case. The company ultimately reversed the transaction and refunded the user’s money.
The whole action therefore turned out well in the end. However, if the player had not suspected anything in time, his money would likely have been lost. And around 1,200 euros is certainly not a small amount.
What is interesting about the case? eBay initiated some sort of automatic shipping apparatus. Because the buyer received a notification that his package was on its way.
The catch is: The scammer allegedly intentionally used a fake postal code so that the sent item would be delivered to a location that was close enough to meet eBay’s shipping requirements. Otherwise, the error would probably have been noticed earlier. For this reason, the buyer never found out what the scammer actually sent him.
How can you recognize such offers? In most cases, the offers are way too good to be true. Additionally, there are other indicators of such dangerous deals:
The imprint and linked websites are often poorly maintained and many years old. Facebook pages often haven’t had a post in years.
The seller uses a completely new account and has sold nothing yet, or only offers high-priced items.
The provided phone numbers are unreachable or you end up elsewhere because the provider has since reassigned the number.
Such scammers often offer a whole range of products at absurd prices, mostly high-priced products. You might find graphics cards alongside dishwashers or branded bicycles.
In many cases, the product description consists only of copied images and the manufacturer’s description. Images that look real are often taken by scammers from old, private listings on eBay, Facebook, or other popular sites.
Behind the ISY brand is a private label of MediaMarkt-Saturn. With the ISY IGM 5000-WT, the company offers a gaming mouse for shooters for under 50 euros. But is it worth it? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has tested it and tried out the mouse.
What device is it about? With the ISY IGM 5000-WT, MediaMarkt-Saturn offers a gaming mouse for 44.99 euros. Weighing only 68 grams, the mouse is very lightweight. Inside, it features the PixArt PMW 3325, which is not the latest sensor. You’ll more commonly find the PMW 3325 in inexpensive budget mice.
Nevertheless, for the money you already get a wireless function. For this reason, I took a look at the mouse.
I currently own over 20 gaming mice and have tested over 15 keyboards. Privately, I also possess over 10 sets of in-ear headphones. Since 2019, I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO. Besides PC and PS5, I am also now gaming on the Steam Deck.
I purchased our review unit myself at the local MediaMarkt.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware editor MeinMMO
Technical Details:
Details
Sensor
Pixart 3325
Resolution
Up to 10,000 DPI, adjustable in steps of 100
Switches
mechanical switches
Buttons
5 buttons
Design
White mouse. RGB lighting under the mouse buttons, asymmetrical right-handed mouse
Glide Feet
2
Cable
Removable 2.0m USB-C cable
Weight
68 grams
Price (RRP)
44.99
Scope of delivery, design and build
What does the scope of delivery look like? Besides the gaming mouse, the packaging includes a manual, a charging cable (USB-C), and a dongle for the wireless mode.
How is the mouse built? The mouse can be purchased in black or white. Otherwise, the mouse is very typical for a shooter mouse:
On the top of the mouse, there are the main buttons and the scroll wheel in between. Above the scroll wheel is a small button for DPI settings.
On the bottom, there are two buttons that allow you to turn the mouse’s lighting on or off and toggle the wireless mode.
The mouse features a honeycomb pattern. This means you can see the inside of the mouse. Many manufacturers use honeycomb due to the lightweight construction.
The ISY IGM 5000 is available in both WT and BK models. The abbreviations stand for the colors: WT stands for the white model, BK for the black model. Otherwise, there are no differences.
Build quality
How does the mouse perform in comparison? Compared to the competition under 100 euros, the mouse performs surprisingly well. The body of the mouse is stable and robustly built and does not have to hide behind manufacturers like Logitech and others. The mouse feels better built in my hand than inexpensive models from Razer or Roccat.
The battery is not removable, but that is rather uncommon in this price range and thus negligible.
Potentially problematic in the long term could be the honeycomb design of the mouse. The open design usually causes gaming mice to get dirty quickly. Cleaning is also generally difficult. The mouse cover cannot be removed. This is possible with the excellent Nyfter Nyf 22 (for the test).
Software
ISY offers gaming software for the IGM 5000, allowing you to adjust various settings. The software doesn’t win any beauty awards but is intuitive and fairly straightforward.
It’s a pity that the battery life is only represented as a colored symbol. A percentage would have been easier to interpret. Also frustrating: The software cannot be enlarged or scaled.
ISY’s official software: Clear and intuitive, with some weaknesses.
Weight, ergonomics, and battery life
The weight: The competition is similarly priced and some have more weight:
The SteelSeries Prime Wireless weighs 80 grams.
The Logitech G305 weighs 99 grams, while the G Pro X Superlight 2 is significantly lighter at 60 grams but is also more expensive and rarely available for less than 100 euros.
The Roccat Kone Pro weighs 66 grams and costs around 60 euros.
The ergonomics: I have very large hands with a size of 19 centimeters. The IGM 5000-WT fits well in my hand and feels very comfortable even during long sessions. The glide feet installed underneath are smooth and glide well over the mousepad.
Even by comparison, the ISY mouse feels surprisingly good. Compared to the HyperX Pulsefire Haste, the IGM 5000 is slightly wider and therefore fits better in hand. This also applies to the Roccat Kone Pro: The Roccat mouse is the largest in comparison, but offers fewer resting points for the palm.
Battery life: The manufacturer states the battery life is about 50 hours. With lighting activated, the runtime decreases significantly; then I can comfortably game and work with the mouse for about two to three days. That translates to about 30 to 35 hours. This is still quite decent for the price.
Kone Pro Air (left), ISY 500 IGM (middle), and HyperX Pulsefire Haste (right) in comparison.
Mouse buttons, scroll wheel, and sensor
The mouse buttons: Under the buttons are standard switches that the manufacturer does not specify further.
The scroll wheel: The scroll wheel is fine for its price category. The scrolling is firm enough; a free-spinning scroll wheel, such as the one used by Logitech, is not available on the ISY.
Sensor: Inside the mouse is the PixArt PMW 3325. The sensor is several years old and has been primarily used in inexpensive mice since 2016. Generally, the sensor cannot compete with the high-end sensors from Razer (Focus+) and Logitech (Hero sensor).
The biggest difference to better sensors: The PMW 3325 can only be adjusted in the software in steps of 100; other sensors are significantly more finely adjustable.
In its price range of around 50 euros, the sensor is really good and functions flawlessly. I could neither measure nor observe any sensor jumps. Only during very rapid movements does the sensor become inaccurate.
Those who, like many professionals, play at low DPI settings because it is easier to hit opponents’ heads, will hardly notice this. However, in very quick flick shots, you may find yourself at a disadvantage. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 (for the test) is still the clearly better option here.
The sensor of the ISY 5000 IGM does a good job, but it becomes inconsistent at very fast movements
Conclusion: ISY’s gaming mouse is a fair offer for under 50 euros
Who is the mouse suitable for? With the ISY IGM 5000, you get a really fair alternative to the big brands like Logitech, Roccat, or Razer. The sensor is a few years old and may not keep up with high-end models, but it is still sufficient for most shooters. Only during many rapid movements are you generally better off with the expensive mice.
The honeycomb design takes some getting used to, and the software is somewhat lacking in clarity, but you can’t go wrong with the ISY IGM 5000 for 50 euros.
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What alternatives are available?
The Roccat Kone Pro is a fair alternative if you are looking for a good mouse with optical switches and an excellent sensor. You won’t pay more than 50 euros for the mouse.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste is my insider tip if you’re looking for a good shooter mouse. For the wired version, you will have to pay 50 euros, while the wireless variant rarely costs much more on sale.
The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is also available for 50 euros and uses a stripped-down version of the Hero sensor. The ergonomics are not as good as with Roccat or HyperX, but the sensor is better. You can also get the mouse for about 50 euros.
More gaming mice at MeinMMO: If you’re looking for more recommended gaming mice, take a look at our buying guide on MeinMMO. Here you’ll find the best gaming mice currently available:
