Path to Glory in FC 24: 3 tips to level up weekly in the Season 7 ladder

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

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.

To not miss any upgrades, we recommend our Path to Glory Tracker for EURO 2024

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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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.

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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 tasks will likely be updated every Friday. We will update this article each week with the latest requirements. So it’s worth checking back regularly here on MeinMMO. A newcomer is currently shaking up the FIFA scene in FC 24: A 13-year-old is currently playing in his own league in FC 24 and has been unbeaten for months

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Fans of the Amazon series The Boys are complaining that a character has been recast – When the actor has only lost weight

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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The topic is also addressed in the series

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.

Ashley was pulling her hair out, A-Train had heart problems, and even Frenchie’s mental state is reflected in his behavior. The marketing for the new season is once again on point. Now Homelander was even on Reddit: Homelander from The Boys answers questions on Reddit, and it’s just as absurd as you’d expect

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CEO will show new feature of Twitch, but only finds scantily clad women in the feed – This is how he explains it

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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.

The phenomenon of women using Twitch to promote other paid content has been precisely explained by the successful streamer Amouranth: 29-year-old explains how she coldly exploits Twitch and earns $1.7 million a month

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The Kickers or Captain Tsubasa? You chose the better football anime

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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.

The great football stars and The Kickers were two animes that were broadcast in Germany in the 1990s. Both series are about the ball sport, but MeinMMO wanted to know from you which of the two series you prefer.

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:

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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.

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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.

The story of The Kickers has been completed for several decades. With Captain Tsubasa, the situation is more complicated, as the story no longer continues in manga form: After over 40 years, the popular manga “Captain Tsubasa” ends, but the story goes on

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Baldur’s Gate 3: „Love Duel“ ends explosively as Lae’zel loses patience

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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.

That Baldur’s Gate 3 can also be frustrating due to the many variables has been experienced by many players before. In fact, there are millions of buyers of Baldur’s Gate 3 who have never made it past the tutorial.

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Twitch: 21-year-old recounts how MontanaBlack supposedly stole his 17-year-old girlfriend

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

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.

What is it about? Observers of the German Twitch scene have been suspecting a secret relationship between MontanaBlack and the 19-year-old Twitch streamer Alena aka “snipsska” for some time now. However, there is no official confirmation yet.

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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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)

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Viewers demand a statement from MontanaBlack

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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A Netflix series that wanted to compete with Game of Thrones will end after just three seasons

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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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Todd Howard responds to criticism of the greedy 7 € mission in Starfield, as reviews crash on Steam

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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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Steam Reviews in the Basement

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
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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 hardest achievement in WoW Classic HC has been cracked – Dwarf Priestess becomes a legend

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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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A gigantic strategy game for 370 € on Steam is crazy: Every country plays completely differently

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

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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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.

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A strategy game like no other

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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If you like One Piece, you will 90% enjoy the new anime about a red-haired guild mage

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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 persistent rumor in the community suggests that Mashima was an assistant to One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, thus explaining the similarities. However, this rumor is not true. Otherwise, Mashima might have had the pleasure of visiting Oda’s crazy house: “I spent my money on ridiculous things”: The One Piece manga artist gives a house tour

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Player buys RTX 4090 on eBay with a big discount – Realizes in time that he made a big mistake

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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Scams and fraud are widespread in online trading

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.

Not only eBay is affected: And a scammer can also catch you if you buy directly from Amazon in Germany. This happened to a player who ordered a processor on Amazon.de. But in the end, he was scammed: Player orders a gaming processor from AMD on Amazon in Germany, instead receives a nasty fake product

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MediaMarkt’s own gaming mouse is a hidden gem if you don’t feel like using Logitech and Razer

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 6 minutes

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.

The test at a glance:

Who tested it?

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.

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Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware editor MeinMMO

Technical Details:
Details
SensorPixart 3325
ResolutionUp to 10,000 DPI, adjustable in steps of 100
Switchesmechanical switches
Buttons5 buttons
DesignWhite mouse. RGB lighting under the mouse buttons, asymmetrical right-handed mouse
Glide Feet2
CableRemovable 2.0m USB-C cable
Weight68 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.

ISY IGM 5000 angled view from the right

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.

ISY IGM 5000 gaming mouse side view

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).

ISY IGM 5000 gaming mouse front view

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 software IGM 5000
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 and ISY 500 IGM and HyperX Pulsefire Haste side view
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.

ISY IGM 5000 close-up view from the left

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.

ISY IGM 5000 sensor data 01
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:

The best gaming mice for shooters that you can currently buy

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Gen Z uses a strange trick to invest money: They rely on astrology and tarot cards

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Generation Z is investing their money by relying on tarot and astrology and wants to be very successful with it. TikTokers show how much money they can earn with it. However, experts warn against such tricks.

Those who want to invest or allocate money take their time and ask market experts for advice. However, many young people seem to be taking a different approach: They consult the stars and the sky. And supposedly, this works surprisingly well.

Generation Z includes people born between 1997 and 2012.

Our title image is a symbolic image.

TikTokers show how much money they earn when they rely on astrology

What are people doing? The English-language magazine Fortune.com reports on several personalities from Generation Z who are relying on astrology and tarot to invest money.

For instance, Stefaniya Nova is a 25-year-old New Yorker and TikToker who uses astrology, tarot, and intuition to guide her day trading. She shares:

After scanning the market from 8:30 to 9:00 AM and selecting the stock I will trade that day – today it was Amazon – I draw a single card to confirm my decision or receive guidance. Today, I drew the Ace of Cups, which represents abundance; this gave me the confidence I needed to trust my strategy.

Supposedly, this all works because the TikToker backs up her bets with numbers:

  • She posts a screenshot that she made a profit of $300 that day.
  • In another video, she posts a screenshot of her monthly earnings of nearly $6,000.

And she is not the only one promoting lunar cycles for buying Bitcoin and astrology for making $440,000 in cryptocurrency trading. This seems to be what excites Generation Z right now. However, not everyone is convinced. And independently, the numbers cannot be verified at first.

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Expert says: People have always relied on luck and chance

Expert warns: Samuel Hartzmark, a professor of Behavioral Finance at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, explained that one should be cautious particularly when wanting to invest money in the financial markets:

You should not make decisions in financial markets based on perceptions. If these things really predicted higher returns, there would be many market participants who would likely use them as signals in their portfolio.

He refers to a study from 2004 conducted by researchers from the Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Davis, and National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. This study found that out of 130,000 individual investors, over 80% lost money with this practice.

Since the probability of success in day trading is already so low, one cannot attribute success solely to sophisticated investment strategies, Hartzmark says. Part of the success is bound to be due to luck and circumstances. For the few who become rich through unconventional strategies, it is easy to attribute their wealth to that. This is a phenomenon that has existed for hundreds of years.

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Generation Z is the generation that invests the most in the financial market

Why are young people investing in the financial market at all? The most commonly cited reason is financial insecurity. Many young people are afraid that their future is uncertain or that they might end up in serious financial trouble.

Driven by a fear of missing out, according to Nasdaq, over 70% of Generation Z own stocks: more than previous generations at the same life stage. With various apps, Generation Z also has the opportunity to invest affordably and conveniently, which leads them to trade earlier than older generations.

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Diablo 4: Expert levels all classes to level 100 in HC mode in one day – Fails twice at the same one

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

Currently, there is an XP bonus due to an event in Diablo 4, and the streamer “Raxxanterax” used it for a challenge. He leveled all five classes to level 100 in one day. However, he failed due to one class.

Who is the streamer? The streamer is the Diablo expert Raxxanterax (Raxx). According to his own statements, he has been streaming daily on Twitch for 10 years. His streams, YouTube videos, and guides are a point of reference for many Diablo players.

In his streams, he undertakes speedruns in Diablo 4, testing how long it takes him to bring each of the five classes to level 100. Raxx leveled with other streamers to level 100 in Hardcore mode in 4 hours to face the toughest boss. Spoiler: It didn’t end well.

Now, Raxx has set himself the challenge of bringing all five classes to max level in just one day. If a character dies, he has to level the class from the beginning since he is playing in Hardcore mode.

The birthday event is a good time to bring characters to level 100. The XP bonus is active until June 20:

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Five classes to max level in 24 hours – in Hardcore mode

What were the conditions? At the beginning, Raxxanterax explains in the livestream on YouTube on June 15 the conditions for the challenge:

  • He levels all five classes from level 1 to 100
  • He plays solo in Hardcore mode
  • He has one day (that is, 24 hours) to do this
  • He uses items he has collected beforehand
  • No uniques/uber uniques are allowed
  • The new crafting system Masterworking (Completion) is not allowed

He notes that he hasn’t collected the “perfect gear” for all classes, but this saves a lot of time. He has sorted the pre-configured equipment into corresponding chest slots. He only wants to take short breaks, and during that time, he stops the timer.

How did the challenge go? Raxx starts with the Druid, noting beforehand that it is the slowest class to level. At level 7, he enters the dungeon that unlocks world tier 3. In one of his previous challenges Raxx went into the dungeon at level 1 – he is recommended at level 50.

To level up, he primarily uses Nightmare dungeons and stacks several XP bonuses, such as:

After 3 hours and 30 minutes, it seems that burning areas on the ground become his downfall: His Druid dies at level 96. The notification states that the Druid died “due to the environment.” Raxx had not experienced that before.

Afterwards, Raxx levels the following classes: Hunter, Necromancer, Barbarian, Sorceress. After 18 hours and 40 minutes, four classes have reached max level “without incident.” In between, he remarks that he was very surprised by the death of the Druid. He will make another attempt.

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“Druids are cursed”

After four classes have reached max level, Raxx calculates his times. He estimates that without the first death, he could have completed the challenge in 19 hours and 10 minutes. This is mainly due to the pre-configured gear. For his next Druid, he gathers equipment from other characters because he lost his old one upon death.

What did the streamer fail at? He levels the second Druid predominantly in Nightmare dungeons. After 22 hours and 28 minutes in the challenge, his Druid reaches level 95. In the dungeon, however, he encounters a 28-year-old boss – the Butcher.

The Butcher stuns the Druid, who gets stuck in a wall that slows him down. Raxx attempts to activate the “Scroll of Escape” to be teleported to a safe location. But the scroll does not activate, and the second Druid dies as well.

Surprised, Raxx notes that the “Scroll of Escape” apparently does not work when under a crowd-control effect. He did not know that. Additionally, he did not bind the scroll to a key but attempted to activate it by right-clicking in the inventory. In the chat, many “Nooooo” exclamations can be read, and someone writes: “Druids are cursed.”

You can see the Twitch clip of the second Druid’s exit here:

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Will he make another attempt? In the Twitch livestream on June 16, Raxx mentions that it is okay and he feels good. He had fun doing the challenge, and he will do it again someday. The suggestion to level as many Druids as he can in 24 hours makes the streamer laugh. His current count is zero, so it couldn’t get any worse.

In the stream, Raxx remarks that he will surely attempt the challenge again someday, perhaps with the new class. The first expansion, “Vessel of Hatred,” will bring the Spiritborn to Diablo 4, a class that has not existed before. More about this: New class in Diablo 4: Everything we know about the “Spiritborn”

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Director explains why Pokémon GO 2024 hardly brought new Pokémon in the wild

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

We asked Michael Steranka from Niantic why so few new Pokémon have appeared in the wild in Pokémon GO in 2024. In the interview, he talks about how Pokémon GO releases new monsters and where improvements might be necessary.

Who is speaking? Michael Steranka is the “Director Live Game” for Pokémon GO and regularly discusses topics such as new features and current developments related to the game.

This is the topic: MeinMMO met Steranka during the GO Fest Madrid 2024 for an interview. One of the issues that has been on players’ minds this year is the fact that Pokémon GO released only a single monster in the wild for many months in 2024: Schligda, which appeared as part of the Biome Update.

Other new Pokémon appeared only through special research, raids, eggs, or special evolutions, as trainers noted on reddit a few weeks ago. For trainers who prefer to go outside and just look for new monsters in the wild, this is unfortunate.

Therefore, we asked Steranka: Why have so few new Pokémon appeared in the wild in 2024? And will that change?

“We want to improve in that regard”: Michael Steranka from Pokémon GO on new releases

This is what Steranka says: Essentially, according to the Director, Niantic tries to find a way for each new Pokémon to shine a bit when it appears: “When we think about how to release new Pokémon in the game, we always try to consider: How can we do justice to this Pokémon?” says Steranka. “How can we release this Pokémon in a way that it can shine and be highlighted?”

It fits that Schligda was released with the biome release and its special property of only being found at the beach.

However, Steranka admits: “I believe we went a bit too long in the first months of this year without releasing new Pokémon because we didn’t have those natural moments or opportunities we could dive into,” says the Director.

For trainers who simply want to go out and search for new Pokémon, it is important to be able to find new Pokémon. However, that is supposed to improve in the future: “That’s something we want to correct and adjust. Because we know that this is a very important part of the game for many players, including myself. And we want people to feel that excitement regularly,” explains the Director.

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More motivation and opportunities for collectors in Pokémon GO?

Collecting is an important point for many players. But precisely because it is so important, Niantic also has to consider how to deal with the opportunities it has: “Another thing I want to address is that there is only a limited number of Pokémon that appear in the main series games. We have thought a lot at Niantic about: ‘What happens when all Pokémon have been released in Pokémon GO?’ What comes next?” says Steranka.

The Director did not want to reveal concrete plans, but explains: “We are thinking about it and have put a lot of energy into figuring out: What is the next hunt, the next exciting thing that can excite and motivate collectors?”

This next “exciting thing” should not only come into the game when we reach the point where all previously unreleased Pokémon have been used up: “We want to introduce new exciting things beforehand. On the way there. We don’t see this as sequential steps but want to present exciting things when they are ready.”

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We are definitely excited about what the future holds for trainers in Pokémon GO and hope for more releases of new Pokémon in the wild. What do you think about this topic? Tell us in the comments! And if you want to know what is happening next in the game: Here you can find all events of Pokémon GO in June 2024.

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A MMO professional is responsible for making airplanes fly in Brazil

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer Josh Strife Hayes ensures that planes fly in Brazil with his videos. Because without the videos, things wouldn’t continue.

There are stories that sound too bizarre to be true just from the title – and at the same time so absurd that there is probably some truth to them. This was also the case for YouTuber and streamer Josh Strife Hayes, who received a strange message informing him about his important role in the Brazilian aircraft industry.

Curious information on another matter can be found here:

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Who is Hayes? Josh Strife Hayes is a YouTuber and streamer, best known for his extensive analyses and opinions on MMORPGs, as well as other games. On various platforms, there are numerous videos from him, where he dives deep into the subject matter and breaks down games into their individual elements, explaining how they work together – or how they do not. In addition, he often shares interesting anecdotes and entertaining stories, just like in this case.

What was said to Hayes? A Brazilian viewer wrote to Josh Strife Hayes that he is “indirectly responsible for the existence of the aircraft industry in Brazil.”

Hayes reacted – as anyone would – quite bewildered. After all, he had never dealt with the aircraft industry in his life. He asked for an explanation, which he promptly received.

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The explanation: The person who reached out works as a technical specialist and is responsible for transferring large amounts of data. This involves technical plans and representations for aircraft. However, transferring the data takes a lot of time, so the computer must also remain on for a very long time.

For some reason, the system stops working if at least one of the monitors isn’t playing a video.

The solution that was found: A screen is permanently running the video series “Worst MMO Ever?” for which Hayes became well-known and has been for a very long time.

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This is how the community reacts: Under the video, the incident and circumstances are actively discussed. While some Brazilians praise Hayes for “his service to the Brazilian people,” others find it quite amusing.

Some also point out that one could simply change the energy settings of the computer, to which others remark that the specialist surely would have come up with that solution if it could fix the issue.

Others believe: Even if it could be changed, it should not be. Because this way it is the much funnier story.

We have talked about Josh Strife Hayes from time to time in the past. Not only has he created very detailed analyses of MMORPGs and individual mechanics from them, but he also enjoys explaining why he plays RPGs wrong and doesn’t listen to the community.

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The popular Batman trilogy by Christopher Nolan actually has a secret fourth film that hardly anyone knows about

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Actually, Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy is completed with Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. However, there is a fourth film that perhaps very few viewers are aware of. In this film, Christian Bale is replaced by a pencil and paper.

Which film is it? Very few viewers are likely to be familiar with the animated film Batman: Gotham Knight. The film is a Japanese-American production from 2008 and consists of several segments created by some famous Japanese animation studios like Madhouse (One Punch Man).

The same producers are credited in the credits as those involved in the film trilogy. Batman: Gotham Knight takes place between the first two parts and is thus the second part of the story. Batman faces iconic villains such as Killer Croc and Deadshot.

However, the animated film was not overseen by Christopher Nolan and is not an official part of the trilogy. The production team acknowledged that the plot stands alone, even though it integrates well into the trilogy (via Anime News Network).

The following YouTube video from Flashback FM shows a clip from the series:

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The Status of an Original Sequel to Batman

Could there be a fourth part from Christopher Nolan? After the trilogy of The Dark Knight, there were other film adaptations of Batman. But no film was as popular as Christopher Nolan’s series. Fans have since wished for a continuation of the dark trilogy.

If it were up to lead actor Christian Bale, he would be willing to step back into the role of the bat superhero. However, he would only participate if Nolan personally asked him to return.

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However, Nolan and Bale have decided to leave the trilogy as is. Bale has since appeared in films like American Hustle and Thor: Love and Thunder. Nolan has focused on other films that do not originate from the DC Universe. These include:

  • Interstellar (2014)
  • Dunkirk (2017)
  • Tenet (2020)
  • Oppenheimer (2023)

The following trailer shows the original from Christopher Nolan:

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German trailer for Batman The Dark Knight

In an interview, Bale clarified that Nolan does not want to exploit the Batman trilogy further (via Filmstarts). It was his original vision to conclude the story with three parts. And Bale also respects this wish.

Originally, Christopher Nolan actually saw Jake Gyllenhaal as Batman. There were even screentests to see if the actor fit the role. But with Christian Bale, he found the perfect replacement: Christopher Nolan tested various actors for Batman – Another star was the favorite before Christian Bale

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A trainer believed he would lose at the Pokémon Championship and booked a flight home – Then he reached the finals

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, the North American Pokémon International Championships 2024, short NAIC, took place. Making it to the finals is a dream for many players. However, not everyone sees themselves with a realistic chance.

What was the event like? The NAIC was the third and final International Championship of the 2024 season. Over the course of three days, numerous Pokémon players competed against each other. The competition was in the following categories:

The best players are not only rewarded with attractive cash prizes. They also receive an invitation to the World Championship, which will take place this year in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Will I be the very best?

Over 4,300 players competed on the weekend of June 7 to 9 in New Orleans for the last chance to collect Championship Points for qualification to the upcoming World Championship.

Newer players naturally do not see themselves with great chances to reach the finals in such strong competition. This was also the case for the Pokémon GO player Ashtonash.

Who is the player? Carlos “Ashtonash” Rangel is a Pokémon GO player from Mexico. His highest placement so far has been ninth place in an American National Championship. Otherwise, he has only played in smaller, local tournaments.

How did it go for him? However, at the NAIC, Ashtonash experienced a big surprise. Game by game, he fought his way further to the top. Along the way, he defeated many experienced and well-known players, including Zarddy, one of the best Pokémon trainers in Brazil.

By the end of the second day of the tournament, it was clear: Ashtonash had actually made it to the finals. He would play his last rounds on Sunday. That day was solely reserved for the finals.

  • The problem was: He had already booked his return flight for Sunday morning.

When he was asked about it on stage, he explained:

“I think anyone who comes here knows that it is a huge competition. Therefore, no one expects to make it to the third day. That was my mistake. I booked my return flight for 5 AM.”

Ashtonash (via YouTube)

Due to his unexpected success, he had to let go of the flight in order to make a name for himself in the grand final of the NAIC.

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He played three times in the finals

How did the final go for Ashtonash? Final Sunday started with a match that couldn’t have been tighter. Ashtonash had to prove himself against Aiden “OutOfPoket” Hedderly, a successful Pokémon GO player who finished fourth in the 2022 World Championship, for example.

Both players were able to win two rounds – in the finals, a best of 5 is always played – before OutOfPoket could win the match.

You can watch the match in full here:

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But it was still not over for Ashtonash. In the “Losers Final,” he had the opportunity to play himself into the ultimate “Grand Final.” His opponent here was LNDsTSteinar, a well-known player and promising candidate for the win.

But Ashtonash did the impossible: He won 3 to 0 and secured a rematch against OutOfPoket.

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Ashtonash really made it to the “Grand Final.” The audience was also thrilled. Many on-site wished for a victory for OutOfPoket, as he represented the USA. But many were visibly cheering for Ashtonash – a true “underdog” who had made it so far to his own surprise.

Here you can see the “Grand Finals” of the NAIC 2024:

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Ultimately, OutOfPoket decided the competition but with a decisive victory of 3 to 0.

Although Ashtonash could not take home the victory, it is still a great – and unexpected for him – achievement to have come this far.

His girlfriend also proudly said in an on-site interview: “This morning I told him: ‘I think this is the most important day of your life.’ He has practiced a lot for this. […] I think he really deserves this moment and I am very proud of him.” (via YouTube)

Another player generated less excitement at the NAIC. After an incident, some even called for punishment: At the Pokémon Championship, a trainer is accused of insulting his opponent – But it could also be because he is Italian.

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Elden Ring: The best method to quickly farm runes

Marko Jevtic Marko Jevtic Reading time 4 minutes

Elden Ring is a challenging game. As an action RPG, you have many ways to improve your character significantly. For that, you need runes in this game. How to farm them best, and whether it’s even necessary, we’ll tell you here.

Souls-like games such as Elden Ring are different from typical action RPGs despite many overlaps.

One of the most important differences is the rune system, which replaces souls from Dark Souls or blood echoes from Bloodborne in Elden Ring.

Spoiler Warning: On page 1, we explain spoiler-free whether you should consider farming at all. However, since the farming route presented here shows hidden tricks and regions that you would normally visit later in the game, we explain the details only on page 2. So if you want to avoid any spoilers, you should stop reading after page 1.
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Page 1: Is it worth farming runes in Elden Ring?
Page 2: How to farm many runes easily in the early game of Elden Ring

What are runes in Elden Ring? Runes are one of the most important things in Elden Ring. They are both XP and money.

You can use runes for leveling, to buy items, or to pay for your weapon upgrades. You obtain runes by defeating enemies or using items like the Golden Rune.

If you die, you lose the runes at your place of death. If you don’t collect them before dying again, they are gone forever.

Many players want to know how to farm them best. MeinMMO tells you about a fantastic method that you can use in the early game. We’ll also tell you whether it’s worth it at all.

Is it worth farming runes in Elden Ring?

How important is farming? For Elden Ring as well as for other Soulsborne titles, farming is only limitedly useful.

Instead of farming runes for an hour to slightly increase your damage or health points, you could spend that hour trying the difficult boss instead.

Because even at a high level, you still need to be able to dodge the bosses. For most players, it makes more sense to get used to the game mechanics in the boss fight itself and improve through that experience than to spend the same playing time on tedious farming.

This practical gaming experience helps you significantly more against every other tough opponent in the game than any extra level.

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When is rune farming worthwhile? Therefore, there are primarily 2 reasons why you should still farm in Elden Ring:

  • You want to equip a weapon for which you lack attributes.
  • You want to buy something for which you lack the money.

If you have found a weapon that you absolutely want to use but lack the correct attributes, farming can pay off. Just keep in mind that you still need to upgrade this weapon to get the most out of it.

Using the method described on page 2, you can use the gear you discovered faster and more purposefully. Depending on what equipment or item it is, this can also make the difficult boss fight significantly easier. Under these circumstances, farming can be worthwhile.

You can find the guide for an excellent early-game method with spoilers on page 2.

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