From Game of Thrones to Warhammer 40K: These universes definitely need new MMORPGs

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

It is MMORPG theme week and “wish for something” time. If you have the free choice, which online role-playing game should definitely have a sequel or a remake? And which other franchises would you like to see as a genre representative? Our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz presents his very own wish list.

The genre of MMORPGs has seen many losers over the decades. Online role-playing games that have fallen short of expectations. Publishers and developers who ran out of steam too early to turn an okay game into an excellent one. Exciting worlds that have sunk into the shadow of World of Warcraft.

At the same time, on the list of MMORPGs that are supposed to be released in the coming months, there is no title that gets me as excited as games like Star Wars: The Old Republic or Warhammer Online once did.

One would have to look much further into the future to even get to a Guild Wars 3 (is that really happening?) or the new MMORPG for the “Lord of the Rings” universe (Amazon Games still has to prove itself).

But which announcement could create that eager tingling? Which online role-playing game deserves a sequel or a remake? Which franchise would be great as a basis for an MMORPG? Share your thoughts with me in the comments! Below, I present my wish list.

Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has been dealing with the best genre in the world almost daily for 15 years. The first personal contact was in 2005. Since then, he has accumulated several years of playtime in various online role-playing games and has played almost every relevant genre representative of the past two decades for at least a while.

These franchises need an MMORPG

I really like the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series by George R. R. Martin, and the same goes for large parts of the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” An MMORPG with a decent budget that takes us to Westeros to fight for the throne with other factions would be super exciting.

Despite the enormous hype that has developed around GoT (and the also successful spinoff House of the Dragon), no major developer or publisher dares to take on such a project. Instead, so far, there has only been the never-released Game of Thrones: Seven Kingdoms from Bigpoint.

Furthermore, the South Korean company Netmarble is reportedly working on a corresponding MMORPG that is supposed to be released for PC and mobile. It already smells like a generic free-to-play license disaster that no one needs. Such a shame. The great source material (and its fans) deserve better.

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Warhammer, but the other one

I will come back to Warhammer Online later. Equally as good as fantasy Warhammer, in my view, is also the wonderfully dystopian universe of Warhammer 40K for an MMORPG.

There are plenty of exciting factions. Just like a variety of melee and ranged classes, countless weapon types, magic, and a lore foundation that offers material for thousands of exciting stories. A Space Marine wielding his bolter and a chainsword? The thought of that gets my blood pumping.

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Remakes and remasters of well-known MMORPGs

Colleague Benedict already beat the drum for a new MMORPG for the fantasy universe of Warhammer in April 2023. I also find it a shame that Mythic Entertainment and EA did not stick with Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Only about five years after the launch, the servers were offline again.

There was a solid foundation to build a great MMORPG from the launch version, with clever features like the trophy system. Will the new project by Jack Emmert (who was with Cryptic Studios for a long time) be able to fill this gap? I like the PvE focus of the developers. I am less thrilled that NetEase is backing Emmert’s studio.

Ultimately, I would also simply settle for a remake of the original Warhammer, with modernized technology, expanded strengths, and a targeted improvement of the existing weaknesses.

Star Trek Online has its fans, but it could never excite our MMORPG expert:

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Endless expanses …

Although I am a big fan of the Star Trek franchise and watch the movies and series repeatedly, I have never really warmed up to Star Trek Online. The ground missions weren’t fun for me even at launch, the presentation felt outdated, the space battles were the best part of the game, but ultimately also too fiddly.

I would prefer a kind of Elite Dangerous or No Man’s Sky, with a huge universe where I can move freely with my crew and explore every planet. I want to approach the Enterprise with a shuttle and explore all areas of the spaceship freely. And as part of the Federation fleet, kick the Cardassians’ and Borg’s asses.

These are the four most urgent points on my wish list for upcoming MMORPG projects. What does your wish list look like? In discussions online, I often read about Mass Effect and Dragon Age. For those two franchises, I would rather see great single-player RPGs again. What do you think? If you are looking for current recommendations: The 10 best MMOs and MMORPGs of 2024

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Twitch: Trymacs has a secret tool that makes him the best in the new mobile game – his wallet

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Trymacs, one of the biggest German streamers on Twitch, is dominating in a new mobile game in international comparison. His wallet is likely to help him with that.

Who is Trymacs? Trymacs, whose real name is Maximilian Stemmler, is one of the absolute giants on German Twitch. Since the beginning of his career, mobile games from Supercell, like Clash of Clans or Clash Royale, have played a role in the streamer’s content.

This is also the case with Supercell’s latest game, Squad Busters, which just officially released today. Trymacs had the chance to play the game in advance. And he did not hesitate to invest a sizeable amount of money into the game.

Trymacs has found his niche on Twitch with mobile games, others are successful with completely different things:

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Several thousand euros, number 1 on Twitch

How much money has he already spent? After Trymacs recently had trouble investing more money into the game and even begged Apple to allow more money to be loaded, he seems to have solved these problems.

As can be seen from his video from May 28, 2024 on YouTube, he has already invested €5,000 in the game to level up his troops. With this, he has been able to upgrade his troops to so-called “Ultra Troops.”

This is how successful he is: Trymacs’ Pay2Win escapades seem to be well-received by his viewers. According to the streaming statistics on SullyGnome.com, he dominates the list of streamers for the new game – worldwide.

In the last 365 days, Trymacs is the number 1 for the game on Twitch, both in viewed hours and in the number of viewers. And this, even though he has only been streaming the game since April 24, 2024 (via TwitchTracker.com).

Only for the period of the last 3 days does the Hamburger have to concede defeat – he was busy with events and the new shooter XDefiant (via SullyGnome).

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It remains to be seen whether and how frequently Trymacs will stream the game again soon and whether he can hold the number 1 position. Especially now that Squad Busters has officially been released, there may be increased interest in the game as many new players start with the mobile game.

At least Trymacs seems to be enjoying mobile games. In competitive games, the fun is lacking for the streamer, as he recently revealed in a stream. You can read more about it here: Trymacs says: Gaming is no longer fun for him – the blame is on games like League of Legends

What do you think about it? Do you follow Trymacs regularly and have you maybe even seen streams of the game from him? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

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Pokémon GO is reportedly testing changes to the avatar after fierce criticism, trainers are skeptical

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the major avatar update received a lot of criticism from the trainers, but now the appearance of the character is supposed to change again. We have summarized here on MeinMMO what discovery the players have made and how they are reacting.

What function is in question? A few weeks ago, a major update with 4 features took place in Pokémon GO, during which the characters of the players were fundamentally redesigned. In addition to new settings for skin and eye color, hairstyle and facial expression, you should especially have the opportunity to adjust your avatar regarding its body shape.

However, these innovations backfired significantly and caused a lot of criticism in the community. Now the developers are supposed to be working on changing the characters again. What the first players have discovered in this regard and what their opinion is, we will show you below.

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Trainer discovers changes in the avatar

What have trainers found? As the Reddit user PrestyRS shows in his current post, the developers of Pokémon GO seem to be making changes to the characters of the trainers again. He shows in his post two examples where the changes in the avatar can be seen.

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What changes have been made? If you take a closer look at the two images, you can see that the female avatars now have significantly more pronounced body shapes. This was one of the points of criticism in the past, as many players felt that their avatar had no proportions after the major update and thus looked unnatural.

Also, the skin tones are said to have been revised again, as galarianzapdos explains on Reddit: The skin tones have also been updated. The lighting/shadow is slightly better.

In addition, slight changes can be seen in the characters’ faces, as Jepemega writes in the Reddit comments: The face looks like it has returned to the old faces or something very similar. The mouth is much better now. Before it felt like they had this strange forced half-smile on their face which was really inappropriate.

However, the changes are said to not affect all players yet, as can also be seen from the comments. It can therefore be assumed that Niantic is initially testing new content with selected players before it is rolled out to all accounts.

How do trainers feel about the avatar change?

A lot of criticism of the changes: Opinions about the new avatar change are mixed in the Reddit community. While some players are glad that Niantic is finally addressing the criticism and wants to improve the characters again, others complain about the changes.

Many particularly ridicule the extreme appearance of the body shapes and again criticize the work of the developers. In the comments, you can read the following on Reddit:

  • ThePikaNick: Well, we went from no butt to a weird big butt.
  • Malcalypsetheyounger: They activated the Pixar mode.
  • kingnorris42: I am for curvier characters. Yes, I prefer them sometimes, but this looks strange. Something about it looks very distorted and unnatural to me, especially with the arm, especially in the second picture.
  • Ergomann: Please at least bring back the old avatar option.
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Trainers defend the change: But there are also players who see a good way in the changes and hope for more customization options for the avatar. They also assume that the exaggerated look is not solely the fault of the developers, but could be related to the settings of the individual players. They write on Reddit:

  • n0unce: This is obviously because people have set the “Hips” slider to maximum and haven’t logged in since the update. At least they are trying to fix it, right? I assume (and hope) that there will now be many settings between the 10-year-old boy and the incredible woman.
  • More_Possession2871: I am glad they are working on it now, but would it be so hard to say something like ‘Hey guys, we know the update didn’t come out as expected, we made a mistake, but we are working on it!’?
  • Sharlizarda: This gives me hope that it will get better! I stopped playing after the new avatars appeared, logged in about a week ago, and could see that there have been some improvements… they are dumb for not admitting they messed up.

Whether and when additional avatar changes will occur remains to be seen. If there are any new informations, you will find out from us on MeinMMO.

What do you think of the revised avatars? Do you also think it is a good step in the right direction? Or would you rather have the old characters back? Feel free to let us know here in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.Trainers are also complaining about an ugly monster in Pokémon GO, but it has a purpose.

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Digimon: What the DigiDestined from Season 1 are doing today

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The Anime series of Digimon started in 1999. In this journey, we followed Tai, Matt, Sora, Izzy, Joe, Mimi, T.K., and Kari through the Digiworld. After saving the home of the digital beings from destruction, they returned to their original world. MeinMMO reveals what happened to the DigiDestined.

Although the original DigiDestined saved the day in Season 1, they appear again later on. In both Season 2 and the movie series “Digimon Adventure tri.”, they are still forced to fight alongside their Digipartners against evil.

The conclusion is the epilogue of Season 2. There, we see what happened to the DigiDestined in 2027. We reveal what each character would be doing if they lived in today’s age.

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Digimon: What happened to the original DigiDestined

What happened after the events in Digimon? By now, the Digital world is recognized as a parallel world to humans. Every person has their own Digimon as a partner. It is possible to travel easily between the Digiworld and the normal world.

What are the DigiDestined doing today? Many of the DigiDestined have regular jobs and have started their own families. Two DigiDestined are even married now:

  • Tai (39) is a diplomat between the real world and the Digiworld. He has a son.
  • Matt (39) is an astronaut and became the first human to land on the moon with a Digimon. He is married to Sora and has two children.
  • Sora (39) has become a fashion designer. She is married to Matt and has two children with him.
  • Mimi (38) has become a nutritionist and co-hosts her own cooking show with Palmon. She has a son.
  • Izzy (39) has become a scientist and lives to further explore the Digiworld. He has a daughter.
  • Joe (40) is a doctor and became the first human to treat Digimon in the Digiworld. He has a son.
  • Kari (36) has become a kindergarten teacher. She has a son.
  • T.K. (36) has become a writer. He is writing a book in which he recounts his early adventures in the Digiworld. He has a son.

The children of the DigiDestined are also friends with each other and look out for one another when they venture into the Digiworld. In the final scene of the anime, they can be seen starting a new adventure with their partner Digimon.

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What is the status of Digimon today? Even now, there are numerous movies, series, and video games related to Digimon. At the beginning of May, the newest film “Digimon Adventure 02 – The Beginning” was released in Germany. Some of the original DigiDestined are also featured in this.

The anime currently spans nine seasons. The major competitor Pokémon is currently leading in the colorful monster genre. However, there was a time when Digimon was more popular than Pokémon: For 27 years, Pokémon has been the largest anime franchise, but there was a time when Digimon was ahead

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„You were still fluid” – HandOfBlood plays FIFA 98 on a black-burned CD in the stream

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The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood regularly dives into the world of old games during his streams, most recently with FIFA 98: Road to World Cup. He proudly presents his burned CD of the game and plays it on a special PC with Windows 98.

Why does HandOfBlood play FIFA 98? The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood frequently plays old games in his streams, experiencing regular nostalgia moments with his viewers.

Most recently, he streamed the 1997 released “FIFA 98: Road to World Cup”. He proudly showcased his burned CD of the game. Shortly after, he uploads his video on his YouTube channel.

The game is now so old that the streamer is sure that many of his viewers don’t even know it. He literally stated that his viewers were “still fluid” when the game was released, but really this time.

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A PC with Windows 98 makes the experience perfect

Where does HandOfBlood play the game? After HandOfBlood switched from his main platform YouTube to Twitch, he regularly streams all kinds of games there. Normally, he does this on his streaming PC with extremely good technology – but not when he plays really old games.

In his streaming room, there is an old PC that only runs standardly with Windows 98. This has been repurposed so that HandOfBlood can stream on it, including the poor quality, for example of the sound. This also provides a nostalgia factor for his viewers.

On this PC, he now regularly streams old games like Robin Hood or currently FIFA 98.

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Reactions from the community: The community seems to love the fact that HandOfBlood streams on a super old PC with poor quality. Some users write under his video on YouTube:

  • megaTherionXX writes: I was born in 85 and am watching this right now. FIFA 98 was one of the FIFA games I played a lot back then.
  • knulliganvierundvierzig1867 suggests: This cries out for a FIFA 98 tournament with Sterzik and Co. Everyone gets a team and goal anthem – let’s go
  • hitwombat comments: A really great format. Thank you Hänno for the nostalgia

This is actually not the first time that HandOfBlood streams on a rusty old PC and triggers nostalgia among the viewers. Previously, he had already played Robin Hood on his Windows 98 computer. How this was received by his viewers, you can read here: Pure nostalgia: HandOfBlood streams classics from 2002 on an old PC with Windows 98

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A new series on Netflix mixes black humor with true crime and can be watched in one day

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Every week on Netflix, countless series appear, making it often difficult to keep track. However, a new thriller series is said to be worth watching as it mixes dramatic scenes with dark humor. Many critics praise the new series Bodkin.

What is Bodkin about? Gilbert Power, played by Will Forte, is an American podcaster who primarily focuses on true crime. In a small Irish town, he aims to uncover a mysterious disappearance. But he is not alone. He is supported by investigative journalist Dove Maloney, played by Siobhán Cullen, who hails from Ireland, and assistant Emmy Sizergh, played by Robyn Cara.

The series aims to mix fairly dark thriller elements with dark humor. Combined with the idyllic setting in Ireland, it promises to be an entertaining series that also plays with mystery elements.

You can find a trailer for Bodkin here:

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Bodkin – Trailer to dark comedy Netflix series about a true crime podcast

Light and Dry Humor

The series conceptually resembles Only Murders In The Building. There, too, a group creates a true crime podcast and tries to solve real murder cases. This concept mainly works through dark humor. Those looking for something serious should probably steer clear of Bodkin.

Will Forte also seems like a good choice as a podcaster, having appeared in many comedy films and series. For instance, Doggy Style or Good Boys, both known for their rough humor.

In this context, Ireland is a fitting backdrop. Think of Banshees of Inisherin, a film that, with its Irish touch, tackles serious themes while lightening the drama with dry humor. The early reviews of the series also seem to be positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a critic score of 73 % and an audience score of 67 %. The pleasant mix is praised by critics:

  • James Croot: Fans of The Tourist and Only Murders in the Building should definitely check out this entertaining story
  • Derek Sante: Smart and funny, the mismatched characters are a lot of fun!
  • Randy Myers: This seven-episode Netflix crime series is neither too dark nor too light and is enjoyable.
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If you’re looking for a light and also quite short series, Bodkin could be enjoyable. The mini-series consists of 7 episodes, each lasting between 45 and 60 minutes. It can be binge-watched in one longer weekend evening. However, you should be into dark humor. Anyone looking for a more serious thriller series should check out The Red Queen: In a new thriller series on Amazon, a clever woman hunts down brutal criminals

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Bungie talks about the difficulty of concluding the story of Destiny 2 after 10 years

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Destiny 2 is nearing the end of its Light and Darkness saga. Bungie has planned a grand finale with “The Final Shape,” but finding a suitable conclusion won’t be easy. The developers discuss the difficulty of wrapping up the story.

What happens in “The Final Shape”? In the last major DLC for Destiny 2, the Guardians will manage to reach the Bleached Heart of the Traveler. The forces of the Witness have entrenched themselves there, protecting their master, who is trying to achieve the final form.

The Witness employs nasty tricks and even tries to draw Guardians like Zavala into the dark paths of the Abyss. Cayde, the Vanguard, the Eliksni, and the Cabal of Caiatl are gearing up for a battle of astronomical proportions, with everything on the line.

Bungie has been working on this story development for 10 years, which is why it is so challenging to conclude. We show you what the developers have to say.

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“We want it to feel like a good ending”

What did the developers say? Whether in movies, series, or video games, finding a good and fitting ending to conclude a narrative is not easy, especially when it has been ongoing for as long as the story of Destiny 1 & 2. For this reason, the new game director of the loot shooter, Tyson Green, has stepped forward.

He admits that the team has faced difficulties like any other team trying to conclude a 10-year-old narrative. Tyson Green clarifies regarding the story threads, “There is a lot to do to close these threads, but also to keep the game going. This is far from the end of Destiny.”

Tyson elaborates further, saying, “We want it to feel a little sad, as is often the case with endings. We want it to feel like a good ending, but also the beginning of something new.”

What exactly the game director means is not known. Bungie has prepared a new season model: the Episodes. These are meant to provide the Guardians with new stories and content over several weeks, even after the conclusion of the saga, to give them a reason to keep playing. How extensive or varied these will be is still unknown.

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A closing statement: Anyone who has followed Bungie for many years knows that the team behind the loot shooter can do great work when given the chance. A lot has happened now, and with the end of the saga, a new chapter for Destiny is on the horizon. I have been following the game since its beginnings with Destiny 1, and after all these years, I have embraced the story in my heart. For me and the other long-time Guardians out there, the conclusion with “The Final Shape” is a big deal.

That is why I hope Bungie does not mess up the “end” of Destiny 2 and leaves the Guardians with meaningless story snippets like in Lightfall, just to try to make them buy their episodes. If Bungie can pull this off—and I believe they will—many veterans and newcomers will look back on the loot shooter with satisfaction. I, for my part, will prepare some tissues because I already know that the ending will break my heart.

What do you think about the end of Destiny 2? Do you believe Bungie has done everything in its power to create a worthy conclusion? Let us know your opinion in the comments. Our shooter expert had the opportunity to try “The Final Shape” before anyone else; you can find out his impressions here: Destiny 2: I played “The Final Shape” before release – Here are my impressions of the expansion

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Diablo 4: Patch 1.4.1 disables Masterworking – How to circumvent the problem

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, the new patch 1.4.1 has been rolled out. There is a problem with masterworking that you can cleverly circumvent.

What is masterworking? With the new season 4, two new crafting mechanics have been unlocked in Diablo 4. One is tempering and the other is masterworking.

For the latter of the two, there is now a new problem for players on PlayStation and a problem for all players of Diablo 4 who have found their way into the game with the latest patch 1.4.1. For one of the two problems, there is a workaround that you can use until a coming patch.

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Reactivating Disabled Masterworking

What is the first problem? The first problem prevents players from accessing masterworking, as the corresponding option is disabled. Blizzard is aware of the issue and has provided a suitable workaround in the official Blizzard forum.

To regain access to masterworking, you must either complete any dungeon level or transmute materials. Afterwards, you can access masterworking again.

What is the second problem? The second problem affects Diablo fans playing on PlayStation. While the new patch has reduced the costs of masterworking in Diablo 4, players on PlayStation still see the old, higher costs.

The problem also affects not just the display but also the materials that must be present before masterworking can be performed, even though the actual costs have already been reduced.

So, for example, if you want to perform masterworking at rank 12, you must have 10 million gold to carry out the process, even though in the end only the reduced costs of 2.5 million gold will be deducted.

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Blizzard states that both issues will be resolved with a hotfix in the next patch. There is currently no further information about the timing of the patch.

What do you think of the new problems? Have you noticed them yourself? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. If you’re still lacking gold for masterworking, you can take a look at our guide on farm gold in season 4 of Diablo 4.

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A store sells returns from Amazon for 15 euros – One was lucky and found a good TV

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A business sells returns from Amazon and has gained some fame because of it. But why do so many people flock to old returns from Amazon?

What kind of business is this? The colleagues from Xataka report that they visited a store near Madrid where old returns from Amazon are sold. The catch is this: On Mondays, prices for all items start at 15 euros and get cheaper each day. By Friday, everything goes over the counter for 1 euro.

“Crazy Day Factory” has already gained regional fame according to Xataka. Some interested parties even sleep in front of the store so they can browse the fresh goods first.

However, there is a catch: The origin and reason for the return of the products are unknown, so you have to try out the devices on a whim in the store to see if they really work. Therefore, there is also no guarantee that the purchased television, which worked in the store, won’t give up the ghost at home a week later.

The best items are already gone after the first two days, and in the end, you really only get what no one wanted for 1 euro. The colleagues report, for example, about a television that a lucky person allegedly bought for 15 euros. Whether other valuable hardware like PS5 consoles, mobile phones, or graphics cards were included is not known.

Trading in returns is a big business, but you need a lot of luck

What are these returns? Millions of people shop on Amazon every day, and some of them are returned. Either because they are defective or because the buyers do not like them after all. In jargon, this is referred to as “returns.”

Meanwhile, there is a proper market for returns: Retailers specifically buy returns in large quantities and hope to sell the stuff profitably.

Influencers and YouTubers also regularly promote it, showing how they open large return boxes on camera and wanting to encourage viewers to buy such things as well. By now, there are even streamers who specialize in this kind of content.

However, the colleagues from Xataka report that they have spoken with some of these resellers. And many of them say: In many cases, it is not worth it or they have even incurred significant losses.

  • For instance, a retailer bought used toys for 1,000 euros only to find that almost all of them were no longer usable.
  • Another one explained: He bought returns and then refurbished them with a colleague. This cost him more money and time than he would have paid for the returns.
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Fraudsters sometimes exploit the return policy

Amazon’s return policy is also regularly exploited by fraudsters to enrich themselves. For example, they buy products and then send back tampered boxes filled with sand or heavy bricks.

It happens again and again, that a family man received a fake graphics card. The problem here is that it is difficult to track down the actual fraudster. In the worst case, Amazon even suspects the person who reports the error or the fake.

Some users accuse Amazon of not properly checking the returns. But there are also people who say that Amazon cannot do it: Because there are not enough experts in shipping who can distinguish two graphics cards or processors and can determine whether they have a fake or an original in front of them.

Criminals exploit the return policy: Three Spanish teenagers took advantage of Amazon’s return policy to enrich themselves by almost 350,000 euros. Now the three individuals have been convicted and must pay a fine: Three teenagers deceived Amazon for years with a trick – earned almost 350,000 euros and then got caught

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„Your manga is not good“ – The publisher of Bleach told the creator to change his style, laid Dragon Ball in front of him

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

Bleach is part of the “Big 3” of the anime genre. These are the most popular universes published by the Shueisha company in Weekly Shonen Jump during the 2000s. The other two animes are Naruto and One Piece. However, despite the big success, Tite Kubo, the mangaka behind Bleach, had a rocky start to his career.

What difficulties did he face? Before he achieved immense success with Bleach, Tite Kubo drew one-shots. These are short stories that are completed within a single issue. However, his publisher found these one-shots so terrible that they advised him to look at two other famous mangas (via GameFAQs).

Kubo was often criticized in the early days of his career. Before his second one-shot, he was summoned to the office by Torishima, a well-known editor at the Shueisha company. Torishima earned a good reputation for being the responsible editor in the early days of Dragon Ball.

Torishima and Kubo’s responsible editor sternly stated that Kubo’s manga was not good. Torishima then placed the first volumes of Dragon Ball and Fist of the North Star on the table. They instructed Kubo to go home, read those mangas, and write that kind of manga. They wanted Kubo’s works to be as successful as those two manga hits.

After this story, Bleach became such a massive success that it even led to its own manga:

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Bleach: The Trailer for Thousand-Year Blood War

“That Bastard” – Bleach Author Did His Own Thing

How did Kubo react? The Bleach mangaka thought that Torishima was a “bastard.” He didn’t read those volumes later and defied the publisher’s instructions. At that time, he was already familiar with the two mangas, as they were big successes back then.

Instead, Kubo remained true to his style and went on to develop several more works:

  • His biggest success remained Bleach, which was published from 2001 to 2016. This was followed by movies, novels, and a live-action film that you can even watch on Netflix.
  • With Bleach: New Breathes From Hell, there was even a one-shot released in 2021 that addresses the events after the finale of Bleach.
  • The original anime did not cover all the arcs of the manga. Only since 2022 is there the final story arc, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, in series format. The anime is still ongoing.
  • Since 2018, Kubo has been working on the successor Burn the Witch. The story takes place in the same universe as Bleach. There is a matching anime available on Crunchyroll.

Thus, the mangaka did not have to follow Dragon Ball or Fist of the North Star to have his works celebrated. Since Kubo is currently still far from retirement age, we can hope that he will continue to provide us with new reading material in the coming years. If it were up to him, he would work on a reboot of Bleach.

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What is Bleach about? Ichigo Kurosaki is the protagonist of Bleach and can see ghosts. The Shinigami Rukia is seriously injured in a fight with an evil spirit and transfers her powers to Ichigo. Until she regains her powers, Ichigo must take on the job of a Shinigami.

However, Rukia is charged with a serious crime, having transferred her powers to a human. She is sentenced to death. Therefore, Ichigo and his friends must do everything they can to save Rukia from the sentence.

Although the Bleach mangaka did not strictly adhere to the Dragon Ball template, the two animes share some parallels. There are also four more animes that MeinMMO demon Cortyn can recommend if you are a fan of Dragon Ball or Bleach: 5 anime series like Dragon Ball.

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Author of Game of Thrones finally explains why a favorite of George R.R. Martin is missing from the series

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The book series “A Song of Ice and Fire” and the series “Game of Thrones” by HBO differ in many ways. Now, one of the authors has finally explained why a favorite character of creator George R.R. Martin does not appear at all in the eight seasons. Warning: Spoiler alert!

Which character from “A Song of Ice and Fire” is it about? Years ago, George R.R. Martin, the creative mind behind the popular fantasy book series, stated that Lady Stoneheart is one of his favorite characters from Westeros. However, she never appears in the HBO series.

Years ago, there were speculations and statements from the authors about this. In a major “Game of Thrones” special by Polygon, showrunner Rafe Judkins explained what reason was given to him at the time by author Bryan Cogman (who wrote a total of eleven episodes of the series) for the omission of Lady Stoneheart.

So, what was the reason according to Bryan Cogman? The author reportedly told Judkins that they wanted to think carefully about which characters they would bring back from the dead throughout the story, and they chose the character who was most important to the overall story.

Of course, this refers to Jon Snow. His surprising resurrection would have lost its impact if other characters had already returned from the dead beforehand.

Hardly any other series has generated such hype as Game of Thrones.

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Trailer for the first season of the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’

A Stark as a Walking Zombie Lady

Who was Lady Stoneheart? The “Red Wedding” is one of the most significant, moving, and surprising scenes from the book series and the show. At the fateful wedding, Catelyn Stark, among others, loses her life.

What happens immediately after the bloody celebration, however, differs in the books and the series. In Martin’s books, Catelyn’s corpse is found and resurrected a few days later by Beric Dondarrion, the leader of the Brotherhood Without Banners.

However, the resurrected Catelyn has little in common with the old Catelyn Stark. Her body is disfigured from the fatal attack and the days the corpse has spent floating in the water. She can only speak if she holds her slit throat, and even then, her rasping and croaking are barely understandable.

Catelyn becomes more of the vengeful Lady Stoneheart, who starts collecting nicknames like other people collect stamps (the Silent Sister, Mother Merciless, the Executioner). She targets all families involved in the betrayal during the “Red Wedding.”

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What other reasons could there be for the omission of Lady Stoneheart? Years ago, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss dropped a few info nuggets on the subject (via Filmstarts). They wanted to preserve the “Red Wedding” as a powerful climax on its own and not devalue Catelyn’s last appearance by transforming her into a zombie.

Additionally, the showrunners explained that they did not want to spoil the events surrounding Lady Stoneheart, which will occur in the unpublished books by George R.R. Martin. For this very reason, several other characters from the books may not have appeared in the series either.

How do you evaluate the decision to omit Lady Stoneheart in the series? Let us know in the comments! By the way, George R.R. Martin had a hard time with the “Red Wedding” for a long time: The author of Game of Thrones reflects on the worst scene after 13 years: ‘I skipped the chapter while writing’

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„Fun Detected“ is the dumbest thing the WoW community has ever produced

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A popular phrase in World of Warcraft is a symbol of the ignorance of some players – at least that is what MeinMMO demon Cortyn believes and has something to complain about.

The community of World of Warcraft sometimes has a rather peculiar sense of humor. Many jokes are only understood if you have been around for many years – like the entire series Allimania. However, other things are repeatedly thrown around and have become quite annoying.

The absolute king class of annoying phrases is “Fun Detected”, which has been used not only excessively but also completely misappropriated in recent years. It is often used in forums when a fresh hotfix or patch has been applied.

“Fun Detected” refers to a circumstance that is repeatedly brought up from the perspective of some WoW fans. As soon as a part of the community has found something in the game that brings them joy, Blizzard comes and changes that thing. According to the motto: “What, someone is having fun in our game? Quickly, let’s change that!” – hence “Fun Detected”.

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A part of the community always reacts angrily when bugs are fixed.

However, this is rarely the truth. Because actually, “Fun Detected” is always said when there is a massive exploit that undermines the actual game. The currently most prominent example was probably the “Frog Farming” in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria.

Here, characters could farm a single type of enemies almost without limit for about two days, while the respawn was extremely fast. Frogs spawned in seconds, dropping all relevant currencies and rewards.

In other words: Everything in WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria was completely irrelevant compared to the frog farm.

This is a massive problem from a game design perspective. If there is a method that completely outclasses all others and is 20, 30, or even 100 times more efficient than any other content in the game, then that is not “fun” – that is a bug and a problem that needs to be fixed.

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Since the incident, some have been searching for the next exploit. Any hyperspawns, any mobs that drop a bit too much, dungeon trash that can be reset 10 times per hour (and even more often with an exploit). Blizzard fixes one bug after another, and it has become an absurd game of cat and mouse.

I also find it really hard to understand why some simply cannot grasp that such exploits harm the game as a whole and the fun of the vast majority.

“Fun detected” is almost always an obvious exploit that undermines the overall game.

Some say: “I pay 13 euros a month for the game, then I can play it however I want.” And yes, there is indeed a grain of truth in that statement. But it is no more than a grain.

If you play “Ludo” with other people and suddenly think that your pieces should be allowed to teleport to be right at the goal, then you can certainly play it that way because you bought the game. However, that does not necessarily enhance the fun for all participants – nor for your own.

I always have the clichéd 11-year-old Aimbot user from Counter-Strike in my mind, who thinks he is really great because he can take out everyone else and then stomps angrily when he gets banned because he just wanted to have a little fun.

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Of course, everyone defines fun a little differently. Some enjoy relaxing grind, others a snappy challenge, and others the social interaction. However, anyone who thinks that “I get all the rewards almost instantly by exploiting an exploit” really means “fun” should perhaps consider whether an MMORPG is really the right pastime.

Because if the greatest fun consists of having to spend as little time in the game as possible, then one has truly turned the principle of fun and leisure on its head. However, I still maintain the opinion that the overpowering of the frog farmers in this case is not such a bad problem – and that fixing the exploit was still the right decision.

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Steam: The strongest alternative to Civilization 6 gets more role-playing elements and 350 new events in the new DLC

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A new DLC for the strategy game Old World has been released on Steam, focusing on life behind your throne. You can learn more about it here on MeinMMO.

Which DLC is this about? On May 28, 2024, the DLC “Behind the Throne” was released on Steam for the strategy game Old World. As the name suggests, it centers around life behind your throne at the royal court.

Here, you can expect new challenges and gameplay mechanics filled with intrigue, rivalry, and political power. You can catch a first glimpse of the new content in the trailer:

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Im DLC zu Old World erlebt ihr das Leben hinter eurem Thron

What new events can you expect? According to the official description on Steam, more than 350 new events are promised. These will revolve around politics at the court and demonstrate that life behind the throne is a complex system filled with intrigue and deception. You can expect many characters with personal goals and ambitions and equally many possibilities.

Additionally, several new historical figures will be introduced through the DLC:

  • Alcibiades: Statesman of Athens and notorious political opportunist
  • Enlil-nādin-šumi: Usurper of the Babylonian throne
  • Harpagos: Kingmaker of Akkad
  • Bardesanes: Assyrian scientist, scholar, and philosopher
  • Mago the writer: Carthaginian author of works on agriculture
  • Avicenna: Famous Persian philosopher

What else is new? The DLC also offers new expansions and gameplay mechanics that can bring you both success and defeat.

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Lands and slums can enhance your success

You can build lands and use their opulence to generate victory points with your wealth. Conversely, you can also establish slums, which may quickly increase the population but also heighten the risk of rebellions.

Additionally, you can expect four new gameplay mechanics: Rising Stars, Stress and Pleasure, The Grand Vizier, and New Political Eras. Here, powerful characters await you who are not heads of state but can be dangerous, jealous lovers, pillaging barbarians, or civil wars and thorough reforms.

The Grand Vizier gives you the opportunity to delegate tasks, so you don’t have to manage the entire city administration yourself. You decide which tasks each vizier should focus on, and you must consider, for example, that bold viziers can recruit military units more quickly. However, you should keep an eye on them to ensure that this power does not go to their heads. Another strategy game also received a new DLC: Total War: The new Warhammer DLC is simply perfect – I even have to completely drop Manor Lords

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LoL: Whoever wants the new skin of Faker that everyone has been waiting for, has to pay 450 € for it

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Due to his many previous achievements and the victory at Worlds 2023, the League of Legends legend Faker will receive a special skin for Ahri. However, for the best version, you might have to save a bit, as it is by far the most expensive skin package.

Faker is the most famous LoL professional of all time. No one has celebrated as many successes as he has, which is why he is also the first player in the LoL Hall of Fame. To celebrate all of this, Ahri will receive a special Immortalized Legend skin.

If you want the new beautiful skin in its best version, you will have to dig deep into your pockets, as it will cost you a modest 450 €. With that money, you could almost buy a PS5 and Xbox.

You can find the trailer for Hall of Legends here:

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LoL – Hall of Legends: Faker Trailer

A skin between 46 € and 450 €

What does the skin look like? Riot has finally released the price and content of Ahri’s Immortalized Legends skin. This skin is intended as a tribute to the career of Lee Sang-hyeok, also known as Faker. The skin will be available in 3 bundles.

The cheapest bundle is the Ascendant. For 5430 RP, just under 46 €, if you purchase the RP bundles, you will receive the Ascendant Legend Ahri skin, the next event pass, an exclusive border, stickers, icons, and a kill counter. The prettier version of the skin with new effects, a transformation, and different borders and profile customizations costs a modest 32,430 RP, approximately 250 €, when you combine the RP bundles. That’s already more expensive than the controversial skins that could only be obtained from loot boxes.

But that is not even the best edition of the new skin. This one costs a whopping 59,260 RP, approximately 450 €. In addition to the previous items, there are chromas for the other Faker skins, 100 pass levels, exclusive cosmetics, a title, and a new emote for the skin: Faker’s signature, which you can activate with STR-5.

More information about the bundles can be found on the official LoL website.

This is the most expensive bundle that Riot has ever offered. Even the unpopular physical collector’s edition for Worlds 2023 was significantly cheaper and provided you with something physical: LoL: Riot sells a limited, digital collector’s edition for 65 €

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I want a handwritten letter when I buy this

Under the tweet by Spideraxe, many critical comments are piling up, as players generally like the design of the skin, but the price of the large edition is simply too much:

  • @BroSam__: I don’t think it’s right to pay over $500 for a bundle of skins, chromas, and icons.
  • @Moonboy65: riot, all you had to do was make Risen Legend Ahri available separately and make Immortalized Legend Ahri available through missions like KDA Seraphine, but no, we are forced to pay $500 just for the upgrade.
  • @CobaltJack: Do they really think $500 is fair for this xD I want a handwritten letter personalized for me, from Faker, when I buy this.

Many players are particularly upset that the skin can only be purchased in the really expensive bundles; those who only want the skin have to buy all the gimmicks that come with it. Ahri fans will really have to dig deep into their pockets. After all, it’s cheaper than wanting to buy all the skins: LoL: How much does it cost to buy all the skins and what happens when you have them all?

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Squad Busters Release: The new game from Supercell is here – All information about the download and rewards

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

The multiplayer game Squad Busters is here. Here you can learn more about the rewards and download.

What kind of game is this? Squad Busters is a mobile game from Supercell, the creators of Clash of Clans, Hay Day, and Brawl Stars, which will be released for Android and iOS.

  • In Squad Busters, you compete against nine other players with one goal: to collect as many jewels as possible before time runs out.
  • You find jewels as hidden loot on the map or get them from an open jewel mine. You also gain jewels when you defeat monsters and other players.
  • At the start of a round, you begin with a single character, but you can expand your squad during the match as you collect coins and open chests.
  • Each character has different abilities that help you gather coins and jewels or deal damage effectively.

Here you can watch the launch trailer for Squad Buster:

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Squad Busters presents itself in the colorful launch trailer

Squad Busters: Download

Update, May 29, 10:50 AM: Squad Busters is now available. We have adjusted and updated the article.

When is Squad Busters coming? The release of Squad Busters was on May 29, 2024, at around 10:45 AM German time. The title is now available for download and can be played immediately.

Where can you download Squad Buster? Squad Busters is available for Android users in the Google Play Store and for Apple users in the App Store. You can download the multiplayer game for free there.

Here you can find Squad Busters in the Google Play Store and in the App Store

How big is the download? In the Google Play Store, the download size of Squad Busters is 210 MB.

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Squad Busters: Rewards and Pre-registration

Was there a pre-registration? Yes, you could pre-register for Squad Busters before the game was released by registering on the game’s website.

How did the pre-registration work? You could either go to the Squad Busters website and click the “Pre-register” button to be redirected to the Google Play Store or the App Store, or you could simply open the respective store directly on your smartphone.

If you were on the Squad Busters page in your store, you just had to click the “Install” button. Afterwards, you were pre-registered for the colorful title.

This is how the rewards work: The more pre-registrations there were, the more rewards will be given to the players.

There are a total of five tiers:

  • 1 million pre-registrations – 10,000 coins
  • 5 million pre-registrations – 1x El Tigre (character)
  • 20 million pre-registrations – 3x chests
  • 30 million pre-registrations – 1x exclusive emote
  • 40 million pre-registrations – 1x exclusive decoration

According to the game’s website, there were over 30 million pre-registrations, so four out of five possible rewards are already secured.

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However, there are not only rewards for Squad Busters – you can also secure content for the other games of the developer.

  • Brawl – 1x random star drop, 1x squad pin, 10x random star drops, 1x Shelly skin
  • Clash of Clans – 2x resource potion, 1x builder potion, 1x squad decoration
  • Clash Royale – 1x tower skin, 1x king emote, 1x battle banner, 1x mini king emote
  • Boom Beach – 1 million gold, 1x skin, 1x gold safe, 1x skin,
  • Hay Day – 5x diamonds, 1x hat, 10x diamonds, 1x decoration

You could also secure some bonuses with the pre-registration that would help you in the other games from Supercell, for example in Brawl Stars. If you regularly play Brawl Stars, we also have a tier list with the best brawlers for you: Brawl Stars: Tier List of the best brawlers 2024 in German

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You should never sell improved items in Diablo 4, even if you lack gold

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

In Diablo 4, gold is an important resource primarily needed for crafting. This allows players to sell improved items. However, why this might be the worse choice in certain cases is explained here on MeinMMO.

At the latest when improving items through “Masterworking”, many players in Season 4 of Diablo 4 realize that it costs a lot of gold. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is as poor as a church mouse.

This issue has been acknowledged by the developers, and they first reduced the gold costs for crafting workbenches. Additionally, on May 28, 2024, patch 1.4.1 went live, which lowered the gold costs for “Masterworking”.

To increase gold in Diablo 4, players sell their old items. However, one player advises on Reddit to break down the items that have been “masterworked” through crafting, as that is much more worthwhile.

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Diablo 4: The developers explain the new item system and the new endgame dungeon

Recycle materials by breaking them down

Why shouldn’t I sell improved items? On Reddit, the user “MRxSLEEP” recommends on May 27 not to sell your “masterworked” equipment. It is better to break them down. By breaking them down, you receive a portion of the materials back that you used for “Masterworking”.

An example: You upgraded an item to level 3 in Masterworking and spent a total of 60 Obducite for the three upgrades. If you break down the item, you will get back 30 Obducite from levels 1 and 2, along with cloudy crystals and other materials:

By breaking down, you receive a portion of the materials back, including Obducite (on the right in the image).

So instead of gold, you at least get back a large portion of the materials by breaking down – except for the ones you invested for the last upgrade. What you receive in materials when breaking down also depends on the current Masterworking level of the item.

Especially at higher Masterworking levels, this is a significant amount of materials. If you sell an item that has been “masterworked” to level 10 instead of breaking it down, you lose about 100 Obducite, 260 Ingolith, 50 Low Iron, cloudy crystals, and other materials (source: wowhead.com).

The new crafting is also important for your builds in endgame. Here you see a tier list of the strongest builds in Season 4:

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The most important materials are found in one place

Why are the materials so important? Obducite is one of the new materials in Season 4 that you need for crafting, alongside Ingolith and Low Iron. You can exclusively obtain these materials in the pit, the new endgame dungeon. There, you have to slay monsters and defeat a boss within a time limit of 15 minutes.

As a reward, depending on the pit level, you receive materials for Masterworking. The higher the crafting level, the rarer the materials you need – first Obducite, then Ingolith, then Low Iron. And during the course, you are likely not just going to upgrade one item set but several. You will then receive part of it back through breaking down.

With patch 1.4.1, you can now also convert them directly into other materials at the alchemist without needing to go through the workbenches.

Previously, you had to buy workbenches with the materials.
After the patch, you convert materials directly.

You also shouldn’t just sell items that you’ve inserted gems into. By doing so, you lose the gems that you could use for your other items. Break down the items or deselect the stones first at the jeweler.

Regarding breaking down, you need to be a bit careful in Diablo 4 now. Since Season 4, a change has been introduced that allows you to break down your entire inventory. This function does not stop at Uniques or Uber Uniques. But you can take precautions and implement certain measures: Diablo 4 has received a useful change in crafting – But you need to be extremely cautious with it

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A player leaves his gaming PC running for 5 years straight – Explains that there is no reason to turn it off

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Players often discuss whether one should turn off hardware. One player now says: His PC has been running for 5 years straight and nothing bad has happened. This has led to much debate.

There are regular discussions about whether one should leave their PC running overnight. Critics argue

  • a continuously running computer or gaming PC would consume a lot of power and that would also be seen on the electricity bill.
  • the installed hardware would wear out more quickly over time than if one regularly turned off the computer.

A user recently explained on reddit: He tested it for 5 years and nothing happened. If you’re still looking for reasons why you should turn off your PC, check out the following article on MeinMMO:

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Two computers: One has been running for 5 years, the other is always turned off

The user explains on reddit that he owns two computers: He turns one off every night and the other has been running for 5 years straight. There is really no difference between the two systems:

I have tested this as anecdotal evidence over the past 5 years. I have one PC that sleeps every night, and one that is shut down every night. There is absolutely no difference, except that one costs more.

But even the additional electricity costs of a sleeping PC compared to a “turned-off” PC are negligible. It’s about 4 cents per month.

By the way, any well-made and maintained server literally stays online forever (yes, with reboots for updates), so, you know, they are built for that.

He himself explains, “that any impact it [keeping the PC on] could have on the health of your PC is so overwhelmingly negligible that it doesn’t matter.” There should neither be greater wear nor significantly higher costs. At least the 4 cents per month are irrelevant to him.

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RAM only clears when the computer is turned off

Are there critics as well? Yes, there are. For example, one user explains that there are good reasons to properly shut down your PC. Because only during a proper shutdown can the RAM clear (via reddit.com):

Issues like memory leaks can slowly deplete your usable RAM over time, and the only way to free up this RAM is to restart Windows. Dead threads can sit there and consume system resources while the parent program has “forgotten” that thread.

But Windows also restarts the computer in sleep mode during an update, even without user consent. However, that can also be quite annoying. This recently happened to a player who was woken up at night by his gaming PC because the system restarted overnight.

Generally, there is also the option to disable this feature, but that requires diving deep into the system’s registry. Alternatively, one can also simply turn off the PC properly.

Properly shutting down the PC: Many users have their PC connected to a power strip. But does it harm the hardware if you turn off the power outlet at the end of the day? Can it harm to turn off the power strip at the PC?

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Award for Losers: XDefiant Rewards Players with Certificate for Not Achieving Anything

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In the end-of-match screens after a game, players in XDefiant receive various awards, including humorous titles for particularly poor performances.

How does XDefiant reward its players? In so-called end-of-match screens after a game, players in XDefiant receive various awards. Typically, you can find your K/D ratio or other metrics related to your gameplay there.

However, a thread on Reddit recently showed that there is more than just information about your performance. Some players are now also receiving awards for performing particularly poorly.

A trailer for XDefiant can be seen here:

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XDefiant Game Overview Deep Dive Trailer

Thank you for making me feel special.

What kind of awards are these? The player Vince_- sulkily posts on Reddit a picture of his award: “Thank you for making me feel special,” accompanied by a picture that shows “ran around” instead of the usual kill/death ratio next to his character. The community agreed with him and found it absolutely hilarious.

However, this does not seem to be an isolated case, as other players also share their experiences in the thread. It quickly becomes clear that ran around is not the only award to expose players.

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How is the community reacting to this? The community is amused by the awards for particularly bad players. Other players also share their incredibly great awards with the community:

  • The_Coolest_Undead writes on Reddit: In my first game, I failed terribly and got ‘present.’
  • ab2dii reports on Reddit: I saw someone with ‘moral support,’ and I had to laugh
  • Sneaklefritz comments on Reddit: My wife got: ‘New best KD, 0.11!’ in her first game lol

The game XDefiant has already made headlines recently with its weaker or casual players. The game has been criticized for being too difficult for normal players. However, the community did not find this too bad. What it was about and how the XDefiant community feels about it can be read here: Players fear XDefiant is too sweaty for normal players, but part of the community thinks it’s good

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Mirthwood mixes Rimworld and Skyrim, now you can play the demo for free on Steam

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

A new game is set to launch on Steam this year that mixes Rimworld and Skyrim. Currently, you can play the demo on the platform.

What game is this about? Mirthwood is a game that throws you into your new life in a fantasy world. It will be the first game from the indie studio Bad Ridge Games.

The life simulation is set to be released in the third quarter of 2024 on Steam. However, you can already play the demo there and get your first impression of this mix.

From what we know, Mirthwood sounds like a mix between Stardew Valley or Rimworld and fantasy RPGs like Skyrim and Fable.

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In Mirthwood könnt ihr das entspannte Leben auf eurer Farm genießen, wenn ihr wollt

What does the trailer show? The latest trailer focuses on the relaxed life waiting for you on your own farm and less on aspects inspired by fantasy RPGs. If you want to know more, you can check out the report from our colleagues at GameStar.

You will see the various options you have in this part of the game. You can design your farm in Mirthwood according to your ideas and needs. This is not only about how you want to run your farm. Especially players who enjoy being creative will find plenty to do here.

As the trailer shows, you are not bound by any grids when designing. You can freely place buildings or build paths and fences. As examples, you will see circular formations and winding paths here.

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Whether you become a farmer or a breeder is up to you

The trailer also shows you the options you have to run your farm. Whether you focus on growing crops or raising animals is up to you. You can also become an industrial farmer and produce a lot of things on your farm.

With your resources, you can also craft armor and weapons that you can presumably use on your adventures. Because, as this trailer suggests, there are also some dangers waiting for you in Mirthwood. In a few short scenes, you will see dark areas with creepy creatures.

In these areas, the aspects of a fantasy RPG are probably waiting for you. Another game on Steam also mixes two popular games and is set to be released in 2024: A new survival game is a mix of Valheim and Helldivers 2 – and you can play it for free.

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PS5: Make Internet Faster – With These 7 Tricks It Works

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 5 minutes

Is your internet slow on your PS5 or are you experiencing internet problems on the PS5? MeinMMO provides you with tricks and assistance on what you can do about it.

If you own a PS5 and want to download a large game or install an update, you are dependent on your internet connection. But sometimes not everything works as it should:

  • Your favorite series stream is not running smoothly on the PS5.
  • The large update for your game takes forever, even though your internet connection is officially much faster.
  • Or your PS5 suddenly won’t connect to the network, even though your phone and PC are having no issues.

MeinMMO presents you with tips and tricks on what you can do about slow internet and which problems you can resolve.

All settings are made at your own risk. MeinMMO assumes no responsibility or liability if you damage your hardware or your PS5.

Turn off and restart your console

As simple as it may sound: The easiest and fastest tip for most electronic devices is a restart. Because during a restart or a complete shutdown, the non-volatile memory (RAM) of your PS5 or PC is cleared. If any data has caused problems, they are then gone.

Make sure to properly turn off the PS5 and do not go into rest mode. Then turn your PS5 back on as usual. For safety reasons, you should regularly turn off your PS5. You can find more about it on MeinMMO explained:

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Restart or reset the router

Restarting the router: Are you experiencing internet issues not only on your PS5 but also on your PC or smartphone? Then it might be worth restarting your router.

A restart can often resolve annoying problems and errors that cannot be fixed on a software level.

Resetting the router: In rare cases, it might be advisable to reset the router. But beware: In this case, all settings and data you have entered on the router will be lost. This includes voicemail, phone books, and other things.

So, make a backup of your important data beforehand. Unless you are absolutely sure that the error is due to a faulty setting or you do not need your data.

Install all important updates for your PS5 and router

As a general rule, we recommend that you install all important updates for your PS5 and your router. Updates close security gaps and provide more stability. In some cases, the connection to Wi-Fi also improves.

For your router, we would recommend checking the official manual or the notice from your internet provider. Sometimes, branded routers from the internet provider (O2, Vodafone, Telekom) are provided directly and automatically with updates.

Install current updates on the PS5

  • Automatic installation:
    • Open the settings on your PS5, then go to “System” and then under “System Software Update and Settings”
    • Here you go to the menu item “System Software Update and Settings”.
    • In this window, you can then enable “Automatically download update files” and “Automatically install update files”.
  • Manual installation:
    • Open the settings on your PS5, then go to “System” and then under “System Software” to the item “System Software Update and Settings”.
    • If a new PS5 update is available, it will be displayed under “Update available”.
    • To install the latest version, you need to select “Update System Software” by yourself.

Shorten the connection between PS5 and router or use a cable

Another possibility for a slow connection can be the distance between the console and PS5. Obstacles, such as thick concrete walls or furniture, can also interfere with the connection. If you have the option, shorten the distance between the router and PS5.

The best option: Use a LAN cable to connect your console directly to the router. Depending on how far the distance is between the router and PS5, the cable connection can sometimes be difficult or even impossible.

Switch from 2.4 GHz network to 5 GHz

In some cases, it may be worth switching from the 2.4 GHz wireless network to 5 GHz. Generally, the frequency band selection is set to automatic and will then select 2.4 GHz.

However, switching to 5 GHz is only worth it if the PS5 and console are close enough together. And this is simply due to technology:

  • The 2.4 GHz band offers a greater range but is often heavily loaded and more prone to possible interference.
  • The 5 GHz band offers a higher speed but has less range and is often less loaded and less prone to interference.

If your PS5 is far from the router, it may not benefit from the faster and more stable network.

In order for your PS5 to connect with 5 GHz, your router must also support 5 GHz and have it activated. It is best to check the manual of your router for how to activate this. Depending on the model and software, this can vary significantly.

Switch on the PS5 from 2.4 to 5 GHz:

  • Open the settings of your PS5 by pressing the gear icon.
  • Navigate to Network and open the settings.
  • Click on Set up internet connection.
  • Select the connection you are currently using and press the options button on your DualSense controller to access the settings.
  • Go to “Wi-Fi frequency band” and select “5 GHz”.
  • Your PS5 should now disconnect from the Wi-Fi and reconnect with 5 gigahertz.
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Change internet connection or DNS address

A popular trick to speed up the internet on the PS5 is changing the DNS address. DNS stands for Domain Name System and it is what the internet uses to find and translate IP addresses. Anyone wanting to connect to the internet cannot avoid this.

In particular, Google’s DNS server is considered very fast and can give your PS5 the needed boost to improve internet speed. With the following settings, you can change your PS5’s DNS address to Google’s:

  • Open the settings of your PS5 by pressing the gear icon.
  • Navigate to Network and open the settings.
  • Click on Set up internet connection.
  • Select the connection you are currently using and press the options button on your DualSense controller to access the settings.
  • Switch to the “Advanced Settings” here.
  • In the following menu, enter the following data:
    • IP address settings: Automatic.
    • DHCP host: Do not specify.
    • DNS configuration: Manual.
    • Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8
    • Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4
    • Proxy server: Do not use.
    • MTU settings: Automatic.

Your PS5 should now connect via Google’s DNS servers in the future. Ideally, restart your console once again.

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Start large downloads when others are not using the internet

Some routers offer features like Multi User MIMO (MU-MIMO): Here multiple devices can be “processed” at the router simultaneously. In the “Single User” method, all devices are processed one after the other. This second method is often used by cheaper routers.

If you have many devices in your household, the internet can quickly become overloaded. It may be worth downloading the large update for Destiny 2 or Call of Duty at a time when not all devices in the household are using the internet.

If many devices are connected to Wi-Fi at the same time, the router may become overloaded. This leads to a loss of signal strength as the router struggles to provide a strong enough internet connection for all devices at once. If you want to play online, turn off a few devices that you do not need at the moment.

More about the PS5: Within the settings of the Xbox and PlayStation, there are many interesting and helpful features that not every user knows about. MeinMMO presents you with 6 settings that you should turn off: 6 settings on Xbox, PS4, and PS5 that you definitely should turn off

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