Amazon is looking for the best players in the top MMORPG on Steam – But everyone is cheating

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In the currently largest MMORPG on Steam, Lost Ark, a race began on April 20 to see who would be the first to complete the new raid. Within just a few hours, 8 players in Europe had finished. However, their victory was revoked. This happened to other winning teams as well. The problem is that cheating, botting, and real money trading are so widespread in Lost Ark that hardly anyone plays legally.

How did Lost Ark want to find the best players?

  • At the launch of the new patch, Amazon held a race in Europe, North and South America.
  • The race is called “Theamine The First” in Lost Ark. It began on April 20.
  • The first ten 8-player teams to complete the raid at the hardest level receive a spot on the leaderboards and an in-game reward.
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Lost Ark showcases its latest boss darkly and impressively in the cinematic trailer

After one hour, the raid is done – The mood is bad

These were the winners: Even after just about an hour, the top 8 players were already established; they had completed Theamine. The players’ names were posted on reddit and the run was discussed.

There was a great discontent. The players seemed sure: If the hardest raid in the MMORPG was completed in just an hour, something was not right, but they were not sure what the exact problem was. It was said:

  • Surely those who had spent the most money to complete the raid would have won
  • Another complained: It must be 8 Koreans who already know the raid from their home country and are ruining the race in the West
  • A third grumbled: This is nonsense anyway. People here are “piloting,” which is the term for letting someone else play your account
  • A fourth believed: Surely tricks were used, and the biggest cheaters had won
  • An optimist said: Maybe this is a trap, a honeypot, for cheaters.

In total, the mood was bad.

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Amazon disqualifies almost all winning teams

This is what Amazon says: Amazon has indeed intervened and sanctioned the 8 winners for violating the rules, deleting them from the leaderboards (via mop).

It is said that some teams violated the rules and conditions and were banned.

Amazon states that players could, however, try again in new groups if they had additional accounts.

According to reports from players, at least one player from the first 5-6 winning teams was banned, disqualifying the rest as well.

After 6 days, only 1 “legal” team is officially recognized as the winner

In any case, the names of the 8 original winners have disappeared from the leaderboard and 8 other players emerged the next day.

These now seem to be the “real 8 best players” in Lost Ark. Because in the last 5 days, no other team has succeeded in completing the raid.

However, there are also doubts about the winners on reddit. Perhaps, it is said on reddit, they were just using bots or cheats that Amazon cannot detect.

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Cheating is too widespread in Lost Ark

How is this being discussed? The “First Race” has turned out very negatively overall. On reddit , a player says: 5-6 teams managed to complete the raid, but in each team, at least one person used bots or real money purchases.

This is simply “embarrassing.”

This is the background: Amazon has established rules stating what is prohibited in the race, including “illegal programs, apps, real money purchases, and piloting, which is the term for letting someone else play.”

However, all of these things seem to be so prevalent among the top players of Lost Ark that hardly anyone participates in a race that prohibits and sanctions such things.

Therefore, Lost Ark has embarrassed itself in the eyes of players. This is not just a Western issue; similar problems arose in South Korea during the launch of the raid six months ago.

Overall, Lost Ark is considered extremely infested with bots:

Lost Ark loses 200,000 players on Steam in a single day – Shows how serious the bot problem really is

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Think carefully about which planet you liberate in Helldivers 2, because it determines what new equipment is available

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2 you can unlock new equipment, but what you get is in the hands of the community.

What kind of decision is this? In Helldivers 2, there is a new General Order. You must liberate the planets Choohe and Penta in a fight against the robots. The omnipotent Joel, who holds the fate of Over-Earth in his hands, has thought of something special.

As a reward for liberating the planets, new equipment awaits you. However, which equipment you receive depends on which of the two planets is fully liberated first.

You, the community of Helldivers 2, must decide which equipment you want to win for the armies of Over-Earth. The other equipment is expected to be lost in the fight against the robots.

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The Choice: Mines or Rocket Launcher

What equipment can you get? Depending on which planet you liberate, the Helldivers either get anti-tank mines or an airburst rocket launcher.

  • Choohe: MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines
  • Penta: RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher

On X.com, it seems we could already catch a glimpse of the codes for the new equipment before the announcement of the new General Order. A meme posted by the official Helldivers account hinted at the choice between two new pieces of equipment. The codes shown in the meme are not yet included in the game.

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“Daddy wants a shiny new rocket launcher”

What will players choose? In the best loadouts, mines and turrets currently play a rather rare role, while quasars and one-time anti-tank weapons have a firm place in the meta. So it is quite possible that a large part of the community will want the new rocket launcher, and we might therefore see many players on Penta.

User Oakenhawk jokingly mentioned on Reddit: “I have family on Choohe, but daddy wants a shiny new rocket launcher. Sorry, kids.”

Nevertheless, especially anti-tank mines could hold a special incentive for players to finally be able to effectively take down armored enemies like Hulks and factory striders. Anti-personnel mines are useless against armored opponents and mainly pose a danger to Helldivers.

More about how to take down factory striders without the new mines: Helldivers 2: Finding and defeating factory striders – This is how you conquer the factory striders

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Fallout 76: ‘Take as much as you want’ – Veterans help players who lose their loot to a nasty trick

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Fallout 76 is actually known for its incredibly nice community. However, there are a few black sheep. A player was allegedly murdered from behind and robbed, even though there is really no proper PvP in the game. Dozens of heroes quickly arrive and want to help.

Wait a minute, does Fallout 76 have PvP?

  • Yes, in theory, it does. If you attack a player and they return fire, you are in a fight and can kill each other.
  • However, almost all players usually have the pacifist mode activated. This prevents any damage you cause to other players and any damage that other players can cause to you and your camp.
  • The only exception is workshops, where open PvP is generally the rule. But those are simply contested areas with appropriate warnings.

This has happened to a player: Despite the pacifist mode, there is a possibility to kill other players – with traps. There are a few trolls who set up dedicated “trap camps” to lure other players to their deaths.

A notorious player, who goes by the name Vault101manguy, even has a corresponding reputation in the community. The king of trolls has created camps where he tortures you with math lessons. Generally, he just wants to have a bit of fun and doesn’t seriously want to harm anyone.

Other players are meaner. On Reddit, a user shared that he was lured into a trap and robbed. However, the post has since been deleted, so we can’t say exactly how much truth there is to this story.

However, there are indeed cases where griefers attack other players whenever possible. This is annoying, but it’s really not that bad, because the wasteland sticks together.

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Community gives tips – and offers tons of items

In the corresponding thread, hundreds of comments appeared just hours after its creation. Most of them offer to replace everything the player has lost – on every possible platform. Some offers even go beyond that:

OP, if you’re playing on Xbox, add me. You can literally have as much free gear as you want, no matter how many times you ask.

Similar offers are abundant from other players. The community is more than willing to give – only begging shouldn’t be done actively, as stated in the unofficial “code of conduct.”

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A few less altruistic players give the user tips on how to avoid such encounters in the future. After all, there are trolls every now and then, but their traps can easily be bypassed or the “punishment” mitigated:

  • Scrap and other items should be regularly brought back to your own camp and stored, as it is safe there.
  • If you stumble into someone else’s camp and aren’t sure if it could be a trap, you should equip the perk “Lightfooted” and sneak. This way, standard traps won’t be triggered.
  • If you still fall into a trap, you can get your revenge by bombing the camp with a nuclear strike – Yes, that really works in Fallout 76.
  • If that doesn’t help, you should always have fertilizer and a spoon in your inventory. That way, you’re at least telling the griefer what he should eat.

Luckily, stories with griefers and involuntary PvP are extremely rare in Fallout 76. The game is very beginner-friendly and the community – as shown here – very accommodating. Anyone who wants to step into this world is well served with the survival MMO: Forget Fallout 4, you should start with Fallout 76 now.

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Manor Lords: The most wanted game on Steam has been released, could make a single man a millionaire

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

With Manor Lords, the long-awaited medieval building game by a single developer is being released today on Steam. If everything goes well, he will become a millionaire today.

What kind of game is this? The game Manor Lords is the most wished-for game on Steam. It is a building simulation set in the Middle Ages, making you the ruler of a small village. Your task is to grow the village into a metropolis while defying the adversities of the Middle Ages.

New to the game are the battles, where your villagers have to defend their little village. Additionally, there are new expansion levels and systems that have been added since the game was last playable as a demo in 2022.

Manor Lords is set to be released today and could make the individual developer, who created the entire game, a millionaire.

Here you can watch the trailer for the release of Manor Lords

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Manor Lord Release Date Trailer

Today a developer is likely to become a millionaire

Why might the developer become a millionaire? Manor Lords is the most wished-for game on Steam. Over 3 million people are said to have added the title to their wishlist on Steam. According to SteamDB, Manor Lords has also accumulated 330,000 followers who receive regular updates from the developer.

The price that the game will cost is still unknown. With over 3 million potential buyers, the price can hardly be so low that the game’s developer, Greg Styczeń, does not become a millionaire today.

To be fair: It remains to be seen how many players will actually buy the game at the start of Early Access. However, even if only 5% of the players who have the game on their wishlist make a purchase and the game should cost only €10, Greg Styczeń will likely become a millionaire today. However, one must also consider the share that Steam takes, as well as the involvement of the publisher.

Update 15:30 – Manor Lords has officially been released in Early Access and is priced at €29.99. The game starts as the number 1 bestseller on Steam. We will keep you updated on how the player numbers and reviews develop.

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When does the sale start? Today, on April 26, 2024, at 3 PM German time, you can purchase the game on Steam. How much it will cost remains a mystery until the end.

Manor Lords is worth noting is appearing in Early Access and not as a full version. Initial tests, such as the one from the colleagues at GameStar have already shown that the game is good, but still unfinished.

Manor Lords has been a hit on Twitch for about a week, possibly because some streamers were allowed to play the game in advance. Two Germans are definitely successful with the title: Two German streamers dominate the new building hit on Twitch

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Pokémon GO confirms suspicion, brings mysterious top Pokémon for everyone

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

After a trailer for Pokémon GO raised hopes of getting a top attacker soon, it’s now confirmed. We will explain which Pokémon it is, how to obtain it, and what restrictions there are.

Which Pokémon is it? Niantic has announced that the mysterious Pokémon Diancie will be made available to all trainers, provided you don’t already have it. After there was initially a trailer hinting at the Pokémon, it is now certain.

How do I get the Pokémon? Starting May 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM, there will be a free special research called Noble Gleam. This will be permanently available and rewards you with a Diancie upon completion.

Many trainers should be pleased about this. Until now, it was only possible to obtain Diancie at the GO Fest 2023. Those who missed this opportunity will now have the chance to add Diancie to their collection. Trainers who already have it will receive a different reward instead.

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Corresponding Mega Energy can also be collected

What if I already have Diancie? If you have already obtained a Diancie at the GO Fest 2023, you will not receive a second one. Instead, you will receive Diancie candies for completing the special research.

How many candies there will be is not yet known. Since mysterious Pokémon cannot be traded in Pokémon GO, every trainer will, according to current information, be able to possess a maximum of one Diancie.

How do I obtain Mega Energy for Diancie? To trigger the Mega Evolution for the relatively weak Diancie and thus make it one of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO, you will need the corresponding Mega Energy.

This will be available from Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM to Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:59 PM. To obtain it, you will need to complete field research tasks that you can receive from spinning PokéStops.

In the field research, you can also receive tasks that lead to encounters with Rocara.

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What do you think of the special research? Are you excited to finally add Diancie to your collection? Or do you already have it and are disappointed that you can’t get a second one? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments.

If you want to know what events are coming up in Pokémon GO in April 2024, we have the perfect overview for you. Pokémon GO: Events in April 2024 – All dates and bonuses

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KaiserPunk combines city building with strategy – and you will soon be able to test it for free on Steam

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

In June, you can test a lot of games at the next Steam Next Fest. A new city-building simulator will also be playable as a demo. In the trailer, the developers show you the 5 most important aspects of the gameplay.

Which game can you test soon? As part of the next Steam Next Fest, you can test a new game in June that aims to combine city building simulation and long-term strategy. KaiserPunk is being developed by Overseer Games.

The studio has already released two other games in recent years, both of which received over 70% positive reviews on Steam. So, taking a look at the free demo of KaiserPunk in June could definitely be worth it.

A new trailer now summarizes the 5 most important aspects of the gameplay:

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In KaiserPunk you build on land and on water

What to expect: KaiserPunk takes place in an alternate 20th century, and at least graphically, it looks quite good in the trailer. The game is played from the genre-typical bird’s-eye view, and even though your building options seem quite symmetrical and angular, they somehow fit perfectly with the atmosphere and setting of the game.

The trailer now briefly shows you the 5 main aspects of the gameplay:

  • City building: In KaiserPunk, you build both on land and on water and unlock new buildings and upgrades. The development of your city’s technology depends on your overall building style. Whether you can rely on simple zeppelins or powerful bomber planes in warfare is up to you.
  • Long-term strategy: You can expect over 100 regions with which you can form alliances and trade, or you can conquer and exploit. You should think carefully about your strategy, as each region brings its own bonuses. Against AI opponents, you can then send your troops into battle. These battles take place on land, at sea, and even in the air.
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  • Logistics: You need to plan your supplies and supply chains logistically to ensure that every corner of your city can fulfill its purpose perfectly. You enter into trade agreements with other factions and ensure that your workers are as satisfied as possible to keep productions running.
  • Production chains: There are 100 different resources that you can mine, harvest, process, and produce. You use these for the growth of your city by developing complex processes and keeping production chains up and running. You then use your power and money to get rid of rivals.
  • Decisions: Each of your decisions and actions impacts the story of your city. It’s not only about which decision you make, but also when you make it. These can lead to the growth and success of your city or ruin everything.

To learn about the most popular new games on Steam in April, check here: 3 new games on Steam that excited you in April

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Steam: Don’t be fooled by the appearance of this farming game, because absolutely everything can kill you

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 3 minutes

This week a new farming game is being released on Steam, which at first glance visually reminds one of other relaxing games like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon. However, don’t be deceived by its cute look, because everything here can kill you. And you can kill your neighbors.

Which game are we talking about? Echoes of the Plumgrove is a new farming game on Steam, which is supposed to be playable from April 29, 2024. It was developed by the indie developer Unwound Games.

In the game, you create your own male or female character with whom you initially wanted to embark on a longer sea voyage with your best friend. After an accident, however, you wash ashore as the sole survivor on the coast of Honeywood. Here begins your new medieval life after a small, abandoned farm has been offered to you.

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According to the developers, they were heavily inspired by Paper Mario graphically. Your character moves in 2D across the three-dimensional map, which gives the game a nice charm. And even though the game visually fits very well into the “cute” farming games, it shows here and there just how dark the genre can actually be.

Why should you give the game a chance? If you generally like farming games, you should definitely check this game out. It offers many classic features and gameplay mechanics that one loves about the genre.

Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Linda Knabe enjoys using her free time to relax with games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. She has had her eye on this title privately for a while and has already put some hours into the demo.

To get straight to the point about what makes Echoes of the Plumgrove a dark alternative to Harvest Moon, it is simply the fact that almost everything here can kill you. Just like life in the Middle Ages: a too cold winter, a cold or stomach upset can quickly mean death for you.

So you have to think carefully about what you do and always prepare for the next winter by, for example, stockpiling supplies. But you cannot store everything you gather and harvest. Because even in the other seasons, you need to survive and earn money.

If you eventually cannot escape death, you as a player will take on the role of a family member – provided your character has already started a family.

Depending on how much your neighbors liked you or disliked you, their reactions to your death will also vary.

Get rid of annoying neighbors easily

So in Echoes of the Plumgrove, a lot revolves around your relationships. During the demo, I found it incredibly funny that you can simply insult your neighbors out of nowhere at any time. So if you really cannot stand an NPC, you can just show it to them.

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In fact, you can even ensure that your neighbors die in Echoes of the Plumgrove. You just shouldn’t make it so obvious that it can be traced back to you. So if you really dislike a neighbor, or if they are meddling too much in your business, you can simply get rid of them. For me personally, it’s a concept that I wish for in more farming games so that I don’t have to talk to some characters anymore.

Ultimately, a few other small features also convinced me that I want to play Echoes of the Plumgrove:

  • Your character moves slower at night and in the dark if you don’t have a lamp.
  • You can trade with every NPC. Depending on their profession and interests, they pay more or less.
  • If you have completed an NPC quest, the NPC will be displayed on the map so you can find them faster.
  • The map is quite extensive. You have the option of fast travel, which will take a bit of time in your game, depending on how far the travel point is.
  • You have to pay taxes every week if you want to keep your land.

If you want to know which games were particularly popular on Steam in April, check here: 3 new games on Steam that excited you in April

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Pokémon GO: Rival Week has been announced – brings Shinies, regional Pokémon and a strong bonus

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the Rivals Week has been announced. The event will bring you some Pokémon that you normally can’t obtain, along with a suitable bonus.

What kind of event is this? The Rivals Week is an event that will start on May 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM and will last until May 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM. During the Rivals Week, the GO Battle Weekend will also take place.

During the Rivals Week, you will encounter some regional Pokémon that you normally can’t catch in our latitudes. Additionally, the shiny chance for these Pokémon is also increased.

Which Pokémon these are and what other contents exist, we have compiled for you.

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The perfect opportunity to catch regional shiny Pokémon

What kind of Pokémon are available in the event in the wild? Besides a variety of fixed wild Pokémon that you can catch throughout the whole event, there are also two Pokémon that you can catch during a certain period.

Particularly interesting for many trainers here are the regional Pokémon Fermicula, Vipitis, and Jiutesto, which are otherwise only available in other parts of the world.

Consistently in the wild:

  • Alolan Sandshrew*
  • Menki*
  • Quapsel*
  • Machollo*
  • Skorgla*
  • Trasla*
  • Schlurp* (rare)
  • Galarian Flunschlik* (rare)

In the wild from May 4 at 10:00 AM to May 6 at 10:00 AM:

  • Sengo**
  • Vipitis**

In the wild from May 6 at 10:00 AM to May 8 at 10:00 AM:

  • Jiutesto**
  • Karadonis**

In the wild from May 8 at 10:00 AM to May 9 at 8:00 PM:

  • Furnifraß**
  • Fermicula**

All Pokémon marked with a * can also appear as shiny.
All Pokémon with a ** have an additionally increased chance of appearing in their shiny form.

What kind of Pokémon are available in the event in raids? The raid Pokémon will also be adjusted during the event. Here you can encounter the following Pokémon:

1*-Raids:

  • Menki*
  • Teddiursa*
  • Quiekel*
  • Miniras

3*-Raids from May 4 at 10:00 AM to May 6 at 10:00 AM:

  • Sengo**
  • Vipitis**

3*-Raids from May 6 at 10:00 AM to May 8 at 10:00 AM:

  • Jiutesto**
  • Karadonis**

3*-Raids from May 8 at 10:00 AM to May 9 at 8:00 PM:

  • Furnifraß**
  • Fermicula**

Pokémon marked with a * can also be encountered as shiny.
Pokémon that have a ** have an increased chance to appear as shiny.

More content for the Rivals Week

What bonuses are available during the event? During the event, there will be three bonuses that are activated. These are:

  • 10x experience points for spinning gym photo discs
  • Double catch candies
  • Increased shiny chance for Sengo, Vipitis, Jiutesto, Karadonis, Furnifraß, and Fermicula

What Pokémon are available in field research? There will also be field research during the event, where you can encounter Pokémon as rewards. These are:

  • Alolan Sandshrew*
  • Menki*
  • Quapsel*
  • Schlurp*
  • Skorgla*
  • Trasla*
  • Galarian Flunschlik*

The Pokémon marked with a * can also be caught as shiny with some luck.

Timed Research: There will also be timed research as part of the event. By completing the tasks, you can look forward to experience points, special candies, fast TMs, and encounters with the Pokémon from the event.

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GO Battle Weekend

What kind of event is this? The GO Battle Weekend is essentially an event within an event. It will take place from May 4, 2024, at 12:00 AM to May 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM. During the event, you can look forward to the following bonuses:

  • 4x Stardust as a reward for wins in the battle league (except at the end of a battle set)
  • You can complete 20 battle sets (instead of 5) per day during the event
  • A free timed research focused on battling that will reward you with sandals styled like Hala

In addition, there will be a paid timed research for $1 (approximately €1) where you can receive Stardust, a Star Piece, three special candies, and three XL special candies.

There will also be PokéStop showcases featuring event Pokémon.

What do you think of the event? Are you excited about the chance to catch regional shiny Pokémon? And what do you think about the GO Battle Weekend? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

The month of April is coming to an end. If you want to know what events are still upcoming in April 2024 in Pokémon GO, we have provided you with an overview.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Gale is the best companion, because only he does the unimaginable for you

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Gale is the best companion in Baldur’s Gate 3. Because where others smile crookedly, Gale gives you the ultimate proof of love.

In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have the agony of choice. You not only have to make big decisions for the storyline, but also constantly decide who you want to have in your party. While Larian is praised for almost all companions in Baldur’s Gate 3, the community is still debating who is the best of all.

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In the post “Why Gale Deserves an Eternal Place in My Party”, 18frederickj explains in the Baldur’s Gate 3 Subreddit why the wizard has enchanted him and outshines all other companions.

A possible outcome of the storyline is that your character becomes a mind flayer to avert the final threat from the massive brain of Baldur’s Gate. While you are the great savior of the world, you have simultaneously shed a large part of your humanity – after all, you are now a mind flayer. A normal life as a human, dwarf, or tiefling is out of the question afterwards:

When the time came to make the ultimate sacrifice, I thought it was my Tav’s responsibility, considering how much he messed up saving the world.

So fast forward, I save the world, give the crown to Raphael, and go to the farewell party. As a mind flayer, my Tav faces the reality of spending the rest of his life alone in seclusion, while all my friends set out to enjoy a fantastic life.

No pretty sights for the hero who saved Baldur’s Gate. But there is one companion who apparently has no problem with the hero’s new appearance.

Out of nowhere, Gale, who has since taken a position as a professor of magic at some university, says that he offers me a position as a guest lecturer, thereby saving the rest of my Tav’s life from insignificance.

Thanks to Gale, your tentacled main character has something to do in the future that goes beyond “eating brains”.

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True love withstands even tentacles

In the comments, EyebrowScar notes that Gale even goes further if you have entered into a romance with him. Because while the other heroes might struggle to adapt to a mind flayer, it’s different with Gale:

If you have a romance with Gale, he is also the only companion who will marry you in the epilogue, even if you are a mind flayer.

He even emphasizes how “wonderfully moist your tentacles look today”, he is 100% on board and loves you the way you are. He is a valuable man, love him.

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As a mind flayer, you are not exactly popular. Only Gale thinks it’s okay.

While you can also convince some other companions to stay with you in mind flayer form – like Lae’zel, whom you can even divert from the crusade against Vlaakith – only Gale will marry you.

How did your ending in Baldur’s Gate 3 go? Did you find happiness with Gale or convince another companion?

If you should still feel lonely, you can simply have an army of 86 companions and comfort yourself with that.

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EA FC 24: New Season Pass for TOTS brings strong rewards – Here’s how to level up the fastest

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

In conjunction with the big TOTS event, there is a new Season Pass in FC 24 that promises strong rewards. We will tell you what rewards are available and how you can collect them the fastest.

What is the Season Pass?

  • On Thursday, April 25, the new Season Pass was released in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team. It is available for 42 days and requires 40,000 XP to complete. Each level up requires 1,000 XP.
  • This time, the focus is on the Team of the Season, which is why there are also free TOTS cards. Additionally, there are loads of packs as well as player picks and new choreographies for your club.
  • The necessary experience points can be obtained by completing tasks.

If you want to know when each TOTS will be released, we have the TOTS schedule for you.

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Season Pass in TOTS – All Rewards and How to Collect Them Quickly

The strongest rewards in the new Season Pass: Among the highlights of the Season Pass is definitely the strong TOTS Moments card of Mainoo (92) at Level 20. The card looks impressive and should be a solid boost for many in defensive midfield.

Additionally, there are some really strong packs hidden from Level 25 of the pass. There are many packs that guarantee cards with high ratings – quite practical since the strongest TOTS cards are currently in packs.

And finally, the Season Pass at Level 40 brings you Carlos Alberto (93), available in two different variants. Here you can choose between 5 stars for weak foot or skill moves.

Here’s how to level up most effectively:

  • The first tip is actually the most obvious one. Complete the daily tasks. They are easy and provide 150 XP daily. Additionally, you should complete the weekly tasks, which often include completing the daily tasks and are usually quite simple and can be done alongside.
  • Moreover, you can earn substantial XP by playing Division Rivals and Squad Battles. Here, your rank or division determines the amount of XP you receive. Completing a match in Division Rivals already gives you 700 XP. Plus, for 9 wins in the Weekend League, for example, you can earn 1,150 XP. The more wins you get, the more XP you earn.
  • Participate in the cups and pay attention to the associated tasks. The tasks related to the weekly friendly match cups are particularly lucrative. Here, you can earn XP not just for wins but also simply for completing matches. For your first game in the cup, for example, you currently receive 500 XP, and if you win three games, you get an additional 500 XP.
  • Try to complete multiple tasks simultaneously, if possible. Currently, one task requires a goal and an assist from a player from the WSL in 2 separate matches, and another task requires you to secure 3 wins with 6 WSL professionals in your starting XI. So, build a team of WSL professionals and complete both 500XP tasks in 3 instead of 5 matches.
  • Check whether the SBCs grant XP. Sometimes, tasks include XP for completing SBCs (Squad Building Challenges). Always look into the tasks to see if there are such options and complete SBCs to earn XP.
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All Rewards in the Season Pass: In this overview, we have left out cosmetic elements such as emblems or choreographies.

  • Level 1: Professional Selection – 1 of 3 rare gold players (80+)
  • Level 3: 80+-x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 4: Premium Gold Pack
  • Level 6: 81+-x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 8: 82+-x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 10: Live TOTS Card Teze (90) – RB, RWB, and CB
  • Level 11: 83+-Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 13: 83+-x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 15: TOTS Card Bowen (91) – ST, RM, and RF
  • Level 17: 83+-x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 19: Rare Gold Player Pack (84+)
  • Level 20: TOTS Moments Card Mainoo (92) – CDM, CM, and CAM
  • Level 22: 84+-x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 24: 84+-x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 25: 86+-x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 27: 85+-x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 29: Professional Selection – 1 of 4 Rare Gold Players (85+)
  • Level 30: 85+-x7 Pack or 87+-x4 Professional Pack
  • Level 31: 84+-x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 33: 85+-x10 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 35: 83+-x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 36: 84+-x10 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 38: 87+-x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 39: 88+-x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 40: Ultimate Birthday Icon Carlos Alberto (93) or 85+-x20 Rare Gold Players Pack

If you want to stay updated on the upgrades of the new TOTS live cards, we have our upgrade tracker for you:

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A feature could come to the PS5 so that we never have to experience boring grind again

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Sony has filed a patent that aims to allow games to be completed automatically. When this feature will arrive on the PS5 is unknown.

Imagine collecting certain ores for the twentieth time to upgrade your weapon. But instead of doing this tedious grind yourself, Sony’s new “Autoplay” feature comes into play: an artificial intelligence handles the boring grind for you while you can attend to more meaningful tasks.

Sony has just unveiled such a patent, which is based on artificial intelligence, that could “take over” game content for us. Because grind-heavy and repetitive gameplay is among the most boring content that players know.

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Patent aims to enable automatic gameplay

What kind of patent is this? Sony has presented a patent that could create an AI-controlled system allowing players to skip game sections using an “automatic play mode”.

According to the patent, the automatic play mode would use an AI model that learns how to simulate the gameplay style based on information from cloud-based services like the PlayStation Network (PSN). This was reported by user Hunter on Twitter/X, referring to the patent:

https://twitter.com/hunter_F9/status/1782053733788008783

According to the colleagues at Softonic.com, there are supposed to be more options. For example, the AI is expected to mimic a player’s gameplay style that it has learned from repetitive game sections. This means if you had to do the same thing again, the task would simply be handled by the artificial intelligence.

Additionally, there is the possibility of activating this option when particularly grind-heavy sections appear in the game. This gives you the chance to have especially boring gameplay automatically played, allowing you to focus only on the interesting things. The whole concept is called Anticipated Grinding Content (AGC).

Furthermore, according to the patent, you should always have the option to take control back. Or you receive a notification from the system once a repetitive section is completed and you can play again.

When will the feature be released? There is no specific timeline yet, as it is still just a comprehensive patent. In the past, Sony has frequently turned patents into actual features, such as the spoiler protection in games on the PS5.

So you should at least not expect to receive the feature in the next PS5 update and be able to avoid annoying grind.

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Not all PS5 features are immediately visible or known to every player. Some are cleverly hidden, others have simply been forgotten. MeinMMO presents you with 6 features that you should know about when playing on a PS5:

6 secret PS5 features you absolutely need to know

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Players of Escape from Tarkov are furious because the developers hide the new PvE mode behind 250 €

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 4 minutes

Escape from Tarkov has managed to upset nearly the entire community with a single update. Particularly, EOD owners are angry.

Why are the players of Escape from Tarkov angry? In Escape from Tarkov (EFT), a new update called “The Unheard Edition” was released on April 25, 2024. This special version of the game costs 250 euros.

With the Unheard Edition, players gain access to a new PvE co-op mode. Additionally, some advantages for the regular PvPvE mode are included, which a part of the player base considers to be P2W.

Overall, the community is really furious with developers Battlestate Games for various reasons. On one hand, the price of the edition and related issues with the PvE mode are seen as problematic. On the other hand, some players take issue with the P2W content.

To make matters worse, the owners of the expensive “Edge of Darkness” edition from Battlestate Games feel deceived, as this version of the game originally guaranteed ownership of all upcoming DLCs.

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What exactly is the problem with the “Edge of Darkness” edition? The Unheard Edition is not included in the previously purchasable “Edge of Darkness” edition (EOD), which players could acquire for around 155 euros. EOD owners only receive a discount and have to pay “only” about 100 € for the Unheard Edition.

According to Battlestate Games, the EOD version was supposed to grant free access to all “future released DLCs (Season Pass)”. Nikita Buyanov, the COO of Battlestate Games, also wrote in a two-month-old post that the offline co-op mode was an “EOD feature”.

It is unclear what exactly counts as “DLCs (Season Pass)” for the developers and how this differs from new content that comes into the game via new editions.

Escape from Tarkov Screenshot Edge of Darkness Edition Contents via escapefromtarkov.com
The contents of the EOD edition of EFT, source: escapefromtarkov.com (April 26, 2024, 11:00 AM)

In the end, it can be summarized that the owners of the EoD edition of Escape from Tarkov feel lied to by Battlestate Games and expected to receive new content like a PvE mode for free with Edge of Darkness.

  • ngmarr via Reddit: “The new PvE mode is an obvious DLC and EOD owners should receive it for free.”
  • Hambo_LD via X.com: “I bought EOD to get DLC. What is this now? Or are we now arbitrarily deciding what is DLC and what is not?”
  • endisnigh-ish via Reddit: “We were cheated, guys…”
  • Whole-Scholar-6840 via Reddit: “This is such crap. I am pissed off. The only thing I’ve wanted so badly is the PvE. It is definitely considered DLC, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.”
  • AnneMunition via X.com: “When I bought EOD, it said ‘free access to all further downloadable content’ – that is one of the reasons I bought it, so I wouldn’t have to pay more in the future. That is a scam, and you are trying to hide behind flimsy wording. I hope no one buys that.”

“No DLC, but a Feature”

What does Battlestate Games say about the players’ complaints? The lead community manager of Battlestate Games, Daniel “appl3z0r” Mavlyuberdinov, has commented on the issue.

On the official EFT Discord server, a player wrote that EOD owners should receive the PvE mode. To this, Daniel Mavlyuberdinov replied: “It is not DLC, but a unique feature of the newly added edition.”

Escape from Tarkov Screenshot Discord Lead Community Manager Co-op PvE Mode not DLC
The lead community manager of EFT on the co-op PvE mode (via Discord)

On April 26, Nikita Buyanov, the COO of Battlestate Games, posted on Reddit that the studio wants to “honor” the owners of the EOD version. To this honor, the development team plans to add various “new features” to the EOD version.

The new features will include increased base charisma, increased base PMC karma, and 6 months of access to offline PvE.

We have requested a statement from Battlestate Games regarding the topic and will add it to the article as soon as we receive it.
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What exactly is included in the new edition? With the Unheard Edition, you gain access to the beta of Escape from Tarkov – yes, the shooter is still in beta, and yes, the access still costs a lot of money.

Moreover, the Unheard Edition is the only way to buy and play the PvE co-op mode of EFT. This mode is supposed to have permanent progression in contrast to the regular PvE training mode in EFT and is not affected by wipes.

In addition to the new PvE co-op mode, purchasing the Unheard Edition provides you with the following advantages:

  • Increased stash size (10×72)
  • Increased starting level of character abilities
  • Larger PMC pockets
  • Additional equipment and resources in the stash
  • More slots on the flea market
  • Increased reputation with the dealer Fence

If you are now looking for new, interesting shooters, you can take a look at our list of promising titles that are set to be released this year: The 10 most promising shooters releasing in 2024

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Keanu Reeves turned down a movie offer of 12 million dollars, risking his career

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Keanu Reeves celebrated one of his biggest successes with Speed, but he declined to shoot Speed 2. Not everyone was happy about that.

Which movie is it about? Although Keanu Reeves is probably more associated with Matrix and John Wick, another film was also a huge success in his career. We’re talking about Speed, an action movie from 1994.

The film grossed over 350 million US dollars at the international box office and was among the most successful films at the time, with a production budget of only about 30-37 million US dollars.

After the first film was such a success, work on the sequel, Speed 2, began shortly afterwards. But when Keanu Reeves went through the script, he came to the conclusion: this is not for him.

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Keanu Reeves turned down the role and caused anger

Why did he turn down the sequel? For the second part of Speed, they approached Keanu Reeves again. They offered him 12 million US dollars for the role in the second part. As usual, the actor read the script before deciding against the role.

Years later, he told on the talk show with host Jimmy Kimmel about the reasons that spoke against the role. A bus, like in the first part of Speed, you can no longer associate with Speed, but a cruise ship is even slower. In the end, he thought: This won’t work – and he was right.

How did the rejection go down? The producers and the director of the film initially tried to convince Keanu, but when he ultimately declined, they were really angry with him. As 3DJuegos reports, the anger from several in Hollywood apparently went so far that it jeopardized Keanu Reeves’ successful film career.

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How did Speed 2 perform without Keanu Reeves? The film wasn’t a flop, but compared to the first part, it was a disappointment. The second part cost about 110-160 million US dollars and only grossed 164.5 million US dollars. A poor result, which probably also led to the fact that a third part of the series was never realized. 

As it became known, Keanu Reeves would actually be available for a third part of Speed, “you just need a good script.” The film rights to the series are said to now belong to Disney, and so far, there has been no indication of a third film in the near future.

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Many packs for TOTS in FC 24: How to increase your chances of getting strong players from the Team of the Season

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Team of the Season (TOTS) in FC 24 officially kicks off with the Premier League. Anyone who wants to pull TOTS cards here needs packs, or at least many players to craft packs in upgrade SBCs. We will show you how to get strong players or at least as much fodder as possible for free.

What options are there? FC 24 offers you more opportunities than ever this year to get packs and players.

You can get packs as rewards in Squad Battles, Division Rivals, or in the UT Champions Weekend League, for example. But you can also earn additional packs through objectives or by completing Squad Building Challenges (SBCs).

With our tips, you can quickly and easily accumulate a lot of player materials to be well prepared for the Team of the Season in FC 24.

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4 Steps to Increase Your Chances of Strong TOTS

Earn Packs and Players Through Menu Content

It is currently very easy to save packs in FC 24. As part of the TOTS Warm-Up Series, a number of new rewards have been introduced that you can get by completing simple tasks. And you don’t even need to go into a match for that.

Step 1: Daily Login SBC

In the daily login SBC, you just need to submit one bronze player, and you will receive a pack with two players rated 81+. Additionally, by completing the daily tasks, you will also complete more objectives and earn additional rewards.

Step 2: Daily Gold Upgrade

The daily gold upgrade has now become established in FC 24. You can complete this up to 4 times a day. All you need for each upgrade is eleven bronze and eleven silver players, which you must exchange in separate SBCs.

As a reward, you will get a pack with eleven gold professionals, one of whom is rare.

Small tip: To save time, let your assistant handle the team building. You can select the assistant for support before getting to the team building or call him in during the team building by pressing the left analog stick and selecting the assistant. Set the quality to silver or bronze and let your helper do the rest.

Step 3: Preview Pack

You should also check the shop daily and open the preview pack under “Classic Packs”. If you are lucky, you may pull a highly rated player over 86 or one of the numerous Team of the Week cards (TOTWs).

According to Futbin (here’s the link), the price for the cheapest 86 is currently 7,600 coins. If you want not only to open the preview pack but also to buy its content, you must pay 7,500 coins. However, there is no obligation to buy. If you don’t like your preview pack, just wait 24 hours and try your luck again.

All cards from 86 upwards are worth it.

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Additional Rewards Through Gameplay

Step 4: Bonuses in the Champions Weekend League

In the objectives, you will find the task complex “TOTS Champions Bonus”. Here you can secure additional upgrade packs through games and victories, which increase your chances of pulling a TOTS.

The Weekend League is, of course, the best option for guaranteed TOTS players. We have explained in detail what options the other modes offer to get TOTS cards in this article: The new rewards in FC 24 make all modes interesting again – So get your free TOTS

In the coming days, there could be more opportunities for extra bonuses, for example through daily play. Additional rewards in draft mode are also possible.

With this, you have all the options to quickly get packs and players at a glance. If you are still looking for a strong upgrade for your team for the Weekend League, then we have a recommendation for you: A player in FC 24 is one of the strongest cards and currently very cheap – Get her!

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Destiny 2 reverses the most controversial feature – You will either be happy or scream

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Bungie has made many questionable decisions for Destiny 2 in the past, and one of them was the sunsetting of old weapons. Those who have stayed strong and not dismantled them will be happy: You will soon be able to use them again in all their glory.

What is sunsetting? Sunsetting was a new system in Destiny 2 that was implemented with the “Beyond Light” DLC. It was supposed to ensure that older items receive a power cap that they cannot exceed.

The more seasons were added, the lower the power cap became, until the weapons were useless. A controversial feature, as many hours of hard grind were rendered pointless. Ironically, sunsetting was scrapped in 2021. Now, 3 years later, even weapons that have already been subjected to sunsetting are set to be made usable again.

With “The Final Shape,” new enemies will also enter the catalog. A brief insight can be found in the video:

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A change to celebrate? Not for everyone!

What has Bungie announced? In its latest TWID post (formerly TWAB), Bungie announced its change. With the release of “The Final Shape,” there will be a fireteam power that is based on the player with the highest light level.

Unfortunately, items from the sunsetting caused problems for this plan, and since the feature of shared power wanted to be implemented, the team decided to lift the power limits of old weapons.

This means that if you have been a fanatic collector and still have not dismantled your old weapons with the grayed-out logo, you will soon be able to use them again in all their glory.

As great as the news may sound, many guardians unfortunately can no longer do so, as they have dismantled many of their hard-earned collectibles. Our MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos is also affected and is now mourning his threat levels with base beams, faded, and ether doctor.

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Is there a way to get the old items back? Unfortunately not. Bungie knows that many guardians have dismantled their collectibles and are now angry, but they have not found a way to restore them.

However, not everything should be lost, as the developers are working on a way to potentially earn back most of these items. They are to be updated to the modern sandbox and will even possess original attributes. What sources Bungie will provide for obtaining the items is not yet known.

What do you think of the change? Are you part of the faction that has dismantled everything, or are you one of the players who will now pop a champagne bottle? Let us know in the comments!

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The BlizzCon 2024 does not take place – That makes perfect sense

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In 2024, there will be no BlizzCon. The cancellation makes a lot of sense, as Blizzard is likely simply “empty” at the moment.

Yesterday, Blizzard announced that there will be no BlizzCon in 2024. The large exhibition is important not only to the community but also to the developers, who always proudly present their work and plans there and come into direct contact with fans.

Even though many somewhat sarcastically say that Microsoft and Blizzard have laid off too many people to hold a BlizzCon anymore, the truth is likely much simpler:

They simply have nothing significant to present.

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Because when you look at the release schedule for Blizzard, it looks like this:

  • World of Warcraft: The War Within is set to be released in late summer, presumably sometime between August and September, assuming there are no major delays.
    • A little smaller is the “re-release” of Cataclysm Classic and various game modes like WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria.
  • Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred is set to release “late in 2024” – so presumably sometime between October and December.

At least these are the two major releases still upcoming this year.

Additionally, Blizzard is currently undergoing quite a restructuring. After all, just a few months ago, the large survival game, into which years of development had been invested, was completely canceled.

The blunt, simple truth is likely: They simply have no major things to announce.

For a new Hearthstone expansion, a preview of a major content patch for WoW, a new hero in Overwatch 2, and two new minis in Warcraft Rumble, a BlizzCon would simply not be worth it.

Otherwise, everything already looks like the disaster of past years, which produced no major announcements and instead only very negative memes like “Don’t you guys have phones?”.

This is likely particularly disappointing for Warcraft fans. After all, Warcraft celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, World of Warcraft its 20th anniversary, and its 10th expansion. Although there are various events around the world for this, something is indeed missing without BlizzCon.

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To be honest, I also prefer that BlizzCon doesn’t take place every year. In the past, it sometimes seemed as if they were just “forcing” some kind of show together. The corresponding reaction was often that the big hits were missing and that BlizzCon wouldn’t have really been “worth it”.

Accordingly, it only makes sense to hold BlizzCon only when there is really at least one major announcement.

Of course, it’s a shame when an event that has come to be expected as “annual” no longer takes place regularly. But this is a good thing for the sensationalist fans and the developers when there is simply nothing big to reveal.

After all: BlizzCon will return. But only when there is really something to unveil.

But hey, this year there will probably be more time for me to deal with absurd dating games with old gods…

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Forget Fallout 4, you should start with Fallout 76 now

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The new series on Amazon Prime is creating a huge hype for Fallout. All parts of the series have seen a new influx of players – even the initially heavily criticized Fallout 76. Surprisingly, this survival MMO is currently your best entry point.

Here’s the current situation with Fallout 76:

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All Fallout games are currently experiencing a resurgence. There are constant reports on social media of new players discovering the wacky post-apocalyptic world – and tips from veterans on how to best coexist in the wasteland.

Fallout 4 is currently the entry in the series with the most players and seems to have gained the most from the hype. However, it doesn’t offer what you can experience with Fallout 76.

In the video, we summarize in 2 minutes what you need to know about Fallout 76:

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Fallout 76 has what no other Fallout has

What makes the game so special? As the first Fallout ever, Fallout 76 offers a built-in multiplayer mode. Even more, you play with 24 people on a map. This is a feature that many fans of the series have wished for years, and Fallout 76 has delivered.

Additionally, Fallout 76 has no “end”. Previous Fallout games are played through. After the story, it’s basically over. With some mods or through the building system, you might squeeze out a bit more gameplay, but that’s it.

In Fallout 76, you simply level up further. You can even unlock additional skills, the legendary perks, even after reaching the actual max level of 50. You continually find new items or can buy them from other players to perfect your build – almost like in Diablo and such.

A bonus: You can easily recreate and play as the heroes from the series. For example, we already presented a build for Lucy with everything you need to play.

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How easy is it to get started in Fallout 76? Very easy. Fallout 76 takes you by the hand right from the start and guides you step by step through the wasteland. You should just loosely follow where the game leads you. There are some areas where enemies are simply stronger and can easily take you down.

The community is considered incredibly friendly. As in any MMO, there are a few griefers who want to make your life miserable, but they are in the absolute minority. Usually, veterans will throw you some resources unsolicited or even gift you really strong equipment – they have plenty.

If you still prefer to play alone or only with friends, you can alternatively start a private world. However, you’ll need a paid subscription to Fallout 1st for that.

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Is Fallout 4 the “worse” Fallout?

Fallout 76 is the best option for anyone who liked the Fallout series and is now looking for a game to get started. Just because it’s the latest Fallout and receives constant updates as a live-service game. You’ll get the most out of it. And there’s still the game for free with Prime Gaming.

As a single-player game, Fallout 4 eventually comes to an end. On Reddit, players praise that even after the story in Fallout 76, they still have something to do, can explore the world, and experience stories.

Is Fallout 4 bad? No. It’s even considered one of the better games in the series. However, many fans rely on mods to make the game more enjoyable. If you’re looking for a single-player Fallout to get started, we recommend:

  • Fallout 3 or Fallout New Vegas as the best option, although they are a bit older, they are considered the crown of the series
  • Fallout 4, if you want more modern graphics, though at a slightly higher price
  • Fallout 1, 2, and Tactics are simply very old and have little to do with the new games, but are worth it if you want to catch up later
  • Fallout Shelter is ideal if you’re looking for a casual game in the Fallout universe that also works on mobile

In any case, it’s worth taking a look at the games. The Fallout series has a charm that no other game series has been able to replicate so far. A unique combination of wacky humor, adult themes, and pragmatic cruelty makes it one of a kind. The games are not without reason considered among the best post-apocalyptic games ever.

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Do you want to make him cry?: One Piece fan plans perfect wedding gift, catching the saddest moment

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

There are many ways to please fans of One Piece. Numerous merchandise items such as plush toys, a trading card game, and figures have emerged from the manga, some of which have been created by hobby crafters. A 25-year-old woman is already thinking about marriage and wants to give her future husband a special gift. However, other users consider this to be an unfortunate choice.

What kind of gift does she have planned?  In the reddit forum, CuriousZero6 presents what she has planned as a future wedding gift for her boyfriend. He is also a huge fan of One Piece, which is why she has chosen a resin figure that depicts a scene from the anime.

The focus is on a pillar of flame engulfing the Flying Lamb. The ship breaks apart, and in the anime, it sinks to the ocean floor just a few minutes later. The Straw Hat Pirates are beside it in a small boat, having to watch as their beloved ship is destroyed.

The scene looks as if it is only one chapter out of many. The base of the figure is a book, with its open pages made of resin water. The girlfriend is considering whether to order the figure while it is still in the pre-order phase:

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Why is the scene so sad? In the anime, the scene is particularly dramatic as the Straw Hat crew is devastated and the “soul” of the Flying Lamb speaks to them. It thanks them for the journey so far. Especially for Usopp, this is a painful blow because he received the ship from his childhood friend.

Soon after, the Straw Hat crew receives their new ship, the Thousand Sunny, but the old one has served them faithfully until then. Therefore, this scene is an emotional farewell to the adventures they have experienced.

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What do fans say about it? In the comments, a user asks whether it is the girlfriend’s intention to make her future fiancé cry. They also point out that it is not a good idea to give such a gift at a happy event like one’s own wedding.

The figure itself is generally well-received:

  • oMugiwara_Luffy: “Maybe the best One Piece resin figure I’ve ever seen. I love that the water is the pages”.
  • Cap_levi_01: “I’ve never been so jealous”.
  • Sumraeglar: “Wow, it’s absolutely beautiful.”.

Others find the idea really lovely as well: They interpret the gift as a new beginning for the couple. They would expand their “crew” and therefore need a bigger ship. The Thousand Sunny would then symbolize life after the wedding.

The Thousand Sunny is currently anchored off Egghead Island. Check out the opening related to it:

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One Piece – The 26th Opening for the Egghead Island Arc has been released

What decision did she make? After the feedback from the community, the user has decided to look for another wedding gift. However, she still wants to order the figure. She plans to give it for Christmas or her boyfriend’s birthday.

Now we are curious: What was the best One Piece gift you have ever received (or bought for yourself)? Write it in the comments!

MeinMMO has compiled the coolest ships that exist in One Piece. Unfortunately, the Flying Lamb did not make it onto the list: One Piece: Here are the 5 coolest ships sailing the oceans

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Pauses ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ at the right place to discover 2 familiar faces from Harry Potter

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 2 minutes

If you pause the movie “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald” at the right moment, you can discover an astonishing detail.

The “Fantastic Beasts” film series is a prequel to Harry Potter. The films take place several years before the story of the world-famous wizard boy.

Some well-known characters appear, such as Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, or Gellert Grindelwald. However, new actors have been cast for their younger versions. Those who pay close attention will find two familiar faces.

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The fight against Grindelwald begins in ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’

A tragic backstory

The past of Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald has already been addressed in Harry Potter itself. In their youth, they shared more than just friendship, which is also explored in “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.”

Grindelwald turned increasingly to the dark side, leading to a duel between the two, which ended fatally for Dumbledore’s sister Ariana. Later, Dumbledore would ultimately defeat his former confidant in a legendary wizard duel.

What do we see in Harry Potter? In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1,” we see a photo of Dumbledore and Grindelwald from their youth. They were played by Jamie Campbell Bower (Grindelwald) and Toby Regbo (Dumbledore).

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Dumbledore and Grindelwald in Harry Potter. Image source: Warner Bros.

What do we see in Fantastic Beasts? These two actors returned to their roles for “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.” However, only for a brief scene, to be precise at minute 68:15.

Most of the time, Jude Law as Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as Grindelwald are seen. However, when Dumbledore looks into the Mirror of Erised and sees what he desires most, we see the two in their youth. These young versions were again portrayed, as in Harry Potter, by Jamie Campbell Bower and Toby Regbo.

This makes them the only actors to appear in both Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts.

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Who are the two? Even though their appearances in the Harry Potter universe have only been brief so far, you might find these two actors familiar.

  • Jamie Campbell Bower is primarily known as Caius from Twilight, but has also appeared in Sweeney Todd, Stranger Things, or City of Bones.
  • Toby Regbo is known for his roles in Mr. Nobody, Treasure Island, The Last Kingdom, or Reign.

Did you notice this little Easter egg in Fantastic Beasts 2? Feel free to tell us in the comments!

In Fantastic Beasts, we encounter several familiar professors from Hogwarts. But which magical teacher from Harry is actually the most powerful? In a power ranking, we have selected the top 10:

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An important Free2Play MMORPG is shutting down after 10 years

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On June 27, the European and North American servers of ArcheAge will shut down, one of the most important Free2Play MMORPGs of the last 10 years. The online role-playing game was released in 2014 alongside The Elder Scrolls Online and WildStar during the last big MMORPG year. In June 2024, it will come to an end.

When is it over? On June 27 at 10 AM, the servers of ArcheAge will close.

You can no longer purchase credits in the shop.

After the servers are shut down, customer support will continue to operate for 3 more months – it will also end on September 27.

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ArcheAge Launch Trailer

ArcheAge talks about The declining number of active players

This is what Kakao Games says:

“After extensively discussing the performance of ArcheAge with XL Games, we have concluded that we are no longer able to offer the MMORPG that we envisioned. The declining number of active players means that the content of the game is no longer as accessible as it once was, and the experience of the game is different from what was originally intended. In light of this, we have made the difficult decision to end the live service of ArcheAge in Europe and North America.”

ArcheAge created hype in 2014

Why was ArcheAge so important? ArcheAge was released in September 2014 in Europe and North America and was one of the first modern sandbox games focusing on house building, economy, PvP, and guilds.

The rush at release was enormous because the game offered many features that domestic MMORPGs did not provide: In a land rush, players competed to secure the best plots of land that offered benefits in the game; later, it was about securing a fortress to dominate a server.

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Overwhelmed publisher and technical problems

What went wrong? The game had major issues with hackers, bugs, exploits, and microtransactions. It quickly felt like ArcheAge was not fair.

Even in the beta, ArcheAge stood out with an Energy system, similar to what is seen in mobile MMORPGs: the possibilities to act in the game were limited unless you spent money to renew your energy or just waited.

After the successful launch, it became apparent that the western partner, Trion Worlds, seemed overwhelmed with ArcheAge. The studio disbanded a few years later. The person responsible for ArcheAge at that time, Marv Lee Kwai, is now working with Amazon on Throne and Liberty.

In recent years, ArcheAge has tried various actions and measures to reconnect with its initial success in 2014 and even launched a new version with ArcheAge Unchained, but ultimately none of the measures were successful.

The game is now closing after nearly 10 years because hardly anyone plays it anymore.

ArcheAge gave us a taste of Asian MMORPGs and their problems

This is ArcheAge from MeinMMO’s perspective: For MeinMMO, ArcheAge was a defining game in 2014: it was alongside The Elder Scrolls Online and WildStar one of the 3 major MMORPGs that launched in the debut year of our site. ArcheAge had many enthusiastic fans back then, who were already familiar with the game from Korea and defended it passionately against criticism, partly because they had invested money in the game and hoped for profits from a dominant position in it.

Ultimately, ArcheAge, despite all its new and exciting features at the time, is an example that exciting ideas may create initial hype, but for long-term success, other qualities are needed, such as polished gameplay, a sense of fairness, and technical competence.

It also highlighted the problem of MMORPGs with a focus on PvP: When it comes to dominating a server and being the best guild there, why continue playing when one guild is clearly dominant?

Ultimately, ArcheAge was a game where servers quickly lost their appeal, and players always waited for a new server to start, where guilds could compete to be dominant again.

Other games from that era, like The Elder Scrolls Online, have evolved over the years and have had peaks again and again. With ArcheAge, they later tried everything to bring back the hype, but they never really succeeded again.

However, it could continue soon:

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