Steam Family: All Information about the new Steam feature at a glance

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Steam has introduced a new feature called “Steam Family.” MeinMMO gives you an overview of the function and what you can do with it.

What is Steam Family? With the “Steam Family,” Valve has introduced a new feature for the Steam client. The developer is replacing the previous family library and family view with a new function.

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Install and try Steam Family

How to test Steam Family: If you want to try the feature, you need to sign up for the beta. Once the update is “migrated” to the official client, this point will no longer be necessary in the future.

  • Click on “Steam” in the top left corner of the Steam client and select “Settings” from the menu.
  • In the “Interface” tab, click on the dropdown menu under the option “Client Beta Participation.”
  • Select the option “Steam Family Beta” from the list. Then restart Steam, and the update will be applied.
Activate Steam Family beta

Create and leave Steam Family

How to create a Steam Family: The most important requirement is that you have already installed the beta update and thus have access to “Steam Family.” Otherwise, you will still see the old settings:

  • Open Steam, click on Steam in the top left corner, and then select “Settings.”
  • In the new window, switch to the “Family” tab.
  • Here you can activate the Steam Family and add more members.

How many people can participate? A total of up to 6 people can participate in a Steam Family. However, Valve explained in a post that they want to continue monitoring the feature and will “change the rules for membership in a Steam Family over time.”

Can you leave the Steam Family? Yes, an adult can leave the Steam Family at any time. Children can only do so with the confirmation of an adult. If a person leaves a Steam Family, there is a waiting period of one year before a new member can take the vacant spot.

Steam Family: Family Library and Parental Controls

What is the Family Library? All players in a Steam Family share all games of their accounts. Until now, there was a limitation: if you lent a game via “Family Sharing,” you could only use your account in a limited way.

The new Family Library allows you to play a game from a family member’s collection even when that person is online and playing another title. If multiple copies of a game are available in the Family Library, it can be played by multiple family members simultaneously.

Which games can I share? You share all games that are owned by all family members and that can be shared. Game developers can restrict the Family Library and prohibit the sharing of a game. You cannot share individual games; you always share everything.

What are Parental Controls? With Parental Controls, all adults within the Steam Family can set how long children are allowed to play which games. This way, you can set the playtime for children on Steam at any time.

Using Parental Controls, adults can…

  • allow access to appropriate games.
  • restrict access to the Steam shop, community, and chat with friends.
  • set hourly/daily playtime limits.
  • monitor playtime.
  • approve or deny requests for additional playtime or access to selected features (temporarily or permanently).
  • as well as restore a child’s account if the password has been lost.
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More about Steam: Steam is bringing a new feature that allows you to hide your games. This is useful if not everyone should see what you’re playing. There are also some useful improvements, especially for your shopping cart on Steam:

Steam brings a feature so you no longer have to be ashamed of your games

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Pokémon GO: Spotlight hour today with 4 different monsters and XP bonus

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on March 19, 2024, there is another Spotlight Hour in Pokémon GO, featuring 4 different monsters. We have summarized below which monsters will be featured, whether they have shiny forms, and what bonuses you can look forward to.

What is a Spotlight Hour? The Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday in Pokémon GO. During this hour, a selected Pokémon is highlighted and spawns seemingly at every corner in the wild. An additional bonus aims to enhance the event further.

Today, on March 19, 2024, the 3rd Spotlight Hour in March is approaching, bringing a total of four different monsters: Vulpix, Quapsel, Schneppke, and Hippopotas. We have summarized what else to expect from this short event and whether it is worth attending.

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Spotlight Hour on March 19 – Start, Bonuses & Shiny

When does the event start? The Spotlight Hour starts today, like every Tuesday, right at 6:00 PM. You have one hour to take advantage of the short event content, until it ends at 7:00 PM.

What bonuses are active? During the one-hour event, you can encounter Vulpix, Quapsel, Schneppke, and Hippopotas everywhere in the wild. If the regular spawns are not enough, you can attract more specimens with the help of incense. The event is rounded off with an XP bonus for catching Pokémon. During this time, you will earn double experience points for each Pokémon you catch.

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it?

What kinds of Pokémon are they? Vulpix, the fire Pokémon, and Quapsel, the water Pokémon, are two monsters from the 1st game generation. Vulpix can evolve into Vulnona. Quapsel has two additional evolutions beyond its first evolution Quaputzi, which you can choose from: Quappo and Quaxo.

On the other hand, Schneppke is an ice Pokémon from the 3rd game generation, which can evolve into Firmontor or Frosdedje depending on its gender. The ground Pokémon Hippopotas, from the 4th generation, only has one evolution into Hippoterus.

Can you catch the Pokémon as Shiny? Yes, you can catch all four monsters in their shiny form with a bit of luck. However, unlike during Community Days, the chances are not additionally increased.

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Who benefits from the event? The Spotlight Hour is particularly worthwhile today for trainers who want to hunt for shinies. The bonus also allows for easy XP farming while catching Pokémon. This can also be used for other monsters you catch during this time. So if you are not interested in Vulpix, Quapsel, Schneppke, and Hippopotas, you could light a mystery box instead.

If you are looking for a strong specimen for raids or the GO Battle League, the four monsters are probably not what you want. None of them or their evolutions are ranked among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Quappo and Hippoterus are merely solid alternatives for the GO Battle League.

Will you be using the Spotlight Hour with the four monsters today? Or are you hoping for the next event of this kind? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments, and exchange thoughts with other trainers.

You can read here about which events await you in March and which are worth attending.

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Sony makes a tough decision for PSVR2: Because no one wants to buy the PS5 headset, production will be halted

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

PSVR2 was released almost a year ago for the PS5, but hardly anyone wants to buy the VR system. Now Sony has announced that they will temporarily halt production. Whether it will continue afterwards is unknown. Overall, it seems that Sony has realized: PSVR2 is not as attractive as assumed.

What is PSVR2? PlayStation VR 2, abbreviated PSVR2, is the successor to the “Virtual Reality” headset PSVR, which was released for the PS4. The successor is a huge upgrade over the original, capable of utilizing the performance of the PS5.

However, sales are sluggish. Now Sony has announced that they will pause production for the time being because the warehouses are full.

Production is halted as the warehouses are currently full

What exactly did Sony say? Bloomberg reports that the sales figures for PSVR2 have drastically declined since the release. No one wants to buy the very expensive system. Overall, reports suggest that Sony has produced just over two million “PS VR 2” units for the international market, and a large portion of them is now piling up in warehouses. It continues:

Sony Group Corp. has stopped production of their PS VR2 until the backlog of unsold inventory is reduced, raising doubts about the attractiveness of the company’s virtual reality devices.

What are the issues with PSVR2? In tests of PSVR2, the issues of the VR system became very clear: The very high entry price of 599.99 euros, the expensive games, and the unappealing launch offerings made the system simply unattractive for many customers. This made the strengths of PSVR2, the very good technology and the great potential, appear significantly less interesting as well.

At least this could have a positive side effect. If Sony wants to boost the sales figures of PSVR2, there will likely be significant discounts on the VR system sooner or later. So if you have been considering this system but found it too expensive at 600 euros, you should keep an eye out for a good deal.

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Also expensive, but significantly more recommendable is the new “DualSense Edge” controller for the PS5. You can read an extensive review of the pro controller for the PS5 here on MeinMMO and why it is a great upgrade for your console:

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Palworld: Breeding Guide – Breeding and Hatching Pals

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Do you want to finally breed and hatch Pals in Palworld? MeinMMO explains step by step how it works and what prerequisites you need to fulfill.

How do you breed Pals? In our guide, we explain how you can breed Pals in Palworld. To do this, you need to meet a few prerequisites and require some items. You can find all the important information directly with us.

Prerequisites for breeding: Before you can start breeding Pals, you need to unlock or craft the following things. If you still lack experience, check out our guide on how to level up quickly:

  • Level 9, unlock incubator
  • Level 15, unlock mill
  • Level 19, unlock breeding farm

We explain step by step how to breed and then hatch Pals on MeinMMO:

Palworld: Breeding Guide Overview:

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Unlock and build breeding farm

You need the following for the breeding farm: You must reach Level 19 and then unlock the breeding farm in the technology tree. Now you can place the building. But be careful: The breeding farm requires a lot of space. You need the following resources:

  • 100 wood
  • 20 stones
  • 50 fibers

You can find wood and stones in the wild, and you get fibers by chopping down trees.

Place suitable Pals in the breeding farm

Which Pals must I place? To breed, you need both a male and a female Pal. You must place these in the breeding farm. The symbol for the gender can be found directly above the heads of your Pals, in the team menu, or in your Pal bank at your base.

The breeding farm will also indicate whether you have selected the appropriate Pals. You can find the best Pals for your base, combat, and recommended mounts in our list on MeinMMO. These can also be bred.

Palworld: Make cake and place it in the breeding farm

Making cake: For your Pals to unite and produce an egg, you need to supply the breeding farm with cake. Without cake, your Pals cannot mate. For cake, you need

  • 5 flour
  • 8 red berries
  • 7 milk
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 honey

For flour, you need wheat, which you can find with Pals or produce yourself. You can then process the wheat into flour at the mill. You unlock the mill at Level 15 in the technology tree.

You can find or produce milk. You can read about how this works on MeinMMO. You can also find and produce honey, which you can learn more about on MeinMMO. After that, you can make cake in the cooking pot.

Supplying breeding farm with cake: When you put cake in the breeding farm, a progress bar fills up. Once you have delivered enough cake, you will receive the message “Love blooms between the two Pals.”

Now you must be patient, and after some time, you will receive a beautiful new egg that you can hatch.

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Hatch egg

You need: To hatch the egg, you need an incubator. You can read how to build an incubator in Palworld on MeinMMO as well. You must reach Level 9 in any case, which should not be a problem since you already had to reach Level 19 for the breeding farm.

Hatching egg: Once you have built the incubator, place the egg in the incubator. After that, you must wait for a while. How long you need to wait depends on the egg you placed in the incubator. Simple eggs hatch after just 10 minutes, while for other eggs you may have to wait up to 2 hours. The time is not shortened if you go to sleep and end the day.

All guides to Palworld: Are you looking for more tips, tricks, and assistance with Palworld? Then visit MeinMMO. We are following the game for you and have compiled all the guides that should help you in a clear list. You can find everything at a glance here:

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Palworld system requirements: How powerful does my PC need to be to play the hit on Steam and Game Pass?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Palworld has launched on Steam and Xbox. MeinMMO tells you how fast your gaming PC needs to be if you want to play Palworld? We have tested the game on several systems and also checked if the game runs on an HDD.

Palworld is a survival game featuring Pokémon-like creatures that you can catch and have fight for you. But what hardware do you need to play Palworld smoothly? MeinMMO presents you the details. We have also tested the game on several configurations.

The article was first published in January 2024, on March 19 we updated the article with the latest information and links, as well as some details about the Steam Deck.

Latest updates: 19.03.24, 23.01.24

Palworld: System requirements PC – Full HD, 1440p and 4K

What should you be aware of? The system requirements for Palworld may change in the coming months. As of now (March 2024), Palworld is still an “Early Access” title.

Minimum requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 or newer (64-bit)
  • Processor: i5-3570K 3.4 GHz 4 Core
  • RAM: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available storage space, SSD required

Recommended requirements:

  • Operating system: Windows 10 or newer (64-bit)
  • Processor: i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8 Core
  • RAM: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2070
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available storage space, SSD required

Note: Palworld supports Nvidia’s DLSS technology. However, you will need a DLSS-capable graphics card, so at least a GPU from the RTX 2000 series. The best settings for Palworld can also be found on MeinMMO.

With a trick you can boost your performance in Palworld without DLSS, but it will cost you about 5 euros.

What do the numbers mean? “Minimum requirements” means that you can play the game at all. This often means gaming at 720p (HD) with 30 FPS and low settings. So don’t expect too much.

Tip: If Palworld does not run on your system, you can also purchase the version for Xbox. All information about crossplay between PC and Xbox can be found directly on MeinMMO.
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Palworld system requirements in practical tests – Where does the game run?

How well does Palworld run? In the office, we tested Palworld on several systems:

  • On a system with Ryzen 5 5600, Radeon RX 6500 XT and 16 GB RAM, the game runs at medium details with 30 FPS at Full HD (1080p). However, the weak GPU is pushing the limits. A faster GPU is recommended.
  • In another test, we swapped the Radeon RX 6500 XT for the faster RX 6600, with the rest staying the same. Now Palworld runs significantly better, and the graphics card is much quieter.
  • On a system with Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Radeon RX 6700 XT and 32 GB RAM, the game runs stably at high settings with 90 FPS at a WQHD resolution (1440p).
  • On the Steam Deck, the game also runs very stably at medium settings with a 30 FPS limit.
  • We installed the game on both an SSD and a hard disk (HDD) for testing. Palworld starts from both, but it is noticeably slower on the HDD.

What alternatives are there? Alternatively, you can also play Palworld on Xbox Series X|S. Here you get a very stable performance, and crossplay is also possible to some extent. When Palworld will be released for PS5 and Nintendo Switch can also be found on MeinMMO.

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„That’s why so many hunters play“ – players find WoW too hard, want fewer skills

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft has long been considered the MMORPG for anyone looking to get into the genre – due to its size and accessibility. However, in recent years, the game has become significantly more complex, with players expressing their criticism of the guides surrounding the game.

This is what the players criticize:

  • Over the years, WoW has received new systems, including completely revamped talents, which often hold the most power of a class.
  • To fully utilize the potential, you often need to choose more complex talent combinations and use more abilities. Some classes don’t have an “Easy Mode”.
  • Players say: Without addons, some classes are practically unplayable. And without an MMO mouse, it’s absolutely impossible.

Why is this a problem? WoW now has many mechanics that players must pay attention to. A user has pointed out that the classes themselves have become too complex and receives much support for this (via Reddit).

Without the right addons, it is hardly possible to play a class properly. The creator of the thread summarizes the problem with a comparison:

The game would be so much more fun if you could dedicate more brain capacity to what is happening around you instead of playing Guitar Hero in the WeakAura environment.

At the same time, players who just want to play and are in normal raids, dungeons, or in LFR often get kicked by the raid leader for underperformance. This happens quite frequently, especially with new players.

For this reason, weaker classes like Beast Mastery Hunters, who are lower in the DPS ranking of WoW, are often chosen by players. They are simply easier to play.

One of the classes that has turned out quite well is the Evoker. The entry is easy to understand, and the specs become really complex only later:

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“No one tells you this because it’s not BiS”

Players identify the guides surrounding the game as a problem factor. Those looking for tips for their class often receive only what is absolutely the best for the playstyle (i.e., “BiS”, short for “Best in Slot”) – regardless of how difficult it is to play.

Most guides would forgo an “Easy Mode”, a build that works with many passive skills and still somehow does what it’s supposed to do. The idea:

The Easy Mode spec should just be the easiest way to play a spec. Minimize all buttons that need to be pressed. Then you can gradually add complexity. However, I see that many guides tell me to skip the talents that are clearly designed to make playing a spec easier.

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Other users disagree here. In many cases, behind the complex talents are not only new abilities, but deeper in the talent tree, further abilities that are crucially important for the class. You can’t just skip them.

The problem is rather that new players cannot comprehend their class through the talent tree and the talents themselves. They are dependent on external sources. It is said that Blizzard needs to improve in this regard.

However, WoW has not only become more complex in terms of classes. New players now have several hurdles to overcome just to get into the game, and some of these are not clearly visible. MeinMMO demon Cortyn has already pointed this out for Battle for Azeroth: Believe it or not – WoW is too hard for newcomers

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Players complain: Diablo 4 wants to please everyone and is therefore worse than it could be

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

Since the release of Diablo 4, the community has criticized numerous aspects of the action RPG. Now, players complain that Diablo 4 is worse than it could be because the developers are trying to please everyone.

Since Diablo 4 hit the market, feedback from players has been coming in regularly, both positive and negative. In almost every Campfire livestream, the developers say they are happy to receive feedback and will continue to consider it moving forward.

For example, the spawn times of world bosses have been increased, the speed of mounts has been adjusted, and hard endgame content has been eased. However, on Reddit, players note: Diablo 4 is constantly trying to cater to everyone and is losing focus on what the game should be.

The community is also discussing the gauntlet. One side celebrates it, the other side says: “Complete garbage.” Here you can see a video about the gauntlets that are part of the leaderboards in Diablo 4:

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“Does Diablo 4 want to be more complex or accessible?”

How does Diablo 4 want to please everyone? In a Reddit post on March 17, user “yxalitis” writes that Blizzard must decide what Diablo is and stick to it. Whatever Diablo 4 was supposed to be at release has been diluted by numerous changes.

Many of the changes, in his opinion, have led the game in different, contradictory directions. He articulates his thoughts as follows:

But in general: Is this game more for casual players or challenging? Is the game trying to be more complex or accessible? Is the game Diablo 2.1, Diablo 3.1, or something of its own?

I acknowledge that there is very little trust in the development team at this point; many mistakes are being made, updates often bring exploits and bugs with them, and the balance is a joke; fixes often make things worse.

But what doesn’t help is that the development team is driven by random, chaotic feedback that goes in different directions.

“The developers seem to be losing focus”

“yxalitis” believes the developers of Diablo 4 “seem to have no clear idea of what Diablo 4 IS.” The vision was a return to the dark, evil, hostile, and cruel world of Diablo 2. “More realistic graphics, a distinctive art style, cruel settings, torture, cannibalism, evil.”

In his opinion, the team has obviously lost focus:

But as the game developed and changed, the developers seemed to lose focus, more concerned with fixing the “problem of the week” rather than advancing a coherent game structure.

Whatever comes out of the itemization and other changes in Season 4, I would like to see a clear line, a clear statement of what their vision of the game is and how they are trying to achieve it.

“The biggest problem is balance”

What do other players say about this? In the comments below the post, there is an active exchange on the topic. Many users agree with the author. “ironside855” thinks Diablo 4 fails in both innovation and refinement. “The game cannot compete with an informed player base but instead relies on casual players who do not have a plethora of other ARPG experiences to fall back on.”

“coupl4nd” comments that Diablo 4 seems aimed at streamers and fast players. That is simply not the kind of action he can relate to. “Doing the same thing over and over again, with the best glitches to win.”

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The biggest problem for “toolateforfate” is the balance. He notes that Blizzard needs to stop catering to players who don’t want their buggy builds to be fixed. […] “I know that perfect balance is difficult, but every build should at least be viable for endgame.”

User “Frozenpucks” feels reminded of a teacher’s job. He comments, “Limited, important feedback is great, but if you place too much value on it, you end up losing the whole class. […] You need to have your vision for the class and stick to it.”

And “-sEvan11-” points out: “If half the people want ‘x’ and the other half want ‘y’ but both completely contradict each other, then the game won’t get better if the developers try to please everyone. They should just choose a side and let the other side play a different game.”

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In about a month, Season 4 is upon us. The development team plans to continue to consider feedback from the community – so it remains to be seen how this will affect the upcoming weeks in the game.

With the new season, new content comes to Diablo 4 – a new quest line and new seasonal features. The developers also announced that they are planning numerous updates for Season 4 that they have been working on for months. They have already mentioned two features. Here you can find everything that is known so far and when it will start.

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Nicolas Cage will play a cool new superhero in the Marvel universe: “I love the character”

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Amazon is currently planning a live-action series that deals with a darker version of Spider-Man. More specifically, with Spider-Man Noir. Nicolas Cage has a particular interest in playing the role. It wouldn’t be the first time.

Which superhero is it about? If you are a fan of Marvel Comics, especially Spider-Man, or have seen the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse from 2018, you might already know Spider-Man Noir.

This is an alternative version of Peter Parker. His stories take place in the 1930s, during the time of the Great Depression in the USA.

The tone is both visually and thematically significantly darker than in contemporary stories. Spider-Man Noir navigates a rough world.

Peter Parker, who works as a private detective in this version, often resorts to harder methods as Noir – and must deal with the moral consequences of his actions.

The character is relatively new compared to the original Spider-Man. While Stan Lee’s creation has been fighting crime since 1962, Noir only saw the light of day in 2009.

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Nicolas Cage wants to play the role – once again

What does Nicolas Cage have to do with all of this? The Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has already come into contact with Spider-Man Noir. He lent his voice to him in the aforementioned animated film Into the Spiderverse. The actor also appears in games from time to time.

Currently, Amazon is planning a live-action series about Spider-Man Noir. It is not yet clear who will play the lead role.

However, Nicolas Cage is considered a hot candidate for the role. Not only because he has voiced it before, but also because he has publicly acknowledged himself as a big fan of the dark Spider-Man.

In a conversation with Collider, Cage spoke about his passion for the character. “It’s no secret that I love the character,” he said.

After working on Into the Spiderverse, Cage has great interest in playing Noir on camera as well. Additionally, the setting and the dark character of the lead offer the opportunity to pay tribute to some other heroes of Nicolas Cage.

I can combine my favorite actors from the Golden Age (of Hollywood), like Robinson, Cagney, Bogart, with a character that I think is widely regarded as Stan Lee’s masterpiece.

Nicolas Cage via Collider

However, Cage also emphasizes that nothing is set in stone yet. He has only had discussions with Amazon so far.

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What do we know about the series so far? While Nicolas Cage in the lead role is still unconfirmed, at least the showrunner of the series is already set.

Steve Lightfoot, known for his work on The Punisher, Narcos, or Hannibal, will take the lead in the new series. It is also being developed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, who are behind movies like The Lego Movie or the aforementioned Into the Spiderverse.

The project is still in pre-production. But perhaps Amazon will soon reveal who will jump through 1930s New York as the black-and-white Spider-Man. Nicolas Cage could have also had a role in The Lord of the Rings – but he declined it.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 goes to great lengths to provide even those who play like a wrecking ball with a good story

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a role-playing game that captivates players, among other things, with its great freedom of choice. In case some of you want to test the limits, the developer Larian has provided for secret NPCs.

Where are the hidden NPCs in Baldur’s Gate 3? Larian Studio has put some thought into the decisions in the game. This is evident from a series of secret NPCs that only appear when players resort to sometimes drastic measures.

Do you remember Zevlor, for example? You encounter the Tiefling relatively early in Act 1. After surviving the crash of the Nautiloid and gathering the first party members like Shadowheart, you are likely to reach the Druid Grove.

Zevlor explains that the relationship between Tieflings and Druids is strained. The Druids want to expel the Tieflings from their grove, while the Tieflings prefer to stay in safety, fearing the hostile Goblins.

Zevlor then tasks you with clearing the Goblin camp and killing their leader. Now you have several options. One of them reveals two new NPCs.

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You can kill Zevlor without the quest failing

What options are there? First, you can turn against the Tieflings and the Druids and wipe out the grove itself. Most “good” players will accept Zevlor’s quest, complete it, and then return to him. Then, there is a big celebration with all the Tieflings.

However, you can also kill Zevlor and still take care of the Goblin leaders. In this case, the developers have provided a solution. Instead of Zevlor, you encounter another NPC upon returning to the grove.

As seen in the video from the YouTube channel Proxy Gate Tactician, you will then meet the Tiefling Asharak. But you can also kill him before the actual quest. So, what happens when both Zevlor and Asharak die?

The answer is as simple as it is logical: Larian provides you with another replacement. Namely Cerys. She is normally not found in the grove and actually first meets the players in the inn “The Last Light” in Act 2.

Do the other Tieflings also have a replacement? The YouTuber wanted to know and attempted to kill all the Tieflings who are present during the celebrations after the death of the Goblin leaders.

To his surprise, Larian also anticipated this evil move. Because each of the killed Tieflings could be replaced with one that had its own name. It seems that these NPCs were created solely to prevent a game-breaking scenario.

Speedruns in Baldur’s Gate 3 also require you to sometimes act maliciously.

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You can easily miss another NPC

Which NPC is it? If you decide to leave at least one party member in the grove while you go hunting Goblins, you will unlock a secret NPC and his cutscene.

You need to forego one character in battle. However, this character unlocks a sequence by staying in the grove, in which he meets the NPC Gerson Bent. After the death of the Goblin leaders, Gerson explains to you that the other Tieflings have now left the grove because there is something to celebrate.

The background of this cutscene is probably a hidden loading sequence. While you are talking to Gerson, all the other Tieflings are being transported out of the grove.

As seen in the video from Proxy Gate Tactician, the cutscene seems to be so rare that it doesn’t even work properly and produces graphical errors.

It is further proof that Larian Studios has shown great dedication and attention to detail in the development of their role-playing game. A player in Baldur’s Gate 3 survives 80 hours in Honour Mode but fails at a dialogue.

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Source(s):
  1. sportskeeda.com

The Savior of Final Fantasy 14 is about to make perhaps the biggest mistake of his career

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

According to Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida, there will be no alternative starting point for Final Fantasy 14 with the upcoming expansion Dawntrail. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz considers this a big mistake.

For many years now, I have been promoting Final Fantasy 14 because, in my view, far too few MMORPG fans have realized how great the game has become since the launch of A Realm Reborn in August 2013 – FF14 is worth it even in 2024.

For World of Warcraft (after all, number 1 on my list of the best games of all time), there are some expansions that were ultimately disappointing and harmed the gaming experience. Final Fantasy 14, on the other hand, gets progressively better with each addon.

However, I am also impressed by how packed the content patches for the Eorzea adventure have been (and still are) since the resurrection. As if the responsible Square team wanted to apologize for the disastrous launch in September 2010.

MeinMMO editor Karsten is very excited about Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail – here is the trailer:

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Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail – The Final Trailer

The Father of Success

The previous masterpiece, in my view, came with Shadowbringers or the beginning of the Endwalker expansion. The authors managed to conclude the grand storyline surrounding the two gods Hydaelyn and Zodiark in a way that most FF14 fans are completely satisfied with. A masterpiece, considering that the story was told over a long decade.

All these achievements are closely linked to Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida, who took the helm for the reboot. Fans affectionately call Yoshida Yoshi-P. At the Final Fantasy 14 fan festivals, guests celebrate every appearance of the chief developer enthusiastically.

MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiss was on site for you at the last European Fan Festival:

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Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival London 2023

False Start that Costs Overcoming

Despite the numerous strengths of the current version of Final Fantasy 14 and my recruitment attempts, many newcomers to the online role-playing game from Square Enix are struggling. The level phase up to the current endgame area takes an eternity and feels tedious and devoid of fun, especially in the beginning.

The high global cooldown undermines any form of dynamism in combination with the initially low number of skills. The running routes are long. The design of most quests is tedious. The staging of dialogues and events is often outdated. At the same time, players are bombarded with names, mechanics, and systems.

Sure, one can invest a few euros in the so-called Tales of Adventure to take a shortcut. But how many players really muster the courage to start a new MMORPG just to spend more money in the end due to a lack of proper introduction and run into the next wall?

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Is the Alternative Starter Experience Coming?

When the Square developers spoke some time ago about an alternative starting point they could introduce with the upcoming expansion Dawntrail, finally there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Competitors in the genre like WoW and The Elder Scrolls Online have successfully had such tailored entry experiences for quite some time.

Furthermore, the timing for such an offer with Dawntrail would have been perfect. After all, the new story arc of Final Fantasy 14 picks up steam in the summer. According to PC Gamer, however, Yoshi-P has so far decided against this step.

As far as the story is concerned, we are currently not planning a new skip function. This is something I am constantly torn about, and we have already implemented a feature that allows players to learn more about the story, setting, and characters even if they skip the story [through the Tales of Adventure].

Naoki Yoshida via PC Gamer

The chief developer further explains that he is concerned that Final Fantasy 14 would lose value through such a function. After all, one would miss out on a globally celebrated story this way.

For my part, I am confident that Square Enix will have increasing problems attracting newcomers to Final Fantasy 14 without such a shortcut. And that is really a shame. Those who fight through the countless hours of A Realm Reborn and the first expansions will eventually find one of the best MMORPGs on the market under the tough, outdated gaming experience.

If you would like to give Final Fantasy 14 a chance, you can do so for the first time on Xbox starting March 21

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One of the most beautiful and scary survival games for the PS5 is now available for 12 €

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, there are some offers running in the PS Store that are definitely worth checking out. Among them is one of the best and most beautiful survival games: Subnautica.

Which game is this about? Subnautica is a survival game from 2018 developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Although the game is a few years old, it still looks great graphically and offers beautiful areas that stay in your memory.

How long does the offer last? The offer in the PS Store is currently available until March 28, 2024, and offers the downloadable versions for both PS4 and PS5.

Overall, you can save 60% on this offer and pay €11.99 instead of the full price of €29.99.

In the trailer for the console release, you can take a first look at the beautiful areas of Subnautica:

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In Subnautica you build your base on the seabed

What can you expect? In Subnautica, you land as the only survivor on a foreign planet after a shipwreck with your spaceship. This planet is mostly water, and your quest for survival leads you into ever deeper depths and the wide unknown.

Your goal is to leave the planet and find your way back home. To do this, you gather resources and build a base to survive until you can build a small spaceship. However, the planet does not intend to let you go that easily.

Since you have been infected with a disease that has afflicted the entire planet and its inhabitants, you must first find a cure. Otherwise, the planet’s defense mechanisms will prevent your departure, and not in a friendly manner.

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You need strong nerves for this underwater world

This first-person perspective game is not only graphically beautiful to look at, but also offers many lovingly designed areas. In fact, some of these areas are not for the faint of heart. You might find yourself swimming through an area where you cannot see further than your hand’s length.

Since you never know what awaits you in the next 100 meters of depth or you feel like this “nothing” will never end, it can sometimes be tense and creepy. So if you generally have respect for open waters, you will surely take a deep breath a few times in Subnautica.

Nevertheless, it is a game that any survival fan should definitely experience at least once. With a unique setting, good gameplay, and an interesting story, Subnautica can surely offer you many exciting hours of gameplay.

Subnautica also made it onto our list of the best survival games of 2023.

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The MMORPG Star Citizen presents the new character editor for 15 minutes

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

What does the character editor of an online role-playing game look like when the budget has long exceeded all limits? This can be seen in a 15-minute video about the MMORPG Star Citizen. A release is slowly approaching, and the previously makeshift character editor is now shining in new splendor.

Star Citizen says about the character editor:

  • It is emphasized that the previous version only offered the bare minimum and merely serves as the foundation for the now much better character editor. The new character editor is intended for the persistent universe, that is, for the MMORPG part of Star Citizen.
  • Creating a character is incredibly important in Star Citizen: it gives the player a feeling of truly owning their character. There is frequent talk of “ownership.”
  • The character editor is designed to allow players to modify and customize existing faces according to their wishes with as few mouse clicks as possible. Over time, more facial options based on scans will be added to the editor.
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Inside Star Citizen: Avatar Repertoire Video

The editor looks great and modern

What stands out about the editor? The editor looks very clean and gives the game a lot of freedom to change and model faces in detail.

There are also some futuristic and quite funky hair colors and hairstyles for those who prefer a more experimental look.

Overall, character creation is high-quality and detailed. The developers say: “Finally, the presentation is at the level we aspire to.”

The option for exporting and importing models is particularly praised

How is the editor being received? The comments on the video are overall very positive. Especially the ability to import and export models is being praised.

One user says: “I can’t wait to spend 10 hours creating myself.”

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When is all this expected to come? What is being presented here is set to arrive in Alpha 3.23 of Star Citizen. The release for this alpha is scheduled for April 2024.

In the future, they plan to expand the character editor by adding tattoos, piercings, stubble, and eye settings.

Before Star Citizen, Chris Roberts had also set the single-player part Squadron 42: Star Citizen – Squadron 42: Everything about release, roadmap, and leaks

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All about the new TFT Set 11: Release, Champions, Attributes, and Encounters

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 5 minutes

With the League of Legends Patch 14.6, the new TFT Set 11, Inkborne Colors, will soon launch. Here at MeinMMO, you’ll get an overview of all the new features that await you.

With the new set from Teamfight Tactics, there are, as usual, a lot of new champions, traits, and augments to discover and try out. Thematically, this time it goes in a mystical direction – at the intersection of legend and reality.

Additionally, we will encounter a brand new mechanic and 2 unknown faces.

When is the release? The new TFT Set “Inkborne Colors” launches on 20.03.2024.

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In a video, the developers show what new features we can expect:

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TFT: Developers explain new features of Set 11

TFT Set 11: Encounters

One of the most exciting new features in Set 11 is the so-called Encounters. This is a completely new mechanic that aims to bring more variety into the game.

Encounters are special events where you meet familiar champions from League of Legends and must defeat them. Depending on the champion, you will receive different effects or choices.

There are more than 80 different possible encounters, of which up to 5 can occur per game.

The rewards from the encounters are varied and range from classic loot like gold or items to larger changes, such as an early end to the game. Possible encounters include:

  • Aatrox: Choice between component forge, tactician life, or gold
  • Caitlyn: 4 free rerolls
  • Garen: Champions purchased in the next 3 rounds receive an additional 100 health permanently
  • Cho’Gath: Grants bonuses when sacrificing a slot in the shop
  • Kai’Sa: Magnetic remover with unlimited uses or gold
  • Kayn: The game ends at Stage 5-4, players receive an item for 3 rounds
TFT Set 11 - Encounter with Kayn
In the encounter with Kayn, all players are executed.

TFT Set 11: All Traits at a Glance

Here you will find an overview of all possible traits, divided into origin and class.

1. Origin

  • Dragonlord (2/3/4/5): After 8 seconds in combat, the dragon sweeps across the field, dealing true damage to all enemies and granting allies attack speed for the remainder of the fight.
  • Druid (2/4/6): Grants ability power and health. Killing enemies grants additional health.
  • Lucky Mushroom (3/5/7): Whenever you lose a fight, you gain luck. This luck can be converted into rewards. The more luck, the better the loot.
  • Ghostly (2/4/6/8): When ghostly units have taken or dealt damage 6 times, they send out 2 ghosts that heal and haunt enemies. Enemies take additional damage for every ghost on them. Enemies pass ghosts on after death.
  • Heavenly (2/3/4/5/6/7): Grants certain bonuses based on champions, such as more health or attack damage. The higher the star rating, the higher the value.
  • Inkshadow (3/5/7): Grants unique items that vary with each game. Champions with the trait gain attack damage and damage reduction.
  • Mystic (3/5/7/10): Champions gain health, ability power, and attack speed. After 4 games against other players, they become epic, increasing the bonus by 50%.
  • Porcelain (2/4/6): Increases attack speed and resilience at regular intervals.
  • Storyweaver (3/5/7/9): Summons Kayle, who can ascend and be buffed. Champions in the team gain health.
  • Dark (2/4/6/8): Buffs certain fields. Champions on these fields gain a shield, and dark units can also execute enemies with low health.
  • Fated (3/5/7): Pairs of units can be formed that provide different bonuses based on their combination.
TFT Set 11 - Fated
Ahri and Thresh form a pair and grant bonuses.

2. Class

  • Altruist (2/3/4): Champions heal the ally with the least health for 15% of their damage. Altruists receive armor and magic resistance.
  • Arcanist (2/4/6/8): Grants ability power.
  • Behemoth (2/4/6): Grants armor and magic resistance. When a Behemoth dies, the nearest Behemoth receives a 50% increased bonus for 5 seconds.
  • Brawler (2/4/6/8): The entire team receives an additional 100 health. Brawlers gain extra health.
  • Duellist (2/4/6/8): Duelists gain attack speed with each attack. The effect can stack up to 12 times.
  • Exalted (3/5): Damage increases based on the current level. Champions store experience in a soul core that can be sold to keep the experience. The attribute is randomly assigned to champions each game, in addition to their normal traits.
  • Caller (2/4/6): Units gain mana every 3 seconds.
  • Reaper (2/4): Abilities can critically hit. Increased chance of critical hits.
  • Wise (2/3/4/5): Allies in the front 2 rows gain omnivamp. Champions in the back 2 rows gain ability power.
  • Sharpshooter (2/4/6): The attack range of sharpshooters increases by 1. Damage increases with distance to the enemy.
  • Trickshot (2/4): Abilities bounce off. Each bounce deals a percentage of the previous damage.
  • Guardian (2/4/6): Guardians receive damage reduction, which is increased during the first 10 seconds of combat.
  • Spiritwalker (1): When Udyr first drops below 50% health, he goes into a rage. He heals completely, gains movement speed, and changes his ability.
  • Artist (1): A champion can be placed on a special spot on the bench. Hwei creates a 1-star copy of that champion. This takes as many rounds as the champion to be copied costs in gold, reduced by Hwei’s higher star rating.
  • Great (1): After 3 abilities, Wukong enhances his weapon and thus alters his abilities.
  • Lover (1): Switches between Rakan and Xayah depending on whether the champion is placed in the front or back two rows.
TFT Set 11 - Rakan
Rakan fights at the forefront while Xayah supports him from the sidelines.

TFT Set 11: All Champions at a Glance

As usual, there are 5 price categories. Here are the champions you can add to your team:

  • 1 Gold: Kobuku, Kha’Zix, Malphite, Darius, Garen, Sivir, Ahri, Yasuo, Rek’Sai, Caitlyn, Jax, Cho’Gath, Kog‘Maw
  • 2 Gold: Teemo, Neeko, Qiyana, Yorick, Lux, Riven, Zyra, Kindred, Janna, Gnar, Shen, Aatrox, Senna
  • 3 Gold: Tristana, Zoe, Soraka, Yone, Alune, Amumu, Zoe, Aphelios, Thresh, Diana, Illaio, Volibear, Bard, Tham Kench
  • 4 Gold: Annie, Sylas, Ashe, Galio, Syndra, Lee Sin, Ornn, Syndra, Morgana, Kayn, Kai’Sa, Lillia, Nautilus
  • 5 Gold: Wukong, Sett, Lissandra, Irelia, Sett, Udyr, Xayah and Rakan, Azir, Hwei

Who is this? You may have come across the names Kobuku and Alune. These are not classic champions from League of Legends. Alune might be familiar to Aphelios players as she is his twin sister, who will now have her own appearance in TFT. Kobuku, on the other hand, is a bearded Yordle, who is being introduced in TFT for the first time.

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Will there be augments and portals?

Portals and augments will also continue to be part of TFT.

  • With Set 11, 46 new portals and over 100 new augments are introduced into the game.
  • However, there is a chance that portals may now be replaced by an encounter at the beginning of the game.

Overall, there will be plenty to discover and experiment with again. With the introduction of encounters, the game should become even more diverse and unpredictable, ensuring that no round plays out the same. Are you already looking forward to the new set? Which traits do you want to try first? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

After long believing the hype was dead, MeinMMO author Schuhmann has also fallen into the pull of Teamfight Tactics. Here you can find out how it happened: I fell for a free-to-play game while on vacation that I laughed at a colleague for 4 years

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Source(s):
  1. leagueoflegends.com
  2. dotesports.com
  3. mobalytics.gg
  4. metatft.com

PS5 Pro: Big leak supposedly shows technical data, but PC players could be the big winners of the upgrade

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A major leak allegedly reveals the technical specifications of the PS5 Pro. MeinMMO explains what is behind the leak regarding the PS5 Pro. Especially PC gamers are likely to benefit in the long run if AMD does not only use its technology in the new PS5.

Where does the leak come from? The well-known leaker Tom Henderson reported on InsiderGaming about the possible leak of the technical specs of the PS5 Pro. Tom Henderson is considered very reliable when it comes to leaks. However, you should take the mentioned data with caution.

The leak in detail:

  • Memory: 576 GB/s (18GT/s). In comparison, the regular PS5 only offered 448 GB/s (14 GT/s).
  • CPU: 3.85 GHz, 10% more performance when using the High CPU Frequency Mode
  • GPU: 33.5 Teraflops
  • 2-3 times better ray-tracing performance
  • Support for resolutions up to 8K is planned for future SDK versions
  • AI accelerator that supports 300 TOPS for 8-bit calculations / 67 TFLOPS for 16-bit floating-point calculations
  • PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Upscaling)

Where are the biggest changes? Most changes actually occur in the graphics chip. While the performance of the CPU remains almost identical, aside from the High CPU Frequency Mode, the performance of the GPU is supposed to increase significantly. After all, we are talking about an additional performance of up to 45%.

According to another leak, a new Zen-4 processor and RDNA3 graphics are supposed to be installed in the PS5 Pro. AMD is already using Zen 4 in its very successful Ryzen processors of the 7000 series.

What is PSSR? The graphics chip is supposed to offer PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Upscaling). This is an upscaling and anti-aliasing technology that is supposed to provide a dedicated architecture for machine learning and an AI accelerator. This is reminiscent of AMD’s FSR or NVIDIA’s DLSS, but is intended to be a standalone technology. Simply put, it calculates games in low resolution and then upscales them to full resolution. This saves processing power and especially older graphics cards benefit from upscaling.

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The PS5 leak is also exciting for PC gamers

What does this have to do with PCs? PC gamers could benefit from this upgrade in the long run. If AMD really manages to significantly increase ray-tracing performance on its chips, then players who currently have an AMD graphics card in their computers could benefit from this as well. So far, NVIDIA has always been ahead of AMD in performance with ray tracing activated.

The hardware in consoles is only partially comparable to the hardware in gaming PCs, but AMD relies on the same architecture, namely RDNA 2, for both the PS5 and RX 6000 series graphics cards. Consoles also have the advantage that the individual components are perfectly matched to each other.

For graphics cards, we have now reached the RDNA3 architecture. Here, AMD is using modular chiplets for graphics cards for the first time. Whether the new PS5 Pro will also use a modular chip like the RX 7000 models is still unknown. Both AMD and Sony are tight-lipped about this. It is also unknown whether AMD is already working on a completely new architecture that it will specifically adapt for a PS5.

If AMD presents major changes now, it could also mean good news for PC gamers looking to buy an AMD graphics card in the future. Because major and successful changes in graphics architecture will eventually also reach PCs. And a significantly improved ray-tracing performance is likely to greatly reduce the gap to NVIDIA.

You can find the best graphics cards you can currently buy at MeinMMO:

The best graphics cards in gaming for every budget 2024

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Builder shows his self-built suitcase PC for 1,400 euros, uses an unbreakable case

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A player has built a unique suitcase PC. The highlight of the project is the 3 screens that are stored together with the mini-gaming system in a hard-shell case.

Portable gaming systems in the form of laptops or mobile game consoles are abundant. Meanwhile, individual hobbyists are also attempting their own version of a handheld..

A tinkerer has now taken a step further and built a custom suitcase PC. His portable “battlestation” in a hard-shell case consists of a mini-PC to which three screens are connected.

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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”

Mini gaming PC with 3 screens in suitcase format

What kind of computer is this? The suitcase PC of user WraithXt1 includes a mini-PC that provides enough power for gaming at low to medium details at resolutions from 720p to 1080p and thus, at first glance, offersmore FPS than a gaming PC for 1,800 Euros.

In a post onReddit, the tinkerer shares several pictures of his project with the community. He shows not only the final result but also some photos during the assembly and states:

I’ve wanted to do this for years, but last year I found a PC that is fast enough and monitors that are thin enough to make it work!

WraithXt1 on Reddit

What components are included? The centerpiece is the EM780 mini-PC from manufacturer Minisforum for 730 Euros. The selected model features an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor, an AMD Radeon 780M graphics unit, and 32 GB of RAM. He does not provide details about the SSD.

The system includes 3 screens, of which 2 are foldable. He is said to have paid about 90 Euros per display. He does not provide details about the resolution. To connect a mouse and keyboard to the mini-PC in addition to the monitors, he uses 2 different USB hubs.

To power the PC on the go, WraithXt1 opted for a CUKTECH 20 power bank. All the mentioned components fit together in a NANUK 910 hard-shell case for about 70 Euros. According to themanufacturer, the case is said to be indestructible.

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What problems arose during the project? As the suitcase PC was his first design, he encountered some problems during assembly that needed to be solved. He refrained from making modifications directly to the mini-PC.

To charge the initially selected power bank, the connected PC had to be turned off first. For this reason, WraithXt1 chose a model that allows the mini-computer to remain on.

Attaching the monitors seemed to be a challenge. According to his statement, he needed several revisions for that. He said: “The monitor mounts were the worst.” Such problems were not encountered bya YouTuber with his portable PS5 in tablet format for example.

The interior of the suitcase PC (Source: imgur.com)

How long can you play on the go? According to his statements, the power bank’s power is sufficient to run the system for over two hours at maximum CPU and GPU usage, with all three monitors at maximum brightness. When surfing the internet, he achieves 4 to 6 hours of runtime.

The tinkerer, however, wants to design a second version of his suitcase PC with a longer mobile runtime. For this, he plans to rearrange the components inside to accommodate a second power bank.

Fortunately, the tinkerer decided to use a power bank to power his suitcase PC on the go. Had he relied on a streamer’s battery, it would probably have caused a huge mess in the case:Twitch streamer shows a crazy experiment, builds a working battery from a portion of chili

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Player defeats cheating NPC in Elden Ring, receives 100 million runes for it

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring there are many NPCs that you can meet during your journey in the Lands Between. One, however, is quite cunning and even steals from you when you least expect it. Who that is and how you can get your runes back, you can find out here.

What kind of NPC is this? It is Gostoc, the gatekeeper of Castle Stormveil. This clever fellow with only one hand wants to win your trust right at the start of your journey through the castle. He gives you the tip to take a detour instead of going straight through the gate to get into the castle.

A wise piece of advice, because players who ignore this will be shot at by many enemies and ballistae and killed. Despite his helpful gesture, you should not trust him, as he has his sights set on your runes. He steals from you as soon as you die and takes 30% of the runes you have dropped.

Despite his misdeeds, not all hope is lost. Because you can get your stolen runes back.

Did you miss the trailer for “Shadow of the Erdtree”? Then we have the perfect video for you:

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Elden Ring shows first trailer for the new DLC ‘Shadow of the Erdtree’

Player kills NPC – Gets 100 million runes

Where can I find the NPC? Gostoc can be found at the Site of Grace “Stormveil Main Gate” at the beginning of your journey. To do this, go right past the gate into the room with the two large tables. Gostoc is located at the wall on the right side of the room. So if you want your revenge now, you can take him out.

Later in your journey, however, Gostoc will change his position and often visit places that are hard to reach just to get your runes. The Reddit user Esbidee tracked down Gostoc at one of these locations to take revenge:

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He encountered Gostoc on the roof of a chapel near the wall of Castle Stormveil. After discovering him, he kicked him into the abyss, thus killing the scoundrel. To his surprise, Esbidee received over 100 million runes as a gift because Gostoc had stolen them from him over time.

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How does the mechanic work? The rogue Gostoc steals from you every time you die near Castle Stormveil. However, he doesn’t steal a random amount of runes but always 30% of the total amount you had in your pocket at the time of your death.

The interesting thing here is that Gostoc works like a bank. So if you haven’t dealt with this rascal yet, you can use him to stash your many runes to retrieve them later if you need runes. This way, they do not get “lost”.

Did you know that Gostoc is such a pickpocket, or have you been wondering why you lose so many runes in Castle Stormveil? Let us know in the comments!

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Fortnite: 21-year-old escapes long ban – Twitch allegedly mistook stuffed animal for dog

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The 21-year-old streamer Rani “Stable Ronaldo” claimed to have received a long ban from Twitch on March 14. However, he was unbanned after just 2 days. The player and streamer of the online shooter Fortnite explains the reason for the ban and why it was shortened.

Who is he?

The streamer Clix is closely friends with Ronaldo, and he also treated himself to a sports car:

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Streamer says: Twitch confused stuffed animal with real dog

This is the new development: The ban of Stable Ronaldo was lifted by Twitch on Sunday, March 17. At that time, he had been banned for 2 days and 18 hours.

In a Twitch stream on Sunday, March 17, Stable Ronaldo explains the reason for the ban and for his unbanning.

According to Stable Ronaldo, he was banned by Twitch – originally for a longer time – because he mounted a stuffed animal, and Twitch thought it was a real dog:

„Many of you have wondered: Why was I banned? Uhm. I mounted a stuffed animal and they thought I was mounting a … dog.”

The streamer held up the white plush dog to the camera and said that it was the last time the viewers would see it.

He said that the ban was actually much longer, but “We managed to get it down.” He thanks Twitch for understanding that they made a mistake here.

What kind of clip was that? The clip that Stable Ronaldo might be referring to is probably this Twitch clip, which was made 22 days ago. However, it is clearly visible that it is a stuffed dog and not an Alinity situation.

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Is Twitch really that stupid or is the streamer just playing everyone?

What’s behind it: It is unclear whether Twitch really made such a serious mistake and confused a stuffed animal with a living being – or if Stable Ronaldo is telling a strange story and was actually banned and unbanned for a triviality.

Ronaldo is exploiting a loophole in the system here: Twitch does not publicly disclose either the length of bans or the reasons for them, but leaves it to the streamer what he communicates to his viewers regarding a ban.

In the past, streamers like Disguised Toast have lied to their viewers and the public about the length and reason for a ban to gain attention.

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Destiny 2 has never had so few players on Steam: Compared to 2023, 3 out of 4 players are missing

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Destiny 2 has never had so few players as in February 2024 on Steam. From the already low value in January 2024, it decreased by another 16.5%. This marked the lowest point since the Steam release in October 2019. Compared to the previous year, the loot shooter has lost 72.7% of its players. MeinMMO author Schuhmann investigates the reasons behind this.

This was the previously low point:

  • Destiny 2 had its lowest player counts on Steam in November 2023. At that time, the game had an average of 33,486 players – but at least reached a peak of 94,423.
  • In February 2024, the average player count on Steam was now 32,567.
  • Worryingly: The peak of simultaneous active players was at 46,511, the lowest ever.

With such events, Destiny 2 cannot keep players engaged

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Update rhythm completely collapses at Bungie

What is the reason? The explanation for the low point is obvious: Bungie has broken its expansion rhythm.

Originally, Activision Blizzard had planned for Destiny to receive two DLCs throughout the year and a major expansion in the fall of a year or even a new installment.

With Destiny 2, Bungie – without the help of Activision Blizzard – changed this pace in 2018 to “One major expansion per year”. Paid seasons were to be released accordingly:

  • In 2019 and 2020, the “major expansions” were still released in the fall.
  • However, the Witch Queen was released in February 2022 – supposedly to avoid the strong shooter releases in the fall of a year, such as Battlefield or Call of Duty.
  • The qualitatively weak expansion Destiny 2: Lightfall was released in February 2023.

But even this pace could not be maintained with “The Final Shape” and the expansion had to be postponed from February 2024 to June 2024. There were layoffs at Bungie.

Content drought for a game that constantly needs replenishment

This is the problem: This four-month delay in the schedule has now led to a noticeable content drought, and this for a game that was actually designed to receive new content every 4 months, and with the new season model already appeared to stretch Bungie’s content.

Now, when Destiny 2 should actually experience a resurgence with the new DLC, there has instead been a significant drop in player numbers.

Compared to March 2023, Destiny 2 has currently lost 73% of its players on average. This means metaphorically: Of 4 people who played Destiny 2 a year ago, only one is still playing today.

No wonder that Sony is also dissatisfied with Bungie, like before with Activision Blizzard, and how they run their business.

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This is the bitter part: The last two major upheavals at Destiny developer Bungie were always associated with the promise that the situation of Destiny 2 would improve:

However, both developments had negative effects on Destiny 2 in retrospect. One can now fear that Bungie only wants to somehow finish “Destiny” and is already focusing on its new games like Marathon.

The time until the release of “The Final Shape” the team wants to bridge with events:

Destiny 2 wants to reignite interest among veterans and free players with a major event – Here’s what we know

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My favorite racing game on the PS5 lets me be a child again, now you can get it for 6 €

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You can currently get some games for the PS5 for relatively low prices again. In one of the most fun racing games of the last few years, you can even save 85%, including a trip back to your childhood.

What game are we talking about? Hot Wheels Unleashed is a racing game from 2021, which you can play on the PS5, among other platforms. As the name suggests, you control the small Hot Wheels cars in this fast-paced game over tracks that will likely make any inner child happy.

In Hot Wheels Unleashed, you can face a story mode solo and complete various challenges to unlock tracks. Alternatively, you can race against a friend, online with multiple players, or try your hand at creating your own tracks.

Until when does the offer run? Currently, there is a promotion for Hot Wheels Unleashed in the PS Store. You can save a whole 85% if you buy the game until March 28, 2024.

This means you only pay €5.99 instead of the full price of €39.99. The Game of the Year Edition currently costs you only €11.99 instead of €79.99.

A sequel to Hot Wheels Unleashed was already released in October 2023, which you can see here in the trailer:

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Why should you play Hot Wheels Unleashed? I can definitely recommend Hot Wheels Unleashed. And not just for fans of fast racing games.

Who is writing here? Linda Knabe, a freelance author at MeinMMO, has been playing video games since her earliest childhood. She has given every genre a chance and even back then loved games that were considered more “typical for boys.” She has also played many racing games in her life.

If you, like me, loved pushing your little Matchbox cars across the carpet as a child, eventually moving on to self-made racetracks and then to the Carrera track, then Hot Wheels Unleashed might be the next logical step for you.

The game will definitely provide you with a lot of fun and will also make your inner child happy with its beautiful tracks. The tracks in the game are not only graphically incredibly well done but also creatively designed. They cater to almost every childhood fantasy.

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A racing game that promises me hours of fun

For me, Hot Wheels Unleashed has become my favorite racing game in recent years. Hardly any game in this genre can I play for hours with my girlfriend without getting bored.

I love that the little cars look realistic, that everything feels so real as if someone really built a giant racetrack on a skyscraper, and that the cars actually get scratches when you have accidents. So many little details make the game a hit for me. I keep discovering new little things that simply bring me joy.

Even the accidents are more fun than frustrating in this game. When you get thrown around or see your opponent fly out of the corner of your eye, it always brings a smile to my face.

Additionally, Hot Wheels Unleashed really offers fast-paced and fun gameplay. So much so that I always feel like other racing games are just somehow slow in comparison.

So if you’re looking not just for a trip back to your childhood, but for a good racing game for a few good hours of gameplay, this could be exactly the right offer for you.

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Trainer “betrays” his girlfriend in Pokémon GO – She asks: “Should I end the relationship?”

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A Pokémon GO trainer reports how her boyfriend betrayed her during an event and asks the community what she should do. They provide fantastic responses.

What kind of event is this? The Weather Week-event in Pokémon GO runs until Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Part of this event consists of two collector challenges where you need to collect certain Pokémon.

In one of these collector challenges, you must collect the different forms of Formeo, which is a large part of the event. The snow form of Formeo is rarer than the other forms and thus harder to catch. This can make completing the corresponding collector challenge more difficult.

A trainer on Reddit reports that she is having problems as well. And how her boyfriend left her in the lurch.

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What should I do? How can I move on?

What does the trainer say? The trainer reports on Reddit that she and her boyfriend have different sleep schedules. When he is still sleeping and she sees that a Pokémon nearby is one he also needs, she takes his phone and catches it for him as well. But her boyfriend doesn’t seem to reciprocate this favor. She writes:

“Should I end the relationship with my boyfriend over a Pokémon?

[…]

It happened this morning… in the early morning hours, I was sleeping, the cats were sleeping, the world was quiet. In my region, it was unusually warm for the season, and the hope of finding the last Formeo snow form was fading day by day. My boyfriend and I have slightly shifted sleep rhythms, and I am known for logging into his PoGO while he sleeps if I see something important he needs on the app.”

She then explains what her boyfriend did and asks the community how she should act now. She continues writing:

“And now, shortly after I woke up this morning, this man casually says: ‘Oh, hey, I caught a Formeo snow form this morning.’ Excuse me? I haven’t felt so betrayed in years… in decades… he knew I needed it too, and what did he do? Nothing. Zip. Nada. Zero. He left me and the sanctity of our relationship in the lurch.

What can I do? How can I move on? Will my heart be paralyzed in this moment of heartbreak forever if I don’t break up with him and try to move on?”

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What does the community say about it? In response to her question about what to do next in this situation, there are some comments from the community that are simply fantastic. A selection:

  • Release him into the wild, writes a trainer on Reddit
  • Wait until he falls asleep and trade it with yourself, suggests another trainer as a tip
  • These things need to be agreed upon in advance in a Pokémon relationship, thinks another commenter
  • Establish dominance. Ritual sacrifice, suggests another trainer on Reddit
  • I think that’s a legitimate reason for a breakup. I think a judge would see it the same way you do, writes another trainer

What do you think about it? What advice would you give to the trainer in this precarious situation? And how would you act yourself? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Also, there’s a lot going on in Pokémon GO in March. If you want to know which events are coming up in March 2024 in Pokémon GO, you can find an overview here.

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