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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Colorful action in the trailer of Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse

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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Source(s):
  1. collider.com

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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Baldur’s Gate 3 Temple of Shar Runthrough

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.

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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):
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  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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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.

Streamer says: He staged his ban on Twitch – Now wants to sell more sweaters

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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:

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

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

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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The MMORPG that shaped WoW is turning 25: A character has been online almost the whole time

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On March 16, 2024, EverQuest will turn 25 years old. The folks at Daybreak not only revealed what special events and gifts await all heroes of Norrath to celebrate this milestone, but there were also insights into exciting statistics and records.

What numerical games have the developers published? The statistics gathered by Daybreak reference the time from the release (March 16, 1999) to the 25th anniversary day. Here are the most exciting info nuggets:

  • Kiith is the character with the highest playtime, having been online for more than 8,331 days (over 22 of the total 25 years).
  • Over the course of 25 years, more than 9.32 million characters have been created.
  • 84 characters created on launch day are still active today.
  • In EverQuest, you can explore 880 zones and meet over 439,000 NPCs.

The WoW developers openly admit that they were inspired by EverQuest. Here is the iconic cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft:

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What does the community think of the numbers? On Reddit, the anniversary statistics were received with curiosity and amazement.

  • OrDuck 31 finds it “impressive” that 84 characters created on March 16, 1999, are still active.
  • IonHDG wonders how it is possible to be online in EverQuest for more than 22 years over 25 years. The user ahzzyborn has a clear opinion: “Some players just stay logged in, even when they are not playing, to increase their play days.”
  • Agares_Fraefolg stumbled upon the low number of total characters created. The community provides the explanation: When EverQuest was released, MMORPGs were cuddled into a rather small hardcore niche. Moreover, a direct successor was already released five years later.  
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What’s in it for me during the event? If you play EverQuest, you can look forward to the following bonuses and gifts:

  • 50 percent bonus experience until April 1, 2024
  • A royal silver crown for each character – available until April 20, 2024
  • A “Darkpaw Torch” ornament for all All-Access member characters – available until April 20, 2024
  • A heroic level 100 character per account for All-Access members – available until April 20, 2024
  • A “Goblet of Adventure II” per account for All-Access members – available until April 20, 2024

Additionally, the developers point out that this year some new content has landed on EverQuest’s live servers, including new quests and a raid challenge. More information can be found in the EverQuest and EverQuest 2 roadmap for 2024.

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New MMORPG uses everything you don’t want – Is extremely successful

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On March 12, 2024, the MMORPG Night Crows celebrated an extremely successful global release. In addition to Unreal Engine 5 graphics and the promise of massive battles, unfortunately, there are also various “buts.”

How successful was Night Crows at launch? The MMORPG from Wemade has been released in 170 markets since March 12, 2024, for PC and mobile devices. The influx of players was so high that the number of servers had to be increased from 24 to 54.

Supporting the hype were more than 600 streamers. Within the first three days, Night Crows was able to generate over ten million US dollars in revenue. This makes Night Crows the most successful game launch in Wemade’s history.

The free-to-play MMORPG MIR4 only achieved a fraction of the revenue in 2021.

Night Crows showcases the muscles of Unreal Engine 5 in the trailers:

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MMORPG promises large PVP battles and fights against PvE bosses

How does Night Crows justify the hype? At first glance, Night Crows appears, thanks to Unreal Engine 5, to be a technically elaborate MMORPG that promises ambitious features like fortress battles with up to 1,000 players.

Moreover, you can expect PvE fights against bosses, an action-packed combat system, climbing and gliding, as well as a selection of eight different subclasses such as Warrior with a two-handed sword, Warrior with a one-handed sword and shield, Hunter with a bow, Hunter with daggers, and so on.

What are the mentioned “buts”? One sticking point has already been mentioned: Night Crows is not only available for powerful PCs but also for Android and iOS devices. This automatically affects the technology, UI, and playability.

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Even more challenging is the payment model of the MMORPG. You can expect not only an in-game store with microtransactions but also a blockchain economy where you can purchase characters as NFTs or items in token form, for example.

There are also various other issues. Players criticize the faulty state of the game, the tedious XP grind, the boring quest design, pay-to-win elements, and the lackluster combat feel in the app stores.

Even Wemade’s last MMORPG, Mir4, was extremely successful on Steam but also implemented a controversial “pay-to-earn” mechanic, through which players could earn a cryptocurrency by grinding. However, such cryptocurrencies are often subject to extreme value fluctuations. Mir4 is also an MMORPG that subsequently suffered chronically from bots.

One can only hope that the enormous success of Night Crows does not trigger a new wave of generic multiplatform blockchain MMORPGs. The author of these lines can easily do without such genre representatives. What do you think?

By the way: In Korea, Night Crows took off last year like a well-oiled NFT machine

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EA has to cancel big e-sports event in Apex Legends: “The craziest thing I have seen in 15 years”

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In Apex Legends there was a hacking incident over the weekend that is unprecedented in esports. Professionals received cheats during the game from a hacker, leading Electronic Arts to cancel the tournament. Additionally, there are security concerns.

What is happening at Apex? On March 17, 2024, a hacker attack occurred during the finals of the NA Pro League Splits in Apex Legends, unlike anything the esports world has ever seen. A hacker distributed hacks to participating professionals in the middle of the fourth game of the day.

The tournament was originally supposed to determine the 12 North American teams that will represent their region in the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs in May. Now, EA has suspended the tournament indefinitely. It remains unclear whether the first three games of the day will also be declared invalid.

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Professionals cheat against their will

What kind of hack was it? Apex professional Noyan “Genburten” Ozkose was the hacker’s first target. He received a wallhack in the middle of the round, allowing him to see his opponents. The player repeatedly shouted that he was being hacked and raised his hands to show that he was not responsible for the cheats before leaving the lobby.

You can see the moment here:

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After the match was reset, Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen was also affected, seemingly equipped with an aimbot against his will. He tried to stay in the game despite the cheats, but the match was shortly thereafter ended by the admins.

ImperialHal and his teammate Verhulst tried to start a normal ranked match after the tournament was canceled, but both received bans – apparently due to the cheats used earlier.

On the official X account Apex Legends E-Sports, a message appeared on Monday night our time stating that the finals would be postponed indefinitely due to “compromised competitive integrity” and that more information would be released soon.

Despite the lack of official information, it is currently believed that the infamous hacker “Destroyer2009” is behind the attack in Apex circles. In the chat of affected professional Genburten, the message “Apex hacking global series by Destroyer2009 & R4ndom” appeared multiple times.

Little is known about the possible second hacker R4ndom at this time.

Community discusses security in Apex Legends

How is it being discussed? On platforms like Reddit and X, the topic is currently huge. There are several threads with hundreds of comments. Aside from potential security concerns, users are mainly discussing how unprecedented the incident is in esports:

  • Juicenewton248: “I’ve been watching esports for over 15 years and this is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in a live broadcast. […] I hope the PR from this incident will finally force Respawn to fix the damn game” (via Reddit)
  • mynameisrockhard: “As an ALGS fan, this is a real disappointment, but as a ‘drama queen’, it’s amazing to follow this development.” (via Reddit)
  • liveFromAC: “I wonder how you can’t just restart the [tournament] completely? I actually don’t care who wins […] but how do you continue like this?” (via Reddit)

Others also point out that this is exactly the reason why such events usually take place in the form of a LAN.

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What does this mean for Apex players? After the hacking attack, there are security concerns surrounding the battle royale. The X account Anti-Cheat Police Department states in a post that they spoke with the hacker. He reportedly used a so-called RCE exploit to gain access to the servers.

Such a vulnerability can allow hackers to install and execute malware remotely. Aside from cheats, ransomware could also be installed to completely lock a PC.

However, it is still unclear whether the problem relates to Apex Legends or the Easy Anti-Cheat itself. EAC is also used in Fortnite. So far, it is not known whether other games are affected.

Players, especially the affected professionals and streamers, are advised not to start Apex Legends or even uninstall it, as well as to change their passwords. Some users report finding viruses on their PCs, but in the general uproar it is not yet clear whether they are related to the RCE vulnerability.

Update 16:15 – There is now a statement on the official X account of Easy Anti-Cheat. It reports that they have conducted investigations. However, they are currently confident that no RCE vulnerability is being exploited in EAC. Therefore, the cause of the problem lies not with Epic’s anti-cheat software but with Apex Legends itself. It should therefore be safe to play other games with EAC. However, some gamers do not want to rely on that and announce that they will avoid all games with EAC until the issue is resolved.

Some users are currently discussing whether hacker attacks in online games have increased in recent years. In fact, there are currently also security issues in a completely different game: Pokémon GO: Trainers demand a long-overdue feature after hacker attack – “I wish for more security”

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Call of Duty: E-sport professional reveals colleague who smokes weed and plays high

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In North America, there was a controversy in the e-sport scene of Call of Duty: The 22-year-old Daunten “Sib” Gray accused a colleague of smoking weed and playing high on cannabis. His boss, Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, (31) said: If he plays that well on weed, he’d gladly smoke one with him. After all, nobody likes drug testers.

This was the controversy:

  • As reported by the US site Dexerto , Sib from the New York Subliners accused the best player of the LA Thieves, Daniel “Ghosty” Rothe (21), of smoking weed.
  • A Twitter user confronted the boss of the LA Thieves, Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, with this accusation: Ghosty was “high on weed” during official Call of Duty matches – he should take care of the problem before the league gets wind of it.
  • Nadeshot (profile picture) is not a suit-wearer. The club boss and founder of 100 Thieves is 31, a Twitch streamer, and was previously a shooter pro himself. Therefore, his reaction was different than expected.
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Nobody likes drug testers

This was Nadeshot’s reaction: The club boss wrote on Twitter that he had no idea if it was really true and if his player played on cannabis. But Ghosty had played so well all year that he felt like smoking with him. Moreover, it stands: Nobody likes drug testers. The Twitter user should “kick rocks, pal.”

Later, Nadeshot published another tweet where he said that they would smoke a little weed on Twitch in solidarity with Ghosty.

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How is this being discussed? Nadeshot received a lot of applause and agreement on Twitter for his casual handling of the accusation. People generally find it amusing how the 31-year-old former e-sports athlete and influencer deals with the allegations against his player.

The site Dexerto notes, however, that there are also some negative opinions about Nadeshot’s statements:

  • Twitch streamers would set a terrible example for children.
  • Such statements would lead to no one taking e-sport seriously.
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What’s behind this: Even though this all sounds funny and invites a chuckle: There has indeed been a rampant drug problem in e-sports for years, particularly in shooters and MOBAs like LoL, which should be taken seriously. However, it is not about cannabis, but about attention drugs like Adderall or Ritalin.

Even if Nadeshot’s reaction seems cool here and cannabis is legal in many states of the USA (and soon also in Germany), one should not make the mistake of treating all drugs or substance abuses the same. Especially since the e-sport of Call of Duty had a significantly more serious case of substance abuse just a month ago that made headlines:

CoD: Pro appears so stoned in interview that his team replaces him.

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Nightingale: Successful Survival Game on Steam Presents Roadmap – When Are New Features Coming?

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Nightingale have released their new roadmap. We will tell you when the features will come and how the highly anticipated offline mode is progressing.

What will be available in the game soon? The developers of Nightingale recently presented their new roadmap. It clearly shows which features are expected to come to the game soon. At the top of the roadmap, they are addressing the connection issues. This has started in the last patch and is expected to improve further.

Additionally, the developers aim to focus on some “Quality of Life” features, which are features that make the game more enjoyable for players. This includes, for example, a button to skip the tutorial, a way to sort items quickly in the storage, the ability to craft from the storage, queues for crafting, and the option to buy items from the “Guide” book once you have unlocked the “Essence” merchant.

When will the new content be released? The aforementioned “Short Term” contents are expected to find their way into the game in the coming weeks. In contrast, the “Medium-Term” contents will only be introduced into the game in the coming months. This includes the offline mode that players are eagerly waiting for.

Here you can watch a trailer for Nightingale.

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Nightingale Realmwalker – Trailer

The offline mode will likely take months

Why is it taking so long for the offline mode to arrive? The developers of Nightingale mentioned in their YouTube video regarding the roadmap that they still need to develop the offline mode.

Currently, the game processes one half of the data on the PC and the other half on the server. Therefore, it is not easy to simply process all data on the PC. However, the feature is expected to be completed in a few months.

Nightingale roadmap for 'Short Term'-contents and 'Medium Term'-contents

What else is to come? Other “Medium-Term” contents include additional questlines, new interesting locations, improved AI, and more features for the AI, new building components, and additional ranged weapons.

All these features, as well as the offline mode, will take time. The developers mention several months but do not want to commit to fixed dates in their entire roadmap. 

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The developers also have big goals in mind, but these will only be addressed later in development. This includes new biomes, weapons, and opponents, which we probably should not expect to see until next year. The current focus is on making the game better with simple means.

With the upcoming updates, the developers are mainly addressing the biggest criticisms of the game. In our article, we take a look at what the points of criticism are: Steam: Nightingale launches with mixed reviews: “I wanted to like the game, but it was a bitter disappointment”

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  1. PCGamer

A new fighting game is coming out in 2025 and takes you back to your childhood – Trailer now shows gameplay

Linda Knabe Linda Knabe Reading time 2 minutes

After 26 years, fans can look forward to a new installment in the fighting game series Fatal Fury. Now, there have been two trailers released announcing the release and introducing five characters.

What kind of game is this? Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the latest title in a fighting game series from the 90s. Some may also know this series by the name Garou.

With the new title, this series is getting its first sequel after 26 years, as the last title in the series was released in 1999. Now, the trailers not only announced a release window but also showed the first gameplay of five characters:

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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves shows first gameplay after 26 years

When is Fatal Fury: CotW supposed to be released? In addition to the trailer showcasing the first gameplay and introducing five characters, the announcement trailer was released almost simultaneously on the official YouTube channel SNK (via YouTube).

This also revealed the planned release window. Therefore, we can currently assume that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is set to be released in early 2025. However, the platforms on which you can play it are still unknown.

What does the gameplay trailer show? The gameplay trailer introduces five characters and showcases their gameplay. Not only do they present the characters and their play styles, but also their English voice actors. At the same time, the trailer was uploaded with Japanese voice actors as well.

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Trailer introduces the first five characters

  • Rock Howard (voiced by Griffin Puatu in English, Yuma Uchida in Japanese)
  • Terry Bogard (voiced by Micheal Schneider in English, Takashi Kondo in Japanese)
  • Hotaru Futaba (voiced by Suzie Yeung in English, Manaka Iwami in Japanese)
  • Tizoc (voiced by Jalen K. Cassell, Hikaru Hanada in Japanese)
  • Preecha (voiced by Mia Paige in English, Chika Anzai in Japanese)

The trailer showcases the different fighting styles of the characters. Here you see them engage in action-packed battles against each other. The trailer also highlights some of the larger attacks, which are initiated with short sequences.

For instance, Tizoc uses his size to attack his opponents and slam them into the ground in a good wrestler fashion. Rock Howard rocks his opponents with massive punches, and Preecha skillfully uses her fist and footwork.

The battles are accompanied by fitting comic-style effects. Both acoustically and visually, the action of the game is emphasized, as you probably expect from most good fighting games in this style.

Another game wants to revive the old genre: PS5: “My childhood is back” – A new game connects to one of the most legendary fighting games of all time

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Player wants to change cooling because his gaming PC is extremely hot – is shocked when he sees his CPU

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A gamer explains that he has been struggling with high temperatures in his gaming PC for months. For this reason, he wanted to replace his cooling system now. But he is surprised when he sees his processor, which is completely caked and dirty. Some say they have never seen something like this in 20 years.

A gamer has reportedly been battling significant heat issues in his computer for months. He wanted to resolve the issue by replacing his old cooler with a new system (via reddit.com). However, after dismantling the old water cooling system, he sees that his CPU has taken on a very strange color. He himself writes in another post:

I will probably replace the m22 cooler, as it [the cooling] runs hot, damn hot. I haven’t seen any leaks; it’s as dry as a bone.

The pump has stopped working; I think it’s a result of the excessive heat. And yes – thermal paste can withstand much higher temperatures, but that might be why it has such a strange color.

Community speculates on improperly mounted cooling

What is the problem? A user explains that he probably did not mount his cooling system correctly. As a result, dirt may have gotten into the thermal paste, contaminating it and ultimately lowering the cooling performance.

He himself writes that the thermal paste is about three or four years old. Only in the past month did the temperatures rise so sharply that his computer kept shutting down. He suspects it could have been “a slow leak of coolant that caused the browning, but the cooler was bone dry when I removed it, so I’m not sure.” He had removed a plastic part from the CPU and the cooler beforehand.

Is there something positive as well? Yes, the player explains that the manufacturer NZXT refunded him the money for the cooling system, even though he had used it for four years:

NZXT was actually kind enough to accept a return/replacement, even though I bought it four years ago. I’m pretty satisfied with them.

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Why should high temperatures be avoided? Hardware tends to run significantly slower under high temperatures. This is because the processor and graphics card throttle their performance to cope with the heat or shut down in emergencies to protect components.

Moreover, some components wear out faster under high temperature fluctuations or at very high temperatures. Therefore, many gamers try to keep the temperatures and possible fluctuations within limits, often utilizing extensive air cooling or opting for an AIO water cooling system.

If you are struggling with high temperatures in your PC, check out the following guide here on MeinMMO. Here you will find tips and tricks on how to keep your gaming PC cool:

8 Tips to Keep Your Gaming PC Cool and Make It Faster

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