After 12 years and 600 million euros, the release of the MMORPG Star Citizen ‘will sparkle on the horizon’ should come

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

The development of the sci-fi MMORPG Star Citizen is now reminiscent of The NeverEnding Story. After 12 years and more than 600 million euros in revenue, the boss now announces that a release announcement should be imminent.

What’s going on with the release of Star Citizen? The sci-fi MMORPG and its solo campaign Squadron 42 have been in development for over 10 years and have consumed enormous amounts of money during that time.

Star Citizen was announced in September 2012 with a crowdfunding campaign. However, production had already begun in 2011. Since then, nearly 670 million US dollars have been raised, which is about 610 million euros. A large portion of this revenue comes from the sale of virtual ships, for which some players dig deep into their pockets.

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Despite all this, the MMORPG is still in alpha. Some gamers are very critical of the development of Star Citizen: After such a long time and money, the game is still merely a tech demo and offers no proper multiplayer or single-player experience.

Some even doubt whether Star Citizen will ever see a full release.

After a successful test last weekend, Chris Roberts, the head of developer Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), now talks about plans for 2024 in a blog post.

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Star Citizen Alpha 3.22 Trailer

2024 should be a big year for Star Citizen

What does the boss say? After reflecting on the past year 2023, Roberts discusses what 2024 holds for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

  • Squadron 42 should transition from “Feature Complete” to “Content Complete” in 2024: This corresponds to leaving alpha and entering beta phase. Moreover, they are working on integrating features developed for Squadron 42 at an “accelerated rate” into the MMO part of the game, the “Persistent Universe”.
  • Furthermore, Star Citizen itself is expected to go into Alpha 4.0 in 2024. This version will include “server meshing” technology as well as the “lawless wasteland” of the “Pyro” system.
  • However, first there should be Alpha 3.23, which is set to be launched in April 2024 and will be one of the most extensive updates so far.

What’s the current situation with the release? Roberts further explains that Alpha 4.0 is not yet the “final goal” of Star Citizen. Rather, the developer is even already talking about a 1.0 release, in Roberts’ words: A commercial release that is no longer in alpha or early access.

Although there is currently no release window for the 1.0 version, a roadmap should be provided throughout the year that further elaborates on “the vision and execution plan”. Currently, “Star Citizen 1.0 glimmers on the horizon,” says Roberts.

“In a marathon, they say, the last mile is the hardest, but to quote the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, ‘What we do now echoes in eternity,'” he further says.

The mentioned roadmap was leaked earlier this year. What it contained can be found with the colleagues at GameStar.

What else is new? The post also mentions a restructuring within CIG, which includes a controversial plan to relocate the “Star Citizen” team in Los Angeles to other regions, particularly Manchester, England, Austin, Texas, and Montreal, Canada.

One employee saw disguised mass layoffs in this, as it would be difficult for many employees to leave the state or even the country with little or no notice.

The restructuring also brought the departure of Todd Papy as director of the “Persistent Universe Live,” who worked on Star Citizen for 9 years. Rich Tyrer will now oversee the development of Star Citizen and Squadron 42 alongside Roberts as Senior Game Director.

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Announcements are met with skepticism

How is this being discussed? In the gaming subreddit, a thread about the announcements has already garnered over 1,200 comments in 21 hours. Many respond with mockery: The release is probably only a few years away now and we only need a few million more to perfect the facial features and a flatulence system, for instance.

The reddit user “Warcrimes_Desu” sums up the entire dilemma of Star Citizen: The game is indeed an incomplete and bug-ridden mess, but there is absolutely nothing comparable. No other game allows for such seamless space piracy.

Other users see this quite cynically:

  • jetude19 writes: “I built my computer for this game. I have now built 3 more computers and it is still not out.”
  • Sirus_Griffing: “Alpha Centauri is also a sparkle. Maybe we will get there before [Star Citizen] actually releases.”

Some users even point out that Elon Musk has already launched actual rockets with his SpaceX program for less money than what Star Citizen has consumed so far. A rocket launch currently costs about 100 million US dollars – about 1/6 of Star Citizen’s revenue (via as).

Currently, many gamers seem rather skeptical about whether they will witness an actual release of Star Citizen. However, it is still evident that many can indeed be enthusiastic about the idea of the MMORPG. Now CIG just has to deliver.

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5 Series like Breaking Bad

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

We have collected series that are similar to Breaking Bad in a list. We present 5 series to you if you are fans of Breaking Bad and Walter White.

What are these series? Since Breaking Bad not only revolves around the plot in the drug milieu but also focuses on Walter White and strong character-driven stories, not all the listed series are classic mafia stories.

To ensure a good mix, there are also series with strong main characters that do not necessarily have anything to do with organized crime or drugs. Additionally, a high IMDb rating was relevant for the selection.

Anyone interested in more mafia stories should check out this list: 5 series like Peaky Blinders

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1. Ozark

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Ozark – Teaser for the drama series with Jason Bateman, in which he has to launder drug money

Family man Martin Bryde lives a rather unremarkable life with his 2 children and his wife Wendy. Professionally, he works as a financial advisor. However, due to unfortunate events, he has to launder drug money for a huge Mexican cartel. For this, the family moves from Chicago to Missouri Ozark.

On paper, the series is very close to Breaking Bad. A normal family man becomes increasingly involved in drug businesses. The special aspect of Ozark is Jason Bateman, who plays superbly here, and the setting in the swamp area of Ozark, which is a nice change from the familiar big cities.

On IMDb, Ozark has a very good rating of 8.5 out of 10 stars.

2. The Sopranos

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English trailer for the mafia series ‘The Sopranos’ from 1999

When talking about series like Breaking Bad, The Sopranos cannot be forgotten. The series, together with The Wire and Twin Peaks, established the structure in which series are still shown today. The series revolves around Tony Soprano, the boss of a famous mafia family in New York.

The big highlight in The Sopranos is the many characters. Above all, James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano. He manages to make Tony seem sympathetic and relatable at one moment, but then cold and evil in another. To this day, the series is a masterpiece and can compete with current productions.

On IMDb, The Sopranos has a great rating of 9.2 out of 10 stars.

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LoL: A well-known support champion has suddenly become really strong, even though he hasn’t been changed at all

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The meta in League of Legends doesn’t change only due to buffs and nerfs. Sometimes, it’s enough for one champion to be strong for another to become strong as well. This is currently the case with Janna, who hasn’t been buffed but is nonetheless performing exceptionally well right now.

Janna is a classic enchanter support in LoL, who has been on the Rift since 2009. Recently, she has been a rather inconspicuous support: although she performed solidly, she hasn’t been seen often. However, she is currently thriving when looking at her statistics.

On U.GG, she has a win rate of 52.49% across all ranks. Only Zyra performs better at 52.68%. Even at higher ranks (Emerald and above), she boasts a very good win rate of 52.78%, placing her at number 3. What’s interesting is that Janna became this strong without any changes. This is largely due to the other champions.

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Janna is a good pick against many champions

Janna shines when it comes to disengaging. This means she can effectively keep enemies at bay. All her abilities are good for this. With her Q, she can knock multiple enemies into the air. Her W slows down enemies, and her passive allows her teammates to move faster. Her ultimate can toss all enemies away during a large enemy attack and heal her teammates.

These tools are useful in the current meta. Some of the most played supports right now include champions like Nautilus, Leona, Maokai, or even recently Camille. All champions that try to pull you and your ADC in or engage on you. Janna can counteract this.

Even against popular junglers like Kayn, Lee Sin, Briar, or Nocturne, Janna’s abilities are really effective. Against ranged champions like Zyra, Brand, or Vel’Koz, her current build is interesting.

Instead of items like Moonstone Renewer or Ardent Censer, she first builds the support item into Zaz’Zak’s Realmspike. When she deals damage with an ability, an explosion occurs, dealing damage based on the opponent’s maximum health. This is effective against tanks like Maokai or Nautilus.

After that, she builds Imperial Mandate to enhance her ADC’s damage and Mejai’s Soulstealer to increase her own damage. This is followed by enchanter items like Shurelya’s or Redemption. Janna is played aggressively in this role, not defensively, always with the option to get out quickly while still applying pressure on the bot lane.

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According to current information, Janna will not be nerfed in the next patch, which suggests she will continue to be successful. For many, the support position is currently a difficult topic, as many annoying champions make life hell for players. Particularly one cursed tree: LoL: One champion performs so well as a support on the bot lane that players are calling for a nerf

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Many players are disappointed with the new ‘Star Wars’ collection on Steam – better get one of the best games for 4€

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection on Steam is currently a huge disappointment for many fans. Instead of these games, fans of the franchise should rather play another game that is currently available for €4.

Why is the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection being criticized?

  • This collection unites the old Battlefront games in one collection
  • New servers and 64-player large battles were promised
  • Many players purchased the game in their excitement
  • However, there were massive server problems at release, and many couldn’t even play the game

On Steam, the game has a disastrous user rating of only 20% with nearly 5000 reviews as of March 16, 2024. The launch state, in particular, is criticized. Most players bought the game for multiplayer, and the server issues are ruining that experience.

This is particularly frustrating because there were already previous versions of the game on Steam. Many players hoped for an enjoyable experience, after the third part was canceled years ago. Anyone who still has a strong desire for Star Wars can play one of the best games of the franchise on Steam for €4.

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€4 for a fun adventure in the Star Wars universe

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released in 2019 and was developed by Apex Studio Respawn Entertainment. The game is an action-adventure that takes place shortly after Episode 3. Cal Kestis is a Padawan who must flee from Order 66.

The gameplay roughly resembles Soulslikes. The focus is on 1-on-1 battles, exploring the world, and the likable characters. A major highlight is Cal Kestis himself. He is played by Shameless actor Cameron Monaghan, who does a good job portraying the young Padawan.

Although Cal is still inexperienced, he must quickly learn to become a true Jedi due to the terrible events.

Exploration is also a lot of fun and even reminds of Metroidvanias, as you learn new abilities, allowing you to explore further areas on the different planets.

For fans of the films, there are places and characters that are recognizable. The story is particularly entertaining because it doesn’t tell the classic Chosen One tale, but rather focuses on characters trying to survive in an increasingly threatening world.

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How much does Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order currently cost? Until March 21, 2024, you can purchase the game for €3.99 on Steam. The sequel to the game is currently available for €31.49. If you buy both in a bundle, both games cost only €31.93.

A third part will continue the story of Cal Kestis in the future. However, the next Star Wars game comes from Ubisoft and revolves around a criminal: New Star Wars game wants to let you experience the criminal underworld as an anti-hero

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WoW Cataclysm Classic: How to optimally prepare now

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

Since BlizzCon 2023, we know that WoW Cataclysm Classic is set to release in the summer of 2024. As the launch approaches, especially the heroes of Azeroth will fully engage in the revamped world, which is already preparing for the upcoming Cataclysm. We’ll tell you what you can do.

At some point in spring 2024, the pre-events for WoW Cataclysm Classic will start. In early summer, Azeroth will once again have to survive the Cataclysm caused by Deathwing. As compensation, there will be Worgen and Goblins, archaeology, reforging, and countless other innovations.

Once the launch of Cataclysm Classic is imminent, especially the players in the revamped world will fully engage as they prepare for the upcoming challenges. We’ll reveal in this guide what you can do in detail right now.

To get in the mood, here’s the beautifully staged cinematic trailer for Cataclysm Classic:

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WoW: Announcement Trailer for Cataclysm Classic

Master content that will soon disappear

The Cataclysm changes not only the face of Azeroth but also wipes out various current Classic content. Just think of the two raid challenges Zul’Aman and Zul’Gurub, which will return as heroic dungeons in one of the later phases of Cataclysm. Those who want to complete the associated raid achievements or secure the two mounts (Raptor and Tiger) must get moving.

Also no longer achievable in Cataclysm Classic are various raid achievements such as “The Undying” or “The Immortal” from Naxxramas, “Champion/Conqueror of Ulduar,” or the various tribute achievements for the Trial of the Crusader.

Also say goodbye to the achievements for the dungeon and raid emblems from Wrath of the Lich King Classic, achievements like “Timear predicts” and “Proof of Death,” as well as milestones for leveling weapon skills or obtaining Paladin mounts.

A complete list of all content that will disappear with Cataclysm Classic can be found on Warcraft Tavern.

WoW: Fast Zulian Tiger from Zul'Gurub.
Anyone who wants the fast Zulian Tiger from Zul’Gurub must get moving.

Prepare your main character and twinks

With Cataclysm Classic, the current class design/balancing of WotLK Classic will be turned upside down – also due to the “new” talent trees and fresh resources like the Hunter’s Focus or the Warlock’s Soul Shards.

If you are planning to switch to another class or already know that you want to actively play one or the other twink after the Cataclysm, then use the time until launch to reach level 80 and complete important milestones for your heroes.

Keep an eye on the pre-patch, which will already bring the modernized Azeroth and thus a fresh leveling experience for low-level characters, but also the two new races Worgen and Goblins.

Tip: Collecting resources such as ores and herbs will yield experience points in Cataclysm Classic. Speaking of …

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Choose and level your professions

This tip is not only relevant for new characters but also for players who want to use the currently best possible profession combinations for raids or PvP across all classes in WotLK Classic. It’s unfortunate if this means you’re using the same crafts on all characters. You can’t earn much gold this way at the start of Cataclysm Classic.

Additionally, with the next expansion, some profession advantages change. Mining becomes a solid choice for tanks, as the profession grants 120 stamina points. The herb gatherer’s Lifeblood provides you with a strong haste effect at the push of a button. And leatherworking … well … the buff for critical strike rating can actually be forgotten.

WoW Professions
Think carefully about which professions you level for WoW Cataclysm Classic.

Also important for the choice of professions: Even in Cataclysm Classic there are crafts that can only be performed with a specific cooldown (e.g., once a day or week). Assigning these professions to characters you won’t play much can generate a lot of gold with little effort.

We’re thinking of transmutation here: true gold from alchemists, the fire prism from jewel crafters, or the various tailoring CDs like dream cloth or the dream from Deepholm.

Another strong option, at least for the first phase of Cataclysm Classic: Inscription, which gives you access to the new Darkmoon cards and shoulder enchants.

Get your wardrobe in order

With Cataclysm Classic, transmogification and account-wide collections will come. If you want access to a large number of clothes after the Cataclysm, you should now primarily farm the armors and weapons that will vanish with Deathwing’s emergence.

WoW Cataclysm Classic Transmogification
WoW Cataclysm introduced us to transmogification. In Cata Classic, account-wide collections are available from the start.

Items that will soon no longer be available include weapons such as Blessing, Rhok’delar, or Quel’Serrar. Even in many normal dungeons in Azeroth, the loot tables of bosses and trash groups will be turned upside down.

Keep currency conversion in mind

With Cataclysm Classic, the developers are streamlining the currency tab. Instead of countless different emblems, there will only be Justice and Valor Points for PvE. In PvP, you will earn only Honor Points and Conquest Points.

Important for the transition from WotLK to Cataclysm Classic: Frost/Triumph emblems will be converted into Justice Points. For the rest, you’ll receive a few gold coins each. So you indeed have control over whether you receive a nice gold or Justice Points bonus for the upcoming adventure.

There is no choice in PvP currencies. Whether it’s Honor Tokens, shards of the Stonekeeper, Spirit Shards, Venture Coins, or the old Honor Points: You will always receive a certain amount of the new Honor Points in exchange.

By the way: The beta of Cataclysm Classic is running and more players are expected to be invited gradually

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Legendary actor refused to participate in a masterpiece, which turned out to be the right decision

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Clint Eastwood is an icon of film history, who with movies like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly or later Gran Torino proved that he is one of the best actors. However, he refused to act in one of the greatest films of all time, and that was the right decision.

Clint Eastwood has been one of the first major action heroes of cinema. With his Westerns such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly or A Fistful of Dollars, he was a significant figure in film history, even appearing in a film in 2021 with Cry Macho. For those still interested in Westerns in 2024, they can check out our Western list.

He even had the opportunity to appear in one of the most important films of all time. Francis Ford Coppola wanted to cast the actor for Apocalypse Now, but he refused, which was the right decision.

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I don’t want to be away that long.

Francis Ford Coppola had many problems during the filming of Apocalypse Now. Just finding the actor for Captain Willard became an issue. Several actors were approached for the role: Steve McQueen, Al Pacino, James Caan, Nick Nolte, Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, and Robert Redford. All declined. Clint Eastwood was also approached for the role, which ultimately went to Martin Sheen.

He mentioned this in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Although Eastwood was familiar with the source material in the form of the book Heart of Darkness, he was not convinced by the project. However, the biggest aspect that made the role unappealing to him was the shooting time. Eastwood would have had to shoot for 16 weeks in the Philippines.

Subsequently, Steve McQueen called the actor and asked why he didn’t want the role. Eastwood replied that he thought he would take the role. However, McQueen wanted the role of Kurtz, which ultimately went to Marlon Brando. The shooting time played a role here as well:

He says, well, I get the same money, but I only have to work for two weeks.

Eastwood explains why McQueen wanted the role of Kurtz (via The Hollywood Reporter)
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A good decision by Eastwood

For his health, the decision not to participate in Apocalypse Now was wise. As Der Spiegel reported in 2015, the filming was a huge disaster. In 1976, a typhoon ravaged the Philippines, delaying the filming by 6 weeks. Martin Sheen suffered a heart attack, and there were reports of animal slaughters, drug abuse, and a near-death experience by Coppola.

In addition to the massive costs, the filming lasted for 34 weeks. Nowadays, the film is regarded as a masterpiece and has won three Golden Globes, a Palme d’Or, and two Oscars. The film won Oscars for Best Sound and Best Cinematography. Additionally, the film received six nominations. In many film productions, the selection of a lead actor takes time. This was also the case with Die Hard: Stallone, Eastwood, and Schwarzenegger declined a film that shaped action cinema for decades.

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EA FC 24: Season Pass brings strong card of Kolo Muani into play – Here’s how to get it

Marc Engelbrecht Marc Engelbrecht Reading time 2 minutes

On the occasion of Ultimate Team’s 15th birthday, EA has released new special cards in FC 24. Among them is Kolo Muani, a familiar face from the Bundesliga, who is only available in a very specific way. We will tell you how to get his card as quickly as possible.

This is the situation:

  • EA Sports has introduced another special item for former Bundesliga player Kolo Muani with the launch of the new Season Pass.
  • The upgraded version of the PSG striker is part of the Ultimate Birthday promo and comes with a significant stats and Weak Foot upgrade, making him perfectly two-footed (five stars).
  • However, the 90-rated card is only available as an Objective and must therefore be earned through gameplay.

Since Kolo Muani can enhance some teams due to his stats and links, we show you how to quickly obtain his birthday version.

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Complete Kolo Muani Objective as quickly as possible in FC 24 – Here’s what you need to do

This is how the Objective is structured: The Kolo Muani Objective can be found under the “Seasonal” tab and consists of a total of seven individual tasks that will earn you not only the striker but also seven packs and 3500 XP. A highlight is an untradeable 85+x2 Rare Gold Players Pack.

These conditions must be met: To start the tasks, you first need to grind and work your way through the Season Pass.

Only after you have unlocked the three available Ultimate Birthday cards from Bellerin (Level 10), McKennie (Level 20), and Insigne (Level 30), can you get started.

This is how to get Kolo Muani the fastest: Since a total of 30,000 experience points are required to reach Level 30, it is important that you complete as many daily and weekly tasks as possible. Completing these via Rivals and Squad Battles will earn you additional XP from the weekly rewards.

Once you have reached the mentioned level, you will only need to play 15 matches in Rivals, the Weekend League, or Squad Battles (at least semi-pro difficulty) to enjoy the PSG star. Due to the game duration, we recommend the offline mode here.

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Now, assemble a powerful team around the aforementioned trio, as they must partially be in your starting lineup. Then it gets serious.

Over the 15 matches, you may concede a maximum of two goals four times. In addition, you need to provide three assists with Bellerin, score six goals with Insigne, and deliver two goals and one assist with McKennie.

Follow these steps, and you can test Kolo Muani for yourself soon. If you want to know what other Ultimate Birthday cards EA has released on the 15th birthday, we recommend checking out our overview article.

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YouTube: One of the most successful influencers warns against dropping out of school to become a content creator

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

James MrBeast Donaldson (25) is arguably the most successful YouTuber ever. Many fans dream of following in his footsteps. However, the 25-year-old warns against making hasty career decisions.

Who is MrBeast? James “MrBeast” Donaldson is an American YouTuber known for his extravagant and expensive videos, but also for his philanthropic content. In November 2022, he surpassed PewDiePie and has since officially been the “King of YouTube”.

By now, MrBeast is the first individual with over 200 million subscribers on YouTube and owns the channel with the second most subscribers overall. He owes this in no small part to a special strategy that allowed him to grow significantly in 2023.

Despite – or perhaps because of – his unprecedented success, the content creator warns against trying to emulate him.

The Luxembourger “LetsHugo” became one of the biggest streamers on German-speaking Twitch after dropping out of school. However, MrBeast warns against making such decisions rashly.

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He dropped out of school because streaming was more important to him – The success of LetsHugo

“For every person who makes it, there are thousands who don’t”

What does MrBeast say? In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the YouTuber warns against giving up a secure career too hastily to become a content creator. He wrote on March 15, 2024:

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It is painful to see people giving up their jobs/dropping out of school to produce content full-time before they are ready. For every person like me who makes it, there are thousands who don’t. Please keep this in mind and be smart.

So MrBeast does not fundamentally discourage pursuing the dream of becoming a content creator. However, aspiring influencers should ensure that they can actually make a living from it before giving up an existing job or neglecting their education.

The 25-year-old compares the chance of becoming successful on YouTube and similar platforms in a humorous comment under his post to gambling: On the other hand, if one were to take out a mortgage on their house and gamble their wealth on roulette, he would support that (via X).

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But even those who have succeeded and are successfully producing content online sometimes struggle with their career choice. The young Twitch streamer Fibii wanted to become a federal police officer before. Now she is one of the most successful women on German Twitch, but she says: “Influencers have achieved nothing in life”

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The head of Palworld says the profits are “too big for a studio our size” and is open to a takeover

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The success of Palworld (Xbox, Steam) surprised not only numerous players and media outlets in January 2024 but also the developers themselves. Now the head of the development studio talks about the revenue and the future of the studio.

This is how successful Palworld is: The crazy mix of survival and Pokémon became a surprise hit on Steam and Xbox in January 2024. The title from Pocketpair, a rather small Japanese studio with currently 55 members, sold millions of copies and became one of the most played games on Steam.

  • Palworld sold 1 million copies within the first 8 hours after its early access launch. In total, it reached 25 million players by February 2024 – since some are playing it for free through Xbox Game Pass, this does not directly correspond to paying customers.
  • On Steam alone, Palworld sold approximately 15 million copies (via SteamDB). Due to regional pricing, exact revenue figures cannot be derived from this.
  • According to Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe, the development of Palworld cost 1 billion yen, roughly 6.1 million euros, but generated “dozens of billions of yen” in profit.
  • Furthermore, Palworld, with a peak of 2.1 million concurrent players, ranks second among the most played Steam games of all time (via SteamDB).

In an interview with Bloomberg (paid article), the head stated that the revenue is actually “too large for a studio of our size” and discussed the future plans.

Palworld has just announced its first raid, which will bring a new Pal into the game.

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The developers of Palworld showcase the 1st raid

What’s next for the Palworld studio? According to Mizobe, the sole owner of Pocketpair, the company is in negotiations to bring Palworld to other platforms outside of Steam and Game Pass. Additionally, they are “open” to partnership or acquisition offers.

However, the CEO emphasizes that they have not yet had discussions regarding a takeover with Microsoft. Microsoft announced shortly after the early access launch of Palworld that they wanted to support the developers with optimization and updates.

However, Mizobe apparently has no interest in giving up the indie status: “We are and will remain a small studio. I want to make several small games. Big-budget triple-A games are not for us.” Accordingly, they do not want to go on a big spending spree, hire more employees or move into fancier offices.

Moreover, Mizobe also has no plans to offer shares of Pocketpair on public markets.

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What does this mean for Palworld? The impact of a partnership or even a takeover on Palworld will likely only show over time. Given the previous sales, Pocketpair should at least have more than enough money to continue developing Palworld.

Many players were initially concerned that the survival game could be abandoned by the developers and remain stuck in early access forever. Because with the announcement of Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, which is reminiscent of the indie gem Hollow Knight, the studio wants to have four games simultaneously in early access.

So far, Pocketpair seems to be on the ball with Palworld – or rather the Palsphere. As announced in the roadmap from January 24, endgame content in the form of raid bosses is expected to come to the game in the near future. MeinMMO tells you what we know so far about the 1st raid.

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Game designer explains why she does not hire white employees

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

There is excitement in the USA about the new superhero video game “Black Panther” from Electronic Arts. A video clip is being hotly debated on reddit and Twitch. Streamer Asmongold once again leads the way in the protest. The context in which the developer speaks is being distorted.

What kind of clip is this?

  • The clip features Danielle Lalonders speaking. She is currently an “Associate Narrative Designer” for Cliffhanger Games. The studio is working with Electronic Arts on “Black Panther”.
  • However, in the clip, she is not talking about “Black Panther”, but about the game “ValiDate: Struggling Singles in your Area”, which was released on Steam in September 2022.
  • For the studio “Veritabel Joy Studios”, she works as a Lead Producer – in this role, she speaks in the clip.

Black Panther is a Marvel movie from 2018. In summer 2023, EA and Marvel announced a new single-player game about Black Panther (via GamePro):

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German trailer for Black Panther

This is what the designer says:

“I have a team of 21 people at ValiDate. That is a quite large team. For an indie team, it’s an incredibly large team. But who is in our team? ValiDate has a team that is mostly – that exclusively consists of people of color. We have no white people on our team.

I made that decision because I wanted to create a safe environment and I know: the best way to make the environment safe is to work with people who are like me. I am not saying that white people create an unsafe environment in the gaming industry. I am not saying that. I am saying that it is sometimes hard to work with white people because they think something is okay, but it is a microaggression.”

No one wants to deal with such difficulties when developing a game they love.

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Statement portrayed as “EA lead developer says”

What is important to know? This statement is being portrayed on social networks and in media reports (via dailymail) as “This is what the lead developer of EA’s new game ‘Black Panther’ says”.

However, this statement does not refer to this game. She did not make this statement in her capacity as an EA employee, but in a different context and in relation to a different team.

“ValiDate” is an indie game with consciously “diverse stories” – and not “Black Panther”, a game aimed at the mass market.

For “Black Panther”, the designer is also not a “Lead Designer”, but an “Associate Narrative Designer” – “Associate” is usually a job at a “somewhat better than entry-level” level. It can therefore be assumed that she is not in a position to make personnel decisions.

Discussion is heated

How is this being discussed? As one might imagine, the video in the embedded video game reddit is being critically discussed.

One user quips: “So, if the game flops, will they blame it on racism?”

Another user says: Don’t make a mistake here. The woman speaks only for herself and not for all black people.

Once again, Twitch streamer Asmongold has taken the lead in the “I am outraged” movement, portraying the clip with “EA developer explains why she doesn’t hire white people”.

He says it is clearly racist. One only has to imagine if black people were categorically excluded in hiring. He explains this to be probably illegal and the designer’s behavior to be “simply insane”.

His video on the clip has already received 540,000 views. In a second video, Asmongold’s editor clarifies that he “mistakenly” stated that the developer was the lead designer for Black Panther. In reality, she is just a Narrative Designer. However, the developer is called a “racist piece of shit” and they see themselves fundamentally in the right.

In a critical reddit thread that the editor refers to, Asmongold is accused of “ignorant rage baiting”. One user suggests that YouTube needs “Community Notes” like Twitter.

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What’s behind this: It was clear that the developer’s statement in the currently charged climate would spark such a reaction. But in her actual context, as the producer of an indie game, the statement probably would never have made such waves.

In her role as an EA employee, the designer likely would never have said something like that, because the situation is different, and presumably the EA PR machine would have exploded.

The debate is part of the current “Sweet Baby Inc” story, led by Asmongold, which criticizes a consulting firm for making video games artificially “woke” and then turning against a Steam group that criticized this behavior.

Amid this heated climate, stories like “Indie designer makes tiny game on Steam that is supposed to be diverse and doesn’t hire any whites” escalate into such a story.

“Black Panther”, a game that focuses on a black superhero, lends itself particularly well to such a debate:

Consulting firm under fire: What’s behind the accusations that Sweet Baby Inc makes games “woke”

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Helldivers 2: A special player has achieved everything after 200 hours – Now he helps others

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, the fight for democracy and freedom is not easy. Even on medium difficulty levels, the game can become challenging. However, a special player has one task left after 200 hours: to help other players.

Helldivers 2 is one of the surprise hits of 2024 and is especially known for its difficult missions that can be experienced in co-op with strangers or friends. When playing the game alone, you may encounter issues with missions even on lower difficulty levels.

If you don’t have a fixed group, you can activate the SOS beacon in the mission. In the mission selection, other players can then join random emergency signals. One special player has almost achieved everything and plays only to help other players. He is reminiscent of a special Elden Ring player.

A new war bond has been released with new gear:

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Helldivers 2 shows the new war bond ‘On the Edge of the Knife’ in a trailer

The Reddit user Mountain-Leader2722 posted a post titled I am that level 50 guy. In it, he explains that he has unlocked everything in the game after 200 hours. The only thing he can still unlock in missions are Super Credits.

However, he continues to play the game and has made it his mission to help other players. For that, he responds to SOS beacons. He explains that he will help players in every danger. Once he has completed the main task, he waits for extraction until you have completed all tasks in the mission.

At the same time, he also talks about a negative experience and appeals to players that if they activate an SOS beacon, they should not kick the helpful players from the lobby. You join the game to help other players. Current teammates are a major problem for many in Helldivers 2.

The community seems to like this hero, as the Reddit post has over 5000 upvotes and nearly 600 comments, most of which are positive.

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IGN compares this Helldivers player, who is named “.atsu” in-game, to a legendary player from the Elden Ring community. “Let Me Solo Her” became known on the internet for simply playing Elden Ring with almost no armor to help players with arguably the hardest boss in the game, Malenia. After 1200 hours, even this hero is finally retiring: Elden Ring: Community legend no longer wants to defeat Malenia for you: ‘I’ve had enough.’

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The daring outfit in the new game for PS5 should not only serve aesthetics but actually have an impact on the game

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The highly anticipated PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is already causing quite a stir before its release. After Sony apparently accidentally published a demo version and quickly removed it, the scandalous “Skin Suit” became the topic of the day – now it turns out: This thing is not just a fashion statement, but it actually affects gameplay.

What kind of outfit is this? On March 9, 2024, a demo for Stella Blade went live in the PS5 store for a short time. Although Sony deleted the apparently accidental release after about an hour and blocked existing accesses, it was enough for some users to get a first impression.

However, some players apparently did not get further than the outfit selection and the realization that they could climb up and down ladders (via X). The “Skin Suit”, a kind of flesh-colored catsuit, makes protagonist Eve appear almost naked and was the talk of the hour.

Now it turns out: Those who dress their character in the scandalous outfit risk not only looking like a weirdo but also making their virtual lives significantly more difficult.

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The action-adventure Stellar Blade shows the story trailer for PS5

Just Don’t Get Hit

What impact does the outfit have on the game? Those who could tear their eyes away from Eve and her model figure long enough in the demo to read the in-game description of the “Skin Suit” found an important hint. Translated, it says:

Skin Suits are outfits specifically from Mother Sphere. They cover the body of the Airborne Squad member and expand automatically or stretch depending on the situation. In other words, it is like a living skin. (The shield is deactivated when wearing this Skin Suit.)

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So when Eve is out and about in her, well, Eve costume, she is significantly more vulnerable to damage. For inattentive players, this can quickly mean death. X user ScourgeHH even speaks of a kind of “hard mode” for Stellar Blade when equipping the suit. In other words: Those who want to admire Eve almost naked should be good at dodging.

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The discovery is interesting in that it was previously assumed that the 30 promised outfits in Stellar Blade would be purely cosmetic. Now it turns out that at least the “Skin Suit” affects gameplay. It is unclear whether other outfits will have similar impacts on gameplay as well.

Curious players will have to wait until April 26, as Stellar Blade will be released on PlayStation 5 then.

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Pokémon GO: €1 Ticket for the Community Day with Flamiau – All Tasks and Rewards

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the Community Day with Flamiau takes place today, on March 16, 2024, where you can secure an event ticket with a special research. We at MeinMMO will show you what tasks and rewards await you.

What kind of ticket is this? Every month, the Community Day takes place in Pokémon GO. This is an event where you can encounter a previously determined Pokémon all over the wilderness. For today’s Community Day, you will encounter the Fire Pokémon Flamiau.

Besides the numerous spawns and one or two bonuses, a special research awaits you, which you can acquire as part of the paid event ticket. You can find this for about 1 Euro in your in-game shop.

Due to the time difference, the Community Day has already begun in other regions of the world. Trainers there already have access to the research and are sharing the content on social networks. With the help of the overview from LeekDuck, we have summarized the tasks and rewards of the research below.

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Special Research with Flamiau at Community Day 1/4

TaskReward
Land 5 good throws15 Pokéballs
Catch 15 FlamiauEncounter with Flamiau
Use 10 power-ups on Pokémon20 Flamiau candies

Stage reward: If you have completed all the tasks of this table and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 3,000 Stardust, one incense, and an encounter with Flamiau.

Special Research with Flamiau at Community Day 2/4

TaskReward
Send 10 Pokémon10 Nanab berries
Catch 15 FlamiauEncounter with Flamiau
Evolve 3 Flamiau30 Flamiau candies

Stage reward: If you have completed all the tasks of this table and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 4,500 XP, a Lucky Egg, and an encounter with Flamiau.

Special Research with Flamiau at Community Day 3/4

TaskReward
Land 3 great curveball throws15 Ultra Balls
Catch 15 FlamiauEncounter with Flamiau
Evolve a Miezunder50 Flamiau candies

Stage reward: If you have completed all the tasks of this table and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 4,500 Stardust, a Rocket Radar, and an encounter with Miezunder.

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Special Research with Flamiau at Community Day 4/4

TaskReward
Already completed!15 Hyper Balls
Already completed!Encounter with Flamiau
Already completed!2 silver Nanab berries

Stage reward: If you have completed all the tasks of this table and collected the respective rewards, you will also receive 5,500 XP, 3 special candies, and an encounter with Fuegro.

Is it worth buying the ticket?

What you need to know: Through the research, you will receive additional encounters with strong Flamiau, Miezunder, and Fuegro. In addition, valuable items such as incense, a Rocket Radar, a Lucky Egg, berries, or special candies are included, which together have a higher value than the actual ticket price.

So, if you were already planning to buy the items, you should rather go for the ticket. The tasks are also quick and easy to complete. If you’re not interested in the items or the additional encounters, you can still enjoy the C-Day without a ticket.

By the way: Today you have the chance to get a free C-Day ticket in some cities.

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Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Flamiau – How to make the most of the event today

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO the next Community Day featuring Flamiau is coming up. We show you what to expect and how to make the most of the event.

What kind of event is this? The Community Day is an event in Pokémon GO that takes place every month. During this event, there is a Pokémon that appears almost exclusively in the wild. Alongside this, the shiny rate of this Pokémon is greatly increased and there are additional bonuses that are active during the event.

In March 2024, Flamiau will take center stage during the Community Day. This starter Pokémon from Generation 7 is a Fire type and can evolve into Miezunder and then into Fuegro.

Update from March 16: We have added content regarding the special research for you.

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Community Day in March 2024 with Flamiau – Start & Bonuses of the Event

What? Community Day with Flamiau
When? Saturday, March 16, 2024 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exclusive Attack: Lohekanonade for Fuegro, if you evolve Miezunder into Fuegro by 10:00 PM
Bonuses:
– Increased shiny chance for Flamiau
– Triple catch experience points
– Double catch candy
– Doubled chance for XL candy starting from level 31
– Lures and incense last 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Snapshot surprises
– Field research with Flamiau
– PokéStop Showcases with Flamiau

Bonuses until 10:00 PM local time:
– An additional special trade
– 50% less stardust cost when trading

Additional content during the Community Day: It is common during Community Days that you can participate in 4*-raids after the actual Community Day. These run from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This time, Miezunder awaits you here. If you defeat it, additional Flamiau will appear around the gym for 30 minutes that you can catch.

Of course, there will also be a special research that you can purchase for about €1. You can find all tasks and rewards for the special research with Flamiau here.

Furthermore, for the first time, you have the opportunity to secure a free ticket for the research in selected cities. You can see how this works in the following post:

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Additionally, Fuegro will be able to learn the charged attack Dark Lariat of the Dark type starting from the Community Day.

Can Flamiau be shiny? Yes, you have an increased chance for the shiny monster. Here’s what it looks like:

Above you see the normal forms of Flamiau and its evolutions, below the shiny variants

Who is Flamiau worth it for?

For collectors: If you currently have neither Flamiau nor its evolutions in your Pokédex, this event is perfect for you. With the countless appearances of Flamiau, you can collect enough candies to evolve it.

Since the shiny chance is also significantly increased, you also have the opportunity to add the shiny variant of Flamiau and its evolutions to your collection.

For fighters: If you want to use Flamiau and its evolutions for battling, you will be disappointed. Unfortunately, Fuegro is not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

The situation is similar in the battle leagues. Fuegro does not play a role in any of the battle leagues. Here, you should resort to other Pokémon.

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The perfect preparation for the Community Day in March 2024

Make room: As is customary for Community Days, you should ensure that you have space in your Pokémon Box. This will save you the hassle of constantly sending Pokémon during the Community Day.

If your Pokémon Box is still full during the event, you can quickly sort out Pokémon with a trick.

Prepare your items: You can also prepare your items before the Community Day and gather the important items in advance.

  • Sufficient Poké Balls: Make sure to collect an adequate number of Poké Balls before the Community Day. How to collect Poké Balls in Pokémon GO.
  • Sananaberries: If you use Sananaberries when catching a Pokémon, you double the candies you receive upon capture. Since you already receive double candies during the event, you can obtain four times the amount of candies for a catch with a Sananaberry.
  • Incense and Lure Module: These two items help increase the number of Pokémon you encounter. If you activate either of the items during the Community Day, the duration will even be extended to 3 hours.

Which Mega Pokémon are worth it for the event? If you have a Fire-type Mega Pokémon active, you can enjoy an additional candy when catching a Flamiau. The following Mega evolutions are Fire-type and therefore worthwhile if you want to use this bonus during the Community Day.

  • Mega-Altaria
  • Mega-Charizard X or Mega-Charizard Y
  • Mega-Houndoom
  • Mega-Blaziken

What do you think about the Community Day with Flamiau? Are you excited for it, or would you have preferred another Pokémon to be the focus? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments and discuss with other trainers there. If you want to know which events are still upcoming in March 2024 in Pokémon GO, you will also find this information with us.

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Ultimate Birthday in EA FC 24 is live – All information and players in the overview

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

From FUT Birthday it now becomes Ultimate Birthday in EA FC 24. But what can we expect from the event besides a new name? We will tell you everything that is already known.

Update, March 15 at 7:00 PM: The Ultimate Birthday event is now live and all cards from Team 1 are known.

  • CF: Messi – 5 star Skill Moves and Weak Foot
  • CM: De Bruyne – 5 star Skill Moves
  • CF: Benzema – 5 star Skill Moves
  • ST: Morgan – 5 star Skill Moves
  • RW: Saka – 5 star Skill Moves and 4 star Weak Foot
  • RW: Saka – 4 star Skill Moves and 5 star Weak Foot
  • ST: Son – 5 star Skill Moves
  • CB: Araujo – 5 star Weak Foot
  • CF: Diogo Jota – 5 star Skill Moves
  • RW: Rodrygo – 5 star Skill Moves
  • RW: Rodrygo – 5 star Weak Foot
  • CM: Barella – 5 star Weak Foot
  • LM: Mead – 5 star Weak Foot
  • ST: Pajor – 5 star Skill Moves
  • CAM: Lavelle – 5 star Skill Moves
  • CAM: Lavelle – 5 star Weak Foot
  • CM: Milinkovic-Savic – 5 star Skill Moves
  • CB: Kimpembe – 5 star Skill Moves
  • RB: Boey – 5 star Skill Moves
  • LB: Gosens – 5 star Skill Moves
  • LB: Gosens – 5 star Weak Foot
  • LF: Felipe Anderson – 5 star Skill Moves
  • LF: Felipe Anderson – 5 star Weak Foot
  • CM: Stach – 5 star Skill Moves

Here you see the new Icon cards of the birthday event:

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What is Ultimate Birthday? Ultimate Birthday is the successor to the widely popular FUT Birthday Event. Traditionally, the birthday of Ultimate Team is celebrated in March – and this will continue, despite the name change.

To celebrate, there will likely be new special cards, SBCs, SBC players, packs, challenges, and evolutions again.

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When does the event start? The Ultimate Birthday Promo starts today, March 15 at 7:00 PM in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team.

What is special about the Ultimate Birthday cards? As the loading screen for the Ultimate Birthday event reveals, the event again focuses on 5-star upgrades. This means that improved cards will become available, with upgrades to their Skill Moves or Weak Foot.

Loading screen Ultimate Birthday

Additionally, besides the Ultimate Birthday special cards, there will be new Icon cards that could be really strong again based on experience.

All info and leaks about Ultimate Birthday in FC 24

What do the leaks say? Currently, none of the new cards are officially known, but the well-known leaker Fut Sheriff has released some initial leaks. According to Fut Sheriff, the following players are supposed to receive new Ultimate Birthday cards:

  • Lionel Messi
  • Gullit

However, please keep in mind that these are still unconfirmed leaks.

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What content is already known? In the goals in Ultimate Team, the new Ultimate Birthday daily login task is already available, where you have to exchange a bronze card every day. In return, you will receive really strong rewards this time.

There are:

  • 80+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 81+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 82+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 80+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 83+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Premium Gold Players Pack
  • 84+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 84+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
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  • 85+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • 85+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack

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Diablo 4: Robe of the Infinite makes Sorceresses currently the OP class – Here’s how to farm it best

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

The Unique “Robes of the Infinite” ensures that Sorceresses in Diablo 4 are incredibly powerful right now. Here on MeinMMO, you can learn how to best farm the unique chest armor and what makes it so strong.

Since Season 2, it has been possible in Diablo 4 to defeat certain bosses to obtain Uniques. The Echo of Duriel was also added in Season 2 and is the boss in Season 3 that can drop the coveted Uber-Uniques.

The “Robes of the Infinite” is a unique chest armor for Sorceresses that gives you an enormous boost to your damage and your teleport skill. You can farm it from Varshan and Lord Zir to strengthen your build.

In battles against bosses, resistances are quite useful. If you often forget your potions, we have a trick for you:

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Targeted Farming at Varshan and Lord Zir

How can I farm the “Robes of the Infinite”? With luck, you can acquire the Unique from world bosses, events, or Nightmare Dungeons. However, to farm the chest armor specifically, you need to collect materials to summon the bosses.

You can pay a visit to Varshan on World Levels 3 and 4 in Diablo 4, while Lord Zir can only be found on World Level 4. The materials for Varshan can mainly be obtained from chests in the Tree of Whispers and through trading at the Alchemist. The “Exquisite Blood” for Lord Zir is obtained from world bosses and Legion events.

What you need to know about Varshan:

  • Location: in his lair “Boshaftenbau” next to the Tree of Whispers in Hawezar
  • Materials:
    • World Level 3: 1 Gargling Head, 1 Blackened Femur, 1 Quaking Hand
    • World Level 4: 1 Gargling Head, 1 Blackened Femur, 1 Quaking Hand, 1 Malicious Heart
  • Level:
    • 55 on World Level 3
    • 75 on World Level 4
  • Damage Type: Shadow/Physical

What you need to know about Lord Zir:

  • Location: Behind the access point “The Darkened Path” in his lair “Seat of the Ancient” in the area Shattered Peaks
  • Materials: 9 Exquisite Blood
  • Level: 80 on World Level 4
  • Damage Type: Fire
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Boost to Damage and Mobility Skill

What makes the “Robes of the Infinite” so powerful? The chest armor “Robes of the Infinite” significantly increases Sorceress’ damage and allows enemies to be pulled in and stunned after teleporting.

The “Robes of the Infinite” have the following affixes:

  • + Intelligence
  • + Damage against nearby enemies
  • + Damage against stunned enemies
  • + Ranks for the passive skill “Glass Cannon”
The Robes of the Infinite give you a bonus to your teleport and your damage.

Specifically, the chest armor allows you not only to move swiftly through enemy mobs with teleportation. Additionally, you pull your enemies together and stun them at the same time, allowing you to roast them with lightning. This combination makes Sorceresses an OP class.

The chest armor is a perfect support for your mobility skill and is suitable for various endgame activities in Diablo 4. A look at the leaderboards reveals that the top players also swear by the “Robes of the Infinite”: Sorceresses are currently the strongest class in Diablo 4 – This is what makes them so strong

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The new season of Battlefield 2042 has rekindled my passion for PvP shooters – but unfortunately not for Battlefield

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 4 minutes

Battlefield 2042 has now been on the market for over 2 years. On March 18, Season 7 is set to start and brings some free content for you. MyMMO editor Dariusz got to try out some content from the season and had fun, even though he was currently tired of PvP. The only question is, whether that is good for Battlefield.

The year 2024 has started very relaxed for me. I took a break from PvP shooters and instead played Palworld and Helldivers. I need that from time to time when I get fed up with the constant competition. As soon as I notice that I get much more excited in games like The Finals or Valorant than I have fun, it’s time for a break again. A few months later, however, I always return to PvP.

When I was invited by the Battlefield developers to try out Season 7, I was actually happy not to be playing any PvP. Especially Helldivers is a lot of fun for me. Of course, I accepted the invitation anyway and yes … how should I put it? Now the grind is calling.

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The new map is good, the MP is better

The new weapons are fun for me, and I also found the new map “Harbor” good – and I’m actually not a fan of the 2042 maps. Especially the infantry combat between the houses around the C-flag was entertaining.

However, my highlight was the new submachine gun. The SCZ-3 is as fast as Schmitz’s cat. It has a high rate of fire and can be equipped with a drum magazine. In addition, it has a slightly controllable recoil, allowing me to secure kills that were actually outside the ideal range of a submachine gun. The real counterpart of the SCZ-3 must be the “CZ Scorpion EVO 3”. A weapon I enjoy using in many games.

The new assault rifle, the AK 5C, is also solid and can be used without problems at somewhat larger distances. I don’t know if it has what it takes to be part of the current meta, but it didn’t feel bad.

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Battlefield 2042 Hafen
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Season 7 has reignited my fire for PvP …

Season 7 of Battlefield 2042 has reignited my fire for PvP, I just don’t know if I will let it blaze in Battlefield. I like the movement and gunplay of Battlefield 2042 and still find both areas extremely well done. The movement speed, the sliding – I just have fun with it. My problems with the game have always been elsewhere.

So, when I was sliding through the new desert map during the playtest and shooting around with the high rate of fire of the Scorpion, joy actually emerged. I had fun and felt the urge to spend a lot of time in PvP in the coming weeks again. But as I thought about which games I should play then, Battlefield 2042 was rather a marginal aspect.

A short time later, I played Titanfall 2 one evening, followed by Rainbow Six: Siege the next. I have also installed the latest updates for The Finals, Valorant, and Overwatch 2. Battlefield 2042 is also on my SSD but has to share my limited time with many other titles.

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The passion is missing

Battlefield has actually awakened exactly the right feeling in me with Season 7. But unfortunately, I know that I primarily had fun with the circumstances of the playtest event.

The players present all wanted to test the new weapons and gathered at locations on the map where that was possible. Tanks and helicopters were rarely used, as there are no new ones in Season 7. In general, the players tried to capture flags and did not only act with the goal of farming kills without helping the team.

I usually lose interest in Battlefield when I get annoyed at being constantly flattened by vehicles on very open maps because the pilot is a young god and I can’t do anything against him. Or when both teams are full of snipers who don’t even try to capture a point.

I simply am not a fan of many 2042 maps. The new map is good, but generally, you don’t play just one map. When I have to play Breakthrough or Hourglass, I actually want to press ALT+F right away. This thought shows me: I enjoy playing Battlefield, but I have no passion for the shooter.

While I do not have a passion for Battlefield, it could be much worse. For example, if the next installment becomes a pure extraction shooter: There are only 2 types of new successful PvP shooters and both are garbage

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Steam: One of the best alternatives to Diablo is currently only 3 euros

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

In the current Steam Sale, there are loads of great deals. One of the best is particularly interesting for players looking for an alternative to Diablo 4. Torchlight may be a bit dated, but it’s still a top title.

What kind of game is this?

  • In Torchlight, you play a hero who must save the eponymous city from a dark power. The game is a classic isometric action RPG in the style of Diablo and is considered one of the best alternatives to Blizzard’s franchise.
  • Instead of a gloomy gothic setting like in Diablo, you play in a steampunk world filled with automatons and other machines. Torchlight is mainly characterized by its colorful comic style.
  • The first part of the series is from 2009, but it is still regarded as the pinnacle. On Steam, Torchlight has a rating of 91 percent across all reviews, making it “very positive.”

Here you can currently get Torchlight at a lower price: Steam is currently holding a Spring Sale from March 14th to March 21st, 2024. During this time, you can get all Torchlight titles for 80 percent off:

While Torchlight 2 still has strong ratings of over 90 percent, the third part of the series has dropped significantly with below 50 percent. The first part is still the most popular among many fans.

If you want a good balance between price, rating, and age, go for the second part. Torchlight 2 was released in 2012, so it is also a bit older, but roughly as old as Diablo 3.

If you prefer to get the original, Diablo 4 is currently also 50 percent off for €34.99 instead of €69.99 (via Steam).

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The gameplay trailer of Torchlight 2

Steam Sale in March brings loads of offers

Another action RPG that you can currently get at a significant discount is Tribes of Midgard – actually a survival game with Vikings. In Tribes of Midgard, you build up a settlement and must defend it until the Fimbulwinter comes, the end of time.

Tribes of Midgard has improved significantly over the years. After a weak start, there was a complete rework with a building system and improved classes, giving you a strong mix of survival and hack-and-slash gameplay.

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For all those who appreciate graphical wonders, RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption, and Hogwarts Legacy are also on sale. Strategy fans can snag a huge bargain with Civilization 6 for €5.99. For shooter players, there’s Rainbow Six Siege for only €3.99. You can find the entire Spring Sale on Steam here.

If you find Torchlight a bit too dated or don’t like the setting very much, you have a new and current title with Last Epoch, which competes with Diablo 4 for players. Last Epoch is regarded as a new, hot tip among ARPG players, with strong content delivered throughout the year: 2024 is the best year if you love games like Diablo

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Player survives 80 hours in Honour mode, does everything right, fails at a dialogue

Fabienne Kissel Fabienne Kissel Reading time 2 minutes

In Baldur’s Gate 3 the Honour Mode is the hardest difficulty level. Any minor mistake, including bugs, can lead to a game over – which a player had to experience bitterly.

What is the Honour Mode? If you are looking for an especially tough challenge, the Honour Mode is the right choice for you. In this difficulty level, you only have a single chance, with no possibility to reload the game.

Every decision must therefore be well thought out, as there is no way to correct mistakes. The Honour Mode is similar to the hardcore mode of other games and there is no way to save scumming if, for example, you are unhappy with a dice roll.

Spoiler: The article contains story spoilers about Act 3.

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How did the run fail? On Reddit, the player Daxtr0 writes that he lost his 80-hour run in Honour Mode in the dumbest way possible. His adventure in the third act of the game did not end with an epic boss fight, but rather with a faulty dialogue.

He had already played through the game twice before and was confident that he could handle the challenges in Act 3. Together with his companion Lae’zel, he entered the Astral Prism to free Orpheus.

He began speaking to the Emperor about Orpheus’s release. But for some reason, he decided to denounce the lies and deceptions of the Emperor (the true identity of your guardian, who has become a mindflayer) and express his distrust toward him – which turned out to be a fatal mistake.

The player writes:

I don’t know why I did that, it just seemed logical that my character wanted to trust the Emperor, but obviously couldn’t because he was a lying bastard. He responded with some words in random order, and the next dialogue was reduced to a single option: “Continue.” I pressed the button, and I saw my character hand the stones [Nesser Stones] over to the squid [Mind Flayer]! […]

What, what? In just a few seconds he uses the stones, devours Orpheus, runs away, the Elder Brain finds me, I am transformed into a squid and the game is over. […] I should have just beaten his ass right then and there. I’m such an idiot…

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Fortunately, I’m not that stupid

Many players pointed out in the comments under his post that this is a known bug in the game where the option Continue does not display the actual dialogue options the player can actually choose from. The player assumed that the Continue button was the consequence of his decision.

I’m not sure whether this makes me happy or makes me sadder that this bug occurred at such a crucial point in the game, but oh well, writes Daxtr0 and thanks the community for their support.

A new player is pursuing the goal of getting rid of the parasite in Act 1 and is trusting Lae’zel. However, her partner laughs at her for it: Baldur’s Gate 3: “I laughed at my wife for 10 minutes” – Player starts first run, naively trusting a companion

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Palworld: You asked for endgame content – Now there is information about the 1st raid

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

In the survival game Palworld, you can fight 5 boss monsters and several powerful Pals so far. Now you can also look forward to the first raid.

What kind of content is this? Palworld developer Pocket Pair announced it already in the roadmap, and now it is becoming reality: Palworld is getting its first raid. To announce this, the developer posted a video on their YouTube channel.

The video shows how the Pocket Pair character, known from previous videos, holds a Palsoul to a mysterious stone sculpture. The Palsoul begins to swirl and shatter. Following that, meteors rain down on the world, and the Pal Bellanoir appears.

Here you can watch the video yourself:

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The developers of Palworld showcase the 1st raid

What do we know for sure about the raid so far? In the video description, Pocket Pair writes: A powerful evil Pal has appeared and is besieging the Palpagos Islands! So in the raid, you will probably face the new Pal Bellanoir that comes with the raid.

Furthermore, it is known that only the best Pal tamers are supposed to have a chance against it. A release date has not yet been announced. The video ends with the words Coming Soon, meaning available soon.

With the raid, Pocket Pair is not only following the roadmap but also responding to player wishes. A few weeks ago, we wanted to know which features you would like next for the game. Endgame raids were in the top 3.

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What can we infer based on the video? So far, there are no raids in Palworld, and since the game has only been in early access since January 2024, we can only speculate for now:

  • If the mechanics from the video are transferred into gameplay, the Bellanoir fight will probably be one that you can start yourself. Bellanoir will likely not appear in the overworld like other Pals and be fightable.
  • Based on the statement that the raid is only for the best Pal tamers, we also assume that Bellanoir will be a battle for those at the current maximum level of 50.
  • The raid will probably really be implemented soon. Pocket Pair has previously stood out with quick updates. If the raid is announced this early, it is probably already quite close to release.

As soon as there are more and especially confirmed information, you will of course read them here with us.

It has been quite quiet around Palworld lately. After record player numbers in January and February, these numbers have recently dropped significantly. However, a lot of players continue to enjoy playing. One of them even crafted hundreds of legendary Palspheres to catch powerful Pals even faster.

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Source(s):
  1. PocketPair via YouTube