The titles of the Bioshock series are among the favorite games of MeinMMO author Christoph Waldboth. Although the next game from creator Ken Levine is called something entirely different and is being developed by a new studio, the trailers already strongly resemble Bioshock. And that’s a good thing.
Admittedly, I’m a coward. At least when it comes to exposing myself in video games to dark places filled with creepy sounds, screaming enemies, and an eerie atmosphere.
I played the first Bioshock from 2007 only a few years after its release. The fact that I was much too young for the age-18 game at the time was less of a reason than the fact that Bioshock can be very scary, especially in the first third.
I came to love Bioshock. First part 1, then its sequel (2010), which is generally not as well liked. And finally, I was very taken with Bioshock Infinite (2013). Since then, I have been waiting for a fourth part. It is being developed under publisher 2K Games at Cloud Chambers, but seems to have been stuck in development hell for quite some time (via Gamestar). However, the former creative mind behind Bioshock, Ken Levine, is not involved in this project.
Instead, he is working with his studio Ghost Story Games, which evolved from Irrational Games, on Judas. A game that reminds me of Bioshock in the best way in the trailer.
But see for yourself:
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Judas – Story Trailer
Judas sends you back to a dystopian city
After the underwater city of Rapture and the city of Columbia soaring high above the clouds, it looks like we’re making a detour into space with Judas. More precisely, to Mayflower, a city that flies through space like a space station. It could become as claustrophobic as Rapture – after all, one was surrounded by water then, now by empty space. The trailer clearly shows that not all windows remain intact.
Moreover, it shows that the population is kept in check thanks to computer technology. All thoughts, love, fears, and even hate are implanted in the people. Additionally, they are monitored, and revolt is not tolerated.
We play as a woman named Judas, who is addressed in the trailer by another unnamed woman. We are freed by her and seemingly incited to join the revolution against the system.
For everyone who has played Bioshock and its sequels, this sounds very familiar. In Rapture and Columbia, various interest groups also fought for dominance – and ultimately for the control and manipulation of thoughts. Bioshock 1 weaves one of the coolest twists in video game history from this and simultaneously questions the behavior of us players.
The gameplay and visual design strongly resembles Bioshock.
With firearms and Plasmids, we go into battle
The story will likely bring back pleasant memories of Bioshock. But what about the gameplay? Even there, I couldn’t help but smile while watching the trailer. A pistol in one hand, shooting lightning and fire from the other – let’s face it, this is clearly a new, unofficial Bioshock.
The fact that the levels shown, despite the futuristic scenario, come with a distinct retro charm, supports this impression. The mix of steampunk and art deco was already something I loved in Bioshock. The atmosphere in Judas also seems to become similarly dark again.
If the inhabitants of Mayflower are indeed being listened to at all times and their words recorded, as stated in the trailer, that sounds to me like one thing: audio diaries.
They might not appeal to all players because it’s an indirect way of telling a story. First, you have to find the diaries. And then you have to be able to categorize what you heard. The overarching story of Bioshock developed more in my mind than actually on the screen. I love this environmental storytelling, and I hope my suspicion is confirmed in this regard.
Judas is expected to be released in 2025 (via ign.com) for PC (Steam, Epic Games), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. There is currently no released material for Bioshock 4.
Judas will definitely shorten the wait for me. The game seems to carry on the basic concept of Bioshock. Critics might say it’s just more of the same. Yes, that may be. But if the same is great, I have no problem with that. Fans of Bioshock should also keep an eye on one other title.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The new Season Pass inFC 24 Ultimate Team impresses again with numerous good packs, picks, and players. But EA Sports has also hidden a hint about an upcoming promo in it. We will reveal what it is all about.
This is the situation:
EA Sports released the new Season Pass in FC 24 Ultimate Team on Thursday.
The last level (Level 25) contains a hint about the next promo, which is likely to follow the Future Stars event.
In addition to the option to choose an 84+x20 Rare Gold Players Pack or the Thunderstruck version of the icon Luis Figo, there is also the possibility to secure a non-tradeable ‘1 of 3 Fantasy Team 1/2 Player Pick’.
This points to the so-called ‘FUT Fantasy Promo’, which has already made it into the event calendar of the virtual trading card game in FIFA 22 and 23.
Since the description of the Player Pick refers to a choice from Team 1 and 2, it is already clear that, as with all previous promotions, there will also be two teams in UT Fantasy. Accordingly, the event will last a total of two weeks.
Since the new Season Pass will only be available for four weeks, the event must not only have started in this period but both teams must also have been released. Therefore, UT Fantasy should make its debut in Ultimate Team next week unless EA inserts a one-week event in between.
The likely start date is therefore Friday, February 23 at 7:00 PM.
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EA FC 24: How the new dribbling mechanics work
This is what to expect at UT Fantasy:
UT Fantasy will be available as a promo in FC 24 for the third time. If the event follows the previous two years, we can expect dynamic special cards.
The possible upgrades are tied to specific conditions related to real football. If the player or their club performs well in the upcoming matches, the card in the game will improve.
Since this event focuses on the clubs, it is likely that, as in the last installments of the football simulation, improved special versions of hero cards will also come into the packs alongside active professionals.
How the event will ultimately unfold remains to be seen. Throughout the week, the first more detailed information will surely leak out. Until then, the focus is still on the Future Stars.
In Pokémon GO, you can reduce the evolution costs to 0 by trading Pokémon. We show you all trade evolutions in the game.
What are trade evolutions in Pokémon GO? In the Pokémon series, there are some monsters that evolve directly after trading. In Pokémon GO, it works a bit differently. Usually, evolutions in Pokémon GO cost a certain number of candies.
By trading with friends, the evolution costs for a specific selection of Pokémon are waived. You can then evolve the Pokémon for free. In this list, we show you which Pokémon this works for.
List of free trade evolutions in Pokémon GO
The trade evolutions have been available in Pokémon GO since 2020. The community welcomes the feature positively as it saves important candies that can instead be used for power-ups.
List of trade evolutions:
Alpollo
Can evolve to Gengar for free after trading
Georok
Can evolve to Geowaz for free after trading
Irrbis
Can evolve to Pumpdjinn for free after trading
Kadabra
Can evolve to Simsala for free after trading
Laukaps
Can evolve to Cavalanzas for free after trading
Maschock
Can evolve to Machomei for free after trading
Paragoni
Can evolve to Trombork for free after trading
Schnuthelm
Can evolve to Hydragil for free after trading
Sedimantur
Can evolve to Brockoloss for free after trading
Strepoli
Can evolve to Meistagrif for free after trading
In October 2021, the Pokémon Paragoni and Irrbis were newly added to this list. They were released in Pokémon GO for Halloween.
What you need to do: Find a trainer who wants to trade with you. Both accounts must have reached at least level 10. The maximum trading distance is currently 100 meters – both trainers must be within this range.
Keep in mind that trading costs stardust. The higher your friendship level, the lower the trading costs. You can find all the advantages of friendship levels in Pokémon GO on our site MeinMMO:
Palworld has a variety of gameplay aspects: exploring the world, building bases, and capturing Pals. But you can also become an industrial overlord and really exploit the world. MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiß initially wanted to play Palworld pacifistically. But then she encountered NPCs …
I actually only became aware of Palworld shortly before its Early Access release. Pokémon with guns, as everyone affectionately called it, just couldn’t convince me:
While Pokémon has been with me since my early childhood, I stopped after Emerald. And guns? I aim in shooters about as well as a Oktoberfest visitor after 3 Maß beer. I should take a page from colleague Dariusz – he has put 100 hours into an aim trainer.
But when I delved deeper into the game on January 18, it intrigued me: An open world that I can explore? Very nice. Adorable creatures that accompany me on my journey? Even better! Custom base building and I can stick ivy to walls? Okay, I’m in!
Unfortunately, it turned out completely different.
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Palworld showcases the small monsters in massive action in the early access trailer
How my pacifistic cozy game became a battlefield
My approach to Palworld was actually that I just wanted to go with the flow. Here are the points I had on my agenda:
Explore the world
Catch Pals
???
Profit
My adventure started quite relaxed with my arrival on the beach. I met my first Pals and worked my way through the tutorial. The whole thing had real Minecraft vibes: I don’t remember the last time I enthusiastically chopped down trees like this. Or stones. Or Pals.
… it was an accident.
For the first time since Pokémon, I really wanted to catch and get to know all the lovable, cute creatures. It was so sweet seeing them tending the berry fields and chopping wood in my base.
I almost missed the first raid because my hard-working team knocked down the incoming clumsy Pals in seconds.
However, in the shadow of my first tower, my game began to change: There I found a settlement made of metal sheets, inhabited by NPCs dressed in black. NPCs that shot Pals?
The K.O. of my favorite Pal was the beginning of my personal revenge campaign in the style of John Wick.
With the AK-47 into battle: How I became John Wick in Palworld
I wanted to build a cozy base and live with cute Pals. Now I found myself on a crusade against all NPCs that hurt Pals. Specifically: NPCs that hurt MY Pals.
Leading the list were the poachers. Armed with bow and arrow, I cleared out the first camp. My Dinossom proved to be the star of my team: With its attack Dragon Wave it knocks the sluggish enemies off their feet and finishes them off with its Flora Whip. I hardly have to do anything.
Dinossom is cleaning up. Whether my armor is broken doesn’t matter.
This is how I clear out one poacher camp after another. I keep my bow, even though I could have a crossbow – it just doesn’t shoot fast enough for my needs. Here and there I help out, but Dinossom and later Arsoks are the MVPs of my campaign.
I actually wanted to avoid it, but unfortunately, Lifmunk has to resort to heavy artillery. Armed with a kind of submachine gun, it sits on my shoulder and takes care of whoever its teammates couldn’t handle. It’s a true team effort.
Later, I also equip my Tanzee with a kind of AK-47 – the enemy ranks are thinning out more and more quickly. Even though a few types of attackers surprise me: The grenadier caught me a few times before I could deal with him. Whatever.
Next to the Syndicate, the Free Pal Alliance is now also on my list. For wanting to save Pals, they treat them and me quite poorly.
And my base? It’s still a bit rudimentary but stable. My priorities were elsewhere. Maybe I will soon establish a second one at a strategically good point and build a real fortress there.
But first, I need to explore the map further. The open world surely has a few more poacher camps that need clearing out. All for my sweet, cute worker bees. I just unlocked the recipe for muskets. From now on, I will also stand at the front myself. Wish me luck.
While I happily play Palworld, I keep coming up with new quality-of-life adjustments that I would like: I would love to be able to hide the UI for screenshots or a photo mode would be nice. What are some things you wish for the game? Check out our survey: What features do you wish for the game?
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The Day Before was taken off Steam shortly after its launch. However, it recently seemed to reappear on the gaming platform – what is going on?
What happened to The Day Before? The game launched on Steam in December 2023 but was quickly discontinued. Players received refunds and the survival shooter shut down its servers – The Day Before was no longer available on Steam.
But suddenly a game appeared that claimed to be The Day Before and looked similar at first glance. For instance, the same developers and publishers were listed on the Steam page. However, upon closer inspection, it quickly became apparent that something was off.
Although the Steam page of the scam game can no longer be viewed, the data can still be found on SteamDB .
Here you can see a trailer of The Day Before:
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The Day Before provides new impressions in the final trailer
“This game is so bad that it has transformed from GTA into The Day Before”
If you look at the analysis website SteamDB, the scam becomes evident. The game was not always listed under the name The Day Before.
According to the changelog, the game was originally titled Carrot The Cat. Furthermore, this entry is dated four months before the launch of The Day Before.
In the meantime, the game also seemed to have been titled GTA Brasil before being renamed to the failed survival game.
For instance, a Steam user Fat Mac dryly commented in the reviews: “Damn, this game is so bad that it transformed from GTA into The Day Before.[…].”
According to pcgamer.com, there wasn’t even a real game behind the scam. When you installed the “game”, you got a few bytes of data – nothing more.
Later, things got even more curious. An update on the Steam page of the scam game attempted to explain the other title: “Carrot the Cat is the official codename for the return of TDB”.
The update continued:
We will now explain why we not only changed the entire page and ID of the game but also the core of the game as a whole.
We are working with a studio whose name we cannot disclose for legal reasons, but we can assure you all that everything is under control.
The game files will be updated soon! With a strong compression from 55 GB to 13 GB!
The website pcgamer.com also asked the real publisher of The Day Before for a statement and confirmed what was already suspected.
“MytonaFntastic has no connection to this site,” a spokesperson for the game company explained. Additionally, they contacted Steam to make them aware of the account – apparently successfully. Because the Steam page is no longer available and therefore cannot trick any players anymore.
Skull & Bones would not be a pirate game without treasure maps and of course you can find treasures of various rarity grades. What maps are available, where to find them, and what the rewards are, you can read here.
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There are a total of four different rarity grades for treasure maps, which will bring you corresponding different rewards:
Contract maps
General maps
Old treasure maps
Legendary treasure maps
Since Skull & Bones has only recently been released, not all treasure maps are known yet. We will keep updating this guide. Also, not all German terms are known yet, so we mostly use the English ones here.
How to obtain and use treasure maps
How do you obtain treasure maps? You receive treasure maps as a reward for completing certain game loops. There are maps when you …
… complete contracts (these are the side quests of Skull & Bones)
… advance the main mission
… loot them from sinking enemy ships
… complete PvP and PvE events
How do treasure maps work? When you collect treasure maps in Skull & Bones, you need to open and read them. The map gives you clues via text as well as images. Some, like the legendary maps, even mark a specific outpost you need to head to.
Using the tips on the map, you will set out to find your treasure. But remember before your treasure hunt to have enough cargo space in your ship to carry your reward completely.
These maps are the most sought after. You only receive them by completing PvP and PvE events. They are designed exclusively for the best pirates and will challenge you.
How can I obtain legendary treasure maps? We explain the process with an example at the launch of the game:
Participate in a world event like the PvP Cutthroat Cargo Hunt. Once you have joined the event, you will be marked as a target. This means that other players can attack and sink you. So be on your guard.
The legendary treasure map will drift in the water here – collect it and activate it. But it’s best to leave the PvP area first.
One of the outposts that legendary maps can lead you to.
Note: When this legendary map is active, an outpost you need to head to will be marked with a skull. You can only dock there. All other outposts are locked. You also cannot fast travel!
Once you arrive at the marked outpost, your treasure hunt begins with the tips mentioned above: texts and images on the map. Look for specific trees, oddly shaped rocks, or furniture, for example.
If you are close enough to your treasure, a red light will appear – you have made it. Now dig for your reward. For legendary maps, there are high-quality and rare items.
Currently known Legendary treasure maps:
Name unknown, obtainable in PvP event Cutthroat Cargo Hunt
As more maps become known, we will expand the list. To retrieve the treasure maps and claim the treasures, you will definitely need a ship. To make your initial sloop suitable for high seas, you will need a lot of acacia wood. You can read how to get it quickly here: Collecting acacia – Where to find the wood and how to harvest it
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The survival game Nightingalewill start in a few days in Early Access. The developers have now released a comprehensive gameplay video shortly before the launch and made updates based on the previous community feedback.
The developer studio “Inflexion Games” released on YouTube an 8-minute gameplay video providing an in-depth look at the fantastic world that you will soon be able to explore yourself.
In addition, a pre-launch update brought some changes based on community feedback and insights from stress tests.
Here you can watch the new 8-minute gameplay video of Nightingale yourself:
On one hand, HUD improvements have been made, meaning changes to the displays in the game. The hotbar has been adjusted and now runs from 1-0.
Additionally, the status bar has been changed and equipped with icons. Furthermore, the HUD will be hidden if no actions or survival pressure is triggered over a certain period of time.
UI Adjustments
Moreover, there have been changes to the UI (user interfaces). Equipped items, for example, are no longer displayed in the inventory, and you can easily drag and drop objects from the inventory to the hotbar (and vice versa).
Additionally, the stamina bar is now invisible when not activated. Crafting instructions are now text instead of cards, and while you are in the menu, you can also see the other menu options in the top bar.
…And more
Furthermore, the following adjustments have been made:
Controller support (however, you will still need a keyboard and mouse)
FSR3 removal (XeSS and DLSS are still available)
Playable on the Steam Deck (but not officially supported yet)
When does Nightingale launch? Originally, the survival game was supposed to start in Early Access on February 22, 2024. However, the release was moved up by 2 days at the beginning of February. Thus, the game will now launch on February 20.
Skull & Bones is finally live, and you can now set sail for yourselves. Naval battles are the bread and butter of the game, as is upgrading your ship. For this and for some quests, you will need acacia wood. We have all the info on this for you.
What do you need acacia wood for? Acacia wood is an early needed resource in Skull & Bones. It is used to upgrade your first ship. Later, you will also need it to build new ships. Additionally, the resource is required for quests.
Where can you find acacia wood? You can find acacia wood in these locations in the Indian Ocean of Skull & Bones:
Saint-Anne
The Giant’s Leap
North of Noisy Be
We have marked the locations on the map:
The red X marks not a treasure but acacia wood deposits.
The best spot to farm acacia wood is the entrance to the small lagoon north of the outpost in the west of Saint-Anne, marked here with a yellow tent symbol. It is the spot closest to the outpost, and you will find four different acacia wood spots here.
Collecting Acacia Wood – How does it work?
How do you collect acacia wood? Acacias always grow in small groups of three to four trees. You can recognize them by their light green leaves and the light trunk.
To collect the wood, you will need a saw and your skiff. You will receive a saw fairly early in the game as part of the Tools of Trade questline. If you don’t have one yet, you can ask the carpenter in Saint-Anne to make you one with a piece of metal and two torn sails.
To use the saw, you must navigate your ship as close as possible to the acacia deposits and select the action Harvest. This will start a mini-game:
You will see a small, moving arrow. Click with the left mouse button or press the action button when the arrow is pointing to the green part of the corresponding bar. This way, you will get the most wood.
Green Area: You get one acacia wood if you clicked the green area in time.
Yellow Area: If you hit yellow twice, you get nothing. On the third hit, you receive one acacia wood.
Gray Area: You will not receive any acacia wood here.
Another player is already working on a spot? Don’t worry, the resources respawn very quickly. Waiting times longer than a minute are unusual.
Can I collect acacia wood without the mini-game? Yes! If you check the settings under the gameplay tab, you will find the option Automatic Gathering. If you turn it on, you only need to be close enough to the acacia spots and click on Harvest.
Just keep in mind that the game collects one wood per acacia. With the mini-game, you can receive up to four pieces of wood per tree.
Once you have gathered enough acacia wood, you can upgrade your ship – or even get a whole new one. We have here 2 of the best ships you need at sea for you.
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For MMORPG fans, 2024 starts off tough. The MMORPG Blue Protocol (PC) was released in Japan in June 2023, and Amazon plans to bring it to Europe in 2024. However, as we are now learning, the game is likely not performing as well as hoped in Japan.
This is the situation:
Blue Protocol is an anime MMORPG from Bandai Namco that focuses on story and PvE. It will not include PvP. Many fans of Genshin Impact, as well as friends of anime and MMORPGs, have been looking forward to this game since 2019.
We in the West have only seen colorful trailers that look like there’s a lot of action.
Here are the new developments: Bandai Namco held its earnings call, and as a Bloomberg reporter reports, it was mentioned that the revenues were generally disappointing, mainly due to a game that is underperforming.
The reporter estimates that it is probably Blue Protocol. Tekken 8, on the other hand, is performing better than expected.
Is it really referring to Blue Protocol? Yes, the site Siliconera states: Bandai Namco mentioned that the titles for Dragon Ball and One Piece are performing steadily in Japan and abroad, but new “online gaming titles” are far below expectations.
Blue Protocol is the only online game that Bandai Namco released in the last financial year.
Players demand: Games should be released worldwide simultaneously
This is the discussion: For MMORPG fans, this is bad news. One user says:
“Hopefully they won’t shut down the game. Seriously. It’s the game I’m looking forward to the most in the West. They just need to get the amount of content right.”
On reddit , a user complains: They should have learned from Monster Hunter World. Games should be released worldwide simultaneously and not in one region months or years earlier.
Others are disappointed: Blue Protocol looked so good in trailers.
Someone adds: The game didn’t just look great, it also played well, but you will get banned if you play it from abroad.
Another person states: He fell in love with Blue Protocol 4 years ago, but every time he checked, the MMORPG was still further away. Now, with this news, he thought about Blue Protocol for the first time in 7 or 8 months.
The latest update in Black Desert Online was released on February 14, 2024, and brought players changes to the PvP mode War of the Roses and the Guild League. Additionally, two Valentine’s Day events are taking place this month.
On February 14, 2024, there was a new patch in the MMORPG Black Desert. It included 80 updates and was 2.39 GB in size.
In addition to changes to the PvP content, the update brought numerous minor adjustments and two special events.
A new video explains what to expect in the PvP mode “War of the Roses”:
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Black Desert Online explains what you have to do in the new PvP mode
What the patch changed in PvP in Black Desert
There were adjustments for the two PvP contents War of the Roses and Guild League.
What did the patch change in the War of Roses? You now need a Gear Score of at least 700; previously, it was 680, to participate in the Third Legion of War of the Roses.
Additionally, there were:
a reduction of the Sanctum passives when you conquer Sanctums
adjustments to the durability of relics that spawn in neutral Sanctums
adjustments for weapons and mounts
increases in Guardian HP
further tweaks to better balance the mode
What did the patch change in the Guild League? In the 15v15 Guild League, the matchmaking system was improved, making it more likely for top guilds to face other top guilds. This aims to reduce the occurrence of unbalanced matches.
This is also intended to make it easier for top guilds to fight their way to the top of the rankings and compete against similarly strong opponents.
In Pokémon GO you can redeem a new promo code since February 17. We will show you how it works here.
What kind of code is this? The code was introduced as part of the current local Sinnoh tour in Los Angeles, but can be redeemed by all players. It is:
0HY0UF0UNDM3
Important: These are zeros (0), not the letter “O”.
What you need to consider: Even Android users must go through the webshop to redeem promo codes and can no longer enter them in the game itself. Recently, Pokémon GO changed this. We describe how it works below.
What does the code bring? If you redeem the code, you will receive a time-limited research named “Global Hyperbonus: Spirit in the Device”.
At the end of this research, which recently appeared for some for a short moment, you will encounter the Pokémon Rotom. This is a Ghost and Electric type Pokémon from the fourth game generation. The time-limited research can be completed by Sunday, February 25, 6:00 PM.
The research has only one step: Once you receive it, you need to catch 30 Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Sinnoh region. Once you have done that, you will receive the following rewards:
10 Rotom candies
479 Stardust
479 XP
A Rotom encounter
Some players report (via reddit) that Rotom can even be shiny with luck. However, it is still unclear whether this bonus only applies to players who have a ticket for the local Sinnoh tour in Los Angeles, or if everyone has a chance at the shiny.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
How do I redeem the promo code for Rotom in Pokémon GO?
Both Android and iOS users must now register in the webshop if they want to redeem codes for Pokémon GO. To do this, follow these steps:
Log in with your account that you use for Pokémon GO
A Pokémon Trainer Club account must be linked to one of the other providers
Enter the code and switch back to the game
Now you should receive the new research in the game. Note: It is possible that it takes a few seconds for the time-limited research to appear for you. In that case, wait a moment or restart the game to get it.
With the Steam Deck OLED, Valve has introduced a new version with an OLED display. Some games particularly benefit from the improved display and HDR options. MeinMMO presents 12 games that you should check out.
With the Steam Deck OLED, Valve has given its handheld a significant upgrade. Especially the OLED display, which is named after it, is a strong improvement, showing impressive advantages over the traditional LCD display in several games.
MeinMMO introduces games that are particularly worth playing on the Steam Deck OLED. We have sorted the games alphabetically. Here we present a selection, not a complete list of all games that might be suitable.
Steam Deck Compatibility: These 4 Levels Exist
Verified:
The game works “Out of the Box”: You can start the game directly on the Steam Deck without any additional settings.
Playable:
The game works. However, you may need to make your own adjustments. For example, the game may not support controller inputs or the text may be very small. In some cases, you may need to use the on-screen keyboard.
Unverified
Valve has not verified the game. Unverified games might work, but they may not. You need to test the games yourself here.
Not Supported
These games either don’t work at all or you need to make your own settings. With some adjustments, such as changing the Proton version or developer settings, these games could also work.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is the predecessor to Valhalla and takes place in ancient Greece. Graphically, the game is already impressive, and with HDR, the colors look significantly better and the black levels are much richer.
The game is marked as “playable” on Steam and can be installed on the Steam Deck without any issues despite Uplay (Ubisoft Connect). If you encounter problems, switch to “Proton Experimental” in the settings.
Cyberpunk 2077
Release: December 2020 | Developer: CD Projekt Red | Genre: Action RPG | Steam Deck: Verified |
Cyberpunk 2077 benefits particularly strongly from an OLED display and HDR settings. The effects of light and shadow and the vivid colors can really look excellent with well-set HDR.
Note: HDR is somewhat buggy on Steam and the Steam Deck and is often displayed incorrectly. For example, black levels are shown as gray, and menus look very bright and sometimes pink. A hotfix is available on Nexusmods that addresses the issue.
Diablo 4
Release: October 2023 (Steam) | Developer: Blizzard Entertainment | Genre: Hack and Slash | Steam Deck: Verified |
Games like Diablo 4 benefit significantly from an OLED display and HDR options. Since Diablo 4 mainly relies on a dark color palette, you get particularly great black levels and excellent contrast. Thanks to the OLED display, your heroes’ abilities really pop nicely on the screen.
Doom Eternal
Release: March 2020 | Developer: id Software | Genre: First-Person Shooter | Steam Deck: Verified |
The first-person shooter Doom: Eternal shines with activated HDR settings. The darker tones and bright red colors come out very well, bringing the intense action of the game to life.
The HDR settings enhance the contrast and color depth, providing a visually impressive experience.
If you’re unsure whether the shooter is for you, take a look at the following article directly on MeinMMO:
Horizon: Zero Dawn benefits from the HDR settings of the Steam Deck. The colorful world of Horizon becomes even more vibrant: when HDR is enabled, the colors become richer, and darker scenes gain depth, improving overall visual fidelity.
The difference is particularly noticeable in scenes like sunsets, where the game looks stunningly realistic due to the HDR effect. Horizon: Forbidden West, the sequel, is also coming to Steam soon, and presumably also for the Steam Deck.
Hi-Fi Rush
Release: January 2023 | Developer: Tango Gameworks | Genre: Rhythm and Action Game | Steam Deck: Verified |
Hi-Fi Rush was considered the surprise hit of 2023 and continues to be very popular. The game features a unique visual style that looks fantastic on the Steam Deck.
If you enjoy rhythm and action games, you should definitely give Hi-Fi Rush a chance on the Steam Deck. Hi-Fi Rush was initially released for PC and Xbox consoles only. This is one reason why some suddenly felt that the PS5 was the wrong console:
Release: August 2016 | Developer: Hello Games | Genre: Survival Game | Steam Deck: Verified |
No Man’s Sky is considered by many as an example of what it means when developers continue to work hard on their game after a disastrous launch. Up to this day, the survival game receives huge updates with new content.
On the Steam Deck, No Man’s Sky runs excellently, mainly thanks to the good implementation of AMD’s upscaling FSR 2.0. Additionally, No Man’s Sky offers native HDR support, making it look even better on the Steam Deck’s OLED screen.
If you enjoy open-world survival games, you should check out No Man’s Sky on the Steam Deck.
The two Ori games by developer “Moon Studios” both benefit from the improved color representation of the OLED display. However, only the sequel, “Will of the Wisps”, also supports HDR. And it is worthwhile to activate it, as you benefit from the improved black levels.
With HDR enabled, the game world appears even more vibrant, and colors pop directly on the screen.
The Persona series has always relied on a unique style when it comes to graphics and music. Although Persona 5: Royal unfortunately does not support HDR, it looks significantly better and more vibrant on an OLED display than on a regular LCD.
Similar to the OLED version of the Switch, the design of the Persona series particularly benefits from the OLED display.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Release: July 2023 (Steam) | Developer: Insomniac Games | Genre: Action-Adventure | Steam Deck: Verified |
The game offers excellent native HDR support, like almost all Sony games. The beautiful graphics stand out especially well on an OLED screen. If you enjoyed the old Ratchet games, you should check out the sequel as well.
Tetris Effect: Connected
Release: August 2021 | Developer: Monstars Inc., Resonair, Stage Games | Genre: Skill Game | Steam Deck: Verified |
Tetris Effect: Connected features vibrant and colorful graphics that particularly benefit from an OLED display. Additionally, the developer team released a comprehensive update with HDR support for the game at the end of 2023. The HDR update is primarily aimed at owners of the Steam Deck OLED.
If you enjoy skill games, you should definitely give Tetris Effect: Connected a try.
The best alternatives to the Steam Deck: Are you looking for a gaming handheld but the Steam Deck didn’t convince you? MeinMMO presents you with a handful of exciting alternatives that you can also buy:
Scott Gimple, a showrunner and executive producer of The Walking Dead, recently spoke about a common fan theory regarding Rick Grimes and declared it false.
What is this fan theory? The theory stated that Rick Grimes, the initial protagonist of The Walking Dead, never wakes up from his coma and that everything that happened in the series is just a dream. However, as the showrunner revealed in a recent interview, this theory is incorrect.
Here you can see an English trailer with German subtitles for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live:
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Trailer for Season 1 of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
“This is not a spoiler”
As part of the upcoming spin-off of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which will focus on Rick and Michonne, executive producer and showrunner Scott Gimple spoke in an exclusive interview on February 10, 2024, with ComicBook.com. He also addressed the well-known “it’s all just a dream” fan theory.
As he explained, he tries to stay away from such theories so that he is not influenced by them in the creative process, but he generally likes them quite a bit.
However, to the theory that Rick has merely dreamed everything, he finds clear words and refutes the long-standing assumption:
You know what? I try not to read too much of this stuff because I never want to accidentally adopt something from it, even though I love fan theories.
But I like people who still believe that Rick is still in that bed and is in a coma. I mean, that’s always the case, but that’s like in the comics… This is not a spoiler…. He is awake.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the BP50 was introduced in Season 2 and is currently one of the best assault rifles. We show you a strong setup with attachments and a good alternative.
The assault rifle “BP50” was introduced with Season 2 in CoD: MW3 and soon secured a spot among the meta builds for multiplayer. The BP50 resembles the F2000 from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from 2009 and is said to be according to Dexerto a replica of it.
To help you know what attachments to aim for, we have put together a strong setup for the BP50. According to wzstats.gg, the assault rifle currently has the highest selection rate and ranks first among the meta weapons.
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These attachments are needed for the BP50 meta loadout
The BP50 is an assault rifle with optimal mobility. The weapon also provides exceptional precision at medium to long range as well as a high rate of fire. With the right attachments, it becomes even stronger.
Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
Barrel: Lore-9 Heavy Barrel
Stock: Moat-40 Stock
Ammunition: 5.56 NATO High Grain
Rear Grip: TRST-IV Grip Tape
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Shadowstrike Suppressor
Barrel: Lore-9 Heavy Barrel
Stock: Moat-40 Stock
Ammunition: 5.56 NATO High Grain Rounds
Rear Grip: TRST-IV Grip Tape
What makes the setup strong? The setup is considered according to wzstats.gg to be a meta build for MW3. The precision is slightly increased by the Shadowstrike Suppressor, and your shots are not detected by radar. The heavy Lore-9 Barrel increases bullet speed and range, making it suitable for intense firefights. The “Moat-40 Stock” increases recoil control and mobility.
The rounds of the “5.56 NATO High Grain” ammunition are more penetrating over longer distances, but they decrease your recoil control. The TRST-IV Grip Tape increases your movement speed while aiming as well as recoil control.
BP50 setup for precision at medium to longer distances.
Alternative BP50 loadout for better recoil control
A good alternative that offers better recoil control is the following:
Muzzle: Suppressor (Colossus)
Underbarrel: Kimura Ryn-03 Vertical Grip
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
Magazine: 45 Round Magazine
Optic: MK. 3 Reflector
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Colossus Suppressor
Underbarrel: Kimura Seraphic Vertical Grip
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
Magazine: 45 Round Mag
Optic: MK. 3 Reflector
What makes this setup so strong? The setup is considered one of the best loadouts for the BP50 in multiplayer according to dualshockers. The muzzle greatly improves recoil control, as does the underbarrel, which also increases precision. The laser improves your aim speed and stability when aiming – however, it is visible in red when aiming.
With a 45 round magazine, you can take down more enemies before having to reload. However, the larger magazine is not necessary for the build. The optic is also optional, but the MK. 3 Reflector offers a clear sight picture with minimal obstructions.
BP50 setup for low recoil and solid precision.
How do I unlock the weapon? You can unlock the BP50 assault rifle in Sector B7 of the Battle Pass. What exactly you need to do, we have listed here.
How do I unlock the attachments? You unlock certain attachments at early levels of the BP50, such as the “Moat-40 Stock” at level 2. The “Heavy Lore-9 Barrel” can only be equipped at weapon level 13, and the “TRST-IV Grip Tape” only at weapon level 18.
Therefore, we recommend activating weapon XP tokens and playing a few rounds of multiplayer or other modes in CoD: MW3. With that, you should be able to bring the weapon to the maximum level 20 in 1–2 hours. You can find tips for quickly leveling weapons here.
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To cool his computer more effectively, a user hangs the radiator of his water cooling system out of the window. Parts of the community fear that his system might be damaged by incoming moisture.
Powerful PC systems require effective cooling to dissipate their high operating temperatures. Some users utilize water cooling in their computers for this purpose. When configured correctly, depending on the situation, it can achieve lower temperatures compared to a standard air cooling.
For one user, using water cooling was not enough. For this reason, he laid part of his water cooling system out of the window to take advantage of the low outside temperatures. Parts of the community consider this a bad idea due to the impending moisture in his system.
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Moisture in a PC can become a serious problem
What did the tinkerer do? User Hux2448 shared a photo on Reddit with the community that sparked considerable discussion. The picture shows the radiator of a water cooling system that has been extended out of a window along with the fan.
The user did not add any extra security for the radiator. The whole construction is only supported by the power cables of the fans and the two hoses of the water circuit, which lead back into the house to the computer. He does not provide technical details about the actual PC.
Why is this considered a bad idea? Some users on Reddit believe that moisture could enter the PC. Their main argument is the different temperatures inside the house and outside where part of the water cooling system is located.
They argue that this way, condensation would form on the hoses of the water cooling system inside the PC. If this water then drips onto the hardware, it could cause a short circuit and thus damage the computer.
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How realistic is this scenario? The conditions for water to condense in the computer are definitely present. A good example of this is a beverage bottle taken out of the refrigerator and then placed on a table in a warm room.
After a short time, condensation forms on the surface because the bottle is initially much colder than the room air. The warm room air cools at the surface of the bottle. This cooled air can hold less moisture and releases water molecules, which collect and become visible as condensate.
If the bottle is left out in the room for a longer period instead of being returned to the refrigerator, it will slowly warm up. Its temperature will approach that of the room, condensation will decrease and eventually stop altogether.
What does this mean for the PC? Cold air from outside enhances heat dissipation through the radiator, which is exposed to cooler outside temperatures. This way, the coolant in the radiator is cooled down more than usual and gets circulated back into the building through the hose system to the internal part of the water cooling in the computer.
The liquid cooled down by the outside air in the hose also lowers its temperature. It is questionable whether the surface of the hose will get cold enough for condensation to actually occur. The generally higher temperatures present in a computer, which are generally above room temperature, contradict this possibility.
At an air temperature of 22 degrees and a humidity level of 70%, water molecules will begin to condense in the air if the air temperature is lowered to 16.3 degrees (via luftdicht.de). If the hose in the water cooling system reaches these values, moisture in the computer cannot be ruled out.
How can you protect yourself from this? If you cannot directly influence the temperatures or they need to remain this low, there are ways to catch or prevent the condensation.
One solution would be to wrap the affected hoses with felt strips, as installers do on a larger scale with pipes in buildings. The felt absorbs any condensation that occurs and gradually releases it back to the air.
Another option would be insulating covers that are placed over the actual hoses of the water cooling system. However, this is more complicated than the felt method, and if not sealed airtight, condensation can still form and leak out at the ends.
Microsoft has stated that it aims to achieve the “greatest technological leap in a hardware generation ever” with its next Xbox. But does the console even have a chance against Sony and a potential PS6?Because some points speak against an Xbox console.
Microsoft has said that it is working on a new Xbox console. This is not surprising, as it is known that manufacturers start preparing for the next generation of consoles right after the release of a console. Sony is also likely already working on a PS6, although they have not commented on it.
Phil Spencer emphasized that they want to reach the “greatest technological leap in a hardware generation ever” with their next Xbox and that they do not intend to stop their hardware business (via theverge). But is that enough to have a chance against Sony and PlayStation?
Significantly fewer units sold than Sony in 2023
What was it like in 2023? According to the site Statista, both Sony and Microsoft were able to sell their consoles in the millions: In 2023, around 7.5 million units of the Xbox Series X/S and around 21.6 million units of the PlayStation 5 were sold worldwide. However, it is striking: about 3 times as many PS5 consoles were sold as Xbox devices.
Similarly, in Japan: For every 1.6 million PS5 consoles and 2.2 million Switch systems, there are allegedly only around 76,000 Xbox devices (via vgchartz.com).
Microsoft had argued during the acquisition of Activision Blizzard that they were the much smaller competitor in the market: In Europe, Sony holds 80% of the market share with its PlayStation, while they only hold 20%. Interestingly, Microsoft omitted Nintendo from this argument (via gameindustry.biz).
Why should PS5 owners necessarily buy a new Xbox if they could also go for a PS6?
Exclusive games as an argument for consoles, but not for Xbox
The main argument for consoles has always been exclusive games that can only be played on the consoles. These are so-called “system sellers”, games for which you must buy the consoles. However, Microsoft has been more open about this for years and introduces many games not just for Xbox, but also for PC. They have now stated that 4 selected first-party games will also be released for PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Starfield, by the way, is not one of them.
With Sony, on the other hand, there are still many exclusive titles for the PS5, even though some titles are now also coming for PC with a delay. Games like the new Spider-Man are still exclusively reserved for the PS5. This rather suggests a reason to opt for a PS6 in the next generation and either buy a gaming PC or treat oneself to an upgrade like a new graphics card.
Due to Starfield, Microsoft supposedly sold more Game Pass subscriptions than ever before, but not necessarily their own consoles.
God of War, Spider-Man, and the Horizon series were long exclusive to PlayStation.
Backward compatibility, Game Pass, and large developer studios as arguments for Xbox
However, there are reasons that speak for buying an Xbox. One is the significantly broader compatibility with older games, as older Xbox 360 titles also work on an Xbox Series X.
On the other hand, the Game Pass is an argument that repeatedly comes up. With Game Pass, you can play many games on your console without additional costs and do not need a powerful gaming PC for it.
Another argument is the large purchases Microsoft has made in recent years:
In 2020, Microsoft bought Bethesda and thereby secured great franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Doom, or Dishonored.
But whether this is enough to make Xbox competitive against the PS5 or a PS6 remains to be seen in the coming years. Even when it comes to acquisitions, Microsoft argued that they are much smaller than the big PlayStation.
Xbox or PS5? With PS5 and Xbox Series X, you can buy two powerful consoles. But which console should I buy if I have to choose one?
MeinMMO explains the similarities and differences between the PS5 and Xbox Series X. You will also find out which console you should ultimately choose.
The curious and yet most useful merchant in the universe visits the Guardians again on Friday to equip them with his goods. Xur is his name, and where you can find this grotesque being in Destiny 2 and what he has to offer this time, you will find out here on MeinMMO.
What happened this week in Destiny? Not much happened in Destiny 2, but some news has unfolded. If you are among the players who have few DLCs because they are too expensive, you can now take advantage of a deal from Humble Bundle. You get 6 expansions for only 20 €.
Additionally, the team behind Destiny 2 is working on major changes regarding PvP. Cooldowns for abilities are to be adjusted, and the system behind special and heavy ammunition will be revised. The changes will take effect in March. You can find out more in our overview.
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All info about Xur on February 16, 2024 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
When does Xur come? In the shady corners, Xur appears regularly, ready to sell his exotic goods to those brave enough to find their way to him. He appears every Friday at 6:00 PM and stays until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM.
Where is Xur? This is his stock for the weekend
The location of Xur: Xur’s presence is especially invaluable for new Guardians. However, before one can benefit from it, they must first find him. After the reset at 6:00 PM, you can start your search. MeinMMO will reveal his location.
Here is where Xur is located: In the Tower, in the Hangar.
Xur’s inventory from February 16 to February 20 – All exotics at a glance
Xur’s inventory changes weekly and especially offers new players the opportunity to enhance their skills through the use of exotics and to gear up faster for the challenges in Destiny 2.
This is Xur’s offer
Weapon: Lord of Wolves – Shotgun for 29 Legendary shards
Hunter: Gwisin Vest – Chest armor for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +8
Resilience: +19
Recovery: +6
Discipline: +14
Intellect: +13
Strength: +2
Total: 62
Titan: Wormgod’s Caress – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +6
Resilience: +23
Recovery: +7
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +7
Strength: +23
Total: 68
Warlock: Felwinter’s Helm – Helm for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +29
Resilience: +2
Recovery: +2
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +29
Strength: +2
Total: 66
Legendary Armor Set: “Gleamed” Set
Besides the regular offer, Xur sells unique rolls for exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. You can only buy these weapons from Xur if you also own the corresponding expansion.
Currently, he has one weapon on offer:
The exotic hand cannon “The Supremacy” with “Snapshot Sights”.
Trials of Osiris from February 16 – 20, 2024
The way to the lighthouse for over 7 victories in the Trials of Osiris
This weekend, the Trials of Osiris will start again for all sweats and part-time pros who want to secure their golden ticket to the lighthouse in intense matches.
Which map is active this week? In the Trials, the Guardians must focus on a specific map.
This map is active: The Dead Cliffs, on the EDZ.
This is the reward for a flawless run: Every week, a very special weapon awaits you at the lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, that is, 7 victories, as a Master version. You can earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon if you made it safely to the lighthouse with your ticket.
This week’s Master Trials weapon is: Eye of Sol, kinetic sniper.
When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, on February 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM. They end with the Weekly Reset on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Focus on the loot you want: You can also focus your trials engrams on your desired weapon at the 14th Saint. Your reward increases further when you get a full pass – even if you lost one or two trials matches.
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You can find and catch 42 Alpha-Pals in Palworld.We at MeinMMO will show you which ones exist and where you can find them.
What are Alpha-Pals? Apart from the five tower bosses, there are numerous field bosses in Palworld known as Alpha-Pals. Alpha-Pals are boss variants of normal Pals that you can find at various specific locations. You can find them on the surface or in caves, which should not be confused with dungeons.
Like in boss fights, Alpha-Pals have higher health than normal Pals, making them harder to catch. In total, there are 43 Alpha-Pals.
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All Alpha-Pals: Location & Level
Where can you find Alpha-Pals? Alpha-Pals are hard to miss due to their increased size and can be found at fixed coordinates at any time.
Some Alpha-Pals are in caves, while others are in spheres. Spheres contain a large area where the Alpha-Pal resides. This should not be confused with normal dungeons.
The following table provides an overview of all Alpha-Pals, their bosses, and the locations including the corresponding coordinates:
Alpha-Pal
Level
Coordinate
Chillet
11
172,-419 – South of the “Fortress Ruins” teleporter
Gumoss
11
-113, -628 – near the church of “Wind Whisper Islands”
Sweepa
11
-228, -592 – South of the “Small Cove” near the teleporter
Dumud
14
-309, 6 – near the “Ice Wind Island” teleporter
Penking
15
113, -353 – In the dungeon “Sphere of the Ice Bird”
Grintale
17
356, -244 – Near the “Moor Island” teleporter
Azurobe
17
-52, -387 – In the waters west of the “Bridge of the Twin Knights”
Nitewing
18
-275, -70 – At the beach of “Ice Wind Island”
Kingpaca
23
49, -460 – Near the “Small Village”
Broncherry
23
-222, -699 – Near the teleporter of the “Wind Whisper Islands”
Bushi
23
-177, -490 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Sword Master”
Katress
23
240, -330 – Dungeon “Sphere of Bravery”
Felbat
23
-408, -44 – Dungeon “Sphere of Dark Night”
Quivern
23
-256, -131 – Dungeon “Sphere of Dragon Wings”
Fenglope
25
-257, -458 – Cave “Mines Behind the Waterfall”
Petallia
28
-19, -264 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Soul of the Dead”
Beakon
29
-345, -252 – Near the “Bamboo Grove” teleporter
Broncherry Aqua
30
-167, -448 – Cave “Shallow Water Mines”
Warsect
30
162, -224 – Dungeon “Sphere of Bravery”
Elphidran
30
44, -282 – Near the “Sickle Beach” teleporter
Mossanda Lux
31
450, -181 – Near the “Eastern Wilderness Island” teleporter
Elizabee
31
42, -188 – Cave “Mines of the Faithful”
Relaxaurus Lux
31
-200, -344 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Thunder Dragon”
Univolt
31
-116, -542 – Near the “Wind Whisper Island” teleporter
Lunaris
32
-147, -660 – Dungeon “Sphere of Mysteries”
Verdash
35
289, 22 – Dungeon “Sphere of Swiftness”
Mammorest
38
190, -478 – Near the starting area “Highland of the Grass Giant”
Vaelet
38
131, -49 – Dungeon “Sphere of the Guardian”
Wumpo Botan
38
448, -50 – Near the “Eastern Wild Islands” teleporter
Sibelyx
40
252, 69 – Dungeon “Sphere of Pure White”
Menasting
44
492, 78 – Cave “Thirsty Mines”
Jormuntide 1
45
349, -84 – Near the “Land Bridge” teleporter
Jormuntide 2
45
-180, -270 – Near the “Crossroad of Researchers” teleporter
Suzaku
45
393, 238 – Near the “Desert City” teleporter
Kingpaca Cryst
46
-229, 468 – Cave “Forgotten Mines”
Anubis
47
-134, -94 – Near the “Twilight Sands”
Dinossum Lux
47
349, 535 – Cave “Remote Mines”
Astegon
48
-577, -417 – Cave “Ruined Mines”
Blazamut
49
-434, -531 – Cave “Scorching Mines”
Lyleen Noct
49
-141, 316 – Cave “Iceberg Mines”
Frostallion
50
-357, 508 – Near the “Absolute Zero Zone” teleporter
Jetragon
50
-789, -321 – Near the “Beach of Everlasting Summer” teleporter
Necromus
50
446, 681 – Near the “Sandy Dunes Hinterland” teleporter
Paladius
50
446, 681 – Near the “Sandy Dunes Hinterland” teleporter
Additionally, you can see where you might encounter an Alpha-Pal in the following screenshot:
How do I catch Alpha-Pals? Alpha-Pals can be caught with any existing Pal sphere in the game, but the catch probability is significantly lower than with normal Pals.
It is therefore advisable to craft better Pal spheres before the battle and deal considerable damage to the Alpha-Pal before attempting to catch it.
Do Alpha-Pals respawn? Yes, but it takes a certain amount of time for Alpha-Pals to respawn. After a cooldown period, you can challenge the respective Alpha-Pal again in the same location.
For capturing an Alpha-Pal, you also receive a capture bonus, just like with normal Pals, meaning it is worth defeating or catching Alpha-Pals multiple times to level up faster. You can find more tips on leveling up quickly here: Quick Leveling in Palworld – The best options to gather a lot of XP
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The German Twitch streamer Rumathra bought into an e-sports team in Valorant as a co-owner in 2022, but it will be over in 2024. The e-sports winter is hitting hard. The German Valorant league simply isn’t attractive enough to reasonably pay eight people, says the streamer.
What kind of team is it?
The team is called “Angry Titans” and was founded in 2017 as an Overwatch team by TakeTV. Behind “TaKe” is Starcraft II commentator Dennis Gehlen.
In 2021, the Angry Titans left Blizzard’s Overwatch and turned to Valorant. Wieland “Rumathra” Emilian Welte joined the team as CEO and co-owner in April 2022.
The Angry Titans played in the last season of the league “Valorant Challengers 2023 DACH: Evolution Split 1.” They reached 3rd place and a prize money of €3,625.
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High Expenses, Low Income
Why is the team now bankrupt? The meager prize money of €3,625 already shows the problem.
Rumathra explains: An organization in Valorant needs about eight people: besides five players, three staff members are also required. At this level, everyone works full-time, so they must be fully paid; that is only fair.
For him, that means an organization costs, at the very least, about €30,000 a month.
But the viewer numbers are only about 1,000 on average, and with such a reach, no sponsor in the world will give you €30,000.
On top of that, the Valorant league in Germany had a six-month break. During that time, no income was generated, but the costs did not go away.
Therefore, the organization simply isn’t worth it anymore. They are not bankrupt, but they have been in the red for months and cannot maintain that.
What does he see as the problem? Among other things, the world economy has caught up with him: Tech companies grew significantly during COVID, but in 2023 cut advertising budgets to save costs. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to find advertising funds.
When they were still playing in the Valorant league, some major teams like Eintracht Frankfurt were not in attendance, rather teams that did not draw any reach:
“Additionally, the Valorant League DACH simply wasn’t played for seven months.”
During that time, they would have needed to raise €210,000 without any games taking place. For him, it’s also not fair to just fire the players, let them work at McDonald’s for seven months, and then hire them back.
“They simply have no viewers”
What’s next? Most of the Angry Titans players have found places in other teams. One has retired from his career. Officially, the e-sports team is now “retired,” meaning put on hold.
Rumathra says he can imagine doing something like this again, but it doesn’t sound like he wants to start again in Valorant:
“In any case, we roasted Valorant DACH well. […] They simply have no viewers. It’s just not exciting enough for viewers to watch. It’s not well distributed, Riot is doing everything wrong that can be done wrong. It’s not played for six months; what should I say about that? It’s just poorly done.”
However, Rumathra admits that they didn’t do everything right and perhaps should have made more effort to find sponsors.
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This is what it’s about: If you can believe Trymacs, Rumathra is a thrifty person who sleeps on grandma’s couch instead of in a hotel. Therefore, it’s hardly conceivable that he truly made a loss of €30,000 per month; he would certainly have dropped out much earlier. Probably, they expected more of him in terms of attention and advertising boost.
What Rumathra describes is also found in many stories from influencers in the USA: Young men with millions of dollars of disposable income who “on the side” build e-sports teams: Whether it’s Ludwig or Disguised Toast, they all tell the same story. Those who invest in e-sports might as well burn their money. At least then the room will be nice and warm.
It is unclear how to cover normal salaries, especially in lower tier levels. The money is concentrated on the absolute top teams like G2. And even there, things look bleak right now as advertising funds are, as Rumathra correctly points out, apparently scarce.
Even large organizations that have been champions multiple times and played in the top leagues of the USA have turned away from e-sports in recent years. That the team has to withdraw from Valorant because they paid fair salaries is nothing for which Rumathra should be ashamed.
With codes for the Creative Mode in Fortnite, you can participate in cool parkours. Here we show you some of the best parkour maps for Fortnite. This is available for single-player and multiplayer. How to use the codes, you can find out here.
What is it about? Fortnite offers players the opportunity to design their own worlds in Creative Mode. These can be racetracks, mini-games, deathruns, or parkour games. You have the option to enter the code of a map in your Fortnite and then let loose on the map and set best times.
Creative Mode Codes and Maps for Fortnite – Where to enter code?
With the twelve-digit codes, you can conveniently participate in a variety of maps and don’t have to pay anything for it. First, let’s find out how it works.
How to enter a code for the Creative Mode in Fortnite?
First, start Fortnite in Creative Mode
Once you have selected the mode, you are in the lobby and practically ready to start
Click on “Play” as usual
On the next screen, select “Open a Server” and click on Start
Then you will spawn in the Creative Hub. This is essentially a map with various portals that lead you to Creative Servers
To enter a code, walk up to one of the portals – But do not go through
At the portal, you can now press the interact button
On the following screen, you can enter and select the code for the island
Now confirm the correct island with the button “Select Island” and the portal for this island will build up. This may take a few minutes.
How to enter an island? You just need to walk through the created portal that you built in the previous step with the Creative Mode code. The portals that are active from the start are suggested by Fortnite itself.
The Best Parkour Maps (Jump and Run) in Fortnite
Now you know how to enter the codes for Creative Mode. All that’s missing is input. Here we show you a selection of the best parkour maps that Fortnite has to offer. The leaderboard is based on player feedback and personal preferences of the author. With your tips, we will expand the list.
What are parkour maps? These are basically obstacle courses that you need to complete. You do this with difficult jumps and runs. Some runs are time-limited, while others destroy the map behind you. Yet others give you all the time in the world to overcome the tricky jump and runs.
Update: We have updated the article for you on April 23 with 5 more maps.
Fortnite Parkour for Beginners – Code 3306-6683-7895 (Easy)
To get a feel for the parkour maps in Fortnite or just to have a sense of achievement, it is advisable to start with beginner maps. Such a parkour for beginners was created by Vanyapoker.
He says in his map that it’s not about speed. It’s about having fun. Only two of the levels are a bit more difficult.
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Death Run for Beginners – Code 8612-3650-9889 (Easy)
This run was created by user DampFijiWater for players who have no idea about death runs and want to get familiar with the mechanics first.
On the death run for noobs, you should jump, glide, slide, and fall through the narrowest passages. If you complete these 23 levels, you are ready for harder death runs.
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Surf Map in Fortnite – Code: 0983-2790-7319 (Easy)
Surf maps have been extremely popular in the shooter Counter-Strike. These maps are special because you have to slide along smooth surfaces to reach your destination. This is called “surfing”.
The content creator Hooshen loved the surf maps in Counter-Strike. Now he has created his own neon surf map in Fortnite and shares it with you. Give it a try. Hooshen says that the map will not frustrate you and is instead easy to solve.
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Parkour and Puzzle Map “Into the Ice Cave” – Code 5717-5510-9405 (Easy to Medium)
In this map, creator Bludrive has made an effort to make it look natural. Your task there is to loot all 5 hidden artifacts from the chests.
Players praise the map’s visuals, which avoid many futuristic effects. Instead, you find yourself in caves and mine shafts.
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The Plumber Parkour – Code 5273-8887-4633 (Easy to Medium)
In this parkour, you will be transported into the world of the Nintendo plumber Mario. You will face target shooting exercises, bombs, and long green pipes that can take you to other levels in Mario games.
The world resembles that of Mario and should be no problem for skilled players. It was created by content creator JackTheRipperJM, who introduces it in the following video:
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Crash Bandicoot Adventure – Code 0337-1577-4206 (Easy to Medium)
This creative map is a mix of parkour and adventure. The map is designed in the colorful style of Crash Bandicoot and has even received a story from the creator Tinch0n.
“Dr. Feo Fortex is trying to dominate the world with his experiments and robots. You have to travel to different worlds to stop him. Do you dare to do that?”
From difficult jumps with ice feet to shootouts with NPCs, this map has a lot of content to offer. Creator Tinch0n presents it in the video:
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Fishstick’s Adventure Deathrun – Code 0268-5437-7911 (Easy to Medium)
You will complete this adventure run with the character Fishstick. With the fresh fish stick, you will jump over boxes and barrels, catapult yourself with grenades, and jump on the smallest of springs through a total of 4 different biomes.
The creator fhsupport rates the difficulty between easy and medium.
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In this parkour for 2 to 8 players, you compete directly with your friends in a direct game. Level by level, you can compete against other players and directly determine who is the better parkour runner among you. The first to score 30 points on the map wins the entire parkour. This map was created by creator skirsch.
The difficulty varies between easy and hard, as you choose how hard or easy you want it to be for each level. Thus, the course is suitable for beginners and advanced players.
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Parkour Map with Flintlock Pistol – Code 9553-6066-8952 (Medium)
In this map, you must prove your skill with the flintlock pistol in Fortnite. This is the gun that has such a tremendous recoil that it can launch your character into the air.
On this parkour map, the pistol is especially important, as it is the only way to safely overcome deadly obstacles and abysses. Content creator Hooshen presents the map in the video.
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This parkour/adventure map has a very special theme. You take on the role of a soldier who is to explore this foreign, exciting world. The design is made for 1-4 players.
Fortnite players who have already tested it praise the map for its originality. The world looks very beautiful and it is “finally something different”. So if you are looking for variety in your parkours, you might find it on the exoplanet Azdec. Creator Kiwi presents it in his video:
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This parkour comes from itscizzorz and puts your skills to a deadly test. As soon as you die, you lose your progress and are reset. Driven by this fear, you will think twice about how you approach a jump.
You must have a lot of patience if you want to complete the parkour. It takes several attempts. There are already some videos on YouTube from participants who complete the course.
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Snipers VS Runners – Code 7352-4203-8482 (For 2 Players)
This map comes from IdiotsPlayGames and is designed for 2 players. One takes on the role of the sniper while the other player is supposed to complete an obstacle course. The sniper tries to shoot the runner before he reaches the goal.
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Temple Run – Code 5001-0003-6492 (Destructive Map – Medium to Hard)
This popular course comes from dolphindom. The course is very popular on YouTube among players. The parkour is reminiscent of the game “Temple Run”. What is special about the map is that it gets destroyed behind you.
At the beginning, you loot dynamite from a chest, which is then thrown at the first section of the track. Since the course is completely interconnected, it gradually collapses after the first explosion – as you know from buildings in Fortnite: Battle Royale.
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APA Parkour University – Code 9469-8901-1491 (Extra Long Course – Hard)
This course from Wertandrew is designed for players who want to chew on a particularly long parkour. It is said that players have not completed the course in under 20 minutes.
In addition, there is supposedly a teddy bear hidden somewhere on the course. Visually, this course reminds of the Portal games with its round passages and dreary walls.
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Easy Death Run – Code 3214-0022–6635 (Easy to Medium)
The parkour from Mnoksito is, like the Christmas Death Run, beginner-friendly. While you will also have to make difficult jumps here, all of them are achievable with a bit of practice.
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The Tiny Towers map from Nobel_ has received a lot of positive feedback on Reddit. The goal is to secure the llama on top of the building. And that doesn’t seem easy. The creator explains, however, that this map should be significantly easier than Cizzorz’s deathrun, which you can find further up in the article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YTdFN45C3g
Do you know any other cool parkour maps for Fortnite that we should add to this list? Then let us know in the comments. And also tell us which map you liked the most from here. Do you prefer parkour or what are your favorite modes in the creative maps?
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