Larian Studios announced the extensive Patch 6 for Baldur’s Gate 3 for this week. The community collectively agreed: It’s definitely coming on Valentine’s Day. But Larian Studios had other plans and sent penguin memes as a response.
What was not mentioned in the post, however, was the exact release date of Patch 6. It only stated: “Love is in the air in Faerûn.”
Many fans interpreted this as a sign that the update would be released on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. However, they were wrong, as Larian Studios humorously made clear to them.
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The developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 show the legendary city
“Sweet Dreams”
User @dyingnome posted on X.com on February 8, 2024, with conviction: “Larian is releasing Patch 6 on Valentine’s Day with new companion kisses. Trust me on this, I know a thing or two about marketing.”
The next day, Larian Studios responded. In the form of a penguin meme showing a pouting penguin with the caption: “Well, now I won’t do it.”
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When user SergeantDaynes humorously remarked that the patch would now come “out of spite” on February 13 or 15, there was another penguin in response. This time, one that stares at the viewer with a stern expression in close-up:
But that was not going to be Larian Studios’ last penguin. On February 14, 2024, Valentine’s Day came – but the patch did not.
Instead, Larian Studios gifted players with one last penguin on X.com. This time, one that lies in bed, laughing diabolically. The game studio wrote: “Sweet Dreams”.
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How did the players react? Under the last penguin post, many users complained that the patch did not actually come out on Valentine’s Day. Some also begged that the game company would still be merciful enough to release the patch on Valentine’s Day, as they had stayed home to test the new kiss animations right away.
However, some also conceded that Larian Studios had clearly made it clear with the first penguin that the patch would not arrive on the expected date – and had actually not mentioned a specific date in the announcement at all.
In Palworld, you need ancient components to craft various items. A player has collected 25,000 pieces of the resource and reveals on Reddit how he did it.
What are “Ancient Components”? Ancient components are a resource in Palworld that you primarily need for crafting ancient technology, such as the incubator. You also need the components for the giga shield and the tera shield, which protect you from hits.
With the ancient components, you can also craft a grappling hook gun that allows you to move faster. A player has built a kind of “elevator” with the gun – and even the developers were impressed.
How did he accomplish this? In his post, the user “Aggressive-Intern411” writes on February 15 that he finally collected over 25k ancient components. This took “forever”. When asked what his favorite method is for collecting the components, he writes in the comments:
Force the spawn of Paladius and kill him over and over again. I started when I could kill all 6 of them with 3-4 rockets.
Set the passing of night and daytime as short as possible, set the 3x pal spawn amount, and then you can go back there after each day that passes. I think it takes less than 10 minutes in total.
It’s all about world settings, lots of spawns, very short days = profit.
In the screenshot of his Reddit post, you can see that he has equipped two legendary rocket launchers. He explains in a comment that he uses them to shoot 2 times without reloading, so he can “one-shot” everything.
This could explain how he can face the high number of strong alpha pals in Palworld and farm them in higher spawn amounts.
Where can I find Paladius? The alpha pal “Paladius” is located far in the north, in a zone with a level range of 40 to 50. According to a player, Paladius is one of the strongest pals that can deal the most damage.
The new co-op shooter Helldivers 2 is currently very successful on Steam and PS5. The game focuses on PvE and will not have PvP in the future.
What is Helldivers 2? Helldivers 2 is a co-op shooter for PS5 and PC, released on February 8, 2024, and has gathered over 150,000 concurrent players on Steam.
The goal of Helldivers 2 is to bring peace and democracy across the galaxy – with firepower.
You fight in third-person perspective against various enemy types like alien bugs and robots, always making it clear that you are doing this for the freedom of the citizens of the so-called Over-Earth.
Helldivers 2 does not take itself too seriously. This pursuit of peace, freedom, and democracy is often portrayed and parodied in an exaggerated manner.
As humorous as Helldivers 2 is staged, the gameplay can be quite challenging. On nine difficulty levels, you fight with up to 4 players against hordes of enemies – requiring good teamwork and communication at times.
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Helldivers 2 forgoes PvP
Who is it about? Johan Pilestedt is the CEO and Game Director at Arrowhead, the Swedish development studio behind Helldivers 2.
What does the CEO say about PvP?On X.com (formerly Twitter), Pilestedt commented on a post that the studio is doing its best to make Helldivers 2 a successful game that lasts a long time. A user on the social network then said that Helldivers 2 needs PvP to “steal” Call of Duty players.
Pilestedt explained that Arrowhead will not add a PvP mode to Helldivers 2 to reduce toxic elements. Instead, the studio wants to create an environment that is “supportive and fun. “
The user then speculated that the developers are afraid to add PvP. But Pilestedt made it clear: “We are not afraid. We just don’t want the toxicity that comes with it. We make games for people who just want to have a challenging time with friends, but in a PvE environment. If you want PvP, I recommend Tarkov [Note: Escape from Tarkov].”
With Escape from Tarkov, Pilestedt recommends an extraction shooter that goes in a quite different direction than Helldivers 2.
While Tarkov is also known to be a very challenging game, it focuses on realistic gameplay, a first-person perspective, and PvP, unlike the co-op shooter.
Nightingale is set to become a new survival game on Steam, where players can traverse portals, defeat mystical creatures, and build bases. We will show you everything you need to know about the release, gameplay, and the price.
What is Nightingale? Nightingale is an open-world survival game from the developers “Inflexion Games”, which can be played solo or cooperatively with friends. Here, you take on the role of a Realmwalker, who can step through mystical portals and explore new areas of the Fae.
On journeys across the world of the Fae, you can come across new areas, claim them for yourself and build a base on them. If hostile creatures disagree with this, you can defend yourself with melee and ranged weapons and even cast spells.
Now we will go into detail and show you everything you need to know about Nightingale before the release.
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Nightingale: Releasing Earlier!
Nightingale: Release – How long do you have to wait
Will Nightingale come to PS5 and Xbox? So far, Nightingale will only be released for PC. Whether consoles will follow at a later date is unknown, but cannot be completely ruled out.
How long will Nightingale stay in early access? The developers are aiming for an early access duration of between 9 to 12 months. However, depending on how the feedback turns out, it could be longer or shorter.
Nightingale: This is how the gameplay of the survival game works
How is it played? Nightingale starts with you creating your Realmwalker. In a detailed character creator, you will first forge your explorer and can start with a personalized appearance.
Here is another detailed video about the gameplay of Nightingale:
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Nightingale is considered a great hope for survival, without PvP – The latest gameplay looks fantastic
Once you have created your character, you have the following options available:
You can hunt smaller and larger animals
Track down bosses and defeat them in your area
Build a base to your liking
Explore your area and discover mysteries
Craft, upgrade equipment or improve your magic
Step through new portals and discover more biomes
Mine materials and loot items
There is also no PvP in Nightingale, so you don’t have to worry in co-op that a player will intentionally defeat you to take your loot. You can peacefully explore the wonderful world of the Fae and focus on progress.
If you don’t like future portals and areas, you can also design a destination to your liking with realm cards. This way, you can customize the biome, enemies, and materials so that you end up in an area you desire.
Nightingale: Prices and editions at a glance
How much will Nightingale cost? There is officially no price for Nightingale yet, but fans on Reddit estimate the price to be $29.99. If the game aims for its full release in the future, “early access” players could also be charged again, as the developers are considering a possible surcharge. However, nothing is set in stone yet (via steam.com).
These were all the important updates about the release of Nightingale so far. If more information is released in the future regarding the release of the console version or new features, we will update our post.
Are you ready for Nightingale, or do you not like the fantasy setting and prefer to play a more realistic survival game? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
Season 8 of Game of Thrones disappointed many viewers. But as a TikTok video shows, we could have actually guessed beforehand that the finale might upset some: Because Emilia Clarke warned us without directly stating it.
Season 8 of Game of Thrones was torn apart by many fans. Among other things, the season was criticized for how quickly it rushed through some storylines. In addition, certain character developments, such as those of Daenerys Targaryen, led to negative reactions among viewers.
Some fans went so far in their dissatisfaction as to create a petition demanding a re-shoot of Season 8. You can read more about it here at our colleagues from Moviepilot.
However, as a TikTok video shows, we could have guessed beforehand that the last season would be divisive and might disappoint many. Because one Game of Thrones actress did not seem too thrilled about the series finale herself, but could only express that indirectly in interviews.
Here you see a trailer for Game of Thrones:
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Trailer for the first season of the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’
How did Emilia Clarke warn us? The TikToker movie.review_man.man.man published a clip on his channel on December 18, 2023.
In it, he explained that he found one thing funny about the ‘downfall’ of Game of Thrones with Season 8, namely that Emilia Clarke, the actress of Daenerys, had warned during a press tour before just how bad the last season was.
Here you can watch the TikTok video by movie.review_man.man.manyourself:
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When asked how it was to read the script, Emilia Clarke replied: “I read the scripts for this season, and on certain days, I left my house. The only thing I took with me were my keys. And when I returned home three hours later, I still hadn’t processed everything.” Her subsequent facial expression speaks volumes.
Even in the following interview moments that are shown, you can see her repeatedly with an almost tortured expression as she talks about Season 8 of Game of Thrones.
What is the fastest airplane in GTA 5 Online? Here we show you an overview of the fastest airplanes and their top speeds.
What airplanes does GTA Online offer? In the online world of GTA 5, you will encounter all kinds of airplanes. The selection ranges from nimble stunt planes to large transporters.
Why do you need fast airplanes? Whether it’s racing, missions, or adventures in the open world, getting from A to B quickly on the large map of GTA Online is important for players according to the situation. There are also racing modes with airplanes, where our overview of the fastest lap times or top speeds, depending on the course, will help you.
List of the fastest airplanes from GTA Online – Status: 2024
This is how it is sorted: In this overview we show you two tables.
The fastest airplanes, sorted by lap time
The fastest airplanes, sorted by top speed
We differentiate here because the uses of airplanes are different for players. Thus, you can choose the right airplane for you based on your requirements.
The YouTuber Broughy1322 has made it his mission to test various land and flying vehicles from GTA Online thoroughly (via YouTube.com). For the top speeds, he calculates the speed over a longer period of time, not just the peak during a boost. We use his analysis for our tables.
Note: The speedometers and cockpit instruments in GTA Online are not particularly reliable based on experience. The numbers from Broughy correspond to the “real” speed of the airplanes. It is quite possible that GTA Online shows you different values for speed at times. However, this does not change the ranking.
It should be noted that there are many variables when it comes to the top speed in GTA Online, which can lead to different (and higher) top speeds. Additionally, the in-game speedometer and other forms of speed measurement either do not function or are at least inaccurate (example on YouTube). If you compare this with your own observations, you will most likely get incorrect results.
Explanation by YouTuber Broughy about the speed calculations – Source
The fastest airplanes by top speed
Rank
Airplane
Top Speed
1
F-160 Raiju
374.17 km/h
2
Pyro
358.4 km/h
3
Rogue
353.2 km/h
4
Hydra
336.7 km/h
5
V-65 Molotok
334.3 km/h
6
Howard NX-25
327.9 km/h
7
Alpha-Z1
324.2 km/h
8
P-45 Nokota
323.4 km/h
9
P-996 Lazer
313.8 km/h
10
Seabreeze
308.5 km/h
11
Besra
304.5 km/h
12
LF-22 Starling
302.1 km/h
13
Avenger
287.2 km/h
14
RO-86 Alkonost
269.5 km/h
15
Volatol
266.3 km/h
16
Nimbus
265.5 km/h
17
Vestra
263.5 km/h
18
B-11 Strikeforce
263.5 km/h
19
Miljet
259.5 km/h
20
Luxor Deluxe
256.6 km/h
21
Luxor
255.8 km/h
22
Shamal
255.8 km/h
23
Mogul
250.6 km/h
24
Tula
241.4 km/h
25
Duster
231.7 km/h
This is special: It is exciting that the Seabreeze is still among the top 10 in this ranking. The seaplane is excellent for various missions in GTA Online and is therefore particularly popular as a means of making money.
The fact that the plane is also so fast greatly expands its range of use.
The fastest airplanes by lap time
Rank
Airplane
Time
1
F-160 Raiju
0:30.8 Min
2
Alpha-Z1
0:33.5 Min
3
Howard NX-25
0:33.8 Min
4
Pyro
0:34.0 Min
5
Hydra
0:34.1 Min
6
Rogue
0:35.2 Min
7
V-65 Molotok
0:36.3 Min
8
P-45 Nokota
0:37.0 Min
9
P-996 Lazer
0:37.6 Min
10
Besra
0:38.3 Min
11
Seabreeze
0:38.5 Min
12
Avenger
0:39.4 Min
13
Vestra
0:40.3 Min
14
LF-22 Starling
0:44.4 Min
15
Mogul
0:45.3 Min
16
B-11 Strikeforce
0:46.0 Min
17
Nimbus
0:47.0 Min
18
Luxor Deluxe
0:47.3 Min
19
Luxor
0:48.3 Min
20
Streamer216
0:48.3 Min
21
Mallard
0:48.6 Min
22
Tula
0:49.3 Min
23
Shamal
0:49.4 Min
24
Miljet
0:49.6 Min
25
Cuban 800
0:49.8 Min
This is special: Here it shows that top speed is not the most important point for the planes. If you have a racetrack with many curves, airplanes with good handling are better suited. The nimble, small Alpha-Z1 can score particularly well here.
What makes the fastest airplanes so good?
We want to introduce you to a few examples that made it onto the list of the fastest airplanes in GTA Online.
The Seabreeze, which can also land on water
The fast and agile Alpha-Z1
P-996 Lazer, the expensive jet
If you would like other airplanes from this list to be highlighted, please let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
Seabreeze
Cost: 850,000 to 1,130,500 GTA dollars
Dealer: Elitás Travel
What makes the Seabreeze special: This single-engine airplane is a loyal companion to many players in GTA Online. It is popular for preparing heists because you can easily reach targets on the water. When landing on water, you don’t even have to be very careful. Even if you land in the sea at higher speeds, the aircraft remains intact. You have to be very rough to damage the Seabreeze with water.
You can equip the Seabreeze with machine guns or activate the bomb bays. This gives you attack options against ground targets. The cockpit can accommodate 2 players.
With its wide range of applications and relatively low purchase price, the Seabreeze finds many fans in the online world of Grand Theft Auto V.
Alpha-Z1
Cost: 1,595,000 to 2,121,350 GTA dollars
Dealer: Elitás Travel
What makes the Alpha-Z1 special: With the Alpha-Z1 from Buckingham, you control a special stunt airplane. It is incredibly fast in races due to its agility, but requires much training to master. Once you have completed a few flight hours in the Alpha-Z1, no one can keep up with you in races.
However, it excels even outside of races. You only need to cover a few meters before you can take off. You can’t install weapons in the aircraft. That would not fit the light and agile theme at all.
If you enjoy flying in GTA Online and want to try your hand at stunts, take a closer look at the Alpha-Z1. The Z1 has only one seat in the cockpit.
P-996 Lazer
Cost: 6,500,000 GTA dollars
Dealer: Warstock Cache & Carry
What makes the P-996 special: The plane is the second military jet after the Hydra that made its way into the world of GTA. If you don’t want to spend 6.5 million on it, you can steal a version at the military airport.
The P-996 is armed with double explosive weapons that can easily eliminate targets in the air or on the ground with a burst of fire. To hit well with the aircraft, you need some practice. After a few hours with the P-996, you become a significant potential threat to other players.
You have access to guided and straightforward firing missiles. When firing, two missiles are launched alternately in quick succession until you need to reload.
Which of the airplanes do you like the most? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments and share your experiences with other players.
Do you still need the “pocket money” to buy one of the featured airplanes? We show you here ways to earn money quickly in GTA Online. If you invest a bit of time, you can easily earn several million and afford the vehicles.
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The development of the MMO shooter Anthem was discontinued 3 years ago, but the game still enjoys a loyal fan base. On reddit, a plan has now been put forward to force EA to develop an Anthem 2.0 with violence.
What is the situation with Anthem?
The MMO shooter Anthem, also known as “The game where everyone is Iron Man”, was released in February 2019.
The problem was that BioWare barely finished the game at release and then the team broke apart: The original team at BioWare was unable to push out new content. Later, it was said that the SWTOR MMO team should first address the game’s problems with major updates.
Anthem shows the four different combat suits in the launch trailer
“Anthem deserves a second chance”
This is the current status: Even though Anthem has failed in the eyes of the general public and was a flop, the game has found many fans with its strong gameplay loop and unique aesthetics who still enjoy and appreciate it today.
They fantasize about how great it could have been if EA had continued to develop Anthem.
In a post on reddit, they are now calling, 3 years after the end: “Let’s bring Anthem back.” If No Man’s Sky and Cyberpunk 2077 got a second chance, then surely Anthem could do it too, they say.
They ask fans to post the hashtag #reviveanthem on social media and to prompt EA for a statement.
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Is it going to work? No, probably not. There were some posts on Twitter with the hashtag on February 9, but nothing significant.
A player says nothing has equaled Anthem since. But the hashtag wave fades quickly.
However: It is impressive that the reddit post received 2200 upvotes and 628 comments. For a game that has been dead for 3 years, that is quite unusual.
How are people discussing it? There is a great longing for Anthem, it can be read repeatedly about the game. Many think back to the title with love and nostalgia. They loved the feeling of soaring through the air with their hero, diving down on enemies, and overwhelming them with a hail of rockets.
But under the thread at Anthem, there is also a lot of cynicism against EA. They have sunk many great games, such as Titanfall. EA is said to be “deaf to feedback”. They only care about profit. One can rage, scream, and even hack a game – nothing will happen as long as EA does not sniff a juicy profit.
CD Projekt Red never gave up on Cyberpunk, but EA gave up on Anthem, it is said, and one can almost feel the salt on the tongue.
By now, a lot of nostalgia has probably been replaced by bitterness.
With many small and larger tricks, you can save a lot of money in everyday life. MeinMMO presents you with 8 tips with which you can save almost 1,000 euros a year.
In times when electricity and gas prices are at an all-time high, it is always advisable to conserve resources or use them sparingly. Therefore, MeinMMO presents a whole range of tips that can help you save electricity, energy, and thus money in everyday life or at home office.
What numbers are we starting from? We usually assume a household of 4 people. The average electricity consumption of a 4-person household in Germany is about 3000 kWh. In January 2024, the average price for a kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity is around 37.37 cents/kWh, according to the comparison portal Verivox.
The high price is also associated with the cost explosion in 2023, where electricity suppliers passed on the high wholesale prices to end consumers. Depending on how high the electricity and energy prices are, the theoretical savings potential is also greater.
Seal doors and windows
The most energy is lost when heating through doors and windows. Therefore, it is worth checking whether windows and doors are really sealed. New sealing rings or aids usually don’t cost much, but heating costs can be reduced by up to 20%. That amounts to about 150 euros depending on the household. This is also stated by the online magazine Enercity.de.
Another tip: Close the doors so that the heat stays in the rooms and doesn’t drift through the hallway or other areas.
What does it cost? DIY insulation usually costs only a few euros and can be found at hardware stores. Professional insulation from a tradesman will cost you more like 200 euros or more. A good insulation also increases the property value, by the way.
How much can you save? Depending on your household, you can save about 150 euros a year with good sealing.
Install a water-saving showerhead
With a water-saving showerhead, you can save not only water but also electricity in everyday life. Saving models reduce energy consumption by around 30% and lower water usage: While a normal showerhead uses about 14 liters of water per minute, the consumption with a saving head is about 6 to 8 liters.
Before you worry about standing under a trickle: The water-saving showerhead limits the flow, but the water pressure is usually not reduced.
What does it cost? For a water-saving showerhead, you usually pay between 15 and 20 euros. However, there are also models for which you can pay 50 euros. Normally, a cheap model is enough.
How much can you save? The website wertgarantie.de calculates the savings in water and electricity to be about 100 euros per year for a person who lives alone and showers once a day. With more people showering daily or even multiple times a day, you will, of course, save more.
Wash clothes cooler
You can also save electricity and money with the washing machine. By reducing the temperatures, the Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg states, it is worthwhile for you (via vzhh.de):
By lowering the temperature from 60 to 40 degrees, electricity consumption decreases by up to 45 percent.
Washing at 30 instead of 40 degrees even saves up to 40 percent.
In general, experts recommend washing laundry with cooler water. Modern detergents are now made from washing enzymes and surfactants. Therefore, hot water is no longer needed to clean clothes deeply.
However, there are exceptions where lower temperatures are not recommended:
If sick people or persons with allergies are in the household, washing at higher temperatures is recommended.
Additionally, you should wash hot a few times a year to prevent a bacterial film inside the washing machine.
Certain items like underwear, bed linens, and towels should also be washed at 60 degrees.
What does it cost? Nothing, washing laundry at cooler temperatures costs you nothing initially.
How much can you save? If you count on a 4-person household with about four loads of laundry per week, you can save about 75 euros a year by washing at cooler temperatures.
Install digital thermostats
Digital thermostats can be attached to radiators to automatically regulate the temperatures in the room. But beware: Not all thermostats are suitable for every radiator and in some cases, the heating system must also be suitable.
The question of whether such smart devices are worth it at all depends on the building and the occupants:
If the building is already well insulated and you usually turn down the heating when you leave the room, then you can save little with a digital thermostat.
However, if you are someone who turns on the heating in the bathroom in the morning but then forgets to turn it off later, then it is worth purchasing just like in a poorly insulated house.
The Stiftung Warentest calculated for a rather poorly insulated 70-square-meter apartment that smart heating could save about 108 euros per year. This was valid for 2022. Due to the sharply rising prices in 2023 and early 2024, the saving potential is likely even higher.
What does it cost? Depending on the manufacturer, you pay about 25 euros for a digital thermostat, but some devices can be had for 50 euros. However, you also need to consider that for each radiator you want to control, you need a thermostat.
In some cases, you also need a control unit through which you can control your thermostats. For example, if you buy thermostats for the Fritzbox and own a Fritzbox, you do not need a control unit anymore.
How much can you save? If the house is poorly insulated and you constantly forget to turn down the heating, you save about 108 euros per year.
Lower the heating
By turning down the heating, you can also save money and energy, says the Verbraucherzentrale (verbraucherzentrale.de).
Level 1 means a room temperature of about 12 degrees.
On level 2, the room is heated to 16 degrees.
At level 3, it is already 20 degrees.
At level 4, you already get 24 degrees.
Level 5 means a room temperature of 28 degrees.
Each degree less corresponds to roughly a saving of 6% energy. If you set the heating to level 3 instead of level 4, that is about 24% energy that you can save.
Warning: 16 degrees or level 2 should be the minimum in unused rooms as well. Otherwise, there is a risk of mold formation, which can pose a health hazard. Therefore, you should not be too stingy.
In well-insulated houses, you should also not turn down the heating, as the heat stays in the building.
What does it cost? Nothing. Setting your heating lower is completely free for you.
How much can you save? If you calculate with a typical 4-person household, then you save about 60 euros per degree.
Replace old light bulbs
Officially banned in Europe, there are still many households with old light bulbs. And some stocked up again with old lights before the sales ban. New LED bulbs consume up to 90% less electricity compared to old bulbs. For comparison, the Verbraucherzentrale states the following values:
A 60-watt incandescent bulb that lights for three hours a day costs about 24 euros in electricity per year.
An LED lamp uses about 5 watts and only costs you around 2 euros per year.
What does it cost? Prices for LED bulbs typically range from 5 to 10 euros, but it also depends on the type of bulb and the device.
How much can you save? Compared to an old incandescent bulb, you save about 22 euros per bulb per year. Depending on how many bulbs you replace, the more you save.
Instead of using the console, use a TV stick for streaming
Consoles like the PS5 or Xbox Series X are only partially designed for home entertainment and are primarily gaming consoles. This is also reflected in energy consumption, because PS5 and Xbox consume a lot of power:
Consoles like the PS5 consume an average of 70 – 80 watts per hour when streaming a series.
An Apple TV 4K, on the other hand, only consumes 6 watts and a Chromecast even just 3.4 watts.
The consoles are optimized for gaming and are officially gaming platforms, and are significantly less efficient when streaming compared to something like a streaming dongle. Consoles also do not have a low-energy chip that would make streaming more efficient.
If you want to save electricity and money, we would recommend either a TV with smart features or a TV stick. The latter allows you to upgrade an old TV to smart features easily.
What does it cost? A TV stick usually costs between 20 and 30 euros, depending on the model.
How much can you save? The former Vice President of Netflix stated in 2019 that we watch an average of 2 hours of Netflix a day. If you pay about 4 cents for 100 watts, you save about 8 cents per day. That adds up to about 29 euros if you watch 2 hours of series every day.
Many people leave their devices in standby rather than turning them off completely. This way, devices can start up quickly but also continuously consume power. However, in many cases, it can be worthwhile to completely turn off devices. Especially large devices like sound systems, gaming consoles, or gaming PCs consume quite a bit of power while in standby.
However, there are exceptions: You should not completely turn off routers and OLED TVs either: Because as soon as the OLED TV enters standby, a process is started in the background to prevent burn-in effects.
What does it cost? Turning off your devices does not cost you anything at first. For switchable power strips, you usually pay between 15 and 20 euros, with surge protection you’ll pay an additional 5 to 10 euros.
How much can you save? You can save about 140 euros a year. In an average 3-person household, the NDR explains that you can save 8% of your electricity costs, or about 140 euros a year.
All tips for saving at a glance
Everything at a glance: Depending on your bill and the number of people, your saving potential will vary. Here’s a recap of all the possible points with options at a glance:
Seal doors and windows: About 150 euros.
Water-saving showerhead: 100 euros per person for daily showers.
Wash clothes cooler: 75 euros a year with 4 loads per week.
Digital thermostats: Around 108 euros per year.
Lower the heating: 60 euros per year.
Replace light bulbs: 22 euros per bulb.
TV stick instead of PS5: 29 euros a year.
Avoid standby: 140 euros a year in a 3-person household.
More ways to save power while gaming: Because PC, PS5, or Xbox are not designed for “power savings.” Instead, a gaming PC is supposed to provide the best possible performance while gaming, and to achieve that processor and graphics card will be utilized to their maximum.
However, with a few small tips and tricks, you can reduce power consumption and save money that way.
In a new trailer, Minecraft announces a new DLC. This one entices with amusement parks, film classicsand roller coasters.
What kind of DLC is this? Minecraft has announced a new DLC in a trailer. This one is called “Universal Studios Experience” and aims to provide exactly what the name promises.
With this DLC, you can visit Universal Studios. In this amusement park, various attractions, mini-games, and the important task of restoring the letters of the famous Universal globe await you.
In the trailer, you can see what themed areas and attractions await you:
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Minecraft bietet euch eine spaßige Zeit in euren Lieblings-Freizeitparks
What does the community say? Even the trailer seems to convince many Minecraft players and even non-players of the DLC. The concept and the collaboration with Universal Studios seem particularly exciting. Especially due to the quite realistic representation of the attractions.
Because in the comments (via YouTube), you can see not only critical players who suddenly have an interest in Minecraft but also many who are reminiscing and expressing their excitement about the attractions:
SonofTuscon99 writes: “You’ve achieved the impossible: You’ve somehow sparked my interest in Minecraft.”
salmonsdontdie4952 writes: “Wow, the nostalgia I feel for the old Universal Studios attractions, and I can experience them again (somehow) I love it.”
thecontentprism writes: “I’ve never considered Minecraft, but I somehow want to see this.”
Raansu writes: “Seeing attractions that haven’t been in the park for a long time makes me sad.”
Minecraft lets you experience film classics up close
What attractions are there? In the DLC, for example, you venture into the themed area “Jurassic World” and take a water ride past various dinosaurs. Afterwards, you move to the “Back to the Future” area where you help Dr. Emmett Brown and go on a hunt in a flying DeLorean.
The trailer also showcases areas inspired by movies such as King Kong, The Mummy, or Jaws, presenting you with various attractions and mini-games. In the different attractions, you experience well-known film scenes up close as an audience member.
Allegedly, over 40,000 players are playing the 62-year-old game “Spacewar” on Steam, but this is used to disguise software piracy.
What kind of game is it? Spacewar is one of the first video games ever developed, alongside “Tennis for Two,” and was released in 1962 – even 10 years before “Pong,” the first commercially successful video game.
Spacewar is a multiplayer game where two players control two spaceships and orbit a star. This star has its own gravitational pull, so players must try to avoid crashing into the celestial body. The first one to crash loses.
Additionally, Spacewar is used as a demo application in Steam’s API (Application Programming Interface), which is why a fully functional version of the game is available for free to every Steam user.
Using Spacewar, developers who want to publish a game on Steam can test various APIs and Steamworks features. This includes features like voice chat and game search, as well as leaderboards, statistics, and achievements (via steamgames.com).
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This is what the gameplay of the 62-year-old game Spacewar looks like
However, if you want to play Spacewar yourself, you won’t find it simply in the Steam store. It doesn’t exist there.
To install Spacewar, you need to type “run” (without quotes) into the Windows search bar. A new window will open, where you enter “steam://run/480” (again without quotes) and then confirm with “ok.”
Then Steam will ask you in a familiar installation window whether you want to install Spacewar. You can confidently confirm that.
What does this have to do with pirates? Spacewar had an average of 41,903 players on Steam over the past 30 days. The peak number of concurrently active players during this period even reached 102,634 (via Steamcharts). Hence, Spacewar would be played by more players on Steam than Destiny 2, DayZ, or Overwatch 2.
You can probably guess that not really nearly 42,000 players are actively playing a 62-year-old game or developers testing voice chat or similar. Spacewar is actually used by pirates as a cover.
What role does Spacewar play for pirates? Steam checks ownership rights to a game using a DRM wrapper and verifies that you have indeed purchased the license to play. This ensures the proper execution of Steamworks features by requiring Steam to be started before launching the game.
This prevents you from simply installing a game from a friend’s external hard drive and then being able to play it on your PC (via steamgames.com).
Pirates therefore want to prevent Steam from starting when launching a game. The “problem” is that they can usually only play these games offline. However, this doesn’t benefit them much if they’re targeting multiplayer games like Call of Duty or GTA Online.
Now Spacewar comes into play. Since every Steam user can play Spacewar and it has access to all Steamworks features as a demo application, it serves as the perfect cover for pirates to play online games while utilizing all online functions. The pirates thus deceive Steam into believing that their illegal copy of a game is instead Spacewar.
So if you see a friend playing Spacewar on Steam, there are three possibilities for what he is actually doing:
he is playing a 62-year-old game
he is a game developer testing a feature
he is a pirate concealing his activities
The developers of a surprise hit on Steam even showed understanding for pirates in December 2023, but with one request: Those who enjoy the game should buy it at a later date once they have the financial means. You can read the full story here: Couple lands hit on Steam, allows players to download their game illegally
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In Pokémon GO there were Cupidos in raids yesterday. However, the implementation has sparked criticism among trainers.
What kind of raid is this? On yesterday’s Valentine’s Day, the legendary Pokémon Cupidos was available in Pokémon GO raids. Alongside Pokémon like Boreos, Voltolos, and Demeteros, it is part of the so-called forces of nature.
It could be found as part of the Carnival of Love-event in the game and was waiting to be defeated and caught by you. However, the implementation of the top raids has led to criticism from many players.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
Criticism of impractical times and difficult prerequisites
What is being criticized? There are several points regarding the top raids that trainers are criticizing. The first point of criticism is the date. The raids with Cupidos were available only yesterday, on Valentine’s Day during the week. Additionally, the times to challenge the Pokémon were difficult for most trainers to manage.
The raids started only during the times of 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. They were also only available for 30 minutes each. This made it particularly difficult for trainers who had to work during these times to participate in the raids.
Additionally, the raids could only be done on-site. The use of remote raid passes was not possible. Furthermore, the difficulty of the raids required at least 4 trainers, if not more.
All this has ultimately led to many trainers feeling that the raids were unmanageable, which can be very frustrating, especially since the Pokémon was only available yesterday and it is unclear when it will appear in the game again.
What does the community say? Trainers from the community point out that they were unable to participate in the raid due to the given conditions. Here are some of the comments on this:
I cannot participate in this raid because it is too exclusive and not accessible enough for me, writes a trainer.
I wish there would be a spawn every hour. Why not between 2 PM and 4 PM?, asks another trainer.
The limited time is absolutely terrible. Not only do YOU need to have time to reach one of the raids, you also need at least 3 or 4 other people (probably more to be sure) who have the same time. On a weekday, another trainer notes.
When I finished work, there were no more raids in my city at that time, reads another comment.
What do you think about the raids with Cupidos? Were you unable to participate for the reasons mentioned, or were you able to catch one? Do you also think that such events should not take place under these conditions but should be more accessible? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. We have compiled more events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO for you.
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The Baller League is 4 matchdays old, and especially one president has not only made highlights on the field with his team. We look at the highlights from HandOfBlood aka President Knabe and his Eintracht Spandau.
What is the Baller League? The Baller League is a small field soccer league founded by the German soccer world champions Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. Every Monday evening, 12 teams, consisting of amateurs and (former) professional players, compete against each other. The teams are coached by partly famous coaches such as Bundesliga pro Christoph Kramer (Borussia Mönchengladbach) or social media legend Hans Sarpei (formerly Wolfsburg, Leverkusen, and Schalke).
Especially the team from Eintracht Spandau has so far created real eye-catchers on and off the field. This team is, as it should be, coached by Spandau veteran HandOfBlood, who truly flourishes in his role as President Knabe.
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Unbeatable on and off the field: President Knabe delivers
This is how Eintracht Spandau dominates the Baller League: From a purely sporting perspective, Spandau leads the table under coach Hans Sarpei after 4 matchdays with 8 points. Even if they couldn’t get beyond a draw against Jens “Knossi“ Knossalla’s Hollywood United in the last matchday, they still greet from the top of the table.
And also, or especially, off the field, Eintracht Spandau can always be relied upon to provide new conversation starters. One could wryly think that the president would do everything to create maximum confusion among his opponents.
Cologne Carnival, Mascot Mutiny, Mayor Beer Shower
In the following, we have gathered all the highlights delivered so far surrounding the Spandau team for you. You shouldn’t take the following scenes too seriously. HandOfBlood is known and loved by his fans for his staged stories. It should be said: President Knabe would fit perfectly with Hollywood United due to his performances.
This is how the first appearance of the Spandauer went: It all started with the first entrance of the Eintracht from Spandau. In fitting tribute to the Cologne Carnival, President Knabe quickly organized a band that introduced the Berlin players appropriately to the Baller League.
In front marched alongside the president also the specially created tower mascot, which is probably inspired by the Juliustower in Spandau, which also adorns the club’s crest. The duo of president and mascot should then also cause the next stir off the field.
What happened? During an interview with Spandauer kicker Aziz, one could hear in the background how the president and his mascot seemed to get into a confrontation. After a brief scuffle and a small shove from President Knabe, the tower took a swing back and knocked Knabe heavily to the ground. It even knocked his glasses off his nose.
“Fortunately for all parties involved,” Knabe was able to quickly get back on his feet. He then made serious accusations against his mascot and suspected a conspiracy. Completely beside himself, he scribbled into the microphone: “He attacked me. That’s Kontra K underneath or something.” (referring to rival Kontra K, who, with his team “Beton Berlin,” is also part of the Baller League, editor’s note.)
If no reconciliation with the mascot should come about, the president can at least rely on another prominent support from politics. At least for now.
Spandau Mayor gets a welcoming beer shower from President Knabe:
This is how the beer shower for the Spandau mayor came about: During President Knabe’s last public appearance at the Baller League on the third matchday, there was a liquid faux pas. To express the solidarity of the Berlin district, Spandau Mayor Frank Bewig (this is the real mayor of Spandau, editor’s note) did not miss the opportunity to support Eintracht with his presence.
Knabe and he eagerly followed the match between their club and the VFR Zimbos, the team of the EA-FC-24 streamers GamerBrother and Tisi Schubech. In the excitement over a play, Knabe spilled quite a bit of his beer cup over the outfit of his mayor.
The mayor took the beer shower very composed. He even let Knabe’s cleaning attempts, albeit with a somewhat forced smile, happen over him.
Cult around President Knabe not only audibly conquers the fan ranks
This is how the fans support their Eintracht: The Spandauer can also rely 100% on fans’ support. The traveling fans create a great atmosphere in the stands and are undoubtedly the loudest on the bleachers.
And visually, the supporters of the Spandau club are increasingly noticeable:
On the last matchday, which took place on Rose Monday, fans appropriately dressed up as President Knabe doubles. The Knabe Army made an entrance into the hall that was no less impressive than the performance we were able to admire on the first matchday (see above).
It remains exciting what ideas the Spandauer under President Knabe still have. However, we are almost sure that there will be much more to come.
In the Baller League, games are played every Monday, and the Champions League is back too. Accordingly, in EA FC 24, there are dynamic cards that can improve depending on the player’s performances on the European stage. You can see all players and upgrades in our RTTF Tracker.
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A player reports a strange phenomenon: his gaming PC is being plagued by ants that are eating his hardware. These particular ants are now known in the USA, but they have not yet appeared in Germany.
What kind of ant problem is this? A player explains on reddit that he is currently dealing with an unusual ant infestation. They are targeting his gaming PC, particularly his graphics card.
He himself states that he has tried everything to get rid of the unwelcome visitors:
He cleaned the components with a spray containing isopropyl alcohol.
He also cleaned his desk, where the PC is located, with an insect repellent spray.
But none of that helped. As soon as he cleaned his gaming PC, the onslaught of ants started again. He himself is now quite desperate and fears that his hardware will suffer serious damage:
I don’t know how they got here, it was as if they came out of nowhere. There are no ants nesting anywhere in my room, and they even avoided the insect spray. Now I’m sick with worry that they will destroy my PC with the acids from the ants.
Ants are a real plague in the USA, but not widespread in Germany
Essentially, there are several species of ants that are attracted to electronic devices (via ant-pest.com). The most notorious species that attack electronics are fire ants and “Rasberry Crazy Ants”: the latter are about three millimeters long, very aggressive, and have a penchant for electronic devices (via deutschlandfunknova.de).
It cannot be precisely determined why ants are so fascinated by electronics. What is clear is that significant damage is caused by these ants, particularly in the southern USA, where fire ants and “Rasberry Crazy Ants” create serious issues.
Moreover, merely killing the ants doesn’t help much. When killed, the ants release chemical substances, attracting more ants:
When these ants land on electronic devices, it often leads to a short circuit or they die from an electric shock. This triggers their pheromones, indicating they are in danger. They [the ants] are being attacked. They [the ants] need help.
Could this also happen in Germany? “Rasberry Crazy Ants” are not currently found in Germany or Europe. This species is only native to North America. Therefore, it is still unlikely that ants will swarm over your gaming PC or other valuable hardware. The ants were first detected in the Texas city of Houston and are now also found in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi (via nbcnews.com).
So far, the ants have not migrated to Germany. Nevertheless, individuals repeatedly report how these ants destroy valuable hardware. And getting rid of them is not that easy:
Here we show you some of the best horror maps for Fortnite.With codes for the creative mode in Fortnite you can participate in spooky horror games. You’ll also find out how to use the codes here.
You have the opportunity to enter a code for a map in Fortnite and have fun on the map.
Creative mode maps in Fortnite – Where to enter map code?
With the twelve-digit codes you can participate in a variety of maps without having to pay anything. First, let’s find out how it works.
How to enter a code for creative mode in Fortnite?
Go to creative mode
Walk to an island
Press and hold your interact button, now you can enter the code
Then you can enter your desired code and load the island
Here you need to interact to enter the code
10 Fortnite Horror Maps with Codes
Now you know how to enter the codes for creative mode. All that’s left are ideas. Here we show you a selection of the best horror maps that Fortnite has to offer. The ranking is based on player feedback and the author’s personal preferences.
What are horror maps? These Fortnite maps are spooky. It’s all about scaring you.
They often consist of dark maps where you should search for the way with a flashlight. There are jump scares, a creepy atmosphere, and frightening sounds.
In this map, you find yourself in a creepy forest equipped with several jump scares. It was created by content creator TEAMIDOL.
Your car has broken down, and now you must seek help. Solve various puzzles in the woods and find the creepy cabin. But be careful: Someone is watching you!
You can play this map alone or invite your friends to watch and help out.
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This creepy map was created by JKR_JULIAN. It is a map where a story is told.
You must go to an abandoned house where it is haunted. There you can solve various puzzles to move on to the next level. There are some unexpected scary moments.
This horror map is suitable for players who only want to be slightly scared and enjoy solving puzzles.
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“Slender Man – The 8 Pages” – Code 9368-6634-9099 (Solo)
This map, where you encounter the tall man in a suit and without a face, was created by Syntax. In this story, you will encounter some jump scares but can also follow a story.
The goal is to find the 8 “pages” scattered across the map, without getting caught by the evil man. So don’t look at him for too long, because he doesn’t like that at all! But is there really a safe escape?
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“Lost in the Unknown” – Code 5312-0287-8262 (2-Player)
Do you want to play through a story that will scare you? Then you should check out the map by ArmySets. You can either play it alone or with a friend.
You were only supposed to take a vacation, but your plane crashes in a forest. As soon as you wake up again, strange things happen and you must explore the forest and the creepy cabin. But beware, you are not alone there!
This map is about escaping from a creepy building. However, this only works if you work together with a friend. Be careful of the clown who is following you.
The escape room, created by player SundayCW, is suitable for everyone who wants to be scared but also wants to solve puzzles. So grab a partner and work your way through the map!
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This map is for fans of horror and thrills. In Family Frights, it is up to you how scared you will be. If you navigate the “course” without mistakes, the evil spider will not scare you. The more mistakes you make, the more evil the spider becomes.
This creation involved the brother of Donald Mustard, the creative director of Epic Games. In his video, you can see how he walks through the haunted house – so don’t peek inside if you don’t want to be spoiled!
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You wake up in your apartment, but something is wrong. You hear strange noises and follow them, but then you get scared repeatedly. Interact with objects and follow the story – can you find the 3 different endings?
This creepy map was created by “Unknown User” and while you can only play it alone, your friends can watch you. So off you go on the creepy adventure!
Do you know any other cool horror maps for Fortnite that we should include in this list? Then write them to us in the comments. And let us know which map you liked best from here.
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With map codes for Creative mode in Fortnite you will findvarious maps where you can train your aim. Here, we will show you some cool maps with codes, where you can improve your skills for combat.
What kind of maps are these? Fortnite offers players the opportunity to design their own worlds in Creative mode. These can be mini-games, parkour courses, hide-and-seek games, or training maps. You have the option to enter a map code in Fortnite and then unleash your creativity on the map.
Creative mode maps in Fortnite – Where to enter map codes?
With the twelve-digit codes, you can join various maps. First, let’s find out how that works.
How do you enter a code for Creative mode in Fortnite?
Go to Creative mode
Walk to a portal with a terminal device
Hold down your interaction key, now you can enter the code
We have selected a few maps in Fortnite where you can train your aim or learn to aim. The selection is based on player feedback and the author’s preferences.
The largest aim map – Code 5198-5714-1824
On this large map you will find everything you need to train your aim. Not only can you make your weapon choice right at the beginning, but you can also choose the scenario you want to practice. You will also find “games” that you can play with friends if you don’t want to practice alone.
All practice environments can be activated and deactivated if you no longer need them. Here you will definitely find something that will help you with aiming and hitting.
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This map is all about aiming and hitting. This starts right from the selection of training for your aim, as you shoot at the fields to choose. Afterwards you have different options for which weapons you want to use and how your training should look exactly.
During training, you will either need to aim at targets that are very far away or shoot at monsters that constantly move. Here you will be able to practice different scenarios that you will need in real matches.
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On this map you will find a practice opportunity that you wouldn’t find in regular matches. A room full of monsters that are tossed around by bouncing surfaces. Your task is to shoot down the monsters until they are all eliminated.
As the monsters can constantly change their flying direction, it’s not easy to hit them. If you want to warm up by shooting a few monsters while also training your aim, then you should definitely pay a visit to this map.
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This map, created by player Efelo, is not only large but also offers plenty of practice material. Here you can not only train your aim but also practice building and editing, and face combat scenarios.
This map is especially suitable for warming up, but also for when you don’t want to compete against real players – after all, you can simulate real stress moments on the map without facing real “consequences”. A visit to the practice park will surely help you master the essential mechanics of the game better.
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Duo Aim Training Map – Code 2246-4863-0070
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Do you not want to train alone or measure yourself against a friend? Then a visit to this duo training map is worth it. In a special environment where you fight against each other on islands in space, you can train your aim.
The map allows you to train in close combat or aim at long distances. Simply choose the weapon you want to practice with and dive into the battle.
If you don’t just want to train your aim but also practice building and editing in Fortnite, then you have the option to train this on large practice maps as well. In our overview, we show you 7 maps where you can practice building and editing. This way, you will be better prepared in your next matches and can compete better against your enemies.
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In the Pokémon tournament scene, there is currently a controversy surrounding the professional Alex “Len” Soto. The player has been banned from all tournaments following a post on “X.com”.
Who is it about? Alex “Len” Soto is part of the Spanish professional community of Pokémon games, currently Scarlet and Violet. The player is known for teams based on the “Trick Room” principle, and successfully participated in several regionals.
What is the situation? At one of his recent tournaments, a problem occurred: Two of his Pokémon failed the checks and were not allowed to compete. According to “Len”, these were bred and caught in the game (via X.com).
In response to the ban, Len apparently reacted with a post on X, which is no longer available. In it, he stated that he wanted to “bombard” TPCI if his Pokémon were excluded again.
The reaction to this was a permanent ban from all tournaments. Now, Len has responded with a statement, emphasizing that it was just a “meme”.
How does the professional respond to the ban?
This is what Len says about the situation: In a lengthy post on X.com, the professional stated that he had been informed that he was permanently banned from official competitions due to “online threats”.
“If you look at the last tweets I posted, I assume they are referring to the tweet where I said I would bombard TPCI if my Pokémon were banned again,” he admits.
However, he emphasizes that he would be sorry if someone had interpreted that literally: “It is a fairly common Spanish ‘meme’ that aims to make fun of an impossible situation, and I also wrote the tweet with several spelling mistakes to make it even more absurd,” says “Len”. But he understands that it could be misinterpreted due to language barriers if someone is outside of Spain.
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Additionally, he explains: “I know the tweet was not correct and that I should have behaved exemplary as a professional player.” Now he asks to be allowed back. He has been participating in competitions since 2016 and has contributed to growing the community. He is “shocked” because he just quit his job to focus on his eSports career, create content for the game, and join the eSports club “ESPORTMANÍACOS”.
This has put not only his hobby but his profession at risk: “I will do everything in my power to fix this situation so that I can continue to participate in competitions because that is what makes me happy,” says Len: “I hope I have expressed myself as clearly as possible, and I sincerely apologize to the Pokémon Company and anyone else who may have felt offended.”
What happens next? This is still open; as of now, the ban stands firm. Whether there will be a change remains to be seen.
In the reactions, there is currently a lot of support for “Len”: Some see it as a slip-up of a young player that should not result in the end of an entire career.
However, there is also a counterargument, with some emphasizing that one does not joke about issues like bomb threats. Especially in light of the original situation regarding the disqualified Pokémon, some view this critically as they see it as an attempt to cheat.
It remains to be seen how this issue will develop. What do you think about the situation? Let us know in the comments.
Apart from the main Pokémon games, Pokémon GO is in focus this month. A major event is coming up: The global Sinnoh tour at the end of February marks the finale of the current season.
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So far, the development team at NCsoft has only released their MMORPG Throne and Liberty in South Korea. However, it seems that the game is not generating the numbers the developers had expected in that country.
What is the problem? In a meeting regarding the current financial report, NCsoft executives were asked whether the global release of Throne and Liberty would be affected by the low player counts.
While NCsoft confirmed that the MMORPG is still scheduled to be released this year, the game is currently falling short of expectations. There are several reasons for this:
the difficulty level of the content
the user-friendliness
the quality-of-life features
the balancing in PvE
All these issues have contributed to the game not meeting the expectations players had of it. This explains the numbers that have fallen short of expectations.
What players can expect in Throne and Liberty can be seen here:
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Throne and Liberty – NCSoft presents the launch trailer
Developers of Throne and Liberty are aiming for a global release
What does NCsoft think about it? The team remains hopeful. The developers have responded very well to the needs of the users and made many optimizations. Therefore, player numbers are currently expected to recover.
In addition, the team is counting on the global launch, making Throne and Liberty available to a wider audience:
We are pleased to report that the metrics are improving. We believed that it was important for TL to create new metrics and performances abroad, and we still believe that.
The executives therefore believe that Throne and Liberty can meet the expectations of players in the West. Additionally, NCsoft is relying on the marketing by Amazon Games. The publisher is responsible for the release in the rest of the world and thus decides when the MMORPG will come to us.
Furthermore, a large-scale user test is being planned. Amazon Games is supposed to handle the specific plans and will likely announce in the future when players outside of South Korea can first try out Throne and Liberty.
Colonize is a new strategy and building game on Steam that is supposed to launch today and presents you with the challenges of the first settlers of America.
What game is this about? Colonize is a new game on Steam that, according to the developers, is supposed to be playable in Early Access today. At the time this article is published, however, you cannot download the game via Steam yet, but only add it to your wishlist. When exactly the game will be available has not been announced.
In the latest trailer, you don’t see much gameplay yet, but you can get an impression of the setting and atmosphere:
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Colonize presents you with the challenges of the first settlers of America
What to expect: Since the trailer is already 6 months old, it is possible that there have been some changes to Colonize before the release. Nevertheless, the trailer gives you a good insight into the game’s setting.
As the first settlers, you land in the new world of America and begin to build different cities there. You have Roanoke, Plymouth, Bermuda, Boston, Williamsburg, and Providence available for this.
Colonize promises you a good mix of real-time strategy and survival elements. You must not only build and expand your settlements while paying attention to resources but also keep the well-being and future of your population in mind.
You must take care of the hunger and thirst of your inhabitants or ensure that they successfully reproduce so that your colony can grow. In addition to simply building a settlement, you need to adapt it to the needs of the inhabitants as much as possible. For example, with an inn to eat or enough houses to start families.
The trailer already shows that day and night, as well as various weather conditions, influence the game and present you with new challenges. You also need to plan your ships and expeditions carefully to negotiate successfully with England.
10 years have passed since the first trailer for The Division was released. Yet in 2024, many veterans are still missing New York in the winter of the great pandemic.
This is the situation:
The Division 1 launched weakly in March 2016, became stronger with many DLCs, but Ubisoft ended development in favor of the sequel.
Here’s the discussion now: On reddit, agents are reminiscing in nostalgia. Some of the most important threads from the last month actually date back 10 or 8 years.
One player on reddit says that the cinematic of The Division 1 is incredibly good. He might be 10 years late, but The Division had one of the “most impressive trailers” he can remember.
The trailer conveys a sense of despair and hope at the same time.
You can feel the passion of the developers. He hopes that the next The Division game will create that fantastic atmosphere again.
With this post, he strikes a chord; many look back at the trailer and say: That was their golden age as players. It was a harsh, dark version of New York. That’s the kind of game they wish to see again.
What is so special about The Division 1? Another user is reminiscing on reddit as well: He says he revisited The Division 1 and enjoyed the “cold beauty of New York City.”
He felt a deep sadness while playing, but in a good, melancholic way.
The Division 2 is the more modern game, but The Division 1 will always have a special place in his heart: It was beautiful and dark.
Another reddit user is also using superlatives: The Division 1 has the best game world he has ever experienced.
Others highlight the gameplay advantages of The Division 1 over 2: The PVP in the Dark Zone was better – the echoes and recordings were stronger.
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The Division 1 stands out in retrospect as remarkably good
What’s behind this: This is an interesting phenomenon.
In the “real year 2016,” there was a lot of criticism of The Division 1. There were bugs, exploits, balance issues, all sorts of problems. For months, there was only frustration and bickering. It was a completely different world than the “imagined year 2016” that some are now remembering.
But the campaign of The Division 1 was atmospherically incredibly strong and the game world was lovingly and in detail designed, with many little stories.
These perks were apparently amplified by the real experience of a pandemic now in hindsight, while these elements struck too close to home a few years ago, when the pandemic raged in real life.
As an MMO fan and lover of atmosphere, one can only hope that The Division will return once more. The story is not yet fully told and a lot of potential has been left untapped. Please make The Division 3 with the atmosphere of The Division 1 and clearer loot and item systems.
Palworld started about a month ago with constantly new record player numbers in Early Access. However, the numbers have since declined significantly. Now, the community manager of the game has spoken out on X.com.
Who from the Palworld developer team has reacted? The current response regarding the reporting around the declining numbers comes from X user @Bucky_cm. He is the community manager at Pocket Pair and has previously commented on the events surrounding Palworld.
When Palworld was last confronted with allegations of plagiarism, the developers of the game even received death threats. In addition to Pocket Pair CEO Takuro Mizobe, @Bucky_cm via X.com also spoke out against the attacks. Now he posted regarding the reporting about the declining player numbers.
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The Community Manager reacts to the current Steam player numbers
What did he write on X.com? @bucky_com reflects in a longer post on the launch phase of Palworld. Back in May 2023, he was convinced that the game could definitely reach the 50,000-player mark and no more.
Furthermore, Palworld is far from finished, as there are so many issues to resolve and new content to prepare. In fact, developer Pocket Pair is currently desperately seeking support for the team:
Regarding the reporting of the declining player numbers, he has a specific message for the players:
[…] The emerging “Palworld has lost X% of its player base” discourse is lazy. But now is probably a good time [for me] to intervene and assure anyone who reads further than the headlines that it’s okay to take breaks from games. You shouldn’t feel bad about it. Palworld, like so many other games, cannot release massive amounts of new content every week. There will be new content, and it will be great. […]
You can see the full post here:
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What are the player numbers for Palworld? The player numbers have primarily declined in the past 2.5 weeks:
The current player peak of according to SteamDB was reached by Palworld on January 27, 2024, with 2,101,867 players. Since then, the player numbers have been dropping. In the last 24 hours, the peak was 512,859 players in the game. The curve of the Steam Charts looks similar.
SteamDB charts for Palworld on February 15, 2024Steam charts for Palworld on February 15, 2024
With over 512,000 concurrent players, Palworld is still far above the 50,000 predicted by @Bucky_cm and even outstrips some AAA games – including Starfield and Baldur’s Gate 3. For Pocket Pair, the game is likely still a complete success even now.
The game’s numbers are likely to decline a bit further until they stabilize. There will probably be a temporary increase in players returning for new content around larger content releases – as hoped by @Bucky_cm.
