Sony introduces new security feature for your PS4 and PS5 – Here’s why you should activate it to protect your account

Sony is bringing the Passkey feature for the PS4 and PS5. This adds another layer of security to the console that you should use to protect your account.

Sony has announced that it will offer a new layer of security on the PS4 and PS5 with “Passkey.” This allows you to make your PSN account even more secure. On MeinMMO, you can read what this is all about and how to activate the feature.

What is Passkey? Passkey is a method that allows you to log in to your console without a password. Instead, you log in on your mobile phone or computer and use a fingerprint or a PIN to unlock your console or account.

Passkey brings a new layer of security for your account

Why you should activate Passkey: The big advantage is that your password cannot be spied on in conventional ways. The code you receive can only be used once, and the next time you will receive a new code. This makes the system quite secure. Another advantage: You only need the Passkey to log in and no additional password anymore. The benefits of Passkey over the 2FA method are also explained by the colleagues at security-insider.de.

Which apps/programs are supported? Sony itself recommends the following software or apps on its own page (via playstation.com):

  • iCloud Keychain
  • Google Password Manager
  • 1Password
  • and Dashlane

At the same time, Sony points out that there could be issues with some hardware security keys. Therefore, it is recommended to additionally sync your key with a mobile phone.

How to activate Passkey on PS4 and PS5: You can activate Passkey by going to the “Security” section in your account management on the PS4 or PS5. Alternatively, this can also be done via computer or mobile phone.

  1. Log in to the Account Management directly at Sony.
  2. Go to the “Security” section and enable “Log in with Passkey.”
  3. Select “Create a Passkey.”
  4. Choose how you want to create a Passkey and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Once Passkey is activated, you will receive a confirmation email. You can then use the Passkey to log in to PSN.

More about the PS5: Some features of the PS5 are cleverly hidden, while others have simply been forgotten by players or fans. MeinMMO presents six features that you should know if you’re gaming on a PS5:

6 secret features of the PS5 that you must know

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Pokémon GO reveals title of the new season with trailer – starts in 4 days

In Pokémon GO a new season is coming: “World of Wonders.” A teaser trailer provides the first hints about what we can expect.

When does “World of Wonders” start? The new season starts on March 1, 2024, and runs until June 1, 2024.

Niantic revealed this in a short teaser trailer on X.com. There, the new title “World of Wonders,” in the German version “Welt voller Wunder,” is seen for the first time. We are embedding the corresponding post with the teaser here for you:

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The teaser also shows at least two hints about what we can expect in the new season.

World of Wonders: Teaser shows Ultra Wormhole for Pokémon GO

What can be seen? At the end of the teaser, an Ultra Wormhole opens, as we first saw in Pokémon GO in 2022. At that time, the Ultra Beasts broke through there. Monsters like Shabelle, Schlingking, or Anego dominated the raids during that time. Additionally, there was a research surrounding Cosmog, Lunala, and Solgaleo – the opponents of the Ultra Beasts.

What exactly the wormhole means is still unclear. Now one can speculate: It is possible that the old Ultra Beasts are returning – or we might see the debut of some new Ultra Beasts. This would also fit a leak from January.

In general, there are definitely still some Ultra Beasts missing in Pokémon GO, which were also hinted at with quite impressive teasers back then. These include monsters like Muramua, Kopplosio, Venicro, and Agoyon.

Read more about the previously hinted Ultra Beasts here. And the legendary monster Necrozma, which is associated with the Ultra Beasts, is also still missing in Pokémon GO.

What is the second hint in the trailer? Nidoran plays a significant role in the trailer. There are also some flying Pokémon visible – such as Taubsi, Tauboss, and Dragoran. Notably: These are all Kanto Pokémon from the first generation. It is possible that particular attention will be paid to this.

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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer

One thing is certain: In the coming days, perhaps even hours, many more details are likely to emerge. After all, the season start is already set for March 1. One should also keep an eye on the Pokémon Presents on February 27. This day is known as “Pokémon Day” and it is quite possible that new information will be announced.

As always, we will keep you updated! Let’s take a quick look back: The Sinnoh Tour took place over the weekend. If you’re still missing an Adventure Effect from it, find out here what you can still do.

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9 hidden mechanics in Helldivers 2 that you definitely don’t know

Helldivers 2 is a fun yet challenging game that doesn’t say much about itself. While some fans have had their experiences on the battlefield, you might have missed one or two hidden mechanics. That’s why we’re showing you 9 things you definitely didn’t know on the battlefield.

What are hidden mechanics? Helldivers 2 doesn’t reveal much beyond the basic knowledge from the survival course in the tutorial about mechanics you can use in combat. Many can only be discovered after hours of gameplay on the battlefield and feel almost hidden. We have therefore gathered our experiences from the editorial team and summarized them in this list.

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Align antennas solo

What does that mean? In Helldivers 2, there are often missions where you need to activate and align an antenna system. You go to the terminal, activate the system, and then you have to align the antenna at two separate points and confirm your alignment. The problem, however, is that you can’t easily tell when the antenna is properly aligned, as the solution is displayed on the terminal, which is meters away from you.

There is, however, a mechanic that can especially help you solo find out if the antenna is correctly aligned. While you turn the valve and the dish aligns itself, listen carefully. A distinct sound will occur as soon as you reach the correct point. If you leave the point, you will hear another sound. This way, you can complete the mission solo without relying on the help of other Helldivers.

Hellpods can also kill

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A landing Helldiver is lethal. Just use your Hellpod and aim it at armored enemies. If you land correctly, you can take out tanks or even assaulters with a landing.

Supply packs can be consumed by yourself

How does that work? In Helldivers, you can call in the tactical equipment “Supply Package,” but many players don’t even know that you can consume the supplies yourself. Press the down button on the PS5 directional pad and the 5 on PC. This way, you are not only a strong supporter but also a Helldiver with full pockets.

There’s a free mortar strike… for traitors

How do I trigger it? You need a bit of firepower from above, but all your tactical equipment is on cooldown? Then we have the right solution for you – leave the mission area and become a traitor.

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If the command center of Over-Earth notices that you are leaving the mission area, a mortar strike will be unleashed on you that aims to kill you. If you are quick enough, you can escape the strike and flatten enemies with it. The strike will continue until you are eliminated – but only use this trick if you are playing solo; otherwise, your teammates will be angry.

Emotes and Pings – Here’s how

In Helldivers 2, you can communicate with your teammates even without a headset. That’s what emotes and pings are for. Depending on what you want to use, you have to press the right button.

For emotes, use the following key:

  • PC: B
  • PS5: Left directional pad
    • Emotes can be exchanged in the armory under “Emote”

For pings, use the following key:

  • PC: Q
  • PS5: R1

Changing fire modes and sights

How does that work? Depending on what weapon you have equipped, you can set your sights, fire modes, and flashlight during missions. This allows you to equip yourself according to your wishes to confront your enemies. You can do this with the following keys:

  • PC: Hold R (do not aim with the weapon)
  • PS5: Hold Square (do not aim with the weapon)

Attack the legs of the assaulters

Helldivers 2 Assaulter

How do I slow down assaulters? Assaulters are the tanks of the Terminites. They are hard to stop and have few weak points. To slow down the assaulters, you should aim for their feet with the railgun. This way, you will slow them down and create a weak point that you can shoot at with your main weapon.

Destroy Acid Titans with a precise shot

What is its weak point? Acid Titans are gigantic Terminites that seem almost invincible, if it weren’t for their head that constantly needs to spew. With a precise shot, you can therefore destroy an Acid Titan.

Use the Automatic Cannon or the Recoil-less Rifle. Wait until the Acid Titan wants to spit acid again. When it opens its mouth and spews, shoot it in the open mouth.

With this tactic, the head will burst and the Titan will be dead. Keep in mind that you must shoot precisely. Often, it happens that the angle is wrong or you haven’t hit the hitbox correctly. In this case, just keep firing again.

Watch out for the ammunition of your SEAF artillery

What is meant by this? The SEAF artillery can be found and loaded by you on various missions. While many Helldivers fill the cannon blindly, you should pay attention to what cartridges you load into the artillery. Each projectile has its own design and function.

There are normal projectiles, smoke shells, or explosive or napalm shells. With a good team, you can thus optimally load the cannon, secure XP for yourselves, and also get useful bonus support that will definitely be useful to you in combat.

We found in our tests that many excess cartridges can be found in the vicinity of the SEAF artillery. So you have the opportunity to choose what you put in the artillery.

Those were all our tips and secret mechanics that you should know in Helldivers 2. Do you have any other things you would recommend to other Helldivers that are not immediately obvious in the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments and share your experiences with other players.

Are you looking for a way to level up quickly? Then we have the perfect tactic for you: Helldivers 2: Level up quickly – Farm loads of XP by taking advantage of a limited-time event

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Twitch streamer complains about the Apex Legends community, switches to CoD Warzone

Last year, Twitch streamer Nickmercs primarily played EA’s shooter Apex Legends and had 9.3 million viewer hours with an average of 13,616 viewers. That’s over now: The 33-year-old complains about the community and is switching back to Call of Duty: Warzone.

Who is he?

  • Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff is one of the largest shooter streamers in the world on Twitch. His rise began in 2018 alongside Ninja in Fortnite, then he made a name for himself in Call of Duty.
  • Nickmercs left Call of Duty in a dispute in 2023: Activision Blizzard removed his €20 skin from the shop, because Nickmercs made comments on Twitter regarding sex education in schools that some found difficult.
  • But after nearly a year with Apex Legends, that’s also over.
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Nickmercs believes the Apex Legends community “despises” him

What bothers him about Apex Legends? Nickmercs was active in the esports scene for Apex Legends, but his team “Tripods” disbanded on February 19. Nickmercs says two players lost their love for Apex Legends and wanted to do something else.

The 33-year-old has developed a personal problem with the Apex Legends community or they with him. He says: At the beginning, the Apex Legends community was okay. But over time, it got increasingly uncool. He uses the word “corny.” Many viewers would surely agree with him. This whole “motherfucking community” is really awful.

He says the community did not believe in him in Apex Legends and bet that the Tripods would not succeed. When the team actually missed the finals lobby to qualify for the pro league, he felt that the community “despised” him, and his time investment in the game simply wasn’t worth it.

What is he doing next? According to Nickmercs, he will not play Apex Legends for the foreseeable future, but he does not rule out a return at some point.

He is now focusing again on Call of Duty: Warzone. There, he also instantly has significantly more viewers on Twitch than with Apex Legends.

In June 2023, Nickmercs’ departure from CoD Warzone was a major topic:

DrDisrespect deletes CoD Warzone, demands a public apology from Activision Blizzard to Twitch streamer

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19-year-old becomes famous on YouTube with football, has to play himself, fails

The American Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins (19) has become one of the most successful live streamers on YouTube with gaming and soccer. His enthusiasm for Cristiano Ronaldo knows no bounds. On Friday, February 23, the 19-year-old had to play soccer himself, alongside and against former world stars like Roberto Carlos and Eden Hazard. It didn’t go so well.

Where did IShowSpeed play?

  • The match was called “Match for Hope” and took place on February 23 in Qatar. The teams consisted of influencers like IShowSpeed, but also some former footballers.
  • In the “AboFlash” team were former world-class footballers like Makélélé, Kaká, and Didier Drogba. IShowSpeed first asked Drogba if he might be Paul Pogba’s father (via twitter).
  • For Team Chunkz played Roberto Carlos, David Villa, and Eden Hazard. Here, IShowSpeed was also playing.
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Bloodbath and Chance of Death

How did IShowSpeed perform? Not very well.

The young American committed an assassination attempt on poor Kaká in the 26th minute and saw yellow for a tackle from hell.

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In the 29th minute he completely missed a great opportunity that Eden Hazard served up on a silver platter, but IShowSpeed stepped past the ball.

His confidence was completely gone when Roberto Carlos tried to encourage him in the locker room; by then, IShowSpeed was already at his wits’ end (via twitter).

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Reporters and the Eternal Enemy Mock

How did it get worse? After the match, IShowSpeed had to hear from his eternal enemy KSI that he “was just shit.”

He posted a picture with IShowSpeed’s “Heat Map,” which took place on the bench.

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In a post-match interview, he was also ridiculed. The reporter curiously asked how he could miss so many chances. Then the reporter realized what he had caused with the question and switched to a paternal tone.

But by then, the usually fiery American had probably just had enough, and he ended the interview shaking his head (via twitter).

“I’m sorry, I’m done with football. I’m done with this shit”

This is how IShowSpeed felt about his performance: The 19-year-old was inconsolable after the match and announced his immediate retirement from football. He apologized to the viewers for playing so poorly.

However, the fans cheered him on, saying he had played with a knee injury, and for that alone he deserved respect.

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What it’s about: Despite all the love for IShowSpeed: It was noticeable even during the Sidemen event in September 2023, that while he is a very athletic and motivated young man, he is also an American who probably had nothing to do with football until a few months ago. Most of the other influencers he plays against come from Europe, where one is almost inevitably confronted with football in some form during youth.

More about IShowSpeed: YouTube: 17-year-old reveals live the private number of FC Bayern football star – “3 seconds later the phone goes crazy”

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Level Up Tips for Beginners – What You Should Consider

Getting a new level in Baldur’s Gate 3 is always a reason to celebrate. However, the many options can often be overwhelming for newcomers. MeinMMO helps you not to feel overwhelmed when leveling up.

Update from February 26, 2024: We have expanded the text with some useful links and a section on multiclassing.

What do I need to pay attention to when leveling up? It depends on which class you are playing and what level you have just reached. Each of the 12 classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 has different options and depending on your level, more features are available to you. Here are 5 important points to get you started:

  • You’ll automatically receive more hit points.
  • Every 4 levels, you get to choose a talent.
  • Spell classes receive new spells at each level.
  • In the first 3 levels, you usually choose a specialization.
  • For some classes, nothing happens at certain levels.

You level up by gaining experience points from defeating enemies and completing quests. Keep in mind, that you can level up to a maximum of level 12 in Baldur’s Gate 3, and you cannot go beyond that. Additionally, it makes a difference whether you are leveling only one class or multiple classes.

If you choose “multiclassing”, the combination of multiple classes, you have more options, but they are less in-depth. With our expert knowledge from D&D and role-playing games, we will try to clarify some of the most important questions for you.

Here are tips for all classes directly from the developers:

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Developers give 30 minutes of tips on all classes

I’ve leveled up – What do I need to do?

First of all: Congratulations! Leveling up is one of the best things that can happen to you in the game. You get to dive deeper into the incredibly cool classes and shape your character according to your own preferences.

The good news upfront: you usually don’t have to pay much attention to it. You automatically get hit points and most default settings are already made. If you don’t want to think too much, just choose something that appeals to you and click “next.”

However, at certain levels, you must make an important choice for the character that can have far-reaching implications for future development. Such choices include:

  • Talents
  • Attribute points
  • Spells
  • Class specializations

Talent or Attribute Points – What should I choose?

At levels 4, 8, and 12, you have the option to choose a talent with each class. Here, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a bunch of options, although in some cases they deviate from templates in the book.

For beginners, the rule is: if you’re not sure, just choose the increase of the attributes (the top option). You will then receive 2 points that you can distribute freely. However, there are a few things to consider:

  • The main attribute of your character is marked with a star.
  • You can increase one attribute twice or two attributes once each.
  • You only receive a bonus on rolls for even values! The bonuses are:
    • Attribute 8 = -1 on the roll.
    • Attribute 10 = +0 on the roll.
    • Attribute 12 = +1 on the roll.
    • Attribute 14 = +2 on the roll.
    • Attribute 16 = +2 on the roll.
    • Attribute 18 = +3 on the roll.
    • Attribute 20 = +4 on the roll.
    • (you can’t go further in a “natural” way)

The standard distribution of values assumes you start with one value of 17 and another of 13. It’s always a good idea for beginners to raise these to 18 and 14, and then always increase by 2. Remember: odd values give you nothing.

Talents are abilities that shape your character. There is no “template”: choose what appeals to you the most. However, talents like “Lucky” and “Tough” or “Resilient” are useful for all classes. You can find in our overview the best talents for all classes.

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“Tough” is a talent that is useful for all classes.

New Spells – What fits my class?

Most classes receive the option to learn new spells with each or almost every level up. Additionally, you will learn higher-ranked spells at certain levels, which are generally stronger.

No one can really take the selection away from you, but with a few key points, you can decide more easily which spells you want to learn:

  • Does the spell fit my class and my specialization? Then take it.
  • Does the spell fit into the “build” I have in mind? Try it out.
  • Plan ahead: having the same spell multiple times in the group is often not sensible.

You can cast many spells with higher-level slots as well. This means: if there is no spell at spell rank 2 that you like, just take something else and instead cast stronger spells from rank 1.

Some classes, like the Warlock, can switch a spell at each level. If you find that you don’t like a spell or never use it, switch to a new one.

Remember that classes like Clerics and Wizards can change their prepared spells at every rest. You are not as bound to a choice as you are with Sorcerers and Bards.

Classes and Subclasses – What should I choose?

The possible variations for each class can differ significantly from the original class. For example, a Sword Bard hardly casts spells anymore, except to empower themselves. On the other hand, a Trickster Rogue suddenly casts constantly.

When selecting subclasses, schools, paths, and the like, make sure that you do not overly “block” your group. A healthy mix of melee and ranged fighters is usually best.

While you don’t necessarily need a “tank” and a “healer”, it’s advisable for beginners to create such roles. Make your fighter or barbarian as sturdy as possible and have your cleric prepare healing spells. If you are more experienced, you can experiment more.

Otherwise, it doesn’t really matter which subclass you choose. Take what you find the coolest – that’s what makes the game most fun. If you still want to “min-max”, you can find our Tier List with the best classes and subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Tip for beginners: try out the fighter.

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The best class for beginners in Baldur’s Gate 3

Multiclassing – Is it worth it?

With each level up, you also have the option to choose an additional class. In theory, you can learn a new class per level – there’s even an achievement for that. However, this is not really wise.

Multiclassing, or using multiple classes, has advantages and disadvantages:

  • You can potentially find really strong combinations.
  • but you forfeit the opportunity to fully utilize one class’s potential.

For beginners, multiclassing is generally not recommended, as you can do more wrong than right here. However, if you are adventurous, this feature allows you to build cool builds. To start, you can find the 3 best multiclass options and what makes them powerful.

Help, I’ve messed up! What now?

Well, uninstall the game and cry in the shower. Just kidding, you won’t be punished in Baldur’s Gate for making a wrong decision once. In the camp, you can find the NPC “The Withered.” He can help you for a small fee of 100 gold.

You reset all your talents and set points there and can redistribute them from level 1. Essentially, you are starting the character creation process anew, and you can redistribute your class and attribute points from the start. You can find more details in our guide: Respec in Baldur’s Gate 3: How to reset your character and choose different classes

The experience points you accumulated will remain – only the points are refunded. So you will have the same level with the same progress as before afterward.

So don’t worry too much about what you should choose when leveling up. Instead, enjoy the enormous freedom Baldur’s Gate 3 offers and experiment. You can easily find 100 gold from the next goblin.

For more tips on group assembly and companions, check here:

Baldur’s Gate 3 Guide to Companions – How to create the best group

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Parents play Palworld with their children and realize: ‘I am the Pal’

In Palworld, you can enjoy your adventures not only in single-player but also in multiplayer. Parents report how it goes with children.

In Palworld, you can set off alone or with your friends to build, fight, catch them all, or explore the surroundings. But besides your friends, there are other companions you can take with you: your children.

On Reddit, parents report how they do just that. And also how their own gaming behavior changes as a result.

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“It’s not particularly productive, but they have fun”

What do parents say about playing with their children? The author of the post reports that he normally plays games on the highest difficulty level because I had to prove something. But in Palworld, it’s different. He plays with his little twins and enjoys it much more. He writes: When my children see their Chillets and Mozzarina’s just running around and relaxing, it brings a smile to their faces.

Additionally, he notes that playing can take more time, but he has no problem with that at all. He writes: They have about 1/200 Palspheres that hit what they try to catch, while I reduce health. It’s not particularly productive, but they have fun and it’s just fun to watch them.

Another player writes that he realized something while playing with his children: I am at the mercy of my teenage children who wanted to play Palworld with me every evening. It’s usually a lot of fun, but it’s slowly becoming work. Then I realized: I am the Pal.

An uncle also reports that he often plays with his nephew. After the two couldn’t play together for a while, he shares this post: Last night, we played together for the first time all week, and I asked him why he hadn’t hatched the eggs that were in the incubators yet, and he said: I wanted to wait until you can do it with me.

What about you? Do you also play Palworld with your children? What experiences have you had? Have you perhaps noticed yourself that you are the Pal when playing with your children? If you are still looking for helpful tips and tricks, feel free to take a look at our overview of guides to Palworld.

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Diablo 4: Expert summarizes what the 1st expansion is supposed to bring, talks about classes, skills, areas

Diablo 4 is getting a DLC: the “Vessel of Hatred” expansion. An expert has now taken a closer look at some data mining regarding this.

What is known about the Diablo 4 expansion? So far, it is basically only certain that the new expansion will be called “Vessel of Hatred” and will bring a new class that has not yet been seen in Diablo. This was confirmed by Blizzard during BlizzCon.

The expansion is expected to be released at the end of 2024, with a closer presentation planned for the summer of 2024.

An expert emphasizes that there is a detailed list in the data mining that should be reviewed again. There is also a trailer for the expansion, which you can watch here:

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Expert examines data mining: Officially, little is known so far, but a few months ago there was a major data mining that received a lot of attention in the community.

This data mining has now been revisited by the Diablo expert “Rob2628”. Due to the statements made at BlizzCon 2023, and in light of the confirmed content of the current Season 3, which has also been partially leaked, the leak from back then has gained even more credibility.

Therefore, Rob has gone through the large list of code again and sorted out which information might be particularly intriguing and has documented it in a list (via google docs).

In his video, he also discusses his thoughts on the matter. We summarize the most important points below.

You can watch his video here:

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What does Rob say about Spiritborn, Mercenaries, Raids, and Classes?

The expert emphasizes that there were thousands of lines of code that were leaked back then. In his view, these contain clues that show what the new expansion might look like.

But: He also stresses that these are early data. Whether and in what form the content will come into the game is completely open.

About the Spiritborn, the new class

The Spiritborn: This is likely the name of the new class that will be added in the DLC. Rob mentions the BlizzCon, where a lot was discussed about a “nature-based class”. The Spiritborn seems to be a glaive-wielding character with wings, who fights one-handed, using shields and other one-handed weapons.

The lines mentioned in the code also indicate abilities that include bat swarms, flying attacks, and a “Forest Guardian.”

About Mercenaries

Rob assumes that players will be able to get new companions, the “Mercenaries.” They would have multiple classes, and the code gives hints about classes such as “Shieldbearer,” “Berserker Crone,” which would be a type of Berserker, “Cursed Child” as a magical class, “Bounty Hunter” as a ranged fighter, “Scholar,” and “Maiden and Mongrel.”

Rob also suspects that the current construct, the Seneschal, is a kind of test run for this.

New Skills

The code hints at new skills for the old classes: It seems that not only will there be the new class, but also new abilities for the familiar ones.

For example, the Sorceress might get a skill called “Familiar,” which Rob sees as a kind of summon that follows you. The Barbarian is supposed to get “Weapon Throw,” allowing him to throw weapons. This could lead to a ranged Barbarian.

The Rogue could receive a “Riposte,” which would indicate a melee attack, and the Druid mentions a “Rock Ball.” Additionally, Rob discusses new passive abilities that the old classes could receive.

New Areas and Boss

In general, things like the new zone appeared in the leak back then, and now are confirmed. The jungle theme is already shown in the trailer, which gives the data mine more credibility, according to Rob.

Among them are places like the sewers of “Kurast,” the location “Travincal” from Diablo 2, as well as “Durance.” This could point to “Durance of Hate,” indicating Mephisto as a possible boss, as he resides there. Mephisto’s voice is also heard in the trailer, which would fit.

Furthermore, it seems that there will be a new class of monsters, the “Lacunis.”

Raids and PvP

Rob emphasizes that the code includes many hints about raids and boss abilities that could bring potential end bosses. He sees different difficulties, a multiplayer component, and, for example, the name “Khazra Raid.”

There is also a PvP element mentioned, although Rob believes that this is only being tested and may be removed again.

But fundamentally, it is important to view this data mining with a certain skepticism. After all, it’s still unclear what will ultimately appear in the DLC. We will probably have to wait until there is further information – possibly in the summer.

Currently, Season 3 has just started in Diablo 4. And if you are currently playing, you should check out the best builds: Here you can find the Tier List for Season 3 in Diablo 4 with the best classes and builds.

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A new game on Steam sends you to the Austrian Alps to explore dungeons

A new game on Steam mixes relaxed holiday vibes with exciting dungeons and battles.

What game is this about? Dungeons of Hinterberg is a new game on Steam, which is set to be released in summer 2024 and aims to offer you an interesting mix.

As the name suggests, in this game you venture into an idyllic alpine region in Austria. More precisely, to Hinterberg. You take on the role of Luisa, a young woman who needs a break after her burnout.

In Hinterberg, you can expect not only a relaxing vacation with new people, hikes, and movie visits, but also plenty of battles, as the latest trailer shows:

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Dungeons of Hinterberg invites to battle in the idyllic alpine region

What does the gameplay offer? As the trailer shows very well, in Dungeons of Hinterberg you can expect an interesting mix of relaxed gameplay and action-packed battles with swords and magic.

In fact, the trailer looks like an image film on some vacation website. It presents Hinterberg, the little town in the Austrian Alps. However, Hinterberg offers not only typical holiday activities like hiking, spa visits, or cinema outings, where you meet new people and spend a relaxed time.

Hinterberg is especially proud of its dungeons, which you can explore as a tourist. Equipped with a sword and even magical powers, you fight against various enemies in the dungeons.

The battles look very fluid at first glance. With your sword, you use various techniques like spinning attacks or leap attacks to handle multiple enemies at once.

You can expect dungeons full of enemies and puzzles

The trailer shows you some of the areas you can explore in the game. In the mountain area of Doberkogel, for example, you have to race through the mountain tunnels with a minecart, avoid obstacles, and find treasures. In Hinterwald, you then use zip lines and slide on your snowboard across the glaciers.

The trailer also shows that puzzles await you in the various areas, which you can solve, among other things, with your magical powers and, of course, should, if you want to progress.

It’s also worth interacting with the various NPCs. Because, as your relationships with them grow, you unlock new abilities that will be useful to you in the dungeons.

For those who find dungeons in MMORPGs too boring, this German game offers the chance to rule their very own

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New MMORPG receives so many complaints about Pay2Win that they have to remove a mechanic 3 days after release

In Ravendawn, the developers seem to have accidentally built a Pay2Win mechanic. Just shortly after its introduction, the first complaints from players appeared – after only 3 days, the developers removed the mechanic.

What mechanic is it about? In Ravendawn (PC), the developers actually wanted to do something good for their players and introduced a new mechanic with version 1.0.5 that allows players to reset their profession and reputation trees. Before the update, this was not possible.

The developers decided to give every player a free reset and offer additional resets as a microtransaction. The players did not like this at all.

Here you can watch a trailer for Ravendawn.

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Ravendawn combines the best of Stardew Valley and your favorite fantasy RPGs

After 3 days, the developers give in

Why did the developers have to give in? Already three days after the release of the update that introduced the new mechanic, the developers of Ravendawn addressed the community with a statement. Criticism of the mechanic had grown significantly before that.

In the statement, the developers expressed that they never intended to create a Pay2Win mechanic out of the resets. Rather, they wanted to prevent players from resetting their trees too often and thereby gaining advantages. They decided against using silver as a currency, as that would have favored wealthy players.

We hope that our historical steps and decisions about how we monetize and shape Ravendawn have shown that this was never our goal.

Statement from the developers on Discord

How does monetization look in Ravendawn otherwise? In Ravendawn, real money can actually almost only be spent on cosmetic items. The game does not pursue a Pay2Win approach.

Bought resets will be refunded – But not all

What happens to already purchased resets? The developers announced in the statement that all purchased resets will be refunded. Players who spent real money on this before the announcement will receive their money back.

However, those who continue to spend money on it after the announcement and until the patch that removes the mechanic will be stuck with the costs.

The developers justify this decision by stating that players could otherwise exploit the goodwill of the developers over the weekend, until the next patch, by resetting their trees numerous times.

The community seems to like the statement, as the announcement received over 500 heart emojis on Discord. Additionally, the developers shared a survey in which players can now vote on whether they would prefer to reset their trees for silver or Dawn Essence in the future.

If you want to learn more about Ravendawn, you can read more in this article: New free MMORPG combines the best of Stardew Valley and your favorite fantasy role-playing games

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Two brothers face off in the final of a world championship – The loser breaks down in tears

In the tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, two twin brothers faced off in the finals of the big world championship over the weekend. For one of them, it meant a bitter defeat.

What world championship was it? In Ubisoft’s tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege, the Six Invitational 2024 took place in February, which is the world championship and the largest tournament of the game.

  • For nearly 2 weeks, 20 teams fought in Brazil for the world championship title. The defending champion G2 Esports was also present.
  • The winning team expected a prize pool of 1,000,000 US dollars. The second place received 450,000 dollars. 3rd place received 240,000 dollars.
  • The Six Invitational was held for the seventh time in 2024. Previous winners included Continuum, PENTA, G2 Esports (2x), Spacestation Gaming, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and TSM.

On February 26, 2024, for the first time in the history of the Six Invitationals, two Brazilian teams played against each other in the final in Brazil: FaZe Clan vs. w7m esports. Two brothers participated, competing for different teams.

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Twins in the World Championship Final

Who are these brothers? In the final of the Six Invitationals 2024, FaZe faced w7m. The 20-year-old Brazilian Thiago Sá Ferreira alias “Handyy” plays for FaZe. His twin brother Felipe “nade” Ferreira plays for w7m.

w7m won the final on the last map after coming back from a 6:1 deficit. The team managed to pull themselves together at the right moment and saved themselves with a comeback into overtime. There, they kept their nerves and won 2 rounds again as well as the final.

In Rainbow Six: Siege, a match in e-sports ends as soon as a team wins seven rounds per map. If the score is 6:6 after 12 played rounds between the teams, it goes into overtime. FaZe thus not only had a match point but would have crowned themselves world champions with just one round won.

When the match ended and the victory for w7m was clear, the team jumped up and celebrated extensively. After a few minutes of ecstasy, the players were to go to the award ceremony on the big stage, but nade made a detour to his downcast brother, who was fighting back tears, and comforted him.

Afterwards, nade took his twin by the arm and went on stage with him, repeatedly pointing at him with his finger and providing emotional support. In the moment of his greatest success, he did not forget that his brother was experiencing his most painful defeat.

How did the tournament go for the brothers? The teams of both brothers finished the group stage in second place in their respective groups: FaZe was in Group B behind Spacestation Gaming and w7m esports had to give way to Virtus.pro.

In the following playoffs, FaZe was able to assert themselves confidently in the Upper-Bracket and secure a place in the grand final early. They eliminated strong opponents such as G2 Esports, Soniqs, and Virtus.pro into the Lower-Bracket.

w7m had to follow suit in the Lower-Bracket after being eliminated early against Wolves Esports. Afterwards, they also reached the final with victories against FearX, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Spacestation Gaming, Soniqs, G2 Esports, and Virtus.pro.

In Ubisoft’s tactical shooter, there is now a marketplace, similar to Counter-Strike, where players can sell their skins: Rainbow Six: Siege now has the feature that Counter-Strike has been profiting from on Steam for years

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Many gamers love his idea – you can already play the “MMORPG for solo players” on Steam

The role-playing game Erenshor is set to be released on Steam in 2024. At first glance, it seems like an MMORPG from the late 1990s or early 2000s, but we are the only human in the game. All other characters we meet in the game are controlled by AI.

What idea is behind Erenshor?

This could relieve many players of the pressure they feel in real MMORPGs. Here, there is a constant hunt for the best loot and social obligations, especially when we have joined a guild.

Erenshor aims to eliminate all this stress. Players should determine for themselves when they play, for how long, and what activities they engage in. They do not have to fear any silly comments from AI-controlled players. Nevertheless, it should feel like we are adventuring with other people in an MMORPG.

The developer of Erenshor has uploaded a new trailer for the game. In this, you can see that the visuals are inspired by earlier MMORPGs:

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Erenshor – The game world in the trailer

“I am thrilled with the world you have created”

Why are gamers so taken with the idea? The creator of the MMORPG presented his idea on Sunday, February 25, on reddit and receives a lot of positive feedback there.

A player feels immediately transported back to the early 2000s. He is excited about the world and feels reminded of the “clunky” EverQuest, which he means as a compliment.

The world is very authentic, especially the simulated players. The user helped a paladin with a tough opponent, for example. When he asked in the chat if other paladins wanted to join the quest, even an AI-controlled paladin stepped up and joined the group.

Another user would have liked to develop such a game himself, but from the isometric 2D view, as seen in classic MMOs. However, he wants to support the developer of Erenshor in his endeavor as much as possible, as it picks up on his own idea.

But there is also criticism: a player asks whether the gameplay of EverQuest is not too outdated for the year 2024. The developer replies that there are currently so many new and modern MMORPGs that one has to look for old classics. Therefore, he decided to keep his single-player MMORPG in line with older MMORPGs.

The critic could best be convinced by the demo of Erenshor, which is available on Steam. You can also take a look at the title if you’re interested. The demo is completely free and only requires that you have an active account on Steam.

If you prefer real players instead, one of the currently 10 best MMORPGs may be something for you. MeinMMO helps you find the right game for you: The 10 best MMORPGs 2024 – Which one suits me?

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Three teenagers cheated Amazon for years with a trick – Earned almost 350,000 euros and then got caught

Three Spanish teenagers exploited Amazon’s return policy to enrich themselves by almost 350,000 euros. They have now been convicted and must pay a fine.

Between 2017 and 2019, three teenagers in Spain developed a method to defraud Amazon. However, Amazon caught on to the three fraudsters, and now they must serve 1 year in prison.

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Fraudsters exploit return policy to defraud Amazon

What exactly did the fraudsters do? The three fraudsters listed products on other retail sites. When someone purchased the product from them, the fraudsters ordered the desired product from Amazon. Our colleagues from Jeuxvideo.com report this.

In the next step, they initiated the return procedure for the product to Amazon by submitting an online request, and the post sent off a package. This is where the fraudsters’ trick came into play:

The package, which used the barcode provided by Amazon for returns, contained other cheap items like pens, marbles, and other inexpensive products to maintain a similar weight to the original product. At the same time, they presumably hoped that Amazon would not check the contents of the package.

This type of fraud, sending back the wrong contents, happens repeatedly. And among these frauds, it is often not Amazon that suffers, but the customer who ends up with a package containing incorrect items. Like a father who ends up in a dilemma because he did not receive a graphics card.

According to the information available, they repeated this action more than 200 times during the mentioned period (2017 – 2019) and generated almost 350,000 euros with the trick. Part of the sum was “earned” in digital cryptocurrencies.

One year in prison and a fine for the perpetrators

How did the case turn out? Amazon caught the fraudsters. The three teenagers were sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of 1,080 euros. They must also repay the illegally earned amount.

Other fraudsters are also active on Amazon, looking to take people’s hard-earned money. One user didn’t want to miss out on the fun and “visited” a scam company. Because it has its headquarters right at his doorstep:

Player secretly visits company that sells graphics cards on Amazon for far too low prices – Definitely wants to know what he finds there

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If you like Sherlock, you should definitely check out an anime with a brilliant pharmacist

MeinMMO editor Marie Friske celebrated the BBC series Sherlock as well as the two films with Robert Downey Jr. as the legendary detective. Now she is captivated by an exciting anime on Crunchyroll that features an equally brilliant investigator.

What is The Pharmacist’s Diaries about? The anime is set in ancient China. At its center is Maomao, a pharmacist from the red-light district who was kidnapped and sold as a simple servant to the imperial court. 

Here, she tries not to stand out. But soon the eunuch Jinshi notices the intelligent young woman and promotes her to the direct maid and taster of a concubine. 

In her new role, Maomao repeatedly has to get to the bottom of puzzling occurrences when mysterious events disrupt daily life at court or strange illnesses arise.

The anime thus provides you with an exciting detective story, where the young woman is thrown into the world of the imperial court full of secrets and intrigue and must solve mysterious cases with the help of her extensive knowledge about diseases and herbs. 

Here you can see a trailer for the anime:

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The Pharmacist’s Diaries – Trailer for the Anime on Crunchyroll

Strong protagonist who rivals Sherlock Holmes

With Maomao, The Pharmacist’s Diaries has a strong, somewhat quirky main character who is so passionate about her work as a pharmacist that she knows no boundaries.

As a child, she tinkered with her own arm and tested different remedies, which is why she always wears a bandage on one side to hide the burns and scars.

Additionally, she has a strange fondness for poisons and sometimes turns into a little joyful gremlin whenever she spots special healing herbs. 

During her investigative work, Maomao does not mince words and comments dryly on what she thinks. She can also be quite stubborn – sometimes to the dismay of those around her. 

Using tiny clues, she manages to reconstruct events and delve sharply into the matters at hand.

The Pharmacist's Diaries Maomao happy
Maomao is happy about good food – even more so about poisons and special healing herbs.

Jinshi and Maomao as a grand duo

In addition to the gripping detective story, the anime also offers many humorous moments, often depicted in cute chibi style.

Funny interactions occur especially between Maomao and Jinshi, who is so attractive that all women swoon at his sight – except for the pharmacist, who only looks at him in confusion. After that, Jinshi just becomes more annoying to her, trying to charm her with his good looks. 

At the same time, Maomao manages to drive the eunuch to the brink of madness with her dry demeanor. 

Some misunderstandings internally cause him great distress, for instance, when Maomao proudly tells him that she gifted another man “a night full of blissful dreams” – without mentioning that she arranged free access to a brothel for him.

Jinshi suffers The Apothecary Diaries
This scene with a completely worn-out Jinshi makes me laugh every time; you can watch it with English subtitles on the YouTube channel of Crunchyroll.

Little magical moments that melt my heart

Not only are the characters in The Pharmacist’s Diaries versatile and lovable, but the anime also provides small special moments that deeply touch me.

One particularly beautiful moment is when the protagonist falls asleep exhausted after selflessly caring for a patient. The woman comes closer, sits next to the completely exhausted pharmacist, and shows her gratitude by gently stroking her hair.

There is also an incredibly sweet moment between Jinshi and Maomao, in which the otherwise confident eunuch reveals his vulnerable side while drunk.

Gripping anime full of puzzles, humor, and a lot of heart

The Pharmacist’s Diaries delivers an exciting story with a unique investigator. At the same time, the cases are repeatedly lightened with humor.

With lovable characters and beautiful moments, the anime also shines with a lot of heart and gives even initially cold-looking characters a soul. 

And Maomao is an investigator who can keep up with the legendary detective in her own unique way, while still being different enough to be unique.

During lunch breaks with MeinMMO demon Cortyn, I watched another anime whose humor is also great: With Kaguya-Sama: Love is War you charm everyone into anime

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Pokémon GO: Not getting adventure effect? Here’s what you can still do

During the weekend, you had the opportunity in Pokémon GO to obtain two Pokémon with the adventure effect. There is now one way left to get them.

What kind of event was that? Over the weekend, the great Sinnoh Tour took place in Pokémon GO. The event consisted of two parts, a local and a global event. In the global event, alongside many Pokémon, some research, and other features, mainly two interesting Pokémon awaited you: Dialga and Palkia.

The two Pokémon were also available in their original forms. Each can master an attack that serves as a so-called adventure effect. They can be used outside of battles and each provides you with an effect. To use them, you need to spend some candies and stardust.

If you missed the opportunity over the weekend to obtain the corresponding specimens of Dialga and Palkia, you now have another way to gain the adventure effects.

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Community had problems obtaining the second adventure effect

How did I get a Pokémon with the adventure effect? As part of the Sinnoh Tour, research was unlocked called GO Tour 2024: Time Comes, Space Comes. Depending on the path chosen previously, you had to catch either a Palkia or a Dialga in the second step.

If you caught one of the Pokémon in its original form, it definitely had an adventure effect. If you wanted to obtain the other Pokémon with an adventure effect as well, you had to defeat it in raids. And you also needed some luck, as the corresponding attack was not guaranteed here.

That this undertaking could sometimes be difficult can be seen from a trainer on Reddit. This trainer raided a total of 9 original Palkia without obtaining a single specimen that masters the adventure effect.

How can I still obtain the adventure effect? If you still want to receive a corresponding Pokémon with an adventure effect after the event has ended, you still have a way to do so. You need to receive the Pokémon from a friend in a trade. Through the trade of a Pokémon, the IV values are redistributed, but the attacks remain intact.

If you have a friend who still has a Pokémon with the adventure effect and is willing to trade with you, you can obtain the missing specimens even after the event has ended.

What do you think about adventure effects? Were you able to catch both Pokémon with the effects during the event, or do you also lack one or even both specimens? And what do you think about the effects in general? Feel free to share your opinion with us in the comments. You can also find an overview of the remaining events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO on our site.

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Last Epoch is the latest competitor to Diablo 4, now only has ‘Balanced’ reviews on Steam

Last Epoch is considered a new safe harbor for all those disappointed by Diablo 4 and who find Path of Exile too complex. Since February 21, it has been playable in version 1.0 on Steam – in theory. Because connectivity issues are causing trouble. So much trouble that the reviews are suffering significantly.

What is Last Epoch?

  • The action RPG Last Epoch is currently considered the biggest competitor to Diablo 4 in the genre alongside Path of Exile. It offers similar gameplay but has as many as 15 classes (5 base classes with 3 “masteries” each).
  • The game has been in development for many years, but has been playable in version 1.0 for PC on Steam since February 21. The first player feedback is clear: Better than Diablo, easier than Path of Exile.
  • Unlike in Diablo, you fight not against the forces of hell but against various monsters in different times, as you are somewhat of a time traveler.

This is how Last Epoch stands now: The 1.0 release has made a significant impact. Last Epoch has seen an increase of over +1,000% in players. At launch, up to 258,000 people played simultaneously. This makes it one of the currently largest games on Steam (via steamcharts).

The reviews were also quite strong at the beginning: 77% right at the 1.0 release; previously, it was even temporarily over 84%. Even leading Diablo experts, for example on Twitch, have now dedicated themselves to Last Epoch for the time being.

However, the reviews have significantly declined since the release. Currently, the score is only 59% positive in recent reviews (via Steam), with a downward trend. This is mainly because many fans cannot really play at the moment; the servers are down.

In our overview, you will find everything about the release, classes, and prices of Last Epoch. You can see more about the game in the trailer:

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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer

“Playing with my wife after work is currently not possible”

The biggest criticism that is often mentioned is the connectivity issues. Since the release, there have been various problems at peak times, such as:

  • Login queues or simply the impossibility of getting into the game at all.
  • The error LE-61, which prevents new areas from loading.
  • Endless loading times when logging in or switching maps, and even disconnects at times.

On Steam, there are complaints that Last Epoch is currently unplayable. Especially working people seem to be affected – they can only play when everyone has time, and you can notice it in the connection.

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Although Last Epoch has a pure offline mode, it comes with restrictions. For example, you cannot use cosmetics and cannot play the character online afterwards. Thus, playing with friends is not possible. The developers are already working on a solution.

My colleague Peter Bathge from GameStar has written an interesting piece about this: Too few new games rely on an offline mode, and it’s a shame that we have to beg for it

However, connectivity is not the only criticism. There are complaints about too difficult bosses, mediocre graphics, and confusing systems such as crafting and the loss of skill points when respecing.

Last Epoch is not necessarily complex in some respects, but it is not sufficiently explained. While this clears up within a few hours, pure casuals can be quickly deterred by such systems. At least starting with the right class is a bit easier – Here you will find the 3 best classes for beginners in Last Epoch.

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„We do not call them Souls“ – Head of From Software explains which genre Elden Ring is assigned to internally

Soulslikes is a term coined by From Software with Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and also Elden Ring. However, in a recent interview, Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki talks about the term and how the team internally refers to these games differently.

Elden Ring is back in the spotlight, as the DLC Shadow of the Erdtree has been announced, offering new bosses, armor, and a dark area in June. In this context, IGN conducted an interview with Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki.

In the interview, the term Souls Series was also discussed. The team behind Dark Souls and Bloodborne significantly shaped this term, creating a distinct genre. However, internally this term is not used for their own games, but categorized into a genre, as Miyazaki reveals.

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Regarding the IGN interview, there were also comments on generally known terms alongside information about the DLC. Here, Miyazaki discusses the term Souls Series.

We don’t like to call them Souls series, but I believe we are talking about the same thing when we refer to these dark third-person action games, where the focus is more on melee combat and achievement experiences.

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At its core, this genre categorization is certainly accurate, as they are slower third-person games. What is interesting is that for From Software, it apparently isn’t its own genre but belongs to the mentioned classification.

Prior to Dark Souls and co., From Software also experimented with many other genres. One of these series was Armored Core, which is already far removed from the Souls games due to its setting and gameplay. Last year, a new part of the series was even released with Armored Core 6, just 1.5 years after Elden Ring and 1 year before Shadow of Erdtree.

With Shadow of Erdtree, a new experience from the acclaimed studio will arrive this summer. According to their own statements, the game will again offer new bosses, weapons, and armor. If you want to prepare for the DLC and feel inclined to dive back into the world of Elden Ring, our class guide will help you: Elden Ring – The best classes for beginners, intermediates, and experts

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Player is supposed to check his father’s PC because the computer is slow – gets a shock when he opens the case

A player shows a video of his father’s PC. The community is shocked, as such a dirty PC has not been seen in a long time.

A player was tasked by his father to check his computer, as it had been getting slower. However, when the user opened his father’s PC, he was horrified. On reddit, he posted a short video where you can see how the inside of the PC looks:

The PC is completely filthy inside, with all components covered in a thick layer of dust and dirt. In several replies under the post, he explains that he has since cleaned the PC, but the hard drive (HDD) did not survive the dirt.

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What are the reactions? Some comments express shock, while others find it amusing. Many explain that the combination of dust and cigarette smoke could hardly be worse.

Some people strongly recommend installing a few (dust) filters in the system to minimize the dirt next time.

Many add that it’s no wonder the PC hasn’t been working properly and has been getting slower.

By the way, this is not the first time people have shown what happens when you neglect to clean your gaming PC for years:

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Dirt can overheat the PC and cause other problems

Why should you clean your computer regularly? Dirt and dust block access points for air or your fans. This causes some components or parts to not dissipate heat properly and consequently overheat.

The processor and graphics card then throttle performance to deal with the heat or shut down in an emergency to protect the components. Your PC will gradually become slower.

Moreover, dirty fans are significantly louder because they have to spin much faster to adequately cool components like the CPU or the graphics card.

If moisture also comes along with the dirt and dust, then in the worst case, metal parts in your computer start to rust. However, this is rather rare.

Tips for PC cleaning: If you are looking for extensive cleaning tips and tricks on how to proceed best, check out the following guide on MeinMMO. Here we present the best tips for when your PC looks just as dirty.

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Fan favorite from Stranger Things takes on leading role in a horror film by the author of ‘American Psycho’

The actor from Stranger Things, Joseph Quinn, will take on the lead role in the new horror film Relapse, which will be directed by the author of American Psycho.

Joseph Quinn has become an integral part of Hollywood. He established himself as a fan favorite with his impressive performance as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Stranger Things and celebrated his breakthrough.

The fact that Joseph Quinn is taking on the lead role raises expectations even further. His previous performances, particularly in Stranger Things, have shown that he is a talented actor capable of convincingly bringing complex characters to life.

What is the film Relapse about? According to Variety, the film is about Matt Cullen (played by Joseph Quinn), a young man who checks into a rehabilitation clinic after a traumatic experience at a drug-fueled party.

Matt, driven by his unstable personality and the overwhelming influence of social media, experiences increasing paranoia that disrupts his rehabilitation program. As he begins using drugs again, he is surrounded by a mysterious presence, and a monster from his youth reveals itself to him once more. His therapist tries to help and is convinced that the monster exists only in Matt’s mind.

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Bret Easton Ellis’ first film as the author of American Psycho

Relapse will be Bret Easton Ellis’ first film as a director. He is a well-known author in the U.S. with a cult status, who has successfully adapted three of his books for the big screen – including the scandalous novel American Psycho and Less Than Zero.

American Psycho is his most famous and at the same time his most controversial work. His books are written in a dry-satirical style, and he describes sadistic acts of violence and sexual crimes in minute detail, leading to controversial discussions.

In many countries, the novel was banned, including for 6 years in Germany. It wasn’t until a lawsuit that the book hit the shelves in 2001. In 2000, the novel was adapted into a film by director Mary Harron, starring Christian Bale.

For him, it was clear that he would start his directorial debut with a horror film. He writes:

I grew up with the legendary horror films of the 1970s. I wrote ‘Lunar Park’, a horror novel, as a tribute to Stephen King. It seems appropriate that my first feature film would be a horror film. ‘Relapse’ has a simplicity that seems to be the perfect form for my directing debut: something direct and impactful.

Bret Easton Ellis via Variety

Bret Easton Ellis describes Relapse as a personal film that includes his characteristic themes of sex, drugs, and paranoia. He emphasizes that it is a monster movie set in the upscale environment of Los Angeles and focuses on his typical characters – young, attractive, and wealthy people.

Ramy Nahas from SND praises the film for its combination of the horror genre with Ellis’ unique perspective, emphasizing the importance of the captivating script and the rising star actor. Nicolas Rolland, who produces the film at SND, explains that Relapse will have a palpable presence, comparable to well-known films like The Thing, Pans Labyrinth, The Host, or Alien.

Currently, there is no release date for the film, nor any information about whether the horror film will be released in theaters or on streaming platforms.

Do you love horror films? Then you can look forward to 5 films: 5 horror films to look forward to in 2024

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LoL: Players see no point in Quickplay, sharply criticize the mode: “Creates the worst games”

The Quickplay mode in League of Legends replaced Blind Pick. However, some players see no point in the mode and believe that Quickplay leads to the worst games.

What is the goal of Quickplay? League of Legends introduced the Quickplay mode on the live servers at the end of 2023. Quickplay is therefore a new queue that has replaced the Blind Pick and allows players to start the game faster.

In Quickplay, there is no Champion selection (Picking phase), you choose the two desired roles and champions already in the lobby before going into the queue. This way, you always get one of the two selected roles/champions – so no Autofill risk.

This should solve some problems that existed with Blind Pick, such as toxic behavior and conflicts during the Champ Select. The mode often led to frustration due to the limited time in Champion selection and the coordination over team composition and lanes. For example, due to insta-locks, which forced the remaining players to adapt – making it even more difficult for beginners.

Overall, the mode is supposed to be suitable if you just want to play quickly and easily – without the competitive aspect. Yet some players see no point in Quickplay and believe that the mode leads to the lowest quality games.

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Players criticize the quality of matches when playing Quickplay

What is the problem? The post on Reddit from February 23 by the user “DwyaneDerozan” sparks a discussion among the players. In the title he writes: Quickplay has produced some of the worst quality games I have ever played.

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In the post, DwyaneDerozan expresses his dissatisfaction with the quality of games he has experienced in the Quickplay mode of League of Legends. He describes them as some of the worst games he has ever played. Among many problems, he highlights that about half of the games are remakes, while a significant portion of players did not consciously set their Summoner Spells beforehand.

Furthermore, he criticizes the Elo difference in the games, which often leads to unfair matches that end after only 10 minutes because everyone would give up. For example: A Diamond midlaner against a Bronze support main in the mid lane. I have tried to give this mode a chance because I want to play games quickly and hate ARAM, but this is simply unplayable, he writes.

What do other players say? He is probably not alone in this. Under the post, numerous comments from players can be found who also seem dissatisfied. Many would simply pick the same champion, especially when they are new.

We have summarized a few comments for you:

  • TheDiscoSailor describes the situation: Smolder Top Smolder Mid Smolder Support Smolder Jungle Yorick adc.
  • Cymes_Inferior writes: I played it a few times and I’m sure I will never do that again. I had the same experiences as you. It’s literally like someone tried to make the experience deliberately terrible.
  • TechnalityPulse sees it more soberly: Yes, I know, Quickplay is exactly that – fast. It is not designed to be the most balanced game mode at any level. […]
  • Domestic_Kraken believes: I agree that Quickplay is about practicing and not winning, but the Quickplay matches are often so terrible that you can’t even effectively practice. […]

What do you think of Quickplay? Do you wish for changes or are you satisfied? Or would you even like Blind Pick back? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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