WoW Mount Guide: How to get “Otto” – the otter with the great sunglasses

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Do you want to have the coolest otter in World of Warcraft? We will tell you how to get Otto, the coolest mount in Azeroth.

With World of Warcraft Dragonflight, Blizzard has really put in a lot of effort to hide many things in the game world of the Dragon Isles. The “Secret Finding” community is working on more than a dozen secrets – and some of them have already been solved.

We will guide you step by step on how to get the awesome mount “Otto the Otter”. The colleagues from wowhead have already turned this into a guide that we certainly do not want to withhold from you.

Get your fishing rod ready, because it will be a long, fishy journey!

Step 1: The toy “Water Schema”

As the first step, you need to earn the toy “Water Schema”. You can buy it in the realms of Ohn’ahra from “The Great Flunk” – a huge frog sitting in a cave at coordinates 82 / 72.

However, the toy is not available for gold, but in exchange for a “Gold Coin of the Isles”. A gold coin is a super-rare drop that you can get while fishing anywhere on the Dragon Isles.

But don’t worry, you can farm the coin much more reliably. You will find the “Silver Coin of the Isles” more frequently while fishing, and even more frequently the “Copper Coin of the Isles”.

  • 15 “Copper Coins of the Isles” can be exchanged for 1 “Silver Coin of the Isles”.
  • 5 “Silver Coins of the Isles” can be exchanged for 1 “Gold Coin of the Isles”.

In case of doubt, you need a total of 75 copper coins of the isles to be able to buy a gold coin in the end. This will likely mean several hours of fishing work.

WoW The Great Swog
“The Great Flunk” wants your coins and exchanges them for various loot.

Once you have the gold coin, buy the “Flawless Flunk Treasure Bag” from “The Great Flunk”. The first one definitely contains the toy “Water Schema” that you can immediately add to your collection.

Step 2: Dance until death!

Now travel to the Coast of Awakening and to the sea “behind” the Obsidian Citadel. At coordinates 20 / 36, you will find a small inn underwater. This is an underwater bar. Use the “Water Schema” and then proceed to the bar’s dance floor.

Your character will automatically begin to dance and receive the debuff “Dance, dance until death”.

WoW Dancing in the Bar
You need to dance for 5 minutes to pass out.

Now you need to be patient. Wait until the debuff on the dance floor expires, so your character will pass out. Your character will then wake up safely above the bar right next to a barrel.

Click the barrel to receive an “Empty Fish Barrel”.

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Step 3: More fishing

With the fish barrel in your inventory, it’s back to fishing. You need to fish a total of 3 different types of fish that you can now find.

  • 100 Icy Flatfish – You will get these in the Azure Mountains at all open waters. It may take a while to gather the fish, so you need some patience. Use the barrel as soon as you have 100 of these fish to receive a “Half-Filled Fish Barrel”.
  • 25 Catastrophic Carp – You can fish these from the lava around the Obsidian Citadel. Use the fish barrel again to now receive a “Full Fish Barrel”.
  • 1 Kingfin, the Wise Catfish – You can fish this in the waters by the Academy of Alg’ethar, preferably at the small dock. Use the barrel again to now receive an “Overflowing Fish Barrel”.
If you don’t like fishing, this will be a tough battle.

Step 4: Otto the Otter

In the final step, travel back to the Coast of Awakening and enter the place where you woke up after your dance escapades (Coast of Awakening, 20 / 40). Here you can place the full barrel back at its original location.

Otto is almost as cool as his rider. But only almost.

Now “Otto” appears and offers you a quest. Accept the quest, complete it, and you’ll have the coolest otter from World of Warcraft – just like you, he wears sunglasses!

Have you already got “Otto”? What do you think of such “secret mounts”?

We have presented more mounts from Dragonflight here.

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Sons of the Forest: Respawn trick for Kelvin and Virginia – What to do if they are dead?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Your most important companions in Sons of the Forest are Kelvin and Virginia. If they die, they stay dead – normally. With a trick, you can make them respawn, even if you just can’t find them.

What is this trick? A user on Reddit discovered that the information about NPCs in Sons of the Forest is hidden in two text files that you can edit yourself. This means: you can control what happens.

The two companions, Kelvin and Virginia, are programmed in such a way that they can actually die permanently. If you kill them or they die in another way, they are no longer available for that playthrough. One reason why I refuse to kill Kelvin.

However, with a small change in the corresponding files, you can bring the companions back when they die or go missing. This also applies if, for example, Kelvin is stuck in a lake due to bugs or you can’t find Virginia anymore.

Since Sons of the Forest is still in Early Access, there may be bugs that require you to bring your companions back. You can see the first entertaining hours from MeinMMO video producer Anna Alberg here:

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Reviving Kelvin and Virginia – Here’s how

What you need to do: The files you need are “GameStateSaveData.json” and “SaveData.json”. You also need an editing program like the Windows Notepad or Notepad++.

You can find the files where corresponding information is usually stored on your computer. Normally, the path is: C:Users[UserName]AppDataLocalLowEndnightSonsOfTheForestSaves. There you will find another folder with random numbers, which should represent your Steam account.

  • In the corresponding folder Multiplayer or Singleplayer
  • Then follow these steps:
  • create a backup of the two files GameStateSaveData.json and SaveData.json in a separate folder
  • then open GameStateSaveData.json
  • search for the entries “IsRobbyDead” for Kelvin or “IsVirginiaDead” for Virginia (using Ctrl + F; the second quotation marks are part of the search)
  • if the value is set to “true”, change it to “false” and save
  • then open SaveData.json
  • search for “TypeId”:9 for Kelvin or “TypeId”:10 for Virginia
  • in the same line, you will find values for “State” and “Health”
  • change the “State” to 2 and “Health” to 100.0 and save

According to reports, the entries for Virginia disappear when she dies. If that is the case, you can simply add the corresponding lines manually. Copy the values from Kelvin and change them so that they fit Virginia.

You should also find the entry “PlayerKilled.” Set this value to 0 to ensure that the NPCs return without any problems.

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I can’t find my companions – What now? If you have lost one of your two companions, you can “summon” him to the other. If Kelvin is stuck under the ice, you can set his position to that of Virginia.

To do this, copy the values and coordinates for the “Position” of the companion you can still find. Replace the corresponding values for the lost NPC and he should be back when you start again. If you want to mark Virginia on the map, give her one of the GPS transmitters in your inventory.

By the way, having Virginia as a companion is also worth it for the story. She plays a role in the game’s secret ending:

In Sons of the Forest, there is a “secret” ending – Here’s how to reach it

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Sons of the Forest: Finding Virginia – How to recruit the companion

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In the survival game Sons of the Forest (Steam), you can recruit NPC companions to help you in the game. Virginia is a mutant that you find during the game, but she flees from you. MeinMMO explains how to bring her to your camp.

Who is Virginia? The mutant with three arms and three legs has been known since early gameplay of Sons of the Forest. She wanders across the island and encounters you in the game randomly, with many players meeting her during missions while searching for their team.

Virginia is one of the possible companions in the game that can help you protect your camp and fight against enemies. Companions are one of the new features in Sons of the Forest.

Spoiler: This is Virginia in the story

In Sons of the Forest, you are supposed to search for a missing billionaire. Once you start the game, you can view various case files on your laptop about the people you are looking for and your objective.

One of these case files is about Virginia Puffton, the daughter of billionaire Edward Puffton. She is 20 years old and a student. Apparently, the mutant Virginia and the billionaire’s daughter are the same person.

Sons of the Forest Virginia Puffton

This is how you recruit Virginia: Unlike Kelvin, whom you have as a companion right at the beginning and who follows your commands, you must first befriend Virginia. To do this, you need to approach the mutant peacefully when you see her.

You must not have any weapons or other items in your hands when you approach her. Put away everything you are carrying with the “G” key and then slowly walk towards her. It may take a while for her to accept you.

Once Virginia starts dancing for you or seems generally friendlier, you know you are doing it right. However, she remains shy and stubborn, and you must first get her used to fighting with you.

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Getting Virginia: NPC companions help you in combat and gathering

Unlike Kelvin, Virginia is especially suited as a fighter. Since she has multiple limbs, you can give the companion several of the various weapons in Sons of the Forest to hold.

According to player opinion, firearms like shotguns and pistols are best suited for her. She can carry both a shotgun and a pistol at the same time. However, she needs to get used to fighting against other mutants.

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Virginia gets cold quickly, which is why she feels less comfortable in winter. Make sure to light fires and provide shelter in colder seasons so that she is well. Companions have their own behavior that can change depending on how you treat them.

Kelvin and Virginia are currently the only known companions, but there may be more of them in the game. You can find more information on MeinMMO as more companions are found.

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CoD MW3 removes all sniper rifles from Ranked, leaving you with only 10 out of 121 weapons

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, you can no longer play sniper rifles in Ranked, which means that almost 92% of the weapons are excluded from this mode.

Why are sniper rifles being removed? The Ranked mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 aims to provide you with the same gaming experience that the professionals of the Call of Duty League (CDL) have.

This means that the Ranked mode is oriented towards the rules of the CDL. The players of the League come to an agreement in the form of a gentleman’s agreement on certain restrictions that then also apply in Ranked.

So if the e-sports players do not want to use a certain weapon, for whatever reason, they ban it, and this ban is then also adopted for Ranked by the developers. This is what has happened to the sniper rifles, which have not been playable in Ranked since February 13, 2024.

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92% of all weapons from MW2 and MW3 are missing in Ranked

Which weapons can you play in Ranked? In CoD MW3, there are a total of 121 weapons, 77 of which come from MW2. However, only 10 of these weapons are playable in Ranked and the CDL.

The allowed weapons are:

  • MCW – Assault Rifle
  • AMR-9 – Submachine Gun
  • Rival-9 – Submachine Gun
  • Striker – Submachine Gun
  • Striker-9 – Submachine Gun
  • WSP-9 – Submachine Gun
  • WSP-Swarm – Submachine Gun
  • Renetti – Pistol
  • Combat Knife – Melee Weapon
  • Karambit – Melee Weapon

This means that a total of 111 weapons (i.e., 92%) are not available to you in Ranked.

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“Pro players ruin the game for everyone else”

What does the community say about it? The removal of sniper rifles from Ranked is viewed with mixed feelings by the community. Some players find it quite reasonable, while others complain about the CDL players and regret that many weapons are not playable in Ranked.

  • aenstars via Twitter: “I’m a big fan of the CDL, but the fact that the same weapons and equipment pools are used in Ranked play is so boring.”
  • Debilniks via Reddit: “Well, now I’m not dying after 3 seconds in a round on Highrise.”
  • Rolan via Twitter: “Pro players ruin the game for everyone else.”
  • YourBoyLoops via Reddit: “Why are people upset about this? The pros don’t use sniper rifles and this mode is supposed to imitate that as closely as possible.”
  • OpTic Hitch via X.com: “Spawning on Highrise and Terminal and not being able to have a sniper rifle… Damn boring CoD pros, man.”

Activision recently revealed new details about the matchmaking of Modern Warfare 3 and how it works, emphasizing that not the skill of the players, but their connection is prioritized the most: Your skill is not the most important factor in the matchmaking of Call of Duty, says Activision

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Former Blizzard employee grows on Twitch by more than 1,000% in 3 months because he doesn’t check a box

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Have you been on YouTube or TikTok lately and wondered who the likable gentleman with the deep voice is that keeps popping up in your feed? If so, you’re not alone, as the Twitch streamer Jason “Pirate Software” Hall is simply everywhere right now. MeinMMO explains why.

What kind of streamer is he? Jason Thor Hall is a software developer with a remarkable career background. He has worked for Blizzard and Amazon and has been a specialist in cyber security. He is now an indie developer with his own studio, Pirate Software, and streams under this name on Twitch.

On the streaming platform, Hall mainly entertains his viewers with anecdotes from his career, insights into his work as a developer, and a game or two. However, despite Pirate Software regularly streaming since August 2017, his channel has only exploded in the last few months. The secret to his sudden success is reportedly a single checkbox.

Clips, short excerpts from streams, can take on a life of their own outside of Twitch when ripped out of context. However, Pirate Software knows how to cleverly utilize these short snippets.

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Streamer cracks the algorithm with YouTube Shorts

What is the secret to his success? Pirate Software attributes the explosive growth of his channel to YouTube Shorts. These are the short videos with which YouTube launched its own version of TikTok in 2020. Hall has been posting excerpts of his streams there for a while, but it was apparently an inconspicuous trick that helped him break through.

When you post a video via YouTube Shorts, you have the option to notify all your subscribers about the upload. What seems like a good option actually harms, according to Hall. Many subscribers eventually become inactive and no longer interact with the videos.

Hall suspects that in this case, YouTube registers a lack of interest and shows the videos less. His “secret” is therefore not checking that box. This way, his Shorts are suggested to active users. When they interact with the content, the videos are suggested to more and more viewers.

Here you can see how the streamer explains his trick:

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Pirate Software just makes good videos

What sets him apart? Of course, it’s not enough that the videos are omnipresent – the content must also capture the viewers’ attention. Fortunately, Pirate Software has no problem with that:

Moreover, the streamer shares the development process of his upcoming game Heartbound with his viewers and creates informative content on topics like software development and data security. This has drawn the attention of well-known content creators like Destiny and Asmongold to the former Blizzard employee:

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Another significant aspect is likely the high recognition value of Pirate Software’s videos. The Shorts have a uniform visual style, and Hall always illustrates his points in Paint.

It seems that the concept of Pirate Software is working: In the comments under his Shorts and TikToks, as well as in discussions on Reddit, you often read: Who is this guy and why do I suddenly keep seeing him in my feed? But how does it actually look in numbers?

A long way ahead

This is how successful Pirate Software is: On YouTube, the channel Pirate Software currently has 1.3 million subscribers and more than 540 million views. Most of these subscribers were gained by the content creator since November 2023 when he started using his Shorts strategy. Pirate Software began the month with about 19,000 subscribers – by November 11, he already had 343,000 subscribers. By early December, the channel reached 814,000 subscribers (via SocialBlade, as of February 14, 2024).

In one month, Pirate Software gained almost 800,000 new subscribers on YouTube, representing a growth of nearly 4,200%. Since then, he has steadily gained new viewers. His Shorts have garnered several million views. Hall was also able to benefit from this viral success on Twitch:

In October 2023, Hall streamed to an average of 379 viewers; by November, that number rose to 2,808, and now Pirate Software averages more than 8,500 viewers at the same time (via TwitchTracker, as of February 14, 2023).

Pirate Software channel growth statistics
Pirate Software may not stream more than before, but to many more viewers (via TwitchTracker)

In the past 3 months, Pirate Software has gained 1,036% in viewers (via SullyGnome). With the viewers, the number of subs has also climbed, and thus Pirate Software broke the Hypetrain world record multiple times in December 2023.

Hall also proves that his success does not have the short-lived nature typically associated with viral fame. Rather, he has transformed the boost from YouTube into sustained growth.

In particular, TikTok has proven to be a kind of springboard that allows content creators to significantly boost their Twitch channels:

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The success of Pirate Software also highlights what many streamers have been criticizing about Twitch for some time: growing “naturally” on the streaming platform is incredibly difficult. It seems that you first need to build a community on another platform to be able to succeed on Twitch.

This likely has to do with how the different platforms operate and present new content to their users. However, once you have a significant reach on Twitch, the platform pays off doubly. This may be one of the reasons why big YouTubers are now moving to Twitch.

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17-year-old plays his 1st big tournament in Counter-Strike 2: hailed as the new Messiah

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The 17-year-old Russian Danil “donk” Kryshkovets made headlines with an outstanding performance at the IEM Katowice tournament in Counter-Strike 2 (Steam). He led Team Spirit to victory, secured $80,000 in prize money, and was awarded the title of the youngest MVP of the tournament. The accolades are pouring in: some are calling it the greatest achievement by a player in CS:GO ever.

This is the situation:

  • Counter-Strike is in Europe and especially Eastern Europe, what Call of Duty is in the USA. Four of the top five players in the world come from countries like Estonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russia, and Israel. The best player, according to HLTV , is French.
  • The Russian player “donk” comes directly from Team Spirit’s Academy team and has only been playing in the professional team as a rifler and entry fragger since mid-2023. He is responsible for getting the first kill for his team.
  • At just 17, he has already won $166,000 in prize money, of which $80,000 just came from his victory at IEM Season XVIII – Katowice in Counter-Strike 2. This was his first major tournament in Counter-Strike. He played outstandingly.
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Experts Overflow with Praise

How good was he? The player achieved 82 kills in 62 rounds and only died 40 times. His average damage was 124 – 40 points more than any other player achieved.

As the site Gamesradar states, donk’s performance is praised by some experts as “statistically the best performance of all time” or “the best tournament performance I can remember”.

In the final, he swept FaZe 3–0, dominating the competition and outshining his teammates.

What is particularly remarkable is that donk played his first major tournament in Katowice, requiring no adjustment period.

The performance of the wonder kid comes at a time when the real star of CS:GO, s1mple, is still taking a break from eSports.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvIgK9FlRyo

What are the implications of this dominance? donk has taken home the MVP award of the tournament. He is thus the youngest winner of the IEM Katowice MVP.

There was also a boost for the tournament on Twitch, with numbers being 20% higher than the previous year.

Moreover, players have already made numerous jokes about him, such as “players debating whether donk should participate in the next tournament.”

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Now we can be excited to see if donk really rises to become a dominant force in Counter-Strike 2 or if the wonder kid will be disenchanted.

Counter-Strike has produced some colorful professionals. We once reported extensively about one: CS:GO: Player proposes to girlfriend after World Cup victory, she destroys his life – What he’s doing today

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In a new dungeon crawler on Steam, you win with complex strategies – Now the demo is playable

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On Steam, you can currently play the demo of a new dungeon crawler. It brings fresh air to the genre with its mix of RPG action and tactical gameplay.

Which game is this about? Escape The Mad Empire is a new group-based rogue-like dungeon crawler on Steam. You can currently play the demo there. However, a release date is not yet known.

The game is published by Paradox, which has released games like Stellaris, Crusader Kings, and Cities Skylines 2 in recent years.

The trailer already shows you plenty of gameplay, impressing with charming pixel graphics and good effects:

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What to expect: As seen in the trailer, you will face challenges in Escape The Mad Empire with a group made up of several heroes. The game promises a variety of them with different classes and talents.

Your goal is to keep your heroes alive, carve a path through monsters and enemies, and keep an eye on your resources to continuously expand your base.

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To achieve these goals, the developers promise some interesting features that will make Escape The Mad Empire an exciting dungeon crawler:

  • A real-time pause system allows you – even in the middle of combat – to utilize the potential of your individual heroes and develop and implement complex strategies.
  • In combat, you will use your environment. Hazards like oil, fire, and poison can be used to your advantage, for example, by using explosive barrels as a weapon or, as seen in the trailer, pushing your enemies into the abyss.
  • Large hordes of enemies or boss foes await you in the dungeons, as well as rewards.
  • Various artifacts strengthen your group but can also lead to the death of heroes if used recklessly.

Your decisions play a significant role. How you explore the areas, how you set up your group, and how you use them in battle can already determine victory or defeat. However, Escape The Mad Empire promises that you can learn from every mistake, and with new tactics, you can eventually master every challenge.

Escape The Mad Empire is particularly interesting due to its mix of fast RPG gameplay and the option to approach things more tactically. This gives the game a fresh change in the dungeon crawler genre. For fans of this genre, it might be worth keeping an eye on Escape The Mad Empire.

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Steam: Managers exploit realistic football simulation, buy Haaland for a pittance

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The Football Manager 2024 is a hit on Steam and has been for decades. It is appreciated for its realism and complexity, but now artificial intelligence reveals a major weakness. With a trick in contract negotiations, you can buy even priceless football stars like Erling Haaland for almost free.

What is the game?

  • The Football Manager is a huge game in Europe: especially in England, it has been an institution since 2004. The series simulates football matches and is cultishly revered. Some players spend thousands of hours on the games in the series.
  • In principle, you manage a football team in every detail, buying and selling players, setting the tactics, training your team, and you can even lead the local team to the Champions League. Football Manager is actually appreciated for its realism, especially for the licenses: you train and buy real players.
  • The current installment, Football Manager 2024, was released on November 6, 2023, and currently has about 64,000 players online.
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Player valued at 350 million euros, but the AI can be tricked

What is the problem now: Players on reddit have discovered that you only need to make clubs a very specific, very particular transfer offer, and they will let world-class players like Erling Haaland go, who would be unsellable in real life – unless a Sheikh entices with oil billions.

The trick involves,

  • not offering a transfer fee
  • transferring 200 € monthly for 6 months
  • and guaranteeing 2.5 million € after 50 league matches

Additionally, you grant 10% of the next sale.

In reality, such an offer would be absolutely ridiculous, and the manager of the team would call all employees together to have a good laugh at what the fool must be thinking, believing he can get a 350-million-euro player for less than 1% of market value.

In FIFA Manager 2024, however, the deal is valid and can be made.

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How is this discussed on reddit? They are already mocking that with the trick you can lure even superstars like Mbappe to the province, only to then realize that the Frenchman wants to earn a few million a week.

The exploit is certainly a hot topic there and brings some laughs.

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What lies behind this: Anyone doing this could just use an editor to transfer Haaland for free. This is, of course, nonsense and actually ruins the fun of the game.

But it would be interesting to see how someone has figured out the exact conditions for this ridiculous deal.

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An Extraction Shooter on Steam is like Escape from Tarkov in VR: Over 500,000 players are enjoying it

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For almost a year now, you can play an extraction shooter in VR on Steam. It bears similarities to popular shooters like Escape from Tarkov and now boasts having gathered 500,000 unique users.

What game is this about? The VR game is called Ghosts of Tabor, which you can play among other places on Steam. The game launched in Early Access in March 2023 and has since not only attracted a large player base for a VR title but has also earned a significant $10 million.

The launch trailer aims to prepare you for the close combat that awaits you in Ghosts of Tabor:

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Ghosts of Tabor lets you experience the fight up close

Ghosts of Tabor impresses players: As reported by Beyond Frames Entertainment, the large player base consists of both Steam and Meta Quest players (via beyondframes.com). On Steam itself, Ghosts of Tabor stands weakly with its player count but still holds a positive rating of 79%.

On Meta Quest, the game scores with a very strong positive rating. With almost 9,000 reviews, 72% of players rated Ghosts of Tabor 5 stars. Meanwhile, only 3 to 8% of players have given lower ratings of 1 to 3 stars.

It cannot be denied that the reported 500,000 players would be quite a success for a VR game. One reason for this success could be crossplay. Thanks to this feature, it is virtually never a problem to find a squad and face the fight.

In addition, Ghosts of Tabor excels with good and relentless gameplay, offering players an irresistible challenge. PvP and PvE occur simultaneously, so players must pay attention to both other players and AI enemies at the same time.

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Ghost of Tabor combines extraction shooter and survival

Some survival aspects are also included, such as crafting equipment and weapons, a good amount of loot, the ability to build your own safehouse, or the influence of thirst and hunger, which make the game an exciting experience.

In addition to the already released paid DLCs, a content update has been announced, which, however, is to be completely free.

The update titled “Matka Miest Underground” is supposed to add an entirely new area to the game.

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Twitch streamer says: Nerds have won because Robert Pattinson is allowed to cry about a video game

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

For Twitch streamer Asmongold, it is clear: nerds and video games have conquered the world. What was embarrassing during his school days is now allowed and cool. In the past, 15 or 20 years ago, video games were only for losers; today, that’s different. He sees this in the example of actor Robert Pattinson (“Batman”), who admits in an interview that he cried while playing Final Fantasy VII.

This is the situation:

  • Robert Pattinson played Batman in 2022, with Zoë Kravitz as Selena Kyle, aka Catwoman, by his side.
  • The two gave an interview to the French show Clique to promote the film.
  • In this interview, Pattinson talked about his love for Final Fantasy VII and how you had to choose between two women. He cried at Aerith’s death. Zoë Kravitz looks at him as if he has lost his mind.
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Pattinson explains the love triangle in Final Fantasy VII

This is what Pattinson said: The interviewer admits to Pattinson that he also cried at a video game. Zoë Kravitz, daughter of the coolest rock star in the world, reacts with confusion: What’s going on here?

Pattinson explains: Yes, he cried at Final Fantasy VII. There is a love triangle between the player and the characters Aerith and Tifa.

Aerith is a nice person, has superpowers, and can heal everyone.

Final Fantasy XIV was released in 1997. Pattinson (now 37) must have played it around 11 or 12 years old if he played it at release. Asmongold (34) and Zoë Kravitz (35) are a bit younger than Pattinson.

His film partner reacts curtly, questioning whether this is the ideal perception of a woman, that she should be responsible for healing everyone:

“We poor women always have to heal everyone.”

But Pattinson remains undeterred: Tifa is this sexy woman in a mini skirt. You just can’t decide.

Zoë Kravitz looks at him more and more bewildered, her expression seems to say: “Are you serious?”

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A woman who heals the world – and one in a short skirt – Are you serious?

Yet Pattinson continues, “And then Aerith dies.” That’s the way every man discovered what love is.

It is clear: the scene must have broken his young heart back then.

Kravitz, slightly disdainful: So the choice is between a girl who heals everyone and one in a short skirt? Oh my God. That’s the problem with the world.

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In the past, his opinion was stupid – Now, she’s the stupid one

What does Asmongold think? The poster child nerd of Twitch is unsurprisingly completely on Pattinson’s side. He sees in the clip and the reactions to it proof of how the world has changed.

The video shows that nerds have won the world.

When Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and he himself were still in school, Zoë Kravitz was the cool one and Pattinson’s opinion was stupid. Video games were only for losers. But now she is the stupid one: “We won!” he says. In the comments, everyone agrees: Pattinson is reasonable, Kravitz is not.

The times have changed.

A new era has also begun for Asmongold: Asmongold, king of the nerds, has a new girlfriend, and his fans are scrutinizing her critically

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Palworld: Should you slaughter your Pals?

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

The gameplay loop of Palworld is mostly the same as in all survival games: gather, craft, survive. However, you cannot catch Pals infinitely and some resources drop only from them – should you therefore slaughter your Pals?

What is the purpose of catching Pals? In Palworld, Pals are an essential part of life and gameplay:

They serve as mounts on foot, in water, and in the air. Additionally, they can accompany you on your journey and be powerful helpers in battle. When placed in your base, they also take care of the annoying resource grind for you.

Overall, Pals are the perfect companions for survival in Palworld.

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Palworld showcases the small monsters in massive action in the early access trailer

Slaughtering Pals – It can be useful

Why should you slaughter Pals? Unfortunately, there are certain items that you cannot obtain without killing Pals. For example, it involves Pal organs and fluids. Here’s a selection:

Pal fluids are needed, for example, to build hot springs for your diligent worker bees. Ice glands are an essential part of cooling for your base.

If you pursue a purely pacifist approach, it will also be difficult to get the important legendary blueprints:

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Another problem is the maximum capacity of your Pal box: You can catch and store a total of 480 Pals across your three bases. That sounds like a lot, but since capturing the same species of Pal multiple times is rewarded and there are a total of 113 individual Pals, you will hit the capacity limit at the latest in the mid-game.

So do Pals need to be killed or is there another way?

Can you get Pal resources without killing? To obtain resources like the electric glands, you need to either defeat wild Pals or slaughter Pals in your base. Unfortunately, there is no way around this.

Wild Pals remain lifeless in the world after your victory, and you can calmly collect their drops. The defeated creatures have spiral eyes like unconscious anime characters. This can be interpreted as them not being dead, but simply K.O..

If you choose to decimate the population of your Pal box with violence, you need the cleaver. You can unlock this from level 12 in the technology tree and craft it with 5 iron bars, 5 stones, and 20 wood.

The slaughtered Pals are truly dead. Also, be careful that no NPCs are watching you here – they might place a bounty on you otherwise.

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Can legendary blueprints also be obtained without dead Pals? You have the chance to get legendary blueprints from Alpha Pals even if you catch the Pals – killing is not necessary. However, if you are in a hurry or your Pal box is already full, you can still slaughter the Alpha Pals with the cleaver after catching them. Even then, blueprints can still drop.

Alternatively, you can go on a treasure hunt: Legendary blueprints can also be found in the chests distributed throughout the world.

How do I make room in my Pal box? As mentioned above, you can equip the cleaver and slaughter your Pals. Alternatively, you can sell them to merchants – it doesn’t matter whether they are stationary, wandering, or black market dealers.

If you don’t want to kill your creatures for their resources or sell them, you can still release them: Get the affected Pal into your team and open your team overview. You can now drop them and find a Pal sphere lying on the ground. If you leave it there, it will disappear after a while.

In the end, whether you kill your Pals is entirely up to you. Theoretically, there are ways to obtain most resources like this. How do you approach the problem? Do you leave a trail of unconscious Pals or do you regularly whip out the cleaver? We are looking forward to your comments.

Among the Alpha Pals, there are some tough ones. But the probably toughest among them is a Pegasus that could almost have sprung from a Barbie animated film: Palworld introduces one of its most powerful monsters: players can hardly wait to catch it

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A remarkable Western with a twist is running on Amazon, achieving 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Since February 6th, the Western “Old Henry” is available on the streaming service Amazon Prime, featuring an outstanding Tim Blake Nelson. MyMMO author Schuhmann considers it a must-see for any Western fan.

This is how the film begins: On a ranch in the middle of nowhere, a thin man raises his son with Bible verses and hard work. The mother has been dead for a long time, and the two don’t get along very well. The boy wants to play with guns, go hunting, have some experiences, maybe move to town, while the father primarily wants peace and to feed the pigs.

Then a stray horse trots up to the farm. The father looks for the rider, finds a wounded man, hesitates for a moment, turns around, and rides away.

It could all be so easy, but Old Henry hesitates again, turns back once more, takes the man to his ranch, and invites trouble. Because, of course, the man is being chased by a gang of killers, and even though Old Henry surprisingly covers his tracks well, it doesn’t take long before three shady characters show up in front of his ranch to inquire about how old Henry is doing.

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Deutscher Trailer zum Western „Old Henry“

A Silent Man at the Center of a Harsh Film

What makes the film special: Tim Blake Nelson is known as a quirky side character from “O Brother Where Art Thou” – in Old Henry, he silently dominates every scene. The viewer quickly suspects that there’s more to the thin man than meets the eye, but never quite grasps who he really is.

The silent man is contrasted by his talkative son, who has an idealized vision of what life in the Wild West must be like and does not understand that his father is trying to protect him from exactly that life.

The “stranger” on the farm is mysterious, just like the tough men pursuing him.

For a long time, the core of the film remains uncertain, only breaking fully through in the last minutes. Like every good Western, “Old Henry” has a tremendous showdown, initiated by the revelation of the twist, which only ends when the last bullet is fired.

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How is the film rated? Old Henry has a “Fresh Score” of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it stands at 7.3/10 on IMDB. Metacritic drops a bit with 69%.

We give a clear viewing recommendation to anyone who doesn’t immediately saddle up the horses and look for a way out at the mention of Westerns.

Old Henry is available in German on Amazon Prime. It is recommended for viewers aged 16 and older.

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MeinMMO is looking for a Video Editor for our website and social media in home office

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We are looking for a freelance video editor to support us from home.

With MeinMMO, we reach over three million people every month who share our enthusiasm for gaming. Here you will find articles and videos with stories, guides, opinions, recommendations, or interviews.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for freelance video editors who can support us with daily video production and enjoy sharing their knowledge in the gaming field. Here’s what you should bring:

  • a sense for exciting stories
  • a great passion for gaming and everything around it
  • a willingness to dive deep into topics and research
  • you use social platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and TikTok
  • you enjoy video production

This is a plus, but not a must: You already have experience in video production. This can include: a personal TikTok channel, a personal YouTube channel, or production for another YouTuber, a personal channel on Twitch.

What is it about?

Are you constantly engaged with games? Do you follow exciting stories from gaming communities? Do you always know what’s trending in gaming, Twitch, and YouTube right now? Are you creative and enjoy experimenting with new video formats? Do you want to work in a modern online editorial team?

Then working at MeinMMO is made for you!

We are looking for someone for the following topics that will appear on our website and social media channels:

  • Implementation of our most exciting articles as short video news
  • Mini-guides for various games
  • Mini-stories from gaming & culture

Here are a few video examples that would appear with us:

Example videos for your work

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How do we work?

The working method: You independently research exciting stories in gaming communities and on the official channels of publishers. Together with the editorial team, you discuss which of the existing MeinMMO news would be interesting as a video. You gather feedback from other producers and plan the content for the week. You create videos that fit MeinMMO and our community.

The hours: At least 20 hours a week, with flexible working hours. More hours are possible, but not fewer.

The payment: The payment will be negotiated in a personal conversation. It depends on your level of experience and expectations.

What do we offer?

  • Access to a successful gaming editorial team
  • Practical experience and training in game journalism
  • Practical experience in video production and content creation
  • Practical experience with Adobe programs
  • Access to editorial tools comfortably from home
  • An environment that shares a passion for gaming
  • Much variety, as every topic brings something new
  • Connection to the Webedia network, which includes GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO, Moviepilot, and Filmstarts among others.

Does all of this sound exciting to you? If we have piqued your interest and you want to produce videos for MeinMMO, please send us your application with the following content:

  • Who you are: A short cover letter with your resume
  • Where you are knowledgeable: List of your topic focuses (What games do you play? On what platforms are you active? What genres do you particularly enjoy?)
  • When you are available: How often and how regularly you could produce videos for us
  • Work samples

Where should I send my application? Please send your application to:

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Pokémon GO: This is why you should use the current event to evolve your Pokémon

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is a bonus in the current event when you evolve Pokémon. We explain what it is and why you should take advantage of it.

What kind of event is this? Currently in Pokémon GO, the Carnival of Love event is taking place. This event runs until Thursday, February 15, 2024, and brings you, among other things, a series of event Pokémon and a collector’s challenge that you can complete within the event.

Additionally, during the event, two bonuses are active that make collecting the coveted XL candies easier. And you should make use of one of these bonuses if you still have Pokémon that you want to evolve.

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XL Candies in Focus of the Bonuses

What bonuses are these? On one hand, you have an increased chance of getting XL candies when you are out with your buddy Pokémon. On the other hand, there are 2 guaranteed XL candies when you evolve a Pokémon. And especially this bonus can be very rewarding.

Why is it worthwhile to evolve Pokémon with this bonus? You need XL candies to level up your Pokémon further from a certain level. Although there are various ways to obtain XL candies, they are rare and you need many to get your Pokémon to the highest level.

The guaranteed XL candies are therefore a good bonus if you have Pokémon left that you want to evolve and raise their level. Many of the strongest Pokémon want to walk with you 5 km as a buddy Pokémon to give you a chance for an XL candy. In this case, you save a total of 10 km of walking distance to get to the coveted candies.

Which Pokémon make particularly good use of the bonus? If you even have a Cosmog to evolve or a comparable legendary Pokémon, the bonus becomes even more worthwhile for you. With legendary Pokémon, you have to walk 20 km to have a chance at an XL candy this way. Here, you can save a whopping 40 km. The form change of Zygarde also counts as evolution here.

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What do you think of the bonuses? Will you use them to grab a few more XL candies for your Pokémon? What are your thoughts on the mechanics of obtaining XL candies in general? Feel free to write your opinions in the comments and exchange with other trainers. You can also find an overview of the events in February 2024 in Pokémon GO with us.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: ‘On the Battlefield Like a God’ – Players Believe the Strongest Class is One of the Least Popular

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

What the strongest class in Baldur’s Gate 3 is, is being discussed vigorously. Now someone is defending the Druid – and he is receiving a lot of support.

The choice of class in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be debated for hours. While many have pondered what the mathematically best combination is and what thus represents the objectively “strongest class” in terms of damage dealt, some players discuss it a bit differently.

In the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, it is talked about that one of the strongest classes is actually the one that many disregard: the Druid.

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Why is the Druid considered weak? The Druid is one of the less popular classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. Along with the Cleric, it was the rarest class choice at the launch of the game. There are several reasons for this.

On one hand, players are given several Druids as companions in the game – namely Halsin and Jaheira. Knowing this, one would hesitate to include a third Druid in the group and create one themselves.

On the other hand, the Druid appears somewhat “boring” at first glance, as he is seen more as a support or tank. Certainly, those who appreciate high damage numbers and prefer to throw devastating spells around will likely opt for Warlock, Wizard, or Sorcerer instead of creating a “tree-hugger”.

Baldur's Gate 3 - Jaheira
Jaheira is also a Druid.

Why is the Druid said to be so powerful? CasualSky reports in his post in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit why the Druid is not only one of the strongest classes from his perspective, but has also brought him the most joy while playing so far.

The Druid is a great character. They have access to many spells that other spellcasters don’t get, and they are easily one of the most unique classes in the game. At level 6, they can transform into an Owlbear and therefore have almost 100 additional hit points, AoE jumps with knockdown, their attacks count as magical, they gain multiple attacks, and can concentrate on spells while transformed. By the end of the game, they have three charges that they can use for hundreds of temporary hit points while casting spells in between. And their armor is solid, as they start with medium armor.

The transformations are not the only thing that makes the Druid so great. Because – aside from the Owlbear form or channeling spells – the Druid also has access to a variety of summoning spells:

Druids have access to the most summons of all classes. Nature Spirit summons a forest creature that can cast “Spike Growth” for free and also summons another servant. Then you can call a large elemental and a small elemental, along with a Flame Sphere if you want.

Especially if one were to combine all these summons with the abilities of a Cleric (like Shadowheart), who also summons magical weapons and divine servants, then you have a small army of companions that can absorb a lot of damage, so that “you spread the damage so far that nothing will ever really touch you”.

In conclusion, he states that the Druid, when summarized, is simply a pretty strong mix of many strengths:

The Druid is interesting. Because he is not a damage caster. He manipulates the battlefield like a god, and half the time the AI ensures they walk into your concentration spells. They walk through thorns, stand in moonbeams, and fall in ice storms. Your summons tank and move with misty step, so they give enemies a disadvantage in ranged attacks. Meanwhile, your DPS characters can sit back and enjoy the fruits of the Druid’s labor. That’s simply one of the strongest classes in the game, if people know how to play it. At least, Honor Mode was a picnic for me with the Druid.

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What the community says: Other players also agree with the post and share their experiences with the Druid or list what makes him so unique and versatile.

  • “Druids are very, very good at controlling the battlefield and creating situations that can then be exploited by the strong damage dealers.” – Latter_Tutor_5235
  • “I only created a spore Druid for fun to play with my wife. Turns out a squad of 5+ elementals and undead is pretty powerful.” – Helbot

Some believe, however, that the strength of Baldur’s Gate 3 lies in the fact that any class can lead to victory:

  • “Every class is one of the strongest classes in the game if only you know how to play it right.” – GadflytheGobbo

Have you already approached the Druid and tried him out? Or are you avoiding this class?

Maybe the Druid is a good choice – because the Honor Mode is getting even tougher in the latest giant patch.

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Diablo 4 sells colors for portals, but Blizzard is exaggerating with the price: “You can buy Palworld for that”

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, you can now buy skins for your portals, but Blizzard has overdone it with the price and annoyed the players.

What’s with the portals? When you use the fast travel in Diablo 4, you travel back and forth between the various waypoints using a portal. These portals are usually blue. However, Blizzard has now introduced a cosmetic package that contains skins for exactly these portals.

With the package, you get access to five different portals in different colors. However, these portals are each tied to a specific class.

  • the green portal is for the necromancer
  • the purple-pink portal is for the hunter
  • the yellow portal is for the druid
  • the blue portal is for the wizard
  • the red portal is for the barbarian

The package costs 29.99 euros and includes not only the five portals but also 1,000 platinum, which is the premium currency of Diablo 4. For 1,000 platinum, you would have to pay 9.99 euros in the D4 shop if you wanted to buy the currency without portal skins.

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Players complain about the prices of portal skins

What does the community say? The players of Diablo 4 have often complained about the prices Blizzard charges for cosmetic content, and the new portal skin package is also criticized.

Many players on Reddit find the price far too high, even though you receive 1,000 platinum with a theoretical value of 9.99 euros when purchasing – especially since the skins are tied to a class.

  • “Diablo 4 is a AAA title that already costs 60-100 dollars. And these portals are cool, but they should be included in the game by default, for free.”
  • “Since Blizzard realized they can make more money with cosmetic items in-game, the quality of their games has rapidly declined.”
  • “I probably would have bought them if they weren’t class-bound, so I could switch between them from time to time. But like this? No.”

Some players also look comparatively at other games like Palworld and Path of Exile to emphasize their confusion over the high prices.

  • “They have the prices of Path of Exile but without F2P or fun.”
  • “For that, you can buy Palworld.”
  • “Considering what you get for 70 dollars in D4 and 70 in PoE [Path of Exile], it’s clear that D4 is the real champion of bullshit.”
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In general, you can buy several really high-quality games for 30 euros. On Steam, alongside Palworld, you can also find Hades or Grim Dawn.

For just a few euros more, you can also buy Last Epoch, which is considered one of the biggest competitors of Diablo 4 and will leave Early Access on February 21.

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Player wants to upgrade his gaming PC – Unnoticed, he tears off the PCIe slot from the motherboard when changing the graphics card

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

A player acts too hastily during a hardware upgrade. He forgets a small, yet important step before removing the old graphics card. Now he also has to replace the motherboard.

Replacing the graphics card in a gaming PC is usually done quickly. One disconnects the power cable for the additional power supply and removes one or more screws securing the graphics card to the case.

During such an upgrade, a user forgot to unlock the quick release on the PCIe slot out of ignorance in the last step and did not unlock it. He then removed the pixel accelerator despite the significant resistance from the computer and thereby damaged his motherboard.

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Hasty hardware upgrade with consequences

What happened during the upgrade? A player wanted to replace the graphics card in his gaming PC. However, he forgot the unlocking mechanism on the PCIe slot. This small plastic lever usually ensures that a graphics card is securely seated in the slot after installation.

Additionally, graphics cards are secured with one or more screws at the level of the slot covers on the PC case. During the installation and removal of the pixel accelerator, the screws are easily noticeable. Not so with the unlocking mechanism, as it is often hard to access and easily overlooked.

While the lever closes automatically during installation, it must be released by hand during removal. If this is forgotten, one will feel a certain resistance when removing the hardware. At the latest at this moment, the lever must be unlocked to avoid damage.

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Why didn’t he notice his mistake? In a Reddit post, user Chem2calWaste reports about a friend who experienced this mishap. Why he continued to pull on the graphics card is not explained. It remains unclear which model the card is.

About his friend, he says in the comments on Reddit that he hardly takes care of his PC. Presumably, he made the mistake out of ignorance and thought nothing of it when the graphics card could only be removed with great force.

Since the hardware is already several years old, the friend decided to buy a cheap replacement board for 50 euros. The damaged motherboard is an MSI B150M PRO-VDH with the 1151 socket for Intel processors of the 6th generation, such as the i7-6700(K). Amazon has listed the motherboard since September 2015.

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Reactions from the community

What do others say? The community sympathizes with the unfortunate victim. Some users report in the comments under the post about similar experiences and their problems with releasing the lock.

TRIPMIN_Guy tells:

  • “When I replaced the GPU, I almost ripped the slot out. I didn’t know there was an unlocking mechanism and just kept pulling.” (via Reddit)

Paavikana always fears damaging the components on his motherboard:

  • “I feel for you. I have to unlock mine with a long screwdriver and every time I am so afraid of scratching the motherboard.” (via Reddit)

facw00 sees some partial blame for such accidents on newer graphics cards:

  • “To be fair, these levers are really terrible. Especially now, with graphics cards that have three slots and backplates.” (via Reddit)

How are manufacturers reacting? Some motherboard manufacturers are aware of the issue and now offer motherboards that feature a simpler and safer mechanism for the quick release. Asus, for instance, calls this feature PCIe Q-Release.

If you are unsure how the unlocking mechanism is released on your motherboard, a quick look at the respective manual is often sufficient. The appropriate manual can often be found in the download area of the motherboard on the manufacturer’s website.

If you can’t find it there, tech forums or YouTube tutorials are another resource to verify how to safely remove your graphics card from your gaming PC without causing damage.

Installing and removing hardware in a gaming PC can sometimes pose several problems if certain things are not considered. The individual components should always be screwed in and securely fixed as intended by the manufacturers. A user neglected this when installing his M.2 SSD: User is too lazy to buy a screw, secures his SSD with tape on the motherboard

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Anime from One Piece contains an error – A popular character suddenly appears twice

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Toei Animation is responsible for the anime of One Piece. Since no machines are at work, but rather humans, mistakes can happen. One such mistake occurred with the producers in episode 226, as a character appears twice here.

What kind of mistake did the producers make? The mishap is visible in episode 226 of the One Piece anime. The episode first aired in 2005 on Japanese television, and in Germany, it aired a year later.

This episode is a filler episode that has no relevance to the actual story of One Piece. Here, Luffy encounters Foxy, who kept the Straw Hat Crew busy with his unfair Davy Back Fight.

During a scene, Zoro charges at Foxy, who is disguised as his assistant Porsche. Previously, he stood in a group with Nami, Sanji, and Usopp, observing the events from the outside.

The scene can be seen among others in a video on the YouTube channel of animelover2101:

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The animators likely forgot at this moment that Zoro was charging forward. Therefore, he is seen twice.

By the way: In the next scene, Luffy makes such a silly remark that the Straw Hat Crew falls to the ground, and their legs stick up in the air. Here, Zoro’s pair of legs is only visible on the left side, while only Nami, Sanji, and Usopp are on the right. There, the mistake has already been fixed.

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Not the first mistake by Toei Animation

How did this happen? It’s possible that it was overlooked in post-production that Zoro had already been drawn in one of the two positions. The mistake has not been corrected to this day, which is why you can see the episode, for example, on Crunchyroll with the Zoro double.

The production team has already made a mistake before. In episode 238, the mouth of chief craftsman Pauly was fixed on his belly. Thus, he literally became a ventriloquist.

Currently, the Straw Hat Crew is on Egghead Island:

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One Piece: New trailer shows first images from the Egghead Island arc

What does the community say about it? The fans take it with humor. Under the YouTube video, some make fun of the mistake.

For example, one viewer writes that Zoro’s sense of direction is so poor that he got lost and returned to his own universe. He is referring to the fact that Zoro often takes the wrong path.

Also in the reddit forum, the mistake is a topic. Here, fans also poke fun:

  • satireinthis: “If Zoro just gets lost in timelines and dimensions, I see nothing wrong with that.”
  • Gizmoreus: “This is Zoro’s brother, Soro. He hates swords and loves women. That’s why Zoro constantly attacks Sanji. He reminds him of his brother.”
  • BoomGamerSam: “It’s actually Foxy, he wears bad costumes to hide how good he really is at cosplay, and he uses his awakened fruit to move faster, making it look like two people.”

The last comment refers to Foxy’s Devil Fruit, which allows him to slow down time for others. In the comment section, there are even crazier ideas, such as the fact that Mr. 3 is still part of the Straw Hat Crew and could have disguised himself as Zoro.

If you want to see the episode for yourself, MeinMMO shows you several ways to watch the anime: Stream One Piece in German: Here’s how you can watch the anime legally online

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The Lord of the Rings: The 2nd season of „Rings of Power“ is set to be dirtier and darker than the first

Marie Friske Marie Friske Reading time 2 minutes

In an interview, the director of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” provided an update on Season 2. She announced that it would be darker and grittier than the first.

In an interview with Jonatan Blomberg from MovieZine on February 12, 2024, Charlotte Brändström, the director of two episodes of Season 2 of the Amazon series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, talked about the upcoming project.

She revealed what Season 2 aims to do differently than its predecessor.

Here you can see a trailer for The Rings of Power:

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Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power: The official trailer for the series

What can we expect in Season 2? The director made it clear: “What I know and what I can definitely say is that it will be darker, character-driven, and even more edgy.”

She further explained that she had already watched all the new episodes as cuts over Christmas and believes that some very interesting episodes await us viewers.

The director expressed optimism that Season 2 would be good. Additionally, they tried to make it “a bit darker, a bit dirtier, I think. And not in the imagery, but to make it as authentic as possible.”

Moreover, according to Charlotte Brändström, viewers can look forward to some surprising twists in Season 2 of The Rings of Power:

More about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can be found here with our colleagues from Moviepilot: More powerful than Gandalf? Amazon is bringing in the ultimate opponent of Sauron for Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings series

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When does Season 2 of The Rings of Power come out? So far, no official release date for the continuation of the Amazon Prime series has been announced. However, a release is suspected in the second half of 2024.

In addition to Season 2 of The Rings of Power, they are also working on a new film in the “Lord of the Rings” franchise. This will be an animation project under Kenji Kamiyama: “The best film I’ve ever worked on”: New film on The Lord of the Rings showcases legendary battle

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Sons of the Forest: find the rope gun and set up ziplines

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

The rope gun is one of the most important items in Sons of the Forest if you want to progress in the story. However, you can also use it to set up ziplines to create shortcuts or support your building projects. Here you will find all the important information.

Where can I find the rope gun? The item is hidden in one of the caves in the west of the island, very close to one of the first spawn points. Many players start right next to the cave:

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Cave entrance to the rope gun – Map source: mapgenie.io

Although it is one of the caves you should deal with first, you will encounter a fair amount of mutants. Plan some time, make at least strong clubs, and don’t forget to use the mutant armors in the cave.

The cave is also a prerequisite for later obtaining the shovel:

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Sons of the Forest: Rope Gun – What for?

What does the rope gun do for me? You can explore new areas of the map that can only be reached via a taut rope. For example, there is a rope in the shovel cave that you can climb up with the gun.

Additionally, you can find “rope gun ropes” scattered all over the map. These can be used to set up ziplines that you can stretch across the map or in your base.

However, you will need appropriate ropes that you can find everywhere on the map. You can also craft the zipline ropes yourself, but you will need the “grappling hooks” from the 3D printer.

Here you can find the 3D printer in a cave:

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Cave entrance to the 3D printer – Map source: mapgenie.io

The cave blinks green on your map. In your inventory, you can connect the arrowhead with the rope. The grappling hooks cost 100 printer ink.

Sons of the Forest: Building a Zipline

How do you set up ziplines? Find two spots on the map that you want to connect with a rope. Load the gun with a rope and shoot at the starting point, then at the endpoint. You might want to build some wooden walls at the start and end points so that the ropes don’t end up on the ground.

Ziplines cannot be stretched infinitely, but they have a considerable length – experiment a bit to see how far you can go with one rope. These things are really long.

What can the ziplines do? You can hang onto the rope and enjoy the ride. This allows you to create escape routes or shortcuts.

Players have also found other useful applications. The ropes can not only transport people but also certain building materials – such as logs:

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The zipline allows for a lot of fun, breaking up the brutal everyday life on the island a bit – and it is also helpful for progressing in the story.

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