A user invested money in his PC, and 6 months later, his gaming PC is already broken.Now he is desperately searching for the fault. The community mainly blames a combination of the processor and motherboard for the culprit. A problem that has been troubling AMD for some time.
A user explained on Reddit that he built an expensive computer. According to his own words, his PC is “the most expensive thing I have ever bought.” However, in his post, he reports that his computer died after just 6 months. And it happened in the middle of a gaming session. He writes:
I was just playing Ghost of Tsushima when it suddenly froze. Ctrl-Alt-Del didn’t work, so I tried holding the power button for 10 seconds … but even THAT didn’t work. This has never happened to me before.
Since then, his PC will not start anymore and has died. But he is not sure what exactly caused the PC to die. The community provides him with a tip about the error, but the PC still does not work to this day.
Popular AMD CPU causes expensive problems once again
What is the cause? Some users speculate that it could be the AsRock motherboard combined with the Ryzen 7 9800x3D. Because AMD has been struggling with problems related to its processors for months: Many players have already complained that their motherboard and CPU burned out. Although AMD and various manufacturers regularly release BIOS updates, there are still affected users. One user writes:
[Ryzen 7] 9800x3d and Asrock motherboard have the potential to destroy your CPU if you don’t have the updated BIOS.
What’s next for the user? In two brief updates, he thanked the community and stated that he was able to successfully update the BIOS version of his motherboard. However, the computer still refuses to start. He added that he now wants to contact customer service. Since then, there has been no further update.
Warframe is getting a new class with the upcoming update, which will enter the battle as a demon lord.
What kind of class is this? Warframe will receive a new Warframe named Uriel on December 10th, thematically based on devils and demons. Visually, this satanic fighter could also pass as a boss enemy in Diablo.
To fit the devilish theme, Uriel has his own little demons that float by his side and fight for him. As Warframe’s creative director Rebecca Ford revealed in an interview, these demons act independently and have their own gameplay mechanics. While one of them drains the life from enemies, another can impair your opponents’ abilities.
Uriel is not just a kind of companion class. He also brings his own abilities into battle. These abilities are meant to be devilish and literally make your enemies burn in hell. Moreover, he can transform himself into a burning comet and fly through the air – crashing down on enemies.
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A glimpse into a hellish past
Why this devilish design? Warframe takes a leap into the past with the upcoming update “The Old Piece”, revisiting a war fought a long time ago.
Rebecca describes the update as a glimpse into the history books, but these history books are our forgotten memories. We will experience a war that our character already fought in the past, which shaped him.
The world design and the story of the update follow a clear narrative thread that addresses the theme of war and hell. Alongside the devilish Warframe Uriel, there will be a matching hellish sound and skybox design, where Warframe’s sci-fi setting meets a dark fantasy setting like in Diablo.
The new Warframe Uriel embodies this leap back into a diabolical and militaristic era with his signature weapon: a bayonet that occupies both your primary weapon and melee weapon slot.
This means that while you fire semi-automatic shots at enemies with the bayonet one moment, you can slash your opponents with a blade attached to the rifle the next.
If you’re not keen on advancing the story of “The Old Piece” and want to jump directly into new or old game modes, the developers have an exciting new feature for you: there will be the option to simply skip the quest line of the expansion. However, the game warns you that in this case, you will encounter spoilers and challenging gameplay meant for players who have completed the story.
The cooperative shooter Warhammer 40,000: Darktide regularly receives new updates and DLCs with new content. The latest DLC brings the sixth class into the game, the Hive Scum, or in English: Hive Scum. MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was allowed to play it in advance and has only one criticism: at release, he has to level it up again.
Darktide takes a different approach with customizable, but nameless anti-heroes and branching skill trees instead of “careers” for each character. More freedom at the cost of distinct characters.
Now, however, the developers have invited us to test the new update in advance. With the 2nd DLC, the “Hive Scum” enters the game, lowly gang members from the most dangerous areas of the Hive City.
Darktide implements this fantasy by giving the character a highly skilled fighter who, however, has no training whatsoever. A lot of shooting without sense or reason. To this, the Hive Scum gets some new content:
Dual pistols, dual submachine guns, and the iconic needle pistol as new ranged weapons
Crowbars, chainsaws, and double shivs as new melee weapons
Grenades that can either poison or stun enemies
Customization options exclusively for the Hive Scum with new hairstyles, tattoos, skins, and of course voice lines for more banter between the characters
As with all other classes, there are different playstyles, but with the Hive Scum, they differ much more: Chemists fight with their stims and grenades to deal (also new) poison damage. Daredevils smash through the enemy masses in melee. But the pistol heroes are the true centerpieces.
As a Desperado through Atoma with endless magazine
While playing, I initially decided to try out a pistol build and by the end of the test had no chance to do anything else. Too much fun with the shooting.
Normally, Darktide has a notorious ammunition shortage. Not for desperados, because they have a proverbial Hollywood magazine: the “Desperado” ability means I don’t consume any ammo while reloading during the effect’s duration.
By default, the skill lasts only a few seconds, but every kill on marked enemies extends the duration. As long as enough enemies rush in – and there are plenty of those in Darktide – I can run around endlessly in Desperado mode shooting away. Wonderful!
But the best part is yet to come: pistols (and especially SMGs) are now known for their inaccuracy, especially when carrying two of them. Here come the new combat stims into play, as the Hive Scum simply mixes them himself.
The Desperado is really rocking it.Excuse me, may I interest you in a crowbar to the face?Creating your own stims is awesome!Some customization options for the Hive Scum.BOOM BOOM BANG BANG!!
The private chemistry lab for the right kick
In addition to talents, the Hive Scum has another menu, a lab, where he assembles his own stims. There are four predefined directions for different playstyles and benefits.
The buffs are limited by points you can invest. Depending on how far you go in a certain direction, the effects become more expensive. In my case, I tailored the stim to the Desperado:
Under the influence of the combat drug, I have less spread and recoil, thus hitting more accurately even from the hip.
My attack speed is greatly increased and my stamina costs are lowered, so I can rush through enemies while shooting wildly.
In addition, my abilities cooldown quicker, allowing me to use Desperado more often if the buff runs out.
With the combination of skills and stims, I dart through the levels like a John Wick with significantly less precision, but incredibly like a rabid Chihuahua. Particularly handy is that the skill replaces the standard stims, meaning you always run around with it and don’t have to find something first. A nice touch: Chemists can distribute the effects of their stims to their teammates similarly to a medikit.
Oh yes, the Hive Scum also has a rocket launcher as an alternative to grenades for mighty kaboom. Even the Ogryn should be worried.
Free content lures with nostalgia for Warhammer veterans
The Hive Scum DLC will cost €11.99 in the standard version and €18.99 in the deluxe edition with additional cosmetics. On December 2, the DLC will be released alongside a free update.
In the update, all players will gain access to a new mini-campaign with 3 maps set in the trenches of Atoma. “The Road to No Man’s Land” uses assets reminiscent of the gothic style of terrain from the Warhammer tabletop.
While I played the missions, the environment was truly secondary to me. I just wanted to shoot and had a blast with the Hive Scum. The only problem: there aren’t that many players on the press server, so I spent most of the time with bots, and that… is exhausting.
I experienced the class at max level and now that I know how much fun it is, I really have to push through at release if I have to start over. But at least I know it’s worth it.
Twitch allowed fans for a short time to gift 1,000 paid subscriptions all at once. Many streamers did not think it was a good idea, including Asmongold, who wants to ban viewers who gift such a “present” directly.
What’s the deal with the 1,000 subscriptions? On November 26, 2025, Twitch introduced a new cap for gift subs and temporarily allowed fans to gift 1,000 paid subscriptions at once. The package cost nearly 5,000 US dollars, providing a savings of nearly 1,000 dollars compared to the individual price.
One streamer even went a step further, threatening to permanently ban any viewer who gives them such a “gift.”
Asmongold is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch but also one of the harshest critics of the platform. The streamer, however, often makes controversial statements himself. In October 2024, he received a ban for degrading comments related to the Gaza War. Although Asmongold made an impressive apology, he quickly fell back into old patterns.
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Asmongold demands tax returns from fans
What does Asmongold have against money? Like many other streamers, he fears so-called chargebacks. If the generous fan has a change of heart – or does not have the financial means – they can request a refund. Smaller streamers are then left with the debt.
Asmongold believes that no one simply gifts 5,000 dollars without expecting something in return. Therefore, his drastic consequence is: “If you do that to me, you will be permanently banned, I’m telling you right now.”
Viewers could only avoid the ban if they send the streamer their “1040” from the previous year, which is a form in the US income tax return. Only if someone can show a seven-figure sum would the ban be lifted.
Asmongold also wants to ensure that fans have the necessary financial means.
The streamer had already called for viewers to be banned in early October, who gift absurd amounts after a fan killed a Korean influencer. “Think about what kind of people are willing to give a girl on the internet 50,000 dollars. Crazy. Stay safe and proactive,” Asmongold said.
Consequently, Asmongold is not very pleased that the friendly streamer Emiru received such a subscription gift in the short time the feature was available. You can see the corresponding stream clip on X.
Tian Wen’s weapon shop sends you on a three-part quest across various areas in ARC Raiders to collect items once again. Of course, the locations won’t be marked on your map, so we’ll show you where to go to complete the quest.
What is this quest about? The weapons dealer Tian Wen will eventually send you on the quest “What We Left Behind.” In this quest, you need to visit three maps, loot items, and gather information.
As usual, there’s no quest location marked in ARC Raiders, so you’ll have to search for the locations yourself. That’s why we visited all three locations to show you where they are.
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Dam Battlefields: Find Something of Importance
In the dam battlefields, you need to find “something of importance” in the swamp area. For this, Tian Wen sends you to the southern swamp outpost, which is located west of the water treatment control room.
Go into the swamp and look for a building that looks like a rundown silo – go inside. On one of the shelves, you will find some documents that you need to interact with. Once you’ve done that, this part is complete.
This is where the mentioned silo is locatedYou need to enter the silo hereHere are the documents for your quest
Buried City: Find 2 Containers under the Parking Garage
In the buried city, you now need to head to the parking garage, which is located near the hospital. Go to the lowest floor and look for a sealed door with the sign “1” – break it open.
Go through the door and use the zip line to reach the lowest floor. Once you arrive, you need to search 2 containers of your choice. These include hoods from vehicles, weapon cases, bags, metal boxes, and much more. Once you’ve searched 2 containers, you’re done here as well.
This is your destinationYou need to break this door on the first floorThis is what the room looks like that you need to loot
Spaceport: Find Bilguun’s Hideout
The probably hardest part is finding Bilguun’s hideout. It is located on the outer wall of the container storage in the spaceport. Visit the east side of the storage and look for a ladder. Climb up and search southeast for a small book that is on a pile of clothes. On our pictures, you can see the exact locations.
Here is the hideoutNow go up the stairsYou need to pick up this little book
What rewards are there for the quest? Once you have completed the quest, you will receive three level 2 upgrades:
a muzzle
a grip
a stock for your rifles.
The rewards are a nice bonus, but not high-end components for your builds.
Those were all the important details for the quest “What We Left Behind.” Did you have any trouble finding Bilguun’s hideout? Some players have also struggled with the Major’s box alongside this quest, as it seems to be bugged. We’ll show you how to possibly fix this problem in our guide: ARC Raiders: Major’s Footlocker – How to solve the quest (also with a bug)
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In Where Winds Meet you can get rid of items in various ways. How exactly this works and what you need to know can be found here.
How does trading work in Where Winds Meet? There is currently no proper trading function in the global version of Where Winds Meet.
In the Chinese version, for example, you can trade skins, outfits, and certain items with other players, buying and selling them. Additionally, there are professions that allow you to earn money by buying and selling goods. Whether and when this feature will come to the West is currently unknown.
There is also currently no way to sell equipment or other items directly to other players. However, there are various ways to exchange special items with other players or to empty your inventory without going empty-handed. What options you currently have can be found here.
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Exchange items with other players
What can currently be exchanged with other players? In Where Winds Meet, there are some collectible items, such as bowls, for which you receive rewards when you collect the entire set. From these collectibles, you can also collect multiple copies, allowing you to trade missing or excess items with other players.
To do this, you must follow these steps:
Switch to online mode if you are still in single-player mode
Alternatively, invite the respective player to the Co-op or switch to the player’s world if you already know who you want to trade with
Meet the player you want to trade with
Press the button that appears above the player’s head and scroll down
Select the button “Exchange Collection” (German: Sammlung tauschen)
Wait for the other player to accept your invitation
Then select the item you want to give to the other player
Wait for your opponent to do the same and then confirm the exchange
Other items cannot be exchanged at this time.
Can items also be gifted? Yes, there are also items that you can gift – either through chat or in person. You can find this gifting function when you meet the players, right next to the trading function. Alternatively, you can also select the items themselves and gift them from there, provided it’s possible through chat. You can also gift some items from the shop to other players.
Get rid of items from your inventory
How can equipment and items be sold? If your inventory space is running low, you cannot currently sell excess equipment to a merchant. Instead, you can mark the respective item in your bag and recycle it with the corresponding button. This consumes it and gives you money and some resources.
You don’t need to worry about resources and quest items, as they do not take up inventory space. The limitation mainly affects your weapons and armor pieces.
Peppeck is waiting for you at the Community Day in Pokémon GO. Here are tips on how to make the most of the event.
The end of November belongs to Peppeck! The little bird, known as the “Woodpecker Pokémon,” will have its own Community Day on Sunday, November 30th.
The Normal-Flying Pokémon has two evolutions: Trompeck and Tukanon. It retains its type distribution.
We summarize how to prepare for the Community Day and what bonuses you can benefit from.
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All information about the Community Day with Peppeck in November 2025
What? Community Day with Peppeck When? Sunday, November 30, 2025 – from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Exclusive Attack: Charged Attack Beak Cannon for Tukanon if you evolve it during the event or up to four hours afterward Bonuses: – Increased Shiny chance for Peppeck – Triple catch XP – Double catch candy – Double chance for XL candies when catching Pokémon from level 31 – Lure modules and incense last for 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense) – Snapshot surprises with Peppeck – Field research with Peppeck
Bonuses until 10:00 PM local time: – One additional special trade – 50% less Stardust cost when trading
A special bonus: If you attach a normal lure module to a stop, it will also attract additional Peppeck between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM. These also have an increased Shiny chance and may have a special background. This way, you can also take advantage of the Community Day if you don’t have time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
As usual, there will also be a paid research available in the shop.
Who should participate in the Community Day with Peppeck?
Can Peppeck be Shiny? Yes, with an increased chance, and the Tukanon Shiny is also quite striking. Shiny hunters can use the Community Day well for a specimen in the Shiny Dex.
Is Peppeck strong? No, and neither are its evolutions. Neither in gyms and raids nor in the PvP league are Peppeck, Trompeck, or Tukanon viable attackers.
Is the bonus worth it? You can earn a lot of XP and candy, which can help you on your way to level 70 or even 80. Important with the candies: This weekend also features the Dynamax Weekend with Lugia. The bonuses also apply here, so you can earn extra candies from Dynamax battles.
Prepare items. Best to have plenty of balls, Sananabeeren for more candy, as well as lure modules and incense to attract.
Use Mega Pokémon: An active Mega Pokémon gives you extra candies and XP when catching monsters of the same types. Suitable ones are:
Mega-Rayquaza
Mega-Charizard Y
Mega-Pidgeot
Mega-Kangaskhan
Mega-Pinsir
Mega-Aerodactyl
Mega-Dragonite
Mega-Ohrdoch
What’s next? In December, you can look forward to a new season in Pokémon GO. Additionally, there will be another Community Day next month: The big one, which spans two days and brings many Pokémon from past events. Want to know what else is happening? Here are the events in December 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Almost everyone has dreamt of becoming so powerful and strong that every opponent dies at the push of a button. In a third-person shooter on Steam, this is possible and it is on sale until December 4, 2025.
What kind of game is this? Risk of Rain 2 is a third-person shooter and roguelite on Steam. You choose one of many unlockable characters and must pave your way through various worlds. Currently, the game is discounted on Steam until December 4, 2025, and costs 8.24 euros.
Each character has different abilities as well as a weapon to deal with the monsters that appear in droves and want to kill you. In the worlds, there is a portal where a boss is summoned. After a fight, you can enter the next world.
Items can make you really powerful here
What is the special feature of the game that makes you absurdly strong? In Risk of Rain 2, you will find various items during your run. These items can be simple bonuses, such as faster attack speed or a higher chance to deal critical damage with attacks.
In addition, there are other items that can make your character strong. With a ghost in a bottle, your enemies explode or a Tesla coil creates an electrifying circle around you to deal additional damage. In total, there are 184 items in Risk of Rain 2, divided into seven categories, each with different strengths and some weaknesses.
Furthermore, you can collect items as often as you want, which upgrades them. Due to the levels of the monsters and the numerous items, later in the run, you will become so strong that you only need to lift a finger and most enemies around you will die.
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Risk of Rain 2 – Launch Trailer
Becoming absurdly strong is not all that Risk of Rain 2 offers
What else does Risk of Rain 2 offer? In addition to the fun of becoming absurdly strong with countless items and trying out different builds, there is more content in the game.
In certain worlds, various puzzles can be solved. So you don’t just have to survive as long as possible and slay thousands of enemies, but also think a little and find a way to secret places.
At these secret places, new items, characters, or artifacts are unlocked that change the basic rules and provide even more content. There is also a final boss in Risk of Rain 2 that must be found through a puzzle and can eventually be defeated in an epic multi-phase battle.
For a player, Risk of Rain 2 is the best title in the genre
How is Risk of Rain 2 rated? On Steam, the third-person shooter has over 330,000 ratings, of which 93% are positive.
The Steam user Shadow_Wolf writes after almost 190 hours that he has been playing Risk of Rain 2 for years and loves how more and more new content is released.
Also, Quadratic Entity has kind words about the game. He says it is his absolute favorite game of the genre. He further mentions the reasonable price for the amount of content and that the DLCs are also worthwhile.
Are there any negative voices regarding Risk of Rain 2? Yes, but these are very limited and most negative reviews were given when the DLC Survivors of the Storm was released. According to the reviews, the expansion introduced some bugs that also affected the old content.
The recent reviews (as of November 28, 2025) are, however, 95% positive. The user Amnesia criticizes on Steam the slow start of a run, as items must first be looted from crates in the somewhat spacious worlds. At the beginning, you are quite slow, which only improves with time.
While there are thousands of games on Steam, there are always hidden gems among them. A couple has created their own title and receives strong praise from players.
What kind of game is this? Banquet for Fools is an action-adventure RPG from the two-person developer team Hannah and Joseph Game that is currently in Early Access.
The game mixes an open world with a combat system that is more familiar from beat ’em ups and brawlers. Although the title is quite unknown, it is likely a hidden diamond, especially when looking at the Steam ratings.
Here you can see what to expect in Update 5:
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Banquet for Fools shows in the trailer what its fifth update brings in terms of innovations
Hidden Diamond
How is the title rated? Banquet for Fools currently has 94% positive ratings on Steam despite being in Early Access. The title is liked by almost every one of the approximately 200 users who have submitted a rating on Steam.
The game is interesting not only because of its mix of genres but also due to its setting and story. Players are sent with their group to a cursed island that a lord wants to inhabit so he can grow a profitable spice there. The players’ task is to explore and eliminate the island and its dangers.
Their group consists of four companions who may freely explore the world. Whenever the action bar is filled, the game can be paused to switch to “Combat Dome” mode. Tactical actions can then be carried out or a target can be selected.
What comes with the release? Banquet for Fools will be in Early Access on Steam until January 23, 2026, before being released as a full version. The title currently costs €19.50.
The game has recently been expanded through major Update 5, which has brought 10 new maps, a town, and new content, as well as more music into the game.
Additionally, players have gained the ability to purchase a house and manage a pet enclosure for their domestic and farm animals.
Regarding combat, the new update has added many new weapons that players can use. New armors and ornament items have also been introduced.
Is the game linear? No, the players’ actions and deeds in Banquet for Fools influence the mission outcome, the harvest of spices, and the satisfaction of the lord, who ultimately has to decide on the success of the mission.
Thus, the title can be played through multiple times with different play styles, which will also affect the end of the game.
With such a good rating and a fair price, the couple once again shows that good games do not have to be expensive. Perhaps this is also a statement to GTA 6, where fans have long debated whether a price of €100 is justified: Players fear GTA 6 might cost €100, experts say: that’s unlikely
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Content creator and Twitch streamer Viktor “iBlali” or “VIK” Roth has been active as a content creator in the German scene since 2006. In the podcast Henke’s Corner, he talked about that time period and how his channel almost got deleted.
Who is it about? Viktor Roth was one of the first to upload Let’s Plays on the platform with his YouTube channel “Aligator1024” in 2006. During this time, he also operated a second channel named “iBlali,” where he had the very popular format AliTells.
Here he answered questions and comments from his community. In other formats, he presented myths or glitches from various video games.
Nowadays, Viktor Roth does not operate all of these YouTube channels anymore but has renamed his channel “BlaVlog” to “VIK” and treats it as his main channel. VIK streams gaming or reactions on Twitch from time to time.
In his current videos, VIK deals with societal and internet topics. Gaming videos still find their place on his channel.
VIK has been part of the German creator scene for almost 20 years and is still relevant. On his YouTube channel “VIK,” he entertains over 1 million subscribers, and almost 500,000 people follow him on Twitch (sources: YouTube and Twitch).
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YouTuber VIK feared for his channel at night
Why was Vik almost banned? At the time, VIK was still part of the YouTube network Mediakraft with other creators. The agency supported the YouTuber in his work as a content creator and also helped him in a particular situation.
What was Mediakraft? Mediakraft was one of the first YouTube networks that signed many different YouTube channels and their operators. It was founded by media producer and journalist Christoph Krachten.
Mediakraft supported creators in the production and marketing of their videos. The goal was to help YouTube channels grow and to provide them with advice and assistance.
In the 2010s, many German YouTubers were at Mediakraft. In addition to VIK, Y-Titty and ApeCrime were also part of the agency.
Mediakraft was dissolved in 2021. The departure of several prominent creators and criticism of support and contract conditions likely contributed to the network’s crisis.
VIK recounts that he received 12 strikes in one day. To explain: After 3 strikes on a YouTube channel, it is permanently deleted, which would have meant the deletion of VIK’s livelihood at that time.
The reason for the strikes was his intro. A viewer had created an intro for him that contained unlicensed music. VIK used that intro in 12 videos, which were all struck by YouTube at once.
Then VIK tried to reach Christoph Krachten as quickly as possible in the middle of the night:
Then I tried to reach Christoph Krachten at three in the morning, because at that time I was still with Mediakraft. I couldn’t reach him, didn’t sleep. He called me back at eight in the morning and said: “We’ll sort this out.” Luckily, he did. That was the great thing about being in a YouTube network back then. Otherwise, the channel would have just been gone.
What else does VIK say? VIK had his “main time” as a YouTuber in the 2010s. At that time, VIK says, the German YouTube still consisted of “nerds.” There was more room for creativity.
Nowadays, says the YouTuber, everything is much more professional, which naturally allows for more opportunities, but VIK also feels that authenticity has been lost. Some influencers only care about the money, he says.
It has become much quieter around him, says VIK, which he also enjoys. The content creator already has possible future plans. If he is no longer in demand, he would like to work as an editor for an influencer.
MeinMMO editor Dariusz has learned that he has been making a mistake in ARC Raiders for weeks. And you can either enjoy it or learn from it.
In ARC Raiders, you don’t have to risk your own, hard-earned gear in every raid. You can always start a round with a free loadout and complete quests or farm materials without the risk of losing your best weapons, augments, or shields.
When you play with a free loadout, you get a random weapon, a shield, a few items like bandages or shield regenerators, and a free augment. This augment has limited inventory space, a low carry weight, and no safety bag.
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The mistake with the free augment
After a successful raid with a free loadout, you can of course use the random equipment you received in the next raid. However, you usually exchange the free augment for a green augment to have more inventory space and a safety bag. You essentially have an improved free loadout.
I, Dariusz, am an idiot.
Whenever I successfully extracted after a raid with a free augment, I sold it for a few coins. My thoughts were clear: I don’t need it because I’ll get a new one in the next free loadout raid anyway, it takes up storage space, and any other augment is much better.
Yep, selling is not so smart.
Through a post on Reddit, I learned a month after the release that I can simply trade the augment from the free loadout in Speranza at the vendor “Lance” in the clinic for a green augment.
How did I miss that?!?
At Lance, you even have the choice of which green augment you want: Loot, Combat, Tactical… It doesn’t matter, the price remains the same.
What if I can’t use a green augment at all? If you can’t do anything with the green augments, for example because your storage has been stuffed with pink augments for weeks, then you can still sell the green augments.
The new, undamaged augment from Lance gives you 640 coins. For the free augment, you get around 100 coins. Even if you can’t do anything with the green augment, it’s still more sensible to trade the augment at Lance and then sell it.
Yes, even players like me who have spent many hours in ARC Raiders can still learn things – even if it’s because they overlooked an obvious mechanic. So maybe take another look at our beginner tips; maybe you’ve missed something too: ARC Raiders: 8 beginner tips you should know for the release
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In Where Winds Meet there are some challenging boss fights, but in a completely different game mode, players struggle even more: the mini-games.
What are these mini-games? In Where Winds Meet, there are various mini-games that can be experienced solo or together with friends in co-op mode. In duels against the NPCs in the world, there are repeatedly situations where players have little chance.
Especially two of the mini-games are currently driving players crazy, yet there is a simple trick to winning each of them.
Still need help convincing your friends to play Where Winds Meet? Here are some ideas:
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Musical performance is easier than it seems
What kind of mini-game is this? The first mini-game that continuously presents players with significant challenges is musical performance. Similar to the legendary Guitar Hero, players must press the correct keys on the keyboard in time.
However, since there are 6 different keys and sometimes simultaneous notes, few players manage to bring the necessary dexterity. Thus, Reddit user RaniNamari wonders if he is just too old for the game.
The community responds cheekily: Yes, but then explains to the player a trick on Reddit. Unlike Guitar Hero, there is no penalty for pressing a button that is not currently required. This means you can keep pressing all the buttons the entire time and easily perfect the game.
Only when there are notes that must be held, one must be careful and hold the button as intended. Otherwise, everything can simply be spammed.
Pitch-Pot Trouble
Why are players frustrated with this mini-game? Right at the beginning at the Generals Shrine, there is the opportunity to play against an NPC Pitch-Pot. The character must throw arrows into a vase while intoxicated.
As a player, this means keeping the mouse and sometimes a second keyboard cursor in a moving circle, to then click the mouse button at the right moment. However, unlike the intro at Generals Shrine, the mini-game later in the game is quite tricky.
Not only do the circles move much faster, but they are also smaller. Thus, Reddit user ZHelish states that the mini-game is harder than the Abyss bosses in the game. Yet, here too, the community has a tip.
Thus, user Contribution_Real explains on Reddit that the mini-game is significantly influenced by the Determination attribute. Leveling this attribute makes the mini-game easier and allows for easier wins.
The mini-games in Where Winds Meet are one of many sandbox activities that can occupy a lot of time. For those who prefer to be a bit more productive, side quests might be a better option. However, one of them is currently causing issues: Where Winds Meet: Woven in Malice – Start Quest and Fix Issues
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In ARC Raiders there are many quests and one of them sends you to pick up a memento. We will show you where to find the memento and why a bug can prevent you from completing the quest.
What kind of quest is this? The quest is called Majors Footlocker. You will receive it at some point as you progress with the arms dealer “Tian Wen”. Your task is to retrieve a memento from a chest and successfully escape with this item.
The quest is simple as long as you know the location, but some players encounter problems. A bug can prevent you from completing the quest.
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Majors Footlocker: Location and problems caused by bugs
Where can I find the chest? The chest is located in the Ruby Residence on the Dam Battlefield map. You can find it in the northwest of the map, specifically in an apartment in one of the buildings. There are three facilities in total, but you need to visit the one on the southwest side.
Go up the staircase to the second floor and enter the apartment on that floor.
In the apartment, you then pass by the bed into the next room.
Now take the entrance on the left side to the next room.
In this room, you will find a metal chest on a round table that you need to interact with. Pick up the item “Memento von Major Aiva”.
You need to go to this buildingThis is what the Major’s chest looks like
After you have done that, the first step of your mission is complete. Now you just need to successfully extract. If you have also managed that, you must speak with Tian Wen and collect your reward. She will give you the blueprint for the “Shellbreaker” ammunition for the eponymous rifle against the ARC.
This is how the quest goes optimally, but there are some players who report a bug that makes completing the quest impossible.
How does the bug occur? This usually happens when you are eliminated with the memento from your inventory. After that, you have no chance to interact with the chest again. That sounds disappointing at first, but there are two ways you can work around the bug.
Can I avoid the bug? Partially and with a bit of luck, you can avoid the bug. There are two possibilities:
You visit the chest with a friend who has just started the quest. Let him open the chest and you can interact with it as well.
You jump around in front of the chest and try to spam the interaction button. With a bit of luck, the chest will open for you and you can continue with the quest.
Currently, it does not seem that the bug has been fixed yet. We will of course keep you updated and update our post if Embark addresses the issue. In the meantime, feel free to check out the latest patch notes, as they introduce a new feature in the game that punishes naughty players: ARC Raiders: Patch Notes for Update 1.4.0 – Fry your character if you are naughty
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MeinMMO presents a strong build for PvP in Where Winds Meet and reveals which weapons and martial arts skills you should use.
We have already presented a beginner build for Where Winds Meet, with which you can perform well in all challenges of the open-world RPG. However, those who want to compete in PvP against other players are often not satisfied with a “good build for every situation”. It needs to be a build that is specifically tailored for those situations.
In PvP, factors such as crowd control, burst damage, mobility, and defense are significantly more important than in battles against most NPC enemies. Therefore, we now recommend a build (a combination of weapons, skills, and equipment) that is specifically designed for PvP and can help newcomers achieve quick success.
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The Best Weapons for PvP
Currently, there are 4 strong weapon combinations that are very hard to beat in the PvP of Where Winds Meet:
Nameless Sword + Nameless Spear: Offers burst, control, mobility, and flexibility – the current meta king
Demonic Twin Blades + Death Rope Arrow: Provides the most attacks per minute, mobility and control, but is harder to master than Option 1
Strategic Sword + Demonic Twin Blades: Can catch opponents in a very long combo
Inkpot Fan + Spring Shield: The best ranged option, strong in 3vs3 and in the open world
Since this guide is also aimed at players who want to test PvP in Where Winds Meet for the first time, we focus here on the combination of Nameless Sword and Nameless Spear. You have this variant from the start; it is relatively easy to play and still performs well in battles against other players.
Here are the strengths of this weapon combination:
Strong burst potential
High mobility and control
Spear provides more range when needed
Suitable for beginners
Strong choice for 1vs1 duels and team fights
And the weaknesses:
Weak damage if opponents manage to kite you with high mobility.
Your windows with high burst damage are quite predictable for veterans.
Anyone who mindlessly spams their skills will quickly run out of stamina.
Inner Arts and Mystic Arts
Your playstyle or the abilities of your weapons can be refined with the passive upgrades of the inner arts, of which you can unlock many over the course of your adventure and activate up to four.
We recommend the following 4 Inner Arts for the PvP fight with the Nameless Sword and Nameless Spear:
Sword Transformation for additional sword attacks with the Nameless Sword
Wild Sparks regains a portion of stamina every time you consume stamina
Power of the Mountain increases the stamina cost reduction of your spear skill Qiankuns Fessel to 20 percent for 5 seconds
Chant of Morality increases damage dealt and HP regeneration after attacks or heals
What about the mythical arts? These are active martial arts skills, of which you can carry up to 8.
However, since only a maximum of 4 can be placed on the easiest to reach shortcut selection, we recommend placing skills there that can noticeably ease fights for you. Especially since you often have only a brief moment in which to activate the respective skill.
Assign Ghostly Steps to an easily accessible shortcut – in PvP the skill is worth its weight in gold.
The following 4 mythical arts have proven themselves in PvP battles according to our experience
Ghostly Steps reduces the stamina cost of your ground evasion abilities by 40 percent and extends the duration of invincibility – a must! Here you can learn how to earn Ghostly Steps
Yaksha Storm allows you to close distance to the opponent (mobility), break through their defense, and launch them into the air (control). Breaking through the defense causes huge damage (burst)
Dragon Breath deals damage, applies ignition to your opponents, and grants you a 15 percent damage reduction and tenacity
Floating Whirl allows you to rush through the opponent, followed by a devastating attack that reduces all healing done by your enemy
Claw Attack can be an alternative to Yaksha Storm if you do not need the charge and instead want to perform a 3-hit combo. Since the skills that break defenses share a cooldown, unfortunately, it does not make sense to include both arts.
The Best Attributes, The Best Equipment
Focus on attributes that increase your damage (Physical Attack, Critical Hit Chance, Critical Damage Bonus, Physical Penetration) or improve your stamina regeneration. Control resistance and increased movement speed are also helpful.
The Falcon Wing set for weapons, disc, and pendant provides you with an increased affinity rate (not so important) and a stackable buff for your physical attack (important). For armor, there are several comparable options:
Can you perfectly evade attacks? Take the Still Water set, which rewards you with healing and stamina upon perfect evasion.
Do you prefer to block attacks? Choose the Quick Steps set, which increases your maximum health and reduces damage after successful block maneuvers.
If both options feel too risky, try the Moon Flicker set, which grants you a protective shield when attacked while defending.
You can specifically buy weapon and armor sets through the equipment chests of the current season.
Playstyle / Combo
Start with the spear to look for an opportunity to immobilize your opponent with Qiankuns Fessel. Then switch to your sword and unleash high burst damage. Use the charged attack Vagabond’s Sword from the Nameless Sword to trigger additional sword energy attacks via Sword Transformation.
Follow up with Dragon Breath if needed. Use Floating Whirl and Yaksha Storm to keep up pressure on retreating and defending opponents. Switch back to the spear to prepare for the next burst phase.
What build have you had good experiences with? Share it in the comments! Where Winds Meet is so complex that you can miss a lot. If you want to make life easier as a Wuxia hero, check out our starter guide: 15 tips that will noticeably ease your entry into Where Winds Meet
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Anime has not been a niche for years and is also featured in cinemas. Even among major actors, there are fans of well-known series like Dragon Ball or Naruto.
Which actor is it? It is Michael B. Jordan, who is probably best known from Black Panther and the Creed series. The actor is a big anime fan. He regularly expresses his passion in interviews, including in a YouTube video with Paul Mescal and Austin Butler.
But his love for anime also comes to light in his films. In his directorial debut with the film Creed 3, he hid a reference to the probably most iconic battle in Dragon Ball Z.
You can watch the trailer for Creed 3 here:
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A punch every Dragon Ball fan knows
Which scene is it? Michael B. Jordan is mainly seen as an actor, recently for example in Blood & Sinners, but for Creed 3 – Rocky’s Legacy (2023) he took a seat in the director’s chair. He made sure to hide anime references in the boxing drama.
Adonis has to fight against his former friend Damian in the film’s finale. In the brutal duel, both boxers meet quite evenly with hard punches. Not only are visual metaphors like a prison used, but also slow-motion during certain attacks.
In one scene, Adonis receives a pretty heavy punch to the stomach. In slow motion, you can see his face and the beads of sweat flying off his back. It looks quite similar to a scene from the fight Goku against Freezer. You can compare the mentioned scene on YouTube (Warning: There is a fast, flickering scene change).
In this fight, there is also a scene where both fighters hit each other in the face simultaneously. It reminds of a scene from the fight Goku against Majin Vegeta, but also occurs in series like Naruto Shippūden or Ashita no Joe.
Has Michael B. Jordan confirmed this? In an interview with IGN (via Instagram), he said that he has several anime influences in the film. He wanted to bring his own spin into the Rocky history. He mentions series like:
Hajime no Ippo
Megalo Box
Naruto
My Hero Academia
He also explicitly mentions Damian’s punch in the finale, which is inspired by Dragon Ball.
Why did he draw so heavily from anime for the film? In the interview with IGN, Jordan explained that he finds the relationships between different characters in anime particularly interesting and that they resemble the relationship told between Adonis and Damian in Creed 3. You can find more films that remind you of anime here: 5 films that remind you of anime and that you wouldn’t think of immediately
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Since 2023, the Red Bull League Of Its Own event has been held in Germany. Now the event of this year is approaching and features a rematch of the greatest players of League of Legends live in Germany.
What kind of event is this? The Red Bull League Of Its Own 2025 is a show event taking place in Munich at the SAP Garden. On November 29, 2025, a total of five teams will compete against each other, showcasing their skills in League of Legends.
Role-playing hit Where Winds Meet has been released in China longer than it has in the West. A timeline of patches shows what still awaits you.
What kind of timeline is this? Where Winds Meet has been playable in China since December 27, 2024. Since then, there have been numerous patches that have brought new features to the already extensive game.
Boarhat.gg has created a timeline with all patches from version 1.2 to the current version 2.2 in China, detailing what was included in them. It also gives a hint about the order in which we will receive new content in our global version.
What are the highlights of the previous patches? Among the new features are mainly lots of new outfits, skins, and mounts, but also new areas and features. You can look forward to the following highlights:
Huge world expansions
Deeper faction features
Social events & mini-games
More freedom in character customization – more outfits, hairstyles, and the ability to change body type
New access to sects
Ongoing story, which concluded its first major narrative arc in patch 2.1
As content has already been released in China, the developers are significantly more flexible with the release in the global version, making it possible that some updates may be combined or include additional content that also appears in China simultaneously with a newer update.
Nevertheless, the timeline of the Chinese updates provides a good orientation for what still awaits you. What was included in the previous updates can be found in the following overview.
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The highlights of the Chinese patches in Where Winds Meet at a glance
According to the summary by Boarhat.gg, the following patches and content for Where Winds Meet result:
January & February 2025
Patch 1.2 (Bolang Sands) – New region
Introduction of Bolang Sands, a desert area northwest of the capital Kaifeng.
Patch 1.3 & 1.4 (New Year Updates) – Festivals & Mini-Games
These updates focused heavily on seasonal content, notably the Chinese New Year. Several multiplayer mini-games were introduced to enhance the game’s social aspect
February & March 2025
Patch 1.5 – Tons of new outfits
Patch 1.6 – Change body type
Introduced the ability to change the female or male body type retroactively and also provided a one-time free change
March & April 2025
Patch 1.7 (Hexi Region – Yumen Pass) – New Region
Another major area expansion with the Yumen Pass in the Hexi region, including new story quests
April & May 2025
Patch 1.8 – Tons of new outfits
May – September 2025
Patch 1.9 (Hexi – Liangzhou) – New map
The Hexi region was further expanded with the map “Liangzhou.” Additionally, there were more new outfits.
September & October 2025
Patch 2.0 (Nameless Mountain) – New region
Introduction of the “Nameless Mountain” including new story quests
October & November 2025
Patch 2.1 & 2.2 (Story conclusion & sects)
Story: Patch 2.1 brought a conclusion for the Qingchuan storyline.
Sects: Patch 2.2 introduced the basis for the “Nine Mortal Ways“
Will the updates come to us as well? Unfortunately, this cannot be answered definitively, as there is no comprehensive official roadmap for the global version. However, the timeline does at least provide a rough idea of what we can still expect in the future and in what approximate order. However, what we will receive in our version when is harder to predict based on that.
Not all factions in Warhammer 40,000 are the same – this applies not only to the world itself, but also to the game. Space Marines receive more new models than any other armies, which has been causing some trouble for a while. Now Games Workshop itself mocks the situation, but the fans are not even mad.
What is this “protest” about?
In a new video on YouTube, Games Workshop shows a crowd of people in front of the Warhammer headquarters in Nottingham, England.
The fans there are loudly demanding new releases for the Ultramarines, the probably most famous chapter of Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000. They say things like: “We haven’t gotten a new model for Calgar in 2 months!” (Calgar is the chapter master of the Ultramarines.)
This is all just a marketing stunt to sell the “protest” merch from the merch shop: T-shirts, scarves, and mugs. But the video has a more or less serious background.
What’s behind it: Games Workshop regularly releases new models for the Warhammer tabletop – for both 40,000 and Age of Sigmar and The Old World. However, particularly in Warhammer 40,000, there is a significant imbalance.
In recent months, there have been various minis for all kinds of factions, including a whole new “dwarf” faction with the Votann conglomerates, but one army receives more than all others: Space Marines.
And even here there are differences, as especially the Ultramarines, considered the poster boys of the universe, receive special models. Recently, for example, a small squad around Captain Titus from Space Marine 2 has appeared, shortly before a new mini for Chapter Master Marneus Augustus Calgar.
This makes sense, as the story of Warhammer 40,000 continues here. In addition, a new set has been released around the Horus Heresy, focusing on Space Marines from the 31st millennium and their massive armors.
Nonetheless, this imbalance keeps causing discussions in the community because other armies are not receiving nearly as many new models or are even losing – meaning: old models have no rules anymore in new codices. But the fans are taking the jab well.
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Rather effective British trolling
In the comments under the video, YouTube users are already praising the successful trolling or are fully on board with the staged protests. It really can’t be that Calgar is so neglected, he urgently needs a Saturnine armor with a jump-pack on a scooter.
Also on Reddit fans find themselves entertained by the video – even if they see the “protest” as rage baiting. However, this whole thing is good marketing, and at least Games Workshop seems to be aware that something is not balanced here. Story-wise, it all makes sense even if it sounds very much like marketing for new models:
On one hand, the miniature is almost 10 years old and was made right before primaris became a thing.
On the other hand space marines don’t need more releases right at the end of the edition when they’re inevitably just going to get a range refresh anyway.
The advertising for the new merch is getting its own special attention. In the Grimdank subreddit, there are heaps of memes and edited pictures of completely absurd items, such as edited US flags and satire about political events.
That Space Marines are receiving so many new models is certainly due to their popularity: according to goonhammer, they are the most played army at tournaments by a large margin. Additionally, there are individual chapters, each with their own rules.
The Christmas season is also a time of celebration, gifts, and great rewards in the tank MMO World of Tanks. Every year, a special ambassador is brought on board – this time, the well-known British actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
What kind of game is it? World of Tanks is a team-based MMO action game where you engage in large tank battles with other players. The game’s arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from eleven nations, all depicted with meticulous historical accuracy.
The actor, best known for his roles as Sherlock Holmes in BBC’s Sherlock and Doctor Strange in the MCU, is now also the official ambassador for “World of Tanks Holiday Ops 2026”. It may seem surprising at first, as the Brit is primarily known for his intelligent demeanor and charismatic presence.
In this year’s short film for the event, which also serves as a trailer, the actor appears as an eccentric therapist:
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Der neue Kurzfilm zu den Holiday Ops 2026 in World of Tanks, mit Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch hands out gifts – and can even lead you into battle
When does the event start? The Holiday Ops 2026 begin on December 5, 2025, and last until January 12, 2026. Players can expect festive missions, shining rewards, and Christmas surprises, according to the developers.
Benedict Cumberbatch welcomes the tank drivers in the Christmas garage and gives them special missions. Through these, players can earn exclusive rewards from the star, including his appearance in the game as a commander with his original voice.
With his unique approach, Cumberbatch is said to bring a new leadership style – “characterized by calmness, strategy, and wise instructions on the battlefield.”
Dynamax-Lugia in Pokémon GO awaits you this weekend. How to defeat Dynamax-Lugia? We show you tips and counters.
When does the Dyna weekend start? The Dyna battle weekend starts on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 06:00 AM. It ends on Sunday, November 30, at 21:00.
What bonuses apply? The following content is active:
Dynamax-Lugia appears in level-5 Dynamax battles
The particle limit increases to 1,600
You only walk a quarter of the distance for particles
The current limited research of the day is already running until the end of the event
It brings you a Dyna-Nebulak, whose evolution you can use against Lugia
But how do you defeat Lugia? We will look at that here.
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Tip 1: Strong counters to attack Dynamax-Lugia
Lugia is a Pokémon that can withstand a lot of damage. This is likely also the case with its Dynamax form. The level-5 battle will therefore not be easy. To defeat the monster, you definitely need suitable counters and enough trainers.
Lugia has weaknesses against the types Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. So you need attacks from these types using suitable Pokémon.
What are strong attackers against Dynamax-Lugia? In Pokémon GO, you currently have the best damage prospects against Lugia with the following Pokémon:
Gigantamax-Gengar
Gigantamax-Olangaar
Gigantamax-Riffex
Dynamax-Gengar
Dynamax-Urshifu
Dynamax-Zapdos
But you also need strong monsters defensively.
Tip 2: Strong counters to defend against Lugia
Lugia has powerful attacks in its repertoire, from the types Flying, Psychic, and Water. You must be able to endure those. Your defenders should be able to soak up the attacks or even strengthen your attackers. Which are most suitable depends on the attacks that your opponent’s Lugia knows. However, the following are generally well-suited:
Dynamax-Heiteira
Gigantamax-Lapras
Dynamax-Krarmor
Zacian and Zamazenta in their king forms
Dynamax-Metagross
Dynamax-Latias
Tip 3: Strategically switch your Pokémon
Dynamax is not just about offense, but a game of switching.
Your attackers should enter play only during the Dyna phase to unleash their charge attacks and otherwise stay safe
Your defenders should have fast quick attacks (0.5-second animations) to fill the Dynamax bar as quickly as possible
Avoid charge attacks outside of Dyna phases, as they take time and do not deal enough damage
If you don’t have good attackers, rely on healers to support players with good attackers
Tip 4: Play with enough trainers
A Dynamax group can include up to four players, which you will likely need in the level-5 battle against Lugia. It is important to discuss who will take on which role—attacker or healer. Additionally, you should help players with counter choices who may not be very familiar with the game.
It is now also possible to invite via remote raid.
Tip 5: Use adventure effects
You can use the adventure effects from Zacian, Zamazenta, or Endynalos to gain boosts. Depending on the Pokémon, you will receive:
Increased attack power (Zacian)
Increased defense (Zamazenta)
Increased attack level (Endynalos)
Additionally, Dyna-mushrooms can give you double attack power if you have some. With those, you can theoretically balance missing players to some extent.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? The weekend not only marks the end of the week but also the end of November. On Monday, December will begin. It comes not only with the upcoming season change but also all sorts of events. What are they? We will show you here: All events in Pokémon GO in December 2025.
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