Elden Ring: Nightreign will receive a new DLC at the beginning of December. Now there is a video about one of the new playable characters: the Scholar.
What kind of class is this? The gameplay trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign features a new nightwalker, the Scholar. He fights with a sword that he seems to carry as a walking stick and is armed with a book.
The Scholar uses said sword in close combat. At the same time, he seems to have magic according to the trailer. On the one hand, area effect attacks are shown that can target multiple enemies at the same time. In addition, the Scholar seems to be able to distribute buffs and heal. To do this, he sometimes uses a book – quite similar to the Scholar class from Final Fantasy XIV.
You can see how exactly the Scholar operates in the trailer:
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Elden Ring: Nightreign shows in the trailer how the scholar heats up his opponents
What are the players saying? Under the video on YouTube, hopeful comments are gathering, with some seeing the Scholar as a concrete counter for the boss Everdark Libra. This is noted by, for example, @youwy, @energel4373, and @pajeetsingh on YouTube and Instagram.
Others are excited about the area attacks and the cool look of the new class. Some also say he would make a perfect combo with the Countess and Iron Eye.
What’s new with the DLC? The DLC “The Forsaken Hollows”, which allows the Scholar to be playable, will be released on December 4, 2025, and will bring the following new content in addition to him:
Another nightwalker named The Undertaker
A new “Shifted Earth”, a large cave beneath Limveld with cursed crystals and ancient ruins
2 new bosses
A new form called Abominations
Currently, not much is known about the content of the DLC. What bosses will be brought in or what the Abominations are about will presumably be revealed in the coming days.
The MOBA genre offers an incredible variety and a game of this kind needs a good idea to stand out against long-established big names like League of Legends or Dota 2. A new MOBA will be released in December 2025 in beta on Steam and has convinced with interesting innovations.
What kind of game is this? Spellcasters Chronicles is the latest title from Quantic Dream. The French developers have become known for strong story-focused games like Heavy Rain and Detroit Become Human.
Now they are trying their hand at a 3vs3 MOBA, in which you, as a so-called Spellcaster, must destroy the life stones of the opposing team to win the match. The beta of Spellcasters Chronicles on Steam starts in December 2025.
MeinMMO author Nico has already been able to play a few rounds and get a first impression of Spellcasters Chronicles.
Who is writing here? For MeinMMO author Nico, MOBAs like League of Legends, Dota 2, or Deadlock are among the best games ever. He has been captivated by the genre for 14 years and has since accumulated over 10,000 hours in such games.
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Developer Quantic Dream takes new paths with Spellcasters Chronicles – Watch the trailer here
What does the genre need in 2026? The genre Multiplayer Online Battle Arena was created with a mod for the real-time strategy game Warcraft 3, Dota. Since then, several games of this kind have been released, but many of them have not been able to establish themselves over the long term.
With League of Legends, the probably largest MOBA was released in 2009 and has attracted many players every day since. The successor to Dota, Dota 2, has also been among the most played games on Steam for years.
Many new MOBAs have to come to terms with the fact that there are already one or more really good games for the “original” version of the genre. This means that a new MOBA must expand the genre with its own good ideas in order not to fade in the shadow of the big titles. And exactly these good ideas have come to Quantic Dream for Spellcasters Chronicles.
This is part of the map of Spellcasters Chronicles
Spellcasters Chronicles wants to return to the roots of the genre
What ideas does the new MOBA have? As already mentioned, the MOBA genre originated from a real-time strategy game. Spellcasters Chronicles uses elements from the original genre and mixes them with a third-person view MOBA.
After you select your character, you can assemble a deck from various spells and creatures. These creatures can be skeleton warriors, large stone monsters, or helpful buildings and will be summoned by you during the game. With additional levels, you can increase the limit of creatures, enhance your other spells, or provide your Spellcaster with more health or regeneration.
Later, you will be able to unleash whole hordes of monsters on your opponents and can summon a huge titan, similar to a chargeable ultimate, to help you clear the battlefield.
What is the big difference compared to LoL or Dota 2? In LoL or Dota 2, the creatures (minions or creeps) are just small helpers that leave the base at set times and support you on the lane. They are usually available as melee fighters, ranged attackers, and as a special minion that deals more damage to buildings.
In Spellcasters Chronicles, however, you decide which creatures help you and when. This aspect was a welcome change compared to the rather one-dimensional minions from LoL and Dota 2. New MOBAs can certainly adopt elements from other representatives of the genre, but they should focus on new and interesting mechanics, like the creatures in Spellcasters Chronicles.
You can decide how you want to play your character
How are the Spellcasters played? Another nice idea of Spellcasters Chronicles lies in the variety of characters. In my gaming session with the developers, I could unfortunately only choose from two pre-made decks, but I noticed there that it is my decision whether I prefer to focus on many strong creatures to tear down the towers of the three lanes, or whether I want to upgrade my Spellcaster’s abilities.
As a Fire Elementalist, I chose to focus on fire spells. With almost every level, I could enhance my fire beam and later conjure a rain of embers to thin out the many creatures of the opponents. I also had a few creatures with me, but my focus was on the abilities.
The Fire Elementalist fights with fire against the Titan
With the Iron Sorcerer, I was able to experience the other side of Spellcasters Chronicles. As an ability, I only had a shield to block enemy spells or tower shots, and a powerful ultimate that could bring most monsters before me to their knees. My focus was rather on the many monsters I could summon. With small archers as cannon fodder and large stone monsters, I could summon an army and easily destroy the enemy tower.
My small army of stone monsters to destroy the next tower
The various possibilities, which were even limited for me during the gameplay, really pleased me and show that Quantic Dream does not simply want to create the next LoL clone, but has thought about how they can further develop the MOBA genre.
If you don’t own Detroit: Become Human yet, you should grab it now. On Steam, the game currently costs less than 10 euros.
Currently, there is a big wave of offers on Steam in line with Black Friday. “The usual suspects” have had their prices significantly reduced, allowing you to save a good amount of money and secure several evenings of entertainment for just a few euros. One of these games is “Detroit: Become Human”. For only 8 euros, you can experience this story milestone that you can enjoy for a long time.
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Detroit: Become Human captivates players in the trailer with the story of androids becoming human
What is the game about? In the year 2038, the development of artificial intelligence has progressed significantly. There are now androids, human-like robots that take on many tasks in society. They serve as workers, nannies, or nurses and are an integral part of modern Detroit. However, many people develop a hatred for androids because they contribute to job loss and some find them eerie.
In this world, you alternately take on the role of these 3 androids:
Connor is a next-generation android and is deployed for crime fighting. He is supposed to enhance police investigations and investigate strange incidents involving androids that act against their programming, known as “deviants.”
Kara is a household android tasked with raising a little girl who lives alone with her father. When the father resorts to violent behavior, she must break free from her programming to protect the girl.
Markus was meant to be a support for an aging millionaire, running errands and serving as a housekeeper. However, when he is accused of being involved in a crime that would lead to his permanent shutdown, he too must make a decision.
The stories of the 3 characters intersect repeatedly, and through your choices, you can influence which characters succeed and which fail.
How is the game rated? On Steam, Detroit: Become Human is currently rated “very positive” with 94% from over 40,000 ratings. Looking at the newest ratings, it even stands at “overwhelmingly positive” with a substantial 97%.
Currently – and until December 1st – the game costs 7.99 euros on Steam instead of 39.99 euros.
Who is Detroit: Become Human suitable for? Essentially, the game is for everyone who prefers exciting stories, various decision-making options, and a cinematic presentation. However, those expecting constant action-packed or deep gameplay may be disappointed. The gameplay mainly consists of quick-time events, exploring the environment, or choosing the right responses.
The focus of the game is clearly the narrative surrounding a (perhaps not so distant) future where androids have become an integral part of human daily life and are crossing the threshold to independence.
For nearly 8 euros, you absolutely can’t go wrong here and will experience many evenings full of fun and excitement – and have the occasional experience where you’ll decide to replay the entire game to see other variations. For those who prefer co-op games, take a look at this game that constantly tries to scare you.
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The 3rd season of the anime One-Punch Man is falling short for many fans. Now, an animator is defending it and threatens that if viewers continue their criticism, there may soon be no more animators left.
However, the animations are said to be even worse than feared. Many fans reported that they would quit the anime starting from episode 5. Episode 6 has become a real low point: On IMDb, the episode is rated only 1.4 out of 10 stars. There are several examples on Reddit explaining why:
A character’s hairstyle appears to have been directly taken from the manga panel, where the hair was cut off at the top edge (see Reddit).
Mizuki has 6 fingers in one scene, which was also pointed out on Reddit.
Specifically for this episode, more than twice the number of ratings were submitted compared to any other episode. For comparison: Episode 5 received ratings from 7,272 people, while episode 6 had 18,511.
Now, one of the animators is speaking out on BlueSky. He threatens that this immense criticism could have consequences.
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One-Punch Man: Special Announcement for Season 3 of the Anime
Fans are watching illegally and animators are leaving the industry
How does the animator defend himself? Takashi Hashimoto is a legendary animator. He has worked on animes such as Attack on Titan, Bleach, and Ghost in the Shell, but also on One-Punch Man. He defends the team’s work as follows:
One-Punch Man, well, the criticism from overseas viewers who watch illegally is absolutely overwhelming. The production team must feel terribly hurt. We all share the sentiment that we do not try to produce subpar work, yet we are criticized for minor issues. Where should our motivation go? Let me clarify: In the coming weeks, something will be broadcast that we have poured our whole souls into. If it is called trash or paper theater, then so be it. But we have pushed ourselves to our absolute limits, so please think of the people behind the scenes. We are not doing this for nothing; it’s the work of all of us. The more you harass us, the more staff will disappear. That is certain.
On one hand, the animator accuses fans outside Japan of streaming the anime illegally. On the other hand, he threatens that many animators would leave the industry if such harsh criticism continues.
User mrstaffman is trying to calm the situation. He says that personal attacks are out of place, but valid criticism is necessary. The audience has invested time and money into the series and therefore has every right to express their dissatisfaction. That is no different than criticism of actors or video games.
He adds that you cannot silence criticism by putting the feelings of the creators in the foreground. However, the user also sees the fault with the top leadership and not with the animators.
Furthermore, the assumption that fans overseas are watching illegally is incorrect. Many viewers are now using legal streaming services, and it is problematic to ignore them.
In ARC Raiders there are 21 locked doors, and each of them protects valuable loot. However, since the doors are not marked on your map, you have to search the maps painstakingly. Therefore, we show you all the locations of the doors.
How do I find keys? In ARC Raiders, you find your keys as well as other items only by luck. It is best to search many containers, lockers, or boxes in the surrounding land. Note that you will only find keys in containers.
ARCs cannot carry keys with them. The locations where you find your keys do not matter. So you can find keys for the Dam battlefields even if you are currently at the spaceport.
We recommend looking in many lockers, as they often contain keys based on our experiences. It is also worthwhile to pay attention to your map modifiers. Especially the “Night Raids” are ideal for filling your pockets with a lot of loot and keys.
Now that you have your keys ready, where are their doors? So you don’t have to search long, we will now show you their locations.
With our directory, you can also quickly jump to the doors you need:
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Trailer for the community event “Breaking New Ground” in ARC Raiders
All keys and doors from the Dam battlefields
Personal Room Key (Dam)
The personal room is located on the ground floor of the main building for research and administration in the center of the map. The door is located east. Go past the reception and then keep right.
Key to the Dam Control Tower
The control tower is located on the “Research and Administration” building. Go past the personal room in the building and take the next door on the right. Now turn left and you will find a barricaded door.
Break this open and use the rope to climb the tower. Be careful not to get eliminated by the turrets. They like to stick to the elevator shaft and shoot you down.
Once you are at the top, continue up the stairs until you reach the first door on the right. You will find the door in the northeastern direction.
Test Cultivation Key (Dam)
The door to the test cultivation is in the test cultivation, but you need to reach the basement to access it. You will find two doors here that you can open with your key. Note that when opening one of these doors, you will only gain access to the opened door – the other remains locked.
Surveillance Key (Dam)
The surveillance room is located in the “Control Room of Water Treatment” building. Go through the door past the reception and take the first door on the right into the dark room. Keep right and you will find the door in the next corner.
Often, there is a turret or a camera directly opposite the room. It is best to destroy these before you start looting the room.
Bonus: Energy Rod (Power Generation Complex)
This is a bonus because you cannot open this door with a key but with an energy rod. You can obtain these rods in the same building at various small power boxes located on the walls. We often had luck in the night raids to get such rods.
The door is in a huge research room with many screens and stations as well as some pop-ARCs. When you are there, keep to the left side.
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Recently, the prices of RAM have been steadily increasing. Currently, a PS5 is cheaper than a 64-gigabyte kit. The community is reacting and has already found a culprit. Companies focused on AI are said to be responsible for the current prices.
How expensive is RAM right now? Since October 2025, prices for RAM have increased. First by up to 100 percent more, and now even further. (via de.pcpartpicker.com) are now so high that some DDR5 RAM kits cost more than 700 euros.Â
One of these modules is a 64 GB RAM kit from Corsair. Its price is now around 550 euros and up (as of 25.11.2025, via Geizhals). For comparison: a PS5 Pro currently costs about 550-600 euros.Â
DDR4 RAM has not risen as sharply, but there is still a price increase of up to 90 percent since June 2025. The trend is also increasing.
If you are wondering what the PS5 Pro can actually do, take a look at the official release trailer:
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Sony releases the official reveal trailer for the PS5 Pro
Reactions to the rising RAM prices are clear
How is the community reacting? Reddit, Facebook, YouTube, and X are filled with posts about RAM prices: Many users are shocked and blame AI companies for the prices. Users on X.com report:Â
Grummz writes: “This is not good, … RAM prices have skyrocketed due to AI demand.”
Kingor Roy Tirtho says: “Guys, I think it’s time for the AI bubble to burst. What are these DDR5 RAM prices. We could buy a PS5 for that.”
Lighthouse_seek reports: “Apparently, OpenAI has hoovered up all high-bandwidth memory (about 40 percent of total production) and thus prices have risen.”
Cpt_Soban says: “We’re back to the crypto bottlenecks. This time it’s due to poor AI programs.”
AI companies as the trigger for the RAM crisis
Why are prices rising? The current prices are closely linked to the increasing growth of the AI scene. AI companies like OpenAI have increasingly purchased high-bandwidth RAM modules in the past to meet their growing demand. This has resulted in shortages, causing various manufacturers to buy up the remaining RAM. As a result, prices are said to have risen.
For example, OpenAI is said to have signed a contract with Samsung and SK Hynix that ensures that with their Stargate project they will consume about 40 percent of the world’s RAM resources (via tomshardware). Behind Stargate is an extensive infrastructure project involving companies like Oracle, NVIDIA, and OpenAI.
It has been over a year since Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was released. Since then, the developers have enhanced the cooperative shooter with many new contents, and all of this is now available at the lowest price ever.
As in the predecessor, you will again take on the role of Lieutenant Demetrian Titus, an Ultramarine. This time, you are not fighting against Orks but the Tyranids. These insect-like Xenos swarm over you and your companions.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is currently available on Steam with a substantial discount of 60%. The standard edition of the game now costs only €23.99 instead of €59.99 until December 4, 2025.
Here you can see a trailer for the game:
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Der Launch-Trailer zu Space Marine 2, dem neuen Koop-Shooter in Warhammer 40k
Plenty of new content – all included in the main game
In what ways has Space Marine 2 become even better? Since the release in September 2024, Saber Interactive, the developer behind the cooperative shooter, has released many new contents for the game. You don’t need to purchase the most important ones separately.
New game modes and enemy types were added in free updates. For instance, in Season 2 of the game, the forces of Chaos were introduced as a new enemy faction alongside the Tyranids. The Chaos is embodied by the followers of Tzeentch.
The only paid DLCs are packs for individual Chapters of the Space Marines that mainly deliver new cosmetic content. If you want to charge into battle with the armor and weapons of your favorite Chapter, a single additional DLC is sufficient.
Part of the event is also a paid Masterwork Research that you can purchase for €8.99. The initial tasks of the research are now known. And they are quite challenging.
Masterwork Research Foal Adventure: Here’s What to Expect
What tasks are included in the research? So far, only the first of 7 steps of the research is known. However, you will need to plan some time for this step if you want to complete it.
For each task, you will receive 647 experience points as a reward. If you complete all tasks of the step, you will also receive 25 candies for Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion.
Catching the corresponding number of monsters from each region will likely take some time.
As soon as the first trainers have managed to complete this step of the research, there will also be information about the next steps.
Where can I purchase the ticket? If you want to obtain the research with Shiny Keldeo, open the game and the shop here. You can purchase the ticket there.
There are many good movies about Batman, but some fly under the radar. One of the best is an animated film that totally captivated MeinMMO editor Niko because it approaches the character in a different way.
Those who know me, know: I love Batman. Be it the games, comics, series, or just movies. I enjoy both the silly movies with bad ice puns and the serious titles that explore the character on different levels.
In addition to the many live-action films, there are also countless animated films that are closer to comic templates. That’s why I also revisited the two films of The Dark Knight Returns that never played in theaters but were only released on home video.
My expectations were completely exceeded, as it is one of the best Batman films of all time because it shows Batman at his most vicious.
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Trailer for the film adaptation of the comic masterpiece The Dark Knight Returns
What is The Dark Knight Returns about? To summarize briefly: Batman has been gone for 10 years and a bitter old Bruce Wayne is trying to get the kick of his old days back by other means.
But after the new mutant gang commits increasingly brutal acts in Gotham, Bruce dons his old outfit again to save the city. But in doing so, he also attracts the attention of old foes and friends.
The Dark Knight Returns is based on the comic of the same name by Frank Miller, which is now one of the most legendary stories of Batman. The film sticks quite closely to the comic and creates a fantastic film that shows the tragic and questionable side of Batman.
Batman doesn’t just want to save the city, he needs to
What makes the film so good? Anyone who has seen Batman v Superman (which loosely based on Frank Miller’s comic) will recognize only slight hints. The aging Batman is the main focus in this animated two-parter.
While other people have become wiser and more cautious, the old Bruce Wayne is quite different: he is bitter and as Batman more brutal and ruthless. It quickly becomes clear that Batman needs the thrill of the chase, otherwise he is tormented by visions and nightmares.
His brutality is not only commented on by other characters – despite the animated guise, it’s evident. The fights are forceful, and like in no other film, Batman feels like a monster here. When he picks off criminals in the dark, I can totally understand the fear. There were even scenes that could have come from a horror film.
Along with the many fight sequences that are really impressive, the film also addresses moral and societal questions surrounding Batman. This is also my highlight in the film, as this aspect makes The Dark Knight Returns even better than Christopher Nolan’s trilogy.
What moral aspect is at play? Many works about Batman try to question his role. Even in The Dark Knight, his immoral surveillance of the city is criticized by Lucius Fox. Ultimately, however, these are just minor side notes that I often found too meager as a viewer.
In The Dark Knight Returns, this morality is much more central. Batman injures the criminals permanently at times, no longer even caring whether he could seriously harm them. He also takes on a new Robin sidekick who is completely untrained, putting him in danger. Watching Batman in the film, I often asked myself: does he really have to be so brutal? This makes the debate about his existence raised in the film not childish but completely understandable.
This is quite evident with his most famous villain: the Joker. In the 10 years Batman was inactive, the villain was quietly locked away in Arkham Asylum. However, when Batman returns, it also awakens the Joker’s sense of purpose.
Batman himself does not question this; he is too obsessed with being Batman. But as a viewer, I have seen his role in the city with a conflict. The city is, after all, a pretty beautiful aspect of the film, as Gotham has never felt so alive.
Why is Gotham so special in the film? Gotham is not just a city in the USA; it has always had a special dynamic, especially because of Batman. In The Dark Knight Returns, I was really excited about this, as the film shows, thanks to a terrible event, what impact Batman can have on the city, but also what potential lies within the city.
Despite the dark atmosphere and the brutal hero, particularly the city evokes a beautiful sense of hope. One understands why people live in this dangerous city, but also why Batman is willing to dedicate his life to saving Gotham.
How good is The Dark Knight Returns as an animated film? The film looks good, is solidly animated, and both the German and English dubbing are commendable. Especially the voice of Batman, portrayed by Peter Dweller, the Robocop, is quite fitting.
As an adaptation of the comic, the film does a good job. It works with panels from the comic, creating quite beautiful and unique images. Honestly: Anyone who can appreciate Batman even a little and doesn’t want to wait for the next film should definitely check out The Dark Knight Returns, as it can hold its own against any superhero film in theaters.
How can I best watch the film? Unfortunately, the film is currently not available with any subscription, but you can buy or rent it as a Deluxe Edition from the well-known providers.
The film was originally released in 2 parts, but I can recommend watching the complete work in the Deluxe Edition at once. For me, it is the best film with the Bat after The Dark Knight and The Batman. You can find MeinMMO author Christoph’s favorites here: 13 movies about Batman ranked – Which is the best?
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Vehicles are mostly a danger to individual infantry in Battlefield 6. However, one vehicle is the exception. A player has leveled it to the highest rank.
Which vehicle is meant? The light ground transporter, the Jeep with 5 seats, is considered the worst military vehicle in Battlefield 6 – Quads or the golf carts of the new map “Eastwood” are therefore excluded from comparison.
The Jeep is inferior to the tanks, anti-aircraft units, or ATVs in almost every respect. It explodes easily, is poorly armed, and provides no protection for the driver, passengers, or the brave soldier in the gun turret. The only advantage of the Jeep: It is quite fast.
However, one player was not deterred by the lack of firepower and armor of the Jeep and reached the highest mastery rank with the vehicle. He shared a screenshot of the skin and badge earned with it on Reddit.
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Battlefield 6 bringt den Sweet-Spot zurück – So funktioniert er
Tactical Waiting at Key Paths
How did he reach the highest level with the vehicle? The English-language magazine PCGamer asked the player how he did it – after all, it’s not easy with such a poorly equipped vehicle.
The player explained: “I waited at the flags or narrow paths for [enemies] to approach me. I did this occasionally over the course of a month, but I averaged 2,500 to 3,000 XP per game.”
He then stated that he was not sure if he had chosen the most efficient method and that this self-imposed goal cost him his sanity. He leveled the Jeep solo in standard conquest and escalation matches, completely avoiding the use of bot lobbies.
As he was both the driver and shooter of the vehicle, he couldn’t move while shooting. This naturally made him an easier target than if you leveled the Jeep with a friend.
Why did he put himself through that? The player also revealed to PCGamer why he took on this task, even though it “cost him his sanity.” The answer? To show off: “I wanted the level 50 badge on my profile, in a way as a flex, since I know there won’t be too many people who will achieve this.”
Our MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz is having so much fun with Where Winds Meet that he is playing through the open-world RPG for the second time. Unfortunately, the developers have adjusted a detail that unnecessarily slows down the fun of the game.
If you have read my preview report on Where Winds Meet, you know that the ambitious open-world RPG from Everstone Studio positively surprised me despite some weaknesses. I joyfully played through the available story acts as well as all major side quest lines in the pre-release version, leveled up to level 70+, and explored large parts of the beautiful game world.
With the official launch, there was of course a complete progress wipe on the beta server. Like everyone else, I had to start over. This was my third restart if I count a previous opportunity to play.
When you have already invested so much time in an extensive game before its release, it often negatively affects your motivation to fully dive back in. Not with Where Winds Meet. I looked forward to the restart and immersed myself again in this fascinating Wuxia world. By now, I am stuck at the current maximum level 55 and … something has changed.
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
Barely Timegating? A lot of Timegating!
Just before the launch, a reader asked me curiously how things looked with timegating in Where Winds Meet, meaning with content that is initially unavailable due to time constraints. In the pre-release version that we received for Where Winds Meet, there was this type of hurdle, but in homeopathic doses:
The leveling phase is divided into several phases. To transition from one phase (for example, level 50 to 55) to the next (level 55 to 60), you must initiate a breakthrough. You can only do this if you meet specified requirements, such as reaching a character level and mastering basic tests.
In the first week with the pre-release version, breakthroughs were time-limited. Once you reached the maximum available level of the day, you had to wait until the next day to perform the breakthrough for the next level area. After 6 days, there were no more restrictions for leveling.
Certain main missions could only be approached once you reached a specific character level. So here, too, you had to play until the next day within the first week to continue.
Some side quests also only continued the next real-time day after you reached a certain point.
All in all, I didn’t find this system bad, as there was noticeable progress every day, and the week of restrictions passed quickly.
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What is different in the release version? The developers have adjusted the timegating for the final version of Where Winds Meet and noticeably slowed down the so-called pacing (the speed at which you progress through the leveling phase and the main missions).
Already at the breakthrough for reaching character level 50, I had to wait 2 days. After that, it was 4 or 5 days to level up to 55. By now, we have arrived at 9 days of waiting time.
What happens after that? No idea! As I said: It was completely different in the pre-release version. By the way, what is new is how main missions behave in parallel. I could not approach the current mission “Wheels and Shops” with my current level 55 as expected, but had to wait 2 additional days. As a result, I have felt constantly slowed down for almost a week, which is annoying.
Where Winds Meet does not allow our Karsten to reach level 60, even though he really wants to!!11
Then just play the many other contents!
Exactly what I did extensively last week. I explored large parts of the game world, completed many smaller quests, liberated outposts, and defeated bosses. The good news: The experience points earned during this time are saved by the game and distributed across upcoming level ups.
The bad news: This way, you reach the new maximum level in no time, making the wait for the next breakthrough a topic almost immediately again.
My hope now is that the timegating will be removed after the next breakthrough – as it was in the pre-release version. If they make it 18 days in the next step from 9 days, I’m out. And that would be a shame. Where Winds Meet actually has the potential to be my game of the year. By the way, you can find out what our community currently thinks of Where Winds Meet here: How is Where Winds Meet received by you? You have a strong opinion, but are not in agreement
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In an action game on Steam, MeinMMO author Ody fought alongside Roman legions against wild barbarians for 70 hours. It was supposed to have ended after about 6 hours. So what kept him engaged for so long?
From the first trailer, I was in love with Ryse: Son of Rome, the action game by Crytek from 2013. However, there were two problems back then. The first issue was that Ryse: Son of Rome was exclusively available for Xbox One at release. The second problem: I didn’t have an Xbox One at the time.
Who is writing here? Movies like Gladiator and Troy made Ody a lover of ancient history and mythology (his Greek background also plays a role here). Therefore, he is particularly looking forward to new games set in antiquity.
The problems solved themselves after a year. Ryse: Son of Rome was finally released for PC on Steam in October 2014. You can grab the game for just €2.99 until November 30, 2025. After 70 hours in the game, I can say it was definitely worth it.
Upon its release on Xbox One, Ryse: Son of Rome received a rather mediocre reception:
On Metacritic, the metascore (based on 77 critic reviews) is 60, while the user score (based on 1,926 reviews) is also a balanced 6.6
The GamePro gave it a score of 68 points for being a “graphically opulent, but gameplay-wise meager spectacle of antiquity for uncritical slayers.”
You can watch a trailer for Ryse: Son of Rome here:
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Ryse: Son of Rome – Action spectacle in ancient Rome shows the advantages of the PC version
Absolutely predictable story well staged
The main plot of Ryse: Son of Rome is not much more than a version of the movie Gladiator. The protagonist Marius Titus’s family is killed by barbarians, after which he joins the Roman campaign in Britain.
Throughout the story, the emperor’s family turns out to be the real villains, and Marius swears revenge. The game takes many elements from the film but rearranges them in different ways. Additionally, the focus is not on being a gladiator but on that of a general.
Even though the story doesn’t necessarily shine with originality, it does so with its cinematic presentation. The game still looks great even 12 years after its original release, especially (but not only) in cutscenes.
The gameplay is only as challenging as you make it
A major criticism of the game has always been the gameplay. It can be quite dull: beat down the enemy until the finisher symbol appears, press the button, done – repeat. Although there are different enemy types, especially on the lower difficulty levels, you are hardly challenged.
Despite its age, Ryse: Son of Rome is still a visual treat.
Only on higher difficulty levels does the game become a real challenge. That’s where the gameplay truly shines, in my opinion. The best example of this are the finishers, which only become really relevant then.
On the highest difficulty level, for example, your finishers must be executed perfectly to gain bonuses (like increased damage or healing). You need to memorize the movement patterns and key combinations for each finisher animation and execute them correctly under time pressure.
Flow is everything
In battles, you easily develop a flow of attacks, blocks, and dodges. Staying in this flow is rewarded by the game: the higher the combo counter, the higher the damage – and the more extravagant the finishers get. Once you’re in this flow, even lengthy battles can feel incredibly satisfying.
It’s precisely this combat feel that made me play through the campaign multiple times and dive into the online mode for many hours. By comparison: you can complete the main story in about 6 hours, and even if you want to see everything, it takes only about 20 hours (according to howlongtobeat.com).
If you’re looking for an action game in ancient Rome with cinematic presentation and fluid combat feel, then Ryse: Son of Rome is definitely worth recommending. However, you need to be able to overlook the somewhat predictable story and the often repetitive gameplay.
In Where Winds Meet, there are many different merchants offering a variety of goods, each with a weekly limit. We explain which items you should buy weekly that are really worth it.
What kind of items are these? All items we recommend for purchase serve to progress your character. They make you stronger, are necessary for upgrades, or are so limited that you should simply buy them even if you don’t need them right now.
How is the guide structured? We have organized this guide by individual merchants or shops. Just use the following menu when you are in front of one of the merchants or in one of the shops to learn which items are suitable for purchase. Items that can only be purchased once from NPCs or are only suitable for specific builds are not included in the guide.
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Seasonal Shop
Which items are worth it? In the seasonal shop, you should buy the following items:
Inner Way Note: Chest (Both stacks for 100 and 150 Jade Fish)
Necessary to level up passive skills
Martial Arts: Tailored Tips (both stacks)
Necessary to level up martial arts skills
As needed: Food Supply Box
If items for an upgrade are missing
Level-X Equipment Box
Contains equipment for the current level
Fashion only: Garment Design Shard
Allows changing outfits later in the game
Fashion only: Resonating Melody
Grants a draw in the gacha
Battle Pass Shop
What should you buy for battle pass tokens? The battle pass shop has only a few supplies that are not purely cosmetic. You should secure the following items before thinking about skins:
Tailored Martial Arts Breakthrough Chest
Gives you materials for breaking through your martial arts
Mystical Abilities Breakthrough Support Box
Gives you rare materials for breaking through mystical abilities
Tailored Martial Arts Upgrade Chest
Gives you materials for upgrading martial arts skills
Fashion only: Rosycloud Dye Powder
Allows you to dye certain clothes
Merchant at Sky Pier – Xiong Da
What does the general goods merchant offer? The merchant has various items that reset weekly. Especially three items are needed more frequently, but can also be farmed in the open world:
As needed: Deadly Crystal
Upgrade material, also farmable in the open world
As needed: Fragrant Jade
Upgrade material, also farmable in the open world
As needed: Bear Fur
Upgrade material, also farmable in the open world
General Goods Merchant in Harvestfall Village – Xiao Yao
What goods does Xiao Yao have? The merchant in Harvestfall Village offers many ingredients for recipes. Similar to the merchant at Sky Pier, there are two items we need more frequently but can also be found in the open world:
As needed: Raw Ore
Upgrade material, also farmable in the open world
As needed: Coarse Fur
Upgrade material, also farmable in the open world
Kaifeng General Merchant – Xiao Yuan
What can you buy here? Like the other general merchants, Xiao Yuan mainly sells collectible materials that you can also easily gather yourself. However, if your supplies are insufficient, the weekly visit to the merchant is especially worthwhile for:
As needed: Raw Ore
Upgrade material, also farmable in the open world
As needed: Coarse Fur
Upgrade material, also farmable in the open world
Kaifeng Hu Niu’s General Goods
What is worthwhile at Hu Niu’s? The merchant sells the rarer open-world resources that Where Winds Meet has to offer. That’s why purchases here are more worthwhile if you have some money left over. Especially these items are useful:
As needed: Dragon Bone
Upgrade material, rarely farmable in the open world
As needed: Blue Jade
Upgrade material, rarely farmable in the open world
As needed: Chlorite Schist
Upgrade material, rarely farmable in the open world
As needed: Cold Iron
Upgrade material, rarely farmable in the open world
As needed: Dushan Jade
Upgrade material, rarely farmable in the open world
As needed: Fat-tailed Sheep Fur
Upgrade material, rarely farmable in the open world
If you have the battle pass or its premium version, you can buy many of the items directly from the mobile merchant instead of teleporting to each individual one. We advise you to build at least a small stock of all upgrade materials so you don’t have to wait for the merchants to reset at 10:00 PM on Sundays. More about daily and weekly resets can be found here: Where Winds Meet: Maximum Level, Level Cap Increase and Daily Reset Explained
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The Twitch streamer lightedits banned a viewer from his chat because the viewer allegedly harassed him. The viewer apparently used a feature of Twitch to get his money back.
Who is the Twitch streamer? It is the Twitch streamer Lightedits. On Twitch, he has over 16,000 followers and has primarily streamed the game VALORANT in recent years (Source: SullyGnome). Besides that, lightedits also engages with gaming content.
Recently, however, the streamer has not been in the spotlight for his gaming streams but because of a post on X, in which he revealed that he had a problem with one of his viewers.
Allegedly, the viewer had lightedits’ phone number and partially disclosed it. Consequently, lightedits banned the viewer from his chat and warned others on social media about this viewer.
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Streamer has to refund 1,200 dollars
What did the viewer do next? The viewer allegedly used a feature of Twitch that cost lightedits over 1,200 dollars: the refund function.
On Twitch, viewers can support their streamer in various ways. Either through subscriptions (colloquially called “subs”), direct donations, or donating bits, the currency of Twitch. According to the Twitch policies, viewers can withdraw some of these payments.
What happens next can be seen in lightedits’ case. The money that is withdrawn is taken back by Twitch from the streamer. For lightedits, this amounted to a total of 1,265.37 dollars. Lightedits seemed upset about this action.
How does the community help? Some people noticed the post on X and decided to help lightedits. They took out a new sub, namely their Prime sub. A free monthly subscription that Amazon Prime offers to every Prime user. For the viewer, there are no additional costs when subscribing to a Twitch streamer, but the streamer still receives the money from the sub.
This way, some viewers accessed lightedits’ Twitch channel to offset his “lost” money. In another post on X, the streamer announced that after just 14 hours, the money had come back in.
Lightedits does not seem very happy about Twitch’s policies that allow such refunds. Other Twitch streamers have also occasionally expressed dissatisfaction with Twitch’s rules, as have VTubers. You can read more about this here on MeinMMO: A community feels specifically targeted by new rules from Twitch
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Where Winds Meet has been playable in the West for nearly a week now. We asked you how you find the game so far. The results show: You are not entirely in agreement on this.
How did the survey turn out? Since the release of Where Winds Meet on November 14, 2025, we have been asking you in our posts how you like the game shortly after its release. This resulted in about 2,178 votes (as of November 25, 2025, 10:30 AM).
About one third of those who voted were not impressed with the game:
281 votes (13% of total votes) find Where Winds Meet “not so good” and expected more
225 votes (10% of total votes) do not like the game at all and consider it bad
However, two thirds of you are generally having fun with Where Winds Meet – even if you don’t fully agree on the quality.
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
Between Enthusiastic and Skeptical
What are you not in agreement about? While exactly one quarter of all votes rate the game simply as “Good” and can finish the game without much fuss, there are two camps among the higher ranks of the survey: one that is totally enthusiastic about Where Winds Meet and one that is clearly skeptical.
This results in the following votes for positions 3 – 1:
443 votes (20% of total votes) find the game “Good” and are satisfied with what it offers
507 votes (23% of total votes) feel their gaming experience is “okay” and are skeptical about the long-term motivation
722 votes (33% of total votes) are thrilled with Where Winds Meet
This opinion is also reflected in your comments under our posts and shows some points that support your ratings:
Veoh is excited: “But to be honest, for being completely free, it’s a much better Blade and Soul for what it is, without overly ridiculous fan service and no P2W. In general, a lot of effort and care has gone into this! Deep story, a lot of variety, very elaborately designed areas. It still has a few weaknesses, but let’s see what happens in future updates.”
diesdasverschiedenedinge writes: “I hadn’t heard about the game until 1 day before release and was a bit tired of WoW. So I just tried it out and was very positively surprised. Except for the incredibly many menus, it’s really fun. It’s somehow Elden Ring x Skyrim x Assassin’s Creed in China. Besides a few frustrating moments with boss fights on Legendary, I’m having a lot of fun and have already sunk 75 hours into it.”
Kyntara is one of those who need new content after just over a week and also addresses another “problem”:
So, I had no problem stopping. As soon as the time gate comes, I’m out and lose all motivation. The first days after release were okay since there was really a lot to do and the time gates were only one day long. Now, with the 9 days time gate, I lost all motivation immediately. […] Yes, I have pretty much done everything in the game after around 110 hours. Believe me, having so much time to play is both a curse and a blessing. Today’s games are unfortunately not designed for no-lifers like me anymore. Back then you could grind MMOs to the limit, today they are limited and artificially stretched out. Don’t get me wrong, I love WWM, but I will wait until more content arrives and the time gates disappear. Have fun to everyone with the game!
The time and level restrictions seem to slow you down at times and slightly diminish your enjoyment of the game. However, in general, it shows: Where Winds Meet is a comprehensive game, especially considering that it is Free2Play, and is mostly well-received in the West.
When does the new Season start? The upcoming Season starts December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time. It directly follows the “Stories of Transformation”.
What is the name of the new Season? The English title is now known thanks to the new trailer: the Season is called “Precious Paths”.
This is the new trailer: A 30-second video hints at the new Season. You can watch the trailer here:
It is likely that a longer trailer and more information will be released soon – at least that has been the case in the past. We will keep you updated as always!
Currently, the end of the current Season is still ongoing and it revolves around Keldeo. A new event has just started, which has unlocked the rest of the Season research. It is now also possible to change Keldeo’s form. You can find the information about Keldeo and “The Last Justice” here.
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The user interface of Where Winds Meet is nested and confusing. Finding something in the many windows is difficult even after many hours of gameplay. MeinMMO presents the most important menus for your hero.
Why this guide?Where Winds Meet does a lot right and well, but the user interface is not one of them. The menus are heavily nested, one window leads to another. Without the red dots that guide you to the next reward, much would remain undiscovered in the depths of the user interface.
But it’s not just about collecting each individual Echojade. After four or five clicks, essential systems await that allow you to enhance your character’s strength. Especially on higher difficulty levels, it’s fatal if you don’t make use of these just because they get lost in the menu jungle.
Therefore, we will present the most important menus where you can noticeably increase the combat power of your martial arts maestro. If you have more tips like this, feel free to share them in the comments!
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
Development – the most important menu for your character
How do I improve my character? Open the main menu of the game (on PC via the “ESC” key) and click on the tile Development (shortcut “H”). A window will open with the 3 tabs “Skills”, “Equipment”, and “Talents”.
On page 1, the skills, you will find 3 essential areas:
Martial Arts: Here you choose your two active weapons (and the martial arts associated with them).
Inner Path: Here you will find your passive enhancements; you can activate up to 4 bonuses.
Mystical Abilities: Through this point, you can access the active martial arts skills that you can use independently of your weapons – up to 8 skills can be assigned. Through the second tab “General,” you will find additional abilities such as “Wind Perception” or the skill “Still Waters,” which allows you to significantly slow down time when shooting arrows. The third tab “Movement” finally offers you the Lightness skills for flying, wall running, or diving.
You will hardly spend as much time in any other menu as in the skills tab of development.
Almost everything can be upgraded: Weapons, passive enhancements, and active martial arts skills can be leveled up. This also applies to some general abilities. Select one of the weapons, mystical abilities, or passive enhancements and press “F” (or bottom right on “Improve” or “Breakthrough”) to perform upgrades.
This way, you can see whether you can already perform an upgrade or which resources you still lack. Another click on the resource will reveal where you can farm or buy these.
Where do I unlock what? Where Winds Meet not only reveals in detail where you can find the resources needed for upgrades, but through a few clicks, you can also learn what you need to do to unlock any missing weapons, mystical abilities, etc.
One advantage of the complex menus: The game tells you exactly where you can get everything.
Select a still locked weapon and click “Gain” (shortcut “Space”) at the bottom right of the window. In the “Inner Path” window, it is called “Understanding Inner Way,” but works the same otherwise. For the active martial arts skills, it is the “Learning Method.” Important: Select the skill and then click “Space” or use the forwarding option at the bottom right of the window.
Which weapons, mystical abilities, and passive enhancements should you acquire for a strong beginner build, you can find in this guide:
The second of the above-mentioned tabs leads you to “Equipment.” Here you can first see your currently equipped gear. Note that the individual equipment slots for both weapons, the disc, charms, helmet, greaves, bracers, and armor can be upgraded. All items you use in these slots benefit from these enhancements.
How do I upgrade the equipment slots? Click either on “Improve” in the “Equipment” tab or click on an equipment piece and then switch from there to “Improve” (shortcut “R”) in the improvement menu at the bottom right.
Can I also improve the equipment pieces themselves? During the leveling phase you will unlock the tuning of items. After that, you will find the option that shares the same name when you select a weapon in the “Equipment” tab, specifically at the bottom right (“Tuning”, shortcut “Space”).
Through tuning, you can specifically improve equipment pieces.
Through tuning, you invest tuning stones and coins in upgrading an item to receive random bonuses, for example, for physical defense or your critical hit rate.
What about the Arsenal? The third feature of the equipment area is unlocked between levels 50 and 55. It allows you to create a collection of unnecessary equipment pieces to boost your minimal and physical damage.
Tip: The Arsenal starts at level 41. So try to avoid breaking down equipment at that level or higher, so you can fill your collection promptly upon unlocking.
The Arsenal is a collection of old gear that increases your damage.
Talents in Where Winds Meet
In the third tab Talents, you can invest your earned talent points to unlock basic combat maneuvers such as heavy attacks, as well as additional slots for mystical abilities or simple attribute bonuses.
Anyone who regularly visits the PvP arena or fights bosses in Hero’s Path or Sword Trial modes will also receive talent points for these areas that you can invest in the Talents section to make your hero stronger for the respective variants of the game.
Where Winds Meet: Invest your talents!
Determining consumables – here’s how
Where can I find my healing potions? For this, we leave the development menu and switch to the bag (shortcut “B”). There you will find in the “Develop” tab the “Quick Access” area, where you can assign different items for the following categories:
Medicine (useable healing items in combat)
Divinecraft (consumable items for additional elemental effects such as fire, water, or poison)
Special item (fishing rod or firework rockets)
Tip: Through the “Settings” menu, you can select in the “Item Settings” category that a new item type is automatically assigned to the medicine area when your selected item is fully spent.
With consumable items, you can significantly ease the battles.
Special menus found at NPCs
Unfortunately, not all important menus that affect character strength are readily available at the push of a button. In Qinghe and Kaifend, you unlock a curiosity dealer where you can submit so-called curiosities to unlock various attribute bonuses or new movement skills.
The first of the dealers, Qi Sheng, was already introduced to you in the beginner guide with 15 tips for starting in Where Winds Meet. You can find him in the starting area Green Wilderness, near the wanderer where you uncover the first part of the world map.
Through curiosities, you also unlock important movement maneuvers.
His counterpart Bai Ji is unlocked much later, in the northwest of the city of Kaifeng, specifically near the outpost “Palace of Highest Unity.” Bai Ji offers you a completely different curiosities tree than Qi Sheng, so you should look for collectable insects, flowers, nests, frogs, and more in both regions.
These were the most important menus you should know for strengthening your character in Where Winds Meet. You can find many more guides and tips for the open-world adventure from China in our comprehensive overview. Check it out here: All guides, tips, and builds for Where Winds Meet in overview
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In 2022, millions of players discussed a shooter because it looked really realistic. Now the developer has returned after a long silence.
What kind of shooter is this? In 2022, a developer named Alexandre “esankiy” Spindler showcased a video of the game he is currently working on: UNRECORD, a shooter from the perspective of a so-called bodycam on X.com.
A bodycam is a camera mounted on the body, such as those used by the US police. Spindler and his team use this perspective in combination with Unreal Engine 5 to create a deceptively realistic image.
Within a day, the posted clip of the shooter was viewed over 3.5 million times. The opinion of many players under the post was clear: It looks incredibly realistic and was partially confused with real camera footage. The post has since been displayed over 93 million times.
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Unrecord – Official Early Gameplay Trailer
“Still Alive”
What is the new development? There was a long period of silence on Spindler’s X profile. While there were occasional updates on the development in 2024, there was not a single post from the developer in 2025. This did not go unnoticed by the community. A post with over 170,000 “likes” speculated on X.com that the developer might no longer be alive.
This is the sign of life: Following the post, the developer returned with a short message to his followers. He writes: “Still alive, it is getting closer”.
Spindler suggests that the release of UNRECORD is approaching. However, he did not specify when exactly to expect a release or an announcement of a release date. It remained with the short sentence.
When UNRECORD is released, it will surely be a candidate for a list of the most beautiful shooters. We have such a list on MeinMMO, and the competitor of UNRECORD, “Bodycam”, is currently on it. You can find the full list here: 10 shooters that are so beautiful you’ll forget to shoot at your opponents
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A player demonstrates with a clip from ARC Raiders that a crawling Raider can still get revenge. To do this, he enlisted the help of a dangerous “guard dog,” against which his killer stood no chance.
How was the player able to get revenge on the opponent? In a clip on Reddit, which has already received 11,000 upvotes from the community, player Either-Concern8349 shows what happened to him in ARC Raiders. After he was taken out by an enemy player and could only crawl, he stumbled upon a perfect opportunity to pay back his killer.
Slowly, he lured a Shredder, one of the dangerous ARCs, toward the enclosed room where the other Raider was located. Once he arrived there and opened the door, the opponent had absolutely no chance. He tried to escape, but the machine blocked the exit, and before he could act in any way, the Shredder ripped the opponent apart in the air.
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In the clip, you can hear the player celebrating his successful revenge and laughing: “Oh, I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes!”
The helpful Shredder not only assisted the player in the clip, as other players also share in the Reddit thread.
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Trailer for the community event “Breaking New Ground” in ARC Raiders
The ARC proves itself not only as a killer but often as a savior
What does the community report about their experiences with the Shredder? The community celebrates the clip of the player, some of whom find the misfortune of the other player amusing, but definitely entertaining.
Yet a few more players add on Reddit, that they themselves have had similar experiences with helpful ARCs as saviors in need:
“The Shredder is a true buddy, he helps me so often to take revenge,” writes ThatEdward, and WarrenPuff_It has experienced that as well: “I can’t even tell you how often I’ve been taken out on this map and then immediately avenged by the Shredder. It’s wildly funny when teams take each other out.”
But Shredders, whether avengers or not, are still hostile AIs whose job is to wipe out Raiders. ghost60606 also reminds us of this: “Last week (when I was still quite green behind the ears), I accidentally led [a Shredder] into a room where I had just said Hello Raider. There was so much peace and love in that infirmary… When I came back, everyone else was dead!”
What does the Shredder actually do? Instead of being equipped with a shooting weapon like some other machines in ARC Raiders, the body of the Shredder is the actual weapon of the AI. Once it notices a Raider and becomes aggressive, it can suddenly move significantly faster and tries to get close enough to its target to then deal heavy area damage after a brief delay.
A German Twitch streamer and popular caster of League of Legends was a bit disappointed by the Worlds 2025. In a video, he shares how it came to that and was lovingly supported by fans.
Which streamer and caster is it about? The Twitch streamer Maxim Markov began producing content for League of Legends in 2012. Later, he became a caster at Summoners Inn, a German-language project for news, streams, and general content around League of Legends.
In November 2023, Summoners Inn announced that they would discontinue the project and thanked Maxim and HandOfBlood among others for their work in building the largest German LoL community. After that, he slowly withdrew from the League of Legends scene but still occasionally created content about the MOBA.
After streaming LoL regularly to prepare for a tournament organized by his Twitch colleague Krokoboss, Maxim published a new video on his YouTube channel and raises the question of whether he will start actively playing LoL again.
Why is he complaining about the Worlds 2025? The World Championships and especially the finals have always been something special for Maxim. He asked around in the scene if there would be an event, but he was disappointed after discovering that nothing was prepared.
He himself speaks of a broken heart because LoL has accompanied him throughout his life, and in 2025 there was no proper event for the German-speaking fans. Maxim ultimately cast the finals with his Twitch colleague Tolkin in a private stream.
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The trailer of the new champion of League of Legends showcases his abilities in action
During the cast, Maxim felt uncomfortable, but fans loved it
Why did Maxim feel uncomfortable while casting with Tolkin? Maxim stated in the video that he was simply unprepared. He can manage the play-by-play commentary while the pros are playing live, but he doesn’t have a concluding sentence or slogan, which is part of the actual normal preparation.
How do the fans respond to Maxim’s thoughts on the Worlds 2025? Viewer and fan blaueflamme278 wrote under the video that Maxim’s casting was his personal highlight of the LoL year. In total, over 1,100 other fans agreed with him.
Also, bigschilling says nice words about Maxim and writes how great it was to see him cast again after all these years. According to the viewer, Maxim elevated the private Worlds event of Tolkin and him with his humor.
Will Maxim play LoL regularly again? No, while training for the tournament was fun, he does not have the time to only create LoL content. However, he would like to attend events as a commentator if invited.
In the video, Maxim hints that he will be there as a commentator. Alongside the multiple titleholders of the European league G2 Esports and the Twitch streamer’s team Caedrel, Los Ratones, the well-known German team NNO with NoWay will also be present.
