Where Winds Meet: Trophy Guide to all achievements on Steam and PS5

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In Where Winds Meet, you can earn numerous achievements on PS5 and Steam. MeinMMO explains in the Trophy Guide what you need to consider if you want to collect all achievements.

How many trophies are there? Overall, Where Winds Meet has 34 trophies that you need to complete to earn the Platinum trophy on PlayStation and achieve 100%. There are also 34 achievements on Steam, which are identical to those on PlayStation. 6 of them are hidden.

The following types of trophies are available on PS5 in the following tiers:

  • Bronze Trophies: 17
  • Silver Trophies: 10
  • Gold Trophies: 5
  • Platinum Trophy: 1

Currently, all achievements are available in English on both Steam and PlayStation, and we have translated the task texts for you wherever possible.

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All Trophies and Their Tasks on PS5 and Steam

Type of TrophyName of TrophyTask
PlatinumThe Hero is the Voice of the WorldEarn all trophies.
GoldQuick on the Uptake – KaifengCollect 250 Oddities in Kaifeng
GoldThe Final Destiny – QingheUnlock the end of the main story from Qinghe
GoldEchoes UnboundAchieve an average upgrade level of 5
GoldGoose SlayerDefeat the demon Goose for the first time
GoldQuick on the Uptake – QingheCollect 150 Oddities in Qinghe
SilverBuddha’s AfterglowComplete the “Halo Peak” campaign
SilverPerfect HarmonyUpgrade an epic item to the highest level
SilverPower of FourUnlock 4 inner abilities
SilverKing of the StageReach the highest point in Kaifeng: Beast Reverie.
SilverHorizon SeekerReach the highest point in Qinghe: the Moonveil Tower.
SilverEvery Inch Covered – QingheCollect 40 crates in Qinghe
SilverEvery Inch Covered – KaifengCollect 40 crates in Kaifeng
SilverSpeedrun in GranaryDefeat Zheng E within 180 seconds
SilverVictory in the AbyssDefeat the Void King within 60 seconds
SilverMighty Wolf RiderDefeat the Wolf Woman
BronzeHealing HandsMaster the Panacea Fan
BronzeA Promise FulfilledExperience the entire story of the Granary of Abundance and its grain relief
Bronze

Voice of the ValiantChivalrous Herald of the Silence
Bronze
Quirks of Fate – KaifengComplete 3 encounters in Southeast Kaifeng
Bronze
Quirks of Fate – QingheComplete 3 encounters in Qinghe
Bronze
The First FindingUnlock the “Dark Surge” story
Bronze
The Grand StrategistMaster the Strategic Sword
Bronze
Skill at HandUpgrade a “Martial Arts” ability to level 30
BronzeBroken Spear VictoryDefeat the nameless General
BronzeFirst ResonanceUpgrade a piece of equipment to level 2.
BronzePast Secrets UnsungComplete the “Palace of Annals” campaign
BronzeSource of Still ShoreComplete the “Still Shore” campaign
BronzeJinming Pool SecretsComplete the “Jinming Pool” campaign
BronzeThe Old Timer Got ItBe defeated by the elder Gongsun in battle
BronzeFeline Riddler – KaifengComplete 5 Miau-Miau puzzles in Kaifeng
BronzePaws on Point – QingheComplete 10 Miau-Miau puzzles in Qinghe
BronzeSavior of KaifengComplete the “Heavensfall” campaign
BronzeLife Goes to DogsTransform into a street dog

Which trophy is the hardest? Defeating the bosses within a certain time limit requires skill and a lot from you. After all, you can make the bosses easier by lowering the difficulty level. How to change the difficulty in Where Winds Meet can be read on MeinMMO.

Do you want to know more information about the new action RPG? More info about Where Winds Meet as well as system requirements of the open-world action RPG can be found in our extensive overview. This provides you with all the important information you should know before the release: Where Winds Meet: All info on release, start time, price and gameplay

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CoD Black Ops 7: Graphics Settings – How to get the most FPS with the best possible visuals

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has launched and MeinMMO shows you how to optimize the shooter on your PC for as many FPS as possible.

Why are these settings relevant? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 may not have extremely high system requirements, but not every player has a modern gaming PC that can handle the various settings at high or ultra.

Since Call of Duty is primarily a competitive multiplayer game, many players want to achieve as many frames per second (FPS) as possible while still having a visually appealing gaming experience where they can clearly identify opposing players.

When optimizing the settings, it can help to lower or even disable certain graphics options. Below, we show you which settings you can do without.

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The best graphics settings for CoD Black Ops 7 on PC

This is where you make changes to the graphics: First, you need to open the settings of Black Ops 7 and navigate to the “Graphics” tab. There, you will now find four submenus: Display, Quality, View, and Benchmark. The latter starts a test to find out how many frames per second you average in different scenarios.

For the following settings, switch to the “Quality” submenu. There, for example, you can change the quality of textures or shadows.

General Quality

  • Graphics settings: Custom
  • Render resolution: Variable: A high value increases image quality, a low value improves performance
  • Dynamic resolution: Off
  • Upscaling/Sharpening: Off or depending on the hardware used, such as NVIDIA DLSS or AMD’s FSR
  • AMD FSR 3 Frame Generation: Off
  • Raytracing Reflections: Off
  • VRAM Scaling Target: 85-90 %
  • Variable Rate Shading: On

The VRAM scaling target indicates how much VRAM your graphics card is utilizing for Black Ops 7. Often, you can easily set this to 85-90% to get more out of your graphics card. However, if you experience stuttering, you do not have enough VRAM left for other programs. In that case, lower it, for example, to 80%.

Details & Textures

  • Texture resolution: Normal
  • Anisotropic Texture Filter: High
  • Depth of Field: Off
  • Detail Quality: Low
  • Particle Resolution: Very Low
  • Hit Impact: Off
  • Permanent Effects: Off
  • Shader Quality: Low
  • Texture Streaming on Demand: Minimal
  • Local Texture Streaming Quality:
  • In-Game Video Quality: Low

With the settings “Texture resolution” and “Anisotropic Texture Filter”, you can notice the greatest visual difference, as these options influence the resolution and quality of textures. Feel free to set it to “High” (texture resolution) and “Ultra” (anisotropic texture filter) if your graphics card has enough video memory. If you have a graphics card with more than 8 GB of video memory, you can set it to “High” or higher.

For more FPS or when your graphics memory is stretched, it’s best to gradually lower these settings. A good mix of visuals and FPS for systems that meet the recommended system requirements is “Normal” (texture resolution) and “High” (anisotropic texture filter).

Shadows & Lighting

  • Shadow Quality: Very Low
  • Screen Space Shadows: Off
  • Occlusion and Screen Space Lighting: Off
  • *Screen Space Reflections: Off
  • Static Reflection Quality: Low

Environment

  • Terrain Quality: Very Low
  • *Volumetric Quality: Low
  • Delayed Physics Quality: Off
  • *Weather Effects Quality: Off
  • *Water Quality: Off

In the shadow, lighting, and environment settings, you can set everything to “Off” or “Low”/”Very Low”. Our tests showed that the visual impact on the game is comparatively small and you can gain some additional frames here.

The settings marked with a “*” can be turned on or increased depending on your preference if you want to specifically improve the visuals. While the water quality, screen space reflections, and weather effects quality changed very few FPS, increasing the volumetric quality in our benchmarks resulted in an FPS loss of over 5%. However, since the visual effects of these settings are still relatively minor, you can also gain FPS here.

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Choose the right resolution: When you switch to the “Display” submenu in the “Graphics” tab, you can select the resolution. You can also gain additional frames per second here.

Keep in mind that individual graphics cards are optimized for different resolutions. Thus, research the ideal resolution for your graphics card and adjust it accordingly if your monitor allows it. Ideally, you will achieve more FPS this way. If not, set the resolution down to 1920×1080, for example.

If you are soon considering buying a new graphics card, MeinMMO’s tech expert Benedikt Schlotmann has written down some essential things you should keep in mind: What you should consider when buying a graphics card

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Where Winds Meet: Change Appearance and Gender – Here’s How

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Can you change your appearance and gender later in the action RPG Where Winds Meet? MeinMMO explains what you need to know and what the changes will cost.

The bad news first: Certain changes can only be made for a fee and are very expensive. However, especially regarding appearance, you can still change some things for free afterward without having to pay. MeinMMO explains what is free and for what you need to pay.

Change Appearance in Where Winds Meet

What is free? Basic changes to your character are and will remain free. This includes things like facial hair, eye color, and makeup. You can find these in the “Makeup” category.

What is paid? Changing the size, shape, and style of facial features falls under the category “Customization,” for which you need a specific item: a Waterwoman Scroll. Right at the start of the game, you already have the item for free in your inventory and can change your appearance once. After that, you will need to purchase the scroll in the shop.

Where Winds Meet Waterlady Script
Where Winds Meet: A Waterlady Script is needed.

Change Gender in Where Winds Meet

What is free? Changing gender is not free in Where Winds Meet. You definitely need an item that you have to purchase.

What is paid? For changing gender, you need the item “Transformation Pill” from the shop. With that, you can change your gender once. The item costs 1,280 pearls, which is about 20 Euros.

In the Chinese version, however, the developers are said to have distributed the item once for free to all players (via Reddit.com). In the EU version, the item has not been distributed for free so far.

Whether the free item will be available again is currently unknown. However, changing gender is already possible via the shop.

Where Winds Meet Transformation Pill
Where Winds Meet: For change of gender you need a transformation pill. You can find it at the shop for real money.
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Gabe Newell buys super yacht for 430 million euros, comes with submarine garage, hospital and 15 gaming PCs

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The head of Steam, Gabe Newell, has purchased a new superyacht for 430 million euros. It comes with a garage for submarines, a hospital, and 15 gaming PCs.

Why a yacht? Gabe Newell is not only known as one of the founders and the current head of Valve, which owns the gaming platform Steam, but he also claims to be a lover of the sea – so much so, that he now lives and works on a boat.

In August 2025, Newell went even further and purchased Oceanco. The company from the Netherlands builds superyachts and has built Newell’s latest superyacht: the “Leviathan”.

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Superyacht with Unusual Requirements

What kind of yacht is it? The Leviathan is a 111-meter long superyacht. According to the magazine Boat International, it ranks 50th among the largest superyachts in the world. Its equipment is certainly unusual – Newell knew this when he commissioned it.

We knew we were asking for unusual things, and Oceanco embraced that with open arms.

Gabe Newell

The yacht is equipped with (according to PC Gamer) among other things:

  • A fully equipped hospital
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Satellites
  • Garages for small boats and even submarines
  • An entertainment system
Gabe Newell’s latest yacht, the 111-meter-long Leviathan. Image source: Oceanco

Additionally, the yacht has two fitness centers, a 250 square meter beach club with a spa and a bar, diving platforms, and a “separate drinks storage room”. According to PC Gamer, a room with “15 of the finest gaming PCs ever built” is also on board.

Oceanco CEO Marcel Onkenhout stated after test runs with the Leviathan that it is “the most comfortable yacht ever designed, built, and delivered by Oceanco”.

The Leviathan is not Newell’s first yacht: In addition to the new Leviathan, he also owns two other ships, namely Draak and Rocinante.

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In the same week that Gabe Newell’s expensive purchase was made public, Valve also announced new hardware. A Steam Machine, a controller, and a VR headset are coming. Everything that is already known about it can be found in this article: Valve makes it official: A Steam PC, a new controller, and a VR headset are coming soon

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A new shooter from Sony flopped brutally on Steam, but fans want to revive the game

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Concord is one of the biggest flops in recent years. Sony’s new hero shooter cost millions, and in the end, hardly anyone wanted to play the title. Sony has discontinued the shooter, but now there are efforts to bring the game back.

What kind of shooter is this?

  • Concord was a hero shooter that was released on August 23, 2024, for PS5 and on Steam.
  • On Steam, the game hardly interested anyone: at its peak, it reached only 660 players, which is a huge problem for an AAA title.
  • Just 12 days in, the game is finished: Sony is taking the servers of Concord offline, the developer studio will be closed shortly after.

Overall, Sony is said to have burned millions of euros with the hero shooter Concord. Players blame the “woke” portrayal, while analysts are more inclined to blame the release timing and the game content, which failed to convince anyone. The game ultimately disappears and is officially considered one of the biggest flops in recent gaming history.

A few developers and fans want to revive the game. This is reported by the English-language magazine PCGamer.

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Who is behind this? Fans, of whom Concord doesn’t have many, want to make the game playable again. A small group has been working on the project for months, and now full matches are playable on the servers again. PCGamer quotes developer Red from the Concord Delta Discord: “The project is still in progress. It’s playable, but buggy.”

What is a problem? The developers emphasize that only people who have a legal copy of the game can play. However, Sony had largely refunded most players for the game. How many players still have a legal copy in the end is unknown. Developer Red stated that they do not want to tolerate and cannot have illegal copies, as it could endanger their project:

I know this is frustrating for those who were forced to get their money refunded, but lawyers are probably already watching everything we do, and I want to ensure that this project remains as legal as possible. We will remove any contributions that contain links to copyrighted files.

Therefore, the game is likely to end up being a tiny niche project for a handful of players, provided it is tolerated by Sony.

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In the new Pokémon game, players use Poké Balls that shouldn’t actually exist: A YouTuber warns about cheaters

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The new Pokémon Legends: Z-A currently has a cheating problem according to players. A well-known YouTuber shows some examples – such as players using Poké Balls that shouldn’t exist.

Who is this YouTuber? The YouTuber Austin John Plays uploads videos about games on the Nintendo Switch to his YouTube channel, which has 2.5 million subscribers. He is currently focusing on the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which was released on October 16, 2025, for Switch and Switch 2.

In a new YouTube video, Austin John Plays warns players about cheaters. “The amount of hacking we’re seeing in the online battles of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is ridiculous,” says the YouTuber. In the following nearly 10 minutes of the video, he shows some examples where other players have clearly cheated.

Here you can see a trailer for the new DLC Mega Dimensions for Pokémon Legends: Z-A:

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Missing Cooldowns and Poké Balls That Don’t Exist

How are players cheating in the new Pokémon game? The hacks or cheats used by players are sometimes more, sometimes less obvious. One clip shows a trainer repeatedly using his Mega Garchomp’s Earthquake attack – seemingly without any cooldown. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, abilities have cooldowns that someone with cheats has likely disabled.

Less obvious is the first example in the video. In it, a trainer summons his shiny Lucario from a “Beast Ball” (known as “Ultra Ball” in German). The animation at the summoning suggests this. However, in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, there are no Ultra Balls available. Those who don’t know this probably won’t even notice the cheat.

Other players use cheats just to edit their trainer cards. For this reason, players also come across trainer cards where real photos are displayed instead of the game character.

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Players Are Frustrated: Under the video on YouTube, comments from annoyed players are piling up. Especially the fact that Pokémon Legends: Z-A does not punish anyone for losing makes cheating even more unnecessary in the eyes of many.

  • “Imagine cheating in a ranked mode where there are literally no stakes and you can’t even drop ranks.” Mochi_Madness87
  • “The fact that someone feels the need to hack in a ranked match (Pokémon or otherwise), where losing isn’t even punished, shows that this person probably just wants to see the world burn.” bayleaciraptor
  • “This is what the modding community ruins for all games. […] That’s why we can’t have nice things.” katecoker9104

What can be done against cheaters? Unfortunately, nothing at this time. There is currently no option in the game to report or block cheaters. So, if you encounter them, you are usually at their mercy. So far, there has also been no statement from Nintendo or the developers.

By the way, those who buy Pokémon Legends: Z-A in the coming months can secure a rather powerful gift. You don’t have to do much for it. More about this can be found here: Pokémon Legends: Z-A offers you a popular Pokémon with Mega Evolution, you don’t have to do much for it

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Call of Duty receives furious messages from fans because part of the game looks heavily like AI – Now Activision responds

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Players accuse Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 of using AI-generated content. Activision responds in a statement.

Why are fans angry? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was released on November 14, and shortly after, there was heavy criticism from the community regarding the calling cards of the game. These are the large banners that allow you to customize your profile.

On social media, many users criticized that a large part of the calling cards looked like AI-generated images, especially from the campaign and the endgame. Terms like “pathetic” and “unacceptable” are repeatedly mentioned (via X). On Reddit, one user writes:

Honestly, it’s a shame that they basically have to use AI because Treyarch has some great artists in the studio.

The use of AI is often viewed critically by fans in the gaming industry, as studios avoid paying real artists when utilizing it.

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Activision states that they use AI tools to support the teams

What does Activision say about the accusations? The criticism and accusations of potentially AI-generated images became very loud very quickly. Activision responded shortly thereafter with a statement they sent to CharlieIntel, for example (via X)

In the statement, the company explains:

Like many around the world, we use a variety of digital tools, including AI tools, to empower and support our teams to create the best possible gameplay experiences for our players. Our creative process will continue to be led by the talented people in our studios.

However, with the statement, Activision could not calm the waters. One user quips: “Using AI to help developers create a higher-quality game is fine, but using it solely to increase profit margins while developers are being laid off and a cheaper-feeling game is released is bad.”

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Studio Ghibli is known for films like “Princess Mononoke” or “Spirited Away” and has a recognizable animation style. The hype around the imitation of the style via ChatGPT ultimately forced OpenAI to intervene: A new hype has forced OpenAI to take an unprecedented measure: adding a watermark

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How well do you know World of Warcraft? Prove your nerd knowledge in this quiz

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Are you true fans of World of Warcraft and know Azeroth inside out? Then this quiz should be no problem for you.

World of Warcraft is considered one of the largest MMORPGs of all time. This refers not only to the numerous expansions or the sheer size of the game world but also to its longevity. After all, WoW has been on the market for over 20 years and is still thriving.

Because the game has continued to grow, it can be difficult to stay up to date across all areas or keep all the information in your head. Every patch brings new storylines, as well as new items, raid bosses, mechanics, or brand new features, such as housing in just a few weeks.

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But maybe you are the born WoW expert or the most talented WoW specialist under Elune’s light? Then you should have no problems with our quiz and be able to answer the following 15 questions with ease.

WoW Quiz: 15 Questions about Azeroth and the best MMORPG of all

What kind of questions are they? The questions come from all possible areas of the game. They involve mechanics, innovations in various expansions, as well as questions about the story or hidden functions, and also special incidents within the community. Some of the questions are probably quite easy, while others are a bit trickier, and for some, you need to be well-versed in the subject.

Note: Once you click on an answer, it will be selected immediately. You will not be able to change your mind. If the quiz is not displayed for you, it could be due to an ad blocker. Please disable it for this page and reload.

If you enjoyed the quiz, please let us know in the comments how many questions you answered correctly and which questions stumped you. We would also appreciate it if you showed the quiz to your friends or guild members – then they can also prove how much they really know about Azeroth.
If you want to prove your knowledge even more, check out our big quiz on the Blood Elves.

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Where Winds Meet: Changing Hair Color – Here’s How

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Changing hair color in Where Winds Meet is not that easy. MeinMMO explains to you what you need to do to not have to stick with the black starting hair.

How can you change your hair color? The bad news first: Directly in the character editor at the beginning of the game, you cannot change your hair color at will. You have to start with the default black hair in Where Winds Meet. Only later can you change your hair color.

Once you have unlocked the in-game shop, you can purchase items that allow you to change your hair color.

How to change your hair color in Where Winds Meet

What you need: To dye your hair in Where Winds Meet, you must acquire one of the following two items:

  • With Inkshade Hair Dye, you can select basic, muted hair colors. The price is 50 pearls, which is approximately 80 euro cents. Alternatively, you can exchange the item for 5 Earth Essences,
  • With Timeless Hair Dye, you can choose vibrant, stronger colors. This item is only available in the drawing shop, and you need a Harmonious Core for it.

Go to the shop in the game and switch to the drawing shop directly under “highlighted”. This is the first highlighted button. Then switch to “Drawing” and find the timeless hair dye at the very bottom.

The Inkshade Hair Dye can be found at the very bottom in the “Earth Essence” tab or in the main tab “Items” in the drawing shop.

How to dye your hair:

  • Open the “Appearance” tab in the main menu and switch to the “Workshop” tab.
  • Here you can select the “Dyeing” section.
  • Now you can select the hairstyle you want to dye.
  • However, note that some hairstyles, including the starting hairstyles, cannot be dyed. Hairstyles that can be dyed are marked with a small multicolored icon.
  • After selecting the hairstyle you want to dye, choose “Basic Hair Color” (Inkshade Hair Dye) or “Advanced Hair Color” (Timeless Hair Dye).

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CoD Black Ops 7: M15 MOD 0 Build – This is how you should play the all-rounder

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The Assault Rifle M15 MOD 0 is a strong choice for multiplayer in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which is available to you from the start. We will show you 2 builds that you can use to play the rifle.

What kind of weapon is this? The M15 MOD 0 is a fully automatic assault rifle with balanced penetration, precision, and handling. The weapon has a standard magazine capacity of 30 rounds.

The weapon is available to you as a pre-made build as soon as you start the first round in the multiplayer of CoD: Black Ops 7. And from player level 4, you can equip the M15 MOD 0 in your armory.

CoD Black Ops 7: M15 MOD 0 – Meta Build

What kind of build is this? The M15 MOD 0 is according to wzstats.gg one of the best weapons for multiplayer. Below we will show you a setup that is considered a meta build for the assault rifle (as of November 14, 2025).

  • Sight: Lethal Tools ELO
  • Muzzle: RL -5.56 Brake
  • Underbarrel: Angled Ironhold Grip
  • Grip: Smuggled Goods Grip
  • Fire Modification: Buffer Springs

What makes the setup strong? The muzzle brake and grip provide better recoil control, while the underbarrel improves aiming stability and weapon movement when aiming. The buffer springs also enhance the horizontal and vertical recoil control of the assault rifle. For the sight, you can choose one that suits you best, or omit the sight and select a different attachment, such as a larger magazine.

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CoD Black Ops 7: M15 MOD 0 – Build with 8 Attachments

If you prefer to play with 8 attachments, you need to equip the wildcard “Gunslinger”. Otherwise, you have to limit yourself to 5. You will unlock the wildcard at player level 29.

The following 8 attachments are recommended:

  • Sight: Lethal Tools ELO
  • Muzzle: RL -5.56 Brake
  • Barrel: 20″ Delta-F2 Barrel
  • Underbarrel: Angled Ironhold Grip
  • Magazine: Backline-Flip Magazine
  • Grip: Contour Grip
  • Stock: Telescoping Stock
  • Fire Modifications: MFS 5.56 NATO Full Metal Jacket

What makes the setup strong? The barrel increases the projectile speed of the weapon, while the grip boosts the firing rate after sprinting. The stock increases your movement speed. The magazine allows you to reload faster. However, you can also choose a larger magazine if you want more bullets.

The fire modification “MFS 5.56 NATO Full Metal Jacket” is a prestige attachment that you unlock at prestige level 1 of the weapon. Alternatively, you can also equip the buffer springs again here.

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Blizzard adapts the designs from Diablo 4 for China, turning dark skeletons into clunky rock blocks

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 is launching soon in China, and as a result, there are some adjustments for the game on Chinese servers – especially in terms of visuals. Certain content is not well-received in China. The replacements, however, are quite disappointing.

In 2023, Blizzard and NetEase had a falling out. Consequently, almost all Blizzard titles were banned in China. Diablo 4, which was released in June 2023, was never launched in China.

Now, years later, the release in the land of the rising sun is finally coming, after the two companies have reconciled. On December 12, the official Chinese servers for Diablo 4 will go live. However, the game will look significantly different there.

This will be censored: In China, the treatment of the dead and spiritual themes in general is quite different from what we see in the West. Consequently, there is quite a bit of censorship, especially since Diablo deals with such dark themes.

One of the most prominent examples is the Walking Death, one of the world bosses in the game that regularly spawns on the world map. It is actually a huge skeleton that constantly tears itself apart. Not so in China:

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Other representations are also heavily altered, as wowhead has discovered:

  • Blood is represented merely as brown dust, even when it comes from animals.
  • The Hunter’s Penetrating Shot actually shows two skulls – in China, only two golden masks pierced by an arrow.
  • Although there are no images yet, it can be assumed that many enemies and the Necromancer’s minions will also be censored. How this will happen remains to be seen.

Blizzard is essentially “returning to its roots” with Diablo 4 and has created a dark atmosphere with the corresponding visuals, following the rather colorful Diablo 3. The Chinese client won’t see much of that.

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Many games look completely different in China

Diablo 4 is not the first Blizzard game to be censored for the Chinese market. The predecessor, Diablo 3, made similar adjustments. For example, skeletons in China wear clothing, while they are bare in the western version.

World of Warcraft also looks significantly different in parts. All undead models have flesh on their bones, including the playable race. Some bosses are suddenly “alive” again and no longer undead, and monstrosities become storm giants.

Even the famous “Path of Glory,” made from the crushed bones of all Draenei slaughtered during the Orc War in Draenor, is merely a paved road in China, rendering an entire quest pointless.

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On Reddit, many users are wondering why China has such a problem with this depiction. In a comment, it is stated that all Halloween items in stores depicting skeletons or similar come from China – but suddenly there are problems with the games.

It is, however, unlikely that this censorship will spill over to the West. After all, there are already models for the corresponding NPCs that are unlikely to be replaced. What the future holds remains to be seen, as Blizzard is currently heavily focused on the Chinese market: WoW Classic will primarily focus on China for a year – likely introducing “Classic+” thereafter

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A player is angry at ARC Raiders because he can only display 9 of his 600 ducks, and the community agrees with him: “Finally a legitimate demand”

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A player finds a problem in ARC Raiders that deeply troubles him: All the hard work on a special collection seems to be for nothing, as he can only display a fraction of this achievement. Even the community sides with him.

What is the Raider complaining about? The frustrated player shares a problem on Reddit that the developers of ARC Raiders need to fix as soon as possible: He collected over 600 rubber ducks, but he cannot display all of them in his base. In an attached screenshot, he shows that he can only place 9 on his shelf, a pitiful fraction of his impressive collection.

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Screenshot of the Raider with all his rubber ducks and the few he can display (Source: Reddit)

Instead of mocking the Raider’s misfortune, players can understand his frustration. His situation is not only unfortunate but also quite impressive: “I have so much respect for this madness” (Majinmagics from Reddit).

Here you can see the trailer for the community event in ARC Raiders, where you might also find things to start your own collection:

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Players Demand Justice for the Duck Collector

What are the rubber ducks in ARC Raiders good for? The small rubber duck can be found during exploration in ARC Raiders and sold for 1,000 credits – but many players would feel it’s too wasteful to sell it quickly.

The duck can be thrown to create a distraction, as it makes a small noise upon impact that could distract other players. Of course, you can also throw it directly at other players, which can be interpreted in different ways, as Biff3070 explains on Reddit: “Could be seen as a form of aggression. Use at your own risk.”

Since the rubber duck in the inventory is marked with a diamond icon, it can also simply be displayed in one’s own space – like the player from the Reddit post.

How does the community react to the player’s situation? Besides the various criticisms some Raiders have about the extraction shooter, it is precisely this player’s request that truly moves the community:

“When people said play how you want, you really took it to heart,” praises MongooseOne on Reddit, and Atown-Stadown also believes that the collector’s concern is finally a valid issue in the game that Embark should find a solution for: “Out of all the whiny, selfish, ridiculous requests in this subreddit, FINALLY there is a legitimate one.”

Other players are finally pleased to have seemingly found the reason why they themselves never come across rubber ducks: “So that’s why I haven’t seen a rubber duck in ages” (Crimsonmaddog44 on Reddit).

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These supportive words from other ARC Raiders are no longer a rarity in the game. The community reports many positive, wild, and also funny moments with other players who come across each other on the map. A similar encounter was witnessed in a Twitch stream where a streamer decided to show mercy to another player – but ultimately had to watch as the game wouldn’t let his new friend live: Twitch streamer wants to save a player in ARC Raiders whom he himself knocked out, but the AI has other plans

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In WoW, early access to your housing is starting soon, and a beloved content is returning

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 6 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. You can expect a new MMORPG that isn’t actually one, the first gameplay from the Horizon MMORPG, a look at housing in WoW, the return of a popular content, and more.

Highlights of the week:

What else happened? Where Winds Meet is not a true MMORPG, but it has an optional multiplayer mode that takes you into an MMO-like version of the world. We really enjoyed the open-world RPG in our preview test. So much that we are sure many of you will be playing! Useful tips and all the information for getting started can be found in our overview.

The gameplay trailer for Horizon Steel Frontiers:

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Big plans for Lost Ark, Throne and Liberty, and RuneScape

What happened with the major MMORPGs:

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What happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

  • With Halmgaard, a new 2D MMORPG has launched for PC, Mac, and Mobile. You can find the official website at halmgaard.com. For the Android version, go to play.google.com.
  • The spring festival has started in Lord of the Rings Online and runs until December 1, 2025. You can find all the event information at lotro.com.
  • Pax Dei addresses one of the biggest criticisms with the latest update from October 13 and brings an option to the servers to earn land tokens. You can find the patch notes for this and other innovations at playpaxdei.com.
  • The community of RuneScape has advocated for the treasure hunter to be removed from the game starting January 19, 2025, while many fundamental adjustments are set to arrive that will usher in a new era for RuneScape. You can find all the information at runescape.com.
  • In the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, the developers have released many new contents since the release. Now there’s finally a breather, but it doesn’t please all fans.
  • For Blade & Soul NEO, the November update has gone live, featuring new events and a Battle Pass, but also comprehensive class changes. You can find the patch notes at Steam.
  • On November 18, the new expansion of EVE Online, Catalyst, will be released. In a new video, the developers highlighted some of the new content, such as the new 2D map, carrier adjustments, and new ships. Check out YouTube.
  • With the Realm-Divided update, Albion Online is expecting extensive changes for faction warfare. What it is all about concerning faction fortresses, you can find out in a new preview at albiononline.com.
  • Star Trek: Unleashed is now live on consoles as well. The brand new story episode reunites you with the Borg Hugh and Seven of Nine. What else you need to know can be found at playstartrekonline.com.
  • The MMORPG oldie Entropia Universe continues to modernize. This week there was an update regarding the plans, focusing on things like the user interface and crafting on Steam.
  • MapleStory has received a new update, introducing the character Ren, new events, and quality of life improvements. You can find the patch notes at Steam.
  • Legend of Ymir has received an update that allows players from all regions to play together. Additionally, there are new events, servers, bosses, and more. You can find the patch notes at legendofymir.com.
  • Lineage 2 received a new update on November 12 with the Samurai class. You can find the patch notes at l2wiki.com.

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What happened with MMORPGs in development:

  • Publisher Kakao Games recently addressed the planned release windows for 9 projects set to launch in 2026. Included are: ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey.
  • Like Project Ghost, the new Warhammer MMORPG by Jackalyptic Games has also fallen victim to NetEase’s cost-cutting measures. The number of hopeful MMO projects for the future is steadily decreasing.
  • If you want to learn more about the end of the studio Fantastic Pixel Castle and the MMORPG project Ghost, check out the current developer podcast on YouTube.
  • The developers of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have introduced the new features of the next update scheduled to go live on November 19. Look forward to the Wildblood tribe, updates for Black Rose Keep, the wizard, and more. You can find the overview at pantheonmmo.com.
  • Project G is a new hack-and-slash MMORPG from Webzen that received a trailer this week. Where? On YouTube.
  • On the YouTube channel DeityVengy, scenes from Chrono Odyssey have gone live that are supposed to showcase some of the latest technical adjustments. Whether this material is official is unclear. According to the latest quarterly report from publisher Kakao Games, a beta for Chrono Odyssey is set to start early in 2026 (source: massivelyop.com).
  • Stars Reach has received a new update that brings the Govbot into the game, allowing planetary pioneers to build cities on new planets. Testers are now also able to become citizens of a planet. You can find the details at starsreach.com.
  • In Neverwinter, the harvester of nightmares is on the loose until December 4. You can find all the information about the event at playneverwinter.com.
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With that, we’ve summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What did you enjoy this week? What did you get annoyed about? Let us know in the comments. If you are looking for an overview of the history of online role-playing games, you will find it in this comprehensive special: The history of MMORPGs – From Habitat to Throne and Liberty, and everything that happened in between

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Pokémon GO Nature Zone 2025: All contents of Day 1 – What happens on Saturday

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In Pokémon GO starts the Nature Zone 2025. What does Saturday bring? We look at the contents of Day 1.

The Nature Zone 2025 begins on November 15 at 10:00 AM. The first day, which is Saturday, runs until 6:00 PM. Then it continues on Sunday, November 16.

In this article, you will find the brief overview of the contents of the first day. If you would prefer a comprehensive overview: Here is the big guide to the Nature Zone 2025.

But what does Saturday bring?

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GO Nature Zone 2025, Day 1: What happens on Saturday

Powerful Pokémon: The powerful Pokémon are especially strong specimens that you can encounter in the wild. They are difficult to catch but offer high levels and strong stats. On Saturday, you will encounter:

  • Knuddeluff
  • Galar-Gallopa
  • Despotar
  • Flunkifer
  • Absol
  • Golgantes
  • Silembrim
  • Barrikadax
  • Maskagato

All of them can be shiny. They are easier to catch with Safari Balls that you might find during the event, if you’re lucky.

Crypto Raids with Cresselia: Only on Saturday, you will meet Cresselia in the Crypto Raids. How to defeat Cresselia, you can read here.

Gigantamax Olangaar appears: You can encounter this Pokémon at power sources. Be prepared for a tough battle. The guide on how to defeat Gigantamax Olangaar can be found here.

New Pokémon: For the first time, the following will appear in Pokémon GO:

  • Bähmon
  • Pelzebub
  • Olangaar
  • Kosturso with Desert Outfit (only in 3-star raids)

You can encounter Bähmon in the wild and in 5 km eggs. You can obtain Pelzebub and Olangaar through their evolution or by defeating Gigantamax Olangaar. These Pokémon can be shiny.

New Shinies:

  • Bähmon
  • Olangaar
  • Brimova
  • Icognito W

Habitats: You can utilize the “Lurking Darkness” hour and “Imaginative Fairy” hour on Saturday, each bringing different Pokémon. They alternate every hour.

Bonuses: The following bonuses can be utilized during the event times if you play without a ticket.

  • up to 3 free raid passes at gyms
  • Collection limit for Dyna particles increased to 1,600
  • 3 snapshot surprises per day
  • more Pokémon on routes and additional buddy candies on routes (all day)
  • field research with event Pokémon as rewards

Exclusive Moves: Certain Pokémon will have exclusive moves during the Nature Zone. These are Galar-Gallopa, Guardevoir, Absol, Knakrack, Kosturso with Desert Outfit, Barrikadax, and Maskagato.

Ticket is active: There are additional bonuses if you purchase the ticket for 12.99 euros in the Pokémon GO shop. A detailed overview of the differences with ticket and without ticket is provided here for you.

Generally, the following applies with ticket:

  • increased shiny chance
  • Collection limit for Dyna particles increased to 3,200
  • more Dyna particles from power sources and from walking
  • 25% reduced costs for Dyna moves
  • up to 6 free raid passes at gyms
  • double catch candies
  • higher chance of 5 km eggs at PokéStops and gyms
  • halved hatching distance for eggs
  • lure modules last for 2 hours
  • 6 snapshot surprises per day
  • 6 special trades per day as well as halved stardust costs when trading (all day)

Special Research: There is a branched special research for the Nature Zone, during which you will also encounter Gigantamax Olangaar. However, this is only available with the event ticket.

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Preparing for the Event: There is a lot to do and catch during the Nature Zone 2025. If you want to know what to focus on and how to prepare for it, it is best to check here: This is how you prepare for the Nature Zone 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Find the Matriarch in ARC Raiders – Loot and best strategies to defeat the robot

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

The robots in ARC Raiders have received reinforcements, as you can now encounter the Matriarch – an armored behemoth with many deadly weapons. Here you will learn how to find the ARC, what strategies are best in battle, and what loot awaits you.

Where can I find the Matriarch? The Matriarch was introduced with Update 1.2.0 and is currently the largest ARC that the mechanical enemy faction has to offer – even larger than the Queen.

You can only encounter the beast when the Matriarch’s map event is active. Other than that, you have no chance of finding the robot. According to fans, the Matriarch can spawn on any map as long as the event is active.

It is only worth challenging the Matriarch if you are fully equipped, and currently, only one map offers enough cover for a confrontation without suffering major losses: the Dam Battlefields. The Matriarch always spawns at the break of the dam during the event, so you can’t miss her.

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How to fight the Matriarch and what weapons you should bring

What attacks does the Matriarch have? To efficiently eliminate the new enemy, you need to know what attacks the beast has. You should expect the following:

  • Homing Missiles
    • You will be marked and the Matriarch will launch a barrage of homing missiles that aggressively pursue you and can deal a lot of damage.
  • Gas Attacks
    • Gas grenades will be deployed at your locations via a mortar, hindering your stamina regeneration.
  • Flashbangs
    • Large white grenades will be deployed at your locations, detonating and making your screen flash white. You won’t be able to see anything for 3-5 seconds.

Besides that, the ARC also has an indestructible shield that blocks all your attacks. Fortunately, this is not permanently active. You will need to attack at specific times.

As if the attacks weren’t enough, the Matriarch occasionally calls in new units like wasps, hornets, rocket gunners, or bastions.

What weapons and items should I take with me? Important are armor-piercing weapons. These include:

  • The Hullcracker
  • The Jupiter
  • The Ferro
  • The Anvil

This ARC is heavily armored, so anyone wanting to deal damage needs something with high penetration capability.

Don’t skimp on useful items either. Grenades like the Wolfpacks are recommended for breaking the monster’s armor more effectively. You should also take large (blue) bandages and shield boosters, and maybe even a spare shield in case the current one breaks during use.

Ideally, you should fill your backpack ²⁄₄ with healing items, 1⁄4 with ammunition, and leave the rest for the subsequent loot.

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How you should fight against the Matriarch

What is the best strategy for the fight? Like the Queen, the Matriarch has many legs for movement. However, we advise against concentrating your fire on them. Instead, you should aim for the head of the ARC.

This is less armored, and once you have broken through the armor, the sensitive red core of the robot will be exposed, which can be detonated with well-aimed shots.

During your attacks, the ARC will bombard you with missiles. If you have chosen the map ‘Dam Battlefields’ for the fight, you don’t need to worry. The Matriarch will be at the break of the dam. You can find a spot on the elevation and seek cover behind the countless concrete supports of the surrounding buildings.

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At the break the Matriarch spawns
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With your high ground, you have a good overview of the battlefield

You can ignore the gas and flashbangs. They usually only pose a threat when you have enemy raiders around you.

One point you should not ignore are the Matriarch’s reinforcement units. Enemies like the rocket gunners can kill you faster than the largest ARC, so be careful and try to take them out as well.

Finally, after the Matriarch has been defeated, you should keep a close eye on the surrounding terrain. The ARC will send a wave of reinforcements at you shortly before it dies, and this includes a bastion unit. Ignoring this will likely lead to your demise.

What loot does the Matriarch drop? The most important loot from the Matriarch is the Matriarch Reactor. It is still unknown what fans need it for, but it is assumed to be important for crafting new weapons.

These were all the important details we could provide for the fight against the Matriarch. Do you have tactics or tips for players who still struggle with the boss fight? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. You can find more about ARC Raiders here: ARC Raiders: Recycle Cheat Sheet – So you know what to keep in your inventory

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New vampire RPG on Steam shows its great strengths for 30 minutes and proves what the developers learned from Witcher 3

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The Blood of Dawnwalker shows 30 minutes of new gameplay. The vampire RPG on Steam is developed by former developers of The Witcher 3 – and you can tell it by the game.

What kind of game is this? The Blood of Dawnwalker is a new open-world RPG developed by the studio Rebel Wolves, which consists partly of former developers from CD Projekt Red, including Konrad Tomaszkiewicz – Game Director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

In The Blood of Dawnwalker, you play as Coen. He is the Dawnwalker, which is what the game is named after: during the day a human, at night a powerful vampire. Coen wants to use his powers to save his family – but you only have 30 days in the game to do so.

In June 2025, the developers already showed 20 minutes of gameplay from The Blood of Dawnwalker. Now there are nearly 30 more minutes from the game to see. Once again, a quest is shown, which reveals the game’s greatest strength: the influence of the time of day on quests. Depending on whether it is currently day or night, different paths are open to you.

Here you can see a trailer for the game:

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A quest, many possibilities

What does the gameplay show? The quest is the same that was shown during the last gameplay reveal. However, at some points, different decisions are made, which changes its course. 

  • In the first half of the video, Coen is out during the day again. Upon arriving at the cathedral, he talks this time with another person who proposes a trade.
  • If Coen finds the missing janitor of the cathedral, he gets to read a book in the library. There might be something about a lost crypt that he is searching for.

Coen then sets out on a search and finds a monster in front of him. It likes to teleport away from the fight and strikes wildly at him, making it quite difficult to hit. After the battle, Coen resurrects one of the dead in the room and learns that the monster was the missing janitor.

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Coen has access to magic only as a human, as explained in the video: If we had been there at night, we wouldn’t have been able to resurrect the dead. Thus, we wouldn’t have found out that the monster was the missing janitor.

Back at the quest giver, Coen reports his findings and is allowed to enter the library. The developers then show how the quests could have unfolded at night:

  • Instead of diving into the vampires holding a ceremony in the cathedral at night like in the previous gameplay, he can also sneak past them.
  • With his vampire abilities, Coen can get into the library this way, but only at night. There, he also finds the information he needs to locate the crypt he is searching for. However, on his way there, he has to fight past some guards.

Developers build on the strengths of The Witcher 3

You can tell the game has the legacy of The Witcher 3:

  • Quests and decisions also play a significant role here, sometimes even more than in The Witcher 3. There, the time of day rarely made a difference; here, it opens up entirely new paths and closes others.
  • Atmosphere and music evoke the same feeling of a dark fantasy world, and especially the soundtrack clearly reminds of The Witcher 3.
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Is there already a release date? No, it is still only known that the release will be in 2026. There is no exact date yet.

At gamescom 2025, The Blood of Dawnwalker was still the “biggest” game presented to MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus. While AAA games were surprisingly absent from the event, the fair provided ample room for niche titles – a trend he personally approves of: If the gaming trend of the coming years follows the gamescom 2025, a great time awaits us.

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Players of ARC Raiders help a stranger to the elevator, but a Twitch streamer ruins the beautiful moment

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A player requested escort in ARC Raiders because he wasn’t bleeding out due to an item, but he was not rewarded for his ordeal.

How was the stranger helped? A player in ARC Raiders noticed unknown players with a friendly “Hello Raider” and asked them to accompany him to the extraction point.

The player explained that he was using a special augment: the loot mark 3 with a perk that regenerates the Raider’s health by up to 75% when he doesn’t move while incapacitated.

The bleeding Raider can crawl to an extraction point if he periodically stops to regenerate health. However, he cannot defend himself against threats like the ARCs or other players and is therefore dependent on help.

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How was the beautiful moment ruined? The players responded to the injured stranger’s request and escorted him to the nearest extraction point. For several minutes, the Raider crawled on the ground toward the saving elevator as the group grew larger. Eventually, 6 players gathered around the crawling stranger and accompanied him.

The Irish streamer AaronTheLoco documented the Raider’s ordeal on Twitch. He was one of the first to accompany the injured Raider on his journey, but he was also the one who ruined the beautiful moment and brought about a dramatic ending.

As the Raider crawled the last inches into the elevator, the streamer drew his weapon and shot him in the back. Therefore, he crawled all that way for nothing, as instead of returning safely to Speranza, he ultimately lost his loot.

Here you can see a compilation of the action in a clip on TikTok:

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Streamer criticized for ruining everything

This is how the community reacts: AaronTheLoco shared the clip on various platforms like X and TikTok. While some users find the streamer’s action funny and see it as entertaining content, part of the community expresses clear criticism of the streamer for his betrayal of the stranger Raider.

Some users comment that it would have been a cool video, but the ending ruined it. Many would have preferred a video that shows the cohesion of the community.

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Can incapacitated Raiders really extract? Yes, you can extract at any time as long as you are incapacitated but not dead. If you make it into an elevator before you completely bleed out, you successfully extract and do not lose your gear or loot.

You can even operate the console inside the elevator while you are incapacitated, so it heads to Speranza. Alternatively, the elevator will also return to the hideout on its own after a certain period. For even more helpful tips on ARC Raiders, check out MeinMMO: ARC Raiders: 8 beginner tips you should know by release

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„This is like a damn cheat code” – Players agree on who the most annoying champion in LoL is right now

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League of Legends regularly releases new champions. The first new addition in 2025 was a mage, who was deemed too strong by many players. After some nerfs and adjustments, she is still hated by the community.

Which champion is it? The first new champion of 2025 was Mel Medarda. You might have met her in the Netflix series Arcane before she arrived in the Summoner’s Rift. From the release, she was incredibly strong and was nerfed after just two days.

Players definitely did not want to see the new mage and brought Mel to a ban rate record of almost 80%. In November 2025, Mel had the highest ban rate among over 170 champions with 40% and is ranked 15th among the most played champs.

The latest champion is called Zaahen and received a trailer at Worlds 2025:

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The trailer of the new champion of League of Legends showcases his abilities in action

What makes Mel so unpopular? The unpopularity of the mage has several reasons. Mainly, it is due to her abilities and how easy they are to use for the effect they bring.

Mel has a strong attack ability that is hard to dodge. Additionally, she throws a magical orb, holding opponents in the inner area and slowing them in the outer area. Her passive ability allows her to debuff her enemies and ultimately execute them. Her ultimate is no joke either, as every opponent with a debuff receives devastating damage.

However, the biggest thorn in the players’ side is her shield. For a short while, Mel becomes invulnerable and fires abilities back at the opposing champs.

The community finds Mel just annoying

What do players say about the mage? The Reddit user Subjctive tried Mel for the first time after seeing Faker play her. He referred to her as “a damn cheat code” and pointed out why she feels like cheating:

The execution of the passive ability also works on minions, making it very easy for the player to secure crucial last hits for a gold advantage. The laning phase is also very simple with Mel because every ability has decent range, and with the shield, she is protected from attacking champions. Furthermore, Subjctive writes that Mel is only fun when you play her yourself.

Another user describes Mel as Yuumi of the mid lane. Yuumi is also a disliked champ, as the support cat simply sits on her teammate’s shoulder and bombards you with annoying abilities.

Tunivor believes that Mel’s shield is a crime against humanity. He is particularly shocked by the reflecting of abilities, as they do not fly randomly but have auto-aim towards the original source of the spell.

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Finally, we saw a pro Mel at Worlds 2025. Even the LoL god Faker played her and was able to inspire players to try her out. If you want to get better at League of Legends, we have 5 tips for you from Faker himself: 5 tips from the LoL god Faker himself that will help you improve in the game

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Metashi reveals who will leave empty-handed at the big WoW event on Twitch: “There will be drama”

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Starting from December 27, 2025, the big Twitch event will take place in World of Warcraft Classic. The streamers Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller, Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe, and Giacomo “Metashi12” Gaviria are planning the event and have brainstormed ideas and names they want to have in the past weeks. Even now, there is ongoing discussion about the participants, and Metashi believes that not everyone can be invited.

What kind of event is this? In recent weeks, the Twitch streamer Metashi has shared new information and ideas about the planned WoW event. A hardcore guild of Twitch streamers is to be created, who will play WoW Classic together. Each Twitch streamer will only have one attempt with their character; if they die, they are out.

A number of content creators have been asked or have inquired whether they can participate. Twitch streamer MontanaBlack seemed disappointed that he had not been asked yet.

The anticipation for the event is high within the Twitch scene and community. It doesn’t matter whether the individual is a professional or a beginner in WoW. Nevertheless, Metashi and his colleagues reserve the right to not want certain people to participate and not to invite them.

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Certain streamers are to be excluded from the WoW event

Who is not allowed to participate? When asked by his Twitch chat about further participants, Metashi initially said: “So there will actually be a bit of drama. I have to say that honestly, but we will try to manage it as best as we can.” (Source: YouTube from minute 00:20).

The Twitch streamer continues, stating that he has been streaming WoW for 7 years and would know everyone who streams the game. If someone new starts playing the game, he would always engage with that person.

This has led him to know exactly who he wants to have and who not. He explains that there are “a certain type of people that often stream WoW, who are not really an asset for any events”.

This would be due to their behavior and what is said in the stream, but also their treatment of others. There are enough people who would then not be invited to the WoW event. Also, WoW streamers with a problematic history would not be invited; the event is simply too important to him and others for that.

An exclusion, Metashi continues, is their decision and it would not be missed if certain streamers did not participate. The Twitch streamer then states: “It’s not like we have a duty to invite every person who fucking streams WoW. (…) It’s also our right to say ‘We do not want to invite that person’.” (Source: YouTube from minute 01:55). Behind the scenes, some names have already been discussed regarding whether they should be invited or not.

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Some participants for the WoW event are already set. For one participating Twitch streamer, Metashi is particularly eager to see him die in the game, as he has already talked big about the game. You can read more about this on MeinMMO: Streamer plans big WoW event on Twitch, reveals who he wants to see die in the game

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15 years after Fallout: New Vegas, a dangerous faction returns in season 2, but the series has to explain how that can even be possible.

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The 2nd season of Fallout shows in trailers that once again many elements of the games find their way into the series. A dangerous faction will likely play an important role, threatening the entire wasteland.

Which faction is it? Also in the first long trailer for the 2nd season of Fallout, members of Caesar’s Legion can again be seen. The faction was a central part of the game Fallout: New Vegas, which seems to be a significant source of inspiration for the new season.

The Legion is not just another faction trying to assert its goals; it is a significant threat that relies on the Roman Empire and could become a major problem in season 2.

You can watch the new trailer for the 2nd season of Fallout here:

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A nasty dictator who loved the Roman Empire a bit too much

What is Caesar’s Legion? The faction was founded by Edward Sallow, who was once a member of the Followers of the Apocalypse. During a mission, he was captured by the Blackfoot tribe. To prevent his death, he helped the tribe with tactics from the Roman Empire. Before his capture, he found books about the Roman Empire and studied them extensively.

Through his tactics, the Blackfoot tribe was able to defeat other tribes, and Sallow gradually became the leader, who thereafter called himself Caesar. He conquered other tribes, integrated them into his group, and killed those who resisted. His goal: He wants to conquer the New California Republic.

To carry out his campaign, he relies on certain cornerstones:

  • All conquered tribes must submit to his principles and the beliefs of the Legion to create loyal warriors
  • He rules as a totalitarian dictator and eliminates anyone who does not wish to be led by him
  • For the peace, a homogeneous culture and society must emerge
  • Under his leadership, the individual has value only as a worker for the Legion
  • Technology is frowned upon because, according to Caesar, humanity can only grow through hardship

The warriors of the Legion must undergo harsh training, and in war, Caesar relies not only on a hierarchical structure and troop strength; he also attempts to psychologically attack his opponents with cruel deeds.

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The series could explain what happened after New Vegas

What happened to Caesar’s Legion? In 2282, there was a final and second battle at Hoover Dam (the first was lost by the Legion in 2277). The fate of the region and the entire Mojave wasteland lies with the player and the decisions they make throughout the game.

If one chooses to side with the Legion, one saves Caesar from a tumor. This allows them to conquer the wasteland together with the faction.

However, if the player decides to fight against Caesar’s Legion and even kills the leader, it must be explained what happened between the game and the series. The series takes place in 2297, 15 years after the second battle at Hoover Dam.

Thus, the question for the 2nd season is whether the Legion has rebuilt itself, ruled the Mojave wasteland for 15 years, or if a new Legion has formed. An important part of the Legion seems to be a new character in the series, portrayed by Macaulay Culkin.

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However, the series does not necessarily have to address the events of the game; it could also diverge and create an alternative version of the Legion. Another highlight in the 2nd season of Fallout will likely be the Deathclaw: One of the strongest creatures in Fallout Season 2 existed before the apocalypse and was supposed to replace human soldiers

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