There is a trick in Battlefield 6 to safely blow up tanks, but you must neglect your actual task for it.
How can you safely eliminate enemy tanks? In Battlefield 6, there is the scout drone again, a small flying drone that you can equip and control as a gadget when playing as the scout. You can use this drone to eliminate enemy tanks.
Battlefield veterans surely already know the trick.
First, you need to combine the drone with C4 explosives. Go to the drone control and hover it near your soldier. Then exit the drone and equip your C4. You now have to attach this to your drone. It’s best to attach at least three C4s, as one is not enough to blow up a tank that hasn’t taken damage yet. Fly the prepared drone into the tank and detonate the C4. Voilà, tank destroyed.
However, keep in mind that the drone’s battery depletes much faster once the C4 is attached. So, only use this method when an enemy tank is nearby. And don’t forget, you have to detonate the C4 manually. The crash of the drone is not enough.
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Why isn’t this actually your task? The scout is primarily for reconnaissance, as the name suggests. The drone is an incredibly powerful tool to provide your team with a lot of intel on enemy positions and gadgets, especially since it features thermal vision.
If you use the drone to blow up a tank, you won’t have another one available initially. You will have to respawn or start your drone’s regeneration at a supply crate.
Also, you actively forgo other scout gadgets that can also help reveal enemy units for the C4. Overall, the destruction of vehicles primarily falls to the engineer.
How else can you destroy tanks? Normally, vehicles do not trigger the mines of their own team. However, with the UAV drone, it is possible to blow up enemy mines. You can use this to destroy a tank with your own team’s mines. Simply detonate the enemy mines when a tank is standing on them.
Alternatively, you can build a good old C4 jeep. Stick the explosives to the car, race into the enemy tank, jump out of the vehicle just before the crash, and detonate the C4 attached upon contact – this strategy, however, is anything but safe.
If you prefer to eliminate tanks the traditional way, the engineer is equipped with plenty of tools to turn the steel colossus into a pile of scrap metal. Which gadgets are best suited for this, you can find out on MeinMMO: Battlefield 6: Destroying tanks – The best loadout against vehicles
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Many know it: You invest a lot of time and effort into your character in New World: Aeternum, then a helmet hides the well-considered visage. We show you how to hide the annoying helmet and how to customize the appearance of your equipment.
How can you hide the helmet? The function with which you can hide your helmet is somewhat hidden. You find it by following this path:
Open your inventory
Go to the equipment slot where the currently equipped helmet is located
Then select the “Change skin” field
Then go to the “Hide headgear” field
Your values are not affected by this, the helmet will simply become invisible.
Here you can hide the helmet.
Can you adjust the character’s appearance later? Unfortunately, this is currently not possible. There is no barber or items with which you can redesign your avatar. So think carefully at the beginning whether you are satisfied with your appearance.
However, the situation is different with your equipment. How you can adjust your appearance in that regard and what options you have, you can read here.
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Adjust Appearance – How to Change the Skins of Your Equipment
How can you customize the skins? Basically, you proceed in a similar way to hiding your helmet. Open your inventory and go to the piece of equipment you want to adjust. Then go to the “Change skin” button and select the appearance you want to apply over your currently equipped gear.
You can unlock skins either in the game itself or in the shop for real money and then apply them using the option.
You cannot adjust your visage anymore, but you can dye armor.
Additionally, you have the option to dye your equipment. To do this, simply go to the desired item and select “Dye item”. Then you can dye your pieces of equipment and toggle the colors individually on or off.
Some may also be looking for a strong and useful build for PvE or PvP. With the various weapons and abilities, there is a huge selection of combinations in New World. Therefore, we have compiled the best weapons you should acquire: New World Tier List: The best weapons for PvE and PvP in 2025
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The interest in New World is currently higher than it has been in a long time. But what can fans expect after the current season 10? Data miners have now found new hints of an exciting mode.
What kind of mode is this? On Reddit, the discovery by a data miner is making the rounds regarding a possible battle royale mode for New World. The goal of the new PvP content: to be the last survivor. What else can be gleaned from the discovery:
Players start with a basic equipment set of sword, shield, bow, and standard gear.
By finding loot chests and defeating other players, one can obtain better equipment. The more dangerous the location of the chest, the better the items. Additionally, buffs can be found.
Before the start of the match, players have 20 to 30 seconds to reach their desired starting position.
32 players participate in the mode.
The duration of a match is expected to be around 20 minutes.
There is supposed to be a ring of death that closes in 5 stages.
The later the death in a match, the better the reward at the end.
Many of these parameters remind of major battle royale predecessors such as Fortnite or PUBG, which have enjoyed immense popularity for many years.
Important: This is a purported discovery by data miners that has not yet been officially confirmed. And even if the battle royale concept is real, it does not mean that the mode will appear in exactly this form.
New World is currently very popular; we analyze the current success:
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“No way, this can’t be true!”
How does the community react to the discovery? Although the past PvP-focused seasons have not been particularly successful, many players are excited about the idea of a battle royale mode for New World. Here’s a selection:
Meekin93 writes on Reddit: “I think this would work because New World focuses on action combat. Just the possibility to play another form of PvP would be a welcome change for some people.”
Neither_Magazine_958 is completely thrilled on Reddit: “No way, this can’t be true! As a relatively new player, I’ve always wanted this, but I never thought it would actually become a reality.”
K4hid praises the developers on Reddit: “As an old player who just came back, I have to say that the new management seems to be doing a great job. From a mode like Capture the Flag to Battle Royale, along with new content, zones, and system overhauls – they seem very active and want to bring more variety and activities to the game, which is great.”
Others would wish for another mode inspired by Guild Wars 2 or Dark Age of Camelot.
wildwasabi expresses the wish on Reddit: “I would honestly love it if they made an interpretation of GW2’s WvWvW. Just that you play the 3 factions. A separate PvP map with 3 sides, fortresses to conquer, and plenty of action. That would fit perfectly with the game and give everyone a sense of war.”
MrMothball is immediately reminded of a classic: “Dark Age of Camelot enters the chat.”
One player admits that this has been discussed multiple times in Q&A sessions and that the developers do not want to implement such a 3-factions mode. For McTaterskins, this is on Reddit “a shame.” Do you think the same?
The Thanos in the Marvel movies is quite a nasty guy. But his worst deeds are not found in the MCU. Even when he seems to be doing something good, he brings chaos to Earth.
What has Thanos done? In the MCU, Thanos appears as a pretty evil villain. Even though he allegedly wants to save the universe, he creates dictatorships and destruction on many planets. But that’s nothing compared to comic Thanos. On one hand, he has no (allegedly) honorable goal, he just wants to impress a woman, on the other hand, he is quite malicious and often acts just for the fun of despair.
Why was that evil? In the comic, the Cosmic Ghost Rider tells us a short story that begins with Thanos helping an old lady across the street. But the Ghost Rider introduces the story with warning words: A story that is not for the faint-hearted. A story so terrifying, so frightening, so petrifying with horror.
Thanos helps the grandma, says a few nice words and the woman thanks him. All the people around are incredibly scared of the villain. But why did the nasty Thanos do that?
When Thanos helps the lady across the street, he stops a bus in which Stephanie Kircher is sitting. She was supposed to be responsible for curing diseases, ending world hunger, and stopping inequality, but because Thanos delayed the bus, she never met the person who initiated it.
Because of the butterfly effect, Stephanie lived a completely normal life, but as she aged, she became more frustrated because she hadn’t achieved anything special. But Thanos did not only ensure that despair remained on Earth; he also rubbed it in Stephanie’s face.
As she lay dying, the villain visited her and showed her everything she could have achieved. So Thanos not only destroyed the lives of many people on Earth, he reveled in the fact that he stole one person’s life.
Why does Thanos do such things? If you’ve only seen the MCU movies, you don’t know that Thanos in the comics is often evil just for the sake of being evil. He often has no great motivation; he just wants to spread despair, not just among the heroes.
Moreover, he often acts sadistically. There is the version King Thanos who has killed almost everything in the universe. Although he is the ruler of everything, there is nothing except the Hulk, whom he keeps on a leash, and the Cosmic Ghost Rider (via Marvel Database).
In the comic series Thanos: Rising (2013), he kills countless children because he is searching for his son (via SlashFilm).
The new free-to-play shooter on Steam from publisher Tencent Games takes you into the world of Lovecraft and offers a fight against aliens of all kinds. As a team, you shoot your way through nightmarish monsters and must fetch an artifact.
Which game is being referred to? “Rules of Engagement: The Grey State” is the new PvPvE game that aims to give you – in addition to a classic shooter experience – an alien nightmare.
The game appears to be a mix of the Lovecraft universe, the design of the PS5 game Returnal, and the horror of the Alien franchise. In its gameplay, Grey State Studios relies on the tried-and-true “Capture the Flag” method and sends you as a group into the horrific alien events.
Here you can see the announcement trailer for “Rules of Engagement: The Grey State”:
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A new shooter throws you into the Lovecraft universe
Entering the alien battle as a group of four
How does the game work? As one of four player types – called Striders – you can either go solo or with up to three teammates in search of a coveted artifact – only this time instead of a fedora and whip, it’s filled with bullets and body armor. Three of the four classes are already known:
Sledge, an unstoppable juggernaut who carves his way through with a shield and hammer.
Pyro, a chaotic pyromaniac who controls the battlefield with fire and gas.
Phantom, a nimble assassin who strikes from the shadows with utmost precision.
The fourth player type remains under wraps. By the way, the game is played in the unstable and titular dimension “The Grey State.” This dimension is too dangerous for humanity, but contains exactly those valuable artifacts.
During the course of the game, the Striders will have to search for equipment and decide according to the developers: early extraction for limited rewards or hope for even greater gains and reach the artifact. The studio emphasizes that a good sense of strategy and careful character development should lead to success.
What is the roadmap for the shooter? “Rules of Engagement: The Grey State” is set to release in 2026 for PC and can already be added to your wishlist on Steam. It has also been announced that the shooter will be developed further in the long term – with regular content updates, adjustments to gameplay, and a “fair” free-to-play model with only cosmetic items in the in-game shop.
What do you think about the announcement and the alien horror of “Rules of Engagement”? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. If you’re generally interested in scary sci-fi shooters, you might also get lost in the gameplay trailer of Saros. The game by the Returnal creators is set to release on March 26, 2026: “Look, Mom, that’s me” – Actor proudly shows on TikTok that he is now an action hero in a PS5 game.
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When New World was released in September 2021, it attracted huge crowds of players. However, the initial hype quickly faded. Now, a major update has breathed new life into the MMORPG. MeinMMO author Nicole also took a look – and since then, she accidentally plays nothing else.
The announcement of New World with its open world, dark fantasy setting, and stylish graphics immediately grabbed my attention back then. I was really eager to try out the MMORPG.
Other representatives of the genre just never managed to fully engage me: World of Warcraft felt too outdated visually, The Elder Scrolls Online looked better but didn’t hold my interest for long. My highlight there was fishing, and that probably says it all about my connection to TESO.
Who is writing here? Nicole spends a large part of her free time in various video game worlds and enjoys trying out new games, including in the MMO and MMORPG sector. She’s not an expert in the field – but she participates with a lot of fun and motivation. Besides that, she’s primarily active in Diablo 4 and shooters (Call of Duty, Battlefield 6), but she also really enjoys simulation games where she sells products, renovates houses, or cooks delicious meals – basically a lot of things for which she lacks certain skills in real life.
In September 2021, it finally happened: New World celebrated its launch, over 913,000 players started into the MMORPG (according to SteamDB), and eventually, I also arrived in the game after spending some hours minutes in character creation.
Exhaustingly long travel times, slow content, yawn
Wandering aimlessly through the open world, I completed quests, collected resources, and ran … well, I ran a lot. Because: Back then, there were no mounts. I managed to accumulate about 155 play hours, but New World and I had no future together.
At least not at that time. And out of those 155 hours, I probably spent a good 55 hours on the endless paths of the map, hoping for a little speed boost.
The content eventually simply bored me. Although there are various areas with increasing difficulty levels – including quests, small and large storylines, and new resources. But the eternal loop of leveling up, questing, new area, leveling up again, and questing became monotonous quickly.
And on top of that, these travel times. Every quest involved a lot of planning. Should I really take this long journey to walk into this area? What could I accomplish along the way to make it worthwhile? And why am I doing all of this anyway? Eventually, the air was out. Many others felt similarly and the player numbers of New World dropped rapidly.
The announcement of Season 10 in New World made me quite curious:
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Many changes, Season 10, and a horse brought me back
Shortly after, I read about the big update for Season 10, and just the new area with werewolves, vampires, and eerie regions that thematically fit Halloween perfectly made me curious. I had also already heard that there are finally mounts.
So I started anew, created a fresh character, chose the Occultist as my archetype this time, with a fire staff as my primary weapon and … I was already quite overwhelmed again.
The map feels livelier than ever before
The difference from before is that there are plenty of players who have a lot of knowledge about the mechanics, the locations, quests, and crafting. In the global chat, you get an answer to almost every question, and companies regularly seek new members. Individual players offer support via direct message. You can tell: Players are knowledgeable and eager to help, especially newcomers and returners.
There is a lot happening in the cities, with people playing instruments everywhere. And the events in the open world are well attended. This makes the world feel very lively and colorful overall. And I have a strong desire to just go with the flow.
In the game, I initially clicked through the menu. Suddenly, there was a completely new section named “Season.” At the start of New World, there were no seasons; they were only introduced in March 2023, about a year and a half later (via New World Wiki). This means specifically: Every three months there are new content, rewards, and quests.
There is thus finally a lot to do, plus loot that I can earn if I play actively and a lot. And that even if I have no desire for PvP or group content. Exactly what I wish for in such a game.
By the way, what New World has been doing right from the beginning is the sound design. Whether in combat or while chopping wood: Everything sounds rich, authentic, and simply good. The rewarding sound when completing quests provides an additional dopamine boost.
The music is also a highlight. It atmospherically accompanies players through Aeternum without being intrusive. I spent countless hours just wandering through the landscapes, gathering resources and listening to the music. In total, I played around 45 hours in 5 days. And I am quite sure that this time it will not stop there.
If you are like me and have lost sight of the game back then: Give it a second chance. If you already own New World, only a download stands between you and a fresh adventure in Aeternum. The world not only looks beautiful with its different regions, but it also feels livelier than ever before.
The DLC that normally costs around 30 euros, is now included with the main game – and thus also the mounts. So you are not (anymore) plagued by the terrible travel times, but can explore the map comfortably on a mount. In addition to fresh, seasonal content, there is currently also a Halloween event. You have until October 26 to earn spooky rewards.
Today is the day and Pokémon Legends: Z-A is released for Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. With the game comes one of the most important questions in all Pokémon games: Which of the three starters should you choose? We are here to help you with a quiz.
Pokémon fans rarely have a neutral opinion when it comes to choosing one of the three starter Pokémon. But in many cases, the decision is not that easy, either because you can’t decide, or simply don’t know which Pokémon fits you best.
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the selection consists of the Water-type Pokémon Karnimani, the Grass-type Pokémon Endivie, and the Fire-type Pokémon Floink – all solid candidates that make the decision quite difficult, and each would be delighted to travel with you.
If you still don’t know which of the three starters you want as your first companion in the game, we can help you with this decision. If you want a Pokémon that matches your personality, we have created a quiz to find the suitable starter for you.
Here you see the trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where Karnimani, Endivie, and Floink are waiting for you:
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A Starter that Shares Your Own Personality
How the quiz works: In the quiz, you’ll find 10 questions about your trainer experience, as well as your preferences in everyday life. It’s not about Pokémon knowledge, but purely how you would act in potential situations, how you like to spend your time, or what you prefer when given a choice.
Thus, the quiz is suitable not only for experienced Pokémon trainers but also for those who want to become one.
You can find the quiz here, hopefully, it can help you with your decision or show you which of the three Pokémon you resemble the most:
What are your Pokémon personality results? The three starters not only differ by their type but also have very different traits and personalities.
Karnimani:
Pokédex entries of the second game generation:“Its strong jaws can crush anything. Even its trainer must be careful around it. It’s small but tough and strong. It doesn’t hesitate to attack anyone who comes too close. This little snapper bites everything that moves. Never turn your back on it.” (Source: PokéWiki)
Endivie:
Pokédex entries of the second game generation:“A sweet scent comes from the leaf on its head. It is calm and likes to lie in the sun. With its aromatic leaves, it can measure temperature and humidity. Using the leaf on its head, it finds warm spots.” (Source: PokéWiki)
Floink:
Pokédex entries of the fifth game generation:“Quickly dodges opposing attacks and shoots flames from its snout. If it catches a cold, only pitch-black smoke comes out instead of fire. Floink loves to eat roasted nuts. However, it sometimes unintentionally burns them out of sheer excitement.” (Source: PokéWiki)
Are you satisfied with your result? Or will you choose a completely different Pokémon as your starter? Feel free to let us know in the comments below this article.
MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes connects many beautiful memories with the anime and manga of Naruto, but he still cannot understand the handling of the series’ best villain years later.
Which villain is being referred to? Like many people my age, I followed Naruto as a child on RTL 2 and was excited with each new episode. What stuck with me the most was the Chūnin Selection Exam, especially the forest. Because this was where Orochimaru made his first real appearance.
To this day, his fight against Sasuke and Naruto gives me goosebumps. I will never forget his snake attacks, combined with his melting face and the fantastic soundtrack. Even the cool Sasuke had no chance against the enemy that seems to have come from a horror movie.
Later, he destroys half the village in a plot and kills the Hokage, the strongest ninja of the village, with zombie Hokages. Orochimaru was a villain that people feared. In addition, there were his terrible experiments.
But then Naruto Shippūden came, and Orochimaru’s great potential was not fulfilled.
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From the evil scientist to an unimpressive side character
What happened to Orochimaru? On April 23, 2009, Naruto Shippūden premiered on RTL 2 (source: fernsehserien.de). After Sasuke’s escape at the end of the first Naruto series, of course, one wondered how the ninja, and especially Orochimaru, who wanted to use Sasuke as a vessel, was doing.
And the arc wasn’t actually that bad. Orochimaru’s lab has its own atmosphere, and his fight with the Four-Tails Naruto was exciting. But after that, hardly anything was done with Orochimaru. He was brought back in the war to revive other characters, but all of his horror aura had vanished.
Orochimaru worked well because he acted solely out of a sense of self-optimization. Even though he looked like a human, one could only vaguely perceive him as a real person. The snake as his animal also fit with that. Orochimaru was the crazy scientist who showed no sympathy for anyone.
Naruto as an anime has always tended to give villains a comprehensible motivation. It started with Zabuza and continued with Pain and Obito. Orochimaru was like the antithesis to that. Almost the only one for whom Naruto’s clichéd Talk no Jutsu would not work.
That he remains part of the story to observe Sasuke? That’s a waste of the character, who could have simply been taken out by Sasuke. It’s particularly regrettable because he is so different from other Naruto villains.
Orochimaru could have been one of the best anime villains of all time
What made Orochimaru so special? Orochimaru is driven by self-optimization. He wants to learn all jutsus and find the optimal vessel. This distinguishes him from the other villains in the series, who pursue noble goals on paper.
That’s why his appearance in Naruto Classic is so effective. His past doesn’t matter, and he not only teaches the characters within the anime to fear. Orochimaru loses that presence at the latest when he loses to Sasuke.
In the great war, he is only there for one thing: to resurrect the Hokage. Absurd is his reasoning, which only refers to Sasuke. This turns Orochimaru, who previously did everything for his goal, into a boring side character.
The biggest nonsense happens at the end of the series, though. In the anime, there is the wedding of Naruto and Hinata. Not only is Orochimaru, a ninja who has done the most horrible things, free. He is also invited to the wedding and causes all sorts of nonsense in the village. He even seems to still be conducting experiments.
This not only makes Orochimaru look like a fool, but also the entire village of Konoha and the Hokage. If you deal with extreme crimes like that, I would no longer take Konoha seriously as a neighboring country.
Naruto Shippūden unfortunately could not fulfill the potential of many characters. Most people probably think of Rock Lee right away. But with Orochimaru, it pains me especially because he has one of the best appearances I have seen in an anime. To this day, I get goosebumps when he appears or fights against the Hokage in Naruto Classic. But that’s exactly why my anger is still so great. His fight against the Hokage is also one of the best fights from Naruto
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A hotfix has drastically changed the balance of World of Warcraft Legion Remix. DPS characters, as well as healers, are now in a much better position.
In WoW Legion, there is one thing that is not present, which is rampant everywhere in Azeroth: Tank shortage. This has a pretty simple reason, because tanks are completely overpowered in Legion Remix. Any class that can be a tank should also be played as a tank. This way, you deal almost the same damage as DPS characters, but can withstand much more.
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What has been changed? In a hotfix, Blizzard significantly improved all DPS and healer specializations in Legion Remix early on the morning of October 16, 2025. All artifact weapon bonuses now cause 20% more damage and healing for DPS and healer characters. In other words: For all non-tanks, the bonuses from the artifact weapons are now significantly more effective and provide stronger benefits.
Big buffs for artifact weapons in WoW Legion Remix
What has changed in detail? In addition to the direct improvements for healers and DPS, there are also some balance changes to the properties of artifact weapons. Because some were simply too weak and were never used. These adjustments are new:
Call of the Legion
Infernal Harbingers deal less damage in melee.
The Infernal Leap of the Infernal Harbinger deals more damage.
Infernal Soul Harvest deals more damage.
Naran’s Disk
Catching the disk increases the damage of further throws per catch by 50% (formerly 30%).
Lich Avengers
The damage dealt has been increased by 50%.
The healing triggered has been increased by 20%.
Verdict of the Defender
The damage dealt has been increased by 50%.
The healing triggered has been increased by 20%.
Strength of the High Mountain
The percentage of damage taken converted into soul strength has been increased to 10% at rank 1 (formerly 5%) and to 15% at rank 3 (formerly 11%). Each additional rank from or above 4 grants an additional 3%.
Why did Blizzard change this? That Blizzard has given all healers and DPS characters in Legion Remix such a strong buff has clear reasons. The current meta, especially in the “Mythic+” area, but also in most raids, consists of groups that are 100% tanks. There is virtually no reason to switch to a DPS or healer specialization. The same previously applied in heroic world mode, where tanks had a much better time.
Due to the changes, it should now be worth trying out a different specialization more often. So if you have never deviated from being a tank, consider switching your specialization – you could be positively surprised. The changes come right after a nerf – because those who farmed too hard were punished by Blizzard.
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The Japanese government has sent a warning to the company behind ChatGPT and Sora 2 due to ongoing copyright infringements.
What is this warning about? According to the Japanese website itMedia, the Japanese government is said to have sent a notice to the AI company OpenAI. The Minister of State for “Intellectual Property Strategy”, Minoru Kiuchi, who is responsible for Artificial Intelligence in Japan, reportedly mentioned this notice at a press conference.
The government calls on the company to “take no actions that could constitute copyright infringement,” explains Minoru Kiuchi.
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Copyright Issues
Why is there a warning now? Since its release in late September 2025, users of the new AI tool have been able to generate short video clips by typing text into a text field. The tool is so advanced that just one sentence is enough to create a stunningly realistic scene from an anime, video game, movie, or manga.
Accordingly, the government does not want tools that can easily create slightly altered copies of original works. In the case of Cyberpunk 2077, this was already possible with just one sentence without special prompts.
What does the government want to achieve? In the official transcript (via digital.go.jp), Digital Minister Masaaki Taira makes it clear: “I believe OpenAI needs to adjust or optimize the AI generation Sora2 to comply with Japanese regulations.”
The letter, which is not available to the public, likely addressed exactly this issue. OpenAI was probably called upon to modify Sora 2 so that users could no longer generate copyrighted material at the push of a button. Whether and how OpenAI responded to the notice is unknown.
The release of Pokémon Legends Z-A is approaching and everyone who buys the game in the upcoming months will receive a very special Mega Pokémon for free, without having to search for the item.
From October 16, 2025, trainers can dive into the new Pokémon Legends Z-A. Although there is some criticism of the game, especially regarding the technical aspects, many fans are looking forward to a new Pokémon adventure. One of the key features is the return of Mega Evolutions.
You can obtain a popular Pokémon from the series early in the game. For Trasla, you hardly have to do anything in the game, and the best part: it carries a Mega Stone.
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Without much effort, there’s a strong Mega Pokémon
How to obtain Trasla? On the official website, the Pokémon Company advertises the pre-order bonus. Theoretically, you don’t have to have traditionally pre-ordered the game for this, because you have until February 28, 2026, to collect the Trasla with Guardavorite.
In the mystery gift feature of Legends Z-A, you simply have to go to Receive via Internet. Nintendo provides the following information:
You need an internet connection and a Nintendo account (No online subscription).
According to the website, it takes about an hour before you can use the mystery gift feature.
It doesn’t matter whether you have the digital or physical edition.
If you already have a Guardavoirnit, you will receive the Trasla without.
It is also mentioned that you can obtain the Guardevoirnit regularly in the game, so you don’t have to rush if you want to wait.
What kind of Trasla is this? According to Serebii, the nature and gender of the Pokémon are random. Additionally, it is said to know the moves Confusion, Howl, Meteor Beam, and Echoed Voice. You cannot yet evolve the Trasla into Mega-Guardevoir in battle. For that, you first have to evolve it:
Trasla evolves into Kirlia at level 20
Kirlia evolves into Guardevoir at level 30
After that, you can evolve Guardevoir into Mega-Guardevoir in battle, but it is currently unclear when this is possible in the game. However, if you pick up the Trasla early, you can use the Mega-Guardevoir directly at level 30, without searching for a Mega Stone. So take it with you early and level it up within the story.
If you prefer to evolve Trasla into a Gallade, you must hope to get a male one. However, it can be assumed that there will also be other Traslas. If necessary, you can breed new ones with your own.
Are there any other pre-order bonuses? If you purchase the game digitally on Switch 1 or 2 by February 28, 2026, you will receive a code for 100 Poké Balls.
The developers of Battlefield 6 have adjusted the most popular mode, ensuring that matches end sooner. However, players do not understand the issue and would prefer the opposite.
Which mode has been adjusted? As the developers of Battlefield 6 announce on X.com, the Conquest mode has been adjusted. According to the post, the developers noticed that many matches do not end through the natural process, meaning that a team’s tickets are at 0, but that the match time runs out.
To ensure that more matches end through players and not through the timer, they have adjusted the mode accordingly.
With these tips, you will become a better player:
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Changes that not everyone will like
What exactly has been changed? The developers of Battlefield 6 have reduced the number of tickets on many maps. They announce the following changes:
Siege of Cairo reduced from 1000 to 900 tickets
Empire State reduced from 1000 to 900 tickets
Iberian Offensive reduced from 1000 to 900 tickets
New Sobek reduced from 1000 to 900 tickets
Liberation Peak reduced from 1000 to 800 tickets
Manhattan Bridge reduced from 1000 to 800 tickets
Operation Firestorm reduced from 1000 to 700 tickets
Mirak Valley reduced from 1000 to 700 tickets
The aim of the changes is for players to finish the match and not let the time run out. However, this change is not seen as positive by the players.
How are players reacting to the change? On X.com, many players are complaining in the comments about the change. They argue that instead of reducing the tickets, the time players have to complete rounds could have been increased. After all, the game’s intent is to have balanced rounds without a clear winner, where fights continue until the last ticket.
With the change, the round duration would decrease to about 20 minutes, while players still remember conquest rounds with over 40 minutes of gameplay in Battlefield 3 and 4. They do not understand why long rounds are supposed to be a problem, and would prefer even longer rounds.
For veterans of Battlefield 6, a round can last long, as long as it is balanced. However, the fact that developers are now shortening all matches does not sit well with players. Those who would prefer to play a predecessor of Battlefield 6 with really long rounds can find all parts in the ranking here: All 17 Games of Battlefield Ranked – The New Battlefield 6 Fails to Break into the Top 5
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In Borderlands 4, there are actually many options for builds with the different classes and weapons. However, one item is so powerful that it overshadows everything else. But the developers are looking to adjust that.
What item is it? Borderlands 4 has introduced many new weapon and item types into the franchise. One special type is the throwing knives, which function as grenades from Jakobs. However, the augment Penetrator makes the throwing knives the most powerful item in the game.
The knife currently dominates all builds in the game, but that is likely to change soon. The Creative Director of the development studio promises adjustments.
The first DLC class has already been revealed:
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Borderlands grants first look at new Vault artifact C4SH
There should be more options
What do the developers promise? During a discussion on x.com about the throwing knife, the Associate Creative Director of Gearbox Software chimed in and explained that they would be adjusting the knife. He says: The potential output of the critical knife reduces the diversity of play styles. The weapon builds that use the Crit knife have other options and will soon have more options.
The Creative Director of Borderlands also speaks up on x.com and explains: Our goal is always to increase the number of builds, so every adjustment we make serves this goal.
The knife builds seem to be in the majority, which Gearbox has likely noticed as well. In the tweet, he does not specify how to adjust the knife exactly. It could be a nerf to the stats, or a larger change to the augment Penetrator itself.
How does the community react to the upcoming adjustment? Although nerfs in non-competitive games are often viewed negatively, the community under the tweets is quite positive.
The content creator Ki11erSix says (x.com) that he loves the knife, but finds fantastic the idea of having more options. HellenTK praises the communication (x.com): Thank you for the clarity! I am looking forward to what is coming my way.
User @Mertin8974 (x.com) expresses some caution: Please just try not to ruin the fun of the game with patches. Personally, I enjoy being overpowered in a game sometimes. He appeals to Gearbox to trust the community.
Would there be more builds without the knife? It must be noted that there are some builds in the game, even within the different classes, but knife crit builds are usually simply the most efficient. However, playing through the game and even the harder difficulties can also be done with other builds.
In order to prevent the community from reacting negatively to a possible knife nerf, other builds should be buffed to give something back. Gearbox seems to be aware of this, as their responses indicate. What awaits you in the game soon can be seen here: Borderlands 4 shows new roadmap, reveals when you can expect the DLCs
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The SGX is one of the best submachine guns in Battlefield 6 for close combat. So if you want to shine with a strong loadout right from the start, you are in the right place.
What kind of weapon is this? The SGX, like the M4A1, is available to you as soon as you can select a weapon in the game. You will find it under the MP category. The submachine gun impresses mainly with a fast rate of fire and mobility.
Out of the box, it also has controllable recoil, and if you choose the right attachments, you can take your enemies down even at medium distances with this weapon.
To get the most out of the weapon, we will show you two strong builds that make your SGX a solid companion for fierce battles.
Battlefield 6: SGX – Meta Build
What is this build? According to wzstats.gg, the SGX MP is currently one of the most popular weapons in multiplayer (Rank 3). The following setup is currently considered the meta build for the weapon (as of October 15, 2025):
Sight: OSA-7 1.00x
Muzzle: Compensated Muzzle Brake
Barrel: 8″ Extended
Underbarrel: Short, Notched
Magazine: 36-Round Magazine
Ammunition: VMG
What makes the setup strong? This build aims to be a laser for close combat while also giving you a chance to score in long-range combat. The compensated muzzle brake and your underbarrel greatly improve your spread and precision. The extended barrel also increases your muzzle velocity.
If you are just starting and leveling your weapon, you can use these alternatives for now:
Sight: OSA-7 1.00x
Muzzle: Single Port Muzzle Brake
Barrel: 6″ Standard
Top Accessory: 5MW Red
Underbarrel: Vertical, Alloy
Magazine: 36-Round Magazine
Ammunition: Fragile
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Battlefield 6 bringt den Sweet-Spot zurück – So funktioniert er
SGX: Strong Alternative Build
The TikTok channel “ottrontwitch” recommends the following setup for the SGX in its short Video on TikTok:
Muzzle: Double Port Muzzle Brake
Barrel: 4.5″ Compact
Top Accessory: 50 MW Green
Sight: Depending on preference, but he goes with Mini Flex – 1.00x
Underbarrel: Vertical, Classic
Magazine: 30-Round Magazine
Ammunition: VMG
What makes the setup strong? This setup is strong because it plays like a laser at any distance. For close-quarter firefights, your laser also helps you to accurately shoot your opponents from the hip. At the shooting range, the streamer demonstrated the firearm’s effectiveness by taking down the second-to-last target and keeping the last one under continuous fire. You can also opt for this setup for variety.
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Epic Games drew inspiration from the game mode “Steal the Brainrot” in Fortnite from the gaming platform Roblox. The success of the game mode is based on an internet phenomenon.
What is “Steal the Brainrot” in Fortnite? “Steal the Brainrot” is a game mode in Fortnite that is very popular among players. It originated from the game Roblox under the name “Steal a Brainrot” and was created by a user in May 2025. In Roblox, the game was very popular with over 24 million concurrent players in September (source: X).
Soon after, Epic Games licensed the title “Steal the Brainrot” and released its own game mode under that name. One of the creators is the content creator FeRinS.
Players were also excited about the mode in Fortnite. According to fortnite.gg, over 540,000 players played simultaneously at times. YouTube content related to “Steal the Brainrot” is also being clicked a lot, such as the video by the YouTuber More SypherPK with nearly 2 million views.
What is “Steal the Brainrot” about? The gameplay is relatively simple: each player possesses the so-called “Brainrots,” which generate income for the player over time. The goal is to obtain better and rarer Brainrots.
They can either be purchased or stolen from other players, as the name of the mode suggests. At the same time, of course, players must protect their own Brainrots from theft. There are repeatedly live events where participants can receive rare Brainrots, or codes that can be redeemed at terminals.
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Outburst over stolen Brainrots and other reactions
What does the community say about the game mode? In a Reddit post in the subreddit r/FortNiteBR with over 4,200 upvotes, “Steal the Brainrot” is criticized. The subject of the post is a tweet from the official Fortnite account congratulating the creator of the game mode.
The author of the Reddit post writes: “This post alone, along with all the events of recent times surrounding the topic of ‘Steal a Brainrot’, is an alarming wake-up call that needs to be discussed more. They promote AI junk and copied creative maps more than their own [Battle Royale] BR season.”
In the comments, the topic is discussed lively:
The user yellow_slash_red sees no danger for the Battle Royale mode (source: Reddit): “It is very likely that it is just a lot of kids playing it. I doubt that a creative map will bury Battle Royale.”
LaylaLegion sees the problem elsewhere (source: Reddit): “They promote what the player base plays. This is not Epic’s problem. It is a community problem.”
Clean_Security2194 does not seem to like the game mode (source: Reddit): “I really hate seeing copies of Roblox games in Fortnite, especially games that required no effort in development anyway.”
There are also numerous videos on the internet showing young children playing “Steal A Brainrot” from Roblox. They start to cry or scream when their Brainrots are stolen in the game. A clip on Reddit shows, for example, a screaming child whose Brainrot was just stolen.
The internet phenomenon “Brainrot”
What lies behind the popular game mode? The term “Brainrot” refers to the alleged negative effects of internet usage and has been part of internet culture for some time, especially attributed to the younger generation.
It is a newly created linguistic expression that describes the supposed negative effects of internet usage. It is not about the general use of social media but rather about the excessive consumption of “inferior content” that allegedly leads to poorer brain performance (source: nytimes.com and wdr.de).
“Italian Brainrot” is also widespread, so to speak, the Italian variant of Brainrot. AI-generated “creatures” are created, usually combining an animal and an object, such as “Bombardiro Crocodilo,” a crocodile combined with a fighter plane, or “Tralalero Tralala,” which is supposed to represent a shark with sneakers.
The origin and the platform where this content mostly occurs is TikTok. Many short videos are created with these characters. However, many of these contents can also be found on YouTube Shorts.
The characters from “Italian Brainrot” have been celebrated by so many users on the internet that they have developed into a kind of internet phenomenon and have eventually made their way into other media, in this case, video games.
In Battlefield 6 you can play with over 60 different weapons. If you don’t have time to test them all, we provide you here with a summary of the best weapons, so you can decide which firearms to level up first.
How is this list compiled? In this list we show you the best weapons. However, since there are no weapons in Battlefield that are outstanding in every situation, we looked at which weapons can be played as versatile as possible. Therefore, you will mainly find all-rounders in this list that perform well at short, medium, and long distances.
Since Battlefield 6 relies on both open and limited weapon modes, and many strong weapons are only unlocked late, this list features the best starter weapons as well as the best weapons of each type, such as the best assault rifle or the best SMG. The selection is based on the author’s experiences and research within the community.
As a bonus, we also mention the weapons with the lowest recoil.
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Note, work in progress: This list is still a work in progress and will be continuously expanded or updated. We have not yet been able to test all weapons and attachments sufficiently or obtain a clear community consensus. Therefore, the list may change. The current selection of the best weapons is not final.
Update, October 22, 2025: We have updated the list of the best weapons and swapped some weapons out.
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Battlefield 6 bringt den Sweet-Spot zurück – So funktioniert er
The best starter weapons
At the beginning, weapons that you can unlock relatively quickly or even have unlocked from the start are especially suitable. With the following four weapons, you will be equipped for short, medium, and long distances at the beginning with every class.
Here are our recommendations:
The M4A1 (Carbine)
What makes the weapon so good:
Excellent time-to-kill due to high fire rate and solid damage – even at medium range.
Becomes noticeably better and more versatile the longer you play it. The attachments significantly improve precision and recoil.
While the recoil is quite high, it is very vertical, making it easy to control with a bit of practice. Here lies the advantage in direct comparison to the M433, which has a stronger horizontal recoil.
SGX (SMG)
What makes the weapon so good:
Precise SMG with low recoil, melts enemies at close range, and is also well controllable at medium distances.
Overall, a weapon with strong time-to-kill in close combat.
Players in the open beta can play the SGX in the so-called “Domination” configuration. This variant already has attachments like a strong suppressor and a quick reload magazine unlocked, which you would otherwise have to unlock through weapon mastery.
M87A1 (Shotgun)
What makes the weapon so good:
Shotgun with high damage. Not as good as in the open beta, but still capable of dominating at close range.
M2010 ESR
What makes the weapon so good:
The three sniper rifles all deal the same damage, making the M2010, available from level 1, competitive right from the start.
With the extended barrel, it has a better projectile speed than the SV-98 and the PSR, making it easier to hit moving targets at long distances.
Has a comfortable sweet spot of around 80 meters that allows you to one-shot enemies with body shots – on the maps of Battlefield 6, you often have targets in sight that are about 80 meters away.
Buyers of the Phantom Edition can play the M2010 ESR from the start in the so-called “Shadow Strike” configuration. This variant is equipped with attachments like a suppressor, rangefinder, and extended barrel that you would otherwise have to unlock through weapon mastery.
Why we don’t recommend an assault rifle or LMG? Especially in the first hours of the game, the M4A1 surpasses the M433 and the L110 in terms of flexibility due to its high time-to-kill and its more vertical recoil. However, both weapons have their own strengths and should not be underestimated. This also depends on your own preference and playstyle. The M433 has its strengths at short to medium range. All three weapons benefit from unlocking and equipping new attachments. However, since you can play the M4A1 with the class regardless of the mode, it is advisable to prefer the carbine over the assault rifle and the LMG.
Below you will find the overall best weapons of Battlefield 6. Some of them you may need to unlock first through your level or challenges. How to level up fastest can be read here:
What makes the weapon so good: The TR-7 has a very good time-to-kill. Together with the B36A4, it is the assault rifle with the third highest fire rate while also being the assault rifle with the highest damage alongside the AK4D. You notice it while playing: This thing hits hard.
This strength comes at the cost of relatively high recoil and a rather small magazine of only 20 rounds – which is usually sufficient to take out multiple enemies. You can compensate for the high recoil by switching to single shot mode at greater distances. With the good damage, you can still get kills that are typically too far away for an assault rifle (and other assault rifles).
Alternative: The KORD 6P67 is an alternative that you should definitely keep an eye on. For slightly reduced damage, it offers the highest fire rate of all assault rifles, along with a controllable recoil and more rounds in the standard magazine. In theory, this sounds very strong, but in practice, the weapon felt inconsistent and was more affected by the so-called “weapon bloom.”
The best carbine – M4A1
What makes the weapon so good: As already described with the starter weapons, the M4A1 is a strong all-rounder that is good at short distances, excels at medium distances, and is still decent at somewhat greater distances since its relatively high recoil is easy to control with practice due to its vertical alignment. Additionally, with its strong time-to-kill, you are not as dependent on hitting the head as with the AK-205.
If you are still looking for a strong build for the M4A1:
Alternative: The SG 553 R is currently probably the best alternative to the M4A1. The carbine, which you must unlock through challenges, causes higher damage at lower fire rate. However, opponents still go down at roughly the same speed. Thus, it’s up to you whether you prefer the high fire rate or opt for higher damage – of course, considering the recoil. If you can’t control the M4A1 at all, feel free to try out the SG 553 R.
The best SMG – SCW-10
What makes the weapon so good: The SCW-10 is nearly unstoppable in close combat. Due to its low recoil and high damage, it is also a solid choice at medium distances. It has a relatively high fire rate, though not as extreme as the KV9. This makes it easier to take down two enemies with one magazine using the SCW-10. The KV9, in contrast, runs out of ammo very quickly. If you miss a shot with it, it can quickly end badly. The SCW-10 offers easier magazine management without being less deadly. Additionally, you can quickly unlock a variable scope that allows you to choose a zoom level between 1x and 5x.
Alternative: No SMG shines in all respects without making significant sacrifices. Some have fewer rounds per magazine, others have lower damage per shot or lower fire rates. If you just want to melt enemies, the aforementioned KV9 is probably the best alternative. At close range, you will not lose a gunfight with it – unless you completely miss your shots.
The best LMG – M123K
What makes the weapon so good: The M123K has the highest fire rate of all LMGs and doesn’t have to make noticeable sacrifices. It has 100 rounds in the belt, deals average damage, and has controllable recoil. With its fire rate, you can play it relatively aggressively, but you can also use it for suppression fire, typical for LMGs, by firing in bursts.
Alternative: The KTS100 MK8 is an interesting alternative. The LMG plays fundamentally differently than the M123K and has a very low fire rate. However, the KTS is truly a laser, allowing you to take on even a sniper at long distances – because with the 60-round magazine, which can be reduced for faster reloads, you can keep the sniper at bay. This works particularly well because the LMG has a high projectile speed. Additionally, you can get on target relatively quickly and can reload relatively fast.
Since you don’t have to equip almost any attachments to reduce recoil, you can turn the KTS into a deadly long-range fighter, for example, with improved ammunition that increases your headshot multiplier.
The best DMR – SVK-8.6
What makes the weapon so good: Here we need to elaborate a bit more to explain why the SVK is the best DMR.
DMRs suffer in Battlefield 6 from the layout and size of the maps. Assault rifles, carbines, and LMGs are significantly stronger at short to medium ranges than DMRs, and at long ranges up to 70 meters, the fully automatic fire mode still makes them good enough that switching to a DMR would often be a disadvantage. And if you do want to cover longer distances effectively, reaching for the right sniper rifle often seems to be the better choice. These weapons deal more damage and can even kill with torso hits in their sweet spot with one shot. Therefore, DMRs have not yet really found their place on the current maps, where they could shine as a compromise.
However, the SVK deals significantly more damage, even if its fire rate is lower than that of other DMRs. The high damage allows the SVK to eliminate any opponent with two body shots. This makes it a sensible alternative to the otherwise superior sniper rifles at distances up to about 70 meters.
The best sniper rifle – M2010 ESR
What makes the weapon so good: All sniper rifles deal the same damage. However, the M2010 has the highest fire rate and, with the extended barrel, also the highest projectile speed. Additionally, you can play it from the start without having to unlock it through tedious challenges. The PSR requires about 150 headshot kills with sniper rifles over 150 meters.
Note: We have not yet tested the PSR and therefore cannot say if it plays significantly better than the other sniper rifles. On paper, however, the M2010 does not seem worse than the PSR, but it does not require challenges to unlock.
The best shotgun – M1014
What makes the weapon so good: The M1014 can, with the right attachments, replace the already very strong M87A2 as the best shotgun. It has a significantly faster fire rate and still deals enough damage at close range to send enemies to their demise with one shot.
What are these weapons? Among automatic weapons, there is one firearm in each category that is extremely precise and has low recoil. These weapons, equipped with improved ammunition like hollow-point bullets or synthetic-tipped rounds, are true headshot machines and good alternatives for medium to long distances.
Assault Rifle
SOR-556 MK2
SMG
SL9
LMG
KTS100 MK8
Carbine
AK-205
Besides the best weapons, the right graphics settings are important in Battlefield 6. The goal should be to have as many FPS as possible while not ruining the game’s visuals. You also want to be able to recognize enemies well at greater distances. Which settings we recommend can be read here: Battlefield 6: The best graphics settings for PC – How to get the most FPS out
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Pokémon GO celebrates the release of a new game. And brings you some strong attacks that you shouldn’t miss.
On October 16, 2025, the latest installment of the Pokémon games, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, will launch. To celebrate the day, there will be a special event in Pokémon GO. It is called “Event Celebrating Pokémon Legends: Z-A” and will take place from Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM to Monday, October 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
Included are some exclusive attacks, more raids, and a limited-time research task. We’ve summarized what you can expect.
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All Event Content
Which Pokémon are in the event? As of now, there are no special monsters in the wild during the event. However, you will receive a limited-time research task where you must choose between Chikorita, Totodile*, and Tepig*.
If you complete the research, you will receive the corresponding Pokémon with a special background as well as experience points, candies, and a Knursp. All three monsters can also appear as Shiny. The monster you choose will appear more frequently when using the daily adventure incense.
What exclusive attacks are there? If you evolve Bayleef into Meganium during the event, it will learn the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant. If you obtain a Feraligatr by evolving Croconaw, it will know the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon. Emboar, which you evolve during the event, learns Blast Burn.
Moreover, it is possible to teach existing specimens of Meganium, Feraligatr, and Emboar the corresponding Charged Attacks. To do this, you simply need to use a basic Charged TM. Normally, you would have to use the rare Charged TMs.
What bonuses are there in the event? The number of Mega Raids that appear in the game is increased during the event.
What avatar items are there? Both during and after the event, you can receive the following accessories for your avatar for free in the in-game shop:
Besides the celebration for the release of Legends: Z-A, there are some other events, raids, and content waiting for you in the game. If you want to know what they are and when they will take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in October 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Game Masters of Dungeons & Dragons have always faced the challenge of creating exciting worlds and stories for their players. Some also draw significant inspiration – and not infrequently, as a thread on Reddit shows.
What has the player discovered? In his thread, user Brilliant-Flame2599 shares on Reddit his discovery. For the game master of his long-term campaign is seemingly drawing noticeably from a popular gaming classic to shape his story and the setting.
He feels that his Dungeon Master (DM) is heavily inspired by the popular action classic Metal Gear Solid 3, as several story aspects and quests show clear parallels to the game. He is especially reminded of the bosses and NPCs they encounter, which are reminiscent of equivalents from MGS3, even the soundtrack is used at suitable moments and the game master uses literal quotes.
Nevertheless, he enjoys the campaign and also has the impression that he is the only one in the group who notices these parallels. Still, he considers whether to address the whole matter and turns to the community with his observations. And they not only offer tips but also show that his case is not that rare.
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“Honestly, that sounds damn cool, and who cares if everyone is having fun?”
What does the community advise him? In the comments, many users find themselves in similar situations or have been in them. Many are also game masters and confess to similar practices as the DM of the thread creator. Several report on campaigns that are inspired, for example, by popular Disney movies, World of Warcraft, Bloodborne, or Star Trek.
Generally, most believe: As long as everyone involved is having fun, it does not matter whether it is their own story, inspiration, or a copy. For in Dungeons & Dragons, all stories are, after all, unique due to the influence of the players and would naturally differentiate themselves from the original. And even if not, that is perfectly fine, as long as it doesn’t become boring.
Additionally, many advise him not to disclose this to the group beforehand, as from their perspective, there is a valid concern that such knowledge could ruin the magic for others. They therefore suggest incorporating subtle hints that would signal to the game master that he knows about the inspiration from MGS3. This way, the DM can decide whether to discuss it with him or even address it at all.
Some users also argue that it is better to draw inspiration from successful stories and perhaps even to “borrow” rather than ultimately creating a story that is uninspired due to being currently or generally less creative and having strengths elsewhere. From their viewpoint, there is little wrong with misleading the players.
Thus, an unknown user aptly summarizes (via Reddit): “Honestly, that sounds damn cool, and if everyone is having fun, who cares? Originality in D&D is somewhat overrated in my opinion, if the game is fun, everyone wins.”
One day before the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, many interested players are asking whether it would be worth upgrading to the Nintendo Switch 2 specifically for the new Pokémon game. However, the mood in a comparative video reveals a completely different sentiment than the answer to this question.
What does the YouTuber demonstrate in his video? YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits shows in a video how the graphics of the newest Pokémon game on the Nintendo Switch 1 differ from the performance of the Switch 2. He discusses resolution, textures, vegetation, distant object representation, pop-ins, detail level, and other aspects.
It is noticeable that there are some visual differences, some of which are rather minimal and require a trained eye to perceive them individually. However, other comparisons show a significant difference in performance that clarifies the capabilities of the consoles.
Despite the comparison, for which some players express gratitude in the comments, a divided mood in the community emerges: “The funny and at the same time sad thing about this is that this is the best look of a Pokémon game so far” (@rattiesteps1987 in the comments on YouTube).
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A presents a new story trailer for Switch
The community says the problem lies not in the different performance
What differences does the game exhibit on the consoles? The YouTuber visually and descriptively shows the significant differences between the two versions:
The most striking aspect is that the game achieves 60 FPS on the Switch 2, while the Switch 1 maxes out at 30 FPS.
While the Switch 1 reaches a maximum resolution of 1080p with a typical resolution of nearly 800p, the Switch 2 maximally supports 2160p with a typical resolution of 1080p.
The Switch 2 shows improvements in some textures and shaders. This is especially noticeable in vegetation, but also in tiles (ambient occlusion and normal maps, which means more realistic and detailed shading) and in distant objects.
In summary: The framerate stands out the most; the rest is rather secondary and appears on the Switch 2 as a “nice bonus” that does not necessarily prompt an urgent upgrade to the Switch 2.
Comparison of vegetation (Source: ElAnalistaDeBits on YouTube)Comparison of textures (Source: ElAnalistaDeBits on YouTube)Comparison of resolutions (Source: ElAnalistaDeBits on YouTube)
How does the community react to this demonstration? In the comments under the video, viewers thank the YouTuber for also showcasing the version of Switch 1, which was often overlooked in many other reviews. Not all players can afford to switch to a Switch 2, as @arminarlertscane points out, which is why many are actually glad that Pokémon Legends: Z-A is not a Switch 2 exclusive.
But despite the graphical comparison, the general mood in the comments remains rather subdued. The comments focus less on the graphical comparison of both versions and more on the overall design of the game—regardless of which console.
“No amount of graphical performance can make up for a mediocre art style and flat texture maps,” says @Mirage475, and @TheLaxed adds: “A city without cars and without pedestrians, but hey, we have random rocks in the middle of the city.”
For all fans excited about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, it won’t be long until they can finally play it in less than 24 hours on October 16, 2025. Those who have spent too much time on the Internet may have already come across various leaked content that could have spoiled some things. If you want to know what this content includes without being directly spoiled, you can find out more here on MeinMMO: If you want to start Pokémon Legends Z-A spoiler-free, you should avoid the internet for 2 days
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