Über 130.000 Leute sehen auf TikTok, wie sich Twitch-Streamer Papaplatte in eine Gurke verwandelt

Johanna Johanna Reading time 3 minutes

The Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller is currently seen in the most outrageous situations in videos on TikTok. They use his face and voice, but they are not created by him, but by artificial intelligence.

What kind of TikTok videos are these? Currently, some German users of TikTok are flooded with many videos of the Twitch streamer Papaplatte in their feed. The content creator is seen in various situations, like falling down stairs or trying on a feminine anime outfit. A video in which he turns into a pickled cucumber has over 130,000 likes on TikTok.

In the videos, Papaplatte himself is not the star, but the artificial intelligence Sora from OpenAI. The second version was recently made available in a limited capacity and can generate very realistic videos within seconds with little instruction.

Currently, it can only be used with an invitation code and seems to be set up similarly to TikTok, except that all videos are AI-generated. Users can “provide” their face and voice, and others can then have videos created using a self-written prompt.

The trend of usage was originally triggered by American content creators. For example, YouTuber Jake Paul is seen in videos saying that he is gay. In other videos, the content creator seemingly shows how he puts on feminine clothing and does his makeup.

The Sora videos of Papaplatte are also uploaded by users on TikTok. There, they enjoy high popularity, with likes in the five-digit range depending on the video.

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This is how challenges for Papaplatte became a livelihood

Dangers of AI Videos

What are the possible consequences? Besides the bothersome quantity of videos, there is a danger behind the advanced AI: the spread of misinformation through such videos. Alongside the rather funny AI works, there are also videos circulating online that, if perceived as real, could have consequences for the people shown.

AI-generated voices and faces of big content creators are already being misused, for example, for advertising. For instance, Twitch streamer Erik “Gronkh” Range warned his viewers in a YouTube video about a specific type of advertisement.

In it, the Twitch streamer was seen apparently promoting an app. His voice was mimicked using AI, and the footage was manipulated so that the individual elements matched and it seemed as if Gronkh was using the app himself.

Also, Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris was affected by such a situation: His face and voice were used for a perfume advertisement.

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In this YouTube video, Gronkh clarifies about the advertising involving him.

Currently, the videos from Sora are still marked with a watermark, making it relatively easy to identify that the videos are AI-generated content. However, if this watermark is removed or if someone does not know what the Sora inscription is about, the AI-generated content may be more difficult to recognize as such.

What else poses a danger? Twitch streamer Jasmin “Gnu” spoke about a significant problem two years ago: The sexualization of content creators on the internet without their consent.

Even back then, AI was used to place the faces of content creators on images of naked women’s bodies or even in porn. Such deepfakes could be created more easily with advancing AI and thus become an even bigger problem.

“Where are we headed?”

What do other content creators say about it? YouTuber “Ton Verändert” talks in one of his YouTube videos about the new trend and says: “I really thought for a brief, brief moment: ‘Brother, what is Papaplatte doing there?'” His For-You-Page is also full of AI videos about Papaplatte.

“Ton Verändert” himself uses AI for creating his thumbnails, but he says that making such videos reaches a new level. He further states that while AI-generated videos can still be recognized, for example, through small imperfections in the background, “it just looks real talk, really real” (Source: YouTube from minute 06:15).

Moreover, it seems that he is particularly concerned about the dwindling creativity of content creators:

Where are we headed if we only watch AI-generated videos? Where is the human? Where is the real creator?

– Ton Verändert on YouTube from minute 07:20

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Deepfakes could also be used for something creative alongside all the dangers. This is evidenced by an advertisement from Kaufland for varieties from the beverage brand GÖNRGY. A deepfake of Twitch streamer MontanaBlack was used there to create an original advertisement: A supermarket advertises with a double of MontanaBlack – showing that the Twitch streamer could retire

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A character is so famous in One Piece that he even has his own museum

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In the real world, it is possible to buy numerous fan items featuring your favorite characters from One Piece. But did you know that one star in One Piece is so famous that there are keychains of him in his own museum? 

Which character is meant? We are not talking about Brook or Uta, who gained fame through their singing. The character who has his own museum in One Piece is Mihawk “Hawkeye” Dulacre.

He is currently the best swordsman of the anime. He is a member of the Cross Guild, a group surrounding Clown Buggy, which is among the most influential in the pirate world.

The swordsman is Zoro’s great idol and even taught him during the time skip. Zoro’s goal is to become even stronger than his mentor and take the title from him. However, even outside of the swordsman scene, Hawkeye is a famous personality who even has his own fan items. Unfortunately, this fact never made it into the anime.

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Hawkeye’s own museum does not appear in the anime

What has Hawkeye achieved? In the East Blue, there is a city called Nazakawa City. There was the Mihawk Memorial Museum, before it was unfortunately destroyed. It was an absolute tourist hot spot and had an integrated souvenir shop where you could buy keychains, mugs, and other things you like to take as a souvenir.

On Reddit, you can see a picture of the museum entrance:

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Several objects used by Mihawk were displayed in the museum, including:

  • A toothpick with which he pushed takoyaki into his mouth, which he enjoyed together with Jinbe
  • A feather that fell from his hat
  • A shovel that he used during land work in the past
  • There was even a nail clipper in the storage

The museum’s title song, which sings of Hawkeye’s sword-fighting skills, has become established in the East Blue as a children’s song. Unfortunately, it was closed after the owner died. Additionally, a river overflowed its banks and destroyed the museum’s building.

Why is it not seen in the anime? The museum is part of the novel One Piece novel ZORO. It was published in the magazine of One Piece and will be released next year as an independent novel. The story was written by Jun Esaka and is not part of the official storyline of One Piece.

Often, such stories and spin-offs are a fitting addition to the official story. Here, a time period is covered that occurred before Zoro joined the Straw Hat crew. This was not seen in the anime and manga. Additionally, Oda has later recognized some non-official stories, including Luffy’s past with Uta.

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Hawkeye and the Marines have a complex relationship. The swordsman did not want the organization to interfere in his actions – that is why he reluctantly joined it. You can find all the details on MeinMMO: The creator of One Piece reveals new details about the best swordsman in the world

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New World is currently making the right decisions, surprising the community with a 29 Euro gift

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Shortly after the start of Season 10, Amazon Games surprises the community of New World with a surprising gift that is well-received by the players.

What kind of gift is this? Since the launch, only one paid expansion has been released for New World: Rise of the Angry Earth. Until now, interested players had to pay nearly 29 euros to access the content of the content package.

Why “until now”? Well, because the developers unexpectedly announced on Steam that you can now secure the expansion for free:

  • PC players who only own the base game of New World will automatically gain access to the content of the expansion. Those who downloaded the update for Season 10 do not need any further downloads.
  • Players who purchased the expansion in the past 30 days will automatically receive a full refund for their purchase.
  • Anyone who has purchased New World: Aeternum already has full access to “Rise of the Angry Earth”.

The trailer for the “Rise of the Angry Earth” expansion of New World:

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New World: Rise of the Angry Earth – Trailer for the Expansion

“That was really a brilliant move”

What does the expansion include? The “Rise of the Angry Earth” expansion included the following highlight innovations:

  • The area First Light has been completely revamped. It will henceforth be called Elysian Wilds and will feature new enemies, quests, and content. It will also be the central endgame zone of the MMORPG.
  • Riding mounts are being introduced. These will come in three versions: horse, wolf, and lion.
  • Players will soon be able to reach level 65.
  • The gear score in the game will be increased from 625 to 700. Additionally, a new rarity level beyond legendary will be introduced for the equipment: the Artifacts.
  • The new weapon Flail – a type of mace – will be added to the game.
  • A new dungeon for players level 62+ will be released.

How is the community reacting to the initiative? Many players are celebrating the surprising gift from Amazon Games.

  • Squery7 writes on Reddit: “Damn, they are really going all out this season, hopefully, they are doing well.”
  • Mechanical_Soup explains on Reddit that he is directly benefiting: “As a new player who bought the game and the expansion last week, I’m glad they have refunded the expansion.”
  • LetsLive97 praises on Reddit: “That was really a brilliant move on their part. Make the most of the positive mood. Maybe I will really take another look at the game now.”
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LetsLive97 refers to the fact that New World has finally managed to generate positive sentiment within the community after difficult years. A big reason for this is Season 10, which has brought a whole bunch of exciting content to the servers: The hype around New World is real, and today the reason for the good mood in the community is released.

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The 23rd season of Navy CIS is starting soon – We show you the top 5 seasons ranked by IMDb

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 4 minutes

On October 14, the 23rd season of NCIS starts in the USA. In Germany, we may have to wait a little longer for the release. If you need something to do until then, we have here the top 5 best seasons so far.

How was this ranking created? NCIS is one of the longest TV series in the United States with 487 episodes across currently 22 seasons. There are now several spin-offs, most recently NCIS: Tony & Ziva. On October 14, 2025, the 23rd season will already start in the USA. If you are looking for something to binge watch until it begins, you can enjoy the top 5 seasons in this list.

For the ranking, we looked at the episode ratings of each episode on IMDb and ranked the seasons based on the average rating. We excluded the spin-offs from the evaluation.

Warning, spoilers! The following ranking contains potential spoilers for the entire NCIS series.

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Place 5: Season 3

NCIS Season 3

We start the ranking with one of the earliest seasons of NCIS: Season 3 with an average rating of 8.05 stars. At the end of Season 2, team member Kate Todd was shot by the Mossad agent Ari Haswari. At the season premiere, fellow Mossad agent Ziva David assists in solving the case.

Later, she joins the team around Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), Anthony DiNozzo (Micheal Weatherly), and Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) as a new, fourth member – although Gibbs and Tony especially have concerns.

With 8.7 out of 10 stars, episode 2 is the highest-rated of the season. It is the second part of the two-part episode revolving around the hunt for Kate’s killer Ari.

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YouTuber creates the strongest boss of Path of Exile 2, watching as over 100 professionals fail against him

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2 a player created a real monster and then let some of the best players face it. The result was devastating.

What kind of boss is this? The YouTuber XTheFarmerX created a monster in Path of Exile 2. While players usually use modifiers to make maps in the game easier, he did the exact opposite. He combined all possible modifiers so that a map with the strongest possible enemy emerged.

He based it on the Killer Shark, which can be found in Act 4 of Path of Exile 2. It is not particularly easy under normal circumstances, but also not an extremely hard boss. What makes it difficult is primarily the diving mechanic, where the monster disappears into the ground and bursts back out with an attack.

The Killer Shark was created through the combinations of modifiers on maps that each had deadly properties. They were used to alter a map that contained the Killer Shark as a final boss, making it much stronger.

The Killer Shark he created had trillions of extra hit points and additional damage. The monster was thus as tanky as it was deadly and perfect for pitting it against some of the best players and streamers of Path of Exile 2.

Here you can watch the trailer for the update that also brought the Killer Shark:

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Over 100 Players Against the Killer Shark

How did the fight go? After the ultra-strong Killer Shark was created, the YouTuber let numerous professionals from around the world tackle the monster. The event was called “Boss Bash Bonanza” by the streamer. Guests were allowed to use their regular characters while the YouTuber watched in the group as they battled the monster.

In over 10 hours live on YouTube, the monster was only defeated 7 times. The rest of the time, the shark took out the pros mercilessly with one hit.

How could one win against the shark? To outsmart the shark, neither high damage nor high resilience helped much. The Killer Shark was simply so strong that the players had to dodge its attacks for as long as possible while dealing damage themselves until the monster was defeated.

The few players who managed to defeat the Killer Shark brought enough movement speed to do so. They were able to evade the attacks every time and keep moving while the shark tried to catch them. Only by doing this were they able to achieve victory over the monster from Path of Exile 2.

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WoW Remix solved the biggest problem: There is no tank shortage anymore

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In normal World of Warcraft it is a huge problem, in Legion Remix it is non-existent: There are so many tanks that there is never a shortage.

One of the biggest problems of World of Warcraft is the distribution of players across the different roles. There are only a few tanks in the endgame – too few to supply all healers and DPS characters. This leads to long waiting times and frustration. But in Legion Remix there are so many tanks that many groups even set out with several of them.

To keep it that way, Retail WoW would need to take a page from Remix.

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WoW Legion Remix is the tank paradise

Why are so many tanks playing in Remix? Of course, Remix cannot be directly transferred to Retail. After all, there are plenty of additional buff effects in Legion Remix, and tanks deal as much damage as most DPS characters. But precisely because it is so efficient, many play a tank here or at least try it out.

The essence is: Playing a tank is (like almost everything in Remix) extremely easy. There is no great responsibility, a high tolerance for mistakes, and almost no pressure as soon as the gear is good enough.

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Why is there a tank shortage in Retail? Looking over at The War Within, you see a completely different picture. Tanks are in short supply, and most groups search for a long time for someone to guide them through the dungeons.

There are many reasons for this. Tanks are the role with the greatest responsibility, as they usually also have to set the course and make important decisions: How many enemies can be engaged at the same time? When to move on to the next group? Interrupting many enemy abilities often falls within the tank’s responsibilities.

This makes tanking difficult and poses an almost insurmountable challenge for newcomers. Because to practice tanking, you need a group of players willing to “train” a new tank – and that takes time.

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What can Retail learn from Remix? What Remix shows is the willingness of many people to want to play a tank when the circumstances are a bit milder. If the gameplay is easier and less stressful, tanking automatically becomes more enjoyable.

Certainly, Retail cannot adopt everything from Remix, but at least a few small approaches could help. Because only when tanking no longer feels like a burden and instead the enjoyment comes to the forefront, along with a reduction in mental load, will tanks become attractive again. But in general, WoW could learn a few things from Legion…

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Battlefield 6: Changing user.cfg – What is it and where can I find it?

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Battlefield 6, many fans are currently feverishly searching for the user.cfg, also known as User Configuration. With it, you can customize the shooter and benefit from advantages. Everything you need to know can be found here.

Where can I find the user.cfg? You can’t find this file, as you have to create it yourself. Look for the right place to place it. The path should look as follows, depending on where your games are stored for Steam:

  • C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonBattlefield 6 (for Steam)
  • C:Program Files (x86)Electronic ArtsEA DesktopBattlefield 6 (for EA Launcher)

There, you will then need to right-click in the folder to create a text file named “user.cfg”. Now you can use the file and later, when you have inserted everything you need, activate the “Read-Only” option so that no settings are overwritten when starting Battlefield 6.

What is the user.cfg? The user.cfg is a file where you can set parameters that will be taken into account when starting Battlefield 6. Many fans use the file to specify how many cores of their CPU should be used while gaming. With the right settings, you can gain performance and reduce the load on your CPU.

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The best user.cfg to gain more performance

Open your user.cfg and copy the following commands into it:

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Thread.ProcessorCount 8
Thread.MaxProcessorCount 8
Thread.MinFreeProcessorCount 0
Thread.JobThreadPriority 0
GstRender.Thread.MaxProcessorCount 16

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WorldRender.LightTileCsPathEnable 0
WorldRender.MotionBlurEnable 0
WorldRender.MotionBlurQuality 0
WorldRender.MotionBlurMaxSampleCount 0
WorldRender.MotionBlurRadialBlurMax 0
WorldRender.TransparencyShadowmapsEnable 0
WorldRender.SpotLightShadowmapEnable 0
PostProcess.DynamicAOEnable 0
PostProcess.DynamicAOMethod 0
PostProcess.DofMethod 0
PostProcess.BlurMethod 0

———————————————————

What can the commands do? The first block refers to your CPU in terms of the threads used. It is best to specify the number that your CPU provides.

In the second block, you should primarily focus on the first command. This turns the light on and off in the menu and shooting range (0 = off, 1 = on). With it, you can gain much performance. The remaining commands focus on unnecessary functions like motion blur during your round. You can also keep these turned off.

With the (~) key, you can open the console commands and then enter your command and activate or deactivate it with 0 or 1.

In addition to user.cfg, there is also the file “PROFSAVE_profile”. With this, you can also enforce many settings in Battlefield 6, which can drastically improve your gaming experience.

Bonus: PROFSAVE_profile for more settings

First, open the following path, as you need to open the “PROFSAVE_profile” file with Notepad in this location:

  • Documents/Battlefield 6/settings/steam
    • (depending on which platform you use, you need to select either epic games or ea)

Now copy the following commands and keep them saved for a moment:

Open the block for all commands

GstAudio.3dEnabled 0
GstAudio.Announcer_Voice 0
GstAudio.AudioLanguage 0
GstAudio.AudioQuality 1
GstAudio.CarRadio 0
GstAudio.DiegeticMusic 0
GstAudio.DiegeticRadio 1
GstAudio.Freq_Tinitus 0.000000
GstAudio.HitIndicatorSound 0
GstAudio.InGameAnnouncer_OnOff 1
GstAudio.MenuNarration 0
GstAudio.MicrophoneVolume 0.500000
GstAudio.MyTeamSpeaksMyLanguage 0
GstAudio.OpenMicThreshold 0.000000
GstAudio.OptionVOIPLowerGameAudio 0.000000
GstAudio.OptionVoipExternalOutputEnabled 0
GstAudio.PlaySoundInBackground_OnOff 0
GstAudio.RadioStation 0
GstAudio.STTEnabled 0
GstAudio.SoundSystemSize 20
GstAudio.SpeakerConfiguration
GstAudio.SpeakerDefault
GstAudio.SpeakerDetected
GstAudio.StereoBalance 0.000000
GstAudio.SubtitlesCommander 0
GstAudio.SubtitlesEnemies 0
GstAudio.SubtitlesFriendlies 0
GstAudio.SubtitlesShowSpeakerName 0
GstAudio.SubtitlesSquad 0
GstAudio.SubtitlesTextSize 0
GstAudio.TTSEnabled 0
GstAudio.UISFXMixMode 0
GstAudio.VOIPVolume 1.000000
GstAudio.VOLanguage 0
GstAudio.VOSubtitles 0
GstAudio.VoipAutoLevel 0
GstAudio.VoipChannel 1
GstAudio.VoipInputDevice
GstAudio.VoipMode 2
GstAudio.VoipOn 1
GstAudio.VoipOutputDevice
GstAudio.VoipPosMode 1
GstAudio.VoipVolumeReductionAmount 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Controller_Speaker 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Music 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Radio_Driver 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Radio_InWorld 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Radio_Passenger 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume_SFX 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Tinnitus 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume_UI 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_VO 0.000000
GstAudio.Volume_VO-InWorld 0.000000
GstAudio.YourSoundSystem 0
GstRender.AMDFrameGenerationEnabled 0
GstRender.AMDIntelAntiAliasing 0
GstRender.AMDIntelUpscalingTechnique 0
GstRender.AMDLowLatency 1
GstRender.AMDNvidiaUpscalingQuality 0
GstRender.AmbientOcclusion 0
GstRender.AspectRatio
GstRender.Brightness 0.500000
GstRender.ChromaticAberration 0
GstRender.ClampGpuMemory 0
GstRender.ColorBlindMode 4
GstRender.ConsoleAntiAlias 0
GstRender.Contrast 0.500000
GstRender.CrosshairThickness 2
GstRender.DRSEnabled 0
GstRender.DRSFrameRateTarget 240.000000
GstRender.DRSMinimumResolutionScale 50.000000
GstRender.DisplayMappingHdr10PeakLuma 1000.000000
GstRender.Dx12Enabled 0
GstRender.EffectsQuality 0
GstRender.Enlighten 0
GstRender.FieldOfViewScaleADS 1
GstRender.FieldOfViewScaleHip 1
GstRender.FieldOfViewVertical 89.000000
GstRender.FieldOfViewVerticalVehicle 53.000000
GstRender.FilmGrain 0
GstRender.FixedResolutionScale 100.000000
GstRender.FrameGeneration 0
GstRender.FrameRateLimit 240.000000
GstRender.FrameRateLimiterEnable 0
GstRender.FullscreenEnabled 1
GstRender.FullscreenMode 1
GstRender.FullscreenRefreshRate
GstRender.FullscreenScreen 0
GstRender.FutureFrameRendering 0
GstRender.HUD-Accent -493867777
GstRender.HUD-ArmorHard 1729167359
GstRender.HUD-ArmorSoft 932249599
GstRender.HUD-Enemy -165407745
GstRender.HUD-Friendly 428208383
GstRender.HUD-Neutral 1820760831
GstRender.HUD-Player 2111138815
GstRender.HUD-Primary 1820760831
GstRender.HUD-Squad 1171859455
GstRender.HUD-Warning -165407745
GstRender.HighDynamicRangeMode 0
GstRender.HighResUIScaleFactor 0.500000
GstRender.HitDamageNumberSize 0
GstRender.IntelFrameGenerationEnabled 0
GstRender.IntelLowLatency 1
GstRender.IntelUpscalingQuality 0
GstRender.LensDistortion 0
GstRender.LightingQuality 0
GstRender.LocalLightShadowQuality 0
GstRender.MaxVariableFps 4
GstRender.MeshQuality 0
GstRender.MotionBlurWeapon 0.000000
GstRender.MotionBlurWorld 0.000000
GstRender.NVIDIAFrameGenerationEnabled 0
GstRender.NvidiaAntiAliasing 0
GstRender.NvidiaLowLatency 1
GstRender.NvidiaMultiFrameGeneration 0
GstRender.NvidiaUpscalingTechnique 0
GstRender.OptionHudBackgroundOpacity 0.500000
GstRender.OverallGraphicsQuality 6
GstRender.PerformanceMode 2
GstRender.PerformanceOverlay 0
GstRender.PerformanceOverlayEnum 1
GstRender.PostProcessQuality 0
GstRender.RaytracingAmbientOcclusion 0
GstRender.ReflectionQuality 0
GstRender.ResolutionHeight
GstRender.ResolutionHertz
GstRender.ResolutionScale 1.000000
GstRender.ResolutionWidth
GstRender.ScreenSafeAreaHeight 1.000000
GstRender.ScreenSafeAreaWidth 1.000000
GstRender.ScreenSpaceReflections 0
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_10100493193730314825
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_14083995496400493161
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_17008091276917178825
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_17544879817576072201
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_18267533999902072937
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_2622063622032103543
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_3488596634058113449
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_6602034669106224233
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_7517112694433562924
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_8408422907555237399
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_9135779890508874934
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_9366137367385211081
GstRender.ShaderBundleVersion_9712618178988428265
GstRender.ShaderQuality 0.000000
GstRender.ShadowFiltering 0
GstRender.ShadowQuality 0
GstRender.SharpnessSlider 2.000000
GstRender.SignificanceQuality 0
GstRender.StereoConvergence 1.000000
GstRender.Stereoscopy 0
GstRender.SubtitleBackgroundAlpha
GstRender.SubtitleTextAlpha
GstRender.SubtitleUseOutline
GstRender.SunShadowQuality 0
GstRender.TerrainQuality 0
GstRender.TextureFiltering 0
GstRender.TextureQuality 0
GstRender.TransparentShadows 0
GstRender.UIBrightness 0.500000
GstRender.UndergrowthQuality 0
GstRender.VSyncMode 0
GstRender.Vignette 0
GstRender.VolumetricQuality 0
GstRender.VramEnabled 0
GstRender.WeaponDOF 0
GstRender.WindowBordersEnable 1
GstRender.uiUpscaling 0

Now go to your opened “PROFSAVE_profile” file and select everything above GstRender.uiUpscaling 0. Now copy all the commands we mentioned from the hidden block into it so that they are replaced. Save the file now.

These settings were published by optimization expert FR33THY on YouTube. They aim to reduce or completely turn off the depth of field of your weapons as well as other annoying visual adjustments. This also improves your performance and provides a better gaming experience.

These were all the adjustments and information we recommend for the user.cfg and PROFSAVE_profile. Please note that you can only make these changes if you are on the PC. Xbox and PlayStation do not benefit from these tricks and must cope with what DICE has set up. Did you know that some players in Battlefield 6 received the Battle Pass for free?

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Pokémon GO: Is it worth participating in the Spotlight Hour tomorrow?

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Another Spotlight Hour is coming up in Pokémon GO. MeinMMO has looked into what to expect and whether it is worth it.

What is this event? A Spotlight Hour is a short, 60-minute event that features at least one Pokémon and is accompanied by a bonus.

During the Spotlight Hour on October 14, 2025, Lilminip will be waiting for you. This Pokémon is from Generation 5 and is of the Grass type. It can evolve into Dressella.

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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer

Spotlight Hour on October 14, 2025 – Start and Bonuses

When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the short event kicks off at 6:00 PM. It ends again after an hour at 7:00 PM.

What bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during the event, you’ll receive double the amount of Stardust for it. It doesn’t matter which Pokémon you catch. The bonus applies to every catch made within the 60 minutes.

Can you catch Shiny Lilminip? Yes. If you’re lucky, you might also encounter the Shiny version of Lilminip. However, the chance is not increased during the Spotlight Hour.

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? Lilminip and Dressellia are not particularly strong attackers, which means they are not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. For battles in the competitive leagues, you should consider other Pokémon.

You can use the event’s bonus to earn some extra Stardust. If you also use Star Pieces, you can further increase the amount. Without a Star Piece, you will receive 200 Stardust, and with the item, 250 Stardust per catch.

If you still have Pokémon rewards from research, you can also catch these with the event’s bonus. This is particularly worthwhile for Pokémon that generally give more Stardust per catch.

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Not only the Spotlight Hours are waiting for you in the game this month. There are many other events, raids, and other content. If you want to know what exactly they are, feel free to check out our overview with all events in October 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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The launch of Battlefield went so badly for some that they received the Battle Pass for free

tobias schwaiger tobias schwaiger Reading time 2 minutes

Battlefield 6 struggled with issues at launch. Players who were unable to play due to a bug at launch will receive at least a small compensation from EA.

What was the problem? At the launch of Battlefield 6, there was a major disruption in the EA App on the first day. Numerous players who had purchased the shooter there reported that they could not access the game despite installation. Instead, the error message “Purchase required” appeared – even though the game had already been paid for.

For several hours, affected players were unable to start either the multiplayer or the campaign. Even restarting, repairing the files, or reinstalling did not help. Battlefield head Vince Zampella commented on the situation by asking a fan if he could return the game and buy it on Steam.

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Battlefield 6: Mit diesen Tipps werdet ihr zum besseren Squad-Spieler

EA rewards players as compensation for launch frustration

What compensation is there for affected players? To apologize for the outages, EA is distributing several in-game gifts to players who were affected by the issue. In a statement on X, the developers explained:

“We know how frustrating this has been, so we wanted to apologize – with a few extras.”

Players will receive 12 hardware and 12 career boosts as compensation through the in-game mailbox, which will help you level up quickly. Additionally, all affected users will receive full access to a seasonal Battle Pass. The first Battle Pass will be available with Season 1, which starts on October 28.

Players who own the Phantom Edition of the game will get access to the complete Battle Pass of Season 2, as they have already purchased the Season 1 Battle Pass by buying the edition.

There were also issues on Steam

Are there also errors on Steam? Yes, not only the EA App was affected. Some Steam players were also faced with difficulties: When trying to start Battlefield 6, the message appeared that the game was “not yet released”.

The developers then confirmed the error and reported that they were working on a solution. Until the issue is resolved, they also provided possible workarounds that may help you. We have summarized some solutions for you on meinMMO: Error on Steam: Battlefield 6 is unreleased – Here’s how to solve the problem.

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WoW: Legion was really dark – Blizzard needs to return to that

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Legion had some of the darkest quests in World of Warcraft. Blizzard needs to bring that back, thinks MeinMMO demon Cortyn.

Currently, most players are likely enjoying World of Warcraft in the “Legion Remix” mode. This mode is not only fun but also offers exclusive rewards that hardly anyone wants to miss. It also provides the opportunity to replay all the quests from Legion and realize: Wow, that was quite dark.

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WoW Legion Remix: This insane time travel works

Sure, at first glance, World of Warcraft is a game with comic graphics and thus may seem somewhat “childish”. However, many of the quests in Legion show that behind the comic graphics often lie dark or cruel stories.

Death Knights are dark, very different from the shining heroes of WoW

A nice example here is the Death Knight campaign. Right at the beginning, it becomes relatively clear that you are not a “hero of Azeroth” but the supreme servant of the Lich King, who is also working to destroy the Legion. Unlike other classes, you are ruthless. A human doesn’t want to cooperate? Then you have the option to attack him immediately.

The story of the Death Knights is really dark – and yet very cool.

Graves are desecrated. Defiant informants are killed and then raised from the dead to extract information from them. Throughout the quest chain, you even storm the Paladin order hall to steal a corpse and resurrect it as a Death Knight – even if that fails.

The entire quest chain makes it clear: you are much closer to the Scourge than to the Horde or the Alliance. You are a creature of the undead, without much concern or scruples.

But even the quests outside the order campaign are quite dark. In Val’sharah, we find some Dryads who are literally melted alive by Moonkin – into fleshy slime blobs filled with bones.

WoW Runas Wretched
The story around Runas is dark – and has no happy ending.

In Suramar, we find an elf who pretends to be a good Samaritan and wants to smuggle displaced persons back into the city – only to realize that he sacrifices the refugees and outcasts to demons to gain more power himself.

Legion is full of these quests that have a noticeably dark touch.

The future of WoW should dare to be more like Legion again

However, it is also understandable that such quests have become increasingly rare in recent expansions. Most quests are not written for cruel Death Knights, stubborn Demon Hunters, or ruthless Warlocks, but for the neutral adventurer or hero who mainly wants to help.

Sometimes you want to be the shining hero – and sometimes the wicked Death Knight.

But especially in comparison to Legion, you can see how sad that actually is. The classes are so different in their stories and should therefore be offered more content tailored to their own class. I want to do more holy, heroic things as a Paladin and also show the cruel side as a Death Knight. I want to hunt the remnants of the Burning Legion as a Demon Hunter and perhaps ally myself with these remnants as a Warlock to gain even more power.

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The development team of World of Warcraft is currently extremely large and is working on several expansions simultaneously to ensure that the content flow never dries up. But at least I could live with less frequent updates if we could get another expansion with each class receiving its own extensive campaign in the foreseeable future.

Because the unparalleled cool feeling of executing the will of the Lich King as a cold-blooded Death Knight and being “different” from the shining heroes of Azeroth is something you unfortunately never get back after Legion. And that’s quite a shame, as much as I enjoy the story of the World Souls saga.
If you’re looking to get the best gear in Remix, we have a guide that will quickly help you achieve item level 740.

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A mistake in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance can cost you a lot of time if you’re not careful

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, many players are currently making a mistake. MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier explains what to consider now.

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has numerous systems, currencies, and features that one must first understand. It’s no wonder that a mistake keeps happening.

Those who currently just equip anything that sparkles are making a mistake that will later cost a lot of time, says MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier.

Who is writing here? Cedric Holmeier is a freelance author at MeinMMO and an expert on Asia MMORPGs. He has spent thousands of hours in games like Throne and Liberty, Tarisland, or Swords of Legends Online. For MeinMMO, he has already played the beta of the new Blue Protocol: Star Resonance and knows exactly which mistake to avoid.

Here you can see the trailer for Blue Protocol: Star Resonance:

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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance presents a colorful character diversity in the new release trailer

Be careful with equipment

I keep seeing it: Players simply equip the golden items in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, regardless of what the stats look like. This is a big mistake! You can already tell that some players are lagging behind in dungeons.

Even though the items may look better at first glance, it’s not enough to just build your equipment from golden pieces; the stats are much more important. To understand this, one needs to look at the attributes of the items. An item consists of:

  • Basic Attributes: They are the same for every item and are not randomly generated. It is only important that the item fits the class. A Frost Mage should not use items with agility.
  • Advanced Attributes: These values are rolled randomly and vary from item to item. They determine whether an item is good or bad.
  • Reforge Attribute: By forging an item, an additional value is added. It can be changed repeatedly by reforging.
Image shows Best in Slot Armguards from Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
Basic Attributes top – Advanced Attributes middle – Reforge Attribute gold

What makes a good item? To assess whether an item is good or bad, it’s important to look at the Advanced Attributes. You want to have as many values with a thumbs up as possible. This signals that the value is useful for your class.

On the other hand, using items with Advanced Attributes that do not have a thumbs up is not useful for your character. Thus, items of purple rarity can be better than golden ones, especially if they have the right attributes in comparison.

Get the right equipment now

To prepare for the raids and the master mode of the dungeons, you need to take care of the right equipment now.

  • Your goal is to have a complete set of gear level 40 in gold with two Advanced Attributes belonging to your class by the start of those game modes.

To achieve this, Blue Protocol: Star Resonance offers 6 different dungeons, each dropping 2 of the total 11 equipment pieces in hard mode. It is therefore possible to farm the missing equipment pieces quite specifically.

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Once the next difficulty level of the dungeons and the raids are unlocked, many players will face the problem that they will not be strong enough for the content despite a high gear score. Those who farm specifically now and gather the equipment will not be left behind. More experiences from the beta can be found here: After 50 hours in the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, I found the strengths, although it only annoys on paper

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A villain from DC is like an evil Deadpool, but as powerful as Superman

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Some characters in movies, series, and comics occasionally break the fourth wall. The most famous is probably the character Deadpool from Marvel. But DC also played with this idea, giving it a completely different twist in combination with Superman.

Which character is it about? Almost every movie and comic fan has heard of Deadpool. The goofy anti-hero is especially known for his break with the 4th wall. This means he is aware that he exists in a comic or film, and sometimes he even talks to viewers and readers.

In the comic DC Comics Presents No. 87 from 1985, DC introduced a similar character with Superboy-Prime, developing a unique approach with the ability and knowledge of his own existence, which was primarily intended to provide readers with a mirror.

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English trailer for Superman IV

A Superman fan who becomes a hero

Who is Superboy-Prime? The planet Krypton in the Earth-Prime universe is on the verge of destruction, but Jor-El saves his son Kal-El with a teleporter that transports the baby to Earth. There, the child is rescued by Jerry and Naomi Kent. They name him Clark Kent, after the Superman character who is a well-known comic character in this universe.

During a catastrophe, Clark suddenly gains superpowers like Superman. At the same time, a Superman from another dimension appears and teaches him some lessons about being a hero. He becomes Superboy-Prime, follows Superman into another dimension, and begins an odyssey through the multiverse.

Later, Superboy-Prime helps to defeat the Anti-Monitor, a powerful entity that threatened the multiverse. But he had a problem: He could no longer return to his home world, which drives him insane.

Superboy-Prime ultimately becomes the villain, clashing with heroes in various story events. At the end of the comic series Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds, he manages to return to Earth-Prime, but his villainous deeds appear in the comics of that world.

After that, he often breaks the fourth wall. He can read in comics what happens in other universes, discussed in forums that he isn’t that evil, and in the series Blackest Night, he even confronts and threatens DC authors.

But all of this is not portrayed as absurdly as with Deadpool. Superboy-Prime is a tragic character.

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The tragic realization when one becomes aware of their existence

Why is Superboy-Prime a tragic character? Breaking the 4th wall can be used for jokes, but Superboy-Prime is different. In Adventure Comics No. 4 from 2009 (via DC), he learns through a comic that he will soon be attacked. While he manages to survive and defeat the attackers, he also despairs.

In several panels (Source: Screen Rant), he complains about his existence:

I never get what I want. They don’t want me to have it. They have made me their puppet, forced me to hurt people. I shouldn’t be like this. I was once the hero. Why can’t I stop being like this? Can’t I make my own decisions?

Source: Adventure Comics No. 4 (2009)

Superboy-Prime is written as a villain, and he knows it. He would like to change something about it, but he is at the mercy of the authors who do with him what they want.

As comicbook.com writes, Superboy-Prime is also the personification of toxic comic fans. He discusses on the internet about wrong decisions but remains obsessed with comics, wanting to know how the future unfolds.

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The authors were merciful

For Superboy-Prime, there was still a happy ending. At the end of 2020, the comic one-shot Dark Nights: Death Metal The Secret Origin was released, giving Superboy-Prime a nice happy ending. He is back in his universe, with a girlfriend and his dog.

He does not read the comics; he enjoys the sunny day and thinks about his lost abilities. After a child narrowly escapes being run over by a car, he suddenly saves it with superpowers, and the comic addresses the reader and ends with the words: But maybe you should take a walk too (Source: Reddit).

How can one read the story of Superboy-Prime? He appears now and then in several stories, but the 3 most relevant stories are probably:

  • Infinite Crisis (also available in German as a collection)
  • Sinestro Corps War (also available in German as a collection, but one must rely on the used market for it)
  • Dark Nights: Death Metal The Secret Origin (available in German in the collection Batman: Death Metal Special Volume: Volume 3)

You can also find the stories individually in English, either in print or as a Kindle version. Another DC villain is also forced to be evil, but he seems to enjoy the fight against his hero: The biggest jerk of DC is neither the Joker nor Lex Luthor, it’s a former fan of The Flash

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Source(s):
  1. DC Database
  2. SlashFilm
  3. Titelbildquelle: Warner Bros. auf YouTube

Trainer is surprised about a monster in Pokémon GO, thereby exposing himself as a cheater

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

A trainer from Pokémon GO just wanted more information about a monster in his collection. However, the Pokémon revealed more about him than he probably hoped for.

In Pokémon GO, there are all sorts of different variants of monsters. These include Crypto monsters, regional forms like Galar and Hisuian, or costumed versions of the popular pocket monsters.

A trainer found an example in his collection that left him a bit puzzled. The community has a very simple and precise answer regarding what this monster is all about.

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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer

Oops, that can happen … – A clear marking

What kind of monster is that? In the picture of the trainer, a Spearow is seen. But instead of the normal, familiar representation, this Spearow has a striking peculiarity. Above the picture of the monster, there is a red line running from the bottom left to the top right.

In another picture that the trainer later added in a response, it can be seen that the Spearow was caught on August 13, 2016.

The trainer asks in his post what this red line is all about. In the picture, this marking is only visible on this Spearow and not on any other monsters. Some clever commentators have found the answer regarding what the Pokémon is all about.

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What’s the story with the monster? Several trainers were able to help the player and found the answer to the unusual picture of the monster. It was obtained in a non-legitimate way in the game and thus marked by Niantic.

This means that the player probably obtained the Spearow through prohibited methods such as spoofing or using cracked and modified versions of the game. According to the Redditor techbear72, these markings were previously used by Niantic before they started banning players for such behavior.

What restrictions does the Pokémon have? According to some comments under the post, there are certain restrictions associated with the marking on the Spearow. It cannot be placed in gyms nor used for raids or battles in the battle league. Also, evolving and using it as a buddy Pokémon should not be possible.

However, the trainer can still keep the Spearow. Should he decide to send it to the professor, there should also be no candy for this.

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What does the community say about it? Besides comments explaining the situation and remarks from some trainers that they have never seen such a marking, there are also a few amusing comments under the post. Some of them are:

  • “Who in the wide wide world of pokemon go is cheating to obtain a low level Spearow??”, wonders paulD1983R
  • “Fruit ninja sparrow”, writes mvwolfpack referring to a well-known game
  • “An enemy Pokemon is attempting to use CUT against your Spearow”, claims segwaysegue
  • “The spear in spearow”, comments Whole_Surprice_3204

If you prefer to catch your Pokémon legitimately, then events and raids are a good opportunity to obtain some specimens. What events are taking place this current month and when, you can find out in our overview with all events in October 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Gronkh receives criticism after a fan channel closes: “Affected me more than I am willing to admit”

Johanna Johanna Reading time 3 minutes

On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Twitch streamer Erik “Gronkh” Range planned to stream normally, but shortly before he canceled the stream. The reason: Some posts that were posted in his own Reddit.

Why is there hate for Gronkh? In recent days, the mood in the subreddit around Twitch streamer Gronkh has turned negative. More and more posts appeared in r/Gronkh that essentially contained three points:

  • The community criticized how Gronkh was dealing with the YouTube fan channel Mjoll. The channel repeatedly posted edited best-of videos from Gronkh’s Let’s Plays over the past 2 years. The channel operator wanted to monetize the YouTube channel, but Gronkh’s management did not allow it. This is how the channel operator describes it in a post on YouTube.
    The consequence: Since it seems to be a busy student behind the channel, she had to stop her work if it was no longer financially viable for her.
  • Furthermore, a part of the community seemed dissatisfied that Gronkh would suddenly play Battlefield 6, even though he had previously spoken out against “war games”.
  • Lastly, some pointed out that Gronkh would have a lot of placements in his Twitch stream.

The way criticism was expressed, in Gronkh’s eyes, was not formulated in a factual manner; he would accept that, but it went in a hate-posting direction. According to him, things were no longer criticized but commented on with hatred.

For example, a user wrote among other things on Reddit: “For several weeks, the streams seem to me like the absolute sellout. From placement to placement, in games that Gronkh would never touch on his own.” It should be noted that the user subsequently apologized for this post and understood and accepted Gronkh’s perspective, which he himself commented on Reddit below.

All of this seemed to affect Gronkh so much that he even canceled a stream.

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

“As usual, the loud minority”

Why does Gronkh cancel his stream? After over 10 years on Twitch (Source: SullyGnome), Gronkh still seems to be affected by such threads. Because it led to the Twitch streamer canceling his planned stream on Sunday, October 12, 2025, shortly before.

In addition, he wrote among other things the following on Reddit: “Probably it was the amount and sometimes also the groundlessness that affected me more yesterday than I may admit. And actually, I have a relatively thick skin. No idea why it still gets to me after all these years. Maybe because I still care, no matter how much some people may see or even hope for that.”

Regarding the hate posts on Reddit, he additionally wrote a separate post in which he stated:

Sorry, criticism acknowledged – but I personally delete any hate threads from alt accounts. I know, people want to catch a bit of mood at the moment because I played a shooter, at the same time with the Mjoll story – but maybe we can keep that within limits without being insulting or making groundless claims. Thank you very much.

– Gronkh on Reddit

Fans support Gronkh: The larger part of the community still seems to be behind Gronkh. Many well-wishes and understanding for the situation can be found on Reddit.

  • The user EvaCuate2025 finds the hate exaggerated (Source: Reddit): “(…) I’m also amazed at how much fuss is made about this childish stuff (placements, legal decisions). All experts when it comes to the decisions of others…”
  • BlaM4c states on Reddit: “As usual, it will be the loud minority. Don’t let them ruin your fun – and get healthy first! There are more important things than getting upset about trolls.”
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Even in other situations where Gronkh was criticized, he did not always back down. For example, the title of one of his YouTube videos was criticized, but he shot back. You can read more about this here on MeinMMO: Gronkh responds to the accusation that he used the wrong words: “I will not cower in everything”

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Source(s):
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  2. Mjoll auf YouTube
  3. Reddit
  4. Gronkh auf YouTube (Bildquelle)

Soulframe looks much better than most AAA games thanks to the new update”, and it’s still far from finished

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

For Soulframe, the “Preludes 11” update has now been released, making the fantasy RPG from the creators of Warframe even bigger, better, and more beautiful.

What do I need to know about Preludes 11? The new update for the current test version of Soulframe was actually supposed to be released in September. However, the release of Preludes 11 only happened last week, with all testers who have access looking forward to the following highlight updates:

  • The tale of the corrupted bear Bromius and the associated pact for Bromius
  • New weapons like a type of cleaver or the weapons of the Mockery enemies (which also come in an armored variant with the update)
  • The new dungeon Neath’uns
  • In regions with a level of 10 or higher, you can encounter 8 new sub-bosses that drop valuable loot
  • New armor sets: 3 starter armors for beginners and the Bromius armor
  • Introduction of runes and totems to provide characters with more opportunities for advancement and strength enhancement, as well as to modify their playstyle
  • The old totems return as talismans that you can use to enhance your virtues and defense
  • Health recovery that will allow melee fighters to regain a portion of lost health through counterattacks within a short time window
  • Customization options for character appearance via transmog or dyes associated with the witch Verminia that require new resources
  • New attack maneuvers for daggers
  • Balancing adjustments for enemies (making the beginning a bit more difficult) and the loot distribution
  • Improved starter experience for new players
  • New skins for the sparrows
  • Graphically, Soulframe receives further improvements for lighting effects, environment textures, and more

The complete patch notes with images of the new armor sets, weapons, and other updates can be found on soulframe.com.

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Soulframe: Prelude trailer for the new fantasy MMO by the creators of Warframe

Despite alpha status, Soulframe captivates

How is the community reacting to the new update? Although the developers distributed significantly more access to Soulframe a few months ago, the fantasy RPG is still in pre-alpha and is therefore still quite far from a final release. The new update doesn’t change that much.

Nevertheless, Preludes 11 excites many testers. For example, the graphical improvements have received a lot of praise. Sifernos1 writes on Reddit: “Digital Extremes has a game in beta phase that’s more beautiful than most AAA games. And it’s free…”

In response to the remark that it is even a pre-alpha, Sifernos1 adds that this would actually support his point.

Soulframe: Graphical detail level
The detail level of Soulframe is remarkable.

However, some players admit that the recent update has also significantly increased the hardware requirements. Toughbiscuit explains on Reddit: “Unfortunately, the additional foliage and similar things have reached the limits of my PC, so I had to downgrade to ‘medium’.”

Tidezen praises the entire patch on Reddit: “OMG, this is a huge update, so many new things. I haven’t played in months, so I’m really behind and don’t even know what half of this stuff means, but I can’t wait to try it out.”

What else did the developers reveal? During the recent developer stream on Twitch, the focus was not only on the new update but also on a new founder program that will start soon and grant early access to the game for other interested parties, as well as exclusive rewards.

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What do I need to know about Soulframe? The new project from the creators of Warframe was first introduced at TennoCon 2022 and is currently in an early alpha testing phase, for which access is regularly distributed. The developers themselves describe Soulframe as a “Free2Play open-world adventure” with a fantasy setting.

The gameplay shown so far resembles – in terms of atmosphere and combat – quite a bit the Souls games from From Software. However, the developers insist that despite the name, there are many more differences than similarities. The world is not as dark, the combat is not as punishing. Soulframe is supposed to be even less hardcore than Warframe.

Due to the multiplayer content and Warframe roots, the term MMO comes up repeatedly with this action title. The developers themselves avoid the MMO designation. That there is a good reason for this is shown in our hands-on report: I played approximately 25 hours of Soulframe and can tell you: This is not an MMO

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In Battlefield 6, there is again the “perfect distance” for snipers and you can see before the shot whether a hit will kill you

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Snipers have the iconic white glow in Battlefield 6, but when the camper suddenly glows in color, you should quickly take cover.

What is the deal with the perfect distance? In Battlefield 6, the so-called “Sweet Spot” for sniper rifles has returned.

The Sweet Spot is the perfect distance for snipers, as you can kill enemies with a single shot to the upper body at that distance. If you are outside the Sweet Spot, a shot to the upper body won’t be enough. You are either too close or too far away and will need a second shot or a headshot.

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Reveal-Trailer zu Battlefield 6

The glow reveals the potential danger

How can you tell if a shot would kill you? In Battlefield 6, snipers have the familiar white glow of the scope, which reveals a sniper’s position. However, if you are within a sniper’s Sweet Spot, the glow is no longer white, but colored. The reflection of the scope is then blue-yellow.

If you see a sniper with a blue-yellow glow instead of a white glow, you should take cover as quickly as possible because you are within their perfect distance, and they can take you out with a single shot.

Are all body shots in the Sweet Spot fatal? No, not necessarily. Shots to the stomach area can be survived, for example. However, a shot to the heart level, neck area, or shoulders is sufficient.

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How far is the Sweet Spot? It depends on the weapon being used. The first available sniper rifle, the M2010 ESR, has its Sweet Spot roughly in the range of 70 to 85 meters. However, we cannot currently tell you an exact distance. It’s best to experiment a little yourself.

If sniper rifles are not your thing or if you prefer being in the action rather than on a mountain or high building, we recommend the M4A1 carbine. The all-rounder is really strong at medium distances and is still usable at short and long ranges. Here you can find a few recommended builds: Battlefield 6: M4A1 Build – The best loadouts for the all-rounder

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The worst expansion of Destiny 2 was almost the end of the shooter, now it is supposed to have even fewer players

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 has been struggling since the release of “Forsaken”. The player count has been steadily declining, and interest in the loot shooter is waning. Now the shooter has reached a low that almost meant its end.

What low is being talked about? Those who were there for the release of the “Curse of Osiris” expansion might remember how bleak the situation was for the loot shooter at that time. There was hardly any playable content available, the campaign was a disaster, and everything regarding the grind felt trivial and unenjoyable.

According to a presentation at GDC (Source: YouTube), the shooter was facing a crisis. Player numbers dropped so low that Justin Truman, the studio head of Bungie, even stated that if the situation continued, the developers would be forced to shut down the servers in 5 weeks.

Now it seems that the catastrophe is occurring again because when looking at the remaining Guardians, it becomes clear that interest is dwindling and it can only get worse.

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What happens next?

In fact, no one knows for sure, as Bungie remains silent. To illustrate the extent of the disinterest, we are using the site “popularity.report“. According to thegamepost.com, the site can track player counts across all platforms using the Bungie API and provide an overview of how many players are still actively playing Destiny 2.

Accordingly, during the “Curse of Osiris”, the player count was still over 350,000 at its lowest point. However, during “Forsaken”, this low point is currently at 145,000 players, and the trend is downward.

Why will the numbers continue to decline? “Ashes and Iron” is the name of the new season, but it barely made an impression. The content was poor, the power grind is still frustrating, and fans are silent out of disappointment regarding the Porta system.

Regarding upcoming content in the season, it also doesn’t look bright. There is nothing for fans to be excited about, and the events that Bungie keeps rehashing can only attract a few. It is only logical that fans are turning away from the once flagship loot shooter.

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Will Bungie shut down the servers? That seems rather unlikely, as the studio still has Sony backing them. Moreover, according to a new announcement regarding Marathon, the developers are still working on their extraction shooter.

It is quite possible that the former Halo developers are dismissing the poor player numbers as a temporary drought until the new expansion “Renegades” launches. It remains to be seen whether Bungie will react to the current situation. You can find more about Destiny 2 here: The Vex gain sentience in Destiny 2 after 10 years, becoming stylish criminals immediately

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A new Battle Royale on Steam lets you write for your life, every typo can lead to Game Over

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

Typing on a keyboard comes easy to some, while others fear every typo. A new game launching on Steam turns this fear into a principle.

What game is it? Final Sentence is an upcoming Battle Royale developed by a single person. This individual goes online by the name Button Mash and brings fresh air to the “Battle Royale” genre with his original idea.

Instead of running around a vast map with weapons like in Fortnite, PUBG, and others, Final Sentence gives you a typewriter. Together with up to 100 other players, or privately with up to 8 friends, you sit at a desk in a dimly lit room.

You must type various sentences that the game prompts you. At first glance, this may not sound particularly exciting, and the connection to the Battle Royale genre isn’t obvious. However, this changes quickly when you realize that every mistake can be fatal.

Here you can see the cinematic trailer, which already conveys the dark atmosphere of the game:

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Typing Meets Russian Roulette

What makes it special? Next to each desk stands an NPC with a pistol. There is only one bullet in it, but the weapon can be fired six times.

In other words, if you make a mistake while typing on the typewriter, the NPC will pull the trigger. If you’re lucky, the gun is empty, and you survive your mishap. If you’re unlucky, you’re hit, and the bullet ensures a quick game over.

This can create a lot of stress as you try to avoid typos while maintaining a high pace. Additional pressure arises because you can see how other players around you fail and shots are fired. As in classic Battle Royales, the number of participants will decrease, but here you witness it firsthand.

Behind this exciting idea lies a practical reason. The solo developer stated to Insider Gaming:

I myself am notoriously bad at typing, so I was looking for entertaining ways to improve. This is how the idea for Final Sentence was born.

The game allows you to track your progress. Whether you die or emerge victorious at the end of the round – all results are recorded, so you can look back and see how you improved.

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What do players think? Although Final Sentence is not yet released, there are already reactions to the dark cinematic trailer on YouTube. The game mechanics already convince many and lead them to add the game to their Steam wishlist:

  • “Awesome, going straight onto my wishlist. Now we just need more typewriter models that can be unlocked during the game, and it would be perfect,” writes Vari486.
  • “The budget was spent entirely on the trailer, but the idea looks very promising,” says Angelo-wf4kf, referring to the qualitative difference between simple game graphics and epic trailer visuals.
  • “For those who write and play, this is for us,” says Trusarmor4957.
  • The user poniechps5291 is skeptical about whether the concept will remain entertaining: “It’s a pointless game, you just keep typing the same text over and over.”

Anyone who wants to take a look at Final Sentence can already do so in a demo on Steam. There is currently no release date for the full version, with only the fourth quarter of 2025 indicated on the shop page. If nothing changes in that regard, we can expect the game by the end of this year.

All those who have trouble with typing on the keyboard may have found their final boss in Final Sentence. Or a playful way to improve their skills. What do you think about it? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Another game also impresses with a new approach in the genre: Murderous detective game on Steam locks you in a lavish castle, letting you compete against each other like in a battle royale

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WoW: Get Better Equipment in Legion Remix – How to Reach Itemlevel 740

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

In World of Warcraft Legion Remix better equipment can determine how much fun you have. We will reveal how to reach item level 740.

Currently, most players in World of Warcraft are in “Legion Remix”, the reboot of the Legion expansion. There are numerous cosmetic rewards waiting, and new characters can be leveled up in no time. However, a high item level is necessary to collect bronze in large quantities. The higher your item level, the faster the enemies fall.

Our guide shows you how to increase your character’s item level to the maximum of 740 in just a few days.

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How to increase item level in Legion Remix? During the leveling phase, your item level automatically increases when you receive rewards. Whether from quests, dungeons, or raids – all items are always suitable for your level, and almost every item should be an upgrade for you.

This changes, however, at level 80. Once you reach level 80, there is a first item level plateau at around 584. Rewards from chests will then only grant items of this level, and an increase this way is no longer possible.

How to increase item level the fastest? To increase your item level above the plateau of 584 at level 80, there are several options. Because from various sources, you will receive items that are slightly better than what you are currently wearing – and this applies up to a maximum of 740:

  • All raids, both on LFR, Normal, Heroic, and Mythic.
  • Epic reward chests for the “Endless Research” quests at the Bazaar, from the 1st random dungeon of the day (both difficulties), and the daily faction chest for world quests.
  • Items obtained from Particles of Broken Time.

Example: If you are currently wearing item level 584, a raid boss will drop loot with item level 587 to 593 for you. If you already have item level 640, the boss will drop loot that is around 646. This way, your item level increases naturally, piece by piece.

Maximize efficiency in Legion Remix: Here’s how you should proceed

If you want to get the highest item level in a short time, you should strictly follow a clear plan.

It’s important to know:

  • Absolutely every quest, no matter how small and insignificant, grants a green reward box from which you can obtain equipment.
  • The contents of the green reward boxes depend on the level you had when you received the box. Therefore, a box that you received at level 20 will contain equipment for level 20. It is not worth saving boxes for later.
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After about 5 days, you are already close to item level 700.

As a result: You should save as many story and zone quests as possible and only complete them at level 80. This way you get the “good” boxes for level 80 from every quest. You want to have these in large quantities because they not only contain equipment for level 80 but also “Particles of Broken Time”. You can combine 10 of these particles into a new item that will increase your item level.

These particles will also be dropped by mobs in the “Heroic World”. Activate the Heroic World at the latest when you reach item level 600, then you should have no problems there.

The plan for the best gear

This results in the following plan to obtain good equipment with maximum speed:

  1. Visit normal and heroic dungeons at level 80 until you have an item level of around 590.
  2. Activate the Heroic World and only complete quests in it.
  3. Continuously complete the repeatable “Endless Research” quests and immediately get new ones until the limit is reached.
  4. Visit all raids every day on all difficulty levels.
  5. Visit a random normal and a heroic dungeon every day for the epic reward box.
  6. Complete quests and world quests during the waiting times.

Are dungeons worth it on M+? Generally: No, not for gearing up. There is a special rule in “Mythic+” because the item level of the reward from the completion chest is based solely on the level of your keystone. However, this is typically not realistic. To get good gear from Mythic+, you need a group that generally has higher gear than what you can obtain from the dungeons.

This may change during the different phases of Legion Remix, but currently, we advise against using Mythic+ as a source for gear in Remix.

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How long does gearing take? That primarily depends on how strictly you follow this plan. If you visit all raids on all difficulties every day, you should reach the maximum item level of 740 within no more than 10 days. While this is not absolutely necessary for the contents of Legion Remix, you will be extremely overpowered and can farm bronze even faster.
While Legion Remix is in full swing, many fans are already eagerly looking forward to a Shadowlands Remix…

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Twitch streamer reveals why she performs poorly in 7 vs. Wild: “I wasn’t planned”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Fibii is part of this year’s season of 7 vs. Wild and is receiving a lot of hate for appearing so clumsy. Now she reveals how her preparation went.

Who is it about? In this year’s season of 7 vs. Wild, the candidate Fibii represents the streamers and influencers. She has over 930,000 followers on Twitch, who she entertains with gaming and just chatting content.

As a candidate of 7 vs. Wild, she is currently facing a lot of hate. Since the start of the season, she has reportedly received many hateful messages via social media. Often the topic is that she appears so inexperienced and helpless in the wilderness.

In a livestream, the participant recently revealed the reasons behind this and that she actually shouldn’t have been there.

Former candidate Jens “Knossi” Knossalla has also experienced a lot of hate in 7 vs. Wild:

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How Fibii became a candidate

Why was the streamer so poorly prepared? In a new livestream on Twitch, the participant of 7 vs. Wild explained how her participation came about. She revealed that she wasn’t planned at all initially:

Yes, I know, I might have taken a spot from someone great, but I wasn’t planned. Then I was only scheduled last – so: don’t be so mad. It was very surprising for me too. I didn’t apply for it, but bam, then I was there and it was a huge deal.

She explains in the stream that the production had only contacted her one month before the suspension because another participant, who had been planned before, dropped out at the last minute. The Twitch streamer only stepped in at short notice.

How did her preparation go? On Twitch, the streamer explained that she spent the month she had for preparation mostly with doctor’s appointments. For a trip to the Amazon rainforest, some vaccinations as well as malaria prophylaxis are recommended.

Accordingly, the content creator had little time to learn survival skills. She explained in the livestream on Twitch that she mainly prepared by watching videos, precisely because there was no time for an actual crash course.

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For the Twitch streamer, it is clear that she would have faced less hate if she had been better prepared for the situation. In recent years, beginners have repeatedly had to face the harsh judgment of the viewers of the survival show. Knossi was also affected by the hate, and today he explains that 7 vs. Wild still owes him something: Twitch streamer Knossi says: 7 vs. Wild has not fulfilled a promise, calls Fritz Meinecke directly

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