Nintendo captures pirates thanks to Reddit, demands 4.5 million US dollars in damages, finds it respectful

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Nintendo has achieved a new success in the fight against pirates. Thanks to an old Reddit post, the lawyers have caught a pirate who now has to pay 4.5 million US dollars.

The title image is a symbolic image.

Who is it about? In July 2024, it became known that Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the main moderator of the Reddit “SwitchPirates”, James “Archbox” W. (via torrentfreak). He was accused in the lawsuit of operating several illegal shops where he sold pirated games for the Switch. Furthermore, he helped others bypass Nintendo’s security measures so that the sold games would work.

To catch the pirate, Nintendo did real detective work and sifted through old Reddit posts. Only thanks to a 9-year-old post did the lawyers come across a clue that ultimately revealed his identity. The court has now made its ruling, and this will be costly for the pirate.

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No strategy is no strategy

How did the trial go? After the pirate did not respond to Nintendo’s cease-and-desist order, the company sued him. They brought the charges to court, where the defendant, Reddit moderator, was given a deadline to comment on the matter.

But instead of consulting a lawyer and building a defense strategy, the defendant did nothing. He apparently did not show up in court at all, did not make a statement, and also did not present any counter-evidence that could have helped him in the situation.

But that had consequences: The court decided in favor of Nintendo America and convicted the pirate.

What does the penalty look like? Nintendo America “respectfully” urged the court to rule in their favor and impose a compensation payment of 4.5 million US dollars (about 3.85 million euros), as stated in the court documents on Bluesky.

For the reasons stated above, NOA [Nintendo America] respectfully requests that the court issue a default judgment in favor of NOA and against W. for monetary compensation in the amount of 4,500,000 as well as a preliminary injunction in the form of the proposed injunction.

Excerpt from court documents via Bluesky

The court ruled in favor of Nintendo and imposed the requested amount as a penalty. Furthermore, the now convicted pirate must refrain from his actions in the future.

How does the community react to the verdict? Even though people on Reddit don’t seem to be the biggest fans of Nintendo, many gamers think the strategy of the pirate was quite poor. They cannot understand why the then-accused did not hire a lawyer and at least tried to reduce the high compensation amount.

For them, it is clear that a court trial without their own participation would hardly lead to a positive outcome. The community sees the fact that the convicted now has to pay 4.5 million US dollars as a consequence of not caring.

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The fight against pirates is not the only legal matter affecting the company. The well-known legal dispute between Palworld and Nintendo continues. However, the company behind Palworld is hardly deterred by it: In the midst of the legal dispute with Nintendo, Palworld announces its release – Explains what they will do now

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Anyone who buys the physical version of Battlefield 6 for PS5 can completely avoid the download, perfect for households with slow internet connections

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

The physical version of Battlefield 6 for PlayStation 5 is likely coming with the complete game on disc – buyers do not need to download anything additionally.

What is behind this announcement? According to a report from the gaming news platform TweakTown, it has been confirmed that the PS5 retail version (that is, the physical disc) of Battlefield 6 contains the entire game on the disc. This means: As soon as you insert the disc into your console, you can start right away – without any large downloads.

A super-fast internet connection is therefore not necessary, provided the day one patch is not huge.

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For context: Many games need to download data from the store despite being available in disc version, because the content pressed onto Blu-ray often does not reflect the final state and modern titles are now larger than the capacity of a PS5 disc. The time between when a game is duplicated for retail and the actual release is usually several weeks, during which developers continue to work on bug fixes, balancing, and optimizations. These final adjustments are provided as so-called day one patches, which must be downloaded at the first launch.

At the same time, many games with their high-resolution textures, voiceovers, and massive worlds can no longer fully fit on a 100 GB disc – additional content must therefore inevitably be installed online (via GameFaqs).

How did the information about Battlefield 6 come to light? According to the report from TweakTown, the hint comes from the official PS5 subreddit, where early buyers have seen the fully usable version on their PS5. The multiplayer servers are also said to be active already, allowing for a seamless start.

As IGN reports, players can expect the aforementioned day one patch with numerous adjustments and optimizations. IGN mentions changes to movement, weapon recoil, and the game mode Rush (via IGN).

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Battlefield 6 will be released on October 10, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and is highly anticipated. Already before the launch, around 1.7 million pre-orders were registered alone on Steam (via mp1ist).

If you bought the retail version and the day one patch remains manageable, you can probably start directly. However, if you pre-ordered the digital version and want to know more about the launch of Battlefield 6, including the release time and when you can start the preload, check out our overview article: Battlefield 6 Release Time and Preload – When can you play?

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“You can’t even copy and paste”: Teachers are disappointed with the lack of computer skills of some students

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Many teachers report that students do not master even basic computer actions — like Copy/Paste, sending files via email, or saving documents. The main reasons for this are inadequate equipment and unequal access to computers.

What about technical skills? An article published in 2023 in the French daily newspaper La Dépêche quotes teachers who are astonished at how many young people, despite growing up with screens, still do not really master basic functions on the computer (via La Dépêche).

According to Anne Cordier, a researcher in information and communication sciences, many children and teenagers are significantly less computer-savvy than often assumed.

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Computer vs. Smartphone

Why is the necessary basic knowledge lacking? Although young people today grow up with smartphones, tablets, and consoles, many do not acquire productive computer skills, according to the report.

Instead of mastering Word, PowerPoint, or file management, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube dominate their digital everyday life. The problem is: Those who never learn to handle a mouse and keyboard or understand a file system get stuck in digital illiteracy. In French, there is even a specific term for it: “Illectronisme”.

According to figures from the French statistics office Insee, around 15% of the population in France was affected in 2021, and even among young people, according to the ANLCI Agency, about 11% show significant difficulties with basic skills, which also includes IT competence.

The situation in Germany is no different. Although the daily lives of many young people here are also increasingly shaped by smartphones and tablets, a comparative study shows that more and more of them struggle with using computers.

According to ICILS 2023 from Paderborn University, 41 percent of eighth graders have only very basic skills in handling digital devices (via Pedocs). The authors of the study assess this proportion as alarmingly high and point out that it has significantly increased compared to the survey from 2018.

Does social class influence digital competence? According to research reports, a central factor is the social background. According to the cited Anne Cordier, it is primarily students from disadvantaged families who do not have a personal computer at home — they often only have a smartphone available, which is hardly suitable for school tasks.

The ICILS study describes the situation in Germany as follows:

In Germany, ICILS 2023 reveals glaring educational inequalities in the acquisition of digital competencies. These are unfavorable to students with migration backgrounds, to students with a different family language than German, and also to students from disadvantaged social backgrounds.

These groups of students are not equipped through school education with the digital competencies required for their future and the stability of society, and they risk being left behind.

The researchers emphasize that the existing inequalities in access to education and the acquisition of digital competencies for disadvantaged social groups must be urgently recognized and specifically addressed. (via ICILS2023).

Anne Cordier sees possible solutions in a stronger involvement of media professionals in schools. They could convey digital fundamentals even in early grades. Additionally, teaching staff need to be better trained in informatics and media competence to prepare students for an increasingly digital society. (via La Dépêche).

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That the basic computer skills are lacking is far from affecting only individuals – it shows how much educational success depends on social background. Those who do not have the opportunity to practice digital skills quickly fall behind. Germany is not alone in this. How well the population is educated worldwide – and how Germany compares internationally – can be found here: The ranking of countries with the best educated population

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Battlefield 6: How much does a gaming PC cost if I want to play the shooter?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

How much does a PC cost that can easily run Battlefield 6? MeinMMO presents computers that should have no problems with the shooter.

MeinMMO presents hardware that you should definitely be able to use for Battlefield 6 and that allows you to avoid playing on the lowest settings. We refer to the current system requirements of Battlefield 6.

We present both individual graphics cards as well as two sample PC configurations that you can either assemble at a PC company or build yourself.

Recommended graphics cards for Battlefield 6

Which graphics cards are recommended? The graphics card is usually the most important component if you want to play Battlefield. Especially if you want to play at least in WQHD, the graphics card becomes more critical. In the following section, we present recommended graphics cards for different budgets:

Budget up to 400 Euros:

  • The Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16 GB is a good, modern alternative from AMD that not only supports FSR 4.0 but is also future-proof with 16 GB of video memory. The performance is significantly above the recommended settings, offering more power than the RTX 5060 Ti and is 40 Euros cheaper.
  • The 5060 Ti 16 GB is slower and more expensive than the AMD card, but offers better ray tracing performance. The 5060 is not recommended with its 8 GB VRAM.
  • From Intel, the Arc B580 is an option, a budget graphics card priced between 220 and 250 Euros. However, this will only reach the recommended settings of Battlefield 6 and has little headroom.

Budget up to 700 Euros:

  • The RX 9070 XT is also equipped with 16 GB of video memory, offers FSR 4.0 and enough power for WQHD as well as high FPS counts. Depending on the offer, you pay around 600 Euros for the graphics card.
  • The GeForce RTX 5070 is Nvidia’s alternative and ranks slightly below the RX 9070 in raw performance, but offers better ray tracing and higher FPS rates when using DLSS.
  • From Intel, you won’t find any truly recommended graphics cards in this price range.
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Example gaming PCs that should easily run Battlefield 6

How much money do you have to spend for a PC? If you want to acquire a completely new PC right in time for the launch of Battlefield 6, then you have various options.

In the following, we present two sample configurations with which you should definitely be able to meet the recommended requirements of Battlefield 6. Our calculated prices are based on PC shops that offer similar PCs. If you decide to build it yourself, you typically save about 100 Euros.

Gaming PC for the absolute minimum

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
  • Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 7600 or RTX 5060
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR4
  • Storage: 500 GB SSD

Price: approx. 600 – 650 Euros

This configuration just meets the minimum requirements of Battlefield 6, and according to EA, you should achieve about 30 FPS in Full HD and the lowest details. Generally, we would advise against such a low-cost configuration, as it just meets the minimum requirements and offers almost no room for improvement.

We would rather recommend the other configurations, as they are significantly more future-proof. If you spend about 150 Euros more, you already get a significantly better graphics card.

Gaming PC under 1,000 Euros

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-12400F
  • Graphics Card: XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR5
  • Storage: 1000 GB SSD

Price: approx. 820 Euros

What could be changed? If you prefer the Ryzen 5 5600 from AMD instead of the Intel CPU, you will only get DDR4 memory, but you will pay about 50 Euros more. Switching from the RX 9060 XT to the
RTX 5060 Ti would cost you about 80 Euros more.

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Gaming PC under 1,500 Euros

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
  • Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
  • RAM: 32 GB DDR5
  • Storage: 500 GB SSD

Price: approx. 1,300 Euros

What could be changed? For the processor, you might alternatively choose the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which has an additional cost of about 150 Euros. The successor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is currently only conditionally recommendable due to issues.

Instead of the RX 9070 XT, you might also consider the non-XT model. For about 5% less performance, you would save 120 Euros.

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A comic book artist sued a famous sci-fi film with Bruce Willis, even though he worked on it himself

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

A film that gained many fans since its release had to defend itself in court a few years ago: It was about the accusation of plagiarism.

Which film is it about? The Fifth Element is a film by the French director Luc Besson, which was released in 1997 and was based on a childlike idea. Over the years, the film starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich has become a modern classic and has a loyal fan base.

The story takes place in the future and tells of taxi driver Korben Dallas, who encounters the embodiment of the titular fifth element. Together, they do their best to confront the antagonist, represented by Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg (played by Gary Oldman), and save the world.

The film was a great success, which according to the-numbers.com has grossed around 225 million € worldwide to date – and that on a budget of around 90 million €. However, the film and its director Luc Besson had to deal with a legal dispute in court. Two people believed that the film was a plagiarism.

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Stolen from a comic?

What was the accusation? Comic artist Jean Giraud, better known by his stage name Moebius, and filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky sued Luc Besson at that time because they believed he had stolen from a comic series called “The Incal” for his film.

It first appeared in 1980 and was created after Jodorowsky had failed to adapt the novel “Dune”. Moebius was also part of this megalomaniacal project. The two continued to work together and created the comic series, which also tells a sci-fi story.

Other genres such as crime, fairy tale, or love story are mixed in. The protagonist is a private detective who comes into possession of an Incal, a valuable artifact in the form of a pyramid.

Moebius and Jodorowsky believed that Besson had used “The Incal” visually and contextually without asking for permission. The result was a lawsuit. Moebius demanded 13 million € for unfair competition and another 9 million as damages. Jodorowsky comparatively demanded little, only 700,000 €, due to alleged narrative parallels. In total, this amounted to nearly 23 million €.

It is particularly interesting that Moebius himself was involved in The Fifth Element. He was hired in advance by Besson, contributed some concept drawings, and thus influenced the look of the film. This was likely also decisive in court: the lawsuit was dismissed as the similarities between the comic series and the film were deemed minimal. Moebius also influenced other sci-fi films with his style, such as Blade Runner.

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Luc Besson then attempted to sue Moebius and Jodorowsky himself because they had dragged him to court for free. However, this undertaking also failed. In the end, primarily two impressive works remain, a comic series and a film, both of which can coexist and are great in their own way. Marco from the channel Nerdkultur has taken a closer look at the film: After that, you will see The Fifth Element with different eyes

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The 10 strongest characters from The Witcher in the power ranking

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 8 minutes

Can Witchers take on all vampires? Who is the strongest mage in The Witcher? And what does a dragon have to do with all of this? In our ranking, we have addressed these questions among others and sorted the 10 most powerful characters around Geralt of Rivia by their strength.

What was the ranking based on? In The Witcher, there are incredibly many different beings, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Comparing vampires and dragons is about as reasonable as comparing apples and oranges. Okay, maybe that’s a bad example; after all, apples clearly have the upper hand! What I actually want to say is that the characters on this list are all very different, and therefore the ranking is not set in stone. Nevertheless, we have tried to evaluate as objectively as possible.

  • Decisive is primarily magical and physical strength in combat.
  • We usually refer to information from The Witcher 3, partly from the books.
  • As characters, we count all – at least partially – humanoid beings that are sentient, can speak, and are known by name.

Spoiler Alert: We explain the characters partially in relation to the plot. Thus, there are spoilers regarding the Witcher books and video games included.

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Rank 10: Philippa Eilhart

In the Witcher universe, the Lodge of Sorceresses is one of the most powerful factions overall. The secret organization primarily aims to protect the balance of magic and has its hands in everything. The sorceresses are particularly notorious for their enormous influence on politics.

The founding member and head of this organization is the sorceress Philippa Eilhart, and this is definitely no coincidence. Philippa is considered one of the most powerful sorceresses ever. She is extremely talented in curses, illusion magic, and is one of the few known shapeshifters. She particularly enjoys taking the form of an owl and discreetly scouting her targets.

Philippa is not only powerful but also very ambitious and power-hungry. To achieve her goals, she does not shy away from terrible deeds, such as the assassination of her own king. The combination of powerful magic, political influence, and ruthlessness makes Philippa an opponent that one should not provoke.

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Pokémon GO: New GO Pass starts today and brings you free coins and one of the most powerful attackers

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

There is a new GO Pass in Pokémon GO – and it brings you not only a ton of free coins but also an encounter with one of the best attackers. You don’t even need to invest real money.

What is special about the Pass in October? In Pokémon GO, you can generally earn a maximum of 50 coins per day. However, the GO Pass in October offers you the opportunity to earn around 400 Poké Coins with the free version of the pass – simply by playing and leveling up.

Additionally, you have the opportunity to unlock an encounter with Terrakion, which is not only a good Rock-type attacker but also belongs to the best attackers in Pokémon GO as a Fighting-type overall. He is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 5. With a bit of luck, you might also get him in his Shiny variant.

What else you need to know and what to expect can be found here.

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All important information about the GO Pass in October 2025

How long does the Pass last? The Pass starts on October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM CEST and ends on November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CEST. Once the date passes, you can no longer earn points for the Pass.

On November 1 and 2, you also have another opportunity to catch up on missing levels. On these two days, there is no daily limitation for the experience points. So, you can level up a lot and grab the missing rewards.

What rewards are included in the Pass? In addition to the mentioned coins and the encounter with Terrakion in the free version, you can expect the following rewards:

  • Free GO Pass
    • 400 x Poké Coin
    • Encounter with Terrakion + special, exclusive background
    • Stardust
    • Experience points
    • Max particles
    • Poké Balls
    • Candies
  • GO Pass Deluxe (€8.99)
    • All rewards of the free Pass
    • 1,000 x Poké Coin
    • 1 x Super Incubator
    • Additional encounters
    • XL Candies

Additionally, you will receive the following feature rewards:

  • Tier 1 – Rank 25
    • Open up to 40 gifts daily
      • 50 with Deluxe
    • Receive up to 125 gifts from PokéStops and Gym Discs
      • 150 with Deluxe
    • Store up to 30 gifts in your backpack
      • 40 with Deluxe
  • Tier 2 – Rank 50
    • 2 x daily adventure incense duration
  • Tier 3 – Rank 75
    • 2 x Stardust and experience from hatching eggs

Additionally, there are also other, smaller rewards in both variants that are currently not known.

How to obtain the rewards? To earn rewards, you need to level up your GO Pass. This can be done by completing various activities in the game – such as catching monsters, hatching eggs, or participating in successful raids.

The amount of experience points you can earn daily for the GO Pass is limited. In the game, you will see under the GO Pass menu how many points you have already collected and which actions yield how many experience points.

Furthermore, there are regularly daily, weekly, or event-related tasks that allow you to earn additional experience points for your progress in the GO Pass.

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Twitch streamer talks about German hardcore guild in WoW, reveals how many streamers will play with HandOfBlood and Papaplatte

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Soon there will be a German hardcore guild in WoW modeled after OnlyFangs. Now Twitch streamer Metashi12 shares the key information.

What is this project about? Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller recently had an idea for a new project in the German Twitch scene: a WoW guild just like the American model OnlyFangs.

OnlyFangs is the guild name of an American streamer guild that played World of Warcraft in hardcore mode as a large Twitch project in 2025. The project was extremely successful and is now set to become a hit in Germany as well.

Now the three founders Papaplatte, Metashi12, and HandOfBlood, despite difficulties in finding a date, have completed their first meeting and the key details are already public.

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Start this year

What has been revealed? In several clips from a livestream on YouTube by MMORPG streamer Metashi12, he talked about the meeting with the other co-founders. He revealed that the date for the start has changed.

While the project was initially planned for spring 2026, the streamers are now set to start in December 2025. The project is time-limited to one month, although it is unclear whether the streamers still aim to successfully complete the raid Zul’Gurub.

To ensure the project’s success, streamer Metashi12 announced in a clip on YouTube that he will stream every day for the project until he reaches level 60, which is unusual for him.

How big is the project expected to be? Although the exact goal is not yet known, the three project founders have already revealed how many streamers they expect. Metashi12 explains that “over 150 of the largest German streamers” are interested in participating in the hardcore WoW project.

In another video on YouTube, he mentions Twitch streamers Trymacs and Zarbex as potential candidates, though it is unclear whether they are really involved or just used as illustrations of high-reach streamers.

There, Metashi12 explains that it is his wish for big streamers to encourage their viewers to start with the MMORPG and learn to appreciate it as he does.

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Even though the exact participants are not known, we can look forward to many of the well-known faces from the German gaming Twitch scene. Recently, many of them were seen at a large Minecraft tournament that was almost like in the old days: Pietsmiet hosts a huge competition on Twitch, wanting dozens of streamers to compete to see who survives the longest in Minecraft

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User has played on Xbox for 24 years, now switching to PS5 because a decision by Microsoft angered him

david hausberger david hausberger Reading time 2 minutes

An Xbox player takes consequences after 24 years: He says goodbye and switches to PS5. The reason is decisions by Microsoft that many fans perceive as “punishment”.

Why does a loyal fan turn away? On reddit reports user nyanbatman, who turns his back on Xbox after 24 years. In his post, he thanks for the time spent together, but now he is taking action. The recent price increase of the Game Pass has caused it to overflow for him. 

With these words he says goodbye: It was nice Xbox, thanks for 24 years of gaming, but I am out. I can no longer support Microsoft’s decisions to punish us. Time to switch completely to Pro. Thus, he stands for many disappointed fans.

What is Microsoft doing? Microsoft’s recent price increases for the Game Pass have triggered a wave of cancellations. On Reddit and X, posts are piling up in which players share their frustration over Microsoft’s recent decisions. 

Dissatisfaction does not come from nowhere. After Microsoft has already raised the price of the Xbox Series X twice, the Game Pass is now increasing by almost 50 percent. For many fans, that is too much.

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How does the community react? User YellowOne5358 (via reddit) draws comparisons with the competition: “PS Plus Premium has significantly more games and costs only 175 dollars a year” (about 150 euros according to the exchange rate on October 6, 2025).

On X, the same picture emerges. Under the hashtag #GamePass, angry and sarcastic memes are circulating. User Evangelicos posted (via X) a setting sun with Game Pass logo, a symbol of the end of the service.

Another user, NikTek provides a Google Trends analysis that shows how search inquiries for “How do I cancel my Game Pass?” surge:

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The user Angel writes on X that one should best turn one’s back on consoles altogether. His words, “cancel the Game Pass, sell your Xbox and fully switch to PC” are clear.

Yorch Torch Games expresses themselves on X about it. They say Microsoft is doing everything to destroy the Xbox brand, and compares the Game Pass to a blackjack martingale strategy. That is a system where you keep doubling your bet until you win.

How do you cancel your Game Pass? If you are currently considering canceling your Game Pass subscription, you can do so as follows:

  1. Go to the official Microsoft account page
  2. Log in with your Microsoft account
  3. Use the account associated with your Game Pass subscription
  4. Select your Game Pass subscription
  5. You will see an overview of all active subscriptions (e.g. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, or Game Pass for Console)
  6. Click on “Manage” next to the corresponding subscription
  7. Select “Cancel” or “End Subscription”
  8. Follow the steps displayed
  9. Decide whether you want to end the subscription immediately or let it continue until the end of the paid period

Then the subscription should ultimately be terminated.

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With the recent pricing decision, Microsoft has made few friends in the community. Now it remains to be seen whether the company will react to the growing number of cancellations and whether the situation will calm down again. Gamestop is currently still sticking to the old price, much to the delight of many players. It will be exciting to see how this affects the market and how long the retailer can maintain its current pricing policy: GameStop sticks to the old price while Microsoft raises the Game Pass to nearly €27.

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EA FC 26: A card for 70,000 coins can compete in any meta team

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 26 a card is currently appearing in expensive meta teams, and even though it is surprisingly cheap at around 70,000 coins. We show you which professional it is, why he is so strong, and in which teams he particularly shines.

Which card is meant? Cláudia Pina is currently one of the most sought-after cards in Ultimate Team. The Spaniard from FC Barcelona can be deployed in FC 26 on the left wing (LF), in left midfield (LM), and as a striker (ST).

Pina’s stats:

  • Speed: 79
  • Shooting: 86
  • Passing: 83
  • Dribbling: 87
  • Defense: 45
  • Physical: 71
EA FC 26 Cheap Meta Card Claudia Pina Rare Gold Card Ultimate Team

In which meta teams is Pina used? Experts and also professionals rely on the lively Spaniard in their teams. In the first Weekend League, for example, content creator Benedikt “BeneCR7x” relied on Pina with Florian Wirtz in a double striker formation and achieved the maximum with 15 wins (via YouTube.com). Another prominent example is the German professional “Beast” from Fokusclan, who deployed Pina as the sole striker in the Weekend League.

And you can also easily integrate Pina into your team, as she comes from a top nation and belongs to a strong league with many good players. Affordable top connections could be:

  • CM: Rosa Márquez (78)
  • ST: Amaiur Sarriegi  (81)
  • GK: Joan García (83)
  • LF: Ferran Torres (83)
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Claudia Pina – What makes her the cheap meta card

This is how strong Pina is in FC 26: The card impresses with strong values, playstyles, and roles:

  • Top Values:
    • Long Shots: 91
    • Volleys: 88
    • Ball Control: 88
    • Dribbling: 88
    • Finishing: 87
  • Playstyles:
    • Power Shot+
    • Curling Shot
    • Key Pass
    • Tiki-Taka
    • Technique
    • Gamechanger
    • Set Piece Specialist
  • Roles:
    • Wing Generator++ (LF)
    • Inside Forward+ (LF)
    • Wing Forward+ (LF)
    • False Nine+ (ST)
  • Other Abilities:
    • Weak Foot. 5*
    • Special Moves: 4*

What makes Pina a meta card? The combination of strong values, playstyles, and roles that are currently in demand in FC 26 is what works for the Spaniard.

The Power Shot (double shot button) is the best way to beat the goalkeeper. Pina even possesses the appropriate playstyle to execute Power Shots faster and more accurately in gold. Since she has the maximum star rating for the weak foot, the Spaniard can shoot with the same precision and power with either foot.

Additionally, she has the playstyle Curling Shot and the Gamechanger playstyle for outside-of-the-foot shots, allowing her to curl balls past the keeper from worse angles.

Moreover, you currently need players who can play passes through tightly packed opposing defenses in tight spaces. Pina has the perfect playstyles with Key Pass and Tiki-Taka to ensure the passes reach teammates from nearly any position.

In general, players that feel dynamic, can move and turn quickly, are in demand at the moment. Therefore, small, agile players with strong dribbling stats like Pina, who ideally also have the playstyle for Controlled Sprint (R1-dribbling), are sought after.

Additionally, you can use Pina both on the wing and in the central striker position, as she possesses player roles for both positions. The roles ensure that Pina can move quickly and intelligently in the respective spaces.

Why does Pina still only cost 70,000 coins? The only thing preventing Pina from becoming a truly expensive meta card is her only average speed compared to the best offensive players.

With a speed of 78, you cannot simply outrun your opponents with Pina, as faster players with corresponding playstyles for more speed in FC 26 can do.

For example, wing striker Diani (Olympique Lyon), whose pace stat is 13 points higher (92 instead of 79) than Pina’s, costs about 60,000 coins more. Top-tier winger Raphinha (FC Barcelona) even costs around 324,000 coins (as of October 6, 2025) despite comparable stats.

Pina compared to other meta wingers

PlayerPinaDianiRaphinha
Speed799291
Shooting868584
Passing838185
Dribbling878887
Cost70,000130,000324,000

How do you use Pina correctly? Since Pina is not the fastest player, you should focus on using her in the center with her strengths in shooting, dribbling, and passing. The suitable role of Wing Generator++ can be perfectly implemented by Pina. As a wing generator, Pina will always orient herself towards the center to create a passing option.

Many experts also use the Spaniard in the central striker position. There, she finds herself most frequently in dangerous situations in the opponent’s penalty area, where she can quickly turn around her defenders and is a real goal guarantee with her strong shooting abilities. Either you use her as a forward with her role+ as a False Nine or deploy her as an advanced striker or goal scorer.

Either way, we recommend that you try Pina. For a fraction of the coins, you get the most popular striker in FC 26, who has become even cheaper and has even surpassed the 2-million mark: A striker in EA FC 26 surpasses 1 million games, currently costs only 22,000 coins

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A Pokémon in the loading screen of Pokémon GO lets fans discuss a question they’ve been asking for 10 years

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A mega evolution of a monster in Pokémon GO makes it onto the current loading screen in the game. However, the sunset light brings up a 10-year-old question that players didn’t expect… or want.

What are players questioning? The current loading screen in Pokémon GO features a mega Metagross enveloped in warm light by the low-hanging sun in the background. The Pokémon is showcased as part of the raid day on October 4th, when mega Metagross also debuted.

However, a discussion arising from the loading screen in the game is not warmly welcomed by the community given the reactions.

On Reddit, the player TheThingGoes posts the loading screen with the appropriate image that brings up an old question: Is the Metagross in the picture blue and white or in its shiny form, that is, white and gold?

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Metagross recalls a controversial piece of clothing from 2015

What does this question remind us of? The player’s question triggers several reactions among players for good reason. Back in 2015, a similar discussion arose over a picture of a real dispute. The picture shows a dress that possesses two different colors. However, it remained controversial whether the dress was blue-black or white-gold.

Metagross and the dress
Metagross in the loading screen and the controversial dress (via TheThingGoes on Reddit)

Instead of a discussion that should answer the trainer’s question, the community’s reactions show more of a shared capitulation: “Oh no, we are not doing this again,” writes jngrln on Reddit, who, with 655 upvotes, represents a multitude of opinions all of which do not want to initiate this dispute again.

But what is the correct answer now? In fact, there is an early hint regarding which variant of a Metagross it really is, unlike the dispute over the colors of the dress. The decisive aspect lies in the mega variant of the Pokémon.

Metagross from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX
Metagross from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (via PokéWiki)

While the normal versions of Metagross are blue-white or in the shiny variant white-gold, as the player also framed in his question, the Metagross in the loading screen is not a normal Metagross, but its mega evolution.

The shiny variant of a mega Metagross has a blue cross on its face, not a golden one, as in its regular form.

Therefore, both variants from TheThingGoes are incorrect. The image shows not a shiny mega Metagross, but a regular mega Metagross – in blue and gold.

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Next, a different Pokémon besides Metagross or mega Metagross plays a role in Pokémon GO. In the next spotlight hour, which takes place tomorrow, October 7th, another steel Pokémon will be in focus. Whether it’s worth it and what bonuses it offers, you can find here on MeinMMO: Pokémon GO: Is the spotlight hour with Kastadur worth it?

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7 vs. Wild starts tomorrow on Amazon Prime, but the fans have already figured out what the candidates will take with them

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new season 7 vs. Wild Amazonas starts tomorrow on Amazon Prime, and the participants’ items are supposed to remain a secret until then. However, fans have kept track.

What about the items? Each season of 7 vs. Wild brings its own concept. Accordingly, different rules apply regarding the items:

  • Season 1: 7 items per participant
  • Season 2: Skill ranking determines the number of items
  • Season 3: One bottle per team, filling almost unlimited as long as it fits
  • Season 4: Items are found as “loot” and are hidden in the area
  • Season 5: Basic equipment + “draft pick” items

What items will be used this year is supposed to be revealed to viewers only in the first episode of the show on October 7, 2025. However, fans did not want to wait and created their own list.

Former 7 vs. Wild candidate Knossi also wants to react to the current season:

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Viewers find out what items are available

What have viewers discovered? Through the collaborative effort of many viewers and content creators who engaged with 7 vs. Wild, a list was created on Reddit. It shows the likely equipment for participants in season 5 in the Amazon.

Fans on Reddit assume that participants are again provided with a set of camera equipment that they can transport in a waterproof case.

Participants are also said to have a compass to navigate through the jungle. Things get exciting with regard to the standard and draft pick equipment.

What does the equipment look like? According to viewers’ research, each participant received the following items:

  • Hammock with mosquito net
  • Tarp + strings
  • Water bottle
  • Water filter
  • GPS satellite communication device
  • First aid kit
  • Backpack
  • Viewers’ assumption: Insect repellent

Contestants must share the items from the draft pick. Here, they had to choose one item per person from a selection of items, while the remaining ones did not come into the jungle. According to fans, the contestants chose the following seven items:

  • Machete
  • Machete with special grind
  • Knife
  • Pruning saw
  • Cooking equipment
  • Fire steel
  • Tarpaulin

On Reddit, fans even go a step further and try to find out the exact models. They have already listed all the food items of the participants.

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7 vs. Wild officially starts tomorrow on Prime Video, while the first episode on YouTube will come two weeks later. Viewers will also have to wait for reactions from former candidates like Knossi or series creator Fritz Meinecke. When which episode of 7 vs. Wild will air can be found in our overview: 7 vs. Wild Season 5 Amazonas: All info on participants, start, and location

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Is Pokémon GO’s Spotlight Hour with Kastadur worth it?

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The next Spotlight Hour is coming up in Pokémon GO this time featuring Kastadur and an XP bonus.

What is a Spotlight Hour? The Spotlight Hour is a short, 60-minute event that takes place every week on Tuesday. During this time, there is at least one Pokémon in the spotlight as well as a bonus.

The next Spotlight Hour will be on October 7, 2025. This time it features the Grass and Steel Pokémon Kastadur. It is from Generation 5 and is the first evolutionary stage of Tentanel.

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Spotlight Hour on October 7, 2025 – Start and Bonuses

When does the Spotlight Hour start? Like every week, the Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM. After about 60 minutes, it ends again at 7:00 PM.

What bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during the Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points. This bonus applies not only to Kastadur but to all Pokémon you catch within these 60 minutes.

If you also use Lucky Eggs during this time, you will receive four times the amount of experience points for each catch.

Can you catch Shiny Kastadur? Yes. If you are lucky, you might obtain the monster in its Shiny variant. However, the chance for this is not increased during the Spotlight Hour.

Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? If you want to use Kastadur and its evolution Tentanel for raids, we would advise against it, as neither of the two monsters are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Both monsters perform particularly well in the battle league as well.

If you are currently farming experience points ahead of the level system change, you can use the event to gain more experience points through evolutions.

If you also use Lucky Eggs here, you will receive four times the amount of experience points for each evolution.

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In October, several events are planned in Pokémon GO. In addition to Spotlight Hours, there will also be a Community Day and many other contents. If you want to know what events there are and when they will take place, feel free to take a look at our overview: Pokémon GO: All events in October 2025 – Schedule list

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A whole department now has to give up home office because some have used a trick to pretend productivity

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

In the United Kingdom, an entire department has to forego remote work. Some employees had used tricks to fake work. The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) intends to take strong action against the employees.

The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the United Kingdom has suspended the remote work privileges for an entire department after it was found that several employees had used tricks to fake productivity.

According to the English-language magazine The Register, at least 26 individuals are being charged with misconduct after an investigation revealed that they likely engaged in “key jamming”: placing an object on a key to keep it pressed down.

Terry Woods, Chief Constable of the GMP, stated in a statement that such behavior is unacceptable. After all, the communities pay for the employees:

The unusual key behavior is due to repeated key presses and could be caused by an object that has remained on the keyboard, keeping a key pressed down.

Our communities deserve to have their money used wisely, and if intentional misconduct is proven, you can be sure that we will take decisive action in this matter.

The employees were caught after the agency installed keyloggers to ensure that work laptops and other devices are used only for work purposes. A measure that would not be easily permitted in Germany.

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Keyloggers and similar software are generally prohibited in Germany

Would such a thing be allowed in Germany? No, companies in Germany are generally not allowed to use keyloggers and similar software to monitor employees – for example, in remote work. Such measures are only permitted under very strict legal conditions. This is explained by IG Metall on their website.

The use of keylogger programs to monitor employees is only permissible under German labor law and the Federal Data Protection Act (§ 32 Abs. 1 BDSG) when there is a specific, factually substantiated suspicion of a criminal offense or a serious breach of duty. General covert monitoring without cause is officially prohibited in Germany. This is also pointed out by the website Kenjo.io.

For companies caught secretly tracking their employees, a violation can become quite expensive. Penalties of up to four percent of the corporate revenue may apply.

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Another company completely abolished remote work to save costs. However, employees are resisting the employer’s plans. With surprising consequences: A quarter of the workforce resigns and strikes shake the company: A company abolished remote work and now has an unusual problem: 25% of employees resign

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A strategy game was supposed to be the alternative to Civilization, but now the developers are giving up the game after 18 months

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A strategy game on Steam was long considered an alternative to Civilization, but no less than 2 years after the release, the developers have to concede defeat. Their latest update will be the last.

Which game is now coming to an end? Players of the 4X strategy game Millennia were informed on October 3 by a community update from the (former) community manager Katten that Update 8 means more than just bug fixes – it is actually the final patch for the game.

And this news comes just 18 months after the release of the game, which was regarded by many players as an alternative to Civilization. However, Millennia currently holds a “mixed” rating (68% of 3,671 user reviews are positive). This primarily relates to a “fresh approach in the 4X genre” (mcroell via Steam), but also disruptive bugs (KamikazeKows via Steam) and especially a lack of support (Quemo via Steam). And this support will no longer provide any new content from now on.

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Millennia loses the title of Civilization rival

How does the publisher respond to the community? With a statement from Paradox Interactive, the publisher of the game, they thank the developers and players who gave Millennia a chance:

Unfortunately, with this patch, an era is coming to an end. This will be the last patch for Millennia. We thank C Prompt for their work and support of this game. We at Paradox will no longer be active on the community platforms for Millennia, but you can continue to rely on our support, and the game will remain playable indefinitely.

We would like to thank everyone who has accompanied us on this journey, everyone who has played and supported our game. You have been with us from the beginnings of Ancient Worlds to your wildest Atomic Ambitions, and it has been an unforgettable experience.

We hope to see you again in a future era!

Katten, former community manager of Millennia, via Steam

How does the community react to this announcement? Similar to the game’s rating, the players’ reaction to this announcement is very mixed. Some find it unfortunate, some say they are not exactly surprised, but a clear sentiment of the community is mainly frustration over wasted potential.

“A rough diamond. One that unfortunately will remain so,” writes stevethegreat 93 under the community update on Steam and also angh expresses disappointment: “With a bit of love, it could have gained more depth and become a strong pillar for 4X Civ games. I had hoped you would invest double the effort instead of dropping it. Anyway, good luck with the next project!”

Especially as a lost alternative to the mediocre Civilization 7, which currently only holds a “mixed” rating (47% of 47,648 user reviews) on Steam, this news is particularly disappointing: “As much as I love Civ 7, there are still enough people in the community who do not. This is the perfect opportunity for a game like Millennia to grow. What a shame” (Rat Clown via Steam).

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Even though Millenia will come to an end with its last update, it will still be available to players for the time being, just without the improvements that the community hoped for from the beginning. If you want to look for a completely different alternative to Millennia and Civilization, you can browse for inspiration here on MeinMMO: The 15 best strategy games for PC 2025

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German YouTuber is known for Call of Duty, thanks Battlefield for making Black Ops 7 finally fun

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty brought a much-anticipated change in the beta of Black Ops 7, and the YouTuber Haptic thanks the competition for it.

Who is the YouTuber? Cem Gülken, also known as Haptic/HapticRush, is a German YouTuber primarily known for his videos on Call of Duty.

  • Haptic has over 905,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel HapticRush and regularly reaches over 250,000 views with his videos.
  • On his channel, he primarily focuses on Call of Duty, most recently the beta of Black Ops 7.
  • Haptic has been playing Call of Duty since Black Ops 1 and regularly demonstrates in his videos that he has become an expert over the years, playing the shooter at a high level.

In a new video on YouTube, Haptic thanked the biggest competitor of Call of Duty, Battlefield, for a long-awaited change.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 zeigt erstes Gameplay aus dem Multiplayer-Modus

Call of Duty delivers what many fans have been waiting for years

Why is Black Ops 7 fun now? The beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 runs until October 8. During the beta weekend, it received a new mode called “Open Moshpit”. This new mode is characterized by the fact that “skill” is supposed to play a lesser role in matchmaking. In other words, there is weakened SBMM (skill-based matchmaking) in this mode.

SBMM has been criticized by some in the community for years. Critics say that the system prevents them from playing relaxed rounds and forces them to give their best in every match. This takes away the fun from playing. Instead, they demand mixed lobbies where – like in the past – equally good and bad players are represented.

Meanwhile, more modes with weakened SBMM have been added. In addition to “Open Moshpit”, you can now also play “Open Hardcore Moshpit” and “Open Search & Destroy”.

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What does Battlefield have to do with it? Haptic tested the mode and had a visibly good time. He also noticed that the matchmaking seems to go faster. It didn’t take long for him to find a lobby.

For the SBMM critic, the new mode is a step in the right direction – for which he thanks none other than the biggest competitor of Call of Duty:

“Thank you, Battlefield, thank you, competition. I never thought that the survival of CoD would be secured by Battlefield.”

Battlefield 6 kicked off strongly with a beta in August 2025, putting pressure on the competitor. Many players are already looking forward to the release of Battlefield 6 on October 10, 2025. Others are clearly stating that they believe Battlefield will have the edge this year.

Even under the trailer for Black Ops 7, some users wrote on YouTube in the comments that this trailer has made them decide to go with Battlefield 6. The strong competition and pressure may have led Activision to listen a little more to the community and cater to the fans’ wishes in the new Call of Duty.

A similar development was recently seen regarding skins. Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 wants to return to more authentic skins and will therefore refrain from the silly skins of the predecessor: Call of Duty finally wants the skins to look authentic again, doing it in a way that could annoy certain players

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In a new open-world game on Steam, you are a miserable warrior who must work your way up to become a legendary hero

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new Outward 2 on Steam puts players in the role of a destitute warrior who fights his way to become a legendary hero using only his weapons.

What kind of game is this? The new action open-world game Outward 2 is the sequel to the well-known Outward and follows the same concept. As a poor fighter, you must confront the great dangers of Aurai and prove your skills in challenging boss fights.

While the game is not a Soulslike, the developers explain that every victory must be earned and is not freely given. Your character is also dependent on the environment. Hunger, diseases, and the elements of the world have an influence. There are seasons and a dynamic weather system that you must adapt to.

Not only can the open-world game be experienced alone, but also in split-screen, locally or online. Although Outward 2 is designed for one player, the developers wanted to include this mode and proudly showcase it in the new trailer:

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Outward 2 shows in co-op and split screen in the new trailer of the open-world adventure

More than just an update

What is changing compared to its predecessor? The sequel aims to stand out significantly from its predecessor, even though the fundamental principle of “From Zero to Hero” remains intact. Players can choose from three different scenarios right at the start and assign one of eleven different backgrounds to their character.

Each different setting changes how the start unfolds and what resources and materials are available to the player at the beginning. The sequel also aims to give more weight to the players’ choices, but it will also carry negative consequences.

What else is changing? The developers want to significantly improve the combat system. Melee weapons will receive new animations and attacks, while spells will now involve performing rituals.

In the future, players will need less space for loot compared to the predecessor. This is thanks to the new pack mule that transports items for the player from point A to point B. This is especially useful because there is no fast travel function in Outward 2.

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According to the developers, Outward 2 is set to be released in summer 2026, but offers several playtests prior to launch on Steam where everyone can try out the game. Players can simply request beta access on Steam.

Until the final release, players will have to be patient. Those looking for something to play can still take advantage of the last day of the Steam Sale. For example here: An action-adventure on Steam fully focuses on loot and leveling: Now you can get the whole series for not even 16 euros.

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In China, there are such tall skyscrapers that a new profession has emerged: people who deliver meals to the top floors

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

In China, there is a new job: people who bring meals to the top floors of skyscrapers. A job that doesn’t pay much, but offers a nice extra income for many retirees and young people.

In China, cities are growing taller and taller, resulting in many high skyscrapers. However, this also means that entirely new jobs are being created. Because even the people who live and work on the highest floors would like to have a hot meal.

The English-speaking New York Times describes the daily life of an informal group of “last-mile” runners in the skyscrapers of Shenzhen, China, who are responsible for the last stage of food delivery when the wait times at elevators are too long for official delivery drivers.

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Delivery workers bring food from the driver up to the top floors

What kind of delivery workers are these? At tall skyscrapers, young people or retirees often wait and offer themselves as “delivery stand-ins.” They take the order from the delivery driver, receive about 2 Yuan (approximately 24 cents) for it, and bring the food through the often crowded elevators to the customer.

This is a voluntary offer from individuals who want to earn a little extra, and there are no formal employment contracts or anything similar. The income remains modest: According to the New York Times, the daily earnings are about 100 Yuan. That is roughly 12 Euros.

For comparison: The minimum wage has been set at about 22 Yuan/hour for Shanghai and 24 Yuan/hour for Beijing (via IHK.de).

Overall, the situation is chaotic: There are enough orders for everyone, and most drivers reported that they are not picky about whom they pass their orders on to. On the ground, it looks like a beehive.

Government bans child labor

Things got complicated when a new group of “workers” entered the skyscrapers: children, some of whom were still in elementary school. Their parents had brought them along to give them an impression of hard work during the summer holidays.

Videos on social media showed dozens of children surrounding the delivery workers and loudly asking for orders. Shortly after the videos appeared, the local government banned children from delivering orders due to safety concerns. In China, work is only allowed from the age of 16.

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Monster Hunter Wilds has been available on Steam for 8 months, but players complain: Capcom still hasn’t solved the biggest problem

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

In February 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds was released and initially received positive feedback from players. However, it quickly became apparent that there was a problem on PC that still persists today and, despite good new content, continues to receive criticism.

What is the problem? Shortly after its release on February 28, 2025, the first reviews appeared on Steam criticizing the game’s performance. As a result, the originally positive reviews dropped significantly, so that by June 2025, the recent reviews for the last 30 days slipped to “very negative” on Steam.

This situation has persisted to this day, around 8 months after release. Although the game still has a “mixed” rating with 284,919 reviews, only about 23% of the recent reviews are positive (Steam, as of October 6, 2025, 10:15 AM). The main problems still include unstable framerates, regular crashes, poor optimization, and issues with textures and system load.

However, although Capcom has repeatedly confirmed that this issue will be addressed with extensive updates, there is still little improvement for many players, and for some, the experience has even worsened. To such an extent that even cool new content, like the new “raid boss” and the classes from the collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV hardly offer consolation.

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Trailer shows 3rd major update of Monster Hunter Wilds and the return of the Elder Dragons

Negative Reviews, Despite Cool New Content

What are fans criticizing? In the negative reviews, many players express their frustration. For example, user Nishikina writes, despite nearly 200 hours of gameplay, that she would be very excited about the new raid boss and the crossover if she could actually play it:

“Unplayable garbage, even on the lowest graphics settings, 40 fps is a damn miracle […] The FF collaboration would have been great if it hadn’t tried to fry my PC!”

Furthermore, she writes that she is very disappointed and regrets having purchased the game. She does not believe that performance will really improve in the future.

And she is not alone. User Chihiro writes in her review something similar and expresses her annoyance:

“It’s been eight months since the release, and the game is still plagued by severe performance issues that have bothered it since launch, with no major fixes in sight.“

If you look at the many other negative reviews on Steam, a consensus emerges quickly: Generally, the content is well-received, but many players don’t even get the chance to enjoy it due to performance issues.

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In December 2025, the next major update TU4 is scheduled. According to the roadmap, there will also be extensive improvements, and the endgame content is to be expanded. Whether the improvements will really be substantial enough this time to improve the reviews remains to be seen. What else awaits you can be seen in the roadmap: Monster Hunter Wilds: Roadmap for Title Update 3 & upcoming content

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PvE MMORPG struggles after strong start on Steam, wants to impress with new content that has already frustrated players in other games

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The developers of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen have updated their roadmap for the remaining year of 2025 and provided a first glimpse of the new zone that the team is currently working on.

What are the plans for Pantheon? There are still 2 major updates planned for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen this year:

  • In November, the Silent Plains region will receive a new area featuring the Wildbloods, where you can follow a new storyline. There will also be high-level content for the dungeon area in Black Rose Keep, which premiered on September 10, 2025. Additionally, there will be ability adjustments for Wizards and crafting quests for levels 1 to 10.
  • For December, the developers are planning an expansion of crafting quests, the introduction of mounts, as well as taming and updates for the village of Demith.

The Early Access trailer for Pantheon:

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The Fantasy MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is coming to Early Access on Steam

“Oh my, an underwater area”

What else are the developers planning? In March 2025, the developers did state that major changes like new classes and zones would not arrive on the live servers until 2026, but at least the southern region of Badia de Cara found its place on the roadmap for this year.

It is now clear that this new region will also celebrate its release in 2026. The developers explain on the official website pantheonmmo.com:

It is very important to us to get this gameplay right. We have all firsthand experienced the problems and difficulties that some other MMORPGs have faced in their water areas. However, we have also seen what other games that focused on this type of experience could achieve, and we are confident that we can provide an engaging and entertaining experience that makes Terminus a fully realized world. To give this project the attention it deserves, we have postponed the release of Badia de Cara to 2026.

Wait… underwater areas? Yes! Badia de Cara is a zone that will take you not only to islands but also into the ocean. So, you can expect content that you must navigate while swimming underwater. What that might feel like has been illustrated years ago by the underwater zone Vashj’ir from WoW: Cataclysm.

The developers’ quote shows that they are aware of the challenge. Underwater gameplay often feels bad because the character is less mobile, negatively impacting travel and combat. Additionally, many players struggle with orientation in 3D space.

There are good reasons why Blizzard has put various planned underwater content on hold after the experiences with Vashj’ir.

How is the community reacting? How popular underwater zones are among many MMORPG fans is demonstrated by a current discussion on Reddit regarding the roadmap update.

  • In response to the question of when the Bard class is coming, Rathisponge sarcastically replies on Reddit: “Sorry, buddy. Mounts and taming have higher priority. And the underwater zone too. After all, people LOVE these.”
  • Spikeybear writes on Reddit: “I know many games have something like this [underwater zones]. However, people usually avoid this content. I have my doubts that Pantheon can pull this off. If you jump into the water right now, there’s a good chance you won’t even swim, but that the character just strikes a T-pose.”
  • Syphin33 cannot believe it on Reddit: “Oh my, an underwater area – I can’t even imagine how much time and resources they will waste on such a feature that really isn’t needed at the moment. There are other things that should be worked on before underwater content. The game barely works above water, for crying out loud, no one likes underwater areas, man… Fix the things above first.”

Many other players agree with Syphin33 and state that there are still numerous issues that urgently need to be addressed for Pantheon to have a solid foundation to properly present underwater content. One example: you can apparently die from falling damage in water.

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What else do I need to know about Pantheon? When MeinMMO reported for the first time on Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen in May 2016  it was already clear that the new online role-playing game by industry veteran Brad McQuaid (EverQuest, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes) aims to target fans of classic MMO experiences for the PC, with a focus on PvE group challenges.

The Visionary Realms team has remained true to this mandate over the years, even as the leading industry veteran passed away in November 2019 at the age of just 50. This old-school approach was initially well-received by many players of the Early Access version. Pantheon plays out almost like a modern EverQuest: A new, proper PvE MMORPG has launched on Steam, has 80% positive reviews, and the number of players is rising

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