World of Warcraft has revealed when Housing will begin. And it is, as promised, still within this year.
This could be the biggest and most ambitious feature ever seen in World of Warcraft: player housing, also simply called “Housing”. Many developers have been working on the housing system for several years, looking at other games, adopting the best features, and expanding upon them in many areas.
Now Housing is finally within reach, as it will be available this year – in fact, even before Nikolaustag, as a kind of early Christmas gift.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
Housing will be released in 9 weeks, on December 3, 2025
When will Housing be released? As announced by Blizzard, Housing will launch on December 3, 2025, so in exactly about 9 weeks. As usual, the launch in the USA will happen a day earlier, on December 2 – this is due to the different time zones and various server maintenance times.
Will everyone be able to play Housing? No. As of December 3, Housing will be available to everyone who already owns the upcoming expansion “Midnight,” meaning those who have pre-ordered it. This includes early access to Housing and is necessary to get started. We have listed what else is included in the various pre-order versions here.
When will Midnight be released? Even though Housing is strictly speaking a feature of the upcoming expansion Midnight, it will be released independently and much earlier. Since the closed alpha test for Midnight has just begun and a detailed beta is still to come, we should not expect Midnight before the end of January – likely even a bit later. A concrete release date for the expansion has not yet been announced.
But this only means that you can spend a long time thoroughly engaging with Housing and preparing your home almost to perfection, only to then spend the whole day in Silvermoon during Midnight – but the city also looks quite elegant.
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Swing the axe and fell trees in World of Warcraft. Soon you will be able to become a “Lumberjack” – but not in the way you think.
There are a few wishes for World of Warcraft that have existed since the early hours of the game. One of these wishes is housing. This hope is usually accompanied by a new profession, namely a lumberjack and a carpenter who will build the furniture. At least partly, this wish is coming true, as wood will become an important resource for crafting many pieces of furniture. In the future, you will need to swing the axe if you want to have a nice home.
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What has been announced? In the first “Deep Dive” for the next expansion of World of Warcraft, Midnight, a lot of details were revealed. In addition to regions and new mechanics, housing and a new resource were also discussed. Because all over the game world, players will soon find trees marked with an axe symbol. These trees can then be felled to obtain different types of wood, which can then be further processed.
Is this a completely new profession? No, that is not the case. Wood is simply a new resource that can be found everywhere in the world. Various craftsmen can then use the wood and other materials typical for their profession to create different items for housing. For example, tailors can make curtains, while engineers can construct various technical devices that beep and blink all day long.
There will not be a completely new profession in Midnight. Instead, the housing feature will be divided among the already existing professions, so that each profession can contribute something of its own.
A former developer of Resident Evil and Street Fighter for Capcom has commented on Palworld and the lawsuit with Nintendo. For Yoshiki Okamoto, Pocket Pair has crossed a line.
What does the Capcom veteran say? In a video on his Japanese YouTube channel, Yoshiki Okamoto talks about Palworld. The former Capcom dev clearly states that he believes the developers Pocket Pair have crossed a line with the game: Personally, I think this game has crossed a line that should not be crossed.
For him, Palworld seems to be a precedent: When a game like Palworld, which in his view is too close to Nintendo’s IP Pokémon, is released, it could be seen as a green light for other developers to borrow from other well-known games. This should not be supported: Playing [Palworld] means you are supporting something like this – so: please do not buy it.
Indeed, the developers of Palworld have announced that they are currently working on version 1.0. Once it is released, the game, which is currently in Early Access, will be officially released. Recently, a co-op with Once Human has been announced for the game:
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Palworld and Once Human are unexpectedly getting a crossover – Even very soon
He hasn’t played it, but says: Do not support it
What exactly bothers Yoshiki Okamoto? Basically, Okamoto is concerned that Palworld is too close to Pokémon. He does not name it specifically in his video, but mentions the crossed line, addresses the legal issues with Nintendo, and the potential copyright and patent violations at stake.
For the Capcom veteran, the visual and gameplay proximity between Pokémon and Palworld is an absolute no-go, which he does not want to support. Accordingly, he also asks his community to stay away from Palworld.
He himself has also not played the game for the aforementioned reasons: I personally do not play it and have not downloaded it either. I do not want to support the game – neither with my time nor with my money. Only when an agreement has been reached in the lawsuit between Nintendo and Palworld can the game be supported.
What is the current status of Palworld? In fact, Palworld seems to be doing quite well. Recently, the aforementioned cooperation with Once Human was announced. The developers also announced a new offshoot called Palfarm, which is reminiscent of a newly announced Nintendo game: Pokopia. They are also diligently working on the final 1.0 release.
Meanwhile, the lawsuit continues to rage behind the scenes. Nintendo has recently been attempting to secure patents on game mechanics in the USA as well. This may indicate that Nintendo is trying to sue the makers of Palworld there as well.
With Season 10, special Uniques have come to Diablo 4 that you can specifically farm in certain activities. An expert has now revealed which paths are the most worthwhile.
What are these Uniques? The Chaos Uniques are seasonal items in the new Season 10 and a stronger version of already existing Uniques. They drop for other item slots, opening up entirely new possibilities for builds and playstyles. You can only equip one version of a Unique at a time. Combining the normal and the Chaos version is not possible. The Chaos Uniques are well received in the community, many even wish that they stay permanently in Diablo 4.
Where do Chaos Uniques drop? To obtain the Chaos Uniques, you must first reach the Torment levels in Diablo 4. There, the seasonal items can drop in various activities:
In the Hell Hordes, specifically from the new boss Bartuk
In Nightmare Dungeons with the “Chaos Portal” modifier
Through the seasonal reputation at the board in Yelesna
At the Curiosity Vendor through “Gambling”
As random drops – but this doesn’t happen often
The Diablo expert wudijo has taken a closer look at the system and explained in a YouTube video which activities are worth it – and which are not. The Curiosity Vendor is the least worthwhile. There are simply too many different Chaos Uniques, so you rarely get the right one. On top of that, you have to do numerous Pit runs to gather enough Oboluses for gambling.
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Diablo 4 shows the new features in Season 10 in the gameplay trailer
Nightmare Dungeons are the most worthwhile
This is the fastest way to get Chaos Uniques: The Diablo expert wudijo explains that Nightmare Dungeons with the “Chaos Portal” modifier are currently the best approach to obtain Chaos Uniques. There, you not only collect loot but also advance your reputation on the seasonal board in Yelesna – and there are also Chaos Uniques. Even if you complete all 24 levels on the board, you can unlock more chests.
According to wudijo, with a fast build, you can farm around 10–12 Chaos Uniques per hour. The necessary seals for the dungeons can be obtained through seasonal content, such as Chaos Portals in the Hell Flood, or from the reputation board.
For variety, wudijo recommends the Hell Floods. There, you will not only receive seals for the dungeons but also reputation and loot. He advises farming solo and disabling crossplay – this gives you the best chance of finding Chaos Portals open. Less visited Hell Flood areas without Whisper tasks are especially worthwhile.
If you prefer a slower but stronger build, you can instead scour the Hell Hordes and take down Bartuk. Here too, around 10 Chaos Uniques per hour are possible.
In general, the expert recommends:
Nightmare Dungeons: The most effective method for farming Chaos Uniques and building reputation.
Hell Hordes: a good alternative for slower builds.
Hell Floods: Perfect for variety and as a source of Chaos Portals and dungeon seals.
Gambling at the vendor: Only use if you have many Oboluses left.
The new seasonal items open up completely new build possibilities. Because you can now place Uniques in other slots, the actual Unique slots are freed up for other strong items. For instance, you can now equip an amulet that previously only existed as an amulet, now also as boots. No wonder that the Chaos Uniques appear in many strong endgame builds. You can find the best builds in Season 10 of Diablo 4 for all classes in the endgame in our tier list, including links to replicate them.
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Microsoft/Xbox has announced today that the “Game Pass” subscription is undergoing significant adjustments. Starting today, October 1, 2025, prices will increase significantly. You can read more about it directly on MeinMMO.
Microsoft and Xbox have announced today that the subscription model “Game Pass” is being significantly revised: The various tiers will be renamed and prices will increase sharply. Depending on the subscription, it will cost nearly double starting October 1, 2025.
Price changes for the Game Pass in detail:
Tier
New Price
Changes
Essential (formerly Core)
€8.99/month (previously €6.99)
Cloud Gaming
Premium (formerly Standard)
€14.99/month (previously €12.99)
Cloud Gaming
Ultimate
€26.99/month (previously €17.99)
better cloud quality compared to other price tiers
PC Game Pass
€14.99/month (previously €11.99)
Players are complaining about the price increases, comparing the move to Sony and PS Plus
Microsoft has been investing a lot of money in the Game Pass since 2017, bringing many games directly at release without additional costs through the subscription models, and has been expanding the portfolio for years. After a long dry spell and some failures, it was recently said that the Game Pass is paying off – also for us players: Microsoft’s billions are finally paying off, the Xbox Game Pass is more valuable than ever
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Many of you might still know Digimon as Anime on RTL2. Nowadays, there are countless games about the colorful monsters. MeinMMO editor Jasmin was able to test the latest installment, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and even finds one thing better than in the Pokémon games.
Pokémon and Digimon have been competitors for decades, as both franchises feature colorful monsters that can battle each other. Ultimately, Pokémon has established itself as the more successful brand and is now the largest anime franchise in the world.
Who is writing this review? I am Jasmin, an anime editor at MeinMMO, and I spent many afternoons in front of the TV when many animes were airing on the RTL2 channel. Digimon stands out in my memory because the characters had to undertake an exciting journey. My favorite Digimon is Lilimon.
New video games are regularly released for both universes. Recently, this was the case for Pokémon with Scarlet and Violet, for Digimon it will be on October 3, 2025, with Digimon Story: Time Stranger.
As much as I loved the Pokémon games and they added a part of joy to my childhood: There is one thing that I found totally annoying even as a child – and tried to avoid as much as possible.
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Digimon Story Time Stranger: English Trailer for the Anime Game
Digimon Story makes battles more bearable
Just like in Pokémon, battles are turn-based. You have a fixed team of 6 Digimon, of which only 3 are active in battle. The series also plays with elemental weaknesses and strengths, as well as types of Digimon that can perform more effective attacks in a rock-paper-scissors principle.
The battles in Pokémon have always bothered me on the different routes. You walk through tall grass, surf on the sea, or climb through a cave. Every few meters, you come to a halt because you either locked eyes with a trainer or triggered a random battle.
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With a high frequency, this can become quite annoying over time. While there are items to keep the Pokémon at bay, you miss out on the experience points from the battles. Nowadays, in Scarlet and Violet, you can at least see where the wild pocket monsters are to avoid them – but the battles still drag on.
And that’s exactly what Digimon Story gets right in my opinion. Here, there’s even the option to speed up battles. In extreme cases, you can make the battles and Digimon animations run at five times the speed. Once you’ve seen the effects of the attacks a few times, you’ll tire of them anyway.
As a result, I was much more motivated to jump into the next battle. Additionally, some Digimon can even be defeated with a first strike from afar, without triggering a battle. This way, I moved through the game more easily than in Pokémon, as I never had to pause to grind for levels. Thus, I was never thrown out of the “game flow”.
Another plus point is the fact that using an item doesn’t cost a turn. In Pokémon, you often have to decide whether to heal your team or even perform revives and sacrifice a turn for that. In Digimon, attacking and healing can happen simultaneously.
This also made the battles much more bearable for me. Because I didn’t have to wait for another turn before I could attack again.
Story becomes a minor thing when collecting
Another great strength I discovered in Digimon is the digitization system. Unlike Pokémon, Digimon do not simply evolve by carrying certain items and leveling up. Instead, there is a sophisticated system where individual stats of Digimon must reach certain values.
Each Digimon also has the option to perform multiple digitizations. This makes it more complicated to decide on a specific digitization, because you either have to catch the base Digimon again or revert the current one. However, this usually lowers the stats so much that a re-digitization is not immediately possible.
It takes much more sweat and effort to collect all the Digimon. It escalated for me to the extent that the story became a mere side note, and I was just hunting for new Digimon.
To strengthen the Digimon in their stats, you can either use the skill tree of the respective being or send the Digimon to a “farm” for training. But don’t expect a farm like I imagined; instead, there’s a miniature view planet where the Digimon train and decoration items like toilets can be placed.
If you’re still interested in the story: As a time traveler, you must prevent a major catastrophe where humanity is destroyed by a Digimon. To do this, you visit both the human world and the Digimon’s home.
There are small surprises here and there in the story. However, they are introduced so clumsily that you usually already know what’s going on before the reveal.
Many similarities to Pokémon
Apart from that, the new Digimon game has quite a few similarities to the main series of Pokémon, aside from the battle setup and different elemental types:
At the very beginning, 3 digital monsters are available as starters. This immediately reminded me of the most important choice in Pokémon games.
The strengths in Digimon, as in Pokémon, are not exactly in the visuals. Overall, they fluctuate greatly in Digimon: Sometimes there’s a beautiful Tokyo that makes me emotional and reminds me of my last trip to Japan, but then there are uninspired housing blocks that could come from the PS3 era.
There are hidden interactions and conversations in towns to obtain items. This motivates you to click on everything and everyone.
One thing makes Pokémon better for me: You can customize your character much more individually than in Digimon Story: Time Stranger. That’s also an important reason for me, to still play Pokémon Legends Z-A.
Additionally, the main character does not have his own voice acting. As a result, I felt an even lower attachment to him. Even the agent who keeps calling me in the game was totally irrelevant to me – he only gave the same instructions over and over: Watch for anomalies, keep a low profile, and report everything to me!
Conclusion: Digimon is essential for JRPG fans
Thanks to the comfort functions in battle, I am convinced that Digimon Story: Time Stranger can also win over fans who generally enjoy turn-based RPGs. Especially fans of Japan will be blown away by the metropolis of Tokyo, as there were many details that I could remember from my vacation.
Aside from that, Digimon is rather average in many respects. The story is a nice accessory to provide a red thread in the game. The textures also vary greatly in quality. Additionally, the main character cannot be customized.
Overall, I had the feeling that parts of the story series are very beginner-friendly. This is due to the comfort functions and the easy difficulty level. Even on normal, I had no trouble getting through the game.
Pros
Battles are enjoyable due to several factors
Collecting different digitizations is fun
Cities are particularly well-designed
Very beginner-friendly, even for newcomers to the series
Cons
Outside of cities, like in the sewers, the visuals decline
Main character can only be minimally adjusted with a shirt
Story remains rather average
Who is Digimon Story: Time Stranger suitable for?
You should play Digimon Story: Time Stranger if you …
Hated the battles in Pokémon and need motivation to complete them faster
Enjoy collecting monsters and completing collections
Are a fan of Pokémon or Digimon – both are fine!
Have experience with JRPGs
You should rather stay away if you …
Need top-notch graphics that immerse you in the game
Are a fashion diva and value many customization options
Expect a grand story with many plot twists
Is Digimon Story: Time Stranger also suitable for newcomers? Don’t worry if you haven’t played the previous story parts; it’s not a problem. As mentioned, this installment of the series is particularly beginner-friendly. Furthermore, you don’t need to have played the predecessors, since each part essentially has its own, complete story.
By the end of 2025, a huge update for Fallout 76 is set to arrive, giving newcomers and veterans plenty to do in the Wasteland again. What you can expect, we show you in our overview.
Your task is, of course, to stir up the Wasteland, loot, and even meet a familiar face from the series.
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Trailer for Season 2 of Fallout on Prime – from December 2025
A new area and bounty hunting
What new features can I expect? In December, one of the largest updates for Fallout 76 – “Burning Springs” – awaits you. Point Pleasant and its charming Mothman cultists have managed to repair the bridge, and you can now cross it to visit Ohio. This locality ties into Appalachia and represents the second real map expansion alongside Skyline Valley – not a new expedition.
In Ohio, you will meet various NPCs who will pick you up and tell you what you should know about Ohio, including residents and even an intelligent Super Mutant. Of course, there will also be quests as well as events that will equip you with new items.
But the most interesting feature is the new bounty system. The ghoul from the Fallout series appears as an NPC in Highway Town, and he will provide you with wanted posters. Your task: track down and eliminate criminals.
The outlaws are legendary foes who will provide you with loot and legendary items. So be successful and make the ghoul proud, as new wanted posters will always be waiting for you to pursue.
Can I test the update? Although the update is set to arrive in December 2025, you can meet the ghoul from the series on October 2nd on the PTS of Fallout 76. However, since this is only a preliminary test version of the feature, you should expect that some changes could be made after the feedback loop with the fans before the final update. You can download the PTS on Steam as soon as it is available.
Are you already excited about Ohio, and if so, what do you think of the new bounty system? A system like this already existed as a PvP component, but now PvE players also have the chance to earn rewards like bounty hunters. Important: You need to be well-equipped for the update, and a strong Power Armor is essential for that. You can find more about it here: Fallout 76: The best Power Armor for every situation – Top 3 Power Armors
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At an event, first players were allowed to try out Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and showcased the innovations of this installment to the public. A new killstreak immediately caught the attention of the viewers.
Where does the gameplay come from? Some influencers were invited by Activision to take a look at the new installment of the shooter series about a month before its release on November 14, 2025.
The event served to promote the game, and the invited influencers diligently produced clips from their livestreams. The CoD pro Simp especially drew attention with a clip. He showcased the new killstreak “The Gravemaker,” which caused quite a stir among fans.
Here you can see gameplay from the multiplayer:
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 zeigt erstes Gameplay aus dem Multiplayer-Modus
New killstreak is a legal cheat
What can the new killstreak do? The new killstreak “The Gravemaker” gives the player a sniper rifle with high damage and extreme wall penetration. It allows shooting through multiple walls effortlessly and taking down enemies with a single shot.
However, the weapon causes frustration due to its scope. It provides the player with a kind of wallhack that displays all enemies through walls in thermal optics, allowing them to be dealt with using the sniper rifle.
If one did not know that this is a feature, the perspective could also be sold as a cheat by a third party that creates unfair advantages.
Here you can see the weapon in action:
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How does the community react to the innovation? Players are not fans of the new weapon; on the contrary, they are frustrated by the killstreak. As such, X user @starboydiablo asks: “Call of Duty is messed up, man. What happened to the game I love so much?”
The gameplay clips of the new killstreak are causing many fans of the series to shake their heads and feel dismayed. There are already calls for a change or removal of the weapon. However, there are also alternative opinions.
Journalist Tyler Wilde from PCGamer.com explains that killstreaks are supposed to be OP. In his opinion, being taken down by a combat helicopter or a carpet bomb without a chance is not fairer than getting taken out by an OP sniper rifle through walls.
The new weapon seems unfair at first glance and appears to be a capitulation to cheaters by integrating a wallhack. Nevertheless, the statement holds that there have always been killstreaks against which one could hardly or not defend at all. With the new “Gravemaker,” one at least still has to aim and hit, even if that is easier with thermal optics.
In Battlefield 6 it’s not only your good shooter skills that matter, but also your hardware, because if it’s not up to par, you won’t be able to enjoy the graphical splendor of the upcoming shooter. Therefore, we show you all the system requirements you should know.
Battlefield 6 will be released soon, alongside the Xbox and PlayStation versions, also on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, or the EA launcher. While the versions of the shooter on consoles are already optimized, PC fans have to hope that they have the right hardware at launch.
For this reason, we show you the necessary system requirements for the minimum settings as well as the optimal selection of hardware to play with the best possible graphics.
Battlefield 6 shows live-action trailer with a clear message to the competition
If your PC does not meet the system requirements, the console version of the shooter might be a worthwhile alternative for you. It is already known that Battlefield 6 will have crossplay – so you could also play with your friends in co-op using a PS5 or Xbox if they are playing on PC.
It is important that your friends on console activate crossplay. PC players do not have the option, but you must enable this setting on the console.
The release of Battlefield 6 is just around the corner, but before it starts, you should know what to expect in the new shooter from DICE. You can find all important information about the shooter in our extensive overview: Battlefield 6: All important info about release, beta, and crossplay
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The latest installment of the popular fighting series is Street Fighter 6, and Capcom is hosting a large tournament for the best players in the world in March 2026. They have now announced that as viewers, you will have to pay to watch the event on Twitch.
What kind of big tournament is this? The Capcom Cup 12 and the Street Fighter League: World Championships will take place together on the weekend of March 14 – 15, 2026. In Japan, the best players and teams of Street Fighter 6 will compete against each other. The Capcom Cup 12 has a whopping one million USD prize for the winner.
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Street Fighter 6 aespa – Trailer for the new collaboration of the fighting game
What do viewers have to pay? In a X post, Capcom announced that this time there will be a so-called pay-per-view system. Anyone who wants to watch the finals of the Capcom Cup and the subsequent Street Fighter League live will have to pay. For both events combined, it would be nearly 35 Euros, and if you are only interested in one of the two, you can expect a price of around 23 Euros. The playoffs and qualifiers will be streamed for free.
Currently, Street Fighter 6 even costs less than the tickets for the live stream. In the Autumn Sale on Steam, it is currently only 19.99 €.
Fans of Street Fighter are not pleased with this news
What do fans say about Capcom’s payment model? Under the X post, there are some players and fans who are disappointed in Capcom due to the pay-per-view principle.
The Street Fighter player and tournament participant, ElChakotay writes on X that he has followed every Capcom Cup from start to finish since 2013 and he definitely will not pay for the finals. He describes the decision as one of the worst that Capcom has ever made.
Another X user named Super_Yan thought that the reason so much money was invested in the Capcom Cup was to appeal to casual audiences and thus sell more copies of Street Fighter.
Super_Yan continues the following: “Instead, they are doing the exact opposite by shutting out new viewers with a paywall, not to mention angering long-time fans. Greed destroys everything.”
Those who want to buy Battlefield 6 before its release should know what editions and prices exist. Therefore, we list all versions of the shooter and show you what you can get for your money.
Are there pre-order bonuses? Yes, if you pre-order Battlefield 6, you will receive access to the “Tombstone Pack” – a cosmetic pack for your account. This pack offers you:
The “Gravedigger” soldier skin
The “Bandolier” weapon talisman
XP boost set
“Axe” weapon configuration
Weapon stickers and soldier patches
“Heroic Fallen” player card
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Battlefield 6 shows live-action trailer with a clear message to the competition
All prices and editions at a glance
In total, you can expect two editions:
The Standard Edition
The Phantom Edition
Both have different prices and bonuses when you purchase them. To allow you to compare them better, we organize their contents in a table. This way, you can more easily contrast them:
BF Pro Token: Battle Pass, 25 Level Skip, Exclusive Rewards
No
Yes
Phantom Pack with skins and weapon configurations
No
Yes
Now we know what to expect in the available editions. But which one should you choose? We will give you a brief advice.
Here are the contents of the pre-order and Phantom bonuses:
What you can expect in the editions and bonuses
Which edition is right for me? If you just want to play the latest shooter from Battlefield and can do without cosmetic content, we recommend the Standard Edition. You can’t go wrong with it.
You should consider the Phantom Edition if the beta has already convinced you to buy and you would like to benefit from XP tokens for your weapons and account. These bonuses give you an advantage over all other standard players, allowing you to quickly access the attachments and weapons that appeal to you the most.
If you are still undecided, you can also go for the Standard Edition first and test the game. If you fall in love with it, you can upgrade your edition to the Phantom Edition for a small fee and thus also benefit from the bonuses of the larger edition.
Will there still be pre-order bonuses after the release? From what we know, these are strictly pre-order bonuses, meaning if you haven’t pre-ordered, you will never get the chance to obtain these cosmetic contents after the release.
That was all the information regarding the editions and prices for Battlefield 6. We hope we could assist you in your purchasing decision. If you are looking for more information about the release, we have the right overview with all details about Battlefield 6: Battlefield 6: All important information about release, beta, and crossplay
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A user posts a picture showing dozens of computers that will soon be disposed of. Many companies dispose of their old computers because they are no longer supported. This means a lot of new electronic waste. Critics say: This could also be avoided if Microsoft changed its update policy.
A user has now posted a photo on Reddit showing what the end of Windows 10 means: numerous computers ending up in the trash. The user reports that there are a total of three pallets of computers involved. So it’s about dozens of computers that will become “useless” to the company starting mid-October.
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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds
Windows 11 does not support older hardware
Why do computers need to be disposed of? Microsoft has significantly increased the minimum requirements for Windows 11, so that especially older hardware no longer supports the current operating system from Microsoft. However, the end of support means that many PCs will ultimately no longer be secure. And an insecure computer can become an entry point for malware for an entire company, potentially causing damages in the millions.
Critics argue that Microsoft is passively accepting that millions of computers will need to be disposed of starting in mid-October 2025: The English magazine TomsHardware reports that approximately 240 million computers with Windows 10 are expected to end up on the scrap heap. Electronic waste that could be avoided if Microsoft changed its restrictive update policy behind Windows 11.
However, Microsoft has already stated that it will stick to the end of Windows 10. The Redmond company recommends that users should rather buy a new PC instead of updating their old system to Windows 11 (via Neowin.com).
The Autumn Sale on Steam features many exciting offers. Among them is a hardcore action RPG in which MeinMMO author Ody has already slashed his way through a dark world as an anime vampire for 80 hours.
Code Vein was one of those games that really surprised me. I stumbled upon it years ago by chance and had no high expectations for the game. The more it surprised me how solid of a Soulslike you get here.
Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Ody loves to struggle through Soulslikes – especially when they come from FromSoftware itself. However, he is also not averse to genre representatives from other developers: For example, he has also played the Nioh series and Code Vein.
This surprisingly good Soulslike is now available on Steam for the lowest price ever. Until October 6th, Code Vein is down by 90%. So you can get it for just €4.99 instead of the usual €49.99.
A first look at the game is provided by this trailer for Code Vein:
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Code Vein – Trailer for the Anime Soulslike by Bandai Namco
Awakened as a Vampire after the Apocalypse
The game’s premise is as follows: Code Vein lets you awaken in the midst of a post-apocalyptic world and you have no idea how you got there or what has happened to you. One thing becomes clear quickly, namely that you are no longer a normal human.
In Code Vein, you play as a “Revenant,” a revenant. At first glance, they look like ordinary humans but are significantly stronger and also immortal.
However, this power comes at a high price, as revenants must feed on human blood.
Yes, basically you are playing as an anime vampire here. However, this fact is less relevant for gameplay and much more so for the story. One theme of the game is how the coexistence between revenants and humans can actually work when one needs to drink the other’s blood.
For gameplay, your vampiric nature means you gain some really powerful abilities.
Your revenant possesses powers that you unlock and enhance through the use of ichor.
Generally, each revenant has their own blood code, but you also have access to a variety of different blood codes.
Some of these blood codes can be found in the game world, while others are collected from the “Lost” – revenants who have lost their minds and become wild beasts. Others are willingly given to you by characters in the game when you befriend them, like by completing quests or giving the right gifts.
This way, over time, a collection of different abilities becomes available to you, allowing you to create your own build: Whether mage, striking enemies from a distance with spells and rifles, agile melee fighter, or tanking opponents with an oversized hammer.
With the bayonet, you deal damage to the Lost from a distance, and magic is a real help with the right build in both melee and ranged combat.
Not the Crème de la Crème, but Worth a Look
The battles in the game demand quite a lot from you: Even ordinary enemies can become dangerous if you’re not careful. And with some bosses, you should be prepared to die frequently. However, you can always take a companion with you who can also help you back on your feet if you are down. This companion can also be a buddy in co-op mode.
Code Vein was never a game that made big waves. The reviews on Metacritic are rather lukewarm, while the reviews on Steam are a bit more lenient. Personally, I was still very taken by the game, which was mainly due to the emotional story and the engaging characters.
According to the website howlongtobeat.com, you need around 35 hours for the main and side stories; if you want to see everything, it takes about 62 hours. I have spent about 80 hours in Code Vein so far and still haven’t seen everything. I have rarely been bored and always wanted to know how the story continues.
If you don’t want to spend money on the game right away, then first download the demo on Steam. However, keep in mind that the discount on the game is only valid until October 6th.
The Big Bang Theory was a big success for the main actors. One of them is grateful to the series to this day, as it ended a long dry spell full of odd jobs and secured him a residence permit in the USA.
Which actor is being referred to? Kunal Nayyar experienced his big breakthrough with The Big Bang Theory. In the series, which aired from 2007 to 2019, he was seen for 279 episodes as Dr. Rajesh Koothrappali, short Raj. He portrayed the character in a charming way and knew what was good for the character.
Before that, however, the actor went through some tough years in the USA. The British native arrived in the United States in 1999 and studied acting at Temple University in Philadelphia. Like many young people, he had to work alongside his studies to finance his life.
Today, many years later, Kunal Nayyar looks back on that time pragmatically.
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The Big Bang Theory – Trailer of Season 1
Not too good for any job
How did Nayyar get by? The acting student had to find his way in the USA, finance his studies, and cover all other living costs. He took every job that came his way. In a conversation with Fortune, he shares today:
I just did every job I could. In my first year in 1999, I cleaned toilets, I was in the housekeeping department. I did everything I could. No job was too low for me.
Kunal Nayyar
Fortunately, Kunal Nayyar got the role and subsequently received permission to continue staying in the USA.
Besides his cleaning jobs, he also worked as the computer room manager at his school, taught acting, waited tables, or cleaned windows in a church.
It was not until gradually that the first acting jobs came in. Nayyar played a small role in the popular series Navy CIS. But the breakthrough did not come. Slowly, time was running out, as the actor was about to graduate from his studies, which presented him with the next problem.
What was the problem? Nayyar had a student visa for the duration of his acting studies. This allowed him to stay in the USA. About a year before it expired and he would have to leave the country, he went to the casting of a then-unknown series: The Big Bang Theory.
I needed to book something big to be able to apply for a permanent residence permit, and then I auditioned for Big Bang, and the rest is history. But I had only a year left on my visa because when an international student graduates, you get a one-year free work permit. So I was under time pressure.
Kunal Nayyar
Fortunately, Kunal Nayyar got the role and subsequently received permission to continue staying in the USA.
In Pax Dei, you are not only allowed to be residents of a medieval RPG world but also to build it with your friends and other players. However, the MMORPG is currently not very popular, yet the developers are now announcing the release.
What kind of game is this? Pax Dei is a sandbox MMORPG where players can not only take over the market economy but also contribute significantly to shaping the world. Players can claim plots of land in the game world and build houses, workshops, or even entire castles there.
Ideally, the individual buildings will then create villages and towns that are designed and managed by the players themselves. However, the MMORPG, launching in Early Access in 2024, is currently struggling. A debate about the monetization of plots through a subscription model lost a lot of trust. Now the developers have a new plan.
Here you can see the beautiful game world:
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Pax Dei: Trailer for the Early Access launch shows beautiful medieval world
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What do the developers have planned? On October 6, the Early Access servers of Pax Dei will be shut down and everything will be deleted. Afterwards, they will remain offline until the early launch of version 1.0 on October 14. From then on, buyers of the Founder Edition can start, while the full release of the MMORPG will take place on October 16. All players will then be able to start on PC.
New is the release on Xbox Game Pass. All PC players with an active subscription can play the MMORPG without additional cost starting October 16. This is intended to attract new players to the MMORPG and improve the weak player numbers, which only barely reached 400 players on Steam even at peak times (via SteamDB).
What about the plots of land? The debate around the plots in Pax Dei has triggered many conflicts and caused significant trouble with the players. The new system stipulates that players start with a free monthly subscription and receive a plot of land for that.
As long as the premium subscription is active, your plot remains intact. Those who want more plots can subscribe to a more expensive plan and thus receive more tokens for the plots.
Players who want to play the MMORPG post-release without a subscription can access other players’ plots through guilds in the game and play without any monthly costs.
October is highly competitive in the MMORPG genre:
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In Pokémon GO, there are some monsters that are very hard to get. A whole collection of them has escaped from a trainer.
While many trainers in Pokémon GO strive to own better and stronger monsters to dominate the various battle modes in the game, there are others who are on the lookout for the rarest monsters in the game.
Some of the rarest Pokémon in the game are the 3 Galar birds. The shiny variants are even rarer than the regular birds. And curiously, a trainer missed all of them. The cause of this is a small gadget that is supposed to help with catching.
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What happened to the trainer? In a post on Reddit, he shows a montage of 3 parts of his journal in Pokémon GO. In the journal, you can find information about various activities such as caught or fled Pokémon, completed raids, or spun PokéStops.
The image shows that he encountered all 3 legendary Galar birds in their shiny variants between October 2024 and September 29, 2025, and they fled. And this, even though legendary shiny Pokémon are supposed to be a guaranteed catch if you encounter the monster and have balls available.
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Why did the monsters flee? As the trainer reports, he used his Go Plus+ during the times when the daily adventure incense was active and the birds could appear. This is an official gadget from Pokémon GO, which allows you to automate catching monsters, among other things.
With the Go Plus+, you can choose between 2 different catching modes: automatic catching and catching by pressing the gadget. The trainer had the first of the two modes active. In this mode, a simple Pokéball is generally used with a simple throw, without a curveball.
2 commentators explain in the post why this is problematic for the Galar birds. User Galimor explains: “It throws a single straight throw with a red ball and without a berry and misses the ‘Good’, ‘Great’, and ‘Excellent’ levels. If the Pokémon breaks out, it flees”.
Then Contank clarifies why even a legendary shiny monster can flee, even though this is usually not possible in the game. He writes: “The GO Plus attempts to catch a Pokémon once, and then forces it to flee if the catch fails. All usual rules are overridden”.
How can the problem be avoided? If you use a Go Plus+ yourself and are on the hunt for the legendary birds, you should disable the gadget during the use of the daily adventure incense for safety.
Additionally, user OSRS_Socks adds in the post: “Always use ‘Click to Catch’ when using the daily adventure incense”.
October has started. And with the new month, there are also many contents like raids, events, or spotlight hours that take place in Pokémon GO. If you want an overview of this, then check out our overview with all events in October 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The Worlds of League of Legends are starting soon. The 17 best teams in the world will fight for the biggest and most important title in LoL esports. A young pro will face Faker for the first time in 2025 after having substituted for him in several matches.
Which young LoL pro is it about? The Korean LoL player, Poby, is only 19 years old and has been part of the League of Legends esports scene since August 2021. The midlaner was part of T1’s sister team, arguably the most successful team in LoL. In 2023, Poby played as a substitute for Faker, the midlaner and “Demon King” of T1, for almost a month.
Why is Faker called the Demon King? Fans often refer to the star player as the “unkillable Demon King.” The reason is simple: Faker is not easily taken down, wins many of his 1vs1s in the mid lane, and survives team fights due to his mechanical skills as a player. Additionally, he has achieved 5 Worlds titles, making him the most successful LoL player of all time (lol.fandom.com).
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What does Faker say about the name? In an interview, Faker said that the name is somewhat childish, but he has gotten used to it. Especially when he finishes a game with zero deaths, he feels that the name suits him well.
Poby is happy about the comparison with Faker
What does the young pro say about being compared to the legend? In a recent interview with Sheep Esports, Poby answered many questions about the upcoming Worlds on October 14. One of them was how he feels about the comparisons to Faker.
Poby says he is happy about it, even if it’s just memes. While Faker is the GOAT (“Greatest of All Time”), Poby is referred to as GOST (“Greatest of Some Time”). The title of the Demon King has also stuck to Faker’s former substitute. The “killable Demon King” is, like Faker, a strong player, but he is still defeated too often.
What is Poby’s mood before the Worlds? For the first time, Poby can show on the big stage whether he can replace Faker as the GOAT and the unkillable Demon King. Poby himself says he is very excited to meet Faker, but also surprised that he has now reached this point in his career.
Not even 1 week after the official release of EA FC 26, a striker has already played over 1 million matches. Despite the enormous popularity, his card has already dropped by about 60,000 coins and is available at a low price.
What kind of player is this? Omar Marmoush is a striker at Manchester City. In FC 26, he has a rare gold card for Ultimate Team with a rating of 84.
According to the Players Game Performance on Futbin, the Egyptian has already completed over 1.1 million matches in Ultimate Team (as of October 1, 10:45 AM). Since the Player Game Performance only displays the matches of tradable players (see info box), the number of matches could be significantly higher. Because Marmoush also has non-tradable cards, which do not count in the statistics.
What is the Player Game Performance? The statistic is derived from data on the players being offered on the transfer market in Ultimate Team. From the overview, you can also deduce the goals scored in addition to the matches played.
Marmoush has not only played over 1 million matches, but also boasts an impressive goal average. On average, players with the striker score over 1 goal (1.19) per match. He is among the 25 strikers in FC 26 with a goal average of over 1 goal per game with at least 100,000 matches played.
His price has settled at a current low price of nearly 22,000 coins (as of October 1, 10:45 AM) after an initial price of around 85,000 coins during Early Access.
However, the price for Marmoush could rise again towards the weekend, as the first Weekend League in FC 26 is coming. Players are upgrading their teams and strengthening them with the most popular cards.
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Why do many players rely on Marmoush?
That’s why Marmoush is so popular: The Egyptian possesses strong stats for a striker:
Speed: 89
Dribbling: 86
Shooting: 85
Thus, he has 3 core attributes for a striker with a rating above 85 and offers a strong price-performance ratio. In comparison, you can get striker Julián Álvarez, who has comparable values in speed, dribbling, and shooting, starting at a price of over 70,000 coins.
In addition, Marmoush can be easily integrated into any team. He has links to the Premier League, specifically to his club Manchester City. Suitable cheap connections from the same club as Marmoush would be:
CB: Khusanov (77)
LB: Aït Nouri (81)
CM: Bernardo Silva (84)
CB/LB: Gvardiol (84)
That’s why Marmoush also fits the current meta
Why does he fit perfectly into the current meta? Currently, many players are still struggling with defending. Therefore, many rely on massive defenses and fast counter players who can quickly push into the opponent’s half after winning the ball while the defense is still disorganized. With his speed, Marmoush is perfectly suited as a counter player.
He can also use his dribbling and play style “Technical” (for R1 dribbling) to create gaps in deep-lying defensive teams.
His strong shooting stats combined with his play style “Curled Shot” make him a dangerous goal scorer in the penalty area.
This is how you best use Marmoush: To further boost his strong stats, you should equip him with a chemistry style. For Marmoush, Finisher is ideal as it additionally upgrades his positioning and finishing and improves important dribbling values.
You can mask Marmoush’s physical weaknesses by pairing him with a powerful striker partner with good strength and strong heading ability. For more tips and tricks on Ultimate Team and all other modes, feel free to check our overview: EA FC 26: All guides, tips, and lists in the overview
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The German Twitch streamer Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich has been inactive on the internet for a long time. A fan account is now creating its own content and deleting the former videos regarding Tanzverbot.
Who is it about? The Twitch streamer Tanzverbot has recently been noticeable mainly due to his absence. He was last streaming regularly on Twitch, talking in detail about his former relationship with the Twitch streamer Lola. That was in June 2025; according to SullyGnome, his last stream took place on June 4, 2025.
His inactivity is particularly strange because in a past Twitch stream, in front of his 150,000 viewers, he mentioned that he only has the internet and doesn’t know what else to do. He further stated that if he could no longer manage to stream, he would have to stop.
That seems to have happened now, as Tanzverbot has not been active on Twitch since the stream on June 4. Otherwise, he has not given any sign on other social media platforms.
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Fan account deletes Tanzverbot content
Who needs to create their own content? A channel with over 50,000 subscribers posted on YouTube that it would now create its own content. The channel was created and run by a fan named Paul, but in consultation with Tanzverbot.
Before, the channel was called “Doppelpeace” and regularly uploaded highlights from Tanzverbot’s content. The YouTube channel is now called “filmbypaul”.
Paul announces that it was decided together that he would continue the channel with his own content in the future. In the comments under the post, he confirms that he deleted the videos about Tanzverbot at the request of the network.
Finally, Paul writes: “The people who are not interested in the content can of course unsubscribe. All those who still find it interesting what kind of videos I produce are welcome to stay.” (Source: YouTube). So far, the channel has not posted anything further.
The work on the movies of The Lord of the Rings takes a long time and was a significant challenge for some actors. Two actors received a very special gift from Peter Jackson.
Peter Jackson tackled a mammoth project in the late 90s. Not only did he plan to adapt the grand fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also wanted to shoot all three parts simultaneously.
Normally, for such large productions, one film is shot first, and the success at the box office is awaited. But Peter Jackson decided against this and filmed the entire trilogy between 1999 and 2001. There were additional shoots afterward, where extra scenes were recorded.
At the end of the long and exhausting work, the director rewarded his acting ensemble with various gifts. Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf, received the sword of his character. Liv Tyler, who portrayed Arwen, was allowed to keep one of her dresses. You can find impressions of these emotional moments in this video on Instagram.
However, for Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis, who played Frodo and Gollum, Jackson had kept a special gift. He rewarded them with the most valuable thing in Middle-earth.
Epic Trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship
One Ring to rule them …
What was the gift? Many might already suspect it – yes, Jackson presented the two actors with the One Ring. The most powerful weapon in Middle-earth, which naturally exists only once in the story. However, since the film production made a whole series of copies, Jackson was able to pass two of them on.
The curious thing is: The director gave Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis their gift at different times. Both did not know that another actor had also received the One Ring. They were left under the impression that they were the only ones to have received this very special prop.
But Sauron – pardon, Peter Jackson – deceived them all: He managed, like the great villain from The Lord of the Rings, to keep the existence of the One Ring a secret from others. It is unclear when exactly Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis found out that the other also possessed the Ring.
However, it can be assumed that both actors were pleased with the gift. After all, they played two Ring-bearers. The fiery flames of Mount Doom will likely never see these copies of the powerful weapon.
