CoD Black Ops 7: Everything you need to know about the new zombie mode

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 5 minutes

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings you another zombie mode, but this time it is different. Upon release, there won’t be several small maps, but a gigantic one where you can drive around and solve puzzles. Everything you need to know about it can be found here.

The zombie mode for Black Ops 7 is supposed to be different and more extensive than anything you have played before in the world of the undead. This includes:

  • A gigantic map with several areas
  • A vehicle that you can actively drive through the map
  • New weapons
  • A story around the soul thief of the protagonists
  • Return of familiar faces like the Primis characters and the bus driver from Transit (BO2)

For many, the zombie mode is a highlight where they can spend several hours defeating the undead, breaking records, and solving Easter eggs. We are now going into details and showing you what and when you can expect something from the zombie mode.

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The Zombie Mode in Short

How does the mode work? The zombie mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a classic, round-based horde mode in which you must eliminate waves of zombies and survive. The goal is to survive as many waves as possible.

Upon release, you can expect the gigantic map “Ashes of the Damned,” which brings you into the heart of the Dark Ether. In addition, there will also be the “Dead Ops” mode – a classic from Black Ops, where you eliminate zombies in arcade style from a top-down perspective.

Besides aiming for high rounds, Easter eggs are crucial for zombie fans, and these will also be there to solve again. The Easter eggs involve complex, often lengthy puzzles that explain the story around your selected map.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shows its huge map for Zombies in the trailer

How has the story developed? After the Black Ops 6 team reached the Janus Tower, they were teleported into the Dark Ether. There, they encountered the former Primis team led by Richtofen.

The warm welcome was only short-lived, as they were interrupted by a mysterious figure carrying two cages with skulls. This being, which looked like a cowboy, stole the protagonists’ souls and then disappeared through a portal.

Now you must fight your way through the Dark Ether, find the being, and reclaim your souls to leave the Dark Ether.

Standard, Directed, Survival, and Cursed Mode

Additionally, each map can be played in different modes that are meant to provide variety. The following can be gleaned about the modes from the blog post:

Standard Mode: Play the new round-based map “Ashes of the Damned,” continue fighting against the undead in the Dark Ether, and search for clues about the truth behind what lies ahead. Recommended for experienced players. This map includes access to main and side quest content and will be available from November 14.

Directed Mode: Choose an optimized path through a zombies map, where clear goals and guided progress keep you focused on the main quest. This experience is particularly suitable for new players or those looking to advance the story. Directed is expected to appear after Standard, similar to Black Ops 6.

Survival Mode: For the first time since Black Ops 2, there are survival maps for zombies. They offer a focused, unfiltered experience based on a small section of Ashes of the Damned at launch. There are no quests except for you and your team must survive as long as possible against the relentless undead!

Cursed Mode: Experience a new player experience with old game mechanics and numerous side quests to discover ever more powerful (and cursed) relics. Activate these relics to face tougher challenges and gain new power levels, increased replayability, and rewards.

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What Changes/Remains the Same Compared to Black Ops 6?

For many, the question now arises as to what has changed compared to Black Ops 6. Which mechanics were carried over and which are new? Can you still use your gums from the predecessor or will they not be transferred at all?

One fear we can alleviate for you, much from Black Ops 6 has made its way back into Black Ops 7. You can expect the following features:

  • All your gums from Black Ops 6 will be transferred to the sequel
    • You can crush unwanted gums during a match to obtain essences.
  • Your research progress in weapon mods as well as perk-a-colas will also be transferred from Black Ops 6
  • Essences and scrap remain existing (except in Survival Mode)
  • There should also be workbenches
  • Loadouts remain and offer you space for 5 gum packs

This should reassure most now, because anyone who ground a lot in Black Ops 6 will have it much easier at the start of the zombie mode to complete the Easter eggs. Apart from that, regarding items and gameplay mechanics, you can expect the following:

  • 12 perk-a-colas (1 new and 11 known types).
    • Wisp Tea, Jugger-Nog, PhD Flopper, Elemental Pop, Melee Macchiato, Vulture Aid, Double Tap, Quick Revive, Deadshot Daiquiri, Death Perception, Stamin-Up, Speed Cola.
  • 6 types of ammunition (1 new and 5 known types).
    • Fire Works, Brain Rot, Napalm Burst, Shadow Rift, Dead Wire, Cryo Freeze.
  • 6 types of field equipment (1 new and 5 known types).
    • Toxic Growth, Dark Flare, Healing Aura, Frenzied Guard, Energy Mine, Aether Shroud.
  • There are now ammo boxes where you can refill your ammunition.
  • S.A.M. tasks have been replaced by T.E.D.D. tasks (The bus driver from Transit).
  • Exfiltration is possible, but no longer with a helicopter, but rather with a phone booth.
    • When attempting to escape, you must kill a HVT and his minions, or you will die.
    • NEW: If some in your squad choose to forego exfiltration and you lose, only you will be killed, the rest can continue.

Each of the perk-a-colas also receives three new augmentations, including one large and two smaller options to the already 6 known from Black Ops 6.

Once all eight available augmentations have been unlocked, you will have the option to add a second smaller augmentation to your effects.

Further known mods of your ammunition and types of field equipment that you know from Black Ops 6, but did not make it to Black Ops 7 at launch, are expected to appear during Season 1.

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Can I test the zombie mode? Yes, you will have the chance to test the round-based zombie mode before release during the beta phase of Black Ops 7. This begins on October 2 and runs until October 8. Depending on the type of beta code (whether pre-order or viewer of CoD: Next), you have a chance to start the mode earlier or later. All information about the beta can be found in our beta overview, which we have linked for you above this paragraph.

These were all the important changes for the upcoming zombie mode of Black Ops 7. Are you excited about the huge map or do you prefer smaller maps?

If you want to learn more details about the zombie mode, you can check our sources. There we have linked the official blog post of Black Ops 7. Apart from that, before the upcoming beta, you should inform yourself about a setting that you must activate: You cannot play the Call of Duty beta if you do not activate an important setting that annoyed players in Battlefield 6

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New change in Dune: Awakening prevents you from having to log in every week to save your items

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening the developers have implemented a change on the test server that should please many fans. It finally allows saying goodbye to the game.

What kind of change is this? In Dune: Awakening the developers have uploaded a new patch to the game’s test server. Among the many changes, there is also one that allows many to finally stop playing the game.

The stated change increases the space for items in the locker, and the maximum weight of the vault is increased as well. Instead of 25 items, after the patch, 500 items can fit in it. The weight limit increases from 1,500 to 30,000. An important change considering the effort many players put in week after week.

Here you can see what a new update in Dune: Awakening can trigger:

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End of the Hamster Wheel

What does this change bring? In Dune: Awakening players have to take care of their base weekly. For this, they need to log in regularly and refill fuel in the generators as well as pay taxes. If this is neglected, for example because one is on vacation for a long time, the base starts to be gradually destroyed by sandstorms as the shields are no longer active.

This mechanic ensures that players have to log in every week since the release, not only to save their buildings but also their items. The locker was so small that you could only save the most important things for a long time and would have to start almost from scratch upon restarting.

The current change, on the other hand, allows players to finally say goodbye to their base and simply store many items in the locker before leaving the survival MMO. The base itself will not be saved, but at least re-entry will then be much easier.

When will the change come? The change is currently still on the test server and is therefore not final yet. As with most changes on the test server, however, it should be implemented in the game with the October patch for Dune: Awakening.

Since this is still not an announced change, it may happen that the values will change again or the increase will be completely dropped. However, this has almost never happened in the past.

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With the new change, the developers of Dune: Awakening are helping many players to have a better restart in the game. Additionally, this could also be a first step towards server merging by already providing more ways to secure items outside of bases. With the major update Chapter 2, many returnees felt like this: Dune: Awakening attracts players back with a new update, but they are now asking: Where is my base?

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WoW: 5 items to drive other players crazy

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 7 minutes

Sometimes you just have to troll a little in World of Warcraft. We have 5 items that are particularly good for that.

In World of Warcraft, there are several tens of thousands of items. So many items that it’s hard to keep track. However, only a few of them serve a special purpose: They are perfect for teasing your fellow players or being the infamous drop that spills over the cup during a tense raid night.

Yes, that’s not always nice. Yes, it will certainly bring you the wrath of one person or another. But sometimes the little troll within you just needs to be satisfied, right?

Therefore, we present to you 5 items with which you can annoy other WoW fans greatly.

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Football

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that are really annoying – whether in reality or in World of Warcraft. And what could be more annoying than having a football shot directly in your face?

Again. And again. And again.

Not only does your character jerk back repeatedly, but it is also accompanied by an extremely annoying sound that sounds exactly like the round leather landing perfectly in the face of the victim.

WoW Football Item trans

The terrible thing about this item is that you can spam it mercilessly. Because it has no cooldown or rather: The cooldown lasts only as long as the animation, until the football comes back to you.

Nothing is more annoying than when one (or several) choose the raid leader who is trying to explain the boss strategy in Discord and is constantly drowned out by the terrible sound of the footballs.

When people say they have disabled the in-game sound in World of Warcraft, it’s very likely that the football is one of the reasons for that.

Where can I get the football? You can buy the football from various toy vendors in World of Warcraft all year round. If you regularly participate in the Winter Veil festival, you may have already received it from a gift under the Winter Veil tree.

If that’s not the case, simply travel to Dalaran and visit the NPC Jepetto Funfizz – he sells the football for a mere 40 gold pieces.

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Countering Duraludon in Pokémon GO: Here’s how to defeat the new monster

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

You can now challenge Duraludon in Pokémon GO for the first time. To ensure the battle is successful, we have compiled the best counters for you.

When is the monster available in Pokémon GO? Duraludon will be available from September 30, 2025, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in 4-star Dyna-Raids in Pokémon GO. It is part of the Steel Skyscrapers event.

What weaknesses does the monster have? The Pokémon has Steel and Dragon types. Because of this combination, it is weak against Fighting and Ground type attacks.

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With these counters, the battle against Duraludon will be successful

What are the best attackers? The best attackers to deal maximum damage to Duraludon during the Dynamax phases are monsters with Fighting and Ground type attacks. If you have the opportunity, you should definitely use Gigantamax Machamp.

Gigantamax Machamp is currently the strongest Fighting type Pokémon. All other options, which you can find in the following table, are less effective than Gigantamax Machamp.

PokémonFast Attack
Gigantamax MachampAny
UrshifuRock Smash or Counter
Dynamax ExcadrillMud-Slap or Mud Shot
Dynamax MachampCounter or Karate Chop
Dynamax AlakazamCounter
Dynamax PassimianRock Smash or Counter

What defenders are recommended? You use defender Pokémon to tank Duraludon’s attacks until your Dynameter is full, and you can switch to your attacker.

As defenders, Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) and Dynamax Blissey are particularly recommended. Zamazenta has resistance against all attacks that Duraludon can perform. Blissey generally has high defense and HP values. If you can, you should rely on one of these monsters.

PokémonFast Attack
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)Metal Claw
Dynamax BlisseyPound
Dynamax MetagrossFury Cutter
Zacian (Crowned Sword)Metal Claw
Dynamax CorviknightSand Attack

Can Duraludon be defeated solo? Duraludon has 2 out of 3 possible charge moves. They are Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw, and Hyper Beam. If it does not have the charge move Hyper Beam and you have a very good team with sufficiently high levels and trained Dynamax moves, you can defeat Duraludon solo with some luck.

For this, you can use a Gigantamax Machamp and 2 Dynamax Blissey. Fill your Dynameter with Blissey and switch to Machamp during the Dynamax phase. Then switch it out and use Blissey again to repeat the process.

If you want to be sure, you should count on more trainers. Depending on how good your teams are, you should adjust the number of trainers. If you are 3 or 4 trainers with weak teams, think about the typical allocation in tough Dynamax battles of attackers, defenders, and healers.

While 1 – 2 trainers act as attackers, there should be one trainer who uses shields as a defender and one trainer who takes care of healing.

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MontanaBlack almost had an accident live on Twitch, first blames the technology, now admits his misconduct

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris often stood out due to his driving behavior. Now he admits to a mistake when he relied on his autopilot.

This is what happened: Recently, MontanaBlack attracted attention when he blamed his car for a near-accident. During a Twitch livestream, he turned to his camera in the back seat to show his Twitch chat his new glasses.

Before that, he activated his “autopilot”, as he said, so that the car would brake without him. However, it does not brake steadily by itself, but the emergency assistant eventually intervenes with an automatic emergency braking.

MontanaBlack complains about it: “But that was autopilot. (…) One should simply not rely on modern technology. That was a good example. That was autopilot and I had to brake myself.” (Source: Reddit).

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“Eyes on the Road”

What does MontanaBlack say about the incident now? In a subsequent Twitch stream, MontanaBlack talked about the incident. MontanaBlack understands “cruise control/autopilot” to mean that the car would manage speed, distance, braking, and acceleration by itself.

He admits that it was a mistake to turn around with sunglasses on while driving and emphasizes several times that it was “stupid” and “dumb”.

He also sees the main mistake as his own: “No matter how nice your system is and how expensive it is, don’t rely on it. Eyes on the road. It was a mistake on my part. I’m realizing that. No matter how cool my new sunglasses were, I shouldn’t have turned around like that even if I had my system on.” (Source: YouTube from minute 03:14).

How does the community react? Some voices from the community react surprised at MontanaBlack’s insightful statement:

  • The user No-Band-2074 writes on Reddit: “As much as I can’t stand him, I can’t blame him fully here. These assist systems are practical, but they also make you rely too much and become careless. (…)”
  • Also eledile 55 seems surprised on Reddit: “Surprisingly insightful and well-stated. Hopefully, he learned something from it.”
  • User ThePixelLord12345 is also satisfied with MontanaBlack’s response (Source: Reddit): “He didn’t say anything wrong overall. At first, I thought it was heading towards ‘not my fault’, but at least he admitted it was stupid. That’s fine with me.”

Others under a post on Reddit remain critical of MontanaBlack. After all, there have been several incidents in the past where the Twitch streamer was criticized for his driving behavior.

For example, the Twitch streamer openly admitted that he always drives at least 20 km/h faster than allowed. That would just be “only” a fine, but his driver’s license is not at risk.

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How much MontanaBlack has now learned from the incident and whether he will no longer rely on the system in the future or how else he behaves in traffic remains to be seen.

MontanaBlack has often been noted for his behavior in traffic, but there is one thing he would never partake in, as it is far too dangerous. At least primarily for him and his driver’s license: Montana Black is criticized for his driving style, now praised for drawing a line

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18 years after the launch, Lord of the Rings Online suddenly has queues again, the reason gives hope for the future of the MMORPG

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online launched in 2007 and has maintained itself thanks to a loyal community until today. Even though the release was so long ago, there are now even queues again.

The Lord of the Rings Online was released in 2007 and has undergone many changes since then. Over 15 years ago, it was decided to make the game free for all players and switch to a Free2Play model.

Especially the strong community carried the MMORPG through the competitive 2010s to its current state. This year, players were able to enjoy new 64-bit servers that have technically improved the MMORPG.

Even though October 2025 is a good month for MMORPGs, hardly anyone believed that queues would be experienced again, yet they returned to the European servers last weekend.

Here you can watch the teaser trailer for the new expansion “The Kingdoms of Harad”:

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Full Servers and Queues

How high is the demand? Not only the queues, but also the daily logins on the European servers are impressive. According to the fansite gefallenehelden.de, players logged in over 250,000 times on the servers between Sunday and Tuesday.

While every login counts, so there aren’t as many players as one might initially think, these numbers depict a better picture than the weak peak player count of about 1,600 (via SteamDB).

Why is HdRO popular again? The reasons for the success lie in several events over the last few months and the current announcement. The developers laid the foundation in 2025 with the 64-bit servers, bringing the community even closer together, which revived the MMORPG.

Following this was a coupon code that is still available until November 3rd, giving away a lot of content and making it much easier for new players to connect with the veterans. The latest announcement probably caused the final increase in players, the new expansion.

What will the expansion bring? The expansion “The Kingdoms of Harad” adds a new area to the MMORPG. Here heroes can level up to level 160 and complete over 400 new quests. In addition to fierce enemies, the expansion will also conclude the story “Song of Waves and Wind”, thus wrapping up an important story chapter of the MMORPG.

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The Lord of the Rings Online has managed to compete against many prettier, faster, and technically optimized MMORPGs. This is mainly due to the active community, which keeps the MMORPG alive and vibrant even after so many years. A group of players followed the Hobbits’ example: A fan of The Lord of the Rings Online walks through Middle-earth, showcasing one of the MMORPG’s greatest strengths

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In WoW you can get one of the best mounts, but you only have a few days left

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

An extremely popular mount is available starting today in World of Warcraft. But you only have a few weeks.

The reactions to the Trading Post in World of Warcraft are quite mixed month after month. Of course, there are always different topics, and hitting the taste of everyone is difficult, if not impossible. However, in the month of October, Blizzard seems to have struck a chord with the community – as a reward from the Trading Post is making waves.

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What kind of mount is this? The “Headless Horseman’s Reins” is known in another variant from the Hallow’s End, but this time you can buy a dark version of this horse at the Trading Post – for 700 Trader’s Tokens, which is a little more than 2/3 of the available amount this month. Since the mount looks quite impressive with its burning hooves and detailed armor, one might be able to overlook the cost.

If you have no use for the horse, there is a second mount this month – simply as a reward for completing the travel journal for October. A Fel-corrupted Elekk mount, which will fit all Draenei who have earned the red “Man’ari” customization:

WoW Trading Post Fel Elekk
The Fel-Elekk is for those who have no use for horses.

How long do you have? If you want to get the “Headless Horseman’s Reins”, you have a little over 4 weeks, specifically the entire month of October. If you do not have the necessary Trader’s Tokens available this month, you can also “freeze” the mount and transfer it to a later month to buy it in November or December.

Community celebrates the mount, will overshadow all other mounts

Looking at the community reactions to the new mount, they are extremely positive. A post in the Subreddit of WoW titled “The Trading Post in October has a mount that makes me forget all other horses” has received over 3,000 upvotes. Even in the comments below, there is a lot of agreement. Here are some excerpts:

  • “I have saved so many Trader’s Tokens from the last few months, looks like I can finally spend them on something.” – Unlikely_Wrangler_52
  • “The October Trading Post is eating up all my tokens. The year has otherwise been quite disappointing for me.” – Vrazel106
  • “The mount will pair well with the entire transmog from Flames of the Dawn.” – Data-McBytes
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If you have no use for the Trading Post mounts at all, you can certainly save your Trader’s Tokens. However, there are also plenty of alternatives in World of Warcraft, as some mounts can be farmed relatively easily – we have presented 5 of these mounts from The War Within here.

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Battlefield 6 shows the roadmap and reveals what happens after the release: Season 1 starts in October, bringing new maps and modes

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

Battlefield 6 will launch just a few days after the release in Season 1, and the roadmap reveals what new content the shooter will receive.

What happens after the release? Season 1 of Battlefield 6 will start on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, on all platforms. So you can expect the first new content about 2.5 weeks after the release of Battlefield 6.

Season 1 will be divided into three phases and will last three months. Every month a new phase will start, bringing new content. This content is meant to expand the regular multiplayer as well as provide new tools for players in Portal.

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What exactly can you expect in Season 1 of Battlefield 6? The first phase of Season 1 is called “Rogue Ops” and will bring new maps, modes, vehicles, and attachments that will be available to all players for free.

On November 18, 2025, the second phase of Season 1 called “California Resistance” will begin. There will also be a new map, a new mode, and new weapons here.

The third phase will run from December 9, 2025. Here you will be able to play a limited-time event with a corresponding map and receive a new melee weapon.

Battlefield 6 Season 1 Overview
Overview of the new content from Season 1 of Battlefield 6

All new content from Season 1 in detail

Rogue Ops – October 28, 2025

  • New map: Blackwell Fields
    • offers space for ground and air vehicles
  • New mode: Strikepoint
    • A tactical 4v4 mode with multiple rounds and only one life per round; teams must capture an objective
  • New vehicle: APC Traverser Mark 2
    • Armored land vehicle for transporting personnel, provides 4 seats including a roof gunner
  • New weapons:
    • SOR-300C (Carbine)
    • Mini Fix (Sniper Rifle)
    • GCH-22 (Secondary Weapon)
  • New attachments:
    • Rail Cover
    • LPVO

California Resistance – November 18, 2025

  • New map: Eastwood
  • offers space for ground vehicles and helicopters
  • New mode: Sabotage
  • 8v8 mode, where teams take turns attacking or defending. The goal is to detonate more objectives than the opponent while attacking.
  • Return of battle pickups
  • Battle pickups return. These are powerful weapons that you can find on the maps. In older Battlefield titles, there were grenade launchers, sniper rifles, or flamethrowers
  • New weapons:
    • DB-12 (Shotgun)
    • M327 Trait (Secondary Weapon)
  • New attachment: Troy Angled (new grip)

Winter Offensive – December 9, 2025

  • Limited-time map: Ice Lock Empire State
  • Limited-time event: Ice Lock
    • The event revolves around a mechanic called “Freeze”, a new gameplay modifier.
  • New melee weapon: Ice Climbing Axe
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The best role-playing game in the universe of Warhammer 40,000 is currently cheaper than ever before

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Fans of Warhammer 40,000 can currently get what may be the best role-playing game related to it at an unprecedented low price.

Which game are we talking about? We’re referring to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. The role-playing game by Studio Owlcat Games, the creators of the Pathfinder games, was released on December 7, 2023, for PC on Steam, GOG, and in the Epic Games Store.

There are hardly any classic role-playing games set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe – but there is at least one that is really good. Rogue Trader is not only perhaps the best RPG for Warhammer 40,000, it is also one of the best games to enter the world of Warhammer.

Here you can see the launch trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader:

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – The release trailer for the role-playing game

Rogue Trader is now available at its lowest price yet

What is the game about? You take on the role of a free trader who is to expand the Emperor’s realm and explore new territories. This makes you one of a handful of people allowed to do what would be heresy for everyone else in Warhammer 40,000.

If you’ve been looking for the right opportunity to get into Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, it may have now arrived:

What kind of offer is this? You can currently get Rogue Trader on Steam with a 55% discount. The game currently costs €22.49 in the standard edition. The offer ends on October 6, 2025.

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Additionally, Rogue Trader is available on GOG at a discount until October 7. However, it is slightly more expensive there at €25.05. But you get games on GOG completely DRM-free. Therefore, you are not tied to the launcher. Once you have purchased the game, you can also start it completely without.

Owlcat Games is currently working on a sequel to Rogue Trader. In that, you will play a new character who has a different position in the human Imperium. You can read more about it in this article: New role-playing game for Warhammer 40,000 makes you an Emperor’s spy, but you’re more of an action hero than a detective

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Woman wins a Mortal Kombat tournament despite a major limitation, and it still wasn’t the best moment of her week

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A woman in the USA won a tournament in Mortal Kombat under special circumstances. Just five days earlier, she gave birth to a daughter who was in her mother’s arms throughout the tournament.

What kind of tournament was it? The woman won a small tournament held by Juicy Game Night in Orlando, Florida. Juicy Game Night (here on Twitch) hosts monthly tournaments in various fighting games, including Tekken, Street Fighter, and also Mortal Kombat.

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, such a tournament took place. The now 10-year-old Mortal Kombat X was played. A total of four people participated in this tournament – including a woman who competed with her newborn baby in her arms and was crowned the winner.

The Mortal Kombat series will receive a new film in 2026, and you can watch the trailer here:

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Into the Grand Finale with baby in her arms

Who is this woman? According to her profile on X (formerly Twitter), where she goes by Legi0n, the woman is a 3D artist and a mother of two. She also occasionally plays fighting games, it states there.

However, the best moment of her week was probably not the tournament victory, but the birth of her daughter. The baby was born via cesarean section on September 22, just five days before the tournament (Source: Dexerto).

The fact that she and her husband, who also participated in the tournament, had their daughter with them that day was not planned. But even though the woman was still recovering from childbirth, she decided “last minute” to participate in the tournament.

Here’s how the tournament went: With a 3:2 victory, the woman made it to the final by defeating her husband 3:1. She was also able to win the subsequent Grand Final – all while holding her 5-day-old daughter in her arms.

Her victory eventually went viral on social media.

  • “As a fellow gamer mom, I salute this woman,” writes mamadovah1102 under a post on reddit, which received 5,000 upvotes.
  • “Winning with the baby in tow is an insane flex,” writes Criti Fect on X
  • Under the same X post, Noma writes: “Nobody topping this aura”

Additionally, many people on the internet have good-natured fun referencing the famous “Fatality” announcement in Mortal Kombat, with phrases like “Fertility!!!” or “Bability” (Reddit).

The prize for winning the tournament was $28 (around €24) and a trip to DreamHack in Atlanta.

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Another woman was also able to achieve a victory in a fighting game tournament. In a Tekken tournament held at a retirement home, a 73-year-old woman emerged victorious. You can read more about it here: 73-year-old wins Tekken tournament at retirement home, says: “It didn’t feel particularly difficult”

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You cannot play the beta of Call of Duty if you do not activate an important setting that already annoyed players in Battlefield 6

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 starts this week and requires a setting on PC, without which the game won’t start.

What is this setting? As Activision announced, PC players must enable a setting called “Secure Boot” to launch the beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

“Secure Boot” is a security feature that protects you from harmful software like malware (for example, rootkits) and ensures that only safe software is loaded when booting your PC. In Call of Duty, this setting is supposed to support cheat prevention.

Also, Battlefield 6 required enabling “Secure Boot” for the beta.

Here you can watch a trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7:

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Players complained: A lot of stress for nothing

Why was there criticism regarding this in Battlefield? The activation of secure boot annoyed part of the community for two reasons that went hand in hand:

  • The option has to be enabled in the BIOS. Likewise, it is advised that users without IT experience not enter the BIOS unless necessary, and only make small changes under guidance. For users without IT knowledge, enabling it could therefore be associated with headaches.
  • Although Battlefield 6 required enabling secure boot, the first cheaters still roamed the game within a few days. Players then wondered why they had put themselves through the stress of secure boot if it didn’t help.

If you want to play the beta of Black Ops 7, you should make sure early on that secure boot is enabled – otherwise, you might want to play and suddenly face problems. If you have already enabled the option for Battlefield 6 and haven’t disabled it again, it should still be enabled for you.

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Enable Secure Boot – Here’s what you need to know

Here’s how to check if “Secure Boot” is enabled on your system: Press the Windows key + R to open the dialog box and enter the command “msinfo32”. A window named “System Information” will now open, where you’ll find the tab “System Summary”.

Here all components of your computer are listed, including the manufacturer of your motherboard. You will also see in the line “Secure Boot State” whether Secure Boot is enabled.

How do you enable secure boot? Here it gets tricky. To enable “Secure Boot,” you need to enter the BIOS. This is essentially the firmware of your motherboard and the first software that starts when you turn on your PC. Only after the BIOS has started will the operating system (Windows) load.

To access the BIOS, you must restart your computer and watch the screen. During the boot process, you should see which key to press to enter the BIOS. Depending on the manufacturer of your motherboard, this is often Delete, F2, F10, F12, or ESC.

In the BIOS, you often need to go to the Security section and enable “Secure Boot” there. You can find a detailed guide on your motherboard manufacturer’s support page. In the case of Battlefield 6, MeinMMO editor Alex Mehrwald has also written a guide for you. Since you have to enter the BIOS, you should be able to use the guide independently of the game also for Call of Duty: Battlefield 6: Secure Boot not enabled? Here’s a simple guide

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He chose the worst time for the release of his game, yet reached 80,000 players on Steam

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

A small indie game is currently a surprise hit on Steam, despite launching under the worst possible circumstances, and the developer almost missed the release.

What game is it? Megabonk, heavily inspired by Vampire Survivors, is currently an absolute surprise hit on Steam. In this new 3D roguelite, it’s all about developing overpowered builds and mowing down tons of enemies. There are 20 unique – and sometimes quite outlandish – characters as well as numerous items and upgrades available.

Megabonk caught the attention of Twitch streamer shroud, who showcased it on September 23rd to over 15,000 viewers and has not stopped playing since (Source: Sully Gnome). On the same day, the roguelite reached 30,000 players on Steam, and over the weekend, according to SteamDB, it even surpassed 80,000 concurrent players.

And this, despite the solo developer Vedinad choosing the worst possible time for his release.

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Why was the timing so bad? Vedinad showed extraordinarily poor judgment in selecting a launch date, and that happened multiple times. He originally scheduled the release for September 4, 2025 – exactly the date when Hollow Knight: Silksong was released, which fans had been waiting for years.

Like several other indie developers, Vedinad postponed his release to avoid Hollow Knight – and ended up on the newly chosen September 18th, exactly between the also highly anticipated games Borderlands 4 and Hades 2.

To make matters worse, the survival game Dying Light: The Beast launched on the same day as Megabonk with 80,000 players on Steam.

An indie game without much advertising couldn’t have worse conditions. That Megabonk is still so successful seemed to surprise even the developer.

However, there was one positive aspect to the delay, as Vedinad admitted in a video on YouTube that his game was far from finished three weeks before the scheduled release. Therefore, there must have been panic when he received an email from Steam requesting the finished build of his game within the next few days.

On Steam, Megabonk has a “very positive” score of 94% and is still available for 8.28 euros until October 2, 2025.

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Especially for small studios and solo devs, the hot phase right after the release is particularly important, as it is even harder to attract players after a failed launch. One developer team was especially unlucky, as a mistake on Steam ruined 10 years of work for them: What happened to the developer who worked on a game on Steam for 10 years and even sold his car?

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A player in Diablo 4 rushes through an impossible dungeon in 3 minutes, and his build is so unfair that Blizzard intervenes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4 there are various activities to test your builds, but none is as effective as the Pit. Tier 150 represents the ultimate test, but one player makes it look like a joke with his Druid.

What has a player accomplished? The YouTuber BigPapaPlump shared a video showcasing his build. It is a “Poison Vine” build for his Druid. The goal of his build is to maximize poison damage as much as possible.

However, the YouTuber went a bit overboard, as he was able to increase the poison damage through an exploit so much that he even finished the Tier 150 Pit in under three minutes – a dungeon that is considered almost impossible to complete.

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Build is unfair, will be banned by Blizzard

How did Blizzard react? The YouTuber seems to have exploited a bug, as the Aspect of Wild Rage, combined with Poison Vine, made activities like the Tier 150 Pit look like child’s play.

Countless Ravens could therefore be spawned, trivializing the combat against the surrounding enemies as well as the final boss. After BigPapaPlump published his YouTube video about his build and the Tier 150 Clear, Blizzard reacted after 2 hours by banning the playstyle (via Blizzard Forum). The Aspect of Wild Rage was temporarily disabled so that the showcased build would not affect the Pit leaderboards.

So you have no chance to recreate the build, but the clear still stands as one of the most entertaining moments in Season 10. The Druid is considered one of the weaker classes in Diablo 4. With this build, he was able to demonstrate, albeit temporarily and unfairly, that even the Warriors of Nature have what it takes to sweep away the strongest opponents in Diablo 4 effortlessly.

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Until Blizzard reactivates the Aspect, it might take a while. But until then, you can take a look at our Tier List for the best builds for Season 10. In the current season, every class is represented with at least one build at the top level. There is also a wide selection available for Druids that you can rely on: Diablo 4 Season 10: Tier List with the best builds

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„Hardest addiction I’ve ever battled“ – Twitch streamer suffers stroke, completely changes his lifestyle

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

One year after his stroke live on Twitch, Andre “CommanderKrieger” Krieger gives an update on his health and how he has lost weight.

This was the situation before: About a year ago, viewers of the Twitch streamer CommanderKrieger were shocked, when CommanderKrieger had a stroke live on stream. He couldn’t speak properly, his pronunciation was slurred. Some viewers quickly recognized the signs of a stroke and informed the Twitch streamer in the chat.

Shortly after, CommanderKrieger went offline, described the incident to his girlfriend that evening, and went to the doctor the next day.

In case of a stroke, quick action is essential. With the so-called FAST test of the German Stroke Foundation you can quickly recognize signs of a stroke.

This incident significantly contributed to a change in his life. CommanderKrieger realized that he had been living very unhealthily in recent years. He hardly drank water, mostly soft drinks. His 170 kilos of body weight were a problem, he said.

Now the Twitch streamer gives an update on his health and has good news.

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“Harder than 18 years of smoking”

How is CommanderKrieger now? First, CommanderKrieger talks about his diagnosis at the doctor’s: very high blood pressure and a mild stroke.

Meanwhile, CommanderKrieger’s weight is around 120 kilos. In the last year, he has lost 50 kilos and now fits into smaller clothing sizes.

The Twitch streamer reports that he can move better and thus has an easier daily life. He also enjoys life more. In his current diet, he occasionally still eats currywurst or döner, but only in moderation.

The Twitch streamer has also discovered a new passion for himself: golf. There he gets a lot of exercise as well.

What has CommanderKrieger changed? In the last year, CommanderKrieger has done everything to lose weight. He has avoided sugar and only drunk water instead of sweet soft drinks. That was also the hardest part, CommanderKrieger says: “That was the toughest addiction I had to fight – the sugar withdrawal. Harder than 18 years of smoking.” (Source: YouTube from minute 03:30).

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Additionally, the Twitch streamer increased his activity: he started taking walks instead of driving or using the elevator. This also had positive effects on his mental state.

CommanderKrieger also benefited from a “weight loss injection” called Monjaro. The costs are 500 euros per month, which he pays for himself. He also paid for an app that helped him count his calories.

We at MeinMMO cannot give you medical advice. However, if you want to live healthier, it is best to consult a doctor or inquire with your health insurance about possible offers.
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Players in EA FC 26 notice that they have more success when they simply do not defend

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The new EA FC 26 has had its first intense days of gameplay. A part of the community noticed that forgoing defense seems to be the key to success.

Is attack the best defense? Some Reddit users have intensively discussed that a central component in football seems to be unimportant in the new EA FC: defending. 

A focus on defenders like Virgil Van Dijk and others seems completely unnecessary, as the new iteration of the football hit is all about scoring more goals than the opponent. One user describes it as back-and-forth like in basketball – this quickly leads to final scores like 14-9, 9-6, 12-10, and 11-9 in EA FC.

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Full throttle towards the goal – attack for everyone?

Where does this forgoing come from? Some in the mentioned Reddit feed point out that with the fast passing and dribbling, it often seems pointless to really pay attention to defense. Other users support this tactic by saying that defending itself is simply not fun in the new EA FC:

My opponents are so good at fast passing and dribbling that it’s pointless to rely on defensive stability. That’s why I just go all out for attack, with midfielders as playmakers, and I win almost every time by double-digit scores – it’s ridiculous.

LondonNoodles via Reddit

Bagelodon states on Reddit that he knows how to defend, but he has no desire for the “boring Beyblade duels.” S7l0D claims to have completely given up defending: The best way to win? Score more points than the opponent. Attack is the best defense.

Are there other opinions in the feed? Although many in the feed seem to join this particular style of football tactics, there are a few voices that want to advocate a bit for all defenders.

Defending is difficult, but not impossible. Just use central midfielders to track back and anticipate the opponent’s movements. It doesn’t always work, but I don’t concede so many goals.

Benegnthr via Reddit

FerociouZ (via Reddit) adds that he never struggles with such high scores even though he plays in the second division: I play in the second league and have scored or conceded a maximum of 4 goals in the last 20 games.

Focus on attack yes, forgoing defense no

Only attack? A universally valid tactic and a recipe for success is not forgoing defense. However, it is interesting that many players seem to focus solely on attack. After all, in the new EA FC, pace is much more important again to overrun the defense, long shots are more effective, and crossing is more worthwhile. 

The first patch has also shown that the focus of developer EA is more on attack. 

How do I still strengthen the defense? A good offense in EA FC 26 is indeed the jewel of any team, but defense should not really be entirely neglected. 

Three simple tips can help:

  • Never recklessly pull your center-backs out of the defensive line. Always try to bring back the central midfielders first.
  • Use defending with L2+R2 and skillfully move the player with the left stick to close gaps and wait for the right moment to tackle.
  • Choose defenders with the shielding ability. You can find a list of the best players with this skill here.

If you want to dive deeper into the tactics world of the new EA FC and also want to know how one of the best players in the world approaches their matches, feel free to click here: EA FC 26: Best Tactics and Tactics Codes – How one of the best players in the world plays.

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7 vs. Wild shows how a real survival expert protects the team from mosquitoes, makes his own insect repellent

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

7 vs. Wild has released an exclusive insight into the new season and shows a scene from the Amazon before its start.

What kind of scene is it? The creators of 7 vs. Wild have already given a glimpse into the new season before the series premiere on October 7, 2025. A new video on YouTube shows 5 minutes from the new season in advance.

It is unclear from which day after the suspension the recordings originate; judging by the condition of the participants and the scenes shown, this should be a scene from the first days.

Former candidate Jens “Knossi” Knossalla has already announced that he will react to the new episodes; you can find out more about him here:

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Insect protection from ants

What does the scene show? In the 5 minutes from the jungle, a scene is shown with survival expert David Leichtle, YouTuber Lucas “AviveHD” Michels, and fitness influencer Imke Salander. The 3 participants are in the middle of the Amazon rainforest when the Alone winner Leichtle discovers an ant nest on a tree.

He then remembers a trick to create his own insect protection. Without hesitation, he places his hand on the ant nest. His hand is immediately overwhelmed by dozens of ants. The survival expert crushes the ants into a paste and rubs the dead insects on his skin.

He explains that the scent of the ants repels mosquitoes and invites the other two contestants to do the same. With a bit more respect for the dangers, they follow suit, although they are visibly unsure whether this is really safe.

However, the expert clarifies that the ants do not harm humans. On the contrary, the natural insect protection will likely help the contestants a lot during their time in the jungle.

You can watch the whole scene on YouTube:

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How is the scene received? It is the first time that scenes from the new season of 7 vs. Wild can be seen in advance. Fans are especially pleased that a true professional, David Leichtle, is involved, who can teach the participants something.

In the comments on YouTube, there is also repeated criticism of Joe Vogel, who was already part of last year’s season and did not shine as a professional in terms of team communication.

There is also criticism of the production in terms of quality. The video has only been released in 1080p, and the camera struggles quite a bit in the jungle scenes. The image appears blurry and mushy.

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With the new scene, 7 vs. Wild shows that exciting insights into the jungle and wildlife can be experienced in the new season. Whether the insect protection really helps will only be seen in the actual episodes. You can find out more about the participants here: 7 vs. Wild Season 5 Amazon: All information on participants, start, and location

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Experts tested 100 OLED TVs for two years, and all devices really have the same problem

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Experts have subjected OLED TVs to a long-term test. All devices have the same issues after 2 years, namely Burn-In. The damage varies in severity, but all are affected.

Who conducted the tests? The online magazine Rtings.com is well-known in the field of TVs and monitors. In extensive tests, experts regularly review hundreds of different models, and have been doing so for many years.

In a new stress test, Rtings subjected about 100 OLED TVs and a handful of monitors to a two-year stress test. The 2 years of continuous use are supposed to correspond to 10 years of normal use. And the test shows that all OLED models have the same problem: Burn-In.

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All OLED TVs show “Burn-In” damage after long-term test

What exactly was done? All devices had to display the news feed from CNN at maximum brightness 24/7. This was to check how severely OLED displays are affected by Burn-In and other failure phenomena.

After over two years of continuous operation, all tested OLED monitors showed visible “Burn-In” damage, especially in areas of the image with permanent static elements like the bottom news ticker from CNN.

What is Burn-In? Burn-In refers to a permanently visible pattern of static images or overloading on a monitor that cannot be removed. This occurs when certain areas of the image are displayed unchanged for long periods. OLED devices are particularly affected.

Good news: The tested OLED monitors continue to maintain brightness levels, unlike many tested regular TVs that lost brightness after prolonged use.

Additionally, the testers explain that the longevity of the TVs depends on various factors. Those who regularly watch static content like news broadcasts promote Burn-In. A varied use and automatic “pixel-refresh cycles” from manufacturers help reduce Burn-In and other problems, but do not completely prevent them. The Switch OLED also offers a function that aims to prevent Burn-In.

What stands out particularly? Particularly affected are so-called edge-lit TVs. This technology is primarily used in very inexpensive OLED and LCD devices because fewer LEDs are needed in comparison. These inexpensive models tended to experience total failures earlier and more frequently.

Tested OLED monitors still function, but also show damage

The experts from Rtings.com tested, in addition to TVs, three gaming monitors:

  • the LG 27GR95QE-B
  • the Alienware AW3423DWF
  • and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8.

All three have a WQHD resolution (1440p) and a refresh rate of 165 Hz or more.

In contrast to the TVs, where increasing failure rates have been observed in recent months, all three monitors are said to still function, although burn-in is now said to be clearly visible. In particular, the model from Samsung is said to be particularly affected.

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Because a former Apple designer could not find a lantern for his yacht, he designed his own for 2 years and is now selling it for 4,500 euros

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Jony Ive, the long-time Apple designer and a key figure behind legendary products such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, has presented an exclusive yacht lantern with his design firm LoveFrom for a proud price of €4,500.

Who is Jony Ive and what exactly has he introduced? Jony Ive is a British industrial designer who led Apple’s design department for over two decades. He significantly shaped the appearance of products like the iPhone, iPad, iMac, and Apple Watch. In 2019, he eventually left the company.

Together with his design firm LoveFrom and the Japanese manufacturer Balmuda, Ive has introduced the “Sailing Lantern” – a lantern specifically designed for use on yachts.

It is made from stainless steel and glass, contains LEDs with rechargeable batteries, and is designed to withstand even the roughest conditions at sea. Price: a hefty $4,800 or €4,500 for the European market. Only 1,000 pieces will be produced (via Business Insider).

Source: Balmuda Store

A lot of money for a little light

Why a lantern – and why so expensive? The idea came to Ive from a very personal reason. He simply wanted to buy a lantern for his own yacht. But he found none that met his standards. In an interview with the industry magazine BOAT International, he says:

I could have just bought a lantern for my yacht – that’s what I wanted. But there’s nothing suitable on the market. So instead, I spent two years working hard to design it. Creating something so technologically refined takes time.

How does this fit into his career? That Ive wanted to start something of his own is not surprising. He left Apple in 2019 to found the design firm LoveFrom with Marc Newson. Since then, he has been working on projects that go far beyond smartphones.

left: Jony Ive, right: Sam Altman
Source: OpenAI

In addition to his passion project, Ive is also working on future technologies that have a significantly greater relevance to everyday life. With his company io, he founded a studio for AI hardware. Ultimately, OpenAI acquired the company and is now working together with Ive on devices that are likely to extend significantly further into people’s everyday lives than a luxury lantern (via Fortune).

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Jony Ive shows with his lantern that design remains a passion for him – whether it’s an iPhone or a yacht lamp. While the lantern remains clearly a luxury object, his next projects with OpenAI could reach significantly more people. Discussions about good design are also currently taking place in the automotive industry: Mercedes has been stuffing its cars with screens for years, now the software chief says: “Classic buttons are much better”.

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EA FC 26: TOTW 3 – Predictions for the new Team of the Week – With Messi and Brandt

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

For EA FC 26 next Wednesday the TOTW 3 (Team of the Week) is on the agenda. At MeinMMO you can find out which players could appear in the new Team of the Week. Good chances are for Messi and Julian Brandt.

This is the Team of the Week: Wednesdays in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team it’s time for a new TOTW. This team features players who have impressed with strong performances in the past football week. These players receive improved Inform special cards that are available in Packs for one week.

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These are TOTW Predictions: The TOTW Predictions are community forecasts. They try to guess which players could land in the Team of the Week. They provide a good overview of who might be in the TOTW.

However, it is important to note that these are theoretical predictions and no guarantees. The TOTW 3 next Wednesday may look different from what the predictions suggest.

The prediction for Team of the Week 3 in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

The predictions for the next Team of the Week are from the FUT site futbin.

Goalkeeper

  • GK: Greif (Lyon)

Defenders

  • CB: Guéhi (Crystal Palace)
  • CB: Araujo (Barcelona FC)
  • LB: Laimer (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders

  • LW: Laurienté (Sassuolo)
  • CDM: Stanway (Bayern Munich)
  • CAM: Messi (Inter Miami)
  • CM: Joelinton (Newcastle United)
  • CAM: Brandt (Borussia Dortmund)

Forwards

  • ST: Igor Thiago (Brentford FC)
  • ST: Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

TOTW 3 Bench:

  • CB: Alderete (Sunderland)
  • LB: Levels (VfL Wolfsburg)
  • CAM: Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • CDM: Shrader (Lyon)
  • CAM: Rafa (Beşiktaş Istanbul)
  • ST: Paintsil (L.A. Galaxy)
  • ST: Monday (Washington)
  • CM: Majrashi (Al-Ahli)
  • RM: Gómez (Brighton)
  • RM: Essimi (USL Dunkerque)
  • CM: Cigerci (Cottbus)
  • ST: Fábio Abreu (Guoan)

Strong candidates for TOTW 3 in EA Sports FC 26

These strong players could make it into TOTW 3: 

  • Lionel Messi shined in the 4-0 victory of Inter Miami against NY City, contributing 2 goals and an assist to the final result. It’s time for his first Inform card in FC 26 Ultimate Team.
  • Julian Brandt assisted both goals in Dortmund’s 2-0 victory against Mainz. A performance for which Brandt could receive a TOTW card.
  • Julian Alvarez should be a sure shot for TOTW 3. Why? He scored 3 goals in the match Atletico Madrid against Rayo Vallecano. Strong arguments for a strong TOTW card.

What do you think of the predictions for TOTW 3? Which player should definitely be in the new Team of the Week? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know which gameplay trend is currently annoying the community in FC 26, check this out: Players hate a new trend in EA FC 26: “Nothing is worse than the Fidget Spinner Simulator”



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Player buys strange PC case for only 7 euros, not knowing how it works – Finds out it is worth 360 euros

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A player bought a PC case for 7 euros. Officially, the case costs at least 400 euros in Germany. And for every player, the case is definitely not suitable.

What did the player buy? A player found a strange PC case at the used goods store Goodwill. He reports on Reddit that he paid only 8 US dollars for the case. That is about 7 euros. In another post on Reddit, he explains that he has no idea how this case works, but he bought it nonetheless.

At least financially, it was worth it for him. He shares a screenshot of how much the case officially costs, which is around 400 US dollars. In Germany, you pay at least 400 euros for the model.

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Manufacturer shows sleek case, gamers are thrilled: “Great design! Goes directly onto my wishlist”

Expensive showcase case for 400 euros, which receives very mixed reviews from testers

What kind of case is this? The case is the Antec Torque. It is a midi tower. These are medium-sized cases that offer enough space for powerful hardware.

It is also an open-air case: The installed hardware is not surrounded by the case, but is exposed. This means that dirt can get to the components relatively quickly, and soundproofing is also limited.

The reviews for the Antec Torque are very mixed:

  • The English-language magazine Techpowerup gives a clear recommendation, praising the high-quality craftsmanship and the many cooling options that are theoretically possible. Criticism is mainly directed at the rather complicated assembly and that there is little space for storage media.
  • The English-language magazine TomsHardware, on the other hand, advises against purchasing and gives only 2.5 out of a maximum of 5 stars. The testers criticize primarily that the case gets dirty quickly and also many functions are missing that are common in most high-end cases. For the high price, this case is hardly recommendable.

In Germany, prices start at Geizhals.de at a minimum of 400 euros. That is quite a lot for a PC case. Most PC cases with higher quality features, like Fractal Design Terra or various showcases from Lian Li DAN, cost between 100 and 150 euros. And in most cases, a case for around 100 euros should already be sufficient.

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The PC case protects sensitive hardware from damage. But who says the case can’t look cool? MeinMMO presents you with 7 PC cases that look really good and might even make you envious: 7 cool PC cases that are sure to make you envious

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