A new anime MMORPG launches in a week on Steam, fans celebrate the new trailer: “Finally, after 6 years of waiting”

Soon, the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance will launch on Steam. Now, the developers have released the new trailer and immediately thrilled the fans.

What kind of game is it? Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is an anime MMORPG that evolved from the former Blue Protocol by Bandai Namco. The former game flopped and was discontinued, after which the rights were sold. The new developers revamped the MMORPG significantly, redesigning classes, the game world, and the systems, changing almost everything.

The MMORPG is set to launch in the West on October 9 and will be available for free on Steam, Epic Games, iOS, and Android. To give the world a good impression of the colorful anime MMORPG, the developers released a trailer in line with the launch:

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

New trailer impresses the fans

What can be seen in the trailer? The trailer shows the main characters of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, who players will get to know in the main story. They accompany the character through the story, which is structured like an anime.

What stands out are the colorful outfits and mounts that can partially be purchased in-game to make one’s character look as appealing as possible.

Also highlighted in the trailer is the redesigned game world in comparison to its predecessor, which looks particularly beautiful in line with the theme when the characters fly through it. Players will also be able to glide through the world in the MMORPG using a gliding function like in the video.

How are fans reacting to the trailer? Western fans have high expectations for the MMORPG. For them, the trailer ends the long wait for the Western release, which began for many with the original Blue Protocol. Players like @Dragoon-g6e comment on YouTube: “Finally, after 6 years of waiting”.

Similarly, @Mikuhaii7252 comments: “For someone who has been waiting 6 years for this game, 1 week is very, very fast.” Other fans have also followed the bumpy journey of the MMORPG and are now glad to finally play it themselves.

There is some discontent among players from Asia in the comments, as the game will be released there under a different publisher and later in October, but this information is missing for viewers in the trailer.

How does the MMORPG play? MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier has played the MMORPG for 50 hours in the beta. He describes his experience as follows:

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is well-suited for players looking for two hours of fun daily in an MMORPG or who enjoy immersing themselves in anime worlds. However, those looking for the next WoW, FFXIV, or Guild Wars 2 will be disappointed.

The MMORPG offers a compact charge of fun, featuring interesting dungeons, raids, world bosses, and social features. At the same time, it sets clear limits, and it soon becomes apparent when one is done with the game for the day.

It will be interesting to see if the developers have adjusted the auto-navigation, auto-combat, gacha, and pay-to-win features following the negative feedback from the beta. The game offered many features that were not well received, especially in the West.

MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is the last major MMORPG release for 2025, bringing fresh air back to the genre. If you want to learn more about the characters and other features, you can find all the information here: All information about Blue Protocol: Star Resonance – Release Date, Classes, PS5

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The best football game on Steam gets even better with the sequel, introducing a ton of new tactical features

The latest installment in the Football Manager series is the highest-rated soccer game on Steam. For the sequel, the developers are now announcing important new features.

This game is about: Football Manager 26 is the announced continuation of the popular simulation series. The last installment, Football Manager 2024, is even the highest-rated soccer game on Steam.

If you’re wondering if a number is missing – it is! Football Manager 2025 was postponed twice and then completely canceled. The developers were unhappy with the state of the game, and pre-order customers received their money back.

Here you can see a trailer for Football Manager 26:

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Der Football Manager 26 zeigt sich im Trailer von seiner schönsten Seite – der neuen Grafik-Engine

Football Manager becomes even more tactical, fans rejoice

What new features have been announced? One feature fans have frequently asked for are separate player roles and formations – depending on whether you or your opponent is in possession of the ball.

  • If your team plays in a 4-3-3 formation while in possession of the ball, the game might suggest a 4-1-4-1 formation when out of possession. The decision, however, ultimately lies with you.

Moreover, the tactics menu has been revamped to give players more tactical control. Player roles have also been overhauled, and some new ones added. An overview of all newly announced features can be found on www.footballmanager.com.

How are the new features being received? Fans are already loving the announced innovations. 

  • LPGjustJohnny writes under a X-post about the new features: “The anticipation has shot up considerably due to the announcement. So it was hardly surprising, but the implementation looks great – big fan.”
  • Sven writes, also under this X-post: “Outstanding tactics update! Very well done that you can make adjustments in the various phases of possession, compared to data, etc. I love everything about it!”

When does the game come out? Football Manager 26 launches on November 4, 2025, on Steam, in the Epic Games Store, and the Xbox Store for PC.

In the new EA Sports FC 26, players have already gone through their first matches. However, many of them noticed that they seem to have more success when they forgo defense. More on this can be read in this article: Players in EA FC 26 realize that they have more success when they simply do not defend

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Player plays CoD: Black Ops 7 for the first time, which is supposedly safe from cheaters, gets taken down by a cheater right away

The closed beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is all the rage and while many fans are enjoying themselves on the servers, a problem is spoiling the mood of the community: cheaters. One player reports from his first match and how a cheater greeted him in the beta.

What does a player report? The user dwozie shared a clip on Reddit that shows his first match in Black Ops 7. Just as he spawned and wanted to move out of a building, he is greeted by another player and killed. At first, this seems nothing unusual, but the kill clip shows a different picture.

His opponent apparently had wallhack and aimbot. He could apparently see through the wall where his enemies were moving. When he encountered dwozie, he took him and his teammate out unnaturally fast: his aim snapped immediately to the heads as the cheater started aiming.

Many other fans gathered to share their experiences from the beta, and these also do not seem optimistic.

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

Many fans report cheaters in the beta

What do fans say about the cheater problem? Many fans have already played their first matches in the closed beta of Black Ops 7 and some of them have already had the pleasure of being matched with a cheater.

Nottheluckiestone reports his experience with cheaters and states: “Since I started playing this morning, I have found 10 so far, obviously wallhack stuff or cronus lock-on nonsense.”

dukem12 claims to have also encountered cheaters and reports: “I played about 12 matches and in 3/12 there was a cheater. The urge to get a refund is huge right now.”

Beyond Reddit, there are also some clips on X.com showing cheaters obviously flaunting their tricks and wanting to showcase Activision along with their improved anti-cheat system.

Activision is relying on secure boot with Black Ops 7. Secure boot is a security feature of Windows 10 & 11 that ensures only secure software runs at startup. This is supposed to ensure that cheaters cannot activate their cheats so easily.

Already Black Ops 6 and Warzone are constantly fighting against cheaters, and the topic is a recurring one in the communities of Call of Duty. That cheaters now also have their sights set on the beta of Black Ops 7 further damages the reputation of the upcoming shooter title.

Is Battlefield 6 an alternative? An alternative to this year’s Call of Duty for sure, but when it comes to cheaters, you shouldn’t raise your hopes too high. There were apparently also cheaters in the beta of Battlefield 6 who were strolling through the maps with wallhacks and sending every opponent with too good aim straight to the afterlife.

However, if we trust the feedback from Activision, the developers’ anti-cheat is working overtime. Some players have reportedly seen the notification that reported players have been banned.

It remains to be seen how the large-scale release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will go down regarding cheaters, but the fact is: Cheaters are the problem in all shooters and no matter how good the anti-cheat is, the scammers always find a way to ruin the fun for honest players.

We, of course, are here during the entire beta period with our live ticker and provide you with the latest information about the shooter from Activision. So, if you don’t want to miss anything, feel free to check out our link: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Live Ticker for the Closed Beta

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A player of Baldur’s Gate 3 discovers a “serious story error” and asks: Are the druids stupid?

Actually, the druids in Baldur’s Gate 3 could easily help the tieflings. But they simply refuse to.

The beginning of Baldur’s Gate 3, that is the entire first act, is among the best that gaming and particularly role-playing games have to offer. Many different approaches and interesting conflicts provide a high replay value. One of the biggest disputes is between the druid circle and the tieflings who have sought refuge in the grove. However, there is a small logical error that renders the entire conflict absurd, as a player has pointed out.

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What is the druids’ problem? The druids in the grove are trying to complete a ritual upon arrival, at the end of which the grove will be cut off from the rest of the world. However, the tieflings who have nested there are a problem. They are refugees hiding from goblins and other pursuers.

Kagha, the current leader of the druids, would like to get rid of the tieflings. They draw on the already limited resources and supplies.

However, the player Level_Honeydew_9339 has noticed a small detail. There really shouldn’t be a food shortage in the grove, as he writes in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit:

All druids in the grove should have the ability to cast “Goodberry.” A first-level spell that allows them to feed up to 10 people for 24 hours. What about clean water? Well, “Create Water” conjures enough water for 10 people to drink for a day. Additionally, the grove is by a river, so that shouldn’t be a problem either.

Technically, it is correct that the druids – strictly according to game mechanics – would have the abilities to adequately supply all refugees with food. However, it becomes clear throughout the quest line that Kagha is not entirely trustworthy anyway.

The community has many explanations as to why the druids are not actually dumb

Even though the post is meant to be understood with a pinch of humor, the community immediately found several possible solutions as to why the druids were unable to support the tieflings despite this seemingly powerful spell:

  • “They needed all their spell slots for the thorn ritual. Checkmate, tiefling! /s” – rebootyourbrainstem
  • “To be fair to Kagha, Goodberry was drastically nerfed in the game. Instead of providing food for 10 people for 24 hours, it only creates 4 rations, which is only 1/10 of a long rest on normal difficulty and only 1/20 of a long rest on higher difficulty. So in-game, Goodberry can’t even feed a single person for a day.” -cpslcking
  • “Kagha has a Goodberry when you open a trade window with her, when you talk to her. So no, she didn’t forget, she’s just ‘a bitch.'” – TheEvilOfTwoLessers

Most people know, of course, that Kagha is simply lying; after all, she has a clear goal that she pursues with the ritual and the circle, as long as Halsin is not present – after all, she wants to convert the circle into shadow druids. However, it is a bit curious that all the other druids also seem to have forgotten that feeding people is not really a big problem for druids.
Another problem many players face is that they never finish Baldur’s Gate 3. Because only about 25% have ever reached the end.

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LoL is hosting a tournament for the European League, a team from Twitch streamers doesn’t have to pay 20 million this time to be part of it

The LEC in League of Legends is the gathering place of the best teams in Europe. There are only 10 spots and these must be purchased by the organizations. Now, LoL is set to host a tournament where additional teams can participate without a Twitch streamer having to spend a ton of money.

What kind of tournament is this? Typically, several splits of the LEC take place throughout the year. These splits are individual tournaments such as the Winter or Spring Split. Now, according to sheepesports.com, Riot wants to host a kickoff tournament instead of the 2026 Winter Split.

This tournament is supposed to allow all 10 LEC teams and two additional teams to compete. One of the two new teams is Los Ratones, the team of Twitch streamer Caedrel. The second team is expected to be the winners of the EMEA Masters 2025 Summer (European Championship), which will run until November 2, 2025.

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The new trailer for Season 3 in 2025 of League of Legends shows a dark vision of the champion Xin Zhao

Why should the Twitch streamer pay 20 million? Since the LEC is a franchise, organizations and teams like Fnatic, where the second “Demon King” plays, must buy a slot.

In an interview, Caedrel spoke about the system. He said that he would definitely not pay 20 million for a spot in the LEC. While he would be thrilled to participate, it simply does not make financial sense for him. Although his team has won the European Championship twice in a row, they were not allowed to compete in the LEC without paying.

Fans are excited about the tournament

What do fans say about the news? Under the Reddit post about the news, some fans are excited about the new tournament. Gazskull writes that it is freaking awesome and that the LEC and ERL (EMEA Regional League) need exactly this. He doesn’t believe it will be perfect at the start but it is definitely a step in the right direction.

Fan looks forward to Los Ratones against the LEC: Another Reddit user is really excited to see Caedrel’s team compete against the LEC teams. He especially highlights two specific matches: Los Ratones against G2 Esports, which are among the best teams in Europe and multiple LEC winners, and finally Los Ratones against Karmine Corp, where the wonder kid of LoL plays as ADC. SsibalKiseki further states that it will be a huge gain for the LEC and viewership.

Before the new kickoff tournament starts, Caedrel and his team must first face the 5-time world champion, Faker, and the German streamer NoWay. In the Red Bull League of Its Own 2025, they will go head-to-head once more in the SAP Garden in Munich: A year ago, Faker lost to the girlfriend of a Twitch streamer, now the 5-time world champion in LoL gets a chance for revenge.

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The DualSense controller of the PS5 is finally expected to get a feature that the Xbox has had for a long time

New rumors about the PS5 Pro now raise hope that Sony will finally address a weakness: with the DualSense V3. This is supposed to offer exactly what fans have been wishing for forever. However, as great as the excitement is for many, the mockery is just as loud.

What problem has the DualSense controller faced since its release? Since the release of the PlayStation 5, the DualSense controller has been considered a highlight (via Computerbild). Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback make it popular, but one detail has caused frustration from the beginning: the non-removable battery. While Xbox players have always been able to change batteries or battery packs, PS5 owners can only purchase a new controller once the battery performance declines.

What do insiders say? On one hand, the PS5 Pro is said to be 3% more efficient, but most importantly, the allegedly upcoming DualSense V3 is expected to have a removable battery.

The information comes from the Polish site PPE and well-known insider billbil-kun (via X.com), both of whom have published reliable leaks multiple times, such as that the MS Flight Simulator 2024 would still be released for the PlayStation 5 this year. However, everything regarding the new controller is not officially confirmed yet.

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<strong>DualSense Edge for the PS5 in Unboxing – Our first impressions of the pro controller in the video</strong>

DualSense V3 brings joy and mockery at the same time 

How does the community react to the rumors? Reactions are mixed. Many celebrate the possible removable battery in the DualSense as a long overdue improvement.

The comment from user Maniac TV (via disqus) shows how important this topic is to some players: “Finally no controller waste just because of a weak battery.” User Ornery-Tonight1694 writes on Reddit as well: A removable battery seems pretty cool

Also, the-glimmer-man (via Reddit) writes: A removable battery is great, but it’s not that hard to replace the battery in the DualSense V2. However, it is also often pointed out that Xbox resolved this issue years ago.

But there is also criticism: User TheHarbinger1911 (via disqus) complains, for example, that a removable battery does not solve the fundamental problem of the DualSense. 

He speaks of a weak battery with a short lifespan, error-prone analog sticks, and design flaws during charging. Therefore, the controller remains technically deficient for him despite a possible upgrade. He further states that Sony is exploiting fans who are satisfied with minimal improvements.

Another user, Heinkin23, also writes via disqus, that Sony should better stick to Microsoft’s Xbox. Because Microsoft did not change its controller during the generational shift of the Xbox (from One to Series X/S) but kept design and features.

Another point of criticism: It is still unclear whether the controller can be purchased independently or if Sony will only offer it bundled with the console upgrade.

When could the console and controller be released? There is still no official date, precisely because these are unconfirmed rumors. However, many speculate about an announcement towards the end of 2025 in the comments on the leaks. Some also speculate about a release during that period – fitting for the Christmas season. While fans are discussing the DualSense V3, HORI’s new all-button controller is causing a stir. We took a closer look: With a new controller for the PS5, I look like the biggest loser, but that’s exactly what it’s for

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23-year-old MMORPG is so popular that the developers have to close the 2nd server – Anyone who absolutely wants to join must hurry

The developers of the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI are making a new announcement to the players, giving them only one week to respond.

What game is it about? Final Fantasy XI is the first online installment of the series and was released by Square Enix in 2002. The old-school MMORPG allows thousands of players to play and level up together in a world, with the leveling process being a laborious one that can take a long time.

As usual, there are the typical MMORPG roles of Tank, Healer, and Damage Dealer, which in Final Fantasy XI are further complemented by “Pullers” to bring foes closer and “Debuffers” for weakening enemies.

Not only is the leveling phase arduous, but the difficulty level is also high and demands a lot from the players, which poses a significant challenge. The concept seems to appeal to players, as the developers are currently trying to save their servers.

Here you can watch a trailer for the MMORPG:

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2015 Trailer Shows Version Update for Final Fantasy XI with Many New Features

Servers will be shut down

What have the developers announced? Back in July 2025, the developers of Final Fantasy XI announced that there are simply far too many players on the servers of the 23-year-old MMORPG. Although this is not a negative thing, the developers had announced at that time that they would be closing the most popular server to distribute the load better.

It seems that the load has not distributed very evenly. The developers have now released another announcement. They explain that the second most popular server, “Bahamut,” will also be shut down soon. This means that the creation of new characters on it will no longer be possible.

Additionally, character transfers will be halted, making it impossible to switch from one server to another. The developers have recognized that this measure does not distribute the load as intended. A third server may soon follow. Therefore, they explain in a footnote on playonline.com that they are also considering other measures. The goal is to better distribute the load.

Until when can new characters still be created? Those who absolutely want to start on the server “Bahamut” need to hurry. The developers have announced that the server will be closed on October 9th. After that, it will no longer be possible to access it.

The initially closed “Asura” server will remain closed according to the developers, because despite slightly reduced player numbers, it is still so popular that the server load is too high for it to reopen. When it will be possible again remains uncertain.

That a 23-year-old MMORPG is so popular that the developers now have to close a second server is extraordinary. Final Fantasy XI is currently experiencing something like a renaissance, which is also due to the successor MMORPG. You can learn more about the background here: 23-year-old MMORPG suddenly so popular that it has to close its largest server

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Here are all campaigns of the biggest streamers in Dungeons & Dragons ranking – Which one has the best characters?

The Critical Role crew is the biggest streamer of Dungeons & Dragons and has just started their fourth campaign. Before that, however, they completed three campaigns, which we rank here according to the preferences of our editorial team.

Who are the biggest D&D streamers? The biggest streamers of Dungeons & Dragons is the Critical Role team. With over 2.47 million YouTube subscribers, 1.4 million Twitch followers, and a whole lot of companies around them, the voice actors have really gained quite a bit of fame since their start in 2015.

In addition to the Netflix series Stranger Things, Critical Role is considered a main reason for the worldwide increase in popularity and enthusiasm for tabletop RPGs, especially Dungeons & Dragons. They are now so well-known that they hold live shows worldwide, publish their own games, sell merchandise, and publish books, comics, and more.

How did the ranking come about? This ranking is based solely on the preferences of the MeinMMO editorial team, mainly our editors Alexander Alex Mehrwald (watching since 2020), Caroline Caro Fuller (watching since 2021), and Sophia Weiß (watching since 2017). We have been following Critical Role for several years and have watched all three campaigns in full.

Accordingly, we sat down together, discussed stories, philosophized about characters, and came to this ranking. However, it was also important to us how easy it is for new viewers to get into the completed campaigns.

However, if you have a completely different opinion, we are of course happy to receive your comments.

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The 4th Campaign of Critical Role starts now and is bigger than ever

Honorable Mentions

Campaign 4

On the night of October 2nd to 3rd, 2025, the fourth campaign of Critical Role started. For the first time, long-time DM Matt Mercer hands over the reins for a long campaign to Brennan Lee Mulligan and starts as a player.

If you’ve never seen a single episode of Critical Role, you can start the campaign right on time here. Whether and how good it will be, we can’t say at this point. Unfortunately, this ranking was created before we could take a look at the first episode ourselves, and even then, the first episode wouldn’t be enough to assess the quality.

After the premiere via Twitch and YouTube, the current episode can only be watched on the Critical Role streaming service Beacon until Monday. A subscription is required for that.

If you want to know more, you can read here:

Exandria Unlimited

Exandria Unlimited consists of several small, but not year-long mini-campaigns. Here, the cast of Critical Role also changes: Matt Mercer steps down as DM. In each of the currently four mini-series, players from the main cast participate, but many new faces also find a place at the table.

Exandria Unlimited: Calamity (4 episodes) is Mulligan’s first guest appearance as Dungeon Master and takes place at the very beginning of the timeline of Critical Role’s world. Exandria Unlimited: Divergence (4 episodes) loosely continues Calamity, again with Brennan Lee Mulligan at the helm.

The adventure originally played first in the Exandria Unlimited universe was led by Aabria Iyengar: Exandria Unlimited Prime. In eight episodes, the Crown Keepers (translated as Crown Guardians) experience adventures that partially transition into the third major campaign of Bell’s Hells. Part of the team returns in the two episodes Exandria Unlimited: Kymal, which Iyengar has also taken over as DM.

Our tip: If you want to dip your toes into Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited: Calamity is a good choice, as it provides a nice insight into D&D as entertainment. You also get to know the first parts of the main cast. Committing to four episodes is also worlds easier than to the sometimes over 100 episodes of the main campaigns – which we will now come to in the ranking on the next page.

But enough of the long preamble – let’s move on to page 2 for rank 3!

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Pokémon GO: How to make the most of the Raid Tag with Mega Metagross

Mega-Metagross makes its debut in a raid day in Pokémon GO. You can find out how to make the most of the day on MeinMMO.

When is the event? The raid day with Mega-Metagross takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Here, you will have the chance to obtain the Mega Evolution of this powerful Pokémon for the first time.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Metagross is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. It has Steel and Psychic types. With the Mega Evolution, it is expected that this form will also rank high among Psychic attackers and possibly even dominate the list of the best Steel attackers.

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Raid Day with Mega-Metagross – Content and Tips

What bonuses are there during the event? All players will receive the following bonuses during the event:

  • increased chance of Shiny Metagross
  • up to five free raid passes from gyms
  • Remote raid limit increased to 20 (from October 4, 2025, 2:00 AM to October 5, 2025, 5:00 AM)

What bonuses come with the event ticket? For €5.49, you can purchase an event ticket for the raid day. This will give you the following additional bonuses:

  • 8 additional raid passes from gyms
  • increased chance of XL special candies in raids
  • additional 5,000 experience points in raids
  • double stardust in raids

How do I get Mega-Metagross? If you successfully defeat Mega-Metagross in a raid, you can only catch the regular version of Metagross afterwards. Additionally, you will receive Mega Energy for the evolution. If you have collected 300 energy from raids, you can trigger the Mega Evolution of Metagross for the first time.

What counters should I use? The Mega Evolution of Metagross has the same types as the normal variant of the Pokémon, Psychic and Steel. It is weak against attacks from the types Ground, Ghost, Fire, and Dark. Therefore, focus on these types to defeat Mega-Metagross.

You will need at least 2 trainers to defeat the boss. If you don’t have the best counters against Mega-Metagross, you should rely on additional trainers.

Which Mega Evolution is suitable for the event? If you have the appropriate Mega Evolution active during the raids, you can benefit from additional experience points, an increased chance of XL candies, as well as more regular candies while catching. The evolution only needs to be active; it does not have to be in your battle team.

To receive the bonuses, you must have a Mega Evolution of the Psychic or Steel type active. The following evolutions are suitable:

  • Mega Alakazam
  • Mega Gardevoir
  • Mega Steelix
  • Mega Scizor
  • Mega Gallade
  • Mega Abomasnow
  • Mega Aggron
  • Mega Medicham
  • Mega Latias
  • Mega Latios
  • Mega Lucario
  • Mega Glalie

Which buddy Pokémon are suitable? For some Pokémon, you must first fulfill certain requirements to trigger an evolution. You need to have the Pokémon as your buddy.

The following Pokémon are suitable for the event to make progress on evolution requirements:

  • Rasaff to Epitaff
  • Galar Slowpoke to Galar Slowbro
  • Hisui Wooper to Myriador
  • Galar Numel to Oghnatoll
  • Caesurio to Gladimperio
  • Knarbon to Crimanzo

How do I proceed during the event? If your team is ready with strong counters, here’s how you should proceed on raid day:

  • visit a gym
  • defeat Mega-Metagross
  • spin the gym disc
  • head to the next gym

You will only receive a new, free raid pass if you have used the current one.

In addition to the raid day with Mega-Metagross, many more events, raids, spotlight hours, and game content await you in October. What they are and when they take place is summarized for you: all events in October 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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„Feels like cheating“ – User drives an electric car for the first time and draws a conclusion after 1,600 kilometers

A user reports that he has acquired an electric car. After the first 1,600 kilometers, he draws a conclusion. In many respects, he expresses great satisfaction with his new vehicle.

A user reports on Reddit that he has switched to an electric vehicle. Overall, he has now driven 1,000 miles, which is about 1,600 kilometers. This leads him to share a few “honest thoughts,” as he puts it, about his experiences.

This is what the user reports: He explains that the instant torque still makes him smile. He means that electric cars accelerate much faster without needing high RPMs. Gasoline engines require higher RPMs to achieve high torque and thus accelerate more quickly.

He also adds that he never thought how great it would be not to have to drive to the gas station constantly. It would feel almost like cheating:

I underestimated how much I would enjoy never having to drive to the gas station again. Charging [the car] at home feels like cheating.

One thing he is still torn about is the noise of the vehicle. Driving an electric car, he writes, is much quieter than with a gasoline car, but one is also much more aware of every other sound in the interior.

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User’s positive experiences align with others’ experiences

What do other users say? Other members of the community confirm their experiences:

  • Many appreciate the easy maintenance (e.g., only windshield wipers and tire changes) and low electricity costs.
  • The comfort of silent driving and the elimination of fossil fuels are often mentioned.
  • Some report positive long-term experiences with very high mileages without major issues.
  • However, some warn that the absence of engine noise can lead to unintentionally driving faster, requiring more attention to speed.

Features such as instant torque, the “home charging” experience, and the quiet vehicle cabin are characteristic of most battery electric vehicles. All traits that reflect typical
daily experiences of electric vehicle drivers.

A study examined how often drivers change their vehicles and purchase new ones: Owners of electric cars switch their models more frequently than those using gasoline vehicles. And the usage period varies considerably: According to a study, electric car drivers buy new cars 4 times as often as those with gasoline cars

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Guild Wars 2 announces changes for the raids, wanting to add more than a dozen in 2026, but most are not new

The developers of Guild Wars 2 have announced major changes to their raids for 2026, adding some that are not so new.

Where do the new raids come from? The developers of Guild Wars 2 spoke about the changes to the raids in the MMORPG in an announcement on guildwars2.com. They explain that in the future, strikes and raids will be merged into a single game mode.

The 15 Strike Missions from Guild Wars 2 will in the future be referred to as “Raid Encounters,” while the previous raids will be called “Raid Wings.” Additionally, two new “Raid Encounters” are set to be added with the update. However, it is not just the names that are changing; the game modes are also coming together further.

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Much more raiding

What are the developers planning? With the first major update for Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity in spring 2026, the developers are introducing a new system that will make it easier to join raids. Players will then be able to jump directly to bosses through a new menu.

By blending strikes and the previous raids, players will have access to many bosses from which they can easily choose to tackle with their group. The previously separate reward systems will also be combined to provide players with an even greater incentive to raid.

Additionally, it should become easier for beginners to gain their first experiences, even without a raid group. While raid groups are not mandatory in the MMORPG, they improve the experience and speed up the time it takes to find a raid. Beginners should be able to easily enter light raids through a player search with the new “Quickplay” feature and start playing right away.

Why the changes? The developers justify the changes with the lack of interest in strike missions. This disinterest is exacerbated by the splitting of the reward systems, as there are fewer reasons for professionals to check out the strikes from time to time. Strikes were originally intended as a quick version of raids and a good starting point for new players, but the data showed that they were played very little.

At the same time, the data revealed that players continue to struggle to get into raids and do not see strike missions as a stepping stone to raids. For the developers, this is enough reason to change the system and encourage new players to raid through the “Quickplay” mode.

With the update, the developers aim to attract more new players and showcase the strengths of Guild Wars 2. However, the exact date is still unknown; only the approximate indication of spring 2026 is provided by the developers. Those who want to start with Guild Wars 2 have a good opportunity right now: The best MMORPGs on Steam are currently on sale, only Amazon is not joining

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6 Warhammer games where you can save big money right now

The autumn sale on Steam is currently in full swing and Warhammer fans can look forward to big discounts. Which are particularly worth it, you can find out on MeinMMO.

What kind of list is this? We looked around on Steam and kept an eye out for games in the Warhammer universe – genre and setting don’t matter, as long as it’s Warhammer. All discounts listed below are valid until October 7, 2025.

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Warhammer:  Vermintide 2

The co-op slasher set in Warhammer Fantasy takes place during the End Times, the literal end of the world. A group of five heroes (played with a maximum of four) fights against endless hordes of Skaven and Norsca barbarians. With the “Winds of Magic” DLC, it also goes into battle against the Beastmen.

  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is currently 90% off on Steam, costing only €2.79. It’s truly a bargain. The game receives ongoing updates, has about 2,000 daily players on Steam (according to steamdb.info), and remains enjoyable even 7 years after release.

For €18.42, you can get the game bundled with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. The game had major issues at launch, but Darktide has significantly improved since and has even more active Steam players than Vermintide 2 (according to steamdb.info).

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Gameplay Trailer

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

In this Warhammer 40,000 game, you command the most technologically advanced troops of the Imperium, namely the Adeptus Mechanicus. Similar to the XCOM games, it’s all about turn-based tactics.

  • On Steam, you save 80% on the purchase of Warhammer 40,000 Mechanicus. The standard edition costs €5.79, and for an extra euro, you can get the Omnissiah edition, which includes some digital goodies.

A sequel to the game is also in development. It looked really exciting at gamescom 2025, according to MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus: I could only see one of the most interesting new games in Warhammer 40,000 because I was really lucky

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The release trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
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Priests in WoW get what they have long needed: more tentacles

What can a shadow priest never get enough of in World of Warcraft? Exactly, tentacles. There will soon be even more of them.

Those who know me and my articles a little know that I have quite a fondness for the Old Gods in World of Warcraft. I love the Lovecraftian look with many mouths, many eyes, and far too many tentacles. This also makes up a large part of the allure of a shadow priest for me: the thematic alignment with the Old Gods.

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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features

In “Midnight”, Blizzard wants to further sharpen the class fantasy of the individual specializations. This means for the shadow priest that they will focus even more on “madness” and “Old Gods” – which also means overhauling some abilities and improving visual effects.

New for shadow priests will be the “Tentacle Slam”. This replaces the previous “Shadow Crash” and is essentially the opener for area damage. All targets hit by the tentacle will be afflicted with the usual shadow priest DoTs.

One then summons a massive tentacle from the ground and delivers a powerful blow to the victim. Bonk.

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Tentacles never harm. Old Japanese wisdom.

Tentacles afflict enemies with DoTs, fitting for the Old Gods

Unlike before, the Tentacle Slam not only afflicts the enemies at the target point and around it with DoTs, but also all enemies between the player’s character and the target – clearly, the tentacle strikes from the priest’s position and squashes everything in between.

I know that I will probably use the tentacle in 90% of cases just to bonk people when they have made some ambiguous remark.

With the Tentacle Slam, Blizzard continues what they already started in The War Within. Not long ago, there was a small overhaul of the shadow priest. Mechanics like the “Idol of N’Zoth”, where you increasingly afflict enemies with stronger manifestations of madness, have already been introduced. I find it extremely good that Blizzard will continue down this path – and it will likely ensure in the future that my shadow priest remains my absolute favorite. Thanks to tentacles.

Even if the first glimpse into the alpha suggests a few questionable decisions, such as the removal of Void Torrent (which is why the whole Void Weaver tree is currently not functioning), the developers’ goals seem good. More tentacles are always good. Because you know, that I would immediately sacrifice all of you for a kiss from a tentacle monster.

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In a recent hit on Steam, you owe debt to the devil and play for your life

CloverPit is a new indie game that has struck on Steam, selling over 300,000 copies in less than 4 days. But what the hell is it all about? Our MeinMMO author Christos has tested the game.

The game discussed in this article centers around gambling as its main theme. If you are struggling or have struggled with gambling addiction, this game might not be the right fit for you.
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What is CloverPit? Developed by Panik Arcade, this is a roguelike with horror elements that may appeal especially to fans of Balatro or Bugshot Roulette. In CloverPit, you take on the role of a nameless player. You are trapped in a shabby room with a one-armed bandit and must survive.

The goal is to earn coins to pay off your debts to the devil, but he is not very patient. He sets deadlines for you, and if you can’t meet them, he tosses you into a pit and turns you into minced meat.

At first glance, the game seems solely focused on the one-armed bandit, and one might think it’s a gambling simulation, but you quickly realize that luck alone won’t get you far. CloverPit offers remarkable complexity that encourages you to outsmart the devil and defeat him by any means necessary.

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In CloverPit müsst ihr den Teufel überlisten und Schulden abbezahlen

Defeating the Devil is harder than it seems

What makes CloverPit shine? CloverPit is a strategic game, starting with your first deadline as you choose how long your rounds with your one-armed bandit should be. You can opt for a long but expensive round or a short and cheap one. This, in turn, influences whether you earn more or fewer coins and tickets.

Keyword: Tickets. With them, you can buy talismans, and that without buffs a total of 7 times. These items represent the builds in CloverPit, as their selection is crucial to maximize your coin earnings and increase your chances for patterns (symbol rows for higher coin wins). You can choose from a total of 160 talismans, each with different prices and effects, thus defining your playstyle.

In addition to the talismans, there’s the red phone on the wall that gives you buffs and debuffs after every deadline. With it, you can equip your talismans with additional effects or even increase the chances for certain symbols per pull. The possibilities to secure an advantage over the devil are almost limitless.

Finally, there are drawers, which you can only permanently unlock as a feature to store your talismans. They are an important part of advancing the story indirectly in CloverPit and essential when it comes to defeating the devil. So if you haven’t unlocked them all yet, you might consider your matches in the roguelike as warm-up rounds.

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Here you play for your life

In CloverPit, it’s less about naively manipulating the one-armed bandit and getting lost in it, and more about developing a strategy to defeat the devil. That is what captivated me: Which talismans and buffs harmonize perfectly to outsmart the machine and escape this dingy dungeon?

For my part, I’ve already invested over 10 hours into the game and have only managed to unlock one drawer so far. I’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg of what CloverPit has to offer. Additionally, each round is a fight for survival, reminding me of my beginnings with Dark Souls. Every defeat inspires you to find new ways to survive longer this time and finally see the end.

But don’t expect a story with cutscenes, because there are none. Instead, CloverPit thrives on its environmental storytelling, requiring you to piece together the story by unlocking further secrets yourself. I don’t mind that at all, as all Souls games, which are among my favorites, thrive on their indirect narratives, and CloverPit is no different.

If you’re looking for a game to challenge yourself with in between, you’ll find enjoyment with this indie game… unless you aren’t into the pixelated arcade graphics from the PS1 era.

Is the game available on mobile? Unfortunately not yet. Although many CloverPit games can be found in your app stores, they are scams. The developers have already reached out to the community and warned them about these fraudsters.

You can currently only play officially on Steam. More platforms may follow in the future, and if you look at Balatro, a mobile version of CloverPit would also be a good fit for casual play.

Another game on Steam has also taken off as an indie game and involves jumping wildly through the map to defeat as many monsters as possible. The developer even nearly missed a release: He chose the worst time for the release of his game, yet still reached 80,000 players on Steam

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The most successful movie on Netflix delights fans with strong songs, yet a particularly emotional song was cut out.

A movie on Netflix is more successful than all others: KPop Demon Hunters. The film offers some good songs that fans can listen to repeatedly even after the credits roll. Unfortunately, one song didn’t make it into the final film, which makes one singer particularly sad.

What kind of movie is it? KPop Demon Hunters was released on June 20, 2025, on Netflix and has since achieved incredible success. The animated film tells the story of a K-Pop girl group that battles demons. In a short time, it has become the most successful film on the platform and left other major blockbusters like Red Notice and Carry-On behind.

Currently, the film stands at Netflix with a whopping 325 million views, measured in the first 91 days after release. For comparison: Red Notice in second place achieved “only” 230 million views in the same period.

The success of KPop Demon Hunters is therefore enormous. One reason is certainly the songs, which are bound to create some earworms. The soundtrack was also successful independently of the actual film and reached number one on the German album charts with a single (via wikipedia.org).

For a film soundtrack, that is more than remarkable, especially considering that the very popular K-Pop group BTS only reached a maximum of sixth place in the same charts. Similar successes were also achieved in the US market.

As one singer from the film recently announced, however, not all songs made it into the final cut. Among them is one that is said to be particularly emotional.

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One song fell victim to the cutting room floor

Which song is it? The songwriter and singer Ejae provided the singing voice for the character Rumi in KPop Demon Hunters. She wrote several songs for the film herself. In an interview with Collider, she talked about a song that was very important to her but unfortunately was cut from the film.

It was about her character Rumi. The song would have been very personal and tells of her breakdown:

It was a powerful, ballad-like song; dark, yet powerful, with a hint of sadness. It was powerful, and that was something I like to sing. But who knows, maybe in the next (film, note from the editor)?

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That some elements like scenes or songs get cut from a film to streamline content or simply to fit the time is normal. It is still a shame for the fans of the character and the singer.

However, according to Hollywood Reporter, there are already talks between Netflix and Sony about a sequel, which is no surprise considering the film’s tremendous success. Perhaps the aforementioned song, as the singer has already hinted, will find its way into a potential second part.

Also, apart from the cut song, the fans of the film received a lot of strong songs. Are you among the numerous viewers who watched the film on Netflix? Feel free to let us know in the comments – perhaps you have a favorite song. At MeinMMO, we’ve asked ourselves the following question: KPop Demon Hunters: Which member of HUNTR/X is the strongest?

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Promising role-playing game for D&D for Steam and PS5 gets release date, could it be what fans have been waiting for for a long time

A promising crossover with Dungeons & Dragons will soon celebrate its release. It has a lot to offer that the community has been waiting for some time.

Which game is it about? Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked is an upcoming tactical and turn-based virtual tabletop game from Resolution Games that combines the Demeo RPG system with the setting of D&D. Demeo was the first title in this style and has achieved a rating of 88% positive votes on Steam and a score of 80 out of 100 points on Metacritic (as of October 2, 2025, 7:00 PM).

The setting is the Forgotten Realms, including areas around the city of Neverwinter. The game offers turn-based combat, cooperative game modes for up to four players, and the ability to experience solo or team-based pen-and-paper-like adventures without needing a game master, using it like a virtual “table.”

The game finally has a release date and will be available on November 20, 2025, on Steam, PS5, and for VR systems PS VR2, SteamVR, and Quest. If you want to give it a try, you have the opportunity during the Steam Next Fests from October 13 – 20 as part of a demo.

Through the crossover, fans of Dungeons & Dragons may finally get a tool that provides what they have long desired.

Here you can see the trailer for the crossover between Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons:

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The gameplay trailer for Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked showcases the world of the virtual TTRPG

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons as an alternative to Project Sigil?

What have fans been waiting for? Already at the release of the first trailer for “Battlemarked,” positive feedback circulated in the community. Many fans of the tabletop RPG praise the visuals and style of the game and look forward to exploring popular and well-known areas from Dungeons & Dragons in this form together with friends and to “roll some dice virtually in the evenings.”

A fan even sees it as a potential alternative to the virtual tabletop from DnD Beyond’s “Project Sigil”. The project has been in development since August 2022, with the first alpha tests conducted since September 2024, and in March 2025, around 90% of the staff were laid off (see Polygon.com), which is why many fans are looking for alternatives.

Under the gameplay trailer for the crossover of Demeo and D&D on YouTube, user carryaushongkong writes about Battlemarked: “Well, they have actually laid the groundwork for what Project Sigil failed to accomplish. I wonder if they could go further and introduce 5e. Then you’d have the biggest thing the DnD community has been longing for <3”.

Whether the new game can meet these expectations remains to be seen. In the meantime, you can also sweeten the waiting time with other games, as Battlemarked is by no means the only game that takes you into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Especially if you don’t have anyone for analog sessions, we have here 10 games for you that you shouldn’t miss: 10 games for fans of Dungeons & Dragons who have no one to play with

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The price increase of the Game Pass annoys the players, but GameStop could be the solution for some.

Microsoft has announced a price increase for the Xbox Game Pass. This has caused anger among the player base and led to numerous cancellations. However, one company wants to stick to the old price.

What does the change look like? On October 1, 2025, Microsoft announced that the Xbox Game Pass is going to be more expensive effective immediately. The price increase affects all subscription models – you can find a detailed overview in a dedicated article on MeinMMO.

Currently, many players from the community are upset about the change and have caused a wave of cancellations of the service in the past few hours. The influx was so strong that the website where the Game Pass can be canceled was overloaded for a while (via thegamer.com)

In the midst of the discussion about whether the price increase is justified, another company has now spoken out: GameStop.

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Hollow Knight Silksong – Xbox Game Pass Reveal Trailer

GameStop to the rescue?

What does GameStop say? The American company, which has been in the video game trade for 25 years, reacted to the situation in a post on x.com. It states:

We will continue to sell Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $19.99/month in-store and online.

The aforementioned Ultimate Pass now costs $29.99 (26.99 €) instead of the previous $19.99 (17.99 €). This is a price increase of 9 €, which is quite a lot. GameStop thus offers players the option to purchase the Ultimate Game Pass at the old price. This offer is available both in-store and online.

Other retailers such as Amazon are also still offering the product at the old price but have not yet commented on whether it will remain that way.

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What does the community think? On Reddit, the news is already being discussed by players. User Soggy-Wave3743 suspects that GameStop acquired a stock of Game Passes for 17.99 € in the past and is now slowly depleting it. This would allow them to stick to the old price, which particularly applies to physical cards – as the amount is printed on them. Once the stock is exhausted, the price may change in the future, the user writes.

Under the original post on x.com, the news is mostly received positively.

  • “I never thought I would see the day when I would root for GameStop,” writes CraigStillborn.
  • “Damn GOATS, now I have a reason to come,” says Sevi.
  • “GameStop’s new slogan should be: ‘More power to the player,'” says nmayfield28.

That GameStop is offering a lower price in this matter seems to surprise some users. In the past, the company has been criticized for reselling used games at high prices.

With this action, GameStop has regained some favor with certain players. Now it remains to be seen how long the company will stick to its current pricing policy. And whether Microsoft will respond to the numerous cancellations from subscribers. One of the most anticipated titles of 2025 will launch directly in Game Pass at the beginning of September – meanwhile, the servers on Steam crashed: Hollow Knight: Silksong celebrates release, but Steam’s servers are down

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shows just in time for the beta launch what your PC needs to be able to do and it is not as bad as expected

The beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is about to start. Accordingly, the system requirements have also been published – and they should please players without a high-end PC.

Why can players without the latest hardware be happy? In a blog post, the developers of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shared the system requirements for the beta. It quickly becomes clear that neither the minimum requirements nor the recommended components expect the latest hardware.

Especially regarding graphics card and CPU, players who do not necessarily count themselves among the owners of a high-end PC can breathe a sigh of relief. This is particularly surprising compared to the relatively high demands of Battlefield 6.

What you can expect if you want to participate in the closed beta from October 2 to October 5, 2025, or the open beta from October 5 to October 10, 2025, you can find out here.

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

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta – These are the system requirements

If you want to participate in the beta, you only need to meet the following requirements:

Minimum requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • VRAM: min. 3 GB
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 470, Intel Arc A580
  • Storage Space: 60 GB available storage space

Recommended requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K, AMD Ryzen 7 1600X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • VRAM: Min. 8 GB
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 6600-XT, Intel Arc B580
  • Storage Space: 60 GB available storage space

Additionally, you need the following in both cases:

  • SSD
  • TPM 2.0
  • Secure Boot enabled

Especially TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot have already frustrated players in the beta of Battlefield 6. Because enabling these features can prove to be quite complicated. To prevent this from happening to you, you can find a short guide on how to approach it here: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Enable Secure Boot

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Live ticker for the Closed Beta

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 starts this evening with its Closed Beta. We will accompany the launch and the entire beta period with our ticker and provide you with the most important information regarding issues and guides in an overview.

What beta dates should I know? There are two dates for those who want to play the beta of Black Ops 7, and these will be active at the following times:

  • Closed Beta (Pre-order customers and fans with keys from CoD: Next)
    • Start: October 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
    • End: Seamlessly transitions into the Open Beta
  • Open Beta (for every fan, even without pre-order)
    • Start: October 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
    • End: October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM

In the beta, fans will have the opportunity to test the multiplayer as well as the Zombie mode. Fans already caught a glimpse of the new features at CoD: Next, but with the beta, they will now be able to decide whether a purchase is viable for them or not.

For this reason, we will be live with our ticker and provide you with the most important information about the beta that you shouldn’t miss.

Live ticker for the Closed Beta of CoD Black Ops 7

Thursday, 10/02/2025

4:00 PM

Welcome to our live ticker for the Closed Beta of Black Ops 7. By now, you should have started your download, as the beta requires over 48 GB and depending on your download speed, it may take several hours. However, you still have until 7 PM to download the file.

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

That was all the important information regarding the start of the Closed Beta for Black Ops 7. There is still a good amount of time until the full release, and if you want to know what to expect at the launch of the new CoD installment, feel free to check out our release overview. We provide you with the most important information about Black Ops 7: CoD Black Ops 7: All information about the release, beta, and the price

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Diablo 4: Summon and defeat Urivar – Here’s how it’s done

How to summon Urivar in Diablo 4, where to find the boss and what loot he drops, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

This is how you summon Urivar: To summon Urivar, you no longer need any special materials since Season 8. You can simply enter his dungeon and summon him at the altar. Go to the “Fields of Judgment” east of your hideout in Nahantu at a torment level. When you interact with the altar, the boss fight begins.

Once you have defeated Urivar, a chest spawns which you can open with 12 “Masks of the Judge” to get the loot. You obtain these, among other sources, from chests in the Whispering Tree and from world bosses.

What level is Urivar? With Season 6, Blizzard abolished the often criticized world levels and integrated a new difficulty system. The monster levels now depend on the level you are playing at and are no longer displayed. Thus, the level of Urivar depends on your difficulty level, as does that of the enemies you will encounter in the “Fields of Judgment”.

You will find Urivar in Nahantu – the area from the first expansion “Vessel of Hatred”:

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Trailer for Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred provides insight into the story of the expansion

Defeating Urivar: Tips for the fight

How do I prepare? First, you need a powerful build to have any chance against the tough boss. A list of the best builds in the endgame of Diablo 4 can be found in the Tier List for Season 10. The more damage you deal, the less time Urivar has to attack you.

Since Urivar uses fire attacks among other things, you should also ensure that your resistances are at 70%. If that is not the case, stock up on potions to increase the value.

What should I watch out for? Initially, Urivar will attack you directly, later he will spawn spears and knights that help him in fighting you. The spears strike the ground – so pay attention to the circles that indicate the spots, and evade.

After that, Urivar will slow you down and throw swords directly at your position. Later, Urivar will raise his sword high and slam it down into the ground, covering the ground with flames that cause enormous damage. Position yourself so that you can evade quickly.

Once Urivar loses about a third of his hit points, he summons a circle of knights. Use AoE abilities if possible to take out the enemies. Also, keep moving so the knights don’t overwhelm you.

Urivar: Loot Drops

What loot does Urivar drop? With Urivar, you have a chance at various uniques:

  • All classes: Frostbrand, Gauntlets of the Pain Weaver
  • Barbarians: Ring of the Gluttonous, Twin Strikes, Exterminator, 100,000 Steps, Hooves of the Mountain God
  • Wizards: Strike of the Stormhorn, Greeting of Glass, Iceheartbreak, Sidhe Chains, Tal Rasha’s Shimmering Circlet
  • Druids: Gathlen’s Birthright, Storm Companion, Earthbreaker, Sinister Half Moon, Greatstaff of the Matriarch, Wicked Backbreaker
  • Hunters: Wind Might, Bindings of the Ichor Rose, Hakan’s Message, Thief’s Kiss, Eyes in the Dark, Death Mask of Nirmitruq
  • Necromancers: The Annihilator, Even Cutter, Breastplate of the Blood Crafter, Lifeless Scream, Proclamation of the Pendant
  • Spiritborn: Ring of the Midnight Sun, Hyacinth Wrap, Sustainable War Cudgel, Madness of the Dead God, Balazan’s Maxtlatl, Hesha e Kesungi

You can summon all bosses starting from Torment Level 1 to farm specific uniques. To experience a greater challenge, you can unlock higher Torment levels in the Pit. The number of materials you need for the bosses does not change. You can see which bosses there are in Diablo 4, where to find them, and what uniques they drop in our overview: Diablo 4 Boss Loot Table: List of all bosses and their drops in Season 10

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