EA FC 26: Best talents with the greatest potential in career mode

Here you will find the best talents in the EA FC 26 career mode. We show you players with potential for all positions: whether goalkeeper, defender, midfielder or forward.

What talents does this list show for EA FC 26? In this list, you will find the talents with the greatest potential. You will find talents for every position:

  • Goalkeeper (GK)
  • Center Back (CB)
  • Full Back (LB, RB)
  • Midfield (CM, CAM, DM)
  • Winger (LW, RW)
  • Forward (FW)

All talents are no older than 23 years and still have enormous development potential.

What does potential mean in EA FC 26? The potential in FC 26 indicates how much a player can develop. For example, a player with a current rating of 85 could have a potential of 93. Through good performances and intensive training, you can gradually improve this player to that maximum rating.

However, potential is dynamic and not fixed. It can change positively or negatively through your actions.

Why do I need talents in FC 26? Many young talents can be acquired for a cheaper price than established stars. You can sign them, train them, and shape them into world-class players for your club – or sell them at such a profit that your club is in a better financial position.

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FC 26: The 25 Talents with the Highest Potential

What kind of list is this? Here we present to you the greatest talents of EA FC 26 with the highest potential. Since they are still quite young, they still have plenty of room to develop. Over the years, they can become the best players in career mode.

If you are looking for cheaper talents, then we have put together 10 talents under 10 million for you below.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Lamine Yamal178995RW147 million
Jude Bellingham229094CAM, CM174.5 million
Florian Wirtz228993CAM, FW, CM150.5 million
Pedri228993CM, DM, CAM149.5 million
Jamal Musiala228892CAM, LW, CM, FW133.5 million
Endrick187791FW, RW24.5 million
Désiré Doué208591RW, LW, CM83.5 million
João Neves208590CM, DM79.5 million
Cole Palmer238790CAM, RW, FW109 million
Eduardo Camavinga228390CM, DM, LB73.5 million
Bukayo Saka238890RW, RM118.5 million
Dean Huijsen208289CB56 million
Kenan Yıldız207989CAM, LW, RW, CM38.5 million
Nico Paz207989CAM, CM38.5 million
Jorrel Hato197889LB, CB29 million
Arda Güler208189RW, CAM, RW56.5 million
Gavi208389CM, CAM56 million
Álex Baena238489LW, FW, LW63.5 million
Nico Williams228689LW, RW, LW94.5 million
Piero Hincapié238389CB, LB, LW52 million
Willian Pacho238689CB83 million
Moisés Caicedo238789DM, CM93 million
Nuno Mendes238689LB, LW86 million
Estêvão187889RW, CAM, FW29.5 million
Rodrigo Mora187889CAM, LW, CM, FW17.5 million

Cheap Talents in EA FC 26 with High Potential

These are the selection criteria: Here we present to you 10 players who are not too expensive and do not exceed a market value of 10 million. These can particularly help you at the beginning of your career when the budget is still a bit tighter.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Jorthy Mokio177089DM, CM, LB, CB3.8 million
Rio Ngumoha166888LW, FW3.3 million
Francesco Camarda176587FW2.3 million
Finn Jeltsch187287CB5 million
Luka Vušković187287CB5 million
Julien Duranville197287RW, LW, FW5.5 million
Pablo García186887RW, FW, LW3.1 million
Kees Smit197287CAM, CM, RW5.5 million
Maher Carrizo197286RW, CAM, FW5.5 million
João Costa207186RW, LW, LB, RB4.5 million

Best Talents for GK – Strong Goalkeepers with Potential

Here you will find the goalkeeper talents with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap goalkeeper talents, check out the article about GK talents in EA FC 26.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Lucas Chevalier238388GK44 million
Senne Lammens227887GK27.5 million
Anatoliy Trubin238087GK36 million
Guillaume Restes207886GK26.5 million
Konstantinos Tzolakis227986GK30.5 million
Maarten Vandevoordt237686GK14.5 million
Matthieu Epolo207385GK6.5 million
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro207184GK4 million
Dennis Seimen196684GK2 million
Mike Penders
197384GK5.5 million

Best Talents for CB – Strong Center Backs with Potential

Here you will find the center back talents with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap center back talents, check out the article about CB talents in EA FC 26.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Dean Huijsen208289CB56 million
Jorrel Hato197889CB, LB29 million
Piero Hincapié238389CB, LB, LW52 million
Willian Pacho238689CB83 million
Jorthy Mokio177089CB, LB, DM, CM3.8 million
Pau Cubarsí188288CB40.5 million
Castello Lukeba228088CB, LB44.5 million
Finn Jeltsch187287CB5 million
Murillo228387CB47.5 million
Luka Vušković187287CB5 million

Best Talents for LB, RB – Strong Full Backs with Potential

Here you will find the talents for LB, RB with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap full back talents, check out the article on the LB/RB talents in EA FC 26.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Eduardo Camavinga228390LB, CM, DM73.5 million
Jorrel Hato197889LB, CB29 million
Piero Hincapié238389LB, CB, LW52 million
Nuno Mendes238689LB, LW86 million
Jorthy Mokio177089LB, CB, DM, CM3.8 million
Givairo Read197588RB, RW13 million
Álvaro Carreras228088LB, LW45 million
Castello Lukeba228088LB, CB44.5 million
Myles Lewis-Skelly187887LB, CM28 million
Balde218387LB, LW49.5 million

Best Talents for CM, DM, CAM – Strong Midfield Talents with Potential

Here you will find the talents for CM, DM, CAM with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap winger talents, check out the article on the CM/DM/CAM talents in EA FC 26.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Jude Bellingham229094CAM, CM174.5 million
Florian Wirtz228993CAM, FW, CM150.5 million
Pedri228993CM, DM, CAM149.5 million
Jamal Musiala228892CAM, LW, CM, FW133.5 million
Désiré Doué208591CM, RW, FW, LW83.5 million
João Neves208590CM, DM79.5 million
Cole Palmer238790CAM, RW, FW109 million
Eduardo Camavinga228390CM, DM, LB73.5 million
Kenan Yıldız207989CAM, LW, RW, CM38.5 million
Nico Paz207989CAM, CM38.5 million

Best Talents for LW, RW, FW, LW – Strong Winger Talents with Potential

Here you will find the talents for LW, RW, FW with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap winger talents, check out the article on the LW/RW/FW talents in EA FC 26.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Lamine Yamal178995RW, FW147 million
Jamal Musiala228892LW, CAM, CM, FW133.5 million
Désiré Doué208591FW, LW, CM, RW83.5 million
Cole Palmer238790RW, CAM, FW109 million
Bukayo Saka238890RW, RM118.5 million
Kenan Yıldız207989LW, FW, CAM, CM38.5 million
Arda Güler208189RW, CAM, FW56.5 million
Alejandro Baena238489LW, FW, FW63.5 million
Nico Williams228689LW, RW, FW94.5 million
Piero Hincapié238389LW, LB, CB52 million

Best Talents for FW – Strong Forward Talents with Potential

Here you will find the talents for FW with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap forward talents, check out the article on the FW talents in EA FC 26.

PlayerAgeOverall RatingPotentialPositionMarket Value
Florian Wirtz228993FW, CAM, CM150.5 million
Jamal Musiala228892FW, CAM, LW, CM133.5 million
Endrick187791FW, RW24.5 million
Cole Palmer238790FW, CAM, RW109 million
Álex Baena238489FW, LW, LW63.5 million
Rodrigo Mora187689FW, LW, CAM, CM17.5 million
Franco Mastantuono177788FW, RW, CAM22 million
Benjamin Šeško228088FW47.5 million
Hugo Ekitiké238388FW, CAM55.5 million
Francesco Camarda176587FW2.3 million

What do you think about the top talents? Which ones will you get for your team? Let us know in the comments! If you are interested in what changes the brand new FC 26 brings, take a look here: EA FC 26: Pitch Notes show dozens of innovations – the most important changes at a glance

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Twitch streamer accidentally destroys his most valuable item in Path of Exile 2, warns: This could happen to you too

In Path of Exile 2 is crafting since update 0.3 an important part of the progression to reach the desired item that you need for your build. A streamer also wanted to improve his God Roll, but accidentally destroyed it irreparably.

What happened to the streamer? The Twitch streamer Raxxanterax, known for his distinctive blue hoodie, is famous for his videos and streams about the ARPGs of Path of Exile and Diablo. With the release of The Third Edict, the expert also ventured into Path of Exile 2, this time in SSF mode (No trade or multiplayer allowed – you are on your own).

By chance, he managed to find a focus for his witch that had 2 prefixes and 3 suffixes with tier 1. This item also had the effect that his skills related to minions gained +2 levels – so a real gem.

Now Raxxanterax wanted to remove the unwanted tier 2 prefix with the Omen of Carving and replace it with a new one. The Omen removes the modifier with the lowest level with the next chaos orb – thus the unwanted prefix. However, when using the chaos orb, the suffix of the minions was removed instead of the prefix, even though it was tier 1.

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A mistake that could have been avoided

What went wrong? Raxxanterax and his Twitch chat were astonished and wanted to find out where the mistake lay. They scoured the internet and then found out that they had misjudged the Omen.

The Omen of Carving, as its effect states, removes the modifier with the lowest level with the next chaos orb. Consequently, you would think of the tier levels, which are all visible in the game, but those are not meant.

Each prefix and suffix has an invisible level called iLevel, in addition to its tiers. This level indicates at what level the respective effect can appear in the mentioned tiers. The mana effect on tier 2 that Raxxanterax wanted to get rid of had an iLevel of 65, while his other effects were over 75, except for the effect of the minions – this was also at an iLevel of 65.

In the attempt to banish the mana effect from his focus, there was a 50% chance that it would also hit the suffix of the minions, which consequently happened.

How could the mistake have been avoided? Through third-party sites like PoE2Wiki and PoE2DB, one can learn how the respective items actually work, and Raxxanterax also learned about the actual function of the Omen.

The Twitch streamer asked his audience and the developers from GGG whether it was intended that one has to rely on external sites to find out. For him, the system was not optimal and since he is in SSF, there is also no chance to replace his item.

In general, it can be said: Before trying anything in crafting, make absolutely sure of what you are about to do – even more so in SSF, because if you mess up something once, there’s no going back. Path of Exile 2 is a ruthless game and as a beginner, you can make many mistakes. We show you which ones to avoid: 12 mistakes in Path of Exile 2 that you should avoid as a beginner

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Hades 2 Guide: The best Arcana for getting started

In Hades II, you can enhance Melinoë through Arkana. We will show you which Arkana are perfect for starting.

Hades II is, in contrast to its predecessor, significantly more complex. What may initially seem overwhelming quickly reveals a mix of interesting game systems that are beneficial to the genre. One of the most important systems is the Arkana – special powers that amplify Melinoë during the night.

To ensure that you get the most out of the Arkana right from the start, we will show you a strong build that is suitable for both the early hours and still works wonderfully in the endgame.

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Unlocking and Upgrading Arkana

What are Arkana? Arkana are tarot cards that hold special powers. Most of them grant passive bonuses that accompany you on your descent into the underworld or ascent to Olympus. At the start, you only have a few Arkana, but you unlock them gradually through the use of ash.

The number of Arkana you can have active simultaneously is determined by your current knowledge. You can increase your knowledge by spending psyche.

You can view both your current Arkana and your knowledge in the preparation area. Once you enter the area, simply go to the floating archway and select the “Meditate” function.

Hades II Arkana Archway
Here you can meditate and access your Arkana.

How do you obtain ash and psyche? Ash is needed to unlock new Arkana, and psyche increases your knowledge, meaning the maximum number of simultaneously active Arkana. You can buy both resources from the Wretched Trader at the Witch Camp as soon as you have unlocked the merchant. You can also find both resources during your adventures – they remain after a defeat.

How to unlock Arkana: There are a total of 25 Arkana. As soon as you unlock an Arkana using ash, the adjacent Arkana are also revealed, allowing you to purchase them afterward if you have the necessary resources (usually more ash).

Later on, you will also have the opportunity to further upgrade your Arkana and make them even more powerful, but this unlocking only happens after a few hours of gameplay.

The Best Arkana for Beginners

At the beginning, it is essential to get to know the various enemies, understand their abilities, and progress as far as possible to gather many resources. Therefore, we recommend starting with Arkana that make you more resilient and improve the selection of your gifts.

Since your knowledge is quite limited at the start, we recommend activating the Arkana in the order listed here and adding the next one as your knowledge grows or you can purchase the next Arkana.

  1. The Eccentric Son (1 Knowledge): Upon leaving each area, Melinoë restores 3 health points.
  2. The Huntress (2 Knowledge): Attack and specialty deal more damage when Melinoë has less than 100% magic.
  3. The Messenger (1 Knowledge): Banishing circles make Melinoë invulnerable for a short moment and increase her movement speed.
  4. The Crafty One (3 Knowledge): Once per night, Melinoë can turn a small reward into a large one.
  5. The Strength (4 Knowledge): If Melinoë has no Death Defiance, she takes 30% less damage and deals 20% more damage.
  6. The Excellence (5 Knowledge): Gifts have an increased chance of being legendary or at least rare.

If you have followed everything up to this point, three additional Arkana will automatically be activated (if you possess them). These three additional Arkana remain active as long as their conditions are met and have no activation costs. They are:

  • The Centaur (0 Knowledge): Every 5 areas, Melinoë receives 3 maximum health and 3 maximum magic. Condition: Activate one Arkana with costs of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • The Divinity (0 Knowledge): Gifts have an additional chance to be epic. Condition: Activate 5 Arkana in any other column or row.
  • The Queen (0 Knowledge): Gifts have an increased chance to contain a powerful duo gift. Condition: Activate no more than 2 Arkana with the same knowledge cost.

Your build of active Arkana should now look like this screenshot:

Hades II Beginner Arkana Phase 1
With this build, you have powerful gifts and a higher longevity at the same time.

With this build, you only need 16 knowledge, but you already have a large amount of strong effects that will help Melinoë during the nights.

Late-Game Build: These Arkana You Should Unlock Next

As you progress, you will unlock more knowledge, allowing you to activate even more Arkana additionally. If you want to keep the previously mentioned build, you need to ensure that you do not choose Arkana that conflict with the conditions of other Arkana (i.e., for Centaur, Divinity, and Queen). Therefore, we recommend continuing with the following Arkana:

  1. The Hidden Ones (5 Knowledge): Melinoë regenerates 6 magic every second.

By unlocking “The Hidden Ones”, the condition for the following Arkana is also activated, which is automatically active if you have already unlocked it:

  • The Moon Goddess (0 Knowledge): The moon spell charges automatically as if Melinoë consumed 1 magic every second. Condition: Activate any surrounding Arkana.

Next, you will proceed as follows to spend the last points:

  • The Persistence (2 Knowledge): Melinoë gains 20 maximum health and 20 maximum magic.
  • The Death (4 Knowledge): Melinoë starts with +1 Death Defiance (rebirth after death).
  • The Transformer (3 Knowledge): Melinoë can once per night turn a regional reward into another.

If you have recreated everything, your build should ultimately look like this screenshot:

Hades II Beginner Arkana Phase 2
This is what the final build looks like.

Don’t the Arkana contradict each other? Particularly attentive readers will notice that 2 of the Arkana seem to contradict each other at first glance. Because The Strength improves Melinoë only as long as she does not possess Death Defiance – but The Death grants exactly such a Death Defiance.

It is true that the effect of The Strength only becomes active when the last Death Defiance is used up – which usually happens in a boss battle. In that case, the additional strength after a rebirth is often helpful. Fundamentally, however, The Strength is in this build, as it ensures that many other free Arkana are also triggered, such as The Divinity or The Queen. That alone justifies activating The Strength.

Of course, you are free to experiment with other Arkana and create creative, interesting combos. For the first hours in Hades II, this build has proven to be very versatile and successful, allowing us to defeat the end bosses after just a few nights. And surely many more will follow, because Hades 2 is one of the best games of the year.

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Pokémon GO: All events in October 2025 – Dates in the list

In Pokémon GO October is approaching. What events can you expect? We summarize it for you.

What does October bring to Pokémon GO? October is traditionally associated with spooky ghost vibes in Pokémon GO, as Halloween is just around the corner.

Usually, this is accompanied by thematic events with changes to the map and numerous ghost spawns.

Whether this will be the case this time remains to be seen. In any case, at the end of the month, a two-part Halloween event is scheduled, which could bring corresponding content. And there are plenty more dates. We will show you which!

We mark all possible shiny Pokémon with an asterisk*.

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Exciting Events in October

The following events will start in October. If more information is available, you will find it under the corresponding link. If there is currently only the date, we will add more information as soon as it becomes known.

DateEvent
Until October 14EP Celebration
September 30 – October 7Steel Skyscrapers
October 4Raid Day with Mega-Metagross
October 10 – 16Harvest Festival 2025
October 16 – 20Event to Celebrate Pokémon Legends: Z-A
October 18Mega Raid Day
October 21 – 27Halloween Part 1
October 25 – 26GO Battle Weekend
October 27 – November 2Halloween Part 2

Dynamax in October

The following Dyna bosses will appear in October. Every Monday during the respective period from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Dyna Monday Hour takes place, during which the respective boss will take over all power sources in Pokémon GO.

DateDyna Boss
September 29 – October 5Tanhel*
October 6 – 12Rotomurf*
October 13 – 19Frubberl*
October 20 – 26Nebulak*
October 27 – November 2Fleknoil*

Spotlight Hours in October

The spotlight hour takes place every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The following Pokémon will appear everywhere and will always bring a bonus with them.

DatePokémon + Bonus
October 7Kastadur* + double evolution XP
October 14Lilminip + double catch stardust
October 21Nebulak* + double catch XP
October 28Fatalitee + double catch candy

Raid Hours in October

Raid hours take place every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Here you will meet the respective raid boss at almost all gyms.

DateRaid Boss
October 1Ur-Palkia*
October 8Deoxys (Normal Form)* and
Deoxys (Defense Form)*
October 15Deoxys (Attack Form)* and
Deoxys (Speed Form)*
October 22Genesect*,
Genesect (Water Module)* and
Genesect (Shock Module)*
October 29Giratina (Altered Form)*

What are the highlights in October? October has a lot to offer.

  • The Halloween event is not yet specifically known regarding content, but it is always one of the highlights in Pokémon GO.
  • Mega-Metagross is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO and truly a must-catch.
  • Fatalitee is a cool spotlight hour if you still need that Pokémon. Additionally, you can hope to catch its extremely rare special form, the Original Form.
  • During the harvest festival and the steel skyscraper event, new monsters will come into play that you can secure.

Overall, it will be an exciting month! Which Pokémon do you find most interesting? Tell us in the comments! And looking ahead to November is worthwhile, as one of the most exciting events of the year is coming: The Pokémon GO Nature Zone is returning. You can find all the info about the event here.

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New event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds brings raid feeling, fans celebrate the new “classes”: “I guess we’re back”

From September 29, 2025, you can play a special event quest in Monster Hunter Wilds that turns the mechanics of the game a bit upside down. Especially the two new “classes” associated with it are well received by fans.

What kind of quest is this? On September 29, 2025, TU3 will not only bring the third major update for Monster Hunter Wilds, but also a crossover with the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, which will shake up the game once again.

In the associated permanent event quest, you will face an iconic enemy from the MMORPG – Omega Planetes. This enemy is part of a popular raid series in Final Fantasy XIV and will confront players in Monster Hunter Wilds. With its distinctive move set and known attacks, it brings raid feeling to the otherwise classic hunts.

However, it is not only through new combat mechanics that fresh wind is brought, but hunters will also receive for the first time two playable “classes” from the MMORPG, whose streamlined abilities they can use in their battles – the Dark Knight and the Pictomancer. And especially these are well received by the fans.

Some first impressions of the battle can be gained from a video from Gamespot on YouTube or you can watch the trailer for TU3:

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Casting magic as a Pictomancer or tanking as a Dark Knight

How can you play the quest? To participate in the crossover event, you must have reached at least Hunter Rank 41 and completed the quest “What Lies Ahead”. You will encounter the quest in the main story and therefore cannot miss it.

Then you can unlock the additional special mission in the Ice Shard Cliffs and restart it via your menu after completion. The event quest will be permanently added to the game, so you can’t miss it.

How do the classes work in Monster Hunter Wilds? By completing the quest, you can obtain materials with which you can then craft armor and weapons. If you fully equip the sets, you will receive special actions in your inventory for both the Dark Knight and the Pictomancer, as was the case in the crossover with Street Fighter 6.

For the Dark Knight, you must craft the Bale Armor α set to use the iconic ability “Blackest Night,” which allows you to consume health to create a barrier around yourself. Additionally, you can craft the popular Greatsword “Shadowbringer” from the MMORPG and also utilize a special ability with it.

Similarly, the Pictomancer comes with several actions. This allows you to cast various spells as in the MMORPG to combine them with a powerful finishing spell.

The new “classes” for Monster Hunter Wilds are well received by fans: On Reddit, many users celebrate the magic influence of the Pictomancer and the armor of the Dark Knight (see Reddit). The new mechanics also excite the fans. Some are even specifically drawn back into the game because of this (see Reddit):

  • souljump writes via Reddit: “Well. I played for about 200 hours and then stopped. I guess we’re back.”
  • Educational_Can_6583 celebrates via Reddit: “Not a GS main, but I’ll do this as quickly as possible!”
  • angelXholika notes via Reddit: “Those who know the context of the Shadowbringer expansion will love this set even more.”

The opponent you will face is well-known among players of Final Fantasy XIV. MyMMO editor Sophia Weißt explains in her article what makes him so special and why you should be prepared for something: After 9 years in Final Fantasy XIV, I can tell you: If you come to MMORPG through Monster Hunter: Wilds, be prepared for something.

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“We hear you, we want things to get better” – Developers of Helldivers 2 respond to criticism from fans

The developers of Helldivers 2 have responded to the loud criticism from the fans. They clarify what the plan is and what they want to change now.

Why was there criticism? Recently, there were many updates for Helldivers 2 at once. Initially, players on Xbox could support the soldiers from over-Earth, then two new war bonds came with new weapons and equipment, and the new expansion “Into the Unjust” significantly changed the shooter. Even the queues returned to the game.

All the updates that came in a short time brought their own problems. Bugs, performance issues, and balancing spoiled the experience for players. Although the developers continually tried to counter the frustration of players with updates and hotfixes, their frustration could not be appeased.

Now the developers have released a message to the players titled “State of the Game” to explain themselves.

Here you can see the trailer for the new expansion “Into the Unjust”:

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Some problems can’t be fixed with duct tape

What do the developers explain? In their statement, which was simultaneously published on multiple platforms such as Discord and Reddit, the developers apologize for the poor communication.

Furthermore, they acknowledge the negative feedback from players and clarify that they read it and that it does not fall on deaf ears. The blame for the problems, the developers explain, clearly lies with them, and the latest updates did not turn out as hoped.

To make the game better in the future, the developers announce three things they want to work on.

How will it get better? First, a major patch is coming in October that aims to fix many of the problems that have recently arisen or have existed for a long time in the game. This will include fixing audio bugs, balance changes, the issue with landing on caves, and crashes.

Secondly, the developers address the technical issues: Here they want to create an entirely new development plan, which will help them to solve the difficult problems. However, this will not be completed in 60 days.

Third, the developers announce their intention to improve communication. There should be a post under the motto “State of the Game” repeatedly, and the developers also plan to release a roadmap that will indicate which issues will be fixed when.

They conclude their first post in the new format on Reddit with a message to the players: “We hear you, we want things to get better, we take this very seriously, we will continue to work on it and keep you updated.”

Helldivers 2 thrives on its strong community, which continues to support the game even after more than a year. Missteps such as severe bugs and underdeveloped updates have occurred repeatedly. The fact that the developers are now listening to the fans is a good sign for them. Just as one bug was fixed, it should not happen again in the future: Developers of Helldivers 2 fix a bug that tyrannized one player per round – now it affects all players

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Son-Gohan’s first fight in Dragon Ball is a nod to the brutal origins of the anime

It’s ironic that Son-Gohan’s first fight shows how brutal Dragon Ball was even back then. The anime was never intended for children.

What kind of scene is this? Son-Gohan has his first real fight against a dinosaur in Dragon Ball Z, where he receives no further help and emerges victorious. He is chased by a dinosaur but then turns the tables.

The young half-Saiyan pushes off from a rock, draws his sword, and cuts off the dinosaur’s tail. Afterwards, he creates a campfire with a Ki attack and cooks the meat on it. You can watch the chase on DBZSM’s YouTube channel.

What’s so special about this: His mother Chi-Chi was introduced in Dragon Ball with a similar scene. In the direct comparison, it becomes clear how brutal the origins of Dragon Ball were.

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Dragon Ball is not a children’s series

What was different back then? In a video by YouTube user The 90’s, it shows how Chi-Chi first appeared in the anime. She was also chased by a dinosaur but brutally slaughtered it.

With her razor-sharp boomerang on her helmet, she decapitated the dino. The torso, from which a fountain of blood flowed, was then vaporized by an energy beam. The scene appears much more violent than that of her son. However, it establishes a nice connection to Son-Gohan’s first fight.

Was Dragon Ball always so brutal? Although Dragon Ball Z appears significantly more brutal with scenes like Krillin’s death and Nappa’s massacre than Dragon Ball, the beginnings of the anime were also not intended for children. This is evident in several scenes:

  • Tao Baibai kills General Blue by drilling a hole in the opponent’s head with his tongue
  • In the fight between Demon King Piccolo and Son-Goku, there were several pierced bodies
  • In the fight between Son-Goku and Piccolo Jr., both combatants break bones, pierce each other and crush entire body parts

Is Dragon Ball suitable for children? Although the series contained such violent scenes, many users on Reddit believe that the series is still okay for children. They think this because the violence seems too cartoonish and does not come across as serious for children.

In contrast, the FSK believes that the anime should only be released for ages 12 and older, as seen on the DVD box. There are other series that look like they were made for children, but are actually extremely brutal. One example is this series: A brutal highlight among the animes looks like it’s meant for toddlers

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A 17-Year-Old Invented a Revolutionary New PC Monitor for Gaming and Office: What Do Initial Testers Say?

Blue light from monitors is considered a problem for our eyes. For this reason, a 17-year-old invented a monitor in 2023 that should protect the eyes. Since mid-2025, model 2.0 has been available on the market. But how good is this revolutionary monitor really?

What kind of monitor is this? The Eazeye monitor was introduced in 2023 as a particularly eye-friendly monitor by 17-year-old developer Louis Huang and relied on reflective LCD technology instead of conventional backlighting. The idea behind it was primarily to reduce harmful blue light.

To achieve this, the teenager installed a reflective panel behind the display that captures light around the screen. This way, the color and brightness of the display could automatically adjust to the surroundings, such as your room.

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Good monitor for office and outdoors, only partially suitable for gaming

How well does the monitor perform? Most reviews on YouTube highlight the significantly lower eye strain compared to classic LCDs, especially during prolonged use. Thus, the monitor achieves its goal of being gentler on the human eye overall.

Additionally, testers explain that the reflective design allows for a paper-like viewing experience, especially in daylight or direct sunlight. Outside, the monitor is clearly superior to all classic LCDs; indoors, the advantages are less pronounced, unless the lighting is optimal.

It is also important that the monitor works very well in everyday use and with office tasks. However, for professional work with colors or gaming, the monitor can quickly fall short.

Are there also disadvantages? Yes, it is criticized among other things for its limited usability in poor lighting and the sometimes visible gradient in the image (“clouding” in uneven lighting): color gradients in the display can appear unsightly and no longer create a smooth image. This is particularly annoying when colors need to be accurately represented. This is explained by a user in an extensive report on Reddit.com.

The MSRP of 999 USD is also considered too high: some reviewers believe that the model would be more attractive as a “budget option” under 750 USD. In euros, the model currently costs 867.95 EUR. For the 1st model, 520.95 euros are due.

Anyone looking to buy a new monitor must keep several things in mind before ultimately spending a lot of money on the wrong model. The most important features and what to pay attention to when buying a monitor can be found directly with us on MeinMMO: The 8 most important features to consider when buying a gaming monitor

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5 tips I wish I had known before playing Hades II

To get started in Hades II, we have 5 tips for you that will make it easier to dive right in. We wish we had known this earlier!

Hades II celebrates its release after a long time in Early Access. We have already spent many dozens of hours in Hades II and experienced a large part of the game – therefore, we are also sure that Hades II is one of the major games of 2025. However, Hades II does not explain everything and leaves many details out that you can only find out through experimentation.

That’s why we have here 5 tips for you that we wish we had known before playing Hades II, as they make the experience much more enjoyable.

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1. Enemies are stunned as long as you attack them, except …

In Hades II, there is basically a constant “panic” state, as your health points are limited and the enemies are numerous. Every hit can cause (sometimes irreversible) damage and ensure that the run ends prematurely.

Being calm is much better than panicking – especially when you know one thing: The vast majority of enemies are stunned as long as you attack them. This means: If you overwhelm a single enemy or a small group with attacks, they cannot retaliate during this time. Because each hit from Melinoë resets the enemy’s attack animation and stuns them for a brief moment.

But caution, there are some exceptions: The respective bosses of a level (such as Hecate or Scylla) continue to attack while you are hitting them.

The same applies to all enemies that have armor, which means a yellow health bar that protects their normal health points. As long as enemies have armor, they can attack you unhindered and even cross your ban circles without being significantly delayed.

2. Synergy is better than epic rewards

When you receive gifts from the gods, especially epic gifts stand out clearly. Through countless games, we are trained: “Epic” or “Purple” means “extremely good” and is always to be preferred.

This is not necessarily the case in Hades II. It is true that an epic gift, in isolation, fundamentally has a higher value than a normal or rare one – but the gifts do not exist in a vacuum.

When choosing a gift, you should always pay attention to which gifts and effects you already have active in this run.

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Even common gifts can be extremely powerful.

A small example: You get a gift from Zeus and have the choice whether to add a powerful, epic lightning strike for 160 damage to your ban circle or a normal gift that adds a mini-chain lightning for 10 damage to all your attacks.

If you have previously increased your attack speed or are using a weapon that makes many small hits in a short time, then the chain lightning can be much more powerful than the epic alternative.

Synergy is more important than rarity, even if epic purple is tempting.

3. Focus on resources is important

Especially at the beginning, the great appeal of Hades II (and all roguelike games) is that you want to progress as far as possible. But that should not be the focus at the beginning. At first, it is much more efficient to concentrate on gathering resources.

Bones, ash, psyche, and nectar are particularly important at the beginning to provide you with permanent upgrades. By using ash and psyche, you can expand your Arcana collection, which are permanent buffs that are active in every run.

Nectar, in turn, is needed to give gifts to other characters. You should do this at least once for every character, as in exchange they will give you a lucky charm that also improves your abilities or grants special bonuses.

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A visit to the merchant is always worth it. But especially at the beginning.

Bones serve as “all-rounders” because you can exchange them for other resources at a merchant you unlock early on – including psyche and ash.

So if you have the choice between a new blessing or some resources at the beginning, prefer the resources, as it pays off in the long run.

4. Daedalus Hammer is more important than (almost) anything else

Even though resources are important, there is one upgrade that you should choose almost every single time: the Daedalus Hammer. This golden hammer offers you the choice between 3 options that can drastically modify your weapon.

In most cases, the effects of a Daedalus Hammer are so strong that it can outweigh 2 or 3 gifts from other gods. Some upgrades can increase your attacks by up to 300% or increase the attack speed so drastically that you deal more than double the damage in the same time.

Hades II Daedalus Hammer

Whenever you see a Daedalus Hammer as a potential reward: Take it. You won’t regret it.

Of course, an exception would be if you are completely satisfied with your build and do not want any modification to your weapon attacks. Generally, however, the Daedalus Hammer is an upgrade that offers you many “gain faster” improvements.

Another exception could be when you have to choose between the Daedalus Hammer and Charon’s shop. Since Charon always offers you 3 items (with some blessings even more), a visit to Charon can be more valuable here than the hammer.

5. The Book of Shadows is “smart”

A final tip that has nothing to do with combat or resources but will still save you time. The Book of Shadows is your collection of important information. Whether it’s about the gods of Olympus, the servants of the Underworld, enemies, or resources – in the Book of Shadows, you see everything that matters.

However, it can sometimes be annoying to find what you’re actually looking for in the Book of Shadows. If you want to see how popular you are with the High Witch Hecate, you have to click through several pages to find the entry.

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A single key press is all it takes.

But the Book of Shadows is “intelligent”. When you open it (on PC: C key) while standing in front of a character or object, it automatically opens the correct page related to that character or object. This way, you can quickly see whether it would be worth giving a character another nectar or other gift.

Do you have any other tips and tricks that one should know before starting Hades II? What mistakes did you make at the beginning that you would avoid on a second playthrough? Are you focusing on resources at the beginning or do you want to progress as far as possible?
If you are not yet sure whether Hades II is for you – take a look at what we think of the game.

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“Look, Mom, this is me” – actor proudly shows on TikTok that he is now an action hero in a PS5 game

The Returnal developers showcased gameplay from their new game Saros at the State of Play yesterday. One person is particularly excited: the actor of the main character.

What game is it? It is the game Saros. Sony provided a gameplay glimpse yesterday, on September 24, 2025, during their State of Play. The game was developed by Housemarque, who are also responsible for the game Returnal, and it will be released on March 20, 2026.

The PS5 exclusive game follows the main character Arjun Devraj, who is a Soltari Enforcer and is on a quest to find a loved one.

Similar to Returnal, death in this game does not mean the end, but a new, individual chance. The world changes after each demise, but at the same time, Arjun Devraj’s equipment can be upgraded.

You can watch the gameplay trailer for Saros here:

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“This is so surreal”

Who is the actor? In a short TikTok, the actor Rahul Kohli shares his excitement about his role in the game. He portrays the main character Arjun Devraj with body and voice.

His positive excitement is palpable in the video. The British actor points to the television behind him, on which he has the PS5 store page for Saros open. He says, “Look! This is so surreal! This is wild. Look, Mom, that’s me!”

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Rahul Kohli has previously only appeared in film or television productions, but not in a video game. For example, he starred in the Netflix series Midnight Mass and the film The Life of Chuck.

It’s no wonder he is so excited about his role as an action hero that players can control themselves.

That a fixed role in a video game is not always positive is proven by the case of MindsEye. MindsEye was a flop, and the actor Alex Hernandez, who played the lead role, received some of the criticism from players. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: An actor becomes the face of a game on Steam, now he worries about his future

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October will be the major highlight in an otherwise very weak MMORPG year 2025

While the new releases for the MMORPG genre are disappointing, some of the established online role-playing games are preparing for the hottest month of the year 2025.

What can we expect in October? Let’s quickly go through the key dates for the upcoming MMORPG month:

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All Important Information about the MMORPG Highlights in October

What do I need to know about WoW Legion Remix? The next remix version of World of Warcraft deals with one of the best expansions of all time: Legion from 2016. Included: Great new features like the Order Halls with their class quests and the stylish artifact weapons.

As was the case with Mists of Pandaria Remix, you can expect a version with significantly increased character progression, a partly adjusted player experience, and numerous rewards for your collections as well as the soon starting housing feature.

Why should I look forward to the new event from ESO? Large server-wide events can become some of the biggest highlights in the history of an MMORPG. Just think of the opening of Ahn’Qiraj from Vanilla WoW. The upcoming world event in Tamriel is expected to leave a similar impression and bring the community closer together.

In the course of the event, you will work together with all players on your server over several phases to break down the insurmountable wall on the island of Midsummer.

By completing the event, the events that initiate the finale of the current season will be set in motion. The developers are intentionally focusing on competition between the servers: Who reaches the goal first?

What does the new season of New World bring? Fans of New World are in for perhaps the most exciting season since the Aeternum reboot. Nighthaven brings the eponymous area, a new story quest line, a fresh catacombs mode, another Outpost Storm map, and a 10-player raid.

In addition, the season overhauls the previous endgame of New World in terms of systems, progress, gear, and rewards. This addresses several criticisms from the community.

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While several online role-playing games have already been released this year, they have almost universally disappointed. You can find all the details here: 9 new MMORPGs have been released in 2025 – the ranking of shame reveals which game disappointed the most

What are the highlights of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity? With the new expansion of Guild Wars 2, new elite specializations for all classes, powerful abilities for the Skimmer mount, and 2 fresh areas full of content, challenges, and rewards (such as legendary weapons) will come.

With the expansion, the housing introduced in Janthir Wilds will be further expanded. MeinMMO editor Jasmin was already able to see this from the developers: The new housing in Guild Wars 2 lets you chill on the beach of Tyria, but one thing other MMOs still do better

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The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance shows the gameplay of the Wind Knight

What can I expect in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance? The rebirth of the actually discontinued anime MMORPG Blue Protocol from Bandai Namco returns with the subtitle “Star Resonance”, and with major adjustments.

You can expect a theme park MMORPG that primarily wants to score points with fast dungeons, powerful world bosses, and a nice community system with housing and guilds. MeinMMO author Cedric was already able to extensively play in the beta and, despite some weaknesses, had a lot of fun: After 50 hours in the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, I found the strengths, even though it can be annoying on paper

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Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to seduce all living beings, but this is exactly what stands in the way of a couple’s co-op game

Many players choose to play through Baldur’s Gate 3 in coop with colleagues, friends, or partners. When a player suggests this to his wife, she doesn’t seem thrilled at all.

What does the player report? The player brebrecx shares a screenshot of the chat history between him and his wife on Reddit. He suggests that they should play Baldur’s Gate 3 together.

In the screenshot, he explains that his wife is also a gamer, but usually plays Stardew Valley or puzzle games. She doesn’t know much about Baldur’s Gate 3. Just one thing. And that one thing crushes the player’s hope.

“What? Isn’t that that creepy game where you can do it with elves?” is the response the player receives from his wife to his question.

She’s not entirely wrong, as you can indeed seduce elves in Baldur’s Gate 3, but it doesn’t stop with this race. However, the argument doesn’t seem to sway the player’s wife, quite the opposite.

Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of the game, where you can do it with elves:

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“I don’t think this is going to work out”

How does the community react to the wife’s response? While many other players sympathize with the man, the comment with the most upvotes reflects what players are really confused about: “Funny, when I first heard [about the game], it was because of the bear” – (Afraid_Wave_1156 on Reddit).

CrimsonNight5621 also writes: “I believe that a large part of the game’s popularity is due to the Halsin scene, which was featured on every single gaming news website” (Source: Reddit).

In fact, a scene from a livestream by Larian featuring the druid Halsin in bear form managed to attract even previously uninterested players to Baldur’s Gate 3, as well as the player’s wife. Since the elf Astarion was also involved in the scene, she wasn’t entirely wrong – interestingly, she found the elf to be strange, or in her words, “creepy.”

How this scene came about, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

How does the player “make things worse”? In another screenshot that brebrecx adds to his original post on Reddit, he tries to make a better case. Because Baldur’s Gate 3 offers even more than “just” elves:

“You don’t necessarily have to sleep with an elf. You can also sleep with a bear, a green lizard girl, a devil, a human, an octopus man or no one at all. You can just be friends with everyone.”

But his wife still doesn’t seem convinced. Under the screenshot, the player has to admit that the joint coop “probably won’t happen” (Source: Reddit).

The scene with Astarion and Halsin as a bear in Baldur’s Gate 3 generated so much attention that it has already become a meme within the community – and to such an extent that the scene has now become the target of all speedrunners and there is now a world record for achieving the “bear love scene”: In Baldur’s Gate 3, players are competing to see who can initiate suggestive “bear love” the fastest

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If you’re not careful, you might get the wrong monster after a raid in Pokémon GO – Here’s how to avoid the mistake

Trainers are currently reporting a bizarre bug in Pokémon GO that can cause legendary monsters to elude you. However, a solution to the problem seems to be known.

There are various ways to obtain monsters in Pokémon GO. Some of the strongest can be encountered regularly in raids, where you can challenge, defeat, and, ideally, catch them.

However, there seems to be a bug in Pokémon GO when catching the monster after a raid, causing you to receive the wrong monster. But this, according to trainers in the community, seems to be quite easily avoidable.

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Fighting Dialga, Receiving Wyrdeer

What is the problem? As reported by a trainer on Reddit, he used a remote raid to fight a Dialga. However, after the successful battle against the monster, the expected Dialga did not appear on the catching screen, but rather a Wyrdeer.

Since he organized the raid via Reddit, he subsequently asked the other raid participants if they too received a Wyrdeer instead of Dialga. They were also able to confirm that the error had occurred for them.

In another post on Reddit, another trainer reports exactly this issue.

How does the problem occur? In both posts, it is reported that the respective raids started very late. One raid seems to have had a remaining time of about 2 minutes, while the other had only 40 seconds left.

It can thus be assumed that the problem occurs when you start the battle just before the end of a raid and the monster disappears from the raid while you are still fighting.

How can I avoid the problem? If you want to avoid the error and receive the Pokémon you defeated after a raid, there seems to be a simple solution. Ensure that you have enough time before the raid ends when starting the raid.

Keep in mind that you can spend up to 120 seconds in the raid lobby if not all trainers press the ready button. Additionally, you need to account for the time needed for the battle itself. Planning a certain buffer in case the fight takes longer or if some seconds are lost due to communication with the servers would also be beneficial.

For example, if you want to complete a 5-star raid, you should plan for at least 7 minutes (120 seconds lobby plus 300 seconds battle) along with an appropriate buffer. If the timer is already lower, it would be advisable to refrain from the raid at that moment to avoid the error.

When will the problem be fixed? Currently, there is no exact information from Niantic about when the bug will be fixed.

Have you experienced the problem yourself? Feel free to share your experiences on the topic in the comments. As the current month slowly comes to an end, there are still some contents waiting for you in the last days: all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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A side quest in Borderlands 4 ruins your trophy run if you choose a legendary instead of a romantic photo

Borderlands 4 had a successful but bumpy launch, mainly due to its performance and some bugs. One of these bugs is so bad that it can ruin your entire trophy run if you’re not careful.

Which trophy is affected? It is the secret trophy “Everything Must Go”, which you can obtain through the side quest “Everything off the Rack”. The quest sends you on a journey to find various machines from Zane, all of which are connected to a puzzle. You must either sell or buy weapons in specific sequences.

At the end, there is a chance to grab a secret item that you must then deliver to Zane – a romantic photo of Zane and Levaine. The problem is that the quest is bugged and so tricky that you can miss the trophy despite being cautious. We will show you how to prevent this.

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A free Legendary or a romantic photo

How can I prevent the bug? Out of caution, you should create a backup of your save game, as the quest cannot be repeated.

Towards the end of the quest, you will reach a hidden cave with the vault hunters to one of the last machines. As usual, Zane has turned it into a death machine that you must destroy. Once the machine is broken, you can now purchase a Legendary for $1, but this is where you need to be careful. Do NOT interact with the machine.

Do not buy a weapon and instead go to the position where the machine stood – you will find a wooden board with a final riddle. You must have seen the riddle in order to input it; otherwise, the input may not work.

Now interact with the riddle and sell 3 green weapons, then subsequently buy the Legendary of your choice. The entry is now successful, and the robot should spit out the photo. There is a bug where the robot still does not spit out the photo. In that case, end your session, go to the menu, and log back in – the photo should now be on the ground.

Apart from the bug, you can also mess up the trophy by immediately acquiring a Legendary. Another mistake, as in my case, would be if you open the machine and close the shop window without making a purchase. This immediately ends the quest, and you lose the Legendary and the photo.

I hope I could spare you from a nasty error, so you are not, like me, doomed to start a new character. You could also, if you messed up the quest, finish it in co-op with a friend. However, your friend must still have the quest active – the progress should also count for you upon completion.

Apart from that, weapons in Borderlands 4 are the be-all and end-all of a vault hunter. I have looked at all the Legendaries for you and summarized the best specimens in a list. So if you want to expand your arsenal, these guns must not be missed: The 5 best legendary weapons for every Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4

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An ARPG keeps crashing Diablo 4 on Steam, now it wants to conquer the PS5 with the new expansion

The ARPG Last Epoch manages to attract many fans every time a new season starts. Now the developers also want to conquer the PS5.

What kind of game is this? Even though there is a competition between Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 for the throne of the ARPG genre, Last Epoch also plays a role time and again. The Jungle Season “Beneath Ancient Skies” attracted 80,000 players in August 2025, while Path of Exile 2, its predecessor, and Diablo 4 only reached about 12,000 players combined.

Content-wise, Last Epoch offers 5 classes each with 3 specializations and countless skills. Players will not miss out on an extensive skill tree in the ARPG. The crafting system is definitely better than in Path of Exile 2, allowing SOLO players to get good items without trading.

With up to 4 players in a group, adventures can be experienced not just alone, and soon this should also be possible on PS5.

Here you can watch the trailer for the PS5 release:

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PS5 Release and Major Expansion

What do the developers have planned? The developers of Last Epoch have announced the release of a PS5 version of their ARPG. While a specific date is not yet known, the game should be playable on the console when the next expansion is released.

Whether there will be crossplay is still unknown. However, it is clear that the developers will release the PS5 version directly with the new expansion Orobyss, and players on the console will not have to miss out on the latest update.

What do the developers want to change with Orobyss? While the developers will reveal the exact details of the update at a later date, in a post on playstation.com they do mention 3 points that the first expansion of the game will definitely include:

  • New challenges to defeat
  • New ways to enhance and create your character builds
  • More loot and new items

It can be expected that the new expansion will also bring a new season, and players can accordingly expect new endgame mechanics and new maps.

Even though Last Epoch is probably the smallest competitor in the three-way race for the ARPG throne, the developers continually show that they should not be written off. To secure the future, the developers have also decided on a rather unpopular move: Publisher is now collaborating with competitors of Diablo 4, which were funded by fans, but now they are worried

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Two drivers wanted to prove how great Tesla’s autopilot works, but the ride ends after only 100 kilometers

Two YouTubers wanted to drive completely autonomously across the USA with a Tesla. But the journey ended after just 100 kilometers. This was because the assistance system ran over an obstacle in the road.

What did the YouTubers do? Elon Musk explained back in 2016 that it would be possible to drive completely autonomously across the USA with a Tesla starting in 2017. The driver assistance system FSD (which stands for Full Self Driving) has been available since 2016, but has regularly caused problems.

The YouTuber and influencer Justin Demaree and his companion Josh West wanted to try exactly that now. With a livestream, they aimed to show how they could drive from San Diego on the Pacific to Jacksonville on the Atlantic. However, the two did not get far. An accident after 100 kilometers ended their journey.

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Accident with object on the road after 100 kilometers

The two influencers were on the road when one of them spotted an object on the street. While they were still discussing the object, the vehicle crashed into it, which later turned out to be a piece of debris.

The accident actually turned out lightly for the two people in the vehicle. However, the vehicle itself was so severely damaged that the drive was over after just 100 kilometers. A stabilizer bar broke off the Tesla, and other parts of the suspension were damaged, the influencers explained in a follow-up video on YouTube.

Of the approximately 3,900 kilometers that were originally supposed to be driven, they managed to cover only 100 kilometers.

Basically, the case shows that autonomous driving is still not completely reliable. This is why it is not yet permitted in many countries: Currently, FSD (Full Self-Driving) is allowed under supervision in the USA, Canada, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, and New Zealand, but it is not yet allowed in Europe.

A regulatory agency has several ongoing investigations against Tesla. This involved the driver assistance system FSD, which caused the accident for the two YouTubers. However, recently Elon Musk has cut positions in the agency. But there is criticism of the cuts from senior Tesla employees: They fear that Tesla’s plans for autonomous driving will be set back: Elon Musk fired the experts for autonomous vehicles: They were the same people who were supposed to regulate Tesla’s cars.

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The Empire from Star Wars replaced its clone army with stormtroopers for good reason

The clone army is crucial in the movies of Star Wars to ensure the downfall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. But why do the clones disappear over time and are replaced by stormtroopers?

The armor of the stormtroopers is one of the iconic images from Star Wars. Yet the clones from the prequels have also achieved well-deserved fame. This raises the question: What happened to the clones after Episode 3, and why does the Emperor henceforth only use stormtroopers?

To answer this question, we first need to highlight the significant difference between the two armies: As the name suggests, clones are exact, artificial copies of each other. This makes them very reliable and loyal. They were commissioned by a Jedi who does not appear in the movies themselves.

Stormtroopers, on the other hand, are much more ambiguous. They consist in part of volunteers who are recruited from all over the galaxy. They are predominantly human, making them, at first glance, much more prone to errors than clones.

Nevertheless, there are some good reasons for the Emperor to replace his nearly perfect army.

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Practical Considerations

What are the reasons? Setting aside aesthetic aspects – because yes, both armors look damn cool – there are several advantages that the stormtroopers have over the clones.

The first: Stormtroopers are much cheaper. Creating the clone army was already expensive. Exactly how expensive is not explained in Star Wars. Continuously creating new clones would ultimately cost the Empire a lot of credits. Additionally, they age faster than normal humans, which means quicker resupply would be necessary. Relying on human soldiers is much cheaper.

Recruitment itself is also simpler, as many soldiers volunteer for service. Those who are skeptical of the Empire and its ideology can be convinced to join Palpatine through manipulative tactics and indoctrination. The clones were created with the values of the Republic, which could make them susceptible to rebellious tendencies.

Another advantage: When stormtroopers are deployed in areas they already know after training, they have one more edge over the clones. In combat, they can tactically apply the knowledge they’ve amassed over decades.

Another reason is important for Palpatine: A key moment in the Emperor’s takeover is Order 66. This emergency order instructs the clones to kill all Jedi immediately as they have betrayed the Republic. Palpatine shamelessly exploits this and thus manages to almost annihilate all Jedi. Only a few survived, including a Jedi who appears in Episode 1.

However, there are still 149 other emergency orders, one of which is Order 65. This states that the clones are to remove the Supreme Chancellor from office, if necessary with violence. This also includes the possibility that the clones kill the Chancellor, for instance, if he misuses his power. Although Palpatine is technically no longer Chancellor but Emperor after Episode 3, it cannot be ruled out that Order 65 may still have been triggered in some way.

The clones would then have acted against their supreme leader and attempted to kill him. While it’s questionable whether an army would stand a chance against the overpowering Sith Lord, Palpatine likely does not want to take that risk.

Anyone more interested in this topic should give the series Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Bad Batch a chance, as this very question is also addressed there. While many Jedi met their end with Order 66, one woman managed to survive this tragic event: One Jedi has just demonstrated the foolproof method for surviving Order 66 that no one else has used in Star Wars.

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2 villains from One Piece prove with a surprising action that they have something like morality as well

In One Piece, Straw Hat Pirate Luffy must stand up against his enemies. However, 2 of his opponents proved through an action that they are actually good people – just with their own value systems.

What happened? In chapter 1161 of the One Piece manga, the incident at God Valley is shown. An epic battle ensues, featuring numerous notorious pirates, Marine soldiers, and members of the World Government.

During the fights, Pirate Captain Rocks D. Xebec faces a mutiny. Many of his crew members turn against him, which was already foreseeable.

However, 3 well-known faces stand against the mutiny and band together to defeat the traitors. They are Whitebeard, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin, who later becomes known as Big Mom. Whitebeard’s involvement is not surprising, as he later becomes a pirate with a sense of justice.

Only Kaido and Big Mom’s actions are surprising. After all, they are counted among the villains that Luffy had to face on his path to becoming the Pirate King. Their actions prove that they do feel something like loyalty – and that they are not such bad people who became Pirate Emperors.

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Kaido and Big Mom have their own value systems

Why do they have something like morality? The goals of the two pirates are actually noble: Big Mom wants to create a utopia on Totto Land where all races can live together in peace without discrimination. 

Kaido also has a commendable goal. He is assembling his own crew to overthrow the World Government and change the world. Therefore, the two pirates have goals that are worth supporting.

Why are they considered evil? However, their methods are anything but just, which is why they are regarded as villains in One Piece:

  • Kaido is extremely brutal and feeds the SMILE fruits to the people of Wano Kuni. This can lead to more members for his pirate crew. However, he is also willing to accept that some transformations may fail, resulting in people with perpetual smiles. 
  • Big Mom is extremely temperamental and often destroys her own land in her rage. Anyone who cheats the pirate lady or declines her invitation to tea parties either dies or loses a loved one, which speaks to her selfishness.

Thus, there is a reason why they deserve to be beaten by Luffy. However, the event at God Valley shows that there is a good core within both villains.

If it had been up to the original plans of Eiichiro Oda, Kaido would have a particularly strong member in his crew. However, the mangaka of One Piece decided to make him a stand-alone villain: One Piece: The character names reveal that two of the greatest villains were originally supposed to work together

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The makers of one of the most beautiful MMOs reveal when their new RPG is coming, fan celebrates: “A mix of RDR2, Black Desert and Dragon’s Dogma is exactly my kind of game”

Crimson Desert is the new RPG from the creators of the popular MMORPG Black Desert. The story trailer now also reveals the exact release date. Fans celebrate the look and hope for the next big title.

When does Crimson Desert come out? After the release of Crimson Desert was postponed from late 2025 to early 2026, a new story trailer now announces the intended release date. Accordingly, the new RPG from Pearl Abyss is set to release on March 19, 2026.

What else does the trailer show? In addition to the release date at the end, the trailer also provides a deeper insight into the game’s story and shows according to the statement direct in-game and gameplay footage captured with the PS5 Pro.

And this seems to resonate well with players, as the trailer makes them eager for more and hopeful that this could be the next big title that they have been waiting for.

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Crimson Desert reveals the release date in the new trailer

“That’s what I need”

What does the community say about the trailer? Both under the trailer on YouTube and in a thread on Reddit, players exchange their impressions and hopes. The trailer is generally well received, and particularly the look and atmosphere of the game seem to strike a chord with many.

However, it is also criticized that the narrator of the trailer does not yet provide a real impression of the story, and that it is rather generic storytelling. Other users have concerns about the game’s performance and therefore hope that Crimson Desert is optimized at launch.

User Strange_Music compares his impressions via Reddit with games that have also excited him in the past: “I hope so much that this game turns out well. A mix of RDR2 [Red Dead Redemption 2], Black Desert, and Dragon’s Dogma is exactly my type of game.” saucysagnus agrees: “That’s what I need”.

User @danielwoltanski1413 shares in the comments on YouTube his opinion that Crimson Desert could also contain the next big hit: “If this game is well optimized and fulfills the promises of all trailers, it could become one of the best open-world action games of the decade.”

Whether Crimson Desert can meet expectations will likely be revealed in March 2026. However, many players already missed an aspect in the last trailer that is also not addressed this time, which could play a significant role in the game’s success: Crimson Desert shows new gameplay, reminiscent of Kingdom Come: Deliverance with the combat system of Black Desert, but something is still missing

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A trainer completes one of the hardest collections in Pokémon GO, which many players can only dream of

A trainer in Pokémon GO has completed an impressive collection. And this is neither his first nor his last of this kind.

In Pokémon GO, there are various goals that a trainer can pursue. While some focus on the battle aspect and strive for ever stronger monsters and teams in raids or the battle league, other players concentrate on the collecting aspect.

So does a trainer who shared pictures of his impressive collection on Reddit. And this is already the second time.

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The perfect Pokédex!

What kind of collection has the trainer completed? The trainer has taken it upon himself to create a complete Living Dex with shiny lucky Pokémon from the Johto region. Living Dex means that he owns all specimens from the Johto region, including all evolutions.

He has, for example, not only a Typhlosion, the final form of the evolutionary line, in his collection, but also a Cyndaquil, a Quilava, and a Typhlosion.

All his monsters are not only shiny but also lucky Pokémon. To obtain lucky Pokémon, you need to be very lucky during a trade. There are also 35 guaranteed lucky trades if you trade Pokémon caught in 2019 or earlier. Additionally, you can receive a lucky Pokémon if you are lucky friends with a trainer.

Completing the entire collection takes quite some time and dedication.

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Which monsters are missing from the collection? As the trainer states in his post, he possesses Celebi as a shiny, but not as a lucky Pokémon in the collection. This is because Celebi is a mythical creature. These cannot be traded in Pokémon GO. Thus, there is also no way to obtain the creature as a lucky Pokémon.

How many Shundos are in the collection? As the trainer reports, he has not a single Shundo Pokémon in the entire Johto collection. A Shundo is a creature that is both shiny and has the maximum IVs of 15 Attack, 15 Defense, and 15 HP.

What is the trainer doing now? Next, the trainer wants to upgrade all Pokémon from his Johto Dex to best buddy. However, he states that he believes it will take some more time and that he will not finish this before the end of the year.

And also the next Pokédex in this form is already on his agenda: he wants to tackle the Hoenn Dex, the Pokédex of the 3rd generation, next. This would then be the 3rd Pokédex in this form, as he has previously completed the Kanto Pokédex in this manner, as can be seen in another post on Reddit.

With great strides, the current month is approaching its end. Yet, in the last days, various contents such as events, raids, or spotlight hours await you. If you want to know which ones they are, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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