6 options if your PC does not meet the requirements for Windows 11

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes


The support for Windows 10 ends on October 14. Here are the options if your PC does not meet the requirements for Windows 11.

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On October 14, official support for Windows 10 will end. After that, it is only conditionally recommended to use the old operating system. MeinMMO presents various options if your computer no longer supports the update to Windows 11. Because several options are available to you. What consequences the end of Windows 10 has for you can also be read on MeinMMO.

If your PC does not meet the requirements for Windows 11:

Continue using Windows 10 offline

If you do not need online features (e.g., for controlling old machines, as a media player), you can continue to use Windows 10 in offline mode without internet after the support ends. The operation is as typical and free of charge, but there is still a residual risk due to old software or external media (such as USB sticks).

Paid Security Updates (Extended Security Updates, ESU)

For users whose device is not compatible with Windows 11, Microsoft will offer paid security updates starting October 2025. These so-called ESUs extend the provision of critical updates by up to three years, with annual costs of $61 for private users. Euro prices are not yet available, but are likely to be similarly high.

With ESUs, you as a private user will continue to receive security updates until October 13, 2025. However, there will be no new features or general bug fixes. Therefore, this is not a permanent solution.

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Replace outdated or incompatible hardware

Microsoft has significantly increased the minimum requirements for installation. Therefore, you must meet certain requirements for an update to Windows 11. The system requirements for Windows 11 can be found explained on MeinMMO.

Especially older processors are affected. However, if you want to change a processor, you may also need to change the motherboard and memory, especially with a socket change. Depending on the age of the graphics card, building a new one or a complete new purchase may be more worthwhile in terms of effort.

Buy a new PC with Windows 11

Buying a new PC is especially worthwhile if your hardware is truly hopelessly outdated and you are considering getting a new PC anyway. The advantage is that you have direct access to new hardware, and Windows 11 is already pre-installed in most cases. This typically saves you a lot of time.

However, the acquisition costs of a new computer should not be underestimated, and for many gaming-capable systems, you quickly pay more than 1,000 euros. In the office sector, you can travel a bit cheaper, and often a mini-PC is already sufficient.

Another thing to keep in mind: If you get a new PC, you need to transfer your data from your old computer: either by transferring a backup to your new system or by installing your old SSD or hard drive in the new system.

Install a different operating system

If you do not want to buy new hardware or replace incompatible parts and still want to stay connected to the internet, switching to a different operating system may also be worthwhile. Linux systems, such as Ubuntu, are available for free and can be installed on almost any computer.

However, the effort for a switch is comparatively high:

  • You cannot simply transfer your data from one operating system to another; instead, you have to copy or move the data yourself.
  • Some software is also not available on Linux. Here, you will need to look for alternatives.
  • Additionally, you first have to get used to the look and structure of the new system. Therefore, you need to factor in learning time.

However, some Linux systems (derivatives) like Xubuntu or Mint use a similar user interface to Windows, making the transition relatively easy. Gaming is not usually a problem anymore on Linux thanks to Steam.

Install Windows 11 on old hardware with a trick

In principle, there is the possibility that you can install Windows 11 on a system for which it is not officially intended. This has the advantage that you do not have to buy new hardware or switch operating systems. Therefore, there are no costs.

However, there are some restrictions to note: Microsoft no longer provides functional updates for devices that bypass the system requirements. Also, you should keep in mind that outdated hardware can lead to problems in everyday use, although it doesn’t have to.

What you will receive are the monthly security updates (“Patchday updates”), even if the hardware does not meet all the requirements.

However, new Windows versions (so-called “feature updates”) must be manually installed on unsupported hardware, as Microsoft has disabled the update automation.
However, this is relatively easy to do via an ISO file from Microsoft.

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Windows 11 is the current operating system from Microsoft and is now running on many computers. However, some users are still hesitant about whether they should really upgrade from Windows 10 or an even older system to Windows 11. MeinMMO explains the advantages and disadvantages of an upgrade and lists reasons for and against an upgrade: 6 reasons why you should upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and 4 reasons against it

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In a new game on Steam, your teammates can be really annoying, but the developers of Skate have taken precautions

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

If someone finds a particularly cool spot for a line in Skate, they want to perfect it as undisturbed as possible. Players on Steam are now starting to annoy others by exploiting a good feature.

How do they annoy fellow players? In Skate, you don’t ride alone through the game world, but share it with many other skaters. This not only leads to long waiting times during peak hours but also brings the first annoying players who want to take the fun away from others.

A feature in Skate allows players to place their own ramps, grind rails, and objects anywhere in the game world. The idea is good: players should be able to modify their own skateparks and build perfect lines.

But the first trolls have discovered this feature. They place benches or small grind rails in front of popular ramps in the game. Any player who then tries to skate the ramp falls. While the trolls rob others of their fun, there is a simple way to make the obstacles disappear.

You can see what the trolls look like here on Reddit:

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Make obstacles disappear

How to make the obstacles disappear? To make the players’ obstacles vanish into thin air, the developers have made provisions. Not only can individual players be blocked and their structures hidden, but general settings for quick builds can also be adjusted.

Players can set who’s quick builds they want to see and feel. For this, they open the general menu, go to the “Social and Spectate” button, and then to settings. The very first option controls the quick builds of other players.

This way, quick builds from all players, only from friends and group members, or even only their own quick builds can be displayed.

How do players react to the trolls? Although the new Skate has only been available for a short time, trolls are not a rare occurrence. As seen in the video above, there are always people who take the fun away from others.

This also annoys players on Reddit who cannot understand how players can spend 2 or 3 hours of their lives taking fun away from others. On the other hand, players greatly appreciate the option to disable foreign builds and therefore do not understand why not everyone simply turns it on and continues skating instead of being upset about the problem.

A player reports on Reddit that trolls are banned for such actions. He himself had several players banned during the alpha test by reporting their activities and would not feel bad about it.

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The developers have already given every player the means to defend themselves against trolls, even if they somewhat hid the settings for it. That an innovative feature can also be abused is, however, nothing new: The biggest troll in the history of WoW has eliminated 35 characters and 10,000 hours of gameplay

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Papaplatte wants to found a German hardcore guild in WoW, invites HandofBlood, but he says: “That will be a wrecking crew”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The streamer group “OnlyFangs” has strongly promoted World of Warcraft on Twitch throughout the duration of the project. The German Twitch streamer Papaplatte now wants to do the same and is planning a project for 2026.

What kind of project is this? The American streamer guild “OnlyFangs” dominated Twitch for weeks with their project. They played World of Warcraft in hardcore mode together in a guild. Anyone whose character died lost it accordingly and was out for the time being.

What made the project so interesting were not only the difficult challenges that could end in the death of one’s own character at any moment, but also the personal stories and dramas that unfolded during the project.

Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller has exactly that in mind for the German Twitch scene now. He is planning a German-speaking version of the WoW Hardcore Guild for 2026 and has already approached the first players. Among others, HandofBlood is supposed to be involved, who has already stated what will happen.

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“I will be damned if I subordinate myself to a chaotic crew”

How does HandofBlood react to the invitation? In a clip from a stream by HandofBlood, you can see the streamer’s reaction on YouTube. He seems little enthusiastic about the invitation. While he acknowledges that the Americans’ project went well on Twitch, he already sees problems with the German copy.

A major problem is the participants. According to HandofBlood, they would never manage to raid the “Zul’Gurub” raid in WoW Hardcore. He expresses it very clearly: “That’s just so Delulu again.” He further refers to the streamers’ team in the description of the clip with the words: “That’s going to be a wrecking crew in WoW Hardcore.”

Therefore, the streamer clearly sets demands to Papaplatte. HandofBlood wants to participate only if he can be both raid leader and guild master.

I will be damned if I play WoW Hardcore with these monkeys and subordinate myself to some chaotic crew. Especially with Metshi [Metashi12] in the lineup.

HandofBlood via YouTube

What other problems does HandofBlood see? The Twitch streamer also has a problem with the format that Papaplatte is proposing. The WoW event is supposed to take place in February. However, this is also the currently estimated time when the “The Burning Crusade” add-on for World of Warcraft Classic is set to launch.

HandofBlood considers the timing to be unwise. He says: “Probably the bro doesn’t even know that the entire WoW Classic community will give a damn about Hardcore, but everyone will be playing TBC.”

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Even though HandofBlood has been highly critical of the project for months before the start, the guild of German streamers in WoW could become a great success. Joint long-term projects, especially those sprinkled with role-playing aspects like in the model “OnlyFangs,” can develop a great dynamic.

However, whether the project will actually happen and who will ultimately participate alongside Papaplatte, HandofBlood, and Metashi12 is still unknown. The German streamers should also realize what their predecessors failed at: A Hardcore guild that made WoW great again on Twitch is coming to an end

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WoW: A comic shows why dungeon groups are toxic and the solution is simple

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Toxic behavior and friendly silliness go hand in hand in World of Warcraft. It could be so easy.

Depending on who you ask, World of Warcraft can offer very different experiences. For some, it is the most social game in the world, where people work together towards goals and overcome challenges. For others, joining a dungeon group feels like diving into a toxic cesspool, where everyone is at each other’s throats.

Both sides are probably right, and a comic illustrates in a simple yet striking way why that is the case.

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What kind of comic is it? The webcomic series “Dark Legacy Comics” (“DLC”) has been around for many years. It parodies events in World of Warcraft, showcasing not only funny sides but also issues within the community with a wink. The latest comic, number 963, presents an experience we all probably know:

A pre-made group of 4 friends takes an unknown player into a dungeon. The “Random” fails, is defeated and is attacked by everyone. Phrases like “What an idiot” or “Let’s kick him” are thrown around. Afterwards, most are annoyed because the dungeon run is ruined. The game feels more like “work” with randoms, and one hopes to form a group without random players soon.

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Exactly like that it goes – and the scene repeats itself. When a guild member or friend experiences the exact same situation and makes the same mistakes, the mood is usually much more pleasant. Although some insults are exchanged, those are just the normal teasing among friends – even though the outcome, that is, the failure of the dungeon, is identical.

Friends have more leeway in WoW

The comic seems to resonate with some, also holding a mirror up to them. Because what one forgives friends and laughs about in the guild circle often leads to frustration and toxic behavior in random groups.

It would help if we allow randoms to make a few mistakes and give them the same leeway that friends and guild members would enjoy. That’s difficult – but it can be aimed for.

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Cortyn says: Honestly, the comic was a little “I am in the picture and I don’t like it” moment because I found myself in it. I too catch myself getting extremely annoyed when a “Random” makes a mistake that costs us the successful completion of the dungeon.

In the exact same situation, however, I tend to be much more relaxed when it happens to the Click-To-Move panda from my guild. This can hardly be avoided, as one cannot disregard the emotional and social bonds to friends and guildmates.

However, I also don’t tend to insult or attack others in the group chat, but just mumble quietly to myself (or at most to other people in Discord).

There is probably no simple solution to this seemingly simple problem, other than “Just be more relaxed with randoms” – but that’s easier said than done. And it only takes one person who is negatively inclined to ruin the experience for everyone else. A little more kindness helps so that even newcomers realize: WoW is not as toxic as many say.

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The 5 best legendary weapons for every Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 5 minutes

In Borderlands 4 there are many legendary weapons, but not all belong to the “Best” club. Therefore, we show you the 5 must-have Legendaries for your collection and explain where to find them and why they are so good.

What kind of weapons are these? These are powerful weapons that you can equip and wield with any class without having to worry about whether they fit your build. They are all-rounders, versatile, and let their talents speak for themselves.

Therefore, we present to you 5 legendary specimens with locations and function descriptions that you should definitely secure. At the end of our list, you’ll also find a small bonus list of Legendaries in the form of shields and rep kits.

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Rainbow Vomit

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Rainbow Vomit

Location: Complete the side quest “Mole’s Gambit” and defeat the boss “Mole Willem”. You can also farm the boss with Moxxi’s machine.

What is special about the weapon? The unique feature of the Rainbow Vomit is its perk, allowing it to fire three different elements simultaneously. This makes the weapon particularly strong in the endgame and higher difficulty levels as a shotgun.

The resistances of your enemies then increase and become more powerful. Therefore, it’s important to bring the right elements to the fight. Since the roll of your elements is based on luck, you’ll need a lot of patience to get multiple specimens with different status effects – but the grind is definitely worth it.

Wombo Combo

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Wombo Combo

Location: Complete the drilling site “Saw Grip” in the wasteland of Carcadia. Defeat the three flying bosses. Each boss has a chance to drop the weapon. You can also farm the trio.

What is special about the weapon? The Wombo Combo is a rapid-firing assault rifle from Vladof, and as if that wasn’t strong enough, the rifle has the unique feature of firing rockets instead of bullets.

When you hit targets with the weapon, you create direct and area damage, which is especially helpful against enemy masses, but also against enemies that have been crystallized with Eridium. The weapon has a high rate of fire and a solid magazine, allowing you to get through longer battles comfortably.

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Borderlands 4: All Guides, Tips and Lists Overview

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

Here you will find all the guides for the loot shooter Borderlands 4 from MeinMMO at a glance. Whether tutorials, tips for beginners, builds, or lists – you will find everything you need here.

In this article, you will find all our guides, lists, and information we have on Borderlands 4 at MeinMMO presented in a compact overview. So if you are looking for something specific, you have come to the right place.

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Buy and Upgrade Heirlooms in WoW – Here’s How to Get to Level 70

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 6 minutes

Heirlooms make your path to the maximum level in World of Warcraft easier. The items are extremely useful as they scale with your level and even provide bonuses. MeinMMO explains how to obtain heirlooms, upgrade them to level 70, and use them effectively.

This guide was reviewed and structurally adjusted on January 29, 2025.

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Heirlooms are items in WoW that primarily make the leveling phase easier for your alternate characters (twinks or alts). There are heirlooms for every class and specialization.

Since leveling has been completely revamped with Shadowlands, heirlooms have also received new effects. MeinMMO tells you where to get them and how to make the most of the new heirlooms.

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Level Faster in WoW: Heirlooms for Strong Bonuses

Heirlooms can accompany your twinks from level 1 all the way to level 70. However, you need to invest quite a bit into the armor pieces and weapons first – because you have to upgrade them so that they level up alongside you.

These are the set bonuses:

  • 2 pieces: Rest will be consumed 30% slower.
  • 3 pieces: Increases regeneration in the outside world, in regular dungeons, and battlegrounds when you are not in combat.
  • 5 pieces: When you reach a new level, you deal damage to nearby enemies and gain 40% of your main attribute for 2 minutes. Killing enemies extends this bonus by up to another 2 minutes.
  • 6 pieces: Rest will be consumed an additional 30% slower.

You gain rest in cities and inns and it doubles your experience gained from killing enemies. It gets consumed up to a maximum value. You benefit longer when wearing heirlooms. You also generate rest while you are offline. Therefore, you should always log out in cities or inns.

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Heirlooms up to 70: Upgrading and Costs

Newly purchased heirlooms reach their maximum at level 30 or 29 – from here they do not scale anymore with your character. To serve you well up to level 70, you must upgrade them. Note that they stop growing with you at one level below the respective level. The item levels thus end at 29, 34, etc.

Heirlooms can be upgraded up to 6 times. You can get the items to upgrade from:

  • Krom Starkarm in the Hall of Explorers in Ironforge (Alliance)
  • Estelle Gendry in the Rogue Quarter in Undercity or in Orgrimmar (Horde).
WoW Screenshot Estelle Gendry location in Orgrimmar
The location of Estelle Gendry in Orgrimmar.
WoW Screenshot Krom Starkarm location on map
Here you can find the heirloom vendor for the Alliance, Krom Starkarm in Ironforge.

Upgrading heirlooms will cost you a fortune – significantly more than just purchasing the heirlooms, even though the amount has been significantly reduced after much criticism. If you want to upgrade the heirlooms, you will pay:

  • for upgrades of armor between 500 and 5,000 gold, depending on the level.
  • for upgrades of weapons between 750 and 7,500 gold, depending on the level.
  • for an armor piece, a trinket, or an offhand from 30 to 70 you need 18,500 gold pieces.
  • for a weapon from 30 to 70 it’s 27,750 gold pieces.
  • for a set of five armor pieces and a weapon 120,250 gold pieces.

You can obtain all upgrade items from the heirloom vendors.

If you don’t have that much gold or don’t want to spend it, you can save significantly by participating in the annual holidays. For almost every major event, you can buy all upgrades at the respective vendors for event currency:

  • for Time-Warped Badges at Timewalking events from vendors in the cities
  • for Coins of the Ancients at the Moon Festival from Fariel Starshine at the Moonlight Glade
  • for Sweet Treats during the Hallow’s End at Chub in Undercity/Tirisfal (Horde) or Dorothea in Elwynn Forest (Alliance)
  • for armor only: for Flame Blossoms during the Summer Festival at Summer Festival merchants in the cities
  • for weapons only: for Tokens of Love during Love is in the Air from Charming vendors in the cities
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How to Buy Heirlooms

You can obtain heirlooms from various sources and for different currencies:

  • for Draws from the Darkmoon Faire at Daenrand Lightbringer on the Darkmoon Isle
  • for Champion’s Seals at Dame Evniki Kapsalis at the Argent Tournament (requires Exalted status with every race of your faction and with the Argent Crusade as well as achievements to be a Champion)
  • for Honor Badges at the Honor vendors of your faction in Orgrimmar, Stormwind, or Wintergrasp
  • for Gold at guild and heirloom vendors
  • some heirlooms are also offered by the vendors of the Fight Club

The first three options are only recommended if you happen to have a lot of the required currencies left – targeting them takes too long. Thus, we focus in this guide on the option to buy heirlooms with gold.

WoW Screenshot Argentum Tournament
At the Argent Tournament in the north of Icecrown, you can also find heirlooms.

Heirlooms at the Guild Vendor: Parts and Costs

  • Headpiece: 500 gold pieces, requires friendly reputation
  • Cloak: 500 gold pieces, requires friendly reputation
  • Pants: 500 gold pieces, requires benevolent reputation with the guild and guild achievement Even Better Teamwork

To buy the heirlooms from the guild vendor, your guild must reach level 20. There are plenty of leveling guilds specifically for twinks in the guild browser. Typically, it’s about leveling quickly and not about socializing.

To purchase, you also need reputation with the guild, which you can earn with any character through quests or PvE and PvP in groups with other guild members. So, it’s best to buy the gear with a character that already has the reputation and has been in a guild for a longer time – ideally in a guild that already has the required achievement.

You can find the guild vendors in the cities of your faction and in Shattrath. Simply ask a guard where to find them, and you’ll get a map marker.

WoW level guide Guild vendor in Stormwind

Heirlooms at the Heirloom Vendor: Parts and Costs

  • Shoulders: 500 gold pieces
  • Chest: 500 gold pieces
  • Weapons and Shields: Between 500 and 750 gold pieces

You can obtain the items from the heirloom vendor of your faction, Krom Starkarm in Ironforge or Estelle Gendry in Undercity. After the Siege of Undercity, Estelle can also be found in Orgrimmar.

To buy these heirlooms, you don’t need any reputation or achievements. You can simply purchase them and they will then be directly added to your collection. The locations of both vendors can be found in the gallery above.

Heirloom Rings as an Alternative to Armors

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There are also various rings that count towards the set bonuses and level up with you:

  • Ring of the Dread Pirate: obtainable every Sunday through the fishing contest in Stranglethorn Vale.
  • Admiral Taylor’s Loyalty Ring: Agility ring, obtained through the rare naval mission The Bank Always Wins in the shipyard of your garrison on Draenor.
  • Captain Sanders’ Lost Band: Strength ring, obtained through the rare naval mission Full of Hate in the shipyard of your garrison on Draenor.
  • Signet of the Third Fleet: Intelligence ring, obtained through the rare naval mission Mistress of the Sea in the shipyard of your garrison on Draenor.

You can wear each of the rings from the garrison alongside the Dread Pirate Ring. However, they cannot be combined with each other.

Jewelry and Weapons – Good, but Optional

If you have enough gold left and want to equip your twink in the best possible and comfortable way or just complete the collection, you can also obtain corresponding weapons and jewelry. However, these only serve the purpose of ensuring you have optimal gear more or less and for the set bonus.

Since the loot from dungeons is generally above the item level of the heirlooms, you can also fill weapon and jewelry slots with such items. However, you will receive a mount that you can use from level 1, when you have collected 35 heirlooms.

WoW Screenshot Chopper with Chauffeur
This fancy chauffeur mount is available as a reward.

What Are Heirlooms Good For?

The main reason why heirlooms are generally the best equipment items for twinks is the set bonuses you receive through them.

Heirlooms also adapt to your level. They are always the best items for your current level. Since an adjustment, items you obtain from dungeons are some item levels better on the way to the maximum level, the set bonus is extremely useful. And you don’t have to replace them. If you still don’t know what you want to play, you can find here the 3 best classes for beginners and returners in WoW.

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Professional speaker is surprised to find that his explanatory voice is everywhere on social media: “I want to decide what I use it for”

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Behind a widely used AI voice in social media is a real German voice actor. He initially knew nothing about the use of his voice and is now speaking out about it.

Which voice is it? The use of AI in social media is now fully established. Some content creators use voice overs in their videos that are not spoken by real people.

The editing software CapCut offers an AI-generated voice named “Santa Claus.” It is a deep male voice that speaks in an explanatory tone. This voice is, as it turns out, not just a pure AI product.

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“Santa Voice” is actually the “Explainer Bear Voice”

What is behind the voice? The “Santa Claus voice” is not a voice generated purely through Artificial Intelligence; it is based on the German voice actor Jens Wendland.

He has already voiced countless dubbing roles, both in television and in video games. Jens Wendland lends his voice not only to minor roles, such as in Mafia: The Old Country, but also to some iconic main characters like Nathan Drake from Uncharted 2 to 4.

The professional speaker initially had no idea that this AI voice was based on him, and many users of the editing app likely did not either. The actress Cosma, who regularly uploads content on her TikTok channel cosmadujat, brought it to his attention.

In a joint TikTok featuring Cosma and Jens Wendland, the voice actor discussed the use of his voice with the help of AI. He refers to this voice in his repertoire as “Explainer Bear.”

The voice actor is not upset that his AI voice is used more than himself. He is not looking to halt the development of AI, but he believes there needs to be a conversation about the use of AI concerning the voices of real people. Jens Wendland thinks there should be discussions about personality and copyright issues. He also mentioned:

I want to decide for what I lend my voice. I do not want my voice to possibly appear in formats that I would personally never support. We all need to handle AI much more consciously.

– Jens Wendland via TikTok

Finally, Jens Wendland states: If people need narrators for their videos, they should simply reach out to voice actors. This way, the videos would be created with more “love and subtleties.”

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AI can animate both voices and the person themselves based on real people. An advertisement featuring the Twitch streamer MontanaBlack proves that his community is already satisfied with the AI-generated version for advertising. Read more about it here on MeinMMO: A supermarket is advertising with a double of MontanaBlack – Showing that the Twitch streamer could retire

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A country from Europe appoints AI as a minister to combat corruption; has already addressed Parliament in a speech

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The advances in “Artificial Intelligence” have already cost many jobs. A country from Europe is now even using AI in politics to allocate public contracts as fairly as possible.

Which job is AI taking over and which country is it? In Albania, Prime Minister Edi Rama has introduced his new Minister for Public Procurement: the Artificial Intelligence Diella, which had previously been used as a chatbot and was programmed in collaboration with Microsoft.

Its task is to compare bids for tenders independently and neutrally and to select objectively who should best be awarded public contracts.

With this personnel choice, Rama aims to combat the rampant corruption in Albania and ensure fair competition. For a long time, it was primarily the companies that had the best connections to decision-makers that received the large contracts.

Since Albania wants to join the European Union in the coming 5 years, something has to change for the better. The image of Albania needs to improve. Rama promises that deals will now be conducted “100 percent free of corruption”.

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AI Minister defends against criticism

Is this even legal? It actually says in the Albanian constitution that one must be at least 18 years old and “mentally capable” to hold a ministerial office. The current government argues, however, that there is nowhere stating that it must be people made of flesh and blood. An AI can also serve the people and fulfill its duties and responsibilities.

You probably won’t be surprised that the current opposition in Albania does not view it that way. For them, Diella is somewhat of a “PR gimmick” through which Rama wants to shed part of his responsibility.

By the way, the new Minister for Public Procurement has already addressed the Parliament in a speech where the AI itself responded to the criticism: “Some have called me ‘unconstitutional’ because I am not a human. I want to remind you: The real danger to constitutions has never been machines, but the inhumane decisions of those in power.”

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We truly live in wild times, don’t we? Do you think that something like this actually has a future? Share your thoughts in the comments! If it’s up to the “Godfather of AI”, by the way, this is only the beginning: AI will completely displace humans with a “10 to 20 percent chance”, says the genius who knows

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  2. Wikipedia-Beitrag zu Diella

Twitch streamer Trymacs announces that he no longer wants to create ‘the most successful videos of the year’

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

A type of content has brought Twitch streamer Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler significant success: opening packs in EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA). He insists that he no longer wants to bring this as content for his viewers.

What videos does Trymacs no longer want to make? Besides his passion for mobile games like Clash Royale and Clash of Clans, Trymacs used to stream the opening of packs in EA Sports FC, formerly known as FIFA.

The packs contained rare player and item cards that can provide an advantage in the corresponding mode. One can buy the packs with real money or in-game currency; however, it is not clear beforehand which cards are exactly in such a pack. It is pure luck what cards will be drawn in the end.

If you yourself have problems with gambling or someone in your environment does, you can get help and information at www.check-dein-spiel.de. Additionally, the counseling phone of the Federal Ministry is available at 0800 1 37 27 00 as support.

Trymacs’ reactions to drawing rare cards went viral around 2021. Videos he uploaded of it on YouTube reached high view counts. For example, a YouTube video on his channel where he opens packs from FIFA 22 was clicked over 1.8 million times.

He himself referred to these videos as “the most successful videos of the year” (Source: YouTube from minute 00:39).

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

“As long as it doesn’t get better, I’m not getting into it”

Why doesn’t Trymacs want to open packs anymore? As early as 2022, Trymacs announced that he did not want to bring any more FIFA content. In a YouTube video, he mentioned that his videos encouraged imitation. Viewers were more inclined to invest a lot of money in the packs due to Trymacs’ intense reactions.

He also mentioned that the gambling mechanics of the packs could negatively influence the youth and children among his viewers.

Recently, the Twitch streamer commented on this topic again, as a viewer addressed him in his Twitch chat. Trymacs emphasized that he generally has nothing against pay-to-win.

However, the mechanics surrounding opening packs is something different: “As long as that doesn’t get better in FIFA with the packs, I’m not getting into it. (…) It’s too close to a casino, that’s why I’m out.” (Source: YouTube from minute 00:08). For the same reason, he never opened crates in the shooter Counter-Strike.

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According to his own statements, Trymacs is not against pay-to-win mechanics. He is known for having invested a lot of money in mobile games like Clash Royale. Through his high investments, he was able to build a good profile in the game, which even impressed an American streamer: Twitch streamer Trymacs participates in Clash Royale tournament, thanks to his secret weapon he can impress even without skill

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  2. Trymacs auf YouTube

The new big shooter from Bungie will not be part of Sony’s State of Play on Wednesday, when will the silence end?

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

Sony executives have announced a new edition of “State of Play” for September 24, 2025. Apparently not included: the online shooter Marathon from Bungie.

What has been officially announced? Sony has announced through official channels a new edition of “State of Play” for September 24, 2025. It will start on YouTube and Twitch at 11:00 PM and is expected to run for just over 35 minutes.

According to the announcement, there will be games from third-party developers, indie developers, and some PlayStation studios on the schedule. As a highlight, there is expected to be almost five minutes of gameplay for the new game Saros from Housemarque (Returnal, RESOGUN).

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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer

News likely only in late autumn (so … maybe)

What is being unofficially rumored? Well-connected industry insider Paul Tassi has apparently immediately reached out to his sources after the announcement to inquire whether Marathon could also be part of the State of Play.

After all, it was stated in a June statement on bungie.net that there would be an update on the status quo of the shooter in the autumn. At the time of the announcement, the executives had postponed the planned release of Marathon on September 23, 2025, indefinitely.

On forbes.com, Tassi reports that according to several anonymous sources, this is not the case: Marathon will probably not be a topic at the State of Play. Fans are not expected to see an update before November, and behind this timeframe there is apparently still a “maybe” according to Tassi’s sources.

For context: The meteorological autumn this year runs from September 22, 2025, to November 30. So Bungie has very little room for further postponements if they want to stick to their communicated plan to the fans.

This is even more true since Sony’s CFO stated during an investor call in August that Marathon is still expected to be released in the current financial year, i.e., by March 31, 2026.

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What do I need to know about Marathon? The new extraction shooter from Bungie, which draws from a game series from the 1990s, has experienced turbulent months. Many of the players who have already been able to try Marathon showed little enthusiasm. There was also trouble with an artist, who pointed out that a former developer simply used her works.

In June, the postponement followed because they want to use the feedback from testers to significantly improve Marathon. The game already did several things right during the alpha phase. Our shooter expert Dariusz Müller highlighted a potential strength in this article: Many extraction shooters bore me, but an innovative idea from Marathon even makes me curious.

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Diablo 4 Season 10: Tier List with the best builds

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 6 minutes

The best builds in Season 10 of Diablo 4 for all classes in the endgame can be found in our Tier List. MeinMMO explains the builds and provides links for recreating them.

Which is the best class in Season 10? Currently, all classes actually have at least one build in the S-Tier. Many benefit from the new Chaos Uniques, which are seasonal items introduced in Season 10. Some Chaos Uniques are even said to be better than the coveted Mythic Uniques.

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This is how we created the list

Especially the assessments from the experts at maxroll.gg are important for our ranking. Our own experience as well as opinions from barbarian expert and Build-Theorycrafter Rob are also included. You can find his data in his Google Doc.

The list is likely to change several times in the coming weeks, especially when it is clear how much the new Chaos Powers really affect the builds in Season 10.

Our Tier List includes all endgame activities for Diablo 4, with the Pit serving as a benchmark. For PvP, speed grinding, and leveling builds, the builds may not always be the best fit. Keep in mind that the builds shown include runes from Vessel of Hatred.

What does “S” to “F” mean? In the Tier List, builds are categorized by letters. In this case, “S” stands for the best builds, while “F” marks the worst.

S-Tier: The best builds in Season 10

Barbarian: Lunge Strike

Druid: Companion

Druid: Flesh Render

Druid: Pulverize

Spiritborn: Evade

Rogue: Heartseeker

Rogue: Flurry

Rogue: Dance of Knives

Rogue: Death Trap

Necromancer: Blood Wave

Necromancer: Shadow Blight

Sorceress: Ball Lightning

Sorceress: Hydra

More information about the builds in S-Tier

Lunge Strike Barbarian: Your Lunge Strike skill will accompany you from the very first level to the endgame and is suitable for all content in the game. The build primarily focuses on the Unique “Hooves of the Mountain God,” which was introduced in Season 9 and boosts your base skills.

Companion Druid: With the Companion build, you will dismantle your enemies as a Druid with an army of animal companions. The Ravens are at the center of the build and are very strong in Season 10, also thanks to the new Unique “Blackwing’s Kilt”. The build is particularly suitable against single targets and bosses, but is not very well suited for speed farming due to cooldowns and a small area of effect.

Flesh Render Druid: The build is based on the eponymous Unique 1H Mace “Flesh Render,” which deals damage to poisoned enemies nearby when you cast a defensive skill. Damage increases by 1% for every 100 Willpower.

Pulverize Druid: The Pulverize build is excellent for speed farming as it combines massive area damage with a simple playstyle. The combination of Pulverize and the legendary Shockwave aspect ensures that your damage explodes in a large conical area in front of you. You receive and improve the aspect through drops from legendary items.

Evade Spiritborn: With the Evade build for the Spiritborn, you primarily rely on evasive maneuvers and throw feathers around you that completely shred enemies. After the release of the Spiritborn class the Evade build was completely OP and was nerfed, but is still very strong.

Heartseeker Rogue: You rely entirely on the base skill “Heartseeker,” which provides fast gameplay and excels against single targets as well as monster groups. The Unique “Splitter Verathiels” is particularly important for the build as the 1H sword provides a huge damage buff for your base skills.

Flurry Rogue: The Flurry build of the Rogue is a melee build that is suitable for all activities in Diablo 4 due to its mobility and area damage. The new Unique “Death Mask of Nirmitruq” allows you to spam the Flurry skill.

Dance of Knives Rogue: While the build was among the weaker ones in Season 9, it is now very strong again in the new season. The build combines fun, speed, and power, allowing you to whirl with knives through all activities in the game. Your poison traps also deal enormous damage.

Death Trap Rogue: With the build, you focus entirely on the ultimate skill “Death Trap” and deal massive damage as a result. A major advantage of this build is the ability to spam the ultimate (due to cooldown reduction) and the capability to pull enemies together.

Blood Wave Necromancer: Blood Wave received new Uniques in Season 7 – one of them is Kessim’s Legacy. The lower body armor ensures that two Blood Waves flow toward you from the sides and pull in enemies before exploding for high damage. This damage is increased each time an enemy is hit by a wave. You play the build completely without minions.

Shadow Blight Necromancer: The build is based on the central passive skill “Shadow Blight,” which infects enemies with shadow damage. You can play the build already in the early endgame as it does not require any Uniques to function. A Unique that is worth it for the build is the amulet “Even Slicer.” The amulet causes “Plague” to shoot additional 4 smaller projectiles that pierce enemies and deal shadow damage over time.

Ball Lightning Sorceress: The build benefits from the Unique focus “Strike of the Stormhorns,” with which your Ball Lightning can deal immense damage, fire twice, and act faster. Alternatively, you can equip “Okun’s Catalyst” as a focus, which causes your Ball Lightning to orbit you.

Hydra Sorceress: Since the Sorceresses received a new Unique in Season 9 relating to Hydras, the build based on this skill is also expected to be very strong again in Season 10, according to experts. The Unique amulet “Ophidian Iris” makes the Hydra skill the core ability and always summons a three-headed Hydra whose attacks explode on impact. The Hydra does not gain additional heads, but instead grows larger for each potential head and deals multiplicative damage.

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Diablo 4 shows the new features in Season 10 in the gameplay trailer

A-Tier: Strong builds for the endgame in Season 10

A-Tier builds are generally slightly weaker than those in S-Tier but offer a wider range of playstyles that may suit you better. If you aren’t trying to dominate the leaderboards, you can’t go wrong here.

B-Tier: The solid midfield

B-Tier builds are sometimes experimental or have weaknesses in certain content. Often, they are only very specialized, such as for bosses or only for farming.

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C-Tier: Off-meta builds for more variety

In C-Tier, you will find builds that can still succeed in the endgame but quickly fall behind the other builds. However, if you are looking for something that suits your playstyle better, you will find the right choice here, especially for relaxed gaming.

In the new season, some builds are based on unique items. The new Chaos Uniques, which come to all classes in the ARPG with Season 10, also play a role in the strongest endgame builds. Learn more about the Chaos Uniques and what the unique items can do in our overview: Season 10 brings many new Uniques to Diablo 4, but differently than you think

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Player asks why bows and crossbows have different weapon categories in D&D, overlooking an important detail

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Weapons in Dungeons & Dragons are particularly needed by classes that do not want or cannot rely on spells. There are also weapons for ranged attacks to hit an opponent, but the categories cause confusion.

What confuses the player about the weapon categories? In Dungeons & Dragons, there are certain weapon categories that contain information about handling and functionality. The player handbook of 2024 explains this as follows:

Category: Each weapon belongs to one of two categories: Simple Weapon or Martial Weapon. Proficiency with weapons is usually associated with one of these categories.

[…]

Proficiency with weapons: Anyone can wield a weapon, but you must have proficiency in handling it to add a proficiency bonus to attack rolls with that weapon. The traits of a player character may include weapon proficiency.

Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook (2024)

The player and Reddit user plumb-phone-official is now wondering in a Reddit post why bows are classified as “simple weapons” while crossbows are classified as “martial weapons,” when historically it should actually be the other way around. He finds that crossbows are inferior to traditional bows in many ways and are only easier to learn and can be used for cover.

However, he overlooks a small but quite important detail that could clarify his confusion.

Here you see the presentation of the tabletop role-playing game “Daggerheart” by Critical Role:

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Critical Role stellen ihr neues, eigenes Rollenspiel vor: Daggerheart

Weapons should (not) be thought of in categories

What was overlooked in the question? The player forgets a small aspect that could clarify his question. Bows and crossbows can actually occur in both categories: simple and martial weapons.

The player’s handbook lists the following bows and crossbows in this regard:

  • Simple Ranged Weapons: Shortbow (1d6 piercing), Light Crossbow (1d8 piercing)
  • Martial Ranged Weapons: Longbow (1d8 piercing), Hand Crossbow (1d6 piercing), Heavy Crossbow (1d10 piercing)

Additionally, it must be mentioned that crossbows need to be loaded, which can use an action, bonus action, or reaction.

What insights does the community mention? A large discussion arose in the community regarding the player’s question. The core point that can be filtered from the comments to answer the player’s question is that martial weapons require more precise training to be used properly, while simple weapons can also be learned by “ordinary” citizens:

“The shortbow is more like a hunting bow, which can be assumed to be learned by people in a non-military context, and light crossbows are easy to use,” explains Babbit55 on Reddit and received over 800 upvotes for it, “Longbows are military, they are war bows. Heavy crossbows […] are not easy to learn and operate, at least not compared to a light crossbow.”

But why is a hand crossbow also considered a martial weapon? For that, Ok-Comparison-2093 has a fitting answer on Reddit, which explains it:

“I suspect hand crossbows are martial weapons since they are a kind of strange specialized tool for assassins. Most soldiers wouldn’t learn to use them because they have a worse range and lower damage output; their only real advantage is their concealability. […] So you definitely need additional training to use them effectively.”

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If you cannot or do not want to comprehend the whole issue around simple weapons, martial weapons, or weapons in general and instead want to focus on arcane arts, you still have to take care of proper planning and preparation. Spellcasting classes should also consider which spells are the most sensible, including the pact-happy warlocks among you: Warlocks in Dungeons & Dragons almost only use one spell, while they overlook an overpowering alternative

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EA FC 26: Best talents for goalkeepers – Strong goalkeepers with potential in career mode

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

Are you looking for talents for the goalkeeper position in EA FC 26 in career mode? We show you the best and cheapest GK talents.

This is what talents bring in career mode: The best talents are extremely important for a successful time in the career mode of EA Sports FC 26. Here we show you young goalkeepers who have a lot of potential for improvement and can become real world stars through training and strong performances.

The best talents are perfect for this: Either you develop the young players into the backbone of your club, or you train them so that they bring in a lot of money for transfers.

Why do I need GK talents? The goalkeeper is one of the most important positions in the game because he ideally prevents you from conceding goals. To help you find a good option here, we list some of the best goalkeeper talents in EA FC 26.

In the lists, you will find the 10 goalkeepers with the greatest potential and then 10 cheap goalkeeper talents that you can sign for little money.

Keep in mind:

  • The potential is dynamic; the actual values achieved depend on training and match performances.
  • The market value is not fixed and changes throughout the season.
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EA FC 26 shows many changes for the career mode that provide more dynamics

Best GK talents in EA FC 26 with the highest potential

This is the GK list: In this first list, you will find the best GK talents with the highest potential. Keep in mind that these may also already be established stars who cost a bit more. All talents are a maximum of 23 years old.

PlayerAgeOverallPotentialPositionMarket Value
Lucas Chevalier238388GK44M
Senne Lammens227887GK27.5M
Anatoliy Trubin238087GK36M
Guillaume Restes207886GK26.5M
Konstantinos Tzolakis227986GK30.5M
Maarten Vandevoordt237686GK14.5M
Matthieu Epolo207385GK6.5M
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro207184GK4M
Dennis Seimen196684GK2M
Mike Penders
197384GK5.5M

Cheap GK talents in EA FC 26 under 10 million market value

These are the cheap GK talents: If you are playing with a small club with little money, cheap talents are very helpful. They start with lower overall ratings but can rise quickly. Here you will find 10 GK talents under 10 million market value that you can buy cheaply.

PlayerAgeOverallPotentialPositionMarket Value
Matthieu Epolo207385GK6.5M
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro207184GK4M
Dennis Seimen196684GK2M
Mike Penders197384GK5.5M
Jonas Urbig217484GK8M
Robin Roefs227484GK8M
Lukas Hornicek227383GK6M
Kauã Morais Vieira dos Santos227182GK3.6M
James Beadle207082GK3.4M
Robin Risser7282GK4.4M

Which talents are you getting for your team? Are you going for established players, or are you rather developing young candidates into world stars? Let us know in the comments. If you’re interested in what other changes the brand new FC 26 brings, check this out: EA FC 26: Pitch Notes show dozens of innovations – the most important changes at a glance

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The new game in the universe of LoL does what I wouldn’t have expected: It’s really a lot of fun

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

With 2XKO, Riot ventures into a new genre that has existed for decades. MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes was initially skeptical, but after the closed beta, he is sure: this is going to be really good.

What kind of game is 2XKO? In 2019, Riot announced a fighting game set in the LoL universe. Back then, it was still called Project L. In February 2024, it was renamed 2XKO. After a long wait, players can finally play the game in a closed beta since September 2025. Prior to that, there were Alpha Lab Tests.

Although the first trailers convinced me, I was really skeptical after the long wait. There are few fighters, especially for a tag fighter, where you select multiple characters. The genre also made me skeptical. You are competing not only with classics like Marvel vs. Capcom, but also with games like Dragon Ball FighterZ or the upcoming Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls.

I was finally able to try the closed beta, and as a long-time LoL fan, I must say: this is really good, especially if Riot utilizes its potential.

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Riot Games unveils the latest champion for 2XKO, LoL fans already know him

Perfect for LoL fans

For LoL aficionados, the game is a dream. 2XKO has a cel-shading look, and the champions that are included have never looked so good. Blitzcrank is the best example. In LoL, he looks rather rudimentary; I would even say quite ugly. In 2XKO, he exudes a unique personality, thanks to the great animations.

In general, the champions you know are presented strongly. The graphics and animations transform abilities from LoL into real fighting game moves, and it works really well. As a long-time LoL player, I recognize some elements and am also happy to see the familiar champions in a beautiful design.

The selection is small, but still good. The characters play differently, and even in combat, they represent their LoL character. However, Riot should release new characters early to maintain variation and create many combinations.

Despite the few stages in the beta, I liked them. Different parts of Runeterra (the world of LoL) are showcased and develop a unique atmosphere. At the same time, they are designed so subtly that you are not distracted in combat.

But even for non-LoL fans, the game can be worthwhile, especially if you want a good introduction to fighting games.

Blitzcrank Dev Update 2XKO
Blitzcrank never looked this good

2XKO is a good entry for beginners

2XKO can also convince in gameplay. 2XKO is a tag fighter, so you pick 2 characters, with one always on the field. You can either switch in the others or call them as an assist. They perform a move that helps you in combat and combos.

Otherwise, you can fight with multiple buttons, and if you want, there’s even an auto-combo feature. If you press a single button multiple times, a combo is created.

Overall, 2XKO is suitable for beginners who want to try the genre or have only known LoL so far. The auto-combo is useful but not too strong, and even with little experience, you can experiment with assists and combos. This quickly creates a rewarding feeling. However, if you want to delve more into the game, there is also a lot to learn.

Since the game has recently entered closed beta, there are many beginners in the lobbies, so you won’t be constantly overwhelmed as a beginner. Some characters have annoying mechanics; currently, Yasuo is a bit too strong, but I almost always had fun in my matches, even when I lost.

On September 18, the ranked mode was also released, which gradually brings players with high skills together. However, 2XKO has a strong foundation that Riot needs to build upon.

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2XKO could become a major title in the genre if Riot gets everything right

Riot must build on the closed beta. The closed beta shows: 2XKO is a good game, it is fun, and beginners can enjoy it as well. But as a multiplayer title that is meant to be supported long-term, several things need to follow:

  • Regularly new characters must be introduced, but they shouldn’t break the game by being too strong.
  • Balancing is a difficult topic in fighting games. You need to find a good balance between buffs and nerfs to keep the meta healthy.
  • As a free-to-play title, the monetization must also be right. If it’s hard to get new characters, that harms the overall mood, especially if new characters are strong.

However, Riot knows how to support service games thanks to their other titles. If that goes well, they will be able to catch players and have a long-term title that can also exist alongside genre kings like Street Fighter or Tekken. A different fighting game unfortunately couldn’t manage that: The next service game of an industry giant fails and goes offline forever in May

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Fellowship delivers MMORPG gameplay without the MMORPG nonsense – Players explain why this is great

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Fellowship gave players on Steam the opportunity to try out their game. Now the beta is ending and players are drawing a positive conclusion.

What kind of game is this? Since September 18, 2025, the beta for the new Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure (MODA) Fellowship has been running. The game is fully focused on co-op and only offers dungeons and instances as content, just like MMORPGs.

The idea: Dungeon fun like in MMORPGs, but without annoying leveling phases, boring quests against the same monsters, and a scalable difficulty that not only increases damage and HP numbers but also adds new mechanics.

Players do not have to forgo loot and talents, as there are rewards and items for every completed dungeon. This concept players could test in the open beta until September 23 and are now explaining how good the game really is.

Here you can watch the trailer for Fellowship:

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Fellowship shows in the trailer how to implement dungeons without MMORPGs

The concept works

How did the testers find the game? After the initial technical difficulties were overcome, the MODA was very well received by the players. The concept of pure MMORPG endgame as a standalone title works perfectly for them.

In several posts on Reddit, they particularly praise the difficulty level. It really ramps up from level 7 and makes perfect teamwork essential. Mechanics like interrupt sequences, proper positioning, and mastering a perfect rotation become indispensable.

Especially the target audience of MMORPG players, who simply no longer have the time for a real MMORPG like World of Warcraft or Final Fantasy XIV, seems to feel well taken care of. As Reddit user felipeds explains, he met up with his old raid members from the “WoW Cataclysm” and “Wrath of the Lich King” times and they were able to play together just like in the old days. For them, the brief MMORPG feeling has been perfectly achieved.

Is there also criticism? Yes, there is also criticism of Fellowship. This concerns quite different points. For instance, the technology was a major problem at the beginning, which sent many players to the queue.

Furthermore, players criticize details. The damage numbers are said to be very high according to a post on Reddit and should start lower so that their increase can be better noticed.

Also, the fact that chat bubbles do not appear over the heads while chatting, but everything runs through the chat window, bothers some testers on Reddit. Frequently, critics add the comment: The game is enjoyable, but this one thing could make it even better.

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With a bit of luck, you might soon be able to play the largest new MMORPG 2026 on PC
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Fellowship is well received by the testers, and if the individual issues and criticisms are resolved before the launch on October 16, there will be nothing standing in the way of the new title. Especially the launch could be better: Fellowship wants to pack the best of MMORPGs into a compact co-op game, at the start of the beta the servers burst

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Skate. – Roadmap and upcoming content

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Skate. (or affectionately called Skate 4 or Skate EA) was released on September 16, 2025. The game is set to receive continuous improvements and updates. We will show you the roadmap and what to expect.

What does the roadmap for Skate. look like? EA has already announced some content that players of Skate. can look forward to in the future. It is initially divided into 3 so-called seasons, which extend into the year 2026.

Each of the 3 seasons includes:

  • New areas
  • New challenges
  • New seasonal events
  • New brand partners
  • New cosmetic items
  • New songs

Furthermore, there will be targeted improvements and updates that we will now introduce to you.

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Skate. shows in the early access release trailer how skateboarding will be in 2025

Skate. Roadmap: All content from Season 1

When does Season 1 come out? Season 1 will be released in October 2025.

What content does Season 1 bring? With Season 1, you can look forward to the following content:

  • 2 seasonal events: Skate-o-Ween and Maple Harvest
  • skate.Pass
  • Improvements to the player experience (including PC and HUD)

Skate. Roadmap: All content from Season 2

When does Season 2 come out? Season 2 will be released in December 2025.

What content does Season 2 bring? With Season 2, you can look forward to the following content:

  • Co-op mode
  • 2 seasonal events
  • Party voice chat
  • New gameplay tricks: Impossibles & extended handplants
  • Improvements to the replay editor

Skate. Roadmap: All content from Season 3 and beyond

When does Season 3 come out? Season 3 currently has no fixed release window.

What content does Season 3 bring? The following content is planned for Season 3 and later seasons:

  • Leaderboards
  • Open-world collection
  • More character slots (e.g. for tattoos)
  • User-created parks
  • New game modes
  • New gameplay tricks: Darkslides & improved footplants
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However, one aspect is causing problems, as many players are unable to enter the game at all. The new skating game and successor to the successful Skate series is already experiencing a surge of players during the first weekend: The new Skate greets players with a queue position of 179,000, making it the Steam hit of the weekend

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One of the most wanted games on Steam lets you play for free one last time, plans stress test for the servers

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The extraction shooter ARC Raiders is slowly gearing up for its release, but before that, there’s one last server slam for everyone. When it starts and why you should participate, find out here.

What kind of stress test is this? Just before the release, the developers of Arc Raiders are hosting a so-called server slam. This is a free test where players can participate, and it puts the servers to their final test.

When does the stress test start? The server slam is scheduled to take place from October 17 to 19, 2025, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games).

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A test to know if a purchase is worth it

Why should I participate? If you are interested in the game but are still uncertain whether you will really like the shooter, October is the right time for a final test. You can thoroughly check the game and test everything the shooter has to offer.

What kind of game is this? ARC Raiders is a small-scale extraction shooter. You will venture alone or as a squad into the borderlands (one of the medium-sized, predefined maps), gather everything you can find, and try to survive against nasty robots and hostile raiders to escape with your collected loot. Moreover, there is a crafting system that allows you to upgrade your equipment or create new items.

In contrast to its free competitor, Arena: Breakout Infinite, ARC Raiders will cost around €40 in the standard version. So if you want to participate at release, you’ll have to shell out some money.

Already during its first beta test, the shooter managed to convince many players, which is reflected on Steam under the most wished-for games. In the list, ARC: Raiders ranks 5th behind Battlefield 6, Subnautica 2, Light No Fire, and Deadlock.

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Are there rewards for participating in the test? Yes, those who participate in the server slam will receive a cosmetic, limited backpack for their raider, which you can pick up and equip at release.

When is the release of Arc Raiders? The release of Arc Raiders is on October 30, 2025. You can pre-order the shooter starting September 22, 2025. You have the choice between the aforementioned standard edition for €40 or the deluxe edition, which comes with additional cosmetic goodies but costs €60.

It remains to be seen whether the servers will truly be pushed to their limits during the test, or if all shooter fans will be knee-deep in Battlefield 6 at the time of the test. Until the server slam, you can continue to inform yourself about ARC: Raiders with us at MeinMMO: A new extraction shooter could indeed become a success again, reminiscent of Escape from Tarkov

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Mercedes hat seine Autos jahrelang mit Bildschirmen vollgestopft, jetzt sagt der Software-Chef:  Klassische Knöpfe sind viel besser

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

Mercedes, like most car manufacturers, has equipped its cockpits with huge screens in recent years. But now the software chief says: Physical buttons are simply better in many cases.

What exactly has Mercedes presented? Mercedes recently unveiled models like the new GLC that feature the MBUX Hyperscreen in the cockpit – an almost 40-inch wide area that will seemingly display everything digitally (via Xataka).

Originally, almost all physical control buttons (especially on the steering wheel) were eliminated – everything was supposed to be controlled via touch. But Magnus Östberg, Mercedes’ software chief, now admits in an interview with the industry magazine Autocar that physical buttons might indeed be better (via Autocar).

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Why are buttons suddenly back in style? In the interview, the lead software expert from Mercedes talks about a data-based analysis of the usage behavior of drivers of new Mercedes models. This leads to certain insights:

  • Visibility & Operation: A physical button or dial is often easier to feel without taking your eyes off the road. This increases safety & operational comfort.
  • Cost-benefit analysis: According to Östberg, buttons (especially on the steering wheel) are a “more cost-effective and simpler” way to control important functions without constantly going through touchscreens.
  • Market differences: Mercedes plans that not all models or regions will get the same number of buttons back. Larger vehicles like SUVs will provide more space and will have more of such physical controls. Furthermore, regional differences are being considered: In some Asian markets, touchscreens and voice control are still in demand, while the European market increasingly prefers physical buttons.

And the competition?

What about other manufacturers? Cockpits similar to Tesla’s with nearly nothing but screens are not completely off the table for Mercedes. Rather, there should be a more balanced combination of various controls.

An interesting counter-movement has been seen in recent years with Mazda, as Xataka recently reported. Mazda has long shown a sort of “resistance” to this display development – small screens, many buttons, and classic operation.

However, Mazda has also changed: The Mazda CX-5 2025, for example, shifts important functions to the large, central touchscreen display. This means that the Japanese manufacturer is also heading in a direction that Mercedes is currently reversing.

MBUX Hyperscreen with black background.
Mercedes-EQ. MBUX Hyperscreen

What else is to come? Mercedes is considering a return to classic controls, as well as incorporating more artificial intelligence into its cars, primarily in the area of voice commands. 

This is an important feature for buyers in China – the world’s largest automotive market, where Mercedes wants to expand its presence again. However, Östberg stated that the European market will also be equipped with this. The data suggests that the use of voice control in the CLA among Mercedes owners has tripled (via Autocar).

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Whether touchscreen or physical button – in the end, what matters is that the technology makes everyday life easier and traffic safer for everyone. Those who prefer to be on two or even three wheels while thinking about the climate should take a closer look at the latest find of French small vehicles: With an electric tricycle, you can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h with pedals

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Those who have been using the biggest competitor to Steam since its launch have been able to secure more than 500 free games to this day

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

On December 6, 2018, the Epic Games Store went live to compete with Valve’s popular platform Steam. To attract new users, the operators have been giving away a weekly changing selection of games for years.

How many games have been snagged so far? Over 500. This is shown by the screenshot from Orli155 on Reddit. In his Epic Games Store library, there are now 505 games. In subsequent comments, he explains:

  • Orli155 has never purchased a game through the Epic Games Store. He has missed a few titles over the years, but he has secured most of the giveaways.
  • Orli155 has not secured any games from Amazon Prime Gaming for the Epic Games Store. The titles mainly came through Epic’s weekly giveaways.
  • Only exception: The Free2Play title Fortnite is in his library because he wanted to try Lego Fortnite.

Orli155 states that he has adjusted the screenshot to show many of the highlights that he managed to secure for free over the years. These include the Batman: Arkham series, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Borderlands 3, Death Stranding, Control, GTA V, Subnautica, DREDGE, SIFU, and Darkest Dungeon.

Games that could be secured for free through the Epic Games Store – Borderlands 3:

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“I set an alarm”

How does the community react? With over 12,000 upvotes and more than 1,100 comments. Various players can hardly believe that there have already been so many games offered for free through the Epic Games Store. Others celebrate certain titles that they managed to snag.

  • bb_operation69 remembers on Reddit: “Once it was like: ‘Isn’t it great, Ghostrunner 2 is free right now. I definitely want to play that!’ Only to find out that I already own the game.”
  • LordMohid celebrates on Reddit especially one game: “It was insane when they gave away GTA V for free.”
  • Viderberg reveals on Reddit how he misses no giveaway: “I set an alarm for every Thursday at 7 PM. Will I play the games? Probably not. But they are free!”
  • Syngin9 can’t believe it on Reddit: “Wow, I thought I owned many of the free games. But I’m only at 177.”

More than 5 years ago, someone from the website pcgamesn.com calculated how much money could have been saved to date through the (then counted 108) free games from the Epic Games Store. The result: $2,140.94. The investments of the store operator are said to amount to billions per year to distribute games that are actually paid for, for free on a weekly basis.

Why does Epic Games do this? Instead of spending money on traditional advertising channels, the people at Epic team up with interested developers to offer a game from their respective portfolios for free in the store for a short time. The benefits for those involved:

  • Epic Games attracts new and existing users to their platform who want to secure the regular giveaways. This way, they get used to the store as well as Epic’s launcher and may be more willing to buy or play games there later.
  • Developers receive money from Epic Games and attention for their own games. According to Epic, free giveaways positively impact the sales figures of the respective developers.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney explained some time ago that these investments are cheaper than traditional advertising campaigns. The fact that the system works is evident from the fact that Epic Games has extended the free giveaway promotion year after year. Even now, you can secure two free games, Project Winter and Samorost 2, on store.epicgames.com.

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What Sweeney reportedly said hasn’t worked out so well are some of the investments in games that have been released exclusively on the Epic Games Store (and not on Steam). For this, they have also received some criticism from the community, as many players were not keen on having to use another launcher or build a second library alongside Steam.

Last year, our tech expert Benedikt rated the various gaming platforms in a ranking. His assessments are likely still valid today – take a look: Steam, Epic, and Co in the ranking: Which gaming platform is the best in 2024?

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