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CoD Black Ops 7: All Info about the Release, Beta, and Price

von Christos Tsogos

In Black Ops 7, you can level up everything in every mode—in an interview, the developers explain why that’s so good

Astarion’s actor had so much fun with Baldur’s Gate 3 that it damaged his health, his conclusion today: “It’s stupid”

In the past, the overly crazy skins and celebrity appearances for a military setting were a major point of criticism for many CoD veterans. They often said it would completely ruin the atmosphere of the game. Activision has responded to this – how, you can find out in the following article on MeinMMO: Call of Duty finally wants the skins to look authentic again, doing it in a way that might upset certain players

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Even after 600 hours, I despair every time at a boss in Baldur’s Gate 3, although the community has a simple solution that I would have liked to know beforehand

Caroline Fuller 23. September 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

A player keeps failing against a tricky boss in Baldur’s Gate 3, but the community knows how to make the threat much easier. MyMMO editor Caro would have appreciated knowing this before the fight could ruin her third Honour mode.

Which boss is being referred to? It concerns the fight against Orin in the third act of the game, which is (unfortunately) unavoidable if you want to play through Baldur’s Gate 3 completely and stop the great threat.

How have I handled Orin so far? To the point? – Not well. Orin was a real challenge for my solo playthroughs and my coop group (all in Honour mode), leading to more than one defeat. I didn’t dare to use control spells, as many bosses get too many bonuses on their saving throws, but that would likely have been the right approach in this case, as I learned from a community discussion:

The player and Reddit user ironic_usernam3 turns to the community with a post, as he is desperate about this boss fight and wants to know how to even defeat Orin. An attached image shows that the entire team has already gone down and only Lae’zel is still able to continue fighting… and all before he could even take an action, as the player clarifies in the comments (via Reddit).

“So far, everything felt very balanced, but … how the hell is this possible?” he asks and seeks advice from the community. Especially the “Frightened” condition troubled his group, as Orin can strike twice at will in this manner, and the characters are too frightened to act themselves.

Reddit users explain to ironic_usernam3 how to best manage this – and some of these tips could have really helped me too. Because Orin was also a big pain in my neck when I was in Honour mode.

Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

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With a powerful spell, you can be safe

How can Orin be best defeated? If you play as Dark Urge, you can confront Orin in a duel, meaning in a 1v1 where no one else can interfere. For this, she will turn into the powerful Slayer form if you don’t want to tread in Bhaal’s footsteps, for which the community still has a solution:

Especially one spell can turn Orin from a significant threat into a joke – “Otto’s Irresistible Dance,” as the top comment describes (via Reddit). This level 6 spell can be learned by wizards and bards, but can also be used through a scroll. This can be purchased, for example, in the business compartment of Lorroakan’s tower “Sorcerous Sundries” in Baldur’s Gate.

What makes the spell so powerful, aside from the attack advantages on the dancing creature and its incapacity to move (except for its dancing moves), is one crucial thing: In Baldur’s Gate 3, the spell does not require a failed saving throw from the target to take effect successfully. Only when the target’s turn comes up does it have a chance to free itself with a Wisdom saving throw. However, the Slayer is not particularly wise and receives no bonus for it. So the spell is an extremely reliable and powerful method to defeat Orin.

What other methods are there? If you don’t want to defeat Orin in a duel, the rest of the party can also interfere, but that gives Orin her own helpers and the “Unstoppable” condition. Orin receives a total of 12 charges of this condition, meaning only the thirteenth attack can inflict more damage than 1.

What really makes sense for this are spells like “Magic Missile,” “Scorching Ray,” or even a two- to three-times “Scary Ray” to grind down those charges through multiple projectiles. If you also cast a “Haste” on the spellcasting attacker, you can double those projectiles.

And if the frightened, paralyzing condition is a problem, the community also has a tip: “Heroes’ Feast [Level 6 spell that can be learned by clerics and druids at level 11] makes you immune to fear” (esmith22015 via Reddit).

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That “Otto’s Irresistible Dance” is indeed irresistible due to the lack of a saving throw was something I simply never suspected and therefore ignored the spell. A little research would have really helped me there. Only my playthrough as a barbarian made the fight against Orin far too easy, because I used a certain build: A build in Baldur’s Gate 3 turned me into a fan of the barbarian – he defeats a main boss in seconds

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New game on PS5 shows in 7 minutes where it has everywhere been sprinkled and the viewers say: here comes the game of games

Cedric Holmeier 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

With Ananta, the developers push the open-world genre to its limits and intentionally reference many well-known titles in their PS5 trailer. Players believe this is the game that brings everyone together.

What kind of game is this? Ananta is an open-world action-RPG, just like you are used to from GTA 5, for example. You can play multiple characters, switching between them as you navigate the colorful anime-style game world.

The game doesn’t take itself seriously at all, but rather presents itself as a parody. How Ananta pokes fun at genre companions while still aiming to be a good game is shown in the triple trailer:

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The new PS5 game Ananta shows popular scenes from other games in its trailer

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The Game of Games

Where did the developers borrow from? In the trailer, the developers clearly show that they have borrowed from popular other open-world titles. Trailer content and gameplay mechanics were both adopted.

We see, among other things, the character running through a subway tunnel like in “The Exit 8” while watching a vertical video clip, reminiscent of the first GTA trailer. The melee scenes, in turn, resemble those from the Yakuza series.

If cars and chases aren’t enough, you can also use the superpowers of Spider-Man, which the main character possesses. Then you can swing around like in Spider-Man 2 and attack enemies with superpowers.

If you prefer tech toys, the Spiderbot from Watch Dogs is also available and can be used in Ananta for the well-known exploration missions from the game series.

Like in GTA 5, you can simply switch to another character via your phone during the campaign. Even the camera movement seems borrowed from GTA 5. And these are far from all connections, as resourceful users show on Reddit.

Why should it become the game of games? As a personified parody, the developers of Ananta have immediately received a stamp from the community. Viewers understand that the developers want to humorously and exaggeratedly unite the best scenes and elements from the genre.

Thus, viewers are proclaiming Ananta in the comments under the trailer on YouTube as the game of games. It is intended to connect everything that the genre has to offer and has set high expectations. One user writes: “To say that this game looks ambitious is an understatement.”

Many viewers also find it amusing to have a game that seemingly offers everything. They laugh about it and explain that this likely happens when a game’s producer simply says “yes” to every idea.

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The trailer of Ananta has already impressed viewers. The game itself is set to be free on PC, PS5, and mobile devices. However, when that will be is still unclear. Also with GTA 6, the usual satire is expected to continue: Is reality not too bizarre for biting satire? New leak regarding GTA 6 suggests that Rockstar is taking on the challenge in the usual manner

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Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Open Beta – All information about the start and end of the test

Dariusz Müller 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 invites you to the beta in October. We will show you when it starts and how to participate.

The beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is approaching and gives you the opportunity to take a first look at this year’s CoD installment.

Unlike in previous years, PlayStation players will not receive early access to the beta, all platforms will start simultaneously.

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Black Ops 7 Beta: Release and Preload – When does it start?

When is the beta? The open beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 starts on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM and ends on October 8. If you want to start a few days earlier, there is also early access for everyone who pre-orders the shooter. With early access, you can play starting October 2 at 7 PM.

Pre-Order Beta – Start and End

Start: October 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
End: No end/ transitions smoothly into the open beta

Open Beta – Start and End

Start: October 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
End: October 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM

How can you play the early access? Early access to the beta is reserved for pre-orders of Black Ops 7. However, you can also participate if you have an eligible Game Pass subscription. In the beta of Black Ops 6, subscribers of Game Pass Console, Game Pass PC, and Game Pass Ultimate were able to participate in early access.

Is there a preload? Probably yes. Currently, no details about the preload are known, but you could download the beta for Black Ops 6 last year 2 days before the start of early access.

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CoD Black Ops 7 Beta Code – Do you need one?

Do you need a code to play the pre-order beta? No, unless you pre-ordered the physical edition of CoD Black Ops 7.

Pre-order of digital editions can simply download and play Black Ops 7. No code is required.
Even “Game Pass” subscribers do not need a code.
Pre-order of a physical edition need a code for registration to the Black Ops 7 beta. You will likely find the code on your retailer’s receipt.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 knowingly follows in the footsteps of Black Ops 2. The now 13-year-old installment of the shooter series is still extremely popular among many fans. MyMMO editor Niko Hernes spoke with the CoD developers in an interview about why this is the case: Black Ops 2 is considered by many as the best part of Call of Duty – in the interview, the developers explain to us why this is the case

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James Gunn might have revealed the next adversary of Superman with an inconspicuous picture, and he is at least as bad as Lex Luthor

Christoph Waldboth 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The latest movie of Superman just hit theaters, and work is already underway on the sequel. Director James Gunn has shared an initial image that immediately leads fans to a certain villain.

On July 10, 2025, the new Superman movie will hit theaters, directed by James Gunn and featuring a new actor in the title role. David Corenswet follows fan-favorite Henry Cavill. The film is part of the new DC universe and is therefore very important for the company to build a similarly strong franchise in the future, as Marvel has done.

James Gunn, who has taken charge of the DCU, will also direct the next Superman film. It is titled Man of Tomorrow and is expected to arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027.

So far, it was known that Superman and Lex Luthor will team up in this new story. A recent post on Instagram may have revealed who the strong enemy they will fight against is.

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Fans believe they understand the hint

What is this post about? James Gunn shared a photo on his Instagram profile that shows the title page of the script for Man of Tomorrow. Next to the DC logo, the title of the film, and the names of the authors, the image features a profile of a head.

It is an anatomical representation, with a particular emphasis on the person’s brain. Many users in the comments believe they see a clear hint about who the next big antagonist will be.

Since a brain is visible, many deduce that it must be Brainiac. After all, “brain” in English means “Brain,” so the connection to Brainiac isn’t far off. User leand0_theaternerd writes on behalf of many others: “Brainiac is definitely the villain.”

Who is Brainiac? The villain is one of the most dangerous antagonists from the DC comic universe and is on par with others like Lex Luthor or Darkseid. His real name is Vril Dox. He appears in numerous stories in various forms.

Sometimes he is an alien, sometimes he has no body, and sometimes he is the consciousness of a computer. He possesses the dangerous ability to shrink entire cities. He then collects them and keeps them in bottles. He destroys the associated planets. In this way, he travels through space with his spaceship and terrorizes various worlds, including Kandor, the capital of Superman’s home planet Krypton.

If it turns out to be true that Brainiac will be the main antagonist of Man of Tomorrow, Superman and Lex Luthor will have to prepare themselves. The unusual combination could create an exciting mix and will even require such a powerful adversary. Many others would hardly stand a chance against the Superman-Luthor team.

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In the coming months and next year, we will surely receive new details about the film. And also find out if the rumors are true and Brainiac is indeed the next film villain. What do you think about this? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. James Gunn is also behind a very good DC series: “Strange Fascinating”: A superhero series that is better than The Boys and has nothing to do with Marvel

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Henry Cavill shows only his injured leg, experts find 3 hidden clues for the Warhammer 40,000 series on Amazon

Benedict Grothaus 23. September 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

The most famous supporter of Warhammer 40,000 is actor and celebrity nerd Henry Cavill. As a confessing player and fan, he has often talked about the hobby and will soon star in a series about the franchise on Amazon. In a new post on Instagram, there are now hints about who exactly Cavill will play, focusing only on an injured leg.

Here’s what Cavill shows:

During the preparations for the remake of Highlander, Henry Cavill injured his leg in early September.
As a brief status update, the star posted on Instagram two pictures. One shows Cavill with his dog, the other his leg in a cast on a pillow.
Instead of a short explanation, there is an old English poem to read. Together with a few details in the pictures for some experts, this provides clear hints about the upcoming series on Warhammer 40,000 on Amazon.

What are the hints about the series? Very evidently in the picture with the injured leg, some books about the Horus Heresy are visible, the latest version of Warhammer 40,000 with even larger, wacky models.

Henry Cavill is a big fan of Warhammer, so the presence of the books there is not necessarily surprising. However, the website IGN sees it as more than just a few randomly scattered fan items.

Amazon is currently planning a new series on Warhammer and Henry Cavill will play the lead role. Not much is known yet. The books are said to hint at when the series will take place – during the time of the Great Crusade, 10,000 years before Warhammer 40,000.

The second hint is an item in the background, behind Cavill’s dog. There is a Leviathan box set, in which you get starter armies for the Ultramarines and the Tyranids to play directly.

According to IGN, this is also not a coincidence: Ultramarines versus Tyranids is the premise for Space Marine 2, the latest game in Warhammer 40,000, which Cavill has already praised. From here, it gets a bit more complicated.

In the latest series on Warhammer, it is not about Space Marines, but about nasty rats and demigods:

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Der Trailer zur 1. Episode von Age of Sigmar, der Warhammer-Serie mit fiesen Rattenmenschen

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A poem as a hint at Cavill’s role

Ultramarines and Tyranids have a long history. The first known invasion of Tyranids into the Imperium in Warhammer 40,000 occurred at Macragge, the home world of the Ultramarines, where the bug aliens could only be repelled at great losses by the Space Marines.

IGN sees this as a hint at the storyline that the series should have – reinforced by the poem that Cavill posts. It is “Invictus” by British writer William Ernest Henley.

Henley wrote the poem in 1875, after a leg had to be amputated due to an illness caused by tuberculosis at a young age, while recovering from an injury on the other leg, similar to Cavill now.

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Are you still following along? Good, because now comes the really big leap in the considerations.

“Invictus” is also the name of a well-known Space Marine: Saul Invictus, a Captain of the Ultramarines, who was killed during the battle for Macragge. IGN now suspects that Cavill’s role in the Warhammer series will be that of Saul Invictus during the invasion of the Tyranid fleet Behemoth on Macragge.

Of course, all of this could also simply be coincidence, and Cavill was just preparing for a friendly game with his new army against an acquaintance during his recovery phase. Then again, we are talking about the man who unrecognized showed strangers the way to the subway: Henry Cavill once stood in the middle of New York to see if he was recognized as Superman

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Forget the e-bike: With this electric tricycle, you can reach up to 120 km/h with pedals

Benedikt Schlotmann 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A French company has introduced an alternative to the e-bike that can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h. This is an option for anyone who finds bicycles too slow but still wants to do something for their health. Because without pedaling, you won’t get far even with Cixi’s electric trike.

E-bikes are considered a modern mode of transportation for quickly getting from one place to another without necessarily using a car. The French company Cixi has now introduced an electric trike that combines the advantages of a bicycle, trike, and microcar, designed as a hybrid mobility solution for everyday use. This is reported by the English-language magazine Techradar.

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Slate Auto presents new truck with electric motor

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The Cixi Vigoz is an electric trike designed for 120 km/h

What kind of vehicle is this? The Cixi Vigoz is an electric trike from the French company Cixi. What makes this vehicle special is its drive, as it features the PERS system (Pedaling Energy Recovery System). The pedals in the vehicle act as a throttle: the harder you pedal, the more electrical assistance the motor provides. If no one pedals, the vehicle does not move.

The system essentially consists of a pedal set, as known from bicycles, which functions similar to a throttle body system in cars, capturing user input and signaling the electric motor to supply power to the wheels (via newsmartsafe.com).

The battery is 22 kWh, with a range of nearly 160 km. Charging takes 6 hours at a household outlet.
The vehicle is controlled via two side levers, allowing tilting and steering similar to a trike scooter.
The vehicle is initially only available in a subscription model, focusing on a lifespan of 15 years and company-owned recycling at the end of life.

When can one buy the Vigoz? The manufacturer states on their own website that they have now successfully completed the performance prototype and have the design concept ready for production. However, there is still a lot of work to do before the first products are delivered.

Cixi has also not yet announced a price for the subscription.

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Meanwhile, a Japanese dealer has abandoned its plan to fully focus on electric cars. Instead, they have a different goal in mind: CO₂ neutrality. To achieve this, they want to rely on a healthy mix of different technologies for vehicles, including combustion engines: One of the most reliable car brands has just admitted: electric cars are not the goal.

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Blizzard clarifies which weapon skins you will get in WoW Legion Remix – The “Community” complains

Cortyn 23. September 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Even just before the launch of WoW Legion Remix, there are still lively discussions going on. Because there is one feature missing that some really want.

In a few days, the game mode “Legion Remix” will start in World of Warcraft. For most, the current expansion The War Within will likely fade a bit into the background, and farming Bronze to unlock numerous rewards in the modified Legion expansion will become the focus of their activities.

However, even though there are many new rewards, not all things from the original Legion will return. Especially some special templates (skins) for the artifact weapons remain blocked.

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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features

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What did Blizzard say? Community Manager Kaivax published a statement in the official WoW forum explaining which templates of the artifact weapons can be unlocked. This includes:

All colorations of the original designs
All colorations of the upgraded artifact weapon
All colorations of the “heroic” artifact weapon (“Balance of Power” quest)
All hidden designs of the artifact weapons
All hidden colorations that come from PvE activities

Which weapon templates cannot be obtained? More interesting than what can be unlocked, however, is what Blizzard did not mention. According to them, there are two types of weapon templates that cannot be obtained in Legion Remix. These are:

The PvP variants of the artifact weapons.
The “Mage Tower” variants of the artifact weapons.

While most people are understanding about the PvP variants – after all, there is no PvP in Legion Remix – it’s a different story with the Mage Tower templates. There has been an ongoing discussion about this for months.

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Mage Tower templates – the major point of contention

Since Legion Remix was announced, there has been a (rather loud) part of the community that keeps emphasizing that the Mage Tower templates must return. These could originally only be earned during the active time of Legion and were tied to quite a significant challenge.

Blizzard had already stated beforehand that this challenge would not return – also because it would not have the same difficulty in Legion Remix as it did back then. The artifact weapon templates from the Mage Tower are a prestige reward that only players who overcame that challenge back then possess.

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For some, these templates seem to be exactly the reason to give Legion Remix a chance. At least in the official WoW forum, there are many comments like this:

“So you do exactly the same stupid quests in Remix and don’t even bring a recolor of the Mage Tower weapons … I’d rather stay in Retail and do the quests there.” – Jeton
“This is honestly the difference between ‘I play’ and ‘I don’t play it’ – no Mage Tower, no subscription. And many others will see it the same way.” – Littlbitkiss
“Why do you bring Mythic: The Chosen Dead back, but not the Mage Tower when the reason for the Mage Tower was the challenge? Why do you bring back the ‘Ahead of its Time’ mounts when the reason was exclusivity? (…)
This is an artificial restriction, let people have their Mage Tower skins.” – Starverse

Whether the entire Mage Tower discussion will ultimately have such a big impact on the success of Legion Remix remains to be seen. After all, there are a variety of rewards, new and old, even outside of the artifact weapon templates.
For the very best gear in Legion Remix, you will have to put in effort – because you will have to run Mythic+63!

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A player from Lord of the Rings Online traverses Middle-earth on foot, impressively showcasing what makes the MMORPG so special

Karsten Scholz 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

How long does it take to walk through the Middle-earth version of The Lord of the Rings Online? A player has just found out and highlighted one of the greatest strengths of the MMORPG.

What is behind the journey? The YouTube channel “Lotro Archive” aims to celebrate the beauty of Middle-earth. How? Well, with a walk from one of the northernmost locations on the continent (the icy expanses of Forochel) to the southern borders of Khûd Zagin.

After the YouTuber initially released his journey in 26 individual episodes, the nearly 7-hour march has now gone live in all its glory. The project is accompanied “only” by the atmospheric soundtrack of the MMORPG. So you can fully absorb the various corners of Middle-earth.

While the start is quite melancholic and desolate due to the barren northern region, things change noticeably later when it moves into the beautiful zones of the game world – like the Shire or the tropical islands southwest of Gondor. The player also visits well-known places like Isengard and Minas Tirith.

The trailer for the latest expansion of The Lord of the Rings Online:

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“That was really heartwarming”

How does the community react to the project? Among the total of 27 videos, various comments have gathered, with players appreciating the leisurely journey through Middle-earth and praising one of the great strengths of The Lord of the Rings Online.

NiklasFast explains on YouTube: “Thank you for sharing. The Lord of the Rings Online truly has many beautiful locations.”
Terminxman sees it the same way on YouTube: “This game has or still has the best environment and captivating atmosphere of all the MMOs I’ve ever played.”
Coeurebene1 praises on YouTube: “The game looks surprisingly good for its age. Just traveling is already enjoyable.”
RealCamouz writes on YouTube: “I’ve always loved how vast the game’s world is. Thank you for the video.”
jogobogos celebrates on YouTube: “That was really heartwarming, great job!”

If you want to watch the long walk through Middle-earth, you can do so on YouTube or below:

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A YouTuber cuts through an Xbox, glues components together with duct tape, suddenly has a working handheld

Claudio Niggenkemper 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A YouTuber takes a nearly 25-year-old Xbox, saws it apart, glues a display on, and puts everything into an improvised case. The result resembles a weapon variation from Borderlands, but it works.

What exactly did the YouTuber build? When thinking of a portable console, devices like the Switch, the Steam Deck, or the ASUS ROG Ally come to mind. Small, compact, high-priced, and equipped with state-of-the-art components.

The YouTuber James Channel had a completely different goal: He wanted to modify the first Xbox from Microsoft, built in 2001, to work without a television – no matter how impractical the end result is.

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The modification turned into a real DIY project. Instead of modern hardware, James relied on improvisation, recycling, and the necessary creativity. The old Xbox was sawed apart, the case was sanded down, and completely rearranged. Controller halves were mounted on the sides, and a screen from an iPod dock was inserted at the front. All of this was – quite literally – fixed with hot glue, tape, and duct tape.

How well does the DIY Xbox-Portable actually work? James Channel documents all the steps in a roughly 30-minute video on YouTube that shows the entire creation process – from the first case cut to the moment when the console actually powers up.

If you want to take a detailed look at the composition and the components, you can do so best directly on JamesChannel:

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EA FC 26: Best talents for CB – Center-backs with career potential

Julian Schröder 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

You need strong CB talents in the EA FC 26 career mode? Then we have strong center-backs with potential for you.

This is what talents bring in the career mode: In the career mode of EA FC 26 you take over a club of your choice or create your own. To lead it to the top, you need strong players.

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

The center-backs secure the center in front of your goal. Ideally, no one should get past them. They are often tall to assert themselves with headers or separate the opposing attackers from the ball with tackles.

However, a bit of speed is also required, as the opposing offense will repeatedly try to outrun your CBs.

Why talents? They are cheaper than established stars, but can become such thanks to their potential. You just have to use and train them correctly in the career mode of EA FC 26. If you succeed, you can:

use them as regular players
or sell them for profit

In the lists below, you will first find the CBs with the highest potential, and in a second list, the cheapest CB talents with high potential.

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EA FC 26 shows many changes for the career mode that provide more dynamics

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Best center-back talents in EA FC 26 with the highest potential

This is the center-back list: Here you will find the CB talents under 23 years old with the highest potential. Note: These can also include young, but already established players who cost more.

Player	Age	Overall Rating	Potential	Position	Market Value
Dean Huijsen	20	82	89	CB	56 million
Jorrel Hato	19	78	89	CB, LB	29 million
Piero Hincapié	23	83	89	CB, LB, LM	52 million
Willian Pacho	23	86	89	CB	83 million
Jorthy Mokio	17	70	89	CB, LB, CDM, CM	3.8 million
Pau Cubarsí	18	82	88	CB	40.5 million
Castello Lukeba	22	80	88	CB, LB	44.5 million
Finn Jeltsch	18	72	87	CB	5 million
Murillo	22	83	87	CB	47.5 million
Luka Vušković	18	72	87	CB	5 million

Cheap center-back talents in EA FC 26 under 10 million market value

These are the cheap CB talents: Here we present 10 players who are quite cheap and do not exceed a market value of 10 million. These can especially help you at the beginning of the career, when the budget is still a bit tighter.

Player	Age	Overall Rating	Potential	Position	Market Value
Jorthy Mokio	17	70	89	CB, LB, CM, CDM	3.8 million
Finn Jeltsch	18	72	87	CB	5 million
Luka Vušković	18	72	87	CB	5 million
Pietro Comuzzo	20	74	86	CB	9.5 million
Yarek Gąsiorowski	20	73	85	CB, LB	7 million
Pau Navarro	20	70	85	CB, RB, CM	3.6 million
Jan-Carlo Simić	20	70	85	CB	3.6 million
Santiago Mouriño	23	74	85	CB, RB, RM	8.5 million
Lennon Miller	18	71	85	CB, CDM, CM, CAM	4.3 million
Josh Acheampong	19	70	85	CB, RB, CDM, RM	3.6 million

Which talents are you getting for your team? Are you betting on established players or are you rather developing young candidates into world stars? Let us know in the comments. If you are 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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Season 3 of Solo Leveling will reveal Jin-woo’s new form that makes him the second strongest fighter in the anime

Jasmin Beverungen 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A continuation of the Anime of Solo Leveling has not yet been confirmed. Here, protagonist Jin-woo would receive his greatest power-up, which he gets throughout the entire story.

Warning, Spoiler: We reveal details about one of the upcoming arcs from Solo Leveling here. This includes power-ups and enemies.

What kind of power-up is it? Sung Jin-woo must face the Shadow Monarch Ashborn during his adventures. He is also known as the King of the Dead and is one of the strongest fighters in Solo Leveling. Since Sung Jin-woo has taken the path of the Shadow Monarch throughout his quests, this leads to an interesting battle.

Thanks to his overwhelming abilities, Jin-woo manages to defeat Ashborn. The Shadow Monarch sees his own inheritance in Jin-woo and subsequently grants him his black heart. As a result, he receives ten times the amount of mana he needs to summon and control the shadow army.

Additionally, Jin-woo becomes nearly immortal, as he can now also resurrect himself. His abilities also reach their maximum potential. So it is the strongest power-up that Jin-woo has ever received.

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New action game based on the hit anime Solo Leveling reminiscent of Hades

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A foe still stands above Sung Jin-woo

Who is stronger? Although Sung Jin-woo now seems like the ultimate fighting machine, there is still one person above him whose level Jin-woo has to reach first. The final antagonist of Solo Leveling, Antares, stands above the hero with his powers.

What makes Antares so strong?

Antares can transform into a massive dragon, making attacks against him ineffective. With an energy beam, he causes pure destruction and with his aura, he paralyzes already weak opponents.

It is possible that Jin-woo will become even stronger and one day defeat the final opponent. However, he will not receive such a powerful boost again like from the black heart over time. Thus, he must train in finesse to defeat the final boss.

When will he receive the power-up? Jin-woo receives his power-up in the Double-Dungeon arc. That would be the next arc, which will likely be seen in Season 3. Unfortunately, there is still no new information on whether and when Season 3 will finally be released.

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Twitch streamer HandOfBlood releases new game on Steam, securing 3 spots in the top sellers

Alexander Mehrwald 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Twitch streamer HandOfBlood has just released a new game, and it seems to be well received, as he found it shortly thereafter already among the bestsellers – even in 3 places.

What kind of game did HandOfBlood release? The game in the bestsellers is Deadly Days: Roadtrip, developed by Pixelsplit and published under HandOfBlood’s publisher Sidekick Publishing. It was released on September 22, 2025, for Steam in Early Access and is described on the Steam page as a “bullet hell fever dream with inventory management kick”.

You have to continuously choose your routes on your namesake road trip and can unlock not only a ton of loot but also various characters. You will face huge zombie hordes and manage your items in your backpack to ensure their effects complement each other well, thereby building your perfect builds.

As HandOfBlood shared via x.com, the game quickly reached 1st place on the German bestseller list on Steam and even secured 2 more places. It seems the title is also well received by its players.

Here you can get a first impression in the trailer:

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Deadly Days: Roadtrip zeigt sein actionreiches und buntes Gameplay im Trailer auf der gamescom 2025

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A fever dream conquers the bestsellers

What places were secured by Deadly Days: Roadtrip? Besides the first place on the German bestseller list, the title also climbed to places 8 and 10 with the supporter bundle and the bundle with the first title “Deadly Days” (see x.com).

Although the titles slipped down a few places after just 2 more hours (see x.com), all three variations still remain in places 3, 14, and 20 in the top 20 of the German list (as of September 23, 2025, 10:15 AM, see Steam).

This allows the game to currently surpass titles like Dying Light: The Beast, Borderlands 4, or Battlefield 6 in Germany – for a short time, Deadly Days: Roadtrip even challenged Counter-Strike 2 for its place (see x.com). Worldwide, the game is currently ranked 22nd (as of September 23, 2025, 10:20 AM, see Steam).

What do players say about it? This ranking is also reflected in the existing reviews on the platform. “Deadly Days: Roadtrip” currently has around 395 reviews, of which 93% are positive (as of September 23, 2025, 10:20 AM). This gives the game a “Very Positive” Steam rating.

In the reviews on Steam and on x.com, players mainly praise the versatility and the game loop, which makes them crave for more quickly. The performance is particularly criticized, as some players seem to have issues with crashes.

Many are excited about HandOfBlood’s ranking and praise the game and its achievement. As Cartmans_Mutter explains via Steam in the reviews, the game feels “as if someone forgot Mad Max and a gas station salami in a car at 35 degrees and then distilled it into a video game,” and that is a good thing.

Since the game is still in Early Access, several updates and patches are expected to provide improvements and novelties. An official roadmap should be available soon.

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Already with the announcement of the game, Twitch streamer HandOfBlood caused a stir. He used gamescom 2025 to hijack a stream and present his game – but not without first expressing his “discontent” with a low rating of his previous game: Twitch streamer HandOfBlood hijacks Gamescom stream, complains about too low rating, immediately announces his new game

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Your knife builds in Borderlands 4 will soon be weaker, but first the developers want to improve something else

Christos Tsogos 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Borderlands 4 there are currently countless builds with a specific component that makes them absurdly powerful: a throwing knife. The developers are aware of this and want to nerf your gadget as well, but first they have other plans.

What is so broken about the throwing knives? Since the release of Borderlands 4, there has been a new weapon type in the shooter: throwing knives. At first, this new gadget type seems rather boring and weak, but if you get the right roll from Jakobs, you can annihilate any boss in just a few seconds with the right builds – this is impressively shown, especially by a build from Vex.

One might think this would not matter in a PvE game, but the developers of Borderlands 4 believe that this is not how it should be. They plan to nerf exactly these knife builds, but before that happens, you can still take a breath.

We also discussed the infamous throwing knife in our video:

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Als Kammerjäger greift man in Borderlands 4 am besten zum Wurfmesser

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Weak should become stronger first

What do the developers have in mind? The Creative Director of Borderlands 4, Graeme Timmins, has published a statement on X regarding the current situation of the shooter. In it, the developer talks about the current knife meta – they are aware of it, but they do not want to respond with a nerf just yet.

The current plan aims first to strengthen builds, skills, and also gear to provide fans with more alternatives. For vault hunters, this is a positive sign, as nerfs are often rolled out first before buffs are implemented in gaming – Helldivers 2 (at release) and Destiny 2 (still current) are good examples of this.

What do fans think of the plan? They celebrate how Borderlands 4 is addressing the build issue and hope that the developers continue in this way – they also mention aspects like weapons that still need improvement. Here’s what can be heard on X:

“That’s the right decision! Thank you for focusing on the buffs first!” – @NateGatsby
“With all due respect, the weapons of ‘The Order’ and ‘Ripper’ need some fundamental changes. They are not usable in their current state. No real reward for charging [the fire mode].” – @RabidPickle
“As someone who comes from Destiny 2, I just want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU. I love BL4 and haven’t had a chance to really enjoy the knife, and D2 -> I’m used to everything fun being nerfed into the ground before I can even play with it.” – @pitofsuccess
“This is a super good approach. People can really have fun in PvE, and when other things are too strong, they can be toned down to fit the game. I can really get behind that.” – @sturdybones

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Is there a date for a new patch? Not yet. The team is currently working hard on additional features and improvements for Borderlands 4, including an FOV slider for consoles. Recently, a patch was released that improved stability and gameplay. More patches are to follow, but when exactly that will happen is still unknown.

We will keep you updated and report on the latest patches of the loot shooter. Until then, feel free to browse through our guides and see how you can become even more powerful. Here is the overview: Borderlands 4: All guides, tips, and lists in overview

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Death Stranding is getting its own anime, but fans of Hideo Kojima might be disappointed by one detail

Christoph Waldboth 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Death Stranding has already received a sequel in video game form; now an own Anime will follow soon. A first trailer has now been released, showcasing impressions from the film. There is, however, a bitter pill for fans of mastermind Hideo Kojima.

What kind of film is this? On September 23, 2025, Kojima Productions announced a new film during their 10th anniversary. It is supposed to be an anime produced by the Japanese studio ABC Animation. The film is set in the universe of Death Stranding, the video game series that just received a sequel this year.

The working title is Death Stranding Mosquito, but it may change during production. Simultaneously with the announcement, a first trailer was released, which you can see below:

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The game Death Stranding becomes an anime – Watch the first trailer here

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Return to a Dark World

What does the trailer show? As usual with productions from Hideo Kojima, everything is a bit vague and mysterious. Initially, the 2:15 minute long trailer shows a man floating underwater with a sore growing on his mouth.

He discovers a second man in the water, who strongly resembles the couriers from the video game due to his clothing – a character like the one played by Norman Reedus. The first man then swims towards the second.

In the next, longer scene, the two face each other, and a fight begins. Raw action is displayed, with punches and kicks that seem, as in many anime, more impactful than they probably should be, but still feel grounded.

Finally, the two men run towards each other and wrestle – the trailer ends shortly after.

What is there to know about the film? What exactly Death Stranding Mosquito is about is still unknown. Fans hoping that Hideo Kojima himself would direct will be disappointed. Contrary to what fans might expect, he is stepping back in this regard and only taking on the role of producer.

The screenplay is by Aaron Guzikowski, an American author known for writing Prisoners. Directed by Hiroshi Miyamoto. This is surprising since Kojima is known as a big film fan. Almost all of his games thrive on cinematic presentation and contain long, movie-like cutscenes. The record still belongs to the ending of Metal Gear Solid 4 with a 71-minute sequence.

It is unclear why Kojima is not directing the anime himself and finally making a film. A possible reason could be his work on the next game OD. That one also awaits with cinematic elements.

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How is the trailer received? If you look at the comments under the trailer on YouTube, the mood is mostly positive. People are excited that Death Stranding is not limited to games. User bluetigergaming summarizes: “I am a fan of the idea of expanding the Death Stranding universe with films and series because it looks pretty cool”.

Particular praise is given for the action displayed and the style of the animations. The drawings appear dark and hand-drawn, actually combining 2D with 3D elements. User mork2972 mentions: “The CG anime actually looks pretty good. The hatching and blurring are all top-notch!”

When the anime will be released is still unknown. However, the first trailer already makes one crave more, and we can be curious about what Kojima and his team have planned regarding Death Stranding. What do you think about it? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Kojima himself is a special director in many ways, including this: A legendary developer has trained skills to create better games – If he used them, he would probably end up in prison

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After 6,000 hours, a player finds the rarest item from Path of Exile 2 and sells it immediately

Cedric Holmeier 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2 a player found the rarest item and immediately sold it again. For the item, he even gave up his good ranking.

Who is it about? The Reddit user XanAteA shared his success with the community. He had just gotten up and was playing some Path of Exile 2 while enjoying his morning coffee. It was already the 18th or 19th day after the league start, he says.

He had leveled his character as a solo player in the “Solo-Self-Found” league. This means he can only find his items and cannot join any groups with others. Moreover, trading with other players is prohibited.

In Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor, the professional has reportedly spent a total of 6,000 play hours. Accordingly, he casually completed some maps in the morning to improve his character. He hoped for good drops – and he would get them.

Here you can see the trailer for the current season of Path of Exile 2:

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Path of Exile 2 shows Season 2 in the new trailer, brings Act 4 and 3 interludes into play

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An item that changes everything

What did the player get? The player took down a group of enemies and suddenly among all the drops lay the Mirror of Kalandra. The rarest and most valuable currency item in Path of Exile 2. So rare that the player had never seen the loot piece drop in 6,000 play hours.

The mirror is the most valuable and rarest currency item in the game because its effect is so powerful. With it, almost any item in the game can be doubled. Thus, one can create a copy of the best weapon in the game and thereby double its worth.

In Path of Exile 2, the Mirror of Kalandra is even rarer than in the predecessor because there are no mirror fragments to farm a Mirror of Kalandra gradually.

What did the player do with the item? For the player, the plan changed now. First, he waved goodbye to his top ranking in the “Solo-Self-Found” league. At that point, he claimed he was ranked 10th or 11th. He migrated his character to the “normal” league, in which he is then allowed to trade the mirror.

By migrating his character to another league, he loses his place in the ranking. Upon arriving in the new league, he immediately sold the mirror to the highest bidder and received 810 Divine Orbs in exchange. With the money, he then bought some of the best items in the game to equip his character.

His alter ego should now be strong enough to take down any boss in the game without problems. Reddit user Grunvagr instills hope in the player: Maybe now, with some luck, he might even find another mirror.

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Finding a mirror in Path of Exile 2 is great luck, immediately leading to wealth for one’s character. The value of the mirror decreases quickly due to the new seasons, so one should either use it or sell it promptly, as the player did.

Many players have – some with even more play hours than the Reddit user – still not found a single Mirror of Kalandra to this day. If you want to try to find and use a specimen yourself, this guide will help you: Path of Exile 2: Find and use Mirror of Kalandra

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New MMORPG on Steam was 8 years in the making, now launched disastrously because the developers want too much money

Karsten Scholz 23. September 2025 Reading time 4 minutes

The launch of a new superhero MMORPG on Steam was the dreaded crash landing. The reviews are as disastrous as the player numbers are low.

Which game is it about? Ship of Heroes finally launched on Steam on September 22, 2025, after 8 years of development (as claimed by the developers) and several delays. Recent signs already indicated a stormy launch:

There were repeated difficulties with the approval process by Valve
The previously announced pricing model with full price (58.99 Euro) and monthly subscription faced a lot of criticism in the community
On Reddit, reports accumulated on launch day that the developers were deleting critical posts in the Steam forums – some critics were even labeled as “trolls” by the developers

While it’s refreshing that the developers of Ship of Heroes bypass typical service revenue sources like microtransactions and in-game shops, many players feared that, based on the shown screenshots and trailers, the quality of the game might not justify a full price plus subscription.

Here is the new launch trailer for Ship of Heroes:

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Ship of Heroes: Neuer Trailer zum Superhelden-MMORPG stimmt euch auf den Launch ein

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“This makes me deeply sad”

How was the launch? As catastrophic as feared. Due to the enormous entry barrier (from the high purchase price), hardly anyone ventured onto the servers. According to steamdb.info, there were 100 people online at peak.

The reviews on Steam show that fears have been confirmed. The 25 reviews so far are 28 percent positive (therefore “mostly negative”). Under the new launch trailer on YouTube, an interested player asks why the ratings are so negative. The response of a developer:

There are a lot of Homecoming trolls who are just out to sabotage us and trying to harm us with bad reviews.

With “Homecoming,” the developer likely refers to the similarly named private server for City of Heroes, which received official permission from NCsoft last year for operation. Ship of Heroes strongly resembles the superhero MMORPG from 2004 in many aspects.

However, what stands out when reading the current opinions on Steam is that players who have been looking forward to Ship of Heroes for years often write, wishing the developers success, and are now giving thumbs down for various reasons.

Meralux writes on Steam: “This makes me deeply sad. So many years in development and it looks worse, feels worse, and is worse designed than the game it should be a superior version of. The engine is really terrible, the controls are clunky, the AI synchronization sounds terrible, and the icons look like a high school project. […] I really wanted this game to be a success, but stay far, far away from it.”
mistrblond complains on Steam: “I like the game, to be honest, but it’s not worth 60 dollars. I bet if it cost 20 dollars, they would have thousands of players right now. We need a game like this, but we need our money more right now.”
stefanw1337 explains on Steam: “I had long contact with the developers and tried to help. The new version is now a bit better, even if it’s hard to imagine that it was worse before. […] They should re-market it as Early Access in my opinion and not require a subscription for now. […] I see a HUGE potential here. I like the setting and the ‘world’.”

What does the MeinMMO community think? Under our news about the pricing model of Ship of Heroes, some exciting opinions from our readers have emerged. MathError writes:

– “I would advise anyone not to pay the 60 euros + 15 euros subscription. I was able to sneak a peek into the Closed Beta (the last one before the launch). It’s not worth the price, the NPCs use AI voices (of the bad kind), the graphics and gameplay feel like a mod for Second Life or something. I advise everyone to wait.”

T4nnenhirsch explains:

– „This is the first time I’ve read about the game here and watched the trailer on Steam.
What a shame for the indie team and their ambitions and efforts, but the video wouldn’t even motivate me to try it if it were f2p.”

What is being praised? In the few positive reviews, players praise especially the numerous options in character creation, the graphics, and the nostalgic gaming experience that reminds of City of Heroes.

Keromor writes on Steam: “The game looks quite good, the voice acting is partly okay, it definitely has potential and clearly reminds me of my time with COH/COV many years ago. The price to support the development of the game or the monthly fee does not bother me… I will support them for a while and see how it develops.”
dreamwalker246 sees it similarly in their review on Steam: “A fun and nostalgic nod to City of Heroes, with a pinch of indie awkwardness. […] The character creation options are diverse. […] The graphics are decent. […] Characters seem to look better than the environments. The performance is great. The housing is extensive.”

The developers of Ship of Heroes seem to have at least achieved one of their goals: to offer fans a new MMORPG in the style of City of Heroes, thus without major Marvel or DC licenses, but with many character options and superpowers.

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You can also expect missions for groups of up to 10 players, 60-player raids, crafting, and a housing system. Except for the two raids, you should be able to complete all content solo as well. If you want to team up with other players, you have to use chat or other social channels. The developers consciously refrain from an automated dungeon finder.

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Pokémon GO announces 2 new dragon monsters that are not so easy to obtain

Paul Kutzner 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the next event has been announced. This not only brings you 2 new monsters to the game, but also comes with an increased shiny chance for 2 more monsters.

What kind of event is this? The Harvest Festival 2025 has been announced for Pokémon GO. It will start on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM and end on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

Included are various wild monsters, bonuses, an increased shiny chance for 2 monsters, as well as 2 new dragon evolutions.

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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer

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Even more apples!

What new monsters are there? With the start of the event, you can evolve Applin for the first time into its previously unreleased forms in Pokémon GO. You can evolve the monster into Dipplin and also into Hydrapple. Both monsters have the types Grass and Dragon.

While Hydrapple is an evolution of Dipplin in the main series games, you can currently evolve both monsters directly from Applin in Pokémon GO. The two monsters are part of the previous evolutions of Applin.

To obtain Dipplin, you need a Applin, 200 Appin candies, and 20 syrupy apples that will be unlocked in the game during the event. For Hydrapple , you also need an Applin as well as 400 candies of the monster. Additionally, you must catch 7 dragon Pokémon while having Applin as your buddy.

Since Applin and the apple items without moss lures can be very difficult to obtain, it may take some time to get the two new evolutions.

What bonuses are there in the event? The chance of finding apples at PokéStops with moss lures is increased during the event. Additionally, the candies you obtain by using Pinap Berries and Silver Pinap Berries will also be doubled during the event. Applin can also appear in the wild during the event.

The 3 bonuses should help you at least within the event to obtain apples and Applin candies more quickly.

Furthermore, the shiny chance for Pumpkaboo and Smoliv will be increased. You can find both monsters, along with Miltank, Applin, and Combee, in the wild during the event.

Other contents of the event: There will be field research in the event, where you can get Pokémon encounters with Pumpkaboo, Applin, and Smoliv. Collector challenges are also part of the event. Here you can receive a moss lure module, stardust, and juicy apples.

For $4.99 (approximately 5 €), you can also purchase a limited research. This will give you double the duration of moss lure modules during the event, as well as an increased chance of obtaining berries at PokéStops. Additionally, for completing the research, you will receive 30 Silver Pinap Berries, 3 moss lure modules, and encounters with Applin.

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Palworld is in a legal dispute with Nintendo, yet still releases a new game on Steam that poses competition to Pokémon again

Jasmin Beverungen 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Palworld announced a new spin-off on Steam set in the world of colorful monsters. The timing of the announcement could hardly be more inappropriate.

What kind of game is this? The developer team at Pocketpair announced Palworld: Palfarm. This is not a survival game with catching mechanics, but a cozy farming game.

Along with the Pals, you will build your own Palfarm. You grow ingredients which you can then use to create dishes. Meanwhile, you collect materials to expand your farm.
The Pals retain the special abilities they have in the game. This includes skills such as watering plants.
With gifts, you can strengthen your relationships with the Pals and the human inhabitants of the island. It might even lead to a wedding.
Hostile Pals may occasionally attack your farm, which you will then need to defend.
As in Palworld itself, there will be an online co-op. You can design your farm together with your friends.

Many of the points are reminiscent of the original Palworld. New, however, is the marketplace where you can sell your grown plants. In return, you can buy seeds from other residents and Pals.

In the trailer, you can see some of the mentioned features. Unfortunately, it is still unknown when exactly the game will be released. Nonetheless, the timing of the announcement is a bit delicate.

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Palworld: Palfarm – Neues Farming-Spiel mit Pals erinnert an Stardew Valley

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Palworld follows in the footsteps of Nintendo

Why is it bad right now? Nintendo has filed a patent infringement lawsuit along with the Pokémon Company. The company has registered a patent regarding the game mechanics of summoning characters and letting them fight against others. The patent has even been officially granted now. A ruling is still pending.

In addition, Nintendo unveiled its new game Pokopia just a few weeks ago. It is also a farming sim where you gather resources and build a settlement. Only, here no Pals help, but Pokémon.

Also, under the official YouTube video, some viewers have noticed this. Some joke that there will soon be a patent for farming and that this is a “legendary dispute.”

What a fan also notices: The text boxes are very similar to those in Animal Crossing. Other aspects also recall Nintendo’s cozy game, in which players move to an island or a town and gather materials to craft furniture.

Fans believe that this could lead to another legal dispute. However, it remains to be seen how the announcement will influence current events.

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The approval of the new patent is considered controversial. A lawyer believes that the approval is a “painful failure of the US patent system.” You can find his reasoning on MeinMMO: Lawyer comments on the dispute between Nintendo and Palworld, finds the approval of the new patent “highly unusual”

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A shotgun in Borderlands 4 gives you progress for every weapon challenge: Here’s how to find it

Dariusz Müller 23. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Borderlands 4 there are challenges for the different weapon categories. With a shotgun, these challenges are very easy.

What are the weapon challenges about? In Borderlands 4 you can complete various weapon challenges. The challenges require you to kill a specific number of enemies with an assault rifle, for example.

By completing a challenge, you earn experience points and Eridium, sometimes also skins. The challenges come in several stages. The required number of kills increases with each stage.

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Perfect weapons to complete the weapon challenges

What kind of shotgun is this? The legendary shotgun Armored Bod has the legendary perk “All-Arounder”, making it count not only as a shotgun but also as an assault rifle, sniper rifle, pistol, and SMG.

This means you can easily complete all challenges of the different weapon types with the Armored Bod and save a lot of time – after all, a kill counts directly as progress for all weapon types.

Is the shotgun good? Yes, as the legendary perk suggests, the Bod is a true jack-of-all-trades. Since it counts as every weapon type, it benefits from many stat boosts that you might have on your upgrade slot or class mods.

If your upgrade increases pistol damage by 30% and your class mod increases SMG fire rate by 40%, both will be applied to the shotgun – even if it is not really a pistol or SMG.

Additionally, the Armored Bod deals kinetic damage, making it equally effective against any health bar and showing no weaknesses, as the element table reveals.

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