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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  1. Tagesschau
  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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  2. Reddit
  3. Spielerhandbuch (2024)

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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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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5 million people saw the new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but the judgment of fans is harsh

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 presents its multiplayer in a new trailer. This trailer reaches a million audience, but the judgment of long-time fans is ruthless.

What kind of trailer is this?

  • Activision released a new trailer for the multiplayer of the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on the official YouTube channel of the CoD series on September 22.
  • The trailer is 2:40 minutes long and aims to showcase real gameplay, as the developers emphasize right at the beginning.
  • The trailer also announced the launch of the Open Beta of Black Ops 7, which will take place in early October.

You can watch this trailer here:

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 zeigt erstes Gameplay aus dem Multiplayer-Modus

Too little new and yet hardly anything of its own

How is the trailer received? The new Black Ops doesn’t have to worry about lack of reach: The trailer records over 5 million views on YouTube after about a day (as of September 23, 11:45 AM).

The reactions to the trailer, however, are quite bad: The trailer only gets about 26,000 likes and more than 38,000 dislikes on YouTube. Frustration mainly comes from long-time fans who grew up with CoD.

What do fans say about the trailer? In the comments on the video, some reasons for the disappointment of many fans can be found.

  • “I bought this game 12 years ago,” writes YouTube user GreasyYuan, criticizing that the new part is too close to Black Ops 2. His comment has over 4,700 likes, so many fans likely feel similarly.
  • EvilEjXD is even more critical: “This trailer confirmed that call of duty has no identity anymore.”

Moreover, many old fans simply have no more anticipation:

  • “deadass don’t think i’ve ever felt this apathetic towards a trailer for anything before. i feel absolutely nothing.” (intrcvrted)
  • “I remember when Call of Duty trailers used to give me goosebumps. Those days are long gone.” (rustyc)
  • “this has to be the first time a trailer made me feel nothing. No excitement, no anger, just nothing.” (foxloaf2786)

Already with the gameplay reveal trailer of Black Ops 7, which Activision released in August 2025, there was much criticism from the community. Many comments on YouTube mentioned that the trailer is the best advertisement for the big competitor Battlefield 6.

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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 Caroline Fuller 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

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 Cedric Holmeier 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

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 Dariusz Müller 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 Christoph Waldboth 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.”

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The post from James Gunn on Instagram.

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 Benedict Grothaus 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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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 Benedikt Schlotmann 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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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

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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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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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