Borderlands 4: Best Harlowe Build for the Start – Skill Tree Overview

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

Do you want to play Harlowe in Borderlands 4? Here is an interesting build to get into the game with a lot of damage.

Harlowe is the “Gravitar”. She is a technician with a Maliwan background, and that makes her enemies feel it too.

With her various gadgets, Harlowe is quite versatile when it comes to dealing damage. Like the other Vault Hunters, she also has three skill trees and action skills that you can upgrade.

However, it can be quite overwhelming at the beginning. In which direction should you skill Harlowe? YouTuber Moxsy has an answer: The content creator was able to invest 150 hours in Borderlands 4 before the game’s release and tried out various builds.

In doing so, he also found one for Harlowe that is well suited for the start of the game. We will briefly summarize it for you here.

Update from September 17, 2025: We have structurally adjusted the post.
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Harlowe build with high damage to quickly eliminate many enemies

Moxsy focuses on the CHROMA accelerator from the “Creative Boosts” skill tree. This ability fires an “unstable energy orb” that distributes cryo damage to nearby enemies. Upon pressing a button, the orb then explodes and deals heavy radiation damage.

This ability is what the content creator relies on and also structures his skill tree to deal a lot of radiation and cryo damage with the Chroma accelerator. Additionally, the build leverages Harlowe’s “Entanglement” ability. If she hits enemies with the action skill, they become “entangled” and share damage with other entangled enemies. This way, you can quickly take down many foes.

You can watch Moxsy’s video here. We summarize the skill distribution for you below. In the video, you will also see weapons, specializations, and gear that match the build.

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The build aims to deal a lot of damage. The first 27 levels look as follows:

  • The first 5 points go into the passive skill “Operational Prototype.” This increases action skill damage.
  • The upgrade “Neutron Catch” is chosen next. This upgrade stores part of the damage caused by the energy orb and transfers it as bonus radiation damage to Harlowe’s weapon. According to Moxsy, this is one of the key points of the build.
  • The next five points go into “Elemental.” This passive skill increases Harlowe’s elemental and status effect damage.
  • Then 5 points into “Test Subjects.” Here the action skill cooldown is decreased when you inflict status effects on enemies.
  • 5 points into Poisoned Sun: Increased radiation damage and radiation chance.
  • 3 points into Chain Reactor to distribute additional radiation damage.
  • 3 points into Splitter to fire additional radiation arrows when you damage irradiated or entangled enemies.
  • Final point: Demon Core. This skill adds radiation arrows to the unstable energy orb. When Harlowe “entangles” enemies with her ability, they will suffer radiation damage as long as the action skill is active.
  • Dirty Bomb: Enemies suffer a radiation explosion when irradiated.

At level 27, the build looks as follows:

  • The next 5 points go into “Make Extraordinary” from the skill tree “Make the Most of Every Day.” This way, you increase your skills’ crit chance.
  • Back to the Creative Boosts tree. 5 points into “One in Mind” – this may entangle more enemies.
  • 1 point into “Breaking the Ice” – every damage from your Chroma Accelerator becomes cryo damage. This way, you convert some of your radiation damage to the Cryo element to damage more shields.
  • 5 points into Mechanical Brilliance. This stacks your skill damage.
  • 5 points into “Radiant Future” from the “Make the Most of Every Day” tree. This provides increased fire rate when activating the action skill.
  • 1 point into “Wave Effect”: every entangled enemy that dies through Harlowe entangles another enemy.

With these skills, you build a setup that is well-suited for both mobs and bosses.

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Harlowe is a powerful Vault Hunter who is very well suited for starting the game. However, our MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller chose a different character: He started his Borderlands journey with the Forge Knight Amon. We have his build here for you: With this build for Amon, I played through Borderlands 4 solo.

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Diablo 4 receives even better items than the super-rare Mythics – and you might even be able to buy them with luck

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 35 minutes

The developers of Diablo 4 have provided insight into Season 10, which starts in September. While there will be no new Mythic Uniques, the new items can actually be even better. We summarize the highlights from the patch notes for Patch 2.4.0 for you.

During the recent “Campfire Chat” livestream on September 16, 2025, Blizzard offered a glimpse into the new season. Season 10 starts on September 23, 2025 and brings new content to Diablo 4:

  • “Hellish Chaos” is the theme of the season, and it revolves around chaos. There will be chaos powers that enhance and affect your builds.
  • The hell hordes are getting an update, where plenty of goblins can spawn. Additionally, there will be a “smaller version” of the hell hordes that you can use even at early levels.
  • Bosses no longer have immunity phases; instead, they will build a shield at certain points during the fight.

On top of that, there will be several new Uniques for the six classes – but not (only) in the usual way. And these new Uniques can actually be stronger than the coveted Mythic Uniques.

The new Chaos Uniques will be added to Season 10 with Patch 2.4.0. You can find the very detailed German patch notes on page 2 of the article.

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

“Target Farming” of Chaos Uniques is possible, but not the main idea

This is what the new Uniques are about: The new Chaos Armor is a stronger version of already existing Uniques. They drop for different item slots, creating new possibilities for builds and playstyles. However, you can only equip one version of a Unique and thus cannot combine the normal version with the Chaos version.

Game designer Aislyn Hall revealed that the team initially did play with the idea of allowing double versions at the same time. But that was simply “way too broken.”

In the livestream, game designer Charles Dunn explained that currently no changes have been made to the Mythic Uniques. In future seasons, they plan to adjust them, but the focus is now on the Chaos Uniques. His statement: “In some cases, Chaos Armor items are even better than Mythics – depending on the slot and build.”

Chaos Uniques drop with “Maxroll” and at least one major affix.
The “Fists of Fate” are also available as chest armor.

Where do I get the Chaos Uniques? You get the Chaos Uniques among other places in the Hell Hordes when you defeat the boss Bartuc. At Torment levels 3 and 4, Chaos Uniques drop guaranteed, while on Torment 1 and 2, there is a small chance. However, you cannot trade or swap the items with other players. As the graphics show, they are account-bound.

But with a vendor, according to Aislyn Hall, you have the chance to obtain Chaos Uniques. The game designer says: “You can go to the ‘Gambler’ and if you specifically look for a chest armor or whatever and just roll through, eventually a Chaos Armor will drop – and that will be in the chest slot. This way you can farm deliberately.”

However, the basic idea remains that drops should feel random and organic. Blizzard wants players to be surprised and feel that the world is alive.

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Even at the announcement, the Chaos Uniques generated excitement. Many players are looking forward to the new build options and the fresh dynamics that the items could bring to the game. Some even hope that the seasonal items will remain permanently in Diablo 4 because they could shake up the meta significantly. What Chaos Uniques will be available, you can find out here: Season 10 brings several new Uniques to Diablo 4, but differently than you think

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EA FC 26: How to recognize Walkouts during Pack Opening

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

With the start of EA FC 26, many packs are being opened and you are wondering how to recognize the strongest cards in Ultimate Team this year. On MeinMMO, we will tell you how to easily notice a Walkout in advance.

What are Walkouts in EA FC? Walkouts are referred to in Ultimate Team as players with a rating of at least 86. In the special pack animation, these professionals emerge behind their card (hence the name Walkout) and can be celebrated.

Especially at the beginning of EA FC, these cards are highly sought after because they are rarer and often more valuable than most other cards.

Starting from Tuesday evening (September 16, 2025), the first streamers will open countless packs and let their fans participate in the pack openings.

How to recognize a Walkout in FC 26? You can easily recognize a Walkout in FC 26. After you open the pack in the shop, the camera shows the left wall of the player tunnel from a distance on the right side. Then, the camera pans to the end of the player tunnel, where the star reveals himself in his silhouette.

A FC 26 Twitch Streamer EliasN97 points to the new Walkout pack animation for Ultimate Team
Twitch streamer EliasN97 points to the new Walkout animation.

After that, the camera zooms alternately onto different banners. The player’s attributes are displayed to you in the following order:

  • Position
  • Nation
  • League
  • Club

In the end, the card initially appears without a player image, but with stats and the PlayStyle+ (if available). Then the rating counts up, and finally, the full card along with image and rating appears. In the end, the pulled professional shows up and performs a celebration in front of his card.

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What other pack animations are there?

How do the other pack animations differ from the Walkout? In addition to the Walkout, there are also Board Players and regular Gold cards.

  • Board Cards (Rating 83 to 85): The camera zooms in the player tunnel immediately on the banner with the position; there is no distant camera angle on the player tunnel. Presentation of attributes is the same as for a Walkout.
  • Gold Cards (Rating 75 to 82): There is no player tunnel. The card appears immediately on the screen. Only the rating and player image show up a short time later.

Silver and Bronze cards do not receive any special animations like regular Gold cards up to rating 82.

How have the animations changed compared to FC 25? In FC 25, you initially saw the player tunnel from the front in the case of a Board Player or a Walkout. At the end of the tunnel, the silhouette of the player was visible for a relatively long time.

The silhouette of the player is only briefly visible in FC 26. The jerky camera perspectives, which gradually reveal attributes such as position, nation, league, and club, are similar to the predecessor.

Recognizing Walkouts is therefore as easy as it has ever been. It gets exciting when you pull special Walkouts like Icons, Heroes, Team of the Weeks, or other promo cards. As soon as we receive the first pictures here, we will add the appearance and recognition of such Walkouts. The biggest changes at the start for Ultimate Team in FC 26 have been thoroughly presented by EA: EA FC 26: Pitch Notes show dozens of new features – the most important changes at a glance

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Actor lands big job as the face of a video game, but this is mainly negative on Steam, now he worries about the future

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The flop of the Steam game MindsEye has been a disappointment not only for the players but also for the staff. While the over 300 developers who worked on the project for years had to face a setback, actors were also affected.

Who is it about? Alex Hernandez is an actor who was excited to become the face of the video game MindsEye. The third-person shooter focused on a cinematic and narrative single-player campaign full of shootouts and chases sounded really good on paper.

With Hernandez in the lead role of “Jacob Diaz,” a former soldier with a mysterious implant, the game was meant to thrive on the actor’s skills. However, in a new interview, Hernandez talks about the problems he faced due to the project.

Here you can see gameplay of MindsEye:

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The shooter ‘MindsEye’ shows first gameplay in the new trailer

MindsEye becomes a flop, with Hernandez as the face

How did the game become a flop? Right from the start of MindsEye, players were faced with major technical difficulties. There were countless bugs, glitches, and disastrous performance. Quickly, players felt as if they were playing a game in Early Access, even though they had paid 60 € for it.

To this day, MindsEye has only a rating of 37% positive reviews on Steam and is thus “mostly negative”. The subsequent patches have helped the game, but even the recent reviews show the title with only 50% positive ratings (as of 16.09.2025, 19:25 CEST).

Aside from the technical issues, the game was also torn apart content-wise by fans. Players complained about an empty open world, boring gameplay, and monotonous missions (via play3.de). All of this also affected Alex Hernandez.

What does the actor say about the flop? In a new interview with Frvr, Alex Hernandez spoke about the release of the game and how he experienced it as the face of the title. “It’s hard. I won’t pretend otherwise,” Hernandez said. Not only for himself, mind you, but “for the around 300 employees of Build A Rocket Boy. You think: ‘I hope this goes really well.’ I want them all to get a raise, have a huge party, and for this job to be the start of their careers.”

Although he claims to have developed a “pretty thick skin,” it was very tough for him. He explains in the interview:

It was two days full of ‘crap.’ Only because of the reactions, not because of the work itself… I thought: ‘I might never work in a game again.’

Because one of the dangers of being the face on the packaging is that people, rightly or wrongly, will associate all their opinions and, more importantly, their emotions regarding this game with my face…

My name is now associated with something that a lot of people perceive as pretty awful. And as an artist, as a person, as a gamer, that hurts, it’s incredibly painful.

Alex Hernandez in an interview with Frvr
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The painful experience that Hernandez had is always a risk for actors. During filming, it’s hard to tell whether a work will be a hit or a flop. Even the biggest stars experience something like this. So does Robert Downey Jr.: Marvel star Robert Downey Jr. is grateful for his biggest flop, it brought him back to earth

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Player has been running through Minecraft for 14 years to reach a special place, raising over 400,000 € for a good cause

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

A player has set himself an unusual challenge in Minecraft. For this, he has already spent 14 years and collected almost half a million US dollars.

What did the player need 14 years for? The journey of the player named KurtJMacs began on March 7, 2011. He set himself the goal of reaching the so-called “Far Lands” in Minecraft on foot and in survival mode.

The Far Lands are a legendary terrain glitch from Minecraft Beta 1.7.3. Starting at a distance of about 12,550,821 blocks from the starting point, the world generation began to calculate “incorrectly”. Instead of normal landscapes, huge, chaotic formations emerged: gigantic walls, deep chasms, and bizarre patterns that sprawled like an endless wall across the world.

On his YouTube channel, he shares his journey under the title “Minecraft Far Lands or Bust”. He has raised nearly $500,000 (equivalent to about €400,000) for charitable projects such as Child’s Play, Direct Relief, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society, and the Equal Justice Initiative.

He has published over 53 episodes of his series and regularly shares content with his community that showcases his journey. Now, after 14 years, he still has not reached his goal, but a watching YouTuber is firmly convinced: It will happen soon.

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Is the “magic point” about to be reached?

Why does the YouTuber believe KurtJMacs is close? As YouTuber AntVenom shares in his video, he is very certain that KurtJMacs will soon reach his goal. He is so sure because he has “calculated” and that, even though the player has rarely pressed the F3 key, which shows him his coordinates.

According to AntVenom, KurtJMacs only needs about 200,000 blocks more to reach the Far Lands. He calculated this based on how much time elapsed between pressing the F3 key and pressing it again, and how many blocks he must have traveled in that time according to his coordinates.

In his estimates, he comes to the conclusion that KurtJMacs still has about 24 hours of walking left. Since his episodes are all about 3 hours long, he believes that the player will finally reach his goal in episode 60.

In his opinion, the “magic point” will be reached soon, and KurtJMacs would thus have achieved “one of the greatest achievements in the entire Minecraft and gaming history”.

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Whether the player will actually reach his goal so soon after his years-long journey will be revealed very soon. Meanwhile, around 1000 players have set themselves a different goal and created a great story around their beloved game that is unparalleled: 1000 players create an amazing Minecraft story, has better intrigue than Game of Thrones

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Anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance announces its release, earlier than anyone thought

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has announced its release and is coming out even earlier than anyone expected.

What kind of MMORPG is this? Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is the reincarnation of the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol by Bandai Namco. For the subtitle “Star Resonance”, the new developers from Tencent have completely rebuilt the MMORPG. With a few exceptions, the game now only resembles the previous work visually.

In terms of style, Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is a theme park MMORPG that aims to impress with fast-paced dungeons, powerful world bosses, and a beautiful community system with housing and guilds.

If you want to play your character to the top, you can look forward to a master dungeon system similar to Mythic+ from World of Warcraft, which encourages many hours of dungeon grinding. However, before the grind can start, the game must first be released. Now the developers are revealing when that will be.

Here you can watch the trailer for Blue Protocol: Star Resonance:

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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance shows a mix of action and teamwork in the new trailer

From beta to release

When does the MMORPG start? The anime MMORPG was in closed beta in the West until September 8, 2025. Although the game has been available in China for some time, the developers wanted to test the localization of their version first.

The developers seemed satisfied with their work, as they have already set the release of their game for almost exactly one month later, on October 9, 2025. Interested players can already pre-register on the website playbpsr.com and benefit from some launch bonuses. That the game starts so early and without further delays after the beta was something hardly anyone expected.

How does the MMORPG play? MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier has already tested the new anime MMORPG in beta for 50 hours, and he finds:

Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has strengths and weaknesses. Those looking for a new MMORPG to play for up to 2 hours a day will be very happy here. The world is beautiful, and the characters and outfit designs really immerse you in the anime world.

On the negative side, there was a heavy pay-to-win scheme present in the beta. Whether it was gacha, trading with real money in the auction house, or battle passes and VIP systems, everything was there. There was also a certain degree of auto-combat and auto-navigation, which likely stemmed from crossplay with iOS and Android.

Nevertheless, as a free-to-play player, it was always possible to keep up in the game, and the game never set the bar so high that you would be left behind without spending money. However, those expecting the next World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, or Guild Wars 2 from Blue Protocol: Star Resonance will not find it. The target audience is players who want to achieve a lot with their limited time and for whom an MMORPG can also come to an end in a day.

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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is the only major release of a new MMORPG for the rest of 2025 in the West. If you’re interested in the game, you can already choose your class. With 8 classes, there should be something for everyone: All classes of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance presented: These are their strengths, weaknesses, and special features

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Popular game with superheroes and well-known voices coming soon to Steam and PS5, but not as you think

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Dispatch captivates with an unusual premise and drew players into its demo. The game now finally has a release date for Steam and PS5.

When and how will Dispatch be released? The first part of Dispatch is set to release on October 22, 2025, for PC and PS5. This will kick off the “superhero comedy strategy game” with the release of 2 episodes per week over a span of 4 weeks.

You won’t be able to play Dispatch in its entirety at launch, but instead, you will experience it like a series over a certain period. And there is a specific reason for this, says Creative Director Nick Herman:

“The episodic format makes it easy to dive into the story, keep track of it, and share it with friends. We want the release of Dispatch to be a ‘scheduled gaming’ experience, but with the weekly cadence of a TV show, rather than asking people to wait months between releases.”

You can also test the game on Steam in a demo that has been well received not just by us.

Or you can take a look at the trailer here:

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Dispatch – Trailer for the demo of the superhero game by former Telltale developers

As a former superhero at the desk

What kind of game is Dispatch? Dispatch is a wild mix that the developers describe as a “superhero workplace comedy where decisions matter.” You take on the role of former superhero Robert Robertson, who can no longer work as such and instead takes a desk job in a dispatch center.

You lead a team of former villains who are supposed to help citizens in emergencies. Emergency calls are answered, cats are rescued from trees, and thieves are caught – sometimes more successfully than others. You decide which team member goes on which mission while keeping an eye on their skills, abilities, and personalities.

You will also collect experience points and can upgrade your team. The game is filled with vulgar, sharp, and quirky humor, a charming comic art style, and well-known voice actors like Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright, and Laura Bailey. In the cinematic story, you will also have to make various decisions that change the course of the narrative.

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Dispatch was developed by AdHoc Studio, which consists of several former Telltale developers who have worked on games like “The Wolf Among Us” or notable spin-offs of Batman or The Expanse. Their ideas were so well received by some well-known individuals involved in the development of Dispatch that they are now planning the next game with them: The probably most famous streamers of Dungeons & Dragons are making their own game, revealing the studio behind it now

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A stylish game mixes Elden Ring with Dark and Darker, lets you test the beta directly on Steam

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

A new game on Steam promises heated battles against monsters, stunning graphics, and the thrill of losing everything if you fail in your journey through dangerous dungeons. We present to you Mistfall Hunters.

What is Mistfall Hunters? Mistfall Hunter is a PvPvE extraction RPG from a third-person perspective, developed by Bellring Games. Those who take a look at the latest trailer will notice similarities to Elden Ring and Dark and Darker, as the setting takes place in a dark fantasy world.

You take on the role of a Gyldenjäger, venturing into various dungeons, taking everything you can get your hands on, only to escape alive – if you are good enough, of course. Those who are unlucky will lose everything. The trailer gives you a closer look at what to expect in the game. If you’re still not convinced, you can participate in the beta.

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Mistfall Hunter auf Steam zeigt blutige Kämpfe, die an Elden Ring erinnern

Beta starts and you can participate and test

When does the beta start? The beta for Mistfall Hunter starts on September 16, 2025. How long it will last is still not entirely clear. To participate in the beta, you need to request access on Steam. Note that access is limited, and you should hurry if you want to participate.

What can I expect in Mistfall Hunter? You can choose one of the classes before your ventures, which can define your play style. There is a ranged fighter with a bow, a wizard, a cleric, a warrior, and a class with daggers for quick maneuvers.

Once you’ve chosen a class, you can decide between two weapons and combat styles and create your own build from over 10 skills. The more successful you become in your forays, the better items you will receive to become stronger.

Additionally, you can also play the game in co-op mode. Therefore, your choice of class is crucial, as this is the only way you can stand against tough opponents and other players – they want to defeat you and claim your loot.

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Is there already a release? Unfortunately not. According to Steam, the game is set to release in 2025, but when exactly this will happen is not known. To pass the time, you can play the beta and see for yourself how the game is. If you are looking for the best souls-like games instead? Then we have an exciting list for you: Here are the current 15 best alternatives to Dark Souls that are not from FromSoftware

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“Not really my thing” – German Twitch streamer declines appearance on TV show, does not want to be defined by his past

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Maximilian Schradin was invited by a German TV show for a cameo appearance, but he declined. The reason: He does not want to be confronted with his past anymore.

How did Maximilian Schradin become famous? Before Maximilian Schradin became a Twitch streamer about a year ago, he was regularly seen as a TV presenter. In the early 2000s, he hosted various call-in quiz shows, including on the TV channel 9Live.

These were quiz shows that posed seemingly simple tasks to encourage viewers to call in. These calls cost a cent per minute, which the callers had to pay.

Since Maximilian Schradin often had outbursts during the quiz shows because he seemed angry when no one guessed the answer, he drew a lot of attention.

Until 2011, Maximilian Schradin was primarily seen in these quiz shows before starting in teleshopping. He practiced teleshopping alongside his work as a referee until he finally took the plunge to Twitch in 2021. For about a year, he has been one of the biggest Twitch streamers in Germany.

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“The times are over”

Why does Maximilian Schradin decline the appearance? In a Twitch stream from September 10, 2025, Maximilian Schradin recounts that he was invited by TV Total for a cameo appearance. According to him, it was supposed to be a brief appearance in the style of the old call-in shows. A kind of “9Live revival”.

The Twitch streamer was to play himself in his old role as a TV presenter. However, he did not want to do that and refused live in the stream. A cameo appearance is “not really his thing” and he added: “The times are over” (source: twitch.tv from minute 00:23:58).

Maximilian Schradin is apparently interested in another type of appearance, but not like that. He concludes (source: twitch.tv from minute 00:24:50):

The joke is eventually played out. (…) Don’t invite Schradin to host a Hot Button, but invite Schradin because he makes cool content, cool interactions in live streams, and shapes cool projects on social media in the last two or three years (…)

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Due to his age (47), which is higher than the average of the most famous Twitch streamers (about 29 years), he is often seen as the “senior” in German Twitch, similar to MontanaBlack. This gives Maximilian Schradin a recognizable value, and the former TV presenter has found his place in German Twitch.

Apparently, he does not want to give this up anymore and does not want to deal extensively with his past. The chapter seems to be closed for Maximilian Schradin.

Recently, Maximilian Schradin held his first large live tour on Twitch. A big boat tour was planned for the finale, including the raising of a flag. However, this did not happen because the streamers were late: Twitch streamer celebrates first own tour live on Twitch, but the finale fails because he is late

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Players can defeat huge armies in Baldur’s Gate 3, but it is not possible to give a gold coin to a pleading mother.

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 impresses its players time and again with all the different possibilities in the game that Larian Studios has thought of, no matter how rare they may be. However, amidst all the attention to detail, a rather banal thing has been overlooked, which players find very disappointing.

What do players find so disappointing? In the third act of Baldur’s Gate 3, when you’ve already made it to the namesake city, you are quickly overwhelmed by the crowd of people and other races. The streets are filled with merchants, travelers, but also very poor people who crouch by the roadside.

Two of these poor NPCs are a mother and her child, who stand near the Heapside Beach and ask passersby for some gold. The mother says that she only needs a little gold to take care of her sick child, who seems very weak when you speak to it.

Unfortunately, players found out that there is no way in the game to help the mother and child with a small donation. Many in the community find that really disappointing, but it also makes them become creative.

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

Larian forgets a banal mechanic amidst all the diversity

How do players still want to help the needy? Players find it disappointing that certain NPCs with “simple” problems cannot be helped. In a Reddit-Post in the subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3, for example, a druid is mentioned who is worried about a small tree in the city, and the players would simply like to help him.

In exchange, the begging mother is also mentioned. Player Ripkord77 asks if there is any way to help her (via Reddit), which is denied by spacey_a: “Unfortunately, there is no way to help them that is recognized by the game. I find that disappointing. […] Normally, I secretly slip them some gold in their pockets and pretend they could buy a cure with it” (via Reddit).

What spacey_a means by that: By stealthily trying to pickpocket the target and opening the inventory of the robbed (or in this case “gifted”) person, you can place items from your own inventory into theirs. The mother won’t recognize it, but it seems to give the player some peace of mind.

Can the druid and his tree also be “helped” indirectly? So far, players have found no solution for the druid and his little tree. Even if you approach the druid as a druid yourself or with Halsin or Jaheira, there is no way to help. Nevertheless, players have ideas about why the tree is doing so poorly.

It is located right next to Mystic Carrion, an undead mummy that lets enough ghouls and corpses (or corpse parts) reside in the adjacent estate that could affect the health of the surrounding fauna (Atlas_Flynn via Reddit).

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Players find it quite disappointing from the comments that not all inhabitants of Baldur’s Gate can be helped. Meanwhile, Larian has considered nearly all possible actions of the player – even if they are actually impossible to achieve: One ending in Baldur’s Gate 3 you actually can’t reach, although it is in the game

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Player buys 14-year-old gaming PC for 84 euros and a simple update is almost enough to play modern titles

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A player buys an old gaming PC for 84 euros. With a new graphics card, he can get significantly more out of the hardware. However, that doesn’t change the fact that the PC is overall hopelessly outdated.

What did the player buy? In a Reddit post a user explained that he bought an old gaming PC for 100 US dollars. That is about 84 euros. He himself judges the age of the purchased PC by the age of the hardware, as the CPU installed originally appeared in 2009.

What hardware is in the PC?

  • Motherboard: Asus Rampage III Extreme
  • Processor: Intel i7 950
  • Graphics card: GT 750 Ti
  • RAM: 16 GB (DDR3)

Could one still play with the old hardware? The GT 750 Ti was released in 2014 and is not much younger than the installed Intel processor. From today’s perspective, no modern title can be played with it at high details anymore. In particular, in conjunction with the old CPU, which eventually limits a modern graphics card. For some e-sports titles like Counter-Strike or Dota 2, the hardware is still sufficient.

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Player replaces old graphics card with a used GTX 1070 Ti

What did the user do? In a further post on Reddit the user explained that he improved the computer with a simple upgrade: He replaced the GT 750 Ti with a GTX 1070 Ti, which he still had from a broken PC at home. You can find a used GTX 1070 Ti for about 100 euros on eBay or similar platforms. And all the older games that he can get running on the upgraded PC show reasonable FPS rates according to the user:

  • BeamNG, a car simulation, runs at normal settings with 60 FPS.
  • Rainbow 6, a shooter, runs at 66 FPS. Which part he plays, he does not mention.
  • American Truck Simulator even runs at 90 FPS.

How good is the GTX 1070 Ti compared to the GT 750? The GTX 1070 Ti is already a significant upgrade compared to the older GTX 750. This is shown by the YouTuber “IT in your Life” in a YouTube video. Here, the FPS count increases significantly compared to the GTX 750:

  • Metro Exodus: From 14 FPS to 77 FPS
  • Tom Clancy’s The Division 2: From 27 FPS to 121 FPS
  • Red Dead Redemption 2: From 26 FPS to 95 FPS

From this perspective, the change of the graphics card was a really sensible decision and has resulted in a significant FPS increase for the user.

Why can’t this be perfectly replicated? The CPU in the user’s computer is relatively old and eventually limits the performance of a fast graphics card. A CPU from 2009 simply lacks modern features that you can find in today’s processors. If an important feature is missing, some games may not even start.

To benefit long-term from the higher performance of the GTX 1070 Ti, the user would need a better CPU over the long term and would also have to replace the motherboard and RAM. And replacing old hardware with similarly old hardware is rarely worth it.

The player himself explained in a further post on Reddit that he ordered a graphics card and a new processor for 30 dollars each from AliExpress and is very curious about the improvements.

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One of the best survival games on Steam is finally coming to PS5, but you’ll need some patience

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Valheim has incredibly strong ratings on Steam and has been continuously developed for years. In 2026, the game is expected to be fully complete, meaning: it will celebrate its 1.0 release. Now the creators directly announce that Valheim will also be coming to the PS5, voiced by one of the most recognizable voices in gaming recently.

What kind of game is it?

  • In Valheim, you play a Viking who, after his death, is supposed to fight the enemies of Allfather Odin in the eponymous world Valheim.
  • Valheim comes with classic survival elements such as building and crafting, as well as a now significantly expanded combat system. Food is not necessary for survival, but provides strong buffs.
  • The survival game does without elaborate graphics and instead features a retro look. The focus is on exploring various biomes (including the sea!) and fighting against powerful bosses, through which you earn progress.

This is what Valheim has announced now: In the latest trailer, the developers show a small preview of Valheim in its complete release state. Just on September 9, a new update called “Call to Arms” was released, paving the way for the 1.0 version.

The trailer not only announces that Valheim will leave early access in 2026, the survival game will also be released on the PS5. Currently, it is only playable on PC, Mac, Linux, and Xbox. However, there is no specific date yet.

In the video, you can hear Neil Newbon, the voice actor of Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3. Newbon seems to be in demand at many studios right now, as he has helped a new sci-fi RPG find the right focus.

Before the release, the developers want to refine a few more features. The game is already rated “very positive” on Steam with 94% and has been one of the best survival games on the market since its surprising breakthrough in 2021.

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Der Trailer zum PS5-Release vom Survival-Hit Valheim

A lot of improvements on the way to the 1.0 release

Since the start of early access, the developers wanted to continuously polish their game to put it in an presentable state for the 1.0 version. A lot has happened since then that you might have missed:

Finally, Call to Arms fundamentally improved the combat system. There are new armors, weapons, and enemies, as well as the ability to improve your combat skills at a training dummy in your own base.

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Despite the unusual appearance, Valheim has sold over 12 million copies according to the publisher, and still has almost 50,000 peak players on Steam (according to steamcharts). Additionally, there are players on Xbox and soon on the PS5.

The survival game captivates with its mechanics, its story, and the many possibilities it offers. Maps are generated and provide variety for a fresh start. Furthermore, Valheim is fully geared towards PvE, and you can play in coop with up to 9 other players. And what might have made the game so well-known from the start: Valheim’s deadliest enemies are trees – no joke

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Borderlands 4: Best Class for Beginners – How to Easily Start in the Shooter

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

Borderlands 4 has various characters, but which one offers the best class for beginners? We took a look.

In Borderlands 4, you can use four different vault hunters to face the malevolent Time Warden:

  • Rafa
  • Vex
  • Amon
  • Harlowe

But before tackling the Time Warden, there are plenty of other challenges to master, enemies to defeat, weapons to collect, and skills to upgrade.

Borderlands is known for its fast-paced gameplay, various combat approaches, as well as hordes of enemies and sometimes tough bosses. This can be quite overwhelming for players who are not familiar with the Borderlands or shooter universe in general.

And even when playing co-op with people who may not play much, it can be helpful to start with an easier character.

That’s why we looked into: Which vault hunters are particularly suitable for beginners?

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The best class for beginners in Borderlands 4: Rafa and his turrets

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Borderlands 4 shows gameplay of the Exo-soldier Rafa

The Exo-Soldier Rafa is our first recommendation for getting into the game easily. His skill “Overdrive” is fairly straightforward: It increases your movement speed and your damage with all weapons once you activate an action skill.

For action skills, Rafa offers the “APOPHIS” spear, the melee-oriented “Arc Blades,” or the “Peacekeeper Cannons.”

In particular, the cannons are suitable for beginners: The shoulder cannons deal critical hits and, depending on skill points, continuously regenerate. You regenerate ammunition, fire bombs, later deal elemental damage, shoot with ricochets, or can even use self-triggering, seeking lasers.

Rafa is simple, quite easy to understand and enhance, and he works very well as a solo vault hunter. Overall, a good choice to get into the game.

The second-best class for beginners: Vex and her helpers

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Borderlands 4 zeigt die Skills der Sirene Vex im Gameplay-Trailer

The Siren Vex brings the ability “Phase Pact” and can apply the elemental damage of her weapon to action skills and melee damage. This is quite useful, as it allows you to deal a lot of targeted damage. An overview, of which elements are particularly effective where can be found here.

As for action skills: Vex has various abilities suitable for the start of the game.

The “Harbinger” skill spawns a phase clone – Phantom or Reaper. These deal elemental damage based on your Phase Pact. The Reaper draws enemies to it and binds them in melee – great if you want to take a little breather. The Phantom, on the other hand, stays stationary but continuously shoots at your enemies.

The other option is the skill “Phase Phertraut” from the skill tree “Trouble Comes.” Here you summon the phase tiger “Rabatzi,” a large wildcat that crushes your opponents and also keeps enemies off your back.

You can further improve these companion skills and gain plenty of bonuses. Quite ideal if you’re playing alone and not yet deeply into the Borderlands gameplay.

By the way: Vex also offers currently the strongest build in Borderlands 4. However, that’s more for later stages of the game when you have the right equipment, like a deadly throwing knife. If you want to switch to this once you get used to the game, you can respec your character.

Harlowe in 3rd place – Cool especially in co-op

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Borderlands 4: Official Gameplay of Harlowe in the Trailer

Harlowe is a vault hunter who relies on a variety of technical gadgets. Her “Entrapment” ability is designed to take out large numbers of enemies at once. She can “entrap” enemies, causing them to share damage.

Harlowe has abilities like the Chroma Accelerator, which is quite straightforward, firing an “unstable energy pouch” that deals damage. But the really exciting part are the buffs that this skill can trigger alongside – and that gets a bit more complicated and is not necessarily beginner-friendly. You can find the build for it here.

The other abilities: “Null Point” freezes enemies in stasis, “Flux Generator” entraps multiple enemies, inflicts cryo damage, and activates overshields for allies. These are abilities that work particularly well in cooperation with other vault hunters. That’s cool, when playing co-op and also a good option if, as a beginner, you want to play more as support in a duo. Overall, we find Harlowe to be more complex than Vex and Rafa.

Amon: Not so easy, but exciting

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Borderlands 4: Amon Gameplay im Überblick

In an interview, character designer Nick Thurston said Amon is his favorite vault hunter. This is also because some good ideas remained at the end of the development cycle that couldn’t be integrated anywhere – but then flowed into the realization of Amon.

You can tell this from the barbarian, who has a whole range of skills requiring you to do multiple things at once. The Scourge skill, for example, equips you with a shield that absorbs damage and then, by pressing L1, you can bounce back damage as a “Smith Waves” whip. At the same time, you can set up another “shield,” the “Fire Wall,” which also absorbs damage while giving buffs to allied projectiles. And if you shoot a Smith Wave through the shield, it is also amplified.

With Scourge, you can consistently freeze your enemies, but you’re also constantly under fire, looking for protection or caught in the fray to attack. The simpler Amon build relies on the “Melting Pot,” the ability to work with elemental axes. Our editor Dariusz played through Borderlands 4 with it, and he attested it good playability and fun, but also certain weaknesses.

The “Rusher” skill focuses on melee fights, which can also get quite stressful. Overall, you are always in the fray with Amon – that’s fun, but not necessarily easy if you are a beginner.

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The best vault hunter depends on your personal playstyle. Amon, Vex, Rafa, or Harlowe – which vault hunter are you currently playing in Borderlands 4? Let us know in the comments! Also: It all depends on the right loot. Collecting is one of the most important elements of the game. In a early boss in Borderlands 4, you can actually gather loot very well.

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Players of Dune: Awakening are annoyed by the same old loot, but the developers want to change that now

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening players are frustrated about the same old loot they can collect in the Deep Desert. Now the developers have come up with a plan to provide more variety.

What is the loot problem? Players of Dune: Awakening are currently complaining about the loot in the game. This week, in the Deep Desert, there are again only blueprints to be found that have already been available in previous weeks.

This makes the Deep Desert uninteresting for players because they already own all the items and thus have no incentive to explore the new Deep Desert at all. However, the developers now want to change how loot is distributed.

Here you can see the trailer for the new update “Chapter 2”:

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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2

Chance instead of fixed loot

What is the plan of the developers? So far, the developers have determined each week what loot can be found in the Deep Desert. In the past, this often resulted in developers adding loot that could already be collected before.

However, since players are thirsty for variety, the developers have now decided to change the system. Instead of a fixed loot table that specifies what can be found each week, the developers want to make all blueprints available at the same time in the Deep Desert.

Thus, PvP research stations will have their own loot table, crashed spaceships will have one, and PvE stations will have their own loot. Players can farm there and will receive a random item for each completion.

On Reddit, developer “Kamil” emphasizes that some blueprints will still be reserved for the Landsraad system and specific merchants. Thus, winners of the Landsraad system can occasionally unlock extra loot for their faction.

How are players reacting? Players are sharply criticizing the current mechanics and that they are supposed to wait weeks for the big update with more loot. For example, Reddit user Hell-Fire442 sharply states:

They need to manually rotate [the loot]. Solutions will come in a few weeks when alArc and BF6 are released. Until then, my guild will no longer exist. We are one of the last remaining guilds on our server. Right now we just hope that some of the newer guilds lose interest in PvE and venture into the PvP zone.

My server is dead. People generally do not get past the PvE barrier, and if they do, they are new players who have basically never played PvP. As a veteran, it is basically bullying to fight against them.

Hell-Fire442 on Reddit

Other players also agree with him. For example, Reddit user xTauroo expresses disappointment about the same old loot in the game and shows little understanding for the fact that after such a long time there are still items that no player has ever had, simply because they haven’t been available yet.

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Borderlands 4: Best Classes for Solo Players in the Tier List

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Borderlands 4, you don’t always have teammates ready to mix it up with Kairos. So, it’s very convenient to know how to get by solo. That’s why we’re showing you the best classes for solo Vault Hunters in the tier list.

How is the list structured? In our list, we show you an action skill for each class that allows you to smoothly progress through the campaign and beyond, primarily as a solo player, with minimal effort. With them, you can easily defeat bosses and swiftly eliminate hordes of enemies. We explain what makes the action skills so special and why they are so powerful.

Note that each action skill, with the right equipment, passive skills, and strategy, can take you all the way to the endgame. So, if you have other suggestions for our tier list, feel free to mention them in the comments. Our list is built on the opinions of the community as well as our own years of experience in Borderlands.

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Der Trailer zur Launch-Woche von Borderlands 4

S-Tier – Vex: Phase Monthly

What kind of playstyle is this? Those who played FL4K in Borderlands 3 will feel comfortable with Vex and her action skill “Phase Monthly”. Vex can summon her ally “Rabatzi”, who draws the aggro of various enemies and even damages them.

With her playstyle, every fight becomes more relaxed, as you are not constantly under fire like other classes. With various upgrades and skill points, Rabatzi also becomes more robust and deadly, as well as versatile. For example, he can:

  • Launch into the air
  • Enter Beast Mode, making him temporarily immortal
  • Split and create a copy of himself

So if you want to tackle Kairos solo with Vex, you’re in good hands with Phase Monthly. Another build is also strong and can impressively show in the endgame that Vex deserves her place in S-Tier: Borderlands 4: Strong build for Vex takes down bosses in seconds.

A-Tier – Rafa: Peacebreaker Cannon

What kind of playstyle is this? With the Peacebreaker Cannons, you are well off with Rafa, as they automatically fire at marked enemies. With various passive skills, upgrades, and skill points, the cannons can also be used in versatile ways.

You can convert them into turret allies, fire bombs that engulf large parts of the battlefield in fire, channel shock and corrosive beams, penetrate enemies, or even load rockets that then home in on your foes.

If you get creative with Rafa, you’ll recognize his versatility and will manage easily in battle thanks to his gadgets.

B-Tier – Amon: Melting Pot

What kind of playstyle is this? Amon is quite a tough character and the best tank in the game, and with the action skill of the Melting Pot, he’ll become even stronger. This class allows Amon to throw elemental axes and swords, but with some passive skills, you can make those thrown weapons operate like drones.

They will seek out the nearest enemy and pummel them. This way, they attract attention, and you can deal damage from a distance.

If you level these drones further, you can apply additional elements, so you have something to offer against almost every enemy type. The drones also gain new features and can even prepare and detonate enemies when they achieve kills.

Overall, the Melting Pot class is versatile and can also be played from a safe distance when melee combat gets too chaotic.

Our MeinMMO editor Dariusz also completed the story with Amon and will show you which build he used.

B-Tier – Harlowe: CHROMA Accelerator

What kind of playstyle is this? Do you want to destroy the entire battlefield in front of you with just one bullet? Then best take the action skill “CHROMA Accelerator” for Harlowe.

This skill can suck in many enemies and manually detonate them. With its radiation damage, the skill is excellent against armored enemies and bosses, and with various upgrades, the damage to enemies is also increased.

The accelerator is simply a talent that you fire, wait until a majority of the enemies are caught, only to then kill them all with a huge explosion. It’s a relaxed playstyle that can dominate the battlefield if you have calculated your trajectory well.

We also have a CHROMA Accelerator build here for you, should you need one.

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That was our current tier list of the best solo classes in Borderlands 4. We will be adding suitable builds to our list in the coming days that you can faithfully replicate to succeed in battle. Until then, feel free to mention your best classes in the comments. Find more about Borderlands 4 here: Borderlands 4: All guides, tips, and lists in overview

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Tonight you can watch EA FC 26 and even receive rewards for it

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

Before you can dive into EA FC 26 yourself, you have the chance tonight to watch the new football game in a livestream. By tuning in, you will not only get fresh gameplay but also rewards for Ultimate Team. On MeinMMO, we will tell you how to secure the free rewards.

Who is streaming EA FC 26 today? The first official streaming live event for EA FC 26 takes place in London. You can watch the stream of the new installment of the football simulation on the official channels of EA Sports:

The streams start in Germany at 4:00 PM. The new gameplay will be shown for the first time in probably several matches. Who will compete in the first matches is not yet known.

However, several well-known streamers, including some from Germany, will be participating and will get to try out FC 26. Two of the biggest German EA FC streamers, Simon “GamerBrother” Schildgen and Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich, will also broadcast EA FC 26 live from London at 5:30 PM and share their first impressions with their viewers.

If you want more content about FC 26 after the official event, you can follow the links to the Twitch accounts of both streamers here:

You will only receive rewards for FC 26 if you watch the official EA stream. We will tell you how to do that after the video.

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Earn rewards for Ultimate Team – Here’s how it works

How can you earn rewards as a viewer? By watching on the official EA accounts, you will be rewarded with up to 3 rewards for Ultimate Team in FC 26. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Watch the stream on YouTube or Twitch for 15 minutes
  • Watch the stream on YouTube or Twitch for 60 minutes

It is sufficient to simply open the streams. You can do other things in the meantime. However, you should not take too long, as the EA streams are only scheduled for 2 hours, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

What rewards will you receive? The rewards include 3 packs with players that you can greatly use, especially at the start of Ultimate Team:

  • 15 minutes of viewing: 1 Gold Players Pack
  • 60 minutes of viewing: 1 Rare Gold Pack
  • Group reward: Premium Electrum Players Packs

The packs have a value of over 40,000 coins.

What do you need to keep in mind? To claim the rewards, you must link your EA account with your Twitch and/or YouTube account. Only then will your viewed time count, and only then can you secure the rewards.

How to link your Twitch/YouTube account with EA Sports to receive rewards

Here’s how to link your accounts with EA: EA Sports has published detailed instructions on their info page for the steps on how to link your accounts via Twitch or YouTube to receive the free rewards.

How to receive rewards via Twitch

  1. Make sure you already have an existing Ultimate Team account.
  2. Ensure that you link the correct EA account with your Twitch account at https://ea.com/twitchlinking .
  3. Watch the stream on the official Twitch channel of EA Sports for the required duration.
  4. Claim the rewards on Twitch from the Drops Inventory Page .
  5. Log in to Ultimate Team. You should see your rewards in the shop.

How to receive rewards via YouTube

  1. Make sure you already have an existing Ultimate Team account.
  2. Go to “Connected Apps” in your YouTube settings.
  3. Make sure to link the correct EA account with your YouTube account by clicking on “Connect with Electronic Arts.”
  4. You will be asked if you want to allow Electronic Arts to link accounts and view authorized events and videos to get a chance at in-game rewards. Click on Connect.
  5. Confirm your EA account. If it is not the correct account, click on “Not your account?” and switch to the correct account.
  6. Click Next. If you have enabled sign-in confirmation, you will be prompted to verify your identity.
  7. Click on Link Accounts.
  8. Click on “Back to YouTube.”
  9. Watch the stream on the official EA Sports FC Pro channel on YouTube for the required duration.
  10. Log in to your Ultimate Team. You should see your rewards in the shop.

The rewards may be delayed by up to 24 hours. Starting September 18, the first of you can also play EA FC 26 and open your packs in Ultimate Team. Many will also be waiting for the start of the web app. We have compiled all important dates for Ultimate Team on MeinMMO: The expensive edition of EA FC 26 launches this week – all important dates for Ultimate Team

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A boss in Borderlands 4 gives you great loot, can be defeated in 10 seconds

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Borderlands 4 is a classic loot shooter. Therefore, many players wonder where the best farming spots are. Ironically, one of the first bosses is located in a good spot, even if you’re already in the endgame.

What kind of boss is this? After the tutorial area, you quickly encounter the boss Splashzone in the Tidal Grotto (Riptide Grotto) in the Bone Coast area. This is part of the story, so you can’t miss it. He is an enemy most reminiscent of the Badass Psychos. He has a huge arm with which he attacks you in melee. Occasionally, he vomits acid that stays on the ground.

The enemy is quite easy to defeat as long as you don’t stand in the acid. He is currently one of the most popular farming spots in the game, but that’s not just because you can defeat him quickly early on. Even in the endgame, he is quite useful, as a YouTuber explains.

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Perfect for Early and Endgame

Why is Splashzone such a good farming spot? When looking for good farming spots, you’ll quickly find posts and videos about Splashzone. It’s not only useful for leveling and legendary weapons, but can also help refine builds in the endgame. This is also explained by content creator EpicNNG in his YouTube video.

The focus here is speed. You can defeat him in just a few seconds and then revive him with Moxxi’s machine. If you have a good flow, you can defeat him quite often in a few minutes. This spawns a lot of loot, hopefully some legendary.

You can also see what the farming flow can look like in EpicNNG’s YouTube video:

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In addition, he has 3 fixed legendary items in his pool that he can drop. These include the Jelly grenade, the Fireworks shield, and the Lead Balloon-shotgun. In his video, EpicNNG rates these drops as quite solid. He especially praises the Jelly grenade and the Fireworks shield, particularly for early game.

Due to the fast fights and many drops, you also earn a lot of money since you can sell the loot. Money is quite important in Borderlands 4, as respawning bosses costs money. For the endgame, Splashzone is also useful according to EpicNNG when it comes to the firmware mechanic.

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Set Bonuses for Endgame

What is firmware? Firmware is a new endgame mechanic in Borderlands 4. It can be compared to set bonuses from other games. All equipment that are not weapons can drop with firmware after the campaign. If you combine several, you gain powerful effects. You can also transfer the firmware of one item to other items that also have firmware. This optimizes your builds.

As EpicNNG explains, however, it is hard to get firmware. According to EpicNNG, Splashzone is a good method to farm items with firmware in the endgame. If you want to acquire this efficiently, Splashzone seems to offer an interesting option.

However, he also believes that the boss could be nerfed in the future, as this farming method is quite reliable. But there are also other methods for strong equipment. One of them can encounter you randomly while playing: Random event in the open world of Borderlands 4 provides great loot, but one mechanic frustrates players

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  1. borderlands.2k.com

Borderlands 4: Change Language – How to Easily Adjust It

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

In Borderlands 4 you can choose from various audio options. We will explain to you what options you have and how to set them.

Where can I change the language? To change the audio output, you need to follow this path in the main menu: Options > Audio > Simple > Audio Language.

Language settings Borderlands 4
Language settings in Borderlands 4

You have the choice of English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, or simplified Chinese. To switch, you just need to cycle through with the arrows until you find the language you want.

The game is fully voiced, so you can hear your chosen language almost around the clock during your playtime.

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Bosskampf gegen Idolator Sol in Borderlands 4

But be careful: You can only make the language selection in the main menu. If you are currently in the game, you have to live with the language you selected. By default, English is set.

So if you want to change your language selection, you have to finish your run and return to the main menu. But as you can see, this is super quick and easy, even if the menu may be a bit hidden for that. This way, you can quickly get back into the fray with your newly selected language.

Can you also change the text language? Yes, you can. However, you have to do this either via Steam/Epic Games or your console itself. On consoles, you need to adjust the language of your entire system in the options. On Steam and Epic Games, you can easily set this by right-clicking on the game and adjusting the relevant tabs.

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When an actress got her role in Marvel, she didn’t even know what MCU meant – now she’s fully into it

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone who acts in a movie or a series by Marvel suddenly becomes part of a large universe. One actress was not prepared for that and first had to catch up on a huge amount of content.

Which actress is it? Emily Hampshire is a Canadian actress who has been seen in numerous series and films since 1994. These include 12 Monkeys, Schitt’s Creek or Cosmopolis by body horror master David Cronenberg.

She is also part of a new series by Marvel. Next year, Vision Quest will premiere on Disney+. This is a spin-off of WandaVision, another series that aired on the streaming service in 2021. Paul Bettany will once again appear as Vision, around whom the still unknown story will revolve.

Emily Hampshire plays the AI E.D.I.T.H, developed by Tony Stark. The acronym stands for “Even Dead I’m the Hero.” It has various abilities in the areas of security and defense.

Before filming could even begin, Emily Hampshire faced a problem. On one hand, she was not familiar with Marvel’s stories at all, and on the other hand, she didn’t even know what the abbreviation “MCU” meant.

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A mammoth task before work begins

What does the actress say? During a red carpet interview, Hampshire spoke with etalk about her new role. She knew a year before the announcement of her participation that she had been awarded the role, but she still couldn’t quite imagine what it meant to now be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, short MCU:

When I got this job, which I couldn’t talk about for a year, which was very difficult, my lawyer told me: “Oh, now you’re in the MCU.” And I had to look up what MCU means.

Emily Hampshire

The actress naturally got informed and certainly was quite astonished when she realized how many films and series she had to catch up on to be up to date. After all, there are currently 37 films and 14 series, plus some specials – you can find an overview of this on MeinMMO. Emily Hampshire diligently filled her knowledge gap:

But now I’m fully on board. I’ve seen all the films. Before, I didn’t know much about the MCU. Now I know everything.

Emily Hampshire

Equipped with sufficient knowledge about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, filming could begin.

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How did the shoot go? The actress had already gained a lot of experience in front of the camera. However, working for Marvel was somewhat unusual. In the interview, Hampshire expressed her surprise on this point as well:

I was shocked at how secretive everything was; we even had to hand in our scripts at the end of the day. I know many secret things that I can’t tell you.

Emily Hampshire

With such a large and expensive project as a Marvel series, there is indeed strict confidentiality to prevent details from being released before the premiere. When exactly the series will start is still unclear, only 2026 is set as the year. Then Vision Quest will be part of the sixth phase of the MCU. A completely different character from the Marvel universe is still pending, although there is a glimmer of hope: fans have been waiting for 21 years for the return of Blade, a new series from Marvel for adults brings him back this month

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“Everything I’ve been waning from gaming”: A new RPG on Steam ignores fancy graphics, aiming to deliver a realistic game world

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

A new game on Steam aims to focus on what really matters in RPGs: a game world that feels truly alive and real. The fact that the graphics are not exactly cutting-edge hardly bothers anyone.

Which game is being talked about? It bears the simple name Sword Hero and is an action RPG from solo developer ForestWare. The medieval fantasy setting strongly resembles the old Gothic games from Piranha Bytes. 

However, in terms of gameplay, it seems that another game has had a significantly larger influence, namely Kenshi. This is already evident in a gameplay trailer for the game. 

You can see this gameplay trailer here:

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Sword Hero zeigt im neuen Gameplay-Trailer seinen Mix aus Gothic und Kenshi

What is Kenshi? Kenshi is one of the best open-world games on Steam, developed by a solo dev over a period of 12 years. What makes it so special is the focus on the sandbox elements of its game world.

  • You start your journey as a complete nobody and must first find your own place in the world – whether as a warlord, slave, or mere fodder for cannibals.
  • Kenshi does not tell a predefined story – you write your own story 

Kenshi in Fantasy Medieval

And what does that have to do with Sword Hero? The game apparently wants to hit a similar note. From the very beginning, you can freely explore the entire game world. However, this can quickly backfire – for example, when you encounter an enemy who turns out to be too strong.

In the gameplay trailer shown, the player character confronts a large group of bandits. Where in other games you would just need to reload a previous save or respawn at a safe spot if you are defeated in combat, here you wake up right where you fell. Only you do so without your valuable belongings – and if you are really unlucky, without your left arm.

Additionally, the game is said to feature dangerous weather types, NPCs with daily routines and memories, a robust crime and reputation system, and much more. Although there is a story unlike in Kenshi, there are no invincible NPCs – no one is safe from death at your hands.

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Players Love Focus on Gameplay over Graphics

What are the reactions to the game like? Many players already love that the developer focuses on a game world that feels realistic instead of just looking realistic.

As rogue_of_the_winds writes in the gameplay trailer on YouTube: “By limiting the visuals, you’re able to tell a much larger story, in a much larger world […]. This is everything I’ve been wanting from gaming for over half a decade. Well done.” This comment currently has 768 likes, so it receives a lot of support.

When will the game be released? Sword Hero has not yet announced a specific release date or timeframe.

Chris Hunt, the creator of Kenshi, spoke a few months ago about the planned sequel. He also revealed why his game is so successful. You can read the reason in our article on MeinMMO: Developer of popular RPG on Steam reveals his recipe for success, saying players should be made to suffer.

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