Player builds the Widow from Mass Effect in 150 hours: “The best game deserves the best weapon”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

If the love for Mass Effect is particularly great, one brings a piece of it into the real world. In this case, a weapon.

If you ask people which video game series belongs to the best, sooner or later the “Mass Effect” trilogy will be mentioned. The first 3 games are still considered absolute milestones today and tell a coherent story about space adventures and the fate of the whole galaxy. An epic that has captivated many.

Some love the game so much that they sacrifice a lot of their free time to recreate some of the most iconic weapons – like the M-98 Widow, which is the weapon with the biggest “bang” in the whole game.

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What was done? In the gaming subreddit, StalwartStud shared a picture of his latest artwork. He recreated a weapon from the Mass Effect series, namely the M98 Widow. Anyone who has played the games will likely recognize the weapon at first glance:

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M-98 Widow is one of the most popular weapons of the entire game series

What kind of weapon is this? The M-98 Widow is one of the strongest sniper rifles in Mass Effect 2, but also in the sequels Mass Effect 3 and Andromeda. If you love a long-range style, you couldn’t miss this weapon in those parts, because it had such a significant “bang” that it could defeat even larger enemies with one or two shots – only at higher difficulty levels was it a bit more challenging.

The devastating effect comes from the fact that the weapon is not designed for direct use by humans, but is normally mounted on defense installations. Because the recoil of the weapon is so heavy that most normal people would break their arm using it – but we know that Shepard was more than just an ordinary human.

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How long did he work on it? According to his own statements, StalwartStud started working on the weapon back in January but was then distracted by various projects. He didn’t time himself, but believes he worked between 100 and 150 hours on the M-98 Widow. The end result is impressive and is also appreciated by the community in various comments:

  • “The best game deserves the best rifle. I loved this weapon. Everything before was trash.” – csk1325
  • “I recognized it immediately, it was one of my favorites. Good job!” – Sluggish Prey
  • “That looks so good, I almost expected my monitor to suffer damage immediately.” – Samtanmation

With all the passion that still exists in the Mass Effect community – even though it has survived the problematic sequel “Andromeda” – it would be nice to slowly find out how the series will continue. There are always some signs of a new Mass Effect, but little concrete information.

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A YouTuber with 11 million subscribers ordered a Bugatti from Alibaba: The unboxing of the car did not go as planned

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A YouTuber ordered a Bugatti on a Chinese platform. For only $30,000, it sounds almost like a bargain. However, things did not go well for the YouTuber.

Carter Sharer is a YouTuber with about 11 million subscribers. His videos regularly reach around 1 million viewers. In a new video, the YouTuber has now ordered a Bugatti on the Chinese platform Alibaba, which he refers to as Temu. However, things did not exactly end well for the YouTuber.

Platforms like Temu, Wish, and Alibaba have faced criticism for some time. For example, Temu is criticized for the poor quality and safety of toys (via Nachrichten.at) and is accused of tricking customs. This is reported by Tagesschau. Temu, Wish, and others have long been considered a derogatory term among users. If something looks like it was “ordered from Wish”, it is not a compliment.

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YouTuber orders Bugatti for $30,000, already doubts the great deal at purchase

What exactly did he buy? Carter Sharer ordered a Bugatti on Alibaba, a Chinese platform for $30,000.

Carter Sharer claims that Alibaba and Temu are the same platform or that Alibaba is the predecessor of Temu, and therefore equates both platforms. However, this is not correct, as Alibaba and Temu are two different companies: Alibaba belongs to the Alibaba Group, while Temu is a brand of PDD Holdings. He ordered from Alibaba and not from Temu, as he claims in the video description.

The model was offered for $30,000 on Alibaba, the predecessor of the very popular Temu. The ad described the car as “carefully used,” a detail that was sufficient for the YouTuber.

However, the YouTuber already doubted the offer at the time of purchase. Sharer stated himself that the price was officially far too low: Even severely damaged accident vehicles of the type Bugatti have never been sold for significantly less than $300,000, and he shows several examples of this in his video.

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YouTuber receives large package after 4 months, but does not get a real Bugatti

What happened next? For 4 months, there was no response from the seller, and the YouTuber feared he had been scammed. But then his delivery indeed arrived in a large truck.

He received a heavy, massive wooden crate, which he then opened together with his video team.

What exactly did he receive? After removing the packaging, he had to find out that he had not received a real Bugatti: The crate instead contained a hollow replica made entirely of foam. Inside, there was neither an engine nor any mechanics. Not even a door, with which he could have gotten inside.

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New event in Dune: Awakening rewards players with a guard tower – It is so large that it perfectly wards off the sweet desert mice

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening the first players have completed the new event quest series and received the reward. However, it turns out differently than many expected, leading to laughter and disappointment.

What is this event? In Dune: Awakening, the first in-game event since the release of the game is currently running. In a series of quests, you need to track down the Kirab, who are shooting at CHOAM freighters with cannons to loot their cargo. Therefore, there are new missions at the CHOAM traders in the Hagga Basin, where you need to thwart and sabotage the Kirab attacks.

As a reward, the developers promise new weapon skins in the CHOAM design, as well as a turret as decoration for your base. The first players have now completed the quest series and experienced a tiny surprise.

Here you can see what will happen in the next major update of Dune: Awakening:

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Tiny Surprise

What surprised the players? The developers clarified in their announcement for the event on Steam that the turret is solely for decoration and will not be functional. However, when the players received it, the astonishment was still great.

The turret that is awarded from the new quest series is tiny. So tiny that it could probably fight against the cute desert mice. A disappointment for the players, even if it was mostly taken as a joke.

Many had hoped to at least visually upgrade their base with a turret. However, the reward seems to end up more as a paperweight on the desks of the players or to protect their own desert mouse terrarium.

How are the players reacting? The players are less disappointed by the reward; many are rather amused. On Reddit, they write:

  • Shatterhand1701t: “I want to put it in my Muad’Dib terrarium for him to play with.”
  • Pews_TRB: “It’s a pencil sharpener for your desk!”
  • kaimidoyouloveme says on Reddit: “The sand flies won’t know what hit them.”
  • Irishguy924: “What the?! I thought it would be as big as a buggy! This is stupid!”
  • AnteaterShot4264: “I really thought it would be a decent decoration that I could place somewhere as a statue. Not this crap.”
  • Ebass_: “A turret for ants.”

Whether ants, desert mice, or as a pencil sharpener on the desk, the new decoration is not what the players expected, but they take it with humor.

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The new event is meant to prepare the players for the new story in the major update “Chapter 2”. In addition to a continuation, there will also be a new vehicle and many other changes. The developers already know what is supposed to happen in the distant future. For example, that Dune: Awakening will also lead to other planets: The developers of Dune: Awakening explain how the game will look in 10 years: “We will travel to new planets”

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A trainer plays Pokémon GO completely wrong, still reaches level 40 – “Respect for this achievement”

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

A trainer from Pokémon GO shows his rather unconventional play style. And the community celebrates it.

Every trainer can pursue various goals in Pokémon GO. While some want to have the strongest team with the best attackers in Pokémon GO, others focus on rare monsters or their shiny forms.

A trainer on Reddit now shows how he plays Pokémon GO. And his rather unconventional play style is well received by the community.

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Eggs, we need eggs

What has the player achieved? If you look at your account information in the character window, you will find here, in addition to information about your start date, your collected experience points, or the kilometers you have traveled, another number: the number of Pokémon caught by you.

The trainer from Reddit has set himself the goal of not increasing this number. In other words, he has only a 1 here because the starter monster in Pokémon GO must be caught to play the game. Other than that, he hasn’t caught any other Pokémon – and still has reached level 40.

How does the trainer play? As the trainer explains in his post, he only uses raids and mega raids to gain experience points, without catching the Pokémon afterward.

Moreover, he hatches eggs. Because hatched Pokémon do not count in the statistics of caught monsters. This way, he still gets new monsters that he can use for completing raids.

Dynamax raids are not an option for him, as he would first need to catch the Dynamax Wolly to participate in those raids.

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Why does the trainer play this way? In the comments, the trainer is also asked why he chose this play style. He replies:

“This is just my personal feeling – when I watched the series as a child, it was something special because Ash had about six Pokémon and a buddy who was supposed to be something special. In Pokémon GO, you catch thousands of monsters, and it never felt exclusive to me.”

What does the community say about it? On Reddit, his post has already collected more than 3,700 upvotes. Some comments can also be found in the post. Some of them are:

  • “Respect to this grind”, says ArcherYouTube
  • “WILDDDD. imagine if the starter was Shiny..EVEN WILDER”, comments jseng2
  • “You’re hard-core”, adds BrooklynTheCat2011
  • “You’re living in a completely different world and I love it”, writes HerrYusoy
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The trainer writes in his article that he currently cannot level up beyond level 40. One of the tasks that trainers must complete for level 41 is catching Pokémon. It will be very convenient for the trainer that the level system is about to undergo a major update: Pokémon GO completely changes its level system – What you need to know.

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The team behind Demon Slayer makes threats, now arrests the first troublemaker – turns out to be a criminal

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

If you film Demon Slayer in cinema, you risk severe penalties – this was announced by the animation studio months ago. A young man was reportedly brave enough to film Infinity Castle right at the cinema release of the anime in Japan. This could now become costly for him.

What happened? The Otsuka police station of the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 24-year-old Korean named Shin Jun-woo on July 30, 2025. The young man is a vocational student from the Adachi district in Tokyo and did something serious during his cinema visit.

He is accused of having filmed the movie Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle directly during its cinema release on July 18, 2025, in a cinema in Japan. The film will be released here on September 18, while it premiered in Japan 2 months earlier. It marks the beginning of the grand finale of Demon Slayer.

The police suspect that the young man recorded the overall 150-minute long film with his smartphone. However, he denies having filmed secretly.

However, during the investigation of the Korean, it was revealed that he might have committed more crimes.

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Filmer has allegedly committed other crimes

What else did he do? The Korean reportedly purchased 200 anime Blu-rays worth 1.3 million yen using someone else’s credit card. This amounts to about 7,600 euros.

In addition, the police actually found the filmed movie of Demon Slayer on the young man’s smartphone. He is now accused of violating the law against illegal film recordings and copyright laws.

What does the young man face? The team of Demon Slayer announced that they will take strict action against criminals who film in cinemas.

The Korean now faces a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of up to 10 million yen, not counting the credit card fraud. This would translate into a penalty of about 58,000 euros for him.

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Demon Slayer is already a huge success in Japan. It is said to have grossed over 25.7 billion yen (150 million euros) within a month of its release. It remains to be seen how the film will perform in the rest of the world. 

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Japan uses drastic AI methods to warn residents of imminent dangers: They react indignant and frightened

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Japan uses an AI video to show how Fuji erupts. Japan is as much threatened by disasters as no other country, but at the same time is extremely well prepared.

The English-language magazine CNN reports that the Japanese government has chosen drastic methods to warn the population: With an AI-generated video, a hypothetical eruption of Mount Fuji is shown and its potential impacts are simulated.

The aim of the government is to draw attention to the risks of major volcanic eruptions and to raise public awareness. Mount Fuji is considered one of the most famous and dangerous active volcanoes in Japan. A major eruption could have serious consequences for infrastructure, health, and the daily lives of many people in Japan.

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Japan wants to warn its population of potential dangers but is already well prepared

Why is the government doing this? Japan is located on the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire,” a zone with intense tectonic activity that causes many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The country is thus more frequently threatened by natural disasters than others. “Hardly any other land state is as threatened by natural disasters as Japan,” writes Diercke.de and explains the various possible options presented by the geographical location. Various disasters regularly threaten Japan:

  • Earthquakes: Over 1,400 earthquakes are recorded in Japan each year. Many are noticeable and potentially dangerous.
  • Tsunamis: The location by the Pacific and the frequency of earthquakes make Japan particularly prone to tsunamis, especially along the coasts.
  • Volcanoes: Japan has over 100 active volcanoes, including Fuji and Sakurajima, often near densely populated areas.
  • Typhoons: About 30 tropical cyclones (typhoons) pass over Japan each year, especially in late summer to autumn, causing flooding, landslides, and high property damage.
  • Floods and landslides: The mountainous terrain, climate with heavy rainfall, and short steep rivers particularly favor flooding and landslides during the humid summer months.

What is Japan doing about it? In contrast to Germany, where some public alarm sirens do not function (via RND) and about 10,000 sirens are missing alone in Bavaria (via BR24), Japan is globally known for preparedness and disaster protection due to its culture and technology, such as through a sophisticated warning system and good government communication. This is explained by Japandigest.de: Children are taught from a young age how to behave in emergencies, and disaster preparedness is omnipresent.

How do the reactions of the population turn out? The reactions of the population are very diverse. Some perceive the actions of the Japanese authorities as alarmist, as well-meaning warnings have deterred some tourists in recent months. Someone writes (via CNN.com):

It is generally used to create a sense of crisis and fear.

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The Lord of the Rings Online is giving away a large part of its content – With this coupon code you unlock everything

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of The Lord of the Rings Online want to thank their community for the support. How? With a coupon code that allows you to unlock countless quest packs for the MMORPG.

What is the code and what does it unlock? You need to redeem the coupon code EXPLOREOURWORLD in the LotRO shop in-game under “Redeem Code”. This can be done once per account and is valid until November 3, 2025. This way, you unlock the following content for your account:

  • Quest Pack: Center of Gondor
  • Quest Pack: East Gondor
  • Quest Pack: West Gondor
  • Quest Pack: Old Anórien
  • Region Pack: Wide Anórien
  • Quest Pack: March of the King
  • Quest Pack: Battle at the Black Gate
  • Quest Pack: The Legacy of the Spirit Summoner
  • Quest Pack: Where Dragons Dwell
  • Quest Pack: The Valleys of Anduin
  • Quest Pack: Mist of Wilderland
  • Quest Pack: The Wildwood
  • The Further Adventures of Bilbo Baggins
  • Quest Pack: Blood of Azog
  • Quest Pack: Rangers and Ruins
  • Quest Pack: Distant Meadows
  • The Further Adventures of Elladan and Elrohir
  • Quest Pack: Mordor
  • Quest Pack: Minas Morgul
  • Quest Pack: War of the Three Peaks
  • Quest Pack: Fate of Gundabad

In summary, Free2Play players gain access to all regions, quests, dungeons, and raids designed for up to level 140 with the code. The current maximum level is 150.

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Turbulent Times in Middle-earth

Why the gift? The Lord of the Rings Online has experienced turbulent months, with the introduction of the new 64-bit servers, the resulting player influx, but also many technical problems.

It makes sense to build on this momentum by providing both new and returning players with broad access to more content that they would otherwise have to purchase or grind for.

How is the community reacting to the gift? Many players are obviously happy about it.

  • naarcx recommends on Reddit: “If you have even the slightest desire to try this game someday, create an account now and enter this code. Otherwise, it’s a HUGE hassle to unlock content without spending money.” – Keep in mind that you have to download and start the game once to enter the code in the in-game shop.
  • blackweimaraner writes on Reddit: “I stopped playing Gondor two months ago and was debating whether to buy some expansions or not. This code will make me want to play again. Great news.”
  • Mystrasun is looking forward to Reddit as well: “I’ve wanted to give LotRO another chance for a long time. I don’t know when that will be, but the fact that all this free content is available for me definitely makes me curious!”
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What do you think: Can this gift entice you to Middle-earth? Or are you one of the players who continue to stay away from The Lord of the Rings Online even though you would actually like to play the MMORPG? Despite more modern servers, LotRO is still a child of its time: Many players are eager to play The Lord of the Rings Online, but one thing keeps them away from Middle-earth

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Because I interrupted an expert in Warhammer 40,000, I was allowed to see a highlight at gamescom 2025

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Actually, the appointment for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 at the gamescom 2025 was already canceled. MyMMO editor and Warhammer fan Benedict Grothaus still managed to visit the creators – fortunately. Otherwise, he would have missed a great game from the world of Warhammer 40,000.

Sometimes things just work out. Normally, we plan our appointments for playing sessions, presentations, and interviews at gamescom weeks in advance. Mechanicus 2, which was well received upon announcement was included.

Unfortunately, I had to cancel the appointment. But then other things shifted at short notice, and I suddenly had downtime. After a spontaneous visit to the publisher’s booth, I was actually able to schedule a meeting.

From there on, everything just worked. My partner, who showed me the game: Tony Cross, Senior Producer at Kasedo Games, the publisher. Cross was previously an editor at Games Workshop and is an absolute expert on Warhammer 40,000 – someone I can dive deep into the nerdy material with.

Cross explained to me that the appointment was only possible because he had to forgo his break – at least partially. After careful inquiry, he was visibly relieved not to have to explain to me what exactly a Necron is, and we jumped straight into the game. And it looks really great.

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Robo-Zombies against Tech Fanatics, but all in absurd

For those who don’t know the game: Mechanicus is a tactical strategy game in the style of X-COM. You control a few units on a battlefield, use cover and abilities, and must engage in smaller fights. With an overarching campaign, you unlock new troops and progress in the story.

After the Adeptus Mechanicus was in the foreground in the first part, Mechanicus 2 now even includes Necrons as a playable faction. You get two campaigns right away, with differences that are far more than just cosmetic. And that’s what excited me.

In itself, I would have been satisfied with simply getting Necrons with the same mechanics as the Tech-Priests. But the faction plays entirely differently:

  • Necrons do not assemble troops, but the corresponding Lord determines the “loadout” of units.
  • Each Lord can also be equipped with relics that grant him bonuses or abilities. Some relics even become stronger in certain combinations.
  • In battle itself, Necrons become stronger the longer a battle lasts. Their mechanics trigger additional effects for attacks and abilities, which require a completely different tactical play style than with the Adeptus Mechanicus.

Overall, the gameplay relies much more on leaders who strengthen their troops or are reinforced themselves to tidy up – kind of hero units that make a battle more interesting.

Warhammer 40k mechanicus 2 screenshot Necrons units
Necron units are tied to the Lord.
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This is what the tech tree of the Necrons looks like.
Warhammer 40k mechanicus 2 screenshot Mechanicus Ritual
Warhammer 40k mechanicus 2 screenshot Mechanicus Battle

Mechanicus 2 focuses on more story and a large campaign

Similar to the first part, Mechanicus 2 takes place on a Necron tomb world, which you want to explore and plunder as Adeptus Mechanicus and defend as Necrons. Several missions are even mirrored depending on whether you are the attacker or defender.

On the world map, you can manage garrisons and territories and prepare for your next missions. What excites me as a fan: This time, not only Necrons and Mechanicus are involved, but even Space Marines and the until now rather unknown faction of the Leagues of Votann!

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Both appear (for now) only as support and not as their own faction, but just the fact that the developers make the effort to give them their own abilities and buffs gives Mechanicus 2 a wonderful depth.

As someone who loves Warhammer, I was thrilled by these details and I look forward to the Leagues of Votann very much. Because behind the story is the author Ben Counter, who also writes for the Black Library, so someone who must know the lore. If you want an insight yourself: There are over 350 books on Warhammer 40,000 – Here are the 15 best to start into the world

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The operators of Battlefield 2042 are Gen Alpha and players admit: The voice lines are not meaningless, but perfect

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The players have discovered why the voice lines of the operators in Battlefield 2042 are so bad. It is related to the birth year of the soldiers.

What is up with the operators?

  • The Reddit user “prolofoid” looked at the biographies of the operators from Battlefield 2042 around 4 years after the release.
  • He noticed that many of them belong to Generation Alpha and likely know memes like Skibidi Toilet (via Reddit).
  • Generation Alpha includes people born between 2010 and 2025. As prolofoid shows in a screenshot, Sundance was born in 2011, Lis in 2014, and Zain in 2018.
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Why do the voice lines make sense now? When Battlefield 2042 was released, there was a lot of criticism directed at the voice lines of the operators. They were considered nonsensical, embarrassing, and detrimental to immersion. After all, these are elite soldiers in serious war scenarios.

Some commenters believe that the nonsensical remarks fit the generation and actually make perfect sense. One commenter refers to them as “brainrot voice lines,” which stem from the fact that the operators have watched too much Skibidi Toilet. The community just hasn’t understood yet that DICE did their research properly.

One commenter also notes that the operators probably all grew up with Fortnite.

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What was the problem with the voice lines? Many Battlefield players prefer a realistic, immersive portrayal of war.

It doesn’t have to be on the level of a simulation, but unrealistic movement, dozens of the same person on the battlefield, and lines that would be inappropriate in a real war also disrupt the experience in Battlefield.

If you don’t remember how the voice lines in Battlefield 2042 sounded, we have a few translated lines from the operators for you:

  • “Don’t be sad. Sometimes it just goes that way.”
  • “Angel is doing it again.”
  • “With all of us, how can we lose?”
  • “This squad looks good.”
  • “Looks like we’re ready to get started.”
  • “Time to make a little trouble, right?”
  • “Hey, I’ve had five cups of coffee. Let’s go!”
  • “I climbed Everest; after that, it was all downhill, you know?”
  • “I’m not arrogant, I’m just better.”

Despite the operators and strange voice lines, there is a good reason to play a few more hours of Battlefield 2042. You can unlock some free cosmetic skins for Battlefield 6 there: You can earn free skins for Battlefield 6 that pay homage to the legendary parts of the series, but nostalgics will hate the task

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5 mistakes that Aion 2 and other Asia MMORPGs must avoid if they want to succeed in the West

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 7 minutes

The majority of current MMORPG projects with budget and ambitions come from Asia. However, to achieve sustainable success here in the West, they need to stop making the same mistakes over and over or insisting on their peculiarities.

Regularly, great MMORPGs come from the Asian region. In contrast, Western publishers have been struggling to publish ambitious online role-playing games for more than a decade. This is partly because they don’t want to take the risk, or because development is halted midway or dragged out for ages.

What stands out: The upcoming generation of Asia-MMORPGs from Aion 2, ArcheAge Chronicles, and Chrono Odyssey aims to target the Western market with a greater focus than in the past. How? Well, the strategies are diverse:

  • Grinding and PvP will be toned down, with a spotlight on story experiences and PvE challenges for small groups.
  • PC and consoles are becoming more important as main platforms again, mobile ports will be skipped or serve as an additional offer for specific activities.
  • A Chrono Odyssey does not feature gender locks in character creation or random mechanics in crafting or upgrading equipment and weapons.
  • Many of the responsible developers emphasize at every opportunity that there will be no Pay2Win mechanics and that they want to design a fair payment model.

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The trailer for Chrono Odyssey from Summer Game Fest 2025:

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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer from Summer Game Fest 2025 shows action-packed battles and a dark world

A large portion of Western fans is skeptical

On paper, all these measures sound good, except perhaps for fans of grinding and PvP. However, there are several problems:

When NCsoft, for instance, presents a new game like the MMO shooter Cinder City, many players immediately assume it will feature fun-sapping monetization like in Throne and Liberty and Blade & Soul. Or one recalls the cancellation of WildStar, which still has many fans today.

NetEase? They have churned out mobile cash grabs like Diablo Immortal! Tencent? We’re back to Tarisland. Pearl Abyss? The shop and grind of Black Desert. Smilegate? Free2Play access plus real-money auction house in Lost Ark.

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All in all: Asian publishers currently have a trust issue. If they want to impress the Western market, it’s not enough to just promise improvements. Instead, they must first show with their next games that they are genuinely willing to develop high-quality games for a global audience.

What mistakes MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz believes they should avoid in order to succeed in the West will be discussed in the following pages.

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The villainous cat destroys a vinyl record of Baldur’s Gate 3, but Larian rushes to help the grieving fan

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

A player loves their vinyl record with the soundtrack of Baldur’s Gate 3, but their cat brought an unfortunate end to their joy over the merchandise. The creators of the game could not stand by idly.

What did the cat do? The player Naoness reported with a post in the subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3, stating that their vinyl record with the soundtrack of Baldur’s Gate 3 was destroyed – it melted in the record player due to the heat of the incoming sunlight. 

The player insists that the curtains were closed, but somehow their cat must have managed to pull them up, causing the sun to liquefy the vinyl.

This is what the record looked like after the sunny day:

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“My heart is completely broken,” writes Naoness, as the record was not only a collector’s item but also a birthday gift from their wife. 

Additionally, they warn other collectors to view the post as a warning and to always properly protect their records from sunlight and heat.

Naoness has already received many encouragements from the community, but not only players have noticed the player’s misfortune, but also the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 themselves.

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“Now we know that Larian is keeping an eye on the subreddit”

How did the creators of the game respond? Apparently, Larian also heard about the unfortunate situation of the fan, as a week later Naoness reported with an update on Reddit. Larian reached out and thought of a little encouragement by sending Naoness a new vinyl record – and on top of that, there were also 3 pins as a gift.

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“I really can’t thank Larian enough,” writes the player, “You have already given us one of the best games of all time, and now this kindness on top. It really means a lot to me!”

Appropriately, Naoness shows further pictures of the gifts and the two records, new and warped, side by side. And also the culprit can be seen, who appears quite unimpressed.

Cat and records (Naoness)
The artist, the artist’s work, and the gifts from Larian (Source: Naoness on Reddit)

How is the community reacting? Players are happy for the fan and are thrilled by Larian’s attention. However, they also recognize the value in the warped record and hope that this will also be preserved as a keepsake:

  • RelaxedVolcano: “Keep the melted one and have Astarion’s quote about the unbridled energy of the sun engraved on it.” (Quote: “Apparently, there’s a limit. Somewhere between a nice summer day and THE FULL CONCENTRATED ENERGY OF THE SUN!”) (via Reddit)
  • Robby-Pants: “And now move your record player out of the explosion radius of Lathander’s death ray.” (via Reddit)
  • CasperDeux: “The cat looks like it has seen a lot.” (via Reddit) Naoness writes as comment that the cat is interested in everything he does.
  • Miles_Everhart: “And now we know that Larian is keeping an eye on the subreddit.” (via Reddit)
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The fan was lucky that the right person was online at the right moment in the subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3. After all, he couldn’t help that his cat decided to play a prank on him exactly that day. Another fan of another game didn’t receive any encouragement from the creators of the game after their misfortune – and unfortunately, they were also at fault: Pokemon fan makes a fatal mistake before selling their collection, destroying over 600 cards

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What the finale of Star Wars: Andor really told us

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

In a new video, Marco Risch from Nerdkultur talks about the end of the first season of the series Andor, which is set in the Star Wars universe.

Who is Marco Risch? Since 2015, Marco Risch has been discussing analyses, reviews, and interviews about current movies and series on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur.

Additionally, he meets weekly with his colleague Yves Arievich to chat in the Podcast Nerd & Kultur about pop culture topics such as Star Wars, Marvel, and DC.

Both the YouTube channel and the podcast are part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO.

In a new YouTube video, Marco talks about the end of the first season of Andor and what the finale signifies.

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Marco from Nerdkultur analyzes the finale of Star Wars: Andor Season 1

Maarva’s Speech After Death

The last two episodes of Andor start with references to Star Wars, as Marco explains. For instance, one can see the Cantwell-class Star Destroyer. Colin Cantwell originally designed it for Episode 4, but it made its first proper appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story and then in Andor Season 1. This episode also contains allusions to the Millennium Falcon and lightsabers.

A transition in the episode shows, however: Visually, it separates itself from the known Star Wars. Marco shows that, contrary to classic Star Wars conventions, a soft scene transition is used. You see Cassian hanging against a wall and then slowly transition to the death of his foster mother.

Similar to Cassian, the death itself is not shown. As at the beginning of the series, the chime signals the start of the revolt. The many characters slowly come together, and the grand finale is heralded.

Although Maarva, Cassian’s foster mother, is dead, she delivers Marco’s favorite monologue of the series. Through a hologram, she gives a speech. As Marco explains, showrunner Tony Gilroy emphasized that it is a moral speech. Like the whole series, it is not about an inherently political perspective.

Another reason why this speech is so special to Marco is Maarva’s anger. She says: Fight The Empire (in English: Fight The Empire). In the original recording, however, she was supposed to say Fuck the Empire (in English: Fuck the Empire). This anger is noticeable in her pronunciation without the curse.

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The Camera Visualizes the Characters’ States

Marco highlights the camera in the last two episodes. In his video, he explains the camera tricks that establish the characters’ statuses. In the finale, unlike in the previous episodes, the faces of the characters are isolated. Close-ups not only show who stands where, they also depict the relationship to other characters. You can see whether they want to share an image or not.

As an example, he mentions Vel and Kleya. The visual language shows their differing views. The camera and the movements of the characters create a dynamic composition that tells a situation without actively narrating it.

Marco emphasizes that this is the art of visual storytelling. One does not need to recognize it, but you feel the reciprocal relationships across multiple planets.

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The Fates and Decisions of the Characters

The characters work towards their end. In the next segment of the video, Marco talks about the Death Star, which ultimately is the endpoint that the series works towards. But he also addresses another theme: No matter what the characters do, they are working towards their end.

As an example, he mentions the character Dedra. She makes the same mistakes as Syril at the beginning of the series. According to Marco, the season finale not only shows radicalization but also alliances and broken collaborations. The consequences arise from the characters’ own decisions.

In the last section of the video, Marco discusses Luthen, whose decisions lead to a long war. The greater good is set aside. Luthen sees the consequences of his decisions.

The first season ends with a monologue, again from a dead person. Cassian plays Nemik’s manifesto, and in a sequence, you see the many characters from Andor. It is about hope and the call to rebellion, and ultimately about the one who becomes the hero of it all.

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Although the series has already ended, it offers, like the franchise itself, many opportunities for analysis. In a previous video, Marco discussed an earlier storyline in Andor and the sacrifices that had to be made: The Greatest Sacrifice in the History of Star Wars

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Fallout 76: the best new Item in Season 22 is only for subscribers – But chemists will love it

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The Team of Fallout 76 is constantly delivering new content for the survival game in the Appalachians. In a few days, Season 22 will kick off, and one item stands out as the best in the update.

What is this update about? Fallout 76 has released details about the upcoming Season 22 in its latest blog post. This season is called “Modern Living” and it revolves around decorating your camp. In addition to a pink kitchen set, you will also have the opportunity to earn two pets and additional accessories for your four-legged friends to keep them entertained.

The update is expected to launch on September 2nd. Besides the mentioned items from the pass, there is also one item that serves as a highlight for long-time players and fans who don’t want to part with their loot.

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Chemists and pharmacists will be pleased

Which item turns out to be the highlight? It is the doctor’s bag support crate. This item functions like your ammunition box or scrap box, only it is exclusively reserved for all your chems. You can set up this bag in your camp and pack all your medical consumables inside. Storage space doesn’t matter because there is no limit for storing your drugs and stims in the doctor’s bag.

How do I get this item? Now comes the downside: You can only get the item if you are an active subscriber to Fallout 76. Overall, that amounts to €15 per month that you have to pay. The good part is that the subscription comes with many benefits, especially when you farm a lot and get overwhelmed with loot.

Previously, there was already a special box without storage limits for your materials and ammunition. Those who had chems usually carried them thanks to weight-reducing mods on armor, backpacks, and perk cards, as stim packs, their super variant, and other chems are very heavy.

With the doctor’s bag, however, you don’t have to waste perk cards for that anymore and can further optimize your build for DPS.

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What happens to the bag if I don’t renew my subscription? Another annoying issue with the subscription is the availability of the storage boxes, as you lose the right to store items in them when your subscription expires or you cancel it. We therefore recommend canceling ongoing subscriptions during times when you are not playing, and only renewing your subscription when you’re ready to grind again.

This way, you don’t waste money on months when you are not gaming or grinding anyway. Are you already looking forward to the bag, or is your build already geared to carry your chems almost weightlessly? You can find more about Fallout 76 here: The creators of Fallout 76 know one of the fans’ biggest wishes, but they have not yet had a reason to fulfill it

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Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Rookidee – How to make the most of the event

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

Rookidee is waiting for you at the next Community Day in Pokémon GO. We will show you how to make the most of the event.

As September is just around the corner, one of the most popular events in Pokémon GO is still waiting for you this month: the Community Day in August 2025. This time, Rookidee, the Flying Pokémon from Generation 8, is in the spotlight.

It can evolve into Corvisquire and then into Corviknight. In its final evolution, it gains the Steel type in addition to the Flying type.

We have put together how you can best prepare for the event and make the most of it afterwards.

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So sah das Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris aus

Community Day in August 2025 with Rookidee – Start & Event Bonuses

What? Community Day with Rookidee
When? Saturday, August 30, 2025 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exclusive Attack: Charged Attack, Air Cutter for Corviknight, if you evolve it during the event or in the following week
Bonuses:
– Increased shiny chance for Rookidee
– 1/4 hatch distance for eggs placed in incubators during the event
– Double catch candy
– Doubled chance of XL candies when catching Pokémon from level 31
– Lures and incense last for 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Snapshot surprises with Rookidee
– Field research featuring Rookidee

Bonuses until 10:00 PM local time:
– One additional special trade
– 50% less stardust cost when trading

Additional Content for the Community Day: When you log into Pokémon GO during the event, you will receive a free, limited-time research that lasts until Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Here, you can get a Rookidee with a special background, where the shiny chance is increased, just like in the event itself.

For $1.99 (approximately 2 €), you can additionally purchase a special research. For successfully completing the research, you will receive 3 encounters with Rookidee with a special background, additional Rookidee encounters without a special background, 1 premium battle pass, and 1 XL candy.

Who Should Attend the Community Day with Meikro?

For Collectors: If you do not currently own Rookidee and its evolutions or want to grab the shiny variants, then this event is the perfect opportunity to snag the specimens.

For Battlers: Rookidee and its evolutions are not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO during raids. However, Corviknight can shine in the battle league. While it ranks 15th in the Great League, it is currently ranked 4th in the Ultra League.

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The Perfect Preparation for the Community Day in August 2025

Organize your Pokémon Box: If you want to catch many Rookidee, you should create enough space in your Pokémon Box. This ensures that you can focus on catching the monsters during the event.

If your capacity runs low during the event, use a simple trick to quickly sort Pokémon.

Gather Enough Items: You should also think about having the right items if you want to make the most of the event.

  • Balls: No ball, no catch. Gather enough balls before the event to catch every Rookidee.
  • Sananabeeren: With the help of a Sananaberry, you can obtain four times the amount of candy for a single catch, thanks to the bonus in the event. Silver Sananaberries even give you one additional candy.
  • Lure Module and Incense: Both items last for 3 hours when activated during the event. They ensure that you encounter even more monsters.

What Mega Pokémon are Worth it for the Event? If you have an active Mega Evolution of the Flying type during the event, you can receive even more experience points and candy for each catch. Choose one of the following evolutions to benefit from the bonuses:

  • Mega Rayquaza
  • Mega Salamence
  • Mega Pidgeot
  • Mega Charizad Y

Immediately after the Community Day, September begins. And it doesn’t just start with a new season in Pokémon GO, bringing you some new content like monsters and Mega Evolutions, but also directly with 2 events: Pokémon GO starts September with regional monsters and a Mega Evolution

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7 vs. Wild announces “the mother of all survival scenarios”; fans complain: “It can’t get more boring than this trailer”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In a new announcement video, the creators of 7 vs. Wild presented the new fifth season. However, instead of generating hype, there is a lot of frustration from the viewers. They do not understand for whom the video was made.

What kind of video is this? In a new announcement video, the new season of 7 vs. Wild was announced. The familiar narrator of the show presented the circumstances in the Amazon rainforest in more detail. It is striking that this season is touted as particularly tough.

A graphic shows that the “jungle” is supposedly harder than the desert and tundra regions. The narrator says: “You wanted the jungle? Be careful what you wish for.” Elsewhere, it is mentioned as “one of the most dangerous regions on Earth” and a “constant danger” as well as “life-threatening risks at 30°, 90% humidity and torrential rainfalls out of nowhere”.

In the scenes, one continues to see dangerous animals and insects that are supposedly in the Amazon rainforest. The scenario is said to be “the mother of all survival scenarios”, but the fans are expressing dissatisfaction. They were hoping not only for a different video but also for a different scenario.

Here you can watch the announcement video:

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A lot of frustration in the comments

What do the fans say about the announcement? The fans are showing an overwhelmingly negative reaction to the video on YouTube. On one hand, they criticize that compared to the trailers that announced the new seasons in the past years, this time a rather drawn-out explanatory video was produced.

The viewers are particularly missing excitement and the familiar music of 7 vs. Wild. Only the familiar voice stands out positively for many. The viewers write on YouTube:

  • Zitsuj: “In the previous announcement videos / trailers, I really got goosebumps and a feeling of joy inside; it could be because of the backstory and partly due to the hate, but here you feel absolutely no vibe or passion. It feels very loveless, and I think it’s not a good sign when you can already tell at the announcement that there’s a TV production behind it.”
  • nils-kriedner: “But one has to say clearly: There is hope – because it can’t be more boring than this trailer.”
  • Max-Tex95: “Difficult, indeed. I actually want to give it a chance, but the trailer and the selection of candidates currently give me more of a jungle camp vibe…”
  • VanyCus: “I really want to give it a chance…. But the ‘announcement video’ does nothing for me. No excitement. Wildly strung together short clips in varying qualities, with no informative content, cannot trigger hype.”

What would the fans have preferred? Even without Fritz Meinecke, many fans would have hoped for a different approach to the fifth season of 7 vs. Wild. Some have been calling for years for an elite season, where professionals rather than influencers are put through the tough test to see how they really cope.

On Reddit, viewer G0rid wishes for a back-to-the-roots season with 7 friends showcasing their bushcrafting skills. However, what most fans would like is a proper trailer instead of the announcement video, as in previous years.

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That the makers of 7 vs. Wild did not announce Season 5 with a proper trailer disturbs many fans immensely. The fact that the show cannot simply continue without Fritz Meinecke is also shown by a recent cancellation: 7 vs. Wild wanted to fill entire halls even without Fritz Meinecke, now the organizers are backtracking

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WoW Classic needs more casuals to make the game fun again

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Casuals are often seen as the death of an MMORPG. But in WoW Classic it becomes clear: Without casuals, the game is not complete.

World of Warcraft is the best MMORPG that has ever existed – at least that’s what a lot of WoW fans would claim. But whether they mean the current WoW, that is “Retail”, or the old “Classic” variant – there is disagreement about that.

But no matter how much one likes Classic, most have come to realize: It’s not quite like it used to be. This is not only due to the small changes in the game but also to the community. Because it has changed drastically.

A fan sees only one solution: WoW Classic needs to attract more casuals again if it wants to be good again.

A new expansion is coming soon in modern WoW:

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What’s going on with WoW Classic? Those trying to find their way into WoW Classic as newcomers might have a hard time. Because without friends to guide them and if they don’t want to spend hours watching guides or videos, getting started is difficult. Most players are veterans who have been playing the game for 20 years. Patience is often low, and the entry is tough. Glittering-Beat3831 criticizes exactly this in his post in the WoW Classic Subreddit:

I believe that what made WoW so special was the fact that everyone was new and just experimenting a little. People simply enjoyed doing what they wanted to do and playing the game the way they wanted to play it. Most people were just casual and friendly.

However, according to his view, it is no longer like it used to be. The player base has changed, and so has how WoW is played:

Nowadays, there is gatekeeping in the game from sweaty try-hard players competing for the best parses and only doing Min/Maxing. There is nothing wrong with playing the game that way, but it’s just a shame that this is now the majority of the player base.

Dad guilds and leveling guilds do exist, but most of them are practically dead.

This behavior, he argues, leads to newcomers having neither a chance nor wanting to spend much time in the game:

I have the impression that when new people come to the game, they are immediately turned off by all the try-hards who take the game too seriously or treat it like an eSport, and then newcomers say: “Yeah, this is not for me, I have a life” and then they disappear. If I were new, I wouldn’t want to play either.

We need the majority of players to be casuals again so that the game can be magical again. Now it’s just a cesspool of negativity with miserable players who aren’t even playing to have fun.

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Community agrees, but sees other problems

Even though many agree with the original post, there are also some comments that consider a few other factors. Because the development in WoW Classic is simply normal, as times have changed. It was different back then because there was always a stream of new players. Hiroba writes:

I believe people often forget that the popularity of WoW was a big reason why old content felt alive for so long, even in the first expansions. There were thousands of new players back then who were just starting and leveling from 1 to 60.

Unlike today, when nearly everyone playing Classic is a long-term veteran of the game and has experienced everything multiple times.

The consensus seems to be that the “good old days” will simply never come back. But if one wants to bring back a bit of the old magic in classic Azeroth, then they need to try to give newcomers more space and maybe pay a little less attention to complete optimization. But that’s not so easy once one has started.
But maybe some fans just need to come out of their wrong phase of their WoW life …

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Path of Exile 2 gives away 6 items at the start of the new season – Here’s how to get them

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Path of Exile 2 have the developers offered several ways to get free items at launch. MeinMMO explains how you can obtain them.

Which items can be obtained for free? The developers of Path of Exile 2 have launched several different promotions that allow players to obtain free items at the start of the new season “The Third Edict”.

The following items are available:

  1. The “Exile’s Hood”
  2. The “Exile’s Staff Skin”
  3. The “Exile’s Cloak”
  4. The “Clam Stash” skin
  5. The “Helmet of the Abyssal”
  6. The “Cape of the Abyssal”

Additionally, there is a profile frame to grab on Discord, but we haven’t counted this as an item. We explain how you can receive the items.

Here you can see what the new season of Path of Exile 2 offers you:

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

Free items in Path of Exile 2 thanks to Twitch

To earn the free items, you may need to have an account with Twitch in some cases. You also need to link this with your Path of Exile 2 account before you can receive the items as Twitch drops.

Clam Stash Skin and Helmet of the Abyssal

To get the Clam Stash Skin and the Helmet of the Abyssal, you need to watch any channel with active Twitch drops on Twitch from August 29 at 10:00 PM until September 6 at 10:00 AM.

You can then collect both skins from your Drops Inventory on Twitch once you have watched one or more livestreams for a total of at least 3 hours.

Cape of the Abyssal

To obtain the Cape of the Abyssal, you must watch one or more livestreams for a total of at least 3 hours from September 6 at 2:00 PM until September 13 at 2:00 PM. After that, you can collect your reward from your Drops Inventory on Twitch.

You can also support a streamer of your choice with two paid subscriptions and receive the “Storm of Valako” portal as a reward. However, cost-free Prime subs do not count.

You can see all Twitch rewards in this video:

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Secure ingame free items, here’s what you must do

The other free items from Path of Exile 2 are also available without Twitch. For these, you must achieve certain goals in the game. However, the promotion only runs during the first weekend, from August 29 at 10:00 PM to September 1 at 10:00 PM.

Exile’s Hood

To obtain the Exile’s Hood, you simply need to enter the Clearfell Encampment in Act 1 during the first weekend of the new season of Path of Exile 2. This is enough to receive the reward.

Exile’s Staff Skin

To obtain the “Exile’s Staff” skin, you need to reach the “Rotten Druid” in the “Grim Tangle” with your character in Act 1. If you defeat the boss, you will receive the staff skin.

Exile’s Cloak

The “Exile’s Cloak” goes into your wardrobe when you almost complete Act 1. At the end, you must defeat the boss “Count Geonor”. If you succeed, the cloak is yours.

All skins that can be earned ingame can be seen here as a set in the picture:

Image shows the new Exile's set
Image shows the new Exile’s set

How do I get the Discord reward? On Discord, you can find a compass symbol at the bottom of your server list, from which you can view all currently active quests. If you accept the quest for Path of Exile 2 and play the game for 15 minutes, you will receive a profile frame for free on Discord. The action runs from August 29 to September 5.

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Path of Exile 2 distributes many free skins to celebrate their new season “The Third Edict”. Although no new class is being added to the game, the developers seem to be making significant changes and fundamentally altering the game. You can read more about this here: Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict – All about the release and innovations for Update 0.3

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Twitch streamers fulfill their role model function, suddenly showing more reckless behavior in the next project

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The community praised various German Twitch streamers for their exemplary behavior on e-scooters, but now they seem to be more reckless on their new so-called “retirement tour.” As a result, they are facing criticism from the community.

Where did the Twitch streamers show exemplary behavior? During their e-scooter tour, participating Twitch streamers Max “Trymacs” Stemmler, Max Schradin, Paul “Krokoboss,” and Nici Stemmler wore helmets. Although it is not mandatory to wear a helmet when riding e-scooters, it is recommended.

The Twitch streamers used their influence during the tour to set a good example with their helmets, even though they were criticized by a passerby for it.

However, the behavior during their current tour, the “retirement tour,” is completely different.

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“Exaggerating so hard”

Twitch streamers are more reckless in their current project: Since August 28, 2025, many well-known Twitch streamers such as Trymacs, MontanaBlack, and Zarbex have been participating. There are a total of 10 participants. There will be other guests involved on and off. The whole event is organized by Max Schradin.

With mobility scooters, the Twitch streamers take on the role of seniors and plan to be on the road for 4 days. In between, there are also various challenges.

But only a few hours after the Twitch streamers set off on their electric mobility scooters for seniors, criticism is already pouring in. Many of the participants seem to be exaggerating a bit. At least that is the opinion among voices in a post on Reddit regarding the issue:

  • The posting user CIoudinee writes: “I checked out Schradin’s retirement tour today. They’re going so wild that it breaks. Trymacs and a few others are exaggerating so hard. They constantly overtake on bike lanes and ride side by side on bike and pedestrian paths.”
  • sejoki_ wonders: “That Schradin is the voice of reason is something I did not have on my bingo card.”
  • Broad_Chain3247 states: “It’s infuriating.”

Sascha Hellinger, for example, drives into a ditch because he intentionally veers off the sidewalk. You can watch the clip here on YouTube:

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In another clip (viewable on YouTube), the Twitch streamers attempt to shove each other, creating the potential for an accident.

The user pinoyhb additionally states on Reddit that he did not expect anything different in this configuration of influencers. The community is chaotic and would find such behavior acceptable. At least Max Schradin stands up for the others and plays the voice of reason.

How the retirement tour develops and whether there will be further accidents remains to be seen.

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The Twitch streamer Nici Stemmler also organized a tour, but with a camper. However, he had a problem with his vehicle right at the start. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: Twitch streamer plans big camper tour, but the start is a disaster, leaving the locals in despair.

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The author of Jujutsu Kaisen is working on a new manga that surpasses its predecessor in one aspect

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Gege Akutami finished his manga on Jujutsu Kaisen about a year ago. While the anime is still in full swing, the mangaka is already dedicating himself to his next project. And it seems to be even more promising.

What kind of manga will this be? As reported by the X accounts Shonen Jump News and Manga Mogura RE, a new manga by Gege Akutami, the mangaka of Jujutsu Kaisen, is set to launch in the 41st issue of the “Weekly Shonen Jump” magazine.

The manga is titled Mimojuro and will include a story that is supposed to run shorter than other works. Gege Akutami will only be responsible for the story this time, with the drawings taken over by Yuji Iwasaki. You might know the artist from Cipher Academy.

What the manga will be about is still unknown. A possible connection to Jujutsu Kaisen has not yet been confirmed or denied. All previous information is pure speculation. 

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Mimojuro is ahead of Jujutsu Kaisen in one respect

What is better about Mimojuro? Since Akutami no longer has to create the story and drawings simultaneously, he can fully focus on the story of the new manga. The additional artist relieves Akutami. This is especially beneficial for him because his health condition was unfortunately rather critical recently. 

This could suggest that the story might be even more gripping than in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Moreover, Akutami is known not to be the best artist, as many fans on Reddit have already noted. His drawings are not a disaster, but they are also not the best in the manga field. In the anime, it’s different because he is not responsible for the drawings there.

Iwasaki’s work on Cipher Academy looks much better. Therefore, Mimojuro might surpass its predecessor Jujutsu Kaisen, at least in terms of the drawings and the story. 

Unfortunately, the manga is only planned as a short story. Therefore, it might be that a success as big as Jujutsu Kaisen is not in the cards. But the manga publisher Shueisha has high hopes for Mimojuro (see X). The manga will be featured on the cover of the Shueisha magazine upon its initial release.

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The anime of Jujutsu Kaisen is currently on a break between Season 2 and Season 3. When it will continue and what the story of the continuation will look like, you can find out on MeinMMO: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: Release, Trailer, and Leaks of the Anime at a Glance

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Who thought that Elden Ring is still too easy will soon get a crushing challenge

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The already challenging game Elden Ring will offer its players an even harder challenge this September.

What is this new challenge? For those who haven’t suffered enough in Elden Ring, starting from September 2025, there will be an opportunity to test their skills again in the Soulslike. Elden Ring will introduce a new difficulty level called “Deep of Night,” meant to provide experienced players with a new hurdle in terms of gameplay.

Perhaps you can only overcome the new difficulty with a friend:

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Elden Ring becomes harder

What is different about this difficulty level? In “Deep of Night,” the enemies players encounter are supposed to be stronger than usual. Moreover, players cannot determine which Nightlord they will face. Potential advantages of the Shifting-Earth locations do not provide support for the players.

However, players will not only suffer more than usual, but they can also look forward to better items and rewards. There are, for example, new Depths relics that can only be obtained in “Deep of Night.”

Weapons might have additional effects that are not present in the standard version of the game. However, not all effects are beneficial for the players; some may negatively impact gameplay.

What else can be expected? Further clear specifications from Bandai Namco on its website are not currently available. Just some cryptic hints.

It is said that the game will become harder “the deeper you go down.” Also, the “ratings based on wins or losses” will influence the “depth.”

The difficulty level is said to go up to “depth 3,” while “depths 4 and 5” are said to represent an endless battle for particularly determined players. What exactly we can imagine from that remains unclear.

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With “Deep of Night,” Elden Ring seems to demand everything from its experienced players once again. If you want to prepare for the new difficulty level in Elden Ring, we recommend the guides here on MeinMMO: Elden Ring: All Guides, Builds, and Beginner Tips Overview

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