Heroes in Dungeons & Dragons have various talents and abilities through which they can shine: particularly strong, smart, charismatic. But how would the real people behind the characters perform? A guide shows how to find that out.
What kind of guide is this? In the Dungeons & Dragons subreddit, a Reddit user NYY15TM shared a guide titled “So you want realism in D&D?” The guide dates back to 1977, making it almost 50 years old, and was created by Brian Blume, a former game designer who also contributed to Dungeons & Dragons in his time.
The guide is for players who desire a method to translate their realistic, “natural” abilities into attribute values like in the game. This should provide an alternative to rolling for ability scores to create a character that closely resembles one’s real self.
To this end, Blume found a method for each ability (Strength, Intelligence, Wisdom, Dexterity, Constitution, and Charisma) to calculate total attribute values.
Here you can see the presentation of the role-playing game “Daggerheart,” created by Critical Role:
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Critical Role stellen ihr neues, eigenes Rollenspiel vor: Daggerheart
Guide reveals bitter truths to players
How are the real attribute values calculated? Blume reveals with his document how these calculations need to be carried out:
Strength: To determine your strength, go to a gym and press as much weight as you can overhead. Divide the number of pounds lifted by 10. The result is your strength value.
Intelligence: To determine your intelligence, look at the results of your most recent IQ test and divide the result by 10. The result is your intelligence value.
Wisdom: To determine your wisdom, add up all the hours you spend per week playing D&D or working on your D&D campaign. Subtract the result from 20. That is your wisdom value.
Dexterity: To determine your dexterity, go to the track of the nearest school and run 400 meters. Subtract your runtime (in seconds) from 80. That is your dexterity value.
Constitution: To determine your constitution, try to determine the number of consecutive months in which you did not have to call in sick to school or work. That is your constitution value.
Charisma: To determine your charisma, count all the times you have been seen on television or in the newspaper. Multiply the result by 2. That is your charisma value.
Here you can see the original document of the guide as it was shared on Reddit:
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What does the community say about this guide? The community jumped on the new opportunity for attribute calculation but notes that the results can quickly go to extremes—and can sometimes be quite nasty:
Ribky writes: “With the wisdom calculation, he really hit a home run.” (via Reddit)
Sushi-DM notes: “Americans must really have high constitution values because they can’t afford to miss work.” (via Reddit) AnotherBookWyrm adds that “an attribute value of 40 would be in the realm of divine power, meaning the average American citizen would be a deity” (via Reddit)
Colinleep finds: “Charisma should be completely redefined with social media.” (via Reddit)
dougc84 notes: “I didn’t even know I could have a dexterity and constitution of 0” (via Reddit)
Those who follow this calculation method by Brian Blume during character creation might end up with a character quite different from what they would normally play. But who knows, maybe some of you could become powerful heroes in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, even with your real attribute values. However, that won’t stop your Game Master from making you feel insecure: Game Masters reveal their dark secrets, sharing the best ways to unsettle their players in Dungeons & Dragons
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In Pokémon GO the events in September 2025 are coming up. What content does the month bring? We show you all the dates in the list.
What kind of events are they? As usual, September has various events such as Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, Community Days, but also a lot of other interesting dates in tow. The highlights include the following.
Highlights of the Pokémon GO events in September: The start of the new season is approaching. It is called “Stories of Transformation” and apparently revolves around Mega Evolutions. We are excited!
In addition, there are two more events at the start: First, the Kanto Celebration starts, followed by the Mega Raid Day with Tohaido.
Other highlights include a new Rocket Event for the Psychic Spectacle, the return of the original forms of Palkia and Dialga, and various Mega Raids. Additionally, throughout September, there will also be XP bonuses, in preparation for the increase of the level cap.
Do you want more details? Then we will show you our overview of all events here.
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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle
Special Events in September 2025
Here you will find all events that bring special bonuses in September. We summarize the date and title of the event for you. If further information is already known, you will find it under the corresponding link. For events whose titles are only known in English so far, only this title is recorded. The list will be continuously updated.
The Raid Hour always takes place on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. It brings you a specific Raid Boss at almost all arenas in Pokémon GO. We will show you which ones are in September. Possible Shinys are marked with an asterisk*.
Date
Raid Boss
September 3
Palkia in original form*
September 10
Palkia in original form*
September 17
Mega Latias* and Mega Latios*
September 24
Dialga in original form*
October 1
Dialga in original form*
Spotlight Hours in September 2025
The Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the schedule. It brings a Pokémon that appears everywhere. There is also a bonus on top.
Every week, certain Pokémon appear in Dynamax battles. The following are available in the listed weeks and can also be encountered on the respective Monday at “Dyna Monday” from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Dates
Dyna Boss
September 2 – 7
Dusselgurr*
September 8 – 14
Unratütox*
September 15 – 21
Abra*
September 22 – 28
Chaneira*
September 29 – October 5
Tanhel
Additionally, information about the probably biggest still upcoming event in 2025 has already been revealed: The Nature Zone is returning. There, we will not only encounter new Pokémon, but we can also look forward to particularly powerful specimens. You can read all about the Wild Area 2025 in Pokémon GO here.
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The players of Helldivers 2 have actually sworn to initially confront the new players from Xbox with harsh reality and show them how the game really is. However, as the first reports indicate, the steel warriors actually have a warm heart.
What was the plan? Originally, the veterans of Helldivers 2 wanted to show their new recruits from Xbox how the galactic war really is. The recruits were to lie in the dirt and fundamentally understand what Helldivers 2 is truly about.
However, the first experiences of the new Xbox Divers show that behind the thick armors, there are warm hearts of the soldiers.
Here you can see how the new Helldivers are welcomed:
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Helldivers 2 invites new players of Xbox Series X|S to great heroic deeds
Veterans help the recruits
How did it go in reality? A new report shows that the veterans do not just want to let the new recruits do it, but want to help them stand on their own feet.
Thus, Reddit user DrifterzProdigy reports on his first steps as a recruit. After the tutorial, he set off for the first mission. His only equipment was a machine gun and a SOS beacon. Both support deliveries were requested by the player.
The SOS beacon acts in Helldivers 2 as an invitation for other players to join the mission. Thus, along with the machine gun, 2 high-level players landed in the recruit’s round. Instead of treating him poorly, they actually provided him with all kinds of weapons, gadgets, and even called him a mech suit. Additionally, they were said to have written: “Welcome, brother, give this a try.”
Instead of leaving him after the round, he tells that the veterans took 3 hours to explain the entire game to him and help wherever necessary. The user describes the experience as follows:
Given how toxic online gaming can be today, this release was like a breath of fresh air, and the interaction with the community was absolutely wonderful. I knew I was in a good community when I accidentally pressed a button on another player’s backpack and he just hugged me and typed “Hold me tight, brother” while we shone in radiant liberating luminescence.
What do the other players think? Both other veterans and recruits have had similar experiences. On Reddit, they report about it and also explain why everyone is in such a positive mood:
URZthane: “Welcome to the community! You are no longer a recruit, but a Helldiver, just like all of us!”
Worldly-Inevitable82: “You may have waited long to play this game with us, but we have also waited a long time to play with you.”
FlyRobot: “I had great interactions with newbies and veterans yesterday. Playing against a common enemy is much more fun than against each other!”
sixstringronin: “I think the community is formed because it’s a cooperative PvE game. There’s no competition, it’s just about your Helldiver comrades surviving. I really wished this had also been established in Halo.”
FSR is AMD’s alternative to Nvidia’s DLSS. However, you have to enable FSR 4.0 in the settings to use the feature. MeinMMO explains how to do itand demonstrates it using Cyberpunk 2077 and Marvel: Rivals.
However, those who want to use FSR 4.0 need not only a specific graphics card but must also activate the function in their system. MeinMMO explains how to do it and what you need to consider.
If you do not activate FSR 4.0, the function will not be available in many games. In Cyberpunk 2077, for example, the option for FSR 4.0 is not even displayed as long as you do not activate the function.
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FSR 4.0: Requirements and activate for supported games
These are the requirements for FSR 4.0: Those who want to use FSR 4.0 definitely need a graphics card from the RX 9000 series. Currently, those are the RX 9070 (XT) and the RX 9060 (XT). More graphics cards are expected to follow, and FSR 4.0 is officially not compatible with older graphics cards.
Depending on the game, you should definitely have the latest software version from AMD installed. You can get the latest version directly from AMD.
This is how you activate FSR 4.0:
First, open your AMD software (Adrenalin Edition). The quickest way is from the taskbar below.
Next, switch from the “Home” tab at the top to the “Gaming” tab.
In the “Gaming” section, switch to the “Graphics” tab.
Scroll down a bit until you see the graphics card options. Here you will find the option “FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.” This is the long name for FSR.
Change the menu option from “disabled” to “enabled.” You will receive a notification that your software automatically makes a few settings.
You will now receive a series of notifications from the software at the bottom of the taskbar, showing you that automatic settings are being made in certain games to enable FSR 4.0.
For FidelityFX Super Resolution 4, you need to switch the toggle to “Enabled”.
Activate AMD FSR 4.0 in Cyberpunk 2077 and Marvel: Rivals
Activating FSR 4.0 in the game: Once you have activated the feature via the general AMD software, you can then use FSR 4.0 in many games.
We will exemplify this possibility using Cyberpunk 2077 and Marvel: Rivals. In both games, you must activate the corresponding option in the game settings. You can see the settings in the following two images:
This is how you activate FSR 4.0 in Marvel: Rivals.This is how you activate FSR 4.0 in Cyberpunk 2077.
Important: As long as you do not consciously activate the FSR 4.0 function in the AMD software, the setting will usually not appear in the game! FSR 4.0 will also not appear if you do not have the compatible graphics card or cannot select it.
Destiny: Rising is the mobile game for fans of the loot shooter. Developed by NetEase, it brings you into an alternative timeline of the franchise, featuring new features, weapons, and stories. What you should know about the shooter is covered here in our brief overview.
In collaboration with Bungie, this alternative project has now been created to also give mobile gamers the chance to dive into the world of the Guardians.
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Destiny: Rising shows first gameplay in the trailer
What you need to know about Destiny: Rising
When can I play Destiny: Rising? The European server was opened at 9 AM German time on August 28, 2025. So you can start playing already.
How much does Destiny Rising cost? The game is free and can be downloaded from the App Store or the Google Play Store.
How is Destiny: Rising financed? Destiny: Rising relies on gacha mechanics for monetization. It offers boxes with random items, characters, and resources for purchase.
If you are lucky, you may get what you want from the boxes for little money. If you are unlucky, you may spend a lot of money without getting your desired item – gacha is often referred to as a kind of gambling.
However, the good thing about Destiny: Rising is that using the gacha system is entirely optional. You can also be a successful free-to-play player in the game.
Can I play Destiny: Rising on console or PC? So far, there are no plans to port Destiny: Rising to PC or console. However, there remains a chance, as updates and graphical adjustments through Bungie’s experience could enhance the game and make it more attractive for other platforms.
What significant differences exist compared to Destiny 2? If you come from Destiny 2, you are probably interested in the major differences compared to the Bungie game. You can expect the following:
Relies on gacha mechanics to acquire heroes and items
Is a mobile game that can be played with a controller
You can customize your Guardian’s face, but Rising focuses more on well-known Guardians from the franchise that you can select as playable heroes
Has a better and larger Gambit
You can engage in clan housing
There is a card game in the game
The Sparrow Race League (SRL) will be featured in Rising
Activities cost energy – when this is depleted, you receive weaker loot
YouTuber Timon “Klengan” talks in his new video about the Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller and his former editor. However, he sees the problem elsewhere, namely with the reactions themselves.
This is the background about Papaplatte: In August 2025, former editor Paul “Pamabu” spoke up on YouTube. He had built and managed Papaplatte’s reaction channel “Lattensepp” for 2 years, but found his payment and the treatment unfair.
When Papaplatte did not have a reaction channel yet, Pamabu took the stream recordings, edited out the reactions, and uploaded them on the newly created YouTube channel Lattensepp. Initially without Papaplatte’s consent.
Papaplatte stated in his comment on the situation that the reactions are his own content and that Pamabu had profited from them for a while. This is a topic that was overlooked in the broader discussion around the payment of editors.
In his new video on YouTube, Klengan talked about this very topic and noted what a significant problem this is in the Twitch and YouTube bubble.
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Reactions bring imbalance to YouTube and Twitch
What is the problem? Watching YouTube videos in your Twitch stream, i.e. “reacting”, is widely spread in the Twitch bubble. Twitch streamers have their own reaction channels on YouTube that generate incredibly high sums of money.
Klengan illustrates this with his own videos that were reacted to by Twitch streamers. For example, his YouTube video gets about 160,000 clicks, while a reaction from MontanaBlack on it gets around 540,000 views.
In one video, YouTuber Klengan is ahead of the reaction from Trymacs (Screenshot: YouTube)
Thus, reactions and original videos are in imbalance. Producing original videos is labor-intensive, not only in terms of effort – writing and shooting scripts – but also often in terms of payment. If a video is to be well-edited, an editor needs to be hired.
Reactions, on the other hand, have low effort: A video is watched, paused, commented on, snippets are edited and uploaded. Of course, there are also reactions that have a significantly higher effort, depending on further input provided. However, it often involves an opinion that is expressed by the Twitch streamers about the video and its topic.
What is the solution? As a proposed solution, Klengan shows a method that YouTuber RobBubble has already suggested: A system that splits the earnings of a reaction 50:50 between the creator and the reacting person.
Klengan emphasizes that YouTube’s current copyright system is indeed capable of recognizing when a video is played in a reaction and that the creator is notified as well. A change in this issue seems urgently necessary.
What exactly happened with Papaplatte? In his video, Pamabu accused the Twitch streamer mainly of changing payments. Initially, he was to be paid 25% of the channel’s income, which Papaplatte eventually found too much, so he started paying him a fixed salary in the future.
Recently, one of the most popular mods for Final Fantasy XIV was shut down by the developer itself. Now Naoki Yoshida, the Director and Producer of the MMORPG, speaks out: As a PC gamer, he is open to mods, but there are limits.
What exactly upset the community? On August 22, the mod Mare Synchronos was shut down. This mod allowed users to share mods across clients with other players. Player A could, for example, see individual mods from Player B.
The developer received a legal request a few days before the shutdown and decided to take this step. This led to an outcry on social media and a review bombing of the Steam version of Final Fantasy XIV, as many players hold Square Enix responsible for shutting down their favorite mod.
On August 26, YouTuber Xenosys Vex released an interview with the Mare developer. In it, he stated that his biggest issue was the moderation of the content shared by the over 270,000 registered users. This also included illegal sexual acts.
On August 28, 2025, Naoki Yoshida spoke out and wrote in a post on the Lodestone about his own views on mods. He also explains when Square Enix must shut down mods for what reasons.
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Monster Hunter Wilds und Final Fantasy XIV wagen ein Crossover
Even the boss actually thinks mods are quite good, but…
What does Naoki Yoshida himself think about mods? Yoshi-P’s statement begins with him identifying as a long-time PC gamer. He is also open to modding itself: For over twenty years, I have seen how mods can expand the fun of the game and positively influence the gaming experience.
It is important to him that certain limits are not crossed. These include that mods should only be used for personal use and at individual responsibility. In addition, mods should not harm the respective game and its services or undermine the game design.
… when limits are crossed, Square Enix must act
Why is it not good for other players to see other players’ mods? The statement does not specifically address Mare Synchronos. However, Yoshida gives three examples that fit the application of Mare very well:
If a player mods difficult-to-obtain armor for their own character, that is okay as long as this armor is only visible to that one player. However, once other players can see it, it can diminish the achievement of having actually earned that armor for those who have achieved that.
Of course, it is also possible to mod paid shop items, which could encourage others to also mod instead of spending money.
Additionally, such a mod could be used to depict player characters and NPCs naked. As long as only the mod user can see this, it falls under their personal responsibility. However, if screenshots or videos are made of this and posted online, it could have serious legal consequences for Final Fantasy XIV as a game in some countries.
For example, regarding in-game shop armor, Naoki Yoshida also mentions that he is aware of player criticism that more money is flowing to Square Enix through the shop. However, this revenue is important to maintain the services of Final Fantasy XIV. He cites increasing server, energy, and property costs, among other things.
Regarding the third example, he also goes into detail that the guidelines for game content are becoming increasingly strict to protect minors. Final Fantasy XIV is required to comply with the laws of all countries in which the game is offered. Failure to comply could also lead to the cessation of the game.
In conclusion, Yoshida states that he is aware that the most mods were created with good intentions. He also does not criticize mod developers and users. The team will continue to do their best to provide a positive gaming experience.
Naoki Yoshida’s statement reinforces the suspicion that the request to the Mare developer actually came directly from Square Enix. At the same time, it also suggests that the team will continue to turn a blind eye to mods as long as the limits set by Yoshi-P are not crossed – even though, of course, mods and third-party tools are still prohibited under the Terms of Service. In the same statement, he also gave cryptic hints about things that will happen after the upcoming Japanese Fan Festival: The boss of Final Fantasy XIV gives a hint about the start time of the upcoming expansion
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A planet in Helldivers 2 allows you to earn the latest weapons in the game in a short time, instead of buying them for real money.
What kind of currency is this? In Helldivers 2, you unlock new weapons, cosmetic items, and new equipment like grenades and boosters typically through war bonds. These are mini-battle passes.
A regular war bond costs 1,000 Over-Credits. You can buy them for around €10 or farm them. Additionally, there are legendary war bonds, which cost even 1,500 Over-Credits (about €15).
So far, Helldivers 2 has a total of 15 paid war bonds. If you want to own all the weapons, grenades, boosters, and armor, you need to farm or buy a total of 15,500 Over-Credits.
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Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST – Trailer for the next legendary war loan
The best planet for farming Over-Credits
How can you farm Over-Credits? You can find Over-Credits during a mission on planets, for example, in bunkers, Hellpods, and containers. However, they are relatively rare, and you only get about 10 credits per find, with a lot of luck you might find 100 credits.
What kind of planet is this? If you are currently fighting against the Termites (bugs), you can land on the planet “Grand Errant”. This is located at the bug front in the Farsight sector (lower part of the star map).
Grand Errant is considered by the community to be the best planet for farming Over-Credits due to its characteristics. One player explains on Reddit that with the right team and the correct processes, you can earn about 600–800 Over-Credits per hour.
Thus, you can farm a complete war bond in 1–2 hours. This saves impatient players who want to have the latest weapons as quickly as possible real money.
How should you proceed on the planet? You land in the middle of the planet. Then each member of your 4-man squad runs in a cardinal direction to the edge of the map and looks out for points of interest (POIs) where you can find the super credits.
To move faster, you can use backpack stratagems like the jump pack or the warp pack. You should open containers with explosive weapons or the antimatter rifle. Once you have checked all POIs, you complete the mission without successfully finishing it to save time. You keep all the medals and super credits found at the POIs.
If you’re new to Helldivers 2, the game can feel chaotic and overwhelming quickly. To ensure your start in the shooter goes smoothly, MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller has put together some tips for you: 20 quick tips for Helldivers 2 to help you get started
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As soon as the summer holidays are over, an offer on Steam can send fans of the Harry Potter universe back to their desks.
Which offer is being referred to? The open-world game set in the Harry Potter universe, “Hogwarts Legacy” by Avalanche Software, is part of the “Back to Hogwarts celebration” on Steam and is currently reduced by 80%, available for only €11.99 (instead of €59.99). This is the lowest price ever for which the game has been available (Source: SteamDB).
For those who haven’t played it yet and have perhaps been considering diving into the game and the world surrounding Hogwarts, now is the time to act. The offer ends on September 2, 2025 – after that, the Hogwarts Express will have left.
Here you can see the trailer for Hogwarts Legacy by Avalanche Software:
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Hogwarts Legacy: Official Launch Trailer
Harry Potter franchise games are heavily discounted for a short time
Which other games are also affected? The “Back to Hogwarts” offer applies not only to Hogwarts Legacy, even though it is available at the lowest price so far. Other franchise games like the “Lego Harry Potter Collection” and “Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” are also reduced by 80%.
However, for those more interested in Hogwarts Legacy, they could also buy the Digital Deluxe Edition for just €2 more (€13.99), which includes the game as well as a few in-game items like the Thestral mount, a battle arena, a cosmetic set, and a dark arts field cap.
Is the game worth it for interested players? At the time of this article, Hogwarts Legacy has a “very positive” rating on Steam (92% of 11,950 German user reviews are positive). The reviews (via Steam) show what players particularly enjoy about Hogwarts Legacy.
Commandante SKINS: “No professor cares that you blow everything up with unforgivable curses. 10/10”
Nevaraniel: “I’ve read negative and positive things about the game. […] For me, this game is magical, beautifully constructed down to the smallest detail, and I find it fascinating how the developers come up with all this. You don’t have to be a hardcore Harry Potter fan to play the game.”
theta_operator: “A fantastic game that offers a very good mix of open world play and story. The graphics are beautiful, and the story is well thought out and always engaging. Highly recommended!”
The Wild Area 2025 in Pokémon GO has been announced. Here, the event is called “Nature Zone”. No matter where: the date has plenty of highlights to offer.
As of yesterday, the date for the Wild Area 2025 was announced, and now further details about the event are known, which will take place on November 15 and 16 in the global variant.
However, there are still some other points that the event will bring, which already seem quite exciting. We summarize the highlights for you here.
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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle
The mighty Pokémon return
The mighty Pokémon are particularly strong specimens of monsters that you can encounter in the wild. They had particularly high stats in 2024, had a higher chance of being an XXL Pokémon, and also came with high levels. They could also be shiny with luck.
While the monsters were not easy to catch, the catch was definitely worth it. Last year, there were many exciting Pokémon, and this year’s list looks good too:
On Saturday, Snorlax, Galar-Gallop, Tyranitar, Flunkifer, Absol, Golgantes, Silembrim, Barrikadax and Maskagato will appear
On Sunday, Alolan Ninetales, Galar-Wheezing, Granbull, Houndoom, Gardevoir, Kramshef, Kracko, Piondragi and Snibunna will appear
On both event days, Selfe, Vesprit, and Tobutz can also appear as mighty Pokémon – but only with a ticket and when using incense
By the way: There will be rotating hours over the weekend, always with dark and fairy themes. You will then encounter correspondingly suitable Pokémon.
Exciting monsters in Crypto-Raids
Team GO Rocket is also active in the Wild Area and has two exciting Pokémon in tow.
On Saturday, Crypto-Cresselia will appear in Rocket-Raids. An exciting Pokémon that is particularly interesting in the battle league.
Darkrai will be in the Crypto-Raids on Sunday. This is exciting, as it is the first “mysterious” Pokémon to appear as Crypto. This opens the door for further candidates from the series.
New Shinies and Pokémon Debuts
During the Wild Area, you will encounter three Pokémon for the first time as shinies.
Bähmon debuts in Pokémon GO and brings its shiny with it. It evolves into Pelzebub and Olangaar. It can be found in the wild and in 5-km eggs.
Brimova also appears for the first time as shiny.
And I-Zone W also brings its shiny variant for the first time.
More bonuses and event content
In addition to these highlights, the Nature Zone has several other contents and bonuses to offer, which we will list here for you. There is a distinction between bonuses with tickets and those without.
Bonuses without tickets:
You will receive up to 3 raid passes per day by spinning gyms
The Dyna particle collection limit will be increased to 1,600
Overall, the Nature Zone has a lot of content to offer. You’ll encounter plenty of Pokémon throughout the day, can meet more monsters on routes, and can look forward to the mighty Pokémon. However, there are also many bonuses behind the paid ticket. What do you think of the event? Let us know in the comments! You can now find our overview of the Nature Zone 2025 in Pokémon GO here.
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The Hulk is one of the most popular characters from the Marvel universe, because he is not only a shining hero, but also a tragic character. But what if all the fears come true?
The character of Hulk is almost always tragic. He has seemingly infinite strength, yet not always the control over it. He is a hero, but also a danger to humanity. Adding to this is the tragedy of his own psyche, as Bruce Banner also suffers from the Hulk.
The Marvel movies have not always handled the Hulk the best, but in the comics, there are many stories that build on tragedy. With the character Maestro, Marvel established a dystopian dictator who demonstrates how dangerous the Hulk can be.
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The Incredible Hulk – Trailer for the Forgotten MCU Movie from 2008
A destroyed future and a nasty Hulk
Who is Maestro? Maestro is an alternate version of Bruce Banner from Earth-9200. His first appearance was in the comic Hulk: Future Imperfect No. 1 from 1992. In the future, there are 2 atomic wars that have eliminated almost all humans and superhumans on Earth. Bruce Banner was captured by A.I.M., an organization often led by the villain M.O.D.O.K.
Bruce escaped and traveled across the land until he reached Dystopia, the former New York. There he encountered Hercules, who ruled as Maestro. Bruce lost the first battle against Hercules, but he did not kill him. That was a mistake, as years later, the Hulk returned and through a trick defeated Hercules and became the dictator Maestro himself.
He created a large army of robots, expanded the territory of Dystopia, and tried to eliminate anyone who stood in the way of his rule.
Here you see the cover of Maestro No. 1 from 2020:
How did Hulk become a tyrant? The Hulk’s rage towards humanity grew after he witnessed what they had done to the Earth. He concluded that humanity must be ruled with an iron fist and that only he can take on this role. He lost all empathy.
Maestro is not just another personality of the Hulk, he is a mix of both personalities created through hate. In this alternate future, the Hulk absorbed radiation for years, caused by the atomic wars. As a result, he is even more powerful than the normal Hulk.
He has retained basic intellect, even though the radiation has caused him to become the insane dictator. In his head, there is neither Bruce Banner nor Hulk, but only Maestro.
In a normal fight, the normal Hulk could not defeat Maestro. He could only stop him with a time machine.
How can you experience Maestro’s story? The story of how he became Maestro can be read in Maestro: The Gamma Tyrant of the Future. The collected edition includes issues 1 – 5 of Maestro. If you want a larger overview of Maestro’s appearances, you can also get the Hulk: Maestro Omnibus by Peter David with 960 pages. However, it is only available in English and is relatively expensive for an initial insight.
For a companion in Baldur’s Gate 3 you can discover a bittersweet scene when you lead her to the capital’s cemetery.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, there is almost infinite exploration. Many events are triggered only when you have the correct companion active in the group – like a “meeting” with Karlach’s parents. You can indeed find them… or at least their grave in the city of Baldur’s Gate.
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What was found? In the subreddit for Baldur’s Gate 3, the player AutisticDurge highlights a small scene that many may have missed. Because when you visit the large cemetery of Baldur’s Gate in the last act of the game with Karlach by your side, you can find two special graves: the graves of Karlach’s parents.
Arriving at the grave, Karlach speaks to the graves as if her parents could still hear her. She says she is “back” and has “brought friends”. She also tells her parents that she is currently happy and has to deal with some “really important shit” that they might be able to see for themselves.
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Your Tiefling companion uses the time to reflect on the past and how her parents died:
Her mother died when Karlach was a teenager. She had a high fever and before a decent healer was found, she had already passed away.
Her father died during a delivery. His cart overturned on the road and buried him beneath it.
What happened to Karlach afterward? Those who have followed Karlach’s story know that she later fell into the hands of Gortash, who subsequently sold her to the Hells, where she had to fight as Zariel’s “Champion” in the arena. There, her heart was also replaced with a hellish contraption that ensures Karlach can fight more wildly but also only enjoys a temporary life outside the Hells – and time is running out faster.
Basically, since the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, there has been a sentiment in the game’s community that Karlach deserves a better ending. When the game was originally released, there were even no possibilities for a good ending due to some bugs – it was almost always dramatic and often heartbreaking.
Now there are at least a few “neutral” endings where Karlach’s future is uncertain and there is at least a possibility that she has a future at all. But still, many wish for a clear “happy ending” for Karlach – because that would fit well with everything she has experienced so far.
Did you visit the grave of Karlach’s parents during your first playthrough? Or have you always walked past it? Or did you not have Karlach with you at all and missed the scene every time? In Baldur’s Gate 3, there is much to discover – and some tricks are only learned by people after over 900 hours!
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Officially, there is no 4-day workweek in the Netherlands, but the labor market has unconsciously adjusted so that many employees still work only 4 days a week. This is also due to the fact that the Netherlands has a significantly more flexible work system than Germany.
There is officially no four-day workweek in the Netherlands. Strictly speaking, there is neither a policy of working time reduction nor a four-day workweek in the Netherlands. However, the Dutch labor market has almost unwittingly adjusted so that companies have practically implemented the four-day workweek without a pay cut, after having practiced a policy of work-life balance for decades.
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No official 4-day week, but more flexible work hours
In the Netherlands, the average working hours per week keep decreasing; many employees work part-time, and flexible work models are socially and politically supported. According to data from Eurostat from 2023, the average working time in the Netherlands is only 32.2 hours, the lowest in Europe, compared to 34 hours in Germany or 35.5 hours in Ireland. According to the Financial Times (Paywall), about 50% of the Dutch work part-time, with the proportion for women being as high as 75%.
Full-time working hours also rank among the shortest in Europe at 39.1 hours, only surpassed by Denmark with 38.7 weekly hours. In Germany, the figure was 40.2 hours per week in 2024.
Since working hours are shorter, the Dutch tend to compress them into four rather than five days. Bert Colijn, an economist at ING Bank, assured the Financial Times:
The four-day workweek is now very, very common. I work five days and am sometimes criticized for working five days!
In Germany, there are longer working hours and a stronger performance orientation in everyday life
How does this compare to Germany? In the Netherlands, in contrast to Germany, there is a flatter hierarchy: decisions are often made in teams, and the opinions of all employees are welcome. The working atmosphere is more relaxed and focused on collaboration. This is reported by the Dutch blog Peoos.de.
The Netherlands is a pioneer in part-time employment and flexibility, while in Germany, more overtime is still worked, and a clear separation between work and private life is maintained.
Many Dutch employees consciously work less than 40 hours a week to have more time for family and leisure. In Germany, work-life balance is also valued, but often restricted by longer working hours and stronger performance orientation.
Even when it comes to hybrid working or home office, the Netherlands is already a long way ahead of Germany. In the Netherlands, there is a right to home office (via tagesspiegel.de).
The developers of Elder Scrolls Online have revealed that the world event surrounding the “winding wall” will start in October. MeinMMO summarizes what is known.
What is known about the event? According to a post from the developers on X, the world event in The Elder Scrolls Online is set to start on October 13, 2025. The promise: “A unique event in history that will forever change Tamriel.”
Initial information about the special event was available during the announcement of the currently ongoing Worm Cult seasons. It mentioned a server-wide, world-changing event where the community must work together over several phases to tear down an insurmountable wall that divides the island of Sun’s Dawn into two parts.
Upon completion of the event, the occurrences that will initiate the finale of the current season will take place. The seasonal conclusion will then lead you in the 4th quarter to the part of the island that will be accessible through the event, where new quests, stories, and more await you.
The trailer for the first part of the Worm Cult seasons in Elder Scrolls Online:
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult – Part 1 – Release Trailer
Everyone must work together
What does the event remind me of? There has never been such a large, server-wide event in Elder Scrolls Online. But perhaps you’ve played Vanilla WoW or one of the Classic versions and participated in the opening event of Ahn’Qiraj?!
Sure – we draw inspiration from everywhere. I experienced the Gates of Ahn’Qiraj as a player, and that is still one of my top memories of WoW. Other games have done similar things, and we look at what has been successful to build on that and create something special.
Similar to the opening of the gates on the WoW servers, it will also be exciting to observe how well the communities of different servers will collaborate during the upcoming ESO event and which region will be the first to breach the wall.
In the new month, a new item will be introduced in Pokémon GO. We will explain what it does and how you can obtain it.
Hatching eggs is one of the fundamental game elements in Pokémon GO. To do this, you need an incubator where you place an egg. After that, you must cover a certain distance. There are various Pokémon that you can hatch.
Apart from your primary incubator, all other incubators can only be used 1 – 3 times before they become unusable. Next month, there will be a new variant that you can use more often. However, it is also subject to certain limitations.
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More usable, yet limited
What kind of incubator is this? The new incubator is known as the timed incubator. You can use it as often as you want to hatch Pokémon. Its function is similar to that of your primary incubator, as it does not become unusable after a certain number of uses.
How do I get the new incubator? The timed incubator is a reward that you can receive in the GO Pass in September. You will receive it at level 20. However, it is only available if you have purchased the deluxe version of the GO Pass. If you only play the free version of the pass, you cannot receive the incubator.
The regular deluxe version of the GO Pass costs €8.99 in the Pokémon GO web store.
What limitation does the incubator have? Although you can use the timed incubator as often as you like, it still comes with a limitation: a time restriction.
No matter when you received the item as a reward, it is only available until October 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM. After that, the item will disappear.
If you still have an unhatched egg in the incubator at that time, it will be transferred to another, single-use incubator. Once you have hatched the transferred egg, that incubator will also disappear.
The developers of Dune: Awakening have revealed their mysterious PvE event, which is supposed to lead to the big update Chapter 2 with new quests in a chain reaction.
What kind of event is this? The developers of Dune: Awakening have launched an in-game event for the first time since the game’s release. Under the name “CHOAM Salvage Rights Event”, a limited-time action is currently running in the game, where there is even an interesting reward.
Players can look forward to a PvE event in the Hagga Basin, where they will shoot down the Kirab CHOAM freighters with their cannons. The spaceships will then come crashing down in flames in the Hagga Basin, where they are expected by bandits and sandworms.
Here you can watch the trailer for the next update “Chapter 2”:
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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2
New quest line leads to Chapter 2
What can players expect? In the survival MMO, players can look forward to a series of new quests that they can receive from the CHOAM traders at the outposts in the Hagga Basin. These are the first new quests since the release of Dune: Awakening and are supposed to advance the story towards Chapter 2.
The missions will follow the trails of the Kirab, including sabotaging their cannons and retrieving valuable cargo from the CHOAM freighters. But not only the Kirab, but also other raiders and the sandworms are supposed to circle threateningly around the loot.
As a conclusion to the quests, a miniature cannon will be rewarded as base decoration, as well as new CHOAM weapons that will come to the game with the event. The event is supposed to take place exclusively in the PvE area of Hagga Basin, so players will neither venture into the dangerous deep desert nor have to compete against other players.
How is the event currently running? Just a few hours after launch, the developers had to temporarily disable the event due to issues. In a statement on Discord, they wrote:
Sleeping,
we are temporarily interrupting the CHOAM Salvage Rights Event due to a problem with the event. In the meantime, we are working on a hotfix and will release it as soon as possible to get the event back on track.
When the event will go online again is currently unknown. However, the developers of Dune: Awakening have frequently released new updates and hotfixes multiple times a week in the past, so it is possible that the event will be running again soon.
Even though the event had to be interrupted shortly after its start, it is the first time since the release of Dune: Awakening that new quests and an in-game event overall are being launched. In the end, everything is supposed to culminate in the big update “Chapter 2”. What you can expect in the future at Dune: Awakening can be seen here: Dune: Awakening finally has a roadmap, but the most important change won’t come until 2026
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If you’re looking for quirky cooperative action, you can get a little shooter gem on Steam for just €5. MeinMMO author Odysseas Grigoriadis has spent over 20 hours blasting through hordes of Egyptian mummies.
This gem is called Strange Brigade: It’s a third-person shooter from the developer Rebellion, who are also the creators of the Sniper Elite games. Strange Brigade was released on Steam in 2018 and sends you on a campaign against a terrible witch queen in Egypt.
You can currently get the game on Steam again at a really cheap price. Strange Brigade currently costs only €4.99, and the Deluxe Edition is available for €7.99.
Who is writing here? Actually, MeinMMO author Ody is more of a strategy game enthusiast, but occasionally he is drawn to cooperative slashers like Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Left 4 Dead, or even Strange Brigade.
A colorful bunch of heroes roams ancient Egypt
What is the shooter about? The setting is Egypt in the 1930s: Amateur Egyptologist Sir Edgar Harbin has opened the tomb of Seteki, a witch queen from ancient Egypt. How could he have known that the queen would awaken after 4,000 years? To make matters worse, she wakes with an army of mummified monsters.
Only the members of the Strange Brigade can stop Seteki now. This group consists of a number of delightfully exaggerated personalities: there’s Frank Fairburne, the tough war veteran, or demon hunter Nalangu Rushida, among others.
The main game includes four playable characters of the Strange Brigade, and you can get five more through DLCs.
Overall, Strange Brigade offers co-op for up to 4 players.
Here you can watch a trailer for the game:
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Strange Brigade – Trailer for the co-op shooter for fans of Indiana Jones
What makes Strange Brigade a hidden gem? One of the game’s greatest strengths is its humor. While the characters take the story quite seriously, the narrator effectively breaks the dark mood and provides most of the laughs.
This narrator appears not only in the cutscenes, which look like they were filmed on old film, but also seldom leaves during missions and reacts to what you do. You can even really annoy him, for which there is actually an achievement on Steam.
In Strange Brigade, there are not only good jokes but also good gameplay. I really enjoyed blasting through hordes of mummified enemies with the guns in the game or finishing them off with magic. The environments still look nice even today.
About 30 hours of co-op fun if you have the right people
How long will I be busy with it? If you want to see and do everything, according to howlongtobeat.com, it takes about 29 hours. So, you won’t be tied to this game with your friends for too long if you don’t want to.
In addition to the campaign, there is a horde mode and a score game. In the latter, you replay campaign missions to place your overall score on a leaderboard.
Little disclaimer at the end: Although I mostly played Strange Brigade alone, it’s definitely more fun cooperatively. Since only about 150 people are currently playing it on Steam (according to steamdb.info), I recommend bringing some friends along.
The dates for the upcoming fan festivals for Final Fantasy XIV in the USA, Europe, and Japan have been announced. However, they are scheduled later than in previous years. Accordingly, the next expansion 8.0 may take some time to arrive.
Update from August 28, 2025: In a message to fans on finalfantasyxiv.com, Director Naoki Yoshida discusses, among other things, the newly announced Fanfest dates. He also has an exciting announcement to share:
Thank you all so much for your support thus far, and we hope to have the pleasure of your company as we continue along this incredible journey for years to come. (And one more thing: for those wondering what comes after the Japan Fan Fest…while I can’t give any details just yet, rest assured you won’t have to wait long.)
As we understand it, the next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV will be released shortly after the Fanfest in Tokyo, so probably sometime in the winter of late 2026 or early 2027.
Original message – When are the next fan festivals? On August 27, Square Enix announced the new dates for the upcoming fan festivals for Final Fantasy XIV. In 2026, it will once again be held in the USA, Europe, and Japan. Here are the dates:
April 24 and 25, 2026: Anaheim, California, USA – Anaheim Convention Center
July 25 and 26, 2026: Berlin, Germany – Messe Berlin, hub27
October 31 and November 1, 2026: Tokyo, Japan – Makuhari Messe
This will be the first European fan festival to take place in Germany since Frankfurt 2017. Currently, there is no information about ticket sales, but it is expected to be announced later on the official website.
However, the dates slightly deviate from the usual rhythm of Final Fantasy XIV, which could mean that the next expansion will arrive later than expected. MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiss was on site at the fan festival in London 2023 for you. Here are some impressions:
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Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival London 2023
Is 8.0 for Final Fantasy XIV coming much later than expected?
What was the previous expansion rhythm of Final Fantasy XIV? The previous rhythm for Final Fantasy XIV saw a major X.0 update approximately every two years until Endwalker:
A Realm Reborn (Base Game), Version 2.0: August 2013
Heavensward, Version 3.0: June 2015
Stormblood, Version 4.0: June 2017
Shadowbringers Version 5.0: July 2019
Endwalker, Version 6.0: December 2021
Dawntrail, Version 7.0 (currently): July 2024
The later release of Endwalker in winter 2021 instead of summer was due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The approximately 2.5 years wait for Dawntrail was also presumably linked to the pandemic, and was seen as a return to the regular rhythm with a summer release.
Why would fan festival dates correlate with the release of 8.0? If the developers do not redesign their entire tried and true announcement pattern for 8.0, it could happen that the expansion goes live only at the end of 2026 or even in spring 2027. This is also supported by the new message from Naoki Yoshida; see also the update in this news from August 28.
So far, the next expansion for the MMORPG has always been announced at the US festival. At the European festival, the release date was revealed, and the final bits of information were provided at the event in Tokyo before a release of Patch X.55, followed by about 6 months of information and update pause until the release.
If the developers use the US fan festival as usual for the announcement of 8.0, the name, setting, and initial information should be announced in April 2026. The release date will presumably be released in July 2026 at the Berlin event. Finally, the fan festival in Tokyo will take place at the end of October, beginning of November.
Of course, Square Enix could then release version 8.0 relatively shortly after the festival in Tokyo. However, it is likely that Patch 7.55 will follow first. The release of the new expansion after Dawntrail could therefore fall into April or May 2027 – if not even June or July. Wich would mean about three years of waiting time.
A release in June or July 2026, which would be a release according to the old schedule, is not possible with the current dates. This is also supported by Yoshida’s latest statement.
At this point, it is not known whether and to what extent the marketing measures for an expansion 8.0 for Final Fantasy XIV may have changed, or whether Square Enix essentially sticks to the old scheme. As soon as there is news, confirmed information about the fan festivals or the upcoming expansion, you can read about it on MeinMMO. During gamescom 2025, we were able to talk to Naoki Yoshida and he told us how he would design a new MMORPG today.
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Helldivers 2 has finally released on Xbox after more than a year. MeinMMO editor Dariusz has gained some experience on PC during that time and has a few tips for the new comrades.
The first hours of Helldivers 2 can be very overwhelming, but PS5 and PC players have had over a year to adapt to the chaos of the galactic war.
Now the Helldiver veterans have received new support: Xbox players have joined the fight and are storming the battlefields. To ensure our new comrades do not serve as helpless cannon fodder, we have gathered 20 tips to help them get started.
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Use Boosters, especially the Hellpod Slot Optimization
At the beginning of each mission, every Helldiver can and should equip a booster. Boosters provide your entire team with an enhancement that can be very useful. One particularly important booster is the Hellpod Slot Optimization. It gives you more ammunition, grenades, and syringes at each respawn. Every team should equip at least this booster.
You can farm Über-Credits instead of buying them
You need Über-Credits (the blue currency) to unlock War Bonds. Through the War Bonds, you get new weapons, equipment, armor, and cosmetic items. Especially with weapons and grenades, there are some that significantly simplify your life on alien planets.
If you don’t want to spend money on War Bonds, you can also find Über-Credits during your missions, for example in bunkers. So it can be worth farming them deliberately – even if it takes a while.
Start upgrading your ship early
Use the remaining time during missions to look for samples. You need samples to unlock upgrades for your ship. It makes sense to start upgrading your ship right at the beginning since it takes some time.
Drop your samples at the extraction point
If you have diligently collected samples during a mission, you should drop them at the extraction point. Ideally as close as possible to the actual landing point of the shuttle. This way, you avoid losing some samples and not being extracted because the carrier bites the dust just before the end of the mission.
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Helldivers 2 invites new players of Xbox Series X|S to great heroic deeds
Forget about false pride
Play on a suitable difficulty level, especially when collecting samples to improve your ship. To successfully deliver samples, you must complete a mission and extract.
Overall, Helldivers is most fun when you use weapons and stratagems that you enjoy. Meta loadouts can simplify your life at higher difficulty levels, but they won’t help you if you are not having fun. So don’t let false pride guide you. This is not a PvP game.
Medals, cap: 250 (currency for unlocks within the War Bonds)
Request Notes, cap: 50,000 (yellow currency for new stratagems, etc.)
Samples, cap: 500 for common, 250 for rare, and 100 for super rare (Samples are the currency for ship upgrades)
Even a fun build can be optimized
Play with weapons and stratagems that you enjoy, but: A build works more reliably when you have the right mix – such as a support weapon, a backpack, and 2 stratagems (e.g., one for crowd control, one as a heavy hitter). You can also combine different weapons in your builds to compensate for each other’s weaknesses.
Weapons for easing missions
There are weapons, stratagems, and support weapons with which you can destroy mission objectives like fabricators or bug nests. Some examples include:
Always keep moving, as the hordes of enemies will otherwise get closer and put more pressure on you. You need to try to maintain control and successfully kite the enemies. If possible, you should even move while activating stratagems. If you’re on PC, for example, you can map the stratagem execution from WASD to the arrow keys – as long as your keyboard has arrow keys.
Don’t waste ammunition
When you reload, you discard the remaining ammunition in your magazine. Since ammunition management is important for some weapons to avoid encountering a giant acid titan unprepared and empty-handed, you should avoid this if possible. So be mindful not to switch your magazine after just a few rounds.
Stims not only heal you, they also replenish your stamina
If you are being overrun by hordes of bugs and need to make up a few meters, your stamina plays a crucial role. If you’ve used up all your stamina, you can replenish it with a syringe. Ideally, use the stims when you can benefit from both effects: health AND stamina regeneration.
Throw yourselves into the dirt more often
Dropping down and diving to the ground extinguishes the fire if you are burning. It also reduces the damage you take from explosions. If you cannot escape a potentially devastating explosion, throw yourself on the ground – you may be lucky and survive this way. You also avoid damage from Tesla towers when you are lying on the ground.
Weapons have different armor penetration
In Helldivers 2, not all weapons deal the same damage to armor. Each weapon has one of three armor penetration ratings: light, medium, heavy. Only weapons that penetrate heavy armor can deal damage to any enemy. The shots from a submachine gun with light penetration will bounce off enemies with medium or heavy armor – keep that in mind.
Planning when loading the SEAF artillery
When using the SEAF artillery, keep in mind: It fires the shells in the order you load them. It can cause surprises if you expect a different type of ammunition. So keep this in mind when loading the SEAF artillery.
Check out the planets from the spaceship
Pay attention to the conditions of the planet when starting a mission. This can have a significant impact on gameplay and, for example, affect the use of stratagems.
Sometimes in Helldivers it is wise to avoid or quickly end a confrontation and retreat. In such situations, you can use smoke to break the line of sight and reposition yourself. The enemies can no longer track you if they do not know your position.
Distraction to avoid confrontations
You can use sound to distract enemies and lure them in another direction. For example, throw a grenade or a stratagem in a certain direction to draw the enemies’ attention there, and then sneak past them from the other side.
Avoid reinforcements – especially the really nasty ones
If you encounter enemy patrols or get involved in a fight, first eliminate the enemies that can call reinforcements. With the bugs, pay special attention to the Alpha Commanders, as they can summon strong enemies like acid titans.
Injuries affect gameplay
In heated combat, your Helldiver may quickly sustain an injury. This is then indicated with a corresponding symbol on the screen. These injuries actively affect gameplay and should therefore be treated. A broken arm, for example, worsens your shooting precision and affects the throwing of grenades and stratagems. A broken leg impacts your movement, and a chest injury deals bleeding damage that can eventually kill you over time.
Prepare for strong enemies
Some enemy types are significantly stronger than the small, insignificant adds that follow you in droves. You should not encounter these enemies unprepared. For example, if you are facing a Bots tank or an acid titan and do not know their weaknesses or do not have firepower that can crack their armor, you will run into problems.
If you are not familiar with the weaknesses of various enemies, we have written small guides on MeinMMO for many of the Over-Earth foes that could help you in battle. You can find an overview here: Helldivers 2: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Lists Overview
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In EA FC 25 you can now earn the Griddy celebration for the successor. If you want to use the Griddy in FC 26, you must complete matches in a special cup in Ultimate Team. On MeinMMO, we explain which tasks you need to complete for the popular celebration.
What is the Griddy? The Griddy is a celebration that dates back to a TikTok trend from 2019. During the Griddy, you shuffle forward in a slightly bent posture while swinging your arms back and forth. At the moment when the arms are in front of the face, you look through the hands that are shaped into a hole.
The Griddy is considered very provocative yet popular due to its casualness paired with a touch of silliness. Many players in the EA FC scene use it to further provoke an opponent after scoring.
Until now, the Griddy was a celebration that you could use randomly with any player and that you could also set as your club’s pro celebration for all players in Ultimate Team.
Is the Griddy also available in FC 26? Yes, but you have to earn it. To do this, you need to play the new Griddy-to-Glory-Cup in Ultimate Team. If you do not unlock the Griddy celebration, you cannot perform it in FC 26. There is also no way to obtain the Griddy by other means in FC 26.
After the video, you will see how to obtain the Griddy for FC 26 in FC 25 Ultimate Team.
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Deep Dive trailer on gameplay shows 2 different gameplays and numerous adjustments
Unlocking Griddy for FC 26: Tasks and Requirements
How do you get the Griddy for FC 26? In the live objectives in FC 25 Ultimate Team, you will find 2 task blocks that are relevant for unlocking the Griddy for FC 26:
Griddy-to-Glory Daily Play
Griddy-to-Glory Daily Completionist
Both tasks are interconnected. For the daily match task, you need to either:
win 3 matches
or
complete 6 matches
The daily match task is updated daily at 6:00 PM (GMT). If you meet the requirements for the daily match, you automatically complete a sub-task for the Griddy-to-Glory Daily Complete Package.
To finally get the Griddy celebration for FC 26, you must complete the daily match tasks and thus also the complete package 5 times. You have until September 9, 2025, to do this.
How can you participate in the Griddy-to-Glory Cup? You can find the cup in the live friendly matches of Ultimate Team. Every player is eligible for the cup and you can play as often as you like.
Your team must meet 2 specific requirements to start a match:
18 common + rare pros: Exactly 18 (starting lineup and substitution)
75 OVR and higher: Exactly 18
In other words, you can only use common or rare gold players for the cup. However, you do not need to spend a long time tinkering with a formation or tactics, as you will have already met your quota after completing 6 matches.
Can I unlock additional rewards through the cup? Yes. For each daily match task you complete, you will receive for FC 25 Ultimate Team:
3x 86+-Pro Pack
10x 85+-Pro Packs
An even greater bonus is provided by the Griddy-to-Glory Daily Complete Package:
Complete 1, 2, and 3: each a 5-of-10 player choice from Futties/Path to Glory/Greats of the Game with an overall rating of 99
Complete 4 and 5: each a 5-of-20 player choice from Futties/Path to Glory/Greats of the Game with an overall rating of 99
as a bonus for completions 1-5: Futties Ronaldinho (99 OVR)
The Griddy is not only used on the field, but also in eSports for EA FC, where some pros occasionally resort to the Griddy. Recently, RB Leipzig eProfi Anders Vejrgang caused a stir when he retaliated with the celebration against his opponent. However, a Dutchman became the world champion in FC 25, and he opted for an unconventional player in defense: The new world champion in FC 25 relies on a budget defensive giant who is actually a goalkeeper
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