A Dungeon Master from Dungeons & Dragons falls in love with another and asks him out on a date with a riddle. But his crush also replies with a riddle that he cannot solve. Desperate, he turns to the community, which eagerly comes to his aid.
How did the situation arise? On Reddit, user BardofEsgaroth reaches out to the Dungeons & Dragons community with a desperate plea. He explains that he works as a Dungeon Master (DM) at a local game store and has asked another DM, who also runs games there, out on a date using a riddle.
In response, he receives a riddle as well – and unfortunately, he is stumped. He has one day left until he will see his crush again. He turns to the community for help, hoping for a nudge in the right direction rather than a full solution.
Having previously sought help from the community for his own riddle (see Reddit), he hoped for similarly helpful feedback this time – and he would not be disappointed.
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“Dude, she replied with another riddle. That’s a yes.”
What kind of riddle is it? The riddle that the poster received from his crush is written in a poem form, containing both a cryptic mix of letters and the instructions for deciphering. The letter combination to decode was “Egt y ryew nzc uslyc”.
The community then helped him figure out the solution. He had to take the alphabet forwards and backwards once each, so first ABCDE… and then ZYXWV… then he needed to find the letter in the forward alphabet, go back seven letters, and then find the equivalent letter in the backward alphabet. This letter was the code he was looking for.
Putting it all together, the sentence “Can I pick the movie?” came out. A clear yes for the date.
How does the community feel about it? Users in the Reddit post celebrate the story of the two lovestruck Dungeon Masters and are happy to help with the problem. They also believe he should honestly admit that he asked the community for help if his date later inquires about it.
Axasmidd writes: “Dude, she replied with another riddle. That’s a yes.”
Orzhov_Syndicalist celebrates: “This is UNBEARABLY sweet and clever.”
Isbistra suggests: “Just for fun, you could create a Deck of Many Things as a response and write the names of the movies currently playing in her cinema on it. Then she can literally pick the movie.”
ELAdragon is delighted: “This thread is the damn sweetest thing. From the riddles and the situation itself to all the people helping and rooting for OP.”
A Dungeon Master posed a challenge to his group in Dungeons & Dragons that they could never have solved. But instead of giving up, the players devised an elaborate plan and ultimately defeated their DM with his own weapons. This impressed him so much that he then planned his own revenge: Players in Dungeons & Dragons get an impossible task, seek revenge with a nasty trap
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In Diablo 4, there are sounds that directly embed themselves in memory. Some evoke joy, others make players wince, and a few are simply cult classics. Nevertheless, Diablo 4 seems to excel here even more than its predecessors.
Sometimes a single sound is enough to trigger an immediate reaction in players – whether it’s the sound of a rare drop or the ominous sound of an enemy charging around the corner. In a Reddit thread, fans have compiled their absolute favorite sounds from Diablo 4. Two favorites stand out in particular.
The Most Popular Sounds from Diablo 4
Below we summarize the favorite sounds collected from the player community. If you have different sounds that you particularly enjoy in Diablo 4, feel free to share them with us in the comments.
Drop of a Mythic Unique
Favorite Number 1: The drop of a mythic unique is the sound that has received the most upvotes in the post. In Diablo 4, there are powerful rare items for all classes that make many builds even stronger – the Mythic Uniques. However, they drop so rarely that some have never heard the sound.
The Butcher and His “Fresh Meat!”
Favorite Number 2: Another fan favorite among the sounds in Diablo 4 is the call “Fresh Meat!” from the Butcher. The Butcher is a boss, who can randomly surprise you in any dungeon. You will surely notice him by the loud steps he takes as he stomps towards you. He greets you with the words “Ah, fresh meat!” The Butcher originates from Diablo 1, which was released in 1996.
The Giggle of Treasure Goblins
Another sound that is often mentioned is the shrill laughter of treasure goblins. Some describe it as snorting or giggling. Since the first “Goblin March” event in March 2025, new treasure goblin variants have emerged – and one is said by fans to be “the rarest enemy in video game history”.
Some sounds are directly associated with certain skills. For example, players rave about the sound of the ultimate Necro skill “Soul Tear” or the bear roar from the Druid skill “Pulverize”.
The Clinking of Gold
The sound also has a significant impact when looting. Especially popular is the rich clinking sound when opening a chest, as gold coins rain down on the floor like a waterfall. User GigaEel sums it up aptly: “The sound when gold sprays all over the floor. This satisfying clinking of the coins.”
Soundtrack in Specific Regions and in the Login Screen
Not just effects, music creates favorite moments as well. The post particularly praises the soundtrack of Nahantu – the new area from the first DLC. User chripan also praises the humming at the beginning of the “Vessel of Hatred” theme in the login screen.
Noises in the Hell Flood
With Season 4, Blizzard has revamped the Hell Flood in Diablo 4. The “new” Hell Flood wants to hunt you down and take you out – and players love it. This is noticeable in the sound design as well. As the threat increases in the Hell Flood, a scream is heard that players name as their favorite sound. For example, user steakyknife writes: “I love the scream in the Hell Flood when the threat level rises. I only run around there because of this sound.”
The Hell Flood is not only a great place to slaughter many monsters – especially when your threat level rises. Generally, the activity is suitable for looting and leveling, as you can farm chests and the monster density is simply higher there. If you’re looking for more tips on leveling up quickly, take a look at our overview: Diablo 4: Leveling Quickly in the Current Season – Leveling Guide up to Level 60
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Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO. And it brings 2 legendary Crypto Pokémon with it.
What kind of event is this? As has happened in the past, Team GO Rocket returns and has some content for us. The event Blissful Days: Takeover starts on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 00:00 and runs until Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 23:59.
In addition to various Crypto Pokémon, the opportunity to forget Frustration, and a new Shiny, the leader Giovanni also returns. And he has a brand new, legendary Crypto Pokémon that you can obtain.
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All Content from Blissful Days: Takeover
Which legendary Crypto monster is making its debut? If you search for and defeat Giovanni during the event, you can receive Giratina as a Crypto monster from him this time. Since the regular variant of Giratina is already a strong Ghost attacker and is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO, the Crypto variant will be even better.
At the start of the event, you will receive a Special Research. If you complete it, you will receive a Super Rocket Radar with which you can track down and challenge Giovanni. You have until September 2, 2025, at 09:59 to obtain the research.
Which Pokémon are in raids? During the event, there will also be some Crypto Raids in which you can participate. You can challenge Crypto Kyogre for the first time in Crypto Raids and also receive it as a Shiny for the first time. Until now, you could only obtain the monster once through Giovanni.
1-Star Crypto Raids:
Crypto-Knofensa*
Crypto-Griffel*
Crypto-Teddiursa*
Crypto-Samurzel*
3-Star Crypto Raids:
Crypto-Girafarig
Crypto-Absol*
Crypto-Rollum
5-Star Crypto Raids:
Crypto-Kyogre*
All monsters marked with a * can also appear as Shiny.
What new Crypto monsters are there? There are 4 Pokémon that you can obtain for the first time as Crypto monsters at the start of the event:
Crypto-Sterndu
Crypto-Dartiri
Crypto-Peppeck
Crypto-Mabula
What bonuses are there at the event? The following bonuses are active during the event:
Crypto-Molunk can be caught as a Shiny for the first time
Team GO Rocket appears more frequently in balloons and PokéStops
The charged attack “Frustration” can be forgotten using a Charged TM
For Pokémon in Crypto Raids with 1–3 stars, the values for attack, defense, and HP vary more
Event field research, where you can receive Instant and Charged TMs as well as mysterious components
Collector’s challenge, where you can receive XP and a Rocket Radar
After the Rocket event, the Double event Darkness and Dyna Finale awaits you in Pokémon GO. The current month still brings many more events and content to Pokémon GO. You can find out what these are in our overview with all events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Dawn of War is one of the best games ever for Warhammer 40,000 and will be playable as a remaster on Steam starting August 14, 2025. MeinMMO editor and Warhammer expert Benedict Grothaus has created a tier list for you with the strongest factions in the ranking.
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What kind of game is this? On August 14, the remaster for Dawn of War will be released on Steam after over 20 years. According to reviews, the game is the best Warhammer game on Steam and has thrilled many fans for years – even to this day, evidently.
The Definitive Edition comes with all expansions, thus including all 9 factions that were available at the end of development. Each race plays uniquely with different strengths and weaknesses.
Why the ranking? This list aims to show you which factions have proven to be the best in Dawn of War over the last 20 years. For the evaluation, I had threads and community discussions from the past 20 years analyzed by AI.
However, my personal experience is mainly taken into account. I have spent several hundred hours in Dawn of War, still actively play the strategy game today, and have experience with all races. However, as my main faction is the Adepta Sororitas, I have significantly considered the assessments of other players.
A basic note: Dawn of War is exceptionally well balanced. No matter which faction you play, each is strong in the right hands. There is no truly “weak” faction. The ranking is meant to help you better assess how dangerous the opponent is in a match-up or to decide which faction to start with. For newcomers, there is also a brief description of the playstyle for each faction.
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Der verbesserte Trailer zu Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition
9. Dark Eldar
The Dark Eldar rely on a “Hit and Run” strategy: They strike quickly and then disappear again before the enemy can really strike back. In theory, this is a strong tactic, but in practice it often fails due to micro-management.
Dark Eldar units are quite fragile and susceptible to counterattacks. If you don’t perfectly evade every opponent, you often pay directly with high losses. Especially later in the game, when all factions bring their strong units onto the field, you have little to counter as Dark Eldar.
You can compensate for this by casting powerful spells. The building units also have the option to reach multiple buildings automatically at once, which gives you an advantage especially early in the game.
Dark Eldar are not suitable for newcomers to the genre. Veterans will feel comfortable with them if they enjoy rush tactics with fast and mobile units. In multiplayer, you are ideally a teammate for your team to annoy opponents and block their progress until your colleagues can come to clean up. Additionally, Dark Eldar have an exciting lore: Warhammer 40,000 has “evil Space Elves” that survive by torturing others
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The MMORPG year 2025 will probably never go down in history as a highlight in the history of video games. The 9 online role-playing games released so far unfortunately underline this with their underwhelming quality.
More than half of the gaming year 2025 is over, and MeinMMO looks back at all the MMORPGs released between January and August to draw a kind of interim conclusion: Which new releases disappoint? Could new online role-playing games excite? Is there a hidden gem?
We are not only looking at final releases but also at early access launches, which often want your money despite their unfinished state.
Since there has been a lack of outstanding (or even just good) quality this year, we are turning the tables and presenting you in the “Ranking of Shame” first the best (but unfortunately only conditionally recommendable) new release, and then we will work our way down into the depths of the sin bin.
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New MMORPG Crystal of Atlan – Game Preview
Rank 9: Crystal of Atlan
Developer: Skystone Games | Platform: PC, PS5 & Mobile | Release date: May 28, 2025 | Payment model: Free2Play | Status: Officially released
The “magicpunk MMO action RPG” relies on a colorful anime style, action-packed combat with aerial combos like in Devil May Cry, and a quick leveling phase that propels you into the endgame after a relatively short time. There, dungeons and raid challenges as well as PvP arenas await you.
While the free-to-play title receives only a restrained 3.2 out of 5 stars from nearly 6,000 PS5 players (Source: playstation.com), it fares significantly better on Google Play with over 1 million downloads and 4.7 out of 5 stars. A release on Steam is planned.
The differing ratings show once again that mobile-specific features such as limited access to content on platforms like PC and console are not well received. However, anyone looking for a solid action MMORPG for their smartphone or tablet can have fun with Crystal of Atlan. You can learn more about the game here: A new MMO for the PS5 offers you 8 different classes and battles like in Genshin Impact
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In Battlefield 6, you must level up your weapons to unlock new attachments. To do this, you need to earn weapon XP. We provide tips on how to do this best.
How do you level up your weapons most effectively? During our playtime, we found that leveling up the weapons was most effective in the “Dominance” mode.
In Dominance, there are overall fewer players, but the maps are small and primarily designed for close-quarter combat. After a spawn, you don’t have to walk long to get into the next gunfight. This is important because kills provide weapon XP.
To earn weapon XP, ideally, you should aim for your opponent’s head. That should – if I’m not mistaken – give more experience points than kills via body shots.
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Battlefield 6 shows its maps and modes in the trailer
What should you pay attention to while playing? In Dominance, there is usually a constant change regarding which team holds which flag. Observe the movement patterns of your enemies and position yourself accordingly.
If you understand where the opponents are going next, you can intercept them. With the element of surprise, simple kills can often be achieved – and thus headshots can be landed even if your aim is not good.
Why smaller modes? On one hand, you want to have as many gunfights as possible quickly to gather kills and thus weapon XP. This is easier in the smaller maps in the smaller modes – also because no vehicles get in your way.
On the other hand, you notice this progress much faster. A match in Dominance usually only lasts a few minutes. You can grab a new weapon, play 1-3 matches, and quickly unlock the first attachments. This can represent a noticeable improvement for a weapon like the M4A1.
Why not King of the Hill? This is a personal preference, but in Dominance it can be easier to foresee the spawns and rotations of the opponents. If you can read your opponents perfectly in King of the Hill, the mode is also very good for leveling weapons. I leveled up the M4A1 in Dominance shortly after the beta started and fell in love with the new attachments: A weapon saved my entry into the Battlefield 6 beta, it was the perfect choice for the first hours
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When it comes to the most successful game offers of the past years and from 2025, one platform often flies under the radar. But when even GTA 6 is afraid of this competition…
The popularity of Roblox among its target audience is also shown by another statistic: On YouTube, the game reached the milestone of 1 billion views. The platform celebrates this milestone with its own “game” in Roblox, the YouTube Roblox Museum.
You can find the offer at roblox.com, to relive special moments from the long history of Roblox. YouTube emphasizes that Roblox has been influencing the direction of the video platform almost from the beginning since both launched live within a year.
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Roblox – The Official Trailer for the Virtual Universe
A platform that worries both young and old
What does this have to do with GTA 6? In an interview with thegamebusiness.com, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, talked about the upcoming launch of GTA 6 and the current competitive environment for the blockbuster. Regarding Roblox, the executive explains:
We are not resting on our laurels. We do not believe that success is guaranteed. We look over our shoulders. We are afraid.
Whether the fear of Roblox is justified will likely be revealed on May 26, 2026. Then GTA 6 is supposed to be released for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What else should I know about Roblox? Although the platform has been on the market for such a long time and primarily targets younger players, the developers have not been able to moderate the large number of players and games in a timely and child-friendly manner, nor implement measures to sustainably protect minors from abuse and toxic or concerning content.
The former president of Blizzard believes that Call of Duty faces a severe defeat against Battlefield 6 this year, as the shooter giant has become lazy.
Who is that?
Mike Ybarra is the former president of Blizzard. He switched from Microsoft to the company in 2019.
During his time at Blizzard, he was particularly appreciated for his closeness to the community through social media – but also criticized. He repeatedly shares his thoughts on industry issues and sometimes puts his foot in his mouth, for instance, when he referred to a Marvel heroine over 50 years old as an Overwatch clone.
This year’s Call of Duty will be Black Ops 6. We saw a first trailer at the Xbox Showcase during the Summer Game Fest.
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Activision shows the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in the trailer for the Xbox Showcase 2025
Ex-president of Blizzard knows what Call of Duty needs to improve
What exactly does Ybarra say about Call of Duty? Ybarra made clear statements about the current situation of Call of Duty on X. He is sure that the shooter from Activision-Blizzard will suffer a severe defeat this year:
“Battlefield will stomp CoD into the ground this year. But the real gain is that CoD will not be lazy anymore, and as a result, we will all get better first-person shooters.”
Electronic Arts is currently inviting players to test Battlefield 6. Players have the opportunity to take a first look at the shooter during the ongoing Open Beta – and, despite some criticism, it has been very well received so far.
Furthermore, Ybarra is confident that Call of Duty has been steadily declining over the past years and that Battlefield will now force the shooter to change.
What reasons does Ybarra mention? Ybarra further addresses the topic in the comments and lists a few reasons that have maneuvered Call of Duty into a steadily worsening situation over the years, including:
How likely is the severe defeat of CoD? Not very likely. Especially because Call of Duty and Battlefield differ significantly in gameplay. Players who prefer fast, action-packed gameplay at close range will likely continue to favor Call of Duty.
Overall, Call of Duty has had significantly better sales figures in the past. Activision also believes that they do not need to worry about Battlefield (via Insider Gaming). Call of Duty cannot fail; the franchise is too big.
After the first livestream in May 2025, the second streaming event from NCsoft about Aion 2 has now followed. The developers showcased new gameplay and revealed more details about the continuation of Aion.
What was shown? While the stream from May 2025 introduced Aion 2 rather generally and focused on trailer material and static assets from the game, the much longer stream on August 8, 2025, showed real gameplay from the new MMORPG that is set to be released in Asia in 2025 and is expected to come to us in 2026.
The video covers the following areas:
First, testers who have already been able to play Aion 2 shared their thoughts. They report that the previous trailers accurately reflect the actual gameplay experience, particularly regarding flying and the seamless transition between mounts. The battles play out quite dynamically despite a tab-targeting framework. Your chosen class defines the available roles and playstyles.
The character creation was shown with its countless options.
Next, the developers showcased a female character who, accompanied by a small companion, runs and flies through one of the game’s regions. Additionally, there was interaction with a merchant. Noteworthy: If players do not feel like walking to the merchant, they will also be able to purchase items through the in-game shop for in-game currency. However, this will likely be at a slightly higher price than from the merchants.
There was dungeon gameplay featuring a 4-player group. The standard interface displayed a skill list with 12 slots for abilities, plus one skill for mounts and flying. There are also 10 additional slots for consumables. The boss battles in the dungeon reveal that it will be crucial to avoid harmful areas, area attacks, or mechanics.
The user interface shown in the scenes is still a placeholder. The final version is supposed to look better.
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What else have the developers revealed about Aion 2?
In the stream, the developers emphasized that the PC version of Aion 2 is the main focus. The mobile version is intended to complement the gameplay experience and allow players to initiate crafting actions, master mini-games, or collect daily rewards while on the go. There will be no mobile features like autoplay.
A console port is expected to follow sometime after the PC release. It is unknown whether there will be crossplay.
Each class should have around 40 skills, from which you will choose the 12 abilities for your next battle. You can create different sets for content like PvE, PvP, or boss fights.
In the game, you can earn different wings, each bringing a selection of stats and a unique appearance.
Although flying will be possible very early on almost everywhere, it should not be possible to simply spread your wings and flee during PvP combat. A stamina resource will determine how long and how far you can fly.
The developers reiterated that each server will be exclusive to one faction. You can encounter either Asmodians or Elyos in one world only. The faction battle will play a role in server-wide, instanced battlegrounds like the Abyss (known from the first part).
There is a pet system, where players should be able to tame monsters for their pets collection. It was also shown that pets can carry a character – possibly slightly increasing movement speed.
What about dungeons, raids, and PvP? At launch, Aion 2 is set to offer various dungeon variants for solo players and groups:
The so-called Nightmare Dungeons offer boss fights with 10 levels and a ranking system for speedruns.
Additionally, there will be a boss content where the reward depends on how quickly you can take down your opponent.
Random seal dungeons can appear in the world, where a PvE challenge awaits, but PvP is also expected to be active. You will compete with other players for the loot.
There are co-op dungeons for up to 4 players and with 2 difficulty levels (Normal and Hard).
Ascended dungeons with random affixes, reminiscent of Mythic Plus from WoW, where you can level up to increasingly difficult stages.
Instanced challenges for 8-player groups.
For PvP fans, in addition to the already mentioned Abyss, an instanced arena is planned, which will have 1vs1 and 4vs4 modes. There will also be 8vs8 battlegrounds, where you have to escort something from A to B (similar to Payload from Overwatch).
Here is the latest trailer for Aion 2:
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Aion 2 shows first trailer, beautiful graphics and action-packed battles
How does the community rate what has been shown? The comments in a current discussion on Reddit are mixed.
Civil_Response1 praises the fights on Reddit: “I think this looks smooth. The combat feels powerful and fluid. The animations look good.”
vvashabi, on the other hand, finds on Reddit: “The camera movements feel very console and gamepad-like. There are no shadows. The characters’ feet barely interact with the ground. This is a typical mobile problem, where characters seem to float above the highly textured ground.”
Prysm25 criticizes on Reddit: “This doesn’t look like Aion. The magic of Aion came from the world and its style. This is just another Throne and Liberty.”
Zoggit expresses surprise on Reddit: “At first, I read the comments and got the impression that the game personally killed everyone’s firstborn or something. Then I watched the gameplay and thought it looked pretty good.”
How did you like what was shown? Let us know in the comments!
What’s next? In September, there will be a third developer stream from NCsoft regarding Aion 2. Then we will learn, among other things, details about the payment model of the MMORPG. What is clear is that flying should not be tied to any Pay2Win or Gacha function, and that the developers are aiming for a launch in their home market in 2025.
Whether there will still be a global release next year depends certainly on the next testing phases and the success of the Asia launch. Aion 2 must not be a failure for NCsoft. The publisher’s aging MMORPG lineup is struggling with declining numbers. Throne and Liberty was not the success hoped for. Now more than 300 developers are working on the project. You can find more information on this here: Large MMORPG Company is in Crisis Due to 10 Games Generating Too Little Revenue
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The right weapon can often make a big difference in a shooter. In Battlefield 6, this was the turning point for MeinMMO editor Dariusz, where the beta started to become fun.
My first rounds in the beta of Battlefield 6 were … challenging. I started a conquest match with limited weapons, the Pioneer with a rocket launcher, and wanted to go hunt some tanks – they make such a nice boom after all.
Then I found myself on the map Liberation Peak, looking down the barrels of what felt like 32 sniper rifles. On every mountain, I saw the infamous glimmer of sniper scopes. It quickly became clear: With the class-specific weapons of the Pioneer, the MPs, I wouldn’t get far on this expansive map.
An alternative had to be found.
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Die große Stärke von Battlefield 6 sind die Maps!
The class-specific weapons could only convince to a limited extent
I switched around through the different classes, but I wasn’t really satisfied. The spark just wouldn’t fly, and so the fun initially waited.
The first MP is not bad, but especially on Liberation Peak, it’s not the best choice. Overall, I prefer weapons in Battlefield that are good at medium to long range.
Sniping is fun on Liberation Peak and the rifle isn’t bad, but I’m just not a camper and I don’t enjoy aggressive play with sniper rifles.
LMGs, the class-specific weapon of the suppliers, I generally dislike playing.
I was oscillating between the starting assault rifle of the assault soldier, the M433, and the first carbine, the M4A1. The latter seemed to me like the best choice, as I can also use it in the other classes.
A versatile option for beginners that is a bit temperamental at first
The M4A1 turned out to be a good all-rounder for beginners, but it was a bit temperamental at first. Without unlocked attachments, I wasn’t convinced right away. This changed at the latest with the vertical grip and other sights.
By now, I’ve unlocked a large part of the attachments for the M4 and am glad that I initially focused on the carbine:
At longer distances, the M4 proves to be solid and has moderate recoil that can be well controlled with some practice.
The damage is good, noticeably better than the factory “AK-205”, and gets even better with the unlockable types of ammunition on headshot hits.
The fire rate is high enough to have good chances in close combat and to compete against the MPs.
There were really only a few situations where the M4A1 didn’t shine – and that was really only at very long distances or in very close quarters against the overpowering shotgun.
If you want to know which attachments I currently use on the M4A1, you can read that here:
Currently, I am testing the “AK-205” and comparing it with the M4A1. The AK has significantly less recoil but causes very little damage. However, with the improved ammunition types, it becomes a real hidden gem at medium to long distances if you are good at hitting the head.
At shorter distances, the M4 seems like the better choice due to the higher fire rate, but the extremely low recoil of the AK makes it less effective at long distances. Overall, you can’t go wrong with the M4, especially at the beginning, as damage, fire rate, and recoil are really solid, and it is playable from the start in all classes. The M4 still hasn’t made it into our selection of the best weapons of Battlefield 6 – but maybe that will change.
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During “Techno Friday,” popular German streamer and YouTuber Max “HandOfBlood” Knabe (affectionately known as Hänno) combines gaming and music. The party streamed on Twitch on August 8, 2025, is also gaining attention in the international press.
What makes this weekend special? The current club edition of “Techno Friday” lasts 24 hours, during which 23 DJs create a great atmosphere (Source: YouTube). The party is still ongoing for a few more hours, and you can join live on Twitch.
What makes the event special is that there’s always gaming happening alongside. Sometimes major games like Elden Ring, sometimes small co-op titles like “Paddle Paddle Paddle” (more on this at Steam).
HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
“It’s different from anything else on Twitch”
What does the international press say? The website dexerto.com also finds the scenes wild and dedicates an enthusiastic article to us-Hänno. It states, among other things:
A Twitch streamer from Germany goes viral after he streamed himself playing games like Elden Ring and Street Fighter 6 at a packed rave. This is one of the wildest streams we have seen so far. […] A streamer named HandOfBlood has found his niche – and it is different from anything else on Twitch.
However, some also point out that there have been similar actions before. The Ukrainian streamer thetremba reportedly transformed his house into a techno club to stream his own party for 155 hours.
Battlefield 6 demands maximum performance from your hardware. A setting helps you to boost your FPS.
What is this setting? According to various users on social media, players who play Battlefield 6 via the EA App on PC have limited GPU usage. The graphics card is only utilized to 50%.
Inexplicably, the limited GPU usage can be resolved with a simple setting: You need to enable the in-game overlay of the EA App (via X).
Once the overlay is activated, your graphics card should be utilized much better, boosting your performance and resulting in noticeably more FPS.
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Die große Stärke von Battlefield 6 sind die Maps!
How big is the difference? Most users unfortunately do not share detailed information about their hardware, but various players report achieving between 40 and 70 more FPS – often bringing them into the triple digits.
How to activate the overlay: First, you need to open the EA App and click on the arrow next to your profile icon in the top right corner. This opens a tab where you can access your settings.
In the settings, navigate to the “Application” section and scroll down. The second to last option is called “In-game overlay.” Here you can activate the overlay.
Afterward, in the game, you can open the overlay with the key combination “Shift + F1”. This way, you can see if the overlay is really activated.
How does this performance boost come about? This is still unclear. Keep in mind that it is a beta. It is likely a bug.
Do you also need to activate the overlay if you play on Steam? Judging by the experiences of various players on social media, you do not need to have the EA App and the in-game overlay activated if you play the Battlefield 6 beta via Steam. The GPU usage is said to be normal there.
Fifteen-year-old Alex Butler invented a game at the age of seven that he was able to sell with great success. So much success, in fact, that he is now a millionaire.
What kind of game is it? Alex Butler came up with “Taco vs Burrito,” a strategic card game that you can buy on amazon.com. The game is about creating the wildest meal by using various ingredients, modifiers, and action cards.
The idea for the game came to Alex by chance, who reportedly spent a lot of time playing card games back then. His mother, an entrepreneur, supported the idea, so they created an initial prototype that they played together at local cafes or with friends. The rules were refined, and new cards and strategies emerged.
To cover the production costs for the cards, Alex’s mother set up an online fundraising campaign. The boy expected maybe $200. In the end, over $25,000 was raised. That was enough to push the project forward and found a new company.
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How successful is “Taco vs Burrito”? For distribution, they sought an experienced partner who would sell the product on Amazon. This decision paid off. The first batches of cards were immediately sold out. In the first year alone, the family was able to generate $1.1 million in revenue.
Over the years, the game, which costs nearly $25, has sold more than 1.5 million copies. At times, “Taco vs Burrito” was reportedly the best-selling game on Amazon.
Here, Alex’s mother explains how to play “Taco vs Burrito”:
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Alex and his parents were able to finalize the deal recently. The family sold the rights to the game to the company PlayMonster, which aims to expand “Taco vs Burrito” and take it to new markets.
Alex himself sees the sale pragmatically. In an interview with seattletimes.com, the 15-year-old explained: “It was never something I was particularly attached to. It’s not super important to me. I just wanted to make the most money out of it.” With the money, he would like to buy a “Lambo.”
Alex does not aspire to a career in the card game industry. His interests currently lie in sports, video games, and music production. In the coming months, however, the family wants to enjoy a vacation together. This is about another boy who was able to make a lot of money very early: 15-year-old became the youngest e-sports millionaire in the world – He didn’t even win
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By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
Blackpink had some surprise songs that were not seen in previous shows of the Deadline Tour. In contrast, with Stray Kids, the last song at each concert is a surprise, depending on the location.
In the bottom right of the image, you can still see the wagons with Stray Kids, behind them were the balloons.
At Stray Kids, my highlight was the moment when they drove around the audience on the edge of the arena with a wagon. This gave fans the opportunity to see their idols up close. They were accompanied by large balloons representing their respective animal mascots.
In contrast, at Blackpink, Rosé’s performance was my big highlight. It was evident how she prepared for her performance and walked to the stage. While doing so, she ate a baguette, played a drinking game with her dancers, and then really heated up the audience with her APT performance.
At this point, I cannot decide who had the edge. Therefore, I would place both bands on equal footing.
Dance and singing – Point to both
Also, when it comes to dance and singing, I unfortunately cannot name a clear favorite. Both Stray Kids and Blackpink seemed to have almost all performances live. Only in Jump by Blackpink did I notice that their voices became suspiciously loud, and the lip movements were no longer synchronized.
The music video for it is a complete fever dream with the head-nodding fans:
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I also found the song selection super for both bands. They played all the songs spread across all eras. This allowed both new and long-time fans to sing along.
Previously, I had actually expected that this point would clearly go to Stray Kids. On TikTok, it was evident that Blackpink appeared unmotivated while dancing at previous concerts and didn’t perform elaborate movements. A lot of criticism was directed at Jennie.
But there could be a reason for that, as Jenny herself revealed: At a previous concert, she mentioned that she saw more phones than faces and that people should have fun. In Paris, she even emphasized how nice it is to see more faces than phones here and that people are having fun.
This might be a reason why she put in more effort – or simply because she is human and can have a bad day. Therefore, I must also give a point to both bands in this category.
The comparison continues on page 2.
Blackpink solved the whole thing more charmingly by the band members speaking in English themselves. Unfortunately, Jisoo can hardly speak English, which is why she was the only member from whom you hardly heard anything.
If this category ended here, I would give Blackpink the point. But Stray Kids has proven through many other actions that they stood out in this category:
At one point, Stray Kids watched a fan-made video, which was totally cute. For the creator of the video, it must have been a lovely experience to observe how the band reacted and enjoyed the individual scenes.
At Stray Kids, there were dance challenges or karaoke with the entire audience to bridge breaks. With Blackpink, I believe this happened before the concert – I missed it because I probably arrived too late in the arena and got drinks beforehand.
To give something back to the bands, fans also came up with little ideas. At Blackpink, during one song, only the flashlight of mobile phones was turned on and used for lighting. For Stray Kids, however, there was a complete light show displayed on the mobile phone screens, which showed the Eiffel Tower and hearts.
After both concerts, the fan interactions with Stray Kids remained stronger in my memory, even though I didn’t understand a single word. However, from the fans’ screams, I could tell that they were pleased with what was said. Therefore, my point here goes to Stray Kids overall.
Stage design and sound – Point to both
Those who couldn’t get a VIP ticket had to hope for a good view and clear sound. Because standing in the 125th row of this large stadium, you didn’t get much from the band members.
And here it became clear that both bands had an edge in one aspect each. With Stray Kids, there was a varied stage design. In their song Giant, a gigantic puppet inflated, while in another song, suddenly a car appeared on stage.
In the music video of Stray Kids, even the actors from Wolverine and Deadpool appear:
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In contrast, the sound with Blackpink was much better. I could hear their voices much clearer, which was not the case with Stray Kids. Here, the songs got drowned out by the fans’ singing, and sometimes I couldn’t even understand which song was currently being played.
Since each band was better at one thing, another point goes to both.
Merchandise – Point to Stray Kids
The concert is over, and what remains are the memories, pictures, and videos. Unless fans spend extra money and buy something nice at the merchandise stand. The selection was large for both bands, and there were many different clothing items and smaller items like keychains or stress balls.
As is usual for concerts, the prices were astronomically high. I bought photo cards from Stray Kids, which cost €15 per pack. However, the packaging stated that they only cost 4,000 Won in Korea. That amounts to less than €2.50 per pack.
In comparison, it is noticeable that prices at Blackpink are slightly higher. I have listed some comparisons for you:
A standard shirt starts here at €60, which is €5 cheaper at Stray Kids.
A bucket hat costs €30 at Stray Kids, while Blackpink charges €50.
For the jogging pants, Blackpink is €5 more expensive, while the comparable bag is €5 more expensive at Stray Kids.
The biggest difference is with the zip hoodie: Stray Kids want €95 for theirs, while Blackpink charges €120.
It also depends on personal taste which items one prefers and for what one is willing to open their wallet. But overall, I noticed that items at Blackpink are more expensive. Therefore, I have to give this point to Stray Kids.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
Blackpink had some surprise songs that were not seen in previous shows of the Deadline Tour. In contrast, with Stray Kids, the last song at each concert is a surprise, depending on the location.
In the bottom right of the image, you can still see the wagons with Stray Kids, behind them were the balloons.
At Stray Kids, my highlight was the moment when they drove around the audience on the edge of the arena with a wagon. This gave fans the opportunity to see their idols up close. They were accompanied by large balloons representing their respective animal mascots.
In contrast, at Blackpink, Rosé’s performance was my big highlight. It was evident how she prepared for her performance and walked to the stage. While doing so, she ate a baguette, played a drinking game with her dancers, and then really heated up the audience with her APT performance.
At this point, I cannot decide who had the edge. Therefore, I would place both bands on equal footing.
Dance and singing – Point to both
Also, when it comes to dance and singing, I unfortunately cannot name a clear favorite. Both Stray Kids and Blackpink seemed to have almost all performances live. Only in Jump by Blackpink did I notice that their voices became suspiciously loud, and the lip movements were no longer synchronized.
The music video for it is a complete fever dream with the head-nodding fans:
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I also found the song selection super for both bands. They played all the songs spread across all eras. This allowed both new and long-time fans to sing along.
Previously, I had actually expected that this point would clearly go to Stray Kids. On TikTok, it was evident that Blackpink appeared unmotivated while dancing at previous concerts and didn’t perform elaborate movements. A lot of criticism was directed at Jennie.
But there could be a reason for that, as Jenny herself revealed: At a previous concert, she mentioned that she saw more phones than faces and that people should have fun. In Paris, she even emphasized how nice it is to see more faces than phones here and that people are having fun.
This might be a reason why she put in more effort – or simply because she is human and can have a bad day. Therefore, I must also give a point to both bands in this category.
The comparison continues on page 2.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
Blackpink solved the whole thing more charmingly by the band members speaking in English themselves. Unfortunately, Jisoo can hardly speak English, which is why she was the only member from whom you hardly heard anything.
If this category ended here, I would give Blackpink the point. But Stray Kids has proven through many other actions that they stood out in this category:
At one point, Stray Kids watched a fan-made video, which was totally cute. For the creator of the video, it must have been a lovely experience to observe how the band reacted and enjoyed the individual scenes.
At Stray Kids, there were dance challenges or karaoke with the entire audience to bridge breaks. With Blackpink, I believe this happened before the concert – I missed it because I probably arrived too late in the arena and got drinks beforehand.
To give something back to the bands, fans also came up with little ideas. At Blackpink, during one song, only the flashlight of mobile phones was turned on and used for lighting. For Stray Kids, however, there was a complete light show displayed on the mobile phone screens, which showed the Eiffel Tower and hearts.
After both concerts, the fan interactions with Stray Kids remained stronger in my memory, even though I didn’t understand a single word. However, from the fans’ screams, I could tell that they were pleased with what was said. Therefore, my point here goes to Stray Kids overall.
Stage design and sound – Point to both
Those who couldn’t get a VIP ticket had to hope for a good view and clear sound. Because standing in the 125th row of this large stadium, you didn’t get much from the band members.
And here it became clear that both bands had an edge in one aspect each. With Stray Kids, there was a varied stage design. In their song Giant, a gigantic puppet inflated, while in another song, suddenly a car appeared on stage.
In the music video of Stray Kids, even the actors from Wolverine and Deadpool appear:
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In contrast, the sound with Blackpink was much better. I could hear their voices much clearer, which was not the case with Stray Kids. Here, the songs got drowned out by the fans’ singing, and sometimes I couldn’t even understand which song was currently being played.
Since each band was better at one thing, another point goes to both.
Merchandise – Point to Stray Kids
The concert is over, and what remains are the memories, pictures, and videos. Unless fans spend extra money and buy something nice at the merchandise stand. The selection was large for both bands, and there were many different clothing items and smaller items like keychains or stress balls.
As is usual for concerts, the prices were astronomically high. I bought photo cards from Stray Kids, which cost €15 per pack. However, the packaging stated that they only cost 4,000 Won in Korea. That amounts to less than €2.50 per pack.
In comparison, it is noticeable that prices at Blackpink are slightly higher. I have listed some comparisons for you:
A standard shirt starts here at €60, which is €5 cheaper at Stray Kids.
A bucket hat costs €30 at Stray Kids, while Blackpink charges €50.
For the jogging pants, Blackpink is €5 more expensive, while the comparable bag is €5 more expensive at Stray Kids.
The biggest difference is with the zip hoodie: Stray Kids want €95 for theirs, while Blackpink charges €120.
It also depends on personal taste which items one prefers and for what one is willing to open their wallet. But overall, I noticed that items at Blackpink are more expensive. Therefore, I have to give this point to Stray Kids.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
Blackpink had some surprise songs that were not seen in previous shows of the Deadline Tour. In contrast, with Stray Kids, the last song at each concert is a surprise, depending on the location.
In the bottom right of the image, you can still see the wagons with Stray Kids, behind them were the balloons.
At Stray Kids, my highlight was the moment when they drove around the audience on the edge of the arena with a wagon. This gave fans the opportunity to see their idols up close. They were accompanied by large balloons representing their respective animal mascots.
In contrast, at Blackpink, Rosé’s performance was my big highlight. It was evident how she prepared for her performance and walked to the stage. While doing so, she ate a baguette, played a drinking game with her dancers, and then really heated up the audience with her APT performance.
At this point, I cannot decide who had the edge. Therefore, I would place both bands on equal footing.
Dance and singing – Point to both
Also, when it comes to dance and singing, I unfortunately cannot name a clear favorite. Both Stray Kids and Blackpink seemed to have almost all performances live. Only in Jump by Blackpink did I notice that their voices became suspiciously loud, and the lip movements were no longer synchronized.
The music video for it is a complete fever dream with the head-nodding fans:
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I also found the song selection super for both bands. They played all the songs spread across all eras. This allowed both new and long-time fans to sing along.
Previously, I had actually expected that this point would clearly go to Stray Kids. On TikTok, it was evident that Blackpink appeared unmotivated while dancing at previous concerts and didn’t perform elaborate movements. A lot of criticism was directed at Jennie.
But there could be a reason for that, as Jenny herself revealed: At a previous concert, she mentioned that she saw more phones than faces and that people should have fun. In Paris, she even emphasized how nice it is to see more faces than phones here and that people are having fun.
This might be a reason why she put in more effort – or simply because she is human and can have a bad day. Therefore, I must also give a point to both bands in this category.
The comparison continues on page 2.
MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen was able to attend two K-Pop concerts in Paris over the last two weeks. She saw the currently biggest girl group and boy group from the country. She reveals which concert she liked better.
A few years ago, a friend introduced me to the world of K-Pop. She showed me DNA by BTS, and I was instantly hooked. The catchy sounds penetrated my ear and didn’t want to leave quickly.
Over time, I discovered more bands, including rap-focused groups. My favorites include both Blackpink and Stray Kids. I was very lucky to have won the ticket war twice and see both bands on two consecutive weekends in Paris – armed with my lightstick for each band.
Stray Kids consists of eight members and is currently touring the world with their Dominate Tour. The four girls of Blackpink, on the other hand, are traveling under the slogan Deadline around the world.
In this article, I want to share how I experienced both concerts. Since both concerts took place at the same venue, I can compare them very well. Therefore, I have outlined several points to compare the two bands.
At the end of this article, I will reveal my personal favorite. However, I can already say in advance: I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and the time of my life.
The concert comparison of Blackpink and Stray Kids
Program – Point to both
Both Blackpink and Stray Kids had a program on stage that lasted three hours. During this time, you want to be well entertained as a fan. And indeed, at neither of the two concerts did I feel bored at any moment.
Whenever there was a break, it was filled quite well. For example, there was a choreography where the dancers could shine or clips that showed the band members closer. During the songs, there was a lot of pyrotechnics, fireworks, and confetti raining down on the fans.
Each band also had a time slot where the band members could perform their solos. In Blackpink, each member could perform two to three of their own songs. In contrast, Stray Kids consists of eight members, so here only one solo of a duo was played.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
Blackpink solved the whole thing more charmingly by the band members speaking in English themselves. Unfortunately, Jisoo can hardly speak English, which is why she was the only member from whom you hardly heard anything.
If this category ended here, I would give Blackpink the point. But Stray Kids has proven through many other actions that they stood out in this category:
At one point, Stray Kids watched a fan-made video, which was totally cute. For the creator of the video, it must have been a lovely experience to observe how the band reacted and enjoyed the individual scenes.
At Stray Kids, there were dance challenges or karaoke with the entire audience to bridge breaks. With Blackpink, I believe this happened before the concert – I missed it because I probably arrived too late in the arena and got drinks beforehand.
To give something back to the bands, fans also came up with little ideas. At Blackpink, during one song, only the flashlight of mobile phones was turned on and used for lighting. For Stray Kids, however, there was a complete light show displayed on the mobile phone screens, which showed the Eiffel Tower and hearts.
After both concerts, the fan interactions with Stray Kids remained stronger in my memory, even though I didn’t understand a single word. However, from the fans’ screams, I could tell that they were pleased with what was said. Therefore, my point here goes to Stray Kids overall.
Stage design and sound – Point to both
Those who couldn’t get a VIP ticket had to hope for a good view and clear sound. Because standing in the 125th row of this large stadium, you didn’t get much from the band members.
And here it became clear that both bands had an edge in one aspect each. With Stray Kids, there was a varied stage design. In their song Giant, a gigantic puppet inflated, while in another song, suddenly a car appeared on stage.
In the music video of Stray Kids, even the actors from Wolverine and Deadpool appear:
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In contrast, the sound with Blackpink was much better. I could hear their voices much clearer, which was not the case with Stray Kids. Here, the songs got drowned out by the fans’ singing, and sometimes I couldn’t even understand which song was currently being played.
Since each band was better at one thing, another point goes to both.
Merchandise – Point to Stray Kids
The concert is over, and what remains are the memories, pictures, and videos. Unless fans spend extra money and buy something nice at the merchandise stand. The selection was large for both bands, and there were many different clothing items and smaller items like keychains or stress balls.
As is usual for concerts, the prices were astronomically high. I bought photo cards from Stray Kids, which cost €15 per pack. However, the packaging stated that they only cost 4,000 Won in Korea. That amounts to less than €2.50 per pack.
In comparison, it is noticeable that prices at Blackpink are slightly higher. I have listed some comparisons for you:
A standard shirt starts here at €60, which is €5 cheaper at Stray Kids.
A bucket hat costs €30 at Stray Kids, while Blackpink charges €50.
For the jogging pants, Blackpink is €5 more expensive, while the comparable bag is €5 more expensive at Stray Kids.
The biggest difference is with the zip hoodie: Stray Kids want €95 for theirs, while Blackpink charges €120.
It also depends on personal taste which items one prefers and for what one is willing to open their wallet. But overall, I noticed that items at Blackpink are more expensive. Therefore, I have to give this point to Stray Kids.
By the way: Regarding ticket prices, both bands behaved similarly. As is common for K-Pop groups, the prices are set high. You have to invest quite a bit of money to see your favorite stars from Korea.
Conclusion – Stray Kids has a slight edge
If it were purely based on this point system, Stray Kids would win the competition with 5:3 points. However, if I go by my memories, I couldn’t decide which concert I preferred.
I had an immense amount of fun at both concerts and also participated in some activities from shops in Paris. For example, one café had a photo booth with special frames for homemade photos.
So if both bands embark on another world tour, I can only recommend you watch both shows. There are some rumors that Stray Kids will be on tour again in 2026. For Blackpink, this is still an open question.
Blackpink had some surprise songs that were not seen in previous shows of the Deadline Tour. In contrast, with Stray Kids, the last song at each concert is a surprise, depending on the location.
In the bottom right of the image, you can still see the wagons with Stray Kids, behind them were the balloons.
At Stray Kids, my highlight was the moment when they drove around the audience on the edge of the arena with a wagon. This gave fans the opportunity to see their idols up close. They were accompanied by large balloons representing their respective animal mascots.
In contrast, at Blackpink, Rosé’s performance was my big highlight. It was evident how she prepared for her performance and walked to the stage. While doing so, she ate a baguette, played a drinking game with her dancers, and then really heated up the audience with her APT performance.
At this point, I cannot decide who had the edge. Therefore, I would place both bands on equal footing.
Dance and singing – Point to both
Also, when it comes to dance and singing, I unfortunately cannot name a clear favorite. Both Stray Kids and Blackpink seemed to have almost all performances live. Only in Jump by Blackpink did I notice that their voices became suspiciously loud, and the lip movements were no longer synchronized.
The music video for it is a complete fever dream with the head-nodding fans:
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I also found the song selection super for both bands. They played all the songs spread across all eras. This allowed both new and long-time fans to sing along.
Previously, I had actually expected that this point would clearly go to Stray Kids. On TikTok, it was evident that Blackpink appeared unmotivated while dancing at previous concerts and didn’t perform elaborate movements. A lot of criticism was directed at Jennie.
But there could be a reason for that, as Jenny herself revealed: At a previous concert, she mentioned that she saw more phones than faces and that people should have fun. In Paris, she even emphasized how nice it is to see more faces than phones here and that people are having fun.
This might be a reason why she put in more effort – or simply because she is human and can have a bad day. Therefore, I must also give a point to both bands in this category.
The comparison continues on page 2.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Even though the X-Men often look cool in the Marvel universe, it’s not an easy life being a mutant. This is especially shown in the story of Jesse, whose whole life was destroyed because of it.
What are mutants anyway? Mutants are humans in the Marvel universe who have the X-gene in their DNA. This grants them abilities that usually manifest during puberty. Some mutants acquire their abilities earlier or through tragic events.
The abilities that one receives as a mutant can be practically anything. For characters like Beast or Mystique, their appearance even changes. Often, mutants are despised and threatened by humanity.
A refuge for mutants is the school of Charles Xavier (Professor X), who, along with the X-Men, tries to protect mutants in the world. However, not all mutants have the chance to lead a good life. Sometimes the mutation makes one a great danger to others. This happened to the mutant Jesse.
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X-Men: First Class – Trailer for the superhero movie by Fox
A Mighty Ability, a Tragic Fate
Who is Jesse? In the comic Ultimate X-Men No. 41 from 2004, we meet the teenager Jesse. He was actually a normal teenager until one day he got up and no one was home anymore. The streets looked similar. They seemed empty, and he only saw a dog collar lying on the ground.
From a distance, he sees people and feels relieved, so he walks to school. There he meets his girlfriend, but suddenly everyone around him starts to burn and dissolve into dust. The same happens to his girlfriend. Nothing but clothes remains.
What happened? As it turns out later, Jesse is a mutant whose ability releases certain acids and toxins that burn everything organic. That’s why only the clothing remains. Jesse has no control over the ability itself; his body releases it unconsciously.
In panic, Jesse hides in a cave, far away from other living beings. But suddenly Wolverine appears. Thanks to his self-healing, he can stay near Jesse. He hands Jesse a beer and spends some time with him.
Jesse Cannot Go On
What happens to Jesse? Jesse recognizes Wolverine and engages in a conversation, explaining to him that he is on a solo mission. Wolverine informs him that he is a mutant and what abilities he has. Jesse learns that he is responsible for the deaths and breaks down in tears. He is said to have killed at least 265 people.
He collapses after realizing that his only ability is killing. Jesse says: I can’t live with that and Wolverine simply replies I know. He tells the boy that no one will find out that it was him. If something like this were to become public, it would harm the reputation of mutants.
Wolverine tells him to finish his beer, and in the last of his panels, Jesse says only: Just do it. He leaves the cave alone.
What makes this story so good? Even though the X-Men and the mutants are a cool superhero team, they often have a human component about exclusion in their stories. This story is so emotional because there is no way out for Jesse.
The X-Men face a moral dilemma here. Wolverine must take care of Jesse to protect other people and mutants, but they also break the promise that all mutants have a place in this world. There are also other mutants who have been less blessed with their abilities: The 10 worst mutant abilities from X-Men that probably no one wants
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
A player experienced something quite strange in the open beta of Battlefield 6 after tripping over a rock.
What happened to this player? What exactly occurred is shown in a clip on Reddit. He shared this in r/Battlefield, the largest subreddit dedicated to the shooter series.
In this trailer, Battlefield 6 showcases its classes, movement, and tactical destruction:
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Battlefield 6 presents classes, movement, and tactical destruction in the trailer
Player trips over a rock, falls out of first-person view
The post shows the exact sequence of events: At the beginning, the player was sprinting with a gun in hand when he veered off the path into rocky terrain. Small stones protrude from the ground, which players would usually just run over in games.
However, the player trips over the stones and takes a lot of damage, but that’s not all. Shortly after the player stumbled, he appears to keep running. He was torn out of the first-person view in which Battlefield 6 is typically played.
The player can still move, but his camera remains stuck at the accident site. This results in him distancing himself so far from it that he can no longer see himself – and gets shot by enemies.
Here’s the Reddit post again:
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The fans take it with humor: The clip is greeted with humor by the community on Reddit. They immediately start cracking jokes about it:
“It’s a feature!”, shouts GThugMoney (on Reddit) and earns a proud 1,300 upvotes for his comment
“Stubbing your toes is no joke, bro,” says deeku4972, to which Smith6612 humorously suggests: “Next, they should introduce the ‘stepping on LEGO’ mode” (on Reddit)
KitamuraP politely points out to the poster: “You dropped the camera” (on Reddit)
What really happened there? It’s likely not a hidden feature. Reddit user syo speculates: “Probably just a sync thing. The client thinks he’s dead, but the server does not” (on Reddit). This could also explain why the player is in some sort of death cam, even though he is still alive.
Every player has their own horror moments with nasty monsters in video games. However, some of these experiences leave players particularly shuddering. In this list, we present to you 10 of these monstrous creatures that are especially terrifying.
You hate them, you love them – you definitely remember them. Whether pure horror genre or an unexpectedly evil surprise in a completely different type of game.
Monsters in video games are not always just a means to create challenge but also to evoke a certain atmosphere. Developers can create real horrors that are absolute nightmare material.
10 of these dreadful creatures we want to introduce to you in our list. We take into account not only their appearance but also the context, level, and overall design of the experience that causes particularly great terror.
We start with strong candidates, some of whom you have probably already encountered, and work our way up to number 1 – one of the scariest monsters in video games (and the personal final boss of the author of this article). Enjoy browsing.
Here you see the trailer for “Little Nightmares,” whose game series also has a candidate on this list:
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Little Nightmares – Trailer of the Creepy Platformer by Bandai Namco
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Finger Creepers from Elden Ring
The Finger Creepers from Elden Ring are enormous, monstrous hands, with more fingers than one would actually want to see on a hand – especially when they lunge at the unsuspecting player from the ground or from walls and ceilings.
They come in different sizes, but all move equally terrifyingly. Like giant spiders, they crawl with excessively quick movements over the ground, trying to grab, crush, or swat the player away.
Understandably, you want to avoid these hands as much as possible. They are not only dangerous but can also cause real goosebumps with their fast, jerky movements. If you see fingertips protruding from the ground, you usually make a wide berth around the Finger Creepers from Elden Ring.
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2 strong attackers return for 6 hours in an event in Pokémon GO. If you haven’t gotten them yet, you shouldn’t miss them.
What kind of event is this? On Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Hyperbonus: Prime Raid Day will take place. This is the third event that was made available as a reward during this year’s GO Fest by trainers worldwide.
The event not only brings you 2 strong attackers with adventure effects back, but also offers you an increased chance to obtain both as shiny.
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So sah das Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris aus
All content from the Hyperbonus: Prime Raid Day
Which monsters are there in the event? In the event, you can challenge, defeat, and catch Dialga and Palkia in their primal forms in raids. You will also benefit from an increased shiny chance with both monsters.
Currently, you cannot obtain either move via TM. If you are missing them, you can use the event to hopefully get one of each with the corresponding moves.
What bonuses are there in the event? The following bonuses are also active during the event:
increased chance of shiny specimens
up to five additional free raid passes by spinning gym stops
50% more experience points after raid battles
increased chance of XL candy for raids on-site (from level 31)
increased remote raid limit (from Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 PM to Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 AM)
You can only have one free raid pass at a time. To get the next one, you need to use the one you previously received. After that, you can get the next pass by spinning a gym stop.
Event Ticket: For $4.99 (approximately €5), you can also purchase an event ticket. You will receive the following bonuses:
8 additional raid passes through gym stops
guaranteed XL candy in raids (from level 31)
three times the experience points for raid battles
Not only is the Prime Raid Day waiting for you this month. There are many more events and content available in August in the game. What exactly they are and when they take place, you can find out in our overview with all events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The “March of the Goblins” event in Diablo 4 has brought more treasure goblins to Sanctuary. However, the rarest among them still seems to be a myth. Many are convinced: He is the unicorn among goblins.
Loot goblins appear randomly in Diablo 4 and can drop some serious loot. Unlike almost all other enemies in Diablo, goblins do not fight, but run away. As part of the “March of the Goblins” event, Blizzard introduced six new types of goblins into the game in March 2025. Each of them has their special loot.
What kind of rare goblin is this? The rarest goblin is “Fedric the Shimmering Old”, who is guaranteed to have a Majestic Spark and a mythical item in his bag. The special treasure goblin shimmers purple-pink, the same color as Mythic Uniques. Since the new goblins have entered Diablo 4, players have been discussing Fedric. Many believe: This is probably the rarest enemy in video game history.
The different treasure goblins that came to Diablo 4 and remained permanently in the game can be seen here:
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Die neuen Goblin-Varianten in Diablo 4 im Video
“I will probably see a yeti before this goblin”
This is what the community is currently discussing: Even after the last “March of the Goblins” in early August, the rare goblin is again a topic among the community. In a post on Reddit, the user gorays21 asks: “Now that the goblin event is over: Have you seen the mythical goblin?”
Some respond that they might have caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of their eye, but he is too fast to catch. Others believe that they probably confused him with “Murl the Curious”, a purple goblin who just drops Oboluses.
Some joke that they would rather see other rare phenomena in real life than this one rare treasure goblin. Below we summarize a few comments:
Seanna86 writes: “I have killed over 2000 goblins and have never seen this ‘unicorn’.”
TheRealMortiferus reports: “Not in this goblin event, no. But I did see one some time ago. However, I couldn’t catch him. He is much faster than other goblins and very resilient (maybe even immune?) to crowd control.”
KickerofTale jokes: “I will probably see a yeti in real life before I see such [a goblin] on screen.”
Motes_Wyndmyr jokingly says: “Never seen a mythical goblin, but I’ve seen Bigfoot in the woods of Scosglen!”
robituri asks: “Is there a mythical goblin?”
asria posts a screenshot of her goblin kills and writes: “Almost 4000 goblins and have not seen a mythical one.”
Many players praise on Reddit the frequency of goblins during the event and wish that it stays this way permanently, or that the “March of the Goblins” at least happens regularly. They say: This makes the open world much more fun.
When Rod Fergusson joined Blizzard in 2020, he was expected to live up to his reputation as the “Closer” and successfully bring Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal out of development hell. Now the veteran is leaving the diabolical franchise.
Why is Rod Fergusson leaving? The General Manager for the Diablo franchise explains in a new post on X that he will leave Blizzard after 4 major releases. Fergusson writes:
After five years of driving the Diablo franchise forward with four major releases, it is time for me to leave Blizzard/Microsoft with sword in hand and see what comes next. The teams are set up for success and have an exciting array of releases ahead. I am incredibly proud of what we’ve built together and look forward to what comes next for Diablo and me.
Hellishly Good Developer
What job did Rod Fergusson have? When the experienced veteran joined Blizzard in 2020, two major games of the studio, Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal 2, were in development, with the fourth installment particularly having a very difficult development period. Additionally, the major Blizzard classic Diablo 2 was set to receive a remake with Resurrected.
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Diablo 4 shows Horadric spells and new endgame content in the trailer for Season 9
To ensure all 3 projects would launch successfully, Blizzard management specifically sought a developer with experience in the blockbuster sector and a reputation as a “Closer” who knows how to wrap up projects.
Rod Fergusson was the lead behind the “Gears of War” series for many years.
The developer helped bring the also problematic development of BioShock Infinite to a successful conclusion.
At Epic, he worked on games like Unreal Tournament 3, Infinity Blade, and Shadow Complex.
Fergusson proved at Blizzard that his reputation was warranted. All 3 Diablo games celebrated major release successes. Diablo 4 alone generated $666 million just 5 days after launch. On October 8, 2024, the release of the first D4 expansion Vessel of Hatred followed.
The General Manager comments on linkedin.com that his goal was to give one of his own favorite franchises, Diablo, a new boost, and how proud he is to have achieved that goal.
