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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He created a legendary game, but didn’t get paid for it – Today he’s still a millionaire
Now, first buy a “Lambo”
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.
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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
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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.
It 27s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes.” We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. You can expectbig updates for WoW and FFXIV, a new superhero MMO, some delays, and much more.
The highlights of the week:
On August 18, 2025, a new superhero MMORPG called Ship of Heroes will be released on Steam. On shipofheroes.com, the developers explain why teaming up can be rewarding, even though all content aside from 2 raids can also be tackled solo. They also clarify that there will be no automated group finder. As in the past, in Vanilla WoW and such, players will need to communicate with each other before forming groups.
Nice: Since the launch of the Dawntrail expansion, the community has been criticizing Final Fantasy XIV. In particular, the story has been under fire so far. But the new patch seems to turn the tide.
Final Fantasy XIV: Neuer Trailer zu Patch 7.3 macht Bock auf „The Promise of Tomorrow“
All 9 elite specializations of GW2: Visions of Eternity are now known
What happened with the big MMORPGs:
Blizzard has released the release plan for the next raid instances of WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. In September, we will once again stand on the “Terrace of Eternal Spring.” More details can be found on blizzard.com.
In the first week of August, the annual big style check of World of Warcraft always takes place. In theory, the outfit that best matches the theme should win. However, reality often looks different.
To ensure that the community actually plays the new capture-the-flag mode in the new season of New World, the developers deactivated other PvP modes. After criticism, they are changing this again.
On August 13, 2025, the Firemoon Festival event will begin in Final Fantasy XIV. You can find all the information about it on finalfantasyxiv.com.
On August 7, 2025, update 2.22.0 for Throne and Liberty was released. It includes the major boss event Call to Arms, the treasure hunt for Mystic Portals, and more. You can find the patch notes on playthroneandliberty.com. You can also find an overview of the August events on playthroneandliberty.com. In addition, a new release plan was released for the big Edania update of Black Desert. The first half of the contents is set to go live on August 21, followed by part 2 on September 11. You can find the details at X.
Until August 12, you can still try ESO Plus for Elder Scrolls Online for free. You can find the details on elderscrollsonline.com. The developers have also introduced the Golden Plans for August, also on elderscrollsonline.com.
Until August 26, 2025, the Festival of the Four Winds is running in Guild Wars 2. You can find all the info about it on guildwars2.com.
With the Summoner, Amalgam, and Medium, the developers of Guild Wars 2 have introduced the last 3 of a total of 9 new elite specializations of the upcoming expansion Visions of Eternity. You can find all the information on guildwars2.com. The trailer is as follows:
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And once again OSRS: The developers are currently preparing to implement the sailing skill, with fresh resources, rewards, and mechanics. So much is included that there was a long blog post by the developers about it on runescape.com.
On August 5, Update 45.1.1 was released for Lord of the Rings Online. Problems were fixed and minor changes were made. You can find the patch notes on lotro.com.
From August 5 to August 11, the Pirate Attack event runs in Star Wars: The Old Republic. An overview of all events in August can be found on swtor.com.
Metin2 is getting paid servers and a subscription called Metin+, via mmorpg.org.pl.
Until August 19, 2025, the Elysian Initiation event is running in Trove. Tauri is your guide through a new quest line with 15 steps, full of trials, familiar faces, and a few surprises. You can find more information on trionworlds.com.
The MMORPG oldie Rift received another small patch on August 5 with event contents and bug fixes. You can find the patch notes on riftgame.com.
After switching to 64-bit servers, there were not only problems with Lord of the Rings Online but also with Dungeons & Dragons Online. At times, the player experience in the modern worlds was so slow that the community organized a strike to make it clear to the developers that it couldn’t stay that way. You can learn more about it on ddo.com.
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WoW Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh – The Threat of Dimensius
When the MMORPG Tera was released in 2011, it shone despite some weaknesses with its action-packed, powerful combat. Now there are reports that a second part is said to be in development.
Since July 24, 2025, registrations for the first global beta of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have been ongoing. There was intense criticism regarding the monetization beforehand. The developers are now responding to this.
Ragnarok Online 3 recently showed a new trailer with gameplay and thus sparked hope among many veterans. Now comes the sobering reality, at least for fans from Germany and other countries in Europe: The game will not be available here.
The good news: According to recent reports, RO3 will have a predatory, pay-to-win model, thus having nothing to do with the original Ragnarok Online. You can read more about it on Reddit.
On August 6, the early access version of Pax Dei received another update, featuring a revised journal, a new storage in Petra Dei, and more. You can find the patch notes at playpaxdei.com.
The developers of Persist Online have given their zombie MMORPG a comprehensive overhaul of the skill system and further updates. The patch notes from recent days can be found in the official Discord. Meanwhile, another test of the contents is taking place this weekend. When a larger audience will have access to the servers is unclear.
On Steam, you can currently download the beta of Calamity. The developers describe their game as a free sandbox MMORPG inspired by genre legends such as World of Warcraft, Lineage, Diablo, and Albion Online. However, due to the pixelated top-down perspective, a lot of imagination is needed.
In the latest part of the podcast about the MMORPG project Ghost on YouTube, lead developer Greg Street revealed that the blue zones should also cater to small teams of 2 players, for example. They are also considering solo support, but actually want people to team up. Otherwise, it was mainly about sound design and music.
AI has become an integral part of many people’s daily lives. However, especially in video games like World of Warcraft, one should not rely on it too much.
World of Warcraft has grown immensely with now 10 expansions. Keeping track of all the content, areas, and routes is not that easy. Newcomers can easily get lost and feel overwhelmed when they need help. This also applies to WoW Classic – as the game world was already gigantic back then.
However, those who need help today often do not search on Google for a solution but rather ask an AI like ChatGPT. That this can bring more confusion than assistance in the case of World of Warcraft is now made evident by an example.
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WoW: Spieler sammelt ALLE Erfolge im Spiel, fragt dann „Was mache ich jetzt?“
What was asked? The user Tercel9 wanted to know from ChatGPT how to get from Stonard to Kargath in World of Warcraft. This is actually a pretty simple route that runs relatively straight north.
However, ChatGPT apparently had other plans, as the player was supposed to embark on a little trip through the entire kingdom of Stormwind – over the Deadwind Pass, into Duskwood to Elwynn, then a detour to Westfall, and finally over Redridge and the Burning Steppes to Kargath in the Blasted Lands.
ChatGPT even wanted to know afterwards if it should draw a map – to which the answer was yes.
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The map shown by the AI does not exist in the game as such – it is a product of the AI’s “imagination” and seems to be loosely based on the actual maps that exist in WoW. Not only is the arrangement of the areas completely incorrect, but it also does not match the route that ChatGPT itself proposed in any way.
“This is the map you deserve”
This request to ChatGPT is being discussed in the community. Most are amused by the nonsense that the AI has conjured up. Many lament that AI seems to have real difficulties with anything related to gaming.
“AI hallucinations are a big problem, coupled with the fact that generative AI has a tone of confidence in its responses. Avoid generative AI responses at all costs, especially when you want to research something.” – CassadeeBTW
“All the LLMs I’ve used so far are incredibly bad at anything related to gaming, especially WoW stuff.” – toadling
“You are playing one of the most documented games in gaming history. Literally, every question you could ask has been answered either on wowhead or in old Reddit posts that can be found with a simple Google search. That is not the map you need – but the map you deserve.” – zealouscamel
In the end, most comments are probably correct. At least currently, when it comes to questions about most video games, you are better off listening to guides, Reddit posts, or videos – and perhaps only using AI for other matters. This way, you also do not completely lose your research skills. Long routes are also a bit of nostalgia for World of Warcraft – just like a find that a player made for only one Euro.
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Battlefield 6 has already captivated hundreds of thousands of fans with its gameplay, but some of them are still wondering which weapons are among the best. We provide you with a short overview.
Update, August 13: The article has been updated and supplemented with the following categories:
– Carbine – LMG – Shotgun
The images of the weapons will be added when the second beta starts.
What kind of weapons are these? Our list features the best weapons from Battlefield 6 in beta. These weapons are easy to use, effective in combat, and reliable when it comes to taking out targets quickly and efficiently.
Our list specifically refers to the beta, as the list may be expanded and weapons could still be adjusted in the full release. Consider the list as a preliminary, simplified tier list.
Our results for the list come from years of shooter experience, seasoned with opinions from the community. If you disagree, feel free to express this in the comments. But now, let’s get to the list.
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Spieler fragen, was eigentlich aus „Niemals vorbestellen“ geworden ist, während Battlefield 6 die Charts auf Steam erobert
NVO-228E – Best Assault Rifle
NVO-228E
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Single-Port Brake
Barrel: 409mm Fluted
Magazine: 30RND Magazine
Ammunition: Polymer Case
Scope: BF-2M 3.00x
Underbarrel: Classic Vertical
Top Accessory: 5 MW Red
Why is the weapon so good? The assault rifle impresses with outstanding accuracy. The weapon fires slightly slower than other models in its class, but it inflicts more damage and benefits from increased precision.
SGX – Best Submachine Gun
SGX
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Compensated Brake
Barrel: 8″ Extended
Magazine: 36RND Magazine
Ammunition: Soft Point
Scope: SU-123 1.25x
Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical
Why is the weapon so good? The SGX is the first submachine gun you can unlock, but it’s worth it, as it produces more damage despite a slight decrease in spread and precision. With the right attachments, you can turn the SGX into a laser that tears apart your enemies in close combat.
M2010 ESR – Best Sniper
M2010 ESR
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Flash Hider
Barrel: 26″ Carbon
Magazine: 5RND Magazine
Ammunition: Tungsten Core
Scope: S-VPS 6.00X
Underbarrel: Low-Profile Stubby
Ergonomics: DLC Bolt
Optical Accessory: AG Coating
Why is the weapon so good? So far, there is only one sniper, but it packs a punch. The M2010 ESR is a precise beast that can drop any opponent with a single headshot. If you want to be a sniper, you should go for this build.
M87A1 – Best Shotgun
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: CQB Suppressor
Barrel: 20″ Factory
Magazine: 7 Shell Tube
Ammunition: Buckshot
Scope: Iron Sights
Underbarrel: Ribbed Stubby
Top Accessory: 5 MW Green
Why is the weapon so good? Even though the M87A1 is currently the only shotgun in the arsenal, it should not be missing from any loadout designed for close quarters. The weapon can also take out your enemies from long distances with a single shot and packs enough punch to send your opponents flying through the air.
KTS100 MK8 – Best LMG
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Shortened Suppressor
Barrel: 508mm MK8
Magazine: 60RND Drum Mag
Ammunition: Full Metal Jacket
Scope: ST Prisim 2.50x
Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical
Ergonomics: Match Trigger
Why is the weapon so good? For strong sustained fire with a precise setup, you should use the KTS100 MK8. The weapon is reliable, stable, has a large magazine, and is optimal for combat at long to medium distances.
AK-205 – Best Carbine
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: CQB Suppressor
Barrel: 314mm Standard
Magazine: 30RND Magazine
Ammunition: Soft Point
Scope: ST Prisim 2.50x
Underbarrel: Ribbed Stubby
Why is the weapon so good? The AK-205 is already one of the best weapons in the game. It fires quickly, has a solid magazine, and its stability is like a laser. Additionally, it can be used by any class in weapon lock. Thus, this weapon is practically for every soldier.
Which weapon should I take as a starter? As a temporary solution until you unlock the NVO-228E, you can start with the M433. The rifle is a solid alternative but slightly weaker than its Soviet version. With the following attachments, you should use it:
Muzzle: Compensated Brake
Barrel: 16.5″ Rifle
Magazine: 40RND Magazine
Ammunition: Full Metal Jacket
Scope: CCO 2.00x
Underbarrel: Full Angled
These were the best weapons you can currently use and should try out in the beta. Do you have another build that is also solid and performs well in combat? Then feel free to share it in the comments. Another strong starter weapon is the M4A1. More details about this weapon are provided by our shooter expert Dariusz: A weapon saved my entry into the beta of Battlefield 6, it was the perfect choice for the first hours
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After 4 years of development, the team behind a new indie game was excited to finally send their lovingly crafted project into Early Access. Everyone was ready – Steam unfortunately was not.
What mistake did the developers make? Yaldi Games, the developers of the new relaxing cozy game “Out and About”, intended to launch in Early Access yesterday, on August 7, 2025. They had been working on their first game for years and had already attracted a lot of players who were looking forward to the game’s release.
However, instead of releasing, the studio issued a message on Steam: “Hello everyone, we are very sorry, but we cannot release today. We simply cannot press the button. It’s gone.”
The team explains that they unfortunately forgot to check the box for “Early Access” until the morning of the planned release. Once this is checked, Steam initiates a review phase, which is a normal procedure of the site. However, this is starting at an “inopportune” time.
Because during this time, the aforementioned button disappears – along with it the trigger for the release.
Here you can see the trailer for “Out and About” by Yaldi Games, which will now be delayed by a few days:
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Ein neues Spiel auf Steam lässt euch ordentlich entspannen, wenn ihr nicht gerade Kräuterkunde lernt
“The release button is gone. Literally.”
How are the developers handling the mistake? Yaldi Games wrote in their message to the community that they are very sorry about the entire situation. Since this is their first game and they have not yet gathered the necessary experience, they did not check the box for Early Access and delayed the entire release with their delay.
They have tried to contact Steam, but they are not very optimistic that their game and its review phase could somehow be expedited to ensure an earlier release for the waiting players.
One of the developers also posted on TikTok with a message to the community:
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“I am still a bit in shock, I think. […] You were all so excited, some of you were looking forward to playing it on your birthday. Happy Birthday! I am so sorry. […] This is because this is our first game and we didn’t know better.”
How is the community reacting? The waiting players are very understanding and can relate that mistakes can happen. Some people found out about the team’s game because of the video on TikTok:
steffixilef: “Well, I think this helped me find the game :D”
Cozy Tea Games: “I am so sorry, guys! This must have really taken the wind out of your sails. We are all still very excited about the release, and a few days in the grand scheme of things won’t matter much.”
Chocmoojoo: “Having already released on Steam, I feel this deeply in my soul. Hopefully it works out on Monday for all of you!”
Wonder Croshet: “We have been waiting excitedly for this game for years, so we can certainly wait a little longer.”
Kore: “Oopsies happen, but the wait will be worth it. We will be there!”
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the team at Yaldi Games that their game gets through Steam’s review phase quickly and that players can finally play their long-awaited cozy game. Although we at MeinMMO like to talk about MMORPGs, cozy games might not be so different from our namesake genre. During the grindfest, MeinMMO author Cedric put more thought into the topic: Cozy games are the better MMORPGs and I almost believe it too
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In Pokémon GO the Mampfaxo Hatching Day is coming. What bonuses does it bring, which ones should you take advantage of? We summarize it.
When does the Mampfaxo Hatching Day start? The event bonuses apply on Saturday, August 9th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. So you have a good 6 hours to take advantage of them.
What is the highlight? Unsurprisingly, the event revolves entirely around Mampfaxo. This is the baby Pokémon from Generation 4, which can evolve into Relaxo.
It will hatch more frequently from 2 km eggs that you collect during this period. The most important thing: It has an increased shiny chance. You have a good opportunity to catch shiny Mampfaxo and, through evolution, shiny Relaxo.
But there are also a few other bonuses that you can take advantage of.
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How to make the most of the Mampfaxo Day
Another bonus during the event is that the hatching distance for all eggs is reduced by half. This bonus applies from now on! This means that you can currently hatch your egg supply more easily by going for walks.
If you want to have a good chance of shiny Mampfaxo on Saturday, it is advisable to collect as many eggs with the Pokémon as possible. So you should start hatching your egg supply now and then preferably not collect any new eggs until the event begins.
As soon as the Saturday event starts at 11:00, you should ideally have 9 free slots for 2 km eggs that you can collect at PokéStops. This way, you will have more opportunities to hatch Mampfaxo.
By the way, you can also download an egg widget to your smartphone. Then, even with the game closed, you can track how far you are currently with hatching when you are using Adventure Sync.
Complete the research: During the Hatching Day, you will also receive a free, limited-time research task. From it, you will receive an incubator and 5,000 XP. This is useful because you can use this incubator to hatch more Mampfaxo examples. So complete the task as quickly as possible.
More XP for you: On Saturday, the “Cuddly Buddy” event is also active. This gives you double the amount of XP when hatching eggs. So you can also fill up your XP account while hatching many eggs.
In summary, on Saturday: Just walk as much as possible to hatch eggs and collect new ones from PokéStops. Make sure to put new eggs in the incubator immediately after the old ones are hatched. And then: Good luck hatching shiny Mampfaxo! How it goes on afterwards? You can read it here: All events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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A farmer in New Zealand has developed an app that matches cows like on Tinder. What started as an experiment is now a tool that helps farmers across the country with breeding.
How did the idea come about? The Radio New Zealand reports that Matthew Zonderop, a dairy farmer in the Waikato region, used multiple spreadsheets and his own code for years to manage his herd of cows. This allowed him to keep track of which cows should be paired with which bulls to avoid inbreeding and promote desired traits.
However, one day a bug in the code caused the entire system to fail, and the carefully maintained breeding data became unusable. Zonderop turned to ChatGPT to fix the problem. When the AI corrected the error and he uploaded his data, he came up with the idea that ChatGPT could not only repair code but also suggest perfect breeding pairings.
From this thought, he initially developed an internal tool for his own operation. When he realized how much time and work it saved him, he, together with partners, developed a fully-fledged app – Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions. An app that helps cows find their suitable match.
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How data and pastures intersect
How does the app work? Almost all dairy cows in New Zealand are DNA profiled. According to Radio New Zealand, the app accesses the monthly updated RAS list (ranking of active breeding bulls) featuring around 27,000 bulls. It analyzes genetic profiles, health parameters, and production data of the cows, including fat and protein content, gestation period, body weight, or fertility and finds the best bulls for each animal.
“Every straw of semen should advance your herd, and we ensure that it does,” is the slogan. According to Zonderop, it now takes less than 40 seconds to find suitable partners for 400 cows, something that used to take weeks. Thus, farmers can not only breed specifically for performance traits but also set special goals.
Why is the app so important? In large countries like the USA, farmers can easily obtain breeding animals from far-off regions to ensure genetic diversity. New Zealand, on the other hand, is a remote island nation with a limited livestock population.
Therefore, farmers must plan carefully, often importing even semen from bulls from abroad to introduce fresh genetic material. An app that automates and optimizes this planning saves time, reduces errors, and prevents costly mismatings.
What does the future hold for the app? According to Rural News Group, Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions is a commercial service with a subscription model. Zonderop himself pays monthly for the AI usage and charges his customers a fee for data entry and bull selection.
So far, the service primarily targets New Zealand dairy farmers, but the idea could also be interesting in other regions with restricted breeding choices, such as remote islands or very isolated breeding areas.
It didn’t even take 24 hours for clips of the first cheaters in the beta of Battlefield 6 to appear. Fans are annoyed, especially because they had to make a bothersome adjustment for this.
What kind of clips have appeared? As early as the evening, some users shared videos of obvious cheaters in the beta of Battlefield 6 on x.com.
For example, @ItsHapa shows in his post a so-called wallhack, where he can see not only his allies but also his enemies through walls. @WisdomAegis shares a video in his post, which also shows a wallhack. An aimbot might also be conceivable based on the video, unless the shooter is simply very good.
Spieler fragen, was eigentlich aus „Niemals vorbestellen“ geworden ist, während Battlefield 6 die Charts auf Steam erobert
Fast Cheaters Despite Secure Boot
Why are fans annoyed? To play Battlefield 6, players must enable the so-called Secure Boot of their PC, otherwise they cannot start the game. This applies to both the beta and the full release. This function is necessary so that Javelin Anticheat, EA’s anti-cheat program, can prevent cheaters from entering the game.
Setting up the function can sometimes turn out to be very annoying and cumbersome, which is why players have questioned the benefit relative to the effort.
In the comments under the users’ clips, many people are now venting their frustration that it didn’t even take 24 hours for the first cheaters to bypass the protection. Others think it’s good that EA can now use the beta to gather data and thereby take stronger action against cheaters:
@Himjamin777 writes via X: “Good, I want all the cheaters in the beta so that they can figure out how to stop them by the time the game releases.”
@JPSlazzik also reassures via X: “Many cheat data will also be collected.”
@JohTha complains via X: “So I went through all that BIOS crap for nothing?”
@CeoofTrigun adds via X: “It doesn’t matter what security protocols they implement; cheaters will always find a way to create cheats for them.”
Producer Alexia Christofi, who works on Battlefield 6, personally responds to the post of @ItsHapa and writes that the team is aware that cheaters have made it into the game and that the specific player is likely already banned.
The community hopes that the problem does not spread and that the effort with Secure Boot was worth it so that the cheater problem will be manageable by the release.
Borderlands 4 is gradually introducing the new characters. And the third one, Amon, is getting a really good reception.
The release of Borderlands 4 is getting closer. And meanwhile, more and more details about the new characters in the game are coming out.
This is Amon: Amon is officially known as the “Knight of the Forge.” The massive giant resembles a barbarian or Viking but is also referred to as a “Warrior-Poet.” While he is a man for the rough stuff, he is also a warm-hearted and clever guy.
His backstory is quite nasty: He grew up in a cult that worshipped chamber monsters. But as it always goes, things went wrong and a chamber monster killed everyone and everything Amon loved.
Therefore, his story is marked by revenge: He wants to destroy as many chamber monsters as possible.
How does Amon play? The new gameplay overview recently released shows it:
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Borderlands 4: Amon Gameplay im Überblick
Amon excites the fan community of Borderlands 4
The gameplay trailer showcases Amon’s wide-ranging abilities. The warrior can, for example, use powerful elemental axes that he throws at his enemies. He also has the option to deploy a gigantic shield that absorbs damage—only to throw it back at the enemy in the form of an energy whip.
Moreover, it’s visible how Amon strikes with a huge hammer, rains down a sword on the enemy, or pounds him with armored fists.
All of this is received quite well by the fans, as one can see in the comments:
“AHHHH!! Amon is my chamber hunter, 100%”, comments Joltzdude139, a well-known content creator for Borderlands on YouTube.
“This guy is Wonderlands gameplay as a character. This is actually great,” says another user referring to the predecessor Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, which transported Borderlands into a fantasy world (on YouTube).
“I mean, wtf guys. How am I supposed to choose from the chamber hunters? Amon looks INSANE,” says YouTuber Moxsy (via YouTube).
“Okay, the sword raining down looks sick af,” says a user (via YouTube).
“I was 100% excited to play Amon. Now I am 300% excited to play Amon,” says user “the_osprey314” (on YouTube).
In short: Amon seems to fill a niche that a lot of players might find pretty cool. What do you think of the new chamber hunter? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to take a closer look at what the other characters in Borderlands 4 have to offer: Here you can find the overview of all new chamber hunters in Borderlands 4!
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The developers of a new action RPG on Steam are already overhauling the entire campaign of their game two weeks after release to offer their masochistic fans a greater challenge.
Which game are we talking about? That would be Hell Clock, a new action RPG from the Brazilian developer studio Rogue Snail. The game was released on July 22, 2025 on Steam, where it receives “very positive” feedback with around 1,700 reviews – 82% recommend the game (as of August 8, 11:35 AM).
In Hell Clock, you play as a warrior named Pajeú. He fights to save the soul of your mentor, who was the spiritual leader of Canudos – a location that was the scene of a massacre. The story is based on the War of Canudos, which took place in the 19th century in Brazil.
On your journey, you face the undead hordes of your tormentors, as with each descent time bends and your powers grow – as do those of your adversaries.
You can watch a trailer for the game here:
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Hell Clock: Launch Trailer for the new ARPG mix from Brazil on Steam
New Endgame and Changes to the Campaign
What is the deal with the revised campaign? This is how the developers are responding to some of the most frequent requests from fans.
The campaign now has two difficulty levels: “Regular” is meant to provide the best introduction to the game, while existing save files run under the difficulty level “Veteran,” the developers explain in a post on Steam
Additionally, there are two new World Tiers for the endgame: “Abyss” and “Oblivion.” The latter is meant to demand everything from players and their characters.
“While we expect that the overwhelming majority of players will manage Abyss, Oblivion is meant to challenge your builds and push your characters to their limits,” the developers state.
On Steam, Hell Clock is priced at €19.50. There is no demo, but you can use the refund policy on Steam within the first two hours if you buy it and don’t like it.
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A new type of Social Media turned a well-known communication platform into a new vlogging tool. And not the people who need it the most are being protected.
Which platform is being talked about? The messenger app WhatsApp now offers, in addition to the already known stories, another way to share your life with others. The so-called “Channels” are a new tool with which WhatsApp advertises as follows:
“Follow your interests on WhatsApp Channels. Stay up-to-date with the people and organizations that matter to you – all in one place.”
Screenshot of consent for WhatsApp Channels (Source: WhatsApp)
What is a chance for WhatsApp and Meta to advertise is for many others a new form of social media. The channels provide users with a broadcast function and can be discovered, subscribed to, and viewed by everyone on WhatsApp. (Source: Information on the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for WhatsApp Channels)
The YouTuber and TikToker Jen (alias jkhuegel) has already researched about these WhatsApp channels for several weeks and shows in a new video why this new form of social media can not only be questionable but really dangerous. Especially for young people.
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WhatsApp does not protect the people who need it the most
Why is WhatsApp’s “protection” not enough? Since the launch of the channels, there are many children (some as young as 12 or 11 years old) who have started vlogging their entire everyday life through WhatsApp channels and in some cases also revealing much private information about themselves. Through videos and photos, they share their day and can receive reactions from others to these posts.
In the terms of use for WhatsApp channels, WhatsApp states: “Channel admins are responsible for providing an age-appropriate and safe experience for subscribers, and their channels must comply with the policies in our Terms of Service.”
Furthermore, subscribers and admins should not be able to view phone numbers.
However, Jen reports that some children invite their subscribers into their own WhatsApp groups. There, strangers can access their phone numbers and come into closer contact with the children, which can be exploited by offenders in the worst case scenario.
What are other issues? Besides the lack of protection for children, another problem is highlighted under Jen’s video. Many users are not only unaware of the danger that has been raised with the new tool, but some also do not care.
Comments like “it’s not that deep” or “what’s the problem” show that in many cases the safety of those in need of protection is not adequately addressed.
Other users, however, see the issue that Jen’s research reveals and wish that WhatsApp would introduce stricter rules for age groups and that parents should take more interest in their children’s social media engagement.
Despite the accusations against some parents, there are other examples of parents who are indeed very involved in their children’s interests. There is even a parent guide that regularly deals with different content and assesses whether it is suitable for children. One of Germany’s most well-known streamers was not spared either: “Threatening Content” – A Parent’s Guide warns against the father of German Twitch
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