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Spiritual successor to Dark Age of Camelot launches Early Access after 13 years, players trust the MMORPG “less than Ashes of Creation”

von Cedric Holmeier

Since the Kickstarter boom in the 2010s, there have been a number of developers who wanted to finance their MMO through crowdfunding. But which games have actually been released? Here’s the answer: 24 Kickstarter MMOs that asked you for money – A financial statement after 13 years with a frustrating balance

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10 strong horror games on Steam for under 20 €

Niko Hernes 8. August 2025 Reading time 5 minutes

There are countless horror games on Steam, but keeping track of them can sometimes be difficult. MeinMMO presents you with 10 horror games that you can get for under €20.

How was this list created? All games on this list are available for under €20 on Steam. Additionally, we try to offer you a colorful mix of games that cover various horror genres.

If you know another horror tip for €20, feel free to let us know in the comments.

Honorable Mentions

The following games also cost under €20 but didn’t quite make it to the list:

Resident Evil 7 for €19.99 (Survival Horror)
Phasmophobia for €19.50 (Co-op Ghost Horror)
Headliners for €7.49 (Co-op Horror Comedy)
Murder House for €9.99 (PS1-Style Survival Horror)
The Forest for €16.79 (Co-op Survival Horror)
Choo-Choo Charles for €19.50 (Open-World Horror)
R.E.P.O. for €9.75 (Co-op Horror)
Lethal Company for €9.75 (Co-op Horror)

1. Little Nightmares

Price: €19.99 on Steam

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Little Nightmares – Trailer of the Creepy Platformer by Bandai Namco

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What kind of game is this? Little Nightmares could be described more as eerie rather than scary. In the cinematic platformer, you play as a small child in a yellow raincoat. Instead of complex jump-and-run levels, the game relies on small puzzles reminiscent of games like Limbo.

The game’s greatest strength is its presentation. Visually, the game evokes works by Tim Burton or films like Coraline. The childhood fears of the protagonist are represented here as monstrous creatures.

The game is not brutal or classically scary, but relies on a beautifully eerie atmosphere that could also appeal to players who typically avoid horror games.

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He was probably the best SoloQ player in LoL and could even compete with Faker, but Riot banned him for 1,000 years

Nico Scheibel 8. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Not every good player of League of Legends becomes a professional. A rival of Faker chose a different path and was punished by Riot for it.

Who was the best SoloQ player? The Korean LoL player apdo, also known as dopa, became known in 2013 during Season 3 of League of Legends for his exceptional skills. In Season 3, he already achieved the highest rank, Challenger. As a strong player, he offered Elo boosts to rank up other players’ accounts.

He earned so much from this activity that he even declined offers from professional teams because they paid too little. In his SoloQ games, he occasionally faced what many consider the greatest LoL player of all time, Faker.

He could even keep up with Faker: Apdo played on a level with him and occasionally managed to win. During one of his last matches of Season 3 against Faker, he didn’t want to risk the superstar losing the number one ranking and took necessary measures (lol.fandom.com).

Apdo intentionally played poorly and tried to lose the game. However, Faker’s teammates did not want to feed apdo’s ego and decided to sabotage the game themselves, forcing apdo to win in the end (according to Akshon on YouTube).

An article about apdo’s history states the following regarding his abilities: “He was widely regarded by both Chinese and Korean fans as one of the two most influential players to have ever played the game. The other is Faker.” (according to lolfinity.com)

In the video you can see the trailer for Season 2 of 2025 in League of Legends:

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The launch trailer for the new Season 2 2025 in League of Legends

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Apdo received the longest ban in League of Legends history

How did the 1,000-year ban come about? Apdo was an Elo booster and made money from it. However, boosting other accounts is prohibited by Riot itself. He was not punished for a long time until he received a woman’s account and boosted it. The woman had hoped for a romance through contact, but apdo did not reciprocate her feelings.

As a result, the woman reported his activities to Riot in Korea, and apdo received a 1,000-year ban, which is the longest ban in LoL history (lol.fandom.com). Since there is a law in Korea that requires you to confirm your real name and age when opening a gaming account like Riot’s, apdo had to forego new accounts (elaw.klri.re.kr).

Despite the 1,000-year ban, he continued to play in China: To circumvent South Korean law and continue playing League of Legends, he traveled to China. There was a challenge that promised $81,000 to the first rank 1 player. Apdo needed less than a month for the first rank. With a win rate of 75%, he won the $81,000.

What is apdo doing today? In 2023, he began his military service in South Korea, which all conscripted men must complete by the age of 35 (seoullawgroup.com). Previously, he streamed on various Chinese platforms like yy.com or douyu.com. Whether he will return to League of Legends someday is unknown.

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Even at the other end of the world, there are legendary players and personalities from the LoL scene who eventually leave the stage. After the break of journalist Travis Gafford, the star mid-laner from North America, Jensen, has retired and left a record that Faker would still need 4 years to break: LoL professional retires and leaves a record that even Faker could only break in 4 years

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New feature in WoW disappoints players: “Simply World Quests, but purple tinted”

Cortyn 8. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The latest patch in World of Warcraft is causing dissatisfaction. Because a “great feature” is not really that great.

The latest update of World of Warcraft, Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh, has been live for several days. In the meantime, many have already had the opportunity to take a close look at the new story and the new area K’aresh. While the story is well received by many, there are some criticisms of the new update. Especially the mechanic of phased diving is not well received – it is met with mockery and scorn.

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WoW Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh – The Threat of Dimensius

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What is phased diving? Phased diving is unlocked along with the acquisition of the Reshii wrappers. It allows your character to leave the physical realm and transition into the “Unbound Realm.” This is an area where you do not have a proper body but only exist on an energy-based level.

In the Unbound Realm, you find different enemies, quests, and also various treasures that you cannot find in the normal version of K’aresh.

What is being criticized? There are quite a number of criticisms. On the one hand, it is criticized that you can only enter the Unbound Realm at specific points. Therefore, you have to walk a lot “back and forth” to finally reach the place you actually want to go. Additionally, there is little to do in the Unbound Realm. While there are numerous elite opponents and some rare enemies, most of it is said to be tedious and lengthy. Some even feel reminded of the Maw.

A major criticism is also that for many, phased diving is simply boring. It is just the same world, only everything is colored purple. The gameplay does not really change, as it makes no difference whether you fight in the material realm or in the Unbound Realm.

It is important to know that some features of phased diving will only be unlocked over the next few weeks as you upgrade the Reshii wrappers.

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How the community discusses: Some comments from a recent post in the WoW subreddit that have received a lot of support:

“Yes, I don’t really know what I was expecting, but ‘phased diving’ sounded a lot cooler than just world quests where my character is now pink and has to run across the entire desert because he can’t use a mount. What the hell?” – moanit
“I would describe it as world quests in purple. Not exactly the most exciting content.
I have no idea why we have another patch at the end of the expansion after 8 years that plays again on the fragments of a destroyed world, and somehow the new one is even worse.” – Aelexe
“You want to do some time gating with things like treasures and so on during phased diving? Okay. But by the Lord in Heaven, why make the use of mounts part of the time gating? That really gives me huge PTSD from the Maw. Did someone really think this was a good design decision? I just can’t understand it.” – Lycanthropys

What is your opinion on phased diving, the story, and K’aresh in general? Are you having fun with the new patch? Or have you already left the fragmented world behind in thought and are instead waiting for the start of the new season?
At least you can already easily farm some nice mounts in K’aresh …

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A new action game is just as hard as the famous Soulslikes, dispensing with the mechanics, already exciting me after 4 levels

Niko Hernes 7. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes was able to play the first 4 levels of Ninja Gaiden 4 and was excited after just a few minutes. It is hard and different from other action titles today; it’s not a Soulslike. But that’s exactly the big highlight.

Even though I like Soulslikes, I’m a big fan of action games that were released during the Xbox 360 era. Back then, there weren’t the flood of Dark Souls clones and many played more like Devil May Cry or Bayonetta. I also wrote a longer post about that.

Accordingly, I have been interested since the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4, which is supposed to be released on October 21, 2025. It has been 13 years since the third part, but the new sequel seems to pick up exactly on the gameplay that has made the series so good.

I was able to play the first 4 levels of the game in a preview version and can assure you: The gameplay is good, and if the whole game is as good, it will surely be my game of the year.

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Ninja Gaiden 4 – Trailer for the Cyberpunk Action Game

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Adrenaline, Action, and Creative Possibilities

What kind of game is Ninja Gaiden 4? Ninja Gaiden 4 is a character action game. This means: You play through a linear storyline and must defeat countless enemies along the way. In combat, you can also express your creativity, as you build combos with different weapons, abilities, and finishers that reward you with points. You use light and heavy attacks, as well as jumps, counters, blocks, and ranged projectiles.

You can spend the points on items that help you in battle. Throughout the game, you’ll unlock new moves and weapons, though I didn’t see much of that in the preview.

The gameplay clicked with me right away. The fast moves feel good, and you quickly get into a nice flow. In combat, you have to make quick decisions, and the finishers and counters are incredibly satisfying.

In the preview, I was able to try out 2 characters (Yakumo/Ryu Hayabusa) and they felt different enough at first glance. The selection of weapons will be important for the overall experience, as they will define how the characters play even more.

You don’t have to use all the tools to win fights on Normal. However, if you play on higher difficulty, you have to prioritize quickly in battle to determine what to do and when. That is also the art of the game.

Aside from that, there were also sections where you have to skate on tubes. They were fun. These were pleasant skill passages that also look good visually. Overall, the game visually impressed me in the first 4 levels.

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Visually Exactly My Thing

What does Ninja Gaiden 4 look like? The mix of cyberpunk-Japan aesthetics and surreal demons is exactly my thing and fits perfectly with the series, which focuses less on developed characters but more on exaggerated coolness. The dialogues are often nonsense, but as a fan of animes, it’s just right for me.

I was also impressed by the one boss I was able to defeat. He was not only interesting to play against but also provided great moments. Visually, the game played with the setting and Japanese mythology. I felt a bit reminded of Ghostwire: Tokyo.

The story is total nonsense, but that bothers me little, as the gameplay and visual identity let me forget it quickly. For the finished game, I hope for varied levels. However, looking at the predecessors, I’m not too worried about that.

I would also like to mention the cutscenes, as they are beautifully exaggerated and classically edgy. I enjoy that. However, those expecting a serious story with interesting characters will probably be disappointed in the main game as well.

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There are some criticisms, but let’s be honest: I don’t care about them. As long as the fights are as challenging and fun as in the preview, I am optimistic. Ninja Gaiden 4 has the chance to become my favorite game of the year and to show that we need fewer Soulslikes but more character action games. 2026 could also be good: New action RPG on PS5 convinces me after just 5 seconds, reminds of Kung Fu classics that my father and I devoured back then

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A new game on Steam reminds of Persona, sends you to a demon school – but only a part of the world noticed it

Jasmin Beverungen 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Today the Nintendo Indie Direct took place, where smaller developers were also allowed to present their games. A title could only be seen in one country in the world – even though it will be released worldwide on Steam.

What kind of game is this? Demonschool is a tactical role-playing game where you have to fight demons while also mastering your school life. The gameplay is reminiscent of the JRPG Persona, but with a stronger focus on tactical combat:

In school life, you have to plan your day to improve your characters’ skills. You can also build relationships with 15 characters.
You have a planning phase during which you determine the actions of your characters. After that, they perform the actions. If you are dissatisfied, you can even rewind time.
The story is said to contain slight horror elements. You find yourself on a mysterious island and have to deal with both the world of demons and the world of humans.

Today at the Indie Direct, the developers revealed when the game will be released. However, the announcement was only made in one country in the world, but players worldwide on PlayStation, Switch, and Steam can look forward to it soon.

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Demonschool: Trailer for the Steam game with release date

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Demonschool only reveals the release in Japan

When will the title be released? The release of the title was only seen in the Japanese version of the Indie World. Thus, the game will be released on September 3, 2025.

Why the announcement only occurred in Japan is not known. Neither the publisher nor the developer comes from Japan. A possible reason could be the popularity of Persona in Japan, as Demonschool is strongly reminiscent of the JRPG series in terms of gameplay.

How good is Demonschool? So far, there are no reviews yet as the title has not been released. However, there is a demo that you can check out before the release. You can download the demo on Steam.

The demo is said to last about 2-3 hours according to rpgfan.com – depending on how quickly you navigate through the days and how many side quests you complete. However, you will spend most of the demo time fighting demons.

Additionally, many comments on YouTube express how much they are looking forward to the game’s release.

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Persona had its beginnings in a completely different series. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes is so convinced of the titles that he even bought one of them twice. You can read about his experiences here: A dark Pokémon alternative on Steam is so good that I ended up buying the game twice

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James Cameron names 3 existential threats to humanity, and one of them already triggered the apocalypse in Terminator

Christoph Waldboth 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

James Cameron is a renowned director, whose films often revolve around future scenarios. He himself sees our real world threatened, which is partly due to an invention that also appears in the film Terminator.

Who is James Cameron? The director made a name for himself with action-packed science fiction films. Primarily “Terminator,” “Aliens,” or “Avatar,” but he has also impressed with other stories like “Titanic.”

Especially “Terminator” is a film that is becoming increasingly relevant, mainly due to the major theme of AI. The film begins with a prologue showing the future on Earth in 2029. The machines have nearly exterminated humanity. What was pure science fiction in 1984, according to Cameron, is evolving into a scenario that cannot be ruled out.

AI is one of three existential threats that he believes exist today for us humans.

The idea for Terminator came for James Cameron from an unexpected direction – read more about it on MeinMMO.

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Terminator 1 Trailer

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Threat and Hope at the Same Time

What does Cameron say? In a new interview with the magazine Rolling Stone, the director spoke about the current situation in the world and mentioned three threats:

I feel that we are at a turning point in human development, where we are confronted with three existential threats: climate change and the general destruction of nature, nuclear weapons, and superintelligence.

Especially artificial intelligence is a field where nobody knows where it will develop currently. According to Cameron, its use is not without dangers:

I believe that there is still the danger of an apocalypse à la Terminator, when you combine AI with weapon systems, even down to nuclear weapon systems, nuclear defense counterattacks, and all those things.

Cameron hopes that people are smart enough not to relinquish control completely, but to try to keep AI in check. However, he sounds less hopeful when he notes that humans are fallible and often make mistakes.

Nevertheless, Cameron states, AI could provide an answer to the other threats. However, he does not have specific solutions either.

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It is clear that AI can be a powerful tool, which, however, must be used thoughtfully. We are certainly still a bit far from the horror scenario from “Terminator,” but the technology should be taken seriously nonetheless.

James Cameron sums it up nicely when he says: “We must always consider every technology as potentially dangerous and potentially helpful.”

What do you think about this current and multifaceted topic? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. The lead actor from Cameron’s science fiction classic has similar thoughts: For Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator has become a reality: “It is no longer a fantasy or futuristic.”

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The remaster of a legendary strategy game brings 3 new enemies with an update, against one of which you can even challenge for free

Christoph Waldboth 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The Definitive Edition of Stronghold Crusader was released on Steam just a few weeks ago, and there is already news about the first major update. This includes new missions and additional characters.

What is this update about? The remaster of the strategy classic Stronghold Crusader was released on July 15, 2025, and garnered significant interest with excellent reviews.

Now the developers at Firefly Studios have announced information about the first major update on YouTube. This is set to be released in autumn 2025 and will consist of two parts. The first is a free update, while the second is a paid DLC.

Both will bring new content to the game, including three new enemies that you will face in additional missions.

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Der offizielle Trailer zur Definitive Edition von Stronghold Crusader, dem Remaster des legendären Strategiespiels auf Steam

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Supplies for Tactics Enthusiasts

What does the free update offer in detail? Let’s first take a look at the part that is free for all players. The update includes a new character, the “Crocodile.” This rascal is said to be quite deranged by the developers and ruthlessly exploits your weaknesses in a match. Like the other newcomers, this character also comes with its own tactics, castle designs, and armies.

The Crocodile is expected to be featured in the new economic campaign. In five fresh missions, the primary goal is to master the various economic aspects of Stronghold Crusader. Battles take more of a backseat.

A new map pack also brings three new locations.

What does the paid DLC offer? If you pay the yet unnamed price for the expansion, you will receive two additional characters, the “Merchant” and the “Canary.” They are part of nine additional missions for the “Desert of Time” mode. They are meant to test your skills and provide a tough challenge.

When exactly the major update will be released and how much the DLC will cost is not yet known. Since the developers refer to the “autumn update,” it is assumed that it will be released during that time frame.

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Have you already played the Definitive Edition of Stronghold Crusader? What do you think of the developers’ announcements? Feel free to share it with us in the comments. The predecessor, Stronghold 1, is a popular and highly acclaimed title that has also made it into our MeinMMO ranking: The 15 Best Strategy Games for PC 2025

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4 months after the disastrous beta of Marathon, Sony loses patience with Bungie and does what many fans have long feared

Jasmin Beverungen 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Bungie wanted to face a shining future with their new shooter Marathon. Recently, things haven’t looked good for the developers. But now, what many fans have feared is happening – Sony has run out of patience with the Destiny 2 development team.

How has it been for Bungie so far?

Marathon showed first gameplay in 2025. Unfortunately, the test phase about 4 months ago did not convince players. The criticism: The game has little depth and incentive to play it long-term.
Accusations of plagiarism also arose. The team allegedly stole the work of an artist. Bungie blamed a former employee.
The developers have lost players for a long time. Expensive skins, recycled content, and the handling of feedback led to dissatisfaction in the community.
Last year, there were also 450 layoffs. Almost all projects were put on hold – except for Destiny 2 and Marathon.

Recent leaks showed that Bungie wants to improve something in the shooter and its reputation. For MeinMMO shooter expert Dariusz Müller, however, this was not enough to pacify Sony. Other fans also feared that it cannot continue like this for long.

And it comes as it had to: Sony confirmed the final end for the developers of Destiny 2. The company will ensure that Bungie will no longer exist in its current form.

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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer

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Sony fully integrates Bungie into its own studio

What is Sony doing now? As confirmed by Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Lin Tao, the company wants more control over Bungie. Sony plans to fully integrate Bungie into its own development team at PlayStation Studios.

During a Q&A session with investors that took place during the financial report, Tao answered the question of how to deal with Bungie’s management. Initially, Sony had created an “independent environment” for Bungie, but now these freedoms will presumably be abolished.

What does this mean for Marathon? Tao was also asked what would happen to Marathon and if there could be a worst-case scenario where the shooter is canceled. The CFO replied that they are still sticking to the plans to release Marathon by March 31, 2026.

Currently, there are no plans for the extraction shooter to be canceled, according to Tao. Bungie would be making successful progress with the changes to Marathon. They are confident that they could announce a final release in the fall.

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Our MeinMMO editor Dariusz finds no fun in extraction shooters at all. But he found one thing in Marathon that he might enjoy – feel free to read about it on MeinMMO: Many extraction shooters bore me, but an innovative idea from Marathon even makes me curious

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Everyone swears in Baldur’s Gate 3 by multiclassing, but is it really so much better than just playing one class?

Caroline Fuller 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Multiclassing in Baldur’s Gate 3 can become really powerful with the right build, but are they really better than a single class? A player wants to know why the community enjoys combining multiple classes so much – and they share their thoughts extensively.

Why is the player doubtful about multiclassing? The player and Reddit user jawsika asks in a subreddit for builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 whether there is any advantage to being a pure single class in Baldur’s Gate 3, where no additional class is taken from level 1 to 12.

jawsika has invested around 400 hours into the game and has also played other DnD games, but has never used multiple classes for a single character.

“I have never played multiclass characters because it feels wrong to me. I mean, to me it’s a bit immersion-breaking to have a paladin, a holy knight of light, who is also a warlock of a hellish fiend.”

Now he wonders why there isn’t some kind of “reward” for players, like an “ultimate, brutal ability” that would reward class loyalty at level 12. The community explains in the comments why multiclassing is simply more exciting for most players.

Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

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Baldur’s Gate 3 is not the same as Dungeons & Dragons

Why do so many players choose multiclassing? In response to the question of why there are hardly any builds for single classes, Clank4Prez explains that single classes really need them, as leveling is often linear and quite self-explanatory. _laudanum_ adds that while single classes require less “building”, they are not necessarily bad. Some particularly strong multiclass builds could even make the game too easy.

Matt_Hiring_ATL understands that some multiclasses make little sense from a role-playing perspective when combined or applied to a character where the class wouldn’t fit the narrative at all. While this might take away immersion for some players, including the original poster, the classes do not change the companions’ stories but rather their stats, abilities, and options in combat.

Yuukajuji summarizes the general enthusiasm for multiclassing in a comment: “Multiclassing is just another fun way to get the most out of the game. […] The extra challenge is finding a way to combine classes to create another powerful hero.”

Which classes are still suitable as solid single classes? Fragrant-Swing-1106 writes that the best aspects of a single class become apparent especially from level 11. The kind of “reward” for class loyalty that jawsika talks about does not exist exactly in Baldur’s Gate 3, but does exist in Dungeons & Dragons when one reaches level 20 with a class. However, since Baldur’s Gate 3 only allows a maximum level of 12, that powerful bonus is lost.

Still, there are enough classes that can also become very powerful as single classes, as the community reports. Among others, they mention the Blade Singer Wizard, the Arcane Archer, or the Hexblade Warlock.

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Since most builds are designed for multiclassing, there are only a few that focus on single classes. However, here on MeinMMO, we have a build for the Hexblade Warlock that is very well suited as a single class. Especially when combined with the right cantrips and spells: Baldur’s Gate 3: Hexblade Build in Patch 8 – How to build your Hexblade Warlock

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Player loses interest in Diablo 4, tries something new, has fun right away

Nicole Wakulczyk 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 is particularly interesting for many players at the start of a new season, but motivation clearly wanes a few weeks later. One player didn’t let that get him down and brought the fun back into the game with a simple trick.

Diablo 4 is a live service game. Fresh content is released approximately every three months in the form of seasons, along with regular, ongoing updates. For many players, the season start is the best time, as everyone runs “with a butter knife and jute sack” through Sanctuary. However, after the initial hype, many leave the game behind.

The community is currently discussing: In the community, five weeks after the start of season 9, people are discussing what players do when they become “tired” in Diablo 4. One player shared his observation: The key to renewed gameplay enjoyment was a small but effective change.

For many players, the time aspect also plays an important role:

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Gaming-Mama fragt erwachsene Diablo 4-Spieler, wie sie ihren Alltag mit Zocken verbinden

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Not burned out because of Diablo 4, but because of the class

What did the player switch? The player reports on Reddit that he was burned out. He played a spirit-born character in the season and pushed as far as he could. Every day felt like work to him. He wasn’t burned out because of the game, but because of the class.

But then he simply created a new character:

Yesterday I switched to another character and suddenly I love the game again with new passion. If you’re tired of the season or a character just isn’t fun anymore and you don’t want to spend 99 billion on some random gloves, create a new character, try a new playstyle, and discover what other builds have to offer.

This is what other players say about it: In the comments, many share the same view. Starseid8712 believes that the fun lies in progress, meaning in leveling up. SnooMacarons9618 adds: “I usually start a new build as soon as I can easily manage Qual 3 with the current build. […] This keeps it fun.”

The user z01z sums it up: “I mean, that’s the gameplay loop, my friend. You play a character until you’ve done everything or completely get stuck, then you make a new one or play something else until the next season starts.”

Some players switch classes every season for this reason – like flowstateskoolie. He says: “That keeps it fresh and fun. Since I started with season 6, the order has been: Necro, Barb, Sorc, and now Spiritborn.”

And noxvita83 even plays three different classes: “I usually play three characters simultaneously and switch between them. Currently, I’m playing Sorc, Barb, and Druid. I enjoy the switch because the different playstyles provide variety.”

If you’re still considering what to play next, take a look at our tier list with the best builds in season 9 of Diablo 4.

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Do you stick with one class for the whole season or do you switch around? However, if you have no desire for Diablo 4 anymore and are looking for an alternative until the next season, we have a tip for you. A new German action RPG recently launched in early access on Steam. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was initially skeptical but was pleasantly surprised: A German competitor to Diablo 4 is now on Steam, looked boring at first – I was completely mistaken

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gamescom 2025: All influencers and Twitch streamers who will be there this year

Johanna 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

From August 20 to August 24, 2025, the gamescom 2025 will take place. MeinMMO summarizes which influencers and Twitch streamers will be present at the gaming fair.

Which influencers are at gamescom 2025? The following influencers will be present at this year’s gaming fair:

Maxim (Wednesday, August 20 from 10 AM to 3 PM in Hall 9 at Samsung)
RedHeadBegins (Vicky) and Ailaughatmyownjokes (Silvia) – Thursday, August 21 from 2 PM in the Signing Area + Aria from 6 PM
Rohat and Amar – Friday, August 22 at the Fortnite Creator Event in the Event Arena in Hall 1
Power of Evil, Broaki and Kevin with Eintracht Spandau – Saturday, August 23 from 3 PM at the Techniker Krankenkasse
Rocket Beans TV, including Etienne Gardé +Sofia Kats – daily from 10 AM to 7:30 PM at Samsung + Capcom in Hall 9

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Which influencers are also attending? Further influencers have not been officially announced yet. However, it is likely that more influencers will be present at gamescom, but they will mostly be there as visitors.

As soon as more influencers announce their attendance at gamescom 2025, we will keep you updated here.

To officially appear at gamescom, influencers must be accredited. This apparently involves evaluating whether the influencer sufficiently represents gaming with their content.

Twitch streamer Max Schradin was not accepted, as he describes, according to gamescom, he is considered to be too little of a gamer. Also MontanaBlack will not have an official appearance at gamescom. However, Twitch streamers can still visit the fair normally.

The Twitch streamers Chefstrobel and Varion announced their attendance incidentally in a stream (Source: twitch.tv). Chefstrobel will likely be there on Thursday and Friday; Varion only confirmed his attendance, but not the exact timing.

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This year, the focus seems to be more on gaming events than on the presence of as many influencers as possible. This year’s gamescom will again be full of events and exciting appearances. What you can look forward to, we have summarized for you in this article here on MeinMMO: gamescom 2025: All info on tickets, dates, and games

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“Give this man the current single player build” – Because Battlefield 6 could be its last, a player says goodbye

Lydia 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The first beta for Battlefield 6 has just started, and players will have to wait a while for the full release in October. A fan fears he may not witness the launch and is saying goodbye to the community.

Why is the player saying goodbye? In the subreddit for Battlefield 6, a terminally ill player under the name Odanakabenaki thanks the franchise for the beautiful memories it has given him over the years.

He was diagnosed with a brain tumor a few months ago. Battlefield 6 could be his last Battlefield, he writes. Whether he will see the full release in October, he does not know.

However, the player not only speaks about his current situation but also reminisces about the good old times, deeply touching many users.

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“I spent some of the best nights of my life in this game”

What is the player’s relationship with Battlefield? Odanakabenaki writes that he has been playing Battlefield since Bad Company, which was released in 2008. That was the “golden age,” along with his high school friends. The player remembers missed homework, fights over tanks, and a lot of shouting.

“I spent some of the best nights of my life in this game. I’m not exaggerating. Rush matches at 3 AM, pizza, someone’s mic cutting out, someone else rage quitting, squad wipes, revives, clutch defusals, just magic. We grew up with that.”

Now the player wants to experience that rush one last time. He fears he may not be around when the full release happens, or be in such poor condition that he cannot enjoy it.

Odanakabenaki expresses his gratitude to the people who created these games and to the teammates who made them so special. He wants to be part of the beta that has just launched, and perhaps see others in October. You can read the whole post here:

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Some users even go a step further and address the decision-makers of Battlefield directly. One user asks whether it could be arranged for Odanakabenaki to have some sort of prioritized access to the beta, as some players are struggling with long wait times in the queue.

R4wden writes: “Damn, man, we got a guy early access to Borderlands 4, we need to get this guy unlimited access to Battlefield 6 until it’s ready. Give this man the current single-player build.”Borderlands developers fulfill terminally ill fan’s wish to play Borderlands 4 ahead of everyone else

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Survey: What do you think of Battlefield 6 in the beta?

Dariusz Müller 7. August 2025 Reading time < 1 minutes

The beta of Battlefield 6 has started. Do you enjoy the shooter? Let us know in the poll on MeinMMO!

On August 7, 2025, Battlefield 6 entered beta on all platforms. In the coming days, we hope you find time to test the various game modes and get a feel for the shooter, before Battlefield 6 has its release in October.

Now we want to know what you think of Battlefield 6. Are you enjoying it, or is the game a disappointment for you? Participate in our poll and give your impression a voice.

Here is our poll:

What do you like and what do you dislike?

Write a comment: We are not only interested in whether you like or dislike Battlefield 6. We would also like to hear from you what you like about the latest installment of the shooter series or what you would change.

Here are some topic suggestions for your comment:

How do you like the maps?
Do you enjoy the vehicles?
Are you experiencing technical problems, or is everything running smoothly?
What is your impression of the new movement?
How do you find the gunplay?
Did you have trouble enabling the Secure Boot?

Particularly the comparison to Battlefield 2042 is interesting, as the game was a significant disappointment for many Battlefield veterans in the series. Battlefield 6 has to do much better and aims to orient itself more closely to Battlefield 3 and 4.

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MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller had the opportunity to spend nearly 4 hours in Battlefield 6 during the big multiplayer reveal and recognized that the maps could play a significant role in the possible success of the shooter: After 4 hours in Battlefield 6, I say the maps will make you spend hundreds of hours in the shooter

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A new mission in Helldivers 2 seems so ridiculous to accomplish, yet players see the appeal: “It’s not about efficiency, it’s about the message.”

Caroline Fuller 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The player base of Helldivers 2 has been confronted with a new mission that has caught the troops off guard with a task that even seems almost impossible. Yet the bravest soldiers still seem to respect it.

What is the mission? The mission in Helldivers 2 is “Kill 2,500,000 soldiers with the Orbital Railcannon Strike.” No special communication issues, simple and easy to understand. But to implement it?

Insane_Unicorn shares this mission on Reddit with the question: “What are they smoking at Arrowhead anyway?” Because the Orbital Railcannon Strike (ORS) is actually not used to eliminate troopers. The ORS cannot target troopers but only aim at large enemies. And even then, the strike rarely hits more than one target, as it always aims for the largest one.

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Mission drives some players to despair, while others find it great

What makes the mission almost impossible? Even though an ORS only targets large objectives and actually doesn’t hit small opponents, it is still not impossible. If no valid target can be found in the vicinity, the Orbital Railcannon will strike exactly the spot where its flare signal has landed.

If a trooper is located at that spot, he will be eliminated.

However, the chances are rather slim due to the requirements, such as the cooldown of the ORS and the number of defeated troopers needed to complete the mission.

Some players think it might actually be a joke from the developers, while another suspects a typo in the stated mission. Yet despite all this, a large number of players seem to understand what the appeal of the challenge is.

Why do many players still find the mission so great? Despite the almost ridiculous requirements, many players find the mission fantastic, as it presents an attitude that makes them chuckle.

MeowCattoNip: “It’s not about efficiency, guys, it’s about sending a message!”
Sad-Needleworker-590: “So it really wasn’t a joke, huh? It has the vibe of shooting a fly with a bazooka.”
Delta27-: “That’s the point of a Helldiver: sending a message to our enemies and hitting a nail with an orbital bazooka. No costs spared.”

One can gather from the community’s reaction that there will be enough Helldivers who will contribute in solidarity.

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Pokémon GO: Evolution through Trading – You need friends for these 6 Pokémon now

Max Handwerk 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The current event in Pokémon GO is distributing a lot of Pokémon, allowing you to save on candy costs when evolving.

What is evolution by trading? The name says it all: There are different Pokémon that can evolve by being traded. These monsters usually cost a lot of candy if you want to evolve them – but after trading, they don’t cost any.

The problem: If you trade away the Pokémon you want to evolve, you won’t end up getting the evolution, but your trading partner will.

So try to coordinate with friends who also want to do a trade evolution. That way, both of you will benefit.

The “Cuddly Buddy” event is currently running, where many Pokémon are available that evolve through trading. We will show you which ones.

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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle

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These Pokémon are worth evolving by trading right now

In the wild: You can easily find the following Pokémon while walking.

Abra: Its evolution Kadabra can be evolved into Alakazam for free after a trade.
Geodude: Its evolution Geodude will evolve into Golem for free after trading.
Alolan Geodude: The same applies for the Alolan variant of Geodude to Golem.
Swablu: Evolves into Altaria after trading. Otherwise, the evolution costs 200 candy.
Shuckle: Evolves for free into Crustle after trading, without needing to invest 200 candy.
Stunfisk: Evolves for free into Boulanger while this evolution normally costs 200 candy.

Of course, you can also evolve the Pokémon without trading. It will just be candy-intensive.

You can also find more specimens of these Pokémon in certain field research tasks right now.

Geodude, Alolan Geodude, and Stunfisk are part of the task “Catch 10 Pokémon”, as well as Swablu
The task “Explore one kilometer” brings Swablu, Shuckle, or Stunfisk

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Which Pokémon should you catch? A particularly exciting Pokémon in the event is Swablu. This monster is usually only obtained through team challenges; however, it is currently also appearing in other tasks. The mouse Pokémon is now available for the first time as Shiny, and it has an interesting evolution as well. Here you can find out everything about how to catch Swablu in Pokémon GO right now.

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A fan asks why a legion of overwhelming space magicians in Warhammer 40,000 doesn’t crush everything, receives a sober answer

Benedict Grothaus 7. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Wizards, or Psykers, are considered among the most powerful beings in the entire universe in Warhammer 40,000. A traitor legion of the Space Marines consists almost entirely of such Space Sorcerers and should, therefore, actually be stronger than all others. A fan wonders why this is the case. The answer is quite simple: There are too few of them.

The Thousand Sons are one of the legions whose primarch betrayed the Emperor during the Horus Heresy and consequently fell to Chaos. The Chaos God Tzeentch is their patron, and magic is accordingly one of their great strengths.

In Warhammer 40,000, sorcery is extremely dangerous but also correspondingly powerful. Psykers make use of the power of the Warp and use it to weave spells. Those who do not wish to fall to Chaos or be directly consumed by chaotic power need strong willpower.

Almost all major catastrophes of galactic proportions have their origins somewhere in an outburst of psychic energy. The Emperor of Mankind is regarded as the most powerful Psyker who has ever lived.

The legion of the Thousand Sons now consists almost entirely of Psykers, which makes them one of the strongest traitor chapters ever. A user now asks on Reddit how it is even possible that the Thousand Sons still lose any battles.

After all, they consist of Astartes, genetically engineered super soldiers who can also cast spells. Veterans explain that two things hold the Thousand Sons back: Their manpower and their penchant for complications.

You encounter the Thousand Sons in Space Marine 2:

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“Everyone is a Psyker, all 50 of them”

The biggest problem of the Thousand Sons is that there are hardly any of them left and those that still exist are scattered somewhere. Their primarch, Magnus the Red, although an immensely powerful daemon prince, is now shattered into pieces.

Somewhat exaggeratedly, a user explains: “Sure, they are all Psykers. All 50 of them, who haven’t become weaponized dust yet.” This refers to the Rubric Marines, “basically sand-operated robots controlled by Psykers.”

As followers of Tzeentch, the Thousand Sons were extremely susceptible to mutations. To prevent this, the sorcerer Ahriman tried to make all Thousand Sons immune to it with his Rubric spell.

However, the spell backfired: all Thousand Sons who were not strong enough were vaporized. Their bodies are now just dust, trapped as soulless puppets in their armors. The few who survived the spell are now stronger, but the legion has suffered greatly.

How many Psykers are still left is not precisely documented. Numbers between 200 and 2,000 are mentioned but are not confirmed. We do know, that a few of them are here on MeinMMO …

Allegedly, Ahriman’s Rubric affects even all Thousand Sons ever—thus all in the past, present, and future. Creating new Marines would therefore be nearly impossible. However, this is just a rumor.

Additionally, there is a kind of genetic flaw: Magnus’ gene seed does lead to his sons being more likely to develop psychic powers, but it has the side effect that they sometimes spontaneously mutate into mindless monstrosities. This flaw has already thinned the Thousand Sons early on.

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The Thousand Sons love to be complicated

Even the thinned legion would, however, be sufficient to pose a significant threat. In the top comment, a user explains why the Thousand Sons still often lose: they think too complicated.

Not only are they few, hating each other and almost all being arrogant, they also approach every problem as complicated as possible just to prove that they can:

Perfect example: Magnus from the Horus Heresy conjures a pistol from the Warp every time he wants to shoot someone, instead of:

A) just using magic to kill people
B) using a normal weapon

As if that weren’t enough, Tzeentch himself occasionally enjoys throwing a spanner in the works of the Thousand Sons – because he can (and probably because it advances his plans).

By the way, the Thousand Sons are not the only chapter in which many exceptionally strong Psykers are represented. The Grey Knights also consist of powerful sorcerers, even though hardly anyone officially knows anything about them: A chapter of the Space Marines is so secretive that all “normal people” must die who hear about them

As if that weren’t enough, Tzeentch himself occasionally enjoys throwing a spanner in the works of the Thousand Sons – because he can (and probably because it advances his plans).

By the way, the Thousand Sons are not the only chapter in which many exceptionally strong Psykers are represented. The Grey Knights also consist of powerful sorcerers, even though hardly anyone officially knows anything about them: A chapter of the Space Marines is so secretive that all “normal people” must die who hear about them

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Personality Test: What Type of Battlefield Player Are You?

Dariusz Müller 7. August 2025 Reading time 4 minutes

The gaming world is watching Battlefield 6. Just in time for the beta launch, you can take our personality test on MeinMO and find out what kind of Battlefield player you are.

What kind of quiz is this? In Battlefield, there are different classes, weapons, vehicles, and gadgets. How you use these is entirely up to you. You choose how you play the shooter. It’s in your hands whether you drive a tank, revive teammates, or lie in wait with a sniper rifle.

How does the quiz work? In our personality test, we ask you 5 questions, each with 10 answers, that define what kind of Battlefield player you are. Each answer gives a certain number of points, leading to a specific result. Some answer options also count towards multiple results if they are applicable.

What type of Battlefield player are you?

If you want to know which results were still available without having to retake the test, you can read about the different outcomes here:

All results of the personality test – What type of Battlefield player are you?

The tireless Medic – You constantly revive every player and risk your life to save a teammate from dying. Of course, you use a defibrillator, medipacks, and smoke grenades.
The map edge camper – Endless action and close-quarters combat are not for you. You prefer to engage your enemies from a great distance – ideally with the height advantage and the ability to use the mountaintop as a head glitch. If you die, of course there is a spawn beacon behind you in the bushes so you and your sniper rifle can quickly return to the map edge.
The vehicle main – You have no desire to take long footpaths and march through obstacles with infantry. You hop into a vehicle, preferably a tank or anti-air, and farm kills. Only noobs use rifles, you want to view the scoreboard from above, and a round where you have less than 60 kills is a bad round. Your natural predator are better vehicle mains and engineers who know how to effectively disable vehicles.
The continuous fire monster – You have no interest in running out of ammo during a gunfight. Your favorite weapons are therefore LMGs. However, they are quite heavy, so you don’t move much; instead, you grab your bipod and take a power position. Once you see an enemy, it’s 200 rounds of continuous fire until nothing stands.
The explosive spammer – Your favorite maps from the Battlefield series are Metro and Spind. You take grenades or Molotovs, RPGs, grenade launchers, C4, no matter what, as long as it goes boom. With your explosives, you position yourself at tight chokepoints and spam them down the corridor. Once your firepower is depleted, you yell for a supply and demand replenishment. Then you continue.
The heli ace – Your helicopter skills are feared. You grab a helicopter as soon as the round starts and dominate the lobby. No roof and no open road is safe from you. Skyscrapers that provide cover from enemy anti-air are your best friend. If your aircraft does give up the ghost, you patiently wait for the helicopter to be available and free again. At the end of the round, you stand at the top of the scoreboard with the truly good tank drivers.
The crashing pilot – You actually can’t fly, but every few weeks, you get into a plane or jet and try your luck. Maybe you’ll do better this time. After all, practice makes perfect. But nope, you burst into flames as you take off.
The camper hunter – You hate when the glimmer of a sniper rifle from the map edge watches you, and an annoying camper constantly keeps an important path under fire. So, you take it upon yourself to eliminate the campers and make an unnecessary detour to scare the nuisances away from the map edge. Sometimes, you catch 7 campers in one go, sometimes you die on the second one, can still see the revive of the first one, and have to set off again.
The noob tuber – You have this beautiful tool called a grenade launcher, which is actually perfect for luring enemies out of cover and hard-to-reach positions. However, you prefer to use this tool to blow up an infantryman in close-quarters combat – especially when you’re in danger of actually losing a gunfight.
The tank hunter – You actually wanted to relax and play a few rounds as an infantryman, gunning down enemy soldiers with lead. But whenever you arrive at a flag, the enemy tank has the upper hand. So, you grab the engineer and make it your mission to hunt down those annoying vehicle mains and make their life hell. You won’t always be rewarded with a kill, but you often force the steel monsters into retreat and a visit to the local trusted mechanic.

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Does your way of playing Battlefield get shortchanged, or are you not satisfied with the result? Feel free to tell us in the comments and share how you prefer to play the shooter.

One of the test results is the so-called map edge camper. This type usually sat at the edge of the map on a mountain and had a spawn beacon in case of death. However, this is set to change with Battlefield 6: Battlefield 6 changes the classes, fans are sure: Major change, but selfish scouts will be upset.

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Solve team challenges in Pokémon GO and catch shiny Zwieps – here’s how

Max Handwerk 7. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO you currently have a good opportunity to catch Zwieps – even as Shiny, if you’re lucky. You don’t even have to complete a team challenge to do this.

This is how you can catch Zwieps in Pokémon GO now: Usually, Zwieps hides in team challenges, and you can also get the mouse pair through that currently. However, there are also a few other options in the current “Cuddly Buddy” event.

Field Research: Zwieps is currently hiding in the following field research tasks that you can collect from PokéStops:

Complete 3 field research tasks
Complete a team challenge
Trade a Pokémon
Walk 1 kilometer (Laukaps or Schnuthelm can also appear here)
Catch 10 Pokémon (Kleinstein, Alola-Kleinstein, or Paragoni can also appear here)

Time-limited Research; In the current time-limited research “Cuddly Buddy” there is a Zwieps in the task “Earn 10 hearts with your buddy.” This is also easy to complete.

Additionally, Zwieps is included in all rewards for the research “Cuddly Buddy – Twisted and Sewn Together.” To do this, you need to:

Complete a team challenge
Complete two team challenges
Trade a Pokémon

By the way: Zwieps has a secret, rare evolution.

How do I catch Shiny Zwieps? You have the chance at Shiny Zwieps for the first time. Ultimately, however, luck determines whether you catch the shimmering version. Therefore, you should trigger as many Zwieps encounters as possible to have more chances.

And that’s why it’s worth it to solve the team challenges.

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How do I complete a team challenge in Pokémon GO?

To do this, you need to play with friends and activate team play. If you do this, your friends will also appear in your game, and you can complete tasks together. The host of the session always chooses the new task.

You will already be shown in advance what type of reward you will receive: Poké Balls, Stardust, Pokémon encounters, or similar.

It’s best to select the tasks with Pokémon encounters – there you currently have an increased chance of encountering Zwieps. However, these tasks are generally a bit more difficult. If you just want to quickly get to the Zwieps specimens from the time-limited research, you can complete any team challenge – even the easy ones.

How do I activate team play? Here’s how:

Click on the Trainer menu at the bottom left
In the top right, select “Team”
Here you either create a team or join one
The creator gets a QR code that the players need to scan by selecting “Join”
Team play can only be played on-site with friends

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By the way: When you play as a team, you also get the opportunity to deal increased damage in raids. So if you’re already in the process, why not also take down one of the current raid bosses that you still need in your collection? Want to know which ones are currently around? Then check our raid overview in August 2025 for Pokémon GO.

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The antagonist in Final Fantasy XIV achieves what the entire expansion Dawntrail could not – he convinces the fans

Alexander Mehrwald 7. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Since the launch of the Dawntrail expansion, the community has criticized Final Fantasy XIV. In particular, the story has faced scrutiny. However, the new patch seems to turn the tide.

Why was the story criticized? Since the release of the Dawntrail expansion, negative reviews for Final Fantasy XIV have flooded in. Primarily the story was a major point of criticism, as many players disliked that they were no longer the protagonist of the events, but rather functioned as a companion to the new protagonist Wuk Lamat. Also, a lack of action and simply slow and uninteresting storytelling were mentioned as negative points.

Many parallels were drawn to the Stormblood expansion, which also received similarly mixed feedback from players. Back then, the player character acted more as a supporter of the protagonist Lyse, who fought for the liberation of her homeland.

It was foreseeable that it would be difficult to reach the epicness and the outstanding story of the last two expansions Shadowbringers and Endwalker. Accordingly, disappointment was to be expected, as the entry was – as anticipated – shallower and less epic.

With Patch 7.3, the story of Dawntrail has reached its finale – and fans are so pleased with it that they are changing their opinions. And don’t worry, we will avoid spoilers here!

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Final Fantasy XIV: Neuer Trailer zu Patch 7.3 macht Bock auf „The Promise of Tomorrow“

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An antagonist like Emet-Selch? The fans love it!

What does the community celebrate about the story of Patch 7.3? On Reddit, there are numerous threads where players especially praise the story of the main quest line in the latest patch. Many commend the bold storytelling and describe the latest events as a “very strong conclusion” (see Reddit 1, Reddit 2).

Especially the new “antagonist” Calyx is being received positively and is seen as one of the main characters and arguments for the better turn of the story, compared to the last very popular “villain” from Shadowbringers, Emet-Selch (see Reddit 1, Reddit 2). Fans perceive him as extremely well-written, convincing, and relatable, which has endeared him to them.

Furthermore, the following things are highlighted positively:

The new quests feel very fresh and offer some surprises, both narratively and in content
The inclusion of the player’s character plays a larger role again
The cutscenes are mostly voiced, very well orchestrated, and draw the player in more
Puzzles and riddles lighten things up a bit and bring fresh wind
The conclusion of the story in a certain area is also often praised

The new storytelling style is described by many as both experimental and unique for Final Fantasy XIV, which fans celebrate. Many players feel that Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3 used the opportunity to experiment and consciously break its “well-known patterns” a bit. This is well received and gives the players hope.

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