Professionals love a champion in one of the most important tournaments of LoL, but no one can win against him

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

For the professionals in League of Legends, the big tournaments are the most important event of the year. To win these, strong meta champions are often played. At the Mid-Season Invitational, one champ was loved by the pros, but was not allowed to win.

What is the Mid-Season Invitational? The MSI is, alongside the Worlds, the largest and most important tournament in the professional league of League of Legends. The best teams from the major regions meet there for the first time on an international stage (lol.fandom.com).

In addition to a prize pool of 2 million, the winner of the tournament gets a spot at the Worlds of the same year. However, the winning team must first qualify for the playoffs of their region to attend the Worlds.

Which champion was loved by the pros? In the 80 games of the tournament, the champion Twisted Fate was played 53 times. This corresponds to a presence of 66% in all games. However, the card magician did not quite manage to win. With a win rate of 0%, the second most played champ of the tournament did not win a single game.

Only the champion Varus was played more often than Twisted Fate with 55 occurrences and achieved a win rate of 64%. Two other losers of the MSI were the champions Kalista and Cassiopeia, who were played 28 and 16 times respectively, both having a 0% win rate (lol.fandom.com).

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

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

The Final was a Battle of Giants

Who faced each other in the MSI Final? The final took place on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The team T1, where LoL legend Faker plays, fought against Gen.G, who had already dominated Rounds 1-2 and the Road-to-MSI of the LCK. Both teams have previously achieved a perfect split, winning 18 series and losing none.

What was the outcome of the final? The MSI 2025 final was played as a Best-of-5. After 4 matches, the score was 2 to 2, and the last game decided who would be the winner of the MSI. After the beginning of the last round looked fine for T1, Gen.G was able to stomp them. After 35 minutes, Gen.G finished the tournament and won $500,000.

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Many of the pros have been in the e-sports scene of League of Legends for ages. Alongside legends like Faker, who has won the Worlds four times, there is the Chinese ADC Uzi. For his achievements in LoL, he received a skin that costs almost as much as a month’s rent: A legendary pro is honored for his achievement in LoL, receiving a €430 skin, but not for his main

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  2. lol.fandom.com (MSI 2025)
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The most important ability of Spider-Man is useless against a new villain

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Spider-Man can rely on various abilities. But the new villain Hellgate undermines the most important one.

Incredible strength, speed, agility, plus the ability to cling to walls, the webs and of course his intellect: Spider-Man has plenty of abilities that he uses to face his enemies.

But perhaps Spider-Man’s most important ability is the “spider-sense.” It warns Peter Parker of danger, gives him important hints about his surroundings, and ensures that he doesn’t take too heavy hits.

The spider-sense has saved Spider-Man many times from certain doom. It’s unfortunate that the new villain in Spider-Man’s life simply disregards the spider-sense.

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Hellgate is too fast for the spider-sense

In the current comic series “Amazing Spider-Man,” Spidey is facing a new enemy. The massive axe-wielding fighter Hellgate stands against the web-slinger. And he’s not only extremely strong but also incredibly fast, as “Screenrant” reports.

So fast, in fact, that even the nearly infallible spider-sense can’t keep up. Instead of elegantly dodging Hellgate’s attack, Spidey takes a powerful shove that sends him crashing through the windshield of a car. Spider-Man notices that his spider-sense is telling him to move – but Hellgate has already struck.

That the spider-sense isn’t quick enough is extremely rare. It will be exciting to see how Spider-Man adapts in the upcoming issues.

Is the spider-sense always infallible? Not exactly. Some villains from Spider-Man’s past have perceived the spider-sense as too dangerous and found ways to neutralize it. Others are simply not detected by the spider-sense at all. A few examples?

  • The Green Goblin was one of the first to nullify the spider-sense. Using a special gas, the spider-sense was dulled so that Spider-Man didn’t notice how he was being tracked home by the Goblin – only to be kidnapped.
  • Venom traditionally did not trigger the spider-sense either, as Spidey was once bonded with the same symbiote.
  • The vampire Morlun was too fast for some variants of Spider-Man who could not register him with the spider-sense.
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Let’s see if Spider-Man can find a solution for the spider-sense problem against this enemy as well. Of course, Spidey is a popular hero not only in comics but also on the big screen. But which film featuring him is actually the best? We will show you here all 10 Spider-Man films in ranking.

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Generation Alpha does voluntarily what your parents imposed on you

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

A study indicates a change in a behavior of Generation Alpha. And this may surprise some of you.

What is Generation Alpha? Generation Alpha is considered the generation that follows Generation Z. This includes individuals born in 2010 or later. They have thus been fully born in the 21st century.

While the state of technology in previous generations differed significantly from the current time, for Generation Alpha, the ability to be online anytime and anywhere is pervasive. A study now shows that this generation uses this ability less than many people from other generations might assume.

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Less smartphone, more mental health

What kind of study is this? The study was conducted by the market research institute GWI. In the corresponding survey, 20,000 children from 18 different countries were asked to draw conclusions about their behavior with smartphones.

The result that came from the survey shows a clear development. 40% of respondents stated that they actively take breaks from using smartphones, computers, and tablets. Three years earlier, in 2022, this share was only 18%. It has thus more than doubled in that short period.

According to Sonia Livingstone, the head of the “Digital Futures for Children” center at the London School of Economics, this finding is also supported by a study that is to be published soon. It became clear that children and young people are trying different methods and strategies to better control and manage the impact of online activities on their well-being.

In an interview with the Guardian, she said:

“Children have received the warning from their parents, the media, and their own experiences that too much social media is not always good for them. Therefore, they experiment with different ways to protect their well-being without wanting to completely abandon social media. I am sure that they discuss what is good for them and how they want to proceed.”

This view is also shared by Daisy Greenwell. She is a co-founder of the “Smartphone Free Childhood” initiative. She says:

“We regularly hear from teenagers who are exhausted by the pressure to be constantly online and retreat for their own mental health. Many of them are becoming aware that these platforms are not neutral. They are designed to manipulate attention… They recognize that their time, concentration, and self-esteem are being monetized by some of the biggest companies in the world. Taking a break has become an act of rebellion.”

Generation Alpha seems to take to heart advice that most have probably heard from their parents in the past: to spend less time on screens.

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While Generation Alpha spends less time on smartphones or actively regulates the time spent, they do not solely spend this time on social media. Instead, a large part even earns money online: Generation Alpha is not just aimlessly glued to their phones: They are making real money online.

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If you always rush to the next enemy in Nightreign, you might miss the chance for a legendary weapon

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

To get as many runes for leveling and good weapons in Nightreign, many players tend to run from boss to boss without looting the surroundings. However, players have found that there is another way to get strong weapons – and it is more reliable than expected.

How else can legendary weapons be obtained? Those who defeat large bosses in Nightreign can, with some luck, obtain a golden, legendary weapon, which is therefore extremely powerful. 

However, players have realized that this is not the only way. Especially during the so-called “Shifting Earth” events, players have noted that the chance of receiving a legendary weapon is even higher than usual, not just with the major bosses.

The player Accomplished_Band746 mentions on Reddit that you should really check every body in one of these events because they too have the potential to drop a legendary weapon. 

By this, he means the inconspicuous, average-sized corpses scattered across the map. Often, they only drop items such as thrown items, Boli, or similar. But as is revealed in the comments of the post, some of these bodies are reliable sources of powerful weapons that can completely turn the tide of a run.

Here is a video regarding other in-game events in Elden Ring: Nightreign:

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Diese Special-Events solltet ihr in Elden Ring Nightreign nicht verpassen

Random drops are not that random?

What are players reporting? The author of the post writes that every body in the area of a Shifting Earth has the potential to drop a legendary weapon. During a mountaintop event in the northwest of the map, he received two legendary weapons from two inconspicuous bodies, the Carian Royal Scepter and the Devouring Scepter.

Another Reddit user (MarSa-92) adds in a comment that you can also loot the crystals at the mountaintop, which also have increased drop rates. Another player (Final_Ad-2419 on Reddit) confirms this – he received Malenia’s Hand from such a crystal. Another player (Blitznetic on Reddit) received Godfrey’s Axe.

Which other locations prove to be quite reliable? The player Inevitable_House2542 reports that in the crater event, there is a specific body that left him a golden weapon in “probably 75%” of all attempts. The exciting thing about this tip is that another player (TheCheddarShredder on Reddit) directly knew which body he was talking about. He himself had also received a legendary weapon there, the Bolt of Gransax. Another player (kayomatik on Reddit) got the Greatsword of the Planted, which can grant you a health bar of a boss.

It is the body near the ruins close to the Day Two boss fight in the crater, where some demi-humans are located.

It is important to emphasize that according to several other players’ comments, these places are indeed good locations with solid drop rates, but no guarantee. Many players say they have never received a golden weapon from these spots. However, some of them have been rewarded with legendary loot at the same location remains a relevant note.

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If you do not find legendary loot at a body despite the Shifting Earths, you should still venture into these areas, which come with their own dangers, but also hidden rewards. What shifting earths exist, what rewards they include and how you can best navigate through these areas can be found here at MeinMMO: Elden Ring Nightreign: Shifting Earth – All locations and rewards of the Shifting Earths

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The YouTuber IShowSpeed has such an unreasonable opinion about döner that he is being booed for it

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, the YouTube streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins is in Turkey trying a döner. He has a controversial opinion about it.

What is his opinion on döner? The YouTube streamer IShowSpeed is currently on a trip through Turkey. He also tried a döner that he had previously eaten in Germany.

His judgment was poor towards the Turkish döner, as recorded in a clip on X. The streamer states: “I had döner in Germany that was better. I’m sorry. I have to be honest.”

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Streamer booed for judgment on döner

What are the reactions? IShowSpeed shares his review in front of a large group of Turkish citizens, who are naturally not pleased. They boo him, even as the streamer continues to defend his statement by saying, “I am honest.” IShowSpeed adds that the döner is good, but the one in Germany is indeed better.

In the comments under the clip, the streamer’s verdict sparked a discussion about whether döner is better in Germany or Turkey and whether it is a Turkish or a German dish:

  • DanielBechler2 writes on X: “Döner comes from Germany”
  • KosekckiRotariu apparently considers döner to be a Turkish dish. He states on X: “Sushi is Japanese, no matter where it’s made. A döner is Turkish, no matter where it’s made.”
  • GusTheEventsGuy agrees with IShowSpeed and writes on X: “German döner is the best”
  • Mert_Oktemm believes on X that IShowSpeed just tried the wrong döner: “It is a randomly selected döner. He must try the best döner shops. Turkish döner is 10 times better.”

The döner can be referred to as a German-Turkish dish. The Turkish guest worker Kadir Nurman opened a snack bar in Berlin in 1972. Here he came up with the idea of putting grilled meat together with salad and sauce in a flatbread.

It was a quickly prepared dish that could be perfectly eaten by hand, making it just right for working people.

The idea of grilling meat on a vertical rotisserie, however, definitely comes from Turkey. Therefore, the döner is a Turkish invention that had its origins in Germany.

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IShowSpeed caused a bit of an uproar in Turkey with his opinion. However, the YouTube streamer is known for that. If you want to know more about the streamer, you can read it here on MeinMMO: He yelled at children and insulted women, thanks to 1.60 euros he is now the biggest gaming streamer on YouTube

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After 42 years, Star Wars fans are still arguing about a logic error that may not even be one

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

The movies of the classic Star Wars trilogy are quite old, yet there are still reasons for discussions. One of them concerns the Death Star and a supposed logic error.

What logic error is it about? In Star Wars Episode 4, the great weapon of the powerful Empire is introduced: the Death Star. This super weapon can effortlessly obliterate entire planets and is intended to serve the Empire as a means of intimidation. When in doubt, the Death Star is even deployed, as seen in Episode 4.

At the end of the film, the weapon is destroyed by the Rebels. Only four years later, during the timeframe of Episode 6, the space station makes its return. Suddenly there is a new, second Death Star, which is supposed to surpass the first in terms of size and destructive power.

And this is precisely where some fans see a logic hole: the first Death Star was in construction for over 20 years, while the second seemingly took only about 4. This is a circumstance that many criticize as illogical. However, a fan has found reasons that explain the rapid construction.

The Death Star is not the only super weapon from Star Wars – another could have also caused fear and terror.

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The Empire learns

What does the fan say? On Reddit, the user Neat-Butterschotch670 wrote a post that admittedly sounds frustrated. He complains that the construction of the second Death Star has long been referred to as a logic hole, and he can no longer hear it.

He presented several arguments that are supposed to explain how the construction could work in just four years:

  • The Empire had much more experience with the 2nd Death Star: mistakes made in the first version of the weapon could be avoided, allowing construction to be completed much faster.
  • The Empire itself has evolved and found better methods to build.
  • Furthermore, a well-known image (via Reddit) of the 2nd Death Star shows that it is far from complete: the part where the laser cannon is installed is finalized – this was the priority.

The user believes that while the 2nd Death Star is shown, it was not necessarily 100% completed after four years. Additionally, according to the user, there was more sabotage and revolts during the construction of the first version.

What do other fans think? Under the post, the arguments of the user mostly receive agreement. Some users bring additional arguments that support the theses of the original post:

  • “I can’t remember anywhere stating that the first Death Star was destroyed and then construction of the second began,” writes Darth-mickyluv.
  • “We don’t know when construction of Death Star 2 began. It could well have been before A New Hope, or they knew how to build a Death Star. That’s how technology works. If you build something for the first time and actually do it right, it should go much faster the second time. You’ve done it once before,” concludes CymbalOfJoy613.
  • “I think anyone who complains about plot holes should rewatch Episodes 7, 8, and 9,” hurries gravity48 to defend the old films.
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Whether it makes sense or not, it is clear that the second Death Star was an improvement over the first and gave the Empire much power again. In the end, it didn’t help them at all. What do you think about the topic? Do you mind the four years it took for the construction? Feel free to let us know in the comments. The Death Star is also the centerpiece of an alternative trilogy: Star Wars has a new “best trilogy” with about 1,400 minutes of runtime

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WoW: Player collects 100% of all achievements in the game, then asks “What do I do now?”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A player in World of Warcraft has succeeded. He has achieved all achievements in the game and accomplished everything. But what comes next?

Anyone looking for a job in World of Warcraft can find something to do for virtually endless times. At least if one focuses on completing all achievements in the game. But does it really take “forever”? No, because one player has gone through with it and collected all achievements currently available.

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What has happened? In the WoW subreddit, the player BillybobbsWoW proudly shows a screenshot. It displays his character and an achievement window. The almost unbelievable accomplishment: He has collected all achievements in the game. With 52,245 achievement points and all categories at 100%, he has mastered all contents of World of Warcraft.

How long did it take? According to his own statements, he has played for 720 days – pure WoW playtime, which translates to over 17,000 hours. Although he did not work on the achievements the entire time, the sheer amount of time is impressive. After all, he has spent about 2 years of real life in Azeroth.

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The community reacts excited and fascinated: Within a few hours, the post in the WoW subreddit already received over 5,000 upvotes, and the number continues to rise. It’s not surprising that there are also a few references to one of the most famous South Park episodes:

  • “Now you can play the game.” – ValkyrieLyra
  • “Holy shit, I didn’t know it was even humanly possible. Congratulations!” – Pepsifraiche
  • “He has succeeded. This crazy guy actually completed an MMO.” – SomeLevel428

An achievement for a short time – New patch coming soon

The accomplishment of completing all achievements is, of course, always a temporary achievement. Because with the next patch, new achievements will be added again, meaning that the now so beautifully complete list will once again show gaps. It remains to be seen whether BillybobbsWoW will continue to keep up with patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh and beyond – or if he will now take a well-deserved break.

What were the hardest achievements? Interestingly, he did not find the PvP to be the worst grind, as most would have assumed, but rather the pet battles. He comments:

Especially the pet battles took a long time. Every day 5 hours a day for a total of 2 months and then a bit more, but less consistently.

This includes not only the 5,000 pet battles in general but also 1,000 PvP pet battles, as well as the “Family Battler” achievements, where you have to win multiple times in PvP but can only use pets from a specific group.

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What is he doing next? BillybobbyWoW seems to be a true collector. In the comments, someone suggests that he should collect all transmog rewards in the game next. A task he undertakes and writes:

Yes, that could be crazy, but I’ll give it a try. […]
Currently, I am at 72% of all unique appearances according to AllTheThings.

At AllTheThings is an addon for collectors that lists all items, quests, and events in the game, showing what you have already collected and experienced and what you haven’t.

How many achievement points have you collected in World of Warcraft so far? Do you come even close to the accomplishment of this player? Or do you not care about achievements and the points associated with them at all because you think that achievements can even make a game worse?

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Pokémon GO brings you a new monster and an increased chance for Shinies – All information about the Water Festival

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The Water Festival starts in Pokémon GO. A new Pokémon and some strong bonuses are included.

What kind of event is this? As the name suggests, the Water Festival is an event that focuses mainly on water monsters. It starts on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM and runs until Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM.

How do I get Nigiragi? Nigiragi, the Pokémon with the types Water and Dragon, makes its debut at the event. It has 3 different forms that you can challenge in Level-1 Raids, depending on your location:

  • Nigiragi (Curved Form): Europe, Middle East, Africa
  • Nigiragi (Hanging Form): America
  • Nigiragi (Stretched Form): Asia-Pacific
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All Event Contents

What bonuses are available during the event? The following bonuses are active in Pokémon GO during the event:

  • Rain Incense lasts for 2 hours
  • more candies for nice, great, and excellent throws
  • increased chance to encounter Shiny Starmie and Shiny Galapagos
  • Lapras with scarf may have a special background if obtained through raids

Which Pokémon are featured in the event? You can encounter several water Pokémon during the event. These are the following monsters.

In the wild:

  • Squirtle*
  • Slowpoke*
  • Krabby*
  • Staryu*
  • Magikarp*
  • Marill*
  • Swablu*
  • Wishiwashi*
  • Bamelin*
  • Finneon*
  • Reisslaus*
  • Lanturn (rare)
  • Barboach* (rare)
  • Creapod (rare)
  • Galapagos* (rare)

In 1-Star Raids:

  • Clamperl*
  • Piccolente*
  • Nigiragi (Curved Form): Europe, Middle East, Africa
  • Nigiragi (Hanging Form): America
  • Nigiragi (Stretched Form): Asia-Pacific

In 3-Star Raids:

  • Kingler
  • Gyarados*
  • Lapras with scarf*
  • Azumarill

All monsters marked with * can also be caught as Shiny.

Additional event contents: During the event, you can also complete event field research. Here, you can receive Mega Energy as well as encounters with event Pokémon as rewards.

Collector challenges are also part of the event again. Completing these will grant you experience points, stardust, and event Pokémon.

For $4.99 (approximately €5), you can also purchase a paid, limited-time research. If you complete it, you will receive 1 Rain Incense, an event avatar pose, as well as encounters with event Pokémon like Gyarados and Lapras with scarf. If you get the Hyper Ticket Box in the Pokémon GO web store, you will also receive a Star Piece.

Additionally, with the start of the event, new avatar items will be available in the shop. These are backpacks styled after the 3 Nigiragi forms.

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Within the current month, there are, as usual, several events and contents waiting for you in the game. If you want to know which ones they are, what to expect there, and when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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After 20 years of repairing PC ports, a modder deletes his Steam account and accuses Valve

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

An established modder deletes his account on Steam after many years of helping many players with his work. He blames Valve and their policies.

Who is the modder? The modder Kaldaien has significantly worked for more than 20 years to develop a program that corrects and improves PC ports (games that were originally released for other platforms) mainly regarding graphics and performance – the mod SpecialK (see special-k.info), also known to some as “The Swiss Army Knife of PC Gaming”.

The creator of the mod announced via GitHub in a detailed post that he deleted his Steam account after 20 years. He attributes the blame to Valve, the company behind Steam, and their policies.

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The problem lies mainly in the policies

Why does he blame Valve? One of the main arguments that Kaldaien brings forth for his frustration and the deletion of his account revolves around Valve’s update policies, as he explains in his blog post on GitHub:

In 2002, the client ran under Windows 98. Over the years, the DRM client was bloated with all sorts of unnecessary and insurmountable features that hinder software compatibility. For games purchased on a Windows 98 machine, system requirements were later raised to Windows XP, then to Windows 7, and finally to Windows 10.

[…]

One no longer has the freedom to buy a game wherever one wants. One must consider whether the purchase will continue to receive patches, whether the game itself continues to support the hardware and software, and whether friends have also purchased the game online in the same store.

This implies that if players buy a game for Windows 98 on Steam and do nothing about it, it would eventually stop working. And in that case, it would not be because the developer hasn’t updated their game or the players have changed their PCs. The problem would be that Steam would no longer work on that operating system, even though the game was specifically purchased for it.

“You no longer have the freedom to buy a game wherever you want”

Therefore, the modder criticizes that gamers today “do not have the freedom to buy a game wherever they want,” as one must check whether a store continues to provide patches, supports their hardware, or whether friends also buy there.

He prefers shops like GOG, the Microsoft Store, or Epic Games, because they forgo DRM features. He also likes subscription services like the PC Game Pass, as it allows him to try many games without having to buy them individually. He views the access ending upon cancellation similarly to Steam, where games are only available through revocable licenses, except that there one pays the full price instead of the subscription fee.

What is DRM?

DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. These are technical measures designed to prevent digital content – such as games, movies, or music – from being copied, shared, or modified without authorization.

DRM features in games ensure, for example, that:

  • One can only start the game if online
  • One must log in with their account with the provider (e.g., Steam, Ubisoft, etc.)
  • The game is tied to a specific platform or hardware
  • One can no longer use it when the service is discontinued

Criticism of DRM primarily stems from the fact that it restricts honest buyers while pirates often find ways to bypass the protection. Consequently, many players prefer DRM-free platforms like GOG, where they can download and use games directly without such restrictions.

Additionally, Kaldaien mentions “Valve’s lies,” to which he attributes the disappearance of his content after he deleted his account. Although Valve assures that published contributions remain despite a profile’s disappearance, Kaldaien found that 
this measure was not adhered to in his case: “In less than a month, literally all content was deleted, despite their useless promise.”

He has increasingly felt that Valve is resistant to feedback. They have shown obstinacy towards serious objections regarding the Steam client and his inputs, as well as a number of significant bugs he had to “work around”: “At the end of my bitter confrontations with Valve, I simply bypassed errors in the Steam client and didn’t even waste my time reporting the bugs because there was no hope.”

At the end of his entry, he addresses a piece of advice to his community. They should think carefully about where to buy their games, as in the long term, it could be that they can no longer play the game and cannot do anything about it:

I would advise reconsidering from whom you license your software and whether long-term “ownership” of self-updating software is even possible. Given the weak guarantees and obvious lies of some stores, it may be reassuring to subscribe to an entire publisher’s game catalog for a month or buy from the Microsoft Store to take advantage of cross-platform licensing and thus avoid the headaches of PC compatibility.

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That games on Steam may no longer be playable for various reasons has been a topic of extensive discussion for a long time. This is partly due to the fact that when you buy a “game” on Steam, you are not actually buying the game but merely a license for the game on Steam: Steam now reminds you that purchased games do not truly belong to you

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The Dune director is so powerless with the new Bond!

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

In his new video, Marco Risch from Nerdkultur talks about the next film in the James Bond series – and what role its director will take on.

Who is Marco Risch? Since 2015, Marco Risch has been publishing reviews, analyses, and news in video form on his YouTube channel Nerdkultur about movies and series.

He can also be heard on the podcast Nerd & Kultur, which he co-hosts with his colleague Yves Arievich. Here, they discuss pop culture topics, such as Star Wars, Marvel, and much more.

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

In his latest video, Marco discusses the next James Bond film and its director Denis Villeneuve. The focus is mainly on what influence the creative mind behind “Dune” and “Blade Runner 2049” will have on the long-established spy series.

Here you can see the video in full:

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Marco from Nerdkultur explains why the director of the new Bond only has limited influence on the film

A director, but not an auteur

How important is the director? The news of who will be the director of the next Bond film has been eagerly anticipated. Now it’s official: Denis Villeneuve will take the director’s chair.

They have chosen a veteran for the new majority owner of the brand, namely Amazon. According to Marco, however, the director is not the most important factor for Bond – the impact of how a film in the series feels can only be partially attributed to him.

Bond has always been a traditional series, firmly held in the hands of producers Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli. Later, Broccoli’s children, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, took the reins. They had the largest influence on the series and also denied directors the right to final cut – that is, the decision over the final edit.

This aspect has led to the refusal of several notable directors. Among others, Christopher Nolan was reportedly offered the opportunity to direct Bond. However, the right to final cut was too important to him, so he declined. Villeneuve seems not to be bothered by this. Unlike Nolan, he is not a classic auteur filmmaker who wants to control every single aspect of filmmaking.

A fan directs

With Denis Villeneuve, a director comes into play who has talked for years about how much he loves Bond. He has already gained extensive experience with big films and has revitalized a known franchise multiple times with “Blade Runner 2049” and “Dune”.

It’s important to note that Villeneuve will not write the new Bond himself. According to Marco Risch, he simply doesn’t have time for that. Villeneuve is currently working on “Dune 3” and three other projects. The next 007 is not expected before 2028.

However, the screenplay is still very important for the new film. Even a great director is only as good as the screenplay – as proven by the challenges faced by Villeneuve’s predecessors Sam Mendes and Cary Fukunaga. Some story developments in “Skyfall”, “Spectre”, and “No Time To Die” were not very successful. How the Craig films stack up against each other can be found on MeinMMO.

Marco is sure that Villeneuve, as a fan of Bond, has studied the older films well. Especially his favorite Bond, “Casino Royale,” has been quoted in other Villeneuve films. And Sean Connery’s version already served as inspiration in “Sicario” – whether consciously or unconsciously.

Visually, the next Bond could look more like “Skyfall” again. The cinematographer Roger Deakins has worked multiple times with Villeneuve, including on “Blade Runner 2049”.

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Who will be the next 007?

Another decision, according to Marco, lies only partially with Denis Villeneuve. Namely, the answer to the question of who will play the role of James Bond now. The casting is being handled by Amazon’s producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman.

After the former leadership of Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, actor Aaron Taylor Johnson was a hot candidate, but currently, Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson are leading the race.

Marco emphasizes that all three are between 28 and 29 years old and therefore quite young for Bond. On the other hand, they would be about 32 years old at the film’s release – the same age as Sean Connery in his first appearance. By the way, the youngest Bond of all time was George Lazenby, although, as Marco notes, he looked significantly older back then.

In parallel, a video game based on James Bond is also in development. Here, too, they are keeping quiet about who will play the role, even though there is already video material. According to Marco, this may be because they do not want to distract attention from the film Bond.

How the next Bond will ultimately look under the direction of Denis Villeneuve and who will play the role remains to be seen. What do you think of the choice of director? Do you believe Villeneuve will do a good job? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Marco Risch has previously dealt with the popular secret agent: Afterwards, you will see the beginning of GoldenEye in a new light

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The new TFT set 15 feels like an anime, lets you win immediately with a combo

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 5 minutes

With “Teamfight Tactics: K.O. Coliseum” the 15th set of the “League of Legends” spinoff will be released soon. In addition to a new look and uniquely strong attributes, there will also be fundamental changes that will likely affect all upcoming sets.

What is the new set about? Thematically, “Teamfight Tactics: K.O. Coliseum” revolves around anime. We encounter skin series like Star Guardian and Soul Fighter, empower our champions to become overpowered heroes, and listen to music worthy of an anime intro. Additionally, all champions have been visually adjusted to provide a true anime look.

When is the new set coming out? The new TFT Set 15 will be released on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

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In the new TFT Set 15, your champions become anime heroes

Powerful Heroes and a Better Future

What are the highlights? As a new mechanic, Set 15 features so-called power-ups, which allow you to make any champion the superstar of your team.

  • Twice during the game, you will receive a “power-snax” that you can apply to any champion. A selection with three upgrades will open, from which you can choose one.
  • The upgrades are individually tailored to the champions and support them in their respective play styles.  

Unlike, for example, the anomalies in Set 13, you can even remove power-ups. This makes them an important tool throughout the game. Early in the game, you can boost units fairly carelessly and later move the power-snax to stronger champions.  

Theoretically, you can also use the removers to reroll the upgrade selection for a champion. But beware: each upgrade only appears once in a game. So think carefully about whether you really want to give up the current bonus.  

TFT - Kayle
Here I choose a power-up for my Kayle. If I’m unhappy with the decision, fortunately, I still have a remover available (left by the items).

What permanent changes are there? Also new in the set is a reworking of the roles system. At first glance, this might not sound very exciting, but it could have a significant impact on the game in the future.

  • Each champion is now assigned to a fixed role. This assignment resembles the familiar item recommendations but now has a direct impact on the game.

The currently most important consequence of this change is a new mana system. Units now receive mana based on the role they belong to.

  • Tanks, for instance, receive mana when they are attacked. Ranged champions, on the other hand, when they attack themselves.

Additionally, stats and abilities can now also refer to specific roles.

  • Darius, for example, deals additional damage against tanks.

Overall, this clear role assignment is intended to ensure greater accessibility, versatility, and better balancing. Champions no longer need to be overloaded with abilities to function, as the basic mechanics are already anchored in the role. In the future, this classification will likely have further effects in the game – at least that’s the rough plan.

TFT Roles
Here you can see the influence of your champion’s role.

With this combo, you finish the game

Along with 120 new augments and powerful 5-gold champions, there are, of course, special attributes again. A special highlight: with a set, you can end the game immediately and win!

How does that work? To bring the game to an early end, you need to rely on the attribute “The Crew”. Here, you receive extra bonuses for each crew member that has a star rating of 3. If you get all five crew members to three stars, you launch the planet splitter and win the game immediately.

Of course, this end is not really “early” since it will be extremely difficult to get a 5-gold champion to 3 stars. So you don’t have to worry that this combo will dominate the meta and end every third game. Only in approximately one in 6,000 games should there be an immediate victory through the planet splitter.

Are there more such victory conditions? “The Crew” is the only attribute that allows you to force a real, automatic victory. However, there are other attributes that unlock similarly powerful capabilities in the endgame.

These abilities replace the prismatic attributes that you can currently achieve by exceeding a certain attribute with emblems. Instead, you now have to collect all units of an attribute and then complete a suitable “quest.” Once you’ve accomplished that, you are usually strong enough to win for sure – and in a particularly stylish way.

  • Your “Academia Certaminis” units, for instance, need to be equipped with particularly many items to gain powerful ability upgrades.
  • “Star Guardians”, on the other hand, must consume 20,000 mana to literally rain stars down on their opponents.
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The Most Important Attributes at a Glance

The attributes in Set 15 include some familiar faces, such as Bastion or Duelist. Here’s an overview of the most important new attributes:

  • Academia Certaminis: Units continually learn, unlock their true potential, and enhance their abilities.
  • The Crew: Champions gain additional health and attack speed for each crew member. Each member with a star rating of 3 provides an extra bonus.
  • Ghost: Units draw power from the shadow realm and unleash it on the next three enemies. Additionally, the unit with the lowest health is healed.
  • Crystal Maneuvers: Victories and defeats grant crystal power. After 4 battles, you can choose to receive a reward or double the stake.
  • Luchador: Units gain additional attack damage and a boost when they fall below 50% health.
  • Powerful Mecha: Each unit strengthens the Powerful Mecha. Higher star ratings bring more power.
  • Mentor: If you manage to have all 4 mentors on your team, they receive bonuses and enhanced abilities.
  • Monster Tamer: Lulu is the first champion that consists of three different units. When Lulu is placed, she jumps to the edge and summons a monster. It can be chosen from three options: Kog’Maw deals damage, Rammus is a tank, and Smolder is an AD caster.
  • Soul Fighter: Units gain additional health. Additionally, their attack damage and ability power increase every second up to a maximum of 8. They then deal additional, true damage.
  • Star Guardians: Units have a unique team spirit bonus, which all Star Guardians receive. Each Star Guardian on the board increases the bonus!
  • Super Cells: All cells gain bonus damage. The unit with the highest damage becomes the Super Cell, receives even more damage, and executes enemies below 10% health.

Are you excited about the new TFT Set? What do you think will be the most powerful attribute? Let us know in the comments! If you can’t wait until the end of the month, there’s already a big update in League of Legends on July 16, namely the new ADC champion Yunara. My colleague Niko Hernes got to test the hyper-carry in advance and reports here on his first impressions: With the new ADC champion, LoL feels better than it has in a long time

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Welcome to Grindfest! The program for the big MMORPG theme week 2025 from MeinMMO

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

The week from July 21 to July 27 is all about the grind fest on MeinMMO. During our big MMORPG theme week 2025, you can expect nostalgic retrospectives, a journey through the history of online role-playing games, streaming nights, as well as analyses and columns.

The MMORPG genre has been a core part of MeinMMO’s DNA since its founding in 2013, and that will continue in the future. Just like last year, the genre enthusiasts from the editorial team have also prepared a large, colorful theme week for you in 2025 for the best genre in the world. This year it even has a name: the grind fest!

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What is the grind fest?

With the grind fest, we want to celebrate our and your enthusiasm for the MMORPG genre. How? With nostalgic anecdotes, well-researched analyses, exciting interviews, and entertaining streaming nights that will go live on MeinMMO from July 21 to July 27. Joining us: some MMORPG fans from the sister publications GameStar and GamePro.

Look forward to a journey through the long history of MMORPGs. Expect insights from Producer Naoki Yoshida about the relaunch of Final Fantasy XIV. And of course many personal insights and informative trivia nuggets as well. You can find the extensive program for the grind fest below.

Update from July 21 – 6:03 PM: The first day of the grind fest is over and the first 5 articles are live. You can find all the links here in the program. Tomorrow, we will get back to the loot!
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MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz and MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski discuss the current state of MMORPGs

What you can look forward to – the program for grind fest 2025

What we are planning for the MMORPG theme week in detail is revealed in the following program (please note that individual program points may shift at short notice or there may be additions – but we will update the overview daily and add the respective links as soon as an article goes live).

Monday – July 21, 2025:

Tuesday – July 22, 2025:

  • 08:00 AM – The story behind the catastrophic launch of Final Fantasy XIV and how Square Enix turned it around
  • 10:00 AM – The amazing history of Final Fantasy XIV from the producer’s perspective – Naoki Yoshida in an interview
  • 12:00 PM – WoW has forever changed my life, though I almost quit at level 35
  • 02:00 PM – A forgotten MMORPG about Monster Hunter was so absurdly hard that the toughest creatures in the wilds seemed like little poodles
  • From 06:00 PM – Streaming night with GameStar on Twitch – including quiz, the history of MMORPGs, and a very special guest

Wednesday – July 23, 2025:

  • 08:00 AM – This boss duo from WoW broke me, leading me to resign from guild and raid leadership
  • 10:00 AM – Flower pots in Final Fantasy XVI looked so stylish back then that they nearly ruined the whole game
  • 12:00 PM – How does the world’s most beautiful MMORPG look six months after release?
  • 02:00 PM – A 23-year-old MMORPG has the best class system ever and none have come close since
  • From 06:00 PM – Streaming night with GameStar on Twitch – including tier list, the current status quo of the genre, an emerging MMORPG trend from Asia, and there will be gameplay

Thursday – July 24, 2025:

  • 08:00 AM – Cozy games are the better MMORPGs and I almost believe it too
  • 10:00 AM – How a 28-year-old MMORPG from Germany shaped my life
  • 12:00 PM – For the greatest betrayal in the history of MMORPGs, a guild invested almost a year to topple a powerful organization
  • 02:00 PM – How I started with WoW and immediately stopped playing
  • 06:00 PM – An alliance of guilds almost defeated the hardest raid boss in MMORPG history, but Sony prevented it at the last moment

Friday – July 25, 2025:

  • 08:00 AM – 8 classic versions of popular MMORPGs that exude nostalgia from every pore
  • 10:00 AM – The fascination of MMORPGs: This is why fans spend several years of their lives in Azeroth, Eorzea, or Tamriel
  • 12:00 PM – One MMORPG introduced the very first mounts and it wasn’t WoW
  • 02:00 PM – 20 years of World of Warcraft – Why play the same MMORPG for two decades
  • 06:00 PM – The totally outdated Metin2 is still a successful MMORPG in 2025, especially in Germany – But why is that?

Saturday – July 26, 2025:

  • 08:00 AM – MMORPG Tier List 2025: 76 online role-playing games in the ranking
  • 10:00 AM – Amazon’s first MMORPG for Steam is considered a disappointment, but one thing was perfect
  • 12:00 PM – One MMORPG introduced a popular feature so early that it even holds a world record
  • 02:00 PM – One of the best WoW clones failed because it tried to cash in on revives

Sunday – July 27, 2025:

  • 08:00 AM – 9 love letters to MMORPGs that excite us about the genre
  • 10:00 AM – One of the best MMORPGs of all time does everything at the beginning to scare you off – but it’s worth sticking around!
  • No chance for WoW 2 – Why are sequels to MMORPGs so difficult?
  • Which announced MMORPG is the MeinMMO community most looking forward to? Evaluation of the survey
  • 04:00 PM – A shooter player forever changed how MMORPGs and other games are played on PC

Join us, it’s worth it!

So it’s even more worthwhile to regularly check back at MeinMMO in the coming week. And not just for MMORPG fans! Many of our articles are also aimed at gaming enthusiasts who simply want to learn more about the nearly 45-year history of one of the most exciting game genres there is.

By the way, MeinMMO has also had countless entertaining anecdotes, personal assessments, or informative news from the MMORPG genre in recent days and weeks. Here’s a small selection:

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Now it’s up to the MeinMMO community: How important is the MMORPG genre to you? Are you currently actively playing an online role-playing game? In which one have you spent the most playtime? Which upcoming MMORPG are you most looking forward to?

Or have your MMORPG times long passed and you now mainly play other genres? Let us know in the comments!

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“This is the best event of all time” – WoW players are more satisfied than ever

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

There have never been this many rewards for collectors in World of Warcraft. Many are excited – and are looking forward to finally being done.

Those who are currently playing World of Warcraft likely spend most of their time in outdated content – at least if they enjoy collecting mounts and transmog items. Because the acquisition of these rewards is currently drastically enhanced. Some even sing praises of the bonus and consider it the best event that World of Warcraft has ever had.

You can see the teaser for the next WoW patch here:

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WoW: The Alliance of the Space Traveler – Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh

What exactly does the event do? Currently, the buff “Collector’s Bounty” is active in World of Warcraft. This increases the drop chance of mounts in old content (before Dragonflight) by 5%. Additionally, the chance for transmog is also increased, as all bosses drop double the amount of loot.

Particularly enthusiastic is the player Kronicedge, who praises the event so much that it puts the 18 previous years in WoW into the shade for him. In the WoW subreddit he writes:

“I have been playing WoW since 2007. I have tried to collect many different mounts: Ashes of Al’ar, Onyxia, and so on. Because of this, I have not been able to focus completely on new content, as I am totally consumed by transmog and mount collecting with every single class since I was able to solo raids and transmog became a thing in 2011.

I say all this just because I made more progress in the last week than in the entire roughly 18 years I’ve been doing raids weekly. I am so incredibly happy and it feels like what I usually grind weekly or daily is finally gaining momentum. This is the best event in all the time I’ve been playing WoW and I just had to tell someone. I only need a few more pieces, then I will never have to visit a Classic or Burning Crusade raid again!”

Other players are also getting involved. They elevate the event a bit more with humorous comments like:

You even have a 50/50 chance of getting the mount of your choice. Either you get it, or you don’t. /s – Fragrant-Doctor8782

However, some are also overwhelmed by this abundance of rewards, as there is so much to do that WoW feels like work to some people.

Not only mount collectors, but also transmog fans are in heaven

In addition to the increased drop chance for mounts, the event has another bonus. Because all dungeons and raids before Dragonflight currently contain double the amount of loot – each boss drops much more items than usual. This allows for a significant expansion of the transmog collection of one’s own account, as you can collect transmog with all classes for a while now. Even if you collect some plate items as a mage, these are still unlocked for your own account.

This way, with addons like “All the Things” you can track very precisely whether you still need items from dungeons and raids – or literally already own every single item.

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The event will last a little more than two weeks, until July 29. If you still need mounts or transmog, you should take the time to do so – as it is still uncertain when this event will return. Most likely not before the end of the next expansion Midnight – and then housing is already coming.

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After the end of GameTwo, Simon starts a new format on YouTube and the community’s judgment is devastating

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

Right on time for the end of Game Two on ZDFneo, Simon Krätschmer is launching his new solo project on YouTube. We at MeinMMO took a look at it.

What kind of format is this? Simon Krätschmer, also known as “The Guy from GameOne and Rocket Beans”, released the pilot episode of his new project Game Mon on YouTube on July 11, 2025. He already hosted a gaming podcast under the same name in 2022.

Now, however, it exists as a video and lasts a whole hour. In episode 1, it’s about the legendary shooter franchise Doom, but exactly what it’s about is not so easy to say. Even after 15 minutes, it still feels somewhat like an intro, a series of gags without a clear thread. The reaction of the viewers is subdued.

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An hour of AI storm and something about Doom

What do the reactions look like? Disappointing. The video did rank quite high in YouTube’s “Trending” charts, currently sitting in 6th place, but out of nearly 50,000 viewers, only 1,700 left a thumbs up (as of: 07/13/25, 2:00 PM).

In the comments, there is a lot of criticism, especially regarding the excessive use of Artificial Intelligence. Already the intro is a series of AI clips, followed by a gag where the voice of Ingo Meß – the off-speaker of Game One and Game Two – calls out to not support AI productions, only to be promptly shot by Simon.

You can watch the final result here:

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Since this is a solo project and Simon apparently does everything alone according to the credits, it’s probably not too surprising that AI is used at times. Because producing a video in this style completely alone would not only be an incredible effort, but often isn’t worth it.

However, this does not change the fact that fans apparently struggle with the concept. One viewer states they gave up “after 2 minutes of AI crapfest.” Another asks whether Simon even recorded the video himself, or if that was also AI. One viewer states bluntly, “Normalization of AI-generated video rubbish, no thanks.”

Other points of criticism, such as the length of the video, the pacing, and the jokes not always landing, the community might forgive. One comment mentions that the first 10 reviews are often bad until one finds their own style.

But Simon is no rookie, and he already had a style that fans liked. According to another comment, you can’t really see much of his 25 years of experience in the gaming industry in the video.

Simon had already been criticized for the use of Artificial Intelligence in his “apology” video after his recent shitstorm. The excessive use of AI content in his new project also seems a bit like a stubborn response instead of seriously addressing the criticism, and is likely to upset viewers even more in this context.

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Several viewers are also upset about the timing. Because although Simon has repeatedly emphasized that he has been working on this project for months, the first episode came shortly after the TV end of Game Two. This seems somewhat disrespectful to some fans, and some would rather wait to see what the former colleagues will bring in the future: New Game Two team members report, excited about the future

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If you let Google Maps or Waze warn you of speed cameras, the risk of a penalty is twice as high

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

For drivers, navigation apps are essential these days. They securely guide you to your destination and also warn about installed speed cameras. However, a study now claims that the use of such apps leads to the opposite.

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What does the study claim? Independer is a Dutch insurance comparison site. The site conducted a study in 2024, concluding that 41% of all users of radar camera warning apps received at least one fine. This includes apps like Google Maps or Waze.

For comparison: During the same period, only 19% of all drivers who did not use such services had to pay a fine. Therefore, drivers without warning apps avoided fines nearly twice as often. Michel Ypma, an insurance expert at Independer, explains the reason for this.

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Drivers rely too much on radar detector apps

Why does usage lead to more fines? As Ypma explains, drivers are said to rely too heavily on their apps. With the assurance of being warned about a speed trap, drivers pay less attention to traffic. This leads to a false sense of security:

Users depend on the warnings so much that they lose focus. When the app doesn’t alert them, they mistakenly assume there are no speed cameras and drive faster.

As their attention is on the app, it is no longer on traffic. This leads to delayed reactions and potentially to fines. Missed information from the app is also said to be a reason. Drivers are inclined to speed up for the remainder of the journey if they seemingly receive no alerts.

What is the conclusion of the study? The study by Independer concludes that there should not be a complete abandonment of such apps. Rather, drivers need to change their behavior and become more attentive to avoid fines. After all, navigation apps are only a support and not a substitute for vigilance on the road.

Waze and Google Maps notify drivers when they are speeding and always display the current speed limit. Additionally, they alert both for mobile and fixed speed cameras.

Is the study representative? In the study, 1,000 Dutch drivers with a driver’s license were surveyed by the research institute Q&A. Care was taken to consider all age groups. Thus, the survey can be seen as representative. Although the survey only concerns the Netherlands, it can still be well applied to other countries like Germany.

However, Google Maps does not only warn you about speed cameras; a blue Z symbol has also been helping you avoid fines since January. You can find out more about this from our colleagues at GameStar.

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In another study conducted with drivers, it dealt with loyalty to one’s own car. According to it, owners of electric cars are said to not keep their vehicles as long as owners of gasoline cars: According to a study, electric car drivers buy a new car 4 times as often as gasoline drivers.

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One of the wickedest simulations is getting even better, breaking a new record on Steam 7 years after release

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

The bitterly charming colony simulation RimWorld is already one of the best games on Steam. Now, with a new expansion, it raises the bar even higher.

What game are we talking about? RimWorld is officially a sci-fi colony simulation and the best of its kind on Steam. Players must build a civilization on an alien planet while confronting various dangers of space.

However, what makes it special are the freedoms that RimWorld allows. Players report absolutely ridiculous stories on Steam, while MeinMMO demon Cortyn prefers to enslave children and have them work in mines.

With the latest expansion “Odyssey,” colonists have been able to build spaceships since July 11, 2025, and explore the universe with their flying base – and it’s being received very well.

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“1,000 out of 10, but you might want to expect only a 900 out of 10”

Here’s the current status of RimWorld: The new DLC has given the popular colony sim a significant boost, catapulting it into the top 15 most played games on Steam, where RimWorld stands alongside giants like Counter-Strike 2, Stardew Valley, GTA 5, and Palworld (via SteamDB).

With the release of Odyssey, the player count has doubled, from around 30,000 players in June to 68,000 on Friday. Now, over the weekend, RimWorld has even set a new all-time record with more than 85,000 concurrent players – which is something that every expansion has achieved so far.

But it’s not only a quantitative surge in players; the DLC also impresses qualitatively: it sits at 95% positive reviews just two days after release, and like the base game, it is “extremely positive.” Here too, players are already reporting absurd experiences:

I built a wooden spaceship, landed in a lava field, it caught fire, and everyone died.
I had a tribe that lived in peaceful harmony under a glacier.
On the first day I shot myself into space with a launch site I found. I died immediately.
I built a complete fishing colony on a river.
I explored a ruin and died from a bomb that chased me through 5 rooms.
I had a village in an eternally dark mushroom forest that was always high on shrooms.
A 30-foot tall insect ripped the face off my favorite colonist.

These are just a few of the thousands of stories I’ve experienced.
I would give Odyssey a modest 1,000 out of 10 because it perfectly fits my personal play style and lets me explore cool places. But I think you should keep your expectations in check and maybe only expect a 900 out of 10. Let me not overhype you.

Steam user MortalSmurph (product received for free)

Started with a Gravship.
Started above the North Pole. Spent the first 20 days trying to reach habitable land.
I had to kill two of my starting people so the third could survive.
He had a breakdown because he lost (and then ate) his friends, ran outside, and was killed by a polar bear.

100/10, would give Tynan [the developer, note] my money again.

Steam user Flöffddraig

In addition to spaceships, the DLC also includes new biomes, paired with a landmark system, as well as new animals, quests, weapons, traps, and enemies. However, so much content comes at a price, and so Odyssey costs €23.49.

If you don’t own the base game yet, you can still grab it at a reduced price of €25.59 until July 24 and save more if you buy the base game and DLCs together in a bundle.

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With 97% positive based on over 180,000 reviews, RimWorld belongs to the absolute top tier on Steam. Very few games reach this “God Tier” – we have presented you with 10 of them here on MeinMMO: Here are 10 games that reached the “God Tier” in reviews on Steam

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Twitch streamers face a tough survival challenge (in Joey Kelly’s garden)

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The former moderator Max Schradin and the streamer Maik alias Zarbex both broke through on Twitch last year. When they appear together, chaos and entertainment are guaranteed. Now they have fought for survival in a two-day continuous stream.

What kind of challenge was that? The popular duo Zarbex and Schradin is currently hosting a joint 45-hour stream where they fight for survival in the wilderness. The wilderness is the private forest on the estate of musician and survival expert Joey Kelly.

For the first day, the two have also set themselves a series of survival challenges, such as sourcing water, starting a fire, and building a shelter. Prior to that, there was a crash course from expert OttoBulletproof, clarifying the very important questions: Do strawberries grow in the forest? And how does one deal with the call of nature in the wild?

After the first night, the two were on their own – more or less.

Since 7 vs. Wild, the German Twitch is in a survival fever. Almost every major streamer has faced one challenge or another. Even Papaplatte has ventured into the wilderness – and that fits well, as challenges have always been part of his content:

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Twitch streamers survive 2 days in the forest

How did it go? On Friday, the first day, Zarbex and Schradin focused on the basics under the guidance of OttoBulletproof: filtering water, building a shelter, chopping wood, and sourcing food – the latter from the generously packed supply bag of the survival expert. In an emergency, they even had to try the edible firestarter and a bit of dog food.

The Twitch streamers somehow survived the night, despite intermittent wild boar panic. The next morning, it was time to say goodbye to OttoBulletproof, and the two began their self-imposed outdoor challenges.

After almost 4 hours, Zarbex and Schradin had only completed one challenge, but at least Zarbex had bravely traversed the difficult path across the yard to source water – this time even without smell, after the previously sourced water from a tarp had unfortunately failed the smell test. Along the way, they even got a can of bread passed to them.

Upon returning to camp, Schradin lay exhausted in the hammock, but at the prospect of Kölsch from Joey Kelly, their spirits lifted, and the Twitch streamer even got the fire roaring again. With a beer at the campfire, they celebrated their survival skills.

Currently, on Sunday around 12:00 PM, the stream has ended. Although the energy has noticeably dwindled after two days in the wilderness, they bravely held up.

Impressively, the stream averaged 20,000 viewers on the Twitch channel of Zarbex and nearly 6,500 on Schradin (via SullyGnome). Especially during such marathon streams, the average often drops, as there are usually very few viewers at night for many hours.

As Zarbex noted in the meantime, there were still 17,000 viewers present even at half-past 2 at night. The peak had almost 40,000 concurrent viewers across both channels.

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More survival content will also be featured in the new season of 7 vs. Wild, but without founder Fritz Meinecke. Fans have been speculating for some time that there are issues behind the scenes, and Meinecke has now spoken out about his departure: “An era is coming to an end” – Fritz Meinecke speaks one last time about 7 vs. Wild, citing the reason for his departure

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Player finds the best use for the USB port of the Switch 2, reminds the community of the good old Game Boy

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The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with some improved features. A player has now put together something from a modified component that helps him especially during the hot summer days.

What did the player discover? The previous Switch had a USB-C port on the bottom side, which allows you to plug in the charging cable, for example. The Switch 2 has added another port on the top, so you can use the new camera at the same time.

However, a player has discovered another practical feature: he plugged in a mini fan on the top that requires so little energy that the Switch can operate it. This way, the player can still charge the console from the bottom while keeping a cool head in the summer.

On Reddit, he shows himself on his balcony while holding his Switch 2 in the shade – with the fan on the top of the screen running. As he reveals in the comments, he did not notice that the battery of the Switch 2 would drain faster because of this. 

However, he hasn’t tested any graphically demanding game yet. So far, the fan is said to have only been used with Deltarune.

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Players transport Nintendo fans back to childhood

How do other players react? Many users are excited about the idea. The top commenter writes that he would actually expect Nintendo to offer such a device from the start. Others agree and contribute with puns like “The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Maker.”

User ChainingEnds also feels transported back to his childhood: “That reminds me of how I added a lamp to the Game Boy Color. I felt like a king because I could play at night. I’m not old, you are old.”

For the Game Boy Color and also some subsequent models, there were lamps with which you could illuminate the screen. The first Game Boy where you could adjust the brightness of the screen on the device was the Game Boy Advance SP from 2003.

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Another user also mentions the camera that could be attached to the Game Boy. With this, you could take photos in the real world, which were then conveniently printed with the Game Boy printer.

However, there is also a warning you should take seriously if you want to use the USB port of the Switch 2 for other devices. As a user explains, there may be voltage spikes with USB ports, which can cause the port to burn out.

Especially dangerous is the inrush current that the device requires shortly after turning it on. It may happen that the Switch 2 does not provide this power. This could lead to parts of the power supply burning out. The fan user thanks for the tip but believes that modern devices are better protected against such voltage spikes. But you can never be sure.

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So make sure not to connect any external devices to the Switch 2 that could potentially cause burning out. If you want to take a closer look at the official specifications of the Switch 2, you can do so on MeinMMO: Nintendo Switch 2: These are the official specifications

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The most popular race-class combo in WoW – and the one that only 0.0091% play

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Which race-class combo in World of Warcraft is actually the most popular? We looked it up – and the winner was kind of obvious.

In World of Warcraft, you have a wide selection of characters that you can play. While there are some restrictions – since not every race can choose every class – most combinations are possible now. However, some pairings are more common than others. We took a look at the statistics and reveal which race and class combination occurs most frequently in World of Warcraft.

At the same time, we also take a look at which race-class combo is so rare that you virtually never encounter such a character.

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Where do the data come from? The information comes from the website Data for Azeroth. While it doesn’t analyze all WoW accounts, it does evaluate a very large number, in the range of several hundred thousand. Therefore, the data is at least representative. We only included characters that have reached the maximum level (level 80).

Night Elf Druids dominate everything

The combination of Night Elves and Druids is in first place by a large margin. Night Elf Druids make up a whole 5.0% of all characters at the maximum level – by a significant distance.

This is hardly surprising. After all, Druids are basically the Night Elf class, offering not only a pretty aesthetic, catering to the fantasy of shapeshifting, but also potentially filling any role in a group.

Night Elves and Druids are simply the natural combination – and the first WoW cinematic likely contributed significantly to that becoming the norm.

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Night Elves dominate the list with their Druids.

In second place – also with little surprise – are Blood Elf Paladins at 4.1%, known primarily as Blood Knights in the lore. Blood Elves were the first race from the Horde that could become Paladins with The Burning Crusade. Blood Elves are also generally the most popular race in the Horde. Since Blood Elves were also the first “pretty” race in the Horde, it’s logical that many chose to become a Blood Elf Paladin. Additionally, Paladins are currently extremely popular.

Places 3 and 4 have both Demon Hunters, namely Blood Elf Demon Hunters (3.8%) and Night Elf Demon Hunters (3.6%). These values are also hardly surprising, as Demon Hunters are limited to these two races. For instance, anyone wanting to play a Demon Hunter in the Horde must choose Blood Elf – the same applies to the Alliance with the Night Elves.

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Night Elf Druids are far ahead of Human Paladins.

In 5th place are Human Paladins. Their popularity is also mainly rooted in the lore of Warcraft. Already in the strategy games Warcraft II and Warcraft III, Human Paladins were especially heroic characters that had a significant impact on the story. Heroes like Uther Lightbringer serve as role models for many players when creating their own character.

In 6th place are Dracthyr Evokers with 2.0%, who also have their place with little surprise. After all, Dracthyr are the only ones who can actually become Evokers, thus a fairly large percentage falls to them.

The gaps after that are significantly smaller. If you’re interested in the whole list, you can view it here on Data for Azeroth.

The rarest race-class combo in World of Warcraft

Now let’s take a look at the combinations that are the least common.

Note that we filtered this a bit. For example, we combined Pandaren (who have classes on both sides) so they have a slightly higher percentage. The same applies to Earthen, who are also available for both Horde and Alliance.

After this adjustment, the rarest race-class combination is: Highmountain Tauren Warlocks. Only 0.0091% of all characters chose this combination, making it extremely exclusive.

WoW Class Race Combos Least Favourite
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Minimally more common are Highmountain Tauren Mages at 0.0097% and Lightforged Draenei Rogues at 0.0109%.

Overall, most Highmountain Tauren characters can be found in very small percentages. So if you want to have a particularly exclusive combination that you don’t encounter often in Azeroth, you might want to consider Highmountain Tauren.

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The new version of Final Fantasy 14 is free, but now charges for a feature that every MMORPG has 

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The development team of Final Fantasy 14 Mobile released a new update that not all players appreciate. This means that a fundamental feature is now behind a paywall. The reason for this is only partially understandable for fans.

Which feature is now paid? On BiliBili, the developers announced that with the update on July 11, 2025, important features will be placed behind a paywall. These include:

  • The market boards
  • The trading between players
  • Use of the company chest

These features will be deactivated for all players immediately. Since the mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 is an MMORPG just like the main version, this is a significant restriction. After all, players rely on trading with others. However, there is a way to unlock the feature again.

How can one regain the feature? Players must top up at least 30 Yuan (about 3.58 Euro) to regain the features. However, the developers did not simply place the paywall in the game; they want to tackle a major problem with it.

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Bots flood the mobile version of the MMORPG

What is the problem? Since the release in June, there seem to be so many bots in the game that the developers must take action. With the paywall, the team hopes to combat black market activities. After all, every bot would then have to spend at least 3.58 Euro to pursue their activities.

Players will then need to buy various items in the in-game shop, such as outfits or mounts. 

The developers announce that further measures will be taken over time. In addition to the paywall for trading, another measure is now active: To reduce profits on the black market, the Gil (the in-game currency) obtained for completing main quests will be reduced.

Instead, there should be more Gil for activities that require a lot of playtime. Additionally, there will be more Gil for all players who have subscribed to a monthly plan. This way, bots are expected to receive less in-game currency.

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How is this received by players? Under a YouTube video by Mrhappy1227, the community is divided. Some can understand why the developers have taken this action. Others would have preferred alternative solutions, such as temporarily disabling the market boards.

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