Gamer wants to transport a famous gadget from Call of Duty on a plane, but airport security intervenes

A gamer packed his suitcase and took with him the legendary monkey bomb from Call of Duty. However, airport security in Boston did not find it very funny.

What kind of situation was that? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for the security of public transportation and is known for security checks at airports.

The official Facebook account of the TSA shared the story of a gamer on April 23, who brought an unusual souvenir on his travels: the passenger had a replica of the monkey bomb from Call of Duty in his luggage when he attempted to board his flight from Boston Logan International Airport.

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What kind of bomb is that? The monkey bomb is a gadget that players can use in various zombie modes of Call of Duty, including the current Black Ops 6. The bomb is made from a monkey toy (Jolly Chim) that is wound up and then claps with two cymbals. It makes a lot of noise when thrown and attracts zombies before exploding and destroying the attracted zombies. The passenger’s bomb is a replica, of course, without any real dynamite attached.

Passenger not allowed to take monkey bomb

This is how airport security reacted: The TSA did not allow the passenger to take the monkey bomb on the flight. In the Facebook post, the agency wrote:

“This monkey may collect points in the game, but in real life, you should only see the equipment on the equipment screen, not in your luggage. Replica weapons and explosives, no matter how cool or collectible they are, are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.”

Monkey bomb in luggage, source TSA via Facebook

So the passenger was prohibited from having the monkey bomb in his luggage during the flight because it was a replica of an explosive device. The German Aviation Security Act (LuftSiG) assesses it similarly:

“Carrying in carry-on luggage or possession of items that appear to be weapons, ammunition, or explosives based on their external form or labeling on aircraft and in the areas of the airside at airports is prohibited.” – (§ 11 Section 3 Aviation Security Act via gesetze-im-internet.de.)

In the comments of the post, many gamers show their disbelief at the TSA’s decision. The criticism is primarily that based on the Facebook post, it was recognized that this was a replica of an in-game item that obviously does not look like a real bomb, yet the passenger was not allowed to take the “toy”. The monkey bomb is such an effective weapon in the case of a zombie apocalypse and even helps with the most difficult tasks: Black Ops 6 Zombies: Here’s how to solve the Easter egg in Shattered Veil

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Pokémon GO: All Raid Hours and Legendary Bosses in May 2025

In May 2025, legendary bosses and raid hours will await you in Pokémon GO once again. We will show you which ones they are and when they take place.

Every month you can participate in various raids in Pokémon GO. If you succeed in battling the monster, you then have the chance to catch the defeated Pokémon. For many trainers, especially the 5-star and Mega raids are interesting.

Also in May 2025, there will be legendary bosses, Mega raids, and raid hours again. We will show you which ones they are and when they take place in our overview.

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Raid Hours in May 2025 in Pokémon GO

When do raid hours take place? The so-called raid hours take place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO. During this time, you will find a Pokémon in a majority of the gyms from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and can challenge it.

The following raid hours will take place in May 2025 in Pokémon GO. Bosses that you can also receive as Shiny are marked with a *.

DateRaid Boss
May 7Kapu-Kime*
May 14Selfe* (Asia and Pacific),
Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India),
Tobutz* (America, Greenland)
May 21Selfe* (Asia and Pacific),
Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India),
Tobutz* (America, Greenland)
May 28Kapu-Toro*

Note that during the raid hours on May 14 and 21, you can only catch Vesprit in Europe. If you want to challenge the other monsters, you need to be invited by trainers from the corresponding regions via remote raid.

All Raid Bosses and Mega Raids in May 2025

PeriodRaid Boss
May 1 – 125-star raids with Kapu-Kime*
Counter guide for Kapu-Kime
May 1 – 12Mega raids with Mega-Hundemon*
Counter guide for Mega-Hundemon
May 10 – 11Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*
Counter guide for Regirock
May 12 – 215-star raids with Selfe* (Asia and Pacific),
Vesprit* (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India),
Tobutz* (America, Greenland)
Counter guide for Selfe
Counter guide for Vesprit
Counter guide for Tobutz
May 12 – 25Mega raids with Mega-Garados*
Counter guide for Mega-Garados
May 17 – 18Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*
May 24 – 25Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*
May 25 – June 35-star raids with Kapu-Toro*
Counter guide for Kapu-Toro
May 25 – June 3Mega raids with Mega-Altaria*
Counter guide for Mega-Altaria
May 31 – June 1Crypto 5-star raids with Crypto-Regirock*

What special features are there in May? If you are looking to strengthen your raid teams, then you may not be very satisfied in May. While there are solid attackers like Kapu-Toro, Mega-Hundemon, and Mega-Garados, all three monsters are not among the top attackers in Pokémon GO.

If you are a collector, then the three legendary monsters Selfe, Vesprit, and Tobutz might be interesting, especially if you have not obtained them in the past. However, keep in mind that you need to be invited by trainers in raids who are in the corresponding regions for Selfe and Tobutz, as you will not encounter both monsters in Europe.

Not only raids await you in the coming month in Pokémon GO. There will also be plenty of events that will bring you various content. If you want to know when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Someone has already mastered Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Switch 2 before the console even released

The Japanese speedrunner “Ikaboze” had the opportunity to test the Switch 2 during an event in Tokyo. He used his 20-minute slot to quickly defeat Ganon in Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

What kind of player is he? Ikaboze is a Japanese speedrunner dedicated to the Zelda series. At a Nintendo event in Tokyo, he had the chance to try out Breath of the Wild on the Switch 2. The professional made the most of his 20-minute slot by completing the game.

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Trailer for the open-world game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Player drops equipment, runs straight to the boss

How did he do it? Ikaboze selected from a series of predefined save files and started with a save that let him begin right in front of Hyrule Castle. Before getting started, the player first said goodbye to a large portion of Link’s equipment.

After that, Ikaboze climbed the castle and initiated the final battle against Ganon in just over 2 minutes. Overall, the player needed less than half of his allocated time: after about 7 minutes, he defeated the boss and was rewarded with the credits.

While this is not a complete playthrough, it likely wouldn’t have been feasible within the 20-minute time slot. Currently, the record for Breath of the Wild on Speedrun.com stands at 22 minutes and 58 seconds, about 3 minutes more than Ikaboze had available.

In speedrunning, it often comes down to just a few seconds – beating the record by a full 3 minutes while also competing under less-than-ideal conditions at a convention is almost impossible. However, this also highlights just how impressive the player’s performance is.

Here you can watch the run in the original Japanese audio:

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When the Switch 2 launches in June, Japanese players like Ikaboze will have a choice between two versions of the console. A survey shows a clear favorite. You can find out more about this here on MeinMMO: In Japan, there are two models of the Switch 2, but less than 3% want our version

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WoW Addons Sequence – All Releases at a Glance

World of Warcraft (WoW) is regularly supplied with new expansions. We show you the order of all addons of the game in an overview with the release years.

This is what expansions bring: The expansions bring new content to World of Warcraft and change the level cap. If you own the base game, you just need to buy the latest addon to access its content as well as the content of the older ones.

Release overview of the addons:

  1. WoW “Vanilla” (2004) – The base game
    • WoW Classic (2019)
  2. WoW: The Burning Crusade (2007)
    • The Burning Crusade Classic (2021)
  3. WoW: Wrath of the Lich King (2008)
    • Wrath of the Lich King Classic (2022)
  4. WoW: Cataclysm (2010)
  5. WoW: Mists of Pandaria (2012)
    • Mists of Pandaria Classic (2025)
  6. WoW: Warlords of Draenor (2014)
  7. WoW: Legion (2016)
  8. WoW: Battle for Azeroth (2018)
  9. WoW: Shadowlands (2020)
  10. WoW: Dragonflight (2022)
  11. WoW: The War Within (August 26, 2024)
  12. WoW: Midnight (March 3, 2026)

We show you in the overview which new content and changes the addons brought.

Update from December 4, 2025: We have structurally adjusted the article slightly and added information about WoW Midnight.
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The Burning Crusade

WoW-Burning-Crusade-Box

Release: January 15, 2007

Content:

  • New max level 70
  • New races: Blood Elves (Horde), Draenei (Alliance)
  • New world: Outland
  • New profession: Jewelcrafting
  • Additional content: Flying mounts, Arena (PvP), Dungeon Finder, Guild Bank

Wrath of the Lich King

WoW-Wrath-of-the-Lich-King-Box

Release: November 13, 2008

Content:

  • New max level 80
  • New race: Death Knights
  • New world: Northrend
  • New profession: Inscription
  • Additional content: Achievements, Siege Weapons, Dungeon Finder Cross-Realm

Cataclysm

WoW-Cataclysm-Box

Release: December 7, 2010

Content:

  • New max level 85
  • New races: Goblins (Horde), Worgen (Alliance)
  • New world: Areas before “The Burning Crusade” reworked
  • New profession: Archaeology
  • Additional content: Transmog System, Void Storage, Raid Browser, Darkmoon Island

What you need to know about Cataclysm Classic

Mists of Pandaria

WoW-Mists-of-Pandaria-Box-2

Release: September 25, 2012

Content:

  • New max level 90
  • New races: Pandaren, New class: Monk
  • New world: Pandaria
  • New profession: None
  • Additional content: Pet battles, Challenge Modes for dungeons, account-wide usable items, cross-realm, Battle Tag, scenarios, combat guild, flex raids

Warlords of Draenor

WoW-Warlords-of-Draenor-Box

Release: November 13, 2014

Content:

  • New max level 100
  • New races: None, but visual overhaul of all classes before Cataclysm
  • New world: Draenor
  • New profession: None
  • Additional content: Shipyard, Garrison, Mythic dungeons, WoW Token, bonus events on the map, adventure guide

Legion

WoW-Legion-Box

Release: August 30, 2016

Content:

  • New max level 110
  • New races: None, but new class Demon Hunter
  • New world: The Broken Isles
  • New profession: None
  • Additional content: Artifact weapons, Class Halls, World Quests, Overhauls for legendary items, Transmog and PvP progress

Battle for Azeroth

WoW-Battle-for-Azeroth-Box

Release: August 14, 2018

Content:

  • New max level 120
  • New races: Highmountain Tauren (Horde), Nightborne (Horde), Mag’har Orcs (Horde), Zandalari Trolls (Horde), Void Elves (Alliance), Lightforged Draenei (Alliance), Dark Iron Dwarves (Alliance), Kul Tirans (Alliance)
  • New world: Kul Tiras, Zandalar
  • New profession: None
  • Additional content: Warfronts, Heart of Azeroth, plunder of uncharted islands, communities

Shadowlands

WoW-Shadowlands-Box

Release: November 24, 2020

Content:

  • New max level 60
  • New races: None. But revised visual customizations.
  • New world: Shadowlands
  • New profession: None
  • Additional content: “Endless” dungeons (Torghast), Covenant, revised leveling phase, new character customizations, new starting zone (Isle of Exile) for new players

Dragonflight

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Release: November 29, 2022

Content:

  • New max level 70
  • New races: New race “Dracthyr” with the class “Evoker”.
  • New world: The Dragon Isles
  • New profession: Existing profession system will be extensively revised, with profession gear and new tools.
  • Additional content: Dragon riding as a new feature, new talent system, new user interface

Everything you need to know about the release of WoW Dragonflight, you will find here on MeinMMO. We show you guides, news, and opinions about the content of World of Warcraft.

The War Within

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Release: August 26, 2024

Content:

  • New max level 80
  • Hero talents for all specializations
  • New world: Khaz Algar
  • Depths as new solo endgame content
  • New race: Earthen
  • Beginning of the World Soul campaign
  • Warband as account-wide unlocking of all content
  • Transmog can be unlocked with any character in the collection – even if the character cannot wear a specific armor
  • Solo queue for rated battlegrounds

Midnight

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Release: March 3, 2026

Content:

  • New max level 90
  • New specialization for Demon Hunters: Devourer
  • Set in Quel’Thalas – the north of the Eastern Kingdoms
  • New allied race: The Haranir
  • New hunting system for more objectives in the open world
  • Housing allows each player to buy a dwelling and decorate it

Those who pre-order Midnight will already receive early access to the new housing feature of the expansion and since the release of Patch 11.2.7, fans can get started with their own house. You can buy a dwelling and decorate it as you like. All other new content of Midnight will only be unlocked with the release on March 3, 2026.

Fans do not have to wait long for Midnight, and through the beta they also get a little taste of what to expect at release. Anyone who is still undecided about purchasing Midnight and needs more information can take a look at our release overview: WoW Midnight: Release, Raids, Early Access – Everything about the next expansion

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Pokémon GO introduces a new Pokémon, but if you’re unlucky, you might have to search for a long time

With the start of a current event in Pokémon GO, you can hunt for a new monster. The community fears that it may take ages to evolve this one.

Which Pokémon is it about? Since the start of the “Sweet Discoveries” event, you have the opportunity to catch Knapfel in the game. You can find apples on the map and click them, which can yield the monster itself, a sweet apple, or a sour apple.

Knapfel has two evolutions, Drapfel and Schlapfel, that you can perform. For each evolution, you need one Knapfel, 200 candies of the Pokémon, and either 20 sweet or sour apples. However, the mechanics of the evolutions are currently causing quite a bit of frustration in the community.

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“This should take about 54 years”

What is the problem? The apples that appear on the map are quite rare. You can increase the spawn rate by using a moss lure module. However, even with the help of the item, the spawn rate seems to be very low for many trainers. Additionally, other grass monsters can also appear when you click an apple.

If you have caught Knapfel and need more candies for the evolution, you can take Knapfel as a buddy to earn extra candies while walking. Since you only receive one candy for every 5 km, it can take some time to collect the necessary candies.

You should therefore try to catch every Knapfel you can, preferably with regular or silver Nanab berries, to receive extra candies when catching.

The next problem the community sees is the number of items required for the evolutions. Here, you have no way to increase the amount. You can only collect the apples on the map and hope to receive the apple you need, as well as speculate that you might receive another apple while catching a Knapfel.

If you want to obtain both evolutions of Knapfel, you should also consider using moss lure modules to increase the chance of getting the apples.

What does the community say about it? Under a post on Reddit titled “This should take about 54 years”, which has received over 3,100 upvotes so far, various trainers are expressing their opinions on the subject.

While some trainers report that they have had little trouble collecting Knapfel and apples, there are mostly more critical voices. Some of the comments include:

  • “Wow, I thought the apples were an evolution item that you need one of, like all the other evolution items,” writes nefhithiel.
  • “Yeah, they definitely want us to spend real money on lures,” thinks castillo_482.
  • “My second moss lure module is 3/4 through and I have found a total of 3 apples….. All from the first lure module…..,” notes trainer discOHsteve.
  • “Apples can spawn other grass Pokémon. That’s absolute nonsense,” comments Professional_Donut20.
  • “Cool, another part of the game that I’ll never use lmao.”

What experiences have you had so far? Have you been lucky with the apples or have you not discovered them at all? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

May is just around the corner, and with the new month, there are also some events in the game waiting for you with new content. If you want to know what they are in advance, we have the perfect overview for you: all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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In a country, so many stressed-out Gen Z students are failing that universities must take action

Many students drop out of their studies due to financial pressure. As a result, some universities are investing in financial education. And this is already paying off for the students.

A college education can cost a lot of money depending on the country. In particular, in the USA, high student loans are often taken out to finance education.

However, these very financial reasons exert such strong psychological pressure on students that they abandon their studies. Experts are now calling for universities to offer support to students to help them manage their financial problems. This was reported by the English magazine Fortune.com.

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Universities invest millions in the financial education of their students

What is the problem? 8 out of 10 students report that financial issues affect their mental health, and finances are the main reason why around 42 million students have left universities (via upcea.edu). On average, students in the USA take on debts of about 32,000 US dollars to be able to study.

What are universities doing about it? To tackle the high dropout rates, several universities are currently investing millions of US dollars in the financial education of their students. And initial results show that these projects are very successful.

What are the results? The Indiana University (IU) is used as an example. Since 2012, they have focused on prioritizing financial education: They aim to teach students how to handle financial resources.

The result: Student borrowing has decreased by 13% over the past ten years. This corresponds to savings of nearly 73 million dollars, even though tuition fees for domestic students have risen by almost the same percentage. Furthermore, while 44% of graduates still have student loan debt after graduation, the total amount they borrow has decreased by 5.2%.

Other universities are also considering similar steps. In recent years, institutions such as the University of Maryland, the University of North Carolina, and Washington University in St. Louis have also announced multimillion-dollar investments in financial education.

The topic of finance is a major taboo among young people

What is the fundamental problem? Experts criticize that children are not taught how to manage money in school. For example, Adam Nash, the former CEO of Wealthfront, explains to the English-language magazine Fortune that the topic of finance rarely occurs in schools, but should probably be taught to everyone in middle or high school:

I think it is wrong to send children into the world without understanding the basics of personal finance.

Additionally, especially young people of Generation Z are very reluctant to talk about financial problems. A recent study by Intuit found that Generation Z would rather talk about politics, sex, or infertility than financial topics such as debt, salaries, or bad investments. Money remains a taboo subject for many in Generation Z.

Essentially, saving is not a big topic for Gen Z, as they consider saving pointless and do not set aside emergency reserves. Among Generation Z, “doomed spending” is particularly trendy.

During the corona pandemic, many young people were confined and bought their quality of life with loans. This is now negatively impacting their situation, according to experts reporting on the current problems: Experts believe that Generation Z is struggling because they spent a lot of money at the wrong moment

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Player finds a rare item in Path of Exile 2 after 73 hours, which even fans with 1,500 hours haven’t seen yet

Path of Exile 2 offers a massive number of items that fans can find. Some of them are rarer than others. Now, a player has found one of the probably rarest items, and even veterans are astonished.

Which item is this about? It is the Mirror of Kalandra, one of the probably rarest items from Path of Exile 1 & 2. There is a good reason why this item is so rare – it can duplicate any item, including: Orbs, weapons & armor, materials, and much more.

Usually, the mirror, when it drops, is used to duplicate the best God-Rolls. When used, the item is consumed. A player has now managed to obtain the item after 73 hours of gameplay and reports on their find.

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Item is so rare that fans don’t even know it

What do fans say about the find? The player terrorbalded reports on Reddit about their find. They invested 73 hours of gameplay and obtained the mirror just 5 minutes after the drop of a Divine Orb. Fans celebrate the find and joke about its rarity. Among them are also players who see the item for the first time and did not know what it could do until today. The following voices can be heard:

  • “I think it’s great that you obviously didn’t feel comfortable taking the screenshot before you picked it up AND stored it safely.” – PapaBurgundaddy
  • “The cartel is already tracking your location, pack up and move, lol” – Effective-Bother-671
  • “I think this is the first mirror drop post I’ve seen in this subreddit since 0.2 came out.” – tddahl
  • “I have so much bad luck that I don’t even know what the mirror does, lol” – Lancehardwood14
  • “And you will most likely never see a mirror drop. I have 1,500 hours in PoE 1 and 2 combined. I have never seen a drop.” – radoss72
  • “1,500 hours? […] I have never seen a mirror drop, 5k hours here.” – Rumiraj

Anyone clicking through the comments will quickly realize how rare the mirror is, and rightly so. Such an item has true power and can be especially valuable for players who want to perfect their build.

How much is a Mirror of Kalandra sold for? Since the item is very rare and players usually hold on to their find rather than selling it, there are few to no trade posts on Path of Exile 2. Only one is available, and it is listed for 3,000 Divine Orbs – but it is not in the league.

Even in the current league, drops of Divine Orbs are rare. If one wants to obtain 3,000, they would either have to trade for a long time or farm even longer. For many, the Mirror of Kalandra will remain a dream, unless GGG changes their drop rates. Good that Patch 0.2.0g is coming soon: Path of Exile 2 will soon bring more loot into the game, but the community does not find that sufficient

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An essential system from the MMORPG Elder Scrolls, which you have had to pay for so far, will soon be free

When the chapter Gold Road introduced the new glyph crafting system to The Elder Scrolls Online, the criticism was significant. The idea that players should pay extra to create new abilities was particularly unpopular with many gamers. More than a year later, the developers are changing exactly that.

What has Zenimax announced? Via Steam, the developers of The Elder Scrolls Online explain that the glyph crafting system introduced with the chapter Gold Road last year will soon become part of the base game. Specifically, they state:

  • The glyph crafting will be available for free in the base game, for anyone who claims the feature in the Crown Store when the associated Golden Task launches in mid-July!
  • If you miss the associated Golden Task, you can still claim the glyph crafting for free from the Crown Store, as this change is permanent.
  • There will be a short window between the release of Update 46 and the transition of the chapter Gold Road into the “ESO Plus” subscription and the Crown Store from June to July, during which you won’t be able to buy or access glyph crafting unless you already own it.

The announcement trailer for the chapter Gold Road of Elder Scrolls Online:

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The Elder Scrolls Online – Gold Road in the announcement trailer

Preparation for the Seasons of the Worm Cult

What can I do with glyph crafting? This feature allows you to customize abilities from various skill lines to meet your own needs. There were over 4,000 combinations available at launch for the eleven new skills. Four components can be individually customized:

  • Grimoire: The basic concept of your ability. Is the spell an AoE? A targeted attack? A damage-over-time spell?
  • Focus Script: Determines the fundamental type of the spell. Does the spell cause damage? Does it heal? Does it have additional effects, like pulling enemies?
  • Effect Script: Determines an additional effect. So a healing spell can become a heal-over-time.
  • Affix Script: Grants another, additional effect, usually smaller than the previous one. For example, a slight speed boost or some damage reduction for affected allied targets.

Unfortunately, anyone who wants to use glyph crafting and the associated new skills must purchase the chapter Gold Road. Since customizable skills create more options for combat and thus a potential advantage, many players have criticized this as blatant Pay2Win.

Why is Zenimax changing this a year later? MeinMMO was able to talk to Creative Director Rich Lambert about this accusation last year, and his statement at the time was:

Every time. As soon as we release a new class with a chapter, some people complain that it is Pay2Win. We don’t see it that way because the abilities that come with new classes or now with glyph crafting are not really noticeably more powerful than the abilities you can alternatively access.

They are just new and therefore interesting, and some abilities have cool effects. However, our PvP is so skill-based that a less experienced player with the best possible setup of gear and skills will never win against a hardcore PvP veteran. […] Our job is, of course, to ensure that we do not introduce new abilities into the game that are overly powerful.

So, the fact that glyph crafting will become part of the base game in July is likely not related to the Pay2Win criticism. However, the Seasons of the Worm Cult will start in the summer, bringing with them the new subclasses as a free update.

These allow you to freely combine all skill lines of all classes. The system will be unlocked once you reach level 50 with a character. From then on, you will have access to all class skill lines you have already unlocked on your account. Only one of the chosen skill lines must still belong to your original class.

The design and balancing of such a system should be much easier if developers can assume that all players have access to both the subclasses AND the glyph crafting. Or what do you think? You can find more details about the first ESO season here: The MMORPG Elder Scrolls will soon have 3,000 classes

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An actress from Season 2 of One Piece demonstrates with 5 answers that she is the perfect Nico Robin

Lera Abova will take on the role of Miss Bloody Sunday aka Nico Robin in the 2nd season of the Netflix series of One Piece. In an interview, she demonstrates with her answers that she is perfectly suited for this role.

What was she asked? Lera Abova had to answer some questions that other actors also had to, including the actors of Captain Smoker and Miss Valentine. The questions were uploaded on the platform X, among others. However, Abova answered some questions so well that she seemed just like the real Nico Robin.

  • The most impressive set for her was Mister 0’s office, who is Nico Robin’s boss.
  • Nico Robin is confident in herself, and that’s why Abova also answers that she finds herself the most impressive. Here she also revealed that she finds the character of Wapol the most interesting – there will be a scene with both of them that didn’t exist in the original.
  • Of course, Abova wants to take her own outfit home. She reveals that everyone wanted her coat, boots, and wig.

The last three answers from the interview clearly show that Abova has engaged with her character. She gives Nico Robin a piece of advice whose outcome we already know from the anime and manga.

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Lera Abova gives Nico Robin from One Piece a piece of advice

What is this advice? Abova is asked what advice she would give to Nico Robin if she could meet her. The actress replies:

Don’t see the worst in people. You don’t have to hate people just because they hated you. I just hope she finds her peace.

What Abova means is that Nico Robin was hunted since her childhood. She comes from Ohara, an island full of archaeologists that was destroyed by the World Government. Nico Robin is one of the few survivors of the incident, which is why a bounty was placed on her.

Since then, Nico Robin developed a hatred for people because she was hunted since her childhood. As we already know from the anime and manga, Nico Robin later heeds Abova’s advice. She befriends the Straw Hat Pirates, sheds her hatred of people, and gains new friends.

This shows how well Abova knows her character. Also, when asked what she learned during filming, she gives a fitting answer. It’s not about the One Piece as a treasure, but about the adventure and the people you meet.

In addition, Abova will miss her colleagues the most. This suggests that there is a good chemistry among the actors, which hopefully will be evident in the final release on Netflix. Here you can learn more about season 2: One Piece Season 2: Release, Cast, and Trailer for the Netflix Series

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The survival MMO Dune showcases its epic story in the trailer, and with a bit of luck, you might soon be able to test it for free on Steam

Before the ambitious survival MMO Dune: Awakening launches in June 2025, tens of thousands of players will have the opportunity to experience the first 20 hours of the game for free.

What’s in the beta? From May 9 to May 12, 2025, you have the chance to participate in a large beta for the survival MMO Dune: Awakening. Participants will gain access to the first 20 hours of the game, which is expected to cover a large part of Act 1 of the story.

In line with this, Funcom released a new story trailer on YouTube that gives you a glimpse of the game events. You can watch it right here:

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Dune: Awakening fuels the hype with a new story trailer

This is how you can participate: A chance for beta access is available for those who add the game to their wishlist and request access through the Steam page. Additionally, tens of thousands of beta codes will be awarded during a global stream on May 10, 2025.

The “Global Dune: Awakening LAN Party” will start here at 9:00 PM and can be followed on the Funcom Twitch channel.

The stream will be broadcast live from the PAX East gaming expo in Boston, USA, as well as from London. In addition to the chance for a code, you can expect players playing the game on-site, discussions with the developers, and an exciting competition between content creators (via Dune Awakening).

Unlike previous betas, this weekend is not under NDA. So if you don’t manage to secure access, you can at least look forward to new information from other players or watch streams of the game on platforms like Twitch.

However, from the previous tests, we at least know that the fight for survival in Dune: Awakening will be tough. Water is a scarce resource on the desert planet Arrakis – but gamers have already found a creative solution: Players kill 100 cute desert mice in the new survival game Dune, even outraging the developers

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A face of German gaming is in financial trouble, lashes out at fans, reacts sharply to criticism

Many German gamers are likely to have grown up with Simon Krätschmer and GameOne, or later with the Rocket Beans. Recently, the 46-year-old faced a lot of criticism due to a video about his tax debts. Now he speaks out, but his ironic handling of the situation is making many viewers even angrier.

What was all the fuss about? Simon Krätschmer reached out to his fans on YouTube in early April with a “Real Talk”. In it, he reported on his high tax debts, how much they burden him – and asked his community for support.

However, many viewers were outraged by the video, especially since the 46-year-old also talked about his “good years” when he earned 300,000 euros per year. The sentiment was: a rich influencer is begging his fans who have much less money than he does.

On X, formerly Twitter, Krätschmer wrote that it was all not meant that way and temporarily deactivated his account. On April 25, 2025, he returned with a new video.

A video or stream can indeed end careers, as this CEO had to find out:

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Krätschmer parades through the city in an elephant costume

How did he react now? The video is not a statement in which Krätschmer reflects on his behavior and shares his perspective on things. Instead, it is a music video titled “Finally Relevant.”

In it, the 46-year-old walks through the city dressed as an elephant while a female voice sings about shitstorms and angry mobs. There are lines like “You are the scandal of the week, keeping the algorithm young. Your name in the trends, no one knows anymore why.”

You can watch the result here:

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Community says: Victim role instead of self-reflection

This is how it is being discussed: The video is not well received by the viewers. Many would have preferred if Krätschmer had properly engaged with the criticism. Instead, the impression now is that he is mocking the supposedly exaggerated outrage and sees no real wrongdoing on his part.

In the comments on YouTube, one user notes: “This is a prime example of narcissism. Instead of apologizing or distancing himself, he adopts the victim role” by @hoboken6820. In a thread in the Rocket Beans subreddit, there are 150 mostly critical comments:

  • Klappspartan: “Oh man. It’s always strange how much he feels sorry for himself. Always the misunderstood victim.”
  • Sn0wler: “I would have just liked a serious response to the criticism and not such a super funny, ironic prank video that trivializes the whole issue and completely evades the applicable (at least partially) criticism. This is just a really dumb video.”
  • spadePerfect: “This is embarrassing… and sad. For him, Game-One-sketch-level seems to be the highest of feelings when it comes to problem-solving.”

The negative reaction is worsened by the fact that a AI seems to have been used for the song instead of a real musician. This can be noticed, for example, by the pronunciation of “shitstorm”. It is also suspicious that no artist is credited.

Many viewers are fundamentally critical of the use of AI, or at least would have preferred that the video had been properly declared as such. A user on Reddit states: “So, if he had at least made the effort to sing a real song, I could have found something charming about it, but as it is, it just feels strange […] .”

However, there are also fans who celebrate the video and the song. They see it as a funny way to deal with criticism and praise Krätschmer for this idea. In addition, they wish the moderator all the best and hope that he does not take the whole fuss too much to heart.

Tax debts are indeed an ongoing topic among influencers. Especially when young people with little experience suddenly earn a lot of money on YouTube or Twitch, it is all too easy to forget to set something aside for taxes. This is precisely what streamer Trymacs warns against and threatens Twitch colleagues like LetsHugo with consequences if they make unreasonable mistakes.

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Here are 5 inconspicuous spells in Dungeons & Dragons that are much stronger than they seem

Dungeons & Dragons offers a gigantic range of various spells. It’s no wonder that some of them are often overlooked during selection. However, some are much stronger than they initially appear. We show you a selection.

How were the spells selected? We have selected 5 spells for you that, due to their unassuming description, slip under the radar and are often neglected in the selection. When used correctly, they are incredibly powerful – especially considering their level or effort.

We have limited ourselves to spells from the 5th Edition, considering the rules of 2024. In addition, we have ensured to represent a broad field of different spells so that every player and game master can find something suitable.

For our list, we decided against a direct ranking since the power of a spell depends on too many factors to make good comparisons. A spell can be powerful because it deals a lot of damage or because it can manipulate the world around it to a great extent – or simply because a player uses it cleverly at the right moment.

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What types of spells are there? In Dungeons & Dragons, there are hundreds of different spells from which you can choose for your characters. On one hand, there are cantrips, which do not cost a spell slot when cast. They may not be particularly strong, but are often very useful.

If you want to cast more powerful spells, you can choose from spells of various levels ranging from level 1 to level 9, each costing a corresponding spell slot. The rule is: the higher the level, the more powerful the spell. Also, not every class can learn every spell.

The spells each belong to one of the 8 schools of magic:

  • Abjuration (Bannzauber)
  • Conjuration (Beschwörungszauber)
  • Evocation (Hervorrufungsmagie)
  • Illusion (Illusionsmagie)
  • Necromancy (Nekromantie)
  • Transmutation (Verwandlungsmagie)
  • Enchantment (Verzauberungsmagie)
  • Divination (Erkenntniszauber)
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Dungeons & Dragons – Trailer for the original adaptation of the popular game from 2000

Slow

  • Spell level: Level 3
  • Available classes: Sorcerer, Wizard, Bard
  • Casting time: 1 action
  • Range/Area: 120 feet (40-foot cube)
  • Duration: 1 minute (10 rounds)
  • Damage/Effect: Control
  • School of magic: Transmutation
  • Attack/Saving throw: Wisdom saving throw
  • Components: V, S, M (a drop of molasses)
  • Spell at DnD Beyond

For some reason, “Slow” is less popular than its counterpart “Haste” (via DnD Beyond). However, when applied correctly, it is at least as useful and powerful. While Haste enhances individual targets by providing certain advantages and an additional action, Slow can be cast on multiple targets at once.

You can slow down up to 6 creatures within a 40-foot cube if they fail their necessary Wisdom saving throw. This halves their speed and gives them -2 to their Armor Class, as well as disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.

Additionally, each affected creature can only take one action or bonus action, and can only attack once, even if more than one attack would normally be possible with an action. Reactions are also not possible.

Furthermore, spellcasters face the issue that there is a 25% chance that spells with somatic components will fail, as they are too slow to cast them. At the end of each turn, affected targets can roll again to end their condition on a success.

Especially with large groups of enemies, you can gain significant advantages with a comparatively small spell slot – especially when many opponents are standing close together. You can not only drive your enemies to madness but also use the situation to your advantage – for example, to mow them down or to escape.

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Players feared that the new season of Diablo 4 would be really lame, now they are happy about the nerfs

The new boss powers in Season 8 of Diablo 4 performed too strongly on the test server – and many fans were worried that this could ruin the season. Now Blizzard is nerfing the skills at the start of the season – and players are happy.

What was the criticism? On the PTR, the new boss powers, which represent the season mechanics, were simply way too strong. Players and experts feared that these new powers would dominate the meta builds and overshadow other play styles. Blizzard took the feedback seriously and has significantly dialed it back now.

In the YouTube livestream, game designer Charles Dunn explained on the evening of April 24, 2025, that the boss powers dominated so strongly that essentially all damage came from these skills. They are meant to be strong and noticeable – but not replace the entire build.

What will be nerfed? A look at the patch notes for patch 2.2.0 – the update that brings Season 8 into the game – shows: Blizzard is nerfing several of the new powers. Specifically, this affects among other things:

  • Duriel’s construction: The damage you deal to your opponents when burrowing through the ground while escaping is reduced from 200% to 100%.
  • Belial’s eye rays: The damage reduction from drinking a healing potion is reduced from 75% to 50%. On top of that, you deal 438% damage with the eye rays instead of 1,750%.
  • Andariel’s flame skull: The burn damage decreases from 1,200% to 450%.
  • Varshan’s life steal: You deal a life-sucking ray to the enemy closest to you that causes 700% corruption damage and restores 15% of your maximum health. Previously, the corruption damage was at 1,200%, and health restoration at 10%.

In the video, you will learn everything about the new bosses and the boss powers in Season 8:

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Diablo 4 Shows Updates for Bosses and the New Boss Powers in Season 8

“Exactly what people asked for”

How are the nerfs received? In a Reddit thread, the community discusses the changes – and the sentiment is quite positive. Many found the powers on the test server far too overpowering and are now pleased with the adjustments. heartbroken_nerd writes: “It’s exactly what people asked for, and Blizzard delivers. I’m glad about that.”

Many feared that the boss powers would make up the entire builds. Onegamerboi writes: “This was necessary. Otherwise, the best build for every class would just have become a boss power build.” And Woozletania states: “They had to do this, or else it would become the season where only boss powers matter.”

Others point out that there are also some buffs. Mephistos_bane84 praises that Blizzard has even made sensible adjustments to some powers. And Muted_Meal1702 notes that the spirit-born could now benefit significantly from Ashava’s poison breath – because the damage of this ability was ramped up from 400% to 1,200% according to the patch notes.

But Blizzard is not only intervening with the boss powers. The developers also want to manage overbearing builds in Diablo 4 differently in the future. The plan: nerfs and balance changes should no longer only come midway through the season but much faster.

In addition to the new boss powers, the system of how you summon the hideout bosses and get their coveted items is also changing in Season 8 of Diablo 4. Because in the future, you can simply summon bosses without immediately wasting valuable materials – but will need the materials to claim their loot. You can learn more about this here: In Diablo 4, it will soon be easier to summon bosses, but harder to get their loot.

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EA FC 25 Tactics Codes after the Patch: Pro shows strong formation with instructions in overview

After the major gameplay patch in EA FC 25, many players are looking for a strong tactic. One of the world’s best professionals reveals his formation. On MeinMMO, we have recreated the formation for you so that you can easily adopt it with the new tactic codes.

Update from January 24 (1:00 PM): We have updated the article with a new tactic. Especially after the major gameplay patch, this formation seems promising.

What kind of pro is this? Yuval Blizovsky is an Israeli eSports athlete who is ranked 29th in the world according to EA Sports. He has qualified for the Play-Ins of the FC Pro Open, a preliminary round for the finals of the World Championships.

After his last game, the pro showed his successful formation. We have recreated it for you and will share the tactic code.

What are tactic codes? These are a newly introduced feature in FC 25 that should simplify adopting other tactics. With the tactic codes, you can easily copy the formations and roles with their focuses from a foreign formation and import them into your Ultimate Team.

Where do you enter the tactic code? Select your team and press the left analog stick to choose team actions. Open team management and press right once to enter a tactic code.

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EA SPORTS FC 25 | Official Deep Dive into Gameplay

The tactic code for the pro formation: j#pDC43qtgz

What kind of formation is this? The tactic code leads you to one of the most played formations in EA FC 25, the 4-2-1-3. To implement the formation perfectly, you need:

  • 1 goalkeeper (GK) with the player role GK-Pro
  • 2 full-backs (LB/RB) with the player roles full-back
  • 2 center-backs (CB) with the player roles defensive pro
  • 2 central defensive midfielders (CDM) with the player roles shielding
  • 1 central attacking midfielder with the player role motor
  • 2 wingers (LW/RW) with the player roles inside forward pro
  • 1 striker (ST) with the player role target man pro

What characterizes this formation? The 4-2-1-3 offers the perfect balance between strong offensive play and compact defense.

In attack, your 3 strikers in the front line and the CAM behind create danger. The wingers like to cut in from the sides through their player roles, allowing your CAM to provide passes to the goal. Your striker stays central and serves as a target for passes but also tries to exploit any gaps that open up.

The defensive compactness is ensured by the 2 CDMs in front of the back line, keeping the center tight. The 4-man line remains closely positioned at the same height. For a bit more offensive power, you can involve one of your full-backs or one of the defensive midfielders in the attack when in possession of the ball, either by manually sending them with L1/LB or executing a one-two pass (L1+X/LB+A).

These play styles are useful for the positions:

  • LW/RW: Acceleration, Sprint Speed, Finesse Shot, First Touch, 1 or 2 passing play styles
  • ST: Finesse Shot, Power Shot, Anchored, Acceleration, Sprint Speed, First Touch
  • CAM: Key Pass, First Touch, Technique, Tiki-Taka, Through Pass, Anchored
  • CDM: Shield, Anticipation, Interception, Tiki-Taka, Long Pass, Through Pass, Anchored, Ruthless
  • CB: Shield, Anticipation, Block, Interception, Aerial, Physicality, 1 or 2 passing play styles
  • LB/RB: Ruthless, Physicality, Interception, Anticipation, Hard Pass, Long Pass, Through Pass, Sprint Speed, Acceleration

At this point, the original article continues with 3 more tactic codes dating from the early days of FC 25.

3 more tactic codes for the start

We present you 3 tactics from content creator BeneCR7x. Additionally, we provide some notes on the following questions:

  • When should you play the tactic?
  • What characterizes the tactic?
  • What does the tactic look like in your possession?

Important! In EA FC 25, the new FC-IQ technology has replaced the instructions and work rates known from FC 24 and past FIFA titles. In FC 25, you determine how your players move off the ball by assigning player roles.

MeinMMO author Thomas Dummer was impressed with how the new role functions in his match report of FC 25: After 30 matches in FC 25, I feel like a master coach because my players move like world stars.

4-4-2 Tactic (balanced)

This is the tactic code to copy: X4wdtc@fh1r

When should you play this tactic? As a starting formation when you begin a new game and as long as the score is tied.

What characterizes the 4-4-2 tactic? The 4-4-2 is one of the most balanced formations. Defensively, you play with 2 four-man lines. Offensively, you are very variable with individual instructions, and you can create danger with 2 strikers and 2 wingers.

This is what BeneCR7x’s 4-4-2 looks like with the ball:

FC 25 4-4-2 tactic by BeneCR7x with ball

On the left side, you try to combine through the wing. Your left ST and left CM provide you with additional passing options. The left attack side is designed to keep the pitch as wide as possible, with the offensive wide player taking the role of “winger.”

On the right, your RM acts as a third striker and moves inward during attacks towards your right ST. This way, at least 3 players are in the opponent’s penalty area during your attacks, creating danger.

4-5-1 Tactic (defensive)

This is the tactic code to copy: JAiZw%qPTFd

When should you play this tactic? When you are leading and want to manage the score, your opponent is applying pressure, and you need to clear a lot of long balls from the danger zone.

What characterizes the 4-5-1 tactic? The 4-5-1 is a bit more defensive than the 4-4-2. The withdrawn striker, who acts here as an attacking midfielder, should provide you with one more passing option.

This is what BeneCR7x’s 4-5-1 tactic looks like with the ball:

FC 25 4-4-1-1 tactic by BeneCR7x with ball

Don’t let the image confuse you. Since the CAM is given the role of “wide playmaker,” he supports the side where the ball is located. He moves all over the pitch to create passing options and also helps defensively.

Defensively, you are set up with a tight back four that focuses solely on defending. Your midfield also helps you defend your goal.

Small tip: Since you are forced to make many long balls, you should rely on tall players with good heading ability for the ST and RM/LM.

4-2-4 Tactic (very offensive)

This is the tactic code to copy: ?NWitTPGYgi

When should you play this tactic? When you are behind and need to score a goal.

What characterizes the 4-2-4 tactic? The tactic impresses with concentrated offensive power. With 4 players in the front line, you are very present in attack due to their sheer numbers. At the back, however, you are usually quite open.

This is what BeneCR7x’s 4-2-4 tactic looks like with the ball:

FC 25 4-2-4 tactic by BeneCR7x with ball

Your 4-man attacking line is supported by the additional CM and his role as “motor” and focus “attack.” The opponent’s penalty area will be besieged by numerous players. This is meant to create chaos in the opponent’s defense.

What else should you pay attention to? When selecting your players, make sure they can at least perform the roles. BeneCR7x states that you don’t necessarily have to ensure that players have a “+” or “++” next to their player role. If you’re not familiar with the new player roles or the plus signs and their meanings, you can get an overview on MeinMMO: EA FC 25: What does the plus mean on my player?

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Finding Fusium Ore – The Best Locations

Fusium is a very rare ore in Monster Hunter Wilds. MeinMMO shows you where you can find the ore and what requirements you need to meet.

What is Fusium? Fusium (in English: Fucium) is a very rare ore that you need for high-quality weapons and equipment. You can only mine Fusium once you have reached a high hunter rank. You achieve the rank after successfully completing the first three acts of the main story and seeing the credits.

MeinMMO explains to you where you can find Fusium and how to mine it efficiently.

Update from April 28, 2025: The article has been reviewed and structurally adjusted.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Listen to the Field Expert Alma

Finding Fusium: The Best Locations

Here you can find Fusium: You can only find Fusium in the resource nodes in the ruins of Wyveria. Additionally, you must have reached a high hunter rank to mine Fusium. However, please note that there is no absolute guarantee you will find Fusium in the resource node.

The best locations:

  • (Ruins of Wyveria) Area 1: Leave the village of Sild directly to the south, and you will reach the mining site.
  • (Ruins of Wyveria) Area 5: Right at 5, you will find an occurrence; otherwise, there are two more nodes a bit further east near the water.
  • (Ruins of Wyveria) Area 8: Go from 8 north; you will also find two more mining nodes that you can use.

For Fusium, like for other ores, you do not need special mining tools or a pickaxe. Stand next to the occurrence and press the displayed button to collect the material. Resource nodes take about 15 minutes to regenerate so that you can mine them again.

Alternatively, you can spend 300 guild points and sleep in your tent to restore the resource nodes directly.

More about Monster Hunter Wilds: Monster Hunter Wilds kicks off on PC, Xbox, and PS5. Everyone approaches games differently, and we like to play with guides. If you’re similar, you can find here a collection of all the important guides for Monster Hunter Wilds on MeinMMO: Monster Hunter Wilds: All guides, beginner tips, and information at a glance

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EA FC 25: Ligue 1 TOTS and 2 more Team of the Season available for a limited time in Ultimate Team – All players and ratings

The Team of the Season (TOTS) has started with the first TOTS from Ligue 1, the Arkema Premier League, and Eredivisie in EA FC 25 . On MeinMMO, you can see all players and their upgrades for Ultimate Team.

What is TOTS? The Team of the Season is one of the most exciting events in EA FC. The best players of the season receive really strong upgrades, making them the most coveted cards in Ultimate Team.

Which players are in the Ligue 1 TOTS? There are 22 players in the official Ligue 1 TOTS.

Below you will see all players with their new ratings and associated clubs.

  • Ousmane Dembélé (97) – ST, CAM, RF, RM from Paris Saint-Germain
  • João Neves (96) – Paris Saint-Germain
  • Barcola (96) – LF, LM, RM from Paris Saint-Germain
  • Pacho (95) – CB from Paris Saint-Germain
  • Cherki (95) – RM, RF, LF, CAM from Olympique Lyon
  • Nuno Mendes (95) – LB, CB from Paris Saint-Germain
  • Vitinha (95) – CM, CDM from Paris Saint-Germain
  • Alexsandro (94) – CB from OSC Lille
  • Guessand (94) – RF, RM, LF, ST from OGC Nice
  • Rulli (94) – GK from Olympique Marseille
  • Tolisso (94) – CM, CDM, CAM from Olympique Lyon
  • Clauss (93) – RB, RM from OGC Nice
  • Marquinhos (93) – CB from Paris Saint-Germain
  • Rabiot (93) – CAM, CM, CDM from Olympique Marseille
  • David (93) – ST, CAM from OSC Lille
  • Andrey Santos (92) – CM, CDM from RC Strasbourg
  • Højbjerg (92) – CM, CDM from Olympique Marseille
  • Akliouche (92) – RM, RF, CAM from AS Monaco
  • Zakaria (91) – CDM, CM from AS Monaco
  • Biereth (95) – ST from AS Monaco
  • Bentaleb (94) – CM, CDM from OSC Lille
  • Blas (91) – RF, RM, CAM from Stade Rennes
EA FC 25 Ligue 1 TOTS Overview

The player with the highest rating is Ousmane Dembélé from Paris Saint-Germain, whom we already suspected as one of the 3 best cards for the first TOTS.

Paris Saint-Germain also fields the most TOTS from Ligue 1 with 7 professionals. With Biereth, Bentaleb, and Blas, 3 TOTS highlights have mixed in, reaching the team due to special moments.

Are there more Ligue 1 TOTS? Yes, in the objectives and as Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), you can expect further TOTS as Honorable Mentions from Ligue 1:

  • in the SBCs:
    • Doué (95) – LM, LF, CAM, CM from Paris Saint-Germain
    • Emegha (93) – ST from RC Strasbourg
  • in objectives under the task category “TOTS: Honorable Mentions”:
    • Laborde (89) – RF, RM, ST from OGC Nice
    • Davitashvilli (90) – LF, LM, RM from AS Saint-Étienne

But not only the professionals from the Ligue 1 TOTS can be played from now on. The best women from the French Arkema Premier League and the best players from the Eredivisie have also received TOTS upgrades.

You can find the players and ratings after the video.

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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team

Arkema Premier League TOTS – All Players and Ratings

What does the Arkema Premier League TOTS look like? 14 women also receive strong upgrades and can keep up with the improvements of the men:

  • Horan (97) – CAM, CM from Olympique Lyon
  • Mateo (96) – ST, CAM, RF, RM from FC Paris
  • Chawinga (96) – LF, LM, ST from Olympique Lyon
  • Renard (95) – CB from Olympique Lyon
  • Dumornay (95) – ST, CM from Olympique Lyon
  • Karchaoui (95) – LM, LF, LB from Paris Saint-Germain
  • Gilles (94) – CB from Olympique Lyon
  • Svava (94) – LB from Olympique Lyon
  • Geyoro (93) – CM, CAM, CDM from Paris Saint-Germain
  • Bussy (92) – LM, LF, RM from FC Paris
  • Nnadozie (91) – GK from FC Paris
  • Majri (95) – LF, LM, CM from Olympique Lyon
  • Uffren (93) – CDM, CM from FC Nantes
  • Onumonu (92) – ST, LF from HSC Montpellier
EA FC 25 Arkema Premier League TOTS Overview

The player with the highest rating is Lindsey Horan from Olympique Lyon. Just like in the Ligue 1 TOTS, three TOTS highlights, Majri, Uffren, and Onumonu, have made their way among the regular TOTS cards.

Unlike the men, Olympique Lyon dominates the Arkema Premier League TOTS with 6 players.

Are there more Arkema Premier League TOTS? Yes, in the objectives and as Squad Building Challenges, you can obtain further TOTS from the Arkema Premier League as Honorable Mentions.

  • in the SBCs:
    • Bacha (94) – LB, LF from Olympique Lyon
    • Marozsán (87) – CM, CAM from Olympique Lyon
  • in objectives under the task category “TOTS-Ligue-1-Flash-Rush”:
    • Carpenter (92) – RB from Olympique Lyon

Eredivisie TOTS – All Players and Ratings

As the 3rd TOTS, the Team of the Season from the Dutch Eredivisie has been released. Here you can also draw from a pool of 14 players:

  • Steijn (96) – CAM, CM from FC Twente
  • Lang (95) – LF, LM, CAM from PSV Eindhoven
  • Boscagli (95) – CB from PSV Eindhoven
  • Antman (94) – RF, RM, CAM, ST from Go Ahead Eagles
  • Taylor (94) – CM, CDM from Ajax Amsterdam
  • Hancko (93) – CB, LB from Feyenoord Rotterdam
  • Sutalo (93) – CB from Ajax Amsterdam
  • De Jong (93) – ST from PSV Eindhoven
  • Pasveer (92) – GK from Ajax Amsterdam
  • Hato (91) – LB, CB from Ajax Amsterdam
  • Tillman (91) – CAM, CM, LF from PSV Eindhoven
  • Engels (92) – LF, LM, RM, ST from Heracles Almelo
  • Parrott (91) – ST, RF from AZ Alkmaar
  • Maikuma (90) – RB from AZ Alkmaar
EA FC 25 Eredivisie TOTS Overview

With Sem Steijn, the only player from FC Twente leads the TOTS as the strongest professional. Ajax Amsterdam and PSV Eindhoven are represented by 4 players each.

Engels, Parrott, and Makuma are the 3 TOTS highlights of the Eredivisie.

Are there more Eredivisie TOTS? No, so far there are only the 14 players from the packs. In the coming days, more players may be released as a Squad Building Challenge or as an Objective in the goals.

How long are the TOTS in packs? The first TOTS week with Ligue 1 runs from April 25 to May 2, 2025 (7:00 PM). After that, the next TOTS professionals will be released. You can find all dates in our schedule for Team of the Season on MeinMMO.

How strong are the TOTS upgrades? All players benefit from enormous improvements in their ratings. Furthermore, all players receive at least 3 golden PlayStyles. The strongest players even get 4 PlayStyle+.

Additionally, TOTS cards have new player roles, weak foot abilities and/or special movements, new silver PlayStyles, and in some cases even new positions. In the new Premium Pass, you can find additional TOTS players. All information about the paid Season Pass can be found on MeinMMO.

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Diablo 4 Season 7: Everything about Start, End and the Content

Season 7 in Diablo 4 started on January 21 and brought new content to the game. What the season mechanics are and which content is coming to the game, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

In the last “Campfire Chat” livestream, the developers of Diablo 4 provided insights into the content of the new Season 7. Below, we summarize all the important information for you and will regularly update them.

Season 7: Release Date, End, and Patch Notes

When does Season 7 start? Diablo 4 Season 7 started on January 21, 2025. The update was available at 6:00 PM and is about 9 GB on PC. The new season itself started at 7:00 PM.

When does Season 7 end? Season 7 ends on April 29, 2025. After that, Season 8 in Diablo 4 starts.

Is there a PTR for Season 7? The PTR (Public Test Realm) ran from December 3 to December 10, 2024. There you could test all new content that Blizzard showed in the livestream from day one. Unlike before, this time seasonal content was also available.

Are there patch notes for Season 7? Blizzard provided the new patch notes for Season 7 with all changes after the PTR on Thursday, January 16, 2025, after the YouTube livestream. We summarize the contents of the patch notes for the PTR patch 2.1.0 in Diablo 4 here.

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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer

Season 7: Theme, Features, and New Uniques

What is the theme of Season 7? The theme of Season 7 is “Season of Witchcraft”. The focus is on the new powers of witchcraft and the occult gems.

An overview of the new contents in Season 7 of Diablo 4. Source: Blizzard

What’s in Season 7? In the “Campfire Chat” livestream, the developers talked about the seasonal content and some “quality of life” changes in Diablo 4:

  • Season Mechanics: The powers of witchcraft essentially represent the mechanics in Season 7. You learn witchcraft by collecting seasonal reputation through completing corresponding tasks for the “Whispering Tree” and defeating “Headrotted” enemies. You receive and improve the powers at a witch circle altar by the “Whispering Tree”.
    • The powers of witchcraft remind of the Witch Doctor from Diablo 3 in terms of individual skills. With the Piranhado skill, for example, you summon a “Piranhado” that pulls enemies in and deals damage. And “Vengeful Spirit” spawns a servant that draws damage to itself and deals shadow damage.
  • New seasonal enemies, the “Headrotted”: There are specific bounty tasks for the “Whispering Tree” that relate to the special enemies, but also boss variants of them. If you defeat the bosses, you will receive their heads, which you can exchange for the seasonal occult gems. You have better chances of getting the heads at higher torment levels and with a Whisper’s potion. Killing the “Headrotted” also gives you “Restless Rot”.
  • Occult Gems: The occult gems are seasonal, socketable items that you get at the “Whispering Tree”. For this, you need, among other things, the heads of the “Headrotted”, and gem fragments. The gems grant you additional affixes and enhance the powers of witchcraft. Each occult gem provides you with 160 armor and 8% resistance to all types of damage.
  • New Reputation System: In Season 7 there will be another reputation system where you will receive items, materials, and finally a “Magnificent Spark” for crafting Mythic Uniques. You earn reputation by completing Whisper tasks. At specific reputation levels, you unlock new witch powers.
  • “Quality of Life” Changes: The layout of the area at the “Whispering Tree” will be revamped, traders will be added, and the waypoint will be moved so that players can reach the tree faster. Additionally, there will be “Ravens of the Tree” on the map where you can drop off your gifts so you do not always have to go to the tree. On top of that, you will get new reward boxes with “empowered” items there.

Season 7: Best Classes and Builds

Which class is the best in Season 7? As of now (January 20, 2025), it seems that Necromancers and Druids are the classes with the strongest builds by far. However, how the changes will affect the release of the season remains to be seen. In our tier list, you get an insight into the strongest builds in the endgame of Diablo 4, including an explanation of what makes the builds so good: Diablo 4 Season 7 Tier List: The Best Builds in Endgame

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EA FC 25: New Rivals Rewards for TOTS – All Rewards and Release

IEA FC 25 the Division Rivals promise stronger rewards with guaranteed TOTS for the Team of the Season. What rewards are available and when you can collect them each week, you can read here.

What is Division Rivals? In the Rivals, you compete with your Ultimate Team against other players in a league system. This can even be done cooperatively with a friend.

This is how Division Rivals work

In Division Rivals, you work your way through a kind of rewards ladder, which is divided into different divisions. These divisions, in turn, offer different ranks that you must achieve.

  • The higher your division and your rank within that division, the better the rewards.

To climb the ranks, you simply need to accumulate victories. If you win, you earn 3 points and if you draw, you get 1 point, which is finally new in EA FC 25. There are no points for a loss.

Checkpoints are the exception. These are points on the ladder marked with small flags. Once you reach one of these points, you cannot fall below it. However, if you lose too often, you can drop back down.

At the end of the weekly competition, your rank is reset, and you have to work your way up again in your division.

How do you get rewards? The more victories you earn, the further you rise through the divisions and receive increasingly better rewards. Depending on your points earned each week, you get:

  • a weekly bonus for 15 points
  • a bonus upgrade for 30 points

The 3-point rule applies, meaning you get 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. Also, you earn points for each Division Rivals game to qualify for the Weekend League, so you can compete in the Champions Finals for new TOTS rewards.

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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for Ultimate Team

All Rivals rewards for TOTS at a glance

What rewards can I choose? In FC 25, the rewards for Division Rivals have changed so that there are no more different options from which you can choose.

If you reach a certain rank, you receive a fixed reward.

Division 10

Weekly Bonus:

  • 1 86+-player (untradeable)

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 1 75+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 3,500 coins

Division 9

Weekly Bonus:

  • 1 82+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 3,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 1 premium gold pack
  • 2 83+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 6,000 coins

Division 8

Weekly Bonus:

  • 3 premium gold packs
  • 1 83+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 4,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 1 item choice 1-of-3-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 2 83+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 max-93-TOTS-guarantee-pack
  • 2 prime gold players packs
  • 8,500 coins

Division 7

Weekly Bonus:

  • 1 item choice 1-of-3-84+-rare-gold-player
  • 1 83+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 83+-x5-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 prime gold players pack
  • 6,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 3 item choice 1-of-4-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 2 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 prime gold players pack
  • 1 max-93-TOTS-guarantee-pack
  • 12,500 coins

Division 6

Weekly Bonus:

  • 2 item choice 1-of-3-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 prime gold players pack
  • 1 83+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 83+-x5-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 9,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 3 item choice 1-of-4-85+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 2 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 max-93-TOTS-guarantee-pack
  • 1 prime gold players pack
  • 17,500 coins

Division 5

Weekly Bonus:

  • 2 item choice 1-of-4-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 83+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 84+-x5-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 2 prime gold players packs
  • 12,500 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 3 item choice 1-of-4-85+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 86+-x2-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 1 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 rare players pack
  • 1 any TOTS guarantee pack
  • 25,000 coins

Division 4

Weekly Bonus:

  • 2 item choice 1-of-4-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 85+-x5-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 1 rare players pack
  • 15,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 3 item choice 1-of-4-85+-rare-gold-players
  • 1 item choice 1-of-3-86+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 86+-x5-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 2 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 1 rare players pack
  • 1 any TOTS guarantee pack
  • 40,000 coins

Division 3

Weekly Bonus:

  • 2 item choice 1-of-4-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 1 85+-x5-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 rare players pack
  • 1 max-93-TOTS-guarantee-pack
  • 20,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 2 item choice 1-of-3-86+-rare-gold-players
  • any TOTS player choice
  • 1 86+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 2 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 2 rare players packs
  • 50,000 coins

Division 2

Weekly Bonus

  • 1 item choice 1-of-4-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 1 rare players pack
  • 1 any TOTS guarantee pack
  • 2 86+-x3-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 20,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 2 item choice 1-of-3-87+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 item choice 1-of-4-86+-rare-gold-players
  • any TOTS player choice
  • 1 86+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 2 85+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 1 rare players pack
  • 60,000 coins

Division 1

Weekly Bonus

  • 1 item choice 1-of-4-84+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 rare mega pack
  • 1 86+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 any TOTS guarantee pack
  • 1 84+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 25,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade:

  • 2 item choice 1-of-3-87+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 item choice 1-of-4-86+-rare-gold-players
  • any TOTS player choice (1 of 5)
  • 1 87+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 85+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 1 rare mega pack
  • 60,000 coins

Elite Division

Weekly Bonus

  • 2 item choice 1-of-4-85+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 1 rare mega pack
  • 1 86+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 any TOTS guarantee pack
  • 1 85+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 35,000 coins

Bonus Upgrade

  • 3 item choice 1-of-3-888+-rare-gold-players (untradeable)
  • 3 item choice 1-of-3-87+-rare-gold-players
  • any TOTS player choice (1 of 5)
  • 1 rare mega pack
  • 1 87+-x10-rare-gold-players-pack (untradeable)
  • 1 86+-x20-rare-gold-players-pack
  • 75,000 coins

EA FC 25: When do the Division Rivals Rewards arrive?

The Division Rivals rewards arrive at this time: The Division Rivals rewards in EA FC 25 will still arrive at 9:00 AM every Thursday as usual. This is when the time to earn victories for the week ends.

Where do you collect the rewards? Your rewards await you in the Division Rivals menu. If you have secured rewards, you can collect them there with a click on the menu. Afterwards, you need to confirm with another click that you have received the rewards.

EA FC 25: Collect Rivals Rewards in Web App and Companion App

What you should note: To collect the rewards in the Web or Companion App you have to go to the “Competitions” section and collect the Division Rivals rewards there.

Also, all players will drop down several divisions at the end of a “season” in Ultimate Team. If you are having trouble progressing in Rivals, perhaps changing your formation is advisable. Here you can find 3 strong pro formations to start in Ultimate Team.

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Avengers: Doomsday is such a big secret that even the actors do not know what is going on

The actor Lewis Pullman plays Sentry in the upcoming Marvel-movie Thunderbolts. He spoke about what happens to his character after the film ends.

What did he reveal? Like other Marvel characters, the Thunderbolts will appear in other Marvel movies. The actor playing Sentry was recently asked what happens to his character after Thunderbolts*. However, he is just as lost – or at least pretends to be.

Pullman revealed to GamesRadar+ that he is excited because he does not know what will happen to his character. It has already been confirmed that he will be part of Avengers: Doomsday. The movie is set to be released on May 1, 2026, exactly one year after the theatrical release of Thunderbolts*.

As Pullman revealed, that is all he knows. It feels to him like a new door opening:

I am so excited because I somehow had to prepare for the possibility that this could be a one-time thing. It’s like breaking open a whole new room and saying: Oh my God, my house has actually gotten bigger, and now I have to think about what to do with this room.

He does not know what Avengers: Doomsday has in store for his character. When asked what happens to Sentry, Pullman simply replied: “I have no idea. I would love to tell them.”

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In the trailer for Thunderbolts, Marvel showcases its own ‘Suicide Squad’

Sentry’s actor has no idea what to expect

How are the actors for Avengers: Doomsday treated? A big secret is being kept around the new Marvel movie. The actors of Thunderbolts* do not even know if their co-stars have been on the set of Avengers: Doomsday and have been acting there.

It might even be the case that they have to lie to each other and cannot reveal whether they have already been on set. This way, the actors cannot exchange information about the plot of Avengers: Doomsday, preventing leaks in advance.

David Harbour, another member of the Thunderbolts, explained:

I kind of knew I would be participating, but I didn’t know that anyone else would be participating; I have no story, I have no script or anything like that.

David Harbour via GamesRadar+

What exactly are the Thunderbolts? Thunderbolts* is said to be the counterpart to the Suicide Squad from the DC Universe. The Marvel movie is about the anti-hero team of the same name, which includes characters such as Red Guardian and also Sentry.

Each of the anti-heroes has a different quirk. Sentry suffers from mental issues and develops another personality with The Void, which wants to harm people. The two personalities are unaware of each other for a long time but play against each other. This is dangerous because he is more powerful than Thor and Hulk combined.

What is currently known about Avengers: Doomsday? In the movie, several Marvel groups like the Avengers and Thunderbolts must join forces to face Doctor Doom. He is played by none other than Robert Downey Jr., the actor of Iron Man.

A sequel has also been confirmed with Secret Wars. It is set to premiere on May 7, 2027. More information about the film, including the full cast, can be found on MeinMMO: Avengers: Doomsday – Everything about the cast, trailer, and release – All about the upcoming Marvel movie

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Here are the 5 strongest shadow warriors of Jin-Woo in Solo Leveling

In the anime Solo Leveling, the main character Jin-Woo receives the ability to bring defeated enemies back to life and have them fight as shadows at his side. Each of them plays a special role in his army – whether as melee fighters, mages, tanks, or even as mounts.

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How were the shadow warriors selected? The selection only refers to the shadows introduced so far in the Solo Leveling anime in Seasons 1 and 2 – regardless of later developments in the Manhwa or Light Novel. 

The 5 shadow warriors presented here stand out due to their combat power and their presence in the storyline. Other shadows, such as nameless warriors or mages, usually serve only as mass summons with no individual significance.

Beru

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Solo Leveling: Trailer for Season 2 Arise from the Shadow

Who is that? Beru was the ant king and the final boss of the “Jeju Island” arc. In the anime, he appears towards the end of Season 2, as the Hunter Association tries to stop the invasion of the magical ants on Jeju Island. Years earlier, a gate had burst there that originally held back the monsters. Since then, the freely roaming creatures pose a serious threat to humanity.

Beru defeated even S-rank hunters with alarming ease, bringing humanity to the brink of disaster. Had Jin-Woo not appeared in time, the mission would have inevitably failed.

Why is he so strong? As king of the magical ants, he combined raw power, extreme speed, and deadly precision. He also has poison abilities and wings for aerial combat, allowing him a versatile fighting style. 

After his rebirth as a shadow, he not only retained his enormous strength but also evolved: he masters human speech, thinks strategically, and shows a deep-seated sense of loyalty to Jin-Woo.

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