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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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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.
Attention, the following contains a spoiler from the One Piece manga and anime. If you only know the Netflix series and do not want to read the spoiler, skip to the paragraph of our further article suggestions.
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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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:
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:
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:
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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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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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
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
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
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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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.
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.
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.
The new witch powers in Season 7 of Diablo 4.Occult gems in Season 7 of Diablo 4.
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.
Class Quest: You can permanently unlock the class quest if you have already completed it with a character of that class. For this, you need to log in with the character once (seasonal characters are also possible) and unlock it for the entire account afterwards. Therefore, you do not need to go through the quest line again – but you can if you want.
“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.
The new reputation system in Season 7.3 new runes in Diablo 4.The “Raven of the Tree” for dropping off Whisper tasks.
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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In EA 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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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Attention, Spoiler: We delve into the events of Season 1 and 2 from the Solo Leveling anime.
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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In EA FC 25 you can earn strong rewards for your Ultimate Team through Squad Battles. We show you all the revised rewards for TOTS and clarify when you will receive the rewards.
These are Squad Battles: Squad Battles are a mode within Ultimate Team. Here you play against the CPU – so not against real opponents, like in Division Rivals.
You can challenge different teams that are sometimes stronger and sometimes weaker. There are also teams with strong, but also with really bad chemistry. Those are easier to defeat.
How do I get Squad Battles rewards? You need to play matches and earn Squad Battles points that will move you up the leaderboard. Victories bring in many more points than a defeat. If your victory is particularly dominant (5 goals scored, few goals conceded, high pass accuracy, and a lot of possession), you get extra points.
You can also choose the difficulty. The higher the difficulty, the more points a match can bring.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
FC 25: Squad Battles – Rewards and Time for TOTS
When do the Squad Battles rewards come in EA FC 25? In FC 25, the Squad Battles rewards come on Sundays at 10:00 AM. However, expect a slight delay until 10:05 AM.
This time also marks the start of the new competition in Squad Battles. The leaderboard is reset, and you can start collecting points from scratch again.
All Squad Battles Rewards in EA FC 25
These are the rewards: Here you will find all rewards by rank at a glance.
Squad Battles – Bronze
Bronze 3: Premium Gold Loan Pack (untradeable)
Bronze 2: 3 75-83 Rare Gold Player Packs (untradeable)
Silver 1: 1 Max. 93 Major/Minor TOTS Pack, 2 Rare Gold Packs, 2 Mega Packs, 1,000 Coins
Squad Battles – Gold
Gold 3: 1 Major/Minor TOTS Item Choice (1 out of 3), 1 75+-x5 Rare Gold Players Pack, 1 Mega Pack, 3,000 Coins
Gold 2: 1 Major/Minor TOTS Item Choice (1 out of 3), 1 75+-x5 Rare Gold Players Pack, 1 Rare Mega Pack, 7,000 Coins
Gold 1: 1 Major/Minor TOTS Item Choice (1 out of 3), 2 75+-x5 Rare Gold Players Packs, 1 Rare Mega Pack, 1 84+-x2 Rare Gold Player Pack, 9,000 Coins
Squad Battles – Elite
Elite 3: 1 Major/Minor TOTS Item Choice (1 out of 4), 1 Rare Mega Pack, 1 82+-x10 Rare Gold Players Pack, 10,000 Coins
Elite 2: 1 Major/Minor TOTS Item Choice (1 out of 5), 1 Ligue1/Arkema Premier League TOTS Player Pack, Rare Mega Pack, 1 82+-x10 Rare Gold Players Pack, 15,000 Coins
Elite 1: 1 Major/Minor TOTS Item Choice (1 out of 5), 1 Ligue1/Arkema Premier League TOTS Player Pack, 1 86+ Rare Gold Player Pack, 1 82+-x10 Rare Gold Players Pack, 1 Rare Mega Pack, 20,000 Coins
From when do you receive TOTS in Squad Battles? The goal should be to achieve at least Silver 1 rank. From here, you receive guaranteed TOTS Packs. Starting from Gold 3, you even get a choice between multiple TOTS. In Elite 2 and 1, in addition to the player choice, you also receive a TOTS Pack without maximum rating.
In total, you have a week to collect points for the leaderboard. However, you can play a maximum of 13 matches (against 12 regular and 1 featured team) that count towards the leaderboard. The higher the rank, the better the rewards.
Playing Squad Battles in pairs: If you find matches against the AI boring but still want simple rewards, you can bring in some fun through co-op. Squad Battles can also be played in pairs.
Other ways to earn rewards include matches against real players in Division Rivals or the Weekend League. While these offer stronger rewards than Squad Battles, they can also be significantly more challenging. Especially the new TOTS rewards in the Weekend League are very worthwhile: New TOTS Rewards for the Weekend League are here – All bonuses at a glance
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The development team of the MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen commemorates its late CEO. Along with touching messages, there is a tribute in the game.
Who was the CEO? Brad McQuaid was considered a veteran in the MMORPG genre. He became known for his work on Everquest and Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. In 2014, he announced that he had begun development on a new MMORPG called Pantheon.
Even after the release of the game, the thoughts of the developers are with their former CEO. The new patch now brings an innovation to the game dedicated to McQuaid.
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The Fantasy MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is coming to Early Access on Steam
McQuaid has been immortalized in Pantheon
How is the developer honored? On the official page, several members of the development team have shared numerous kind messages about McQuaid. They write about fond memories with McQuaid or explain what a gap the former CEO has left behind.
Additionally, the team announced on X that there will be a new NPC in the game. With patch 0.16.353 on April 25, 2025, Aradune Mithara was introduced to the game.
He can be found at the campfire outside the city of Availia, near the lift in Wild’s End. You can now start your search if you want to see the tribute with your own eyes.
In the comments, there are some voices that fondly remember McQuaid. Some users write about what a legend and visionary the developer was. He was far ahead of his time and shaped the youth of some users with his games.
How is Pantheon doing? The MMORPG is now able to stand on its own feet. With 4,093 ratings, the title currently has 77% positive ratings on Steam. However, recently many negative voices have been added due to the developers not communicating clearly.
Since the peak player count on January 20 with 6,569 players, the number has been continuously declining (via SteamDB). Currently, there are only 1,962 players within a day (as of April 27, 2025, at 11:30 AM).
It remains to be seen how the ratings and player numbers will change with the current patch. Due to the new negative ratings, Pantheon has dropped out of the top 10 best-rated MMORPGs on Steam. You can find out which games are in the spots here: The 10 MMORPGs on Steam with the best ratings in April 2025
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The developer Tyler alias TVGS (“Tyler’s Video Game Studio”) spoke on Twitch about the future of his Steam hit Schedule 1 on April 24, 2025. Unfortunately, the VoD of the stream is not available, but helpful users on Reddit have compiled the main information.
What about the release of Schedule 1? The crazy simulation game has already thrilled hundreds of thousands of players on Steam in Early Access, but they will have to wait for the full release for about 2 to 3 more years. As the developer explains, the 1.0 version is still “2 or 3 years away”. So we can expect the release of Schedule 1 in 2027 or 2028.
TVGS, who has mostly worked as a solo developer on Schedule 1, also explains that progress has been slower than expected since the successful launch of the game because he is “constantly in meetings.” However, he hopes that things will calm down soon.
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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like
You get to decide: Cartel, Raids, or Shrooms?
What else was said? In the stream, TVGS also announced numerous content and revisions that should make Schedule 1 even better. The community will be allowed to vote on the first major content update. The options will be “Cartel Interactions,” “Police Raids,” or the introduction of “Mushrooms” as a new drug.
Once the game is in a stable condition, new content should also come faster in the coming months. On Reddit, the user xizzo has listed the main points:
Schedule 1 is expected to be approved for the Steam Deck in May or June 2025. Performance improvements are to be made soon for this.
TVGS wants to gradually hire a community manager, an additional artist, and a QA tester.
Future updates like the cartel update will introduce more lore into the game.
Uncle Nelson is set to play a bigger role in the story.
Mushrooms are to become the first new drug in the game, followed by MDMA.
TVGS is already working on new purchasable locations, with map expansions planned for the slums by the harbor and the mountains behind the barn.
The employees’ beds will change to lockers to take up less space. There will also be more types of employees, and they will overall be able to do more.
More money laundering businesses are planned, becoming more interactive overall. The casino is expected to become purchasable as a money laundering asset in the future.
Additionally, QoL features like filters for storage rooms and cosmetic features like vehicle customizations are planned.
TVGS also announced another dev stream in the foreseeable future. If you want to hear more from the developer directly, you should keep an eye on his channel on Twitch.
TVGS has involved the community in the development process from the very beginning and asked for advice. Therefore, it’s not surprising that fans can now also decide on upcoming content. Let us know in the comments which of the three potential content updates you would like to see in the game first. Developer asks on reddit if a silly name could ruin his game, now has huge hit on Steam
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been making waves since its release. The game is the first title from the developer studio Sandfall Interactive. Therefore, no one expected the game to hit so hard and reach a new milestone, including the developers themselves.
What has the game achieved now? Clair Obscur is one of the highest-rated games on Metacritic – at least when considering the user score. Currently, the title stands at a 9.7 / 10 possible points based on 1,784 user ratings (As of April 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM).
Unfortunately, the search function that sorts by user scores is somewhat confusing. Therefore, it is hard to determine whether the RPG is the highest-rated game overall. However, while browsing known all-time favorites and the games that appear on the first pages, we did not notice any title with a better user rating than 9.6.
The only two games that we stumbled upon are Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst and Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere. Both have a rating of 9.6 and only 10 users who rated them. Clair Obscur thus has a significantly higher user score than the other games.
Even The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Witcher 3, and The Last of Us do not score higher than 9.2. However, many more ratings have come in, ranging between 10,000 and 18,000. Theoretically, it is possible that Clair Obscur may drop with more ratings. But currently, it is the best game of all time, according to fans.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date
Developers can hardly believe it
How did the developers react? On X, the team behind Clair Obscur responded to a tweet in which it is called the best game of 2025 with the highest user score on Metacritic. The developers can hardly believe it and simply respond: “all… all time?”
The development team reacts on X.
And also to another tweet, in which another article on the same topic is linked, the team can only respond with a “WHAT”. They are presumably overwhelmed by how well Clair Obscur is received by fans and still cannot comprehend the attention the game is attracting.
What do fans say about it? The comments on posts on X that received many likes are happy for the developers:
MarcusBuffet: “It’s strange to be so happy for a team I know nothing about. I hope you are celebrating this absolutely incredible rating. Honestly, it could be the best game I’ve ever played.”
elvenmaidinn: “Passion will always be above greed.”
PaddyohCakes: “A turn-based game that is back at the top of the charts? People are yearning for tabletop in a way that they cannot put into words. So, they put it into code.”
However, there are also some voices that have only heard of the title so far but have not played it yet. Some commenters added that they decided to start playing the remastered version of Oblivion. This RPG also takes several hours, which is probably why it will take them some time before they can check out Clair Obscur.
Meanwhile, the developers of Clair Obscur have even reacted to the surprising release of Oblivion. They feel that it all feels like Barbenheimer. What lies behind it and which games suffer under the shadow drop, you can read here: The surprising release of Oblivion has a major drawback
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
