Riot announces one of the largest updates in the history of LoL, plans extensive overhaul of the entire game

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

League of Legends is constantly changing. New champions, items, and gameplay elements are regularly added, or existing mechanics are altered. Now, Riot has announced one of the biggest updates in the history of LoL.

What kind of update is this? In a short on YouTube, League of Legends gave a small dev update. In this video, two of the developers discuss a completely revamped version of League of Legends.

The LoL launcher, which is currently still separate from the game client, is set to be completely eliminated. There will be a single client where game preparation or group creation will take place.

The Summoner’s Rift, where a game of LoL is played, will also receive a complete visual overhaul. Additionally, new gameplay elements will be introduced, and the rune system, which gives champions various bonuses, will also undergo some changes.

The final announcement is the revamp of the experience for newcomers to the MOBA. One of the developers says the following: “It should be the best time ever to bring your friends to League of Legends.”

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When are the announced updates set to be released? In the video, the developers clearly state that these changes will not appear until after 2026. However, there will be new information between the MSI, a tournament around the middle of the year, and the Worlds, which are held in the fall.

The information about the huge update shouldn’t be public yet

Why did the developers upload the short? In the Subreddit for League of Legends, the video was also shared. The Reddit user G0ldenfruit asks the following: “Why is the biggest LoL news in the last 8 years in a YouTube short, haha, what the hell?”

One of the developers from Riot commented under his question and confirmed that the information about the massive overhaul was not supposed to be released until January 2026.

Furthermore, the employee RiotMeddler writes: “Some of this information has already leaked elsewhere, so we picked it up and published it today to give you the context directly from us.”

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What are the community’s reactions? Many LoL players are excited about Riot’s announcements. Especially the new client seems to be a dream for YouTube user ZeekarPRIME: “A new client … I honestly never thought we’d see this day. Pinch me, am I dreaming?”

The news about the revamped experience for new players even excites veterans. Player lilnxss6411 writes on YouTube: “Okay Riot, this time you got me. I’m bringing you the souls of my friends.”

At the beginning of December, the developers of League of Legends just gave their last real dev update. There, they talked about the new season in 2026. In addition to many new changes for champions and the overall gameplay, there’s a new system that will make it easier for you to rank up if you should master every role: In LoL, you’ll climb faster to a higher rank, but you’ll have to learn all roles

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The most dangerous gangs from Cyberpunk 2077 and why you shouldn’t encounter them in Night City

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 11 minutes

While megacorporations rule Night City in Cyberpunk 2077, there are other powers that have a say in the streets of the city. In this list, we introduce you to the gangs that set their own rules.

In Night City from Cyberpunk 2077, the lives of people are not only determined by the megacorporations. Because even closer to human activity, in the dirt of the city instead of massive skyscrapers, where the lives of ordinary citizens actually take place, there are other groups that have a say. And even some corporations cannot intervene there.

Night City is a playground for various gangs that, while having their own territories, also create conflicts and gang wars. They can be found spread throughout the city, where they threaten both rival gang members and innocent citizens, who often also become collateral damage from violent confrontations between the groups.

It is not uncommon for people on their way to work or while shopping to lose their lives to an unluckily fired bullet because they show up at the wrong time at the site of an escalated dispute.

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Why are there so many gangs? The art book for the game “The World of Cyberpunk 2077” explains how the extent of these gangs has come to be:

When many companies and factories in the country had to close in the early 2020s, resulting in thousands of people losing their jobs, it was a death sentence for small cities and suburbs. 

People fled to the big cities in the hope of finding new work, but the job market could not absorb this wave. They were placed in poor areas and mega-buildings, where they had to lead lives that were often truly miserable.

This desolate existence, mixed with a crumbling infrastructure and abandoned social institutions, led to an increase in gang formation that spread from neighborhood to neighborhood. By the year 2077, there are areas in many cities, including Night City, where gangs have completely taken over.

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How was the list created? The book classifies the gangs according to various danger levels, which relate to the ideology of the gang and the “likelihood that they commit ‘random acts of violence.'” Of course, there are individual personalities in each gang that are particularly nasty and ruthless, but the danger level is determined by the group as a whole.

In this list, we want to present to you which gangs from Night City you should definitely not mess with – although one should not mess with any of them unless your name is Adam Smasher, V, or “Gonk”.

Mox Cyberpunk

Rank 8 – The Mox

  • Danger Level: Low
  • Estimated Size: 200 – 250 members
  • Area: None, but mainly hangs out in Kabuki, their base is “Lizzie’s Bar”
  • Cyberware: Optical Cloaking, Cooling Systems, Augmented Cyberlimbs

The Mox are the smallest gang in Night City and only hold the 8th place on this list based on their danger level, which doesn’t mean they are harmless.

The greatest strength of the Mox is their protective instinct, their solidarity, their anger, and their ideology, which make them a fighting unit. Violence against their own, sex workers, sexual minorities, and other marginalized groups is not tolerated and is responded to immediately. Because exactly from these values, the Mox have emerged.

We have already extensively reported on the Mox and dedicated an article to them, which is why we keep their part of this list a bit shorter.

However, it must be emphasized – those who leave the Mox alone have nothing to fear, but if one confronts them, they have no fear of attacking much larger and more dangerous gangs in Night City. This makes them a group that should not be underestimated.

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Generation Z is more productive than Millennials: The reason for this is called Hangxiety

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Generation Z consciously drinks less alcohol. This also leads to higher productivity compared to other generations. Because those who drink less alcohol are significantly more productive and creative, various studies report.

It has been known for some time that Generation Z has a different drinking behavior than older generations. Reasons for avoiding alcohol are often cited by young people as self-protection and control, which one would otherwise lose.

The IWSR recently highlighted in a report (Paywall/Login required), that Generation Z is said to drink 20% less alcohol compared to the Millennial generation. ISWR is a data and analytics company specializing in the beverage industry.

And this rejection of alcoholic beverages also affects productivity. And the fear of hangxiety.

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The fear of losing control and psychological symptoms makes Gen Z abstain from alcohol

What does hangxiety mean? Hangxiety is a portmanteau of hangover and anxiety and describes the psychological symptoms such as fear, panic, restlessness that can occur after consuming alcohol. This is reported by the English-language magazine TheGuardian.

Members of Generation Z consciously abstain from alcohol to avoid these problems. As a result, they are spared from hangovers or other cognitive impairments and can start their day more productively.

This behavior contrasts with other generations, such as older Millennials, who, according to the study, drink 20% more than Generation Z. Because these people, who have been drinking, struggle with the effects of alcohol for between 24 and 48 hours, while the others are significantly more creative and productive than their older counterparts who had too much to drink the night before.

Does alcohol really have such a strong impact on productivity? Yes, alcohol demonstrably reduces performance and productivity, both acutely and in the long term. This is noted by the German Headquarters for Addiction Issues e.V. (PDF file).

In Germany, it is estimated that alcohol annually causes productivity losses of over 16 billion euros, primarily due to errors, reduced efficiency, absenteeism, and accidents. This is reported by the independent information portal “Alcohol? Know your limit”.

Generation Z is therefore more productive over a longer period than individuals who drink regularly or more frequently and thus take certain risks.

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The declining alcohol consumption has also been noticed by breweries, which earn less money from their beverages. There is now a rethink happening. Breweries that can survive the transition financially are focusing on non-alcoholic beers or beers with very low alcohol content: In Germany, breweries are panicking because Generation Z simply doesn’t drink enough alcohol anymore

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Twitch streamer screams for help in ARC Raiders loudly, forgets that his window is open, receives an unwelcome visit

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer NICKMERCS yelled for help in ARC Raiders at the top of his lungs. He did get help, but not in the Extraction shooter.

Who is it about?

  • It is about the American Twitch streamer Nicholas “NICKMERCS” Kolcheff, who was once among the biggest shooter streamers in the world.
  • NICKMERCS gained popularity during the Fortnite hype around Ninja, but later switched to games like Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone, with which he celebrated the peak of his career.
  • In 2021, NICKMERCS had an average of about 42,000 viewers on Twitch, but after he lost a special deal with Call of Duty in June 2023 due to transphobic comments and was banned on Twitch in June 2024, he lost a large part of his audience. Today, he rarely reaches more than 10,000 viewers.

Currently, NICKMERCS is primarily streaming the Extraction shooter ARC Raiders. Recently, the Twitch streamer found himself in an uncomfortable situation.

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Twitch streamer embarrasses himself in the neighborhood

How did the uncomfortable visit come about? The Twitch streamer was playing ARC Raiders when his character went down and started slowly bleeding out. Since in Extraction shooters like ARC Raiders you lose your carried equipment upon death, NICKMERCS repeatedly yelled for help in the voice chat of the game.

“Hello? Hello, is anyone out there? Hello? My friend and I are on the ground, and we need your help.”

Then it happened: A passerby outside the building heard the cries and rushed to help. According to NICKMERCS, he had forgotten that his window was open and attracted the attention of the concerned citizen.

The passerby himself did not listen, but apparently inquired about the well-being of the streamer and asked if he could help. NICKMERCS then explained that he was just yelling at his screen. This was obviously very embarrassing for him.

Here you can see the clip of the streamer on TikTok:

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For NICKMERCS, the situation ended in great laughter: “You should have seen his face when he saw the stupid headset on my head,” he told his teammate. The streamer was quite lucky that the passerby did not call the authorities.

In the past, NICKMERCS often received visits from the police, but not because bystanders were worried. Viewers repeatedly played a dangerous prank on the streamer called swatting, where local authorities are falsely informed of an emergency, which then storms the homes of the affected streamer armed. More on this here: Major Twitch streamer has already sent 2 viewers to jail – “I get swatted 3 times a week”

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A new Western series on Netflix is brushing up against the success of Stranger Things, although the ratings do not suggest a hit

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

A new series has recently launched on Netflix, quickly attracting many viewers. This is somewhat surprising since the reviews tell a completely different story.

What series is it about? The Abandons is a new series that was released on December 4, 2025, on Netflix. It comes from Kurt Sutter, who was responsible for Sons of Anarchy in the past. The first season of his new series contains seven episodes, each between 35 and 52 minutes long.

In terms of genre, The Abandons can clearly be categorized as a Western. The series tells the story of rancher Fiona Nolan, who founds a new family with orphans in the Wild West of 1850 and must defend her own land. It somewhat resembles series like Yellowstone and its spin-offs, which also revolves around protecting one’s property against various adversities – mostly in the form of other people.

Two real stars are featured in the main roles. On one hand, Lena Headey plays the protagonist Fiona Nolan. You probably know her from Game of Thrones, where she portrayed Cersei Lannister.

Opposite her, Gillian Anderson embodies matriarch Constance Van Ness. The actress is best known to most for her role in the mystery series The X-Files. The two women face off against each other in The Abandons and are clear adversaries.

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A huge success for Netflix – despite poor reviews

How did the series perform upon launch? From Netflix’s perspective, very well. In week 2 since launch, the series achieved 7.6 million views according to the official website and ranks 4th in its own ranking. Week 1 looked quite similar – here the production gathered 7.3 million views worldwide.

This is indeed a strong performance, especially considering that the successful series Stranger Things with its recently launched 5th season sits just one place higher. Although there’s a significant gap of about 3.6 million views, it’s still remarkable that a new series without a franchise behind it starts off this well.

Moreover, the Western genre has been living a niche existence. While it was very prominent in the 1940s and 1950s, its popularity dropped significantly by the 70s and 80s, and today only a few films and series from the genre are released.

The success of The Abandons shows that there are still many viewers who enjoy it. This stands in stark contrast to the ratings the series has received from critics so far.

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What do the reviews say? If you look at the ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, a bleak picture emerges. There, 40 reviews have given a score of 30%. Over 100 users have additionally voted and arrive at a slightly better 51%.

While critics praise the strong performances of the two lead actresses, they find their characters to be poorly written. The series also lacks originality and is described as not very engaging. Overall, this leads to a weak overall impression.

There are series that, despite poor reviews, still attract many viewers and often serve as a basis for exciting discussions. Therefore, we would be interested in your opinion. Have you seen The Abandons and formed your own opinion? Please feel free to let us know in the comments. The famous biker series of the showrunner was closely examined: Former Hells Angel reviews films and series about bikers, but the only top score is not for Sons of Anarchy

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Pokémon GO: How to properly use the research day and collect Shinies

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO you can play the new research day on the weekend. What’s in it? We show you how to make the best of it.

When does the research day start? The research day takes place on December 20th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, during the current winter holiday event. So you can go looking for the two Pokémon of the day on Saturday afternoon. It is themed “Heavenly Research Day”.

Which Pokémon are in focus? The Pokémon on research day are Sonnfel and Lunastein. They will appear in field research during the event period.

What is the highlight? An increased shiny chance for both Pokémon. You will encounter both Sonnfel and Lunastein with a higher likelihood of being shiny when you find them in field research.

Lunastein and Sonnfel as Shiny

How do I make the best out of research day with Sonnfel and Lunastein?

Basically, the shiny hunting on research day is the most exciting, as neither Sonnfel nor Lunastein are among the top Pokémon in the game or particularly useful in battles.

Your focus should therefore be on encountering as many specimens as possible to find the shinies. For this, you should proceed as follows:

  • Clear your field research by 2:00 PM on Saturday, so you have room for new event research.
  • Visit your first PokéStops. You can have up to three researches at the same time.
  • Make your way to the next PokéStop and try to solve your current researches while walking.
  • If you have researches that take too long: Simply delete them and get new ones that go faster.
  • Also, make sure you always have researches with the Pokémon encounter symbol. You can delete all others.

In the end, however, you mainly need luck to catch a shiny specimen of each.

What’s in the ticket? You can get an event ticket box for 1.99 US dollars (in euros likely similar) in the shop, which gives you a limited research and two special candies for the event. The research runs on research day from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. As part of this research, you will also encounter Lunastein and Sonnfel with an increased shiny chance.

This research ultimately only gives you more opportunities to encounter both. However, it’s not strictly necessary.

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What’s next in Pokémon GO? There are still a few dates until the end of the year. Currently, the winter holiday festival is running, where you can find costumed Mogelbaum, Akkup, and Donarion. And soon more Pokémon will join: The winter holiday part 2 starts next week. You can find all info about the second part of the winter event here.

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WoW Remix works like a fun mode, but we carry out a dark story with it

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Legion Remix in World of Warcraft has an overarching story, with which we slowly bring about the demise of a beloved character.

Legion Remix seems like a fun event at first glance. It’s a chaotic mess with absurd abilities, the fastest way to level up, and all sorts of rewards that you earn for bronze. We are supported by the “Eternal Dragon Swarm,” which is unusually cooperative. But this could be a dark plan, as the WoW community suspects.

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What is the plan? In World of Warcraft, there are very few things that are guaranteed. Even the greatest enemies are defeated and seemingly insurmountable obstacles are overcome. But one thing is certain: the bronze aspect Nozdormu will become Murozond and then die. For he has received a vision from the titan Aman’thul that depicts his death exactly.

We even know a variant of this death because we defeated it in the dungeon “End Time.”

The Eternal Dragon Swarm, essentially the corrupted version of the bronze dragons, has since been trying to ensure that Nozdormu becomes the dark aspect Murozond. But so far, this attempt has failed every time and has been thwarted. Meanwhile, some dragons from the Eternal Dragon Swarm have even “defected” and apparently appear as friends – like Eternus and the other dragons we see on the island of Legion Remix.

Remix creates Murozond and we bear the guilt

This is the theory of the fans: This is all a plan of the Eternal Dragon Swarm. Rather than forcibly and spontaneously transforming Nozdormu into Murozond, they are now proceeding more cautiously. The remix events, in which they are supposed to “experiment with timelines,” are meant to convince Nozdormu that sometimes it can be beneficial to engage with other timelines to gain insights. This is supposed to gradually open him up to the ideals and views that Murozond will eventually embody.

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In a post in the WoW subreddit, which was actually about a meme, player Crazymage321 proposed the theory:

“I seriously believe that the remix campaigns by Eternus are being used to slowly transform Nozdormu into Murozond.”

This would lead to a “friendlier” Murozond – but still a Murozond. Player AdamG3691 explains Nozdormu’s dilemma in more detail:

He knows that it is his destiny to become Murozond, because he knows how he will die.

If he follows the timeline shown to him by Aman’thul, he will ultimately become Murozond and die by our hand in the End Time. If he tries to change the timeline to avoid his death, then as a consequence he will become Murozond. And as a particularly nasty trap: If he does NOT attempt to change the timeline, then that counts as an attempt to change the timeline so as not to become Murozond.

What is NOT certain is how Murozond is. We have seen both an intelligent and evil Murozond in the End Time and also a wild Murozond who was never the Aspect of Bronze in the dungeon Dawn of Eternity. There is nothing that says there cannot be a nice Murozond, just that there must be a Murozond.

When considering all that we know, the entire End Time was just a show by Murozond since he knows that he will die this way. So he is simply staging an evil scenario, spewing evil things to convince us that he must die, even if he is actually a nice guy because he knows that our past involves killing him, so that our current self cannot exist unless he dies.

That the fight against Murozond in the End Time is just a show can also be suspected from another detail. Because Oshgoggles notes:

“I am a fan [of this theory], because in the dungeon where we defeat him, there just happens to be a huge hourglass relic that empowers us to defeat him.”

That such a relic, which we can use, is coincidentally standing next to Murozond seems quite illogical. It therefore seems likely that Nozdormu (or Murozond) knew exactly that we would come and that this is the timeline that must occur – which is why he even helps us to achieve the goal.

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Even though time travel and timelines often cause confusion, the story surrounding Nozdormu and Murozond is one that the community largely loves. It is a beautiful time paradox from which Nozdormu cannot escape. And no matter which path he takes, in the end, everything will lead to the inevitable. This somewhat resembles Greek myths – and those are basically good, compelling stories. If you enjoy the story of the dragons – we have told everything up to the start of Dragonflight here.

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A YouTuber and streamer follows Markiplier’s example, producing a new horror movie that excites fans

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Another YouTuber and streamer is stepping out of his comfort zone to become part of a horror movie. Although he is not the first, the community is even more excited.

Which YouTuber is being talked about? The Irish YouTuber and streamer Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin is a well-known face in gaming on YouTube, whose channel grew rapidly in 2013 and now has 31.1 million subscribers. He primarily produces video game content, but has now ventured into a new project, surprising his community on X: “SURPRISE! I am producing an independent horror film.”

Indeed, the YouTuber is working as an executive producer on a new indie horror film called “Godmother,” for which he has already shared an image from the set along with information about the cast and other team members on X.

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What kind of horror movie will Godmother be? The filming just recently started on December 2, 2025. The film is about a young couple who wants to spend a romantic weekend in the High Desert of Southern California, but their plans are disrupted by two overly friendly, disturbing retirees with sinister intentions. 

The lead role is played by Paige Evans, who plays the 28-year-old artist Theo. She can be seen in the first images of the production, which suggest a ritualistic scene:

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Further information about when the film will be released and whether it will be shown in Germany has not been shared yet. However, fans are already excited about this first surprise, which fits perfectly with a past announcement. Because with this type of project, he is not alone: “First a Markiplier film and now one from Jacksepticeye – we are doing great, guys!” (@Wolfy0091 on X)

What are fans excited about? In the reactions to Jacksepticeye’s announcement, the community shares their joy about getting two horror movies from two celebrated gaming YouTubers. Because YouTuber Markiplier also wrote, directed, and stars in a film adaptation of the horror game “The Iron Lung,” released in 2022, which will premiere in the USA in January 2026.

“To think that you and Mark have transitioned from funny videos on YouTube, which shaped the childhood of many people, to independent films is crazy, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with,” writes @calistraal on X.

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Diablo 4 sells expensive skins in the shop, but fans say: With the Paladin, the free stuff is much cooler

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The Paladin arrived with Season 11 in Diablo 4 and brings its own skins – both free transmogs and sets from the shop. Many players are surprised at how cool the free skins really are.

Here’s what’s up with transmogs in Diablo 4: That fans in Diablo 4 can let their creativity run wild through the transmog system is nothing new. Even during character creation, numerous customization options are available, and in the game, you collect various armors to create your very own look. Already shortly after the release, many players were inspired by heroes from movies, series, and video games.

With Season 11, the Paladin unexpectedly joined the game as a new class. Blizzard not only announced the holy warrior out of nowhere but also made it directly playable – at least for all those who are willing to dig a bit deeper into their pockets, since the Paladin is tied to the upcoming expansion of Diablo 4.

The Paladin also brings its own transmogs. And players have now found that the in-game skins look really cool.

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Fans prefer “down-to-earth armors”

How are the Paladin’s skins received? Those scrolling through the Diablo 4 subreddit regularly encounter threads about the appearance of the new class. Many players showcase their Paladins with free transmogs there and receive a lot of encouragement.

The skins from the shop are often considered too flashy and over-the-top, writes doom6vi6 on Reddit. User Braelind humorously comments: “I like it when my characters look like real fighters, not like Marvel superheroes.”

In another post, a player shows his Paladin and expresses how surprised he is at how well his hero’s style turned out, entirely without shop purchases:

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Many voices in the comments agree that they prefer the “down-to-earth armors”. User Magnus 1177 also shows in a comment on Reddit his Paladin with a free transmog:

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Shop skins are constantly criticized in Diablo 4

What is criticized about the skins in the shop?

  • Many players find the skins not only too flashy but especially too expensive. Coinciding with the Paladin release, there are several new sets for the class, each costing 2,800 platinum, or about 25 Euros. For this, you usually get an armor set, two weapon skins, and a paint job.
  • Generally, the pricing of the shop in Diablo 4 has always been criticized. Even before the release in June 2023, the first look at the in-game shop caused discontent, as many considered the prices absurdly high.
  • Also, in February 2024, Blizzard received much criticism due to another skin package. Although the set offered access to five different portal skins in various colors, these were each tied to a specific class.
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The free transmogs at least show that a stylish and creative appearance is also possible without wasting money in the Diablo 4 shop. But the Paladin can not only look cool but can also deal serious damage – almost like Captain America from the Marvel Universe: OP build in Diablo 4 deals 5 billion damage per tick, is nearly unkillable, and can one-shot bosses on Torment 4

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A father finds a way to interest his daughters in his hobby, starts Kickstarter for a D&D adventure with KPop Demon Hunters

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

To introduce his daughters to Dungeons & Dragons without ignoring their own interests, a father created an adventure that combines both worlds. He is now presenting his idea as a campaign on Kickstarter to offer others this opportunity.

What did the father invent? On Kickstarter, Dan Thut presents his very first Kickstarter project, which originated from the curiosity of his three daughters. When the girls asked their father to play his beloved Dungeons & Dragons with them, he contemplated how best to teach the game to the kids.

“How can I introduce them to the hobby in a way that feels natural to them and isn’t just a watered-down version of my nostalgia?” he wondered, as he revealed in a conversation with Polygon. 

The solution involved utilizing elements from the games, movies, and series that his daughters already enjoyed to create a familiar and child-friendly environment. The result became “Idols of the Neon Dark,” which he describes on the official Kickstarter page as a “neon-colored fantasy adventure for D&D 5e, where K-Pop idols fight demons with rhythm, style, and heart.”

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The trailer for ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ on Netflix shows action in the exciting animation style of Sony

120 pages of adventure with stylish heroines fighting demons

What will the adventure include? Dan’s description of his self-created D&D adventure shows that he not only recognized his daughters’ love for Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters but also understood it. In the world, “wild, stylish heroines” armed with blades, spells, and rhythm defend the innocent against demons and drive away evil.

To achieve this, the 80-page K-Pop setting will include the demon hunter as a new class, 12 monsters from Korean folklore, and 15 spells and magical items. The adventure spans 40 pages, with various story arcs and NPCs to accompany the narrative.

Since the adventure was developed not only because of but especially for his daughters, it provides the opportunity to tone down the brutality of a campaign for children or to utilize it when appropriate for their age.

How is his project on Kickstarter doing? So far, Dan’s Kickstarter is being followed by 778 users and supported by 25 people, but the number is not very important to him. There is also no planned release date yet (as of December 18, 2025, 7 PM). The concept is still in a testing phase to determine whether the combination of K-Pop and Dungeons & Dragons attracts interest.

Whether it will truly become a success in the community is also something Dan cannot yet say. However, he has a much simpler, modest goal, as he tells Polygon: “If parents can introduce their children to D&D this way and those children grow up with the memory of having been heroes together, then that is a win.”

Anyone who is a fan of K-Pop Demon Hunters or the music genre in general and D&D should take a look at Dan’s Kickstarter, even if it’s just for the stylish cover, which features a human, an elf, and a tiefling in K-Pop outfits. We wish Dan and his children a fantastic time on their adventure! By the way, he is not the only father who noticed his children’s interest in D&D and took action – only that this one had no idea about the game yet: Because his daughter is struggling with problems in school, her father becomes the game master in Dungeons & Dragons

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  2. Kickstarter

Dune Awakening gives fans hundreds of hours of gameplay what they want: They can finally stop playing

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

In Dune: Awakening, many players only log in to maintain their base. Now, the developers have introduced a new tool into the survival MMO that finally frees them from this duty.

What kind of tool is this? In early November 2025, Funcom announced that they would introduce the base reconstruction tool in Dune: Awakening. About a month later, the feature has now made its way into the game. With the tool, base owners can fully save up to three bases per tool and later rebuild them in the Hagga Basin.

The community has responded positively to the new tool, especially since it allows many to finally take a break after hundreds of hours of gameplay. Numerous fans are currently only logging in to supply their base with power and pay taxes. Those who take a longer break risk having their base fall victim to storms or enemies, potentially leading to complete destruction.

“We will see you at the next big content drop”

This is how the tool is being received: In a post on Reddit, fans are discussing the new tool in Dune: Awakening. The user dustierpuddle sums it up: “We are finally free.” The tool is ideal for all those who have so far only ensured that the lights and shields of their base remain active.

Another user ironically notes how absurd it is that the highlight of this update is that players can finally stop playing the game. At the same time, some point out that the tool might come too late for many. Numerous players have already left Dune: Awakening and have lost their bases and items in the process.

Since the release, player numbers have significantly decreased. Currently, according to SteamDB, there are only about 5,000 players simultaneously on Arrakis. At launch on June 10, 2025, there were still about 142,000, and five days later, nearly 190,000 active players at the same time.

With the base reconstruction tool, fans can now log out carefree and return for the next big update next year:

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Dune: Awakening shows Chapter 3 and the free content update in the trailer

This is how the tool works: With the base reconstruction tool you created, click on your base to save it. Then it will completely disappear from the map. Each sub-lease has a cooldown period of one week before you can secure another base.

Your entire base is saved, including:

  • the sub-lease console
  • all decorations
  • storage containers such as water cisterns and blood cleaners with contents
  • workbenches

Vehicles cannot be secured with the base reconstruction tool. For that, you still need to use vehicle replacement tools or dismantle your vehicles and store them in the bank vault of a capital city, which now accommodates more slots and weight.

The tool itself can be stored in containers, sold, and traded with other players. Additionally, it cannot be lost upon character death – not even if you are swallowed by the sandworm.

This is what MeinMMO author Nicole says about the new tool: I belong to the players who have only been logging in for months to provide power to their base and pay taxes, so it doesn’t decay in case I ever get drawn back into the game, perhaps for new DLCs. Overall, I have spent about 340 hours in Dune: Awakening and had a lot of fun. At some point, however, you have seen everything and just want to take a break.

This new tool is extremely useful for that. It allows me to easily rebuild my base later, at least if everything works as Funcom announced and I can continue playing without having to start farming and questing all over again.
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The servers of the survival MMO are currently struggling with declining player numbers. With the base reconstruction tool, the number of active players might even fall short-term. Consequently, many fans have long been demanding server merges. Dune: Awakening has instead announced server transfers on Steam and plans to address the issue of empty deserts by 2025.

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The head of Larian wanted to cut a character from Original Sin 2 because he hates him deeply

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Sometimes even a game director is powerless. Because Swen Vincke wanted to have an NPC deleted from a game, but it resisted.

When a game is released, it usually involves many dozens or even hundreds of people. It’s no surprise that not all developers agree with all the content of the game. In the case of “Divinity: Original Sin 2,” even the head of the studio wanted to delete an NPC from the game before it was released on the Switch 2. But the small companion resisted – much to Swen Vincke’s dismay.

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Which NPC is it about? It’s about Sir Lora. He is a squirrel that rides on an undead cat. Sir Lora was originally a reward for pre-ordering, but is also included in the “Definitive Edition” of the game.

Sir Lora has his own backstory and also smaller quests. He wants to save the world from the “great acorn,” was once a knight, and now hides from them.

Additionally, Sir Lora has the trait of dying extremely quickly – after all, he is just a squirrel and does not actively participate in combat. But even in death, he still follows the group as a ghost.

Exactly this is the NPC that Swen Vincke, the CEO of Larian Studios, cannot stand.

Sir Lora, Divinity Original Sin 2
Some loved Sir Lora (at least one person), but Swen Vincke wanted to remove him.

What was said? In an interview with MeinMMO, the conversation about the new Divinity also touched upon older games – like Original Sin 2. When our editor-in-chief Leya mentioned in the interview that she considered Sir Lora a great example of humor in an otherwise dark world, Vincke countered:

It’s funny that you like Sir Lora. I hate him. If there’s one thing I regret about Original Sin 2, it’s bringing Sir Lora into the game.

This naturally led to more questions. Vincke even wanted to go so far as to have Sir Lora removed from the game post-launch, so that he would not be part of the title upon release on the Switch 2, and the Nintendo console would be spared from the little squirrel. He further stated:

I even tried to remove him from the version for the Switch 2. (…) I really tried to get rid of him.

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Squirrel is immortal, does not want to be deleted

But the little squirrel knight resisted with claws and big eyes. Because according to the quality assurance team, it was not easy to remove Sir Lora at all. There was an error in the removal process. In some regions, it was possible to disable Sir Lora, but not in others. Fixing the error had already taken several days, so in the end, they decided to keep Sir Lora in the game.

We tried to remove Sir Lora and almost succeeded. But we have a problem where it works in one region and not in another. We couldn’t figure out why. Sir Lora simply didn’t want to die.

If you are interested in the entire conversation between our editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski and the CEO of Larian, Swen Vincke, then take a look at the full interview. There is also a lot of talk about the new Divinity, which was revealed at the Game Awards, and what it means for Larian to finally be able to make a Divinity game again.

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Fortnite: Server Down – Everything about status, duration, leaks, and patch notes for update 39.11

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

Fortnite will be down today, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, for a patch. What you should know about version 39.11 can be found at MeinMMO.

Thursday, 12.18.2025

01:56 PM

This time, Epic Games has once again refrained from listing patch notes. Therefore, we are ending our live ticker and saying goodbye to you today. Should the developers list them afterwards, we will of course not withhold them from you and will update our post. We wish you a nice day and have fun with the Winter Festival!

11:37 AM

The server maintenance is over and the servers are live again! We are now on the lookout for the patch notes for you. In the meantime, you can take a look at the changes to the map:

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11:10 AM

According to HYPEX, you will receive these skins after collecting a certain amount of gifts:

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10:59 AM

Here you can admire the wobbly cheeks and belly of Cheeks:

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10:54 AM

HYPEX shows you one of the new sidekicks with its emote. It is so fluffy!

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10:45 AM

HYPEX has created a video for you on YouTube where you can review all the new skins:

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10:40 AM

Here are the Christmas skins of Sabrina and Lexa:

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10:33 AM

A new bundle featuring Hatsune Miku has also been shown:

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10:22 AM

At Shiina, you can already discover some new emotes of Miku and Sabrina:

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10:18 AM

According to HYPEX, there should also be a new Auto-Mod that is related to the collaboration with Back to the Future:

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10:16 AM

The entire map has also been discovered:

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10:14 AM

HYPEX has now also shared new Bleach Mythics:

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10:13 Uhr

Wow! According to Shiina, the update is said to be around 90 GB in size. So keep your hard drive space free!

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10:12 AM

There will also be new sidekicks:

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10:10 AM

Shiina sweetens your waiting time with some skins that have been revealed:

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09:55 AM

In 5 minutes you will be kicked from the servers and the server maintenance begins. Meanwhile, Leaker Shiina shows you first impressions of the maps:

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09:30 AM

The matchmaking is now temporarily over. You still have about 30 minutes to complete your matches.

09:02 AM

In just under half an hour, the matchmaking will end and you have until 10:00 AM to finish your matches before the servers are closed. So hurry up!

08:45 AM

Good morning and welcome to our live ticker. At 09:30 AM, Epic Games will disable player search, and 30 minutes later you will be completely kicked from the servers. So play your rounds and feel free to stop by if you want to see leaks before the start.

What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.

When does the server downtime in Fortnite start? The servers will be shut down on December 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Shortly before (approximately half an hour, around 09:30 AM), matchmaking will be disabled (source: x.com).

When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the length of the downtime. This is a major update, so expect approximately one to three hours or more.

When will patch notes be released? Epic Games now sporadically posts patch notes for updates, usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them with us.

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Fortnite: Patch 39.11 – What do leakers say?

What can I expect from the upcoming update? The official Fortnite account had already released a teaser via x.com that this year’s Winterfest in Fortnite starts today. The teaser itself also shows that the popular winter cabin is returning, and you can pick up gifts every day, just like an advent calendar.

The leaker Shiina has already made some assumptions on x.com about what could be included in the update. According to him, you might expect the following things:

  • New skins for Hatsune Miku and Sabrina Carpenter
  • Collaboration with Harry Potter
  • Collaboration with Back to the Future
  • Skins for Bleach
  • Collaboration with Spongebob
  • Collaboration with Home Alone
  • Possibly new 5v5 mode
  • and much more
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The trailers of the Game Awards in the GameStar talk with MeinMMO: Which game will achieve rank S on the tier list?

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

This year’s Game Awards held some surprises. During the accompanying FYNG Show, MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya Jankowski and GameStar Editor-in-Chief Heiko Klinge, along with the hosts, created a tier list in the GameStar Talk.

Who is part of the GameStar Talk and what is it about? In the latest GameStar Talk, GameStar hosts Lea and Micha have invited to discuss the new announcements and trailers from the Game Awards 2025. Joining them are MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya and GameStar Editor-in-Chief Heiko.

As they discuss the shown videos, show acts, and new announcements with expertise and passion, they also create a tier list where they categorize the individual topics. They delve into both the trailer and the games themselves, as well as the studios and publishers behind them.

You can watch the talk here:

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The trailers of the Game Awards in the GameStar Talk: Our experts create a tier list

You can find even more video talks directly at GameStar Talk on GameStar.de and on the YouTube channel of our colleagues, which you can obviously also subscribe to. The GameStar podcast is also available on Spotify. It’s worth checking out!

All Trailers, Topics, and New Announcements in the Tier List from MeinMMO and GameStar

Which games and trailers are being discussed? In the completed tier list, around 30 games and topics take positions from S – D. The following topics will be primarily discussed and categorized in the list:

  • Game of the Year Discussion
  • Divinity
  • Diablo 4 (Addon & Mephisto)
  • Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
  • Tomb Raider: Catalyst
  • Resident Evil Requiem
  • Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic
  • Star Wars: Galactic Racer
  • Bradley the Badger
  • Control 2
  • Ace Combat 8
  • Total War: Warhammer 40k
  • Mega Man
  • Exodus
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Warlock
  • The Forest 3
  • Order of the Sinking Star
  • Coven of the Chicken Foot
  • Gang of Dragons
  • 2XKO: League of Legends Fighting Game
  • Ontos
  • Decrepid
  • Saros
  • 4:Loop
  • No Law
  • Highguard
  • The Free Shepherd
  • Miss Piggy vs. Dan Houser
  • The Flute Guy (Pedro Eustache)

As a small spoiler, it can be revealed that around 5 points from this list have made it to rank S. But do they match your assessment? Find out and check out the recording of the GameStar Talk!

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Also discussed in the talk is a phenomenon that was even crowned Santa Claus this year. We’re talking about the “Flute Guy” Pedro Eustache, who has somehow belonged to the Game Awards for years. Who he actually is and what it has to do with Santa Claus, you can read here: Musician has been captivating the largest gaming show in the world for years, crowned by fans as “Santa Claus” in 2025

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The Godfather of BioWare magic worked for years on the spiritual successor to Mass Effect, now leaving the studio

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

James Ohlen is regarded as the “Godfather of BioWare Design”. With a new studio, he wanted to create a sci-fi role-playing game in the spirit of Mass Effect. Now it’s clear: the release of Exodus will not celebrate the industry veteran as part of the team.

What’s going on with James Ohlen? According to a report from Bloomberg, the industry veteran has asked the officials at Hasbro to allow him to resign from his position at Archetype Entertainment in order to refocus his creative energy on tabletop role-playing games.

Abby Hodes, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Hasbro, explains: “At this stage, James felt that his work on the game was complete and that the fine-tuning and adjustments were in good hands with the team”.

James Ohlen’s team has been working on the sci-fi role-playing game Exodus since 2019, which has exuded strong Mass Effect vibes in all its previous trailers. Just a few days ago at the Game Awards, the developers revealed that the ambitious RPG is expected to be released in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).

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The “Godfather of BioWare Design”

What do I need to know about James Ohlen? At a comic book store, Ohlen once developed several campaigns for Dungeons & Dragons that were so popular and well-crafted that he was recruited as a writer and designer by BioWare founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk.

Thanks to his experiences with D&D, he took on his first senior role at Baldur’s Gate. The success of the role-playing game made him Director of Design at BioWare. With Baldur’s Gate 2, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Dragon Age: Origins, he was able to celebrate further significant successes as Lead Designer.

He was also involved in games such as Jade Empire, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Mass Effect. Thus, James Ohlen has significantly shaped the most successful era of BioWare. He is now regarded as the “Godfather of BioWare Design”, akin to a godfather of the BioWare magic that many fans of the classics still celebrate today.

Who is taking the lead? With Paul Della Bitta, Hasbro has the next veteran on board to take over the leadership of Archetype Entertainment. Paul Della Bitta has been in the industry since 2002 and has worked for Turbine, Blizzard, and Riot Games over the past decades. His direct supervisor, Wizards President John Hight, also spent many years at Blizzard.

What do I need to know about Exodus? The action-adventure RPG lets you control Jun Aslan, who goes from an insignificant junk collector to the last hope of humanity. Humanity is threatened by the Celestials, which is an evolutionary stage of humanity 40,000 years in the future.

Exodus, like Mass Effect, focuses on building a crew of companions, making decisions that have consequences, strongly staged story sequences, and third-person shooting action against aliens. Among the special features is the factor of time, which is said to play a similar role in Exodus as in the film Interstellar. Additionally, Aslan can utilize the Celestials’ technology. More about the game: In the new sci-fi RPG from the creators of Mass Effect, you play Indiana Jones from the Jedi Order.

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There is something that a gasoline motorcycle can never achieve, but an electric motorcycle can: reaching the highest volcano in the world

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A professional rode an electric motorcycle to the highest volcano in the world. With a gasoline bike, that wouldn’t have been so easy or would at least have come with significant challenges. The low oxygen content at high altitude is a problem for gasoline engines. An issue that electric motors do not have.

A team led by Swiss rider Jiri Zak rode a production Stark Varg EX to 6,721 meters at Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano on Earth (via Enduro.de). The volcano is located in Chile (South America). According to the manufacturer’s website, the Stark Varg EX is the fastest electric off-road motorcycle in the world.

The remarkable thing about the record ride was the fact that the vehicle is a purely electric motorcycle. With a gasoline-powered motorcycle, the rider would likely never have made it this far. This is reported by the magazine Motorpassion.com

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Electric motors work even at extreme heights, gasoline engines do not

What is the problem at high altitudes? As altitude increases, gasoline engines face a major issue: They need oxygen to function properly. For this reason, internal combustion engines lose significant power with increasing elevation. A conventional gasoline engine cannot operate without oxygen, as oxygen is essential for the chemical reaction of combustion: Gasoline needs oxygen from the air to release energy.

Electric motors, on the other hand, always deliver the same power, regardless of how high or low the air density is. Where gasoline engines fail to function properly, electric motors continue to operate because they do not require oxygen for combustion and consistently deliver torque.

The record demonstrates the power of the electric motor, but its everyday usefulness is limited

The record of Swiss rider Jiri Zak clearly shows the advantage of an electric bike at high altitudes. At the same time, it must be noted that this record has limited usefulness for most of us. After all, very few people ride at elevations of over 5,000 or 6,000 m, which is anyway impossible in Europe: The highest mountain in Europe is Mont Blanc (4,810 m).

For us, other factors play a more significant role in the purchasing decision, such as the availability of charging infrastructure, the overall range of the vehicle, or whether the engine will start in winter. A problem that electric vehicles face because lithium-ion batteries perform poorly in cold temperatures.

Therefore, the record is primarily a strong marketing and image project that showcases a real technical advantage, but only represents a very specific special case and does not determine the general everyday suitability of both concepts.

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For companies like Sony and Microsoft, 2025 was the worst gaming year in 30 years and a trend among players is to blame

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

For Sony and Microsoft, 2025 was a difficult year, and current statistics show why gamer behavior is crucial.

How was 2025 so bad for the companies? Circana is one of the leading market research companies in the world. The firm has now published current sales figures for the gaming industry from the U.S. This particularly shows a negative trend for hardware manufacturers:

  • The hardware sales figures in November 2025 were the worst since 1995.
  • Sales of the Xbox Series have decreased by 70% compared to the previous year.
  • Sales of PlayStation are 40% lower than the previous year.
  • The combined sales of the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 decreased by about 10%.

Overall, U.S. gaming spending has decreased by 4% year-over-year to $5.9 billion. This spending includes not only hardware and game purchases but also the acquisition of accessories.

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A trend among gamers is affecting the gaming industry

What kind of trend is this? Although 2025 was considered a strong gaming year with releases like Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Hollow Knight Silksong, Battlefield 6, and ARC Raiders, gamers mainly bought and played older titles.

Circana reports that only 4% (!) of gamers buy one or more games per month. 33% of gamers buy fewer than one game per year. The recently released Steam retrospective for 2025 shows a similar trend: Only 14% of all Steam users’ playtime was spent on titles released in 2025.

This means that even in a year when a game like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set a new record at the Game Awards for winning so many titles, gamers still spent most of the year playing old games.

How does this affect hardware sales? For Minecraft, League of Legends, Warframe, Fortnite, or World of Warcraft, there is no need to buy new hardware every year. If their favorite game runs on the console they currently have at home, they don’t need to purchase a successor—whether that’s the latest generation of PS5 or Xbox, or an upgraded “Pro” variant.

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Why are gamers spending more time in older games? There are certainly various reasons for this. For one, games that have been regularly updated for years simply have more content than a game that has just been released.

Then there is the emotional attachment to a game. Gamers simply love to return to their favorite game. This is often further reinforced by the funding model. If someone has spent hundreds of euros on skins, DLCs, or in-game advantages, that can be additional motivation to play one game more than another, newer one.

Additionally, it should be noted that not every gamer likes the same games. If someone only plays dark action RPGs like Diablo, they probably have no interest in a new cozy farm game. A fan of real-time strategy, on the other hand, does not play the latest Call of Duty.

By the way, our colleagues at GameStar Talk have also dealt with this topic:

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This was also made clear through a discussion in November of this year. The Twitch streamer shroud, who is primarily known for shooters, wanted ARC Raiders to be game of the year and called on his community to fight against Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Although it is very popular with many gamers, it meets complete disinterest from shroud: “Don’t let Expedition 33 win” – Twitch streamer shroud calls on his community to fight against the RPG hit

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“This causes everything to get mixed up” – Exploding RAM prices force Larian to adjust their work on Divinity

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Almost every gamer is affected by the currently skyrocketing RAM prices. Now the head of Larian, the developers behind Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Divinity announced at the Game Awards, has said they are also affected.

What exactly did the head of Larian say? Swen Vincke, the head of Larian, gave an interview for thegamer.com. There he talks about the developments of Divinity and how it is influenced by RAM and SSD prices.

Especially the work on the game now has to be adjusted by Larian. Vincke says the following: “It most likely means that we will have to do a lot of optimization work during Early Access that we actually didn’t want to do at this time. So it’s challenging, but they are video games.”

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How is Larian affected by the prices? Swen Vincke explains why RAM prices are throwing everything into chaos for Larian:

This basically disrupts all previous forecasts because normally you know the developments and can plan the hardware accordingly.

He further states that they would normally know the development of the hardware and plan accordingly. The situation is also new for Larian, and Vincke remarks on RAM prices:

Interestingly, another [problem] is actually the price of RAM and SSDs, and damn, man. It’s literally as if we’ve never experienced anything like this before.

Players hope that developers consider old hardware

How are players reacting to this news? In the PC gaming subreddit, the article from thegamer.com was shared.

The Reddit user QuinSanguine hopes that the developers realize that many gamers are still using older hardware. Over 2,300 other users agreed with him, and many pointed out that they too still use older hardware (as of 18.12.25, at 11:30 AM).

Reddit user ggRavingGamer has a clear opinion and claims that building PCs is currently dead, as no one would spend 400 – 500 euros for 32 gigabytes of RAM. Over 1,400 users also agreed with him (as of 18.12.25, at 11:30 AM).

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How could the situation end? ggRavinGamer sees only two possibilities for how the situation can end and writes: “Either AI starts to make real money, and we are done for, or the AI bubble bursts, we get everything cheap next year, the stock market crashes, and we are done for too.”

He refers to one of the reasons why RAM prices have risen so drastically, as AI companies have bought large amounts of memory: After large companies have been buying up graphics cards for years and driving prices up, now another component is affected

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Player planned gaming PC with 32 GB RAM, but then bought double: 8 months later he does not regret the decision at all

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RAM is getting more expensive. A user got lucky and upgraded months ago. For this reason, he thanks the community for the recommendation.

A user recounts on Reddit that he built a new PC in the summer and sought advice on Reddit. The old post from 8 months ago is still available on Reddit. Originally, he wanted to buy 32 GB of RAM, but someone recommended he go for 64 GB instead, as DDR5 performs better with two RAM sticks instead of four, making the system more future-proof. A user explained to him back then:

In my opinion, you should opt for 2×32 GB rather than 2×16 GB. Sure, that might be overkill right now, but you said you don’t want to upgrade often, and DDR5 tends to suffer significant clock loss when using more than two memory modules.

And although the upgrade was over his budget and cost him an additional 100 dollars, the user followed this advice – a decision he does not regret today, as the price of the same RAM has since risen to 1,250 dollars. In his detailed post, he thanks for this very decision, which would have cost him 6 times more today (via Reddit.com):

I paid $220 for these two sticks. Today, they cost $1,250.

Buddy, wherever you are now, may your core temperatures be low, your thermal paste always spread evenly like butter on a pancake, and your GPU connections un-meltable.

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8 months later, the user is grateful for the tip

And the tip giver from back then actually responded under his thank you post with the words on Reddit: “You’re welcome, buddy, I’m glad it worked out so well for you.” His reply has now received more than 14,000 upvotes (as of 12/18/25, 10:30 AM).

The rising prices of RAM and SSDs have surprised some gamers looking to upgrade their systems. Since September 2025, prices for RAM have doubled and in some cases even tripled, if you can still buy modules at all. Many retailers often have RAM sold out.

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Some are still lucky and get RAM at relatively low prices, like a user who exploited a seller’s pricing error. But the fair offer didn’t last long, as the seller quickly reacted: Player got lucky, got 64 GB of RAM very cheaply – the seller corrected his mistake the next day

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In WoW there is a pet for 9,999 $ in the shop, but that was probably a mistake – or?

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It was probably the most expensive pet in the history of World of Warcraft that you saw in the shop. It cost more than some cars.

That World of Warcraft sometimes offers mounts in the in-game shop that come with a hefty price is something we’ve gotten used to. But what some fans of WoW saw in the shop yesterday probably surpassed even the worst expectations. Because a new pet cost a whopping $9,999, which is around €8,500.

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What kind of pet is this? The pet “Heartglow Listener” is a cute, golden owl with a glowing symbol above its head. According to wowhead, the pet was patched into the game through a hotfix.

In the description of the pet it says: “Kindness gives hope golden wings and the feathers of the Heartglow Listener provide comfort in every quiet night.”

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Price is a display error – still causes mockery and ridicule

What happened then? On the US realms, some players discovered the pet – as it suddenly appeared in the in-game shop. However, those who wanted to buy it were greeted with a rather curious sum: $9,999 for having this companion in their collection.

The attempt to actually buy the pet resulted in an error message.

Was that intentional? Although some comments cheekily claim that Blizzard is just “testing how far they can go with the prices,” it is probably quite certain that this is a mistake. The price of $9,999 is just a placeholder, and you can’t complete the purchase anyway – even if some particularly brave players tried just to click on “Buy.” This ends in an error message and the purchase is canceled.

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This makes the Heartglow Listener – at least theoretically – the most expensive pet in the history of World of Warcraft, although only due to a temporary error. However, there are also animals in WoW that actually have a value of several hundred euros. We have introduced some of these exclusive, expensive mounts here.

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