The new professional season of League of Legends is starting slowly, and the first tournament will take place in South Korea until December 14. T1, who have already become world champions 6 times, are participating with their new ADC, who has set a record once again.
What happened at the tournament? The KeSPA Cup 2025 is currently ongoing, and many teams are showing their new roster for the 2026 season.
T1’s new ADC Peyz is showing whether he belongs to the best team in League of Legends and has quickly set a record for the most pentakills by an active player. Pentakill is the term used when a player takes down all five opponents in a short period.
The trailer of the new champion of League of Legends showcases his abilities in action
Faker is at the other end of the list
How many pentakills has Faker achieved so far? According to the list on the LoL Wiki, Faker has only achieved two pentakills in his career. He has been active since 2013, and made his first pentakill in 2015.
He only managed to get the second one 10 years later, in 2025. If this pace continues, Faker could break Peyz’s record in his retirement. This, of course, assumes that Peyz does not achieve a single pentakill during this time.
How is the tournament going for T1 otherwise? T1 is still in the race, and it’s about the top three spots. The winner will receive 60 million Korean Wons, which is approximately 35,000 Euros.
Currently, T1 has won six out of their eight games and has a good chance of emerging victorious. Especially for Peyz, this would be a nice victory, proving that he is good enough for the best team in LoL (lol.fandom.com).
The developers of Where Winds Meet unveiled a trailer for a brand new expansion at the GameAwards, showcasing several important story characters.
What kind of trailer is this? The new trailer, presented during the GameAwards, is called “The Imperial Palace” trailer and announces an upcoming expansion for Where Winds Meet. Key characters from the game’s campaign are featured.
This includes a reunion with Aunt Han and Uncle Jiang, as well as many combat scenes. Meanwhile, Big Zhao watches the events from a rooftop while enjoying a cup of tea. Other action-packed scenes set in new locations are also shown.
Here you can see the trailer yourself:
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Where Winds Meet shows the first scenes of the new expansion “The Imperial Palace” in the trailer
New expansion is coming, but not for another year
When will The Imperial Palace be released? According to the video description of the trailer on YouTube, the expansion “The Imperial Palace”, where players will experience the material shown in the video for themselves, will not be released until late 2026.
There could be several reasons for this. The western version is currently lagging behind the Chinese version. Progress needs to be made here before new story elements can come to the west, so the narrative does not get confused.
An unofficial roadmap for 2026 predicts that the current story will be fully completed in the west by the end of 2026. The new expansion could thus mark the beginning of a completely new story and could already be the highlight of the game for 2026.
How are the fans reacting? Fans are excited to see the characters in the trailer again. However, they are also making speculations. Reddit user zq19871127 believes that the scene with Aunt Han was just kind of a flashback showing the fight between her and her lover Chu Qingquan, who was featured in one of the side quests.
Many fans are also simply expressing their excitement on YouTube:
@tlh1588: “This is gaming. This is why we started playing in the first place. This is the true spirit. Game of the Year.”
@Parallel_UniverseX: “Am I the only one who is more hyped for this than Phantom Blade Zero?”
@TimJones-cy5lk: “Either way, it’s Game of the Year.”
Blizzard has announced the new expansion Lord of Hatred for Diablo 4 and reveals what new content awaits you there. One of them will likely cause puzzled faces, while a second is even playable right now.
During the Game Awards 2025, Blizzard made two major announcements:
The second expansion is called Lord of Hatred and will be released on April 28, 2026.
In a blog post, there is already more information about the contents of Lord of Hatred as well as the story, where you will finally be able to fight Mephisto, who simply disappeared at the end of Vessel of Hatred.
These are the new features: Lord of Hatred will take you to Skovos, an area that was originally planned in Diablo 3 but was never finalized. Here, you will encounter the Queen of the Amazons – yes, the class from Diablo 2.
Skovos is the place where Inarius and Lilith found their home in their world created by the Worldstone and the birthplace of the “first civilization.” The island visually resembles ancient Greece. As for gameplay, the focus is primarily on the endgame:
“War Plans” are coming as a new feature, allowing you to plan your activities yourself and add modifiers for a greater challenge and better loot.
In “Echoing Hatred,” you will fight endless hordes of enemies, presumably a kind of endless mode where you must get as far as you can.
All classes – including the Paladin and the previously unknown second class – will receive a revamped skill tree.
Itemization will be revised, the Horadric Cube will return, and through a “Talisman,” you will be able to equip set bonuses.
The feature that will probably cause the most amazement among many of you is… Fishing. In Lord of Hatred, you can catch fish in the waters of Sanctuary during the endgame. Yes, we don’t know more yet – not even why.
Fishing has already existed since 2023 in Diablo Immortal, where you can exchange fish for rewards through a logbook.
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Diablo 4 shows its new expansion Lord of Hatred with Mephisto in the trailer
Those who pre-order Lord of Hatred will receive Vessel of Hatred for free
The Standard Edition for 39.99 euros grants access to Lord of Hatred, the Paladin, a loot chest slot, two additional character slots, and three items for housing in World of Warcraft.
The Deluxe Edition for 59.99 euros additionally includes cosmetics for the Paladin, a mount, a pet, and a premium battle pass bundle.
In the Ultimate Edition for 89.99 euros, there are 3,000 platinum, six cosmetic sets, a back trophy, another mount (with bundle), and a portal.
Additionally, all pre-order customers will receive the first expansion Vessel of Hatred for free. So, if you haven’t played since release, you can dive back in with Lord of Hatred and immediately receive the complete experience.
If you have already purchased Vessel of Hatred, you will receive a small “compensation” in the form of a new pet that actually transforms: the “Herald of Hatred” transforms from a small mini-version of the Mephisto wolf into a Lilith blood wolf with horns on its back when you defeat enough enemies.
In Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, you are part of the most dangerous organization of the Imperium. You will get to experience what that feels like later this year – specifically in a very detailed Alpha. Developer Owlcat Games has shared more with us during our FYNG Showfor 2026.
When the Inquisition arrives, heads roll: This is all the more true for the Imperium from Warhammer 40,000. After all, it is threatened from all sides – whether from the outside by dangerous Xenos, meaning aliens, or from within by the evil powers of Chaos and the Heretics who have fallen to them.
The task of the Inquisition is to track down and eliminate enemies of the Imperium. For this, you are granted almost unlimited power by the Emperor. It is no wonder that the Inquisition is the most dangerous organization of the Imperium. Once a judgment has been made, there is no one who can appeal against it – and the Inquisition shows no mercy to Heretics.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy in the Announcement Trailer
The next big RPG for Warhammer 40,000, but not a sequel
Anton Emelyanov, Brand Manager at Owlcat Games, confirmed to MeinMMO that Dark Heresy is supposed to differ significantly from Rogue Trader in several key aspects:
Dark Heresy is intended to be smaller than Rogue Trader, but broader in terms of content.
The developers promise more narrative variety. However, the team is still the same as with Rogue Trader.
The biggest difference is likely the main character: In Dark Heresy, you no longer have access to the resources of a powerful Rogue Trader. However, your role as an Inquisitor opens up completely new possibilities – and a new skillset to solve situations.
As an Inquisitor, you are a detective, judge, and executioner. You will utilize the detective system of Dark Heresy to examine your surroundings. Clues are not only placed visibly in the world but can also appear in dialogues with NPCs. Being attentive and listening well will pay off.
Your word is the truth – do with it what you want
Your investigations may not necessarily lead you to the right conclusion. If you miss an important clue, it may happen that you accuse the wrong person – or, perhaps, you do this intentionally. After all, hardly anyone will contradict an Inquisitor. You are allowed to use this power to eliminate an undesirable person from your path.
While the detective system is one of the biggest innovations of Dark Heresy, combat is still a part of the game. In battles, the morale of the fighters now also plays a role: Enemies will surrender when their morale drops too low. Afterwards, you can decide how you want to proceed with them.
Overall, Dark Heresy is supposed to be darker and “grimmer” than Rogue Trader. Whether specific NPCs from the predecessor will appear in the game, the developers did not disclose. However, players are expected to encounter familiar characters from Warhammer 40,000 (including a very specific Inquisitor).
There is currently no release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. However, you can try out all the new features – and that very soon. Starting December 16, 2025, there will be a free-to-play Alpha of Dark Heresy.
This Alpha is substantial: According to the developers, it will take about 10 to 15 hours to complete. During this time, you can already test the new detective system and see how your character interacts with other Inquisitors and companions (including some Xenos).
For years, players demanded the Paladin as a new class in Diablo 4. Now it is a reality. Out of nowhere, Blizzard announced the holy warriors not only, but they are even directly playable – at least if you dig deep into your pockets, as Paladins are linked to the next expansion.
Some fans were sure that the Paladin would appear as a Shadow Drop, because they discovered a new weapon. Many dismissed this as wishful thinking. Now the suspicion is coming true.
This is what Blizzard announced: During the Game Awards 2025, Blizzard released the Paladin for Diablo 4 without prior announcement. Kickoff is Season 11, which starts right at the end of the stream. There will also be a second, yet unknown class.
Paladins expand Diablo 4 as the second new class since release – after the Spiritborn – and as the seventh class overall in the roster. Originally hailing from Diablo 2, they were one of the most popular classes there. They have long been a wish of the community.
However, the Paladin will not be playable for everyone. Those who want to play the new class must purchase the upcoming expansion Lord of Hatred, which is also available for pre-order now. The cheapest version of Lord of Hatred costs 39.99 euros (on Battle.net).
Just like the Spiritborn and all classes in Diablo 3 before, Paladins are tied to a paid expansion. In the interview with the colleagues at GameStar, there is already a bit more information about the new class.
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Diablo 4 shows its new expansion Lord of Hatred with Mephisto in the trailer
Not a Crusader, but a real Paladin – and more
Since Diablo 2, the Paladin has evolved significantly. In Diablo 3 and later in Diablo Immortal (and Heroes of the Storm), only one of their orders was playable: Crusaders. Unlike Paladins, Crusaders are more battle-oriented elite soldiers.
The playable Paladins, on the other hand, came from a more protective order, and the new class in Diablo 4 is oriented towards exactly those. They will be more “priests on the battlefield” rather than warlike saints. Nevertheless, there will be various playstyles reflected in the unique class mechanics, the vows, which you can change at any time:
Juggernauts are walking fortresses focusing on defense and shields – with the latter also becoming your weapon through the “Shield Strike” ability. The Ultimate “Fortress” grants you immense defense.
Zealots focus on attack speed, as you might already know from the Zeal skill from earlier. The Ultimate “Zenith” summons a giant sword of fire that hacks into your enemies.
Judicators summon blessed shields, consecrate the ground, and use the popular “holy hammers” that circle around you and crush enemies. The vow leans more towards the Crusader, where holy magic is the focus.
Disciples focus more on the priest aspect of the Paladin, allowing you to temporarily assume the form of an angel, hurling holy lances at enemies and flying over the battlefield with angelic wings.
However, the most interesting aspect might be the auras that return, one of the Paladin’s most popular abilities. With auras, you buff yourself and all players around you with strong bonuses, making you a welcome addition to any group.
Story-wise, Paladins fit well into the story. With Lord of Hatred, Mephisto will (again) be the final boss, and this time the story is supposed to have a real ending. Paladins, especially Crusaders, are the declared arch-enemies of Mephisto, who has caused much havoc in Sanctuary. Their goal is to completely eradicate his corruption.
How well that will work remains to be seen, after all, we as players have all been “blessed” by mother Lilith… and she is known to be Mephisto’s daughter. His influence will therefore probably not be so easy to remove.
On December 11, 2025, Ashes of Creation launched on Steam in Early Access. Despite the high entry price, there was a large influx of players. This led to problems and frustration.
How was the launch of Ashes of Creation? Many players may have experienced last night like half of the MeinMMO editorial team: After successful installation, players quickly found themselves in a queue that included 30,000 people or more.
Fun fact: More people were in the queue than on the servers. According to steamdb.info, there were a peak of 25,950 players simultaneously on Steam in Ashes of Creation.
It was frustrating that many players were not allowed onto the servers even when they approached the front positions of the queue. Additionally, many buyers of the Early Access version had trouble creating an account or linking their Intrepid account with Steam.
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Ashes of Creation: Early Access Guide stimmt euch auf den Start auf Steam ein
What does it look like now? Currently, players can access the servers without or with relatively short queues. You have the choice of 3 servers each for the EU and US regions. The European servers are:
Lotharia
Pelune
Tenok
“AoC is developing in impressively positive directions”
How do players rate Ashes of Creation so far? Out of the 1,345 reviews on Steam, only 42 percent are positive. This reflects the frustration of many players from last night.
Jayjojane420 writes on Steam: “Unfortunately, it is still not possible to link accounts 6.5 hours after release, and therefore not possible to play.”
Wolfgang also complains on Steam: “The potential of the game is obvious, but there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for the current login chaos, considering how poorly the infrastructure seems prepared for launch.”
The game itself has only been criticized sporadically so far.
Val criticizes on Steam: “Visually and gameplay-wise outdated. Sounds, animations… Requested a refund after the first 10 minutes in the game world.”
Are there any positive first impressions? Yes! It is noticeable that some alpha veterans have also wandered onto Steam to leave praise.
Lunacy explains on Steam: “Ashes of Creation is developing in an impressively positive direction. Since the early alpha phases, new content, classes, and systems have been steadily added, and you can clearly see how much passion this project has.”
Abush shares the same view on Steam: “I find the development very positive, with many new things, more beginner-friendly, but not too easy. Servers are running stable, provided you can get on, which isn’t surprising given the player influx. Not only is the game getting bigger, but so is the community.”
Liv Nex adds on Steam: “I have already invested several hours in Alpha 2. I have to say that the current version is truly a huge improvement and just a lot of fun.”
For Intrepid, the plan seems to have definitely worked: Despite the current price of 41.64 Euros, so many new players are flocking to the Alpha that the MMORPG ranks number 1 in the best-selling games by total revenue on Steam.
What else do I need to know about Ashes of Creation? Ashes of Creation is a sandbox MMORPG set in a fantasy environment, played in a vast Open World. You fight against world bosses and compete against each other in PvP. There is also supposed to be a system where you level areas, thus building villages and cities and changing parts of the game world – the so-called “Nodes”. Development on the MMORPG began back in 2015. You can read more about it here: Release, Roadmap, Alpha 2, Classes, Gameplay, Payment model – everything important about the MMORPG Ashes of Creation.
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At the Game Awards 2025, new gameplay of Lords of the Fallen II was shown. This action RPG is a true Soulslike and presents itself with brutal action and great visuals.
Which game is it about? After the announcement of Lords of the Fallen II at gamescom 2025, the first gameplay presentation followed at the Game Awards. The Soulslike builds on the brutal dark fantasy setting, hardcore action RPG combat, and an immersive world, just like its great predecessors Dark Souls and Elden Ring.
The new trailer underscores that we can expect a visually impressive graphics display, just like in the predecessor. The designs of the enemies and bosses are wonderfully twisted, the armors of our alter ego fit perfectly into the world, and those who cannot stand blood should definitely avoid Lords of the Fallen II. See for yourself:
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Lords of the Fallen 2 shows its gameplay with Soulslike battles in the trailer
This is so Metal!!!
How is the trailer received? On YouTube, many players express their excitement:
richardespinoza9989 celebrates: “This is damn Metal, hell yes!!!”
inFasmortal praises the visual leap compared to part 1 (which already looked great but struggled with performance issues): “Damn, the graphics are even significantly better than before.”
wizadstick2522 draws a conclusion: “God of War and Dark Souls just had a baby. This is so Metal!!!”
sinvismcree’s anticipation rises: “Now I’m even more excited for this game. CI Games has hit the nail on the head. FANTASTIC. I can’t wait.”
What else is known about Lords of the Fallen II? The action RPG is set to be released in 2026 for PC (exclusive to Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Whether there will be a Steam release at a later date is currently unclear. However, it seems likely as the predecessor has been available on Steam since 2023.
The Soulslike aims to offer a fast-paced, action-packed combat system, a shattered open world, a wonderfully dark fantasy setting, and ruthless bosses once again. The first trailer provided you with a nice first impression, with some Elden Ring vibes AND tentacles – so there will also be cosmic horror in the style of Cthulhu: Strong dark fantasy RPG chases golden gods and titanic tentacles at you in the new continuation
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At the Game Awards 2025, the creators of Total War announced a new title in their well-known strategy game series, and this time it delves into the dark future of Warhammer 40,000. The trailer already provides first info.
This is the state of Total War and Warhammer:
Warhammer 3 is by far the largest Total War on Steam with well over 30,000 players every month according to steamcharts. Place 2, Rome II, follows with about 8,000, while the rest falls far behind.
Despite some issues with DLCs, Total War: Warhammer 3 is therefore one of the best strategy games ever on Steam and is still growing.
This has now been announced: At the Game Awards 2025, Total War: Warhammer 40k was presented as the latest game in the series, after Creative Assembly had previously already announced a new historical title with Medieval 3.
On stage was actor David Harbour, most of you probably know him as Chief Hopper from Stranger Things or as Hellboy (watchable on YouTube). Harbour identifies himself as a huge fan of tabletop games like Warhammer and promises: He will also appear in the game. What role he plays is still unknown.
Thanks to the new engine, Total War: Warhammer 40k will be playable not only on PC but also on PS5 and Xbox at launch. There is no release date yet, and more information is expected on December 16, 2025, and later in 2026. However, the trailer reveals some content:
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Total War: Warhammer 40,000 in the Announcement Trailer
Four factions (and one more) with full customization
The trailer features not only a nice cinematic but also some gameplay, including features that have never been seen in Total War before. An Imperial Cruiser bombards a planet from orbit, Space Marines land in Drop Pods and engage directly in battle.
The battlefield itself clearly looks like Total War, albeit with much more destruction and environment. Instead of an open field with a few forests, there are cities with streets, houses, and ruins. There is already information about the playable factions. They will include:
Additionally, Chaos Space Marines are expected to appear later, although there is no concrete information yet on when that will be. However, there will not be a Blood Pack, the official blog post states: Blood and slaughter are part of Warhammer 40,000, without that one cannot depict the world.
In the overview, various planets are also visible, one of which is being destroyed by an Exterminatus in the background. Such attacks are said to be possible, but we cannot yet say how much this will play out as a gameplay element.
Especially for fans of the tabletop, it will be exciting that you can fully customize your armies. You can not only choose which equipment and abilities your units receive, but you can also name the war packs and equip them with various colors and emblems – almost as if you were painting your miniatures.
If you are eager for the new Total War but are not very familiar with the world yet, the first look may be a shock. But it’s worth exploring Warhammer 40,000. For a start, here are some tips: The 7 best games to get into the world of Warhammer
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A movie series like Harry Potter is not free from mistakes and curious moments. One of them can be found in the fourth part and concerns a football fan who is wandering around the wrong event.
Making a film is a big and elaborate undertaking, during which many decisions must be made. Among them, what the actors wear in front of the camera. Special attention is required, especially when dealing with a fictional universe like Harry Potter.
Things that we usually only know from our real world stand out even more and seem out of place. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, there is a curious scene where the costume design seems to have been done a bit inaccurately. The result is a funny movie mistake, and by far not the only one in the series.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – English Trailer
The Wrong Sport
Which scene are we talking about? If you pause Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the right moment, around minute 06:28, you find yourself at the Quidditch World Cup. You can learn more about this broom sport on MeinMMO.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione, along with several other characters, attend the finals, and the film shows the audience the colorful hustle and bustle on the grounds. Here, numerous Quidditch fans have set up their tents to camp. At the mentioned spot, a man walks by and is visible on the left side of the image. He is wearing a jersey that may not say much to the uninitiated at first glance. Football fans might find it familiar, though.
It is actually a jersey of the Spanish football club Betis Sevilla. They play in the Primera División, the top Spanish league. The jersey in the film is, as the club colors suggest, green and white striped.
Here you can see what it looks like – the mentioned fan is visible on the left of the image:
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Now it seems a bit strange that someone is walking around in a football jersey at the Quidditch World Cup. Moreover, football plays no role in Harry Potter, let alone a team from Spain.
However, there is a possible explanation for how the movie mistake might have occurred: The flag of a country that plays a central role in the Quidditch World Cup shares two colors with the Spanish football team: Ireland.
The flag of this country also contains green and white, along with red. So it’s possible that during the dressing of the extras for the film, there was some sort of mix-up. An Irish jersey was swapped with the real Spanish one, or the costume department was not aware that this is clothing of the club Betis Sevilla.
That an extra is wearing the Irish colors is indeed likely: In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Ireland wins the Quidditch World Cup in 1994. The country was therefore very present during the finals.
Or the jersey is not a mistake at all, but a deliberate decision to let a Spanish football fan walk around during the World Cup. In this case, it seems a bit strange. Did you notice the scene? Feel free to write it to us in the comments. The movie adaptations contain even more inconsistencies: The Harry Potter movies changed an important detail – just to contradict themselves multiple times
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In Pokémon GO Raids can currently be much more rewarding for you. However, you need to be diligent first.
Every month, and for some events, there has been the GO-Pass in Pokémon GO for some time now. This is a kind of Battle Pass, which comes in both a free and a paid version. Here you can receive many different rewards such as Pokémon, items, stardust, experience points, or bonuses.
One bonus you can receive in the current pass is really worthwhile if you complete many raids. However, you first need to unlock it and pay attention to a small detail.
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
Much more rewards
What kind of bonus is it? If you reach level 75 in the current GO-Pass in December, you unlock the GO-Pass Bonus Rank 3. This ensures that you receive additional rewards for raids and Dyna battles when you complete them on-site.
A trainer on Reddit shows what this can look like. He completed 14 Kyurem raids during the raid hour and received, in addition to some other rewards, the amazing yield of 198 rare candies. This averages to just over 14 rare candies per raid.
In one raid he even received a total of 30 rare candies.
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How do I get the bonus? If you want to benefit from the bonus, you need to reach Level 75 in the current GO-Pass. You can see your current progress in the “Events” tab.
To make progress in the GO-Pass, you have 2 options. On one hand, you can receive 250 bonus points every day by completing raids (100 points), hatching eggs (40 points), and catching monsters (5 points). You need 100 points to level up.
Additionally, there are daily and weekly tasks that you can complete to earn more points. You can see which ones they are and which ones you haven’t completed yet directly under the GO-Pass.
How long is the bonus active? The GO-Pass and thus the bonus, once you’ve unlocked it, is active until Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Do I need the premium version? No. If you want to benefit from the bonus, you do not need the paid version of the pass. The bonus is unlocked at level 75 in both the free and paid versions.
Until December 16, 2025, there is an event where another bonus can be unlocked, which can bring you additional regular and XL candies in Dyna battles. However, all trainers need to complete a task first. What this is, you can find out in our information about the Kampflustig event in Pokémon GO.
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Even SpongeBob has a house in World of Warcraft – at least he should feel comfortable there. Because a big pineapple is already waiting for him.
Housing in World of Warcraft unleashes unexpected creativity in the community and also ensures that some people spend a lot of time on game content that they would otherwise likely avoid. But not everyone tries their hand at a “serious” house – some just want to pay tribute to a popular TV series, like SpongeBob.
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In WoW könnt ihr Häuser anheben – Pimp Your House Edition
How did he do it? Recreating SpongeBob’s house may look complicated at first glance, but it is actually quite simple. The player Fridge_nz just had to dye a lot of rugs with orange paint and then build them into the egg-shaped pineapple. While this is a bit of a fiddly and detailed task, it’s not a big problem with enough perseverance.
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Additional details, like the stalk, can then be added with trees, and the windows seem to be wells that have simply been pushed far into the rugs.
The community is now, of course, demanding that the entire neighborhood be transformed into “Bikini Bottom” and that everyone should create a house from the SpongeBob universe there – but whether this will be adhered to is probably written in the stars.
Druids, on the other hand, are excited that Blizzard has now made flying houses “officially” possible. Because this allows for new possibilities, such as creating a beautiful treehouse, which is probably every druid’s dream:
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The community continues to showcase extreme creativity in dealing with housing and brings forth new projects every day, from which one can draw inspiration or simply admire. At Blizzard, there is at least one SpongeBob fan, because anyone who wants to can find SpongeBob and Patrick even in The War Within.
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Casey Hudson has made a name for himself as a developer of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect. He is now presenting his new project at the Game Awards 2025.
What is known about the game? Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will be a single-player action RPG with a strong focus on story. The game is being developed at Arcanaut Studios in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. The developers describe the project as a “spiritual successor to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.”
At the Game Awards 2025, there was a first teaser trailer that you can watch below. It features a Jedi who lands on a planet with her two companions (including the obligatory Android) to investigate a crashed ship. There, she finds something that justifies the use of a lightsaber. But see for yourself:
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Star Wars reveals its new action RPG Fate of the Old Republic in the trailer
After Anthem and studio bankruptcy, a new Star Wars
Who is behind the game? The creative lead is Casey Hudson, whom many of you may know. As the lead developer, he has worked on RPG milestones such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy.
At this year’s Game Awards 2025, Wizards of the Coast announced a new game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe that particularly delights fans of a certain class.
What kind of game has Wizards of the Coast announced? It is the game “Warlock”, the English term for the Warlock class in Dungeons & Dragons, in which this open-world action-adventure will take place. Warlock is not (as one might expect from the IP) a role-playing game that is meant to resemble the TTRPG, but rather a faster and action-packed gaming experience.
There will be no turn-based combat or dice decisions as in Baldur’s Gate 3, as Invoke Studios, the developers of Warlock, informed us. They describe their project as an “immersive single-player open-world experience.”
Here you can see the trailer for Warlock by Invoke Studios:
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The dark action-adventure WARLOCK in the trailer – set in a world inspired by Dungeons & Dragons
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The trailer makes Warlock fans’ hearts race
What are the developers focusing on with Warlock? Wizards of the Coast has given Invoke a lot of freedom to develop a game that appeals to both Dungeons & Dragons fans and newcomers. The focus is on the story of the warrior and Warlock Kaatri, who gains her magic through a pact with a powerful entity. The developers emphasize that Warlocks naturally possess a high charisma to be able to enter such a pact, and this should also apply to the protagonist, who we already see in the trailer.
Instead of players creating their own Warlock or choosing their own patron, Warlock wants to focus solely on Kaatri’s story and her relationship with her mysterious entity. Which patron it is has not yet been confirmed, but fans of Dungeons & Dragons can add 1 and 1 together based on the trailer:
You can see how a curse blade is summoned, and alongside popular spells and tricks such as Eldritch Blast, shadows and flying feathers are notably emphasized – this could indicate a connection to the Raven Queen and the Shadowfell.
What is the community’s reaction? Under the trailer on YouTube, which was presented at the Game Awards, excitement is clearly evident through the announcement. In addition to the inclusion of the metal band “Tool” (which indicates good taste from the studio for many fans), people are excited about a game full of Warlock class features:
“Can we take a short rest: The Game,” writes @TheMelonXx
“A third game where I can use Eldritch Blast a million times next to tabletop and Baldur’s Gate 3? Sweet,” finds @dawnfyre3337
At the Game Awards 2025, there was a new, atmospheric trailer for EXODUS, the new sci-fi RPG from former BioWare veterans. At the end, we learn when the “Mass Effect in spirit” is set to be released.
What kind of game is this?EXODUS is a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG from Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment. The studio includes various former BioWare veterans who have worked on titles such as Mass Effect, Baldur’s Gate, or Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
The new trailer explains what EXODUS is about:
You are Jun Aslan. From an insignificant scavenger to the last hope of humanity in the fight against the Celestials.
It was never meant to be your fate to salvage wrecks for your entire life. Your special gift makes you the only person capable of facing the encroaching storm. Lead the fight, forge your own destiny, and travel with an interstellar crew through a vast galaxy full of wonders and dangers. To save your homeworld, you must confront the Celestials – an evolutionary stage of humanity 40,000 years in the future – and steal their technology if your world is to have any hope of surviving this battle.
But the struggle for survival has consequences… Traveling through space at the edge of light speed can turn your days into decades for your friends and loved ones back home. How far are you willing to go? How much are you willing to sacrifice?
Here you can see the new trailer for EXODUS from the Game Awards 2025:
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New Sci-Fi Action-Adventure EXODUS in trailer, coming early 2027
Release planned for 2027
What else does the trailer reveal? The nearly 3 minutes not only introduce us to the main character Jun Aslan and his mission. It also showcases well-staged story sequences, the use of Celestial technology (such as creating a bridge with a prosthetic arm), and third-person shooting action against aliens.
Moreover, the trailer emphasizes the importance of the companions who will join Aslan throughout the adventure. And there is a ship that serves as a base. Much of this should feel very familiar to fans of the Mass Effect series.
What else is known? At the end of the trailer, the developers reveal their plan to release the sci-fi RPG early in 2027, specifically on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). From a Q&A session in January 2025, we know a bit more.
At the Game Awards 2025, Larian Studios presents their new game Divinity, which comes across as dark and mature with body horror in the trailer.
Yes, thanks to the revealed secret of the statue, we actually already knew: Larian announces that they are returning to Divinity and thus back to the world of Rivellon.
What is behind Divinity? The series is a fantasy role-playing series that began in 2002 with Divine Divinity. Since then, you have explored the world of Rivellon in several parts, and there have already been various genres: from isometric hack-and-slash to tactical, turn-based CRPGs.
The success took a long time to come until the release of Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel. The role-playing games are praised for their great player freedom, a strong co-op mode, and complex decisions.
Game Awards trailer showcases a gruesome world
In the trailer on YouTube, you quickly see which direction Divinity will take: An old man is burned on the pyre while people around him happily celebrate and drink, engaging in lovemaking, and a few monsters emerge from the victim’s blood:
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Bigger than Baldur’s Gate 3 and even better thanks to Divinity?
In the press release, Studio Head Swen Vincke announced that their new game will be even bigger and more ambitious:
Despite our long history with the series, this is our first game entitled ‘Divinity.’ We’re ready to bring everything we’ve done previously into one place. This marks the beginning of something with more breadth, depth, and intimacy than anything we’ve created before. We’ve been building toward this moment ever since we took our fate into our own hands.
There are many fans who claim that the Divinity Original Sin series is even fundamentally better than Baldur’s Gate 3. I personally count myself among them – and that’s despite having spent more than 1,000 hours in Baldur’s Gate 3 by now.
Of course, it must be said that Larian’s Game of the Year is clearly ahead in terms of production quality and narrative. Just thinking about some scenes, like Astarion meeting Cazador or the transformation of Dame Aylin, still gives me goosebumps.
However, one factor puts Baldur’s Gate 3 at a disadvantage and has always limited the team’s creativity: Larian had to adhere to the ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons.That’s why, as a fan, especially of Divinity Original Sin 2, I am inwardly doing cartwheels right now.
What makes Divinity better: What the Divinity Original Sin series did better was the amount of freedom available within the systems. In combat alone, you can experiment endlessly because it’s based on the interaction of elements like water, fire, oil, or poison. You can spill oil, set it on fire, then pour water on it to create steam, and electrify that steam—and just like that, an entire enemy army is wiped out. There are also big differences in the actions, which you can combine more freely than in Baldur’s Gate 3 if you forgo other actions. The dice-roll luck from Dungeons & Dragons is also eliminated; you have more control in these games. The hit probability is usually 95% or 100%.
The atmosphere was also significantly more bizarre. One of my absolute favorites is something like Sir Lora: a squirrel that rides on a dead cat and accompanies you. That’s exactly the kind of thing I want more of.
No Prior Knowledge Needed
Divinity clearly seems to be a kind of fresh start for the series. That is likely why they chose to simply call the game Divinity. Larian itself says that absolutely no prior knowledge of the series is needed for the new installment, but that those who have played Divinity: Original Sin and Divinity: Original Sin 2 will have a deeper understanding.
I am quite sure that Baldur’s Gate 3 was essentially just the springboard for Larian to now have the resources to go completely wild. I sincerely hope that the studio will not succumb to megalomania, but I am optimistic and looking forward to it. The chains are off, and Larian can now craft the ultimate RPG of their dreams.
A release window has not yet been announced. However, it will probably take a while.
For Dungeons & Dragons fans, there was also something at The Game Awards:
For one of the greatest directors in history, it was a lifelong dream, but the film turned out to be a colossal commercial failure, earning only a tenth of its costs.
Which film is it about? It is about Megalopolis by Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now). The 138-minute film was a passion project of Coppola and was released in theaters in September 2024. Featured stars include Adam Driver (Star Wars), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones) and Shia LaBeouf (Transformers).
The budget reportedly was around 120 million US dollars. However, the work only managed to earn 14.4 million dollars at the box office. As a result, Megalopolis has secured a spot on our list of the biggest flops of the cinema year 2024.
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Megalopolis – Trailer for the latest film by Francis Ford Coppola
Coppola does not give up
What happens in 2026? According to a post by the star director on Instagram, Megalopolis is set to celebrate a comeback in select theaters around New Year’s: “I hope that Megalopolis becomes the focal point of discussions about improving society and humanity every New Year’s Day.”
Despite its poor box office performance and mixed reviews (the film has about 34 percent on rottentomatoes.com), Coppola seems convinced of the quality of his work.
How are film fans reacting to the announcement? On Reddit, there are already lively discussions regarding the announcement. Some are actually looking forward to seeing a Coppola film in theaters for New Year’s. Many others, however, anticipate another box office flop.
Acceptable_Shine_738 says: “The first flop at the box office in 2026. What a start to the new year!”
Commercial_Site622 points out the strong competition: “Competing against Avatar and Stranger Things? We will see.”
Varolyn is more optimistic: “It will also briefly be the film with the highest box office earnings of 2026, so that speaks for it.”
To see Megalopolis, you don’t have to go to the cinema. The film is currently available on Netflix. Alternatively, you can rent or buy the film in various stores like Prime Video or Apple TV for a few euros. A few potential cinema highlights for gamers in the coming years can be found in this list: All video game adaptations set to be released in 2026 and 2027
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In ARC Raiders, PvP plays a significant role. A player was attacked by an enemy group, apparently without a chance against them. This made him so angry that he promptly demolished his keyboard.
How you interact with other players in ARC Raiders is entirely up to you. You can take down enemy player characters and secure their loot, for example. Or you can remain friendly and just do your own thing. A statistic from November 2025 even showed that one-fifth of players in ARC Raiders have not killed anyone and nearly half avoid PvP.
ARC Raiders zeigt im Launch-Trailer, wie der Kampf Mensch gegen Maschine aussieht
“20 plastic parts, 2 metal parts, 5 electrical components”
Why did the player tear apart his keyboard? When the player attempted to fight the dangerous Matriarch solo, he was ganked by “Rats” in ARC Raiders. This type of player has received their nickname from the community. They camp at Extraction Points, lie in wait for unsuspecting players, or pretend to be friendly only to shoot their victims in the back.
According to his statement, the enemy players only had free loadouts, meaning weaker weapons and gear. But because the solo player was outnumbered and occupied with the Matriarch, he had little chance of escaping the fight alive, which can be termed ganking.
The fact that ARC Raiders became a “non-PvE” game made him so angry that not only did his character go down, but also his keyboard:
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This is what the community says about it: The top comment with over 6,700 upvotes comes from Nihhrt, who jokingly lists what materials one would probably obtain while recycling the destroyed keyboard in the world of ARC Raiders. hiddencamela remarks: “I’m not rich enough to get that angry.” And uselesssoftwaredev notes: “I don’t know, man, I pay for my stuff myself… this is wild…”
Utterlyugly jokes: “Plot twist: He plays with a controller.” And UnbotheredCapybara22 adds: “Looks like he slapped the controller on the keyboard. Check out the broken RB button on the controller.”
Johan Pilestedt, CCO at Arrowhead and Creative Director for Helldivers 2, responded to a question from the community and casually announced a new mode.
What kind of mode is this? On X, Johan Pilestedt was pinged by a player (“Be_Spiritified”) with the following idea: “I had an idea for Helldivers that I wanted to throw into the ring. […] I think it would be pretty cool if there was a kind of roguelike/endless mode where we have to fight wave after wave or repeatedly complete objectives on the same map.”
And behold: The Creative Director of Helldivers 2 responds on X, and had a surprise in tow: “Hey! We have a prototype of a Rogue-Lite mode – it fundamentally changes the game!”
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Helldivers 2 shows the new expansion “Into the Unjust” in the trailer and takes players deep underground
What is a Rogue-Lite? It’s a more accessible variant of the roguelike genre, where players navigate randomly generated levels and their character can anytime fall victim to permanent death. Thanks to an overarching progression system that affects all future runs, players become stronger despite constant restarts and make progress more easily.
Examples of recommended Rogue-Lites include Hades 1 and 2, Dead Cells, Vampire Survivors, or The Binding of Isaac.
“Make it playable”
What could this look like in Helldivers 2? “Be_Spiritified” has already thrown a possible variant into the ring. Players must fight wave after wave of enemies and survive as long as possible. It seems clear that this mode is likely to play very differently from the previous Helldivers experience.
How is the community reacting to this? With great anticipation.
TheColeBrew states on X: “Grant me the endless hordes/wave mode, and my life belongs to you!”
Kartal writes on X: “This is exactly what would bring me back to try the game again.”
Joko pleads with the devs on X: “I beg you. Make it playable, for example in a separate beta version like the slim version or something, but we need to get this wonder in our hands!”
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 captivates countless players with its story, music and combat system. At the Game Awards, the role-playing game won virtually every award imaginable, even though it cost surprisingly little to produce.
Update from December 12, 2025: It was clear, but confirmation came a few hours ago: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was named Game of the Year at The Game Awards. The role-playing game also won awards for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score & Music, Best RPG, Best Performance (Jennifer English), Best Independent Game, and Best Debut Indie Game.
Clair Obscur has thus converted almost all of its nominations into awards. Only Best Audio Design went to Battlefield 6. An overview of all winners can be found at GameStar. As a thank you, the developers are releasing a new update for the role-playing game via X.
Now, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has received 12 nominations at the Game Awards (a record!), which take place tonight at 2:00 AM CET. There, developers as well as outstanding games are honored for their achievements. You can find all nominations for the Game Awards in our overview.
In an interview, Guillaume Broche, developer and founder of “Sandfall Interactive,” reveals how high the budget of the RPG really was – and it is remarkably low.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere
one and a half times the development cost of Palworld, which according to Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe cost about 1 billion yen, roughly 7 million dollars.
one-sixth of the budget of Ghost of Tsushima, which was at 60 million dollars (Source: wikipedia.org)
approximately the price of 21 1-minute trailers at the Game Awards (Source: kitguru.net).
To save costs, the team deliberately decided against an open world and instead opted for classic RPG structures. This means: level-based areas resembling corridors and turn-based battles, for which characters are teleported to arenas. Thus, not every corner of the world had to be built in detail, yet the feeling of vastness is created.
Broche formed his creative team from completely unknown people he discovered online. He taught himself many skills: “I wouldn’t be an artist without YouTube,” he says. There he took directing lessons. He found the lead writer of Expedition 33 through Reddit and the composer via a SoundCloud post. The vision, however, was clear from the beginning: quality over quantity.
With the update “The Old Peace”, the 63rd Warframe was introduced, and now Operators can also farm this devilish guy. You can find out how and where to do this best in our guide.
Where can I get Uriel? To get Uriel, you have three options:
Spend 370 Platinum in the shop and buy him directly without grinding
Farm the components of Uriel and build him in your forge
Buy the components for Maphica from Roathe in La Cathėdrale
If you want to save your money and earn Uriel yourself, then you are surely interested in option 2. But where do you start farming and how long does the grind take? You will find all that in the following part.
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Warframe verrät das Release-Datum zu The Old Piece im Trailer
Farming Uriel – How to save time
How do I farm Uriel best? First, you should start and complete the new campaign “The Old Peace”, as this will reward you with the necessary blueprint for Uriel at the end. If you have already done that, you will still need three more blueprints for:
Neuroptics
Chassis
Systems
You can obtain these blueprints through the new mode “The Abyss” in Albrecht’s Dark Reflection – this activity will be unlocked upon completing the campaign. To do this, complete the 21 Infernos and defeat Uriel at his throne. With a bit of luck, you will receive a blueprint at the end.
It is important to mention that your loot drop depends on chance. So if you are lucky, you can get all blueprints in less than 1 to 2 hours. In the worst case, your loot luck can be so bad that you may still be farming for the Neuroptics after 10 hours.
The interesting part is that you can select level 21 after the first completion to challenge Uriel. This saves you a lot of time when grinding, but the RNG part still exists. There is no bad luck protection when looting.
Uriel also has a different helmet
If you don’t want to farm all the blueprints, or if you are unlucky with your RNG, you can also visit Roathe in La Cathėdrale and purchase all the necessary blueprints for 75 Maphica. You can even buy the entire set for 150 Maphica if you have sold your large blueprint.
Can I trade or even sell the blueprints with a friend? No, only Prime items and blueprints, as well as selected weapons and materials can be sold. However, this does not include blueprints for regular Warframes.
How long does the grind take? That depends on your RNG. Expect about 3 to 6 hours of farming time if you focus solely on “The Abyss”. With Roathe, you can even shorten the time, as you are not reliant on your loot luck.
