The organizer of the Game Awards posts some coordinates, and suddenly Elder Scrolls 6 doesn’t seem so far-fetched anymore

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Geoff Keighley is hosting the Game Awards in just a few days, as he does every year. It is a tradition during the show to unveil new games and present fresh trailers for already known titles. The host has now posted a picture that depicts one of the possible titles.

What is this picture about? The image from Keighley showcases a statue constellation on X, chiseled in stone. The construct consists of several undead, a crocodile, a wolf, and other figures. Right next to it is a gate. In the background, a desert landscape is visible.

Twitter Geoff Keighley

Keighley writes, “regal.inspiring.thickness”, which translates to “regal.inspiring.thickness”. The timing of the image being posted just before the Game Awards is likely not a coincidence and may relate to a new announcement or a new trailer at this year’s show.

Many users are speculating about the meaning behind the image. They are already a significant step closer to the solution.

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What’s behind it? Some fans have matched the words with appropriate coordinates. When entering the words into What3Words, a point appears in the middle of a desert, which was shared by the Game Awards account on X.

A fan ventured to the mentioned location and found something very special: the life-sized statue hinted at in the post. On X, he shares the pictures and videos of the monument.

What could be behind this? Now begins the great guessing game about which game might be behind it. The comment below with the most likes pertains to The Elder Scrolls 6. The commenter suspects that it’s finally time for a first full trailer for it.

Other players propose further suggestions like Fallout, God of War, or Path of Exile. Especially for the latter, a player on X has the suspicion that the many animals in the statue could point to a druid, which would fit with the upcoming DLC.

Alongside, there are other ideas like Diablo 4 or DOOM. What ultimately lies behind it will likely be revealed at the upcoming Game Awards, where alongside the announcements previously released games will also be honored.

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What do you think: Which game could be behind this picture? Feel free to tell us in the comments what new announcement or already revealed game you suspect behind the stone gate.

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As the world fights over rare resources for batteries, researchers find a huge deposit that can solve the problems immediately

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 3 minutes

A gigantic lithium deposit has been discovered in a crater of an ancient, inactive supervolcano in the USA. Experts suspect that the deposit could supply the global battery market for decades and displace current market leaders.

What was discovered and why is it so special? According to three researchers, the possibly largest known lithium reserve in the world has been found in the McDermitt Crater on the border of the US states of Nevada and Oregon. The crater is the remnant of a supervolcano eruption that occurred around 16 million years ago (ScienceAdvances).

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The researchers estimate that there may be between 20 and 40 million tons of lithium there – significantly more than in the currently largest known deposits like the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia (Earth.com). For comparison: Bolivia’s salt flat contains an estimated 10.2 million tons.

The estimated market value of the deposit is around 1.5 trillion US dollars (NDTV).

Finite resources and infinite conflicts

Why is the find so relevant? Lithium is the lightest alkali metal and occurs in small amounts in minerals such as spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, and amblygonite, as well as in magmatic rocks and some mineral springs. It is industrially obtained by the electrolysis of a melt of lithium and potassium chlorides. The metal has a variety of applications and is primarily used today for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles; other uses include pharmaceuticals, pyrotechnics, electronics, and aircraft manufacturing (IG).

With the find, the ranking of the largest lithium production could for the first time be reshuffled. Until now, Australia and China, as well as some South American countries, have been dominant nations in exports (IG). Furthermore, the increasing demand could at least be met in the short term, provided that consumption does not rise excessively (TomsHardware).

What open questions are there? Although the find offers enormous economic and geopolitical opportunities for the United States and national production, there is also criticism – especially from environmental experts and Indigenous groups.

Despite their potential, the McDermitt Caldera is already an inhabited area with people, wildlife, and water sources. Actions in the coming years will determine whether the lithium beneath the crater can actually be mined (NDTV).

The exact location of the inactive volcano.
Image source: Wikipedia

The potential mining site, known as the Thacker Pass project, would be in an ecologically sensitive area that holds cultural significance for local communities. However, lithium has already been mined nearby for years. The new find essentially expands the potential extraction area of valuable ores (Earth).

According to Human Rights Watch, there are already significant local conflicts and human rights violations related to mining companies:

Companies like Lithium Nevada can easily secure mining rights thanks to a U.S. law from 1872, which grants U.S. citizens, including companies, nearly unrestricted opportunities for mineral exploration on federal land – mostly land taken from Indigenous peoples – without significant consultation with the Indigenous population and without their free, prior, and informed consent – a violation of international human rights law. 

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The discovery of this vast deposit could stabilize the supply situation in the global battery market in the medium term. This means: fewer supply bottlenecks, potentially lower prices, and more independence for the USA from other markets. However, it is still uncertain whether mining will be allowed. Electric vehicles are generally the largest consumer market for lithium. It has now even become clear that according to a study, electric car drivers buy a new car four times more often than gasoline drivers

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WoW: Just before the housing launch, Blizzard disappoints a group severely

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Housing in World of Warcraft is about to launch. However, one group will not have its own neighborhoods.

Tomorrow is finally the day. Patch 11.2.7 launches in World of Warcraft, and with it comes the long-awaited Housing – at least for those who pre-ordered Midnight. But at the last minute, Blizzard made an announcement that many might not like. One type of neighborhood will not be available in the game immediately. Those who were looking forward to opening a neighborhood with their friends will have to wait.

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What was announced? In the official WoW forum, Blizzard announced that there will be a few changes to Housing before the release of Midnight. They wanted to clarify one thing, namely that Early Access will only include Public Neighborhoods and Guild Neighborhoods. The Charter Neighborhoods will not be available tomorrow, December 3rd.

The reason for this is that Blizzard wants to see how the servers handle the load. In case of doubt, they want to stabilize the situation first, and by initially limiting neighborhoods to 2 out of 3 types, it is predictable how many neighborhoods will be created. Blizzard stated:

Our concern here is the performance and stability of the game while we release this very complex patch. We are focusing heavily on providing a performant game while players create numerous neighborhoods over the next days and weeks.

No neighborhoods for friends – later

What does this mean? In plain language, this means that everyone who had set their expectations on creating a neighborhood with their friends or communities will have to wait a while longer. If you really want to live with your friends, you will either have to move into a public neighborhood that still has enough space, or join a guild.

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When will these neighborhoods come? When the “Charter” neighborhoods will be available is thus uncertain. It is possible that Blizzard will activate them after a few days if server load is stable and no major issues arise. However, it could also be that this last type of neighborhood will only appear with the release of Midnight in March 2026.

However, keep in mind that the Early Access of Housing is exactly that: an early access. There will likely be bugs and issues, and not all features are complete yet. This is more or less a first “live test” for Blizzard, so that everything runs smoothly by the time Midnight launches.
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The brave soldiers from Helldivers will soon save the world in theaters as well, led by a director who knows how to tell explosive stories

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

The co-op shooter Helldivers is getting its own movie. This is now confirmed, as well as who the director will be. The latter is already causing criticism among fans, but there are also some optimistic voices.

What kind of movie is it? As Hollywood Reporter reports, a film adaptation of the shooter series Helldivers is in the works at Sony Pictures. It currently consists of two titles, with the second one being released in February 2024 and gaining a lot of attention.

Even in 2025, the game will still be receiving updates and improvements, after players had criticized the technical state. Completely unaffected by this is the upcoming adaptation, for which there is already some information.

The screenplay is being written by Gary Dauberman, who has primarily worked in the horror genre in the past, responsible for films like Annabelle, It, and Until Dawn. The latter film, like Helldivers, is a video game adaptation.

Justin Lin will take the director’s chair. He is particularly known for the Fast & Furious series, having directed parts 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9. Otherwise, he is recognized as the director of Star Trek Beyond, the third installment in the reboot series, or various television series like True Detective or S.W.A.T.

There is currently no trailer for the movie yet; instead, here is a video on the new expansion in Helldivers 2:

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A movie that actually already exists

What will the movie be about? Nothing specific is known about the plot yet. However, looking at the video game template, the fight against the alien Terminids and the mechanical Automatons will certainly play a major role. After all, it is necessary to maintain peace on Over-Earth.

Interestingly, there is already a film that has parallels to Helldivers. In 1997, Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven, was released, which presumably served as an inspiration for the developers. It also features exaggerated and satirical patriotism, the over-the-top battle against bug aliens, and plenty of action.

Many players discovered Starship Troopers upon the release of Helldivers 2 and helped the film find numerous new viewers. If the game now gets its own adaptation, the circle will be complete. Comparisons to Paul Verhoeven’s film will certainly be drawn when Helldivers is released in theaters.

Justin Lin must show that he can reach the level of the cult film Starship Troopers. Because with a filmography largely consisting of Fast & Furious, he has not only fans. Additionally, according to insiders from Hollywood Reporter, he himself does not play video games, and therefore knows Helldivers only from the outside. However, this might be an advantage for him to deliver a successful interpretation of the brand.

On Reddit, the announcement is already causing criticism, although some Helldivers players also have hope.

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What do players think? On Reddit, many comments are gathering around the news and particularly about the choice of director.

  • “I think someone should throw him into a Diff-10 mission without explanation of how the game works, then he would get a feel for how the Helldivers universe works,” suggests JET252LL.
  • “I’m sure someone who does not understand or respect the source material will do a great job!” writes ponzicar ironically.
  • “Please don’t let this be a Halo TV series, I beg you,” says BozoRedditboi, referring to the 2022 series, which is also controversial among fans.
  •  “It’s a video game movie. Those with high expectations will only be disappointed,” warns Euphoric_Reading_401.

Amid the critical voices, hopeful ones also emerge:

  • “As a Trekkie, he really did a great job with Star Trek Beyond, after the two films by J.J. Abrams were rather mediocre. That and the fact that he is a fan of Starship Troopers gives me confidence that he would do justice to Helldivers,” writes artemis_kryze.
  • “I mean, exaggerated, ridiculous actions (like in Fast & Furious) somehow seem to fit Helldivers well,” thinks imthattoneguyyouknew.
  • ABystander987 agrees: “Over-the-top nonsense? Uh-huh, Helldivers. And what over-the-top, nonsense-filled film series has he led for quite a while? The Fast & Furious series.”

The opinions are thus divided. Therefore, we would now be interested in what you think about it. Do you believe a Helldivers movie could turn out well, especially with this director? Feel free to tell us in the comments. Starship Troopers, on the other hand, has since received a game itself: Star of the cult film Starship Troopers says: Train in Helldivers 2, but then blow up space bugs with me in our new game

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A trick in Where Winds Meet makes side missions much easier, allowing you to easily outsmart NPCs

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Where Winds Meet, players have discovered a trick to outsmart the AI NPCs, and it is as brilliant as it is simple.

What kind of NPCs are these? In Where Winds Meet, you have countless activities that you can engage in alongside the action-packed story. One of them allows you to speak with NPCs, which are supposed to come to life thanks to AI chatbots.

These NPCs always have their own agendas and missions that you can join. For example, you can guard the General’s Shrine with Chai Bakun. However, with the dozens of NPCs scattered throughout the game world, forming a friendship with all of them is extremely tedious. Therefore, players have now found a trick that makes many of the conversations easier to solve.

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The Master of Reality

What is this trick? Conversations with NPCs are similar to text adventures from early video games. The difference lies in who is the master of reality. With ChatGPT and similar tools, you dictate what should happen next, whereas in a classic text adventure, you can only choose from specific options.

According to PCGamesN.com, some players have taken advantage of this and told the NPCs what is going to happen. When an NPC asks for the answer to a riddle, players reply: “(Tell him the correct solution)”, which the NPC then believes.

Finally, players then ask for the solution to the riddle they have solved, without really solving it. Here too, the NPCs respond cheerfully and share their solution.

The same should work if an NPC wants to do something with you, like defend a location. Here too, it should be possible to simply say: “(Defend the place with him)” and the NPCs will be satisfied. However, before the NPCs become friendly, it may take several messages, which are set as a minimum.

What if that doesn’t work? If this method doesn’t work, there is another trick. Here, players, according to IGN.com, simply repeat part of the question. For example: “Who lives in the green house?” “In the green house?  – The NPCs will then reveal more information to keep the conversation going, and you will get closer to solving the riddle.

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Pokémon GO: How to get the new monster Nacli and its evolutions – All information about the journey to Paldea

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

The new season in Pokémon GO is starting. It directly brings you an event with a new monster and an increased Shiny chance for 2 strong attackers.

What kind of event is this? The event “Journey to Paldea” is the first event of the new season “Valuable Paths, which starts on December 2, 2025, in Pokémon GO. This event also starts on December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM. It runs until next Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

How do I get Geosali? The debut of Nacli, the Rock type monster from Generation 9, is also featured. You can catch this monster with some luck in the wild and by completing the field research tasks “Catch 5 different types of Pokémon” and “Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon”.

For 25 Nacli candies, you can evolve it into Naclstack, which can further evolve into Garganacl for 100 candies.

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All content from the Journey to Paldea

Which monsters have an increased Shiny chance? During the event, you have an increased chance of encountering Larvitar and Bagon as Shiny. Both monsters are among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO in their final evolution. You can find both monsters alternately in the wild.

When are which monsters available in the wild? The Journey to Paldea brings you alternating monsters in the wild, similar to habitats in the 3 major annual events. These will rotate on the respective days of the event. In the following table, you can see when to find each Pokémon.

DatePokémonNote
December 2Larvitar*, Driftloon*, Skrelp*from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
December 3Misdreavus*, Bagon*, Clauncher*
December 4Larvitar*, Driftloon*, Skrelp*
December 5Misdreavus*, Bagon*, Clauncher*
December 6Larvitar*, Driftloon*, Skrelp*from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
December 7Misdreavus*, Bagon*, Clauncher*from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
December 8Larvitar*, Driftloon*, Skrelp*
December 9Misdreavus*, Bagon*, Clauncher*from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Additionally, you can find Nymble*, Pawmi*, Smoliv* as well as the somewhat rarer Nacli on all days within the event.

All monsters marked with * can also appear as Shiny.

Which monsters are available in raids? If you want to dive into 3-star raids during the event, you can battle and catch the following monsters:

  • Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) (Iberian Peninsula)
  • Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed) (Eastern Hemisphere)
  • Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) (Western Hemisphere)
  • Bombirdier*
  • Dondozo*

Note that you can only find the Blaze Breed of Paldean Tauros in raids within Germany. If you want to obtain the other two variants, you need to remotely join a raid taking place in the corresponding regions of the world.

Monsters marked with * can also appear as Shiny.

What bonuses are there in the event? In addition to the increased Shiny chance for Larvitar and Bagon, you can also enjoy double experience points for winning raid battles and evolutions during the event.

What field research tasks are available in the event? Within the event, there are 3 event field research tasks that you can complete, and for that, you will receive Pokémon encounters as rewards. These are as follows:

TaskReward
Catch 5 types of PokémonEncounter with Nacli
Use 10 Power-Ups on PokémonEncounter with Nacli
Achieve 10 great throwsEncounter with Larvitar* or Bagon*

Additional contents of the event: There are also 2 collector challenges. If you catch all the monsters from the challenges, you will receive 5,000 experience points, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Larvitar and Bagon each.

For $1.99 (about €2), you can also purchase a limited-time research task. Here you will receive 3,000 Stardust, 2 Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with several event monsters like Larvitar, Bagon, and Nacli.

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In addition to the new season, there will also be many events, raids, and additional content in Pokémon GO in December. If you want to know which ones there are and when they will take place in the game, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in December 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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The new class of Elden Ring is a nun with a gigantic mace, named after a professional wrestler

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

With the upcoming DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign, there are two new Nightwalkers. One of them has already been introduced. With a new trailer, we now know what the second playable character is capable of.

What is this new class? The new class is the character “Undertaker”. Behind her is a nun in a black and white robe who wields a gigantic mace and strikes hard. With her mace, she is fully geared for melee combat.

The video clearly shows how powerful the nun can strike with her mace. Nevertheless, she does not forget her duties and is seen in the trailer praying in front of an altar.

The name Undertaker recalls the eponymous former professional wrestler. Bandai Namco also can’t resist making a joke about it, writing below the YouTube video that she should be kept out of cage fights. 

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Undertaker strikes hard

How do players find the new character? Many players share their opinions about the Undertaker on Instagram and YouTube. Especially on Instagram, there are many GIFs with the real Undertaker and iconic scenes from theatrical combat sports. 

On YouTube, many say they absolutely want to play the character. One user even says they don’t know what she’s capable of, but still want to play her as their main character. 

Many also feel reminded of Sister Friede and welcome her. Sister Friede is a boss in the DLC of Dark Souls 3, who is also based on a nun. However, here the religious lady wields a sickle instead of a mace.

When is the Undertaker coming? The new character is part of the DLC “The Forsaken Hollows” and will be released on December 4, 2025. In addition to the Undertaker, the following content will also be included in the DLC:

  • The Scholar as another Nightwalker
  • A new “Shifted Earth”, a large cave under Limveld with cursed crystals and ancient ruins
  • 2 new bosses
  • A new form called “Abominations”
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In Lord of the Rings Online, you will follow Gandalf’s call tomorrow, all of Middle-earth is in danger

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On December 3, 2025, the new expansion “The Kingdoms of Harad” for The Lord of the Rings Online will be released. MeinMMO summarizes what is known about the release of the addon.

What do I need to know about “The Kingdoms of Harad”? The new expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online is set to be released on December 3, 2025, and is expected to cost around 37 euros in the standard version. The highlight features of the addon include:

  • New story content and over 400 quests
  • 4 new regions: the corrupted lands of Adagîm, the dried-out gorges of Kíghan, the scorched plateaus of An Shêru, and the once lively lakes of Idagâl
  • 3 fresh dungeons and a raid (opens some time after launch)
  • Increase of the maximum level to 160

Here you can see the trailer for “The Kingdoms of Harad”:

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Middle-earth is in danger

What is “The Kingdoms of Harad” about? The new expansion is intended to complete the storyline surrounding “Song of Waves and Wind.” The developers describe the starting situation of the new adventure on lotro.com as follows:

The Kingdoms of Harad stand at a crossroads. As their rivalries intensify, an even greater threat is gaining strength. Gandalf has come to warn of the darkness rising in the south. The Thardúth, ancient servants of Morgoth, are rising again. They are harnessing forces that could throw Middle-earth out of balance.

Gain the support of the relatives of the coins as well as the grim Mizâdi, Shâra of the Renewed Hamât. Rival kingdoms clash, and old grudges resurface. From barren wastelands to corrupted forests to treacherous ruins, war looms on every horizon. Who will rise to the top of the Kingdoms of Harad to lead them into battle against the encroaching darkness… or even deeper into it?

What versions are available? The developers offer “The Kingdoms of Harad” in 3 different versions:

  • Standard version for 36.99 euros (all contents of Kingdoms of Harad, title Vanguard, and Level-Up Pack 150)
  • Collector’s version for 72.99 euros (all contents of the standard version (but different title) plus mounts, armor, companions, talisman, improved expedition supplies, additional gear slot)
  • Ultimate fan bundle for 118.99 euros (all contents of the other versions (different title) plus many additional bonus items like an earring that provides an XP bonus up to level 150, monster play skin, and housing teleport item)

The complete list of all contents of the 3 versions can be found at lotro.com.

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Don’t miss: Until December 7, 2025, you can secure large parts of the content of The Lord of the Rings Online, which you would normally need to purchase or earn, for free using a code. You can find all the information here: The MMORPG of The Lord of the Rings is giving away part of its DLCs, with a code you save time and money

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A brilliant duo of Gen Z rejected a million-dollar offer: Now their AI is supposed to beat OpenAI and DeepSeek

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Two 24-Year-Olds Develop Innovative AI: It Could Even Beat OpenAI and DeepSeek. But There’s Still a Long Way to Go, and the Developers Have Big Plans. They Even Turned Down a Million-Dollar Offer.

William Chen and Guan Wang hail from Michigan and studied together at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s most prestigious universities. Recently, they launched the “Open Source” project “OpenChat”, which caused quite a surprise.

This was, similar to ChatGPT, a so-called Large Language Model (LLM), but differed in one regard: Instead of being fed massive amounts of information, the two developers focused on a small, high-quality selection of conversational data.

The presentation of “OpenChat” made the two developers instantly famous, to the point where even xAI, the company behind the ChatBot Grok, was said to have had interest in them. However, the million-dollar offer from xAI was reportedly declined by the developers in favor of working on their own project. This was reported by Gulfnews.com.

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Innovative AI Architecture Aims to Beat Even OpenAI and DeepSeek

What Are the Developers Currently Doing? The two now 24-year-old founders are currently developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). AGI is considered a major goal of many large AI companies, as it would allow AI to think more autonomously.

The developers are utilizing a novel, brain-inspired architecture that they believe surpasses current large language models (LLMs) in reasoning tasks. The focus of the system is on the Hierarchical Reasoning Model (HRM), an AI architecture that mimics the human thought process and combines two modes of thinking: fast “gut feeling” and slower, deliberate analysis.

How Good Is the Innovative Architecture? A prototype of the AI architecture is said to already outperform high-quality models like GPT-4 or DeepSeek on certain complex benchmarks, especially in Sudoku and other abstract tasks. And only a fraction of the AI was said to have been utilized, at least according to the developers.

Chen and Wang aim to further develop and scale this approach with their startup Sapient Intelligence. The ultimate goal is a learning, universal AI that continuously learns without having to be retrained repeatedly.

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The 10 most powerful opponents of Godzilla in the power ranking

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 8 minutes

Godzilla has fought countless giant monsters and Kaijū in the 71 years since his first appearance. MeinMMO shows you in the power ranking which of them are the strongest.

How did this list come about? Godzilla has since played a major role in 38 films and has faced various opponents along the way. We include the strongest opponents of Godzilla from both American and Japanese films.

If your favorite monster or Kaijū is missing from this list, feel free to write your favorites in the comments. A few honorable mentions would be:

  • Kong
  • Rodan
  • Anguirus
  • Kumonga
  • Manda
  • the MUTOs

One of the scariest Godzilla variants can be found in Shin Godzilla:

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Shin Godzilla – Trailer for the monster movie by Hideaki Anno

10. Orga

  • First appeared in the movie Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999)

Rodan is one of the oldest Kaijū, who appeared just 2 years after Godzilla’s first appearance. He is actually an alien of the Millennian species that landed on Earth millions of years ago. As biomass, they slept in the ocean until researchers woke them up.

With a UFO, they tried to find suitable genetic material on Earth to adapt to the planet. They quickly encountered the giant lizard Godzilla, with whom they fought. The UFO absorbed cells from Godzilla, and the monstrous being Orga was born.

As Orga tries to eat Godzilla, the lizard charges itself with its atomic energy and completely destroys the alien in a massive explosion.

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Source(s):
  1. Wikizilla
  2. Game Rant
  3. Screen Rant
  4. Titelbildquelle: Godzilla Official
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What is Xal’atath up to? A WoW fan thinks he already understands it

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The great plan of Xal’atath in World of Warcraft is still unknown. However, a player has a convincing theory.

World of Warcraft is currently telling a story that is woven over three expansions. At the center of it is the antagonist Xal’atath, who is trying to absorb various powers with the Dark Heart and will soon launch an attack on the Sunwell. But what exactly Xal’atath is actually aiming at is still not quite clear. However, a player has a convincing theory that sounds quite plausible.

Spoiler alert: The article contains a theory but also details about the story progression of Midnight. You’ve been warned!

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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon

What does the theory suggest? The player Significant_Ad_8262 explains in the WoW subreddit his suspicions for the story development and why Xal’atath is doing what she has been doing so far. The theory assumes that Xal’atath wants to absorb all 6 cosmic powers with the Dark Heart. This aligns well with what we have seen so far. In summary, the theory assumes:

  • The Dark Heart begins with the hunger of Galakrond, which represents the essence of death.
  • In the destruction of Dalaran, the Heart absorbed the power of the city, i.e., Arcane (Order).
  • In Healing Crash, Xal’atath tries to pull the essence of Light and Shadow from Beledar, but is stopped, so the Dark Heart must be repaired first.
  • With the destruction of Dimensius, the Dark Heart absorbs the essence of the Void.
  • In Midnight, Xal’atath manages to absorb the essence of the Sunwell – namely Light.
  • After that, the essence of life is likely next on the plan. This fits well with the Haranir and the Emerald Dream. This may happen in patch 12.1 or 12.2.
  • Finally, only the Fel magic is missing, and this could be Sargeras or at least his sword with the beginning of “The Last Titan.” This would give Xal’atath all 6 essences.

How it continues from there is also already being contemplated:

My suspicion is that she will then try to absorb the essence of Azeroth, because Azeroth’s “unique” power seems to be free will / potential. Something that the Titans cannot control.
And honestly … that is basically what Thanos did.
We all know how much Blizzard likes to borrow ideas, and it would fit perfectly here.

It is worth noting that he is certainly not the first player with this theory, but his contribution is currently receiving relatively much support and discussion.

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The community expands the idea even further: Below the post, there are some discussions and remarks about how the story might develop further.

  • “I feel like she’s going for Sargeras instead of his sword, because that was neutralized by the artifact weapons (one of which was even Xal’atath).
    Attacking or defeating the Titans will convince them to return with Illidan, who also wants his prisoner back.
    Then Iridikron kills the Titans and ensures that Azeroth is ‘the last Titan’ in the final showdown, where [Xal’atath] then tries to use her cosmic Infinity Stones to corrupt Azeroth.”     – Frozenbeaf
  • “You are not the first person I hear this theory from, but I think that’s because it makes sense. That [Xal’atath] attacks different and seemingly arbitrary targets makes sense if she wants to attack each of the major powers once.” – Umicil

Whether there is something to this theory, we will probably find out as Midnight unfolds. Because if the assumptions are correct, Xal’atath would still need to deal with another essence after the corruption of the Sunwell, namely that of life.
Other parts of the story are under criticism – because a hero of the Alliance gets a new coat of paint.

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Where Winds Meet: All the important information about crossplay and crossprogression, and what you should be aware of

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Where Winds Meet is a comprehensive open-world role-playing game and will be playable on multiple platforms starting November 14, 2025. It also offers crossplay and cross-progression. However, if you want to transfer your progress seamlessly, you need to pay attention to an important point before it’s too late.

What do you need to consider when using cross-progression? If you want to play Where Winds Meet on different platforms and switch seamlessly, you need to link your respective accounts.

You should do this as your first step if you are thinking about transferring your progress to another platform. Because if you create a character on the second platform, meaning you have one on each of the platforms to be linked, cross-progression will no longer be possible.

We will show you here in the next section how to easily link your accounts.

And what about crossplay? Crossplay is also possible between all versions. However, you do not need to link your accounts, and it is activated by default.

Can crossplay be disabled? PC players cannot disable crossplay, but players on PS5 can. It is not yet known whether you can also disable the feature for the mobile versions.

Update on December 2, 2025: We updated the post due to new information about the mobile version.
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Der Trailer zum weltweiten Release von Where Winds Meet zeigt die Features des China-RPGs

How to use cross-progression in Where Winds Meet

On which platforms is cross-progression available? You can carry over your progress between all PC platforms, iOS, Android, and PS5.

What do you need to do to transfer your progress? If you want to use cross-progression, you need to link the accounts of your respective platforms. It’s best to follow these simple steps:

  • Start the game on your desired platform
  • Then go to the title screen and click on the icon with the person and the 3 lines
  • Then select the option “Link Account / Link Accounts”

Alternatively, you can link your account in the game itself:

  • Go to Settings in the game → Other → User Center
  • Also select the option “Link Account / Link Accounts” there

Can you also carry over your progress from the beta? If you played in the beta before and want to transfer your character to continue on another platform, you can do that by linking your beta account with that of your new platform.

However, keep in mind that you should not have created a character on the new platform yet.

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Where Winds Meet not only offers extensive content but also many features that you primarily know from MMORPGs. How much role-playing and how much MMORPG is really in Where Winds Meet has been prepared for you by MeinMMO editor and MMORPG expert Karsten Scholz: Where Winds Meet: How much MMORPG is in the new mega-hit from China?

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Streamers use “money cheat” on Twitch, a concerned YouTuber is now demanding his share

Johanna Johanna Reading time 3 minutes

Reactions are a hot topic in the creator scene: Content creators react to videos from their peers and earn a lot of money doing so. Now the YouTuber Jules wants to check whether German Twitch streamers will keep their promise about reactions and share their earnings.

What is the “money cheat”? Reactions are a much-discussed topic in the German content creator scene. YouTubers create elaborate videos, which streamers then react to live on Twitch. They watch the video together with their community and provide commentary.

Subsequently, the reactions are uploaded to a dedicated YouTube channel and monetized. These reaction videos generate high amounts of views and revenue, and this for comparatively little work.

Sometimes streamers earn more money with a reaction than the original creator of the content they are reacting to. This is because the reaction video is longer due to the streamer’s comments and is favored by YouTube, or because they have a larger community. The streamer ELoTRiX earned 4,000 euros more with a video from the YouTuber Jules than Jules himself.

This is not a new problem but has existed for several years. Two years ago, the YouTuber Robin “RobBubble” Blase proposed sharing the revenue from reactions between the creator and the reacting person. For this, YouTube could, for example, implement a tool that splits the advertising revenue of the reaction video.

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“In a few weeks, we’ll see who keeps their word and who does not”

Who is the YouTuber? The YouTuber Jules uploads elaborately edited and researched videos on YouTube. The videos are very popular in the German YouTube and Twitch community and reach millions of views. Despite having so much success, the YouTuber once showed why such elaborate videos often are not worth it.

What does Jules intend? On X, the YouTuber posted something about the topic of reactions. He claims he has seen a video from the YouTuber Klengan, summarizing which Twitch streamers have spoken positively about a split, that is, a participation for the video creators.

The YouTuber also supported the split proposal and announced that he wanted to email the managements of some Twitch streamers, saying: “In a few weeks, we’ll see who keeps their word and who does not.”

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“Brother, then claim the video”

In his livestream from November 30, 2025, Gronkh announced that such an email had already been received by him. Jules’ management would explain the matter in the email – just as Jules did earlier in his post – emphasizing that it is not about enforcing a demand. It is therefore more likely a persistent request.

Furthermore, the email would state that it would be published who participates in the split and who does not. If Gronkh decides to also attribute past reactions to Jules’ videos to this split, it would be specifically mentioned in the publication.

What does Gronkh think about it? Gronkh found some sections of the email to be “a gun to the chest” and “prosecutorial” (source: gronkh.tv from minute 36:20). At the same time, he would find a 50/50 split unproblematic.

Regarding the specific mention if Gronkh would share the money from past reactions, the Twitch streamer had clear words: “Brother, then claim the video. Just do it.” (source: gronkh.tv from minute 36:57).

The Twitch streamer explained that he already has many reactions that have been claimed and that is okay for him. The video owner can decide for himself, says Gronkh, and he has nothing against sharing the earnings.

Where does Gronkh see the problem? As the streamer explains, reaction videos stay online for a long time and would continue to generate revenue, which would then have to be shared all the time. Furthermore, it would only be fair to enforce this not only for Jules but also for other video owners.

Both facts would lead to complications and high effort. This would, as Gronkh said, not work, and a reaction streamer could not manage that. Therefore, his company 1UP would take care of a system so that this could happen automatically in the future.

The company 1UP is also behind the browser extension can i react?, which aims to provide clarity to content creators about what content reactions can be made to, and in what manner, and what content should not be reacted to.

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Why is this issue coming up again? Around the conflict between the Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller and his former cutter, the issue gained traction again. The YouTuber Timon “Klengan” saw in this conflict the problem that it is even possible to earn so much money with a reaction channel.

The original proposal from RobBubble was taken up by the YouTuber and the video made waves. Within the German Twitch community, several streamers emerged who expressed their willingness to voluntarily forgo part of the earnings if it benefited the original creators: Creators earn a fortune with other people’s content, a German YouTuber wants to solve the problem and faces resistance

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User buys graphics card for 5 euros – still disappointed

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

A user found what seemed to be a bargain at a thrift store. For about 5 euros, he bought a box containing a graphics card. Upon opening it, the hardware turned out to be a disappointment. 

What did the user buy? The Reddit user scorpionthecruel reports in his post from 28.11.2025 that he was bored and wandered into a thrift shop. There, he found a graphics card box for roughly 5 euros. 

The box officially belongs to a GTX 1060 and was originally offered in the shop for 9.99 US dollars. That’s about 8.60 euros. Thanks to Black Friday, he received another 50 percent discount. 

Later, upon opening the box, the user discovered that it was not a GTX 1060 at all, but a GTX 560 Ti: a graphics card that is five years older than the GTX 1060. 

The thrift store of the TSA (The Salvation Army), where the user bought the card, finances various social projects with its revenue. This means people donate money or goods, and the organization sells them. How another user had a similar experience with a positive ending, you can find out on MeinMMO. 

How other users managed to identify sensitive user data using AI and hidden cameras can be seen in the following video:

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Disappointed by opening the box 

Why was the user disappointed? The user wanted to score a bargain and, according to his own statements, possibly resell the card himself. Due to the wrong card in the box, the deal and a potential resale are not as good as originally assumed. 

Because a GTX 1060 is sold in Germany on the used market for about 45 – 65 euros (via eBay). A GTX 560 Ti, on the other hand, is offered for about 10 – 25 euros (via eBay) (as of 01.12.2025). 

The user rules out self-use because his PC is too poor to even use the graphics card. 

Stories of false hardware are not uncommon

How can I protect myself from false used goods? To receive the correct product, here are some tips: 

  • If an offer seems too good to be true, it might be a scam. An example would be graphics cards that are significantly below the selling price of other retailers. 
  • Test purchased items immediately upon receipt. Because even if the goods are authentic, some sellers may hide defects that are not immediately obvious. 
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It is especially important not to make hasty decisions, even if an offer is only available for a short time. That’s why we advise you to check offers, then compare prices and ideally sleep on it overnight. You can find out how sellers use methods to sell you old mining hardware here: Miners desperately trying to sell their used Nvidia graphics cards – Using unfair tricks to get you to buy the old GPUs

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Source(s):
  1. tomshardware
  2. Reddit

Does the first spotlight hour in December tomorrow make sense in Pokémon GO?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the first Spotlight Hour in December is approaching. Which Pokémon will appear? All info and content.

When does the Spotlight Hour start? The Spotlight Hour on December 2, 2025, starts at 6:00 PM. From then you have 60 minutes until the standard spawns reappear at 7:00 PM.

Which Pokémon will appear? Koknodon is the first star of the Spotlight Hours in December. The Rock-type Pokémon can evolve into Rameidon.

Which bonus is active? You will receive double transfer candies. This means: For each Pokémon you transfer to the Professor, you will receive double the amount of candies and can also get extra candies for Pokémon that are not encountered often.

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Is the Spotlight Hour with Koknodon worth it?

How strong is Koknodon? Koknodon itself is not a particularly useful monster, but its evolution Rameidon is!

This is especially true in raids and gyms: There, Rameidon is one of the absolute top attackers of the Rock type. Its Crypto version is even the strongest Rock attacker you can currently play. So make sure to collect plenty of candies for Koknodon during the Spotlight Hour if you already have the Crypto variant to improve it.

Can Koknodon be shiny? Yes, Koknodon can be shiny. You can see how the Pokémon looks shiny in the image here:

Pokémon-GO-Koknodon-Rameidon-Shiny

Is the bonus worth it? As mentioned, the transfer bonus applies to all Pokémon you transfer – not just Koknodon. So you can get candies for monsters you still need. But remember to keep one specimen!

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What’s next in Pokémon GO? The first Spotlight Hour in December brings you a really good Pokémon with Rameidon. However, there are several dates this month that offer you exciting monsters to search for. You can read about them here: All events in December 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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The best competitor for Battlefield is set to relaunch on Steam; the first test ensures full servers

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The Battlefield-like shooter BattleBit Remastered has returned with a massive update on Steam and is causing a surge on the test servers.

What kind of game is this? The shooter BattleBit Remastered may not look particularly attractive at first glance due to its low polygon graphics. Nevertheless, the shooter became a surprise success in 2023, after players had not received a “good” Battlefield in years.

Equipped with full servers and typical Battlefield chaos, many players had a great time for a few months before the title vanished again.

After 18 months without significant events and an update on Steam, the shooter is suddenly making a comeback with a massive update.

Here you can see a trailer of BattleBit:

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Battlebit Remastered – Announcement Trailer

Great Surge on the Test

What is this update? With the massive update “Operation Overhaul,” the developers want to bring BattleBit Remastered back into the public eye. They have added a whole range of features:

  • New map “Mesa” with plenty of verticality
  • Existing maps have received updates and changes
  • The movement in the game has been improved
  • The weapons have received new balancing and have also been revised in their handling
  • The handling of vehicles has been revised
  • The audio design of the game has been adjusted
  • The graphics have been polished
  • The interface and controls have been redesigned
  • There have been numerous improvements and bug fixes

The major overhaul of the title generated a lot of excitement among fans, who were able to try out the upcoming patch for four hours. Over 200 players per server were accommodated, and those were fully utilized on several servers. However, the surge resulted in rather mixed feelings.

How was the test? Fans only had 4 hours to test the new “Operation Overhaul.” Those hours were marked by technical difficulties alongside new experiences. The test did not run smoothly technically, and there were massive “Memory Leaks” and significant lag, as described by PCGamesN.

The state of BattleBit Remastered was unplayable for some testers. The graphics update also caused frustration. The new graphics seem unsuitable for low system requirements, and players on older machines faced performance issues.

Nevertheless, the surge on the servers was a positive aspect. Despite the long break, many players dared to return to the title, giving BattleBit Remastered another chance, which resulted in full servers, even though the test duration of four hours was tight. The new features themselves are also well-received. According to PCGamesN.com, players praised the new helicopter handling, interface, and new map.

Despite the limited testing, the developers have likely been able to gather some data and player experiences that could make the update “Operation Overhaul” a success. But whether it will catch up with Battlefield 6 remains to be seen. The battle for the biggest shooter of 2025 may already be decided: The biggest multiplayer shooters from autumn 2025 ranked – Which game grabs the top spot?

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Source(s):
  1. pcgamesn.com
  2. joinbattlebit.com

Pokémon GO: All Spotlight Hours in December 2025 – Creatures & Bonuses

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

In December, Pokémon GO will have five Spotlight Hours. Which Pokémon and bonuses are on the schedule?

What is Spotlight Hour? Spotlight Hour takes place every Tuesday at 6:00 PM. Here you can catch a specific Pokémon that is highlighted for 60 minutes.

Additionally, you will receive a bonus for each Spotlight Hour that you can take advantage of.

The following list provides an overview of all upcoming Spotlight Hours in December 2025, along with information and a brief assessment.

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Spotlight Hour on December 2, 2025

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour December 2025 Koknodon

Which Pokémon appears? You will encounter the Headbutt Pokémon Koknodon. It is a Rock type and evolves into Rameidon.

What bonus is active? You will receive double the amount of Candy for all Pokémon you send.

Is the event worth it? In the PvP League, neither Koknodon nor Rameidon is useful, but Rameidon is a very useful monster in raids. Especially the Shadow version is very strong, ranking number 1 on the Rock list. The bonus is also helpful!

Is there a Shiny Koknodon? Yes, Koknodon is available as Shiny.

Spotlight Hour on December 9, 2025

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours December 2025 Schilterus

Which Pokémon appears? Schilterus is the Pokémon on December 9. It is a Rock and Steel type. The Shield Pokémon evolves into Bollterus.

What bonus is active? When you catch a Pokémon, it will grant you double the amount of XP. This applies not only to Schilterus but to all Pokémon you encounter.

Is the event worth it? In raids, Schilterus and Bollterus are not particularly useful, but in the Super League, Bollterus is still a top Pokémon today. Especially if you can power it up as close to 1,500 CP as possible with XL Candies.

Is there a Shiny Schilterus? Yes, Schilterus can be caught as Shiny.

Spotlight Hour on December 16, 2025

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours December 2025 Lin-Fu

Which Pokémon appears? The Martial Arts Pokémon Lin-Fu will be in the spotlight on December 16. It is a Fighting type and evolves into Wie-Shu.

What bonus is active? Each catch gives you double the amount of Candy. This also applies to all Pokémon you catch – not just Lin-Fu.

Is the event worth it? Unfortunately, Lin-Fu and Wie-Shu are not very useful. But the catch candies are great and also apply to current raid bosses.

Is there a Shiny Lin-Fu? Yes, Lin-Fu is also catchable as Shiny.

Spotlight Hour on December 23, 2025

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours December 2025 Seemops

Which Pokémon appears? The Ice and Water Pokémon Seemops will appear on December 23. It evolves into Seejong and Walraisa.

What bonus is active? Each evolution will grant you double the amount of XP.

Is the event worth it? The Seemops evolution Walraisa has some potential in the Ultra League and could be a good choice for your team. In raids, it’s okay as an attacker, but not a top choice. The bonus is great if you still need XP on your way to level 80.

Is there a Shiny Seemops? Yes, Shiny Seemops is available!

Spotlight Hour on December 30, 2025

Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours December 2025 Botogel

Which Pokémon appears? The last Spotlight Hour features Botogel. The Ice and Flying Pokémon has no evolution.

What bonus is active? You will receive double the amount of Stardust for each catch.

Is the event worth it? Botogel is not a great attacker, but has a cool Shiny. So you can try your luck with it. And the Stardust bonus is always appreciated!

Is there a Shiny Botogel? Yes, the Shiny is available.

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In general, the Spotlight Hours are one of the standard events in Pokémon GO that take place every week. But in addition to them, there are many other dates that you can take advantage of to expand and improve your Pokémon collection. What are those? You can find out in the overview of all events in Pokémon GO in December 2025.

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T1 loses to the LoL team of a Twitch streamer in Germany, having the greatest fun of their lives

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The Faker team, T1, has been considered one of the best in League of Legends for years. After all, they have already secured 6 World Championship titles. However, they lost to a Twitch streamer’s team because they messed up.

Faker is arguably the most legendary LoL player of all time. With T1, he managed to win the Worlds for the 6th time in 2025. At the event Red Bull League of Its Own, which took place this year on 29.11.2025 in Munich, the Korean champion team faced European opponents. Among them:

At the tournament, only one match was played at a time, and there was the special rule that champions could only be played once throughout the entire tournament. The last match of T1 against Los Ratones was particularly exciting because one had to settle for a low champion pool.

For viewers, it was probably the most exciting match of the day because one saw T1 and Faker from a completely different perspective.

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LoL – Hall of Legends: Faker Trailer

Faker unusually as a Support

How did the match go? Right from the champion selection, it was clear: T1 wanted to have fun. Unlike in previous matches, the Korean team mixed it up quite a bit, opting for unusual positions:

  • Doran stayed on the top lane with Kayle
  • In the jungle, the new ADC Peyz played as Vayne
  • Oner tried himself as Lulu on the mid lane
  • Keria was the ADC with Kai’Sa
  • Faker played the support

Los Ratones also showcased unusual picks:

  • Baus played his favorite champ Sion on the top lane
  • Nemesis experimented with Teemo in the jungle
  • Velja opted for Cassiopeia on the mid lane
  • Rekkles played as ADC again, this time with Jhin
  • Crownie was quite absurd with Twitch as support

Although T1 managed to establish a large gold advantage relatively early, Los Ratones slowly caught up after 15 minutes. After about 20 minutes, Los Ratones, known for their unconventional play styles, took the lead and managed to finish the match after about 28 minutes.

If you closely examine the match and the player cameras (via YouTube), you can see that both teams had a lot of fun. T1 seemed to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the new roles very much. You can regularly see them laughing and making risky moves. This is also very much appreciated by the community.

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How does the community react to the match? In a Reddit thread about the event, the match is received quite positively, especially because the players apparently had so much fun. mar33n (Reddit) particularly noted one player: T1 had so much fun that Doran couldn’t stop laughing in the last minutes.

Faker’s playstyle also stood out. Ashankura (Reddit) writes: Faker is such a troll, it’s insane. Absolutely insane. But Los Ratones also received praise as they now have a 100 percent win rate against T1, after 2 matches over 2 years.

Seeing T1 in a much more relaxed situation is a highlight for many players. The German team NNO was also able to hold its own against the world champions in 2024, even though they had a stand-in: LoL: Twitch streamer jumped in for sick friend, defeated world champion Faker, immediately retires

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Source(s):
  1. Leaguepedia
  2. Titelbildquelle: Red Bull Gaming auf YouTube

Player plays Baldur’s Gate 3 for the first time, directly chooses the hardest mode, regrets the decision already in the 1st dungeon

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 is known for its countless possibilities and freedoms, but less for its exorbitant difficulty. Especially veterans enjoy making the game even harder with mods. A player demonstrates that newcomers should not underestimate the challenge, as he almost ruined his first playthrough.

What kind of mode is this?

This is how the player ruined the game for himself: On Reddit, a user explains that he is playing Baldur’s Gate 3 for the first time and directly selected the Honour Mode. However, now he has a problem: almost his entire party is dead and he cannot revive them.

In his screenshot, he is seen standing in the Chapel Ruins, one of the first dungeons in the game. Only his Tav (meaning his own character) is alive, Astarion, Shadowheart, and Wyll are dead. He cannot swap or revive them:

I misjudged the difficulty of the game and started directly with the Honour Mode […] As you can see, I have three dead in my team, fortunately, I survived. I cannot take down a group of enemies solo. I cannot swap out a dead character in my team. Although I still have two living members in camp, they say the group is full… yes, full of dead ones.

He apparently has no more scrolls of resurrection or cannot reach the corpses. At this point in the dungeon, Lazarus, or in English: Withers, is also not yet in camp. But the community knows how to help.

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“Withers should appear in your camp after a few Long Rests”

In the comments, a user gives the helpful tip that Withers should appear in camp after a few Long Rests, which new players often delay out of fear of missing the story.

He can then ask the skeleton to resurrect his friends and simply steal the money back from him – a trick that many Honour Mode players apply, even if it is morally questionable.

Even some more experienced players did not know this. However, there is often advice for the creator to just start over. That is smarter for the beginning.

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Because the Honour Mode is more manageable when you already know the story and know what to expect. The creator explains that he chose the mode because he does not trust himself to not reload saves, the popular and often used “Save Scumming.”

However, he can also simply create a custom difficulty with only one save, but without the challenges of the Honour Mode. This way, the newcomer can enjoy the game without the “danger” of reloading and without ruining a save right away.

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One of the most powerful beings from Middle-earth is missing in the Lord of the Rings films

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Middle-earth is full of mysterious beings, yet not all of them made it into Peter Jackson’s well-known movies. One of them is particularly mysterious and presumably belongs to the nature spirits of Tolkien’s world.

Who is meant? Even her name sounds pleasantly natural: Goldberry. She is a character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s world and appears in “The Lord of the Rings.” There she acts as the wife of Tom Bombadil, who is also a character that remains puzzling to fans to this day.

Goldberry is no different. Her short appearance leaves an impression, especially on the hobbits around Frodo who meet her. Just before, Tom Bombadil saved the group in the Old Forest from the Old Man Willow, a malevolent tree that corrupted the nature around it.

Together, they go to Bombadil’s house, where they meet Goldberry. She takes in the travelers, tells them about her husband, and eats with them. She appears to the hobbits as extremely friendly, and her appearance makes an impression.

Goldberry is an elegant person, her hair is long and golden, she wears silver-green clothing and adorns herself with flowers. Generally, she is rather quiet and reserved. However, when she speaks, her voice sounds like the babbling of a river. This is not a coincidence, for although the hobbits are unaware, Goldberry is anything but an ordinary inhabitant of Middle-earth.

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Daughter of the River

What kind of being is Goldberry? Like Tom Bombadil, Goldberry is a mysterious character about whom not much is known. Where she comes from and what her exact origins are is unclear. However, she is referred to by Bombadil as the “Daughter of the River.” This indicates that Goldberry is neither a human nor an elf but a spirit being of the nearby river Withywindle.

This river flows from the Barrow-downs through the Old Forest, further through the Marish in the Shire, until it eventually joins the great Brandywine River. Goldberry is the daughter of the river-woman who lived in this river. The river-woman does not herself appear; she is only mentioned by Tom Bombadil.

As a river spirit, Goldberry is most likely immortal, yet she appears in a form reminiscent of an elf or human. She is most likely inspired by nature spirits from English folklore.

The author and Tolkien expert John D. Rateliff even assumes that Goldberry belongs to the Maiar – thus to the most powerful and oldest beings that ever existed in Middle-earth (via lotr.fandom.com). Sauron was also one of them. They could change their shape at will, which would explain why Goldberry appears in the form of a woman even though she is actually a spirit being.

What is certain is that she is clearly associated with the element water and, according to a letter from Tolkien, also has influence over the seasons (via ardapedia.org). But what stands out the most is her character. Her conscious, elegant demeanor and cheerful temperament captivate not only the hobbits. Even Tom Bombadil could not help but be fascinated by it.

How did Goldberry and Tom meet? The hobbits encounter the two only in the Third Age. Long ago – when exactly is unclear – Tom Bombadil set out to seek the region of Eriador in the northwest of Middle-earth. On his way, he was stopped by the inhabitants of the area who wanted to capture the mysterious wanderer.

Goldberry was swimming in the river Withywindle and pulled Bombadil under the water by his beard. By the power of his voice, he was able to stop the river spirit and was released. However, this story did not end there.

Already the next day, Bombadil returned and asked for Goldberry’s hand. Shortly thereafter, the two were married.

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Why doesn’t Goldberry appear in the movie? The character, like Tom Bombadil, fell victim to the fact that Peter Jackson had to make tough decisions in his film adaptation. Not all characters and side stories had room in the film.

For this reason, the hobbits’ excursion into the Old Forest is missing. This is very unfortunate for fans of the source material, as two of the most mysterious figures are absent, but it likely benefited the already proud runtime of the films to forgo Goldberry and her husband.

While Tom Bombadil does not appear in the films, he does show up in Amazon’s series The Rings of Power in the second season. Goldberry cannot be seen, but her voice can be heard, which enchanted the hobbits. You can read more about this on MeinMMO: Legendary figure from Middle-earth missing in the “The Lord of the Rings” films, now making an appearance in The Rings of Power

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  2. tolkiengateway.net
  3. Titelbildquelle: Warner Bros. auf YouTube