The 4th season of The Witcher is on the starting blocks. Fans must cope with a new lead actor, as Henry Cavill will no longer be seen as Geralt. The series will also change the character itself and move further away from the source material.
The Witcher will go on Netflix on October 30, 2025 for its fourth season. In it, the adventures of Geralt of Rivia continue, particularly the second novel “Baptism of Fire” serves as a template.
Henry Cavill is no longer in the lead role to the dismay of many fans, which even led to petitions from disappointed fans. The actor announced in 2022 on Instagram that he would leave the series after season 3. He did not specify a precise reason, but rumors suggested it might be because the production was increasingly drifting away from the literary source.
This originates from the Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The writer has already stated in season 1 that he does not have too much say, but that would be normal. The question is how he feels about the new changes announced by the showrunner. Because the new lead actor Liam Hemsworth is not the only thing that is changing about Geralt.
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Netflix zeigt im Teaser für Staffel 4 den neuen Witcher im Kampf gegen ein Geistwesen
An emotional Witcher?
What does the showrunner say? In conversation with Dexerto, Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich discussed the fourth season and explained the differences between the old and the new Geralt.
The biggest changes mainly affect the character traits of the figure. Henry Cavill’s version was true to the source, mainly serious, cynical, and stoic. When something touches him, he shows hardly any external reaction. He is not a sociable type who enjoys coming out of his shell.
But that is supposed to change now. Schmidt-Hissrich explains:
Geralt is a bit funnier this season. He is a bit drier. He is also much more emotional. He goes through many different things that we haven’t seen in the past.
This change in mindset is said to be largely due to the new casting of Liam Hemsworth, who puts his own stamp on the character:
And I believe Liam has really succeeded in his portrayal of showing this vulnerable side that we haven’t seen before. We knew we were doing something big and making a big change. [But] he has such an ease about him as a person. He is so relaxed… someone used the word “effortless” yesterday, and I thought: “That’s exactly it. Everything about him is just effortless.” He came in and somehow calmed everyone down with his demeanor and calmness.
The collaboration with the new actor has been quite good so far. This is a good sign for productions of this magnitude. However, how it will affect the final result remains to be seen.
What is clear, however, is that not everyone will like this new direction of the character. Especially since it moves away from the source material – an aspect that is important to many. A warm Geralt is not necessarily what fans associate with the character. It would be interesting to know what Henry Cavill thinks about this. And we would love to know what your opinion on the topic is. Feel free to share it with us in the comments. While some are bothered by the recasting, others say: Don’t be mean to Liam and at least give him a chance
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In this list, we introduce you to 5 women who are more than meets the eye. Not just strong characters or important figures in the story, but above all, one thing: They all harbor a monster in their own way.
Female characters in video games have evolved significantly since the early games and now come in a wide variety – not just as heroines but also as antagonists and even dangerous entities.
This list includes 5 female characters from video games who either hide or suppress their monstrous side, or whose true nature only emerges later. They are not in any ranking but all deserve a mention. Here, no lady is pitted against another, as they are all monstrous in their own way yet iconic enough.
Here you can see the trailer for a new game from a horror series that is also featured in this list:
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Trailer zu Resident Evil Requiem, dem neuen Teil der Survival-Horror-Reihe
Even though these are women with a monstrous side, not all candidates have to come from a horror game. The first one is even from a game that is already accessible to children of all ages in Germany.
Samantha from Pokémon Sun and Moon
Samantha from Pokémon Sun and Moon (Source: YouTube)
One might think that Pokémon games, which are generally rated for children, cannot hide frightening content. However, in Pokémon Sun and Moon, which both released in November 2016 for the 3DS, Pokémon dared to delve into a comparatively dark story about a character that goes beyond merely “having control over a legendary Pokémon.”
We are talking about Samantha, the president of the Aether Foundation and the mother of the companion Lilly, who fled with her Cosmog from the experiments of the Aether Foundation.
Samantha, who presents herself as a calm and extremely polite individual, claims to love all Pokémon from every region, does not seem capable of causing harm to any Pokémon. However, she harbors a dark secret and a deep obsession that comes to light in the finale of the game through a (for a Pokémon game quite eerie) transformation.
She is so fanatically fascinated by these beings that she begins to lose her own identity and even pushes her children away. She does not shy away from putting Pokémon under immense stress or harming them to achieve her goals.
At the end of the game, Samantha vanishes into the Ultra Dimension, from which she will never return, seeking to gain control over all her beloved Ultra Beasts, but that is just the first step: Samantha is obsessed with creating a world where only she and her beloved beast Anego exist.
For this, she undergoes a somewhat jellyfish-like fusion with Anego, consisting of the woman and the Ultra Beast. She has multiple tentacles with eyes; her design shifts from bright and radiant to dark purple and black, and she appears to be covered in a gelatinous structure. Her movements also resemble those of a jellyfish more than a human.
Concept Art of Samantha’s new form (Source: PokéWiki)
Due to the art style of the Pokémon games, it is not particularly disgusting or grotesque, yet it serves as a somewhat cartoonish but thematically dark entry into body horror. And her fanaticism, conveyed in her words and gaze, makes the encounter truly frightening.
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South Korean engineers have developed a drone made entirely from eco-friendly cardboard and paper fibers. The drone is said to be significantly cheaper than conventional models.
South Korean engineers from WOW Future Tech have developed a drone called AirSense V2, which is said to be made entirely from eco-friendly cardboard and paper fibers. This is supposed to be the successor to the Paperwing drone (visible in the title image). The development is reportedly inspired by the war in Ukraine, where similar construction methods for drones are used due to resource scarcity (via defensenews.com).
The drones can be produced cheaply worldwide thanks to the material and cost about $1,400. This is said to be roughly a tenth of the price that military drones usually cost.
The advantage of these drones: Their repair is particularly simple: With tape and new layers of cardboard, they can be maintained cost-effectively. Cardboard is also sufficiently available in most countries and easy to recycle.
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Drones are primarily intended for non-military purposes
Where will the drone be used?According to TomsHardware, the CEO of WOW Future Tech emphasizes the non-military applications of the cardboard drone. Sensors are mentioned as an example for measuring air quality.
Nonetheless, the South Korean Ministry of Defense has taken notice of the manufacturer and the innovative drone. Allegedly, there have already been tests where the drone is used for reconnaissance and training purposes.
The commercial marketing of the cardboard drone abroad is already expected to begin next year, according to the company’s CEO. Initially, however, it is hoped that the domestic capabilities of Korea will be strengthened.
For MeinMMO author Ody, a certain horror game on Steam is simply part of a proper Halloween. You can currently get this game for only €9.
The Quarry is a really good horror game for me. The game tells a story that keeps me engaged throughout – with characters that have really grown on me over time. And this is also true 3 years after I first played it.
The Quarry was released in 2022. Since then, I play it again every year around Halloween. Until November 3, 2025, you can get the game on Steam for €8.99 instead of €59.99.
Who is writing here? As a fan of old slasher horror films, Ody finds games like The Quarry very appealing. After all, he can easily avoid most of the foolishness that the main characters of such stories tend to do. Especially around Halloween, he is willing to overcome the fear that such games usually instill in him.
Here you can see the launch trailer for the game:
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The Quarry in the Launch Trailer
Characters you grow fond of and a captivating story
The Quarry leverages the strengths of the developer Supermassive Games, which they proved with Until Dawn. While the characters in Until Dawn felt a bit like caricatures of classic horror movie tropes, the characters in The Quarry felt more like real, complex people to me. Their fate mattered to me more, which made it all the more painful when someone met their end due to one of my mistakes.
Not only the characters, but also the story of The Quarry is really strong. Without wanting to reveal too much: It manages to play with expectations, surprise, and presents real dilemmas. Even after multiple playthroughs, the story never really bored me. Many of the choices you make throughout the game feel significant as well.
The cast of likable, albeit not perfect, characters is one of the game’s greatest strengths.
The Quarry deserved more love from the developers
I personally love The Quarry and can recommend it to everyone. However, not everything is perfect – at times the game feels somewhat unfinished. More development time or larger patches post-release could really have made a difference.
At times, there are noticeable graphic glitches, such as the ends of a character’s sleeves being virtually stitched to their top.
Some characters are surprisingly inactive, while others have significantly more to do. If you play in co-op with multiple people, it can happen that one person has nothing to do for long stretches.
One achievement in the game has apparently been bugged since release. It can only be achieved with a workaround and a bit of luck, which is really frustrating if you want to complete the game on Steam to 100 %.
For the following criticisms, I have to talk about the later story. If you want to avoid spoilers, please skip this section!
The werewolves, arguably the most dangerous adversaries in The Quarry, don’t seem entirely thought out. They have, in my opinion, a truly terrifying design, especially since they do not conform to the classic appearance. Instead of hairy humans with claws and wolf heads, they are naked creatures with reddish skin and some wolf-like features. But it somehow seems not entirely intentional.
At one point in the game, you find a piece of meat with a tuft of fur still attached. It is implied that this comes from a werewolf – but they don’t have fur. This feels like a game flaw that could have been fixed with more development time.
Ultimately, I can overlook all these criticisms. Because in the end, The Quarry still tells a story that keeps me engaged throughout. One reason why I have been playing this game for years.
The latest game by Supermassive Games was created in collaboration with the makers of Dead by Daylight. The game is currently also available at a discount. Whether it is worth checking out is revealed by MeinMMO demon Cortyn in their preview report: I thought I would make good decisions in horror games – now everyone is dead
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Shortly after the major layoffs at Amazon, the responsible parties of New World surprisingly announce that the MMORPG is coming to an end. This news comes at the worst possible time.
After four years of continuous content updates and a major new console version, we have reached a point where it is no longer sustainable to support the game with new content updates.
The recently launched Season 10 and the update: Night Oasis will serve as the last content release for New World on PC and consoles.
Furthermore, it is mentioned that with this decision in mind, the expansion Rise of the Angry Earth has been made available for free to PC players. In the coming weeks, further details about the end of New World will follow. However, the developers state that they intend to keep the MMORPG playable in 2026. There will be a corresponding announcement at least 6 months before the final end.
Lead developer Katy Kaszynski, who took over leadership from Scot Lane in May 2025, comments on X regarding the end:
It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to lead the development team of New World – the talent and creativity in this group are unmatched – and it has been a privilege to join all of you in Nighthaven. I am here and pushing buttons – you will still see me in Aeternum.
How does the community react to the news? Surprised. Shocked. With incomprehension. After all, New World had achieved a significant turnaround after difficult years, delighting its players. Thus, many players are commenting on the quasi-end of the MMORPG in various discussions on Reddit.
flowerboyyu writes on Reddit: “This is an absolutely terrible time. Just as New World was finally turning for the better and winning back players, the game is being cut / discontinued. It’s crazy to me that games like Rift and DDO can survive, but New World apparently cannot be saved. Wow, just wow.”
clocktowertank sarcastically comments on Reddit: “The players like it and are having fun. Quick, take it down. TAKE IT DOWN!!”
GodKingLebron expresses frustration on Reddit: “It’s so obvious that they calculated they might get a few last sales by releasing this update before laying off the people who worked on it and closing their game studio. Despicable. I wish I hadn’t bought the Battle Pass last week.”
Why the end? According to the official statement, it apparently no longer makes sense to invest much money and time into New World. However, there is likely more behind the end of New World, as the comprehensive layoff wave at Amazon makes clear, which MeinMMO reported on October 28, 2025.
It is obvious that a large part of the gaming sector of the corporation is being closed down. The studios in Irvine and San Diego are undergoing significant reductions. A spokesperson for Amazon stated to massivelyop.com that they want to continue overseeing Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark as publishers.
What about the Lord of the Rings MMORPG? There is currently no concrete information regarding the MMORPG based on Lord of the Rings that they wanted to develop for Embracer. Many fans suspect, however, that with the significantly reduced teams, such an ambitious project cannot be executed. The project is still listed on the official game overview at amazongamesstudios.com.
Nighthaven will be the last update for New World, here is the trailer:
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Der Launch-Trailer zu Nighthaven zeigt die neue schaurige Zone von New World
How does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz assess the situation? Looking back at the last 10 years during which Amazon has tried to become a big player in the gaming industry, this journey has already been filled with many hurdles, problems, and wrong decisions.
It somehow fits Amazon very well to bury New World exactly at the point when the MMORPG can noticeably experience positive momentum. And that they apparently made right decisions like the free provision of the expansion for PC players for the wrong reasons (after all, it’s dying soon, so we might as well release it).
I can understand the frustration of many players. I too had more fun in Aeternum lately than ever before. However, after this news, the motivation is at zero to log in again. Why should one still level up and gear their character? The servers will go offline anyway in the foreseeable future? There will be no new content. The player numbers are going to drop rapidly now.
At least now I know why no one at Amazon Games wanted to talk to us about the current high phase of the MMORPG. We had inquired shortly after the successful launch of the current season.
I am very curious as to when and in what form an official statement regarding the MMORPG for Lord of the Rings will be made. This brand is so large and beloved that it must be a kind of jackpot to be able to create a AAA game for it. At the same time, however, the pressure to deliver is naturally tremendous.
For my part, I would have loved to see how Amazon Games could develop a second MMORPG after the experiences they had with New World, especially one that they could also draw from a wealth of lore, stories, and characters. However, I also no longer believe that this will happen. Anyone who wants to revisit the path so far taken by Amazon Games should take a look here: Amazon has been trying to be a big player in gaming for 10 years; now it’s up to Lord of the Rings.
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A teacher goes viral on TikTok and Instagram with his videos. They show his art classes and how he teaches his students. The videos have millions of views, as users think they recognize the man behind it.
What kind of teacher is this? The teacher Matt Taylor has gone viral with his TikTok account “thisismatttaylor”. In his videos, he talks about and shows his art classes. His motto is, “Life is chaotic. Art is beautiful. Let’s turn this chaos into a masterpiece.”
Matt Taylor is also active on Instagram. On his eponymous Instagram account, he has already gathered almost 30,000 followers.
His videos show nothing particularly extraordinary; nevertheless, they have garnered several million views on TikTok. This is because users think that an American actor is hiding behind the disguise of the teacher.
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“This must be for a movie”
Who could be hiding behind the account? TikTok users were very quick to find external similarities to the actor Kevin James. The comments are piling up with assumptions:
Angel Quintas suspects it is something for a movie (source: TikTok): “This must be for a movie”
Schatz224 pretends to slip in the comments (source: TikTok): “You are such a good art teacher, Kevin… I mean, Mister Matt Taylor.”
User Alex Bloom is also sure that it is Kevin James (source: TikTok): “I know it’s Kevin James, I just can’t prove it.”
Whether it is actually the actor Kevin James remains uncertain for now. Matt Taylor himself does not address the assumptions but continues to post one art video after another.
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The next film by Kevin James, “Solo Mio,” will be released in theaters in February 2026. However, it doesn’t seem to have anything to do with art classes or the teaching profession, but at least the character Kevin James plays is named Matt.
The series about The Boys is one of the most successful series of recent years. This is also due to the exaggerated superheroes who have built a large fanbase. Among them is Soldier Boy. Considering his comic origin, it is a wonder how he has become so popular.
Who is Soldier Boy? In the series, we meet Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles, in the 4th episode of the 3rd season. He wakes up from his cryosleep and becomes an important figure of the season. In the series, he is one of the most powerful Supes in the world and can even hold his own against Homelander. Aside from that, he is also presented as a womanizer and a cool guy who was the main figure of Vought before Homelander.
His portrayal in the series is quite ironic when compared to the Soldier Boy from The Boys comics. His appearance was quite different.
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The Boys – Trailer for Season 4 of the adult superhero series
A coward and Homelander’s lapdog
How was Soldier Boy in the comics? Unlike in the series, there were 3 Soldier Boys in the comics, all of whom were a parody of Captain America. The first Soldier Boy was one of Vought’s first Supe experiments. Unlike Captain America, who seemingly gained tactical understanding and the skills of a leader through the serum, the first Soldier Boy was an unsuitable superhero.
During an operation, he caused the death of his superhero team, the Avenging Squad, during World War II with one decision. The title Soldier Boy, much like Captain America, was passed down. Not much is known about the 2nd Soldier Boy, except that he led the group Crimefighters Incorporated.
The most important Soldier Boy in the comics is probably the Third. He leads, like his series counterpart, the Payback team. He takes the parody concept of Captain America to the extreme. Soldier Boy does not curse, does not participate in Herogasm, and is essentially a patriot who wants to do his job well.
His greatest desire is to become a member of the Seven. The comic Homelander is also aware of this and likes to use it to his advantage, always with the promise in the background that he could become a member.
Although he has superhuman strength (less strong than Homelander), he is not suitable for combat. When problems arise, he wants to flee. In one scene in the comics, he even wets himself. Overall, Soldier Boy, aside from being a parody of Captain America, does not play a significant role and ultimately gets killed by Butcher.
This makes it all the more spectacular what the series has made of him.
Why does the series adapt Soldier Boy so differently? In the comics of The Boys, the author Garth Ennis mainly mocks superhero clichés in a rather brutal way. While the level of violence has been adopted by the Amazon series, it deals with social issues such as capitalism.
While the Captain America parody is taken over, it is addressed somewhat differently. Toxic masculinity is parodied, as can be seen in the last conversation between him and Homelander.
With Jensen Ackles, they have cast an actor who can not only play the perfect superhero parody with his charm but also someone who does not get overshadowed by Anthony Starr’s significant presence as Homelander.
Making him a different character not only made the story more interesting but also provided another counterpoint to Homelander. The comic version was just a side character who showed how powerful and dominant the Superman parody is.
The upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft revolves around the Void – but that’s not all. Another enemy could be worse.
The alpha of World of Warcraft Midnight has been live for a few weeks now. With each new update, more questlines and details come to light. Some details have already been seen that perhaps should not have been shown yet. Because we now know: Not only the Void is causing serious problems in Midnight. Another enemy is also moving into the spotlight.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses parts of the story of Midnight and also covers endgame content. You have been warned!
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
The Light is the new enemy in WoW
Although the initial conflict in Midnight is clearly aimed at the Void – after all, it wants to corrupt the Sunwell with Xal’atath at the helm – the exact opposite also plays an important role: the Light. Because even though the well calls upon all “Armies of the Light” for help at the beginning of the expansion, the Light simultaneously becomes more aggressive and exerts a stronger influence on the world and its loyal followers.
Part of this has to do with the Sunwell. Since the Sunwell was cleansed and blessed with light at the end of “The Burning Crusade,” there have been changes in Quel’thalas. At various locations, “Lightbloom” is sprouting, roughly translating to “Light Blossom.” Gardens where nature grows rapidly and is simultaneously filled with light.
However, since the Sunwell “erupted” during the defense against Xal’atath, these Lightbloom locations have spiraled out of control. They spread aggressively and faster than any gardener or magic can contain. Worse still: They actively resist containment. The Light is getting out of control.
But elsewhere, the Light feels stranger too. Even though Silvermoon is supported by the Armies of the Light, many Blood Elves state that it feels more like Silvermoon has been occupied by a foreign army – many of the paladins behave arrogantly and pompously. This ultimately leads to some succumbing to “Light Blindness.”
Xera guided Turalyon back then on “the path.” Then Illidan lasered her away.
What are the Light-blinded? In the game, enemies who have perhaps devoted themselves too much to the sacred Light are referred to as “Light-blinded.” Fanatics who want the Light to fill all of Azeroth and essentially convert every being to the Light – whether they want to or not. Several characters are affected by this Light-blindness.
One who may be affected is Turalyon. He is also present in Silvermoon – and refers to himself as the “Redeemer of the Sunwell,” while demanding that Lor’themar (the leader of the Blood Elves) provide him with all the resources of the city.
Throughout the story, Turalyon is repeatedly overwhelmed by the Light and behaves more aggressively – always guided by what he perceives as righteous, yet often brutal and ruthless. Something he does not seem to fully control, but rather a kind of control that emanates from the Light itself.
It becomes even clearer with Lothraxion. We encounter the Lightforged terror lord in a dungeon – where he also attacks us. Apparently, we do not serve the Light “enough” and the Light-blindness convinces him to do exactly what the Light always wants: eliminate everything that does not serve the plan of the Light.
Does this come entirely unexpectedly? No, that is not the case. That the Light can also be used for rather sinister purposes has been known since the vanilla times, when the Scarlet Crusade showed very fanatical tendencies.
But even later, during the Legion expansion, we could see that the Light and especially the Naaru are not exactly advocates of “free will.” Illidan was to be Lightforged against his will to become a hero of the Light – something that Illidan resisted, killing a Naaru in the process.
In the audio drama Thousand Years of War, released with the Legion expansion, Alleria experienced some visions. In these visions, she saw, among other things, that worlds were not only burning in the demonic green fire of the Legion – but were also completely engulfed and destroyed by the Holy Light. Something the Light apparently also desires for Azeroth.
Are you looking forward to finally seeing a bit more of the “evil” side of the Light? Or do you not like that at all and would prefer that the Light remains a pure force for good? More about the entire story of WoW can be found here.
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With Battlefield REDSEC, shooter fans have a new Battle Royale, and the first impression from MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller shows: EA has perfectly understood the target audience – but you might not be a part of it.
In battle royale and extraction shooters, there’s always a certain tension. It’s a bit like a survival game because if I die, I have lost. There are no respawns, no infinite chances. I move around in a partly vast area, constantly hearing distant gunfire and never knowing when the next enemies will be in front of me.
I always have to be vigilant if I want to win. This conveys to battle royale shooters the feeling of mystery and the unknown. In a way, the genre combines the tension of survival games with the competitive gameplay of PvP shooters, as each of us is essentially playing our own version of the Hunger Games.
With this feeling, the battle royale genre has become beloved by many gamers and has led to some of the biggest games of our time: Fortnite, PUBG, Warzone, Apex Legends.
REDSEC manages to evoke exactly this feeling.
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The first landing, personal failure, and the first death
Right in time for the release of REDSEC, I grabbed my Battlefield buddy Jacob and tested the new Battle Royale. There’s a duo mode, which is perfect for us two. So we jumped into the first round without much preparation.
At the beginning, there was a bit of laughter: REDSEC temporarily turned into a hardcore shooter for me.
I occasionally turn off the HUD of Battlefield 6 for screenshots, and I must have forgotten to turn it back on last time. I only realized this after landing – unfortunately, we had already seen in the air that several enemy squads were landing nearby.
So I panickedly searched the settings for the HUD options while Jacob bravely protected me with a pistol – because you only have a pistol and a knife during the initial landing.
When the HUD finally came back on – and I could swear EA has moved the settings – our enemies were unfortunately already equipped with the delicious ground loot from the vicinity. Meanwhile, we hadn’t even picked up any armor plates.
While we managed to cleverly avoid two squads in our search for left-behind firearms, before we found weapons, we found ourselves on the receiving end of bullets from an opponent. It didn’t take long for us to die for the first time. However, it wasn’t devastating, as we soon realized.
In the footsteps of Warzone with a touch of Battlefield
After the first death, we noticed: EA was inspired by the competition. There’s a second chance. However, this was made even easier for us than in Call of Duty: Warzone. We don’t have to prove ourselves in a 1v1 against another “loser”, but we simply hang back on the parachute and glide down to the ground.
This time we had a bit more luck with looting and quickly found usable weapons. One feature I particularly like are the so-called upgrade kits. With these, you can give your potentially lousy ground loot a higher tier. This gives them larger magazines, a laser, or better scopes.
With our new equipment, we were finally able to successfully engage in our first battles and complete a few missions along the way. I also discovered that I can open a safe with the repair tool of my engineer – aside from an XP case, there wasn’t much worthwhile in there. By now, we were well equipped.
During the round, we received a keycard through the completed missions that allowed us to open a special pendant. In this pendant, we found a tank – nice.
Our new tank almost became a steel coffin
In our steel horse, we set off motivated and immediately found a duo that ran into our barrel – or rather, ran away from our barrel. They fled into a building, but we simply demolished it in typical Battlefield fashion. While rubble was raining down, the two soldiers quickly ran across the street to the adjacent building.
Damn, there was a loot drop on the street that they apparently requested. We didn’t notice that, and they could pick up rocket launchers while running past.
Now we fled behind the building because we didn’t want the tank to become a steel coffin for us, nor did we want them to steal it when we got out to send them to the afterlife in the traditional way.
Fortunately, we succeeded, and we rolled in the loot of our opponents. Unfortunately, the tank was still out of commission because they hit us with an artillery strike just as I was about to repair it with my engineer’s tool.
Everything a good match needs
After our tank debacle, we had to continue on foot. At a small, destroyed house, we ran into two more enemies. Unfortunately, they had no loot we could use. So we continued towards the zone.
The circle kept shrinking, and only a few teams remained. A player appeared in front of us, who immediately took the first shots – but suddenly his friend came out of a bush. We lost, and the duo should take the victory. We ended up third, but I have no idea where the players in second place were in the final battle.
The match ended, and Jacob remarked in astonishment: That was our first round. It was the same round in which we encountered that silly HUD death. Yet we still got pretty far.
And this first round had everything you’d expect from a good battle royale match: funny moments, good and bad loot, lots of action, and exciting fights until the end.
Dariusz’ conclusion: REDSEC is for Battle Royale fans, not for Battlefield fans
Before I sat down to write this article, we played a few more rounds. I gathered first impressions for almost 3 hours. I learned that you can pick up your favorite weapons, including personalized loadouts, at weapon stations, we shot down enemy helicopters, and fought against a tank. My conclusion is very clear:
EA has targeted REDSEC at a very specific audience, but it doesn’t necessarily include long-time Battlefield players.
REDSEC plays like a classic battle royale and does that – at least that’s my first impression – quite well. Here you can definitely experience similarly cool moments as in other battle royale shooters.
Is REDSEC better than the competition? No idea. Does REDSEC provide what fans like about the genre? Yes, definitely!
The Battlefield developers put their own stamp on the battle royale mainly through vehicles, destruction, and classes. This makes REDSEC not just a Warzone competitor but a battle royale with powerful vehicles like tanks, a battle royale with Battlefield gameplay.
However, REDSEC unfortunately only feels like a battle royale, not like a Battlefield. Although we have gameplay from Battlefield, the typical Battlefield feeling does not arise. The feeling you only have when something is exploding at every corner with 64 players in a chaotic battle, bullets and rockets flying through the air, tanks rolling past you, buildings collapsing over you, and jets flying low over your head.
The atmosphere and immersion of Battlefield do not come across in REDSEC. The “battle royale feeling” is not bad either, but it’s different. If you are looking for the Battlefield feeling, you might not find it in REDSEC.
In conjunction with the start of the series for the 2nd campaign of Critical Role “The Mighty Nein” on November 19, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video, there is currently a deal at Humble Bundle, allowing you to dive into the backstories of the characters.
What kind of deal is currently available? At the provider Humble Bundle, you can currently get around 21 comics related to the campaigns “The Legend of Vox Machina” and “The Mighty Nein” for about €16.26 instead of the normal full price of €174.40 in a bundled offer.
This includes all backstories as well as side stories related to the main characters and some very important additional characters from the campaigns. So if you want to learn more about Vex, Vax, Grog, Keyleth, Scanlan, Pike, and Percy (the characters from Vox Machina) or Caleb, Jester, Fjord, Beau, Nott, Yasha, Mollymauk, and Caduceus (the members of the Mighty Nein), this is a relatively inexpensive opportunity.
For those of you who are very impatient and can hardly wait for the first season of The Mighty Nein or the fourth season of Vox Machina to be released on Amazon Prime, we can reveal: You can safely read the comics related to Vox Machina, while for those concerning the Mighty Nein, it depends on how important it is for you to avoid spoilers. Don’t worry, we won’t spoil anything here either!
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The trailer for Critical Role’s The Mighty Nein on Amazon Prime shows the first conflicts that the “heroes” have to struggle with
A Load of Comics at a Low Price
What kinds of spoilers are in the comics? The comics mainly highlight the backstories, i.e., what the characters experienced before the events of the campaign. The comics of Vox Machina do not include any major spoilers or twists from the main story but mainly show events that complement and make certain actions more understandable.
If you want to watch the series about the Mighty Nein completely unprejudiced and haven’t had any contact points with them, we recommend you read the comics later. Since a large part of the campaign’s story revolves around the characters discovering who they really are and what happened in their past, the comics contain minor to significant spoilers.
Nevertheless, you can secure the comics in the Humble Bundle and initially only read those of Vox Machina if you want to be absolutely sure. And as a little tip: The comic titled “The Nine Eyes of Lucien” is not included in the bundle; however, you should steer clear of it, as it refers to a huge twist in the story.
How does the Humble Bundle work? With Humble Bundle, you can decide how much you want to pay for a book, software, or game bundle. In return, you receive several books or games at once, and part of your money is automatically donated to charity organizations. The rest goes to the developers and optionally also to the Humble team.
You can freely determine how your amount is distributed among these three groups. However, the minimum amount for the complete bundle or individual parts is based on the average amount that other buyers have paid – depending on the bundle, this may vary.
The new MMORPG Legend of Ymir launches today. The developers focused on great graphics and Unreal Engine 5, but there are also some criticism points.
What kind of MMORPG is it? Legend of Ymir is a theme park MMORPG set in Norse mythology that lets you become a true Viking. The title impresses with beautiful graphics thanks to Unreal Engine 5.
In terms of gameplay, the developers implemented five classes: Berserker, Skalde, Völva, War Lord, and Archer. The combat features a tab-targeting system, which is somewhat broken up by action skills. However, this is only needed if the player consciously decides to engage in combat; otherwise, the character fights on its own.
The game’s theme park offers a colorful mix of PvE and PvP content. Included are dungeons, raids, battlegrounds, guild vs. guild battles, siege battles, and world bosses. However, the MMORPG also has many features that usually do not resonate well in the West.
Here you can watch a trailer for the MMORPG:
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Legend of Ymir 5 Minutes Gameplay Trailer
Blockchain, Play-to-Earn and Auto-Fight
What bothers about the MMORPG? When it comes to MMORPGs, there are significant regional differences in what players like and what they do not. While Pay2Win is not an issue in Korea, many players in the West have concerns about it. The same goes for autoplay.
However, Legend of Ymir did not make extensive adjustments at its launch in the West to appeal to local players. Moreover, the global release still includes Play-To-Earn aspects that allow players to earn cryptocurrency through gameplay (via LegendofYmir.com).
The game’s autoplay system (via LegendofYmir.com) has also made its way into the Western version. While it is not good enough to win in PvP or raids, it is said to be sufficient for farming and questing.
Where can you play Legend of Ymir? The new MMORPG is not available on Steam. Instead, the new game can only be launched through the in-house launcher available at LegendofYmir.com, or downloaded from the Google Play Store and on iOS.
In addition to classic theme park elements, the MMORPG aims to offer its own eSports cup, where the best guilds compete against each other in PvP. As servers compete against each other, choosing the right game server is important for the later progress.
Legend of Ymir looks like a beautiful MMORPG with plenty of content at first glance. Unfortunately, the developers have hardly considered Western players during the localization, who are known to have little interest in autoplay, Play-To-Earn, and cryptocurrency. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz has described the typical mistakes in this article as well: 5 mistakes that MMORPGs from Asia must avoid if they want to succeed with us
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The developers of Battlefield 6 are committed to considering player feedback. However, EA wants employees to use AI as a “thinking partner” in the future.
What are EA employees supposed to use Artificial Intelligence for? According to a report from Business Insider, several EA employees have anonymously stated that they are being urged to integrate Artificial Intelligence, including their in-house chatbot ReefGPT, into their daily work routines.
According to Business Insider, internal documents would show that employees are specifically asked to use AI tools for their daily efficiency and are additionally required to participate in training to understand the software better. Furthermore, they are obligated to attend training sessions to better grasp how the technology works. Some employees are expected to learn to use AI models as a kind of “thinking partner” in their work processes.
This could also influence the development of games like Battlefield 6. And this is despite fans being pleased that the developers are taking player feedback to heart (see Reddit).
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Battlefield 6 bringt den Sweet-Spot zurück – So funktioniert er
Artificial Intelligence as a “Cornerstone of Innovation”
What are employees supposed to use AI for? The tasks mainly involve workflows such as generating program code, although this AI-generated code is often faulty and requires significantly more revisions than human-written code.
But tasks like concept drawings and internal communication are also expected to be handled with AI. In less logic-oriented fields such as character or level design, employees are mainly requested to assist the AI in learning.
In the future, this could not only influence whether entire positions could be taken over by AI, but also how games are developed and ideas are generated and implemented. According to Business Insider, at least some parts of quality assurance in games are already being handled by AI, which were previously performed by human employees. This could also affect how player feedback is addressed in the future.
In a press release from EA about a partnership with Stability AI, which is used for creating in-game assets and concept visualizations, it states: “Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have long been cornerstones of innovation at EA.”
Additionally, there are plans to further integrate AI in the future to make game development and related processes more efficient.
How AI will continue to change the market and the way games are developed remains to be seen. However, the head of ChatGPT is convinced that Artificial Intelligence is significantly on the rise and that many positions will soon be eliminated, which in his view are not real jobs anyway: Head of ChatGPT says: AI will destroy jobs that are not “real work”
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Amazon has announced a new wave of layoffs. According to new information, these will also significantly affect the gaming sector and Twitch, reducing a significant part of the workforce.
Update October 28, 7:40 PM: We have updated this article because new information regarding layoffs at Amazon Games Studios has become known.
What are these layoffs? Amazon stated in a release that it will initiate a restructuring process that will involve both layoffs and new hires. However, after the restructuring, there will be 14,000 fewer positions than before.
Primarily, it will reduce administrative office positions, according to information from Tagesschau. Employees who will be laid off are to receive 90 days’ notice before they must leave the company. According to new reports, employees involved in major gaming projects and Twitch are also significantly affected.
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Major Cuts at Amazon Games
What is known about Amazon Games? According to industry insider Jason Schreier, “significant” cuts are planned for Amazon’s video game division. According to his article on Bloomberg.com, the layoffs primarily affect the studios in Irvine and San Diego, as well as employees working in publishing.
As Schreier reports, Amazon will reduce work on high-budget titles, especially MMORPGs and other multiplayer games. This will primarily impact titles like New World, but also Throne and Liberty and Lost Ark. Although they are not being developed directly by Amazon, the company has substantially changed the games compared to their Asian versions as a publisher.
However, it will continue for the development studio in Montreal, which is currently tasked with developing the strategy game “March of Giants.” Additionally, according to industry insider information, the company plans to retain focus on “casual games and AI-focused games.” The external studio Crystal Dynamics, which is working on a new Tomb Raider in San Francisco, as well as Maverick Games, which is developing a racing game for Amazon in the UK, are also expected to remain.
It remains unclear how the development will affect the planned LOTR MMORPG. This was supposed to be Amazon’s major new MMORPG success following New World.
Layoffs at Twitch as well
How will the layoffs affect Twitch? According to a report by the Economic Times India Times and industry insider Zach Bussey on X.com, Twitch employees are significantly affected by the layoffs.
According to the report, 500 positions are to be cut, which would significantly reduce the number of employees. Just in January 2024, 500 employees were laid off, corresponding to about 35% of the workforce. This would mean that only about 1,000 employees would be left at Twitch, with another 500 set to depart.
While it’s unclear how many employees Twitch currently has, it can be assumed that once again a significant portion of the staff will be laid off.
What is behind the layoffs? In a blog post from Amazon, the company explains the restructuring as a response to the success of artificial intelligence. The company states in the post:
We must not forget that the world is changing rapidly. The current generation of AI is the most transformative technology since the internet and allows companies to innovate much faster than ever before (both in existing and completely new market segments). We are convinced that we need to be leaner, with fewer levels of hierarchy and more personal responsibility, to move forward as quickly as possible for our customers and our business.
With a more agile company, the aim is to work more efficiently with the help of artificial intelligence. However, the company does not disclose in the blog post how it intends to integrate this at Twitch and simplify the work of remaining employees to compensate for the eliminated positions.
Amazon employs about 350,000 people in administration and office jobs. The fact that 14,000 will be laid off seems small. However, if it really affects about half of Twitch’s employees, the cuts could also be felt by users. So far, Amazon has not commented on exact figures for its various divisions. A major issue for Twitch is profitability: Head of Twitch publicly admits they are not making money: “We were bigger than we needed to be”
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Roblox is one of the largest and most popular gaming platforms out there. But what can you actually do with it and how does it work? MeinMMO has gathered the most important information for you.
What is Roblox? Roblox was released on February 27, 2008, and started as a creative game-building kit that resembles a mix of Lego and Minecraft. The platform is primarily visually geared towards younger players and allows them to develop and share their own games.
There are virtually no limits to the imagination: From shooters to racing games and puzzle adventures to role-playing games or MMOs, nearly every genre is represented. The games created by users can then be tried and played free of charge by other players.
Everything you need to know to dive into the worlds of Roblox can be found here.
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Roblox – The Official Trailer for the Virtual Universe
All about Roblox platforms and age recommendations
What age is Roblox suitable for? The educational specialists from the Player Guide NRW recommend Roblox for ages 16 and older. The USK has also raised its age recommendation from 12 to 16 years (see USK). This is mainly due to the following points:
You need certain English skills to understand the game
There are chat options that are not adequately moderated
Due to the anonymity of the internet, there are dangers such as cyber grooming, where children and adolescents can be lured into sexual acts by adults (see ZEBRA)
Some games contain themes and content that are not suitable for younger children, such as violence, virtual relationships, horror, or alcohol consumption
There is an in-game shop where you can buy cosmetic items for real money
Useful tips on parental control settings for Roblox can also be found at ZEBRA, a project of the State Institute for Media NRW, or at medien-kindersicher.de.
Where can you play Roblox? Roblox is available on PC (Windows and Mac), smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android), Xbox, PlayStation, and VR headsets (Meta Quest, Pico, Valve Index, HTC Vive). You can download it either from the platform’s own store or the Roblox website.
Can you play Roblox just like that? To use the features, you need a Roblox account. You will need to provide your date of birth and a username. It should be noted that the date of birth must be truthful (for the sake of youth protection) and that the username should not be associated with your real name.
For players under 13 years old, the platform automatically activates stricter privacy settings and chat filters, which is why accurate information about age is really important.
Can you also play Roblox offline? No, Roblox is a purely online platform. You cannot use it without an internet connection.
Is Roblox free? Generally yes, but there is an in-game currency called Robux that you can purchase with real money.
What exactly are Robux? Robux are a virtual currency for the in-game shop at Roblox. You can buy them for real money and then use them in the in-game shop to purchase cosmetic items for your avatar, your player character, to customize it. However, these items have no effect on the game itself, only on the appearance.
All about the structure, functions, and gameplay of Roblox
How is Roblox structured? Basically, there are two main aspects in Roblox that you can use:
Experiences: This refers to the games created by users that you can play
Roblox Studio: This is the function or program that you use to create games for Roblox
In addition, playing together with other players plays a large role. Many use Roblox as a sort of virtual meeting place to chat and play together. Accordingly, much of the gameplay occurs primarily online.
How do you navigate the main menu? Once you log in, you are taken directly to the start page. There you will find:
Home: Here, personalized recommendations are displayed. The section “Today’s Selection” highlights currently popular or new experiences, while “Recommended for You” suggests games based on your previous gameplay.
Discover: This is the main catalog for finding new games. It is divided into categories such as “Most Popular”, “Top Ratings”, and a variety of genres to make browsing easier.
Avatar, Marketplace, and Create: You can access the avatar editor, the marketplace for virtual items, and the Creator Hub from the main navigation bar, where you can start Roblox Studio.
Profile and Settings: Here you can edit your profile and access important account, security, and privacy settings.
How do you find the right game and start it? To search for games, you can use the search bar or the “Discover” tab. Choose a game that interests you and press the green “Play” button.
How does multiplayer work, or how do you play together with others? In Roblox, you have various ways to connect with other players or play together:
Friends List
You can find friends by their usernames using the search bar and add them to your list by sending them a friend request or accepting one from them
Invite friends to games or join them
In the overview of your desired game, you can invite players from your friends list via a button
You can see what your friends are currently playing through the friends list and join them
Party Function
This function allows you to form a group and then start a game together
Communities
Long-term groups that operate like guilds, allowing many players to exchange ideas simultaneously and collaborate in developing games using Roblox Studio
Chat Window
Through the chat window on the website or in the app, you can chat 1:1 with your friends or other players in your game
It should be noted that these chats are not moderated and you can never know who is really on the other side of the screen unless you know them from school or your personal environment. Therefore, caution is advised when dealing with strangers.
How do you create a game with Roblox Studio and how do you navigate it? Roblox Studio is the free, integrated development environment (IDE) for creating Roblox games and content. It is a powerful application for Windows and macOS that is automatically installed along with the Roblox Player and includes everything you need to build, test, and publish 3D experiences.
You will have access to the following features:
3D Viewport: This is the central window where the virtual world is visualized and built. Here, you move objects and navigate with the camera.
Explorer: This window shows a hierarchical list of all objects in your game.
Properties: When an object is selected in the Explorer or Viewport, this window displays all its configurable attributes, such as color, size, material, transparency, and behavior.
Toolbar: The bar at the top contains the main tools for manipulating objects (moving, scaling, rotating) as well as options for testing and publishing the game.
This allows you to create virtually any type of game and experiment.
If you want to get started in Roblox as a player to familiarize yourself with the platform, it makes sense to first check out various games to get a feel for what is possible. Here we have a list of the best games, sorted by genre: Roblox: 8 of the best games by genre
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Roblox has a vast collection of games that you can play, but which of them are among the best? We have looked at them all and selected the best ones by genre for you.
How is the list structured? Roblox has countless games created by the community. Most of them are free to play, but not all enjoy great popularity. Therefore, we have looked at them all and listed the best modes according to genre.
Our parameters for selecting the list are based on current popularity and overall ratings. For the genres, we also used well-known categories such as shooter, horror, and more. There should be something for everyone. The modes we feature are only free options, so you don’t have to spend a cent to play alone or with your friends.
While there are many cool games on Roblox, there are also dangers for younger players that parents should be aware of. Therefore, the official age recommendation for the platform has been set at 16 years since January 2025. Here on MeinMMO you will find everything you need to know to get started.
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Roblox – The Official Trailer for the Virtual Universe
Description: Challenge friends or strangers in 1vs1 or 5vs5 duels. The first to get 5 wins, wins. You can earn keys after duels to unlock new weapons and skins. Completing quests also offers exclusive rewards. Those who are really good can even climb the leaderboards.
Description: In this mode, you find yourself in different rooms and have to solve puzzles while avoiding monsters that want to kill you. The game is particularly characterized by its complexity. It is varied and remains exciting due to its countless puzzles hiding behind every door – plus the monsters are creepy.
Description: Here you find yourself in various escape rooms where you have to find a way out. With up to 5 players, you can face the puzzles. If you are new to the genre, you can also try out the beginner mode first to get a feel for it.
Description: In this mode, you choose one of many classes and face various dungeons alone or in a group. You can discover up to 17 areas and collect new armor and weapons. At the end of each dungeon, a powerful boss awaits you to defeat. There are also exclusive cosmetic items with which you can customize your hero.
Description: BedWars is a mix of strategy and shooter. You spawn with a team in your base, and in the surrounding area are other enemy bases. The goal is to destroy the beds of the enemy bases through strategic maneuvers. The team that is the last to have a bed left wins.
Description: A tower defense game, but with toilets as enemies. You place various units and try to stop the enemy toilets. There is also an endless mode if you dare.
Description: In this mode, two teams of 6 players each compete against each other. The game is volleyball, but with the moves you can execute, it gets action-packed. You can set up dynamic combos and strategically try to outplay your opponents. There is also said to be a ranked mode.
Description: This is a classic battle royale, similar to Fortnite. You spawn on a map, quickly need to find equipment, and try to survive. The last one standing wins.
These were the 8 best modes, sorted by genre. Do you have any modes in your list that we haven’t mentioned but should have? Then feel free to leave us a comment. In Roblox, you can also use codes to secure bonuses in the respective modes. Grow a Garden sets the example: Grow a Garden: All valid codes for free items
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Finally, Netflix has confirmed when Season 2 of One Piece will continue in 2026. Along with this, the streaming service also shows new images, and the showrunner explains what to expect.
When does Season 2 of One Piece start on Netflix? In a new blog post, Netflix has finally announced the exact release date for Season 2 of One Piece. The continuation of the successful series is set to premiere on March 10, 2025, seamlessly connecting to the events of the first season.
Along with the release announcement, Netflix also released new images, particularly featuring Drum Island, where the crew will meet Chopper.
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A new sneak peek shows behind the scenes of One Piece season 2 and how some fight scenes were filmed
Everything is supposed to be bigger
What other information is available in the blog post? In the new images from Season 2, scenes from Drum Island can be seen. This is the island where the Straw Hats first meet Chopper, whom we have seen before.
In the images, snowy scenes and the winter clothing that the Straw Hats wear can be seen. The outfits seem to be based on designs from the anime and manga. Regarding the winter location, co-showrunner Joe Tracz says: This is our medieval Winterfell filming location from Game of Thrones, where it haunts on the peak of a snowy mountain, and someone lives there whom the villagers consider a witch.
In this context, Tracz also mentions the Grand Line and the upcoming adventures: Everything is getting bigger. We will see giants and dinosaurs. We end up in the belly of a whale. In Season 2, the dreams that the crew has promised each other will be put to the test. It should show that the Straw Hats need to rely on each other.
It will also be icy for anime fans in 2026: In April 2026, the Elbaf arc is set to start in the anime (via x.com). The first promo image also promises icy landscapes here. Additionally, it was explained that the anime would only receive 26 episodes next year.
The Twitch streamer Case “CaseOh” Baker is a major streamer in the international arena. In a stream, he revealed that he owes his success mainly to his parentsand how his mother supported him.
Who is it about? The American streamer CaseOh has over 7.7 million followers on Twitch and could excite an average of over 51,000 viewers in his streams last year (source: sullygnome.com). His streaming content mainly deals with gaming.
CaseOh created his Twitch account back in 2018 but only streamed sporadically until 2022. Starting in 2022, he took streaming more seriously and eventually quit his job to focus entirely on Twitch as a career. His first supporter in this was his mother, while both of his parents encouraged him to engage more with Twitch.
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These are the 5 most relevant German streamers on Twitch in 2024, according to Google
CaseOh’s first viewer was his mother
Why was CaseOh pushed to quit his job? His own parents persuaded CaseOh to quit his job to focus full-time on Twitch. They were the ones who believed in him and his success on the platform and actively supported him, the Twitch streamer says.
How did his mother support CaseOh? CaseOh spoke in a stream about how much he owes to his parents, but especially to his mother. According to him, his mother was his first viewer even before Twitch.
When CaseOh was still a child, she would sit with her son for an hour and watch him play before going to bed, the streamer recounts. When CaseOh started streaming on Twitch, the “tradition” continued and his mother was also his viewer on the platform.
CaseOh says about this (source: X): “She was the first CaseOh viewer. Long ago.”
Now, 7.7 million followers later, CaseOh’s mother is a moderator for his Twitch chat and still watches her son play.
The head of Path of Exile, Mark Roberts, revealed to MeinMMO how the server issues of the past season are progressing. He explains how the problem was solved.
What problem is being addressed? At the start of the last season of Path of Exile, severe server issues occurred. Over the release weekend of the game, many players could not connect to the servers, and there were repeated disconnects and lags.
Although the developers attempted to solve the issues, they only managed to ensure smooth gameplay with reduced server load due to fewer players.
During the press presentation of the new season, MeinMMO had the opportunity to ask Game Director Mark Roberts a few questions. He also revealed the current status of the issue.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile:
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Path of Exile 2 shows features, bosses and trading system of “Keepers of the Flame” in the trailer
Server issues are a thing of the past
What did the head reveal? In response to the question of how the server issues from the last season are being handled and how they plan to prevent them at the start of “Keepers of the Flame” on October 31, 2025, the head explained how they approached the problem.
Mark Roberts reiterated that the server issues were caused not simply by the influx of players, but by simultaneous DDoS attacks. While many players access the servers, hackers additionally attack the servers with millions of fake requests, putting extra pressure on the servers.
To address the problem, they worked on protection against this specific type of attack. Mark Roberts stated, “We threw absurd amounts of resources at the problem to solve it.”
Is the problem now resolved? Yes, according to head Mark Roberts, Path of Exile is much better protected against DDoS attacks compared to the last season launch. He revealed that previously there were simply too few protective measures in place, which have since been massively expanded following the incidents.
At the same time, he also points out that no one can guarantee 100% security, especially since a new season along with DDoS attacks simply means a lot of load for the servers. The protective measures are already in place, and they are confident that they are well-prepared for the release.
Even almost five years after release, there are still barely known things to discover in Cyberpunk 2077. Failing a specific mission was possible even five years ago, yet almost no one knows the fate of Jesse Johnson.
Which mission is it? “Burning Desire” is a side quest in Cyberpunk 2077 where you have to help a man named Jesse Johnson. He suffers from a defective and recalled sexual implant, the Mr. Stud XCV 19. It’s up to us to drive Jesse to a Ripperdoc to have the faulty technology removed.
A quest that nearly every player completes successfully right away – but not really everyone. Because should you arrive at the Ripperdoc too late despite the nearly foolproof task, the man with the smoking pants has a bigger problem: he explodes.
It is the fate of a minor character that most players of the Cyberpunk hit have never heard of. Even on Reddit, the possible demise of the NPC does not seem to be widely known.
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“I didn’t think that was even possible”
How does the community react to it? Dozens of comments about the tragic fate of “Burning Desire” are bustling on Reddit. But many gamers are especially surprised that this is even possible. So is AcceptableHamster149 on Reddit: “I have literally never not completed this quest in multiple playthroughs. I didn’t think that was even possible,” says the user.
Another funny anecdote is told by the user 05032-MendicantBias. He tried to pick up the injured Jesse on a motorcycle, to which he exclaimed, “Seriously? I can’t ride like this.”
What rounds this off is the fact that the suffering Jesse is voiced by the American gamer and YouTuber Jesse Cox. His appearance is also inspired by the 44-year-old.
Where can you find Jesse? If you drive along Farrier Street in the district of “Watson,” you can hear a moaning man. He stands in a small square in front of the Megabuilding H10 and holds his groin. There you will find Jesse and can decide whether to help poor Jesse.
On October 30, it's time to start with ARC Raiders, the new ambitious extraction shooter. What time it starts and what else you should know, you'll find out here.
When can you start? The servers officially open at 10:30 AM CET. However, expect minor and major delays due to technical issues or a higher player rush so that you won't be disappointed if that occurs.
These can never be completely ruled out despite extensive precautions and tests by the developers. However, we are keeping an eye on the situation for you and will keep you updated.
Is there an Early Access? No, there is no way to dive into the fray earlier than the official start time.
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Wichtige Tipps für ARC Raiders, um die ersten Runden zu überleben
ARC Raiders: All important information for the launch
Are all platforms starting simultaneously? Yes, unlike in the playtest where the platforms PC, Xbox, and PlayStation started staggered, on October 30, 2025, all can start simultaneously at 10:30 AM CET.
Is there a preload? Yes, the developers announced on October 28, 2025, at 11:13 AM on Discord that the preload is available on various platforms. You can download the game in advance.
Will all platforms play together? Yes, however, console players can also disable the crossplay feature. Then you will only play with players who are also on Xbox or PlayStation. However, there is no pure console mode where you can play together with the other console family while excluding PC players.
ARC Raiders is not a free-to-play title, so you have to pay if you want to play the new shooter. If you are still unsure whether you should buy ARC Raiders or if the game is for you, we have some aspects here that can make your decision easier: 7 things you must know before buying ARC Raiders
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