Because the developers found that their game “is not fun”, they simply postponed the release by 3 years

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A development team presented an explosive shooter in 2021. During internal tests, it was found that the game wasn’t fun. Therefore, the release was postponed for many years. At the end of October, it should finally be time, and Arc Raiders is set to finally launch.

Which game is it about? The shooter Arc Raiders was first introduced at the Game Awards in 2021 and was supposed to be an explosive and new PvE shooter. But it turned out completely differently.

The head of the developer studio Embark Studios recently explained in an interview with the English magazine Edge (via PCGamesn.com) that they completely revamped the game. According to him, it wasn’t fun at the time, which is why many ideas were discarded and the game was completely changed. Changes that were not well received by all fans, as he reported himself.

The developers subsequently postponed Arc: Raiders, and that multiple times. But by the end of 2025, it should finally be time.

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Because the shooter isn’t fun, it will be completely rebuilt in 3 years

Aleksandr Grondal, then Executive Producer at Embark, and CEO Patrick Soderlund spoke together with the magazine Edge.

Officially, Arc Raiders was supposed to be released around 6 months after its presentation at the Game Awards 2021, and Aleksandr Grondal was supposed to take care of the final touches of the shooter as Executive Producer. “There are moments that are fun, but it doesn’t come together,” Grondal explained in the interview.

Soderlund viewed the state of the game more pessimistically than Grondal and stated that the shooter simply wasn’t fun. For this reason, they completely rebuilt the shooter. From a pure PvE shooter, it finally became a PvPvE extraction shooter:

We loved every aspect of what we were trying to design. But after quite a long time, we concluded: ‘Guys, this game isn’t fun.’

The shift away from pure PvE to PvPvE extraction gameplay was sharply criticized by fans at the time. Criticism that CEO Soderlund claims to understand, but he was convinced that the decision at that time was the right one.

When will the shooter be released now? After a total of 6 years of development, the shooter is now set to officially launch on Steam on October 30, 2025, 3 years later than planned. The shooter is already among the most desired games on Steam. After the first beta tests were very positively received by players, expectations are high that the new shooter can also convince at release.

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An MMO expert recently took a look at ARC Raiders and analyzed what the shooter does better than its competitor Marathon, which is also set to release this year. Marathon is even coming out a month earlier, but the expert believes already that ARC Raiders will be better: MMO expert is known for sharp criticism, explains why ARC: Raiders succeeds in what Marathon cannot achieve

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A small change in the beta of CoD: Black Ops 7 shows what has been missing from the shooter for years

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 had to deal with a lot of criticism at the start of its beta. Fans were not satisfied with the direction Treyarch was taking, but now, just before the open beta, they managed to excite the community with a small change.

What were fans complaining about? On Reddit and YouTube, numerous opinions surfaced that painted a bad picture of Black Ops 7. The game did not feel like an upgrade to its predecessor; instead, it felt like the same game with a nicer UI. What many also found frustrating in the beta was the SBMM (Skill-based Matchmaking).

The first matches were fun and the matchmaking went relatively quickly, but after the SBMM kicked in, the rounds became increasingly difficult. This was a reason for the community to boycott the beta.

The developers noticed the negative feedback from the fans and wanted to act. A solution had to be found quickly, and so they decided on a new playlist: Open Moshpit. This went live on the evening of October 4th, and since then, fans have been praising the shooter because they can finally have fun again.

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Reduced SBMM leads to quick, enjoyable matches

What was changed? Open Moshpit is designed to provide a classic CoD feeling by relying less on SBMM. The goal is to get fans into a match as quickly as possible so they can challenge themselves. It should be noted that the playlist does not completely forgo SBMM; the player search is just not as strict as it is in the current predecessors of Call of Duty.

What do fans say about the playlist? The community is excited about the spontaneous implementation of the Open Moshpit. Matches are now being created much faster, and the ping (latency of your data connection) is at an unusually low level, which makes hits much more responsive. The following can be heard from the community on Reddit:

  • “Every lobby feels like a colorful mix. And that’s exactly what I love about it. Damn variety, once again!!!!!” – bugistuta
  • “COD is BACK with this mode. Screw the SBMM lovers! Connection (low ping) and casual matchmaking are the way to fun.” – MikSumbi
  • “It’s so refreshing to see a variety of players in my lobbies. If matchmaking is like this on release, I am sold on this game.” – Cujo6428
  • “Open Moshpit feels like the classic BO2 matchmade lobbies (A bit of everything. Not too intense. A few people challenge you if you like to play hard. A lot of fun, and people usually play with objectives).” – YoungBpB2013

However, there is one issue: The Hardcore mode was removed with the implementation of Open Moshpit. Whether it will be reactivated for the open beta is still unknown.

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Will there be Open Moshpit at release? That is difficult to assess. With the SBMM of Call of Duty, Activision wants to provide an enjoyable gaming experience for all types of players, and some less skilled shooter fans have even been able to enjoy the shooters because of it. If Black Ops 7 completely forgoes stricter SBMM, it could alienate its casual fans.

Additionally, another mode would increasingly split the player base, which could significantly affect game searches. Therefore, the implementation of Open Moshpit is no easy task, and it remains to be seen how Treyarch decides on release. After all, fans are now looking forward to the beta, as the shooter is finally fun again with less SBMM.

Today also marks the start of the open beta for Black Ops 7. Anyone who has not pre-ordered and wants to test the shooter has the chance to do so this evening. We will accompany the start with our live ticker. So feel free to join us as we report: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Live ticker for the beta

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New set to TCG Pocket disappoints collectors, making the main goal of Pokémon almost impossible for F2P players

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Pokémon TCG Pocket attracted not only players who wanted to duel against other users, many fans played the game mainly for the collecting aspect known from the main series. The latest set makes this incredibly difficult, almost impossible for F2P players.

What is this new set? Since September 29, 2025, there is a new booster pack in the game called the Deluxepack ex, which is special:

  • One pack contains only 4 cards, but one card is guaranteed to have the ♦♦♦♦ rarity or higher.
  • The pack contains 353 regular cards, but they consist of cards from previous sets.
  • Unlike the other sets, the Deluxepack ex is only available until October 30, 2025, at 06:59 AM, making it time-limited.

Even though the set is a good opportunity to get old cards needed for decks, the time limitation especially causes frustration among F2P players, who simply want to complete sets.

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Complete collecting seems impossible, especially if you do not want to spend money

What is the problem with the set? On Reddit, user SuperPapernick published a lengthy thread about the new set. He is a player who has been trying to complete sets as a F2P player since the first set, without spending money, and also progress in the ranked mode to open even more packs with hourglasses.

He criticizes the new set, especially from the perspective of a F2P player. One issue is the time limitation. Unlike the other sets, you cannot simply complete the collection later. Combined with the extremely high number of 353 regular cards, it makes collecting almost impossible by the end of October.

As GamePro reports, it is almost impossible to do so without spending money. As a user noted, one can receive a maximum of 70 packs for free in 30 days. If you don’t get duplicates, you would only have collected 42% of the set (via Reddit). So if you don’t happen to have many hourglasses on hand, you will inevitably have to spend money if you want to complete the Deluxepack ex.

Additionally, there is another problem that SuperPapernick describes: cards from old sets that you pull in the new set only count towards the collection of the new set, so you cannot complete the old sets even if you receive the old cards you need.

The situation becomes even more absurd with pack points. When you open many packs, you accumulate points that you can use to create cards. On x.com, Pokémon TCG Pocket explained that the points do not expire when a set disappears. However, it is unclear how you can redeem the points if the set is gone, or if you can only redeem them again if the set possibly returns.

SuperPapernick currently has 2420 upvotes and over 540 comments on his thread, but there are also people who see advantages in the new set.

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How does the community view the user’s criticisms? While many users agree with him, there are some who do not find the set so bad.

User Mixeygoat (via Reddit) understands the player’s frustration, but his approach is to completely ignore the completion as a F2P player. reedyxxbug (via Reddit) sees it differently and believes the new set is good for returning players because there are many cards in one set. alexno_x is a new player and likes the new set very much, as he gets special cards guaranteed.

How useful is the new set really? If you haven’t played for a long time, you can get many new cards that you can use for various decks. However, if you want to create a specific deck, it is better to draw from the other sets, as there are fewer cards in the pool that you can draw from.

If you focus heavily on collecting, you should probably ignore the set, especially as a F2P player, and only use the daily packs. You cannot complete the collection without spending money, and the cards are also useless for the other sets. Additionally, a Pokémon rival wants to dedicate itself to a card game: Pokémon TCG Pocket gets a new rival that was already a competitor as an anime on RTL2

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The fastest car in the world no longer comes from Europe, but from China and costs “only” 200,000 Euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A car from China sets a new speed record. The previous record holder was a vehicle from Bugatti. The new leader, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, costs significantly less compared to Bugatti.

Which vehicle is it? The Yangwang U9 Xtreme recently set a new world record as the fastest production car. This has been reported by the English-language magazine CarandDriver.com.

On the “ATP Automotive Testing” test track in Papenburg, Germany, the vehicle reached a top speed of 308.4 mph, which is 496.22 km/h. This means the electric hypercar surpassed the previous record of the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which achieved a top speed of 304.8 mph (490 km/h) in 2019.

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The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is a Chinese hypercar for 200,000 euros

What kind of vehicle is this? The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is an electric hypercar built by the luxury brand Yangwang, which belongs to the well-known Chinese manufacturer BYD. BYD is one of the most well-known Chinese car brands and aims to grow significantly in Europe.

  • The vehicle is powered by four ultra-fast electric motors, each producing 555 kW, resulting in a total power output of approximately 2,220 kW (around 2,977 hp). These motors operate at up to 30,000 rpm.
  • The U9 Xtreme features enhanced aerodynamic components such as a fixed rear wing, a front splitter, revised air intakes, extended side skirts, and a larger rear diffuser to maximize downforce and stability at extreme speeds.

How much does the vehicle cost? Production is limited to 30 units worldwide, and the price in China is 1.68 million yuan. This is approximately 200,000 euros. Thus, the price is significantly lower than the competition. For comparison: The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which was previously considered the fastest vehicle, costs 3.5 million euros.

What are the other rankings? The Yangwang vehicle is now at the top, followed by two models from Europe and one car from Japan:

  • Yangwang U9 Xtreme with 496 km/h (China)
  • Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ with 490 km/h (France)
  • Aspark Owl with 438 km/h (Japan)
  • Rimac Nevera with 431 km/h (Croatia)
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In WoW: Midnight you can farm infinite tier set charges, never have to hold back loot again

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Collecting tier sets in World of Warcraft is becoming even easier. The catalyst can be farmed in Midnight.

In the past, tier set items were only available from the raids of World of Warcraft. Now they can be obtained from many different sources, including the catalyst. However, when using the catalyst, players often faced a difficult decision that could render items useless for weeks.

This changes with Midnight, as you can use the catalyst without hesitation, because they can be farmed.

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What was the problem? A source for tier set pieces is the so-called catalyst, in its latest form. In the catalyst, you can convert loot from all kinds of current content to obtain tier set items. However, the catalyst charges up only slowly – usually one every two weeks. This leads to a dilemma:

If you only had one item left to convert for the 4-piece set bonus, such as a helm, it often happened that you only had a rather weak item – perhaps at the “Adventurer” or “Champion” level. It was foreseeable that soon you might get an item of the Hero or Mythic level. This led to a dilemma:

  • Should you convert the “bad” item into a set piece to get the strong 4-piece set bonus?
  • Or should you wait for a better item and therefore temporarily forgo the strong set bonus?

A decision for which there was no clear answer and which often led to frustration.

Catalyst charges can drop in WoW Midnight

What exactly is changing? Once you have unlocked the 4-piece set bonus on a character in Midnight, that character will receive a special achievement. This achievement ensures that from that point on, charges for the catalyst become available from various sources. They can drop from the following activities:

  • Raid bosses
  • Mythic+
  • Rich depths
  • Rated PvP
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What does this change? The change means that you no longer have to hesitate for long to convert an item into a tier set piece. Even if it is foreseeable that you will receive better equipment shortly, you can relatively confidently carry out the conversion as long as you have unlocked the 4-piece set bonus at least once.

A nice side effect: With the additional charges, you can also convert other equipment pieces into set pieces that do not grant a set bonus (i.e., everything except helm, shoulders, chest, pants, and gloves), allowing you to gather the basis for the whole set much faster.
This should be another reason to look forward to the upcoming expansion Midnight.

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The young people of the tech elite from Silicon Valley have sworn off alcohol: their new “party” consists of working 92 hours

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The young elite in Silicon Valley drinks less alcohol. Instead, the focus is on work and even more work.

Thus reports the English-language magazine Business Insider that young tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley largely replace alcohol and parties with extreme discipline and focus on work and health.

For many young entrepreneurs, it’s more exciting to work on the next idea or in the startup rather than to celebrate. People like Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, or Elon Musk are often seen as role models, who themselves often refrain from alcohol.

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Young people are increasingly abstaining from alcohol

Young people and founders see alcohol as an obstacle to their performance and strive for a healthier, success-oriented daily life, where the focus is on work and physical as well as mental health:

  • Many of the founders surveyed by Business Insider reported that they drink only very rarely or even live completely sober to enable long working hours and sustained concentration.
  • Topics like better sleep quality, fewer hangovers, more energy, and role models from the biohacking scene motivate the abstinence. Health is the priority.
  • Alcohol abstention is often seen as a sign of discipline and dedication to the startup daily routine.
  • Working 3-4 days in a row is no longer uncommon for many young startups.

Not all founders completely refrain from alcohol, but regular or excessive consumption has become rather unusual in these tech circles.

And the trend of abstaining from alcohol has been observed among young people for some time. As reported by the English-language Time magazine, for many from Gen Z, it’s not about a moral rejection of alcohol, but rather about self-protection, clarity, and control. For many, alcohol today has nothing to do with maturity or freedom, but rather with loss of control, insecurity, and health risks.

And the lower consumption is also reflected in the numbers, at least when looking at Germany: From 126 liters of beer in 2000 to 88 liters in 2025. This is reported, among others, by the magazine Deutschlandfunknova.de.

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Generation Z is reaching for beer less frequently, and German breweries are feeling the impact. They must come up with new ideas to compensate for the reduced sales figures. And those who cannot transition to alternatives must close due to high costs: In Germany, breweries are panicking because Gen Z simply does not drink enough alcohol anymore

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A new Digimon game starts on Steam, having more players there than almost all JRPGs

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Digimon Story: Time Stranger has become quite a success. In the first days on Steam, the player numbers are impressive.

Collecting and training monsters is fun. Pokemon knows this, and so does Pal World. But now, a new game has been released on Steam that has instantly struck a chord with the community. Because Digimon Story: Time Stranger seems to be exactly the game that Digimon fans have been waiting for many, many years.

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What kind of game is this? Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a single-player RPG set in Tokyo. As an agent of a secret organization, you pursue a strange creature before an explosion devastates the entire city. When you awaken again, you find yourself 8 years in the past, with a clear goal: to find out what events lead to this catastrophe and how to prevent them.

It quickly becomes clear that this has something to do with Digimon, and you rapidly switch between the digital world and reality to advance the story, build connections to the Digimon, and level them up to overcome all dangers.

Digimon Outshines Final Fantasy

How great is the success? If you look solely at the player numbers, you could answer that with “pretty big.” Because just 2 days after the launch, the game reached its peak of over 81,000 simultaneous players (steamdb.info).

Thus, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is ahead of many JRPG greats in terms of simultaneous players (on Steam), including all single-player installments of the Final Fantasy and Persona series.

How good is the game really? Even though it is a bit too early for final ratings, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is scoring quite well. At the moment, it has an 84% positive rating. Reviews praise how well the monster-collecting game feels compared to its competition from Gamefreak (Pokemon). Here are some excerpts from the reviews on Steam:

  • “How the hell did a team with a fraction of the budget manage to outdo you so much, Gamefreak? This is the monster-taming game frustrated Pokemon fans have been waiting for. The perfect mix of the more casual tone of Pokemon and the more mature tone of Shin Megami Tensei.” – Flareono
  • “I was a huge Digimon fan even as a little kid. I played all the games. Every world. Every story.
    This is by far the best story-driven Digimon game to date.”     – Digi Destined Aurlyion
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However, there is criticism regarding the many DLCs that can be purchased additionally to unlock further bonuses, such as new costumes or alternative music tracks – including the anime openings of the Digimon series. While the base game costs €70, those who want to buy all the DLCs need to pay around €150. However, most of these DLCs are merely cosmetic, optional adjustments, although there is also a season pass for story DLCs and additional tamable Digimon.
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In Warhammer there are 3 types of dwarfs and two of them do forbidden things

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

As a fantasy world, Warhammer must of course also harbor dwarves. Unlike many other settings, there are even dwarves in Warhammer in the futuristic 41st millennium – and even evil brothers of the stubborn, but mostly rather “good” master blacksmiths. MeinMMO presents three types of dwarves from Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.

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Dwarfs are among the oldest and most popular fantasy races of all time. Originally, they come from Norse mythology and since Tolkien and his Lord of the Rings, they have been a favorite of many fantasy fans.

There is even a dedicated category for dwarf games on Steam. The often depicted small and stocky people fascinates many. Craftsmen, warriors, traditionalists – dwarves are often portrayed this way, and above all: stubborn. This is also true in Warhammer.

The world of Warhammer knows many types of dwarves, spread across the three different settings of Warhammer and they all have special traits that make them unique, even if many of them resort to forbidden knowledge…

For the nerds among you: Yes, there are significantly more subtypes of dwarves in Warhammer and certainly one can debate the categorization. I have chosen the three types of dwarves based on their differences, which I believe are most pronounced in this list.

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Dawi, the stubborn beard-grumblers of the fantasy world

Dawi are the standard fantasy dwarves from the original Warhammer Fantasy and today known as The Old World. What you might stereotypically believe about the people is quite accurate regarding the Warhammer dwarves.

They live in huge cities underground, are excellent blacksmiths and engineers, specialists in siege engines and armor, and have exceptionally strong, though slow fighters.

Dwarves cannot cast spells, but they can use the power of magical runes. They have their own gods, their ancestors, who can even be deified during their lifetimes – and correspondingly a strong sense of tradition. Those who break with traditions or harm their own honor seek forgiveness in the “Slayer Oath,” in which they throw themselves recklessly into battle, without armor and regard for losses.

By the way: The reason you rarely see dwarf women in Warhammer is that they are extremely rare among the people. Only 10-20% of newborns are female. Dwarf women are correspondingly important in the culture and live even longer than their male counterparts.
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What makes the Warhammer dwarves particularly unique is their pronounced stubbornness. They constantly harbor grudges against everything and everyone. They even keep records of this:

  • Your ancestors fought a war against dwarves 2,000 years ago? Entry in the grudge book.
  • Entered dwarf land without invitation? Entry in the grudge book.
  • You don’t find your neighbor’s beard attractive? Believe it or not, but: Entry in the grudge book.

The majority of dwarves are the Karak Dawi, who continue to live in their ancient cities. Dwarfs living in the human Empire (not the Empire of Warhammer 40,000!) are called Imperial Dwarfs. The clans from the north, who sometimes trade and fight with the wild human tribes, are the Norsca Dwarfs.

After the end of the world in Warhammer Fantasy, there are still dwarves: in the realms of mortals, the world of Age of Sigmar, the surviving dwarves have renamed themselves to “Duardin”. The setting itself is becoming increasingly popular: Age of Sigmar was long considered the least popular Warhammer, now it excites fans: “High fantasy meets heavy metal”

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One of the most famous and controversial developers talks about his current game and explains why it will be his last

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Peter Molyneux is regarded as a visionary and at the same time highly controversial, as he promised a lot and delivered little. He has now talked about his current game, which is supposed to be his last.

Who is Peter Molyneux?

  • Peter Molyneux is considered the creator of god simulation games like Black & White. At the same time, he is behind the Fable series. He is seen as a visionary who has significantly advanced gaming. He took risks, focused on new ideas and concepts.
  • At the same time, Molyneux has always had the weakness of over-promising on his games: He promised much more than the products could ultimately deliver.
  • “Curiosity: What’s Inside the Box” and his project “Godus” were seen as low points in the Englishman’s career and undermined his credibility.

In a conversation with Edge, an English-language gaming magazine, Molyneux now discusses his current project “Masters of Albion”, which is supposed to take place in the world of Fable. In this conversation, he explains that it is supposed to be his last game. This is reported by the English-language magazine PCGamer.com.

Molyneux explains that his next game will also be his last

This is what Molyneux says:

Masters of Albion is a title of redemption for me. But it is also my last game. That’s just how it is. I am 66 years old. I work harder than ever in my life. And I just don’t have the energy to do this again.

I know people will say: ‘Come on, that can’t be your last game.’ Everything I’ve done … it just feels like this is the bet, you know? I’ve put all my chips on the table.

What kind of game is this? Masters of Albion was presented by Molyneux at gamescom 2024 and is said to have already been in development for 3 years at that time. Masters of Albion does have a store page on Steam, but there is still no release date.

Together with a team of 20 veterans, Molyneux is working on a village simulation: Your village can be designed according to your wishes and matched to the fantasy setting, and you must also protect your village from monsters.

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WoW: After 20 Years, the Most Famous “Slutmog” Gets an HD Upgrade

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft will soon get more sexy clothing. After 20 years, old sets are being dusted off and receiving a stylish HD upgrade.

In World of Warcraft, there are seemingly endless clothing items suitable for transmogrification. While most players try to give their character a unique or simply cool look, some WoW fans often gaze over to other Asian MMORPGs, where there are usually much more revealing and daring clothing items.

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One of the oldest “Slutmogs” will soon receive an HD upgrade

What are Slutmogs? Although the term may sound quite derogatory at first glance, it is fairly common in the World of Warcraft community and mainly refers to transmog items that allow for a rather revealing clothing style—not only concerning the female gender.

Which set is it about? One of the most well-known “Slutmog” sets is the “Black Mageweave” set. It was available in several color variations, all consisting of a form-fitting bodysuit and long stockings with exposed thighs.

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Those wanting to recreate the “Whitemane” look couldn’t avoid the red set.

Because, apart from the four color variations, there has essentially been no comparable items in that style since the launch of World of Warcraft, the various items from it are still often used as a basis for sets today. Even when trying to recreate the look of the character “Sally Whitemane,” a boss from the old Scarlet Monastery, the set is still applied.

HD variants of the Mageweave set in Midnight

What has been found? The datamining of the Alpha of Midnight has now begun, and more and more items are being extracted. New HD versions of the Mageweave items have also been discovered, which will be introduced into the game.

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Currently, these items are marked as “Cosmetic”. This would mean that they can be used not only by cloth wearers but also by all other armor types.

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How does one acquire the items? So far, this is not yet known. However, it seems probable that these items will end up in the Trading Post. This is a primary source for new transmog items, especially when they can be produced in several color variations. However, you might not want to get too excited just yet. Because a while ago, there was interesting transmog info during datamining, the chain bikinis – yet they have not appeared in the game to this day.

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A developer explains: Helldivers 2 is 150 GB on PC because thousands of players still use outdated hard drives

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Helldivers requires a lot of storage space on PC: A developer explains who is to “blame”: Players who still use hard drives for their games. Because hard drives present a huge performance bottleneck for the game.

Those who want to install Helldivers 2 on their PC via Steam will need quite a bit of storage space. Console players can rejoice, as the popular shooter is much smaller on the Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

Brendan Armstrong, deputy technical director at Arrowhead Game Studios, explained in a post on Reddit why the game is so large and takes a long time to update: Many PC players still rely on outdated hard drives.

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Outdated hard drives are a “significant performance bottleneck” for Helldivers 2

This is what the developer says: Armstrong stated in the post that some PC players still use hard drives (HDD) instead of solid-state drives (SSD). Essentially, Arrowhead duplicates a lot of information so that the game loads faster for those with hard drives. Otherwise, all other players on the team would have to wait for those with the slow hard drive, which wouldn’t be very helpful.

A hard drive stores data on a spinning platter, and a physical arm with a read head has to move across the platter to find and retrieve data. The time this arm takes to ‘seek’ or move to the right spot is a significant performance bottleneck.

To solve this problem, we consciously duplicate certain files (like a common tree texture or sound effect) and place copies of them physically close to the location where they are needed in the game. Our build system ensures, for instance, that a copy of a tree texture is stored on the same part of the hard drive as the level geometry data.

When the game loads the level, the read head can access all necessary information in a single, continuous pass without having to ‘seek’ elsewhere. This greatly speeds up loading times.

How many players are we talking about? The developer explains that the team cannot say for sure how many players still have a hard drive in their PC. A very rough estimate, according to Armstrong, is about 12%. If we take the peak number of players on February 24, 2024 according to SteamDB, where 458,709 players were reportedly online at the same time, that would mean between 45,000 and 50,000 players.

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Meanwhile, Helldivers 2 has launched on Xbox. And the players of Helldivers 2 have actually sworn to confront the new players from Xbox with the harsh reality and show them what the game is really like. But as the first reports show, the steel warriors actually have a warm heart: Many veterans of Helldivers 2 actually wanted to see the newcomers from Xbox left in the dirt, but the opposite has happened

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Jeff Bezos expects that soon millions of people will live in space, although they are not needed up there

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Jeff Bezos speaks during the Italian Tech Week about space. He believes that soon millions of people will live in space. However, they wouldn’t have to, because robots are much cheaper. And robotics has made tremendous progress in recent years.

Jeff Bezos had a conversation during the Italian Tech Week in Turin with John Elkann (CEO of Stellantis and Ferrari). In this conversation, which you can find online on YouTube, he explained that soon millions of people would live in space.

At the same time, he clarified that people would not be needed there at all, as robots could perform the tasks much more easily and cheaply. He says (from minute 48 of the video):

Well, I believe that in the coming decades millions of people will live in space.

This is interesting because they [the people] want that. Our robot technology is getting better and better. We don’t need people living in space. Everything we need to do when we have to carry out work on the lunar surface or elsewhere, we can do with robots, and that is much more cost-effective than sending people there.

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There are many plans for living in space, but the costs are very high

How likely is that? Technological development is currently progressing rapidly. Space stations or even smaller settlements in space are already imaginable or even in planning today. Numerous concepts exist for how artificial gravity and life support systems could be implemented; the construction of space colonies for hundreds or thousands of people is conceivable, even if that would require enormous investments. A NASA expert explained this to the German-language Focus.de.

On the other hand, the costs for establishing and operating colonies in space are considered extremely high, and funding and practical implementation are not yet secured. Numerous unresolved issues such as radiation exposure, supply security, and psychological stress impose tight limits on the colonization of space.

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Various billionaires, including Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, and Sam Altman, have been investing a lot of money in regenerative medicine for years. However, there is also criticism of the plans to develop life-extending drugs: Billionaires are developing life-extending pills – but a CEO warns that this will lead to a world full of “privileged zombies”

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CoD Black Ops 7: With a small Easter egg in the zombie mode, you can easily reach round 50

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In the current beta of CoD: Black Ops 7, fans can test the upcoming zombie mode and with a secret challenge, Activision wants to put fans to the test. It’s good that an Easter egg can help you out.

What is this secret challenge? There is a secret challenge in the current beta of Black Ops 7 and its zombie mode. The goal is to reach round 50 in a single run. Those who manage that will receive a secret calling card.

The challenge is not easy, as the longer you survive in zombies, the more aggressive the undead become – moreover, they become more resistant to damage and make your rounds automatically longer.

To help you complete the challenge more easily, there is a small Easter egg on the Vandorn farm that can make you more powerful with a bit of luck.

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Small Easter Egg on the Vandorn Farm

How does the Easter egg work? To activate the Easter egg, select survival mode and start a round on the farm. Once you have spawned, head south and walk towards the silo. Keep going until you reach the map’s boundary and find a wobbly trash can in front of you. Give the can a hit with your melee attack – it will now open.

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This is what the trash can looks like

Inside the trash can, there is now a black hole. You can throw two things into the hole:

  • Your weapons (we advise against that)
  • Your gadgets, like grenades, Semtex, and throwing axes

We recommend igniting a grenade and throwing it into the can. The hole will accept your sacrifices and reward you. In most cases, you will receive scrap of various rarity levels.

In some cases, however, you may receive a perk that provides you and your squad with a free soda. Best case scenario, the trash can will grant you a Ray Gun – one of the strongest wonder weapons in zombies.

The weapon, paired with the perk-a-cola Dr. Dudd (PhD Flopper), makes you nearly invincible and allows you to clear the field with radioactive explosive power without taking damage yourself. This way, you can easily reach level 50 or even higher.

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Are there any more maps to test? We cannot say for sure. According to Activision, the beta will receive more modes as it continues, but whether this announcement is only for multiplayer is not entirely clear. We will keep you updated and document all news regarding the beta of Black Ops 7 in our live ticker. Feel free to check it out: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Live Ticker for the Closed Beta

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Baldur’s Gate 3: The voice actress of Karlach explains why her character should not have a happy ending

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In Baldur’s Gate 3, one of the most popular companions is not allowed to have a happy ending. However, the voice actress behind Karlach thinks that’s fine – and she has a strong reason.

When Baldur’s Gate 3 was released, it only took a few days for the various companions and playable characters to be embraced by the community. Whether it was the peculiar wizard Gale, “God’s favorite princess” Shadowheart, or the fiery Karlach – they were all loved. However, while most characters can have a happy ending, that is not the case for Karlach. The voice actress Samantha Béart explains why there isn’t one.

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What does the community want? Unlike most other characters, Karlach doesn’t have a happy ending. In Avernus, one of the hells, her heart was removed from her body and replaced with a hell machine. This allows Karlach to perform at extreme levels, but it reduces her lifespan: Her entire journey revolves around changing this state or accepting that her life is now only of short duration.

Many in the community therefore demand: Karlach deserves a happy ending and it should be added to the game afterward. But the voice behind Karlach explains why that wouldn’t be appropriate.

Karlach does not get a magical happy ending, as that would be a cheap way out

What does the voice actress say? In a video from the YouTube channel “Fall Damage,” Samantha Béart confronts comments from the community. She reacts to them and also shares anecdotes about how she perceived the whole thing. The most serious and important reaction is to the comment from Duskwind, who says: “Karlach is one of the few characters that made me cry.”

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In response, Béart explains:

Mission accomplished. So I hope you cried at the intended moments and not out of frustration or because you didn’t like the character. But I believe Sarah Baylus [, the author behind Karlach], did a great job of not only tearing out Karlach’s heart but yours as well. We all cry together. That’s very healing.

There are people who come to me at autograph signings and tell me stories about how they see themselves in Karlach and how she helped them heal. We had people with very serious illnesses who told us that Karlach helped them accept the prognosis. Therefore, I honestly believe that if we had simply had a “magical ending,” it would have diminished that experience for those people.

Then Béart laughs a little and explains: “[Now I am] canceled. People hate it when I say that.”

Béart’s statements make it clear what the developers and story writers wanted to convey with Karlach’s story. Sometimes there is no other way but to try to continue with a potentially fatal condition and make the best of the time that is left. A magical happy ending where Karlach is miraculously cured would probably ruin that experience – because in real life, there are no miraculous healings.

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The uncertain yet inevitable fate feels much more real and alive for Karlach than for many other characters in fantasy stories that one is familiar with. But that is also the reason why the characters of Baldur’s Gate 3 are so immensely popular.
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China has had enough of the bad reputation of its cars, now wants to ban the export of vehicles of inferior quality or without spare parts

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China will introduce a new regulation for electric vehicles starting in 2026: The aim is to prevent the export of poor quality. Major brands like BYD, BAIC, or NIO are expected to benefit from the new export licensing requirement.

What does China want to prohibit? China plans to implement an export licensing requirement for electric vehicles manufactured domestically starting January 1, 2026. This was reported by APnews.com. The export permits required from January 1, 2026, are intended to “promote the healthy development of trade in new energy vehicles,” the ministry stated in a statement.

This new measure aims to prevent Chinese manufacturers from exporting substandard electric cars or those without available spare parts abroad. The goal is to improve the poor global reputation of Chinese cars, especially regarding after-sales service, which has been seen as a weakness.

Only approved manufacturers or their authorized partners will be allowed to export electric vehicles to ensure official customer support during the two-year warranty period and to guarantee the availability of spare parts.

The background of this regulation is that while many Chinese electric vehicles are technically competitive, they often suffer from inadequate customer service and a lack of spare parts supply. This has been reported by publications such as Automobile Magazine.

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Major brands like BYD, BAIC, or NIO are expected to benefit from the new regulation

What about companies like BYD? Large companies like BYD are likely to benefit in the long term from the new export licenses. BYD already emphasizes strong quality assurance, a solid dealer network, and a global spare parts supply. Especially with the new BYD factory in Hungary, the manufacturer has good chances to become a real threat to domestic German car manufacturers.

The new regulations, which are to take effect in 2026, are expected to provide major brands with a competitive advantage over smaller or less professionally established brands, which may be excluded from the international market due to the new requirements.

In recent months, the Chinese government has attempted to address concerns regarding an oversupply and a crippling price war among its electric vehicle manufacturers.

The United States and the European Union have responded by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles produced in China, arguing that government subsidies have given them an unfair advantage.

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China is now fully focused on exporting vehicles to Europe and the USA. The domestic market produces so many cars that even new cars are being sold as used. Nevertheless, it does not change the fact that there is a significant overcapacity in China that must be sold somewhere: China produces so many cars that new cars must now even be sold as used

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User plays 8,000 hours of hardcore strategy game on Steam, explains that the first 1,000 hours are just the tutorial

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A user plays Hearts of Iron 4 for 8,000 hours. His warning to interested players: The first 1,000 hours are needed to understand the entire game. Not without reason are Paradox strategy games considered complex and extensive.

What game are we talking about? Hearts of Iron 4 is a strategy game from Paradox and is considered extremely complex and extensive. Players take control of a state between 1936 and 1948 and must lead the country through World War II. Many alternative scenarios are also possible.

For many players, such alternative scenarios are particularly exciting, and they spend hundreds or thousands of hours with Hearts of Iron. One player now explains in his review on Steam that he has now played 8,000 hours, but he also has a warning: The first 1,000 hours were only to understand the basics.

This is what the player writes: The user MLG_Aleks wrote his review on Steam after 7,911 hours, and he has since crossed the 8,000-hour mark. He himself states that he loves the game and will not stop until he reaches 10,000 hours. At least he would think about it then. More important, however, is his “warning” that he expresses:

If you want to play [Hearts of Iron 4], keep in mind that it takes 100 hours to understand the basics and 1,000 hours to understand the rest.

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Paradox games are considered extensive and complex because they offer many different ways to win the game and build on dozens of game mechanics. In addition to Hearts of Iron, other games such as Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, or Stellaris also provide plenty of content to keep players engaged.

However, particularly the large influx of DLCs can deter beginners. Criticism that one must also read from long-time fans: If you really want to “enjoy” games like Crusader Kings or Stellaris, you first have to buy dozens of DLCs for hundreds of euros.

As the German user Konterangriff explains in his Steam review of Crusader Kings 3, the game would not feel complete without DLCs: “Without DLCs, CK3 feels unbalanced and incomplete. If you really want to dive deep, you can’t avoid the major expansions.”

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You want to play a strategy game but don’t want to invest hundreds of hours just to learn the game? MeinMMO presents you with a dozen strategy games, including genres like real-time strategy, turn-based strategy, and 4X. Which ones are particularly worth it, you can read directly on MeinMMO: The 15 best strategy games you can play on PC in 2025

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WoW is changing forever: Addon author of “WeakAuras” quits

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The first addon authors for World of Warcraft are giving up. The restrictions are so great that there is no future anymore.

It was a change that had been anticipated for months. World of Warcraft has declared war on many interface addons that have a large influence on the game and often remove decision-making in battles or are considered “mandatory” to be able to participate in fights at all. With Midnight, many of these functions will no longer be available. Now, the creators of one of the most popular addons called “WeakAuras” have said: That’s it. There will be no addon version for the next WoW expansion Midnight.

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What is WeakAuras? Explaining what WeakAuras could do as an addon would probably fill several pages. The addon was extremely powerful because it was essentially a toolkit to add all kinds of functions in the game. For example, WeakAura could communicate with each other and read which players had which debuffs – and then autonomously assign where each affected character needed to go.

What was said? The team behind WeakAuras announced (on wowhead):

Blizzard recently released the technical details regarding the planned changes and API restrictions and gave us access to the alpha to try them out […]. This allowed us to test the impact of these changes on WeakAuras. Unfortunately, the changes are much more comprehensive than expected.

It is important to emphasize that these changes are not final yet and will evolve during the alpha. However, considering Blizzard’s philosophy, it seems extremely unlikely that these core changes will be significantly reverted.

As it stands, we do not expect to release a WeakAuras version for Midnight.

The Classic version of WeakAuras will continue to be supported. So far, such restrictions are not planned, allowing addons to continue functioning with the same features as before.

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Will Blizzard eliminate all addons? No, that is not the case. All addons that primarily allow visual customization, i.e., alter parts of the interface or add new elements, such as role-playing addons, will continue to work and be supported.

However, it is obvious that a new era is beginning for World of Warcraft. But don’t worry, not all aids for boss fights will disappear in the future. Many functions of other addons will gradually be imported into WoW – because WoW is getting its own kind of boss mods.

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9-year-old game suddenly delights thousands of players on Steam, propelling you straight into the Stone Age

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Suddenly, thousands of players are diving into a 9-year-old action game on Steam, which lures with a special setting – the Stone Age.

Which game is being referred to? Currently, there is probably only one action game that matches this description, and that is Far Cry Primal. This installment of Ubisoft’s popular Far Cry series was released in March 2016. The game is already about 9 years old.

Until now, it seemed like Ubisoft had forgotten its trip to the Stone Age. In previous sales for the franchise, many older titles were heavily discounted, but Primal rarely made an appearance. When it did, the discount was usually hardly worth mentioning. 

In the current autumn sale on Steam, things are looking different: Far Cry Primal is now available with a hefty 90% discount, for only €2.99. For this price, you get an innovative action game.

Here you can see a trailer for Far Cry Primal:

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Pure immersion in Stone Age Europe

What is the game about? You are Takkar, a man from the Wenja tribe. This is a fictional tribe of nomads living in Central Europe during the Stone Age. Already in the first few minutes of gameplay, Far Cry Primal fully exploits its setting:

  • You will be addressed directly in a foreign language from the first person. Ubisoft, together with two linguists, developed a kind of “Proto-Proto-Indo-European” – a language that people could have spoken in this region of the world back then.
  • Your first task is to hunt a mammoth with a group of hunters. You sneak carefully among the giants to select one for the hunt. You can take down the beast with spears that you throw or (at your own risk) use in close combat.
In Far Cry Primal, you often feel quite small as a human, especially next to the giant mammoths.

After your mammoth hunt comes to an unexpected end, you find yourself in the land of Oros. In this wild valley live not only Wenja but also other tribes like the Udam, who resemble Neanderthals in stature, and the sun-worshiping Izila.

Your goal is to give the Wenja a home in Oros. To do this, you search the wilderness for Wenja in need and expand your village with resources you gather in the world. Throughout the story, you protect your tribe from the dangers posed by the Udam and the Izila. Along the way, you meet characters, some more outrageous than others – just as is typical for the Far Cry series.

In the first few hours of gameplay, you will also prove yourself as a beastmaster. Here, the companion feature, which future Far Cry games have adopted, shone:

  • At the beginning, you tame “smaller” animals such as wolves or wild dogs, but later also powerful saber-toothed tigers and cave bears.
  • If you find an animal that you want to add to your collection, you just need to have unlocked the right ability and have bait ready.

The animal companions help significantly in combat. Larger animals like saber-toothed tigers and bears can even be ridden.

“Who is a good, man-eating kitty? You are a good, man-eating kitty, yes, you are!”

Primal enjoys thousands of players

Far Cry Primal gains thousands of new players overnight: Thanks to the generous sale, the game has experienced a massive increase in players over the past few days. 

  • While the game recorded around 450 concurrent players in recent months (not bad for a 9-year-old single-player story game), on October 2nd, it had already surpassed 6,000 (according to steamdb.info).

The sale seems to have also convinced some who were previously hesitant. 

  • “Just bought it and already eaten by a bear twice. Primal seems fun,” writes Reddit user SkiddyEvo (Reddit)
  • “I was really unsure about Primal because the setting was so different from all the other Far Cry games. In the end, I loved it and even got the Platinum for it,” writes MattyLatty210 (Reddit)

If you want to give the game a chance, you still have the best opportunity to do so until October 6, 2025. The offer lasts until then.

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The autumn sale on Steam will last for a few more days. You still have the opportunity to snag some really good deals. Prefer Sci-Fi or fantasy over Stone Age? Then this list may be to your taste: 6 games in the Warhammer universe, where you can currently save a lot

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You are getting ten Warhammer games in a bundle for under 13 euros and only one of them is bad

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On Steam and other platforms, there is a decent amount of games in the Warhammer universe. Ten of them are currently available for under 13 euros to celebrate WAAAGHtober.

Where can the games be purchased? Currently, there is a offer on Humble Bundle to celebrate WAAAGHtober. On this occasion, there are ten games and two expansions for only 12.17 €. Included are some of the following:

  • Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr: In this ARPG, you will be thrown into a dark and secret war among the stars as an Inquisitor. After the campaign, the story continues in a large and open sandbox.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Prophecy: The standalone expansion to the previously mentioned Martyr offers you a new campaign as well as new enemies, such as the familiar Tyranids. Also, the new class called “Tech-Adept Inquisitor” was introduced with Prophecy.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef: As an Ork armed with a lot of weapons and violence, you fight your way through the city of Luteus Prime in a 2D platformer.
  • Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide: During the so-called End Times, you fight alongside your friends against the apocalypse of the fantasy world of Warhammer and defend the city of Ubersreik against rat monsters. The sequel is also included:
  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2: With up to 4 friends, you choose your hero in the fantasy world of Warhammer. You fight against hordes of enemies and can upgrade your character with equipment and skills.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron – Flyboyz Edition: As the Ork, Flyboy, you get into your fighter jet and must complete various missions in fast-paced aerial battles.

Furthermore, there are other great Warhammer games included in the bundle that we would like to introduce to you in more detail.

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Three really good games are also part of the bundle – and one mediocre one

Which are the three really good games? With the Anniversary Edition of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, you get all DLCs and extras of the popular third-person shooter. As Ultramarine Titus, you fight once again against hordes of Orks and Chaos.

Players praise the great mix of shooting action and a fun melee experience, as well as the interesting protagonist Titus. On Steam, the game has over 30,000 reviews, of which 91% are positive.

Space Marine is among the best Warhammer games on Steam overall.

The next game is Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector: It is an action-packed turn-based strategy game and sends you with a selected force to the planet Baal Secundus. There you must fight against the plague of Tyranids while the honor of the Blood Angels rests on your shoulders.

Players are thrilled with the great campaign and creative options to engage in battles. The Humble Bundle also includes the two expansions “Blood Angels Elite” and “Tyranid Elite.” On Steam, Battlesector has an 87% positive rating based on nearly 6,000 votes.

The last of the good Warhammer games is Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus: You take control of the most technologically advanced troop of the Imperium, the Adeptus Mechanicus. As the leader of an expedition to a newly discovered Necron planet, you must prove yourself in turn-based tactical battles.

With more than 13,000 reviews, of which 91% are positive, it is rated as “Very Positive” on Steam, and players highlight the great atmosphere, music, and the customization of the Tech-Priests. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to take a look at the second part of Mechanicus because he was really lucky.

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Which game is bad? Warhammer: Chaosbane is the one exception of the bundle. With only 57% positive reviews, it couldn’t convince many players on Steam. Particularly, the reuse of enemies or map sections is criticized.

Alone or with up to four friends, you slash your way through the demon hordes of Chaos in the fantasy world of Warhammer. You can choose one of several heroes like the Imperial Warrior, the High Elf Mage, or a Wood Elf Scout.

Currently, the Autumn Sale is running on Steam and has many games on sale. Warhammer fans will definitely find something there. MeinMMO has introduced you to 6 Warhammer games where you can save a lot: 6 games in the Warhammer universe where you can currently save a lot

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A frustrating mechanic from Diablo 4 is even worse with Season 10, will be fixed in the upcoming update

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

In the hellish hordes of Diablo 4, a feature is currently causing significant frustration. The developers have heard the criticism and are addressing it with the upcoming update. We summarize the most important points from the patch notes for version 2.4.1.

What disturbs the players? Season 10 is currently well received by many fans – especially due to the new Chaos Uniques and the fresh endgame changes. However, one feature is causing complaints on Reddit almost daily: the Soul Towers in the hellish hordes.

The problem: Only kills that occur directly within the radius of the towers count. The fact that far too few monsters spawn in the circles and that other players, skills, or minions can pull enemies out of the zone disrupts the dynamics of this popular activity. For many players, this is extremely frustrating. Blizzard is now reacting and changing the mechanics.

In addition to adjustments to the Soul Towers, the update will bring buffs for various class skills as well as some bug fixes. The update goes live on Tuesday, October 7, 2025,. You can find the full Japanese patch notes on page 2 of the article.

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Blizzard revises the Soul Towers

What will change about the Soul Towers? Specifically, the range of the towers will be increased and players will be attacked more frequently by monsters within the circle. This is intended to enhance the action-packed feel of the hellish hordes, without removing the risk factor of the towers (via Blizzard).

Additionally, the skill “The Sneaky Hellbloods” will be revised so that there will be more raids by the Hellbloods in the waves.

The more monsters you kill during the waves and the faster you are, the more ether you collect. You can invest the ether at the end of your run in various loot chests.

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What is currently especially well received are the new Chaos Uniques. Many players are excited about the new build options and the fresh dynamics that the items could bring to the game. Where to farm the Chaos Uniques best is summarized here: Expert reveals tips on how to get Chaos Uniques in Diablo 4 the fastest

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