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Monster Hunter Wilds: Blossomdance – Everything about time, rewards and quests

2 Years After Release, Helldivers 2 Presents Its First Roadmap, Showing That They Listen to the Players

The opponent you will face is well-known among players of Final Fantasy XIV. MyMMO editor Sophia Weißt explains in her article what makes him so special and why you should be prepared for something: After 9 years in Final Fantasy XIV, I can tell you: If you come to MMORPG through Monster Hunter: Wilds, be prepared for something.

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“We hear you, we want things to get better” – Developers of Helldivers 2 respond to criticism from fans

Cedric Holmeier 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Helldivers 2 have responded to the loud criticism from the fans. They clarify what the plan is and what they want to change now.

Why was there criticism? Recently, there were many updates for Helldivers 2 at once. Initially, players on Xbox could support the soldiers from over-Earth, then two new war bonds came with new weapons and equipment, and the new expansion “Into the Unjust” significantly changed the shooter. Even the queues returned to the game.

All the updates that came in a short time brought their own problems. Bugs, performance issues, and balancing spoiled the experience for players. Although the developers continually tried to counter the frustration of players with updates and hotfixes, their frustration could not be appeased.

Now the developers have released a message to the players titled “State of the Game” to explain themselves.

Here you can see the trailer for the new expansion “Into the Unjust”:

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Some problems can’t be fixed with duct tape

What do the developers explain? In their statement, which was simultaneously published on multiple platforms such as Discord and Reddit, the developers apologize for the poor communication.

Furthermore, they acknowledge the negative feedback from players and clarify that they read it and that it does not fall on deaf ears. The blame for the problems, the developers explain, clearly lies with them, and the latest updates did not turn out as hoped.

To make the game better in the future, the developers announce three things they want to work on.

How will it get better? First, a major patch is coming in October that aims to fix many of the problems that have recently arisen or have existed for a long time in the game. This will include fixing audio bugs, balance changes, the issue with landing on caves, and crashes.

Secondly, the developers address the technical issues: Here they want to create an entirely new development plan, which will help them to solve the difficult problems. However, this will not be completed in 60 days.

Third, the developers announce their intention to improve communication. There should be a post under the motto “State of the Game” repeatedly, and the developers also plan to release a roadmap that will indicate which issues will be fixed when.

They conclude their first post in the new format on Reddit with a message to the players: “We hear you, we want things to get better, we take this very seriously, we will continue to work on it and keep you updated.”

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Helldivers 2 thrives on its strong community, which continues to support the game even after more than a year. Missteps such as severe bugs and underdeveloped updates have occurred repeatedly. The fact that the developers are now listening to the fans is a good sign for them. Just as one bug was fixed, it should not happen again in the future: Developers of Helldivers 2 fix a bug that tyrannized one player per round – now it affects all players

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Son-Gohan’s first fight in Dragon Ball is a nod to the brutal origins of the anime

Jasmin Beverungen 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

It’s ironic that Son-Gohan’s first fight shows how brutal Dragon Ball was even back then. The anime was never intended for children.

What kind of scene is this? Son-Gohan has his first real fight against a dinosaur in Dragon Ball Z, where he receives no further help and emerges victorious. He is chased by a dinosaur but then turns the tables.

The young half-Saiyan pushes off from a rock, draws his sword, and cuts off the dinosaur’s tail. Afterwards, he creates a campfire with a Ki attack and cooks the meat on it. You can watch the chase on DBZSM’s YouTube channel.

What’s so special about this: His mother Chi-Chi was introduced in Dragon Ball with a similar scene. In the direct comparison, it becomes clear how brutal the origins of Dragon Ball were.

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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods – German Trailer for the Anime Film

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Dragon Ball is not a children’s series

What was different back then? In a video by YouTube user The 90’s, it shows how Chi-Chi first appeared in the anime. She was also chased by a dinosaur but brutally slaughtered it.

With her razor-sharp boomerang on her helmet, she decapitated the dino. The torso, from which a fountain of blood flowed, was then vaporized by an energy beam. The scene appears much more violent than that of her son. However, it establishes a nice connection to Son-Gohan’s first fight.

Was Dragon Ball always so brutal? Although Dragon Ball Z appears significantly more brutal with scenes like Krillin’s death and Nappa’s massacre than Dragon Ball, the beginnings of the anime were also not intended for children. This is evident in several scenes:

Tao Baibai kills General Blue by drilling a hole in the opponent’s head with his tongue
In the fight between Demon King Piccolo and Son-Goku, there were several pierced bodies
In the fight between Son-Goku and Piccolo Jr., both combatants break bones, pierce each other and crush entire body parts

Is Dragon Ball suitable for children? Although the series contained such violent scenes, many users on Reddit believe that the series is still okay for children. They think this because the violence seems too cartoonish and does not come across as serious for children.

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In contrast, the FSK believes that the anime should only be released for ages 12 and older, as seen on the DVD box. There are other series that look like they were made for children, but are actually extremely brutal. One example is this series: A brutal highlight among the animes looks like it’s meant for toddlers

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A 17-Year-Old Invented a Revolutionary New PC Monitor for Gaming and Office: What Do Initial Testers Say?

Benedikt Schlotmann 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Blue light from monitors is considered a problem for our eyes. For this reason, a 17-year-old invented a monitor in 2023 that should protect the eyes. Since mid-2025, model 2.0 has been available on the market. But how good is this revolutionary monitor really?

What kind of monitor is this? The Eazeye monitor was introduced in 2023 as a particularly eye-friendly monitor by 17-year-old developer Louis Huang and relied on reflective LCD technology instead of conventional backlighting. The idea behind it was primarily to reduce harmful blue light.

To achieve this, the teenager installed a reflective panel behind the display that captures light around the screen. This way, the color and brightness of the display could automatically adjust to the surroundings, such as your room.

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Good monitor for office and outdoors, only partially suitable for gaming

How well does the monitor perform? Most reviews on YouTube highlight the significantly lower eye strain compared to classic LCDs, especially during prolonged use. Thus, the monitor achieves its goal of being gentler on the human eye overall.

Additionally, testers explain that the reflective design allows for a paper-like viewing experience, especially in daylight or direct sunlight. Outside, the monitor is clearly superior to all classic LCDs; indoors, the advantages are less pronounced, unless the lighting is optimal.

It is also important that the monitor works very well in everyday use and with office tasks. However, for professional work with colors or gaming, the monitor can quickly fall short.

Are there also disadvantages? Yes, it is criticized among other things for its limited usability in poor lighting and the sometimes visible gradient in the image (“clouding” in uneven lighting): color gradients in the display can appear unsightly and no longer create a smooth image. This is particularly annoying when colors need to be accurately represented. This is explained by a user in an extensive report on Reddit.com.

The MSRP of 999 USD is also considered too high: some reviewers believe that the model would be more attractive as a “budget option” under 750 USD. In euros, the model currently costs 867.95 EUR. For the 1st model, 520.95 euros are due.

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Anyone looking to buy a new monitor must keep several things in mind before ultimately spending a lot of money on the wrong model. The most important features and what to pay attention to when buying a monitor can be found directly with us on MeinMMO: The 8 most important features to consider when buying a gaming monitor

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5 tips I wish I had known before playing Hades II

Cortyn 25. September 2025 Reading time 5 minutes

To get started in Hades II, we have 5 tips for you that will make it easier to dive right in. We wish we had known this earlier!

Hades II celebrates its release after a long time in Early Access. We have already spent many dozens of hours in Hades II and experienced a large part of the game – therefore, we are also sure that Hades II is one of the major games of 2025. However, Hades II does not explain everything and leaves many details out that you can only find out through experimentation.

That’s why we have here 5 tips for you that we wish we had known before playing Hades II, as they make the experience much more enjoyable.

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1. Enemies are stunned as long as you attack them, except …

In Hades II, there is basically a constant “panic” state, as your health points are limited and the enemies are numerous. Every hit can cause (sometimes irreversible) damage and ensure that the run ends prematurely.

Being calm is much better than panicking – especially when you know one thing: The vast majority of enemies are stunned as long as you attack them. This means: If you overwhelm a single enemy or a small group with attacks, they cannot retaliate during this time. Because each hit from Melinoë resets the enemy’s attack animation and stuns them for a brief moment.

But caution, there are some exceptions: The respective bosses of a level (such as Hecate or Scylla) continue to attack while you are hitting them.

The same applies to all enemies that have armor, which means a yellow health bar that protects their normal health points. As long as enemies have armor, they can attack you unhindered and even cross your ban circles without being significantly delayed.

2. Synergy is better than epic rewards

When you receive gifts from the gods, especially epic gifts stand out clearly. Through countless games, we are trained: “Epic” or “Purple” means “extremely good” and is always to be preferred.

This is not necessarily the case in Hades II. It is true that an epic gift, in isolation, fundamentally has a higher value than a normal or rare one – but the gifts do not exist in a vacuum.

When choosing a gift, you should always pay attention to which gifts and effects you already have active in this run.

A small example: You get a gift from Zeus and have the choice whether to add a powerful, epic lightning strike for 160 damage to your ban circle or a normal gift that adds a mini-chain lightning for 10 damage to all your attacks.

If you have previously increased your attack speed or are using a weapon that makes many small hits in a short time, then the chain lightning can be much more powerful than the epic alternative.

Synergy is more important than rarity, even if epic purple is tempting.

3. Focus on resources is important

Especially at the beginning, the great appeal of Hades II (and all roguelike games) is that you want to progress as far as possible. But that should not be the focus at the beginning. At first, it is much more efficient to concentrate on gathering resources.

Bones, ash, psyche, and nectar are particularly important at the beginning to provide you with permanent upgrades. By using ash and psyche, you can expand your Arcana collection, which are permanent buffs that are active in every run.

Nectar, in turn, is needed to give gifts to other characters. You should do this at least once for every character, as in exchange they will give you a lucky charm that also improves your abilities or grants special bonuses.

Hades II Broker Soul — A visit to the merchant is always worth it. But especially at the beginning.

Bones serve as “all-rounders” because you can exchange them for other resources at a merchant you unlock early on – including psyche and ash.

So if you have the choice between a new blessing or some resources at the beginning, prefer the resources, as it pays off in the long run.

4. Daedalus Hammer is more important than (almost) anything else

Even though resources are important, there is one upgrade that you should choose almost every single time: the Daedalus Hammer. This golden hammer offers you the choice between 3 options that can drastically modify your weapon.

In most cases, the effects of a Daedalus Hammer are so strong that it can outweigh 2 or 3 gifts from other gods. Some upgrades can increase your attacks by up to 300% or increase the attack speed so drastically that you deal more than double the damage in the same time.

Whenever you see a Daedalus Hammer as a potential reward: Take it. You won’t regret it.

Of course, an exception would be if you are completely satisfied with your build and do not want any modification to your weapon attacks. Generally, however, the Daedalus Hammer is an upgrade that offers you many “gain faster” improvements.

Another exception could be when you have to choose between the Daedalus Hammer and Charon’s shop. Since Charon always offers you 3 items (with some blessings even more), a visit to Charon can be more valuable here than the hammer.

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5. The Book of Shadows is “smart”

A final tip that has nothing to do with combat or resources but will still save you time. The Book of Shadows is your collection of important information. Whether it’s about the gods of Olympus, the servants of the Underworld, enemies, or resources – in the Book of Shadows, you see everything that matters.

However, it can sometimes be annoying to find what you’re actually looking for in the Book of Shadows. If you want to see how popular you are with the High Witch Hecate, you have to click through several pages to find the entry.

But the Book of Shadows is “intelligent”. When you open it (on PC: C key) while standing in front of a character or object, it automatically opens the correct page related to that character or object. This way, you can quickly see whether it would be worth giving a character another nectar or other gift.

Do you have any other tips and tricks that one should know before starting Hades II? What mistakes did you make at the beginning that you would avoid on a second playthrough? Are you focusing on resources at the beginning or do you want to progress as far as possible?
If you are not yet sure whether Hades II is for you – take a look at what we think of the game.

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“Look, Mom, this is me” – actor proudly shows on TikTok that he is now an action hero in a PS5 game

Johanna 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The Returnal developers showcased gameplay from their new game Saros at the State of Play yesterday. One person is particularly excited: the actor of the main character.

What game is it? It is the game Saros. Sony provided a gameplay glimpse yesterday, on September 24, 2025, during their State of Play. The game was developed by Housemarque, who are also responsible for the game Returnal, and it will be released on March 20, 2026.

The PS5 exclusive game follows the main character Arjun Devraj, who is a Soltari Enforcer and is on a quest to find a loved one.

Similar to Returnal, death in this game does not mean the end, but a new, individual chance. The world changes after each demise, but at the same time, Arjun Devraj’s equipment can be upgraded.

You can watch the gameplay trailer for Saros here:

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Saros zeigt in seinem Gameplay-Trailer seine Action in Sci-Fi-Optik

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“This is so surreal”

Who is the actor? In a short TikTok, the actor Rahul Kohli shares his excitement about his role in the game. He portrays the main character Arjun Devraj with body and voice.

His positive excitement is palpable in the video. The British actor points to the television behind him, on which he has the PS5 store page for Saros open. He says, “Look! This is so surreal! This is wild. Look, Mom, that’s me!”

You can watch the TikTok here:

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October will be the major highlight in an otherwise very weak MMORPG year 2025

Karsten Scholz 25. September 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

While the new releases for the MMORPG genre are disappointing, some of the established online role-playing games are preparing for the hottest month of the year 2025.

What can we expect in October? Let’s quickly go through the key dates for the upcoming MMORPG month:

October 7/8: For WoW starts Legion Remix
October 9: Blue Protocol: Star Resonance celebrates its final release on PC and Mobile
October 13: In Elder Scrolls Online the first server-wide event around the “writhing wall” starts
October 13: The new season Nighthaven starts in New World
October 28: With Visions of Eternity the new expansion for Guild Wars 2 starts

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All Important Information about the MMORPG Highlights in October

What do I need to know about WoW Legion Remix? The next remix version of World of Warcraft deals with one of the best expansions of all time: Legion from 2016. Included: Great new features like the Order Halls with their class quests and the stylish artifact weapons.

As was the case with Mists of Pandaria Remix, you can expect a version with significantly increased character progression, a partly adjusted player experience, and numerous rewards for your collections as well as the soon starting housing feature.

Why should I look forward to the new event from ESO? Large server-wide events can become some of the biggest highlights in the history of an MMORPG. Just think of the opening of Ahn’Qiraj from Vanilla WoW. The upcoming world event in Tamriel is expected to leave a similar impression and bring the community closer together.

In the course of the event, you will work together with all players on your server over several phases to break down the insurmountable wall on the island of Midsummer.

By completing the event, the events that initiate the finale of the current season will be set in motion. The developers are intentionally focusing on competition between the servers: Who reaches the goal first?

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What does the new season of New World bring? Fans of New World are in for perhaps the most exciting season since the Aeternum reboot. Nighthaven brings the eponymous area, a new story quest line, a fresh catacombs mode, another Outpost Storm map, and a 10-player raid.

In addition, the season overhauls the previous endgame of New World in terms of systems, progress, gear, and rewards. This addresses several criticisms from the community.

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What are the highlights of Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity? With the new expansion of Guild Wars 2, new elite specializations for all classes, powerful abilities for the Skimmer mount, and 2 fresh areas full of content, challenges, and rewards (such as legendary weapons) will come.

With the expansion, the housing introduced in Janthir Wilds will be further expanded. MeinMMO editor Jasmin was already able to see this from the developers: The new housing in Guild Wars 2 lets you chill on the beach of Tyria, but one thing other MMOs still do better

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The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance shows the gameplay of the Wind Knight

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What can I expect in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance? The rebirth of the actually discontinued anime MMORPG Blue Protocol from Bandai Namco returns with the subtitle “Star Resonance”, and with major adjustments.

You can expect a theme park MMORPG that primarily wants to score points with fast dungeons, powerful world bosses, and a nice community system with housing and guilds. MeinMMO author Cedric was already able to extensively play in the beta and, despite some weaknesses, had a lot of fun: After 50 hours in the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, I found the strengths, even though it can be annoying on paper

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Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to seduce all living beings, but this is exactly what stands in the way of a couple’s co-op game

Caroline Fuller 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Many players choose to play through Baldur’s Gate 3 in coop with colleagues, friends, or partners. When a player suggests this to his wife, she doesn’t seem thrilled at all.

What does the player report? The player brebrecx shares a screenshot of the chat history between him and his wife on Reddit. He suggests that they should play Baldur’s Gate 3 together.

In the screenshot, he explains that his wife is also a gamer, but usually plays Stardew Valley or puzzle games. She doesn’t know much about Baldur’s Gate 3. Just one thing. And that one thing crushes the player’s hope.

“What? Isn’t that that creepy game where you can do it with elves?” is the response the player receives from his wife to his question.

She’s not entirely wrong, as you can indeed seduce elves in Baldur’s Gate 3, but it doesn’t stop with this race. However, the argument doesn’t seem to sway the player’s wife, quite the opposite.

Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of the game, where you can do it with elves:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

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“I don’t think this is going to work out”

How does the community react to the wife’s response? While many other players sympathize with the man, the comment with the most upvotes reflects what players are really confused about: “Funny, when I first heard [about the game], it was because of the bear” – (Afraid_Wave_1156 on Reddit).

CrimsonNight5621 also writes: “I believe that a large part of the game’s popularity is due to the Halsin scene, which was featured on every single gaming news website” (Source: Reddit).

In fact, a scene from a livestream by Larian featuring the druid Halsin in bear form managed to attract even previously uninterested players to Baldur’s Gate 3, as well as the player’s wife. Since the elf Astarion was also involved in the scene, she wasn’t entirely wrong – interestingly, she found the elf to be strange, or in her words, “creepy.”

How this scene came about, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

How does the player “make things worse”? In another screenshot that brebrecx adds to his original post on Reddit, he tries to make a better case. Because Baldur’s Gate 3 offers even more than “just” elves:

“You don’t necessarily have to sleep with an elf. You can also sleep with a bear, a green lizard girl, a devil, a human, an octopus man or no one at all. You can just be friends with everyone.”

But his wife still doesn’t seem convinced. Under the screenshot, the player has to admit that the joint coop “probably won’t happen” (Source: Reddit).

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If you’re not careful, you might get the wrong monster after a raid in Pokémon GO – Here’s how to avoid the mistake

Paul Kutzner 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Trainers are currently reporting a bizarre bug in Pokémon GO that can cause legendary monsters to elude you. However, a solution to the problem seems to be known.

There are various ways to obtain monsters in Pokémon GO. Some of the strongest can be encountered regularly in raids, where you can challenge, defeat, and, ideally, catch them.

However, there seems to be a bug in Pokémon GO when catching the monster after a raid, causing you to receive the wrong monster. But this, according to trainers in the community, seems to be quite easily avoidable.

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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer

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Fighting Dialga, Receiving Wyrdeer

What is the problem? As reported by a trainer on Reddit, he used a remote raid to fight a Dialga. However, after the successful battle against the monster, the expected Dialga did not appear on the catching screen, but rather a Wyrdeer.

Since he organized the raid via Reddit, he subsequently asked the other raid participants if they too received a Wyrdeer instead of Dialga. They were also able to confirm that the error had occurred for them.

In another post on Reddit, another trainer reports exactly this issue.

How does the problem occur? In both posts, it is reported that the respective raids started very late. One raid seems to have had a remaining time of about 2 minutes, while the other had only 40 seconds left.

It can thus be assumed that the problem occurs when you start the battle just before the end of a raid and the monster disappears from the raid while you are still fighting.

How can I avoid the problem? If you want to avoid the error and receive the Pokémon you defeated after a raid, there seems to be a simple solution. Ensure that you have enough time before the raid ends when starting the raid.

Keep in mind that you can spend up to 120 seconds in the raid lobby if not all trainers press the ready button. Additionally, you need to account for the time needed for the battle itself. Planning a certain buffer in case the fight takes longer or if some seconds are lost due to communication with the servers would also be beneficial.

For example, if you want to complete a 5-star raid, you should plan for at least 7 minutes (120 seconds lobby plus 300 seconds battle) along with an appropriate buffer. If the timer is already lower, it would be advisable to refrain from the raid at that moment to avoid the error.

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When will the problem be fixed? Currently, there is no exact information from Niantic about when the bug will be fixed.

Have you experienced the problem yourself? Feel free to share your experiences on the topic in the comments. As the current month slowly comes to an end, there are still some contents waiting for you in the last days: all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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A side quest in Borderlands 4 ruins your trophy run if you choose a legendary instead of a romantic photo

Christos Tsogos 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Borderlands 4 had a successful but bumpy launch, mainly due to its performance and some bugs. One of these bugs is so bad that it can ruin your entire trophy run if you’re not careful.

Which trophy is affected? It is the secret trophy “Everything Must Go”, which you can obtain through the side quest “Everything off the Rack”. The quest sends you on a journey to find various machines from Zane, all of which are connected to a puzzle. You must either sell or buy weapons in specific sequences.

At the end, there is a chance to grab a secret item that you must then deliver to Zane – a romantic photo of Zane and Levaine. The problem is that the quest is bugged and so tricky that you can miss the trophy despite being cautious. We will show you how to prevent this.

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Zufälliges Event in der Open World von Borderlands 4 sorgt für grandiosen Loot, doch eine Mechanik frustriert die Spieler

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A free Legendary or a romantic photo

How can I prevent the bug? Out of caution, you should create a backup of your save game, as the quest cannot be repeated.

Towards the end of the quest, you will reach a hidden cave with the vault hunters to one of the last machines. As usual, Zane has turned it into a death machine that you must destroy. Once the machine is broken, you can now purchase a Legendary for $1, but this is where you need to be careful. Do NOT interact with the machine.

Do not buy a weapon and instead go to the position where the machine stood – you will find a wooden board with a final riddle. You must have seen the riddle in order to input it; otherwise, the input may not work.

Now interact with the riddle and sell 3 green weapons, then subsequently buy the Legendary of your choice. The entry is now successful, and the robot should spit out the photo. There is a bug where the robot still does not spit out the photo. In that case, end your session, go to the menu, and log back in – the photo should now be on the ground.

Apart from the bug, you can also mess up the trophy by immediately acquiring a Legendary. Another mistake, as in my case, would be if you open the machine and close the shop window without making a purchase. This immediately ends the quest, and you lose the Legendary and the photo.

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I hope I could spare you from a nasty error, so you are not, like me, doomed to start a new character. You could also, if you messed up the quest, finish it in co-op with a friend. However, your friend must still have the quest active – the progress should also count for you upon completion.

Apart from that, weapons in Borderlands 4 are the be-all and end-all of a vault hunter. I have looked at all the Legendaries for you and summarized the best specimens in a list. So if you want to expand your arsenal, these guns must not be missed: The 5 best legendary weapons for every Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4

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An ARPG keeps crashing Diablo 4 on Steam, now it wants to conquer the PS5 with the new expansion

Cedric Holmeier 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The ARPG Last Epoch manages to attract many fans every time a new season starts. Now the developers also want to conquer the PS5.

What kind of game is this? Even though there is a competition between Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 for the throne of the ARPG genre, Last Epoch also plays a role time and again. The Jungle Season “Beneath Ancient Skies” attracted 80,000 players in August 2025, while Path of Exile 2, its predecessor, and Diablo 4 only reached about 12,000 players combined.

Content-wise, Last Epoch offers 5 classes each with 3 specializations and countless skills. Players will not miss out on an extensive skill tree in the ARPG. The crafting system is definitely better than in Path of Exile 2, allowing SOLO players to get good items without trading.

With up to 4 players in a group, adventures can be experienced not just alone, and soon this should also be possible on PS5.

Here you can watch the trailer for the PS5 release:

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Last Epoch announces release on PS5 and the first expansion Orobyss in a new trailer

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PS5 Release and Major Expansion

What do the developers have planned? The developers of Last Epoch have announced the release of a PS5 version of their ARPG. While a specific date is not yet known, the game should be playable on the console when the next expansion is released.

Whether there will be crossplay is still unknown. However, it is clear that the developers will release the PS5 version directly with the new expansion Orobyss, and players on the console will not have to miss out on the latest update.

What do the developers want to change with Orobyss? While the developers will reveal the exact details of the update at a later date, in a post on playstation.com they do mention 3 points that the first expansion of the game will definitely include:

New challenges to defeat
New ways to enhance and create your character builds
More loot and new items

It can be expected that the new expansion will also bring a new season, and players can accordingly expect new endgame mechanics and new maps.

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Even though Last Epoch is probably the smallest competitor in the three-way race for the ARPG throne, the developers continually show that they should not be written off. To secure the future, the developers have also decided on a rather unpopular move: Publisher is now collaborating with competitors of Diablo 4, which were funded by fans, but now they are worried

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Two drivers wanted to prove how great Tesla’s autopilot works, but the ride ends after only 100 kilometers

Benedikt Schlotmann 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Two YouTubers wanted to drive completely autonomously across the USA with a Tesla. But the journey ended after just 100 kilometers. This was because the assistance system ran over an obstacle in the road.

What did the YouTubers do? Elon Musk explained back in 2016 that it would be possible to drive completely autonomously across the USA with a Tesla starting in 2017. The driver assistance system FSD (which stands for Full Self Driving) has been available since 2016, but has regularly caused problems.

The YouTuber and influencer Justin Demaree and his companion Josh West wanted to try exactly that now. With a livestream, they aimed to show how they could drive from San Diego on the Pacific to Jacksonville on the Atlantic. However, the two did not get far. An accident after 100 kilometers ended their journey.

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Accident with object on the road after 100 kilometers

The two influencers were on the road when one of them spotted an object on the street. While they were still discussing the object, the vehicle crashed into it, which later turned out to be a piece of debris.

The accident actually turned out lightly for the two people in the vehicle. However, the vehicle itself was so severely damaged that the drive was over after just 100 kilometers. A stabilizer bar broke off the Tesla, and other parts of the suspension were damaged, the influencers explained in a follow-up video on YouTube.

Of the approximately 3,900 kilometers that were originally supposed to be driven, they managed to cover only 100 kilometers.

Basically, the case shows that autonomous driving is still not completely reliable. This is why it is not yet permitted in many countries: Currently, FSD (Full Self-Driving) is allowed under supervision in the USA, Canada, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, and New Zealand, but it is not yet allowed in Europe.

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A regulatory agency has several ongoing investigations against Tesla. This involved the driver assistance system FSD, which caused the accident for the two YouTubers. However, recently Elon Musk has cut positions in the agency. But there is criticism of the cuts from senior Tesla employees: They fear that Tesla’s plans for autonomous driving will be set back: Elon Musk fired the experts for autonomous vehicles: They were the same people who were supposed to regulate Tesla’s cars.

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The Empire from Star Wars replaced its clone army with stormtroopers for good reason

Christoph Waldboth 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The clone army is crucial in the movies of Star Wars to ensure the downfall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. But why do the clones disappear over time and are replaced by stormtroopers?

The armor of the stormtroopers is one of the iconic images from Star Wars. Yet the clones from the prequels have also achieved well-deserved fame. This raises the question: What happened to the clones after Episode 3, and why does the Emperor henceforth only use stormtroopers?

To answer this question, we first need to highlight the significant difference between the two armies: As the name suggests, clones are exact, artificial copies of each other. This makes them very reliable and loyal. They were commissioned by a Jedi who does not appear in the movies themselves.

Stormtroopers, on the other hand, are much more ambiguous. They consist in part of volunteers who are recruited from all over the galaxy. They are predominantly human, making them, at first glance, much more prone to errors than clones.

Nevertheless, there are some good reasons for the Emperor to replace his nearly perfect army.

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Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones – Trailer

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Practical Considerations

What are the reasons? Setting aside aesthetic aspects – because yes, both armors look damn cool – there are several advantages that the stormtroopers have over the clones.

The first: Stormtroopers are much cheaper. Creating the clone army was already expensive. Exactly how expensive is not explained in Star Wars. Continuously creating new clones would ultimately cost the Empire a lot of credits. Additionally, they age faster than normal humans, which means quicker resupply would be necessary. Relying on human soldiers is much cheaper.

Recruitment itself is also simpler, as many soldiers volunteer for service. Those who are skeptical of the Empire and its ideology can be convinced to join Palpatine through manipulative tactics and indoctrination. The clones were created with the values of the Republic, which could make them susceptible to rebellious tendencies.

Another advantage: When stormtroopers are deployed in areas they already know after training, they have one more edge over the clones. In combat, they can tactically apply the knowledge they’ve amassed over decades.

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Another reason is important for Palpatine: A key moment in the Emperor’s takeover is Order 66. This emergency order instructs the clones to kill all Jedi immediately as they have betrayed the Republic. Palpatine shamelessly exploits this and thus manages to almost annihilate all Jedi. Only a few survived, including a Jedi who appears in Episode 1.

However, there are still 149 other emergency orders, one of which is Order 65. This states that the clones are to remove the Supreme Chancellor from office, if necessary with violence. This also includes the possibility that the clones kill the Chancellor, for instance, if he misuses his power. Although Palpatine is technically no longer Chancellor but Emperor after Episode 3, it cannot be ruled out that Order 65 may still have been triggered in some way.

The clones would then have acted against their supreme leader and attempted to kill him. While it’s questionable whether an army would stand a chance against the overpowering Sith Lord, Palpatine likely does not want to take that risk.

Anyone more interested in this topic should give the series Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Bad Batch a chance, as this very question is also addressed there. While many Jedi met their end with Order 66, one woman managed to survive this tragic event: One Jedi has just demonstrated the foolproof method for surviving Order 66 that no one else has used in Star Wars.

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2 villains from One Piece prove with a surprising action that they have something like morality as well

Jasmin Beverungen 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In One Piece, Straw Hat Pirate Luffy must stand up against his enemies. However, 2 of his opponents proved through an action that they are actually good people – just with their own value systems.

Attention, Spoiler: Here you will find information about chapter 1161 of the One Piece manga.

What happened? In chapter 1161 of the One Piece manga, the incident at God Valley is shown. An epic battle ensues, featuring numerous notorious pirates, Marine soldiers, and members of the World Government.

During the fights, Pirate Captain Rocks D. Xebec faces a mutiny. Many of his crew members turn against him, which was already foreseeable.

However, 3 well-known faces stand against the mutiny and band together to defeat the traitors. They are Whitebeard, Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin, who later becomes known as Big Mom. Whitebeard’s involvement is not surprising, as he later becomes a pirate with a sense of justice.

Only Kaido and Big Mom’s actions are surprising. After all, they are counted among the villains that Luffy had to face on his path to becoming the Pirate King. Their actions prove that they do feel something like loyalty – and that they are not such bad people who became Pirate Emperors.

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One Piece: These are the 5 coolest ships sailing the oceans

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Kaido and Big Mom have their own value systems

Why do they have something like morality? The goals of the two pirates are actually noble: Big Mom wants to create a utopia on Totto Land where all races can live together in peace without discrimination.

Kaido also has a commendable goal. He is assembling his own crew to overthrow the World Government and change the world. Therefore, the two pirates have goals that are worth supporting.

Why are they considered evil? However, their methods are anything but just, which is why they are regarded as villains in One Piece:

Kaido is extremely brutal and feeds the SMILE fruits to the people of Wano Kuni. This can lead to more members for his pirate crew. However, he is also willing to accept that some transformations may fail, resulting in people with perpetual smiles.
Big Mom is extremely temperamental and often destroys her own land in her rage. Anyone who cheats the pirate lady or declines her invitation to tea parties either dies or loses a loved one, which speaks to her selfishness.

Thus, there is a reason why they deserve to be beaten by Luffy. However, the event at God Valley shows that there is a good core within both villains.

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If it had been up to the original plans of Eiichiro Oda, Kaido would have a particularly strong member in his crew. However, the mangaka of One Piece decided to make him a stand-alone villain: One Piece: The character names reveal that two of the greatest villains were originally supposed to work together

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The makers of one of the most beautiful MMOs reveal when their new RPG is coming, fan celebrates: “A mix of RDR2, Black Desert and Dragon’s Dogma is exactly my kind of game”

Alexander Mehrwald 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Crimson Desert is the new RPG from the creators of the popular MMORPG Black Desert. The story trailer now also reveals the exact release date. Fans celebrate the look and hope for the next big title.

When does Crimson Desert come out? After the release of Crimson Desert was postponed from late 2025 to early 2026, a new story trailer now announces the intended release date. Accordingly, the new RPG from Pearl Abyss is set to release on March 19, 2026.

What else does the trailer show? In addition to the release date at the end, the trailer also provides a deeper insight into the game’s story and shows according to the statement direct in-game and gameplay footage captured with the PS5 Pro.

And this seems to resonate well with players, as the trailer makes them eager for more and hopeful that this could be the next big title that they have been waiting for.

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Crimson Desert reveals the release date in the new trailer

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“That’s what I need”

What does the community say about the trailer? Both under the trailer on YouTube and in a thread on Reddit, players exchange their impressions and hopes. The trailer is generally well received, and particularly the look and atmosphere of the game seem to strike a chord with many.

However, it is also criticized that the narrator of the trailer does not yet provide a real impression of the story, and that it is rather generic storytelling. Other users have concerns about the game’s performance and therefore hope that Crimson Desert is optimized at launch.

User Strange_Music compares his impressions via Reddit with games that have also excited him in the past: “I hope so much that this game turns out well. A mix of RDR2 [Red Dead Redemption 2], Black Desert, and Dragon’s Dogma is exactly my type of game.” saucysagnus agrees: “That’s what I need”.

User @danielwoltanski1413 shares in the comments on YouTube his opinion that Crimson Desert could also contain the next big hit: “If this game is well optimized and fulfills the promises of all trailers, it could become one of the best open-world action games of the decade.”

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Whether Crimson Desert can meet expectations will likely be revealed in March 2026. However, many players already missed an aspect in the last trailer that is also not addressed this time, which could play a significant role in the game’s success: Crimson Desert shows new gameplay, reminiscent of Kingdom Come: Deliverance with the combat system of Black Desert, but something is still missing

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A trainer completes one of the hardest collections in Pokémon GO, which many players can only dream of

Paul Kutzner 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A trainer in Pokémon GO has completed an impressive collection. And this is neither his first nor his last of this kind.

In Pokémon GO, there are various goals that a trainer can pursue. While some focus on the battle aspect and strive for ever stronger monsters and teams in raids or the battle league, other players concentrate on the collecting aspect.

So does a trainer who shared pictures of his impressive collection on Reddit. And this is already the second time.

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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer

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The perfect Pokédex!

What kind of collection has the trainer completed? The trainer has taken it upon himself to create a complete Living Dex with shiny lucky Pokémon from the Johto region. Living Dex means that he owns all specimens from the Johto region, including all evolutions.

He has, for example, not only a Typhlosion, the final form of the evolutionary line, in his collection, but also a Cyndaquil, a Quilava, and a Typhlosion.

All his monsters are not only shiny but also lucky Pokémon. To obtain lucky Pokémon, you need to be very lucky during a trade. There are also 35 guaranteed lucky trades if you trade Pokémon caught in 2019 or earlier. Additionally, you can receive a lucky Pokémon if you are lucky friends with a trainer.

Completing the entire collection takes quite some time and dedication.

We are embedding the Reddit post with the collection here for you:

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With great strides, the current month is approaching its end. Yet, in the last days, various contents such as events, raids, or spotlight hours await you. If you want to know which ones they are, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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PS Plus Essential: All games in October 2025 for PS4 and PS5 – Included is a popular horror game and absolute chaos

Alexander Mehrwald 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The PS Plus Essential games for October 2025 for the PS5 and PS4 have been officially announced. We will briefly introduce the games and show you when they are available.

Which PS Plus games are available in October 2025? Again in October 2025, there are three games that you can get with the PS Plus Essential subscription.

Alan Wake II | PS5
Goat Simulator 3 | PS5, PS4
Cocoon | PS5, PS4

When will the games be available? The games are always available from the first Tuesday of a month:

PS Plus games available: October 07, 2025, around 12:00 PM

All Important Information about the PS Plus Essential Games in October 2025

Here we briefly introduce the three games:

Alan Wake II | PS5

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Alan Wake 2 Gameplay Reveal Trailer PS5

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Alan Wake 2 is a survival horror game by Remedy Entertainment that continues the story of the writer Alan Wake, who has been trapped in a nightmarish limbo for 13 years. In addition to Alan, players also control FBI Agent Saga Anderson, who investigates a series of murders in Bright Falls and becomes embroiled in Wake’s dark story. The game combines atmospheric horror with exploration, combat against supernatural enemies, and puzzles.

Goat Simulator 3 | PS5, PS4

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Goat Simulator 3 shows the ultimate chaos in goat fur

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Goat Simulator 3 is an open-world comedy game where you play as a chaotic goat rampaging through a large game world filled with physics-based absurdities. The game focuses on absurd actions, slapstick humor, and a lot of crazy interactions with the environment. There are numerous missions, mini-games, and challenges, which are mostly deliberately exaggerated and just plain funny. In addition to the single-player mode, Goat Simulator 3 also offers co-op modes so you can cause chaos together with friends or family.

MeinMMO editor Karsten also believes it belongs to the 10 best co-op games for families.

Cocoon | PS5, PS4

Cocoon is a puzzle adventure by Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside. In the game, you control a small creature exploring various worlds, each contained in glowing spheres. These spheres can be carried and nested, creating complex puzzles and challenges. The goal is to unravel the secrets of each world while delving deeper into a surreal, atmospheric environment.

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What else should I keep in mind? If you haven’t claimed the games from last month for PS Plus yet, you should hurry. Once the new games are available, the old ones will be turned off. If you want to get the games, you need to have the paid PS Plus subscription for your PS4 or PS5.

More about PS Plus: Want to know which contents belong to which PS Plus subscription and which one is best for you? MeinMMO presents all options of PS Plus and explains which one is best for you: PS Plus subscription: Essential, Extra or Premium – Which package is right for me?

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New shooter for Steam and PS5 wants to show that good graphics do not need a high-end PC: “looks 10 times better and runs on a microwave”

Ody 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

ARC Raiders is a new extraction shooter set to release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games) and aims to show that good graphics don’t require an expensive high-end PC.

This shooter is ARC Raiders: The extraction shooter from developer Embark Studios will be released on October 30, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games).

In ARC Raiders, you explore the surface of a world that has been destroyed by mysterious machines in the future. The last remnants of humanity have retreated underground. Occasionally, people venture above to loot vital resources – they are the raiders.

Here you see a trailer for the new extraction shooter:

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ARC Raiders: Der Extraction-Shooter auf Steam und PS5 zeigt einen neuen Trailer, lässt sich jetzt vorbestellen

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ARC Raiders surprises with demands on hardware

What are the system requirements of the game? These have now been officially announced by the developers and are surprisingly low:

The minimum requirements are:

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600
RAM: 12 GB

The recommended by the developers are:

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc B570
Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
RAM: 16 GB

Players are surprised that a roughly 9-year-old GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is already sufficient to run ARC Raiders. RTX 2070 and RX 5700 XT are also already 7 and 6 years old, respectively. In the recently released Borderlands 4, the two GPUs are listed among the minimum requirements, but for ARC Raiders, they are recommended.

“Runs even on a microwave”

Fans of Borderlands 4 are dissatisfied with the performance: The hardware hunger of the loot shooter has caused dissatisfaction since release. Confrontational comments from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford don’t help smooth things over.

The system requirements of ARC Raiders are now being used by some players as an excuse to poke fun at the new Borderlands 4.

In a post on X, user Scrappy writes to a tweet from Pitchford, exaggeratedly stating: “Hey Randy, ARC Raiders runs on the same engine as Borderlands 4, but looks ten times better and even runs on a microwave.”

This shows that the problem is not with UE5. Pitchford just doesn’t know how to optimize a game, it is said further. The Gearbox CEO recently said that Borderlands 4 is “damn optimal”.

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However, the published system requirements do not mean that the game is guaranteed a smooth launch. Additionally, it does not state what graphics settings the recommended hardware applies to, or whether upscaling techniques like DLSS are included.

How good the performance of ARC Raiders really is will be revealed at the latest upon release. Before that, however, the developers will give you one last chance to play for free. When exactly you can find out in this article: One of the most wanted games on Steam lets you play for free one last time, planning a stress test for the servers.

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The new head of RuneScape is ready to forgo money to save the future of the MMORPG

Cedric Holmeier 25. September 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The new CEO of RuneScape 3 discussed the future of the MMORPG in an interview, explaining why he initially wants to forgo profits to save the MMORPG in the future.

Who is it about? Since March 2025, Jagex, the company behind the RuneScape franchise, has a new CEO, Jon Bellamy. During Gamescom, he was a guest of gaming journalist Christopher Dring from thegamebusiness.com and talked about the future of his MMORPG franchise on YouTube.

The new CEO is not only a long-time veteran of the gaming industry, but he is also a fan and player of RuneScape, which he has been playing as his main game for over 20 years. In the past, he has also worked at Jagex before returning as CEO.

With his new title as CEO of the company, the course for the future is to be set, and it will initially be worse for the company.

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RuneScape MMORPG Trailer 2020

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The motto is: It has to hurt before it gets better

What does the new CEO plan? With Bellamy as the new CEO of the company, a new course regarding monetization for RuneScape 3 will be set. Those who fear that it will lead to even stronger monetization are mistaken, as Bellamy is planning exactly the opposite.

Instead of continuing to rely on microtransactions like the treasure hunt system, the new CEO wants to reduce the monetization of his game. This is intended to ensure that players enjoy RuneScape 3 for a longer time and return to the MMORPG.

His vision is supported by surveys filled out by former and current players. In the interview, he explains that he was surprised himself. Many players indicate that they like some types of microtransactions and have no problem with them.

At the same time, especially former players stated that the microtransactions had caused them to stop playing RuneScape 3 and they would return if the microtransactions were reduced or removed.

Does fewer microtransactions mean less money? Exactly. The CEO explains in the interview that he is willing to accept a short-term decline in revenue if it means that RuneScape can enjoy more players in the long term.

Thus, the new monetization strategy is to bring back former players and keep new players engaged for longer, which should give the MMORPG a future for 10 or 25 years, the CEO believes in the interview. He also wants to involve players more, similar to what is done in Old School RuneScape.

The revenue for RuneScape 3 and the other titles is expected to be supported by the monthly subscription that applies to all titles and will be compensated by better player numbers.

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