The head of Borderlands 4 comments again on performance, stating that poor FPS are completely normal

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Borderlands 4 has attracted many players to the new loot shooter since its release, but many have been struggling with the game’s performance from the very beginning. The head behind Borderlands 4 has now stated that it is quite normal for some PCs to only achieve 30 FPS. However, the community only partially agrees with his statements.

What performance problems are there? Borderlands 4 celebrated a new player record on September 14, 2025. With 304,398 players, it reached a new high (source: SteamDB). However, right from the release, many players faced significant performance issues. Players are also voicing this in their reviews on Steam.

Currently (as of September 15, 2025, 09:30 AM) the game holds 65% positive reviews and is rated as Mixed. Although the performance issue is significant and they want to work on it, the head of the game’s developer studio, Gearbox Entertainment, stated that not all PCs can be expected to achieve high FPS and that compromises must be made. The community is not taking this positively.

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The game is incredibly optimized

What does Randy Pitchford say about the performance? In a new thread on x.com, Pitchford comments on the performance of Borderlands 4 and praises his game. He begins his thread by stating that players need to understand the relationship between their hardware and the software they are playing.

He continues: We have developed an amazing, fun, and huge looter-shooter campaign game. The game is incredibly optimized – which means that the software does what we want it to do without wasting unnecessary cycles on bad processes.

In a previous post on x.com, Pitchford also explained that players shouldn’t be 4k-stubborn and should set the game to 1440p if they want a better experience and don’t have high-end specifications.

Pitchford states that it is a mistake to expect to achieve a high frame rate and a high resolution with minimum specifications. Compromises between features must be made if one doesn’t want to be disappointed. Although they are working on PC performance, he claims that the real problems only affect a small part of the player base.

At the end of his thread, he again recommends DLSS, a feature that promises more FPS through AI on NVIDIA graphics cards. If one needs help, they should reach out to customer service. He also thanks the fans for their passion.

The developers of the game also released a guide to better optimize the game, but this also attracted criticism. Many players reported that even with strong high-end graphics cards, they had issues with the game and only achieved just 60 FPS.

DLSS is also not always popular among players. Many players believe that DLSS is often mentioned as a feature to justify poor optimization.

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Players Stand Against Pitchford

What are players saying about the new thread? While some players support Pitchford, many are not well-received by the new tweets. Reports of problems with high-end PCs are coming in, but also console issues that Pitchford does not address in his tweets.

@Zy_6969 (via x.com) agrees with Pitchford on many points, but even he experiences the game not running perfectly despite having an RTX 5090: Stop gaslighting us and saying it’s not true when other games run well on the same hardware.

Some users are also speaking up about the PS5 version and asking for improvements. @theNYFrost (via x.com) reports stuttering and FPS drops in the console version.

The user @natedog10141 (via x.com) praises the game, but asks Pitchford not to ignore the criticism: It is so good, but just terribly optimized.

Nevertheless, Gearbox Entertainment is trying to further optimize the game with new updates. On September 13, 2025, a new update was released for PC that aims to provide stability improvements across a wide range of PCs.

What do you think? Is Borderlands 4 running well for you, or are you also experiencing performance issues? Feel free to write it in the comments. Pitchford recently commented on a desired option that he sees critically: The head of Borderlands 4 believes a new option could undermine fairness, letting the community vote on it

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Aion 2 explains how PvE and PvP work in the new MMORPG, shows first battles in the video

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In their latest livestream, the developers of Aion 2 discussed how they want to intertwine PvP and PvE and what content PvP players can expect.

What does PvE look like in Aion 2? Aion 2, like the first part, relies on dungeons as the main source for new gear and items for character improvement. In the livestream, the developers explain that equipment and items can also be obtained from PvP activities like the PvPvE area Abyss.

The leveling phase of the MMORPG is seen by the developers as a tutorial. Here, players should be able to learn the MMORPG in peace and not have to worry about PvP yet. The leveling phase is expected to take hardcore players about a day and casual players about three days.

Once players reach the maximum level of 45, the real game begins, according to the developers. Here, PvE and PvP players will meet the opposing faction, and PvP will also take place.

You can watch the trailer for Aion 2 here:

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Aion 2: New trailer prepares for the Korean launch of the MMORPG

Plenty of PvP in Aion 2

What about PvP? In the livestream, the developers were able to reveal a lot about their PvP systems. Many players, whether PvE or PvP, will likely experience their first fight on the way to the dungeon. As in the predecessor, there is a PvP zone in front of the dungeons, and only after a successful first visit can players teleport comfortably there.

Those who want to equip their character after the “tutorial” will hardly be able to avoid PvP battles. However, good gear can be found not only in dungeons but also in the “Abyss” area. This is the heart of PvP and a PvPvE area where players are allowed to spend up to 7 hours per week.

This time can be extended by items earned in the game but is meant to reduce the gap between hardcore and casual players. The lucrative area is an open PvP zone but also features monsters and bosses that can be defeated for loot.

The developers showcased the fighting there in the livestream. A fan has edited the scenes of the PvP battles here:

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Are PvE players getting griefed? Those who only want to be PvE players will likely not get away from PvP in the Korean version of Aion 2. The Abyss promises good loot, and the initial path to the dungeons goes through the PvP area. Players will have to prepare for PvP even if they do not want it.

However, after the initial visit to a dungeon, players can teleport safely, as they want to disturb PvE players less intentionally here. Compared to Throne and Liberty, which also comes from NCSoft, there is less mixing of PvE and PvP in Aion 2.

According to current information, no bosses will be placed in pure PvP areas where large alliances can keep them from others. Those who are not at all interested in PvP will only rarely encounter it in Aion 2.

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It is unclear whether PvE players will even face PvP players in the global version of Aion 2. NCSoft decided to remove a mechanic that turned entire areas into PvP zones after the beta for Throne and Liberty. The same could also be an adjustment for Aion 2 in the Western market. The developers have also revealed what the monetization of the MMORPG will look like: Aion 2 talks about release in the West and the payment model: “It sounds too good to be true”

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WoW players suspect a golden conspiracy regarding Brann Bronzebeard and why he will soon be gone

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Soon, Brann Bronzebeard will no longer be by the side of the heroes from World of Warcraft. But many believe there is a secret reason behind this.

With the upcoming expansion Midnight, Brann Bronzebeard is retiring – at least he will no longer accompany us in the Depths. Instead, in the next addon of World of Warcraft, we will get Valeera Sanguinar as our companion, whom we will need to level up and who will surely keep us on our toes with her witty remarks. However, some players have their own theories about why Brann is no longer interested in us. The most popular theory: He has exploited us long enough and is simply loaded.

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What is wrong with Brann Bronzebeard? Basically, since the introduction of the Depths, many have felt a bit robbed by Brann Bronzebeard. Because while the dwarf always cheerfully points out that he has “found a bit of gold” and then tosses it to the players, many wonder how much gold Brann has really made by now.

After all, at the end of every Depth, there is a large treasure chamber filled with gold – but only a tiny fraction ever makes it into the characters’ pockets. This has led many to believe: Brann Bronzebeard has coldly cheated us and has become rich while we only received trifles.

The theory: Brann is now incredibly rich and has been exploiting us all along.

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Even though the post in the WoW subreddit was meant more as a meme, it has gained a lot of traction. Over 2,000 upvotes and plenty of comments make it clear that it’s not just the thread creator Siggythenomad who had this thought.

  • “But seriously. Brann makes even goblins look like they are generous with money. And that alone is an achievement.” – Chocolatelover4ever
  • “Yep, there’s a lot more gold in these treasure chambers than what ends up in my pockets. Brann Belfort. The Wolf of War Within.” – jnthhk

Brann is unfair – and this is no meme

That there is more to the whole thing than one might think at first glance was even shown quite clearly in a questline. Because at the start of the second season, when the “Underpin” was introduced as an antagonist, we could catch a brief glimpse from Brann Bronzebeard’s perspective:

  • “This is indeed the canon. At the beginning of the season 2 questline, you briefly play as Brann and when you loot gold, it is divided into two items. A pile of copper that you toss to Johnny Imba and a large pile of gold that Brann keeps for himself.” – Deathleach
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However, DebentureThyme also notes that we could not stop Brann anyway. We must probably come to terms with the fact that we were used for his enrichment:

“The guy is now level 100. We couldn’t stop him even if we really wanted to.”

While the heroes of Azeroth are still limited to level 80, Brann has long surpassed this limit and can currently be leveled up to level 100. Everyone should really think twice about whether to confront Brann about all the gold that somehow went missing from the Depths.

Even if such theories are just silly figments of the community’s imagination, Blizzard is known for addressing such things. During the expansion Shadowlands, the only repair NPC in a raid was gradually provided with an increasing pile of gold – until he became one of the richest characters in the entire Shadowlands.

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Pokémon GO: Crypto-Boreos receive – All information about the Psycho-spectacle takeover

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Team GO Rocket returns once again to Pokémon GO. It brings you new Crypto-monsters and some strong bonuses.

When does the event start? The event starts on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM and runs until Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

How do I get Crypto-Boreas? With the start of the event, you can obtain Crypto-Boreas (Incarnate Form) for the first time. To do this, you need to complete the special research you receive at the beginning of the event. You will receive a Super Rocket Radar, which allows you to challenge Giovanni.

If you defeat the Rocket Boss, you can then catch the Crypto-Boreas.

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What new monsters are there? In addition to the debut of Boreas in its Crypto form, there are several other monsters making their debut in the event. You can hatch Servol, the Psychic-Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 8, for the first time in the game. You can hatch it from 5 km eggs. The monster appears in both male and female forms and can also shine.

Additionally, Rocket Grunts may also have new Crypto-Pokémon with them. For the first time, you can encounter Baldorfish, Wablu, Puppance, and Kapuno in their Crypto variants. Especially Crypto-Kapuno may be interesting for many trainers, as it can evolve into Crypto-Trikehpalo. The regular variant of the monster is already among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

Also, the Rocket Leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo are on the move with new monsters. What they possess is still unknown.

What bonuses are there at the event? The event brings you numerous strong bonuses. These include:

  • additional candies for nice, great, and excellent throws
  • increased chance for XL candies with nice, great, and excellent throws (from level 31)
  • halved distance for eggs when they are placed in incubators during the event
  • Lunastein and Sonnfel appear more frequently in the wild
  • Event field researches with Instant and Charged TMs as well as mysterious components
  • Team GO Rocket appears more frequently at PokéStops and balloons**
  • the Charged Attack Frustration can be unlearned by using Charged TMs**
  • the IVs of Pokémon from Crypto-Raids can be more variable**

The bonuses marked with a ** are active from Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM to Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

What monsters are there at the event? There are also adjusted spawns in the wild and in eggs during the event.

In the wild:

  • Abra*
  • Lunastein*
  • Sonnfel*
  • Tanhel* (rare)

In 5 km eggs:

  • Kussila*
  • Klingplim*
  • Psiau*
  • Servol*

In 3-star raids:

  • Alola-Raichu
  • Hisui-Washakwil
  • Damythir*

All monsters marked with a * can also appear as shiny.

Paid research: For €5.49, you can purchase a limited research. Here you will receive 2 Premium Battle Passes, 1 Super Rocket Radar, and encounters with Pokémon such as Trasla, Mollimorba, and Damythir.

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Dune: Awakening verdoppelt fast die Spielerzahlen auf einen Schlag, Rückkehrer feiern vor allem eine Sache

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening viele players returned over the weekend or visited Arrakis for the first time. One thing has particularly satisfied them.

Why are more people playing Dune: Awakening again? As with most games, Dune: Awakening gradually lost more and more players after its release. Now the developers have released the major update “Chapter 2” and simultaneously launched a free weekend, allowing all players to try out Dune: Awakening.

On SteamDB, the effects of this can be seen. More than 44,000 players played the survival MMO during peak times. That’s almost twice as many as the weekend before with 24,000 players. While the new players had to first learn what Dune: Awakening is, the returnees used the time for the new update and are now drawing their conclusions.

Here you can see the trailer:

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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2

Story update convinces the returnees

What did the returnees like? The story update of Dune: Awakening pleased the returnees. On Reddit players praise the free main story update and especially highlight the storytelling and immersion that the developers have created with their narrative.

In contrast, many criticize the mission design. Often players are sent from A to B, and a character does this almost constantly. The technical side of the game is also criticized by players on Reddit, too many faulty missions, including missing text, cloud the immersion.

While the scope of the update disappointed long-term players of the MMO and even led to insults directed at the chief, the returnees probably had fewer problems with it. These issues hardly find mention in the article about the story.

What are the players saying? The players of Dune: Awakening draw a positive conclusion on the story expansion. They write on Reddit, what they like:

  • carbsrbest: “The DLC was a lot of fun! I wish we could have used the Treadwheel in some way.”
  • Davidhalljr15: “I liked the story, but the constant back and forth bothered me, much of it could have been done over the radio. I liked how the story was continued and how it delved deeper into the lore. I definitely want to see more of that.”
  • danSnow7: “I liked the part of the story with the test stations. Most of the sand people story was obviously cut or redesigned. I thought there would be a story around the bearer who also transported the harvester, after all, both were shot down, right? The Treadwheel was not integrated into the story at all, it was just added as a reward. And then the DLC just ends with a note that thanks, which seemed strangely disconnected.”
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While the returnees were able to experience the new story for free, some probably faced a complete restart. The base they once built is probably long gone: Dune: Awakening lures players back with a new update, but they now wonder: Where is my base?

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Player builds a complete army for Warhammer 40,000 for the price of a Big Rösti, saves over 1,000 euros

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Warhammer is known as an extremely expensive hobby. However, many players cannot or do not want to spend that much money. A whole community has dedicated itself to the endeavor of playing cheaply: Poorhammer. One user has now constructed the supposedly ultimate cheapest and simplest army.

What kind of army is this?

  • The user EineStangeDreck shows his army of Reddit from Orks from Warhammer 40,000.
  • Normally, Warhammer armies consist of assembled and painted miniatures. In this case, however, the entire army is constructed solely from metal plates.
  • EineStangeDreck writes: He wanted to have an army that his Death Korps of Krieg could practice against without embarrassing himself. The result delights the community.

This is how the player saved money: The entire army consists only of metal plates that have been welded onto small stands and then painted. EineStangeDreck himself writes: The cost amounts to 7 euros for the spray paint. The metal parts themselves he assembled from scraps during the night shift, essentially getting them for free.

For comparison: A Big Rösti at McDonald’s costs 6.99 euros (according to the official website). When comparing the prices with those from the Warhammer shop, the official models for the army total around 1,100 euros. If anyone wants to calculate, the list includes:

  • a Big Mek in Mega Armor
  • two units consisting of 19 Boyz each with a Boss Nob
  • two Battlewagons
  • a Killaboss
  • a unit of 4 Lootas with a Spanner
  • six Mega Nobz
  • a Morkanaut (or Gorkanaut)
  • two Shokkjump Dragstas
  • a unit of 4 Stormboyz with a Boss Nob
  • a unit of Tankbustas consisting of 5 Tankbustas with a Boss Nob
  • three units of 2 Warbikers each with a Boss Nob on Warbike

The army is more or less “legal”. Proxies, that is, something that pretends to be in this case a corresponding mini, are not forbidden but must be acknowledged by the opponent.

What’s important is that the “Base”, that is the stand, has the correct size. Only at official tournaments are proxies usually not allowed. In many tournaments, the minis must also have at least three colors, which is not the case in this army. However, there are tips from the community: Just paint the edges with a black marker.

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Poorhammer is more than Warhammer for the Poor

In the comments, users express their enthusiasm for the army. It is exactly how you do Poorhammer right: spend little money for a complete army. One user is even convinced: If more people did this, the horrendous prices would fall.

Especially the plates that simply say “Boy” are fantastic: “Just imagine an Imperial Guardsman looking over the trench and seeing thousands of blue plates that say ‘Boy’. Creepy.”

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“Poorhammer” is no longer just a way for people with little money to engage in an expensive hobby. It is a statement of creativity in trying to do something you love.

A well-known example from recent times is a user who built a Dreadnought out of cardboard and ice cream sticks so detailed that some fans said: Even minis from Games Workshop do not look this good.

To play Warhammer cheaply, you don’t necessarily have to be creative. You can also just check flea markets and estate sales; sometimes you get lucky, like this fan: User finds Warhammer figures in a “free to give away” pile, community clarifies: They are probably worth 500 euros

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5 streamers and YouTubers in Dungeons & Dragons who are not Critical Role

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 5 minutes

Also popular on Twitch and YouTube, Dungeons & Dragons enjoys great popularity. So if you have no one to play with or simply can’t get enough, we present some groups here that you can join on their adventures.

Dungeons & Dragons has long since been played not only among friends but also analog or digitally in group sessions. Content creators also share their sessions on platforms like Twitch or YouTube and take their viewers along on their adventures. This type of content is often referred to as Actual Play.

The most well-known group, which has grown into a huge franchise, is Critical Role. But there are many other cool groups you can follow that will pull you into their worlds and stories in their own unique ways.

We present five of them and hope that you will never run out of fresh adventures. Of course, there are many more – so feel free to share your favorites with us in the comments and tell us why you like to follow them. And at the end, we have some bonus rounds for you.

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Who is Critical Role?

Even though many Dungeons & Dragons fans may know the group Critical Role, we will still briefly introduce them for those who might not have heard of them:

Critical Role consists of a group of well-known voice actors from the USA. Led by Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer, players and viewers are transported to the world of Exandria, which is now the setting for three campaigns, oneshots, and specials. The fourth campaign starts on October 2, 2025.

The main cast includes voice actors Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, Marisha Ray, and Ashley Johnson, who are known from many video games and series. Guests are often invited for a while, individual episodes, or oneshots, who also come from the industry. Depending on the format, the Dungeon Master may change as well. New episodes are regularly created, usually on Thursdays, and the game is played using the 5th Edition ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons.

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Demon Slayer received a movie instead of the coveted 5th season, it now becomes apparent: it was apparently the right decision

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

So far, most countries in the world have been able to see the new film Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle. The box office revenues show what a great success the creators of the anime have achieved.

How much did the movie earn? On its opening day, Demon Slayer grossed approximately 60,000 euros in the countries where it has been released so far (see Box Office Mojo). As of now (September 15, 2025), only German and French-speaking countries in Europe have yet to see the film, which will further increase this figure. In Germany, it will be available on September 18, 2025.

According to Deadline, this marks the most successful opening day ever for an anime film. In total, around 4.5 million fans attended screenings of Demon Slayer. 

This shows that it was the right decision by the creators to not release a 5th season of Demon Slayer. The attendance figures indicate that fans are eager to go to the cinema to see the grand finale surrounding Tanjiro and the Hashira. 

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Demon Slayer will not receive another season

Why was it the right decision? The many viewers who watched Demon Slayer in theaters found it particularly good. On IMDb the film holds a rating of 8.7/10 with over 21,800 votes cast (as of September 15 at 9:00 AM). 

The animation in the film and the storytelling are particularly praised. There are many emotional moments and impressive battles.

Some fans criticized the length of the film, stating that some passages could have been shorter. One fan wrote, for example, that he would have liked to see the Hashira in action and less background information on the individual demons.

Additionally, season 4 was as controversial among fans as no other arc before. The season was deemed boring by many on Reddit, while others referred to it as the “calm before the storm”. This is partly due to the pacing of the season. The anime creators adapted a whole episode from one panel of the manga, which divided the community on Reddit.

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What happens next? Demon Slayer will show the final arc from the manga in the upcoming films. After that, the storyline will be concluded, and there will likely be no more seasons or films that advance the story. A total of 3 films are planned for fans to watch in theaters. 

Although the manga for Demon Slayer is complete, it is as successful as many other works. Demon Slayer can even be compared to Dragon Ball, One Piece, and other giants of the anime industry in one regard: A manga from the Gen Alpha era reaches the league of the greats, achieving something only Dragon Ball and One Piece have accomplished

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WoW: Player logs into the father’s account after 15 years, which still has a quest worth over 500 euros

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A quest that no longer exists in World of Warcraft has now reappeared – on an ancient, inactive account.

Logging into old accounts of World of Warcraft that have been inactive for a long time is always a small journey into the past. This was also the case for a player on the WoW Reddit who looked into his father’s account. When he did so, he found a quest that hardly anyone has seen in the last decade. Not surprisingly, because if you want to get it today, you would have to spend around 500 euros.

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What kind of quest is that? The quest named “Welcome!” is one from the earliest days of World of Warcraft. Only those who owned the Collector’s Edition of the game – and redeemed the corresponding code – received a quest to visit an NPC at the Blade’s Edge (Horde). There, you could choose between three exclusive rewards, namely different pets:

  • Mini-Diablo
  • Pandaren
  • Zergling

Back then, they were just ordinary companions that you could summon in the game; later, with the introduction of pet battles, they became battle pets. This also makes these pets extremely sought after to this day.

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A quest that costs a lot of money today

Why is the quest so expensive? The original codes for the Collector’s Edition of World of Warcraft, i.e. the “Vanilla” version, are hardly available today. Most of the codes have already been redeemed, and only a few unused codes are in circulation.

When they are offered for sale, for example, by key sellers or on eBay and similar platforms, you usually have to pay a fairly high, three-digit amount. Then you also have to hope not to fall for a scammer, as there are many reports from WoW fans who bought a supposed code only to find out that it had long been redeemed.

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Community enjoys nostalgia: Many old veterans still remember the quest from the early days of World of Warcraft, even if they never completed it themselves. Many also regret waiting so long to buy a code to obtain these pets – because now it is not only expensive in real money but also when finding someone willing to sell the code for in-game gold.

  • “Originally, the quest only allowed you to choose one of the pets. I had a hard time deciding back then, but eventually chose the Lord of Terror, Mini-Diablo. I was extremely happy when they changed it so that you now get all 3 pets.” – vomitcome191
  • “Imagine someone completing this quest today, and you see the achievement pop up in chat.” – Arx0s
  • “The Zergling is one of the pets I absolutely want. I regret not being more aggressive in buying pets when I was richer. I didn’t buy Tyrael back then when he was ‘only’ 20 million. If I wanted to buy him now, it would be 50 million or more.. RIP.” – IllIIllIlIlllIIlIIlI

Even though these quests no longer exist in the game today – you simply get the pets credited once you have redeemed the code – it is still nice that such relics are still embedded in the game data. A lovely piece of WoW history that has been rediscovered on an old account.
Sometimes old WoW relics also turn up in a second-hand shop – like this statue that then found its owner again.

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Borderlands 4: Black Market Location – Where can you find Maurice’s black market machine?

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In the hunt for legendary weapons, Maurice’s black market machine in Borderlands 4 is essential. MeinMMO shows you where to find it.

What kind of machine is this? In Borderlands 4, there is Maurice’s black market machine. With this machine, you can purchase legendary items. You can access the machine once you have completed the main campaign and the corresponding introduction mission.

However, the black market machine changes its location every week and is difficult to spot from a distance due to a cloaking device. Therefore, we will show you in this article where you can find the machine each week.

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Black Market Location – Where to find the machine (September 18 to 25)

Where is the machine? In the week from September 25 to October 2, 2025, you can find the machine in the wasteland of Carcadia in the area “Grindstone of the Worthy” (English: Grindstone of the Worthy). The fastest way to reach the machine is through the Order Silo “Rustic Throw”.

Here you can track the location on the Borderlands 4 map:

Borderlands 4 Map Location Maurices Black Market, Map via mapgenie.io
Current location of the black market machine in Borderlands 4, Map source: Mapgenie.io

The machine is located on a mountain. It is situated right at the cliff behind a rusty ripper shack on the north side of the mountain. From there, you can overlook the “point of interest” called “Crumb Hall”. You do not have to expect enemy contact at the machine.

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How does the machine work? The black market machine offers you two different pieces of equipment in different rolls that you can buy for money. God rolls are also possible.

The weapons available at the black market machine vary for each player. However, you can join a friend’s session and buy the weapons offered there. They differ from your offer. Once you have accessed the machine, it enters a cooldown of about 30-35 minutes. This cooldown also starts if you did not purchase anything at the machine. After the cooldown, different rolls are available.

If you don’t have the money to buy a legendary weapon from Maurice, you can play a specific side mission that lets you choose one of the special firearms for almost free: A side mission in Borderlands 4 “gives” you a legendary weapon of your choice for a single dollar

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Netflix shows trailer for season 4 of The Witcher, fans say: Don’t be mean to Liam and at least give him a chance

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Netflix has released a trailer for season 4 of “The Witcher”. But fans are still angry at a decision by Netflix: the recasting of the Witcher Geralt by Liam Hemsworth.

During the weekend (September 13/14, 2025), Netflix presented the latest trailer for season 4 of “The Witcher”. This is the first time viewers see Liam Hemsworth in the role of the Witcher Geralt.

The recasting of the Witcher is highly controversial among fans of the series. The new trailer also stirs up strong feelings among viewers. However, many fans under the official YouTube video ask that Liam Hemsworth not be blamed for the issues, as he has the least responsibility for the recasting.

The release date for season 4 of “The Witcher” is set for October 30, 2025, on Netflix.

Here you can watch the trailer for season 4 of “The Witcher” featuring Liam Hemsworth

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Henry Cavill departs after season three of “The Witcher”

Why is there even a discussion? In the first three seasons, Henry Cavill played the Witcher Geralt. Many know Henry Cavill, among other roles, from his portrayal as Superman.

But after the third season, it was the end for Henry Cavill. Disagreements between Cavill and Netflix are cited as the reason: Netflix wanted to stray more from the source material, but Cavill was reportedly opposed to this. For this reason, he ultimately left the series.

In season 4, Liam Hemsworth, the younger brother of Thor actor Chris Hemsworth, takes over the lead role. However, thousands of fans were dissatisfied with the decision. A petition aimed to persuade Netflix to reconsider Cavill’s departure. All without success.

Applause for Liam Hemsworth: In the comments on YouTube beneath the official trailer, many viewers now say that Liam Hemsworth should not be blamed for Netflix’s decision. Because he is not responsible for the decision. Instead, they should at least give him a chance in his new role:

  • “Remember, folks: Don’t blame Liam, blame the producers.”
  • “Liam doesn’t look bad. I’m worried about the acting, the script, and the direction.”
  • “Don’t blame Liam, blame Netflix.”
  • “Please do not send death threats or threats against Liam Hemsworth.”
  • “Liam is a good person. To be honest, he looked fantastic in this role. I hope he doesn’t get hated for this. Cavill’s departure was not Liam’s fault. Please give this guy a chance.”

Many fans still dissatisfied: Nevertheless, there is still strong criticism of the recasting under the video. Some write that the Witcher series without Henry Cavill is like “Pirates of the Caribbean without Johnny Depp” or a “car without wheels.” For many fans, Cavill has become the personification of the Witcher Geralt.

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The head of Borderlands 4 had so much confidence in the servers of his shooter that he offered a free DLC

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Randy Pitchford, the head of Borderlands 4, has challenged players to bring the shooter’s servers to their knees. As a reward, a free content pack is up for grabs.

What did the boss offer? Randy Pitchford, the head of Borderlands 4, posted a post on X.com on September 12, on the release of his shooter, where he challenged fans. He does not believe that players could take down Borderlands 4.

As Pitchford explains, there have been outages of online systems during some major AAA releases, where the servers simply could not handle the influx of players. However, in Borderlands 4, it is very unlikely that players could overload the system.

Therefore, the developer encouraged players to really push the system to its limits over the weekend: Playing together in co-op, joining random games, or logging in and out during peak times – all “fair” methods to maximally stress the servers. Hacking attacks would, of course, not count.

To motivate players for this stress test, Pitchford promised a free content pack with skins and a shield for everyone who helps to heat up the servers between September 12 and 14. The DLC will be available regardless of whether the servers collapse under the load.

Should the system unexpectedly fail, the boss intends to find a way to reward players and compensate for the outages.

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Servers hold strong, elsewhere it’s shaky

And how did it go? As expected, there was a significant increase in players in Borderlands 4 over the weekend (September 13 and 14, 2025). According to SteamDB, the shooter reached its highest peak of 288,130 concurrent players on Saturday night (September 13, 2025) our time.

There have actually been no signs of server problems so far. On Technobezz, no significant connectivity issues can be proven for the past 24 hours, and it’s quiet on X as well.

In the comments, the mood is still rather mixed. Players complain about crashes, the lack of a FOV slider for consoles, and the overall performance of the game. While Borderlands 4 continues to do well in gameplay, there are obviously still plenty of issues for the developers – but the servers do not seem to be one of them.

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While discussions about the 4-day workweek still take place in Germany, a European country has launched the 6-day workweek

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In Germany, there is a discussion about the 4-day work week. In Greece, a 6-day work week was initiated a year ago to combat the skilled labor shortage.

Europe has been discussing the 4-day work week for some time now. In Iceland, successful trials have been conducted so far, and other European countries are open to the idea.

In Germany, the debate about whether to implement a 4-day work week has been ongoing, but if so, it would come with significant caveats, assuming the will of the federal government is followed. In contrast, Greece is going in the opposite direction: a 6-day work week was introduced on July 1, 2024 (via tagesschau.de).

What kind of regulation is this? Since July 1, 2024, Greeks can work a sixth day of the week, usually with significant bonuses on their wages:

  • For this sixth working day, employees receive a wage increase of 40 percent on Saturdays.
  • On Sundays or public holidays, the increases are even 115 percent.

The extension of working hours is voluntary and requires the consent of the employees.

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The fight against skilled labor shortage and illegal work

Why was this regulation introduced? The Greek government has two goals in mind. On one hand, it aims to combat the skilled labor shortage, and on the other hand, to address illegal work or unreported overtime.

During the financial crisis, many well-educated young people emigrated from Greece and are now missing in this European country.

The German alternative: Germany is looking for solutions to its problems in a different way: instead of addressing the skilled labor shortage with longer working hours, it prefers to tackle it through migration by creating incentives for qualified immigrants. This is reported by Deutschlandfunk: A corresponding measure was passed by the Bundestag in 2023. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs refers to this as the “Federal Government’s Skilled Labor Strategy.”

In Greece, employees work the longest hours

Why is the regulation being criticized? Critics are outraged over the new regulation and consider the 6-day work week as exploitation of workers. In Greece, most people already work long hours. This is reported by Deutschlandfunk. Critics argue that the working hours for Greeks will increase even more in the future.

In a European comparison, the Greek population works an average of 41 hours per week according to statistics, as shown by the Federal Statistical Office.

  • Critics warn of fatigue and higher health costs for employees.
  • Others add: longer working hours do not automatically lead to higher output, but can quickly have the opposite effect.
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A young boss, however, explained that in his company, one must even work 80 hours per week. However, this meets with little positive feedback. He defends himself: as a start-up, they have to compete with significant competition: The 22-year-old CEO of a company demands that his employees work 80 hours a week: “We do not offer a work-life balance”

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One of the best games about Star Wars in recent years is currently available on Steam for only 14 euros

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Right now you can get an action-adventure in the Star Wars universe on Steam at a significantly lower price. At release, the game struggled with technical issues, but critics consider it one of the best games in Star Wars.

What game is it about? Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the successor to Jedi: Fallen Order. In both games, you take on the role of the Jedi Cal Kestis and fight your way through enemies while solving various puzzles to uncover the story.

The Jedi games from Respawn/EA are regarded as the best Star Wars games in recent years. Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft) received rather average reviews, and games like Squadrons or the remake of Star Wars: Battlefront II only partially convinced critics. Jedi Survivor stands out with a Metacritic score of 85, significantly ahead of other Star Wars games in recent years and is regarded by many testers and players as a genuine recommendation for solo players.

Currently, you can get Jedi: Survivor for 13.99 euros on Steam, according to SteamDB the game has not been available cheaper on Steam yet. If you haven’t played the predecessor Fallen Order yet, you should do that first, as otherwise you will only partially understand the story of Jedi: Survivor.

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Jedi: Survivor was plagued by technical issues at release in 2023

Why does the game have only balanced ratings? If you checked out Jedi: Survivor on Steam, you may have noticed that the title has over 70,000 ratings, but only 69% of them are positive.

Jedi Survivor indeed shares the same fate as Borderlands 4: The gameplay is praised by everyone, but the game’s technology was a real disaster at release: Many players complained about poor optimization and significant technical issues with the PC version. The problems have diminished compared to release in April 2023, but are not entirely gone.

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Developers say: Steam wasted 10 years of work due to a bug that affected less than 100 games

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After their game on Steam failed, a developer now shares his experiences with Valve. He explains that he was particularly unlucky, as a bug that affected his sales is said to have only impacted 100 games in the last few years.

What was the situation? The developers of the 2D sandbox Planet Centauri report in a Game Dev forum on Reddit about the unfortunate release of their game. They started development over 10 years ago, with an Early Access beginning in 2016.

In the following 8 years, they sold over 100,000 units and almost 140,000 added the game to their wishlist. The developers had high hopes for their full release: With so many placements, they believed the game would certainly have good visibility and would appear in the “New and Trending” category.

This list of popular new releases is particularly important for smaller studios that do not have a large marketing budget.

The release in December 2024, however, was disheartening: In the first 5 days, they only sold 581 units, and Planet Centauri likely didn’t even make it to page 2 of the popular new releases. A painful flop after so many years of development, during which the devs created their own engine and had to pay employees.

For almost a year, they didn’t understand how the release could go so wrong – until they now received an email from Valve.

Steam is usually known for particularly good customer support.

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What was the problem? As Valve apparently communicated to the developers in an email, Planet Centauri belonged to the less than 100 games that have been affected by an extremely rare bug in the last 10 years.

Accordingly, no email notification was sent to players who had the game on their wishlist at the launch. Many potential buyers might not have even realized that the title had been released.

To put this into perspective: Between 2015 and 2024, a total of about 85,000 games were released on Steam (Source: Statista). To be among the 100 affected games is particularly unfortunate. The developers even refer to it as a “lottery win”.

As compensation, Valve is said to have offered the developers a “Daily Deal.” Daily Deals are a curated promotional event where eligible games are displayed on the Steam homepage with a discount.

In this way, they hope to compensate for the lost visibility at launch. However, the developers cannot really be pleased about that. For them, the damage is likely already done. The post states that they are now working on another project, as they could no longer afford to continue patching the game.

It seems that the developers accepted Valve’s offer, as Planet Centauri is now available for purchase at a 25% discount on Steam.

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“A nightmare at every level”

How is this being discussed? In the comments, there is sympathy for the developers, but also criticism. Other devs point to the rather mediocre ratings of Planet Centauri and ask what the studio had actually been working on for 10 years.

The Early Access was also not designed to last for so many years. One user writes on Reddit: He discovered the game in 2016 in a gaming forum and added it to his wishlist, but by the time of the full release, he had lost interest in the entire genre.

What happened to the developers is unfortunate, but they cannot solely blame Steam for the failure, according to the consensus.

In the comments, developers admit: It was a mistake not to simply create a small, neat game and then add new features. Instead, developing their own engine brought so many bugs to the game that 80% of the time went into that instead of giving the game the needed polish.

“If we could go back in time, the solution would be simple: We would never have created Planet Centauri. The 2D sandbox is one of the most complex 2D games in terms of code. It’s a nightmare at every level, and we could have finished 4 games in the time it took us to release this one,” was the developers’ harsh judgment on Reddit.

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Other developers have also had unique experiences communicating with Valve. Due to a Steam policy, one dev has received an absurd email for years: Valve has been sending one developer a reminder for 7 years that he is not earning money on Steam

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Microsoft laid off 9,000 employees, but the head of Zenimax says they still want to create a “30-year MMO” with ESO

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In July 2025, 9,000 employees left Microsoft. This included Zenimax and the MMO Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). Studio Director Rich Lambert explained in a recent interview that they still have big plans for ESO.

What happened?

The English-language magazine PCGamesN spoke with Rich Lambert about the layoffs in July 2025 and the future of Elder Scrolls Online. Here, Lambert stated that while it was a tough time, they still had big plans for the MMORPG.

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In the interview with PCGamesN, Lambert discussed the layoffs and the future of Elder Scrolls Online:

It was a very emotional time. There were friends and colleagues with whom I had worked personally for ten to fifteen years, and we lost them. You go through a kind of grieving process.

But ultimately, we still have our commitment to our community, to the game, and to everyone who is still here, and we must carry on, no matter how difficult it is. That’s what the studio is focused on: We want ESO to be the 30-year MMO.

In an interview with MeinMMO at gamescom 2025, Rich Lambert and Nick Giacomini stated that Elder Scrolls Online is undergoing a transformation, as players have limited time and there are many alternatives to ESO. For an MMORPG that is now 11 years old, these are significant challenges, but as Nick explained, “We want to stay true to our roots but evolve to attract new players and retain existing ones.”

After all, Elder Scrolls Online still has 19 years until its 30th anniversary to fill with content. For the remainder of 2025, they already have big plans for ESO, and the current content pass is still ongoing: In the 3rd quarter of 2025, a dungeon pack titled “Feast of Shadows” is set to release, and in the 4th quarter, alongside a new event (“Twisting Wall”), there will also be a continuation of the Seasons of the Worm Cult.

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In Japan, train delays are less than 60 seconds: It’s not magic, the secret is called “Poka-Yoke”

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The Deutsche Bahn is considered unreliable, while in Japan, more than 60 seconds are seen as a burden. The secret behind the high punctuality and reliability is called “Poka-Yoke.”

The Deutsche Bahn is known for its unreliability, and the company even admits that only two-thirds of all passengers reach their destination on time: According to official statistics, only 66.7% of all long-distance travelers reached their destination on time in August 2025.

In Japan, however, the delay of the local express trains, known as Shinkansen, is under one minute. This is reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung (possible paywall). The secret behind the high punctuality and reliability is called “Poka-Yoke,” in combination with sophisticated technology.

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A Japanese term that translates to “error prevention”

What is behind the term? “Poka Yoke” is a Japanese term that translates to “error prevention” or “error proofing.” The concept was developed in the 1960s by Shigeo Shingo and involves technical or organizational measures that prevent the occurrence of errors from the outset or make them immediately visible in the process. The term consists of “poka” (accidental error) and “yokeru” (to avoid).

Poka Yoke includes, for example, control mechanisms and visual aids, such as the “Point-and-Speak-Calling” in Japanese railway operations (via christopherroosen.com): Employees speak, name, and indicate things and tasks they are doing. The pointing and calling requires a coordination of the brain, eyes, hands, mouth, and ears of the operator, which in turn is supposed to improve attention and significantly reduce the risk of errors. The goal is to prevent errors from occurring in the first place or, if they do occur, to detect and eliminate them immediately.

The Japanese have structured their railway systems and implemented processes to prevent human error from leading to delays. This is reported by, among others, the magazine JapanManifest.com. This also includes the use of technology to correct human errors:

  • The Automatic Train Control (ATC) acts like a superintelligent co-pilot for the train driver. It constantly monitors the speed and position of the train, ensuring it always has the right speed.
  • The Japanese railway system also utilizes GPS tracking to monitor each train in real time. This provides an overview of the entire system and allows for immediate recognition of congestion and the implementation of measures to ensure everything runs smoothly.
  • Additionally, the Japanese use sophisticated data analysis and machine learning to optimize train schedules and predict potential disruptions.
  • Moreover, the rail networks of local trains and express trains in Japan are strictly separated, so that the trains cannot hinder each other.

The combination of proactive planning and cutting-edge technology makes the railways in Japan very punctual.

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With the four-day workweek, the aim is to make everyday life easier and shorter for employees. However, in Japan, that is not enough. Here, employees are now offered to reduce their working time by an additional 2 hours per day: In Japan, the 4-day workweek is not enough: So a decision has been made to cut two additional hours per day.

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The God of Murder from Baldur’s Gate 3 is more than just a skull in a wall – Who is Bhaal?

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In Baldur’s Gate 3, one must face the champions of powerful gods to protect the city, the Sword Coast, and all of Faerûn from a great evil. One of these gods, however, plays a particularly significant role for one playable character – who is exceptionally merciless.

Who is Bhaal? Bhaal, also known as the god of murder, is one of the most prominent gods in Baldur’s Gate 3. With Orin as his champion, he plays an important role regarding the control of the “great evil” at the end of the game, which players will want to defeat (or even dominate themselves).

Bhaal, together with Bane, the god of tyranny, and Myrkul, the god of death, forms the trio known as the “Dead Three,” which are not only relevant in Baldur’s Gate 3 but also in the general Dungeons & Dragons universe.

The Dead Three from Baldur's Gate 3
The Dead Three from Baldur’s Gate 3: Bane (left), Myrkul (middle), and Bhaal (right)

For just like his two allies, Bhaal was not always a god but rather “only” a mortal with his own story before his divine ascension. We explain who Bhaal is, how he became a deity, and what to know regarding his role in Baldur’s Gate 3.

For the deity does not carry the name “God of Murder” without a reason – hardly anyone is as sadistic, cruel, and merciless as Bhaal (Source: “Faiths & Avatars”, Forgotten Realms by Wizards of the Coast).

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From Mortal to God of Murder

Before he ascended to godhood, Bhaal was a human. Even as a mortal, he was a particularly power-hungry and determined adventurer. He allied himself with Bane and Myrkul, who were also still mortal at the time, to fight against the god of death, Jergal, to gain his power.

However, Jergal did not have to be defeated by them; he voluntarily handed over his power to the three adventurers without a fight. After a contest to determine who would take over which portfolio of Jergal, Bhaal ultimately received the power over the domain of killing.

But his godhood did not make Bhaal untouchable. During the so-called “Time of Troubles,” the gods were banished from their otherworldly domains and forced to wander the material plane in mortal forms called avatars. There, they waged wars to regain their divinity, with some of the now-mortal gods being killed and others ascending mortals to divinity (Source: “Adventurer’s Guide to the Sword Coast” by Wizards of the Coast).

During this time, Bhaal was also slain by the sword “Godsbane” and lost his power to his adversary. Yet, his essence did not completely vanish.

Many followers of his church continued to exist, known as Bhaalists on the Sword Coast. They worship the lord of murder and continue to kill in his name and out of sheer joy and reverence.

However, his church is not his only legacy, as Bhaal was diligent during his time on the material plane. He had a bad premonition that he might find death during the Time of Troubles.

Before he was defeated, he left behind a number of descendants, also known as Bhaalspawn, in whom a tiny part of his legacy continues to live on. And this Bhaalspawn caused plenty of conflict.

What Role Do Bhaal’s Descendants Play?

The Bhaalspawn consists of mortal descendants of the murder god who play an important role throughout the Baldur’s Gate series. They are not only the result of Bhaal’s time as a mortal but also a cunning plan: 

His descendants, driven by an (unconscious) urge to kill and slaughter, were meant to extinguish one another until the last of his spawn is wiped out. Then, the distributed essence of Bhaal, which resided within his descendants, would gather again and ritualistically bring back the fallen god.

The Bhaalspawn can arise in any form, regardless of race, gender, or age. A part of their soul is, however, divine, endowing them with supernatural powers and an underlying bloodlust.

Not all descendants of Bhaal are inherently evil and can indeed pursue other goals than their divine ancestor. Some even want nothing to do with their prophecy. Yet many of them, whether morally good or evil, still tend to have a penchant for bloodshed, which was instilled in them since birth.

Orin the Red
The bloodthirsty changeling Orin from Baldur’s Gate 3 has already decided how to deal with Bhaal’s legacy

Bhaal and the Dark Urge in Baldur’s Gate 3

Spoiler Warning! The following part of the article deals with the story of the Dark Urge from Baldur’s Gate 3.

The Dark Urge, a playable character from Baldur’s Gate 3, belongs to the Bhaalspawn, wherein the essence of Bhaal continues to live. While the Dark Urge suffers from amnesia at the beginning of the game and has forgotten much of its past, it is clear from the outset that the legacy is manifested through an almost unavoidable urge for murder and violence, sometimes even stronger than their own will.

Also, Orin “the Red,” the Chosen One and champion of Bhaal, is one of his descendants. While the Dark Urge can choose whether to give in to its cravings or not, Orin is almost obsessively eager to please her “father.” She is a devout, even fanatical follower of Bhaal and has been committing creatively gruesome and bloody murders in his name for years. 

The Dark Urge and Orin share a backstory that begins before the events of Baldur’s Gate 3 and culminates in a final duel in the third act of the game. If you want to learn more about the Dark Urge in Baldur’s Gate 3, we have compiled the most important information about the playable Bhaalspawn here at MeinMMO: Dark Urge: What is the Dark Urge in Baldur’s Gate 3 and why should you play it?

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The lore of Baldur’s Gate 3 can be quite deep due to its origins in the rulebooks of Dungeons & Dragons. If you are interested in more lore and background information about the games, we have created an introduction to Tieflings, who are widely hated and despised by many despite the diversity of the D&D universe: Few races in Dungeons & Dragons are as reviled as Tieflings – But why are the “Devil’s Children” so hated?

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All classes of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance introduced: Here are their strengths, weaknesses, and features

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 7 minutes

In Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, players in the West were able to try out the classes of the new anime MMORPG for the first time. MeinMMO reveals their strengths, weaknesses, and special features.

What classes are available? In Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, there are a total of 8 different classes to choose from:

  • 2 Tanks: Shield Knight and Heavy Guardian
  • 2 Healers: Soul Musician / Beat Performer and Verdant Oracle
  • 2 Ranged DPS: Frost Mage and Marksman
  • 2 Melee DPS: Stormblade and Wind Knight

Each class in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance offers two specializations after the first 30 talent points, unlocking different talents and attacks, but also requiring different attributes. Players should decide early on to adapt their equipment according to the attributes.

The latest class is the Soul Musician, which was recently released in the Chinese version of the MMORPG and strengthens raid groups as a second healer. If you are particularly interested in a class, you can jump directly to it here:

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Shield Knight

  • Role: Tank

What kind of class is this? The Shield Knight is one of the two tanks in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance and has been a highly sought-after class during the beta. The class name could also be Paladin, as equipped with sufficient self-healing abilities, the tank can defend itself alone against enemies for some time.

Armed with a large shield and broad sword, the class can deal slightly more damage than the other classes and relies on quick attacks primarily for building defensive stats in the “Radiant Guard” specialization.

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The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance showcases the gameplay of the Shield Knight

Where do the strengths and weaknesses lie? The class’s strengths clearly lie in its ability to hold its own against medium-strength opponents alone. Due to its excellent self-heal, the class can keep simple boss enemies occupied long enough that healers are no longer needed.

However, it becomes more challenging against many enemies, which the Shield Knight has a harder time controlling than the other tank class, Heavy Guardian. Against very strong enemies, self-healing is often insufficient, which necessitates a good and attentive healer by the tank’s side.

As a beginner tank, the class is good because it forgives many mistakes. However, how well it performs in the hardest trials in the game heavily depends on the player themselves.

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Life in the Warhammer 40,000 Empire is already tough enough, but these 5 professions are really not for anyone

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

Warhammer 40,000 is a dystopian version of the future, where constant war prevails. At least among humans, there is still something like everyday life with jobs and family. However, Warhammer would not be Warhammer if the professions were cheerful and “normal”. For at least 5 of them, anything would be better than this fate.

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For most people, Warhammer is simply a world where everyone fights everyone all the time. In reality, this is more or less true: Warhammer is indeed a dark world where there are no “good” beings.

This does not mean, however, that fighting occurs everywhere and at all times. For many races – such as the T’au, the Aeldari, or indeed the humans – there is still something like a normal life.

The Imperium of Man itself is already a dystopian future vision, permeated with fascist structures, extreme methods, and poverty. Only a fraction of the population lives well, such as the nobility or less chosen individuals with special rights and, of course, those who obediently submit to the order.

But what is on the other side? Most people work to survive or, as is often the case, die in the attempt. However, there are some professions that are still unpopular even in the lower strata…

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The makers explain what Warhammer actually is

Servitors, the literally brainless servants

Imagine someone sticking a blender into your head and stirring your brain around. This is roughly what happens when you are sentenced to “Servitude Imperpituis”, that is, made into a Servitor.

Servitors are lobotomized humans with cybernetic enhancements, living machines without free will. They are there to do the absolute dirty and heavy work, just like robots.

Normally, Servitude Imperpituis is one of the harshest punishments for criminals. Since the severity of an offense depends on the person who was harmed, even a minor theft can lead to this…

Typically, brain functions are cut back just enough to operate the body and its new functions. Artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited in the Imperium. However, if you happen to have very bad luck and have seriously offended a powerful person, it may happen that your sense of pain remains or that you even stay conscious, trapped in a mechanized body, virtually forever.

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