Cute animated movie wants to rock one of the world’s biggest film festivals, relying on AI

An AI-supported movie is set to release worldwide in theaters next year. What’s more: The premiere is supposed to take place at the film festival in Cannes next year, according to the creators.

Film uses AI: In 2023, a short film of roughly five minutes was created using an image-generating tool, Dall.E. The animated film featured a group of monsters living in the woods engaging in dialogue with one another.

You can watch the clip released under the name Critterz here:

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The creator and director Chad Nelson emphasized that the AI made his vision possible. The monsters were created using text descriptions provided by the AI. Initially, they were just 2D images, with the actual animation being created by animators and designers.

The voices of the monsters were also provided by humans.

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AI-supported movie to premiere worldwide in 2026

Three years later, in 2026, a full-length movie featuring the Critterz is set to be released. This time, the group of monsters will embark on an adventure rather than just have conversations with each other.

It is generally expected to be an animated documentary that then transforms into a comedy. Initially, the narrator will guide through the forest and introduce the individual Critterz, then he will be addressed by the monsters, and a story will unfold.

The human contributions are supposed to be the actual animation and voice acting, just like in the short film. Sketches are also to be made by humans to feed the AI.

The film is planned to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and to be released worldwide in 2026, according to the creators. The film is produced by Vertigo Films and Native Foreign. The film is expected to have a budget of 30 million US dollars.

AI is controversial in the film world: The use of artificial intelligence in films is still a contentious issue. There is no clear opinion on whether AI-generated content is a boon or not for the film industry.

The head of Netflix stated, according to The Hollywood Reporter, that artificial intelligence would not only make films and series cheaper but also better. CGI sequences could be created much faster with the help of artificial intelligence.

The film studios Disney and Universal hold an opposing view. As reported by gamesradar, the two studios teamed up to sue the company behind Midjourney. The tool allegedly takes the animation films of both studios to create new content.

AI-generated content is also used in other areas. This includes an advertisement for the brand GÖNRGY by MontanaBlack. To promote the new varieties, the Twitch streamer did not need to appear on camera at all: A supermarket advertises with a double of MontanaBlack – Shows that the Twitch streamer could retire

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The head of Final Fantasy 14 promised that the jobs would fundamentally change, but it seems that things will turn out differently

According to Naoki Yoshida, a major overhaul of the jobs for Final Fantasy 14 was expected for Patch 8.0. However, a new interview makes this statement suddenly seem outdated.

What was promised? Yoshida stated in an interview with multiplayer.it from 2024 that it would be a major risk if all the jobs were too similar. The jobs refer to the classes in Final Fantasy 14, which are divided into damage dealers, tanks, and healers.

The developers’ goal is rather that each job has its own abilities and that they differ from each other as much as possible so that every player can be proud of their job. Currently, the problem is that all jobs are too similar – which leads to players even completing difficult content without healers or tanks.

However, a new interview with PCGamesN puts his statement in a new light. As it seems, the major overhaul might turn out differently than expected.

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Major overhaul of the jobs in FF14 turns out differently

What is supposed to come instead? In the new interview, Yoshida says that one cannot guarantee uniqueness for each job in every patch within the main story. The team is working on a major update that should make the jobs more individual – however, this will only apply to combat content. 

At the same time, he also states that not much would change:

One could consider it an extension of the system we already have in the game. Players who enjoy the current situation can rest assured that nothing will change for them. However, we are trying to create something new based on what exists.

What the contents of the major update will be is not known. For many fans, however, this paragraph is a sign that the major overhaul will not happen as they had imagined.

What do fans think about it? User fortnite_battlepass- from Reddit summarizes it as such that the existing jobs would not be changed, but rather supplemented by a new system. He still has the innovations from Patch 6.0 and 7.0 in mind and believes that the changes will likely be just as minimalistic.

Asphyxiare has even given up hope on Reddit: “I don’t know what they have planned, but nothing Yoshida has said gives me hope that the game will improve. I would say they can’t come out with another expansion like Dawntrail. Something needs to change.”

The Dawntrail expansion has indeed been criticized for several reasons. In addition to the overly strong simplification of the jobs, the weak story and the lack of endgame content were also under fire from players. Now the hope is fading that at least the issue of the jobs will not improve in the upcoming DLC.

The new changes are supposed to come with the next major expansion after Dawntrail, namely Patch 8.0. When it will be released, Yoshida has already hinted: The head of Final Fantasy XIV gives a hint about the launch time of the upcoming expansion

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Neuer Leak zu GTA 6 macht Hoffnung darauf, dass die Entwickler eine ihrer Traditionen bewahren

A data miner has discovered several domains that are allegedly registered by Take-Two and might point to parodies in GTA 6.

Disclaimer: The following statements are unconfirmed information. They were discovered by a data miner and have not been officially confirmed by developers and/or the publisher.

What are these domains? The data miner Tez2 has discovered several striking domains that are allegedly registered by the GTA publisher Take-Two on May 27. In the GTA forum, he writes that they are supposed to be:

  • what-up.app
  • rydeme.app
  • buckme.app
  • leonidagov.org
  • brianandbradley.com
  • hookers-galore.com
  • wipeoutcornskin.com
  • myboyhasacreepycorndog.com

Tez2 writes: “These domains could be websites in the game that R* might later redirect to the page of [GTA] 6, as we have seen with [GTA] 4 and 5. Or some could also be completely independent of that.”

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Endlich Releasedatum für GTA 6 bekannt – nicht 2025

Fictional domains that could be based on reality

What could be behind this? The GTA franchise is known for incorporating parodies of real existing services into its games. The allegedly leaked domains could have real-life counterparts:

  • what-up.app – possible reference to the messenger service WhatsApp
  • rydeme.app – could be related to the Uber or Lyft app
  • buckme.app – Patreon of OnlyFans as a possible model

The remaining domains also seem absurd, which could also have a real counterpart that cannot simply be deduced from the name.

Furthermore, the domains suggest that the protagonists will also have access to a smartphone in this GTA installment, where the parodies will find their place.

GTA 6 is coming to the gaming market on May 26, 2026, and will make quite an impact. Developers of other games are also looking forward to the release, but rather because they sometimes have to adjust the release of their own games. A team from a game drew something positive from the postponement of GTA 6: The postponement of GTA 6 disappointed thousands of players, but the team of a PS5 game celebrated so hard that they are “still hungover”

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User finds Warhammer figures in a “free to give away” pile, community clarifies: They are probably worth 500 euros

Sometimes you just get lucky: In two small suitcases, a user found several figures from the various worlds of Warhammer – some of them quite old. Seeking help, he asks what exactly he has in front of him and realizes that it is a true little treasure.

What kind of figures are these?

  • In a “free to give away” pile at work, a user found two suitcases containing several Warhammer figures, packed in red foam – many of them painted. He shares pictures on Reddit.
  • He writes that some figures feel really heavy. They could be made of pewter, which speaks for particularly old models. In the past, Warhammer minis were made of pewter and were so heavy, that some users even wanted to use them as improvised weapons.
  • The suitcase mainly contains Beastmen from Warhammer Fantasy or Age of Sigmar as well as some Chaos Warriors and even a few Tyranids. In total, there are almost 200 minis.

What are they worth? The price of “used” models varies greatly. Already assembled, primed, and especially painted minis are sometimes significantly more expensive than their original form, but only if the work was well done.

Normally, Warhammer figures come in parts and without color. On eBay, there are fully painted armies for between 25 and 350 euros. A user in the comments estimates:

  • Two such foam inserts contained an army of around 2,000 points – maybe not an elite unit, but hordes of specific peoples.
  • Per insert, there are 36 figures. A set of 32 Chaos Warriors costs new 84 dollars in the official store. With 6 inserts, roughly estimated, you would get at least 6 x 84 = 504 dollars.
  • Additionally, there are the two suitcases themselves, which would cost at least 100 dollars.
  • Converted at the current exchange rate (September 9), that would be 429.53 or 85.22, so around 510 euros.

Another user interjects that no one would pay so much money for these figures – but the new price amounts to a decent sum. Especially the pewter figures, if there are any, should significantly increase the price. Because they are a rarity, as a fan has already noted, who received old figures from his grandma.

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Das sind die Krieger des Chaos in Warhammer: The Old World

“The Curse of Red Foam”

In further comments, users pay tribute to the one who left these suitcases in the pile. It seems a collector from the early 2000s is going through a marital crisis and has to part with his favorites.

Another user explains that it is fate, because the suitcases are equipped with red foam:

That is the curse of red foam.

My original army as a teenager was 4,000 points of Blood Angels, which a guy in our local gaming store gave me. He came in, saw me painting my first box of tactical Marines, and said: “You like Marines? Here you go, kid,” and gave me 5 or 6 boxes full of models (in red foam). His fiancée didn’t like them, so they became mine.

A friend found a suitcase at a flea market with Orks in it. He asked how much, and an old man said: “Take them, my useless son doesn’t pay rent, so he doesn’t need toys,” or something like that. Again, red foam.

A guy in our local game store had his windshield smashed on the highway by an oversized Citadel case from the back of a pickup truck. There was a Bretonnia army inside. Red foam.

Surprisingly, other users added similar experiences. One got a T’au army in red foam, another a whole bunch of Space Marines. In the comments, there is agreement: red foam damn the figures to be passed on, intentionally or not.

Whether the user will keep or sell his find has not yet been revealed. Perhaps he might lose them or have to give them up for reasons – after all, it’s red foam. What is clear, however, is that a collection can quickly… take on large dimensions: Warhammer 40,000 has helped a fan through tough times – his collection is worth thousands of euros

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Dune: Awakening now has new armor sets for all classes, which many of you should be able to obtain without lifting a finger

Shortly before the release of the DLC “Lost Harvest” and the 2nd chapter of Dune: Awakening, the developers at Funcom introduced some of the new features for the survival MMO. Included are: the new armor sets.

What are these armor sets? The 5 new armor sets from Dune: Awakening of the free update from September 9, 2025 each represent one of the archetypes available in the game. There is now a new outfit for Bene Gesserit, Trooper, Mentat, Swordmaster, and Planetologist.

What is special about these sets? The new armors not only visually match the associated class, but also provide stats and special effects that support the respective playstyle.

  • The light chest piece and pants of the Swordmaster set from Ginaz, for example, offer a 2 percent reduction in cooldown for Swordmaster abilities.
  • The gloves, shoes, and helmet of the Planetologists provide a 1 percent reduction in cooldown for Planetologist skills.

If you wear the complete set of chest piece, helmet, pants, shoes, and gloves, you can reduce the cooldown of the abilities of the associated class by 7 percent.

Dune Awakening: Swordmaster Set
Here you see the Swordmaster set as well as the new ability to change the appearance of your character afterwards.

Where can I get these sets? According to the developers, the new armor sets now represent an additional reward when you have successfully completed all lessons or quests with the respective teacher and fully unlocked the respective skill tree. It seems there are no new class quests.

If you have been diligent since the launch and have completed all missions with all class teachers, you should find the armor sets in your inventory at the start of Chapter 2.

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

What extent do the new story contents offer?

What else have the developers revealed? On September 9, 2025, two new quest lines will come to the game: the continuation of the main story (via the free update) as well as the side quest revolving around a crashed collector (via the DLC “Lost Harvest”). The key takeaways from the meeting with Funcom:

  • Both quest lines should keep you busy for 4 to 6 hours each – so a total of around 8 to 12 hours of quest content will be added to the game.
  • The new story contents are expected to be staged similarly to the previous main story, i.e., with in-game sequences and fully voiced dialogues.
  • The free quest line focuses on a series of murders, and you must find out who is behind them. The detective story will also affect the type of tasks. For example, there should be some stealth passages where you must not be detected and cannot use lethal violence.
  • Anyone wanting to tackle the new chapter of the main story must have completed Chapter 1 of Dune: Awakening.
  • The paid quest line has nothing to do with the main story of Dune: Awakening and instead opens a new side story, where you can earn primarily cosmetic rewards but also comparable strong alternatives to items already available. The developers emphasize that buyers of the DLC do not gain advantages in character strength.
  • The start of the DLC quest line is aimed at characters who possess Tier 2 gear. The difficulty level will then gradually rise to Tier 4.

By the way, the latter is also intended for the 3 new test stations, for which you also need the new DLC. All of this will be complemented by new, dynamic events in the game world and fresh missions in the capitals (both part of the free update), which should further increase your playtime by a few hours.

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The new vehicle from Dune: Awakening: the Treadwheel

How good is the new vehicle?

The new Treadwheel is part of the paid DLC and is available in 3 different variants: for Tier 4, 5, and 6. You will also have various modules available, such as scanners, boosters, an extra seat, or storage.

The developers describe the Treadwheel as an alternative to the sandbike. The new vehicle is slightly slower but can perform quick maneuvers. With the extra seat, it is possible to drive in one direction while the passenger can shoot at enemies in the opposite direction.

A new quality of life improvement from the free update that applies to all vehicles: You can now switch your seat via a shortcut. If you want to know in detail which innovations from September 9, 2025, you need to pay for and which are free on the servers, take a look here: Dune: Awakening receives its biggest update today and the 1st DLC – What is free, and what do you need to pay for?

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Expert tests EA FC 26 over 4 months, sees the few new features as a great advantage for gameplay

An experienced content creator has been able to play EA FC 26 intensively for a whole 4 months. In his preliminary conclusion about the new football game, he emphasizes that despite fewer innovations, there would be much more fun to play. Because EA has, after a long time, focused on the essentials again.

Who is the expert? Benedikt BeneCR7x Bauer is a well-known content creator for EA FC (formerly FIFA). The former eProfessional has been allowed to give his feedback on the gameplay development at the EA Sports headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, for the second year in a row (2024 and 2025).

As an expert, BeneCR7x knows where the strengths, but especially the weaknesses of the football simulation lie. After 4 months of gaming experience and active exchange with the developers, he is sure that FC 26 will be significantly better this year.

This is mainly due to the fact that EA has focused on the core of the game and only implemented a few new features. In a YouTube video, he has given his first conclusion about FC 26.

Why could fewer innovations be an improvement? This year, EA spent time fixing the errors of the existing gameplay from FC 25. According to the YouTuber, the focus was on taking the criticism of the community and experts seriously and addressing specific weaknesses instead of desperately adding new features that have rarely been received positively by the community in the past.

This was the problem players had with new features in EA FC:

In recent years, fans have been waiting for big innovations before each release. While this is understandable when you have to spend a lot of money on the new installment every year, EA is repeatedly faced with the difficult task of incorporating new features, even though football hardly changes within a year.

The result was often innovations in gameplay that seemed to ignore existing problems.

An example is the discussion about the Trivela on Reddit, an outside foot shot that, especially from a distance, unrealistically led to a goal far too often and was thus exploited by many players to an excessive degree. Despite its much too high scoring guarantee, the problem with this shot was not fixed until the end of FC 25.

The basics such as shooting, passing, player agility in dribbling, and tempo boosts for faster players have now been increasingly focused on again. The slow gameplay from FC 25, which was harshly criticized by fans and experts alike, has been revised and improved according to BeneCR7x.

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Expert: These are the biggest improvements in gameplay

How is gameplay improving in FC 26? The expert highlights several gameplay aspects in his video that he believes have noticeably improved. The improvements affect central areas of the player experience, from shots to dribbling to physique.

  • Timed Finishing removed – provides a balanced shooting system
  • Dribbling is more precise – thanks to smoother movements and quicker changes of direction without the ball
  • Goalkeepers and defenders react more reliably – rebounds are less likely to land with the opponent
  • Physicality becomes more important – robust strikers are playable again

The result is, according to the expert, a faster, more controlled gameplay that could maintain the initial hype of EA FC 26 over months this time. Moreover, the months of dealing with gameplay have led to a real turning point in the history of EA FC (formerly FIFA): EA FC 26 shows in the first gameplay: Only offline do fans get more realism offered

Who should buy EA FC 26? Those hoping for many new features in the online and offline modes will probably not be completely satisfied with FC 26. However, those for whom the gameplay experience on the pitch is the priority and who look forward to fluid, fast gameplay are likely to feel very comfortable with FC 26.

You won’t have to completely miss out on innovations despite the focus on gameplay. In career mode, for example, several larger and smaller changes have been introduced again. One major new feature brings more excitement to your job as a manager: EA FC 26 introduces a new feature in career mode that makes every season unpredictable

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Elden Ring: Nightreign – How to solve the locust plague and get the trophy

In Elden Ring: Nightreign there are random events you may encounter. The Plague of Locusts is one of the more challenging events to solve, but it is worth securing the reward. Everything you need to know about it is here.

What is the Plague of Locusts? The Plague of Locusts is an event that can randomly appear during your runs in Elden Ring: Nightreign. You cannot deliberately trigger this event, but you may encounter it when facing the bosses Maris, Libra, and Heolster.

During this event, you will receive the message “A plague of locusts infests the land” and swarms of insects will appear everywhere, exploding and costing you levels if you do not evade them in time.

How to successfully complete the event, secure the trophy, and what reward awaits you, we have ready for you.

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Ending the Plague of Locusts – Here’s how to do it quickly and easily

Losing levels due to exploding swarms is not only annoying but can also ruin a good run within seconds. To end the plague as quickly as possible and minimize risk, you should follow these steps:

  • Do not panic and evade the swarms carefully to avoid level losses
  • If you are already engaged in a fight, it is better to end it depending on the remaining length of the health bar and look for the source of the plague to stop it
  • Observe the swarms and follow them – they will show you the direction in which you will find the boss you need to defeat
  • Look out for a huge, glowing moth that also decorates the trophy image (see title image), defeat it, and thus end the outbreak of the plague

A powerful buff and a trophy as a reward

When you complete the event and defeat the moth, the annoying insect swarms disappear. You also regain your lost levels in the form of runes.

You will also receive a powerful buff that gives you a significant bonus in earning more runes through battles. This way, you can level up faster with the buff and significantly increase your chances of reaching the maximum level in this run early.

When you complete the event for the first time, you will also receive the achievement or trophy named “Plague of Locusts”.

In addition to the random events, there are also larger events that appear in Elden Ring: Nightreign and can provide you with various locations and bonuses. All the Shifting Earths, what they are, what to expect, and what you will receive, you can read here: Elden Ring Nightreign: Shifting Earth – All locations and rewards of the Shifting Earths

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Dune: Awakening lures players back with a new update, but they are now asking: Where is my base?

In Dune: Awakening, players return to Arrakis with the update. But those logging in today face the question: Where is my base? We explain what has happened to your base.

What is happening in Dune: Awakening? Many players are currently returning to Arrakis in Dune: Awakening. The new update Chapter 2 attracts players with free and paid content. Alongside several new players coming through the Free Weekend, it seems that most of the players are veterans returning after a break.

However, those logging back in after a break face a problem: Their base is no longer where it was, and the resources are gone.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new update:

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

Trouble with the lost base

What has happened to the base? To maintain a base in Dune: Awakening, fuel must be regularly replenished and taxes paid. If this is neglected, the base will eventually lose its shields before gradually being destroyed by sandstorms.

After about 3 weeks, other players can take ownership of the base and loot all resources. This is a huge annoyance for returnees. What many players experience today, other returnees experienced back in summer after a break.

How was the return? In a report, Reddit user Neauellski describes his return. He logged back into the game after a long break about a month ago and discovered that his base along with resources and vehicles was gone.

He describes the moment as terrible: “Honestly, I am devastated, and my motivation to keep playing is completely gone. Also, because without a base, you can’t really play the game.”

Without a base, there is only the inventory left—and one must struggle to fight back. Those lucky enough find a guild or group on the server can join. However, most players have to start over from scratch.

How to prevent loss? If you want to avoid losing your base, you must log in every 2 weeks, refill fuel into the machines, and check your base for damage. Once that is done, a trip to Arakeen or Harko Village is also necessary to pay the taxes for the base.

To pay taxes, however, you also need enough Solari, which you may have to farm first in research stations. So, the base in Dune: Awakening cannot be maintained without playing.

That many returnees today stand “naked” in the desert and have to start Dune: Awakening over from scratch diminishes the experience that the big “Chapter 2” update was supposed to deliver. You can find out more about the update and the changes here: Dune: Awakening Server Status on September 9, 2025 – Maintenance completed, Patch Notes for Chapter 2 and DLC Lost Harvest

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Borderlands 4: 5 things you need to know before purchasing

Borderlands 4 is coming out this week. We summarize important information you should know before purchasing.

When is Borderlands 4 coming out? Borderlands 4 is coming out this week on Friday – that is, on September 12, 2025.

Release times vary slightly depending on the platform. On PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, it starts on September 12 at 12:00 AM, while the PC can start on the previous day at 6:00 PM. The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version is still further away. Here you can find the exact overview of the release times.

But to help you decide if you want to get the game, we summarize the most important facts about the release here.

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On which platforms is Borderlands 4 releasing?

Borderlands 4 is releasing on the following platforms:

  • PS5
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • PC (via Steam or Epic Games Store)
  • Nintendo Switch 2

Our overview of the release of Borderlands 4 with information on all content can be found here.

What is the price of Borderlands 4? What differences & prices do the editions have?

The Standard Edition of Borderlands 4 costs:

  • 69.99 € for PC
  • 69.99 € for Nintendo Switch 2
  • 79.99 € for Xbox Series X/S and PS5

It includes the main game. Pre-order customers receive the Golden Glory Pack with a Vault Hunter skin, weapon skin, and drone skin.

The Deluxe Edition costs 99.99 € for all platforms and includes:

  • Main game
  • Golden Glory Pack as a pre-order bonus (Vault Hunter skin, weapon skin, drone skin)
  • Bounty Pack Bundle with 4 bounty packs as DLCs after the release. These will come in the future and bring new missions, gear, bosses, and more.
  • Wrath of the Firehawk (weapon skin)

The Super Deluxe Edition costs 129.99 € for all platforms and includes:

  • Main game
  • Golden Glory Pack as a pre-order bonus (Vault Hunter skin, weapon skin, drone skin)
  • Bounty Pack Bundle with 4 bounty packs as DLCs after the release. These will come in the future and bring new missions, gear, bosses, and more.
  • Wrath of the Firehawk (weapon skin)
  • Artful Order Pack (four skins for Vault Hunters, four heads, four bodies)
  • Vault Hunter Pack: Here are the 2 story DLCs with new Vault Hunters, new regions, new weapons and gear, new skins for Vault Hunters and Echo-4 included.

What are the system requirements for Borderlands 4?

Want to play Borderlands 4 on PC? Then you should meet the following requirements.

Minimum requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 cores)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
  • Storage: 100 GB SSD

Recommended requirements:

  • Storage: 100 GB SSD
  • Operating System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

The lead developer of Borderlands 4 recently shared more details about the system requirements.

Can I play Borderlands 4 with friends?

Yes, Borderlands is known as a strong multiplayer series and continues this in Borderlands 4. Of course, you can also play the game solo, but the co-op options look like this:

  • You can play the complete story and all the game’s content online with up to four players. Invite each other for that.
  • There is full crossplay, so you can play across platforms. However, there is no cross-progression or cross-saves.
  • Split-Screen: You can play Borderlands 4 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in split-screen with two players. You can invite additional players online.

Who is Borderlands 4 suitable for?

Borderlands 4 is definitely suitable for fans of the series. There are plenty of other games in the Borderlands universe, and those who liked them will quickly feel at home in Borderlands 4.

However, Borderlands 4 is also a good entry point for newcomers. As of now, you do not necessarily have to have played Borderlands 1 to 3 to quickly catch up in the new world of Kairos. There are many new characters, new villains, and a completely new conflict.

In terms of gameplay, Borderlands focuses on fast-paced combat that becomes increasingly wild as you unlock better loot and stronger abilities. You take on one of four Vault Hunters, each with their own advantages and skills. In first-person perspective, you shoot your way across the planet Kairos – an open world that you can explore freely.

So if you enjoy:

  • collecting loot
  • playing fast-paced shooters
  • creating strong builds with skill trees
  • exploring an open world
  • and/or enjoy quirky humor

you are definitely in the right place.

Borderlands 4 starts on Friday and it will be exciting to see how the game compares to its predecessors. We already know a bit more about the four main characters: Vex, Amon, Rafa, and Harlowe. These are the Vault Hunters with whom you will play the game. We show you what makes them special: Which Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4 is right for me?

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Dune: Awakening – Where to find the new quests of Chapter 2 and Lost Harvest?

On September 9, 2025, Chapter 2 and the DLC Lost Harvest for Dune: Awakening were released. MeinMMO reveals where you can start the two new quest lines.

Where do I start the new, free quest line of Chapter 2? We received the quest “Noble Duties” through a short in-game sequence as we approached the trading post “The Anvil” with our character. This sent our Harkonnen to Harko Village, where we were to speak with Elara Tuek.

It is quite possible that the quest can also be started at any other trading post or in the capitals. The follow-up quest “Speak with the Lead Investigator” then took us to Arrakeen.

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

To continue the main story of Dune: Awakening, you must have played through Chapter 1, of course. An important part of the first chapter is the completion of 8 trials of the Aql, the solutions to which you can find in our guide.

Tip: Bring a scanner along for the first quests. You will need it for your investigations. Also, you should possess an Ornithopter, as the new adventure will later lead you into the deep desert.

Start of the new quest from the DLC “Lost Harvest”

Where do I start the new quest line of the DLC? You can only get it if you have purchased the new DLC “Lost Harvest”. However, it only appeared for us when we had set up a new base in the Hagga Basin – the old one was gone due to a longer break.

Dune Awakening: Quest for Lost Harvest
Here you see the starting point of the new DLC quest line.

As soon as we laid down the ground, walls, and ceilings of our new base, we received a distress signal for the quest “The Fall of the Mithra”. This leads you to the crash site of the eponymous Harvesters in the Western Vermillius Rift.

Simply head northwest from the “Griffin’s Reach Trading Post”. Upon reaching the destination, you will meet NPCs who will provide you with the first follow-up task.

What else do I need to know about the new update? The DLC and the update to Chapter 2 have much more to offer than just these quest lines. There are new class armor sets, dynamic events in the Hagga Basin, missions in the social hub, and more. For more details, check here: Dune: Awakening has received its biggest update today along with the first DLC – what is free, what do you have to pay for?

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Pokémon GO introduces a small change that can help you when choosing your attacks

Pokémon GO has received a small, unannounced change. And it is quite significant.

In addition to collecting Pokémon, battling is also one of the central aspects in all games of the series. Naturally, this is also the case in Pokémon GO.

Here, you can not only compete against other Pokémon in raids but also challenge the villains from Team GO Rocket and battle against friends or other trainers in the battle league. For the latter area, there is now an update that should be a strong addition for many trainers.

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

Less memorizing, more battling

What kind of change is this? If you have participated in the battle league, you had to learn and remember which charged attacks are very effective or not very effective against the opposing Pokémon. Effectiveness depends on the types of the Pokémon.

With the large number of Pokémon, especially those that have two types, this could certainly pose problems for some trainers. This led to a charged attack not achieving the desired effect.

This issue has now been addressed. An unannounced update has added a display under your charged attacks in the battle league that directly shows you whether the attack is very effective or not very effective.

What advantage does this bring? With this change, you now always see before using a charged attack how effective it will be against the opposing Pokémon. Especially on the way to the top levels of the battle league, the variety of different monsters you encounter can vary greatly.

Especially with monsters that have two types and that you encounter less frequently in the battle league, the new display can help you decide on the right attack.

Since the new season started on September 2, 2025, it is even more worthwhile to tackle the battle league and complete the corresponding limited research. This has been significantly simplified, allowing you to reach the coveted charged TMs faster.

If you want to fully engage in the battle league in Pokémon GO, you need not only experience, the right strategy, and a bit of luck but also the right monsters. The new season has noticeably changed the current meta. Which monsters now dominate the Super League can be seen here: 8 monsters you should not miss in the Super League in Pokémon GO.

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German Twitch streamer wants to “only” play Minecraft, manages to break 2 gaming PCs in just a few hours

The brother of Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler, Nici Stemmler also streams on Twitch and broke 2 PCs in the process. He managed to do this within just a few hours and had to drive to another apartment to continue streaming.

Who is it about? The brother of Twitch streamer Trymacs is also active on Twitch. He has been streaming regularly for 2.5 months and is building his own community. Previously, he was occasionally seen in his brother’s projects, now he is also pursuing social media on his own.

Days ago, Nici wanted to quietly stream Minecraft live on Twitch with his Twitch colleagues Paul Frege and Aditotoro. For this, he used Trymacs’s guest setup.

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

Water cooling is said to have “burst”

Two PCs break down: It was already visible in the stream that the PC was reaching its limits: The Twitch stream image was repeatedly out of sync or froze with short stutters. You can see a clip of this here on twitch.tv. Nici mentioned that the PC’s processor had a temperature of 100 degrees.

Trymacs later stated that the water cooling had “burst” (source: YouTube, from minute 00:18). There was no water left to cool the PC, causing the computer to “burn out”.

After that, Nici went into Trymacs’s LAN setup. This is where Trymacs’s LAN parties take place, which he sometimes hosts with his Twitch colleagues. But here too, the same problem occurs: The PC has “burned out” (source: YouTube, from minute 00:29). According to Trymacs, the reason is that the PC had been left unused for too long and was not being utilized.

Nici has to change apartments: Eventually, Nici went to the apartment of Twitch streamers Chefstrobel and Kuba. Since Kuba is currently not there, Nici could use his setup and continue streaming from there. Everything then worked without incidents.

Trymacs concluded about it: “He made two PCs burn out in one day. (…) Now we know that the guest setup and the LAN party setup are junk. That’s good.” (Source: YouTube, from minute 00:48).

What exactly went wrong with the PCs and their usage remains unclear. Nici also had some difficulties with another project. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: Twitch streamers plan a big camper tour, but even the start is a disaster, leaving the locals in despair

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The expert who predicted the financial crash of 2008 warns: Gen Z and Millennials are consuming too little

Generation Z and Millennials have long been considered the backbone of the economy, but now this boom might be faltering. Many young people are struggling financially, and the coming months and years are not expected to be easier.

Who is it about? Meredith Ann Whitney is an American businesswoman and financial analyst. She became known for successfully predicting the financial crisis of 2008. In this context, she was referred to by the magazine Bloomberg as the “Oracle of Wall Street.”

In a recent episode of “Barron’s Roundtable” aired by Fox Business, Whitney explained that while Generation Z and Millennials have supported consumer spending and are often seen as the backbone of the economy post-pandemic, their financial fundamentals are becoming increasingly problematic. There are various reasons for this.

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Gen Z and Millennials have long been seen as the backbone of the economy with high spending

What has the situation looked like so far? According to Whitney, the purchasing power of Gen Z and Millennials has supported the U.S. market in recent years, especially the so-called “Avocado Toast” group: This refers to individuals who are very young, well-educated, and enjoy consuming a lot.

What is changing now? However, the situation has changed dramatically in recent years and months. Rising costs are particularly hitting young people hard, and in the U.S. student loans that need to be repaid also play a significant role:

Whitney sees rising unemployment and declining purchasing power

Whitney’s forecast is grim: Whitney predicts that the purchasing power and financial stability of Gen Z and Millennials will continue to suffer over the next year, particularly due to debts, declining assistance, and high living costs. This could not only worsen their personal situations but also have noticeable effects on the overall economy.

Whitney also expects the unemployment rate, currently around 3%, to rise to over 4% to 5%, which could further increase pressure on the economy.

Whitney emphasizes that the impacts of wage garnishments on student debt and the cessation of health subsidies next year will bring “entirely new challenges,” primarily for Generation Z and Millennials.

Companies have heavily focused their marketing efforts on these younger generations, who will now experience “real pressure on consumer spending.” Therefore, Whitney predicts that “Generation Z and Millennials will be very weak next year.” Some companies have already lowered their forecasts due to reduced purchases.

More and more young people want to earn money as content creators. It is becoming increasingly easier to start a career as a content creator and earn a living without a college degree. After all, you only need a smartphone to get started: Generation Z earns millions with their side jobs, and many young people believe they no longer need to study

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New role-playing game on Steam learns from Baldur’s Gate 3, even gets help from one of its stars, but plays in space

With Starfinder: Afterlight, a new sci-fi role-playing game is being developed on Steam. The creators have a clear credo: The world lives from its characters. Baldur’s Gate 3 serves as a model, and one of its voice actors even provided tutoring.

What kind of game is this?

  • Starfinder: Afterlight comes from the indie studio Epictellers Entertainment and is based on the second edition of Starfinder, the sci-fi offshoot of Pathfinder – One of the biggest competitors to Dungeons & Dragons.
  • In Afterlight, your captain is missing, and you gather 6 unique companions to stop the impending doomsday. The game is completely single-player and focuses on storytelling.
  • As is common for cRPGs, the gameplay consists of many conversations with options that can shape your story and isometric, turn-based battles. You can choose from 6 classes in the Starfinder rulebook for your character.
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Der erste Teaser zu Starfinder: Afterlight, dem Rollenspiel im Sci-Fi-Konkurrenten zu Dungeons & Dragons auf Steam

What makes Starfinder: Afterlight so special: As they explained in conversation with PCGamesN, the developers focus mainly on the companions. They are what brings the game to life, they say:

Our main goal is to make the companions as lively as possible. Voice acting contributes a lot to this. […] Companions are one of the cornerstones of the story and the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 and Larian’s previous work, Divinity, apparently served as models. As a mentor, Neil Newbon, the voice actor of Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3, has helped the developers. How serious Epictellers is can already be seen in two of the main roles:

  • Tycho, a kind of space inventor rat, is voiced by Inel Tomilson. Tomilson is known to you as Quartus from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 as well as from Final Fantasy XVI and Dragon Age: The Veilguard (various roles here).
  • The voice of the soldier Kole has an even larger portfolio: Fred Tatasciore voices Bane in the Batman Arkham games, Kil’jaeden and Etrigg in WoW, Zeratul in Starcraft and Heroes of the Storm, the new Mordekaiser from LoL and Soldier: 76 from Overwatch. For all his over 1,000 roles, check out IMDb.

Currently, it is just English voice acting. Whether the game will be released and dubbed in German is still unknown.

Afterlight will soon launch a campaign on Kickstarter and already the developers have promised a “very famous” actress who will come on board. A release date has not yet been announced. You can currently wishlist the game on Steam.

Starfinder: Afterlight forgoes a script, aims to simulate what makes Pen and Paper so good

What sets Afterlight apart from other role-playing games is that the voice actors receive very few guidelines. Instead of strictly following a script and voicing pre-written texts, the voice actors are encouraged to improvise.

As PCGamesN explains, the voice actors are explicitly told to have fun while working and to goof around. This brings “the characters to life.”

In Pen and Paper, interactions are never predetermined but always spontaneous – something that cannot happen in a programmed video game. The improvisation aims to simulate this at least in part.

How well Starfinder will work as a cRPG remains to be seen. The system itself has not yet had a breakthrough in the video game sector; however, the original version, Pathfinder, already has. Owlcat has already shown with Kingmaker and Wrath of the Righteous that the complex role-playing system can indeed work as a video game: One of the best role-playing games is finally complete and larger than Baldur’s Gate 3, costing me my entire vacation

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The strongest demons in Demon Slayer that Tanjiro and his friends must defeat

For the grand finale in Anime, Tanjiro and the Hashira from Demon Slayer still have to defeat the strongest demons. Who remains for the final battles will be seen in the following ranking.

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How were the demons selected? The demons (or devils) from Demon Slayer are divided into the 12 Kizuki. These are the 12 most powerful existing demons who have received a lot of blood from their leader Muzan and work for him. The higher a demon’s rank and the stronger they are, the lower their number.

The 12 Kizuki are divided into the six upper (waxing moon) and the six lower ranks (waning moon). In this ranking, we only deal with the six upper Kizuki, as the six lower ones have already been defeated in the anime. They were:

  • Lower 6: Kamanue
  • Lower 5: Rui
  • Lower 4: Mukago
  • Lower 3: Wakuraba
  • Lower 2: Rokuro
  • Lower 1: Enmu
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Demon Slayer: Trailer for the Infinity Castle Arc Movie

From here on, the abilities of the upper 6 Kizuki and their current status are presented before they appear in the film for the Infinity Castle Arc of Demon Slayer, which starts on September 18th. Note that we do not count Muzan – he is undeniably the strongest of all demons. Additionally, Hantengu (former Upper 4) does not appear, as his place has already been replaced in Season 4.

The strongest demons from Demon Slayer in ranking

Daki and Gyutaro

  • Rank: Upper 6
  • Status: Eliminated (Season 2)

The rank of Upper 6 was shared by a sibling pair. As humans, they lived in the poorest part of the entertainment district – Daki worked as a courtesan due to her beauty, while Gyutaro was considered ugly and worked as a debt collector.

Both died due to an encounter with a samurai, after which Doma, Upper 2, transformed them into demons. As demons, they had the unique trait of sharing a body. They could only be defeated if they were beheaded simultaneously.

Daki could manipulate her sashes and use them like blades. Additionally, she had one of Gyutaro’s eyes implanted, granting him her body as a living space. Gyutaro created flying blood sickles with deadly poison from his own flesh. Ultimately, they were defeated by Tengen Uzui, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke.

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Shooter must annoy its old fans to appear on PS5, sells 13 million copies

Ready or Not has sold 13 million copies so far. The recent release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has contributed significantly to this. However, many old fans were upset about it.

What game are we talking about? Ready or Not is a tactical hardcore shooter where you act as a SWAT team completing dangerous police missions. The game can be played both solo and in co-op.

Ready or Not launched in Early Access on December 17, 2021, on Steam and aimed to stand out with its unique realism from the beginning. Two years later, version 1.0 was released, and on July 15, 2025, the shooter made its way to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Here you can see a trailer for Ready or Not:

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Ready or Not shows a new trailer for the full release

Shooter celebrates 13 million copies sold – many on console

Overall, Ready or Not has sold 13 million copies since its release: This announcement was made by the development studio Void Interactive in a cross-post. Of these sales, 3 million were achieved on consoles.

The post states: “3 Million fans of Ready or Not on PlayStation and Xbox and continuing to grow. Across PC and console, the LSPD has grown to over 13 million officers responding.”

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For the release on consoles, the developers made several decisions that were not popular with many veterans. Angry fans wrote hundreds of negative reviews because the developers yielded to the wishes of Sony and Microsoft.

Why are old fans upset?

  • On June 27, the developers announced in a post on Steam that the PC version of Ready or Not will undergo content changes to remain compatible with the console version.
  • For example, some depictions of violence and nudity were reduced, and explicit depictions of violence/mistreatment against children were scaled back.

Many old fans yelled that this was “censorship” (as in this Steam review). They also claimed that Ready or Not loses the very realism that attracted many players in the first place.

Shortly after the announcement of the content changes, reviews for Ready or Not plummeted to new lows. (Source: steamdb.info)

After these changes, there was a flood of negative reviews on Steam. However, the shooter has largely recovered since then: The reviews for Ready or Not on Steam are 76% positive and are therefore “mostly positive”.

Battlefield 6 is also currently striving for a more realistic atmosphere on the battlefield. But now, the developers are introducing a new tool that divides fans. You can read more about this in the article: Battlefield 6 completely overdoes it, letting you tear down buildings like Thor

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Borderlands 4 chief warns: If you have a lousy gaming PC, don’t expect wonders from the Day 1 patch

The head of Borderlands 4 was asked by fans how much performance changes when the Day 1 Patch arrives. However, the answer is likely to be disappointing to many.

Who is it about? Randy Pitchford is the CEO of Gearbox and the head of Borderlands 4. He has previously made headlines with polarizing statements, such as when he advised a fan to save money or work extra to afford Borderlands 4. The fan had approached him with a request not to raise the game’s price due to rising living costs.

With new posts on X.com, he is once again stirring discussions. This time it’s about system requirements and the optimization of the game. The website destructoid.com reported performance issues during the preview test of Borderlands 4. The head explained himself afterward.

Here you can watch the trailer for the launch week of Borderlands 4:

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Der Trailer zur Launch-Woche von Borderlands 4

Day 1 Patch brings no miracles

What does the head say? Randy Pitchford commented on the issue in two posts on X.com. He explains what the system requirements for Borderlands 4 mean. A player whose PC meets the “Recommended” requirements should be able to experience Borderlands 4 at 60 FPS in 2K on medium settings.

Players whose systems fall below the minimum requirements should not expect to be able to play Borderlands 4 at all. Randy Pitchford states on X.com: “Using a computer that does not meet the minimum requirements, one must expect that the game is unplayable.”

At the same time, the head also discusses the “Day 1 Patch” that Borderlands 4 will receive at launch. It is supposed to address core issues, make optimizations, and bring significant improvements. However, the head also asks for understanding that a new AAA game will not run buttery smooth on a weaker or older system.

How bad is the performance? We at MeinMMO have also received access to a test version before the release and have already gotten an impression of the performance.

MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller assesses the performance as follows:

I am currently testing Borderlands 4 and was able to discuss a boss fight from the game and the corresponding mission in a preview. I had no performance issues during the boss fight itself, but fewer enemies were involved. During the mission, I experienced several FPS drops, especially when entering a new area of the fortress where many enemies greeted me and started shooting at the same time. The problem is that with each FPS drop, the game stutters briefly. This can be disturbing in a battle. I play Borderlands on PC and my system is somewhere between minimum and recommended requirements.

We cannot yet say how much the “Day 1 Patch” will actually affect performance. However, if the system falls below the minimum requirements, playing Borderlands 4 is probably not recommended, as the head states it will become unplayable.

The clear words of the head faced criticism in the comments. They do not appreciate that even before the release, there are warnings about performance and that the head himself makes such cautionary statements. With Borderlands 4, many fundamental changes were actually supposed to happen: “Less Border, more Lands” The head reveals what will fundamentally change in Borderlands 4

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The delay of GTA 6 disappointed thousands of players, but one team celebrated so hard that they are “still hungover”

The shift of the long-awaited and simultaneously feared GTA 6 caused mixed reactions among players and game developers, most of whom were rather disappointed. However, for a few individuals, this announcement was worth a proper celebration.

Which team celebrated the delay of GTA 6? The team behind the upcoming Ghost of Yotei from Sucker Punch was one of the few studios for which the delay of GTA 6 was the best news they could imagine. While other studios are anxious about their own release dates that could face fierce competition from the giant’s delay, the developers of Ghost of Yotei experienced quite the opposite. 

Before the delay, GTA 6 was targeted for late 2025, which could have overlapped with the release of Ghost of Yotei on October 2, 2025. But now, Rockstar decided to wait until May 26, 2026 for the release – allowing Sucker Punch’s open-world adventure to proceed in peace.

This caused such joy within the team that, according to their own statement in exchange with MinnMax (via YouTube), is still felt.

Here you can see the trailer for GTA 6, which will ultimately not appear until 2026:

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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer

The delay of GTA 6 not only caused relief, but also wet and joyful euphoria

How does a team member express their feelings about the announcement from Rockstar? The co-creative director of Ghost of Yotei Nate Fox explained to MinnMax that the announcement of the delay of GTA 6 triggered such euphoria that the team had to celebrate extensively at first.

When asked by MinnMax if the studio popped champagne corks after the announcement, Fox simply replied: “We’ve all been hungover for several months. It was a great day” (exact timing on YouTube).

What makes their reaction so special? Sucker Punch was lucky that the delay of GTA 6 moved the release away from their own, rather than pulling it closer. Other studios were anxious about receiving such a long-awaited game like GTA 6 as a competitor to their own game and were even willing to delay their own projects.

For this reason, they are just some of the few that can be so happy about the shift of the title as they now feel “safe”. 

GTA 6 will be released on May 26, 2026, as long as it is not delayed again. However, that seems unlikely, explains a former developer from Rockstar, who is very sure about that. Other rumors are just a pure “desire for attention”: Former Rockstar Games developer explains why you should not fear another delay of GTA 6 for now

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Dungeon Master of Dungeons & Dragons admits he has been cheating his players for 5 years – the community celebrates it

A Dungeon Master from Dungeons & Dragons has been making his players live with a lie for years, withholding important information from them. And this seems to please not only them.

How is the Dungeon Master deceiving his players? Reddit user ASpookyShadeOfGray confesses to the community on Reddit that he has been designing puzzles for his players for 5 years that have no solutions. He himself is quite bad at designing them, and they tend to be too easy for his groups.

When he started making the puzzles more challenging, he noticed that the players often had better solutions than he did and often accepted their creations if they were better than his original. At some point, he had trouble creating a puzzle with a proper solution and thought that his players probably wouldn’t notice if there was no solution, as long as he didn’t tell them.

So he let them continue to find their own solutions, but without having a suitable one in hand himself. He opened the thread because he “just wanted to tell someone who won’t turn around and tell his players that he has been deceiving them for five years.”

But the community celebrates his approach and supports him in his decision.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – Second Official Trailer for the Movie

It often depends on the group

How does the community find his idea? In the community on the thread, his actions are well received. Many users celebrate the freedom he gives his players and the creativity that is fostered because there is no clear line they have to follow.

Many other Dungeon Masters join the conversation and explain that they would do it similarly and have had very good experiences with it – as long as they don’t tell their players. Because then it often happens that motivation decreases and the puzzles no longer appeal to the players, as the contemplation of the supposedly “right” solution is important.

Others argue that puzzles without a prior solution cannot be good puzzles. Because how could one design a good one if there is no solution to hold onto and demonstrate that it is a good puzzle? Again, other users find this approach especially good for players who struggle with seemingly easier puzzles.

Is the concept of the Dungeon Master advisable? In this case, the concept of the Dungeon Master seems to work well because the players enjoy his puzzles, even though there is no official solution for them. However, for other groups, it might be too open and lead to confusion or frustration, as there is no guidance or a nudge in the right direction.

As is often the case with Dungeons & Dragons, it primarily depends on the group composition. It primarily lies with the Dungeon Master to assess what type of puzzles suit their players, how much assistance they need, and how well they can design puzzles themselves or seek inspiration online.

The community discussion also shows: Many Dungeon Masters trust that their players will become creative and find clever solutions. In one case, a Dungeon Master presented his party with a seemingly impossible quest that his players solved in a way he absolutely did not expect: Players in Dungeons & Dragons get an impossible task, take revenge with a nasty trap

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Dune: Awakening Server Status on September 9, 2025 – Maintenance Complete, Patch Notes for Chapter 2 and DLC Lost Harvest

The developers of Dune: Awakening have announced a server maintenance for September 9, 2025, to implement changes and fixes to the servers of the survival MMO. MeinMMO will inform you when you can expect to play again.

Update on September 9, 2025 – 11:17 a.m.: On the official Discord channel, the developers announce that the servers are back online and the new content is available. The patch notes for 1.2.0.0 can be found at duneawakening.com.

Update from September 9, 2025 – 11:07 a.m.: You can download the new update on Steam. The download size is 8.2 GB.

How long will the servers be offline? According to the developers, the servers of Dune: Awakening will go offline on September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The maintenance is expected to last about 120 minutes. If everything goes according to plan, you should be able to return to the servers by 12:00 PM. MeinMMO will also update this announcement if there are any delays.

Why is the maintenance happening? Today sees the release of the DLC “Lost Harvest” along with a free content update. New features for all players include:

  • Main story continues
  • Character editing after creation
  • Dynamic encounters
  • Contracts in the Social Hub
  • New layouts for the Deep Desert
  • New archetype armors
  • New hairstyles and tattoos

The DLC brings:

  • New vehicle
  • New quest line with unique locations
  • New building elements and decorations
  • New armor and weapon skins
  • New swatches and emotes

It is currently unclear if all content will be available immediately after the maintenance or if it will follow later in the evening, as is usual with Steam.

What about the patch notes? They will be released only after the maintenance is completed. We will add these to the article as soon as they are available.

The trailer for the new content of Dune Awakening:

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

What do I need to know about Dune: Awakening? The new survival MMO from Funcom was released on June 10, 2025, for PC and takes you to the desert planet Arrakis. However, you won’t encounter the familiar storyline from the books or movies, but rather an alternative timeline in which Paul Atreides was never born.

Hunger, thirst, sun, aggressive enemies – from the very first moment, survival is the focus of Dune: Awakening. By building better tools, gear, bases, vehicles, and weapons, you will gradually ease your daily life, allowing you to concentrate more on exploring the game world, mastering dungeons, or experiencing the story.

In large parts of the game world, you can encounter up to 39 other players. Exceptions are the two faction capitals and the Deep Desert, a vast endgame area where PvP is active almost everywhere and which changes fundamentally every week due to a storm. You can find out more in our overview: Dune: Awakening – Everything about the release on PS5, Xbox, and PC

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