Bare Warrior levels 9 months in WoW Classic to level 60, the video is pure pain

The perhaps toughest test of patience in World of Warcraft has now been achieved. A player has reached level 60 – and that naked. He has survived the journey only with his fists.

World of Warcraft Classic is not a difficult game. The last few have realized that. However, this changes drastically when one tries to play the game in “Hardcore” mode, where each character has only one life and becomes unplayable afterward.

But for some, even that is not enough challenge. A warrior apparently wanted the maximum dose of pain and has now achieved the incredible: He reached level 60 without outside help. Without weapons. Naked.

Thus, “Onepunchwarr” has become a living legend for many WoW fans.

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What were the rules? The rules for this special challenge were as follows:

  • No armor may be worn, including jewelry or rings.
  • No weapon may be used. Only unarmed attacks, that is, fist fighting, are allowed.
  • All content must be played without a group.
  • All items must be self-obtained – that is, crafted or farmed.
  • Trading with other players is forbidden.

If you look at the times the warrior spent on each level, you can already glimpse how monotonous it must have been. Between each level up are 10 or more hours during which Onepunchwarr relentlessly defeated the same enemies – and always only one at a time, because two of them could quickly lead to a death and thus to the failure of the challenge.

In his latest video, the player explains the difficulties he encountered along the way and where he farmed and grinded:

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He found it particularly exhausting to maintain concentration. Because after farming in the same area for 4 or 5 hours and being exposed to complete monotony, mistakes simply happen. Small mistakes can still be corrected, but any larger mispull could be the last.

Other players, who intentionally wanted to disturb him by tagging the mobs – that is, quickly attacking the enemies before Onepunchwarr could land an attack – increasingly became annoying. Especially with tough “Named” enemies, this often ruined several minutes of planning.

How long did it all take? In total, leveling took a full 15 days and 3 hours of gameplay over 9 months. While some levels were completed within a few hours, later levels could take 10 or 15 hours. Considering that he often grinded 3 levels in the same place, it should be clear that Onepunchwarr never wants to see certain enemies again in his life.

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The community celebrates its hero: In the WoW Classic community, Onepunchwarr is already a small hero. He receives much praise for having pursued this to the end. Although there are some skeptical comments about whether this can really be fun, the overwhelming majority is positive. Here are some excerpts:

  • “Holy Hell, every mob is green and still reduces you to 20% HP, playing like this must be extremely exhausting.” – Wisniaksiadz
  • “I respect the achievement, but that must have been incredibly boring.” – G00SFRABA
  • “Now that you’ve done that, how will you handle your newfound free time? Do you watch paint dry? As far as I know, it should also be very captivating to count all the threads of your clothing.” – Bio-Grad

Even before Onepunchwarr, some players in World of Warcraft became living legends. Also known is the Pandaren who is still neutral today and yet reached the maximum level. He has never left the starting island of the Pandaren and levels there by farming herbs and ores: Doubleagent.

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A player of Path of Exile 2 requests a change in trading, which the developers find so good that they implement it directly into the game

In Path of Exile 2, a player had an idea that the developers liked so much that they brought it directly into the game.

What was that idea? As in most games, every gamer probably has some idea on how to make the game better in their opinion. This was also the case for Jazzlike_Situation_8, who suggested on Reddit to add a new filter for trading.

He wanted to be able to filter for items that have a certain degree of total resistance against elements. This way, one could display items that for example offer 30% resistance against cold damage and 40% resistance against lightning damage.

This so-called pseudo-filter thus combines several existing filters into a single, convenient filter. In order to possibly get it into the game, he presented his idea on Reddit and shortly after received a response from the developers.

Here you can see the trailer for the new season:

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Good suggestion is quickly implemented

How is the suggestion received? The user’s suggestion quickly finds favor on Reddit. Others also consider the idea as reasonable and actually implementable. But not only other players, but also the developers of Path of Exile 2 came across the post.

Community Manager Belakay commented: “Hello! We are constantly striving to improve trading. Perhaps you noticed that our web team recently added ‘Fractured’ as a search term. Pseudo resistances are something we would love to add as soon as we have the opportunity to do so.”

While the players initially rejoice at the quick and positive response, only 3 hours pass before the developers respond a second time.

What else do the developers have to say? In the new comment, the developers announce good news for the players. They have implemented the idea within the 3 hours, and it is now directly available in the game.

Well, the web developers have worked their magic! Pseudo mods can now be searched for! This does not currently apply retroactively, so previously listed items cannot be found. However, we are working on it. You need to restart your client to see this change in the game’s browser.

The developers of Path of Exile 2 have thus worked quickly and brought the change into the game just 3 hours after its discovery. For the fans, this is an extremely positive message, and they are praising the staff of Grinding Gear Games and even wishing them a promotion on Reddit.

That the developers of Path of Exile 2 really care about the game is also demonstrated by the head himself. MeinMMO asked him at a press preview for the new season which character he wants to play in the new season, and he had a clear answer: The head of Path of Exile 2 reveals which class he will play in Season 2

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Pokémon GO brings an update that could accidentally reveal your location

Pokémon GO has brought some small updates that change various displays in the game. However, these can lead to problems.

Time and again, there are updates in Pokémon GO that are supposed to improve various aspects of the game. However, they do not always resonate with the trainers as intended.

This is also the case this time. A new update has adjusted and changed several displays in the game. However, the community does not necessarily see all changes as beneficial.

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Berries, Balls, and Monsters

What are the changes? There are several changes that have made their way into the game. For instance, the display of berries and balls has been modified when you are in the catching screen. They are no longer arranged in a strict line, but resemble the arrangement of your item bag.

Moreover, there are changes affecting the display of your Pokémon. Previously, your Pokémon that were caught before the current year had a badge. This allowed you to see immediately that it was an older monster, which is relevant for guaranteed lucky trades.

Additionally, the display of where you caught a Pokémon has now moved up. This display was previously found at the very bottom of the overview with the Pokémon details.

Furthermore, a trainer reported on Reddit about another change. When you are in the trading window, a notification will now appear at the top indicating whether you have already completed the daily special trade of the day or not.

What problems could this update cause? There is some criticism in the community regarding various changes made in the update. The new arrangement of berries and balls, for example, has faced criticism. Trainers have grown accustomed to the arrangement over the years and now need to retrain their muscle memory.

FPG_Matthew commented on Reddit: “As with the change to the item bag, we should have the OPTION to adjust the berry menu as we see fit, so that everyone is satisfied.”.

Further criticism arises concerning the location information, which is now found higher up and could unintentionally reveal one’s residential location. Dran_K said on Reddit: “Position the location information back at the bottom so that screenshots can be shared without accidentally doxxing oneself.”.

If you want to share screenshots of Pokémon in the future without revealing the catching location, you will need to edit the screenshots before sharing.

In the current month, there are again many contents available for you in Pokémon GO. Various events, raids, raid hours, and other contents are waiting for you. To find out what exactly they are and when they take place, check our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Twitch streamer faces a special challenge in LoL, gets banned for it

League of Legends has many challenges in itself. A streamer on Twitch has now taken on a special challenge, but he was temporarily banned for it.

Which streamer is it about? The Twitch streamer Bardinette has streamed more than 5,000 hours of LoL. With a crazy strategy where he played the support champion, Bard, on the top lane, he became known in the community.

With this playstyle, he has become a Challenger, the highest rank in League of Legends. Now Bardinette wanted to take on a new challenge, but this one was not as fun and crazy as Toplane Bard.

What special challenge has he set for himself? Bardinette introduced his next challenge in a post on X on August 29, 2025. The Twitch streamer wants to find out how high he can rank up while keeping the initial creep score (CS) value at 0.

The creep score is a value that increases when you kill a minion/creep in League of Legends, which are the NPC units that are on the map with the champions. These so-called last hits increase your gold to buy important items.

In the video, you can see the trailer for Season 3 in 2025 of League of Legends:

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Bardinette was banned for this challenge

Why was he banned for his challenge? In League of Legends, the gold that champions receive from various sources is one of the most important gameplay mechanics. Gold is used to buy items that enhance the champion. Simply put: If you have little gold, you are significantly weaker than champions with more gold.

Since Bardinette actively ignores an important gameplay mechanic in this challenge and slows down his team members, his behavior falls under the category of griefing. Griefing describes the intentional sabotage of team members and is a reason for reporting in many online games.

Bardinette posted on September 4, 2025 on X a screenshot showing that he was banned for a day.

Griefing is prohibited in the official LoL Code of Conduct: The official Code of Conduct for League of Legends states under the heading “Behaviors That the Community Rejects” the following: “Intentional feeding, harassment in-game, sabotage.”

As a consequence of violations of these behaviors, League of Legends mentions among other things the suspension of rule breakers: “Temporary or permanent ban from League of Legends or any games from Riot.” (leagueoflegends.com)

Besides Bardinette, another Twitch streamer has also taken on a challenge in League of Legends. Fortunately, he does not sabotage his teammates, but instead faces the challenge of a new role after having played almost exclusively in the jungle: Twitch streamer says one role in LoL is easy, after 600 games he apologizes and loses 1,700 euros.

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The iPhone 17 is here, but a decision by Apple confuses and fans feel directly reminded of Master Chief

Apple has unveiled its new iPhones, but one decision has confused many fans: The color selection for the new devices. Many are reminded of other things like a pumpkin or toys.

What was unveiled? Apple presented its next generation of iPhones at its last keynote on September 9, 2025. In addition to the iPhone 17, they also introduced an ultra-thin Air model.

However, fans are especially debating one fact: The color selection for the new models. For instance, black or gray are no longer available in the standard models’ color options.

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The iPhone 17, the Pumpkin, and the Master Chief

Here are the reactions: Many users had indeed anxiously awaited the unveiling of Apple’s new models, and there were several leaks beforehand hinting at the colors and models.

Nevertheless, the reactions are surprisingly mixed, as most did not expect the colors. Currently, the biggest issue for many viewers is the lack of an option to choose “black” for the iPhone 17. Someone explains on Reddit: “Man, it’s a crime that they didn’t make a black Pro model.”

On Threads, numerous users posted memes about Apple’s new colors:

  • For example, someone jokes: “Who is getting the iPhone 17 Pro in Pumpkin Spice Latte color?”
  • Others are reminded of the Master Chief from Halo or the Ninja Turtles with these colors and post corresponding memes (via Threads.com).
  • Others compare Apple’s color selection to Nintendo’s GameCube: Here, the colors blue, white, and orange were also available.

Why the color orange? The reason Apple opted for these colors is not known. One user jests and speculates on Reddit that Apple deliberately removed gray and black from the color options for the iPhone 17 to push its new Air models. Because here, the options black and gray are still available. However, others doubt this and find it nonsense.

However, there might be a more pragmatic reason: The online magazine Vogue explains that the color orange/tangerine is one of the current trend colors of summer 2025. It is quite possible that Apple is aligning with the current trends to boost sales.

In 2007, Steve Jobs presented the iPhone to the public for the first time. What hardly anyone knew: The device did not function properly during the presentation, and the developers had to come up with a plan so that the situation did not get exposed: In 2007, Steve Jobs presented the first iPhone: The presentation became legendary, while the device didn’t work properly

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Player demands from game masters in Dungeons & Dragons: Characters must feel fear of death again

During their sessions in Dungeons & Dragons, many characters grow very dear to their players. However, from a player’s perspective, that can ruin the experience.

What is the player’s problem? Reddit user and DnD player JaxTheCrafter addresses the game masters in the community in his thread on Reddit with an appeal: They should threaten their players with death. He believes that groups often ignore an essential aspect of the game out of love for their characters, thereby damaging the player experience.

Many would refrain from letting their characters (permanently) die, thus ignoring the survivability that makes, for example, higher hit points or armor class irrelevant. Fights would then be predestined, as no one could die outside of the opponents, and therefore not much would be at stake. Failed death saving throws in case of unconsciousness would no longer have serious consequences, as they would not lead to any perma-death.

Many builds would lose their value due to this practice, as a tank would present the same risk of dying as a spellcaster – none at all. From his perspective, focusing on damage would make much more sense, as the opponents would die faster.

The community understands his view, but also points out that his assumption may not be true. It often depends heavily on the group.

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“One can still lose a fight and face the consequences without anyone dying.”

What does the community say about his demand? The community agrees with the user under his thread in that certain threats, tensions, and consequences are necessary to maintain the fun of the game, especially when a group decides to make their characters indirectly immortal. Because without a real fear of significant consequences, fights would indeed lose their meaning.

Most do not see a real threat to values and builds since it would still be about values that need to be efficiently decreased to bring the opponents to their knees. However, many users also believe that direct fear of death is not necessary for this. Just because their players know that the characters cannot die permanently, the characters themselves are not aware of it – the world remains deadly and threatening for them in the role-playing game.

Others emphasize that they use other consequences in their sessions when things go wrong. For example, they would resort to the deaths of NPCs, hostage situations, imprisonment, or the like, ensuring that the players would still be challenged despite the absence of a death mechanic and would need to find solutions for their failures. Others explain that their characters can indeed die, but they always receive means to bring them back, such as complex resurrection methods.

There are many ways to generate threats despite everything. The problem the user addresses lies primarily in the role-playing area and less in a real limitation of the game mechanics. By ignoring permanent death, only one thing would be eliminated: the loss of a beloved character.

Therefore, it is important to clarify in a so-called “Session 0”, a session before the actual start, in which the game master discusses with each player what they want to play and how, whether and how the death of their own character should matter. It often comes down to what the group wishes for their campaign and finding the right measure to make the game exciting and enjoyable.

When it comes to realistic threats, many players also wonder whether the attacks of the classic melee classes at high levels are even realistic and would function in our world. A longsword expert has therefore taken a closer look at the fighters and explains that this is indeed possible: Longsword Expert Explains Whether 8 Attacks in 6 Seconds in Dungeons & Dragons Are Realistic

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Hunt: Showdown brings tarot magic to the Wild West and players are already looking forward to stopping cowards from escaping early

Crytek, the German dev studio behind Hunt: Showdown 1896, reveals a new mechanic that fans of the shooter are already looking forward to: magical tarot cards. One of them is likely to be particularly useful in preventing “cowardly” hunters from escaping.

What does the teaser show? Although it is only 23 seconds long, it already shows three of the new tarot cards in action. These cards are:

  • “The Chariot”
  • “The Sun”
  • “The Garden”

You can watch the teaser here:

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Magical Tarot Cards with Powerful Effects

What do these cards do? For two of these cards, namely The Chariot and The Garden, the effect is already quite clear. In the teaser, a hunter activates The Chariot as a group of other hunters reaches an extraction point. It appears to prevent or delay escape.

The tarot card “The Garden” can extinguish fire on burning hunters – and for the entire team. It is either specialized for this, or it also cleanses other negative effects such as bleeding or poisoning.

As for The Sun, the teaser is still a bit vague. Since this tarot card was used when the hunter was already wounded, YouTube user danielscots comments under the teaser on YouTube that it could be a kind of “fast heal”.

Currently, the event in Hunt: Showdown is “Judgement of The Fool”

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Fans are already excited about the new mechanic

How are the new tarot cards received? The community’s reaction has been quite positive so far, as a glance at the comments on YouTube shows. The cards are a fresh mechanic, and some fans have noted that the game has been lacking in that area lately.

  • “You mean we’re getting an event where the mechanics isn’t just a reskinned sealed cache? sign me up,” writes synious484.

That Crytek dares to delve more into the supernatural aspects of its world is also well received by players.

  • “I always wanted the devs to lean more into the sorcery/supernatural part of the game,” writes DemolishWeaklings37.
  • He lives up to his username and is already looking forward to ruining the escape of a very specific type of hunter: “Denying cowards rushing the exit? count me in lol.”

Whether the tarot cards are here to stay or just part of a special event is not clear from the teaser. When they will be introduced into the game is also still uncertain.

What do you think of the new tarot cards? Do you consider them a valuable addition, or do they go too much into the realm of magic? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. By the way, the studio behind Hunt: Showdown 1896 is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year: A German game company turns 25 years old, having shaped one of the most famous lines in gaming history with a game

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World of Warcraft just had the worst quest line of all time

Currently, there is perhaps the most strenuous and lengthy questline of all time in World of Warcraft. And it’s really unnecessary.

Anyone who follows my posts about World of Warcraft knows that I am currently very satisfied with the game as a whole. The story of K’aresh was great, the current raid is really fun and even the shadow priest is currently in a pleasant state. But that doesn’t mean everything is rosy in World of Warcraft – there are always minor criticisms.

A “small” criticism can be found on K’aresh, in the form of a questline that just keeps going on and where nearly every single quest step was so infinitely monotonous that I absolutely have no idea how anyone at Blizzard could classify it as interesting.

The teaser for K’aresh:

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WoW: The Alliance of the Space Traveler – Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh

The questline from Ve’nari cannot be played in one go, but every 3-4 days (every Wednesday and Saturday) a new part of the questline was unlocked. In the meantime, you search for new species to be settled in the bio-dome or take care of the already existing animals and their needs.

Constant Repetition

I can only speculate how this questline came about. On paper, it probably sounded interesting. You help Ve’nari fill her nearly extinct bio-dome with life again and look for new creatures every few days that you bring from all over the world into the bio-dome. That sounds basically interesting, but fails due to the design of the quest.

Because the quests are among the most monotonous and boring things that World of Warcraft has brought in recent years.

The worst part for me is that the steps repeat, even within the same species. Let’s take bees as an example.

After you have fetched the bees from the Stormsong Valley – which was still somewhat interesting – you bring them to a small bio-dome on K’aresh. There, you run around with the camera and photograph the bees to document how they get along with the fauna of K’aresh.

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Different species you bring to the bio-dome – but everything feels the same.

Subsequently, you bring the bees into a larger bio-dome and photograph them again to see how they harmonize with other species.

Then you let the bees move one more time, namely to the main bio-dome and – you guessed it – photograph them again.

And because that was so much fun, it will also become a repeatable quest that pops up every week.

Constant Repetition

This is just one of the examples. The entire questline is full of repetitions and most of it is completely interchangeable. The quests for almost every species in the bio-dome are a nearly exact copy. Over and over again, you run around, migrating the new species first into the small, then the larger, and finally the main bio-dome.

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Besides bees, you also have to photograph birds. Otherwise, it gets boring.

A bit, I had the feeling that there is no quest designer behind the quests, but some biologist who wanted you to replicate the actual steps of observation and research in World of Warcraft. However, it seems to have been lost that quests in an MMORPG do not have to be particularly close to the reality of research but should primarily be fun. And that was not the case.

If a quest pops up next week where I have to run around with the camera again and document the life of bees, snakes, or flying rays, then my priest wishes for the talent “Descent into Madness” to quickly end her own suffering.

Constant Repetition

I can guess what Blizzard was trying to do with this. The idea of a really long questline that continues every few days is a great thing. Having something new to do in the game every 3 or 4 days is, on the one hand, time-gating, but on the other hand, also a nice feeling of progress. At least that would be the case if these contents were not ruthlessly boring and the individual steps had offered more variety.

I am definitely glad that I have this behind me and I am sure: I have played this exactly once and will not repeat it with any other character. It’s a shame that this infinitely long questline fits into the many little flaws that make K’aresh a rather undignified final area of an otherwise great expansion.

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Battlefield 6 developer admits: Vehicles were too weak in the beta, but that’s better this way

In Battlefield 6, all players were able to get a feel for the shooter during the last beta. A developer now reveals new details about balancing and admits that they have kept vehicles weak so far, but there is a reason for this.

Those who played the last beta of Battlefield 6 are probably familiar with the image of the tank being kept alive by half a dozen engineers with welding torches in hand. A developer has now commented on vehicle balance in Battlefield and explained why they prefer to keep them weaker.

Here you can see the trailer for Battlefield 6:

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Developer speaks about free weapon choice and balance

Who is it about? David Sirland is the lead producer of Battlefield at the developer studio DICE and knows exactly why some things in the game are the way they are. On X.com, the developer responded to a leaked gameplay clip.

In the clip, a player can be seen carrying a sniper rifle and a rocket launcher simultaneously, thanks to the open weapon system of Battlefield 6. Many gamers find this situation negative because it allows for the combination of two very powerful weapons, both of which benefit from an elevated position on the map.

While there is also the option of a closed weapon mode, the developer sees no problem in having more anti-tank weapons on the map. He acknowledges that this is an effective method, but the player in the clip could also be easily taken out.

What is the difference between closed and open weapon modes?

In Battlefield 6, there are different modes with free weapon choice, meaning an open weapon mode and only specific weapons per class, the closed weapon mode. Players can choose whether they prefer to use any weapon with a class or are willing to restrict themselves to the weapons available for that particular class.

How is the balance intended? Another gamer in the conversation asks the lead if there are already too many anti-tank weapons in the game, but Sirland disagrees. He explains that they deliberately made the vehicles in Battlefield weaker.

The balance of vehicles is difficult, and they are actively working on it. However, they believe it is better to start with too weak rather than too strong vehicles. He justifies this with the learning curve of gamers and says on X.com: “It’s a tricky matter as players get better at using them over time.”

Maintaining the right balance is literally a tightrope act. Nevertheless, the beta of Battlefield 6 has shown what too weak vehicles mean. Half a dozen engineers seem to be just as common as empty buggies or buggies with only one driver, as the gunner position appears far too dangerous.

How the developers of Battlefield 6 will adjust the balance for the release of the game is still unknown. A new gadget could change the entire meta of the game and has been considered completely OP since its introduction: Battlefield 6 introduces a new gadget, but fans believe DICE has gone a bit overboard

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Pokémon GO announces next Mega Evolution, divides the community

The next Mega Evolution of Pokémon GO has been announced. However, this has sparked mixed opinions in the community.

What are Mega Evolutions? Some monsters in Pokémon GO have the ability to undergo a so-called Mega Evolution when you have collected enough Mega Energy for the monster. This is a temporary evolution that lasts for a few hours. They are significantly stronger and may even adopt different types.

A new Mega Evolution has now been announced. However, this is not only causing cheers in the Pokémon GO community.

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“It’s pretty stupid”

What kind of Pokémon is this? A post on X featured an image showing an environment covered with rocks and lava. A volcano can also be spotted, which apparently corresponds to the volcano that Mega Camerupt carries on its back.

Along with the image, there is also a text accompanying the post that points to the monster. It states: “This Pokémon lives deep inside a volcano, and the humps on its back break out every 10 years.”.

Camerupt is a Pokémon from Generation 3 and has the types Fire and Ground. It is the evolution of Camaub. Since the Mega Evolution of Camerupt is not yet in the game, it seems quite clear that this is what it is about.

When will the monster appear in the game? The post also mentions that the monster will debut in a Mega Raid Day. The date of the next Mega Raid Day is already known. It is September 28, 2025. Therefore, it is very likely that Mega Camerupt will find its way into the game on this day.

What does the community say about it? The announcement of the monster is causing mixed reactions in the community. While some trainers are happy that the monster should be easy to defeat, others wish that other Mega Evolutions would be unlocked in the game.

Some of the comments on this on Reddit state:

  • “Good, it should be easy solo since double weakness to water”, said Strong-Neat8623
  • “Hurrah! Soon all the pre-PLZA Mega Pokemon will be released! EXCEPT MEWTWO”, wrote CrowFlavouredMartini
  • “I bet Mega Mewtwo X and Y is going to be reserved for a major event like Go fest and Go Tour or something similar”, said FungiBen
  • “Kinda sucks that instead of getting like a fun Hoenn celebration with a Team Aqua and Magma event, they just kinda chucked the last couple Megas out like moldy leftovers”, commented Necessary-Analyst156

Not only is the Mega Raid Day coming up in September. A variety of events, raids, spotlight hours, and further content are also awaiting you this month. What they are and when they take place is summarized for you in an overview: All events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Destiny Rising: Best Artifacts for Every Guardian in PvE and PvP

Destiny: Rising has a special mechanic to make your Guardians stronger – the Artifacts. There are many that you can find, but where do you start looking and which ones should you socket into your characters? We will show you in the list.

What are Artifacts? In order for your Guardians to gain power, you need Artifacts that you socket into your build. These Artifacts increase your chances of survival, defense, and can drastically improve your playstyle.

So, if you want to play tough endgame content or tear apart your enemies in PvP, you must find and equip the best of the necessary Artifacts for your Guardians. However, caution is advised when selecting, as every Guardian functions differently and has restrictions that can make some Artifacts redundant.

Where do I find Artifacts? There are three locations where you can effectively get Artifacts:

  • Singularity: Chaos
    • Reach Chapter 2–1 and complete the Realm of IX.
  • Choice Engrams
    • Collect Choice Engrams from the Realm of IX.
    • However, you can also obtain Legendary Artifact Choice Engrams if you play Singularity: Order IV.
    • Mythic Artifact Choice Engrams can also be obtained, but you will only find them starting from Singularity: Order V or higher.
      • All of these Engrams contain Artifacts.
  • Artifact Institute Bundles
    • In the Artifact Institute, you can purchase a variety of bundles for Glimmer. These packages have Artifacts but can only be purchased once each. Whether your limit will be raised in the future is currently uncertain.
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The best Artifacts for all Guardians, PvE and PvP

In the list, we now show you a build for each Guardian along with alternative options to equip them for PvE and PvP. Please note that we provide a solid selection, but there is a chance that we may not fully match your playstyle.

Our list offers a solid selection of builds that primarily aim to increase your survivability. With our directory, you can also quickly jump to the desired Guardians that interest you:

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SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Talisman of RevivalInverted Guard / Impregnable Token
Artifact Slot 2Talisman of LuxuriancePranayama / Unrelenting Token
Artifact Slot 3Talisman of UnityInverted Fury / Calming Token
Artifact Slot 4Talisman of InspirationInverted Vengeance / Hawkeye Token

Tan-2 (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Inverted GuardTalisman of Revival
Artifact Slot 2PranayamaTalisman of Luxuriance
Artifact Slot 3Inverted FuryTalisman of Unity
Artifact Slot 4Inverted VengeanceTalisman of Inspiration

Jolder (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Ring of AbundanceResolute Conjunction
Artifact Slot 2Ring of SafeguardingHealing Conjunction
Artifact Slot 3Ring of CourageJolted Transit
Artifact Slot 4Ring of ReflectionResonating Transit

Jolder (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Healing RadiationRing of Abundance
Artifact Slot 2Resolute RadiationRing of Safeguarding
Artifact Slot 3Bellicose RadiationRing of Courage
Artifact Slot 4Rampaging RadiationRing of Reflection

Gwynn (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Resolute ConjunctionAbundant Planetesimal
Artifact Slot 2Healing ConjunctionBinging Planetesimal
Artifact Slot 3Jolted TransitCourageous Planetesimal
Artifact Slot 4Resonating TransitRampaging Planetesimal

Gwynn (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Abundant PlanetesimalChiaroscuro
Artifact Slot 2Binging PlanetesimalInverted Tenacity
Artifact Slot 3Courageous PlanetesimalUpright Vengeance
Artifact Slot 4Rampaging PlanetesimalInverted Survival

Ning Fei (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Nimble VeilNourishing Pact
Artifact Slot 2Healing VeilInverted Tenacity
Artifact Slot 3Courageous PlanetesimalRampaging Pact
Artifact Slot 4Bellicose PlanetesimalValiant Veil

Ning Fei (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Healing RadiationNourishing Pact
Artifact Slot 2Resolute RadiationInverted Tenacity
Artifact Slot 3Bellicose RadiationRampaging Pact
Artifact Slot 4Rampaging RadiationValiant Veil

Wolf (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Nimble VeilRing of Abundance / Healing Radiation
Artifact Slot 2Healing VeilInverted Tenacity / Resolute Radiation
Artifact Slot 3Courageous PlanetesimalRing of Morale / Bellicose Radiation
Artifact Slot 4Valiant VeilRing of Reflection / Rampaging Radiation

Wolf (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Ring of AbundanceNimble Veil / Healing Radiation
Artifact Slot 2Inverted TenacityHealing Veil
Artifact Slot 3Ring of MoraleCourageous Planetesimal / Bellicose Radiation
Artifact Slot 4Ring of ReflectionValiant Veil / Rampaging Radiation

Kabr (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Resolute NutationHealing Radiation
Artifact Slot 2Healing NutationResolute Radiation
Artifact Slot 3Bellicose PrecessionBellicose Radiation
Artifact Slot 4Rampaging PrecessionRampaging Radiation

Kabr (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Resolute NutationHealing Radiation
Artifact Slot 2Healing NutationResolute Radiation
Artifact Slot 3Bellicose PrecessionBellicose Radiation
Artifact Slot 4Rampaging PrecessionRampaging Radiation

Attal (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Talisman of RevivalInverted Guard / Bulwark Token
Artifact Slot 2Talisman of LuxuriancePranayama / Unrelenting Token
Artifact Slot 3Talisman of UnityInverted Fury / Calming Token
Artifact Slot 4Talisman of InspirationInverted Vengeance / Hawkeye Token

Attal (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Inverted GuardTalisman of Revival
Artifact Slot 2PranayamaTalisman of Luxuriance
Artifact Slot 3Inverted FuryTalisman of Unity
Artifact Slot 4Inverted VengeanceTalisman of Inspiration

Xuan Wei (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Resolute ConjunctionNimble Ground / Bulwark Evolution
Artifact Slot 2Healing ConjunctionHealing Ground / Unrelenting Evolution
Artifact Slot 3Jolted TransitValiant Ground / Predator Evolution
Artifact Slot 4Resonating TransitSympathetic Evolution

Xuan Wei (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Resolute ConjunctionNimble Ground / Bulwark Evolution
Artifact Slot 2Healing ConjunctionHealing Ground / Unrelenting Evolution
Artifact Slot 3Jolted TransitValiant Ground / Predator Evolution
Artifact Slot 4Resonating TransitSympathetic Evolution

Finnala (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1ChiaroscuroBulwark Evolution / Healing Radiation
Artifact Slot 2Inverted TenacityUnrelenting Evolution / Resolute Radiation
Artifact Slot 3Upright VengeancePredator Evolution / Bellicose Radiation
Artifact Slot 4Inverted SurvivalSympathetic Evolution / Rampaging Radiation

Finnala (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Bulwark EvolutionChiaroscuro / Healing Radiation
Artifact Slot 2Unrelenting EvolutionInverted Tenacity / Resolute Radiation
Artifact Slot 3Predator EvolutionUpright Vengeance / Bellicose Radiation
Artifact Slot 4Sympathetic EvolutionInverted Survival / Rampaging Radiation

Ikora (PvE)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Abundant PlanetesimalUnrelenting Subgravity / Unrelenting Shell
Artifact Slot 2Binging PlanetesimalHealing Subgravity / Bloodthirsty Shell
Artifact Slot 3Courageous PlanetesimalValiant Subgravity / Scattering Shell
Artifact Slot 4Bellicose PlanetesimalBellicose Subgravity / Explosive Shell

Ikora (PvP)

SlotBest ArtifactAlternative Artifacts
Artifact Slot 1Abundant PlanetesimalUnrelenting Subgravity / Unrelenting Shell
Artifact Slot 2Binging PlanetesimalHealing Subgravity / Bloodthirsty Shell
Artifact Slot 3Courageous PlanetesimalValiant Subgravity / Scattering Shell
Artifact Slot 4Bellicose PlanetesimalBellicose Subgravity / Explosive Shell

What should I know about the selection? Please note that this is currently a strong snapshot of the current meta. However, this may change through future patches as well as the addition of new Artifacts. If you have other combinations for your Guardians, feel free to drop them in the comments and exchange ideas with other players. If the meta changes, we will update the list.

Destiny: Rising is doing well, and that even though fans of Destiny were initially skeptical about the mobile shooter. According to the comments, they are positively surprised, as the game does many things right that the main title got wrong. You can find out more here: Players are playing the new mobile Destiny, and find many features that have been missing from Destiny 2 for years

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The author of one of the best episodes of Star Trek explains why Star Wars is simply better in one respect

To this day, fans of the respective franchise debate whether Star Wars or Star Trek is better. The author of an excellent Trekkie episode at least names one reason that she finds better resolved in the films of George Lucas.

It’s an old discussion: Is Star Wars or Star Trek better? The comparison doesn’t immediately present itself, aside from the similar names. Even though the two franchises seem related at first glance, there are still major differences.

This starts with the genre. While Star Trek is clearly science fiction, Star Wars is often categorized more as science fantasy. In George Lucas’s story, there are more fantastical elements such as the Force. The themes under discussion are also different. Star Trek often deals with philosophical questions and is significantly calmer, while Star Wars scores with big action sequences.

Another point has been noted by a well-known Star Trek author. Melinda M. Snodgrass, who wrote several novels for Star Trek, also contributed to the series The Next Generation. In the course of this work, she penned the script for a now legendary episode: “Who Watches the Watchers.” She was encouraged in this by George R.R. Martin.

Snodgrass recently explained in an interview with Fandomwire what makes Star Wars better than Star Trek.

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Where’s the Fun?

What does Snodgrass say? The author emphasizes in the interview how much she loves the science fiction genre and the optimism of Star Trek. However, she also says:

I do wish Star Trek were a bit more fun. That is one of the reasons why I also love Star Wars. You can have a Han Solo, who is a sc*undrel, and it’s a lot harder to get that when everything is centered around Starfleet and all the people are perfect and have no flaws.

Melinda Snodgrass

What does that mean? Snograss wishes for more ambivalent characters in Star Trek and cites Han Solo as the perfect example. He is simply not a perfect person with impeccable morals. On the contrary: Solo often uses tricks and deceives his allies to achieve his goals. His methods are not honorable.

In contrast, the creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, established a clear rule for the characters in his world. There could be no interpersonal conflicts within the crew. People are perfect and have no flaws. This is a problem for an author like Melinda Snodgrass:

[So] there was no room for growth and change with the characters. But Data could change, grow, and learn, which for me made him the most interesting character to write about.

Melinda Snodgrass

The robot on the Enterprise crew allowed the author to conduct larger experiments and pose philosophical questions about what it means to be human. Overall, the tone of the narrative in Star Trek is much more serious, and thus it is understandable that Snodgrass wishes for a bit more lightness. MeinMMO editor Niko Hernes was particularly thrilled by the Data episode written by the author: I always thought Star Trek was the cheap Star Wars, but a certain episode convinced me otherwise

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The head of Helldivers 2 has not played the new DLC yet, his reasoning surprises the fans

In Helldivers 2, the CEO truly plays his game as well. However, he has now admitted that he hasn’t tried the new DLC yet. The reason for this surprised the fans.

Who is it about? The CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Shams Jorjani, is himself a Helldiver. Just like the players, the weekend warrior fights against the enemies of over-Earth after his work. But instead of unlocking everything in the game simply through admin command, he wants to experience the co-op shooter just like everyone else. This is also evidenced by a conversation on Discord.

There is also a new expansion in Helldivers 2:

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CEO plays Helldivers 2 like everyone else

What did the CEO say? On the official Discord server for Helldivers 2, a player asked the CEO if he has tried the latest war bond, Dust Devils. His answer surprised the players: “I haven’t tried it yet. But maybe I’ll buy it next. I’m just 70 [Super Credits] away from a new war bond!! “

Instead of unlocking everything, the CEO of the development studio farms his Super Credits just like everyone else. According to his comment, he is missing not only the “Dust Devils” war bond, but also other war bonds in his collection.

A fan confronts the CEO directly and asks, “Wait, so you don’t give yourself everything in the game, but play it like we do?” To which the CEO replied: “I’m a man of the people! I’m in the same position as you (but either way, I have much less time to play the game).”

Why doesn’t the CEO just unlock everything? Even though the CEO does not explain why he doesn’t just cheat everything in the game, it can be assumed that he wants to see what Helldivers 2 feels like for regular players. The CEO simply states: “I decided not to get it for free.”

To obtain the war bonds in Helldivers 2, one can either buy Super Credits or find and loot them during various missions. Some players don’t spend any money after purchasing the game and instead farm the game’s currency for hours to afford the new DLCs.

In Helldivers 2, there are also free, large expansions that continuously enhance the game. Recently, the latest one introduced an enemy that poses significant challenges even for the best players: The new strongest enemy in Helldivers 2 is almost unbeatable, but experienced veterans say: It has to be this way

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  1. gamesradar.com

AMD distributes free upgrade for significantly more FPS in many games, but not everyone benefits from it

AMD has released a software update for its graphics cards. The advantage of the update: FSR 4, AMD’s DLSS alternative, can now be activated in numerous games. This can significantly increase FPS. However, one limitation remains: You need a modern AMD graphics card for FSR 4.0.

What is this update? AMD has distributed the update with version number 25.9.1 for its AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition. But there’s more to the update than just a few simple bug fixes. In AMD’s patch notes, there’s a note: “FSR 4 can be activated for most games that support FSR 3.1 with DirectX 12.”

What does this mean now? You can now use the much better version FSR 4.0 in games that previously officially only supported FSR 3.1. A list of all games that support FSR 4.0 can be found directly on MeinMMO.

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FSR 4.0 is only available for RX 9000 series graphics cards

What is FSR 4.0 anyway? AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (short FSR) is AMD’s upscaling method and alternative to DLSS: A game is rendered in low resolution and then upscaled to the correct resolution. This saves performance and provides significantly more FPS. How to activate FSR 4.0 on your AMD graphics card, you can also read in a guide on MeinMMO.

FSR 4.0 has been a tremendous improvement over its predecessor FSR 3.0 since its release and can easily compete with DLSS 3.0. Only Nvidia’s successor, DLSS 4.0, is still significantly more powerful.

What’s the catch? AMD’s FSR 4.0 is currently only available on AMD graphics cards of the current generation (RX 9000) as of 09/10/2025. Currently, these are the RX 9070 and RX 9060, including the faster XT models. Older graphics cards from the RX 6000 and RX 7000 series are currently not supported.

An expert tests whether one can still play Cyberpunk 2077 with an old graphics card. And he is disappointed. Even with features like FSR from AMD, not much can be done if the graphics card is simply too old: Can you play Cyberpunk 2077 with a 13-year-old graphics card? Expert tests it, the result is sobering

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Guild Wars 2 surprisingly gets new content for PvE and PvP fans – the community is excited

What a lovely surprise! On September 9, 2025, 2 new pieces of content have landed on the live servers of Guild Wars 2. Many fans are especially excited about the new fractal raid.

What is behind the fractal raid? This is a new bonus event that is set to run until October 7, 2025, at 9 PM. The goal of the event: to introduce new players to fractals and provide veterans with additional content through which they can earn great rewards.

During the event period, enemies from the fractals will invade several zones in the open world every hour. To help you get to the front quickly, portals will appear all over the world. Those who participate in the battles can earn 22 reward ranks and unlock various rewards. Among the loot are:

  • the Legendary Weapon: Starter Key – Universal
  • the Legendary Gloves of Eikasia, the Mist Reaver
  • a complete set of rare equipment for characters who have just reached level 80
  • Exotic weapons, armor, and exotic accessories, including the new Guild Captain’s Cloak
  • the new ascended accessory “Star of the Fractal Conduit” with Anti-Aether Resistance
  • 2 inventory slot expansions and a bag with 20 slots

Here is the trailer for the rewards of the new event from Guild Wars 2:

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Anyone who wants to test the real fractals can do so now via the so-called quick round mode, which works like the automated dungeon search from other MMORPGs like WoW.

What other content has been added to the game? The PvP mode Blitz has finally made its way to the live servers after several beta rounds. The developers promise an accessible PvP experience where teams of 5 players must transport an object to the enemy base.

This requires multitasking since you must simultaneously prevent opponents from bringing the counterpart to your own fortress. There are secondary objectives, teleporters, and more to add spice to the new PvP experience.

The new content shortens the wait for the next expansion of Guild Wars 2:

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“This came out of nowhere!”

How is the community reacting to the new content? There are several discussions on Reddit where players are exchanging views on the surprising new features. Especially the new PvE content is getting rave reviews.

  • NuggetHighwind summarizes the numerous rewards in his post on Reddit and concludes: “The generosity of this event is truly incredible. […] For an update that simply came out of the blue, it’s actually quite crazy how much it offers.”
  • Elurdin praises the developers on Reddit: “I generally feel that Arenanet’s policies have changed. I was surprised to hear that there will be no limit to the number of templates for houses. That would be something that could be easily monetized, and many companies would do it.”
  • Cautious_Catch4021 celebrates on Reddit: “This came out of nowhere! Global events. Matchmaking fractals. Full release of the push PvP mode. And a one-month event that brings us closer to the next expansion. It’s great to see that.”

Guild Wars 2 is not only one of the highest-rated MMORPGs on Steam, but it is also attracting more and more players to the servers through Valve’s platform. In August, there was even a new player record: The rise of one of the best MMORPGs on Steam continues, having more players than ever

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Pokémon GO: New promo code now gives you a monster

In Pokémon GO, a new promo code has been released. We will show you what it brings and how to redeem it.

New promo codes for Pokémon GO are frequently released, which can be redeemed in the web store for free rewards in the game. Now there is a new promo code. It is:

  • PokemonConcierge

If you redeem the code, you will receive a limited-time research task. To complete it, you must walk 3 km, catch 20 Pokémon, and spin 10 PokéStops or gyms.

For this, you will receive 30 Poké Balls, 5 Razz Berries, 3 Revives, 5,000 experience points, 2,500 Stardust, and an encounter with the costumed Psyduck, which you can also get in the current event Pokémon Concierge. The Psyduck also has a special background and may appear as Shiny with a bit of luck.

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How to Redeem Promo Codes in Pokémon GO

To redeem the promo code and receive the research task, you must open the official Pokémon GO web store and enter the code here. It works as follows:

  • open the official Pokémon GO web store
  • log in with your Pokémon GO account details if you haven’t already
  • enter the code at “Redeem Code”
  • then click on “Apply”

If everything worked, you should now receive a push notification from the game. It will inform you that you have successfully redeemed an offer. If you now open the game, you will have the limited-time research and find it among your research tasks.

You will also see in your in-game journal that you have redeemed the code. If you have not received a notification, do not see an entry in the journal, or do not have the research task, then close the game and reopen it in a few minutes. It may take a few minutes for the code redemption to process.

In Pokémon GO, there are many contents like events, raids, or spotlight hours waiting for you in the current month. If you want to know what they are and when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Player puts the “monstrous monitor monster” on the edge of a desk and wonders why the tabletop breaks

A player has bought a new monitor. But now he has to realize that his desk can’t bear the weight. The community is amused and quite incredulous.

What did the user do? User XxCaptainJack made a post on Reddit asking for help. He writes that his desk is bending under the weight of his monitor. In the second photo, it is clearly visible how much the tabletop bends. He writes: “I need a recommendation for a new desk.”

What kind of monitor is this? Specifically, he acquired the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with 57 inches. The price for the model fluctuates in Germany between 1,400 and 1,600 Euros (via Geizhals.de).

The monitor alone weighs 15.4 kg without the stand. In the case of the user, several kilograms are added for the mount, which also puts pressure on the tabletop. Presumably, the entire construction resting on the edge of the table weighs more than 20 kilograms.

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Community wonders how one could overlook the desk like that

These are the reactions: The reactions are horrified and incredulous. The majority is especially disturbed by his setup and that the monitor protrudes so far over the desk.

In particular, it is evident that the table is simply not suitable for such a large monitor. Someone says:

I think it’s great that you placed this monstrous monitor on the edge of a particle board desk and then say: “I can’t believe my desk is warping.”

And another adds that something must have gone wrong with the investment:

You have a 90-dollar desk but a 900-dollar monitor. Lol, are you surprised?

In one thing, however, everyone agrees: How could one think to mount such an expensive monitor on such a cheap tabletop.

Because the problem is not the cheap tabletop: if the table actually collapses under the weight, in the end, the expensive monitor or his computer, which is not far away, will be damaged in the fall. Then the financial damage is much greater than the cost of the broken tabletop.

When ordering new hardware, one initially assumes that it is new. A player ordered a new monitor and found out that it had already been used for weeks: Player buys new monitor in the store, must discover at home that it has already been used for almost 1,000 hours

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The new DLC of Dune: Awakening starts with 78 percent negative reviews on Steam, especially one thing bothers the players

The new DLC “Lost Harvest” for Dune: Awakening was released on September 9. However, the new paid content is not well received by fans.

How does the community rate the new DLC? In fact, “Lost Harvest” contains significantly more and certainly also more exciting content than the first DLC “Wildlife of Arrakis”, which only offered a few animal statues and has been penalized on Steam with 84 percent negative reviews.

The new DLC “Lost Harvest” brings however:

  • A new side quest series
  • 3 new Imperial test stations for you to explore
  • The new vehicle “The Treadwheel”
  • New building components and decorations for your bases
  • The Thumper emote
  • 4 cosmetic weapon skins, 2 cosmetic armor skins

Nonetheless, this DLC also currently only has 22 percent positive reviews on Steam. 78 percent of the over 200 buyers who have rated it so far are dissatisfied with the offer.

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“Bold. Greedy. Funcom.”

What exactly are the players criticizing? The new DLC is said to cost 12.99 euros individually. Many of the critics find this too much for what is offered.

  • Fenrir 1980 writes on Steam: “For that little, 13 euros is outrageous. 1x foundation, 1x roof, 1x large door, 1x window, 1x vehicle, a little decoration, 3 extended imperial test stations. It’s not even a full building set. […] Not worth buying.”
  • Dareo Larix explains on Steam: “What a shame, only 4 building parts? What is that supposed to be?”
  • Sway sees it the same way on Steam: “A whole 4 components and then have the audacity to pack them into their own building style category, to highlight the sadness behind it even more. Bold. Greedy. Funcom.”

This focus on the small number of new components is found not only in the Steam reviews but also in this discussion on Reddit, which has already received almost 700 upvotes and more than 315 comments.

Time and again, comparisons are also made to the DLCs of Conan Exiles, to which Funcom has also continuously provided new building styles – only with many more parts.

It is somewhat overlooked that the survival struggle of Conan never had this focus on story content, with fully voiced dialogues and varied missions. However, the new side quest series of the DLC, which is supposed to provide about 4 to 6 hours of gameplay, seems not to have factored into the ratings for many critics.

The few positive reviews of the DLC that have appeared so far are also not particularly enthusiastic. Malcador writes in his review on Steam: “Price-wise not completely over the top. Content okay. Not necessary to buy. It’s more of a support for the developers. The vehicle is however great.”

For comparison: The new DLC “Legacy of the Forge” for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 costs 13.99 euros individually, but has 91 percent positive reviews on Steam. We have already played through the new story content of the role-playing game and had a lot of fun with Heinrich again: My Game of the Year gets a DLC for the heart that sometimes feels like real work – but it fits like a hammer on an anvil

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A new survival game on Steam lets zombies loose on farmers and shows what The Day Before was missing: Real gameplay

Medieval Zombies? That is exactly what a new survival game on Steam promises, where you protect yourself as an ordinary farmer from undead hordes. Unlike The Day Before, there is actual gameplay from an early version of the game before the release.

Which game is being talked about? The game in question is God Save Birmingham, a survival game by developer Ocean Drive Studio. The game is played from the third-person perspective and this time it doesn’t take place in modern times, but in the Middle Ages. Multiplayer or co-op modes are currently not planned.

Many newly announced zombie games have a problem, however: The Day Before. The survival shooter generated a lot of hype with fancy-looking trailers and big promises, but ultimately failed to deliver. Since then, genre fans have become extremely cautious.

God Save Birmingham delivers exactly what The Day Before lacked in its marketing, namely real gameplay. This comes from an early version of the game that was also presented at gamescom 2025.

Zombie Outbreak in the Middle Ages

What is the game about? The setting is 14th century Birmingham, England. Most of the city’s residents have turned into zombies. You are one of the last survivors: An ordinary farmer who must survive with nothing but a shirt on your back and what you find while exploring the city.

Here you can see the new gameplay trailer for God Save Birmingham:

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God Save Birmingham: Gameplay aus der Pre-Alpha von der gamescom 2025

You must ensure that your character neither starves nor thirsts to death or dies in other ways. The zombies pose the greatest threat to your life, even if they don’t seem that dangerous at first glance:

  • Zombies move extremely slowly, similar to those in Resident Evil, and there is only this one type.
  • You won’t encounter any special types such as particularly fast zombies or those with ranged attacks.
  • However, if they corner you, it can quickly be the end for you.

To protect yourself from the undead, you can make good use of your surroundings. If you have a table or another large piece of furniture at hand, you can use it to barricade doors. Or you can throw a nearby barrel at an enemy.

When will the game be released? There is currently no release date for God Save Birmingham. From September 19 to 22, players can test a pre-alpha version on Steam.

Another medieval zombie game has risen from the dead. In this game, you fight your way through the apocalypse as heavily armored knights in co-op. You can find out more about this game on MeinMMO: A survival game with zombies and knights seemed to be dead, but now it’s back with a new trailer and it looks really good.

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Ashes of Creation already had the first drama about the leadership of a city in Alpha, and the chief developer is part of the beef

On one of the Alpha servers of Ashes of Creation, there has recently been a dispute between two guilds, in which even studio head Steven Sharif has been dragged in.

What caused the dispute? On the Shol server, Winstead is currently somewhat of a central hub for many players. The settlement has already reached Level 4 and is conveniently located to access important places like the Highwayman Hills or the Citadel of the Steelbloom.

Recently, a mayoral election took place in this city. The former title holder (TMugsy, guild leader of POLAR) had to step down. Srixun from the guild AURA was able to make himself comfortable in the mayor’s chair from then on. Apparently, this did not please his predecessor at all.

According to a summary of events on substack.com, TMugsy planned a recapture of Winstead shortly after his defeat. His guild set up a siege group consisting entirely of characters who had already reached maximum level or were close to it. Considering how new Phase 3 of Alpha Two is, an incredible amount of energy and time went into this.

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How did the new mayor respond to the threat? One would think that a leader with access to the resources of a Tier-4 city would be able to establish a comparably effective defense. However, the opposite was true.

The defending team for the city’s siege mostly consisted of low-level alts who were only there to fill the roster, but were not meant to participate in the siege at all. In this way, the mayor wanted to wage a sort of “content denial war” against POLAR, as it left the attacking community with no legitimate means to assault the city.

It also helped that the penalty for a lost siege is currently not activated in the game. In other words: the corresponding node does not revert back to Tier 0 and no materials or possessions are lost. Srixun currently faces no penalty triggered by the siege system for his strategy.

Mayor fights fire with fire

How does the community respond? Members of POLAR were of course furious and demanded action from the developers against this type of “content denial.” Some players not involved in the dispute also criticized the guild AURA for the action, as they would have liked to participate in a Tier-4 siege during the Alpha.

However, the majority of the server seems to be on the side of AURA. The reason: already in the Alpha, the guild POLAR has developed a very negative reputation on the Shol server. Many players’ accusations range from targeted griefing to exploiting bugs.

  • aocfactchecker writes on Reddit: “POLAR is currently the most oppressive force on Shol. They constantly deny other groups content by leading them to mark and kill them, automatically attacking them while grinding until their health is low, and pulling mobs to them while leveling.”

For many, Srixun is therefore something of a hero, as he has managed to strike back against the apparently toxic guild POLAR with their own weapons. According to massivelyop.com, the mayor of Winstead has since commented on his action:

The mood in the community is characterized by great aversion to POLAR. This is not because they possess particular skill, but because they behave unpleasantly, abuse mechanics, exploit bugs, and have been caught dozens of times without Intrepid Studios intervening. Someone has to rise up and try to make Ashes fun for the entire community. The goal was to drive the rats out of the game by refusing content.

Steven Sharif allegedly favored POLAR

How do the developers respond to the drama? Initially, community lead Margaret Krohn stated that they did not want to interfere. Later, however, studio head Steven Sharif did reach out to Srixun to clarify the situation.

The developer also spoke up in the Reddit section of Ashes of Creation. There, he also commented on the community’s allegation that he favored the guild POLAR and would turn a blind eye to clearly documented violations of the members against the terms of service.

There are still pending features and systems that will address this type of content denial by mayors. […]

Contrary to normal assumptions, […] there is no favoritism on the part of Intrepid towards guilds or players. I have openly reached out to the mayor of the settlement and asked him not to block legitimate citizens who wanted to participate in the siege by placing level-1 alts in front of them on the list. […]

Furthermore, it is our goal during our Alpha phase to continuously improve the stability of the product and the performance of our systems and servers, and a high participation rate in this siege is in line with this intent. It would have been irrelevant which two guilds stood on either side of this conflict. My position would have been the same.

I would also like to point out that all legitimate evidence presented to Intrepid or collected by our community service teams that suggests a player or group of players is behaving exploitatively or violating our terms of service will be strictly punished, as long as Intrepid can verify this.

Studio head Steven Sharif on Reddit

This case illustrates that the developers of Ashes of Creation still have a lot of work ahead of them until the sandbox world of Ashes of Creation is at a stage that can offer a fair and as frustration-free an experience as possible for all players at the final launch.

Whether they can ever reach this status quo is not even certain. After all, much in Intrepid Studios’ new MMORPG revolves around conflicts between guilds and players. For anyone looking for general information about the game, check here: Ashes of Creation: Release, Roadmap, Alpha 2, Classes, Gameplay, Payment Model – everything important about Steven Sharif’s MMORPG

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