The little Ezekiel, lovingly called “Zeke” by his parents, passed away after a premature birth at only 4 months. Now, hundreds of players gathered in RuneScape to pay their last respects to the brave little one.
How did the memorial service come about? It has been a year since little Ezekiel passed away after a premature birth at only 4 months old. For his first birthday, the grieving father wanted to commemorate his son in a special way.
For this, he spontaneously invited the players of RuneScape on Reddit to meet at a specific time at an NPC in the village of Al Kharid, who also goes by the name “Zeke”. The invitation was accompanied by a (heartbreaking) image of the little rascal as well as an in-game screenshot displaying the NPC.
Anyone who wants to try (Old School) RuneScape can do so on Steam:
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Old School RuneScape – Trailer for the Steam Release
“I love this community”
How did the community respond to the invitation? Hundreds of players showed up to honor “Zeke”. Many characters brought flower seeds or had a blue heart above their heads (triggered by a prayer). They planted the fast-growing seeds into the ground and left heartfelt messages in the chat.
jschules was present and writes on Reddit: “Thank you for the invitation; hundreds of people came to support the beautiful memorial service. My condolences, and I hope this community could bring you some joy.”
celeryman3 adds under the comment on Reddit: “I love this community. It’s incredible that everyone took the time to pause their grind and express their condolences.”
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Besides the countless condolences, there were also some players who dared to share their own misfortunes with Zeke’s father and the community.
In a second post on Reddit, the visibly moved father of Ezekiel thanks for this unique experience:
“Thank you to everyone who saw the post and expressed their condolences. It was overwhelming to see so many people in Zeke’s shop. It was also nice to hear your stories. We have an incredible community with the biggest hearts. Zeke will forever remain in our family’s hearts, and I can’t wait to see him again. Rest in peace, Zeke!”
World of Warcraft Legion Remix seems to be getting back on track. The mode looks promising now and has some really good approaches.
When Blizzard presented the first variant of “WoW Legion Remix”, disappointment quickly spread through the community. The mode differed significantly from “Mists of Pandaria Remix”. Everything was slower, the characters were weaker, and somehow it all felt more like work than a fun turbo grind with absurd strength.
The criticism was devastating, and most were sure: The mode would flop. Blizzard has since realized that this wasn’t the best decision and has made some changes. Now, the second round of improvements has come, and it must be said clearly: Yes, this mode could become a success.
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What has changed? In the official WoW forum, Blizzard presented the latest round of changes that will be implemented before the release of Legion Remix. In summary, the following changes are being made:
All phases of Legion Remix have a common item level cap of 740.
All secondary stats in Legion Remix no longer have diminishing returns and ignore their hard caps.
There is more character power through the final point in the artifact weapon (which can be infinitely enhanced).
The drop chance for many rewards has been drastically increased.
In addition, there are some minor adjustments, but the general direction seems clear: Legion Remix should feel more like MoP Remix, and players should experience high values and extreme strength much earlier. This is exactly what most had wished for.
What criticisms remain? However, there are two points of criticism that will likely remain. Blizzard is sticking to its plans to release Legion Remix in different “phases”. These phases reflect the individual patches that were also present during the Legion expansion. Thus, at the start, the Emerald Nightmare will be the raid, followed later by the Nightwell and Argus – along with their respective areas. This means not all rewards and content will be available at the start, which many criticize in a time-limited event.
The second point of criticism is the absence of the Mage Tower. This challenging task will not be present in Legion Remix, and this also includes the special skins for artifact weapons that players could earn back then. These remain exclusive to those who earned them many years ago.
So even if not all highlights from Legion will return, Blizzard is currently on a good path, enabling Legion Remix to at least connect with the success of Mists of Pandaria Remix. The current content looks a bit different – at least the quests. Because WoW currently has the worst questline of all time.
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The launch of Borderlands 4 is imminent! For many, it starts on Friday – but for some even today, on Thursday.
When does Borderlands 4 start? It depends on which platform you are playing. September 12 is officially listed as the release date for Borderlands 4 everywhere, but that is not universally true due to time zones and different start times. There is also a deviation here in the country.
Who gets to play first? PC players can already dive into the game today! Although the official release date for Borderlands 4 is September 12, PC players can start playing from 6:00 PM on September 11.
When do the consoles start? For the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, September 12 remains the date. It will start at 00:00. The Switch 2, on the other hand, won’t start until October, making the wait even longer.
How do you start the fastest? By doing a preload and downloading the data in advance. The preload is already available, but as of right now only for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Everything about the preload and start times of Borderlands 4 can be read here.
Can I start earlier here? No, there is no early access, for example, for pre-order customers or similar.
Borderlands 4 shows gameplay of the Exo-soldier Rafa
What’s in Borderlands 4?
Borderlands 4 is the latest installment in the series, which actually offers a bit more with titles like Pre-Sequel or Wonderlands than just four spin-offs. You can find a ranking of previous Borderlands titles here.
Borderlands 4 functions as a sequel, but also as a good entry point into the series. The game features four new main characters: Vex, Amon, Rafa, and Harlowe. These four vault hunters are the ones you will send through the new world of Kairos to confront the evil timekeeper.
So there’s a lot new, and you don’t necessarily need prior knowledge from games 1 to 3. However, it certainly helps if you are already familiar with the Borderlands universe. After all, characters from the past, such as Moxxi, Zane, Amara, or our beloved robot Claptrap, make appearances again.
From this evening on, you can explore the world yourself – at least as a PC player. For everyone else, it will start a bit later. Do you want a more detailed overview of what Borderlands 4 has to offer? Then check it out here: All info about the release of Borderlands 4 – contents, characters, and more.
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Germany has hidden reserves to supply the population in case of emergency. The Minister of Agriculture wants to further expand the stocks, using convenience products like ravioli.
Many states build reserves to supply the population in emergencies. The Federal Republic of Germany is also stockpiling supplies in more than 150 warehouses. This is stipulated by the Food Security and Preparedness Act (ESVG).
The reserves mainly consist of products like rice, wheat, oats, legumes, and condensed milk to ensure food security for the population.
But now, Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer stated in the “Berlin Playbook Podcast” by Politico that there must also be complete meals that can be eaten directly. His idea: An international ravioli reserve.
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Boxes of Convenience Products for Emergency Supplies
This is what the minister says: In the podcast, the minister explained that we are currently in a difficult security policy situation. For this reason, he wants to improve and expand food security, i.e., the existing emergency supplies. He explains in the podcast:
We are currently in a security policy situation that makes us all think. For me, it is important that, in addition to the supply of armaments, food security plays a major role.
I want to expand this into a national reserve with already prepared products that can be consumed right away when heated. Then we might be talking about canned ravioli or canned lentils or other things. (…) My approach would be to involve the private sector, the large grocery chains. They have the supply chains, and they have storage capacity.
The costs for this expanded food reserve are estimated at 80 to 90 million euros. Der Tagesspiegel (Paywall) reports that the current food reserve is said to cost the state about 27 million euros each year.
Everyone Should Have an Emergency Supply at Home
What should one have at home in general? For emergency supplies at home, the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (PDF file) recommends having a supply for at least 10 days at home, ideally for up to 14 days, similar to the recommendations of the federal government. Important components are:
sufficient drinking water (about 14 liters per week and per person)
non-perishable food like canned goods (vegetables, fruits, fish)
dry products (rice, pasta, lentils), biscuits, crackers, honey, and sugar
cash in small bills
emergency bag with important documents
necessary tools, including can openers and pocket knives
Quentin Tarantino loves movies – that’s no secret. However, a particular film featuring Jackie Chan fascinates him so much that he praises it to this day. A character from Kill Bill was even inspired by it.
Quentin Tarantino has a vast knowledge when it comes to movies. Since his youth in the 1970s, he watches countless films every year and, of course, has found his favorites over the years.
One of them is Police Story 3: Supercop from 1992. Yes, you read that right. The third part of a comedic action series, in which none other than Jackie Chan plays the titular Supercop Chan. Together with Inspector Yang, a colleague portrayed by Michelle Yeoh, they hunt down a drug lord.
The film particularly stands out due to great action sequences and stunts, and that’s exactly what Tarantino can get excited about.
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Jackie Chan zeigt waghalsige Stunts im Trailer von Police Story 3
The Masterclass of Stunts
What does Tarantino love about the film? In 2009, the director revealed which films are his favorites; you can watch the entire video on YouTube. Among the 20 films mentioned is also Police Story 3.
Tarantino praises the film to the skies and especially highlights the action scenes with the spectacular stunts. No wonder, Jackie Chan is famous for performing many of his stunts himself – which has led to numerous, sometimes serious injuries over the decades – a dedicated website shows what the man has already broken.
About the stunts in Police Story 3, Tarantino says:
“A film that contains the greatest stunts ever filmed. And that includes Buster Keaton.”
Quentin Tarantino
For clarification: Buster Keaton was a legendary filmmaker who particularly worked in the 1920s and directed numerous humorous films, including classics like The General or The Cameraman. He also performed his daring stunts himself and is still considered the masterclass in this discipline. You can find an impression of his work on YouTube.
Tarantino further emphasizes that he particularly loves a scene in Police Story 3 where Michelle Yeoh jumps onto a moving train with a motorcycle (you can find a clip of it on YouTube). She and the film as a whole later also served as inspiration for one of Tarantino’s most famous films: Kill Bill. Another Japanese film served as a template, but hardly anyone knows it here.
The character of the Bride in Kill Bill is an homage to Michelle Yeoh in her role as a tough action heroine with martial arts talent, but there is a valid reason why she didn’t play the role herself. In the West, she became increasingly well-known and now stars in Hollywood films like Wicked or Everything Everywhere All At Once.
A coach from Pokémon GO shared a curious story. At the heart of it is a spelling mistake and a newfound friend.
While many aspects of Pokémon GO can be played solo, playing together with friends is a point that the game’s developers repeatedly mention and want to emphasize. A variety of activities such as raids and team play tasks are hardly manageable alone.
Having fellow players is therefore important to fully enjoy these aspects of the game. A player shares how one might find such players in a curious way on Reddit.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
A few letters short, one friend more
What happened to the coach? As the coach reports on Reddit, she is an engineering student. She particularly likes a technical assistant at her university because she is one of the few other women in her faculty.
This technical assistant helped her with her notes one day. Later, the technical assistant asked the student if she played Pokémon, to which she answered yes. Subsequently, they exchanged their friends codes for Pokémon GO.
However, the student could not explain how the technical assistant figured out that she played Pokémon. Therefore, she asked her on another day how she came to that conclusion.
She then explained to the student that it was simply due to a spelling mistake in her notes. Instead of “unknown determinants,” the student had written “unown determinants.” Unown is the English name for Icognito. Therefore, the technical assistant concluded that the student must be playing Pokémon.
What does the community say about it? Besides some commentators who find the story very nice, there are also some trainers who share their own similar anecdotes. Some of them are:
“I make a similar mistake. I frequently call the animal a furret, instead of what it’s actually called, a ferret. Wife laughs at me most times”, writes Wolfenbro.
“I once said Alola instead of aloha while talking about Hawaii”, comments Suotrpip.
“I have unironically called seagulls wingulls and it’s quick and close enough that some people won’t catch it.”, notes Tojm.
“I found out my fiancé’s cousin and his roommate played go when we went to six flags. I now play go with them on the weekends. I saw them open the game in line”, reports OSRS_Socks.
Have you ever experienced similar stories and made new friends because of it? Feel free to share them in the comments. If you’re still missing the right event to meet new players, take a look at our overview of all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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In Helldivers 2 players face a new, strongest enemy. This enemy is so threatening that players have now found a trick to have a chance against it.
What kind of enemy is it? The Hivelord is the new strongest enemy in Helldivers 2. This sandworm hybrid, probably inspired by Dune, burrows through the earth and suddenly emerges underneath the Helldivers to wreak havoc.
Just when it’s a mission where players need to protect a mobile drilling unit again, the monster mercilessly shows what it thinks of over-ground, its soldiers, and their equipment. But now players have found a trick to outsmart the enemy.
Here you can see the trailer for the expansion that introduced the Hivelords into the game:
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Helldivers 2 shows the new expansion “Into the Unjust” in the trailer and takes players deep underground
Supply Box becomes GPS Tracker
How does the trick work? On Reddit, user gunsnerdsandsteel reports a new trick they found to make dealing with the new enemy easier. They explain that they called in a supply box.
While this is mainly meant to supply players with new ammunition and syringes, it shows every player the location of where it stands. However, the group around the Reddit user requested the supply box in such a way that it hit the Hivelord.
The box became lodged in the body of the Hivelord and moved with him, even when he was underground. Thanks to the built-in GPS tracker, players can now track live where the monster is located using the supply box. The accurately placed box thus always shows all players where the Hivelord is. This makes the trick very powerful, as you always know when real danger is imminent.
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How are players reacting to the trick? Veterans and recruits of Helldivers 2 are fascinated by the fact that the Hivelord actually moves on the map and doesn’t just spawn here and there. They also praise the idea on Reddit:
Gullible-Hurry8106: “Incredibly clever or a fantastic random discovery. Either way, thanks for sharing, this is great!”
Lone_Recon: “That one teammate who needs ammo is going to have a nasty surprise!”
WanderingToGalaxies: “Put this man IMMEDIATELY at the top of the research and development department!”
Before Chainsaw Man arrives with a new movie in theaters, there is another film about the anime. This film is so well received by fans that it might be worth your while to watch it beforehand.
The film is supposed to summarize the key moments from 12 episodes of the anime.
There are newly animated segments called Chainsaw Days, which show additional material from the manga.
The two parts are expected to be released on Crunchyroll in Germany in September. An exact date is yet to be announced.
The film is set to be divided into two parts, marked by Part I and Part II in the title. In Japan, fans were able to watch the film already on September 5. They are sharing their thoughts on social media.
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Chainsaw Man: Trailer for the Reze Arc of the Anime Film
Fans love the summary because it introduces so much new content
What new features are there? As some fans have already seen the movie, they report on what changes have been made compared to the original anime. On Reddit, a user summarizes the comments under YouTube videos that deal with the film.
So there are the following changes in the film:
Numerous lines have been re-dubbed and now sound higher than before.
The content of some lines has also been changed, making them closer to the manga, including Dennis’s line “Don’t get in my way,” which was changed to “Don’t get in our way.”
The pace of the fights has been increased, and generally, quieter moments like Dennis’s calm standing around or Aki’s morning routine have been completely removed.
All background music in the fights has been changed; the intro of the anime now plays during the final battle.
There is additional information from the manga that revolves around the Gun Devil.
How are the changes being received? Among Japanese fans, the changes are well received. In the comments under the YouTube videos, it is said that the creators are doing everything to “clean up the chaos of the previous director.” The compilation film is closer to the manga. The higher voices would also be more fitting now.
Is the rewatch worth it? If you want to watch the Reze Arc in theaters, you should definitely check out the compilation film first. Three years have passed since the release of Season 1, so you might have forgotten a lot from the anime. This way you’ll be back up to speed.
Furthermore, the compilation film only shows the most important moments and not like the current film of Jujutsu Kaisen, all scenes without intro and ending. So you save time if you want to refresh the story before the Reze Arc. What the film of Jujutsu Kaisen did wrong can be found here on MeinMMO: A new anime film disappointed me so much that I now think twice about what I go to the movies for
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The developers of Dune: Awakening are trying to address the current criticism from the community following the release of Chapter 2 and the DLC “Lost Harvest”. Some players have expressed themselves in such a way that the creative director of the team fled from the official Discord.
Less than 24 hours after the release of Chapter 2 and the DLC “Lost Harvest”, the lead developer surprisingly left the official community platform of Dune: Awakening. In a Reddit post discussing the “flight”, Bylos explained this measure as follows:
After a very hectic day yesterday, I logged on to Discord (around 11:30 PM my time, to provide context) to see how the mood was regarding the patch. It was… negative.
I made a couple of comments and was told to step down, shut up, and in a particularly nice message, to kill myself. I’m not saying this to gain sympathy, but to explain the context for my next action, which was as follows:
I stood up, turned off Discord, and walked away. Life is short. I will talk to the people when we can have rational conversations.
In a follow-up comment, the developer added that he is aware that the community largely consists of decent, loving people who want to share their enthusiasm for Dune. However, this type of communication is the reality on the internet; nowadays, some only communicate in this loud, provocative manner.
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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2
Many players had taken a break and are now frustrated because they have lost their bases, vehicles, and other possessions.
Chapter 2 and the DLC are supposed to offer a wide range of innovations, so there is something for almost every player type. However, those hoping for important endgame adjustments will have to wait until 2026. Those who believed that the DLC – similar to the DLCs for Conan Exiles – would bring a new building style with numerous building parts were disappointed.
Overall, many players – as with the first DLC – feel that the content does not justify the price (in this case: 12.99 euros).
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More building components for the Dune Man are coming
How does Funcom generally respond to criticism? An official statement from the developers went live on the official website of the survival MMO a few hours ago, primarily addressing the criticism of the new building style of the “Dune Man”. It says:
We are aware that our communication regarding the content of the DLC was not clear enough. The DLC “Lost Harvest” includes a variety of content, with a focus on the new side story and the Treadwheel. However, the way the Dune Man building components were communicated led to the expectation that it would be a complete building set, rather than what we intended: four new parts to complement the base game building sets.
We understand the disappointment some of you have expressed, and to rectify this, we will work on developing additional Dune Man building components that we will make available to all owners of the DLC “Lost Harvest”. We plan to add about 15 more parts, and we want to make them available by the end of September or early October.
The developers further state that it was never the plan – as claimed by players – to outsource more parts of the Dune Man style to Twitch Drops. The Twitch Drop campaigns always have their own in-game items. Additionally, the developers want to make all items that were temporarily available via Twitch Drops earnable in Dune: Awakening over time.
Navy CIS primarily focuses on the case of the current episode, teamwork, and the personal development of Team Gibbs. There is little emphasis on the romances. However, they do exist, and we have the top 5 couples ranked here for you.
How was this ranking created? Based on our own binge nights with Navy CIS, Reddit, and the wider internet, we have compiled the most well-known relationships from the series. Included are romances from earlier seasons like Gibbs and Jenny Shepherd or from later episodes, for example Ellie and her (ex-husband) Jake.
We then checked the Google search volume for each couple using the website Keyword Tool. In this list, you will find the top 5 couples that were searched the most according to the site between August 2024 and July 2025.
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Rank 5: Timothy McGee and Delilah Fieldings-McGee
The top five starts with 2,290 searches for Timothy Tim McGee and Delilah Fieldings(-McGee). The two meet in season 10 and date each other. Delilah works at the United States Department of Defense as a cybersecurity specialist. Since a drone attack on a gala and the subsequent emergency surgeries, she is in a wheelchair.
In season 14, the two get engaged and later marry. In the meantime, their small family has also grown: The twins John McGee II and Morgan McGee keep them quite busy. However, he and Delilah are actually not the most popular pairing for Tim.
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You take control of an advanced combat android called Hyper Unit. Your goal is to save the “Cores” of the inhabitants of Moebius, a city in space. These cores contain the consciousness of the people living there.
Metal Eden was originally supposed to be released in May. However, in April the developers postponed the release to September 2, 2025. This decision was made to take into account player feedback on the demo version of the shooter, as stated in a blog post on Steam.
Metal Eden: CGI-Trailer zum neuen Shooter mit Cyberpunk-Setting auf Steam und PS5
If you like fast shooters, you’ll love Metal Eden
How is the game currently being received? In a review by GameStar, Metal Eden impressed and players on Steam are excited – with a few complaints. Of the total 464 reviews on Steam, 88% are positive.
Here’s an excerpt from the reviews:
“For me personally, it’s even better and more motivating than the last Doom. […] just turn off your brain and let it rip.” (Steam) Most likely referring to Doom: The Dark Ages.
“Absolute recommendation. It’s short, but like a roller coaster in a techno club. I just love it.” (Steam)
“Very cool game. Good 5 hours of nonstop action. Replayability is given, as there are enough variations in gameplay. Would love more of that.” (Steam)
However, there are also some criticisms of the game. Some players complain about poor performance on their devices. “UE5 strikes again,” it says in one review.
According to the website HowLongToBeat, you should expect around 5 hours per playthrough. Compared to the price, some players find that too short. Additionally, there is no NG+ or other game modes to keep players engaged after a single playthrough.
You can easily find out if Metal Eden is for you. There’s a demo for the game available for free on Steam. So you don’t have to buy a pig in a poke.
World of Warcraft is fighting against private servers. After Turtle WoW, another operator is now in focus, who is giving up immediately.
Private servers, sometimes referred to as pirate servers, have a long history in World of Warcraft. They have popped up here and there, especially when players wanted a “classic” experience that they couldn’t find in modern WoW.
However, in recent years, these servers have surprisingly thrived. Many have established themselves as large projects, with up to 50,000 players. Some operators have a development team of 100 people – real money is being made. So much money, in fact, that blunt advertisements for these unofficial servers are being placed on YouTube or Reddit.
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The catch: This is generally not permitted. After all, Warcraft belongs to Blizzard, and if others make money from it or Blizzard loses revenue because the game can be played for free on private servers, that’s a problem.
Which server is affected now? After Blizzard took action against “Turtle WoW” a few days ago, it is now also targeting “Project Epoch”. The operators have received a “Cease and Desist” from Blizzard – a cease and desist order. They have announced that they will comply with this request and stop all work immediately. The news was shared on the MMORPG subreddit:
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However, there are also initial indications that Project Epoch is simply being “handed over”. Another private server project has already announced that they want to “take over” the work of Epoch and “adhere to the planned roadmap for Epoch”.
The fact that this is even possible is likely due to the fact that some private server operators have little fear of being pursued by authorities – perhaps because they are located in Russia or other countries that do not cooperate with American or European law enforcement.
The fact that Blizzard is currently taking a strong stance against private servers after several years of calm at the front could have several reasons. On the one hand, there is certainly the absolutely legitimate reason to protect their copyright and to prevent others from making money from it.
At the same time, many fans believe that this is a measure in light of the upcoming announcement of a new game mode for the official “Classic”. Blizzard has already hinted that they themselves were working on some sort of “Classic+” after the season of discoveries came to an end.
However, there has not yet been an official announcement from Blizzard regarding “Classic+”. Therefore, it remains merely a diffuse hope for fans that the increased attack on the private servers of World of Warcraft – especially those that have offered their own new content – is merely preparation for their own Classic+. Moreover, not everything is rosy in modern WoW – there is currently a quest chain that some consider to be the worst quest in all of WoW.
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Borderlands 4 is on the horizon. On board: Four brand new Vault Hunters. We introduce you to Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe and show you what they can do.
In the latest installment of Borderlands, it doesn’t go to Pandora as usual, but to the planet Kairos. There, your task is to survive as one of four Vault Hunters.
These four characters are called:
Vex
Rafa
Amon
Harlowe
We introduce the four characters to you here!
Update from September 11, 2025: We have made slight structural adjustments to the post.
The Siren Vex – Story, Abilities, and Action Skills
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Borderlands 4 zeigt die Skills der Sirene Vex im Gameplay-Trailer
Story: Vex comes from difficult circumstances and worked in retail to supplement her income. When a sale attracted a lot of mercenaries, her siren powers suddenly awakened – and she was the only one to leave the store alive.
Action Skills:
Reaper: Vex creates a phase clone that either acts as a phantom or a reaper. The reaper attacks enemies in close combat and draws them in, while the phantom hits enemies with long-range shots.
Incarnation: A phase explosion that damages enemies but heals Vex. As long as the skill is active, Vex can also use the “Dreadful Rush” and moves faster.
Ability: Vex’s ability is called Phase Pact. Her action skills and melee attacks adopt the elemental type of her current weapon – making her very versatile.
The Soldier Rafa – Story, Abilities, and Action Skills
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Borderlands 4 shows gameplay of the Exo-soldier Rafa
Story:Rafa wears a so-called “Liveframe” from Tediore, an exoskeleton. He relies on it because due to his background, he cannot survive in normal gravity. The exoskeleton not only keeps Rafa alive but also equips him with dangerous weapons and abilities. Unfortunately, the relationship between Rafa and Tediore fell apart when Tediore realized it would be much cheaper to have the suits worked by dead soldiers. Consequently, Rafa is not too fond of Tediore.
Action Skills:
The Apophis Lance: An arm cannon that is relatively slow but deals massive damage. Rafa shoots shock grenades with it that afflict your opponents.
The Peacebreaker Cannons: Two shoulder cannons that deal kinetic gun damage.
The Arc Blades: Two arm blades with which you can perform very fast melee attacks and take apart your enemies.
Ability: Rafa has the ability “Overdrive,” which is triggered whenever the action skill is activated. He becomes significantly faster and inflicts more damage.
The Knight Amon – Story, Abilities, and Action Skills
Story: Amon is a knight who originally comes from a sect that worshipped Vault monsters. Unfortunately, the sect actually found a vault monster that killed pretty much everything and everyone. Therefore, Amon has made it his goal to eliminate as many of them as possible. However, he is not the typical brute, but also an empathetic storyteller.
Action Skills and Abilities: There is no official overview of Amon yet. However, GameInformer has already had the opportunity to test the giant and reports that Amon can function as a great melee fighter. He possesses elemental axes that can be thrown, a hammer that deals AoE damage, and a shield that absorbs damage and reflects it back at enemies.
Harlowe – Story, Abilities, and Action Skills
Story: Harlowe worked as a scientist for Maliwan and fully relies on technology. The brilliant “Gravitar” is always motivated and in a good mood, but should definitely not be underestimated.
Action Skills and Abilities: There is still no official introduction for Harlowe. GameInformer describes Harlowe as a dangerous fighter who can distribute damage to multiple enemies at once with the ability “Entangled” – she essentially infects them.
She has a telekinesis ability that lifts enemies into the air and then slams them down or into other obstacles. The “Chroma Accelerator” fires a massive energy salvo, and the “Flux Generator” launches a pulse mine that also captures several enemies within its radius.
Overall, she is the crowd control character: She grabs enemies and sets them up for other players to finish off.
We will update this article in the future as soon as more information about the various Vault Hunters becomes available. Do you want to know what else is new in the game? Then be sure to check out our latest overview on the topic: Here you can find all about the release of Borderlands 4 in 2025.
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Borderlands 4 will be released on September 12 2025, and will bring various editions with it. In this context, there is already information about the editions, prices, and various contents.
Update from September 11, 2025: The article has been structurally adjusted.
Since June 16, 2025, it has been possible to digitally order the game on Steam, Epic, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The version for the Switch 2 can also be digitally pre-ordered now, but it is expected to be released a bit later, on October 3, 2025. The regular release is on September 12, 2025.
There are various editions with different content, which also have different prices. In the following article, we summarize the editions, prices, and content. You can pre-order and purchase the editions in various stores:
Bounty Pack Bundle with 4 separate DLCs after the release (New Areas, Missions, Bosses, Weapons, Equipment, Vehicles, Skins, and 4 Vault Maps with various challenges)
Bounty Pack Bundle with 4 separate DLCs after the release (New Areas, Missions, Bosses, Weapons, Equipment, Vehicles, Skins, and 4 Vault Maps with various challenges)
Wrath of the Firehawk (Weapon Skin)
Artful Order Pack (four Skins for the Vault Hunters, four Heads, four Bodies)
Vault Hunter Pack (2 new Vault Hunters, two new Story Packs, two new Regions, new Weapons and Equipment, new Skins for Vault Hunters and ECHO-4)
Borderlands 4 ECHO-4 Bundle (Not available for pre-order in Germany)
The release of Borderlands 4 is just around the corner. Now, publisher 2K has revealed what time you can start. Good news for PC players: You can start earlier than the Vault Hunters on PS5 and Xbox. Switch 2 players will have to wait longer.
Start and time: When is the release of Borderlands 4? Officially, Borderlands is set to be released on September 12, 2025, but at different times:
For PC (Steam & Epic), the start is even one day earlier, on Thursday, September 11, at 18:00 hours German time.
PS5 and Xbox can start on Friday, September 12, at 00:00 hours German time.
If you want to play Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch, you will have to wait until October 3. The start time here is 00:00 hours.
Update from September 11, 2025: PC players can get started tonight at 6:00 PM CEST! Console players can pre-download the game. We have adjusted a section in the article that did not clarify that the preload for PC is not yet available. There is currently no information on whether and when the preload for PC players will start.
You can find all important information about the release, content, and characters of Borderlands 4 in our overview here. There is also a new trailer:
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Der Trailer zur Launch-Woche von Borderlands 4
Launch of Borderlands 4: Preload, Early Access and Preorder
Preload: Can I preload the game? Yes, you can now download the game in advance – but as of right now, only für PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The preload is currently about 30 GB in size. However, you should have around 100 GB of free space available for the final game.
Early Access: Is there Early Access? No, there is no Early Access through pre-orders or anything similar. Unfortunately, you will have to wait until the official launch.
Price: How much does Borderlands 4 cost? If you want, you can already preorder Borderlands 4 now in various editions. The cheapest one costs 69.99 Euros for PC and Switch 2 or 79.99 Euros for Xbox and PS5. Alternatively, there are:
the Deluxe Edition for 99.99 Euros (all platforms)
the Super Deluxe Edition for 129.99 Euros (all platforms)
the Collector’s Edition for 179.99 Euros (all platforms)
Wednesday is a very popular series on Netflix. One of the actors has now confirmed that his character will get its own spin-off series. This brings joy to some fans, while others express concerns.
Which character is it about? Uncle Fester has always been part of the Addams Family universe and is thus an important part of the Netflix series Wednesday. While it tells the story of the titular daughter of the family, Uncle Fester is also part of the action.
But that’s not all: The actor Fred Armisen, who portrays Uncle Fester, has now confirmed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon what some fans have already hoped for (via gamesradar.com). His character will receive its own series.
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Wednesday Season 2 – Official Trailer for the new season of the Netflix series
The strange uncle divides the fans
What did Armisen reveal? Unfortunately, not much. He only said to Jimmy Fallon that the series is currently in development and that it would be great.
This means that production is just getting started and it will take some time before the series makes its way to the streaming platform Netflix. In the meantime, fans are eagerly discussing what they think of the idea and what they would like to see in the series.
What do the fans think? On Reddit, the spin-off series is discussed by users and fans of the Addams Family. It quickly becomes clear that opinions are divided. While some are pleased that Uncle Fester will get his own series, others express concerns.
The user Enriquelgoni writes on behalf of many other users: “The idea seems strange to me. Fester has always been my favorite character from the Addams Family, but I don’t know if he can carry the weight of a spin-off on his own. Still, I think it could be interesting if it’s not too long or complicated.”
Since there are no details about the plot of the series yet, users also share their thoughts here:
The user swoonyaboutclooney writes: “I don’t know, maybe it will be fun to watch him rob banks, being on the go and pulling all the crazy pranks he comes up with, but I’m not sure how they could stretch that over more than one season.”
“A little backstory, some intrigue, a lot of world-building. Where does he get his supplies from? Who gives him tips on heists? Does he team up with outcasts?” khorispy27 shares his ideas.
“Maybe a prequel with Fester’s escapades and Thing under Fester’s other aliases,” speculates paulsclamchowder.
“He joins the Marine Corps to fight crime in the brand new series NCIS: Fester,” suggests Aglet_Green with a wink.
Apart from the plot, it will be exciting to see who from the original cast of the main series will be involved. Whether someone like Jenna Ortega shows up or if the series takes place much earlier in the past. What do you think about it? Are you looking forward to a spin-off with Uncle Fester? Feel free to write it to us in the comments. At least for Wednesday, there has been no good news for Netflix lately: The second season of Wednesday will get new episodes in 2 days, but almost half of the audience seems to have no desire for it.
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Surprise hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has penetrated the hearts of many on multiple levels. Now there will be live events matching the game – and they were so in demand that they sold out in a short time.
What type of events are we talking about? In particular, the soundtrack of the game has made a name for itself not only among fans but has also broken several records. Among other reasons, a concert series was created, where one can listen to the enchanting sounds with a live orchestra at a total of 4 dates.
The concerts are set to take place in Lyon, Paris (2 x), and Montpellier between October 25 and 31, 2025, thus initially remaining in France. The tickets for all 4 concerts sold out in just about 45 minutes, which is why the team behind Clair Obscur was surprised and full of anticipation when they reached out to the community via X.com:
Woww!! The tickets for the French concert series “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A Painted Symphony” are sold out! […] If you missed this event, don’t worry, there will be many more opportunities next year as we are working to present you the official international concert series in 2026!
It seems that next year, other countries will also enjoy the live soundtrack. In the comments under the post, there are mainly voices from the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and the USA, who are sad about this missed opportunity. However, where the concerts will be held in 2026 is currently still unknown.
There should still be a small remaining stock for the two concerts in Paris on October 28 and 29. These will be released on September 11 at 10:00 CEST via expedition33.bleucitron.net. So if you’re planning to go to Paris this year, you might want to try your luck here.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere
A soundtrack that resonates – not just among gamers
What makes the soundtrack so special? Not only in our review could the soundtrack of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 impress, but also with many other gamers and media, such as our colleagues from GameStar, it was noted for its emotional depth and the unique atmosphere it creates.
Furthermore, the soundtrack seems to be widely popular outside the gaming world. In France, three titles topped the Spotify Viral Top 50. However, the music captivates not only in the developers’ home country: In over five European countries, the soundtrack reached number one in iTunes downloads. Overall, it accounts for 24 placements in the top 5 on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon.
In addition, the musical accompaniment of the game has already gathered over 18 million streams and reached number 1 in the Classical Album and Classical Crossover Album charts by Billboard. In the official British Soundtrack Album charts, it climbed to rank 13 – a clear indication of its broad resonance.
The legal battle between the developers of Palworld and Nintendo is still raging. The Japanese video game company has now filed two new patents, one of which is particularly noteworthy.
Some patents that have been filed have led to features being removed from Palworld. This includes an animation that shows how Pals are summoned by throwing a sphere. Since then, the monster simply appears next to the player.
Now, two new patents have been filed and officially granted.
The first, U.S. Patent No. 12,409,387, relates to “gentle switching of riding objects.”
The second, U.S. Patent No. 12,403,397, concerns the game mechanics of summoning a character and allowing it to fight against others.
Especially the second patent could have significant implications for Palworld, but also for other games of this type.
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Ein Crossover beflügelt Palworld, plötzlich spielen wieder über 100.000
It concerns a fundamental game mechanic
What exactly does the second patent cover? A game falls within the scope of this patent according to gamesfray.com if the following points are met:
The game must run on a PC, console, or similar device
A character can be moved within the virtual space
A “sub-character,” meaning another character (e.g., a Pal) can be summoned
This character CAN fight against an enemy
In the event of a battle, the “sub-character” is sent out to fight
If these points are met, Nintendo could file a lawsuit for copyright infringement in the future. This is not only a problem for Palworld. The mentioned feature of summoning a character and allowing it to fight is also present in other games.
Titles like Moonstone Island, Cassette Beats, or the recently announced Aniimo, which utilize such mechanics, could also find themselves targeted by Nintendo – basically any game that is inspired by Pokémon in this regard. Whether and how Nintendo will proceed against other developers due to the granted patent remains to be seen.
How the Palworld developers Pocketpair will respond to the new patent is also still open. However, it will be significantly more difficult to modify the affected mechanics in such a way that it does not infringe on Nintendo’s patent. After all, battles with the Pals are a central gameplay element in Palworld.
With the legal dispute, Nintendo aims to stop the sale of Palworld. So far, Pocketpair has been able to defend itself – among other things with the argument that certain mechanics existed prior to the patent filings.
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Long awaited and finally here – Steam has received a massive update that brings features fans have long desired. They even thank Steam chief Gabe Newell personally for this.
Why are fans celebrating the update? Steam has received an extensive update focusing primarily on accessibility and many fixes. Particularly the former was a concern for many players, as the user interface was sometimes not very accommodating on ultra-wide monitors.
The new update now brings the following accessibility adjustments:
A menu for accessibility settings has been added to desktop mode. It includes features such as:
Contrast mode
Reduced motion settings
UI scaling settings
Many UI components have been given accessibility hints
Many performance issues with the in-game overlay have also been resolved and a “Customization” tab for game properties has been added, allowing you to set custom graphics and sorted titles for your games.
These innovations are received so well by the Steam community that they even pay tribute to the Steam chief personally.
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Commercial for the Joule Kitchen Appliance with Gabe Newell from Valve
“All hail the emperor!”
How does the community react to the update? In the comments on the blog post about the update overview and also on Reddit, there are several users who cheer relievedly and celebrate the update. Many have been waiting a long time for these features and are happy to finally have received the highly anticipated features:
Güiltan pays tribute via Steam: “All hail the emperor!” (Referring to Steam chief Gabe Newell)
Raattus rejoices via Steam: “The custom sorted title honestly saved my day. If we get the option to change the display name, I would be super happy.”
peruka celebrates via Reddit: “Thank you, Lord GabeN!” (Again referring to Gabe Newell)
pomyuo shares his enthusiasm via Reddit: “Can we finally change the scaling? JFC, finally!”
donovan_x_griffith is also relieved via Reddit: “Holy cow, the UI scaling is a mega W, finally I don’t have to open Steam in my browser to zoom in because I couldn’t read the small text in the client.”
The update seems to make life easier for many users, although there are voices here and there wishing for other changes and innovations. Perhaps their wishes will be fulfilled in the next update.
Bungie has given insights into the upcoming expansion of Destiny 2: Renegades in a new video. The developers show that especially the known factions are getting a new coat of paint and the Vex now even have their own will.
What have I missed? On September 9, 2025, Bungie released a new, somewhat longer video with information about the upcoming expansion “Renegades”. As reported earlier this year, this will be an expansion heavily inspired by Star Wars.
Lightsabers, battle droids, and well-known factions from Destiny 2 receive the typical look of Star Wars, while the story developers remain narratively true. Bungie now showed what to expect in Renegades and how they are trying to strike a balance between cooperation and its new saga.
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Destiny 2 zeigt in seinem neuesten ViDoc, was euch in Renegades erwartet
Vex have their own will and now wear leather jackets
What can you expect in Renegades? Especially extraordinary in Renegades is the design of the known factions, namely the Cabal, Vex, and Fallen. Their DNA remains the same, but their appearance has changed. Cabal look like gangsters, with golden jaws in their faces. The Fallen now cloak themselves in colorful robes while unscrewing small parts from captured ships.
And then there are the Vex. The deadly robots usually operate under their collective consciousness – in Renegades, this is no longer the case for a small group of outlaws. They now wear a kind of poncho/leather jacket and commit crimes – independently.
In addition, Bungie provided a small overview of the new content that will await you at launch:
You must defend yourself against the Barant Empire (Cabal), which is aiming to expand – and not peacefully.
The main story takes place on Mars.
Players can visit a bar and wreak havoc in the three aforementioned syndicates (Cabal, Vex, and Fallen).
To gain influence, you need to complete missions for the syndicates:
Bounty hunts
Smuggling
Sabotage
Renegades brings you new talents like Cabal Drop Pods, airstrikes, and new vehicles like the Walker.
Invasions return: You can then ambush other players on their missions.
A dungeon is also said to exist. It leads again to a temple facility of the Witness.
What does the community say about the video? Fans are especially fond of the new Vex, as their story is absurd yet cool. These Vex are a splinter faction of the army of Maya Sundaresh. They have freed themselves from her control and instead of vegetating boringly, they have formed a band of outlaws that plays poker and wears ponchos. The following can be heard on Reddit:
“I think it’s hilarious that the first thing they do after gaining free will is to commit crimes.”
“Playing poker with the Vex sounds like fun.”
“If working for the Conductor is such a terrible experience that the only other option is crime.”
“I’ll be honest: I’m seriously considering joining the damn Drip Collective.”
“Please! I want to be friends with these Vex! I want to ask them about our boy Asher Mir and more about the Vexnet.”
