Fortnite will be down for maintenance today, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, for a patch. What you should know about version 37.20 is explained here.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time you will not be able to play Fortnite.
When does theserver downtime in Fortnite start? The servers will be shut down on September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM. A short time before that (about half an hour), matchmaking will be disabled (Source: x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. This is a major update, so expect 1 to 2 hours.
When will patch notes be released? Epic Games only sporadically presents patch notes for updates, usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them with us.
If you missed the trailer for Chapter 6 Season 4, you can catch up on it here:
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Fortnite: Patch 37.20 – What do leakers say?
What can I expect with the upcoming update? The reliable leaker Shiina on X has already provided some details regarding the upcoming content of the update. Here’s what you might expect:
Kai Cenat & maybe R.E.P.O. collabs
Batmobile (1989) collaboration
News about the companions
Information about the thin client
New LEGO starter pack
New ICON emotes
Return of old collabs
Additionally, Epic Games itself has announced an event for the Power Rangers. It’s called Power of the Megazord. The event is set to start on September 16 and end on October 3, 2025 (Source: x.com). Should leakers express further speculation, we will of course list them here.
We will track the server downtime live for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Did you just start with Fortnite and are still a complete beginner? Then we have 6 tips for you to improve your skills in the game: 6 quick tips in Fortnite that will make you better right away
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In Helldivers 2 there is a new strongest enemy since the new expansion, and the veterans want it to remain that strong.
What kind of enemy is it? In Helldivers 2, players have been allowed to fight the Terminids on their home worlds since the last expansion. These terraformed planets are different from the previous worlds inhabited by humans and bring new and improved enemies with them.
The latest enemy in the game is the Hivelord, who confronts the Helldivers as a final boss on the bug planet. He behaves like one of the terrifying sandworms from Dune: Awakening that dominate Arrakis.
He breaks through the earth’s surface and effortlessly destroys Helldivers and equipment. Especially in the new missions where the squad of soldiers is supposed to defend a mobile drilling unit, the Hivelord often ensures these missions fail mercilessly. However, the veterans now explain why the enemy is still so good.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new expansion:
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Helldivers 2 shows the new expansion “Into the Unjust” in the trailer and takes players deep underground
Almost Invincible is Perfect
Why are players celebrating the new Hivelord? Players of Helldivers 2 are thrilled to finally have an enemy in the Hivelord that they can hardly defeat. While there have always been difficult and strong opponents in Helldivers 2, the new Hivelord raises the bar.
Simply the fact that he spends a lot of time underground and can therefore rarely be attacked at all makes the Hivelord strong. The fight against him becomes even more challenging because the pest is heavily armored and can take a lot of damage. According to Helldivers.wiki.gg, the enemy has 150,000 HP; for comparison, a Charger has 2,400 HP.
Even the best players have a hard time facing him, posing a genuine challenge that has been missing from the game lately. The new enemies of the other factions were indeed difficult to defeat, but often lacked fun in combat. With the Hivelord, the developers seem to have found the right balance between “almost invincible” and “fun in combat”.
This is what players are saying: On Reddit, players are now wishing that the powerful enemies will not be nerfed, even though they can hardly be defeated. Instead, they hope that a new weapon will be developed specifically against them in the lore of Helldivers 2, and that squads will then be sent on missions to use this new weapon to eliminate the Hivelords.
They express their fascination and thoughts on the Hivelords as follows on Reddit:
Zilby: “I would really like a new mission type called ‘Eliminate Hivelord’.”
zmaneman1: “I predict that the next big mission will be developing a new ‘super’ hell bomb in direct response to finding these things.”
Shaclo: “The only thing I see as a nerf for the Hivelord is that he can’t come under an oil vehicle from below, as he usually destroys it immediately. And when that happens, there’s not much you can do because the vehicle is too slow. In my opinion, anything that can instantly delete a mission objective is not fun game design.”
Automatic-Barber-27: “I don’t want nerfs, I just want a bigger weapon.”
JassyFox: “Having now played against them several times, I can say that I am very satisfied with the Hivelords. They are overwhelming but not unfair, almost like an environmental hazard that makes you run and hide in caves or behind rocks. The only feedback I would give is how easily they can flip the truck, causing you to inevitably lose the mission.”
The fact that the Hivelords obstruct the missions with the mobile drilling unit frustrates players more than confronting the great new enemy. Whether the developers will intervene here remains to be seen.
Elden Ring: Nightreign will be provided with new content over several weeks and months. Many fans are therefore asking for a roadmap, but is there one? And if so, what new features can players expect? We will show you what is currently known.
Is there a roadmap for Nightreign? No, there is no official, classic roadmap for Elden Ring: Nightreign. However, some new features and changes have already been announced that the game will receive in the near future.
You can read here what they are and what you can expect.
Update on September 10, 2025: The new mode “Depth of Night” will be available starting tomorrow.
For example, all final bosses could receive an additional phase:
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Elden Ring Nightreign: Trailer introduces new 2-player mode
All upcoming content of Nightreign
What news can you expect? On September 11 at 3:30 CEST (10:30 JST, 18:30 PDT [10.9.]), a new mode called “The Depth of Night” will be introduced. You can expect the following from it:
Enemies are significantly stronger than normal
You cannot choose the Night Lord you face
Moved earth has no effect on this mode
Exclusive “Depth Relics” specifically for the new mode
Weapons can also have negative effects
You play more than 3 nights, going “deeper” each time
Depths 4 to 5 offer an endless fight
What else is coming up soon? In a post on X.com, the developer studio From Software already announced that some new content and changes will be added to Nightreign in the near future. However, they do not provide specific dates, only rough timeframes.
According to the post, players can look forward to the following soon:
A large DLC with currently unknown content, but likely new bosses and classes (later in 2025)
Details about the upcoming content are not yet known. According to the post on X, the game will continuously receive updates and new features. As soon as there are more concrete or new information about this, you will read it here with us.
Until then, there is also a lot to discover in the current state of the game. However, some mechanics and features are not so obvious and require some exploration. It is often worth taking a closer look. So that you don’t miss them, we have compiled 8 tips for you: Here are 8 secret tips in Elden Ring: Nightreign that you might easily miss
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In World of Warcraft major nerfs are coming again. The previously most annoying dungeons are now much easier to tackle.
Even though Season 3 of WoW: The War Within has been running for several weeks, there are still significant differences between the various dungeons. Looking at the statistics on successful completion rates of the dungeons, two instances stand out particularly negatively: Ara-Kara and the Halls of Atonement. Both have now received nerfs.
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What is the problem with the dungeons? When such issues persist for a long time, the community quickly forms the opinion that these instances are “dead keys” – that is, dungeons that one should not even attempt to visit because the chance of success is diminished by their design.
However, Blizzard responds fairly quickly. After Tazavesh was already weakened a while ago, the Halls of Atonement and Ara-Kara, City of Echoes follow now.
At higher levels, especially Ara-Kara (“ARAK”) and the Halls of Atonement (“HOA”) are often a problem. Image source: raider.io
WoW nerfs to Ara-Kara and the Halls of Atonement
What has changed? The changes to the dungeons in detail are:
Ara-Kara, City of Echoes
Chirping Operator
Resonating Barrage now has an increased cooldown, the ability has 50% higher cooldown and periodic damage has been reduced by 12.5%.
Overstuffed Crawlers
Poisonous Spit now has a 40% increased cooldown.
Avanoxx
Emaciated Crawler now has 20% less health.
Web Spinner deals 17% less periodic damage.
Anub’zekt
A bug with Eye of the Swarm has been fixed, where the edge of the area is larger than the actually safe area.
Halls of Atonement
The number of enemies “Corrupted Eliminator” and “Corrupted Collector” near the shards of Halkias has been reduced.
The density of enemy creatures in the courtyard before Echelon has been reduced.
The dungeon now requires 10% fewer defeated enemies.
Stoneborn Slasher now grants 50% more progress for the required defeated enemies.
The changes went live today (09/10/2025) along with the maintenance in the morning.
The weekly maintenance has not only brought changes to dungeons but also altered class balances. Several classes received significant buffs, benefiting DPS characters and healers. You can check out today’s class changes here.
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On September 10, 2025, Patch 1.02.2 for Elden Ring: Nightreign will be released. When the servers are down, when you can play again, and the patch notes can be found here.It also includes the major update “Deep of Night” with a new mode.
Update from September 10, 2025, 11:24 AM: The server maintenance is over and the patch notes are available. We have the highlights for you here and on page 2 the complete notes.
Server Down in Nightreign – when? The servers were shut down on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 CEST (17:00 JST, 01:00 PDT) on all platforms.
When can I play Nightreign again? The servers are now back online and you can play multiplayer again.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you can only play Nightreign offline and solo.
When can you play the new content of “Deep of Night”? The update “Deep of Night” will be integrated with the new patch tomorrow, but you can only play it starting Thursday, September 11, at 3:30 CEST (10:30 JST, 18:30 PDT [10.9.]).
What else is included in the new mode and what you need to know about “Deep of Night” will be explained in the next section.
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Elden Ring Nightreign: Trailer introduces new 2-player mode
Patch Notes for Version 1.02.2
What is included in the patch? The focus of the patch was primarily on balancing updates for the characters as well as some adjustments to features, the Everdark bosses, and bug fixes. You can find the complete patch notes on page 2.
Notably, there is an adjustment to the Leave Penalties. The penalties for leaving a run have been modified. If you are disconnected from an ongoing session due to internet issues, or because you quit the game, it now results in penalties that restrict multiplayer functions.
This penalty is lifted if you rejoin the session you left. This is to prevent runs from being involuntarily ended and incurring penalties for it.
Deep of Night – a new hard mode for experienced players in Nightreign
What is there to know about “Deep of Night”? The update brings a new mode of the same name that aims to provide tough challenges with a high difficulty level for experienced players. The following aspects are to be at the forefront:
Enemies are significantly stronger than normal
You cannot choose the Night Lord you face
Shifted lands have no effect on this mode
Exclusive “Depth Relics” specifically for the new mode
Weapons can also have negative effects
You play more than 3 nights and go “deeper” each time
Depths 4 to 5 offer an endless fight
Further information is not yet known and will likely be part of the patch notes once they go live. We will keep an eye on it for you and update the post promptly.
In the future, Nightreign will also receive additional content such as a major DLC. It is expected to introduce new bosses and characters for a fresh experience. To find out what else awaits you, what the latest status is regarding the planned content, and when you can expect them, read here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Roadmap and upcoming content
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The official ratings for EA FC 26 are here. EA has revealed the complete top 100 strongest players at launch. We will show you who belongs to the best professionals.
What are the Top-100 Ratings? Every year, EA publishes a ranking of the 100 highest-rated players in Ultimate Team.
What are the ratings in EA FC? The ratings or overall (OVR) indicate how well a player can perform their main position on the field with their stats such as shooting, passing, or defending. They range from 45 (very poor) to 99 (very good).
In the Top 100, both men and women have been listed since FC 24. To keep track, we have divided the Top 100 into the 26 best men and women. Below you will find the complete list of the Top 100.
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These are the best men in FC 26:
Player (Club)
Overall (Position)
Mbappé (Real Madrid)
91 (ST)
Salah (Liverpool FC)
91 (RW)
Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
90 (ST)
van Dijk (Liverpool FC)
90 (CB)
Haaland (Manchester City)
90 (ST)
Rodri (Manchester City)
90 (CDM)
Bellingham (Real Madrid)
90 (CAM)
Raphinha (FC Barcelona)
89 (LM)
Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
89 (RM)
Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (RB)
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (CM)
Donnarumma (Manchester City)
89 (GK)
Pedri (FC Barcelona)
89 (CM)
Kimmich (FC Bayern)
89 (CDM)
Alisson (Liverpool FC)
89 (GK)
Kane (FC Bayern)
89 (ST)
Valverde (Real Madrid)
89 (CM)
Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
89 (LW)
Wirtz (Liverpool FC)
89 (CAM)
Courtois (Real Madrid)
89 (GK)
Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Martínez (Lombardia FC)
88 (ST)
Isak (Liverpool FC)
88 (ST)
Musiala (FC Bayern)
88 (CAM)
Gabriel (Arsenal FC)
88 (CB)
Saka (Arsenal FC)
88 (RW)
With Salah, a new professional joins the absolute top players with a 91 OVR. Mbappé was already among the top professionals in FC 25 and maintains his position at the top with a 91 OVR.
Rodri and Haaland, who also had a 91 OVR last year, must settle for a slight downgrade to a 90 this year.
Especially the players of Paris Saint-Germain can look forward to strong upgrades after their successful season. All 3 PSG players are new to the top list.
These are the best women in FC 26:
Player (Club)
Overall (Position)
Putellas (FC Barcelona)
91 (CM)
Bonmatí (FC Barcelona)
91 (CM)
Graham Hansen (FC Barcelona)
90 (RW)
Russo (Arsenal FC)
89 (ST)
Mariona (Arsenal FC)
89 (CM)
Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
89 (CDM)
Shaw (Manchester City)
89 (ST)
Mapi León (FC Barcelona)
89 (CB)
Katoto (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (ST)
Diani (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (RW)
Wilson (Portland Thorns)
88 (ST)
Reiten (Chelsea FC)
88 (LM)
Pajor (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Endler (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (GK)
Debinha (Kansas City)
88 (CAM)
Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona)
88 (CB)
Kelly (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Heaps (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (CAM)
Bronze (Chelsea FC)
87 (RB)
Lavelle (Gotham FC)
87 (CM)
Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (CM)
Williamson (Arsenal FC)
87 (CB)
Mead (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)
87 (LM)
Hegerberg (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (ST)
Hemp (Manchester City)
87 (LW)
The list is led by the ladies of FC Barcelona. Putellas and Bonmatí share the strongest rating and receive a 91 OVR just like the strongest men. They are closely followed by their teammate Graham Hansen (90).
FC Barcelona has the most top players with 7 players. Followed by Arsenal (6) and Lyon (5).
Why are ratings important? At the start, the ratings are one of the major indicators of which players could belong to the meta in FC 26. In Ultimate Team, the top 100 professionals at the start are among the most sought-after and expensive players and are rarer to get than other players.
Complete Top 100 Overview
These are the best 100 players in FC 26: Below are the ratings of the Top 100. For the exact stats or further details, you can also visit the official EA ratings reveal page.
Player (Club)
Overall (Position)
Mbappé (Real Madrid)
91 (ST)
Salah (Liverpool FC)
91 (RW)
Putellas (FC Barcelona)
91 (CM)
Bonmatí (FC Barcelona)
91 (RW)
Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
90 (ST)
van Dijk (FC Liverpool)
90 (CB)
Haaland (Manchester City)
90 (ST)
Rodri (Manchester City)
90 (CDM)
Bellingham (Real Madrid)
90 (CAM)
Graham Hansen (FC Barcelona)
90 (CM)
Raphinha (FC Barcelona)
89 (LM)
Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
89 (RM)
Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (RB)
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
89 (CM)
Donnarumma (Manchester City)
89 (GK)
Pedri (FC Barcelona)
89 (CM)
Kimmich (FC Bayern)
89 (CDM)
Alisson (Liverpool FC)
89 (GK)
Kane (FC Bayern)
89 (ST)
Valverde (Real Madrid)
89 (CM)
Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
89 (LW)
Wirtz (FC Liverpool)
89 (CAM)
Russo (Arsenal FC)
89 (ST)
Mariona (Arsenal FC)
89 (CM)
Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
89 (CDM)
Shaw (Manchester City)
89 (ST)
Mapi León (FC Barcelona)
89 (CB)
Courtois (Real Madrid)
89 (GK)
Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Martínez (Lombardia FC)
88 (ST)
Isak (Liverpool FC)
88 (ST)
Musiala (FC Bayern)
88 (CAM)
Gabriel (Arsenal FC)
88 (CB)
Saka (Arsenal FC)
88 (RW)
Oblak (Atlético Madrid)
88 (GK)
Katoto (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (ST)
Diani (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (RW)
Wilson (Portland Thorns)
88 (ST)
Reiten (Chelsea FC)
88 (LM)
Pajor (FC Barcelona)
88 (ST)
Endler (Olympique Lyonnais)
88 (GK)
Debinha (Kansas City)
88 (CAM)
Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona)
88 (CB)
Palmer (Chelsea FC)
87 (CAM)
Caicedo (Chelsea FC)
87 (CDM)
Rice (Arsenal FC)
87 (CDM)
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
87 (CAM)
Saliba (Arsenal FC)
87 (CB)
Mac Allister (Liverpool FC)
87 (CM)
Ødegaard (Arsenal FC)
87 (CM)
David Raya (Arsenal FC)
87 (GK)
Gyökeres (Arsenal FC)
87 (ST)
Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (LW)
Bastoni (FC Lombardia)
87 (CB)
Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
87 (ST)
De Bruyne (SSC Napoli)
87 (CM)
de Jong (FC Barcelona)
87 (CM)
Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (CB)
Sommer (FC Lombardia)
87 (GK)
Koundé (FC Barcelona)
87 (RB)
Alvarez (Atlético Madrid)
87 (ST)
Tah (FC Bayern)
87 (CB)
Maignan (Milano FC)
87 (GK)
Barella (FC Lombardia)
87 (CM)
Osimhen (Galatasaray Istanbul)
87 (ST)
Kelly (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Heaps (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (CAM)
Bronze (Chelsea FC)
87 (RB)
Lavelle (Gotham FC)
87 (CM)
Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain)
87 (CM)
Williamson (Arsenal FC)
87 (CB)
Mead (Arsenal FC)
87 (RM)
Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)
87 (LM)
Hegerberg (Olympique Lyonnais)
87 (ST)
Hemp (Manchester City)
87 (LW)
Bright (Chelsea FC)
87 (CB)
McCabe (Arsenal FC)
87 (LB)
Kerr (Chelsea FC)
87 (ST)
Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
86 (CB)
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
86 (CM)
Konaté (Liverpool FC)
86 (CB)
Tonali (Newcastle United)
86 (CDM)
Reijnders (Manchester City)
86 (CM)
Messi (Inter Miami)
86 (RW)
Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain)
86 (CB)
Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid)
86 (RB)
Rüdiger (Real Madrid)
86 (CB)
Olise (FC Bayern)
86 (RM)
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
86 (LB)
Dybala (AS Roma)
86 (CAM)
Çalhanoğlu (FC Lombardia)
86 (CDM)
Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
86 (LM)
Berger (Gotham FC)
86 (GK)
Geyoro (Paris Saint-Germain)
86 (CM)
Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona)
86 (LW)
Bühl (FC Bayern)
86 (LM)
Ona Battle (FC Barcelona)
86 (RB)
Schüller (FC Bayern)
86 (ST)
Dumornay (Olympique Lyonnais)
86 (ST)
Harder (FC Bayern)
86 (CAM)
This keeps you updated on the ratings of the best players in FC 26. We expect that more ratings will be released in the coming days until all ratings are known. Even before the first leaks, we at MeinMMO speculated about which players might receive the biggest upgrades in FC 26: EA FC 26 Ratings Prediction: Who could get the biggest upgrades in Ultimate Team?
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An AI-supported movie is set to release worldwide in theaters next year. What’s more: The premiere is supposed to take place at the film festival in Cannes next year, according to the creators.
Film uses AI: In 2023, a short film of roughly five minutes was created using an image-generating tool, Dall.E. The animated film featured a group of monsters living in the woods engaging in dialogue with one another.
You can watch the clip released under the name Critterz here:
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The creator and director Chad Nelson emphasized that the AI made his vision possible. The monsters were created using text descriptions provided by the AI. Initially, they were just 2D images, with the actual animation being created by animators and designers.
The voices of the monsters were also provided by humans.
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AI-supported movie to premiere worldwide in 2026
Three years later, in 2026, a full-length movie featuring the Critterz is set to be released. This time, the group of monsters will embark on an adventure rather than just have conversations with each other.
It is generally expected to be an animated documentary that then transforms into a comedy. Initially, the narrator will guide through the forest and introduce the individual Critterz, then he will be addressed by the monsters, and a story will unfold.
The human contributions are supposed to be the actual animation and voice acting, just like in the short film. Sketches are also to be made by humans to feed the AI.
The film is planned to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and to be released worldwide in 2026, according to the creators. The film is produced by Vertigo Films and Native Foreign. The film is expected to have a budget of 30 million US dollars.
AI is controversial in the film world: The use of artificial intelligence in films is still a contentious issue. There is no clear opinion on whether AI-generated content is a boon or not for the film industry.
The head of Netflix stated, according to The Hollywood Reporter, that artificial intelligence would not only make films and series cheaper but also better. CGI sequences could be created much faster with the help of artificial intelligence.
The film studios Disney and Universal hold an opposing view. As reported by gamesradar, the two studios teamed up to sue the company behind Midjourney. The tool allegedly takes the animation films of both studios to create new content.
According to Naoki Yoshida, a major overhaul of the jobs for Final Fantasy 14 was expected for Patch 8.0. However, a new interview makes this statement suddenly seem outdated.
What was promised? Yoshida stated in an interview with multiplayer.it from 2024 that it would be a major risk if all the jobs were too similar. The jobs refer to the classes in Final Fantasy 14, which are divided into damage dealers, tanks, and healers.
The developers’ goal is rather that each job has its own abilities and that they differ from each other as much as possible so that every player can be proud of their job. Currently, the problem is that all jobs are too similar – which leads to players even completing difficult content without healers or tanks.
However, a new interview with PCGamesN puts his statement in a new light. As it seems, the major overhaul might turn out differently than expected.
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Major overhaul of the jobs in FF14 turns out differently
What is supposed to come instead? In the new interview, Yoshida says that one cannot guarantee uniqueness for each job in every patch within the main story. The team is working on a major update that should make the jobs more individual – however, this will only apply to combat content.
At the same time, he also states that not much would change:
One could consider it an extension of the system we already have in the game. Players who enjoy the current situation can rest assured that nothing will change for them. However, we are trying to create something new based on what exists.
What the contents of the major update will be is not known. For many fans, however, this paragraph is a sign that the major overhaul will not happen as they had imagined.
What do fans think about it? User fortnite_battlepass- from Reddit summarizes it as such that the existing jobs would not be changed, but rather supplemented by a new system. He still has the innovations from Patch 6.0 and 7.0 in mind and believes that the changes will likely be just as minimalistic.
Asphyxiare has even given up hope on Reddit: “I don’t know what they have planned, but nothing Yoshida has said gives me hope that the game will improve. I would say they can’t come out with another expansion like Dawntrail. Something needs to change.”
The Dawntrail expansion has indeed been criticized for several reasons. In addition to the overly strong simplification of the jobs, the weak story and the lack of endgame content were also under fire from players. Now the hope is fading that at least the issue of the jobs will not improve in the upcoming DLC.
A data miner has discovered several domains that are allegedly registered by Take-Two and might point to parodies in GTA 6.
Disclaimer: The following statements are unconfirmed information. They were discovered by a data miner and have not been officially confirmed by developers and/or the publisher.
What are these domains? The data miner Tez2 has discovered several striking domains that are allegedly registered by the GTA publisher Take-Two on May 27. In the GTA forum, he writes that they are supposed to be:
what-up.app
rydeme.app
buckme.app
leonidagov.org
brianandbradley.com
hookers-galore.com
wipeoutcornskin.com
myboyhasacreepycorndog.com
Tez2 writes: “These domains could be websites in the game that R* might later redirect to the page of [GTA] 6, as we have seen with [GTA] 4 and 5. Or some could also be completely independent of that.”
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Fictional domains that could be based on reality
What could be behind this? The GTA franchise is known for incorporating parodies of real existing services into its games. The allegedly leaked domains could have real-life counterparts:
what-up.app – possible reference to the messenger service WhatsApp
rydeme.app – could be related to the Uber or Lyft app
buckme.app – Patreon of OnlyFans as a possible model
The remaining domains also seem absurd, which could also have a real counterpart that cannot simply be deduced from the name.
Furthermore, the domains suggest that the protagonists will also have access to a smartphone in this GTA installment, where the parodies will find their place.
Sometimes you just get lucky: In two small suitcases, a user found several figures from the various worlds of Warhammer – some of them quite old. Seeking help, he asks what exactly he has in front of him and realizes that it is a true little treasure.
What kind of figures are these?
In a “free to give away” pile at work, a user found two suitcases containing several Warhammer figures, packed in red foam – many of them painted. He shares pictures on Reddit.
He writes that some figures feel really heavy. They could be made of pewter, which speaks for particularly old models. In the past, Warhammer minis were made of pewter and were so heavy, that some users even wanted to use them as improvised weapons.
The suitcase mainly contains Beastmen from Warhammer Fantasy or Age of Sigmar as well as some Chaos Warriors and even a few Tyranids. In total, there are almost 200 minis.
What are they worth? The price of “used” models varies greatly. Already assembled, primed, and especially painted minis are sometimes significantly more expensive than their original form, but only if the work was well done.
Normally, Warhammer figures come in parts and without color. On eBay, there are fully painted armies for between 25 and 350 euros. A user in the comments estimates:
Two such foam inserts contained an army of around 2,000 points – maybe not an elite unit, but hordes of specific peoples.
Per insert, there are 36 figures. A set of 32 Chaos Warriors costs new 84 dollars in the official store. With 6 inserts, roughly estimated, you would get at least 6 x 84 = 504 dollars.
Additionally, there are the two suitcases themselves, which would cost at least 100 dollars.
Converted at the current exchange rate (September 9), that would be 429.53 or 85.22, so around 510 euros.
Another user interjects that no one would pay so much money for these figures – but the new price amounts to a decent sum. Especially the pewter figures, if there are any, should significantly increase the price. Because they are a rarity, as a fan has already noted, who received old figures from his grandma.
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Das sind die Krieger des Chaos in Warhammer: The Old World
“The Curse of Red Foam”
In further comments, users pay tribute to the one who left these suitcases in the pile. It seems a collector from the early 2000s is going through a marital crisis and has to part with his favorites.
Another user explains that it is fate, because the suitcases are equipped with red foam:
That is the curse of red foam.
My original army as a teenager was 4,000 points of Blood Angels, which a guy in our local gaming store gave me. He came in, saw me painting my first box of tactical Marines, and said: “You like Marines? Here you go, kid,” and gave me 5 or 6 boxes full of models (in red foam). His fiancée didn’t like them, so they became mine.
A friend found a suitcase at a flea market with Orks in it. He asked how much, and an old man said: “Take them, my useless son doesn’t pay rent, so he doesn’t need toys,” or something like that. Again, red foam.
A guy in our local game store had his windshield smashed on the highway by an oversized Citadel case from the back of a pickup truck. There was a Bretonnia army inside. Red foam.
Surprisingly, other users added similar experiences. One got a T’au army in red foam, another a whole bunch of Space Marines. In the comments, there is agreement: red foam damn the figures to be passed on, intentionally or not.
Shortly before the release of the DLC “Lost Harvest” and the 2nd chapter of Dune: Awakening, the developers at Funcom introduced some of the new features for the survival MMO. Included are: the new armor sets.
What are these armor sets? The 5 new armor sets from Dune: Awakening of the free update from September 9, 2025 each represent one of the archetypes available in the game. There is now a new outfit for Bene Gesserit, Trooper, Mentat, Swordmaster, and Planetologist.
What is special about these sets? The new armors not only visually match the associated class, but also provide stats and special effects that support the respective playstyle.
The light chest piece and pants of the Swordmaster set from Ginaz, for example, offer a 2 percent reduction in cooldown for Swordmaster abilities.
The gloves, shoes, and helmet of the Planetologists provide a 1 percent reduction in cooldown for Planetologist skills.
If you wear the complete set of chest piece, helmet, pants, shoes, and gloves, you can reduce the cooldown of the abilities of the associated class by 7 percent.
Here you see the Swordmaster set as well as the new ability to change the appearance of your character afterwards.
Where can I get these sets? According to the developers, the new armor sets now represent an additional reward when you have successfully completed all lessons or quests with the respective teacher and fully unlocked the respective skill tree. It seems there are no new class quests.
If you have been diligent since the launch and have completed all missions with all class teachers, you should find the armor sets in your inventory at the start of Chapter 2.
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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2
What extent do the new story contents offer?
What else have the developers revealed? On September 9, 2025, two new quest lines will come to the game: the continuation of the main story (via the free update) as well as the side quest revolving around a crashed collector (via the DLC “Lost Harvest”). The key takeaways from the meeting with Funcom:
Both quest lines should keep you busy for 4 to 6 hours each – so a total of around 8 to 12 hours of quest content will be added to the game.
The new story contents are expected to be staged similarly to the previous main story, i.e., with in-game sequences and fully voiced dialogues.
The free quest line focuses on a series of murders, and you must find out who is behind them. The detective story will also affect the type of tasks. For example, there should be some stealth passages where you must not be detected and cannot use lethal violence.
Anyone wanting to tackle the new chapter of the main story must have completed Chapter 1 of Dune: Awakening.
The paid quest line has nothing to do with the main story of Dune: Awakening and instead opens a new side story, where you can earn primarily cosmetic rewards but also comparable strong alternatives to items already available. The developers emphasize that buyers of the DLC do not gain advantages in character strength.
The start of the DLC quest line is aimed at characters who possess Tier 2 gear. The difficulty level will then gradually rise to Tier 4.
By the way, the latter is also intended for the 3 new test stations, for which you also need the new DLC. All of this will be complemented by new, dynamic events in the game world and fresh missions in the capitals (both part of the free update), which should further increase your playtime by a few hours.
The new vehicle from Dune: Awakening: the Treadwheel
How good is the new vehicle?
The new Treadwheel is part of the paid DLC and is available in 3 different variants: for Tier 4, 5, and 6. You will also have various modules available, such as scanners, boosters, an extra seat, or storage.
The developers describe the Treadwheel as an alternative to the sandbike. The new vehicle is slightly slower but can perform quick maneuvers. With the extra seat, it is possible to drive in one direction while the passenger can shoot at enemies in the opposite direction.
An experienced content creator has been able to play EA FC 26 intensively for a whole 4 months. In his preliminary conclusion about the new football game, he emphasizes that despite fewer innovations, there would be much more fun to play. Because EA has, after a long time, focused on the essentials again.
Who is the expert? Benedikt BeneCR7x Bauer is a well-known content creator for EA FC (formerly FIFA). The former eProfessional has been allowed to give his feedback on the gameplay development at the EA Sports headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, for the second year in a row (2024 and 2025).
As an expert, BeneCR7x knows where the strengths, but especially the weaknesses of the football simulation lie. After 4 months of gaming experience and active exchange with the developers, he is sure that FC 26 will be significantly better this year.
Why could fewer innovations be an improvement? This year, EA spent time fixing the errors of the existing gameplay from FC 25. According to the YouTuber, the focus was on taking the criticism of the community and experts seriously and addressing specific weaknesses instead of desperately adding new features that have rarely been received positively by the community in the past.
This was the problem players had with new features in EA FC:
In recent years, fans have been waiting for big innovations before each release. While this is understandable when you have to spend a lot of money on the new installment every year, EA is repeatedly faced with the difficult task of incorporating new features, even though football hardly changes within a year.
The result was often innovations in gameplay that seemed to ignore existing problems.
An example is the discussion about the Trivela on Reddit, an outside foot shot that, especially from a distance, unrealistically led to a goal far too often and was thus exploited by many players to an excessive degree. Despite its much too high scoring guarantee, the problem with this shot was not fixed until the end of FC 25.
Deep Dive trailer on gameplay shows 2 different gameplays and numerous adjustments
Expert: These are the biggest improvements in gameplay
How is gameplay improving in FC 26? The expert highlights several gameplay aspects in his video that he believes have noticeably improved. The improvements affect central areas of the player experience, from shots to dribbling to physique.
Timed Finishing removed – provides a balanced shooting system
Dribbling is more precise – thanks to smoother movements and quicker changes of direction without the ball
Goalkeepers and defenders react more reliably – rebounds are less likely to land with the opponent
Physicality becomes more important – robust strikers are playable again
The result is, according to the expert, a faster, more controlled gameplay that could maintain the initial hype of EA FC 26 over months this time. Moreover, the months of dealing with gameplay have led to a real turning point in the history of EA FC (formerly FIFA): EA FC 26 shows in the first gameplay: Only offline do fans get more realism offered
Who should buy EA FC 26? Those hoping for many new features in the online and offline modes will probably not be completely satisfied with FC 26. However, those for whom the gameplay experience on the pitch is the priority and who look forward to fluid, fast gameplay are likely to feel very comfortable with FC 26.
In Elden Ring: Nightreign there are random events you may encounter. The Plague of Locusts is one of the more challenging events to solve, but it is worth securing the reward. Everything you need to know about it is here.
What is the Plague of Locusts? The Plague of Locusts is an event that can randomly appear during your runs in Elden Ring: Nightreign. You cannot deliberately trigger this event, but you may encounter it when facing the bosses Maris, Libra, and Heolster.
During this event, you will receive the message “A plague of locusts infests the land” and swarms of insects will appear everywhere, exploding and costing you levels if you do not evade them in time.
How to successfully complete the event, secure the trophy, and what reward awaits you, we have ready for you.
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Diese Special-Events solltet ihr in Elden Ring Nightreign nicht verpassen
Ending the Plague of Locusts – Here’s how to do it quickly and easily
Losing levels due to exploding swarms is not only annoying but can also ruin a good run within seconds. To end the plague as quickly as possible and minimize risk, you should follow these steps:
Do not panic and evade the swarms carefully to avoid level losses
If you are already engaged in a fight, it is better to end it depending on the remaining length of the health bar and look for the source of the plague to stop it
Observe the swarms and follow them – they will show you the direction in which you will find the boss you need to defeat
Look out for a huge, glowing moth that also decorates the trophy image (see title image), defeat it, and thus end the outbreak of the plague
A powerful buff and a trophy as a reward
When you complete the event and defeat the moth, the annoying insect swarms disappear. You also regain your lost levels in the form of runes.
You will also receive a powerful buff that gives you a significant bonus in earning more runes through battles. This way, you can level up faster with the buff and significantly increase your chances of reaching the maximum level in this run early.
When you complete the event for the first time, you will also receive the achievement or trophy named “Plague of Locusts”.
In Dune: Awakening, players return to Arrakis with the update. But those logging in today face the question: Where is my base? We explain what has happened to your base.
What is happening in Dune: Awakening? Many players are currently returning to Arrakis in Dune: Awakening. The new update Chapter 2 attracts players with free and paid content. Alongside several new players coming through the Free Weekend, it seems that most of the players are veterans returning after a break.
However, those logging back in after a break face a problem: Their base is no longer where it was, and the resources are gone.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new update:
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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2
Trouble with the lost base
What has happened to the base? To maintain a base in Dune: Awakening, fuel must be regularly replenished and taxes paid. If this is neglected, the base will eventually lose its shields before gradually being destroyed by sandstorms.
After about 3 weeks, other players can take ownership of the base and loot all resources. This is a huge annoyance for returnees. What many players experience today, other returnees experienced back in summer after a break.
How was the return? In a report, Reddit user Neauellski describes his return. He logged back into the game after a long break about a month ago and discovered that his base along with resources and vehicles was gone.
He describes the moment as terrible: “Honestly, I am devastated, and my motivation to keep playing is completely gone. Also, because without a base, you can’t really play the game.”
Without a base, there is only the inventory left—and one must struggle to fight back. Those lucky enough find a guild or group on the server can join. However, most players have to start over from scratch.
How to prevent loss? If you want to avoid losing your base, you must log in every 2 weeks, refill fuel into the machines, and check your base for damage. Once that is done, a trip to Arakeen or Harko Village is also necessary to pay the taxes for the base.
To pay taxes, however, you also need enough Solari, which you may have to farm first in research stations. So, the base in Dune: Awakening cannot be maintained without playing.
Borderlands 4 is coming out this week. We summarize important information you should know before purchasing.
When is Borderlands 4 coming out? Borderlands 4 is coming out this week on Friday – that is, on September 12, 2025.
Release times vary slightly depending on the platform. On PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, it starts on September 12 at 12:00 AM, while the PC can start on the previous day at 6:00 PM. The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version is still further away. Here you can find the exact overview of the release times.
But to help you decide if you want to get the game, we summarize the most important facts about the release here.
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Die neuen Moves in Borderlands 4 machen richtig Bock
On which platforms is Borderlands 4 releasing?
Borderlands 4 is releasing on the following platforms:
What is the price of Borderlands 4? What differences & prices do the editions have?
The Standard Edition of Borderlands 4 costs:
69.99 € for PC
69.99 € for Nintendo Switch 2
79.99 € for Xbox Series X/S and PS5
It includes the main game. Pre-order customers receive the Golden Glory Pack with a Vault Hunter skin, weapon skin, and drone skin.
The Deluxe Edition costs 99.99 € for all platforms and includes:
Main game
Golden Glory Pack as a pre-order bonus (Vault Hunter skin, weapon skin, drone skin)
Bounty Pack Bundle with 4 bounty packs as DLCs after the release. These will come in the future and bring new missions, gear, bosses, and more.
Wrath of the Firehawk (weapon skin)
The Super Deluxe Edition costs 129.99 € for all platforms and includes:
Main game
Golden Glory Pack as a pre-order bonus (Vault Hunter skin, weapon skin, drone skin)
Bounty Pack Bundle with 4 bounty packs as DLCs after the release. These will come in the future and bring new missions, gear, bosses, and more.
Wrath of the Firehawk (weapon skin)
Artful Order Pack (four skins for Vault Hunters, four heads, four bodies)
Vault Hunter Pack: Here are the 2 story DLCs with new Vault Hunters, new regions, new weapons and gear, new skins for Vault Hunters and Echo-4 included.
What are the system requirements for Borderlands 4?
Want to play Borderlands 4 on PC? Then you should meet the following requirements.
Minimum requirements:
Operating System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
Yes, Borderlands is known as a strong multiplayer series and continues this in Borderlands 4. Of course, you can also play the game solo, but the co-op options look like this:
You can play the complete story and all the game’s content online with up to four players. Invite each other for that.
There is full crossplay, so you can play across platforms. However, there is no cross-progression or cross-saves.
Split-Screen: You can play Borderlands 4 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in split-screen with two players. You can invite additional players online.
Who is Borderlands 4 suitable for?
Borderlands 4 is definitely suitable for fans of the series. There are plenty of other games in the Borderlands universe, and those who liked them will quickly feel at home in Borderlands 4.
In terms of gameplay, Borderlands focuses on fast-paced combat that becomes increasingly wild as you unlock better loot and stronger abilities. You take on one of four Vault Hunters, each with their own advantages and skills. In first-person perspective, you shoot your way across the planet Kairos – an open world that you can explore freely.
Borderlands 4 starts on Friday and it will be exciting to see how the game compares to its predecessors. We already know a bit more about the four main characters: Vex, Amon, Rafa, and Harlowe. These are the Vault Hunters with whom you will play the game. We show you what makes them special: Which Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4 is right for me?
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On September 9, 2025, Chapter 2 and the DLC Lost Harvest for Dune: Awakening were released. MeinMMO reveals where you can start the two new quest lines.
Where do I start the new, free quest line of Chapter 2? We received the quest “Noble Duties” through a short in-game sequence as we approached the trading post “The Anvil” with our character. This sent our Harkonnen to Harko Village, where we were to speak with Elara Tuek.
It is quite possible that the quest can also be started at any other trading post or in the capitals. The follow-up quest “Speak with the Lead Investigator” then took us to Arrakeen.
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Dune: Awakening receives new story quests and another vehicle with Chapter 2
Tip: Bring a scanner along for the first quests. You will need it for your investigations. Also, you should possess an Ornithopter, as the new adventure will later lead you into the deep desert.
Start of the new quest from the DLC “Lost Harvest”
Where do I start the new quest line of the DLC? You can only get it if you have purchased the new DLC “Lost Harvest”. However, it only appeared for us when we had set up a new base in the Hagga Basin – the old one was gone due to a longer break.
Here you see the starting point of the new DLC quest line.
As soon as we laid down the ground, walls, and ceilings of our new base, we received a distress signal for the quest “The Fall of the Mithra”. This leads you to the crash site of the eponymous Harvesters in the Western Vermillius Rift.
Simply head northwest from the “Griffin’s Reach Trading Post”. Upon reaching the destination, you will meet NPCs who will provide you with the first follow-up task.
Pokémon GO has received a small, unannounced change. And it is quite significant.
In addition to collecting Pokémon, battling is also one of the central aspects in all games of the series. Naturally, this is also the case in Pokémon GO.
Here, you can not only compete against other Pokémon in raids but also challenge the villains from Team GO Rocket and battle against friends or other trainers in the battle league. For the latter area, there is now an update that should be a strong addition for many trainers.
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Pokémon GO: The Season “Stories of Transformation” in the Trailer
Less memorizing, more battling
What kind of change is this? If you have participated in the battle league, you had to learn and remember which charged attacks are very effective or not very effective against the opposing Pokémon. Effectiveness depends on the types of the Pokémon.
With the large number of Pokémon, especially those that have two types, this could certainly pose problems for some trainers. This led to a charged attack not achieving the desired effect.
This issue has now been addressed. An unannounced update has added a display under your charged attacks in the battle league that directly shows you whether the attack is very effective or not very effective.
This is what the new display under the charged attacks looks like
What advantage does this bring? With this change, you now always see before using a charged attack how effective it will be against the opposing Pokémon. Especially on the way to the top levels of the battle league, the variety of different monsters you encounter can vary greatly.
Especially with monsters that have two types and that you encounter less frequently in the battle league, the new display can help you decide on the right attack.
Since the new season started on September 2, 2025, it is even more worthwhile to tackle the battle league and complete the corresponding limited research. This has been significantly simplified, allowing you to reach the coveted charged TMs faster.
If you want to fully engage in the battle league in Pokémon GO, you need not only experience, the right strategy, and a bit of luck but also the right monsters. The new season has noticeably changed the current meta. Which monsters now dominate the Super League can be seen here: 8 monsters you should not miss in the Super League in Pokémon GO.
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The brother of Maximilian “Trymacs” Stemmler, Nici Stemmler also streams on Twitch and broke 2 PCs in the process.He managed to do this within just a few hours and had to drive to another apartment to continue streaming.
Who is it about? The brother of Twitch streamer Trymacs is also active on Twitch. He has been streaming regularly for 2.5 months and is building his own community. Previously, he was occasionally seen in his brother’s projects, now he is also pursuing social media on his own.
Days ago, Nici wanted to quietly stream Minecraft live on Twitch with his Twitch colleagues Paul Frege and Aditotoro. For this, he used Trymacs’s guest setup.
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
Water cooling is said to have “burst”
Two PCs break down: It was already visible in the stream that the PC was reaching its limits: The Twitch stream image was repeatedly out of sync or froze with short stutters. You can see a clip of this here on twitch.tv. Nici mentioned that the PC’s processor had a temperature of 100 degrees.
Trymacs later stated that the water cooling had “burst” (source: YouTube, from minute 00:18). There was no water left to cool the PC, causing the computer to “burn out”.
After that, Nici went into Trymacs’s LAN setup. This is where Trymacs’s LAN parties take place, which he sometimes hosts with his Twitch colleagues. But here too, the same problem occurs: The PC has “burned out” (source: YouTube, from minute 00:29). According to Trymacs, the reason is that the PC had been left unused for too long and was not being utilized.
Nici has to change apartments: Eventually, Nici went to the apartment of Twitch streamers Chefstrobel and Kuba. Since Kuba is currently not there, Nici could use his setup and continue streaming from there. Everything then worked without incidents.
Trymacs concluded about it: “He made two PCs burn out in one day. (…) Now we know that the guest setup and the LAN party setup are junk. That’s good.” (Source: YouTube, from minute 00:48).
Generation Z and Millennials have long been considered the backbone of the economy, but now this boom might be faltering. Many young people are struggling financially, and the coming months and years are not expected to be easier.
Who is it about? Meredith Ann Whitney is an American businesswoman and financial analyst. She became known for successfully predicting the financial crisis of 2008. In this context, she was referred to by the magazine Bloomberg as the “Oracle of Wall Street.”
In a recent episode of “Barron’s Roundtable” aired by Fox Business, Whitney explained that while Generation Z and Millennials have supported consumer spending and are often seen as the backbone of the economy post-pandemic, their financial fundamentals are becoming increasingly problematic. There are various reasons for this.
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Gen Z and Millennials have long been seen as the backbone of the economy with high spending
What has the situation looked like so far? According to Whitney, the purchasing power of Gen Z and Millennials has supported the U.S. market in recent years, especially the so-called “Avocado Toast” group: This refers to individuals who are very young, well-educated, and enjoy consuming a lot.
What is changing now? However, the situation has changed dramatically in recent years and months. Rising costs are particularly hitting young people hard, and in the U.S. student loans that need to be repaid also play a significant role:
They bear a heavy burden from consumer and student loan debts. About one in seven members of Gen Z have maxed out their credit card limits, and the number of outstanding payments is significantly higher than that of older generations.
Whitney sees rising unemployment and declining purchasing power
Whitney’s forecast is grim: Whitney predicts that the purchasing power and financial stability of Gen Z and Millennials will continue to suffer over the next year, particularly due to debts, declining assistance, and high living costs. This could not only worsen their personal situations but also have noticeable effects on the overall economy.
Whitney also expects the unemployment rate, currently around 3%, to rise to over 4% to 5%, which could further increase pressure on the economy.
Whitney emphasizes that the impacts of wage garnishments on student debt and the cessation of health subsidies next year will bring “entirely new challenges,” primarily for Generation Z and Millennials.
Companies have heavily focused their marketing efforts on these younger generations, who will now experience “real pressure on consumer spending.” Therefore, Whitney predicts that “Generation Z and Millennials will be very weak next year.” Some companies have already lowered their forecasts due to reduced purchases.
With Starfinder: Afterlight, a new sci-fi role-playing game is being developed on Steam. The creators have a clear credo: The world lives from its characters. Baldur’s Gate 3 serves as a model, and one of its voice actors even provided tutoring.
In Afterlight, your captain is missing, and you gather 6 unique companions to stop the impending doomsday. The game is completely single-player and focuses on storytelling.
As is common for cRPGs, the gameplay consists of many conversations with options that can shape your story and isometric, turn-based battles. You can choose from 6 classes in the Starfinder rulebook for your character.
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Der erste Teaser zu Starfinder: Afterlight, dem Rollenspiel im Sci-Fi-Konkurrenten zu Dungeons & Dragons auf Steam
What makes Starfinder: Afterlight so special: As they explained in conversation with PCGamesN, the developers focus mainly on the companions. They are what brings the game to life, they say:
Our main goal is to make the companions as lively as possible. Voice acting contributes a lot to this. […] Companions are one of the cornerstones of the story and the game.
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Larian’s previous work, Divinity, apparently served as models. As a mentor, Neil Newbon, the voice actor of Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3, has helped the developers. How serious Epictellers is can already be seen in two of the main roles:
Tycho, a kind of space inventor rat, is voiced by Inel Tomilson. Tomilson is known to you as Quartus from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 as well as from Final Fantasy XVI and Dragon Age: The Veilguard (various roles here).
The voice of the soldier Kole has an even larger portfolio: Fred Tatasciore voices Bane in the Batman Arkham games, Kil’jaeden and Etrigg in WoW, Zeratul in Starcraft and Heroes of the Storm, the new Mordekaiser from LoL and Soldier: 76 from Overwatch. For all his over 1,000 roles, check out IMDb.
Currently, it is just English voice acting. Whether the game will be released and dubbed in German is still unknown.
Starfinder: Afterlight forgoes a script, aims to simulate what makes Pen and Paper so good
What sets Afterlight apart from other role-playing games is that the voice actors receive very few guidelines. Instead of strictly following a script and voicing pre-written texts, the voice actors are encouraged to improvise.
As PCGamesN explains, the voice actors are explicitly told to have fun while working and to goof around. This brings “the characters to life.”
In Pen and Paper, interactions are never predetermined but always spontaneous – something that cannot happen in a programmed video game. The improvisation aims to simulate this at least in part.
