New roguelike is 18+ and starts 95 percent positive on Steam, immortalizes the first conquerors of the final boss

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 3 minutes

Daily games are released on Steam. A new roguelike rated “Extremely Positive” right at the launch of version 1.0 and the developer has a challenging idea for creators.

What roguelike are we talking about? The game Mortal Sin was released on Steam on August 29, 2025. Before that, it was already available in an Early Access version. The reviews are 95% positive, with over 4,000 ratings. You can choose from dozens of classes – like the Berserker with a massive sword, or the Pirate who prefers to fight with a pistol.

Your goal is to fight through randomly generated nightmares and finally defeat the final boss Enimatik.

Who can participate in the challenge? The developer of Mortal Sin, Nikola Todorovic, posted a post on X, introducing the Creator Challenge. As a creator with 5,000 subscribers or 2,000 average views per video on YouTube or with 5,000 followers or 30 average viewers on Twitch, you can participate in this challenge.

How are creators immortalized? Nikola Todorovic promises the first three conquerors of Enimatik a unique weapon in the game. The creators will be able to help design it and give it a name. Defeating the final boss must of course be proven with a video or livestream.

When asked what difficulty level is set for the challenge, the developer replied that it doesn’t matter. He further states the following on X regarding reaching the end of Mortal Sin: “I don’t expect many creators to even reach it, let alone beat it.”

In the video, you can see the trailer for Mortal Sin on Steam:

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The launch trailer for version 1.0 of Mortal Sin on Steam, the new roguelike for ages 18 and older

Players are thrilled with Mortal Sin

What do players say about Mortal Sin? As mentioned before, the reviews are extremely positive on Steam. Steam user Sir.Cheemselot stumbled upon Mortal Sin by chance. In his review, he writes the following:

Honestly, it’s been a long time since I’ve come across a game that is so well thought out and well made, a pure 100/10. I can only recommend it and hope the developer continues the great work.

Another Steam user and big roguelike fan speaks very highly of Mortal Sin. Especially the difficulty of the game is, in his view, a big advantage for hardcore gamers. GhostBeatzZ writes in his review on Steam:

One of the best roguelikes I have ever played, and I have played almost all of them. But be careful: This is not a mindless roguelike like so many others. You need to execute combos, block, parry, and even use your foot and shoulder along with your weapon. And don’t get hit too often, because the game is really challenging and has an extremely high skill ceiling.

Are there also negative voices regarding Mortal Sin? Yes, some players criticize that it still feels like an early access title, as Steam user Dxmoncry writes: “The game still feels like it’s in early access, not enough polish and still straining for the eyes.”

The graphic style is also criticized, which of course is purely a matter of taste. The balancing of the classes is also addressed. A Steam user Obrimus writes that the Warlock class is just bad. Overall, Obrimus criticizes that Mortal Sin has a nice surface, but the more you play, the more weaknesses you find.

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In August, another gem was released on Steam. Even older players were surprised by a strange setting in the old school RPG. After 42 years of gaming, a Reddit user saw the option for Oxford commas for the first time: New RPG on Steam surprises even the oldest players: “In 42 years of gaming, I’ve never seen such a setting,” developer explains what it is all about

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Sixteen years ago, Quentin Tarantino proved that he only needs two characters, a table, and a secret to create suspense

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

Quentin Tarantino has shown in his nine films that he masters both funny, absurd, and thrilling scenes. One of his best lasts a full 20 minutes and contains almost only dialogue. Nevertheless, the scene is nearly unparalleled in tension.

In 2009, Quentin Tarantino released his war film Inglourious Basterds, which abruptly turned historical narrative on its head. A group of Americans wants to kill Adolf Hitler, which is just one facet of the multi-layered plot.

The main antagonist in the film is not Hitler himself, but SS Standartenführer Hans Landa, played by Christoph Waltz – who was not allowed to be present during rehearsals. He makes his first appearance right at the beginning of the film when Landa visits the farmhouse of the Frenchman Perrier LaPadite, suspecting that Jews may be hiding there.

This first scene serves as a prologue and lasts about twenty minutes. The special thing: Unlike in many other films, Inglourious Basterds does not start with captivatingly staged action. Instead, it is all dialogue. This was extremely thrilling in 2009 and has lost none of its intensity even today, 16 years later.

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English trailer for ‘Inglourious Basterds’ by Quentin Tarantino

A Lesson in Tension

What happens in the scene? Hans Landa enters the house of the milk farmer and sits down at the table with him. The two men talk somewhat superficially in French for a while before Landa gets to the point: He believes that LaPadite is hiding Jews in his house.

Tarantino shows us, the audience, after a few minutes that this suspicion is true. The camera pans down and reveals that indeed the Jewish woman Shosanna Drefus and her family are hidden beneath the floorboards.

The conversation continues. Landa presents himself as a charismatic, but ultimately ruthless person. He applies increasing pressure on the milk farmer. Eventually, the farmer gives in and nods in response to Landa’s question about whether he is hiding anyone.

Since the SS officer has just switched languages and is no longer speaking French, Shosanna and her family do not understand this turning point in the conversation. Thus, they cannot foresee that the soldiers will soon open fire. Only Shosanna escapes.

What makes the scene so good? The fear that Landa will find the hidden Jews is always palpable and keeps the audience on edge. The brilliantly written dialogues turn Landa into a cunning hunter, who drives his prey further into a corner.

At the same time, Tarantino uses an old cinematic trick to create tension: He shows the audience an important piece of information, in this case, that the family is hiding beneath the floor. Simultaneously, we have a rough idea of how the situation could end in the worst case.

Alfred Hitchcock also frequently employed this trick and summarized it in his book Hitchcock/Truffaut with an example (via nofilmschool.com): If a bomb is placed under a table that we are unaware of, we experience 15 seconds of surprise at the explosion. If we, as viewers, know from the beginning that the bomb is there, we get 15 minutes of tension. It’s quite similar in the case of Inglourious Basterds.

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Moreover, the acting performances of Christoph Waltz and Denis Ménochet in this scene are among the best that cinema has to offer. We hang on their every word and are invested in the situation. Tarantino remains very proud of this scene and the film overall, recently calling it his masterpiece in the podcast The Church of Tarantino. In our ranking, the film also ranks quite high.

After this grand opening, the film picks up even more pace. It is an exciting experiment that presents history in an alternative way. What do you think about it? Have you seen the film? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments. Tarantino has his own distinct views when it comes to cinema: A superhero film is so good that Quentin Tarantino loves it despite his disapproval of this genre.

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Final Fantasy XIV brings a new update with content for crafters and gatherers as well as a curious mount

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

Patch 7.31 for Final Fantasy XIV will be released on September 2, 2025, bringing new content for all grind fans. Especially crafters and gatherers can look forward to new content for the Cosmic Expeditions.

What does Patch 7.31 bring? Patch 7.31 is the first of two announced mini-patches for 7.3 in Final Fantasy XIV. It will now introduce some new content.

Included are among others:

  • New Cosmic Exploration
  • The first upgrade level for the Phantom Weapons
  • Balancing updates for the combat classes

With the Cosmic Expeditions and the Phantom Weapons, 7.31 is an update with more grind-heavy content. Of course, there will also be new emotes, housing items, and companions. And there is at least one very curious mount included.

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Travel to Space, Weapon Upgrades, and … a Loader?

What’s new in the Cosmic Exploration? As part of the Cosmic Exploration, you will now leave the moon base starting from Patch 7.31: You head to Phaenna, a new planet in the sea of stars. The quest line to get there starts at Searchingway in Sinus Ardorum (X: 20.4; Y:20.0). The quest Passion, Thy Name Is Ardorum. must be completed beforehand.

There are new in-game currencies, for example the Phaenna-Coins and -Marks, as well as new projects for building up the planet. Additionally, the Cosmic Tools can be strengthened.

Also presumably unlockable via the Cosmic Exploration is the latest announced mount: A Loader.

Image shows a loader. The new mount in FFXIV
The new planet won’t clear itself of debris.

What’s the status of the Phantom Weapons? In the field excursion Occult Crescent, there is also new content: Specifically, the Dawntrail Relic Weapons can now be upgraded by one level. To do this, the quest Old Forge Doesn’t Rust must be accepted in the Trick City at Lydirceil – but prior, Fantastic Blacksmithing must be completed.

New is the so-called Sphere Table. This allows checking the current progress of the strengthening. It consists of four spheres, each with a symbol for the elements of fire, air, water, and earth, which can seemingly be charged up to 10,000 of an undefined unit.

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What else is exciting in the patch? In addition to the Phantom Weapons and the Cosmic Expeditions, there are also balancing adjustments for the classes. The Monk in particular is getting buffed. Additionally, there are new housing items, emotes, and equipment. On top of that, adjustments to the Palace of the Dead are also coming.

Patch 7.31 primarily brings grind-heavy content. However, the randomness factor, which caused very long or very short gathering times for the Phantom Weapons, was criticized at their introduction. How exactly the second phase of the relic weapons will look and whether player feedback has been incorporated into this phase is currently still unclear. However, recently, the shutdown of the mod Mare Synchronos came into focus for gamers, which also sparked a renewed discussion around DPS meters: The head of Final Fantasy XIV says mods must not ruin the fun – Now players are discussing DPS meters

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Dune: Awakening will soon receive its largest patch yet and the developers are showing beforehand what to expect

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening, the major update “Chapter 2” will be released soon. To show players what the upcoming content looks like and what improvements are planned, the developers will go live again after a long wait.

What kind of livestream is this? Even in preparation for the release of the survival MMO, the developers of Dune: Awakening have repeatedly hosted livestreams to showcase features and ideas of the game.

The developers now want to revive this livestream format and take the major new update “Chapter 2” as an opportunity for a revival.

Here you can watch the trailer for Dune: Awakening, Chapter 2:

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Big livestream for interested parties and fans

What will be shown in the livestream? The livestream, which can be seen on September 4th at 6:00 PM on YouTube and Twitch, is meant to be exciting for both true fans and new players and interested parties. Therefore, the developers have divided it into two parts.

In the first part, the developers will showcase the update, present the content, and give insights into the gameplay before the patch is released on September 10th. This part is exciting for everyone who wants to see what the largest update of the game has to offer. They will also show insights into the DLC “Lost Harvest”.

The second part is more aimed at active players. Here, the developers want to explain their ideas and thoughts and also give an outlook on future updates. Current problems and community topics will also be addressed.

What will the update bring? The upcoming update of Dune: Awakening is divided into two parts. All players will receive the main content of the “Chapter 2” update for free. This includes:

  • Main story continues
  • Character editing after creation
  • Dynamic encounters
  • Contracts in the social hub
  • New layouts for the deep desert
  • New archetype armors
  • New hairstyles and tattoos

Some content is only included in the paid DLC “Lost Harvest”. These include:

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

Those who want to get an impression of the upcoming DLC and its contents will have the opportunity to do so during the livestream. However, the upcoming DLC is also included in the season pass, which all buyers of the Deluxe and Ultimate editions automatically receive.

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The developers of Dune: Awakening want to hold such a livestream before every major update to show players what to expect. If you want more details about the new update, you can find more about the future of Dune: Awakening here: Dune: Awakening finally has a roadmap, but the most important change will come in 2026

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One of the best duels in Yu-Gi-Oh! has a disappointing ending that I still cannot forget after 20 years

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has, like many in his age group, followed Yu-Gi-Oh! on RTL2 in the early 2000s. However, he cannot forget a duel from the anime even after over 20 years, because it had an unsatisfying ending.

Which duel is it? For many, including myself, the Battle City arc in the first Yu-Gi-Oh! series is one of the best storylines of the series. New, epic cards were added and there were countless duels that pursued different concepts.

However, the biggest highlight was the villain Yami-Marik. The possessed enemy of the Pharaoh simply had a threatening and sadistic presence. In the 125th episode of the anime, which according to fernsehserien.de first aired in Germany in 2004, Joey faces Marik in the semifinals. The thrilling duel lasts for 3 episodes until Joey is about to win in episode 128. But the duel in the Shadow Realm drained so much energy from him that he collapses just before the final blow. Marik thereby wins the tournament.

Even in the manga, the duel ends this way. Joey (in the original: Katsuya Jonouchi) is on the verge of winning. He plays the monster Gerfried, but before he can execute the attack, he falls into a coma and loses.

This duel is incredibly exciting, but Joey’s defeat is a missed opportunity.

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It would have been a great story

Joey’s defeat is still a disappointment for me. The duel is exciting and emotional from the beginning, as Joey wants to take revenge on Marik for his actions against Mai Valentine. The course of the duel itself is also good. Joey plays many iconic cards, such as the Insect Queen or Jinzo.

Marik also shows his best side. He plays many nasty cards that highlight his sadistic nature well. The duel in the Shadow Realm does its part to keep the tension until the end. But the ending disappoints.

Joey has practically won, but due to his unconsciousness, he loses. That alone is a rather unsatisfying resolution that annoyed me back then. It feels like the motto is: Yugi just has to defeat the villain.

But that is a missed opportunity since Joey is one of the most exciting duelists of the series.

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Joey is the loser who never stops fighting

Why is Joey so special? Besides the supernatural characters like Yugi and Bakura and the wealthy Seto Kaiba, Joey seems, despite his fiery nature, normal. He just wants to play the game and become good at it, without relying on wealth or ancient pharaohs.

Allowing Joey to defeat the big villain would have been a good way to reward his character and diligence. In addition to successfully avenging Mai, a victory against Marik would have been a nice moment.

The Pharaoh and Kaiba get enough screen time, whether in ancient flashbacks or duels against the most important figures of the series. Joey always seems like Yugi’s sidekick, who may often duel, but mostly only against the second tier of enemies.

It is just unsatisfying to me that Joey wins the actual game, but because of the plot, he is forced to lose. For someone like me who used to enjoy playing the game, it just feels like an unfair way to lose a match.

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At least a good moment from Yugi follows

Even though the duel still disappoints me, the further course of the series is really good. After Joey’s defeat and coma, Yami-Yugi sinks into self-doubt. The Pharaoh shows a weak side here and strengthens the bond with his best friend Joey.

In the manga, Kaiba also pays his respects. He accepts Joey, the character he has always looked down upon, as a true duelist who played to the death. Joey is and remains one of the most exciting characters in Yu-Gi-Oh!, because despite his nonsense, I could identify with no one from the series as well as with him. Even though he lost to Marik, he is actually not that bad: The Top 5 best duelists of Yu-Gi-Oh! shows who the real King of Games is

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Pokémon GO welcomes Team GO Rocket back, brings Shadow Tornadus and strong bonuses

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Team GO Rocket returns to Pokémon GO again. This time, Shadow Tornadus will be available for the first time in this form during the event.

What is this event about? The next Rocket event is called
Psychic Spectacular: Taken Over. It will start on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM and will run until Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

In addition to some content that you already know from previous Rocket events, there will also be a Pokémon debut and Tornadus – available for the first time in its shadow form.

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All event contents

How to obtain Shadow Tornadus? You can obtain Shadow Tornadus by defeating Giovanni. During the event, you will receive a special research task that rewards you with a Super Rocket Radar upon completion. With it, you can hunt down and challenge Giovanni and catch Shadow Tornadus.

Which new Pokémon are available? Indeedee, the Psychic-Normal Pokémon from generation 8, will make its debut in the event. You can hatch it from 5 km eggs.

What new shadow monsters are there? Alongside a rotating pool of monsters from the 3 Rocket bosses, there will also be some monsters that will be available for the first time in their shadow variants:

  • Shadow Qwilfish
  • Shadow Swablu
  • Shadow Baltoy
  • Shadow Deino

Which monsters are in the event? You can encounter event Pokémon in both the wild and in raids and eggs during the takeover.

In the wild:

  • Abra*
  • Lunatone*
  • Solrock*
  • Beldum* (rare)

In 5 km eggs:

  • Smoochum*
  • Chingling*
  • Espurr*
  • Indeedee*

In 3-star raids:

  • Alolan Raichu*
  • Hisuian Braviary*
  • Wyrdeer*

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

What bonuses are available during the event? As you are used to from Rocket events, there will be some bonuses active. These include:

  • more candies when catching with nice, great, and excellent throws
  • eggs require only half the distance to hatch
  • increased chance of XL candies with nice, great, and excellent throws (from level 31)
  • Team GO Rocket appears more frequently in balloons and at PokéStops
  • the charged move Frustration can be forgotten by using a charged TM
  • Pokémon from shadow raids of levels 1 and 3 have highly varying IV values
  • Event field research tasks with instant and charged TMs as well as mysterious components
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Paid limited research: For $4.99 (about €5), you can also purchase a paid limited research. In this, you will receive among other rewards 2 premium battle passes, 1 Super Rocket Radar, and encounters with Ralts, Gothita, and Wyrdeer as rewards.

The Team GO Rocket event is just one of the many events waiting for you in Pokémon GO this month. If you want to know what other events there are and when they take place, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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He put his Dodge Charger in the garage 30 years ago because his wife said it was too loud – Now, at 96 years old, he is restoring the classic car

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Pete leaves his Dodge Charger in the garage for 30 years. A team of mechanics restores his car so he can drive it again. For the now 96-year-old, this is a time travel.

For three decades, 96-year-old Pete left his 1968 Dodge Charger in the garage because his wife complained about the roar of the engine (in the YouTube video at 2:12). Today, just a few years before his hundredth birthday, he has decided to revive his passion.

The YouTube channel Ammo NYC has taken on his dusty and rusty car and restored it so that the 96-year-old can drive it again – albeit only as a passenger. He is now too old to drive himself. You can find the entire video on YouTube.

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Car stood for decades in the garage, which did not completely protect it from wear and tear

Many problems: At the beginning, the team led by professional Larry Kosilla faced many issues. After all, the car had been sitting unused in the garage for 30 years. The vehicle was protected from sun and rain by the garage, but not from dust and rust.

Despite the long period of inactivity, the tires still held air, and the interior was still in good condition thanks to careful maintenance: the black leather inside the vehicle was neither torn nor heavily worn, although mold and traces of mice were found.

The restoration turned out to be technically complex: cables, spark plugs, and cylinders had to be checked and replaced, brake lines and the master brake cylinder were renewed. The engine compression was initially too low but was fixed by the technician team.

After five weeks, Pete was able to view the restored vehicle. He is visibly proud to see the car back in this condition, even though he can no longer drive due to his age. But you can see his smile in the video as he sits in his car and hears the engine sounds again.

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The 1968 Dodge Charger is considered an icon of the Muscle Car era

What kind of vehicle is this? The Dodge Charger from the 1960s is among the most famous vehicles when it comes to so-called Muscle Cars.

  • The 1968 Dodge Charger belongs to the second generation (1968–1970) and is considered the most iconic model of the series.
  • In 1968, around 96,100 Chargers were sold, which was an enormous success for the manufacturer. No other Charger model has ever reached the sales figures again.
  • Today, the 1968 model is considered one of the most sought-after collectibles among classic car enthusiasts and is regarded as an icon of the so-called Muscle Car era.

For a well-preserved vehicle from this era, one may have to pay amounts in the millions. For a 1968 Dodge Charger, the prices on the used market range between 70,000 and 100,000 euros (via mobile.de). Depending on the condition, the price can be even higher.

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Another car owner also left his car in a garage for years. But for him, it wasn’t his wife; he simply forgot where he parked his car in Munich. You can find out more about it on MeinMMO: A $700,000 Ferrari stood in a Munich garage for 10 years: its owner forgot where he had parked it

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A player finds an easy trick to make Path of Exile 2 run better: “From 35 FPS to over 140 FPS”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2 there have been ongoing performance issues since the Early Access launch. Some players are experiencing stuttering in the ARPG or encountering lags. One player claims to have found the solution to the problem.

What is the problem? Path of Exile 2 has not yet been released in its final form, as it is still in Early Access on Steam. Since it became available there, individual users have repeatedly complained about FPS drops, stuttering, freezes, and other performance problems.

While the developers continue to implement improvements with each patch, one player has now found a trick that can generate significantly more frames per second. All it takes is a simple setting.

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Simple setting, great results

What kind of trick is it? In order to achieve more frames per second in Path of Exile 2, a setting in the game’s options is said to help. On Reddit, the player Super-Persimmon233 explains that he has achieved much better performance since he set the channel number in the audio settings from “High” to “Medium”.

Other users are trying out the trick and are also achieving good results. For example, Reddit user swordfish1221 reports: “From 35 FPS to over 140 FPS – thank you very much!”.

The user CallSignVip3r also gives tips for improving performance:

Set channel number too low and change shader cache in the Nvidia control panel to 100 GB. Now it’s running super smoothly for me. I previously had problems with frame rate and high input delay.

Edit: Also delete the contents of the Poe2 shader cache folder if you haven’t done so since the new patch.

Is the trick new? As Reddit user ShelbyGT350R1 explains, the trick isn’t really new. Something similar is said to have worked in Path of Exile (1) as well. The user explains that players there disabled all sounds in the game files to achieve better performance.

He suspects that this might also be possible in Path of Exile 2. The bug causing performance issues due to sounds in the game is therefore not entirely unknown.

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Performance issues are frustrating, especially since the most exciting moments are often when hordes of enemies are attacking. If the simple setting helps you, please let us know in the comments. In one region, Path of Exile 2 is different and even has its own skins: Path of Exile 2 has special skins just for one region, the chief now reveals whether they will come to the West

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Popular YouTuber for MMORPGs has already played Project Ghost, feels reminiscent of Elden Ring Nightreign

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of Project Ghost allowed a few genre fans to play an early version of the MMORPG. YouTuber Josh Strife Hayes summarized his impressions in a long video – and drew an exciting comparison.

Who is Josh Strife Hayes? The well-known YouTuber (968,000+ subscribers on his main channel, via YouTube) is one of the largest content creators when it comes to MMORPGs. His video series “Worst MMO ever” is particularly popular, where Hayes humorously summarizes his personal impressions from various genre representatives.

The YouTuber also created a comparison in his recent video about “Project Ghost” from Fantastic Pixel Castle, which he and two other guests (CohhCarnage and JoCat) were allowed to play some time ago.

Due to the still very early developmental phase of the game, he could not delve as deeply as one might be used to from him in his analyses. For almost all intricacies of Ghost, it currently applies: If there’s still a placeholder, it’s in progress.

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Blue Zones Played

What did Hayes and the others get to play? The world of the MMORPG is said to consist of blue and red zones:

  • The hand-designed red zones are public and offer many contents familiar from theme park MMORPGs like WoW.
  • The blue zones are procedurally (i.e., randomly) generated and are intended to invite exploration (sandbox). They are private for every player or a group and have an impact on the world.

In the stream, the guests were allowed to explore the blue zones, where they had to band together as a group. They then headed to a kind of summoning stone, where you currently select the zone you want to target. You reach the area via an airship.

The adventure in the blue zone always begins the same way: The team jumps from the floating airship into the depths. Thanks to the glide skill, the landing is feather-light. Then the exploration of the zone begins. You kill monsters, collect loot, find the local boss, defeat that one as well, and make your way out.

The player experience in the blue zones is influenced not only by procedural generation but also by modifiers that can influence the strength and loot of enemies or your stats. Additionally, you can trigger enhancement effects by, for example, defeating stronger enemies, which you benefit from until you leave the area.

Here you can watch the nearly 29-minute video by Josh Strife Hayes:

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How does Hayes rate the blue zones? The YouTuber felt strongly reminded of Elden Ring Nightreign from FromSoftware during the playtest. A “bad version of Elden Ring Nightreign,” mind you.

  • Small groups reach a zone that has been randomly assembled via the air – falling and gliding.
  • The group first takes out weaker enemies to find equipment and gain experience.
  • Then one takes on the first stronger enemy and defeats it to receive an enhancement effect that lasts for the rest of the mission.
  • Meanwhile, optional events are completed when there’s time for them.
  • In the end, one faces the final boss of the zone.

According to Hayes, the team at Fantastic Pixel Castle accidentally recreated the gameplay loot from Elden Ring Nightreign in the current version of the blue zones without realizing it.

Whether all blue zones in Ghost will play out this way in the end is unlikely. At least if one considers all that the developers have said about the game over time – for example, that players should be able to determine the rules of blue zones and that building bases or PvP should also play a role.

In the video, the YouTuber repeatedly emphasizes how unfinished much still seems. At the same time, he reports that some things already work well. The Dreamblade class is said to be quite fun to play already. You can find out more about it here: Former WoW developer designs first class for the MMORPG Ghost, taking inspiration from a villain from Elder Scrolls Online

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In 2 days, 2 of the most popular characters from NCIS are finally returning, and the first teaser has already reached 93 million views in 7 days

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

NCIS is still a popular series today and will receive a new spin-off in just a few days. Two fan-favorites will be seen together again and must undertake an escape across Europe.

What kind of series is this? Tony & Ziva is an upcoming series set in the Navy CIS universe. In addition to the main series, which includes 22 seasons full of exciting characters, there are already several spin-offs, such as NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans or the prequel series NCIS: Origins.

In Tony & Ziva everything revolves around the titular investigators who were already part of the main series. Anthony “Tony” DiNozzo was part of the series from seasons 1 to 13 and returned for a guest appearance in season 21. The character was played back then and now by Michael Weatherly.

Ziva David, on the other hand, is portrayed by Coté de Pablo and made her first appearance in season 3. She left in season 11 but returned for several guest appearances.

Now the two are in the spotlight, much to the delight of the fans. For the producing studio Paramount, the first trailer has already broken an internal record. Across all channels, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and the CBS television network, the trailer garnered a whopping 93 million views (via deadline.com). And that in the first seven days.

This makes the trailer the most viewed announcement of a new series from Paramount. But what is it really about?

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Tony and Ziva celebrate their return in the new spin-off of NCIS

The Return of a Dream Couple?

What does the series tell? The two investigators Tony and Ziva have withdrawn after a dramatic moment in the main series – what exactly happened back then, we do not want to reveal for spoiler reasons.

In the meantime, they have a daughter named Tali and live what seems to be the perfect family idyll. However, an attack occurs, where Tony’s security company comes under the authorities’ scrutiny. He and Ziva suddenly become fugitives and must flee across Europe from the police and special forces.

As it says in the trailer, the series is supposed to be an entertaining mix of techno-thriller and romantic comedy. This means: alongside dramatic moments, humor should not fall short. The trailer sets the tone well, and Tony says in one scene, “We are like Bonnie & Clyde with better snacks.”

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What do the fans think? Record-breaking views are one thing, the actual opinion of the viewers is another. But here, too, the excitement prevails. The return of the two characters is celebrated and eagerly awaited in the comments under the trailer on YouTube:

  • “Whoever came up with the idea of bringing these two together in a show is a complete genius. I can hardly wait to see them together again,” writes Leeloo5142.
  • “This is what Ziva fans have been waiting for their entire lives,” says TheHeartGirl784.
  • “All the years of suffering for this couple have been worth it. I still can’t believe I’ll see one of my favorite pairs again, and this time in their own show,” adds mfva1824.
  • “The chemistry, the banter, everything between Tony and Ziva is great, and I have no doubt they will get back together by the end of the season,” speculates SuperAliciakeysfan.

The fans had to wait 12 years since the last appearance of the two, but on September 4, 2025, it will finally happen, and the series will start with three episodes in the first season. In Germany, the premiere will be simultaneously available on Paramount+. Subsequently, a new episode will be released weekly until the finale on October 23.

What do you think about it? Are you looking forward to the series? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Although the main series has been running for a long time, an important person left early: After 16 years, the creator of Navy CIS explains why he left the popular series

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Pokémon GO: Special Research “Tales of Transformation” with Keldeo – All Tasks and Rewards

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is a new special research where you can obtain Keldeo. We will show you what tasks and rewards are involved in the research.

The new season Tales of Transformation has started in Pokémon GO. In addition to some new Mega Evolutions, a reform of the level system, and some other contents, it also brings you a new special research.

To receive the special research, you need to log in to the game from September 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM until December 2, 2025, at 9:59 AM.

We will show you what tasks you need to complete here, what rewards await you, and how you can receive Keldeo.

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

Tales of Transformation – Step 1/8

TaskReward
Catch 25 Water or Fighting Pokémon15 Poké Balls
Do 15 Power-Ups on Water or Fighting type Pokémon5 Revives
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms1 Charged TM

Stage reward: After completing all the tasks of this step, you will also receive Keldeo, a Keldeo t-shirt, and 3 XL Candies for Keldeo. If you have already obtained the monster beforehand, you will instead receive 50 Candies for the Pokémon.

Tales of Transformation – Step 2/8

TaskReward
Catch 30 Pokémon2,500 Stardust
Power up Pokémon 15 times5 Super Potions
Explore 5 km2,500 experience points

Stage reward: Completing this step additionally rewards you with 25 Keldeo Candies, 647 experience points, and 647 Stardust.

Tales of Transformation – Step 3/8

AufgabeBelohnung
Power up Pokémon 15 times10 Poké Bälls
Hatch 3 Eggs1 Lucky Egg
Evolve 5 Pokémon15 Pinap Berry
Earn 6,470 XP1 Fast TM

Stage reward: Additionally, you will receive 10 Keldeo candies, 3 XL candies for Keldeo, and 647 experience points in this step.

Tales of Transformation – Step 4/8

AufgabeBelohnung
Power up Pokémon 15 times10 Great Ball
Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon2,500 Stardust
Win 3 raids2,500 XP
Earn 6,470 Stardust1 Charged TM

Stage reward: Upon completing this step, you will also receive 10 Keldeo Candy, 3 XL Keldeo Candy, and 647 experience points.

Tales of Transformation – Step 5/8

AufgabeBelohnung
Power up Pokémon 15 times10 Great Ball
Catch 25 different species of Pokémon1 Mossy Lure Module
Complete 10 Field Research tasks3 Silver Pinap Berry
Earn 6,470 XP1 Fast TM

Stage reward: Once you have completed the tasks, you will receive an additional 10 regular candies for Keldeo, 3 XL candies for the monster, and 647 experience points.

Tales of Transformation – Step 6/8

AufgabeBelohnung
Power up Pokémon 15 times10 Ultra Ball
Take snapshots of 10 different wild Pokémon2,500 Stardust
Win 3 Max Battles2,500 XP
Earn 6,470 Stardust1 Charged TM

Stage reward: For this step, you will also receive 10 regular Keldeo candies, 3 XL candies for Keldeo, and 647 experience points.

Tales of Transformation – Step 7/8

AufgabeBelohnung
Catch 50 Water- or Fighting-type Pokémon10 Ultra Ball
Power up Pokémon 30 times1 Poffin
Earn a Candy with Keldeo as your Buddy Pokémon15 Pinap Berry
Win 3 Raids2 Rare Candy XL
Earn 64,700 XP1 Charget TM

Stage reward: In addition, you will receive 10 Keldeo candies, 3 XL candies for the monster, and 647 experience points for completing this step.

Tales of Transformation – Step 8/8

AufgabeBelohnung
Change Keldeo’s form10 Keldeo Candy

Stage reward: The final step of the research gives you 10 Keldeo candies, 3 XL Keldeo candies, and 6,470 experience points.

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With the launch of the new season, there are also several new events and content waiting for you in the game. If you want to know what they are, when they take place, and what to expect from each, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in September 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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A player risks an expensive spaceship, letting himself be hit by cannons in Dune: Awakening, so you don’t have to do it

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening, the developers have deployed heavy artillery in the Hagga Basin for the current event. These are operated by the Kirab and attack the CHOAM freighters. A player has now risked everything and let themselves be hit by the cannons to see what happens.

What are those cannons? The “CHOAM Salvage Rights” event is currently running in Dune: Awakening. In the Hagga Basin, the Kirab are attacking the CHOAM freighters with new, heavy artillery and bringing them down.

While the event quest series mainly revolves around salvaging the CHOAM freighters and working against the Kirab, a brave player tested what actually happens when their own Ornithopter gets hit.

Here you can see what to expect in the first major update of Dune: Awakening:

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A player sacrifices themselves

What happens when you get hit? The large cannons can bring down entire CHOAM freighters from the sky. Accordingly, many players on Reddit show great reverence, preferring not to risk their own Ornithopter and loot to see what happens when they get hit.

But Reddit user Page_Eleven did just that. Deliberately, he flew close to one of the large artillery towers, which shoot at the freighters in the sky with deafening noise, and let himself get hit. To the player’s surprise, however, his Ornithopter did not explode.

Instead, the player’s aircraft was simply tossed around a bit in the air but remained completely unharmed. The cannons seem to be completely harmless to player spacecraft as long as you don’t crash due to the force of the shot.

How do players react to the player’s action? The powerful cannons make a strong impression with their noise and effects. On Reddit, many players admit to having feared for their own belongings and have thus been avoiding the cannons.

In the comments on Reddit, players are mainly grateful for the test:

  • BreadfruitThis5302: “Thank you for being brave enough to test it”
  • AtomicOnionRing: “I was too scared to test it. I thought it would kill me immediately.”
  • Regular_Style9440: “Hahaha, I mean, it’s better than what I expected. I was already wondering what would happen!”
  • bahumutx13: “I wonder if the patches changed it. In the first hours, a rocket hit me and destroyed the entire front of my attack thopter. I flew to an island and had to repair everything. Pretty sad if they just bounce off now.”
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The fact that the player’s Ornithopter does not take damage from the loud and powerful cannons is barely criticized on Reddit. Players are rather glad that Arrakis has not gained yet another dangerous component. A hint about where the freighters come from can be found here: Player finds secret map in Dune: Awakening, the community explains what it’s all about

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The new RPG on Steam amazes even the oldest players: “In 42 years of gaming, I have never seen such an attitude”, developer explains what it’s all about

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Almost every game, whether on Steam or elsewhere, has a number of settings to customize the gaming experience. Most of them are quite standard options that everyone uses, but a player of a new RPG has now seen a strange feature for the first time in 42 years.

Which game is it? The old-school RPG Quartet has been available on Steam since August 26, 2025. You can choose between four different storylines and find out how they connect. It is labeled as a turn-based tactical RPG and is described by the game director as “Final Fantasy VI for adults”.

What setting has the player seen for the first time in 42 years? Reddit user Freddy-Pharkas posted in the gaming subreddit a screenshot of Quartet. This screenshot shows the setting “Oxford Commas”, which can be set to “On” or “Off”.

In the video, you can see the launch trailer for Quartet on Steam:

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The launch trailer for Quartet shows the charm of the old school RPG on Steam

The Oxford Comma is according to the website Oxford-Royale.com a comma that is used in a list of three or more items before the last conjunction, such as “and” or “or”. The option toggles this comma on or off. Reddit user tampering demonstrates the effect of the Oxford Comma in a good example:

  • “My Parents, Superman and Supergirl don’t believe in Oxford Commas.
  • My Parents, Superman, and Supergirl don’t believe in Oxford Commas.“

In the first example sentence, it is stated that the parents, Superman, and Supergirl do not believe in the Oxford Comma. The second sentence, however, uses the Oxford Comma and states that both the parents and Superman and Supergirl do not believe in the Oxford Comma.

Is the Oxford Comma important for German grammar? No, the Oxford Comma does not exist in German, as no comma is generally placed before “and” or “or” in lists. A comma is only placed before conjunctions if they introduce subordinate clauses or interruptions.

Developer explains why this setting is in the game

What does a developer say about the setting? Under the Reddit post by Freddy-Pharkas, it was speculated whether programmers might have argued, and that’s why this option exists in Quartet. The director, EveryLittleDetail commented under the post and answered the question of why they added the setting: “Programmers want to do things to show that they can.”

Are there any other strange settings? Not in Quartet, but the game Thimbleweed Park on Steam has a crazy setting to hang toilet paper at gas stations in two different positions, as Reddit user Troldann commented.

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Settings like the Oxford Comma definitely have their justification. After all, no one should think that parents are Superman and Supergirl. Whether it is important how a roll of toilet paper hangs is probably a matter of opinion.

On Steam, alongside old-school RPGs like Quartet, there are several other gems. A small team of developers has announced an RPG that visually looks like a spin-off of The Elder Scrolls: A tiny development team is creating an RPG for Steam that could visually also be an Elder Scrolls

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The 10 most dangerous monsters from “The Witcher 3” in the power ranking, which even Geralt respects

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 7 minutes

In “The Witcher 3″ we travel through the lands and diligently fill our bestiary. But which creatures should one particularly beware of? Grab your silver swords, because here come the 10 most dangerous monsters, sorted by their strength.

What was the ranking based on? The Witcher universe is now quite extensive. Starting with the books by Andrzej Sapkowski, through the video games, to the Netflix series. To simplify things, however, we will limit this list exclusively to monsters found in the bestiary of “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt”.

Of course, each monster has its own strengths and weaknesses. For the classification in this list, we primarily considered the following factors:

  • Physical strength and resistance
  • Magical abilities
  • Intelligence and strategy
  • How dangerous can the monster become to a witcher?

Rank 10: Him

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  • Classification: Spirit
  • Occurrence: Spikeroog

Hims may not be the strongest, but they are among the creepiest monsters on this list. The spirit beings do not attack their victims directly, but indirectly drain their life force by causing suffering. Fortunately, the innocent are safe from them. Hims only prey on corrupted individuals who have already committed crimes.

Once possessed by a Him, life becomes nothing but torment. The spirits manipulate their victims into violence, aggression, and self-destruction. They target the deepest fears and feelings of guilt, cause terrible nightmares, and gradually drive the possessed individual into madness.

Some victims try to better themselves to get rid of the Him. However, this has no effect. Hims only disappear when the victim is completely insane or driven to suicide.

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WoW will bring smaller threats again, the big conflicts will soon be over

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Small, local quests without major cosmic threats. This is likely to become the norm again in World of Warcraft.

When a new expansion is upcoming in World of Warcraft, it almost always means: Now we, as Horde and Alliance, come together again, pull in the same direction, and fight against the new, oversized power. After the Burning Legion was defeated, even death itself followed, and now the Void is on the agenda.

But the “always bigger” and “always more powerful” eventually has an end. Even though the Titans are still on the list, with the conclusion of the world soul saga, Blizzard is likely to shift focus again. We are already seeing the first effects in Midnight, as the developers revealed in an interview with PCGamer.

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What was said? In the interview, they not only talked about Midnight but also about plans for how World of Warcraft should proceed after the world soul saga. Ely Cannon, Art Director at Blizzard, said:

I hope that we return to telling the stories of the people of Azeroth and step back from the cosmic, grand, world-threatening things and that we talk again about local stories. I believe that with [Player Housing], that is a good place where we can start and really open up to “What is the story of the people, what is the story of the players.”

This is also important so that new players can find access to the world. Because even though cosmic threats are obviously part of WoW, they do not provide a good entry point.

For us humans, it is easier to enter a world with stories that take place on a level that we instinctively understand. We all have experiences from real life that we bring into the game world, and the more credible stories, the more personal they are … the more there are, the more one can say: “I believe this place, I can live here.”

Especially newcomers find it difficult to dive into the world of World of Warcraft. There is much to grasp – cosmic forces, great wars, thousands of years of history of the individual races. Those who do not know all this can hardly understand why a cinematic is particularly dramatic, why the death of a certain character is heartbreaking. Therefore, they want to have more quests in the future that take place at a grounded level:

This is particularly true for new players. The more stories we have told over the years, the larger the narrative has become, the more heroes and villains and overarching threats there are that people first have to understand. [After The Last Titan] this offers us many entry points into the world for people who are new and want to experience it for the first time, and that in a very understandable way.

This does not mean that Blizzard is not making improvements until the end of the world soul saga. Already, they have announced that with “Midnight,” more storylines for “Lore Walking” will come to summarize important story events. Also, the entire story of The War Within will be experienced and caught up in a condensed, shorter campaign to be up to date.

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Already Midnight has more local stories – and conflicts on the ground

That World of Warcraft is gradually shifting this focus has already been evident in Dragonflight and The War Within. Even though the overarching storyline is the conflict against Xal’atath and the Void, both expansions have been filled with numerous quests that took place on a personal and local level. Especially the “Dementia” quest on the island of Thorn is likely to have lingered in many memories, but also the more romantically inclined quests that one could experience in the realms of Ohn’ara.

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Is a new faction conflict brewing? Many hope for that.

That Blizzard wants to bring these types of storytelling back into focus could also lead to tensions between Horde and Alliance gradually increasing again. Because when the great cosmic threats recede into the background, conflicts between the factions become more likely. We are already experiencing the first excesses of this in Midnight, as some Alliance paladins in Silvermoon act “as if this place belongs to them,” which, according to Maria Hamilton, will lead to animosities during the course of the expansion, possibly only the seed for something we will only experience much later.

Are you looking forward to more “classic” stories in World of Warcraft with smaller, local problems? Or do you prefer the grand, world-destroying events and enemies, like the Void, the Burning Legion, or the Titans? More about the latest WoW expansion can be found in our big overview of WoW Midnight.

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Dead by Daylight: All Valid Codes to Redeem – September 2025

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

We have some codes that you can redeem in Dead by Daylight for goodies and get cool stuff in the horror game.

Codes in Dead by Daylight mean free stuff. However, it can be difficult to keep track of the currently valid codes in the asymmetrical horror game. Codes are usually shared via social media or some streamers. We will tell you the current codes that unlock content in Dead by Daylight.

What are codes for? Codes in Dead by Daylight have different uses. Depending on the code, you may receive one of the following things:

  • A specific amount of Bloodpoints
  • A specific amount of Shattered Shards
  • Progress in the current Rift (“Rift Fragments”)
  • Cosmetic items (charms, clothing)

Current Promo Codes in Dead by Daylight

The following codes are valid as of the time of this article’s update – that is, on 09/12/2025. You can redeem them in Dead by Daylight:

Temporary Codes:

  • THRIVETOGETHER – Grants 250,000 Bloodpoints. (new!)
  • NIGHTSHIFT – Unlocks the Horror Attraction banner. (new!)
  • IFLOOKSCOULDCHILL – Unlocks the Frosted Eyes customization for Killers.
  • REDDIT1MIL – Unlocks the 8-Bit Crow emblem.

The validity of the codes is not visible in advance. So it may be that the codes above have already lost their validity when you try to redeem them.

Permanent Active Codes:

  • DISCORD500 – Grants 500,000 Bloodpoints
  • AROMFLAG – Unlocks the “Aromantic Flag” charm.
  • DEMISFLAG – Unlocks the “Demisexual Flag” charm.
  • POLYFLAG – Unlocks the “Polysexual Flag” charm.
  • TWOSFLAG – Unlocks the “Two-Spirit Flag” charm.
  • PRIDE2022 – Unlocks the “Progress” charm in 2 variants.
  • MFLAG – Unlocks the “M-Flag” charm
  • FLAGL – Unlocks the “WLW-Flag” charm
  • FLAGB – Unlocks the “Bisexual Flag” charm
  • ISFLAG – Unlocks the “Intersex Flag” charm
  • FLAGP – Unlocks the “Pansexual Flag” charm
  • FLAGT – Unlocks the “Transgender Flag” charm
  • AFLAGG – Unlocks the “Agender Flag” charm
  • GFLAGF – Unlocks the “Genderfluid Flag” charm
  • GFLAGQ – Unlocks the “Genderqueer Flag” charm
  • NBFLAG – Unlocks the “Nonbinary Flag” charm
  • AFLAGS – Unlocks the “Asexual Flag” charm
  • LETSROLL – Unlocks a “Dwight” charm
  • WARRIORPUPPERS – Unlocks the “Puppers” charm.
  • CAWCAW – Unlocks a colorful bird charm.
  • NICE – Grants 69 Bloodpoints.

The codes listed here and the article are regularly updated.

Dead by Daylight Redeem Code
Only in the “Featured” area of the shop will you find the button at the top right to redeem codes.

How to redeem codes in Dead by Daylight? Redeeming codes is a little hidden and easily overlooked, as it only appears in a window. Open the shop in the game. Typically, you land directly on the “Featured” page that lists the current highlights of the shop.

Here you will also find the “Redeem Code” button. If the button does not appear for you, you are probably on the wrong page in the shop. Make sure you have called up the homepage.

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How long are codes valid? That varies. Typically, codes in Dead by Daylight only last a few days before they lose their validity. So you should redeem them as soon as possible to not miss out.
Only a few special codes have eternal validity, such as the “Pride” charm or the “NICE” code.
If you know any other current codes or find that a code in this article has already lost its validity, please let us know in a comment and we will update the list promptly.

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Is Pokémon GO worth the first Spotlight Hour in September tomorrow?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

September in Pokémon GO is here, and with it the first Spotlight Hour. We summarize what you can expect.

When does the Spotlight Hour start? The first Spotlight Hour in September starts on 02.09.2025 at 6:00 PM. It lasts for 60 minutes as always, and normal spawns return at 7:00 PM.

Which Pokémon appears? This time, Pidgey is the star of the evening. Pidgey is from the first Pokémon generation and belongs to the Normal and Flying types. It evolves into Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. Pidgeot also has a Mega Evolution.

What bonus applies? During the Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of experience points for all Pokémon you evolve during the event period. Make sure to check your Pokémon collection and look for the filter “Can evolve.”

Currently, there is also an XP event in preparation for the upcoming increase of the level cap.

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Is the Spotlight Hour with Pidgey worth it?

Interestingly, Pidgey has not been caught that often in recent weeks and months, so it is a good opportunity to catch one of the original monsters if you don’t have a Pidgey in your collection yet.

However, most long-time players have likely caught quite a few Pidgey already.

Can Pidgey be shiny? Yes, it can. However, the shiny rate is not increased.

Is Pidgey strong? Not really – neither in PvE nor in PvP. In the list of the best attackers in Pokémon GO, other Pokémon are ahead. This also applies to Pidgeotto and Pidgeot, both are not exactly top monsters.

The exception here is Mega Pidgeot. It is among the best Flying attackers and can also boost other Pokémon in battle. However, you will need the appropriate Mega Energy for that, and it is not available tonight.

Is the bonus worth it? Given the upcoming level increase, it is definitely worth filling up the XP account. Maybe you can also level up a few stages before the changes to the level system!

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What else is happening in Pokémon GO? The debut of the new season! “Stories of Transformation” will kick off on September 2nd. You can expect some new Pokémon. If you are looking for more information, be sure to check here: Our overview of the new season “Stories of Transformation” in Pokémon GO.

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A new MMORPG convinces with realistic NPCs and 40 million players, now inviting to the beta in the West

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Sword of Justice has announced its first closed beta in the West with a new trailer. Especially the NPCs are said to be something very special.

What kind of MMORPG is this? Sword of Justice is a theme park MMORPG from China, set in a Wuxia world. Wuxia describes a certain style of play and means in Chinese MMORPGs something like medieval low fantasy, and is best known in the West through Swords of Legends Online or World of Jade Dynasty.

In China, the new MMORPG has already reached over 40 million players within a month according to NetEase, who play not only on PC but also on Android and iOS. Visually, the MMORPG wants to impress with good lighting thanks to elaborate “Ray Tracing” effects. What this looks like, you can see in the new trailer:

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Sword of Justice shows in the trailer how good ray tracing looks in the MMORPG

Lifelike NPCs thanks to AI

What’s the deal with the realistic NPCs? Sword of Justice has developed a groundbreaking feature. As a player, you can communicate with the NPCs not just through preset dialogues, but have far-reaching options since an AI gives the responses and these are not pre-written.

This means that NPCs are supposed to react individually to events and player actions. To what extent this will actually work in different languages besides Chinese can soon be seen in the beta. This will start very soon.

When does the beta start? Sword of Justice invited all players to the closed beta at the end of the new trailer. According to SwordofJustice.com, interested parties can register for the beta between August 29 and September 16. However, it is unclear how many places are available.

From September 26 to October 9, selected testers can then play the MMORPG for the first time in the West. The test is not subject to confidentiality according to the registration and may be streamed. Therefore, one can look forward to the feedback from the testers, even if one was not lucky with the registration.

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Sword of Justice wants to offer a fair free-to-play system already in the beta according to SwordofJustice.com and thus create PvE and PvP battles. Anyone who logs in on each day of the beta will also receive a title that can then be used in the final game. When the release of the MMORPG will take place is still unknown. However, a new MMORPG is expected to be released this year: Highly anticipated anime MMORPG starts its beta, disappoints fans directly with the shop, but also does some things right

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Source(s):
  1. Swordofjustice.com
  2. Swordofjustice.com
  3. Mmorpg.org.pl

Borderlands 4 reveals its endgame – How does it compare to Borderlands 3?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 4 minutes

What happens after the story in Borderlands 4? We take a look at the known endgame content of Borderlands 4 and compare it to Borderlands 3.

What is the endgame? The endgame is what happens after the story in Borderlands 4 is completed. For many players, this is a phase they enjoyed in the last games. Because it’s about building increasingly powerful builds, finding loot, and mastering difficult challenges.

Borderlands 4 seems to operate on this principle as well, though somewhat differently than Borderlands 3.

We will look at which features are known so far that will shape the endgame in Borderlands 4. We will also briefly review how it all actually looked in Borderlands 3.

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Endgame in Borderlands 4: All known features so far

What can you do in Borderlands 4 after the story? Some endgame content was revealed recently. Most of the endgame revolves around finding better weapons and building more powerful builds for our Vault Hunters. We summarize them here for you.

Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode

This mode will be unlocked after completing the campaign. Now enemies will be significantly stronger and more dangerous, but the loot will also be better. There should be a total of five difficulty levels that you can unlock one after the other by completing challenges throughout Kairos. Once you have completed enough challenges, you will receive a “Wildcard Mission” that throws particularly strong enemies at you.

Once you complete the Wildcard Mission, you unlock the next UVHM level.

Loot Farming

Loot farming is typical for the Borderlands series. Just think of Borderlands 3, when everyone fought Graveward over and over again to obtain some of the best items.

In part 4, we will also receive “dedicated drops,” meaning fixed-item weapons from various enemies. At the same time, the loot hunt should take you all over Kairos when you are searching for specific weapons.

At the same time, you can complete contracts to earn Eridium, which you can then use for other activities. Such as:

Moxxi’s Big Encore Machine

You can activate this “Big Encore Machine” in exchange for Eridium. There, you can repeatedly fight bosses you have already defeated. This helps with loot farming.

Weekly Challenges

There will be new challenges every week. One is the “Weekly Big Encore Boss,” a boss that rotates weekly and that all players can challenge at Moxxi’s machine. It is expected to be even tougher.

Additionally, there will be the weekly Wildcard Challenge that all players will receive. It won’t be easy, but it guarantees a legendary loot drop.

Maurice the Dinosaur

Every week Maurice, known from Borderlands 3, will be roaming around with black market weapons. But he will be located in a different spot on the planet each time. There you can get special loot each week.

Firmware

This refers to bonuses that can be tied to certain items and improve various stats or grant you new abilities. They are not found on weapons, but rather on items like shields, class mods, and similar items. There are three tiers of these parts. This is another way to improve builds. Firmware is available even before the endgame, but some content will only drop in UVHM.

Specializations

They function similarly to the Guardian Ranks in Borderlands 3. They provide bonuses to your stats and additional abilities that you can unlock by leveling up the specialization rank.

Invincibles

The “Invincible” bosses will await you in certain arenas on Kairos. They will have extremely high health, deal significant damage, and come with crazy modifiers. They drop powerful loot but will be tough to defeat. They will not be available right at the start of the game. The first “Invincible” is expected to appear in the fourth quarter of 2025, a bit after the release.

Pearl Weapons

The pearl rarity from Borderlands 2 is returning, but only in the first quarter of 2026. These are even rarer but better weapons than legendary weapons.

What did the endgame look like in Borderlands 3?

The endgame in Borderlands 4 is not exactly the same as in Borderlands 3, but it does seem quite related. The main differences are as follows:

  • The “True Vault Hunter Mode” in Borderlands 3 was essentially a New Game Plus with tougher challenges but also better loot. The new Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode seems to separate itself from the story – you do not play through it again.
  • The Mayhem mode in Borderlands 3 included modifiers that made the enemies tougher and increased the challenge. That seems to be taken over by UVHM.
  • The Ring of Mayhem, the proving grounds, and the takedowns were different locations in BL3 where you could face waves of enemies. They were repeatable and among the hardest tasks in the game.
    Here, BL4 seems to be trying to provide something comparable with the Wildcard Missions and the Invincible bosses, but it doesn’t seem to be exactly the same.

Otherwise, the majority of the endgame in Borderlands 3 also revolved around building better builds and mastering new challenges. To what extent this works as well in Borderlands 4, and how the endgame content differs in detail, remains to be seen!

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Roadmap for Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4 Roadmap

To provide a better overview, Borderlands 4 has also released a roadmap graphic. It includes the bounty packs and DLCs that will be released after the launch.

Looking at the timeline, the following points can be seen:

  • There will be a free seasonal event “Horrors of Kairos” shortly after release, featuring new legendary weapons, cosmetics, and weather effects. Borderlands 3 also had such events, for example around Halloween.
  • The first Invincible boss will also be free, along with new legendary weapons and another UVHM level.
  • In 2026, more Invincible bosses are to be released.
  • Paid content will include Bounty Pack 1 and 2, with new missions, bosses, legendary gear, and cosmetics, as well as Story Pack 1, which will be released in Q1 2026. The Story Pack will bring new story missions, new map sections, new side missions, weapons, cosmetics, and especially another Vault Hunter.
  • Bounty Pack 3 and 4 as well as Story Pack 2 have also been announced, but without a more precise timeframe yet.

On September 12, Borderlands 4 will be released, so it won’t be long now. What content are you particularly looking forward to? And what do you think of the endgame announced so far? Let us know in the comments! All other information regarding the story, the Vault Hunters, the new features – you can find in our overview of the release of Borderlands 4.

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  1. Borderlands 4

Large streamer starts secret channel on Twitch to find out if his success is just luck – understands something completely different

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Streamer Ludwig Ahgren goes live on an unknown Twitch channel to see how difficult it is to succeed as a small streamer.

Streamer Ludwig Ahgren has 3.5 million followers on Twitch, and an average of 11,707 people watched his streams last year (Source: SullyGnome). He is one of the largest streamers internationally, and no matter what he streams, he will have viewers for every stream.

Now he took on an experiment: Ludwig created a new Twitch channel, “RetiredAthlete32”, to see if it was really luck to succeed on the platform. The goal was to have at least one viewer in the chat writing. His experiment lasted 4 hours and 43 minutes, during which he tried various methods and realized one important thing.

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What did Ludwig understand? Ludwig quickly realized that he derives his entertainment value mainly from his Twitch chat. The questions or comments that viewers write in the chat are summarized by Ludwig, and he responds to them, providing his own entertainment.

With his new Twitch channel, he had no followers and no viewers writing in the chat. This led to another realization for Ludwig: When a stream has no viewers, the potential viewer sees it and deliberately does not join the stream because there are no viewers in it.

Ludwig had to try quite a lot to attract attention.

What did Ludwig try out? Ludwig Ahgren initially set himself the goal of getting one follower. He achieved this quite quickly, but it was not a real person, but a bot that automatically followed his account. Then Ludwig understood that he should not stream in the Just Chatting category, as the competition there is too high for him to stand out.

Ludwig then wanted to revert to tried-and-true methods and played the game with which he initially started as a Twitch streamer: Smash Melee. Meanwhile, he took off his T-shirt and sat in a tank top in front of the camera to attract attention for the stream’s thumbnail.

Then Ludwig was not in his own stream for half an hour to get hot dogs. He brought one hot dog into his live broadcast to show how quickly he could eat it (16 seconds, by the way).

Nothing helped until Ludwig finally did a pack opening of One Piece and wrote “Giveaway” in the title of the stream. Lured by the title, two viewers finally came and wrote in Ludwig’s chat. His goal was thus achieved.

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Nothing helped until Ludwig finally did a pack opening of One Piece and wrote “Giveaway” in the title of the stream. Lured by the title, two viewers finally came and wrote in Ludwig’s chat. His goal was thus achieved.

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