Over 300,000 people love his game on Steam, but he doesn’t earn a cent when he collaborates with other games

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The developer of the popular simulation game Stardew Valley on Steam has already engaged in several collaborations with other games. Now he reveals that he hasn’t made any money from it so far. Fans are shocked, but the developer reassures them.

What does the developer say? The developer Eric Barone, better known as ConcernedApe, has created one of the most famous simulation games with a loyal fanbase with Stardew Valley. After a collaboration with Terraria and Balatro, a new action is set to take place with another game: A collaboration with Infinity Nikki, starting on September 1, 2025.

ConcernedApe reported with a message on X, in which he shocked his player base. What they did not expect is that the developer has not made any money from the previous collaborations, nor with Infinity Nikki. But he doesn’t find that so bad and writes reassuringly: “That’s okay, I don’t want to make money from a collaboration.” (Source: X)

Here you can see the trailer for ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley:

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Stardew Valley Trailer

His fans want him to get the money he deserves, but the developer does not take it too seriously

How do the players react to this information? In the comments under his post, fans of the game express shock that the developer does not charge any money for the collaborations.

@BonCinnabunny writes, “It’s a bit sad that you don’t benefit from it, but I’m so glad about the Stardew collaborations and the game in general” and also @ThornVTdragon thinks: “King, you deserve the money??? Get your cash, you earned it multiple times.” 

But ConcernedApe simply replies: “Thank you, but it’s okay, I’ve made enough from the sale of the game.”

Why does ConcernedApe even engage in collaborations? In his original post, the developer names the real reason why he entered into collaborations with Terraria, Balatro, and now also Infinity Nikki, even though he no longer needs money.

The explanation is quite simple: “I only did them because I was a fan of the other games or because I really thought they would appeal to the players.” (Source: X)

The community celebrates the developer’s mindset, even though they would like him to earn some revenue:

  • @neekorianna: “You still deserve what you earn. <3 I hope you get at least something from future collaborations! I think the players would love to support you too.”
  • @Sidkidh: “If there were more people like you, things might not be so bad.”
  • @ChefNightshade: “You truly deserve this! You’ve helped so many of us by developing this game. You’ve given us a home, even though we feel so out of place in real life and feel like we don’t belong. Thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do.”
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ConcernedApe has many supporters thanks to Stardew Valley and his attitude towards the value of collaboration, who celebrate this type of mindset. In contrast, the attitude towards another name in the gaming industry, whose resignation generated little sympathy in the community, is different: CEO of Bungie resigns and appoints his successor, but he has already had issues with the fans of Destiny 2

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Former The Division developer reveals how he plans to tell a strong story in his new PvP shooter Exoborne

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

MeinMMOs editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski interviewed Martin Hultberg from Sharkmob AB during gamescom 2025. Hultberg is the Narrative Director for the upcoming extraction shooter Exoborne. In the interview, he talked about the challenges of telling a story in a PvP-focused game.

What does the developer say about storytelling in PvP shooters? Hultberg explained that it is important for him that the narrative does not negatively impact the player experience. In his new shooter Exoborne, all events take place in an open world simultaneously.

It is therefore important that players do not unlock new plotlines when there is a risk of being killed by other players:

„This means that you are either frustrated, skip the story, or simply feel unfairly treated. The lesson with some of the narrative elements was, therefore, not to embed them too much in the PvP context. […] So if we are playing films and similar things, we don’t do that when you are at risk of PvP. We play that outside of it. That was an important point for us: to ensure that we do not interfere with the PvP experience.”

Hultberg stated that storytelling in PvP-focused games is the “complicated part“, not the creation of the story. One cannot simply interrupt players while they are playing, and therefore has no control over when and how players unlock certain content.

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Exoborne shows the gameplay of the shooter in the new trailer

The game world tells the story

How is the story told without interrupting PvP? Hultberg was involved in the development of The Division at Massive Entertainment. He explained that the so-called environmental storytelling is a lesson he took from that time. “These are those in-world clips of what has happened in the world. For example, mobile recordings, CCTV footage, and so on, that you can find and that tell a story.”

In Division, you could find and listen to audio recordings in this way, where people talked about their experiences. This often did not convey relevant information for progressing in the main story, but provided in-depth insights and background information about the events that changed the world situation.

However, the game was not interrupted during the audio recordings. You could continue to stroll through the map, fight enemies, and head to the next mission point without the game being interrupted or being helpless against gunfire.

What else is important for a story? According to Hultberg, the emotions experienced while engaging with a story are particularly significant: “A story should be about emotions. It should definitely provoke thoughts in the person consuming the story. Otherwise, it really does not serve a purpose.”

Gameplay-wise, Exoborne, the new shooter from Hultberg and Sharkmob, focuses on special weather events. While you are diligently fighting enemies and collecting loot, powerful storms and lightning can change the scene on the battlefield. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: The leading minds behind The Division are making a new shooter where natural forces interfere with your looting

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A well-known Twitch streamer takes a moment for a young fan on the way to gamescom, saving the family 100 euros

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Hugo “LetsHugo” Goedert made a tour to gamescom 2025 and was able to do a favor for a family by taking a photo with a young fan.

LetsHugo is riding to gamescom on a longboard: The Twitch streamer LetsHugo has planned something very special for this year’s gamescom: He wants to ride to Cologne on a longboard – together with his Twitch audience. However, he is not taking the long way from his home in Madeira to Cologne, but from Trier.

However, the ride also has its downsides: Since LetsHugo’s location is streamed live, viewers constantly come up to him. At one point, the Twitch streamer even had to flee into a restaurant because he couldn’t be left alone.

However, a meeting with a young fan and a shared photo had very good consequences, not just for the fan, but also for the mother.

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“You saved me 100 euros”

How can LetsHugo save the family 100 euros? In front of the Cologne Cathedral, LetsHugo takes time to take selfies with some of his fans. A boy is there with his mother. He poses with the Twitch streamer, then the mother joins. She thanks him and says: “You saved me 100 euros for the gamescom” (Source: YouTube).

This refers to the fact that the mother no longer has to spend money on gamescom tickets. The prices for the tickets vary depending on the day and attendees. Roughly estimating the prices, it is quite likely that the mother, along with her son – who is obviously still a student and would thus be eligible for a discounted ticket – and possibly another companion would amount to around 100 euros in ticket costs.

Provided that the young fan only wanted to attend gamescom because of the Twitch streamer LetsHugo.

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It seems that WoW has found the solution to keep the game world exciting

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To make it less boring in the open world of World of Warcraft, Blizzard has found a solution that brings more action.

At gamescom 2025, the next expansion of World of Warcraft was revealed. In addition to some controversial discussions about the intro cinematic of Midnight, a lot of gameplay was shown. One announcement that got a bit lost was a new feature called “Prey.” This is likely to make your outdoor experience in Azeroth significantly more action-packed than before.

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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features

What is this feature? At an NPC in Silvermoon, you can sign up for the Prey feature. You then go, more or less passively, hunting a special enemy. This could be a feared leader of the Amani trolls or an agent of the Void.

After you sign up, it can happen at any time during gameplay that you fall into an ambush – whether you’re finishing a quest, mining some ores, or casting your fishing line. Enemies can lurk and strike from ambush to blow out the life lights of Azeroth’s great champion.

This is somewhat reminiscent of the “Nemesis” enemies from the depths, who can also appear at any time and suddenly turn a simple fight into a sweaty affair.

Are there different difficulties? Yes, there are and they differ significantly in their impact. “Normal” is the introductory level. Here not much happens, and other characters can help if they happen to see you being attacked.

At the two higher difficulty levels, “Hard” and “Nightmare,” you will not only be attacked by stronger enemies, but you may also lose the support of your friends. In an ambush, you are often forced into a “duel,” where you have to take down the attacker without other characters being able to intervene. This means it’s down to your gear and your skill whether you can defeat these enemies or end up as prey yourself.

A hunt for prey usually does not consist of a single fight, but rather several incidents and tasks that are recorded in a new interface. The final battle is then against the chosen boss, from whom you must extinguish the virtual life lights.

WoW Prey Feature Trailer picture

What rewards are there? While there are no exact details released yet, Blizzard has already hinted at some of the rewards that will be available in the Prey feature.

There will primarily be cosmetic rewards. These include mounts, but also titles and special items for housing. How broad the range will be may also depend on how well the feature is received by the community.

There should also be a bit of character power, although you will need to work towards that. Whether this occurs in the form of particularly good gear or other advantages in the open world is still not entirely clear.

Why is Blizzard doing this? Currently, Blizzard is experimenting with several methods to make the open world of World of Warcraft a bit more challenging for everyone who enjoys being there. The Prey feature is one of these experiments, another one is what we will see in “Legion Remix.” There, there will be a “heroic” version of the world, where even ordinary enemies have affixes and fights are significantly more challenging.

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Is the feature mandatory? No, it is not. Blizzard states that it is an “opt-in” feature, meaning you have to consciously activate it to be affected by ambushes during gameplay. So if you just want to farm some herbs or enjoy the story of the quests in peace, you don’t have to worry about elite enemies popping up from ambush every few minutes. However, if you enjoy the additional threat and want to find yourself in challenging fights (and want cool rewards), you will likely find your stay in the open world significantly more intense.
More details about WoW Midnight can be found in our comprehensive overview of the expansion.

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The “most beautiful Excel table” in the MMORPG world has its most successful quarter since 2016

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 5 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes.” We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Expect a successful sci-fi MMORPG, lots of info on Midnight, a new ESO tour, and more SWTOR fun for 0 money.

The highlights of the week:

What else happened? MeinMMO had the opportunity at gamescom 2025 to talk with lead developers Rich Lambert and Nick Giacomini about The Elder Scrolls Online and the challenges of the MMORPG genre. The discussion also covered the formula for success in a highly competitive market.

The new features of WoW: Midnight in video:

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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features

SWTOR now offers more fun for 0 money

What happened in the major MMORPGs:

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What happened in the minor MMORPGs:

  • Update 7.7.1 has been released for SWTOR, featuring Galactic Season 9, improvements to group search, and an expansion of Free2Play experience. You can find the German patch notes at swtor.com.
  • In recent months, it had already been apparent that something was happening with Rift. Suddenly, updates started to go live regularly. And now the MMORPG is even represented at gamescom 2025.
  • With Catalyst, the first league for RuneScape is set to launch on September 15, offering a version of the MMORPG with faster progression. Old School RuneScape has had these leagues for over 5 years. You can see the trailer for the Catalyst League on YouTube.
  • This week in RuneScape, the removal of Tuska from Gielinor was on the agenda. The event will be replaced by some Gobies from Nardah. The patch notes can be found at runescape.com.
  • On October 25, Maple Con will take place in LA, celebrating the 20th anniversary of MapleStory. You can find the event’s trailer on YouTube.
  • EVE Online has received a significant technical update this week, featuring upscaling and ray tracing features. You can learn more at eveonline.com.
  • The developers of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen presented “Black Rose Keep,” a new dungeon challenge where adventurers from levels 15 to 40 can find new challenges, secrets, and treasures. Details are available at pantheonmmo.com. Additionally, on the official website, you will also find the updated roadmap.
  • Although Cozy-MMO Palia was the highlight in Enad Global 7’s new financial report, Lord of the Rings Online and DC Universe Online also showed positive trends. Meanwhile, the developers at EverQuest report a significant loss of players. This is reportedly due to a supposed unauthorized copy titled “The Hero’s Journey,” against which a lawsuit is already in progress.
  • Speaking of DC Universe Online: In the new Producer’s Letter, the developers announced they would further expand the allies system by the end of the month. Further adjustments for the knockout and resurrection system are planned. The third chapter of the current story is also expected to follow in September.
  • The free-to-play MMORPG MIR4 has introduced a new class with the Lionheart. You can find the associated trailer on YouTube.
  • Dungeons & Dragons Online has introduced “The Chill of Ravenloft,” a new content update featuring fresh quests, a raid, gothic horror vibes, and more. You can find the trailer on YouTube and in the following. The patch notes are available at ddo.com.
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What happened in the MMORPGs in development:

  • The first accesses for the beta of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have been sent out, and the developers have further defined the refund rules for investments in the in-game shop – Source: playbpsr.com. Additionally, the developers announced on X that invited participants can download the beta client in advance.
  • Ragnarok M: Classic is set to celebrate its global release on September 3. The developers emphasize that there will be no gacha or pay-to-win elements – Source: mmorpg.com.
  • Pre-registration for the new MMORPG Legend of Ymir has started on legendofymir.com. The game utilizes the WEMIX cryptocurrency and is likely to attract only a niche audience in the West.
  • The superhero MMORPG Ship of Heroes has slightly postponed its release to August 25, 2025. You can find details about the game on Steam.
  • At the Opening Night Live of gamescom 2025, a new trailer for Honor of Kings: World was shown. The new MMORPG based on the MOBA Honor of Kings features snippets from a real boss fight that could also be played on-site. See for yourself:
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Honor of Kings: World shows setting and battles in the trailer

Thus, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What did you enjoy this week? What upset you? Let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for an overview of the history of online role-playing games, you can find it in this comprehensive special: The History of MMORPGs – From Habitat to Throne and Liberty, and everything in between

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Pokémon GO: 6 Tips against Endynalos and the Gigantamax bosses in the Dyna Finale

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the Dyna-Finale begins with Endynalos in its Infinity Dynamax form and other Gigantamax bosses. We summarize tips for you.

When does the Dyna-Finale take place? The event runs on August 23rd and 24th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day.

What are the highlights? The key points are as follows:

  • You can unlock rewards in the GO Pass until August 24th at 9:00 PM.
  • Infinity Dynamax Endynalos appears for the first time in Pokémon GO (but is not catchable, more on that below).
  • The Gigantamax bosses will be back again.
  • There are special backgrounds for Pokémon from Dyna battles if you’re lucky.

We summarize a few tips here on what to consider during the event.

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Get Endynalos in the GO Pass

During the Dyna-Finale weekend, there is no limit to how many points you can collect daily in the GO Pass. This means: You can collect points over the weekend to get Endynalos at rank 60. Important: You can only collect points until 9:00 PM on Sunday evening. If you haven’t gotten Endynalos by then, it will be lost.

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Endynalos (via pokemon.com)

Can I catch Infinity Dynamax Endynalos?

No, you cannot. As of now, you receive only a large amount of candies from battles against Infinity Dynamax Endynalos to train the Endynalos from the GO Pass. You can currently only obtain Endynalos once: through the Pass.

How do I defeat Infinity Dynamax Endynalos?

Certainly not alone. The number of trainers that can participate simultaneously in Gigantamax battles has been increased to 100. This likely explains why many trainers are needed to defeat Endynalos.

Gigantamax battles were once designed for up to 40 players, and sometimes it was crucial to gather that many trainers. By now, there is a better understanding of how to properly engage in Dynamax battles, and trainers also have access to stronger Dyna Pokémon. Nevertheless, expect that you need many teammates for Infinity Dynamax Endynalos. If you don’t have those teammates on-site, you can try using a Remote Raid Pass.

It’s important to use strong Pokémon against Infinity Dynamax Endynalos.

What are the best counters against Infinity Dynamax Endynalos?

Endynalos is weak against Dragon, Psychic, Ground, and Ice. Currently, the following Pokémon with corresponding attacks are useful for dealing damage:

  • Dynamax Endynalos
  • Dynamax Latios and -Latias
  • Dynamax Metagross
  • Dynamax Stalobor
  • Gigantamax Silembrim

However, the defensive aspect is also crucial. You can rely on the following Pokémon:

  • Zamazenta, King of Shields
  • Zacian, King of Swords
  • Dynamax Metagross
  • Dynamax Stalobor
  • Dynamax Krarmor

And you should also have healers on your team. Especially Chansey has recently proven to be a good option.

How should one approach the battle?

Basically, it is crucial to be tactical in Dynamax battles. It’s best to take two defenders and one attacker. The defenders take the hits from Endynalos, and then switch to the attacker during the Max phase.

Important: Avoid using charged attacks when filling your Dyna meter. They only waste time, deal little damage, and charge the Dyna meter just as much as a quick attack. Quick attacks are therefore the way to go.

Additionally, the adventure effects of Zacian, Zamazenta and also the adventure effect of Endynalos can provide advantages.

What other Gigantamax bosses appear?

You will also encounter the other previously released Gigantamax bosses over the weekend. We will link relevant guides here for you.

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What’s next in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, the Dyna Finale also marks the end of the current season. In the upcoming September, you can expect a new “season” – but what it will look like is still unclear. What is clear, however, is what the rest of the month has in store. Here you can find all events in August for Pokémon GO.

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Diablo 4 Season 10: All about the start, update, and PTR

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 4 minutes

Season 10 starts in September in Diablo 4 and brings new content to the game. What the season mechanics are and what content is coming to the game, you can find out here on MeinMMO.

In a “Sanctuary Sitdown,” the developers of Diablo 4 provided insight into the content of the new Season 10 in the official Discord. Below we summarize all important information for you and keep it updated regularly.

Season 10: Start, PTR and Patch Notes

When does Season 10 start? The release of Season 10 in Diablo 4 is set for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, according to the remaining days in the Battle Pass.

If the start of the season proceeds similarly to the previous season, the update will again be available around 6 PM (CEST) on that day and will be approximately 5 GB in size. An end for Season 10 is set for December according to the roadmap.

Is there a PTR for Season 10? The PTR (Public Test Realm) for Season 10 is currently running, specifically from August 19 to August 26, 2025. There you can try out the new features and changes to the base game on PC via Battle.net. This includes the new Chaos-uniques, new Chaos powers, and the update to the Hell Hordes.

Are there patch notes for Season 10? The official German-language patch notes for the PTR for Season 10 can be found on the Blizzard website. As soon as there are final patch notes for Season 10, you will find them with us as well.

Season 9 is currently still running in Diablo 4:

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Diablo 4 shows Horadric spells and new endgame content in the trailer for Season 9

Season 10: Theme, Features, and New Items

What is the theme of Season 10? The official theme of Season 10 is “Hellish Chaos.” The focus is on chaos, which runs through various contents and even items. There will be new Chaos-uniques and Chaos powers that expand your builds.

This is what Season 10 includes:

  • Chaos powers: The Chaos advantages are the seasonal mechanics and change the functions of your skills. There are 4 different rarity levels (magic, rare, legendary, unique), and you can equip 3 non-unique and 1 unique at the same time. There are 16 general Chaos powers and 4 class-specific ones.
  • Chaos portals: Chaos portals can spawn throughout Sanctuary – for example, in the Hell Flood and in certain Nightmare dungeons. If you kill the monsters, you can expect loot. On Torment levels, you get additional XP, gems, and Chaos-uniques. In rare cases, you may even discover mythical Chaos portals on Torment levels.
  • Chaos-uniques: The new Chaos armor is a stronger version of existing uniques. Their counterparts drop for other item slots, creating entirely new paths for builds and playstyles. You can only equip one version of a unique, thus you cannot combine the normal version with the Chaos version.
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Chaos powers in Season 10 of Diablo 4.
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Chaos-uniques in Season 10 of Diablo 4.
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The Chaos-uniques drop with “Maxroll” and at least 1GA.
  • Overhaul of the Hell Hordes: Blizzard has revamped the gifts you choose between the waves in the Hell Hordes. They are meant to feel like a valuable choice. Additionally, there will be Chaos monsters and occasional Chaos waves that should spice up your run. They are significantly harder, but also provide more Ether. Moreover, at the end, you can optionally fight against “Bartuc, the Warbringer of Blood” instead of the Cruel Council.
    • Transient Hell Hordes: There will be a modified tier of Hell Hordes that you can run through even before the Torment levels.
  • “Quality of Life” changes: On the PTR for Season 10 in Diablo 4, players discovered that the seals for Nightmare dungeons have a new symbol. This is the symbol for “Whisper” – that is, tasks you complete for the Tree of Whispers. Additionally, players reported that bosses apparently no longer have immunity phases, but only moments when they are fortified.
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Season 10: Best Classes & Builds

Which class is the best class in Season 10? At this time, it is still unclear which classes and builds will dominate in Season 10. While players can currently get an impression on the PTR, the developers will certainly make further adjustments at the start of the season. You can find the strongest builds in the current season here: Diablo 4 Season 9: Tier list with the best builds

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You sacrifice a companion from Baldur’s Gate 3 way too early, yet he can make an annoying quest much easier

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A companion from Baldur’s Gate 3 can provide you with powerful allies for battles, but afterwards, he becomes unimportant to most players. He can accomplish a particularly annoying mission much easier than all other companions combined.

Which companion is being referred to? It is the Myconid Glut, which you can find in the Underdark at the Myconid colony. Glut has the ability to resurrect corpses through his spores, which then fight as servants at his side. 

Many players have already discovered that not only humanoid bodies can be resurrected, but also monstrosities like the fallen Minotaurs or the landshark.

This way, Glut is an excellent companion in the Underdark to bring one or two more fighters to his side.

Once Glut has served his purpose, many players don’t really care what happens to the Myconid. At the latest, when he talks about his plans to kill the leader of the Myconid colony, many turn away from the freshly acquired companion, which also brings no significant consequences.

However, it makes sense to keep Glut alive at least until a certain mission. Because a particularly annoying task in the Underdark can be completed by Glut in seconds.

Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

Glut turns a minefield into a stroll

Which annoying mission can Glut complete quickly? One mission in the Underdark involves rescuing the confused dwarf Baelen from a field full of Bibberbang mushrooms. These are highly explosive and emit flammable, toxic spores that would completely annihilate the dwarf if even one of these mushrooms were to explode.

Players therefore must try to somehow get to his bag, which contains a scroll for “Mist Step.” If you throw Baelen the bag, he can teleport to safety. 

There are various ways to get to his bag. Some use a magic hand, others can cast Mist Step themselves. But one wrong move can be fatal. The caution, the individual steps, and the sensitive mushrooms can quickly become frustrating.

However, those who have Glut with them can count themselves lucky. Because he can simply walk through the Bibberbang mushrooms without them reacting to him.

Who discovered this? The player and Reddit user Thriillsy shows in a post on Instagram that Glut can simply be in the explosion radius of the Bibberbang without the mushroom reacting to the presence of the Myconid.

This makes the mission and all the planning around Baelen’s rescue much more relaxed. In addition, Baelen and the Bibberbang field are very close to the Myconid colony. Before you head off with Glut to the Duergar, why not quickly help the dwarf out of his predicament.

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In the comments on Reddit, players wonder how AgentWowza asks whether all Myconids can move unharmed along Bibberbang, which sounds sensible to another player, ManicPixieOldMaid, However, there is no proof in the form of dialogue or a note for this.

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EA FC 25: Player Group 23 for SBCs – What is behind the condition?

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

In EA FC 25 the condition *Player_Group_23_Profis is currently appearing in numerous Squad Building Challenges (SBCs). On MeinMMO, we clarify what requirement is hidden behind this condition and how you can easily solve it.

Where does the condition “*Player_Group_23” appear? This encoded condition appears in the challenge conditions of numerous SBCs. This applies to both player SBCs, where you can obtain players, and upgrade SBCs, which promise you packs with strong players.

In the team conditions that you must fulfill to successfully complete the SBC, it often states:

  • *Player_Group_23: Min. 1 (starting eleven)

What is behind the condition? Behind this erroneous display lies the requirement to include and submit a Team of the Week (TOTW) or a Team of the Season (TOTS) in your starting eleven.

Team of the Weeks are the traditionally black cards for the best performers of a matchday, which are often used as a requirement for SBCs.

Team of the Season are the blue-diamond cards awarded to the best performers at the end of a season. This also includes the Honorable Mentions of the TOTS, which you could sometimes obtain through SBCs or in the Season Pass. So if you have no use for any of these players, you can simply include one of these cards in the SBC.

We will explain how to easily get the necessary TOTS or TOTW cards after the short video.

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How to easily and quickly get TOTW and TOTS

How can you quickly get TOTW or TOTS? You have a guarantee of getting a TOTS or TOTW in the upgrade SBCs. Here you have specifically 3 SBCs available that you can use:

  • 84+-TOTW-Upgrade (unlimited repeatable): requires a team overall rating of min. 83
  • 81+-tradable-TOTW-Upgrade (once every 5 days repeatable): requires a team overall rating of min. 85
  • 1-of-3-TOTS-Players-choice (unlimited repeatable): requires a team overall rating of min. 85

Which of the SBCs you complete is up to you. We would recommend the TOTS Professional choice, as you are guaranteed to receive a card with 90 or higher. Cards with higher ratings are better suited for the currently demanded high team values, which often exceed 90+.

How else can I get TOTS or TOTW? Another way to obtain TOTS is by opening packs. With the current Pre-Season Best of Batch Team1, numerous best-of players from past events have re-entered the player pool. Among them are also 38 TOTS.

The better the packs you open, the greater your chances of getting one or the other TOTS player. Currently, you can secure strong packs in the objectives and in the Season Pass, and also unlock rewards for the new FC 26. How that works is explained in detail on MeinMMO: Pre Season in EA FC 25: This is how you can quickly get rewards for FC 26

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The head of Path of Exile 2 reveals which class he will play in Season 2

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

During a press preview of the new season of Path of Exile 2, we asked the director what class he would be playing in the new season “The Third Edict.” He had a clear answer.

Who is it about? Jonathan Rogers is the face of Path of Exile 2 for many and one of the founders of the development studio behind the ARPG. During a press preview of the new season “The Third Edict” for Path of Exile 2, MeinMMO was able to ask the director some questions. We wanted to know which class he is actually playing in the new season, and he had a clear answer.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile 2:

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Through Season 2 with a lot of fire

Which class does the director play? The class that the director of Path of Exile 2 plays in Season 2 is the Warrior. This class has undergone a major overhaul for the new season and can now fight enemies with colorful effects and a lot of fire.

With the new combination of hammer skills and “Warcries,” a whole inferno of fire attacks can be ignited, completely redesigning the Warrior’s playstyle. It seems the developer liked it too, as he played this class extensively in the beta.

What else does he say about the classes? While Season 2 doesn’t start for most players until August 29, 2025, the director was already able to try out most classes on the test server. He could only not extensively test one class.

The Sorceress has been so heavily changed by the overhaul of the elemental effects in the game that he has not yet found time to start a thorough playthrough with her. He has played the class, but only in parts and never from beginning to endgame.

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Even though the director of Path of Exile 2 names the Warrior as his favorite class, the class does not yet have to be considered particularly strong in the meta. The new balance of the game is one of the major changes that “The Third Edict” will bring. What else is coming, you can find out here: The director of Path of Exile 2 talks about the new release date, explains why there will be nothing in 2025

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“My reach will be my downfall” – Twitch streamer MontanaBlack explains why he is not at gamescom

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris is not allowed to attend gamescom 2025. The content creator finds this unfair and explains his perspective in a livestream.

gamescom 2025 without MontanaBlack: This year’s gamescom had to take place without the Twitch streamer MontanaBlack. The content creator announced this in a conversation with Twitch colleague Max Schradin, who also claimed not to have been invited to gamescom.

According to an exclusive statement from gamescom to MeinMMO, the Twitch streamers were acknowledged through their own accreditation process, but safety concerns were raised, at least regarding MontanaBlack. While MontanaBlack is allowed to visit gamescom and stream from there, it can only be done from the Creator Co-Working Space.

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“Distortion of competition”

Why can’t MontanaBlack join? The reason is simple: During the livestream from gamescom 2022, viewers always knew exactly where their favorite Twitch streamer was. This led to a huge crowd of fans constantly following MontanaBlack to be near their idol.

The consequence: Other attendees were bumped and shoved by the running fans. Incidents that caused a lot of outrage around the fair. To prevent this from happening again, the organizers of gamescom only allow MontanaBlack to stream in a limited capacity.

What does MontanaBlack say about it? In a livestream, MontanaBlack expressed what he thinks of the organizers’ decision at the Cologne fair. He appears visibly disappointed and says: “My reach is my downfall” (Source: twitch.tv).

A person in the chat noted that this should be considered “distortion of competition”. MontanaBlack agreed and mentioned that he feels the same way.

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Whether the decision of gamescom really constitutes a form of “distortion of competition” remains questionable. Much more likely, the fair seems to have major safety concerns due to MontanaBlack’s large reach, which is why they can only offer the Twitch streamer the solution to stream from a secluded location. Meanwhile, another Twitch streamer made his way to gamescom with a longboard, saving a mother a lot of money.

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A community in Final Fantasy XIV believes that Square Enix took their best mod, retaliating with review bombing on Steam

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 4 minutes

A part of the community of Final Fantasy XIV is currently making Square Enix feel their wrath: The popular mod Mare Synchronos has been taken offline and players suspect the developers behind this move.

What function did Mare Synchronos have? The mod allowed players to share mods more easily with each other and view the mods their fellow players were using. Two players using Mare could see each other’s individual modifications, including hairstyles and outfits, as well as custom emotes.

Why is Mare Synchronos going offline? On August 21, 2025, the developers of the mod Mare Synchronos announced that they would be taking their project offline after about three years. In a post on their Discord regarding the mod, they state that the team had received a legal inquiry regarding the project. No further details about the background, such as who made the inquiry, have been provided.

The modder’s statement on Discord

See the sun set, the day is ending

With a heavy heart, I have to announce the end of Mare Synchronos as you know it.

I’ve received a legal inquiry concerning the project. After reviewing my options with counsel, I’m winding it down.

Effective immediately:

  • The Discord server will be limited to the general chat with a heavy slow mode.
  • The registration will be closed, and the bot services will be out of commission.
  • The repositories for client, server, and api will also be removed as per this announcement.
  • I will be removing all Patreon/Ko-Fi memberships and disable the tiers

The server will continue to run until Friday, August 22, 2025 5:00 AM, after that, the server will shut down, and the main repository will be removed as well. Enjoy your last doomsday party.

Please avoid speculation or harassment in any form or fashion towards anyone involved. I will not be sharing any legal details, and I ask that you don’t contact any third parties about this.

Thank you for the past 3 years of Mare, I hope you enjoyed the ride.

If you feel generous and like to leave a one-time tip for my work, you can do so on http://ko-fi.com/darkarchon – absolutely optional and no perks involved. The funds are solely a donation towards me, not a legal fund.

The mod enjoyed great popularity in the highly active role-playing community of Final Fantasy XIV. This community is now in an uproar after the shutdown and is blaming Square Enix in various online forums. Including review-bombing on Steam.

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Are you taking my favorite toy? I’m review-bombing you

What does the feedback look like specifically? Players are expressing their anger in Steam reviews for Final Fantasy XIV. Since August 21, Dawntrail has been receiving increasingly negative reviews, some of which explicitly mention or allude to the shutdown of Mare as a specific reason. Here are a few excerpts:

  • :ly: Square Enix, what the hell are you doing? Killing Mare Synchronos – the ONLY tool that actually allows players to share their own looks and experiences – is a complete affront to the entire community. You have done nothing to provide us with proper tools for self-expression, and now you are shutting down the only real solution we had.
  • n0m3Cy: Good luck getting rid of what has kept your player base alive during this content drought.
  • Polariswright: I really love this game, and based on my playtime, you can see that is true. But it is very sad to see that SE no longer cares about the roleplay community. It is just sad to know that they are clearly aware of the community (after all, they themselves adopted a mod and brought it into the game as a feature – the speech bubbles in chat), yet refuse to recognize what people want. They refuse to make the game playable without external tools. […]
  • Deepshot: And what’s wrong with wanting to share cute outfits with my MMO friends after having to deal with that damn sloppily put together Dawntrail main story that feels as stale as content from 10 years ago? Well, can’t do that – the addon has been banned. […]

Also in a Reddit post with over 4,800 upvotes and more than 3,100 comments, they are expressing their frustration and discussing what comes next and what the possible reasons could be. Similar discussions are happening in this Reddit thread.

Even in the official forum, there are now two discussions where players are exchanging pages of opinions regarding the shutdown. For player Tykku, it is clear that this decision means the end of the game (via the official forum). In a second thread, speculation about the background is taking place.

Additionally, more and more players are also speaking up on X.com and TikTok.

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What Square Enix doesn’t know doesn’t really bother them

What is Square Enix’s general stance on mods? Many players who are now speaking out on various social media platforms hold the publisher and developer Square Enix responsible. For many of them, the shutdown can only rest on their shoulders, even if this has not been secured or publicly acknowledged yet.

However: Final Fantasy XIV and Square Enix as the publisher do not generally allow mods or third-party tools in the MMORPG. Additionally, the company often takes mods offline. For example, in January 2025, a mod that allowed the extraction of information on all characters of an account was taken down. This tool could have been used for stalking.

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In general, however, mods are not a topic for developers as long as they do not interfere with gameplay or are not used for cheating. A communication mod that displayed chat conversations as speech bubbles above characters was even the basis for such a feature, which was implemented with patch 7.3. Otherwise, it seems to be that what the developers do not officially know is tacitly tolerated.

The mod Mare itself does not interfere with gameplay but primarily allows for cosmetic changes and easier sharing of mods. This was possible before Mare, but it was much more complicated. Consequently, the role-playing community is now very angry.

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ChatGPT 5 has learned a sentence that most 5-year-olds can know, but for AI, the innovation is completely new

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

AI can answer almost any question you ask, but there is also a lot of nonsense involved. Now ChatGPT can finally admit that it has no idea about a topic. And this is an important change for the use of artificial intelligence.

Large language models (LLMs) have had a long discussion regarding telling the truth. Because anyone who has worked with artificial intelligence knows that AI tends to hallucinate: at some point, the chatbot invents facts, data, or even quotes.

Now the English-language magazine Techradar reports that Kol Tregaskes posted a significant change in conversation with AI on X.com. Because ChatGPT 5.0 admits on its own that it has no idea or doesn’t know an answer.

And this is a capability that children develop at the age of 4-5 years, reports Kindergesundheit-info.de.

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Instead of making things up, AI can admit that it has no information

What is the problem with inventions? Hallucinations have been a problem for AI chatbots since the technology was introduced a few years ago. However, the big problem is different: AI displays the same level of confidence in its answers regardless of their accuracy. It offers you false information and invented quotes, even if they may be completely wrong or fabricated. However, these are not labeled as invented; AI presents you with these faulty pieces of information as correct content.

The reasons for such hallucinations can be diverse, explains the Fraunhofer Institute: Faulty data sources or a training method can quickly lead to an AI spouting nonsense.

Why is the new response so important? An open admission of ignorance replaces fictional filler words. At first glance, it may be disappointing that AI cannot provide a perfect or correct answer. However, this admission makes AI appear much more trustworthy and reduces the chance of fabricated answers.

Trust is important, as many users frequently question the answers provided by artificial intelligence or have already fallen for false information.

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An AI tool erases a developer’s work in seconds. The AI ignored all backups and acted unilaterally. The AI itself explained that it was a catastrophic error and that the data could not be recovered: An AI ignores all measures and unilaterally deletes a developer’s entire work in seconds

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I thought a new MMO shooter would be like The Division, but suddenly I found myself in a creepy hospital like in Resident Evil

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

MeinMMO editor Niko played Cinder City at gamescom. The MMO shooter primarily focuses on tactical gameplay and a sci-fi setting. However, one element caught his interest, even though it’s hardly known in the genre.

What is Cinder City? Cinder City is an upcoming MMO shooter from the Korean studio BigFire Games (part of NCsoft), which, while it has sci-fi elements, still emphasizes realistic tactical gameplay. So you won’t find a significant focus on wild jumps or weapons with countless elements and exaggerated abilities.

From the first trailer, the gameplay appealed to me. It reminded me of the slow yet enjoyable player experience of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier or The Division. You can see 17 minutes of gameplay from our colleagues at GameStar.

The first areas of the demo played well, but mindless rushing in got me killed quickly. There were explosions, criminals like in Mad Max as enemies, and battles familiar from cover shooters. Then came a boss. He was rather unremarkable. It was a bulky guy in a metal suit who could jump back and forth thanks to a jetpack. 

He had a rocket launcher, but you could defeat him relatively quickly with his own explosions. The boss was nothing special, but also not a damage sponge that you had to hit countless times. 

After defeating the first boss, I moved on to the next area.

There I was greeted by an (apparently) abandoned hospital. Suddenly, the flashlight feature of the weapon became useful, and an uneasy feeling arose. A few steps further, out of nowhere, a monster grabbed a helpless NPC. 

Suddenly, I felt like I was in Resident Evil. A feeling I never had in shooters like Destiny 2 or The First Descendant. Of course, I had to address these horror elements with the developers.

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Cinder City – Trailer for the MMO shooter in a sci-fi setting

I felt right at home

Why was the hospital so different? I love survival horror games, especially Resident Evil. I can appreciate even the action-packed parts like 5 or 6. The hospital in the demo of Cinder City felt like I was back in my (horror) comfort zone.

My feeling was most similar to Leon’s campaign in Resident Evil 6. The dark hospital was full of monsters that were barely “humanoid,” and the flashlight created a gloomy atmosphere. 

While I was the armed super-soldier with an explosive rocket shot, I had to orient myself and quickly plan which enemy to take down first in the rooms.

The corridors were narrow, and occasional “jump scares” refined the feeling that the people in this hospital were in danger. The tactical shooter gameplay fit perfectly with this, and the monsters provided an exciting contrast to the human enemies I had taken out with the sniper rifle in the previous area.

MMO shooters rarely have such levels due to their structure, and often the cooperative experience ensures that any hint of horror gets lost. But I really liked this. That’s why I asked the CEO of BigFire Games, James Bae, if “horror” would be a recurring element in his new shooter. His response is quite positive for me:

I also love horror elements, both in films and in games. I think this will be a recurring concept that will be present in our game – in all parts of our game, not just in the demo.

Outside, it will likely be bright, but dominated by gang members. But indoors, underground, or in the subways, we will have various locations that are hidden. And in these, there will be creatures like you saw in the demo, and in our final product, there will be even more variety among the creatures. So we tend to continue to incorporate horror elements.

CEO of BigFire Games, James Bae, on horror elements in Cinder City

How is the game in the demo overall? Basically, shooting and surviving felt good. The good hit feedback and atmospheric sound were enjoyable, and I found the level design intriguing – especially the developers’ native view of a destroyed Seoul.

But even though I will continue to keep an eye on the game thanks to the horror elements, there is still skepticism.

As a free MMO shooter, grinding and activities will be an important factor. Although James Bae assured me that most content should be accessible to solo players, the demo was a linear quest, so I wonder how the open world and other content will play.

I’m also concerned about the monetization. During a presentation, we were shown cosmetic skins, but the status of other purchasable content is still unclear. An unfriendly free-to-play structure would undermine the fun of the game. However, if these conditions hold, I am confident that I will enjoy Cinder City upon release.

When is the game supposed to be released? The MMO shooter is set to release in 2026, and despite the skepticism, I remain curious, as the first demo showed many elements that could be enjoyable for me in the long run. Another shooter is currently facing accusations: “They stole my face” – Loot shooter allegedly fakes clips of streamers to make it look like they promote the game

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The new campaign of the most famous group on Dungeons & Dragons on YouTube has to be really good: Two of the most important people behind the game are advising the crew

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

Critical Role, the most renowned group in Dungeons & Dragons, will soon launch their new and fourth main campaign, which will do many things differently than before. In a new announcement, they talk about the faces of the campaign, the story, and the new world being created with two extremely important people behind DnD.

Who is involved in the new campaign of Critical Role? Critical Role has always based the rules of their main campaigns on the framework of Dungeons & Dragons despite their own world “Exandria”. In the fourth campaign, they venture into a new world called “Aramán,” which has been created by the new Dungeon Master Brennan Lee Mulligan, who will replace the long-time DM (Dungeon Master) Matthew Mercer for the first time in this new campaign.

Due to the new world, some “homebrew” elements, or self-created content, will be incorporated into the game, bringing incredibly exciting and presumably truly rules- and DnD-compliant expansions. For these elements, none other than two extremely important names behind Dungeons & Dragons itself worked:

Chris Perkins, former Game Designer, and Jeremy Crawford, former Game and Lead Rules Designer of the fourth and fifth editions of Dungeons & Dragons.

Both left Wizards of the Coast in 2025 and now work for the team that has made a name for themselves with their rule sets and garnered a lot of loyal fans.

Here you can see the trailer for “The Mighty Nein” on Amazon Prime, which is based on Critical Role’s second campaign:

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Campaign 4 will be very different from previous campaigns

What news has been announced now? In their announcement on YouTube, the familiar faces of the group talk together with their new DM about more detailed information regarding campaign 4.

The cast consists of a total of 14 players, who are from the core team of Critical Role and already known guests. A significantly larger number than before, for which they have made further changes to their usual storytelling approach.

Campaign 4 will take place in a so-called “West Marches” style. This means that the group will be split into different groups and adventures, some of which act independently and some interact with each other to advance the story.

The first 4 episodes will introduce all characters in shared scenes before they split into 3 smaller groups for the rest of the story: the Soldiers, the Cunning, and the Seekers.

Here you can see the first concept arts of Aramán from campaign 4 (Source: YouTube, Artist: Clara Daly)

What is Campaign 4 about? The world of Aramán differs significantly from Exandria. In the setting and time of campaign 4, there are no gods anymore, which will be an important point of the story.

Instead of gods, the inhabitants of this world draw their powers and faith from domains rather than divine beings. For this reason, “alternative” powers gain influence.

Through the homebrew elements introduced to the campaign by Brennan Lee Mulligan, Jeremy Crawford, and Chris Perkins, there will be new subclasses, backgrounds, feats, and spells, which should also be of solid quality due to the DnD veterans.

Since it is a new world without any previously known lore, the fourth campaign is ideal for those interested in starting with Critical Role. No prior knowledge is needed, so you can start completely “blindly”. If you want to get a little taste of homebrew items from Critical Role, this list could be something for you: 7 magical items from the most renowned group in Dungeons & Dragons that you should definitely know

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After 8 years of Early Access, Escape from Tarkov finally reveals its release date, but unfortunately not what changes

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Escape from Tarkov have released a video that reveals the release time of the extraction shooter – what is missing are the contents.

When will Escape from Tarkov be released? Since Escape from Tarkov entered Early Access in 2017, players have been treated to many updates, new weapons, new maps, and many revised systems. The Early Access has lasted so long that some might have thought that the extraction shooter would never be “finished”.

In a new video, however, the developers have confirmed the final release date. Escape from Tarkov will be released on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Instead of a trailer, the developers presented a live-action video featuring real actors and the head of the studio.

You can watch the video here:

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What does the trailer show? The live-action trailer features the head of Escape from Tarkov working on his programming in the office. Scenes of fighting factions of the extraction shooter are shown repeatedly, but these are portrayed by actors and do not show any in-game scenes.

Even the sentences that the developer types into his computer seem to revolve solely around the story and do not announce any new features:

  • 11.07.2008 City of Tarkov, military base of the Federal Reserve.
  • The city of Targard retains a certain autonomy from the capital. The surrounding area …
  • The latter are connected with wealthy newcomers …
  • A blinding blue flash breaks out …

What changes with version 1.0? This question is currently difficult to answer. The developers of Escape from Tarkov have pursued the vision of uniting all individual raids of the game into a large, open world throughout development. However, it is unlikely that this will happen with the release of the full version.

What is expected is that the last outstanding map “Terminal” will come with the full version. The areas “Suburbs” and “Town” have already been cut during development and will probably not be released.

So far, Escape from Tarkov could only be played through its own launcher. However, with the full version, the developers might also make the game available on Steam. In the past, the developers confirmed that a Steam release would happen. However, Escape from Tarkov cannot yet be found there. Recently, it was also stated that this could also be possible after the release.

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Although now there is finally a release date for the extraction shooter on November 15, 2025, many questions remain unanswered. Which features will actually come with the full version is still pending. Anyone who finds the shooter not hard enough surely got their money’s worth at the last event: Escape from Tarkov is considered a game for absolute hardcore enthusiasts, but the latest patch is too tough even for them

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The strategy series on Steam is known for its detailed world maps, and is now getting even bigger – a release date is now available for the new game.

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

If you are looking for true global strategy, you can’t overlook the games by developer Paradox. Although you could already make the whole world your playground in Europa Universalis IV, the sequel aims to be even bigger. Now it’s also known when it will be released on Steam.

What kind of game is it? Europa Universalis V (short EUV) is a global strategy game where you are presented with a realistic world map. On this map, you can play everything from a small principality to an empire. The game does not progress in turns, but in pauseable real-time. 

The sequel to EUIV was first announced under the name “Project Caesar.” It is being developed by Paradox Tinto, a newly founded studio in Barcelona in 2020. The development is led by Paradox veteran Johan Andersson, who has worked on Hearts of Iron III, Crusader Kings II, and Stellaris.

Here you can see the trailer for Europa Universalis V from gamescom:

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Europa Universalis V will be even more grandiose

What changes compared to its predecessor? EUV starts around 100 years before EUIV. The game begins in the year 1337, just before the outbreak of the Hundred Years’ War and the plague that ravaged large parts of Europe at the time.  

The developers have already announced that they want to dive even deeper into the details with the world map of EUV. As a result, the map will be larger than in its predecessor. However, perhaps the most exciting change is not the size of the map, but the increased simulation aspect:

  • While EUIV relied on rather board game-like mechanics for many aspects of empire management, EUV leaves some of that behind to provide a more realistic simulation of the world at that time
  • New are the so-called population units (“pops”), which are meant to represent the cultural, religious, and social diversity of each region even more strongly
  • Economy, research, government, and military are also expected to be more complex, allowing for more strategic decisions and control

When does the game come out? Europa Universalis V will be released on November 4, 2025, on Steam. The game costs €59.99. The premium edition, priced at €84.99, also includes several additional packages such as “Sacred Sites,” which gives some sacred sites on the map a special appearance.

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Catch Zamazenta in its King form in Pokémon GO – There is still a chance today

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the king form of Zamazenta appears again today. We will show you what you need to pay attention to.

When does the king form of Zamazenta appear? Just like it was yesterday with Zacian, Zamazenta will also receive a raid hour today from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. During this time, the “King of the Shield” form of the Pokémon appears, and you can earn energy for the form change.

Important: All day long, the standard form of Zamazenta also appears in raids. However, you won’t earn energy for the form change! So be careful if your main focus is on energy. It is only available during the raid hour.

Also important: There were issues with energy during yesterday’s king form Zacian raids if challenged through remote raids, when entering the battle outside your own raid hour (via Reddit). So it’s best to plan your raids today really only during the raid hour if you want the energy.

How do I defeat Zamazenta? You can find the best counters against “King of the Shield” Zamazenta here.

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How strong is Zamazenta, King of the Shield, in Pokémon GO?

The short answer: Quite strong. Because it has some uses.

  • First of all, it is usable in Dynamax battles and shines there especially as a strong defender.
  • It has an adventure effect, which improves the defense of your other Pokémon in raid and dynamax battles.
  • It is, like Zacian, among the top steel attackers in raids.
  • And according to current rankings from PvPoke, it is currently the strongest Pokémon in the master league.

Therefore, catching the Shield King is definitely worthwhile. The only problem here is that you need 1,000 units of energy to transform Zamazenta into its more powerful form. This will require some raids. However, if you’re just a little short on energy because you didn’t quite make it during the last GO Fest, you have a good opportunity to catch it today.

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Otherwise in Pokémon GO: Currently, everything revolves around the Dynamax feature, and this weekend marks the climax: The “Dyna-Finale” brings the opportunity to challenge Endless Dynamax Endynalos in gigantic battles. However, this will be anything but easy. Therefore, you can make good use of strong attackers like Zacian and Zamazenta in their special forms. You can read more about the Dyna-Finale here.

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Players of Battlefield 6 believe they owe Twitch streamers a significant change to Call of Duty,

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The community of Battlefield 6 is proud of the developers for a change, but must admit that the CoD players were helpful during the beta.

What is this change? EA has responded to the community feedback after the end of the Battlefield 6 beta and announced some changes. The most important change concerns the movement. This will be slightly toned down as a result of the beta. The developers write:

“The movement has been adjusted to create a more balanced and traditional Battlefield experience. The momentum, especially the horizontal speed that is transferred from a slide to a jump, has been reduced. “

This change means that while you can still slide and the sprint speed remains unchanged, the switching and rapid, consecutive use of the various movement mechanics is now somewhat weaker.

Additionally, there is now a higher penalty for consecutive jumps. If you jump too much, the jump height decreases. Furthermore, you now shoot less accurately while jumping or sliding than in the beta.

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“God bless all the great ‘Call of Duty’ streamers”

What do the streamers have to do with the changes? The changes to the movement are very well received on social media. There are several posts on Reddit alone about the topic that have around 20,000 upvotes and over 2,000 comments each.

Part of the community admits that they owe it to Twitch streamers of Call of Duty that these changes were made before release. They thoroughly tested the movement during the beta and demonstrated what is possible, what is not, and what the community of the game wants and does not want.

A comment on Reddit with over 1,400 upvotes states: “God bless all the great ‘Call of Duty’ streamers who showed this crap during the beta, because that actually made Dice see and fix the problem, lol.” Another Reddit user notes: “I am so glad that clips like these go viral so that Dice can fix issues faster.”

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What else does the community say about the change? Overall, the community is very pleased with the announcement. Many praise Dice for listening to the Battlefield players and not pandering to the CoD streamers.

The movement was a much-discussed topic during the beta, even here on MeinMMO. Our shooter expert Dariusz wished that the basic movement mechanics would remain unchanged: I am Gen Z and say: The movement of Battlefield 6 is great and should remain the same, but I can recommend you Boomers a slower shooter

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A Sith Lord from Star Wars was so powerful that he continued to spread terror across the galaxy even after his death

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

In the movies of Star Wars, some powerful Sith Lords like Darth Vader or Darth Sidious can be seen. One who also had a great influence on the Order lived about 5,000 years earlier and even returned after his death.

Who is meant? In the long time that the Sith Order existed, there were several feared and influential Lords. One of them was Marka Ragnos. He hailed from the planet Korriban, the ancient homeworld of the Sith. He lived about 5,000 years before the movies we know today. His first appearance was in the comic Tales of the Jedi – Dark Lords of the Sith from 1995.

Marka Ragnos was a mix of human and Sith, with the Sith species being meant here (more on this in the dropdown below). He quickly laid claim to take over leadership of the Empire. However, he had an opponent, another Lord named Simus.

During a battle, Marka Ragnos managed to defeat his opponent and rightly seized power over the Order. He became the Dark Lord of the Sith and ensured that the Empire continued to grow. In fact, he managed to amplify the influence of the Order across large parts of the galaxy.

Under the leadership of Marka Ragnos, the Sith experienced a golden age, which was also marked by great wealth.

Sith the people vs Sith Lords

The Sith were a power-sensitive people living on the planet Korriban. When the Dark Jedi, who would form the later Sith Order, arrived on the planet, they took the name and subjugated the people. Accordingly, there are the Sith Lords known from the movies, but also the people of the Sith.

What weapons and abilities did he use? Unlike most Sith, Ragnos mostly refrained from using a lightsaber, instead wielding a Sith sword with a blade enchanted by magic.

He had enormous talent in manipulating the Force. It went so far that he could make himself virtually invulnerable in battle – the Sith Darth Sion had a similar ability. Moreover, he managed to keep the essence of his body alive to return after his death.

He was admired by his followers. A relatively young fan of his was the later, immensely powerful Sith Emperor Vitiate, who made it to the top ranks in our ranking on MeinMMO.

Marka Ragnos passed away after about a hundred years of rule. He received a magnificent tomb, depicted in games like Jedi Academy, which you can view on YouTube.

However, his story was far from over.

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What happened next with Marka Ragnos? The death of the Sith Lord set many things in motion. For example, some lakes on the planet Kesh, where human Sith had settled, were named after Ragnos.

At the same time, a power struggle began among the Sith. This even culminated in the so-called “Great Hyperspace War.” Shortly after the funeral, some Sith began to quarrel, and the spirit of Marka Ragnos set them straight. Vitiate, the future Emperor, avoided getting involved. He remained hidden, waiting for the right moment to seize power.

4,000 years before the film trilogy, there was a duel between a young Sith named Exar Kun and a former Jedi named Ulic Qel-Droma. During the battle, the spirit of Marka Ragnos suddenly appeared to them. He separated the combatants and told them to join forces to lead the Sith to even greater glory.

By branding a sign on their foreheads, Marka Ragnos appointed them as master and apprentice. From then on, he haunted the ruins on the moon Yavin IV, which appears in Star Wars Episode 4 and where the Rebel base was located.

Ten years after the Battle of Yavin in Episode 4 of the well-known films, the Dark Jedi Tavion Axmis wanted to resurrect Marka Ragnos by using a scepter that once belonged to the Lord. This allowed energy to be stored and granted powers to creatures that were otherwise not Force-sensitive. A group of Jedi tried to prevent Ragnos from being resurrected – including Luke Skywalker.

During a battle, Tavion Axmis was almost defeated when she summoned the spirit of Marka Ragnos, who took over her body and fought instead of her. However, the opponent, a Jedi named Jaden Korr, managed to destroy the scepter. This prevented Marka Ragnos from being brought back permanently. His spirit returned to the grave, where he belonged.

Over time, it was visited by prominent Sith. Among them was Revan, who wanted to retrieve an ancient Sith artifact from the tomb. And Darth Plagueis once encountered an apparition of Marka Ragnos. The spirit turned against Plagueis and his plans to destroy the old traditions of the Sith home Korriban. This episode ultimately found its way into the Book of the Sith, compiled by Darth Sidious aka Palpatine.

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These are just a few examples of the deeds of Marka Ragnos. The Sith Lord may not be one of the best-known in Star Wars, but his influence on the Order was nonetheless enormous. On MeinMMO, you can find more exciting stories about the various rulers of the Sith: A Sith Lord in Star Wars was created only because he was hit by a powerful superweapon

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Source(s):
  1. Jedipedia
  2. Wookiepedia