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Another ambitious action RPG, on the other hand, is delaying its release. Crimson Desert, the new game from the creators of Black Desert Online, is coming later than planned. Why, you can find out in our article on the subject: Surprise, surprise, the ambitious action RPG Crimson Desert is delaying its release, find out what the gamescom is for

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A YouTuber drives to Sweden to reenact 7 vs. Wild, but has to break an important rule

Johanna 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A German YouTuber has made it his mission to survive like Fritz Meinecke in 7 vs. Wild, at least for one night. In a video on YouTube, he documents his experiences.

Which YouTuber is it? It is the YouTube channel Viva Infinita, which seems to be operated by three young men. One of them was so inspired by the YouTube show 7 vs. Wild, especially by the first season, that he wanted to try it himself. So, he took a camera and equipment and, with his 124 subscribers, set off on his YouTube channel into the forests of Sweden.

The Twitch streamer Trymacs participated in the YouTube show 7 vs. Wild:

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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten

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“That’s all 10 Euros from LIDL”

Which rule did the YouTuber have to break? One of the important rules from the first season of 7 vs. Wild was that a total of 7 items for survival were to be taken. However, Viva Infinita brought 10 items:

Sleeping mat
Fishing rod
Bait
Knife
Cup
Paracord
Fire steel
Hammock
Sleeping bag
Tarp

Additionally, there is a first aid kit and technical equipment including the cameras. However, these were not counted in 7 vs. Wild, which is why they are not included here. Regarding his fishing baits, the YouTuber comments: “That’s all 10 Euros from LIDL” (Source: YouTube).

What does the YouTuber experience in Sweden? Of course, the experiences in Sweden are quite harmless compared to the actual YouTube show. After all, the YouTuber is only there for one night.

Upon arriving in Sweden, the YouTuber quickly finds the cave of Fritz Meinecke from the first season. Ironically, he remarks: “I also hope that I don’t accidentally bump into fellow contestants” (Source: YouTube).

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Attempts to catch a fish unfortunately fail, so Viva Infinita has to settle for the local blueberries. When he finds a quiet moment in the cave in the evening, he admits that the whole situation is somewhat surreal: “Where just a week ago I was watching Fritz talk, now I’m talking myself, right in the same place. Somehow, I have to grasp that, I think.” (Source: YouTube).

After 24 hours, the trip is over, and the YouTuber is picked up. Overall, it was a successful trip, and Viva Infinita is considering repeating this trip – just in a more elaborate way.

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While this YouTuber has a lot of fun with the original concept of 7 vs. Wild, the original is increasingly deviating from the very essence created by founder Fritz Meinecke with new ideas. Recently, a 7 vs. Wild show had to be canceled. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: 7 vs. Wild also wanted to fill entire halls without Fritz Meinecke; now the organizers are retracting

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Pokémon GO: Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today?

Max Handwerk 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

On Pokémon GO, a new spotlight hour takes place on August 19, 2025. Joining in: Trasla. We look at the content and bonuses.

When does the spotlight hour start? The next August spotlight hour starts on August 19 at 6:00 PM. As usual, you have 60 minutes from the event start to catch the event Pokémon and utilize the bonuses.

Which Pokémon appears? This time, Trasla appears during the spotlight hour. This Pokémon comes from Generation 3, belongs to the Fairy and Psychic types, and also brings several evolutions: Kirlia, Guardevoir, and Galagladi. Female Kirlia evolve into Guardevoir, while male Kirlia evolve into Galagladi.

What bonus is there? Today, you will receive double the number of candies for all Pokémon you catch during the spotlight hour. This applies to Trasla, as well as all other Pokémon you encounter during the hour.

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Trasla’s Spotlight Hour on August 19, 2025 is worth it!

This is what makes Trasla exciting: Firstly, Trasla’s final evolution Guardevoir is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Getting a strong Guardevoir for the collection is always worthwhile. Moreover, both Guardevoir and Galagladi have Mega Evolutions. Although you cannot collect energy during the hour for those, it is still beneficial to have a good specimen on hand.

Strong bonus: Double the amount of candies is always a good thing. If you catch Pokémon with a Sanana Berry, you will even receive quadruple the amount. Thus, you can collect a good amount of candies during the hour today.

And not just for Trasla: Currently, there are also plenty of exciting raid bosses and Dyna Pokémon out there. The “Darkness” event is currently running. On Tuesday, you can encounter strong monsters like Lavados, Zapdos, and Arktos in Dyna battles – but also many others. And in the raid, Zacian and Zamazenta are currently featured.

So: The hour today is worth it.

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What’s happening in Pokémon GO? The mentioned Darkness event runs until the end of the week and culminates in the Dyna finale. The big bad boss of the whole event is the powerful Pokémon Endynalos, which you can currently catch for the first time in Pokémon GO. How? We summarize all the information for you here: All information about Endynalos in Pokémon GO and how you can catch it.

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Players from Dune: Awakening take on the ultimate challenge solo, barely making it with Spice and life – Community has tips for next time

Karsten Scholz 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A player from Dune: Awakening tried to farm the precious spice of the survival MMO solo using a spice harvester. How it ended and what tip the community has for next time can be found in this article.

How did the farming round go? If you want to farm spice efficiently in Dune: Awakening, you normally go as a group. One player flies the transport ornithopter that brings the spice harvester to the field and also collects it again. You need one or two scouts to look out for worm signs and distribute “thumpers” to keep sandworms away from the actual field. And then, of course, someone also needs to harvest the spice.

On the other hand, those who want to collect the precious spice solo with a spice harvester must drop off the harvester, park the ornithopter, get into the harvester, collect spice, and quickly return to the ornithopter in case of danger, gain altitude, and collect the harvester with the spice before the sandworm catches one of the machines or the character.

Sounds stressful? It is stressful! This is shown in the video by Fire2box on Reddit, where he barely escaped with his virtual life and the collected spice during his first harvesting attempt. How close it was is shown in his comment: “The first time harvesting spice alone, the last time harvesting spice alone.”

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Das neue Survival-MMO Dune: Awakening im Launch-Trailer

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Slower is better

What can the player improve next time? The comments under the video show that harvesting spice with the harvester can also be significantly more relaxed solo.

3-DenTessier-Ashpool explains on Reddit: “You are going too fast with the harvester. 10 km/h is the maximum to avoid attracting the Shai-Hulud and maximizing the amount of spice you harvest.” Others emphasize that one should aim for a speed of 7 to 8 km/h to avoid attracting the worm.
LuapYllier sees even more room for improvement on Reddit: “In my opinion, you reacted too slowly to the worm sign… both to the orange waveform and to the sand cloud directly next to you… and you were super slow at picking up the crawler. […] Keep practicing and learning, and it should go well.”

Several other players emphasize that they would have probably been scared silly in this situation. deprecateddeveloper nicely sums up this type of danger in his comment on Reddit:

“If anything, the thrill of solo play makes the DD all the more entertaining and the game all the more exciting. Personally, I couldn’t stand it. I can already feel my heart pounding in my chest as I barely escape with a compactor.”

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Have you tried farming spice solo without help? How did it work out? Or do you prefer to go to the spice fields as a team? Let us know in the comments! General information about the valuable spice of the survival MMO can be found here: Spice in Dune: Awakening – Finding, harvesting, processing, and consuming spice (effects and withdrawal)

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2025 is a great year for single-player games, but 7 MMORPGs were truly disappointing

Ody 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

For those who prefer playing video games solo, 2025 had some great games in store. Fans of refined multiplayer had less luck: Here are 7 new MMORPGs that disappointed this year.

RPG fans were treated well in 2025: In February, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the sequel to the medieval RPG, was released – and it is really good! By the way, GameStar has produced a 2-hour documentary on the game’s creation with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights.

In March, Assassin’s Creed Shadows followed, the long-awaited trip of the series to Japan. Even after several delays and controversies, Shadows was well-received by players: After all, 81% of the total 1,178 reviews on Steam are positive.

In April, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was finally released, developed by former employees of Ubisoft. The RPG became a surprise hit and convinced a developer from Baldur’s Gate 3, who only wanted to try it out briefly.

For single players, 2025 is already shaping up to be a really good year. And it’s not even over yet. MMORPG fans, however, haven’t had as much luck this year.

Here you can see our video on the 7 MMORPGs that caused disappointment in 2025:

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New MMORPGs are disappointing in 2025: From January to August, many new MMORPGs have already been released this year, and even some old ones have returned. Although some looked really promising, they all caused more disappointment than excitement.

The 7 MMORPGs that disappointed in 2025 are:

4Story: The Original
ODIN: Valhalla Rising
Blade & Soul NEO
The Quinfall
Defiance
BitCraft Online
Crystal of Atlan

The reasons for the disappointment range from significant technical problems at release to rather carelessly designed remakes and aggressive monetization models.

If you want to learn more about what each entry messed up, feel free to visit our YouTube channel. There, you can find this list in more detail in video format. Additionally, you’ll find more exciting videos about online games, communities, and gaming culture on our channel.

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Did you play any of these MMORPGs and think: “Wait, that’s not correct!” Then please share your opinion in the comments. The company behind the popular MMORPG Guild Wars 2 has also introduced a new project: A new MMO shooter that is supposed to be better than Anthem.

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YouTuber answers a question about GTA 5 that no one actually cared about before, fans joke: This could even delay GTA 6

Caroline Fuller 19. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

A mistake in GTA 5 seems to have gone unnoticed by players so far, as it revolves around a topic that only a few care about in the game: traffic regulations. However, a YouTuber is now taking a closer look and realizes that not everything in Los Santos is as compliant as it seems.

What has the YouTuber discovered? In a new video by YouTuber Any Austin, he examined an aspect of GTA 5 that probably no one has looked into: the conformity of the road signs in Los Santos.

GTA 5 is not exactly known for adhering to traffic regulations, which is why until now, no player has dealt with the realism of road signs and traffic laws. But that is exactly what captures the players’ attention: “This is the definition of ‘I’ve never even remotely thought about asking this question in my entire life, but now that you mention it, I’m extremely curious.'” (JollyGreenWizward on YouTube)

One might assume that a realistically themed game with real road signs at intersections, crossings, and construction sites would adhere to Californian law. However, the YouTuber finds out that Rockstar has not been as compliant as it initially appears.

Here you can see the trailer for GTA 6, in which no road signs have been analyzed so far:

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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer

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“It’s not just dangerous, it’s also illegal – which is even worse.”

What does the YouTuber criticize about the road signs in GTA 5? While many of the 14 different types of road signs in GTA 5 are placed according to regulations, there are some outliers that make little sense even to untrained observers:

Above all, the YouTuber praises signs with speed limits, prohibited turning options, and (some) one-way streets.
Some stop signs do not face the direction of oncoming traffic but point directly at the road, making them difficult for drivers to read accurately.
Some signs are obscured by streetlights or other poles, impairing visibility.
Signs appear too frequently and are placed where no indication for the driver is needed.
Some signs are located together on one pole, which creates contradictions and makes no sense at all.

These are just a few observations from Any Austin’s video, but he finds even more examples that undermine Rockstar’s otherwise loving attention to detail.

For anyone who wants to take a closer look at Any Austin’s road sign deep dive, we recommend watching his entire video:

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What is the community’s reaction? GTA fans celebrate the YouTuber’s video in the comments, as everyone is aware of how irrelevant traffic regulations are in GTA 5 for most players. However, that is precisely what makes this analysis so exciting:

rorot1210 says: “If my experiences as a driver in the USA have taught me anything, it’s that traffic signs are ignored, whether they are compliant or not.”
Nyloxi writes: “This guy is going to delay GTA 6 by several years single-handedly.”
ericph9 explains: “As a resident of California, I can assure you that plants and poles obscuring traffic signs occur so frequently that we joke about it being a conditional requirement.”
brettymedley2366 remarks: “The lyrics of Bo Burnham ‘follow all traffic rules in Grand Theft Auto 5’ have never been so vigorously implemented.”

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Who knows if a Rockstar developer tasked with the road signs and their placement in GTA 6 has become aware of Any Austin’s video and really needs more time to correct the legal errors. However, other players have already pointed out that the lack of consideration for the signs in Florida is a different caliber than that in Los Angeles. But that’s not the only reason why its predecessor GTA 6 could still be a thorn in the side: Analyst is confident: The biggest competitor of GTA 6 will be a 12-year-old game that continues to sell well

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Capcom finally admits that Monster Hunter Wilds runs poorly on PC, has good and bad news

Alexander Mehrwald 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Since release, Monster Hunter Wilds has been struggling with negative feedback and reviews. A lot has happened since then, and updates are expected to fix the issues. In a blog post, director Yuya Tokuda acknowledges that this is not enough.

What good and bad news does Yuya Tokuda have? In the latest “Director’s Letter“, game director Yuya Tokuda addresses the vehement negative player feedback regarding performance and the endgame of the game. He also discusses plans to address and fix the issues.

They have already implemented part of the plan by bringing forward the “new endgame” on August 13, 2025. Many quests with 9★ difficulty have been added, as well as a new reward system for talismans.

Furthermore, Tokuda explains that Capcom is aware of the high CPU and GPU load and aims to address this more clearly over time. Initially, a comprehensive package of measures is planned to reduce CPU load.

However, this package of measures is set to occur only with Title Update 4 in winter, which may seem like too long a wait for many players. They also intend to tackle the GPU issues in a similar manner. Further optimizations are to follow, which he does not elaborate on.

The community is skeptical about whether these plans will actually bear fruit. Moreover, the new endgame also seems to be received moderately well and shows some weaknesses.

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Ongoing issues despite many efforts

How does the community view the plans and changes? While many players were looking forward to the new features for the endgame and hoped that it would keep them engaged for longer, this innovation is also primarily criticized (see Reddit). Many players find the jump from 8★ quests to 9★ quests for many monsters too steep and particularly complain about the frequent attacks that can instantly take down any hunter if they fail to escape.

This significant increase in difficulty raises concerns in the community about how Capcom wants to proceed in the future – especially regarding an upcoming DLC. They are worried that player numbers will continue to decline and that the game will be made worse by well-intentioned ideas (see Reddit).

Also, the fact that performance has already been tweaked in the past, yet has not improved sufficiently despite persistent criticism, concerns the fans. Therefore, they approach this comprehensive package of measures with skepticism (see Reddit).

Even though Capcom demonstrates with their approach that they are committed to addressing the community’s needs and listening to their feedback, the community sometimes feels that this is a fight against windmills (see Reddit).

Some players highlight that a similar situation was experienced with Monster Hunter World, and that it improved significantly, especially with the release of the DLC Iceborne. They therefore do not lose hope that Monster Hunter Wilds can also turn around for the better through Capcom’s ambition and continuous revisions (see Reddit).

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Event quests are also frequently criticized for being too boring and too quickly completed. However, the last seasonal event managed to score on one aspect that made many fans almost forget what they had previously criticized about the game: For months, Monster Hunter Wilds has been criticized by players, but the new event makes them forget everything

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Pokémon GO: 3 new promo codes bring you now research with Pokémon

Max Handwerk 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are currently three promo codes available that are related to the recently concluded World Cup.

These are the codes: The following three codes are currently circulating in the Pokémon GO community (for example on Reddit). They provide content that fits the Pokémon World Cup that just took place in Anaheim. They are:

V7L7NS9HRKSL4
JST9U45YFXGNQ
NG94RKDHXWMUL

Important: According to some players, these codes do not work if you have already redeemed the Twitch drops over the weekend for the World Cup. It is also unclear how long the codes will remain active. Therefore, you should redeem them quickly.

What do the codes grant? The codes provide you with various limited-time research tasks that will expire in just over 12 days. You have that much time to complete the research before it expires.

One research is called “Champion of Pokémon WCS 2024” and apparently revolves around Panzaeron
The second research is called “Greetings from Anaheim!” and gives you an encounter with Pikachu in a college jacket
The third research “Team Spirit: Super League” offers you a monster choice with which you can build a Super League team.

In short: You can get some Pokémon here if you complete the research tasks.

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How to redeem the promo codes for Pokémon GO

Redemption is not possible within the game. Instead, you must visit the official web store. Follow these steps:

Visit the official Pokémon GO web store
Click “Redeem Code”
Log in with your credentials that you use for the game
Enter the code

Now you should receive a message from the game that an offer has been redeemed. In the game itself, you can see in the limited-time research if you have the new ones. Also, your journal shows you when you have redeemed codes. In the journal, you should see that the corresponding code gave you a “badge”. This unlocks the limited-time research.

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Otherwise, there’s a lot going on in Pokémon GO right now. The “Darkness” has broken out and is spreading throughout the game. You will encounter exciting bosses everywhere on power sources and in raids – and Endynalos is currently available. However, you will need to level up on the GO Pass for that. We will show you everything about Endynalos here.

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A Chinese manufacturer wants to conquer Europe with its cars and poses a serious threat to Tesla and Western manufacturers

Benedikt Schlotmann 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The Chinese automaker BYD has big plans for Europe. They have already surpassed Tesla in sales figures and with a new plant in Hungary, they aim to put pressure on European manufacturers. BYD’s plan could actually succeed.

Which manufacturer is being discussed? The Chinese manufacturer BYD (“Build Your Dreams”) has grown enormously in recent years. In 2024, the company sold 4.25 million vehicles, ten times more than in 2020, and aims for 5.5 million this year. Revenues have recently increased by 27% to 108 billion USD.

What does this have to do with Europe? The domestic Chinese market is saturated, and for many manufacturers, including BYD, Europe represents the central market for the future. BYD was able to triple its sales within a year, offers very affordable models, and aggressively invests in infrastructure, expansion, and advertising. Analysts indicate that such unbeatably low prices are possible due to Chinese state subsidies. However, these subsidies have long been under intense criticism as they are said to distort the market.

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What about Tesla? BYD has surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle sales worldwide for the first time and registered more vehicles in Europe in April 2025 than Tesla: Tesla sold as few vehicles in the first quarter of 2025 as it has in a long time. There are reasons for this:

While BYD constantly optimizes its model range and prices and quickly introduces new ideas and innovations, Tesla suffers from an outdated, narrow range and image problems: Instead of focusing on a car for the mass market, Elon Musk is betting on a robotaxi, which experts say may never be profitable.

BYD, on the other hand, is focusing on massive expansion of dealer networks and local production in Europe to circumvent tariffs and gain market share: The new BYD factory in Szeged (Hungary) is expected to produce its first electric vehicles by the end of 2025 and is part of a massive expansion plan by the Chinese corporation BYD.

In Europe, the strong expansion from China has been identified as a threat to the domestic market. Therefore, the European Union (EU) introduced punitive tariffs of up to 45% on electric cars from China in October 2024 to counter state subsidies and unfair competitive advantages (via marktundmittelstand.de).

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China has a problem: The domestic market produces so many cars that even new cars are being sold as used. Nevertheless, it does not change the fact that there are significant overcapacities in China: China produces so many cars that even new cars have to be sold as used

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One Piece might not have existed because the author was in the wrong vehicle

Jasmin Beverungen 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Eiichiro Oda is the author of One Piece and is responsible for all the fantastic pirate adventures. However, the manga almost didn’t happen because he had a problem with his first work.

What was the problem? Oda compiled his early mangas in the short story collection WANTED!. The collection includes stories like Monsters, which has become an anime on Netflix.

However, the author had only 3 days left before the submission deadline, during which he had to fill 7 blank pages. This is how Oda tells it himself in the short story collection (via onepiece.ria10.com).

Under normal circumstances, this wouldn’t have been a problem for the manga artist. However, at that time, he suffered a car accident while sitting in the passenger seat on his way to school. Oda was only 17 years old at the time.

According to the manga artist, the other car was 100% at fault. He himself was hit by a mirror, which left his face and shirt covered in blood. Afterwards, the author even had to go to the hospital, but he still managed to submit the script on time.

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Oda ignores pain to finish the precursor to One Piece

How did he manage that? Oda begged the doctor in the hospital to let him out earlier. However, the doctor remained stubborn, and the One Piece author had to stay there for another day. In the end, he had only one day left to finish the 7 pages.

As the manga artist reveals, he managed to do it despite the pain. The manuscript was stamped with the valid postal stamp and submitted on time. However, due to his nasal pain, Oda went back to the hospital later. There, the doctors discovered that his nasal bone was fractured.

What impact did that have? For his work, Oda was awarded the Tezuka Award. The award is given by Shueisha, the publisher where One Piece and other mangas like Chainsaw Man are currently published, for young talents.

Without the short story collection, Oda would never have received this award and might not have become a manga artist for Shueisha at all. In the worst case, One Piece might never have existed.

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At this point, One Piece is hardly imaginable without. The story has been running much longer than Oda initially planned. This is due to two pirate groups. The author has already postponed the end of the pirate story multiple times.

It is still not clear when exactly One Piece will come to an end. The story is indeed in its final stages, but there are still many secrets that need to be uncovered. What those are, you can find out here: When does the story of One Piece end?

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A new mode in LoL is so mean that even the bots try to provoke you

Niko Hernes 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Many modes have gained legendary status in the League of Legends community, even though they haven’t been playable for years. A mode beloved by players is finally returning after years, and players are already celebrating the bots.

Which mode is it? In 2016, League of Legends players last played the mode Doom Bots (Horror Bots). There, one had to team up with a group of five against overpowered bots that were based on normal champions, but in a significantly stronger version:

Amumu’s ultimate was significantly larger.
Veigar summoned not just one projectile above with his W, but several around.
Blitzcrank used three arms for his Q ability.

The mode was quite unfair, but that was the appeal. Now Riot announced in addition to the upcoming WASD control that the mode will return. Apparently, the bots now also react like real players, at least when it comes to provoking.

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New LoL Emote has 6 Fingers?!

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Bots defeat players, provoke with emote

What is this clip about? On Reddit, user Gizabi posted a clip from the new mode, which is currently only playable on the test server. There, a player fights as Akali against a Caitlyn bot. The bot pushes her under the tower. The bot then attacks under the tower and kills the player.

As the bot runs out of the tower, it uses the emote to display its mastery. A moment that every LoL player knows from regular games. You die, and as a last provocation, the emote is displayed once more.

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How does the clip resonate with the community? Under the Reddit post with over 7600 upvotes, the clip and the bot’s behavior are celebrated. Not only the aggressive diving under the tower but also the emote usage is well received by the community:

CrimsonGate35 (via Reddit) praises the bots’ AI: The AI on these looks crazy, what the heck was that dive?
Cr0matose (via Reddit) is looking forward to losing to the bots: I can’t wait to get slapped by bots, then they’ll damn well show off in front of me.
corgi_on_a_treadmill is just happy that the mode is back: As an old pro who loves League but hates PVP more with age, I’m so glad that Doom Bots are back.

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What’s new in the new Doom Bots mode? In a developer update, Riot showed 2 new bots that have significantly enhanced abilities. Wukong is supposed to get many more clones that replicate not just his Q, but also his ultimate. Riot talks about having 7 possible Wukong ultimates simultaneously.

Nami is also expected to become a major threat. Her bubble is supposed to split again in the air, and her ultimate is much larger than in the regular version. One of the biggest changes is the new final boss. Instead of Teemo, you will now encounter Veigar during the game.

In addition, there will be new missions and difficulty levels, as well as a title that can be unlocked through this.

When will the mode be available on live servers? The mode is currently only available on the PBE, the test server. With patch 25.17, the mode is expected to appear on the live servers as well. You can also currently play another mode in the launcher: LoL is getting a new minigame and the first level was so good that I played it 6 times.

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You can earn free skins for Battlefield 6 that pay homage to the legendary parts of the series, but nostalgia fans will hate the task

Dariusz Müller 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

There are free skins for Battlefield 6, but to get them, you need to play something that veterans of the series are not fans of.

What are these free skins? You have the opportunity to earn 30 exclusive rewards for free until the release of Battlefield 6. These rewards include various cosmetic content, such as paint jobs for tanks and soldier skins.

The cosmetic content is all inspired by previous installments of the series, including Battlefield 1, Battlefield V, Battlefield Bad Company 2, Battlefield 3, and Battlefield 4. Especially BF 3, 4, and Bad Company 2 are considered legendary installments of the shooter.

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Free skins for BF6, but you need to play a lot

How do you get the skins? The skins are part of the Battle Pass of Battlefield 2042. Overall, this pass contains over 60 free tiers and over 50 rewards based on the old Battlefield games.

So you’ll need to diligently play Battlefield 2042 in the coming weeks until the release of Battlefield 6 and level up the Battle Pass if you want to secure the free skins. You will receive the skins and other content at tiers 8, 19, 30, 40, 49, and 60.

Each tier gives a skin and additional hidden content that you will only see when you reach the respective tier in the Battle Pass.

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Why do veterans hate this task? Battlefield 2042 is extremely unpopular among long-term fans of the shooter series and was heavily criticized at release. Although the developers have made some important changes in recent years to improve the game, BF veterans will still be bothered by some fundamental aspects of the game:

There are operators with somewhat absurd skins instead of classes with uniform soldiers.
The weapons are not bound to classes: anyone can play any weapon.
The gameplay including the movement is very fast, even faster than Battlefield 6, for which part of the community is already wishing for a slowdown.
There is no server browser.

You will only get the soldier skins from Battlefield 4 at tier 49, so you need to invest some hours in Battlefield 2042. Luckily, you still have a few weeks until the release of the latest installment of the series. The most important information about the release of the shooter can be found on meinMMO: Battlefield 6: All important info about release, beta, and crossplay

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A new SSD is smaller than a euro coin and was developed for players with gaming handhelds

Benedikt Schlotmann 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A manufacturer has developed a tiny SSD aimed primarily at gamers. The focus is particularly on gaming handhelds. However, whether the standard can prevail is another question. The price is currently unknown.

The Chinese manufacturer Biwin has introduced an exceptionally small and compact SSD. This was reported, among others, by the English-language magazine TheVerge.com.

The new mini SSD is very small, very fast, and robust, currently still a niche product for selected mobile devices. However, the focus of the SSD should be on gaming.

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SSD is smaller than a Euro coin and faster than a microSD card

What kind of SSD is this? The presented mini SSD measures only 15×17×1.4 mm, making it smaller than a Euro coin and just slightly larger than a microSD card. The SSD is said to be available in 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.

The new mini SSD achieves read speeds of up to 3,700 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,400 MB/s over a PCIe 4×2 interface.
Classic M.2 SSDs are still significantly faster (up to 14,000 MB/s) but do not offer the compact size of the mini SSD.

What else is special? The mini SSD is not permanently installed like classic M.2 SSDs, but can be removed and replaced like a SIM card via a special slot. This makes upgrades and data transfers much easier, but requires suitable device design.

What is the SSD compatible with? The first devices using the new standard are the gaming handheld GPD Win 5 and the hybrid device OneXPlayer Super X. However, there is currently no widespread availability or an industry standard, and it remains to be seen whether the technology will prevail.

So far, only Chinese manufacturers, such as GPD and OneXPlayer, are supported, which are not as widely spread in Europe. Whether other handhelds, such as the Steam Deck or an Asus Rog Ally X, will support such a standard in the future is unknown.

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With the Steam Deck OLED, Valve has introduced a new version with an OLED display. Some games benefit particularly from the better display and HDR options. MeinMMO presents you with 12 games you should check out: 12 games you must try out on the Steam Deck OLED

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Dune: Awakening finally has a roadmap, but the most important change will not come until 2026

Cedric Holmeier 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Dune: Awakening have presented their roadmap for the upcoming DLCs and updates. At the same time, they admit a shortcoming, as the major endgame expansion will only come in 2026.

What did the developers say about the new roadmap? The developers of Dune: Awakening presented their roadmap on DuneAwakening.com. In it, they show the key changes that are set to be released by mid-2026. However, they also admit a shortcoming. Work on the upcoming update “Chapter 2” has already begun before the game was released.

This has meant that the update does not revolve around the endgame, as many players had hoped, or replace the Deep Desert as the endgame area. Major changes to the endgame area are only anticipated with Chapter 3, which is set to be released between January and March 2026.

Regarding the Deep Desert, they mention elsewhere in the post that they have “gained very different target audiences for the game, and these have very different wishes.” Therefore, with the new Chapter 2, there will be some minor changes to the Deep Desert, even though the main focus lies elsewhere.

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Spieler schafft das Unmögliche in Dune: Awakening auf Steam, reitet auf einem Sandwurm durch die Wüste

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The story continues

What’s coming in the next update? The next major update for Dune: Awakening is divided into the free Chapter 2, which all purchasers of the base game will receive, and the paid DLC “Lost Harvest”.

Free will include the following content in Chapter 2:

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

Paid content included in the DLC “Lost Harvest” includes:

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

Furthermore, some long-awaited changes are set to come, including a log, a recovery system for vehicles, and the reduction of the weight of cobalt paste. Additionally, there will be a cargo container for the carrier ornithopter, instanced loot in the Deep Desert, and offline notifications for important matters like power outages in the base. In the latter reference, the developers also mention Ben.

You can see the complete roadmap here:

What else are the developers planning? In their post on DuneAwakening.com, the developers have also discussed the future beyond Chapter 2. Starting from Chapter 3, which is set to be released between January and March 2026, the Landsraad will come more to the forefront and fulfill its role as an endgame system better.

Faction rank and Landsraad missions will also unlock additional quests from the respective faction, and Landsraad missions will generally function more like quests rather than hand-in missions.

The developers also have a whole series of ideas they want to implement. However, these are not yet in development, and players are invited to make their own suggestions for endgame activities.

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That players have to wait until 2026 for the new endgame of Dune: Awakening can cause a lot of frustration. Especially if the Chapter 2 update cannot hold players’ attention for long. Already, it looks bad: Dune: Awaken ing is dropping to 53% positive reviews on Steam, mainly due to one issue

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The company behind Guild Wars 2 presents a new MMO shooter that is supposed to be better than Anthem

Karsten Scholz 19. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

It has been known for several years that NCsoft is working on an MMO shooter, which was previously only known as “Project LLL”. Just before the start of the gamescom 2025, the developers have now presented their new AAA game for PC and consoles.

What is new about Project LLL?

The correct name of the MMO shooter is “Cinder City”.
The game is being developed by the NCsoft studio “Big Fire Games”. Bae Jae-hyun leads the studio. The experienced developer has already worked in leading positions on MMORPGs such as Lineage 2 and Blade & Soul.
The MMO shooter is set to be released in 2026 for PC and consoles. It is being created in Unreal Engine 5 and is expected to offer an open world.
The sci-fi setting takes you to an alternative reality where futuristic technologies from the 23rd century collide with the reality of the 21st century. The setting is a run-down future version of Seoul.
The shooter gameplay is expected to have a strong tactical emphasis and simulate realistic combat operations.

On the newly launched website cinder-city.com, unfortunately, there are hardly any infos or assets showing the game. However, a crisp technical section about the game was published a few hours ago on nvidia.com. Included is a sharp trailer:

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“Cinder City” is said by Nvidia representatives to support DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, DLSS Frame Generation, and DLSS Super Resolution. Additionally, you can activate UE5 technologies like Lumen or enhanced ray tracing effects.

Big Ambitions, Much Skepticism

What else is known about Project LLL? Years ago, NCsoft representatives announced their intention to work on Project LLL. Nearly 3 years ago, they also made it clear that they have big ambitions for the game. They spoke of an AAA title that is supposed to be better than other online shooters like Anthem or The Division.

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How does the community react to the new information? Many players are skeptical, mainly due to the responsible company behind “Cinder City” and the graphics engine used.

EditRemove explains on Reddit: “The network framework of Unreal Engine is suitable for lobby games but is unsuitable for MMOs. No PC upgrade can solve the problem.”
Tangster85 criticizes NCsoft on Reddit: “NCSoft is a company that I have no expectations of regarding monetization, and yet they manage to disappoint me time and again with their sloppy releases.”
JoFknLines fears on Reddit something terrible: “No matter how good it may be, NCSoft will find a way to ruin it within a year after release.”
hallucigenocide hopes on Reddit: “I have been waiting for this. I really want a good MMO shooter. I am so tired of the medieval fantasy drivel that we are constantly fed.”

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A powerful monster in Dungeons & Dragons is as dangerous as a natural disaster, yet as intelligent as some wizards

Caroline Fuller 19. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Some monsters from Dungeons & Dragons can instantly be recognized as incredibly strong. However, there are also creatures that bring qualities other than strength, which may not be as readily perceived – yet it is precisely these that can make them even more dangerous.

Which monster is being referred to? It is the Kraken, which in Dungeons & Dragons has a Challenge Rating of 23, a Constitution score of 25, and a Strength score of 30.

The gigantic monstrosities are of chaotic evil alignment and possess abilities that make them real challenges, which is why it is better to avoid them. They are also a candidate in our ranking of the 10 strongest opponents in Dungeons & Dragons.

A DM (Dungeon Master) reported in the DnD subreddit, as he realized that the Kraken is certainly a dangerous encounter due to its strength and constitution.

But he sees even more hidden potential that many others overlook. For Kraken have an Intelligence score of 22, giving them a solid +6 bonus on all Intelligence checks. This opens up many often underutilized possibilities for DMs.

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What is worse than a natural disaster? A natural disaster with an agenda

What does the DM need help with? The DM Ough2405 writes that he does not see Kraken utilizing their +6 Intelligence often enough. He says, “Most of the time they are just used as living natural disasters, and while that is cool, I want to use them in a way that the party realizes that this creature is much smarter than they think.”

The DM is therefore reaching out to the DnD community for inspiration. “Kraken are not really able to use their telepathy unless they are relatively close. The exception is when they speak through a Kraken priest, but what could they say in just a few words that would sound threatening?”

What ideas does the community have? The DnD players immediately understand what the DM desires and offer several ideas:

dragonseth07 understands the DM’s vision: “Natural disasters with a certain purpose. Kraken are great at destroying coastal cities, but why exactly those? What is the long-term goal? To elaborate: A Kraken could, for example, pursue political goals through targeted destruction.”
zmayes immediately goes along with the idea: “A few shady characters in fancy suits show up in the town one day and start walking around, commenting on what a beautiful town it is. It would be really a shame if a tentacled monster from the depths appeared and destroyed everything. Maybe fishing boats would disappear until the protection money is paid.”
SandmanS2000 reports on a collaboration with a certain fish folk from Dungeons & Dragons, which we previously introduced in another article: “I had a Kraken convince a Kua-Toa cult that it was a god to use the powers of their psychic worship, and then sent them to raid coastal settlements and drive people out to sea, forcing them to flee. Then it struck and reaped the spoils.”
JeffreyPeterson envisions a version where a Kraken learns to use “Vicious Mockery”: “Not only does it destroy your ship, it also destroys your spirit. ‘Kyle! Hey, Kyle!’ The Kraken breaks off a mast and throws it into the sea. ‘I can hear you crying at night in your cabin, Kyle. Everyone thinks your new shield is totally lame, and you know it too. There’s a damn jalapeño pepper on it. What kind of knight thinks a jalapeño is hot?’ The Kraken throws an NPC deckhand into its gaping maw. ‘Did your shield protect your crew, Kyle? What are you going to season them for me?’”

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When asked for ideas from DnD players and DMs for particularly creative new gameplay approaches and stories, you can expect to receive good material. With the help of the community, the DM and author of the post should have received some good approaches for his own campaign. If you want to know which opponents besides the Kraken are at least as dangerous or even more dangerous, this list might be interesting for you: The 10 strongest opponents in Dungeons & Dragons in Power Ranking

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Veterans of Helldivers 2 say: Newbies should suffer as much as they had to at launch

Cedric Holmeier 19. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

In Helldivers 2, the veterans reflected on the good old days. Together, they realized that Helldivers 2 was much harder before the many balance patches. They wish to have that unfair experience back for the new recruits.

What do the veterans mean? When Helldivers 2 was released, many enemies, weapons, perks, and stratagems were not yet perfectly balanced, and the overall game balance was not cohesive. This early phase of Helldivers 2 may seem unfair to the players, who had little chance against some enemies, but in hindsight, many veterans apparently still enjoyed it.

On Reddit, the veterans are now discussing the good old days and wishing for those times to return for the new recruits of Helldivers 2. Starting August 26, 2025, many newcomers are expected with the launch on Xbox. A user shows what it looked like back then in a video on Reddit:

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Why unfair can also be fun

Why do veterans wish for recruits to have a bad balance? For the veterans, Helldivers 2 has become much easier than it was at the beginning. Players have unlocked all weapons and gear, memorized all enemy attack patterns, and completed all types of missions. They know exactly how to play Helldivers 2.

For the recruits coming into this already perfected world, however, that is not the case. They have to find their own play style and learn what it means to be a Helldiver. The veterans believe that tough enemies help to really learn the game. When enemies are too strong, players must get creative and find solutions themselves.

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What do the veterans say? On Reddit, the old veterans talk about the galactic war and which enemies really messed with them back then:

Sabre_One: “Shriekers would take you out with a single hit back in the day if they tossed you around […].”
Embarrassed-Tale-200: “The entire Meridia campaign was one of the best moments in Helldivers, alongside Malevelon Creek when it was new and stood out from other games, and the two arrivals of the Illuminates. And the battle on Over-Earth. I hope they continue to create such great events. This game has been an incredible hit for over a year now. The balancing is frustrating, but no one can deny that this game was one of the most entertaining to come out in the last decade.”
tagnol1: “I remember that the gunship fabricators were always heavily guarded. We had to fight through hordes of bots to get close, place the hellbomb, and defend it until a teammate detonated it.”
- Somedude522: “And you had to pray it wouldn’t get destroyed before it exploded.”

However, there are also players who argue against this and are happy about the many patches in recent months:

NK1337: “It’s funny to see positive comments about this now because I remember how loud people complained back then about how unfair and frustrating the event was.”
RobertMaus: “That’s not something I ‘really’ want to see again. That’s just nostalgia speaking. No really good memories. It was terrible.”
Terrorscream: “Not really, all these clips just show people fighting endless waves of enemies rather than being productive. The game should show that you can’t win a war of attrition. If you can’t eliminate the enemies before the next reinforcement is called, you have to leave. But many continued to fight and let the enemies pile up.”

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