FYNG gamescom Show 2025: World premieres, new trailers and exclusive gameplay for over 40 games

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

With our FYNG Show, we want to show on August 20, 2025, starting at 5 PM, that gaming showcases can do more than just string trailers together. A little preview of what we are planning for you. 

Before we take a small look ahead, let’s first make sure you know what you need to know if you don’t want to miss anything. 

When does it start? The pre-show for the FYNG gamescom show starts on August 20 at 5 PM, with the main show following at 5:30 PM. Our program is planned for just over two hours, so it will last until approximately 7:45 PM. 

Where will it be broadcasted? We will be broadcasting live from our stand in the gamescom exhibition hall 10.1. For our biggest show yet, we are also building our largest stage with a gigantic video screen. 

And of course, we will broadcast the show live on all platforms: 

Can I watch the show later or differently? Of course! The showcase will also be available as a video afterwards, so you can conveniently catch up on it on GameStar.de or YouTube. There will also be a live ticker at GameStar, allowing you to follow everything in writing. And of course, you can also look forward to a lot of exclusive news and previews about the show announcements.

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What makes the FYNG gamescom show special? 

When we had the idea for our own showcase, it was clear from the beginning that we want to do a few things differently. 

An editorial show: Of course, we have paid advertising, we have to finance this somehow. But this is clearly marked as such. And you cannot buy your way into the actual show program. Only our editorial team decides what goes into the show and what doesn’t. 

We have evaluated over 120 titles for this. Some manufacturers approached us, but many games were pitched to us by the studios themselves from all over the world. 

No teleprompter reading: We broadcast live and don’t have a safety net. Of course, we prepare carefully, but we want to present the games authentically together with our stage guests and not read from a script. 

Focus on gameplay: At the FYNG gamescom show, there will not be a single trailer without gameplay! Because as game fans ourselves, we want to see the game just like you, not some render teasers that reveal nothing at all. 

And let’s put it this way: If you find yourself thinking during an ONL reveal, “Exciting reveal, but a bit more gameplay would be cool!”, then there’s a good chance you’ll see that gameplay with us. 

A reasonable amount of fun: We take games very seriously, but ourselves only moderately. It’s hard to explain how one can come up with the idea of crocheting FYNG puppets for the show. And since AK and Maurice Weber will again be hosting the show, you can be sure that anything can happen. 

FYNG puppet Maurice
The specially created FYNG puppets are just a part of it! Here is one from Maurice.

Which games and studios are involved? 

First, a little expectation management: The chances of Valve announcing Half-Life 3 with us are rather slim. But we are still quite sure that we have put together a very exciting and diverse program. 

So look forward to a colorful mix of blockbusters, ambitious AA productions, and innovative indie titles! Now you can either stop reading and just let yourself be surprised on Wednesday. Or you can read on because you want to share a bit more of our excitement. 

Games we will show: 

Spoiler:
  • Look forward to news about Anno 117! 
  • Owlcat will provide fresh insights into The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. 
  • We will show first real gameplay of Transport Fever 3. 
  • The RPG hopeful Of Ash and Steel will reveal more about its game systems. 
  • Jurassic World Evolution 3 will reveal a new feature with us! 

and much more. 

Guests we will welcome: 

Spoiler:

Warhorse will visit us and bring new information about Kingdom Come 2. 

  • The amazing gaming comedians from Viva La Dirt League will stop by for some fun. 
  • Rebel Wolves will take the stage to provide fresh insights into The Blood of Dawnwalker. 
  • And who knows what antics a certain Hand of Blood will plot again … 

And of course, there will also be a few topics about which we can’t tell you anything yet – simply because they are genuine world premieres. 

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Over the past few months, we have put an incredible amount of work, passion, and crochet yarn into the planning of our FYNG gamescom show. And we are extremely excited to bring all of this to the stage for you on August 20 at 5 PM. Keep your fingers crossed for us and most importantly: Join us live! We look forward to seeing you. 

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Dune: Awakening slips to 53% positive reviews on Steam, mainly one area is to blame

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

The survival game Dune: Awakening has slipped to only balanced ratings on Steam. Players cite primarily one reason for this in their reviews.

How is Dune: Awakening doing? After the initial hype for the survival game has faded, the ratings for Dune: Awakening on Steam have dropped. While the game has a 73% rating overall, currently only 53% of players give a positive review on Steam.

A clearer picture emerges when comparing reviews from the first week to those from the last week. Dune: Awakening started with 87% positive reviews and is now down to just 50% in the current week. Players explain in their reviews why the survival MMO has worsened over time.

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A disappointing endgame

What happens in the endgame of Dune: Awakening? The endgame of the survival MMO was supposed to consist of two aspects, as the developers stated before release.

  • The Landsraad system, where players are to undertake tasks for their faction to decide on a change of rules on their server within a political system.
  • The Deep Desert, once planned as almost purely a PvP area, offers players the best resources while also risking attacks from hostile players.

While the Landsraad system was discarded as little exciting endgame by many shortly after its inception, all players had to go into the Deep Desert to gather the necessary materials for the final upgrade of their machines.

There, they were often shot down by groups or entire clans of PvP players, resulting in not only their farmed items being destroyed but also their brought aircraft. This frustrating experience has been made increasingly PvE-friendly by the developers through updates; however, many see the entire concept of the Deep Desert as an ill-conceived area that should better be replaced with a PvE-oriented endgame.

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What are the players saying? That player ratings have suffered significantly due to the endgame PvP following the initial hype and successful PvE story segment is also noted by players in recent reviews:

  • QuikMercury writes on Steam: “The Deep Desert is trash. You get two losers who have nothing better to do than farm everything by launching people into the air with rockets. It has become a pointless game.”
  • Wolfdoggie says on Steam: “A fun game, but as a ‘live service’, it cannot sustain itself right now. I enjoyed PvE, building, quests, and so on, but the stuff eventually ends with a cliffhanger. If they had focused their entire development from the start on making it a complete co-op game with a story, it might have been fantastic. But this game was designed as a PvPvE MMO for the long term, which it currently is not. […]”.
  • d4french rates the game positively on Steam, but admits: “So you’ve seen all the reviews with over 200 hours of playtime telling you not to buy this game and that the game is essentially over once you’ve built an Ornithopter. The Deep Desert is in an alpha state and lacks depth compared to the Hagga Basin. Cheating is widespread. They are right. […] Without the great people I’ve met, I probably would have also given a negative review.”
  • InfiniteAbysS finds on Steam: “It pains me to leave a negative review for this game. For hundreds of hours I enjoyed this game. The role-playing aspect of the Hagga Basin and everything leading to the Deep Desert is fantastic, in my opinion, high-level gaming. Then you reach the Deep Desert and realize that many of the people there don’t intend to play the game and collect resources to build a base. The only reason these people play this game is griefing. They roam in kill squads now referred to as ‘murder vagrants’. […] These people will kill the game.”
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“She was perfect in season 1 and is for season 2 as well”: Fans celebrate an actress from One Piece because she gives everything for her role

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

In 2026, the 2nd season of the Netflix series of One Piece starts. In the live-action series of the anime, many characters appear that we have already seen in season 1. However, one has changed so much that he is suddenly unrecognizable to some fans.

Which actor is it and what happened to him? Ilia Isorelýs Paulino is the actress playing Alvida in the live-action series of One Piece. Together with her iron club, the antagonist appears already in the first episode of season 1 of the Netflix series. She is part of the introduction story when Ruffy meets Corby, who was held as a slave on Alvida’s ship at that time.

In season 2, Alvida returns and joins Buggy for an alliance. Their shared hatred for Monkey D. Ruffy, which is built up in the first season, connects them. However, when you watch the upcoming episodes, you may notice that the actress playing Alvida has lost some weight.

On her Instagram profile, it can be seen that she has been reducing her weight for the past few months. With the physical change, she will also appear in season 2. The weight loss is related to her role.

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Alvida and her actress lose several kilos

Why has she lost so much weight? In the anime, Alvida eats the Alabasta fruit after her defeat against Ruffy. This makes her skin so smooth that physical attacks bounce off her. Her appearance also changes drastically, and she loses a lot of weight.

To do justice to her role, Paulino has also lost a lot of weight. On Reddit, a fan shows how her appearance has aligned with her role:

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What do fans think about it? In the comments on Reddit, many fans are excited that the actress is giving her all for her role. The top commenter writes that Paulino did a great job. 

Many users are also reminded of Christian Bale and his roles. For The Machinist, Bale had to lose nearly 30 kilograms, according to GQ, just one year later he had to gain drastic weight again for his role in Batman – especially muscle mass.

Others write:

  • daekle: “A quick Google search reveals that she was just a slightly fuller woman and decided to lose weight after season 1. Hats off to her, she was perfect in season 1 and looks perfect in season 2 as well.”
  • Lonehoof: “An incredible motivator to lose weight and maintain a routine. Also an incredible success story. Honestly, hats off to her.”

There are also some viewers who thought that Alvida’s weight in season 1 was due to a suit. However, some fans point out that Paulino did not wear a suit, as can be seen on social media.

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In the first trailer for season 2, there were many hidden details to see that fans can look forward to. The trailer even confirmed a third season. What the community thinks about it, you can read here: Fans Celebrate: The trailer for season 2 of One Piece on Netflix “is full of details” – and by the way confirms season 3

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Hobby technician creates a daring construction to prevent the cables of his RTX 5090 from melting

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Nvidia’s current RTX 5000 generation is under scrutiny as power cables are burning or otherwise suffering significant damage. One user has developed a bold construction to prevent this. However, his method is not necessarily space-saving.

According to an article on TomsHardware, it is reported that the tinkerer has developed special countermeasures for Nvidia’s RTX 5090 due to the risk of the new 16-pin connectors melting or overheating.

His measures include so-called “Cabling-Spaghetti” solutions: The power supply is ensured by parallel distribution across as many lines and flexible cable paths as possible, so that the load is distributed more evenly. This aims to minimize the risk of local overheating.

To this day, players complain about problematic cables

Is the problem still present? The RTX 5090 (and other RTX 5000 models) use new power connectors, particularly the 12V-2×6 connector, which can transmit high power (up to 600 watts).

Even though this connector was explicitly introduced to improve upon its predecessor (12VHPWR, which was notorious for melting), users and testers continue to report cases of burned or even melted connectors.

Nvidia has already stated, that the problems are mainly caused by users:

  • Connectors and cables not fully locked in place, which increases resistance and leads to heat generation.
  • Use of third-party adapters or cables that may not fit the standard precisely or may provide poorer contacts due to manufacturing defects.
  • Excessive bends or installation stress in the case that affects the connectors.
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A Jedi has just demonstrated the foolproof method for surviving Order 66 that no one else has used in Star Wars

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

In the third movie of Star Wars, Order 66 takes place, the major action against the Jedi, where their order was meant to be exterminated. Only a few survived this event, including a character who had extraordinary abilities.

What was Order 66? This is an emergency command issued by Chancellor Palpatine to his clone troopers. It states that all Jedi must be killed immediately. The reason given was the supposed betrayal by the Jedi. This is of course just a pretext by Palpatine to eliminate the most powerful enemy of the Sith once and for all.

As seen in Episode 3, many Jedi fell victim to this nefarious plan. Only a few survived the massacre, including one who is briefly seen in Episode 1. Among those who managed to escape was a Jedi named Grandea. She evaded certain death during Order 66 and even managed to survive later pursuits by the Empire’s Inquisition.

She was aided by an old trick, which she mastered as well as very few other Jedi.

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Master of Manipulation

How did Grandea survive? The Jedi was very talented when it came to using the mind trick. Grandea was fascinated by what could be done with it. After all, individuals could be wonderfully manipulated.

Others in the Jedi Order considered the mind trick to be unworthy and preferred to fight with a lightsaber – which made for epic scenes in the films. In contrast, Grandea studied the old technique of the mind trick and applied it successfully at the right moment.

When she was found by clone troopers who wanted to kill her, Grandea convinced the soldiers only with the power of her thoughts that she did not belong to the Jedi. While this may not have been honorable in the eyes of the Order, numerous other Jedi died while confronting the enemy with a lightsaber in hand.

What happened to Grandea next? The escape was successful. Grandea listened to the Force and realized that her life as a Jedi could not continue like this. She abandoned this calling, destroyed her lightsaber and her robe, and withdrew.

Later, the Empire’s Inquisition hunted down the surviving Jedi. The mind trick helped Grandea remain hidden. She could convince beings that she had not been at a location. This made her almost invisible.

However, Grandea then came close to death. Two of the most powerful Inquisitors found her. A fight ensued in which Grandea was even hit. However, through the mind trick, she managed to convince both opponents of her death. They then left her alone.

The Inquisitors returned to Darth Vader and reported the Jedi’s death. Vader was rightly skeptical, but in the end, the search was called off.

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In the comic “Legacy of Vader #7”, which has just been released, much of this story (and more) is revealed. Grandea is depicted in the comic as an old woman who meets Kylo Ren in a tavern and reads his thoughts. This talent ensured her survival, even though it may not seem as spectacular as a lightsaber battle. On MeinMMO, you will find more powerful members of the Order: 10 powerful Jedi from Star Wars who could even make Darth Vader tremble

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The new missions of Star Citizen bring horror to the universe, reminiscent of the sci-fi classic Event Horizon

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The Alpha of Star Citizen has received a new content update with 4.3. The main highlight is the missions revolving around the supposedly abandoned Onyx facilities.

What are these missions? From Arken Mallor, a new contractor from the Hockrow Agency, you will receive the task to visit one of the approximately 100 abandoned Onyx research stations. In the decayed facilities abandoned by the ASD, you are to recover data, solve puzzles, and uncover their secrets.

The unsurprising problem: These abandoned facilities are not as deserted and harmless as they should be.

Dark corridors, somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the universe? Signs of battles and corpses everywhere? You can almost feel that something dangerous lurks in the shadows. The trailer for the new update radiates strong sci-fi horror vibes and reminds one of games like Dead Space or classic films like Event Horizon from 1997. But see for yourself:

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Note that with Alpha 4.3, only 4 new mission paths for the facilities have been released, allowing you to explore the first two wings. The third and final wing is set to open with Alpha 4.3.1 in September.

Love for Ladders

What else does the update bring?

  • In line with the new exploration missions, the developers have adjusted the distribution of missions to better spread players across the locations. Additionally, the reward requirements for the Wikelo have been adjusted.
  • The maximum cargo capacity for freight has been increased to 5,000 SCU at landing zones and space stations.
  • In character creation, you now have access to 3 new hairstyles.
  • Comprehensive balancing adjustments have been made for the light combat ships.
  • With the Laser Sniper Rifle “Zenith”, there is a new weapon that promises raw penetrative power and high precision. It charges automatically and features the first optics with an integrated loading and heat sensor. The weapon’s downsides are noise and it heats up quickly.
  • In addition, a new stealth armor is introduced into the game.
  • Dynamic snowfall has been introduced in selected snowy regions, utilizing the same environmental systems as dynamic rain.
  • You now have more movement options on ladders. You can look around, lean sideways, or enter or exit the ladder in the middle. Additionally, collisions are now accounted for, such as with other characters on the ladder or falling debris.
  • The new Launcher 2.0 has been finalized and implemented.

You can find the official patch notes with all the new features on robertsspaceindustries.com.

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What do you think of the new update? The previous update 4.2 also brought a new activity focused on an abandoned facility. There you encountered a giant sandworm. You can find out more in this report: Players of Star Citizen now have to deal with storms, radiation, and a giant worm

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Pokémon GO: How to catch Endynalos – This is how it works in the event ‘Darkness’

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO appears Endynalos in the event Darkness. How can you catch it? Let’s take a look!

What is Endynalos? Endynalos is a gigantic Dragon and Poison-type Pokémon from outer space, which will become one of the absolute most powerful monsters in Pokémon GO. Additionally, it has an exciting adventure effect.

It comes from the games Sword and Shield, is the archenemy of Zacian and Zamazenta, and is also partly responsible for the Dynamax phenomenon.

In line with this, it gets a pretty big introduction to Pokémon GO during this week with the event combination of Darkness and Dyna-Finale over the weekend. You can read all the information about both events here.

But how do you catch Endynalos?

First trainers have already caught it: Those who were at the World Championships in Anaheim were able to catch Endynalos using a limited-time research (via Reddit). All others will need to earn it over the week through the new GO Pass: Dyna-Finale. We summarize more about it here.

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How do I catch Endynalos in Pokémon GO?

This is how you get the GO Pass: The GO Pass: Dyna-Finale will be unlocked on Monday, August 18 at 10:00 AM. It is active until August 24 at 9:00 PM local time.

In this pass, you earn points by completing tasks, allowing you to level up. We are familiar with this from previous GO passes. Until Friday, there is a daily limit on the points you can earn. On Saturday and Sunday during the Dyna-Finale, there is no upper limit.

What do the tasks look like? Currently, it seems that the tasks mainly involve completing raids and Dyna battles. Trainers who already have the pass are posting about this on Reddit.

At what level is Endynalos? Endynalos apparently appears as a reward at level 60. So you need to gather quite a few points and shouldn’t miss the opportunity.

How do I improve Endynalos? As usual, you improve Endynalos with candies, but the upgrades will be significantly candy-intensive compared to what you’re used to. To get Endynalos to level 40, you currently have to expect to need 8,900 candies if you catch it at level 15 (as pointed out by a trainer on Reddit). However, the jump to level 50 is hefty, requiring another 8,900 XL candies.

However, you also receive many candies in the pass (via Reddit), say some who can already play with the pass. In the paid version of the pass, there’s reportedly even more. Nevertheless, these are overall high demands. It remains to be seen how many candies you will get from Dynamax battles when you fight against Dynamax-Endynalos next weekend.

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We will keep you updated on this! Will you go hunting for Endynalos? How do you want to approach the Pokémon and the pass? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to know what else is happening this month: Here you can find all events in Pokémon GO in August 2025.

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Paladins in WoW cried so loudly that they now receive a buff

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Sometimes it helps to be particularly sulky – at least in World of Warcraft. Paladins are getting a buff.

The new season of World of Warcraft has just gone live, but Blizzard is quickly working on balance improvements. Especially Retribution Paladins need a little boost, but Mages and Warriors have also lagged behind a bit. Therefore, there is now a first wave of buffs intended to ensure better game balance. The amusing part was that it now looks to the community as if they have reacted to the “whining”.

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What will be changed? On the upcoming Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the following changes will go live along with the start of the second actual week of Season 3:

Mages

  • Fire
    • All damage is increased by 4%.
    • The damage of Firestrike is increased by 8%.

Paladin

  • Retribution
    • All damage is increased by 5%. Does not apply in PvP.

Warlock

  • Affliction
    • All damage is reduced by 3%. Does not apply in PvP.

Warrior

  • Arms
    • All damage is increased by 8%. Does not apply in PvP.

In addition, there are a number of smaller adjustments that are only active in PvP. If you are interested in these details, you can read about them in the official WoW forum.

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What is meant by “whining”? A few days ago, the World of Warcraft community collectively mocked the Paladin Discord server. Every class in WoW has its own Discord server with experts, which many use as a point of contact to get tips from professionals, learn the class, or simply share knowledge. After the launch of Patch 11.2 “Ghosts of K’aresh”, however, the moderators of the Paladin Discord were so sulky that they immediately closed various channels on the server as a “protest” against the current state of Paladins.

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A protest that – at least you might assume – has now paid off, because the buff followed just a few days later. Even if it is probably much more likely that Blizzard is primarily reacting to the internal data and not to the “whining” of some Discord moderators.
The buff should help significantly in the new raid Manaforging Omega. It is worth it anyway, because the raid alone is probably worth the subscription.

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YouTuber gives himself electric shocks to get better at shooters

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A YouTuber has created a “neuromuscular aimbot” and shocks himself with electricity so his muscles aim for him in shooters without his control.

Who is it about? The YouTuber “Basically Homeless” is known for building crazy PC setups. He has garnered much attention for playing shooters like Counter-Strike or Rainbow: Six Siege with extraordinary things like a steering wheel and pedals, a “Wii Fit” board, or bongo drums (via YouTube).

Additionally, he often builds special systems: In 2021 the YouTuber converted a refrigerator into a gaming PC before transforming a toilet into a gaming PC in August 2022.

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What is the YouTuber’s new project? In his new video, Basically Homeless has set out to create a “neuromuscular aimbot.”

The YouTuber’s goal was to use an EMS device to electrically shock the muscles in his arm for precise contraction, allowing him to flick to a target faster than he normally could.

He installed a program on his gaming PC that scans the pixels on the screen for human forms. Upon detecting an object, it determines the distance to the centralized crosshair and shocks the muscle to move his arm accordingly.

He later tested his “neuromuscular aimbot” in Counter-Strike 2, facing real opponents to see if he could actually win a gunfight against real players.

You can watch the YouTuber’s video here:

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What are the results of the experiment? In the first rounds, Basically Homeless struggled to calibrate the enemy detection of the program he was using. Sometimes the system reacted to teammates and shocked him instead.

As the system improved, he was able to secure some kills. He wasn’t suddenly playing inhumanly well, but it was evident that he was reacting faster than usual. At one point, he only noticed an opponent because his setup reacted to him. He then slightly modified the experiment and shocked the muscle responsible for lowering his index finger, causing him to shoot automatically with the electric shock.

The YouTuber achieved the best results when using the AWP. He reacted quickly and precisely due to the targeted muscle contraction, easily taking down opponents that appeared in his line of sight. Basically Homeless then stated, “It was really like I was better than I actually was. […] It worked, it worked well. That feels crazy.”

Three years ago, we reported on MeinMMO about how the YouTuber prepared a Thanksgiving meal using a gaming PC. You can read about how exactly he did that and whether the result was actually edible here: A YouTuber cooks a feast with his gaming PC, serving turkey and sides

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The new battle system in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is so different that some initial testers are overwhelmed at first

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon Legends: Z-A made its first big public appearance at the Pokémon World Championships 2025. Players were able to test the new battle system in a demo and report how they perceived the innovations.

What’s new in Pokémon Legends Z-A? Unlike the main series of Pokémon games, the battle system does not take place in rigid turns. Instead, you run around dynamically with your monsters and use attacks as soon as your timer runs out and they are ready to go again.

There are four attacks that trainers can select for quick access. The attacks have an area of effect and a range. This introduces a tactical component to the game. Players must decide when and from where to use their attacks.

In a live demo, the first players were able to test the new battle system. Several publications report how they experienced the more dynamic battles.

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A presents a new story trailer for Switch

Pokémon Legends Z-A overwhelms first players

How is the new feature received? Nintendo Life has gathered several voices from other publications reporting on their experiences. Many testers like those from Polygon and Serebii had positive experiences with the new battle system.

They write that it is still too early to draw a final conclusion. However, the battle was so much fun that they would have liked to have more fights than those available in the demo.

In a YouTube video from Nintendo Life, you can check out the demo:

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Other testers like The Verge were somewhat overwhelmed by the innovation. Editor Kallie Plagge is used to the formula of the main games and was so overwhelmed that she panic sent her Caterpie into battle against a Pidgeotto. 

Your Pokémon was said to have been knocked out in one hit, as flying types are effective against bug monsters. She writes:

This is a big departure from nearly 30 years of Pokémon games. I’m used to viewing Pokémon like a chess game, slow and several steps ahead. In Z-A, I had to think about the same type combinations, stats, and everything else, but quickly and spontaneously. It took me some time to get used to it.

VGC agrees with this point. The tester writes that players and Pokémon take damage if they are in an opponent’s attack. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can easily achieve “repeated failures”.

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The day and night play out differently in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. At night, battles break out, turning the city into a lawless place. You can read what that looks like in the following article: “Like Team Rocket”: In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you will become the punk who attacks others from the shadows at night.

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Crimson Desert shows new gameplay, despite the delay it makes players eager for more, yet a certain type of player still misses out

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The ambitious action role-playing game Crimson Desert will no longer be released in 2025. To bridge the waiting time, the developers have released new gameplay that makes you want more, but above all overlooks a certain type of player.

What is missing in the gameplay? In a new video on YouTube, previously unreleased gameplay of Crimson Desert was shown. However, the focus, as with previously shown material, was solely on the single-player experience. As a result, fans who have long been waiting for the first material on multiplayer are left empty-handed once again.

Crimson Desert was originally announced as an MMORPG. However, the development has now shifted to a single-player RPG with multiplayer elements that are said to resemble an MMO. The goal is to create a kind of “own genre” that aims to combine the best of both worlds.

After a second delay from the end of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, without a specific new release date, new gameplay material has now been released. While the video does whet the appetite for more, this multiplayer aspect is still overlooked. Nevertheless, the video shows some exciting things and can impress with some previously unseen aspects.

If you haven’t gotten an impression of Crimson Desert yet, you can see the graphics and the world here that are supposed to captivate you:

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Crimson Desert: Trailer shows powerful graphics engine of the open-world RPG

What kind of gameplay is shown? The nearly 13-minute gameplay video delves deeper into the combat system but also shows impressions of exploration and traversing the open world, following along a quest. In this, you follow the protagonist Kliff, who reclaims a besieged city, helps a colleague, and protects the local ruler.

A new boss battle is also shown, as well as various ways you can navigate through the world, such as grappling hooks or gliders. Previously unseen combat maneuvers make their appearance, like the “Axiom Force” maneuver that allows you to come crashing down from gliding and create a shockwave. Additionally, it is shown how you can call allied artillery to you with the ability “Artillery Whistling Arrows” and deal devastating damage.

You can see the full 13 minutes of gameplay here:

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How does the gameplay resonate with the community? In the comments under the YouTube video, many fans praise the graphics, sound design, and soundtrack. Many fans among the users also appreciate the shown interactions of NPCs with each other.

Some viewers make a joke about how long they have been waiting for the game. Others note that the delay and the waiting time will hopefully be worth it:

  • @alimurtaza9141 writes: “This delay better be worth it; I have really high hopes for this game.”
  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit jokes: “Such hype. It has been 84 years”
  • @darrengee6076 praises: “Graphics, animations, voice acting, atmosphere, gameplay – so far so good.”
  • @360Fov celebrates: “The background music and sound design are absolutely top-notch. They build so much tension and sound fantastic.”
  • @SDGameReviews notes: “This game focuses on pure action instead of trying to be just another soulslike, and I like that.”
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So you’ll have to wait a bit longer for the multiplayer aspects of the game. A new, specific release date is still pending. Crimson Desert will also be present at gamescom 2025 with a playable demo, so you can get your own first impression there. Another gameplay aspect draws parallels to a popular series: Crimson Desert shows further parallels to Game of Thrones, allowing you to ride dragons in Targaryen style

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“I almost shouted at my monitor”: A quest line in WoW causes frustration, as it is about saving bees

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Recently, the last major update for World of Warcraft: The War Within was launched. A quest line is a thorn in the side of many players and it is about an important species: bees.

What kind of quest is it? Patch 11.2 brought the final part of the main story of The War Within into the game. The world quest “Ecological Conservation” is part of it. During this quest line, there is a series of 19 quests dealing with bees. If you count the tasks needed to even start the quest line, you get a total of 25.

It wouldn’t be so bad if the tasks were fun. However, this is where many players currently face a problem. The bee quests only offer the repetition of the same stupid routines.

The Reddit user Gaatti sums it up well: “Get honey, stun bees, collect bees, stun bees again, get more honey, stun bees again, take pictures of the bees, collect bees again because we’re moving, and you know what? Get more honey, stun bees again …”

All of this repeats multiple times, causing boredom on one hand and frustration on the other. Even MeinMMO demon Cortyn has noticed the quest negatively, but sees other problems with the update.

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World of Warcraft: The War Within – Cinematic Trailer

Bees must be protected, but …

What does the community think? The Reddit user concludes his complaint with the statement: “In the end, I just wanted to kill the bees and burn down the eco-dome.”

He is not alone in his opinion. In the comments under his Reddit post, other players gather to vent their anger:

  • Exodor72 writes: “And it just goes on and on. Several times I thought I was done, and then I got another task.”
  • “The bee quest line almost drove me crazy yesterday. The day was already bad due to some negative personal messages, but this quest line … oh man, flawed, tedious, and boring,” says EXB2019.
  • “I usually don’t get too annoyed about quests, but at the point where you have to bring the bees back to the hive and the ‘hive’ is just a pile of barely visible bees on the ground, I almost yelled at my monitor,” shares rda1991.
  • “I love bees. I’ve always dreamed of having a beekeeping business after my retirement. This quest line has made me want to burn every hive I ever see again,” says Bishopkilljoy.

The quests seem to cost the world some potential beekeepers, judging by the mood in the comments.

Must the quest line be completed? No, it is optional but unlocks a weekly quest. In it, you receive a key for a chest that gives rewards deep within. If you want to have this, you have to deal with the bees one way or another.

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The rest of the world quest “Ecological Conservation” can be viewed on wowhead.com. The table shows that there will be a total of 102 quests – a considerable number.

Some users on Reddit fear that these additional tasks could be just as boring as those with the bees. What do you think about it? Feel free to tell us in the comments. MeinMMO demon Cortyn has a lot to criticize, but has praise left: Even the new raid is so good that it is worth a subscription in World of Warcraft

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The developer of Baldur’s Gate 3 wants to briefly try out Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is fully convinced of one thing

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is definitely one of the surprise hits of this year. A developer from Baldur’s Gate 3 agrees, having initially intended to only try the game once.

What does the developer say about the game? In a stream on X.com, Greg Lidstone, who served as the animation lead on Baldur’s Gate 3, was asked whether any of the recent games he played had particularly good animations or motion capture. He replied without thinking long: “Expedition 33”.

I just started playing it. One weekend, my wife and daughter were out to see Billie Eilish, so I had the apartment pretty much to myself. I borrowed it from someone to play the beginning, and I practically played through it and thought: ‘This is really great.’ Now it’s on my list of things I have to make time for to actually play through it.

He also celebrates that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game that knows 100% what it is and simply relies on that. It’s beautifully crafted.

With his opinion, he is far from alone, as the game has captivated numerous players, critics, and developers since its release.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere

For many, the absolute highlight of 2025

What makes Clair Obscur so special? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based role-playing game with real-time elements and the debut work of the studio Sandfall Interactive. The game has been so well received that even the developers themselves were surprised, and it is considered one of the best games of all time.

On Metacritic, the game receives a score of 9.7 / 10 from 19,074 user ratings (as of August 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM). It has already sold over 2 million copies within 12 days and reached 3.3 million sales after exactly 33 days.

The soundtrack has also enchanted so many people, that it broke several records. In addition to developers from Baldur’s Gate 3, for example, the creators of Witcher 3 and Death Stranding have praised the work. The father of first-person shooters, John Romero, even goes so far as to say that games like Clair Obscur are the future.

In our review, Clair Obscur also convinced us on multiple levels and climbed up our list for our highlights of this year. Many players also “mourn” their gaming experience and are convinced that they will never find anything like this again.

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Many skeptical players have also been convinced by Clair Obscur so far. Despite turn-based battles not being for everyone, many people find their way into the game. The deep, compelling story even manages to change the minds of story skeptics: Clair Obscur is so good that it excites even story skeptics and players who dislike turn-based combat: “I want more games like this”

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YouTuber discovers a devastating bug in Battlefield 6, explains how you can easily avoid it

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, interested players can check out the beta of Battlefield 6. It is understandable that there are some bugs in a test phase. However, one game bug is currently causing you to not hit your target properly. A player on YouTube shows how you can work around this.

What kind of bug is this? In shooters, there is a mechanic that prevents you from shooting exactly where your crosshair aims. This makes it random whether you hit your target directly, depending on how strongly this mechanic is implemented. This creates a sense of realism and helps with balancing.

The YouTuber TheXclusiveAce has discovered that there is currently a bug in Battlefield 6 that triggers this mechanic to an excessive degree. He noticed in a video of a well-known streamer that he doesn’t hit with a precise weapon because it spreads too much:

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What triggers it? According to the YouTuber, the bug can occur when you slide on the ground and this animation is interrupted, for example by jumping or sliding against another object. This could be a rock, a tree, or other uneven terrain. 

Even after the animation, the game thinks you are still in the slide movement and adjusts your spread behavior accordingly – to your disadvantage.

If you have never paid attention to it, it might even be that you haven’t noticed the bug at all. But the YouTuber directly provides a trick to get rid of this annoying bug.

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How to fix the shooting bug in Battlefield 6

How do I get rid of the bug? To regain normal shooting behavior, you need to slide again – but this time you have to ensure that you completely execute the sliding animation.

Afterwards, you should briefly check whether the trick worked. Normally, your shooting behavior should stabilize again and you can continue enjoying the second beta of Battlefield 6.

Since the bug has already been noticed in the beta, there is a good chance that the error will not appear in the final version of the game.

So that you can get the most out of Battlefield 6 even beyond your shooting behavior, you can modify your weapons. MeinMMO has compiled a list for you where you can find the most important attachments and best weapons in the beta: Battlefield 6: Best weapons and their most important attachments in the beta

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Bill Gates stated two years ago that ChatGPT-5 will not be a revolution

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The latest version of ChatGPT has recently been released. However, the AI model from OpenAI is currently causing disillusionment in the tech world. Bill Gates already expressed concerns some time ago.

What problem does ChatGPT-5 have now? OpenAI has presented the latest version of their popular AI ChatGPT, disappointing many high expectations. Fans of AI models were hoping for a significant leap forward, especially compared to previous versions.

Accordingly, hype built up in the community, which was further fueled by OpenAI. In advance, CEO Sam Altman stated that version 5 is as intelligent as a PhD holder (via cnn.com).

However, the big disappointment has now set in: ChatGPT-5 is fundamentally an evolution, but the leap forward is not as significant as hoped. Moreover, glitches and outages are causing frustration. On Reddit, many comments from users who had high expectations can be found, now drawing a bitter conclusion. The user danganffan11037 summarizes it as follows:

“Short answers that are insufficient, more annoying AI-driven voice output, less ‘personality,’ and significantly fewer prompts, with Plus users hitting their limits within an hour… and we do not have the option to simply use other models.”

A man predicted about two years ago that the next generation of AI would not make significant progress: Bill Gates.

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Even AI reaches limits

What did Bill Gates say? The entrepreneur is involved with artificial intelligence and sees a chance for humanity, especially when it comes to learning new things. In practice, AI is already supposed to be used in education in China.

However, he is observing developments in the scene and came to an assessment two years ago that is now proving to be accurate. In a conversation with Handelsblatt in October 2023, he expressed his concerns.

“We have reached a plateau,” Gates said at the time, while discussing OpenAI’s next AI model. According to the entrepreneur, a limit has already been reached that cannot be surpassed quickly. The next version would only be slightly better than the old one.

In general, he believes in the potential of AI. New research approaches need to be found to study AI better. This way, it could become more reliable and understandable, and a better tool.

“In the next decade, we will understand very precisely what is happening in AI,” says Gates.

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The entrepreneur’s assessment regarding ChatGPT-5 seems to have come true. It remains to be seen whether OpenAI will soon improve the new version and elevate it to the expected level. What are your thoughts on this topic? Have you already tested ChatGPT-5? Feel free to let us know in the comments. The AI is currently trying out a very specific discipline: ChatGPT has been playing Pokémon on the GameBoy for a week and could soon make history

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The new raid is so good that it’s worth a subscription in World of Warcraft

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World of Warcraft is not perfect, but the latest raid comes very close. It has been a long time since we had so much fun.

Anyone who has been following the coverage on MeinMMO regarding the new patch in World of Warcraft in recent days will have noticed that I am not happy with everything. Especially the area K’aresh does not appeal to me and has several problems. However, that does not mean that the patch as a whole is bad or not fun – on the contrary. Because the new raid “Manaforge Omega” could be the best raid in the history of World of Warcraft and the Shadow Priest is really great again.

Although we went in “blind” on the first night, meaning without reading boss guides beforehand, we had an extremely fun time and laughed a lot.

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WoW Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh – The Threat of Dimensius

Dimensius – The Best Boss in the History of MMO Bosses

I have really thought for a long time about when I had as much fun with a boss fight in World of Warcraft as the fight against Dimensius. Every single phase is cool, full of action, and so epically staged like never before in the history of Blizzard’s MMORPG. Therefore, a brief overview of the phases:

  • In Phase 1, you fight on the large platform where Dimensius was summoned. Almost all mechanics are about preventing being swallowed by the Void Lord. You have to resist its pull and fish allies out of the sky who are helplessly floating toward the All-Devourer.
  • In Phase 2, you fight in the cosmos and fly from platform to platform to defeat lesser Void Lords that Dimensius has already swallowed. You not only avoid shattering planets but also world-destroying death lasers that can roast you even on your flying mount. You do not fight Dimensius directly here but try to circle around him – which is not that easy given his sheer size.
  • In Phase 3, the final phase, it is a classic race against time. Because on the final platform, the space gets smaller and smaller while Xal’atath, Alleria, and the Spacewalker desperately try to stop the annihilation by Dimensius.

Another highlight is the music that plays during this. It cannot be praised enough, as the choir in the background constantly calls out the name of Dimensius, contributing immensely to the atmosphere. It is worth turning on the music in the game here – even if many usually turn it off.

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At first, I was worried that the effects in the raid might be too much “Purple on Purple” making them hard to distinguish. But that was not the case. All mechanics are well readable and once you have died to them once, you inevitably understand them.

Raiding – From Tradition to Highlight

Raiding is often just a “necessary evil” or a tradition that I follow. Nothing that is my highlight of the day but just a habit and a reason to do something with the guild. However, in this season, the raid Manaforge Omega is what I look forward to the most. I am really eager to tackle the raid soon on heroic difficulty and sink my teeth into the bosses.

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I found the two previous raids, namely the Liberation of Lor’themar and the Palace of the Nerub’ar, to be solid, but Manaforge Omega takes it to a whole new level. Every single boss was fun and in most cases, there were even quite fresh mechanics or at least a mix that you haven’t seen before.

If you’re not sure whether to try WoW again and you have a potential raid group you can join – do it. I can’t imagine there will be another time when this raid feels as wonderful as it does right now.
After all, the community shares this opinion as well – many think that Dimensius is the coolest boss fight of all time.

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A zombie game on Steam will offer a huge map with up to 5,000 players, half the size of the entire Saarland

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A new zombie game on Steam promises a gigantic open world with up to 5,000 players per server. And that on an area covering half of Saarland.

Which game is being talked about? This refers to CrisisX, a new survival game from developer HK Hero based in Hong Kong. The game was announced on August 15 with a gameplay trailer.

You can watch the trailer for the game here:

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CrisisX: Offizieller Trailer zum riesigen Zombie-Spiel auf Steam

Huge open world with up to 5,000 players

The developers promise big: CrisisX is set to become an MMO where you – similar to DayZ – survive the zombie apocalypse (though they are called “mutants” here). The open world and the number of players per server are significantly larger than fans of DayZ are used to.

  • The game world of CrisisX is said to be 1,200 km² large. For comparison: The Badlands from DayZ, the largest map of the game so far, cover “only” 267 km². 
  • The open world of the zombie game has about half the area of the entire Saarland, which is around 2,570 km² large.
  • Up to 5,000 players are supposed to fit on a server in CrisisX. In DayZ, the limit is currently 60 players.

The game world is expected to be divided into 12 biomes, ranging “from deserts to forests to icy mountains”. You hunt animals and gather resources to survive and build your own base. This also offers you some protection from the mutants.

Roaming “Titan mutants” are much larger and more dangerous than the rest. One of them is already visible in the trailer. They are said to require a coordinated team with strong weapons. Additionally, mutants are supposed to move in hordes. More information about the game is expected at the gamescom 2025.

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Are you attending gamescom this year? Then a summary might not hurt. With so many exhibitors and games, it is easy to lose track. Everything important has been summarized for you by MeinMMO here: gamescom 2025: All information on tickets, dates, and games

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If you are fans of Solo Leveling, then we have good and bad news for you 

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The 3rd season of the anime for Solo Leveling is still awaited. Fans can occupy themselves with the world of hunters in the meantime. However, there is good news and bad news. Which news do you want to hear first? The bad one? Okay, then here comes the shock!

What is the bad news? Solo Leveling continued after the events surrounding protagonist Sung Jin-woo as Solo Leveling Ragnarok. Here, readers were able to experience the story of his son Sung Su-ho. But as the author of the original web novel announced, the story is now over.

On the Korean web novel site Kakao, there is a message dated July 23, 2025, stating that Solo Leveling Ragnarok officially ends:

Hello, this is Papyrus. Author Daul’s “Solo Level Up: Ragnarok” has concluded with chapter 375. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the readers who have followed “Solo Level Up: Ragnarok” so far. Thank you very much.

Accordingly, the original, on which the Manhwa and the anime are based, will not continue. But that is no reason to be sad, as we still have the good news up our sleeves. Do you remember?

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New action game based on the hit anime Solo Leveling reminiscent of Hades

Fans of Solo Leveling still have new content

What is the good news? The Manhwa for Solo Leveling Ragnarok is entering the next round! After a 4-month break, the new season of the Manhwa starts and tells new stories with Sung Su-ho (to be seen on Kakao Page).

So while the web novel ends, the Manhwa still continues.

What is the difference? To clarify: The web novel is what the story of Solo Leveling is based on and is structured like a book. From this, a Manhwa, the Korean equivalent of manga, developed. From the Manhwa, the anime was then produced.

There are several differences between the web novel and the Manhwa:

  • The Manhwa mixes up the order of arcs and introduces antagonists as well as allies at different points in the story.
  • There are exclusive contents in the Manhwa.
  • The side characters have somewhat different backgrounds, for example, the reptilian humanoid Ammut.
  • In the Manhwa, the narrative is more action-oriented and focuses more on the visual representation of fights and dynamic scenes.

Additionally, the Manhwa and the web novel have different authors. Chugong was responsible for the web novel of Solo Leveling, while Daul took over the sequel. The Manhwas were each adapted by Studio REDICE, albeit with different lead illustrators.

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There is still little information known about the 3rd season of Solo Leveling. However, through hints from some producers, we can piece together how things stand with the continuation of the anime. You can find all important information here: Solo Leveling Season 3: Release, Streaming and Leaks overview

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Real tech priests build a functioning Servo-Skull from Warhammer 40,000, explaining how it works

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Some people have built a working Servo-Skull from Warhammer 40,000 and proved themselves to be real Tech-Priests.

Who are these Tech-Priests? They roam around the YouTube channel “The Thought Emporium”, which has about 2.12 million subscribers. There are numerous videos where the channel operators conduct crazy scientific experiments. 

In a new video, “The Thought Emporium” recreates a working Servo-Skull from Warhammer 40,000. It not only looks accurate but can also receive commands and even levitate.

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With a few tricks to the floating secretary skull

How does this Servo-Skull work? Since some technologies from Warhammer 40,000 do not exist in the real world (at least not yet), the team had to trick a bit with some aspects – for example, to make the Servo-Skull float. 

In the lore, Servo-Skulls used an anti-gravity motor to float. However, the Tech-Priests of “The Thought Emporium” use an electromagnetic coil combined with a magnet and a sensor. 

The sensor is there to measure the distance between the magnet and the coil. It ensures that the magnet is neither too close nor too far away. This way, it remains at just the right distance from the coil, making it appear as if the Servo-Skull is floating by itself.

To make the Servo-Skull talk, it was equipped with a speaker. With a text-to-speech program and a microphone, one can also give it specific instructions, just like a personal assistant. An LLM (Large Language Model) like ChatGPT is not used here: In the Imperium of Man from Warhammer 40,000, AI is strictly prohibited.

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What is a Servo-Skull anyway? Like almost everything in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, their story is really dark: Servo-Skulls are drone-like devices made from human skulls. In life, these mostly belonged to pious servants of the Imperium. As Servo-Skulls, they may still serve the God-Emperor even after their death. 

The skulls are created by Tech-Priests and powered by a machine spirit. The Imperium uses Servo-Skulls for many different purposes: as messengers, scouts, or bodyguards. Some even serve simply as floating candle holders.

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Rumi, Zoey or Mira – Who is the strongest fighter in KPop Demon Hunters?

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The K-Pop band HUNTR/X from the movie KPop Demon Hunters consists of three members. They are not only talented singers but also fight demons. MeinMMO reveals who among the three is the strongest. 

Warning, Spoilers: For the ranking, we have taken into account the situation after the events in the movie. If you haven’t seen KPop Demon Hunters yet, you should return to this article once you have watched it. 

KPop Demon Hunters is the new hit movie on Netflix. Since its release about four weeks ago, it has been a fixture in the Top 10 of the streaming service. The animated film is celebrated, among other reasons, because K-Pop fans feel understood by it. No wonder, that it is still breaking records. 

At the center of the story is the band HUNTR/X. It consists of the girls Rumi, Zoey, and Mira. Together, they fight demons that want to harm the human world. But who actually does the most work?

MeinMMO has taken a closer look at the three girls and reveals who from the trio is the strongest. We have listed the girls in a ranking that considers several points, but is still subjective. Let us know in the comments how you would have ranked HUNTR/X!

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The trailer for ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ on Netflix shows action in the exciting animation style of Sony

The HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters in the Ranking

Rank 3: Zoey

KPop Demon Hunters Zoey
Zoey specializes in ranged combat.

Zoey’s weapons are throwing knives, which she primarily uses for ranged combat. With them, she can eliminate multiple enemies from a distance, allowing Mira and Rumi to focus on close combat. In a pinch, she can also use her throwing knives in close encounters. 

However, Zoey is the weakest member when considering only pure strength. Her strength in combat lies elsewhere: She has a good sense of rhythm and is a fast rapper, which allows her to excel in battle with speed and agility. 

Rank 2: Mira

KPop Demon Hunters Mira
Mira wields a powerful weapon.

Mira is the most talented dancer in the group and has several traits that make her a strong fighter:

  • She wields a Woldo as a weapon, a long staff with a blade at the end. This weapon is suitable for both slaughtering large numbers of demons and for defense. She single-handedly takes out an entire horde of demons in the film.
  • She is the tallest member of HUNTR/X and is portrayed in the film as very strong. She uses her height in combination with the leverage of her weapon to defeat the demons. 
  • She even protects the other members in battle to prevent them from getting hurt. She is truly a jack of all trades. 

In terms of her physical abilities, Mira would actually be ranked number 1 in this ranking. But Rumi has one thing over her.

Rank 1: Rumi

KPop Demon Hunters Rumi
Rumi is half-demon.

Rumi is not only the leader of HUNTR/X but also the strongest demon hunter in the group. Her superior strength has several reasons. After Rumi accepts her true nature, she finds peace within herself and becomes even stronger. 

Additionally, she is half-demon. She is the daughter of a human demon hunter and a demon. Therefore, she inherently possesses superhuman abilities that surpass the strength of her colleagues.

Furthermore, Rumi absorbs the soul of a powerful demon during the film. As a result, her already impressive powers increase immensely and give her an even greater reservoir of demonic energy.

KPop Demon Hunters is not the only animated film on Netflix that is suitable for adults. MeinMMO has found five more films that are definitely not for children, as they are rated 16 or 18 years and older: 5 strong animated series for adults that you can currently stream on Netflix

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