Maps and compasses are meant to help players navigate large worlds. A new open-world game on PS5 wants to take away these aids from you. The sci-fi RPG Hell is Us relies on your instincts and lets you face grotesque monsters.
What kind of game is this? Hell is Us is being developed by Rogue Factor, who previously made Mordheim: City of the Damned and Necromunda: Underhive Wars. The game is a third-person RPG that primarily focuses on melee combat.
With multiple weapons such as swords and spears, you fight against dubious creatures. They are a significant danger in the dark open world, which not only forces you to battle monsters but also to struggle with your own sense of direction.
You can find a short teaser for the demo here:
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Hell is Us – Trailer for the new open-world RPG that relies on your instincts
Trust in your instincts
How does it play in the open world? Hell is Us forgoes classic elements of an open-world game. There is no map or quest markers to show you where to go. On the Steam page the developers write that the level design and the innovative texts ensure that you can follow your instincts to explore the world.
The world-building also promises a lot. You are in a world that has plunged into catastrophe after a war. Strange humanoid monsters have appeared and cannot be defeated with modern weapons. Throughout the story, you are supposed to find out where these creatures come from. You have a drone with you that helps you.
Visually, the game showcases a mix of styles in the short trailer. You see old, war-torn cities, but also impressive buildings and ruins that could be from aliens. You look like someone who could be from the future.
Could this work? After years, many players wish for games that deviate from classic open-world mechanics. Some even try to play games like Ghost of Tsushima without a HUD. This can create a significantly immersive experience, but the level and world design must align. Wild wandering without successes can quickly lead to frustration. However, if done well, the world could feel more alive.
Is there a demo? Since August 12, 2025, there is a playable demo of the game on PS5, Xbox, and Steam. According to the trailer, you have until 28.08.2025 to play this.
Goblins actually do not pose too much of a problem in Baldur’s Gate 3 – one would think. However, a player had to painfully learn what a particularly nasty specimen does to their party. A bug is likely to blame.
What happened? In Baldur’s Gate, there are recurring bugs that concern the community. Reddit user ConfidenceKBM shared a post showing a particularly precarious situation his party faced in Baldur’s Gate 3.
In Act 1, he is at the windmill and encounters a group of goblins. In combat, one of them throws a load of smoke powder at the party. Immediately, the members take damage and die. Without exception.
It should be noted that everyone in the party had full health and the goblin only needed one action to wipe them out.
The fact that a simple goblin can cause so much damage seems strange to the user on Reddit. The community also discusses under the post how this curious situation could have arisen – and they note that others have experienced similar things.
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Eine halbe Million Leute meisterten die schwierigste Herausforderung in Baldur’s Gate 3, doch 4.600 Spieler gingen noch einen Schritt weiter
A Fatal Bug
How could this happen? The community realizes that this must be a bug. Some share that it has happened to them too. Users speculate on how it could have occurred.
It appears that the smoke powder exploded not once, but twice. The community suspects it is due to the goblins’ special ability that is bugged. It is called “Fury of the Small” and normally allows goblins to deal extra damage to enemies that are larger than they are. Specifically, 1d6 extra, and only once per fight.
Instead of adding this die, the damage in this case was doubled. What should have been 3d4+9 from the smoke powder became 6d4+18. A user speculates: “It’s clear what’s happening here: He triggers his Fury of the Small to deal an additional physical damage of 1d6… just because he throws a bomb, the damage is doubled. Very nasty and definitely a bug.”
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Other users sympathize with the victim of this bug in the comments:
“It’s already bad enough to get an AOE 3d4+9 this early in the game. I believe I remember reloading and skipping the fight because of this bug a few years ago,” writes chicagotim1.
“I used to steal the bomb and then initiate conversation. Problem solved!” gives EeyJayVey as a tip.
“Here I learned that one should split their party before every encounter,” says OGHighway, who has likely experienced something similar.
Nytefox42 recommends not to let the confrontation happen at all: “It’s pretty easy to talk your way out of a fight here, but yes, it’s strangely quite difficult for the level at which you encounter it. No idea why that is…”
This seems to be a bug that has occurred for several players. Have you been affected as well? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Bugs are a recurring topic in the game, even though they are usually quickly fixed by the developers: Players find increasingly nasty ways to rob vendors in Baldur’s Gate 3
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Soon, more players will get the chance to defend the Over-Earth in Helldivers 2. In this context, a new trailer was released, but fans are especially going wild over a small sound at the end of the video.
What kind of trailer is this? Helldivers 2 released a new trailer on YouTube for the Xbox launch of the game titled Bring the Boom. The co-op shooter showcases its best features. It shows everything you need to know to defend the Over-Earth: huge explosions, gigantic bugs, chaotic teamwork, and democracy.
Together with the music, the trailer prepares Xbox players for the game’s launch on August 26, 2025. However, the greater attention is currently on a music snippet at the end of the trailer that seems to come from Halo 3 ODST.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Helldivers 2 prepares the soldiers from Über-Earth in a new trailer for the Xbox release
A small sound gives the community hope for a new guest
What kind of sound is this? At the end of the trailer, you see an urban area in the rain, and a short sound plays. Following that, a Hellpod lands in the area. Fans of the Halo shooter series recognized immediately: This is from Halo 3: ODST.
Fans are now hoping for a possible crossover with the video game franchise that is one of Microsoft’s gaming mascots. Accordingly, the comments about the topic are also very full in a Reddit post:
The user Praedyth- (Reddit) verbalizes the feelings of many Halo fans: It’s crazy how much just three notes of a crying saxophone can mean.
Bolt_995 (Reddit) finds the combination of the logos amusing: Halo 3 ODST teaser at the end, followed by the PlayStation outro lol, what times we live in
Irish_R3bel (Reddit) is simply speechless: BRO, my jaw dropped in the last minute!
What could this mean? So far, there is no official information about what the sound at the end and the small hint really mean. However, many fans feel reminded of the collaboration with Killzone.
In that case, there were weapons and armor fitting to the PlayStation franchise. The same could be possible with Halo. The big question would only be whether such content would also be available for all consoles and PC. What exactly the end of the trailer means will probably only be revealed in the coming weeks.
Content creators are very important to gamescom. That’s why we promote as many interactions between the talents and the communities as possible while ensuring through a variety of measures that these are orderly and safe, so that everyone can have the best possible time at the world’s largest games event.
Both Max Schradin and MontanaBlack received accreditation for gamescom. Both under special security conditions. In MontanaBlack’s case, there was the restriction that he may only stream from the creator co-working space (short: CCWS). The background: After an intensive review, we concluded that the security risk for our visitors would be too great if streams were allowed outside that area. The expected gathering of visitors could quickly disrupt the flow of attendees and pose significant security risks. The safety of all visitors is our top priority at all times.
With the offer to stream from the CCWS, we wanted to give the artist the chance to experience gamescom in a small setting, just as he did the previous year. The offer has been declined for this year so far.
Furthermore, the spokesperson points out that accreditation according to the guidelines is not only determined by the number of viewers or subscribers but also by the connection to gaming culture.
This is what it’s all about: Influencers at gamescom are a sensitive topic for many. While the event is a great opportunity for fans to meet their idols, critics argue that gamescom is too focused on content creators, resulting in games being sidelined.
Furthermore, the spokesperson points out that accreditation according to the guidelines is not only determined by the number of viewers or subscribers but also by the connection to gaming culture.
This is what it’s all about: Influencers at gamescom are a sensitive topic for many. While the event is a great opportunity for fans to meet their idols, critics argue that gamescom is too focused on content creators, resulting in games being sidelined.
Content creators are very important to gamescom. That’s why we promote as many interactions between the talents and the communities as possible while ensuring through a variety of measures that these are orderly and safe, so that everyone can have the best possible time at the world’s largest games event.
Both Max Schradin and MontanaBlack received accreditation for gamescom. Both under special security conditions. In MontanaBlack’s case, there was the restriction that he may only stream from the creator co-working space (short: CCWS). The background: After an intensive review, we concluded that the security risk for our visitors would be too great if streams were allowed outside that area. The expected gathering of visitors could quickly disrupt the flow of attendees and pose significant security risks. The safety of all visitors is our top priority at all times.
With the offer to stream from the CCWS, we wanted to give the artist the chance to experience gamescom in a small setting, just as he did the previous year. The offer has been declined for this year so far.
Furthermore, the spokesperson points out that accreditation according to the guidelines is not only determined by the number of viewers or subscribers but also by the connection to gaming culture.
This is what it’s all about: Influencers at gamescom are a sensitive topic for many. While the event is a great opportunity for fans to meet their idols, critics argue that gamescom is too focused on content creators, resulting in games being sidelined.
The gamescom 2025 is just around the corner, and many Twitch streamers want to be there. However, the gaming event is expected to take place without MontanaBlack. MeinMMO inquired about what is behind this.
What was the situation? With gamescom 2025 approaching, one of the biggest gaming events of the year, many Twitch streamers and YouTubers want to participate. Any content creator worth their salt wants to attend the fair but not just as a regular visitor; they want to get accredited.
Accreditation offers various benefits, such as free entry, access to special creator areas, and other amenities. However, there are ongoing discussions about the process, and disappointed influencers who were not allowed in.
In recent weeks, several Twitch streamers reported that they were denied the coveted accreditation:
The former moderator Max Schradin was rejected despite his substantial reach of over 450,000 followers on Twitch and an average of 5,000 viewers. The alleged reason: He is simply not a gamer.
MontanaBlack, one of the biggest streamers on German Twitch, was also affected shortly thereafter. He stated in a call with Schradin, whose gaming content he had defended shortly before, that he too had been rejected.
We at MeinMMO have inquired at gamescom about what is really going on.
MontanaBlack actually started on YouTube with Call of Duty – although many of his fans probably cared more about the entertaining stories back then than about masterful gameplay.
gamescom: “Offer was declined”
What do the officials say? A spokesperson for gamescom stated to MeinMMO that both Max Schradin and MontanaBlack had indeed received accreditation for gamescom 2025 – however, only with restrictions due to security concerns.
After MontanaBlack’s appearance in 2022 caused a massive crowd, the content creator is no longer allowed to walk around the grounds streaming. Instead, a compromise was proposed to the streamer to still be able to participate in the event.
The offer to restrict his stream to the creator co-working space, where fans do not have access, was declined.
This is what it’s all about: Influencers at gamescom are a sensitive topic for many. While the event is a great opportunity for fans to meet their idols, critics argue that gamescom is too focused on content creators, resulting in games being sidelined.
Furthermore, the spokesperson points out that accreditation according to the guidelines is not only determined by the number of viewers or subscribers but also by the connection to gaming culture.
This is what it’s all about: Influencers at gamescom are a sensitive topic for many. While the event is a great opportunity for fans to meet their idols, critics argue that gamescom is too focused on content creators, resulting in games being sidelined.
Content creators are very important to gamescom. That’s why we promote as many interactions between the talents and the communities as possible while ensuring through a variety of measures that these are orderly and safe, so that everyone can have the best possible time at the world’s largest games event.
Both Max Schradin and MontanaBlack received accreditation for gamescom. Both under special security conditions. In MontanaBlack’s case, there was the restriction that he may only stream from the creator co-working space (short: CCWS). The background: After an intensive review, we concluded that the security risk for our visitors would be too great if streams were allowed outside that area. The expected gathering of visitors could quickly disrupt the flow of attendees and pose significant security risks. The safety of all visitors is our top priority at all times.
With the offer to stream from the CCWS, we wanted to give the artist the chance to experience gamescom in a small setting, just as he did the previous year. The offer has been declined for this year so far.
Furthermore, the spokesperson points out that accreditation according to the guidelines is not only determined by the number of viewers or subscribers but also by the connection to gaming culture.
This is what it’s all about: Influencers at gamescom are a sensitive topic for many. While the event is a great opportunity for fans to meet their idols, critics argue that gamescom is too focused on content creators, resulting in games being sidelined.
A new strategy game on Steam can now be tried for free for a limited time at Steam. At first glance, it strongly resembles games like Civilization, but takes place in a fantasy world.
What game is it? It is called Endless Legend 2 and is a 4X strategy game from developer Amplitude Studios. The game will enter its early access phase on Steam on September 22, 2025. This is 11 years after the original, which was released on September 18, 2014.
However, you already have the opportunity to play Endless Legend 2. From August 11 to August 18 – for a week – you can download a free demo on Steam.
Here you can see a current trailer for the game:
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Endless Legend 2: Vor dem Early Access auf Steam gibt es noch eine kostenlose Demo zum Strategie-Spiel, aber nur für kurze Zeit
Popular 4X Strategy in a Transformable Fantasy World
What kind of game is it? Endless Legend 2 plays out fundamentally like Civilization: You move on a world map divided into hexagonal fields, where you build cities, let them grow, and expand into new areas – if necessary, with the help of your military.
The individual factions benefit from the fantasy setting of the game and are designed to play fundamentally differently, both in terms of development and militarily.
This time, the game world is a paradisiacal ocean world, where the tides behave erratically. The changing sea level causes entire land areas to sink into the sea. When the water recedes, however, much sought-after, fertile land emerges.
What do the first reactions look like? The first reviews from players of the demo on Steam are already in and are overall “very positive”. However, this rating arises from only 66 Steam reviews (as of August 12, 14:04), which makes it less reliable.
Wellinger writes in his review on Steam: “As I jumped into Endless Legend 2, I expected something similar to EL 1, just with a few additional features. The demo feels very solid and as a player of 4X and grand strategy games, I must say it’s better than I expected.”
“It’s so nice to return to the Endless universe. It feels like coming home. The game runs smoothly, looks beautiful, and of course, there is great music. I can’t wait for early access,” writes BroLuk on Steam
A player is disappointed with the selection of playable factions in the demo and writes: “I honestly wasn’t a fan of either of the two factions in the demo, especially not of the Kin and whatever their leader’s name is. Without information on other potential factions, I probably won’t jump into early access.” (on Steam)
Have you already tried the demo? Feel free to write to us in the comments what you think of it so far. If the good vibes continue, Endless Legend 2 might just become one of the best strategy games of the year. You can find out which ones are currently the best on MeinMMO: The 15 Best Strategy Games for PC in 2025
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In the new MMORPG Eternal Tombs, game masters are set to provide an unforgettable experience. The developers now show us how things are currently going.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Eternal Tombs is an MMORPG that puts game masters in the spotlight. They are aptly named Tombmasters in the game and are responsible for ensuring players have unforgettable adventures. They can trap players in dungeons, set traps, or spawn bosses, thus customizing the game experience.
Besides the game masters, the MMORPG aims to offer an open world with six different classes in a sandbox environment. Features are said to include player-owned shops, thousands of different monster types, a sophisticated crafting system, and PvP castle sieges.
In their new video, the developers show how far they currently are:
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Developers show the current status of Eternal Tombs in the video
The MMORPG is complete, but…
How far along are the developers? In their Update post on Steam, the developers announced that the MMORPG is fully developed. According to the post, they are currently focusing on polishing the game and fixing bugs.
In addition to many revisions, the developers have completed 14 more areas since the last test that no player has seen yet.
In their new video, the developers also gave first insights into the farming system related to the lumberjack skill. Similar to the Amazon MMORPG New World, it is expected to feature various trees of different rarity grades that can be processed after cutting down.
The new monster blood system has also been introduced. Players will receive “monster blood” for each defeated mob, which they can spend on abilities and enhancements.
When will the MMORPG be released? Eternal Tombs aims to forgo early access and release as a full version. To achieve this, the developers want to have their changes tested again by players.
The next and likely final test of the MMORPG is expected to take place in October. To participate, players can simply express their interest in the game test at Steam. Once the test begins, players will receive an email invitation.
Depending on how the playtest goes, a release in 2025 is also conceivable. Given that the developers are already finished with the features of the game and are only focusing on polishing, it likely hinges on player feedback. This will determine how many changes Eternal Tombs still needs to implement and whether it will be released in 2025 or postponed to the following year.
Toni Kroos will return in EA FC 26. After only one year of absence, the 2014 World Champion will be playable again. With this, he is on the verge of breaking a record that only one German footballer has managed to surpass.
Who is Toni Kroos? Many football fans do not need a detailed explanation of Toni Kroos. In terms of titles, he is the most successful German player of all time. With Real Madrid alone, he won the Champions League 6 times and is thus one of the most successful footballers internationally as well.
Kroos played most of his career in central midfield, where he could optimally utilize his strengths. The German was considered one of the best passers of all time and was able to dictate the pace of play for his teams with his pinpoint passes.
Furthermore, Kroos possessed immense composure on the ball, took dangerous set pieces, and was a threat from distance as a shooter.
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Deep Dive trailer on gameplay shows 2 different gameplays and numerous adjustments
EA reveals rating for the first Kroos card in FC 26
How does Toni Kroos return in FC 26?In an announcement video on Instagram, EA has confirmed Kroos’s return. The German will receive his deserved Icon card as a legend of football in the popular Ultimate Team mode.
Only players who have achieved exceptional success during their careers and consistently performed at a high level become Icons. Accordingly, the ratings of Icons are also very high, making them highly sought-after cards.
What rating does Kroos get as an Icon? Kroos will also be part of the Icons that you receive as pre-order bonuses in FC 26 when you pre-order the expensive Ultimate Edition. These special pre-order Icons can be upgraded throughout FC 26. Kroos starts with a solid but not outstanding rating of 90 as a Central Midfielder (CM).
It is still unknown what the first proper Icon card of Kroos will look like. It will definitely have a few more overall points than the pre-order version.
Despite his confirmed return after just one year of absence, Kroos does not break the record for the fastest return. He must fall behind his World Cup colleagues from 2014.
Direct transition from active player to Icon achieved by only one player
Which German became an Icon the fastest? Bastian Schweinsteiger holds a very special record in the history of EA FC (formerly FIFA). The German World Cup captain of 2014 made the leap from player to legend directly after his career ended.
Starting with a 76-rated Gold card in FIFA 20 in his last season as an active professional at Chicago Fire in MLS, he could look forward to an 87-rated base Icon at the start of FIFA 21, representing his early years at his beloved club Bayern Munich.
So far, no other player has managed this seamless transition. For most players, there is at least one season break between the end of their career and their return as an Icon.
However, Kroos finds himself in the company of prominent names who also returned to Ultimate Team after a year of absence. This includes his former teammate at Real Madrid, Gareth Bale, who returned as an Icon in EA FC 25 after his career ended and his last card in FIFA 23. His counterpart on the Italian side, playmaker Andrea Pirlo, also became an Icon after a year off following FIFA 18 in FIFA 20.
Even before the first information about FC 26, EA asked the community which Icons they would most like to see in the new installment. With the release of the cover, EA showed that they had taken the fans’ demands seriously: EA shows cover for FC 26, fulfilling many fans’ wish with a new star
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In Pokémon GO, Arlo, Sierra, Cliff, and Giovanni are focusing on new monsters. This also means: New rewards for you! But which ones are worth it?
In Pokémon GO, the current Rocket takeover has caused the Rocket leaders to change their teams.
In this context, you can now also receive new Pokémon from them.
Giovanni brings you Crypto-Giratina
Sierra has Crypto-Karnimani
Cliff relies on Crypto-Feurigel
Arlo uses Crypto-Endivie
At the end of the battle, you will receive these Pokémon from the bosses. But which ones are worth it? Let’s take a quick overview of where the strengths of the monsters lie.
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
Important: As a rule, with the Cryptos: You should not “redeem” them, as they will lose their attack bonus, which makes them strong attackers. Instead, you must remove their useless charge attack “Frustration” using a TM. But this is only possible without “redeeming” as long as the Rocket takeover is ongoing. Once the event is over, you will have to wait until the next Rocket takeover to remove the attack.
To ensure your Cryptos are strong attackers, it is crucial that they retain their Crypto status and the charge attack Frustration is removed. This also applies to the following four Pokémon.
How strong is Crypto-Giratina from Giovanni?
Crypto-Giratina is the Pokémon of the four that is the hardest to obtain. You first need to get a Super Rocket Radar and then ultimately challenge Giovanni, who will provide you with the toughest battle of the four.
But: Giratina is also the only Legendary Pokémon among the four. How does that reflect on its usefulness?
In the PvP Super League, the new Crypto-Giratina has directly entered rank 4 of the rankings from PvPoke. Thus, it is one of the top Pokémon in the PvP League.
In the Ultra League, it ranks 35, making it interesting. However, the non-Crypto variant of the Pokémon is even better, currently ranking 22. So one could also consider a redemption.
Crypto-Giratina also stands well at rank 32 in the Master League.
And in Raids? There it is at least a decent Ghost attacker, although you have better options. Check out the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
In short: For PvP, especially in the Super League, Crypto-Giratina is particularly interesting. The duel against Giovanni is worth it. Here you can find the guide to the battle against Giovanni.
How strong is Crypto-Karnimani from Sierra?
The Shiny Karnimani family – Came into the game through the Community Day in January
Karnimani can evolve into Tyracroc and then into Impergator, a strong Water attacker. The Water crocodile has its uses.
In the Super League, Crypto-Impergator ranks 31 in the rankings. Its normal variant ranks even higher at 18.
The Ultra League, on the other hand, is just the right playing field for Crypto-Impergator. Here it ranks 12 while the normal variant is at rank 30.
In the Master League, it is less useful.
And in Raids? There, Crypto-Impergator is a very good Water attacker. It is weaker than top options like Proto-Kyogre or the Mega evolutions, but otherwise fits well into the Crypto starters of Water type.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? You still have a few days to take advantage of the Rocket event. Many opportunities to counter the bullies at Pokéstops and in balloons. After that, however, many other dates are on the calendar, such as the Dyna Finals or the Darkness event. What exactly are those dates? You can find that here in our overview of all events in Pokémon GO in August 2025.
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A clip from the beta of Battlefield 6 sparked a large discussion. Shooter fans are divided on whether Battlefield players don’t know what good aim looks like.
What is this clip about?
A clip from the beta of Battlefield 6 has caused a stir on X in recent days and has now been viewed over 46 million times.
The player, a small Twitch streamer named Riley, achieved some amazing kills in the nearly two-minute video. Especially her precise flicks and crosshair placement became a topic of discussion.
Many users discuss in the comments whether it is legitimate gameplay or cheating.
The clip has over 4,000 comments and also motivated other users to post similar clips – for example, showing themselves to demonstrate that such aim is indeed possible (via X).
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Die große Stärke von Battlefield 6 sind die Maps!
What exactly is being discussed? Many users are sure: The player is cheating. Her aim is too precise and snaps right onto the heads of enemies. She also seems to look at enemies before they are visible. For example, after about 13 seconds, she aims through a rock at a soldier (via X).
Some commentators defend the player and the shown gameplay, saying that it is simply good aim and the use of the minimap, not cheating. She even misses some shots. Some tease: “Battlefield players see strong flicks and immediately shout cheater.”
Since embedding content posted on X has been problematic for some time, we present you with a Twitch clip of the player:
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What does the streamer say about the accusations? She has responded to the accusations in several comments and repeatedly states that she does not cheat. She also posted another video with a hand cam to prove that she is not cheating. Additionally, she says that during the stream, she often showed the task manager so that people could see what software is running.
Is she really cheating? Ultimately, one can only say with certainty based on a few clips. Some recordings may seem suspicious to many players, but there is currently no irrefutable evidence – neither for nor against her.
The accounts on Steam reveal a lot about the favorite games and times of PC gamers. One of these gamers has come across a special find and now wants to ensure that it remains with him. For this, he asks the community for advice.
What does his father’s Steam account show? The player and Reddit user Expensive-Plant-738 posted on r/Steam, asking the community what he should do with his father’s old Steam account.
His father is too busy with work to play with his child and has forgotten that the Steam account even exists. Yet, Expensive-Plant-738 wants to keep it alive “for some reason”.
According to him, the account was created on February 23, 2005, making it over 20 years old.
The last activity took place in 2007, a mere 12 minutes in Counter-Strike – which also accounts for the only 12 minutes of the account. However, the community explains that there could definitely be more behind it than the player suspects.
Here you can see the trailer for the game in which the father of the player invested all his time on Steam:
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Counter-Strike: Source – Trailer
Dad probably spent more time on Steam than 12 minutes in Counter-Strike
What does the community say about the displayed playtime? The subreddit community explains that the 12 minutes of his father may not reflect the total playtime. His account is so old that for about 4–5 years, playtime was not properly tracked by Steam.
foxtrot_overdrive describes: “Steam did not accurately track playtime until around 2009. I have spent thousands of hours in the original Counter-Strike, but according to Steam, I have only played for 25 hours.”
Other players confirm this in the following comments and also mention their own examples of how their playtimes on Steam could not be accurately recorded due to resets (nesnalica on Reddit) or errors (Anonmasterrace7898 on Reddit).
How do the players respond otherwise? In addition to hints about the playtime, many also try to actually answer the author’s question. He could simply take over the account and use it himself, or at least log in occasionally and briefly play something to show activity so that Steam does not delete the account.
However, a large part of the people reacts less to the player’s find, but more to the statement that his father has no time to play with him. They do not want to let that stand:
nesnalica: “Damn… You just reminded me to spend more time with my own father.”
TheMightyDontKneel61: “Most importantly: Remind your father that you ‘work to live’ and not ‘live to work’, because later in life he will regret not spending time with his children.”
Responsible_Bat_6002: “Find a job, help dad, dad doesn’t have to work so much anymore, spend free time with CSGO… then benefit.”
And then some users in the comments agree on the song “Cat’s in the Cradle” to perfectly convey the message to the player and his father. Many empathize with the author of the post and hope that he and his father might find the time to game together, at least by the time he retires.
The biggest content creator on YouTube, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson was a guest on the platform Kick and streamed with the local streamers Félix “xQc” Lengyel, Adin Ross, and Nicholas “Jynxzi” Stewart. He was offered a large sum of money to become a streamer as well. The YouTuber agrees, but under one condition.
MrBeast streaming on Kick? In a joint Kick stream with content creators Adin Ross, Jynxzi, and xQc, YouTuber MrBeast was also a guest. He is known for his extraordinary projects on his YouTube channel and, with over 420 million subscribers, has the most subscribed YouTube channel overall (Source: nindo.de).
Under a certain condition, he would also become a streamer for 24 hours. However, sufficient people around the world must first have access to drinkable water for decades.
In our video, we introduce you to the most important Twitch streamers in the German area:
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These are the 5 most relevant German streamers on Twitch in 2024, according to Google
MrBeast thinks for a moment and then changes the conditions: he would do such a stream if the amount was raised to 5 million and if the money went to his charity Team Water.
What is the good cause? Team Water is MrBeast’s current project that enables people in poorer countries, who have no access to fresh water, to have potable water sources. Together with other international content creators, such as Mark Rober, the project was launched on August 1, 2025.
The goal is to raise 40 million US dollars by the end of August to provide clean water to 2 million people over decades. Every donation of one US dollar corresponds to one year of water for a person.
If MrBeast or his charity receives the 5 million US dollars, he would somewhat align himself with the streamers who have received a large sum of money to go live on Kick.
The differences: MrBeast would not keep the money himself, but rather for his charity project, and the money would not come from the platform Kick, but from another streamer.
Streamers like Amouranth or xQc previously received contracts from Kick. For a large sum of money, in xQc’s case around 100 million US dollars, they began streaming on Kick instead of Twitch. After a few years, streamers like Adin Ross or Amouranth nevertheless returned to Twitch or streamed simultaneously on both platforms.
One of the best games in the universe of Warhammer 40,000 is getting a remaster, and the developers are addressing a common criticism of one of their trailers right before release.
Which game is being referred to? This is about the Definitive Edition of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, a remaster of the strategy game from 2004. A month before release, developer Relic Entertainment released a remake of an old trailer.
Der verbesserte Trailer zu Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition
Only three days before the release of the Definitive Edition of Dawn of War on August 14, 2025, Relic re-uploaded the trailer—this time with the scream. You can watch this version on YouTube.
Fans are pleased – the Emperor probably is too
How are the fans reacting to this? The joy over this small but still important decision for many can be gleaned from the comments under the trailer on YouTube:
Lunne89 writes: “You are redeemed in the eyes of the Emperor.” This refers to the God-Emperor of mankind from Warhammer 40,000.
“They listened to our feedback… That’s a good sign!,” says vaniellys.
“THIS IS THE BEST TRAILER NOW,” writes God_of_Why.
giacomomasini9686 writes: “The AAAAAAAAAAAAAA is back! The Emperor smiles upon you.”
The original Dawn of War is still considered by many fans to be the best part of the trilogy and one of the best games in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
The Anniversary Edition of Dawn of War, available on Steam, is rated “Overwhelmingly Positive” with 95% positive reviews.
On Metacritic, based on 51 critic reviews, it received a metascore of 86/100. The user score based on 435 ratings is 8.6/10.
In comparison: Dawn of War 2 receives a metascore of 85 and a user score of 7.6 on Metacritic. Dawn of War 3 scores even worse, with a metascore of 77 and a user score of only 4.6.
For some, Dawn of War was the first point of contact with the Warhammer universe. Despite its age, the game is still a good starting point. You can find more recommendations for games that introduce you to Warhammer here: The 7 best games to get into the world of Warhammer.
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In Helldivers 2, there are many details that you as democrats in the fight against the dissidents should know, but when newbies join, they might feel overwhelmed at first. It’s good that a player has designed a beginner’s manual that offers 18 pages of guided democracy for your soul.
What kind of manual is this? Helldiver CaptainKillroy has shared something on Reddit that will especially please newbies wanting to make a splash in Helldivers 2: a guidebook with the most important information. For over a year, Über-Earth has been trying to expand guided democracy to the surrounding planets, but the fight against the enemies of humanity is relentless.
It’s good that on August 26, a large number of new recruits will be joining, as Arrowhead now also gives Xbox players the chance to play Helldivers 2 on their platform. With the manual, the new soldiers can familiarize themselves with the most important information and mechanics, as there is much they still need to learn.
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Helldivers 2 shows its new war bond “Control Group”
Designed for newbies and veterans!
How is the manual structured? The manual, which is to be expanded, has 18 pages filled with information about Über-Earth and its processes. The manual is also structured into 8 chapters that categorize this information, which are:
The Basics
J.O.E.L.
General Command
Currencies
Difficulty Levels
Resistances
Liberation, Defense, and Siege Campaigns
Planets and Cities
Also for veterans or players returning after a break, the manual can prove useful, and fans in the comments agree on this.
What do fans say about the manual? With over 1,400 upvotes on Reddit, players are celebrating the work of CaptainKillroy. Alongside some jokes questioning the intelligence of some Helldivers, many see the manual as a useful aid for new recruits. Here’s what they have to say:
“As a veteran with over 500 hours of gameplay and friends waiting for the Xbox drop, I welcome this post! Thank you, dear Diver.” – ZealousidealLocal826
“This is a fantastic post for all divers, old and new, as well as aspiring Xbox divers. Great job, OP!” – RokaramTheDrunkMonk
“I don’t know how many of the new recruits will see this document, but it’s a commendable initiative. The Ministry of Truth should seek to promote your efforts!” – Arann0r
“Thanks for this post. As an Xbox diver, it will help me a lot when I can join the battle.” – zenomania2
In Old School Runescape, players have already been fishing at a spot for two years. Now, one of them found the rarest drop, but despite its high rarity, it is worthless.
What kind of spot is this? Players of Old School Runescape can fish at many different locations in the MMORPG. Each fishing spot has different fish. For instance, the pond in the forest cannot produce a shark, and the trout doesn’t swim in salty seawater.
At the Stranglewood fishing spot, players have now caught the rarest drop alongside fish and some old boots, but they had to come up with it first.
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Old School RuneScape shows the “Group Ironman” mode in the trailer
A moderator gives the tip
Why did they need help? The Stranglewood fishing spot has actually been in the game since July 26, 2023 (via oldschool.runescape.wiki). Yet, in these two years, the anglers have never received the rarest item from the loot table.
In a discussion on Discord, the moderator “Lykos” mentioned that besides the gem “Red Topaz”, there is another even rarer item to fish at this spot. The gem already has a drop rate of 1 in 5,000 and is considered particularly rare. However, the sought item was still 100 times rarer.
What is the rarest item? After the moderator’s hint, the community set out to fish the teased rare drop. They needed several weeks until they finally succeeded on August 11, 2025.
The rarest drop there is also not a fish but a Chromium Ingot. However, this drop is likely to be a disappointment for the lucky angler, as the value of the metal is only about 40,000 gold. A professional gold farmer can earn several million gold in an hour (via gamesradar.com), so the owner did not become rich despite the item’s rarity.
Between the first reveal and the discovery of the barrens, over 1 million items were fished at this spot; in less than a month, about ten times as many items were collected as in the previous two years.
While the action may sound like a significant waste of time for some players, the fishing action was a campfire moment for many players, where they could participate in a kind of scavenger hunt with like-minded individuals.
Some items in Final Fantasy XIV tend to accumulate in the inventory or are simply discarded. This was also the case with one item until the new patch came and suddenly made it super important.
Which item is it? With Patch 7.3, the Phoenix Down in the depths of your pockets received an upgrade that significantly pulls it out of its insignificance. With the update, the following changes were made to the item:
You can now finally carry more than one Phoenix Down and stack up to 999
You can now use the Phoenix Downs in all 4-player contents and in the open world, even in combat
You can now use them on players outside of your group to revive them
The range has been increased from 5 to 15 yalms
Now has a shared cooldown with other healing items of around 360 seconds
What was the problem before? Until now, you could only carry one Down per bag/summon for over 10 years and could only revive outside of combat. This made it quite useless for most players, as one could simply switch to a healer class outside of combat and revive (see Reddit).
Many seem to be gradually noticing the change, as more threads are appearing on Reddit where players discuss this change – as it suddenly made the Phoenix Down super powerful and indispensable.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Neuer Trailer zu Patch 7.3 macht Bock auf „The Promise of Tomorrow“
“Welcome to the Run-Saver Club, my friend.”
Why does the change make the Phoenix Down so important? Because the item can now be used in combat and stacked up to 999 times, it is an absolute game changer for the following contents and the open world:
Dungeons
Guild Heist
Trials for 4 players
Secret Hoards
Deep Vaults
Field Expeditions
Unstable Vaults
Because it especially gives tanks and attackers the opportunity to turn the tide when the healer is already down. Runs that were otherwise doomed or dragged out by ambitious tanks can now be given new chances.
How is the change being received by the community? On Reddit, there are several threads (Example 1, Example 2) where players express their joy about the innovation and discuss the various advantages and possibilities:
mattw891 is happy via Reddit: “Approved in Red Mage. Welcome to the Run-Saver Club, my friend.”
SMC540 notes via Reddit: “I’ve had one in my bag since the beginning of ARR. I’ve never had the chance to use it.”
Southpaw_AZ describes via Reddit: “As DRK, I used Shadow Veil twice yesterday during the Rouls and revived our healer. Both times they just said: ‘OH! THANK YOU?!’ – really funny.”
Isanori celebrates via Reddit: “I am totally thrilled. Now the party will not be stopped just because today is ‘Puddle are Attractive’ day and we have to repeat until I am back in the puddles.”
In summer 2025, a new anime has started, featuring an alien who wants to spread joy on Earth. Along the way, he faces his greatest challenge. The episodes have been exceptionally well received by fans.
What kind of anime is this? The series is titled “Takopi’s Original Sin” and follows a small octopus alien named Takopi who lands on Earth to spread happiness. On his mission, he meets a fourth-grader named Shizuka, who is very unhappy and is cruelly bullied at school.
With his “Happy Gadgets” from his home, the alien tries to solve Shizuka’s problems and make her laugh. However, the alien realizes that the girl’s situation is far more complex than he thought.
She is trapped in a daily life of abuse, bullying, and sadness. The girl lives in isolation and even considers taking her own life.
The alien attempts to redirect the life of the fourth-grader using time loops. However, this leads to even more complex situations that develop into even worse events.
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Takopi’s Original Sin: Trailer for the emotional anime
Anime takes you on a journey into the depths of humanity
How well is the anime received? On the rating platform IMDb, the anime scores 9.0 out of 10 from 15,000 votes (as of August 12, 2025, at 10:50 AM CEST). The individual episodes are even better rated, all scoring between 9.3 and 9.7 points. This makes the anime exceptionally highly rated.
Why do fans love the anime so much? In the comments, it becomes clear why viewers love the anime. They describe the series as highly emotional and state that they even cried themselves.
Another point that is often praised is the animation. They are said to have such a level of detail that they bring the scenes to life. However, it turns out that one should not judge the story by its visuals.
A user on IMDb reveals, for example, that he thought the anime was very cute. However, the anime then emotionally broke him. One should indeed not judge an anime’s story by its visuals. This has already been shown by Made in Abyss.
There is even a comment on IMDb that begins with the headline Anime of the Year. Who knows, maybe Takopi’s Original Sin can claim the award this year.
Where can I watch the anime? Takopi’s Original Sin is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. There, you can watch the anime with Japanese audio and German subtitles. However, you need a subscription to watch the series.
If you are a fan of sad anime, we have the perfect list for you. In another article, we will present five series that will definitely make you cry. Be sure to check which animes from it you have already seen: The 5 saddest anime that will definitely break your heart
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In the movies of Star Wars, an important rule is explained that allowed the Sith Order to become successful and powerful over centuries. However, one of the strongest Sith deliberately broke the rule, which has a specific reason.
What rule is it? The so-called “Rule of Two” is an essential order that has fundamentally shaped the Sith. It was introduced by the powerful Darth Bane, one of the strongest Sith of all time. The rule states that there can only be two Sith Lords at any one time – a master and an apprentice.
The master possesses great power, and the apprentice craves it. This ultimately leads to the apprentice murdering the master. This way, Darth Bane wanted to ensure that there are not too many Sith in power at the same time and that order prevails.
Thus, the rule also implies that there can never be two or more apprentices. They could band together and kill the master – and then disputes would arise over who takes over leadership.
Darth Sidious aka Palpatine has repeatedly broken this rule. He had a good reason for that, albeit a self-serving one.
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English trailer for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Two apprentices at the same time
What did Palpatine do? It has long been suspected that Palpatine had two apprentices during the time of Episode 1. One of them is prominently seen in the film: Darth Maul.
The other, however, only appears in Episode 2, namely Count Dooku. As a new comic titled “Jedi Knights #5” shows, Dooku was already serving his master during the time of Maul. Technically, Maul does not die at the end of Episode 1; he is only severely injured, but survives the fall down the shaft and is put back together.
Palpatine then allows him to live. By the way, he was not the first Sith to accept more than two apprentices. In the case of his predecessor Darth Plagueis, there was a similar situation: Here, Plagueis was one of two apprentices of the master Darth Tenebrous, the other secret apprentice being Darth Venamis.
There is a compelling reason why Darth Sidious ignored the Rule of Two.
Why did he break the rule? Palpatine was very convinced of himself and his power. To him, the rule was of no use since he did not plan to relinquish his position or be killed by his apprentice.
He saw himself as the supreme Sith, who could not be outdone. This was, of course, naive, as in the end he is overthrown – twice, as the original trilogy and the sequels show.
Are you looking for the Galar birds in Pokémon GO? Starting tomorrow, you can secure a better chance at the three.
What’s happening in Pokémon GO? In early August, there was a bug in Pokémon GO version 373.1, which prevented players from catching Pokémon after using the items “Incense” and “Daily Adventure Incense.”
The Niantic Support addressed this issue again on social media and announced a compensation.
On “X”, the support states that from August 13, 00:00 to August 20, 23:45, the following bonuses will apply:
The regular Incense lasts three times as long
The “Daily Adventure Incense” will be extended to double the duration
Particularly interesting is the second point. In the currently ongoing season “Joyful Days,” the Adventure Incense duration is already doubled.
Normally, the daily Adventure Incense lasts 15 minutes and can be used once a day
Currently, it lasts 30 minutes due to the season bonus
Starting tomorrow, the Adventure Incense should last for an hour after activation
And this is great for everyone who still needs the Galar birds.
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Pokémon GO starts new season Pleasant Days – Trailer for the season
One hour a day to search for Galar birds
This is how the Adventure Incense works: You can activate the Adventure Incense once per day. The corresponding button can be seen on the right side of the game screen.
Once the Incense is active, you should take a walk. As long as you are moving, the daily Adventure Incense will cause additional monsters to appear. These can be unusual and may bring you strong Pokémon.
The most exciting thing are the three Galar versions of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. They can only be found with an active Adventure Incense. However, they are very rare and only appear occasionally in the Adventure Incense. Additionally, they often flee even when encountered.
Consequently, many trainers are likely still searching for them. This hour per day is a top opportunity to add the birds to your collection.
Longer? By the way, you can also use the Original Dialga’s adventure effect to extend the Adventure Incense. However, this costs Dialga candies and Stardust – and not a small amount either. This wouldn’t be advisable this week, where the Incense is already lasting longer.
What else is happening in Pokémon GO? Currently, the game is themed around Team Rocket. Giovanni and his grunts are back on the move, capturing lots of Pokémon that need to be freed. Additionally, you can take advantage of bonuses related to Team Rocket. What are they? You can read all about it here: All about the Rocket takeover: Joyful Days in Pokémon GO.
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From a simple debugging attempt came a bizarre moment. Google’s Gemini got caught in an endless loop during troubleshooting and repeated the sentence “I am a disgrace” 86 times.
How did self-criticism arise from the AI? A Reddit user named Level‑Impossible13 had Google’s AI model Gemini, embedded in the Cursor Code Editor (development environment for Windows, macOS, and Linux), debug a programming error overnight – specifically a borrow checker problem. When he returned, he witnessed the AI verbally tearing itself apart.
A borrow checker is a static analysis mechanism that ensures that references (or Borrows) to data in memory are valid. It is often described as a rather complex process (via Reddit).
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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds
What did the AI crash look like? At the beginning of the task, Gemini seemed “cautiously optimistic” that a simple code would finally fix the error. But with each new debugging attempt, the AI’s self-criticism increased drastically: It called itself “an absolute fool,” “a monument to pride,” “a broken man,” and finally “at the end of my rope.”
In a dramatic conclusion, Gemini even declared itself “a disgrace to all possible and impossible universes.” After that, the process finally tipped into an endless loop where the AI repeated the sentence “I am a disgrace” 86 times in a row. The entire endless loop was shared by the user on Reddit.
How does Google respond? After the somewhat absurd self-flagellation of Google’s AI model was shared on X by a meme account, Logan Kilpatrick, project manager at Google DeepMind, commented directly.
He referred to the phenomenon as “annoying, endless bug” – and assured that Gemini was “not having a bad day”, but was simply suffering from a technical issue. They are actively working on a solution.
The mythical Keystone Dungeons in World of Warcraft are opening again. But first, there will be some hefty buffs and nerfs.
Tomorrow, on 13.08.2025, the launch of Season 3 of The War Within will finally begin in World of Warcraft. Once again, the hunt for the best loot in the dungeons and the new raid Manaforge Omega begins. To ensure a relatively fair environment, Blizzard is making a few last-minute adjustments. This includes some buffs and nerfs, where some classes will become significantly weaker while others will clearly benefit. We have all the details for you.
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WoW Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh – The Threat of Dimensius
The essentials at a glance:
Destruction Demon Hunters will be stronger.
Frost Death Knights will receive minor adjustments.
Balance and Wild Druids will be stronger, Healing Druids will receive a bug fix with compensating buffs.
Enhancement Shamans will be significantly buffed.
Warlocks will receive slight nerfs in all specializations.
Protection Warriors will have to accept a minor nerf to their damage.
Why are the changes happening? Even though the 3rd season has not yet started, Blizzard has already taken a close look at the numbers and values of the various characters. Since the “World First” race in the Manaforge Omega is starting tomorrow, there should be maximum equality between the classes. This also aims to avoid a swiftly forming “meta,” where certain classes and specializations are favored over all others.
However, it is likely that even more buffs and nerfs will follow in the coming weeks. Because generally, the acquisition of Tier Sets has a significant impact on balancing, causing some classes to be significantly overpowered while others struggle. Over the past years, Blizzard has become quite quick in this regard, so major changes are often made within a few days.
If you are interested in the complete patch notes, you can find them in the original English on the next page. Will you also rush into the Manaforge Omega tomorrow and try to catch the end cinematic of the raid? Or would you rather wait until the first pros are through with the raid? A Game Master admits: He abducted a player and was afraid of being fired for it.
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