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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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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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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“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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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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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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Pokémon is a game that has created many mysteries. A supposed trick has influenced quite a few players, although it does not work. The origin may lie in a video game magazine.
What trick is being referred to? If you press the B button firmly or rapidly, depending on the interpretation, while throwing the Pokéball, the chance of catching a Pocket Monster increases.
Where the myth originally comes from is not entirely clear. However, there is an early spread of the supposed trick in the year 2000.
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Where was the trick mentioned? A user on Reddit unearthed an old issue of the video game magazine Nintendo Power from the year 2000 and found a page full of tips and tricks for popular games at the time.
Included is the well-known note that you must press the B button when catching a Pokémon. The Reddit user suspects that he read the magazine back then and therefore thought the trick would work.
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Other users in the comments felt similarly. They too believed in the trick for years and tried it, even if the exact execution was not quite clear:
“Oh, so that’s where it comes from. The version I heard was: Until it stops wobbling. I still do it out of habit,” writes LordRael013.
“We look back on such theories and speculations and laugh about them, but to this day, they spread like wildfire and are ingrained in the minds of players,” notes MaterialDefender1032.
“Has this been tested? I don’t know if I should believe what was printed here because there’s always been a lot of nonsense in such things, and my household had every issue of Nintendo Power back then. But 99% of it was solid!” says SquirrelNutz.
“As someone else already said, the games have been mined to exhaustion, so something like this, had it worked, would surely have been broadcasted in Times Square,” believes Gravemind93.
In the end, the catch chance is, of course, influenced by other factors. Such as how strong the Pokéball is and what level the Pokémon has.
The case shows how quickly and effectively false information can spread and persist for years. Especially when players desperately want the trick to work and simply do not stop using it. Have you tried it yourself? Feel free to let us know in the comments. There are also many myths in the mobile version of the franchise: A trainer debunks a myth in Pokémon GO that has caused frustration for players for years.
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A 60-year-old American wanted to improve his diet using ChatGPT – and ended up with a poisoning that almost no one knows today, in the emergency room.
Attention: At MeinMMO, our expertise is in video games and entertainment. We are not doctors and cannot provide assessments of poisonings. Please consult a doctor before attempting self-experiments like this. If you suspect poisoning, make sure to contact the Poison Control Centers.
What happened? A man wanted to eat healthier after reading about the potential downsides of regular table salt (sodium chloride). Consequently, he decided to completely eliminate salt from his diet. Since he found little helpful information, he started a sort of self-experiment and sought advice from ChatGPT. According to his account, he was advised to replace chloride with bromide – so he casually swapped sodium chloride for sodium bromide in his kitchen. The result: bromism (via acpjournals).
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A disease from the 19th century
What is bromism? Bromism is a largely unknown disease today, as it mostly occurred in the 19th century. At that time, medications containing bromide salts were widespread – they were used to treat insomnia, headaches, to dampen libido, and for other medical purposes (via The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment).
The common consequence of administering these medications was bromism, primarily recognizable through neurological and psychiatric symptoms. So was the case with the 60-year-old man, who is the subject of a case study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (via acpjournals).
With the social and medical developments of the 20th century, the frequency of these poisoning symptoms significantly decreased. Nowadays, bromism is a very rare diagnosis.
What consequences arose from the ingestion? After about three months, he developed neurological and psychiatric symptoms: confusion, paranoia, hallucinations. According to reports, he went to the emergency room, convinced that his neighbor was poisoning him. The paranoid reactions and hallucinations reportedly required psychiatric treatment.
Only after stabilization through fluid administration and improvement of his mental state with antipsychotics was he able to inform the doctors that he had taken bromide. Additionally, he reported characteristic symptoms such as facial acne, red skin lesions, insomnia, fatigue, coordination problems, and excessive thirst – all signs that his doctors ultimately classified as typical for bromine poisoning (bromism) (via LiveScience).
With intensive fluid therapy, electrolyte balance, and cessation of bromide salts, the symptoms almost completely subsided within a few weeks, allowing the patient to be discharged shortly thereafter.
In general, it is known that bromism usually diminishes after cessation, and mental impairments are often reversible (derStandard).
What role did ChatGPT and OpenAI play?
OpenAI denies responsibility: According to the case study, the treating doctors did not have access to the patient’s original chat conversation. Journalists from derStandard and 404 Media attempted to ask similar questions to ChatGPT. The latter actually received answers where bromide appeared as a “replacement” for chloride, without a clear indication that it is not suitable for consumption (via derStandard).
LiveScience also directly inquired at OpenAI: A spokesperson referred to the terms of use, stating that AI responses do not replace professional advice and should not serve as the sole basis for health decisions (via LiveScience).
The terms of use state at least:
Our Services are not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of any health condition. You are responsible for complying with applicable laws for any use of our Services in a medical or healthcare context.
Eng. translation: Our services are not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of health problems. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws when using our services in a medical or healthcare context.
The case shows how quickly a well-intentioned self-experiment with AI “help” can go wrong: An unverified and seemingly smart tip – and suddenly one finds oneself in a diagnosis that belongs more to the 19th than the 21st century. How it can also go when one asks ChatGPT for help is shown by another man who approached his fitness goals with the AI in an entirely different way – and actually lost 12 kilograms: Man is too lazy for sports, asks AI ChatGPT and loses 12 kilograms
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In Dune: Awakening, the developers have finally revealed the release window for the big August patch. However, one feature from the test server will not make it to the live version.
What is this patch about? The developers of Dune: Awakening release a big patch every month with many, often hundreds of changes, and also new features. The August patch is set to be released on August 13 or 14, the developers write on Discord.
These monthly patches always land on the test server of the game some time beforehand, where they can be thoroughly tested by the testers. This time, however, one change did not sit well with the testers and they should be proven right.
Riding on the sandworm will be much more difficult in the next patch:
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Trouble with the sandworm
What change annoyed the fans? When the patch was played on the test server, the fans also received a list of changes. They particularly noticed a nerf of the tool “Compactor.” This is used by players to farm Spice as well as sandworm.
Sandworm is needed in the survival game for many equipment in the base and is simply part of many recipes. The nerf negatively affected power consumption and threat generation from the worm. Thus, using the tool should become more dangerous and yield less reward.
This was not a desirable change for the players. They organized their protest on Reddit, where there were different opinions on the matter. While some condemned the nerf, others found the changes too minor to be upset about.
How did the developers respond to the protest? The developers also heard the players’ complaints. They evaluated the results from the testers and concluded that they will release the patch without the changes to the “Compactor” tool.
On Discord, the lead community manager Storm (Ekrem) writes: “Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that the change to the Compactor threat will not be implemented due to your feedback.” On Reddit, fans celebrate the developers’ reversal:
A user comments on Reddit: “Good. At best, it was a silly change that made little sense. At worst, it was seen as a way to slow down the progress of new players to the endgame since there’s nothing to do after Hagga Basin.”
theJSP123 is glad on Reddit: “Thank God for that. I have been quite vocal about this change, as it has been completely pointless since its announcement. It does nothing but make collecting Spice/sandworm more annoying. Glad they are at least listening.”
Tlman22 writes on Reddit: “Good move by them. It would have been quite tedious and it’s great to see that they listen to community feedback. This was the one criticism I thought was quite thoughtful when the feedback was given. Many users used data to support their arguments, and it seems that Funcom responded well to that. Kudos to developers who listen.”
With the upcoming August patch, Funcom also wants to add other smaller changes that the testers have not yet seen. When the patch and the changes are known, you will find out everything as usual on MeinMMO. The endgame of Dune: Awakening remains a significant weak point for many in the otherwise well-executed survival game: Players from Dune: Awakening compare the endgame to the disappointing season 8 of Game of Thrones
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About 9 months ago, Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street first showcased gameplay from his Project Ghost. In this MMORPG, fans are to be involved in the development from the start. Now, further insights into the game are to follow – this time live and with well-known YouTubers and Twitch streamers.
What will be shown in the live gameplay? As revealed by the X account of the responsible development studio, there will be a live gameplay stream with four players:
CohhCarnage has been streaming various games like Apex Legends and Path of Exile for many years. He doesn’t stick to one main game. The streamer was live for so many days in a row, that he didn’t know what to do during a break.
JoCat is a well-known YouTuber who primarily plays the MMORPG Final Fantasy 14. He has also had to take a break in the past.
Josh Strife Hayes is one of the biggest YouTubers when it comes to MMORPGs. He made a video about Maple Story in the past, which he was not allowed to publish.
Developer Ghostcrawler is also participating.
The latest content added to Project Ghost is to be showcased. We will only find out which ones that are in the stream. Although there has been gameplay shown before, that was not live.
In the comments, an X user also asks whether we will finally get to see the gameplay. The developer then replies: We will finally see it.
When does the livestream take place? It will take place on August 14, 2025, at 8 PM Central European Summer Time. You can follow the live gameplay on the 4 Twitch channels of the participants.
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Ghostcrawler presents his new development studio in the video
New MMORPG with Innovative Ideas
What is special about Project Ghost? The MMORPG fully relies on its blue zones. They are to be procedurally generated but feel “handcrafted”. Here, there are supposed to be location-specific quests and objectives. Additionally, the zones are to be private for each player or group and have an impact on the world.
Instead of focusing on survival like many others, Project Ghost uses roguelike elements. Over time, you should be able to choose different skills and upgrades here.
In contrast, there are supposed to be red zones that are indeed handcrafted. They are intended to provide content familiar from theme park MMORPGs like Final Fantasy 14.
MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller thoroughly examined the three maps of the Open Beta of Battlefield 6 and ranked them. One map stood out as a clear loser.
Overall, the maps left a really positive impression on me. Even after about 20 hours in the beta, they didn’t feel boring or annoying – with one exception.
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Die große Stärke von Battlefield 6 sind die Maps!
Rank 3 – Liberation Peak
The map is set in the mountains of Tajikistan, and that’s exactly how the gameplay feels. The map borders a high mountain on one side, and in the middle of the battlefield, right by the fiercely contested C-flag (in Conquest), there is another hill. The problem is that any somewhat elevated position becomes a nest for numerous snipers. This unfortunately made the gameplay incredibly repetitive very quickly.
You spawn, see the glimmer of at least 10–12 campers in various directions, and try to somehow get from cover to cover to the next objective. Just before reaching the objective, you find yourself once again staring down the barrel of some snipers, making the last meters feel like hell. If you manage to reach the flag, a tank is waiting for you – tough luck if you’re not a specialist.
This wasn’t fun – especially when you really don’t feel like countering enemy snipers with a sniper rifle. However, this was the best way to get the campers off their mountain.
Alternatively, at least in Conquest, you continually fight for the C-flag. There are a few positions where you can be safe from the snipers. But fighting for just one flag isn’t quite the gameplay I was hoping for.
Rank 2 – Iberian Offensive
The map in the streets of Gibraltar plays quickly and action-packed. There’s close-quarters combat in houses that get gradually reduced to rubble during the match, street fighting with tanks and infantry units, and narrow alleys that either become sneaky routes or fiercely contested hotspots.
In Conquest, I often saw control of the points shifting rapidly. There was always a reason to keep moving, and I never had to run long to find the next gunfight. Often, I would run into a whole group of enemies against whom I had to prove my skills.
Ideally, I would get 1–2 kills, run a few meters around the corner, reload quickly, and get back into the fight, which again brought 1–2 kills. This process would repeat until an entire group was eliminated and no one could be revived anymore.
The map has a really good flow with typical Battlefield moments and a successful mix of vehicle warfare and infantry combat. Importantly, there’s also enough cover to avoid tanks when you really don’t feel like engaging them.
It’s not ranked 1 because the map loses some quality once certain buildings are plagued by destruction. This opens up more angles to watch out for when approaching the buildings from the outside.
On the other hand, I also didn’t feel comfortable in the interior of an extremely destroyed house. Especially since shotguns were absolutely overpowered at close range during the beta and could tear everything apart with one shot. Overall, Iberian Offensive is a paradise for shotgun players, and as a shotgun hater, I have to give it negative points.
The map has everything I want from a Battlefield map – including immersion in a successful setting. While tanks roll and dominate the combat on the wide streets of Egypt’s capital, infantry fight for every inch in the alleys.
This almost reminded me of certain situations in Operation Spind or Metro – but with the difference that, due to the availability of tanks for all classes, there were meaningful tasks:
Medics could gather countless revives at the control points.
Assault soldiers were a powerful weapon due to their versatile kit, allowing for gradual progression.
Scouts could use clever spawn beacons to initialize an excellent flank for the squad.
Engineers helped maintain or gain control of the streets by destroying enemy tanks and repairing friendly ones.
Moreover, it was possible for a single squad to break through and flank the enemies – if they weren’t paying attention – thereby creating new opportunities for their team. A well-thrown smoke grenade could achieve a lot here.
I liked the map best in smaller modes like Domination since it’s not too narrow and not too sprawling. In Domination, there’s a relatively long street where shotgun players don’t have a good time. Snipers are also not overpowered on this street and can be dealt with using weapons like the AK-205.
On August 12, 2025, Patch 1.02.1 for Elden Ring: Nightreign will be released. You can find out when the servers are down, when you can play again, and the patch notes here.
Server Down in Nightreign – when? The servers were taken down on August 12, 2025, at 10:00 CEST (17:00 JST, 01:00 PDT) across all platforms.
When can I play Nightreign again? According to a post on X.com, the maintenance and implementation of the patch will take about 3 hours. We will inform you as soon as the servers are back online.
What happens during the server down? The servers will be taken down. During this time, you can only play Nightreign offline and solo. However, the servers are now back online. If you have issues, please restart the game and log in again.
You can find out what is included in the patch in the next section. The patch notes for Elden Ring: Nightreign are usually available only once the patch is online.
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Elden Ring Nightreign: Trailer introduces new 2-player mode
All Patch Notes for 1.01.3
When will the patch notes be released? Typically, the complete patch notes will go online when the server maintenance is completed and the patch goes live. Once the patch notes are available, we will update the post and provide you with the most important information as well as the full patch notes.
Unfortunately, you will have to wait a little longer.
In the future, Nightreign is also expected to receive additional content such as a major DLC. This will likely introduce new bosses and characters for a fresh experience. You can read about what else is waiting for you, the latest updates on planned content, and when you can expect them here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Roadmap and upcoming content
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In 2011, a German content creator began his career on YouTube, but it was not as unintended as initially suspected.It had been planned for some time, and the former YouTuber and Twitch streamer Ungespielt, known as “Unge,” was involved.
Who is it about? YouTuber Felix “Rotpilz” has over 620,000 subscribers on YouTube. He started his YouTube channel about 12 years ago with content related to the game Minecraft, around the time when other German YouTubers were also experiencing their first hype, such as Felix “Dner” from der Laden or Simon “Ungespielt” Unge.
Rotpilz was able to achieve a rocket start with his channel. It seemed coincidental at the time, but after a 3-year YouTube break, the YouTuber now clarifies the story behind his success in his latest video.
In the past, HandOfBlood was also a big YouTuber. Now he is mainly active on Twitch. We introduce him to you in our video:
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
“No one ever questioned it”
This is how Rotpilz became known through Unge: Rotpilz had early connections to the YouTuber Ungespielt. Unge built his YouTube career in the 2010s and primarily played Minecraft. Rotpilz got connected with Unge through the YouTuber “Justin” and became friends with him.
Rotpilz himself also had a channel back then: “FelixHardyGames.” However, it was not very successful, and Unge saw an opportunity to give his buddy a proper boost in reach.
In his then Minecraft project “MEGAPROJEKT,” Unge played together with other YouTubers. In his Minecraft house, there was a red mushroom that he had set up as decoration, but it quickly became a kind of character of its own.
In one of his videos, Unge posed the following challenge to his viewers: Whoever created a YouTube channel named “Rotpilz” first would be subscribed to by the YouTuber. That person would also be allowed to participate in the project.
However, the channel had already been created together by Felix and Unge, so no one could be faster. Felix started creating his own Minecraft content with his YouTube account Rotpilz. His first video was a commentless Minecraft gameplay aiming to create an exciting build-up.
Rotpilz himself says today: “How could a hype possibly emerge from that back then?” (Source: YouTube).
This is how things progressed with Unge and Rotpilz: Eventually, Rotpilz streamed live himself and was on a server with Unge and other YouTubers. He intended to intentionally irritate other players and repeatedly killed Unge in Minecraft.
Unge pretended to be annoyed, but the encounter was not coincidental; it was completely planned. Eventually, Rotpilz “revealed” himself as Rotpilz, and Unge played surprised. Rotpilz said about this:
“I took the video offline a long time ago because it’s the worst acting ever. I have no idea why people bought it back then. No one ever questioned it.” (Source: YouTube)
You can watch the video here on YouTube:
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Just a month later, Rotpilz already had over 30,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel and went to gamescom to sign autographs. After that, more Minecraft projects followed, such as Minecraft Hero or Craftattack, of which Rotpilz is one of the founding members.
The new great enemy of the Avengers is an iconic Marvel villain who could be an even bigger villain than Thanos in the upcoming movies. At least, if some of his terrible deeds are adapted. Even if they don’t quite fit with Disney.
Which villain is it about? It has been known for a while: Dr. Doom will be the new great villain of the Avengers and will even be portrayed by fan-favorite Robert Downey Jr. Comic and movie fans already know the villain from previous Fantastic Four films.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The new Marvel film will be released in theaters on July 25
A villain and a big hater
What makes him so sinister? Victor von Doom first appeared in 1962 in the comic Fantastic Four No. 5 and has since not only been one of the greatest arch-enemies of the Fantastic Four, but has also repeatedly posed a great danger to the universe, behaving like quite a scoundrel. Some stories go so far that you can’t even imagine them in the MCU.
For example, he made a pact with the demon trio Haazareth Three. He gained mystical powers and a powerful armor. However, he sacrificed the soul of his greatest love, Valeria, for this. His armor then consisted of Valeria, granting him powerful abilities. In the course of this story, he also imprisoned Franklin Richards, the child of Mr. Fantastic and Sue Storm, in hell and had him tortured by demons.
He rules his country Latveria like a dictator, often leading wars as well. In the 2010 comic event Doomwar, he waged war with Wakanda to seize the source of vibranium. This is on top of countless times he conquered the world.
When the inhabitants of Asgard were looking for a new home, Dr. Doom offered them Latveria. But he actually did this only to abduct some of them and conduct experiments on them. This story takes place in the comic Thor No. 606 from 2010.
In a confrontation with the villain Thanos in the comic Secret Wars No. 8 (2015), he easily defeated him with his god armor by ripping out his entire spine.
But these are just a few of the terrible deeds that Dr. Doom has committed throughout his history. The sinister thing about him is also that he has no greater motives. Often he acts purely out of greed for power or his hatred of the Fantastic Four. The worst part: he is still incredibly intelligent. Everything you need to know about the next Avengers film can be found here: Avengers: Doomsday – Everything about the cast, trailer, and release – Everything about the upcoming Marvel film
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Those who have already gained experience in Baldur’s Gate 3 before their first playthrough of the game will already have their own experiences with the spells in the game. However, there are some spells and tricks that feel significantly different than in a tabletop DnD session – and sometimes really intense.
Spells in Baldur’s Gate 3 originate from Dungeons & Dragons, sometimes even having the same description as in the printed rulebooks. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 is not the same as DnD, as some mechanics of a TTRPG are difficult to establish in a video game (even though fans of the game generally agree that Larian has demonstrated exceptional performance in this regard).
Nevertheless, there are some spells that can surprise a DnD novice with experience in Baldur’s Gate 3 – either negatively or positively, both are possible.
This also applies in reverse when a spell from DnD becomes almost always accessible in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Which spells they are and which differ significantly will be presented in this list. Of course, the impact of a specific spell in the game is situation-dependent, yet we want to rank the spells – with the most influential change in first place.
Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
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Spiritual Weapon
Level 2 Conjuration Spell
Cleric
The Spiritual Weapon is an extremely useful spell, especially since it is obtained fairly early as a Level 2 spell. Having another combat-ready instance by your side not only deals more damage but can also, instead of the casting cleric, take some hits – at least in Baldur’s Gate 3.
In Dungeons & Dragons, the weapon cannot be targeted in combat and therefore cannot be attacked or damaged. This makes it longer-lasting, but it cannot jump in as a distraction to absorb damage from enemies.
The disadvantage in Dungeons & Dragons is that the weapon cannot act on its own and can only be moved and used through the cleric’s bonus action. In Baldur’s Gate 3, the weapon has its own action available and can move without consuming the player’s bonus action.
A quite different playstyle, but still in both cases a very useful support that should not be underestimated.
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What looks like a secret fight club in WoW Classic has a good reason – even if you don’t see it right away.
In World of Warcraft, there are a lot of things that you might not understand at first glance. Be it the story behind the Old Gods, the first time entering the inn at Goldshire on a roleplay realm – or a strange gathering of Alliance and Horde characters battling each other in numerous duels. Such was the case for a Tauren, who was quite astonished at where he had landed.
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What happened? In the WoW Classic subreddit, the player alfadasfire posted a screenshot along with the sentence “I think I walked into something.” The image shows a part of the Barrens, where characters from the Alliance and Horde have gathered and challenge each other to duels. The Tauren is visibly confused by the behavior and cannot quite explain what he has stumbled upon.
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What is the reason for these duels? In the comments, it becomes clear that many other players apparently recognize the sight and behind the duels lies a simple reason: the buff “Warchief’s Blessing”. This buff increases a character’s HP by 300, boosts attack speed by 15%, and grants 10 mana points every 5 seconds. An extremely strong buff, especially useful in raids and dungeons to maximize a character’s performance.
This buff is awarded only when a Horde player completes a one-time quest – then all Horde characters in Orgrimmar, at the crossroads and the immediate vicinity receive this effect.
However, since this buff is exclusively available for Horde characters, Alliance players need a trick to also receive the buff. This is where mind control comes into play. By dueling against a Horde priest, Alliance characters can have mind control cast on them at the moment the buff is distributed. For the duration of the mind control, the Alliance characters are considered “friendly” to the Horde and therefore also valid targets for Horde buffs.
This gathering is therefore not a quirky cult or an ominous fight club, but rather Alliance players who want to get the absolute maximum out of their characters and are willing to maintain a second WoW subscription or pay someone in the Horde with gold to benefit from this buff at the right moment. That would definitely have been an incident ChatGPT wouldn’t have had a good answer for…
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Porridge is one of the dishes you need for the cooking event in Grow a Garden from Roblox. You will learn how to make it without much trial and error here.
What do you need Porridge for? Porridge is one of the items needed for the cooking event “Kitchen Storm” to satisfy Chris P. Bacon’s cravings. To find the right recipes, you need to experiment a lot and use many ingredients.
To save you from this experimentation, we have prepared some examples of how you can craft the different types of Porridge at the cooking pot in the center of the island and target different rarities.
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There are various ways to successfully produce Porridge. We will list some safe ones so you don’t have to experiment much. It is advisable to start with the Rare recipe, as the others are more difficult to make and sometimes only work if Chris P. has a craving for it.
To cook Porridge, you need the following ingredients:
Rare
1x Corn
1 x Cauliflower
1 x Lingonberry
Legendary
2 x Banana
1 x Apple
Mythical
2 x Violet Corn
3 x Dragon Fruit
or
2 x Sugarglaze
1 x Blood Banana
Divine
2 x Violet Corn
3 x Mango
Sweet Tea Recipes – Prismatic & Transcendent
If you have Prismatic or event-specific ingredients and you balance them well with a craving, you can rack up a ton of rewards. A Transcendent recipe will also serve you well, but it’s not so easy to get the right ingredients, and you need some patience.
In addition to Porridge, Chris P. Bacon also frequently craves a warm beverage. This is why his craving for Sweet Tea appears often. Here’s how you can make the sweet tea without much detour and earn some good rewards: Grow a Garden: Sweet Tea – Important Recipes Overview
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