2 strong attackers return for 6 hours in an event in Pokémon GO. If you haven’t gotten them yet, you shouldn’t miss them.
What kind of event is this? On Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Hyperbonus: Prime Raid Day will take place. This is the third event that was made available as a reward during this year’s GO Fest by trainers worldwide.
The event not only brings you 2 strong attackers with adventure effects back, but also offers you an increased chance to obtain both as shiny.
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All content from the Hyperbonus: Prime Raid Day
Which monsters are there in the event? In the event, you can challenge, defeat, and catch Dialga and Palkia in their primal forms in raids. You will also benefit from an increased shiny chance with both monsters.
Currently, you cannot obtain either move via TM. If you are missing them, you can use the event to hopefully get one of each with the corresponding moves.
What bonuses are there in the event? The following bonuses are also active during the event:
increased chance of shiny specimens
up to five additional free raid passes by spinning gym stops
50% more experience points after raid battles
increased chance of XL candy for raids on-site (from level 31)
increased remote raid limit (from Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 PM to Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:00 AM)
You can only have one free raid pass at a time. To get the next one, you need to use the one you previously received. After that, you can get the next pass by spinning a gym stop.
Event Ticket: For $4.99 (approximately €5), you can also purchase an event ticket. You will receive the following bonuses:
8 additional raid passes through gym stops
guaranteed XL candy in raids (from level 31)
three times the experience points for raid battles
Not only is the Prime Raid Day waiting for you this month. There are many more events and content available in August in the game. What exactly they are and when they take place, you can find out in our overview with all events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The “March of the Goblins” event in Diablo 4 has brought more treasure goblins to Sanctuary. However, the rarest among them still seems to be a myth. Many are convinced: He is the unicorn among goblins.
Loot goblins appear randomly in Diablo 4 and can drop some serious loot. Unlike almost all other enemies in Diablo, goblins do not fight, but run away. As part of the “March of the Goblins” event, Blizzard introduced six new types of goblins into the game in March 2025. Each of them has their special loot.
What kind of rare goblin is this? The rarest goblin is “Fedric the Shimmering Old”, who is guaranteed to have a Majestic Spark and a mythical item in his bag. The special treasure goblin shimmers purple-pink, the same color as Mythic Uniques. Since the new goblins have entered Diablo 4, players have been discussing Fedric. Many believe: This is probably the rarest enemy in video game history.
The different treasure goblins that came to Diablo 4 and remained permanently in the game can be seen here:
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“I will probably see a yeti before this goblin”
This is what the community is currently discussing: Even after the last “March of the Goblins” in early August, the rare goblin is again a topic among the community. In a post on Reddit, the user gorays21 asks: “Now that the goblin event is over: Have you seen the mythical goblin?”
Some respond that they might have caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of their eye, but he is too fast to catch. Others believe that they probably confused him with “Murl the Curious”, a purple goblin who just drops Oboluses.
Some joke that they would rather see other rare phenomena in real life than this one rare treasure goblin. Below we summarize a few comments:
Seanna86 writes: “I have killed over 2000 goblins and have never seen this ‘unicorn’.”
TheRealMortiferus reports: “Not in this goblin event, no. But I did see one some time ago. However, I couldn’t catch him. He is much faster than other goblins and very resilient (maybe even immune?) to crowd control.”
KickerofTale jokes: “I will probably see a yeti in real life before I see such [a goblin] on screen.”
Motes_Wyndmyr jokingly says: “Never seen a mythical goblin, but I’ve seen Bigfoot in the woods of Scosglen!”
robituri asks: “Is there a mythical goblin?”
asria posts a screenshot of her goblin kills and writes: “Almost 4000 goblins and have not seen a mythical one.”
Many players praise on Reddit the frequency of goblins during the event and wish that it stays this way permanently, or that the “March of the Goblins” at least happens regularly. They say: This makes the open world much more fun.
When Rod Fergusson joined Blizzard in 2020, he was expected to live up to his reputation as the “Closer” and successfully bring Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal out of development hell. Now the veteran is leaving the diabolical franchise.
Why is Rod Fergusson leaving? The General Manager for the Diablo franchise explains in a new post on X that he will leave Blizzard after 4 major releases. Fergusson writes:
After five years of driving the Diablo franchise forward with four major releases, it is time for me to leave Blizzard/Microsoft with sword in hand and see what comes next. The teams are set up for success and have an exciting array of releases ahead. I am incredibly proud of what we’ve built together and look forward to what comes next for Diablo and me.
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What job did Rod Fergusson have? When the experienced veteran joined Blizzard in 2020, two major games of the studio, Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal 2, were in development, with the fourth installment particularly having a very difficult development period. Additionally, the major Blizzard classic Diablo 2 was set to receive a remake with Resurrected.
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To ensure all 3 projects would launch successfully, Blizzard management specifically sought a developer with experience in the blockbuster sector and a reputation as a “Closer” who knows how to wrap up projects.
Rod Fergusson was the lead behind the “Gears of War” series for many years.
The developer helped bring the also problematic development of BioShock Infinite to a successful conclusion.
At Epic, he worked on games like Unreal Tournament 3, Infinity Blade, and Shadow Complex.
Fergusson proved at Blizzard that his reputation was warranted. All 3 Diablo games celebrated major release successes. Diablo 4 alone generated $666 million just 5 days after launch. On October 8, 2024, the release of the first D4 expansion Vessel of Hatred followed.
The General Manager comments on linkedin.com that his goal was to give one of his own favorite franchises, Diablo, a new boost, and how proud he is to have achieved that goal.
It 27s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes.” We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. You can expectbig updates for WoW and FFXIV, a new superhero MMO, some delays, and much more.
The highlights of the week:
On August 18, 2025, a new superhero MMORPG called Ship of Heroes will be released on Steam. On shipofheroes.com, the developers explain why teaming up can be rewarding, even though all content aside from 2 raids can also be tackled solo. They also clarify that there will be no automated group finder. As in the past, in Vanilla WoW and such, players will need to communicate with each other before forming groups.
Nice: Since the launch of the Dawntrail expansion, the community has been criticizing Final Fantasy XIV. In particular, the story has been under fire so far. But the new patch seems to turn the tide.
Final Fantasy XIV: Neuer Trailer zu Patch 7.3 macht Bock auf „The Promise of Tomorrow“
All 9 elite specializations of GW2: Visions of Eternity are now known
What happened with the big MMORPGs:
Blizzard has released the release plan for the next raid instances of WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. In September, we will once again stand on the “Terrace of Eternal Spring.” More details can be found on blizzard.com.
In the first week of August, the annual big style check of World of Warcraft always takes place. In theory, the outfit that best matches the theme should win. However, reality often looks different.
To ensure that the community actually plays the new capture-the-flag mode in the new season of New World, the developers deactivated other PvP modes. After criticism, they are changing this again.
On August 13, 2025, the Firemoon Festival event will begin in Final Fantasy XIV. You can find all the information about it on finalfantasyxiv.com.
On August 7, 2025, update 2.22.0 for Throne and Liberty was released. It includes the major boss event Call to Arms, the treasure hunt for Mystic Portals, and more. You can find the patch notes on playthroneandliberty.com. You can also find an overview of the August events on playthroneandliberty.com. In addition, a new release plan was released for the big Edania update of Black Desert. The first half of the contents is set to go live on August 21, followed by part 2 on September 11. You can find the details at X.
Until August 12, you can still try ESO Plus for Elder Scrolls Online for free. You can find the details on elderscrollsonline.com. The developers have also introduced the Golden Plans for August, also on elderscrollsonline.com.
Until August 26, 2025, the Festival of the Four Winds is running in Guild Wars 2. You can find all the info about it on guildwars2.com.
With the Summoner, Amalgam, and Medium, the developers of Guild Wars 2 have introduced the last 3 of a total of 9 new elite specializations of the upcoming expansion Visions of Eternity. You can find all the information on guildwars2.com. The trailer is as follows:
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And once again OSRS: The developers are currently preparing to implement the sailing skill, with fresh resources, rewards, and mechanics. So much is included that there was a long blog post by the developers about it on runescape.com.
On August 5, Update 45.1.1 was released for Lord of the Rings Online. Problems were fixed and minor changes were made. You can find the patch notes on lotro.com.
From August 5 to August 11, the Pirate Attack event runs in Star Wars: The Old Republic. An overview of all events in August can be found on swtor.com.
Metin2 is getting paid servers and a subscription called Metin+, via mmorpg.org.pl.
Until August 19, 2025, the Elysian Initiation event is running in Trove. Tauri is your guide through a new quest line with 15 steps, full of trials, familiar faces, and a few surprises. You can find more information on trionworlds.com.
The MMORPG oldie Rift received another small patch on August 5 with event contents and bug fixes. You can find the patch notes on riftgame.com.
After switching to 64-bit servers, there were not only problems with Lord of the Rings Online but also with Dungeons & Dragons Online. At times, the player experience in the modern worlds was so slow that the community organized a strike to make it clear to the developers that it couldn’t stay that way. You can learn more about it on ddo.com.
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When the MMORPG Tera was released in 2011, it shone despite some weaknesses with its action-packed, powerful combat. Now there are reports that a second part is said to be in development.
Since July 24, 2025, registrations for the first global beta of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have been ongoing. There was intense criticism regarding the monetization beforehand. The developers are now responding to this.
Ragnarok Online 3 recently showed a new trailer with gameplay and thus sparked hope among many veterans. Now comes the sobering reality, at least for fans from Germany and other countries in Europe: The game will not be available here.
The good news: According to recent reports, RO3 will have a predatory, pay-to-win model, thus having nothing to do with the original Ragnarok Online. You can read more about it on Reddit.
On August 6, the early access version of Pax Dei received another update, featuring a revised journal, a new storage in Petra Dei, and more. You can find the patch notes at playpaxdei.com.
The developers of Persist Online have given their zombie MMORPG a comprehensive overhaul of the skill system and further updates. The patch notes from recent days can be found in the official Discord. Meanwhile, another test of the contents is taking place this weekend. When a larger audience will have access to the servers is unclear.
On Steam, you can currently download the beta of Calamity. The developers describe their game as a free sandbox MMORPG inspired by genre legends such as World of Warcraft, Lineage, Diablo, and Albion Online. However, due to the pixelated top-down perspective, a lot of imagination is needed.
In the latest part of the podcast about the MMORPG project Ghost on YouTube, lead developer Greg Street revealed that the blue zones should also cater to small teams of 2 players, for example. They are also considering solo support, but actually want people to team up. Otherwise, it was mainly about sound design and music.
AI has become an integral part of many people’s daily lives. However, especially in video games like World of Warcraft, one should not rely on it too much.
World of Warcraft has grown immensely with now 10 expansions. Keeping track of all the content, areas, and routes is not that easy. Newcomers can easily get lost and feel overwhelmed when they need help. This also applies to WoW Classic – as the game world was already gigantic back then.
However, those who need help today often do not search on Google for a solution but rather ask an AI like ChatGPT. That this can bring more confusion than assistance in the case of World of Warcraft is now made evident by an example.
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What was asked? The user Tercel9 wanted to know from ChatGPT how to get from Stonard to Kargath in World of Warcraft. This is actually a pretty simple route that runs relatively straight north.
However, ChatGPT apparently had other plans, as the player was supposed to embark on a little trip through the entire kingdom of Stormwind – over the Deadwind Pass, into Duskwood to Elwynn, then a detour to Westfall, and finally over Redridge and the Burning Steppes to Kargath in the Blasted Lands.
ChatGPT even wanted to know afterwards if it should draw a map – to which the answer was yes.
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The map shown by the AI does not exist in the game as such – it is a product of the AI’s “imagination” and seems to be loosely based on the actual maps that exist in WoW. Not only is the arrangement of the areas completely incorrect, but it also does not match the route that ChatGPT itself proposed in any way.
“This is the map you deserve”
This request to ChatGPT is being discussed in the community. Most are amused by the nonsense that the AI has conjured up. Many lament that AI seems to have real difficulties with anything related to gaming.
“AI hallucinations are a big problem, coupled with the fact that generative AI has a tone of confidence in its responses. Avoid generative AI responses at all costs, especially when you want to research something.” – CassadeeBTW
“All the LLMs I’ve used so far are incredibly bad at anything related to gaming, especially WoW stuff.” – toadling
“You are playing one of the most documented games in gaming history. Literally, every question you could ask has been answered either on wowhead or in old Reddit posts that can be found with a simple Google search. That is not the map you need – but the map you deserve.” – zealouscamel
In the end, most comments are probably correct. At least currently, when it comes to questions about most video games, you are better off listening to guides, Reddit posts, or videos – and perhaps only using AI for other matters. This way, you also do not completely lose your research skills. Long routes are also a bit of nostalgia for World of Warcraft – just like a find that a player made for only one Euro.
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Battlefield 6 has already captivated hundreds of thousands of fans with its gameplay, but some of them are still wondering which weapons are among the best. We provide you with a short overview.
Update, August 13: The article has been updated and supplemented with the following categories:
– Carbine – LMG – Shotgun
The images of the weapons will be added when the second beta starts.
What kind of weapons are these? Our list features the best weapons from Battlefield 6 in beta. These weapons are easy to use, effective in combat, and reliable when it comes to taking out targets quickly and efficiently.
Our list specifically refers to the beta, as the list may be expanded and weapons could still be adjusted in the full release. Consider the list as a preliminary, simplified tier list.
Our results for the list come from years of shooter experience, seasoned with opinions from the community. If you disagree, feel free to express this in the comments. But now, let’s get to the list.
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NVO-228E – Best Assault Rifle
NVO-228E
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Single-Port Brake
Barrel: 409mm Fluted
Magazine: 30RND Magazine
Ammunition: Polymer Case
Scope: BF-2M 3.00x
Underbarrel: Classic Vertical
Top Accessory: 5 MW Red
Why is the weapon so good? The assault rifle impresses with outstanding accuracy. The weapon fires slightly slower than other models in its class, but it inflicts more damage and benefits from increased precision.
SGX – Best Submachine Gun
SGX
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Compensated Brake
Barrel: 8″ Extended
Magazine: 36RND Magazine
Ammunition: Soft Point
Scope: SU-123 1.25x
Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical
Why is the weapon so good? The SGX is the first submachine gun you can unlock, but it’s worth it, as it produces more damage despite a slight decrease in spread and precision. With the right attachments, you can turn the SGX into a laser that tears apart your enemies in close combat.
M2010 ESR – Best Sniper
M2010 ESR
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Flash Hider
Barrel: 26″ Carbon
Magazine: 5RND Magazine
Ammunition: Tungsten Core
Scope: S-VPS 6.00X
Underbarrel: Low-Profile Stubby
Ergonomics: DLC Bolt
Optical Accessory: AG Coating
Why is the weapon so good? So far, there is only one sniper, but it packs a punch. The M2010 ESR is a precise beast that can drop any opponent with a single headshot. If you want to be a sniper, you should go for this build.
M87A1 – Best Shotgun
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: CQB Suppressor
Barrel: 20″ Factory
Magazine: 7 Shell Tube
Ammunition: Buckshot
Scope: Iron Sights
Underbarrel: Ribbed Stubby
Top Accessory: 5 MW Green
Why is the weapon so good? Even though the M87A1 is currently the only shotgun in the arsenal, it should not be missing from any loadout designed for close quarters. The weapon can also take out your enemies from long distances with a single shot and packs enough punch to send your opponents flying through the air.
KTS100 MK8 – Best LMG
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: Shortened Suppressor
Barrel: 508mm MK8
Magazine: 60RND Drum Mag
Ammunition: Full Metal Jacket
Scope: ST Prisim 2.50x
Underbarrel: 6H64 Vertical
Ergonomics: Match Trigger
Why is the weapon so good? For strong sustained fire with a precise setup, you should use the KTS100 MK8. The weapon is reliable, stable, has a large magazine, and is optimal for combat at long to medium distances.
AK-205 – Best Carbine
Best Attachments:
Muzzle: CQB Suppressor
Barrel: 314mm Standard
Magazine: 30RND Magazine
Ammunition: Soft Point
Scope: ST Prisim 2.50x
Underbarrel: Ribbed Stubby
Why is the weapon so good? The AK-205 is already one of the best weapons in the game. It fires quickly, has a solid magazine, and its stability is like a laser. Additionally, it can be used by any class in weapon lock. Thus, this weapon is practically for every soldier.
Which weapon should I take as a starter? As a temporary solution until you unlock the NVO-228E, you can start with the M433. The rifle is a solid alternative but slightly weaker than its Soviet version. With the following attachments, you should use it:
Muzzle: Compensated Brake
Barrel: 16.5″ Rifle
Magazine: 40RND Magazine
Ammunition: Full Metal Jacket
Scope: CCO 2.00x
Underbarrel: Full Angled
These were the best weapons you can currently use and should try out in the beta. Do you have another build that is also solid and performs well in combat? Then feel free to share it in the comments. Another strong starter weapon is the M4A1. More details about this weapon are provided by our shooter expert Dariusz: A weapon saved my entry into the beta of Battlefield 6, it was the perfect choice for the first hours
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After 4 years of development, the team behind a new indie game was excited to finally send their lovingly crafted project into Early Access. Everyone was ready – Steam unfortunately was not.
What mistake did the developers make? Yaldi Games, the developers of the new relaxing cozy game “Out and About”, intended to launch in Early Access yesterday, on August 7, 2025. They had been working on their first game for years and had already attracted a lot of players who were looking forward to the game’s release.
However, instead of releasing, the studio issued a message on Steam: “Hello everyone, we are very sorry, but we cannot release today. We simply cannot press the button. It’s gone.”
The team explains that they unfortunately forgot to check the box for “Early Access” until the morning of the planned release. Once this is checked, Steam initiates a review phase, which is a normal procedure of the site. However, this is starting at an “inopportune” time.
Because during this time, the aforementioned button disappears – along with it the trigger for the release.
Here you can see the trailer for “Out and About” by Yaldi Games, which will now be delayed by a few days:
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“The release button is gone. Literally.”
How are the developers handling the mistake? Yaldi Games wrote in their message to the community that they are very sorry about the entire situation. Since this is their first game and they have not yet gathered the necessary experience, they did not check the box for Early Access and delayed the entire release with their delay.
They have tried to contact Steam, but they are not very optimistic that their game and its review phase could somehow be expedited to ensure an earlier release for the waiting players.
One of the developers also posted on TikTok with a message to the community:
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“I am still a bit in shock, I think. […] You were all so excited, some of you were looking forward to playing it on your birthday. Happy Birthday! I am so sorry. […] This is because this is our first game and we didn’t know better.”
How is the community reacting? The waiting players are very understanding and can relate that mistakes can happen. Some people found out about the team’s game because of the video on TikTok:
steffixilef: “Well, I think this helped me find the game :D”
Cozy Tea Games: “I am so sorry, guys! This must have really taken the wind out of your sails. We are all still very excited about the release, and a few days in the grand scheme of things won’t matter much.”
Chocmoojoo: “Having already released on Steam, I feel this deeply in my soul. Hopefully it works out on Monday for all of you!”
Wonder Croshet: “We have been waiting excitedly for this game for years, so we can certainly wait a little longer.”
Kore: “Oopsies happen, but the wait will be worth it. We will be there!”
We are keeping our fingers crossed for the team at Yaldi Games that their game gets through Steam’s review phase quickly and that players can finally play their long-awaited cozy game. Although we at MeinMMO like to talk about MMORPGs, cozy games might not be so different from our namesake genre. During the grindfest, MeinMMO author Cedric put more thought into the topic: Cozy games are the better MMORPGs and I almost believe it too
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In Pokémon GO the Mampfaxo Hatching Day is coming. What bonuses does it bring, which ones should you take advantage of? We summarize it.
When does the Mampfaxo Hatching Day start? The event bonuses apply on Saturday, August 9th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. So you have a good 6 hours to take advantage of them.
What is the highlight? Unsurprisingly, the event revolves entirely around Mampfaxo. This is the baby Pokémon from Generation 4, which can evolve into Relaxo.
It will hatch more frequently from 2 km eggs that you collect during this period. The most important thing: It has an increased shiny chance. You have a good opportunity to catch shiny Mampfaxo and, through evolution, shiny Relaxo.
But there are also a few other bonuses that you can take advantage of.
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How to make the most of the Mampfaxo Day
Another bonus during the event is that the hatching distance for all eggs is reduced by half. This bonus applies from now on! This means that you can currently hatch your egg supply more easily by going for walks.
If you want to have a good chance of shiny Mampfaxo on Saturday, it is advisable to collect as many eggs with the Pokémon as possible. So you should start hatching your egg supply now and then preferably not collect any new eggs until the event begins.
As soon as the Saturday event starts at 11:00, you should ideally have 9 free slots for 2 km eggs that you can collect at PokéStops. This way, you will have more opportunities to hatch Mampfaxo.
By the way, you can also download an egg widget to your smartphone. Then, even with the game closed, you can track how far you are currently with hatching when you are using Adventure Sync.
Complete the research: During the Hatching Day, you will also receive a free, limited-time research task. From it, you will receive an incubator and 5,000 XP. This is useful because you can use this incubator to hatch more Mampfaxo examples. So complete the task as quickly as possible.
More XP for you: On Saturday, the “Cuddly Buddy” event is also active. This gives you double the amount of XP when hatching eggs. So you can also fill up your XP account while hatching many eggs.
In summary, on Saturday: Just walk as much as possible to hatch eggs and collect new ones from PokéStops. Make sure to put new eggs in the incubator immediately after the old ones are hatched. And then: Good luck hatching shiny Mampfaxo! How it goes on afterwards? You can read it here: All events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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A farmer in New Zealand has developed an app that matches cows like on Tinder. What started as an experiment is now a tool that helps farmers across the country with breeding.
How did the idea come about? The Radio New Zealand reports that Matthew Zonderop, a dairy farmer in the Waikato region, used multiple spreadsheets and his own code for years to manage his herd of cows. This allowed him to keep track of which cows should be paired with which bulls to avoid inbreeding and promote desired traits.
However, one day a bug in the code caused the entire system to fail, and the carefully maintained breeding data became unusable. Zonderop turned to ChatGPT to fix the problem. When the AI corrected the error and he uploaded his data, he came up with the idea that ChatGPT could not only repair code but also suggest perfect breeding pairings.
From this thought, he initially developed an internal tool for his own operation. When he realized how much time and work it saved him, he, together with partners, developed a fully-fledged app – Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions. An app that helps cows find their suitable match.
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How data and pastures intersect
How does the app work? Almost all dairy cows in New Zealand are DNA profiled. According to Radio New Zealand, the app accesses the monthly updated RAS list (ranking of active breeding bulls) featuring around 27,000 bulls. It analyzes genetic profiles, health parameters, and production data of the cows, including fat and protein content, gestation period, body weight, or fertility and finds the best bulls for each animal.
“Every straw of semen should advance your herd, and we ensure that it does,” is the slogan. According to Zonderop, it now takes less than 40 seconds to find suitable partners for 400 cows, something that used to take weeks. Thus, farmers can not only breed specifically for performance traits but also set special goals.
Why is the app so important? In large countries like the USA, farmers can easily obtain breeding animals from far-off regions to ensure genetic diversity. New Zealand, on the other hand, is a remote island nation with a limited livestock population.
Therefore, farmers must plan carefully, often importing even semen from bulls from abroad to introduce fresh genetic material. An app that automates and optimizes this planning saves time, reduces errors, and prevents costly mismatings.
What does the future hold for the app? According to Rural News Group, Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions is a commercial service with a subscription model. Zonderop himself pays monthly for the AI usage and charges his customers a fee for data entry and bull selection.
So far, the service primarily targets New Zealand dairy farmers, but the idea could also be interesting in other regions with restricted breeding choices, such as remote islands or very isolated breeding areas.
It didn’t even take 24 hours for clips of the first cheaters in the beta of Battlefield 6 to appear. Fans are annoyed, especially because they had to make a bothersome adjustment for this.
What kind of clips have appeared? As early as the evening, some users shared videos of obvious cheaters in the beta of Battlefield 6 on x.com.
For example, @ItsHapa shows in his post a so-called wallhack, where he can see not only his allies but also his enemies through walls. @WisdomAegis shares a video in his post, which also shows a wallhack. An aimbot might also be conceivable based on the video, unless the shooter is simply very good.
Spieler fragen, was eigentlich aus „Niemals vorbestellen“ geworden ist, während Battlefield 6 die Charts auf Steam erobert
Fast Cheaters Despite Secure Boot
Why are fans annoyed? To play Battlefield 6, players must enable the so-called Secure Boot of their PC, otherwise they cannot start the game. This applies to both the beta and the full release. This function is necessary so that Javelin Anticheat, EA’s anti-cheat program, can prevent cheaters from entering the game.
Setting up the function can sometimes turn out to be very annoying and cumbersome, which is why players have questioned the benefit relative to the effort.
In the comments under the users’ clips, many people are now venting their frustration that it didn’t even take 24 hours for the first cheaters to bypass the protection. Others think it’s good that EA can now use the beta to gather data and thereby take stronger action against cheaters:
@Himjamin777 writes via X: “Good, I want all the cheaters in the beta so that they can figure out how to stop them by the time the game releases.”
@JPSlazzik also reassures via X: “Many cheat data will also be collected.”
@JohTha complains via X: “So I went through all that BIOS crap for nothing?”
@CeoofTrigun adds via X: “It doesn’t matter what security protocols they implement; cheaters will always find a way to create cheats for them.”
Producer Alexia Christofi, who works on Battlefield 6, personally responds to the post of @ItsHapa and writes that the team is aware that cheaters have made it into the game and that the specific player is likely already banned.
The community hopes that the problem does not spread and that the effort with Secure Boot was worth it so that the cheater problem will be manageable by the release.
Borderlands 4 is gradually introducing the new characters. And the third one, Amon, is getting a really good reception.
The release of Borderlands 4 is getting closer. And meanwhile, more and more details about the new characters in the game are coming out.
This is Amon: Amon is officially known as the “Knight of the Forge.” The massive giant resembles a barbarian or Viking but is also referred to as a “Warrior-Poet.” While he is a man for the rough stuff, he is also a warm-hearted and clever guy.
His backstory is quite nasty: He grew up in a cult that worshipped chamber monsters. But as it always goes, things went wrong and a chamber monster killed everyone and everything Amon loved.
Therefore, his story is marked by revenge: He wants to destroy as many chamber monsters as possible.
How does Amon play? The new gameplay overview recently released shows it:
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Borderlands 4: Amon Gameplay im Überblick
Amon excites the fan community of Borderlands 4
The gameplay trailer showcases Amon’s wide-ranging abilities. The warrior can, for example, use powerful elemental axes that he throws at his enemies. He also has the option to deploy a gigantic shield that absorbs damage—only to throw it back at the enemy in the form of an energy whip.
Moreover, it’s visible how Amon strikes with a huge hammer, rains down a sword on the enemy, or pounds him with armored fists.
All of this is received quite well by the fans, as one can see in the comments:
“AHHHH!! Amon is my chamber hunter, 100%”, comments Joltzdude139, a well-known content creator for Borderlands on YouTube.
“This guy is Wonderlands gameplay as a character. This is actually great,” says another user referring to the predecessor Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, which transported Borderlands into a fantasy world (on YouTube).
“I mean, wtf guys. How am I supposed to choose from the chamber hunters? Amon looks INSANE,” says YouTuber Moxsy (via YouTube).
“Okay, the sword raining down looks sick af,” says a user (via YouTube).
“I was 100% excited to play Amon. Now I am 300% excited to play Amon,” says user “the_osprey314” (on YouTube).
In short: Amon seems to fill a niche that a lot of players might find pretty cool. What do you think of the new chamber hunter? Let us know in the comments! And if you want to take a closer look at what the other characters in Borderlands 4 have to offer: Here you can find the overview of all new chamber hunters in Borderlands 4!
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The developers of a new action RPG on Steam are already overhauling the entire campaign of their game two weeks after release to offer their masochistic fans a greater challenge.
Which game are we talking about? That would be Hell Clock, a new action RPG from the Brazilian developer studio Rogue Snail. The game was released on July 22, 2025 on Steam, where it receives “very positive” feedback with around 1,700 reviews – 82% recommend the game (as of August 8, 11:35 AM).
In Hell Clock, you play as a warrior named Pajeú. He fights to save the soul of your mentor, who was the spiritual leader of Canudos – a location that was the scene of a massacre. The story is based on the War of Canudos, which took place in the 19th century in Brazil.
On your journey, you face the undead hordes of your tormentors, as with each descent time bends and your powers grow – as do those of your adversaries.
You can watch a trailer for the game here:
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Hell Clock: Launch Trailer for the new ARPG mix from Brazil on Steam
New Endgame and Changes to the Campaign
What is the deal with the revised campaign? This is how the developers are responding to some of the most frequent requests from fans.
The campaign now has two difficulty levels: “Regular” is meant to provide the best introduction to the game, while existing save files run under the difficulty level “Veteran,” the developers explain in a post on Steam
Additionally, there are two new World Tiers for the endgame: “Abyss” and “Oblivion.” The latter is meant to demand everything from players and their characters.
“While we expect that the overwhelming majority of players will manage Abyss, Oblivion is meant to challenge your builds and push your characters to their limits,” the developers state.
On Steam, Hell Clock is priced at €19.50. There is no demo, but you can use the refund policy on Steam within the first two hours if you buy it and don’t like it.
If you are looking for horror games, MeinMMO has exactly the right list for you. It features a colorful mix that covers various horror genres. Plus, you won’t have to spend much money on these games. And here they are: 10 great horror games on Steam for under €20
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A new type of Social Media turned a well-known communication platform into a new vlogging tool. And not the people who need it the most are being protected.
Which platform is being talked about? The messenger app WhatsApp now offers, in addition to the already known stories, another way to share your life with others. The so-called “Channels” are a new tool with which WhatsApp advertises as follows:
“Follow your interests on WhatsApp Channels. Stay up-to-date with the people and organizations that matter to you – all in one place.”
Screenshot of consent for WhatsApp Channels (Source: WhatsApp)
What is a chance for WhatsApp and Meta to advertise is for many others a new form of social media. The channels provide users with a broadcast function and can be discovered, subscribed to, and viewed by everyone on WhatsApp. (Source: Information on the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for WhatsApp Channels)
The YouTuber and TikToker Jen (alias jkhuegel) has already researched about these WhatsApp channels for several weeks and shows in a new video why this new form of social media can not only be questionable but really dangerous. Especially for young people.
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WhatsApp does not protect the people who need it the most
Why is WhatsApp’s “protection” not enough? Since the launch of the channels, there are many children (some as young as 12 or 11 years old) who have started vlogging their entire everyday life through WhatsApp channels and in some cases also revealing much private information about themselves. Through videos and photos, they share their day and can receive reactions from others to these posts.
In the terms of use for WhatsApp channels, WhatsApp states: “Channel admins are responsible for providing an age-appropriate and safe experience for subscribers, and their channels must comply with the policies in our Terms of Service.”
Furthermore, subscribers and admins should not be able to view phone numbers.
However, Jen reports that some children invite their subscribers into their own WhatsApp groups. There, strangers can access their phone numbers and come into closer contact with the children, which can be exploited by offenders in the worst case scenario.
What are other issues? Besides the lack of protection for children, another problem is highlighted under Jen’s video. Many users are not only unaware of the danger that has been raised with the new tool, but some also do not care.
Comments like “it’s not that deep” or “what’s the problem” show that in many cases the safety of those in need of protection is not adequately addressed.
Other users, however, see the issue that Jen’s research reveals and wish that WhatsApp would introduce stricter rules for age groups and that parents should take more interest in their children’s social media engagement.
Despite the accusations against some parents, there are other examples of parents who are indeed very involved in their children’s interests. There is even a parent guide that regularly deals with different content and assesses whether it is suitable for children. One of Germany’s most well-known streamers was not spared either: “Threatening Content” – A Parent’s Guide warns against the father of German Twitch
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Since HandOfBlood became a regular streamer on Twitch, he also regularly hosts events. One of his most famous is the Techno Friday. A DJ has been trying to get on that show for months, becoming known in the community for supposedly looking like Hänno.
What is Techno Friday? In January 2024, HandOfBlood announced that he would prefer to focus on streaming rather than YouTube videos. Since then, he has been regularly streaming on Twitch, playing games or sometimes having well-known guests.
One of his most regular formats is the Techno Friday. There, he invites DJs to enhance his stream musically, like in a rave. DJ Dr Donk thinks that’s really cool and has been trying for months to get a performance in the stream.
He even goes so far as to promote this live on stage at a festival (via TikTok). In other appearances, he advertises with lines like When Techno Friday? or Hänno text me on a large screen for his wish. That wish has now been fulfilled, even if his physical resemblance to Hänno is probably a reason for it.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
Hänno gives him the performance, even though he struggles with comparisons
What does Hänno say about Dr Donk? On 07.08.2025, Dr Donk posted a thank-you video for HandOfBlood on TikTok. In it, he shows a clip of the streamer, where he is often tagged by fans to respond to Dr Donk.
HandOfBlood explains that he has been seeing messages about Dr Donk for some time on TikTok, but also in his stream, who looks very similar to [him]. Consequently, Hänno’s team contacted him and organized an appearance on Techno Friday on 08.08.2025. The community reactions under Dr Donk’s video are accordingly positive:
Masl writes: Waited so long for the reaction and then even got to be part of the special! It couldn’t get better
Sas is also quite happy and wishes Dr Donk the performance: I know dr.donk from when he was very, very small… and I swear, he is soooo sympathetic and nice, really great to see that he is getting the reach he deserves
Lass_Ma_Raven now has a fixed date: I can’t miss this.
You can watch the video here:
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The similarity between the two is a big topic in the community. In a YouTube Short on the HandOfTrash channel, Hänno reacts to the resemblance and responds: That’s not my twin. He is also a beanpole […] has glasses and a thing here [referring to the septum in the nose]. So, I understand where that comes from. He is not my twin.
In another stream (via TikTok), Hänno told about an absurd situation. He was riding his bike to work when suddenly someone from a car next to him asked: Hey, are you Dr Donk? Hänno denied, and later at the traffic light, another person asked again: Really not?
The similarity between the two seems to be a bigger running gag in the community. If you want to watch live how Dr Donk performs at Hänno, you need to tune in today, on 08.08.2025, to HandOfBlood’s Twitch channel. According to his streaming schedule, he starts at 1:00 PM. In the past, he even created his own twin: HandOfBlood introduces his evil AI twin on Twitch, who charges money for insults
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The origins of Warhammer 40,000 go back over 40 years. At that time, the miniatures looked quite different – and were even made from a completely different material. What you now know as “expensive plastic” was once real metal. A veteran presents one of these old models and intends to make his army modern again.
In 1983, the first edition of Warhammer was released. At that time, the figures were made of pewter and significantly heavier than what you know today from the plastic figures. Many models were only available individually in blisters, as shown by a grandmother in her old comic shop.
Now you can get complete armies to assemble and paint in a box, all made of plastic for cutting and self-assembly. Advantage: You don’t have to carry around heavy armies and can customize the figures.
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This is what the veteran shows: On Reddit, user KlausDerDDR posted a picture of a 32-year-old cybot, or “Dreadnought”, calling it his “Emotional Support Dreadnought”. Cybots are Space Marines that must serve even in death, their models are significantly larger than infantry.
The special thing about this Dreadnought is that it is entirely made of pewter. The metal is significantly heavier than plastic; the veteran himself says: He does not want to get that on his foot. On the table, such a figure makes quite an impression.
In the post, the user explains that the miniature comes from the second edition of Warhammer 40,000 – which is from 1993. Recently, Games Workshop released the tenth edition, gradually for all armies, and revealed one of the biggest secrets in the process.
Klaus removed the paint from the Dreadnought and is now waiting to get it operational again. The goal is, as the veteran explains, to make his old army fit and compatible for the new edition.
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The trailer for the new edition of the Horus Heresy in Warhammer 40,000
“Even in socks, you shall serve”
Among the fans, there is much enthusiasm for such an old model, but mainly an ancient joke: The metal Dreadnought is heavy enough to be used as a weapon. Put in a sock and swung, it’s really “emotional support”.
The running gag with the cybot in a sock is as old as the models themselves. Klaus himself seemed not to know this yet: He says he has heard this joke twice already, which concerns him as to how many brothers have probably been used for self-defense.
In the comments, the community shows its best side and says: why only for self-defense? At this point, I’d rather not delve further into the ideas of Warhammer fans. The world is not without reason quite wacky.
Fortunately, most users are only excited about the model itself and about the fact that the veteran wants to return to the hobby after such a long time – and then directly with such cool vintage minis.
Warhammer can indeed become quite confusing for newcomers. After all, there are three different worlds in which you can play Warhammer – and not just in tabletop. Additionally, there are hundreds of books, video games, series…
MeinMMO-Demon Cortyn is once again enjoying the Shadow Priest in World of Warcraft. The new patch has done everything right.
Those who know me and my articles a little bit already know that I have been passionately playing a Shadow Priest for many years. A passion that sometimes makes it difficult for me. Because no matter how bad Shadow Priests have been in the current meta or how little fun I have with talent changes – I stick with her.
You can see the trailer for the current patch here:
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WoW Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh – The Threat of Dimensius
In fact, I wasn’t very fond of the last seasons. The class talents are cool on paper and look visually appealing, but the tier sets led to a situation where you were essentially “forced” into certain talent options or had to live with doing significantly less damage than others.
While I am certainly a fan of “play what you enjoy and not what brings the most performance,” when you’re meandering at the bottom of the damage meter in dungeons and raids, you don’t feel like a useful member of the group.
Therefore, in the last seasons, I often had to bite the bullet and at least in raids and dungeons, I chose a talent distribution that brought me very little joy.
Shadow Bolt – the eternal scourge of Shadows
Now Blizzard has significantly revamped the Shadow Priest with Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh. Some talents have been removed, others are entirely new or their effects have been changed.
The biggest change is that the spell “Shadow Bolt” now has a cooldown of only 15 seconds and has 2 charges.
If you don’t know Shadow Priests: Shadow Bolt is the only way to spread the two dots (“Damage over Time” effects) of the Shadows (Shadow Word: Pain and Vampiric Touch) to multiple targets at once.
Without Shadow Bolt, you have to manually dot each enemy. That’s not just boring gameplay, but you can also expect to contribute little in such a fight.
Therefore, Shadow Bolt has always been incredibly important and has led to annoying questions: Do I use Shadow Bolt again, even though I know the fight will be over in a few seconds, or do I risk doing very little damage for the rest of the fight? Do I have Shadow Bolt ready for the next pull or am I forced to manually dot everything now?
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With Shadow Bolt now having 2 charges and a reduced cooldown, this hardly happens anymore. You still can’t thoughtlessly use both charges, but there is essentially no situation where I don’t have one charge in reserve to at least start the next fight well. It also hardly matters that the bolt only applies dots to 6 instead of 8 targets.
No choice with only one answer
But that’s not the only change. Blizzard has even done me the favor of removing the annoying choice between “Mind Flay” and “Mind Spike” by simply taking Mind Spike out of the game. Previously, Mind Spike was usually the mathematically better choice, but it looked less interesting visually. There is hardly anything more fun than “melting faces” – something Shadow Priests have been doing since Classic, and giving up this spell always felt bad.
Also, the various totems – the final talents in the Shadow tree – are now significantly more interesting. Especially the totem of N’Zoth is cool. Every own spell now places enemies with stacks of “Disturbing Visions,” causing increasingly more damage and also accompanied by N’Zoth’s notorious, creepy laugh and his iconic eye.
The new abilities of the Shadow Priest look visually appealing.
However, the new Shadow Priest has even more to offer visually. An improvement to Void Eruption – the spell you got from Xal’atath – now ensures that after Void Eruption, you can fire a barrage of Void Bolts at a target. This looks strong and feels good when used.
Not as good as in Legion – but at least close
After a long, long time, I finally have the impression that someone has revamped the Shadow Priest and wondered: “What actually makes being a Shadow Priest? What makes it cool and interesting?” And then that person brought exactly that into the game.
No, I still don’t believe that Blizzard has found the holy grail of gameplay for the Shadow Priest. We are still a long way from the euphoric heights of Legion. But at least my Priest no longer feels annoying and tiresome after a long time, but like a class I want to enjoy playing in raids and dungeons again.
Does performance in dungeons and raids match up? No idea. But it just feels good again.
In Path of Exile 2, all players are currently waiting for the release of update 0.3, as it will introduce new content, a season, and a reason to start playing again. It is therefore even more exciting that GGG has now released its first teaser, although it is very cryptic.
What is so special about update 0.3? After a few months have passed since the release of “Dawn of the Hunt”, fans are thirsty for a new league and new content. Update 0.3 is supposed to provide just that around the end of August. The developers of Path of Exile 2 have already teased some minor details for the upcoming update in several interviews, but what the main innovation is, no one knows for sure…until now.
Recently, GGG published a small teaser on its X account (source: x.com) and it is just as cryptic as the previous teasers for the PoE1 season “Secrets of the Atlas”. Many fans are confused, but a few can already guess what the community might expect soon.
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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class
Many theories, but two of them are the most plausible
What does the teaser show? The teaser displays various symbols on a parchment, and some of them are even highlighted. A person is trying to decipher the symbols and recognize a pattern, but according to a quote from GGG, time is running out for him. The parchment originates from a lost library in the ruins of Oriath, and the highlighted symbols mean:
Beginning
Well
Winter
Birth
What are fans discussing? According to fans, the symbols can only mean two things:
One or two classes are being teased:
The Druid
The Templar
New acts are being teased
Primarily Act 4
According to the creator of the loot filter “NeverSink”, the symbols represent precursors of the Kalguur runes. They are very similar in form and design. Additionally, the art book indicates that Act 4 is supposed to take place in Kingsmarch, which is also located on Kalguur land. This place is associated with the Well of Souls, the Well from the teaser. That’s too many coincidences.
Other players believe that because 5 symbols are circled, there will be 5 acts available in the game after the release of update 0.3. Another suggested that since the parchment was found in Oriath, it could tease the Templar class, as they originate from Oriath. One player even goes so far as to say that the Druid will appear, one of the new classes.
Lastly, there is also a theory surrounding the fifth circled symbol. This shows two points that are directed upwards.
The notes then list positions of nobility that rise higher – from nobility to king, but all are crossed out, as if the person is trying to find out the power of something or someone. It’s quite possible that a god is being sought here, and anyone who has played PoE1 will know which one even has horns – Kitava.
In mid-August, you can get Endynalos in Pokémon GO for the first time. And it brings a really strong Adventure Effect.
What kind of Pokémon is this? Endynalos is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 8. It has the types Poison and Dragon and forms the trio “Dark Night” with Zamazenta and Zacian. In the Darkness and Dyna-Finale Event, which starts on August 18, 2025, you can get a specimen of the monster. The Pokémon is limited to 1 specimen per Trainer.
While there were already hints that leveling Endynalos can become quite expensive, there is now concrete information about the Adventure Effect that the Pokémon will receive. And it’s significant.
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So sah das Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris aus
Stronger than ever before
What kind of Adventure Effect is this? Endynalos will master the Charged Attack Dynamax Cannon. This attack is also an Adventure Effect that you can use outside of battles.
If you use it, you can influence the level of your Pokémon’s Dyna Attacks. You increase them by one level for 10 minutes.
Dyna Attacks that you have not unlocked are thus temporarily at Level 1. Attacks of Levels 1 and 2 correspond to Levels 2 and 3. And Dyna Attacks of Level 3 are even increased to Level 4 for the duration of the effect – a level that you normally cannot unlock.
With the Adventure Effect, you can raise your Dyna Attacks to a level that you normally could not reach. This could cause many attackers to become significantly stronger in Dyna battles.
What is the cost of the Adventure Effect? To use the Adventure Effect for 10 minutes, you need to pay 5,000 Stardust and a hefty 30 Endynalos Candies. You can also use the effect multiple times and therefore extend the time.
If you want to collect Candies for the Adventure Effect, you should take advantage of the Dyna Finale on August 23 and 24, 2025. Here you can challenge Endynalos in Dyna Raids and thus earn the Candies.
The Darkness and Dyna-Finale events are just one highlight of the current month. If you want to know what other events and content are waiting for you this month, feel free to take a look at our overview with all events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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In Destiny 2, the Gjallarhorn and the Ace of Spades are iconic, but what is the most iconic weapon in the loot shooter The First Descendant? MeinMMO asked the developers and they responded.
What kind of game is this? The First Descendant is a free-to-play loot shooter from Nexon. Alone or in co-op, you fight against an invasion that threatens humanity’s survival. You have the choice between several Descendants – heroes with special abilities.
Today, August 8, 2025, Season 3: Breakthrough begins. This brings, among other things, the Axion Plains as a large battlefield, a hoverbike, and the new Descendant Nell. Descendant Boost Up and Boost Path are designed to help new players get started in the game.
Here you can see the new Descendant from The First Descendant in action:
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The First Descendant präsentiert die neue Nachfahrin Nell
Developers reveal the “secret weapon” of The First Descendant
MeinMMO talked to the developers: During this, the question arose as to which weapon from The First Descendant is the most iconic. Especially in loot shooters, there are often those that remain memorable to fans and are eventually considered essential.
Two such weapons from Destiny 2 are, for example, the rocket launcher Gjallarhorn and the Ace of Spades, an exotic hand cannon with a revolver design.
According to developer Nexon, there have been weapons that dominated the meta at various times – but there is currently not a truly iconic weapon on the level of the Gjallarhorn or the Ace of Spades in the game yet. However, the team does have a kind of “secret weapon”:
While we may not have such a weapon yet, we do have a character that represents our game’s identity, Bunny. She’s been incredibly well-loved and has become the face of The First Descendant.
On July 25, the developers released a video in which Bunny reacts to nasty comments from players. You can watch the scenes on YouTube. This has been received as “phenomenal” by fans, making Bunny’s status as the game’s mascot even clearer.
The first part of the preparation of the failure of Anthem has reopened an old wound for some fans. According to chief developer Mark Darrah, there are still options to make the BioWare flop a fun game.
Why is Anthem being discussed again? Mark Darrah, who took over the project lead for Anthem in 2017, sheds light on the exciting backstory of the BioWare game in a multi-part video series.
Anthem shows the four different combat suits in the launch trailer
The dream of a second chance
How are fans reacting to the insider information? Many comments during the stream or under the video on YouTube emphasize that despite its problems, Anthem still has a strong foundation and a lot of potential.
Diverse players believe that Anthem would have been a much better game with a different direction. Closed Down Channel mentioned during the stream: “I really wish it had been a single-player game. I believe it could have become a success and established a new BioWare IP alongside Dragon Age and Mass Effect.”
Interestingly, the response from the chief developer himself suggests that this wish could still be realized today: “If EA wanted to, we could extract a single-player game from Anthem.” In another response on YouTube, he explains: “It’s very hard to play [the current version of Anthem] alone; the shield enemies are a huge pain without help.”
What’s next in Mark Darrah’s video series? The second part of the video series will focus on the time when Mark Darrah led the development of Anthem, up until the launch on February 22, 2019. When exactly the video will go live is currently not known. MeinMMO will keep you updated.
In another comment, viewer James Rockguy Hein states: “I remember playing this last year with friends. While the gameplay loop wasn’t great, we had a lot of fun together.”
Here too, Mark Darrah quickly responded with something that might spark the fans’ imagination: “The parts could also be made into a co-op game.” Anthem as a functioning co-op game? Our editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski loves this idea: “That would just be incredibly cool.”
How realistic is that? Unfortunately, not at all. A fundamental problem is pointed out by Mark Darrah in the comments on YouTube: “EA has trouble supporting things that aren’t immediately successful.”
Would you be interested in an Anthem remake with a focus on single-player and co-op? By the way, there’s another former BioWare lead, Ben Irving, who would love to see Anthem get a second chance. You can find out more about it here: A former boss of the SF MMO Anthem says: “I would love to redo it”
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