The release of Chapter 6 Season 4 is not far away. The developers of Fortnite have diligently published new teasers for the season, and one of these teasers focuses on the upcoming Battle Pass.
What skins can I expect in Chapter 6 Season 4? Epic Games has already released the entire lineup of the Battle Pass for Chapter 6 Season 4. The developers have prepared four female and three male skins, and this is what they look like:
This is what the skins in Chapter 6 Season 4 look like
Spartan of the UNSC
Yoo-mi
Agent Klappe
Combat Gamer Mae
Lt. Ripp Slade
Onyx Winter
Green Ranger
As for the Spartan, free-to-play players also have a chance to obtain the skin. If you reach level 100 in the Battle Pass starting August 26 without purchasing it, you will receive this skin for free for your collection.
There will also be another skin, the Dino Megazord. This will only be available to Battle Pass buyers starting September 16, provided you complete specific objectives. This skin is only for buyers and not for free-to-play players.
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Fortnite shows the fight against the bugs in Chapter 6 Season 4 “Shock ‘N Awesome”
What skins could still appear? It is certain that more Power Rangers will be available in the item shop starting August 8. This includes the colors red, black, blue, yellow, and pink.
Pure speculation, but it could also be that Epic Games enters into a collaboration with Helldivers 2. The fighters from Über-Erde know the fight against bugs all too well. So it would be the right moment for such a collaboration.
When does Chapter 6 Season 4 start? The new season of Fortnite is supposed to start on August 7. It is still unknown how long the downtime will last. According to leakers, this is an unusually large update.
Since GTA 3, players have known the voice of an actor from the radio, but will his character also appear in GTA 6?
Who is this about? This is about Lazlow Jones, the somewhat sleazy but always entertaining radio host from GTA. He appeared after GTA 3 in 8 other games in the series, including GTA: Vice City, San Andreas, and most recently in GTA V and Online.
In GTA V, Lazlow is part of the story between the playable character Michael De Santa and his daughter Tracey, who appears on a casting show hosted by Lazlow and is treated inappropriately by him. Michael humiliates the host by piercing and tattooing his face against his will.
Lazlow has always been portrayed by Jeffrey Crawford Jones, who was also a writer, director, and producer of the GTA series. Now that the release of GTA 6 is getting closer, many fans are wondering if he will return there as Lazlow.
Here you can see the second trailer for GTA 6:
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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer
Lazlow probably won’t return
What does the actor say about it? A response to the question of whether Lazlow will return in GTA 6 came from Jones recently in an interview with Nerd Reactor on YouTube.
In this interview, Jones says that he doesn’t believe he will appear in GTA 6:
We [Jeffrey Jones and Dan Houser] left in 2020, so I doubt it. I loved working on those games with Dan and I was on the radio in GTA 3 and all the GTAs after that, and it was an amazing journey, working on GTA for 20 years.
Jones no longer works for Rockstar Games today. In 2020, he left the studio to open a new studio with Dan Houser, a co-founder of Rockstar Games, and other colleagues – Absurd Ventures.
Some fans are disappointed that Lazlow probably won’t return – not even as a radio host. Others try to look at it optimistically. On Reddit, fans write, “It was nice having that through line with Lazlow throughout the series – but things change.” (FoalKid on Reddit)
Another user believes: “I can definitely see there being a mention of Lazlow in a radio podcast or something. It would be pretty amazing.” (VGChamp2020 on Reddit)
In the recent raid of Destiny 2, numerous players cheated. Now, it affects not only the cheaters but also their friends.
What is behind the bans? Destiny 2 conducted a ban wave on August 5, 2025, targeting players who cheated in the contest mode of the latest raid, The Eternal Desert. The raid was introduced with the latest expansion “On the Edge of Destiny”.
The launch trailer of “The Edge of Fate” showcases the new expansion of Destiny 2
Bungie bans not only cheaters but also accomplices
What is this warning about? As Bungie announced on X, the ban wave also targets players who benefited from cheaters in their team. Guardians who intentionally took advantage of their cheating teammates can also face penalties.
The community manager of Destiny, dmg04, added in a post on X that this was only the first ban wave and more will follow should Bungie discover any “laggers.” He warned: “Do not play with cheaters.”
How did the cheaters get caught? Shortly after the raid, when the large list of suspected cheaters was posted, various indications pointed to the alleged cheaters. These included:
A team member excelled with an unbelievable number of kills, while the rest of the team had hardly any.
New accounts were used, which had hardly completed any raids.
Certain sections of the raid were completed within a few minutes, while other teams required several hours.
It is not yet known if the players on the large list were actually banned, but Bungie’s reaction and the announcement of the ban wave indicate that cheating occurred in the contest mode of the raid.
What is the contest mode actually? During the contest mode, the best teams of Destiny 2 compete under challenging conditions. Each team aims to successfully complete the new raid first – this is known as the World-First race. During the race, thousands of viewers regularly watch.
Although an action game had a really good year in 2024, the developer is ending support for the PS4. The reason doesn’t make sense to many players though.
What game are we talking about? We are referring to Genshin Impact by the Chinese developer miHoYo. It is one of the most successful video games of recent years and was able to generate significant profits in 2024:
Last year, the game made 710 million dollars in revenue – which is about 609 million euros (according to businessofapps.com)
In 2024, the game also had around 9.3 million active players and was installed 34 million times
Nevertheless, the developer miHoYo has decided to discontinue support for the PS4 version.
Starting from September 10, 2025, you will no longer be able to download Genshin Impact for the PS4 if you haven’t obtained it before. From February 25, all purchasable additional content will be removed. On April 8, 2026, the PS4 version will be permanently discontinued.
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Genshin Impact: Trailer shows gameplay for Natlan
Developers leave the PS4 behind, players mourn
Why was this decision made? The developers explain the reason for the end on the PS4 in a blog article on www.hoyolab.com. It states:
Due to limitations related to hardware performance and platform application size, we will be discontinuing support and updates for Genshin Impact on PS4 in future versions.
This will not affect the PS5 version, it continues. There, the game will continue to be supported and updated.
How are players reacting? Players are discussing this decision, including in the largest subreddit for the game. For many players who only play Genshin Impact on the PS4, this is a heavy blow.
A user named perfectchaos83 writes on Reddit: “Damn. Didn’t expect that.”
Reddit user BuilderAura replies: “yeah me neither… I exclusively play on PS4 so now I’m wondering wtf I’m gonna do….”
Another user laments that Genshin Impact will probably never be ported to the Switch as announced (on Reddit).
However, many are also questioning why the PS4 should be the limiting factor – after all, the game also runs on smartphones. These are generally weaker than a console when it comes to gaming.
Under the official post by the developers, a user named nohsara writes: “I have a ps5 so i wont personally be affected, but I dont understand why hoyo cant continue optimizing for ps4 if they can optimize for MOBILE.”
“So it can run on budget mobiles smoothly but cannot on a ps4???? lol,” writes tushonkin
For those who have been playing Genshin Impact on the PS4 and do not own a PS5 or a PC, it might be worth switching to the mobile version. Genshin Impact is also worth a look on the smartphone. After all, it is one of the 10 best mobile MMORPGs 2025 for iOS and Android
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With Battlefield 6, the classic map “Operation Firestorm” is returning, and according to the developers, more will make a comeback.
In what way will classic maps return? Battlefield developers Anna Norrevik and Jac Carlsson spoke with the Taiwanese online magazine GNN News during the multiplayer reveal.
When asked whether Battlefield 6 will receive even more classic maps from the shooter series like Caspian Border and Dragon Valley in the future, Development Director Anna Norrevik replied, “We will introduce classic versions or maps based on fan and player requests.”
She then elaborated that it is very important for the team to bring back the right maps: “Of course, we have many options and hope to choose the best possible ones so everyone can indulge in memories of the good times of the Battlefield game.”
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Die große Stärke von Battlefield 6 sind die Maps!
Which maps do players want to return? On Reddit, some players are discussing which maps they want back. The post creator mentions classics from BF3 and BF4, including Noshahr Canals and Hainan Resort. Other users comment on Metro – the infantry map has been very popular since Battlefield 4 and returned in Battlefield 4.
Battlefield 4 featured its own infantry map, Operation Spind, which was well received by many players and is also requested as a returnee on Reddit.
Additionally, maps like Seine Crossing, Grand Bazaar, Siege of Shanghai, Lancang Dam, and Mashtuur City are mentioned multiple times.
The patch notes for update 37.00 in Fortnite at a glance. We show you all the changes from Chapter 6 Season 4 that await you.
What is happening today in Fortnite? Epic Games held a big live event for the end of Chapter 6 Season 3, in which players fought against a huge tentacle monster. The consequences: a plague of insects that you must eliminate.
With new items and weapons, you now navigate through the changed map and try to save the island. But to know what has changed in patch 37.00, we have compiled the patch notes for you.
Here you see the trailer of the new season, should you have missed it:
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Fortnite shows the fight against the bugs in Chapter 6 Season 4 “Shock ‘N Awesome”
All patch notes of update 37.00
The map of Chapter 6 Season 4
The new map of Chapter 6 Season 4
In the patch notes, Epic Games revealed their new map. All new POIs are listed in this. Additionally, you can now take a closer look at the individual biomes that Epic Games has implemented. The following new locations can be visited upon your landing:
Ranger’s Ruin
The Hive
Swarmy Stash
O.X.R. HQ
New enemy types: The bugs
In Season 4, in addition to normal players and bots, bugs will also make your life difficult. They have landed on the island and appear in three variations:
SwarmersBombersQueen
Swarmers
Fast, agile bugs that will try to prevent your advance on the nest.
Bombers
Large bugs that burrow into the ground and appear behind you to slime you.
Queen
The alpha of the nest. They are as big as buildings and appear when you have almost wiped out the nest.
New support: O.X.R
With the start of Season 4, you automatically work for the O.X.R. Whether you are fighting pests, eliminating players, or looting chests – you increase your O.X.R. rank. Once you have been able to increase your rank, a landing capsule will be sent to you by the O.X.R. to provide you with new weapons and items.
This is what the landing capsules look like
New weapons and items from O.X.R. and the bugs
With Chapter 6 Season 4, new firearms also come to the loot pool. Among them are large weapons from the O.X.R. armory and from the bugs. You can expect the following weapons:
Bug Cannon
Rollie Bug
Cleanup Shotgun
O.X.R. Rifle
Slug Revolver
Swarm Shot Rocket Launcher
Lead Spitter 3000
Blade Blaster
Eradicator O.X.R. Rifle
Double Trouble
Shock & Heavy Shockwave Launcher
Precise Shotgun
Exotic Thrust Juice Spritzer
Bug CannonRollie BugBlade BlasterThe weapons of O.X.R.New mythical weapons
Additionally, there will also be a new means of transportation, the Hammerhead-Chopper. It is supposed to appear later in the season, but with it, you can shoot from the helicopter and transport other players.
New buffs: Blessing of the super soldiers and insects
The fight against the insects should of course also pay off, and it will. There will be various blessings that will strengthen your character on the island. With these blessings, you either receive more ammunition for your weapons or increased movement speed. The following should be known:
Aiming Agility Blessing: While aiming with the scope, recoil and spread while shooting are reduced and your movement speed is not as severely reduced.
Magazine Enlargement Blessing: Increases magazine size for all weapons.
Storm Prediction Blessing: The next storm eye is always revealed to you.
Rank-Dependent Super Soldier Blessing (only available in O.X.R. landing capsules):
[Super Soldier Blessing: Rank B] Reduces energy consumption while sprinting.
[Super Soldier Blessing: Rank A] Ability from Rank B and increased reload speed.
[Super Soldier Blessing: Rank S] Abilities from Ranks B and A as well as reduction of recoil and spread of weapons.
[Super Soldier Blessing: Rank S+] Abilities from Ranks B, A, and S as well as increased sprint speed and unlimited energy.
The medals of the insects
Defeat the queen at The Hive to receive the mythical improved shotgun and the Thrust Medallion that increases your movement speed and accelerates you while sliding.
Defeat the queen at Ranger’s Ruin to receive the mythical tactical shotgun and the Feather Medallion that allows you to perform double jumps and be immune to fall damage.
Defeat the queen at Demon’s Domain to receive the mythical O.X.R. Assault Rifle and the Carapax Medallion that grants you 50 health when eliminating opponents and restores 3 shields per second until you reach 50 shields.
Some of these blessings can be found in O.X.R. chests and nest sacks, while others can be purchased from the O.X.R. armory. Similarly, you can only obtain the bug medals from the bug bosses.
More details about the patch notes can also be found on the official page of Epic Games.
Anthem is considered one of the biggest flops in video game history. Chief developer Mark Darrah now reveals why there was even major trouble with the design of the Javelin.
When Mark Darrah joined Anthem, he looked at a game that, despite years of development, still lacked an identity, and at a team that had been stuck without clear direction, a shared vision, and leadership for years.
That was exactly what Darrah intended to change. However, he struggled from the beginning with the promises that his predecessor Casey Hudson and others had made to the leadership of Electronic Arts in previous years. An anecdote from Darrah makes this particularly clear.
The Javelins from Anthem in action:
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Anthem shows the four different combat suits in the launch trailer
The Dispute Over the Number of Javelins
What is the anecdote about? In a very early design document, Darrah noted that Anthem was meant to have 6 different Javelin suits at launch. Where does this number come from? The emotional response of the former BioWare lead: “Someone just pulled that out of their rear.”
Perhaps someone simply thought that there would be light, medium, and heavy Javelins, and that they could offer 2 variations of each armor type. Before this plan was checked for feasibility, it was sent to EA early in 2017.
Only after that did the team realize that they could not implement 6 Javelins for 2 reasons:
They found no way to give the 6 Javelins unique identities that would sufficiently distinguish them from one another.
The team did not have the capacity to develop 6 archetypes that would provide different player experiences.
Mark Darrah took over as project lead for Anthem in 2017, officially introduced in 2018.
So the team had to go back to EA and explain that they could only deliver 4 Javelins by launch. And although the original number was chosen very arbitrarily, it apparently did not go down well with the decision-makers. On the contrary, it was perceived internally as a major failure, increasing the pressure on the team.
Looking back, Darrah is sure that this led to the subsequent upheavals for the team that ultimately made him the project leader. He struggled with this in his new role for some time.
The solution of the experienced developer to smooth things over: He explained that each of the 4 Javelins would receive 2 subclasses, thus exceeding the original promise of 6 different suits by 2. His advice is still: Never share specific numbers outside the team until they are 100 percent set in stone.
How and when will it continue? In the second part of the video series, it will be about the time when Mark Darrah, as the lead, drove the development of Anthem until the launch on February 22, 2019. However, the exact time when the video goes live is still unknown.
Helldivers 2 introduces new toys for its soldiers with every new war bond, and one of these toys is the Warp-Backpack. With it, players can cause a lot of mischief, but one of these antics went too far for the developers. They are putting a stop to the glitch.
What glitch are we talking about? It is the Warp Glitch with the Pelican – the extraction aircraft. To execute the glitch, soldiers must have the Warp-Backpack equipped.
With it, you must then board the Pelican and escape from your mission. Just before the Pelican is about to take off and the ending animation is triggered, you press the teleport button and appear outside the Pelican.
The result: The Pelican disappears into the sky and your team escapes while you are still on the planet and can walk around. The community took the glitch as a joke, but Über-Earth did not find it funny at all. They have now reacted with a patch to prevent you from causing mischief.
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Helldivers 2 shows its new war bond “Control Group”
“You’re done, it’s time to go home.”
What has changed? In Patch 01.003.202, which has recently been released, there was the note that LIFT-182, the Warp-Pack, will be disabled near the landing zone of the Pelican. Therefore, you can no longer use this.
With the developers’ comment “You’re done, it’s time to go home” Arrowhead emphasizes how important it is for every soldier to take their place in the Pelican. However, the change is still received with mixed feelings.
What do fans say about the change? Many Helldivers take the change with humor and joke in the comments on Reddit, but some of them also question the team’s priorities and why such a harmless glitch is fixed before other more serious issues. Here’s what can be heard:
“I get that there were synchronization issues, and I assume this is a way to prevent them. But man, I’m going to miss it. Damn.” – EvilSqueegee
“I mean, I don’t mind that they fixed the issue, but the problem is that they prioritized this over all the other issues we have that are worse.” – BRSaura
“Well, this has direct and significant impacts on gameplay, so I’m not personally surprised. Combined with the fact that it’s easier to fix, it makes sense.” – Heskelator
“They have so many issues to solve and are actively spending time fixing such trivial things that don’t affect the player experience.” – Jstar338
Almost 100 years ago, a mathematical theorem was defined that highlights the limits of systems such as computers. It also pertains to modern AIs like ChatGPT.
Modern AIs like ChatGPT are a major topic in today’s society. While they can already provide significant assistance in some areas, there are even fields where they can completely replace jobs.
This can lead people to view this technology with skepticism and suspicion, wondering whether their roles and many others will soon be entirely taken over by AIs.
However, there are limitations of modern AIs. One of them is based on a mathematical theorem established by a mathematician back in 1931. And it still holds true today.
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A task that AIs fail at
How do computer systems work? AI systems, like computers in general, work algorithmically. This means they follow simple rules to solve problems. They do not understand the content itself, but derive solutions and answers solely based on the rules. These rules are also called axioms.
These are principles that are assumed to be true and do not require further explanation. A mathematical example of this is the statement “Every natural number has a successor.” Through a chain of such axioms, it is possible for an AI to provide an answer or solution.
What kind of task is this? The theorem in question is known as Gödel’s theorem, which was published by mathematician Kurt Gödel in 1931. It demonstrates a limit that modern computer systems, including AI, cannot surpass.
This is because a chain of axioms is not sufficient to prove or disprove the theorem, which is a principle of proof theory. An example of a Gödel statement is the following: “This statement is not provable.”
If the statement is true, it means it cannot be proven. If it is false, it should be provable. This leads to a logical contradiction. Thus, the statement represents a paradox.
How does a human deal with the task? From a human perspective, the task can also be seen as a paradox. This makes it clear that while the statement is not provable, it can nevertheless be regarded as true.
This conclusion cannot be drawn by an AI due to its way of working, based on a chain of axioms. In contrast, the human brain can understand the content and meaning of the statement. This is the fundamental difference regarding the theorem between humans and an AI.
The career mode in EA FC 26 is set to become a bit more realistic again. A new feature will bring more unpredictability to your daily life as a manager. We present the new feature to you and tell you what to expect.
What is this new feature? It refers to unexpected events that were announced as a new feature in the career deep dive for FC 26. There are 40 events that may surprise you throughout the season.
They can, for example, affect the fitness of your team, the mentality of the players, or the financial situation of your club. Some may have short-term impacts on the next match day. Other events might concern you for the long term.
What does the new feature mean for the career mode? The unexpected events are designed to provide even more realism and variety in your career. Like in real life, they are meant to imitate coincidences that you cannot plan for in advance, and you must either react quickly or make a thoughtful decision for the future of the club.
This is how EA aims to ensure that the excitement within a season and even after several career years remains intact.
Which unexpected events are already known can be seen after the deep dive trailer for the career mode.
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EA FC 26 shows many changes for the career mode that provide more dynamics
Unexpected events and their consequences for your career
What unexpected events are there in the career mode? In the trailer and the related pitch notes on ea.com for the career deep dive, the first 11 unexpected events and their effects have already been hinted at.
Some have an immediate impact on your stars and the next match day. You will need to react spontaneously to these events, but you cannot influence them.
Dangerous food: Some players may be affected by food poisoning before the next match. You need to check which professionals are available before the match day.
Travel mishaps: The team arrives late at the venue due to traffic problems. Some players are therefore not prepared for the game.
Hotel chaos: Players could not sleep properly due to fireworks. They look tired and you must decide if they are fit enough for the next match.
Injuries from the international break: Players may get injured while playing for their national team and will not be available to you for an indefinite period.
What other unexpected events are there? Some surprises can also have long-term consequences on the financial situation, squad structure, target goals, and/or the mentality of the players. For these unexpected events, you will need to weigh your actions and make targeted decisions for the future of your club.
New club owners: A change in leadership at the club can give the club a new philosophy. This could affect the transfer budget, mentality of the players, or target goals.
Fan support: The fans of your club assure you of strong financial support for the next season. The transfer budget for new acquisitions will be larger.
Budget disruption: A problem with the bank minimizes your transfer budget by an amount. As long as the problem is not solved, you will have to manage with a smaller budget.
Inside documentary: A camera crew wants to take a behind-the-scenes look and catch insider glimpses from the locker room or team meetings. This could increase your reputation and visibility. However, some players may feel pressured.
Salary revelations: Published insights into the salary structures of your club could negatively influence the mentality of some players. Some players may insist on a higher salary during contract negotiations.
Farewell announcements: Players may publicly express their desire to leave. You must decide whether to convince the departing player to stay or let him go for an appropriate offer.
Homesickness: Players may develop nostalgia for their homeland. This affects the mentality of the players. You must decide how to handle the professional.
How unexpected events work in the career
How do unexpected events occur? The timing of the events is completely left to chance. They suddenly appear in the manager board between the simulated match days or press conferences.
In an interview on YouTube with the person responsible for the career mode, Andreas Wilsdorf, career expert and streamer Bernhard “DerHansus” Schweiger asked his conversation partner how multiple serious negative events can follow in succession. Wilsdorf then emphasized that care was taken not to let a serious negative event follow another. They try to maintain a balance here.
Can you somehow influence the occurrence of unexpected events? Yes, in the settings for the career mode you can determine how often you will encounter unexpected events during a season. You can choose between:
Low (2–3 events)
Medium (4–6 events)
High (up to 10 events)
If you really don’t want any surprises, you can also completely disable the new feature in the settings.
Patch 7.3 brings some new features to Final Fantasy XIV. Among them is a change to a dungeon that nullifies a popular tactic.
What has changed? The change affects the relatively unpopular dungeon Scream of the Sunder, a level 38 dungeon that can be unlocked through a side quest. It has become common practice to run past enemies in certain sequences and take a teleporter to the next area without fighting them.
With Patch 7.3, a change has been introduced to prevent exactly that, as the teleporters will only appear after a certain number of enemies have been defeated. Simply running through and saving a significant amount of time is no longer possible.
This change has elicited mixed feelings from the community and has led to significant discussions.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Neuer Trailer zu Patch 7.3 macht Bock auf „The Promise of Tomorrow“
“Unlocking Scream of the Sunder was the biggest mistake I made as a new player”
What does the community think of the change? In a thread on Reddit, players are discussing the adjustment. The suspicion is that this adjustment was made because the dungeon now also benefits from the side-by-side feature, where players can tackle it with NPCs. To ensure that players cannot simply run away from the enemies, this option was taken away from them.
Additionally, this tactic has particularly caused newer players to be left behind in this dungeon and often die because they attracted the enemies. In the comments of the thread, many players express understanding and have experienced such situations themselves. They are glad that new players will no longer encounter this issue due to the change.
However, some, mainly experienced players, are annoyed that the dungeon is likely to take much longer now, even though it is not one of the story dungeons and is otherwise rather boring.
This results in a rather mixed atmosphere in the thread, although many are clearly positive:
Falsus writes: “Unlocking Scream of the Sunder was the biggest mistake I made as a new player”
SpectreHaza explains: “Every time I reach this dungeon, I visually type in chat whether people are joining in the run or not. It’s simply not good practice to run through without considering others unless the team is clearly experienced and everyone is on the same wavelength. Then it’s a fun race!”
Biscxits says: “Looks like they want people to actually play through the dungeon instead of skipping large parts of it”
nakagamiwaffle notes: “Well, it’s a crappy dungeon, so that might not be a problem if it weren’t”
LilyHex thinks: “The dungeon shouldn’t be run the way veterans like to do, and that’s now being corrected.”
When the MMORPG Tera was released in 2011, it shone despite some weaknesses with its action-packed, robust fights. Now there are reports that a sequel is supposed to be in development.
What is known about Tera 2? The Korean publisher Krafton wants to expand its portfolio with a modern flagship MMORPG, as previous genre representatives like the first Tera from 2011 (at least on PC) or Elyon from 2021 have been discontinued in the meantime.
For the development of Tera 2, the developers from Bluehole are once again being sent into the race. The leadership is supposed to be taken over by veteran developer Kang Sang-wook, who was the first employee at Bluehole after the founders and earned his stripes at NCsoft before.
The development is said to still be in a very early conceptual phase. Apparently, part 2 will again rely on an action-packed combat system.
Elyon was Bluehole’s last MMORPG and unfortunately not a hit:
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The new MMORPG Elyon explained in 2 minutes
“Don’t mess it up!”
How does the community react to the announcement? In the various discussions on Reddit, two things are very clear: 1) It has spread that MMORPGs feel like they are in development for an eternity. 2) Asian MMORPGs still do not enjoy a good reputation in the West, for example, because they often appear for mobile devices or overdo it with monetization.
youRaMF writes on Reddit: “I can barely wait to play this on my smartphone in 11 years.”
Prev-em fears on Reddit also something bad: “We’re in for poorly running Unreal Engine 5 or Unreal Engine 6 PC-Mobile crossplay garbage.”
BeAPo warns on Reddit: “Don’t get your hopes up too high, Elyon was supposed to be something like a sequel to Tera…”
Thiel619 points out on Reddit hope: “They have one job: Don’t mess it up!”
What was special about Tera? The “True Action Combat” system. With just a few buttons, you could unleash powerful combo chains while also dodging attacks and maneuvers from the sometimes very mobile enemies. Every attack left an impression and the hit feedback was really good.
What do I need to know about Bluehole and Krafton? Bluehole is part of the holding company Krafton and celebrated its greatest success with the battle royale shooter PUBG: Battlegrounds, which has held the record for the most simultaneous active players on Steam for more than 7 years: In January 2018, there were temporarily 3.236 million players online in PUBG (source steamcharts.com).
In 2022, Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris attracted a large following at gamescom. It seems he is not allowed to attend the event this year.
How did MontanaBlack own gamescom? When Twitch streamer MontanaBlack attended gamescom in 2022, he caused a crowd riot. Fans followed him because they knew exactly where he was thanks to his livestream.
This year, the event will likely also take place without MontanaBlack.
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Twitch: MontanaBlack is criticized for his driving behavior
MontanaBlack is rejected by gamescom
Why is MontanaBlack not allowed at gamescom? In a conversation with Twitch streamer Max Schradin, MontanaBlack revealed that he was rejected by gamescom after attempting to get accredited as a creator. The specific reason for his rejection is unknown.
However, it is suspected that he is being excluded not only because of the crowd riot in 2022 but also for a similar reason as Twitch streamer Max Schradin.
Max Schradin, who is among the newcomers of 2024, also wanted to appear at the fair as a creator. He was rejected because the event is for gamers, which Schradin would not qualify as. His content seems to lack enough gaming-related material.
If you look at the streamed content from MontanaBlack over the last year, gaming is not really predominant either. The top categories in which MontanaBlack has streamed are, according to SullyGnome, Just Chatting, IRL, and Special Events.
Only in 4th place is Minecraft, which he played for over 60 hours, while in the other categories he totals over 500 hours.
The event might have rejected Max Schradin and MontanaBlack for the same reason, or perhaps MontanaBlack is still considered too great a security risk, as in 2024. It could also be a combination of both reasons.
Both Twitch streamers could still attend the event as visitors, just like you can. If you want more information about this year’s gamescom, we have all the important details on MeinMMO: gamescom 2025: All information about tickets, dates, and games
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On Steam, you can secure a popular action series for only €20. It includes 4 games that will keep you busy for about 65 hours.
Which games are we talking about? We’re talking about Darksiders – a hack and slash series where you play as the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The Darksiders games are quite popular on Steam:
The original is available on Steam with the Warmastered Edition. It has a total of 11,890 ratings, 87% of which are positive.
Darksiders 2 in the Deathinitive Edition is positively received on Steam, with 78% positive reviews out of a total of 14,419 ratings. Looking at the 157 recent reviews, the game performs even better with 81% positive.
Darksiders 3 shows a similar trend: Out of currently 10,763 reviews on Steam, 76% are positive, with 82% positive ratings from the 92 recent reviews.
With the prequel Darksiders Genesis, the series transitioned from a third-person view to a top-down perspective, and it features co-op. Overall, this part also receives “very positive” feedback on Steam, with 82% of the 9,459 reviews recommending the game.
At a showcase by the publisher THQ Nordic on August 1, a fourth installment of the series was announced. If you’ve only seen this teaser and haven’t played the series yet, now would be a good time to start.
You can see the first teaser for Darksiders 4 here:
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Darksiders 4: Teaser zum neuen Action-Spiel mit den apokalyptischen Reitern
The Horsemen of the Apocalypse… save the world?
What are the games about?
In the first Darksiders, you follow the horseman named War. He was betrayed by the forces of evil and is accused of prematurely triggering the end of the world.
In part 2, you play as Death, the most feared of the apocalyptic horsemen. This time he wants to save humanity and clear his brother’s name.
The main character of Darksiders 3 is Fury – the horsewoman is on the hunt for the seven deadly sins.
Darksiders Genesis is a prequel to the original and introduces Strife as a new horseman, who is to thwart the plans of the demon king Lucifer together with War.
On Steam, you can get the Darksiders Ultimate Edition – this includes all previous parts including DLCs – for only €19.75. Normally, you’d have to pay nearly €100 for the collection. However, the offer won’t last much longer. You only have until August 8.
Not much is known about Darksiders 4 yet. However, the story is said to start where the original Darksiders game left off. If you want to prepare for the new installment, it should suffice to play the original. It’s available on Steam separately for €3.99.
How long will I be occupied with it? According to the website howlongtobeat.com, the first Darksiders alone offers around 17 hours of gameplay with its main story. Part 2 is slightly longer at 20 hours, while Darksiders 3 and Darksiders Genesis are slightly shorter at 14 hours.
Overall, you will be well occupied with the action series for about 65 hours if you only pursue the main story. If you collect all the extras along the way, you’ll come to nearly 90 hours.
Larian Studios released a Community Update celebrating the 2nd anniversary of Baldur’s Gate 3 that shows various exciting statistics about player behavior. Alongside impressive and rare achievements, one aspect particularly shocked players. There is an ending that only about 600 players have seen.
Which ending is being referred to? Larian announced in their Community Update (on Steam) that only 598 players have reached an ending in the 2 years since the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, where they adopt a child together with Wyll.
A rather sobering result for the almost idyllic ending of the “Blade of Borders”.
The community is shocked, as almost no one knew that this ending even existed. According to reactions, the Warlock seems to be becoming a bit more attractive after all. Because the joint ending is now a new challenge for long-time players.
Here you see another statistic released from Larian’s Community Update for the 2nd anniversary of Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Eine halbe Million Leute meisterten die schwierigste Herausforderung in Baldur’s Gate 3, doch 4.600 Spieler gingen noch einen Schritt weiter
A so rare ending that it deserves its own achievement
Why have so few players heard of this ending? On Reddit, the possible ending with Wyll and an adopted child is being discussed, as many cannot comprehend how almost no one has reached this ending, let alone heard of it.
“What do you mean by being able to adopt a child with Wyll, and why have only 600 people done it?” AlexMercer28900 wonders in his Reddit post.
As it turns out, there is not the option to adopt a child in every joint ending with Wyll, which are already rare compared to romances with Shadowheart or Astarion. Wyll is relatively inconspicuous compared to the other companions in the game, and was even perceived by one player as a minor means for a joke.
To reach this mentioned ending, one must (according to insanity76s‘s instructions in the comments) not only be in a partnership with Wyll. He must also become the new Duke of Baldur’s Gate instead of traveling to Avernus with Karlach.
This means players must engage in one of the statistically least popular romances, leave Karlach to her fate, save Florrik and Wyll’s father, and break his pact. This is how SihaWood describes it in his own Reddit post, which is solely dedicated to this task. The term task is deliberately chosen here, as the rare ending with Wyll is already referred to as a “rare achievement.”
Will Wyll suddenly become more popular through this ending? Since Wyll remains unchanged according to the statistic, his romance and his entire story won’t become more exciting than they currently are in the game. However, especially long-time players like SihaWood (on Reddit) see it as another challenge for a playthrough, especially if one has already played through Baldur’s Gate 3 completely.
Tonedeafmusical writes on Reddit that she is one of the 598 players mentioned in Larian’s post. She explains what the ending with Wyll and an adopted daughter looks like: “Her name is Lily Aurora and she was found in the Open Hand Temple. She has one brown and one gray eye (like Wyll in the first act). That’s all very sweet.”
The professional scene of League of Legends has brought many players to the big stage. A legendary pro is now retiring and holds a record that will not be broken anytime soon.
Which LoL pro has retired? The Danish midlaner Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen has been part of the League of Legends esports scene since late 2012. He announced his retirement from the LoL pro scene via a video on his X account. Jensen wants to focus on his life, for which he had less time as a pro (x.com).
What was his career as a pro like? In 2015, he changed regions from EU to North America and played for several years for the well-known esports organization Cloud9, then known as Incarnati0n.
With Cloud9, Jensen achieved his first successes and qualified for the Worlds in the same year. In the following years, he won several LCS titles. After finishing 3rd-4th at the Worlds 2018 with Cloud9, he moved to Team Liquid.
After 3 years with Team Liquid, he returned to Cloud9, which he left again in the same year. Until his retirement from the scene, Jensen played in 3 more teams. Overall, Jensen won 8 LCS titles.
In the video, you can see the trailer for Season 2 of 2025 in League of Legends:
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The launch trailer for the new Season 2 2025 in League of Legends
Jensen holds a record that Faker would need 4 more years to achieve
What record has Jensen set? Jensen has never won a Worlds title but has participated in many championships and played on stage. He made his debut in 2015 with his team Cloud9. In the following years until 2022, Jensen managed to qualify for every Worlds. Thus, he holds the record for the most consecutive Worlds qualifications with eight appearances (lol.fandom.com).
How many qualifications does Faker still need? The arguably most famous LoL player in the world has already won several titles, but he is currently only halfway to Jensen’s record. With T1 and Faker’s missed Worlds in 2020, he restarted his qualification series in 2021. Since then, he has participated in all Worlds and even managed to win in 2023 and 2024.
Faker is expected to break Jensen’s record at the latest with his qualification for the Worlds 2029, provided he participates in all of them by then. Fortunately, Faker has already extended his contract with T1 until 2029 (lol.fandom.com).
On social media, a player reports that she showed her mother Stardew Valley. So far, the newly acquired player has invested over 1,000 hours into her farm – and made every character her enemy in the process.
How did she manage that? On X, the user merizabyte shares that her mother has now invested over 1,000 hours in Stardew Valley. Other players use such a long period to let their farm go to ruin. However, the mother creates a save file where she has married every possible candidate but then divorced them again.
As proof, the daughter provides a screenshot showing several marriage candidates like Penny or Alex. The relationship status with all these characters is at 0 hearts. Additionally, it indicates that each character is either the ex-wife or ex-husband.
According to the daughter, the mother wants to make each individual character her enemy in this save file. She supports her claim with further arguments to show what an evil farm her mother runs.
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Stardew Valley Trailer
Mother makes every character in Stardew Valley her enemy
What other wicked deeds is she doing? As the daughter further explains, her mother is said to be committing more evil acts:
The mother has opted for a membership at JojaMart. This results in the community center being demolished and replaced by a warehouse of the chain. This route is aimed at profit maximization.
At a certain point, you receive the quest to find the mayor’s shorts. However, instead of delivering the quest item, the mother proudly wears the shorts. The daughter suspects that the mayor is so angry he won’t talk to her anymore.
The daughter also shows her mother’s farm. She particularly wants to present the shrine room. The daughter doesn’t know what to make of it.
How is her gameplay being received? In the comments, some players write about how cool the daughter’s mother is. They love the idea that a player is so deeply immersed in Stardew Valley that she starts such a cursed gameplay run.
Additionally, there are some suggestions about what the mother could play next. One user suggests mods for Stardew Valley. Another one mentions the game Fields of Mistria, which has just received a major update.
Additionally, there are some suggestions about what the mother could play next. One user suggests mods for Stardew Valley. Another one mentions the game Fields of Mistria, which has just received a major update.
Battlefield 6 is set to offer a wide range of weapons to eliminate your opponents, just like its predecessors. You can find out which firearms you can expect in our list here.
How many weapons are currently known? You can currently expect up to 15 weapons at the beta launch that DICE has developed for combat. These weapons include assault rifles, carbines, SMGs, and many more.
Each weapon has its advantages and disadvantages as well as differentiated damage values. It’s good to know what gear you’ll be sent into battle with. We now list all the weapons you can expect.
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Spieler fragen, was eigentlich aus „Niemals vorbestellen“ geworden ist, während Battlefield 6 die Charts auf Steam erobert
Assault Rifles
Assault rifles are known primarily for their ease of use. They can effectively eliminate enemies at medium to long distances with a sufficient magazine size. They fire steadily and with solid range.
Name
Damage
Fire Rate
Magazine Size
NVO-228
33
654
40
B36A4
25
719
30
M433
25
830
40
Carbines
Carbines follow the same rules as assault rifles, only that they are designed to be lighter in build. Their weight allows for more agility, enabling you to move better on the battlefield.
Name
Damage
Fire Rate
Magazine Size
M417 A2
33
654
20
AK-205
20
720
30
M4A1
25
900
40
SMGs/Submachine Guns
Submachine guns are one of the best options if you want to mow down your enemies in close combat. They have a high fire rate and a solid magazine size, but their recoil is difficult to control.
Name
Damage
Fire Rate
Magazine Size
SGX
25
830
36
PW7A2
16
947
30
LMGs/Machine Guns
LMGs or machine guns are characterized by their heavy weight and magazine size. Maneuvering with them is somewhat more challenging, but in the right hands, you can hold positions reliably and keep your enemies under fire for long periods. They are predominantly intended for long-range combat.
Name
Damage
Fire Rate
Magazine Size
KTS100 MK8
25
514
60
L110
25
719
100
DMRs/Designated Marksman Rifles
The DMRs, also known as designated marksman rifles, are the smaller brothers of the sniper rifles. They operate similarly and are especially effective at long distances, but with their higher fire rate, they can also withstand heated engagements – though their damage is lower.
Name
Damage
Fire Rate
Magazine Size
M39 EMR
42
257
20
SVK-8.6
60
149
10
Sniper/Sniper Rifles
Sniper rifles are unmatched at long distances and can eliminate your enemies with massive damage from a single headshot. In the hands of a precise shooter, you stand no chance against a sniper – as long as they maintain their distance.
Name
Damage
Fire Rate
Magazine Size
M2010 ESR
100
43
5
Shotguns
Unmatched in close combat – the shotgun. No high fire rate, but with its massive damage, one shot is enough to eliminate your enemies. It is lethal and especially effective in building combat.
Name
Damage
Fire Rate
Magazine Size
M87A1
160
94
8
Pistols
Pistols are your backup plan when you need to reload. The weapon switch is quick, and with their high fire rate, you leave your enemies no time to breathe.
A new patch for World of Warcraft is live, and with it, new tasks are available. We will tell you what you should complete as soon as possible.
Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh is live in World of Warcraft. This means not only new content but also the slight pressure in the background not to fall behind. To ensure you are perfectly prepared for the coming weeks, we will tell you what you definitely should accomplish in the first week.
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WoW Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh – The Threat of Dimensius
1. Complete the Story of K’aresh
The first point is basically self-explanatory. However, to unlock all features and especially to know the story of the upcoming raid, it is worth completing the Story of K’aresh as soon as possible. You will learn important details about the story here, as well as unlock important features like the Reshii Cloak (your artifact cape) and new game elements like phase diving.
By the way, you will also earn a lot of reputation which will help you. Here’s an additional tip: The Darkmoon Faire is still active until Saturday! You should get the reputation buff there to receive 10% more reputation with the new faction directly on K’aresh.
As usual, completing the majority of the quests is sufficient with one character. Alternate characters will have immediate access to most content afterwards.
Alleria is not exactly in the best mood during the campaign. You’ll find out why.
2. Maximize Reshii Cloak
Relatively early in the course of the K’aresh campaign, you will get your hands on the Reshii Cloak. This cloak will become stronger over the coming weeks. It will gain new talent points, additional abilities, and also an increased item level.
Each week, you can upgrade your Reshii Cloak once. However, if you miss a week, it’s no problem. The cap increases for all players each week, so you can always catch up to the current maximum if you take a break.
However, you can also further modify the cloak with a secondary stat of your choice. For this, you need to use special fibers. The “weak” fibers can be purchased directly from the vendor Hashim for a few gold pieces. You will receive the first fiber for free during the questline.
If you want to get the maximum out of your Reshii Cloak, you should acquire epic fibers. These can be crafted by tailors who have already made significant progress with the new reputation faction. Since the fibers are bound on pickup, you need to obtain them in the form of a crafting order from a tailor.
3. Collect Equipment for the Season Start
Even though Season 3 of The War Within is not starting until next week, you can already work on your equipment this week. You can visit Depths, but you also have the option of mythical dungeons (“M0”). Here, you can find solid equipment that will make your start to the season easier.
Although most equipment will only be available at the start of the new season, you can already fill gaps in your equipment or perhaps gear up one or two alts. This can be quite solid with the quests on K’aresh since even the green quest rewards already have an item level of 641. Characters you may not have played in Season 2 will receive quite substantial upgrades here.
What else can you do? Aside from these “important” tasks, you can already have fun in K’aresh. You can play phase diving, gather treasures, and hunt rare enemies to expand your collection. However, you should not stress yourself. You have a week to enjoy the story at your leisure, and then you will be well prepared for the raid Manaforge Omega. There is no reason to rush.
On August 7, 2025, Early Access to the Beta of Battlefield 6 starts. So far, there has only been one chance to get a key for the Closed Beta. Now a second chance follows, making it easy for you.
How else can you participate in the Early Access of the Beta? You can easily secure access by watching various streamers on Twitch on August 7 and 8. For this, you need an account on Twitch connected to your EA account. You can do this on Twitch under Settings → Connections.
It is important that these are Battlefield streams labeled “Drops Enabled”. If you watch for just 30 minutes, you secure access and will receive a code in your inventory on Twitch. You then redeem this on the website of Battlefield 6 .
If you did everything correctly, you can start directly with Early Access to the Beta, which runs from August 7 to 8.
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Spieler fragen, was eigentlich aus „Niemals vorbestellen“ geworden ist, während Battlefield 6 die Charts auf Steam erobert
Enjoy the Beta 2 days longer with an access code
What you need to know about the Beta: The Beta of Battlefield 6 takes place in different phases and over two weekends. The following dates apply:
Early Access – Closed Beta (code required)
From August 7, 10:00 AM CEST to August 8
First Open Beta (no code required)
From August 9, 10:00 AM CEST to August 11, 10:00 AM CEST
Second Open Beta (no code required)
From August 14, 10:00 AM CEST to August 17, 10:00 AM CEST
In the Beta, you can play the 4 classes Assault, Support, Engineer, or Recon and heat up your opponents on the 4 maps Liberation Peak, Empire State, Siege of Cairo, or Iberian Offensive.
Additionally, you can play 4 different modes: Conquest, Team Deathmatch, and Breakthrough. If you choose to play during the two Beta weekends, you can also secure various rewards.
