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Astarion’s actor had so much fun with Baldur’s Gate 3 that it damaged his health, his conclusion today: “It’s stupid”

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Seuros’ case is tragic – but sometimes people also intentionally exploit the mistakes of large providers. Like in the case of a player who tricked Amazon and obtained technology worth €1,000: A player brazenly exploits Amazon’s service, getting 2 AMD CPUs and 2 SSDs worth around 1,000 euros

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gamescom 2025: These exhibitors and their hits are waiting for you in Cologne!

Max Halupczok 5. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

The lineup of exhibitors for gamescom 2025 is taking on increasingly concrete forms. The already confirmed publishers and their game highlights clearly show: Cologne will be the center of the gaming world from August 20 to 24, 2025.

Here we give you a selection of exhibitors and games you can already look forward to.

Get your tickets for gamescom 2025 here!

These AAA giants are joining

As expected, some of the biggest names in the industry will also be seen again this year.

Ubisoft will make the hearts of strategy fans race higher this time. Finally, there is more to see about the eagerly awaited Anno 117: Pax Romana! For the first time in the series’ history, it’s going to the Roman Empire. We know that most of you think about the Roman Empire daily!

More Roman Empire can’t be done than in Anno 117: Pax Romana.

Sports fans, on the other hand, are magically attracted to the booth of Electronic Arts, where the next generation of soccer simulation with EA Sports FC 26 will kick off.

Blizzard Entertainment is also present with the perennial favorite WoW and will provide deeper insights into the next big expansion World of Warcraft: Midnight. The new trailer will be showcased at gamescom Opening Night Life, and there will be more details at the booth!

Next up are Microsoft’s brands Xbox and Bethesda. Even though specific titles are not yet known, the presence of these two top publishers guarantees spectacular announcements and cool demo stations.

Highlights from Asia

Asian publishers are coming to Cologne in 2025 with impressive cargo. Starting off is Capcom. Here, there’s a double dose of horror and action with the titles Resident Evil Requiem and a return of the legendary Samurai saga in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Konami also caters to the nostalgia of fans with the highly anticipated remake Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. For horror fans, there’s Silent Hill f.

*In Silent Hill f, it goes into the creepiest Japan of all time!*

But there’s even more. Nintendo is finally returning to gamescom and bringing a huge booth space and plenty of fun.

Right next to it, The Pokémon Company will finally present one of the most anticipated titles for the Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Fans of online role-playing games should keep an eye on the booth of Pearl Abyss, where the visually stunning Crimson Desert will be on display.

Also, major players like Bandai Namco Entertainment and SEGA will be present in full glory at gamescom 2025.

Online worlds and global hits

Successful titles Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero will keep you entertained.

Krafton will not only showcase new features for the battle royale favorite PUBG: Battlegrounds but will also provide insights into the upcoming high-gloss life simulation in inZOI and the highly anticipated PUBG: Blindspot.

*In inZOI you can live an alternative, virtual life.*

Wargaming is also back with its squadron of military MMOs, including classics World of Tanks and World of Warships, as well as the newer project Steel Hunters, where you control wacky mechs.

The creative platform Roblox and the publishing giants Tencent Games and Level Infinite round out the global offering with their games and news.

Strong partners from Germany and Europe

The German publisher scene is also present with Aerosoft, astragon Entertainment, and Kalypso Media and will showcase their wide portfolio of simulations and strategy games. A special surprise comes from the Swiss simulation experts GIANTS Software, who apparently have a completely new project in tow alongside the timelessly popular Farming Simulator with Project Motor Racing.

*Sports cars instead of Bulldogs. In Project Motor Racing, GIANTS Software proves that they can do more than just Farming Simulator.*

So gamescom 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event filled with big, well-known exhibitors already. But this is just the first insight, and more announcements will follow by mid-August. So get your tickets directly and be guaranteed to be part of the gaming festival of the year!

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Half a million people mastered the toughest challenge in Baldur’s Gate 3, but 4,600 players went one step further

Caroline Fuller 5. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Baldur’s Gate 3 is now 2 years old and to celebrate this birthday, Larian released new statistics about the behavior of their player base, some of which were expected, but others are even more impressive.

What facts has Larian released now? On August 4, 2025, Larian published a community update with birthday greetings and new statistics, fitting for the second anniversary of Baldur’s Gate 3.

In these statistics, they share that 265 million mods have been downloaded so far (of which 250,000 equipped the famous Withers with ample bosom), that almost no one has managed to earn 100 gold legally as a bard, and more exciting information about player behavior that you can read on Steam.

Larian also reports that nearly half a million players have managed to conquer the game’s hardest mode, the Honour Mode. “That’s another 314,090 new traumatized souls compared to last year. Hopefully, you enjoy pain,” the studio writes about it.

However, there is a very small fraction of players, just 4,647, which is less than 1%, who still found the challenge of the Honour Mode not difficult enough – and they faced an incredible and truly impressive challenge: They completed a whole playthrough in Honour Mode using just one character at level 1.

Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

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When the hardest mode of the game is still too easy

What have the players achieved? The Honour Mode means that you must not suffer a single “TPK” (“Total Party Kill”). At the same time, the difficulty is significantly increased, and powerful bosses receive legendary actions that make the battles even more challenging.

4,647 players actually managed to conquer this mode by using a completely unlevelled character, and only that one character. How they achieved this? Larian does not want to reveal in its statistics. However, this challenge is already reminiscent of stories from the Soulslike community.

What other information could be gleaned from the statistics? Of the mentioned 500,000 conquerors of the Honour Modes, 31,180 players managed to complete their playthroughs as a “Jack of All Trades”, which is also an extremely strong achievement.

As a Jack of All Trades, you must take a new class with each level, which means you have to forgo a real build. As the face of the party, however, this can become extremely interesting, as it unlocks many different dialogue options.

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Even after 2 years, Baldur’s Gate 3 remains a game that rewards particularly high community engagement. Players are still discovering new clues, tips, and tricks that players have never encountered even after hundreds of hours of gameplay. Just recently, a player found a new, surprising way to regularly buff themselves: Player discovers an easy way to receive strong buffs in Baldur’s Gate 3 but must make a strange sacrifice

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No joke: Hated corporation is currently showing Blizzard how to tackle boosting and account sharing in WoW

Karsten Scholz 5. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A version of WoW adapts its measures against boosting and real-money trading, launching the new direction with a comprehensive ban wave.

Which corporation and which WoW version is it about? The publisher NetEase is known to manage the Chinese version of World of Warcraft, which has been available again since August 2024. Here in the West, the large corporation from China does not enjoy a very good reputation:

NetEase primarily focuses on heavily monetized free-to-play games (often for mobile devices).
A particularly well-known example is Diablo Immortal, which NetEase developed in collaboration with Blizzard, representing a “best-of” almost all established monetization methods, including clear pay-to-win elements.
Also, the new NetEase game for the originally popular Destiny franchise, Destiny: Rising, will be a mobile game with gacha mechanics.
In November 2024, there was a scandal when 9 employees of the corporation, including executives, were arrested. The allegation: Money laundering and corruption.
Although Marvel Rivals had a surprisingly strong release, shortly after the launch, there were layoffs (initiated by NetEase) to optimize development efficiency.

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What measures has NetEase announced for WoW? In a comprehensive post on wow.blizzard.cn, the publisher has now announced a tightening of measures against violations of World of Warcraft’s terms of service regarding account sharing or boosting (which means being carried through content by other players).

The measures can be summarized as follows: increasingly harsher penalties for violations (for the entire account and all associated characters), revocation of all earned content, tracking across server boundaries (if someone tries to evade the punishment through a server transfer).

To underline the new measures, there was also a ban wave affecting 27,000 players from WoW.

“Boosting should not exist, period.”

How is the western community reacting to this? Many players celebrate the measures and wish for a comparable approach from Blizzard.

Doodlefinger_it wonders on Reddit: “A rare victory for NetEase, who would have thought…”
james_church wonders on Reddit: “I wonder if they will do something comparable in North America/Europe. Boosting is almost enabled by Blizzard at this point through the WoW Token and the service channel.”
Thaeldis praises the measures on Reddit: “Good, boosting should not exist, period. You have no time to play and make progress? Then play something else or set lower goals.”
DeliciousSquats also hopes on Reddit: “Boosting is such a crappy part of the game. I hope the western servers will follow suit.”

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How likely is it that Blizzard will follow suit in the West? Since NetEase and Blizzard operate completely independently, the tightening of measures in China does not mean anything tangible for the western versions of WoW at this point.

On the contrary, Blizzard has tolerated boosting for many years as long as there are no indications of real-money trading in the game itself and the rules regarding in-game advertising are adhered to (via eu.support.blizzard.com). Real-money trading usually takes place outsourced through platforms like Discord channels.

What do you think of NetEase’s recent measures and Blizzard’s policy regarding boosting? We have already known that the Chinese operators of WoW have a completely different approach in the fight against cheaters since March 2025 when this news circulated: WoW punishes 12,000 cheaters and publicly names them

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I played Tekken 8 with a 150 Euro controller for the PS5 – Is it worth it?

Niko Hernes 5. August 2025 Reading time 4 minutes

MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has been testing the NOLVA Mechanical All-Button Controller for the PS5 and PC for over a month, which is primarily intended for fighting games like Tekken 8. He is a big fan, but is it worth it for everyone?

What kind of controller is this? For a review, the peripheral manufacturer HORI provided us with the NOLVA Mechanical All-Button Controller for the PS5. The controller consists only of larger buttons and is primarily designed for fighting games like Tekken, Street Fighter, or Guilty Gear.

As a fan of the genre, I have wanted to check out such a controller for a long time, as I expected significantly better precision while gaming without sticks and just with buttons than with a pad or a classic arcade stick.

What you need to know about the controller:

The NOLVA Mechanical All-Button Controller is officially licensed by Sony.
It works on both the PS5 and Windows 10/11.
There is a companion app to control the button assignments.
A detachable USB-C cable (3 m long) with a cable lock is included.
The controller has a retail price of €149.99 and is available on Amazon, among other places.

After over a month with several titles, I have to say: I can’t live without it, but I wouldn’t recommend the controller to everyone.

Tekken 8 is even more fun with the controller:

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Tekken 8 shows that a cyborg is still as brutal as ever after over 20 years

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A great controller that makes fighting games even more fun

Overall, I’m quite satisfied with the controller, as I spend a lot of personal time playing fighting games. The buttons feel good, and the controller is relatively small compared to other arcade controllers, so it doesn’t take up much space in the cabinet. Additionally, it is quite handy, and even if you are “half-lying” on the couch, you can use it well.

A significant advantage compared to my other arcade stick is the volume. The buttons are quite quiet, so they don’t disturb my partner when I play a couple of rounds in the evening. I had more problems with a classic arcade stick. Additionally, the controller also has a headset jack.

Pros

Light, small, and thus easy to store and hold
The included USB cable is quite long at 3 meters and feels premium
Precision in gameplay due to the pure button structure
Playable on PC and PS5 immediately after simple connection, without many settings

Cons

Feels overall more fragile and less premium than other controllers
Only suitable for certain genres
Less intuitive than other controllers

What did I use the controller for? Most of the time, I spent with the controller in Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, but I also tried other fighting games like Injustice, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, or Granblue Fantasy Versus.

I had a lot of fun playing. Because you only have buttons instead of a stick, I was able to control my fighters more precisely than ever, although you do need to get used to it at first. You play almost like on a keyboard, and the jump button is standardly assigned to the left thumb.

Getting used to it takes a little time, but once you get the hang of it, it’s quite easy. You also need to get used to 3D fighters like Tekken, but that was part of the fun. It felt like I was playing a new console with a new controller.

Since I don’t have much space for large controllers in my apartment, I found the size quite pleasant when it came to storing the controller well. It also helps that you can detach the USB-C cable.

On the console, I mostly didn’t have to change button mappings, but on the PC, I did have to make small adjustments to the settings in Killer Instinct. However, that was never a major problem and could also be easily solved without the companion app within the games.

With the controller, I had more fun with the mentioned titles than ever before, and that was mainly because I made fewer mistakes after getting used to it for 1-2 days. Especially the precision you get from having only buttons excited me. After a few practice hours, I made fewer mistakes than with other controllers.

Overall, I liked gaming with it even better than with a classic arcade stick or a regular PS5 controller.

Instead of catching up on new games, I mostly played fighting games on vacation, but I wouldn’t recommend the controller to everyone.

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A controller for genre enthusiasts

Who is the controller suitable for? Even though I have almost only praise for the controller, I cannot recommend it to every gamer because you have to be the right type for it. The NOLVA Mechanical All-Button Controller is specifically designed for fighting games. Other games are hardly playable due to the lack of two sticks.

I personally play many different fighting games. I occasionally check out older titles, but I also play new representatives of the genre. Thus, I have many applications for the controller and will likely use it a lot in the future.

However, if you only play such games sporadically, then the €150 is a hefty price, even though it is comparatively inexpensive in the fighting stick segment.

But if you have a great interest in the genre and engage with it a lot, then I can only recommend the controller as an entry-level device. If you are more interested in a classic arcade stick, you can check here: I bought a controller for fighting games a year ago, and now I can’t live without it

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YouTuber folds smartphone for extreme test 200,000 times, first problems appear after 2 days

Claudio Niggenkemper 5. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A South Korean YouTuber folds the Galaxy Z Fold 7 live over 200,000 times – and up to over 160,000 folds the smartphone essentially holds up, despite showing some minor damage.

The South Korean tech YouTuber tech·it (테킷) puts the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 through an extreme durability test: In a livestream, he manually folds the device over 200,000 times. He wants to find out how much stress the new foldable can actually withstand – and how realistic Samsung’s promise of a ten-year lifespan really is.

According to TechRadar, Samsung itself states that the Fold 7 is designed for up to 500,000 folds. The YouTuber already achieves over 160,000 cycles in his test, with the first minor problems appearing on the second day of the test.

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What does the N symbol on your phone mean?

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How does the smartphone perform under continuous stress? Throughout the test, minor incidents occasionally occur – but none of them result in a total failure. Here are the key milestones of the experiment so far:

After 6,000 cycles: The device suddenly restarts by itself
From about 46,000 folds: First cracking noises in the hinge
At around 75,000 cycles: An unknown liquid leaks slightly from the folding mechanism

The livestream is currently ongoing with around 200 active viewers and stands at nearly 160,000 folding cycles (as of 08:00, 05.08.25).

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The 10 strongest Aurors from Harry Potter in the power ranking

Linda Baumgartl 5. August 2025 Reading time 7 minutes

Only the most competent witches and wizards can become Aurors in Harry Potter to defend the magical community. But who among these Aurors is the most powerful?

What is an Auror? To protect the magical community from threats and attacks, the Ministry of Magic hires so-called Aurors. They hunt and battle dark wizards and are, in a way, the “elite unit” of magical law enforcement.

The profession is extremely demanding and dangerous, which is why the requirements for aspiring Aurors are very high.

How was the ranking created? In the ranking, we sort the 10 most powerful Aurors of all time by their strength.

We consider aspects such as magical talents, combat skills, overall success in fighting dark wizards, and personal character traits.
We also include all characters from the “Wizarding World,” including those from “Fantastic Beasts.”

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Position 10: Webster Boot

Ilvermorny, the American school for witchcraft and wizardry.

We start the list with a somewhat unusual Auror. Webster Boot came to America as a child with his family, where he lost his parents due to an attack by a magical creature. He and his brother were then taken in and adopted by Isolt Sayre and the Muggle James Steward. Later, Isolt, with the help of her new family, founded Ilvermorny, the most important wizarding school in America.

Due to the enormous influence of the entire family, the Sayres also made it into our list of the most powerful families from Harry Potter.

Webster received his own house, namely Wampus, which represents loyalty and “warrior”. This also reflects Webster’s somewhat combative and adventurous nature.

After completing his education, Webster set out to fight dark wizards. At that time, there was still no wizarding government in America for him to work for, so he wandered the world as a mercenary and made a name for himself as an independent Auror.

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Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.3: The finale of Dawntrail is live, with a new alliance raid, dungeon, and more

Karsten Scholz 5. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on August 5, 2025, Patch 7.3 of Final Fantasy XIV is released. MeinMMO summarizes the new features and what you need to know about the ongoing maintenance.

Update from August 5, 2025 – 11:55 AM: The maintenance is over and the servers and services are live! Have fun with Patch 7.3.

What do I need to know about the maintenance? In order to play Patch 7.3 on the servers of Final Fantasy XIV, maintenance has been taking place since 3 AM. It is expected to last until 12 PM. During this time, various services will be unavailable:

Travel between data centers
World transfer service
Character renaming
Input of item codes/gift codes
Companion app

Here you can see the trailer for Patch 7.3 of Final Fantasy XIV:

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Packed package for the finale of Dawntrail

What comes with Patch 7.3? The update titled “The Promise of Tomorrow” concludes the story of the current expansion Dawntrail. Additionally, you can expect a first glimpse of upcoming adventures.

Apart from the continuation of the main scenario, various other new features await you. Here are the highlights:

Alliance raid – Echoes from Vana’diel (Part 2), San d’Oria: The second stage: A dimensional rift that connects two worlds that should never have come into contact… Right there, deep in the forest of Yak T’el, Sareel Ja continues to relentlessly pursue his dark plots. Now it is up to the Warrior of Light to make a second attempt to put this haunting to an end.
Dungeon – The Meso System: A gigantic tombstone adorned with the golden visage of an Eternal Queen stands at the center of the once lively memory: the Meso System. An endless afterlife where the memories of so many past lives are stored.
Trial – Zel Tajaal: In his hunt for Calyx, the genie of preservation, a new threat confronts the Warrior of Light – created from the darkness in hearts!
Dream trial – Seiryu: The articulate Sotan tells a story of immortal revenge, reminiscent of Seiryu and his hated enemy. The encounter, marked by rage, comes to life once again with the powerful dragon.
Treasure hunt – Treasure Oneiron: In the Living Memory, the famous Treasure Oneiron finally opens its gates again. Engage in a game and dive into the depths of dreams!
PvP – Crystalline Conflict updates: The Crystalline Conflict will be expanded with an arena: the coastal battle!
Speech bubble feature: With the new speech bubble feature, you can now display chat entries above your character’s head for an even more immersive exchange!

You can find the complete German patch notes for Patch 7.3 on finalfantasyxiv.com.

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What is not included with Patch 7.3? Some content of the new patch level will only come with subsequent patches. This includes the phantom weapons (Patch 7.31), new content for cosmic exploration (Patch 7.31), the pilgrim’s path for the Deep Dungeon (Patch 7.35), the Yok Huy quests (Patch 7.35), and the new adventure of Hildibrand (Patch 7.35).

Are you looking forward to the finale of Dawntrail? Let us know in the comments! By the way, there were heated discussions about the new 24-player raid of Patch 7.3 in advance, as part of the community fears that fun might be lost: Final Fantasy XIV gets new content and the community fears mainly for their fellow players

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Battlefield 6 changes the classes, fans are sure: Strong change, selfish campers will be angry

Dariusz Müller 5. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Battlefield 6 have announced that the Scout will lose the Spawn Beacon. Another class will be pleased.

What kind of change is this? The developers announced a few changes on the evening of August 4, 2025, that they will implement in the game after the Open Beta of Battlefield 6. These mainly concern the classes, in this case the Assault Soldier and the Scout.

The perhaps most striking change:

The Assault Soldier will receive the Spawn Beacon in the future. This will be renamed to Deploy Beacon.

The Spawn Beacon is a gadget that can usually be carried by the Scout. It acts as a semi-mobile spawn point that players can set up to respawn at – a sort of addition to the spawns at flags or with squad members.

The Scout will no longer have access to the Spawn Beacon.

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Battlefield 6 presents classes, movement, and tactical destruction in the trailer

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“The rooftop snipers with 0.4 K/Ds are going to flip out”

What does the community think of the change? On Reddit, many Battlefield fans comment that they like the change.

“The rooftop snipers with 0.4 K/Ds are going to flip out.”
“This is a very common request from the Labs testers. A good change to increase the utility of the Assault Soldier in team play, rather than just killing better.”
“Honestly, this is fantastic. Now the beacon can be used for aggressive flanking maneuvers, rather than placing you on a hill or on a roof at the ass end of the world.”
“Haha, now the Scout campers can’t sit on a random hill for the entire game endlessly anymore.”

Many players believe that a large portion of the snipers in the Scout class selfishly use the Spawn Beacon to camp at the edge of the map – rather than attacking the objective. The change could solve this problem with the Scouts.

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What else will change with the classes? The developers announced a few more small changes to the Assault Soldier and the Scout.

Assault Soldier:

Adrenaline Injector: no longer heals itself but makes more resistant to blinding effects, explosions, and increases movement speed.
Commanding Presence: New signature trait that speeds up capturing objectives for the squad.
Assault Ladder: New gadget, a portable ladder/ramp to provide squads access to hard-to-reach places.

Scout:

Will be more focused on misinformation and sabotage.
A new “Spec-Ops” path replaces “Pathfinder” and allows for silent takedowns and better sneaking.
A new ability at level 3 allows requesting a UAV for passive reconnaissance.
Aim Spotting: Enemies are automatically marked when you aim at them.

Additionally, the signature weapons of the support class will be slightly buffed. However, these changes are only to be implemented in the game after the Open Beta. The preload for the Beta is already available. You can find out more about it here: Preload for the Battlefield 6 Beta has started, soon you’ll be able to start

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Twitch streamer will strike until viewers give him money – only takes 5 seconds

Lydia 4. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Payo is known for actively asking his viewers for subs, but not everyone can laugh about his actions.

What was that action? The WoW streamer Payo announced a “strike” in a stream on August 3, 2025. He explained: He had been online for 20 minutes, and no viewer had left a sub, a paid subscription on Twitch. Now he wanted to stop moving or speaking until this unreasonable situation was resolved.

In fact, Payo only needs to stare silently at the camera for a few seconds until the sub notification pops up, and the stream can continue. No wonder, as this has almost become a small ritual, and the streamer’s fans appear well-trained to leave a subscription in the first 20 minutes.

However, the clip reached the subreddit LivestreamFail, one of the largest streaming communities on Reddit, and sparked a discussion there.

Not all streamers ask for money on Twitch; some are even quite surprised by it:

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All just a show?

How was the clip discussed? On Reddit, there was quite a bit of criticism for Payo’s approach. Sunset_Eras referred to him as “a professional beggar,” from whom other streamers could still learn something. vaylin945 reported that he used to follow the streamer but no longer watches him due to his constant begging.

ArugulaElectronic478 rants: “I will never understand how people feel so bold to ask for money while sitting in a chair playing a game or streaming in general. I didn’t force you to hit the streaming button.”

However, another user argues that this begging for subs is part of the entertainment. Other viewers explain that it is simply Payo’s streaming personality. He is just a “Memer,” and a Tyler1 wouldn’t be held against for his outbursts either. That is just part of the show.

However, it is understandable that viewers might get tired of this act at some point.

Here you can see the clip and the corresponding Reddit post:

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After Sauercrowd, Twitch streamers play for a good cause, raising over 170,000 euros

One of the first major MMO streamers received $10,000 from Arab WoW players, but his mom thought it was “Monopoly money”

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You can tell: Asking so blatantly for subscriptions on Twitch doesn’t actually belong to good manners and is perceived as rather unpleasant by many viewers. However, there are also content creators who go a whole lot further: Twitch streamer boldly demands subscriptions: “Being broke is not an excuse”

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You can tell: Asking so blatantly for subscriptions on Twitch doesn’t actually belong to good manners and is perceived as rather unpleasant by many viewers. However, there are also content creators who go a whole lot further: Twitch streamer boldly demands subscriptions: “Being broke is not an excuse”

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ARPG classic gets a sequel after 19 years, already a hit in Early Access on Steam

Benedict Grothaus 4. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In 2006, the first Titan Quest was released and has received several expansions. Now the successor, Titan Quest 2, is playable in Early Access on Steam. Already after the first weekend, the game has strong ratings and is one of the best-selling games on Steam.

What kind of game is this?

In the world of Greek gods, trouble arises: Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, destroys the work of the Fates and corrupts the fate of many people who oppose the goddess.
You play as one of these adversaries of Nemesis in Titan Quest 2 and battle not only against eagles and wild boars during your journey, but also against creatures from Greek mythology.
The predecessor, Titan Quest, is already one of the best alternatives to Diablo. With Titan Quest 2, a full-fledged sequel finally comes after 19 years.

Titan Quest 2 is received very well: Since August 1, Titan Quest 2 has been in Early Access on Steam and has been delighting players there. Although the action RPG currently contains only about 10 hours of gameplay, it has managed to retain nearly 27,000 players at its peak (according to steamcharts).

The ratings are “very positive” with 83% from over 4,900 reviews. What might be even more noteworthy: According to Steam, Titan Quest 2 is currently the second best-selling game in Germany (as of August 4).

Only the perennial favorite Counter-Strike 2 is more successful. The new game from the Munich studio Grimlore Games is thus selling better here than Battlefield 6, which was able to storm the charts in pre-sale.

Currently, Titan Quest 2 costs only 24 euros. The offer runs until August 8. Afterwards, you will still pay no full price: Normally, the game costs 30 euros in Early Access. The price will rise for the final release.

The 1.0 release is scheduled for late 2026, but there is no specific date yet. There should be major updates approximately every 3 months. A version for PS5 and Xbox is also in the works.

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Der Trailer zum Early Access von Titan Quest 2 auf Steam

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“Great foundation, but still has a long way to go”

On Reddit, a user is excited about the success of Titan Quest 2 already in Early Access – even if the comments state that action RPGs are not exactly a niche genre, as claimed by the creator. Diablo alone is so big that the genre certainly belongs to the major titles.

Many players praise the current state of the game. While there is still not much content, what is available feels excellent. The pacing is slower than in the first part (and also slower than Diablo or PoE), but feels good. Titan Quest 2 looks pretty and especially the price makes it very accessible, they say.

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Special praise is also given to the class and skill system. Unlike in other action RPGs, you do not select your class during character creation. Instead, you build it from various mastery options yourself.

The skill tree mainly consists of passive effects that you can level up to unlock new effects. Some of these completely change how a skill works, said a user. You can find a detailed test of Titan Quest 2’s Early Access at GameStar.

Currently, Titan Quest 2 only offers a single-player mode, but it will include multiplayer. While the game does not have an open world like Diablo 4, the community is likely to become quite active. And at least in Diablo 4, the community has already moved out of their youth: Player asks if there are adults playing Diablo 4 – community explains soberly who really plays Diablo

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Preload for the Battlefield 6 Beta has started, soon you can get started

Alexander Mehrwald 4. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Starting August 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM, you can pre-download the beta for Battlefield 6. This will get you ready for the upcoming testing phase.

When will the beta take place? The beta itself will take place in several phases:

Early Access – Closed Beta
- 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

To participate in Early Access or the Closed Beta, you must have registered at Battlefield Labs before July 31, 2025. Alternatively, you could receive access codes through Twitch Drops during the Multiplayer Reveals.

The beta will take place on all available platforms; you can participate on Steam, Epic Games, EA App, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S. Whether crossplay will be part of the beta is still unclear.

Depending on which content you want to download (you can choose this!), you should free up between 55 GB and 80 GB of storage space on your hard drive.

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Battlefield 6 shows its maps and modes in the trailer

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4 maps, 4 classes, 4 modes, and a lot of rewards

What can you expect in the beta? There will be 4 variants of everything your heart desires in the beta. You can take on the roles of Assault, Support, Engineer, or Recon to give your opponents a hard time on the maps Liberation Peak, Empire State, Siege of Cairo, or Iberian Offensive.

You can choose from four different modes: Domination, Conquest, Squad Deathmatch, or Breakthrough. If you choose to play during the two beta weekends, you can also earn various rewards. You can find all the detailed information about the beta, system requirements, rewards, and the process in our overview article.

It won’t be long until the first beta weekend. However, the full release is still a while away, as it will only take place on October 10, 2025. But if you want to know what is already known, you can find all important information here: Battlefield 6: All important information about release, beta, and crossplay

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Find Your Next Game live from gamescom: We escalate together with you at the worlds greatest game fair!

Alexander Mehrwald 4. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

The most world premieres, the longest program, the most prominent guests: At the gamescom 2025, we are celebrating our biggest party yet with Find Your Next Game. Join us live from August 19 to 24, whether in Cologne or via stream!

Do you know what is even nicer than a good idea? We’ll tell you: An idea that keeps getting better! In 2020, it was our idea to organize an alternative party with Find Your Next Game for the canceled E3.

In 2024, we added the idea of organizing a curated showcase, where we will present you with new trailers, world premieres, and especially lots of gameplay from games we find exciting!

Now we are currently on the organizational home stretch for gamescom and we almost pinch ourselves daily at how our fixed idea has escalated.

From August 19 to 24, 2025, we will celebrate our biggest Find Your Next Game live from gamescom! We will be there for you with MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski and MeinMMO editors Benedict Grothaus and Niko Hernes.

What is Find Your Next Game?

Find Your Next Game (short: FYNG) is our large live event series, with which we want to bring you that very special feeling of visiting a trade fair right into your living room. Of course, games, technology, and entertainment are always in focus, but we are also aiming for more: communities, exchange with like-minded people, knowledgeable discussions, and a good dose of silliness. All of this live and without any safety net.

This special combination seems to be well received, which in turn enables us to put on an even bigger show at gamescom. Here are a few facts that still amaze us:

A 756 square meter exhibition booth (Hall 10.1 | Stand D070 – E089) with a large video screen and many seats on our spectator grandstand. Come by!
Nearly 45 hours of live programming from the Opening Night Live on Tuesday evening until the end of gamescom on Sunday.
The largest FYNG show to date on Wednesday evening with over 40 trailer, gameplay, and world premieres.
Dozens of top-tier game developers on stage, plus numerous surprise guests you definitely won’t expect.

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gamescom 2024: MeinMMO asks, which game character would you like to be?

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Our Broadcast Times and Where You Can Watch

You can follow our show program either live at gamescom in Hall 10.1 or on our GameStar Twitch channel or of course here on your favorite website. We will also broadcast the FYNG show on Wednesday on the GameStar YouTube channel. Here are our broadcast times:

Tuesday, August 19 – 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM – Opening Night Live
Wednesday, August 20 – 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 20 – 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM – FYNG gamescom Show
Thursday, August 21 – 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday, August 22 – 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 23 – 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 24 – 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM

If you can’t join us live, no problem. We will also release a large part of the program as separate videos on GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO and our YouTube channels. Also look forward to exclusive news and previews of the new announcements from our FYNG show!

What You Can Look Forward To

Of course, we want, are allowed, and can’t reveal everything we have prepared for you yet. That’s one of the disadvantages of having games in the program that haven’t been announced yet. But because it’s you, here are a few hot tips and hints that will hopefully build your anticipation:

If there are world premieres at Opening Night Live, it could very well be that the developers will be our guests the following day and bring real gameplay with them.
Ann-Kathrin and Maurice are already passionately debating who among them gets to host which game on the FYNG show. And whether it’s better to settle that with vampires, unicorns, or knights on stage.
Over 120 games have been evaluated by us for the FYNG show. And as usual, the editorial team decides what goes into the show and what doesn’t.
The amount of silly giggling in the office has increased disproportionately in recent weeks, which may be related to writing dumb jokes and knitting new FYNG dolls.

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As already at the FYNG show in April there will also be adedicated Steam page for FYNG gamescom. There you will not only find our stream but also all titles of the show organized according to your gaming preferences and, if available, playable demos.

As soon as our final program is set, we will, of course, update this article again and tell you a little more. Until then, please keep your fingers crossed that everything works out more or less the way we are planning it.

If it does, it will not only be our largest show yet but also our funniest and best. You can surely imagine how excited we are right now. We are incredibly looking forward to the show. And of course to you. We will see you at gamescom or on stream! All further information on previous events of Find Your Next Game can also be found on our overview page.

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Is Battlefield 6 getting a Battle Royale? Here is what is known about the return of Firestorm

Dariusz Müller 4. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

For weeks before the official reveal of Battlefield 6, rumors were circulating that the shooter would be getting a Battle Royale. We summarize all the information known about it.

Will Battlefield 6 have a Battle Royale? Yes, Battlefield 6 will have a Battle Royale! At the big reveal of the multiplayer mode on July 31, 2025, the developers showed a short teaser that hinted at the Battle Royale mode Firestorm with a wall of flames.

A few hours after this short teaser video, Kevin Johnson, the global community manager of Battlefield, confirmed that there will indeed be a Battle Royale. This will soon be playable in the Battlefield Labs.

Battlefield Labs is a testing environment where players have had the opportunity to provide feedback on Battlefield 6 over the past months.

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This is how Firestorm, the Battle Royale of Battlefield, worked

What is known about the Battle Royale? Nothing, except that the Battle Royale will soon be playable in the Battlefield Labs. However, since the teaser hinted at the return of Firestorm, perhaps taking a look into the past will provide a better impression:

Firestorm was the Battle Royale of Battlefield V.
In Firestorm, 64 players competed in 16 squads of up to 4 players each.
A ring of fire enveloped the battlefield. This shrank over the course of the match.
You could use various Battlefield vehicles like tanks.
The map had the typical Battlefield destruction – for instance, when tanks completely demolished smaller houses.
Classes had no impact but could still be leveled up in the Battle Royale.
The weapons are available in various tiers. A rarer tier means the weapon has certain advantages, such as a better scope.
You could carry 2 primary weapons and equipment such as medkits and rocket launchers.

To what extent the new Battle Royale mode will resemble the old Firestorm or whether there will be major differences is currently still unknown.

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Does Pokémon GO: Is the Spotlight Hour with Fletchling worth it tomorrow?

Max Handwerk 4. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Tomorrow, the Spotlight Hour with Swablu takes place in Pokémon GO. Let’s take a look at the bonuses and content.

When does the Spotlight Hour start? The Spotlight Hour on August 5th starts at 6:00 PM. It ends at 7:00 PM, and the usual spawns will appear again.

Which Pokémon is included? Swablu is a Fairy-type Pokémon that can evolve into Altaria. However, you need to do a bit of work: you need a lot of berries to evolve Swablu.

What bonus is there? During the Spotlight Hour, you will receive double Stardust for every catch.

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Is the Spotlight Hour with Swablu worth it?

An important point: Currently, the “Sweet Swarm” event is also running, in which Swablu has an increased shiny chance, and the event will also remain active through the Spotlight Hour. It is still unclear whether the increased shiny chance will be disabled during the Spotlight Hour. If not, you have a very good chance of catching a shiny Swablu here.

Is Swablu strong? Unfortunately, no. And Altaria isn’t either. As fighters, you should rather rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Swablu and Altaria are not among them, not even in the PvP league.

Is the event worth it? If the shiny chance remains increased, the hour is definitely worth it to expand the shiny dex by one Swablu and Altaria. However, the hour is also good for anyone in urgent need of Stardust – because you can collect it here effectively.

If you are only looking for a new attacker, you can easily skip the hour.

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The first Spotlight Hour in August brings you Swablu, but there are still plenty of other dates this month with interesting Pokémon. Want to know which ones? Then check out our overview: Here are all events in August 2025 for Pokémon GO.

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He buys a 4K monitor for 100 dollars – and ruins it with a bad mistake

Yana 4. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A PC user describes in a post on Reddit how they rendered their newly purchased monitor useless in just a few minutes by peeling off a film.

A user purchased a Dell UltraSharp 4K monitor for $100 (approximately €90) on Facebook Marketplace. Facebook Marketplace is a trading platform within Facebook where users can buy and sell items locally. The device initially worked perfectly – for a full five minutes. In a post on Reddit, they shared a photo showing how they were peeling something film-like off their screen, believing it to be a protective film.

If you want to see a real protective film, take a look at the unboxing video of the Nintendo Switch 2.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 in the unboxing video

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What was beneath the surface

This mistake happened to them: The user noticed a small bubble in one corner and assumed it was a removable film. However, upon removal, it turned out: They had peeled off the anti-glare or polarizing layer of the screen.

These layers are an integral part of modern displays. They filter light, reduce reflections, and protect the panel. If this layer is removed, the monitor not only becomes highly reflective but can also be color distorted or completely unusable. In this case, only the white backlighting was visible behind the layer.

This is how the community reacted: The Reddit community quickly pointed out that it was the anti-glare layer. Some suggested ways to “save” it – such as completely removing the layer and ordering a new replacement polarizing film in the right size. “Once it has been removed, it is impossible to realign it perfectly like it was from the factory,” commented the author of the post themselves.

What will happen to the monitor now? According to the user’s information, it is very likely that they removed the polarizing film. Screen manufacturers such as Samsung officially state that a home repair in this case is nearly impossible. Although there are DIY guides to apply a new polarizing layer, even a tiny grain of dust or an uneven fit can ruin the image. Often, replacing the entire panel is not worth it, as the costs exceed the value of a new monitor.

The affected individual explained that they tried to request a repair from Dell. However, since the device is from 2021, it is no longer under warranty. Additionally, it is still officially registered to its previous owner, which is problematic. In their comments, they later mentioned that they ultimately passed the monitor on to one of their younger siblings, as another user had suggested.

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The monitor purchase ended for the Reddit user as a lesson and shows how quickly a mistake can ruin a screen. However, sometimes Reddit stories also take a surprising turn: Just like with a gamer who damaged his PC case with alcohol – and ultimately saved it with a toothbrush and toothpaste.

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The most famous group for Dungeons & Dragons changes their Game Master after 10 years and delights the fans

Caroline Fuller 4. August 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Critical Role, one of the most successful DnD groups, gets a new Dungeon Master with its fourth main campaign, replacing Matthew Mercer after 10 years of leading the game. A significant change, but fans are not shocked; instead, they are happy for their beloved Game Master.

What has Critical Role announced? It has recently been confirmed that the DnD group Critical Role is preparing for its next campaign – but without their popular Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer. He is passing the role of the GM (Game Master) to another already well-known name in the TTRPG world, Brennan Lee Mulligan from Dimension 20 (on YouTube).

However, fans who have been die-hard for a decade do not have to miss Matt; he will instead take on the role of a player, which could mean a significant change in the dynamics. Instead of worrying about the changes, the response to this announcement from the fans is genuinely positive:

“MATT GETS TO PLAY IN A WHOLE CAMPAIGN, YAAAA” (CeridwenAeradwr on Reddit).

In this video, you get a sneak peek at “The Mighty Nein” on Amazon Prime, which is based on Critical Role’s second campaign:

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The Mighty Nein – First Sneak Peek of the New Fantasy Series on Amazon Prime

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“The eternal Dungeon Master is gone” – The curse is broken

Why are the fans so supportive of his switch? Matt has been the constant Dungeon Master of Critical Role for 10 years. While there have been guest GMs from time to time, it has always been Matt who has guided the group through the adventures in Exandria in the main campaigns.

With his switch from leader to player, fans are happy that Matt can step back a little. Many see this as the next healthy step to ensure the long-term existence of Critical Role:

KironD63: “Personally, I am glad that Matt can take a break. I don’t want to spark controversy, but I personally feel he has lost some momentum in campaign 3 compared to 1 and 2, and a longer break could help him get back in shape in time for his next campaign.”
CeridwenAeradwr: “I love this so much. My biggest concern with Critical Role has always been that the cast could lose their passion for it. It is such a long, hard commitment that comes with a lot of work, and it is a job that only works if you really want to do it and have fun with it. I don’t want them to feel burned out or obligated to continue. It is so heartwarming and reassuring to see how much enthusiasm and passion they all still have for what they do!”

Why can especially other Dungeon Masters understand this decision? But also the well-known “curse” of the “eternal Dungeon Master,” which is known in many DnD groups, is being lifted from Matt. This says that one is doomed to be a Dungeon Master forever. Even such a well-known and beloved Dungeon Master as Matt deserves to break the curse, and the fans agree:

CarterBasen: “Every ‘eternal Dungeon Master’ deserves a long campaign as a player.”
GloInTheDarkUnicorn: “As an ‘eternal Dungeon Master,’ I fully respect Matt’s desire to sit on the other side of the table again.”
shadowpavement: “The poor guy had to help build a multimillion-dollar company just to not remain a DM forever.”

Additionally, they are looking forward to Brennan Lee Mulligan as the new Dungeon Master, who is also a very popular figure in the community:

KironD63: “Brennan’s previous work as a DM showed that although their styles are different, he is very true to Matt’s overarching vision for the backstory and world-building.”
Master-Gur-903: “I feel like Brennan was grown in a lab and made to run DND games.”

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Critical Role’s new main campaign, Campaign 4, will start on October 2, 2025. It will bring a complete story and new characters like the previous campaigns, but fans will have to wait a little longer for more detailed information. Shortly after, in November 2025, Critical Role’s animated series based on the group’s second campaign, “The Mighty Nein” on Amazon Prime, will premiere. Initial material has already been shown: A new fantasy series on Amazon Prime features what may be the most famous DnD streamers, showcasing the characters in an initial clip

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Highly anticipated anime MMORPG wanted to get you to your wallet with tricks during the beta, now backpedals after heavy criticism

Karsten Scholz 4. August 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Since July 24, 2025, registrations for the first global beta of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance have been open. In advance, there was heavy criticism regarding the monetization. The developers are now responding to this.

What was criticized? The original plan of the developers was that you would be able to invest money in the in-game shop during the upcoming beta of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance to benefit from attractive bonuses for the actual launch.

The system was unnecessarily complicated by the fact that the bonus received for the release was not only tied to the invested money, but also to the character level achieved in the beta.

Many players who were actually looking forward to the launch of the anime MMORPG feared dire consequences for the final monetization of the game following this announcement, or they criticized that beta testers would have an unfair advantage at the actual launch.

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Blue Protocol: Star Resonance shows a mix of action and teamwork in the new trailer

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“The game is saved”

How are the developers reacting to the criticism? The team behind Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has clearly received the criticism. On their official Discord channel, they explained that they want to make an adjustment based on the feedback:

The refund rules will be adjusted to a Fair-Return-Plan for the official release. All in-game purchases made during the CBT (Closed Beta Test) will be refunded to the same account without any bonus or excess refund added. This is to ensure that all players start under the same conditions. More detailed information on the refund system will be shared shortly.

How is the community reacting to the developers’ response? Some players praise this step, while others admit that a closed beta could completely do without microtransactions.

CyberpunkGamer94 writes on X: “How about simply not offering paid content in a closed beta?”
ChaseyD explains on X: “Do whatever you can to do right by your players. I want this game to succeed, and such a strange refund like this in a CBT has me quite disturbed.”
Star Resonance Database is looking forward to X: “The game is saved.”
:p praises the developers on X: “Thank you for listening.”

What do I need to know about the upcoming beta? Registration for the test is ongoing at playbpsr.com until August 14, 2025. From August 15 to August 20, 2025, the accesses will then be distributed. The duration is set for about 10 days.

A second open beta is apparently not planned. If there are no unpleasant surprises, the final launch is expected to take place shortly after the end of the closed beta, according to the developers.

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