In Helldivers 2, the brave soldiers will soon receive reinforcements from players on Xbox. Now they are already explaining to the new recruits how to behave in a guided democracy.
When will the reinforcements arrive? Starting August 26, players on Xbox Series X|S will be able to support Over-Earth in the galactic war alongside PC and PS5 players. While the developers are still on summer vacation, some of the new recruits are already inquiring with the veterans about the best ways to engage in the fight for Over-Earth.
The battle-hardened veterans have the right answers ready, following the motto: “No matter the situation, always ask: ‘Is this democratic?’ If the answer is ‘No’, do not do it” (via Reddit).
Here you can see the latest war bond from Helldivers 2:
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Helldivers 2 shows its new war bond “Control Group”
Veterans provide etiquette and tips
What should the new recruits keep in mind? Instead of revealing the best weapons and gadgets of Helldivers 2 to the new recruits, they consider etiquettes that should be kept in mind. According to Reddit, the following rules and tips have emerged in the game since the release:
Samples are shared. As long as the Helldiver carrying them is successfully extracted, all team members receive the samples. For example, if 10 samples are extracted, each player gets 10 samples.
It’s called “friendly fire”, not “intentional fire”. Don’t be upset if your teammate accidentally shoots your head off.
If your comrade stretches out their arms in greeting, never refuse the hug.
Turrets can and will shoot through you. Be cautious near them.
In missions where a flag must be raised, saluting (especially the default emote) increases the speed by 7.5% per player, up to a maximum of 30%.
Do not take others’ gear from their fallen bodies. People will mark their extra gear if they want you to take it.
Do not revive teammates if they are not near their dead bodies. Having to run half the map back to retrieve your things is annoying, especially if the cooldowns are still active.
When throwing strategems with a large radius (e.g. 380mm barrage), watch out for your teammates.
Thank your friendly Helldiver if they give you supplies, save you, or lend you support weapons.
Don’t rush off alone; leave that to the Rank 150 players who can solo entire maps. Together you are stronger.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Don’t rush anything. It’s okay to stay in one spot to regroup and resupply.
There is no “meta”. Everything has a role.
Listen to advice from your fellow Helldivers. It might be useful.
Make sure you know the three D’s: cover, cover, and more cover.
When applying, interested parties are quite clear about what the potential employer values highly. However, anyone who wanted to apply with a particularly large portfolio at the makers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 probably didn’t have a great chance – or maybe just because of that?
Who are these developers? The creators of Expedition 33 surprised with their unexpected hit with a small development team capable of bringing such a project to life.
It should be emphasized that they also collaborated with other small studios, especially regarding voice actors, animation, and playtesting. However, the core team consists of only about 30 developers.
“We had five people working on the environments, two on the story. I believe about three to six people worked on the cinematic sequences. The music was made by four people,” reports Creative Director Guillaume Broche during a conversation with Automaton Japan (via PCGamesN).
What requirements did the workers have to fulfill? To assemble this team, over 200 interviews were conducted, but they focused on a rather specific requirement that is quite unusual for a game studio: they did not want industry veterans; on the contrary, they specifically sought out young, talented individuals without prior experience.
Here you can see the trailer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, created by these young developers:
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date
The unexpected hit was developed by newcomers and that is what brought them success
Why was the developers’ lack of experience an advantage? Creative Director Broche explains that they valued the “fighting spirit” of new talents over the experience of long-term developers, and for good reason: “They had no fixed ideas about how the work should look, which I think was good. Because that allowed them to adapt to our peculiar working style.” (via PCGamesN)
As an example, Broche mentions the visual effects artist and character designer of the team, who they hired right after his college graduation. Expedition 33 was therefore his very first job in the game industry.
What are the team’s future plans? The lead programmer of the game, Tom Guillermin, says that the team has no ambitions to expand for their next game because they simply do not consider it necessary.
“I think, for now, I would prefer to work in a small team,” he says in the interview (via PCGamesN), “I am not sure how big an ‘ideal team’ should be, but when it comes to developing a full-fledged turn-based RPG, I believe our current team is exactly the right size.”
Determining what size is considered “ideal” is also not necessary when the team has already proven that it works with its current size. And the success of Expedition 33 is the proof.
The developers have previously commented on the size of their team, and that they do not intend to grow significantly. The core team is to be maintained and, if necessary, supplemented through outsourcing. This approach is seen by the CEO of Sandfall and producer of Expedition 33 as more sustainable than that of other studios.
In Pokémon GO Dyna battles have been active for several months. However, even today, players still discover things related to it that they didn’t notice before. For example: A small button in the lower left corner.
Which button are we talking about? After finishing a Dyna battle, you can find a small button in the lower left corner. It shows the spawn symbol, indicating that a Pokémon appears here.
This button has been around for a long time, but some are just noticing it now – or not at all, as a post in the “TheSilphRoad” subreddit about Pokémon GO shows. A trainer reported exactly this button, highlighting that they didn’t know what it did until now (you can find the post here on Reddit).
In the replies, some trainers are saying that they have never seen this button or that they are not quite sure what it does. So: What does it do?
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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle
Button at energy sources in Pokémon GO gives you a Pokémon – Even Dynamax
What does the button do? In fact, the button is not always there when you finish a Dynamax battle. It only appears when trainers have left Pokémon at the energy source. However, when it is there, you can look forward to an appearing Pokémon. These can be all kinds of monsters, but some trainers also report really good spawns, such as Grolldra.
Important: You do not have to necessarily collect this Pokémon using the button. Sometimes these Pokémon simply appear next to the energy source.
The button becomes particularly interesting when players leave a Gigantamax Pokémon at the energy source after a Dyna battle. This is possible after every completed Dyna battle: You choose one of the Pokémon you had in your team and leave it behind so that it gives attack bonuses for players who participate in future battles.
If this Pokémon is a Gigantamax Pokémon, then the appearing Pokémon from the button can be a Dynamax Pokémon. This is a great opportunity for everyone just starting to delve into the feature to expand their collection of Dynamax Pokémon. Additionally, some of the Pokémon that appear there may even be shiny. Thus, you have the chance to receive a shiny Dyna Pokémon if you are lucky.
So: Always check for the spawn button in the lower left after Dyna battles at energy sources. And when you leave Pokémon, consider whether you might want to leave a Gigantamax Pokémon at the energy source to improve the spawns.
What else is going on in Pokémon GO? It is still early August. Thus, we have a whole month full of new events ahead. At the top of the list is the Dyna finale, which brings really strong bonuses at the end of the month. Want to know what else is happening? Then check here: All events in August 2025 at Pokémon GO.
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It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in Two Minutes.” We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. You can expectblooming MMORPGs, but also problem games, new testing phases just like offline servers.
The VR MMORPG Eldramoor successfully completed its Kickstarter campaign with $171,536 raised from 1,011 backers. This allowed them to unlock 7 stretch goals, including two additional playable races. Delivery is planned for December 2026, including for Steam. Exciting: They secured an art director for the project, Thomas Pasieka, who has previously worked for Disney. Note that most Kickstarter MMORPGs from the past 13 years have been major disappointments.
Welcome to the endgame of Mists of Pandaria Classic
What happened in the major MMORPGs:
The raid “Mogu’shan Vaults” is now live in WoW: Mists of Pandaria Classic. You can find the details on blizzard.com. Additionally, the first PvP season of MoP Classic is now underway.
On August 5, 2025, new content will be released with Patch 7.3 “Promise of Tomorrow” for Final Fantasy 14. However, then the opportunity to obtain a popular item for free will also disappear. Since August 1, upfront details about Patch 7.3 have been live on finalfantasyxiv.com.
Additionally, the mood among players is poor: Many Final Fantasy 14 fans are waiting for the new expansion. No matter what Square Enix is currently delivering in patches – the players are currently dissatisfied with everything.
In the new edition of Eye on Solisium (on YouTube) there was again a preview of upcoming innovations for Throne and Liberty. Focused on customizable tombstones and the new nightmare mode for the Altair raid of Calanthia.
This week, Lost Ark received a hotfix package that is supposed to fix a number of issues. You can find the list on X.
The MMORPG New World is currently experiencing a small upturn thanks to a new update, the freshly launched season 9, and a promotion.
The developers of The Elder Scrolls Online have published the roadmap for August 2025 on elderscrollsonline.com. You can expect the Quakecon, the new dungeon pack, fresh Golden initiatives, and a battlefield weekend.
Speaking of which: This week, the new elite specializations for Thieves, Necromancers, and Warriors from Guild Wars 2 were introduced on guildwars2.com. You can find the associated trailer below:
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On August 5, 2025, Blade & Soul will conduct server merges for its Neo servers. The 3 EU servers Moonwater Plains, Cinderlands, and Fishbelly Pub will become Cinderlands. You can find the details on bladeandsoul.plaync.com.
This week, Update 45.1 landed on the live servers of Lord of the Rings Online. There were changes for PvMP, birdwatching, burglars, hunters, seafarers, and more. The patch notes can be found on lotro.com.
Game director Moritz Bokelmann provided a preview of the next innovations of Albion Online in the latest developer update. The focus is on updates for faction wars. Details can be found on albiononline.com.
For RuneScape, “Eclipse of the Heart” was released on July 28, marking the “epic conclusion” of a story quest series that started in 2001 and whose roots even trace back to the game DeviousMUD from 1999. To experience the finale in the Kharidian Desert, players must have completed over 50 quests and be an experienced necromancer. All details can be found on runescape.com.
Skyforge is coming to an end. The PC servers are expected to go offline on September 3, with the console servers following on October 29, 2025. The official announcement can be found at eu.4gameforum.com.
On July 30, 4Story received an update, increasing the level cap and adding the Mihur map. Details can be found on Steam.
ODIN: Valhalla Rising reportedly achieved 4 million downloads within the first 100 days. In the near future, the developers are planning innovations such as guild battles for territories, world dungeons where guilds fight for powerful items and buffs for the world, and the new region Muspelheim (via mmorpg.org.pl).
Embers Adrift received a new patch on July 29, 2025, bringing quality-of-life improvements, fixes, and more. The patch notes can be found on Steam.
In Star Trek Online, the event “Reflections of an Empire” has started, through which you can earn an Agony Phaser Torpedo Strike Platform. You can also experience the mini-episode “Matter is Everything” and the mission “The Heart of the Devil” with the console version of the MMORPG. All information can be found at playstartrekonline.com.
For the medieval MMORPG Bellatores, a playtest is currently running on Steam. Some of the testers have released gameplay and screenshots from the game via mmorpg.org.pl. MeinMMO has also received access and plans to publish a playtest report next week.
With ArcheAge Chronicles, PvE fans can look forward to a new MMORPG on Steam. In a new letter to the community, the producer discussed the goals of the game. The focus will primarily be on battles that differ from traditional skill rotations.
The developers of the MMORPG Broken Ranks published the plans for the rest of the year on brokenranks.com. In Q3, balancing updates and the challenge arena are planned, and for Q4, pet overhauls and a new region with high-level bosses are planned.
The developers of Stars Reach are currently preparing a 24/7 server for the sci-fi MMORPG, which will offer significantly more content than on the previous test servers. You can find the video talk from the devs on YouTube.
The early access version of Corepunk received a massive patch on July 30, focusing on PvP content such as battlegrounds and arenas, but also includes new features like group search. You can find the patch notes on corepunk.com.
A Reddit user struggles for almost an entire day with a bizarre PC issue: The display on the PC is completely distorted. Only a tip from the community can help.
In a post on Reddit, a user describes a problem with his Windows PC, which he was slowly getting desperate over, and asks the community for help. In the image he shares, gigantic UI elements can be seen – the clock takes up half the screen, menus disappear outside the visible area. The display on his sister’s PC has suddenly become so enlarged that nothing is usable.
He explains that he has tried to solve the problem for 18 hours – without success. “I googled and searched Reddit, but nothing works,” he writes. Even a reinstallation of Windows is not possible on the PC. The scaling is apparently so extremely adjusted that he can’t even access basic menus or settings.
If you are dealing with UI and device symbols, you have surely wondered what the N symbol on your phone means. We explain it in this video:
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What does the N symbol on your phone mean?
An error in full resolution
What was the problem? The cause lies, according to users in the comments, probably in an extremely high display scaling in Windows – possibly at 500%. This setting remains even after a restart and can in some cases even survive a reinstallation, such as when the system reloads certain user data or drivers. As Microsoft itself explains on their official developer site, this setting is saved per user and automatically applied at system startup.
On low-resolution screens, the system becomes practically unusable: Menus, input fields, and buttons lie outside the visible area; even simple clicks become a challenge.
This is the saving solution: In the comments, several approaches to solving the problem are suggested. Frequently, there is a suggestion to connect a higher resolution display or directly a TV. Some users also suspect that it could be the Windows screen magnifier, sharing corresponding key combinations like Windows + “–” or Windows + Esc to reset the zoom.
Shortly thereafter, the author of the post responds and says he will try the tip with the television. It doesn’t take long before he writes: “It actually worked. I connected the PC to my TV and everything looked normal. Then I was able to reset the setting to what it should be.” With that, his problem is solved, and the PC can be used normally again, even on the original monitor.
This is how the community reacted: Many users empathize with the author. Some share similar experiences; others make fun of the absurd display. Comments like “Buy more monitors so that the whole image fits on them” or “I need to learn how to do this in Windows and undo it, to annoy my boss” show how much the post swings between real frustration and humor.
WoW Patch 11.2 is named “Spirits of K’aresh” and brings the zone K’aresh, the raid Manaforge Omega & the new Phase Diving into the game. Everything you need to know about the great WoW update is in this article.
The “Spirits of K’aresh” sound like an exciting new story, and that’s exactly what you get with this final update for the WoW expansion “The War Within”.
WoW Patch 11.2 expands the player experience of the current World of Warcraft by exploring the destroyed homeland of the Ethereals and their tragic fate.
It not only introduces a new zone, but also the new raid “Manaforge Omega”, the dungeon “Bio-dome Al’dani”, and a completely new gameplay mechanic, the “Phase Diving”.
When does WoW Patch 11.2 come out? The official release date for Patch 11.2 “Spirits of K’aresh” in Europe is Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A week later, on August 13, the corresponding 3rd season of The War Within will start.
With this, the new raid opens its gates on all difficulty levels, the new dungeon rotation of the Mythic+ season begins, and the next PvP season starts as well.
WoW Patch 11.2 is a content-packed update that expands the gameplay experience on multiple levels. In addition to the namesake new zone, there is another raid including a truly outstanding final boss (and we mean that literally!) and even a completely new gameplay mechanic.
The following key features dominate the journey to K’aresh.
What exactly is K’aresh? K’aresh is not an ordinary place you can just walk into. Rather, K’aresh is the shattered and void-wrecked remnant of a once-thriving world.
It was the original home of the Ethereals, a people of magical energy who wrap their “bodies” with special bandages to maintain a physical form.
In this bizarre world, you must prevent a major disaster.
But how did this happen? Long ago, K’aresh was attacked by the void lord Dimensius the All-Devouring and was literally shattered in a cataclysmic event.
The remnants of the world – huge, floating land masses and arcane-infested boulders – have been drifting through the Twisting Nether ever since. The survivors of all this transformed into what we now know as the Ethereals. They are now known as skilled interdimensional traders and travelers.
In the latest part of the story, however, the Ethereals have stolen the heart of darkness from Xal’atath and are planning all sorts of terrible things. Therefore, you must now travel to this inhospitable place and thwart the plans of the Ethereals.
Tazavesh returns not only as a dungeon in the M+ rotation but also serves as the new player hub of WoW Patch 11.2. The legendary, astral, and bustling city thus serves as a hub for you.
In Tazavesh, you can prepare for the fight against Dimensius.
Phase Diving: A new way to play
The coolest new feature of WoW Patch 11.2 is the Phase Diving. This brand new gameplay mechanic allows you to enter a hidden, alternative version of the world.
You activate this ability through a new artifact cloak, the “Reshii Wrap”, which you receive early in the story in K’aresh.
But what exactly happens when you use the wrap? Once you dive into this alternative reality, the environment changes. Suddenly, new paths become visible that were previously blocked by rock walls.
In some places, unique enemies and elite creatures appear that do not exist in the normal world. Additionally, Phase Diving reveals new world quests, hidden treasures, and special resources that can only be found in this dimension.
With this cloak, you switch existence levels.
This feature is not just a short intermezzo but is deeply woven into the exploration of K’aresh. It rewards you for looking at the world from a completely new perspective and actively switching between realities.
But the best part: Phase Diving is not limited to the new open world of K’aresh. Rather, it will be an integral part of the entire new patch.
You will also be able to use the phase mechanic in the new dungeon, the Bio-dome Al’dani, and even in certain places in the new raid, Manaforge Omega.
Besides the new zone, WoW Patch 11.2 has enough work for real heroes. Kicking things off is the new raid Manaforge Omega.
Phase Diving is also a crucial gameplay element in the raid.
The raid – Manaforge Omega: At the heart of K’aresh awaits you the Manaforge Omega, an impressive new raid with a total of eight challenging bosses.
This massive structure was once a center of power and technology for the current Ethereals, but is now corrupted by dark forces.
A special final boss: At the end, you will face none other than the dreadful void lord Dimensius as the final boss. He is enormous and towers over cities like Stormwind.
The raid will integrate the Phase Diving system at certain points. This should make the boss encounters particularly intense and innovative.
The Manaforge Omega will open its doors with the start of the 3rd season on August 13, 2025 for the difficulty levels Looking for Raid (1st wing, LFR), Normal, Heroic, and Mythic.
The huge facility was built to extract cosmic energy.
The new dungeon Bio-dome Al’dani
For fans of 5-player content, “Spirits of K’aresh” introduces a brand-new dungeon.
Here, you will enter one of the huge bio-domes where they are trying to bring life back to K’aresh. But it’s not so idyllic, as something has gone wrong.
Something has really gone wrong in these bio-domes!
The created flora and fauna are aggressive and out of control. It is up to the heroes to restore order in this failed experiment.
The Bio-dome Al’dani will be available on Normal, Heroic, and Mythic 0 difficulty levels starting from the patch release on August 6.
With the start of the 3rd season, the dungeon will also become part of the new Mythic+ rotation and continually present you with growing challenges.
The major update “Spirits of K’aresh” thus offers more than enough new content to keep you engaged in WoW for many hours.
New system: Ecological conservation
Help Ven’ari breathe new life into the bio-domes of K’aresh.
Ven’ari asks for your help to repopulate the bio-domes of K’aresh with life. You should collect creatures in already explored areas and then help them adjust to their new life in the bio-domes.
Your goal is to turn the barren bio-domes into a place full of life and hope.
So look forward to August 6, 2025, when you can finally explore the shattered world of K’aresh with the release of WoW Patch 11.2!
In EA FC 26, everything in the Clubs mode revolves around the new Archetypes. They are meant to shape your Pro’s playstyle more than ever before. On MeinMMO, we explain this new feature and tell you why, according to some fans, this innovation could lead to restrictions and problems.
What are the Archetypes in Clubs? On Thursday, July 31, EA published a deep dive in the form of Pitch Notes on their own site that thoroughly explains the numerous changes for Clubs in FC 26. The Archetypes are the new major progression system in Clubs that strongly influences your Pro’s playstyle and game development.
At the beginning of the new Clubs season, you need to choose an Archetype that gives your Pro a boost to some stats and so-called Signature PlayStyles right from the start. These are intended to help you implement your role on the field better. Your Pro can become a legend in the game over time in their position.
What Archetypes will there be? In total, there will be 13 different Archetypes, which can be divided into Attack, Midfield, Defense, and Goalkeeper. For example, in attack, you can choose to be a Magician for a dribbling and creative forward with the PlayStyles “Technique” and “Curled Shot.” Or you can wait as a Finisher in the opponent’s penalty area, receiving the ball with the PlayStyle “First Touch” and finishing with the “Low Driven Shot.”
In midfield, you have the choice between Archetypes that enable you to create your play with beautiful passes or rather force chances with fast dribbles.
In defense, you can choose a physically strong defensive player, a clever defender with good positioning, or a dynamic, offensive-minded wing-back.
In goal, you choose between a classic keeper with strong reflexes on the line and in 1v1 situations or a progressive goalkeeper with strong build-up play and secure control of the penalty area when intercepting crosses.
What is changing from FC 25? In FC 26, you no longer level up your Pro directly, but the corresponding Archetype with Archetype Experience Points (AXP). You earn AXP with every game. If you perform well in your role on the field and make successful actions, the number of AXP increases after a completed match.
Each Archetype starts with a total of 50 levels in FC 26. Depending on the level you reach, you will receive …
Attribute points to improve stats,
additional PlayStyle slots,
PlayStyle upgrades to Gold,
Signature perks that give you or your teammates a boost in gameplay situations.
Throughout the season, you can unlock additional Archetypes, but you can only level up one Archetype at a time. Some fans see this as a significant weakness.
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Do Archetype restrictions in Clubs lead to Pay-to-Win?
What do fans criticize? On Reddit, fans reacted to the deep dive Pitch Notes for Clubs in FC 26. Players express skepticism regarding the adjustments. Especially one aspect of the new Archetypes seems to be bothering them:
“So if our striker can’t play one evening, are we out of luck?” (barcafan32 via Reddit)
“What’s the point of locking players into certain positions when we have to change our positions according to the number of players? So if our striker can’t play, nobody plays?” (LiamC42 via Reddit)
“The new archetype system is nothing more than a restriction on building players, and now a monetized hellhole where you either grind or pay to unlock new positions or reset the attribute distribution for a previous position.” (Wheaterz9 via Reddit)
Fans fear that with the new Archetypes, they may not be able to react flexibly anymore. Clubs is a mode where one usually plays with friends in their club. Depending on the number of players, in FC 25, one could still spontaneously adjust their Pro to fill critical positions such as attack, midfield, defense, or goalkeeper with a player who also has the appropriate stats and PlayStyles for that position. This ensured competitiveness.
With the fixed Archetypes, fans believe it could become significantly more difficult, leading to a reliance on AI-controlled teammates. This could result in losing some control over certain positions, which might affect enjoyment of the game.
Why do fans fear Pay-to-Win? In the deep dive Pitch Notes, it states under the section “How do I unlock Archetypes?” the following:
When you enter Clubs for the first time, you choose your first Archetype.
The remaining 12 Archetypes can be obtained through Club Coins, FC Points, or consumables to unlock Archetypes that are available as rewards.
To unlock additional Archetypes, you need Club Coins (specific currency for Clubs), FC Points (currency that can be purchased with real money), or specific consumables. Club Coins can be earned through games in Clubs and, at least in FC 25, can also be obtained through the Season Pass.
This could pose a hurdle for casual players, as they may not have the necessary Club Coins for new Archetypes. The easiest and quickest way to unlock a different Archetype spontaneously to respond to the changing line-ups of teammates could be to resort to real money.
The problem could affect a large part of the players, as many teams enter a Clubs match with a squad of 3 to 5 players. Missing key positions and corresponding Archetypes could indeed be difficult to compensate for.
However, from the information so far, it is still unclear how expensive the unlocking of new Archetypes will be. It’s possible that 2 or 3 additional Archetypes can also simply be earned through the Season Pass or by playing some matches in Clubs. Fans of the Career Mode can look forward to more dynamics and excitement in FC 26: In EA FC 26, coaches can finally switch clubs – keeping the Career Mode exciting for years
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Games Workshop has released some new rules and content for Warhammer 40,000, including: a brand new codex for the Grey Knights. A brief passage mentions a secret order that few know about and has long been considered one of the greatest mysteries of the world.
Over the past few weeks, there have been various announcements and content related to the different worlds of the Warhammer universe. Although most of it falls on Age of Sigmar, The Old World, and the Horus Heresy, Warhammer 40,000 has also received new content.
The Grey Knights are a secret Order of Space Marines, of which hardly anyone knows about its existence within the world. Other Space Marines have their memories wiped when they learn about them, and ‘normal’ humans are simply executed.
This new codex is now available for these elite fighters, meaning: rules of play along with new lore, which is considered officially confirmed because it comes directly from Games Workshop. A small part of it has since been circulating in the community, as it has significant implications for the story.
In a tiny section, the “Terminus Decree” is discussed, the last command of the Emperor of Mankind to the Grey Knights and something that has never been precisely described before. Now the content is known exactly – and it is disturbing.
In Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters, you play a division of the Grey Knights in the fight against Chaos:
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“The Grey Knights must lead him back to his cruel duty”
The decree is contained in a simple wooden box that only the Supreme Grand Master may ever open. On X, a user has posted the section about the Terminus Decree in English. It states, translated and summarized: The “Master of Mankind”, meaning the Emperor, must never leave his Golden Throne.
If he ever returns to life, is reborn in another body, or ascends to godhood, the Grey Knights must lead him back to his “cruel duty”.
How they are supposed to do this is not exactly specified, but they are to use all power to carry out the command and even kill the Emperor’s personal guard, the Adeptus Custodes, if necessary.
According to the section, the Grey Knights were even created for this one purpose. The Emperor is trapped on his Golden Throne and fights from there against Chaos. Without him, the Warp would supposedly invade reality and devour everything.
Is this all just a “5D chess move”?
In the community, fans have been puzzling over what this means for the story since the release of the codex. On Reddit, however, a user complains that the decree is completely useless.
The Grey Knights are instructed to only open the box when the Imperium is on the brink of collapse. But then it would be too late, and they would not be able to stop the Emperor anymore – nor anything else that unfolds.
Another user suggests: Perhaps that is the plan. The Grey Knights are not supposed to succeed but to die in the attempt. All Grey Knights are psykers and among the most powerful in the universe.
The timing suggests that something big is developing soon
Although the Terminus Decree was regarded as a mystery for many years, its secret has now been unveiled and presumably for good reason. Games Workshop continues to weave the story of Warhammer 40,000.
On the occasion of the Grindfest, MeinMMO was a guest at GameStar Talk to discuss MMORPGs. There, they evaluated the 20 best games of the genre in a tier list.
What kind of tier list is that? It was created for the Grindfest, the MeinMMO theme week for MMORPGs. The placements were determined by Sophia Weiß (Managing Editor) and Karsten Scholz (Senior Editor and MMORPG expert), both from MeinMMO and visiting Felix Rick at GameStar Talk.
The list follows a classic tier list format and comes with five categories: S, A, B, C, and D. “S” is reserved for the absolute crème de la crème of MMORPGs, while “D” stands for real flops.
Although the Grindfest is over, you can now find more than two dozen articles about MMORPGs on MeinMMO. For example, there is an article about the first mounts in MMORPGs – they didn’t only come with World of Warcraft.
Some items in Pokémon or even Pokémon GO are saved because they are either not useful or there may always be a better chance to use them. You can find out which ones on MeinMMO.
Whoever wants to be the very best, like no one ever was, must undertake a long and arduous journey in Pokémon. Along the way, you will not only receive many pocket monsters, but also items that are supposed to help you in battle.
However, some of the items are hardly used, which has various reasons. MeinMMO lists some items that often remain in your inventory even after the credits because you use them so rarely. In the best case, you have even sold them – and invested in other items.
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6 items that you do not use until the end of the game
Master Ball
What does the item do? The Master Ball is the ultimate Pokéball. It catches any pocket monster with just one attempt, regardless of what the chances would normally be. There is always only one Master Ball per game playthrough. In special cases like the ID lottery or spin-off games, there is a chance to get multiple copies.
Why is it not used? Since the Master Ball is so rare, one must think carefully about when to use it. Many players save the Master Ball until the end, as a rarer Pokémon could still appear.
Even Legendary or Mysterious Pokémon are often attempted to be caught with a normal Pokéball to save the Master Ball for a tougher nut to crack. After the credits, it could always be that an even rarer Pokémon is waiting – whether in special content or in the DLC.
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In Star Wars, there are countless Jedi who experience their stories away from the main narrative. Among them is Quinlan Vos, who has a turbulent history with the dark side of the Force.
Who is Quinlan Vos? Anyone who only engages with the films of Star Wars may have never heard of him. Quinlan Vos is actually based on a character that can be seen in the background of Episode 1 when young Anakin is exploring Mos Espa.
Afterward, he made several appearances in Legends works. His first official appearance in the modern continuity was in Season 3 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
He is a Kiffar and a Jedi Master who does not always adhere strictly to the rules of the Order. Along with his ability in psychometry, he was thus perfectly suited for secret and dangerous missions. Through psychometry, he can view memories from objects using the Force.
His most unusual characteristic is probably his relationship with the popular Sith assassin Asajj Ventress.
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Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones – Trailer
Quinlan Vos and His Relationship with the Sith
As a rebellious Jedi, there is a certain tendency towards the dark side of the Force. Vos often undertook secret missions where he operated covertly and did not directly represent the Jedi Order. His greatest mission was probably the Order’s assignment to kill Count Dooku.
For this, he was to ally with Asajj Ventress, who was once the apprentice and assassin of Dooku. Due to Darth Sidious, the Emperor, Vos betrayed Ventress, which left her with a score to settle with him. Vos was only supposed to ensure that she did not know he was a Jedi. He was to simply act as a bounty hunter.
After several weeks and a failed mission, Vos revealed to her that he was a Jedi and that his mission was to eliminate Dooku. She allied with him, but made it clear that it would be impossible without the dark side of the Force. She took him on as her apprentice and trained with him on Dathomir. During this, they fell in love.
The first attempt to kill Dooku occurred. Their assassination attempt failed, and they could not defeat him. Dooku even sowed discord between the two of them. Ventress was able to flee, but Vos was captured and tortured.
He was manipulated by Dooku and fell to the dark side of the Force after Dooku told him that Ventress had killed his former master. Although Ventress rescued him along with the Jedi Order, his loyalty still lay with Dooku, which is why the Order tasked him again with the mission to kill Dooku. Vos wanted to take the opportunity to eliminate Sidious as well, but that went wrong.
What happened during the next encounter with Dooku? In another attempt to kill Dooku and even confront Sidious, there was an attack by the Republic, resulting in chaos. Ventress was also present, and Dooku saw the opportunity to kill both.
When Dooku was about to finish Vos off with Force lightning, Ventress jumped in between. She saved Vos but died in the process. Dooku escaped, and Vos was captured by the Jedi because he succumbed to the dark side. Thanks to Obi-Wan, he was given another chance, and together they buried Ventress on Dathomir.
Later, Ventress was revived, but only under the condition that she would never return to her bond with Vos.
What happened to Quinlan Vos after the failed assassination attempt? Vos returned to the light side of the Force and became a general of the Republic. He managed to survive Order 66 and founded the Hidden Path. These are underground systems and hideouts designed to help Jedi, Force-sensitive individuals, and other refugees of the Empire. This is revealed in the series Obi-Wan Kenobi.
How can one experience the story of Quinlan Vos? If you have a Kindle, you can get the comic Star Wars Omnibus Quinlan Vos in English, which summarizes most of his story. It is based on parts of the Star Wars: Republic series, which was released in the late 90s.
In Star Wars – Apprentice of the Dark Side, you can experience the story of Vos and Ventress as a novel. The novel is still readily available on platforms like Amazon. If you prefer to watch something about it, check out the series Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld on Disney Plus. There you will see what happened to Ventress after her supposed death. Not all Jedi manage to return to the light side of the Force: A Jedi could have stopped Anakin in Star Wars, but he did not want to betray his friend
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MeinMMO editor Dariusz played the multiplayer of Battlefield 6 for 4 hours during the big reveal of the shooter, and he sees particularly in the maps and a special feature for the maps the possibility that Battlefield 6 can easily entertain for hundreds of hours.
What did I get to test? Electronic Arts invited me on July 31 to test the multiplayer of Battlefield 6 and ask a few questions to the developers. As a long-time Battlefield player, I looked critically at some aspects of the game after 2042. What is especially important to me are the maps.
In Battlefield 2042, they were never able to convey the feeling that we are part of a real military unit in action and fighting through the chaos of a war zone. There were also far too long travel distances that took the pace out of the game – at times you were following the gunfights instead of quickly getting into the next one after a battle. Some maps were also far too open and offered little cover for infantry.
This combination of criticisms could frustrate and take away the fun – and I am someone who could still have fun in Battlefield 2042.
The maps I played in Battlefield 6 are much better in all modes. The travel distances are significantly shorter, and even after a death, I was quickly back in the next gunfight. As a result, the matches felt continuously action-packed, and I never really experienced true boredom. I almost had to force myself to engage a bit with the different loadouts and customization options because I actually wanted to maintain the flow and just respawn.
In Battlefield 2042, on the other hand, I often felt like I was playing despite the maps, and I partly felt that even in Battlefield V.
I only know a tiny part of the maps so far, but if the remaining maps achieve the same gameplay flow and intensity, it could be a decisive factor in whether I end up spending 200 or 2,000 hours in this shooter by the end of its lifecycle.
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Battlefield 6 presents classes, movement, and tactical destruction in the trailer
A special feature of Portal brings the server browser to a level never seen before
What is special about the server browser? We now officially know that there will FINALLY be a server browser in Battlefield 6. It is also clear that Portal will play a role again. However, in Battlefield 6, this interaction creates completely new possibilities.
In Battlefield 6, there will be the possibility to use specific modifiers on your servers to customize your gaming experience. In the trailer, the developers revealed the option to create a hardcore mode or to prohibit certain weapons on your server.
However, I see even more potential in the option to customize the maps. Active players, in particular, often notice when something is not optimally resolved on a map. For example, when a position directly at a team’s base creates unfair circumstances or when a flag simply lacks some cover. Players now have the opportunity to fix these potential inconveniences on the maps themselves.
Additionally, in the reveal, we apparently got a first glimpse of creating creative fun modes. The developers showed a street that ran almost vertically upwards. The soldiers ran up this street while objects and vehicles were falling towards them.
I am a huge fan of such editors and have played some really strong modes created by the community, especially in GTA Online and Counter-Strike, including Level-Asian races (GTA) or the surf maps (CS). So, if a certain content drought comes at some point, and players slowly lose interest in the existing content, the community could fill this void with their own creations and provide hours of fun. Soon you can even test Battlefield 6 yourself: Battlefield 6 Beta: All information on registration, start, and rewards
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The release of Battlefield 6 is just around the corner, bringing with it some innovations that are meant to excite you in the upcoming shootouts. But have you spotted all the exciting details in the new trailers? MeinMMO summarizes 5 small but fine details from the freshly showcased gameplay.
Whether it’s about gameplay, the game world, or a feature – DICE has prepared a lot for the new shooter in October to ensure it feels fresh. If you’ve missed the trailers or overlooked a detail or two, you can catch up with our list.
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Battlefield 6 zeigt sein Gameplay im actionreichen Trailer
Pure destruction … and that with the sledgehammer
In Battlefield 6, destruction is a big deal and fully realized. Whether bombs, tanks, or jets – everything can demolish your surroundings to provide you with new opportunities for an advance. A new feature is said to be the sledgehammer. With it, you can break walls and even floors in buildings.
This feature makes exploration more vertical and combat more dynamic. However, how intense the destructions actually are will only be revealed in the beta test, which will take place soon.
Your teammate is wounded and you want to revive him, but rescuing him is too dangerous due to enemy fire? Don’t worry, Battlefield 6 makes this undertaking easier for you! You can now revive your teammate while pulling him back.
Meanwhile, your colleague can fire back at enemies, enabling you to escape. This feature makes revival generally much more dynamic and lively.
You can place ladders to reach remote positions
An interesting feature was shown in a short clip: placing ladders. This feature lets you place a ladder vertically to reach a higher area or building, or even use it horizontally to simulate a bridge.
This feature simplifies the exploration and positioning of your units to make combat between the teams more varied. Whether the ladders can also be destroyed is still unknown, but it could be a strong option to sabotage a planned action by the opponents.
More lively movement, even when sneaking
Your movement is improved and receives innovations to feel more lively and dynamic. You can now:
lean out from cover
brace against cover
sprint while sneaking
Whether sneaking while sprinting makes you silent is still unknown, but it would be a strong addition for flanking troops.
Maps are large, but travel paths are supposed to be shorter
Battlefield 2042 was considered a walking simulator – gigantic maps where 60% of the time there was no action because players were busy walking to the current front line. This should not be the case with Battlefield 6. The team has prepared 9 maps in total, and each of them is large, but the travel paths to the conflict are much shorter.
You will still be able to enjoy the environment, but it should not lack excitement. There are opportunities everywhere for gunfights with your enemies.
These were the small innovations that can be easily overlooked in the trailers from our perspective. Did you notice any more details that we haven’t listed? Then feel free to share them with us in the comments. For more about Battlefield 6 on release, you can find it here: Battlefield 6: All important information about release, beta, and early access
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The Fossil Research Day is approaching in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you can catch 2 Shinies here.
What kind of event is this? The Research Day is an event where solving Field Research is the focus. The next Research Day will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This time, Fossil Pokémon take center stage. 2 of them even have an increased chance of being caught as Shiny.
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So sah das Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris aus
Fossil Research Day – All Event Content
Which Pokémon are there in the event? If you complete Field Research during the event, you can get Balgoras and Amarino. Both Pokémon have an increased Shiny chance, so you should complete as many Field Research tasks as possible if you are aiming for those two Shinies.
You can receive a Field Research at any PokéStop. If you want to get and complete as many as possible, you should try to visit as many different PokéStops as you can. Keep in mind that you can only receive 1 new Field Research if you don’t already have 3. Only after these have been completed or abandoned can you receive new ones.
Additionally, the following monsters may appear in the wild:
Amonitas*
Kabuto*
Liliep*
Anorith*
Koknodon*
Schilterus*
Galapaflos* (rare)
Flapteryx* (rare)
Also, the Pokémon marked with a * can appear as Shiny. However, unlike Balgoras and Amarino, the chance for them is not additionally increased.
Paid, limited-time research: For $1.99 (about 2 €), you can purchase a paid, limited-time research. This will provide you with additional encounters with Balgoras and Amarino when you complete Field Research.
If you get the research as a Hyper Ticket Box in the Pokémon GO webstore, you will also receive 3 Max Revives.
August has started. And with it comes a bunch of events and interesting content in Pokémon GO. If you want to know what they are, when they take place, and what to expect, take a look at our overview with all events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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A new player upsets his group in Dungeons & Dragons. This costs his character his life in the first round, even though his companions feel sorry for him.
What kind of character does the player take on? User msNSFW69 shares in his thread on Reddit the dramatic story of his group in Dungeons & Dragons. A new player had joined their group and brought a Drow rogue that he wanted to play.
During their quest, they tried to save a village from demonic corruption. In the process, they found an abandoned bag of gold. As is often typical for a rogue, the player then wanted to keep the gold for himself and not share it with the group or the village.
This is actually not an unusual situation for groups playing Dungeons & Dragons. But for this player, misfortune began, costing his character his life and leaving his companions with a heap of guilt.
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Critical Role stellen ihr neues, eigenes Rollenspiel vor: Daggerheart
“I didn’t know we couldn’t deal lethal damage if we wanted to”
What happened next? In his group were also the thread creator as a chivalrous fighter and a paladin. Since both were primarily for the good, they warned the Drow several times to give up the gold, or there would be consequences.
It came to pass that the two attacked him, believing they would teach him a lesson and the healer would help him back on his feet. Unfortunately, the paladin scored a critical hit with his first attack, and the rogue fell unconscious.
Since the fighter had already stated in advance that he would also attack, the game master insisted that he carry out the attack – which caused the player to automatically fail two of his three death saving throws.
The healer could no longer react, as the game master then initiated round-based combat, and the rogue also failed his remaining saving throw. His character died during his first session with the group.
Immediately, his companions were overcome with strong pangs of conscience and apologized for the mishap. “Since I am also new to DND, I didn’t know we couldn’t deal lethal damage if we wanted to, otherwise we would have,” explains fighter msNSFW69 in his thread.
In the game, the two characters confessed their act to their adventurer guild comrade, after which they were imprisoned. The Drow player himself didn’t hold it against them, as he had other ideas for characters and since he hadn’t even played his rogue for a full round, he wasn’t attached to him anyway.
What does the community say about this? In the comments, many voices express their sympathy for both the player and the two attackers and share similar experiences. Some hold the blame rather with the game master (DM) of the session, as he should have clarified the options and consequences from their perspective to the inexperienced players, while others offer tips on how to handle it better:
Lazy_DK_ writes: “Sounds like your DM isn’t particularly experienced either. The DM should have offered you the option of ‘non-lethal,’ and he seems a bit bloodthirsty making you attack as well. As much as ‘that’s what my character would do’ is, it didn’t seem particularly fun or good for the story.”
redrosebeetle suggests: “I explicitly forbid stealing between players unless all players agree to the object in question. This is a team game, and it’s not fun to always be on guard.”
TheRealRedParadox reflects: “This is why PVP without consent is banned at most tables. Sorry, but yes, buddy, PVP should be agreed upon by both parties, and your DM kind of messed that up as well.”
The extraction shooter Arc Raiders has many fans on Steam. Although the release is still months away, the developers are now sharing what they are currently working on, providing an important insight into the game.
What kind of shooter is it? Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter from Embark Studios, who have already achieved significant success with their shooter “The Finals”. While The Finals offers an arena shooter with colorful effects, unique weapons, and esports commentators, Arc Raiders aims to take a completely different approach.
The shooter takes place in a dystopian world where robots have taken over the planet and the remaining humans hide in underground bunkers. As a player, you belong to a group that repeatedly emerges to the surface to loot items and supply the people in the bunker with the essentials.
However, alongside the robots on the surface, other looters are not all friendly and may open fire at any time. Only those who make it back to the bunker may keep their items.
Here you can watch the trailer for the game:
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Das Multiplayer-Extraction-Adventure ARC Raiders im Trailer – erscheint noch 2025
An update during the wait
How is the development going? While over 160,000 players, according to SteamDB, are already waiting for the game, the developers provide insight into the development of the shooter with their new update.
Currently, the developers are mainly focusing on the theme of risk and reward. Accordingly, they are considering how to design the maps and loot so that a high risk also offers a corresponding reward. Loot should not be too easily accessible and players should not be able to reach safety without a fight.
For this, the developers explained in a long post on Discord that they evaluated data from the last playtest. At that time, more than 20,000 players were online simultaneously (via SteamDB). The developers shared a heatmap that shows where players were located on the map “Dam”.
This allows for analyzing areas and determining where players are more or less frequently than planned. Here you can see the map:
Map shows highly visited locations in Arc Raiders
What does the result look like? The developers discovered several locations that were visited more frequently than expected. Instead of removing them, the developers decided to further develop and beautify them.
Another feature is currently being revised, the so-called “Hatch Keys”. During the last playtest of the game, Hatch Keys could be used to open hatches all over the map, allowing for easy extraction from a round.
However, the developers’ analysis shows that high-level players used these hatches over 40% of the time to escape from a level. This is not the intention of the game, according to the developers:
Hatches are safer but also more boring to use, and they offer a 3-for-1 deal when retreating with a squad. We want the heart rate to rise when attempting to escape, and that cannot happen if you can just drop into a hole in the ground. This means that we need to rethink how Hatch Keys are obtained and ensure that using a key is a decision that must be carefully weighed, and not something to rely on for every extraction.
The developers plan to adjust many of the areas before the release on October 30, 2025, and create a better mix of risk and reward than what was seen in the last beta.
Until the release of Arc Raiders, there is still much to do. Whether the developers can compete against the strong competition from Battlefield 6 remains to be seen. The AAA shooter is set to release just 20 days earlier: Battlefield 6: All important info on release, beta, and early access
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A 23-year-old MMORPG classic gets a 3rd part. This awakens many old memories in the first real gameplay trailer.
Which game is this about? This is about the new MMORPG Ragnarok Online 3 (short RO3). The game is being developed by the Korean studio Gravity. They have now released a new gameplay trailer that clearly targets fans of the original.
You can watch this trailer here:
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Ragnarok Online 3 drückt im ersten Gameplay-Trailer voll auf die Nostalgiedrüse
What does the trailer show? The trailer begins with someone logging into Ragnarok Online. After a brief look back at the original, it cuts to RO3. It is particularly noticeable that the new game retains the basic aesthetic of the original: The MMORPG continues to be played from a top-down perspective, and the character models strongly resemble those from the first part.
At the same time, the developers have significantly enhanced the graphics: While meadows in the original were just a ground texture, we now see blades of grass and flowers sprouting. Environments are more detailed and therefore do not appear as flat as in the original, which is now over 23 years old.
Fans indulge in nostalgia, but are also concerned
What are the reactions to the trailer? The trailer managed to engage lots of fans in an instant. The anticipation for the game is high, as shown by the comments on YouTube.
“I’m a family man now, please Gravity don’t do this to me,” writes Sentientolive. ElChad agrees, saying: “I was thinking the exact same thing. My new child is gonna lose her dad to his 20 year old nostalgia.”
SohmaMiso feels transported back to when he played Ragnarok Online for the first time: “I was 12 years old and it was my first time playing Ragnarok Online during the CBT Beta 1. I really miss those days – going to the internet café with my friends after school. Those were precious memories I’ll never forget.”
FlawlessFido just begs the developers: “Please don’t mess it up, please don’t mess it up, PLEASE DON’T MESS IT UP!”
However, there is also concern that the developers might mess it up somehow. Especially regarding the monetization in RO3, fans fear the worst.
“Please don’t mess up the game with pay-to-win. Just keep monetization limited to cosmetic items and let players grind like the good old days,” writes waruna92 on YouTube.
On Reddit, fans remain skeptical as well, just like Reddit-user Lanoris. He asks: “Now, will this be nostalgia bait riddled with p2w and uber grindy systems under the guise of being faithful to old RO, or will this actually have improvements over the base game and stand alone as a competent successor? I have money on the former, but I’d be really happy if the latter happened.”
Every player of League of Legends has their own goals. For most casual players, the rankings are rather unimportant. The German Twitch streamer Agurin aims to reach the top. However, after almost 600 matches played in a short time, he gives up.
Which Twitch streamer is it about? The German LoL pro Agurin has streamed over 18,000 hours of League of Legends on his Twitch channel. In 2022, Agurin gained significant attention after winning the PrimeLeague with the German retirement team, NNO.
What tough challenge did he take on? Besides his goals as a pro, he has taken on another challenge and is trying to reach rank 1 on the leaderboards in various regions. Agurin’s last goal was to conquer the Americas region, which he temporarily gave up on July 31, 2025 (x.com).
Agurin himself was even ranked 1 and 2 on the European leaderboards with two accounts simultaneously, which he shared on his X profile in September 2024. A year earlier, he let his community participate in another milestone where he reached rank 1 in one of the toughest regions, Korea (x.com).
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
Agurin was only a few ranks away from being the best player in America
How far has Agurin come? In the last 36 days, Agurin played 594 matches of League of Legends. He streamed each of them on his Twitch channel and spent almost 14 hours a day on average doing so. After all this time in the Rift and the ambition Agurin has poured into his endeavor, he finished the challenge ranked 4. His personal best was rank 3 in the Americas.
Why did he give up just before reaching the goal? Agurin shared some details about the challenge in his X post. He also mentioned a reason for the early termination: He needs to travel home to resolve some personal issues, which he had already postponed once due to the challenge.
Will he pursue the goal again at some point? Yes, in his X post, Agurin writes that he has lost the battle but will win the war. This means that Agurin will definitely continue his challenge to be the best player in America. He did not specify when exactly, but he hopes it will still be in 2025.
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Der nächste große Patch von World of Warcraft ist fast da. Wir verraten, wie sich mit Update 11.2 eure Klasse ändern wird.
Damit einher gehen allerdings auch zahlreiche Anpassungen an den verschiedenen Klassen. Von Anpassungen der Heldentalente über Neuerungen in den Talentbäumen ist für die allermeisten Klassen etwas dabei. Damit ihr auf die Änderungen vorbereitet seid und nächste Woche nicht vollkommen verwirrt auf euer Zauberbuch starrt, wollen wir euch die wichtigsten Neuerungen hier vorstellen.
Patch 11.2 – Die wichtigsten Klassen-Änderungen in Kürze
Die wichtigsten Neuerungen haben wir hier in aller Kürze zusammengefasst.
Todesritter verlieren das Talent Monströse Gliedmaße. Davon abgesehen bekommen nahezu alle Spezialisierungen starke Buffs und werden im Kampf effektiver.
Dämonenjäger machen als Tanks etwas mehr Schaden, aber ihre Schutz-Fähigkeiten werden leicht abgeschwächt. Es gibt keine Änderungen für Verwüstung.
Druiden der Spezialisierungen Gleichgewicht, Wildheit und Wächter verursachen mehr Schaden. Heil-Druiden müssen einen kleinen Nerf ihrer Raid-Heilung hinnehmen.
Rufer bekommen Anpassungen ihrer Helden-Talente. Verstärkung- und Verheerung-Rufer erhalten leichte Buffs, Bewahrung-Rufer ein paar neue Talente, die ermächtigte Fähigkeiten noch besser machen.
Jäger können Explosivschuss gegen eine Alternative eintauschen, die den Pet-Schaden verstärkt. Dazu haben einige Talente ihre Position geändert und wurden leicht angepasst.
Magier verlieren das Talent Zeitanomalie, die einzelnen Spezialisierungen bekommen kleinere Anpassungen. Feuer verliert einen Teil des DoT-Schadens, macht dafür mehr direkten Schaden durch stärkere Pyroschläge und Meteoriten.
Mönche werden als Tanks ein bisschen widerstandsfähiger, während Windläufer einen dicken Buff von 13 % bekommen. Nebelwirker verlieren hingegen 5 % Heilung.
Heilig-Paladine bekommen starke Buffs für viele Heil-Zauber, aber auch Vergelter bekommen starke Verbesserungen. Werte zwischen 10 % und 30 % mehr Schaden auf viele Fähigkeiten sind dabei.
Priester bekommen große Anpassung für Schatten. Es gibt sehr viele neue Talente, einige Fähigkeiten wurden auch entfernt. Heilig-Priester werden etwas manaeffizienter, während Disziplin-Priester künftig mehr Mana verbrauchen als zuvor.
Schurken erhalten dicke Buffs in der Meucheln-Spezialisierung auf viele Fähigkeiten. Gesetzlosigkeit-Schurken bekommen leichte Quality-of-Life-Verbesserungen, aber auch einen dicken Damage-Bonus von 13 %.
Schamanen der Elementar-Spezialisierung machen deutlich mehr Schaden. Mehrere Buffs vieler Fähigkeiten liegen zwischen 25 % und 50 %.
Hexenmeister können sich auf dicke Buffs ihrer Heldentalente freuen, gerade der Diabolist wird drastisch verstärkt. Dämonologie bekommt Anpassungen des Talentbaumes und zusätzliche Damage-Buffs.
Krieger bekommen dicke Überarbeitungen des Talent-Baumes für ihre Schutz-Spezialisierung, um mehr Vielfalt zu ermöglichen. Furor-Krieger werden in AoE-Situationen deutlich stärker.
Wann erscheint Patch 11.2? Patch 11.2 Geister von K’aresh erscheint am kommenden Mittwoch, also am 5. August 2025. Wie üblich ist das Update in den USA bereits einen Tag früher aktiv, also am 4. August.
Some approaches in Baldur’s Gate 3 are so obvious that almost all players have implemented them immediately. However, one player discovered that a formal “invitation” for a fireball can be used even more beneficially – and that you can even be rewarded for it.
Which cellar is being referred to? One player (on Reddit “Doglatine”) warned in a post in the subreddit of Baldur’s Gate 3 not to “waste” the rats in Roveer’s storehouse in Act 3 of the game. Here, you are given the task of dealing with the rat infestation in the cellar of the house.
“Waste” is indeed the right choice of words here. A lot of rats that charge at the characters during your turn practically invite you to be wiped out by an area spell within a turn. This is made very clear in the comments under the post.
However, Doglatine explains that you can use the rats for a much better purpose and even gain strong buffs if you use them correctly.
Here you can see the animated short film for patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3, where no rats get harmed:
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
36 rats are not strong opponents, but you should not kill them – at least not all at once
How can one get buffed through the rat cellar? The player explains that there are enough weapons or other items that provide strong buffs through killing enemies. For example, he mentions the “Staff of Cherished Necromancy” or the dagger “Rhapsody”.
The Staff of Cherished Necromancy can absorb the life energy of a defeated hostile creature, allowing the use of necromancy spells without spell slots – until the next long rest.
With Rhapsody, you gain a maximum bonus of +3 to attack rolls and saving throw values for each defeated opponent (maximum 3). This effect lasts until you drop the weapon.
The two weapons are just examples, but there are several items in Baldur’s Gate 3 that reward killing enemies with buffs that can last until the next long rest and significantly change battles to your advantage.
The rats in the cellar only have 1 HP, and you can easily leave the cellar quickly, preventing the rats from following. Additionally, the cellar of the storehouse is located close to a fast travel point, making it quickly accessible, and there are enough rats (36) to use this trick multiple times.
Why do players find this so difficult? The comments under the Reddit post clearly show how most players have dealt with the rat cellar and why, despite the hint, they don’t know if they can resist their own approach:
bigbadbosp (with the most upvotes, currently 1,217): “It’s way too much fun to throw Hunger of Hadar or Evard’s Black Tentacles into the room.”
profossi: “Activating protective spirits and then finishing the turn in the room is also fun.”
siLtzi: “I always have a wizard (or a scroll) to set up a wall of fire and have all companions and myself stand behind it. Then I just watch as the rats run into the fire.”
Another player (Jonnehdk) adds that one can receive an achievement through the rats if one defeats 20 enemies while drunk. Those who use similar approaches as those shown in the comments above but drink enough alcohol beforehand to make the character drunk can easily achieve this through the rats.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has enough players that at least some of them still find hidden tips and tricks that can be used to their advantage in the game. Another player discovered that one can make the bard Volo grant buffs not just to one character, but to up to 4 party members. You just have to slightly torture him, don’t worry: Baldur’s Gate 3: Player finds a way to make Volo do constant work
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