One of the best-known experts in LoL is retiring, fans are convinced: This is a disgrace for the esports scene

In League of Legends the esports scene is huge. In addition to the professionals or casters, there are also journalists who conduct interviews with the players and accompany a tournament. One of the most well-known journalists in the LoL scene is now taking a break.

Which LoL expert is it? Even before there were official leagues like the LCK, LEC, or LCS, the American Travis Gafford started a podcast in 2011 that focused on the esports scene of LoL.

Travis became a major personality, especially in North America, and provided high-quality content in the form of interviews with players and general videos from major events like Worlds or MSI. Now the LoL expert is taking a break for the time being, as he explains in his farewell video on YouTube.

Why is he stepping back from the scene? Travis Gafford has been part of LoL for 14 years and has been working a lot, as he himself says. During a vacation, he receives messages about transfers between players or other news from the scene and has to immediately think about what content he can produce from it. He would like to have fewer commitments to the LoL scene and gain some distance.

Travis also talks about his other passions that he would like to pursue more, such as Magic: The Gathering or the LoL card game, Riftbound. One of the biggest points of his decision was the change in the esports scene of LoL, especially in North America.

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

Riot is hurting the scene itself

How has Riot hurt the esports scene of LoL? Travis Gafford discusses in his video some points that have not been good for the scene and the LCS (now LTA) of North America:

  • The abolition of the Academy: In 2018, the NA LCS franchising was introduced (liquidpedia.net). Part of this was the Academy League, in which organizations like Cloud9 or Team Liquid had to have a team of up-and-coming talents. In 2023, this regulation was abolished, resulting in many teams being simply released and thus fewer new players being discovered or promoted in NA.
  • The rebranding of the LCS brand: In 2025, Riot decided to merge the LCS, CBLOL, and LLA into one large American league. The League of Legends Championships of The Americas (LTA) became the official league and split into North and South America. This decision faced heavy criticism, and many wondered why the big and established name, LCS, was changed (zleague.gg).
  • Website issues during MSI25: Travis Gafford mentioned in his video that during the game days of MSI25, no live matches were displayed, even though they were being played. This was also noted by some users on Reddit (reddit.com). Travis further stated that such a problem would have been resolved in a heartbeat back in 2014, which further emphasizes how little passion is put into the scene.

Fans are convinced that this is a disgrace for the esports scene

What are the fans saying about his break? Many are sad that Travis Gafford is leaving the scene for now. A stalwart like him, who has been a voice between the community and the esports scene for 14 years, will be missed in the LTA.

It is especially highlighted how disappointed fans are that the North American LoL scene is slowly going downhill, especially when a big personality like him is missing. Reddit user needphotoshophelp199 writes the following on the topic (reddit.com):

League in NA is at the end. If that’s not a sign, then I don’t know what is. Riot killed NA a long time ago, and we are just zombies feeding off a corpse. Good luck to the players and organizations still part of the ecosystem, and God help anyone trying to make content out of it, because they will really need divine help.

Under his YouTube video, user skylerroth1444 commented that he will miss Travis and that he was the one who breathed the last bit of life into the LTA:

Damn, we will really miss your content and your commitment to LoL.
You really breathed the last bit of life into what was left of LTA.
I’m glad that I will continue to follow you on your other channels even during your break.

While Riot makes some decisions that upset the community, they still provide quality content in their game. For MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes, LoL feels really good with the new champion: With the new ADC champion, LoL feels better than it has in a long time

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Pokémon GO: All Spotlight Hours in August 2025 and their bonuses

In August, the Pokémon GO Spotlight Hours are waiting for you again. We will show you which ones they are and when they take place.

A Spotlight Hour is a short event that lasts only 60 minutes. It takes place every Tuesday and brings you during that time a bonus and at least one Pokémon that appears in very high numbers.

We have summarized for you which Spotlight Hours are waiting for you in August 2025, when they take place, and which monsters and bonuses they bring.

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All Spotlight Hours in August 2025

When are the Spotlight Hours? The Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday from 18:00 to 19:00. In the following table, you can see which Spotlight Hours there are in August 2025. Monsters marked with * can also appear as Shiny.

DatePokémon & Bonus
August 5Swirlix* and double catch Stardust
August 12Plusle* and Minun* and double catch XP
August 19Ralts* and double catch candy
August 26Lechonk* and double transfer candy

Spotlight Hour on August 5, 2025

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? In the first Spotlight Hour of August, Swirlix is waiting for you. The Fairy-type Pokémon has existed since Generation 6 and can evolve into Slurpuff.

Which bonus is active? In this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double the amount of Stardust when you catch Pokémon. It doesn’t matter what monster it is: The bonus applies to every Pokémon you catch.

Is the event worth it? From a combat perspective, Swirlix and its evolution are not recommended. Neither in raids nor in the battle league can these Pokémon score.

You can still use the event to earn some extra Stardust. Although Swirlix is not one of the monsters that brings more Stardust when caught, you can still receive double the Stardust for every catch during the event.

If you also use Star Pieces during this time, you will get triple the amount of Stardust for every catch.

Can you catch Shiny Swirlix? Yes, you may encounter the shiny variant of Swirlix as well.

Spotlight Hour on August 12, 2025

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? On August 12, 2025, two monsters are waiting for you: Plusle and Minun. Both monsters are Electric type and have existed since Generation 3. Neither of the two Pokémon has an evolution.

Which bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon in this event, you will receive double the amount of experience points for it.

Is the event worth it? Both monsters are neither interesting for raids nor for the battle league. There are far better Pokémon you should rely on.

At least the additional experience points can be interesting if you are actively leveling up. If you use Lucky Eggs, you will receive four times the amount of experience points for each catch.

Can you catch Shiny Plusle and Minun? Yes, with a bit of luck, you may also encounter the shiny forms of both monsters.

Spotlight Hour on August 19, 2025

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? In this Spotlight Hour, Ralts is waiting for you. The Pokémon has the types Fairy and Psychic and comes from Generation 3. It evolves into Kirlia, which can then evolve into Gardevoir or Gallade. Only male Kirlia can evolve into Gallade.

Which bonus is active? If you catch Pokémon during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double candy for each catch.

Is the event worth it? One of the two final evolutions of Ralts, Gardevoir, is among the best attackers in Pokémon GO of the Fairy type. If you need monsters here, the Spotlight Hour might be worth it for you. The additional candies also help to level up Gardevoir quickly.

Additionally, Gardevoir and Gallade have Mega Evolutions that are very strong. If you already have these, you can also collect plenty of candies for them. If you use Pineapp Berries, you will receive four times the amount of candy for each catch.

Neither Gardevoir nor Gallade are particularly suitable for the battle league.

Can you catch Shiny Ralts? Yes, you may also encounter the shiny variant of Ralts with a bit of luck.

Spotlight Hour on August 26, 2025

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Lechonk is waiting for you in the last Spotlight Hour of August 2025. The Normal-type Pokémon comes from Generation 9 and can evolve into Oinkologne.

Which bonus is active? If you transfer Pokémon to the professor during this Spotlight Hour, you will receive double candy for it.

Is the event worth it? Lechonk and Oinkologne are not strong attackers. You shouldn’t rely on these Pokémon neither in raids nor in the battle league.

If you have accumulated many Pokémon that you want to transfer to the professor, then this event is perfect for that. Mark your monsters beforehand with a tag to be able to transfer the appropriate Pokémon quickly.

Can you catch Shiny Lechonk? Yes. You can also catch the shiny variant of Lechonk, if you are lucky.

Not only the Spotlight Hours are waiting for you in August. There are again many other events, raids, and Dynamax battles for you. We have put together a complete overview with all relevant information for the next month: All events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Players see for the first time how their soldiers look in Battlefield 6 – they have immediate strong feelings

A leak reveals the various skins in Battlefield 6 and many players agree on what they think about them.

What do the soldiers in Battlefield 6 look like? Realistic, somewhat generic, just like real soldiers. They are not characters with distinctive faces. Each soldier is one of many, uniformed, with camouflage patterns.

This is at least indicated by a leak on Reddit that showcases the different soldiers in their combat gear. The exact origin of the leak is unclear, but it is likely that the screenshots come from the new testing environment Battlefield Labs. This would mean that they might have visually changed slightly for the release of Battlefield 6.

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Players have strong feelings about skins in Battlefield 6

What do players say about the skins? Many players are very happy that the skins of the characters are realistic, generic soldiers. The community praises the design and the post with the images collected over 6,900 upvotes in less than 24 hours.

  • “They are beautiful.” – via Reddit
  • “The skins are incredibly good.” – via Reddit
  • “Really, really nice! I love the aesthetics.” – via Reddit
  • “Finally, generic soldiers, my favorites” – via Reddit
  • “This is Battlefield!” – via Reddit
  • “They look very clean.” – via Reddit

Overall, many players are very happy that they are playing soldiers instead of operators in Battlefield 6. This was a recurring point of criticism in Battlefield 2042, as it resulted in seeing the same face of a specific character 30 times on a battlefield.

Criticism of the skins comes only from a few players who find the design somewhat boring or wish that the soldiers would wear more modern helmets.

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Reveal-Trailer zu Battlefield 6

Why is this such an important topic for players? Part of the Battlefield community places great value on immersion and at least partial realism. The game portrays wars, serious and dramatic situations, and thrives on chaos as well as the unvarnished depiction of a battlefield.

Colorful skins and operators running through the war zone with the same face in numerous variants are correspondingly immersion-breaking and disturb that part of the community that became Battlefield fans due to immersion and the feeling of the battlefield.

How reliable is the leak? Leaks should always be viewed with a certain skepticism, as they are not official information released by the developer or publisher. Nevertheless, the leaked skins appear quite plausible, as the design roughly matches the look seen in previously leaked gameplay: New leak of Battlefield 6 looks so good that even skeptical players have a hard time not getting hyped

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“It finally feels alive again” – A supposedly dead MMORPG by Amazon is enjoying a small hype and a new update is the reason

The MMORPG New World is currently experiencing a small resurgence thanks to a new update and a promotion.

What about New World? Recently, there has been a lot of criticism about the Amazon MMORPG New World. Player numbers on Steam did not look good; the past seasons could hardly bring improvements, the new PvP mode is set to be enforced, and the developers wanted to merge two server regions, likely to save costs. While the developers backed off on the latter point, New World was far from its former success.

However, with the start of the new Season 9 “Season of the Banner,” the community’s mood is changing. New players and new content are revitalizing the MMORPG once again.

Here you can watch the trailer for the last season:

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New World: Aeternum – Trailer prepares for Season of the Divide

The dead live longer

Where does the hype come from? The little whirlwind currently surrounding New World is mainly due to two factors. On one hand, there is the major season update, which focuses primarily on PvP. The centerpiece is the new “Capture the Flag” game mode, which will be introduced with the patch on July 29.

But there will also be a new map for the 3v3 arena and changes to the free-for-all PvP zones. Some of the artifact items have also been revised and equipped with new values to make them attractive to players once again.

In addition to balance changes, the flail is particularly in focus as a weapon this season. The developers state on NewWorld.com that it is among the least used weapons in all game modes and is, therefore, being significantly revised. It is intended to be more combinable with a larger number of other weapons.

Apart from PvP and PvE, the summer festival is also starting again in Aeternum. Here, mini-games, music, and good vibes await players. Additionally, there will be some events like double weapon or refining XP.

In addition to the innovations and changes of the season, the developers have also launched a promotion that is currently attracting new players to the servers.

What kind of promotion is this? Although New World is still a paid game and not free-to-play, it has been available as a free title on PlayStation Plus since this month. PlayStation Plus is a subscription service for PS4 and PS5 that grants players access to new games as long as they are subscribers. Every month, players can pick up and play new titles as long as they are subscribers.

This month, New World has been added as one of the games that subscribers can pick up. Although no exact player numbers are shared, the veterans have noticed an increase in new players. On Reddit, they write:

  • Ultimagus007: “The game feels alive again, and people are really sociable! I created a new character to try out the new content, and it’s been fantastic so far. I’m excited about what the future holds; the game is finally moving in the right direction! I sincerely hope it maintains this momentum.”
  • Much_Adhesiveness871: “Yes, I was quite shocked when I saw how many people under level 20 were playing the main quest with me.”
  • Invader_86: “As a new player, I’ve been playing for 35 hours since the PS+ launch. I love it.”
  • Hbizzle2: “We just have to hold on until Season 10! I feel the same way, the game is booming and I love it.”
  • Fluffy_Narwhal6942: “I’m new to the game and currently doing the story; there are so many people running to the same quest, it’s crazy and feels great.”

But there is also criticism. User peidinho31 writes on Reddit: “The problem with New World is essentially this: It excites briefly, comes back briefly, and then dies off again. I hope it recovers.”

While most of the once over 900,000 players have long given up on New World, not everything was bad about Amazon’s first MMORPG. MeinMMO expert Karsten Scholz knows one thing that was truly perfect: Amazon’s first MMORPG on Steam is considered a disappointment, but one thing was perfect

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WoW warns you that: Some items from your bank will be deleted

In World of Warcraft, items will soon be deleted – whether you want them or not. We will tell you if your items are affected.

With a new patch in World of Warcraft, changes are always implemented. This time, with Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh, these changes are somewhat more extensive and also affect your bank slots. They will not only be revised, but some items will be removed.

You can see a first teaser for Patch 11.2 here:

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WoW: The Alliance of the Space Traveler – Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh

What is changing? With Patch 11.2, some banks in World of Warcraft are being phased out – namely the storage for crafting materials and the void bank. The result is that you will end up with more space than before, as new bank slots will be unlocked.

What kind of items will be deleted? Blizzard has announced in the official forum that when transitioning to the new bank system, some items that are currently in your void bank will be deleted. These are items considered “obsolete.” From Blizzard, it is stated in the official WoW forum:

A long time ago, we removed a few very special items to make space that they would otherwise occupy in your inventory. At one point long ago, these items lost their function, such as very old keys or the cosmetic helmets, like the Jewel of the Fire Lord, the Crown of Eternal Winter, or the Hood of Greedy Darkness. When these items were added to your collection, they disappeared from your inventory.

Unless they were in the void bank.

Saying goodbye to old items that you never used

Why were the items still in the game? The affected items are those that would have been deleted from your inventory under normal circumstances anyway. For instance, when they were automatically added to your collection. Only storing them in the void bank kept these items “frozen” and allowed them to survive over time. If you had taken the items out of the void bank in between, they would have long disappeared by the next time you logged in.

According to Blizzard, this only affects a “very small number of players who have such items in the void bank.”

These items will thus permanently disappear with the release of Patch 11.2.

The community fears losing treasures: The announcement has caused excitement in the community. Many fear that items affected include those that are no longer obtainable in the game but still hold significant value and are part of cherished WoW memories. Some have old quest items from the vanilla era that no longer exist. The concern is great that something will disappear that they used to enjoy.

However, since Blizzard has clarified that only items that would have disappeared anyway if they were in your normal inventory will be removed, it is unlikely to affect any items that you truly used in recent years.

Therefore, a real loss will not occur, as all templates and useful items are not affected. Nonetheless, this announcement may scratch at some nostalgic feelings that may be slightly damaged. After all, some have been playing the game for 2 decades – and a lot has accumulated over that time.

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He looks like the biggest redneck in Demon Slayer, but he is the only demon hunter who has created his breathing technique without any help or training.

In the Anime of Demon Slayer, there is a character who taught himself breathing techniques all alone – without a master or any other help. He often seems reckless.

Which character is that? Inosuke Hashibira is a muscular young man who fights demons alongside protagonist Tanjiro. He wears a boar’s head as a mask, walks around without a shirt, and charges at enemies wildly when he encounters them. Appropriately, he has two jagged swords, making for an even wilder appearance.

This also fits his character: he is a hothead who often seeks a fight. He considers himself the strongest fighter and wants everyone to know that. Giving up is not an option for him.

And in a way, Inosuke is right. He has one thing that Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and almost all the other demon hunters lack: he taught himself his breathing technique.

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Inosuke teaches himself to fight in the wilderness

How did he learn the breathing techniques? Inosuke grew up among boars, which is why at the start of the anime, he has trouble with human interactions. He cannot read or write. However, he has quite a bit of skill in fighting.

In contrast to him, almost all other characters learned the breathing techniques through a trainer. An exception at this point in the anime is the creator of the Sun Breathing, the very first breathing technique from which all other techniques have developed.

Inosuke taught himself the sword fighting with two swords in the wilderness. Since his boar family likely did not help him, he must have learned the techniques on his own. This also explains why he prefers a simple yet direct fighting style.

His unique breathing technique was also developed simply because he had to fight for survival in the mountains. These are fighting techniques that the demon hunters use to attack. Inosuke’s special technique was developed by himself.

What kind of breathing technique does he have? The Beast Breathing stems from the Wind Breathing. It mimics wild animals with wild and unpredictable attacks. This breathing technique can even expand the senses, as shown by Inosuke when he could sense demons spread over an entire mountain.

Somewhat gross: Inosuke can even dislocate the joints of his arms with his breathing technique to increase the range of his attacks. 

What’s next for Demon Slayer? Instead of a new season, the final arc of Demon Slayer will be released as a trilogy in cinemas. It starts with the first part, which will arrive in German cinemas on September 18, 2025. If you are a big cinema fan, you might also be interested in the other anime films: All Animes that will hit the cinemas in Germany in 2025 

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For the new “Cuddly Buddy” in Pokémon GO, you have to walk a lot

In Pokémon GO Snomnom and Mottineva will appear soon. But Mottineva will not be easy to get.

What’s going on in Pokémon GO? The event “Cuddly Buddy” starts on August 6 at 10:00 AM. It runs until August 12 at 8:00 PM.

What’s the highlight? This will likely be the debut of Snomnom and Mottineva. Both will appear in the game for the first time while the event is running and will also remain thereafter. However: It will not be easy to get both.

How do I catch Snomnom? Currently, there will be two options for that. During the event, it hatches from 7 km eggs, along with Galarian Porenta, Pam-Pam, and Knarbon. Additionally, it will appear in a free, limited-time research. After the event, it will then appear in 5 km eggs. So you have a good chance of getting a Snomnom. The problem is the evolution.

How do I get Mottineva? To get Mottineva, you will need to use 400 Snomnom candies. That’s quite a lot, especially since Snomnom can only hatch from eggs. So you should plan some good walks, as the hatching of a Snomnom is not guaranteed since there are other candidates in the eggs.

You can walk with Snomnom as your buddy to earn candies, or use rare candies. But, it’s clear: 400 candies is quite a lot to collect.

In addition to the two Pokémon, the event brings other content.

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What other content does the “Cuddly Buddy” event bring to Pokémon GO?

The following bonuses are also included:

  • For the first time, you can encounter shiny Zwieps. You will also receive an increased chance to encounter Zwieps in team play tasks. Read here how this works.
  • There are double XP for hatching eggs.
  • An additional special trade can be performed per day.
  • Friendship levels increase faster through interactions such as opening gifts, trading Pokémon, participating in joint raid and gym battles, as well as battling against each other. That’s a good way to gain XP.

In the wild, you will mainly encounter Pokémon that you can evolve more easily by trading with friends. Possible shinies are marked with an asterisk*:

  • Abra*
  • Kleinstein*
  • Laukaps*
  • Schnuthelm*
  • Paragoni*
  • Alolan Kleinstein*

In the 7 km eggs, as mentioned, you will encounter Snomnom, Galarian Porenta*, Pam-Pam*, and Knarbon*. In addition, various event field research and limited-time research will be available.

The focus of the event will likely be on the new Snomnom, Mottineva, and the Shiny Fieps family. What do you think about the event and the new Pokémon? Let us know in the comments. And if you need a bigger overview for the month: Here are all events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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China has changed the Earth’s rotation with a huge construction, but now an even bigger project is to follow

A construction project in China has changed the Earth’s rotation. Now another megaproject is underway, which is highly controversial. Not only environmentalists are complaining, but also neighboring states like India and Bangladesh are not pleased.

Which construction project has changed the Earth’s rotation? Specifically, it concerns the so-called Three Gorges Dam in China (in English “Three Gorges Dam”), which is said to have changed the Earth’s rotation and shifted the Earth’s axis. In a highly publicized report by NASA, cited among others by the English-speaking BBC, it states that the enormous dam system in China affects the Earth.

NASA researchers led by Dr. Benjamin Fong Chao at the Goddard Space Flight Center confirm that the storage of around 40 cubic kilometers of water by the dam increases the Earth’s moment of inertia. As a result, the Earth’s rotation speed slows down by about 0.06 microseconds per day, and the length of the day increases accordingly by this tiny amount. Additionally, the Earth’s rotational axis has shifted by about 2 centimeters.

We humans feel nothing of these tiny changes, but satellites and probes rely on the orientation and rotational period of the Earth for navigation and can already get confused by small changes.

Now, an even larger structure is set to be built in China, which is expected to far exceed the previous construction project.

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New, even larger structure to dam the Yarlung Tsangpo River

What is this new project? At the end of 2024, a new, even larger structure was approved in China: The hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in the autonomous region of Tibet: The construction is estimated to cost 167 billion US dollars and will be almost three times taller than the Three Gorges Dam. The total of five cascade dams is expected to generate 300 billion kWh annually, providing electricity to around 300 million inhabitants.

China sees the dam’s construction as another step in the right direction to supply millions of people with green energy (via TheGuardian.com).

What concerns are there? The neighboring states, including India, fear that the project will result in less water flowing south through the rivers (via hindustantimes.com). The Yarlung Tsangpo is known as Brahmaputra in India and forms a huge river delta, where India produces electricity in addition to supplying water.

Another point of criticism: The construction area is located in a seismically very active region, where the Indian plate is pushing against the Eurasian plate. The concern is that high dams, large reservoirs, and long tunnels could further increase the risks (via telepolis.de).

China is heavily investing in its energy network. For a particularly large and ambitious project, it has chosen Elon Musk and Tesla as partners. The communist Chinese government plans to pay about 4 billion Yuan for a large battery power plant: Elon Musk has received 472 million euros from China for a product from Tesla, but it is not about cars.

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gamescom 2025: All information about tickets, dates, and games

The gamescom 2025 is just around the corner! We have gathered all the important information for you. This includes everything about tickets, highlights, program, and prices.

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How much does a visit to gamescom cost? This year, there are various types of tickets, and their prices vary depending on the visitor. We have listed the different types and prices for private visitors:

Ticket TypeThursday, August 21Friday, August 22Saturday, August 23Sunday, August 24
Single-Day Ticket30.50 EUR30.50 EUR40.00 EUR30.50 EUR
Discounted Single-Day Ticket (Students, Trainees, Seniors, Disabled Persons, Voluntary Social Workers)22.00 EUR22.00 EUR31.50 EUR22.00 EUR
Family Single-Day Ticket (max. 5 people)68.00 EUR68.00 EUR84.50 EUR68.00 EUR
Evening Ticket (from 4:00 PM)10.00 EUR10.00 EUR12.50 EUR10.00 EUR

Is there a wildcard? Yes, if you want to enter gamescom on Wednesday from 1:00 PM, you can also get a so-called wildcard ticket. This costs 64.00 euros and is only valid for Wednesday from 1:00 PM.

What about tickets for the Opening Night Live (ONL)? The ONL will take place on August 19, 2025. Unfortunately, tickets for this event are already sold out.

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Buy Tickets – Here you can secure them

Where can I buy tickets? You cannot purchase tickets on-site, which is why you must order them online in advance. It is best to buy your tickets from the official gamescom ticket shop. If you have a code for your tickets, you can redeem it as well.

With your ticket, you get a free travel pass for the VRS. This means you do not have to pay for public transport.

Exhibitors – these will be on-site

Which exhibitors are represented? Not all exhibitors have officially confirmed for gamescom 2025 yet, but the following have already committed:

  • 2K
  • Aerosoft
  • Astragon Entertainment
  • Bandai Namco Entertainment
  • Bethesda
  • Blizzard Entertainment
  • Capcom
  • CI Games
  • Electronic Arts
  • Giants Software
  • Gryhline
  • Headup
  • HoYoVerse
  • Kalypso Media
  • Konami
  • Krafton
  • LEGO
  • Level Infinite
  • Marvelous
  • Microsoft Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • Pearl Abyss (Crimson Desert)
  • Roblox
  • SEGA
  • Square Enix
  • Take-Two Interactive
  • Team17
  • Techland
  • Tencent Games
  • THQ Nordic
  • Ubisoft
  • Wargaming (only 21.8.)

Unfortunately, Sony and Plaion have already canceled as exhibitors or are only in the business area.

Date – When does gamescom 2025 take place?

When does gamescom start and end? gamescom 2025 takes place from Wednesday, August 20, 2025, to Sunday, August 24, 2025. The opening hours vary depending on the visitor and location:

Dateentertainment area business area
Wednesday, August 201:00 PM – 7:00 PM9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 2110:00 AM – 8:00 PM9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday, August 2210:00 AM – 8:00 PM9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 239:00 AM – 8:00 PMclosed
Sunday, August 249:00 AM – 8:00 PMclosed

For exhibitors, the entertainment and business area is open from 7:00 AM. Wednesday is the professional visitors’ and media day. On this day, private visitors are not allowed at the fair, unless they possess a wildcard.

Program and Highlights – What you can look forward to

What is there to see? The official program has been announced and it is impressive. You can find the complete schedule on the official gamescom website.

Hall Plan 2025 – This is how the fair is set up

Where are the halls located? The exhibition center is large, so the hall plan can help you. Here’s a rough outline of the halls:

Games – What games can you expect?

These games are coming to gamescom 2025:

  • Age of Empires
  • Age of Mythology: Retold
  • Aniimo
  • Anno 117: Pax Romana
  • Aquapark Tycoon
  • Borderlands 4
  • Causal Loop
  • Chronos: The New Dawn
  • Constance
  • Cralon
  • Crimson Desert
  • Dying Light: The Beast
  • EA Sports FC 26
  • Fata Deum
  • Fernbus-Simulator
  • Final Fantasy XII Remake Intergrade
  • Final Fantasy XVI
  • Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
  • G-Rebels
  • Genshin Impact
  • Golf With Your Friends 2
  • Gothic Remake
  • Grounded 2
  • Heavy Cargo
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong
  • Honkai: Star Rail
  • Ikuma: The Frozen Compass
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
  • Industria 2
  • Invincible VS
  • InZOI
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Farming Simulator 25
  • Little Nightmares 3
  • Lou’s Lagoon
  • Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Military Logistics Simulator
  • Misfall Hunter
  • Mother Machine
  • Nice Day For Fishing
  • Ninja Gaiden 4
  • Emergency Room Simulator
  • Emergency Call 112: The Fire Department Simulation 3
  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword
  • On the Road
  • Park Ranger Simulator
  • Pioneers of Pagonia
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A
  • PowerWash Simulator 2
  • PRAGMATA
  • Project Motor Racing
  • PUBG Battlegrounds
  • PUBG Blindspot
  • Reanimal
  • Resident Evil Requiem
  • Roblox
  • Rogue Point
  • Royal Revolt Survivors
  • Seafarer: The Ship Sim
  • Sea of Thieves
  • Shapez 2
  • Silent Hill f
  • Sintopia
  • Star Birds
  • Steel Hunter
  • Street Fighter 6 (Switch 2)
  • SubwaySim 2
  • Super Meat Boy 3D
  • The Blood of Dawnwalker (Film Show)
  • The Bus
  • The Darkest Files
  • The Outer Worlds 2 (Film Show)
  • There Are No Ghosts At the Grand
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
  • Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
  • Truck & Logistics Simulator
  • World of Tanks
  • World of Warcraft: Midnight
  • World of Warships
  • Wraith Ops
  • Zenless Zen Zero

It may still happen that further games will be confirmed by the time gamescom 2025 occurs. We will keep you updated and constantly update the post.

Besides games and exhibitors, many influencers will also be present at gamescom. In 2024, many different streamers, cosplayers, and content creators were also on board. You can see who you might expect this year in our overview from last year – a current listing for this year will be added by us shortly: gamescom 2024: These influencers from Twitch and YouTube are participating

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A scene in the new Superman was so dark that James Gunn didn’t put it in the movie

Superman is primarily known as a family-friendly hero, but in the new movie, he must face a nasty villain. Lex Luthor was supposed to be even nastier, but a wicked scene didn’t make it into the film.

One of the biggest highlights in the new Superman movie is Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult. He portrays the narcissistic and fanatical supervillain in a unique way and repeatedly shows that he is ruthless and brutal. Very different from another Superman villain.

But as is typically the case, not all scenes make it into a film. Some filmed sequences are cut because they do not fit the pace, length, or tone of the movie. As James Gunn confirmed in a podcast, a brutal scene with Lex Luthor did not make it into the film.

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One scene was even too brutal for Lex Luthor

What happened in the scene? In the film, Lex Luthor uses nasty tricks to capture Superman and trap him in his pocket universe. During a visit from Lex and the President of Boravia, Vasil Ghurkos, he wants to interrogate Superman. During this, he ends up shooting an innocent person. Ghurkos finds this amusing as well.

Originally, the scene was supposed to go a bit further. In the podcast Happy Sad Confused (via YouTube), host Josh Horowitz spoke with James Gunn about scenes that didn’t make it into the film. This included the continuation of the interrogation scene, which was a really dark thing for James Gunn.

Due to the shot, blood was supposed to flow on the platform where Lex and Vasil were standing. However, Lex didn’t like that because his shoes might get dirty. So, he told Vasil to soak up the blood. Vasil would have then shockingly replied No, but this would not have suited the villain at all. Arrogantly, he would have repeated questioningly: No?. Terrified, Vasil would have then laid back to soak up the blood with his suit.

Subsequently, Gunn explains that this is a scene that was filmed but did not make it into the movie. Even during test screenings, the scene did not make it.

Even though the scene is quite dark, it would have shown Lex Luthor at his best. The lives of others do not matter to him, and he sees himself as superior.

Whether we will ever get to see the scene is currently unclear, but DVD and Blu-Ray releases often feature cut scenes. Not only is Lex Luthor popular with viewers, an actor finally gained fame thanks to Superman: Superman finally gives an actor fame and honor after the X-Men denied him

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Baldur’s Gate 3 hasn’t thought of everything, a staff doesn’t work

A special druid quest in Baldur’s Gate 3 is causing frustration. The developers forgot to give a cool title the proper significance.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is not only extremely complex but also very well thought out. Due to the many eventualities such as classes, decisions, or different timelines, there can be many different turns of events. In most cases, the developers have considered all eventualities and have surprised the community several times with particularly rare scenes that only a small fraction of the player base will ever see.

However, in a special druid quest, it seems they forgot to include the effects of rewards – namely a title and a weapon.

A medieval survival game on Steam with open world is like Red Dead Redemption for a very specific type of players

Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori will fill a gap in the hearts of many players, especially on Steam. And the concept seems to be well received.

What kind of game is this? Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is a new survival game from the German studio Aesir Interactive. The game is set to release on Steam, Epic Games Store, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and even the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is expected to start Early Access on Steam in the 3rd quarter.

You play as a young Mongolian from the 13th century, acting as a courier. You must carefully plan your routes and supplies, build a bond with your horses, and face your surroundings and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, you follow a story revolving around a mystical “wind horse” and also have the ability to tame and train wild horses.

The game places great emphasis on animations, lifelike horse behavior, and realistic riding physics that have been developed with experts to hit exactly that mark. Few games highlight horses and their significance for humans and nature as much as Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori and, at the same time, promise so much gameplay content.

Because realistic horse representations in games are quite rare, many players and horse lovers turn instead to titles like Red Dead Redemption 1 and 2, which impress with their high level of detail in terms of riding and animal physics. The fact that Windstorm resonates with players is reflected in the numbers as well.

In the new gameplay trailer, you can get a first impression of what to expect:

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A mix of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Death Stranding shows first gameplay in the trailer

A highly anticipated horse adventure

How sought after is the game? The game enjoys a lot of attention and is currently being tracked by 13,657 users on Steam according to the website SteamDB (as of July 29, 2025, 10:15 AM). According to the developers, more than 100,000 people have also added it to their wishlist since March 2025 (via kickstarter.com).

Another clear sign of the strong interest is the successful Kickstarter campaign: Instead of the targeted 60,000 Euros, over 500,000 Euros and almost 9,000 supporters were gathered. This shows how great the interest in a game like Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is. Additionally, the studio previously received around 1.47 million € in funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs in 2023 for development (via Gameswirtschaft).

The strong focus on realistic representation and a gameplay mix of Red Dead Redemption focusing on horse mechanics and Death Stranding through the courier journeys seems to resonate well with players.

That mixes of popular gameplay work well and can also create hits that resonate with players has been proven recently by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. MyMMO demon Cortyn shows you why this has worked so well in this case: Expedition 33 is so good because it “borrowed” almost all content

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One of the best MMORPGs doubles its player count on Steam in 3 months, breaking its record now

The popular MMORPG Guild Wars 2 has broken its own peak player record on Steam. And the trend continues.

What is the status of Guild Wars 2? Many new players and veterans are currently rejoining the MMORPG Guild Wars 2. So many that the MMORPG has now broken its own peak player record on Steam. The old record from the Steam release of the game was set in September 2022 with 8,324 players. Now it has been surpassed on July 27, 2025, with 8,343 players (via SteamDB).

This allows the MMORPG to continue its growth trend. Since May 2025, the number of players on Steam has been steadily increasing. While on May 1st only 4,182 players logged in, this number has already doubled in less than 3 months.

Many players also experience the MMORPG not through Steam, but through the standalone launcher, which has been available since release. Although the numbers there are not public, it can be assumed that the game is also trending upward here.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new expansion “Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity”:

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Good sales and a new add-on

Why is Guild Wars 2 so successful right now? While the base game of Guild Wars 2 can be downloaded and played for free, the expansions of the MMORPG continue to be sold. Players have been able to enjoy significant discounts multiple times. Recently, there were up to 60% off the game’s add-ons during the Steam sale.

Since July 15, however, the number of players has been increasing even further, which is likely primarily due to the announcement of the sixth expansion of the game, Visions of Eternity. It brings new elite specializations for each class, new abilities for the skimmer, fresh content, and new areas calling for adventures filled with seafaring and wild magic.

The new expansion is scheduled to be released on October 28, 2025, but over 200,000 fans have already watched the trailer in various language versions, and the presentation of the first three specializations reached over 130,000 views on YouTube. The excitement among fans is already visible 3 months before the release.

Pre-orders for the new expansion Visions of Eternity are already underway, even though there are still 3 months until its release. Many players are looking forward to the new content. What awaits you in Guild Wars from October 2025 can be found here: Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity – All information on release, content & beta

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You can soon get a Shiny in Pokémon GO much easier – if you are quick

In Pokémon GO the next Hatch Day has been announced. Here you can obtain a Shiny more easily than usual.

What kind of event is this? Hatch Day is an event that focuses on hatching eggs. In addition to an increased number of certain eggs, there are also additional bonuses that make hatching eggs easier and provide extra rewards.

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the next Hatch Day will take place from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. And it brings you an increased chance of a Shiny.

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All Contents of Hatch Day

Which Pokémon are available during Hatch Day? The focus of the event is on Mampfaxo, the Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 4. It has an evolution, Relaxo, that has existed since Generation 1.

You can obtain the monster from 2 km eggs during the event. If you hatch it, you also have an increased chance of receiving a Shiny Mampfaxo.

What bonuses are available during the event? In addition to the increased Shiny chance for Mampfaxo, the following bonuses are available during the event:

  • Mampfaxo appears more frequently in 2 km eggs
  • double amount of candies when hatching eggs
  • increased chance to receive 2 km eggs at PokéStops
  • halved distance for hatching eggs (starting from Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM)

Are there limited research tasks? Yes, there are also 2 limited research tasks during the event. There is both a free and a paid version.

In the free version, you will receive an incubator and 5,000 experience points.

If you purchase the paid version for $1.99 (approximately 2 €), you will receive double the amount of stardust for hatching eggs during the event. You will also receive 1 star piece, 2 super incubators, and additional rewards.

Both research tasks end along with the end of the event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

July is coming to an end at a rapid pace. But August is packed with events and content in Pokémon GO as well. Among other things, the grand Dyna-Finale awaits you. If you want to know what’s in store for the coming month, feel free to take a look at our overview of all events in August 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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You don’t have much time left to get the most popular shop item in Final Fantasy 14 for free

On August 5, 2025, new content will be released with Patch 7.3 “Promise of Tomorrow” for Final Fantasy 14. However, the opportunity to obtain a popular item for free will also disappear.

What item is it? Players can still secure a Fantasia Phial for free. This is the most popular shop item, as seen in the ranking of the official online shop

The item usually costs €7 and allows players to completely change their appearance once. You can change facial features, size, and much more. It is even possible to change your gender and race. 

Such a free phial was given away more frequently in the past. Both at the release of Patch 7.0 and the graphic update, as well as at the release of the last major patch, there was once again a Fantasia. How to obtain the item is explained by MeinMMO.

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Get the popular item for €7 now for free

How do you get the Fantasia? To get the phial, you just need to teleport to Old Gridania. There you will find the “Wandering Moogle” NPC at the coordinates X: 10.7 and Y: 6.4. Simply speak to him to receive the phial.

The quickest way there is to teleport to Mih Khetto’s Amphitheater. Alternatively, you can also easily reach the NPC from the Pioneers’ Guild.

Until when can it be obtained? You only have one week left to secure the Fantasia. The offer is valid only until the release of Patch 7.3, so until August 5, 2025.

What comes with Patch 7.3? Once the giveaway for the free phial has ended, players can at least look forward to many new contents, including:

Although new content is coming to the game with Patch 7.3, many fans are currently unhappy with the MMORPG. A YouTuber recently listed the criticisms of a content creator and revealed how he personally deals with the frustration: YouTuber understands the frustration over Final Fantasy 14, lists what is going wrong and explains how he copes with it

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10 years before the horse armor from Oblivion, Bethesda annoyed the fans of Elder Scrolls once again with a strange DLC

Bethesda has a history when it comes to strange expansions for their games. Even before the infamous horse armor from Oblivion, the studio stirred player emotions with another DLC.

What was the horse armor? In short: For The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, a paid DLC was released that added armor for the player’s horse. This luxury cost a hefty €2.50 in 2006.

At a time when microtransactions were not yet common, the decision to charge money for it caused an uproar. You can read more about the horse armor on MeinMMO.

About ten years before Oblivion, the second part of the ESO series was released. This one also featured a strange DLC that only a few players in the US could actually play at launch.

Oblivion only received a comprehensive remaster in 2025 – here’s the trailer:

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered – Official Trailer for the Role-Playing Game

Who likes exclusive quests?

What was that DLC? The expansion for Daggerfall was included with the game at launch. And it was free. All great, right? No, because only customers of a specific US retailer got access to the new quests.

Only those who purchased Daggerfall at CompUSA or one of its branches received a version of the game with the expansion included. In all other countries or stores, only the base version was available. How the deal between CompUSA and Bethesda came about is unclear.

The DLC contained 16 new quests, which were often considerably more complex than those in the main game. Among them were six missions from the Fighters Guild, five from the Mages Guild, two from the Thieves Guild, one from the Knights Order, and two additional tasks.

Within the quests, there were several storylines and even decisions that players had to make. The 16 new missions were developed by a relatively new and inexperienced employee. His name was Kurt Kuhlmann. He joined Bethesda about five months before the official release of Daggerfall. He was tasked with designing the expansion. He completed his assignment in a short time.

How could one play the DLC? Either you bought your copy of Daggerfall at a CompUSA branch, or you had to have some patience.

The news of the exclusive DLC spread quickly. Many fans expressed frustration, as illustrated by a post from a user that is archived on Google. In it, he recounts that he pre-ordered the game, but this version naturally did not include additional quests.

It took barely a month for the expansion to find its way onto the internet. Now everyone could access it for free. Later, Bethesda reacted and released the DLC themselves without additional costs.

What do you think about the story? Were you there during the release of Daggerfall and experienced the fuss? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. Who knows if there will ever be a remake of Daggerfall, just like there was for part 4. In the remaster of Oblivion, fans can find some curiosities, just like in the original: A 19-year-old, secret Easter egg from Oblivion has also made it into the remaster and can insult you severely

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Fortnite: The live event for “Super Showdown” starts soon – Here’s how to participate

Fortnite will hold a large live event just before the end of Chapter 6 Season 3, where players can actively try to save reality. Everything about the start of the event and further details can be found in our overview.

When does the event start? The event “Super Showdown” is set to take place on August 2nd at 8:30 PM German time. However, doors are expected to open at 8:00 PM, giving fans enough time to log in and prepare.

What happens at the event? A tentacle monster seems to threaten reality (Source: x.com), and the superheroes from Chapter 6 Season 3 need to save the island with the help of Jonesy. Since there are no event files in the current version of Fortnite, we can’t tell you exactly what will happen at the event yet. We’ll have to wait.

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Super Showdown: Server Down and End of Season 3

How can I participate? As usual, Epic Games will activate a dedicated mode for the live event in which you can queue up to watch the spectacle. This is not currently active but should be unlocked a few hours before the start of the event.

Are there rewards? In the past, Epic Games has often distributed souvenirs in the form of sprays or loading screens when players participated in a live event. This seems likely here as well, but we can’t make any promises yet – stay tuned.

Can I play after the event? Yes, you can. Chapter 6 Season 3 does not end after the live event concludes. There won’t be a Server Down. That is expected to take place a few days later in the week of August 7th. We will provide you with all the information on this.

When does Chapter 6 Season 3 end? Officially, Chapter 6 Season 3 is set to end on August 7th, in the early morning hours. This is relatively unusual, as Epic Games often sets a Tuesday or Saturday as the start time for its latest seasons.

The studio could thus move the start time either forward or backward, depending on what Epic Games has planned. Most likely, the developers will also announce the start time at the end of the live event to inform their fans.

That was all the information you should know about the live event of Chapter 6 Season 3. Will you be there at the start or would you rather follow the event on Twitch? More about Fortnite and what you’ve missed in the current season can be found here: Fortnite: Chapter 6 Season 3 shows its new superhero skins from the Battle Pass

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A player gets 3 of the rarest items from a chest in Diablo 4: “It’s gone a bit off the rails”

To obtain the coveted Mythic Uniques in Diablo 4, you need the right materials and a bit of luck. One player utilized an activity and even received three mythical items from a chest.

What activity did he use? A player reports on Reddit that he had special luck in the Under City of Kurast and was able to snag three Mythic Uniques from the reward chest. The Under City of Kurast is a multi-phase dungeon where you level up, loot, and race against the clock. A timer counts down relentlessly after you start your run, but you extend it by killing monsters and completing events.

Additionally, there are so-called Tributes throughout Sanctuary with which you can specifically improve certain loot chances. These Tributes – just like the Under City – are exclusive content of the first expansion “Vessel of Hatred”.

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I hope you bought a lottery ticket afterwards

Here’s how he got the Mythics: According to his post, the player used the Tribute of Ascendance – a special item that increases the chance for Mythics. Apparently with full success. His comment on this: “The mythical tribute in the Under City went a bit crazy.” Additionally, he opted for the arrangement “Legendary Offensive Items”.

In the screenshot in the post, three Mythics can be seen: a sword, a helmet, and a staff. You can see which Mythic Uniques are currently in Diablo 4 in our overview.

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What do other players say about it? The community reacts with a mix of congratulations, envy, and frustration. Some have shared their own (less lucky) experiences with the Tribute of Ascendance. Here are impressions from the comments:

  • “I think I’ve done about 20 runs with the mythical tributes this season – never gotten a Mythic from it.” – Sensitive_Goose_8902
  • “I also got two Mythics today! […] Congrats, that’s a nice dopamine kick.” – SongsOfOwls
  • “Hey, I think you got mine. I had exactly one mythical tribute and in the end got nothing.” – Syntania
  • “I hope you bought a lottery ticket after the drop. Damn.” – QuitCallingNewsrooms
  • “My very first Mythics ever came from the Under City. I had two tributes and got two Mythics on the first run, but nothing on the second. […] All in all, it still seems to be the best method to get Mythics.” – -AceCooper-

In another Reddit post, another player also reports his loot luck in the Under City. He also used the tribute for increased Mythic chances, along with the arrangement “More Armor” and received two Mythics. One of them even with 4GA (greater affixes), plus some GA-Uniques and GA-Legendarys.

If you don’t possess any Tributes of Ascendance or even any edition of Vessel of Hatred, you can still farm Mythics – for instance, through the Hideout bosses. You can summon them without materials. After the fight, however, you can open the boss chests with the mats, where a Mythic might await you with some luck. To find out which bosses are in Diablo 4 and what loot they drop, you can learn more here: Diablo 4 Boss Loot Table: List of all bosses and their drops in Season 9

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Dune: Awakening has just a big problem: You have to play, even though there is nothing to do – otherwise you will lose your progress 

In Dune: Awakening, many players feel that the excitement has faded. However, those who stop playing cannot simply return. A system prevents you from saving your progress.

What is currently happening in Dune: Awakening? In the survival game Dune: Awakening, many players have already reached the end of the current content. The best machines have been built, enough spice has been farmed, and even the last quest has been turned in.

The results can be viewed on SteamDB. Each week, about 20% of the player base leaves the survival game, and this has been the case for 4 weeks. The hype following the release has diminished, and players are returning to other games or going on summer vacation.

However, those who leave Dune: Awakening cannot simply return after a few weeks or months. A mechanic punishes absence.

Here you can see what the future of Dune: Awakening brings:

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Dune: Awakening – Das ist die Zukunft des MMOs

Swallowed by the Sand

What happens during absence? Those who do not log into Dune: Awakening for an extended period face a problem. In the game, taxes must be paid, and your bases must be powered. Even if you use the best fuel of the highest quality to operate your generators, the power will run out after a month of absence.

The base loses its power, and thus the shields and gates become ineffective. At this point, the taxes are already overdue. The base loses its protection, allowing anyone to loot and plunder as they wish. Sandstorms will also begin to damage the base.

Within a few days after the protection fails, the last remnants of the base will also disappear, taking with them the painstakingly gathered resources.

While the base itself can only be saved by paying taxes weekly and refueling, you can also store some items and vehicles in the social hubs of Arrakis. However, the few that can be stored are demonstrated by a player on Reddit.

How much can be saved? If you want to plan your break from Dune: Awakening wisely, there are some tricks to optimize your storage space. User Raevyxn explains in a post on Reddit in detail that you can only store one of each vehicle in the storage chests and in an, parked in the social hub battle thopter with storage equipment. The vehicles then occupy 41 of the available 45 slots.

If you want to store large machines like a large spice refinery, it will be tight after just one machine. The materials for this occupy only 8 of the 45 necessary slots, but already 1,362v of 2,500v of the maximum weight in the storage – and that is only for the setup in the deep desert, which is 50% cheaper.

No matter how you try, many of the T6 endgame machines cannot be saved. The best option is probably to secure a T6 buggy with appropriate equipment for resource collection and some rare resources so that the re-entry during the next big content update goes more smoothly. If you really want to lose nothing, the only option is the weekly reunion with Arrakis along with refueling tanks and paying taxes.

The next major update is expected to be released alongside the second DLC between October and December 2025. Which contents will be added to the game is still completely unclear.

A player has shown how looters fare when trying to raid seemingly abandoned bases. He returned just in time and was able to deal with the brazen intruders: Player takes a 2-week vacation from Dune: Awakening, discovers audacious burglars upon his return, simply locks them up

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Generation Z is making millions with their side jobs and many young people believe they no longer need to study

More and more young people want to earn their living as content creators. And it is becoming easier to start a career as a content creator and to make a living without a college degree. After all, you only need a smartphone to get started.

If you ask teenagers or people from Generation Alpha (born between 2010 and 2024) today about their career aspirations, fewer and fewer are interested in traditional jobs and training paths. This was noted by the platform Whop.com in a survey of 2,000 people.

And that you today don’t have to pursue a traditional profession or complete a degree is particularly demonstrated by Generation Z. Because some people from Gen Z are already earning millions without having studied or completed training.

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Many millionaires from Generation Z have grown up as influencers

Who from Gen Z is earning millions? There are several well-known examples of people who all belong to Generation Z and earn millions as influencers, including:

  • Charli D’Amelio became famous through dance videos and is estimated to have a net worth of 23 million US dollars.
  • Addison Rae became famous on TikTok through dance videos, is now an actress, entrepreneur (cosmetic brand), and her net worth is estimated at 15 million US dollars.
  • Emma Chamberlain became known through YouTube and is now also active as a model, podcaster, and brand ambassador. Her net worth is estimated at 12 million US dollars.

Successful content creators who have not taken a traditional educational path all have one thing in common: they have built a community that is so engaged that they can rely on its ongoing support to grow their reach.

Freddy Nager, communications professor at the University of Southern California, explained to the English-language magazine Fortune that it is important to cultivate your own fan base. Because that is how you would earn money:

It is important that they try to nurture their fan base. Otherwise, the only way to reach their own followers is to boost their posts and buy ads. Many people did not become creators to spend money. They wanted to earn money, but the platforms also want to earn money.

And that is an important strategy for building influence and trust. You do not need a college degree for this. Especially in the USA, high loans are often taken out for education in order to later secure a well-paying job to pay off the loans.

How many wealthy influencers are there really? There are actually no absolute statistics; the numbers can only be estimated.

Statistics, however, say that about 15% of all influencers according to market analyses achieve monthly revenues of more than 5,000 US dollars. However, there are also statistics that suggest the number of millionaires could still rise. The Institute of the German Economy writes:

  • Slightly more than ten percent of influencers earn more than 100,000 dollars a year.
  • Another 11% earn between 50,000 and 100,000 dollars annually. Those who want to become millionaires must maintain such incomes over several years.
  • Media reports and individual cases show that some well-known influencers (e.g., on YouTube or Instagram) have dropped out of their studies in favor of their careers, but there are no official statistics on this.

For a long time, Generation Z was seen as the demographic group wanting primarily office jobs and leadership positions to earn high salaries. But instead of studying and looking for top positions, there is now a shift among the first of Generation Z: Many are now looking for work, and there are good reasons for that: Generation Z has just made a tough decision: they are starting to work

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