When it comes to Battlefield 6, there is currently only talk about the upcoming beta and the countless leaks that fans are being bombarded with. One of these leaks, however, caused panic in the community, but a developer steps in and alleviates the players’ concerns.
Which leak is it about? It is about the recently released leak from X-User rivaLxfactor. He had the chance to play an earlier version of Battlefield 6 (source: x.com). In this version, there was a feature for the “Assault” class regarding their ability. You could use your stim to see your enemies through walls.
This kind of feature is often exploited by hackers to gain an unfair advantage in PvP matches. According to the leaker, this feature nearly made it into the beta. For many fans, this is disturbing news, as no one wants to play a PvP game where everyone has the opportunity to gain such an unfair advantage.
Players were in a panic, but then a Battlefield 6 developer personally addressed the fans on Reddit and clarified what the feature was about.
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Reveal-Trailer zu Battlefield 6
From exciting insights to panic-mongering
What does the developer say to the fans? David Sirland, the Battlefield Lead Producer at DICE, spoke up on Reddit. He addressed the leak and explained in a brief post what it was about. Here’s what he had to say on Reddit:
“This is about an old, initial investigation regarding making ‘classes as effective as possible’ for the Assault class gadget (the stim pen). I believe it was tested for a build in the lab a long time ago and has since been removed from functionality (for good reason). So stay tuned, we’ll see you later this week.”
In brief, the feature is not and will not be available for the Assault class in the future. This is a reason for fans to celebrate. Many are now venting on Reddit about the panic-mongering by various leakers on social media.
A large part of the community also advises not to believe every leaker, especially not rivaLxfactor. He is described as an “angry attention seeker” who only wants to collect interactions on X to make money. However, besides negative leaks, there is also positive news, especially for those for whom the appearance of their classes is important: Players see how their soldiers look in Battlefield 6 – they have strong feelings immediately
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Many people are afraid for their jobs due to AI. Now Microsoft has published a study outlining which jobs are most likely to be affected.Here, 40 jobs are listed that are strongly impacted by AI. However, 40 jobs are also mentioned that don’t have to worry.Those working as embalmers can now relax.
Now Microsoft has published a study on artificial intelligence. The study addresses which professions are particularly affected by AI and which are considered more crisis-proof in the age of AI. And the study has sparked significant criticism within the community.
Where did the study’s data come from? For this purpose, Microsoft collected data over a period of 9 months (from January 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024). In total, data from 100,000 conversations conducted with Copilot, Microsoft’s own AI, was collected.
According to the study, this data is supposed to provide a representative overview of what tasks users perform with a common, publicly accessible, and freely usable generative AI chatbot.
40 professions that are most affected by AI according to the study
Interpreters and Translators
Historians
Flight Attendants
Service Sales Representatives
Writers and Authors
Customer Service Representatives
CNC Tool Programmers
Telemarketers
Ticket Sellers and Travel Agents
Radio Announcers and DJs
Broker Assistants
Agriculture and Home Economics Teachers
Telemarketers
Concierges
Political Scientists
News Analysts, Reporters, Journalists
Mathematicians
Technical Writers
Proofreaders and Editors
Hosts and Hostesses
Editors
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
PR Specialists
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Advertising Sales Representatives
Customer Service Representatives for New Customers
Statistical Assistants
Cashiers and Rental Clerks
Data Scientists
Personal Financial Advisors
Archivists
Web Developers
Management Analysts
Geographers
Models
Market Research Analysts
Public Safety Telecommunications Professionals
Telemarketers
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
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40 professions that are least affected by AI according to the study
Phlebotomists
Nursing Assistants
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Helpers – Painters, Plasterers
Embalmers
Plant and System Operators
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Auto Glass Repairers
Marine Engineers
Tire Repairers and Changers
Prosthetists
Production Workers
Road Maintenance Workers
Medical Device Preparers
Packers and Fillers
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Dishwashers
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Fire Crew Leaders
Industrial and Tractor Operators
Opticians
Massage Therapists
Surgical Assistants
Tire Builders
Helpers – Roofers
Gas Compressor and Pump Station Operators
Roofers
Laborers, Oil and Gas
Housekeepers and Cleaners
Operators of Paving, Surfacing, and Tampering Equipment
Operators of Timber Cutting Equipment
Motorboat Operators
Registered Nurses
Floor Layers and Finishers
Pile Drivers
Operators of Track Construction and Maintenance Equipment
Foundry Mould and Core Builders
Water Treatment Facilities and Systems Operators
Bridge and Lock Tenders
Excavator Operators
Criticism of the study follows immediately from the community
What are the reactions like? Mostly negative. On Reddit, the study is already being widely discussed, and many criticize the study’s data. Many explain that many jobs should never be entrusted to AI because AI does not work cleanly. As someone explains:
Almost half of the jobs that could be taken over by AI shouldn’t be trusted to it at all. The second point, namely historians, should be obvious since AI cannot distinguish between fact and fiction.
Others explain that many of these jobs wouldn’t function at all without humans behind them. Because LLMs (Large Language Models) need material from humans. And “without people continuing to use our brains, they will hit the limits of their performance and even lose quality.”
MeinMMO-Demon Cortyn cannot understand Microsoft. Because a WoW team has been laid off, which has worked hard in recent years.
Currently, it is a really good time for World of Warcraft. Even though there are still a few small bugs and issues, Blizzard’s MMORPG is on a good path. The latest expansion was well received, there is more content than one can even work through, and the future looks bright. Or does it?
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In the context of over 9,000 layoffs at Microsoft, it has now become clear that World of Warcraft is also affected. A whole team was hired and the previous work is being outsourced to external agencies. This is confirmed by several (partially deleted) tweets from the now unemployed employees.
One of these employees in the social media team was Ratsel. The name won’t mean much to most of you, but Ratsel was not only responsible for many memes and the great preview videos for the trading post, but also the person who published the “roadmap” every few months so that we always knew what was coming next for World of Warcraft. I’ve sprinkled a few examples from Ratsel into this article.
An example of successful social media – the Sailor Moon transformation when the trading post received this outfit:
A team whose success is not measurable, but palpable
That Blizzard – or rather Microsoft – had been continuously downsizing the social team of World of Warcraft in the months before was probably just half the way. With the last major wave of layoffs, the team was completely disbanded.
Activities on social media are now being outsourced – and this became evident almost immediately. Not only do you now find content that has, in some cases, been created by AI, but also the quality of the posts has declined.
In a more recent example, Mists of Pandaria Classic was promoted with the quote “The Timeless Isle calls” – only that it certainly does not, because the Timeless Isle is only available with the last patch of Mists of Pandaria, which is still many months away.
You can immediately tell: This was posted by someone who is not familiar with the game.
Even though many might now think: “What do I care about their social media, I just want the game to be good.” And yes, that is true. But the social media team of World of Warcraft produced good content with a wide reach and actively ensured that new players or old veterans found their way into the game.
When everyone on Instagram was sharing their absurd morning routines, WoW naturally had to parody that:
The social media team is often one that receives little attention and is most likely seen as “unnecessary” during cutbacks. But it is exactly this team that provides many with access to World of Warcraft. It is the little clips on Instagram that remind people of WoW. It is the amusing memes on X, which are shared in Discord. It is the infographics about the roadmaps that friends show each other to see what is still coming this year in WoW.
Even if you look at the WoW subreddit, the team behind the social media posts has often been praised. Sometimes the memes are a bit “cringe”, sometimes very silly – but they remained memorable and made it clear: Someone is behind this who is well acquainted with World of Warcraft, its 20-year history, and the community.
If the posts on social media are now completely “soulless”, written by some outsourced agency that is neither concerned with World of Warcraft nor the community, then this will harm the game in the long run. Because WoW relies on attention in social media.
To quote the laid-off Eric: Microsoft has really shot itself in the foot with a rocket launcher:
The tweets have since been deleted.
Of all times, it is when World of Warcraft has regained more attention and the social media team has proven that they understood the humor and meme culture of the community. Something that is now abruptly missing. Something that you immediately notice, as the posts are hardly distinguishable from any cheap free-to-play cash grab games.
This is neither what World of Warcraft, nor the community, nor the people who have now lost their jobs deserve. I can’t imagine for the life of me that anyone on the World of Warcraft development team thought this was a good idea, which is now being pushed through by Microsoft. In a world where you gain attention primarily through entertaining and informative content, to lay off exactly those people who have perfectly internalized that – a decision I cannot comprehend. World of Warcraft has been around for 20 years and has been played by some people for that long. But if it is to grow again, it needs passionate people who understand Azeroth, the community, and WoW as a product.
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Last week, a new series was launched on Netflix featuring two characters from the Hello Kitty universe embarking on an adventure. It looks like it’s made for little kids. However, according to viewers, there is much more to it.
What kind of series is it? My Melody & Kuromi is a Netflix exclusive series that appears to have come from a sugary sweet fever dream of a kindergarten child. It focuses on the two titular characters, who hail from the same universe as Hello Kitty.
My Melody opens a cake shop in Mariland. She is successful, while Kuromi struggles with her Japanese candy shop which has few customers. The two participate in a competition held by Patissier Pistachio.
However, strange things happen after My Melody finds a magical heart in the forest. The events affect the fate of Mariland.
The series has 12 episodes, each averaging just 14 minutes long. Both the episode duration and the cuddly look suggest that the series is aimed only at toddlers. Yet, even beyond that age group, the series is well received.
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My Melody & Kuromi – The trailer for the series on Netflix
Adventures of My Melody & Kuromi are well received
How successful is it? In its opening week, My Melody & Kuromi became the second most-watched series on Netflix that was not originally produced in English (via Netflix Tudum). In the ranking, the series places ahead of Dandadan and Trigger, but falls short against the long-running Squid Game.
In the overall ranking, which also considers English-language series, the colorful series ranks 7th (via FlixPatrol).
What do viewers say? On IMDb, not many ratings have come in yet. 209 viewers feel that the series deserves an average of 8.4 / 10 (as of July 30, 2025, at 9:11 am). The final rating will likely change, but the initial ratings are a good indicator that the series is not just for toddlers.
Viewers write about what they enjoy about the series:
“As someone who grew up with the Sanrio characters, “My Melody & Kuromi” felt like a nostalgic hug, wrapped in bright colors and a gentle story. Even though it appears to be a simple kids’ show, there is an emotional depth that speaks to all ages.”
“This show is full of good vibes and fun, with sweet treats and flawless animation. This adventure is suitable for all ages and includes heroes and villains, as well as valuable life lessons and morals.”
“When the trailer was released… I had reasonable expectations that the series wouldn’t be perfect, but Sanrio exceeded my expectations by far, it’s more than perfect.”
Especially the relationship between My Melody and Kuromi is praised. So, those who are not put off by the colorful aesthetics and can relate to the characters should give the series a chance.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket a new set has been released. However, 2 cards can only be collected temporarily with a placeholder.
What kind of set is this? On July 30, 2025, the new set “Wisdom of Sea and Sky” was released in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The stars of the new set are the two legendary birds Ho-Oh and Lugia from the 2nd generation of Pokémon, both of which are available as Ex-cards in the new set.
If you are lucky enough to obtain one of the two cards in the rare immersive variant, there is one thing that will certainly catch your eye: Both cards currently have no artwork and are only present as placeholders in the game. And there is a simple reason for that.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Promo A 008 – What is behind the missing card?
Use of “false reference materials”
Why do the cards have placeholders? The artwork used for the immersive Ho-Oh card seems to be a plagiarism by a fan. The fan art was published by lanjiujiu in 2021 and has striking parallels to the variant that made it into the game.
Since there appears to be a similar problem with the Lugia card, this card has also been temporarily removed from the game.
If you want to see both variants of Ho-Oh for yourself, you can find a comparison between the fan art and the card on X.
What do the developers say? There is already an official statement from the developers of the game, which you can also read on X. It states, among other things:
“We discovered that the card production team provided the illustrator, who was commissioned to create these cards, with false reference materials as official documents. As a result, both cards have been replaced by a provisional placeholder, which the team is actively working to replace with new graphics as soon as they are ready.”
What do the placeholders look like? You can see what the placeholders look like in another post on X. Here, the placeholder version of the immersive Lugia Ex card has been uploaded.
In addition to the usual information on the card such as the name of the card, the attack, details on weakness, retreat costs, and rarity, there is only the text “New Art Coming Soon” found where you would normally find the image.
Besides collecting the cards, battling is also a major aspect in Pokémon TCG Pocket. To ensure you have a good chance and don’t go down mercilessly, you should know which decks are among the best in the game. We have compiled them for you: Pokémon TCG Pocket: the best meta decks in the tier list.
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The developers of Dune: Awakening are changing the endgame of the game every week with the Coriolis Storm. The loot is also supposed to change, giving players a new reason each week to explore the Deep Desert. But this week there is trouble.
What kind of system is this? The Deep Desert, its formation, the loot, and everything happening around the endgame of Dune: Awakening is supposed to change every week – this is the developers’ concept. Since the release, this has indeed happened as planned: Every Tuesday morning, the great Coriolis Storm swept over Dune: Awakening, creating a new endgame map.
The storm always brought new loot. While loot items from previous weeks occasionally appeared, the exact same loot table never appeared again without new items. But that has now changed.
Here you can see what to expect in the future from Dune: Awakening:
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Dune: Awakening – Das ist die Zukunft des MMOs
Loot from the Recycler
What’s going on with the loot this week? On Reddit, user StarChief1 compared the Deep Desert loot from this week with the Deep Desert loot from two weeks ago. He concluded that exactly the same items are lootable. The loot table has probably just been duplicated.
This is frustrating for players. Because this week there is hardly any reason to loot research stations, shipwrecks, and crashed spaceships if one has already thoroughly done so two weeks ago. Fans of the game will probably have to wait until Tuesday, August 5, 2025, for new loot.
How are players reacting to the accusation? Opinions among players on Reddit are mixed – as often happens when it comes to the topics of the Deep Desert and endgame. Some do not see the whole thing as a problem, as they believe one does not need to spend every week collecting all items. On Reddit, they write:
BilboDabinz: “If you are strictly limiting yourself to the Deep Desert because there is nothing else for you to do, and you are slowly getting enough, it might be time to take a break for a month or two, play another game, and wait for a few patches.”
lurker512879: “Or go back to home base and finish all the adventures you probably skipped to rush to the Deep Desert.”
Hikaru83: “I recently reached the Deep Desert. Most of these things are new to me. I don’t have 400+ hours in the game and expect new content every week.”
But there are also critical voices regarding the loot. For them, the recycled loot is a big problem, because there is already little to do in the endgame of Dune: Awakening. On Reddit, they write:
xShadow_Starx: “How can people defend this, lol? If you are new to the Deep Desert, everything is new to you, so it doesn’t matter what it is. For players who have been here in previous weeks, this is terrible. No, that’s just not how rotations work. Three of the last five weeks had exactly this loot table. This is a terrible experience for people looking for any variety in the Deep Desert every week. This is supposed to be the primary source of content variety (research stations) from week to week, and it is extremely discouraging that they keep offering the same things […]”
PigletNeedsProzac: “I have enough Albatross wings to start a wing repair service for Ornithopters.”
Thoresus: “I can wear a new Ix-core leggings every in-game day since launch.”
Redox_101: “I am at the point where the weekly drop pool is a main reason for me to engage with Deep Desert content. If these are recycled so often, the Deep Desert loses its appeal for me.”
The numerous classes, values, griffin talents, damage calculations, and much more were affected. Accordingly, the official patch notes on playblackdesert.com are quite long and comprehensive.
The trailer for the new Wukong class shows how magnificently impactful the battles of Black Desert can be:
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Black Desert: Trailer for the new class Wukong shows furious staff action
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What is the problem? Unfortunately, with the overhaul of combat, bugs also made their way onto the live servers of Black Desert. A particularly serious error means that damage in certain PvP situations is not applied correctly.
We know that many of you want to try out new play styles after the combat update, but ensuring a stable gaming environment is our top priority. Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend PvP content – including siege wars, conquest wars, the war of roses, and the red battlefield – until our next maintenance.
All affected players will receive compensation for the temporary suspension of the PvP modes. The next maintenance is scheduled for July 31, 2025 – it is expected to run from 10 AM to 2 PM.
A list of all known issues has also been published by the developers on playblackdesert.com. Note, for example, that you currently cannot dissolve an alliance if a fortress has already been built – as siege and conquest wars are currently not taking place.
What distinguishes the combat in Black Desert? The brutal action combat of the MMORPG feels wonderfully impactful, responsive, and satisfying. It is simply fun to send masses of enemies to the afterlife with the beautifully staged attack and spell combinations. So much fun that the otherwise boring monster grind hardly bothers many fans of the game. Quite the contrary: Where are the next victims?! This is pure power fantasy! You can read more about it here: In which MMORPG does it really bang? Power ranking for the online role-playing games with the best combat
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On July 31, 2025, Patch 1.02.0 for Elden Ring: Nightreign will be released. When the servers are down, when you can play again, and patch notes can be found here.
Update, July 31: Today is the day. At 10 AM German time, the servers will be shut down for one hour for maintenance in order to download the new update.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down to upload the new update. During this time, you can only play Nightreign offline and solo. To be able to play online again, you must have downloaded the new update – however, it is currently not available.
Server downtime in Nightreign – from when? The servers will be shut down on July 31, 2025, at 10:00 CEST (17:00 JST, 01:00 PDT) on all platforms.
When can I play Nightreign again? According to a post on X.com, maintenance and implementation of the patch will take about 1 hour. We will inform you as soon as the servers are available again.
What is included in the patch will be revealed in the next section.
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Diese Special-Events solltet ihr in Elden Ring Nightreign nicht verpassen
All Patch Notes for 1.02.0
What is in the patch notes? There are currently no patch notes available, but FromSoftware has announced what you can expect in the upcoming update. Primarily, you can look forward to three major changes:
The implementation of the Duo mode that many Nightfarers have been waiting for
Unlocking a new Sovereignty boss – The Augur
A new filtering system for your relics
Further adjustments such as balance changes or the implementation of new QoL features that are meant to ease your life in Limveldt are also possible, but until we know what FromSoft has prepared, we have to wait for the patch notes.
In the future, Nightreign is also expected to receive additional content such as a major DLC. This will likely introduce new bosses and characters for a fresh experience. To learn what else awaits you, the latest updates on the planned content, and when you can expect them, read here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Roadmap and Upcoming Content
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The video game series God of War will soon get an adaptation as a series. This is being created at Amazon, and its creator has now announced an important update, which will please some and disappoint others.
What kind of series is this? Series adaptations of video games have not only been very good in recent years but also successful. Well-known examples include Arcane, Fallout, or The Last of Us.
Now God of War is also getting its own series, which will be developed and produced by Amazon. It will, unsurprisingly, tell the story of Kratos. While the project was already announced some time ago, the showrunner has now revealed which aspect of the game he considers particularly important – and when the story takes place.
There is no footage from the series yet; instead, watch the trailer for the latest game of God of War:
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God of War: Ragnarök – Ein Meisterwerk für PS4 und PS5 erscheint endlich auf Steam
Heading to the Far North
What has the showrunner revealed? Ronald D. Moore is in charge of the new series and spoke at Comic Con 2025 with Collider about it. It became clear that the scripts are just in development, but work is progressing well.
The series takes the two reboot games as a template, thus relocating the story and its characters to Norse mythology. The first three iterations of the original took place in ancient Greece.
This decision is likely to please those fans who particularly enjoyed the modern God of War titles. Fans of the original may feel disappointed by the departure from the original Kratos.
Although God of War is Moore’s first video game adaptation, he wants to ensure everything is done right. He emphasized to IGN that it is important for him to accurately capture the tone of the original. Despite all the action and cool monsters, he is especially focused on the emotional relationship between father and son.
However, it will not be a 1:1 adaptation:
This is an adaptation, so it’s an adaptation/interpretation when dealing with live-action, and it has been really fun to say: “Wow, there’s a lot we can play with. Okay, we want to keep the story. We want to keep the characters and the spirit of the story.” There are all these things to refer back to for inspiration. It has been really interesting.
How many episodes will there be? The first season is expected to contain 10 episodes. Another season has already been ordered by Amazon. However, when exactly the series will start is still uncertain. According to Moore, filming will not begin before 2026. Are you excited about the series? Let us know in the comments. A successful series adaptation was The Last of Us – MeinMMO editor Leya Jankowski was very impressed: The new “The Last of Us” series exceeds my expectations: spoiler-free conclusion after all 9 episodes
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Who hasn’t heard the ultimate question about their PC setup: “Can it run Crysis?”. This phrase is one of the most famous memes in gaming history, but its roots lie in Germany and it all began 25 years ago.
Where does the phrase come from? The phrase originated back when Crytek introduced its stunning shooter “Crysis” and unleashed it into the world of gaming. The game was considered revolutionary in 2007, primarily due to its engine.
For its time, the requirements to run Crysis smoothly were enormous. You could say Crysis was the ultimate benchmark to test your performance. Nowadays, that is no longer a problem, but many gamers still jokingly use this phrase when questioning the hardware of a PC.
As for Crytek, the company from Germany has had a long journey before becoming known for its stunning engine. It began 25 years ago with three brothers from Coburg.
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Crytek turns 25 – Celebrate its moments in gaming
How did it all begin? Three brothers from Coburg – Avni, Faruk, and Cevat Yerli – wanted a high-end gaming PC from their father in 1994. The reason: they needed it to learn – but like them, these brothers were also passionate gamers and used their old machine to play various games.
From a passion, the goal emerged a few years later to also develop games themselves, but they wanted to change something. German game studios at that time were known for their complex RPGs and strategy games. However, the brothers wanted to take a different approach and move towards sandbox and open-world experiences.
They created a tech demo called X-Isle with 50 other enthusiasts on ICQ. They then presented it at E3 in 2000. One studio was very impressed with their demo, which led to their first contract. This was with Ubisoft and the game Far Cry.
Through the tech demo, Crytek was able to demonstrate how ahead of their competitors they were in terms of graphics representation. With Far Cry, they implemented that with CryEngine 1.
The game was well-received and especially praised for its strong graphics and world. However, the team wanted to improve, so the development of CryEngine 2 followed, along with their own game “Crysis”. Here the studio wanted to take another direction.
What did Crysis do better than Far Cry? Far Cry enchanted many players with its idyllic island, but this one was created from the minds of the developers and was therefore fictional. As for Crysis, the team wanted to elevate realism to a new level. For this reason, they sent some employees to a tropical island to get a feel for the terrain there.
This excursion bore fruit, as the game was able to amaze the entire gaming community in 2007. Trees fell after being shot at, breaking into pieces, and even grass and leaves could bend and move with the wind depending on explosions.
It’s no wonder that even today the saying “Can it run Crysis?” pops up when you build your gaming PC.
What is the studio working on now? Crytek initially worked on Crysis 4, but the project was recently canceled as the studio had to lay off some of its employees. Currently, the studio is maintaining the multiplayer success Hunt: Showdown, but it is unknown if there will be any future projects for the studio.
Once again, the developers of Chrono Odyssey have responded to feedback from the last closed beta and explained in detail what needs to be improved before the launch.
In summary, the developers will address every area of the ambitious MMORPG to adjust the unfortunately still quite numerous construction sites of Chrono Odyssey. Below are the most important points from our perspective from the new to-do list:
Through various measures, the fights are intended to feel more direct, responsive, satisfying (hit feedback!) and better readable, with the different control options (controller vs. mouse and keyboard) receiving user interfaces tailored and optimized for them.
The skill system will be refined to highlight synergies better and enable more different playstyles. Each class is to receive a more developed identity that clearly distinguishes it from the others. A matrix system will be introduced, where you choose from multiple talent trees for your weapon. The overall progression of the character will be adjusted.
The AI of monsters will see noticeable improvements, their attack animations will be easier to read, and the difficulty of enemies will be rebalanced. You should encounter the first Chrono Gate, which overwhelmed many level 3 heroes in the beta, a bit later.
Content for solo players and groups will follow clearer rules and play more diversely and excitingly. The open world will receive additional content and more alternative/optional paths for exploration. PvP zones where duels are possible will be more clearly recognizable.
Navigation in complex regions will be facilitated by more points of interest. It will also be easier to recognize collectible resources and find the core content of the game in the open world. The visual identity of the regions will be developed further. The compass will be optimized.
Exploring points of interest (POIs) and the world in general should be more rewarding. The developers will introduce new, dynamic quest lines that you can stumble upon while exploring, as well as hidden caves, story encounters, and more. Additionally, the regions will receive more significant events and quests.
All dungeon content will be adjusted to make it feel more varied, challenging, and rewarding.
Crafting will be better introduced and documented. Collecting should feel more satisfying through adjusted animations and effects and potential bonus resources.
The developers plan several measures to significantly improve performance. The user interface will be optimized in all areas. Animations will be improved. Menus will be adjusted. Graphics and sound will be refined.
The narrative aspect of Chrono Odyssey will receive a complete overhaul to provide a story that pulls players into the world and its lore.
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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer from Summer Game Fest 2025 shows action-packed battles and a dark world
With great ambitions come great expectations
That’s quite a lot, isn’t it? Considering that Chrono Odyssey is actually supposed to be released in 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series: yes! This launch window seems hardly feasible when looking at the planned revisions for fundamental systems of the MMORPG.
From our perspective, taking the time to address the issues found in the closed beta is the right approach. After the first, well-staged trailers were able to generate a certain hype, the last playable version of Chrono Odyssey was only convincing in a few areas – which is also reflected in our survey from the Grindfest.
The system offers a customizable difficulty and various modifiers, allowing players to tailor the missions to their own demands. Additionally, you farm your top loot here. The core idea behind the portal system is to give players more control over the potential rewards of the activity.
Within the portal, certain missions have proven to be particularly rewarding since the system’s launch, as they can be completed relatively quickly and easily when you want to farm the best loot to increase your power level. The remaining missions are ignored. Even worse, all content that does not appear in the portal is affected, as you only get the loot you need to reach power level 400 and above there.
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The launch trailer of “The Edge of Fate” showcases the new expansion of Destiny 2
What does this have to do with WoW? A player compares the current situation of the portal system on Reddit with the dungeon finder in WoW. He is convinced that Bungie has just made the same mistake in Destiny 2 that Blizzard made with World of Warcraft back in 2009 with the release of the dungeon finders.
The player states that the WoW community started to repeatedly play the quickest dungeons for daily rewards after the dungeon finder’s introduction, completely ignoring other dungeons. His thesis is: “Players will always take the fun out of the game when the system encourages them to do so.”
He believes it is human nature for players to seek the easiest path and grind as efficiently as possible. The choice that these games give players is merely an illusion. There is always one optimal option that everyone plays because it leads to the goal the fastest and easiest – even if that takes the fun out of the game.
The post collected over 2,500 upvotes on Reddit within a day and received much agreement in the comments, including from former WoW players.
Why is this a problem? The grind for power level is a motivation for many players in Destiny 2 to play and a significant driving force. If this grind becomes faster and more monotonous, players could lose interest – especially if increasing the power level is such a laborious and time-consuming task.
In the anime of Gachiakuta, there are some characters with special abilities. MeinMMO lists the people who have a Jinki.
Update on August 4, 2025: The information about Semiu Grier has been updated.
What makes them so special? In Gachiakuta, there are people who have a special bond with an object that is considered worthless trash by many others. These characters are referred to as Givers, and their objects are called Jinkis. The Jinkis can be altered by thought power and can thus be used as weapons.
The better the owner takes care of their object, the more powerful it becomes. Therefore, MeinMMO presents all the known characters from the anime who are Givers. The characters that have only been shown in the manga are not included in this list for spoiler reasons. Over time, new characters will be added to the anime, which we will then supplement in this article.
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Gachiakuta: Trailer with German synchronization of the anime
All Characters from Gachiakuta with Jinki
Attention, Spoilers: Even though the Jinkis have not yet been introduced in the anime, we will discuss them. However, only characters that have already been seen in the anime will be included.
Rudo Surebrec
Rudo must fight his way through the abyss.
First appearance in the anime: Episode 1
Jinki: 3R (Gloves)
Rudo is the protagonist of the series. He lives in the slums with his foster father Regto, but one day Rudo is accused of murdering Regto. He is then thrown into hell and must fight his way through.
He has a special relationship with used objects and always values them. As a result, the gloves he received from Regto have become something special: they can create additional Jinkis from used objects, which Rudo uses in battle.
Enjin
Enjin uses an umbrella as a weapon.
First appearance in the anime: Episode 2
Jinki: Umbreaker (Umbrella)
Enjin is a high-ranking member of the Cleaners and the leader of Team Akuta, which Rudo also joins. He shows his skills during his first appearance by defeating the trash monsters on his own.
Assisting him is his umbrella. With this Jinki, he can float in the air and then attack opponents in a dive. The umbrella doubles in size and blades sprout from it.
Zanka Nijiku
Zanka loves his staff.
First appearance in the anime: Episode 3
Jinki: Lovely Assistaff (Staff)
Zanka is also a member of the Cleaners and part of Team Akuta. He was picked up by Enjin and aims to get stronger to surpass a certain person. He uses his staff, which normally splits into two ends.
In battle, the staff however gains several blades at the top end and becomes much heavier. This allows him to be thrown in combat or used as a melee weapon. Zanka uses the staff very skillfully to strike both from a distance and up close.
Riyo Reaper
Riyo has a penchant for hair.
First appearance in the anime: Episode 3
Jinki: The Ripper (Scissors)
Riyo is also part of Team Akuta and thus part of the Cleaners. She has a calm demeanor and is seen as childish by others because she lacks good manners. She is easily motivated by a strong challenger.
Her Jinki is a pair of hair-cutting scissors that she always carries with her. When the Jinki activates, it grows to the size of Riyo’s legs. Consequently, the scissors are handled with her legs and no longer with her hands. This allows her to effectively cut things – including the trash monsters.
Semiu Grier
First appearance in the anime: Episode 4
Jinki: Eyes (Glasses)
Unlike the other characters, Semiu is not a fighter. Rather, she works as a receptionist at the headquarters of the cleaning crew. She was born for this job and completes her work as quickly as she can.
As she does not fight, her Jinki is not intended for battling the trash monsters. Instead, she can see abnormalities in people with her glasses and assess their abilities. Additionally, she can glance a little into the future, allowing her to anticipate the trajectory of projectiles. However, she cannot use this ability for too long, or it will impair her vision.
However, not everyone always has the opportunity to go outside. Even in the early days of the game, an image of Nurse Joy from the series circulated, calling for players to place lures at nearby children’s hospitals. This way, children who are health-challenged and bedridden could also catch Pokémon.
A post by user Silver-Sun3559 in the Pokémon GO subreddit is currently reminding us of this trend, which you can check out here (Link to the post on Reddit). And it turns out: Even today, there are still people who follow this idea and try to bring joy to children with the game.
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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle
This is what the community says: The post has garnered a lot of attention in the subreddit with over 8,000 upvotes and more than 120 comments. Numerous community members are exchanging thoughts about it and sharing that they still think about it today and occasionally activate lures at hospitals.
“I go to the Children’s Memorial Hospital in Toronto once a month and activate a whole bunch of lures for the kiddos,” writes a user (via Reddit).
“I always did this when I worked in hospitals. Definitely do it for the kids!” writes another user (via Reddit).
“I will do that when I’m near one. That’s such a nice idea,” finds a user (via Reddit).
“I work at Children’s Health and sometimes see kids playing when I do my rounds,” shares someone else (via Reddit).
“I would have appreciated that too when my son was in the neonatal ward lol,” writes another user (via Reddit).
The last point is indeed one that several commenters address: After all, parents are often in the hospital with their children when they are being treated. Other hospitals and situations are also mentioned in which one simply waits in the hospital – and appreciates any distraction. And if that distraction is Pokémon collecting.
What should be considered? In general, the situation today is certainly different from 2016 when everyone was out hunting Pokémon, and even some crazier stories came out. But of course, one should still be careful not to go where one does not belong – and there are plenty of places like that in hospitals. Therefore, one should be mindful of where exactly one places lures.
Indeed, there was a hospital in 2016 that opposed the trend. It explained that luring can also lead to disappointment, as some children could not get out of bed to chase Pokémon in the hospital or go outside (via globalnews.ca). Such actions should always be approached thoughtfully and one should assess whether the situation allows it.
What do you think of the idea of bringing joy to children with Pokémon GO? Have you done something in this regard, do you know corresponding stories? Share it with us in the comments and exchange views with other trainers. Want to know what’s happening in the game? Then check out the event overview for Pokémon GO in August 2025.
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The Nintendo Switch is considered a popular handheld console due to its lightweight and slim design, which makes it easy to take on vacation. However, one player recently had bad luck on his trip with the Switch.
What happened to the player? The user reports on Reddit that he wanted to travel with his Switch. However, as soon as he sat down in the airplane and wanted to start playing, his Switch complained that he should please insert a “virtual game card.” The problem: He needs an active internet connection for this step, which was not possible while on the plane. He explains:
Suddenly, Nintendo requires users to insert a “virtual game card” for games they already own. An internet connection is required for this. I find this out at the beginning of a 9-hour flight. I was completely bored.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 in the unboxing video
Virtual game cards can be handy if you want to lend digital games
What is this feature?With the “Virtual Game Card”, you can temporarily lend digital games between Switch consoles. This applies to both your own consoles and to consoles and users who use the same family account. It works somewhat like Steam Family on PC, but with temporary restrictions.
What is the problem? Some speculate that the player made an error during setup: Instead of making his Switch the “primary console,” his account believes that it is logged in on a secondary console. In this case, he requires an online connection or a virtual card to be able to play the games.
The solution to the problem: He needs to disable the “Virtual Game Card” feature in the settings and use the old licensing system, where he can use digital purchases directly through his account and his Switch. Additionally, he should set his console as the primary system for the account so that he can also play offline in the future.
A user reports that he was banned by Nintendo after attempting to use games on his new Switch 2 that he had purchased used for the old Switch 1. He had bought four used games through the Facebook marketplace, inserted them, and installed the respective updates: Nintendo bans owners of a Switch 2 because he bought used games
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In World of Warcraft, knowledge can also be burdensome. Because a player knows the dungeon and plays correctly, they get kicked.
That parts of the long-established community of World of Warcraft can sometimes be a bit impatient is something everyone knows who has tried to visit a “Random Dungeon” in recent years and lost sight of the tank after just 10 seconds.
Generally, you can still get through the dungeon well if you simply follow the group in silence. But if the whole group ignores a necessary mechanic, that is simply not possible – and leads to strange incidents.
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WoW: Spieler sammelt ALLE Erfolge im Spiel, fragt dann „Was mache ich jetzt?“
Which player got kicked? In the WoW Subreddit, the player Nerdy_Valkyrie shared a screenshot from their visit to the Stratholme dungeon. Since their group rushed after each boss, they asked:
“You do know you need to kill the enemies in the ziggurats, right?”
Later, they added:
“Because I had to do the last two solo.”
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Apparently, the group did not take this very positively. Because the reaction of another member was simply “Stop talking” – followed by the successful kicking of the player, who then received a deserter debuff, preventing them from signing up for dungeons for a while.
Why did the player fall behind? In Stratholme, unlike almost all other dungeons in the game, it is not only necessary to defeat the individual bosses. Additionally, you must enter the ziggurats located behind the bosses and defeat the mobs within them as well. Only then does the barrier at the end of the dungeon drop, allowing access to the final bosses.
The community is amused: Under the post, the incident and its absurdity are celebrated. Even though it does not necessarily represent the entire WoW community, some report that they have had similar experiences – and those do stick in the memory.
“‘Stop talking?’ I wonder if they know they are playing an MMO… Don’t take it to heart. Idiots do idiotic things.” – Rampaging Biscuit
“This is funny because I saw a comment recently that basically published a guide on how to never get kicked in dungeons, and it has been working for me for weeks: Step 1) Never talk in chat. Step 2) Follow the group, even if they are wrong. Step 3) Never talk in chat.” – SweetMeese
“Their heads are literally echo chambers. Some jokes write themselves…” – Sylvinus98hun
The head of Borderlands 4 has talked about the development of the game and revealed the philosophy that helped developers create the largest map yet.
Who is it about? Randy Pitchford is the CEO of Gearbox Entertainment Company and head of the Borderlands series. Since May 2025, there have been controversies surrounding him because he told a fan that a real fan would find a way to raise the money to buy Borderlands 4.
In a new interview, however, the focus was not on the controversies of the CEO, but on Borderlands 4 itself. The head revealed the ideas that the developers brought to the game and how it led to the largest world yet.
Here you can see the trailer for Borderlands 4:
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Borderlands 4 – Story trailer for the new installment of the loot shooter series
“Less Border, More Lands”
How was the development? The head revealed a lot about the development of the game in an interview with RollingStone.com. The protagonists leave Pandora and arrive on the new planet Kairos, where they encounter a villain named “The Timekeeper.”
The new planet has opened up several new possibilities for the developers. The game features different physics and is designed to be played in a much more open way than previous installments. The world is supposed to be “the largest” that Gearbox has ever created.
Above all, there should be more open areas instead of “choke points,” following the motto “Less Border, More Lands.” To ensure this is implemented correctly, players can look forward to new movement options. There will be grappling hooks, double jumps, and dashes. Characters will also be able to swim on Kairos.
Why the change? The developers explain in an interview with RollingStone.com that they no longer have several technical limitations. The developer explained, “We can now transfer large amounts of data at very high speeds from these new storage units that we have on consoles and PCs into memory that the CPU can access.”
He further says that all of this is “technical nonsense,” but simply put, they are no longer reliant on these choke points to load the game. They are simply not needed anymore, allowing for a real open world that is perfectly suited for a new planet.
The fact that the technological advances are so great that Borderlands 4 can be developed with a completely different concept is likely to have pleased the developers. There will also be a new class in the next installment of the shooter: Borderlands 4 shows gameplay of a new class, but a joke is at the center of it
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The Switch 2 launched with a new feature that saw little use. Now Nintendo is bringing back a 33-year-old game that will benefit from it.
What is this feature? The new Joy-Cons of the Switch 2 provide the functionality to imitate a mouse like on a PC. Many were excited about the mouse control of the Switch 2, but until now, few games have truly benefited from it – at least until now.
Through Switch Online, you can now play an old classic on the Switch 2: Mario Paint. It was released on July 14, 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES. Thus, the game is already 33 years old.
Here you can see a trailer for Mario Paint on the Switch 2:
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Mario Paint is being released 33 years after its release also for the Switch 2
Mario Paint moves from the SNES to the Switch 2
What kind of game is this? Mario Paint can best be described as a simplified graphic program.
In it, you can paint your own pictures, create animations, and even compose simple music.
At its release in 1992, it did not use a controller but a mouse developed for the SNES, which was included with the purchase of the game.
Since the original was played with a mouse, it makes sense that Mario Paint on the Switch 2 will also utilize the mouse control of the Joy-Cons. Many players are pleased because this feature has not been properly utilized by any previous game.
“Unironically, the best mouse controller game currently on the Switch 2,” writes NathanielBandy under a trailer for the game on YouTube.
YouTube user Sudoloku64 is also looking forward to it: “Finally, a proper use for the mouse feature”
The combination seems perfect. “As soon as I heard about mouse controls on Switch 2, I saw this coming,” wrote brockbracken318 under the same trailer.
When it comes to its own games, Nintendo is significantly more restrictive than other companies. They are only available on the company’s home consoles. Additionally, the company is not a fan of used games. A Switch 2 owner had to experience this firsthand: Nintendo bans a Switch 2 owner for buying used games
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Do you find it boring to just have to press the right hotkey for spells in video games? Then a new co-op game on Steam might be just right for you – and it only costs €3.
What game is it about? It is about Mage Arena: A new co-op PvP game that was released on Steam on July 24, 2025. As a wizard or warlock, you fight alongside and against other players, where you have to cast your spells out loud. So you need a microphone.
You can watch a trailer for the game here:
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Mage Arena: Im neuen Koop-Spiel auf Steam könnt ihr euch wie richtige Zauberer fühlen
Exciting magic duels with a special twist
What is the game about? Wizards and warlocks battle in the eponymous Mage Arena to see which side is superior in the arcane arts. You join this millennia-old conflict on one of the two sides
So far, there are 2 different game modes: battles with 2 teams of 4 players each and simple duels. The special thing is that you have to cast your spells out loud for them to take effect:
For example, if you shout “Fireball”, you cast a fireball.
You can also give your spells custom names that you use in battle.
How is the game currently received? On Steam, Mage Arena has become a small hit. The game reached a peak of 13,450 concurrent players on July 29, just 5 days after release (according to steamdb.info).
The game also receives very good ratings from players: 95% of the reviews on Steam are positive. The fun concept of the game is especially praised. This comforts many despite the rather outdated-looking graphics and numerous bugs.
“insanely good proof that a fun game concept will always beat graphical fidelity” (Joker on Steam)
“Absolute pontential… it still needs to cook, but it is very fun.” (panch s on Steam)
“In no other game I’ve ever played am I able to yell “FIREBALL” and it actually do it.” (VRCentral on Steam)
As exciting as the concept of the game is, it also brings problems. In discussions on Steam, many complain that players cast spells with racist insults. Also, the game currently seems to have trouble reliably recognizing female voices.
Mage Arena currently costs only €2.99 on Steam. The developer claims to have decided to lower the price due to the many bugs. It is supposed to cost €4.99 by default.
ChatGPT has released a new feature that turns the AI into a personal secretary. It can bypass protective mechanisms that were supposed to stop it without any problems.
What is this new feature? Recently, access to the Agents was unlocked for premium users of ChatGPT. The new agent function is supposed to work like the namesake agent or secretary who actively performs tasks on the internet for the user. From booking flights for the next vacation to analyzing competitors and subsequently creating presentations, to managing one’s own calendar, the artificial intelligence is expected to handle everything.
The feature is not only new but also experimental. Not every attempt has been successful so far, and sometimes the tool fails at obstacles that wouldn’t be a problem for humans. However, there is already one obstacle that the AI can solve without any issues: captchas.
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u201cI am not a robotu201d
What are captchas? Captchas are the small boxes that appear on many websites to prevent requests from robots instead of humans. Usually, you have to move your mouse over a box and click on it. Sometimes you also have to click on pictures of school buses, traffic lights, or bicycles.
The “magic” behind captchas lies mainly in how you move your mouse over them. While robots do this in a straight line or arc, humans tremble slightly, which makes them easy to distinguish from robots.
What has ChatGPT accomplished now? A user on Reddit tasked the new agent function of ChatGPT with a job. The AI had to solve one of those captchas and it did so without any problems. The tool also commented on the task without irony:
The link has been inserted, so I’m now clicking the checkbox “I am not a robot” to complete the verification via Cloudflare. This step is necessary to prove that I am not a bot and to proceed with the action.
The Cloudflare verification was successful. Now I click the “Convert” button to proceed to the next step of the process.
In the comments on Reddit, some users attempt to explain. They say that ChatGPT is not a classic bot used for automated processes and is also trained on human data.
According to winfuture.de, captchas are primarily intended to make automated attacks more difficult and expensive. It seems that the solution to such tasks can no longer be completely prevented.
