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.
Two European streamers are currently leading the international Twitch charts with their special events. MeinMMO shows you what this is all about.
Who are these streamers? The Spaniard Ibai Llanos and the Cologne resident Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller are currently at the top of the list of the most-watched streamers worldwide on SullyGnome. Ibai leads with a watch time of more than 45 million hours watched in the past 3 days, while Papaplatte has managed 2.6 million.
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Success with special events
What’s behind this? The current success of the European streamers can be attributed to a common factor: Both hosted a recurring special event during this period.
Ibai has been hosting an annual boxing event called La Velada del Año since 2021, which translates to: The Night of the Year. In 2022, the streamer shattered the previous record for the most concurrent viewers on Twitch. Since then, he has surpassed his own records every year, but in 2025 he completely overshadowed his previous highs: Up to 9.1 million people watched simultaneously when streamers like TheGrefg stepped into the ring (via SullyGnome).
Papaplatte also managed to stream into the Twitch charts with a special event. The Edeltour is taking place for the 4th time this year, where a group of friendly streamers travel together in a motorhome – this time through the United Kingdom. With a peak of 102,000 viewers, Papaplatte and Co. are baking somewhat smaller rolls, but the tour lasts longer than just one night, allowing them to accumulate a substantial watch time. You can follow the escapades of the streamers on a dedicated website for the Edeltour.
Both Ibai and Papaplatte are already big streamers, regularly attracting several tens of thousands of viewers. However, their current success shows how much such events can enhance a streamer’s appeal.
The same goes for Papaplatte: Even if his channel is the most visibly represented, events like the Edeltour thrive on the interaction between the streamers, which continually creates entertaining and surprising moments.
Such special events repeatedly help streamers achieve new career milestones. The so-called Subathons are also popular: marathon streams where content creators stay online longer for every paid subscription completed on Twitch. In 2021, Ludwig catapulted himself to the top of Twitch with such a stream – but it didn’t go as he had imagined.
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In Wuchang Fallen Feathers there are gates that present you with puzzles. Where to find them, how to solve them, and what awaits you is explained here.
What are these mysterious doors? In the game, there are exactly 3 doors or gates that present you with a choice of two answers. If you answer them, you will receive rewards or consequences, depending on your choice. If you solve all 3 doors, you will receive the trophy or achievement called “Wise”.
All gates have a red, lightning-like vertical beam that makes them easy to identify.
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – New Action RPG from China Shows Boss Fight and Release Date
Puzzle Gate I
Location: You will find the first puzzle pretty much automatically since you just need to follow the story. It is located in the palace where you will have to face 2 boss fights.
Correct Answer
The Rise of the Winged
Reward
Shen – Lasting Momentum (Blessing)
Puzzle Gate II
Location: You will find this gate near a checkpoint and a bridge in the area Sky Fortress – Hill Watch.
Correct Answer
Challenge the Threads of Fate
Reward
– Kong Wine 1 x – Bride’s Armor
Puzzle Gate III
Location: Gate number 3 can be found in the underworld towards the end of the game. Right next to it is the shrine of the area Capital of the Bo – Depths of the Capital.
Correct Answer
The Great Dream Fades
Reward
Talk to the Ferryman and receive “Shimmering Red Feather”
Wrong Answers and Their Consequences
What happens if you answer incorrectly? If you give the wrong answer, you will be teleported away and have to fight a strong enemy. Depending on the door, your teleportation location will be your last checkpoint until you find another one.
If you answer the first door incorrectly, you can, however, also receive additional items that may be helpful. However, you will not receive the trophy then.
With the third door, it may be advantageous to intentionally give the wrong answer, depending on which ending you want to achieve. The wrong answer in this case is related to the “True Ending”.
As part of the Grindfest, MeinMMO discussed the future of the genre. A significant part of this consists of Asian MMORPGs that could save the genre’s future. We explain which representatives are interesting and which have less chance in the talk.
Who is participating in the Gamestar Talk and what is it about? In line with the MeinMMO theme week Grindfest, host Felix Rick was invited to talk about Asian MMORPGs, their chances, but also their difficulties. Joining him are Managing Editor Sophia Weiß and Senior Editor Karsten Scholz from MeinMMO.
In the talk, the three first discuss why so many Asian MMORPGs are coming to the West and what challenges Western MMORPG development actually entails. Topics like high costs and the significant chance of becoming a flop play a crucial role.
According to MeinMMO’s experts, games from Asia have it somewhat easier. They can initially test themselves in the Asian market and work on their strengths and weaknesses before coming to the West. However, porting in the West has its own unique challenges.
What these challenges are will be revealed here, in the full talk:
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MeinMMO and GameStar discuss the death of western MMOs
You can find even more video talks directly at GameStar Talk on GameStar.de and on the YouTube channel of the colleagues, which you can of course also subscribe to. The GameStar podcast is also available on Spotify. It’s worth checking out!
Another highlight was the GameStar Talk with guest and WoW veteran George “Uncle Barlow” Zaal, in which nearly 2 hours of 60 years of MMORPG history were discussed, and all important milestones paired with nostalgic memories were experienced once again.
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.
In August, the Pokémon GOSpotlight 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.
Date
Pokémon & Bonus
August 5
Swirlix* and double catch Stardust
August 12
Plusle* and Minun* and double catch XP
August 19
Ralts* and double catch candy
August 26
Lechonk* 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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.”
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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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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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.
Snomnom and Mottineva in the new event graphic
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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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).
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:
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:
Date
entertainment area
business area
Wednesday, August 20
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 21
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday, August 22
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 23
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
closed
Sunday, August 24
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
closed
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:
Hall Plan gamescom 2025
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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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.
Attention Spoiler: The following article contains a small spoiler for the new Superman movie.
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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Superman – Trailer for the new film of the well-known superhero from DC
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.
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.
