Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Kwaks – How to make the most of the event

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

The next Community Day in Pokémon GO is coming up. We will show you how to make the most of the event.

As every month, there will be a Community Day in July 2025, where you can participate in Pokémon GO. This time, you can find Kwaks, the Water starter Pokémon from Generation 9. It can evolve into Fuentente and then into Bailonda.

During the event, the Pokémon will appear not only in very high numbers but also with a significantly increased shiny chance and some additional strong bonuses.

We have compiled how to optimally utilize and prepare for the event.

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Community Day in July 2025 with Kwaks – Start & Bonuses of the Event

What? Community Day with Kwaks
When? Sunday, July 20, 2025 – From 14:00 to 17:00
Exclusive Move: Charged Move Hydro Cannon for Bailonda, if you evolve it during the event or in the following week
Bonuses:
– Increased shiny chance for Kwaks
– Tripled Stardust when catching Pokémon
– Double candy for catching
– Double chance for XL candies from catching Pokémon from level 31
– Lures and incense last 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Snapshot surprises with Kwaks
– Field research with Kwaks
– PokéStop showcases with Kwaks

Bonuses until 22:00 local time:
– One additional special trade
– 50% less stardust cost when trading

Additional content of the Community Day: A free, limited-time research is also part of the event. To receive it, you must log in during the Community Day. You have one week to complete the research. As rewards, you can gain Kwaks with a special background. Additionally, the chance of a shiny is further increased here.

For $2 (about 2 €), you can also purchase a special research. This includes rewards of 3 encounters with Kwaks with a special background, regular encounters with Kwaks, 1 premium battle pass, 1 special candy, and additional rewards.

With the start of the event, Bailonda can also learn the charged move Dance of the Waves.

Who is the Community Day with Kwaks suitable for?

For collectors: If you have not yet obtained Kwaks and its evolutions, then the event is the perfect opportunity for that. Not only can you catch the Pokémon and enough candies, but also collect the shiny variants.

For fighters: Currently, Bailonda is not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO in raids or battle leagues. With the Community Day, the Pokémon learns the strong charged move Hydro Cannon, which could make it stronger. How exactly the move will perform will only become clear with the start of the event.

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The perfect preparation for the Community Day in July 2025

Clear out your Pokémon box: To fully enjoy the event, you need plenty of space in your box to catch many Pokémon. So, you should ensure in advance that you have enough capacity. If you encounter space issues during the event, use this simple trick to quickly filter out Pokémon.

Gather enough items: Besides space in the Pokémon box, you also need the right items to make the most of the event. Pay special attention to:

  • Balls: Gather enough balls to catch many Kwaks.
  • Sanana Berries: Every catch during the event gives you double the amount of candies. If you additionally use Sanana Berries, you will receive four times the amount of candies per catch. The silver Sanana Berry gives you even more candies.
  • Lure and incense: Both items not only bring you more Pokémon but also have an increased duration of 3 hours during the event.

Which Mega Pokémon are worth it for the event? With the right Mega Evolution of the Water type, you can gain additional experience points and candies per catch.

The following Mega Evolutions are of the Water type and are thus suitable for the bonus during the event:

  • Proto-Kyogre
  • Mega-Swalot
  • Mega-Blastoise
  • Mega-Gyarados
  • Mega-Lapras

Of course, there are many more events and content waiting for you in Pokémon GO this month besides the Community Day. If you want to know what they are, we have compiled the appropriate overview with all events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO for you.

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Players in Dungeons & Dragons end up in a vault that wipes out the entire group if they do not follow a simple rule

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

In Dungeons & Dragons the dungeons that bear their name are often the focal point. A group was placed into a dungeon that nearly cost them the lives of their characters.

What kind of dungeon did the group have to enter? As user Multishock4 reported in his thread on Reddit, the Dungeon Master placed his group in a dungeon full of crazy puzzles and dangers. Their highlight was a library that was literally explosive.

For in the books were hidden 4 explosive sigils per page, each storing the spell Fireball at level 8. With nearly 1000 books of about 230 pages, this would result in a minimum damage of 23,920,000 fire damage if the group caused them to explode.

This amount of damage would have killed the whole group multiple times, and they were additionally under pressure, as it only required sounds exceeding the volume of a whisper to trigger the spells. A mere lapse in attention or a loudly spoken word from the group would have meant a sudden end to the adventure.

However, that was not the only hurdle they faced, and the ideas of the Dungeon Master received much acclaim in the comments.

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What else did the group struggle with? In some comments, Multishock4 brings up additional examples that their Dungeon Master threw at them. They also encountered:

  • A plane made entirely of light, where they had to face a shadow ballerina.
  • A room full of weapons, where they had to find feather-shaped knives to use on a phoenix statue. Some of them were fakes that released harmful gas when inserted into the statue.
  • A battle against an ancient war god to retrieve the stolen blessings of the paladin.
  • A hydra that transformed into a cat when they fed it sufficiently.

How are the ideas received by the community? In the comments on the thread on Reddit, the ideas of the Dungeon Master are well-received. Many ask follow-up questions, others celebrate the ideas and consider incorporating them themselves, while others feel reminded of a similar situation from the video game Baldur’s Gate 3:

  • The_Suited_Lizard wonders: “Was it a real library or an attempt by a wizard to build an atomic bomb? Because, holy shit!”
  • DerangedDragonBorn celebrates: “I guess borrowing the books is a hell of a venture? Lmao, sounds like crazy D&D fun, fr”
  • InsurgentTatsumi chimes in: “It should be safe as long as you have a wizard with counter-magic.”
  • plontonik notes: “Sounds like your DM played BG3.”

In Baldur’s Gate 3, there is a situation where you visit a magical library where the books similarly react sensitively to loud noises. In dialogue, you have the option to stay quiet or yell at the books, which causes them to explode – though not as extensively with giant fireballs as with Multishock4’s group.

In Dungeons & Dragons there are many ways to express oneself creatively. In another group, a player took the opportunity to play out his dream romance. However, the Dungeon Master had other plans and ensured that the player cannot forgive him even 20 years later: A player had his heart broken so badly in Dungeons & Dragons that he hasn’t forgiven his DM even after 20 years

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Although I played through the story of Destiny 2: Beyond Light with enthusiasm, I was left with a bitter aftertaste

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

With “On the Edge of Destiny” Bungie kicks off a new saga in Destiny 2 that is meant to captivate fans for years to come. As one of the franchise’s fans who has been there since the beginning, I took a look at the expansion. Is it worth it in terms of lore, or is it just PR and hot air?

After 10 years of the Light and Darkness saga, there is a new story. We are going to Kepler, and Bungie wants to tell something new amidst all the space chaos. Since I’ve been involved in the loot shooter since 2014 and seen much of what the former Halo studio has created, I wanted to take the test and see if the new story is really something you should spend your money on.

As a long-time fan, I approached the new expansion with a lot of skepticism and even thought Bungie would fail… But I was wrong, at least partially.

Who is writing here? Christos writes about a variety of games on MeinMMO and primarily creates detailed guides. Some may also know him from his Destiny articles. His heart beats for the Vanguard since the release in 2014. It was clear that he would also check out the new expansion of the loot shooter, even if he misses the good old times with the Speaker or Cayde-6.
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The lore reminds me of Destiny 1

While my trigger-happy colleague and shooter expert Dariusz shared his opinion on the gameplay of the DLC, I will now delve into the lore of the expansion, as it is what many fans consider the heart of Destiny.

My expectations for “On the Edge of Destiny” were low, as Bungie hadn’t fully convinced me with its episodes, but I must admit that the story of the new expansion pleasantly surprised me.

Much of it reminded me of the early days of Destiny 1 when you were still an unaware Guardian and could discover many new things. Everything feels casual, like a fresh reset. It was nice to start something again without that whole “The fate of humanity rests on your shoulders” feeling weighing on me.

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Simply free of worries!

Perhaps the most important addition to the DLC that could carry the entire story was Lodi – a poor guy who picked up the phone at the wrong time and ended up on Kepler.

He is the one who greets us on the planet and introduces us to the Aionians, the inhabitants of Kepler. In fact, I initially couldn’t stand him. I thought he was a soulless copy of Shaw Han, the Hunter extra on the Cosmodrome, but I was wrong.

Lodi brings fresh air to the new narrative and provides variety, so you won’t get bored. His character is really well-written, which surprised me, as the last new figures in the Destiny universe, like Maya Sundaresh, didn’t convince me – Lodi is an exception and a ray of hope.

On the Edge of Destiny really represents a good start to a new saga.

However, you shouldn’t expect a bombastic story like in The Final Shape right now, because you will surely be disappointed. It’s clear that this is just the beginning of the saga. There is drama and profound themes, but the real action will probably only start in 10 years.

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Sorry Maya, but your exit in the episode was unconvincing

Bungie is on the brink of its destiny

As far as the DLC is concerned, lore is currently the only thing that convinces me. Aside from that, Bungie is struggling to deliver. Right after the end of the story, a thought struck my mind: On the Edge of Destiny should not have been released with Destiny 2. The story is good, but it is in the wrong game.

Bungie should have released the new saga in a Destiny 3, with fresh new classes, menus, NPCs, and a clear reset from everything the Guardians have been through over the many dramas surrounding the Light and Darkness saga. I can’t get warm with the expansion, even though I like the story. A lot of it puts me off and leaves a bitter aftertaste.

One thing that bothers me is the change of voice actors for the Vagabond and Orin. Sure, this is related to the voice actors’ strike, but there are many familiar faces that lost their original voice since the beginning of Destiny 2 – and that simply pulls me out of the story while playing. Another point is the focus system of the vendors on the Tower. It’s nice that Guardians can now focus their loot directly, but once you have all the weapons and armor you need, they lose their significance. Why go to the Tower then? Finally, there are the new dialogues from the Aionian. Everything they say, you read in dialogue windows. This strongly reminds me of No Man’s Sky but feels to me hardly related to Destiny. I love reading, but I found that really exhausting and lifeless over time.

For me, Destiny 2 no longer feels like the passionate project that Bungie has created over the years. It feels like a lifeline that the studio uses to not sink, and I find that a shame. Bungie has already proven that they can still enchant fans – even those who have been around for years.

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Perhaps there will eventually be a Destiny 3 that will address most of the issues, but the current DLC is not it.

For me, the expansion was definitely worth it because of the great story, and since Bungie wants to bring additional free and hopefully new events in the future, I will probably check in on the loot shooter from time to time.

Nevertheless, I remain active as a part-time fan, because even though the story was good, the rest hasn’t excited me enough yet to fully dive back in. At least there’s a new raid that can entertain us. You can find out more about it here: Destiny 2: Raid for ‘On the Edge of Destiny’ starts today – All about the World First race

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Warframe: All free Twitch drops you can receive for the anniversary this weekend

Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 2 minutes

On the weekend, you can snag some digital content for the MMO shooter Warframe. Here you can find out what Twitch Drops are available and how to claim them.

What is being celebrated? The MMO shooter Warframe was released in 2013 and has had an active community for many years. Once a year, the developer Digital Extremes hosts its own convention in Canada, TennoCon. This year marks the 10th anniversary and promises exciting revelations about Warframe as well as Soulframe, the new fantasy MMO from the developer.

If you watch the event on Twitch, you will receive various rewards.

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All Twitch Drops You Can Receive

What Twitch Drops are there? On Saturday, July 19, you can receive Twitch Drops if you check out the official Twitch stream at certain times.

As the event takes place in Canada, some streams are unfortunately in the middle of the night due to the time difference. Fortunately, the most important drops, especially Valkyr Prime, are available at reasonable times:

Times Time Spent in StreamEventReward
01:00-02:30 AM30 minutesLive ConcertGlyph: Ava-Clem
02:30-04:00 AM30 minutes Cosplay ContestDisplay: Flare Varleon; Lizzie Poster; crafted Forma
05:00-10:30 AM 30 minutes TennoCon 2025Armor Pack: Naktavyre
10:30 AM-12:00 PM30 minutes TennoCon 2025Valkyr Prime

How to Receive the Twitch Drops

Before watching the respective streams, make sure that your Twitch account is linked to your Warframe account. You can do this here on the official Warframe site.

Once you have spent the required time in the stream, you will find the rewards in your Twitch inventory. There you must manually claim them. After 5-10 minutes, the respective reward should appear in your linked Warframe account.

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What do I need to know about Warframe? Warframe is particularly interesting for players who enjoy long grinds, like to collect, and want to build powerful builds. Even though it is already 12 years old, the SciFi MMO still holds a place on our list of the best shooters of 2025 here on MeinMMO: The 25 Best Shooters of 2025 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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Pre-order EA FC 26: Price, Editions and Pre-order Bonuses Overview

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes
  • Up to 7 days of early access (playable from September 19, 2025)
  • 6,000 FC Points over 2 months (2,000 at the start, 2,000 at the end of October and November)
    • for the Nintendo Switch, you receive up to 4,500 FC Points over 2 months
  • Additional pro evolution slot in Ultimate Team to develop 2 EVOs simultaneously
  • Season 1 Premium Pass (paid season pass), which promises you additional bonuses compared to the free season pass

Are there any further bonuses if I pre-order now? Yes. Until August 26, 2025, the early bird offers are still valid. This means you will receive additional pre-order bonuses:

  • for FC 26:
    • 1 special icon at the start of Ultimate Team, which can be upgraded over time
  • for FC 25:
    • Ultimate Team pro evolution with a 99 shot boost and the golden playstyle “Curved Shot” (max. 4 playstyles+) for a pro of your choice for
    • Icon selection (1 of 5 professionals with an overall rating of at least 93) for Ultimate Team from previous events (up to FUT Immortals)
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Whether the pre-order bonuses are worth it for you and which edition is more worthwhile is for you to decide. Ultimate Team players particularly benefit from the pre-order bonuses every year. If you can’t decide whether to pre-order FC 26, this article might help you: “The best trailer in 8 years” – EA FC 26 showcases over 20 innovations in just 2 minutes

  • for FC 26:
    • 1 special icon at the start of Ultimate Team, which can be upgraded over time
  • for FC 25:
    • Ultimate Team pro evolution with a 99 shot boost and the golden playstyle “Curved Shot” (max. 4 playstyles+) for a pro of your choice for
    • Icon selection (1 of 5 professionals with an overall rating of at least 93) for Ultimate Team from previous events (up to FUT Immortals)

Whether the pre-order bonuses are worth it for you and which edition is more worthwhile is for you to decide. Ultimate Team players particularly benefit from the pre-order bonuses every year. If you can’t decide whether to pre-order FC 26, this article might help you: “The best trailer in 8 years” – EA FC 26 showcases over 20 innovations in just 2 minutes

  • Up to 7 days of early access (playable from September 19, 2025)
  • 6,000 FC Points over 2 months (2,000 at the start, 2,000 at the end of October and November)
    • for the Nintendo Switch, you receive up to 4,500 FC Points over 2 months
  • Additional pro evolution slot in Ultimate Team to develop 2 EVOs simultaneously
  • Season 1 Premium Pass (paid season pass), which promises you additional bonuses compared to the free season pass

Are there any further bonuses if I pre-order now? Yes. Until August 26, 2025, the early bird offers are still valid. This means you will receive additional pre-order bonuses:

  • for FC 26:
    • 1 special icon at the start of Ultimate Team, which can be upgraded over time
  • for FC 25:
    • Ultimate Team pro evolution with a 99 shot boost and the golden playstyle “Curved Shot” (max. 4 playstyles+) for a pro of your choice for
    • Icon selection (1 of 5 professionals with an overall rating of at least 93) for Ultimate Team from previous events (up to FUT Immortals)

Whether the pre-order bonuses are worth it for you and which edition is more worthwhile is for you to decide. Ultimate Team players particularly benefit from the pre-order bonuses every year. If you can’t decide whether to pre-order FC 26, this article might help you: “The best trailer in 8 years” – EA FC 26 showcases over 20 innovations in just 2 minutes

From now on, you can pre-order EA FC 26 and secure additional rewards. You can choose between 2 editions with different prices on each platform. At MeinMMO, we explain what you need to consider when pre-ordering, the costs of the pre-order editions, and outline the differences between the offers.

When is FC 26 released? The official release is scheduled for September 26, 2025. However, with a pre-order edition, you can play the new installment a week earlier, on September 19, 2025. We will explain which edition that is a little further down.

How do you pre-order EA FC 26? The easiest way to pre-order FC 26 is through the official pre-order page of EA Sports. After deciding to pre-order, you will be asked which platform you want to pre-order FC 26 for. The following options are available:

  • EA App for Windows
  • Xbox
  • PlayStation
  • Steam
  • Epic Games
  • Luna
  • Nintendo Switch

What do the editions cost? Next, you need to decide between 2 editions. You can still select this for the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions before being redirected to the respective shop.

The Standard Edition costs:

The more expensive version is the Ultimate Edition. This costs on the various platforms:

Are there offers to save when pre-ordering? Yes, with the Ultimate Edition, you can save up to 10 euros. All players who have played FC 25 can order directly through a window in the game menu that opens after starting the game. The displayed price for the Ultimate Edition automatically includes the 10% discount.

Subscribers of EA Play can also save. The same discount applies as for players of FC 25.

Which bonuses each edition brings will be revealed after the reveal trailer for FC 26.

Bonuses of the Standard and Ultimate Edition in Comparison

The price differences between the editions can be determined by the various bonuses. The Ultimate Edition still offers one or two extra rewards.

Common Pre-order Bonuses of the Standard and Ultimate Edition

  • 1 archetype unlock consumable item (for clubs)
  • 2 double AEP (archetype experience points) for 10 games of consumable items to level up faster
  • 3 ICON career professionals (for manager and pro career)
  • 5-star coach in career mode
  • 5-star youth scout in career mode
  • Live management challenge content

In the Standard Edition, you receive a pack with a guaranteed icon with a rating of at least 92 for the current installment FC 25. The reward is untradeable.

What additional bonuses does the Ultimate Edition offer? The more expensive version offers you 4 additional pre-order bonuses that can give you some advantages at the start of the new season:

  • for FC 26:
    • 1 special icon at the start of Ultimate Team, which can be upgraded over time
  • for FC 25:
    • Ultimate Team pro evolution with a 99 shot boost and the golden playstyle “Curved Shot” (max. 4 playstyles+) for a pro of your choice for
    • Icon selection (1 of 5 professionals with an overall rating of at least 93) for Ultimate Team from previous events (up to FUT Immortals)

Whether the pre-order bonuses are worth it for you and which edition is more worthwhile is for you to decide. Ultimate Team players particularly benefit from the pre-order bonuses every year. If you can’t decide whether to pre-order FC 26, this article might help you: “The best trailer in 8 years” – EA FC 26 showcases over 20 innovations in just 2 minutes

  • for FC 26:
    • 1 special icon at the start of Ultimate Team, which can be upgraded over time
  • for FC 25:
    • Ultimate Team pro evolution with a 99 shot boost and the golden playstyle “Curved Shot” (max. 4 playstyles+) for a pro of your choice for
    • Icon selection (1 of 5 professionals with an overall rating of at least 93) for Ultimate Team from previous events (up to FUT Immortals)

Whether the pre-order bonuses are worth it for you and which edition is more worthwhile is for you to decide. Ultimate Team players particularly benefit from the pre-order bonuses every year. If you can’t decide whether to pre-order FC 26, this article might help you: “The best trailer in 8 years” – EA FC 26 showcases over 20 innovations in just 2 minutes

  • Up to 7 days of early access (playable from September 19, 2025)
  • 6,000 FC Points over 2 months (2,000 at the start, 2,000 at the end of October and November)
    • for the Nintendo Switch, you receive up to 4,500 FC Points over 2 months
  • Additional pro evolution slot in Ultimate Team to develop 2 EVOs simultaneously
  • Season 1 Premium Pass (paid season pass), which promises you additional bonuses compared to the free season pass

Are there any further bonuses if I pre-order now? Yes. Until August 26, 2025, the early bird offers are still valid. This means you will receive additional pre-order bonuses:

  • for FC 26:
    • 1 special icon at the start of Ultimate Team, which can be upgraded over time
  • for FC 25:
    • Ultimate Team pro evolution with a 99 shot boost and the golden playstyle “Curved Shot” (max. 4 playstyles+) for a pro of your choice for
    • Icon selection (1 of 5 professionals with an overall rating of at least 93) for Ultimate Team from previous events (up to FUT Immortals)

Whether the pre-order bonuses are worth it for you and which edition is more worthwhile is for you to decide. Ultimate Team players particularly benefit from the pre-order bonuses every year. If you can’t decide whether to pre-order FC 26, this article might help you: “The best trailer in 8 years” – EA FC 26 showcases over 20 innovations in just 2 minutes

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Trymacs spends over 140 hours on Twitch with Shiny Pokémon, then fails to recognize it when he finally catches one

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Max “Trymacs” Stemmler tried to catch a specific type of Pokémon for over 140 hours, only to not recognize it in a real situation.

What are Shinies? In Pokémon games, in addition to the normally colored version of the pocket monsters, there exists a shiny variant of the Pokémon, known as a Shiny. The colors of this monster look different, but otherwise, the two versions are not further distinguishable.

Trymacs took on the challenge a few weeks ago to complete a run of Pokémon Soul Silver using only shiny Pokémon. However, he first had to catch them. The chance of encountering Shinies in the edition he played is 1:8,192 (according to PokéWiki), which led to Trymacs saying he goes to bed “broken” every night.

After 143 hours, he managed to catch a total of two Shinies but was still in the first area. Since then, it seems Trymacs has paused the challenge for the time being. Instead, he has recently turned to Soul Link challenges with his colleagues Rumathra and Chefstrobel.

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“I think I have some kind of passive”

Trymacs does not recognize Shiny: When the three have to restart their Soul Link challenge once again, Trymacs encounters a shiny Cerapendra. This one is not purple and pink like the original, but shines red.

A Soul Link Challenge in Pokémon is a Nuzlocke variant for two players, where the caught Pokémon of both players are linked together. If one player’s Pokémon is defeated in battle, the Pokémon associated with the other player is also considered defeated and must also be removed from the team.

Trymacs enters his first battle, and an animation is triggered: Glitter particles shimmer to symbolize the Shiny. The Twitch streamer sees this and comments: “I think I have some kind of passive.” (Source: Twitch.tv).

This refers to a passive ability. However, such a thing does not exist in the Pokémon edition that the Twitch streamers are playing. Pokémon inherently have an ability that acts passively in battle, but no additional one, as Trymacs suspected here. Furthermore, abilities are not visually represented.

His Twitch chat finally points out to him that the Pokémon is a shiny one. Trymacs is very surprised: “Am I shiny!? That’s why I was glowing! That’s not a passive.” (Source: Twitch.tv).

Only then does Trymacs notice the other colors: The body of the Pokémon is bright red with turquoise accents, unlike the actual version. He assesses the Pokémon: “This is a crazier Shiny than in my Shiny run.” (Source: Twitch.tv).

Is the Shiny useful? Shiny Pokémon do not have any special advantages; they just look different. However, there is a small advantage in a Nuzlocke challenge.

There is the option to introduce the Shiny rule in his challenge run. In a Nuzlocke played solo, a Shiny Pokémon can always be kept, even if a Pokémon has already been caught in the section.

In a Soul Link run, two (or in this case three) Pokémon are linked together by the players. Here, a Shiny can be swapped and take the place of one of the Pokémon.

However, Trymacs did not really get to make use of this rule. The run had to end shortly thereafter because one of the Twitch streamers was knocked out with his Pokémon.

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50 years ago, a teenager bought his first stock, today the most powerful bank in the world follows his only rule

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

James Jamie Dimon has navigated his bank through all major financial crises in recent years with a single rule. Dimon attributes this to caution, not luck. For he does not let himself be driven by euphoria when the market looks good.

Jamie Dimon bought his first stock at just 14 years old, supported by his father, a stockbroker. Shortly after, the market crashed by 45%. This experience shapes his decisions to this day. He derives his most important motto or rule from it. Today, Dimon is the CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

With his rule and motto, he has made JPMorgan Chase a bank that has easily survived all major financial crises in recent years, while many competitors have failed.

Another CEO, on the other hand, ruined his company in less than a minute:

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Dimon’s central motto is: “Don’t blow up”

What is this rule? Dimon’s central motto is: “Don’t blow up”, meaning: one should avoid being destroyed at all costs. For him, this means being particularly cautious and not underestimating risks, even when others become euphoric. He warns against getting swept up in the mood of the crowd, as markets can unexpectedly collapse time and again (via fortune.com).

He once explained that banks are particularly vulnerable to sudden shocks. These could then lead to a rapid collapse of the respective bank. And such a failure (“explosion” or “blow up”) cannot be undone and leads to lasting damage and a significant loss of trust.

The principle “Don’t blow up” is in focus because, for Dimon, the survival and resilience of the bank against crises are more important than short-term profits. He wants to prevent the bank from being wiped out by extreme events or management errors.

This defensive strategy has made JPMorgan Chase the only major US bank that has comparatively emerged unscathed from every crisis since 2008. Dimon explains his success in a critical examination of the financial crisis through preparation and rejection of spontaneous investments (via businessinsider.com).

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Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of Duolingo, recently stated in an email sent to all employees that his company should become an “AI-first” company. However, the reactions from employees and users were so devastating that he had to retract his statements and apologize: A CEO must realize that users do not want to support a company that replaces humans with AI

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Free shooter from Germany launches on Steam, has over 11,000 players on release, yet receives heavy criticism

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A German studio releases its shooter on Steam, and it already has over 11,000 players. Nevertheless, the game also receives significant criticism, which is reflected in user reviews.

Which game is being referred to? Off The Grid is a free-to-play battle royale shooter from the developer studio Gunzilla Games, which is based in Frankfurt am Main.

The game features a cyberpunk setting with a story by Neil Blomkamp. He has made a name for himself as the director of District 9 and Elysium.

Off The Grid has been available in the Epic Games Store since October 8, 2024. On July 17, 2025, the release on Steam followed, where the game was able to kick off strongly.

You can watch a new trailer for the game here:

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Off The Grid: Der kostenlose Shooter aus Deutschland erscheint jetzt auch auf Steam

11,000 players on Steam with balanced reviews

How did the release go? The day after the release, the game reached its current peak of about 11,800 concurrent players on Steam (according to SteamDB, as of June 18, 11:40 AM). So far, 312 players have left a review, of which 65% are positive.

The Steam ratings are overall “balanced” and that couldn’t be more fitting: On one hand, players praise Off The Grid for bringing fresh air to the battle royale genre. On the other hand, however, there is also heavy criticism of the game.

This is what players praise:

  • “After getting PTSD from playing way too much Warzone, PUBG, and Apex, I decided this give this one a try and yes it felt weirdly different but in a good way.” (LazyQueen on Steam)
  • “Game is not perfect, but I want to mention that concept and original idea of this game is something really new for battle royales genre that stuck on the same place.” (Stormbringer on Steam)
  • “The weapons feel great, movement is fluid, and the whole vibe of the game is just… cool. I really appreciate the direction the devs are taking with the narrative elements, too — you can tell there’s depth coming.” (paliy on Steam)

Criticism primarily concerns the still poor performance and the high number of bots. Furthermore, the monetization model of the game is a major topic. Off The Grid debuted in the Epic Games Store with the note that the shooter utilizes blockchain and NFT technologies. Whether this also applies to the release on Steam is unclear: No such notice can be found there. While some players believe the Steam version is decoupled from that, others are convinced of the opposite.

  • “Performance is ass. Unless you have the configs from Alpha where you can kill all video settings and make the game run great, you are stuck with trash performance.” (Sapca11 on Steam)
  • “If you want to play against bots, and I mean ONLY BOTS, then this is the game for you. Won 4 games in a row against only bots. Allegedly 8000 people are in-game according to Steam, 7998 of which are bots.” (Wabø on Steam)
  • “To upgrade, craft, or even stay competitive, you’re nudged actually, let’s be real pushed to interact with their token ecosystem. But it’s all hidden under abstract currencies, wallet pop-ups, and off-platform shops.” (obamarunts on Steam)

In total, players point out various points for and against the game. Whether you give the F2P shooter a chance is entirely up to you.

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Pokémon GO: Summer concert brings you a Shiny, strong lures and music from the Pokémon composer

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Tomorrow the Summer Concert starts in Pokémon GO. Besides hunting for a Shiny, you should also turn on the game’s music.

What kind of event is this? The Summer Concert is an event that brings you, in addition to various Pokémon, one main thing: special music. And it comes from none other than Junichi Masuda, the composer of the Pokémon games. So you should activate the music in the game if you haven’t done so already.

The event starts on Saturday, July 19, 2025, and runs until Tuesday, July 22, 2025. It does not run all day, but only from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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What to expect at the event

Which Pokémon has an increased Shiny chance? Chatot, the Pokémon from Generation 4 with the types Normal and Flying, has an increased chance to appear as a Shiny during the event. You can find it by using Incense at PokéStops.

What bonuses are there at the event? The event focuses on Incense. Therefore, the bonuses are as follows:

  • Incense activated during the event lasts 1 hour
  • Incense attracts special Pokémon
  • increased chance for Shiny Chatot at Incense

Which Pokémon are at the event? While other events feature special monsters in the wild or in raids, this event is different. Here you can only lure the following monsters if you use an Incense at a PokéStop:

  • Jigglypuff*
  • Lotad*
  • Zangoose*
  • Chatot*
  • Swablu*
  • eF-eM*
  • Spheal*

If you’re hunting for Stardust, you should especially catch Swablu as soon as you see it. This monster is one of those that gives you more Stardust when caught. You will receive a hefty 2,100 Stardust for each specimen you catch.

All Pokémon marked with a * can also be encountered in their Shiny form.

What monsters are in field research? If you complete event field research, you can encounter Pandir. The Pandir you receive this way cannot have the coveted heart pattern.

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Not only the Summer Concert is happening in July. As usual, the current month offers a variety of events, raids, and other content. If you want to get an overview of this, feel free to take a look at our summary with all events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Player creates ultimate character in Baldur’s Gate 3 – is basically immortal

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

What does the perfect character in Baldur’s Gate 3 look like? Probably like this: It is impossible to hit him with attacks.

Reaching the end of Baldur’s Gate 3 is not so easy. Many fights can quickly lead to a game over. Therefore, good planning is important. One strategy is to increase your armor to make enemy attacks miss more often.

However, most probably did not think of such an absurdly high value as 56. And yet, that is exactly what a player has achieved, who now has a main character that is essentially immortal.

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What has the player achieved? Sebastianplant_ shows in his screenshot on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit how he has reached the staggering value of 56 armor. This is by far the highest value ever achieved in Baldur’s Gate 3.

His base armor value is only 17 but is increased by numerous modifiers. He gets a +7 bonus just from a high dexterity value, and another +9 bonus from the 3 mirror images of the wizard. Additional bonuses come from wearing a shield, a special focus on defense, the use of protective rings, and buffs like the blessing of Balduran.

This grants the character with the aptly named “thoushallnothit” the value of 56 armor, living up to his name.

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What does such strong armor mean? The armor value in Baldur’s Gate 3 determines how high an attacker must roll with their attack value to deal damage. Achieving a value of 56 is nearly impossible, no matter how many bonuses one has on their attack roll.

The only realistic chance of landing a hit with such a gigantic value is pure luck – that is, a “natural 20” must be rolled. In this case, an attack is always a hit, regardless of the enemy’s armor.

Conversely, this means: The character has only a 5% chance of being hit at all. This makes him basically immortal and ensures that he can resist pretty much all foes thrown at him by the Absolute.

At least that would normally be the case – but the character also wears a helmet that negates critical hits. This means he can only be hit by abilities that deal area damage or ignore armor in any way.

Enemies ignore the character: An unfortunate side effect of high armor is that enemies in the game also have no interest in attacking him. The AI of the opponents generally avoids attacking heroes who have an armor of 25 or higher. This means for thoushallnothit that he will not be targeted as long as other characters in his group are still alive.

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Is there more to achieve? Yes. In theory, it is possible to increase the armor to a value of 70 through further buffs and decisions. However, the community agrees that a value over 33 is generally unnecessary – because higher than 32 no enemy creature in the game can hit.

Whether it makes Baldur’s Gate 3 a bit too easy is, of course, another matter. It is definitely exciting to see what absurd values can be achieved when all possible bonuses for maximum enhancement are utilized. It becomes even more absurd if one could reach the correct maximum level of D&D in Baldur’s Gate 3 …

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YouTuber IShowSpeed attracts so many people that they cause a bridge to collapse – But for the fans, their star is all that matters

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The YouTube streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. is live as viewers bring down a bridge just to see him.

The YouTube streamer IShowSpeed is one of the most polarizing content creators of our time. The just 20-year-old became famous on YouTube for his exaggerated reactions that entertain his community. A donation of 1.60 Euros and the mispronounced name of Cristiano Ronaldo were the key to his breakthrough.

In his following streams, he executed stunts, such as barking at a 6-year-old or sexually insulting women.

He also once got his young fans so hyped that they rushed at him, forcing him to run away.

So it’s no surprise that he has similar people to himself in his own audience. They were so excited to see their favorite streamer during a livestream that they brought down a bridge.

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He barks at 6-year-olds and sets his room on fire – Who is IShowSpeed?

“We need to help them!”

How was the bridge brought down? In a stream clip on Reddit, IShowSpeed is seen trying to ride a jetski on a body of water. From a distance, he sees his viewers gathering on a kind of bridge to get a better view of the streamer.

Under the weight of the large crowd, mainly children and teenagers, the bridge collapses, and the first people stand ankle-deep in water. IShowSpeed then calls out: “We need to help them!” and heads towards the sinking bridge on the jetski.

However, IShowSpeed’s drive towards his fans does not improve the situation; on the contrary, it worsens it. Seeing the chance to see their star up close or perhaps even touch him encourages the young viewers to stay on the sinking bridge, shout his name, and reach out their hands towards him.

The streamer high-fives some of his fans, encouraging others to come closer, risking getting wet even more.

This is how the community reacts: The clip shows the extent of the cult of personality around IShowSpeed. Under the post on Reddit, mainly confusion spreads in the comments.

  • munchmandan87 thinks the viewers behave like lemmings (source: Reddit): “Respect for wanting to help them immediately, but when he went over to them, it just got worse. These kids are so stupid, remind me of lemmings.”
  • DirtyTomFlint finds the behavior of the viewers bizarre (source: Reddit): “Such bizarre behavior. Even as a child, I’m not sure who or what would make me participate in this kind of madness…”
  • shocknawe123 cannot understand how they stayed on the bridge (source: Reddit): “It’s crazy that a bridge collapsed underneath them and they are still screaming his name and trying to shake his hand.”
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During his travels, he also visited a kebab shop in Turkey. There, however, the streamer had to express a controversial opinion for the Turks. More about this can be read on MeinMMO: Streamer IShowSpeed is booed live on YouTube for finding a dish in Germany better

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Gigantamax Butterfree appears for the first time in Pokémon GO – here’s how to defeat the butterfly

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Pokémon GO keeps its promise and releases Gigantamax Butterfree. MeinMMO tells you how to defeat this Bug Pokémon most effectively.

When is the boss available? Gigantamax Butterfree was revealed just recently on a birthday image for Pokémon GO. And it won’t be long before you encounter the monster: The Pokémon will appear on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.

You will experience Gigantamax Butterfree’s debut in Level 6 Dyna battles. There’s even a chance you might spot the Butterfly Pokémon as Shiny. Additional event bonuses include an increased collection limit of 1,600 for Dyna particles.

Such Gigantamax battles are special challenges that the community sometimes struggles with. The Pokémon are so strong, that up to 40 trainers can face them. To be as well-prepared as possible, MeinMMO shows you how to do this best.

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The best counters against Gigantamax Butterfree

What type is Butterfree? The Butterfly Pokémon is a Bug and Flying type. This means that Rock-type attacks are particularly effective. Also, Flying, Fire, Electric, and Ice attacks deal more damage than regular attacks.

Which Pokémon should be used against Butterfree? You can only participate in the battles with Dyna or Gigantamax Pokémon, so your choice of Pokémon is limited.

The best option, considering the types, would be Dynamax Kabutops. To catch it, you must keep an eye on the calendar, as Dyna-boss Kabuto will only appear in the game starting July 28, 2025. You have limited time to catch, evolve, and prepare it for battle.

Otherwise, the following Pokémon in their Gigantamax and Dynamax forms are a good choice for this battle:

  • Zacian, King of the Sword
  • Zapdos
  • Charizard
  • Zamazenta, King of the Shield
  • Cinderace

This strategy should be chosen

What should I pay attention to in battle? It is very important that you communicate with your teammates. You will be participating in a small team of 4 trainers within the 40-person group. Discuss who will take on the role of defender and who will be the attacker. Make sure to fill the Dyna meter with the defenders and then switch to the attackers.

To coordinate best and find trainers near you, you should use the RSVP planner. Here you can arrange to meet with others and even invite up to 5 more trainers worldwide for the fight.

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On MeinMMO, you’ll find out what additional events will take place in July and early August. These include some battle weekends, a Community Day, and much more. You can find the complete schedule here: Pokémon GO: All Events in July 2025 – Raids, Bosses, Dates in the list

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Gabe Newell tells a YouTuber with 19 subscribers how the head of Valve lives and works on a boat 7 days a week

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Gabe Newell, the head of Valve and Steam, spoke in an interview about his daily routine and explained that his work feels like he has been retired for years.

Who is Gabe Newell?

  • Gabe Newell is one of the founders and the current CEO of Valve, the company behind Steam and the developer studio of games like Half-Life, Portal, and Counter-Strike.
  • Newell is particularly popular among gamers for his closeness to the gaming community, for example, he gifted a fan dozens of autographs.
  • Newell is also appreciated for consistently providing interesting insights into the work of Valve and the gaming industry, such as when he mentioned that many gaming companies believed Steam would fail.

Now Gabe Newell has talked in an interview on YouTube about his daily life and shares what a typical day in the life of the Valve CEO looks like.

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Gabe works 7 days a week but is basically retired

What does Gabe Newell say in the interview? The interview discusses what Gabe Newell’s daily routine looks like. He explains: I get up, I work, I go diving, work a bit more, [then] I either go for a second dive or I go to the gym and train. I live on a boat, so I just hang out with everyone on the boat. After that, I work.

Newell elaborates that he actually works every weekday, but enjoys his work, which is why it feels like retirement to him:

I work seven days a week: I work from my bedroom, as you can see. I enjoy working, it’s fun, it doesn’t feel like work to me. The things I get to do every day are super awesome. I’ve said it before, but when you retire, you want to leave your terrible job and do what’s the most fun and entertaining. In that sense, I have been retired for quite a while.

In one of the companies, he is currently working on an aerosol pathogen detection device that is supposed to be able to see all pathogens in the air. He can also stay awake for a long time and doesn’t want to go to sleep because he is having so much fun.

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Valve confirms the authenticity of the video

What kind of interview is this? The 87-second interview of Gabe Newell with YouTuber Zalkar Saliev was released on July 15, 2025, on YouTube. At that time, the channel had 19 subscribers, and part of the video consisted of the YouTuber filming his screen, where Gabe Newell could be seen talking about his daily life.

The English-language online magazine PC Gamer discovered the video and inquired with Valve whether the interview was authentic – and the company confirmed the authenticity of the video. The channel has since grown to 365 subscribers (as of 11:00 AM, July 18, 2025).

Saliev describes the channel as a place where interviews and success stories of successful individuals from the USA are shared to introduce American culture to young men in the CIS states. This includes countries like Ukraine, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.

In the new interview with Gabe Newell, it becomes clear again how much the Valve CEO enjoys diving and living on his ship. He also has a company that aims to explore the previously unknown regions of the sea and recently even encountered potentially unknown life forms: Gabe Newell plays Subnautica in real life, has his own research company, and discovers new life forms in the sea

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A player discovers the perfect trick; while playing solo in Elden Ring: Nightreign, they can save themselves from death.

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring: Nightreign, failure is somehow part of it. A player has now realized after 250 hours that he often could have saved himself.

What trick did the player discover? MarshallBrasil313 shares via Reddit his experience, as he learns something new even after 250 hours of gameplay. He fled as fast as he could from the approaching rain, which depletes your life bar sooner or later as long as you remain in it.

And so it happened as it had to: He departed this life. His character flew high through the air and landed right next to a Site of Grace.

Instinctively, he crawled near it and lo and behold: His character stood up again with full health. This is not a bug, but a regular function of the game that allows you to resurrect yourself if you make it to a Site of Grace.

This approach is especially suitable for solo runs where no one can rush to your aid if you happen to be down on the ground.

The community appreciates his experience and his video, and it helps some who were not yet aware of this trick. Others report similar discoveries and situations.

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“I didn’t know that either! Your strength deserves a crown!”

How does the community react? In the comments, there are several players who were also not aware of this feature, as the game does not show it to you either. They are happy about the discovery, while others emphasize that it’s always worth planning your routes along Sites of Grace, especially when traveling alone, to effectively utilize this trick.

Overall, the community celebrates his video for the discovery and the funny and epic circumstance of his resurrection on Reddit:

  • RoomyRoots agrees: “Yep, the path to the goal should always go through the Graces. The range is actually good enough. What I really hate is the damage speed.”
  • ChefMoney89 writes: “I’m not a Nightreign player, but I was all in when you died while ascending with the Spirit Well, lmao. The music also hit hard while getting back up.”
  • OD1N999 expresses: “I didn’t know that either! Your strength deserves a crown!”
  • PandoraKin564 notes: “Interesting that this relates to the lore of the Tarnished from the later alternate timeline. That is a very nice detail.”
  • Cultural-Abies3021 had a similar experience: “I was also shocked when I resurrected after defeating the Bubble Trumpets and died in the storm. But damn, I was alive again!”
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Those who have also been playing Elden Ring: Nightreign for a while will have observed the large beings frequently moving in the background of the map. Those who look closely can even see that they change during the course of the game. What it’s all about is explained by MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos in his special: Elden Ring: Nightreign has brought forth the largest beings of the Souls universe, but no one knows why they are there

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Mean trolls are kidnapping the ornithopters of PvE players in Dune: Awakening, who are now desperately reaching out to the devs

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening griefers have found a new way to ruin the day for innocent players. They are now reaching out to the developers, but so far without success.

What is the problem with griefers? Griefing in Dune: Awakening has been a major issue since the release:

With their new method, the nasty trolls are causing trouble again.

Here you can see how things are supposed to progress in Dune: Awakening in the future:

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Transport to the PvP Area

How does the new method work? As the user SpooN04 shows in a video on Reddit, griefers have found another new way to annoy their fellow players. This time, they use a large transport thopter that is actually meant to take the large spice crawlers into the deep desert and pick them up again before a sandworm arrives.

However, the cargo thopter is being abused by the griefers. Instead of towing friendly players, the nasty trolls use it to bring innocent players into the PvP area. Once there, they position their aircraft in such a way that the victim’s ornithopter is directly underneath and cannot escape.

Then they get out and destroy the aircraft and the player inside, stealing the lootable items and resources.

Here you can see exactly how the trick works:

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Why can’t players defend themselves? Once caught by the cargo thopter, players have no way to break free from the connection. Only the griefers themselves have this option, allowing them to decide what happens next. The only way to fend off would be to take out the griefer in the PvP area with their own character, but the trolls are also prepared for that.

What do players say about the new method? Players of Dune: Awakening are annoyed by the many griefers and are demanding action from the developers. The affected player has reported their griefer multiple times but has yet to receive a response to their inquiries.

The community, on the other hand, has a simple solution to the problem: they demand that players who are docked should be able to easily break the connection with a long button press. This way, anyone could simply escape without having to deal with the griefers and their new method.

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Even if the developers fulfill the players’ requests and implement the new feature, the nasty trolls will likely find new methods to rob innocents of their enjoyment of the game. How players want to address the fundamental problem remains questionable, especially since there is a zero-tolerance policy for cheaters: Dune: Awakening bans hundreds of players, developers announce: No mercy for cheaters

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A 17-Year-Old Releases an App, 5 Years Later It Suddenly Gets 10 Million Downloads

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A developer’s app suddenly goes viral because Apple eliminates the competition. Users are looking for a completely different app, but end up downloading another app. The developer later decides to donate the earnings to a charity.

In 2016, 17-year-old Steven Cravotta released an app called “Wordle!” in the Apple App Store. Many years before the much more well-known browser game by Josh Wardle went viral, which is now owned by The New York Times.

However, when Josh Wardle’s browser game Wordle exploded at the end of 2021, many users searched for an app version in the Apple App Store and came across Cravotta’s “Wordle!”. The app experienced a sudden massive influx and millions of new downloads. Cravotta himself reports on X.com.

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A 17-Year-Old Releases an App, 5 Years Later It Suddenly Gets 10 Million Downloads

Because Apple removes the competition, his app is downloaded millions of times

The developer explained that his app was downloaded millions of times because Apple removed all the competition from the App Store. Only his app remained, as it was the first in the store. He explains on X.com:

Many other app developers tried to copy the game, but Apple removed them all… except mine, because it was the first one developed before there were other Wordles.

Apple eliminated the entire competition. I was the only “Wordle” in the App Store.

What did Cravotta do next? Cravotta initially profited financially from advertising revenue and in-app purchases. But instead of just keeping the money, he contacted Josh Wardle to jointly donate the earnings for a good cause. He said (via pepperdine-graphic.com):

I said, ‘Hey man, your game is bringing me a lot of traction.’ His [Josh’s] whole mission was that he didn’t want to profit from his game, so he didn’t place any ads, and that’s why it is free.

I thought: ‘I respect that, and as a developer, I understand it. But I would like to find a charity that focuses on literacy and that I can donate the earnings to, because this Wordle thing is just crazy. Nobody expected it, so let’s do something great with it.’

In the end, Cravotta donated $50,000 to an educational organization. This was reported among others by the English-speaking Washington Post.

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The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol can now be played outside of Japan, and we are not left empty-handed

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The anime MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is making a comeback and is available for the first time outside of Japan, and we in the West can also look forward to it.

What is the status of Blue Protocol? Actually, Blue Protocol was already at an end. But instead of failing, it was purchased and revamped by gaming giant Tencent. Under the name “Star Resonance,” the anime MMORPG was remastered as a spin-off and is now being re-released.

The revived anime MMORPG launched in China on July 17 and is currently experiencing a huge hype there. The release trailer was viewed by nearly 4 million people on the video platform BiliBili.com within a day.

On the gaming charts of the platform BiliBili, Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is at the top in first place of the popularity ranking, rated by the platform’s Chinese users with 7 out of 10 stars.

But a release for us in the West is also drawing nearer. A beta will be available soon and there is already a suitable trailer for it.

You can watch the trailer here:

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

Developers announce beta

What kind of beta is this? While players in China are already allowed to play the new version of Blue Protocol, the release in the West is also coming closer. The new trailer already reveals the date from when you can sign up for the beta.

Even though the developers have not yet specified when exactly you can test the MMORPG, registration for the beta test is expected to be possible starting July 24, 2025. The registration will likely take place on the website playbpsr.com, where there are already extensive information about the classes and first insights into the areas of the MMORPG.

What else have the developers revealed? In line with the announcement of the upcoming beta test, the developers of Blue Protocol also introduced their character editor. Here you can create your own game character in anime style and adjust not only the face but also the proportions of the character.

You can see what this looks like in detail here:

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The developers of Blue Protocol: Star Resonance showcase the character editor

When we will be able to try Blue Protocol is still unclear. However, it is expected that with the start of beta registrations, a date for the beta will follow. How Blue Protocol plans to succeed without pay-to-win aspects is detailed here: No P2W and a focus on PvE: How the MMORPG Blue Protocol aims to impress you in the West

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Source(s):
  1. massivelyop.com

Destiny 2: Portal explained – How the new menu works

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Since the release of Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate, Bungie has provided its loot shooter with a new menu interface that allows Guardians to access all their important activities. We will show you how it works.

What is the Portal? The Portal is the new menu interface that replaces your star map. In this interface, you will find all the important activities that can provide you with the best loot – including:

  • Crucible
  • Vanguard Strikes and Nightfalls
  • Gambit
  • Solo Operations

Additionally, you can only access the new campaign and the planet “Kepler” through the Portal. For many veterans, but also newcomers, the new system may seem complex and opaque; however, once you get used to it, everything can be activated with just a few interactions.

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The launch trailer of “The Edge of Fate” showcases the new expansion of Destiny 2

A menu for everything and everyone

This is how the Portal works: When you open your menu, you will not be greeted by the star map, but by the Portal. The Portal is divided into different segments, each offering different activities that can strengthen your Guardian. If you don’t yet know what the Portal looks like, we have a picture for you here for illustration:

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This is what the Portal looks like

The most important segment for starting the new expansion is the new planet Kepler. You can click on it in the upper left corner of your screen and access it – you will not find it on your star map.

It is important to know: All new destinations will henceforth be found in the Portal at the same location as Kepler.

The second most important segment in the Portal is the basic activities. You will find them at the bottom left of your screen, divided into 4 groups:

  • Solo
    • For solo operations and activities for lone wolves
  • Strike Team
    • PvE activities for relaxed strike teams, such as strikes and empire hunts
  • Elite
    • Challenging activities such as exotic missions
  • Crucible
    • Activities related to PvP

On the right side of your screen, you will then find 4 more buttons:

  • The new Raid
  • Seasonal HUB
    • For daily and weekly rewards to earn Glimmer
  • Tower
  • An overview of all the activities you can play and that provide you with advantages
    • (The overview rotates and changes)
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Can I still use the star map? Of course you can. If you prefer to go for the nostalgic feeling and navigate your adventures with the star map, you can do that as well.

However, be aware that new activities such as the raid or Kepler cannot be accessed. Additionally, the new reward system, which has replaced Pathfinder, is also located in the Portal. But if you just want to switch planets occasionally or play the basic activities, you can also access the star map through the menu. Just switch your tab from Portal to “World”.

The Edge of Fate has been out for a few days now, and our shooter expert Dariusz Müller has already been busy exploring Kepler. He has drawn a conclusion regarding the gameplay, and it might interest some Guardians: The Edge of Fate is a great expansion for Destiny 2 – unless you are hardcore gamer like me

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A character in the Superman universe behaves like Deadpool, gaining the perfect ability for even more nonsense

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

In the new movie about Superman, not only does the shining hero get a new cinematic appearance. Other heroes also get the chance to show their abilities. Among them is a rather silly guy who has a seemingly powerful ability.

Which hero is it? In the trailers for the new Superman, you can not only see the well-known hero in action, but also other characters. Among them is a member of the Green Lanterns. However, instead of Hal Jordan, it is Guy Gardner, played by Nathan Fillion in the film.

Even in the trailers, it becomes clear that Guy Gardner is not the classic superhero. He seems rather arrogant and even uses his abilities in a clip (via YouTube) to create a giant middle finger. Even in the comics, he is a brash character, but he also has a good side.

In this trailer, you can also see Guy Gardner in action:

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Superman – Trailer for the new film of the well-known superhero from DC

The Second Choice

Who is Guy Gardner? Guy Gardner made his first appearance in 1968 in the comic Green Lantern No. 59. Depending on the universe, he has always been a hothead, whose family or brother worked as police officers. After the alien Abin Sur landed on Earth shortly before his death, he had to find someone worthy to be a Green Lantern. Because Hal Jordan was closer, he was chosen instead of Gardner. Should anything happen to Jordan, Gardner would step in as a replacement.

Later, he still became a Green Lantern. In the New 52 era, Gardner received a ring from the Green Lanterns after proving that he is fearless. Although he had a bad relationship with his family, he risked his life to save his brother. Just before his death, the ring of the Lanterns flew to him.

The Green Lanterns are a type of space police responsible for various sectors. They possess a ring, which is one of the most powerful objects in the DC universe. They can create almost any construct or projectile through willpower. The strength and willpower of the user are relevant to the power of the ring.

Throughout the comics, the rings also displayed additional abilities, which mainly manifested in individual situations. The greatest enemies of the Green Lanterns are the Yellow Lanterns, who derive their power from fear. Gardner, as someone who is quite fearless, fits accordingly with the Green Lanterns.

Throughout the comics, he also joined the Justice League International.

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A Loose Cannon, but Still a Hero

What kind of hero is Guy Gardner? Guy Gardner is not a classic hero. He has a loose tongue and does not hesitate to mock villains and other heroes. He resembles characters like Deadpool.

In the trailers for Superman, you can also see how he uses the power of the Lanterns. Sometimes he creates a middle finger or a large hand to slap parts of the army. So you can assume that he does not care about Earth’s institutions. Public opinion seems not to concern him.

Although he is considered an unsympathetic guy by many of his superhero colleagues for acting quite offensively and not liking to listen to authority, he is one of the strongest warriors of the Green Lanterns. He is always determined and has no problem breaking the rules in battle. Despite his personality, he has a sense of heroism and rushes to help when needed.

Although he enjoys causing trouble and likes to use his powers for mockery, his constructs are among the strongest among the Green Lanterns due to his unwavering willpower. Additionally, he is an expert with weapons and in close combat.

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How exactly Guy Gardner will be portrayed in the new film universe is still unknown, but the first clips already show that he has not lost his disrespect. However, one of the best Superman stories will probably still have to wait for a cinematic adaptation: One of the most powerful heroes died 32 years ago, and his death remains one of the most important stories of Superman

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  2. DC
  3. Variant Comics auf YouTube
  4. Titelbildquelle: DC auf YouTube

In the midst of a legal dispute with Palworld, Nintendo suddenly changes one of its patents

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The lawsuit between Nintendo and the developers of Palworld is more intense than ever. Now it seems Nintendo wants to change one of its patents to influence the proceedings.

What is Nintendo supposed to have changed? The lawsuit between Nintendo and Pocketpair, the developers behind Palworld, primarily concerns several patents, including two that relate to capturing characters and one that concerns the glide ability of the mounts.

Many of the relevant points have already been adjusted by developer Pocketpair in the past to counter the lawsuit, altering or removing important features. As a result, Nintendo has not been able to assert any US patents against Pocketpair, and the process has stalled.

According to Gamesfray.com, Nintendo has applied for a change of one of its three dispute patents with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) in the spring. Gamesfray interprets this as a sign that Nintendo considers its original patent to be at significant risk of being declared invalid.

The application was granted by the JPO, resulting in the patent being changed. The change pertains to the patent concerning the smooth transition between mount objects. Some formulations were adjusted, which are considered “strange,” for example, through added phrases like even if or even in case.

According to Gamesfray, the change is not promising in itself. However, it remains to be seen whether this retroactive change of one of the patents will have a significant impact on the process.

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A case that could also influence the entire industry

Why are Nintendo and Pocketpair in a lawsuit? Nintendo and Pocketpair are in a lawsuit due to patent infringements that Nintendo accuses of Palworld. Although Palworld is often referred to as “Pokémon with firearms” due to its similarities to Pokémon, Nintendo’s lawsuit does not focus on copyright violations (such as directly copied character designs) but on the infringement of several Japanese patents.

These patents are intended to protect certain game mechanics found in Pokémon games. These include, among others:

  • Capturing creatures by throwing objects (similar to a Poké Ball)
  • Riding on creatures and the smooth transition between different mount objects
  • Mechanics for managing collected creatures

Nintendo is seeking an injunction against the sale of Palworld and damages with the lawsuit filed in September 2024. However, Pocketpair has defended itself, arguing that Nintendo’s patents should be declared invalid, as similar concepts existed in other games before Nintendo’s patent applications.

It is a complex case that could also have implications for the entire video game industry, as it concerns the patentability of fundamental game mechanics.

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Meanwhile, Palworld remains undeterred and continues to release updates that excite players and provide the title with ever-new content. The latest update has brought back several thousand players to the game. The reason for this is a crossover with one of the most popular games on Steam: Steam: A crossover boosts Palworld, suddenly over 100,000 players are back

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Source(s):
  1. Gamesfray