One of the most requested features of Helldivers 2 can now be used by the enemy, and even the brave soldiers are afraid

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, the soldiers of Über-Erde suddenly have a new enemy in front of them, and this enemy is using one of the best gear from Über-Erde.

What kind of new enemy is this? When the soldiers of Über-Erde found themselves facing a new enemy in their fight against the robot faction, they were shocked. The robots are now also using mech combat robots as new units in their fight against Über-Erde, which poses challenges even for the bravest warriors.

Here you can see the latest war bond from Helldivers 2:

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Helldivers 2 shows its new war bond “Control Group”

Popular feature becomes a strong enemy

Why are the soldiers afraid of the combat robots? Since the mechs came into play shortly after the release of Helldivers 2, they have become a popular tool for the brave warriors of Über-Erde. Especially beginners enjoy the great firepower and the protection of the two-legged tank as long as they do not yet have the best weapons in the game available.

Even later in the game, many players like to use the mechs to their advantage, even if they do not always belong to the meta of Helldivers 2. Besides their capabilities, the mechs also give players a certain power fantasy, which is triggered by the heroic portrayal of the combat robots.

Now that the enemies are using these weapons against the Helldivers and deviating strongly from the ordinary, more human-sized enemies, it shakes the Helldivers.

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What are the brave soldiers saying? When the discovery by player Future_Champion_9721 was published on Reddit, many of the usually brave Helldivers became fearful. They responded in the comments mostly with images full of fear, but some soldiers also expressed their thoughts:

  • Hatarus547: “I guess the bots are bringing heavy artillery, and I understand why, after the last war bond.”
  • imacactusmf: “What the hell is that even?”
  • Flame_Vixen: “What do you mean by Automaton Metal Gear?”
  • Loprilop: “That looks so damn cool!”
  • survivor3333: “That’s probably the best update ever.”
  • Sad-Needleworker-590: “Holy shit, that’s fantastic! I mean, more bots to kill!”
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The new enemies of the Helldivers are already feared, even if some war enthusiasts are excited about the new challenge. The last patch not only suddenly introduced new combat mechs but also a bug that sneaky traitors are exploiting to their advantage: Sneaky traitors kick players from Helldivers 2, using the glorious flag of Über-Erde

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He wants to build his first gaming PC, makes a complete beginner’s mistake in planning

Yana Yana Reading time 3 minutes

A PC gamer wanted to build his own computer. But in choosing his components, he made a serious mistake – one that many beginners make. Now he is stuck with expensive hardware that he cannot use.

A user on Reddit wanted to upgrade his first gaming and streaming PC. He posted a picture on Reddit, showing his purchased components, saying, “I can’t express how much I’m frustrated with myself right now.” The picture shows an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor and the ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E motherboard.

Meanwhile, Intel itself is also entering the graphics card market. In this video, you can see the Intel ARC graphics card.

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From Dream to Bad Purchase

This is the mistake in question: The user combined two parts in his PC build that technically do not fit together. The problem: the motherboard is based on an Intel chipset and is only compatible with Intel processors – an AMD chip like the 7800X3D cannot be installed on it at all. A significant compatibility error that cannot be easily fixed afterward, as the magazine 3DJuegos reports.

However, the user only noticed this after he had already purchased the parts. He realized the mistake too late. Unfortunately, he had bought the components from a seller who does not accept returns. Which is already questionable, not to mention that he could have been warned that these components are not compatible.

Why did he want to upgrade? His current system is powerful with an Nvidia RTX 4070 Super, 32 GB RAM, and an Intel i9-12900KF. However, the user wanted to achieve an upgrade for more FPS while streaming with the new processor.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is particularly popular among gamers and streamers because it offers high performance in games while being relatively efficient. That was also the user’s goal: “I just want more FPS while I stream,” he writes in the thread.

But exactly this upgrade has now put him in a bind. Because with the wrong motherboard, he cannot use the processor. According to his own statement, he cannot currently afford a new, compatible motherboard.

What happens next? In his Reddit post, the user reaches out to the community with a clear question: What should I keep, what should I sell? The responses come in quickly, and the majority agrees: Keep the AMD processor and sell the motherboard.

While the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is not considered AMD’s top model, it offers good gaming performance and is also suitable for streaming. Many comments on Reddit recommend keeping it. Especially since it runs stably under load with the appropriate cooling and remains a good investment in the long run.

The Z690 motherboard, on the other hand, while a solid model, can be replaced more easily compared to the processor. It has less impact on gaming performance and is interesting for many other users due to its Intel compatibility. Accordingly, the chances of being able to resell it are good.

How can you avoid such mistakes? This case shows how important good planning is when building a PC – especially when there is little room for mistakes. Anyone assembling a new computer should definitely check:

  • Do the components fit, especially the CPU and motherboard?
  • What are my requirements for gaming and streaming?
  • Is there a return policy with the seller?
  • Have I used tools or sites that check compatibility?

The Reddit community recommends the user to rely on PCPartPicker in the future. It is a free browser tool that automatically shows whether parts are compatible. Such mistakes are not the end of the world, but they can be expensive.

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WoW Classic gets a brand new game mode – But you are not allowed to play it

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A new game mode for World of Warcraft Classic excites fans. But there is a catch: We in Europe are not allowed to play.

World of Warcraft is a huge success worldwide. Not only the modern “Retail” version, but also the various Classic versions. Whether in their nearly “pure” form like now Mists of Pandaria Classic or with modified game modes like the Season of Discovery.

A brand new game mode now combines the oldest expansions into a new variant – but only for Chinese players. The “Titan Reforged” servers are being introduced there.

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What are the “Titan Reforged” servers? This is a new game mode that includes Classic, The Burning Crusade, and Wrath of the Lich King. The special thing: All raids scale up to level 80. This means you can simultaneously fight Ragnaros in Molten Core and get meaningful gear that you can then use the next day in the battle against Arthas in Icecrown Citadel.

The raids will also be released in a non-linear order. This leads to some peculiarities, so multiple legendary weapons can be active at the same time. For example, you might see warriors with Thunderfury while hunters use Thori’dal from the Sunwell Plateau or a mage carries Atiesh.

WoW China Servers Titan Reforged
A lot of end bosses at the same time – there’s a lot to do.

Why can’t you play it? The “Titan Reforged” servers exist exclusively in China. Because there just took place the celebrations for 20 years of WoW in China. However, since there were no “Season of Discovery” servers there, the WoW team thought of something else and is bringing the “Titan Reforged” servers instead.

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Is there more to come for Classic? Yes, more content for Classic is in development that will be made available to all players worldwide. However, no details are known about that yet. But it can be assumed that first information will be published by the end of the year.
Right now, you should play Mists of Pandaria Classic to get a special mount in Retail.

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Player performs harsh weapons grind in Final Fantasy XIV, but the community says: Break it!

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

Some of the most beautiful weapons in Final Fantasy XIV are hidden behind quite a bit of grind: the relic weapons. One player is now proudly showcasing their haul on Reddit. But the community says they should destroy them right away.

What has the player achieved? In the base game as well as in every expansion of Final Fantasy XIV, there are the so-called relic weapons. These are beautiful weapon designs with special glow effects. Traditionally, grinding is required to obtain them.

On Reddit, a player has now posted that she is the proud owner of all relic weapons from A Realm Reborn, meaning all Zodiac weapons. Specifically, this grind took weeks, if not months, just a few years ago.

Despite the now increased drop rates for the required items, it is still no walk in the park and a significant achievement to have all 11 available weapons: According to the community, it still takes about 20 hours on average per weapon.

In the comments, players agree. However, some say she should destroy the weapons right away.

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One grind finished, let’s go grinding

Why should she destroy the weapons? In fact, the commentators on Reddit are not wrong. The final stage of the Zodiac weapons is Zeta. Which can be used to obtain the first stage of the Heavensward weapons directly..

If you turn in a Zodiac Zeta weapon to an NPC, you receive this first stage in return. This way, you avoid the lengthy grinding of FATEs (time-limited, recurring events in the world) in various Heavensward areas. The remaining steps to the final, fully upgraded weapon still need to be completed, of course.

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Is it worth it? Yes – if done correctly: The Zodiac weapons at level 50 and the Anima weapons at level 60 are now completely out of date and only useful as decorations (glamour). However, when you turn in your weapon, it is immediately exchanged for another one that also looks different. So if you want to use the Zodiac weapon as glamour, you should keep it.

However, if you mainly just want to get rid of it and want to complete the next stage faster, this can be a good compromise.

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However, anyone who goes to the NPC Drake in the North Forest with the finished, final Zeta weapon in their inventory at coordinates X 30.3 and Y 20.1 can unlock the purchase of the individual stages and secure a replica. Afterwards, the original Zeta weapon itself is theoretically useless and can easily be exchanged for the Anima weapon. The decorative version can then be repurchased at any time when needed.

So if you want to continue with the Heavensward relic weapons, exchanging them is definitely worth it, especially if you unlock the glamour versions with NPC Drake beforehand.

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By the way, the current version of the relic weapons is again tied to a field excursion, just like in Stormblood and Shadowbringers. However, players criticize the phantom weapons for exactly what made the early relics so desirable: the grind. Moreover, the game is currently receiving more negative feedback from the community in general: Final Fantasy XIV is in decline and even the director sees it – speaks of a “misstep in development”, wants to improve

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Korea changes loot box law in favor of players, EA prefers to forgo the sale of in-game currency rather than betray the odds

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone who has played part of the FC series knows how important the loot boxes with new strong players are. Korea is now putting a stop to this and demands transparency. EA does not see it that way – and instead simply no longer offers FC-Points.

What has changed in Korea? The country of South Korea passed a new law in March that requires the chances of each virtual item to be clearly indicated. This law was enacted to ensure more transparency in gambling within games (according to koreajoongangdaily.joins.com).

Why is EA refraining from selling in-game currency? EA does not want to specify the exact chances for players in Ultimate Packs. As a result, they are forced to block the gambling elements in FC for South Korea. EA’s way is simple: they stop selling FC-Points.

The next title in the series, FC26, is set to be released in South Korea despite this change. The standard version will be sold as usual, but there will be no gambling feature. The Ultimate version is not planned to be sold from the start, as it already includes some FC-Points as a bonus (according to insider-gaming.com).

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South Korea is not the only country fighting against loot boxes

Which other country has introduced laws against gambling in video games? In 2018, a law was passed in Belgium that classifies loot boxes for real money in video games as illegal. As a result, loot boxes were completely banned from the games for the Belgian population.

However, there is one exception where game manufacturers must acquire an official gambling license. This license is obtained from the Gambling Commission of Belgium and is the only legal way to sell loot boxes in this country (vgfb.be).

Are there any laws against loot boxes in Germany? No, not like in South Korea or Belgium. However, Germany introduced a new rule on January 1, 2023, for the evaluation of the USK, which considers loot boxes and gambling in the rating process. This is to protect young consumers (according to igamingbusiness.com).

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That EA charges a lot of money for virtual players is no secret. Recently, FC25 caused quite a stir on Reddit. The popular feature EVO is becoming increasingly expensive. With this feature, you can upgrade and improve your players: A feature in EA FC 25 costs over 500 euros or 12 million coins – fans fear it could get worse

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RPG on Steam mixes gameplay from Baldur’s Gate with Steampunk, brings a large update with new races and classes

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

New Arc Line is currently in Early Access on Steam and has now received its first content update. The update brings a new playable race, two classes, and more story – at least partially what players are asking for.

What kind of game is this?

  • New Arc Line is a classic role-playing game played in isometric perspective (“isometric view”) and primarily with the mouse. Various races and classes are available for your character.
  • The core of the game is the story. In search of a cure for a deadly disease, you journey to the city of New Arc, only to discover that big cities are not always so friendly. New Arc Line promises both important decisions and challenges.
  • To distinguish itself from well-known genre games, such as Baldur’s Gate 3 or Pathfinder, New Arc Line combines fantasy with steampunk: instead of just magic and sword, you also have steam engines and with the new update even steam-powered power fists.

What’s included in the new update: “Smoke & Mirrors” is the first free update for New Arc Line on Steam and was released for free for everyone on July 17, 2025. The main feature of the update is dwarves as a new race along with two classes that come with the race.

“Hellfire Mages” are occultists from the “brutal school of magic yet.” The class focuses solely on offensive spells with destructive effects, primarily through fire or demonic powers. They combine magic with brutal melee combat using maces or morning stars.

Corresponding to the ingenuity of the dwarves, the second class is the “Steam Mechanic.” They build their own steam-powered servo armors and power fists, reminiscent of steampunk versions of Space Marines from Warhammer 40,000.

Currently, the classes are only available for dwarves but are expected to be playable for all races later. Additionally, the update brings a new quest line that continues the current story and prepares the story for future updates.

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“Promising, but needs work”

New Arc Line currently has a 62% rating from 43 recent reviews with a “mixed” rating – significantly lower than the 79% rating across all reviews.

Players particularly criticize the lack of content. New Arc Line looks great and is fun with what it offers; it’s just not much. The story is described as grand and extensive, but currently, you can only play through two chapters.

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In general, there are recommendations for the game, but rather “not yet,” but rather when it’s finished. Nevertheless, some players want to support the developers and invest in Early Access. In line with the update, New Arc Line is currently on sale on Steam and costs only 15.99 instead of the regular 19.99 Euros until July 21.

If dwarves and steam engines are a bit too out there for you, and magic is a bit too wild, if you’re yearning for a cozy writing desk and a comfortable office chair, then the upcoming role-playing game Ledgerbound might be for you: New role-playing game on Steam lets you play the noblest of all fantasy heroes: an insurance adjuster

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Players recreate Hogwarts in German survival game on Steam, causing their server to crash, developers rush in with a patch for help

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Enshrouded has been playable since early 2024 and is still under continuous development. One of the latest patches was apparently brought by the developers at the request of fans – saving them thousands of hours of gameplay. A big thank you from the team.

What kind of game is this?

  • At its core, Enshrouded is a sandbox survival game with a narrative approach: You play as a survivor after a magical catastrophe that has enveloped the whole world in a deadly fog.
  • Enshrouded combines classic survival gameplay with puzzles reminiscent of Zelda, a beautiful world, and a voxel system akin to Minecraft. At release, Enshrouded attracted over 112,000 players on Steam and has since become popular in the community. In particular, the freedoms in building have received repeated praise.
  • Since the release, the developers have already released 6 major updates, and the game was awarded the best German game at the German Computer Game Awards.

Why the patch now? On July 15, the developers deployed a hotfix that fixes a problem preventing a world from loading when too many objects are present (“we’re talking thousands, not hundreds,” see Steam).

The patch follows a desperate request from a few players who recreated Hogwarts Castle from Harry Potter on their server. In a video on TikTok, YouTuber and streamer VP_Gam1ng explains: After the castle was completed, the server crashed, and they could no longer join.

At that time, several thousand hours of work had already gone into the project, as stated in the video.

The players then approached developers Keen Games with the request: “Do something!” A short time later, the patch came in response, addressing the exact problem of the small community.

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“We are in direct contact with the community”

Projects like Hogwarts keep appearing in Enshrouded and are sometimes even showcased properly. A group of players has recreated Erebor, the great city of the dwarves underground.

The same group had recently created Minas Tirith, both accompanied by an elaborate video on YouTube.

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MeinMMO had recently conducted an interview with the creative director of Enshrouded, Antony Christoulakis. It was about the community and its importance to the developers. It states:

We are, of course, excited about what absolutely huge (but also sometimes very small and beautifully crafted) things are built by our players. I look at new, fantastic buildings created by players every day, and it is incredibly motivating to see how much love is put into all the buildings and landscapes.

We are in direct contact with the community and are trying to offer more possibilities with each update to allow players to express themselves creatively in Enshrouded.

Antony Christoulakis

Enshrouded has continued to grow steadily since its release and can still regularly attract 15,000 players or more simultaneously. With the prize money from the German Computer Game Awards, development will be further advanced. Just some of the reasons why Enshrouded is among the best survival games for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

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Legendary developer of The Elder Scrolls stops, battles severe illness

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The Elder Scrolls is one of the most famous series when it comes to role-playing games. A legendary developer and father of the series is now stepping down due to a serious illness.

Which developer is it about? Julian LeFay is one of the pioneers of video game history. He started at Bethesda in 1987 and developed the first Elder Scrolls titles there.

As project leader of the Elder Scrolls spin-offs Arena, Daggerfall, and Battlespire, he was responsible for many elements of the games and laid the foundation for the series. He was referred to as the “father of The Elder Scrolls” by fans and Bethesda itself. In 1998, Julian LeFay left Bethesda (uesp.net).

In 2019, he founded the studio OnceLost Games with his close friend Ted Peterson and other developers.

What is going on with LeFay now? In a YouTube video, the Creative Producer of OnceLost Games talks about LeFay’s condition. It states: the legendary developer has been battling cancer for several years. He wants to step back from the industry and spend his remaining time with his loved ones.

In the video, you can see the gameplay trailer for the project LeFay has most recently worked on:

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His last project is supposed to be “The Great RPG”

What was LeFay’s last project? The studio OnceLost Games is working on a role-playing game called The Wayward Realms (waywardsrealms.com). Ted Peterson writes the following about the project and the passion that Julian LeFay put into the game:

Even in the face of this challenge, Julian’s dedication to The Wayward Realms and to you, our community, has never waned. He has tirelessly worked to ensure that his vision of “The Great RPG” lives on. But now Julian must step back from OnceLost Games for health reasons to spend his final moments surrounded by his loved ones.

Peterson invites fans to share thoughts, prayers, memories, or stories about the impact LeFay’s life and works have had. He says: “Your supportive words mean more than you can imagine, not just for Julian, but for all of us who had the privilege of working alongside him.”

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Another legendary developer has announced his retirement following the mass layoffs at Microsoft. The head and developer of ZeniMax Online Studios, Matt Firor, had been employed there for 18 years. Fans would feel the same way: After 18 years, a legendary developer leaves the MMORPG of Elder Scrolls, fans say: “I would leave too.”

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New game on Steam makes you the weakest piece of chess and puts you in a Soulslike

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam, there are various imitators trying to seize the magic of Dark Souls, but a new game takes a different approach. Instead of a hero, you play the weakest piece in chess, and that piece can deal significant damage.

What kind of game is it? It is the game “Stonemachia”, a rather unusual soulslike inspired by Italian art and folklore. Unusual because you take on the role of a chess piece instead of a human hero.

Your protagonist is Zefiro, and as is customary in a soulslike, the game must also be challenging. For this reason, Zefiro is also a pawn. Anyone who briefly watches the trailer will quickly find strong similarities to Dark Souls 1.

In Stonemachia, Zefiro must embark on a journey, as the world of your pawn is plagued by an angelic infestation.

The art style is reminiscent of FromSoftware titles, and the game also showcases exciting battles in the trailer:

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Stonemachia shows its darker world of chess pieces in the trailer

The Pawn Has the Power of Transformation

What makes Stonemachia special? The special thing about Stonemachia is your protagonist. He is a pawn, but his ability lies in transforming into other pieces. As demonstrated in the trailer, you can become a knight, bishop, or rook.

Each transformation and piece has its own talents and strengths in combat, distinguishing them from other classes. However, not all classes will be available from the start; you will have to earn them on your journey.

Is there a release for Stonemachia? No, the soulslike does not yet have a release date, but if you are already eager for the game, you can try it on Steam. There is a small demo that everyone can try for free.

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On which platforms will Stonemachia be released? The game will initially only be released on Steam. Whether Stonemachia will also make its way to consoles is still unknown.

What do you think of the game? Do you find it interesting, and have you added it to your watchlist? There are also other soulslikes you can try. Find out which are the best here: Here are the currently 15 best alternatives to Dark Souls that are not from FromSoftware

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HandOfBlood wants to try a new game on Twitch, is startled when he is personally addressed: “They are following me!”

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

In his Twitch stream, Max “HandOfBlood” Knabe wanted to test a new game. But he feels pursued.

Which game is it? In a previous Twitch stream, HandOfBlood, also known as Hänno, wanted to try out the new game Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. The game is a remaster of Stronghold Crusader. Players can build their own empire and must defend their castles against enemies.

A medieval strategy game like this is just right for the Twitch streamer HandOfBlood. But at the start of the game, something seems strange, as he finds.

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“Everything is weird right now”

What does HandOfBlood feel pursued by? When HandOfBlood starts the game, he is apparently greeted with the words “Greetings, Hänno”. The Twitch streamer cannot believe what he heard for a moment and says: “So right now everything is weird. First it crashed and now I heard something that…”

To check if it is really his name being said, HandOfBlood restarts the game. He receives the same greeting.

Furthermore, the Twitch streamer even checks his PC’s username to make sure the game is not taking and reading it out loud. But his name is “ST03-GAMINGHoB”, so not Hänno. Also, his Steam account does not have the name Hänno.

HandOfBlood is sure: “They are pursuing me!”

You can watch the clip here on TikTok:

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What is behind it? If you watch the clip several times and listen very closely, you cannot hear “Greetings, Hänno”, but rather “Greetings, Herold” or “Greetings, Harold”. The phrase can also be understood as “Greetings, Hello”. However, what exactly is said cannot be determined for sure.

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HandOfBlood is not only a Twitch streamer and YouTuber but also a game publisher. With his company INSTINCT3, he publishes indie games. The latest game is 9 Kings, which HandOfBlood proudly played in his Twitch stream: HandOfBlood defends his game in front of viewers on Twitch – Explains why it is the future

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YouTuber locks 1,000 people in Minecraft, the result is brilliant: “This is a real Minecraft movie”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

A Minecraft adventure excites the fans. An experiment in which 1,000 players participated – and it took on epic proportions.

One might think that Minecraft would eventually become stale. After over 15 years, you’ve seen it all – or have you? A new, really impressive video shows that great ideas and brilliant concepts can still fascinate if produced accordingly.

The idea: 1,000 players are divided into 2 groups and spread across different islands. One half has a paradise of unlimited resources – the other half has a barren wasteland. Whoever dies is out.

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Minecraft shows in the video how the graphics of the game will improve

What kind of video is this? The YouTuber ish has divided 1,000 Minecraft fans into 2 groups. Depending on which island they land on, they have different conditions:

  • Island 1 is desolate. There is only one large tree, a huge volcano, and essentially no vegetation. The water around the island is boiling hot due to the volcano and causes damage. You can’t dig deep into the earth either, as the core of the volcano is there – a layer of lava that makes progress nearly impossible.
  • Island 2 is the opposite. An island group with many trees and other plants. Everything is green and seems fertile; there are resources of all kinds in abundance. The water is cool, and the only danger is falling from a high tree – or other characters.

Both islands are initially separated by a barrier – but that will eventually fall.

Furthermore, nearly all players engage in role-playing. They are not just playing Minecraft, but are fully embracing their self-chosen roles. Some are mafia bosses, others simply want to run a bakery, and yet others start a religion that worships the holy volcano of the island.

You can watch the full video capturing the events of the 10 days here:

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Politics, Assassinations, and a Newspaper

Early on, a player gives away a lot of food. Someone suspects that he is only doing this to gain higher prestige – and wants to stop it. However, the assassination attempt fails, and the assassin is killed instead. This makes the friendly player a “hero,” who then becomes the emperor of his own nation, to whom others pledge their loyalty.

At another point, there is a mafia boss who constantly speaks like Super Mario and secures the hidden resources of the volcano. He puts bounties on his enemies and simultaneously tries to double-cross his allies, withholding shares of the resources from them.

It is also interesting to see what roles have formed along the way. A player who sang a ballad about the island at the beginning later joined with four others to form a band and travels from realm to realm across the island to hold concerts there.

Minecraft Politics 1000 players
The political factions form quickly.

Another player has founded an editorial office and publishes a small newspaper daily – including propaganda and fake news, such as articles stating that “the lava in the volcano is rising” or “The other island wants to destroy us”. At the same time, the “island journalist” is paid by some of the nations to not report on the torture or blackmail of some leaders.

Not only is the idea convincing, but also the entire way in which the video was edited and produced. Despite the many participants, it is easy to follow the political developments on both islands, and in the end, one is even rooting for some of the leading figures to survive until the end – or hopefully finally fall victim to an assassination attempt.

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The community celebrates the video and has only praise: How well the video is received can be seen easily on YouTube. Within just a few days, it has reached over 3 million views. The rating is also fantastic – out of 160,000 “thumbs up,” there are only just over 1,000 “thumbs down” (as of: July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM). That’s over 99% positive ratings. But the enthusiasm can also be seen in the comments:

  • “This might honestly be the BEST Minecraft video ever released.” – diniduYT
  • “That was the best video I have ever seen. Incredible storytelling and the characters… you couldn’t have hired better actors for it. Bravo! And now… do it again.” – PowerbangGaming
  • “THIS is a real Minecraft movie.” – yoan_hristov

This video impressively shows what is possible with Minecraft and that the game is far from “stale.” The developers also know this because they keep bringing new content – like soon a mob that sorts your chests for you.

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Former Hell’s Angel reviews movies and series about bikers, but there is no top rating for Sons of Anarchy

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Sons of Anarchy is a popular series about a fictional biker gang that has captivated many viewers with dramatic yet action-packed scenes. A former member of the Hell’s Angels evaluated various biker scenes from several films and series. However, even though it’s his favorite series, he only gave one modern film the highest rating.

What kind of expert is he? In a YouTube video from the Insider channel, Pat Matter, a former president of a Hells Angels chapter from Minneapolis, watched and rated several biker scenes from 11 different films and series.

He also looked at scenes from Sons of Anarchy. Although it is his favorite series in this genre, he rated the scenes from one film significantly higher.

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German trailer for season 1 of Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy does not perform very well with its scenes

What does he say about Sons of Anarchy? The video begins with him watching a clip from season 4 episode 13 of Sons of Anarchy. You see a chase where the Sons flee on their motorcycles while being pursued by cars.

He explains that no such scene occurred in his chapter because it is quite dangerous to flee on a motorcycle. In the scene, the Sons also shoot from their motorcycles. He says that one would probably do such a thing from a car. However, he emphasizes that such incidents must have happened with the Hells Angels.

The motorcycle model that the main character Jax rides is known to Pat from the Hells Angels. He explains that as president, he would lead the formation and have a chosen person beside him. The order otherwise is based on rank within the club.

Next, a scene is shown where Jax wants to sell weapons. Pat says that his chapter was not involved in such activities. He felt it would attract too much stress. Overall, he rates the scenes shown from Sons of Anarchy a 4 out of 10. However, he finds the film The Bikeriders from 2024 much better.

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The Bikeriders gets the highest rating

What makes The Bikeriders good? First, a clip from The Bikeriders is shown, where Austin Butler sits in a bar wearing his club vest. He is asked to take off the jacket. Austin Butler simply says: Before I take it off, you have to kill me (via YouTube).

Matter explains that losing the cut (the jacket) is the greatest insult for a biker. If such an event occurs, according to him, at least in the few clubs that are not law-abiding, retaliation follows.

In the course of the first scene, it is next shown how Tom Hardy’s character orders to burn down the bar. Here, Matter also explains that such a thing could certainly happen. From his own experience, he knows events that arose from enmity, such as a car bomb.

He rates the two scenes from The Bikeriders a 10 out of 10 because it happened. I mean, I experienced it personally.

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Although he rates the scenes from The Bikeriders higher, he ultimately states at the end of the video that Sons of Anarchy is his favorite biker show because members of the Hells Angels participated. Which ones were, you can see in this article: A fan favorite in the biker series Sons of Anarchy was a real member of the Hell’s Angels

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Papaplatte receives an award from Twitch, immediately breaks it

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller has received awards for two special milestones on the platform. He proudly unveils them in his stream, only to break them just minutes later.

What did Papaplatte receive an award for? Twitch streamer Papaplatte has been active on Twitch for almost 10 years. Back then, he even dropped out of university to focus on the hype on Twitch and turn it into a career.

Twitch introduced awards for special milestones from Twitch streamers at last year’s TwitchCon. Papaplatte was able to snag two: one for 5 million hours of watch time and one for 50 million.

According to TwitchTracker, Papaplatte had already hit the 50 million hours of watch time four years ago, namely in April 2021. He reached the 5 million hours even 7 years ago, in June 2018.

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“Break everything that can be broken”

How does Papaplatte break the award? In his Twitch stream, Papaplatte opened both packages and proudly showed the awards to the camera. Twitch sent him a purple heart for the 5 million and a gray-white one for 50 million.

He holds both in his hands as he loudly contemplates whether they can also be used as dumbbells and how much the awards actually weigh.

He then throws both hearts up, only for them to hit each other. As a result, the corners of both broke off. Papaplatte looks into the camera awkwardly before he laughs about himself.

You can watch the clip here on YouTube:

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How does the community react? Some in Papaplatte’s community somewhat expected such behavior from the Twitch streamer:

  • Rios6969 writes on YouTube: “That he held on for so long without breaking it really surprised me.”
  • iRex0308 comments: “Bro breaks everything that can be broken.”
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So far, Papaplatte has already collected over 214 million hours of watch time. His success on Twitch seems unending, and he is also known internationally. He teamed up with American streamer Ludwig Ahgren to exchange gifts: “And people say Germans have no sense of humor” – Papaplatte pranks the nicest guy on Twitch in front of over 34,000 viewers

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Player lets his farm in Stardew Valley fall into disrepair, shows on YouTube what it looks like after 1,000 years

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

A player has built a farm in Stardew Valley for 3 in-game years. On YouTube, he shows an experiment about what happens to the farm when he ignores it for 1,000 years.

What kind of experiment is this? The YouTuber Swell played Stardew Valley until he reached Year 3. But he wondered what would happen to the game world if he ignored it for 1,000 years. To do this, he went to bed each time and let time pass. 

To speed up the process, he additionally downloaded a mod and even reprogrammed it to increase the game’s speed by a factor of 80. Otherwise, it would have taken ages to reach Year 1,000.

With this, he is doing what many players would never do: ignore their farm. Other fans tend to invest several hundred hours into the farm, one of whom even got to show his farm to the game’s developer.

The project took a lot of time despite the mod and even led to multiple crashes of his laptop. But in the end, he could show what had already changed after one year and what the world of Stardew Valley looks like after 10, 100, and 1,000 years.

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Stardew Valley becomes a prehistoric forest after 1,000 years

What does the game world look like when you leave it? After one year, not much has changed. The creepiest part is probably that a mannequin dressed as a clown appears in front of the bed. Additionally, the player loses some affection towards the NPCs. The farm, slimes, and the animals still look perfectly fine.

After 10 years, it looks quite different:

  • The YouTuber now wakes up in a clown costume and the mannequin is wearing his clothes
  • There is a new piece of furniture in the house, which happens to be in the fish room
  • All hearts and thus also the affection towards the NPCs have disappeared
  • The farm is full of rocks, branches, meteorites, as well as mushroom trees and overgrown with weeds
  • The animals were not fed but still produce resources
  • The fences have decayed and the witch paid a visit to the slime barn, turning almost all slimes black

Only the greenhouse and the town look as he left them 10 years ago. However, this changes after 100 years, at least for the town: Suddenly, the entire ground is also covered with branches and stones. 

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Stardew Valley Trailer

The residents maintain their daily routine but make their way through the branches and stones as if they were just grass. The house now also looks much messier than after 10 years. Even the wallpaper and floors have been changed. The player also gives up reading all the letters, as his mailbox is now cluttered.

After 1,000 proud years, his wife has become a hoarder. She has decorated the house with random pieces of furniture. Leaving his house felt for the YouTuber as if he were stepping into prehistoric times, as the farm is full of mushroom trees and 100 meteorites.

Additionally, there are now 511 stone owls on his farm. They spawn with a 0.5% chance overnight.

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What do others say about it? The funniest comment under the YouTuber’s video was written by Zephy3. He claims that the cursed mannequin is a better father than the player. After all, it has been taking care of the player’s children for 1,000 years.

Other users also find it amazing that the game is so well programmed that it can handle 1,000 years. No wonder that Stardew Valley is so popular. It is one of the few games that has reached the “God Tier” on Steam. We present 9 more games to you here: Here are 10 games that have reached “God Tier” in reviews on Steam

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Destiny 2 had the perfect system for farming loot, it simply throws it out with the new expansion

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Bungie has removed a popular farming system from Destiny 2 and replaced it with a new system – and it’s not going down well.

What was the perfect farming system? With the 2024 released expansion “The Final Shape” (engl.: The Final Shape), Bungie introduced the so-called Pathfinder system in Destiny 2.

Pathfinder displayed game progress through a kind of node system in a visually identifiable grid of various activities, where each node housed a specific task or challenge.

Pathfinder was very popular among players as a farming method because it allowed for very easy and especially fast grinding and farming of loot and Glimmer. Moreover, with this system, it was possible to skip unpopular activities like PvP. There was no obligation.

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

New system replaces the iconic star map and Pathfinder

What has happened to Pathfinder now? Destiny 2 has removed the Pathfinder system, as it was before, with the release of the new expansion “On the Edge of Destiny” and instead introduced “The Portal.” You can now find Pathfinder in the Shattered Heart and only use it for its activities.

The Portal is a new activity hub through which players can start various game modes. Everything that players need to grind will be initiated through the Portal from now on. The reward system is based on daily and weekly challenges.

Within the Portal, the game modes are divided into categories so that Guardians can see whether something is suitable for solo players or specific fireteam sizes. However, the uniqueness of the system is the customizable difficulty and the ability to set various modifiers, allowing each player to tailor their gaming experience to their personal preferences.

The basic idea behind the Portal system is to give players more control over the potential rewards of the activity.

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“You don’t know what matters to your players”

How is the change being received by players? Judging by the reactions on Reddit, the new Portal system is currently very unpopular. Long-time Destiny players miss the old star map, and some wish to have the Pathfinder system back.

  • “I really dislike the Portal and can only pray that it is not a long-term solution. […] Everything that is not in the Portal is being deliberately made redundant. I really don’t like that.” – via Reddit
  • “Replacing the grindable Pathfinder with this capped garbage painfully shows that you don’t know what matters to your players.” – via Reddit
  • “Designing a system that players, myself included, eventually really liked and then completely removing it without discussion is crazy.” – via Reddit
  • “It’s funny how they really pushed Pathfinder and eventually got it to a point where it was actually decent, only to flush it down the toilet just as people started liking it as a system.” – via Reddit
  • “I hate how detached it [The Portal] is from everything else in the game. They really went for a gameplay loop of ‘select activity from a list, play activity, repeat’, didn’t they? The Portal should have just been a quick-start menu, not EVERYTHING we do in Destiny.” – via Reddit

Overall, “The Portal” is criticized for the type of grind associated with it, as the reward system through daily and weekly challenges is very limited, whereas Pathfinder could be reset repeatedly and continued to be grinded.

Overall, the new expansion has come under a lot of criticism. Besides the Portal system, aspects such as the new ability “Material Spark” and the design of the new planet Kepler are also criticized. However, one player proudly admits that they have fun with “On the Edge of Destiny”: Many players complain about the new expansion of Destiny 2, but one Guardian is still having fun and receiving a lot of support from the community

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“The best trailer in 8 years” – EA FC 26 shows over 20 new features in just 2 minutes

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

On Wednesday evening, July 16, the new trailer for EA FC 26 was presented. The approximately 2.5-minute video brings an unprecedented number of innovations. Many fans believe it is the best trailer in the last 8 years.

What can be seen in the trailer? Even before the trailer, EA had announced with a teaser that they listened to community feedback. The players wished for the first trailer not to have staged scenes like in a movie, but real gameplay from the new EA FC installment.

And the trailer delivers: You see innovations or improvements every second that relate to the community’s criticism of the predecessor FC 25.

You can watch the trailer here. After the video, we will introduce all the new features.

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EA SPORTS FC 26 | Offizieller Enthüllungstrailer

All New Features from the Trailer for EA FC 26

What new features are there? We have divided the innovations into 3 major categories: gameplay, game modes, and graphics/atmosphere.

Gameplay Innovations

The biggest innovation: There will be two different gameplay settings with different focuses. One gameplay setting focuses on providing a more authentic playing experience (for offline mode). The other gameplay setting is designed for a competitive playing experience (for online modes).

Other important gameplay changes include:

  • more agile gameplay through faster directional changes
  • fluid and dynamic dribbling with close ball control, allowing for quick responses to new commands
  • increased passing speed enables faster combination play
  • faster gameplay over the entire match duration, as professionals maintain their speed despite fatigue
  • shielding and pushing off without the ball for more assertiveness in attacker vs. defender situations
  • Tackling has been revised: greater chance of retaining the ball after winning duels and intercepting passes, rather than the ball bouncing back to the opponent
  • revamped goalkeeper play: controlled shot deflections for fewer rebound goals, better positioning of goalkeepers
  • balancing formations: improved AI behavior with different formations
  • new shooting technique: Flat Full-Volley Power Shot
  • easier execution of skill moves, improved animation
  • new skill moves: Elastico variation or for Tricks PlayStyle: Trickster Rainbow
  • new player roles: inverted wingback
  • New PlayStyles: Precision Header, Finisher, Aerial Dominance

Moreover, one of the highlights is to provide a responsible gaming experience. This mainly relates to the criticism regarding delay (lag), which, according to EA, can occur due to connection quality and animation errors. EA announced in the first pitch notes for FC 26 that they have worked on these issues in various ways and intend to continue doing so.

The first improvement in this regard is the so-called 1-Frame Passing, which is intended to allow for the direct forwarding of passes without additional contact.

Game Modes Innovations

  • Tournaments for Ultimate Team return
  • new competitive camera for Ultimate Team
  • Manager Market for Career Mode

Graphics and Atmosphere

  • new match intros
  • new stadiums: Allianz Arena returns
  • new player display gives insight into how well the player can skill or shoot with their weaker foot
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How are the fans reacting? For the first livestream of the new trailer, over 170,000 people watched live on YouTube. In the comments, a predominantly positive echo from the community can be seen:

  • “Praise for EA, this is the best trailer in 8 years” (via YouTube)
  • “I love the trailer, 95% was real gameplay. Thank you, EA Sports” (via YouTube)
  • “More gameplay features than pretty animations. Fair play, EA.” (via YouTube)

The 3 top comments presented here have received over 30,000 likes in total.

EA has therefore set a strong precedent with the first trailer for further insights into FC 26. In the coming weeks, more deep-dive trailers will be released, providing even more information about gameplay and game modes in general or presenting some specific innovations in more detail. In FC 25, the Women’s Euro continues to create excitement: EA FC 25: All the paths to glory and the game’s legend upgrades for the Women’s Euro – Who will receive improvements?

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Aniimo – All important information about the release, platforms, and beta

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

At the Summer Game Fest 2025, a new RPG called Aniimo was announced, which shares similarities with well-known games like Pokémon and the popular Palworld. We have gathered everything you need to know about the game here.

What kind of game is it? Aniimo is an upcoming action RPG from Kingsglory set in an open world called Idyll. Players will collect and tame the titular magical Aniimo, cute little creatures that each have their own personalities, abilities, and developments – similar to Pokémon or Palworld.

In addition to collection and development mechanics, Aniimo features dynamic real-time battles, puzzle elements, exploration, and later also PvE and PvP features. Notably, players can connect with their Aniimos, gaining new abilities and switching perspectives.

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The trailer shows a potential alternative to Palworld and Pokémon with the cuddly Aniimos

All important information about the release, platforms, and beta of Aniimo

When will Aniimo be released? Aniimo is set to be released in 2026. There is no specific date yet.

On which platforms can you play Aniimo? You will be able to play Aniimo on PC, Xbox Series X|S, as well as Android and iOS.

Is there a beta? Currently, you can sign up for an upcoming closed beta, which is set to take place starting January 23, 2026, on the official website via a form. The registration deadline is January 20 at 4:59 PM CET, and approved participants will be announced on January 21. You can find all important information about the upcoming second beta here:

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From July 4, 2025 – July 10, 2025, there was a first closed beta (see aniimo.com). At least one more beta is expected before the release.

How much will Aniimo cost? Aniimo will be free-to-play, meaning it will initially be free. There will be an in-game shop where you can purchase content with real money.

Can you pre-register? Yes, you can pre-register on the official website.

Do I need an internet connection to play the game? Yes, you must be online at all times to play Aniimo.

Will Aniimo have gacha mechanics? There is currently no official information on that.

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Can Aniimo be played in coop? You will likely be able to play Aniimo in coop with up to 4 players.

Is there crossplay? Yes, there will be crossplay between platforms.

Is there cross-save and cross-progression? Yes, saving should work across platforms. This means you can play the same save on your mobile devices, PC, and Xbox without losing progress.

Everything about system requirements

What system requirements must my PC meet? The final requirements are not known yet. In the closed beta in July 2025, your device had to meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements

  • Processor: Intel i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen7 3700X
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • OS: Windows 10 or higher, DirectX 11
  • Storage: 32 GB

Recommended Requirements

  • Processor: Intel i7-12700KF / AMD Ryzen7 7700X
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
  • OS: Windows 10 or higher, DirectX 11
  • Storage: 32 GB
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A gaming YouTuber faces 3 years in prison if he owns the wrong games

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A YouTuber showcases and reviews gaming consoles. Now he faces several years in prison. Specifically, it concerns the games he might have used on his consoles.

Who is it about? The Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd covers a variety of topics related to retro gaming. His focus is primarily on handheld consoles that allow for the easy use of older games.

However, a recent review of a handheld has become a problem for the YouTuber. According to the YouTuber, on April 15, customs officials from the Guardia di Finanza (a specialized Italian police force that falls under the Ministry of Economy and Finance) appeared at his home and office with a search warrant to investigate the distribution of pirated copyrighted materials. This was reported by the English-language magazine Androidauthority.

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YouTuber accused of using illegal copies of games on his devices

What is the YouTuber accused of? The Italian YouTuber is accused of distributing pirated copyrighted material.

However, under Italian law, officials are not required to specify the nature of the allegations or who made them until the initial investigations are completed. The complaint against the YouTuber explicitly mentions the reproduction of copyrighted material from Nintendo and Sony.

What is the problem? The problem is not the handhelds, but the games that are being distributed with the devices. Some manufacturers sell not only hardware but also promote “pre-installed games.” The issue here: The games were not legally acquired by the seller, but are usually illegal copies.

The problem with the YouTuber is that he not only uses the material privately but also shows it openly in his videos. And microSD cards filled with copyrighted ROMs are punishable under Article 171 of the Italian Copyright Law (via WIPO.int). This law, originally drafted in 1941 and updated in 2003, imposes a maximum penalty of €15,000 and three years in prison.

If the YouTuber has indeed used illegal material or games, he faces a prison sentence.

How does it look in Germany? In Germany, it is quite similar: § 106 UrhG prohibits the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or public performance of copyrighted works. In Germany, violations are punished with a fine or imprisonment of up to three years.

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Guild Wars 2 gives you exactly the specialization you wanted – but players find another suddenly much cooler

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The first 3 elite specializations for “Visions of Eternity” in Guild Wars 2 have been confirmed. Fans are finally getting their long-awaited Bard – but find another specialization surprisingly cooler.

Which elite specializations have been revealed? Fans have long suspected that with the new expansion “Visions of Eternity”, an elite specialization in the Bard style would be introduced, making the game a bit more musical. In a post on X.com, the developers share the first 3 of the 9 new subclasses.

And, oh wonder: The Mesmer receives the elite specialization called Troubadour, officially validating the community’s expectations, and providing exactly what they wished for. Additionally, the following subclasses have been assigned and revealed by name:

  • Summoner (Elementalist)
  • Antiquarian (Thief)

However, no further information beyond the basic assignment has been disclosed. The exact mechanics and abilities remain speculation. Particularly, the latter seems to have captivated fans, overshadowing the confirmed Troubadour.

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Guild Wars 2 sets sail for a new adventure in the announcement trailer for ‘Visions of Eternity’

“Antiquarian reminds me more of an Indiana Jones type”

Why are fans celebrating the Antiquarian? In a thread on Reddit, fans discuss the recent reveal. It is particularly noticeable that the Antiquarian has the players very engaged.

On one hand, users are questioning what the symbol of the elite specialization, consisting of 3 cards resembling playing cards, could have to do with an Antiquarian, or if the symbol and name simply do not match. On the other hand, there is discussion about what kind of gameplay focus it could have.

  • Coppercredit is excited: “Cool, my Thief can be an archaeologist in the Indiana Jones style. I wonder if Arena Net is trying to say something with this?”
  • Joiry jokes: “A super rare piece of equipment drops. Antiquarian: ‘That belongs in a museum collection!'”
  • Ceegee93 refers to the original consideration based on the symbol that the new specialization could be the “Gambler”: “Honestly, I’m glad they moved away from Gambler. Gambler implies some kind of RNG gameplay and in my opinion, it never feels good when classes rely on random generators. WoW seems to like repeating this mistake with the Rogue, and I’m tired of it.”
  • Darkk_Asmund celebrates: “In my opinion, the Antiquarian is a more interesting concept for an elite specialization for the Thief than Gambler. I’m curious how they will integrate antiquities into the theft mechanics.”

How are the elite specializations being received overall? At least within the Reddit thread, it seems that both the Troubadour and the Antiquarian are in the spotlight, and many players are already looking forward to learning more about their mechanics.

Additionally, fans are excited about the creative names and are looking forward to the next reveals, which will likely occur in a similar manner soon.

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With “Visions of Eternity”, Guild Wars 2 receives its 6th expansion. It will be released on October 28, 2025, and if you don’t want to wait until then, you can use the beta in August to at least test the 9 new elite specializations thoroughly. Everything you need to know about the expansion can be found here: Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity – All info on release, content & beta

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A job posting from Riot reveals the current status of the LoL MMORPG

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Little is known so far about the LoL MMORPG from Riot Games, but a new job listing now reveals how far the development of the game has progressed.

What kind of MMORPG is this? An MMORPG in the universe of League of Legends sounds like a dream for many players. At the end of 2020, the work on such an MMORPG became reality under the leadership of the experienced Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street, the former lead designer of WoW, who was to shape the MMORPG. He has since left the project to focus on his own title.

The year 2024 was a bitter one for the title, as the developers decided to restart development. Since then, there has been little information about the game, and it has not been clear how many of the already developed concepts, ideas, and features would be carried over after the restart or whether they would truly start from scratch with development.

Features and functions, and even basic principles such as the view or the combat system are still unclear. However, a recent job advertisement from the developers now gives a hint about the current status of the MMORPG.

Here you can see how far Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street has come with his MMORPG since leaving Riot:

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Ghost: Gameplay from the Prototype of the New MMORPG by Ghostcrawler

No release in sight

What is this job listing? The developers at Riot Games are currently looking for a new “Principal Game Designer, Levels” for their MMORPG on Riotgames.com. This is an experienced game developer who mainly deals with the creation of game levels or worlds and decides in collaboration with other developers how a part of the game world will later look.

The job requires long-standing experience, and Riot Games additionally demands prior involvement in an AAA title. Furthermore, experience in online multiplayer PvE and PvP games such as ARPGs and MMORPGs is necessary.

How far is the development? The development of the LoL MMORPG is still in the prototype phase according to the job listing. Along with the new hire, they intend to bring the title into the pre-production phase.

It further states that the new employee will contribute to testing the game concept in the early development phase. The MMORPG is therefore still a long way from being finished – on the contrary.

What happens in the prototype phase? A video game is developed in various phases. Before developers actually implement a video game, various prototypes of systems, worlds, and ideas are created. These are intended to determine whether an idea that sounds good on paper is also fun to play.

This phase is part of the early development stages and precedes a years-long development process (via gamestudio.n-ix.com). The development of an AAA MMORPG can take many years. For example, the development of Throne and Liberty took 12 years, while Lost Ark took 8 years until its release in Korea.

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How long the development of the LoL MMORPG will take is not clear. However, the admission in the job listing that they are still in the prototype phase means that we will likely have to wait years for the MMORPG. If you want to know more about the project, you can find all the information here: Everything we know about the new MMORPG of LoL in 2025.

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Source(s):
  1. riotgames.com
  2. mmorpg.org.pl
  3. Wikipedia Throne and Liberty
  4. Wikipedia Lost Ark