This evening, EA will present the first official trailer for EA FC 26, the successor to FC 25. A new teaser suggests that EA might be responding to a major request from fans. A football star has a tip for EA on how to make fans happy.
What kind of trailer is coming out today? It is the Official Reveal Trailer for FC 26. This could provide the first footage for the successor to FC 25.
The official start time for the trailer in Germany is at 5:57 PM according to YouTube. You can directly access the trailer on YouTube using the following link: EA SPORTS FC 26 | Official Reveal Trailer
On Tuesday, July 15, a teaser for the Reveal Trailer featuring football star Cole Palmer was released. The announcement video hints that EA has addressed the community’s criticisms from previous years:
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Show the game – EA Sports FC 26 Official Reaveal Trailer
Cole Palmer says, just fulfill the fans’ wish
What do the fans want? In the staged teaser, EA employees at headquarters discuss real demands from the community on social media. Fans express a clear wish for the first trailer:
“Come on. A bit of gameplay. I beg you.”
“Just show us the new game.”
“Gameplay? Now? Please?”
“Gameplay! Gameplay!”
The fans want to see gameplay. This seems to indicate that there has been criticism that the scenes in the perfectly staged cinematic sequences from past trailers had too little to do with actual gameplay.
The demands are all pinned to a bulletin board. Next to the meticulously writing and discussing employees is also football star Cole Palmer in game day attire in the EA office. He also analyzes the fans’ criticisms as an expert.
At the end of the video, Palmer is asked what he thinks should be done.
What does EA need to do according to Palmer? The Chelsea star sums it up: “Just show the game in it.” He means that the Official Reveal Trailer should include gameplay, as the fans requested.
EA is undoubtedly building massive expectations for the Official Reveal Trailer. We expect that we might see at least snippets of real gameplay from FC 26 this evening, unless EA wants to shoot itself in the foot completely. Earlier this week, the developers surprised with another announcement regarding FC 26, which closely aligned with fans’ desires: EA shows cover for FC 26, fulfilling many fans’ wishes with a new star
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The story around the Old Gods in World of Warcraft finally makes sense. The arguably best story summary so far comes from a YouTuber.
The lore of Warcraft is complex and becomes even more extensive with each new patch. It is of little help that many characters in the lore simply lie or speak in obscure riddles that allow for a wide range of interpretations. Particularly, the story surrounding the Old Gods is one of the biggest discussion points in World of Warcraft.
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WoW: The Alliance of the Space Traveler – Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh
The YouTuber and analyst Bellular has now dedicated himself to the story of the Old Gods. He has succeeded in uniting the many clues from the past with the latest story from The War Within.
The Old Gods no longer serve the Void Lords
The most important clue comes from the current story surrounding the “Lorewalking” to Xal’atath. In the questline, we experience how Xal’atath is imprisoned in her true form in a dagger, which later becomes the artifact weapon of priests.
However, the questline reveals much more. For it becomes clear from the quest that Xal’atath has begun a fight with the Old Gods. This may seem strange at first glance, as the Old Gods and Xal’atath are both on the “Team Void” and should be serving the Void Lords.
After all, the Void Lords created the Old Gods and hurled them into the cosmos to infect planets with world souls and prepare for the arrival of the Void Lords.
So why did Xal’atath want to destroy the Old Gods?
The YouTuber Bellular has dedicated a video to the topic and N’Zoth’s plans:
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Azeroth’s power manipulates everything, even the Old Gods
That the world soul of Azeroth is the most powerful in the cosmos has been known for a long time. But it was only with The War Within that it became clear, that the Titans do not act as “good” as we always thought. For the Titans have constructed a prison around the world soul of Azeroth to observe and shape it closely.
The still sleeping (and dreaming) world soul of Azeroth, however, can exert influence on its surroundings.
When the Earthen built the prison around Azeroth’s soul on behalf of the Titans, some of them were touched by Azeroth’s spirit and developed free will. They rebelled against the Titans and the other Earthen and have since become mere legends of the Earthen.
To counter this, the titanic guardians began to “reset” the Earthen every few centuries, robbing them of their memories. This allowed Azeroth’s influence on the Earthen to be diminished and largely prevented.
The Titans and their guardians were not always entirely honest …
Yet even the titanic guardians, such as Archaedas, were altered by Azeroth’s spirit. In one of his recordings, Archaedas reveals that he should not actually disclose all the information, but he “feels an inner urge to do so” – clearly the influence of the world soul.
Bellular’s assumption is now that Azeroth has manipulated the Old Gods in this way and granted them free will. As a result, the Old Gods suddenly had very little interest in summoning a Void Lord – as that would destroy the world, along with the Old Gods.
Through free will, the Old Gods have been enabled to prioritize their own survival over the plans of their former masters, the Void Lords.
We also know that N’Zoth has begun to build something “big” beneath Ny’alotha. When Xal’atath caught wind of this, she immediately launched her attack against all the Old Gods.
N’Zoth and his master plan
Above all, N’Zoth has always been a point of contention and discussion in the past. Many found the end of the Old God in the last patch of Battle for Azeroth undignified. The great genius, who could see all possible timelines, is defeated and dies – or does he?
What is clear is that N’Zoth knows very well which timeline is the real one. He has a direct view into the future and knows exactly which future will come to pass. For in the “Dragonflight” expansion, we accidentally revealed to him which timeline would occur as we travel into the past and N’Zoth recognizes us.
Thus, N’Zoth also knew that we are his chosen champions and would help him fulfill his goals – right up to his supposed “destruction” at the end of Battle for Azeroth. For the dagger, Xal’atath’s prison, may have absorbed a part of N’Zoth’s power or even his essence, and his destruction was merely an illusion.
In any case, the theory explains well why the Old Gods pursue their own goals and no longer work for the Void Lords. Now we just need to find out why Xal’atath has different plans now…
Whether Bellular is right with his analysis and theory will become clear in the course of the next expansion. At least his arguments seem coherent, and the narrative places the events of the last expansions – back to Legion – into a meaningful, logical context.
The Old Gods are among the most fascinating characters in the story of World of Warcraft – but also among the most confusing. If you are interested in the story of WoW in a nutshell, we have summarized the entire relevant WoW story.
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The developers of Dune: Awakening have announced a building competition. However, the prizes are causing envy among the players.
What is this building competition about? The developers of Dune: Awakening have launched their first community competition. This time, they are looking for talented architects and builders to create a base in the Atreides, Harkonnen, or neutral CHOAM style.
The structures should be tagged and shared on social media with the handle @duneawakening and the hashtag #DuneAwakening or published on the community platform PimpMyDune.com.
According to the rules on DuneAwakening.com, only one base can be submitted per player. However, the prize is currently a point of controversy.
Here, the developers explain how Dune: Awakening plans to make money:
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Creative Director Joel Bylos erklärt, was euch in Dune: Awakening nach Release alles erwartet
From Building Competition to Skin Debate
What’s the deal with the prizes? While the best builder gets a Lego set of Dune, the top places also receive a special edition of the Dune tea “Spiced Chai Tea Latte” created in collaboration with the manufacturer “MADRINAS”.
All winners will also receive an Atreides weapon skin for the Battle Rifle in the game. This is the very first weapon skin to come to Dune: Awakening. For fans who prefer to focus on box builds and don’t like to build, this is frustrating. After all, they also want to have the weapon skin and not be stuck with the standard design.
The competition has struck a nerve with the prize, as there has been confusion and anger over the skins and optional purchases in Dune: Awakening from the beginning.
The DLCs are primarily supposed to include cosmetic items that do not provide an advantage in the game. So far, only one such DLC has been released. There is no shop for microtransactions, nor is there a battle pass or loot boxes. Skins are rare in Dune: Awakening.
Aside from the DLCs, a way to obtain new cosmetic items is through collaborations like Twitch drops or the purchase of the Dune tea, which also includes a mural in the game.
What bothers the fans about the weapon skin? The players of Dune: Awakening are longing for more customization options. The weapon skin is the very first weapon skin in the game and is therefore highly coveted. That only a few creative builders should receive it causes frustration.
Some players are getting creative to obtain the weapon skin. Felandi has simply recreated the skin as a base on Bluesky:
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The players are venting their frustration on Reddit:
poncheman: “What a dumb idea, just like the Atreides officer outfit that is locked behind a paywall. Don’t get me wrong, I love Dune and play it a lot, but not offering such skins to earn the trust of the players and keep them engaged despite the many problems of the game is incomprehensible to me. I appreciate their efforts to fix the issues, but their business models are miserable.”
IndexoTheFirst: “It’s crazy. They chose a skin from a faction instead of creating an imperial version.”
LogistikCZ: “Locking away the first really good-looking weapon skin (correct me if I’m wrong) in a game that desperately needs more customization options/transmogs is indeed a strange choice/to put it mildly. The skin looks great, I hope there will be other ways to obtain it later.”
Sol0botmate: “Yes. There are virtually no weapon skins in the game, and we get the first very good-looking weapon skin, and it’s a stupid contest reward. If it weren’t, it would be a Twitch drop. What the hell – zero content in the game (as far as weapon skins are concerned), so we choose the one that we have as a base competition for a limited number of people while the rest of the players who’ve paid for the game see an empty ‘customization’ tab for their weapons. Who the hell is making these decisions?”
In the community, there are only a few dissenting voices. Players are seeking more ways to change their characters, and that the very first weapon skin is now only a reward for a few players causes envy and anger.
It is already certain that the developers of Dune: Awakening will add more skins and content in the future. However, for many players, the question of timing is crucial. MeinMMO producer Anna Alberg has also had enough of Dune: Awakening after 100 hours: Is Dune: Awakening simply boring after 100 hours?
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In Pokémon GO, a new monster will debut in a few days. And it gets one of the rarest abilities in the game.
What kind of Pokémon is this? On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the “Steel and Scales” event will start in Pokémon GO. Here, Gramokles and its evolutions Duokles and Durengard will make their debut in Pokémon GO.
In the main series of Pokémon games, Durengard has a special ability: it possesses 2 forms (Shield and Blade form), which it can change in battle by using moves. And it seems that Pokémon GO will also grant it this ability.
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Errors in mechanics reveal new information
How does the form change work? How exactly the form change will work has not yet been communicated by Niantic. However, there is a post in Niantic’s Help Center that refers to the form change. It states:
“The Blade form of Durengard can exceed the WP limits of the league after it has changed forms in Team Leader battles. This does not affect Trainer battles or the Battle League.”
This suggests that Durengard will also be able to change its form in Pokémon GO by using a move.
Which Pokémon have a form change? While there are now some monsters in Pokémon GO, such as Zamazenta and Zacian, that can change their forms, this ability is limited to almost all monsters for use outside of battles.
So far, there is only one Pokémon that can also change forms within a battle: Morpeko. If you use the charge move Aura Wheel with this monster, it will change between its Electric and Dark forms within a battle.
It is therefore expected that Durengard can also change between its Shield and Blade forms in battle by using a specific charge move.
In the current month, there are again many events, raids, and other content in Pokémon GO. If you want to know when events take place and what content they bring you, then we have the appropriate overview with all events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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Anyone who thinks that The Division 2 is dead is mistaken. The shooter has a new collaboration with a popular co-op shooter going on and is bringing with it new skins for your agents, but not all are free.
What collaboration is currently happening? Right now, there is a collaboration between The Division 2 and Payday, the famous co-op shooter centered around heists. However, the collaboration primarily brings new content to agents, especially cosmetic items in the form of weapon skins, masks, and other clothing.
The event started on July 15 and is expected to last until July 29, so if you like collecting cosmetic content and want to wear it, you need to start playing now. Ubisoft refers to this as a limited collaboration. It is quite possible that this is your only chance to get these items.
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The Division 2 zeigt seine neuen Outfits aus der Kollaboration mit Payday
Payday brings its clowns to the streets
What rewards are available? In total, you can earn various masks of the iconic robbers through the collaboration. Together with their coats, gloves, and even weapon skins, your agent will turn into a real outlaw.
In addition to outfits, there are also trophies for your backpacks that you can pin on. If you want to enjoy more collaboration content over on Twitch, you can look forward to the following things, depending on how long you watch on Twitch:
All rewards from the event passAll rewards through Twitch
Watch for 15 minutes to receive 2 caches with named items.
Watch for 30 minutes to receive the Payday Bronze Skull Backpack Trophy.
Watch for 1 hour to receive an exotic cache.
Watch for 2 hours to unlock the Payday Latex Gloves.
Watch for 3 hours to unlock the Payday Bonnie Mask Backpack Trophy.
Watch for 4 hours to receive another exotic cache.
Watch for 5 hours to receive the Payday Gold Skull Backpack Trophy.
Watch for 6 hours to receive the Payday Bronze Skull Mask.
Some content is given to you for free, like two jackets of the robbers from the event pass, but many more skins must be purchased with real money.
Where can I get the skins? There are four ways to get the skins:
You watch streamers on Twitch for up to 6 hours to receive some skins.
You participate in a Photo Mode Contest on social channels like X and Instagram.
You buy the event pass and thus enjoy free and paid skins.
Cosmetic bundles through the shop.
Giveaway on X on the official game channel.
Through Twitch, you can watch any streamer who has Drops active to secure the skins. For these streams, it’s enough to let them run in the background to receive progress for the individual rewards.
The event pass, however, costs 1000 credits. 2000 if you don’t want to play and want to grab all the rewards right away.
Pokémon cards are increasingly becoming an investment for young people. So much so that traditional stocks are falling behind.
Nearly 30 years ago, in 1996, the popular Pokémon cards were launched. While most Pokémon fans likely know them from their childhood and adolescence, there are also adults who continue to be engaged in the hobby.
However, the cards are not only popular as collectibles nowadays. They are also increasingly appreciated as investments. Followers of Gen Z and Millennials sometimes see them as a more appealing investment than stocks of the world’s most valuable companies or the strongest stock index. And there might be a reason for that.
You can watch the trailer for a crossover of another card game here:
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Magic: The Gathering has a crossover with Final Fantasy – Shows first cards in the trailer
Cards increase more than 7 times the S&P 500
Why are young people investing in Pokémon cards? While many people invest in stocks, ETFs, or real estate to build wealth or create an additional pension, there are also other potential investments that are gaining popularity.
This includes Pokémon trading cards. This can be reasoned by the fact that they have achieved truly insane returns in recent years that overshadow other options.
How has the value developed? According to an article by fortune.com, which refers to figures from Card Ladder, the value development of Pokémon cards over the past 20 years has far exceeded that of the S&P 500. The S&P 500 is a stock index that summarizes the 500 strongest US companies listed on the stock market.
While the S&P 500 showed an increase of 421% during this period, the value of Pokémon cards increased by an impressive 3,261% in the same timeframe. Some of the most valuable Pokémon cards today are valued in the 6-figure range.
When looking at the time span of one year, Pokémon cards also showed an increase of 46%, making them record a larger increase than the S&P 500 and the stock of the most valuable company in the world, NVIDIA.
The great interest in the cards is also reflected on sites like eBay. According to Adam Ireland, Vice President and Manager of global collectibles on the site, the term “Pokémon” was searched nearly 14,000 times on eBay in 2024 – per hour.
Value increases due to streamers?
What do streamers have to do with it? Both German and international streamers are also part of this scene and could thus be responsible for the significant increases as the topic becomes accessible to a wider audience.
While Trymacs is likely one of the most well-known streamers in the German-speaking world, who opens Pokémon cards and collects them as investments, Logan Paul is a prominent figure on the international stage.
Trymacs is also known for conducting so-called pack openings in his streams. Here he opens a large number of cards live and lets his viewers participate in which cards he pulls. He has already spent over €130,000 on this.
Such pack openings are likely also responsible for the great interest in the cards and the resulting value increases. However, opening packs in the hope of obtaining valuable cards resembles more of a gamble than a targeted investment.
How will the value develop in the future? Whether the significant value increases of recent years represent a bubble that will eventually burst, or whether this trend will continue is uncertain. Increases in the past do not indicate how development will look in the future.
The popular MMORPG Guild Wars 2 announces a new expansion. Many players are looking forward to an upcoming innovation, while others feel mocked by the developers.
Which expansion is it about? We are talking about Visions of Eternity, which is the sixth expansion for Guild Wars 2 after Janthir Wilds. This has now been announced for October 28, 2025.
You can watch the first trailer for Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity here:
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Guild Wars 2 sets sail for a new adventure in the announcement trailer for ‘Visions of Eternity’
Great anticipation for new fashion templates
What are players looking forward to? On r/Guildwars2, the largest subreddit for the MMORPG, fans are discussing the announced innovations. Anticipation is growing especially regarding the new fashion templates that the developers are bringing into the game.
Fashion templates are supposed to work similarly to build and gear templates and allow players to save a template of visual elements from armor, back items, clothing sets, and colors.
The new feature is coming for all players, regardless of whether they own the expansion or not. However, it is expected to be released in 2026, along with a major update for Visions of Eternity.
Many players are already looking forward to being able to save their outfit creations. Looking stylish on their adventures has always been a big part of Guild Wars 2. This feature is especially appreciated by players who like to experiment.
“Fashion Wars 2 confirmed,” writes MindAsWell on Reddit, referring to the name of the MMORPG.
“I make and delete outfits so often, this is amazing!” writes KyuubiJRR on Reddit.
Disappointment with the elite specializations
However, many players feel disappointed with the new elite specializations. These were heavily celebrated by the developers with a countdown to the announcement, but now they don’t appear significantly in it.
“I’m a little annoyed that [developer] ArenaNet used the elite specs as a countdown teaser for this announcement to generate hype, and then their role in the announcement was ‘there will be more info about them in the future’,” writes naivety_is_innocence on Reddit.
Iroh_the_Dragon agrees and writes, “That was definitely upsetting to read after the weeks of teasing.” (Reddit).
“I wasn’t expecting them to come out talk about everything regarding the elite specs, but at least a name and one sentence blurb would’ve been really cool to see,” says specialist-mage (Reddit).
If you are looking for a new MMORPG on Steam, you will find hundreds of games there. Looking at the reviews, Guild Wars 2 is one of the best. You can find more in our list on MeinMMO: The 10 MMORPGs on Steam with the best ratings in July 2025.
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In a game of Dragon Ball, there are Easter eggs from well-known series in the anime world. However, you could only discover them if you weren’t focused on the fight.
What kind of game is this? The characters are featured in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. The title was originally released in 2007 for PlayStation 2. In the popular Tenkaichi series, players could choose their fighter from all characters in Dragon Ball and then compete against each other. All animes were included, even GT and the movies.
The latest installment and successor, Sparking! Zero, has upped the character selection and expanded it to 182 fighters. But did you know that there were even characters in Tenkaichi 3 that actually don’t belong in Dragon Ball?
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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO in the trailer
Naruto, Luffy, and Edward appear in Dragon Ball
Who is involved? If you look closely, you can recognize several characters from One Piece, Naruto, and Fullmetal Alchemist:
Naruto from the eponymous anime is present, although with orange-brown hair. His rival Sasuke is also visible.
From One Piece, both straw hat pirate Luffy and his ship’s cook Sanji are present. However, some colors are also different from the original. Nonetheless, Sanji didn’t give up his cigarette.
Even two characters from Fullmetal Alchemist are included. Protagonist Edward Elric seems to be getting closer to antagonist Envy…
Even Bruno Bucciarati from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is present, showcasing a heart-shaped cutout.
You can see the characters in a YouTube Short from MoreTVO. However, as you quickly notice, they are not playable fighters.
How do the characters appear? The anime figures appear in the background of the battle arena in the audience. They are represented as pixel characters and might therefore be harder to recognize. Those who focus on the fight may not even notice how many characters from other series actually appear throughout their gameplay.
Of course, other characters from Dragon Ball also appear in the audience. Among them are Son-Goku’s wife Chi-Chi and his grandfather. Unfortunately, the grandfather had already passed away before Goku’s adventures began. The reason he didn’t simply revive him with the help of the Dragon Balls can be found here: There is a good reason why Son-Goku never revived his grandpa in Dragon Ball.
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Most fans of Star Wars agree that the movies created under the control of George Lucas are among the best. This is mainly due to a secret that the filmmaker has always followed.
George Lucas invented his grand space saga Star Wars in the mid-1970s. Among other reasons, because he wasn’t allowed to adapt another major sci-fi franchise. He directed the first film himself, then he handed over that position – until the prequels, which brought a new trilogy starting in 1999.
Especially these three films have faced criticism to this day. They are said to be poorly written, not particularly well directed, and acted. Over the years, the opinion of many fans has become more positive. However, one aspect made Lucas’s films worth seeing upon their release: the interplay between the visuals and the music of John Williams.
Behind this lies a rule that George Lucas followed, and which later was neglected in the Disney films.
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Star Wars: Episode 3 – The Revenge of the Sith Trailer (English)
An old virtue from the early days of cinema
What is the rule? George Lucas knows film history well and continually references it in his works. In Star Wars alone, there are many allusions to old war films. Lucas seems particularly taken with the silent film era of cinema. Their rule: since there are no dialogues, image and music become even more important.
In the book “The Making of Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” (via fandomwire.com), the director explains how significant the influence of silent films on Star Wars was:
The Star Wars films are essentially silent films, as they are stories told visually. In silent films, the relationship between image and music is everything. A large part of the narrative and emotions is conveyed through the music.
George Lucas
When watching Star Wars, it becomes clear what Lucas means. Many sequences rely on the successful combination of striking images and sometimes thrilling, sometimes touching music. The melodies of John Williams are world-famous, and almost everyone can hum them.
In contrast, the dialogues by Lucas are rather notorious for not being particularly well-written. They often sound wooden, and the characters do not come across as real people when speaking. Luke actor Mark Hamill once protested against this.
Fortunately, Lucas allows the characters to remain silent in many important moments, turning these scenes into silent films accompanied by music.
A prime example of this is the destruction of the Jedi Temple in Episode 3, or the duel between Obi-Wan and Anakin. In both scenes, there is very little dialogue, instead, the interplay between images and music prevails.
Malicious tongues might now say that this rule has been forgotten since the sale of Star Wars to Disney. In Episodes 7-9, much is over-explained, and the plot often rushes from one action highlight to the next. Instead of allowing the images and music to take effect, too much is explained that actually needed no explanation.
In the end, it is of course a matter of taste what one personally prefers. Knowing George Lucas’s approach to the staging of his films helps one understand his style better. What do you think? Do you prefer the old or the new episodes of Star Wars? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Among other things, one of the actors from the sequels had a big problem: Mark Hamill did not like Luke in Star Wars 8, creating his own dark backstory that still makes little sense
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In Helldivers 2 has a new patch added the most loyal weapon: the Flag of Over-Earth. However, instead of impaling enemies with the flag, the new weapon causes trouble for teammates.
What kind of weapon is this? With patch 01.003.200, the developers of Helldivers 2 have added the “CQC-1 One True Flag”. This is a combat-modified flag that can be used to eliminate opponents. The flag is planted on the ground or inserted into living or dead enemies and is supposed to naturally provide a lot of directed democracy.
The weapon is carried as a support weapon, which means you have to choose between machine guns, rocket launchers, and the flag. It clearly counts as a meme weapon and is not among the strongest weapons in Helldivers 2.
Those who still take the weapon into battle can send their allies back to the spaceship directly.
You can see the latest war bond “Control Group” in the trailer here:
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Helldivers 2 shows its new war bond “Control Group”
Flag Bug causes crashes
What kind of bug is this? As useless as the weapon may seem, one function mainly serves traitors in Helldivers 2. If the flag is simply placed on the ground, it causes game crashes. Without any detours, all members are kicked out of the game and find themselves back on their spaceship after relogging.
As Reddit user Sad-Needleworker-590 impressively demonstrates in a video, no special trick is needed for that. The bug immediately sends all Helldivers except the traitor back to the spaceship with the placement of the flag, causing a crash.
You can watch the Reddit video here:
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How does the community react? The Helldivers are upset that the government of Over-Earth is sending such poor weapons to the front. The problems with the flag weapon are directly commented on Reddit:
Brulia_: “Yay, now I can kick people even if I’m not the host.”
Cleverbird: “Arrowhead really isn’t escaping the ‘No Quality Assurance’ accusations, are they? How the hell did no one test this before the update was released?”
NotBreadyy: “Now I can say ‘YOUR END IS NOW’, place the flag, crash everyone’s game, and play peacefully alone”
In the comments, many complain that updates in the past have given the impression that there are no testers among the developers. The new weapon with its grand bug confirms many in their suspicion.
For them, it is clear that such a bug simply cannot escape a tester team, because if even the mere use of the weapon causes crashes, this appears too evident to the users on Reddit.
Has the bug been fixed by now? Yes, the developers released an emergency hotfix on July 16, 2025, at 11:05 AM that repaired the flag bug. It should no longer cause crashes.
Few know the name of a developer, even though almost everyone has used their program at some point. Jean-Baptiste Kempf is the head behind the VLC Media Player.
Which developer and which program are we talking about? A post on X (formerly Twitter) brings a developer into the spotlight with around 4 million clicks. Jean-Baptiste Kempf is a French software developer and president of the non-profit organization VideoLAN, which oversees VLC. The VLC Media Player – short for “VideoLAN Client” – began in 1996 as a student project at École Centrale Paris. The goal was to create a player that could play all formats, regardless of operating system or codec.
Many know the program primarily because of its logo: an orange and white striped traffic cone that has long become a recognizable symbol. Kempf joined the project in 2003 when it was almost at a standstill. He took on key development work, restructured the organization, and continued to develop VLC with a growing community.
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How crash detection works on iPhone and Apple Watch
An Orange Cone Against the World
Why did VLC refuse the money? Over the years, several large tech companies attempted to gain influence over VLC – with offers in the millions. It was about advertising, paid features, or complete buyouts. But Kempf refused each time.
In an interview on YouTube, he explained: “I believe software should empower people. This means: no advertising, no included features – just open technology that anyone can improve or customize.” His stance culminates in a simple but clear sentence: “Money is a prison.”
What is the Media Player doing today? While many programs today rely on advertising, user data, and subscription models, VLC remains a counter-model. The player completely forgoes tracking, monetization, or payment barriers and is still one of the most successful open-source projects in the world.
As TechCrunch reported, it was announced at CES 2025 in Las Vegas that VLC has now surpassed 6 billion downloads. At the same time, VideoLAN introduced a new feature: In the future, VLC will be able to generate subtitles in real time and translate them automatically using locally installed, open-source AI models, completely without internet connection or cloud dependency. The feature is still in development, and there is no release date yet. But the direction is clear: VLC remains technically relevant while staying true to its principles.
How is the project funded? VLC is not funded through advertising or licensing models. Instead, VideoLAN relies on voluntary donations. Users can support the project via PayPal, bank transfer, or cryptocurrencies on the official VideoLAN website. There are no pop-ups, no pressure, no donation counters, just the opportunity to give something back.
Jean-Baptiste Kempf himself does not earn money from VLC. He runs a separate company for video technology consulting that operates independently of VLC.
One of the most sought-after strikers in the summer transfer market has finally received his well-deserved upgrade in EA FC 25. In Ultimate Team, you can get the German shooting star of the Bundesliga season 2024/25 for free, along with a significant improvement compared to the real player.
What kind of top striker is this? Nick Woltemade was among the best and most consistent players, especially in the second half of the Bundesliga season. Recently, the 1.98 m tall striker also stood out at the U21 European Championship and was considered one of the best players of the tournament.
With strong performances, Woltemade has attracted the attention of various clubs. Currently, Germany’s attacking hope is said to be in agreement with Bayern Munich, but the transfer is still pending due to discussions over the transfer fee between VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich.
Despite 17 goals and 3 assists in 33 matches in league and cup, Woltemade had not yet received a special card with upgrades in FC 25. However, his first improved card is all the more impressive.
How good is the upgrade? The new Futties version of Woltemade received a rating upgrade of +26 compared to the silver card. You can see how significantly the stats have improved in the comparison:
Until now, Woltemade had to settle for a silver card with a 69 rating in FC 25 Ultimate Team. The new card can even compete with the current meta.
How do you get Woltemade’s upgrade? You can find the better version in the standard Season Pass of Season 9 in FC 25. You will receive Woltemade at level 5 (5,000 SP), completely free of charge. The only thing you need to do is: Choose the German striker Woltemade over Lingard during the player selection.
You can earn the necessary Season Points (SP) through tasks in Ultimate Team, Clubs, or Career mode.
After the short video, we will show you how the upgrade affects gameplay and which major weakness is eliminated.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
Upgrade eliminates major deficit, makes striker a jack-of-all-trades
What deficit is eliminated? Woltemade is among the slower players in the Bundesliga. According to statistics, he ranks only 249th in the Bundesliga with a speed of 32.98 km/h. The fastest player runs over 4 km/h faster.
In FC 25, Woltemade brings a crucial advantage over his real-life pace. The PlayStyles “Raserei” (Gold) and “Schneller Schritt” (Silver) give him a speed boost in both acceleration and top speed.
Thus, he can perfectly implement his already strong speed stats of 95 in the game and can even create a gap between himself and the defenders.
Why is Woltemade a jack-of-all-trades? The new card reflects very well what distinguishes Woltemade on the real football pitch. Thanks to his physical attributes, he has many strengths and few weaknesses.
At 1.98 m tall, Woltemade possesses strong physicality and can shield the ball very well with the PlayStyle “Ruhepol”. He also knows how to assert himself in aerial duels, as he gains additional jumping power with the PlayStyle “In der Luft”.
Despite his bulk, the striker can also impress with dribbling. With his PlayStyles “Tricks” and “Technik,” you can overcome opponents with close ball control and skill moves.
As a true goal scorer, Woltemade masters the most relevant goal-scoring PlayStyles even in Gold with “Flacher Vollspannschuss” and “Angeschnittener Schuss” to accurately place his shots.
However, Woltemade is not just a cold-blooded finisher; he can also set up his teammates well. He is assisted by the “Schnittellenpass” (Gold) and “Entscheidender Pass” (Silver).
Woltemade is also a special striker in FC 25. Hardly any player brings such a complete package of physicality, good ball handling, strong vision, and a keen sense for goals. Especially towards the end of FC 25, he is an interesting card to try something new in attack. Meanwhile, the first information about the new FC 26 is circulating: EA unveils cover for FC 26, fulfilling the wish of many fans with a new star
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An enemy thought to be dead in World of Warcraft could return in Midnight. At least there are clear hints.
World of Warcraft announced a few hours ago that the intro cinematic for “Midnight” will be shown at GamesCom 2025. Most fans were already aware of this beforehand, but a new artwork that was also released provided plenty of room for theories.
The image depicts the Void’s attack on Azeroth – and the shadowy silhouette of something in the background, allowing for multiple interpretations.
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WoW: The Alliance of the Space Traveler – Patch 11.2 Ghosts of K’aresh
What is this artwork? The artwork shows five creatures resembling voidwalkers. The colors belong to the “cosmic void,” which Blizzard has teased in recent patches. Among the shadows of the environment, parts of the architecture of the blood elves can be seen, and a massive whirl of blue-black smoke reaches into the sky while void projectiles crash down.
The artwork is quite cool – and yet it hides a secret. Or does it?
N’Zoth or Silvermoon – A Detail with Multiple Interpretations
What is particularly interesting is a small detail. In the background of the image, in the lighter smoke, the outline of a structure can be seen.
My first thought was: There is only one being in World of Warcraft that has this body shape. N’Zoth, the Old God.
Years ago, Blizzard announced recurring enemies as silhouettes in the darkness, even Xal’atath was the case.
Therefore, my reaction was: This must be N’Zoth. Finally, it is revealed that the Old God is not really dead, as has been suspected for many years. He reappears and plays a major role in Midnight.
After all, the outline perfectly fits the shape of the Old God. Two towering spikes reaching into the sky with a rounded shape, split in the middle.
This can only be N’Zoth. My shadow priest has already celebrated a joyful inner descent into madness.
At least for an hour. Because then someone pointed out:
“I don’t think that is N’Zoth. That looks like the Sunspire Tower of Silvermoon.”
Unfortunately, I must admit: Yes, that would fit too. Because the shape could simply be the top of the Sunspire Tower. My disappointment was immense and my day ruined.
Yes, that would fit too. But I deny it.
But hey, I won’t give up hope. Because maybe Blizzard chose this shadowy depiction intentionally. Perhaps the fog is intentionally a bit ambiguous. At least, I hold onto the hope that we will see something from N’Zoth again. Because Blizzard has put too much work into its story in recent months to really let him stay dead …
Are there more clues? Yes, there are. Because although N’Zoth’s story was supposed to find an end with the conclusion of Battle for Azeroth, it really didn’t. Because even in the “Dragonflight” expansion, N’Zoth got new voice lines that showed us once again: The Old God is far too clever to have simply died in Battle for Azeroth. Because he knew what was coming.
Moreover, Blizzard took the trouble to hide a few new motivations of N’Zoth in the new “Lorewalking” questline around Xal’atath. That all of this was only created retroactively and that the Old God does not appear at all seems rather unlikely. At least in my tentacle clouded eyes.
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In Pokémon GO there are suddenly new Pokémon – ones that are usually not found.
What is happening in Pokémon GO? In Pokémon GO, the Water Festival 2025 has just started, but that seems not to be everything: As several Trainers report in the subreddit “TheSilphRoad” about Pokémon GO, they are currently finding some exciting Pokémon in the wild.
Other Trainers caught Mähikel and also reported on Reddit: The Goat Pokémon was long only catchable at certain local events, but it recently appeared stronger at this year’s GO Fest. Now it seems to have finally been released into the wild. In the comments, someone even shows that Mähikel’s evolution Chevrumm is also out and about.
And yet others report that they have sighted and caught the Fire Worm Thermopod.
Moreover, further players explain that even more exciting wild Pokémon, including higher-stage evolutions, can be found. This includes, for example, Granforgita, Maxax, Phandra, Krarmor, and other interesting Pokémon (via Reddit).
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So sah das Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris aus
Trainers are excited about new spawns – but will they last?
This is how the community reacts: The new spawns are received with quite a bit of enthusiasm. Players are excited to catch exciting Pokémon in the wild that they might not have yet. A few voices:
“I just caught a wild Granforgita and thought I was being tricked by Zorua again,” says user krispyboyz on Reddit. Zorua disguises itself in the wild as your buddy Pokémon. This was apparently not the case here!
“Looks like they opened the floodgates when it comes to wild spawns. It was about time,” says another user on Reddit.
“Time to play this event, even if it rains,” says a user on Reddit.
Why are they suddenly out and about? This is currently unclear. A corresponding event was actually not announced. And this point is currently causing some concern among players. They are wondering whether this release was actually planned and if the spawns will really stay.
The answer is likely to show in the coming days, as we will see whether the Pokémon can still be found or if they disappear as suddenly as they appeared. We’ll keep an eye on it! Let us know in the comments what Pokémon you find in the wild.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? The mentioned Water Festival will continue for a few more days, with the Gigantamax Day featuring Lapras and the start of the “Summer Concert” event this weekend. After that, more events will come where you can catch exciting Pokémon. We show you the overview here: All Pokémon GO events in July 2025.
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The developers who worked on the halted MMORPG “Project Blackbird” at ZeniMax Online Studios have still not been laid off two weeks after the announcement of its cancellation. For an expert, however, it’s just a matter of time.
Which MMORPG is it about? Project Blackbird was supposed to be a new AAA MMORPG from the creators of Elder Scrolls Online and aimed to conquer the market with a sci-fi setting as one of the few major MMORPGs from the West.
Unlike previously assumed, there have been no layoffs yet, but it probably won’t be long before that changes.
Elder Scrolls Online continues to thrive despite the “Blackbird” cancellation:
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Your World, Your Playstyle – Live Action Trailer Lures You to Tamriel
No layoffs yet
What is the status of the employees? Although the development of the MMORPG has been halted, the developers are still employed at ZeniMax Online Studios. The reason, however, is not that they are needed for another project, but that the union “ZeniMax Online Studios United-CWA” is still negotiating a severance package.
In a statement from the union on Bluesky, it is explained that negotiations over the severance and the future of the employees are ongoing. The union further states that as long as there is no agreement, all employees will remain employed and receive full pay and all other benefits of their employment contracts.
However, the union does not disclose how far negotiations with Microsoft have progressed or when a result can be expected. However, the company will likely want to expedite the severance package since there’s nothing left to work on for Project Blackbird.
What does the future hold? Even though negotiations are still ongoing, the union openly admits in its statement on Bluesky that there will be layoffs in the workforce. While the news about the yet-to-be-layoffs initially brought joy on social media, industry expert Jason Schreier dampens expectations.
On Bluesky, he clarifies: “The employees of ZeniMax Online Studios who worked on Blackbird are only still employed while their union negotiates a severance. Almost all of them will lose their jobs. It just hasn’t happened formally yet.”
That the employees have not yet been laid off is likely thanks to their union. The future of the developers, however, will not be with ZeniMax Online Studios despite the pending layoffs. What the end of Project Blackbird means for the MMORPG industry has been explained by MeinMMO expert Karsten Scholz: The end of the ZeniMax MMORPG frustratingly highlights the biggest problem of the genre
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Netflix is increasingly becoming a streaming service that offers many fantastic animes. Two new series debuted in July and captivated numerous viewers.
Both series have been remarkably well received on Netflix. So well that one of the animes even fought its way into the top 5.
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Dandadan: Official Trailer for Season 2 of the Anime
An Anime Lands in the Top 5 on Netflix
How successful was the debut of the two animes? According to Netflix Tudum, 5.4 million people watched season 2 of “Dandadan” in the past week. For “The Summer When Hikaru Died”, there were 2 million viewers.
This places the two animes at 4th and 8th among the most-watched non-English series. The Top 10 is currently dominated by all 3 seasons of Squid Game, as the grand finale aired at the end of June.
However, even when considering all series on Netflix, “Dandadan” ranks 5th among the most-watched series (as seen on Flixpatrol). In Taiwan, “Dandadan” is even the most-watched series overall.
Other animes also demonstrate that Japanese series are no longer a niche on Netflix: “Gachiakuta” ranks 1st among the most-watched series in many Asian countries, even though it does not appear in the Top 10.
Instead, the actor is currently able to showcase how good he can be in cinema. While he was unfortunately wasted in X-Men: First Class, he appears much longer in the new Superman movie.
Whom does Gathegi play in Superman? In the new film by James Gunn, Edi Gathegi appears as Mister Terrific. He is an underrated but very smart hero. He is part of the Justice Gang and plays a crucial role in the new Superman, but also in the upcoming DC Universe overall. How well this will work currently depends on the success of Superman.
Fans of the actor are very pleased with his role in the new film and see it as late vindication for the ridiculous death in X-Men. On Reddit , users write:
“At least he looked great in that Superman film. He impressed in every scene,” says Built4dominance.
“He was… Terrific. It’s a great movie, and he is one of the highlights,” writes codexcdm.
“He was finally rehabilitated and has returned as Mr. Terrific,” states UltimateArtist829.
“Flash forward to 2025: ‘I’m damn Mr. Terrific!'”,
“At least he looked great in that Superman film. He impressed in every scene,” says Built4dominance.
“He was… Terrific. It’s a great movie, and he is one of the highlights,” writes codexcdm.
“He was finally rehabilitated and has returned as Mr. Terrific,” states UltimateArtist829.
“Flash forward to 2025: ‘I’m damn Mr. Terrific!'”,
Instead, the actor is currently able to showcase how good he can be in cinema. While he was unfortunately wasted in X-Men: First Class, he appears much longer in the new Superman movie.
Whom does Gathegi play in Superman? In the new film by James Gunn, Edi Gathegi appears as Mister Terrific. He is an underrated but very smart hero. He is part of the Justice Gang and plays a crucial role in the new Superman, but also in the upcoming DC Universe overall. How well this will work currently depends on the success of Superman.
Fans of the actor are very pleased with his role in the new film and see it as late vindication for the ridiculous death in X-Men. On Reddit , users write:
“At least he looked great in that Superman film. He impressed in every scene,” says Built4dominance.
“He was… Terrific. It’s a great movie, and he is one of the highlights,” writes codexcdm.
“He was finally rehabilitated and has returned as Mr. Terrific,” states UltimateArtist829.
“Flash forward to 2025: ‘I’m damn Mr. Terrific!'”,
X-Men: First Class was released in 2011. In the movie, there was a character who unfortunately was killed off very quickly, even though he technically couldn’t die. This upset fans, who can now be satisfied thanks to Superman.
Which mutant is meant? In X-Men: First Class, the character Darwin appears. His real name is Armando Mu z. While he is more of a supporting character, he stands out with impressive abilities.
As the name Darwin suggests, he can adapt to any situation or environment. He always has the perfect contingency plan, making him theoretically immortal. For example, he can grow gills to survive underwater. However, this ability was ignored in a crucial moment in the film, leading to the character’s ignominious end.
His early death upset fans
How did Darwin die? In the fight against the big villain Sebastian Shaw, Darwin came out the worse. An energy ball that Shaw put in his mouth killed him. This seemed absurd, as the mutant should have been able to quickly adapt to the new danger.
To this day, X-Men fans are upset about this death. On YouTube, the topic is discussed, and a user summarizes the opinions of many others well: “I hate it when they have overpowered characters in the film just to show how strong the villain is.”
Another user calls Darwin’s death the “dumbest death in the series.”
The actor who played Darwin, Edi Gathegi, was dissatisfied with his character’s fate, as he clarified in an interview with Hollywood Reporter:
I called my agents and said: “Hey, listen, I have a problem with this character being the only black character in the film aside from Zoë Kravitz’s character. Also, I’m the only mutant to die prematurely in the middle of the film. That was in 2009, and I thought: ‘Killing the black character first is so cliché. I can’t do that.’
Nevertheless, he accepted the role. Initially, he was given hopes that his character would return in later films, but this did not happen.
“Flash forward to 2025: ‘I’m damn Mr. Terrific!'”,
“At least he looked great in that Superman film. He impressed in every scene,” says Built4dominance.
“He was… Terrific. It’s a great movie, and he is one of the highlights,” writes codexcdm.
“He was finally rehabilitated and has returned as Mr. Terrific,” states UltimateArtist829.
“Flash forward to 2025: ‘I’m damn Mr. Terrific!'”,
Instead, the actor is currently able to showcase how good he can be in cinema. While he was unfortunately wasted in X-Men: First Class, he appears much longer in the new Superman movie.
Whom does Gathegi play in Superman? In the new film by James Gunn, Edi Gathegi appears as Mister Terrific. He is an underrated but very smart hero. He is part of the Justice Gang and plays a crucial role in the new Superman, but also in the upcoming DC Universe overall. How well this will work currently depends on the success of Superman.
Fans of the actor are very pleased with his role in the new film and see it as late vindication for the ridiculous death in X-Men. On Reddit , users write:
“At least he looked great in that Superman film. He impressed in every scene,” says Built4dominance.
“He was… Terrific. It’s a great movie, and he is one of the highlights,” writes codexcdm.
“He was finally rehabilitated and has returned as Mr. Terrific,” states UltimateArtist829.
“Flash forward to 2025: ‘I’m damn Mr. Terrific!'”,
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On July 16, 2025, Patch 1.01.5 for Elden Ring: Nightreign will be released. You can find out when the servers will be down, when you can play again, and the patch notes here.
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down so that the new update can be applied to the servers. During this time, you can only play Nightreign offline and solo. To play online again, you will need to have downloaded the new update – however, it is not yet available.
Server downtime in Nightreign – when? The servers will be shut down on July 16, 2025, at 10:00 CEST (17:00 JST, 01:00 PDT) on all platforms.
When can I play Nightreign again? According to a post on X.com, the maintenance and implementation of the patch will take around 1 hour. We will inform you as soon as the servers are available again.
What is included in the patch, you will find out in the next section.
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Diese Special-Events solltet ihr in Elden Ring Nightreign nicht verpassen
All Patch Notes for 1.01.3
What is in the patch notes? The maintenance hasn’t started yet. Therefore, we still do not know what exactly will change. If information becomes available that provides further details about the possible contents, we will update this part of the overview for you.
Based on our experience, we suspect, however, that the patch notes will be released as soon as the server downtime is over. You won’t have to wait long to find out what is set to change. Since it is a small patch, we assume that FromSoftware will only make balance changes.
In the future, Nightreign is also expected to receive additional content such as a major DLC. This will likely bring new bosses and characters for a fresh experience. To find out what else awaits you, the latest status on planned content, and when you can expect them, read here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Roadmap and upcoming content
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The developers of Dune: Awakening have announced a server maintenance scheduled for July 16, 2025, to implement changes and fixes on the servers of the survival MMO. MeinMMO will inform you about when you can expect to play againand will provide the patch notes as soon as they are available.
How long will the servers be offline? According to a post on x.com, the servers of Dune: Awakening are set to go offline on July 16, 2025, at 09:00 AM. The maintenance is expected to last approximately 120 minutes. If everything goes as planned, you should be able to return to the servers by 11:00 AM. Should there be any delays, we will update this announcement to keep you informed.
Why is there maintenance? The exact contents of the patch are not yet known. The official patch notes will be available once it is live. As soon as they are available, you will find them here.
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Dune: Awakening – Das ist die Zukunft des MMOs
What do I need to know about Dune: Awakening? The new survival MMO was released on June 10, 2025, for PC and takes you to the desert planet Arrakis. However, you won’t encounter the familiar storyline from the books or movies, but an alternative timeline where Paul Atreides was never born.
Hunger, thirst, sun, aggressive enemies – from the very first moment, survival is the focus of Dune: Awakening. By building better tools, gear, bases, vehicles, and weapons, you make your daily life easier, allowing you to focus more on exploring the game world, mastering dungeons, or experiencing the story.
In large parts of the game world, you can encounter a maximum of 39 other players. Exceptions are the two faction capitals and the deep desert, a vast endgame area where PvP is active almost everywhere and changes fundamentally every week due to a storm. You can find out more in our overview: Dune: Awakening – Everything about the release on PS5, Xbox, and PC
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Nightingale has been having trouble reaching players on Steam: Now the survival MMO is shutting down its official online servers. But it is not completely over for the game.
What kind of game is this? Nightingale is a survival game by developer Inflexion Games and was released on February 20, 2024, for PC on Steam and PS5. The game had a strong start, but player numbers on Steam drastically decreased over time.
At release, Nightingale had over 47,000 concurrent players on Steam, according to steamdb.info, but after a few months, there were only about 1,000.
In the last 24 hours, the game only reached a player peak of 315 (as of July 15, 2025).
In Nightingale, you play as a world traveler searching for a refuge for humanity. Your journey takes you through a magical Fae world – or rather through several. You travel through portals to explore new areas alone or with other players.
With the “Realms Rebuilt” update, the game has significantly improved since its release:
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Nightingale: The changes in the major update ‘Realms Rebuilt’ and how the survival game is changing
Nightingale is now taking official online servers offline
This is the next step: The developers announced this in a post on Steam. There, the creators write: This decision was not easy, but it is well justified. Their original vision for the game never quite came together.
The developers say: “Many players primarily use our hosting infrastructure for single-player sessions, and only a small fraction play in larger groups of five or six people.” Therefore, it is difficult to justify maintaining the online infrastructure – especially since the resources spent on it could be used elsewhere in development.
Despite all its early difficulties, Nightingale is one of the most innovative survival games of recent years with its ideas, but it just couldn’t establish itself properly. You can find more recommendations in our list on MeinMMO. You can find it here: The 30 best survival games 2025 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox.
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