In September 2022, the Anime Eisen Flügel was announced, but then disappeared without a trace. Now, after 3 years, there is finally an update.
What kind of anime is this? Eisen Flügel is based on a light novel with 2 volumes and is set to be adapted into a film soon. Viewers will follow the adventures of young Karl Schnitz, a talented pilot from the Republic of Silvanna.
In his world, there are dragons that dominate the skies. Karl wants to break this world order and build an airplane that is faster than the notorious Emperor Dragon.
In the background, there are political tensions between his homeland and the neighboring country. Both states are still weakened due to a past war.
Karl invents the Blitz Vogel, which uses a jet engine instead of traditional propellers. With the airplane, he aims to catch up with the Emperor Dragon.
The film primarily revolves around the question of whether human ingenuity can overcome the natural superiority of dragons. Political intrigues and the development of a new weapon are also part of the story. You can see the trailer for the anime film here:
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Iron Wings: Trailer for the anime film with dragons and airplanes
Eisen Flügel has been silent for a long time
What is the current status of Eisen Flügel? The anime was first announced in 2022, and since then there has been no update. The trailer only shows a few sequences, but still no significant scenes.
Furthermore, the trailer still does not have a final release date. Not even an approximate timeframe has been provided. Therefore, it will likely take some time before the film hits theaters and streaming services.
The anime is currently still in production at A-1 Pictures. The studio is also responsible for the anime adaptation of Solo Leveling and The Seven Deadly Sins.
What is the mood like regarding the trailer? On Reddit and in the comments on YouTube, there are some users comparing the anime to the anime Fate/stay night. This is because Takashi Takeuchi is responsible for the character design of the series and now also for Eisen Flügel.
Additionally, Yuki Kajiura, the composer of Fate/Zero, is on board. Even the author of Eisen Flügel is connected to Fate/Zero – after all, he contributed to the story.
Many users write that they are interested and cannot wait to learn more about the anime. The animation itself receives mixed reactions – some praise the animation quality of the airplanes, while others ironically note that the airplanes “are the best that PlayStation 2 models could produce in 2011”.
With the new season came new features in Diablo 4. Many players are still missing the seasonal items – but apparently they are simply to blame themselves.
The new feature in Season 9 of Diablo 4 is the Horadric spells, which you use to enhance your builds. The spells consist of three components: Catalyst, Infusion, and Arcana. While you acquire Catalysts and Infusions through the seasonal questline, you find the Arcana in the Horadric vaults within the Nightmare dungeons.
Which seasonal items are we talking about? Because the Arcana were rarely dropped in these vaults at the beginning, Blizzard responded with a hotfix and increased the drop rate. But now many players realize: There are still some items missing in the seasonal inventory tab. They simply overlooked the items or forgot to pick them up.
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Diablo 4 shows Horadric spells and new endgame content in the trailer for Season 9
“Loot Messies” have better luck here
What is the problem with the Arcana? The Arcana come in three rarity levels: magical (blue), rare (yellow), and legendary (orange) – just like regular equipment. And many players develop a selective loot behavior over time: Blue and yellow items are eventually ignored. And when Arcana are among the “trash items”, they are simply left behind.
In a post on Reddit, Former_Chipmunk_7443 asks: “Is it normal to only find legendary Arcana? I wonder if I am just leaving the rare and magical ones because I usually ignore those colors.” And The_Dynasty_Warrior apparently asks in disbelief: “Do we have to pick them up?”
The user praxisplays sums it up: “It’s actually pretty easy to get them, but difficult to notice them. They have the same colors as other items, so you probably overlooked some.”
And in another Reddit post, a user points out to definitely take the items from the chests. And Stillwindows95 summarizes it in his comment:
In this particular case, I’m glad to be a loot messie. I just can’t leave anything on the ground, everything has to be salvaged. By the second day of the season, I had fully acquired all Catalysts, Infusions, and Arcana. On the first day, I had the bug where I only found two Arcana, but afterwards at most it took 20 Nightmare dungeons until I had everything.
For this mentioned bug, Blizzard recently issued a hotfix and increased the drop rates of the Arcana. Even before, there was an increase in the drop rate for the Horadric vials, which you can use to upgrade your spells. So it shouldn’t fail due to quantity – but you have to pick them up yourself.
The Horadric spells are an important part of many endgame builds in Diablo 4. The Catalyst is the foundation of your spell, the Infusion determines the elemental damage, and the Arcana modify the base power. To find out which builds are currently the strongest for all endgame content, check out our Tier List: Diablo 4: Tier List of the best builds in Season 9
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Before he became a star with Big Bang Theory, an actor starred in another series. There he was given a special honor that he later raved about.
Who is being talked about? Fans of Big Bang Theory of course know Kunal Nayyar. In the series, he plays Dr. Rajesh Koothrappali, known as Raj. He portrayed this role for twelve seasons and became a familiar face in the world of series. Even though he almost didn’t get it.
Those who were attentive could see the actor previously in other productions. Among other things, he appeared in another well-known series: Navy CIS. His role there is small, but Kunal Nayyar still positively remembers it to this day. The reason for this is curious.
Whom did Nayyar play? If you keep your eyes open, you can spot the actor in the fourth season of Navy CIS. In episode 12, which first aired in January 2007, Kunal Nayyar plays a terrorist.
His role is not particularly large. His character is merely an accomplice of the actual villain. As such, the actor wears a beard that suspiciously looks fake, which is due to the actor’s lack of facial hair.
Although the role was small, Nayyar was allowed to play in a scene with the series’ main actor, Mark Harmon. There was an encounter between the two, during which Harmon’s character did not treat the terrorist gently.
Kunal Nayyar recounted in a conversation with the Screen Actors Guild (via usatoday.com) about his beginnings as an actor, and how he was beaten by Harmon in the scene. The shoot was a lot of fun for him – he describes it as “the best experience of my life.”
Only a few months after this impressive experience on the set of Navy CIS, Big Bang Theory started. The series aired from September 2007 and ended only in 2019 after twelve seasons.
In Dune: Awakening players now bring their most valuable items to the bank. This is due to raids from cheaters, against which there seems to be no defense at the moment.
Which resource is it about? As is often the case in the Dune universe, this time it is about spice. The most valuable resource on Arrakis is both a coveted trading good and a crafting component, making it very popular among many players.
However, hackers have also set their sights on the precious material, and currently, there seems to be only one way to protect yourself: the way to the bank.
This is what the future of Dune: Awakening looks like:
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Dune: Awakening – Das ist die Zukunft des MMOs
Hackers become burglars
What is it about the hackers in Dune: Awakening? Again and again, posts from players can be found on Reddit, stating that after logging in, they find looted crates that only lack money and spice. This also happened to player -Necron-Overlord- on Reddit.
He is a solo player, and only he has access rights to his base. However, one day when he logged in, all his spice was gone.
Another case is described by CoruscantGuardFox on Reddit. He shows his base, apparently ravaged by hackers. According to his post, hackers teleported into the base, eliminated his group, and looted the crates.
That such cases also occur in the supposedly safe Hagga basin is shown by the Reddit post by Unanonymous553. He even hid his most important resources in a secret chest, but when he logged in one day, his hidden spice and plastanium bars were missing.
How can one protect themselves? Although it is unclear whether hackers or bugs are responsible for the missing items, the currently safest way is to store the most important and expensive items in the bank. This is located in Arrakeen or Harko Village and offers each player a personal storage compartment.
There, money and everything spice that is not currently needed for crafting should be stored. Spice is currently the most valuable resource in Dune: Awakening, and is therefore particularly worth protecting. The money, on the other hand, can be deposited into the bank account and has no limit.
Are you planning to challenge Solgaleo in Pokémon GO? Then our raid guide with the best counters against the monster will help you.
What kind of Pokémon is Solgaleo? Solgaleo is a legendary Pokémon that comes from Generation 7. The Psychic-Steel Pokémon is one of the two evolutions that you can obtain from Cosmog or Cosmovum, alongside Lunala. You can challenge the monster from July 8 to July 14, 2025.
We will show you which monsters are the best counters against Solgaleo and against which types it has weaknesses (type effectiveness).
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Defeating Solgaleo in Raids – With these Counters
Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
Shadow Chandelure with Fire Spin and Shadow Ball
Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
Mega-Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow Moltres with Fire Spin and Overheat
Shadow Darmanitan with Fire Fang and Overheat
Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Shadow Charizard with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing
Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
Shadow Entei with Fire Spin and Overheat
Weaknesses of Solgaleo: The Pokémon has the types Psychic and Steel. Therefore, it is susceptible to attacks from types Ground, Ghost, Fire, and Dark. So mainly rely on such attacks to defeat Solgaleo.
Is there a Shiny Solgaleo? No, currently the Shiny variant of Solgaleo is not yet available in Pokémon GO.
How many trainers are needed? If you already have very strong counters at a high level, you can defeat the monster with just 2 trainers. However, it will be a tough fight. For safety, bring more trainers to make the battle easier.
Also, remember to organize your raid teams beforehand. This way, you can ensure that you are always starting the battle with your best team, can heal the team quickly during the fight, and save some time in each raid lobby: Tips for organizing raid teams.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 shines in a new light. MeinMMO author Max Handwerk was allowed to test it.
“Here!” – I have rarely responded so quickly to the question of who in our editorial team wants to try out the new “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4”.
Why? That’s quickly explained: I love this skateboarding series endlessly. My first Tony Hawk game was “Underground” for the PS2, which we rented countless times from the video store as a family. After that, I caught up on all the Pro Skater titles and played the subsequent games as well. Only when the real skateboard controllers arrived did my passion cool down a bit.
At any rate, until “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2” was released by Vicarious Visions and Activision in 2020. This remake did everything right and managed to recreate the magic of the past on screen.
There was a need for someone to take over. But then Iron Galaxy came into play, took over the project “Pro Skater 3 + 4” – and now we have the result.
Honestly: I was worried whether the next game, without Vicarious Visions, could live up to the fantastic 1 + 2. But my hours so far with 3 + 4 allow only one judgment.
The new development team has done it.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is also coming to Switch 2
Tony Hawk shaped my youth; now he can also shape my 30s
Do you know that movie clip from Ratatouille, where the restaurant critic Ego takes a bite of a dish and suddenly feels transported back to his childhood through the taste?
Exactly that feeling is evoked for me by Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 when Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” blares from the speakers, Tony Hawk grinds a rail on a cruise ship with his board, jumps off, adds a flip trick, and races down the next ramp.
Then it’s back up, right arrow key, down arrow key, circle – and the 360 Varial McTwist is landed smoothly while the sound that every “special trick” makes in the game activates the next waves of nostalgia in the brain.
For a remake of a gaming classic, that’s probably a good sign – because surely one of the developers’ goals was to evoke that nostalgia for anyone who used to roll around on the digital skateboard back in the day. I felt it – and therefore my most important requirement for the game has already been met: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 plays like it used to and is just as much fun.
But let’s take off the nostalgia goggles for a moment, as probably not everyone here is in their early 30s and played Tony Hawk games extensively before. What content does this game actually offer?
With Tony, it’s across the shipCrazy goals are part of itThe game can look really slickFans of the old parks will feel at homeThe various levels have been lovingly redesignedYou score extra points with special tricks
What’s in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4? We have tested it
To summarize: The heart of the game is the tour mode. Here you gradually play through the 19 parks of the game and solve various objectives to unlock additional parks in the tour. Most of the parks are familiar from the past, from the foundry to Canada to Alcatraz. They have been lovingly redesigned and look really good. But there are also a few new ones!
The objectives in the parks range from simple “Break the high score through tricks” objectives to collectible tasks to objectives like “Mess up tourist groups’ photos”, “Rescue a painter from a shark”, or “Trigger an earthquake” – which is just what skaters do. These games have always been full of chaotic energy, and the latest installment is no different.
The professor won’t like this
In each level, you have a two-minute limit to try to complete as many objectives as possible. Once the timer runs out, you can start a new run and tackle more objectives – until you’ve completed everything. This can take a while because while some objectives can be completed “on the side”, it’s not so easy to find the solution for others.
It should be noted: This has always been the case in THPS 3; in THPS 4, a freely explorable career mode was implemented without a timer. The fact that the timer is now also present in the THPS 4 levels, instead of implementing the career mode familiar from back then, upset some fans beforehand. However, I haven’t mind it during my test so far – the game works really well this way. There is also an option in the game to extend the timer to up to 60 minutes if you want to work through some objectives and just skate around a bit.
In addition to the objectives, you will also find various collectibles in the levels.
Bundles of cash
Secret skateboards
Iron Galaxy badges
Stat points
You can collect all of these. And with that, you can buy clothing for your skaters, unlock new skaters, upgrade old skaters, watch skate videos, use more special tricks, or activate other new content.
And that’s a point I really appreciate about this game: You collect things here and there, complete a few objectives, and suddenly there’s something new to try out – whether skater, clothing, or even a skatepark. You unlock things gradually – just like before!
By the way, there are plenty of skaters as well. Classic skaters from the past, modern skaters, and even a few crazier characters. Additionally, you can create your own skater, which is fully customizable.
There are even endgame challenges that you unlock once you have completed all objectives in the parks and won the competitions. But I’m not that far yet.
It’s not just about high jumps but also balance
Otherwise, the game offers:
A multiplayer mode – online, but also local in split-screen
Within this mode, there are various competitions you can race against each other in. It starts with high score comparisons and ends with tag games.
You can create your own park and play parks created by others. The create-a-park feature has apparently been greatly enhanced, though I haven’t been able to delve too deeply into it yet.
You can also create your own objectives in the parks.
Modes like free ride or the two-minute challenge return in each park with global high score comparisons
And you can play a kind of speedrun mode, where it is compared who can complete the objectives of a park the fastest.
A comprehensive soundtrack with suitable skate music – mostly from the past
The game also has a photo mode
To summarize the summary: There is a lot to play here. However, it should be noted that the fundamental gameplay of skating, landing tricks, and exploring the levels to solve objectives generally remains the same. If you like that, this is the place for you. If you’re less into skateboard chaos, it’s not.
When does Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 release? The game officially releases on July 11, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Steam, Battle.net, Microsoft PC Store, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo SwitchTM 2. The Deluxe version offers early access, allowing you to play 3 days earlier.
You will have noticed from my report: The game has really impressed me. Just by how it brings back the old Tony Hawk feeling, but also through the sheer amount of possibilities to explore skate games in a new way. I am also quite looking forward to discovering all the secrets, unlockables, and creations of other players. What do you think of the Tony Hawk games? Are they something for you, or not? Let us know in the comments!
A multiplayer mode – online, but also local in split-screen
Within this mode, there are various competitions you can race against each other in. It starts with high score comparisons and ends with tag games.
You can create your own park and play parks created by others. The create-a-park feature has apparently been greatly enhanced, though I haven’t been able to delve too deeply into it yet.
You can also create your own objectives in the parks.
Modes like free ride or the two-minute challenge return in each park with global high score comparisons
And you can play a kind of speedrun mode, where it is compared who can complete the objectives of a park the fastest.
A comprehensive soundtrack with suitable skate music – mostly from the past
The game also has a photo mode
To summarize the summary: There is a lot to play here. However, it should be noted that the fundamental gameplay of skating, landing tricks, and exploring the levels to solve objectives generally remains the same. If you like that, this is the place for you. If you’re less into skateboard chaos, it’s not.
When does Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 release? The game officially releases on July 11, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Steam, Battle.net, Microsoft PC Store, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo SwitchTM 2. The Deluxe version offers early access, allowing you to play 3 days earlier.
You will have noticed from my report: The game has really impressed me. Just by how it brings back the old Tony Hawk feeling, but also through the sheer amount of possibilities to explore skate games in a new way. I am also quite looking forward to discovering all the secrets, unlockables, and creations of other players. What do you think of the Tony Hawk games? Are they something for you, or not? Let us know in the comments!
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In Pokémon GO the first Hyper Bonus: Hisui Celebration starts. It brings not only Hisui Zorua but also a lot of other bonuses.
When does the event run? The Hisui Celebration starts on Tuesday, July 8, at 10:00 AM. It ends on Sunday, July 13, at 8:00 PM.
The event is part of the Hyper Bonuses. These are particularly strong events that were unlocked through global tasks at the GO Fest.
And if you look at the bonus list, you can see: Yes, the event truly deserves the title “Hyper Bonus”.
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Hisui Zorua brings additional bonuses to Pokémon GO
Which bonuses should you take advantage of? Starting tomorrow, a whole bunch of them will be available that you should take advantage of. We show you an overview.
Hisui Zorua appears for the first time. You can evolve it into Hisui Zoroark for 50 candies.
Space-Time Anomalies will appear in the game, bringing altered Pokémon spawns.
In addition, there will be a special collector’s challenge.
In raids, Unown U will appear with increased shiny chances
Generally, you will have an increased shiny chance on Hisui Voltorb and Hisui Barboach
What else can be found in the event? In the raids, you will mainly encounter Hisui Pokémon, such as Washakwil, Arctovish, Sneasel, or Damythir and Axanthor. A great opportunity if you are still missing them in your Pokédex.
You will also be able to catch some Hisui Pokémon in the wild. Zorua is also just roaming around in the wild.
And as usual, you will find field research and collector challenges in the game that fit the event.
Take advantage of the bonuses: Especially the XP and Stardust bonuses are really good. If you still have a Lucky Egg (double XP) or a Star Piece (one and a half times Stardust), this is a great opportunity to use them and replenish your supplies in that regard. Otherwise, the new Zorua is especially an exciting catch! Want to know what else is happening in the game? Then you should check out our overview. We show you all the events you can still expect this month: All events in July 2025 at Pokémon GO.
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Once again, a Spotlight Hour awaits you in Pokémon GO. Here you can look forward to catching Voltorb in two forms.
What kind of event is this? The Spotlight Hour is a weekly event that takes place every Tuesday. You can expect at least one Pokémon to appear in very high numbers.
Additionally, the Spotlight Hour always brings you a bonus that is active during the 60-minute event.
In the next Spotlight Hour, Voltorb will be waiting for you. You can catch this Pokémon in both its regular form and its Hisui form. While both Pokémon are Electric type, the Hisui form also has the Grass type. Both monsters can evolve into Electrode or Hisuian Electrode respectively.
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Spotlight Hour on July 8 – Start and Bonuses
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As usual, the Spotlight Hour starts at 6:00 PM. After 60 minutes, at 7:00 PM, the event ends.
What bonuses are active? If you catch Pokémon during the event, you will receive double the amount of experience points. However, since the Hisui Celebration Hyper Bonus is also active during the Spotlight Hour, you will actually receive four times the amount of experience points instead of double.
If you also use a Lucky Egg, you can even earn eight times the amount of experience points when catching Pokémon for the duration of the item’s effect.
Can you catch Shiny Voltorb? Yes. With a bit of luck, you can also encounter both monsters in their Shiny variants. However, the chance is not increased.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it? If you’re hoping to get strong attackers from the event, you’ll unfortunately be disappointed. Both Pokémon and their evolutions are not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Both monsters are not particularly well suited for the Battle League either. Hisuian Electrode can at least perform well in a few special cups.
The experience point bonus combined with the high spawn rates can ensure that you can collect some additional experience points.
In addition to the Spotlight Hour, there are many other events and content awaiting you in the game this month. If you want to know what they are and when they take place, be sure to check out our overview of all events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The developers of Chrono Odyssey have once again commented on the feedback from the last closed beta of the MMORPG and unveiled the first part of their plans for the upcoming development.
The new post on Steam goes into much greater depth and will be complemented by a second post in the coming days. What’s exciting is already how extensive the developers’ ToDo list is and that they want to take the time to implement the feedback accordingly.
We do not intend to rush forward without getting everything right first. We want the next version of Chrono Odyssey to reflect all the hard work and honest feedback that has gone into this process. Our focus remains on quality and a more refined, comprehensive experience.
The latest trailer for Chrono Odyssey from the Summer Game Fest 2025:
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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer from Summer Game Fest 2025 shows action-packed battles and a dark world
To-Do List for Chrono Odyssey
What are the developers planning? In the first part of the development plans, the team names 3 main areas they want to focus on:
Animations and Combat
The hit feedback must be noticeably improved; actions should not feel sluggish or uncoordinated. Every movement should feel consistent and responsive. The possible reason for this not being the case has probably already been identified. Keywords: packet desynchronization between client and server.
Each weapon will receive its own identity. This will involve a system called “Matrix” that will grant access to 4 progression paths per weapon. These paths are intended to significantly impact your playstyle and gaming experience.
New combat animations will come, making each weapon feel unique and expressive.
The camera and the lock-on system for targeting enemies will be optimized.
Performance and Optimization
The developers want to reduce GPU usage to avoid GPU and rendering load.
The efficiency of development should be optimized by using reusable environmental resources, which should also benefit performance and maintenance.
By restructuring the loading system, memory consumption should be reduced and system stability improved. The new dynamic loading system should adapt to players’ hardware.
Graphics
Through various adjustments, the developers aim to improve the visual quality of the game, reduce unnecessary calculations and GPU usage while increasing realism.
The lighting effects, which were often criticized in the beta, will be optimized.
In the second part of the plans, according to the developers, the focus will also be on combat systems, technical stability, graphics, and animations. However, there are also topics such as sound, UI/UX, gameplay flexibility, player guidance, balancing, content flow, progression, replayability, social features, story, server stability, and bug fixes.
Chrono Odyssey is scheduled to be released this year for PC (Steam and Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. You can expect a mix of theme park and sandbox, with a strong focus on PvE content for solo players and small groups of 3, 5, or 10 players (PvP is available, but should be optional). More details can be found here: Chrono Odyssey: Release, Beta, Content – Everything Important About the Biggest New MMORPG from 2025
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In June 2025, the last episode of Game Two was released on ZDFneo. Now the team announces changes for the future.
What is going on with Game Two? Already in June 2024, an end of the gaming show Game Two was foreseeable, at least on the television channel ZDFneo. The show, which discussed current gaming topics every week, was likely too niche for the television channel and Game Two had to look for an alternative.
The consequence: The team around Game Two had to shrink, and in the future, Game Two wants to finance itself through memberships of the Rocket Beans Supporters Club. In a YouTube video, the most pressing questions from the community about the future of Game Two were answered.
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HandOfBlood: The most important thing about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer in under a minute
“We still have to clarify everything completely”
Who is the new team? The new team of Game Two will consist of Esther, Kuro, John, Markus, and Jasper in the future. Two members are leaving the new team: Trant and Tim.
Trant will be producing freelance content in the future, which will not only deal with gaming topics. He wants to exchange ideas with various people in his content. He is not yet sure where the future will take him.
Tim stays with Beans Entertainment, but will no longer actively participate in Game Two. He wants to take on only a supportive role.
This is what the new team of Game Two looks like.
Regarding future content, Markus says: “We still have to clarify everything completely.” Old formats are to be maintained, but how the structure will be is still unclear.
First, however, there will be a summer break until after Gamescom 2025; by September at the latest, there will be two videos per week on the YouTube channel. During the summer break, there will only be one video per week at 12 noon, as usual.
Finally, Kuro addresses the community with a few words: “Even though this is a bit unfortunate and sad, we are still very hopeful and looking forward and are really excited. (…) We are attacking, we are sprinting forward, and we will rebuild Game Two into something really cool.” (Source: YouTube).
What the future holds for Game Two remains to be seen; however, by September at the latest, we will know more. Besides Game Two, DoktorFroid was also one of the gaming shows by YouTubers. They recently had to announce a big change, as the team split from the last founding member. You can read more about this on MeinMMO: After over 12 years, DoktorFroid parts ways with the last founding member of the YouTube channel
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After 7 years of development, Microsoft cancels the new MMORPG project from the studio behind Elder Scrolls Online. For MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz, this reflects a fundamental problem of the genre.
Since then, I used every meeting with Matt, Rich (Lambert, Game Director for The Elder Scrolls Online) and Kai (Schober, Community Manager at Bethesda) to at least ask: How is the project going? Is it perhaps clear when we will learn specific details? The answer was always a knowing smile and a shrug.
Who is writing here? Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO. He has been dealing with the best genre in the world almost daily for 16 years. His private first contact happened in 2005. Since then, he has accumulated several years of gameplay in various online role-playing games and played almost every relevant genre representative of the past nearly two decades at least for a while.
Yet, despite more and more years passing without an official presentation of the game, I was optimistic and extremely curious about the project. After all, there are hardly any ambitious MMORPGs being developed by large, experienced Western teams nowadays.
While the first season of ESO is running, the new Zenimax MMORPG is coming to an end…
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult – Part 1 – Release Trailer
7 Years in the Trash
Last week, particularly the employees directly affected by the layoffs at Microsoft were confronted with the bitter reality. The MMORPG with the code name “Blackbird”? Canceled. Almost all who had worked on the game recently? Fired.
For context: About 300 creatives are said to have worked on the game until its cancellation. The conception phase for “Blackbird” began as early as 2018. Over the past 7 years, many millions of dollars and a lot of work, heart, nerves, and passion must have been invested in development.
Even if you start small and keep the team relatively small, it takes many years and a high multi-million budget for implementation. For an ambitious genre representative, you quickly reach the dimensions of the most renowned and expensive AAA productions like GTA or The Last of Us.
Due to the “Massively Multiplayer Online” orientation, however, it is nearly impossible to achieve a comparable polish to the single-player blockbusters from Naughty Dog and Rockstar. No alpha or beta can simulate a launch where millions of interested players storm the servers.
The development of Star Wars: The Old Republic is said to have cost between 150 and 200 million US dollars – that was 14 years ago…
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Time is Running Out
If “Blackbird” had actually been released in 2028 as planned, it would have been in development for 10 years. That is an absurdly long period in which (not only) so much has changed in the gaming industry.
Trends come and go. New platforms and technologies establish themselves. With a bit of bad luck, a direct competitor title that wants to offer something similar might even come out before your own release.
Or, and this has also happened in this case: The company behind the game gets swallowed by an even bigger fish that suddenly dictates the future. And if the new decision-makers have plans in which a “Blackbird,” which would not appear for at least 3 more years, does not fit, the axe falls (unfortunately far too quickly and easily).
So, just in the long development time, there is so much risk that I can understand all decision-makers who in recent years have focused on other, less risky, less effort-intensive, and therefore more lucrative genres, you can find out more about that here: The Great Drought of MMORPGs and the Flight to More Lucrative Genres.
Ashes of Creation switched from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 … to be able to use the current technologies despite the long development time:
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MMORPG Ashes of Creation will be even more realistic – Shows great weather effects and seasons
And if they do come out, they are often just MMORPGs for a certain niche of sandbox and/or PvP fans, with old-school graphics and many compromises. Some may like that, but too many do not.
Asian MMORPGs, on the other hand, have a hard time on the Western market with their peculiarities. Peculiarities such as gender lock, real money auction houses plus Free2Play model, random elements in crafting, grind factor in endgame, mobile orientation, or in the design of models and races.
While there are still some other exciting and ambitious MMORPG projects from Western studios, they all have one thing in common: A final release is still many years away. Accordingly, a lot of positive or negative can still happen with these developments.
If we are very unlucky, none of these will come out. This possibility certainly depresses not just me, right?
Only with Ashes of Creation can genre fans likely look forward to a final release with high certainty. According to regular studio updates, Intrepid Studios are doing well, the game is making noticeable progress in alpha, and can already be tested by tens of thousands of interested players. In May 2025, they even achieved a significant milestone and welcomed more than 8,000 alpha testers simultaneously on a server.
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Generation Z gives a familiar concept a new name: Micro-Retirement – intentional breaks for better health and well-being.
What is Micro-Retirement? Micro-Retirement is a trend where working professionals, especially Generation Z, regularly take longer breaks from work. Unlike traditional retirement at the end of a career, they take a one-to-two-week break every 12 to 18 months. This often involves unpaid leave that is consciously used for relaxation and mental health.
According to studies fromSideHustles, even one in ten Americans plans to take a Micro-Retirement this year, a sign of how strong the desire for intentional breaks is growing.
While Generation Z is finding new ways to take breaks, this video shows another side of the digital reality: students using AI to find the addresses of strangers with little effort.
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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds
Between Job and Freedom
Where does the trend come from? This trend is particularly prevalent in the USA. There are no legal requirements for minimum vacation days, and extended paid leaves are the exception. Micro-Retirement is viewed by young employees as an opportunity to regularly disconnect, prevent burnout, and optimize work-life balance.
Mental health, personal fulfillment, and flexibility are very important to Generation Z. Social media and influencers promote the trend of celebrating breaks as part of a conscious lifestyle. Micro-Retirement is for many a response to the increasing pressures and stress in the modern workplace.
How does the concept work? The magazine FastCompany reports that Micro-Retirement can take various forms. Some quit their jobs, take a break, and then look for new ones. Others negotiate unpaid leave with their employers or utilize flexible work models.
Entrepreneurs intentionally plan breaks. An example is Joshua Charles, a U.S. entrepreneur who takes two weeks off every six months to travel and recharge. Benjamin Fields, a teacher and PhD student, also uses his side earnings to afford one to two weeks off each month for travel or festivals.
Pros and Cons of the Trend: Micro-Retirement can improve mental health and prevent burnout. However, unpaid breaks affect income, pension contributions, and long-term savings. A survey by LinkedIn shows that frequent interruptions can hinder career advancement and may be perceived as job hopping by employers.
According to an analysis by Nasdaq, Generation Z already has more debt than any other generation, averaging over $75,000 per person.
Is the trend really new? In Germany, vacation is legally regulated, usually paid, and firmly established in employment contracts. Many employees also have the right to additional days off or can negotiate extended breaks with a return guarantee with their employer.
In the USA, however, it is different. There, Micro-Retirement often means unpaid breaks or even a conscious job change to allow for relaxation.
Generation Z is no longer just looking for a job; they want flexible working hours and a true work-life balance. Micro-Retirement shows how important health and well-being are to young people. But what do young professionals really want? A career expert explains, and it’s not about table tennis tables.
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Horse racing is a popular (betting) sport in Japan. In a new game on Steam, players become the trainers of such racehorses. However, the horses do not look like horses, but like cute anime girls.
What kind of game is this? The game in question is Umamusume: Pretty Derby by developer Cygames. It has been playable on Steam since June 25, 2025, and is also available for iOS and Android devices. As a player, you choose one of 42 different Umamusume, which translates to horse daughters.
The chosen Umamusume is trained to improve her stats so that she wins her races against 17 other horse(girls). The training is randomized every day and focuses on aspects such as speed, power, endurance, and tactics.
The higher the stats, the better the chances of winning. After each victory, the horse girl gives a musical idol performance. The launch trailer provides a first look at the game:
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In diesem neuen Spiel auf Steam führt ihr ein Pferdemädchen zum Sieg auf der Rennbahn
Cute horse girls, musical performances, and gacha
What is Umamusume? Umamusume: Pretty Derby belongs to the eponymous anime, manga, and game universe, based on popular horses from Japanese horse racing.
The anime consists of 13 episodes that aired in the spring season of 2018 via Crunchyroll. At the same time, a mobile game was supposed to be released but was postponed until 2021. In the meantime, there are several manga adaptations and multiple spin-off animes. Even a theater play titled Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Sprinter’s Story was performed.
Each character in Umamusume is based on a real racehorse and is named after them. Additionally, the appearance of the girls is inspired by the racehorses:
The character Special Week corresponds to the same-named horse that raced from 1997 to 1999. The game character takes on the brown coat and white blaze, as well as the white-purple uniform of the riding jockey. However, the gender of the animal is not adapted. Special Week and many other racehorses are or were male but are still depicted as anime girls.
The characters of Umamusume are not only visually but also characteristically based on their real-life counterparts. Haru Urara is depicted as a cheerful anime girl who loses every race yet maintains her cheerfulness. Her real-life counterpart is the eponymous racehorse, which continually competed in the early 2000s, never won, and was still celebrated by racing fans.
When winning, your horse girl performs an idol show with dance and singing.
The gacha mechanics in the game are there to draw the horse girls and then improve them with cards that are also drawn.
How are real races connected to Umamusume? On the one hand, Umamusume licenses the names of popular racehorses from their (former) owners for the games, series, and more.
On the other hand, there are collaborations with racetracks and associations. The National Association of Racing, for example, is associated with the Kasamatsu racetrack. Developer Cygames also sponsors races in the USA to promote the corresponding local version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Moreover, the betting turnover surrounding the races has increased since the launch of Umamusume. In 2019, it was still at 2.881 trillion yen (approximately 19.32 billion euros) with the Japan Racing Association, and by 2023, it had risen to 3.275 trillion yen (approximately 17 billion euros). By the way, anyone generally interested in animes – even those unrelated to horse racing – might look forward to a new announcement from Anime Expo: “Did not expect an anime, but I am glad it’s coming” – The author of Full Metal Alchemist surprises fans with a new series
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A German commentator rose to the top of the German “League of Legends” scene. Now he has been fired and explains where the real problems lie.
Who is it about? Bastian “Basti” Lilienthal, also known as TSI Basti, is a German play-by-play caster in League of Legends. He is the one who intensifies the most action-packed moments in the game with his voice. The 24-year-old has been commenting for the Prime League, operated by Freaks4U, since 2021 across various leagues and tournaments of League of Legends on Twitch.
According to him, his greatest achievements include the German commentary of the League of Legends World Championship and the best times from NNO. During NNO’s Miracle Run, he produced streams with up to 50,000 viewers simultaneously and was involved in many of the highlights.
Now, the well-known face of the Prime League has been let go, and the reasons reveal a structural problem.
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The launch trailer for the new Season 2 2025 in League of Legends
New video shows how difficult esports is
What kind of video is this? On his YouTube channel “TSI Basti”, the German commentator has released a new video in which he announces that he no longer works for his former employer, Freaks4U, since May 1, 2025.
The reason for his dismissal is structural – the economic pressure in esports is high:
For years, interest in esports from sponsors has been declining. Basti himself speaks in his video of the “esports winter” and how difficult the current situation is for companies like Freaks4U.
The uncertain future of the second league, which was primarily his area of work, also turned out to be a problem. Decreasing interest in the league, along with co-streaming at large events, resulted in lower viewership on the official channels.
The generally poor situation in esports also led to layoffs at Freaks4U. As one of two play-by-play casters and the youngest commentator on the team, Basti had poor odds in the legally mandated social selection process in case of redundancy with operational reasons. His position was cut and will only be offered as a freelance position in the future.
What is the esports winter? The “esports winter” mentioned by the commentator describes a phase in which the esports industry struggles with decreasing investments, hesitant sponsors, and a general decline in interest. This leads to financial shortfalls, layoffs, and the cancellation of projects.
Summoner’s Inn, founded in 2014 by the Berlin agency Freaks4U Gaming, was long the central hub for LoL esports in Germany. Freaks4U also operates the German “League of Legends” league Prime League in collaboration with Riot Games. Summoner’s Inn streamed LoL tournaments on Twitch and YouTube and held exclusive broadcasting rights for the League of Legends World Championships in Germany for many years.
The last remaining casters of the Prime League have been further reduced, and now TSI Basti has also been affected. However, the German commentator has agreed to take up the position as a freelancer and will remain available to fans accordingly. With the newfound time, he intends to stream more on Twitch in the future.
The mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV has been available in China for some time. Players get an insight into the monetization – and it is not well received.
How does the monetization of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile work? FF14 Mobile is supposed to be free to play and without a subscription, even when it launches outside of China. It has been consciously decided not to use gacha mechanics, as producer Naoki Yoshida revealed back in November 2024. Nevertheless, the game is to be financed and therefore offers various ways to invest real money.
What is Gacha?
This is a game mechanic that often requires spending in-game currency. The name originally comes from “Gachapon,” which is the Japanese term for capsule machines from which you can randomly draw toys and similar items.
Gacha is especially a common variant in mobile games to generate revenue. Players can usually earn the in-game currency needed for this either through gameplay or by purchasing it for real money. For this currency, players receive a “draw,” where random rewards can be obtained.
This mechanic is particularly problematic because it involves various gambling elements. These can quickly become addictive and lead players to invest a lot of real money to get the desired items.
According to a compilation by user RablaAndrews in his thread on Reddit, it consists of an in-game shop where you can buy various items for a special real-money currency in the form of crystals:
Premium outfits from the Mog Station
Standard outfits from the main game
Mounts
Companions
Consumable items, such as Fantasia to re-customize your character, name changes, colors, emotes, …
Additionally, there is supposed to be a kind of battle pass and a monthly premium service, both of which are optional to purchase. The corresponding currency can be acquired in various bundles – in the Chinese version, the prices currently range from about €1 (600 crystals) to approximately €100 (64,800 crystals).
Since Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is currently only playable in China, these insights only provide assumptions about what players can expect from a global release. Both the items for which money is to be spent and the real-money currency are, however, not well received in the community.
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Final Fantasy XIV Mobile: The Reveal Trailer for the Mobile Version
“Genshin 2.0 was not on my bingo card for 2025”
What is the problem with this? Fans criticize on Reddit that the packages through which the real-money currency can be purchased for the shop are almost always just below the prices of the items in the shop.
Some outfits, for example, cost 12,800 crystals, but the only packages that come close to this price are either the one for 9,800 or the next higher one for 19,800. Players are thus forced to spend more money than they actually would need for the respective item.
On the other hand, there is a battle pass with a free and a premium track. This is packed with items that you can simply buy with Gil in the normal version of Final Fantasy XIV, such as glamour prisms and dyes. These items can also be directly purchased with crystals in the shop, which makes it all the more confusing.
According to user RablaAndrews, it is also possible to earn some premium currency on the free path, but that currently amounts to 2,500 crystals (see Reddit). Additionally, inventory slots and fashion coupons should be on the premium path, which you can use to obtain outfits.
Players consider this form of monetization excessive, although many are also not surprised. Others, however, find this type of funding completely acceptable:
Underwould writes on Reddit: “Well, it’s a mobile game.”
Christhebobson comments on Reddit: “Well, they surely know that their audience will still pay several monthly subscriptions for a mobile mount.”
Main-Bed-1087 remarks on Reddit: “I am somehow jealous that they can get things that were preorder items or item codes in the normal game.”
ItsNoblesse directly states on Reddit: “You can pay for faster mounts? I am out.”
Liktarios makes the comparison on Reddit: “Genshin 2.0 was not on my bingo card for 2025.”
The latter primarily refers to the gacha pioneer Genshin Impact, which has caused an uproar in the past with its mechanics and opaque in-game shop as well as microtransactions. Whether the global version of Final Fantasy XIV will fare similarly due to its monetization remains to be seen.
A streamer on Twitch wanted to introduce gaming to his father, who had no interest in his son’s hobby. First, he tried Dark Souls, but after finishing the game, it’s now on to Elden Ring.
How did the story begin? The gamer Babe1Babe2 is a relatively smaller streamer with over 40,000 subscribers on YouTube and 1,700 followers on Twitch. His content mostly revolves around famous Souls games like Elden Ring or Lies of P.
While gaming is a hobby for Babe1Babe2, it is not the same for his father. In a YouTube video, the son talked about an experiment. His father believes that games are a pure waste of time that takes over life – something his son wanted to change.
He convinced his 69-year-old dad to play one of the hardest Souls games as a complete gaming newbie: Dark Souls 1. His verdict is surprising, and fascinated by games, he is now playing his next Souls game.
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Iconic Armors for the Night Wanderers in Elden Ring Nightreign
From “Games are a waste of time” to “I get it now”
What has changed for the father? Despite initial difficulties with controller controls and finding a build, the father ultimately managed to defeat the final boss of Dark Souls. His attitude towards gaming has changed, and he expressed this in an interview with his son (Source: YouTube).
He always regarded video games as a waste of time, but games are something better now, according to the father. He now understands the gaming community and why they watch streamers and spend their time on this hobby.
One is part of something much greater. Games are things that fans can interact with. It’s not like television, where one just stands as a consumer and does nothing – one tries to improve, to learn, and to have fun.
He really enjoyed his time in Dark Souls, but it shouldn’t stop there. The duo has another project planned and is already working hard to implement it.
What is the duo doing now? Next up on the agenda is Elden Ring. Once again, the father has to struggle through the incredibly tough bosses and get better or, as Souls players jargon goes: Git Gud.
The good thing is that the father has since learned the basic techniques in Dark Souls – he just needs to keep up with the higher difficulty.
How long it will take him for Elden Ring is not quite clear, but he took 9 months for Dark Souls. To accomplish this, he definitely needs a strong build. Are you still looking for one for your playthrough? Then feel free to check out our guide overview for Elden Ring: Elden Ring: All Guides, Builds, and Beginner Tips Overview
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At the Anime Expo 2025, new trailers for upcoming series from Japan were revealed. Among them is a new announcement that hardly anyone expected. But one name is enough to stir up hype among fans.
What is this new announcement? At the event, a first teaser trailer for Daemons of the Shadow Realm was revealed. The anime is said to be based on the manga of the same name, created by author Hiromu Arakawa. Most people probably know her from her manga, Fullmetal Alchemist (FMA), the second-best anime after Frieren.
As in Fullmetal Alchemist, it again revolves around a pair of siblings. This time, the twins Yuru and Asa are in the spotlight.
The two live in the peaceful village of Higashi. However, the girl Asa is kept captive in a cage, while the boy Yuru earns his livelihood as a hunter.
What the two still don’t know: They are descendants of a special bloodline that governs the Tsugai. These are powerful demons that always appear in pairs.
Through a fateful incident, Yuru realizes that the world around him is not as it seems. He discovers his powers and gets involved in an impending war.
The first teaser trailer doesn’t reveal much yet. However, Yuru’s character design already reminds of the protagonists from Fullmetal Alchemist:
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm: Teaser Trailer for the Anime
Daemons of the Shadow Realm has many similarities with Fullmetal Alchemist
What does the story have to do with Fullmetal Alchemist? The story of Daemons of the Shadow Realm takes place in its own world and has no connection to Fullmetal Alchemist. Nevertheless, there are some similarities between the two stories:
As in FMA, two siblings are also in the foreground in the upcoming anime.
In Daemons of the Shadow Realm, there is again a complex world with political and military entanglements. Both mangas unveil greater mysteries and conspiracies that are only revealed over time.
The often brutal and tragic fates are interspersed with light humor and lovable interactions between characters.
There is no simple division between good and evil. Many characters act out of understandable motives – even if their actions are extreme.
However, unlike alchemy, this time the Tsugai are in the foreground. Moreover, there is another major difference that leaves fans somewhat skeptical.
What is the difference? The manga has been running since December 2021 and is still not finished. As some users on Reddit write, the story still feels too open. It seems as if one cannot completely understand what is happening. As a result, fans of Fullmetal Alchemist might quickly feel bored.
Nevertheless, many are excited about the new anime. User “DrPokemon2001” on YouTube comments, for example, “I didn’t expect this to get an anime, but I’m glad it’s coming”.
However, the majority of commentators are not bothered by this: they are delighted simply because the story is written by the author of Fullmetal Alchemist. Furthermore, Studio Bones is responsible for the animation – the animation studio that also adapted Fullmetal Alchemist.
You may have already heard of Fullmetal Alchemist, even if you have never seen the anime. The reason is a scene with a girl and a dog. There are other animes that precede their reputation: 5 Animes that are known for the wrong reasons
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Pokémon GO has released the graphic for its 9th anniversary. It showcases some elements that we recognize from Pokémon GO – but also a few new things. But: What does it mean?
What kind of graphic is this? In Pokémon GO, it has become a tradition to release a corresponding graphic each year on its anniversary. We often see many Pokémon, representations of certain new features, and often various trainer characters. This year’s graphic has now been released; you can see it here in the title image.
And a trainer in the image also activates a small emblem that shows a thumbs up. That’s something we haven’t seen in the game so far. What it indicates is still unclear.
Is this coming to the game? Well, that’s the question. In the past, an appearance in the anniversary graphic hasn’t always meant that corresponding content would (soon) make it to the game.
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So sah das Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Paris aus
Anniversary Graphics in Pokémon GO and Their Content – Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Hopes Up Too Soon?
Those who have been paying attention to the anniversary graphics over the past years will notice that many of the things shown back then are now in the game. Mega Pokémon have been shown multiple times, features like NPC Mateo were depicted in these graphics before their release, and numerous Pokémon from the graphics have already been released. The Dynamax feature was also hinted at before it was in the game.
But: Other things that were shown in these graphics are still missing today. A classic example is Mega Mewtwo, which trainers are still waiting for. Mimigma was also shown and is still not in the game.
What does this mean for the displayed content? It means we can only speculate at this point. At least for most things.
Durengard is already announced, so the release is clear
Paradox Pokémon do not yet exist in Pokémon GO. After Dynamax, that would be a fitting new feature.
And Pokémon like Gigantamax Butterfree and Mega-Metagross can be summarized as: Why not soon? There seems to be no reason why they shouldn’t appear soon.
But: Based on past experiences, “waiting” is probably the best option here. We are definitely excited to see which elements from the graphic will make it to the game soon. We will keep you updated as always. And if you want to take a short look at what’s happening in the game: Here are all events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The developers of Dune: Awakening have announced a server maintenance on July 7, 2025, to implement changes and fixes to the servers of the survival MMO. MeinMMO will inform you when you can expect to play again.
Maintenance is complete: The developers have announced on the official Discord channel that the servers are back online. Update 1.1.15.0 is approximately 1.1 GB in size. We have added the patch notes on the second page. You can also find them at duneawakening.com.
How long will the servers be offline? According to the developers, the servers of Dune: Awakening will go offline on July 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The maintenance is expected to last about 90 minutes. If everything goes according to plan, you should be able to access the servers again starting from 11:30 AM. MeinMMO will also update this announcement in case of delays.
Why is maintenance happening? The developers want to implement unspecified changes and fixes to the servers. The official patch notes will be available once the patch is live. We will provide these updates in this article.
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Update from July 7, 2025, 11:22 a.m.: Maintenance is complete, the servers are back online. The patch notes are available.
One of the trailers for Dune Awakening:
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Dune: Awakening presents new action-packed trailer for the release of the game
What do I need to know about Dune: Awakening? The new survival MMO from Funcom was released on June 10, 2025, for PC and takes you to the desert planet Arrakis. However, you won’t encounter the well-known storyline from the books or movies, but rather an alternative timeline in which Paul Atreides was never born.
Hunger, thirst, sun, aggressive enemies – from the first minute, survival is the focus of Dune: Awakening. By building better tools, equipment, bases, vehicles, and weapons, you gradually 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 meet up to 39 other players. Exceptions are the two faction capitals and the Deep Desert, a huge 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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Pedro Pascal is a popular actor who has appeared in numerous films and series. One of his lesser-known movies is a real gem for science fiction fans.
Which movie is it? Prospect premiered in 2018 and is a science fiction film directed by Chris Caldwell and Zeek Earl.
In one of the two lead roles is none other than Pedro Pascal. However, unlike many other roles like those from Game of Thrones or The Last Of Us, few viewers in this country may know Prospect. The film did not go to theaters but was released directly on streaming without much attention.
For fans of science fiction and of course Pedro Pascal, it might be worth taking a look at the film. It has been rated positively by critics on Rotten Tomatoes with 89%.
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Trailer for the atmospheric science fiction film “Prospect” starring Pedro Pascal
A Hostile World
What is the film about? Prospect tells a small, intensively staged story. A father and his daughter Cee land on a forest moon to search for valuable gemstones.
During their search, they unexpectedly encounter two other men who are also searching for the stones. One of them is Ezra, played by Pedro Pascal. At first, the four want to team up, but then a conflict arises. What exactly happens next, we don’t want to reveal here.
Just this much: The struggle for survival on the planet intensifies. Mercenaries and other dangers make life difficult for the protagonists. Trust in one’s companions is also called into question.
What makes the film good? The directors have created a film with Prospect that, despite a low budget of only about €3.4 million, looks excellent, provides a dense atmosphere, and features great actors. Variety even compares the film to Star Wars. Although the actual vision is significantly more modest than in George Lucas’s saga, it often evokes that feeling.
Despite its reduced story, Prospect feels like a part of a larger universe. This is how the spin-offs to Star Wars should feel, according to the review from Variety.
Critics also praise Pedro Pascal’s performance. The actor effectively portrays the manipulative nature of his character on screen.
Speaking of the screen: Prospect is one of those films that never came to theaters in Germany. After its premiere at the South by Southwest film festival in the USA, it was shown in some cinemas there, but was released directly on streaming, such as on Amazon Prime Video, here. Many genre fans may not know Prospect for this reason.
