Solo developer creates solo MMORPG for those who find players in MMORPGs annoying, reminiscent of old classics

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A user wanted to play a solo MMORPG but could not find one. For this reason, he developed his own game. The game that emerged is called Erenshor. The developer explains how the game was created and why he opted out of certain realistic features.

Which developer is it? Brian “Burgee” develops the simulated MMORPG Erenshor as a solo developer. On Steam, the game holds around 1,000 reviews rated “very positive”.

The developer explained in an interview with the English magazine PCGamer that he has a job in healthcare and a young family, which leaves him little time to play. For this reason, he wanted to play an MMO that could also be played alone. When he could not find one, he decided to develop one himself. He said:

I have always Googled for single-player style MMORPGs and never found one, but I found a whole lot of other people who were looking for one too, and that made me start working on it.

In Erenshor, all characters are simulated and are meant to act like real people

What is special about the game? The design and appearance are strongly reminiscent of older MMORPGs. Even the game’s interface resembles games like EverQuest and other dinosaurs of MMORPG history.

However, the special thing is that all players you meet in Erenshor are not real players. They are all digital companions who develop like human players. The second, important difference from a real MMORPG: The so-called SimPlayers are always ready to team up with you and embark on adventures whenever you want. You won’t be excluded because you have weak equipment or because you are playing the wrong and too weak class.

According to the developer, each of these SimPlayers should have their own pre-crafted personalities and motivations and their own opinions about you and the other players.

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Many do not actually want a completely real MMORPG experience

Criticism of too much realism: In the conversation, Brian also explained that many players initially wanted realistic features: The simulated players should steal loot, kick players out of the party, or have real daily routines that log in and out of the game. Just like in a real MMORPG.

But as soon as the developer implemented the code for it, there were a series of complaints, and he removed it again. He explained: Talking about it is kind of cool, but being robbed in the actual game is something you really don’t want:

After I passed this update on to the testers, I received one complaint after another. It’s fun to talk about being attacked and beaten by the simulated players, but it’s not fun when it actually happens. You then get the feeling that you’re actually playing a real MMORPG.

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Online role-playing games are actually designed for playing with as many players as possible. However, more and more players now want to achieve success in online worlds alone and not necessarily join a group or guild. Find out here which MMORPGs you can have the most fun with as a solo player: Which MMORPGs are also fun to play alone? The 7 best online role-playing games for solo players 2025

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New soccer game excites 3 million players: 5 reasons why Rematch is more fun than the competitor from EA FC

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes

The new soccer game Rematch was released a week ago and already reports 3 million players. MeinMMO author Thomas Dummer has completed over 50 matches in Rematch and gives you 5 reasons why the new multiplayer is even more fun than the competitive mode from EA FC.

What makes Rematch stand out as a new soccer game? In Rematch, you compete with a player in a third-person perspective and with up to 4 teammates on PlayStation 5, Xbox, or PC. The gameplay mechanics differ significantly from the common simulations like EA FC or eFootball.

Instead of elaborate tactics and well-thought-out plays, Rematch resembles kick-and-rush soccer, meaning when you have the ball, you should look for the quickest way forward. Your opponents will show no mercy in tackling you, as fouls don’t exist here.

In Rematch, there are no interruptions except after goals are scored; the field is enclosed by an imaginary cage. Every second, shots, passes, tackles, or tricks are happening on the field, making the matches appear very dynamic.

Already in the beta, the new approach was positively received by many players. Now it has already reached over 3 million players since its official release on June 19, 2025.

After the short introductory trailer, we will reveal to you the reasons why Rematch is more fun than the comparable competitive mode EA FC.

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5 reasons why Rematch is more fun than Clubs

What is the competitive mode from EA FC? The comparable mode from EA FC is Clubs. Here, you control your own Pro and play online with your colleagues against other players. Therefore, a comparison of both modes is valid.

1. You will improve quickly, even without much soccer knowledge.

The learning curve rises steeply after a short time. While I entered the first matches without any prior knowledge and didn’t even master the simplest actions like passing or shooting, I was able to significantly improve my gameplay within just a few matches.

Understanding and somewhat mastering the controls is already one of the most important aspects. Strategy does not play as significant a role as in 11vs11 in Clubs, so you can have a lot of positive influence on the outcome of a match if you are skilled.

Tip: You should not skip the prologue after the first game start (unlike I did). It is set up like a small tutorial. Here you learn how to shoot, pass, defend, and further fundamental mechanics.

Additional opportunities to improve can be found in a separate training menu. Here you can also demonstrate your learned skills in small workshops.

2. You will never get bored because you are not bound by tactical instructions.

When comparing Rematch with Clubs, it immediately stands out that the scope of responsibility is evenly distributed among all players. Every player must attack, defend, or even go into goal. This saves you from having to think about tactical formations or fixed player roles.

Every player can be found all over the field during the match and is not bound to fixed positions. As a result, every player is involved in the game throughout.

Tip: If you play with your friends, you can establish a basic tactic in advance. This can still vary greatly during the game. However, you can coordinate during the game to fill each position flexibly.

3. All players start with the same conditions.

So far, you cannot skill attributes like speed or shot power, unlike in the Clubs mode of EA FC. This guarantees that players who have already invested far more play hours do not have an advantage with their avatar.

Although players can purchase cosmetics in Rematch to play with stars like Messi or Ronaldinho, these looks provide no advantages.

This ensures that you all have the same conditions and that only your skill determines victory or defeat.

4. It doesn’t matter whether you play with 2, 3, or 4 friends, the fun remains the same.

Rematch offers you the options to compete in 3vs3, 4vs4, or 5vs5. Therefore, it does not matter whether only 2 colleagues have time or 4. You will find fair matchmaking with any number of players.

Depending on the number, the matches also vary regarding tactical approaches and positioning on the field. While in 3vs3 you can quickly be punished for individual mistakes, in 5vs5 you must communicate well to successfully attack or defend.

Additionally, unlike in Clubs, you are not reliant on bots to complete your team. This ensures that you always retain control over the game.

5. Connection drops are compensated.

Eventually, every player experiences this. The internet briefly fails, causing you to be kicked out of the game session. In EA FC Clubs, this means that the game is over for you and your team must manage without you.

The situation is different in Rematch. Here, you can simply rejoin your colleagues in the active game session and participate in the match.

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This gives you a brief overview of what makes Rematch more attractive than Clubs in EA FC. In closing, we are interested in your opinion. Have you played Rematch yet? What are your impressions and thoughts on the new soccer game? Feel free to let us know in the comments. In EA FC 26, the community is worried about a popular feature: Those who fully utilize a feature in EA FC 25 pay over 500 euros – fans warn: “It will get worse”

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Someone connected an unprotected PC with Windows XP to the internet, and the result can already be seen 10 minutes later

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

What happens when you connect Windows XP to the Internet? A YouTuber specializing in cybersecurity wanted to find out. After just 10 minutes, his system is infected, and this should serve as a warning to everyone that old operating systems should not be used anymore.

Eric Parker is a YouTuber who specializes in security. In his videos on YouTube, he investigates malware, open-source products, and aims, as he states, to “raise awareness about technology and cybersecurity.”

In an older video, he wanted to find out what happens when you connect Windows XP to the Internet. After just 10 minutes, his system is infected.

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After 10 minutes, the first virus is on Windows XP

What exactly did the YouTuber do? Parker set up a virtual machine with Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) on a Proxmox server, disabled the firewall and NAT settings, and replicated the connection conditions typical of the early 2000s.

Additionally, the researcher assigned the system a direct public IP address, making the computer accessible without any intermediate protection.

When did the first infection occur? After just ten minutes, the system showed initial signs of infection: In the task manager under Windows, the process “conhoz.exe” appeared, which turned out to be a Trojan disguised as a legitimate component of the operating system.

After downloading a compatible browser and further using the system, the PC soon began to collect malware from several unknown sources. The system fell victim to various Trojans and malware that were executed from temporary folders.

Even outdated Windows 7 is safer than Windows XP

Did the researcher make it too easy for viruses? Yes, the expert admits that the conditions for malware entry were optimal: firewall disabled, direct connection without NAT, and unpatched system. Under normal circumstances, with a simple home router and an active firewall, Windows XP would be much better protected.

To compare the results, Parker conducted the same test with an outdated Windows 7. Surprisingly, the newer system showed no signs of infection after ten hours of exposure, despite disabled security options.

EternalBlue caused plenty of chaos and crippled systems back then

Why is Windows XP so vulnerable? The underlying issue is the so-called EternalBlue vulnerability, which exists in an unpatched Windows XP SP3. According to a blog post from Microsoft, the NSA in the USA discovered the vulnerability and exploited it for years, only making the information public in 2017. A comprehensive analysis of the vulnerability can be found at Avast.com.

The vulnerability has also been exploited by ransomware such as WannaCry or Petya. Numerous institutions, including hospitals, train stations, and industries, were crippled back then. The problem was so significant that Microsoft decided to release the MS17-010 patch even for older, unsupported systems.

Parker explained that certain tools allow cybercriminals to scan the network for vulnerable systems and quickly identify unprotected Windows XP computers.

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She is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel universe and is set to be the next character in a popular hero shooter

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Marvel Rivals is a hit on Steam. Season 3 starts in a few weeks and new characters have reportedly been leaked. Among them: Jean Grey, one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe.

What exactly has been leaked? The English magazine DualShockers reports that Season 3 in Marvel Rivals is set to start with two new heroes: Jean Grey and Blade. With Season 2, Emma Frost and Ultron were added.

Here you can find all characters you can play in Marvel Rivals.

Recently, there have been some new details that originate from the description of a Twitch Drop announcement. Twitch Drops are rewards that can be earned by watching specific games and streamers. The descriptions imply:

  • The name of Season 3: Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awaken.
  • The characters Phoenix and Blade are coming as new characters.
  • The Twitch Drops for Season 3 are announced for July 11, which suggests that Season 3 will start on that day.

The information about the two characters is not entirely new, as the heroes have reportedly been leaked several months ago.

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Jean Grey is one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe

Who is Jean Grey anyway? The mutant is considered one of the most powerful figures in the entire Marvel universe, especially when she merges with the cosmic Phoenix Force. Her alternate identity is very powerful. Depending on the universe and film series, Jean Grey is either dead or still alive.

How strong is the mutant? Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix, is classified as an Omega-level mutant: These are mutants whose dominant power is considered an undefinable upper limit of the specific classification of that power and is more or less immeasurable (via x-men.fandom). Notable Omega mutants include Ororo Munroe (Storm) and Erik Lehnsherr (Magneto). Both are playable characters in Marvel Rivals.

Phoenix is one of the strongest telepaths and telekinetics: She can read minds, control them, manipulate memories, create mental pain, use hypnosis, and even suppress or amplify the X-gene of other mutants (via Marvel Database).

Jean Grey can alter reality, time, and matter at will and is considered unbeatable by many. Only absolute cosmic entities such as Eternity or Thanos are stronger than her.

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Defeating Zamazenta (King of the Shield) in Pokémon GO – The 20 best counters in the raid guide

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

You want to defeat Zamazenta in the form of King of the Shield in Pokémon GO? We will show you which counters you should use to fight this battle.

What kind of Pokémon is Zamazenta? Zamazenta is a legendary Pokémon from Generation 8. It has the forms Heroic Warrior and King of the Shield. While the first form is of the Fighting type, as King of the Shield it also has the Steel type.

We will show you the best counters against Zamazenta as King of the Shield and which types it is weak against (Type effectiveness).

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Defeating Zamazenta (King of the Shield) in a Raid – With These Counters

  1. Mega-Lucario with Wave and Aura Sphere
  2. Mega-Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
  3. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  4. Mega-Blaziken with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
  5. Cryptic Heatran with Fire Spin and Lava Plume
  6. Cryptic Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  7. Cryptic Skelabra with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
  8. Mega-Scizor with Counter and Close Combat
  9. Mega-Krookodile with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  10. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  11. Kopplosio with Overheat and Magic Flame
  12. Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
  13. Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
  14. Mega-Charizard X with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
  15. Cryptic Ho-Oh with Overheat and Sacred Fire+
  16. Demeteros (Therian Form) with Mud Shot and Desert Wind
  17. Cryptic Entei with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
  18. Cryptic Lugia with Fire Spin and Heat Wave
  19. Heatran with Fire Spin and Lava Plume
  20. Mega-Rayquaza with Air Slash and Hurricane

Weaknesses of Zamazenta: The monster has the types Fighting and Steel. Thus, it is vulnerable to attacks from the types Fighting, Ground, and Fire. Therefore, you should primarily focus on such attacks to defeat Zamazenta as King of the Shield.

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Is there Shiny Zamazenta? Yes, with a bit of luck you can also encounter the shiny form of Zamazenta.

How many trainers are needed? If you have strong counters at a high level, you should be able to successfully complete the battle with just 3 trainers. If you opt for more trainers, the battle will be correspondingly easier.

Organize your raid team before the battle. This saves you time in each individual raid lobby and ensures that you always start the raid with your best team. This works particularly well, when you organize your raid teams accordingly.

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A player defeated 727 enemies in Nightreign for an hour to make a weapon stronger, causing no damage at all in the end and dies

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A player dealt so much damage with a weapon in Elden Ring: Nightreign that his damage was no longer calculated. Behind this lies an ancient problem in computer science.

A YouTuber dealt so much damage in Elden Ring: Nightreign that he eventually lost the round. This is reported by the English-language magazine PCGamer.

The trick behind this: The passive effect of a weapon apparently has no upper limit, allowing the damage to theoretically rise to infinity. However, the programming puts a damper on that.

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The passive ability of a weapon apparently has no upper limit

Which weapon is it? The Japanese YouTuber and speedrunner mintius used the “Executioner’s Sword of Marais”, a weapon that is already present in the original Elden Ring and is classified as a greatsword there. The special feature of the weapon is a passive effect called “Might of the House of Marais”: This effect increases attack power when defeating enemies and apparently has no upper limit.

The player tested the weapon on the boss Wormface (in English also Wormface). This opponent spawns smaller enemies. And these accompanying enemies also seem to count towards the kills that increase the weapon’s damage. The user explained:

I hunted Wormface mobs for about an hour with the Marais Executioner Sword to see what would happen. After defeating 725 enemies, my attack power effortlessly reached the visible damage cap of 9,999.

After defeating 727 enemies, he can no longer deal damage and is killed himself:

The last damage value I saw for the Executioner’s Sword was 63,375. After defeating the 727th enemy, I suddenly couldn’t deal any damage at all, and my character was killed.

What is the reason for this? Behind the problem lies an issue from computer science called “integer overflow”: This happens when the integer that the system counts becomes larger than the maximum value that the data type can store. This then leads to an “overflow” of the value range: Either the program crashes or there are strange bugs. In Elden Ring: Nightreign, for example, damage is no longer calculated.

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There is also another weapon that can be extremely powerful in Nightreign. The special feature of the weapon: To benefit from its power, you don’t even need to equip the weapon, you just need to carry it in your inventory. More about this can be found on MeinMMO: A weapon in Nightreign makes you as strong as a boss, doesn’t even need to be equipped, is useful for every class

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Diablo Immortal gets a new class, players are directly upset because she is much prettier than in Diablo 4

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard has introduced the Druid as a new class for Diablo Immortal. It is one of the most popular classes in the series, dating back to the second installment. However, in the latest iteration, Diablo 4, there was trouble with the Druid. Now fans are complaining: even the mobile game is getting a better version of the class.

What kind of class is this?

Here was the trouble with the Druid in Diablo 4: When the Druid was announced as a class for Diablo 4, the community was excited. Blizzard wanted to return to the roots with the game, making it darker and grittier.

A class from Diablo 2 gave hope. After all, players had to wait over 9 years for a new Diablo – ignoring Immortal. However, joy quickly turned to disillusionment: the Druid was considered too fat and too weak by many.

Blizzard opted for an unconventional look with a compact body shape that deviated significantly from “classically attractive” models. Additionally, the Druid did not impress with its performance; nearly every other class was significantly stronger for months.

Now Blizzard has introduced the Druid as a new class for Diablo Immortal, and fans of Diablo 4 are looking enviously at the mobile offshoot.

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“One would think the games would have consistent characters”

On Reddit, a user complains about the appearance of the Druids in Diablo Immortal – or more precisely: that they look so different from those in Diablo 4. While the latest title has the bulky models, the mobile Druids have “the more attractive models, designs, and cooler skill and ability animations.”

It feels like a lot of effort went into the development of Diablo Immortal, making Diablo 4 feel even older, despite being newer. Blizzard is missing out on potential here, says the user: Diablo 4 could easily catch “whales” if it leaned into the old values.

In the comments, there is agreement: people would play Druids if they looked better. Being ugly in real life is enough. Others counter that Druids in Diablo 4 are at least unique and not “generic Chinese characters.”

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Some users point out that Diablo 4 is developed by Blizzard while Diablo Immortal comes from NetEase, which follows a very different development philosophy. Immortal is also significantly “more ruthless” in monetization; a traditionally prettier model fits better. Nevertheless, more customization options for Diablo 4 would be quite desirable.

Story-wise, the Druid in Diablo Immortal is quite fitting: Immortal takes place chronologically between Diablo 2 and Diablo 3. However, there are several years between the games until Diablo 4.

Diablo 4, on the other hand, takes place 50 years after Diablo 3, so more than half a human lifetime. It’s clear that things will change there – even if the community is still upset about the Druid. The fact that there are still Druids is almost a miracle, as many people no longer exist in Diablo 4: An angel killed 90% of the people in Diablo 3, generating excitement among fans for Diablo 4

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Twitch streamer must be held accountable for wanting to destroy games – Takes it a step further

Lydia Lydia Reading time 3 minutes

The “Stop Killing Games” initiative received a lot of support in summer 2024. However, it is now on the verge of failing – and the prominent Twitch streamer Jason Thor Hall, also known as “PirateSoftware”, is said to be to blame.

What is this initiative? The YouTuber Ross from “Accursed Farms” launched the “Stop Killing Games” movement in August 2024, which calls on video game publishers to keep their titles in “a functional state.”

In order to bring the initiative to the EU Commission, 1 million signatures from EU citizens are needed, but currently, over 400,000 are still lacking. If the missing signatures are not collected by July 31, 2025, the initiative will be considered failed, as reported by colleagues at GameStar.

The frustration of the supporters is now directed against the Twitch streamer Thor “PirateSoftware” Hall, who had sharply criticized the project.

In April 2024, Ubisoft took the servers of the racing MMO The Crew offline and removed the game from players’ libraries. However, even those who had purchased a disc could no longer play.

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Founder accuses streamer of misrepresenting the initiative

What is the current situation? On June 23, 2025, Accursed Farms published a video titled “The End of Stop Killing Games.” In it, he talks about the difficult status of the initiative and eventually addresses the conflict with PirateSoftware.

“If you have only seen this video [by PirateSoftware] about Stop Killing Games, you were misinformed,” said the YouTuber. “It comes from someone who does not understand the campaign, tried to stop it, and made up what it’s about.”

Accursed Farms explains that PirateSoftware, with his massive reach, would have had a noticeable impact on the movement. Because when the critical video was released, the signatures noticeably decreased – just as Stop Killing Games had gained momentum.

The YouTuber also says he did not want to start any “drama” back then and hoped that the truth would come out by itself. However, if the campaign fails because he avoided the topic, he at least wants to set a few things straight:

  • PirateSoftware had claimed that the initiative specifically targets single-player games with “always online” that become unplayable when servers are shut down. Accursed Farms clarifies: The movement is about all types of games.
  • Contrary to what PirateSoftware claimed, the initiative does not demand that multiplayer games at the end of their life be turned into single-player titles. Instead, publishers should provide a plan to keep the games alive without official support.
  • Accursed Farms also emphasizes that they have nothing against the existence of live-service games; on the contrary: they want to prevent their destruction.
  • The movement is not concerned with license terms being too ambiguous, but rather that they are so consumer-unfriendly that they should simply be discarded.

The YouTuber further explains that the initiative is intended as a “starting offer” to the game industry. Publishers can then clarify their position, and perhaps a compromise could be found with the EU Commission. If one restricts oneself too much in advance, one ends up with nothing. Additionally, these initiatives have a signature limit: the EU does not want fully developed plans with 50 niche examples.

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PirateSoftware defends himself: Sorry, but…

What does PirateSoftware say about it? The video led to a wave of criticism against PirateSoftware, whom some supporters of the movement now hold responsible for the possible failure of the initiative. The Twitch streamer outlined his perspective in detailed statements on June 25 and 26, 2025, on X.

He apologizes for being an “asshole” and explains: He had an emotional reaction because the subject is very important to him. As a developer, he has been trying for almost 10 years to make people understand how difficult it is to develop video games.

The initiative, as it is phrased, is not feasible from his perspective and could restrict developers who want to create online games in the future.

The streamer emphasizes that he also cannot stand the state of the AAA industry and prefers indie games. However, he maintains his criticism of the initiative.

How is this being discussed now? The reaction on YouTube is quite clear: There are videos with titles like “PirateSoftware just ruined everything,” “He just won’t stop killing games,” or “I hate PirateSoftware.”

With 2.7 million views, the reaction from Charlie “Critikal” White is probably the most widely viewed on YouTube. He also expresses criticism and accuses PirateSoftware of still not recognizing that he misrepresented the initiative.

Instead, he presents it as if he were right and everyone else simply cannot comprehend his perspective as a developer.

If you want to support the initiative, you can still do so until July 31 on the official website of the EU Commission.

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The star of PirateSoftware is anyway sinking. At the end of 2023, he recorded rapid growth on YouTube and Twitch by presenting himself as the “voice of reason” and sharing anecdotes from his time in the gaming industry. But recently, his wisdom is increasingly being questioned: Former Blizzard employees claimed that StarCraft 2 made less money than a mount from WoW – Now the claim is backfiring on him

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Pokémon GO: Special Research “Full Speed Ahead” with Volcanion – All Tasks and Rewards

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

During the Pokémon GO Fest 2025, you can complete a research task about Volcanion. We will show you the steps involved.

Ticket holders at the GO Fest 2025 not only have a branching research task focused on Zacian and Zamazenta, but also another one. This will lead to an encounter with the mysterious Pokémon Volcanion.

We have summarized the steps you need to complete within the research.

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Full steam ahead – Step 1/6

TaskReward
Spin 12 PokéStops or Gyms1 Incense
Use an Incense20 Poké Balls
Catch 12 Pokémon1 Lucky Egg

Stage reward: Additionally, you will receive 1 Star Piece, 2,025 experience points, and an encounter with a dapper Pikachu with red accents for this step.

Full steam ahead – Step 2/6

TaskReward
Make 10 Great Throws1 Incense
Explore 2 kmEncounter with Clavion
Complete 6 field research tasks20 Ultra Balls

Stage reward: Once you have completed the tasks, you will also receive 20 Hyper Balls, 2,025 experience points, and an encounter with a Flabébé (Orange-flowered).

Full steam ahead – Step 3/6

TaskReward
Catch 30 different PokémonEncounter with Robball
Use 20 Power-Ups on Water-type Pokémon25 Robball Candy
Evolve 5 Water-type Pokémon3 Robball XL Candies

Stage reward: You will also receive 5 Stickers, 1 Super Incubator, and 1 Glacier Lure Module during this step.

Full steam ahead – Step 4/6

TaskReward
Catch 30 different PokémonEncounter with Krokel
Use 20 Power-Ups on Fire-type Pokémon25 Krokel Candy
Evolve 5 Fire-type Pokémon3 Krokel XL Candies

Stage reward: Once you have completed these tasks, you will additionally receive 5 Stickers, 1 Knursp, and 1 Lure Module.

Full steam ahead – Step 5/6

TaskReward
Earn 10 hearts with your buddy PokémonEncounter with Rocaria
Hatch 3 Eggs1 Incense
Evolve 6 Pokémon3 Golden Razz Berries

Stage reward: After this step, you will also receive an encounter with Volcanion, a Volcanion shirt for your avatar, and 25 candies for the monster.

Full steam ahead – Step 6/6

TaskReward
Catch Pokémon on 7 different days2,025 experience points
Earn 2 candies while Volcanion is your buddy2,025 Stardust
Send a gift to a friend2,025 experience points

Stage reward: For the last step of the research, you will also receive 1 XL Rare Candy, 5 XL candies for Volcanion, and 2,025 experience points.

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Not only the special research about Volcanion awaits you at the GO Fest. As usual, the biggest event of the year brings a lot of content, including strong and rare monsters. Zacian and Zamazenta are also part of the event. We have prepared an overview of all the content for you: all content from GO Fest 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Pokémon GO: Choose a path for the hero’s journey – Shield or Sword?

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 3 minutes

At this year’s Pokémon GO Fest, there is a research theme where you must choose between Shield and Sword. We will show you what the differences are.

If you have purchased the ticket for the GO Fest 2025, you will receive a branching research upon the start of the event. This is titled Hero’s Journey. In this, you must choose a path after the first step: Shield or Sword.

Depending on which path you choose, you will receive enough energy for either Zacian or Zamazenta to undergo the form change that brings you a new adventure effect.

We have summarized the tasks and rewards that await you in each path.

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Hero’s Journey – Step 1/6

This step of the research leads you to the path choice. Complete the following tasks.

TaskReward
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon1 Fast TM
Use a Fast TM1 Charged TM
Use a Charged TM3 Potions

Stage Reward: Upon completing the stage, you will also receive 2,025 Stardust, 3 Super Potions, and 2,025 experience points. Furthermore, the path choice between Shield and Sword occurs now.

Hero’s Journey (Shield) – Step 2/6

TaskReward
Land 5 Great Throws5 Zamazenta Candies
Use 5 Power-Ups on Fighting Pokémon1,000 Stardust
Collect 5,000 Stardust3 Razz Berries

Stage Reward: If you have completed all the tasks of the stage, you will also receive 2 Premium Battle Passes, an encounter with Frospino, and 3 Silver Razz Berries.

Hero’s Journey (Shield) – Step 3/6

TaskReward
Catch 3 Steel Pokémon3 Hyper Potions
Battle in 2 Raids3 Max Revives
Earn 10,000 experience points1,000 Stardust

Stage Reward: Additionally, after completing the tasks, you will receive 5 XL Candies for Zamazenta, 25 regular Zamazenta Candies, and 2 Premium Battle Passes.

Hero’s Journey (Shield) – Step 4/6

TaskReward
Win 2 Raids3 Special Candies
Use 10 Power-Ups on Steel Pokémon3 Max Potions
Use 5 very effective Charged Attacks3 Pinap Berries

Stage Reward: After this step, you will also receive 500 energy: King of Shield, an encounter with Mähikel, and 1 Dyna Mushroom.

Hero’s Journey (Shield) – Step 5/6

TaskReward
Earn 2 Candies by walking with a Fighting Buddy Pokémon500 energy: King of Shield
Change Zamazenta’s form1 Dyna Particle Pack
Win 2 Dyna Battles1,000 Stardust

Stage Reward: In this step, you will also receive 2,025 Stardust, 5 Zamazenta Stickers, and 2,025 experience points.

Hero’s Journey (Shield) – Step 6/6

TaskReward
Already Completed2,025 experience points
Already Completed2,025 Stardust
Already Completed2,025 experience points

Stage Reward: You will also receive 5 XL Candies for Zamazenta, 25 regular Candies for Zamazenta, and a GO Fest 2025 Pose for your avatar.

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Hero’s Journey (Sword) – Step 2/6

TaskReward
Land 5 Great Throws5 Zacian Candies
Use 5 Power-Ups on Fairy Pokémon1,000 Stardust
Collect 5,000 Stardust3 Razz Berries

Stage Reward: If you have completed all the tasks, you will also receive 2 Premium Battle Passes, an encounter with Frospino, and 3 Silver Razz Berries.

Hero’s Journey (Sword) – Step 3/6

TaskReward
Catch 3 Fairy Pokémon3 Hyper Potions
Battle in 2 Raids3 Max Revives
Earn 10,000 experience points1,000 Stardust

Stage Reward: Additionally, after completing the tasks, you will receive 5 XL Candies for Zacian, 25 regular Zacian Candies, and 2 Premium Battle Passes.

Hero’s Journey (Sword) – Step 4/6

TaskReward
Win 2 Raids3 Special Candies
Use 10 Power-Ups on Fairy Pokémon3 Max Potions
Use 5 very effective Charged Attacks3 Pinap Berries

Stage Reward: After these tasks, you will also receive 500 energy: King of Sword, an encounter with Mähikel, and 1 Dyna Mushroom.

Hero’s Journey (Sword) – Step 5/6

TaskReward
Earn 2 Candies by walking with a Fairy Buddy Pokémon500 energy: King of Sword
Change Zacian’s form1 Dyna Particle Pack
Win 2 Dyna Battles1,000 Stardust

Stage Reward: Additionally, you will receive 2,025 Stardust, 5 Zacian Stickers, and 2,025 experience points in this step.

Hero’s Journey (Sword) – Step 6/6

TaskReward
Already Completed2,025 experience points
Already Completed2,025 Stardust
Already Completed2,025 experience points

Stage Reward: In the last step, you will also receive 5 XL Candies for Zacian, 25 regular Candies for Zacian, and a GO Fest 2025 Pose for your avatar.

Besides the branching research, this year’s GO Fest brings many other contents. You can catch powerful and rare monsters, complete field research, challenge Zacian and Zamazenta in Raids, and much more: all content of the GO Fest 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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The most popular class in WoW – and the one that nobody wants to play

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A class in World of Warcraft is more popular than all others. No wonder, as after the rework, almost everyone wants to play it.

Your own class in World of Warcraft is of course always the best – of course. But is it also the most popular? Probably not. Unless you are a Paladin, then that is true. However, the distribution of classes in WoW is very different, and several classes are significantly trailing behind.

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Where do the data come from? The information comes from the site Data for Azeroth, which investigates and analyzes hundreds of thousands of WoW accounts for their achievements and characters. Although not all players are captured here, it still provides a fairly good picture of the community as a whole.

Which class is the most popular? If you only look at characters that have reached the maximum level, then it is the Paladin with a whopping 12.2% and a solid lead over second place, the Druid with 10.7%.

The distribution of classes at level 80. (Source: Data for Azeroth, as of: 27.06.2025)

The Paladin’s popularity has several reasons. On the one hand, the Paladin is one of the most iconic classes in World of Warcraft that has been present since the early Warcraft strategy games.

Especially the major rework of talents in Dragonflight has led to the Paladin gaining popularity. Hardly any other talent tree in the game feels as good and rounded. In this regard, the Retribution Paladin is still relatively easy to play and can achieve strong performances with little effort – even though professionals can definitely squeeze out much more.

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Which class is unpopular? In last place is the Evoker with only 3.5%. That the Evoker is so far down is probably not surprising. Because Evokers can only be Dracthyr, and their appearance only appeals to a fraction of players. Especially due to the limited transmog options, Dracthyr often appear a bit odd. Additionally, the Evoker is the newest class, and many are still sticking to their old mains.

However, it seems that Rogues have been hit the hardest. Because all races can become Rogues, and they have been in the game since the launch of World of Warcraft. That only 5.9% of all characters at maximum level are Rogues speaks to some issues.

Looking into the different forums, the playstyle of Rogues is particularly criticized. Many dislike the random mechanics with rolling dice, while others feel that Rogues have lost their cool unique features over the years.

Which class do you play in World of Warcraft, and does this distribution match your perception in the game? Or do you see a particular class that always catches your eye and is actually played much more often?
At least Rogues are not as unpopular as the Jailer – because he is ignored by Blizzard.

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A company hires an employee, fires his boss who hired him and forgets him: He has been paid for months without working

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A person is hired by a company, but shortly thereafter, their boss is fired. Since then, the person has a problem: They are being paid without actually being able to work.

In Germany, it has long been demanded by politics that people should work more. An employee of an unnamed company would like to work, but the company that hired him has forgotten about him.

At least he claims that he can only work 15 minutes per week because he does not receive any assignments. One cannot verify this with absolute certainty, as he neither mentions his name nor the name of the company where he is employed.

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15 minutes of work per week because he does not receive any tasks assigned

What happened to the employee? An employee reports on Reddit that he applied for a job. At the company he considers to be one of the largest real estate companies in the world, he eventually got the job and was hired for a nearly six-figure salary.

But a week before his start date, the person who hired him was fired. On his first day, someone from another department had to escort him to his desk.

Due to this unexpected situation, the new employee did not have a direct supervisor overseeing him from day one, and no clearly defined tasks. Given this unusual situation, the employee tried to contact other managers and department heads to inform them that he had not received any tasks assigned. However, his pleas went unanswered, and he continues to perform minimal tasks that he has taken on himself.

His only official duty consists of creating some spreadsheets for the team’s payroll, which he spends no more than 15 minutes per week on. He then sends the files to the department head and adds a hidden copy to the office coordinator:

I have been sitting all alone in an office behind the office of the fired lady for months. And I am literally doing nothing. I have asked around, I have emailed people. NOTHING. I come in 3 days a week, “work” 2 days a week from home, and get paid every Friday. I haven’t exchanged a word with anyone for months.

I am riding the wave until it peaks. I don’t know how it is possible that no one gives me any tasks or even emails me, and yet I am here.

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A young boss explains that one must work 80 hours per week in his company. But this faces little positive reactions. He defends himself: As a start-up, they have to compete with great competition, which they must overcome: The 22-year-old CEO of a company demands 80 hours per week from his employees: “We do not offer work-life balance”

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Pokémon GO brings you another code with energy for the transformation

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

The next promo code for Pokémon GO has been released. Once again, you can grab important energy.

In the last few days, several promo codes for Pokémon GO have been released. With these, you could not only grab an accessory for your avatar but also form change energy, which you need for the form changes of Zacian and Zamazenta.

Now there is the next code that gives you 50 form change energy for Zacian. The code is:

  • DJDGC3XBBCSC8

You can find the codes from the last few days here:

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How can I redeem the codes?

If you want to redeem the codes, you must use the Pokémon GO webstore. It doesn’t matter whether you own an Android or an iOS device. First, open the webstore and log in here with your account that you use in Pokémon GO.

Then you enter the code and click on the “Apply” button. You will then receive feedback on the webstore page that your code has been successfully redeemed.

If you now open the game, a notification will also appear here, informing you that you have redeemed a code. The item will also appear on your map. In your diary, you can also see whether you have received the energy.

If this does not happen immediately, then close the game and open it again in a few minutes. In rare cases, there may be delays when redeeming a code.

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The timing of the new promo code is no coincidence. Today, the big global GO Fest 2025 starts in Pokémon GO. Here you can expect some strong and rare monsters, various habitats, field research, and much more. We have summarized all content of the GO Fest 2025 for you.

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Ruffy from One Piece has an even greater dream than becoming the king of pirates

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Since the beginning of the anime One Piece, the goal of Straw Hat Pirate Luffy is to become the King of the Pirates. However, this goal is merely a means to fulfill his great dream.

Attention: Here are spoilers up to the Elbaf Arc from the manga.

How do we know this? In manga chapter 1160, Luffy and his friends talked about the crimes attributed to his “blood brother”. The captain of the Straw Hat crew is convinced that Sabo is innocent. He tells about the promise he made with Sabo and Ace as children.

Sabo’s great dream is to travel the world and write a book about it. Luffy also shares his great dream, revealing that he can only achieve this goal if he becomes the King of the Pirates – which means that this title is not his great dream. You can see the mentioned scene on Reddit.

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Luffy has a great dream that only 12 people know about

What is Luffy’s true dream? Just as Luffy reveals his great dream to everyone, the sentence cuts off. Only the shocked expressions of the Straw Hats can be seen. Many begin to cry, including Nami, Brook, and Franky. They think the dream sounds beautiful, but also impossible to achieve. 

Luffy also realizes that he has only told 12 people about his intentions: the entire Straw Hat crew, Ace, Sabo, and Shanks. In response to Luffy’s dream, Shanks even reportedly cried. Yet not even the readers of the manga know what Luffy’s dream is about.

It could even be that the mangaka Eiichiro Oda has revealed this dream to us through an image. At the end of chapter 1138, there is a drawing depicting three different worlds. Of those, two worlds have already perished. The third, however, is still alive.

In the relevant section of the image, a warrior with white hair and a rubber arm can be seen attacking a black monster. The warrior could represent Luffy in his Gear 5 form. Around him, there are various nations supporting him in this battle.

Perhaps Luffy’s great dream is to unite all the peoples of the world and grant them eternal freedom. This would at least explain the reaction the Straw Hat crew had to his dream.

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What do other fans say? Perhaps Luffy simply wants to go to the moon. One fan suspects that Chopper reacted so enthusiastically as a child for this reason. The moon is a significant topic in One Piece, after all, Enel is currently up there.

Another fan speculates that he might wish for everyone in the world to become a pirate. After all, for Luffy, being a pirate means being free. And Joy Boy, the previous Sun God Nika, was the very first pirate: The next chapter of One Piece finally reveals who Joy Boy is.

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Beware when buying a used Switch 2, because you might never be able to play online

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A used Nintendo Switch 2 sounds like a bargain. However, when starting the console, you may be in for a nasty surprise. Because the Error Code: 2124-4508 will throw a wrench in your plans if you want to play online.

A used console initially sounds like a good deal to save money. But with the Switch 2, this can quickly become a problem. Because some used models have already been “bricked,” as players and buyers report.

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Switch 2 with Error Code: 2124-4508 has no online mode anymore

What is behind the problem? Some media outlets, including Kotaku, have already reported that Nintendo is using a new method to prevent software piracy. If players use certain software (MIG Flash), Nintendo will permanently block access to online services on the console.

This blockade is permanent and is tied to the hardware, not the user account. Even if you reset the console and switch accounts, the console remains locked. This becomes a significant problem when looking to buy a used console.

Which services are locked on the Switch 2 with Error Code: 2124-4508? Online gaming, the Nintendo eShop, Game Chat, GameShare, Cloud Saves, and benefits of Switch Online.

What is the problem with buying used? When buying used, you initially can’t see in what condition the console is. Because from the outside, all Switch 2 models look the same. Only at the first setup do you get the Error Code: 2124-4508 displayed. And the error code indicates that all online modes on the console are locked.

So if you buy a used Switch 2 and initially save money on the purchase, it sounds tempting. Until you receive the error code Error Code: 2124-4508.

The discussion about returns and new goods

Even with new goods in stores, it could be the case that they are return items. That is, a console that a customer has returned to the seller under the statutory right of withdrawal. This is explained, for example, by the IT-Recht-Kanzlei Munich.

Even goods that have been taken out of the original packaging for testing purposes can still be sold as new without issues. However, users regularly discuss whether goods with broken seals can still be considered new.

In principle, however, it applies: As long as the item has not been used by the first buyer and is still in a factory-new condition, it can still be offered as new.

The problem here is that the seller never knows exactly what the buyer has done with the item. Some retailers still sell the goods as new, while others play it safe and choose to sell used items instead. In the worst-case scenario, you buy a like-new Switch 2 that someone at home has “bricked.” However, you only realize this when you want to set up the console at home.

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The Lord of the Rings: The 10 strongest dwarves from Middle-earth in the ranking

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 6 minutes

In the movies of The Lord of the Rings, we only see a few dwarves, although there were some quite legendary representatives of this people in Middle-earth. But who are the strongest?

How was the ranking created? Gimli is certainly the most famous dwarf from The Lord of the Rings, but there are many others besides him, some of whom are even more powerful. For this list, we looked at dwarves that appear in “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Hobbit” or other works by J.R.R. Tolkien. For example, in “The Silmarillion”, which was published only after the author’s death.

We compare the dwarves in their pure strength, their power, but also their influence on the history of Middle-earth. If your personal ranking looks different, feel free to let us know in the comments.

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Place 10: Thrór I.

Thrór I. was the grandfather of Thorin Oakenshield, known to most from “The Hobbit”. He was king under the mountain for many years and distinguished himself through great leadership qualities. He was also one of the bearers of the Rings.

After his father and brother were killed by dragons, Thrór led his people to the Lonely Mountain. There he created a mighty kingdom.

Unfortunately, this attracted the dragon Smaug, who claimed the kingdom and the treasure located there. He drove the dwarves away, who once again fled under Thrór’s leadership. After a detour into Mirkwood, the king ended up in Moria, where he was killed by the orc Azog. This led to the war between dwarves and orcs.

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New MMORPG for PvE fans launches on Steam, opts out of a shop, but is considered too hardcore by many

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 6 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. Look forward to a preview of the WoW patch 11.2, beta experiences of Chrono Odyssey, many fresh updates, and much more.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz extensively played the beta of Chrono Odyssey on Steam and sees one thing that makes the MMORPG better than many other online role-playing games. Anyone looking for general info about the game will find it in our extensive overview of Chrono Odyssey.

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What happened with the major MMORPGs:

  • On worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com, the WoW developers remind that the new expansion Midnight will be the focus at gamescom 2025 in August.
  • There are some innovations for shadow priests in World of Warcraft. Some things are good – but much still needs improvement.
  • The jailer in World of Warcraft is so unpopular, that even the developers no longer mention him in his big “stroke of genius”.
  • Rare mounts will soon be plentiful in World of Warcraft. A new buff makes them much more common.
  • The one-button feature in World of Warcraft has been outperformed by the community. Blizzard had to intervene immediately and put a stop to it.
  • In World of Warcraft, anyone can achieve a record. You just need to set a goal. A player adhered to this and astonishingly collected 10,000,000 fish – the community asks in confusion: “But why?!”
  • As early as January 2025, the developers of Elder Scrolls Online announced official addon support for the console version of the MMORPG. Now you can finally use the expansions.
  • Furthermore, there was a roadmap for ESO regarding upcoming content and events in July on elderscrollsonline.com. The script will be made accessible to all players with a Golden Initiative event starting July 10. Additionally, on July 7, Update 47 will bring new dungeons for the PC.
  • June 26, 2025, was originally supposed to go down in history as the day for celebration in Throne and Liberty. However, instead of a release party for the first 12-player raid in the game, there are technical issues and delays. The developers have presented what to expect in the challenge “Altar of Calanthia” on playthroneandliberty.com.
  • On June 25, a new update for Lost Ark went live. Included are the story continuation of the Kazeros raid, the island Yornujan, the new style book system, and more. You can find the patch notes on playlostark.com. Additionally, there was a teaser trailer for the new Paladin class at the LOA-ON event, available on YouTube.
  • Since the launch of the Dawntrail expansion, the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has been receiving negative feedback. In the last livestream, Producer Naoki Yoshida addressed the feedback and admits: They have become too complacent.
  • In online games, countless people meet every day. From these acquaintances, friendships or even love can emerge. A player from Final Fantasy 14 reports that he proposed to his fiancée with a very special ring.
  • As of June 26, there is finally a native version of Black Desert Online for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S – with faster load times and an improved gaming experience. Furthermore, there was an update for PC on the same day that brought new content and a special mount. You can find the patch notes on playblackdesert.com. An update on July 10 will bring the Deadeye class and the Ulukita region to consoles (via press release).
  • The event cycle in New World continues. From June 27 to 29 the Faction Fest event is taking place, and from July 1 to 15 it continues with “Fury of the Spriggan 2025”. You can find all the info about the events on newworld.com.
  • This weekend (June 28, 8:30 AM CEST) the Heidel Ball 2025 will take place, focusing on the future content of all versions of Black Desert Online, with a first teaser appearing on YouTube.
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What happened with the small MMORPGs:

  • The developers of EVE Online announced on eveonline.com a preview of the next phase of the Legion expansion. As part of the update, they aim to implement various community wishes that came up during the “Little Things” panel at the Fanfest 2025. They also presented adjustments for PLEX trading, also on eveonline.com.
  • The new Warlock class has been released for Blade & Soul NEO. From June 24 to July 29, there is an event through which you can secure a costume for the Warlock as well as an additional character slot, via Steam.
  • The Daybreak Game Company has taken action against the operators of the unofficial EverQuest server “The Heroes Journey”. Two other servers are taking a summer break for safety.
  • The developers of Tibia introduced the new Weapon Proficiency system on tibia.com. Experienced players will receive meaningful customization options for their preferred weapon type, while newcomers can enjoy a stronger sense of progression without needing gold or other resources – so the developers promise.
  • The developers of Albion Online have announced that season 28 will start on July 5. You can find all the details on albiononline.com.
  • Dataminers were right! Rift has finally received a new update after years. Look forward to updates for the summer festival, new graphic settings, and more. You can find the patch notes on trionworlds.com.
  • The developers of RuneScape have reached out to their players. They clearly state that the MMORPG is in trouble due to microtransactions and that these are harming the game. They have a new plan to save the MMORPG.
  • This week, improvements to “110 Crafting” were also the focus for the developers in RuneScape. You can find the extensive patch notes on runescape.com.
  • For Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, there was a new roadmap this week in the form of a video on YouTube. Look forward to a new type of quest for 32 players. You can check out the announcement in the video below:
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What is happening with MMORPGs in development:

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Thus, we have summarized the most important happenings that have recently occurred in the world of MMORPGs.

What excited you this week? What upset you? Let us know in the comments. If you’re looking for a witty yet informative overview of online role-playing games, be sure to check out here: Report, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – that was the theme week of MeinMMO

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Pokémon GO Fest: All content from Day 1 – What happens on Saturday?

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The Pokémon GO Fest 2025 starts. What happens on Day 1? We summarize the contents for Saturday in a brief overview.

When does the GO Fest 2025 start? The first day is Saturday, June 28, 2025. It starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 6:00 PM.

At the GO Fest, there are contents that you can play without a ticket, but also some that are only available with a ticket. You can find the exact overview of the differences between the GO Fest with and without a ticket here.

But what can you dive into on Saturday? We summarize it for you here.

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What content does Saturday bring at the GO Fest?

Zamazenta: Zamazenta is available in its “King of the Shield” form in raids. If you defeat it, you will receive the Hero form and energy to transform into the King of the Shield. In total, you need 1,000 energy to perform the transformation.

Zamazenta in its King form is one of the best Pokémon in the game. The raid battle is playable both with and without a ticket, but you will, of course, need raid passes.

More information about Zamazenta at the GO Fest can be found here:

Habitats: All day long, there are rotating habitats with different Pokémon. They change every hour. Since there are four habitats, each appears twice a day. So make sure to check the game regularly to catch all the Pokémon. Here is the overview of all habitats in the schedule for the GO Fest 2025.

New Shinies and Regionals: The event has some new interesting Pokémon on offer. This includes Shiny-Rocara and Frospino, as well as monsters like the disguised Legios or Pikachu. However, it also partly depends on whether you have a ticket or not. The complete overview of the most exciting Pokémon at the GO Fest 2025 can be found here.

Bonuses: The following bonuses are active:

  • With ticket
    • increased chance of Shiny Pokémon
    • Special research on Volcanion
    • Special research where you can choose between Sword and Shield
    • Event Pokémon will be attracted by incense
    • hourly global challenges
    • Collector challenges for the respective habitats
    • 3 surprise encounters from GO snapshots
    • more buddy hearts in all interactions
    • up to 9 free raid passes daily by spinning photo discs at gyms
    • up to 40 gifts can be opened per day
    • up to 6 special trades per day
    • halved stardust costs when trading Pokémon
  • Without ticket
    • Incense modules last 1 hour
    • the maximum duration of team play has increased from 3 to 8 hours
    • Surprise encounters in GO snapshots

What’s coming next? These are the main contents for Saturday. Want the full list? Then you can find all contents of the GO Fest 2025 in Pokémon GO here.

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What happens after the GO Fest? After the GO Fest, June will also come to an end. This means the July will bring fresh events and Pokémon. The highlight is likely to be Lunala and Solgaleo. But there is still much more to catch and collect. We will show you what: In the list of all events in July 2025 for Pokémon GO.

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Pokémon GO Fest 2025: 10 strong monsters you should not miss at all

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 5 minutes

In this year’s edition, the Pokémon GO Fest brings you some strong attackers again. You shouldn’t miss 10 of them.

The GO Fest 2025 is around the corner and presents you with a variety of interesting content again. Both collectors and fighters can enjoy the event and catch exciting monsters.

We have compiled a list of 10 strong monsters that you shouldn’t miss this year. The order of the featured monsters does not represent a ranking.

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Zacian

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Zacian in the forms Heroic Warrior and King of the Sword (Image source: pokemon.com)

What is this Pokémon good for? For Zacian, you can obtain the King of the Sword form for the first time at GO Fest 2025. This brings you a new adventure effect that increases your Pokémon’s attacks for raids and Dyna battles. Additionally, Zacian can also be used in Dyna battles without Dyna evolution.

Where can this monster be found? You can challenge Zacian in 5-star raids on Sunday. Here you will only receive the Heroic Warrior form of the monster. For every successful battle, you will receive energy. Once you have collected 1,000, you can perform the form change.

Zamazenta

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Zamazenta in the forms Heroic Warrior and King of the Shield (Image source: pokemon.com)

What is this Pokémon good for? Zamazenta is also available for the first time in the form King of the Shield in Pokémon GO at GO Fest 2025. This monster also has an adventure effect and can be used in Dyna battles. The adventure effect increases your monsters’ defense.

Where can this monster be found? You can challenge Zamazenta in 5-star raids on Saturday and collect the necessary energy to perform the form change for this monster.

Machollo

Pokémon-GO-Machollo

What is this Pokémon good for? Evolving Machollo to its final form, Machomei, gives you one of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO of the fighting type. In its shadow form, Machomei is even stronger but requires more candies. If you have a shadow specimen, you can also use the Machollo from the GO Fest for this.

Where can this monster be found? You can find Machollo on both days of the event in the Habitat Electric Dojo.

Elektek

What is this Pokémon good for? Evolving Elektek to Elevoltek gives you a strong attacker of the electric type. Similar to this monster, the shadow variant is also stronger than the regular form.

Where can this monster be found? Elektek can be found just like Machollo on both days of the event in the Habitat Electric Dojo.

Quiekel

Pokémon-GO-Quiekel

What is this Pokémon good for? Quiekel can evolve into Keifel and then into Mamutel. Mamutel can be used as both an ice and a ground attacker.

Where can this monster be found? This monster can be found in the Habitat Hypnotic Tundra. This habitat is active for 2 hours each on Saturday and Sunday.

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Frospino

Pokemon Frospino developments
Frospino, Cryospino, Espinodon (Image source: pokemon.com)

What is this Pokémon good for? If you evolve Frospino into Espinodon, you will receive one of the strongest ice attackers currently available in the game. This monster is also available as shiny for the first time at GO Fest 2025.

Where can this monster be found? You can find Frospino on both days in the Habitat Hypnotic Tundra. You can also challenge it in 1-star raids.

Larvitar

Pokémon-GO-Larvitar

What is this Pokémon good for? The final evolution stage of Larvitar, Despotar, is still one of the strongest Pokémon to date. It can be played as a rock and dark attacker and also has a mega evolution.

Where can this monster be found? You can find Larvitar in the wild throughout Saturday regardless of the current habitat.

Trasla

Pokémon-GO-Trasla

What is this Pokémon good for? Trasla can evolve into Kirlia and subsequently into Gardevoir or Gallade. You will only receive Gallade if you possess a male Kirlia. While Gardevoir in its regular form is one of the best fairy attackers in the game, both monsters also have a strong mega evolution.

Where can this monster be found? Trasla can be found in the wild throughout Sunday.

Kapuno

Pokémon-GO-Kapuno

What is this Pokémon good for? If you evolve Kapuno into Duodino and then into Trikephalo, you will receive a strong dark attacker. With the right moveset, it is even currently the strongest dark monster, aside from some shadow Pokémon and mega evolutions.

Where can this monster be found? Just like Trasla, you can also find Kapuno in the wild throughout Sunday, regardless of which habitat is active.

Gladiantri

Pokémon-GO-Gladiantri

What is this Pokémon good for? Recently you can evolve Gladiantri into Caesurio and into Gladimperio. This monster is currently one of the best dark attackers available in Pokémon GO.

Where can this monster be found? Gladiantri is also one of the monsters that you can find in the wild throughout the event on Sunday.

At the global GO Fest 2025, not only strong monsters await you. Collectors of rare Pokémon can also enjoy the event. We have summarized what the largest event of the year brings: All content of the global GO Fest 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Pokémon GO: Change form of Zacian and Zamazenta – How strong are they, how to do it

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

Zacian and Zamazenta receive their King forms at the Pokémon GO Fest 2025. How can you switch their forms? We summarize it and show you how strong they are.

How do I switch forms for Zacian or Zamazenta? You need several things for that.

  • A Zamazenta or Zacian that knows the charged attack “Iron Head”
  • 1,000 Form Change Energy
    • For Zacian, you need Energy: King of the Sword
    • For Zamazenta, you need Energy: King of the Shield
  • Click your Pokémon in the collection. Scroll down, you will find the corresponding screen there.
  • Important: Once you have changed the form of your specimen, you can change it back to this monster as you like, without further costs.

But how do you get the energy?

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How to obtain Energy for Form Change in Pokémon GO

How do I get energy for the form change? There are several ways to do that.

But how strong are the two actually? We summarize it here.

How strong is Zacian: King of the Sword in Pokémon GO

New attack: By transforming into the King of the Sword, the attack “Iron Head” changes into the attack “Behemoth Blade”. This attack also brings an adventure effect that boosts all your Pokémon’s attacks in raids and dynamax battles for 6 minutes if activated. Activation costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Zacian candies.

How strong is Zacian: King of the Sword? In short: It is currently the measure of all things in the Master League. Zacian’s King form is ranked as the new number one in the Master League by PvPoke. Its typing of Fairy and Steel makes it extremely dangerous against many other favorites in the league.

And in raids? Even there, Zacian’s King form is one of the absolute best attackers in Pokémon GO. In short: Top Pokémon, catch it if possible.

By the way: You can even use the Pokémon in Dynamax battles. Its powerful attack Behemoth Blade can be trained just like Dynamax attacks, and it can learn both Dynamax Wall and Dynamax Spirit.

How strong is Zamazenta: King of the Shield in Pokémon GO

New attack: The King of the Shield receives “Behemoth Bash” in exchange for “Iron Head”. With the accompanying adventure effect, you can increase the defense of your Pokémon in raids and dynamax battles for 6 minutes. Activation costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Zamazenta candies.

How strong is Zamazenta: King of the Shield? You might have suspected it, and you are right: Zamazenta is number 2 behind Zacian in the Master League. It has the typing combination Steel / Fighting and does slightly less damage than its sword buddy. Nevertheless, Zamazenta is not to be underestimated.

And in raids? Yes, here too Zamazenta shines. Top attacker worth adding to your team.

Just like Zacian, it is usable and trainable in Dynamax.

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So you see: Both monsters are not only extremely strong, but also usable in all areas of Pokémon GO – even in the Dynamax feature. Zacian is maybe a tiny bit stronger offensively, but overall both are an extremely good choice. So see which one appeals to you more! And if you want to know what else is coming in Pokémon GO: Here are all events in July 2025 for Pokémon GO.

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