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Frospino

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

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

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

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

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 28. June 2025 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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Pokémon GO starts new season Pleasant Days – Trailer for the season

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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.

Defeat Zacian or Zamazenta in their King forms in raids during the GO Fest. After the raid, you will receive energy. Collect as much as you can to reach 1,000.
- Important: You catch the normal hero form after the raid. The King form is only available through the form change.
Complete tasks in the special research that comes with the ticket. Keep in mind: The ticket costs 16.49 euros, but also brings other bonuses. More information about the GO Fest with and without a ticket can be found here.
Redeem the current promo codes.
- Here is the code for 50 Zacian energies
- Here is the code for 50 Zamazenta energies

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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One mechanic is currently dominating the strongest builds in Diablo 4 – with Season 9 it will be nerfed

Nicole Wakulczyk 28. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The Overpower mechanic is currently in the spotlight when it comes to making damage numbers in Diablo 4 shoot up. With Season 9, Blizzard is nerfing the mechanic. We summarize the highlights from the patch notes for you.

These are the highlights from the patch:

The patch for Season 9 in Diablo 4弱ens the Overpower mechanic that was key for OP builds in Season 8.
The update also brings a bunch of adjustments to the classes. Some skills and uniques of the classes are nerfed, while others benefit from buffs.
The HP increase of monsters per level in the pit is reduced, allowing more builds to reach Qual level 4. Since the difficulty adjustment in Season 8, Qual 4 has no longer been reachable for every player.

Additionally, there are some bug fixes. Patch 2.3.0 is also the update for the launch of Season 9 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. You can find the complete patch notes on page 2 of our article, currently only available in English. As soon as the German version is released, the article will be updated. Note: They are extensive.

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Diablo 4 shows Horadric spells and new endgame content in the trailer for Season 9

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Additive damage percentage for Overpower is removed

How is the Overpower mechanic nerfed? The additive damage percentage of Overpower, based on hit points and fortify amounts, is removed. Previously, a nerf of about 80% was discussed – that this is not enough has been shown by the PTR.

Specifically, Blizzard writes in the patch notes:

On the PTR, we tested a reduction of these additive values by 80%, but found that builds based on Overpower were still superior to other options – partly due to this inherent bonus. Overpower now grants up to 50%[x] damage when triggered – similar to critical hits. However, Overpower is supposed to occur less frequently than crits and primarily triggered by guaranteed sources. Therefore, the damage from Overpower effects is generally still higher than comparable crit effects.

What adjustments are made to the classes? The Barbarian receives a few nerfs. For example, “Impact” will now replace “Impactful Strike” in a fortification recipe. Additionally, Earthquake damage and corresponding bonuses are reduced for many skills.

Druids receive buffs for passive skills and certain aspects. The Necromancer also receives improvements, primarily for bone builds and the golem. For the Hunter, the unique bow “Eaglehorn” may become more useful.

The Hydras of Sorceresses will play more fluidly. They will attack immediately after being summoned – unless the skill is spammed. But especially the Spiritborn will benefit from the patch. According to Diablo expert wudijo, the rake build will be “totally crazy” and likely belong to the S-tier builds (via Twitch).

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Blizzard also makes an adjustment to the pit: The HP increase of monsters per tier will be slightly reduced. This should give more builds a chance to advance to the highest Qual tier. In general, the endgame activities in Season 9 will receive a permanent update. What else changes and what features await you can be found in our overview: Diablo 4 Season 9: Release Date, Builds and New Content

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Capcom explains how it will proceed with Monster Hunter Wilds, aims to solve the biggest problem of the community

Alexander Mehrwald 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Soon, Monster Hunter Wilds will receive its next major update. But more are already in the pipeline. Capcom now gives a glimpse into the future of the game and proves that community feedback is important to them.

What issue is Capcom addressing? In a post via X.com, Game Director of Monster Hunter Wilds, Yuya Tokuda, shares a so-called mini letter from the producer. In it, he discusses additional things that will occur with Title Update 2 on June 30, 2025, as well as the following updates.

Because in addition to the content updates, TU2 will also implement extensive adjustments aimed primarily at addressing the main problem that has recently led to increasing negative criticism: performance.

A graphic shows which adjustments will be at the center of the update on June 30:

DLSS4 and FR4 are now supported for graphics upscaling
The amount of VRAM used for texture streaming has been adjusted, resulting in lower overall VRAM usage
A problem has been fixed where the estimated VRAM usage in the display/graphics settings was calculated to be lower than the actual value
The issue of increased CPU load due to shader compilation during gameplay has been resolved, which led to unstable performance until the compilation was completed

Further problems and feedback are known to the team, and work is being done tirelessly to address and resolve more issues in the future. Especially the areas of usability (UI/UX) and improved game stability (Steam version) will soon be more of a focus.

Additionally, Yuya Tokuda provides a brief outlook on the upcoming Title Updates 3 and 4.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Trailer for Title Update 2 shows Lagiacrus in action

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An outlook for the rest of the year

What else awaits you? In addition to this addition to the changes that will come with Title Update 2, Tokuda also discusses the future of the game. He presents the following timeline:

At the beginning of August, version 1.021 is set to bring further improvements for the Dual Blades, Hunting Horn, Gunlance, and Light and Heavy Bowguns
Title Update 3 is scheduled to be released in September 2025 and will include the following content:
- A new difficulty level with exclusive rewards
- A new talisman crafting system
- New ways to equip decorations
Title Update 4 will be released in winter with the following content:
- A new monster
- New challenging elements (not specified)

It is currently being examined how to maintain the relevance of the Artisan weapons, so that players are still encouraged to craft and improve them. Additional adjustments and improvements will also be made to enhance usability and game stability.

These fixes are expected to take place between the Title Updates, which will only be released every few months.

More information on the upcoming Title Updates, as well as further improvements and adjustments, will follow soon. A new format called “Guild Reports” will be used on the official X account to inform players more quickly and regularly and to respond directly to feedback.

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Due to negative feedback, Monster Hunter Wilds has lost about 99% of its player base since release. With the upcoming Title Update 2, some players will certainly return and give the game another chance. What the update aims to bring you back into the game is shown in a new trailer: Monster Hunter Wilds is losing about 99% of the players, shows in the trailer how Title Update 2 aims to bring them back

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Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Habitats and Spawns in the Schedule

Paul Kutzner 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

At the Pokémon GO Fest 2025, there will again be various habitats and corresponding spawns. When you can find which monsters, we have summarized for you.

What are habitats? Habitats are basically different environments where Pokémon can be found. In past years, there have also been these habitats at GO Fest, which rotate hourly and each bring different monsters.

On both days of this year’s GO Fest, the habitats are active. We have summarized which habitat is active when and which Pokémon you can encounter there. In addition to the spawns in the habitats, there are also Pokémon that appear regardless of the current habitat on Saturday or Sunday.

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Pokémon GO starts new season Pleasant Days – Trailer for the season

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Schedule for the habitats at GO Fest 2025

On both Saturday and Sunday, the respective habitats are active at the following times:

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM: Moonless Volcano
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Galvanic Dojo
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Hypnotic Tundra
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Fairy Swamp
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Moonless Volcano
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Galvanic Dojo
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Hypnotic Tundra
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Fairy Swamp

Spawns at GO Fest 2025

In the following table, you can see which Pokémon can appear in which habitat. Monsters marked with an * can also appear as Shiny.

Habitat	Pokémon
Moonless Volcano	Houndoom* Camaub* Shuppet* Mollimorba* Golbit* Dartiri* Flabébé (Red-blooming)* Algitt* Krokel* Rocara* (rare) Qurtel* (through smoke, ticket only)
Galvanic Village	Machop* Electabuzz* Teddiursa* Zurrokex* Igamaro* Flabébé (Yellow-blooming)* Pam-Pam* Dedenne* Krabbox* Lin-Fu* (rare) Mähikel* (through smoke, ticket only)
Hypnotic Tundra	Alolan Sandshrew* Quiekel* Seemops* Plinfa* Shnebedeck* Somniam* Pygraulon* Flabébé (Blue-blooming)* Arktip* Frospino* (rare) Pachirisu* (through smoke, ticket only)
Fairy Swamp	Clefairy* Tentacha* Flunkifer* Schluppuck* Toxiped* Robball* Garstella* Bubungus* Togetic* (rare) Flabébé* (Orange-blooming, rare) Clavion (through smoke, ticket only)

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Additional spawns on Saturday: Regardless of the current habitat, the following monsters can also appear on Saturday:

Chansey*
Panzaeron*
Larvitar*
Schilterus*
Schnuthelm*
Skallyk*
Commandutan*
Viscora* (rare)
Icognito* in forms D, E, H, I, L, and S (through smoke, ticket only)

Additional spawns on Sunday: On Sunday, in addition to the Pokémon from the habitats, the following monsters will be waiting for you:

Galar-Porenta*
Tragosso*
Trasla*
Laukaps*
Gladiantri*
Kapuno*
Quartermak*
Miniras* (rare)
Icognito* in forms D, O, R, S, and W (through smoke, ticket only)

In addition to the Pokémon in the wild, you also have the opportunity to obtain more monsters by completing field research and participating in raids at this year’s GO Fest.

The GO Fest is considered the largest annual event in Pokémon GO. Accordingly, the event is packed, and the content you find in the game over the two days is substantial. We also have a complete overview with all contents of the global GO Fest 2025 for you.

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Bungie will release a new DLC for Destiny 2 in a few weeks, but is that enough content to bring fans back?

Christos Tsogos 27. June 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Destiny 2 will soon celebrate the Year of Prophecy. A new saga, another planet, and fresh seasons await to be explored. But will the content Bungie has planned really be enough to bring fans back?

What are Guardians waiting for in Destiny 2? For new content that can captivate them. With the last DLC of the Light and Darkness saga, Bungie has concluded a 10-year-old story and is now ready to open a new saga with the Year of Prophecy. New characters, a new planet, and of course a new story are said to have been created by the team, aiming to launch on July 15, 2025.

To inform players, there were, as usual, developer livestreams in which the latest content, story information, and developments for future content were presented. Fans therefore had the chance to get a brief overview of the new saga. But how does the promised content stand?

Is the story what fans want? Will the content be convincing and evoke the same captivating feeling in Guardians as during the beginnings of the loot shooters? We will show you.

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Bungie shows the future of Destiny 2 after The Final Shape in the new trailer

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The status of “At the Edge of Fate”

What can fans expect? To bring you up to speed and show you what content you can expect in the DLC “At the Edge of Fate”, we briefly list what Bungie has prepared for you at the release:

New location outside of Sol: Kepler
Complete overhaul of items regarding armor and weapons
- Armor stats work differently, and all values can be important
The campaign launches a new saga and is no longer linear
New, free updates in the form of events
New Exotics
New weapon type: Heavy Crossbow

Is that enough? A very important point when considering the potential success of Bungie is the end of the Light and Darkness saga. Many players kicked off with it in Destiny and left again after its conclusion.

For a large portion of fans, Destiny is therefore complete – they are unlikely to return to Destiny 2. One possibility would be for Bungie to release a brand new Destiny 3 with innovations that could also excite a grizzled veteran like me.

Aside from that, it will be difficult for Bungie. The trust of many fans is gone. The studio has lost focus, dedicated itself to projects like Marathon, and this has been to the detriment of Destiny 2. The result: Many bugs and issues that remain unresolved, content that is recycled, and no innovations anymore.

The problem lies not in the content itself, but in the overall perception of Destiny 2 and Bungie.

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How could Bungie attract more players? First, rebuild trust. Deliver content that fans really want:

Innovations and no repetitive activities
Loot that feels worthwhile and is not just a reskin of old weapons and armor
Create new events that fans have never seen before to bridge content droughts
More love for core activities
- Specific loot for Strikes
- New maps and modes for Gambit
- Ban cheaters from the Crucible
And for the collectors, even if it presents technical hurdles:
- More vault spaces!

One thing is clear: The 10-year saga of Destiny has been a unique journey for many. These players are unlikely to return. They have said goodbye to their favorite game and enjoy their memories accumulated over the years. Because, as the saying goes: You leave when it’s at its best.

Will you indulge in the upcoming DLC and take a look, or would you rather pass? Feel free to exchange with your comrades here. For more on Destiny 2, you can also find here on MeinMMO: The most powerful Exotics in the lore of Destiny 1 & 2 – These weapons should never exist

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Brave soldiers from Over-Earth are surprised by a powerful enemy in Helldivers 2 who is suddenly much stronger than usual

Cedric Holmeier 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, the brave warriors of Over-Earth had to suddenly cope with a new situation. The robots were upgraded through a patch, and their new capabilities are impressive.

What was that patch about? A new software was remotely installed on the robots in Helldivers 2, significantly enhancing them. As the brave warriors of Over-Earth confirm, some units of the machines can now jump in the combat zone.

This is particularly bitter for the Helldivers because the rear of the combat units was previously considered a weak point. Reports suggest that the robots are now capable of executing a jump in time to turn back towards the Helldivers.

A brave soldier from Over-Earth shared a video of the fight against the upgraded units, clearly showing what the jump looks like:

Over-Earth reacts immediately

What are the commands from the Over-Command? The new programming of the enemies prompts a new general command from the Over-Command. All Helldivers are instructed to immediately stop the new offensive of the robots.

Several planets are affected by the assault of the upgraded enemies. According to the Over-Command (via Discord), the rebuilt Jet Brigade is behind the offensive. According to the report, the new attack by the robots was unprovoked and aimed at halting the reconstruction of human homes.

How are the brave soldiers responding to the attack? The Helldivers who were engaged in combat against the robots were taken completely by surprise by the new programming. Early reports indicate confusion among the loyal troops of Over-Earth:

Next-Professor9025 reacts on Reddit: “WHAT THE HELL. What the hell, what the hell, what the hell.”
Pliskkenn_D says on Reddit: “I hate it, but I secretly really love it.”
Oleg152 expresses excitement on Reddit about the update: “You can say what you want about bugs in the game. But holy shit, new enemy units appearing out of nowhere unannounced is the absolute highlight.”
Hatarus547 explains on Reddit: “The Jet Brigade was tired of people making fun of them, and decided to bring out the ‘Fuck You 2000.'”
Karlitu7 asks on Reddit: “Are they flying now?” and gets the response from Fuskens: “They are flying now.”

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That new units are simply added or altered in Helldivers 2 is not unusual, but it is always something special. The players of Helldivers 2 had to fight for nothing less than their existence in the last event. How it all started, you can find out here: The new update in Helldivers 2 brings back the greatest threat to humanity

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48 hours in Pokémon GO felt like it was 2016 again – This is how the global festival should be

Max Handwerk 27. June 2025 Reading time 4 minutes

A taste of the Pokémon GO Festival 2025? MeinMMO author Max Handwerk already got a preview in Paris. This weekend was a journey back in time. And hopefully also a glimpse into the future.

It was hot when I arrived in Paris on Thursday evening. Damn hot. And as it would turn out later, the mild evening sun over the French capital was nothing compared to the temperatures we would experience at this GO Fest weekend. The thermometer showed 33 degrees at its peak. Quite intense!

But why is the weather so important when gaming? Well, because thousands of players came to Paris this weekend to play Pokémon GO in Parc de Sceaux. And that is done outside! I was also invited by the Pokémon GO team as a press representative for MeinMMO to attend the event and get a feel for it.

What happened at the local GO Fest? The content was largely similar to the upcoming worldwide GO Fest event. Battling Zacian and Zamazenta, catching Volcanion, searching for shiny versions of Frospino, the train Legios, or event Pikachu, and of course chasing various Pokémon. In the park, however, the habitats were actually designated living spaces that you could approach, instead of the spawns rotating every hour.

Additionally, there were things like:

A PvP arena where you could battle against other trainers
Various decorative elements, such as the giant inflatable Pikachu or a small castle
Larger tents where you could relax or participate in a quiz round
The “Notable Trainers” booths with various content creators
And much more, like meet and greets with various Pokémon mascots, meetings with the loading screen artists, and photo spots

A real star was also the actual park, which was truly beautiful. The only problem: Shade was only available at the edges, and it was sometimes really urgently needed. During the hottest hours, it was damn difficult to move through the heat, and my smartphone also struggled at times. But: Overall, the weather was suitable for catching a few Pokémon, and definitely better than rain. (Except when there was a storm warning on Friday and the park was evacuated an hour before the event ended).

But: What stayed in my memory the most happened actually outside of the game itself. Because overall, I felt not only like I was in another place, but in another time: Just like when Pokémon GO was released.

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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle

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Everyone plays Pokémon, trades, battles – And is in a good mood

It was really special. During the approximately 48 hours I spent at GO Fest until my departure on Saturday evening in Paris, I spoke with many players who were there. Wherever you looked, Pokémon were being caught. You could hear excited cheers when a rare shiny was caught or catch snippets of conversations about the game.

People met who wanted to trade, others who had dressed up, and again others who wanted to raid together. The hardest battle in the game this weekend was a piece of cake because so many participated.

I felt a bit reminded of the game’s release time. Back then, in 2016, you saw groups of people everywhere outside who were on the Pokémon hunt. I could only watch back then because my phone couldn’t handle the game, but I still remember exactly how that felt. For one summer, Pokémon GO dominated the world, no matter where you went. And I remember that time very positively, even as a bystander back then.

Even today there are still those moments, especially at larger events like GO Fest. But the local version has the advantage that everyone is actually there for that reason. The sheer number of trainers unfortunately can’t be gathered in normal daily life. But that is when the game shines: When you have a group playing Pokémon GO together.

Revisiting that feeling was really fun. The only problem: These events are not necessarily frequent and also not necessarily nearby. Transferring this live event feeling more strongly into the game – that is something I would wish from the team behind Pokémon GO.

In conversation with Michael Steranka, the director, he mentioned that the representatives from the new Pokémon GO owner Scopley also show a lot of enthusiasm for Pokémon GO’s live events and want to place an even stronger focus on them. This gives hope that more will come in this direction – and maybe also more nearby. I am curious to see how this will develop in the coming months.

Furthermore, Steranka also pointed out the upcoming 10th anniversary of the game next year, and that this tenth birthday will also coincide with the 30th anniversary of Pokémon GO itself. 2026 is slated to be a big year for Pokémon GO. We are excited to see what it will ultimately look like.

More information from the interview can be found here:

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Now, the global Pokémon GO Fest is first on the agenda. It will be exciting to see if the global variant will also lead to player groups meeting and playing together – just like it did in 2016. Do you want to know what exactly happens at the GO Fest? Then check out our overview: Pokémon GO Fest 2025 – All information about the event.

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16-year-old loses match in a smash tournament, brings out ChatGPT, wins the next game

Nico Scheibel 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

At a local tournament in Florida where Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was played, a 16-year-old was coached by ChatGPT. In the final decisive match of the best-of-3, he won against his opponent.

What question did the 16-year-old ask ChatGPT? The 1v1 tournament of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate “Summer at the Skypad #6” (start.gg) took place from June 24-25, 2025, in Florida. During a break between Game 2 and 3 in the series of 16-year-old Zorrin against the Smash player Lucida, Zorrin asked the simple question: “I have 3 stage bans in SSBU. I play Corrin against Robin, which stages do I ban?”

ChatGPT gave him a quick response and recommended Zorrin to ban the “Kalos Pokémon League” and the two Animal Crossing stages “Town and City” as well as “Smashville”. In a post on X, he showed the conversation between him and his coach ChatGPT (X.com). The last match of the series went to 16-year-old Zorrin, leaving his opponent in disbelief.

How did Lucida react to this support? Lucida took the loss pretty well and posted a post on her X account:

I lost tonight at my local tournament against a 16-year-old who asked ChatGPT for matchup tips after the second game. I just can’t keep up with these zoomers anymore…

An response from her to this X post provided some clarity, stating that it was very funny for a free local tournament, but the future should consider whether such an approach should be allowed or not. The current rule of the Smash scene prohibits coaching between matches.

In the video, you see the trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Trailer

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ChatGPT as an Advantage in Competitive Play

How helpful is AI in competitive tournaments? The website Dexerto asked an expert for his opinion regarding the use of ChatGPT during the series between Zorrin and Lucida. Alex Jebailey, the founder of CEO (Community Effort Orlando), a tournament series in various fighting games, says:

AI is here to stay, you can’t avoid it. It’s a great tool for text-based things. I’ve asked it for strategies to beat certain characters myself. The answers are mostly generic, but still helpful.

Furthermore, Alex Jebailey states that real skill will prevail in the crucial moment, and they have to see how players incorporate AI into their battle strategies and what rules the tournaments set.

He also emphasizes that every advantage counts when it comes to prize money and sponsors, and AI is no exception. A likely safe way for Alex Jebailey to address this issue would be to introduce a mere 1-minute break between matches in a series. This should prevent players from receiving tips on matchups or similar advice.

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Top teams in LoL and Valorant can now be paid by sports betting sites, which fans find “deeply disappointing”

Niko Hernes 27. June 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

As part of a new official post, Riot Games announced a new opportunity for sponsors for their top teams in Valorant and League of Legends. Teams can in the future be sponsored by sports betting sites.

What did Riot announce? In a new blog post on the official Riot website, John Needham, the President of Publishing and Esports at Riot Games, announced that they will allow top teams a new kind of sponsorship.

In the future, Tier 1 teams from America and Europe can also be sponsored by sports betting sites. These are the top leagues in their respective regions in LoL and Valorant. They aim to establish more predictable revenue sources and sponsorship opportunities for the teams.

According to the post, Riot has been approached by various teams on this matter several times. They also argue that betting exists regardless of whether something is done about it or not. They decided to take this step now, but emphasize that they want to do it right.

Needham explains that the majority of betting occurs on unregulated platforms. Riot aims to strengthen the safety and integrity of fans with this new decision.

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How does Riot plan to implement this? In the post, Needham also discusses the implementation of these sponsorships. He mentions several points. He talks about a partnership program that allows for additional revenue but is also supported by regulations and educational programs to ensure the integrity of esports.

Riot will vet potential partners before teams enter into partnerships. At the same time, they have a partnership with GRID, a platform that collects esports data cleanly and officially. This, according to Riot, is intended to weaken the black market and protect fans and professionals.

Another point is an integrity program that each team must create and evaluate themselves to ensure integrity. Riot emphasizes that they cannot regulate everything alone; the teams must also do their part through regulations, monitoring, and training.

While the sponsorships are only approved for Tier 1 teams, teams in lower leagues will benefit from a share of the revenue from the sports betting program. Higher prize pools, new tournaments, and also training for the integrity system are expected there.

Finally, they explain that there will be no advertising for sports betting during official Riot broadcasts. This also includes that there will be no logos from betting partners on the jerseys. However, teams can decide how to promote their partners on their own channels, as long as Riot’s guidelines are followed.

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How is the community reacting? Under a Reddit post with over 1,000 comments, the community is responding quite negatively to the announcement.

ToBeeContinued (via Reddit) is not pleased: Gambling is terrible, and it is deeply disappointing that the gaming and professional scene will rely on it.
Knowka (via Reddit) sees it pragmatically: I am not thrilled to see how quickly online sports betting has become endemic among young men, but it was inevitable at this point, as the ecosystem really needs higher revenues.
mateuslimao (via Reddit) thinks: There is no ‘responsible’ way to do such a thing. The responsible thing is to not do it.

How exactly the teams will handle such sponsorships and how viewers will perceive it remains to be seen. For some time now, esports has been in a weaker phase. In 2023, we already reported about it: LoL: Expert says that tough times are ahead for the pros as teams are currently exploding

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Player plans a round for Dungeons & Dragons and the map takes up his entire hallway

Alexander Mehrwald 27. June 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Game masters act as creative minds for their players in Dungeons & Dragons to provide their players with special experiences. A user on Reddit now shares his unusual idea, which is very well received by the community.

What idea does the game master have? User Ogskive opens his thread on Reddit with the words: “I am preparing to play the longest D&D game of all time… in meters.” Because for his group, he is planning a short story where the players only have to do one thing: walk straight for a very long time.

And that for a very long time, because the map on which it all takes place extends over his entire hallway, making it several meters long. How many meters exactly, the user does not specify, but as the attached photo does not hint at the end and leads into another room, it is likely to be several meters.

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“You should build mimic tiles”

How does the community find his idea? Under his thread, there are not only over 7,900 likes (as of June 27, 2025, 12:15 PM) but also numerous comments. Among them many who celebrate his idea, but also some who have tips on how to improve it even further:

Grouchy-Bowl-8700 says: “With my blind human monk with the blind-fighting style, who acts as a lawyer, I would be unstoppable here!”
Daetok_Lochannis jokes: “Final Fantasy XIII Tabletop Edition”
King_of_the_Dot suggests: “This whole thing needs a door with an endless staircase behind it, but when they turn around, it’s only two floors to the entrance/exit.”
clayoban comments: “You should build mimic tiles, but they only come to life when they walk backward. If they give up in the middle of the hallway, it will hurt.”
The_Bat_Ham compares: “Feels like Snowpiercer at 100 times the scale. Fun concept!”
Hyde_in_Plain_Sight wonders: “Now twist and connect the two ends and seal them in a Möbius strip where they can wander forever without safety in sight. Screw it, I’ll do it myself.”

In the now over 330 comments, there are numerous players who would like to participate in such a round, but also some who had a similar idea and had a lot of fun with it. At least on Reddit, the user’s concept is well received. Whether his group will also have fun with it and what awaits them there, user Ogskive at least wants to share in a later post.

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Developers of Dune: Awakening listen to players, transforming the endgame area into a PvE zone, yet villains scent fat loot

Cedric Holmeier 27. June 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

In Dune: Awakening, the developers listened to players and partially turned the endgame area Deep Desert into a PvE zone, but sneaky players still kill others there.

How is the change going? The developers of Dune: Awakening received a lot of negative feedback about their endgame in the past. It was solely designed for PvP and was not appealing to PvE players who just wanted to farm in peace.

After a Q&A session, where the developers stuck to their plan, there was so much negative v feedback that they ultimately backtracked and with the patch on Thursday, June 26, divided the Deep Desert into two halves, PvE and PvP.

Since the Deep Desert in Dune: Awakening is partially a PvE area, there has already been a lot of trouble:

The developers reduced the spawns of the main resources, leading to competition over individual ores
As there is no more PvP in dungeons, research stations have turned into places for loot runs similar to New World
Players have partially built ores to claim them completely for themselves
The PvP zone is now even less attractive for PvE players, as the small size makes it hard to hide

As if all these problems weren’t enough, players have already found a way to eliminate other players even in the PvE zone, destroying the aircraft forever.

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What are the griefers up to? The new Deep Desert is made for griefers, players who want to annoy others and ruin their fun. Players from 25 sietches (sub-servers) meet there, and thanks to hidden name tags, everything happens anonymously.

With the latest method, the troublemakers can not only eliminate other players, but they can also get them eaten by the sandworm, causing all items and land and air vehicles to be lost.

To do this, griefers fly above their victims with their own ornithopters and land on the roof. This causes the victim’s aircraft to sink further and further to the ground. Most of the time, the griefers are not alone but act in groups and target slower, large transport ornithopters.

Once the victim is brought to the ground, thumpers are placed to attract the sandworm, which then devours the victim along with their belongings. The griefers can usually escape in time with their fast ornithopters, while the heavy transports cannot make it. Innocents lose hours of progress.

How are players reacting to the new method? On Reddit, there is a lot of anger about the current update. The new method of depriving players of many hours of work fuels the negative sentiment even further:

Eridain calls on Reddit: “Anyone caught should receive a permanent ban from the game. The price they paid for the game will be the asshole tax.”
Schrogs says on Reddit: “Man, these guys are giving the developers a lot of work. First, they grief so hard that the whole endgame area has to be reworked. Now they have to redo the whole flight system. Poor developers, lol, why can’t people just play the game normally and not ruin it for others.”
aLegionOfDavids experienced it himself on Reddit: “Not surprising, I was flying in the DD PvE zone and someone tried to force me down. They were really bad, […] I managed to outmaneuver them and escape, but I was still confused. The anger on my server in DD was extreme today.”
GearboxTheGrey realizes on Reddit: “As I said, it wasn’t about people wanting PvP, but about people wanting to bully, and here we are.”

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The developers at Funcom have always been very quick with their changes. Thus, it can be expected that this method will also be patched with one of the next updates. Whether this will finally stop the griefers or if they will find a new method to grief other players remains to be seen. Those who prefer to stay in base should also consider dusting: Do you want to clear your base in Dune: Awakening of sand? This tool hides a secret vacuum cleaner

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Player fills his gaming PC to the top with fans, but many say: More is not always better

Benedikt Schlotmann 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

A player has completely filled his case with fans. He wants to know if that’s enough, but the community finds it amusing and explains why he urgently needs to improve his airflow.

A player posts on Reddit a picture of his new gaming PC and wants to know if he has enough fans installed in his computer. The hardware inside is barely visible, as he has stuffed his case full of fans.

The community is amused and entertained but also gives the user an important tip: More fans are not necessarily better for a gaming PC. Too many fans can ruin the airflow inside the case.

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Many fans are not necessarily better for cooling

Why is airflow important? Airflow refers to the circulation of air in a device. All devices under load produce heat, which needs to go somewhere. Without fans, it will get increasingly hotter in your system until the hardware shuts down due to overheating protection. Fans ensure that hot air is expelled and that heat buildup is avoided.

What is the problem with too many fans? Stuffing your case full of fans can lead to several issues:

On the one hand, too many fans can obstruct each other, turbulence can occur, and cooling performance can even decrease. A clear, directed airflow is more effective than uncontrolled chaos in the computer.

On the other hand, more fans usually mean more noise, especially if they have to run at high speeds because the airflow is not optimal. Additionally, every extra fan requires power, space, and can complicate cable management. This is especially true in small cases where space can be extremely valuable.

What is the recommendation? Fewer, but strategically placed fans with good airflow are often better than as many fans as possible without a clear concept. Generally, two to three well-placed fans are sufficient: One in the front (Intake), one in the back (Exhaust), and depending on the CPU cooler, one more at the top.

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New shooter on Steam relies on an extraordinary look, lets you take on an animal version of Henry Cavill

Christos Tsogos 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

MOUSE: PI for Hire is an upcoming shooter on Steam, as well as Xbox and PlayStation. The game has an unusual look reminiscent of old cartoons. Now the developers have revealed a new boss and have thanked a star known primarily for his charismatic roles.

What makes MOUSE: PI special? In MOUSE, you play as former war hero Jack Pepper, who is now a private detective. You find yourself in Mouseburg, a city teeming with gangs, mobs, and characters from the dark side.

The game is in black and white and strongly resembles the iconic cartoons of the 1930s, like those of Mickey Mouse. In MOUSE: PI, you will need to uncover secrets, participate in wild shootouts, and face off against diverse bosses.

One of these bosses was recently revealed. The developers drew inspiration from a charismatic actor that many should know.

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Henry Cavill served as inspiration

Why did the developers express their gratitude? In MOUSE, you must defeat not only the henchmen of the underground but also bosses who represent the gang leaders. One of these leaders is Reginald Shingler, a dapper, muscular mouse with a distinctive hairstyle. The developers introduced the boss, thanking x.com but also Henry Cavill, who was considered inspiration for this boss.

One might think that cartoon mice all look the same, yet Reginald Shingler indeed bears resemblance to the actor from The Witcher, especially when considering his role in the film “Mission Impossible: Fallout”.

His clothing, physique, and that distinctive hairstyle with the swirl are present. The fight against the boss will not be carried out with weapons, as seen in other trailers. Instead, it will rely on raw violence, with a preference for fistfighting. In line with this, there’s also a nod to Popeye, as the protagonist gulps down a can of spinach to build his muscles.

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Is there a release date for the game? Currently, there is no exact release date yet. The game is set to be released in 2025, with the exact month and day still unclear. Fall or winter could be possible. MOUSE could become an exciting shooter, but until then, you can entertain yourself with other games of the same genre. A list of the best options can be found here: The 25 best shooters of 2025 – These PvP and PvE games impress with their gameplay

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A monologue with 7,453 syllables had to be accelerated for an anime, now breaks a world record

Jasmin Beverungen 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Heroic monologues have long been an important part of animes. However, one series has exaggerated so much that it has received an award for a Guinness World Record.

What anime is this? The series The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You is a mix of over-the-top humor and romantic harem. The high school student Rentaro Aijo has had extreme bad luck in his life. He has confessed his love to exactly 100 girls, but received rejection from each one.

In his desperation, he prays at a shrine for a girlfriend. The God of Love appears and confesses that due to a mistake, Rentaro is entitled not just to one partner, but to 100.

Rentaro then gets to know more and more girls who fall in love with him. If he cannot reciprocate the love of one person, she dies in an accident. The solution is, therefore, to date all 100 of his girlfriends at the same time and make them all happy.

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Romantic Comedy Breaks Anime World Record

What was the world record for? The series has now received the award for “the longest monologue in an anime” (seen on X). In episode 24, the final episode of the anime, Rentaro lists everything he loves about his 100 girlfriends. And that takes a while with such a gigantic harem. You can watch the full monologue on YouTube.

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In his monologue, he uses a total of 7,453 Japanese characters. These are even displayed during his monologue, which he delivers at the end of the episode. Since his complete monologue would probably have exceeded the broadcast time, the show’s creators had to come up with something.

In his list of traits he particularly likes about his girlfriends, the speaking speed had to be increased. Sometimes viewers don’t even understand what Rentaro is listing anymore. Fortunately, there are subtitles, but even those are running at breakneck speed.

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The great strategy game about Warhammer on Steam is now on sale, but it still costs 200 € if you want everything

Benedict Grothaus 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The Summer Sale is currently running on Steam, and once again many games related to Warhammer are included – among them Total War: Warhammer 3. The strategy game is the largest in the series and ranks among the best games in the Warhammer universe. Right now, you can save a decent amount, but you’ll still have to pay a significant sum if you want the full experience.

What kind of game is this?

Total War: Warhammer 3 is currently one of the best strategy games. The game combines turn-based global strategy where you build settlements and manage diplomatic connections with real-time battles.
You play in the harsh world of Warhammer Fantasy, which is essentially the “medieval” version of Warhammer 40,000. As factions, you can choose from Dwarfs, Elves, Humans, Chaos, or the vile ratmen of the Skaven.
The game offers a standard campaign as well as a skirmish campaign (“Realms of the Undying”), which you can play solo or in co-op with up to 8 players.

What’s on sale now: In the current Steam Summer Sale, all parts of Total War: Warhammer as well as all DLCs are on offer. The special offer runs from June 26 to July 10, 2025. You can save a decent amount:

You can get the latest installment, Total War: Warhammer 3, for €20.39 instead of €59.99 on Steam.
If you want Total War: Warhammer 3 including all DLCs for the game, you pay €83.83 instead of €157.89 on Steam.
The bundle with all three parts without DLCs costs €47.85 instead of €170.97 on Steam.
All DLCs without base games are also on sale, but not as a bundle. Here you pay €175.26 (you can find the option on the Steam page for Total War: Warhammer 3).

So if you want all three games including all DLCs, it will still cost you over €220 – despite the sale. This has often led to criticism; however, as a newcomer, you don’t need to worry about this.

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28 expansions for Total War: Warhammer 3 – Do you really need all of that?

You only need the latest installment, Total War: Warhammer 3, to have a nearly complete experience. Both the “Realms of Chaos” campaign and the massive Immortal Empires mode with over 280 factions are included here.

All DLCs provide you with playable factions or sometimes just legendary Lords, which are akin to sub-factions with special traits. Certain factions are included in the base games, while others have standalone DLC:

In Total War: Warhammer, the Empire, Dwarfs, Greenskins, Vampire Lords, and Chaos Warriors are included.
With Total War: Warhammer 2, you get High Elves, Dark Elves, Lizardmen, and Skaven.
Total War: Warhammer 3 includes the four Chaos Gods as well as the Grand Empire of Cathay and Kislev.
Bretonnia, Norsca, Beastmen, Wood Elves, Tomb Kings, Vampire Coast, Chaos Dwarfs, and Ogre Kingdoms are each standalone DLCs.

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If you are only interested in certain factions, it’s sufficient to buy Total War: Warhammer 3 along with the corresponding DLC. You don’t need the old base games additionally – they only bring the mentioned factions with them.

Among all the games in the Total War series, Warhammer 3 has the most players on Steam, more than the newer Pharaoh. With a rating of 83%, the game is “very positive” on Steam and is also suitable for players without experience in the world: The 7 best games to get into the world of Warhammer

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Pokémon GO: How strong is Volcanion? Strengths and weaknesses

Max Handwerk 27. June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Volcanion is one of the main Pokémon at the Pokémon GO Fest 2025. How strong is the monster? We summarize it for you.

How to catch Volcanion? Volcanion can be caught during the GO Fest 2025. However, you need a ticket for the event. Volcanion cannot be caught in the free version of the event. The ticket with all bonuses costs 16.49 Euros in the shop. You can find all bonuses with and without ticket at the GO Fest here.

If you have a ticket, you will receive a special research during the GO Fest about the Pokémon. Here you will need to complete several steps that bring you different rewards.

In the end, you will encounter Volcanion. But what makes this Pokémon special? And how strong is it? We take a closer look at it here in the article.

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What is special about Volcanion? Volcanion is known as the “Steam Pokémon” and has a type combination that exists only once in the entire Pokémon franchise. It combines the types Fire and Water.

This results in a special range of strengths and weaknesses when looking at the type chart.

Volcanion is resistant to Bug and Fairy attacks
It is particularly resistant to Fire, Ice, and Steel attacks
It is weak against Electric, Ground, and Rock

In the main series, it has the ability “H2O Absorber,” which allows it to convert damage from Water attacks into HP. Unfortunately, since there are no abilities in Pokémon GO, this aspect is disregarded.

Is Volcanion a strong raid attacker? Volcanion can be used as a Water or Fire attacker, but it doesn’t really shine in either variant. There are usually better options in the list of the best raid attackers in Pokémon GO. Nevertheless, Volcanion is not completely out of the question in raids.

Is Volcanion strong in the PvP battle league? This depends on the league you send it to. Let’s take a look at the rankings of PvPoke.com.

In the Great League, it only ranks 621. That’s not good, and Volcanion should be ignored here.
In the Ultra League, it reaches position 302. Better than 621, but not good.
In the Master League, Volcanion is ranked 33.

Thanks to its type combination, Volcanion has a few interesting matches against league favorites, which it wins. The new form of Zacian loses against Volcanion, just like the white Kyurem, Dialga, Necrozma, or Ho-Oh.

Use the moves Incinerate, Mud Bomb, and Heat Wave for that. Alternatively, you can use Earth Power instead of Mud Bomb to cover many types at once.

However, you should also be aware that other Pokémon still pose problems for Volcanion. These include Palkia, Rampardos, the black Kyurem, Zygarde, or Giratina.

Nevertheless, especially Zacian and Zamazenta are likely to become popular Pokémon in their new forms in the Master League. Having a Volcanion in your back pocket might not be the worst idea.

However, keep in mind that you will need a lot of candies for Volcanion to succeed in the Master League. And those are difficult to obtain.

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What do you think of Volcanion? Is it an interesting Pokémon for you? Tell us in the comments! Otherwise, there are plenty of other things to do at the GO Fest. And afterwards as well, because more events are coming up as soon as July hits. You can find the complete overview here: All events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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Mark Zuckerberg increased his wealth by 79 billion euros in 2024, but his school for poor children must now close due to lack of funds

Benedikt Schlotmann 27. June 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Mark Zuckerberg is one of the richest people in the world, but a school project of his has to close after 10 years due to financial difficulties. Many see the reason for the school’s closure as Zuckerberg withdrawing as the main financier. The school has always relied on large donations and was never self-sustainable. Broad public support has never been achieved by the school, as it reportedly had too little to show, according to a manager.

Alongside Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg is one of the richest people in the world. The German-language magazine Businessinsider reports that Zuckerberg was able to increase his wealth by 79 billion euros alone in 2024. This means Zuckerberg now has a fortune of more than 200 billion US dollars.

At the same time, it is now reported that the project “The Primary School,” a school project initiated by Zuckerberg, has to close due to a lack of funds.

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School was to be a showcase project for poor children

What kind of school project is this? “The Primary School” was founded in 2016 by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan and was primarily meant to support children and youths from low-income households.

The idea behind it: The school was to offer not only education but also healthcare and social services in one place for the poorest children in the city. The project was mainly financed by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), which is said to have invested around 100 million dollars into the school and its branches between 2018 and 2024. This is reported, for example, by the New York Times (may have paywall).

What was the problem? However, financially, it remained heavily dependent on the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative over the years. Jean-Claude Brizard, who was the chairman of the board of the Primary School, explained that the school struggled to make sufficient verifiable progress to convince public funders or even additional private funders to support it. In the end, he was then in favor of reconsidering the showcase project:

If something depends entirely on philanthropic funding – or even 50 percent – it is not sustainable in the long term. I am the one who advocated for us to also put the radical option on the table. Is it time to dissolve? Is it time to shift the assets into the community?

After a decline in donations from 8 million US dollars in 2022 to only 3.7 million US dollars in 2023, the high costs of the school became likely unaffordable.

Official reason for closure unknown

In April 2025, it was finally announced that the school will close in 2026 and will not continue. No official reason for the closure was given, but parents and media report that the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is stopping its funding for the project and that the school can no longer sustain itself. Many parents were reportedly shocked by the decision, according to the New York Times:

He is a billionaire. Why would he want to close that?

Many families and observers expressed disappointment, as the project was seen as a beacon of hope for disadvantaged communities and is now ending without a clear explanation.

At the same time, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative stated that it wants to shift the focus of society towards science and AI research in the future. Many observers see the closure of the school also in the context of the general change in mood in the USA (via PCMag.com).

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Monster Hunter Wilds is losing about 99% of players, shows in the trailer how Title Update 2 is supposed to bring salvation

Alexander Mehrwald 27. June 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Since release, Monster Hunter Wilds has been struggling with negative feedback and the departure of many players. Title Update 2 will be released soon and shows in the trailer how it aims to bring fans back.

What does TU2 offer? In the last livestream via YouTube, the trailer for the next big update of Monster Hunter Wilds, Title Update 2, was revealed, which will be released on June 30, 2025. In it, the highly anticipated monster Lagiacrus is shown in action, first fighting a Rathalos and then a Hunter.

Also featured is a mechanic that hasn’t been seen in this way for 16 years: In the fight against Lagiacrus, you will be able to encounter him underwater again.

While you can’t freely fight him, there will be preset actions you can take – still, the underwater scenery somehow belongs to Lagiacrus. Whether these scenes will appear in every quest with him or if they are more of a special moment that occurs only under certain circumstances remains to be seen.

You can catch the first impressions of the special actions in the trailer. A collaboration with guitar manufacturer Fender is also announced, along with a demonstration of the Layered Weapons feature. You can also disable the glowing buffs starting with TU2, which many fans are looking forward to.

Also, Seregios, another fan favorite affectionately known as “Steve,” and a hot candidate for a return, will be joining the ranks of monsters with Title Update 2. A battle-hardened Uth Duna will also complement the lineup. A roadmap up to September has also been shown.

In the new trailer, you can see it all in action:

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Trailer for Title Update 2 shows Lagiacrus in action

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Will the update bring players back? – Community is divided

Why has Monster Hunter Wilds lost so many players? Upon release, the game hit like a bomb and attracted over 1.3 million players. On Metacritic, it had a score of 90, and it became a bestseller on Steam. However, nearly 4 months later, things look significantly more negative.

Reviews on Steam are becoming increasingly negative. Currently, only 14% of the recent reviews (over 13,170) on Steam are positive (as of June 27, 2025, 09:40). This means the game is rated in the “Very Negative” range, and when including all reviews, it barely reaches “Mixed. “

At release, Monster Hunter Wilds had around 1,384,608 players; today, however, it only has 13,069 in the 24-hour peak (via SteamDB, as of June 27, 2025, 9:40 AM). This indicates a drop of around 99% of the players.

Criticism is particularly directed at technical problems like performance, copy protection, or graphical errors. However, a somewhat unmotivating endgame and lack of content are also frequently mentioned as negative points (via Steam). The latter is now being refreshed with long-awaited fan requests with Title Update 2.

But as long as little changes regarding performance issues, it remains questionable whether the update can achieve the desired influx of players.

How does the community see the update? Many fans are looking forward to the update with the features and monsters that have been requested for a long time, even if the reintroduction of underwater elements divides the opinions of the community.

Others criticize the limited scope of the roadmap until September. Still, others point out that once again, little is done to address performance issues.

CleR6 writes via Reddit: “I am VERY excited about these two beasts. Lagiacrus looks beautiful, and I think I will like the small underwater parts of the fight.”
SilverDrifter comments via Reddit: “Seregios is my favorite flying monster in Rise. I am really excited!”
Guywars expresses concerns via Reddit about the underwater elements: “That’s cool, but I’m afraid it could feel very scripted each time, similar to the fight with Jin Dahdad, where you go through the same events every time.”
catsflatsandhats shares via Reddit: “I am most excited about the layered weapons and disabling the buff glow.”
MammothBarnacle8833 criticizes via Reddit: “The third Title Update at the end of September is really disappointing. That’s still three months away, and there’s still no news on the PC performance. At least TU2 will be fun for a while.”

The community is showing itself to be quite divided regarding the future of the game. Nevertheless, many players are looking forward to the new update – even though it would be more than desirable for the performance issues to be addressed more clearly.

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