Dune: Awakening opens its endgame for PvE players, but they are so fast that after a short time there is no loot left

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In Dune: Awakening, many PvE players wished to finally access the loot from the PvP area Deep Desert. The developers of the game have now responded to this request, but the loot seems insufficient as players report that areas are cleared by player hordes in just a few seconds.

What have the developers brought into the game? The most important resources in Dune: Awakening await players in the Deep Desert. Originally a pure PvP area, this changed with the current Patch 1.1.0.17 following criticism from PvE players.

With the patch, the southern part of the Deep Desert became a PvE area. Since June 26, 2025, players can look for loot and enjoy themselves in caves, testing stations, and on rock formations. However, there seems to be a problem. There is too little loot for too many players, as some report on Reddit.

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Stations and areas are cleared in a short time

What is the problem in the new PvE area? In the open world, any PvE player can farm resources and crates in the desert, but if you’re too slow, you have to wait 45 minutes for the resource to respawn (via Reddit).

With so many players currently out and about, this leads to a situation where you hardly get any resources because you compete with hundreds of players. The Deep Desert is shared by players from 25 Sietches. The entire desert is being harvested, and as a single player, you need luck or have to wait quite a while in one spot.

This also creates another problem, as jackShyn reports on Reddit. If you dare to enter the PvP area, you have the issue that it has become smaller and it is harder to hide from strong PvP players. The area was previously twice as large and offered more opportunities to avoid other players.

Another problem occurs at the testing stations. In a Reddit thread, CraftyMud6756 shows what a testing station run looked like for him. A horde of players storms the dungeon, and in a matter of seconds, there are no more enemies. Here, the loot is personal, and you always get something, but the challenge of the testing stations is no longer present, even if you want to do it as a small group.

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How does the community respond to the crowded testing stations? Under the Reddit post by CraftyMud6756, some take it with humor while others criticize the game:

  • Ivara-Ara-Fail (via Reddit) has a positive view: At least the place is much livelier now than before.
  • Joshatron121 (via Reddit) does not see the problem as too serious, after all, the patch has just been released: I mean, the patch literally just came out. A lot of people all ready for the endgame are going out at the same time. That will slow down.
  • Live_Bus7425 (via Reddit) sees it much more negatively: Reminds me of New World chest runs… I don’t think this is good for Dune Awakening.

How big the problem will really be will be seen in the coming days. If it becomes larger, one can expect that the developers will react quickly. In the past, they tried to promptly fix other issues with the game. Such as with disappearing vehicles: In Dune Awakening, vehicles disappear, but the developers fix the problem without restarting the servers

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The latest class in Diablo Immortal is one of the most popular in the series, but in Diablo 4 it was terrible

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo Immortal, a new class comes to the ARPG that, while being one of the most popular in the series, has fewer friends in Diablo 4.

Which class is it? The developers of Diablo Immortal recently introduced the new Druid class for the game. The Druid is set to join the other classes in the ARPG starting July 3rd and will be playable from then on.

druids are simply part of Diablo and enjoy great popularity among players. This is partly due to the hybrid playstyle that allows switching between human form and animal form.

The use of nature magic and the command over animals also characterize the class in Diablo in general and can be found just like the shapeshifting in Diablo Immortal.

However, in Diablo 4, the class was anything but a fan favorite. Right from the start, it was considered sluggish and inferior to other classes during the leveling phase. Only powerful items in the endgame brought it up to the right level.

The constant switching between forms also disrupted the “power fantasy” of traveling the world as a powerful beast. In addition to balance issues right at the start, some players also had a problem with the choice of body type, which has a strong physique.

Here you see the class in the trailer:

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Diablo Immortal reveals the new Druid class in the announcement trailer

As a Wolf or Bear Against the Enemies

What can the Druid do in Diablo Immortal? As a shapeshifter, the Druid in Diablo Immortal can choose from different forms. The first is the werewolf form, which transforms the character into a fast werewolf that pounces on enemies and can attack them with a series of claw strikes. His attacks can inflict bleeding effects on the opponents.

The second form is the werebear form. The werebear is a tanky fellow who stuns nearby enemies and is more resistant to incoming damage and abilities. The bear is not as agile as the wolf, but its attacks are more powerful and deal AOE damage and knockback.

In addition to shapeshifting, the Druid can also summon three different allied wild animals into battle. The wolf and the bear are similarly capable as their were-forms and also have corresponding attacks. Added to that are the Oak Wisps, who can shoot projectiles at enemies and explode on command to deal additional damage and immobilize foes.

In his normal form, the Druid can cast nature magic, including attacking enemies with fire tornadoes that also pull them in. As another ability, he has access to an earthquake that deals area damage and sends enemies flying. All attacks and effects are explained by the developers on Blizzard.com.

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Although the Druid was not a popular class in Diablo 4, the class in Diablo Immortal sounds exactly like what fans would expect from a true Druid. How the class plays can be discovered by all players starting July 3, 2025. Until then, you might be interested in this manga: Diablo 4 is collaborating with the manga that inspired Dark Souls

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Celebrated role-playing game gets free spin-off on Steam, breaks the record of the original after just one day 

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Persona 5 is one of the celebrated Japanese role-playing games in the genre. After several spin-offs and guest appearances, there is now a new free game on Steam. The role-playing game attracts many players right from the start.

What game is it? Persona 5 was the big role-playing hit from Atlus in 2017. The acclaimed role-playing game received a score of 93 on Metacritic and is thus one of the highest-rated games on the platform. This was followed by a new version, spin-offs in other genres, and guest appearances in other games, such as in Super Smash Bros.

Now, on 26.06.2025, a new installment in the popular universe has been released. With Persona 5: The Phantom X, a new free role-playing game with gacha mechanics joins the series and gathers many players on Steam.

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More players than the original

What is Persona 5: The Phantom X? The game is a role-playing game that is not only thematically but also in terms of interface and combat system oriented towards Persona 5. As Phantom Thieves, you manage school, friends, and other activities during the day, and at night you fight in a turn-based combat system against demons in dungeons based on the psyche of characters.

This time, however, the focus is on different characters. As a free-to-play title, The Phantom X relies on a gacha system, where you can draw characters, some known from the Persona series, and weapons.

How does the game start? As of now (26.06.2025, 17:30) the game has reached a peak of over 41,000 simultaneous players (via SteamDB). Persona 5 Royale (the version released on Steam) could only achieve 35,474 simultaneous players upon its release in 2022 (via SteamDB).

With the current numbers, it can be assumed that The Phantom X will set a new record. In the Google Play Store, it is currently stated that there have been over 500,000 downloads.

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How is the game performing on Steam so far? From just under 1000 reviews (as of 26.06.2025, 17:34), currently 72% are positive on Steam. The style and adherence to the original are praised, but the gacha system is criticized.

  • Blair (via Steam) praises it as an JRPG: This is a full-fledged Persona 5 game, not a cheap cash grab. It’s more of a JRPG than a gacha.
  • WickedSynth (via Steam) finds the game fundamentally good, but leaves a negative review due to the gacha mechanics: The game is great, very Persona and feels very P5. I would love to talk more about it, but I have one point in this review: I am tired of every IP under the sun getting a gacha game.
  • oboVEVO is looking forward to the gameplay hours but misses a proper sequel: Time to invest another 200 hours in Persona 5 until I realize that Persona 6 will never come out.

Anyone wanting to see for themselves can do so for free on Steam, Android, and iOS. However, if you are susceptible to gacha mechanics or simply do not like them, you should probably stay clear of the game. If you need codes for the game, you will find them in the future here: Persona 5: The Phantom X – All valid codes in June 2025

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Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces new, even tougher bosses, but the real final bosses are the servers

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring: Nightreign brings FromSoftware new types of the known Night Lords, which are supposed to be even harder. For many, a reason to log in again, but a look at the servers is enough to make the fun fade away.

What are fans currently struggling with? Besides the new Night Lords in their Eternal Darkness sovereignty form, fans are also struggling with the servers. Since the release of the second form of the Fulghor boss came closer, there have been constant server crashes regarding the connections. Players are often kicked from the group before the end of an expedition or during their travels because the connection to the servers drops.

One might think that this is not a problem. Nightreign has the ability to rejoin older expeditions from which one has been kicked, but in this case, the function does not work. Instead, you are greeted with the message: “The current session cannot be restored. Return to the title menu.”

In the best case, this happens just before the start of a round, in the worst case at the end of an expedition. Fans are beside themselves and let their frustration run free.

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Players find great groups, but the servers have other ideas

How are the fans reacting? They are puzzled because they are often kicked out of rounds when they have found an excellent group. Some players even joke and say that one of the new bosses is stressing the servers quite a bit, and that’s why there are problems. The following can be heard on Reddit:

  • “It seems like the upcoming Eternal Darkness sovereignty is already rolling over the servers…” – dEEkAy2k9
  • “I can’t even start a run, the connection is immediately interrupted.” – Squ33to
  • “After more than 15 attempts to reach halfway through the rounds, I brought Libra down to 10% without using the flasks, and then the connection dropped.” – findallthebears
  • “Bro, I just crashed when that happened. I had stacks of loot and good teammates and then this crap happens. What the hell, Fromsoft???” – KuraiTheAngrySmauri
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The bad boy of German Twitch talks about violence against police officers and has to backtrack quickly

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Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris has a difficult past and now speaks out about violence against and by police officers.

This is the bad boy of German Twitch: Twitch streamer MontanaBlack committed several crimes before starting a successful career as a content creator. He discussed this in several YouTube videos and also in his two autobiographical books.

Along with regular burglaries, trespassing, and theft, he struggled with drug addiction, which he claims was the cause of his crimes. In addition, the current streamer regularly sprayed graffiti, something he seems to still be doing today. Officially, however, he has put that behind him and now only paints bicycles.

MontanaBlack often faces criticism, even regarding his driving behavior:

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“You have the right to shoot you”

What does MontanaBlack say about violence against police officers? In a past Twitch stream, MontanaBlack spoke about violence against police officers and came to the conclusion: “If you hit a police officer with your fist, then I think the police officer should have the right to shoot you.” (Source: Reddit).

He further explains that he does not mean a shot to the leg, but actually shooting someone.

The statement seems a bit ironic in light of MontanaBlack’s criminal past to some viewers. A Reddit user writes: “I didn’t know that guy was such a law-abiding citizen.”

Others remember that MontanaBlack didn’t seem to have much respect for authority when it came to taking his bike on the train, or when he stated that he is generally speeding.

MontanaBlack backtracks: A day after his statement, the streamer quickly backtracked, claiming he had “articulated” himself poorly. He does not mean that police officers should have a “free pass” to shoot someone if they are attacked.

However, it should be that a police officer should have the right to defend himself with his firearm in an emergency. Ideally, the shot should hit the attacker’s leg.

MontanaBlack further claims that one should not be surprised if one attacks the “arm of the law” if one gets shot or attacked. Using the service weapon should be the “right of police officers” (Source: Reddit).

The Twitch streamer concludes his statement by saying he previously phrased it incorrectly.

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Despite his criminal past, MontanaBlack has achieved impressive success and wealth. Although he is so successful, he feels that he missed out on a lot. You can read more about this here on MeinMMO: MontanaBlack has achieved what many only dream of, but he still thinks he has experienced too little in life

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The MMORPG primarily finances itself through microtransactions, but they are not well received – developers explain that they want to make changes

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The developers of RuneScape 3 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. With a new plan, they want to save the MMORPG.

What is the problem? The developers of RuneScape 3 have addressed their players with a video message on YouTube. The very first sentence of the video is striking: “Our approach to microtransactions is harming RuneScape, and it is time for us to take action.”

The developers explain in the video that the microtransactions in RuneScape 3’s real-money shop represent the main source of revenue for the MMORPG. Although the MMORPG has been around for almost 25 years, this is increasingly becoming a problem for players.

The treasure hunter feature in RuneScape 3 allows players to gain in-game advantages such as bonus experience points and exclusive items with real money. As a result, more and more players (via Reddit) see a pay-to-win aspect in the game, which is also hidden behind a loot box mechanic.

While RuneScape 3 used to be a very grind-heavy game, there is now criticism (via Reddit) that some can simply shortcut by paying real money. Player feedback has been heard by the developers, and they are now presenting what should change.

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Experiments and Community Engagement

What do the developers plan? The developers of RuneScape 3 want to find out which microtransactions are profitable through experiments, but also which ones are better received by players. For this, there are now three experiments (via YouTube):

  • July Experiment: The “Treasure Hunter” will be completely disabled. Only stars and knowledge bombs can be purchased directly.
  • August Experiment: During the next double XP event, the use of microtransaction-based training items (like variable items and decoys) will be disabled.
  • September Experiment: Several cosmetic adjustments that were previously only available through the Treasure Hunter will be made available on the marketplace.

In addition to the monthly experiments, a long-term test of a game world without cosmetic content is to be initiated. Here, the developers want to find out players’ interest in such a world.

In each experiment, the community should provide feedback on the changes so that at the end of all tests, a new path can be taken. The developers also emphasize that their approach carries risks and is not perfect, but feedback from players is all the more important to achieve improvement together.

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How the monetization of RuneScape 3 will change in the future depends heavily on the players. What is pay-to-win and what is not often sparks heated debates. With Throne and Liberty, this conflict after release led players to start another MMORPG: Throne and Liberty makes players crave another MMORPG, which may cost money but is less pay-to-win

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The Joker has been trying to break Batman for years, but he only needed one day for Superman

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Superman is generally regarded as not only a powerful but also a kind and heroic character from the DC universe. But what happens if he is mentally broken? This is what the Injustice universe deals with, triggered solely by the Joker.

What kind of universe is this? The origin of the Injustice universe lies in the video game Injustice: Gods Among Us, developed by NetherRealm, the studio behind Mortal Kombat. The game showcases an alternate universe where Superman has become a villain.

He built a dictatorship that seeks to eradicate every crime from the world with an iron fist. He employs not only violence but also partnerships with well-known villains. It was none other than the Joker who caused Superman to become this way.

In the new Superman film, the hero shows his heroic side:

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The Joker needed only one day

What did the Joker do? The origin of Superman on Earth 49 is quite well known. As a baby, he was sent to Earth by his parents just before Krypton was destroyed. There, he was raised by the Kents and eventually became the hero Superman.

He married Lois Lane and was active as Superman for 12 years. The Justice League and his relationship with his best friend Batman also mirror the known universe. One day, when Superman found out that his wife was pregnant, she was kidnapped by the Joker, and he searched for her together with Batman.

Suddenly, Doomsday appeared, who has caused problems for Superman in the past, and a battle ensued. Superman killed Doomsday, but slowly he realized that he had been deceived. The Joker used Scarecrow’s fear gas in conjunction with kryptonite to trick Superman. Lois dies, and Superman, full of rage, heads for the Joker.

While Batman was interrogating the Joker, Superman burst through the wall, shoved Batman aside, and killed the villain. The Joker, who had previously stated that Superman was more gullible than Batman, simply laughed as he died.

The taboo break and the death of his wife changed Superman. Together with members of the Justice League and even villains, he established an oppressive regime over the years. If he had to spread fear or even kill to suppress crime, he would do so. His friendship with Batman broke down, who then tried to stop the regime from underground.

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2 factions emerged

How was it for Superman’s regime? After 4 years, Superman had established a dictatorship. Those who committed crimes were brutally stopped, in many cases even killed. But even former allies fell victim to Superman. He killed Green Arrow and Shazam, who was even a child.

In addition to former superheroes like Wonder Woman, Raven, Aquaman, or Hal Jordan (as Yellow Lantern), villains like Black Adam, Bane, Sinestro, or Killer Frost joined the regime. But there was also a resistance.

Batman formed an underground group with which he attempted to overthrow the regime. Heroes like Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Green Arrow, or Black Lightning joined Batman, but the hero also collaborated with villains. Among them were Harley Quinn, Deathstroke, or Lex Luthor.

However, Batman fails to overthrow the regime. But when he summons heroes from another universe, they are able to defeat the regime with the help of another Superman and capture the evil Superman.

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Was it the end of the regime? The powerful villain Brainiac appeared, and although Batman initially refused, he made a pact with Superman and freed him to stop Brainiac. The condition was that no one dies.

They initially failed to stop the alien, and Superman was captured. However, with the help of Supergirl, Batman was able to defeat Brainiac. But a dispute arose between Superman and Batman about whether to kill Brainiac.

There were more fights between the allies of both sides. At the end of the 2nd Injustice game, the player can decide whether to choose Batman or Superman. If Batman wins, Superman is imprisoned in the Phantom Zone and ultimately stopped.

However, if you choose Superman, he establishes a new regime and ensures a dictatorial peace. Through Brainiac’s technology, he uses brainwashing to ensure that enemies are under his control. This time, however, he intends to conquer not just Earth, but the entire multiverse.

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A player meets his girlfriend in Final Fantasy 14 – 2.5 years later he proposes to her with a ring that looks like her character

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In online games, many people get to know each other every day. From these acquaintances, friendships or even love can develop. A player from Final Fantasy 14 reports that he has now proposed to his fiancée – with a very special ring.

How did the two meet? The two players met 2.5 years ago at a roleplay event in Final Fantasy 14. Initially, the thread creator mentioned on Reddit that he was annoyed by his fiancée during their first encounter.

But by a happy coincidence, the two players ended up having a deeper conversation. From then on, it is said that things started to develop between them. A relationship developed until the two players eventually got engaged.

And as the Reddit user writes, the ring is something very special. It is based on the character of his fiancée.

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Player designs ring based on his fiancée’s character

What kind of ring is it? The ring is made of white gold and features a real diamond and two sapphires. The player took the diamond from his parents’ ring and had it incorporated into the new ring. Surrounding the diamond is an emblem, and the sapphires were also embedded in small squares. 

The ring resembles his fiancée’s character. She wears a crown, an outfit in white and dark blue, and has gold elements. The emblems on the ring are part of her equipment and are depicted multiple times.

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In the last photo, the ring can be seen on his fiancée’s finger. This means that his beloved said yes!

How are players reacting to this? In the comments, there are numerous congratulations raining down. The players are happy for the thread creator and express what a beautiful ring he has gotten. 

  • User Ok_Bet9987 writes: “Congratulations! Beautiful ring! I stopped playing after the birth. I really miss playing FFXIV, but priorities have shifted at the moment. Now I’m craving an Aymeric-inspired ring.”
  • User Laucy can relate: “Beautiful ring! I love posts like this. My partner and I are also considering getting engaged in the future, and we also met in this game. It’s so nice to see the stories and the happy ways it works out. Congratulations to both of you on your engagement!”
  • User United-Jellyfish4940 even impressed his wife: “That’s what I call romance, wow! A beautiful ring! I showed it to my wife and her jaw dropped, lol.”
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Jeff Bezos and other billionaires live on an island without a sewage system: Now they want to send their waste to the neighbors without paying for it

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The island of Indian Creek wanted to get rid of its waste for free and use the sewer system of its neighbors. However, they did not agree to this. Indian Creek turned to the state parliament.

What island is it about? Indian Creek is an artificial island located near the US city of Miami. The island is shared by millionaires and billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and American football player Tom Brady.

But the island of the rich has a problem. They do not have a sewage treatment plant for their waste and therefore want to get rid of their rubbish in another way. The New York Times reports on this strange situation (may be behind a paywall).

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Island wants to dispose of sewage through neighbors, but they demand 10 million dollars for the permit

What plan does the island have? Indian Creek has developed a plan to get rid of its waste: They simply pass the island’s waste through the sewer pipes of the neighboring town of Surfside. However, the residents of Surfside were not at all pleased with this trick of the island.

Therefore, Surfside decided to charge a fee for Indian Creek to use the town’s pipes. Price tag: 10 million dollars for permission to use them. Surfside argued that the fee was a contribution to the historical costs of a system that Surfside had created and maintained over the years. After all, a few years ago, they incurred 30 million dollars in debt to modernize the drainage system, and now they want some of that back. The Miami Herald reports on this.

How did the island react? Indian Creek was not pleased that they would now have to pay for the disposal of their own waste and turned to the Florida state parliament.

And successfully: A comprehensive traffic law recently passed by the state legislature now includes a measure that prohibits municipalities from obstructing the laying of sewer lines or charging fees for it. This allows the billionaires of Indian Creek to continue disposing of their waste through their neighbors free of charge.

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Dune: Awakening completely change the endgame, splitting the Deep Desert in two halves – Complete patch notes for 1.1.0.17

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

Patch 1.1.0.17 of Dune: Awakening is live and surprisingly brings a change that will please PvE players. What else is in the patch can be found here in the complete patch notes.

How is the endgame changing? Until now, key resources in the Deep Desert could only be collected if players engaged in PvP. Because the entire area was previously PvP territory, pure PvE players relied on a series of tips and tricks to make the best use of the area. This changes significantly with the new patch.

With version 1.1.0.17, the entire southern part of the area has been transformed into a PvE area, allowing pure PvE players to collect there without being disturbed by other players. This also means that all test stations, caves, etc., in this area are now PvE.

However, there are still areas that remain PvP zones: Checkpoints and shipwrecks remain PvP throughout the map – so there are still local PvP areas within the PvE zone, similar to Hagga Basin.

What else is in the patch can be read here.

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Dune: Awakening – Complete Patch Notes for 1.1.0.17

What is in the patch notes? Here we have the complete patch notes for update 1.1.0.17 for Dune: Awakening for you:

FEATURES AND CHANGES

  • The PvE area now encompasses the entire southern half of the Deep Desert map.
  • Players not interested in PvP can find relevant content in this area, including Imperial Testing Stations and caves, which are now PvE.
  • Control Points and Shipwrecks remain PvP zones across the entire map, creating localized PvP pockets within the PvE section, similar to Hagga Basin.

Risk vs Reward

To maintain the tension between risk and reward:

  • Resource density increases further north, including high-density valuable clusters.
  • The largest spice fields spawn in the north.
  • Most Control Points are located in the northern region.

Deep Desert Balance Adjustments

  • The lower half now provides PvE loot balanced for shared activities. Each player receives personal loot and typically one schematic.
  • The northern PvP zone contains better loot, distributed on a “first come, first served” basis. Players can expect to find 2–6 schematics, which are among the rarest.
  • Plasteel plates are exclusive to PvP zones.
  • Medium spice fields reduced from 8 to 5.
  • Small spice fields increased from 20 to 22.
  • Spawn rate of Titanium and Stravidium reduced in PvE; large amounts only appear in far-north PvP areas.
  • Resource node density in PvE hotspots reduced.
  • Respawn time for Titanium and Stravidium increased from 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Some Imperial Testing Stations remain in PvP regions. To obtain all schematics weekly, players will need to visit both PvE and PvP Stations. Loot rotates weekly.

Vehicles

  • Initial changes to Scout Ornithopters implemented.
  • Equipping a Rocket Launcher Module now reduces top speed:
    • Scout Ornithopters: 20% speed reduction.
    • Assault Ornithopters: 10% speed reduction.
  • Module info cards now display this change.
  • Exiting ornithopters mid-air causes them to fall straight down instead of gliding away, minimizing loss due to disconnection or accidental exit.

Known Issue:

  • If a vehicle ends up in quicksand, players may not be able to interact with it from within the quicksand. Workaround: try standing on the vehicle to interact. This will be fixed in the next patch.

Visiting

  • Removed restrictions on visiting other sietches. Previously, players were limited to their “home” sietch for land claiming.
  • Now, players can claim land at any sietch within their world.

Technical and Stability

  • Increased overall game stability.
  • Latest NVIDIA driver added to the GPU check on game launch.

Other

  • Player Reporting introduced. Players can now report messages from text chat or report players via the Inspect menu.

FIXES

Technical and Stability

  • Several exploit vulnerabilities closed.
  • Fixed issue causing infinite loading screens during certain network failures.
  • Fixed client freeze when transitioning between Deep Desert servers.

Combat

  • Fixed melee attacks being obstructed by corpses on the ground.

User Interface

  • Fixed missing localization for guild faction alignment on the Guild Overview tab.
  • Fixed black screen issue when skipping the cinematic at “The Wreck of the Hephaestus.”
  • Fixed Sandbike schematics not referencing Imperial Testing Stations as their source.

Travel

  • Fixed issue allowing players to use ornithopter pilot services to fly to Haga Bassin from cities if they arrived using their own ornithopter.

Miscellaneous

  • Respecing your skill tree no longer causes loss of learned emotes.
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A tabletop role-playing game like D&D from Europe raises half a million euros on Kickstarter – And you can test it for free

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The Swedish tabletop role-playing game Dragonbane offers an alternative to Dungeons & Dragons. The new expansions are experiencing tremendous success on Kickstarter.

What is Dragonbane? Dragonbane is the English translation of the Swedish tabletop role-playing system “Drakar och Demoner”. Originally published in the 1980s, it was re-released in 2023 by Free League Publishing with the English version.

The game features a streamlined rule system designed to be particularly accessible, focusing on adventure, exploration, and classic role-playing. It combines nostalgic old-school flair with modern mechanics such as a talent dice system (D20 for attributes, D6 for talents) and a “Push” mechanic, allowing players to retry rolls – but not without cost and risks.

Typical of Dragonbane are classic fantasy elements such as dragons, magic, ruins, and dark forests, but also a certain humor and a conscious simplicity in design. It appeals to players seeking straightforward, narrative adventures with a hint of retro charm.

On June 3, 2025, a Kickstarter campaign was launched for two new expansion books, which gained significant popularity within minutes. Interested players can also check out the system for free.

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Funded in under 10 minutes

What success has the role-playing game achieved? On June 3, 2025, Free League Publishing launched a Kickstarter campaign for the two expansion books “Arkand – City of Waves and Flames” and “Book of Magic”. The former offers a book with various adventures set in the city of Arkand, while the latter provides new guidelines for magic and new schools of magic, such as Harmonism, Demonology, or Witchcraft.

A funding goal of approximately €22,626 was set. Within less than 10 minutes, the goal was reached and the raised amount has since increased around 25-fold, currently standing at approximately €579,000 (as of June 26, 2025, 11:00 AM CEST). With over 5,600 supporters, the project is receiving significant interest. The campaign runs until June 26, 2025, at 9:00 PM (CEST).

Interested players can even try Dragonbane for free. You can secure suitable PDFs through the platform DriveThruRPG, which includes 5 pre-made characters and a quick-start guide.

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The head of Chrono Odyssey reviewed player feedback for 24 hours regarding his MMORPG and even responds to players personally

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The CEO and founder of Chrono Odyssey is eager to know how players find his new MMORPG and what his team still needs to work on. He even stays awake for 24 hours and personally communicates with the players.

Who is it about? BongGun Bae is the founder and CEO of Chrono Studio, the development studio currently creating the new MMORPG Chrono Odyssey. Last weekend was particularly special for him, as a large number of players were allowed to try his MMORPG for the first time.

As he explains on X.com (formerly Twitter), he was very interested to see what players had to say about his MMORPG. According to his own statement, he took a lot of time to watch “every stream on Twitch and YouTube.”

On Sunday, the last day of the closed beta test, the CEO reportedly stayed awake for almost 24 hours to follow the players’ feedback in real time and to observe their reactions. Additionally, the CEO tries to respond to many of the messages, as he reveals on X.com. However, the feedback he receives is not only positive.

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Mixed feedback for the new MMORPG

How did the MMORPG perform? The beta test of Chrono Odyssey had mixed results. Players criticized the optimization and performance of the game, graphical elements such as light and shadow, as well as gameplay elements.

However, the MMORPG received praise for its gameplay and its old-school character, which doesn’t just send players from quest hub to quest hub and rewards the reading of descriptions and texts in the game. MeinMMO expert Karsten Scholz also praises some points of the new MMORPG.

How did the CEO take the criticism? The CEO has already learned a lot from the feedback from the beta and has had long discussions with his deputy about many points. They want to inform in the future through videos, developer news, and announcements about their steps.

Elsewhere, the CEO has already stated that aspects of the game need significant improvement and that the version players played was not up to date. In the current post on X.com, the CEO also announces another beta that will showcase further features and improvements.

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That the CEO of Chrono Odyssey is personally so invested in the players’ feedback and sees himself responsible for creating a good MMORPG will likely please many players. However, the CEO has not yet revealed when the new beta will start. If you were not invited to the beta, you should read the feedback from MeinMMO expert Karsten Scholz: Chrono Odyssey does one thing really well that already impressed Elden Ring

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Pokémon GO: All Events in July 2025 – Raids, Bosses, Dates in the List

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

July 2025 in Pokémon GO brings a lot of events. Which Raid bosses are coming, what dates should you plan for? All info in the list.

What kind of events are these? June ends with the big Pokémon GO Fest 2025, after which July continues with the typical events. This includes Community Days, Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and other themed events. We provide you with an overview of what is happening when.

Highlights in July 2025: The highlight is likely the arrival of Solgaleo and Lunala in 5-star Raids. These Pokémon couldn’t be obtained through Raids until now but only with the help of Cosmog. Now you get a new option. Shiny variants will still not be available.

Nevertheless, certainly a highlight for most. And we summarize all other dates here in the list for you. All possible Shinys are marked with an asterisk* as always.

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Events in July 2025 – Watch out for these dates in Pokémon GO

In this list, you’ll find all themed events that will occur in July 2025, along with the date and title. Further information will be found under the respective links as soon as known. For some events, only the English title is currently known and will be adjusted accordingly as soon as possible.

DateEvent
July 1 – 69th Birthday Party of Pokémon GO
July 5 – 6Community Day Classic with Eevee
July 12Raid Day (unknown boss)
July 15 – 20Water Festival
July 19Gigantamax Battle Day
July 19 – 22Summer Concert
July 20Community Day in July
July 26 – 27Max Battle Weekend
July 29 – August 3Adventure Week

Raids in July 2025 – Which 5-star Raids, Mega Raids, and Raid Hours await?

Here you will find an overview of all major Raid bosses in July 2025 and when you can encounter them.

DateRaid Boss
Every weekend from July 3 to August 3Shadow Registeel*
June 30 – July 8Mega Aggron*
June 30 – July 8Cobalion*
July 2Raid Hour with Cobalion*
July 8 – 14Mega Charizard X*
July 8 – 14Solgaleo
July 9Raid Hour with Solgaleo
July 14 – 22Mega Blastoise*
July 14 – 22Terrakion*
July 16Raid Hour with Terrakion*
July 22 – 28Mega Venusaur*
July 22 – 28Lunala
July 23Raid Hour with Lunala
July 28 – August 4Mega Aerodactyl*
July 28 – August 4Virizion*
July 30Raid Hour with Virizion*

Spotlight Hours in July 2025 – Pokémon and Bonuses

The Spotlight Hour always highlights a specific Pokémon that you can catch everywhere. It always takes place at 6:00 PM and brings a bonus along with the Pokémon.

DateSpotlight Hour with Pokémon & Bonus
July 1Pikachu with Party Hat* and double catch Stardust
July 8Voltorb*, Hisuian Voltorb* double catch XP
July 15Barboach* and double catch Candy
July 22Jigglypuff* and double transfer Candy
July 29Shroomish* and double evolution XP
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Dynamax in July 2025 – 5 Dynamax bosses appear

You will encounter the Dynamax bosses at Power Locations, where you can engage in Dyna Battles against them. Additionally, during their time, they will be the boss of Dyna Monday, where you can encounter them at all Power Locations between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

DateDyna Boss
June 30 – July 6Gloom*
July 7 – 13Gastly*
July 14 – 20Wailmer*
July 21 – 27Flareon*
July 28 – August 3Kabuto*

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A fraudster is dragged to court by Fortnite, ignores the hearing, ruining his life

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In almost every shooter, cheaters are present. They use cheats and hacks, come out as winners and thereby destroy the fun for other players. However, such a cheater has now been caught by Fortnite and dragged to court. The verdict is devastating.

How did the story begin? Fortnite reported in December 2024 that they had caught a cheater who had used cheats in a tournament. The cheats consisted of software and hardware cheats. The cheater then tried to remain undetected by creating new accounts, but Epic Games was able to locate him.

In a post on X, they shared their discovery with the community and clarified once again: Anyone who cheats in Fortnite in any way will be punished. Everything will be done to stop the unsportsmanlike behavior of some players, even if it means taking legal action.

In this case, a court was tasked with taking on the case and ensuring justice, and the verdict has now been rendered after months of waiting.

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Cheater ignores trial, with serious consequences

What was the verdict? A judge took on the case. A trial was scheduled and the cheater was invited to attend the court date – but the cheater did not show up.

The court therefore decided without the defendant and imposed a fine of $175,000 (approximately €149,166.50 at the current exchange rate as of June 26, 2025). In addition, the player received a lifetime ban from Fortnite. The money received would then be donated by Epic Games to a charitable cause.

On X, Epic Games celebrated its victory over the cheater and on Reddit, fans gathered to digest the verdict for the first time. The following voices can be heard:

  • “Imagine your life being ruined because you cheated in a game” – TruthIsMean
  • “CoD should take notes from Fortnite instead of adding anime skins that don’t even fit the game” – Extrimland
  • “I want to see them in prison, even if they cheat in regular lobbies. At the very least, they should be banned from the internet because they ruined the pursuit of happiness for me and others.” – Shredder8267
  • “That’s why you don’t cheat children. Thanks, Fortnite” – Zemie
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In a country, parents sacrifice their retirement and take on second jobs just to afford their children’s education

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A degree can be expensive. In the USA, many parents take on significant debt to finance their children’s education. However, studying has also become expensive in Germany. In Germany, several factors determine the true cost of education.

For years, the costs of studying and college in the USA have been rising. Education in the USA has always been considered a costly affair, but in recent years, costs have increased even more:

  • At private universities, the average tuition fees in 2019 were about $26,400 per year. By the 2024/25 academic year, they have already risen to around $33,500 annually.
  • At public universities, annual costs amount to about $10,000 per year.
  • The NY Times reported that costs at Vanderbilt University in the USA amount to $100,000 annually, including rent and board.

In a survey by Citizens Bank, many parents indicated that they are delaying their retirement to finance their children’s education. However, experts warn that this can be a high-risk decision.

According to the survey of more than 1,000 US parents, 61% say they have to make significant financial sacrifices to fund their children’s education:

  • 19% took on a second job.
  • 30% took loans of more than $400,000 or liquidated personal savings.
  • 26% completely halted private investments.
  • 66% limited larger purchases or vacations.
  • 62% expect a delay in retirement, with nearly 40% anticipating a delay of 1 to 5 years.

Pam Krueger, a financial advisor and founder of Wealthramp, explained to the English-language magazine Fortune that this form of education financing is very common among parents:

This is done out of love and the desire to spare their children from the burden of student debt – but it is also very risky. These decisions can set parents back in ways from which they may find it hard to recover.

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While studying in Germany, total monthly costs can reach nearly 2,000 euros

What about Germany? In Germany, we are far from the high study costs in the USA, but costs have also been rising steadily for years. At most public universities in Germany, only a semester fee is required, typically ranging between 100 and 400 euros. At TU Berlin, for example, one pays 360.49 €, including the semester ticket.

The largest cost factor for students in Germany remains rent when they do not live at home. On average nationwide, rent costs in 2024 ranged between 288 € (cheap cities/student dorms) and 760 € (expensive cities, private apartments) per month. According to the student housing price index, rents increased by an average of 5.1% last year, with some cities like Berlin and Leipzig seeing increases of more than 9%.

Additionally, there are monthly expenses for food and study materials such as books, software, and additional equipment. Costs vary, however, by place of study and field of study. Advisory portals like studis-online.de point out that studying in Germany can quickly cost 1,900 euros per month.

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Shadow priests in WoW are getting a rework – but it won’t be really good again

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

For Shadow Priests, there are some new features in World of Warcraft. Some things are good – but much still needs improvement.

With Patch 11.2 Spirits of K’aresh, everything revolves around the Void, and this benefits a class that has a special affinity for this cosmic power – the Priest. In their Shadow specialization, there is a small rework to remove the most pressing issues and to try out some new ideas.

Some of the ideas sound quite cool. The overhaul of the “Capstone” talents, that is, the various Idols of the Old Gods, sounds really interesting and significantly more sensible than the previous versions.

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What will be improved? Basically, Blizzard is addressing many of the “pain points” of Shadow Priests. The most important new features include:

  • Shadow Bolt now has 2 charges and only a 15-second cooldown, but now only affects 6 targets with Vampiric Touch.
  • Mind Spike is being removed. Mind Flay will become mandatory.
  • Activating Voidstream transforms the spell into Void Bolt for 20 seconds, a new spell that hits the primary target and all nearby enemies.
  • The final talents (the Idols) are being revised to be useful in more situations. In particular, the Idol of N’Zoth is now often powerful.

What is still not so good? The community quickly noticed that although the new talent tree contains many good ideas, it seems undeveloped and unfinished in some areas. For instance, the Shadow Priest still has many “2-point talents” for effects that only cost one point for other classes.

Also, the Shadow Priest remains one of the few classes that has to make a stark choice between “damage” and “utility” when selecting talents – unfortunately, this will not change even with the rework. Other classes and specializations (like the Paladin) have received much better reworks, where individual talents interact more smoothly.

For many, it seems clear: Blizzard needs to go back to the drawing board.

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Cortyn says: To be honest, it’s still not perfect. The rework feels a bit half-hearted since some abilities just don’t fit together anymore. The spell “Dark Ascendance,” which increases the damage of non-periodic spells for a few seconds, feels quite out of place without the existence of Mind Spike. Because Dark Ascendance increases the damage of non-periodic spells, and those are only Mind Spike, Void Bolt, and Void Bolt. All these abilities have cooldowns, so you can only use a fraction of Dark Ascendance effectively.

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Overall, I am looking forward to the rework, as the current state was more about playing out of duty and less for fun – which at least gave me some cool experiences in Zelda. I hope that the Shadow Priest will reclaim its status as my favorite class, even if Blizzard needs more than one attempt to do so. As long as they are still trying, I am optimistic.
Maybe the new tier set will help too – it has saved the Priest in the past.

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Man steals games for the Nintendo Switch worth €8,500 from public libraries, honest players say: “What a jerk”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The police in Marin County, California, have arrested a special criminal. Instead of gold, cash, or jewelry, he stole games for the Nintendo Switch.

What did he do? A man from the USA has stolen from several public libraries. However, instead of targeting books or electronics, he aimed at games for the Nintendo Switch. The police connect the man to at least seven burglaries in libraries in Marin County (California) where he reportedly obtained games worth about $10,000 (approximately €8,550).

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Instead of a late fee, he faces 12 charges

What happens to the perpetrator? The police arrested the accused on June 17, 2025. He is currently in the local jail and must answer for a dozen charges. According to the police (via Facebook), the charges include “[…] several burglaries and committing a crime while on bail.”

According to an inquiry from Eurogamer.net, the police were able to recover some of the video games. However, it is unclear how many were found, as well as the whereabouts of the remaining games.

No understanding from gamers

How do gamers react to the man? The report has also spread on Reddit, and many gamers have expressed their opinions on the man’s crimes.

bobmlord1 says on Reddit: “Of all the places to steal from, a public library is one of the worst. You’re not taking a rounding error from a corporation, but an item that has to be replaced from a fixed budget, from an institution whose entire existence is devoted to the fair distribution of knowledge and providing resources for the disadvantaged.”

HardcoreGamer4L touches on the topic on Reddit: “As a father who borrows Switch games for my kids, I say: ‘F*** this guy.’ I hope they punish him hard.” DreamingDjinn also has nothing positive for the man on Reddit: “What a jerk.”

The police also find the burglaries and thefts from public libraries quite unacceptable. They write on Facebook: “Our libraries are pillars of the community and must be preserved for everyone!”

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On Reddit, many of the players wonder why public libraries even lend out games and not just offer books. Both in the USA and in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, local libraries often provide more than just books. In addition to Switch games, they also offer movies, devices, and other media for borrowing. A visit can be worth it.

So far, the police and the public prosecutor’s office are still investigating and trying to recover more games. However, the damage to the libraries will be noticeable. Our own game libraries on the internet don’t actually belong to us, as an example powerfully illustrates: Ubisoft deletes a game from players’ libraries – Reminds us that we own nothing

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“I didn’t choose well who I work with” – European YouTuber wanted to release his own horror game, reappears after months of silence

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Catalan YouTuber Jordi Wild wanted to develop an action-horror game, but that has been on hold for some time. The reason for this are false expectations and a lack of communication, which have developed into a legal dispute.

Who is it about? The YouTuber Jordi Wild, real name Jorge Carrillo de Albornoz Torres, started his own YouTube channel El Rincón de Giorgio in 2013, where he mainly uploaded Let’s Plays, parodies, and reactions. His content eventually shifted more towards true crime and horror, as he had studied psychology and his interests were reflected in his channel. Currently, the channel has over 12 million subscribers (Source: YouTube).

On his second channel The Wild Project, Jordi Wild runs a podcast, where he regularly invites different guests. Here he has well over 6 million subscribers (Source: YouTube).

He wanted to release an action-horror game together with a small development studio. Originally, a demo of the game was supposed to be released in October 2024, which was never published. In recent months, the project has been very quiet, now Jordi Wild is speaking out about the game in a podcast.

The German YouTuber HandOfBlood has also ventured into game publishing, but with success. His latest game is 9 Kings:

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Development comes to a standstill for the time being

What does Jordi Wild say now? Jordi Wild states that he cannot tell everything, as he is currently in a legal dispute regarding the game and there is a “contract issue”. At some point he wants to tell it, especially how he has felt about all of this. However, that is not possible at the moment.

The only thing he can really say is that the project is currently on hold. He had many creative ideas for the game and the developers had agreed. But then they contacted him after a few months and said that the ideas couldn’t be implemented as they were. He further states that he suspects that the developers knew from the very beginning that the ideas were not feasible.

Then he adds: “I think I didn’t choose well with whom I collaborated.” (Source: YouTube).

What’s next? Jordi Wild is not sure what to do with the project now. The YouTuber is considering whether he should implement the project with other people. People he would choose much better, as he says. He definitely needs a strong development team for that.

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A player has incredible bad luck in Baldur’s Gate 3, experiences a rare event that occurs only in one out of 64 million cases

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

A player has actually “managed” to achieve a very rare event in Baldur’s Gate 3, which sounds nearly impossible due to the odds alone.

What happened to the player? It’s understandable that a game with dice like Baldur’s Gate 3 is at least a bit related to luck, despite various bonuses and advantages. After all, you build your characters with their skills and talents to help with that luck. However, one player had to find out that all the advantages cannot save you from a great stroke of bad luck.

Boldevin shares on Reddit that he experienced a situation in Baldur’s Gate 3 that can only occur once in 64 million cases, which amazed not only him but the entire community. His Minthara managed to roll a Nat 1 three times in a row, despite advantage rolls (that is, rolling two dice per attack roll) – 3 critical failures, with a probability of 0.0000015625 %.

Here you see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

“I thought only Shadowheart could miss so badly”

How could this happen? The community tried to understand how this situation could occur, whether it was a bug or simply bad luck.

Some comments mentioned the Karmic Dice in Baldur’s Gate 3, which are activated by default. 

The game explains the Karmic Dice as “Karmic Dice avoid streaks of luck or misfortune and keep the results predominantly random.” The player reports on in response to TrekThroughCuriosity that he had even unconsciously activated the Karmic Dice, which makes the situation even crazier.

How does the community react? The players recognize the impressive rarity of this unfortunate event.

  • MrKiltro: “You’d better get a lottery ticket! Or wait… I guess don’t buy a lottery ticket. You know what, don’t even leave the house. It’s not safe out there for you.”
  • PineappleJealous: “Nah, he should better buy the ticket, he has exhausted his bad luck for at least the next 1.5 years.”

Many of them draw a direct comparison to Shadowheart, whose rather mediocre hit rate has become a running gag in the community:

  • TheSeventhSentinel: “That’s not Minthara, that’s Shart [the community’s nickname for Shadowheart] in disguise.”
  • JethroTheDuck: “I thought only Shadowheart could miss so badly, lol.”
  • ToadButSitting: “Shadowheart missed 4 attacks with a 98% hit rate with high ground, so I feel you.”
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That Shadowheart misses so many attacks, especially at the beginning of the game, has its reasons and is not due to the cleric herself. You don’t need to banish her from your team because with the right spells, even Shadowheart can show that she can do more than just heal in battle: Player explains why you never hit with Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 and how she gets better

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The new game from the creators of Palworld resembles yet another well-known title on Steam, but one thing is completely different

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Palworld was a big success for the studio Pocketpair in 2024. Soon, the new game from the developers will be released on Steam, which in some aspects strongly resembles a modern Metroidvania classic.

Which game is it about? Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is the next game from the publisher Pocketpair. The studio released the title Palworld in 2024, which immediately caused a stir, among other things due to its great similarity to Pokémon.

Never Grave, which is being developed by a team within Pocketpair, is dedicated to a different genre. It is a 2D Metroidvania with roguelite elements, which seemed suspiciously reminiscent of Hollow Knight immediately after the release of the first trailer.

Given that Pocketpair has already actively borrowed from another game with Palworld, there could be an impression that the same principle would be repeated with Never Grave.

Despite all the similarities, however, there is at least one significant difference between the games.

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Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse – Trailer for the 2D Adventure by the Creators of Palworld

Metroidvania Fun with Friends

What is the difference? Hollow Knight is a pure singleplayer game. However, Never Grave offers a coop feature in addition to the singleplayer mode. With up to three friends, you can explore the dungeons and magical worlds of the game, face enemies, and defeat bosses.

Another feature comes into play here that does not exist in Hollow Knight: You can throw your magic hat at enemies and take them over. This is somewhat reminiscent of Mario Odyssey, where you can also transform by throwing your hat.

If you play in coop, your teammates can contribute to the battle and exploration through this feature. If you transform into an enemy, you can use their unique abilities, which in turn brings new gameplay possibilities.

This way, you will go through various dungeons that look different with each new attempt. There should also be puzzles.

At the end of a stressful day, you return to your base, a dilapidated village that you rebuild using collected materials. Here, food or potions can be crafted to ensure you survive the next outing into the dungeons.

After a demo as part of the Steam Next Fest, the game was actually set to start Early Access in 2025. However, this will not happen, as the developers have suddenly changed their plans.

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What are the plans? Pocketpair announced in a recent update on Steam that they do not wish to pursue Early Access for Never Grave. Instead, version 1.0 will be released directly – when exactly, is still unclear.

However, the team is in the final phase of development. A release in 2025 is thus quite possible. In addition to the Steam version, the game will also be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Microsoft Store.

There should also be crossplay between all systems. Whether Never Grave can measure up to Hollow Knight will be seen at the release. It will also be interesting to see if Pocketpair once again faces legal difficulties because their title is too similar to other genre representatives. Recently, there were news regarding Palworld: ‘Everyone here was disappointed’ – Palworld gives update on the legal dispute with Nintendo, removes important feature

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Source(s):
  1. pcgamer.com