Rare mounts will soon be thrown in World of Warcraft. A new buff makes them much more common.
Some mounts in World of Warcraft are rare. So rare that there are often posts in the game’s subreddit, stating that players have finally obtained this mount after 10 or even 15 years. This is because the drop chance is often 1%, and each character only has one attempt per week.
Now your time has come. Blizzard is temporarily increasing the drop chance of these mounts and other items by 900% – that is, ten times the previous value.
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WoW: Xal’atath and the Destruction of Dalaran
Which items are affected? Basically all items from “Legacy” content, meaning dungeons and raids that were in the game before Dragonflight. The drop rate for special mounts is 1% in most raids, while during the event it will rise to a whopping 10%.
Transmog will also be affected by this. Blizzard has not provided specific details yet, but the chance for transmog is said to be “doubled” – presumably, legacy bosses will simply drop double the amount of loot.
Excluded from this will be pets and also toys, as well as all timewalking content. However, there seem to be some exceptions, as the Jaraxxus Hearthstone card benefits from this bonus, even though it is a toy.
How long is the event active? Basically almost all of July, from July 1, 2025, to July 29, 2025. During this time, you can benefit from the increased drop chances and might want to cancel some raid nights to play old content instead – because some of the special mounts have never been easier to obtain.
Will you take the opportunity in the coming weeks to finally add some long-awaited mounts to your collection? Or are you frustrated that you farmed for many years and now it becomes so much easier? If you like, you can also collect fish during this time. About 10,000,000, like a crazy player.
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One thing that divides anime fans is the dubbing. Some prefer the Japanese voice acting with German subtitles, while others are waiting for the German dubbing. An upcoming anime shows with a new trailer that viewers can confidently rely on the German version.
Which anime is it about? Gachiakuta is one of the highlights, that fans can look forward to in summer 2025. Here we experience the story from the perspective of Rudo, who is one of the residents of the slums.
The slums belong to the lower class of society, where criminals are banished. Wealthier people live behind protective walls.
One day, Rudo is framed for a murder, after which he is thrown into the abyss as punishment. This abyss is referred to as hell and is full of dangerous trash monsters.
Rudo learns to fight his way through and gets the chance to become a cleaner. These cleaners hunt trash monsters with special weapons.
The protagonist then seizes the chance to take revenge on the upper class. The tone of the anime is rough and dark, as can be seen from the trailer. Now there is a new trailer, which shows an already existing trailer with the German dubbing.
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Gachiakuta: Trailer with German synchronization of the anime
Fans in Germany celebrate a voice of the anime
How is the trailer received? In the comments on YouTube, many fans are enthusiastic about the German dubbing. The top commenter writes that the voice acting is “just peak.” There are many other comments agreeing with him.
In this context, one voice stands out particularly well. A fan was worried that protagonist Rudo would not get a fitting voice. However, he was positively surprised. Other commenters also write that Rudo’s voice sounds “nice” or “pleasantly rough and raspy.”
Who is behind Rudo? The voice of Rudo in the German dubbing is provided by Markus Feustel. He is still a newcomer in the anime sector when it comes to voice acting. So far, he has only been heard as Gates Capa in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
Despite the fact that Feustel has only participated in one anime so far, his voice is extraordinarily well received by the fans.
Where can I watch the anime? Gachiakuta starts on July 6, 2025, on Crunchyroll in simulcast – both in Japanese and in German. So if you are looking forward to the German dubbing, you no longer have to wait for it to be fully dubbed first.
Among the many comments, there is some criticism of the German version, but the majority is looking forward to the German dubbing. Depending on the anime, the quality of the individual voiceovers may vary. If you want even more animes that are really good in German, then check out the following list: 5 animes that are also really good in German
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In Dune: Awakening, your own hideout is an essential part of survival. However, sandstorms regularly cause fine dust to settle everywhere. If you don’t like the desert look, you can easily clean your base with a tool.
How can I quickly remove sand? With the Static Compactor, you can remove sand from your hideout with a click. Just aim at the ground, roof, or a wall of your base and fire once. The sand will vanish across the entire area.
Actually, the tool has a completely different function. The Static Compactor is primarily used to compress dust and spicesand into transportable clumps that you can then collect. From the dustsand, you can make silicone blocks, while you collect spice for crafting, maintaining devices, and the economy.
There is quite a lot of dust on the roof.A “shot” from the Static Compactor removes dust from the entire roof area.
Where can I get the Static Compactor? You will receive the blueprint for the Static Compactor after the second trial of Aql, which you can find in the Eastern Vermillius Rift. In the trial, you will also learn how the device works.
Once you have the blueprint, you can craft the Static Compactor either at the General Fabricator or the Survival Fabricator. You will need 10 iron bars and 7 EMF generators.
Here are more tips that the survival MMO won’t tell you:
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Dune: Awakening: 7 schnelle Tipps, die das Spiel euch nicht verrät
“Another new task again”
In a post on Reddit, user Hmuda points out the “vacuum cleaner function” of the Static Compactor. Out of curiosity, he shot the compactor at his house – and suddenly an entire area was clean.
How is the “vacuum cleaner” received? The information is well received by the community. Some jokingly write that yet another task has been added to the already grind-heavy game. Others ironically ask who is now going to be the cleaning service of their guild.
The creator of the post mentions the repair function of the construction tool, which can also remove dust from walls, roofs, and floors. Additionally, MysteriousConflict38 comments: “It should be mentioned: the repair tool consumes neither energy nor durability. The Static Compactor works too, but it consumes energy and wears out.”
However, some users point out that you only need a few “shots” with the compactor anyway. The construction tool only cleans one element – so one wall piece, one floor piece, or one roof piece.
Some players might like the weathered look that the sandstorms create. Nonetheless, the possibility of removing the sand is practical. And if you’re just starting in Dune: Awakening, you shouldn’t invest too much work and time in your first base, as you won’t be living there for long anyway. Here are more useful tips: Dune: Awakening – 10 tips for beginners that will noticeably ease your start
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On the evening of June 26, 2025, there are some issues with the servers of Steam. According to user reports, there are problems with several features of the Steam store. The search and players’ wish lists are reportedly inaccessible, and there are also issues loading individual product pages. However, other features seem to be functioning properly.
What issues are there? After the launch of the summer sale from Steam, there are server issues for users. Three problems are affecting users in the evening:
The wishlist on Steam is not accessible
The search function in the Steam store is not working
Payment for items in the cart is failing.
Currently, it seems that the game servers are not affected. A drop in player numbers for the largest titles on Steam cannot be confirmed according to SteamDB.
What never causes problems are the Dead Drops:
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Users are frustrated about the sale
What do the players say? Many Steam users want to snag new games at cheaper prices on the evening of the summer sale. However, the new issues on Steam are causing frustration among players. The sale entices with low prices, but the shop is making it difficult for many:
Kooky-Beat-851 says on Reddit: “I waited an hour and couldn’t buy anything.”
Unfortunate1313 is also frustrated on Reddit: “I really thought my internet was bad. I am relieved and WANT TO SPEND MY MONEY”
Jpro_2013 feels similarly on Reddit: “The servers crashed because of too many buyers.”
User dark_abyss94 explains on Reddit: “Give it a few hours, others couldn’t even access their wishlist or search for a game.”
Why are there problems? The issues with the Steam servers began after the launch of the summer sale from Steam. Hundreds or even thousands of products are discounted at once every year. This event attracts many users who want to check if their favorite game has been reduced.
It can therefore be assumed that the features of Steam that are currently unavailable have collapsed under the heavy load at the start of the event. However, Valve has not yet confirmed if this is the final reason. Should Valve comment on the issues, we will update this article.
Actually, June 26, 2025, should go down in history as a day to celebrate in Throne and Liberty. But instead of a release party for the first raid in the game, there are technical problems and delays.
Which raid is it about? So far, there have only been dungeons in Throne and Liberty, not raids. This was supposed to change on June 26, 2025, with the “Altar of Calanthia” raid. The 12-player raid was set to appear in both “normal” and “hard” difficulty levels, with a third, even higher difficulty level announced for the future.
The anticipation among players for the date was accordingly high, as quite some time had passed since the last major add-on “Wilderness of Talandre,” and the events in the meantime could not compete with a true raid.
But instead of an epic raid experience, technical problems are now causing frustration among players, and the developers also need to step in.
You can watch the trailer for the last major update here:
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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion
Raid Delays and Technical Problems
How did the raid release go? With five and a half hours of maintenance work, the developers released the new patch 2.16.0 on the morning of June 26, 2025, which was also supposed to include the raid. But just a few hours after the patch, complaints from players began to pile up on Reddit:
naty150: “How can they mess everything up? Every time you enter the raid, you get kicked out. Good grief, what kind of developers are these?”
orbtl: “A huge disappointment as many people took today off to play the raid right at launch.”
Tomitaki: “I can’t even use the raid shop. I’m being told I don’t have enough Sollant, even though it costs this new currency (that I have) and not Sollant.”
Already three hours after the patch, the developers addressed the issues for the first time on X.com. They wrote: “We are aware of the issues affecting the new Calanthia raid. The team is currently investigating and will provide an update as soon as we have more information.”
When will the raid be released now? However, even at 18:05, the problem remains unresolved. Instead, the developers announced a delay of the raid to Friday, June 27, at 1:00 PM German time on X.com. For players, this is simply not enough. They feel disrespected, especially since the raid was already announced 3 months ago during the expansion and many groups had planned for today. Feedback on this has been negative:
Smokefather says on X.com: “People had plans for today. Some adjusted their schedules. We understand that you do not respect players’ time, but you should have needed a success here.”
SBFSkelly writes on X.com: “I don’t know how you managed to mess up the main aspect of the experience, but hats off to you guys. This is a new level of failure.”
YahwhaY is upset on X.com: “If there was ever a time for an emergency hotfix, it’s now. Months delayed, advertised with ‘Road to Raid’ event, tons of people standing at the portal waiting for the countdown, only to be disappointed. I love TNL, but do the developers love it too?”
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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Dune: Awakening – Das ist die Zukunft des MMOs
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Persona 5: The Phantom X shows in the story trailer what you can expect
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.
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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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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Elden Ring Nightreign liefert neuen Boss-Content
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
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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Twitch: MontanaBlack is criticized for his driving behavior
“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.”
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.
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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RuneScape MMORPG Trailer 2020
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.
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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Superman – Trailer for the new film of the well-known superhero from DC
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.
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.
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.
The backstory to the battle of the two factions is told in the Injustice comics. However, you can also relive the battle of both factions in the story mode of the two Injustice games and fight with various heroes and villains. Among them are also lesser-known figures, such as Stan Lee’s favorite character: Marvel legend Stan Lee had a favorite character from DC that hardly anyone knows
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here you can watch the trailerfor Chrono Odyssey:
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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.
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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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.
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.
Date
Raid Boss
Every weekend from July 3 to August 3
Shadow Registeel*
June 30 – July 8
Mega Aggron*
June 30 – July 8
Cobalion*
July 2
Raid Hour with Cobalion*
July 8 – 14
Mega Charizard X*
July 8 – 14
Solgaleo
July 9
Raid Hour with Solgaleo
July 14 – 22
Mega Blastoise*
July 14 – 22
Terrakion*
July 16
Raid Hour with Terrakion*
July 22 – 28
Mega Venusaur*
July 22 – 28
Lunala
July 23
Raid Hour with Lunala
July 28 – August 4
Mega Aerodactyl*
July 28 – August 4
Virizion*
July 30
Raid 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.
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.
Date
Dyna Boss
June 30 – July 6
Gloom*
July 7 – 13
Gastly*
July 14 – 20
Wailmer*
July 21 – 27
Flareon*
July 28 – August 3
Kabuto*
More content: Throughout the month, additional information will certainly be added that we will supplement here. So check back regularly! And if you need an assessment of which Pokémon are really worth it, you should look at our comprehensive overview! Here you can find the best attackers in Pokémon GO 2025.
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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
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.
