The director of the new Jurassic World actually had no desire to do the film – Until he saw the script

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Starting in early July, fans of dinosaurs can look forward to a new film. With Jurassic World: The Rebirth, the well-known franchise is back. The director of the film, Gareth Edwards, was initially reluctant about the project, but he was convinced.

What kind of film is it? Jurassic World: The Rebirth is a new installment in the Jurassic Park franchise. Unlike in the World trilogy, there are new main characters this time. The cast includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali.

The film features an expedition to a dangerous remote island to obtain crucial DNA for medical development. However, the prehistoric inhabitants pose a significant threat.

The film is directed by Gareth Edwards, although he was initially reluctant to take it on. However, after reading the script, his mind changed.

You can watch the trailer for the film here:

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Jurassic World: The Rebirth – Trailer for the new dino movie

I read this script and wanted to hate it

What does Edwards say? Gareth Edwards is well-versed in sci-fi and monsters. In 2014, he directed Godzilla, in 2016 Rogue One, and in 2023 The Creator. As he reveals in an interview (via GamesRadar), he initially wanted to take a break from filmmaking. But then came the script for Jurassic World: The Rebirth.

He explains that he was ready to politely decline and thank them for considering him. But then he read the script: I read this script and wanted to hate it. By the end of the script, Edwards was convinced and chose to direct the film, despite his previous desire not to.

The script is by David Koepp, who also wrote the screenplay for the first Jurassic Park from 1993. In the interview, Edwards praises the characters. He wanted to be part of it, even though it would take a lot of time: I just thought: Okay, I won’t be able to do anything else but this.

Nevertheless, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he ultimately couldn’t refuse.

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When will Jurassic World: The Rebirth be released? You can watch the new dinosaur film in theaters on July 2, 2025. If you want to learn more about the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park in the meantime, you can check out this article: Expert explains how realistic the dinos in the “Jurassic Park” films actually are

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Pokémon GO brings an item that allows you to improve your monsters – Here’s how it works

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there will soon be the new “Bottle Cap”, or rather the “Capsule”. We summarize all known information so far.

A leak had already hinted at it, and now there is a first official confirmation: In a 12-second teaser on YouTube, the golden capsule was announced.

The teaser features the five legendary Regi-Pokémon, along with the GO-Fest-2025 logo. This matches the event “Inheritance of Antiquity”, which runs from June 23 to June 27, and of course the global GO Fest on June 28 and 29.

Currently, it looks more like a release in July, as there were already some additional details in a stream about the Pokémon North America International Championships. The corresponding clip was shared by LeekDuck via Facebook.

How do you get the caps? In the video, it is mentioned that the golden capsule will first appear through the GO-Deluxe-Pass. This is the paid version of the monthly GO-pass, during which different levels must be reached to unlock rewards.

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What do Bottle Caps bring in Pokémon GO?

What is the golden capsule? “Bottle Caps” or “Caps” are used in the main games to improve Pokémon stats. With silver capsules, one stat is improved, while with golden capsules, multiple stats of Pokémon are enhanced.

The capsules will have a similar effect in Pokémon GO. They can be used to improve stats. The capsule can be used to activate “Hyper Training” by giving the capsule to your buddy Pokémon.

From then on, you will have 365 days to complete the training. This will likely consist of various tasks that will then improve the respective stats. This way, you would have the opportunity to enhance your rare or legendary Pokémon if they do not have perfect stats. Particularly Pokémon that only appear once in the game could be interesting here.

More information about the feature is expected to be released soon. As soon as more is known, we will keep you updated.

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What did the leaks say? Some of the new information aligns with the leak that already hinted at the caps – but only regarding the golden capsule. The leak also mentioned a silver capsule that only improves single stats. Whether and how it makes it into the game is still unclear. Read more about the capsule leak in Pokémon GO here.

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Customer sends four RTX 4090 for 5,600 euros for repair – Three are blatant fakes

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Ein YouTuber und Reparaturtechniker bekommt vier Grafikkarten zur Reparatur geschickt. Nur sind von vier Karten eine dreiste Fälschung. Nur eine Grafikkarte ist ein Original, diese funktioniert am Ende wieder. Dennoch zeigt das Beispiel, welche dreiste Methoden Betrüger einsetzen, um Fälschungen zu verstecken.

Der chinesische YouTuber und Techniker (im Titelbild), der so viel wie „Zhang who fixes computers“ (Zhang repariert Computer) heißt, bekam von einem Kunden gleich vier Grafikkarten des Typs RTX 4090 zugeschickt. Davon berichtet das englischsprachige Magazin TomsHardware.

Der Kunde soll damals pro Grafikkarte 1.394 US-Dollar (etwa 1.200 Euro) gezahlt haben. Das sind zusammen knapp 5.000 Euro. Gleich drei der vier eingeschickten Modelle waren Fälschungen, wie der YouTuber erklärt.

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Vier Grafikkarten, drei davon sind Fälschungen

Gleich drei der vier eingeschickten Modelle erwiesen sich als dreiste Fälschungen. Und die Betrüger nutzen immer raffinierte Methoden, um ihre Fälschungen zu verstecken:

  • Erste Karte: Der QR-Code befand sich an der falschen Stelle: Beim Original befindet sich der QR-Code ganz unten links. Die Karte hatte zudem gefälschten VRAM (Speicher).
  • Zweite Karte: Auch hier war der QR-Code an der falschen Stelle. Die GPU hatte einen gelaserten „AD102“-Aufdruck, war aber offenbar manipuliert. Die Oberfläche des Chips wies Beschädigungen auf.
  • Dritte Karte: Das Modell hatte ein ungewöhnlich grünes Substrat (Leiterplatte), das deutlich auffiel. Zudem war die Substratplatte dünner als bei einer echten RTX 4090 und der Metallrahmen war nicht richtig auf der Platine befestigt.
  • Vierte Karte: Ein Original und defekt. Auf der Grafikkarte waren kaputte GDDR6X-Chips und defekte Kondensatoren, doch der Techniker konnte die RTX 4090 reparieren.

Kann man gefälschte Modelle erkennen? Ja, der YouTuber gibt Tipps, wie man echte RTX 4090 erkennt: Der QR-Code befindet sich bei legitimen RTX 4090-Modellen ganz unten links auf dem GPU-Substrat, bei RTX 3090 und RTX 3080 etwas darüber. Betrüger verschieben diesen QR-Code meistens nicht, was ein einfaches Erkennungsmerkmal ist.

Teilweise gehen Betrüger auch deutlich einfacher vor: In einem Fall hatte ein Betrüger etwa die echte Grafikkarte nur durch einen wertlosen Kühler ausgetauscht.

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A 700-year-old book from Europe is sold out in Japan and the reason is an anime game

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

A book by the Italian author Dante Alighieri from 1321 suddenly skyrockets in Japan. The writer and his work appear in an Anime game.

What kind of game is it? The game that has led to increased book sales is called Fate/Grand Order. It is a free mobile title with gacha mechanics, presented in anime style. 

According to Gacha Revenue, the title achieved the eighth-best revenue in the gacha sector in May 2025. While it stands above Wuthering Waves, it is still far behind Love and Deepspace.

In the game, you are the Master and summon various characters as “Servants” to then have them battle monsters in turn-based fights. The summoned figures are typically depictions of real historical figures, including Gaius Julius Caesar, Lancelot, and Jeanne d’Arc.

Recently, there has been another celebrity from the real world that has led to increased book sales.

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Fate/Grand Order: The trailer for the mobile game with historical figures

Gacha game boosts sales of a 700-year-old book

What does it have to do with book sales? Since March 2025, Dante Alighieri has been in the game. His complete story has been included in the gacha title since June 2025. It is based on the stories from Dante’s works in the real world.

Dante is in reality the author of the 700-year-old book “The Divine Comedy” and is mainly known as a poet and philosopher in history. Now he is also a stylish anime character that can be summoned in a gacha game.

The aforementioned book costs around €35, but it includes illustrations that are also used in the game. For example, the 9 circles of hell (Dante’s Inferno) are featured. It’s no surprise that fans of the anime game are digging even deeper into their pockets to buy the book.

What does Gacha mean?

A gacha game is a video game in which players spend in-game currency to obtain random virtual items such as characters, equipment, cards, or other bonuses. The in-game currency is purchased with real money. The name derives from Japanese gachapon machines, whose dispensed items are also based on luck.

How well is it selling now? As reported by the book publisher Kawade Shobo Shinsha on X, the complete edition of the work has been selling more than usual since the release of Dante’s story. Sales in Japan have increased by 130%, and the publisher even has to reprint copies.

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Fate/Grand Order is, by the way, part of the Fate universe. There are several animes related to the franchise. Our MeinMMO author Esmeralda Eickemeyer finds the anime so good that she watches the series every year: An anime is so good that I watch it once a year, even though I already know it by heart

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A strong weapon in Baldur’s Gate 3 can screw up several stories for you, but you’ll only realize that many hours later

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Legendary weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3 speak for themselves with their legendary classification, indicating that they can be particularly powerful. One of these weapons can be found in the first act of the game, but one of its properties may become your downfall much later.

Which weapon is being discussed? It is the “Blood of Lathander,” a legendary mace that you can acquire in the first act of the game in the Monastery of Rosemoor in the Githyanki Cradle. It is directly connected to its namesake Lathander, the “Morninglord,” and the sunrise. Accordingly, the Blood of Lathander possesses fitting properties such as the powerful level 6 spell “Sunbeam,” Lathander’s Blessing, and Lathander’s Light – a sacred light that illuminates a 6-meter radius around the bearer and blinds targets. 

This very light can be advantageous in combat against certain foes, but it can also have the opposite effect. For while the light does nothing to most NPCs, it can bring about unfortunate consequences in the wrong moment in the wrong place.

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Sunlight is not good for everyone

Spoiler warning! The following sections describe situations, characters, and personal story elements from Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3.

What are the consequences of the Blood of Lathander? The player Mister_Sosotris warns with a Reddit post about an (involuntary) situation involving the Blood of Lathander, which his Shadowheart had equipped. His party ventured into a brothel in the Wyrmway, directly across from Sharess’ Caress, and explored the rooms. In a room with several beds, there are two characters who later turned out to be vampire spawn and Astarion’s “siblings.” But before the appropriate cutscene could start, Shadowheart with Lathander’s Light got a little too close – and the two vampire siblings disintegrated. Before they could say a word.

Apparently, he is not the only one this has happened to. Many other players share their own experience with this situation in the comments, with many not knowing the exact reason for the sudden disappearance of the two vampires.

Where can the weapon cause more unrest? The situation clearly shows what the weapon is particularly suited for. For vampires, as well as the vampire lord Cazador, are very sensitive to sunlight. The Blood of Lathander can therefore be particularly effective and advantageous in combat against him and his followers. However, anyone wanting to show mercy and ensuring that his vampire spawn (including children) are released should perhaps be cautious about dimming Lathander’s Light a bit when leaving the estate.

Those who are not careful and encounter the Gur folks along with their vampire children in full holy radiance after the battle against Cazador … will quickly realize that children cannot endure much, whether spawn or not. And their parents do not appreciate that at all.

But there is good news. One can have the Blood of Lathander equipped and still turn off Lathander’s Light. This way, you can save all vampires in Baldur’s Gate from a fiery death.

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Cazador is an important part of Astarion’s story, your party’s beloved vampire companion. His encounter with the vampire lord presents you with a crucial decision that significantly influences the character development of the companion and the corresponding ending. How that can turn out and how a player reacted to this twist can be found here on MeinMMO: Baldur’s Gate 3: Don’t fall too hard for Astarion, as he can be a real jerk

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The new season of Path of Exile attracts more than 175,000 players – Does it then not let them play in peace

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile, players were excited about a new season, but the server issues over the weekend dampened the mood.

Why were so many players online in Path of Exile? In Path of Exile, the new season started on Friday, June 13, 2025. The developers attracted ARPG fans with new mercenaries that can be allies or foes, along with many other improvements and new features in the game.

The game enjoyed the usual influx of players. Over 175,000 gamers stormed the servers of Path of Exile according to SteamDB simultaneously. However, when the new season “Secrets of the Atlas” went live on Friday night, familiar issues caused problems that lasted throughout the weekend.

Here you can watch the trailer for the new season of Path of Exile:

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Path of Exile shows new Mercenary Season “Secrets of the Atlas” in the trailer

Server issues mar the release

Why couldn’t the players play peacefully? The players of Path of Exile simply wanted to start the new season as usual over the weekend. However, server problems caused frustration. High pings, resets to the start of the map, or deaths of game characters were commonplace.

Although the server situation improved a bit through several patches, a good solution that fully resolves the problem is still lacking. Players continue to complain about lagging servers and a sluggish gaming experience. On Reddit, there were the following comments over the weekend:

  • PreedGO: “Last night it was okay-ish after a while, but now I can’t even finish a single map … they really need to communicate about it, it’s no longer just a question of the initial load, it seems like something is actually wrong with the release.”
  • Bendoverzana: “It’s so damn sad, it’s the 21st century in 2025, we buy $480 [about €414] packs and I watch someone play on Twitch because I can’t. Damn disconnects and queues every time …”
  • Sen91: “I stopped until the fix, it’s unplayable at the moment, I lost level 6/7 maps with loot and atlas progress.”

What do the developers say about it? The developers of Path of Exile 2 managed to fix some of the server issues over the weekend, but difficulties still remain.

Community Manager Nick wrote about the current situation on Reddit: “It’s still early morning in New Zealand, so there is no update on the server problems yet, but the team has been working on it over the weekend. We are really working hard to provide updates as soon as we have them, but these things take time.”

A familiar problem

Are server issues uncommon in Path of Exile? No, both in Path of Exile and in the successor Path of Exile 2, there have been complaints about game server issues for months. However, the scale this time is much larger than the lags in the past and many more players are affected. Whether the server issues of the past are related to the problems of the new season is unclear.

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The developers of Path of Exile are already working on a solution to ensure that players can enjoy the ARPG peacefully. If you want to know more about what exactly the mercenaries are and what feature the developers published just before the launch, you can find the relevant article here: Today, the new season of Path of Exile starts and the developers have another surprise for the launch

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A new adventure for Dungeons & Dragons is perfect when your friends dare to have a life

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

Many players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games know it: the problem of finding a suitable date with everyone. A new adventure for pen & paper aims to bypass this obstacle directly.

What adventure is it about? The Mystery of Witchhaven is an adventure by Obvious Mimic Press. The special thing about it: it can be played solo, without a game master or other players. It is compatible with the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons rule set.

With the adventure, they want to create an experience where a lone hero solves problems and overcomes challenges without needing a whole party or a game master. Each story is designed to be compatible with other D&D modules and can serve as an adventure between sessions or as preparation for your own character in a campaign.

Your journey takes you to the quiet village of Witchhaven, where children have been kidnapped, and strangers are not welcome. Your task is to find the missing children, uncover the mystery behind it, and not lose your life in the process.

You can get The Mystery of Witchhaven for around €16.95 on the Obvious Mimic Press website and download it as a PDF or Epub file. The adventure is designed for characters from levels 1 to 4.

How does the whole thing work without a game master? We will explain it to you below.

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A solo adventure at your own pace

How does it work? Essentially, the mechanics of the adventure should not differ much from a classic round of D&D, so that experienced role players should feel at home right away. You can freely choose your character and create it using the DnD Beyond tool.

Then you follow the instructions in the book and turn to other pages depending on your action or decision. Rolling dice should also be included, and depending on the result, you will refer to other parts of the adventure.

This way, you navigate through the story and interact with NPCs, use your abilities and skills, items, and spells, and combat your opponents. The book is intended to act as your game master. There should also be replay value due to the different decision paths.

Example of an instruction from the book (Source: Obvious Mimic Press)

How is the adventure received? The principle is well-received by the community and is said to be suitable for newcomers who want to experience D&D without having to commit to a group right away. The adventure should also generally transfer well to groups. However, others criticize the decision-making options and the difficulty:

  • Karen Kenney writes in reviews: ‘Great for beginners, with a surprising narrative twist at the end. I’m already looking forward to my next run!’
  • Bruce Ford comments: ‘The purchase is worth it for both a solo evening and a whole party.’
  • Valdespar rates: ‘I have nothing to compare it to, but I found it somewhat formulaic, meaning that every path led to the same goal. This made me feel like I didn’t really have a choice. But overall, I had fun, and I found the story well thought out and engaging. Although the adventure is recommended for characters of levels 1 to 4, I found that every level 1 character I tried could not finish it.’

There are also voices noting that a book can never replace a real game master and that it is in the nature of things that this system primarily lacks role-playing and creative freedoms.

Nevertheless, the adventure is very well received by most players and offers a great way to play D&D when others are not available.

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In addition to The Mystery of Witchhaven, Obvious Mimic Press also has three other adventures: The Wolves of Langston, The Crystals of Z’leth, and The Secret of Oki Island. So if the premise of the former doesn’t appeal to you, you can take a look at the story of the others. The principle is the same for all solo adventures from Obvious Mimic Press.

Many of the reviews also mention that the solo adventures are very suitable for beginners to get an idea of Dungeons & Dragons. A YouTuber also got her 97-year-old grandmother excited about the game and showcased her first session in a video, illustrating that D&D knows no age: 97-Year-Old Plays Dungeons & Dragons for the First Time with Her Granddaughter, Captivating Almost Half a Million Viewers on YouTube

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In 2018, the phone rang at Epic Games – A 6-hour call changed Fortnite forever

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

With Fortnite, Epic Games achieved a worldwide hit that still attracts millions of players today, not only because of its Battle Royale but also due to its collaborations. But did you know that the developers initially did not want to bring crossovers into the game? A phone call changed everything.

Where did the info come from? At the Summer Game Fest 2025, there was also the event “The Game Business Live” where various backgrounds of video game development were discussed that you may not have heard of before.

One of those backgrounds was the development of Fortnite and how from an originally unique game with its own character, it became a gigantic collection full of crossovers. Epic Games initially had a different plan for the “Battle Royale” shooter, but a nearly 6-hour phone call completely changed the course of the developers.

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Thanos changed Fortnite forever

What was that phone call about? In the call, the Russo brothers (directors of Avengers: Infinity War) were on the line with the then Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard of Epic Games. Donald was primarily responsible for determining the direction of Fortnite and thus had the power to decide what would happen with the “Battle Royale” shooter.

The call was about a crossover with Marvel. 2018 was the time when Avengers: Infinity War was set to hit theaters, and for the brothers, it was clear: Thanos should also appear in the hit “Fortnite”.

As AGBO’s president for interactive technology (the Russo brothers’ company), Pete Wanat revealed, the conversation with Donald was not so simple. Epic Games had a different plan for Fortnite: “Initially, it was stated that no, we are not interested in incorporating external characters into Fortnite. Joe and Anthony met and called Donald. It was supposed to be a half-hour conversation, but five and a half hours later, they were still talking about it.”

After the intense discussions, Donald eventually decided to go for the collaboration, and 7 years later, the original Fortnite has become one of the largest games on the market with the most crossovers.

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What did Fortnite show with its deal? Fortnite was able to show two things with the deal:

  • With crossovers, fans can be attracted beyond the Battle Royale
  • People love to walk around in their video games with their favorite characters

According to Pete Wanat, their deal exploded the world regarding possible integrations of film, television, and games. However, Fortnite has not been the only brand to engage in crossovers since their attempt. Call of Duty, Diablo, and Monster Hunter are just a fraction of the brands that have followed in Fortnite’s footsteps.

It is remarkable how a game by Epic Games could change the course of video game development just because of a small decision. Besides the backgrounds of Fortnite, there is also information about how the Battle Royale genre actually came about. Here you can read more: An Irishman stuck in Brazil has ruined his marriage and has hardly any money, changes gaming forever

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An archer explains why archery in Skyrim makes no sense

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

In many games like Skyrim or Oblivion, you can practice archery. However, real archers know that some representations have nothing to do with reality.

How is the bow used in games? In role-playing games, you usually have a large arsenal of weapons to choose from. Especially ranged fighters like to use the bow. In Skyrim or Oblivion, which recently had a remaster released, you can shoot at enemies from a safe distance.

Alternatively, the bow is also good for stealth maneuvers. If you crouch and surprise enemies with a targeted attack from the shadows, you will deal extra damage.

A real archer has looked at this technique in detail and explains why it unfortunately would not work as desired in reality.

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Looks cool, but helps little

What does the archer say? The user David the Arrow Bard aka blumineck points out TikTok various aspects of archery. In one video, he addresses the stealth technique from Skyrim.

He explains that there is a major problem with it: In the game, the character crouches while sneaking and tilts the bow by 90 degrees. This is presumably intended to make you less visible and stay hidden longer. Plus, the inclined bow does admittedly look cool.

In reality, however, the archer loses quite a bit of range for a strong shot due to the tilt. Because in this position, it is not possible to pull the string arm all the way back to the maximum.

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The result: The arrow is fired, but has significantly less speed. It also flies less far and would deal less damage than an arrow shot in a conventional manner. It would have exactly the opposite effect as depicted in Skyrim – there is no talk of a damage bonus, but rather a reduction in damage.

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Is there an alternative stealth attack? The archer knows that a game does not have to be realistic. The fun and aesthetics take center stage. However, the inclined bow is not entirely wrong. There is an alternative technique that, however, seems a bit cumbersome to novices.

Here, the arm that pulls the string is laid back over the shoulder. This way, the archer can use all of their strength while still remaining as invisible to the enemies as possible. You can see what this looks like in the embedded video above.

Details like this are usually only noticed by experts. Most players will never notice that bows or swords may not be used completely realistically. In the case of Skyrim, Bethesda probably wanted to reward thoughtful actions and sneaking – which explains the bonus damage. Also, not everything is always convincing in movies: Expert on the Middle Ages explains how realistic the weapons and armor are in Lord of the Rings

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Dune: Awakening is now the largest survival game on Steam, even peaking with almost as many players as the top dog

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Since June 10, Dune: Awakening is playable on Steam for everyone, even those who do not own the Deluxe Edition. The first weekend has resulted in enormous player numbers. The latest hit from Funcom even leaves Rust behind.

This is how Dune: Awakening currently stands:

  • After Dune: Awakening started with over 100,000 players, the latest record is even higher: on Sunday, over 189,000 players played simultaneously (Source: steamcharts).
  • The ratings currently stand at 86%, which is “very positive.” A launch for PS5 and Xbox is also planned but will not occur until 2026.
  • Dune: Awakening is currently bigger than Rust on Steam, which until now has been the largest survival game on the platform: during the same period, Rust has only 151,000 players, and the “current” player count for Dune is slightly higher (according to steamcharts, as of June 16 at 11:00 AM).

What makes the game so good? In particular, two things are well-received by players: the enormous scope of Dune: Awakening and the world itself. Dune is already a popular franchise, and Awakening tells an alternative story in the well-known world.

Particularly, the content receives great praise. The reviews state, for instance: one could spend dozens of hours just exploring the world, expanding their base, and improving their equipment.

Cool vehicles like the dragonfly-like Ornithopters or Sand Speeders and the ability to create custom builds from various classes also excite players.

MeinMMO editor and MMO veteran Karsten Scholz particularly appreciates that Dune: Awakening is not gentle. For him, the balance between hard work, the reward for it, and the penalty for mistakes is just right.

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Dune is received “very positively”, but some players notice flaws

However, after the first weekend, criticisms are increasingly emerging, or more specifically: one, namely the endgame. Players believe that Dune: Awakening relies too much on PvP when they reach a certain point.

Without venturing into the deep desert and engaging with other players, one cannot progress. While this is already very late in the progression, the PvP is not really optional.

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Furthermore, one is still at a considerable disadvantage when playing alone or in small groups. Guilds have significant advantages regarding certain content and can even block other players’ access to features. Funcom needs to address this urgently.

The vast majority of players are still just getting to the endgame. In most places, it is said that once one eventually arrives there after 100-120 hours and there’s nothing left to do, one is simply waiting for updates. However, it takes about 40 hours to get there, and one is by no means finished. You will soon find Dune: Awakening in our list of the best survival games for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

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The story of the “Rated 18” game Stellar Blade is weak – the game director wants to improve it

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The sexy action-adventure Stellar Blade runs great on PC – but the story is rather poor. The game director acknowledges this and promises improvement.

After the launch on PC, the sexy action game Stellar Blade is on everyone’s lips. It is currently breaking records on Steam. Just a few days ago, over 120,000 fans were playing simultaneously, and the peak has now risen to 192,000 (steamdb.com).

But the game is not perfect, and game director Kim Hyung Tae knows this. He even believes that the story is the weak point of the game and promises improvement.

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Where does the statement come from? In an interview with the magazine ThisIsGame, Kim Hyung Tae spoke extensively about Stellar Blade and the difficulties it faced during development. While the game looks fantastic and plays great, there was some criticism of the story. After all, it feels a bit clichéd and sometimes not entirely logical.

A criticism that Kim Hyung Tae shares and explains a few reasons for.

Why was the story of Stellar Blade not so good? The reasons for this can already be found in the development, as there were some problems that ultimately caused the game’s plot to fall short of expectations. These include:

  • More story details were planned, such as explaining why EVE changes her clothes. This is almost completely missing in the game now.
  • The costs for cutscenes became too high. Therefore, sequences outside the main campaign were cut or reduced.
  • The story is a bit clichéd, as the conflict of AI against humanity is not exactly new.

However, there is also good news for the second part, which is set to be released in just a few years. Here, they plan to tell a “slightly more serious” story and presumably spend more time refining the story than was the case with Stellar Blade.

Stellar Blade Bodyless Android
For most side missions, cutscenes were cut or omitted.

What is the criticism of the story? When you look at the reviews of the game, it seems that the story often tends to be the flaw. Many refer to it as the “weakest part of the game.” This is also because many feel reminded of Nier: Automata – but without the big, unpredictable twists.

Especially the enemy design contributes to the rather mediocre story. Because even though the individual enemies in Stellar Blade are cool, they lack a cohesive design and do not fit what the story wants to convey. Sometimes the Naytiba consist of flesh mutations, sometimes they are more robotic, with gigantic chainsaw blades, and sometimes they are tentacle monsters – it doesn’t fit well together when you know the story of the Naytiba.

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But even if the story is a bit thin, it’s not a problem for many fans. Because other things in Stellar Blade are anything but shallow and ensure that plenty of modders create exactly the kind of additional “content” that everyone expected.

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Player buys a new monitor with 200 Hz, forgets important setting and has to play for 2 years at 60 FPS

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A player buys a new gaming monitor. But he can’t really use the upgrade because he forgot an important setting. He had to admit this now, two years later.

A player reports on Reddit that he bought a new monitor two years ago that offers 200 Hz and thus supports 200 FPS. But it was not until two years later that he noticed he had forgotten an important setting.

He explains himself in a post under his original post:

The difference is so great that I can’t believe I played with 60 Hz for so long; the gameplay is so smooth now.

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What exactly did the player forget? When connecting a monitor with a high refresh rate to a computer, one must specify in the settings which refresh rate the system should use. By default, it is set to 60 Hz. This setting cannot be made on the monitor itself.

Where do I find the setting? In Windows, you find the setting in the menu. You select “System”, then “Display” and then choose the “Advanced Display” option. In the “Select refresh rate” section, you can then choose the appropriate Hertz value.

Windows 11 Select refresh rate
You need this setting if you want to use your monitor correctly.

Higher FPS rate in games feels better but doesn’t necessarily make you better

What is the advantage? 120 or even 240 Hz FPS feel significantly smoother than 60 FPS, as the player explains. In a test to determine whether higher FPS numbers make a player better, it was found that players deliver better performance. But, and this should be clear to everyone: On average, competitive players benefit more than casual players who are already better at aiming.

Are there also disadvantages? High Hertz and thus FPS numbers require correspondingly fast hardware. If you want to play in 4K resolution at 240 Hz, you need significantly more power than if you want to play in Full HD at 240 Hz. An entry-level graphics card, such as an RTX 4060 or RX 7600, is no longer sufficient for high settings.

Your selected titles also play an important role: The more demanding a game is, the more power you need if you want to achieve high FPS numbers. A game like Counterstrike generally requires less power for high FPS numbers, whereas a game like Cyberpunk 2077 requires different hardware for a stable 120 FPS rate.

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Another player also had to realize what an upgrade can result in. Because the temperatures in his gaming PC were too high, especially his CPU was a problem. None of the solutions worked, only an upgrade for 15 euros was the decisive solution. He himself can’t believe what a difference the upgrade makes: A player upgraded his gaming PC and is surprised what a single upgrade for 15 euros can do

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The 10 most powerful families from Harry Potter in the power ranking

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In Harry Potter gibt es viele mächtige Familien, die die Zaubererwelt mit ihrem Einfluss lenken. Vor allem Voldemort nutzte diesen Einfluss häufig, um mehr Macht zu erlangen. Doch nicht alle großen Familien waren zwangsläufig böse. Im Ranking lassen wir die 10 einflussreichsten Familien gegeneinander antreten.

Wonach wurde das Ranking erstellt? Die mächtigsten Familien in Harry Potter zeichnen sich vor allem durch folgende Faktoren aus:

  • Geld
  • Status in der Zaubererwelt
  • Allgemeiner und politischer Einfluss
  • Besonders starke oder berühmte Familienmitglieder

Es gibt Familien, die fast ausschließlich aufgrund einer einzigen Person als mächtig betrachtet werden könnten. Da wir im Ranking jedoch explizit Familien und nicht Einzelpersonen beleuchten wollen, lassen wir solche Fälle außen vor. Ein gutes Beispiel hierfür wären die Dumbledores. Albus Dumbledore ist zweifelsohne eine der mächtigsten Personen der Zaubererwelt. Die Familie an sich war jedoch nicht außergewöhnlich einflussreich.

Spielt Reinblütigkeit eine Rolle? Reinblütige Familien bilden sich etwas darauf ein, keine nicht-magischen Muggel in ihrem Stammbaum zu haben. Früher gab es sogar ein Verzeichnis, in dem die 28 britischen Familien vermerkt wurden, die in den 30er Jahren immer noch reinblütig waren. Diese Familien sind auch als die „Unantastbaren Achtundzwanzig“ bekannt.

Diese Familien waren, wenn auch moralisch verwerflich, häufig sehr mächtig und einflussreich. Das gilt natürlich vor allem für die Zeiten, in denen Voldemort an der Macht war und die Ideologie der „Reinblütigkeit“ verbreitete. Daher werden wir den „Unantastbaren Achtundzwanzig“ einige Male auf dieser Liste begegnen, auch wenn die Abstammung natürlich eigentlich nichts mit der Macht einer Hexe oder eines Zauberers zu tun hat.

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Platz 10: Die Weasleys

Harry Potter - Weasley Family

Die Weasleys würde man auf den ersten Blick mit vielem verbinden, aber sicher nicht mit Macht. Dabei handelt es sich um eine überaus alte Familie, die sogar zu den reinblütigen „Unantastbaren Achtundzwanzig“ gehört. Diese Zuordnung lehnten sie jedoch stets ab, da viele Familienmitglieder ein Interesse an der Muggelwelt hegen und die Ideologie der „Reinblütigkeit“ generell ablehnen. Das führte dazu, dass sie in bestimmten Kreisen verachtet und als „Blutsverräter“ abgestempelt wurden.

Auch mit Reichtum können die Weasleys nicht punkten. Sie leben in einem windschiefen Haus, dem Fuchsbau, und haben oft Probleme, sich die vielen teuren Schulutensilien ihrer Kinder zu leisten.

Warum haben es die Weasleys dann trotzdem auf dieses Ranking geschafft? Einfach gesagt, weil es eine sehr große Familie mit starkem Zusammenhalt ist. Schon alleine zur Kernfamilie gehören Molly, Arthur und ihre sieben Kinder, deren magisches Können nicht zu unterschätzen ist. Hinzu kommen ferne Verwandte und Freunde, die zwar nicht den Namen Weasley tragen, aber dennoch loyal zur Familie stehen. Durch diesen Zusammenhalt haben die Weasleys eine besondere Art von Stärke, die zwar nicht so elitär, aber dennoch mächtig ist.

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If you pay close attention in Dandadan, you will discover 2 attacks from Dragon Ball

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The mangaka of Dandadan has incorporated two Easter eggs from Dragon Ball, which you can see in the anime. One of them will appear in Season 2 soon. 

What are these Easter eggs? In Dandadan, protagonist Momo and her childhood friend Jiji each use an attack that we actually know from Dragon Ball. In the trailer for Season 2, we already see that there is a scene in the maid café, where Momo and protagonist Okarun charge the food with love beforehand. This is customary in maid cafés.

However: Instead of a “Moe-moe kyun” (which adds even more love to the food), there is a “Moe-moe Tri-beam”. The Tri-Beam (in German: Kiku-Kanone) is probably the most famous attack of Tenshinhan. However, he does not form a heart but rather a triangle or circle to then fire an energy beam.

Furthermore, there is another reference later in the manga. Jiji strikes the typical pose of a Kamehameha and even shouts Kameee (seen on X). The name actually comes from Akira Toriyama’s wife.

However, Jiji stops and thinks that he should come up with his own word. Although he fires an energy beam that looks like a Kamehameha, he calls it “The Evil Gun”.

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Mangaka of Dandadan is a big fan

Why do they appear? The author of Dandadan, Yukinobu Tatsu, has never officially explained why he included these two references to Dragon Ball. However, he wrote a touching message upon the death of Akira Toriyama, the original mangaka of Dragon Ball (via Reddit).

I loved Akira Toriyama’s work. The first manga I bought with my pocket money was Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball also inspired me to draw. Thank you very much for your wonderful work. We pray from the bottom of our hearts for the souls.

No wonder he wanted to pay tribute to the mangaka and therefore incorporated two attacks from Dragon Ball. Without the adventures of Son Goku, Dandadan might not even exist.

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The two Easter eggs are not the only ones that the mangaka has incorporated into Dandadan. The anime is particularly known for its humor. However, there are also emotional moments that fans love. This nearly led to a top rating in the community for one episode: New episode of a current anime gets nearly perfect rating on IMDb, brings many fans to tears

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Player hoists the flag of Helldivers 2 in front of his house, receives a gift from another soldier from Over-Earth

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A fan of Helldivers 2 has shown his loyalty to Super Earth even in real life, attracting the attention of another player. He reached out via letter and sent a gift.

How did the fan gain the attention of another player? A loyal soldier of Super Earth couldn’t help but show his pride in the real world as well. Not only on the hostile planet in Helldivers 2, but also in front of his own house, he raised the flag of Super Earth.

But it wasn’t just the fan’s neighbors who saw the flag; another player noticed the act of the loyal soldier and knew exactly what to do.

Here in the trailer, you can see the Illuminated:

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Rewards for Loyalty

What does the reward look like? One day, the fan found a yellow letter on his doorstep that read “Helldiver”. He took it inside and opened it. Inside was a message from another Helldiver and a keychain. The message translates as:

Congratulations, Helldiver!

Your contribution to saving Super Earth from the Illuminated has been noted. You will not only receive your C-01 badge (which can be used once), but also this reminder that you are to spread peace with the ultimate weapon.

Stay on the right side of history and managed democracy, Helldiver!

Along with it, the other player included a keychain showing the symbol and code of a hellbomb from Helldivers 2. It is considered the ultimate weapon in the game and forces even the strongest enemies to their knees. Also, the player’s friend’s code is attached to the letter.

Here you can see the letter and keychain:

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How do the other Helldivers react? The Helldivers 2 community is thrilled by the letter. Many fans think it’s a lovely gesture that shows how video games connect people. On Reddit, fans are leaving many nice comments:

  • IncarnateSalt: “Incredible. The managed democracy will unite us all.”
  • Practicalhocuspocus: “I love this community damn it!!”
  • EquivalentDelta: “Helldivers is definitely one of the healthiest gaming communities I’ve ever seen.”
  • Axeaxa_Xaxaxeie: “….That’s it, I’m getting a Super Earth flag”
  • _nullsyntax: “The keychain looks like a 3D printer. I have to do something like that too. Just in case I see a Super Earth flag.”
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That Helldivers 2 has such a great community is also because the developers continue to excite their players with interesting events. Recently, Super Earth was overrun by the Illuminated, and only the city of “Equality-On-Sea” could be saved. The event was so big that even the television reported on it: The brave heroes of Super Earth defend Shanghai in Helldivers 2, and even television reports on their success

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Tanks in WoW do without healers and DPS – making Mythic+12 just like that

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A group in World of Warcraft actually needs tanks, healers, and DPSs. But when tanks are not interested, they simply exclude the others.

Finding a good group in World of Warcraft is quite difficult. Especially for high-level dungeons or raids, you need not only experienced players but also a good mix of tanks, healers, and damage dealers. For many other groups, it is even more frustrating when 5 tanks are just having their own adventure – completely without healers that run out of mana or DPS characters that die in the fire.

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What happened? In the WoW subreddit, the player NovemberRain404 showed a screenshot of his last group in Mythic+. It shows the rather unusual group composition: 5 tanks. No healer. No DPSs.

At least the choice of tanks is quite diversified, as the group consisted of one each of:

  • Blood Death Knight
  • Protection Warrior
  • Guardian Druid
  • Vengeance Demon Hunter
  • Protection Paladin

Wild pulling, no tactics, but full success

How did it go? In the Ember Brewery – at level 12, mind you – you have to pay attention to some things. At least with a normal group. Not if you are playing with 5 tanks. Because then it is described as follows:

We pulled the entire first room together (Yes, all mobs) and did the gnolls along with the boss. Then we did all the mobs in the IPA room along with the mobs in the corridor before.

We were uncoordinated, we just said “screw it” and randomly pulled stuff while ignoring most mechanics, including the bee barrels.

What would have guaranteed caused a lot of wipes, frustrated insults in the group chat, and the occasional rage quit in other groups was, however, crowned with success here:

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Because the dungeon was completed even within the time limit. The tank group had more than 2 minutes left.

In summary, NovemberRain404 describes the whole endeavor as “the most fun he has had in this season of Mythic+”.

The community mocks Brewmaster tanks: The performance is well received in the community, although one tank is subjected to some derision – the Brewmaster monk. This is because they are the only tank not represented in the group. This is also due to the fact that monk tanks currently have a bad reputation because they are considered by many to be too weak. Therefore, all the comments are a bit cynical or sarcastic:

  • “Damn and you even have all tank classes in the game! Really all! None is missing. I swear.” – Adequate_Pupper
  • “The representative for the Brewmaster was the bartender boss.” – KuroFafnar
  • “Oh, so half of the tanking Mythic+ player base has disappeared, lol.” – ATSFervor
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Do you sometimes go with unusual group compositions and forgo healers or DPS characters? Or do you think it’s a shame when tanks withdraw from other groups like that, leaving fewer tanks available for everyone else?
Just recently, tanks were even made stronger – but actually only when they play with others.

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An indie hit from Germany has 90% positive reviews on Steam, now even better thanks to a big update

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The German developer studio PlayWithFurcifer has landed a hit with Backpack Battles on Steam. Now the game is leaving Early Access with an update that makes fans happy.

What kind of game is this? The developers describe Backpack Battles as “inventory strategy autobattler.” This means:

  • In the shop, you buy special items for your hero, which you thoughtfully place and combine in your backpack.
  • With a packed backpack, you face off against other players in duels. These battles are conducted automatically.
  • Your success in battles depends not only on the quality of your equipment but also on how it is stored.

Each backpack thus becomes a kind of build with which you compete against the backpacks of others. With this principle, Backpack Battles has gained many fans:

  • 90% of nearly 14,000 reviews on Steam are positive.

On June 13, 2025, the game left Early Access. With version 1.0, Backpack Battles also makes it onto the list of the most popular Steam releases – directly behind The Alters, Dune: Awakening, and Stellar Blade (via steamdb.info, as of June 15, 2025).

You can see the launch trailer here:

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Release update includes new classes and items

With the release, the developers are also releasing a new update: This includes numerous new content and improvements for the game, including two new classes: the Mage and the Adventurer. In addition, you can expect among other things:

  • New class items and an outfit for all existing classes.
  • Steam achievements and trading cards.
  • Status displays and tooltips.

You can read the patch notes on Steam. They are located at the end of the linked post.

How is the update being received? Players are pleased. The game was already really good in Early Access and is becoming even better with the update.

  • Steam user XiiSu writes in their review: “Backpack Battles in version 1.0 is really fun, the new update brings noticeable improvements in balance and item variety.”
  • NishBlob has already spent nearly 100 hours in the game and writes: “Was already enjoying the game in early access as it was – they have really gone above and beyond my expectations with the 1.0 release.”
  • Crimson_Chin84 has even invested over 570 hours into the game and can only recommend it to fans of games like Balatro or Slay the Spire.
  • PureMike writes after around 400 hours: “Absolutely recommended! Been here since beta – and the release is really well done.”
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The most popular release on Steam, however, remains Stellar Blade. The PS5 game is known not only for its excellent combat feel but also for its very provocatively dressed characters. On PC, there are now mods for Stellar Blade – what came out of it, you could have guessed.

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Borderlands 4 shows first glimpse of a new skill tree: Twitch streamer discovers a feature that will save you a lot of time

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Fans of loot shooters could look forward to the new Borderlands 4 as early as September. Until then, the developers will supply players with new information. In a developer video, Gearbox showcases another skill tree. A small detail in it promises a nice feature.

What is the status of Borderlands 4? After Gearbox announced the latest installment of the legendary loot shooter series for 2024, there has been regular new information about the game.

On YouTube, the official Borderlands account started a small video series, where viewers get a Behind-The-Scenes look at the development of the 4th installment. In the first episode, not only is a new skill tree shown, but also a hidden quality-of-life improvement.

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New Skill Tree and a Time-Saving Feature

What can be seen in this video? In the new video, the developers from Gearbox Software talk about developing vault hunters, the playable characters of the series. Alongside the heroes’ attributes, there are smaller gameplay clips.

The video also shows concept art, the work of developers, and a new skill tree from character Amon. As previously shown in a State of Play featuring Vex, the Siren, it is evident that a single tree has multiple paths.

In earlier parts of the series, each character had 3 (in Borderlands 3, even 4 via DLCs) skill trees, but all had a single end. In 4, it appears that characters not only have 3 major skill trees, but also individual paths within the trees. Thus, they seem to be even larger than in the predecessor.

The video showcases a skill from Amon. When using his active skill, he can summon drones with Tempered Lighting that inflict lightning damage. It is also shown that the character is level 50 in the tree and the bar does not display experience. Therefore, one can assume that level 50 will again be the maximum level at release.

Streamer JoltzDude130 (via x.com) discovered in one frame a small but likely beneficial feature for many veterans.

In the frame, it appears there is a button to allocate maximum points into a skill. Previously, each point had to be set individually. This feature could save significant time when respecing, especially when testing individual builds.

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“Is the game dead?”: After 3 months of silence, a survival game on Steam returns — now players are celebrating a popular new feature

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Players considered a survival game on Steam already dead, but now its developers are back. Fans are now excited about a newly announced feature and the fact that the developers have not given up on their game yet.

What kind of game is this? This refers to Nightingale. The survival game from Inflexion Games launched on February 20, 2024, in early access on Epic and Steam. It has – over a year later – still not left it. Recently, players even asked if the game is already dead.

Here you see a trailer for the major update “Realms Rebuilt”:

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Players already thought Nightingale was dead

Why were players worried? Usually, the developers released monthly Dev Bites on YouTube. In this video format, they talk about the current updates to the game. But recently, these have been missing – the last of these videos was released in March, three months ago. Also, it has been quiet on their own Discord server from the developers’ side.

“Is the game dead?” asked ProffE in the discussions about Nightingale on Steam – that was on May 27, 2025. “No updates, no news?” While some players reckoned that the developers had abandoned their game, others were more optimistic:

  • Mr.Griffin wrote: The game was already dying after the release of the offline mode. […] Now it looks like they have completely given up on it.
  • Mikey1339 was, however, sure: “The game is not dead. They are fixing bugs and such stuff.” But he also did not expect the next update to come soon.
  • “I too have been worried about the lack of updates for this game. It’s incredibly fun, I love it – but since my purchase […] there hasn’t been an update, I’m starting to wonder if I bought a dead game,” wrote Lusid.

Developers return, players celebrate

These worries are now proving to be unfounded: On June 12, the developers finally released a new video. In it, they announced dedicated servers among other things. These have been in development for a long time and are set to come soon.

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Fans are happy that the developers are still working on their game – and also about the new servers. So zhandroid520 wrote under the Dev Bite on YouTube: “As an admin of a gaming community, I am looking forward to the dedicated servers! Thank you for the updates!”

  • 1darkthought is also happy: “I’m really glad to hear from you. Dedicated servers are great.”
  • ega7072 joins the good mood: “I think it’s absolutely great that you are making the dedicated servers publicly available.”

The developers want to focus this summer on “finding the right way forward.” Although the recent reviews for the game on Steam are “mostly positive” (74%) they have still been rated as “mixed” overall (67%).

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T1 qualifies for the most important LoL tournament before the Worlds, dominating former teammates

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The MSI is taking place in League of Legends and most teams have qualified for the important tournament. The legendary T1 had to qualify in a last match first. They faced Hanwha Life and a former teammate with whom they have already won Worlds 2 times.

What a match it was! The Mid-Season Invitationals 2025 start at the end of June. This is the most important tournament of the year after Worlds, as the first place can directly qualify for the World Championship 2025.

6 teams from South Korea had to qualify for 2 spots in the LCK. Gen.G, who currently have a pretty impressive streak, secured a spot directly in Round 3 of the LCK Road to MSI. In the fourth and final round, T1 faced Hanwha Life, who had former teammate Zeus on the top lane, with whom Faker has already won 2 Worlds.

Although T1 had previously failed against their rivals, they were able to show their best side this time and qualify for MSI.

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T1 Dominates the Encounter

How did the match go? Hanwha Life was considered a quite difficult opponent for T1. They won this year’s LCK Cup and also First Stand. HLE was able to win the last 2 encounters with T1 without losses. But T1 took revenge now, on June 15, 2025.

T1 was able to win the first match of the day after 31 minutes with a gold advantage of 15,000 gold. While T1 had 22 kills, HLE could only achieve 4. Especially Gumayusi with 8 and Oner with 10 kills were quite impressive.

The second match was closer with 24 kills for T1 and 16 kills for HLE, but T1 was able to win after 33 minutes with a gold advantage of 8,000 gold. Especially Doran impressed with 9 to 3 on Ambessa, while Faker fans could look forward to a Ryze pick.

In the last match, T1 once again dominated with an enormous gold advantage. After 25 minutes, the game ended, and T1 had just under 56,000 gold, thus a lead of almost 20,000 gold. HLE only managed to achieve 3 kills while T1 shone with 29 kills. Doran, Oner, and Gumayusi even managed to win the game without dying.

As a result, T1 is together with Gen.G the second MSI representative from South Korea.

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What comes next? On June 27, 2025, the first match of MSI 2025 starts. Which teams will face each other is still unknown, as not all teams have qualified yet. How T1 will perform remains to be seen. Last year, they were eliminated against the Chinese BLG: LoL: One day after Faker kicked the Europeans out of MSI 2024, the world champion himself has to pack his bags

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