One of the best games of Warhammer is currently free with Twitch Prime

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With Twitch Prime, there will be a tactical RPG from the Warhammer universe available for free in the coming weeks. MeinMMO will tell you which game it is and how you can secure it.

What kind of game is this? Users of Twitch Prime can now secure Mordheim: City of the Damned. This is a turn-based strategy title from the Warhammer universe, set in a fantasy setting. It is one of the best games for Warhammer Fantasy.

  • In this game, you will find yourself in the city of Mordheim. There, a mysterious comet has crashed, causing several gangs to fight for dominance in the area.
  • The crashed comet brought valuable artifacts with it, which you can now collect.
  • You command different squads from factions like the Sisters of Sigmar or the Skaven. Over time, you level up and find new equipment.
  • When you’re not sneaking through the city, you fight in turn-based battles against other troops.

Although this Warhammer title is set in a fantasy setting, Mordheim: City of the Damned puts more emphasis on tactical gameplay than on the story. However, the game has a high difficulty level, making it not necessarily recommended for newcomers but rather for veterans.

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Mordheim: City of the Damned – The Trailer for the Tactical Role-Playing Game

Mordheim is available for free on Twitch Prime

How do I get the game? To secure Mordheim: City of the Damned, you need to link your Twitch account with your Amazon Prime account. This requires that you have a paid subscription to Amazon Prime.

With Amazon Prime, you should expect costs of around 89.90 Euros per year or 8.99 Euros per month. Students and trainees receive a 50% discount.

Once you have the subscription, you can log in with the link to the Prime Gaming link and click on “Link a Twitch account”. When you log in with your Twitch account, you have linked the account.

You can find Mordheim: City of the Damned by clicking the crown at the top right of the main page on Twitch. Then click on “Claim Now”, select Mordheim from the game selection, and add it to your account by clicking on “Activate Game” and then “Get Game”.

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What are the benefits of Twitch Prime? In addition to Mordheim: City of the Damned, there are other games that you can secure. Additionally, you can expect exclusive emotes, access to chats during streams, discounts on games, and one free subscription per month for a streamer of your choice.

Mordheim: City of the Damned has a high difficulty level, but it is one of several games that you can use to enter the world of Warhammer. In addition, there are 6 other titles that provide a smooth entry: The 7 best games to enter the world of Warhammer.

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Player finds fully equipped base in Dune: Awakening with ‘too much free stuff’, just keeps it

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Your own hideout is a central hub for many players in Dune: Awakening. A user recently found an abandoned base and claimed it for themselves – while scoring a lot of loot.

How can you leave a base? In Dune: Awakening, players have a lot of freedom to build their bases. They can place them wherever they want, even getting in the way of other fans. In your own hideout, you are protected from sandworms or the threatening heat. 

It is all the more astonishing that there are abandoned hideouts left by other players. A user on Reddit was able to make a grand fortune and claim a base filled with loot.

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Spieler schafft das Unmögliche in Dune: Awakening auf Steam, reitet auf einem Sandwurm durch die Wüste

Player finds a base full of loot by pure luck

What did the player find? A user shows on Reddit that he found an upgraded hideout, which had “tons of loot”. In a post, he shows which objects were found in the base. 

The top commentator writes that the fan was particularly lucky, as it is a steel base. Steel is a valuable resource in the MMORPG, so the finder can consider himself fortunate – after all, he had only spent 20 hours in the game.

The user also admits that there were way too many free items in the hideout for him. This raises the question of why the previous owner even left the base.

Why was the base left behind? Unfortunately, there is a quest during which you must abandon your own base. There are tricks to reclaim it quickly (as explained on Reddit), but probably not all players know that there is such an option.

In the comments, some users also write that it would be more practical for guilds to leave the old base behind when building a new one. This way, some players could at least enjoy finding valuable items right from the start.

Other players also report that it may be that the taxes for the hideout were simply not paid. However, some users point out that this shouldn’t matter so soon after the MMORPG’s launch.

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To avoid making such beginner mistakes that could lead you to lose your base, you should memorize the tips and tricks for beginners on MeinMMO well. Here you will also learn what the surveying probes provide and what you need to pay attention to in the class system: Dune: Awakening – 10 tips for beginners that will noticeably ease your start

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Sony wants to ensure that Marathon does not run like Concord despite “mixed feedback”

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Even before the release, the atmosphere surrounding Sony’s new extraction shooter Marathon is more than just cracked. But despite much criticism, Sony wants to continue to give its project an “optimal chance of success”.

What is the status of Marathon? The reputation surrounding Marathon is quite negative after a critical reception from potential players and experts, as well as further controversies such as the theft of designs from an unrelated artist.

The CEO of Playstation Studios, Hermen Hulst, is less pessimistic, as can be gathered from a conversation during the “Fireside Chats”. Regarding Marathon, Sony wants to develop a “very bold, very innovative, and deeply engaging game”. And the company intends to pay careful attention to that.

Here you can see the trailer for Marathon, which is still set to be released this year:

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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer

Marathon is to receive the “optimal chance of success”

How do they plan to achieve this? In the conversation, the CEO explains how Sony intends to ensure that Marathon receives the “optimal chance of success” at release – despite “mixed” feedback. This is part of the process:

We go through the testing cycles and monitor the closed alpha cycle that the team has just gone through. We utilize all the lessons we’ve learned. We use the opportunities we’ve developed in analytics and user testing to understand how the audience interacts with the title. […] The constant testing and re-evaluation of hypotheses, which we just talked about, is so valuable to me for revising and continuously improving the title.

Hermen Hulst, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Studio Business Group, and PlayStation Studios (via Fireside Chat, Sony)

What role does Concord play in this context? Former developers from Bungie also worked for Firewalk Studios, both of which were acquired by Sony. They developed the hero shooter Concord, which turned out to be one of the biggest flops of Sony and video games in recent history. 

Hulst attributes the failure of Concord to the fact that it was a game that “was not distinct enough to resonate with players.” 

According to the CEO, the situation prompted Sony to review its own development processes to “ensure that they do not make the same mistakes again.”

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Many players suspected that due to the current mood and the “mixed feedback” mentioned by the CEO, the release date for the game on September 23, 2025, might be postponed. However, there was no further information on this in the latest discussion. Although Marathon has not yet been released and the creators remain optimistic, an expert is sure that the game will have no chance: Expert explains in 1,600 words why Bungie’s new game has no chance even before its release

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The 7 strongest characters from Dandadan in the ranking that make Okarun’s life difficult

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In the Anime and manga of Dandadan, Okarun and Momo must face off against nasty aliens, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. MeinMMO lists the strongest characters for you.

What did the ranking take into account? In the ranking, we considered several factors, including the general abilities, physical combat power, and logical reasoning of the characters. The listing is subjective, and it is possible that you see some placements differently.

Are there spoilers? In the ranking, we consider not only the characters from the anime but also from the manga. Up to and including rank 4, there are no spoilers if you know season 1 of the anime and the upcoming content of season 2. If you’re only at the last episode of season 1, you should skip rank 6. If you want to avoid any information from the manga, skip the 2nd page of this article.

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Dandadan: Official Trailer for Season 2 of the Anime

The 7 strongest characters from Dandadan in the Power Ranking

Rank 7: Seiko Ayase

Dandadan Seiko Ayase
Momo’s grandmother has quite a few tricks up her sleeve.

The last place in this ranking goes to the protagonist Momo’s grandmother. Seiko is a skilled ghost seer. Her true power lies in channeling the strength of the local gods within her home area. This is also her greatest disadvantage: she is bound to one location and thus weaker away from her home.

Her greatest asset is her extensive knowledge of ghosts. She supports the protagonists with her knowledge and can also swing a baseball bat pretty hard. Another strength is her youth: when we are old, we want to look as good as Seiko!

Rank 6: Evil Eye

Dandadan Evil Eye
Evil Eye possesses Jiji.

Directly in season 2, the story continues with the Evil Eye. He is a yokai who has taken on the task of exterminating all humanity. In his original form, he can command people to commit suicide. However, in Jiji’s body, he has the ability to compress the grudges of others into a soccer ball. 

The yokai can then shoot the ball at his opponents with such force that any football player in EA Sports FC would turn pale with envy. Conversely, he can also create a strong barrier, like the cursed house barrier, and reflect attacks. Due to his agility, Evil Eye becomes a serious opponent.

Rank 5: Momo Ayase

Dandadan Momo Ayase
Momo is a clever one.

Momo is the protagonist of Dandadan and one of the few humans who made it into this ranking. The girl possesses telekinetic powers that she can use in versatile ways. That is also her greatest strength: she can think quickly in battles and use her powers creatively.

This includes Momo’s ability to suppress curses or throw heavy objects at enemies. She can even heal others. Of the whole group, she is the one who formulates the plans. Without Momo’s clever head, Okarun would likely have been in trouble much earlier. We are curious to see what powers she will develop further.

Rank 4: Turbo Granny

Dandadan Turbo Granny
The Turbo Granny has cursed Okarun.

The Turbo Granny is the strongest yokai seen in the anime so far. She is especially known for her superhuman speed, even though she has the appearance of an old lady whom you would want to help across the street. She is a serious opponent because she can possess any body and curse others who cannot run away from her. 

The curse can even extend to additional targets. She then kills her opponents by inducing cardiac arrest or internal bleeding. This makes her a serious opponent. Luckily, Okarun can use her powers for his own advantage.

On the next page, characters are featured who currently only exist in the manga.

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The “Rated 18” game Stellar Blade already features revealing characters, but 41% of the mods indicate that there’s even more possible

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After Stellar Blade was an unexpected success on the PS5, the game is now also available on Steam. And along with a PC version, it also released what all players were already aware of. 

What kind of game is it? Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game by SHIFT UP Corporation, where you play as the protagonist EVE trying to save humanity and the planet from an evil force in a futuristic world. The game offers Soulslike-style combat, which is a bit less challenging, but has “more specialized” animations in “interesting” outfits.

According to reviews, Stellar Blade impresses with its gameplay (on Steam “very positive,” with 95% of nearly 10,000 ratings in the positive range), but that’s not the only thing that impresses, as you might expect. The portrayal of female characters is well-received by the player base, but it seems some modders found it not explicit enough, as the latest mods show.

Here you can see the trailer for Stellar Blade, which you can now also play on PC:

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The action-adventure Stellar Blade shows the story trailer for PS5

“Let the modders begin with the ultimate fan service of all time.”

What do the mods include? Who would have thought that the mod options for the PC version could make the already very revealing game even more obscene? – Almost everyone, at least according to the community. 

Overall, 96 of the 234 available mods for Stellar Blade on PC are tagged for adults. That’s 41%, nearly half of all available mods. (via PC Gamer)

Most of these mods are exactly what one would expect. Various ways to make the already promising, little revealing outfits even tighter – up to complete nudity. Of course, every player is free to play their game however they want. The percentage of NSFW mods is perhaps not surprising for Stellar Blade, but still impressive in a way.

What is the community’s reaction? Already under the launch trailer for Stellar Blade for PC on YouTube, it shows how much the fans have been looking forward to the Steam version and its corresponding possibilities:

  • @CamPlays355: “We all know what will happen.”
  • @alexisandrewsantos2033: “Let the modders begin with the ultimate fan service of all time.”
  • @Powerful26Beatss: “Modders, do your thing.”

Even on Steam, the reviews react to the obvious, yet they also imply that the revealing nature of the game is merely a bonus. The game is very well optimized for PC and is quite fun:

  • UndeadDarkspawn: “Came for the breasts, stayed for the gameplay and the breasts.”
  • Juicy: “Even though the game tempts a lot with behinds, it’s actually really well done.”
  • Who2b: “The gameplay is so good that even the STORY shakes!”
  • ithorien: “Yes, this game is very sexy. Let’s set that aside for now. But behind all that lies a great action-soulslike with engaging combat, interesting opponents, and a really cool atmosphere. This is the true successor to Bayonetta.”
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Stellar Blade and its creators are well aware of how players react to their characters in the game and its presentation. The game is simply known and popular for its revealing characters. Yet, its main character EVE seems to have picked up on that, and she is not too pleased about it: The “18+” game Stellar Blade on PS5 is known for revealing characters, one of them has now had enough of you

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In a new vampire RPG on Steam, you have to be careful about who you drain: you could miss numerous endings

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In the new vampire RPG Blood of Dawnwalker on Steam, everything revolves around the story. But when your thirst for blood rises, you must be careful, as your next victim could be an important quest giver.

What kind of game is this? The new vampire RPG Blood of Dawnwalker focuses on a strong narrative and a vivid story that is supposed to unfold as a “narrative sandbox experience.” Players take on the role of Coen, a “Dawnwalker,” who must navigate plagues and conflicts in 14th century Europe.

Behind the RPG are the developers from Rebel Wolves, some of whom are former developers of Witcher 3. This is also evident in the game’s design.

Here you can see the trailer for Blood of Dawnwalker:

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The Blood of Dawnwalker: Cinematischer Trailer für das neue Action-RPG mit Vampiren

Many paths that can be blocked

What sets the game apart? Blood of Dawnwalker aims to be the exact opposite of a linear adventure. Developer Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz emphasized in an interview with Xbox Wire that the developers provide many different endings, which can easily be missed.

For example, you may be able to join a human rebellion and help them achieve victory. However, it can also happen that you never speak to the NPC for the rebellion and the story takes a completely different turn.

We wanted to give players as much control over the story as possible, a clear goal, but many ways to achieve it […] You can ally with the human rebellion or finish the game without ever encountering them

Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz at Xbox Wire

Every action is meant to influence the game that revolves around your character. For example, when that blood thirst hits again. In an emergency, it may just be the next NPC or companion that has to suffer, whether you want it or not.

Once the companions have become lunch, they will not simply continue with the story. NPCs do not appreciate such actions, and depending on who it affects, whole stories and plot threads can unfold differently.

This creates a unique playthrough for each player, influenced by their actions and decisions.

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Helldivers 2 is now available on Steam in even more countries – players celebrate this with a new General Order: “Reinforcements have arrived”

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Helldivers 2 could not be played in some countries around the world on Steam. This regional lock has now been lifted – at least partially. The players are celebrating this in their own way.

What about the regional lock? On Reddit, numerous players report that the region lock on Steam has been lifted in their countries, including the Philippines and Latvia. Helldivers 2 was only available in part of the world from the release.

However, SteamDB shows that there are still 8 countries that do not have access to Helldivers 2. These include:

  • Belarus
  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • Japan
  • North Korea
  • Russia
  • Syria
  • Vietnam

Whether and when these countries will also gain access to Helldivers 2 is currently unclear. So far, there has not been any announcement from Sony regarding why the company suddenly offers its PC games in more countries. Reddit user DoNeor suspects that the PC version of Stellar Blade may have changed their minds.

The lifting of the regional lock applies not only to Helldivers 2 but also to The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Spider-Man 2, and God of War Ragnarok. This is reported by user Wario64 on Bluesky. 

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More players to reinforce the troops

How are players reacting? Not only fans from areas where the lock previously applied are happy. Those in countries where Helldivers 2 is available are also pleased about the reinforcements. For instance, icelordcyro writes on Reddit that more reinforcements have arrived.

Additionally, there is a strong request that some users have for the community. They are issuing a new Major Order on Reddit for players to revise their negative reviews on Steam. They are referencing the Major Orders, which are special missions for the community.

This is the command for players to revise all negative ratings that were caused by the regional lock. Currently, the shooter has 77% positive reviews on Steam, which may change again due to the community call.

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Pro has over 8,000 hours in Call of Duty, tries another shooter and shows that he actually can’t aim

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A well-known “Call of Duty” pro has a new shooter and inadvertently showed how dependent he is on aim assist.

Who is it about? Kris “Swagg” Lamberson is an American eSports player, YouTuber, and Twitch streamer who professionally plays for FaZe Clan. He is one of the biggest streamers of Call of Duty and had an average of 3,700 viewers on Twitch over the past 3 months (via Sullygnome).

Swagg primarily plays Call of Duty: Warzone, but also the multiplayer of various spin-offs. Across the different titles of the series, he has accumulated thousands of hours of playtime. On Twitch alone, he was live with Call of Duty for over 8,000 hours, with 7,400 of those in Warzone.

In his streams, he stands out for his strong gameplay. He regularly achieves many kills and is overall considered a strong player. On YouTube, he also showcases strong weapon loadouts – meaning which weapons are currently meta in Warzone and how you should play them.

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Pro shows accidentally that he can’t aim without aim assist

Which shooter was Swagg playing? On June 10, Ubisoft released a major update for the tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. The game is now called Siege X and comes with several changes, including a new permanent mode, an overhaul of the sound, new destructible environment objects, and the return of the unranked mode. For the festive release of the major update, some streamers who typically have nothing to do with Rainbow Six also played Siege X, including Swagg.

This is what happened in the shooter: The CoD pro had significant problems aiming. Swagg only managed to place his reticle on an opponent with great effort. The gameplay feels like watching a novice shooter rather than a pro player (via Twitch).

Aiming without aim assist requires skill

Why does he aim so poorly? As a CoD pro, Swagg is accustomed to playing with a controller. Most professional players in Call of Duty rely on controllers, as aiming is supported by a strong aim assist. Aim assist is a targeting aid that only controller players can use, automatically pulling a player’s reticle towards an opponent.

However, Rainbow Six: Siege has no aim assist. Players must aim entirely on their own, even with a controller. This requires practice and controlled handling of the sticks. However, Swagg is not used to playing without aim assist and therefore struggles to move the reticle accurately. He practically cannot aim well without aim assist.

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However, Swagg also realized that he had problems without aim assist and said after his failed aiming attempts in the stream: “There’s not even a bit of aim assist here, Bro, so daaaamn, I really shoot terribly, I have no control over my stuff. […] I’m an aim assist main.”

Swagg is not the first CoD pro to realize that he can’t shoot that well without aim assist. World Champion Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro also hit his limits – and he even tried it with mouse and keyboard: Call of Duty: World Champion wants to prove that aim assist is not a huge advantage – Goes completely wrong

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AI like ChatGPT tells users what they want to hear: But this could become a real problem for Gen Z

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Artificial intelligence is used by many people in everyday life. And the Generation Z has discovered AI as a therapy aid. But this can lead to a big problem, as scientists warn. Because AI tells users what they want to hear.

Artificial intelligence like ChatGPT now plays an important role in the daily lives of many people. Especially Generation Z (born between 1998 and 2010) likes to use AI. Generation Z is already considered the group that was born with a smartphone in hand.

However, young people go so far as to make important life decisions solely with the help of AI. But this could become a real problem. Because experts warn: AI always tells you exactly what you want to hear. This is reported by the English-language magazine ArsTechnica.

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What is the problem with AI? Artificial intelligence has primarily been trained with human data so far. This applies more or less to all major language models. However, AI like ChatGPT or Google DeepMind have long had the problem of giving users overly flattering responses.

This leads to a new problem: Experts warn that the pleasant nature of chatbots can result in them providing answers that reinforce some of the poor decisions made by their human users. Others point out that mentally ill individuals are particularly at risk, as it has been reported that some have died by suicide after interacting with chatbots.

This is also due to the fact that chatbots, in this respect, are a reflection of one’s own beliefs. As Matthew Nour, psychiatrist and researcher in neuroscience and AI at the University of Oxford, explains:

You think you’re talking to an objective confidant or advisor, but in reality, you’re looking into a kind of distorted mirror that reflects your own beliefs back at you. (…)

These things lead to this perfect storm, where a person desperately searches for affirmation and support, coupled with a model that inherently tends to agree with the participant.

Those who viewed the chatbot as a ‘friend’ also reported lower levels of socialization with other people.

The current risk is additionally that many young people rely on the answers and advice of AI. In the end, these are just their own reflected needs and not real advice.

Another criticism from experts: AI could subconsciously recommend products from the AI company without users realizing.

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What are companies doing about it? Companies like OpenAI (ChatGPT) or Anthropic (Claude) are trying to train their chatbots to be less submissive. For example, Amanda Askell, who works on fine-tuning and AI alignment at Anthropic, reports that they are using character training to make the models less servile. The goal is to ensure that the chatbot is not only friendly but also shares valuable feedback.

The ideal behavior that Claude sometimes exhibits is to say: ‘I’d love to hear your business plan, but the name you’ve come up with for your company is considered a sexual innuendo in the country where you want to open your business.’

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New MMORPG on Steam gets one of the most important comfort features ever, currently costs no more than 2 Euros

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 5 minutes

It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward to a lot of new information about Chrono Odyssey, a strong MMO launch, innovations for WoW and much more.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? Dune: Awakening is not a true MMORPG but the undoubtedly most exciting release for genre fans due to its MMO elements. All the more so because the game is received very well by buyers and testers at launch. All information about the launch of Dune: Awakening can be found in our overview. Our topic page is already full of helpful guides.

The trailer for Chrono Odyssey from the Summer Game Fest:

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WoW: New campaign, new quests, and improved balance

This is what happened with the big MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the smaller MMORPGs:

  • With 4Story: The Original, a new MMORPG launched on Steam on June 11, 2025, with only 26 percent positive reviews.
  • Next week, the shutdown of Fractured Online is scheduled. On June 17, there will be a stream in which the developers will address the relaunch in detail (via mmorpg.com).
  • In RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, the already finished content for the “Pride 2025” event was supposed to go live. However, due to the “current social climate”, the decision was made not to release it (via mmorpg.com). This apparently caused some internal disagreements.
  • MapleStory received the Stargazer patch on June 12, 2025, with a new job, fresh region, and much more. You can read the long patch notes at nexon.com.
  • A tip for all cozy MMO fans: Patch 0.192 is live for Palia. You can find the patch notes at Steam. Additionally, the developers have released the roadmap for Summer 2025 at palia.com.
  • For Everquest II, a new Origins PvP server named Dozekar has launched. You can find the details at everquest2.com.
  • For Aion Classic, the 4.0 update will be released on June 17, 2025. You can find the trailer at YouTube. The patch notes are available at aiononline.com.
  • The developers of Blade & Soul NEO have released a teaser trailer for the Warlock class on YouTube.
  • Until June 24, 2025, the Splendid Summer event is running in Trove, all information is available at trionworlds.com; here you can see the trailer:
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This is what happened with the MMORPGs in development:

  • In the new test build of Stars Reach, wild wormholes now appear in the universe, allowing access to new planets. You can read the details at starsreach.com.
  • The developers of Fantastic Pixel Castle, currently working on the project Ghost, remain true to their communicative line and wanted to know this time from the MMORPG community who prefers to heal, tank or deal damage, and why. The players’ answers range from remarkable to disturbing.
  • With Ashbreather’s Enclave, Update 0.16.685 for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has gone live. Expect new content for high-level heroes, bug fixes, and general adjustments. You can find the patch notes at Steam.
  • On Steam, you can currently try many new games for free: One of them is the MMORPG BitCraft. However, players warn that there is still one important thing missing.
  • On June 11, 2025, the “Path of the Adventurer” update was released for the Early Access version of Pax Dei. Due to the extensive changes to the world, the role-playing system, crafting, and more, there was a server wipe. You can find the official patch notes at playpaxdei.com.
  • In July 2024, Lord Nine, the new MMORPG from the Lost Art developers, launched in South Korea. Now a new website has gone live at l9asia.onstove.com, which is supposed to make an English version of the game available.
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With that, we have summarized the most important things that have recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

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

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The Steam reviews of Monster Hunter Wilds are mostly crashing negatively as the performance has only gotten worse with the new patch

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

Monster Hunter Wilds is facing massive problems on Steam. Although the game was celebrated at its release, recent reviews have plummeted to “Mostly Negative”. The reason for this is ongoing performance issues.

Here is the situation:

Looking at the Steam page for Monster Hunter Wilds, a grim picture emerges. While the overall rating for the game still stands at “Mixed”, the reviews from the past 30 days are over 70% negative. This plunge has led to the recent rating dropping to “Mostly Negative” – an alarming sign for such a large franchise.

The main cause of this remains massive performance issues on PC, which have not been adequately addressed even months after launch. So, it is not due to the content of the game.

Recent reviews on Steam are mostly negative. Status: June 13, 6:30 PM

What are the reasons for the negative reviews?

Many players report severe frame rate drops, crashes, and poor optimization, making the game nearly unplayable for many. Some players claim that a recent update has worsened the situation: After the patch, their performance is significantly worse than before, even though the game ran smoothly at release.

These technical issues are the most frequently encountered:

  • Severe performance issues: Many users complain about unstable and low frame rates (FPS), even on high-end hardware. The game often runs choppy and unpredictably.
  • Crashes: Crashes occur regularly, sometimes even when starting the game. The causes are varied, from incompatible settings to issues with certain hardware configurations.
  • Stutters and frame rate drops: Particularly when turning the camera or during scene changes, noticeable FPS drops and stutters occur.
  • Texture issues: Reports of blurry or not loading textures are common.
  • DRM software Enigma Protector: Capcom recently added the controversial DRM software Enigma Protector. Such programs are known to negatively impact performance and are generally unpopular within the community, as they are seen as an intrusion into the rights of honest buyers. MeinMMO reported on this back in January.

In summary, the most common complaints are: unstable frame rates, regular crashes, poor optimization, and issues with textures and system utilization. 

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How are Steam players reacting?

The mood in the community has soured. Performance has been a problem on PC since the beginning. However, as these issues seem to be worsening rather than improving, PC players are now significantly frustrated.

Here is an excerpt from recent Steam reviews in June:

  • Lucapon: “The game would be good if both Denuvo and Capcom’s own DRM wouldn’t eat up the entire CPU.”
  • Bam: “Unfortunately, this is the best example that potential has been wasted because the developers refuse to optimize their games. Instead, they rely on microtransactions and shift focus to pointless crossovers, even though we actually need optimization. The fact that we currently lack meaningful content is ignored. The fights and the core of the game are great because Monster Hunter is fun at its core. […] I love Monster Hunter as a franchise, but I can’t recommend a game that manages to become less optimized with every so-called ‘optimization’ update.”
  • Zeiram Wing: “There are a few mechanics I wish were different, but my main criticism is the performance. With each title update, the game runs worse and worse.”

This excerpt is representative of the latest negative reviews, which all look similar. It is repeatedly emphasized that Monster Hunter Wilds is very much liked as a game. However, the calls are growing louder for the focus to be on performance now.

What does Capcom say about this? There is no statement regarding the recent negative reviews. However, updates are supposed to continuously improve technical problems, which currently does not seem to be happening.

It should be noted that there are different departments and roles in gaming studios. The parts of the team that take care of new content are not necessarily the ones responsible for technical issues and bugs. Especially not for a game the size of Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom is currently working on both content and performance problems at the same time. Why it seems to be failing to improve the technology – but rather seems to be getting worse lately – is not something that can be easily said.

For everything about the new title update, you can find here: Monster Hunter Wilds is launching its Title Update 2 at the end of June – Here’s what you can expect

Perhaps the team will be able to improve performance with this update.

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EA FC 25: Shapeshifters Team 1 is released today – All players overview

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 25 the Shapeshifters event will take place on Friday, June 13th. At 7:00 PM, players with all new positions and stats will be released. On MeinMMO, we will introduce you to the event and the first promo team.

What is Shapeshifters? Shapeshifters means shapeshifters in English and aptly describes what the event brings.

You can expect players who will receive an upgrade in completely different positions. They will take on entirely new roles on the pitch. For example, midfielders can become goalkeepers or defenders can turn into strikers, receiving appropriate stat improvements and play styles.

This allows for entirely new meta cards to be established. In EA FC 24, huge keepers in the attack especially caused a stir. And for FC 25, there are some curious position changes on the horizon.

You’ll find out which players are already known after the short video.

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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team

Shapeshifters Team 1: 3 players confirmed, 24 more leaked

Which players are confirmed in Shapeshifters Team 1? An announcement screen in Ultimate Team presents 3 players with high confidence. The following cards are shown along with (ratings) and position changes:

  • Icon Maradona (98), who you can play as a RF instead of a CAM
  • Kane (98) from FC Bayern, who gives up his position as ST and now plays as a CM
  • Hero Kompany (95), who moves from the traditional CB to the net as GK

The 3 players presented show that Icons, Heroes, and regular cards are included in the Shapeshifters event.

What other Shapeshifters have been leaked? The well-known EA FC insider Fut Sheriff has leaked all players from Shapeshifters Team 1 on his X account before the official start of the event.

Below, we show you all the leaks, but we note that they do not provide a 100% guarantee. Whether, when, and how the cards will appear in the game remains open.

If you do not want to be spoiled, you can simply skip the following box.

All leaks for Shapeshifters Team 1 with (ratings), position changes, and (clubs)
  • Konaté (98): GK instead of CB (FC Liverpool)
  • Griezmann (98): CAM instead of ST (Atlético Madrid)
  • Vieira (97): ST instead of CM (Icon France)
  • Hamm (97): CM instead of ST (Icon USA)
  • Reus (97): CM instead of CAM (LA Galaxy)
  • Rashford (97): CM instead of LM (Aston Villa)
  • Olise (97): ST instead of RM (FC Bayern)
  • Ødegaard (97): LF instead of CM (FC Arsenal)
  • Lukaku (97): CB instead of ST (FC Napoli)
  • Cafu (96): CDM instead of RB (Icon Brazil)
  • Swanson (96): RB instead of LM (Chicago Red Stars)
  • Mamardashvili (96): CB instead of GK (FC Valencia)
  • Endrick (96): CAM instead of ST (Real Madrid)
  • Diani (96): CAM instead of RF (Olympique Lyon)
  • Bühl (96): ST instead of LM (FC Bayern)
  • Okocha (95): CDM instead of CAM (Hero Premier League)
  • Schlotterbeck (95): ST instead of CB (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Mapi Leon (95): CDM instead of CB (FC Barcelona)
  • Girma (95): CDM instead of CB (FC Chelsea)
  • Acerbi (95): ST instead of CB (FC Lombardia)
  • Milito (94): LF instead of ST (Hero Serie A)
  • Mukiele (94): LF instead of RB (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Kögel (94): RB instead of ST (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Holmgaard (94): RF instead of CDM (FC Everton)
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Will more Shapeshifters be released? Yes. In the objectives and as Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), you can expect additional new cards. Furthermore, we think it’s likely that there will be an option to create your own Shapeshifters stars in the Evolutions.

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The hardest battle in Pokemon GO lasts only a few seconds at the GO Fest

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

Gigantamax battles in Pokémon GO are usually quite a challenge. However, the Dynamax boss Inteleon had no chance at the ongoing GO Fest in Paris.

This weekend, the local GO Fest is taking place in Paris, before the global GO Fest in two weeks is scheduled. We at MeinMMO are also on-site as press representatives at the invitation of Niantic. Currently, a lot of trainers are out in Parc de Sceaux to catch Pokémon. One of them is the current Gigantamax boss: Inteleon.

The Gigantamax battles are among the toughest challenges in the game, and the Inteleon battle is currently the hardest thing you can do in the game. They are designed for 20 to 40 trainers – and this poses the problem for many in everyday life, that these special battles are hardly achievable. And if it does succeed, they are often long, close fights that can only just be won.

Here in Paris, however, things looked very different at 11:00 AM. The Pokémon appeared as a boss and suddenly faced a group of 837 trainers. You can imagine what the battle looked like. Or just check it out here:

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Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle

The battle with 837 players against Gigantamax-Inteleon went like this

It took exactly 90 seconds for Gigantamax-Inteleon to collapse under the flood of attacks. A defeat was, atypical for Gigantamax battles, pretty much excluded. Because the group of 837 trainers sent a total of 2379 Pokémon into battle that Inteleon probably wouldn’t have defeated even if they were all Wollys.

But that wasn’t the case. Some of the best counters against Inteleon were present. So it really didn’t take long until the battle was over. Healing was not needed, shields were not needed. The battle, which usually requires a certain tactic, was simply decided by sheer numbers.

However, the Gigantamax boss held out a bit longer than expected. While the hardest raids with enough trainers really end in moments, Gigantamax-Inteleon even managed to survive the first Dynamax phase. Shortly after that, however, it was over.

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What does a Gigantamax battle usually look like?

The difficult battles are not easy to tackle – especially because it is usually so complicated to gather the necessary number of trainers. Dyna battles also require a bit more strategy than regular raids do. The use of the right counters, attacks, shields, and healing phases can determine whether the battle is won or not. Finally, at least the possibility to join these battles via remote raid passes was added. This gives you a slightly better chance of winning the fights. You can read more about the changes to Gigantamax and Dynamax battles here.

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Developer pays Twitch streamer to showcase his game, then stops him at the last second

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Initially, the development studio Build a Rocket Boy wanted to stir up the promotional drum for their new game MindsEye with Twitch streamers, but at the last moment during the stream, the developers canceled. The Twitch streamer supports the decision.

What’s going on with MindsEye? The former GTA head Leslie Benzies released together with his studio Build a Rocket Boy his first own game: MindsEye. The game strongly resembled GTA in its atmosphere.

However, since the launch on June 10, 2025, there have been predominantly negative reviews, as the game does not function properly and reportedly lacks exciting gameplay elements. It is so unfinished that PlayStation broke its own rule and refunded players their money.

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The shooter ‘MindsEye’ shows first gameplay in the new trailer

“The first time something like this happens”

What was the situation like? In his Twitch stream two days ago, the streamer Ben “CohhCarnage” Cassell wanted to present the game MindsEye. He was paid by the developers, so it was a promotional stream. Just as he was starting the game, he received a message from the developers that he should not show the game after all.

CohhCarnage was visibly surprised, stopped the game immediately, and said: “The sponsor just paused the sponsored stream. The first time something like this happens. I was just contacted and they wanted to pause the stream.” (via twitch.tv).

The developers wanted to find another time for the Twitch streamer to present the game.

CoohCarnage then turned to the working game Dune: Awakening and later said in response to a question from the chat about the incident: “You know what, from what I’ve heard, that’s a good decision” (via twitch.tv).

He added that if a developer needs more time to optimize their game, he is willing to help.

The Twitch streamer Thomas “sodapoppin” Morris was also supposed to present MindsEye in his stream. He even managed to play the game, but during the stream, the game kept crashing. He kept trying to launch the game, load a different save, or restart the mission, but nothing helped.

Eventually, sodapoppin was so frustrated that he simply rattled off his talking points, the points he was supposed to mention about the game, without playing the game any longer.

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Even before the release, there was a negative aura surrounding MindsEye, as one of the studio’s employees claimed that players had supposedly been paid to rate the game poorly ahead of time. More about this can be read here on MeinMMO: Former head of GTA makes a new game – Now his employee claims: Players are being paid to rate the game poorly

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  2. sodapoppin auf Twitch.tv

In the new trailer for Superman, a powerful villain has the same abilities as the hero, but who is that anyway?

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

On June 11, 2025, a new trailer for the upcoming Superman-movie by James Gunn has been released. As usual, many details and hidden hints can be discovered. One particularly interesting aspect seems to show a new villain, but who could that be?

The most famous villain in the Superman universe is Lex Luthor. Instead of using brute force, he tries to defeat the great hero with intelligence and sneaky tricks. In the new movie, which will premiere in Germany on July 10, 2025, the CEO of Lexcorp will once again serve as an opponent. This time played by Nicholas Hoult.

However, the new trailer also shows an interesting foe. In a short scene, a character uses the heat vision known from Superman against the hero. But it is not exactly clear who that might be. There are several theories about it.

You can see the new trailer here:

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Superman – Trailer for the new film of the well-known superhero from DC

Superman has many opponents with Superman powers

Who could it be? Based on the previous trailers and the significant screen time that Lex Luthor has, it can be assumed that he will ensure that this unknown opponent appears or even gets created. Comic movies like to take well-known characters and alter their origin story.

Who the villain with the laser eyes is, is difficult to answer since there are several possibilities.

A quite plausible idea is that it is Ultraman without a mask. In the previous trailer, a masked figure can be seen with Lex, who has a “U” as a symbol. In the comics, Ultraman has a similar symbol and is an alternative, evil version of the hero.

Though he dresses like Superman in past stories, the masking could prepare for a plot twist. At the beginning of the trailer, one can also see how Clark is pushed down by a guy with gloves; these are also clues for Ultraman.

Another possibility, speculated by comicbookmovie.com, is the Ultra-Humanite. He was a significant opponent of Superman even before Lex, a mad scientist who modified his own body.

There are also other speculations from fans.

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There are more candidates

What other theories are there? On x.com, @DCUHypeGuy posted more fan theories. Among them are:

  • The alien Lobo, although that’s quite unlikely because Lobo is supposed to appear in the upcoming Supergirl film.
  • The Kryptonian General Zod, who was also seen as an opponent in Man of Steel.
  • Ulysses was sent by his parents to another dimension to save him. However, when his dimension is destroyed, he becomes the villain.
  • The well-known Superman clone Bizarro. Originally created by Lex Luthor, he is a failed imitation of the hero who is not fundamentally evil.

What does MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes think of the theories? I find Lobo and Zod quite unlikely because on one hand, Lobo has already been confirmed for another film, and on the other hand, Zod was already the villain in Man of Steel. I don’t think they would recycle him.

However, a new version of Ultraman, Ulysses, or Bizarro seems likely because all three function as a counterpoint to Superman, and one can assume that in the new film, James Gunn will play around with the concept Superman. One of the most important Superman stories is, ironically, his death: One of the most powerful heroes died 32 years ago, and his death is still one of the most important stories of Superman

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Dune: Awakening Server Down on the 13th of June – Everything about Server Status and Duration for Update 1.1.0.14

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Dune: Awakening the servers are going down for a hotfix. We will accompany the server down of the survival MMO with our live ticker.

When do the maintenance work start? The maintenance on the servers of Dune: Awakening is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM CEST. At this time, the servers will be taken offline and all players will be logged out. So be careful not to be in a dangerous area and lose your equipment due to the maintenance.

What kind of ticker is this? MeinMMO accompanies the server down of Dune: Awakening and keeps an eye on the server status, developer news, and the patch notes so that you don’t miss anything. As soon as something new is posted, you will find out here.

Friday, 13.06.2025

12:48 PM

The developers haven’t provided any further updates yet. We’re ending the live ticker here.

We wish you a good time on Arrakis. Here’s a reading recommendation for you: Players complain that the endgame of Dune: Awakening is only meant for large guilds – But solo players still have fun

12:20 PM

There’s no update from the developers yet regarding the missing vehicles, but some Sietches (sub-servers) currently appear to be unavailable.

12:00 PM

Complaints about missing vehicles after the patch are accumulating. The developers are currently investigating the cause.

11:48 AM

On Discord, players are complaining that the North American region servers will have their daily restart in a few minutes. Why this was not postponed today is unclear. Otherwise, there are isolated complaints about startup difficulties, but no widespread reports of issues affecting many players simultaneously.

11:32 AM

The new patch is here and is 1.2 gigabytes in size. Additionally, the servers are currently coming back online. We’ll stick around for a few more minutes to see if everything starts as planned. You can find the patch notes below.

PATCH NOTES:

Fixed an issue that prevented players from traveling back from Arrakeen and Harko Village (Error P83).
Fixed an issue that caused disconnects when traveling between server borders in the Deep Desert.

11:15 AM

The server maintenance is officially supposed to end in about 15 minutes. However, there’s still no sign of the update or the patch notes. We’re staying on it and will let you know as soon as they’re here, or at the latest by 11:30 AM CEST.

11:00 AM

The servers are still down and unfortunately, there’s no update from the developers in sight. We’ll check back in 15 minutes – the patch notes might be available by then.

10:40 AM

Still no new news from the developers. On Discord, the discussion has now reached the point where Dune: Awakening can’t be an MMO because there’s no fishing… We’ll check back at 11:00 AM.

10:20 AM

So far, there’s no new information from the developers. However, the Dune: Awakening Discord server is currently being flooded by players who were caught off guard by the server maintenance. Many are complaining they didn’t receive an in-game notification. We’ll check back at 10:40 AM to see if there’s any news then.

10:00 AM

The servers are now shutting down and maintenance is beginning. We’ll keep you updated here and will report back at 10:20 AM.

09:50 AM

The server maintenance is happening right during primetime in Australia, starting at 6:00 PM. This is particularly frustrating because these are the very players who were most affected by issues yesterday, regularly receiving the “P34” error message. As a result, players are currently venting their frustration on X.com.

09:35 AM

The Dune: Awakening servers will be shut down in about 25 minutes! There’s no new information from the developers yet, but we strongly advise you to seek safety now so you don’t get involuntarily logged out in the middle of the desert.

09:10 AM

Welcome to our live ticker for the maintenance work of Dune: Awakening. The developers will take the servers offline at 10:00 AM CEST to implement a hotfix. The servers are expected to go live again 90 minutes later at 11:30 AM CEST. The exact patch notes are also expected by then.

How long is the server maintenance expected to last? The developers announced in a post on Discord that the maintenance work is expected to last 90 minutes. The servers should accordingly be back online at 11:30 AM German time.

Why are the servers being taken offline? The servers in Dune: Awakening are being taken offline for maintenance. The reason is problems with the game servers, which have existed since the patch yesterday. The hotfix is intended to fix these issues.

Two main issues are in focus:

  • Players lose their connection to the server when traveling between the servers in the deep desert
  • Players can no longer return from Arrakeen and Harko Village and receive the error P83

It is not yet known whether other issues such as server stability or crashes will be fixed.

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Also at the release of Dune: Awakening, we at MeinMMO looked at the servers of the survival MMO. The release was relatively calm, but in the end, it did not happen without issues. Here you can experience the release in the ticker: Dune: Awakening Release: All about server status, possible queues, and announcements

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Warhammer is more than just the grimdark future of 40,000 – Here are the 5 best games in Warhammer Fantasy

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 6 minutes

The world of Warhammer is primarily known for its dark sci-fi setting of Warhammer 40,000. A lesser-known but equally beloved version among fans is the fantasy version of the universe. If you can’t get into spaceships and lasers, MeinMMO has some games for those who prefer magic and swords.

When one mentions Warhammer, most would likely first think of the poster boys of Warhammer 40,000, the Space Marines. And it’s no wonder: Games Workshop heavily promotes these pumped-up superhumans. Just recently, even larger armors and fatter weapons were announced.

However, there has been a fantasy offshoot for many years: Warhammer Fantasy, or in tabletop now “The Old World.” In the lore, this world has now fallen (and has been replaced by Age of Sigmar), but as a setting, it still exists.

Although Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy have much in common, they are (almost) completely independent universes. Only the power of Chaos is said to be the same in both worlds.

And a look at Warhammer Fantasy is worth it – not only for those interested in getting to know Warhammer but who can’t get into science fiction, but also for existing fans. Because there are some cool races in Warhammer Fantasy that don’t exist (anymore) in 40,000.

This list features five games that are excellent for getting to know the world of Warhammer Fantasy. It is not a ranking but an unordered list of personal recommendations from the author, who has invested thousands of hours in various Warhammer games.

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Vermintide

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Gameplay Trailer

One of the best, perhaps even the best game to introduce you to Warhammer Fantasy is Vermintide and Vermintide 2. Here you not only have action-packed co-op gameplay in a team of up to four players but also pretty much everything that makes Warhammer, Warhammer:

What makes Vermintide so great is especially its diversity of characters, consisting of a (slightly crazy) wizard, a stubborn dwarf, a vain wood elf, a fanatical inquisitor, and a rough soldier.

The team, known as the “Ubersreik Five,” is constantly engaged in sarcastic arguments with sharp comments, even in the heat of battle against five times larger Rat Ogres. Skaven, the nasty ratmen, are primarily your opponents – alongside Chaos cultists and Beastmen.

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From the gameplay perspective, you can expect a game similar to Left4Dead. With your group, you complete individual missions in relatively linear levels with specific tasks that you must fulfill. You will constantly be attacked by enemies, elite monsters, or minibosses.

Unlike Left4Dead, the focus is significantly stronger on melee combat. Each character has multiple classes to choose from for more variety and unique skills and weapons. Vermintide is not only excellent for getting to know Warhammer Fantasy, it is also one of the best games to dive into the world of Warhammer.

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7 years ago, 2 champions in LoL nearly destroyed the game because they could take apart a whole team together

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Since its launch in 2009, League of Legends has had many metas, some of which still haunt players today. An interesting yet frustrating one was the Funnel meta, primarily initiated by 2 champions.

What kind of meta was that? A Funnel strategy had existed before 2018 and is not uncommon in MOBAs. One player sacrifices their farm or jungle monsters so that another player can take them and gain a (gold) advantage.

However, in 2018 during Season 8 of LoL, this strategy was taken to the extreme. Master Yi and Taric became a significant threat, not only in solo queue but also in the professional scene.

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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt

An efficient strategy that changed the game

How did the meta originate? In a YouTube video, content creator Myth explains how it all started. On the old 3v3 map Twisted Treeline, such a strategy was completely normal. According to Myth, in 2017, Chinese boosters, people who level up accounts for money and rank them, began to play supporters in the mid lane to assist the jungler.

The most well-known combination was Taric and Yi. Taric would try to defend the mid lane while preparing the minions for Yi. He would then pick up not only jungle monsters but also minions on the lanes, thereby gaining an extreme gold and experience advantage. Kayle was also a good partner for Yi.

Yi and Taric then roamed together throughout the match. Back then, the experience gained from monsters was nerfed. However, the experience gained from the crab was heavily buffed. Since Yi and Taric established dominance on the lanes early on, the opposing jungler could do nothing to defend the crab.

Another advantage of this combination was that ADCs were weak at the time, meaning other champions had to take on the DPS role. Early-game junglers were also weak, which benefited Yi.

At that time, there was also Challenging Smite, which made Yi even more powerful in fights against single opponents. According to an old post by Phreak, a caster and employee at Riot Games, Taric and Yi had the highest duo win rate ever recorded (via YouTube).

Master Yi could then quickly take down not just single opponents but entire teams with support from champions like Taric. Simply because he accumulated gold and items so quickly. In solo queue, the opposing team had few counter options.

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Taric and Yi were just the beginning

Taric and Yi made their way into the professional scene. In the first match of the LCK Summer Split 2018, the team bbq faced MVP. There, 2 funnel combos clashed, Nunu and Karthus against Yi and Taric. There was no real mid lane because both duos farmed in the jungle and on the lanes.

Master Yi dominated the game. In the professional scene, it wasn’t as powerful as in solo queue according to Myth, because teams could counter together, yet it was still frustrating. Even legends like Faker played Taric in the LCK, which displeased the fans.

Two weeks after this match, Master Yi, Taric, and Nunu, who became similarly overpowering with Karthus, were nerfed. But that was not the end of the funnel meta. Even outside of these champions, it was just an efficient strategy.

This led to professional teams having no real jungler but instead having 3 Smite users. Instead of duos, sometimes multiple champions helped a carry to gain gold and experience everywhere.

The state of the meta was criticized by viewers, players, and Riot, which is why the developers implemented nerfs to completely remove it from the game.

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What was nerfed? The jungle item at that time got an addition with patch 8.14. If you had the most gold in the team with the item, you received 10 less gold from a minion kill. This nerf not only weakened the meta but also junglers in general. You were punished for playing well.

In the course of further patches, Riot changed other mechanics of the item and the game. With patch 8.23, the addition was even removed because they introduced plating gold on towers and changed the bounty system. Funneling simply was no longer efficient. However, a specific player absurdly exploited the new mechanics: LoL: A player invented a strategy where you have to die constantly, now one of the best in Europe

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  1. Myth - League of Legends auf YouTube
  2. unrankedsmurfs.com

A team in Counter-Strike wins every major tournament, is unstoppable – loses to the underdogs who shouldn’t even have participated

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In Counter-Strike 2, an outsider has just defeated the top favorite. This marks the first defeat after 30 consecutive wins.

What kind of unstoppable team is this? In Counter-Strike 2, Team Vitality is currently considered the best team in the game. The lineup consisting of apEX, ZywOo, ropz, flameZ, and mezii appeared nearly unstoppable for many eSports fans.

In recent months, Team Vitality has managed to win 30 LAN matches in a row, which is the second-longest winning streak in the history of the shooter. Additionally, the team has most recently won all major tournaments:

  • Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025
  • ESL Pro League Season 21
  • BLAST Open Spring 2025
  • ESL Grand Slam Season 5
  • Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025
  • BLAST Rivals Spring 2025
  • Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025

Even in the currently ongoing BLAST Austin Major, the team led by star player ZywOo is one of the top favorites for the title, with the winning team expected to receive $500,000 in prize money. However, on the way to success, Vitality had to face an unexpected defeat.

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Outsider defeats top favorite

What happened now at the Austin Major? The Austin Major 2025 is currently in “Stage 3”, which is the third and penultimate phase of the tournament. A total of 16 teams from different regions compete against each other. The 8 best teams qualify for the playoffs.

On the first day of the third phase, Team Vitality played a best-of-1 on the map “Inferno” against the Brazilian team “Legacy” – and surprisingly lost. Legacy won decisively with a score of 13:3.

The pistol round was actually quite reliably won by Team Vitality, who started on the CT side. flamez got the first kill of the match, followed by 2 kills from ZywOo, before ropz and apEX eliminated the remaining players from Legacy.

However, Legacy was able to win 8 rounds in a row and remained unfazed even when Team Vitality won individual rounds.

For Vitality, the defeat currently has no consequences. They also managed to win their second game of Stage 3 against Nemiga Gaming with a score of 13:6, so the tournament is not yet over, and the team still has chances to qualify for the playoffs.

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Why shouldn’t Legacy even be at the tournament? Legacy actually failed to qualify for the Austin Major. In the final of the South American qualifying tournament, Legacy lost to the team from BESTIA, which thus qualified for the tournament.

However, BESTIA encountered problems with the visas for the players and could not present them by a set deadline to the tournament organizers. They then announced on X that BESTIA would therefore not participate in the Austin Major and that Legacy, as the second-place team from the region, would take their place.

Thus, Legacy has not actually qualified successfully for the Austin Major and is only in the tournament because the organizers disqualified BESTIA.

It is a different story for FaZe. The team made it to the Austin Major on their own and before the start of the tournament reworked their roster significantly: the Ukrainian Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev is now part of the team: Two of the best players to have ever played Counter-Strike are now on the same team

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  2. YouTube via BLAST

In a new survival RPG on Steam, you must escape from a hostile planet and deal with your own clones

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

The Alters is an upcoming survival RPG on Steam featuring base-building elements on a deadly planet. Your task is to escape the planet using a quantum computer and many clones of yourself.

What kind of game is The Alters? In The Alters, you take on the role of worker Jan Dolski. You are the last survivor of a crashed expedition and must now survive on a hostile planet. Alone, this task would be nearly impossible, so you use a quantum computer and the substance Rapidium to simulate and clone alternative versions of yourself.

To survive, you need to gather resources, expand your base, and keep your crew entertained, because even though they are alternative versions of yourself, they all differ character-wise from their original – this can lead to branching storylines and change your journey as well as the ending of your run.

Here you can find the gameplay trailer for The Alters:

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The Alters shows its gameplay trailer with clones who have made different life choices

Playing yourself has never been so difficult

What makes The Alters special? It is primarily the mix of the dystopian survival setting and the emotional storytelling of the protagonist, exploring how his life would change had he made a different decision in the past.

Furthermore, the exploration of the planet is filled with mysteries. Many anomalies hold secrets that you can uncover, but exploration is dangerous. Depending on how risky you are in your discoveries, you may face immediate death, radiation-related injuries, or even the collapse of space and time itself.

What do critics say about the game? The game receives a solid 85 rating on Metacritic. Many critics praise the complexity of the narrative through the clones. Here is what has been said:

  • “While management is a central aspect of The Alters, dealing with complex personalities becomes increasingly important as time goes on.” – gameliner.nl, with a rating of 80.
  • “It has its weaknesses, as some depth in base building has been traded for narrative depth, but the overall gaming experience is still highly rewarding. And the best part: considering the visual quality and high replay value, it’s a fantastic offer.” – game8.co, with a rating of 82.
  • “It’s difficult to elaborate on why ‘The Alters’ is so great without spoiling the experience – it’s truly a game best enjoyed with as few preconceived notions as possible.” – gamerant.com, with a rating of 100.
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When is the release? The release is scheduled for June 13, 2025, at 3 PM German time. The game has no price on Steam yet, but on Xbox, it costs €34.95. For those looking for other survival games, we have the perfect list on MeinMMO: The 30 best survival games 2025 for PS5, Steam and Xbox

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