A player orders an Radeon RX 9070 XT from AMD on Aliexpress, but after two weeks, he cancels the purchase. Two weeks later, he suddenly has two graphics cards at home. The supposedly lost package has finally arrived.
A player orders an RX 9070 XT from AMD on the Chinese platform Aliexpress. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is currently considered one of the best graphics cards from AMD, if not the best graphics card of 2025.
But two weeks later, he is greatly surprised because he receives the graphics card a second time. Aliexpress is controversial among gamers because the platform is also misused by scammers to sell fake products and junk. A YouTuber ordered an expensive gaming PC on Aliexpress and had plenty of issues with it.
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Player cancels graphics card, receives it two weeks later
What did the player do exactly? The player explained on Reddit how the situation unfolded:
The player ordered a Radeon RX 9070 XT on Aliexpress. He chose an anime variant of the GPU, which is usually a bit more expensive.
A month after the order, the user realizes: His ordered graphics card is stuck in Uzbekistan for weeks. Aliexpress unsolicitedly offers him a full refund for the graphics card, which he accepts. At this point, it is very unlikely that the graphics card will arrive.
The player orders his RX 9070 XT again on Amazon. Here he receives his product shortly thereafter.
The surprise follows two weeks later: His ordered graphics card from Aliexpress is finally delivered.
Why was the graphics card delivered at all? This can happen, for example, when a product is canceled or declared “lost” by the seller but still gets delivered. Amazon also offers this option: If the first shipment gets “lost”, Amazon reships the purchased product. In some cases, as users report, Amazon then delivers both products.
Fallout 76 continues to bring new content for its fans years after release, and just recently players have been able to turn into a Ghoul. For many, it’s clear that there should also be Super Mutants. However, if it depends on Bethesda, you’ll have to wait a little longer.
What is the deal with the Super Mutants? Fallout 76 is the online playground that Bethesda and franchise fans can enjoy. This MMO features many innovations and features that have never been seen in any Fallout before. The feature that allows players to transform into Ghouls to create new builds is still quite fresh.
However, according to fans, it shouldn’t just stop with the Ghouls. Another enemy faction is also a fitting candidate to provide fans with new content. We’re talking about nothing less than the Super Mutants.
These green and aggressive bodybuilders would fit perfectly as a new class or transformation, and Bethesda is aware of your desire. But it seems that the time for that hasn’t come yet…
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Super Mutants need to fill a niche that doesn’t exist yet
What do the developers say about Super Mutants? The gaming site PCGamesN spoke with Creative Director Jon Rush and Lead Producer Bill LaCoste at the Summer Game Fest. The primary focus was on future plans for Fallout 76. When the Ghoul update was released, players also saw the possibility of being able to transform into Super Mutants in the future.
Jon Rush acknowledges that the developers have heard this request. However, they apparently cannot implement the feature for no reason:
“The key would be that we need to find a niche that we can fill. If I were to say, ‘Hey, now we can be Super Mutants, now you can tank as a Super Mutant’ – well, I can do that right now with my Power Armor and the right Perk cards. So it’s about finding the niche it fills. If someone wants to be a Mirelurk, what missing part of the game would that fill?”
Without a proper reason or a specific function that would make transforming into a Super Mutant worthwhile, the implementation would not make sense according to the developers.
What do the developers have planned? Although the developers cannot talk about future plans without getting into trouble, Bill LaCoste mentioned that the developers’ ideas are “pretty great”. Jon Rush adds that he would love to stroll through the woods and suddenly encounter Big Foot and go fishing with him.
Many dirty details about the development of Dragon Age The Veilguard have come to light. Now the developers are responding as well.
The story of Dragon Age The Veilguard is anything but glorious. Although the game received good reviews from critics, a significant deviation from the dark predecessors, a blend into the current cultural struggle, and several production issues caused the game to fall far short of expectations.
After a major article with many enlightening details, former developers are now speaking out and explaining how they perceived the whole situation.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unleashes the Dragon in Official Launch Trailer
Which article is it about? Recently, a major article by Jason Schreier appeared on Bloomberg, detailing the problems surrounding the development of Dragon Age Veilguard and also Anthem. The report discusses several fundamental changes in the game’s direction, problematic decisions from EA, and the rivalry among the developer teams at BioWare. We covered the entire article here.
Now developers from BioWare have also spoken out.
What do the developers say? In social media, the developers of Dragon Age Veilguard are also commenting on Schreier’s article. Blair Thorburn, the design director of the game, said on Bluesky (via reddit):
The worst part is that the problems were voiced almost immediately, yet the decision was made to push through.
Thorburn still seems satisfied with the quality of the game, considering the negative circumstances under which Dragon Age Veilguard was developed, as he further states:
This strategy forced the team into an impossible situation from the start, and it was a miracle that we could even release it – not to mention the quality in which we released it.
Our story team was made up of heroes.
The fact that the developers, especially the writers, were under immense pressure due to this multiple realignment is also confirmed by Jo Berry. She had previously worked on Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Mass Effect: Andromeda. She describes her experience with Dragon Age Veilguard as follows:
After seeing the conditions they were trying to create something under… I mean, I only got to be involved at the very end, and it was still – Holy Shit.
The community appreciates honesty but is sad: In the community, at least this openness from the developers is well-received. However, many fear that the developers can only speak so openly because they have lost their positions. In the Dragon Age subreddit, there is a large discussion about it. Here are some voices:
“I know it won’t change the industry overnight, but at least I like that the developers can be honest and share their views directly with the fans.” – caffeinated__potato
“It’s crazy that basically the same article has been written for 4 BioWare games in a row and they apparently never improve anything [about the situation].” – momoak90
“The only thing that really makes me sad is the fact that we’ll probably never get a new Dragon Age or a remaster. I know Dragon Age Veilguard was poorly treated by the suit-wearers from the start, but if another Dragon Age ever came out, I would still buy it. That’s my favorite franchise of all time.” – goblin_bomb_toss
As for the future of the Dragon Age franchise, it is currently uncertain. Since many from the team of Dragon Age Veilguard have lost their jobs or been moved to other teams, the future of Dragon Age is currently in question. Whether one of the major RPG franchises will fade into obscurity remains to be seen: The creator of Dragon Age had clear words for EA: They should take a good look at Baldur’s Gate 3.
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In Dune: Awakening the servers were shut down without much notice. Now the servers are not responding anymore and everyone is asking: When can I play again? We explain how long the maintenance will take and what changes are to be made.
When did the maintenance start? The developers of Dune: Awakening announced on June 12 at 10:33 AM on X.com that they would shut down the servers at 11:30 AM. The maintenance work is expected to last two hours. Accordingly, the servers should be available again at 1:30 PM. There is already some initial information on what will be changed.
Here you can see how a player achieved the impossible and rode a sandworm through the desert:
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Spieler schafft das Unmögliche in Dune: Awakening auf Steam, reitet auf einem Sandwurm durch die Wüste
Changes in progress
What do the developers want to change? The developers of Dune: Awakening have explained in their brief announcement what issues the upcoming patch will address. As was the case with patch 1.1.0.9, the developers are currently tackling the biggest problems reported by players:
Server stability
Game client stability
Bug fixes
While the exact patch notes will be announced after maintenance as usual, the developers have already spoken on some topics that have been problematic since the last patch.
In particular, players in the Oceania region, as well as in other parts of the world, are struggling with the “P34” error. This occurs whenever players travel between maps and prevents some players from being able to switch maps at all.
The region has been marked by the developers as “Region online, but something is not right” on Discord.
A sneaky PvP method where players land on the heads of other players with the ornithopter instead of fighting them could be fixed. Developers had promised a solution “as soon as possible” on Reddit.
In the universe of The Lord of the Rings, many dangers lurk that are not always seen in the movies. Among them is a special kind of dragon that has become a major problem, especially for the dwarves.
How did dragons come to be in Middle-earth? The first dragon of its kind was Glaurung, created by Morgoth in Angband. One can thus assume that he was the origin of dragons. Glaurung, along with Ancalagon and Smaug, was among the most powerful beings that ever existed in Middle-earth.
But there were many more dragons. A weaker yet no less dangerous group was the cold dragons. Although little is known about them, they posed a significant problem for the dwarves in the Third Age.
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Trailer for the sequel to “The Hobbit”: The Desolation of Smaug
A group of dragons terrorized the dwarves in Ered Mithrin
What kind of dragons were they? The cold dragons were weaker than their fire-breathing relatives, yet they were still powerful. The claws, the hard scales, the strong tail, and the teeth were still deadly, and there was a kind of ice breath that could freeze their enemies. However, it is unclear whether this was a classic breath or a form of fear that caused the freezing.
At the end of the First Age, a great war broke out in which elves, men, dwarves, and Ainur fought together against Morgoth and his forces. Most of the dragons also died in this battle. However, a small group of cold dragons managed to survive.
The dragons fled to the northern regions, to Ered Mithrin, and multiplied. In the Third Age, they became a problem for the dwarves living there. In the year 2589 of the Third Age, a cold dragon killed King Dáin the First and his son Frór.
The war between the dwarves and the cold dragons lasted a few years, but ultimately the dwarves fled from Ered Mithrin.
What happened to the cold dragons afterward is unknown, but something is learned about a brutal representative of this group, mentioned in the poems of Tolkien before the war: Scatha.
A brutal cold dragon stole the treasures of the dwarves
Who was Scatha? Scatha was a gray, blind, and mute cold dragon who could not fly, but, like the other cold dragons, had the ability to freeze its prey. Tolkien described that the dragon moved like a slow creeping death. He was said to be so terrifying that one could not escape.
Scatha is said to have frozen his victims and then crushed them under his belly.
He had a lair in Ered Mithrin full of treasures and a silver horn of the dwarves. Merry later receives this horn from Éowyn in the Third Age. According to the final version of the poem about Scatha, he could smell gold. He played with the bones of his victims (dwarves and men), cleaned them, and built a bed from them.
Around the year 2000 of the Third Age, Scatha’s terror was finally ended. Fram, the fourth lord of Éothéod, ancestors of the Rohirrim, killed Scatha. Although peace returned to this region, a dispute arose between the Éothéod and the dwarves over who should claim the dragon’s treasure.
What happened to the cold dragons in the Third Age? It is unclear what exactly happened to the dragons during the time of the films. While none appear during the adventures of the Fellowship, a definitive fate is never mentioned. It is noted that there are no dragons strong enough to destroy the One Ring, but this could imply that there are still dragons in Middle-earth.
Tanks in World of Warcraft have received a strong buff. They are now significantly better at holding enemies aggro.
Finding a tank in World of Warcraft is often quite difficult. This is not only because many players do not enjoy tanking, but also because as a tank, you have a lot of responsibility and need to possess extensive knowledge of all game content. After all, in groups, you set the pace and the route.
It is all the more frustrating when the few tanks that exist no longer enjoy this role because they constantly lose aggro. Therefore, Blizzard has now stepped in and significantly increased tank threat generation.
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What was the problem? With the increasing item level, which is also boosted by the “Turbo-Boost” event, DPS characters can reach higher damage values in dungeons and raids. Especially in the “burst phases,” which often occur at the start of a fight, these characters can deal so much damage that many tanks cannot maintain threat anymore.
The result: Enemies happily stroll over to the DPS characters and usually knock them out of the game with a single blow.
A tank might intercept this once with a taunt, but as soon as that is on cooldown, things look bleak.
This led to increasing frustration in recent weeks, with many tanks stating that content in high-level “Mythic+” dungeons is no longer enjoyable because they simply cannot hold aggro against good DPS characters.
Tanks were despairing – but not anymore.
What has Blizzard changed now? Many tanks have noticed that since yesterday (12.06.2025), tanking has become significantly easier. This is due to Blizzard significantly increasing the threat generated by tanks.
Previously, tanks had a threat of 815%. This value has now been raised to 950%. This corresponds to an increase of 135% – or 16.5% in relation to the previous value.
The result is that tanks can now much more easily “hold aggro”; that is, build enough threat so that enemies do not run wild from character to character. This should also make high-level dungeons with well-equipped DPS characters more manageable. Another buff concerns the Disturbing Visions – they are now much easier than before, even with 8 active masks!
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At the Xbox Showcase in June 2025, a new video game based on Anime Solo Leveling was announced, slated to be released on Steam later this year. Now, the US Epic Games Store has added a new title that sounds quite similar but should not be confused.
What kind of game is it? Solo Leveling Arise has just become available in the US Epic Games Store. Although the game is not yet available in Germany on Epic Games, it can be downloaded for free on iOS and Android.
It is a video game that you can initially acquire for free. It has been available since 2024 and can be played on both smartphones and PCs.
Players can take on the role of protagonist Sung Jin-woo and experience his adventures. He rises from the weakest Hunter of humanity to the most powerful Shadow Monarch. You will fight alongside well-known characters from the anime.
In addition to the story elements, the development team promises action-packed battles. Both Arise and the newly announced Arise Overdrive on Steam use the same graphic elements and character models. Most of the content will also be largely identical between both games. However, there are differences that should not be underestimated.
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Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive – Trailer for the video game of the anime
Solo Leveling Arise is the foundation for Overdrive
How does it differ from the game shown at the Xbox Showcase? Solo Leveling Arise is the foundation for Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive. However, it is not a simple port, but rather a standalone and expanded game.
Overdrive will have a one-time purchase price. There may also be microtransactions for cosmetic items and DLC. In contrast, Arise is a free game with gacha mechanics.
Progress in Overdrive will be tied to completing the story and mastering challenges. In the original Arise, progress is related to the gacha system and collecting resources.
Moreover, expect a higher grind in Arise if you do not want to spend money. Since you need to farm resources, this could lead to significantly more playtime than in Overdrive.
What are Gacha Games?
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, where the items dispensed are also dependent on luck.
Is there still an advantage? Arise, like many gacha games, will be regularly updated with new content. Over time, you will receive new story chapters, weapons, and characters. In Overdrive, it is likely that only fixed expansions with prescribed content will be available, if at all.
If you cannot attend the Steam Next Fest to get a comprehensive impression of Overdrive, Arise could be a good alternative. After all, the basic mechanics of both games are the same. Just remember that you will not spend money, as the release for Overdrive is already in 2025.
A platform asked young people between the ages of 12 and 28 what they do online. Notably, many teenagers are already actively converting their online time into money.
Where do the numbers come from? The social commerce platform Whop surveyed 2,002 Americans from Gen Alpha and Gen Z about how they spend their time online (via Whop.com). The data is from 2024.
Surprisingly, more than half of the respondents stated that they use their time on the internet not only for chatting but especially for making money. Particularly the Alpha Generation (born between 2010 and 2025) is leading in this regard.
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15-year-olds already earn an annual salary of approximately $28,000 if they worked full-time
Here are the numbers: Generation Alpha is already utilizing their screen time very intensively. Almost half (47.1%) are actively earning money through digital side jobs such as selling vintage clothing, streaming video games, and posting on social media.
On average, members of Gen Alpha earn $13.92 per hour with their digital activities. For comparison, the federal minimum wage in the USA has been $7.25 per hour since 2009.
If we take the hourly wage as the basis for calculations, then the maximum 15-year-olds already achieve an annual income of $28,000 if they worked full-time, all before turning 16 and being allowed to get a driver’s license. At the upper end of the scale, 1.7% of Gen Alpha and Gen Z earned more than $40,000 last year.
How is money earned?
The most common side income is reselling new or used clothing (20.1%). Clothing expenses are said to already be included in the aforementioned annual income.
Another group earns money through streaming video games (14.1%).
Others earn money by participating in eSports tournaments (13.1%).
About one in ten monetizes content by posting it on social media or sharing YouTube videos, podcasts, or livestreams in short, shareable clips (10.5%).
A small portion earns their online income through brand sponsorships (9.1%).
More than half of Generation Alpha (51.5%) report that they intend to turn their side job into a full-fledged career.
What is Gen Alpha doing with the money? Many invest in cryptocurrencies or stocks or set aside money for college, a house, or a major purchase. However, many primarily have one goal: independence from their parents’ money:
48.3% state that they want to earn money with their side jobs without relying on their parents.
The second most common reason is to save money for a major experience or product, with 41.5% saving for travel, technology, or their first car.
Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and the so-called Boomer generation differ significantly from each other when it comes to spending money. We present items that are daily used or purchased by “Boomers”, which are barely relevant to Generation Z: 6 things that Boomers spend money on every year that Gen Z would not do today
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The developers of Fantastic Pixel Castle, who are 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’ responses range from remarkable to disturbing.
Which roles are particularly popular among players? Although in our experience there are clearly more damage dealers than healers or tanks in most MMORPGs, surprisingly many players stated in the discussion that they prefer to move through group content as a medic or punching bag on two legs.
The developers of Fantastic Pixel Castle summarize their findings in this post on X as follows:
So… we have noticed some trends in the responses:
Tanks: I like leading raids and protecting my groups!
DPS: I like achieving big damage numbers and feeling powerful!
Healers: I DECIDE WHEN YOU DIE …
Healer main characters, are you doing well? Would you like to talk about it?
Nanocyde writes on X: ‘I like the godlike power I have when I can choose people for my group and/or my raid. Sometimes you just have to leave stupid people standing in the fire so they realize it’s burning.’
JoshD has no heart for certain damage dealers, via X: ‘As a healer, I will always vehemently protect my tanks, but DPS need to be aware that it’s okay to do a little less damage if it means getting out of the damn fire.’
MaPauline Parisot explains on X: ‘Healer is definitely the best role. If designed well, it can be tricky and extremely entertaining. The challenge of keeping everyone alive is exciting. But the most important thing? Being able to decide who lives and who doesn’t, hehe.’
The MMORPG project Ghost currently only has a prototype; here you can see gameplay from the very early version:
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Ghost: Gameplay from the Prototype of the New MMORPG by Ghostcrawler
The Power Over Life and Death
Are there also life-affirming healers? Quite a few actually. Many players explain in their responses that they appreciate the role of healer especially because so much responsibility rests on their shoulders. They not only need to cleanse, buff, heal, but of course also play the mechanics of each fight correctly.
When healing, there are often opportunities for optimizations to increase one’s efficiency. For example, someone who knows a fight inside out can time heals so precisely that they hit the ally exactly when that ally takes damage.
Additionally, as many players further state, one can significantly influence the success of many groups and raids because one is often able to compensate for the mistakes of others – for example, by keeping alive players who overlook a damage area or play a mechanic incorrectly.
What role do you prefer in MMORPGs? And how important do you find it that online role-playing games offer the Holy Trinity of tank, healer, and DPS? Let us know in the comments!
What do I need to know about Ghost? Project Ghost is being developed by the studio Fantastic Pixel Castle, founded in 2023 and is intended to be an exciting mix of theme park and sandbox. The team of veterans is led by Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street, who was involved in the development of WoW and the LoL MMORPG.
A special feature of the project: The developers are already allowing the community to influence and give feedback during the conceptual phase. Since it only started in 2023, there is accordingly a long way ahead of the team.
The central city, which serves as a social hub, base of the factions, public sanctuary, trade center, and venue for seasonal events. You must help rebuild it.
The blue zones, which are procedurally generated, invite exploration (sandbox), are private for each player or a group, and affect the world.
The handcrafted red zones, which are public and offer much of the content known from theme park MMORPGs.
The survival show 7 vs. Wild has been shaped for years by Fritz Meinecke as the founder and face of the show. But for months, there have been rumors about whether he will participate in this year’s season. Now he has clarified the situation with a post on Instagram.
Is Fritz Meinecke back in 7 vs. Wild? No, Fritz Meinecke will not be participating in 7 vs. Wild anymore, the series founder recently stated on his Instagram profile. Co-founders Max Kovacs and Johannes Hovekamp are also said to have left the show, according to his statement.
For many fans, Knossi was a surprise in 7 vs. Wild:
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No trouble with the production company
Why did the founders leave the show? The founders of 7 vs. Wild sold their own show to the production company “CaliVision” several years ago. The reason was the increased workload that came with season 2.
While Meinecke himself was still a participant in seasons 1 to 3, he only appeared as a creative force behind season 4 in New Zealand and was responsible for developing the scenario. He was only briefly visible in the series.
According to the Instagram post by Fritz Meinecke, there is no trouble between the founders and the company CaliVision. He clearly states on Instagram: “No one was taken advantage of and there is no trouble behind the scenes.”
The series founder, however, wants to experience the new season as a viewer. Further details about his exit from the series are to be explained by the survival expert in a separate video that will be released soon.
How are fans reacting to the exit? The fans of 7 vs. Wild are not very surprised but still saddened by Meinecke’s departure from 7 vs. Wild. Many believe that the series will lose its character now.
This is probably because Meinecke has always emphasized that many of the things in 7 vs. Wild were real survival experiences thanks to him, and the responsible parties at the production company, for example, even found it okay to use a gas grill for fire-making in season 3. Meinecke, on the other hand, noted that the series would suffer a significant loss of credibility if this happened. Also, a location directly opposite a hotel in season 3 gave fans this impression.
Accordingly, fans are now reacting to Fritz Meinecke’s exit. On Reddit, user pandaronsch writes: “Phew, even without Max and Johannes … I’m curious about the direction this whole thing develops.” User Professional_Gur2469 responds underneath: “Jungle camp.” While viewer K4193 remembers: “Skotti gas grill.”
Especially concerning the participants, many fans are worried that celebrities from reality TV might now participate. User crimbatz also thinks on Reddit: “Hopefully Claudia Effenberg is at least participating. You know, the wife of the famous soccer player. Mönchengladbach, Bayern, and so on.” Also, fan _Bordelaise_ believes: “That would be perfect. She also participated in jungle camp at one point. So she already has experience in trash TV.”
In Pokémon GO there are some interesting monsters in the coming days. We will show you which ones.
The “Phantom Ruins” event starts on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Pokémon GO. It runs until Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The Phantom Ruins represent the finale of the 3 June events, each introducing a new Gigantamax monster to Pokémon GO.
The last of these 3 Gigantamax monsters, which you can hunt from June 14, 2025, at 6:00 AM until June 15, 2025, at 9:00 PM, is Inteleon. But even besides this monster, the event offers several interesting monsters that could appeal to both fighters and collectors among you.
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Something for Everyone
Monsters with more Stardust: If you catch a monster in Pokémon GO, you normally receive 100 Stardust. However, there are some exceptions. These give you more Stardust for each catch than the usual 100. 2 of these exceptions can be found in the event.
These are Shuppet and Palimptil. Both monsters can be found with some luck in the wild and through the use of incense. If you see these two Pokémon, you should definitely catch them.
Every Shuppet you catch gives you a whopping 750 Stardust. For Palimptil, it’s even 1,000 Stardust per catch. If you use a Star Piece, you can further increase the amount by 50%, thus receiving a total of 1,125 Stardust for Shuppet and 1,500 for Palimptil.
Monsters for Collectors: During the event, the chance to encounter a shiny Marill or Paragon is increased. Thus, the event can also serve as motivation for the collectors among you to obtain one or the other shiny.
There are a total of 3 ways to encounter the two monsters: in the wild, through incense, and as rewards for completing field research.
Strong Monsters for Raids: If you often participate in raids and battle, the event offers you 2 strong monsters that you can farm and hunt for both a good specimen and some candies.
These are Rhyhorn and Rotomurf, whose final evolutions, Rhyperior and Excadrill, are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Both monsters can be played as ground attackers. Rhyperior can additionally be found at the top of rock attackers, while Excadrill can also be played as a steel attacker.
Both monsters are even stronger in their shadow variants. If you have these, you can use the event for some candies. If you don’t, then the regular variants can make strong additions to your team. You will find both Pokémon in the wild during the event.
Strong Monsters for the Battle League: Also for Battle League enthusiasts, the event brings a Pokémon that you should take a closer look at: Shuppet. You can find this monster in the wild during the event. It can initially evolve into Banette and then into Mega Banette.
Banette is currently in the top 10 of the Super League meta when played with Curse, Ice Punch, and Dark Pulse. Mega Banette can shine in the Ultra League, where it is also currently among the top 10 strongest monsters. For this, you will need the moveset Astonish, Shadow Ball, and Dark Pulse.
June is in full swing. At the end of the month, the global GO Fest 2025 will take place, the biggest event of the year in Pokémon GO. But until then, there are also several events and content available to you in the game: All events in June 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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The Amazon MMORPG Throne and Liberty thrilled many players in autumn 2024. One of them has played the game until now, but is now pulling the plug. As a farewell gift, he leaves behind 9 things that need to change.
Who is it about? The Reddit user ManagementWooden573 has played over 2,000 hours since the release of Amazon’s latest MMORPG Throne and Liberty. He claims to be among the best players, achieving top rankings in arena rankings and was even the player with the most kills on his server.
But now he has given up the MMORPG. While he does not specify the exact reasons, he wants to do the community a favor and names nine things that need to change to make Throne and Liberty a better game.
Here you can watch the trailer for the current expansion:
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9 Things that Need to Change
What needs to change? The player details various elements of the MMORPG, especially the PvP, in his 9 reasons. He himself states that he is not a big PvE player, which is why he does not want to comment on the PvE mechanics of the game. However, he knows his way around in PvP.
These 9 things need to change according to the player:
Dodge (Evasion): He criticizes that this mechanic is not suitable for an MMO. It makes real balance impossible since it works differently in other genres like MOBAs and is better suited there. There are simply too many characters for this in MMORPGs.
Healers and Tanks: The player believes that these classes should have stronger healing and defensive abilities but must not be able to make groups invulnerable. Current invulnerability abilities leave smaller groups with no chance.
Damage Classes: According to him, the damage of DPS classes should be reduced to prevent “one-shots”. He believes that PvP would become more skill-based if healers and tanks were adjusted as in point 2, leading to a decrease in DPS damage.
Area of Effect (AoE) vs. Single Target Damage: The suggestion is that AoE abilities should deal less damage while abilities that only hit a single target deal more. Otherwise, all players would use the same weapons that can do both well (he cites the spear as an example).
Role of Tanks: Tanks should be hard to kill and able to control enemies with crowd control abilities, in his opinion. However, they should not be used to make other players immortal or deal a lot of damage themselves.
PvP Incentives: The player calls for the introduction of a 1v1 arena mode with rewards and suitable class matchups. The kill leaderboard should be reset monthly to encourage more participation in PvP.
Limited Farm Systems: He suggests removing the system that limits farm time. Players who play more should also be able to receive more items and resources to catch up with “pay-to-win” players.
Guild Alliances: In his view, the number of guild alliances should be reduced to two. If the system remains with four alliances, the maximum number of guild members must drop to 35.
Castles: Finally, the player suggests increasing the number of castles to three. He argues that the map is large enough for this and it would increase competition and motivate more guilds to fight for castle ownership.
He also emphasizes that he could mention many more things that could be improved in Throne and Liberty. But these new points are the ones that matter most to him.
The Developers Have Other Plans
What are the developers planning? The developers recently presented their own plans for PvP in Throne and Liberty. On one hand, they want to ease the castle siege with inter-server events. Guilds from different servers are to compete against each other to earn tax revenues and temporary advantages for their server.
The second improvement is a direct change to the combat system, which will make fights faster by bringing more damage into the MMORPG. There will be new damage zones where players deal more damage when attacking, for example, from behind their opponent. This should reward players who position themselves well and also affect tanks and healers. Furthermore, the new equipment slot “Earrings” should shake up the meta in the game.
We are interested in your opinion, do you see it the same way as the experienced player or do you think the developers’ changes are the right way? Let us know in the comments. You can find out more about the developers’ plans and how they want to improve PvP here: One of the largest MMORPGs on Steam makes its best PvP feature even better now
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In Dune: Awakening, you build a shelter to protect yourself from the dangers in the world. And if you also use Discord, you can grab a cool mural for your base with just a few clicks.
To ensure you don’t get caught by sandstorms, the blazing sun, or other threats in the survival MMO, you need a safe refuge. Where you build your base is entirely up to you, as is how you design it. One player placed theirs in a way that blocks the traffic – but at least found a pretty smart solution to avoid a neighborhood dispute.
Once you find your perfect spot and want to start building, there’s currently a cool item available as a reward for you. All you need to do is play Dune: Awakening while another program is running in the background.
Claim your reward for Dune: Awakening – Here’s how
Where do I get the mural? If you currently open Discord on your PC, a quest for Dune: Awakening will pop up. For the quest, you need to play for 15 minutes while your Discord client is open. Then you can receive the item “Mural – Call to Adventure”. The promotion runs until June 17, 2025 and can be started with one click in the client.
The Discord quest for Dune: Awakening.
As soon as you start the game, a progress indicator runs in your Discord. This means: Even if you’re just in the menu of Dune: Awakening, the Discord quest is already running. So you can simply wait or jump right in, whatever you prefer.
Where do I find the quest? If the quest isn’t displayed automatically, you can find it in the “Discover” tab on the left sidebar under the servers you have joined. There, you’ll see an overview of several games with active quests, including Dune: Awakening.
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Das neue Survival-MMO Dune: Awakening im Launch-Trailer
How do I redeem the item?
As soon as you’ve reached 100% on the Discord quest, click on “Claim Reward” there.
You will see all the steps in a pop-up in Discord.
In the game, you will find the “Call to Adventure” mural in the building menu of Dune: Awakening under the section “Decorations”. To build it, you need 50 granite. By the way, the picture is quite large and covers about two normal walls.
By the way: If you’re just starting with Dune: Awakening, you shouldn’t invest too much time and resources into your first shelter. Just build the essentials, because: As soon as you leave the first region for a quest, a move is on the way. You can find more tips for getting started in the survival MMO here: Dune: Awakening – 10 tips for beginners that will noticeably ease your start
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Were disturbing visions in World of Warcraft too annoying and difficult for you? Not anymore. A new buff makes them much easier.
Those who want to play the latest content in World of Warcraft are still exploring the disturbing visions. They have been revamped and promise new challenges, as well as numerous rewards like mounts or the powerful head enchants that will also enhance you throughout the rest of the game.
But quietly, Blizzard has also added a new, previously invisible buff. With this, the visions are very easy, even at maximum difficulty.
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What kind of buff is this? The enhancement effect named “Gift of the Titans” is a new effect that is now active in the disturbing visions. The buff ensures that defeating enemies has a chance to grant this bonus. This increases your movement speed by a whopping 60% for 20 seconds and prevents you from losing any mental health. This gives you time windows of 20 seconds at regular intervals in which you don’t have to worry about enemy abilities that deal damage to mental health.
The last buff appeared on Wednesday.
Where does the buff come from? The enhancement effect was additionally activated in the hourglass of the disturbing visions last Wednesday. Previously, the buff was not visible, leading to speculation about whether it was even in the game or had been removed. Now we know: No, it was simply invisible and behind time-gating.
This buff has actually existed in this form during Battle for Azeroth, so it is not entirely “new” – even though it was previously assumed that it would not return.
Why are visions now significantly easier? With 8 active masks, the disturbing visions can be quite challenging but should not be a problem for most classes with good gear. With the new buff, the visions become noticeably easier because you have large time windows where you can focus entirely on dealing damage.
Particularly annoying bosses, such as Rexxar with his many pets, become significantly easier. Additionally, you save time every time because you have to refill your mental health only later.
The American air traffic control relies on floppy disks and Windows 95 in 2025. For a long time, there was no money for modernization. But after a total failure in New Jersey, they now want to invest. Estimated costs: at least 12.5 billion US dollars, if not even significantly more.
The current FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau stated before the House Budget Committee that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to replace its outdated air traffic control systems, which are still based on floppy disks and Windows 95 computers. Rocheleau said during the committee hearing (via ArsTechnica):
The whole idea is to replace the system. No more floppy disks or paper strips.
Outdated technology in air traffic control
What technology is in use? Most air traffic control buildings and facilities in the USA are currently still using outdated technology. Some air traffic controllers are using paper strips to track the movements of planes and transfer data between systems using floppy disks, while their computers run Microsoft Windows 95, which was released in 1995.
Floppy disks and Windows 95 are just the tip of the iceberg: telecommunication lines are hopelessly outdated, and radar installations date back to the 70s and 80s. Weather stations, radio equipment. All of this is to be renewed and brought up to date in the next 4 years.
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After total failure at the airport in New Jersey, everything should now move quickly
Why has the system not been upgraded yet? The most common point mentioned is budget constraints.
However, the total failure of communication at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has shown the responsible parties that it can no longer continue this way (via CNN.com). It is not the first failure and the first problem at American airports: CNN cites other examples, such as arson in 2014 and a system failure in 2023. Both caused thousands of delays or cancellations of flights.
What is the estimated cost for the upgrade? The possible costs vary widely:
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy estimated that modernizing the air traffic control system could cost 12.5 billion US dollars.
The Modern Skies Coalition, a group of experts from the aviation industry and representatives from pilot associations, stated that they would need at least 31 billion (18.5 billion more than planned).
The plans still need to be approved by Congress before any money can be made available. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is already receiving support from airlines, airports, and pilot associations, which have long called for modernization. However, it can only really get started once the plans have been approved by Congress.
Graphics cards are the heart of the system for gaming PCs. However, anyone looking at the current market and its prices can only shake their head. Many gamers are not willing to pay as much for an upgrade of their chip as for a whole PC. For this reason, a company has now built an all-in-one graphics card that has everything a PC needs – but is meant as a joke.
What kind of product is this? It is the GeeFarce 5027POS in the UCOR edition. This product looks like a graphics card, but in reality, it contains an entire PC that actually works. The company behind the project, CherryTree Computers, is known for its custom PC cases like the Picard Borg Cube from Star Trek.
They are also aware of the developments in the PC hardware market. For many gamers, upgrading to the latest hardware is unthinkable, especially when it comes to prices. If you want to get your hands on an RTX 5090 now, you have to pay over 2,000 euros – nearly as much as a complete, solid gaming PC.
CherryTree Computers is aware of this, and that’s why they decided to make a joke by building a graphics card that can do it all. The tech experts from Gamer Nexus received the technical wonder and were even allowed to test it (via youtube.com).
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A great joke, but disappointing in practice
How good is the graphics card? Inside the small PC is an ASUS NUC 13 with a 13th Gen Core i7 from Intel, 64 GB DDR4 RAM, and a 2 TB SSD. The hardware has been crammed into an old GIGABYTE Aorus 2070 case and additionally equipped with an LED strip. The fans of the old graphics card still work and cool the hardware in addition to the actual fan.
Gaming Nexus did not only want to express its fascination but also to test the good piece. Therefore, this PC was subjected to a benchmark, and the results are more than disappointing. The system is much worse than an RTX 2070 Super in terms of score.
In comparison, this means:
Night Raid Score
Graphic Score
CPU Score
RTX 2070 Super
75.682
125.923
23.210
GeeFarce 5027POS
19.029
21.279
11.900
The higher the numbers, the better the hardware.
For context: An RTX 2070 Super is a solid graphics card for gaming at 1080p. However, it becomes challenging at 1440p on high settings. The GeeFarce 5027POS is even below that.
What is positive, however, is the temperature of the GeeFarce 5027POS. One might think the system would have heating issues because all the components are crammed together, but that’s not the case. Under load, the system can maintain temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Celsius.
Regarding games, CherryTree Computers has also demonstrated that you can play Doom 1, 2, and even Quantum Break without problems with their product. However, do not expect games with high graphics demands.
Conclusion on the graphics card: Although the graphics card makes a serious impression, the product is meant as a joke by CherryTree Computers. The GeeFarce 5027POS humorously illustrates the current problem gamers are facing: the absurd prices of a graphics card.
Many know the problem in Final Fantasy 14: A new DLC or content with fresh rewards is on the way, but the inventory is bursting at the seams. A player amusingly describes how you can alternatively use your unnecessary items.
According to the thread creator, these special NPCs would have a green plant symbol next to their name and would primarily be found in the beginner cities. This makes it clear: The user refers to real newcomers who have just started with the MMORPG. They are recognizable by such a symbol.
Players should therefore give their unused items to new players who can use all the help and items at the beginning. The community is discussing what they think of this proposal.
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Final Fantasy 14 community takes care of newcomers
What are the reactions to this? Some users write that they are already doing something like this. They share their experiences that newcomers are sometimes overwhelmed with items at the beginning. User Cymas reports, for example, that his newbie buddy bought the full version and was immediately besieged by 4 different givers.
Others joke that it would be easier to sell the items to a vendor. The downside, however, is that you get a small amount of Gil for the items and newcomers would get no use out of them.
However, there is a major limitation: As many players explain, it is not possible to gift players with a free trial version. As long as they are in the Free Trial, the exchange function is not available. Thus, it is not possible to give them items.
Meanwhile, the free trial version of Final Fantasy 14 is the best way to test the game for free. With only slight restrictions, they can play a large part of the MMORPG completely for free. This means they might have to buy the full version only after several weeks or even months.
The community therefore demands that Square Enix should make it clearer which players are still in the Free Trial. User Vinisims therefore suggests that one should give away their excess items in Crystarium.
This is actually the first city that is no longer part of the trial version. Here, full version players would be happy to receive such items for the first time.
Chrono Odyssey is one of the most anticipated MMORPGs, but unfortunately, there hasn’t been much to see yet. Just recently, however, a new gameplay presentation of the game was released, and as far as fan opinions go, the consensus could not be clearer.
What kind of video is this? It is the recently released video from IGN (via youtube.com), in which 17 minutes of official gameplay footage of Chrono Odyssey is demonstrated. The video primarily focused on the game’s content, the PvP mode, the skills, and the action-packed battles.
The game is set to offer 6 classes and a seamless world without loading screens, extensive options to customize your character, and much more. And all of this in the demanding Unreal Engine 5.
For many fans, this is also a cause for concern, as there are very few alternatives in the genre, other than WoW, that are actually successful and alive. Many MMORPGs die after just a few weeks and months, and fans are finally looking for alternatives with fresh and lasting content.
Looking at the new video and the comments on YouTube, it becomes clear: Fans might finally have found their alternative.
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“The fights look damn clean. Players want responsive, impactful, and satisfying skills/attacks. The way the game feels is almost always the most important.” – @Neon-jn3sp
“I was so worried that it would be an obvious flop if we actually saw gameplay, but THIS LOOKS SICK. Are we finally getting a new long-term MMORPG to play?!” – @jamesdenny1131
“This game looks incredible. I haven’t been this excited about an MMO since the early Guild Wars 2 days.” – @Ceredante
“Yo. I will pay for this. This looks absolutely amazing and a breath of fresh air that gaming needs. PLEASE don’t let it flop. Bring faith back to gaming” – @sasuke15156
“Please let this be true, I will never see the light of day again lol.” – @MrApocalyptic
Are there also negative voices? User @Zunasenpai expressed criticism about the development of the game. According to him, there was already a preview of Chrono Odyssey two years ago, and the game looked much cleaner in terms of gameplay and optimizations. Additionally, the hint of Souls in terms of battles has diminished – it looks much more like an MMO now. For him, the game looked better two years ago.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard disappointed fans’ expectations. An insider report mentions several reasons why the RPG was destined to fail.
How did Veilguard perform at release?The international press still received Dragon Age Veilguard positively. The RPG currently has a score of 82 out of 100 possible points on Metacritic. However, unlike the press, fans of the series are dissatisfied with the latest installment. On Metacritic, it only has a score of 3.9/10 points, and on Steam it has only a recommendation rate of 69%.
There are several reasons for this. The decisions would have little impact on the gameplay, and the romances would feel forced. Additionally, there is a lack of the serious, dark tone that characterized the previous installments of the series. Furthermore, there are the boring battles and puzzles.
An insider report from Bloomberg reveals that the debacle surrounding Veilguard had already been apparent early on. Journalist Jason Schreier spoke with about 24 BioWare developers of the RPG and summarizes several reasons for its failure.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard changed direction several times
What are the reasons? After the flops of Anthem and Mass Effect: Andromeda, EA is said to have put pressure on the development team of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The employees were said to be under immense pressure.
There are several reasons for the subpar rating:
Failures in marketing
Poor word of mouth
10-year gap to the predecessor
Inconsistencies in the tone of the game
Time pressure due to voice actor strikes and layoffs at BioWare
Switch from single-player to multiplayer and back
The shift in the direction of the game contributed significantly to its failure. Initially, EA wanted to turn Dragon Age into a live-service game to generate continuous revenue.
At this point, the development team had to start from scratch. Executive Producer Mark Darrah revealed on YouTube that he wished “this shift had never happened.” There were supposed to be a variety of missions and action-packed fights that could be played with friends. Important characters were not supposed to be able to die.
But this concept was doomed to fail, Darrah said. After the flop of Anthem, the team switched back to single-player and had to restart development from an early stage without receiving additional time for development.
Due to time pressure and the previous multiplayer foundation, there were supposed to be less impactful decisions and limitations in the story.
Additionally, the change in narrative style was noted. Originally, Dragon Age was supposed to have a snappier tone. After Forspoken, which had a similar tone but flopped, the decision was made to forego cheeky jokes. This is said to have led to inconsistencies in dialogue, as conversations were rewritten later.
You bought a Nintendo Switch 2 and are starting the device for the first time? MeinMMO explains which settings are important at the start and what you should consider when setting up your console for the first time.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially available. However, when you start your console for the first time, you should make some settings before diving into Mario Kart or your next Zelda adventure. You can find a few essential settings and some optional tips in our article.
When you start your Switch 2 for the first time, you will be guided through the initial setup. How to set up your Switch 2 correctly can also be read on MeinMMO. By the way, the initial setup cannot be skipped. If updates are missing on your Switch 2, they will also be installed during the setup.
System transfer to the Switch 2
If you already own an original Switch or an OLED model, you can transfer your data to the Switch 2. However, before the transfer, you should pay attention to a few important things:
You can only perform the system transfer during the initial setup. A later transfer of your data is NOT possible.
If you transfer your data via transfer to your Switch 2, all data on your old Switch will be deleted!
Note that both of your consoles must be in the same network and in close proximity.
For the transfer, you need an official power supply for both your old Switch and the Switch 2.
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Wir packen die Switch 2 aus: Das ist im Karton
Creating a user account on the Switch 2
If you did not perform a system transfer, you will need to create a new user on your Switch. This is initially a local user. All saved data for the games you start with the account will be linked to the selected user when starting a game.
Local users can also be linked with a Nintendo online account. Only with an online account can you purchase games in the eShop, acquire the online subscription “Nintendo Switch Online,” and use certain online features, such as cloud saves. You can also set up additional local accounts alongside your online account.
If you have already linked a user with your online account on your old Switch, you can also use this user on your Switch 2. Just log in to your Switch 2.
Note: You can create up to 8 user accounts on a Switch console. This is particularly useful when games do not allow multiple save files (for example, Pokémon games).
Setting up the “Virtual Game Card”
With the “Virtual Game Card,” you can temporarily lend digital games between Switch consoles. This applies to both your own consoles and consoles and users using the same family account.
“Virtual software cards” can be found directly in the main menu of the Switch at the round dots. By clicking on the menu item, you can further set up the function and share or even restrict certain games. To use the virtual software cards, you need to set up the system once.
Nintendo Switch 2 Virtual Game Cards overview
Creating a family group and sharing games
A practical optional feature is the ability to create a family group on the Switch. All members of the group need their own Nintendo account.
The advantage of the family group: You can lend your digital games (Virtual Game Cards) to up to three family members simultaneously: Games can be lent to family members for 14 days, and the save data remains saved even after lending.
You do not need a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for the family group, but it is optionally possible. The family subscription is also a bit more expensive than the solo subscription of “Nintendo Switch Online.”
Optional: Purchase of a “Nintendo Switch Online” subscription
The Nintendo Switch offers a paid subscription, similar to Xbox and PlayStation. The subscription gives you access to the online multiplayer mode for games like Mario Kart World and a large library of classic games and cloud saves. However, note: most classic games are only available in English, and cloud saves are not supported by all games.
The subscription also includes features like GameChat and improved classic games with enhancements on the Switch 2.
Costs for Nintendo Switch Online: An individual membership for 1 month costs €3.99, €7.99 for 3 months, and €19.99 for 12 months. There is also a family membership that costs €34.99 for 12 months and covers up to 8 Nintendo accounts.
Note: GameChat and GameShare are available for free until March 31, 2026, and do not require a subscription. Only after March 31, 2026, will a subscription be required.
Practical settings at the end
Skip user selection: In the settings, you can specify whether a specific user should be selected when starting a game. You can set it here that a specific user should always be used.
System and game lock: Through settings and system, you can lock your Switch 2 with a PIN. If you use your Switch with multiple people, such as children, you can also protect individual virtual game cards with a PIN code.
Automatic downloads and updates: In the settings under Standby mode, you should select the option “Keep LAN in standby mode”. Then your console can start updates or download games even in standby mode.
Lower maximum volume: Especially with children, you can lower the maximum volume of your Switch when using headphones to protect hearing. To do this, select “Lower maximum headphone volume” under “Console” in the settings and activate it.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched globally on June 5, 2025. To ensure a smooth start with the console, guides are particularly useful. If you need tips and tricks for Nintendo’s new hybrid console, you can find a collection of all important guides for the Nintendo Switch 2 on MeinMMO: Nintendo Switch 2 Guides: All tips and tricks in overview
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