A new RPG on Steam makes the butterfly effect the main character, impressing players with a creative trailer – „I was convinced after 30 seconds“

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, a variety of games were revealed, one of which is already considered a favorite among many players. The RPG for Steam and Xbox showcased itself with a 5-minute trailer, cinematic sequences, and a creative approach to gameplay.

Which game is being discussed? It is the RPG “Clockwork Revolution” from inXile Entertainment, which will be available for Xbox and on Steam. A release date has not yet been announced, but there is a wealth of information about the game’s content that is also shown in the trailer.

The trailer was part of this year’s Xbox Games Showcase and has already convinced many players, which is not only due to the gameplay and cinematic sequences. Especially the style, tonality, and creative implementation of “generic” gameplay features quickly made Clockwork Revolution a favorite among many interested parties.

You can watch the aforementioned trailer for Clockwork Revolution here:

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The new trailer for Clockwork Revolution shows gameplay and story in a creative style

The trailer for Clockwork Revolution is a “real refreshment”

What is Clockwork Revolution about? In the first-person RPG, a ruthless and mysterious ruler, Lady Ironwood, reigns over the steampunk-cloaked metropolis of Avalon. She came to power due to her ability to alter the past to suit her preferences. A power that now the player has also acquired.

As a custom character, you are now able to prevent or alter historical events to reshape the present and the future of Avalon. The butterfly effect is therefore a constant companion, but it can bring both good and negative consequences. The player’s decisions are therefore of great importance. 

What is the reaction to the trailer? In the comments under the trailer on YouTube, the enthusiasm of the community is clearly evident.

  • @Ohmagawdjr: “I was convinced after 30 seconds and it just got better.”
  • @MrRasta3600: “It’s really a refreshment to get a trailer with some substance. I’m interested.”
  • @ArborealOreo: “Interactive NPCs and assets that time-traveling gameplay needs to proceed. Awesome! The custom guns look great too. The voice acting is fantastic, very stylish.”
  • @Duskets: “You had my interest. And now you’ve got my undivided attention. And when it comes out, you’ll also have my money.”
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Clockwork Revolution seems to bring together an interesting story, an exciting world, dialogues, gameplay, and time travel as gameplay mechanics in a project that generates great interest and anticipation among players. If this RPG isn’t absurd enough for you yet, another game from the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 could be more intriguing: I don’t know what that was – but a running lighthouse won my heart and is coming as an RPG to Steam

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Player achieves the impossible in Dune: Awakening on Steam, rides a sandworm through the desert

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The sandworms in Dune: Awakening are feared creatures. If your character gets caught, you lose all items from your inventory. A player on Steam has now turned the tables and outsmarted the sandworm.

What is the deal with riding sandworms? The sandworms are among the feared creatures on Arrakis. The monsters move through the sands and dunes of the game world and consume everything that gets in their way. If you get eaten, you lose everything you were carrying. Vehicles are not spared either.

Riding a sandworm through the desert of Dune: Awakening is no easy task. So far, there has been no prescribed way to do this, and no official game mechanic allows it. Nonetheless, a player has managed to do it thanks to a creative approach.

On Reddit, user SgtDolphin shared a clip where he rides on the back of a sandworm through the desert. It is also shown how he does it. Here you can see the clip:

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Riding Sandworms Made Easy

How did he manage that? To even get on the back of a sandworm in Dune: Awakening, the right skills are needed. The player in the clip uses the combination of various classes for this.

  • On one hand, he has the “Bindu Sprint” from the “Bene Gesserit” class. This makes the character really fast for a short time.
  • The other important skill is the grappling hook of the “Trooper” classes. This allows a character to pull themselves to a point.

The player combines these abilities with a clever location. He stands at the top of a dune and waits there for his fateful encounter with the sandworm.

At the right moment, he uses the Bindu Sprint to jump from the dune onto the sandworm. To ensure it works, he also uses the grappling hook ability in the air to actually land on the sandworm’s body. To the astonishment of the community, it works surprisingly well. Although there are some graphical issues indicating that this is not an intended feature, it still works.

You can learn more about the classes and abilities in Dune: Awakening here:

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How are players reacting? The community is ecstatic. Hardly anyone would have thought that a player could find a way to ride a sandworm so early after the launch. Many comments on Reddit cheer the player on:

  • Gwenladar writes on Reddit: “I won’t lie, this is damn cool 👍.”
  • Also TheGoodKiller is excited on Reddit: “We’ve found him, the Kwisatz Haderach of this alternate universe”
  • User bubblesort33 wishes for a proper function on Reddit: “They should really do that. You need to build the rain in the late game, and then you can hunt the other players with it. The ultimate PVP weapon.”

Many users on Reddit also comment “Lisan Al-Gaib!”, which in Dune means “The Voice from the Outer World”. It refers to the prophecy that a messiah would come to Arrakis to lead the Fremen to a better future. The sandworm rider takes on this role through his ride, just as Paul Atreides does in the films.

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Dune: Awakening thrives on the powerful sandworms that continuously threaten players and their progress in the survival MMO. They also play an important role in the Dune universe. What lies behind the worms has been uncovered by MeinMMO expert Niko Hernes for you: Everyone knows the sandworms from Dune, but few know what they really are

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Pokémon GO is a much better game on vacation than at home, at least if you have chosen the right place

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

Let your soul unwind, walk in the sun – and conquer a lot of arenas! MeinMMO author Max Handwerk discovered while on vacation how much fun Pokémon GO is in places where you usually aren’t.

I can’t really complain about my Pokémon GO situation at home. While colleagues living in the countryside sometimes struggle to find even one arena, I have three right in my vicinity.

The first PokéStop is accessible from my apartment, there’s a route to the city, and even a relatively active community that conquers and gives up arenas and is even sufficient for most raids. Only the Gigantamax battles and top raids are still difficult here.

But everything has two sides. And because I have a relatively simple environment, I always work through the same places in Pokémon GO, conquer the same arenas, and catch Pokémon on the same paths.

In short: It becomes relatively routine. But the point of Pokémon GO is actually to go on an adventure. You quickly forget that in your hometown. But it’s different on vacation.

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Pokémon GO the way it was meant to be – not bad at all!

Developer Niantic has repeatedly emphasized in recent years that Pokémon GO is meant to lure people outside and encourage exploration. In my last vacation, that was the approach anyway. I stayed in an Italian village for nearly two weeks and was unfamiliar with the area. But: Pokémon GO actually serves as a good compass in such cases!

Because where there are many arenas and stops, the chance is also high that there’s some activity. So I occasionally strolled around and in the process explored almost the entire place over time – and ensured that pretty much all the arenas fell into Team Red’s hands.

Pokemon GO on vacation spots
Remote places, many arenas, and even Dynamax battles

By the way, this was practical for collecting coins, since the community in the village seems to be rather medium-active. Here and there a few coins came back, while others remained long-term. Let’s see: Either I will receive coins from Italy over the next few days or my Pokémon left behind can enjoy the sun a little longer.

But, back to the topic: I noticed how vacation and gaming pleasure drove each other. Because while I initially played Pokémon GO only ‘on the side’, I quickly realized how much fun it actually was to catch Pokémon more intensely again. To see what the stops actually represented or what the arena actually was. And suddenly there were a few more walks on my agenda than initially planned.

  • Once, a remote arena took me all the way out to a pier from which you could view the harbor. I probably wouldn’t have gone there without the game.
  • Another time, the stops pointed me to some hidden graffiti art.
  • And while sending gifts, I even took a look at what postcards I was actually sending.
  • My personal highlight: The Galar Moltres, which I had been chasing since the introduction of adventure incense, finally showed up and got caught. So that was a success too.
  • Even in the Dynamax battles, which I had only played half-heartedly until then, I got into during that time.

All in all, it was exciting for me to see how this game suddenly felt “fresher” in an unfamiliar environment than usual. I assume this works especially in places that fit well for the game. In the place where I was, the weather, the stop and arena distribution, as well as the community that occasionally left an arena standing but also conquered others, all matched.

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Now I’m back in Germany and everyday life has caught up with me again. But: Maybe I can implement the “learned” from the vacation here as well, and occasionally try out unfamiliar paths when going on a Pokémon hunt. And: I’m curious how many coins will eventually flow in from the arenas here. Do you have such experiences too? What places do you like to play the most? Tell us in the comments! And here are all upcoming Pokémon GO events in June 2025.

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I don’t know what it is – but a walking lighthouse has won my heart and is coming to Steam as an RPG

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

During the Xbox Showcase 2025, there were a lot of new games to see. An RPG has captured the heart of MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiss at first glance. However, not much is known about the walking lighthouse on Steam.

What kind of game is it? The game in question is the latest release from Double Fine Productions: Keeper. In the game, an old, decaying lighthouse is possessed and brought to life by magical vines. From then on, it explores the world on four spider legs. By its side is a mysterious bird with four claws, which apparently helps when needed.

In the story, you explore an island with the lighthouse and search for its heart, from where it is said to lead to other even more fantastical worlds. Keeper is tagged as a cinematic adventure in single-player mode. But it is also considered psychedelic, with puzzle aspects and exploration.

Best to make up your own impression with the trailer:

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In Keeper you play a lighthouse on spider legs

Call of Cthulhu or Wall-E – What is Keeper?

Keeper fascinates me and I don’t know exactly why. From the start of the trailer, when the lighthouse finds its four little legs, to the end of the trailer with the glowing mountain and the Marvel-esque light column, so much is happening.

At first, I wondered if this might be a game about Call of Cthulhu. Even if it is a very cute one: An Eldritch Horror lighthouse could wonderfully fit into said cosmos. But better still, it is something entirely of its own.

On its journey to the center of the island, the lighthouse traverses various areas: At the beginning, it is surrounded by sea and crooked sculptures. Later, it carefully climbs along a steep mountain slope. In a plain, fluffy cloud-like plants (?) stand, which the tower apparently can carry to jump further.

Generally, I find it very cute how the lighthouse wobbles slightly back and forth.

However, the most exciting part for me is the ruins of the village inhabited by small robots. They give the game a slightly post-apocalyptic vibe that would otherwise not come across within the more naturalistic areas. Only later in the trailer do you see more and more wondrous structures and clockwork-like ruins.

The green bird also has its tasks: In the trailer, it continuously accompanies the lighthouse and supports it. For example, it seems to turn on the tower light and clear obstacles out of the way.

Overall, Keeper reminds me of a mix of Journey and Wall-E, just with a touch of Cthulhu horror. Where else would the spider legs on the tower come from?

According to the showcase, the game is supposed to be completely wordless, which further enhances the post-apocalyptic feeling: Wandering through an almost mute world with only the soundtrack and the sounds of nature in the background is unusual and somehow exciting.

What Keeper is exactly, the developers are not revealing yet.

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Presumably, there will soon be more information about Keeper. If not, that’s not a problem either: The game already has a release date. By October 27, 2025, we will be able to find out what the unusual duo of bird and walking tower is all about. In addition, there were a few more announcements. For example, the creators of the Pokémon games have proven that they can also develop completely different games: Pokémon fans are shocked after the developers present their new game: “Game Freak can make games that don’t look a decade old?”

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„Hodor“ reveals how WoW helped him overcome his drug addiction

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The most reliable giant from Game of Thrones loves to play World of Warcraft. It even saved him from a drug addiction.

If you listen to the cynical tongues, then World of Warcraft has ruined many a youth and plunged some players into a video game addiction. But that WoW can also help one escape from a completely different addiction is something you hear rather seldom. There is a fairly prominent example: Kristian Nairn, whom many will know primarily as ‘Hodor’ from the series ‘Game of Thrones.’

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WoW player finds his old guild again – but it’s quite sad

Where did Nairn talk about this? In the latest episode of ‘The Games That Made Me,’ Kristian Nairn is a guest. He talks mostly about his time in World of Warcraft and how the game has shaped him. He was actually a console gamer who bought a lot of consoles – but after he started playing World of Warcraft, he hardly had time for them anymore.

Nairn previously published the autobiographical book Beyond The Throne. In it, he speaks extensively about his drug addiction. This included alcohol and amphetamines as well as ecstasy and cocaine.

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How did WoW help Nairn? Nairn reveals that during his drug addiction, one day he no longer recognized himself in the mirror and decided to change something drastically. He packed his things and moved to the coast with his dog and his computer to gain distance from everything.

He had intended to take his dog for walks on the beach – but that never happened in the 6 months. Instead, he hardly left his apartment and was almost permanently immersed in World of Warcraft.

Such a fixation on World of Warcraft for such a long time is probably not particularly healthy, but it was a good way to escape drug addiction. Because in doing so, he “found himself again,” as he reveals.

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Community jokes Exchanged one dark master for another

This is how the community reacts: In the Subreddit of WoW, they are also discussing the video. Most people think it’s great how openly Nairn addresses his past problems. Some also admonish him, not necessarily jokingly, that he has just exchanged one demon for another.

As spanishtroll112 says, “He probably slipped into a worse drug,” which another player commented with, “Yes, but this one at least has transmogs and mounts.”

  • “He exchanged one evil master for another.” – Sexus445

Even though this is actually a nice story, others should not take it as an example. Those struggling with addiction problems should confide in friends or family and seek professional help to overcome this addiction.
That World of Warcraft can engage and distract for a considerable time is also known to many players – as one who proudly shows that he has completed all quests.

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Atlus announces a new Persona game that everyone already knows

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A new, old Persona game is getting a literal “revival.” Persona 4 is being remade.

Atlus has announced a new Persona game at the Xbox Game Showcase. Although “new” might be a bit of an exaggeration – but fans of the series have gotten used to this by now.

What has been announced? During the “Xbox Game Showcase 2025,” a small teaser trailer for a new Persona game was released. Although “new” seems a bit questionable here, because the game is titled “Persona 4 Revival.” It is likely a remake of the beloved Persona 4.

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Persona 4 Revival: Trailer shows new graphics of the remake

Atlus is making another remake, revealing few details

Atlus is known for giving successful games a new version with more content without straying too far from the original. This was also the case recently with Persona 5 and the expanded version “Persona 5 Royal,” or Catherine and its “Full Body” version.

When will Persona 4 Revival be released? There is still no indication of when Persona 4 Revival will be released. As soon as there is concrete information about it, you will read it here on MeinMMO.

What is new in Persona 4 Revival? At least the teaser reveals that the graphics of Persona 4 have significantly improved with Revival. They visually resemble the more modern Persona 5 much more and also offer quite decent shadow effects. As usual, one shouldn’t expect a graphic revolution from Persona; the series traditionally leans towards a somewhat old-fashioned anime look.

Is everything new or just updated? Rumors about a remake of Persona 4 have been around for a while. Therefore, some have asked the “old” voice actors if they will reprise their roles in the remake, such as Erin Fitzgerald. She voiced Chie Satonaka in the original Persona 4 and, according to her own statements (via bluesky), was not asked if she wanted to reprise this role.

This could mean one of several things:

  • The development is still in a very early stage.
  • There are new voices for the familiar characters.
  • Simply the old recordings are being reused.
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Since it is completely unclear how much actual “remake” is in Persona 4 Revival, fans of the series will have to wait a while longer until they really find out what exactly they are waiting for.

Are you excited to dive back into the universe of Persona 4? Or would you rather be happy if a Persona 6 finally appears on the horizon instead of always new versions of the already old and known games? You can find more exciting games and analyses on Find your Next Game in the coming days.

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Pokémon fans are shaken after the developers reveal their new game: “So Game Freak can actually make games that don’t look a decade old?”

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Game Freak is particularly known for the development of the Pokémon games. However, they have now announced their latest project, which thematically and especially graphically differs greatly from their usual formula – and confuses fans quite a bit.

Which game is being discussed? It is the new action RPG “Beast of Reincarnation,” which was announced during this year’s Xbox Games Showcase. It will be released in 2026 on Steam, the PS5, and Xbox and will also be included in Game Pass from day one.

Game Freak’s latest project is set in 4026 in a post-apocalyptic Japan, where a young woman named Emma must fight alongside a wolf against monsters and mechanical foes to save humanity from extinction. One travels through decaying landscapes, discovers hidden powers, and battles against opposing creatures that are not just of natural origin.

From the structure and atmosphere of the trailer, the characters and environments, “Beast of Reincarnation” is quite reminiscent of Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke:

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The trailer for Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation shows a post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 4026

No one expected Game Freak’s new look

What is the reaction to the trailer? Under the trailer for “Beast of Reincarnation,” the community expresses a mix of surprise and unexpected anticipation, but also confusion and incomprehension. Because Game Freak and the look of the latest Pokémon games have been under scrutiny for some time.

  • “I’m just saying what everyone is thinking – GAME FREAK IS DOING THIS????”, writes TrashStack. (via Reddit)
  • “They made this game to prove to everyone that they can make good-looking games,” responds Schitzl1996 (via Reddit), “Now they just need to get the framerate under control.”
  • “It seems like Game Freak knows how to make video games, but the Pokémon Company doesn’t let them… when it’s for Nintendo,” says @cha-cha_supercazador under the trailer on YouTube.

What does the community say about the comparison with Pokémon? For most, Game Freak is directly associated with the Pokémon Company. Besides Beast of Reincarnation, they are also responsible for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A. For this reason, it is inevitable that the two games are compared directly, resulting in the look of the latest Pokémon games being scrutinized even more. 

“Both are games by Game Freak. Lmfao the Pokémon fans are going to be really TOXIC soon,” writes @pory_leaks in a post on X with a screenshot of both games showing the stylistic, but especially graphical difference.

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Another post on X shows screenshots of both Game Freak games (@Heitor_Games via X)

Frustration among Pokémon players is also evident on Reddit:

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“Beast of Reincarnation” seems to have been a delightful surprise for many players at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Even though some of them are already worried about the optimization and framerate issues seen in the trailer, it will still be a while before they can see and play the final result. Those who want to learn more about current announcements can inform themselves here on MeinMMO: Summer Game Fest 2025: All announcements and the most important information at a glance

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Microsoft shows a trailer of a popular MMORPG at their big show, but players complain: “it doesn’t fit the game at all”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time < 1 minutes

The MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online appeared at the big Xbox Games Showcase 2025, but players are wondering about what was shown.

What was shown? During the big Xbox Games Showcase by Microsoft, various trailers, announcements, and game presentations were shown for over two hours. The MMORPG genre was not left out. With Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), one of the largest MMORPGs belongs to Microsoft, and it was not to be missed on the big stage.

The new trailer titled Tales of Tamriel follows the typical events in ESO from the perspective of a cat that follows its owner on their adventures. The trailer is colorful and action-packed, showcasing various locations in Tamriel, as well as Halloween and Christmas festivities, and offers some humorous moments.

Here you can see the trailer yourself:

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Microsoft brings Elder Scrolls Online to the big stage with colorful trailer

Wonder in the Community

How are players reacting to what was shown? The players of the MMORPG are dissatisfied with the new trailer. They feel that what was shown, the music selection, and the overall style of the trailer do not fit Elder Scrolls Online at all. Players are complaining on YouTube:

  • @x-roshtemaky2484: ‘This type of
    • @pacfi88em: ‘I have been playing this game for ten years. I like it, and I recommend it. But this marketing style does not fit the theme and tone of the game at all. Maybe they confused it with another game.’
    • @x-roshtemaky2484: ‘This type of
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    • “The most disappointing One More Thing of all time” – The reveal of CoD: Black Ops 7 causes frustration in the community

    Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

    During the Xbox Showcase 2025, over 30 new games were shown. Among them was the famous One More Thing announcement of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. This has caused frustration in the CoD community.

    What kind of game is this? The One More Thing at the Xbox Showcase 2025 was Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The first-person shooter is the direct successor to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which was released in 2024. It is being developed by Treyarch and Raven Software. The publisher is Activision.

    The setting of the game is the year 2035, and the world is plunged into chaos after the events of CoD: Black Ops 2 and CoD: Black Ops 6. Under the leadership of David Mason, the protagonist of Black Ops 2, the Black Ops team faces a manipulative enemy.

    The campaign has been announced as a co-op experience, a novelty for the Black Ops series. In addition, there will be multiplayer and again a zombie mode. Here you can watch the reveal trailer:

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    Activision shows the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in the trailer for the Xbox Showcase 2025

    The trailer made people curious, but it was CoD

    What does the community say? Overall, the reveal of Black Ops 7 seems to be met with confusion and misunderstanding in the community. However, the trailer resonated with some people:

    “The trailer made me really curious about what it could be. Maybe a new brand or the continuation of an older game – I was wondering what it would be and what the butterfly was about??? … And then it said CoD …” writes Knightseason on Reddit.

    UltimateGamingTechie feels similarly. He titled his Reddit thread “That was the most disappointing ‘One More Thing’ I have ever seen. Really? Call of Duty??” The post has since received over 1,300 upvotes and more than 230 comments, all giving similar feedback.

    Even under the trailer on YouTube, the comments sound very similar, even if it’s more about the fact that the last CoD game just came out. @NOOB_NINJ4 says, Black Ops 6 just came out dude (via YouTube). Commentator @MomentoaMori9813 writes that COD is the Fast and Furious franchise of the gaming world (via YouTube).

    Here and there, fans are also calling for the return of the character David Mason. He has already been announced for Black Ops 7, which could please some players.

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    Why is the One More Thing so important? The biggest disappointment seems to stem not only from the fact that there will be a new Call of Duty. Most players seem to be upset because it was the One More Thing at the end of the showcase.

    The One More Thing is the last announcement at major product presentations. Usually, this is where a really good, surprising, or simply highly anticipated game is shown. For example, Nintendo showcased The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at the very end of their E3 Direct 2019. In 2021, the Game Awards featured the first gameplay of Elden Ring after two years of silence about the game as the One More Thing.

    Of course, the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was not the only game shown during the Xbox Showcase. The Summer Game Fest also presented several new games. Among them is an MMO shooter from the Atomic Universe: A new MMO shooter presents itself with a colorful world and follows in the footsteps of The First Descendant 

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    The 10 strongest Hobbits from Lord of the Rings in the cozy power ranking

    Linda Baumgartl Linda Baumgartl Reading time 8 minutes

    The Hobbits from The Lord of the Rings are an exceptionally cozy folk. They don’t really have much desire for grand adventures and dangers. However, there is more to them than meets the eye. In the ranking, we are looking for the 10 strongest Hobbits who can really indulge during second breakfast. 

    What was the ranking based on? With their small stature and preference for numerous hearty meals, Hobbits are not exactly born fighting machines. However, we evaluate a character’s “strength” not only based on physical power. Factors such as courage, endurance, determination, and influence on the history of Middle-earth have also been taken into account in the ranking.

    In Peter Jackson’s films, many Hobbits only play minor roles. To give the lesser-known small heroes a chance, we also refer to the books. Especially the invasion of the Shire by Saruman was completely omitted in the films. So don’t be surprised if some events seem unfamiliar to you.

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    Place 10: Tolman Cotton

    Tales of the Shire Auenland

    Tolman “Tom” Cotton is one of the quieter heroes in the “Lord of the Rings” universe. The old farmer was the father of Rosie, Sam’s future wife. He doesn’t appear in the film, but in the books, he plays an important role in the liberation of the Shire.

    When Frodo and his companions return from their long journey, they find their home occupied by Saruman’s henchmen. Many Hobbits have resigned themselves to their fate – but not Tom Cotton. Together with his sons, he organizes a resistance against the intruders. In the “Battle of Bywater,” he fought alongside the four companions and other brave Hobbits.

    Although Tom Cotton was not a great adventurer, sometimes it is enough to have the courage to defend one’s home. This is why Farmer Tom secures the last place in this ranking.

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    A gamer’s grandfather has only two games on Steam, but in them thousands of hours – The community knows right away what he needs

    Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

    A gamer has given insight into his grandfather’s Steam library. He only plays 2 games, but for thousands of hours.

    The title image is a stock photo and does not show the gentleman this article is about.

    What kind of grandpa is this? A gamer shared a screenshot of his grandfather’s Steam profile on Reddit and wrote that he only plays two games. The post garnered over 47,000 upvotes in 20 hours (as of June 8, 2025, 2:00 PM).

    The two games are Fallout 4 and Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. In total, he has spent 11,000 hours in these two games. In the strategy game Civilization VI, the senior has invested over 4,300 hours, and in Bethesda’s role-playing game (Fallout 4), he has even spent around 6,750 hours.

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    In both games, the retiree, who according to some Reddit comments by his grandson is in his 70s, has also achieved numerous achievements – so he really plays and doesn’t just fall asleep in his rocking chair with the game running. However, the grandson himself doesn’t know how he can spend so much time in Fallout 4, as he plays the vanilla version of the game, meaning he avoids mods.

    Tips from the Community

    What games does the retiree need next? Given the senior’s two favorite games, the community quickly knows which games the gentleman might also enjoy. In the comments, two games stand out in particular as suggestions:

    • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – also a very popular role-playing game from the Bethesda forge
    • Age of Empires – a successful strategy game series

    Both suggestions received over a thousand upvotes from the community. Other comments also suggest games like Crusader Kings 3, ENDLESS Legend, or other Fallout games like Part 3 or New Vegas.

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    Some users have doubts: Some users in the comments believe that the screenshot is from the post creator himself and not from his grandfather, while others think the image was even generated by AI. The latter suspicion is based on the “wrong” appearance of the achievements.

    The post creator explained that he upscaled the screenshot with a tool because it was of poor quality. This caused the errors. He later posted the original screenshot with the correct achievements in the comments (via Reddit).

    Is the post believable? Overall, the doubts are understandable because it is common on Reddit for false posts to be created. Users then come up with “cool” stories to farm karma points on the platform. However, the authenticity of the story is supported by the fact that the user interacts with other users in the comments and responds to the comments. Karma farmers usually want to collect upvotes without much effort and ignore the comments.

    In the comments, other users also show screenshots of older gamers in their families. A 67-year-old father of a commenter has 16,000 hours in Civilization V and 7,000 hours in Fallout 4, a grandpa had 12,000 hours in Borderlands 2.

    On MeinMMO, we have also reported several times about Shirley Curry, who is lovingly called the “Skyrim Grandma.” However, she has now discovered a new role-playing game for herself: An 89-year-old YouTuber known for Skyrim switches to another role-playing game after 9 years and directly criticizes the controls

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    WoW player hates quests, then completes them all: “WoW has shaped me”

    Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

    From someone who couldn’t stand quests in World of Warcraft, to one who has completed them all. But which were the best quests?

    Quests in World of Warcraft are a often debated topic. Some love to complete the various little stories and tasks, feeling that this part of the game can never last long enough. Others find quests annoying and wish they could completely ignore this part of the MMORPG experience.

    To the second group belongs a player who initially had nothing to do with quests – and in the end completed them all.

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    How a WoW player became the Master of Teachings

    What happened? In the WoW subreddit, the player Time_Adhesive reports that he initially hated quests in World of Warcraft. However, he now proudly shows a screenshot where you can see that he has completed the achievement “Master of Teachings”. WoW has “shaped him as a player” over time – and in the end, he completed all the quests that the game has to offer.

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    What reward is there for this? Those who complete (almost) all quests will ultimately be rewarded with the achievement “Master of Teachings”. This not only grants the title “Master of Teachings” but also a special tabard, the “Tabard of the Master of Teachings”. It features the classic exclamation mark on the front, setting it apart from others. However, you will also need to complete some truly dark quests for this.

    Which areas were the best and worst? In the comments, Time_Adhesive answers some questions about his journey and reveals which areas he will avoid from now on.

    At the top of the list is Vashjir. The underwater zone has been controversial among the community since its introduction in Cataclysm. In contrast, Pandaria was much more pleasant; it just breezed right past him.

    His generally favorite era, however, are the “Classic areas, in their post-Cataclysm state as they are now.”

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    Why is the achievement so hard? The achievement has become more extensive with the increasing age of World of Warcraft. New expansions are integrated into the achievement after a while. This means that with each new WoW addon, the number of quests needed for the achievement dramatically increases.

    Currently, the quests from “The War Within” and “Dragonflight” are still not part of the overall meta-achievement, so it is possible that Blizzard will not expand it further.

    So far, you only need to complete all areas up to and including Shadowlands. But even that involves several thousand quests that you need to complete.

    Have you also completed the Master of Teachings in World of Warcraft, and did you enjoy the journey? Or do you have no fun in completing quests at all, so you tend to skip them whenever possible? Here are the 5 funniest quests in WoW.

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    Nintendo gives a big YouTuber the new Switch 2, but he can’t make anything out of it – He finds the best way to use it anyway

    Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

    The YouTuber Scott Wozniak has been gifted the Switch 2 by Nintendo, but he has better use for it than keeping it.

    Who is it about? Nintendo has gifted the American YouTuber Scott Wozniak, better known as Scott the Woz, the new Nintendo Switch 2 along with a Pro Controller, the camera, and Mario Kart World.

    • Wozniak has around 2 million subscribers on YouTube. His videos consistently reach several million views.
    • In his videos, Wozniak covers video games, gaming hardware, and video game history while presenting these topics with a healthy dose of humor.
    • The two most popular videos on the channel deal with game controllers and the history of Nintendo, each having been viewed 11 million times.

    Scott has also repeatedly addressed the Nintendo Switch in his videos, so it was obvious that the Japanese company would also provide a version of the successor – but he doesn’t need the gift at all.

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    Gift with Heart

    Why can’t he make use of the gift? Wozniak reports in a post on X that he doesn’t actually need the Switch 2 that Nintendo sent him. The YouTuber had already bought the console 3 times by that point.

    What is he doing now with the gift? As Wozniak explains in the post, he donated the Switch 2 that Nintendo sent him to the Statewide Children’s Hospital in Toledo (Ohio, USA).

    After that, he played the new Mario Kart World with the children. He writes: ‘HA, take that Nintendo!’ However, he also thanks the company for allowing the children to have this experience: ‘The kids were thrilled to get the system so shortly after its release. Thank you for the opportunity!’

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    Wozniak’s charitable act is well received on social media. The post garnered over 114,000 likes in just 2 days and was shared thousands of times. Users are asking in the comments how they can replicate it so there are 2 of them. Others write that they have tears in their eyes or are simply glad there are still people with heart.

    We also have content creators in Germany who regularly advocate for the welfare of sick children. The Twitch streamer Metashi12, for instance, raises money for charity every year as part of the event he founded called ‘March with Heart’ and achieves something special: A German Twitch streamer has been raising money for children with cancer for 5 years – achieving a special milestone

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    Trainer cannot catch one of the rarest monsters in Pokémon GO despite the Master Ball, community knows why

    Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

    Actually, you shouldn’t have any problems catching a monster using the Master Ball in Pokémon GO. However, one trainer had a different experience.

    What is the Master Ball? The Master Ball is the ultimate ball in the world of Pokémon. If you use it, you have a 100% chance of catching the monster. Since Master Balls are very rare and difficult to obtain, you should carefully consider what you use these balls for.

    A trainer on Reddit reported that he wanted to use the Master Ball to catch one of the rare Galar birds in Pokémon GO – but surprisingly, that went wrong. However, the community knows where the problem lies.

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    Gadget causes annoying error

    What did the trainer do? As seen in his video on Reddit, he encountered a Galar Articuno. He really wanted to catch it, so he decided to use a Master Ball and threw it at the Articuno.

    Instead of the usual animation for using the ball, his Master Ball remained suspended in the air. After a few seconds, the trainer was thrown out of the catch screen and Pokémon GO displayed the error message “The Pokémon could not be found. (25)”.

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    Where lies the problem? While the trainer is frustrated about the problem, there are several comments under his post that know exactly how the problem occurred. This is due to the official gadget GO+, which comes in 2 variants.

    However, both variants serve the same purpose: With this gadget, you can automatically catch Pokémon and spin PokéStops in the game. And exactly during this process, according to the community, a problem can occur.

    So nsb27 describes in the Reddit post that the GO+ was already in the process of catching the Articuno. Normally, in this case, the monster should not be displayed on the map for the trainer anymore. However, in some cases, this still happens.

    This is the reason why the trainer could no longer catch the monster and the catch screen ended with the message that no Pokémon can be found.

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    How can I avoid the problem? If you are also on the hunt for the legendary Galar birds and are using this gadget, there is an easy tip from the community. Deactivate your GO+ when using the daily adventure incense.

    Once the incense has expired, you can reactivate your gadget and use it for automatic catching.

    In June, the biggest event of the year, GO Fest 2025, will take place in Pokémon GO. It runs at the end of the month, on June 28 and 29. But even before that, there are still several events waiting for you to participate in: all events in June 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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    Terminally ill gamer asks which games he absolutely must still play on Steam – gets more than just recommendations

    Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

    A gamer reports on Reddit that he doesn’t have long to live. Before his death, he wants to experience some games on Steam.

    The title image is not of the player, but a clip from the trailer for the SteamDeck on YouTube.

    What is this story about? On May 17, 2025, the user Signal-Tangerine1597 shared a picture of his brand-new SteamDeck in the namesake forum on Reddit. He explained that his mother had gifted him the device after he had rediscovered gaming since his cancer diagnosis in December.

    The gamer reported that he is in remission, but the cancer had quite “beaten him up.” He looked forward to enjoying his hobby now even in his hospital bed.

    About 3 weeks later, Signal-Tangerine1597 posted a sad update: The treatment hadn’t worked as hoped, and he was too ill to try again. Now it was only about making himself comfortable.

    In another post, the gamer added that he is not fit enough to go world-hopping or climb Mount Everest. In this context, he asks for game recommendations that he absolutely should experience before he dies.

    The gamer raves about the grim CRPG The Thaumaturge and hopes for more recommendations he can fall in love with.

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    Gamer asks for recommendations, finds a community

    What does the gamer get? The response under Signal-Tangerine1597’s posts is overwhelming: The largest post in the SteamDeck subreddit received more than 26,000 upvotes and over 3,800 comments. However, it contains not only numerous game recommendations but also touching messages.

    Users express their sympathy to the gamer, admire him for his positive attitude, or share their own experiences. In edits of his post on Reddit, Signal-Tangerine1597 thanks for the many small interactions that would save his day. He further writes:

    “I wanted to thank all of you again for the lovely posts, and for doing exactly what I asked for in the post. You all shared so many games that mean something to you, and that means so much to me.”

    The gamer emphasizes that it is not just about the games – he probably won’t be able to play them all in his limited time anyway. Rather, he is looking for a community with which he can share about games.

    It’s great to learn about games he was unaware of, or simply to hear someone talk about the games they love.

    Among the actual recommendations that Signal-Tangerine1597 received, the space adventure Outer Wilds stands out particularly: The game was recommended to the gamer so often that it shot to the top of his to-do list.

    When he finally played it and heard the music, it felt so safe and comforting – almost like a hug from all the people who had suggested the game to him (via Reddit).

    No case demonstrates how gaming brings people together as clearly as that of the WoW player Mats Steen, better known by his gamer tag “Ibelin.” Only after his death did his parents learn that he had found a sort of second family in the MMORPG: WoW: An emotional documentary on Netflix touches the community – players pilgrimage to the memorial of the deceased

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    The hottest MMORPG of 2025 reveals the date for Beta – Here’s how to increase your chances of an invitation

    Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

    The developers of Chrono Odyssey not only released a new trailer at the Summer Game Fest 2025, but also detailed when the closed beta is set to take place.

    What did the developers reveal? The closed beta of Chrono Odyssey, announced in May 2025 is scheduled to take place from June 20 to June 22, 2025, with Europe (alongside North America and Asia) receiving its own beta server.

    Additionally, the team from Chrono Studio presented a new trailer at the Summer Game Fest, once again highlighting the dark game world, but also showcasing many combat scenes. But see for yourself:

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    Chrono Odyssey: Trailer from Summer Game Fest 2025 shows action-packed battles and a dark world

    Those playing the social game increase their chances for the beta

    How do I participate in the beta? It is a closed beta phase, which can only be accessed by invitation. Those who want an early look at the new MMORPG must have a Steam account. Visit the product page for Chrono Odyssey on Steam and select “Request access” under “Participate in the Chrono Odyssey Playtest”.

    Additionally, the developers are distributing 100 invitations through their official X channel. To participate in the raffle, you must at least follow the developers on X. You will receive more “tickets” if you

    • share the developers’ post
    • add Chrono Odyssey to your Steam wishlist
    • join the Discord server
    • watch the new trailer on YouTube
    • visit the Chrono Odyssey YouTube channel
    • visit the Chrono Odyssey website
    • subscribe to the Chrono Odyssey newsletter

    You can obtain up to 23 tickets for the raffle this way.

    What do I need to know about Chrono Odyssey? Chrono Odyssey was first introduced in late 2020. About 120 developers are working on the game. The action MMORPG will immerse you in the world of Setera, which is not only large, seamless, diverse, and open but is also said to be in constant flux—such as through seasonal changes and weather events.

    This change will also be triggered by time travel, as you can switch between past, present, and future. The transition is said to happen seamlessly in the game world—similar to the travel between the two worlds in Lords of the Fallen from 2023.

    In Chrono Odyssey, you have the choice between six classes: Paladin, Swordsman, Berserker, Assassin, Ranger, and Sorceress. Each class will have multiple weapon types available, which you can freely swap during combat. In battle, irrespective of your class choice, you can use the so-called Chronoprotector to manipulate space and time.

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    The developers promise dungeon and raid challenges. There will also be PvP content and gathering as well as crafting activities. You can take on tasks like harvesting, logging, mining, and skinning. The resources can be processed into equipment and consumables.

    In addition to Chrono Odyssey, other MMORPGs are set to officially launch this year. Other exciting online role-playing games will not go live until at least 2026 or later. You can find an overview of the most important MMORPGs of the future here: From Aion 2 to Chrono Odyssey: Outlook on the MMORPG Year 2025

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    The grandiose sci-fi series The Expanse is getting its own role-playing game on Steam and reminds of one of the best RPGs of the last 20 years

    Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

    The developer studio Owlcat Games is making a game in the universe of The Expanse, and it is inspired by a legendary role-playing game.

    What is The Expanse? The Expanse is a sci-fi series based on the eponymous book series and is included in the streaming offerings of Amazon Prime, among others.

    The series tells the story of James Holden and his crew, who get caught in a political conflict spanning six seasons. This conflict has erupted between the government of Earth, a rebel group living in the asteroid belt, and a human colony on Mars with its own government.

    As the plot unfolds, a strange energy emerges, which the conflicting parties see as a potential advantage over their competitors. I have already introduced you to The Expanse in more detail on MeinMMO.

    Now the developer studio Owlcat Games has announced that they are developing a role-playing game in The Expanse universe: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be released for Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Here you can see the first trailer:

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    The Expanse: Osiris Reborn – Announcement Trailer from the Summer Game Fest

    Political Tension, Romance, and Action

    What kind of game will this be? The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be a role-playing game that expands on the story of The Expanse. It does not retell the story of James Holden and his crew but creates its own narrative. In this, you assume the role of a mercenary.

    Your story begins with a deadly lockdown that traps you in a space station on the asteroid Eros. Consequently, you must take control of a spaceship as its captain and lead your own crew. The story is expected to revolve around political tensions and moral complexity, with romance also playing a role – after all, you’ll spend a lot of time on the spaceship with your crew members, getting to know each other better.

    Your crew members serve as companions in typical role-playing fashion on your missions, each with their own motives and whose loyalty depends on your choices. You can take 2 companions on each mission, who are directly involved in the combat. The battles themselves take place from a third-person perspective with cover mechanics.

    In the Footsteps of Mass Effect

    Which legendary role-playing game does The Expanse remind you of? Sci-fi setting, a galactic crisis, third-person with cover mechanics, companions with stories and motivations, romance – all this sounds very much like Mass Effect, and even when looking at the trailer, parallels should quickly become clear.

    This is no coincidence, as game design producer Yuliya Chernenko reveals: “The Mass Effect trilogy was an absolute inspiration for our team.” The role-playing series left a lasting impression on the developers.

    Mass Effect is a true role-playing legend and is generally regarded as one of the best role-playing games of the past 20 years. The entire series has a score above 90 on the review platform Metacritic, led by Mass Effect 2 with 96. That’s quite impressive.

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    Successful Game Studio with RPG Experience

    What you need to know about the developers: Owlcat Games is known for the games Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous – both are popular and successful role-playing games.

    Pathfinder even made it into MeinMMO’s list of the best role-playing games on Steam in 2024, impressively featuring multiple endings and plot twists, as well as a variety of options for character creation. It is based on the eponymous pen & paper and is an evolution of Dungeons & Dragons.

    MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is a big fan of Pathfinder and has spent over 340 hours in the role-playing game. He has played through it multiple times, even though that is typically uncharacteristic for him. You can read more about it here: A role-playing game on Steam captivated me for 100 hours in 2 weeks

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    I am falling in love again with a strategy game that is always overlooked

    Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

    MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier took another look at his childhood favorite game after 15 years and fell in love again, even though the title has always remained in the shadow of its predecessor.

    I still remember clearly, on Christmas 2005, Age of Empires 3 was under the Christmas tree for me, a real-time strategy game that I played as much and often as no other. For the next 5 years, I played Age of Empires over and over. My friends and I pressed side by side in front of the screen and gamed round after round against the computer.

    But I was also thrilled by the campaign, which I probably played through a dozen times and could already quote back then. But like so often in life, interests change. I got older, and the era of Teamspeak and multiplayer games began. On my next PC, I didn’t even install my once favorite game anymore. It fell into oblivion, like so many old PC games.

    Nostalgia Hits

    This spring, I was on vacation in Malta, the European island nation in the Mediterranean. There, I also visited the famous St. Elmo Star Fort, which inevitably reminded me of my former favorite game, in which you have to defend exactly such a fort in Malta against the attacking Ottomans. Today, 15 years later, nostalgia hit me, and one download later, everything was like it was back then – only sharper.

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    How AoE 3 Still Captivates Me Today

    Even though it’s been 15 years since my last round, everything feels like back then – only sharper. Thanks to the Definitive Edition, the now 20-year-old game shines in a new light, without losing any of its charm. My nostalgia factor is at a high 10.

    While the campaign felt as difficult to me as a German class assignment back then, an adult and experienced gamer figures it out quickly. The storytelling is still just as good as I remember, guiding me through the family saga of the Black family and their rivalry with the Circle of Ossus.

    Even the “normal” rounds against the computer opponents still function just like back then, 20 years later. While I have to increase the difficulty level so the enemy doesn’t overwhelm me immediately, Age of Empires 3 is still a brilliant game that I fire up in the evening.

    In the Shadow of Its Predecessor

    As much as I love Age of Empires 3, it undeservedly stands in the shadow of its predecessor. Age of Empires 2 is regarded as a masterpiece and still enjoys over 20,000 concurrent players during peak times today (via SteamDB). In contrast, part 3 only reaches about 500 players during peak times, according to SteamDB.

    Even in esports, part 2 is still much more respected than part 3. For example, the energy drink manufacturer Red Bull sponsored some tournaments for professionals only in 2024 (via ageofempires.com). Although Age of Empires 3 stands out with a rating of 81 from critics on Metacritic, it falls far short of part 2, which is regarded as a Must Play with 92 points on Metacritic.

    Thus, Age of Empires 3 undeservedly stands in the shadow of its predecessor. The game offers many new systems, improvements, and elements that still excite me today. For example, artillery shells in the game can also detach fragments from buildings, which can then injure or eliminate units.

    The home city maps also offer an interesting meta-game that makes each round unique. And the many upgrades for units and the bonuses that trading posts and alliances with Native Americans bring interesting points of interest on the map, which are simply missing in other RTS games.

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    Age of Empires 3 is a great game, even if it always stands in the shadow of its magnificent predecessor. Unfortunately, this also became a downfall for it, as the developers scrapped the announced DLC and announced on Steam that there would be no more in the future.

    Even though I have not been able to catch up on all the new DLCs, nations, and content from the last 5 years, this clearly shows the standing of Age of Empires 3 in general.

    Nevertheless, this little excursion once again showed me that it doesn’t always have to be the newest game that warms your gaming heart. Maybe you should also take another look at the game of your childhood. A MMORPG community has kept their game alive for 20 years: Players spend 30 days in a dead MMORPG, is the first beginner in a long time, and is ceremoniously welcomed by the small community

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    Player from Dune: Awakening blocks traffic with his house, finds perfect solution without having to move

    Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

    In Dune: Awakening you can build almost anywhere. However, like in real life, this freedom can negatively affect social interactions. A potential neighborhood dispute has now been peacefully resolved on Arrakis.

    What led to the conflict? In Dune: Awakening you have a lot of freedom when building your base. You can build your home on open sand, nestled against a hill, or even on the plateau of a mountain. Raise a martial Harkonnen fortress, move into a cozy 3-room house, or try your hand at a multi-story skyscraper.

    However, since you don’t move through the game world alone, but – in the standard zones – with up to 39 other adventurers, this can occasionally lead to conflicts. Especially since the game world is partially very rugged, and you want to avoid open desert areas if possible – keyword: sandworm.

    In other words: If you’re not careful about how you set up your virtual home, you can quickly block a popular access road for other players. That’s exactly what happened to the player Negative_Train8887, who then had to face an appropriate accusation (via Reddit).

    The launch trailer for Dune Awakening:

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    “I heard you, and I’m sorry”

    What is his solution? In his post, the player writes: “To the person who called me out for blocking the path — I heard you, and I’m sorry. I’ve found a solution. Sometimes we all need a wake-up call. So… thank you.”

    His elegant solution can be seen in the attached screenshot. He built a tunnel with ramps and a driveable passage into his house, adjusting the permissions so that every player can use the passage. So, he was able to avoid moving.

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    How does the community react? With over 1,500 upvotes and more than 180 comments.

    • Blastmeh writes on Reddit: “THIS is the Arrakis I hoped it would be.”
    • 77_whutts has an idea on Reddit: “Now tax them for using your tunnel lol.”
    • Feeling-Ad-2490 raises a small critique on Reddit: “I can’t fly my ‘thopter through that. Its gotta be bigger!”
    • herking23 writes cynically on Reddit: “In a couple of months when the community inevitably becomes Rust 2.0 I will remember this post as the good times.”
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    All members of the Knights of the Gods from One Piece in the ranking who can take on Luffy

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    After the Egghead Island Arc, a new threat has emerged in One Piece that Ruffy has to deal with. The Order of Knights of the Gods stands against the Straw Hat Crew. MeinMMO reveals to you which opponents from the order are the strongest and who might take on Ruffy.

    What is the Order of Knights of the Gods?

    The Order of Knights of the Gods is a faction of the World Government that conducts operations for the supreme being Imu. They possess incredible privileges, including the ability to kill world aristocrats. Therefore, they can be seen as the supreme executive of the World Government.

    What was the ranking based on? The members of the order were listed based on the Devil Fruits and abilities they have shown so far. Since not all members have revealed their powers yet, it is possible that the ranking may change later.

    The status of this list is from the 1150th chapter of the manga. The Order of Knights of the Gods has not yet been shown in the anime. So expect spoilers if you are not that far in the story yet!

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    The Order of Knights of the Gods from One Piece in the Ranking

    Place 5: Shepherd Sommers

    What is his Devil Fruit? Shepherd Sommers has eaten from the Thorn Fruit. It allows him to create resilient thorns that he can attach to himself, objects, or other people.

    As soon as someone touches the person covered in thorns, they get hurt. This is especially nasty when Sommers makes the thorns invisible beforehand.

    Why was he ranked this way? Sommers is the weakest member of the Order of Knights of the Gods. While he is immortal like the others, his thorns are not exactly a hindrance for those who are not very sensitive to pain.

    He can immobilize people with them and increase his damage, but that’s about it. Additionally, the person must have strong feelings for the victim wrapped in thorns for the damage to be lethal.

    Place 4: Gunko

    What is her Devil Fruit? Gunko has eaten from the Arrow Fruit. With this, she can create arrows that can be anchored or controlled flexibly. The arrows can be used in various ways:

    • The arrows themselves can be used as stabbing weapons
    • Enemies can be bound or strangled
    • The arrows can enhance her own body
    • Gunko can fly on the arrows
    • She can command others on how to move with them

    Why was she ranked this way? The flexibility of the arrows is incredible. Gunko can use them in all sorts of situations to strengthen herself or harm the opponent. The fighter has not had any problems against her enemies so far.

    However, it seems that Gunko is not as emotionally strong as her comrades. A glimpse into her past shows her briefly doubting her commands. It remains to be seen whether Gunko will switch sides one day.

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