Fans see new gameplay of Chrono Odyssey, are excited and wonder: “Will we finally get a long-term MMORPG again?”

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

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

Players finally hope for an MMORPG that lives

What do fans say about the gameplay they saw? They are excited and rave about the material they saw. For many, it is clear that Chrono Odyssey could be the MMORPG fans have been waiting for years. The following voices show how eager the fans are for the new game:

  • “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
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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.

The presentation is still fresh, so more negative voices may follow. What do you think of the video? Can’t you wait for Chrono Odyssey, or are you also skeptical? You can find more about the upcoming MMORPG here: Developers of Chrono Odyssey explain why many large MMORPGs of the future are fully focusing on PvE

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EA wanted to prevent the mistakes of Anthem in Dragon Age Veilguard, but it still led to a disaster

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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: 4 Tips I Wish I Had Known Before

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.

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What happened next? A few months after the flop, there was a restructuring at BioWare. EA distributed the development team across several projects. Shortly thereafter, the head of BioWare also left the studio.

If it were up to EA, then Dragon Age: Veilguard failed for another reason. According to them, the RPG lacked a “shared world” and additional MMO elements. You can read their argument here: EA believes Dragon Age failed because it was not like their last big flop Anthem.

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7 Things you should do first with your new Switch 2

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 4 minutes

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.

Nintendo Switch 2, first steps for start:

First setup of the Switch 2

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
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.

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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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Dandadan Season 2: Release, Trailer, and Streaming Overview of the Anime

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

The 2nd season of Dandadan is one of the most anticipated continuations in the anime field. MeinMMO gives you an overview of the release, the trailer, and the streaming services that showcase the anime.

The main information at a glance:

The last episode of the 1st season was released in Germany on December 19, 2024. Fortunately, the continuation follows just a few months after the finale of the first season. Since the manga is already much further along in the story than the anime, we already know quite a bit about the second season.

Dandadan Season 2: All About the Season Release

Release: When does Season 2 of Dandadan come out?

The first episode of Dandadan will premiere on July 3, 2025. As in Season 1, the episodes will likely be released on a weekly basis, allowing you to watch a new episode every 7 days. Previously, interested viewers could see the first three episodes of Season 2 in cinemas.

Trailer: Is there already a clip for Season 2?

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Dandadan: Official Trailer for Season 2 of the Anime

Season 2 of Dandadan already has a new trailer. The focus is on the first three episodes with action-packed scenes that seamlessly continue from Season 1. However, there are also lighter moments showing Momo and Okarun in a maid café.

Streaming Services: Where can you watch Dandadan?

Dandadan is currently available on several streaming services, including:

  • Crunchyroll (free, with ads)
  • Netflix (subscription)
  • ADN (subscription)

Crunchyroll, Netflix, and ADN have already announced that they will also show the continuation. The new episodes will be aired in parallel with the Japanese broadcast.

Story: What happens next for the characters?

Season 2 will conclude the Cursed-House-Arc, which ended with a cliffhanger in Season 1. Additionally, the Evil-Eye-Arc will be adapted, introducing a new supernatural being. It is also likely that the Kaiju-Arc from the manga will be included in Season 2, although this has not been confirmed yet.

Warning, spoilers about the story

In the Cursed-House-Arc, the situation intensifies as the eerie Kito family tries to appease the local god to prevent a volcanic eruption. Momo, Okarun, and Jiji must fight against the fanatical family and a giant worm. In the Evil-Eye-Arc, Jiji is possessed by the namesake yokai, who wants to eliminate all of humanity. It’s about uncovering the tragic past of the spirit and stopping him. In the Kaiju-Arc, a gigantic monster suddenly appears and attacks the city. In the final battle, the team must pilot a giant mecha.

Episodes: How long will Season 2 last?

So far, there is no information on the number of episodes for Dandadan. Season 1 concluded after 12 episodes, so it can be assumed that there will be a similar number for the second season.

Synchronization: In which language can I watch Dandadan?

You can listen to Dandadan in the Japanese original version with German subtitles right at the release of the new episodes. Alternatively, you can also watch the anime with the German dubbing. However, it is still unclear when the German dubbing will be available. If it follows the pattern of Season 1, it should be available shortly.

In Season 1, there were even two different German versions. One was from Netflix (Interopa Film), and the other was from ADN (Oxygen Sound Studios). The ADN version was also used for Crunchyroll.

It has not yet been officially confirmed whether this approach will also be adopted for Season 2. On X, the ADN team has already been asked if there will be another separate dubbing. The response was that ADN could not comment on that.

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In addition to Dandadan, there will be other highlights coming this summer. One of them is Gachiakuta. The manga has already been well received by fans. The series tells the story of a resident from the slums who is thrown into the abyss. There, he must fight against garbage monsters. You can read more about it here: An anime could become the highlight of the summer, set in a garbage dump.

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Streamer in EA FC 25 vergeudet über 3 Millionen Münzen für ein Design, das seinen Lieblingsspieler verschlechtert

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

In EA FC 25 has Twitch streamer Elias “EliasN97” Nerlich wasted more than 3 million coins in Ultimate Team. To make matters worse, his favorite card became worse as well. He just wanted to show a small token of love to his idol.

How did EliasN97 waste over 3 million coins for a design? During the weekend of June 6 to 8, the streamer played the FUT Champions Weekend League in EA FC 25 and uploaded the highlights from his Twitch stream to YouTube.

In attack, he positioned his favorite player Cristiano Ronaldo in his Team of the Season version (TOTS). The card costs over 3 million coins on the transfer market in Ultimate Team (via futbin).

After Ronaldo scored over 40 goals for him in the first 9 games, EliasN97 wanted to pay a special tribute to his idol. The streamer decided to upgrade the tradable TOTS version of Ronaldo in an Evolution (EVO) with a unique red Champions design.

The EVO “Champions Excellence” is actually free, but there’s a catch: activating the EVO transforms the tradable card into an untradable card, which can no longer be traded on the transfer market. Fully convinced, EliasN97 stated that he would never sell Cristiano again and that he wanted to express his love for the superstar through the new design.

However, with the EVO not only were the over 3 million coins wasted, but the card also became worse.

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

Worse stats for Ronaldo due to new card design

Why do the stats worsen because of the new design? Ronaldo not only received a different design through the EVO, but also lost his status as a TOTS card. TOTS cards are characterized by their strong stats and playstyles, and they start with 2 out of 3 chemistry points for team building. With full 3 out of 3 chemistry, there is an additional stat boost for specific values.

To get a TOTS card to full chemistry, it’s sufficient in the starting lineup to have …

  • another player from the same nation
  • another player from the same club
  • 3 other players from the same league

As an alternative, one can also simply choose a manager with the specified requirements for their team.

Instead of the chemistry advantage of a TOTS card, the streamer now had to deal with the fact that his new Ronaldo card had to be painstakingly brought to full chemistry to benefit from the stat boosts. With Cristiano Ronaldo, this is really a challenge, as the Portuguese plays in Saudi Arabia and there are hardly any professionals from Saudi Arabia who belong to the elite in FC 25. The best and most popular cards rather belong to the top leagues in Europe.

The difference between a Ronaldo at full chemistry and low chemistry is noticeably, according to the streamer, so he had to come up with something.

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How did the streamer solve the problem? To ensure that his new Ronaldo card could still reach full chemistry, EliasN97 initially played with 2 Icons and the Portuguese João Cancelo, who also earns his money in Saudi Arabia.

However, the streamer was not entirely satisfied with that, so he put Ronaldo into another EVO, which gave him a retro TOTS style from previous FIFA titles. This also brought him back the advantages of a normal TOTS card. Thus, the Portuguese started again with 2 chemistry points and could easily be brought to the full 3 chemistry points.

Despite strong cards, the Team of the Season lags behind the hype of past years. A possible explanation has been identified by the American streamer and content creator NickRTFM: Streamer critiques EA FC 25: “TOTS rewards ruin the game”

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Elden Ring Nightreign: Shifting Earth – All Locations and Rewards of the Shifted Earths

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 4 minutes

In Elden Ring: Nightreign there are special events that redesign a run through a modified map with new areas and hidden rewards. Those wondering what happens on the map or how to earn trophies in these events will learn more in this guide.

What is Shifting Earth in Nightreign? Shifting Earth is a world event characterized by a changed area of the map, new paths, bosses, and rewards during a run.

Information about an activated Shifting Earth and which of the 4 possible events it is will be given before starting a new run. However, these events are only temporary and will be available for 3 to 4 runs, then they will disappear.

If you’re not interested in the event, you can lie down in a bed in the Round Table Hold and simply “sleep through” the Shifting Earth event.

There are a total of 4 possible events, of which one can take effect. Each Shifting Earth includes its own task: 

  • Go to the area of the Shifting Earth
  • Navigate through the area to the reward
  • Find the hidden blessing

After completing a Shifting Earth, you will receive a trophy. If you have completed all 4 events, you will earn an additional trophy: “Shifting Earth – Unraveled the Secrets of All Locations of the Shifting Earth”

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The launch trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign shows atmospheric scenes and boss fights

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All Locations and Secrets of the Shifting Earth

Here we introduce you to all 4 possible events, where they occur, and what rewards they provide.

If you want to see the exact paths to the objectives visually, you can do so in our video on YouTube:

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Crater (North of the Map)

Crater Location
Crater Location
  • Requirement: You have defeated the first Nightlord Gladius.
  • Recommended Level: Level 8 or higher
  • Required Bosses: Fire Prelates and Magma Lindworm
  • Approximate Duration: One full day (we recommend the second day)

The crater is a volcanic-like lava area where two bosses will await you. To receive the reward, you must enter the crater, try not to burn in the lava, defeat both bosses, and then open the legendary chest found in the area of the second boss as your reward.

Reward: You can upgrade any weapon to “Legendary”.

Mountain Peak (Northwest of the Map)

Mountain Peak Location
Mountain Peak Location
  • Requirement: You have defeated three different Nightlords.
  • Recommended Level: Level 10 or higher
  • Required Bosses: None
  • Approximate Duration: One full day (we recommend the second day)

The mountain peak is a snowy, frost-covered mountain that you must climb to the top. For this, you need to run over huge chains, avoid enemies (because in this event you are not required to defeat any enemy or boss for the reward), and finally grab the blessing at the summit.

Reward: You will gain increased frost resistance and deal additional damage against dragons.

Rotting Forests (Southeast of the Map)

Rotting Forests Location
Rotting Forests Location
  • Requirement: You have defeated 5 different Nightlords.
  • Recommended Level: Level 10 or higher
  • Required Bosses: None
  • Approximate Duration: One full day (we recommend the second day)

In this variant of the Shifting Earth, you need to enter a reddish rotting forest that increasingly afflicts you with Scarlet Rot. Therefore, heal regularly and try to ignore enemies to quickly navigate through this area.

In a fortress in the forest, you will find a treasure map in the tower roof that leads you to a large tree. This will then be shown on the map with a red flag. On this tree, you must climb along the branches until you find the reward on a flower.

Reward: You will become permanently immune to Scarlet Rot, gain increased maximum HP, and can restore some HP with an attack after taking damage yourself.

Naklateo, the Veiled City (Southwest of the Map)

Naklateo, the Veiled City Location
Naklateo, the Veiled City Location
  • Requirement: You have defeated 7 different Nightlords.
  • Recommended Level: Level 8 or higher
  • Required Bosses: Astel, Offspring of the Abyss
  • Approximate Duration: One full day (we recommend the second day)

The veiled city of Naklateo is a large area full of corridors and tunnels through which you must work your way to the reward. You only need to defeat the boss at the end and can ignore all other enemies before that. After defeating the boss, you will receive your reward from a chest.

Reward: You will automatically be resurrected once after your death.

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These were all the events of the Shifting Earth that you can experience and master in Elden Ring: Nightreign to earn the powerful bonuses and trophies. However, the Shifting Earth is just one way to influence your runs. The 8 classes of the game, the Nightfarers, all have their own missions that you can take on: Elden Ring Nightreign: All Remembrances – How to solve the echoes of the classes

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A new MMORPG on Steam looks like Zelda and you can currently test it for free – but one important thing is missing

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On Steam, you can currently try out many new games for free: One of them is the MMORPG BitCraft. However, players warn that something important is still missing.

What kind of game is this? BitCraft is a new MMORPG from developer Clockwork Labs. Announced in 2021, the game reminiscent of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was already seen in the first trailer.

In BitCraft, you explore an open sandbox world that you shape yourself:

  • Players establish their own cities and allow them to grow into real empires.
  • You can even modify the terrain to your liking – for example, you can remove parts of a mountain to create a new path.
  • Trade and economy are also in the hands of the players.

You will share this world with “thousands” of other players, according to the developers.

Before the early access release on June 20, 2025, there is a free demo on Steam. However, players are frustrated that an important feature is missing – one that is taken for granted in games today.

You can watch the announcement trailer for BitCraft here:

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BitCraft – Announcement Trailer

Players are angry: BitCraft does not offer WASD control

What feature is missing for the players? BitCraft does not support WASD control. You move through the game world by clicking with the left mouse button. This has sparked a heated discussion on Steam:

  • xInt4real writes “No WASD – is this a late April joke? How is it possible for a game to have no controls in this age?!”
  • Breadform also says: “I was excited. Until i watched someone doing click to move. That’s gonna be a no from me, dawg.”

What follows is a full-on rant against the developers and the game. Many agree that WASD control is mandatory nowadays – but certainly not all. Partly because the developers have clearly communicated that BitCraft offers a “point-and-click” control. This is also stated on the shop page where you can download the demo.

Developers explain why they decided against it

The lack of a WASD control has two reasons: The developers revealed this a few days ago in a stream. You can watch this on YouTube – around 1 hour and 8 minutes into it, they discuss the control.

  • BitCraft should always be a game that doesn’t require you to play “incredibly, incredibly actively”. Once you introduce WASD control, you have to fully focus on it.
  • The second reason is a mix of technology and player experience: In order to make the world large enough and reach the intended player density, a 2.5D world was the best option.

During internal tests with WASD control, demands for a 3D world kept popping up, which raises other expectations. For this reason, they decided against it, although they might add it as an option at some point in the future.

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Tyanu Khah replied to the player who was upset about the control: “Maybe if you played more than 3 minutes you’d get why no WASD is not an issue in this game.”

Noru also points out the developers’ explanation from the stream and adds: ” IF that’s not enough, then don’t play the game, and don’t complain. Simple.”

Have you played the demo for BitCraft yet? If so, feel free to let us know in the comments how you like it so far. The developers have also attracted attention with another decision – what that is, you can read in this article: New MMORPG on Steam does something that WoW, FFXIV and Co. would never dare to do

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The chef explains that his new shooter on Steam is less silly than the first part, but players say: The price is the biggest joke

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

In Outer Worlds 2, everything is supposed to play out a bit more seriously than in the first part, the boss says. But players can only laugh at the price on Steam.

What kind of game is this? Outer Worlds 2 is a first-person RPG shooter set in an exaggerated and satirical sci-fi world where capitalism has taken over and society is firmly in its grip. As in the first part, satirical elements collide with criticism of capitalism, as corporations and profit greed control the game world.

The second part takes place again on Arcadia, but the war there has been raging for over 1,000 days. As a player, you become part of a complex faction war that runs through the story. The ultimate goal is the liberation of the planet and the acquisition of new resources for your own corporation, while also saving humanity on the side.

However, the successor is not supposed to be as colorful and overloaded as the first part of Outer Worlds, according to the boss.

Here you can watch the trailer for Outer Worlds 2:

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Outer World 2 shows in the trailer again what an overblown future looks like

A different tone for part 2

How will the new part be different? In an interview with PCGamer, Brandon Adler, the game director of Outer Worlds 2, spoke about the second part. He also explains how the two parts differ:

You will notice that a less silly, darker tone emerges. This is mainly due to Leonard […] That’s his kind of mood, and so he has pushed more on this stuff. And so I think the whole story feels a bit like a darker version of what’s going on there.

Brandon Adler, Game Director of Outer Worlds 2 at PCGamer

Leonard refers to the new creative director Leonard Boyarsky, who is responsible for the mood in the game. He was previously involved with Fallout and thus brings experience from dystopian games, which in the case of Fallout are also darker than Outer Worlds.

Why are the developers going this route? Game director Brandon Adler also has an answer to this: “I want to offer players something new so that they don’t feel, ‘Oh, we’re just replaying the same jokes, the same content, the same ideas and themes over and over again.’ […]”

The fans think differently

What do fans think of the boss’s statements? Fans of Outer Worlds are surprised by the change in direction for Outer Worlds 2. Especially the trailer, which was released at the Summer Games Fest 2025, showcases the usual sarcastic mood known from the first part and does not reflect the darker tone.

Reddit users share this view:

  • FatalCassoulet writes on Reddit: “The trailer shows the opposite lol”
  • MattyXarope also criticizes this on Reddit: “Right? Are we talking about the same game? Lol”
  • soldatodianima says on Reddit: “I tried my best to like Outer Worlds, but it just felt so PG-13; and the worlds were so dead. Just boring, lifeless emptiness.”
  • Lost-Comfort-7904 sees it similarly on Reddit: “I bought the first part because of the game team behind it, but honestly, I didn’t enjoy it. It felt hollow, and the side characters were really boring. I don’t think I got very far before I gave up.”

The price of €79.99 on Steam is also upsetting to players. Some even consider it the biggest joke:

  • HomeStallone is annoyed about the price on Reddit: “$80 for this game is as funny as I can imagine.”
  • Abspara writes on Reddit: “Improved story worth $79.99.”
  • Tyler1349 also does not appreciate the price on Reddit: “Cool, I still won’t pay $80 for it. I regretted paying full price for the first game.”
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Players are generally dissatisfied with part 1 and the new statements from the game director about part 2. The price also seems too high for many. Some believe it is an attempt to get players to play the game on Xbox Game Pass. It will be available to all subscribers from day one. A trailer for a popular MMORPG was also shown by Xbox: Microsoft shows trailer of a popular MMORPG at their big show, but players rant: “it doesn’t match“ with the game”

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Destiny 2 gives you a chance to make up for your embarrassing teenage sins

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, Guardians fight against the strongest bosses, and to add style, fans come up with the absurdest names for their protagonists. Bungie understands how important your names are to you and has therefore activated a feature.

Which feature is meant? In the recently released 8.2.6.4 update of Destiny 2 (via bungie.net), Bungie fixed some bugs and even activated a feature. The ability to change the Bungie name. The Bungie name appears above your Guardian’s head and represents your name.

Those logging in for the first time, will be assigned the platform account name along with a random number, but many can also choose a new name once and change it in the settings.

If someone decided on a rather embarrassing name like “ZavalasBlueShotgun”, they had to live with it – until now. Bungie has randomly released a new token for a name change after the release of the new update, which every player can claim. Nevertheless, Bungie hopes that you behave.

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Bungie hopes you behave

Why should players behave? Those who have been actively playing Destiny 2 for a while will know the countless account names of Guardians. From Mara Sov’s Onlyfans, Guardian69420, to Ada-1-USB-Port, everything is represented, causing either much laughter or head-shaking.

Guardians are known for coming up with the silliest names, and it’s only understandable that Bungie appeals to the Guardians’ reason so that they come up with suitable names for their Guardians instead of throwing around jokes that they cannot change anymore, because – yes, this token is again only once. Those who use this will have to live with their new name … at least for an indefinite time until Bungie is generous again.

Players are already thinking up the best alternatives: Those who check the Destiny 2 Subreddit will find that the fans have not lost their sense of humor; on the contrary, they are raising the bar with new names. The following can be heard:

  • “Diddy, Kell of Oil” – 2Dopamine
  • “It’s always the same 3 overused jokes. Try something new like: ‘I owe Xur 80,000 dollars’.” – spectre15
  • “Caiatl’s Chosen Pogchamp” – MeekSwordsman
  • “Marathon’s (Plagued)” – TraumaGirly
  • “Red War (Time-Strayed)” – KnightOfFaraam
  • “I’ve already seen someone with the name ‘Marathon’s Art (Looted)’.” – HappyHopping

So one quickly recognizes that the fans have not lost their sense of humor; they are even creative and come up with current names fitting to the recent escapades of Bungie regarding their new game “Marathon”.

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Do tokens stack if I kept my old one? Many players have also wondered whether these tokens can stack if the previous one was not used.

The Reddit user ExoMonk clarifies that you lose the previous one when a new token is issued. You either only have one or no token at all. Will you change your name or would you rather admire the creations of the Guardians? More about Destiny 2 can be found here: Expert on Destiny 2 is sure that a new exotic rifle will completely dominate a part of the shooter

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Player defeats the final boss in Elden Ring: Nightreign with a measly bell and a lot of patience

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Many players in Elden Ring: Nightreign have their favorite method of fighting through enemies and bosses. Some have their favorite weapons, others prefer magic, but there is another inconspicuous thing that can even bring the greatest boss to their knees.

What is this little bell? We are talking about the “Wraith Calling Bell”, which can be obtained during a run in Elden Ring: Nightreign. The bell can summon a small, ghostly projectile that targets an enemy and then slowly flies behind them until it hits. The damage is magical and requires only a little FP for the summoning.

The projectiles fly quite slowly, but they chase the opponent until they reach their target. Additionally, you can ring the bell over and over again, even if the previous projectile has not yet arrived. This way, you can send a real parade of flying ghosts at an opponent with continuous ringing, which also deals significant damage.

It sounds quite simple, but a player proved that with the “Bell Strategy”, you can even defeat the final boss in Nightreign without using any other form of damage.

Here you can see the trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign:

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The launch trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign shows atmospheric scenes and boss fights

Slow but sure damage accompanied by a sweet ringing

How did the player use the “Bell Strategy”? The player and YouTuber “Syrobe” demonstrated in a video how he completed a solo run with Recluse and “armed” with the bell to defeat the final boss of the game – and that during his first attempt with this strategy.

He shows how powerful the bell can actually be. The bell does not depend on the stats or level of a character, but reliably deals the same damage. Nevertheless, the bell is particularly strong in combination with Recluse’s ultimate ability. The bell requires so little FP that the ultimate restores more FP than the bell actually needs.

In the fight against the boss, he reached level 14 and was able to defeat Heolstor with good timing, dodging, and a lot of pling-plong: “The real main boss of Nightreign, defeated with nothing but a small Wraith Calling Bell. What a way to go.” (Syrobe via YouTube)

Here you can see his entire run with the “Bell Strategy”:

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How to obtain the Wraith Calling Bell? The bell can be found randomly at various gravesites on the map.

There is also a relic that allows you to start every run with the Wraith Calling Bell, but Syrobe advises against it. The bell is not particularly rare and you might want to save the slot for another relic to avoid wasting buffs.

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As the bell is common in Nightreign, any player could test for themselves how they like the strategy. Since it does not scale with any skills, you can also use the bell outside of the optimized strategy with Recluse and it provides a good alternative for a ranged attack when focusing more on melee. In contrast to the Wraith Calling Bell, another item is so rare that few have ever discovered its secret: An item in Nightreign is so rare that many of you may never see it, but it could be the key to a huge secret

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Trainer missed one of the rarest monsters in Pokémon GO, despite having a 100% catch chance

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

A trainer of Pokémon GO encountered one of the rarest monsters in the game. For a rather trivial reason, he was unable to catch it.

If you want to catch monsters in Pokémon GO, there can be several reasons why you don’t get it. For example, you might run out of balls, or the Pokémon might flee. This is especially frustrating when it’s a rare monster.

A trainer on Reddit reports that he found one of the rarest monsters in the game. And he was unable to add it to his collection for a very frustrating reason.

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No Battery, No Catch

Which monster is it? As the trainer shows in his post on Reddit, he encountered one of the rare Galar birds: Galar Zapdos. And as if that weren’t enough, his encounter was even with the shiny variant of the bird.

While the regular forms of the 3 Galar birds are very difficult to catch, you have a 100% chance of obtaining the Pokémon with the shiny variants, as long as you don’t run out of balls. The shiny birds cannot flee.

Why did the trainer miss the monster? The reason the trainer did not catch the Zapdos despite the guaranteed catch chance is as trivial as it is frustrating: The battery of his phone ran out during the catching process. As a result, the trainer missed the shimmering, legendary Pokémon.

What does the community say about it? Some of the comments under the post on Reddit give the trainer hints to consider in the future if he finds himself in this situation again:

“You should invest in a power bank,” advises ActiveSame7304 to the trainer.
“I don’t want to lie, but you should focus on catching rather than taking a screenshot when your battery is almost empty,” says SynyardNL.
“Yes, use your daily adventure incense when you only have 5 percent battery left. Great idea,” says DoctorOZempic.
“That’s why kids (or adults) should always carry a power bank with them,” Loserdummy also remarks.

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There is one ball in the world of Pokémon that always hits and has a 100% catch chance: the Master Ball. Although it guarantees a catch, a small gadget can ensure that even it misses: Trainers cannot catch one of the rarest monsters in Pokémon GO despite the Master Ball, the community knows what the problem is.

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Dune: Awakening – Best Build for Starting Makes You Overpowered from the First Zone

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 5 minutes

You have just started with Dune: Awakening? MeinMMO tells you which classes, talents, and equipment pieces will make you overwhelmingly powerful as you leave the starting area of the survival MMO.

What kind of build is this? Our build recommendation for the best possible start in Dune: Awakening focuses on a mix of 3 classes that can be unlocked very early in the game and grant you access to talents that significantly improve your damage and mobility.

We also reveal which items you should acquire from the starting area to smoothly navigate through all battles. In the later regions, you can refine our starter build further with armor upgrades and the talents of the other two classes.

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The release trailer for Dune Awakening:

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Choosing the Starter Class

In the first region of Dune: Awakening, the “Southern Haggwa Basin”, you can find the trainers for two classes: Trooper and Planetologist. So if you want to leave the starting area with as many unlocked talent trees as possible, you should choose one of the other 3 classes Mentat, Swordmaster or Bene Gesserit during character creation.

Our recommendation: the Bene Gesserit. They have strong passive improvements that noticeably enhance your survivability and healing abilities, and provide you with the Bindu Sprint which offers a frequently usable … you guessed it … sprint.

Where exactly you can find the trainers of the classes Trooper and Planetologist is explained here: Dune: Awakening – Locations of trainers for all classes, how to unlock 12 additional skill trees

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Active Skills in the Early Game

The combination of Bindu Sprint from the Bene Gesserit and Shigadraht Claw from the Trooper provides you with maximum mobility. You can also use the grappling hook in combat to stagger enemies or escape from dangerous situations.

If you need to prepare for battles in the near future, swap the Bindu Sprint for the Force of the Bene Gesserit or Grenade or Target Seeker from the Trooper. The Anti-Gravity Field from the Trooper or the Suspensor Field from the Planetologist can help situationally if you want to dive down or catapult into the air.

Important Passive Attributes and Techniques

Since you initially only meet the basic trainers, you can invest only one point in the talents of all unlocked classes. However, you will earn enough competence points through the fairly quick level-ups. Use this to unlock as many passive skills in the trees of Bene Gesserit, Trooper, and Planetologist as possible that support your playstyle.

The following 3 passive techniques are recommended for the early game:

  • Trauma Recovery (Bene Gesserit)
  • Combat Hardened (Trooper)
  • Manipulated Instability (Bene Gesserit) or Mass Center (Trooper)

The best passive attributes for survival, mobility, and combat (improvements to certain weapon types of course only if you also use that type of weapon):

  • Ranged Damage (Trooper)
  • Suspensor Efficiency (Trooper)
  • Disruptor Damage (Trooper)
  • Scattergun Damage (Trooper)
  • Damage from Heavy Weapons (Trooper)
  • Recovery (Bene Gesserit)
  • Sun Tolerance (Bene Gesserit)
  • Toxin Tolerance (Bene Gesserit)
  • Self-Healing (Bene Gesserit)
  • Vitality (Bene Gesserit)
  • Blade Damage (Bene Gesserit)
  • Dagger Damage (Bene Gesserit)

Great passive attributes that increase your comfort:

  • Field Maintenance (Trooper)
  • Weaponsmith (Trooper)
  • Cutteray Mining (Planetologist)
  • Collection (Planetologist)
  • Diverting (Planetologist)
  • Deep Analysis (Planetologist)
  • Densification (Planetologist)
  • Climber (Planetologist)
  • Vehicle Repair (Planetologist)
  • Vehicle Dismantling (Planetologist)
  • Efficient Driver (Planetologist)

Important: When the talent trees of the other classes are added later or when you want to enhance certain talents with two or more competence points after visiting advanced teachers, you can respec for free, once every 48 hours.

Dune: Awakening - high mobility in combat
High mobility is invaluable in Dune: Awakening.

The Best Equipment from the Starting Area

Forget the regular equipment and weapons that you can create through normal exploration. The best items are obtained through unique blueprints that you find in the world. The good news: In the first section of Dune: Awakening alone, 17 unique schematics are hidden that are comparatively easy to craft.

Why comparatively? Because you need not only copper bars and other standard resources for crafting these unique items but also copper dust infused with spice. Unfortunately, this dust cannot simply be crafted but is found in the high-security containers of local storehouses and fortresses.

If you don’t want to farm these locations constantly, you need to focus on a few unique blueprints. Below we recommend what we consider to be the best parts from the starting zone:

  • Aren’s Vengeance: A powerful rifle that will serve you well for a long time. You can find the blueprint in the container at the “Defective Stone Station”, in the central mountain formation of the starting area.
  • Kaleff’s Drinker: This blade is significantly stronger than your starting dagger with 10.9 damage and has a special feature: hits siphon blood from the victim, which immediately lands in your blood pouch. You can find the blueprint in the large chest in the wreck of the Alcyon.
  • Wings of the Emperor Type 1: This unique suspensor belt can be activated by a double jump, allowing you to hover upwards. Moreover, the state of hovering lasts significantly longer than with regular belts. You can find the item in the final area of the Imperial Test Station 2.

Also, quickly acquire a Holtzman Shield, which you can activate or deactivate with H. The shield protects you from ranged attacks and quick knife strikes. Note, however, that it is not active while you are shooting at enemies. Also, make sure the shield is deactivated on open sand, as it quickly attracts worms.

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More Tips for Standard Equipment

If you want to prepare for an excursion, you need to find the balance between

  • taking as little as possible to have plenty of room for loot and to minimize the risk of losing valuable equipment to a sandworm or sandstorm
  • carrying everything necessary to be prepared for any situation.

From our perspective, important tools and items you should always have with you are:

  • A few Solari (to pay for fast travel to a city or trading post if needed)
  • Healing Kit
  • Close and ranged weapon
  • Ammunition for ranged weapon
  • Recovered metal and plant fibers to create ammunition or healing kits when needed
  • Survey Probe Launcher plus survey probe when venturing into a new region
  • At least one blood pouch plus blood extractor – the pouch should always be full at the end of each trip so the blood purifier at the base has something to do
  • Literjon (preferably the Hajra Literjon Type 1 from the merchant at Griffin’s Reach trading post), pack several if you want to farm water efficiently
  • Vehicle repair tool (so you can take your sandbike everywhere)
  • Cutteray
  • Respawn beacon (if you want to venture into dangerous terrain)
  • Collector (best tool for filling a Literjon with water in no time)
  • Energy Cell that provides you with … well … energy
  • Fuel Cell (if you plan a longer trip with the bike)

Before starting your trip, also make sure that your bike and equipment have sufficient durability. With a welding torch and copper welding wire, you’ll bring your vehicle up to speed before departure. A repair station at the base will fix your equipment (but only if you know the recipe for the item).

What recommendations do you have for anyone just starting out in Dune: Awakening? By the way: General tips and tricks for beginning in the survival MMO can be found here: 10 Tips for Beginners that will significantly ease your start in Dune: Awakening

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A feature made Path of Exile 2 so different that players painfully miss it in part 1

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2 there is a good feature that has changed the genre for many. Now it is ironically blocking the season start of Path of Exile (1).

What feature is it? Path of Exile 2 differs in many ways from the first part. But above all, the improved controls have captured the players’ attention.

In a new post on Reddit, veteran Pipnotiq recommends to all new players who started with part 2 to also check out the new season “Secrets of the Atlas” of Path of Exile 1, which starts on Friday, June 13 at 10:00 PM. However, player reactions clearly show: A feature is sorely missed.

Here you can see the trailer for the new season:

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“I need WASD”

What do the players say about the new season? Players are generally inclined towards Path of Exile (1), but the transition from WASD to click-to-move is a dealbreaker for many. It allows movements and attacks in different directions. Additionally, there is also the dodge roll, which does not exist in part 1 and is replaced by mobility skills like Blink.

Thus, players explain on Reddit:

  • Zarroc1733: “The only thing stopping me from playing poe1 is that I can only use WASD movements.”
  • jarg3n: “I need WASD. I don’t know if I can move with the mouse again.”
  • pokerbro33: “This. As much as I dislike the current state of PoE2, it has completely ruined other aRPGs for me – I can’t play without WASD movement anymore.”
  • Famous-Bread2521: “I can’t go back to WASD. It’s just too good.”

However, there is also criticism of the players’ attitude. User Boohg writes on Reddit:

Judging by the comments here, one might think that the average age of PoE2 players is 50 years, lol

That most players on Reddit reject Path of Exile (1) just because there is no WASD control is a clear message to the developers of Grinding Gear Games. If they were to add alternative controls in the future, they would probably attract many players.

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The ranking of countries with the best-educated population: Germany is surpassed by many nations

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

A study has analyzed how many people in a country hold a university degree. Germany is only in the midfield here, the leader is a European country.

Where does the ranking come from? The study by CBRE Research (PDF) is a comprehensive analysis of the supply, costs, and quality of the workforce. Education plays an important role in the data. CBRE is an internationally active real estate company that occasionally publishes education and labor market studies.

Especially in the area of education, Germany is surpassed by many other countries. Education is a forward-looking metric and a key component for the prospects of a technical workforce market.

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Ireland and Switzerland are leading, Germany only in 20th place for education

Who are the leaders of the study? At the forefront of education are the countries Ireland, Switzerland, and Singapore. In all three countries, more than 45% of adults (ages 25-64) hold a university degree.

In Ireland, education is highly valued: over 70% of a cohort enroll in higher education. This is one of the highest rates in Europe. Accordingly, almost half of the population between 25 and 64 years old reports having at least one university degree (via daad.de). This is also reflected in the study by CBRE Research.

Where does Germany stand? Germany ranks 20th and thus in the midfield of the study: 32.9% of adults have a university degree, which in raw numbers is 17.7 million people.

Who occupies the last places? China and India. However, there is a special situation here: due to the large population, there are high absolute numbers that far exceed all other countries, but the percentages of university graduates are only low.

Education is seen as an important factor for long-term economic growth

Why is education so important? Education is one of the most important factors for the long-term economic growth of a country. Well-educated people are more productive, can better utilize new technologies, and are more likely to develop innovations that drive economic growth. Moreover, people with higher education are less frequently unemployed and earn on average more than those without a university degree.

Education alone does not guarantee growth, as other areas also play an important role in the development of a society. However, without education, sustainable growth is hardly possible (via boeckler.de). Therefore, experts generally consider it unsustainable to just pump millions into education while neglecting other areas.

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Generation Z is pushing into the labor market. According to statistics, a large proportion has a university degree. However, this is exactly what becomes a downfall for some young people, as there are too many applicants for too few positions. In Germany, every 5th employee is overqualified: Generation Z is the best-educated generation in history: Unfortunately, it is also the most overqualified in the labor market

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WoW Mythos: Invisible Rabbits Crash Servers

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft is full of invisible rabbits. But is that true? And if so: Why are these rabbits everywhere?

There are many myths and mysteries surrounding World of Warcraft. One of them is that the loot is determined when entering a dungeon. A second myth is the existence of numerous invisible rabbits in the game. But what is the truth? Is it just a figment of the players’ imagination? Or is Azeroth actually inhabited by countless invisible rabbits?

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Is there any truth to the myth? Yes, there is. Because “invisible rabbits” are something that World of Warcraft has indeed been implementing since its very early days and are still in use today. The game world is full of small rabbits that, under normal conditions, cannot be seen by the players – because they are transparent and cannot be targeted.

Why are there rabbits? The answer is quite banal yet logical. Because the world of World of Warcraft is meant to feel alive. This means that not only player characters interact with the world, but also NPCs. On large battlefields, you can see mages hurling fireballs down a path, and elsewhere you see archers practicing their aim and shooting arrows.

All these effects only work if the animations have a “target” – that is, a point at which they are directed. These points are always creatures in the game. But if something should not hit an obvious creature at all, then Blizzard needs invisible rabbits. These then serve as proxies for the target.

How can you see the invisible rabbits? Occasionally, you can see these invisible rabbits, even though that is not intended by Blizzard. For example, in the WoW subreddit, there are sometimes posts where the rabbits have lost their invisibility:

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Those who look closely can sometimes recognize the rabbits even in invisible mode. Because although they are “invisible”, their model reacts to light and particle effects. Thus, one can occasionally see the outline of a rabbit when a bright spell effect is triggered by an NPC somewhere.

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Do the rabbits cause problems too? Yes, they do. Because the invisible rabbits can also lead to server issues. Especially during “The Burning Crusade”, this occurred more frequently. There, the rabbits were used in Nagrand so that the Legion’s cannons would fire at a target in the sky. For each shot, an invisible rabbit was generated – which did not despawn anymore. Those playing in the area had to deal with stutters and lags that could even affect the entire server.

Because even if the rabbits are invisible, several thousand could accumulate, all of which are calculated as entities and burden Blizzard’s servers and players’ hardware.

However, the system of invisible rabbits is not the only complex system in World of Warcraft. By now, the talents and abilities of the characters are also so confusing that sometimes one has to read a tooltip over 50 lines to truly understand all the intricacies of a skill.

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The author of Dragon Ball presents his first own manga, causing great concern among fans

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Toyotaro succeeded the manga of Dragon Ball Super. However, he will soon present another project at a fair – which has nothing to do with the adventures of the Saiyans.

What kind of project is it? After the death of Akira Toriyama, Toyotaro took over the reins of the manga of Dragon Ball Super. Since then, a new volume has already been released. But in addition, he is working on another original manga project. 

Since it is an original work, it will be completely detached from Dragon Ball. So far, the artist worked on a spin-off of Dragon Ball, which he even finished specifically for the continuation of Dragon Ball Super. 

What exactly the story is about will only be revealed when Toyotaro talks about his manga.

When will he present it? The mangaka wants to introduce his new work at this year’s Japan Expo, which takes place from July 3 to 6, 2025, in Paris. Together with Kazuhiko Torishima, an editor of Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump, he will host a panel.

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Toyotaro starts new project, which fans do not like

What are fans worried about? It is already difficult enough to keep a manga alive. The schedules of major mangaka can be very tight. For example, Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, barely ate and slept.

Toriyama also had to look for ways to save time in every corner. This is how the hair color of the Super Saiyan originated, because he no longer had to fill in the blonde hair.

On Kazenshuu, some users like WittyUsername are concerned in the comments that it might all be over for Dragon Ball now. Although some are happy for him that he can finally do his own project, others like Vegeta th3 4th say that such a workload could land him in the hospital.

Are the worries justified? Until the reveal of the manga, we can only speculate on how it will continue with Dragon Ball Super. However, it is already clear that Toyotaro will continue the manga of Dragon Ball Super – at least that has been communicated so far.

Therefore, it could be that the new manga project is only a one-shot. Afterwards, he would return to Dragon Ball Super.

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This could be one of several reasons for the long break that has occurred with Dragon Ball Super so far. In addition to mourning Toriyama and some logistical issues, a legal dispute could also be responsible: A dispute behind the scenes could be responsible for the long pause of Dragon Ball Super.

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Player in Dune: Awakening complains about a griefer who “ruined his night and made him cry”, receives immediate support

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The new survival game Dune: Awakening is already receiving positive feedback on Steam during its pre-release phase. Among the tens of thousands of players, however, there are apparently some who find the optional PvP zones insufficient. They are now annoying their victims even in the open world using underhanded methods.

Even before release, Dune: Awakening has over 100,000 players on Steam, who were able to start a week earlier with the Deluxe Edition. Everyone else has been able to play since June 10.

PvP is a big part of the game, but the developers say: You don’t have to be afraid of other players. However, a user on Reddit sees this quite differently and recounts an unpleasant encounter with a griefer.

This is what the griefer does: Dune: Awakening provides you with several features you need to survive in the desert, including a building tool and vehicles. Vehicles, in particular, are essential to avoid dehydration on long journeys or getting caught in nasty sandworm traps.

In the post, the Reddit user explains that he only parked his chopper briefly to scout an area from a high point. When he returned to his vehicle, a griefer had surrounded his bike with walls, making it inaccessible for him:

You ruined my night and made me cry. All I wanted was a night with friends and some escapism, but I guess the people in Dune are just as awful as in real life.

The post has garnered hundreds of comments within a few hours, with other players supporting the user, offering tips on what he can do – but also explaining that such things happen frequently.

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The building tool as a tool for nasty trolls

In a further thread, a user shows a picture of a player who apparently built his base intentionally in a thoroughfare. His house is positioned in such a way that no one can pass by. Destroying it is also not an option.

Fortunately, there are also honest players who find satisfactory solutions for all sides.

Another user has a nasty neighbor who always parks his vehicles right in front of the garage ramp. Users recommend reporting such behavior, as it counts as griefing and is something the developers want to punish.

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Alternatively, one could return to their vehicle with several deaths using the chopper and then use the storage tool in the future to pack vehicles. This would keep them safe from trolls.

Overall, the mood against such players is, however, extremely negative. Such behavior is usually only known from Rust or Ark and has no place in Dune. The game itself still holds strong ratings on Steam with 89%.

PvP in Dune: Awakening is actually optional and only possible in the deep desert. However, what the griefers are doing here is quite close to that. During the tests, there were already issues with similar behavior, but the developers reacted directly: shroud is treated so poorly in the new survival MMO Dune that the developers react live on Twitch

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Developers of Chrono Odyssey explain why many large MMORPGs of the future focus entirely on PvE

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

With Chrono Odyssey, Aion 2, and ArcheAge Chronicles, there are a whole range of big MMORPGs from Asia that will fully focus on PvE content in the future. A developer now explains why this is the case.

Which developer is it and what does he say? Sangtae Yoon is the Executive Producer of Chrono Odyssey, the certainly biggest new MMORPG that is set to be released in the current gaming year 2025 here in the West.

In an interview with the MMORPG-specialized YouTuber Kanon, the lead developer talked about the strong PvE focus of Chrono Odyssey and why the developers decided to offer PvP only as an optional activity in special regions (via YouTube).

The simple explanation from Sangtae Yoon: The internal numbers of the team show that only about 5 to 10 percent of all players would prefer PvP content. The absolute majority enjoys playing PvE. This also explains why upcoming MMORPGs like Aion 2 and ArcheAge Chronicles want to move away from the roots of their predecessors and also focus much more on PvE.

The new trailer for Chrono Odyssey from the Summer Game Fest:

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No Pay2Win! Honestly! I swear!

What else does the developer say? When Kanon has an Asian MMORPG developer in front of him, the Pay2Win question inevitably comes up: How fair will the payment model be? The bold promise from Sangtae Yoon: Chrono Odyssey will not have any Pay2Win elements. However, since Tarisland, it has been known that such promises actually mean nothing.

Otherwise, the interview was mainly about the content that all interested parties can expect in Chrono Odyssey. The chief developer emphasized once again that they want to focus on content for solo players and small groups of 5 to 10 players. Players will have the choice of whether they want to craft or earn the best possible equipment.

Additionally, Sangtae Yoon explained that there will be no daily quests, so players will not feel obligated to log in every day. You can expect an open world without loading screens, where thousands of other adventurers are expected to roam.

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Lastly, the developer confirmed that Chrono Odyssey will be released worldwide simultaneously, and that upcoming updates will also be released in all regions in parallel. By the way, a beta weekend is starting soon, but not everyone will be allowed to participate: The hottest MMORPG of 2025 reveals the date for beta – Here’s how to increase your chances of an invitation

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In a new survival game on Steam, you build a train with friends and must survive on a foreign planet

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In Railborn, a new survival game on Steam, you fight for survival on a hostile planet. Your best protection against the elements is a train, which you can expand alone – or with friends – from a small cart to a huge base.

What kind of game is it? Railborn is a survival game and the second title from developer Washbear Studio on Steam. The title will first launch in Early Access – the developers have not yet revealed when exactly.

You can watch a trailer for the game here:

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Surviving on a deadly planet

What is the game about? In Railborn, you find yourself on an alien planet, 350 light-years away from Earth. At first glance, it may resemble Earth in terms of flora, but alien creatures inhabit it.

However, you don’t need to worry about the planet’s inhabitants. The trailer shows no battles against aliens. Instead, the greatest danger is likely to come from the planet itself:

Outside the safety of your train lies a hostile, doomed world where every step is a struggle against suffocation, starvation, and the planet itself.

via Steam

Your best protection against the elements is your train. With the resources you find on the planet, you will continually expand it – car by car. You start with a simple cart, but over time, you can build multi-story behemoths.

Your objectives are:

  • collect rare plants, and restore the dying biomes of the planet in your train
  • discover abandoned outposts and alien monoliths to decipher the planet’s history
  • transport your train with everything you’ve salvaged onto the “ultimate track” into outer space
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Player gets 1,200 graphics card from Nvidia for only 9 euros because his company has no idea, but eventually his trick is revealed

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A player reports that he obtained his Nvidia RTX 3090 for under 10 euros. His former employer did not realize at the time what the graphics card was really worth.

A user reports that he has had an Nvidia RTX 3090 in his computer for 2 years. The RTX 3090 was considered the fastest graphics card back then and is still regarded as a very good high-end model if you can still find it used. The MSRP of the graphics card was adjusted after some price changes to 1,999 euros.

However, the user explained that he only paid 10 euros for his RTX 3090 because his employer did not know what the graphics card was actually worth at the time.

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Player salvages usable RTX 3090 from 1.5 tons of graphics cards that actually works

The player reports: The user stated on Reddit that he would be working in the “tech recycling” sector. At his employer’s place was a huge box with 1,500 kg of old RTX 3000 series graphics cards that were to be dismantled.

The user learned about this from a colleague and decided to acquire some models. The trick in the operation to pay only a few euros: The managers in the company did not know the true value of the cards and sold them to him for just scrap value:

Since it is electronic waste and my managers are not very technically inclined, they sold us the parts for the raw material value, which was only 10 dollars.

I bought an RTX 3080 TI that looked in perfect condition, but it couldn’t connect, so I tried it with this slightly battered RTX 3090 – aside from a broken fan and a slightly bent cover, it started immediately and has been my main GPU for 2 years now.

My colleague also got a 3070 TI, but it had a line on the display. In the end, he returned it via RMA and got a fully functional 3070 TI for $30.

Unfortunately, according to the user, the upper management caught on at some point and ended the resale of the graphics cards from recycling. He himself stated that he made some good finds during that time:

Unfortunately, upper management found out and no longer sold us cheap parts, but I got some good deals while I was there.

Since his employer found out that you can take very good hardware for little money, the user claims that working there is no longer worth it.

What else did he receive at a low price?

  • Sennheiser HD 598s for 10 US dollars
  • Meta Quest 2 for 10 US dollars
  • Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB for 20 US dollars
  • Nintendo Switch for 10 US dollars
  • ASUS TUF laptop with RTX 3050 Ti for about 200 US dollars
  • Xbox Series X controller,
  • Samsung curved monitor (3440×1440) with 100 Hz for 50 US dollars.

In another post on Reddit, he added that there was of course a certain risk involved with each of the offers. Because you couldn’t test the items at work:

We couldn’t test them at work, so we always took a risk. But most of the time, it worked out.

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Another player upgraded his gaming PC and stated that he purchased an RTX 3090 Ti for 1,600 euros to skip the 4000 series. Now he wants to upgrade his computer again with the 5000 series. But after a month, he wants to return his RTX 5090. Because he is not really satisfied: Gamer buys a graphics card for 2,600 euros, already draws a disappointed conclusion after 1 month

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