We now know all classes of the most important MMORPG of 2025, but the community only complains: “looks SO boring”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In 2025, the new MMORPG Chrono Odyssey is set to launch in the West. Now, leakers have revealed all classes and weapons, yet fans can’t help but complain.

What classes does the MMORPG offer? Chrono Odyssey aims to launch with six different classes. Each class comes without gender lock and is supposed to be able to wield three different weapons. The following classes have been revealed by leakers:

  • Berserker – Chain Blades, Twin Axes, Battle Axe
  • Swordsman – Greatsword, Sword and Shield, Dual Blades
  • Ranger – Bow, Crossbow, Rapier
  • Paladin – Spear, Halberd, Mace
  • Wizard – Staff, Mana Sphere, Grimoire
  • Assassin – Sabre, Wrist Blades, Musket

The information about the classes partly comes from videos on YouTube and partly from playtesters who shared it. Besides the weapons and classes, there is also a short text for each class that describes its role.

This text reveals what is already known from the genre. The wizard heals, the paladin tanks, and the assassin attacks from stealth. Thus, fans remain unsurprised.

Here you can watch the trailer for the beta of Chrono Odyssey:

Start video
Chrono Odyssey: Trailer prepares you for the beta in June

18 Weapons, 6 Classes, and No Surprise

How do gamers find the concept? Fans on Reddit are not thrilled with the new information. They primarily rate the classes and weapons as boring and generic. User Cold_Associate2213 writes on Reddit: “The same generic classes we have gotten in MMOs over the last 20 years. Lol and lmao.”

User HesJustOneMan also feels uninspired on Reddit: “These classes and weapons look SO boring lmao. Hope it’s a good game.”

Player Crazy-Nose-4289 also finds it not very impressive on Reddit: “Yes, it’s a Korean MMO developed with UE5.”

User Clayskii0981 explains on Reddit: “FYI, these are just starter classes, it will have a full character creation. These are not gender-locked pre-made heroes.”

No one needs to worry about having to play exactly the characters shown during character creation. Chrono Odyssey will offer a character editor with various options.

More on the topic
One of the Rocket Beans shows why many can’t understand WoW anymore
von Cortyn
These 5 mounts from Final Fantasy XIV are so absurd that you must have them
von Sophia Weiss
FFXIV is soon bringing a new class and finally lures me back to Eorzea after a long break
von Nico Scheibel

Although Chrono Odyssey likely provides little surprises with its classes and weapon system, this can also be a positive aspect. The class system has been tried and tested and is popular. In other MMORPGs, players have no problem choosing from these archetypes. However, another Korean MMORPG is really more advanced: Lost Ark: All 25 Classes at a Glance – How They Play

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. mmorpg.org.pl
  2. Reddit

Thanks to two new skills, you can teleport through enemies in Diablo 4 almost continuously, making it perfect for speed farming

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 3 minutes

With Season 9, new skills are introduced in Diablo 4, and a combination of several abilities allows you to teleport almost continuously through groups of monsters. This is particularly suitable for speedfarming – but fans are already fearing a nerf.

What skills are these? In Season 9, the so-called Horadric spells come into play. These consist of three components that you can combine as desired to expand your builds. A combination of catalyst, infusions, and arcana allows for virtually unlimited teleports.

The following components are required:

  • Catalyst: Drive (Arcane Magic): Creates a mana explosion that deals damage and knocks back all enemies. Colliding enemies take damage again.
  • Infusion: Glowing remains: Your spell catalyst now deals fire and burning damage, destroys enemy structures, and has a chance to ignite the ground beneath enemies, causing burning damage over time.
  • Arcana:
    • Floating Flail (legendary): Your catalyst gains a specialized teleport effect that makes you unobstructed.
    • Bloody Spell (legendary): Your catalyst gains a specialized execution effect for enemies that are not bosses. Mana explosion executes enemies with 10% or less health that are not bosses. Successful executions reset the cooldown.

The combination of “Floating Flail” and “Bloody Spell” ensures that the explosion of your catalyst kills monsters faster. Additionally, monster kills reset your cooldown.

This means concretely: As long as you kill enemies, your cooldown resets, you can spam the teleport of “Floating Flail” and dash across the map, as Diablo expert Rob2628 explains in his YouTube video. There you can also see gameplay of how the build plays with different classes.

When can I use the skills? The skills come into play with Season 9, scheduled for July 1, 2025. Then the Horadric spells, which we have detailed here, can be equipped and used by every class. Until the evening of June 3, you can also try the skills on the PTR for Season 9. You will receive them from the boost NPC Mrak.

Start video
Blizzard summarizes the story of Diablo 4 in the video

“This looks like fun – will definitely be nerfed”

What are fans afraid of now? After players were able to try the skills on the PTR (test server), many fear a nerf to the skills or the combination. Under Rob’s YouTube video, users write the following:

  • sykrad4208 says: “AYO, THIS LOOKS INCREDIBLE! Can’t wait to test the nerfed version in the game, where probably nothing will work anymore.”
  • Coffeecupdev writes: “If Blizzard doesn’t completely break it – or at least take away the fun – the hell hordes will be a real ‘blast’, HA!”
  • RLuis2007 comments: “I wish people would avoid the PTR so that cool things can actually make it to the live server. You’re just helping Blizzard nerf the fun stuff 😂”

Also on Reddit, the community discusses the new skill combination. The general tenor is: What is so much fun will definitely be toned down soon. Bloodstarvedhunter reminds in a comment of the evade build of the Spirit-born that was nerfed in Season 6, as it caused server lags and impacted other players. This could also happen here, the user suspects.

Could a nerf follow? This is still unclear. Rob2628 himself remains relaxed about it. In his video, he emphasizes that the build is fast and entertaining, but not overpowered. The damage is okay, but not excessive. The build is ideal for speedfarming, not for boss fights. “We’re talking about quick farming in, I don’t know, dungeon level 60 to 70 or so – for XP, for mats,” he notes.

More on Diablo 4:
Video about Lord of Hatred shows new feature for Diablo 4 for the first time, allows you to farm rare items relaxed
von Nicole Wakulczyk
“Mama is back”: Fans of Diablo 4 thought the big villain was dead, now he is coming back
von Nico Scheibel

Also on Reddit, one can read in the comments: The build does not excel in brutal DPS, but in speed. For endgame activities like hell hordes or nightmare dungeons, this could be a perfect addition. And anyone who is keen on boss fights can just take a different, stronger build. In Season 9, there are not only new skills but also an update for existing endgame activities. In our overview, you will find all the information: Diablo 4 Season 9: Everything about release, builds, and content

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. YouTube

WoW Patch 11.1.7 has a release date – everything about the content and the 1-button rotation

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The next patch of World of Warcraft is around the corner and is already finished. It’s starting in just a few days. We have all the info.

Patch 11.1.7 is the next small content update for World of Warcraft and brings many small improvements and new features. Now Blizzard has finally announced the release date – and it’s significantly earlier than many expected. It’s starting in just 2 weeks.

When is the release date of patch 11.1.7? The release for patch 11.1.7 is on June 18, 2025 – so in about 2 weeks. As usual, the patch arrives on the US realms a day earlier due to the different maintenance schedules.

Start video
WoW admits: When it comes to housing, it was inspired by WildStar

The major features of patch 11.1.7

Campaign in Arathi Highlands

Some smaller skirmishes between the Horde and the Alliance are likely to escalate into larger battles in the Arathi Highlands. Notable characters like Faerin, Danath, and Gey’arah are trying to contain the conflicts – but whether they will succeed or if the Horde and Alliance will draw closer to war once more, you will have to experience for yourselves.

The Single-Button Rotation

World of Warcraft has been introducing more improvements and options in recent years to make the game accessible to players who face challenges or do not enjoy certain gameplay systems. Therefore, patch 11.1.7 includes an option that allows you no longer to memorize complex rotations.

The “Single-Button Assistant” ensures that you only need to repeatedly press a single button while still using a variety of your abilities in a sensible manner.

However, this option comes with a small disadvantage, as you will have an increased global cooldown – meaning there will be a bit more time between using abilities. This means that players without this setting will be more powerful.

For those who do not want to deal with complex rotations, this is a good way to play various content that they would otherwise not enjoy.

We have more details about the “Single-Button Rotation” in this article.

WoW Xalatath Heart of Darkness title title 1280x720
More about Xal’atath will be revealed soon.

Lorewalking – The Story of Warcraft Reexplained

Another new feature is “Lorewalking”. Here you can talk to Lorewalker Cho, who guides you through various quest lines from the story of World of Warcraft. The focus is on the stories of important characters, such as the Lich King or Xal’atath.

Alongside Cho, you experience these old quests bundled together while Cho provides additional context. At the end of each series, there are sometimes a few new missions that summarize the presented content or even open up new storytelling opportunities.

At the beginning, there are 3 stories that you can experience:

Additionally, another story has been found in the data mining regarding the elven races. However, when it will be released is still unclear.

Overloaded Depth

The depths are getting a new look, as some depths can now be “overloaded”. You will receive a new, powerful belt that grants special effects during the depths. In return, however, new enemies, traps, and other dangers await in the depths, which in turn reward better equipment.

Whether the depths will remain worthwhile for the rest of season 2 remains to be seen – at least solo fans should get a bit more variety.

More about WoW:
The 16 MMORPGs with the most players according to official numbers from the developers
von Karsten Scholz
WoW: How to get guaranteed equipment with item level 259
von Cortyn
Blizzard wins lawsuit against Turtle WoW, forcing the largest private server for Classic Plus to settlement
von Karsten Scholz

What else is in the patch? Aside from the highlights, the timewalking system is also being expanded. 6 dungeons from “Battle for Azeroth” are joining the rotation and offer new rewards.

There will also be the event of the “Greedy Envoy” at a later time, where all classes can earn new colorations of the HD version of the Tier-2 set. At the same time, it should also be significantly easier to obtain rare classic rewards during this event. Whether this only applies to transmog or also includes coveted mounts remains to be seen.
The patch might also be a good moment to convert some other players to WoW…

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/

The most popular class in Elden Ring: Nightreign has a skill that few know about

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring: Nightreign, players have 8 different classes available, each bringing their own abilities. One of these abilities can also be used for a purpose that many players have not even noticed.

Which class and ability are we talking about? It is about the archer Ironeye, who can shoot an unstoppable arrow at supersonic speed at his enemies with his Ultimate ability, dealing high damage.

Like with most other attacks, his Ultimate can also revive fallen teammates. This seems new to many, as it is one of the most important (and very frequently occurring) gameplay elements of the game. However, a player on Reddit discovered that the word “unstoppable” is meant more literally for Ironeye’s arrow shot than many would assume.

Here you see the trailer for the Ironeye class from Elden Ring: Nightreign:

Start video
Elden Ring: Nightreign reveals the archer character ‘Ironeye’ in a new trailer

Ironeye’s abilities excite players

How can Ironeye’s ability be further utilized? Player Templar-Headless reports on Reddit about a fight in Nightreign, where he fought as Ironeye against a mini-boss in a dungeon underground with a Guardian. When the Revenant of the team, who is up on the surface of the map, goes down, he doesn’t hesitate long.

With Ironeye’s Ultimate, he fires the arrow through the roof towards his dying teammate – and it works. Ironeye’s Ultimate is truly unstoppable, even the game’s terrain cannot stop the effect. An important hint that can turn the fate of many runs at the right moment.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Reddit content

What makes Ironeye a favorite among many players? Under the post, many fans of the Nightfarers write why they love Ironeye as a character and playable class:

  • “Ironeye has become my favorite character. Such a great skill set. Marking has saved me so often, allowing me to avoid incoming big attacks from the larger bosses,” writes Greenslang2017.
  • batman12399 replies: “His I-Frames [Invincibility-Frames = in these frames, the character is invulnerable] are insane, they last the entire length of the animation, which combined with the ridiculous range is like a ‘Get out of jail free’ card for pretty much any attack.”
  • “I feel he is the best. I teamed up with a duo who both played Ironeye while I tanked with the Hawk, and we cleared almost the entire map including the bosses,” writes Churro1912.
More about Nightreign
Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces a new item that completely disrupts common tactics – “This is absolute madness”
von Alexander Mehrwald
The nun in Nightreign only takes a day to conquer the internet, which some fans seem to appreciate a little too much
von Caroline Fuller
Elden Ring Nightreign receives a terrible area that makes fans bite the controller in every Souls game
von Christoph Waldboth

The game was just released a few days ago, so there are still plenty of opportunities to discover further unnoticed abilities and quickly overlooked features. Here at MeinMMO, we want to provide you with more tips so you can also get the most out of your experience in Nightreign – even if you prefer to play solo: Elden Ring: Nightreign – How to play best as a solo player

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Reddit

A character appears in The Lord of the Rings for no more than 3 minutes, yet the story would likely have turned out differently without him

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

In the third movie of The Lord of the Rings, a character appears who, despite their brief appearance, is very important. We are talking about the Mouth of Sauron, a rather creepy character.

Who is the Mouth of Sauron? In “The Return of the King,” there is a striking scene that is only present in the Extended Cut of the film. In it, there is a meeting between Aragorn and a character named the Mouth of Sauron.

This is a man who over the years became a loyal servant of Sauron and is also referred to as the “Messenger of Mordor.” He negotiates with Aragorn and Gandalf on behalf of his master – namely the “Mouth of Sauron.”

In the film, the creepy fellow is beheaded by Aragorn at the end of the failed negotiations. In the book, he simply rides back behind the Black Gate.

However, his role in the story is much larger and is not addressed in the film adaptation. He even helped Sauron track down the One Ring.

Start video
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Trailer (German)

Sauron’s Close Confidant

Where did the Mouth of Sauron come from? Although the eerie design suggests otherwise, the figure is a man. His real name is unknown. He is descended from the Black Númenóreans, a people who submitted to both Sauron and the Witch King of Angmar.

At the time when Sauron was slowly regaining strength, this man entered the service of the dark lord. He became a sorcerer and managed to prolong his life through dark magic. Among Sauron’s subjects, he quickly became known as exceedingly wicked and brutal – despite not being one of the Nazgûl or the cruelest orcs.

Sauron valued his servant greatly and made him the lieutenant of the Tower of Barad-dûr, Sauron’s own fortress. The Mouth of Sauron was very close to him, communicated directly with him, and frequently delivered his messages.

Within the narrative of the books, he also played an even more important role than in the film.

In Search of the One Ring

How did the Mouth of Sauron serve his master? As Sauron regained strength and began searching for the One Ring, Gollum fell into his hands. The poor creature was tortured to find out what had happened to the ring after Gollum lost it.

During this torture, the Mouth of Sauron was presumably present and directed the interrogation. He learned that a certain “Baggins” in the “Shire” supposedly had the ring. Sauron promptly sent out his Black Riders, which set the events of “The Lord of the Rings” in motion.

Furthermore, the Mouth of Sauron likely visited the dwarves and offered them a proposal: they should side with Mordor and fight against the free peoples of Middle-earth. The messenger of Sauron also asked the dwarves if they knew anything about a ring, but did not reveal that it was the mightiest of all rings.

More on the topic
More on the topic
9 powerful Elves from Lord of the Rings who could easily take on Sauron’s Orcs
von Christoph Waldboth
More on the topic
Lord of the Rings: The 4 Strongest Dragons in the Power Ranking
von Christoph Waldboth
More on the topic
An elf from the world of The Lord of the Rings was such a good smith that he alone sparked a whole war
von Christoph Waldboth

The Mouth of Sauron met his end in the film before the Black Gate when Aragorn killed him. In the book, he was allowed to live on, with his end uncertain. Either way, his role in the story is very important, and without him, it would probably have played out differently. Other characters and events were also changed in the movie adaptation: The Lord of the Rings: 7 differences between the books and films


This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. lotr.fandom.com

Dune: Awakening announces private servers at release, but you can’t stay completely alone

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Dune: Awakening have long been working on private servers for their survival MMO. Now they’re launching just in time for release.

What have the developers announced? The developers of Dune: Awakening announced private servers shortly before release (via Steam). So far, the developers have always emphasized that they were working on it and would add private servers after launch, but now it seems they’ve managed to do it before the launch.

On the release on June 5th, several providers will offer servers for rent that players can hire. Anyone renting a server can also make some settings that are not possible on official servers. For example, server owners can completely disable safety zones, thus enabling PvP anywhere on the map.

Also adjustable is the taxation of bases, which otherwise would mean that the homes of players who have stopped playing would decay. Owners can also activate and deactivate sandstorms and give their server a unique name. So far, there are no admin commands or character transfers, but the developers intend to provide these settings later.

What will happen after the launch of Dune: Awakening, you can find out here:

Start video
Creative Director Joel Bylos erklärt, was euch in Dune: Awakening nach Release alles erwartet

Private servers, but you are not alone

How do private servers work in an MMO? The developers make it clear that even private servers share areas with other servers. Anyone renting a private server for Dune: Awakening is essentially renting a so-called Sietch. The Sietches are sub-servers where the world of the Harkonnen Basin exists.

This is where the start of the game as well as the mid-game takes place. The permanent player bases are also located there. When it comes to the endgame in the deep desert, trading at the bases of Harkonnen or Atreides, players from the private server will meet other players again.

Anyone who has dreamed of transforming the PvP-heavy endgame into a PvE game without danger with a private server will be disappointed.

However, visiting other private servers with your own character should be possible. Players can bring everything their character carries, and it will be possible to claim land that is not claimable on the official servers.

Here you can see how private servers work:

Info graphic on the private servers of Dune: Awakening
This is how the interaction between private and official servers works.

What initially sounds like it would provide PvE players with an alternative endgame turns out to be just a light version of a real private server. How the endgame will really be and why it is not just for PvP fans will be explained here: Developers of Dune: Awakening explain why you don’t have to be afraid of other players, even if PvP is an important part of the game

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Entwickler News auf Steam

Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare: How to Share Your Games with Friends

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

On the Nintendo Switch 2 you can easily share games with friends and other players. MeinMMO explains how the feature works and what you need to consider when sharing.

The most important points at a glance:

  • GameShare enables the sharing of compatible games from “Switch 2” systems to other “Switch 2” consoles or to older original Switch consoles.
  • Only Switch 2 consoles can start the game sharing, but both Switch and Switch 2 can receive shares.
  • Supports local wireless sharing and online sharing via GameChat (online sharing is limited to Switch 2).
  • Shared games can only be played online during an active GameChat session.
  • Supports multiplayer gameplay on up to four devices simultaneously. Allows multiplayer games without everyone needing to own the game.
  • Partially integrated into Nintendo Switch Online: Requires a “Nintendo Switch Online” membership for online GameShare after March 31, 2026.

What is GameShare? GameShare is a new feature introduced with the Switch 2. Users can share compatible games with friends and family members and play together, even if the recipients do not own the game themselves. This feature works both locally and online. Additionally, you can share game licenses with other devices for a limited time.

Start video
Nintendo showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer

Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare: Requirements, Features, and Costs

What is required for GameShare?

  • You definitely need a Nintendo Switch 2 if you want to share games with friends. Because only with a Switch 2 can you initiate sharing. This applies to both local and online exchanges.
  • Games must be compatible with GameShare. At the start, these include Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Super Mario Odyssey, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, 51 Worldwide Games, and Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (via Nintendo.de)
  • If you want to share your games online with friends, you will need a “Nintendo Switch Online” membership for online GameShare after March 31, 2026.
Costs for “Nintendo Switch Online”: An individual membership for 1 month costs 3.99 €, 3 months 7.99 €, and 12 months 19.99 €. There is also a family membership that costs 34.99 € for 12 months and covers up to 8 Nintendo accounts.

Virtual Software Cards: Share Games on the Switch

How does sharing work? Nintendo is introducing so-called Virtual Game Cards (VGCs). According to Nintendo, you can exchange your games on both the original Switch and the Switch 2 with other consoles.

Before the first digital exchange, you first need to connect your two consoles locally. After that, you can exchange your games between the consoles. If you own two consoles that are linked to the same Nintendo account, you can choose on which console you want to play your titles.

Important: Once someone uses your game, you cannot use it. This is reminiscent of the principle of Steam Family, where only one player can use a license. Exclusive titles of the Switch 2 cannot be shared, however.

More on the topic
The gaming industry is shaken by layoffs, but Nintendo defies the crisis
von Benedikt Schlotmann
Is RAM too expensive for you? Here are 5 alternatives to game without an expensive gaming PC
von Benedikt Schlotmann
Experts say: Nintendo is bringing new Switch 2 especially for Europe, has a decisive advantage
von Cedric Holmeier

In a few days, the Switch 2 will be released. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information ahead of the release in 10 questions for you and explains what you should know just before the release: Nintendo Switch 2: The 10 most important questions and answers about the release

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat: All Features and Costs at a Glance

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

The Switch 2 will receive a new exclusive feature with GameChat. MeinMMO explains what you need to know and what costs you may incur if you want to use GameChat.

The essentials at a glance:

  • GameChat supports video and voice chat with up to 12 participants simultaneously. Up to 4 players can share the screen or participate in the video chat at the same time.
  • Access to the chat via a special “C button” on the right Joy-Con controller.
  • GameChat is compatible with USB-C cameras for video calls. The Switch 2 also features a built-in microphone with noise cancellation and adaptive volume control.
  • Integrated into Nintendo Switch Online: free until March 31, 2026, after which a subscription is required.
  • Works in all play modes of the Switch 2: TV, tabletop, and handheld.
  • GameChat offers live subtitles (real-time transcription) and text-to-speech.

What is GameChat? GameChat is a new feature introduced with the Nintendo Switch 2. It is a communication tool that can be used in multiplayer. MeinMMO explains what GameChat offers and what limitations exist.

Start video
Nintendo showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer

GameChat: Platforms, Features, and Costs

What does GameChat cost? At launch, GameChat is free on the Switch 2. Nintendo refers to this as a “welcome offer.” You can use GameChat for free until March 31, 2026, after which a “Nintendo Switch Online” membership is required.

You can also use GameChat for free without a subscription until March 31, 2026.

Costs for “Nintendo Switch Online”: An individual membership for 1 month costs €3.99, 3 months €7.99, and 12 months €19.99. There is also a family membership that costs €34.99 for 12 months and covers up to 8 Nintendo accounts.

On which platforms is GameChat available? GameChat is currently only available for the Nintendo Switch 2. The feature is not available on the Switch 1, and there is also no app for Android or iOS.

What features does GameChat offer?

  • GameChat supports video calls when users connect a compatible USB-C camera.
  • GameChat can also be used as a voice chat without video.
  • The Switch 2 has a built-in microphone with noise cancellation designed to filter out background noises such as game sound or household noise.
  • The microphone is also designed to adjust its volume based on the player’s environment, whether they are close to or far from the console.
  • GameChat is intended to offer live captions that transcribe spoken words in real-time and text-to-speech functionalities.

Furthermore, GameChat can be used in all modes of the Switch 2: TV, tabletop, and handheld.

More on the topic
The gaming industry is shaken by layoffs, but Nintendo defies the crisis
von Benedikt Schlotmann
Is RAM too expensive for you? Here are 5 alternatives to game without an expensive gaming PC
von Benedikt Schlotmann
Experts say: Nintendo is bringing new Switch 2 especially for Europe, has a decisive advantage
von Cedric Holmeier

In a few days, the Switch 2 will be released. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information before the release in a bundled format of 10 questions for you, explaining what you should know just before the release: Nintendo Switch 2: The 10 most important questions and answers about the release

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. nintendo.com

A gacha game that you may have never heard of makes approximately twice as much money as Genshin

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

Among the most well-known gacha games available on smartphones are Genshin Impact and Pokémon TCG Pocket. However, market estimates suggest that an entirely different title is leading in terms of revenue.

Which game likely generates the most revenue? Love and Deepspace is a spin-off of the “Mr. Love” game series, featuring 5 handsome men at its center.

  • At its core, the gacha game is a dating simulation. You can date 5 young men, enter into relationships with them, and experience intimate moments.
  • The cutscenes are more elaborately animated than in other dating simulations. Additionally, you can interact a little by touching certain body parts.
  • In the meantime, you must fight an alien race as a Deepspace Hunter in an action role-playing manner. You use various weapons and abilities to defeat your opponents. 
  • There are even different combat modes, including a roguelike mode called Abyssal Chaos.
What are gacha games?

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

You yourself play as a woman whose name you can customize. The 5 boys named Xavier, Zayne, Rafayel, Stylus, and Caleb assist you in combat when you’re not on a romantic date with them. Each of the men has a distinct personality.

Start video
Love and Deepspace: Trailer for the Spring Update of the Gacha Game

Love and Deepspace likely achieves the highest profit

How much revenue does it generate? Gacha Revenue has published a market estimate that considers only smartphone games utilizing gacha mechanics. It shows that Love and Deepspace generated the highest revenue in May 2025.

Love and Deepspace achieved revenue of 60.8 million euros. In second place is Pokémon TCG Pocket, which earned 57.8 million euros during the same period. Behind them are well-known gacha games like Honkai: Star Rail or Genshin Impact.

The majority of the revenue is reportedly generated by players from China (via wnhub.io). Within one year of release, Chinese players are said to have spent around 178 million euros. Closely following are the USA with about 30 million euros and Japan with 26 million euros. In Europe, revenues are not as strong, which is why the title is relatively unknown here.

More on the topic
With Arknights: Endfield launching today, it is the biggest competitor to Genshin Impact in years, but it has a special feature
von Cedric Holmeier
New anime game combines Genshin and Satisfactory, and over 35 million players are eager to play it
von Cedric Holmeier
The 10 Best Mobile MMORPGs 2026 for iOS and Android
von Alexander Leitsch

Where does the money come from? As is typical for a gacha game, there are different currencies that you can buy for your real money. The system is, as is common for the genre, complex. You buy crystals to then convert them into diamonds. 

With the diamonds, you can then purchase the wish tickets. They are usually the reason players spend their money. These wish tickets unlock the gacha mechanic, where you randomly obtain content such as:

  • Story content
  • Voice messages from lovers
  • Interactive scenes

There is a danger that players will not draw the desired content and fall into a gambling addiction. A streamer even regrets promoting such “addictive practices”.

Are you yourself affected by gambling addiction or do you have questions? The ZDF has compiled professional contact points, which we link here.

Here you can find help for gambling addiction & prevention:

– BZgA – Federal Center for Health Education
– Playing Responsibly (BZgA)
– Check Your Game (BZgA)

Additionally, you can invest in monthly passes and subscriptions that reward you with daily diamonds or accelerated progress. There are many other spending options such as outfits or resources, but the greatest temptation to spend money are the wish tickets.

The ZDF has previously reported on how German Twitch streamers profit from gambling addiction. It explains the business model of online casinos and the high sums that affected individuals have lost: ZDF shows how German Twitch streamers profit from gambling addiction

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Elden Ring: Nightreign – Change Skins and Unlock Dressing Room

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

In Elden Ring: Nightreign you can give your characters various skins. When you can change them and how to unlock the feature, you’ll find out here.

How to use skins in Nightreign? To customize the appearance of your Nightfarers, you have a series of different skins (clothing / eng. Garbs) available. You need to unlock these in various ways and then purchase them for Trouve. Otherwise, you cannot influence the appearance of your characters.

However, to use the feature and change the skins, you must first unlock the wardrobe. Here you’ll find out how to do that.

Start video
Is Elden Ring: Nightreign worth it for Souls fans?

Unlock the wardrobe and change skins

How do you unlock the feature? To be able to use the skins, you first need to unlock the wardrobe. You only need to have completed the first expedition with Tricephalos and defeated the Night Lord in any other expedition.

After that, the Iron Handlanger will come to you and explain that you can now use the room. You will find the room at the following location in the Round Table Keep:

Elden-Ring-Nightreign-Kleiderzimmer
Here you will find the wardrobe.

How to change your skins: To access your clothing, you just need to enter the room and select the mirror cabinet.

Elden-Ring-Nightreign-Der-Spiegel
The mirror cabinet also serves as your wardrobe for skins.

There you can then customize the appearance of the various Nightfarers and also purchase newly unlocked skins for Trouve. The skins cost 14,000 or 35,000 Trouve each.

Elden-Ring-Nightreign-Skin-Wächter-Dunkelheit
In the selection in the wardrobe, you can change skins and purchase them for Trouve.

Your skins have purely cosmetic influence on the game and offer no improvements to your stats or other advantages. You will automatically receive the first 2 skins for each class when you unlock the wardrobe.

For all others, you must meet certain conditions. An overview of all available skins and how to unlock them can be found here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – All skins for each class.

More on the topic
Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces a new item that completely disrupts common tactics – “This is absolute madness”
von Alexander Mehrwald
The nun in Nightreign only takes a day to conquer the internet, which some fans seem to appreciate a little too much
von Caroline Fuller
Elden Ring Nightreign receives a terrible area that makes fans bite the controller in every Souls game
von Christoph Waldboth

With the skins, you can give your Nightfarers a little individuality. This is especially worthwhile in multiplayer to stand out from other players. But even in solo mode, you can enjoy the alternative appearance. Many players find, by the way, that Nightreign solo is much harder than in a group. With our tips and tricks, you can make your next solo run easier: Elden Ring: Nightreign – How to play best as a solo player

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Pokémon GO: Is the Spotlight Hour worth it tomorrow?

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

The first Spotlight Hour in June 2025 at Pokémon GO is coming up. What content and bonuses will it bring on 03.06?

When does the Spotlight Hour start? On June 3rd, the first Spotlight Hour in June will start as usual at 18:00. It will run until 19:00 before the normal spawns reappear.

Which Pokémon is featured on June 3rd? The Pokémon for this Spotlight Hour is Parfi. It is a Fairy-type Pokémon that has an evolution: Parfinesse.

What is special about Parfi? To evolve Parfi, you need not only 50 candies but also to complete a task. It only evolves when incense is active. Don’t have any incense right now? Then you can also use a different item for the Parfi evolution, more about that here.

What bonus is active? You will receive double XP for each catch during the Spotlight Hour. With a Luck Egg, you can double the XP again. So the hour is a good opportunity to gather XP on your way to Level 50.

Start video
Pokémon GO: Teaser for the new Season

Is the Spotlight Hour with Parfi worth it?

Parfi’s strength: Unfortunately not that strong – and neither is Parfinesse. If you’re looking for a strong attacker, it’s better to use other Pokémon from the list of the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO.

The bonus with the XP is at least useful, but only if you’re not yet at Level 50.

Is the hour worth it? No, if you want a strong Pokémon. It’s more of an hour for those who still need Parfi or Parfinesse in their Pokédex or want to collect XP. Since Parfi appears in high numbers, you’ll quickly gather the candies for Parfinesse. And: You can try to catch the Shiny Parfi. The chance is low, but maybe you’ll get lucky with all the spawns.

What’s next? Starting June 3rd, the new season in Pokémon GO also begins. It comes with some exciting events. Want to know what you can look forward to in the new month? Then we have the overview for you here: All events in Pokémon GO in June 2025.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

German Twitch streamer had to face Los Ratones again in the finals of his LoL league, fans celebrate: “It was so satisfying”

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

In League of Legends, the finals of the Spring Playoffs 2025 of the NCL League took place. Once again, 2 well-known teams faced each other. NORD had to play against Los Ratones to qualify for the EM. Despite a clear 3:0, the fans celebrated the exciting matches.

Who are the two teams? The NCL is a regional league in League of Legends, consisting of teams from Scandinavian and British countries. It has actually been quite insignificant, but since the team Los Ratones has existed, it has been watched by many fans. Los Ratones was founded by the streamer Caedrel and consists of solo-queue streamers or former professionals.

  • Thebausffs plays on the top lane
  • Velja in the jungle
  • Nemesis on the mid lane
  • Crownie as ADC
  • The legendary Rekkles as support

In the finals of the current Spring Split of the NCL, they once again faced the team NORD. One of the most well-known players of the team is the German streamer NoWay. But there are also other famous names:

  • Viziscasci on the top lane
  • Jankos in the jungle
  • NoWay on the mid lane
  • Innaxe as ADC
  • Nash as supporter

Although Team NORD had a pretty good run in the season, they lost 3:0. The fans celebrated the game, which despite the clear victory had close matches.

Start video
Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay

NORD and Los Ratones face each other again

How did the NCL 2025 Spring Playoffs go for both teams? Already in the second match of the season, Los Ratones and NORD faced each other. In the quarter-finals, NORD was able to win 2:0 against Los Ratones, who then had to fight through the losers bracket. In the semi-finals, NORD defeated The Rudy Sack and entered the finals.

In the losers bracket, Los Ratones fought back in 3 matches 3:0 and qualified for the finals against NORD. The teams had already faced each other in the NCL 2025 Winter Playoffs, where Los Ratones won 3:0.

Once again, Los Ratones won the finals and was able to take revenge for the quarter-finals. Although it was a 3:0, the matches were quite close.

An exciting encounter

How did the finals matches go? Los Ratones managed to win 3:0, but NORD did not give up the game without a fight. The first match was quite close. Until the 30th minute, the gold advantage was only slight on the side of Los Ratones. After an aggressive push on the lanes, they were able to secure a teamfight and thus the victory around the 32nd minute.

In the 2nd match, Los Ratones was able to secure a few kills and an advantage early on. Still, NORD resisted solidly, even though they had a gold disadvantage. However, Los Ratones pushed aggressively and at the 35th minute, they were ultimately able to finish the match.

The last match was significantly closer. NORD was able to secure a few kills early, and the gold advantage was a back and forth for both teams. NORD seemed to have the control in fights, but Los Ratones kept pushing lanes and objectives.

Starting from the 30th minute, NORD was able to build a good gold advantage and even secured the Baron just before the end. Baus calmly pushed the bot inhibitor and applied pressure. Around the 37th minute, a teamfight occurred at the Elder Dragon. NORD quickly took out Crownie, but Los Ratones won the teamfight with a strong ultimate from Nemesis on Azir. After the fight, they were able to finish the match despite a gold disadvantage.

More on the topic
More on the topic
New dream team in LoL dominates the LCK, scraping the record of Faker
von Nico Scheibel
More on the topic
One of the most important items in LoL would probably have never existed if Riot had skipped a boring match 15 years ago
von Niko Hernes
More on the topic
German LoL pro is part of the best team in Europe, explains why he prefers to play off-meta
von Nico Scheibel

How did the community react? Under a Reddit thread, not only Los Ratones are celebrated, but also the close last match:

  • Burpmeister (via Reddit): This game (Game 3) was more exciting than the first two games and the entire Ruddy series combined
  • appleandapples (via Reddit): A tremendous run by LR through the lower bracket, but it’s so funny how their 3rd games always end up in chaos.
  • Supreme1337 (via Reddit): The victory in game 3 was so satisfying – it was like watching them solve a puzzle.

What’s next for Los Ratones? By winning the NLC, Los Ratones secured a place at the EMEA Masters 2025. It is basically the EM of LoL, where several European teams meet. However, Caedrel himself doesn’t know what will happen after 2025: Twitch streamer founds his own team in LoL, wins the EM right away – but to proceed, he would need 20 million euros

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Leaguepedia
  2. Los Ratones auf YouTube (auch Titelbildquelle)

After Expedition 33, players feel empty: „I will never find something like this again“

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The emptiness that many feel after Clair Obscur Expedition 33 hits some hard. Many believe that was the pinnacle of gaming – for a long, long time.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is not only the hottest contender for the Game of the Year 2025 but has also triggered something in many players. The captivating, emotional story with multiple meta-levels set in a fantastic world to immerse oneself in leaves many with conflicting feelings.

Worse for some, however, is the prevailing feeling that they have experienced the current pinnacle of gaming and that every other game must be measured against it and can only fail.

Start video
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date

This is how the topic is discussed: In the Expedition 33 subreddit, the player ZeeeeBro describes his feelings after finishing the game like this:

It was such an incredible experience. The gameplay, the characters, the story, the music! It was outstanding. Easily one of the best games I’ve ever played and I really mean that. And now that it’s over, I fear I will never find a game like this again.
I almost wish I could forget it all just to play it [without knowledge] again.
Does anyone feel the same way? Or am I just a bit dramatic? This game just touched me so differently than anything else I’ve played in a long, very long time.

This is how the community responds: With this view, ZeeeeBro is obviously not alone, as many share these feelings. Some hope that Sandfall Interactive can repeat this success in the future:

“With the massive success of the game, Sandfall will at least have enough money to make their next game even better.” – nechdoesntno

Exactly this view seems wrong to some, as expecting a company to deliver a second success after a first is a “recipe for disappointment,” explains Timboron:

“Expecting them to replicate what they achieved here sounds like the perfect basis for one’s own disappointment. I hope they can create something unique that they truly believe in and don’t feel pressured to make something else just because [Expedition 33] was such a big success.”

Others view it less critically and believe that such highs and feelings of joy in gaming happen more often. Holy Symboly, for instance, names a whole series of games that triggered this for him:

“That’s exactly what I thought when I first played ‘Detroit: Become Human’, ‘The Last of Us Part 1’, ‘NieR: Automata’, and ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’.”

The most highly rated comment comes from HopefulCynic24, who repeats a quote from Esquie. For in a heavy loss in the game, the great, stone-loving creature says a sentence that everyone can take to heart:

“Losing a stone is better than never owning a stone.”

More about Expedition 33:
Speaker from Clair Obscur felt like a fraud, finally making amends
von Johanna
Clair Obscur will not commit to any “real” ending, yet is already working on a sequel
von Johanna
An actor made everyone cry in Clair Obscur, returning in a bigger role in 2026
von Christoph Waldboth

Cortyn says: I can at least relate to the feeling. After Expedition 33, every other game feels just a little bit worse. Sandfall Interactive’s RPG has set the bar so high for upcoming RPGs that it will be hard to engage with something that offers significantly less – whether in terms of music, story, or gameplay. Everything seems worse compared to Expedition 33, even if that’s not a fair assessment.

What is clear, however, is that Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has had quite a significant impact on players worldwide and secured a place in the personal favorites of millions of RPG fans. One should be glad to have had this experience and not be saddened by the fact that it also has an end. Esquie is right about that.

Currently, Expedition 33 is celebrating an extreme number of successes. Aside from the numerous positive reviews, there are also some quirky achievements. Among them is such an unlikely achievement that the developers could hardly believe this milestone when it was reached exactly 33 days after the release of the game.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

German Twitch streamer had to go to the hospital due to high stress, does not want to stream only out of a sense of duty

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The German Twitch streamer Rezo reported in his stream about his stay in the hospital and the reasons behind it. It was mainly due to stress and lack of sleep that he experienced a kind of breakdown. Now he wants to draw the appropriate consequences.

Who is it about? Rezo started his career as an influencer originally on the YouTube platform. Here he uploaded covers of popular songs.

Due to his increasing popularity and his growing friendship with YouTubers like Julien Bam, he expanded his content. On his Twitch channel, he has over 730,000 followers and entertained an average of 10,761 viewers per stream last year (via SullyGnome). He streams every Sunday at 6:00 PM mainly in the Just Chatting category, where he reacts to various YouTube videos.

In 2020, Rezo founded his own company: Nindo. A website that provides statistics and analyses of social media. These are primarily intended for influencer marketing.

Rezo’s many commitments have now led to an incident that brought him to the hospital.

Start video
These are the 5 most relevant German streamers on Twitch in 2024, according to Google

“I promise you, I will not stream for a while”

Why did Rezo have to go to the hospital? Rezo reported in a past Twitch stream, part of which was uploaded as a reaction on YouTube, that he had to go to the hospital.

One day at the office, his heart rate and blood pressure suddenly dropped from one moment to the next. He experienced sweating and headaches and additionally became dizzy. His team then called an ambulance.

In the ambulance, he received an IV, and at the hospital, they took his blood and conducted various tests. The reason for the breakdown: a stress reaction.

Rezo had too much stress and too little sleep, which ultimately led to his body reacting.

If you or someone you know also struggles with high stress, the following websites can help:
AOK – The Health Magazine
BARMER

Rezo streams out of pressure: Rezo further reports that he often streams out of a sense of “duty” to his viewers. He feels bad if he doesn’t go live at the usual time on Twitch, as he knows that the stream could help some viewers through a difficult time.

In case of a cancellation, he feels as if he is disappointing those viewers.

He is well aware that reality looks different and that his community understands if a stream is canceled for health reasons. However, he imposes this pressure on himself.

What are the consequences? Rezo continues, even though he did not take his symptoms seriously before, he wants to take care of himself in the future:

I am working on delegating responsibilities. I am practicing this. (…) I promise you, I will not stream for a while. I will not stream out of a sense of duty, and I will simply end streams (…), if I notice that it is costing me too much energy or I am just not feeling it.

Rezo via YouTube

More on the topic of Twitch
More on the topic
Twitch streamer MontanaBlack earns at least 100,000 euros per month, and that with channels that aren’t even his.
von Johanna
More on the topic
„Go to bed broken every night“ – Trymacs wants to take on a particularly difficult challenge without Twitch, fails every day
von Johanna
More on the topic
HandOfBlood was directly successful on Twitch, now explaining the secret of his content
von Johanna

The pressure as an influencer, whether as a Twitch streamer, YouTuber, or in other ways, can be enormously high, especially due to self-employment. The profession partly depends on how “relevant” one is, whether one can adapt to current topics and trends, or what niche one serves. Influencers must remain interesting. Especially with high viewer or view counts, the pressure increases and can lead to physical complaints. This was also noticed by the American streamer jorbs: Twitch: With success comes pressure – “I experienced anxiety that bordered on panic attacks”

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Schlumpf auf YouTube (auch Bildquelle)

Nintendo Switch 2: Are the old controllers of the Switch 1 compatible?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time < 1 minutes

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with new Joy-Cons that are larger. But what about the old Joy-Cons and controllers that you purchased for the Switch? Are they still compatible? MeinMMO explains what you need to know.

With the Switch 2, Nintendo has introduced a wealth of new accessories. But what about old accessories? Can you still use your old Switch 1 Joy-Cons with the Switch 2, or do you need to buy new accessories? MeinMMO explains whether the Joy-Cons are backwards compatible and what you need to keep in mind.

Start video
Nintendo showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer

Can you use the old Joy-Cons on the Switch 2? Yes, the Switch 2 is backwards compatible with the old Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers from the Switch 1. You don’t need to buy new hardware. Nintendo officially explains this in a blog post.

You can easily connect the old Joy-Cons and old controllers wirelessly to the Nintendo Switch 2 and also play titles with them. It is not yet clear whether you can also play new Switch 2 titles with the old Joy-Cons. With the PS5, PS4 controllers were not allowed.

What limitations are there? To charge the Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons, a Nintendo Switch console or an accessory such as a Joy-Con charging grip or a Joy-Con charging station is required. You cannot charge or attach the old Joy-Cons to the Switch 2 because the Switch 2 uses a new type of connection.

More on the topic
Forget the Steam Machine: Players are waiting for another device from Valve and it could sell like hot cakes
von Benedikt Schlotmann
Crimson Desert: The best settings for the most FPS
von Benedikt Schlotmann
The MMORPG to Star Wars is taking the next step for better graphics, breaking the game down into its components
von Cedric Holmeier

Nintendo presented a wealth of information about the Switch 2 at the Nintendo Direct. Now, the specifications and performance data of the Switch 2 have also been officially shown by Nintendo. MeinMMO summarizes the information and compares the data with the Switch 1: Nintendo Switch 2: These are the official specifications

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Streamer for EA FC 25 misses the Champions League final, enables fan and father a great stadium experience: “Dad goes wild”

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the famous German streamer Simon “GamerBrother” Schildgen actually wanted to go to the Champions League final in Munich for EA FC 25. However, he was stuck in Düsseldorf. Spontaneously, he made it possible for a fan and his father to have an unforgettable evening.

Why did the streamer miss the final? GamerBrother actually planned to fly from Düsseldorf Airport to Munich on the afternoon of May 31, 2025, to watch the Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena.

Due to poor weather conditions with rain and thunderstorms, the streamer’s flight kept getting delayed. At 16:40, GamerBrother posted the following on X:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

The streamer’s flight was canceled, making it nearly impossible to arrive in Munich on time. Despite his sadness over the situation (“maximum breakdown”), the streamer immediately thought of his community and called on his followers on X to apply for the free ticket.

The priority should be for people who are from Munich and have time. He would make the ticket available to a fan via app.

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

GamerBrother drives a fan and father crazy

Who won the final ticket? Over 400 users commented on GamerBrother’s X status. Among the numerous applicants, user arda.sab won the ticket with the following comment:

  • “Dude, what a crap. I have a ticket, could then go with dad …” (via X)

The streamer replied:

  • “Then your dad is going to a UCL final today, I would say” (via X). He also posted a picture showing the confirmation that the ticket had been successfully transferred.

The user could hardly believe his luck and thanked GamerBrother on X, saying that his dad would go crazy.

Why GamerBrother chose this fan along with the comment remains speculative. Perhaps he felt reminded of his own father through the story of the shared stadium visit. The streamer is a regular stadium visitor and likes to show his father as a frequent companion in his vlogs on YouTube.

More on the topic
More on the topic
Streamer on EA FC 25 takes a wager with a pro, risking the worst penalty for a football fan
von Thomas Dummer
More on the topic
EA FC 25: Twitch streamer suspects a cause for the weaker gameplay in the Weekend League
von Thomas Dummer

Many fans who did not receive the final ticket congratulated the winner fairly and wished him and his dad a lot of fun.

GamerBrother watched the final, which Paris Saint-Germain won 5-0, at home on the TV screen. Perhaps it was a small consolation that the final turned out to be relatively one-sided and the goals only fell on one side. Another streamer for EA FC 25 even scored over 40 goals in one game, but he was not in the mood for celebrating.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

The grind for the new weapons in Final Fantasy XIV is too hard, but veterans argue: “It’s an MMO, after all”

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

The new field operation Occult Crescent has been live for almost a week in Final Fantasy XIV. Recently, negative feedback regarding the related relic weapon grind has been accumulating. Some veterans are now pushing back on Reddit.

What bothers players about the Occult Crescent right now? Voices have been popping up on Reddit and in the official forum complaining about the grind for the new relic weapons. The new so-called phantom weapons are highly sought after due to their unique designs that can be further developed through future patches.

To obtain these weapons, players need to invest a lot of time in the new field operation Occult Crescent or Dawntrail FATEs. Actually, the contents of the Occult Crescent are well received, but some players are reporting hours of gaming with minimal progress in the grind.

However, some long-time players are now speaking up on Reddit, who seem to be bothered by the loud complaints of their fellow players.

Start video
The new trailer for Patch 7.2 of Final Fantasy XIV shows the new, highly anticipated content

I don’t care if it’s a grind… it’s an MMO, after all

What do the veterans say? Reddit user Strict_Baker5143, who seems to have gone through several relic grinds, has a clear opinion on the complaints. In his post, To the people who are saying they miss the EW relic grind: stop, you are embarrassing, he writes about his experiences from Eureka:

  • Eureka, Stormblood’s version of the relic grind and the first field excursion, was until then the best iteration of this content: It was a piece of content that actually brought people together outside of instances dungeons and raids.
  • Bozja was a new version of this, based on the criticism of Eureka.
  • For the relic weapons in the Endwalker expansion, in-game currency should be collected, and dailies completed. It was empty and lazy, but something that the community wanted.
  • Now the relic weapons are tied to the Occult Crescent, but also to FATEs, and people are not satisfied again.

The poster concludes:

If you want instant gratification, the relic may not be for you. It was always made for people who wanted something to work for and something to show for, not someone who simply wanted a new glam

How do the commentators react? Some agree with Strict_Baker5143 in the comments. syd_goes_roar writes, for example, People will unfortunately always find a reason to complain.

However, most speculate about what exactly the actual problem with the grind might be. corvak mentions that it’s annoying that he can’t farm the field operation while doing his dailies. You can’t fight in the Occult Crescent and sign up for dungeon roulettes, for example.

Among others, Reddit users Biscxits, Vrankyl, and Finaldragoon suspect that the random elements, the RNG, are a bigger problem. PaulaDeenSlave writes: I don’t care if it’s a grind… it’s an MMO, after all… But this level of RANDOMNESS is unfun. […] Even though this step is only once that’s still one times too many. […]

On the other hand, there is also plenty of praise for the field operation bringing players together and fostering cooperation once again.

More on the topic
Final Fantasy XIV: Valentione’s Day – Seasonal Events 2026
von Sophia Weiss
Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail: Endgame – Finally, Kreszentia is here
von Sophia Weiss
Final Fantasy XIV: Unlocking Cosmic Explorations in Patch 7.21 – Requirements, Stellar Missions, and More.
von Sophia Weiss

Is there any truth to the speculation? Whether the RNG is indeed too harsh cannot be said universally. However, player experiences indicate so. In the official forum, Final Fantasy XIV players share their experiences with each other, and they are quite varied.

While one gamer only took eight hours to collect all 18 Atmas, another got just one in nine hours. You can read more about this in our news: Players complain that they have to grind too much for the new weapons in Final Fantasy XIV – Sharing their strategies

Presumably, the Occult Crescent and the grind for the phantom weapons would be better received by players if the time investment was roughly equal for everyone. Currently, it can happen that you have terrible luck and take twice as long as others – or even longer. This can, of course, lead to the aforementioned displeasure among gamers. Many other reasons have led one player, by the way, to try WoW, and she is now reporting on her experiences: Former Final Fantasy XIV player converts to WoW: “I wish I had done this earlier”

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

89-year-old YouTuber is known for Skyrim, switches to another role-playing game after 9 years, directly criticizes the controls

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Shirley Curry, affectionately known as the “Skyrim Grandma”, enjoys playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, as her name suggests. Over 9 years ago, she created a YouTube channel, where she has uploaded over 2,000 videos of the game. Now, she is turning her attention to another game: Oblivion Remastered.

Who is she about? The American Shirley Curry is an 89-year-old gamer who plays a lot of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. On her YouTube channel, she has uploaded not only over 2,000 videos of Skyrim gameplay but also occasional vlogs where she talks about her life.

With her channel, she has now reached over 1.3 million subscribers. However, she eventually said goodbye to the game Skyrim. You can see more about it in our video:

Start video
88-year-old bids farewell to one million fans on YouTube and the role-playing game Skyrim

“Pretty Mushroom”

What game is the Skyrim Grandma playing now? Shirley Curry has now turned to the game Oblivion. However, not the original game from 2006, but the Remastered version from 2025. The first gameplay video that Shirley Curry uploaded was fittingly titled “Learning”. The second was named “Still Learning”.

The 89-year-old took her time to examine everything closely and commented on her first steps with: “I need to see how everything looks. I have never been here before. Pretty mushroom” (via YouTube).

What is being criticized? In the first few minutes of gameplay, Shirley Curry already has some criticism. She finds the controls not very good and says: “Ugly controls. Just absolutely ugly controls” (via YouTube).

However, the 89-year-old seems to be excited about everything else, as she quickly states: “Nice tree” (via YouTube).

More on the topic
90,000 spectators watch 34 content creators play football, donate over 7 million euros
von Johanna
2 veterans of German YouTube have just returned almost simultaneously, without having coordinated with each other
von Johanna
YouTuber arrested for a “prank”, commits another offense by uploading the video
von Johanna

The community is excited: Apparently, the community could not wait for Shirley Curry to play Oblivion. The comments under her first Oblivion video are thrilled about the new content (via YouTube):

  • @Wobzzzz writes: “Your sense of wonder and curiosity fills me with great joy, Shirley. I hope you enjoy your day and this new game!”
  • @Gafferman is very happy: “Oh Shirley, that is wonderful! You have managed to experience a whole new world (…) That is great!”
  • @lacrymiaolor has been looking forward to the gameplay for a long time: “I have been waiting for this more than the release of the remaster itself!”

The 89-year-old also tried another game: Starfield. Although the game was also developed by Bethesda, the gaming grandma seems to have no interest in Starfield and is even angry with the studio: Gamer Grandma is not interested in Starfield: “I am angry at Bethesda”

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. gamesradar

Player spends 30 days in a dead MMORPG, is the first beginner in a long time, celebrated by the small community

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

A YouTuber has taken on the challenge of playing a dead MMORPG for 30 days to see what it’s really like. The remaining community has welcomed him enthusiastically.

Which MMORPG is it about? Dark Ages is an old-school MMORPG from 1999 that gives a lot of power to players. Players take on important positions in the MMORPG, such as becoming the head of a church or fighting for power in politics.

However, the MMORPG has gradually lost players over the years. New 3D titles replaced the old-school MMORPGs viewed from above, and thus Dark Ages drifted further into oblivion over the years. The last player boom occurred in 2020 when the developers released a large update amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing many veterans back into the game (via mmoculture.com).

Since then, the population of the MMORPG has continued to decline – until now. A new video by the YouTuber Bind has garnered a lot of attention. The player recently spent 30 days in Dark Ages and had a truly great time.

Another MMORPG from that time is still popular today:

Start video
Old School RuneScape – Trailer for the Steam Release

The first beginner in a long time

How did the 30 days go? The YouTuber’s 30 days went completely against what many probably expected. The small remaining community of Dark Ages was delighted to see a real beginner again after a long time. Several players offered their help, which was greatly needed.

Due to the player-driven systems, the MMORPG only works when one truly interacts with other people. Therefore, the YouTuber’s class lacked any attack skills because it is designed to be played alongside another player. However, the players of Dark Ages didn’t mind and promptly created a new character to level up together with the YouTuber.

In the meantime, the YouTuber set the goal of achieving the master rank in the game. This is one of the highest accolades a character can achieve and an important milestone. So important, in fact, that the first 5 players to achieve it were immortalized in the MMORPG. One of them is still playing the game today, 26 years later.

You can see the entire video here:

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Did he achieve his goal? Over the month, the YouTuber met new players who helped him with his goal. One even ensured that the player could join a religion within the MMORPG. This required a real player to accept him into the religion.

To celebrate, other players also came to welcome the player into their community and to claim a free damage buff. Going forward, the YouTuber will have to regularly worship his in-game god to become stronger. If he fails to do so, he will receive a penalty.

To achieve his goal, the YouTuber had many tasks, challenges, and player actions to complete, which he probably could never have accomplished without the help of the friendly community.

At the end of the 30 days, the YouTuber actually succeeded. He became the master, and the community from the game threw a party in his honor. The month of gameplay in the dead MMORPG ended just as beautifully as the journey itself was.

More on the topic
One of the Rocket Beans shows why many can’t understand WoW anymore
von Cortyn
These 5 mounts from Final Fantasy XIV are so absurd that you must have them
von Sophia Weiss
FFXIV is soon bringing a new class and finally lures me back to Eorzea after a long break
von Nico Scheibel

In conclusion, the YouTuber says that Dark Ages is a game that fascinated and thrilled Millennial teenagers back then, and still does today, if you are willing to engage with it. Thanks to the great community of the MMORPG, you can experience this feeling once again.

However, this is also due to the players who ensure that the game continues to operate both financially and through the player-driven in-game systems, with several accounts, each costing around 10 euros a month.

The YouTuber expresses his gratitude for the wonderful experiences in the game, which have shown him that “dead” MMORPGs, despite their few players, can offer something great that modern genre representatives no longer achieve. Would you like another beautiful story? Older lady lives our dream: Plays WoW in retirement until 5 a.m.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. YouTube
  2. Wikipedia
  3. mmoculture.com

Pokémon GO: All Spotlight Hours in June 2025 and their Bonuses

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 3 minutes

June in Pokémon GO brings new Spotlight Hours. Which Pokémon and bonuses are appearing? We summarize it for you in the list.

What is the Spotlight Hour? The Spotlight Hour focuses on a specific Pokémon. It also brings an additional bonus that you can take advantage of.

During the hour, the event Pokémon appears pretty much everywhere in the wilds of Pokémon GO. So you have a good chance to catch a strong specimen of it.

But which Pokémon and bonuses are scheduled for June? We show you everything here in the list and clarify which ones are worth it.

Start video
Pokémon GO: Teaser for the new Season

All Spotlight Hours in June 2025

When does the Spotlight Hour start in June? As usual, the Spotlight Hour in June 2025 takes place every Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM. It lasts for 60 minutes, after which regular Pokémon spawns will appear again at 7:00 PM.

During this time, you can always look forward to a specific Pokémon in connection with a bonus. The following dates are scheduled for June.

DatePokémon & Bonus
June 3Spotlight Hour with Parfi* and double catch XP
June 10Spotlight Hour with Magnetilo* and double catch candies
June 17Spotlight Hour with Monozyto* and double transfer candies
June 24Spotlight Hour with Fukano* and double evolution XP

Spotlight Hour on June 3, 2025

Spotlight Hour June Pokémon GO Parfi

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Parfi is a Fairy-type Pokémon that can evolve into Parfinesse. To evolve it, you must fulfill a special requirement – you can read everything about Parfi’s evolution here.

Which bonus is active? You receive double XP for every catch you achieve during the hour. If you use a Lucky Egg, you can double the XP again as long as the item is active.

Is the event worth it? Parfi and its evolutions are not particularly strong. But the double XP is always good if you want to level up.

Is there Shiny Parfi? Yes, Shiny Parfi is available in the game. However, the chance of encountering it is not increased.

Spotlight Hour on June 10, 2025

Spotlight Hour June Pokémon GO Magnetilo

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Magnetilo is an Electric classic that can evolve into Magneton and ultimately Magnezone.

Which bonus is active? Each catch gives you double the amount of candies. With a Nanab Berry, you can get even more candies.

Is the event worth it? Magnezone is a pretty good Electric attacker. If you don’t have it yet, collecting candies is worth it.

Is there Shiny Magnetilo? Yes, Shiny Magnetilo can be caught if you’re lucky.

More on the topic
Pokémon GO: How to make the most of the hatching day with Riolu
von Max Handwerk
Player finds simple trick to make trading and raids easier in Pokémon GO
von Paul Kutzner
New hints indicate research with Mega Mewtwo in Pokémon GO
von Paul Kutzner

Spotlight Hour on June 17, 2025

Spotlight Hour June Pokémon GO Monozyto

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Monozyto is a Psychic type. It evolves through Mitodos into Zytomega.

Which bonus is active? All Pokémon you send to the professor during the hour will give you double candies. It’s best to sort with the tag function beforehand what you want to send.

Is the event worth it? Neither Monozyto nor its evolutions are particularly strong attackers.

Is there Shiny Monozyto? Yes, you can catch Shiny Monozyto if you’re lucky.

Spotlight Hour on June 24, 2025

Spotlight Hour June Pokémon GO Fukano

Which Pokémon is in the spotlight? Fukano is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Arcanine.

Which bonus is active? You will receive double XP during the hour for evolving your Pokémon.

Is the event worth it? Arcanine is okay as a Fire attacker, but there are better options.

Is there Shiny Fukano? Yes, you can catch the Shiny variant of Fukano as well.

What else is coming up? A whole lot, because with the Spotlight Hours, the event calendar for the new month is certainly not filled yet. There are still several other dates you can participate in – such as the GO Fest. We provide you the complete overview in the list of all events in June 2025 for Pokémon GO.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.