In the movies of Harry Potter, Jason Isaacs plays the character Lucius Malfoy. However, this is not the only role the actor has taken on.
Who plays Lucius Malfoy? In the role of Draco Malfoy’s father, the actor Jason Isaacs could be seen in the film adaptations of Harry Potter.
He made his first appearance in “The Chamber of Secrets.” Even then, he seemed highly sinister and untrustworthy – which was partly due to his arrogant demeanor and way of speaking.
In Jason Isaacs’ voice, there was always something cold during his portrayal of Lucius Malfoy. One could not imagine that he could be warm as a family man and husband.
The creative minds behind the films likely thought similarly. For during the time of “The Chamber of Secrets,” Isaacs was spontaneously engaged for a second role. However, this was never widely communicated, which is why only a few knew about it at release.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Trailer for the 2nd Part of the Fantasy Series
A Voice in the Wall
Whom else did Isaacs play? PLAYING a villain was probably not enough, so the actor took on yet another, even more horrific role. We are talking about the Basilisk, the great monster from “The Chamber of Secrets,” which is one of the most dangerous creatures in Harry Potter.
While the giant snake is only seen in full glory at the end of the film, Harry keeps hearing its voice throughout the school year. In some scenes, he walks alone through the corridors of Hogwarts at night and hears a sinister hissing in the walls.
It was exactly this “voice” that Jason Isaacs took on. While he was doing some additional recordings as Lucius Malfoy during the post-production of “The Chamber of Secrets” in the sound studio, the people in charge liked what the actor could do with his voice. In a conversation with Sky Cinema, Isaacs explains:
I was in there (in the studio) and was probably goofing around at the microphone and making funny voices while everything was being prepared. And Chris Columbus (director of Harry Potter 2) said: “You are good with voices and accents. How about a snake?” And I said: “I don’t know any snakes. I don’t know what their voice sounds like.” Chris replied: “No, I mean the Basilisk.”
In the studio, Isaacs’ voice was experimented with. It was altered in pitch and manipulated with effects. Thus, the actor managed to appear twice in the same film.
The result is impressive: The scenes where the Basilisk is heard in the walls are among the eeriest in the 2nd film. Even as Lucius Malfoy, Jason Isaacs made a wonderfully fearsome figure and rightly finds himself in the following list on MeinMMO: Harry Potter: The 10 most dangerous Death Eaters in the Power Ranking
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Boluses (in English Boluses) are among the usable items on your expeditions in Nightreign. Yet many players ignore them, even though they are very powerful.
Why do players ignore the important items? Players already know Boluses as a usable item from the main game of Elden Ring. There, they provide temporary bonuses that primarily heal or prevent negative status effects (like poison, bleeding, or madness). They are found, bought, or crafted, and used to counter harmful influences.
Because the effect in Elden Ring only lasts for a short time, they are often ignored in Nightreign, as other items seem significantly more useful. However, they are among the most powerful usable items in the game and can even determine victory or defeat in crucial moments.
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Elden Ring Nightreign drives solo players to the brink of madness
“Yup. Time to eat off the ground.”
What makes the Boluses so powerful? Unlike in Elden Ring, the Boluses in Nightreign provide permanent buffs in the form of resistances for your run, which you can see under your buffs. The catch: It is not explicitly stated in the item descriptions, which is why many players don’t know, as a thread on Reddit currently shows:
itstheFREEDOM writes: “I feel dumb for ignoring them … wow …”
Pharabellum notes: “I started using them yesterday and became much sturdier as Iron Eyes, a solid strategy.”
arsenicknife comments: “I love how everyone approaches the items with the fundamental mentality of Elden Ring, of which 99% are junk, and then realizes that almost every one of them is incredible in Nightreign. Really a wonderful comeback story for the items.”
bedtimers continues to advise: “This is groundbreaking. Never carry Boluses around, just use them from the ground (Triangle and up on the D-Pad on the PS) and you will gain the resistance for the run.”
LinkCelestrial replies: “Yup. Time to eat off the ground.”
And thus, user bedtimers points out a fact that makes the Boluses even more powerful.
The description does not indicate that they provide permanent buffs.
Because you can simply pick up the Boluses and consume them directly to gain a boost for the respective status resistance. This way, they take up no space in your inventory, and you can benefit from the long-term effect of the items. As a small bonus, they also provide temporary HP regeneration.
If you let some time pass between them, it is also possible to further increase the resistance with additional Boluses. By paying attention to the type of damage the Night Lord prefers to deal, you can secure a significant advantage for the final battle.
In Fantasy Life i: The Time Thief, players must master 14 professions. Although the role-playing game looks like a cozy game, it proves to be a hard grind.
What kind of game is this? Fantasy Life i describes itself as a “relaxed slow-life role-playing game”, but it competes fiercely with other titles like Monster Hunter Wilds in terms of “collecting and crafting”.
Players can learn 14 professions. These include everyday professions such as cook or tailor, as well as adventurous professions like mage or paladin.
To level up a profession, you must gather resources, defeat monsters, and craft items. The higher you level up, the more valuable the materials become and the stronger the monsters you need to defeat.
You can freely choose between the professions and switch at any time. This way, you always have something to do.
You can level the 14 professions up to level 100, some of which depend on each other. So it takes quite a while for everyone to reach the maximum level, which turns it into a real grind fest. The game is presented in a cute 3D style, which does not suggest how long it will keep you occupied.
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Fantasy Life i – The Trailer for the Grind Game in Cozy Garb
Fantasy Life i Reaches New Milestone
How good is it? The development team announced on X that it has reached a new milestone: About 2 weeks after the release, over 800,000 copies of the game have been sold, which is an impressive achievement.
This is also reflected in the reviews: On Steam, the role-playing game has a 92% positive rating.
Many players praise that the game literally steals time. It keeps players occupied for a long time, plus it has fun gameplay. Crafting and decorating the island are said to be enjoyable.
On the other hand, the multiplayer mode is facing criticism. It is possible to visit an island with up to 4 adventurers and experience activities on it. However, many players are bothered by the 30-minute time limit, as it prevents the main story from progressing.
The YouTuber and Twitch-streamer Sascha “unsympathischTV” Hellinger opened his own vegan burger shop in Hamburg a few weeks ago. Suddenly, the neon sign above his shop was missing. His suspicion: theft, but the content creator seems to partly be to blame for the disappearance.
Who is it about? The Twitch streamer unsympathischTV was able to open his own burger shop on May 3, 2025: BETR. Right in the middle of St. Pauli, he offers his vegan burgers, fries, and oatshakes.
With Twitch streamers Trymacs and Varion, unsympathischTV has the podcast Offline + Ehrlich, where he talks about the latest events surrounding his shop.
Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“Who of you was that?”
On May 23, 2025, unsympathisch posted a video on one of his TikTok channels where he showed, outraged and helpless, that the neon sign of his shop is no longer there. He asked: “Who steals an LED sign? (…) Who of you was that?” (via TikTok).
In the latest episode of the podcast Offline + Ehrlich (via Spotify, from minute 03:38), unsympathischTV now reveals that it actually happened quite differently with the neon sign.
unsympathischTV reports that he was in the USA for content filming and thus could not be on-site at his shop. A colleague sent him a photo of the front of the restaurant with the removed sign.
The Twitch streamer assumed it was stolen and then made his TikTok video. However, he later learned that the sign had to be removed by his team because they did not have a building permit.
They were just in the process of getting such a permit. unsympathischTV thought he could leave the sign up until then, that was at least his last stance.
He believes that one of the locals complained about the neon sign, as he further states: “If no one complains, then the city doesn’t know about it.” In his opinion, the forced removal can only be related to a report from one of the locals.
Further, unsympathischTV states that although it is the locals’ right, he just finds it “ridiculous.” He still wants to do everything “by the book” and get a permit for everything that requires one.
Two of the group members from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 you might know from other video games – at least their voices. Initially, the developers had no idea who they were dealing with.
How can this be? As CEO Guillame Broche revealed in an interview with Pirate Software (via YouTube), his development studio conducts blind auditions. This means they select voice actors solely based on their voices for the characters in the video game.
Thus, neither appearance nor reputation decides who gets hired. What matters is the talent that the selected individuals must use to convince the development team. The team sifted through countless anonymous voices.
Broche explains that the studio did not know to whom the voice samples belonged that they had received. As fate would have it, two talented voice actors were cast who you know from Final Fantasy 16 and Baldur’s Gate 3.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date
Stars from Final Fantasy and Baldur’s Gate impress with talent
Who are the two voice actors? As Broche recounts, Jennifer English and Ben Starr impressed because they were good. He laughs and adds that it turned out they were quite big in the world of voice acting.
Ben Starr is the protagonist Clive Rosfield from the English version of Final Fantasy 16 and is even talented enough to sing in the soundtrack of Expedition 33. He voices Verso.
By the way, you will encounter Ben Starr once again as Prometheus in Hades II, which you should definitely play on Steam. Jennifer English is likely currently preparing for her role as protagonist Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation, which is set to release in 2026 on Steam.
Dead by Daylight has already thrilled its fans with several new skins. Now, fans of The Witcher can rejoice, as the Witcher and several characters from his universe are coming to the game.
What kind of game is this? It is Dead by Daylight. This is a multiplayer horror game where you play as either killers or survivors.
The killer must, as the name suggests, find and kill all survivors. The survivors must find their way out of the nightmare and solve several mini-games to do so. Each killer and character has their own abilities to utilize.
The game was released 9 years ago and has since been a constant success, partly because it regularly brings new content and skins. Now, the skins from The Witcher universe have been added.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new characters:
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The Witcher is coming to Dead by Daylight in a new trailer
Hunters and Survivors from the “The Witcher” Universe
What are the new contents? The following new content has been presented by Dead by Daylight on their official website:
Vittorio Toscano in “Geralt of Rivia” outfit (Legendary)
Kate Denson in “Yennefer’s Song” outfit (Very Rare)
Sable Ward in “Ciri’s Visit” outfit (Very Rare)
Mikaela Reid in “Triss’ Dream” outfit (Very Rare)
The Artist in “The Woodspirit” outfit (Legendary)
The Knight in “Eredin’s End” outfit (Very Rare)
This is what Geralt of Rivia looks like in Dead by Daylight (via deadbydaylight.com)
Thus, the main characters from the “The Witcher” universe are united. The Woodspirit and Eredin’s End are the hunters, while all other skins can be selected for the hunted.
Special abilities remain with the characters, and only the appearance of the characters adapts to the figures from The Witcher.
For one character, there are also new voicelines directly from the original voice actor: The voice of Geralt of Rivia, Doug Cockle, will reprise his role as the Witcher and record new takes for the character for Dead by Daylight.
The developers of Dead by Daylight also have a very specific message for their players, which fans of the Witcher will understand: “If all else fails, offer the killer a game of Gwent.”
The character arsenal of Dead by Daylight has been expanded with a new franchise. Now, it will be even harder to decide which character you should play. On MeinMMO you can find a list of characters and who might fit you: All killers in Dead by Daylight and who is the best for you
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Here you will find all guides to the Nintendo Switch 2 at a glance: From tips for getting started to new features that you can use with the console.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch worldwide on June 5, 2025. To ensure a smooth launch with the console, guides are particularly useful. If you need tips and tricks for Nintendo’s new hybrid console, you will find here a collection of all important guides to the Nintendo Switch 2 on MeinMMO.
At Unreal Fest 2025, we got our first insights into the tech behind CD Projekt Red’s latest game: The Witcher 4. MeinMMO editor Sophia Weiss already feels almost at home.
The Witcher 3 was the first game I played on my self-bought PS4 in 2016. In total, I spent about 180 to 200 hours playing, after having watched 90% of Gronkh’s Let’s Play beforehand. Gerald and his friends are very dear to me.
Moreover, Velen and especially Kaer Morhen remind me a lot of my home, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region. Admittedly, it resembles the mentioned region in the muddy autumn or spring. But somehow, it feels like home, with the moor landscape and snow-covered mountains.
The developers of this (to me) cozy game, CD Projekt Red, are currently working on the next installment of The Witcher. This time, with Gerald’s adopted daughter Ciri taking the lead. Fresh insights from the State of Unreal 2025 were recently shared, including glimpses into the new region Kovir.
And when Ciri first gazes over the vast valley during the tech demo, I have that feeling again as if I were at home. Gerald could easily be standing there – it wouldn’t have made a difference to me.
I had the opportunity to watch the tech demo a bit earlier and also got to ask Julius Girbig, the Senior Technical Animator, some questions. You can read my impressions here.
If you wish to see what the buzz is all about, this is the demo:
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The tech demo of The Witcher 4 provides insights into the technology of the new game by CD Projekt Red
Ciri will be something special – and I think that’s good
The setting of the demo, the snowy peaks of Kovir, pushes all the right buttons for me, with the deep forests, mountains, and vast valleys. I am incredibly curious how Ciri’s trusty horse Kelpie will be portrayed in the final game – right now it looks like a new game is in the making for horse fans.
Kelpie is also my personal highlight because the developers are putting in real effort to simulate a realistic horse. They even implemented entirely new systems for this.
The muscles beneath the skin and fur are supposed to provide realistic movement animations. A small but fine detail.
And then, of course, Ciri comes on top. As a regular gym-goer and hobby swordswoman, I am exactly the target audience for characters like Ciri and her stories.
Based on my own experience, I know that women tend to fight (with swords) slightly differently than men. Accordingly, I wanted to know if that would affect Ciri’s animations and fighting styles in The Witcher 4.
Julius Girbig replied that they would definitely take that into account. Gerald is simply a powerhouse. Ciri is too, just in a different way. However, he couldn’t reveal more yet.
I personally speculate that with Ciri, one must approach fights more cautiously and use more tricks. For example, I’m thinking of her chain from the first trailer, traps, or her magic.
Pretty looks is not what I personally focus on as a player. For me, the graphics of The Witcher 4 already look really good – somehow cozy. What’s important to me are the story, a coherent world, and as few bugs as possible.
But all the tools presented should cover most of that: a coherent gaming experience without annoying loading screens and errors, with a consistent, vibrant world. If CD Projekt Red can implement all that as they intend. And that is quite a lot.
How CD Projekt Red dips their toes into the Unreal Engine
Ciri’s game will be the first CD Projekt Red game built not with the Red Engine, but with Unreal Engine 5. However, The Witcher 4 does not look like Unreal Engine, but rather like Red Engine.
That was intentional, Julius Girbig explained. They are putting in real effort to ensure that the look and feel their games are known for are not lost. They are also working closely with Epic to ensure the engine does everything the developers need.
One of the first things to appear in the demo is indeed Ciri’s horse Kelpie – a truly beautiful Friesian mare. As a former horse girl and Friesian fan, I am naturally a bit biased and think she is just great. However, she doesn’t only look good:
The team shows that they are very serious about the realistic movement of the animal. For this, they packed muscles beneath its fur. The tool ML Deformer is supposed to enable the following realistic movement through machine learning and a large pool of training data.
Kelpie is also animated as Root Motion Animation. This means that the mare’s animations are not entirely predefined, but are supposed to emerge from the character itself. For example, jumps will not always look the same: the animation from takeoff to landing is based on Kelpie, her position, whether with or without a rider, the ground, and finally the landing spot.
On top of that comes something called a Multi Character Motion Move Set. This is supposed to ensure that multiple characters interact coherently with each other. Specifically, Julius Girbig mentioned the tool in connection with Kelpie and Ciri:
When Ciri wants to mount her horse, the game selects from a series of animations the one that would produce the fewest animation errors based on the current positions of the two characters, the environment, and the situation. This way, Ciri should be able to elegantly mount her mare at any time.
More realistic daily routines with AI and new systems
Just before the village of Valdrest, the journey with Kelpie ends and Ciri enters the village. Here, too, a number of new systems are at work, which CD Projekt Red and Epic have designed together. Above all, the Unreal Animation Framework (UEF) and the Mass System. These are supposed to simulate bustling markets like the one in Valdrest in tandem.
The UEF is supposed to offer advanced blending, state machines, and procedurally generated animations. A state machine can be thought of as a sequence of events or a schedule for a game element like an NPC. So, for example, it is set whether an NPC will go to buy fish or drink at the tavern. In the specific case of The Witcher 4, there should even be a larger selection of possible activities that such an NPC can carry out on a daily basis.
The Mass System, on the other hand, is supposed to manage so-called agents, i.e., NPCs, and ensure realistic scenes and complex interactions.
This is particularly evident in large group scenes: According to CD Projekt Red, during the demo alone within Valdrest, about 300 NPCs are supposed to follow their daily routines, controlled by the two systems.
Artificial intelligence is also in use. According to Julius Girbig, however, this should not just generate thousands of new interactions out of nowhere. The developers are currently working on a large selection of interaction and reaction possibilities from which the AI will select and match the most sensible ones, similar to the multi-character motion move set.
Not every day in Valdrest is supposed to be the same – and neither is any demo run: If Ciri takes off her hood, someone might spit at her feet. If she keeps it on, that won’t happen.
However, the innovations in the world of The Witcher 4 should also be visibly apparent to the players. With the stronger base hardware of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, CD Projekt Red aims to raise the level of detail in the overworld. In the demo, for example, they zoom in close to a tree crown, presenting individual leaves on branches with correct lighting.
And with the so-called Fastgeo streaming, the environment is supposed to load especially quickly. This aims to prevent suddenly in-popping structures and slow loading. This also means fewer loading screens for the open world. This tool is also one of those created by CD Projekt Red in cooperation with Epic.
Overall, the demo, as well as the conversation with Julius Girbig, gives me the feeling that CD Projekt Red is very concerned about ensuring that what makes a Witcher game remains intact for this fourth installment. Just better on the technical side.
Kovir reminds me of the Alps. Yes, such beautiful views exist in real life too.
The Witcher 4 could be MY game
With the new setting in Kovir, Ciri as the main character, and Kelpie, I feel right at home. High mountains, snow-capped peaks, and a badass lady in the lead. I feel truly seen. Almost as if CD Projekt Red found my Christmas wish list and thought, let’s make a really cool game for Sophia, so she doesn’t have to go LARPing anymore.
Yes, I would like The Witcher 4 right now. Immediately. (Please.) But the game is still in development.
In terms of the intended outcome, I also hope that the developers have all the time in the world to make The Witcher 4 the best game it can be. My expectations for the game are now set accordingly, and I am curious whether the devs will deliver what they promised: a great Witcher game.
What is included in the package of the Nintendo Switch 2? MeinMMO explains what you get when you buy the Switch 2.
If you order a Nintendo Switch 2, you usually receive quite a bit of accessories along with the console.
MeinMMO explains which accessories are already included in the package and what you need to buy additionally.
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Nintendo showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer
Nintendo Switch 2 Package Details
Standard package of the Switch 2:
1 x Nintendo Switch 2 console
1 x Joy-Con 2 (L)
1 x Joy-Con 2 (R)
2 x wrist straps for Joy-Con 2
1 x Dock for Nintendo Switch 2
1 x Holder for Joy-Con 2
1 x Power adapter for the Nintendo Switch 2
1 x Ultra-High-Speed HDMI cable
1 x Nintendo Switch 2 document “Important Information”
Is the package different depending on the edition? No, all currently sold editions include the same package. Both the Standard Edition for 469.99 Euro and the edition with Mario Kart World for 509.99 Euro contain the same items, with one exception. The expensive edition includes a download code for Mario Kart World.
Are there differences depending on where you ordered the Switch 2? No. Whether you ordered your Switch 2 from MediaMarkt, Amazon, or directly from Nintendo, the package is always identical.
Exceptions may exist in the future if you purchase or receive returned goods. In this case, accessories such as the HDMI cable may be missing, or a download code may have already been redeemed.
As in any game, many fans of Elden Ring: Nightreign wonder if modding is possible in their game. We provide you with an answer, show you useful mods, and explain the consequences of your actions.
Can mods be installed? Yes, there are mods for Elden Ring: Nightreign that can be installed. If you look at Nexus Mods, you will currently find (as of June 3, 2025, 3:36 PM) a total of 46 mods, each with different functions.
Since each mod works differently and therefore has different installation instructions, we cannot provide you with a guide on how to install these mods. However, you need not worry, as the installation instructions are often written out on Nexus Mods. You will often find these explanations under the “About this Mod” section.
What consequences should I expect? In fact, there are consequences if you install mods and then want to connect to the official servers of FromSoftware.
As in Elden Ring, such mods and cheats can lead to temporary or even permanent bans from the servers. It is important, if you want to use the mods, to disconnect your connection to the FromSoftware servers and disable the anti-cheat.
Which mods are useful? Among the 46 mods, there are many small things to improve the game, but X of them stand out particularly:
However, you can also do without mods and instead find out which class is the best. Our Souls expert Christos has looked at all 8 characters and ranked them in a tier list. You can find more about it here: Elden Ring Nightreign: Tier List of the Best Classes
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On the Nintendo Switch 2, you can also play old games from the original Switch. MeinMMO explains what you need to know if you want to play old titles, what happens to save games, and if you need specific hardware.
MeinMMO explains which games are actually functional on the Switch 2 and what else you need to consider if you want to play old games on the new Switch.
Nintendo showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer
Nintendo Switch 2: Backward compatibility for old games
Digital or physical: The Switch 2 supports both physical cartridges and digital games from the original Nintendo Switch.
Which games are backward compatible? Most “Switch 1” games, currently over 15,000 titles, including all major releases, run flawlessly on the Switch 2.
Which products do not run on the Switch 2? Currently, according to Nintendo, 6 products from the Switch are NOT backward compatible (Publisher in parentheses):
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit (Nintendo)
Niconico (Dwango)
ABEMA (Abema TV)
Hulu (Hulu)
Crunchyroll (Crunchyroll)
InkyPen (InkyPen)
Which games have issues? Currently, about 100 games have compatibility problems. Nintendo has released a list of faulty games. Some games are expected to be fixed by the launch of the Switch 2, while for others, it is unclear whether a bug fix will ever come. However, it is important to note that the games on your old Switch will continue to be fully functional.
Do games with their own hardware work? Yes, Nintendo has already confirmed that many old games that rely on specialized hardware or accessories will continue to function on the Switch 2 (via nintendo.com).
Will my online subscription continue? If you have subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online on the Switch 1, you can also use the subscription on the Switch 2 at no extra charge. Some new features of Nintendo Switch Online can even only be used exclusively on the Switch 2. You can only use the online feature of GameShare with a subscription.
In Pokémon GO, a new season is starting. We take a look at some of the highlights. Which Pokémon should you catch?
A new season “Delightful Days” has begun in Pokémon GO.
It started on June 3rd at 10:00 AM and will run for nearly three months. Plenty of time to catch many Pokémon. But which ones are particularly worth it?
From the announcement of the season, we can already pick out some highlights. Therefore, we will take a closer look at a few Pokémon: Which ones should you pay special attention to?
Zacian and Zamazenta – Crown Forms
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Pokémon GO starts new season Pleasant Days – Trailer for the season
Zacian and Zamazenta have been around in Pokémon GO for a while, but the crown forms are appearing in the game for the first time this year. According to current information, they will be among the best Pokémon in the PvP Master League.
Both will appear at the GO Fest in their special crown forms, in raids. From these raids, you can obtain the necessary energy to change the forms of the monsters.
Voldi and Bellektro
The little electric dog comes from the Pokémon games Sword and Shield. Unsurprisingly, it also belongs to the Electric type.
While Voldi primarily impresses with its cuteness, its evolution Bellektro is known for its speed: According to the Pokédex, it can enhance its legs through electricity, allowing it to run fast and long distances.
With both, you probably shouldn’t expect top attackers. But collectors can look forward to something new here.
Voldi, Bellektro, and Nigiragi (Image source: pokemongo.com)
Nigiragi
With Nigiragi, you probably shouldn’t hope for great attacking abilities, but this Dragon-Water Pokémon is also something for collectors.
Nigiragi has three different forms: the hanging, the curved, and the stretched form. Here too, you can do some serious collecting.
Hisui-Dressella
Dressella in the new trailer
Dressella, as an evolution of Lilminip, is already in the game, but the Hisui form is still missing. Hisui-Dressella brings the type combination of Grass and Fighting.
Looking at the previous Hisui forms, it is likely that we will not evolve Hisui-Dressella but will have to catch it in raids.
Miniras
Miniras is a dragon that evolves first into Mediras, then into Grandiras. Grandiras is a Dragon-Fighting Pokémon that belongs to the “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon: monsters whose stats are so strong that they should actually be legendary.
Other monsters from this line include Dragoran, Trikephalo, Knakrack, and similar ones. These monsters in Pokémon GO are also known for being very rare for a long time – just like Miniras.
However, this is changing now as it will have its own Community Day on June 21st in Pokémon GO. So you can catch it in large numbers – and also secure the Shiny!
Gierspenst
The little coin Pokémon unexpectedly appeared in Pokémon GO some time ago, with a special debut and especially a special way of catching. It is not easy to obtain, and its evolution Monetigo is even more complicated.
To what extent it will be highlighted in this season is still unclear, but it is noticeable that it is visible in the trailer. Additionally, its golden PokéStops appear in the season graphics.
Some players suspect that it will play a role as Pokémon #999 during this year’s Pokémon GO anniversary. That would make sense, as we are celebrating the ninth birthday of the game.
Lunala
Lunala in the new trailer
It is also unclear how Lunala will be involved in this season, but it appears at the end of the trailer. This Pokémon could only be obtained very limitedly before, by evolving a Cosmog into Lunala – and that was also only rarely possible.
The trailer now hints that we will get a new chance to obtain Lunala. This time, maybe in raids?
Articuno with Special Background
Many of you may already have this Pokémon. But if not, you can now get it quite easily: The free GO Pass in June rewards you with an Articuno at level 100. It even comes with a special background if you need a special collecting incentive.
Articuno is a legendary Ice-type Pokémon from the first generation that has many fans. If you still don’t have it, make sure to complete the GO Pass during the month.
More interesting Pokémon: In addition to those mentioned so far, there are a few more highlights that we will quickly list here.
After Gigantamax Gortrom, Liberlo and Inteleon also enter the game in their Giga forms. You can catch them if you have enough players – since defeating Gigantamax monsters is pretty difficult. At least you can now do it from a distance.
Speaking of Gigantamax: according to the trailer, we can expect a Gigantamax return of Lapras.
Mehikel appears worldwide at the GO Fest if you have a ticket. It has only been available at Safari events until now.
Clavion also appears for ticket holders at the GO Fest. It has only been available in France until now.
And finally, you can also catch Volcanion at the GO Fest – with a ticket.
Some Pokémon have thus been announced, but we firmly expect that further interesting Pokémon and debuts will appear in the game during the season. As always, we will keep you updated! And if you want to know what’s coming up next: Here are all events in Pokémon GO in June 2025.
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In Elden Ring: Nightreign there are up to 8 classes with which you can plunge into the fray, but not all are meant for every play style. We show you the best classes in our tier list and explain what strengths and weaknesses you can expect.
How did the ranking come about? The ranking was compiled by our Souls expert Christos. To reach an informed judgment, he compared things like versatility, the effort to master the class, and the advantages and disadvantages of each class.
Additionally, he unlocked each class and tested them in co-op as well as solo to see how well they actually perform. Feel free to leave your opinion about the respective classes and discuss it with other players in the comments. But now let’s get to the ranking.
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The launch trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign shows atmospheric scenes and boss fights
Rank S – The best classes for all occasions
Wylder
Wylder
Why is the Wylder so good? The Wylder is the all-round class and one of the most beginner-friendly classes available in Nightreign. His claw shot makes him very mobile, as he can use it for movement as well as in combat to pull enemies towards him or temporarily latch onto them to close distances.
As far as damage is concerned, he can deal considerable damage. When the Wylder uses his ultimate ability, the Charge Strike, an iron spike is rammed into your enemies with a large explosion – in the best case, they will be knocked back to make room for a critical hit.
Last but not least, the passive ability “Sixth Sense” comes into play, allowing you to survive a fatal hit. This is very practical for both veterans and beginners, as it allows you to enter combat more relaxed and tolerate the occasional mistake.
Pro
Sixth Sense forgives mistakes
Ulti is strong to unbalance enemies
Focus on strength weapons to deal a lot of stance damage
Very mobile thanks to claw shot
High stamina allows for many attacks
Contra
Focus on melee combat
Low FP, thus poorly usable for talents and magic
Rogue
Rogue
Why is the Rogue so good? The Rogue is simply a walking bulldozer that crushes every enemy into the ground. You have a lot of health, great balance, and the power to wield devastating weapons effectively. But let’s move on to his skills, which emphasize his power even more.
First comes his character talent, the Revenge. This skill allows you to give your enemies a headbutt that deals little damage but can impair enemies in their stance. In the best case, you can even land a critical hit after a Revenge. With his passive skill, you will additionally not be knocked out of your Revenge even if one of the Night Lords hits you with full force.
Regarding his ultimate ability, you summon a giant gravestone out of nowhere. This deals significant area damage, increases balance for you and your allies, and also creates a platform to temporarily escape the fight. Overall, the Rogue is an aggressive tank that can take a lot of punishment but can also deal it out. You can even run into a horde of enemies and hardly need to fear dying.
Pro
Can take a lot of hits
High damage
Can break the stance of enemies and bosses with ease
Ulti can be used defensively as well as offensively
Excels with weapons that require high strength
Contra
Often plays like a sluggish tank
Ranged combat, magic, and talents suffer from low FP
Shines mainly with aggressive players
Rank A – Solid classes that are difficult to master
Iron Eye
Iron Eye
What makes Iron Eye good? The Iron Eye is a solid class and the best choice if you want to play a ranged character. Equipped with his bow, he attacks his enemies but is not averse to stepping into melee to eliminate his opponents. Through his passive ability, Iron Eye also discovers more loot than others, which benefits his teammates.
Due to his background as an assassin, Iron Eye possesses the talent “Marking”. With this ability, enemies are marked with a dagger. This marking creates a weakness that can then be destroyed to stagger enemies.
In the ultimate ability, you shoot a supersonic arrow through everything that lies on the trajectory of your projectile. This can be useful for breaking weak points, eliminating groups of enemies, or bringing back distant and concealed allies to life. The Iron Eye is thus a very effective class, especially for those who prefer a tactical approach.
Pro
Finds more loot for himself and his allies
Safe combat from a distance
Can stagger enemies
Wounded allies can be easily revived with a well-placed ulti
Contra
Has low health points
Problems with stamina
Does not have much balance
Passive playstyle may be boring for some
Executor
Executor
What makes Executor good? The Executor is one of the best classes in the game when it comes to fighting enemies, but only if you can master him.
One of the most important talents is the cursed sword of the Executor. Players can draw the sword and parry almost any attack at the right moment – even those from bosses and spells. If you parry consecutively, the blade glows, and you can unleash a strong counterattack that can kill or knock back enemies. Unfortunately, drawing the sword slows your movement.
With the ulti, you transform into a beast of the crucible and can crush enemies, deal heavy damage to bosses, or bring back allies. The form is somewhat clunky, but with some practice, you will also learn to be quick on your feet with it.
The Executor naturally has a high arcane scaling, which benefits players who rely on status effects. Bleeding, poison, rot, and frost can thus be activated much faster.
Pro
Strong in one-on-one combat
Can parry almost any attack
Beast form makes you a powerful tank to save allies
High chance to trigger status effects on enemies
Contra
Cursed sword slows you down
Beast form is clunky
Class is only powerful when you learn to parry, which is difficult
Guardian
Guardian
What makes the Guardian so good? The Guardian is the second tank on the list, but this one focuses on a more defensive playstyle. The Guardian has a lot of stamina and the highest number of health points of all classes – he is designed to take damage.
As an eagle, this class naturally possesses wings that he can use in combat. With the skill “Tornado,” a whirlwind is summoned that pulls enemies to the center and deflects projectiles. The ulti, on the other hand, is a strong option to achieve two things:
Rush into an area of enemies and take control of the area
Revive allies
The second point is very practical, as no matter how many health bars your colleagues possess, if they are on the ground, they can both be revived with an ulti if they are within the impact radius. This can decide victory or defeat in critical situations or during the final boss fight.
Pro
Has the most health points and forgives many mistakes
Effective tank/supporter
Can dominate the battlefield with his skills
Perfect for drawing aggro from bosses
Also aggressive playstyle possible
Contra
Has no dodge roll
Often plays like a sluggish tank
Poor magician and little FP for effectively using talents
Rank B – Good classes, but not for all occasions
Countess
Countess
What makes the Countess solid? With the Countess, you have a solid choice as a fighter/support. In combat, she deals less damage compared to the listed tanks, but her skill “Reenactment” repeats the last executed attacks, effectively doubling the damage.
As a supporter, she can make herself and allies invisible for a certain time thanks to her ulti. This can be especially useful when you want to escape critical situations or revive allies.
What makes the Countess even more interesting is her passive ability “Balance”. With this, you can dodge twice in a row and in general reduce your stamina consumption during these actions and while attacking. The Countess has much more FP compared to the other classes, so a hybrid build of magic and melee is worthwhile here.
However, one of the most significant downsides is her available HP and the lack of talent to withstand hits, as she cannot do that. In capable hands, the Countess can deal well in a group, but solo, it is difficult to survive with her.
Pro
Versatile playstyle possible
Can act as a supporter
Doubling damage thanks to skill
Very agile and mobile
Contra
Few health points
Strengths are mainly evident in a group
Little damage without “Reenactment”
Poor at breaking stances
Low balance
Rank C – Strong classes but too niche
Hermit
Hermit
Why is the Hermit niche? The Hermit is the sorceress par excellence, and she demonstrates this with her skills on the battlefield. She marks her enemies with her ulti “Soul Blood Song” and ensures they take more damage – additionally, the LP and FP of the sorceress are restored.
In Limveldt you will also find various wands that can perform different types of magic. Depending on the element, you can absorb this with the talent of the Hermit and then create your own magic that can debuff enemies or bombard a large area. This can be powerful, but only if you are in a group and have the time to execute the action – solo, it’s almost impossible.
Lastly, she can restore FP for herself and allies through her affinity traces. All in all, the Hermit is solid, but only if she is in a group. Alone, she often has no chance, as she has far too little health, relies on FP, and almost gives way in melee.
Pro
Strong damage
Focus on safe ranged combat
Constantly has the opportunity to regenerate LP and FP
Possesses a variety of options for casting elements through sorcery
Contra
Few health points
Without FP, you’re in trouble
Unsuitable in close combat
Ghost
Ghost
Why is the Ghost niche? The Ghost is the summoner in the group and can summon useful spirits in battle with her skills that are versatile. To do this, she uses her lyre and can choose between a Pagan, a large colossus, and a gigantic skeleton. Each of the spirits has different fighting styles and robustness.
What makes this class invaluable in the group is her ulti “Immortal March”. With this skill, you and your group become temporarily immortal. Used correctly, this skill can decide life or death.
The Ghost can be effective in both melee and ranged combat, but her low health points force her to avoid direct confrontation with an enemy and prefer to act in the background as a supporter.
Pro
High FP for miracles and sorcery
Can make the group and herself immortal
Can summon spirits
Contra
Has low health points
Defense is very weak
Spirits do not withstand much damage
These were all classes from Elden Ring: Nightreign in our tier list. Do you agree with our ranking, or do you think a class has been treated unfairly? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments and tell us your favorite class: Elden Ring: Nightreign – Change skins and unlock the dressing room
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A player achieved what would be a tough challenge even for many trio groups in Elden Ring: Nightreign: He completed a run without leveling up.
What did the player accomplish? The content creator and self-proclaimed “Souls Simp” Youwy demonstrated in a YouTube video how he completed a “Darkdrift Knight” run in Nightreign alone as Executor, without using any runes to level up. Even when he faced Fulghor, he was still at level 1 – and he managed to do it anyway.
He owed this to a good sense of timing and enemy abilities, as well as clever preparation of items and skills, which he started before the actual run in the “Round Table Hold”.
Here you can see the launch trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign:
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The launch trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign shows atmospheric scenes and boss fights
The power of good preparation and the right items
How did he succeed in the run? Youwy shows in his 47-minute video how he made it through the two day-night cycles and the boss fight, even though he was at the lowest character level. Here it must be emphasized that Youwy simply proves to be a good player. But that’s not all.
He used the relics “Night of Miasma” (from “Fissure in the Fog”) and “Night of the Wise” (from “Sentient Pest”), along with another relic, which caused his weapons to trigger additional effects such as poison, bleed, and frost damage. Additionally, they gave him more HP, FP, and stamina.
In the game, he relied more on the high Arcane stat and the Executor’s katana instead of his ultimate beast form.
What does the YouTuber say about his success? Even though the YouTuber can prove his success with the video, he is aware that he died several times. He would have preferred a “cleaner” run:
“The first day was a bit rocky, I died about a thousand times. It was not a death-free run. Maybe I will do a ‘death-free level one run’ next time.”
If you want to attempt a solo run yourself, you can find out in our YouTube video how to play solo best.
How does the community react to the run? In the comments under the YouTube video, other players celebrate the streamer’s success and are already looking forward to more:
“It’s just a matter of time until we get the ‘Starter Level One No Upgrade With Connected Eyes Three Players But Only One Plays Dancepad Controlled One-Legged Goldfish On A Unicycle In A Sensory Deprivation Chamber Untouched Consumables Only Run,'” writes Wombattus.
“Sometimes I can’t survive the first night, and Bro is out here doing it alone at level 1… WP,” congratulates syfayre3957.
“Now we need Duchess at level 1 only with her starting weapon,” writes joaquincaceresguibovich3182.
In Nightreign there are penalties for players who leave matches early. We explain what that means and what you need to prepare for.
What happens if I leave a match in Nightreign? If you want to leave an ongoing expedition early, you will receive a warning from the game that you will be subject to a penalty (a so-called Leave Penalty), with the question of whether you really want to do that. If you do this for the first time, you will only receive this warning.
However, if you repeatedly leave matches with other players, you will receive a ban of 10 to 15 minutes. The more often you quit, the longer and harsher the imposed penalties will be.
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Is Elden Ring: Nightreign worth it for Souls fans?
What you should know about the Leave Penalty
Does this also apply to unintentional disconnects? Yes and no, if you leave an expedition early due to crashes or internet problems, nothing will happen as long as it doesn’t happen frequently in a short time. Because then the system can no longer distinguish whether it is intentional or not, and you must expect a penalty.
However, in many cases, you can rejoin your old lobby after some crashes, thus avoiding the penalty in this case – not always, but often. This depends on the time you let pass. If your team is still in the same round, you have the chance to rejoin.
Can I still play with a penalty? If you are subject to a Leave Penalty, you can still play solo and offline. However, online matches are blocked for the duration of the penalty.
Do I also have to expect penalties if I am not the first to leave? Currently yes. The penalty does not depend on whether you are the first, second, or even the last player to leave the match early. Whether this aspect will be adjusted in the future so that the last player can leave the match without penalty is currently unknown.
Does the game become easier if a player leaves the match? Not currently. So you have to deal with the increased difficulty that arises from having one less player.
And what happens if you purchase a paid upgrade for a game to the Switch 2 version: Can you still use the game on the old Switch?
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Nintendo showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer
You cannot play Switch 2 games on the original Switch
Can you play Switch 2 games on the Switch 1? No, that is technically not possible. On the one hand, the hardware of the Switch 1 is too weak and cannot handle the new games anymore. On the other hand, the hardware of the two generations is not compatible with each other (via nintendo.com). This also causes some issues with the backward compatibility of the Switch 2.
Can you use GameShare as a “trick”? No, because Nintendo has already made it clear: Sharing exclusive titles from the Switch 2 on the weaker original console is not possible. You can only share “Switch 2” games with Switch 2 consoles.
Can you still play games on the Switch 1 after the upgrade? If you purchased the upgrade for, for example, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you can still play the title on the old Switch. However, you will have to forfeit the new features of the Switch 2.
Elden Ring: Nightreign has not been out long, but promises fans upcoming content and features, giving players a reason to be excited for the future. One of these features is something fans have been demanding since the release.
What have fans demanded? Elden Ring: Nightreign launched with two modes – the Trio and Solo mode. However, those who want to team up as a duo must either add a random player or be out of luck.
Although implementing such an additional mode seems sensible, it was not planned for the release. Many fans find this puzzling, as not everyone has two friends to play with, and those who want to play solo will have a hard time.
But fans no longer need to hope for a duo mode, as it is already in development, as a new post from FromSoftware has stated.
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The launch trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign shows atmospheric scenes and boss fights
A look at future content for Nightreign
What has FromSoftware announced? In a post on X, the developers from FromSoftware thanked fans for their interest once again. They managed to sell 3.5 million copies and are pleased with the game’s success. Additionally, they also provided a glimpse of future content for Elden Ring: Nightreign. The following could be gathered:
Clarification that a DLC is expected to be released this year
A two-player mode is also expected to be implemented
Release date unclear
Improved versions of the existing Night Lords are to be introduced
The meaning of this remains unclear. Adjustments may be possible as they are too difficult.
Why was there no duo mode at release? In an interview with IGN, Game Director Junya Ishizaki stated that they did not consider the duo mode for release. The reason for this was the enemies and parameters that need to be adjusted.
The hell unleashes its demons and only a pact with the devil can save humanity. This is the world of Hellslave: A dark role-playing game on Steam, which you can now get for free and keep forever.
What kind of game is this? Hellslave is an RPG dungeon crawler from developer Ars Goetia. The game was released on May 26, 2022, on Steam and has received “very positive” reviews. Just recently, the developers announced a sequel.
Currently, you can get Hellslave on Steam for free. If you add the game to your library by June 16 at 10 AM, you save nearly 20 euros.
The indie studio derives its name from the similarly named part of a grimoire from the 17th century. The Ars Goetia describes the 72 demons that King Solomon supposedly summoned, bound, and made work for him. So it’s no surprise that Hellslave revolves around demons and evil powers.
Here you can see a trailer for Hellslave:
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Hellslave: Launch trailer for the dark RPG on Steam
Only a demon can stop the invasion from hell
What is the game about? Demons from hell invade the world and devastate everything in their path. To save humanity, you must fight fire with fire: You forge a pact with the devil and worship one of six powerful demons to gain special powers.
If you worship Lucifer, your strength lies in physical combat. In addition, the lightbringer grants you the power of light.
Leviathan allows you to play as a powerful sorcerer who draws on cosmic energies.
Baal allows you to be particularly stealthy and poison your enemies.
In addition to the powers granted by your demon, you customize your character with active and passive abilities. These allow for powerful synergies that help you defeat enemies like zombies, ghosts, and demons.
YouTuber and professional game master Ginny Di convinces her grandma to Dungeons & Dragons. And she proves to be a top-notch role-player, from whom one could learn a thing or two.
Who is Ginny Di? Ginny Di is a well-known content creator from Denver (USA), who has made a name for herself primarily through her work around Dungeons & Dragons, cosplay, and music. On YouTube, she offers tips on role-playing, character development, and shares creative content like music videos and comedy sketches.
In addition, she also works as a professional game master for pen-and-paper sessions. She is particularly known for her elaborate costumes – from well-known franchises to original characters, and she collaborates with major brands like Critical Role or Steamforged Games.
To introduce her work to her grandma, she suggests to the 97-year-old that they play a round of D&D together and show her what she does for a living. The outcome shows not only that Dungeons & Dragons is not a matter of age, but also that many people have better role-playing abilities than they realize.
You can watch her video here:
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How did the round go for her grandma? To not overwhelm her grandmother right at the start, Ginny Di thought about how to make the concept as “grandma-friendly” as possible. She referred to a well-known video by Jon Bernthal on YouTube, in which he explains the basics of Dungeons & Dragons in just a few steps with help from Deborah Ann Woll.
Instead of overwhelming her grandma with all the complex rules and the extensive rulebook, she focused on the core experience of D&D: storytelling and interaction with the game world. Therefore, she omitted a character sheet for her grandma and handled it herself, letting her grandmother just roll the dice.
The adventure followed a 6-step plan, where she could try out and learn a different part of the gameplay in each step. Additionally, she created index cards with brief notes that should give her player an overview of the main things she had access to, such as “sword”, “health potions”, or “magic ring”.
Ginny Di’s 6-step plan for the session with her grandma (via YouTube).
How did the 97-year-old play? As preparation for her first session, she learned how to look up rules in the book, how to hold a sword, and how to roll the dice correctly. Things that every role-player should know, really. She played a 97-year-old elf named Fragonia (name chosen by herself), who encounters a giant spider in the woods as a ranger and ultimately meets a powerful sorceress in her tower.
During the session, Ginny Di gives her all sorts of liberties in what she wants to do and takes suitable opportunities to let her roll the dice and explain to her why and for what she needs to roll now. The 97-year-old proves to be remarkably creative and quite ready for combat. She interacts with the NPCs as if she had never done anything else and finds effective solutions for the problems that present themselves to her.
As the cherry on top, she casually writes her backstory, in which she lost her cousin Thermopolis. She asks clever follow-up questions and plays like an experienced pen-and-paper player. In the epic final battle, she cuts off both arms of her opponent with a spectral sword before driving the sword through her heart.
In Helldivers 2, the battle for Over-Earth raged on. The brave warriors of the guided democracy defended Over-Earth against the Illuminated. With their struggle for the city of Equality-On-Sea, they have made it into television.
What kind of city is this? The valiant soldiers of Helldivers 2 recently fought not only in the home galaxy, but on the home planet, Over-Earth. However, the Illuminated’s attacks seemed to be too strong. One by one, more and more cities fell into the hands of the enemies.
The last bastion for the Helldivers is the mega-city Equality-On-Sea, which is located on the world map where Shanghai stands in the real world. The relentless battle for the last major city of mankind not only brought many Helldivers back into the game (via SteamDB), but also showed how well humanity stands together when it comes to the whole.
You can see more about the enemies of Over-Earth here:
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Helldivers 2 reveals the new enemy faction in the trailer for ‘Omens of Tyranny’
From Helldivers 2 to Television
What’s going on with television? The battle for Equality-On-Sea, the in-game counterpart to Shanghai, also spread among the city’s residents. The 25-million-people metropolis has its own local television station, which usually reports on the happenings in the city.
However, the fact that the world is currently defending its city as the last bastion of humanity against virtual enemies was worth a feature for the television station. In a news broadcast (available on kankanews.com), the two hosts discussed the battle for Over-China, as the city is also referred to by players.
The hosts explained (via Reddit) how all cities fell one by one and that the players did not follow the developers’ plan to ultimately fight over Stockholm, the seat of the developer studio. Instead, the last bastion became the metropolis of Shanghai.
The battle for Over-China was decided on May 30, 2025. To save the world, players around the globe collaborated.
Especially the collaboration between Chinese and American players was praised by the hosts in the feature. They had coordinated to fight the enemies during their respective daytime and allow the other players a break at night. For the final battle on Friday, 130,000 players worldwide were active at the same time and successfully defended Equality-On-Sea and thus Over-Earth.
After the successful defense of Over-Earth, the galactic war is far from won. While the Helldivers were busy defending their homeworld, bugs and robots continued to spread and are just waiting to face the soldiers of Over-Earth again. How the attack on Over-Earth occurred, you’ll find out here: The new update in Helldivers 2 brings back the greatest threat to humanity
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