Gamer thinks he is so good at Battlefront 2 that he asks for $100 for a duel – Loses in front of 2 million viewers

A player demanded 100 dollars for a YouTuber to play a 1v1 against him in Star Wars Battlefront 2. Then he lost, even though he broke his own rules.

What kind of player is this? The YouTuber “Aysoka” challenged a player in Star Wars Battlefront 2 to a 1v1. However, he demanded 100 dollars for the duel and referred to his profile, which stated he had won 491 out of 498 showdowns in Battlefront 2. This piqued the YouTuber’s ambition, who is known for his videos on Battlefront 2, where he competes in 1v1s against the best players of the game.

At the time of the challenge, Aysoka was playing on a secondary account, which is why the player did not recognize him. The result: The player took the money and blocked him. The YouTuber then messaged him from his main account, after which the player accepted the 1v1 and was convinced he would win.

Both sides set a few rules for the duel. Aysoka demanded: If he wins, he gets the money back. His opponent insisted on no playing as Darth Vader with cards and that General Grievous with the card ‘Flesh is weak’ was not allowed.

The player who wins 6 times first is the overall winner.

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Battlefront 2: Gameplay Trailer

Player cheats, changes rules, and still loses

This is how the duel went: Round 1 featured Obi-Wan Kenobi (Aysoka) and Darth Vader, but the Jedi Master went down and the YouTuber fell behind 0:1. However, he noticed:

The player broke his own rule and played Darth Vader with cards.

Aysoka demanded that this rule break would not count as a loss, but the player replied that he would not get his money back then.

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In Round 2, Aysoka fought with Anakin Skywalker against General Grievous and found that his opponent again broke the self-imposed rule and played the Separatist with the card ‘Flesh is weak’ – and still lost. New score: 1:1. The player justified this loss with the oldest excuse in gaming and wrote: ‘Don’t think you’re good. I’m lagging.’

Afterwards, Aysoka was victorious with Yoda, Rey, and Luke Skywalker, after which his opponent once again changed the rules and said the YouTuber must win the next round to get his money back. The match was:

Yoda (Aysoka) and Darth Vader with cards

Aysoka was able to assert himself again and won the duel – but he still did not get his money back. The player blocked him again.

Viewers judge: ‘Liar, thief, and an absolute noob’

This is what the community says: Overall, the video has been viewed nearly 2 million times. The comments under the video clearly side with the YouTuber and are glad he won the duel.

The video collected over 5,500 comments in about a week. A selection of the most popular is shown here:

  • ‘The best part is knowing he is watching this video.’
  • ‘A liar, a thief, and, worst of all, he is an absolute noob at the only game he plays.’
  • ‘I don’t even play this game, but I was so emotionally involved watching you destroy this noob.’
  • ‘I knew from the beginning that he would never return the money, no matter how the outcome looks.’
  • ‘You could see all of his character and morality the moment he took the first 100 dollars and ran away. The rest was completely in character. A lousy person and player.’

Many commentators were quick to realize early in the video that the player would not keep his word and would not return the money.

Currently, a new hype around Star Wars Battlefront 2 has emerged. Furthermore, many fans are currently demanding and hoping for an announcement of the successor, Star Wars Battlefront 3. However, the chances of a third part of the series look slim: Star Wars Battlefront II grows by 1,000% on Steam while players demand a sequel – Now one of the developers speaks out

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German LoL pro is part of the best team in Europe, explains why he prefers to play off-meta

With every season and every patch of League of Legends there is a so-called meta. The strongest champions are referred to as meta, while weaker champs are called off-meta. One of the best German LoL players explained in an interview why he enjoys playing off-meta.

Which German LoL pro are we talking about? With his team G2 Esports, the German top laner BrokenBlade has already won 8 championship titles in the largest European league, the LEC. In total, G2 Esports has won a total of 16 LEC championships and is the team with the most official titles in Europe.

In the spring split of the LEC in 2025, BrokenBlade played with G2 Esports against the newcomers Karmine Corp. After the first victory, the German top laner with off-meta champ Shen faced one of the currently strongest champions. Gwen is currently in the top 3 of the most banned champs for the top lane during the ongoing season 15. 

With the champion Shen, he was able to gain an initial advantage against his opponent, but the new star player from Karmine Corp was unstoppable and showed the 16-time LEC champion how well he masters the champ Ezreal.

In the last decisive game of the series against Karmine Corp, BrokenBlade decided to choose the champion Warwick. This champ has only been played or banned 19 times throughout the entire season 15. In comparison: Gwen was picked over 500 times and banned more than 1500 times (via gol.gg). G2 lost the last game and the series ended with a 2:1 for Karmine Corp.

Why does BrokenBlade enjoy playing off-meta? In the interview with Sheep Esports, BrokenBlade was asked how he started playing unconventional champions. BrokenBlade replied as follows: 

I will always turn to unusual champions when they are strong. It is also perfectly fine to rely on meta picks, but I believe I am the type of player who can always deliver with non-meta picks. For me, one thing matters above all: to win. I don’t care if I have to play a boring champion as long as we end up on top. Dylan is a coach who accepts and welcomes creativity as long as it is responsible and makes sense.

In the video, you can see the new trailer for Season 2 in 2025 of League of Legends:

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The launch trailer for the new Season 2 2025 in League of Legends

G2 Esports wants to return to old strength

What is going on with G2? After the team won each of the four tournaments of the last LEC season of 2024 the new year 2025 did not start as expected for the top team. After several losses, BrokenBlade was asked how the team and the coaches worked to bring the 16-time LEC champion back to his old strength. 

When things aren’t going well, you have to start over from scratch. We sat down and concluded that we need a new plan and a new foundation. The coaching team brought in some ideas that we then discussed together. We had a really, really big conversation, especially the players, with Memento, who is very focused on improving our macro and micro gameplay and how we should play as a team. I feel that we had a really big breakthrough in this conversation.

His teammate and ADC Hans Sama had already spoken about the team’s performance in an earlier interview with Sheep Esports (via sheepesports.com). According to Hans, it felt like G2 played like solo players and that they did not function much like a team. BrokenBlade agrees and added:

I definitely agree with Hans. We were just very uncoordinated. We did not play with the same vision. I believe we have now overcome this slump. While there is still a lot we need to think about, such as how and when we play together, we are definitely starting to look for plays more purposefully together again, and that is really, really nice.

G2 Esports continues to be one of the best teams in Europe despite the recent losses. In addition to the LEC, there is also the Korean league, the LCK. Faker has set one of the most amazing records with his team T1, which could now be reached by a new top team: New top team in LoL rolls over the LCK, scratches at the legendary record of Faker

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A brutal villain in Marvel has the same abilities as the most boring Avenger, but he is feared

In Marvel, there are not only villains with godlike superpowers and high motives. A notorious villain would only be a minor character among the Avengers, but as an enemy, he causes many problems, especially because he has no real motivation.

Which character is it? When thinking of the Avengers, most people think of great heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, or the Hulk. However, there are also more boring heroes in the team. For many, Hawkeye is one of them. He simply has a bow and can shoot well.

But he is not the only one who can do that. The villain Bullseye has no special abilities; he can just aim, shoot, and throw well. In contrast to Hawkeye, he is one of the vilest villains in the Marvel universe.

Bullseye’s greatest nemesis is probably Daredevil:

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Marvel’s Daredevil – Trailer for the dark superhero series from Netflix

A sadist who can aim well

Who is Bullseye? Bullseye’s real name is Lester, but much more about him is not actually known. He made his first appearance in Daredevil No. 131 in 1975. He is an assassin who simply enjoys killing, which is why he also works professionally in that field. Before becoming an assassin, he tried to be a baseball player and a government employee, but he found that too boring.

Bullseye does not have mutant abilities or superpowers from a serum; he can simply aim quite well. He doesn’t have a specific weapon that he uses. Through his training, he not only has an excellent physique, but he is also a skilled athlete and martial artist, methodically fulfilling his tasks by putting himself in his targets’ shoes.

Additionally, he has a high intellect and extensive knowledge of the human body and various weapons. Besides regular firearms or the bow, he uses numerous throwing objects and even close-combat weapons during his missions. Moreover, he can use almost anything as a weapon, such as toothpicks, playing cards, or even his own tooth. His throwing power aids him in this.

In the comics, it eventually happens that he reinforces his bones with adamantium to provide additional protection.

Bullseye is obsessed with Daredevil

Although Bullseye collides with many heroes due to his profession, his greatest nemesis is probably Daredevil. While he was fulfilling contracts in New York, he encountered Daredevil, whom he was even able to defeat, but in a later battle, he lost against the hero.

Afterward, Bullseye became downright obsessed with Daredevil. Through his partnership with Kingpin, the two encountered each other regularly, and Bullseye regularly killed Daredevil’s (love) partners.

After the event “Secret Invasion,” Norman Osborn founded the Dark Avengers. There, the scientist exploited Bullseye’s obsession and recruited him as a team member. To avoid being recognized, he disguised himself in public as Hawkeye.

Bullseye is more frightening than Thanos, even though he is not as powerful

Why is Bullseye such a good villain? Although villains like Thanos or Hela are significantly more powerful than Bullseye, they usually have a motivation, even if one does not always fully understand it. Bullseye does not have that; he has simply always been good at what he does and enjoys it to the fullest.

He is essentially the antithesis to heroes who use their talents to do good. One could also compare him to Batman. Bullseye’s abilities don’t matter, as his actions in combination with his lack of motivation are so shocking and brutal that he is more frightening than godlike villains.

Since he primarily operates in New York and fights against people who have little to no superpowers, his lack of remorse, sadism, and madness are intensified. Even characters like Thanos showed emotions. Another villain is significantly more supernatural but no less evil: A great threat in the Marvel universe has existed for 20,000 years, but only a certain group can defeat it.

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Warhammer 40,000 now completely exaggerates, bringing Space Marines in armor that are larger than battle tanks

Games Workshop has introduced new models for Warhammer 40,000. In line with the current set of the Horus Heresy, there is more from the arsenal of the Great Brother War, including: armors in the Saturnine pattern. If you thought Warhammer had reached absurd dimensions before, you might find yourself shaking your head now…

These are the new models: During the Dropsite Preview on May 23, 2025, Games Workshop revealed new box sets for the Horus Heresy. Since the Heresy is one of the greatest tragedies in the history of the Imperium and Space Marines play the main role there, the new models are correspondingly designed for Space Marine armies:

  • Cybots (or “Dreadnoughts”), Terminators, and Praetors in Saturnine pattern armors
  • the Araknae Quad Acellerator, a standing quad gun
  • Space Marines in Mark 2 “Crusade” power armor
  • the Fellblade Super-Heavy battle tank, a kind of Apocalypse tank with two guns, extra heavy bolters, and about as big as a row house

All of this may sound exaggerated now, but for Warhammer fans, it is more of an ordinary Tuesday. Except that the sizes were also compared during the presentation – and those are just absurd.

How big are they really? The Saturnine Terminators (and some of their weapons) are roughly twice the size of “normal” Space Marines, as you know them from Warhammer 40,000. The same goes for the Cybots, which are the hefty walkers that Space Marines can continue to serve in even after death. In numbers:

  • the model of a Leviathan Dreadnought, the largest cybot so far, is 9 cm tall
  • a Saturnine Dreadnought is another “shoulder plate”, so about 1–2 cm taller
  • for comparison: the Leman Russ tank, the standard tank of the Astra Militarum, is also 9 cm tall
  • the model of a standard Space Marine is 4 cm tall

In the show, the hosts even compared Vulkan to one of the new Cybots. Vulkan is the Primarch of the Salamanders and is considered a giant even among demigods, standing between 3.20 and 3.50 meters tall (depending on the source). The cybot is nearly twice as tall, making it about as big as an Imperial Knight, the largest battle suits of the Imperium.

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Saturnine armor is the hardest that Space Marines have to offer in Warhammer 40,000 – What is it?

Saturnine armor is a mystery and is almost unknown today

The Horus Heresy takes place nearly 10,000 years before the current events of Warhammer 40,000, and much of the technology from that time is lost. Saturnine armor is part of that, though it was already more of an exception back then.

Unlike most technology, Saturnine armors do not originate from Mars, where the Adeptus Mechanicus is based, but from Saturn. Their main use was in the unification wars of the Imperium. They were eventually perfected by Vulkan and made accessible to all Space Marines – including the legions that later betrayed the Imperium.

If you are interested in the models, it might be exciting for you to know that you can customize your models as you wish. The Terminators each carry two weapons, and in the box, you get a selection of plasma cannons, disintegrators, and power fists.

If you are interested not only in the dark future but also in the (equally dark) fantasy world of Warhammer, there were also recent news: The fantasy version of Warhammer is getting its first new army in over 15 years, exciting even fans of Warhammer 40,000

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Pokémon GO: All Events in June 2025 – Important Dates at a Glance

There will be some events in Pokémon GO again in June 2025. We have summarized which ones for you.

June is approaching with big steps and brings not only a new season in Pokémon GO, but also many events, raids, and additional content. Additionally, the big GO Fest 2025 will take place in June, the largest event of the year.

We have summarized all the interesting dates of the new month for you clearly, so you know at a glance which dates you should mark in your calendar.

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All events in Pokémon GO in June 2025 at a glance

In the following table you will find all events that take place in Pokémon GO in June 2025. For some events, there is currently only the English title. As soon as there is further information regarding the German title, we will update the list for you.

All monsters marked with an * can also be obtained in their shiny form.

DateEvent
May 30 – June 3Event Serene Retreat
June 2Dyna-Monday with Chansey*
June 3Spotlight Hour with Spritzee* and double catch XP
June 3 – June 55-Star Raids with Tapu Bulu*
June 3 – June 5Mega Raids with Mega Altaria*
June 4Raid Hour with Tapu Bulu*
June 5 – June 145-Star Raids with Groudon*
June 5 – June 14Mega Raids with Mega Abomasnow*
June 7 – June 8Shadow 5-Star Raids with Shadow Regice*
June 7 – June 11Event Instrumental Wonders
June 9Dyna-Monday with Machop*
June 10Spotlight Hour with Magnemite* and double catch candies
June 11Raid Hour with Groudon*
June 14 – June 15Shadow 5-Star Raids with Crypto Regice*
June 14 – June 18Event Phantom Ruins
June 14 – June 235-Star Raids with Kyogre*
June 14 – June 23Mega Raids with Mega Manectric*
June 16Dyna-Monday with Hatenna
June 17Spotlight Hour with Solosis* and double transfer candies
June 18Raid Hour with Kyogre*
June 20 – June 22Unknown Event
June 21Community Day
June 21 – June 22Shadow 5-Star Raids with Shadow Regice*
June 23Dyna-Monday with Caterpie*
June 23 – June 27Event Passing Down of the Ancients
June 23 – June 30Mega Raids with Mega Beedrill*
June 24Spotlight Hour with Growlithe* and double evolution XP
June 28 – June 29Global GO Fest 2025
June 30Dyna-Monday with Shuckle*
June 30 – July 85-Star Raids with Cobalion*
June 30 – July 8Mega Raids with Mega Aggron*
July 2Raid Hour with Cobalion*

Which events are worth it? For collectors and fans of the Dynamax mechanic, the Serene Retreat, Instrumental Wonders, and Phantom Ruins events are likely to be interesting. Here you can catch 2 monsters more easily as shiny per event and obtain a new Gigantamax monster per event.

The highlight of the month is undoubtedly the GO Fest 2025. In addition to countless monsters, you can also look forward to the new forms of Zacian and Zamazenta. Furthermore, the GO Fest also brings new shinies that have not been in the game before.

The new forms of Zacian and Zamazenta will likely give the two monsters a substantial boost and make them stronger. But that is not the only interesting thing: 2 legendary monsters are getting a new form – and it brings a big change.

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WoW brings back the one character from Shadowlands that we miss

One of the few popular characters from Shadowlands is appearing again in World of Warcraft. We reveal what is already known about it.

No matter how you look at it, the Shadowlands expansion did not receive a warm welcome from many players of World of Warcraft. Therefore, most want to forget the events of the addon and are glad that many contents from there will hardly be mentioned anymore. However, Blizzard occasionally picks up some threads from this expansion – and this will also be the case in the next patch. For the mediator Ve’nari is returning.

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Who is Ve’nari? We meet Ve’nari in Shadowlands after we return to the Maw for the first time. She is a mediator who was sent into the Maw and performs quests for the mysterious Ve cartel there. She helps us navigate the Maw better and teaches us valuable wisdom: That betrayal is inevitable. Especially from those close to you.

In Zereth Mortis, Ve’nari seems to die. For her corpse can be found at the area’s catalyst. Only engineers can see that her corpse is not real. She has faked her own death.

WoW Venari Purveyor of Cyphers Maw
Ve’nari helped us – but we never knew her true plans.

How does Ve’nari return? In patch 11.1.7, Blizzard introduces the new feature “Lore-Walking.” Here, players can specifically relive related quest chains, such as the story surrounding Arthas, the Lich King. One of these chains, however, is also about the Astral beings, whom we first encounter in the shattered world. We learn that they lost their home world and that the Lord of the Void, Dimensius, devoured them.

As part of the quest line, we also experience what Ve’nari did in the Maw. The YouTuber Bellular has made a fairly extensive analysis video about it:

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At the end, the quest line even turns from a narrative into a “current” quest. Because Ve’nari appears, and we can see her and the Wayfinder (Alleria’s mentor) having a brief conversation. It is confirmed what many have long suspected: the mediators from Shadowlands and the Astral beings once belonged to the same people or at least lived on the same planet.

Ve’nari and the Wayfinder do not have a good relationship with each other, as the Wayfinder hoped he would never see Ve’nari again. Yet the current events force both into cooperation.

How exactly this story continues will probably be revealed in patch 11.2 – because all signs currently point to the fact that we will travel to K’aresh, the former home world of the Astrals and Mediators. This may be the last major patch of The War Within.

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The Division 2 has its first new DLC in 5 years, you can discover it from today

The Division 2 is known for its constant shifts when it comes to new content, but today it is finally supposed to happen. The second DLC of the shooter will be released on all platforms and is supposed to bring you back to New York.

What is launching today? Today, May 27, 2025, the new DLC “Battle for Brooklyn” in The Division 2 is launching, five years after the release of the first DLC. With this expansion, fans will be brought back to New York to reclaim Brooklyn.

Simultaneously with the release of the DLC, the story will continue with Season “Crossroads”. It is about uncovering the truth behind Sokolova’s plans. The agents are in a race against time against the Black Tusk. New content will also include adjustments that are meant to improve the game.

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Ubisoft shows the new DLC of The Division 2 in the trailer

DLC brings you back to New York

What new features can I expect? The DLC brings you back to New York, to the streets of Brooklyn. There you will have to face the growing threat of the Purple Flame. New enemies, skills, and items will be introduced into the game. The developers report in their blog post that the DLC lays the groundwork for what is supposed to come next in The Division 2 – specifics about future plans are not available.

As for Season “Crossroads”, there is more to report. You can expect the following content:

  • Modifiers and enemy countermeasures are supposed to add variety to the battles.
    • They change your duels, provide enemies with buffs such as increased movement speed, and increase the difficulty.
  • Chases are still supposed to be published weekly, but there is no longer a need to complete them in a certain order.
  • Seasonal travel is supposed to improve:
    • Mission 4, 5, and 6 are now supposed to be unlocked simultaneously when Mission 3 is completed.
    • Each mission is focused on a specific attribute.
    • Passive modifiers are no longer unlocked by completing entire missions. Instead, they are tied to specific goals in Missions 4 to 7.
    • Active modifiers will still be unlocked by achieving at least 6 goals in Missions 3-6.
    • Mission 7 will be available when you have earned at least 4 passive modifiers from Missions 4-6.
  • New weapons, talents, and equipment are to be added. Additionally, there are also three exotic items:
    • The exotic weapon RPK-74 Pakhan
    • The exotic equipment Nimble Holster
    • The exotic mask “Tinkerer”

Are there any QoL adjustments? Yes, the update is also supposed to improve the player experience. Those who create a new agent will benefit from the new game introduction. The Division 2 offers its newcomers milestone boxes, which are given out at levels 8, 15, 25, and 35. Each of these boxes contains strong items that fit well together to create synergies and further refine your build.

Additionally, you can now earn progress for your seasonal travel when playing in co-op. Finally, the season-EP rewards for all activities in the living world, main missions, and game modes are supposed to increase by 85%. What do you think of the update? Are you ready to get started again? You can find out more about The Division here: How things stand with The Division 3, Ubisoft’s unwanted stepson

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Patch Notes for Update 1.011 – Brings Collab and Information on Layered Weapons and Title Update 2

A new update is about to be released with the first collaboration and some new features and improvements for Monster Hunter Wilds. You can find out what’s included here.

When will the patch be released? The next major patch for version 1.011 goes live on May 28, 2025, at 2:30 AM in Germany. It will launch the first major collaboration with Street Fighter 6, as well as further new features and adjustments.

Please note that all online sessions will end once patches are implemented. Therefore, it’s best to play offline around this time. The maintenance in Germany will take place from 2:00 to 2:30 AM (PT: May 27, 4:50 – 5:30 PM | BST: May 28, 12:50 – 1:30 AM).

In the “Director’s Letter 2025.5”, Yuya Tokuda lists all changes and plans for the near future. We will show you all the highlights; you can find the full patch notes on page 2.

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Monster Hunter Wilds shows collaboration with Street Fighter 6, lets you hit hard with your fists

Brutal Collaboration with Street Fighter 6

What does the collaboration with Street Fighter 6 bring? The update implements the first major collaboration of Monster Hunter Wilds – specifically with Street Fighter 6. This brings you new quests as well as an exclusive armor set for you and your Palico.

The armor also comes with a special twist, allowing you to hunt with a new combat style. You can find all important information about the collaboration here: Monster Hunter Wilds: All important information about the collaboration with Street Fighter 6

Version 1.011 brings new hardened monsters and more frequent quests

Which monsters will be added? With the patch, you will have the chance to face Gore Magala, Rey Dau, Uth Duna, Nu Udra, and Jin Dahaad in a hardened 8★ variant. The previous 7★ hunts will remain available.

All these monsters have received adjustments with the update that make them tougher and more challenging. This includes increased health, resistance to injuries, and optimizations of multiplayer scaling.

Version 1.011 also offers improvements for quests. Higher difficulty quests will now appear more frequently, the higher your HR is. Additionally, the spawn rate of quests with multiple monsters as well as the appearance rate of hardened monsters with higher strength values has increased.

List of your captured endemic creatures and other improvements

In addition to some balancing adjustments to the weapons and some quality-of-life improvements (you can read more details on page 2), a new feature has also been introduced. With the patch, you will finally receive an overview of your captured small creatures.

To do this, visit the research tent in the Windebene to display the overview. There you can also check the names, sizes, and weights of your captured fish. If you want to keep specific creatures in your overview long-term, even if you exceed the storage capacity, you can favorite them.

This is especially worthwhile if you catch special monsters with unique patterns or features that are rather rare. This way, you can view them again and again.

Information about Title Update 2 and Layered Weapons

In addition to the patch notes, the letter also addressed Title Update 2 with a small outlook on the future. It is scheduled to be released in the summer as planned and to bring numerous improvements and features.

The most important and highly anticipated features that will be released with TU2 are the Layered Weapons and the option to disable the glow effect of buffs. Of course, alongside the dearly beloved Lagiacrus, who celebrates his return with TU2 after 16 years.

Additionally, further items that have now been confirmed will be added:

  • New hardened monsters (8★)
  • A special combat-hardened monster
  • The hammer will receive offset effects for certain attacks and a follow-up attack after a successful offset
  • Further weapons will receive significant adjustments, such as the dual blades (no specific details)
  • Improved Saikrii user-friendliness
  • The ability to display skill details with a single button press on various screens
  • It is planned to add a switch for character display in photo mode

Further information about TU2 is expected to be shared soon. You can read the full patch notes on page 2.

Players are currently eagerly awaiting further information about the release of the second major Title Update 2. This not only brings back a monster that the community has painfully missed for 16 years, the Lagiacrus, but also promises a lot of new challenges that will add new spice to the gaming experience. At the same time, another question that the community has been asking since then will also be resolved: The 2nd Title Update for Monster Hunter Wilds unveils a riddle that has persisted for 16 years

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A new shooter on Steam looks like Doom, but with a headless pirate … in space?

If you thought that Doom came unexpectedly in the Middle Ages: A new game on Steam that strongly resembles Doom lets you play as a pirate … without a head … and in a kind of outer space, but actually it’s the underworld.

Which game is being talked about? It refers to the freshly announced action FPS Davy x Jones. The game is being developed by Parasight, the creators of Blacktail. 

The first announcement trailer already gives a good idea of what you can expect:

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Davy x Jones: The reveal trailer for the new pirate shooter on Steam

From the legendary pirate to the devil in person

What is the game about? You are Davy Jones: A legendary pirate who has ended up in the afterlife for pirates and sailors – but not before being betrayed, robbed, and beheaded. Too angry to just die, his body Jones and his severed head Davy embark on a quest for revenge as a duo.

By the way: Those familiar with sailors’ yarn know that Davy Jones was actually not a pirate. Rather, he was a kind of devil of the sea. “Davy Jones’ Locker” – an English name for the sailor’s grave – is simply called “The Locker” in the game. So expect a kind of origin story here? Since you are supposed to become “the devil himself,” according to the developers, that’s not so far-fetched.

The Locker definitely has a rather unique space aesthetic. For example, you can see different star constellations in the “sky.” With the Abby – your ship, which is half made of whale – you also fly from one floating island to another.

Even though you are not really in outer space, it sure feels that way.

Your ship the “whale” (forgive the bad pun) lets you fly from one island to the next.

Davy Jones meets the “Doom Guy”

Where does the comparison to Doom come from? This mainly stems from the shooter gameplay. Many players immediately feel reminded of Doom after the first trailer:

  • “We got pirate x Doom, seriously? In this economy??”, jokes gas4speed1911 under the trailer on YouTube
  • “Doom-Davy-Jones was not on the bingo card 2025 and it doesn’t look bad at all,” writes YungYdoc under the same video

On your journey through the afterlife, you fight like every good pirate with sword and pistol through the ranks of cursed souls and monsters. You can even use your severed head as a projectile for your pistol to shoot at enemies.

A feature from Doom Eternal even makes it directly into the game: There is a grappling hook that you can use to pull yourself towards enemies. However, the level of violence is significantly lower compared to the Doom series. So if you want to slaughter through hordes of enemies as bloodily as possible, you will be less satisfied here.

When will the game be released? There is currently no release date for Davy x Jones. It is also unclear whether the game will still be released in 2025. The game is supposed to be available for PC on Steam as well as for consoles. However, the developers have not yet revealed which consoles those are.

With Doom: The Dark Ages, the original itself visits an unusual setting. It is about demon hunting in the Middle Ages. The shooter allows you to customize the gaming experience significantly – a fact that a streamer has pushed to the limits: Twitch streamer makes the new Doom much faster and harder, culminating in a special “speedrun”

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A German researcher creates a whole simulation to calculate which class in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the best – Here is the result

Many players ask themselves which classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 are the strongest. A German professor does not need to deal with hypotheses and instead programs a simulator that provides him with the answer. And more accurately than one might imagine.

How does the simulation work? A German professor of game AI and analytics (on YouTube @nevermindCreations) built a simulator to generate enough data to provide an answer to the question of the strongest class. For this, he assumed the same conditions for each class:

  • A target/enemy with infinite HP and an armor class of 10, no bonuses/penalties on saving throws
  • Combat duration of 10 rounds
  • No multiclassing
  • Only starting equipment
  • Level 12
  • Rules of the Tactician difficulty
  • Single player, so no helping companions

Pfau adds that, of course, other influences can affect the strength of a class, as some classes rely more on certain weapons, armor, or multiclassing than others. But this simulation serves as a basis and could be expanded in the future to achieve more specific results. 

With these prerequisites, he was able to find a clear winner of the classes in his YouTube video – the “Circle of the Moon” druid.

Here you can see the animated short film for Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3:

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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3

Versatility and independence make the class the winner

What is the result? Under the given conditions, the Circle of the Moon druid is the winner of the simulation, as he can be particularly versatile due to his animal form, spell effects, and independence from strong weapons. Even without strong items or equipment, he can perform well compared to other classes.

Anyone who wants to see more precise results that show, for example, which class performs best between levels 1-12, or which new subclasses from Patch 8 make their class even more powerful (the weaker), can check out the simulation videos on YouTube:

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These show that at low levels, the rogue performs the strongest, in the mid-range the monk and ranger, and in the endgame especially the mentioned druid, but also the wizard. Here, the melee fighters (at least with the starter equipment and weapons) can no longer keep up.

Does damage really define the strength of a class? Under his video on the simulation of the new subclasses, @doughboy_6439 points out that raw damage alone is not the only thing that makes a build great, as the ability to hinder enemy actions and similar factors can also be very powerful. The professor agrees:

“I completely agree with you! BG3 can be completed with the weakest characters, and it is perfectly fine to do so 🙂 Flair and role-playing factors should come first – but that’s up to the players, not something I want to interfere with or quantify. I only report on damage for those interested in damage.”

Defining the “strongest” or “most powerful” class is therefore very difficult due to the many factors of combat but also beyond that. However, those interested in damage can gain exciting insights from Pfau’s simulations.

Anyone who now wants to test this class, the “Circle of the Moon” druid, after the crowning of the winner can find more detailed information here on MeinMMO. Here we show you in a guide how to best utilize this subclass, how to create and level your character, and which talents are especially important: Baldur’s Gate 3: Best druid build for Halsin – Which subclass, talents, spells, and attributes should you choose?

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Clair Obscur Expedition 33: All Builds, Guides and Beginner Tips Overview

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the surprise hit of 2025. The role-playing game is the debut work of Sandfall Interactive and impresses with its emotional story and interesting combat system. MeinMMO shows you all guides and specials for new players and veterans looking for help.

Since there are multiple ways to succeed in battles in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, MeinMMO has selected suitable builds for each character. Additionally, we have written several articles about the story so you can follow it better.

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Clair Obscur Expedition 33: All Builds

A list of the best builds for Maelle, with which you can deal millions of damage.

An overview of the best builds for Verso. Here you will find out what skills you should definitely use.

All strong builds for Lune that you can use in the early game and endgame of the role-playing game.

With this guide, you will learn how to make the most of Sciel and her abilities.

A list of all builds that make Monoco a valuable ally in battle.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: All Locations

A list of the locations of the Gestral kids that are hidden on the continent (i.e., the overview map).

An overview of all pantomimes and where you can find them to obtain cosmetic items. Additionally, there are tips on how to defeat them best.

A list of all pictos from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and where you can find them. Moreover, you can look up the costs required as Lumina.

A list of hidden dialogues and items that you might have overlooked at the beginning of the game.

Here you will find a description of White Sands, how to get to the place and what secret lies there.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: All Information about the Story

The complete story of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is explained in this article with all terminologies.

If you still have questions about the story and think you found a logic gap, this special is highly recommended.

A list of 5 things that you only understood by the end of the game, even though there were several hints beforehand.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: All General and Beginner Tips at a Glance

An overview of all characters and how you should best distribute the attribute points.

If you have trouble with parrying, you might consider using a cheat engine.

With this guide, you have an overview of all the rewards you receive when increasing relationships.

All skills that Esquie can learn during the game and how to obtain them.

Here you will find all important information about the Endless Tower and what rewards it holds for you.

If you have already played through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you will find all important information for another run here.

The article will be updated as soon as there are new guides for Clair Obscur on MeinMMO. By the way: A player has discovered a build that is perfect for you if you can or want to neither dodge nor parry: Player finishes Expedition 33 without dodging or parrying to prove that you don’t need “gamer reflexes”

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Mark Zuckerberg’s company has laid off 3,600 employees, introduces a controversial system to fire even more people

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently reintroduced the controversial employee review system “Rank and Yank.” This system, where employees are categorized into performance groups, has faced heavy criticism in the past.

What is happening at Meta right now? Meta has instructed its managers, according to an internal memo, to classify 15-20% of the workforce as “below expectations” – more than in previous years. These ratings could ultimately decide who stays and who must go in the future (via Business Insider, Paywall).

Although there are currently no new mass layoffs planned, many employees are aware: Poor ratings increase the risk of being quietly sorted out. The timing fits the pattern – just at the beginning of the year, Meta cut around 3,600 jobs, partly under similar circumstances (via N-TV).

This approach also aligns with Zuckerberg’s vision. Zuckerberg has repeatedly made it clear that he intends to increasingly replace human programming tasks with AI systems (via 3Djuegos).

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What is “Rank and Yank” anyway?

How does Rank and Yank work? In the “Rank and Yank” system (freely translated: Evaluate and Cull), employees are internally classified into performance groups. The weakest – usually a fixed percentage – are considered replaceable. Terminations for those positioned in the lower range often follow.

What impact does Rank and Yank have? The model became known through General Electric and former CEO Jack Welch. It is now regarded as demotivating and divisive in many industries, as it can pit teams against each other instead of fostering collaboration (via ScholarPublishing). Furthermore, research shows that employee engagement and a company’s profitability do not benefit long-term from such practices (via PersonnelToday).

Why do other tech companies no longer support “Rank and Yank”? The fact that Meta’s move is controversial is evident when looking at the competition. Microsoft, for example, abolished the same system in 2013.

At that time, the company eliminated the so-called “Stack Ranking,” which was based on the same principle: Employees were forced into performance groups – resulting in teams working against each other instead of, as originally intended, together (via Verge).

An insider has already commented on the working conditions at Facebook: In her book Careless People, Sarah Wynn-Williams describes a corporate culture characterized by control, performance pressure, and lack of empathy.

The return to “Rank and Yank” may help Meta increase efficiency in the short term. However, declining employee satisfaction and a further crumbling image could also be the result. For Zuckerberg and Meta, the ranking provides a constructed legitimacy to lay off employees, save personnel costs, and increasingly use AI. Because: Companies want to replace human programmers with AI, but there is a problem standing in the way

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Gen Z has found a new way to easily make money: They download a spying app on their phone and sell their data

Earn more money easily – many people probably want that. Generation Z has now found a way to make money without actively doing anything.

What is this method? Generation Z has discovered a new way to easily get money. They simply sell all their data to so-called data brokers. The business model of data brokers is simple: they collect the data and sell it to companies so they can create better-targeted advertisements.

While for years, mainly social media companies and search engines dominated the data business, Gen Z now wants to be paid for their data. This idea is being utilized by the company Verb.AI.

The company offers the following deal:

  • Users download a spying app to their phones that records all activities and transmits them to the data broker.
  • Users are paid for the collected data and earn some money on the side.
  • Verb.AI is supposed to pay about €50 per month to the users.

Once the tracking software is installed, users don’t have to do anything else. The app records purchases, visited websites, but also app usage and the series and movies that were watched. All this data is transmitted and allows for the creation of an accurate profile about the users.

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Gen Z has no problem sharing data

Why is this offer so attractive to Gen Z? Generation Z differs from all other generations in how little problem they have with giving away their own data.

According to the “Forum Global Consumer Sentiment” survey (via oliverwymanforum.com), 88% of Gen Z has no problem sharing some personal usage data with social media companies as long as they benefit from better online experiences. Among older generations, this figure is only 67 %.

Young adults also spend an average of 6.6 hours per day, the most time of all generations, on media (via talkerresearch.com). They are also the ones most likely to spend more than 15 hours per day on media. Thus, they are perfectly suited for the business model of data brokers.

For the about €50 that Verb.AI pays Gen Z and other users, they receive about 200 hours of usage data per person every month. Thus, the hourly wage for scrolling through social media is about 25 cents per hour.

The risk of data trading

Is it all safe? The seemingly easy earnings from selling one’s mobile data to companies like Verb.AI come with many risks. Even if companies promise anonymity, related data can often be de-anonymized, allowing companies to create detailed user profiles (via usercentrics.com).

There is also the fundamental question of whether for €50 a month one would show the neighbor, family, or colleagues at work every website visited, every series watched, and every product purchased. And not just once, but every day, and arranged in such a way that these people can easily request everything about oneself like in a search engine.

If you do not want to give away your data for €50 a month and not voluntarily either, you can take action yourself and do something about it. How you can best protect yourself on your smartphone is even revealed by the U.S. foreign intelligence service: A U.S. intelligence agency reveals a simple trick for more security on your phone

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Final Fantasy XIV brings back the most popular content after 5 years, fans explain how to have the most fun

The last field expedition started in Final Fantasy XIV in 2020 with patch 5.35. Now there is finally fresh supply: Kreszentia starts today and players have tips for maximum fun.

What kind of content is this? The Occult Crescent South Expedition is a new field expedition. It features large additional areas in Final Fantasy XIV that operate according to their own rules. Depending on the iteration, between 72 and 144 players per instance explore a large environment with monsters, FATEs, big battles, and even 48-player dungeons.

The Occult Crescent specifically allows players to explore an area inspired by the Bermuda Triangle, filled with elements from Final Fantasy V. Notably, there are new Phantom Jobs that alter the way your class is played. Knowledge levels are also gathered that affect damage output and personal defense.

You can find all the information about the Occult Crescent in our overview of the new field operation. In the official forum, gamers have come together and compiled a whole series of tips for starting.

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This is how the Occult Crescent is going to be the most fun

What tips do players have? In the official forum, Final Fantasy XIV players exchange tips so they can have fun with the new field operation right from the start. Post opener Musashidon suggests, for example, that he recommends casual gamers to play the Occult Crescent with a tank or a red mage.

Tanks have high defense and can purposely draw monsters to themselves, making them easier to combat. Red mages, on the other hand, combine high damage with good self-healing abilities as a class. The latter becomes important starting from knowledge level 6, as you can lose levels when you die and are not rescued by another player. With the red mage, you can delay dying for as long as possible.

Poster VeyaAkemi writes that all classes without a resurrection spell should definitely have Phoenix Down in their inventory. These can be used to resurrect other players, which is important, as mentioned. The item can be purchased at the market board or from NPCs.

Several forum members write that players should definitely pay attention to how they attract monster attention. Too many or too powerful enemies can quickly ruin the fun of a field expedition, by getting a player killed too quickly.

Elemental sprites, for example, react immediately when you get too close. Other monsters become aggressive only when they see you. Additionally, monsters attack faster when a player with a significantly lower level walks past them.

Most posters agree, however, that field expeditions are always cooperative content. The most fun and leveling success is achieved when you join a larger group of players and also form short-term groups to help each other.

With these large groups roaming through the instance, you have a good chance of not being confronted alone by a nasty monster. Additionally, FATEs and Co. fall faster the more players participate. This can mean that special events like the 48-player dungeons are unlocked faster.

When does the Occult Crescent go live? The Occult Crescent is now live. Specifically, a battle job at level 100 is required, and the Dawntrail main quest must be completed.

To unlock the field expedition, a quest must be accepted in Tuliyollal at X 17.1 and Y 11.8: One Last Hurrah. The NPC Expedition Messenger is the contact person for this.

The current expansion Dawntrail has not yet convinced players with its story, but with the MSQ of patch 7.2, the frustration seems to be resolved. The endgame, however, with the current raids is very well received. What else to expect currently, you can read in our endgame guide: Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail: Endgame – Finally Kreszentia is coming

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Final Fantasy XIV: The Occult Crescent- Everything about the new field operation, phantom jobs, and the new relic weapons

On May 27, 2025, the long-awaited MMO content, the Occult Crescent: South Horn, will finally go live in Final Fantasy XIV. Here you can read what we know so far about the content and mechanics.

Update on the 27th of May 2025 11:39 o’clock MEZ: The maintenance work on Final Fantasy XIV has been completed and the game is playable again. The Occult Crescent should now be live.

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What is the Occult Crescent? The Occult Crescent is the latest field operation in Final Fantasy XIV for all players with a combat job at level 100. The launch of its South Horn area is on May 27 with patch 7.25, which is expected to go live around 11 AM German time.

The Dawntrail version of the field operations takes place in the Occult Crescent, a group of islands inspired by the real life Bermuda Triangle. Unlike previous field operations, this time there are features like new jobs that are only valid there. You can read all about it in this guide.

What are field operations?

Field operations are MMO content where up to 72 players explore Bozja and up to 144 players explore Eureka together on a large map. This map is divided into zones with increasingly difficult enemies and FATEs. Over the course of an instance, additional content such as boss fights and 48-man dungeons can be unlocked together.

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Access Requirements, Knowledge Level, and Phantom Jobs

What are the unlock conditions? Here are the prerequisites to enter the Occult Crescent at release:

  • A warrior or mage job at level 100
  • The main scenario of Dawntrail (7.0) must be completed

The content will be unlocked by starting the questline One Last Hurrah, which can be started in Tuliyollal at X 17.1 and Y 11.8. Talk to the Expedition Messenger to get going.

What are the new features of the Occult Crescent? The highlights of the Occult Crescent are the knowledge level and the phantom jobs.

The knowledge level is a separate leveling system within the content and is collected during the exploration of the area. It makes it easier to fight monsters by influencing the players damage dealt and received. However, if you die and are not revived by another player, you lose knowledge points from level 5 up.

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The phantom jobs are specializations inspired by Final Fantasy V that change the gameplay of your class within the occult crescent. Some of them are ancient forms of already playable jobs in Final Fantasy XIV. Here are their main features:

  • Up to two phantom jobs can be selected at the same time
  • The jobs can be switched at any time
  • The jobs are not leveled together but separately

Each player starts as a freelancer and gradually unlocks phantom jobs. So far, the following jobs are known:

  • Knight
  • bard
  • Monk
  • Geomancer
  • Ranger
  • Berserker
  • Time Mage
  • Chemist
  • Gunner

Knight, bard, and monk are expected to be available early, while the other jobs will be unlocked later through exploration.

Skirmishes, Critical Combat, and the Forked Tower

While exploring the Occult Crescent, there will be encounters where players will fight freely roaming enemies such as monster groups. FATEs will spawn on the map, and there will be skirmishes, critical combats, and a 48-player dungeon. Here are the details:

  • Skirmishes
    • … already existed in Bozja. These are dynamic events that take place continuously. They can be completed in a group or solo.
  • Critical Combat
    • These are challenging battles that offer good rewards.
  • Forked Tower
    • The new 48-player dungeon will unlock several skirmishes upon completion. There will also be special rewards here.

Rewards and Relic Weapons

The main reward in the Occult Crescent will be the phantom weapons. These are the relic weapons of Dawntrail.

Relic weapons, in turn, exist in every expansion of Final Fantasy XIV. They are known for their spectacular designs and can be continuously upgraded throughout the expansion. So those who farm in the Occult Crescent can unlock high-quality weapons with a high item level.

To start the quests to get the phantom weapons, you need to finish the quest Unfamiliar Territory, which is part of the storyline to unlock the Occult Crescent. When you have done so, speak to Lydirceil within the Phantom Village at X 6.6 and Y 7.2. The quest is called Arcane Artistry.

In addition, a lockbox system is also expected. These will be rewards obtained during explorations. An NPC in the base camp can open them, and players will receive items from them. These can be potions, prisms, and hairstyles, or even clothing, companions, and mounts.

As soon as there is new information about the Occult Crescent, we will update this post here. The preliminary patch notes are expected to go live on Friday, May 23, while the final ones will probably come on patch day. MeinMMO will keep you updated. While the PC and console versions of Final Fantasy XIV bring new and complex content like the Occult Crescent, the mobile version improves old raids and introduces a new button.

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Gamer explains why it was ‘the best decision’ to stop playing online shooters – He didn’t even play that much

Many of us gamers have a genre that we play over and over again, such as online shooters. One player explained why it was good to say goodbye to his favorite genre.

What does the player say? A gamer explained in the subreddit “pcgaming” in a post that it was “the best decision of his life” to stop playing online shooters and instead play a different genre.

He had played only online shooters his whole life. 100% of his gaming time consisted of this genre – even if that was just about 4 hours a week. Now he plays single-player games instead, and that was “the best decision I have ever made,” he explains.

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Enjoyment of non-repetitive gameplay

Why does he find the decision so good? At first, he missed the intense emotions that arise from playing online shooters, but then he found more and more enjoyment in the stories told by single-player games.

He also likes that the gameplay is not so repetitive. In online shooters, you mostly do the same thing over and over again. Even though each individual round is different, the weapons, maps, abilities, and gadgets mostly remain the same – especially in games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 the meta weapons are played the most.

The post gathered almost 9,000 upvotes and nearly 900 comments within a day. Many players feel similarly, but also mention other reasons why the decision to stop playing online shooters is so good.

Better quality of life and less stress

What does the community say? A frequently mentioned argument in the comments speaks of improved quality of life. Players comment that in online games they are mostly annoyed and consequently stressed. So without online shooters, life is more relaxed.

  • “I think the other important point that you overlooked here is quality of life and no stress. Multiplayer shooters can be rewarding, but my God, 90% of the time it’s about being pissed off.”
  • “I played only League of Legends and CS:GO for 8 years. I lived in a bubble and thought all games were like this, we just jump in and try to kill each other, and that’s it. When I started playing single-player games and enjoying the stories, I never went back to competitive online games. The stress and anger just disappeared.”
  • “I stopped playing R6 Siege a few years ago. It was always tense, and it took many hours to understand the meta. Now I enjoy single-player FPS games like Doom, Darktide, and Boomer shooters.”

What does MeinMMO’s shooter nerd say about it? I mainly play PvP shooters and still enjoy them after years. I just enjoy competing with other players. Nevertheless, I take breaks for several weeks every few months and don’t play any competitive games during that time because I notice that I get annoyed much faster and more often the longer my current PvP phase lasts.

So I consciously choose to play more relaxing games regularly and lower my stress for a few weeks. However, since I am a very competitive person, I sometimes turn to single-player games where I can also compete with others without PvP: I bought a shooter from 2022 and now I can’t stop chasing records

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A Jedi Master changed the fate of the entire Star Wars galaxy, yet he is never shown in the films

In the Star Wars universe, there are countless Jedi that can only be seen in the background or are just briefly mentioned in the films. One of these lesser-known Jedi accidentally caused the end of the order, simply because he acted alone.

Which Jedi is it? One of the most significant turning points in the Star Wars universe was the army of the Clone Wars. Initially, it was a tremendous help in the war against the Separatists, but as a trap of the Sith, it turned out to be the end of the Jedi Order and the beginning of the Empire.

In this case, the creation of the army was actually initiated just to help. However, Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas acted against the will of the order because he could see into the future.

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Sifo-Dyas defied the order

Who is Sifo-Dyas? Sifo-Dyas is never seen in the films. In Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, he is only mentioned when Obi-Wan Kenobi is on the planet Kamino. Lama Su, the minister of the planet, asks Obi-Wan about Sifo-Dyas, but he explains to her that he was killed 10 years ago. Later, the name is briefly mentioned again, but no further information is given about the Jedi.

Sifo-Dyas was a Jedi Master from Minashee. He was discovered as a child by Jedi Master Cherff Maota and was assigned to the clan that Dooku also belonged to. Sifo-Dyas rose through the ranks of the order until he became a master. However, he did not always adhere to the council’s methods.

However, the greatest conflict with the order occurred when he foresaw through his powers that a great conflict would come to the galaxy. He demanded that an army be created for the Republic. However, the Jedi Council disagreed. They considered this demand to be too extreme.

Sifo-Dyas was so convinced of his idea that he continued it in secret. Almost 10 years before the events in Episode 2, he worked together with Lama Su to form the clone army under the supposed order of the Senate.

A year after his secret action, he was killed by the Pyke Syndicate, which was commissioned by Count Dooku.

His vision of the future helped the Sith

What consequences did his solo action have? After Sifo-Dyas’s death, Dooku continued the project in his name. However, he was already working for Palpatine at that time. Jango Fett was used as the basis for the clones, and chips were programmed into the clones.

Originally, Sifo-Dyas wanted these chips as a safeguard in case a Jedi would ever betray the council, but the Sith programmed them for Order 66. Although the clone army proved useful in the war, in the end they were merely part of the grand plan to annihilate the Jedi and take control of the galaxy.

Although Sifo-Dyas acted only out of good motives for himself, he initiated the end of the Jedi Order because he defied the council’s orders. However, this is not the only time that the Jedi are at fault for their own problems: A Sith Lord in Star Wars was born only because he was struck by a powerful superweapon

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Pokémon GO released trailer for the new season, community recognizes the content directly

Pokémon GO has released a short video for the new season. The community has naturally recognized some content right away.

Until June 3rd, the current season in Pokémon GO “Powerful and Masterful” is running. As usual, this brought some new content to the game, such as the debut of Dakuma and its evolutions.

Apart from a few dates and events, there has been no information about the next season so far. A good reason for Pokémon GO to release a video and tease the first information and content.

You can see the trailer for the new season here:

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Pokémon GO: Teaser for the new Season

It will be summer in Pokémon GO

How long will the new season last? The new season, which is named “Delightful Days” in English, will run from June 3, 2025, to September 2, 2025. It also covers July, in which Pokémon GO celebrates its 9th birthday.

What can be seen in the video? The video shows a long beach, which apparently is Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, above which two shadows of Pokémon can be seen. After that, the silhouettes of three Pokémon wearing party hats are visible.

Later, you can see in the video the further silhouette of a Pokémon that follows a trainer.

What has the community recognized? In a thread on Reddit, trainers identified various contents of the video and made speculations. Saphor suspects that the shadows on Copacabana are Latios and Latias, which could receive their Dynamax forms in the new season.

The three monsters with party hats have been identified by WeaponisedArmadillo as Squirtle, Wartortle, and Bulbasaur. According to the community, the Pokémon that follows a trainer is Dressella in its Hisui form.

Trainer TheRazortooth already has a concrete suspicion regarding how Hisui-Dressella will be available in the game: “It will probably be exclusive in raids, just like Hisui-Washakwil and Hisui-Artkilas”.

Whether all contents of the trailer were accurately identified by the community and when they will appear in the game is not yet known in detail.

Already a few events are known that will take place during the new season. And these not only bring you an increased shiny chance for several Pokémon but also monsters in new strong forms: Pokémon GO makes it much easier for you to catch 6 shinies and introduces 3 really strong monsters.

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Streamer scores over 40 goals in EA FC 25 in one match – freaks out because it’s not enough

The German streamer Noah “NoahZett28” Zimmermann wins his game in EA FC 25 by 41 goals. However, he cannot be happy about it and is fuming. Only a few more goals were needed for a task in Ultimate Team.

Where did the streamer score 41 goals? NoahZett28 scored the 41 goals during a Twitch stream in a game of the Squad Battles mode. Here, you compete against teams of other players in Ultimate Team that are controlled by the CPU. Before each match, you can decide at which difficulty level you want to play against the AI.

The streamer played on the lowest difficulty level (Rookie) against the AI to complete a task as easily as possible. However, even 41 goals were not enough.

Why are 41 goals not enough? In the objectives, you will find the milestone tasks “Squad Battles: Speedrun!” since mid-May 2025. The requirement is to score 45 goals in a Squad Battles match to receive a player selection with 5 professionals who have a rating of 87 or higher. You can choose 2 out of them.

As an extra bonus, there is a player selection with 2 players who have a minimum rating of 90. Here, you get to choose one professional. Especially for the Team of the Season (TOTS) in EA FC 25, such high-stakes player selections are a good opportunity to get one or the other TOTS and are in high demand.

NoahZett28 therefore missed the task and the promising packs by just 4 goals. We will describe his reaction to that after the short video.

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Silver goalkeeper drives streamer to despair

How does NoahZett28 react to his failure? As the streamer misses his last chances for the required goals towards the end of the match, he initially reacts cynically to the opposing silver goalkeeper. Despite a low rating of 65, he manages to save 2 promising shots on goal. “Suddenly the guy has become Neuer-Prime” (referring to the best, Prime version of goalkeeper legend Manuel Neuer, note from the editor), NoahZett28 shouts into the microphone.

When the referee ends the match a few seconds later, the streamer claps mockingly. Shortly after, he slams his hand on the table with a strong hit and lets out an angry scream.

A clip on Instagram shows the last moments of the match along with the goalkeeper saves and outburst of anger.

The streamer quickly calms down by reminding himself that it is just an offline game against a CPU opponent. In the past, he has not always succeeded in calming himself down. For example, during EA FC 24, he even posed with a baseball bat and threw controllers around.

On his 6th attempt, the streamer actually managed to score the required 45 goals in a match. In the meantime, he even failed narrowly with a score of 43:0. A professional had an even worse experience during a big tournament. He missed out on a good starting position for a high prize money due to a missing goal: An expensive miss in EA FC 25 costs a professional €66,000

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5 Logic Gaps in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 That Aren’t There

Does Clair Obscur Expedition 33 really have so many plot holes that don’t make sense? We take a look at what the accusations are about.

The story of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is quite complex. So complex that details often get lost, leading to numerous discussions in the community or false assumptions. Today, we take a look at the most common accusations of “plot holes” – supposedly illogical points in the story. The accusation is that the story does not make sense here or that characters act illogically – merely to advance the plot.

Spoiler Warning: Apparently, there will be some spoilers in this article since it deals with critical details of the plot.

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Why didn’t Maelle revive Gustave directly?

The accusation here is: After Maelle regains her powers as a painter and her memory, she also gains the ability to create things and people. Therefore, one of her first actions is to repaint Lune and Sciel, creating them as they were before. Why didn’t she just revive Gustave as well?

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Gustave’s death puzzles many. Why doesn’t Maelle revive him?

The simple answer is: Because Gustave was killed by the (painted) Renoir. Only if characters are killed by Nevronen does their Chroma (and thus their “essence”) remain in the corpse. For this reason, Clea created the Nevronen so that the Chroma cannot flow back to Renoir and Aline.

However, Gustave is killed by the painted Renoir. The latter is not a Nevrone and clearly sides with the painter Aline, whom he tries to protect. Therefore, Gustave’s Chroma has long since disappeared, as many weeks have passed since the incident. It has likely returned to Aline or Renoir and has already been used to create new creatures on the canvas.

Thus, Gustave is only revived in one of the two endings when Alicia remains alone on the canvas and has basically all Chroma at her disposal. Whether she entirely repaints Gustave or can restore him with his old essence is not entirely clear.

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