Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone developed the farming simulation Stardew Valley by himself. Since its release, the title has been a constant favorite. A fan recently got the chance to show the developer his game save on YouTube – and is praised for his clever idea.
How did this opportunity arise? Barone was a guest on the Tigerbelly podcast on YouTube. There, he had a conversation with Bobby Lee, a stand-up comedian and actor. Lee is a huge fan of Stardew Valley. So much so that he even asks his interview partners out of the blue if they have played the farm simulation (via YouTube).
Additionally, it is already visible in the menu that he has invested over 400 hours in his save file.
When he is allowed to show Barone his farm, he becomes visibly tense. He stutters several times and also says that he is totally nervous. After that, he presents his daily routine and what he has to do on his farm. Even then, he stumbles over his words repeatedly – even though he has no reason to.
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Stardew Valley Trailer
Barone is impressed by the player
What impresses about the farm? The player shows how he makes as much money as possible. He possesses heaps of diamonds in 5 buildings and barrels in which wine is made from an ancient fruit. The latter is one of the most valuable items in the game that can be sold. This way, he can quickly acquire a lot of money.
As a result, the player has amassed a proud fortune of over 58 million gold.
What does Barone say about the game save? The developer wonders why the player has two Infinite Blades. He suspects that the player might always have access to a sword when he goes left or right in the quick selection.
Lee clarifies: He has two Infinite Blades, one with the enchantment Crusader, and one with the enchantment Bug Killer. This way, he deals more damage against all the monsters he encounters in the Skull Cavern.
Barone is visibly impressed by this and reveals that he has never seen anything like it. Then, the entire podcast team starts cheering and laughing. The developer adds that not even he had thought of that and is very impressed. Lee is so happy about it that he would almost cry.
In conclusion, Barone says: ‘I mean, it looks amazing. I think you’ve gotten the most out of it, you’ve achieved perfection on this farm.’ There couldn’t be a greater accolade for the fan.
James Cameron has made many iconic movies in his career. In addition to sci-fi classics like Terminator or Aliens, he also explored other genres with Titanic or True Lies. But did you know that he even made a series?
What series is it? James Cameron launched his major directing career in 1981 with Piranha 2 – Flying Killers. Just one film later, he scored a hit with Terminator, establishing an entire franchise.
Throughout his career, he released many legendary films: Aliens, Titanic, or Avatar are still well-known and relevant today. However, he also created a sci-fi series that is hardly associated with him: Dark Angel.
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Dark Angel – Trailer for the Sci-Fi Series by James Cameron
A post-apocalyptic America
What kind of series is Dark Angel? The series Dark Angel aired in 2000. Charles H. Eglee worked together with James Cameron on the story development. Both were also producers of the series.
In an alternative world, a major catastrophe occurs in the USA in 2009. An electromagnetic weapon causes every computer and technical system to be destroyed, plunging the country into chaos.
Months before the catastrophe, however, a child named Max Guevara, played by Jessica Alba, manages to escape from a secret government facility. She was a genetic experiment for a super-soldier program. Ten years later, she tries to hide and lead a normal life.
One day, however, she meets Logan Cale, played by Michael Weatherly. He is a journalist who disguises himself as Eyes Only and tries to uncover corruption and crime. They team up to fight evil while Max searches for other escaped super-soldiers in the background.
James Cameron’s only series managed to run for 2 seasons with 42 episodes, airing from 2000 to 2002. At the premiere in the USA, the series reached 17.38 million viewers (via Variety). Although the series started off fairly well, it was likely very expensive. Despite a new broadcast slot in the 2nd season, it seems the success of the debut could not be maintained, as Slashfilm.com reports. Quite bitter for fans, as the series was canceled with a cliffhanger.
Who starred in the series? The series was, along with Paranoid – 48 in His Power, Jessica Alba’s first major role, after which she starred in many major films like Fantastic Four or Sin City. Jensen Ackles, who plays the character Alec in Dark Angel, is probably best known as Dean Winchester from Supernatural. Recently, he also had a fan favorite role as Soldier Boy in The Boys.
RedBull hosted an event where various Twitch streamers got to play the new game from Elden Ring over LAN. Papaplatte, NoWay, and Maxim were also present and demonstrated how important teamwork is.
What kind of event was it? It was the RedBull Lancation where various Twitch streamers were invited to play a game like in the good old LAN days, all in the same room.
Known faces from the German streaming scene were involved, namely Papaplatte, Maxim, and NoWay4u. The game in question was the upcoming co-op game “Elden Ring: Nightreign”, in which fans must survive for two days in a squad of three heroes or solo to defeat the main boss of the scenario.
The streamers showcased the entire event on Twitch. Although the trio team was crushed by the first boss, which many already knew from the network test, they were still able to prove themselves against the new, yet unknown boss – albeit not right away.
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Is Elden Ring: Nightreign worth it for Souls fans?
A new boss was revealed and defeated
Was anything new shown? Papaplatte and his guys first challenged the boss from the network test, the Tricephalos. The three-headed wolf made the streamers sweat and also caused their first defeat. However, after a rematch, the heroes could prove themselves and emerge victorious.
Next, an unknown boss was to be challenged – the Fissure of the Fog. This boss was an ice dragon that bombarded the whole map with its element. The appearance of the boss is strongly reminiscent of that of the prehistoric dragons from Dark Souls 1 with its curved wings.
The team also faced a strong challenge here, as they were all frozen and had to restart once more. Even on their second attempt, although Papaplatte and Maxim switched classes, they remained unsuccessful. But as is often the case, they managed to succeed on their third attempt. With two Wylder and one Ironeye, they could defeat the dragon “Caligo, Miasma of Night” with their outstanding teamwork and withstand the frost.
What new information could be spotted from the stream? The stream brought many new details to light. Including which end bosses fans can expect, as well as which mid-bosses are still awaiting you. The following could be spotted:
Currently known boss list:
Tricephalos (from the network test)
Gaping Jaw
Sentient Pest
Augur
Equilibrious Beast
Darkdrift Knight
Fissure of the Fog
Mid-bosses:
The Smelter Demon from Dark Souls 2
Freja, the Duke’s Dear Freja from Dark Souls 2
Dancer of the Boreal Valley from Dark Souls 3
Also, the class of the Executors was playable and was used by Maxim in the fight against the dragon, albeit unsuccessfully. However, there was no trace of the new class of the Revenants. Are you already excited for Elden Ring: Nightreign? More information can be found in our overview: Elden Ring: Nightreign – All Information on Release, Gameplay, and Price
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For GTA 6, publisher Take-Two has several patents ready that are meant to revolutionize the gaming experience. We present to you 11 that will have the most impact on the game.
What is the goal of these patents? The developers of GTA 6 have already proven with the second story trailer that they primarily want to stand out graphically from their competitors. Fans even say it looks better than real life. But they also have other things planned to make GTA 6 surpass itself.
As creator @GTA6Alerts now shows in a thread on X, they mainly want to achieve this with some patents that publisher Take-Two has secured. These mainly relate to the graphics and performance of the game, but especially to technology that enables them to create the most lifelike experience and make you and the characters sweat profusely – quite literally. We present to you the 11 most important ones that the creator has identified.
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Here you see the aforementioned second story trailer in action:
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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer
Lifelike characters for an immersive experience
These patents mainly help to make the “life” in the world appear even more immersive and vibrant. They focus primarily on the animations and representations of the figures and characters in the game world.
Patent: US10395410B2. This patent allows for the most natural movement and bending of figures and characters. This is particularly noticeable depending on the pose and movement of the characters, as the animations appear much smoother and more fluid, which can also be seen well in the trailer. As a result, the characters appear even more realistic and less “animated”.
Patent: US11684855B2. This patent brings dynamic and seamless character movements. A street network diagram is used for smooth virtual navigation. This should make the city’s residents and traffic appear more immersive, simulating life in a vibrant city.
Patent: US10685152B2. Blood, sweat, and tears. All of this is meant to look even more realistic with this patent. Furthermore, the secured patent refers to all possible liquid surfaces and is supposed to bring a lifelike “flow” of the different fluids. The patent is also expected to have a significant impact on rain, puddles, and wet surfaces.
Patent US11951384B2. A patent that relates to the use of motion capture and artificial intelligence (AI). These are supposed to help predict movements of body parts in order to make interactions appear even more realistic.
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In Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is unclear from the start, although the hints are often so clear that they practically jump in your face.
The story of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is quite complex and multilayered, but at the same time extremely well done. The whole game is full of hints and references that you don’t even recognize as such the first time until the realization hits you and it’s like scales fall from your eyes.
We have looked at a number of these aspects whose significance one only realizes much too late in the game – at least that was the case for us.
Spoiler Alert: If this hasn’t been obvious until now – there are massive spoilers for the entire plot of Clair Obscur Expedition 33.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date
Gommage
That there is a Gommage becomes clear in the first moments of Clair Obscur. But for most people who do not speak French, it was probably just a pleasantly sounding fantasy word for an annual “celebration” where one bids farewell to those who find death this year due to their age.
However, the fact that Gommage is simply a real existing French word that simply means “erasure” (of an image) or “scaling” (of paint) makes it clear much earlier what is actually happening in the story of the game.
Because an erasure is exactly what is taking place in the story. Renoir erases Aline’s oldest creations from the canvas – and because Aline’s strength is waning, Renoir can increasingly destroy more people.
Sophie is one of the first victims of the Gommage at the beginning of the game.
Gestrals
When you encounter the first Gestral of the story, Noco, you can’t help but smile. He is small, cute, and looks like a lively wooden puppet. The urge to fight and his somewhat clumsy behavior contribute to making him instantly likable.
It only becomes clear later in the story what Gestrals actually are: brushes full of paint.
This is even reinforced by the fact that they can be brought to a river for rebirth – a colorful river full of colors. Because of course, when you dip a brush into new paint, it becomes lively again and can once again influence the canvas.
The Gestral are colorful and full of paint – as long as they are alive.
The Terminology of the World
The same goes for all the terms in the game world. It becomes clear quite early on that in Expedition 33, apparently different laws apply than in the real world. For example, the healing potions are called inks. At first, this seems a bit absurd – but as soon as you realize that all characters in the game world are just painted figures in a painting, it makes sense. When you give a character „more color“, it comes alive again. So always apply the ink.
This is not limited to the menus and items. The characters also talk about all these elements as if they are a completely natural part of the world – because they are. They talk about Chroma as life force and currency or discuss Gradient attacks. But it also becomes evident in the battles time and again. Especially Maelle stands out here, because instead of starting a fight with “Let’s spill some blood!” she always energetically says “Let’s spill some ink!”.
Renoir and Aline
One could probably fill an entire book with the many details surrounding Renoir and Aline. First of all, it should be mentioned that Renoir, while a fictional character, is heavily based on the real French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who lived from 1841 to 1919.
The parallels become even clearer when you know that he had a mistress named Aline, whom he later married. Aline was a dressmaker before marrying Renoir – something we also find referenced in the game, namely in the Axon Sirene. There is a huge room with an optional boss where the Axon’s dresses are woven.
Another very interesting detail about Renoir and Aline in the game is the piece of music that plays during the boss fight against Renoir in the monolith. Those who are proficient in French might already get some spoilers about the future course of the story. Because in the soundtrack, Renoir and Aline sing against each other and try to prevent each other from continuing to paint. There are also references to the deceased son Verso and the grief from which Renoir wants to free Aline. But the music piece Une vie à t’aimer speaks for itself, just check it out with the English lyrics:
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The term Clair Obscur is also not a word invented by the developer Sandfall Interactive. It is – who would have thought? – a term from painting. Another term for Clair Obscur is “Chiaroscuro” or the significantly catchier, blunt German term: light-dark painting (via wikipedia).
This refers to images in which the individual elements have a particularly strong contrast to each other that occurs rather abruptly.
Many of the creations on the canvas have a style, especially the enemies with the same name, which literally consist of a light and a dark side or show only one side and thus only part of the name (Clair or Obscur).
In the game, this style of painting is also depicted in the story. Aline symbolizes the whitish, lively colors, while Renoir represents death with the darkness that tries to erase the image. Especially the endgame area “Renoir’s Draft”, where you can also meet the secret final boss Simon, is completely in the contrasting Chiaroscuro style.
The true “final boss” is completely done in light-dark painting. Just in Clair Obscur.
A little fun fact to end: The real artist Renoir (see above) couldn’t cope with light-dark painting at all. He always placed a great focus on soft transitions without particularly drastic contrasts.
How detailed the story and the game world of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 have been created is simply grand. However, we understand anyone who is a bit confused by the rather branching story – that’s why we summarized and explained the entire plot for you.
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For several weeks now, the 8th season of Diablo 4 has been running, and it has received mixed to not-so-good feedback from fans. Blizzard has already confirmed that the season will not last as long as usual. Now there is a specific time announcement.
When does season 8 end now? In the current battle pass of season 8, it states how much longer you have to finish the pass. This was discovered by Icy Veins. If you open the free reliquary “Belial’s Resurrection”, you will see that there are still 36 days remaining (as of May 26).
This corresponds to an end exactly on June 30, 2025, and fits the announced start of season 9. That is supposed to be in “July”, still without a specific date. However, since Diablo usually does not have a long transition between seasons, July 1 would be the conceivable date for the start.
The fact that the hint about the end is hidden in the battle pass represents a certain irony for some players, as it is one of the reasons why the season is not going over very well.
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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Season 8 mit Belial
“Bring back the old battle pass”
With season 8, Blizzard has introduced a new battle pass into the game. Instead of grinding through all rewards linearly, you can now unlock “reliquaries” to receive targeted rewards. There is still a free path, but it is significantly scaled back.
Moreover, the new season mechanic is failing in many games. The boss powers and their event are just rebranded legions events, which many already found too tedious and not worthwhile enough to engage with. The consensus in many areas is that season 8 does not maintain the fun of the game for long.
If a PC keeps getting too hot and crashes, there can be many reasons for that. However, in this case, the reason for the problem was clear to everyone except the owner.
What is wrong with the computer? Cooling is one of the important basic functions of a computer that must simply work in order to operate a gaming PC properly. If the PC does not cool well, the system will shut down to protect itself. If the problem persists and the PC continues to get too hot, it can lead to crashes or hardware damage.
On Reddit, a user complained to his friend about exactly this. His PC would constantly get hot and crash while he was playing video games. His friend wants to help him and asks for a video for remote diagnosis. But what he then sees explains everything.
Did you know that in Germany, hundreds of USB sticks are plugged into walls?
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In Germany, there are over 400 USB sticks protruding from walls – What is the ‘Dead Drops’ project?
Gaming PC trapped in the cabinet
How did the overheating occur? The gamer knew that his PC was constantly getting hot and overheating, but he never knew why. However, the remote diagnosis video provides the answer that leaves the whole community shaking their heads.
In the video, the gamer’s PC is shown, but instead of being on the desk, next to it, or underneath it, the PC is in a cabinet compartment of the desk. This seems to be specifically made for computers, as it has the appropriate dimensions for an average computer.
The problem: The cabinet is closed on all sides and, apart from a small cable tunnel, no fresh air can get in. The player also seems to close the door in front while playing, so the computer is completely enclosed. Additionally, the video shows that the PC has been pushed all the way back against the wall. This makes it even more difficult for the air to escape from the PC.
Here you can see the video of the remote diagnosis on Reddit:
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How does the community react to the setup? The community on Reddit is shocked at how one can do such a thing to their computer. User madmanriner writes: “I’m worried about your friend. Is he also sitting in a locked car with the windows up to avoid the summer heat?”
Others also creatively describe the placement of the computer in the cabinet:
AverageAggravating13: “This is crazy 😭 PC torture chamber”
Sweatbuns: “This is an air fryer.”
Lost-Experience-5388: “PC dungeon💀”
Bynairee: “Yes, he is suffocating his own PC. 😭”
The setup causes shaking of heads throughout the community. Many cannot understand how one cannot recognize the problem, especially when the heat is coming directly out of the PC cabinet. Others also appeal for the friend to help the gamer eliminate the overheating and explain to him why adequate airflow is essential.
Pokémon GO has announced an event to kick off the GO Fest 2025. Here you can not only catch legendary monsters but also receive a really strong bonus.
What kind of event is this? The new event is called “Legacy of the Ancients” and takes place from June 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM until June 27, 2025, at 8:00 PM. It runs just before the GO Fest 2025, which will be held on June 28 and 29, 2025.
In the new event, you can not only challenge and catch a whopping 6 legendary monsters in 5 days in raids, but also benefit from exclusive attacks and strong bonuses. One of the most interesting bonuses continues even after the event and is still active during GO Fest.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Legacy of the Ancients – All Contents
Which Pokémon can be found in the event? During the week of the event, there will be a raid hour every day from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You can encounter the following Pokémon:
Monday, June 23, 2025: Regirock, Regice, Registeel
Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Regieleki
Wednesday, June 25, 2025: Regidrago
Thursday, June 26, 2025: Regigigas
Friday, June 27, 2025: Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regigigas, Regieleki, Regidrago
With a bit of luck, you can also obtain each of these monsters in their shiny form. Additionally, the Pokémon you catch in raids may also have a new special background.
What exclusive attacks are available? If you catch one of the Pokémon in the event, you can enjoy exclusive attacks.
Regirock: Charged Attack Earthquake
Regice: Charged Attack Thunder
Registeel: Charged Attack Flash Cannon
Regieleki: Charged Attack Thunder Cage
Regidrago: Fast Attack Fire Breath and Charged Attack Dragon Forces
Regigigas: Charged Attack Crush Grip
Global Challenge and Bonuses: On June 22, 2025, at 10:00 PM, a global challenge will start, which must be completed by June 27, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Once successfully completed, the following bonuses will be awarded. These are not just active during the event, but also during GO Fest 2025.
Pokémon can be caught more easily with Premier Balls after a raid
Team Power in raid battles charges faster
Regardless of the global challenge, the following bonuses are active during the event:
Event stickers from PokéStops and from gifts
Remote raid limit increased to 30 (from June 23, 2025, to June 26, 2025)
Remote raid limit lifted (from June 27, 2025, to June 29, 2025)
one guaranteed XL candy when trading Pokémon from Trainer Level 31 (from June 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM until June 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM)
Timed Research: During the event, there will be a free and a paid timed research. In the free version, you must complete research tasks related to raiding. As a reward, you will encounter the 6 legendary Pokémon of the event.
Additionally, there is expected to be another, unspecified surprise in the research, as well as the chance to repeat the research multiple times. How exactly this will work is not known.
The paid research can be purchased for $7.99 (approximately €8). Here you have the chance to receive one of the 3 legendary Galar birds of your choice.
League of Legends has been around for over 15 years, and a lot has changed during that time. It’s hard to imagine the game without some items, champions, or mechanics. A YouTuber shows how an old match is responsible for one of the most important items in the game.
Which item is it? The Ionian Boots of Lucidity have been in the game since January 4, 2011. As an item, they are still played by countless players today because they can be built by many champions, regardless of the role or lane they play.
The 10% cooldown reduction they provide is quite strong and affordable for many champions, especially in the early game. However, they weren’t simply added; a team earned their place in the game in a community event.
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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt
A boring match that changed League of Legends
What kind of match was it? In a YouTube video by Myth – League of Legends, the creator tells the story of an official show match that took place in 2010. However, this was not just any match; it was tied to the lore. The focus was on the invasion of Noxus into Ionia.
Riot selected 10 champions for each side, one was banned each time, and in the end, they played 5 against 5 with thematically matching champions. The match was commented on by David Turley, known as Phreak, but always related to the lore. Compared to today’s events, it felt less professional. There were sound and stream issues, and at times, you could also see desktop notifications from Phreak.
The match itself was quite boring. Udyr, played by GuardsmanBob, secured an early kill and became an unstoppable force with the item Innervating Locket, which was removed shortly afterward and returned only in event modes. He could defeat the opposing team almost single-handedly.
Although the game was quite one-sided, it’s still worth taking a look at the match because the meta back then was very different from today.
You can still watch the entire match on YouTube:
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What impact did the match have on League of Legends? On one hand, this match solidified itself in the lore of League of Legends. The victory of Ionia was represented in the lore through the liberation of three provinces. Although it must be said that the lore changed significantly in the following years.
On the other hand, the winning team was allowed to vote between two items. The item that won made it into the game. The Ionian Boots of Lucidity were voted for and remain in the game to this day. The other item was said to be a starter item for mages that was supposed to grant spell vamp as a stat (via League of Legends Wiki).
Recently, the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 took place again. The winner in the category “Anime of the Year” is facing a lot of backlash from fans, despite them being able to vote for it themselves. MeinMMO clarifies why viewers are so upset.
Who is the winner? There were many categories at the awards, but the most important is probably the “Anime of the Year.” The nominees were:
Dan Da Dan
Delicious in Dungeon
Frieren
Kaiju No. 8
Solo Leveling
The Pharmacist’s Diaries
The winner of the category is ultimately Solo Leveling. The anime was chosen by viewers and a jury. Besides the most coveted category, the series was also able to win in 8 other categories, thus sweeping more awards than any other anime.
Nonetheless, fans are currently on the barricades and expressing their anger. They do not understand why Solo Leveling received the award – and would have preferred a different winner.
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Solo Leveling: Trailer for Season 2 Arise from the Shadow
Fans want a different winner for Anime of the Year
Which anime would viewers have preferred? Many on social media are dissatisfied with the choice of the best anime. Under the X-post from Crunchyroll, many users write that Frieren is the real winner. The anime has been robbed of its prize.
Even in the Reddit forum, there are many supporters of Frieren. One fan writes that Solo Leveling probably achieved the 9 most undeserved victories. Another user believes that Solo Leveling did not even deserve one of its awards, and can justify that.
On My Anime List, fans can rate all animes. Currently, Frieren is in first place among the best animes and has been able to defend its title since its release. The first season of Solo Leveling, on the other hand, only ranks 324th (via MAL), even though a similar number of people have rated it.
How can this be? One reason why the anime likely ranks higher than it deserves is the fact that Season 2 was released recently. It is also rated much better than Season 1 and ranks MAL at 49th place.
However, the evaluation period covers animes that aired from October 2023 to December 2024 (via Crunchyroll). Season 2 was aired shortly after this period, so it should not have been included in the evaluation. Many fans find this unfair.
Moreover, the votes of the jury are weighted in a ratio of 70:30 against the votes of fans (via Crunchyroll). Thus, the jury’s votes count much more than the fans’. It could be that most fans really saw Frieren in first place, but the jury did not.
The sandbox MMORPG Pax Dei has made significant adjustments to the combat system over the past six months. Now the developers are presenting their new work, which seems familiar.
Since the early access release on June 18, 2024, the goal for many gamers in the sandbox MMORPG has always been to build their own abode as well as to erect entire fortresses and cities. Although this feature is now moving to a subscription model, players are not expected to get bored.
What weakness is to be improved? The developers have been working on a revision of the combat and RPG system over the past six months. They aim to move away from their previously weak system because it “lacked depth, with limited tactical options and equipment choices that weren’t important enough,” the developers said on PlayPaxDei.com. In the past, the developers have repeatedly criticized their own system.
The previously weak system will therefore be replaced by a new, improved one. However, instead of major innovations, they are relying on a familiar and proven system that is a foundation for many genre representatives.
Here you can watch the early access trailer for Pax Dei:
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Pax Dei: Trailer for the Early Access launch shows beautiful medieval world
New update brings healer, tank, and damage dealer
What have the developers introduced? The developers of Pax Dei have introduced the revised system on PlayPaxDei.com. They explain that there will now be three broad roles in their combat system: healer, tank, and damage dealer. These roles, however, are not fixed, but determined by the equipment and weapons worn.
In addition to the Holy Trinity known from World of Warcraft, the developers also want to adopt the armor system: all equipment parts are available in light, medium, and heavy variants, differing in their abilities and attributes. Players can choose freely based on their preferences.
This way, hybrid builds will still be possible, giving players a lot of freedom in choosing their skills. With the update, the developers are introducing 36 different abilities, all of which depend on the respective equipment and the weapons worn.
With heavy boots, one skill allows the player to pull enemies towards them. The medium armor boots provide a skill to weaken enemies, and the light boots grant a speed buff for 7 seconds. This way, players can build their characters as they wish.
How does healing work? To provide a place for healers as a role in the MMORPG, the developers are introducing three different healing staffs. Each staff brings different healing abilities, allowing for customization of each healer’s character.
However, most abilities come with cooldowns, as well as spirit costs. The new spirit resource will be used by both mages and melee fighters to cast abilities and prevent casting if exhausted.
In line with the new combat system, the developers have also provided the entire game with a new balance in PvE. The system is set to be released in update version 3. There is no exact date for this yet. Whether such major updates will continue in the future is uncertain: Pretty sandbox MMORPG loses almost 30 percent of all developers before release.
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A total of six different teachers had Harry Potter in the subject “Defense Against the Dark Arts.” Which of them was the best? Who, on the other hand, shone with particular incompetence? We will find out in the ranking.
The position of the teacher for “Defense Against the Dark Arts” is considered cursed at Hogwarts. No one kept the position for longer than a year. Often, it ended with an unfortunate fate for the teachers.
The rumor has it that Tom Riddle, later known as Voldemort, personally cursed the position. After his school years, he applied for the position himself but was rejected by Albus Dumbledore.
Regardless of whether it was a curse or unfortunate coincidence, Harry actually had a new teacher for Defense Against the Dark Arts every school year. Unfortunately, not all of them were equally competent.
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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions – The official gameplay trailer just before launch
Rank 6: Dolores Umbridge
School year: 5
Dolores Umbridge is definitely not one of the most popular characters from Harry Potter – quite the opposite. For many, she is the most evil figure in the series, even before the main villain Voldemort.
Actually, Umbridge was a Ministry employee, and that was evident in her teaching. She completely refrained from practical exercises. There was only dry reading from selected books approved by the Ministry. Even Hermione, who usually prefers to look everything up in a book, could not approve of this teaching method.
But the lessons were not only boring and uneducational. Moreover, Umbridge abused her position of power to spread the lies of the Ministry. She also liked to use violent methods.
Overall, Umbridge was an absolutely incompetent teacher who should not be let loose on any class. She simply does not deserve more than the last place.
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The garrison in World of Warcraft has been forgotten by many. However, there are powerful buffs available that are still useful today.
When a new expansion comes out, many existing features become obsolete. This was also the case for the garrison in the expansion “Warlords of Draenor”. However, some players are very attached to the garrison – and for good reasons. It provides many benefits that are otherwise not easily obtainable.
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What was the garrison? For many, the garrison is just a bad version of housing. It allowed only minimal customization and was mainly liked because one could earn a lot of gold without much effort back then. You could earn several tens of thousands of gold pieces per day through the mission table, and the amount increased with the characters played per account.
However, the garrison also led to a peculiar form of isolation. Many players actually never left their garrison, causing the capitals to be completely empty. This is a problem that Blizzard wants to avoid with housing, as player housing should be a very social feature.
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What makes the garrison still so strong? In the WoW subreddit, the player QuastQuan reveals that even in 2025, the garrison still offers many benefits that are simply timeless. Especially with the separate hearthstone, you always have a good retreat option for many useful services here. If the garrison is properly developed, you can access the following amenities:
At the trading post, you have direct access to the auction house.
In the storage, you can access the bank, void storage, and a transmogrifer.
Additionally, there are NPCs like a repair vendor or the stable master (for hunters).
However, the biggest advantage is the forge. Because when you fully upgrade it and assign an NPC for work there, you get the buff “The Song of the Anvil” for 4 hours. This buff prevents durability loss. The buff does get lost upon death, but even if it only lasts an hour, you already save a lot of gold, as armor also wears out.
QuastQuan puts it this way: “[The forge] has saved me way more gold than I spent on building the garrison in the first place.”
Another bonus is that during the Hallow’s End, as a Horde character in the garrison, you can obtain the buff from the Scarecrow to receive the 10% reputation bonus. This is significantly faster to acquire than a trip to Undercity.
How the community reacts: The community has many upvotes for the explanations, but at the same time, there are some loud voices. Many are concerned that Blizzard will remove these useful features once they become more well-known:
“Also the best place to level battle pets, thanks to the sparrow.” – velvetcrow5
“Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person who misses garrisons. They were the coolest thing ever for me.” – Rebelhero
“I hate that when a new expansion comes out in WoW, all the old stuff just gets thrown away. In other games like Runescape, that’s not the case; old content is still relevant. That’s a good idea, and I hope they do something similar.” – tommior
Season 9 in Diablo 4 starts in July 2025 and brings new content to the game. What the season mechanism is and what content is coming to the game will be explained here at MeinMMO.
In past “Campfire Chat” livestreams, the developers of Diablo 4 provided insight into the content of the new season 9. Below, we summarize all important information for you and keep it regularly updated.
Will there be a PTR for Season 9? The PTR (Public Test Realm) opens on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and runs until June 3, 2025. You can already download the update, and it can be found in the dropdown menu for Diablo 4 in the Battle.net launcher. The PTR is 145 GB in size.
In the PTR, you can try out the new features and changes to the base game. This includes the new “Horadric Powers”, new gems, and changes to endgame activities.
Are there patch notes for Season 9? The patch notes for patch 2.3.0 with all changes and new content in Season 9 on the PTR can be found here:
What is the theme of Season 9? The official theme of Season 9 is “Sins of the Horadrim”. The focus is on new powers that you can farm and equip to strengthen your builds. To start the seasonal quest, you must have completed the campaign once.
What is included in Season 9? In past “Campfire Chat” livestreams, the developers talked about the seasonal content and some “quality of life” changes that are coming in Season 9 in Diablo 4:
“Horadric Powers”: You will receive the powers as usual through a seasonal quest line. You get Arcana by exploring Nightmare Dungeons. The new powers consist of three basic building blocks:
Catalysts are the basis of your spell
Infusions change the type of elemental damage
Arcana change the basic mechanic of the spell
Horadric Vaults (“Strongrooms”): These mini-dungeons appear in Nightmare Dungeons and contain powerful enemies and strong loot. However, you only have a limited time to complete the dungeons.
Escalation Nightmare Dungeons: You will be sent through a chain of three connected Nightmare Dungeons, where the affixes stack. But not only does the difficulty increase, so do the rewards. You will receive the seals for the dungeons from vault chests. At the end, you can expect a reunion with Astaroth, a well-known boss from the campaign.
Horadric Gems: From Qual 1, you will find so-called tomes in the Horadric Vaults. These can be used to craft new, socketable gems. These Horadric Gems will further amplify your spells and bring additional strong bonuses. They are used in amulets and rings.
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New affix types for Nightmare Dungeons: The seals for Nightmare Dungeons also receive new affixes – including “Horadric Reserves”. This gives you access to special chests full of gold, obols, gem fragments, and other resources.
Updates on loot: Each class receives a new unique in Season 9. Additionally, the item quality from drops varies by difficulty level, as does the drop rate of legendary runes and gem fragments from the hell hordes.
“Quality of Life” Update: From Season 9 onwards, you can activate the next Nightmare Dungeon directly in the dungeon and continue without detours, saving you time and loading screens. Additionally, the crafting costs for jewel chests are reduced.
The enormous strength of the builds comes from the combination of various values, for which the overpowering mechanic is in focus. In Season 9, Blizzard wants to counteract this and adjusts the components, as it was not intended that so many builds would benefit from the mechanic. You can read more about it here: One mechanic currently dominates the tier list in Diablo 4 and will be nerfed by 80% in Season 9
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After 3 years on YouTube, Ludwig Ahgren returned to Twitch and wanted to activate the money trick of streamers like MontanaBlack: repurpose stream content and cash in double. But that’s not as easy as it seems.
This repurposing is one of the reasons why we observed in 2024 that many big YouTubers suddenly go to Twitch. One of them is Ludwig Ahgren, whose exclusive contract with YouTube ended in late 2024.
However, back on Twitch, he noticed a problem: Others were uploading clips from his streams on their own YouTube channels and were more successful than he was. The streamer said he was being outright robbed.
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This is the MontanaBlack solution: In his original stream on the topic, Ludwig announced that he would not hit the so-called clip channels with copyright strikes. Instead, he wanted to hire some of the operators and let them manage his own highlight channel.
The streamer explained that the clip channels satisfy a need of the viewers, who would clearly label stream clips and, above all, be quickly found on YouTube.
In another update, Ludwig adjusts his strategy again. As the streamer explains, his own highlight channel is now doing very well: there are more regular uploads, and the views are great. However, something is supposed to change again now.
Previously, however, Ludwig had expressed concerns that his main channel might suffer from the clips. Many streamers had given up their original main channels over time, only using their “trash” channels. To avoid this fate, Ludwig wants to continue uploading more elaborate videos to his main channel.
The main channel, however, will not only receive self-produced videos but also stream clips. More elaborate stream formats, such as the gift exchange with Papaplatte, are expected to end up there. The videos are likely to be edited more professionally than the relatively “pure” content of the clips.
Ludwig now says: If the clip channels infringe on the contents meant for the main channel, he will now “nuke” them, that is, get them struck. He considers this justified, especially if he clearly states that a segment is intended for the main channel. Because if the views are spread over several uploads, less money will remain for his editors who are involved in video performance.
Thus, Ludwig is still following in the footsteps of MontanaBlack, who wanted to hire someone to punish content thieves .
Even if the strategy is lucrative, earning money with live content on Twitch and then cashing in again through uploading the same content on YouTube carries risks. The two platforms appeal to different target groups, and not every YouTube fan wants to be satisfied with stream clips: HandOfBlood follows Gronkh, takes new paths, alienating old fans.
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The current player growth for Star Wars: Battlefront II shows that fans definitely want a third part. However, a developer reveals why there was no sequel for the original games at least.
Since then, the number has drastically increased: Currently, 17,888 gamers are concurrently on the battlefields of the Star Wars title, and the trend is rising. That’s more players than the title has ever had before.
The reason for this is a series hype, but also the hope for a quick sequel. However, a developer of the original titles reveals why at least many years ago, there was no third part.
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Why is there actually no third part? Battlefront I and II from EA are based on the parts that were created in 2004 and 2005 under LucasArts. The designer of the originals, Dan Nanni, spoke with VideoGamer about a potential third part.
Nanni revealed that the development team was actually close to completing a third part. However, the team was given too little time for completion: The publisher expected the developers to finish it just like the time between parts I and II, which was only one year.
The release of part III coincided with the launch of a new console generation. And as Nanni explained, it’s not that easy to develop for new hardware because there are new restrictions.
The negotiations are said to have stalled, ultimately leading to the development being stopped. Star Wars: Battlefront III would have become “something really special,” as Nanni reveals. In the past, another developer, stated that players had been robbed and that the cancellation was an absolute crime.
What does this mean for the current series? The chances for a third part of the remake are poor, and not just because there is no template for the remake. The publisher is said to have already rejected a corresponding pitch and the high licensing fees would be an additional burden.
The films of Star Wars, on the other hand, have always been concluded with a trilogy. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz reveals which trilogy is his favorite and names the reasons for it. You can watch his opinion here: Star Wars has a new “best trilogy” with about 1,400 minutes of runtime
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The MMORPG Ember Sword wanted to let players earn money while gaming and sold virtual land for exorbitant sums. Now it’s going offline, leaving players with only a PNG image.
Which MMORPG is it about? Ember Sword was a planned MMORPG that relied on blockchain technology and operated with its own cryptocurrency, the Ember Token. It promised numerous PvE and PvP activities and aimed to avoid Pay2Win.
The special appeal: Players were to receive NFTs in the form of cosmetic items and could even earn money with them.
Ember Sword financed itself, among other things, by selling virtual plots of land. In 2021, the developers reported that members of the community had pledged a total of over 203 million dollars to purchase land in the game. Even before anyone could play, plots were already going for 145,000 euros.
Now, Ember Sword has officially failed.
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Ember Sword – Alpha Gameplay
What’s the deal with the image? Anyone who now visits the official website of Ember Sword will find only a PNG image with a farewell message from the developers. In it, the team explains that despite the initial support, a promising early access, and a passionate community, they did not have the necessary funds to continue.
Parallel to shutting down the servers, the Discord channels for the game will also be closed. According to the developers, this is to prevent confusion or possible scams. The official subreddit for Ember Sword has also been set to private and can only be accessed by confirmed members.
This is not the end that anyone wished for, the developers continue. Nevertheless, they thank all players for their support.
It is unclear how much money the community actually invested in Ember Sword and whether players will get their money back. However, since there does not seem to be any major outcry from disappointed backers so far, and a thread on the topic on Reddit received only two comments, the financial loss for fans is likely to be limited.
We have already briefly covered the sudden end of Ember Sword in our format “MMORPG News in 2 Minutes“. If you want to know what else has happened this week in the world of MMORPGs, you will find an overview of the most important events there.
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In online games, you always have to come up with a name under which you will henceforth be known in this game. But what if “AimGod” is already taken? AimGod2 is boring. Instead, try AimGod69 – or one of our other suggestions.
How did this list come about? One day, special numbers in usernames became a topic of conversation among some members of the MeinMMO editorial team. As a shooter player, I immediately had a few really cool ideas that should not be missing in any “Call of Duty” lobby. And if you want to create an account again and show off your masterful skill or humor, you can pick a number here that no one has ever used in an online ID before.
42
42 is the answer to the ultimate question “of life, the universe, and everything” in the book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”
1337
The number 1337 is an alternative spelling for “Leet”, which is a shorthand for “Elite” and describes a group of people with special skills. A must for any real pro gamer.
9001
9001 is synonymous with “It’s over 9000”. This refers to a scene from Dragon Ball Z that became a meme. In that scene, Vegeta describes the power level of the enraged protagonist Son Goku, although in most versions it is actually only said to be “over 8000”. With 9001, you can show that you’re as badass as Son Goku.
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Dragon Ball: This is what the Z in the title stands for
86
American slang for “to get rid of something” or “to eliminate someone”, originally from the restaurant industry, used when a customer had to be thrown out of the establishment.
69
The “69” is the designation for a sexual position and shows in your online ID that you are particularly cool and humorous, for sure.
80085
The number 80085 can be found on playgrounds around the world among giggling seventh graders. If you type these numbers into a calculator, it should look like it says “BOOBS”. Here, too, you show your superior humor, wit, and creativity.
187
Section 187 of the California Penal Code stands for murder and is also an expression for fans of the German rap group 187 Straßenbande. The perfect number for your ID in GTA Online.
666
666 is the number of the beast and is associated with the Antichrist or the devil.
The number 3.14 describes the first 3 digits of pi and is often used as a pun for “Pie”. So you can either express that you find math cool, or that you are a big fan of pie.
420
The number 420 is commonly used as a designation for cannabis consumption; April 20 is a sort of holiday for consumers.
Through his training, Son-Goku achieves several forms in Dragon Ball. However, a form appears in Dragon Ball Z that proves to be a bad investment.
Which form is that? The triple Super Saiyan follows after the double Super Saiyan and greatly increases the power of the Saiyans. They lose their eyebrows, and their golden hair grows down their backs. Additionally, the eyebrow area lifts slightly.
The final design is somewhat different from what Akira Toriyama originally intended for the transformation. Either way, this transformation appears only three times in Dragon Ball Z, twice with Son-Goku, once with Gotenks. There are several reasons for this.
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The triple Super Saiyan does not lead to victory
Why does it appear so rarely? The SSJ3 proved to be a failure for Son-Goku. It is the first form into which the Saiyan transforms without achieving a victory.
With the very first Super Saiyan, Son-Goku defeated Freezer. During the final blow, the protagonist of Dragon Ball had transformed back, but the SSJ1 was crucial in weakening Freezer.
A similar situation occurred with the SSJ2. Son-Gohan transformed for the first time into the double Super Saiyan and defeated Cell.
With the SSJ3, however, Son-Goku could not achieve victory against Majin Boo. The SSJ3 merely served to buy some time for Son-Goten and Trunks to learn the fusion.
Even the fusion of the two Saiyans initiated the SSJ3, but could not defeat Boo. In the end, Son-Goku had to unleash a Genkidama to defeat Boo. For Goku, the SSJ3 has turned out to be a flop.
This only applies to Dragon Ball Z. In Dragon Ball Super, Son-Goku learns new forms that also do not lead immediately to victory. The Super Saiyan God cannot defeat Beerus, and even Freezer survives the first confrontation with the Super Saiyan Blue.
With Marathon, Bungie aimed to revive a franchise, but the shooter has already faced a series of issues before its release. Now there are rumors about canceled marketing plans from Sony.
Now there is a new report suggesting that a delay for the shooter seems increasingly likely.
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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer
Insider report says: No marketing planned, delay likely
This has now been revealed: According to an insider report, Sony is said to have canceled all marketing plans for Marathon. The statement comes from the podcast Sacred Symbols+ (via Patreon, paywall) by former IGN editor Colin Moriarty and was first taken up by The Game Spot.
“I was told by someone who is familiar with the marketing plans in an important overseas market that there are now no plans for paid marketing for Marathon,” Moriarty said. However, he does not know if these plans were influenced by recent events.
Such an approach for a game of this caliber is very unusual. Therefore, the lack of marketing could indicate a significant delay for Marathon – if Sony intends to proceed with the release at all.
Accordingly, the information regarding Marathon should initially be taken with caution. There has not yet been an official statement from Sony.
However, even without the insider info about the suspended marketing, a delay for the shooter appears extremely likely. Following the original plan in light of the negative sentiment and simply launching the game in September 2025 will hardly lead to the success needed.
