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

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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.

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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

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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

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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

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 3 minutes

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.

Final Fantasy XIV Phantom Jobs
A preview of the phantom jobs system.

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.
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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

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

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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Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones – Trailer

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.

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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

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 6 minutes

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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A new role-playing game on Steam has been rejected by over 50 publishers, now funded within a day on Kickstarter

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

The role-playing game Crescent County has come a long and hard way. After being rejected by numerous publishers for years, success now follows on Kickstarter.

What kind of game is Crescent County? Crescent County is a life-sim role-playing game by the English indie developer Electric Saint. You play as Lu, a young witch who delivers goods on her broomstick and spends time with her friends. You can upgrade and customize your broom in a workshop.

On your journey, you meet many different characters and can race against them, complete quests for them, or flirt with them. The quests range from deliveries to herding sheep or repairing ley lines. Just what you do to earn your money.

The game is expected to be released at the end of 2026 for Steam and Xbox Series X|S. You can even try out the whole thing as part of a demo on Steam.

So far, the game has not had an easy path, as it has been rejected by numerous publishers for years. But now Kickstarter is providing significant success.

You can see the Kickstarter trailer here:

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Crescent County – Trailer for the Kickstarter launch showcases a role-playing game with witches

Funded within 24 hours

What path has the game taken? For years, the project has been rejected by over 50 publishers. Therefore, they opted for an alternative route and launched a campaign on Kickstarter. They set a funding goal of €53,593 (£45,000).

This was achieved already after 24 hours on May 22, 2025, at 4:37 PM and surpassed by almost €20,000 with €73,242 (as of May 27, 2025, 10:00 AM). Over 1,000 people have participated in supporting the project – and the trend is rising. This shows that the publishers may have been wrong about the project, as it seems to resonate with players.

The developers emphasize in their campaign description that they have now invested two years in preparing this campaign and just want to finish it. They have definitely come a significant step closer to this wish now through the successful campaign.

Interested players can still participate in the campaign until June 17, 2025. If you’re unsure, you can take a look at the demo on Steam first.

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Kickstarter has long become a common method for smaller studios to bring their projects to players. A German studio also used this route to additionally finance and expand their game, achieving an incredible and extraordinary success: The “Red Dead Redemption 2” without violence from Germany is celebrating incredible success on Kickstarter and is also coming for Switch 2

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A man charges 33 € per hour to stand in line for you – Became rich with the iPhone

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

What many see as lost time became a business idea for Robert Samuel: he stands in line for others – and earns a small fortune doing so.

How did this unusual business idea come about? In 2012, during the launch of the iPhone 5, Robert Samuel, then an employee at AT&T in New York, offered on Craigslist to stand in line for someone.

Although the original customer canceled, Samuel successfully resold his spot – and did so twice. Ultimately, he earned about 300 USD that day without moving from his place. This success inspired him to monetize waiting (via Vice).

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From a harebrained idea to a successful CEO

How did he develop his business model? Today, Samuel runs “Same Ole Line Dudes“, a company with numerous employees that specializes in standing in line for customers in New York City – whether for concert tickets or (limited) product releases. The official job titles are: line stander, queue stander, line sitter, or queue professional.

The prices range from 25 to 40 USD (~ 20 to 33 euros) per hour, with a minimum of two hours. Additional fees apply for bad weather (3 USD per hour), nighttime waiting (15 USD), or last-minute requests (20 USD) (via SameOleLineDudes).

Who are his customers? The customers of “Same Ole Line Dudes” come from all walks of life – but two groups particularly stand out. On the one hand, there are so-called “stay-at-home moms”, who take care of the household and children during the day, but still do not want to miss exclusive shopping experiences or restaurant reservations, according to founder Robert Samuel in an interview with ZDF (via ZDFheute).

On the other hand, many tourists use the service, who spend only a few days in New York and do not want to waste time standing in long lines. A regular customer told ZDF: ‘I don’t want to spend my time in line – I always want to be first in line.’

In contrast to the United States, the business model has not been successfully established in Germany despite several attempts so far.

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In a metropolis like New York City, where waiting is the order of the day, Robert Samuel has practically ‘invented’ a service that directly addresses the time pressure of many people and allows them to use their time more efficiently. Monetizing waiting might be one of the easiest ways to make money. Others choose rather more strenuous paths: A millennial shared that he works three jobs at the same time. He feels no guilt for this, as his employers could let him go at any time.

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The new class in the MMORPG Lord of the Rings doesn’t want to get its hands dirty, has no physical attacks at all

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The Lord of the Rings Online is currently working on PvP, but the developers also want to bring a new class into the game. Now they have expressed what it should be capable of.

Which class is planned? The Lord of the Rings Online lead designer Allan “Orion” Maki was recently in conversation with content creator Bludborn. In a two-hour interview on YouTube, the two discussed much about the future of the MMORPG. In addition to many details about improvements in PvP, Maki also revealed that the team is currently working on a new class.

The new class “Sorceress of Angmar” is supposed to be an elemental sorceress capable of fighting enemies and supporting allies with the power of the elements.

Here you can watch the trailer for the expansion Morgoth’s Legacy of The Lord of the Rings Online:

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It’s raining poison, fire, and ice

What can the new class do? The elemental sorceress was only briefly touched upon in the interview, though lead designer Allan “Orion” Maki went into more detail about her abilities in the forums of the MMORPG (via lotro.com).

The new class is said to have various stances it can switch between. Changing stances will also be possible during combat and is intended to be used to adapt to situations as best as possible.

What stances are there? The standard stance uses poison and acid attacks to deal acid damage to enemies. The attacks also reduce the opponent’s armor, creating a debuff that benefits the entire group.

The fire stance (Balefire) relies on high fire damage over time as a DoT as well as direct attacks. It increases critical hit chances and ensures, with one ability, that the next 3 spells will guarantee critical hits.

The cold stance (Gelid Wind) is particularly suitable for crowd control. Its ice attacks slow enemies, root them, or stun them. The damage is expected to be lower than that of the fire stance, but this stance is supposed to offer more survivability.

The support stance (Umbral Pall) focuses on buffs and debuffs. Here, enemy ranges, attacks, and healing can be reduced. The targets of your attacks not only receive damage but also curses that weaken them. Allies benefit here from buffs from the stance that increase their defensive values.

How is the class supposed to work? The lead designer already gives an answer to this as well. Players are supposed to switch between stances during combat to combine the elemental powers of the class and trigger strong synergies. Thus, multiple abilities and debuffs from different stances should affect enemies simultaneously.

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That The Lord of the Rings Online is still receiving a new class 18 years after its release is certainly a pleasant surprise for players. Despite its age, new players continue to express interest in the MMORPG, but one thing keeps them away: Many players are excited about The Lord of the Rings Online, but one thing keeps them away from Middle-earth

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A manga predicted the severe tsunami in 2011 in Japan, the next disaster is supposed to follow this year

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The people in Asia are currently more anxious than ever. A manga that has already predicted a major natural disaster believes an earthquake will hit the coast of Japan later this year.

What manga is this? The Future I Saw is a collection of manga volumes that were published between 1994 and 1998. The story is based on dreams of mangaka Ryo Ryuju, also known as Ryo Tatsuki.

The author has been recording her dreams since 1978 and has kept a dream diary since 1985. The dreams are especially characterized by the natural disasters that were still dated for the future at the time.

Since some of the predictions have already come true, many people assume that the next natural disaster is also imminent. And it’s supposed to happen in just a few weeks.

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Manga leads to declining tourist numbers from Asia in Japan

What does the manga predict? Tatsuki dreamed that the next catastrophe will occur on July 5, 2025. On this date, there is supposed to be a mega earthquake that will take place on the west coast of Japan. Giant tsunami waves are expected to follow the earthquake, which would destroy Japan’s coastal regions.

What does that lead to? Many travelers from Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong take this warning seriously. Bloomberg Intelligence reports that travel bookings to Japan in these regions have already decreased by 50% compared to the previous year. For June and July 2025, a decline of 83% is even recorded.

How credible is the manga? The exact date of an earthquake cannot be predicted according to today’s scientific standards, according to the homepage of the Japan Meteorological Agency (via Bloomberg).

Nonetheless, the author’s predictions have surprisingly often been accurate:

  • On the cover of the collected volume, there is a poster predicting a major catastrophe for March 2011. In fact, there was an earthquake at that time, which led to the nuclear disaster in Fukushima and a tsunami.
  • According to fans, she also predicted the death of Lady Diana and singer Freddie Mercury. The Corona pandemic is also said to have been one of her visions.

In addition, the chance of an earthquake occurring in Japan is very high. Japan lies on the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” where earthquakes occur frequently. Tremors are nothing unusual for the inhabitants. 

Experts even estimate that there is an 80% chance of a mega earthquake of magnitude 8-9 on the Richter scale along the southern coast of Japan in the next 30 years (via German Foreign Representations in Japan). This would also affect Tokyo.

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Critics say that the author’s visions are too vague to be genuinely transferred to real events. 

Although many tourists from Asia are reconsidering their trips to Japan, the country cannot complain. Currently, there are more tourists in Japan than ever before, which is why the government is now taking drastic measures: There are so many tourists in Japan that the government is now sending them to the countryside

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HandOfBlood defends his game in front of viewers on Twitch – Explains why it is the future

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

The Twitch streamer Max “HandOfBlood” Knabe has become the publisher of indie games with his company INSTINCT3. And for good reason: In a livestream, he talked about how he now prefers indie games over AAA games.

What kind of game is this? HandOfBlood is not only a YouTuber and Twitch streamer but also a publisher of indie games with his company INSTINCT3. At his own indie expo HandOfBlood presented the upcoming indie games.

Among them is 9 Kings, a roguelike from the developers Sad Sockets. In pixel graphics, you strategically place cards on a game board to defend against attacks from opposing kings in rounds.

In a Twitch stream, HandOfBlood gave another insight into the game while he was dressed up as one of the game’s NPCs.

With the trailer, you can get an initial impression of 9 Kings:

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“Much crazier than AAA games”

What is being criticized? A user found in the Twitch chat that 9 Kings looks like a mobile game that could be played on a tablet and that the game would probably get boring quickly on PC.

In response, HandOfBlood said that he would find it funny if “casual gamers” saw a game as “Billo game” when they saw pixel graphics.

He would view indie games as follows:

I find this so crazy because for me it is like this: I have been playing more and more indie games for five years now and have really gotten into it, and it is amazing how diverse and deep and mechanically demanding, but also partially in terms of story, indie games are much crazier than AAA games. It is simply the future for me. Triple-A is decreasing year by year, with a few exceptions.

HandOfBlood via YouTube

These were the reactions from the community: The community agrees with the Twitch streamer. In his Twitch chat, the following messages can be found:

  • Kuronaito writes (via YouTube): “Who cares about the graphics, as long as the game is fun”
  • 3krystian also agrees (via YouTube): “I don’t get how people can only play games with good graphics. They miss out on so much.”
  • Drolcim even finds (via YouTube): “The less graphics, the more complex the games are usually”
  • wr0nghole also agrees with HandOfBlood’s opinion (via YouTube): “I have also completely switched to indies for years, no AAA game appeals to me at all anymore.”
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What do you think about the topic? Let us know in the comments! The new game 9 Kings from HandOfBlood’s publishing company INSTINCT3 already has many enthusiastic players. MeinMMO author Johanna also had fun with the game: Through his new game on Steam, I understand why HandOfBlood is so keen on roguelikes

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Path of Exile receives a simple feature after 11 years that is taken for granted in other games

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile, the developers have announced the first major feature for the new season. What other games have had for years could become a major change for the ARPG.

What have the developers presented? In a new video on YouTube, the developers introduced their first new feature for the upcoming season “Secrets of the Atlas” of Path of Exile. It is about pausing the game. The feature, which was initially only present in the sequel Path of Exile 2, is now coming to the original 11 years after its release.

The pause in Path of Exile will be activated whenever players trigger a menu, such as by pressing the ESC key or opening the skill tree.

Although a pause function may sound trivial at first to many and other games have offered this as a feature for many decades, this new function could lead to a significant change for professionals.

Here you can see the teaser trailer for the new season “Secrets of the Atlas” of Path of Exile:

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Path of Exile reveals new season ‘Secrets of the Atlas’ in the mysterious teaser trailer

Pause becomes a game changer for professionals

How do experts benefit from the new function? Many professionals do not play Path of Exile in the normal mode, but in the hardcore variant. This differs in that when a character dies, the run ends, and the character is sent to normal mode.

Accordingly, situations in the endgame can become precarious, where professionals nearly lose their characters. To prevent this, many log out shortly before death. In this case, the character is brought to safety and later appears in town again with full life.

However, this technique carries a risk. While pressing the ESC key to open the menu, time continues to run, and logging out too slowly can lead to the character’s death. With the new pause function, this will be more relaxed.

However, the developers have thought exactly that and want to prevent the function during the most difficult boss fights in the game, the pinnacle bosses.

How do players react to this? The Path of Exile community celebrates the innovation. The announcement of the new feature receives over 110,000 views on YouTube within 24 hours, and the developers also receive 3,500 upvotes on Reddit.

There, some also explain how great this change is for Path of Exile:

  • NudePenguin69 explains on Reddit: “This is a massive buff for dad builds and gaming-at-work builds”
  • dalmathus already knows what will happen with the new feature on Reddit: “I’m looking forward to the hardcore streamers who will convene the elder council to decide whether to pause or log out.”
  • Also Synchrotr0n finds the feature good on Reddit: “As someone who has a terrible ISP with constant routing problems, this change is a godsend. […]”

In general, many players are happy to see that the positive developments and features from the sequel also find their place in Path of Exile. On Reddit, some even demand that further improvements to game quality be implemented immediately.

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Path of Exile aims to finally deliver new content with the new season 10 months after the last launch. The fact that improvements from the sequel also make their way into the game is well received. Fans are already full of anticipation: After 10 months, Path of Exile finally gets a new season, instantly pushing the right hype buttons with fans

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WoW: 3 new mounts that you can easily obtain today

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

With these 3 mounts, you can easily expand your mount collection in World of Warcraft. We will tell you how to obtain them.

In World of Warcraft, the Disturbing Visions have returned for a few days now, bringing plenty of new rewards. In addition to the new head enchants, there are also several mounts that you can earn.

Note that the currently active Disturbing Vision changes weekly. The mounts presented here can be found in the vision of Stormwind. If Orgrimmar is active as a vision while you’re reading this article, you’ll have to wait until next Wednesday for the vision to switch back to Stormwind.

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Void-touched Stallion

Prerequisite: At least 1 active mask.

In total, you can find 4 horseshoes in the Disturbing Vision of Stormwind. They are either in “flower boxes” or directly in the grass. When you collect a horseshoe, you will receive a stackable buff – up to 4 times.

Once you’ve found all the horseshoes, head to the Dwarven District. There you can interact with the forge in the center and try to destroy the horseshoes. This will summon the enemy “Voidforged Stallion,” which you must defeat. It drops the mount Void-touched Stallion, which you can then add to your collection.

The exact locations of the horseshoes and the forge can be found on this map:

WoW Vision Stormwind Map Horseshoes
Red are the horseshoes, yellow is the forge.

Be aware that you need to collect all horseshoes in a single run and bring them to the forge. If you do not complete all steps simultaneously, you will have to start over on your next visit to the vision.

Nesting Bristlebeak

Prerequisite: At least 1 active mask.

Throughout the vision of Stormwind, you will find piles of trash made of paper and rags. When you interact with these piles, various enemies can spawn. Usually, these will just be rats or other creatures that have little value for you.

Eventually, however, the Nesting Bristlebeak will spawn, which will drop itself as a mount.

WoW Vision Stormwind Map Trash
You can find 5 piles of trash in each vision.

Note that there is no guarantee that the Bristlebeak will actually spawn. You might get lucky and encounter it on your first visit, or it may take many tries before the summoning works at a trash pile. It’s best to keep trying while you’re completing the visions anyway.

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Void-bargained Griffin

Prerequisite: At least 3 active masks.
Inventory: 1x Fresh Fillet, 1x Spiced Meat Stock, 1x Portion Steak, 1x Chopped Mycopractice

After you have bought the items mentioned above from the auction house and have them in your inventory, travel to the Disturbing Vision of Stormwind (with 3 active masks) and head to the Trade District.

Defeat Inquisitor Darkword. Behind him are some dead griffins, a note, and a small bowl.

The note contains the correct hint about what the griffin wants to eat. You then put the corresponding ingredient in the small bowl and interact with the bowl again.

  • Fish = Fresh Fillet
  • Mushroom = Chopped Mycopractice
  • Spiced Meat = Spiced Meat Stock
  • Steak = Portion Steak

If you have done everything correctly, the griffin should now spawn, which you must defeat. It drops itself as a mount.

Note that there are some reports that this mount can sometimes be buggy, even if you add the correct ingredient. In that case, you will need to try again in a later attempt.

There’s much more to discover in the Disturbing Visions. Among them is also a mount in the form of a motorcycle, which requires significantly more work. How to earn the extremely stylish Death Wheel of the Devil Hunter, we have explained in the guide.

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Source(s):
  1. wowhead.com

New MMORPG impresses with beautiful graphics, launching in 2025, but there is a catch

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new MMORPG Architect: Land of Exiles has recently confirmed its release for 2025. The game is visually appealing and promises action-packed battles and large-scale fights.

What kind of MMORPG is this? The new MMORPG Architect: Land of Exiles looks beautiful thanks to Unreal Engine 5. With an action combat system and colorful effects, the boss fights are supposed to be a highlight. The new game from the Korean developers of Aquatree and the publisher HiveIM was first shown in 2024 at the G-Star game fair in Korea.

Not only thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and the same country of development does this MMORPG remind of Throne and Liberty. The planned large-scale battles with hundreds of players are also known from the competition.

Architect: Land of Exiles also aims to provide a true open world without various channels through which players can fly, swim, and climb using mounts. There will also be a story with cutscenes and side quests. The world is to be made alive by world bosses in addition to players and monsters, as dynamic events are also expected to occur regularly.

Here you can watch the announcement trailer:

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The new MMORPG Architect: Land of Exiles presents first gameplay in the trailer

A hook dampens the anticipation

What is the hook? The Korea MMORPG plans to start its release in Korea in 2025 and is also expected to come to the West, but only at a later time. Presumably when it has been tested there. Here, the developers likely orient themselves on NCsoft, who have recently taken this path with the model Throne and Liberty and now choose it for their other titles like Aion 2.

Architect: Land of Exiles should also be available on mobile, albeit in a standalone version that is not related to the planned PC and console version. However, this mobile version is also expected to offer features like autoplay.

Do the weapons determine the abilities of the characters? Here Architect: Land of Exiles differs from Throne and Liberty. The new MMORPG relies on a typical class system and allows players to choose between five classes without gender lock (via biz.chosun.com):

  • Warrior
  • Wizard
  • Combat Priest
  • Assassin
  • Hunter

Architect: Land of Exiles is set to be released in the second half of 2025 in Korea, landing in a highly competitive environment between Aion 2, Chrono Odyssey, Legend of Ymir and Project SOL as well as the major updates for the well-known genre representatives in South Korea.

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Whether Architect: Land of Exiles can prevail in this competitive market in South Korea and really comes to us in the West remains to be seen. After all, a major MMORPG is definitely set to be released in 2025 with gameplay that can already convince fans: “Looks like New World on steroids” – Players celebrate new gameplay of the upcoming MMORPG blockbuster

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Source(s):
  1. mmorpg.org.pl
  2. hybeim.com
  3. YouTube
  4. global.hungryapp.co.kr