New live-action trailer for ESO evokes memories of … EverQuest and WoW spots: ‘I am Night Elf Iroquois’

In the course of the presentation of the Worm Cult seasons, the developers of Elder Scrolls Online showed a new live-action trailer, which is now also available on YouTube. Many MMORPG fans are reminded nostalgically of other online role-playing games by the scenes.

What kind of trailer is this? During the livestream surrounding the presentation of the Worm Cult seasons, the developers of Elder Scrolls Online also showed a new live-action trailer in which people break out of their normal daily routine to create their own adventure in Tamriel.

In one scene, a soccer player breaks into the depths of the fantasy world, while in another, an office worker exchanges her chair for a mountain to gaze at the magnificent Gold Road from there. They take on different class roles, accompanied by the promise: “You can be anything you can imagine.” But see for yourself:

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Your World, Your Playstyle – Live Action Trailer Lures You to Tamriel

Mr. T says hello

How does the community react to the trailer? Generally very positively, although some players criticize the use of gender-neutral language at one point on YouTube.

  • DennisHopper311 writes: “Always cool and elaborate, these live-action trailers.”
  • Lope-di5yz praises: “Super cool made and finally also in German, you could do that more often, I really like it, ESO 4 ever.”
  • roarmonkey explains: “Great trailer, only the gender-neutral language needs to go … that’s annoying.”

Players are not only discussing the video on YouTube, but also on various community platforms. There, various genre fans feel reminded of other MMORPGs by the scenes and slogans.

orcvader recalls on Reddit the old WoW slogans, in which stars like Chuck Norris, Mr. T, William Shatner, or even Ozzy Osbourne advertised for World of Warcraft: “‘I am a Night Elf Mohawk’ – These are the memories that the trailer brought back.” If you have never seen the spot, here it is:

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Special_Grapefroot, on the other hand, feels reminded of yet another MMORPG: “True MMO players remember the EQOA advertisement ‘It’s time to slay the dragon.’ This ESO advertisement is the spiritual successor.”

EQOA refers to EverQuest Online Adventures, which Sony Online Entertainment released in 2003. The service was discontinued in March 2012. You can also find this old-school advertisement spot on YouTube – and the similarities to the new trailer for ESO are unmistakable. Therefore, SandboxQuint also agrees on Reddit: “That was also my first thought when I saw the trailer!”

Do you also remember those old advertisements for MMORPGs? If you want to follow the call and jump into the Worm Cult seasons in ESO, we will tell you below what you need to know about the new content pass of the online role-playing game: Elder Scrolls Online changes payment model – What the up to 90 Euro content pass brings you and what happens with ESO Plus

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Monster Hunter Wilds brings the currently most anticipated event quest, turns you into an anime hero – but fans are bothered by something about it

Every week, the event quests in Monster Hunter Wilds change and bring new experiences. One of the new quests brings back a popular item from previous entries. However, fans are disappointed.

Which event quest is it? The event features the quest named “Riotous Rampage,” where you have to hunt a Guardian Fulgur Anjanath (that is, defeat or capture it). For this, you will receive special materials to craft the headgear Dragon Cloth Scarf α.

If you want to unleash the daring anime hero within you, this is the perfect event quest for you. To play it, you must be at least Hunter Rank 21. You have until June 4, 2025, at 01:59 AM to secure the scarf.

The scarf was already a part of Monster Hunter World and was very popular, which is why many fans looked forward to it in Monster Hunter Wilds (via Reddit).

However, although many are excited about the cool scarf, the quest leaves a sour taste for many players in the community and highlights a fundamental issue that Monster Hunter Wilds seems to have with event quests from the critics’ perspective.

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So findet ihr das flauschige Huhn in Monster Hunter Wilds

“Capcom needs to improve event quests”

What is the problem? While fans are generally very happy about the scarf and many hunters are currently sporting it, they believe that this very aspect is a problem, which is being discussed on Reddit and x.com: The event quest became active last night (May 21, 2025), and many players have already secured the item.

To obtain the materials needed for crafting, it is sufficient to complete the quest on average twice. Many players find this too easy and too quick, which in their view diminishes the uniqueness of the event items.

Players believe this problem also exists with other event quests, whose rewards often target hunters in the early or mid-game. They feel that long-term motivation suffers as a result, which is also reflected in the player numbers. These have dropped by 60% alone in the last 30 days (via SteamDB).

Therefore, players are calling via Reddit to spice up event quests and make them more challenging and rewarding:

  • After_Gene_5689 writes: “And all that just to play the normal quests that are already in the game. You all just go in, grab the scarf (twice the quest), and disappear again. The game is dead. Capcom needs to improve event quests.”
  • variantkin notes: “Well, that took ten minutes. I’m really glad the other events aren’t just for farming food… Oh. See you when the collaboration starts, I guess, Wilds.”
  • Shaxxn comments: “Giving a minor reward to an existing monster doesn’t help [for player numbers]? Who would have thought!”

Nevertheless, the reward for the event quest is well received by fans, and many are excited to give their hunter a dramatic anime hero look. However, the desire for a bit more long-term motivation outside of arena quests is present.

Besides the event quests, other smaller and larger updates are supposed to keep players engaged. There should be a collaboration at the end of May and, in the summer, the next major title update with TU2. You can find the current planning and roadmap here: Monster Hunter Wilds: Roadmap & upcoming content

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„Read the damn books“ – Geralt expresses his opinion on complaints about Ciri as the protagonist of The Witcher 4

Geralt of Rivia’s voice actor comments on CD Projekt RED’s decision to make Ciri the protagonist of The Witcher 4 – and clearly positions himself with his own opinion.

Why does the voice actor need to comment? Doug Cockle, the voice actor of Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher series, responds in a YouTube video from Fall Damage on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the release of The Witcher 3 to various memes. There he responds to the following statement:

“The entire chat of the Game Awards, which spammed ‘woke’ because you play as Ciri, a woman, in The Witcher 4, shows everything that is going wrong in gaming culture.” (@StealthyBosmer’s statement in the Fall Damage video via YouTube)

Cockle responds calmly but with determination: “I wouldn’t say that’s everything that’s going wrong in gaming culture, but I think that’s just dumb.”

Here you can see the trailer for The Witcher 4, where Ciri is the new protagonist:

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Trailer for The Witcher 4 shows Ciri as the protagonist

“There’s nothing ‘woke’ about it.”

What is his reaction to the complaints? Cockle takes the opportunity to express his own position regarding the complaints about Ciri as the new protagonist, which have been recurring since the release of the first trailer at the Game Awards. He seems to have a strong opinion, especially about the label ‘woke’:

It’s not “woke”, there’s nothing “woke” about it. It’s a cool character from The Witcher, and they will focus on this character. I think that’s great. […] If you think it’s “woke”, read the damn books! They are good, and secondly, you won’t think it’s that “woke” anymore.

(Doug Cockle via YouTube)

What does Cockle say about Geralt’s “retirement”? The voice actor, who has given voice to the Witcher since 2007, says the following about Ciri stepping into Geralt’s shoes:

“We can’t just have Geralt for every single Witcher game ad nauseam [to the point of vomiting] until the end of time. Also, we have seen the end of Geralt’s journey. Blood and Wine should conclude Geralt’s journey. I celebrate Ciri. I celebrate her as the protagonist. So if you read the books, you will understand why CD Projekt has taken this path. There is a whole world full of things to explore with Ciri that they didn’t do in Witcher 3 because the story revolves around Geralt, but it hints at it.”

You can see his entire statement on the topic and the reactions to other Witcher memes here via YouTube: 

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Whether fans will see Geralt in the fourth part of the Witcher series remains unknown. However, his voice can be heard in the trailer as a kind of narrator. CD Projekt RED is aware that Ciri as a protagonist has high expectations to fulfill after such a popular character as Geralt. This is exactly what the studio sees as the biggest challenge: The biggest challenge in The Witcher 4 is not the gameplay, but the protagonist.

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„Has determined my mood“ – A German streamer has almost tenfold his viewers on Twitch, reports how hard it was

The Twitch streamer Maik “Zarbex” Taschenbier shared in a stream about what it is like in his profession and where he has had difficulties. Especially the viewer numbers have been a problem for him, he says.

Who is it about? Zarbex has been trying to make a name for himself online for several years. Initially as a opinion blogger on his own YouTube channel, he eventually moved to Twitch. In 2024, Zarbex had his breakthrough and was able to almost tenfold his viewer count in just six months.

On his Twitch channel, he plays various games with his streamer colleagues, such as Max Schradin, and regularly participates in events. During his Twitch streams, Zarbex can entertain an average of over 10,000 viewers and has already gathered almost 1 million followers on the platform (via SullyGnome).

By now, Zarbex has established himself alongside other Twitch streamers, but the journey was difficult, as he shared in a stream.

Zarbex has been a brand ambassador for the energy drink GÖNRGY, the brand of Twitch streamer MontanaBlack, since last year. We present his career in the video:

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“You doubt yourself”

What was hard for Zarbex? In a past stream (highlight on TikTok), the Twitch streamer talked about how he initially struggled with fluctuating viewer numbers on Twitch. He often wondered what could be the reason for lower viewer counts.

He would ask himself questions like: “Am I unfunny?” or “Is my hype over?”. Ultimately, this led him to experience imposter syndrome, the belief of not being enough despite having professional success.

Zarbex further says: “The stream determined my mood. (…) You doubt yourself.”

What is the reason for fluctuating viewer numbers? According to Zarbex, it depends on daily form how many viewers watch a Twitch stream. It also depends on what you are playing and with whom. It is also crucial whether other Twitch streamers are live at the same time.

Even if you stream every day, your stream would be influenced by these circumstances.

He further states that there is no “blueprint” for the profession of a Twitch streamer. If one aims for a long-term and sustainable career as a streamer, one should not be influenced by viewer numbers.

Self-reflection is the most important thing. That viewer numbers and especially money are not everything in life has also been experienced by Twitch streamer MontanaBlack, who talks about it in the podcast Henke’s Corner: MontanaBlack has achieved what many only dream of, but still thinks he has experienced too little in life

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In a new series you can determine how strong the characters are for season 2

To Be Hero X is a Donghua, which is the Chinese equivalent of the Japanese Anime. Currently, Season 1 is airing, but viewers can already influence how Season 2 will turn out.

What kind of series is this? To Be Hero X is set in a world where the power of superheroes increases through the trust of the people. The more people believe in them, the stronger they become. Conversely, superheroes lose their power if people no longer trust them.

In Season 1, various heroes are introduced and how public opinion can influence their powers. Every 2 years, a tournament takes place in To Be Hero X, where the top heroes compete against each other. The competition will likely be a central point in Season 2 of the series. 

And if you are diligent, you can even help determine which superhero ranks at the top.

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To be Hero X – Trailer for the superhero series in Arcane look

You can determine the outcome of To Be Hero X

How can viewers co-determine? Anyone who creates an account on bilibili can co-determine the outcome of Season 2. Fans can complete daily tasks here, such as logging into the website, watching videos, or following certain channels.

The points that fans collect can be exchanged for votes. You can then use these votes on your favorite character to increase their strength for the next tournament.

Additionally, there is a chance for autographs, merchandise, and having your name in the credits. Winners who are especially lucky could even win a voice role for characters that can be heard in the background during the Season 1 survey.

What does the ranking look like currently? At the moment, hero Lin Ling is in first place, followed by X and Nice (as of May 21, 2025). If the positions remain the same, they will likely go far in the upcoming tournament. 

The voting has been changing constantly since the start, so it is possible that the placements may still change by the end. Lin Ling in 1st place was only introduced with episode 4.

Besides the top placements, the very last place is also exciting for the storyline in Season 2. Something is supposed to happen with it, but what exactly has not yet been revealed.

Where can you watch the series? If you want to watch Season 1 of the series, you need to sign up for Crunchyroll. Currently, the first episodes are available to watch for free. For all subsequent episodes, you will need a subscription.

Besides Crunchyroll, there are other streaming services that offer numerous animes and series from China or Korea. To help you know where you can watch the series, MeinMMO has created an overview: Anime streaming in Germany: Which provider is right for me?

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An NPC in WoW is supposed to help you – but he only makes everything worse

In the Disturbing Visions of World of Warcraft, you can request help. But you definitely shouldn’t do that.

The Disturbing Visions in Patch 11.1.5 of World of Warcraft are finally live. Many fresh rewards await, such as the new, powerful head enchantments, as well as a lot of new features, like an NPC companion named Soridormi, who can accompany you into the visions.

However, you should make a wide berth around this companion NPC. Because instead of helping you, the dragon lady makes everything much, much more exhausting.

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Only 6 people have a success in WoW – and they don’t know why

How does Soridormi affect you? If you take advantage of Soridormi’s help, she will accompany you either as a healer, tank, or DPS character into the Disturbing Visions. That initially sounds like a good deal – at least until you realize that Soridormi counts as a full player character.

This means that the entire Disturbing Vision now scales as if you had an additional player on your side.

Enemies that previously had 500,000 health points will then have 1,000,000 health points – with bosses, this has an even more drastic effect.

Is that really so bad? Yes, it is. Because even though Soridormi naturally helps in her respective role and definitely tries to compensate for her presence, she is significantly weaker than an additional player character.

This is especially problematic given the fact that Disturbing Visions have a natural time limit. Because every few seconds, your “Mental Health” decreases, and if it reaches 0, your visit ends immediately.

If the enemies have more health points, it takes you significantly longer to kill them, which means you use more time and lose more “Mental Health”.

The only real advantage is that Soridormi can resurrect you in case of death. Then it might make sense to take her along.

At this point, there is a clear recommendation: Tell Soridormi that you are not dependent on her help. She may be a little miffed, but the dragon lady will have to live with it until Blizzard gets her scaling a bit better under control.

Have you checked out the new Disturbing Visions? How do you like this content and the rewards there? Are you already diligently working on the hidden motorcycle that you can earn there?

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One of the best players of Counter-Strike is back, plays first match for new team – fans are sure despite the loss: The Goat still has it

In early May, the Counter-Strike professional s1mple announced that he would play for FaZe at IEM Dallas. He has now played his first matches.

Who is it about? Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev (27), a Ukrainian Counter-Strike professional.

  • The 26-year-old Ukrainian is considered one of the best Counter-Strike players of all time. s1mple reached the peak of his career at Natus Vincere (NaVi).
  • s1mple played for NaVi from 2016 to 2023. With the team, he won several tournaments, such as IEM Katowice 2020 and the PGL Major 2021 in Stockholm.
  • For his performances in various competitions, he has also been awarded the MVP of a tournament multiple times. He received the award a total of 21 times, with only the French player ZywOo receiving it more often (25).

In early May, s1mple joined the FaZe Clan team. There, he now plays alongside Danish player Finn “karrigan” Andersen, who leads the team as the in-game leader (IGL).

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Strong individual performance despite loss

How did the match go for s1mple and his team? s1mple’s debut for FaZe took place at IEM Dallas 2025 against Team Liquid, where FaZe ultimately had to concede 0-2. However, s1mple was able to impress some fans with his individual performance.

The Ukrainian stood out as the statistically best player of his team and was the only FaZe player to maintain a positive KD (38:31). Especially on the second map, where he finished with 21:13, he made a positive impression. Additionally, he received the highest performance rating of his team at 1.12.

During the match, however, it seemed that FaZe had not yet found their rhythm with the new lineup. This is measured by the fact that the team had 2 new players. karrigan, the IGL of FaZe, commented optimistically: “Not the best start, but with 2 replacement players, a lot of chaos, and some confusion in a few rounds. It should get better from now on.”

Fans are glad that s1mple’s career is not over yet

What do the fans say about s1mple’s debut? Many CS fans who watched the match are convinced of s1mple’s performance against Liquid. It was clear to observers that despite a long break, he is still a strong player, even if his “best time” has already passed.

Fans comment that their GOAT (i.e., the greatest of all time) still has it and criticize the performance of the rest of the team. Here are some examples:

  • One fan raves: “My GOAT still has it.” – Via X
  • Another user states: “That s1mple is the top performer at FaZe is embarrassing for Ellige and Frozen” – via X
  • Another fan is happy: “s1mple is not washed. I’m happy. Twistzz [Team Liquid] was really good, no one from FaZe could keep up.”

Despite the fairly good performance, there are still some users on social media who do not believe that s1mple still belongs among the best players.

Meanwhile, FaZe played the second match of IEM Dallas against the weaker-rated team “BC.Game” and won it 2:0. s1mple was again the best player at FaZe, with 39 kills/deaths and a rating of 1.63. Here, too, some comment that this performance is not good since it was not against a top team.

Not only s1mple is competing for a new team at IEM Dallas. The 19-year-old Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov has also found new teammates. His new team is said to have paid a lot for the former player of G2 Esports: 19-year-old transfers to a new team in Counter-Strike 2 for an insane amount – CEO justifies letting such a talent go

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Wulaosu in Pokémon GO: Focused or Flowing Form – Which is stronger?

In Pokémon GO, you now have the opportunity to evolve Dakuma and obtain Wulaosu. We have looked at which of the two forms is better.

The event “Critical Hit: GO Battle Week” starts on May 21, 2025, in Pokémon GO. It brings you the opportunity to evolve Dakuma and obtain Wulaosu for the first time.

When evolving, you must choose one of two styles: the focused form or the flowing form. We will show you the differences between the two forms.

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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful

One Form at an Advantage

How can I evolve Dakuma? To obtain Wulaosu, you must evolve Dakuma. For each of the two forms, you need 200 Dakuma candies. Additionally, you must take Dakuma as your buddy and complete a different task for each:

  • focused form: defeat 30 Dark-type Pokémon in raids or Dynamax
  • flowing form: defeat 30 Water-type Pokémon in raids or Dynamax

Dakuma does not need to participate in raids or Dynamax battles itself – you just need to have it as your buddy during this time.

What is the difference between the two forms? In both styles, Wulaosu has the Fighting type. With the focused style, it also has the Dark type. If you choose the flowing form, your Wulaosu will have the Fighting and Water types.

Which form is better for raids? If you want to play Wulaosu as a Fighting attacker, the choice of style does not make a difference. In both forms, the Pokémon can learn the move combination Counter and Dynamic Punch. As a Fighting attacker, it is strong and barely makes it into the top 10 strongest Fighting attackers.

The focused form is still acceptable as a Dark-type attacker, but it does not belong in the top 10. For this, you should rely on other alternatives if you have enough.

In the flowing form, the gap between the best attackers and Wulaosu is even greater. Here, you should definitely rely on other Pokémon that are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.

Which form is better for the battle league? In the Super and Hyper League, neither monster belongs to the absolute elite. While Wulaosu in the focused style can place itself far above the flowing style here, both monsters are still not recommended.

The situation is different in the Master League: while Wulaosu in the flowing style plays in the midfield, the focused style can rank at the top and is currently at 8th place in the Master League (via pvpoke.com).

Which form is better for Dynamax? For Dynamax battles, currently, Wulaosu can be found among the top monsters. Here, it is only surpassed by Gigantamax monsters.

Which form you choose is up to you. Both styles can be played as Fighting attackers. If you prefer to have an additional Dark-type attacker for your Dynamax team, then the focused form might be right for you. If you want a Water attacker, then you should take the flowing form.

For many trainers, the current event and the accompanying chance to evolve Dakuma into Wulaosu for the first time is a highlight. But besides this event, there are several others waiting for you this month: all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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A mechanic from Path of Exile 2 dismantles players one after another, now the developers promise redemption

In Path of Exile 2 there are many different ways to bite the dust. The developers have now looked at what causes the characters to die the most and want to address this.

What mechanic is that? The developers of Path of Exile 2 have recently examined what really causes the characters in the ARPG to die. They primarily aimed to identify and fix any outliers. To their surprise, they found that among the 10 most common causes of death, Volatile Plants are responsible for 54.46% of deaths (via Reddit).

Volatile Plants are the enemies in the game that shoot you with a type of colorful chaos orb that slowly chases you. If this orb hits you, you will be stunned and take damage. Already shortly after release, this was a problem that the developers addressed directly in their first major patch. Now, the next patch is supposed to help again.

Here you can watch the trailer for the current season of Path of Exile 2:

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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class

New patch aims to eliminate the outliers

What do the developers plan? The developers of Path of Exile 2 have identified the outliers and want to eliminate them in the next patch. The patch could be released this week or possibly next week, the community team shares (via Reddit).

But that’s not all. The developers want to release even more changes in the next patch, which ones exactly, they are not revealing yet.

How are players reacting to the problem? The community of Path of Exile 2 knows the mechanic all too well. User Legit_Mystic describes on Reddit why it is so annoying: “I just want to say that the combination of volatile plants in labyrinthine maps with rituals is a very frustrating experience. Can we look at the placement of rituals in maps where you can only move about 40% of the ritual area?”

Also, fan teddmagwell sees the problem on Reddit: “Yes, it feels like a 3 in 1 danger:

  • one hits you, you get stunned, the other hits you
  • chaos damage
  • they often hide behind terrain”

How exactly the developers want to eliminate the problem and which other mechanics will also be improved is still unclear. However, those who value loot over battling the toughest enemies in Path of Exile 2 may be interested in the following analysis: In Path of Exile 2, everyone wants a certain value to farm rare loot, but an expert notes: You are wasting your time

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In Assassin’s Creed Shadows there is a golden rule that you cannot break, now the developers explain why

The latest installment in the “Assassin’s Creed” series does one thing very differently than other RPGs. Now the developers explain why that is.

What golden rule is meant? In the newest installment of the “Assassin’s Creed” series, “Shadows,” players cannot simply go on a hunt for animals, unlike many other RPGs. While previous installments like “Valhalla” or “Odyssey” allowed players to hunt for upgrades and enhancements for equipment and weapons, “Shadows” takes a completely different approach.

In the latest installment, the golden rule is that you cannot harm animals. Instead, the focus of this aspect is on “collecting” and “displaying” animals in your own hideout. You can also create your own virtual zoo through your personal animal collection.

Why “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” has introduced this rule and how it distinguishes itself from its predecessors has now been answered by the developers.

Here you can watch the trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows:

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Der offizielle Trailer zur Open World in Japan

Two reasons for the golden rule

What are the reasons for the golden rule? As the developers explain in an interview with Kotaku, there are two reasons why you cannot hunt animals in the latest installment. The first and perhaps most important reason for the developers’ decision is Japan itself.

The island nation does not present many dangers for humans from the animal kingdom, making it difficult to find animals suitable as foes for hunting. Creative Director Jonathan Dumont of Assassin’s Creed Shadows says, “When we looked at the list of available animals, it seemed more appealing to observe and pet them than to fight them.”

The second reason aligns with this: The developers wanted to focus on activities that align with Zen. They aimed to offer “spiritual or contemplative moments in nature” that balance the adventure of Naoe and Yasuke.

How did the developers find the idea? The fact that the new installment no longer harms animals but sees them as friends has been well received by the developers and fans, explains the Creative Director. The developers have appreciated the positive feedback from the community on this topic, and Jonathan Dumont even mentions that the feature has created a different dimension in exploration.

Whether the next installments of the series will adhere to the golden rule remains open according to Creative Director Jonathan Dumont. He says that it entirely depends on the setting and player imagination.

That Ubisoft has chosen a different approach to animals with Assassin’s Creed Shadows and has succeeded with it is a good sign for the developers. The large gaming corporation is likely not doing well at the moment, and future successes will still take time: The next hit from Ubisoft is supposed to be released in 2–3 years, fans don’t think it’s about quality – and I agree with them

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FC 25 Road to the Final: All players and upgrades in the RTTF Tracker

In EA FC 25 you can benefit from the upgrades of dynamic event cards with Road to the Final (RTTF). On MeinMMO, we present all players with their improvements .

What kind of event is this? Road to the Final (RTTF) is the continuation of Road to the Knockouts (RTTK) in FC 25. It is an event that brings dynamic cards to Ultimate Team, which can collect further upgrades in the coming weeks and months.

The Road to the Final accompanies the biggest European competitions, which have now reached the knockout phase after the league phase.

The following competitions are involved:
  • UEFA Champions League (UCL)
  • UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL)
  • UEFA Europa League (UEL)
  • UEFA Conference League (UECL)
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RTTF Tracker in FC 25: All players, upgrades, and dates

What do you see in the tracker? In the first column, we present the player, his rating, and the key details. Reached overall rating upgrades (GES) will be marked in bold.

In the second column, you will see all previous improvements and the next potential upgrades with dates.

The players who still have chances for further improvements are at the top of the table.

Player (Rating)
– Position
– Club
– Tournament
Upgrades
next upgrade at … (Date)
Lee Kang In (93)
– RF, RM, CAM, CM
– Paris SG
– UCL
Cutting shot+
96 GES + 1★ weak foot if winning the final (May 31, 2025)
Damaris Egurrola (92)
– CM, CDM
– Olympique Lyon
– UWCL
+1 GES
+1 GES & cover++
+1 GES & +1★ weak foot
1 PlayStyle+ upon reaching the final (May 27, 2025)
Brugts (92)
– LF, LM, LWB, ST
– Barcelona
– UWCL
+1 GES
+1 GES & winger++
+1 GES & +1★ skill moves
1 PlayStyle+ upon reaching the final (May 27, 2025)
Frattesi (91)
– CM, CAM
– Lombardia FC (Inter)
– UCL
+1 GES & +1★ special move
Unyielding+
96 GES + 1★ weak foot if winning the final (May 31, 2025)
Dewsbury-Hall (91)
– CM, CAM, CDM
– Chelsea
-UECL
+1 GES & 1★ weak foot
Calm+
96 GES + 1★ special move if winning the final (May 28, 2025)
Odobert (91)
– LM, LF, RM, ST
– Tottenham Hotspur
– UEL
+1 GES & 1★ special move
Flat full volley+
96 GES + 1★ special move if winning the final (May 21, 2025)
Russo (90)
– ST, CAM
– Arsenal
– UWCL
+1 GES & charge master++
1 PlayStyle+ upon reaching the final (May 27, 2025)
Adarabioyo (90)
– CB
– Chelsea
– UECL
+1 GES
+1 GES & stopper++
+1 GES & 1★ weak foot
Anticipation+ & Edge+
96 GES + 1★ special move/weak foot if winning the final (May 28, 2025)
Ødegaard (95)
– CAM, CM
– Arsenal
– UCL
+1 GES
+1 GES & box-to-box++
+1 GES & +1★ weak foot
eliminated → no further upgrades
Dani Olmo (93)
– CAM, CM
– Barcelona
– UCL
+1 GES
+1 GES & engine++
+1 GES & +1★ special move
eliminated → no further upgrades
de Jong (93)
– CM, CDM
– Barcelona
– UCL
eliminated → no upgrades
Garcia (92)
– CB, CDM, RB
– Barcelona
– UCL
+1 GES & +1★ weak foot
eliminated → no further upgrades
White (92)
– RB, CB
– Arsenal
– UCL
+1 GES & +1★ weak foot
eliminated → no further upgrades
Upamecano (92)
– CB
– Bayern Munich
– UCL
eliminated → no upgrades
Lucas Vázquez (92)
– RB, RM, RF
– Real Madrid
– UCL
eliminated → no upgrades
Williams (91)
– RM, RF, ST, LF
– Athletic Bilbao
– UEL
+1 GES
+1 GES & winger++
+1 GES & +1★ weak foot
eliminated → no further upgrades
Yuri Berchiche (91)
– LB
– Athletic Bilbao
– UEL
+1 GES & 1★ weak foot
eliminated → no further upgrades
Høgh (91)
– ST
– FK Bodø/Glimt
– UEL
+1 GES & 1★ weak foot
eliminated → no further upgrades
Beier (91)
– ST, LF, RF
– Borussia Dortmund
– UCL
eliminated → no upgrades
Szoboszlai (91)
– CAM, CM, LF
– Liverpool
– UCL
+1 GES
eliminated → no further upgrades
Bahoya (91)
– LM, LF, CAM
– Eintracht Frankfurt
– UEL
eliminated → no upgrades
Nuamah (91)
– RF, RM, ST
– Olympique Lyon
– UEL
eliminated → no upgrades
Adli (90)
– CDM, CM, CAM
– Fiorentina
– UECL
+1 GES
+1 GES & cover++
+1 GES & +1★ special move
eliminated → no further upgrades
Digne (90)
– LB
– Aston Villa
– UCL
+1 GES for winning in the AF
+1 GES & Falseback++
eliminated → no further upgrades
Gigot (90)
– CB
– Lazio
– UEL
+1 GES
+1 GES & playmaking defender pro++
eliminated → no further upgrades
Witsel (89)
– CB
– Atlético Madrid
– UCL
+1 GES
eliminated → no further upgrades
Zhegrova (89)
– RM, RF
– OSC Lille
– UCL
+1 GES
eliminated → no further upgrades
Boniface (88)
– ST
– Bayer Leverkusen
– UCL
eliminated → no upgrades

How exactly do the players collect upgrades? The upgrades for RTTF depend primarily on progressing in the competitions. On the way to the title, the cards can collect up to 5 improvements, which can be achieved as follows:

  • Win or draw in the round of 16: +1 overall rating (+1 GES)*
    • Round of 16 matches take place from March 4 to 13, 2025
  • Advancing to the quarter-finals: +1 GES & 1 player role++
    • after progressing in the round of 16 matches
  • Advancing to the semi-finals: +1 GES & 1★ upgrade for weak foot or special move**
    • after progressing in quarter-final matches from April 8 to 17, 2025
  • Advancing to the final: +1 PlayStyle+ (+2 PlayStyle+, if the pro previously only had one)
    • after progressing in semi-final matches from April 29 to May 8, 2025
  • Winning the final: +1 GES or 96 GES & 5★ upgrade for weak foot or special move
    • after winning the final on May 21 (UEL), May 24 (UWCL), May 28 (UECL), or May 31, 2025 (UCL)

* The cards from UEFA Women’s Champions League get their first upgrade with a win or draw in the 1st quarter-final match (March 18 to 19, 2025). ** Another upgrade for the cards from UEFA Women’s Champions League occurs after a win or draw in the 1st semi-final match (April 19, 2025).

How do you get RTTF players? Throughout FC 25, you can obtain RTTF cards in Ultimate Team through various ways. So far, players have been released as SBC, objectives from goals, or rewards in the season pass. Should new players appear, we will update this article. If you are looking for strong and affordable players, our affordable recommendations for the EVOs in FC 25 on MeinMMO might help you.

AMD has unveiled a new graphics card, making the same ‘mistake’ as Nvidia with the RTX 5060 Ti

AMD has introduced its new RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025. MeinMMO summarizes all the important information regarding the new graphics card and explains what you need to know.

The most important points at a glance:

  • AMD’s new graphics card, the RX 9060 XT, was introduced at Computex 2025 and will officially be released on June 5, 2025.
  • The RX 9060 XT will be available in variants with 8 GB and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
  • In terms of performance, the new RX 9060 XT targets gamers who want to play in either Full HD (1080p) or WQHD (1440p). According to AMD, the RX 9060 XT is up to 6% faster than Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at 1440p in AMD’s benchmarks.
  • The prices for the graphics card range between 299 US dollars and 349 US dollars, aligning it with the RTX 5060 and its Ti variant.

However, there is already criticism of the new graphics card. AMD does not offer a variant with 8 GB of video memory.

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Gamers and testers no longer consider 8 GB of video memory adequate today

What is the problem? With the RTX 5060 Ti, gamers and testers criticized Nvidia for the decision to offer the graphics card with only 8 GB of video memory. The problem is that many people no longer consider 8 GB of video memory adequate or future-proof. For instance, PCGamesHardware stated in their review of the RTX 5060 Ti that graphics cards with only 8 GB of VRAM are hopelessly overwhelmed at maximum settings and with ray tracing. MeinMMO has also found that 8 GB can be quite limiting in everyday use.

Despite the criticism back then, AMD is now launching its new RX 9060 XT with a variant that has 8 GB of video memory. It was rumored that AMD might drop the 8 GB variant in response to the poor reception of NVIDIA’s 8 GB models from 5060 Ti and 5060, but that does not seem to be the case.

Is there good news as well? Yes, AMD has also introduced a variant with 16 GB of video memory, which is expected to cost about 50 US dollars more than the model with 8 GB of video memory. Nevertheless, many consider it the wrong decision to offer a model with 8 GB of video memory at all.

Nvidia has introduced its RTX 5060, but is distributing the device only to selected testers. This has sparked a major debate among gamers. Steve Burke from the well-known YouTube channel Gamers Nexus criticizes this practice of linking test devices to specific requirements: A tech YouTuber lashes out against Nvidia, accusing the company of problematic and manipulative practices in dealing with tests of the RTX 5060

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Players find a nasty way to win in the new mode of LoL, developers say: Have fun with it while it lasts

League of Legends regularly receives new game modes aimed at shaking up the classic experience. The latest mode focuses primarily on casual battles without important objectives. However, one team managed to win the game without leaving their base.

Update from 05.22.2025: Unlike stated in the article, it is possible to surrender in longer games, unlike at release. The corresponding point has been adjusted.

Which mode is it about? Since May 14, 2025, players can play the limited mode Brawl. Instead of important role distribution and objectives, it is mainly about fighting.

A player on Reddit wanted to see how far he could exploit the mode with his team. He managed to win a game without ever leaving his base.

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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt

A nasty but clever tactic

What did the player do? In Brawl, the goal is to reduce the opposing team’s points to 0. This can be achieved either through kills or by minions passing the opposing goal. As a user describes on Reddit, he and his team primarily used the minions. He aimed to win without interacting with the other team.

They succeeded. They eliminated the minions from their base with the right champion selection. This means you cannot win as long as the opponent takes out your minions, but the opponent cannot kill the other team, so you are in a stalemate situation. Points for eliminating minions are limited.

Since you cannot surrender, the opponent has to run into the base and get eliminated, or you let the minions simply run into their goal. However, as a developer from Riot confirmed, they want to allow surrendering in such cases again (via Reddit).

The Reddit user emphasizes that several attempts were needed before the tactic worked. Thus, you can assume that you need some luck with the opposing team for it to succeed.

How does Riot respond? What sounds like a nasty exploit does not seem to be a problem for Riot. In the Reddit thread, Riot Phlox also weighs in. He is the design lead of the modes team, so he handles the various fun modes. He comments on the strategy:

Good find, gamer! We thought that might happen! (Kudos to the GAT team for pointing out the risk to us). We didn’t want to add tailor-made rules before we saw if it was actually possible to minimize every possible risk. Additionally, you can have fun with the new mode and try to crack it ;D We will introduce some fixes for this strat with the next patch, so that you can no longer force a permanent hostage situation, but let us know if you find something else that could ruin the fun. I hope you have a lot of fun in Brawl!

Riot Phlox on Brawl and winning without leaving the base (via Reddit)

Apparently, this strategy is not a big problem in the new mode; he even encourages players to experiment with it. However, he also mentions that they will fix this in the next patch. The next patch is set to be released on May 28, 2025.

Is this a good approach? In the past, Riot quickly released hotfixes as updates to resolve serious issues rapidly. Since they are waiting for the next patch here, it seems that this strategy is not a big problem. It also shows that it is probably more difficult to implement them perfectly.

Additionally, Brawl is a fun mode. It is not about ranks, and the matches are quite short. Such a mode naturally lends itself to giving players more freedom to experiment. Another mini-game from LoL was also well received: LoL is introducing a new mini-game in the style of a Steam hit, but to unlock everything, you have to play the real League of Legends

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A character in Elden Ring: Nightreign rewards you if you play correctly

MeinMMO author Caroline Fuller has already spent several hours in Elden Ring: Nightreign during a playtest event and the network test, playing various characters. However, one of them particularly impressed her.

The release of Nightreign is approaching, and with it, the curiosity of many about how the new Nightfarers will feel compared to a self-created character from Elden Ring. Those who have already participated in the network test will have gotten a taste of the first 4 playable characters.

I too was able to play as Wylder, Guardian, Recluse, and Duchess, with the latter particularly standing out in my memory. 

Although I also liked the other characters for their play styles and abilities, no one captured me quite like Duchess, as she provided the greatest success experiences in my runs.

Here you can see the trailer for Duchess in Elden Ring: Nightreign:

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Elden Ring: Nightreign showcases the class of the Duchess in battle

Duchess rewards exactly what makes Nightreign – timing and teamwork

While I initially thought that a character like Wylder might be my favorite, coming closest to my play style in Elden Ring with a mix of strength and dexterity, I was proved wrong.

Because in Nightreign, you don’t fight alone, but in a team. I don’t have to take care of everything; I just need to do my job well. And when you do your job well as Duchess – it feels particularly rewarding.

High value on precise timing

With Duchess, you achieve the gaming experience that feels just as good as perfectly executed dodging during a boss fight. Because timing is the main factor here. And this is shown not only through her mobility but also through her special abilities.

Duchess is very fast. She may not deal as much damage as other Nightfarers, but she is much nimbler. Through her passive ability “Magnificent Poise,” she can perform a double dodge to gain even more distance between herself and an opponent.

Moreover, she consumes less stamina for her actions, allowing her to defeat an opponent in a long sequence of constant attacks precisely and at the right moments without having to deal heavy blows.

But her other abilities also require a good sense of the right moments. Her talent “Restage” can reapply half of the damage from the last seconds. And this applies not only to the damage inflicted by Duchess but to any damage the targets have suffered during that period.

If you use it at the right moment, perhaps right after a strong attack from a teammate, you can make the opponent’s health bar melt away significantly.

An ultimate that helps the entire team

Duchess’ ultimate art “Finale” is a simple but immensely useful ability. She can cloak the entire team, making them invisible to enemies, providing a small window to recover, heal, resurrect, or heroically escape (as long as the fire circle allows it).

During the playtest event, my teammates and I noticed that the strength of players is their number. No matter how powerful a huge boss may be, three players can fairly easily defeat a strong opponent through focus control and a bit of perseverance.

However, it becomes more challenging when facing multiple opponents. If each player has at least one opponent on their tail, the advantage of numbers shatters, and it can become really critical if you lose your time to breathe.

Duchess’ ultimate was repeatedly the absolute salvation in these battles, as it allowed players to regroup and reposition, so one player wouldn’t have to handle multiple enemies alone. And being the savior in these situations and being able to help your team back on their feet felt very rewarding. In my playtest report, you can learn more about my first 8 hours in Nightreign.

Ultimately, it comes down to your playstyle, which Nightfarer might suit you best. Personally, I am already looking forward to dancing around old acquaintances like Margit again with Duchess. Whether she will remain my favorite can only be determined upon the release of Nightreign on May 30, 2025. What we know so far about the other Nightfarers can be found here on MeinMMO: Elden Ring Nightreign: All 8 classes at a glance

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New World starts event “Unleashed Expeditions” with world bosses and legendary loot – rotation and schedule

The developers of New World have launched a new event where you can challenge a specific boss in the open world for legendary loot for about a week each month.

What kind of event is this? The new world event of New World is called “Unleashed Expeditions” and is part of the update surrounding the freshly launched “Season of the Divide”. As part of the event, you can challenge various bosses from the dungeons in the open world of Aeternum, which will rotate monthly, with only one being active at a time.

Below you can watch the trailer for the “Season of the Divide” that started on May 13:

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New World: Aeternum – Trailer prepares for Season of the Divide

Schedule and Rotation of the World Bosses from New World until July 2025

Characters from level 65 can face the following bosses in May, June, and July:

  • Mahantaram: May 20 – May 26
  • Little Sky Khepri: June 17 – June 23
  • Ifrit, the Devil: July 15 – July 21

Features and Loot

According to the developers, the world bosses from New World are extensive versions of the legendary expedition bosses – only in the open world. You can start the fight by attacking the enemies at the event location – similar to Baalphazu or the Winter Warrior events.

Once the event is activated, the corresponding world boss will appear. Bring friends or join nearby allies… these battles are designed for teamwork and are hardly manageable alone. While you can expect mechanics familiar from the dungeons, they have been rebalanced and revised to provide a challenge even for larger groups.

These rewards await

Anyone who defeats an event world boss can hope for the following loot:

  • Reward chest: Normal (Daily, unlimited)
    • 100 %: 1 weapon, armor, or piece of jewelry
    • 66 %: Armor value 700 Procedural weapon or armor
    • 33 %: Named Legendary item with armor value 710 (see boss rewards below)
    • 100 %: 2-3 potions scaled to the level
  • Reward chest: Bonus (3 per day)
    • 100 %: Named Legendary item with armor value 710 (see boss rewards)
    • 100 %: 1 Dark plaster
    • 100 %: 25 Dark matter
    • 25 %: Named Legendary weapon with armor value 725 (see boss rewards, 1 per week)
    • 10 %: Hunter skin set box (1 per week)
    • Contains 1 item from the Hunter set:
    • Hunter’s List (Head)
    • Hunter’s Envy (Chest)
    • Hunter’s Blade (Hand)
    • Hunter’s Courage (Legs)
    • Hunter’s Progress (Feet)

What legendary items can I hope for? Each boss drops a unique set of legendary weapons, armors, and jewelry with an equipment value of 710 – with a rare chance for an exclusive weapon with an equipment value of 725, once per week.

  • Mahantaram
    • 710 Armor
      • Incendior
      • Toothpick
      • Dragon scale
      • Charon
      • Razor-grass
      • Ur Equipment Collection
    • 725 Weapon
      • Foot muffle
  • Little Sky Khepri
    • 710 Armor:
      • Hippo strength
      • Arm of Horus
      • Chaos Maker
      • Finger of Suetekh
      • More from the “Desert Berserker”, “Leather Gladiator” and “High General” sets
    • 725 Weapon: Beast’s fang
  • Ifrit
    • 710 Armor:
      • Recoil
      • Flesh-raping flail
      • Hell-dark
      • Fire of life
      • Various variants of armor sets from the “Melted” series
    • 725 Weapon: Battle fire

What if I have no luck? The developers have integrated a Bad-Luck-Protection:

  • To avoid streaks of bad luck, there is a consolation prize guaranteed after opening 12 bonus chests:
    • 100 %: Named Legendary weapon with armor value 725 (if not earned this week)
    • 100 %: 1 Hunter skin set box (if not earned this week)

What else is included in the “Season of the Divide”? There are new content for the Outpost Storm, a barbershop where you can customize your character’s appearance, fresh artifacts as well as survival potions and – in June – seasonal hardcore servers. All information about the season can be found in our overview: The “Season of the Divide” from New World has started, but still without the seasonal hardcore servers

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69% of Gen Z are nice to ChatGPT because AI could soon decide who gets fired

Generation Z not only uses ChatGPT as a practical tool, but surprisingly treats the AI politely. A study shows that many young people fear that ChatGPT or similar AI systems could become their bosses in the future.

Which study is being referenced? In spring 2025, a study (via EduBirdie) was published, surveying 2,000 Generation Z individuals from the USA. The study aimed to understand better how Gen Z uses artificial intelligence in their daily lives. It found that 69% of them consciously say “please” and “thank you” to ChatGPT. Many of them fear that artificial intelligence could replace their bosses in the future and want to get on its good side now.

This attitude gains even more significance when considering the recent statement by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. At the end of April, he stated that the constant politeness phrases with ChatGPT incur significant costs for the company.

AI can now achieve a lot and even earn money. Watch this video of a model who earns around 10,000 euros a month, even though she is not real.

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Fear of the Future Drives Kindness

What leads to this politeness? The politeness primarily stems from the fear of job loss. 55% of respondents believe that AI will take over their jobs within the next ten years. Therefore, 10% of Gen Z wish for their boss to eventually be a virtual agent. In this sense, politeness is a form of future-proofing; they don’t want to anger AI in case it takes over power in the workplace.

As various cases show, Gen Z’s fear of AI in the workplace is not unfounded. More and more companies are relying on AI and thus cutting jobs. According to a statistic (via AIRPM), 37% of companies have already replaced tasks with artificial intelligence. An example is the tech giant IBM, which has already replaced about 200 positions in human resources with AI. According to reports (via Cio), the role of “HR Business Partner” has been almost completely eliminated.

How is AI used in daily work life? But AI is mainly a practical helper in the daily work life for the younger generation. 62% regularly use AI tools like ChatGPT to carry out tasks such as writing emails or responding to messages. At the same time, 40% of Gen Z worry and consider changing their profession to avoid being displaced by automation.

The Humanity Behind Artificial Intelligence

Why is ChatGPT seen as a “better” boss? According to the study, many young people even see AI as “more human” than many human bosses. They often perceive traditional leaders as stressed, toxic, or unfair, while AI is seen as a neutral, respectful, and potentially fairer boss. Of course, AI currently lacks empathy, ethics, and creative thinking that characterize human leadership, but the hope for a more objective leadership relationship is palpable.

This role AI plays in private life: Beyond work, ChatGPT also plays an emotional role for people. The study shows that 26% consider AI a friend, 16% see it as a kind of therapist, and 12% even as a fitness coach. ChatGPT is also used for personal matters, such as formulating apologies or breakup letters.

What risks does the use of AI entail? Despite the advantages, there are also risks associated with heavy AI usage. 21% of respondents reported having shared sensitive company data with AI tools, often without being aware of security aspects. Furthermore, only 31% of users always check the AI’s answers for accuracy, which can lead to misinformation.

A growing trend in the tech industry clearly shows the direction things are heading: companies like Microsoft and Meta are actively working to integrate AI into software development. This not only optimizes processes but also increasingly replaces human developers. Kevin Scott predicts that by 2030, about 95% of the code will be written by AI, Zuckerberg sees it similarly.

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In a new action RPG on Steam, you defend ancient India against a demon invasion – alone or in co-op

A new action RPG on Steam and Epic Games takes you to ancient India, where you fight against an invasion of powerful demons – with reinforcements if you wish.

What game is it about? It is about The Age of Bhaarat, the first game from the Indian developer studio Tara Gaming. The developers aim to pack characters and monsters from Indian epics into a AAA game.

You can watch the first trailer for the game here:

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The Age of Bhaarat: The first trailer for the new action RPG from India

“Black Myth: Wukong” in ancient India

What kind of game is it? The Age of Bhaarat is an action RPG set in a dark fantasy version of ancient India.

  • You play as a powerful “Forest Warden,” who has access to mystical weapons and arcane powers.
  • As such, it is your duty to defend your homeland from an invasion of demons – the so-called Rakshasas.

The story of the game comes according to Steam from Amish Tripathi, a bestselling author from India, who is primarily known for his Shiva trilogy and the Ram-Chandra series. The developers promise an “epic story of duty, betrayal, and ancient power” that you can change with your choices.

In terms of gameplay, The Age of Bhaarat is reminiscent of Black Myth: Wukong. The action RPG from China was released in 2024 and made a splash on Steam. Wukong was even in the running for Game of the Year, where it lost to the disappointment of many.

  • Your Warden fights with a polearm (here it is a spear) against vile monsters and demons.
  • The graphic style is very realistic, and the atmosphere is rather gloomy, although the world appears a bit more colorful than in Black Myth: Wukong.

Additionally, you have a grappling hook at your disposal. This is meant to help you not only cross chasms but also be useful in combat.

Is there already a release date? Not yet. The gameplay shown is still from a pre-alpha of the game, so the release is likely still a long way off. The Age of Bhaarat has so far been announced for PC on Steam and in the Epic Games Store.

The game is also expected to be released for consoles, but the developers have neither stated on their website nor in the trailer which platforms are specifically meant.

Many AAA developers are currently pushing the prices of their games up. However, some of the best games of recent years are available at a reasonable price. You can find out which ones those are in the following article on MeinMMO: Here are 9 games on Steam that are just as good as AAA games, but cost less

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  1. taragaming.com
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The ’18+’ game Stellar Blade was so successful on PS5 that a sequel is coming – Such an early release is ‘crazy’

Stellar Blade fascinated many fans on PS5 and Steam, which is due to several factors. The success is so great that the developers are now planning a successor.

What about the success of Stellar Blade? The huge success of Stellar Blade came about due to several factors:

This allowed the development team from Shift Up to increase its revenue by 30% compared to the previous year, thanks mainly to Stellar Blade. It’s no wonder the team is already working on a sequel. And it seems that the release is just around the corner.

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Stellar Blade meets NieR:Automata – Trailer for the new DLC

Sequel to Stellar Blade is coming sooner than expected

When is the sequel supposed to be released? As IGN reports, the sequel is already visible in the developer’s release plan. A slide shows the expansions of IPs like Nikke, Project Witches, and also Stellar Blade.

After the introduction in 2024, Stellar Blade has the platform extension and also the sequel. Both blocks are scheduled for before 2027. This means that the successor will probably be released next year, thus in 2026.

How is this received by fans? In the Reddit forum, many players are discussing the upcoming release. User HydraTower puts it aptly, stating that “before 2027” is crazy. Additionally, there are many commenters who are looking forward to the imminent release.

However, there are also critical voices: User AgitatedFly1182 thinks it could lead to a situation similar to that of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask. In that case, the sequel took many assets from the original and “only” changed the gameplay, lore, and story.

User Gornub believes that there could be enough material for a sequel. However, he hopes that the developers would put as much effort into the story, characters, writing, and voice acting as they did with the outfits.

Even protagonist Eve has had enough of being reduced to just her appearance. She pushed back against players who expected too much from her outfit: The “18+” game Stellar Blade on PS5 is known for its revealing characters, one of them has now had enough of you

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Fan completes all achievements in Diablo 4, but there is no reward

In Diablo 4 there are numerous tasks to complete. A player has achieved 100% of the challenges in the ARPG – including the expansion “Vessel of Hatred.” As a reward, there was… absolutely nothing.

What are these achievements? To unlock all achievements in Diablo 4, one must fight through a variety of tasks. Among these are:

  • defeating a number of specific enemy types,
  • collecting legendary aspects in the regions of Sanctuary,
  • leveling up all classes and mastering various challenges with them,
  • farming special materials,
  • completing PvP fights against other players,
  • and playing in hardcore mode.

A player has taken on this colossal task, first completing the main game and then also finishing all challenges of the “Vessel of Hatred” expansion. On Reddit, he shares what he received as a reward for this – or rather, what he did not receive.

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Tochter löscht alle Diablo 4-Charaktere ihres Vaters

“Achievements that take ridiculous amounts of time are the worst”

What does the player say about the reward? In his post on Reddit, VeryGooDiS reports that he has achieved 100% of the achievements in Diablo 4 and the DLC. There was no reward for this. This is unpleasant, as even for Paragon level 300 or top 100 in solo and group leaderboards, there were at least cosmetics for the mount, he explains. However, there is nothing here.

The community congratulates him on this achievement. Some ask which tasks drove him the most crazy. His answer:

  • Hardcore achievements, as he absolutely dislikes hardcore. Especially completing 300 Paragon levels in hardcore and 50 legion events in Nahantu were hard and extremely annoying. Both require an insane amount of time.
  • Collecting 100,000 coins in the citadel, as this is a task that demands an extremely high time investment and requires at least one other person who ideally knows what to do and has the right gear.
  • Killing 666 blood maidens in the hell flood in Nahantu, as you need materials to summon them. Moreover, the hell flood does not spawn every hour in Nahantu. According to VeryGooDiS, it happens every 4-6 hours.

His conclusion: The worst achievements are those that simply “consume ridiculous amounts of time.” Even if you try to combine everything, it takes forever, he writes in the comment.

In the comments, others ask if the achievement of defeating 6,666,666,666 treasure goblins was included. However, he notes that this is a heroic deed – and the heroic deed tasks do not count towards the 100 percent rating, VeryGooDiS mentions.

He is indeed not the only one who has played Diablo 4 to 100%. Another player has also completed all challenges. And even now, having achieved this, he does not stop – because for him, the grind is not over. Even after over 4,000 hours, he still enjoys Diablo 4 and says: It’s not as bad as everyone says.

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A character in Warhammer 40,000 is so well written that fans hate him as passionately as Joffrey from Game of Thrones

Over the decades that the world of Warhammer 40,000 has existed, hundreds of notable characters have stood out. Thanks to the immense audience, every facet of the world has at least a small following. However, one man stands out: Erebus, whom most deeply hate.

In the world of Warhammer 40,000, there isn’t really “good” and “evil”; everyone is at least a little brutal or fanatical. It always depends on one’s own perspective and which views one can best identify with.

Except for Erebus. Erebus is the man through whom the Horus Heresy came to be, the war that nearly destroyed the entire Empire. He is the person who converted Lorgar and Horus to Chaos.

The character is so profoundly evil that even the best devil’s advocates find it hard to highlight anything positive about his behavior. And that’s what makes him such a fascinating figure for the community.

On Reddit, a fan asks whether Erebus and the Word Bearers are really that hated, or if it’s just a big meme. The most frequently given response: “Fuck Erebus.”

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Warhammer 40,000: The Cinematic Trailer for the Horus Heresy, the Great Brother War

“A poorly written character wouldn’t receive so much hate”

To give you a little background on why people hate Erebus: He is not only responsible for Lorgar and Horus falling to Chaos, he was already an exceptionally conspicuous character as a child. In his life, he has committed numerous offenses, such as:

  • strangling a child named Erebus to assume his identity (no one remembers his real name)
  • killing Erda, a woman of the same species as the Emperor, which required him to summon four Greater Daemons
  • planning the treachery of Isstvan III, in which tens of thousands of Space Marines and several billion people died – after the use of an exterminatus in the form of a virus bomb, which even the Empire usually hesitates to deploy
  • reportedly resurrecting the daemon Samus, who haunted the Empire for years afterwards

When Erebus first saw the Emperor of Mankind, he immediately realized that he wanted to overthrow this person. For this reason, he gradually led Horus and Lorgar along with the entire Word Bearers and the Luna Wolves to Chaos with a nefarious plan. He is the cornerstone of the Great Brother War.

Additionally, he is in many ways quite a wimp. He is not a daredevil and not an especially good fighter (compared to other heroes and villains), but simply an intriguer – similar to Gríma Wormtongue from The Lord of the Rings. Erebus rarely fights himself; he lets others do the dirty work.

The Joffrey Baratheon of the 41st Millennium

Virtually no one can condone what Erebus has done. Nevertheless, some users on Reddit explain that you have to love Erebus for what he is: the means to convey all that is evil in Warhammer 40,000.

If his story and he himself weren’t so well written, you couldn’t hate him that much: “As a character, he is great, but as a person, he is absolutely despicable.” (via Reddit)

Some users even compare Erebus to Joffrey Baratheon from Game of Thrones. Joffrey is widely regarded as the most hated character in Game of Thrones because he is simply a sadistic narcissist with no morals or scruples.

As viewers, we intuitively hate everything about him – and that’s exactly what good writing shows; otherwise, a character couldn’t evoke such strong emotions. Nevertheless, there are at least some people with Erebus who admire him for his determination (via Reddit). You have to know…

“Erebus is something like the original heretic”

Warhammer thrives on conflicts; the entire lore would not yield anywhere near as much if there weren’t constant wars and strife. One user even goes so far as to explain: “Warhammer 40k only exists because of Erebus.”

In fact, he deserves to be celebrated for it, but he is simply so incredibly unsympathetic, treacherous, and cowardly that he becomes one of the “most despicable figures” in the universe.

Many characters in Warhammer divide the community, being hated by some and loved by others. Erebus is one of the few exceptions, as he virtually has no supporters, save for a few misguided souls.

However, it is exactly such characters that allow stories to continue and engage fans in discussions about the world, sometimes intensely. Some of the key figures in the world are controversially discussed due to the many ways to view the Warhammer universe: Is the Emperor in Warhammer 40,000 actually “good”? Fans discuss and come to dramatic conclusions

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