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FFXIV is soon bringing a new class and finally lures me back to Eorzea after a long break

With a bit of luck, you might soon be able to play the largest new MMORPG 2026 on PC

When does the MMORPG launch on mobile? Specific information regarding the global release is currently not known. However, it is expected to happen shortly after the launch of the Chinese version, which is set to go live in August 2025:

05/23/2025: Start of a second closed beta
June 2025: Start of an open beta
08/23/2025: Release in China

As soon as there is new information about the release outside of China, you can read about it on MeinMMO. For example, it is still open whether PC and console accounts can also be linked to the smartphone version. You can read what is already known here: Players had suspected it, and now Final Fantasy 14 finally reveals the future of the MMORPG

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Star Wars has a new “best trilogy” with about 1,400 minutes of runtime

Karsten Scholz 20. May 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

There is a new contender for the throne of the best trilogy for the (film and series) universe of Star Wars. At least, that’s what MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz thinks. He watched the first complete storyline around the first Death Star with great joy.

I grew up with the first Star Wars movies and associate beautiful memories with A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Luke, Han, and Leia are the heroes of my childhood. I can still watch the entire trilogy with great joy today.

This only partially applies to the two newer movie trilogies. I love the duel between Darth Maul and Obi-Wan, and Qui-Gon Jinn in Episode I. However, I don’t like the clean CGI look at all. Episode II is rather meh, while Episode III is wonderfully dark. From the new trilogy, I especially enjoy the nostalgia vibes from Episode VII. I found the two sequels, Episodes VIII and IX, increasingly difficult to watch.

For a long time, it was clear to me that there could only be one “best trilogy of Star Wars”, namely the original trilogy. But that has surprisingly changed for me now.

Who is speaking here: Karsten Scholz is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has also written numerous film reviews in his 16 years as a journalist. His favorite films include The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Se7en, and The Dark Knight. Among his favorite series are Babylon 5, Game of Thrones, and the Star Trek franchise.

The trailer for Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back:

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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back – Original Trailer (German)

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From the beginning and end of the Death Star

Thanks to the now completely released second season of the Star Wars series Andor, it is now possible to see the entire “saga surrounding the first Death Star”:

Andor tells how the rebels first learn of a new secret superweapon of the Empire and what sacrifices they must make for it.
Then the 2016 film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” directly follows and tells how the rebels obtain the secret and well-protected plans for the Death Star – and what sacrifices they must make for that as well.
And all of this ultimately leads to Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. There, the rebels can ultimately destroy the Death Star, which is only possible thanks to the events that happened in Andor and Rogue One.

This “trilogy” of Andor, Rogue One, and Episode IV thus tells a self-contained narrative arc, culminating in a grand finale and a satisfying happy ending for the rebels.

The true Star Wars

What makes this trilogy so good? When “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” came to theaters in 2016, I celebrated the film for being distinctly different from the previous Star Wars films. It is more a dark war movie than a feel-good hero epic and allows the good guys to do bad things to have a chance against the overpowering Empire.

And war demands sacrifices, which is particularly evident in the final battle and in the final minutes of the film … a very atypical, harsh ending for Star Wars in general and Disney in particular.

Marco from Nerdkultur discusses Season 1 of Andor extensively in this video:

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Marco from Nerdkultur talks about the Star Wars series Andor

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Additionally: The look is wonderfully gritty, just like in the original trilogy, which also applies to Andor, making the series and spin-off film fit wonderfully with Episode IV. Plus: It is not about magic users and lightsaber wielders being the focus of the plot, but rather about soldiers, smugglers, spies, and rebels.

This not only brought a new tone to the Star Wars universe, but also highlighted areas of the universe that had previously been overlooked in the films. And all of this is beautifully built upon by the series Andor with its 24 episodes. For example, through exciting insights into the imperial prison on the water planet Narkina 5 (featuring a guest appearance by Andy Serkis (Gollum)).

With strong performances from the cast including Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Genevieve O’Reilly (Senator Mon Mothma), Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael), and Elizabeth Dulau (in her very first role) as Kleya Marki. From my perspective, there is currently no better Star Wars series. Only the first season of “The Mandalorian” can match it in my view.

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In short: the next time you subscribe to Disney+, make sure to set aside some time for Star Wars and watch Andor, Rogue One, and Episode IV in fairly quick succession. This way, you won’t just experience what I believe is the best narrative arc in the film and series universe of Star Wars, but you’ll also discover many details that reference previous or upcoming events.

However, note that “some time” rather means “a lot of time”. Specifically: about 1,400 minutes in total. The 24 episodes of Andor run for between 38 and 61 minutes each. That adds up to quite a lot. It’s worth it! For rather action-packed highlights from the Star Wars films for the big screen, check out the following special: The 7 most legendary battles from the films of Star Wars ranked

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„We had tons of stupid ideas“: Clair Obscur became so good because the developers were not afraid to implement silly ideas

Jasmin Beverungen 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 skyrocketed in the last few weeks. This is a particularly great success for the development team at Sandfall Interactive, who released their first title with the role-playing game. The success may come from the fact that the team adhered to an important principle.

What was allowed for the team? The YouTuber Pirate Software was able to interview the CEO of the development studio, Guillaume Broche, and the Art Director, Nicholas Maxson-Francombe, on YouTube. The interviewer wanted to know how the team developed its ideas.

As Broche revealed, every developer could come up with their own ideas, no matter how silly they were:

I think it’s the best way for me to create cool content, by simply coming up with silly ideas, and we have tons of silly ideas, like every lunch, where we just come up with stupid stuff that doesn’t make sense and is very silly.

Moreover, it was advantageous for the development team that there were not many large meetings like company discussions where validation processes had to take place first. This way, the team could simply try out their ideas. The developers were very open to internal ideas and allowed each employee enough creativity.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date

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Clair Obscur Thrives on Its Humor in a Dark Setting

What silly moments does he refer to? As Broche explains further, other games tend to take themselves too seriously. Deep and dramatic stories lack the humorous elements.

This contrast between silliness and seriousness can be seen in many situations in Clair Obscur. Many funny moments probably would never have occurred if the developers had not been able to process their silly ideas. These include:

The neighborhood dispute between Esquie and François over stones
Monoco’s preference and passion for collecting feet
Esquie’s vocabulary consisting of many “wheee” and “whooo”

Despite serious themes, including suicides and miscarriages, there are funny moments scattered throughout the game that contrast with the dark setting. This very mixture possibly explains why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become such a success.

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Instead of focusing on selling the PS5, Sony now wants to concentrate on what brings them profit

Claudio Niggenkemper 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Sony is refocusing its gaming strategy. Instead of continuing to focus on the sale of the PS5, profitability through existing players and active users is now to be prioritized.

What has Sony changed in its strategy? Sony has recently moved away from the goal of selling as many PS5 consoles as possible. According to CFO Lin Tao, the new focus is on monthly active users (MAU, English: Monthly Active Users). This step is intended to increase profitability and stabilize the company in the long term – also considering the competition.

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Why is Sony shifting its focus from sales numbers to active users? In an interview with the PlayStation magazine Push Square, Lin Tao clarifies the motivation behind the new approach. “Previously, the emphasis was on selling units, but now we focus on monthly active users (MAU),” she said about the company’s gaming division. “Management is concentrating on engagement and MAU. That leads to profitability.”

This strategic shift does not come as a surprise. As reported by 3DJuegos, Sony experienced a slight decline to 124 million active users in the last quarter, after previously reaching a record of 129 million. Nevertheless, the user base remains noticeably strong and stable. The high user numbers offer Sony potential for monetization through digital sales and subscriptions, unlike one-time hardware sales.

In other words: Monthly Active Users (MAU) are crucial for Sony because they enable direct revenue through purchases in the PS Store, subscriptions like PS Plus, and in-game transactions. The more active the users are, the higher the likelihood that they will spend money within Sony’s ecosystem.

Sony’s approach seems to be paying off

How does the new strategy affect Sony’s finances? Despite or because of the shift in focus, Sony was able to achieve very good financial results. In the last quarter, operating profit rose by 184% compared to the previous year, which was also due to increased profitability of the hardware (due to recent price adjustments) and improved sales of third-party games (via Push Square).

However, there were also challenges for the tech company. Physical sales of games have fallen by 32% compared to the previous year according to the latest business report (via Sony), according to 3DJuegos.

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Sony’s strategic realignment from sales figures to active users reflects the shift in the gaming industry that other companies, such as Activision Blizzard, have long been advancing. While PS5 sales remain solid, the focus is now on long-term retention and monetization of the user base. Criticism of this strategy became particularly loud when Sony attempted to link the co-op game Helldivers 2 with a PSN requirement

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Chinese LoL player is now honored like Faker, receives an expensive skin and his own Mercedes

Niko Hernes 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Since 2024, the Hall of Legends exists in League of Legends. This is the Hall of Fame of LoL and is intended to celebrate the most important and best players in e-sports history. After Faker, the second person has now been announced who will also receive new skins in the game.

What is the Hall of Legends? Since 2024, the Hall of Legends has existed. It aims to honor important players from the e-sports scene. Faker was the first player to be inducted into the Hall of Legends. In addition to the honor, the player will receive an expensive car from the sponsor Mercedes and their own skins in the game that the community can purchase.

Riot has now announced that Uzi will be the second player to receive a place in this Hall of Fame. The Chinese player has been around since 2012 and is a legendary ADC.

As part of the Hall of Legends, Uzi has also received his own trailer:

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Hall of Legends: Uzi – Trailer to celebrate the Chinese LoL legend

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An ADC Legend

Who is Uzi, anyway? Jian Zi-Hao began his e-sports career in 2012 with the Chinese team Royal Club. As an ADC, he was known for his high mechanical talent. He was considered one of the best players of all time. Throughout his career, he achieved 7 pentakills in the professional scene.

He made it to the Worlds Season 3 in 2013 and secured 2nd place there. He remained with Royal Club for 5 years, proving his talent for a long time in the LPL, the Chinese league. In several tournaments, he and his team took first place, for example at the MSI 2018, but the world champion title has always eluded him.

How will he be celebrated? As with Faker, not only the player will receive something, but LoL will also revolve around him. The event surrounding Uzi is set to start on June 11. There will again be an event pass and cosmetics in his honor.

How expensive Uzi’s skins will be is still unknown. For the best version of the Faker Ahri skin, you had to pay over €400. The other Faker skin for the champion LeBlanc could be unlocked through the paid event pass.

It is still not officially known which champions will receive the skins for Uzi. According to @LeagueofLeaks (via x.com), Kai’Sa is supposed to receive the Transcendent skin, i.e., the purchasable one, and Vayne the event pass skin. However, these are just leaks and not official information.

From Mercedes-Benz, a sponsor of Riot, Uzi will also receive a G-Class, which has been specially designed for him.

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Although the Hall of Legends was established to celebrate important players, the price of the Faker skins has caused an uproar in the community. However, despite the criticism of the price, Faker was able to generate good revenue: LoL: Faker sells items worth 10 years’ salaries of ordinary people in one hour – would never use his €450 skin himself

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Merz calls for more work from the Germans, now wants to introduce the 4-day work week, but with a big catch

Benedikt Schlotmann 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The federal government wants to significantly restructure working hours in Germany. However, this may not only bring advantages, as critics say. Because the workload per employee is unlikely to decrease as a result.

Europe has been discussing the 4-day week for some time. Iceland has conducted successful trials regarding the 4-day week and other European countries are open to the idea.

What does it look like in Germany? Merz explained in front of managers and businesspeople (via Welt.de), “With a four-day week and work-life balance, we will not be able to maintain the prosperity of our country.” More and more efficient work is needed, demanding more work from Germans.

We have had an 8-hour workday since 1918. But this principle is now being shaken by the new federal government under Chancellor Merz. They want to move away from the 8-hour day to a weekly working time, thereby paving the way for a 4-day week in Germany.

However, there is a significant catch. A 4-day week would ultimately lead to longer working hours per day and possibly a higher daily burden on individuals.

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4 instead of 5 days, but with the same workload per employee

What does the federal government want? In the coalition agreement of the black-red government alliance, it says that employees and companies desire more flexibility (via rnd.de).

Therefore, we want to create the option of a weekly instead of a daily maximum working time in line with the European Working Time Directive – also and especially in the interest of a better work-life balance.

This means they also want to move away from the 5-day workweek. Currently, employees in Germany are allowed to work 8, at most 10 hours per day, and 10 hours only in exceptional cases.

What is the catch here? The introduction of a weekly working time could mean that instead of five eight-hour days a week, one works four ten-hour days. The catch is that the total working time in the week does not actually decrease.

Opponents of the weekly working time also believe that employees could be more burdened by longer daily working hours. Proponents of the 8-hour day additionally state that they cannot work concentrated and productively for more than eight hours.

What do employees demand? Many employees have long since stopped demanding a 4-day week, but want much more flexible working hours that allow them to better plan their lives, to manage things like raising children and household more effectively.

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A young boss explains that employees must work 80 hours a week in his company. However, this is met with little positive response. He himself defends: As a start-up, they have to face strong competition against which they must prevail: The 22-year-old boss of a company demands 80 hours per week from his employees: “We do not offer a work-life balance”

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Player discovers mysterious game on Steam, asks community for advice, which reveals his dark secret

Cedric Holmeier 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam, a player suddenly finds a mysterious title in their library. They can’t make sense of the game and don’t understand that they are supposed to have played it. They turn to the community, but they just ridicule them.

Who is it about? Recently, a post appeared in the Steam subreddit on Reddit. In it, user 2_unfunny explained that they suddenly have the title “Toxikk” listed among their recently played games on Steam. According to the display on Steam, they played the game for 4 minutes at the time of the post yesterday.

The user cannot explain it, they write there: “I have never played it and have never heard of it. Is it like a gift? Or is it a game I have played before that has changed its name?” But none of their proposed solutions to the riddle is correct; instead, the other gamers immediately know what the game is about.

Here you can find out if games on Steam can be inherited:

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A user asks Valve if he can bequeath his many games on Steam – they reply

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Accidentally Exposed as a Pirate

What is behind the game? The shooter “Toxikk” is used, similar to the 63-year-old game “Spacewar,” by pirates to give games an online function. Instead of screenshots of Toxikk, one finds images of completely different games that take advantage of the title as a disguise.

Thus, the user was exposed. The community knew that “Toxikk” alongside “Spacewar” is one of the popular titles for pirates. The other gamers confronted the post’s creator with the accusation that they had pirated games, which they admitted with the comment “oh yes, that’s me lmao.” An illegal copy started the game to gain access to the online features.

Thus, the player exposed themselves as a pirate with their post and revealed their forbidden secret. Whether Steam will respond is not yet known. Their reaction suggests that they are not embarrassed by the post.

Why do pirates need other games on Steam? Those who do not buy their game but pirate it cannot actually play it online. Steam checks before starting a game whether you actually own it on the logged-in account. This prevents, for example, a friend from simply sending you the game files so you can play without paying (via steamgames.com).

Pirates often try to prevent Steam from running when starting a game. The downside is that in most cases, they can only use the game offline then. However, this is of little help when it comes to multiplayer titles like Call of Duty or GTA Online.

This is where games like “Toxikk” or “Spacewar” come into play. Since these games are available for free on Steam and provide access to many Steamworks features, they serve as an ideal disguise for pirates. They deceive Steam into thinking that their illegal game copy is actually “Spacewar” or “Toxikk” – thus gaining access to online services and multiplayer features.

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The user has not revealed which game it actually was in the end. Many gamers have also misused this way of playing games illegally online for the popular simulation game Schedule 1: A 63-year-old game has 138,000 players on Steam because pirates steal a popular game

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Pokémon GO surprisingly starts global challenge where you receive a special research for free

Paul Kutzner 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

Today, a global challenge has spontaneously started in Pokémon GO. And it can bring you a nice reward.

What is a global challenge? A global challenge is a task that must be completed by all trainers around the world together. If successfully completed, there is a reward that is available regardless of the individual progress of each trainer.

On May 20, 2025, at 09:00, a new global challenge called “Global Challenge: Collective Strength” was launched. If successfully completed, you can receive a special research that can otherwise only be purchased for real money.

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

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Gifts for Everyone

What is the global challenge? The current global challenge consists of sending gifts to friends. If a total of 30,000,000 gifts are sent, the challenge is successfully completed.

You have until May 22, 2025, at 20:00 to help complete the global challenge. If not enough gifts have been sent by then, the task will have failed.

Until the end of the challenge, you can open 50 gifts from your friends every day.

What reward is there? If the task is successfully completed, you will have the opportunity to gift a ticket for a special research to one of your friends. This can be obtained in the in-game shop from May 23, 2025, at 10:00 until May 24, 2025, at 17:00.

The ticket unlocks the special research for the Community Day Classic with Machollo, which takes place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 14:00 to 17:00. This special research typically costs $1.99 (around €2).

To send the ticket to a friend, you must have reached at least the Friendship Level “Best Friends” with that friend. To achieve this, you must have interacted with your friend on 7 days (for example, by opening gifts or participating in raids together).

You cannot send the ticket to newly added friends, nor can you redeem it yourself.

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„It just gets crazier“: New trailer for season 2 of Dandadan is so good, fans want to see the anime in the cinema – and they are in luck

Jasmin Beverungen 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

After the first season of the anime Dandadan received positive feedback from viewers, the stories featuring Okarun and Momo will continue in a second season. A new trailer shows that at least one thing will remain the same – the level of craziness.

What can we see in the new trailer? The new trailer primarily focuses on the Yokai Evil Eye. It possesses Momo’s childhood friend Jiji and clashes with protagonist Okarun, who, in turn, uses the powers of Turbo Granny.

Evil Eye threatens protagonist Momo, which Okarun does not appreciate at all. But alongside some fight scenes, there are other crazy sequences to see:

A volcano erupts and lava threatens the characters
The protagonists find themselves in a maid café and spread a lot of love
There are also quiet moments where Momo simply hugs Okarun

It’s no wonder that in the Reddit forum, a user thinks that Dandadan collects “genre tags like Dragonballs.” The anime tends to take a different direction with each episode – even in season 1, there was an episode that brought viewers to tears, despite the otherwise crazy nature of the anime.

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Dandadan: Official Trailer for Season 2 of the Anime

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Dandadan fans wish for a theater premiere

How is it received by the fans? The top comment in the Reddit forum perfectly summarizes what many think: At first, one would wonder what the hell is going on in the trailer until realizing that it is Dandadan – so nothing special for the anime.

Other users, on the other hand, say that season 1 is just the warm-up. “Dandadan is just getting crazier,” writes user actionfirst1. Many are also looking forward to the episode with the maid café.

Another fan writes that the first three episodes will be a true highlight and wishes he could watch them on the big screen. As another user explains, that is even possible.

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The most popular game in the world has more players than Fortnite and all games on Steam combined

Cedric Holmeier 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

When thinking about the most popular titles, shooters like CS2 and PUBG immediately come to mind Steam or Fortnite, which can entertain hundreds of thousands of players simultaneously. However, in May 2025, the most popular game in the world is called something different.

What is the most popular game in the world? Based on the highest concurrent players in May 2025, the clear winner is Roblox. While Fortnite peaked at 2.5 million players, Steam managed to have 11.8 million gamers concurrently in its games.

Roblox, on the other hand, had 16.3 million players playing concurrently in May, surpassing not only Fortnite but all games on Steam combined (via X.com). MeinMMO explains why Roblox is so popular.

Here you can watch the trailer for Roblox:

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Roblox – The Official Trailer for the Virtual Universe

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Roblox is not just a game

What makes Roblox special? Roblox, similar to Fortnite, has become a platform for countless games. Currently popular is a game titled “[🌕] Grow a Garden 🐔🧟‍♂️” by the provider “The Garden Game,” which represents a kind of idle gardening simulation. Players build their own garden, which grows and flourishes even offline. Similar to other idle games, players only log in occasionally to manage their garden.

The title is so popular on the platform that by 3:30 PM, 1.8 million players had already played it just that day. What sets Roblox apart is the vast number of games that run independently on Roblox as a platform. You can find all sorts of genres and game variations on the platform, from MMORPGs to shooters to racing games.

Warning – Not everything is great about Roblox! In the past, Roblox has repeatedly come under the spotlight of authorities because not all available games are as child-friendly as they should be, considering the target audience. Or would you find it acceptable if your child reenacted real mass shootings?

There have also been recurring reports of child abuse and even lawsuits from parents against Roblox. MeinMMO reported on a particularly severe case: A player is exposed as a pedophile in Roblox, yet he remains free and abducts a 15-year-old.

All of this is already bad enough. On top of that, there are further allegations. The Roblox management is said to exploit the private developers of countless games and pay them poorly. Furthermore, the way the avatar shop and some game systems work is said to warm kids up to gambling systems at an early age.

Why is Roblox so popular? Many of the games on Roblox are free and are financed through microtransactions. This allows anyone to check out new games for free and try something new at any time. Thus, Roblox serves as a sort of amusement park where players can try out many different genres and games simply by signing up.

Many players also have their own communities and friends with whom they play Roblox together. Instead of having to find new players for each title, the structure of the platform and the many free contents make it easier to switch from game to game.

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Roblox is currently the most popular “game,” although it is more accurate to refer to it as a platform similar to Steam. However, even the combined player counts of Steam and Fortnite cannot compete with Roblox at this time. Furthermore, Fortnite is increasingly becoming a platform in its own right, and its skins are continuously sparking discussions: You can now talk to Darth Vader in Fortnite through AI, but the villain couldn’t behave and forced the developers to intervene.

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Chrono Odyssey: Closed Beta starts soon – here’s how you can participate and what’s included

Karsten Scholz 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

With a new trailer, the developers have finally revealed details about the first beta test of Chrono Odyssey. MeinMMO summarizes everything known about the playtest of the largest new MMORPG in 2025.

When does the beta start and what can I play? The closed beta of Chrono Odyssey, which MeinMMO reported on as early as May, starts in “June 2025”; unfortunately, there is no exact date. What is clear is that the test will include the first part of the main story as well as three playable classes: Swordsman, Ranger, and Berserker.

How to participate: Anyone who wants to take an early look at what is likely to be the largest MMORPG release of the year as part of the beta must have a Steam account. Visit the product page for Chrono Odyssey on Steam and select “Request access” under “Participate in the Chrono Odyssey playtest”.

It is unclear how many players will be invited to the closed beta. So far, the developers have only conducted targeted focus tests with small groups. Below, you can watch the announcement trailer for the closed beta:

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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer prepares you for the beta in June

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Chrono Odyssey at the Summer Game Fest

What else is known? An official tweet from the developers on X suggests that Chrono Odyssey will be shown at the opening event of the Summer Game Fest by Geoff Keighley. The post states: “Time waits for no one… but we are counting every second until @summergamefest! Let’s go, @geoffkeighley!”

What do I need to know about Chrono Odyssey? Chrono Odyssey was introduced back in late 2020. About 120 developers are working on the game. The action MMORPG immerses you in the world of Setera, which is not only supposed to be large, seamless, diverse, and open, but also in constant change – for example, through seasons and weather events.

This change will also be triggered by time travel, as you can switch between the past, present, and future. The transition is intended to be seamless within the game world – similar to the journey between the two worlds in Lords of the Fallen from 2023.

In Chrono Odyssey, you can choose between six combat classes: Paladin, Swordsman, Berserker, Assassin, Ranger, and Mage. Each class is supposed to have several weapon types available that you can freely switch between in combat. In battle, regardless of your class choice, you can manipulate space and time with the so-called Chronoprotector.

The developers promise dungeon and raid challenges. There will also be PvP content and gathering – as well as crafting activities. You can take on tasks such as harvesting, woodcutting, mining, and skinning. The resources can be processed into equipment and consumables.

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In addition to Chrono Odyssey, several other MMORPGs are set to be released this year. Other exciting online role-playing games will not go live until at least 2026 or later. An overview of the most important MMORPGs of the future can be found here: From Aion 2 to Chrono Odyssey: Outlook on the MMORPG year 2025

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Players fear that GTA 6 will cost 100 euros – Now the boss speaks out

Cedric Holmeier 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The debate surrounding major releases and their prices is becoming increasingly loud, especially when it comes to GTA 6. While expectations for the game are rising, so are fans’ concerns that the title could be sold for a price of €100.

Why is the price of GTA 6 so important? While many fans are growing excited for GTA 6, some fear that at release, the developers at Rockstar Games might charge €100 for it. This could also lead to other titles using this price as a benchmark in the future and increasing their prices over time.

So far, the open-world shooter cannot be pre-ordered yet, but speculations about the possible price are circulating widely. The magic number of €100 has now also reached the CEO of Take Two, who explains how Rockstar Games sets its prices.

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“The goal is to provide more value than what is paid”

How are prices determined? The CEO of “GTA 6” publisher Take Two, Strauss Zelnick, does not yet mention a price for GTA 6, but instead explains how prices are determined at Rockstar Games.

“Pricing is done in the context of each individual release. We have relied on variable pricing for a long time now. And as I said before, we want to focus on the added value. Our goal is to provide the consumer with significantly more value than they pay for it. That is our mission. We must fulfill this mission – our focus is not on what the maximum price might be,” he says (via videotechuk on X.com).

Further, Strauss Zelnick explains: “Our goal is to create the best entertainment in the world and make it accessible to every consumer, wherever they are. And to achieve that, we need to provide added value.”

Referring to the new Mafia game, which will cost only €50, he adds: “We think it is exceptional. It looks incredible, and we want to get it into as many hands as possible” (via Gamesradar). Regarding GTA 6, he makes it clear that the game will virtually sell itself: “When you land a hit that everyone wants and buys, then the revenue takes care of itself,” says Zelnick.

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How expensive will GTA 6 be? The CEO has not confirmed that GTA 6 will cost €100, but he has not denied it either. However, the fact that the new Mafia game will only cost €50 and is mentioned in this context could indicate that GTA 6 will not be triple digits. The head also believes that the delay of GTA 6 will be worth it: The head of GTA 6 emphasizes that the delay was a “worthwhile investment”, development is said to have started in 2020.

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A tech YouTuber criticizes Nvidia, accusing the company of problematic and manipulative practices regarding tests of the RTX 5060

Benedikt Schlotmann 20. May 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Nvidia has introduced its RTX 5060, but is only distributing the device to selected testers. This is causing a significant debate among gamers. Steve Burke from the well-known YouTube channel Gamers Nexus criticizes this practice of tying test devices to specific conditions.

This is the current situation:

Nvidia is releasing its new RTX 5060 on May 19, 2025. On paper, it is an entry-level graphics card with 8 GB of video memory aimed at full HD gaming.
Previously, Nvidia had informed journalists that there would be no test samples or drivers prior to the release. This is typically standard practice when new hardware comes to market. Important testers are provided with a device ahead of time.
Just before the release, first previews of the graphics card have now emerged. Experts, including the YouTuber Gamers Nexus, are criticizing Nvidia’s practice of providing their graphics cards only under certain conditions.

Gamers Nexus criticizes Nvidia’s practice

This is the criticism from Gamers Nexus: Steve Burke, editor-in-chief of Gamers Nexus, discusses the testing situation surrounding the new GeForce RTX 5060 in a recent YouTube video. His accusation, shared by others, is that Nvidia relies on problematic and manipulative practices in dealing with the tech press and independent reviewers.

In Germany, the preview from GameStar Tech faces criticism

What is the situation here? In Germany, the magazine GameStar Tech was able to exclusively preview the RTX 5060. GS Tech made the conditions for a test from Nvidia transparent and publicly visible and is being heavily criticized for the preview at present.

GameStar Tech has already commented on this, explained the background, and announced that they will handle such situations differently in the future. Furthermore, there will be a final independent test of the GeForce RTX 5060 that should not be tied to conditions:

Thank you very much for your honest feedback. Our original goal was to provide you with an initial orientation for the RTX 5060 upon launch. However, we underestimated the signal this sends. Therefore, we did not achieve our actual goal.

From this, we draw our conclusions: We will no longer publish previews under such strict, test-linked conditions.

Our focus remains on an independent test – not just with graphics cards. For the final, comprehensive test of the RTX 5060, we will take the necessary time to thoroughly and fundamentably answer all important questions for you.

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Fan asks which class in Baldur’s Gate 3 has the most special dialogues, actually gets presented with a statistic

Caroline Fuller 20. May 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Some players choose their class in Baldur’s Gate 3 based on their strength, some based on their versatility. But a Reddit post makes it clear that class-specific dialogue options can also be an important selection criterion during character creation. The community can help with this and even has a corresponding statistic ready.

What did the community find out? A player (IkujaKatsumaji) noticed during a Co-Op campaign in Baldur’s Gate 3 that his friend’s monk had many more class-specific dialogue options available than his character. He himself usually played fighter, paladin, wizard, or warlock and was surprised by the significant difference in the number of options. When he shared this experience in a Reddit post, a reply quickly followed:

The player SageTegan posted a statistic that illustrates which classes are endowed with the most class-specific tags and thus have the most special options in dialogue. And it is surprising how large the gap between classes can be.

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

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Loud and intimidating seems to prevail

Which class has the most dialogue options? According to the posted statistic, the berserker barbarian has the most special dialogue options, which many people are pleased about in the comments under the post:

DMoney159 writes (via Reddit): “The berserker is great because all the special lines just consist of shouting at people.”

But it is not just the dialogues; the barbarian-specific actions are also only available to the barbarian:

noobtheloser writes (via Reddit): “I was already impressed by the barbarian in the tutorial dungeon when I could just rip apart Shadowheart’s pod.”

Following the barbarian are the paladin (with all its subclasses and the oathbreaker at the top), as well as the bard and cleric. The ranger and fighter have the least class-specific dialogue options.

(Sub)classes statistics in BG3 — The most class-specific dialogue options (Source: SageTegan via Reddit)

Races with the most scenes in BG3 — The most class-specific dialogue options (Source: SageTegan via Reddit)

Which race has the most special scenes? Now that someone has chosen a class, they might wonder which race from Baldur’s Gate 3 receives the most love in the form of specific scenes.

Here, SageTegan also shares another statistic, whose leading race stands out significantly above the others. The Githyanki have by far the most scenes in Baldur’s Gate 3. They are followed by the Drow (Lolth and Seldarine) and Duergar dwarves.

The races with the fewest special scenes are humans and half-elves. In combination, it can be said that the human fighter will therefore receive the fewest special dialogues or scenes.

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Anyone who really wants to play a character in Baldur’s Gate 3 that has as many special options in dialogue and possible actions should consider the barbarian. But that could really be a lot of fun! According to the community, the barbarian is not only considered the class with the most dialogue options but also with the best: The best dialogues belong to the least intelligent class in Baldur’s Gate 3: ‘They don’t care about anything, and I love it’

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I have completed all Souls games 100% – Is Elden Ring: Nightreign worth it for Souls fans?

Christos Tsogos 20. May 2025 Reading time 3 minutes

Many fans of the Souls genre will be asking themselves about Elden Ring: Nightreign: Is this game for me, even though it takes a different approach than Dark Souls? Our Souls expert Christos Tsogos, a long-time fan of the genre, has taken on the question and provides you with an answer.

Who is writing here? Christos, one of the Souls experts from MeinMMO. My journey with the genre began back with Demon’s Souls on the PS3. From there, I progressed through all the Dark Souls titles, Bloodborne, and of course Elden Ring – along with their respective DLCs.

I have completed every game at 100%, collected every achievement, and spent hundreds of additional hours raiding worlds and stealing players’ souls. So, I should have a good sense of what the community in the genre wants.

When it comes to Elden Ring: Nightreign, it’s not surprising that fans are skeptical. After all, the spin-off is supposed to diverge significantly from the beloved Souls formula. Therefore, I want to clear up your question marks and explain whether the game is for you or not.

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Elden Ring Nightreign: In the new multiplayer mode, you must summon comrades!

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Is Elden Ring: Nightreign Worth It for Souls Fans?

Since the announcement, I’ve been gathering every bit of information about Nightreign and was even able to participate in the developers’ network test. At first, I was skeptical, but the closer we get to the release, the clearer my impression of the game becomes. In my view, there are now two potential concerns for Souls fans regarding Nightreign:

Is this game for me, even though there isn’t a vast open world to explore?

To the first question, I can tell you right away: If you want to explore a huge world like Lordran, Yharnam, or the Lands Between and lose yourself in it, then you’re in the wrong place with Nightreign. The size and extent of the maps will be significantly limited to make the rain mechanics meaningful.

However, what might be interesting are the maps themselves. They are supposed to be procedurally generated and provide variety through different biomes. While this can’t replace a vast world, it might still encourage fans to explore the small maps repeatedly.

The shooter Helldivers 2 demonstrates this with its maps. While they are always consistent in terms of biomes, their procedural generation keeps them feeling fresh and gives the impression that you are always discovering something new.

Will the game become monotonous once I’ve defeated all the bosses?

The second important question concerns replayability. The goal of Nightreign is to defeat all Night Lords. But what happens once you’ve defeated them all? FromSoftware has anticipated this as well, offering the following features to keep you engaged:

There will be various skins from Dark Souls that you can earn for your Nightfarer
Each Nightfarer has its own story that can be explored as you continue playing
You can try out different builds and also take on challenge runs
A DLC is also planned and will provide new content once the game is released

FromSoftware is already aware in advance that Nightreign needs to offer something that fans can engage with for a longer time. After all, the bosses alone won’t last long.

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If you’ve played all the Souls titles from FromSoftware and are looking for a nostalgic trip with old bosses, you will have fun with Nightreign. Especially if you can even wear iconic armors like those of Solaire.

However, if you are looking for an Elden Ring 2 or Dark Souls 4, you will be disappointed by Nightreign. The game focuses more on short, memorable experiences rather than a long journey that concludes with a dark ending.

I must finally say: The base game of Elden Ring impressed me back then, as FromSoftware is known for initially downplaying its products just to surprise fans with their vast scope. I think it will be similar with Nightreign.

The network test was surely just the tip of the iceberg, and there will likely be much more in the game that will leave us speechless. I am definitely excited and will be there at release. Do you want more information about Nightreign? Then check here: Elden Ring: Nightreign – All information about release, gameplay, and price

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Here are the 5 strongest Hunters from Solo Leveling that Jin-Woo meets at the Hunter Association

Esmeralda Eickemeyer 20. May 2025 Reading time 5 minutes

In the Anime Solo Leveling, there is hardly an organization as influential as the Hunter Association. As Jin-Woo begins to establish himself in the upper ranks of the organization, he encounters some of the most powerful hunters in Korea.

Attention Spoiler: The article may contain spoilers about the Solo Leveling anime seasons 1 and 2.

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How were the characters selected? This article refers to the events in the Solo Leveling anime seasons 1 and 2. Throughout the story, the main character Jin-Woo encounters various members of the Hunter Association. This is a government organization that oversees the hunters, gates, and guilds in Korea. They play a central role in managing the threat posed by dungeons and work closely with guilds and high-ranking hunters to protect the population.

Some of these hunters that Jin-Woo encounters accompany him briefly, while others leave a lasting impression. For this list, 5 individuals were chosen who stand out due to their strength, presence, or influence on the storyline.

Our list is an arbitrary order of the individuals and is not ranked by strength or level.

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Go Gun-Hee

Who is he? Go Gun-Hee is the chairman of the Korean Hunter Association and, despite his advanced age, is among the most powerful hunters in the country. His character embodies experience, strategic foresight, and a quiet authority.

Even though he no longer actively participates in fights, his influence over the hunter community remains unbroken. As the highest representative of the Hunter Association, he bears the responsibility for South Korea’s defense against the magical gates and monsters – his decisions determine life and death.

Why is he so strong? Go Gun-Hee was once an active S-rank hunter with immense power and counted among the strongest. Although he is limited due to his age, his former combat strength is still felt through his presence.

Particularly noteworthy is his instinct for emerging threats and extraordinary talents: he is one of the first to recognize the true potential of Sung Jin-Woo.

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WoW admits: The housing system was inspired by WildStar

Cortyn 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of World of Warcraft have taken a look at other MMOs when it comes to housing. They openly admit: WildStar was an inspiration.

When World of Warcraft announced some time ago that after decades of hesitation it would finally introduce player housing, there was great anticipation. However, there were also many concerns – as many feared it would just be “Garrison 2.0”.

As more and more information became available, we at MeinMMO said: This looks exactly like WildStar’s housing. Now the developers admit: Yes, we know that one.

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Spieler-Häuser in WoW werden das „ehrgeizigste Feature, das es jemals gab“

What happened? In recent days, several content creators from various countries had the chance to take a closer look at World of Warcraft’s housing and grill the responsible developers with questions. Many details came to light, including the sources of inspiration that were used.

Where was this said? The two YouTubers Dratnos and Preach had the opportunity to speak with Toby Ragain, the Lead Designer for neighborhoods, and Jay Hwang, the Design Lead for decorations.

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MMORPG on Steam wants to do it like Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Going offline in June to come back better than ever in 2026

Karsten Scholz 20. May 2025 Reading time 2 minutes

In a few weeks, the servers of Fractured Online will go offline. But not forever! Like Final Fantasy XIV and the “A Realm Reborn” version, there should also be a successful comeback here.

What is planned for the relaunch? MeinMMO had already reported that Fractured Online has received new owners in March 2025 and that they are planning a comprehensive relaunch for the MMORPG. In a video on YouTube, the specific details were revealed a few days ago:

On June 15, 2025, the servers of Fractured Online will be shut down.
Until then, it will no longer be possible to invest money in the free-to-play MMORPG.
The relaunch is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, with the first tests of the new version planned for the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The launch trailer for the early access version of Fractured Online:

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Fractured Online – Early Access Launch Trailer

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Changes Require a Relaunch

Why the relaunch? In the video, the developers mention two main reasons for needing to take the MMORPG offline for a certain period:

The technical backend is outdated, has security vulnerabilities, and cannot be properly updated or improved by the new owners. The move to a new backend system has already begun.
Many systems in Fractured Online will change drastically, including progression mechanics, leveling, PvP, building, the class system, and more. There will also be significant visual changes, such as with the models and the game world.

The adjustments are so extensive and profound that they cannot simply be implemented into the existing live service. There will even be a new product page on Steam. Those who have invested money in the game, such as purchasing Fractured Online or the VIP mode, will continue to benefit from it. More details about the relaunch are expected in the coming months.

What do I need to know about Fractured Online? The MMORPG by Dynamight Studios has experienced turbulent years. Although they celebrated early access on Steam in 2022, the launch was under a bad star. There were many issues and technical problems. In January 2023, the team decided to return to closed development.

In November 2023, they celebrated a rather successful comeback. The poor Steam reviews from launch (only 27 percent positive) climbed to a balanced 56 percent. Additionally, player numbers were finally high enough to pay salaries and other obligations. However, the highs did not last long.

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