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

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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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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”
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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

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 4 minutes

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).

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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

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

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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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.

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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

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

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)
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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

Yana Yana Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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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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.

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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

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

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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“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.

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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

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

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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“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…

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“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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A feature that every game has, you can miss in Pokémon Sword & Shield if you ignore a type

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon Sword & Shield is the first generation that has made the leap into a 3D world. However, even though the title was released just 6 years ago, it lacked an important option by default.

Which setting is it about? Most games have the option in their settings to individually adjust the volume. In Pokémon, for example, these are the background music, sound effects, and the cries of the pocket monsters.

With this option, you can increase the dialogue volume if the background music is too loud. When you are in a chat with friends, some sounds in online games are also more important than others. After all, you need to know when you encounter an enemy or when the boss enemy uses a certain attack.

However, this option is so hidden in Pokémon Sword and Shield that many players probably haven’t even unlocked it.

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Pokémon hides an important function behind NPC

How do you get it? To unlock the settings, you need the item Top Earplugs. However, you can only get it by speaking to a specific NPC in Engine City. This NPC is located about in the middle level of the city, at the northern end to the right of the main path.

If you don’t talk to the NPC, you miss the option to customize the soundscape. The game doesn’t notify you in any way that the setting is hidden behind an item.

What do fans say about this? On TikTok, user oslith notes in shock that he is already on his second run but just now became aware of it. In his first playthrough, he spoke to every NPC and obtained the item, but didn’t actively realize that this unlocked the option.

In his new playthrough, he has already spent over 32 hours, but still never noticed that the function was missing from the options. He played “as if on autopilot” and apparently ran through all the cities without talking to every NPC.

He finds it crazy that such fundamental settings are hidden in such a strange way in the game. Many users in the comments also note that this is a function for more accessibility. Such an option should not be hidden so awkwardly.

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Players find out after hundreds of hours that a seemingly useless spell can make many fights easier in Baldur’s Gate 3

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You never stop learning – not even in Baldur’s Gate 3. Therefore, it can also happen that one can change their opinion about inconspicuous cantrips even after several runs. One of these cantrips initially seems useless, but can be very effective, especially for tacticians.

Which cantrip is being referred to? It is the cantrip “Minor Illusion,” which can be learned by bards, sorcerers, wizards, or warlocks starting at level 1. The cantrip conjures a simple illusion that prompts nearby creatures to investigate. In Baldur’s Gate 3, this illusion is a cat, making it a very convincing bait.

On Reddit, a player shares in a post that they have never used Minor Illusion so far, but other users report in the comments how valuable this inconspicuous cantrip can actually be and in which situations the illusion seems particularly effective.

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An inconspicuous distraction with high potential

How effective can Minor Illusion be in battles? Minor Illusion appears rather unremarkable when compared to other more effective options like Thunderous Blade or Dreadful Ray.

The top comment by Cyb3rM1nd under the Reddit post describes how useful Minor Illusion can be in battles: “It’s a really good cantrip. Setting traps, attracting enemies, triggering traps.” They add that the cantrip can make challenging battles, like against the formidable Grym in the Adamantine Forge, significantly easier:

“With this cantrip, you can win the battle against the Grym without risk – your only threat is the Mephits, which pose no challenge. […] You can lower the platform normally and then use Misty Step or travel quickly back to the stairs. Then you can make any ranged attack on the valve and the lever and lure the Grym with a Minor Illusion into the center, trigger the hammer lever with a ranged attack, and crush the Grym.”

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What else can the cantrip be used for? A distraction method in battles can also be used outside of combat.

“The cantrip is also great for stealth,” adds Cyb3rM1nd via Reddit, “Lure enemies away so you can sneak past more easily. Or make them look away so you can steal things.”

Author’s note: I also never considered Minor Illusion until I missed it in my runs in Honor Mode to clear enemy camps. I have always found the risk of triggering an alarm and resulting (possibly fatal) battle too great. But Minor Illusion works wonders, especially when you don’t have a bard in the team who could lure NPCs away with their music. Happy looting!
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Minor Illusion is an example of how not only pure attack spells can be useful. A clever tactic in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be just as valuable. Moreover, it can provide a great sense of achievement when a plan actually works as intended. Here on MeinMMO, we have already reported on another inconspicuous spell that can turn a battle to your advantage: Baldur’s Gate 3: An inconspicuous spell can save your butt against some nasty opponents

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A Jedi is responsible for the greatest threat in Star Wars and regretted it many years later

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 3 minutes

The Sith are known as the villains from the movies of Star Wars. But who was actually the first of them? As is often the case, the traces lead back to the Jedi and the light side of the Force.

Who was the first Sith Lord? The first person who can be referred to as a Sith Lord and at the same time as the founder of the first Sith Empire was named Ajunta Pall.

He was, much like later Sith, initially a Jedi – just think of Anakin, who followed a similar path. They are also united by the fact that they committed terrible deeds, but regretted them many years later and once again found access to the light side of the Force.

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The Banishment from the Jedi Order

What happened to Ajunta Pall? He was a human who lived about 6,900 years before the Battle of Yavin from Episode 4 and was very Force-sensitive. Pall was part of the Jedi Order and rose to the rank of Master. Together with a few confidants, he dealt with unusual abilities. He used the Force to create or preserve life.

These experiments met with harsh criticism from the Order, as they were considered forbidden. Ajunta Pall and his like-minded individuals were banished from the Order. Thus, they became Dark Jedi, who in the following years acted against the Jedi and the light side of the Force.

Then there was a decisive battle that took place on the planet Corbos. At first, it seemed that the Dark Jedi would win, partly because Ajunta Pall alone killed twelve Jedi.

However, smaller conflicts within the Dark Jedi caused them to lose the battle in the end. Although Pall and the other survivors were not killed, they were sent to the Outer Rim, where they were to live in exile.

However, that never happened.

The Sith on the Planet Korriban

Where did Ajunta Pall go? The Dark Jedi had learned about the planet Korriban, where the Sith lived. This was an ancient people that was very powerful and had nothing to do with the later Lords of the Empire.

The original Sith were also aligned with the dark side and welcomed the newcomers warmly. The Dark Jedi got to know the people and their customs. However, this was not enough for them.

In a conspiracy, a confidant of the Sith King Hakagram Graush betrayed his lord. Ajunta Pall managed to defeat him in a duel. He promptly claimed the title of ruler for himself. The Sith agreed.

Thus, Ajunta Pall became not only their lord but also founded the corresponding Sith Empire. He established outposts and continued to wage war against the Jedi, whom he was convinced were blind to the power of the dark side. The potential there was, after all, immense. Another Sith Lord even took it so far as to drain entire planets of their life force.

Many years later, Ajunta Pall died and was buried on Korriban. However, his story was not yet over.

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Late Regret as a Force Spirit

What happened after his death? Thanks to the learned Sith alchemy, Pall could continue to live as a Force spirit. He remained in his grave and sank into solitude. Over time, he began to question his actions as a Sith Lord and regretted parts of them.

Subsequently, the Jedi and later Sith Revan entered the tomb as he infiltrated the Sith Academy. Revan encountered Pall’s spirit and listened to what the former Sith had to say. Pall believed that frequent conflict had diminished the power of the Sith.

In the tomb, there were also three blades. Pall urged Revan to place the correct one in the hand of his own statue. When the Jedi did so, the Force spirit could be redeemed and, according to legend, even returned to the light side.

Overall, Ajunta Pall’s story is tragic. Although he was redeemed, his negative influence on the entire galaxy was enormous. After all, he founded the Sith Empire, which caused much suffering and oppression and threatened the freedom of all. Many more Lords followed Ajunta Pall, including some extremely powerful ones: 10 powerful Sith Lords from Star Wars, before whom even Yoda would be afraid

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WoW Mount Guide: Death Wheel of the Demon Hunter – How to Get this Mount

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

You can earn a new, stylish mount in World of Warcraft. We will reveal how you can get the stylish Death Wheel.

Since May 21, 2025, the Disturbing Visions have returned to World of Warcraft – in a new guise, offering cool rewards for the current endgame of The War Within. However, mounts are significantly more timeless than head enchants, as they last forever.

One new mount, the Death Wheel of the Demon Hunter, can be earned in the Disturbing Visions. Our guide reveals how you need to proceed.

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Death Wheel of the Demon Hunter – Step by Step to the New Motorcycle

You should complete the individual steps in the listed order. Later steps can only be completed if the previous steps are finished (except for Step 1).

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This stylish bike can be yours. With little effort. Image source: wowhead

Step 1: The Shopping List

Before you start actually playing to earn it, you first need to buy a few materials. You can either get the materials from the auction house or ask friendly craftsmen if they can work on commissions for you. Note that you need the following items at quality level 3. Only the maximum quality works:

  • 12x Entropy Amplifiers (Engineering)
  • 1x Convincingly Real Overbridge Cable (Engineering)
  • 3x Whimsical Wiring (Engineering)
  • 1x Recalibrated Safety Switch
  • 1x Irresistible Red Button (Engineering, commission required!)
  • 5x Weavercloth Enchantment Thread (Tailoring)
  • 1x Shiny Crystal (Enchanting)
  • 1x Storm-Touched Weapon Wrap (Leatherworking)

Travel to Storm Peaks (Wrath of the Lich King) and find the NPC Roxi Rocketbreaker, south of K3 at coordinates 41 / 85. From her, buy:

  • 4x Goblin Machine Pistons
  • 1x Elementium-Refined Exhaust
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Step 2: Find the Wheel

To find the Death Wheel of the Demon Hunter, you need to enter the Disturbing Vision of Stormwind. Here, you also need to activate at least one mask to increase the difficulty level.

Go to the Dwarven District and head to the auction house. There you will find the Death Wheel. Attack and “defeat” it so that its owner, Haymar, appears. Also defeat Haymar to make him drop the Death Wheel as an object.

Interact with the Death Wheel. This will send the Wheel to Dornogal and wait for you to repair it.

Go to Dornogal and interact with the Wheel there to read all 6 hints.

Step 3: Collect the Parts

Now, you need to go into the various Disturbing Visions and collect the necessary parts. For all parts, you must have increased the difficulty of the Vision by at least one mask.

Components in Orgrimmar

  • Voidforged Engine Block: In the Engineering building in Orgrimmar in the “The Alley” area on the left side.
  • Voidscarred Boar Hide: Drops in the completion chest after defeating Rexxar in Orgrimmar.
  • Voidflame Resistant Hide (1 of 2): Drops in the completion chest after defeating Zekhan in Orgrimmar.
  • Tentacle Spokes (1 of 2): Drops from the completion chest after defeating Garona in Orgrimmar.

Components in Stormwind

  • Magic-Fed Distributor: Located in the entrance area of the auction house in the Trade District of Stormwind.
  • Twisted Skull Scythe Handle: Drops in the completion chest after defeating Valeera in Stormwind.
  • Exhausted Void Crystal: Drops from the completion chest after defeating Umbric in Stormwind.
  • Voidflame Resistant Hide (2 of 2): Drops in the completion chest after defeating Kelsey in Stormwind.
  • Tentacle Spokes (2 of 2): Drops in the completion chest after defeating Wyrmbann in Stormwind.

Step 4: Assemble the Parts

Next, you just need to use the various components to assemble them into the components. If you have all the items from Step 1, this should work without any issues. You should end up having the following items in your inventory:

  • Voidforged Inline Four Cylinder Engine
  • Death Wheel Exhaust System
  • Skull Scythe Handle
  • Pulsating Void Crystal
  • Death Wheel Seat made from Boar Hide
  • 2x Voidflame Wheel

Now return to Dornogal with all 7 completed parts and interact again with the Death Wheel. Done! You will receive the Death Wheel of the Demon Hunter and can show off this cool motorcycle to everyone from now on. At least until everyone else is riding it too.

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The soccer expert of the German Twitch completely messes up and loses 2,000 euros, but fans celebrate the bad tips

Thomas Dummer Thomas Dummer Reading time 3 minutes

On Twitch, streamer and football content creator Simon “GamerBrother” Schildgen reacted to his prediction for the 2nd Bundesliga of the 2024/25 season. As it turned out, he was way off with his assessment. As compensation, he paid his community around 2000 euros, who also had a lot of fun with the expert’s poor tips.

How did the football expert misjudge? Of the 18 placements of all teams at the end of the season, he only predicted 2 teams in the correct position:

  • Fortuna Düsseldorf in 6th place
  • FC Köln in 1st place

He at least placed other clubs near their actual final standings. However, he grossly misjudged some clubs, including his favorite club FC Schalke 04. GamerBrother’s most drastic misjudgments were as follows:

  • SC Paderborn he predicted in 10th place, finished the season in 4th place
  • FC Magdeburg he predicted in 13th place, finished the season in 5th place
  • Hertha BSC he predicted in 2nd place, finished the season in 11th place
  • FC Schalke 04 he predicted in 5th place, finished the season in 14th place
  • SV Elversberg he predicted in 17th place, finished the season in 3rd place

Additionally, he was also way off with predictions for individual players. Top scorer Davie Selke from Hamburger SV he labeled in his prediction as the flop transfer. Diego Demme from Hertha BSC, who played an average season with the Berliners, he made in his forecast the star transfer.

His prediction should cost him, like his prediction for the past 2023/24 season, dearly.

Streamer gives away subscriptions for wrong predictions

Why does GamerBrother lose 2000 euros with his prediction? The streamer linked the evaluation of his prediction with a game between him and his viewers. For each messed up tip, he donated up to 25 giveaway Twitch Prime subscriptions to his community. A regular Twitch Prime subscription costs 4.99 euros.

For each correct tip, the streamer reclaimed up to 25 giveaway subscriptions. However, this could hardly save him, as he was correct far too rarely.

At the end of his prediction, there were 400 giveaway Prime subscriptions for his community, worth around 2000 euros. The amount was that high also because he donated over 100 subscriptions at once for his tips on FC Schalke 04 due to personal involvement.

How the fans reacted to the disgrace of the football expert, you can see after the video. Here you can watch how you can really get started in the actual specialty of GamerBrother, namely in Ultimate Team for EA FC 25.

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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team

Fans celebrate “the best video of the year” and mock

How are the fans reacting to the poor tips? The fans take the football expert’s missteps with humor. For them, the credibility of the tips seems secondary. Rather, they are happy to experience the streamer’s reaction to his bad tips.

This is especially evident in the comments under the reaction to his prediction, which he uploaded separately on YouTube:

  • User BJK64TR writes in the top comment: “One of the best videos of the year. You literally wait a year for this reaction.” (via YouTube)
    • Over 3,000 viewers have liked this comment.

The streamer, who also hosts his own football talk show, does not escape ridicule:

  • User 2000er comments: “The prediction for Schalke was really a juicy 0/10.” (via YouTube)
  • User sebastianschulze6211 compares: “Broski basically sped through a one-way street at 200 km/h with this video and got flashed.” (via YouTube)
  • User sciencer9830 finally assesses GamerBrother’s predictions as follows: “With predictions it goes: Broski behind the wheel, that’s going to be expensive.” (via YouTube)
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GamerBrother himself assessed his prediction very realistically and self-critically. It was the worst prediction he had ever made.

As long as the fans benefit from the streamer’s bad tips, they will surely look forward to his prediction for the new season with great joy. Again, there will likely be a few false assessments. A bet even temporarily cost GamerBrother his credibility as a Schalke supporter for Team of the Year in FC 25: Streamer in EA FC 25 makes a bet with a pro, risking the worst penalty for a football fan

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The man who created the world of Cyberpunk 2077 speaks about the successor, inadvertently revealing a detail

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

For 3 years, we have known that Cyberpunk 2077 will receive a sequel. However, there isn’t a lot of information available about it. Now, the creator of the world of Cyberpunk has revealed some details.

Who is the man?

  • Mike Pondsmith created Cyberpunk, the pen and paper game on which Cyberpunk 2077 is based, and its first edition was released in 1988.
  • The “Digital Dragons” event took place in Krakow from May 19-21, 2025, one of the largest conferences for game developers in Europe.
  • There, Pondsmith spoke with our Polish colleague Michał Mańka about Orion, the upcoming successor to Cyberpunk 2077.

This is what Pondsmith says about Orion: In a nearly 45-minute conversation, they generally discussed Pondsmith’s relationship with Cyberpunk, Cyberpunk 2077, and the developers at CD Projekt Red. The author explains that he was much more deeply involved in the development than many assume.

In the last question, Mańka wants to know whether Pondsmith is as involved with Orion as he was with the first part of Cyberpunk 2077 (via YouTube). The author says that he is not as strongly involved anymore, but still hears about some things from the development. In doing so, he accidentally reveals something about the setting:

I spent a lot of time talking to one of the environment types. He explained what the new place in Orion looks like. There’s another place we will visit. A- I won’t say more than that. Night City is still there.

Mike Pondsmith

Still, Pondsmith shares a bit more about the new city and expresses his thoughts on it. He says: The city feels less like Blade Runner, which is one of his big inspirations, but more like “Chicago, where something went wrong.” For him, that works.

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Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Edition trailer shows a ‘City of Dreams’

Creator accidentally confirms a fan theory

A few months ago, fans speculated that Orion would be set in Chicago (via Reddit). The reason for this is an advertisement that can be found in the city: “Travel from Chicago to Night City in under 3 hours. Worry-free. Starting 2080”

According to CD Projekt Red, the sign itself is not a hint at the sequel (via GameStar). However, the theory seems to be true nonetheless.

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Whether Orion will fully take place in “Chicago,” or whether you can travel between the cities, we cannot say yet. From Pondsmith, we only know that Night City and the new city apparently differ significantly from each other.

Currently, there are no more new details about the successor to Cyberpunk 2077. In any case, the information is quite sparse, also regarding the release, which still needs to be announced. However, from what Pondsmith suggests, it seems that a lot is already on a good path. If you want to keep yourself busy in the meantime, you can find the best RPGs on Steam here.

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Leaks show gameplay of Battlefield 6, ex-developer says: Reminds of one of the best games in the series

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

New leaks about Battlefield 6 keep surfacing. This time, they have also reached a former developer of the series, who assesses what he sees.

What kind of leaks are these? Videos of Battlefield 6 keep popping up, where players showcase gameplay from the tests. Although this is prohibited, it doesn’t stop players from showing how the next Battlefield is supposed to look.

A new leak has made the rounds on X.com and also reached former developer David Goldfarb. He was employed at DICE until 2012 and worked on Mirror’s Edge, Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2, and Battlefield 3.

After his time at DICE, he moved to Overkill, the studio behind Payday 2, where he became the Game Director for the heist shooter. Goldfarb is now the Studio Creative Director and CCO of developer studio The Outsiders, which belongs to Funcom.

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The leaks evoke good memories

What does the former developer have to say about the leaks? David Goldfarb reposted one of the leaks on X.com and commented: “Oh, the Bad Company 2 vibes I’m experiencing here remind me of the first time we tested Arica Harbor.” Arica Harbor was a popular map from Battlefield: Bad Company 2, which was released in 2010.

Goldfarb himself worked on the successful title, which is among the installments of the series with the best user ratings according to Metacritic. Arica Harbor features a desert with a highway and border checkpoints as well as a city with houses and construction sites, before leading to the namesake industrial harbor.

The former developer was likely reminded of these houses and construction sites by the leaks. They show a firefight on the street between houses and soldiers involved in a conflict with a tank from inside a house.

How does the developer assess the gameplay? Goldfarb provided two points of criticism regarding the gameplay on X.com and told fans what he doesn’t like:

  • “The movements look a bit strange to me”
  • “I can’t say that I like the character design, as it seems very generic.”

However, the leaks stem from a test version of the shooter, and it’s uncertain whether these represent final or still early versions of the respective systems and designs.

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Fans are currently tearing apart the head of Borderlands 4: „You didn’t just say that“

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

The head of Borderlands 4 has become unpopular with his fans with a single post. Instead of support for the expensive pricing of Borderlands 4, the CEO is now facing a backlash.

What did the CEO say? The CEO of Gearbox, Randy Pitchford, reacted on X.com to a promotional video between Gearbox, the developers of Borderlands 4, and Nintendo. There, he expressed his excitement for the shooter as the head of the development studio.

A fan asked the CEO in response to his post that the developers should not release Borderlands 4 for $80, as that would be too expensive and fans wouldn’t pay for it. However, instead of support, the fan received a condescending reply from the CEO:

A) Not my decision. B) If you are a real fan, you will find a way to make it happen. My local game store had Starflight for Sega Genesis for $80 in 1991 when I had just graduated high school and was working minimum wage at an ice cream shop in Pismo Beach, and I found a way to get it.

Randy Pitchford via X.com

However, instead of the hoped-for support for his studio’s pricing policy, the CEO faced a backlash that still provokes new responses over a week later.

Borderlands 4 is set to be released on September 12, 2025, and here you can watch the trailer:

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Looter-Shooter Borderlands 4 showcases its action-packed gameplay in the trailer

Big Price for Big Controversy

How are fans reacting to the tweet? Fans of the Borderlands series are furious. In over 250 replies, they throw insults and criticism at the CEO of Gearbox for his statement. As X user @young_dontai writes: “You didn’t just say that in 2025.”

He continues in a second post on X.com: “I’m not too young to understand that the economy is literally at its worst since the 1930s-1940s, which makes it incredibly dumb to compare the price of a console in 1991 with that of a game in 2025, when the overall economy was much better back then.”

In the USA, inflation and therefore the cost of living continue to rise since the Corona pandemic (via Tagesschau.de). The rising prices for video games, as we now also know from CoD, are caught up in the conflict over price increases in general.

User @SynthPotato explains on X.com why the price will not stay at $80 anyway: “We are NOT paying $80 for a Borderlands game, knowing that you will make several season passes that will cost an additional $100, and that you will probably also sell weapon skins.”

Borderlands 3 from 2020 offers not only the base game for €59.99 on Steam but also a Super Deluxe Edition for €79.99. There is also a collection with all titles, DLCs, and expansions for €146.74 instead of €637.54, which you would have to pay for all DLCs, expansions, boosters, and other game content individually.

This includes Season Pass 1, which normally costs €49.99, as well as Season Pass 2, which normally costs €29.99. Randy Pitchford published his post on May 14 and has not commented further on the price of the new Borderlands since.

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Whether Borderlands 4 will actually cost $80 at release or the same price in euros as usual in Germany is still unclear. The developers at Gearbox still have the opportunity to set the price. However, prices in dollars and euros usually align. The backlash against the CEO, however, is not only about the price but also about the way the answer was formulated. After all, fans can look forward to an improvement in Borderlands 4: Borderlands 4 promises that they will get the loot much better than in part 3: This is their plan

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