The popular MMORPG Guild Wars 2 lost 24% of its revenue in a year, but NCsoft has other concerns

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The new financial report from publisher NCsoft is here. The gaming company also shows how some of the popular MMORPGs are doing, and Guild Wars 2 stands out particularly.

How is Guild Wars 2 doing? The new financial report from NCsoft has provided revenue figures for the current and the previous 4 quarters. The revenues of the long-standing MMORPG mainstay Guild Wars 2 are declining, and this is not just a one-time occurrence but over several quarters.

  • Q1 2024: around 16.2 million euros in revenue
  • Q2 2024: slight losses to around 15 million euros
  • Q3 2024: significant decline to 12.15 million euros
  • Q4 2024: temporary recovery to 15.8 million euros
  • Q1 2025: another drop to 12.3 million euros

In total, this means: Guild Wars 2 has lost about 24.1% of its revenue within a year. Even though the MMORPG was able to recover briefly over the winter period, this effect seems to have already faded again in 2025.

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Only Blade & Soul Shows Growth

What about the other MMORPGs from NCsoft? The NCsoft portfolio consists of several well-known MMORPGs. However, a look at the other titles reveals a similar picture as with Guild Wars 2:

  • Lineage remains the highest-grossing game, but loses 8% compared to the previous year.
  • Lineage 2 drops by 18.7%.
  • The hardest hit is Aion, which loses a hefty 40.4% of its revenue compared to the previous year’s quarter.

The only exception: Blade & Soul. The MMORPG apparently benefits from the successful launch of Blade & Soul: Neo, the remake that has launched both in Korea and the West.

While the PC market for NCsoft shrinks by 8.9%, the Mobile segment looks even gloomier. Here, the company reports a revenue decline of 17.3% since Q1 2024. Particularly bitter: The mobile sector is more than twice the size of the PC business, making it crucial for the overall situation of the company. The most important region remains far and away South Korea, as seen with the upcoming releases.

What’s next for NCsoft? The example of Blade & Soul shows that NCsoft needs new titles to regain strength, and several new ones are set to be released soon. With Chrono Odyssey and Project Q, two new MMORPGs are ready that are expected to launch in Korea later this year.

The online action RPG for PC and console “ArcheAge Chronicles” will follow in the first half of 2026, and Aion 2 is expected to be released in Korea in 2025, although it is unclear whether this refers to Project Q.

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The current situation at NCsoft appears tense, but with the upcoming releases, the company will soon be able to make a move. The popular MMORPG Throne and Liberty is no longer mentioned in the report. This has also been the case in the past: The MMORPG company behind Throne and Liberty and Guild Wars 2 slips into crisis, making losses

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In the MMORPG on Steam with the most players, there’s now a worthwhile event for all guilds

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in two Minutes”. We summarize the most important news about the best genre in the world. Look forward to a great event in WoW, exciting announcements, and a new season in New World.

The highlights of the week:

What else happened? Almost exactly 20 years ago, the paladin Leeroy Jenkins stormed into a room full of dragon eggs, causing the most famous wipe in WoW history and one of the first memes from the gaming sector. For the anniversary, not just the developers congratulate, a community manager also recalls the moment of seeing the video for the first time.

WoW: Legion has been a real highlight for many fans of the game:

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This is what happened in the major MMORPGs:

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This is what happened in the small MMORPGs:

  • Old School RuneScape received a new update on May 15 titled “Yama, the Master of Pacts”. This is an endgame duo boss that you can now challenge. There’s already a list of planned fixes to make the battle smoother. You can find all the info on runescape.com.
  • For EverQuest II, the Origins PvP server Dozekar has entered beta. This world takes place in the era of “The Shattered Lands,” without any unlocked expansions. You can find all the info on everquest2.com.
  • The first players are reaching level 500 and beyond in Tibia with the monk class. Currently, the player Bizung Monkas is in first place (via tibia.com). Additionally, three new PvP worlds, Sonira (EU), Kalimera (NA), and Luzibra (SA), will be launched on May 21.
  • On May 14, a small patch went live for Lord of the Rings Online, bringing new event missions for the current anniversary to Middle-earth. The patch notes are available via lotro.com.
  • Also on May 14, a new update was released for Dungeons & Dragons Online, providing the final quest of “Tavern Tales”, available via ddo.com.
  • The developers of Mortal Online 2 want to revise territorial control. You can find an overview of that on mortalonline2.com.

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This is what happened in MMORPGs in development:

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With that, we have summarized the most important events that have recently occurred in the world of MMORPGs.

What were you excited about this week? What frustrated you? Feel free to write it in the comments. If you are looking for a fun yet informative overview of online role-playing games, be sure to check out here: Report, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – that was the theme week from MeinMMO

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German Twitch streamer has reached the highest rank of LoL in 8 regions, now challenges the best of the best

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, ranked matchmaking has become indispensable. With 10 different ranks, players are shown how good they are and in which skill tier they play. A German Twitch streamer has now achieved the highest rank in 8 regions and wants to achieve even more.

Which LoL streamer is it? The former professional player Frederik “NoWay” Hinteregger already announced at the end of 2024 that he had set himself some high goals for the year 2025.

In addition to training for a muddy extreme obstacle course or his plan to defeat the professional team Los Ratones, there was another goal for the 32-year-old streamer. He wants to reach the highest rank in League of Legends in every region in the world.

What is the highest rank in LoL? The highest rank in League of Legends is called Challenger. Those who have this rank can count themselves among the best LoL players in the world. NoWay has already proven himself as a Challenger in 8 different regions. In his YouTube video of his latest ascent to the top-ranked player, he talked about which regions are next in line to be conquered by him.

In the video, you can see who NoWay actually is:

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Former German LoL Pro is Now One of the Most Successful Twitch Streamers – This is NoWay

One of the toughest servers in the world is the new goal

Which region has one of the toughest servers? In China, there are over 25 servers due to the very high number of players. One of these servers is the so-called Super-Server or Ionia Server, based on the Ionia region within the LoL universe. Only the best players are allowed to prove their skills on this server.

What makes the Super-Server so special? To play on the Chinese server, a few prerequisites must be met. Your rank must not be below Diamond 2, and you must possess a Chinese ID, which is equivalent to our identity card.

Without this Chinese ID, you may play on the server, but you cannot participate in ranked matchmaking. To stay on the server, you must play at least 24 games of League of Legends per month and must not drop in rank, or you could be banned.

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How does NoWay plan to reach the Challenger rank on the Super-Server? The playstyle on the Super-Server is said to be aggressive and mechanically very demanding. NoWay already contemplated in his ascent video which champions he wants to face the Chinese server with.

His thought revolved around a correspondingly aggressive champion pool, and he is likely to choose the Arcane favorite Heimerdinger or the swinging midlaner Akshan.

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Pokémon GO: How to use the raid tag with Crypto-Regigigas correctly

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

Regigigas receives its own raid tag in its crypto form in Pokémon GO. We will show you how to make the most of it.

When is the event? The event takes place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It falls right in the middle of the Crown Clash: Takeover by Team GO Rocket, where you can obtain Crypto-Dialga.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Regigigas is a legendary monster from the 4th generation. It is a Normal type and is the leader of the so-called “legendary giants,” which also include Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Regieleki, and Regidrago.

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Raid Tag with Crypto-Regigigas – Contents and Tips

What bonuses are there in the event? During the 3-hour event, the following bonuses are active in the game:

  • up to 5 additional free raid passes at gyms
  • increased chance for shiny Crypto-Regigigas
  • higher attack, defense, and HP values for Crypto-Regigigas
  • you can participate in crypto raids with remote raid passes
  • the limit for remote raids is increased from Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 AM to Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 5:00 AM to 20
  • free limited research

The opportunity to participate in crypto raids with remote raid passes is not just a one-time action. It was recently announced that in the future, you can participate in both Crypto and Dyna raids remotely.

If you complete the free limited research, you will receive 10,000 stardust as a reward. Additionally, the amount of stardust you receive for successful raid battles during the event increases from 1,000 to 2,000 per raid. If you purchase the event ticket, it will even be 3,000 stardust.

Event Ticket: For $4.99 (approximately €5), you can purchase an event ticket. In addition to the extra stardust for each successful raid, you will also receive 8 additional raid passes from gyms, an increased chance for XL special candies after raids, and 50% more experience points in raids. The bonuses are only valid during the event.

How to make the best use of the raid tag: To optimally use the raid passes from the gyms, the following approach is recommended for the raid tag:

  • visit a gym
  • defeat Crypto-Regigigas
  • spin the gym disc to receive a new pass
  • visit the next gym

Keep in mind that Crypto-Regigigas can be quite tough. Since it is a Normal type, you should rely on fighting Pokémon. Additionally, you should challenge the monster with at least 4 trainers and bring the best counter Pokémon against Regigigas.

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Kick streamers are considered controversial, now claiming to know exactly how to succeed as a Twitch streamer

Johanna Johanna Reading time 3 minutes

The former Twitch star Félix “xQc” Lengyel has achieved great success on the platform. He contradicts the concept of Twitch colleague Kai Cenat, who wants to teach people how to stream.

Who is it about? xQc’s career started as a professional e-sports player in Overwatch; he played for Dallas Fuel from October 2017. However, he was kicked from the team in March 2018. The reason: toxic behavior.

After that, he began streaming full-time on Twitch. Here he managed to gain over 12 million followers (via SullyGnome). His content revolved around gaming, as he was able to entertain his followers with exciting gameplay through his brief professional career.

Adding to that were his unfiltered comments and the fact that he was not shy about being involved in one controversy or another.

In 2023, he switched to the competitor platform Kick for 100 million Canadian dollars as part of an exclusive deal. On Kick, the Canadian has amassed over 880,000 followers (via StreamCharts) and from then on earned a portion of his income by showcasing gambling.

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“Reacting, Stalling, Fake Drama”

What does xQc criticize? Kai Cenat is the most subscribed Twitch streamer in the world and has over 17 million followers on the platform (via TwitchTracker). Recently, he announced his new project: the “Streamer University”. A coaching program where people are supposed to learn how to become a successful Twitch streamer.

Regarding the courses offered so far, such as sex education, business management, music production, film, and acting, Kick streamer xQc reacted with confusion. In his opinion, something completely different should be taught there:

They need to change it to “Reacting”, “Stalling”, “Event-Moderation”, “Fake-Drama”, “Clip-Farming” – that’s what you need to know! You don’t need any of that stuff.

xQc via YouTube

He continues to explain that the most important thing in live streaming is stalling. In his opinion, most live content is unnecessary, which is why viewers must be kept engaged somehow.

What does xQc mean by that? By stalling, xQc means that streamers should buy time during their streams. It is also beneficial to jump quickly from one topic to another and generally make the streams exciting so that viewers are not bored.

If streamers host an event on their channel, it automatically brings more followers and subscribers to the channel. This also increases reach and success.

Reacting to external content, such as watching videos from other content creators during the stream and possibly uploading the reaction to their own YouTube channel, has proven to be a reliable source of income in the past. And that with minimal effort.

The reaction channel The crew of MontanaBlack regularly uploads reactions of the Twitch streamer. The videos get views in the six-figure range, which can mean a lot of money.

Furthermore, it has always proven effective in the past to gain attention through “drama” or “beef” with other Twitch colleagues. For example, the dispute between Tanzverbot, Adam SkylineTV, and quiteLola in April and May 2025 led to high viewer numbers at Tanzverbot’s Twitch stream, alongside the question of who is telling the truth and who is not.high viewer numbers at Tanzverbot’s Twitch stream.

Through exciting clips on short video platforms like TikTok or YouTube Shorts, potential new viewers are drawn to the streamer’s content and are willing to tune into the livestream. This is how the Twitch streamer CaseOh achieved success.

When xQc talks about “clip-farming”, he means streamers who intentionally act foolish or do something dangerous during their stream for it to be sufficient for a clip and thus attract new attention.

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These rather amoral ways and tips from xQc to succeed on Twitch should not be surprising. After all, xQc himself has repeatedly been criticized in the past for his reactions to videos. His reactions to videos from other creators were criticized by the community (via Reddit) as being nearly a reupload of the original video. This especially harms the creators of the videos. In a stream (clip via kick.com), he made it clear that he did not care about this.

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OP build in Baldur’s Gate 3 can oneshot almost everything thanks to a new spell from patch 8

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

A build in Baldur’s Gate 3 shows how the correct use of certain cantrips, the ideal environment, and the right items can inflict particularly high damage – and can even take down enemies in one turn. The use is rewarded.

What can the build do? The build allows for dealing so much damage in one turn that enemies could be knocked down with a single hit. The synergy of the required skills and items grants an advantage on attack rolls and thus a higher chance for critical hits, protects oneself from other strong attacks, and doubles a large portion of the inflicted damage.

Together with the latest patch 8 from Baldur’s Gate 3, the game received a cantrip that perfectly rounds out the combination for this build: Booming Blade. Those interested in builds in Baldur’s Gate 3 will have noticed that this cantrip is utilized in many new builds, as it can be extremely useful and powerful.

Generally, the main components of the build are as follows:

  • Booming Blade
  • Shadow Blade
  • Darkness and (Superior) Darkvision
  • Resonance Stone

Here you see the animated short film for patch 8 from Baldur’s Gate 3:

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

The prerequisites for the build

Which classes can utilize the build?

  • Sorcerer (Shadow Magic)
  • Warlock (Hexblade)
  • Wizard (Blade Song)

There are additional classes that can utilize certain parts of the build (like the Arcane Trickster or the Mystic Knight), but the mentioned components together make the build so strong.

Which spells and abilities are required?

Booming Blade (Cantrip): 

Shadow Blade (Level 2 Spell):

  • The spell creates a shadowy shortsword that deals psychic damage. This type of damage is what makes the Shadow Blade so important for the build, as it harmonizes perfectly with an important item (Resonance Stone), which can double the damage.
  • As the spell level increases, so does the damage of the Shadow Blade.
  • When using the Shadow Blade to attack a target in dim light or darkness, you have advantage on the attack roll. And this advantage is fully utilized in this build.

Darkness and (Superior) Darkvision:

  • Through darkness, this build can take advantage of the Shadow Blade. You are well protected by the darkness and have advantage on attack rolls against targets that are in darkness with you: a significant potential for critical hits and high damage.
  • For Hexblade Warlocks: The Eldritch Invocation Devil’s Sight: This allows the warlock to see in complete darkness (both magical and non-magical) up to 24 meters. Together with the Darkness spell, it offers a strong advantage.
  • For Shadow Magic Sorcerers: Eyes of the Dark: Darkness is a spell that grants the shadow magic sorcerer the same ability as the Hexblade warlock. The spell creates darkness in which the sorcerer can see, while other targets become completely blind.

Which items are needed?

  • The Shadow Blade
  • Nice-To-Have: Gloves of Battlemage’s Power for Arcane Acuity (+1 on spell attack rolls and your saving throw DC if you also want to use other spells as a spellcaster.)
  • The Resonance Stone – The item that further boosts the damage of the build. 

How an attack with the mentioned elements as a base might look can be seen in this TikTok video by jaydunna:

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Pros and Cons of the Resonance Stone

The item is located in the Mind Flayer Colony from Act 2 and grants the bearer and all characters within a 9-meter radius the condition “Steeped in Bliss.”

This causes all targets within this radius to suffer double psychic damage. Therefore, if you attack as a melee fighter with the Shadow Blade, the target within your radius will also take double damage. Of course, you are also vulnerable to this, so you should ensure that the opponent does not also attack with this type. However, this is relatively rare.

So beware of:

  • Mind Flayers and illithid abilities
  • Ketheric Thorm
  • Other attacks dealing psychic damage such as Vicious Mockery, Dissonant Whispers, or Wrathful Smite.
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If you enjoy powerful builds or would like to test the mighty combination of this build yourself, you might be a suitable candidate for a Hexblade Warlock. Here on MeinMMO, we have explained a strong yet beginner-friendly build that combines melee combat with spells, making it suitable for every situation and playstyle: Baldur’s Gate 3: Hexblade Build in Patch 8 – How to build your Hexblade Warlock

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New series about Warhammer 40,000 shows how the Imperium plans to defeat its greatest traitor: With a 30-meter giant titan

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In the new animated series Kill Lupercal, the Imperium from Warhammer 40,000 faces its greatest traitor. How do they plan to defeat him? – With some of the mightiest war machines that the Imperium can muster.

What type of series is this? This is the first animated series on WarhammerTV that deals with the Horus Heresy. The official Warhammer channel on YouTube has already released a short trailer. 

You can watch this trailer here:

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Kill Lupercal: The Official Trailer for the New Series in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe

Hunting Traitors with Titans

What is it about? The name of the series is as subtle as the average Space Marine. The Imperium of Man wants to eliminate one of its greatest traitors: Horus Lupercal. He is the main reason for the Great Brother War. That’s why it’s also called the “Horus Heresy” (from the English Horus Heresy).

The fight against the traitor is taken up by the Adeptus Titanicus. This order is known for its massive war machines, the so-called Warlord Titans: fortresses on two legs that (according to the Warhammer 40k – Lexicanum) are at least 30 meters tall. The numbers can vary significantly, with some models said to be up to 200 meters tall.

Since Lupercal is a Primarch – one of 20 genetically modified humans created from the DNA of the Emperor himself – the Imperium’s reaction is quite understandable.

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When is the new series coming out? There is still no fixed date for the premiere. However, the first episode of Kill Lupercal is supposed to appear in “a few weeks” on WarhammerTV (via warhammer-community.com). To watch it, you will need a subscription to Warhammer+.

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Although Lupercal’s name is inseparably linked to the Great Brother War, his betrayal would probably never have happened without another character. Behind the scenes, someone else was pulling the strings. Read more about it in this article: A man in Warhammer 40,000 is to blame for the two greatest traitors turning evil

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Pokémon GO brings an important change with the RSVP planner, allowing you to participate in raids even more effectively

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 2 minutes

Pokémon GO has received a new feature that allows you to participate in local and remote raids as well as crypto raids even more effectively: the RSVP planner.

What is the RSVP planner? The RSVP planner is a new, handy feature in Pokémon GO that allows you to schedule raids with friends and other trainers for local and remote battles. The abbreviation RSVP stands for the French “répondez s’il vous plaît,” which means “please respond” in German.

You can thus make targeted planning requests, to which you can invite friends or other trainers. We will show you how this works and what advantages it has.

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Where can I find the RSVP planner? The new feature shows you on the map when and where other trainers have already planned to participate in various raids. This is displayed in white-framed, blue banners over the respective raids.

When you go to a raid, you will find a blue icon with a calendar next to the attack button, through which you can open the RSVP planner. The function is unlocked for each raid as soon as a raid egg appears over it.

How do I plan something with the feature? When you open the planner of a raid, you can see detailed planning information such as time slots, invitations, reminders, and participants. You can even find directions to the arena if you want to participate on-site.

If you want to register, you can choose from various times and also see how many other trainers and who have already signed up for that slot. You can also check through your battle menu which raids you have signed up for or can sign up for.

You also have the option to be reminded of your raids via push notification or invite up to 5 more trainers to your raids – this also applies to crypto raids, where you can catch special Pokémon. A good opportunity to test the new feature right away.

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With the introduction of the RSVP planner, coordinating with other players is significantly simplified for many trainers who often face the raids alone. Another recent change has simplified participation in crypto raids specifically for this group of players: An important change in Pokémon GO is now active, primarily helping lonely trainers in crypto raids

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GTA 6 Chief says the delay was a ‘worthwhile investment’, development reportedly started in 2020

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The publisher behind GTA 6 has published its new financial report, which also discusses the open-world shooter. The CEO has great expectations for the title.

What does the financial report say? The new financial report from Take Two (via Take2Games.com), the publisher behind GTA 6, addresses the entire company. The CEO also specifically mentions GTA 6. Although GTA 6 is set to be released on May 26, 2026, this date already falls into Take Two’s fiscal year 2027, for which there are no revenue or success forecasts yet.

To explain his thoughts on the delay, CEO Strauss Zelnick says: “I believe it is a worthwhile investment to give Rockstar additional time for such a groundbreaking project.” The development of the game is said to have only “seriously” started in 2020. The CEO attributes the late start to the massive success of Red Dead Redemption 2, which was released in 2018 and came to PC in 2019.

The expectations for the title are high not only among fans but also at the publisher. Zelnick states: “[…] the team is ready to deliver another amazing entertainment experience that will exceed player expectations.” However, the CEO does not further support this classic PR formulation with new updates from development or with specific features that would revolutionize the game.

Here you can watch the second trailer for GTA 6:

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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer

Good numbers for Rockstar Games

How is GTA 6 doing right now? Take-Two CEO Zelnick explains to investors that GTA 6 is already breaking records. The second trailer became the biggest video release in history, setting a new record with 475 million views across all platforms within 24 hours.

The first trailer also managed to generate significant attention, with 93 million views on YouTube alone within 24 hours – and that despite the debacle over leaks surrounding GTA 6. The second trailer currently stands at 110 million views there (via YouTube).

The song “Hot Together,” featured in the second trailer, saw its views on the music platform Spotify increase by 182,000%, which, according to the CEO, “[…] is further evidence of Rockstar’s ability to influence pop culture [.]”

GTA 6 is said to have cost 1 billion, but this is not confirmed

What are the development costs about? The website IGN estimates the production cost of the game blockbuster at 1 billion US dollars (approximately 892,717,656 euros [as of 05.16.25, 10:32]), but this estimate cannot be substantiated based on the new financial report.

Nevertheless, this US billion is currently making waves on social media (for example, X.com and X.com), as it would be the probably most expensive video game production of all time, effectively doubling the costs of Red Dead Redemption 2 if the production costs are confirmed (via PCWelt).

Take Two and Rockstar Games have not publicly commented on the production costs yet.

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von Sophia Weiss

No matter how much GTA 6 is said to have cost, the expectations from fans, investors, and the publisher are high. The fact that developers now have even more time to complete their mega project is likely a good sign for the quality of the game, but this is not the case with every company: The next hit from Ubisoft is said to be released only in 2-3 years, fans don’t think it’s about quality – and I agree with them

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The new Season 8 of Diablo 4 is receiving mixed reviews, Blizzard now says: It will be shorter, announces stream for Season 9

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

With the new Season 8 in Diablo 4, Blizzard has disappointed many players. Those who, like others, cannot make use of the new content should be pleased now, because the developers announced that they will shorten the season and hold a stream about new content.

Why were fans dissatisfied? At first, it was the promised boss powers that were way too strong, and then the appearance raid events, which bored fans with their monotony. The new content was not well received everywhere.

Lastly, fans also complained about the Battle Pass, as the relics felt like a hidden price increase. While there are indeed players who enjoy Season 8, the overall tone sounds more negative than in previous seasons.

Blizzard is already working on patches and improvements. Nevertheless, the decision has now been made to shorten Season 8. In addition, a stream will soon be released, focusing on Season 9.

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Diablo 4 Shows Updates for Bosses and the New Boss Powers in Season 8

New stream and PTR for Season 9 coming soon

What has Blizzard announced? A new stream for Season 9 has been announced on X, and it will revolve around the upcoming PTR. Adam Fletcher, the Director of Social & Content Marketing for Diablo 4, further states in his post that Season 8 is supposed to end a bit earlier.

Due to the length of Season 7, the schedule for Diablo 4 regarding upcoming content has been slightly shifted, but the early end of Season 8 ensures that Season 9 is back on schedule.

In addition to Season 9, the stream will also cover feedback regarding the relic and other topics, which unfortunately have not been elaborated on yet.

When does the stream start? The stream starts on Thursday, May 22, at 8 PM German time. To join, you need to tune into one of the four following official Diablo channels:

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When does Season 8 end? Blizzard has not yet announced an end date. More details will likely come during the stream. Since Season 7 ran roughly a month longer than planned, it is likely that Season 8 will be a month shorter. Season 8 could then end in late June/early July.

Are you excited for Season 9 and what are your hopes for the stream? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Blizzard is also working at full speed to provide players with a great gaming experience. That’s why there is now a change that you can find in every city: Players are complaining that Blizzard has forgotten promised changes in Diablo 4 – Now they are in every city

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Many young people no longer make important life decisions before asking ChatGPT for help

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

AI has become an important part of everyday life for many people today. However, for young people, ChatGPT has not only become a help but a “life coach.” This is explained by Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT.

According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, different generations use the AI bot ChatGPT in different ways. Younger individuals tend to use it more as an advisor, while older generations use it as a substitute for a search tool like Google. Altman stated this at the “AI Ascent” event by Sequoia Capital in early May 2025.

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Students spy on passersby with hidden cameras and AI, find name and address in seconds

Young People Rely on ChatGPT as a Decision-Making Tool

This is what Sam Altman says: In a conversation, Altman explained that different generations use AI differently in their daily lives. He mentioned that young people primarily use AI as “life assistance”: Important decisions are no longer made without consulting artificial intelligence, but only after discussion with the AI (via Fortune.com):

A rough simplification, but older people use ChatGPT as a Google substitute. People in their 20s and 30s use it as life advisors, and students use it as an operating system.

(…)

I mean, these things are all cool and impressive. And then there’s this other thing that they don’t really make life decisions without asking ChatGPT what they should do.

(…)

The difference between how a 20-year-old uses ChatGPT and older generations is incredible.

It reminds me of the time when smartphones came out, and every kid could use them really well. And older people took three years to figure out how to do basic things.

Generation Z is considered the generation that was born with a smartphone in hand. So it is not surprising that they find it easiest to use AI.

The new adults were born into a digitalized environment and have adopted new ways of purchasing products and services.

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However, while online shopping is not a problem, for many young people, entering a traditional store is a real nightmare. While many young adults aged 20 to 25 are starting to deal with tasks like paying taxes, refueling, or managing a household, going into a store has become a challenging task: Gen Z explains that their new boss is lurking at the cheese counter and in the supermarket

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Star developers have made a name for themselves with Assassin’s Creed, now must leave their own studio

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

The Canadian developer Jade Raymond has made a name for herself as a producer of Assassin’s Creed, Assassin’s Creed II, and Watch Dogs. With her own studio Haven, she was meant to help strengthen Sony’s service offerings. But now she is leaving her position.

Jade Raymond leaves Haven: As the well-connected industry insider Jason Schreier reports on bloomberg.com, Jade Raymond has left her studio. The PlayStation leadership does not provide a reason. However, the leadership change occurs just a few weeks after an external test of “Fairgame$”, an online shooter that the studio is developing exclusively for Sony.

According to Schreier, some people in Haven’s environment were apparently concerned about how the game was received during the test. Given Sony’s recent service flop Concord, the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, and the still missing hype for Bungie’s Marathon, this likely did not sit well with those responsible at Sony if true.

Ultimately, the aim was to significantly strengthen the service games segment for PlayStation, which was part of the reason for acquiring Jade Raymond’s Haven studio and integrating it into the PlayStation family.

The announcement trailer for Fairgame$:

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Fairgame$ Reveal Trailer PS5 PC

Shift to 2026?!

What kind of game is “Fairgame$”? Sony describes the online shooter as a “heist game” in which you join an underground movement of modern-day Robin Hoods to rob the super-rich and create a new balance.

The game jumps on the extraction shooter trend, as you also need to successfully escape with your stolen loot. According to the insider report, the game was initially supposed to release in fall 2025 but has now likely been pushed to spring 2026.

What should you know about Jade Raymond? The producer has been in the industry for a long time and has worked for companies such as Electronic Arts and Ubisoft. In addition to Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs, her resume includes Star Wars: Battlefront II, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and The Sims Online.

However, in recent years, Raymond has not had much luck with her projects. In 2019, she joined Google’s gaming division to develop exclusive games for Stadia, but the division was closed in 2021 without a strong release.

Shortly thereafter, she founded her own studio, Haven, and here too, she leaves the company before a single game is released. By the way, Raymond has not commented on her departure yet.

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Destiny 2 developers admit to stealing the work of an artist, blame a former employee

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

An artist claims that Bungie has stolen designs from Marathon from her. The developers blame a former employee.

What kind of stolen work is this about? On May 15, 2025, an independent artist working under the pseudonym “Antireal” reported that poster designs she created in 2017 were used in the playable alpha of the upcoming Extraction shooter Marathon, which was held in April 2025 (via X). Marathon is the latest game from Bungie, the developer studio behind Destiny 2, and is set to release on September 23, 2025.

In another comment on the social media platform, the artist writes:

“Bungie is of course not obligated to hire me when they develop a game that largely relies on the same design language I have refined over the last ten years, but obviously my work was good enough to use for ideas and implement in their game without payment or credit.”

Antireal then explains that she has never been able to earn a steady income from this work in the past 10 years and is tired of large companies using her designs while she “struggles” to make a living (via X). However, she does not have the resources or energy to take legal action.

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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer

Bungie admits: An employee helped themselves

What do the developers say about the allegations? On the official Discord server of Marathon, the development team reported that they are investigating the incident.

During the investigation, they found that “a former Bungie artist had included these [designs] in a text URL list that was eventually used in the game.” The current art team of Marathon was not aware of the problem. Bungie is now investigating how this error occurred.

Bungie has also contacted Antireal to “discuss the matter”. They are now making efforts to make things right for the artist.

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What lessons does Bungie learn from the incident? In the statement on Discord, the developers also announced that they will now conduct a thorough review of in-game assets to avoid similar problems.

During the review, particular focus will be placed on the designs that come from the former employee who also included Antireal’s designs.

Meanwhile, Bungie’s legal dispute with the team behind Destiny 2 continues with an author claiming that Bungie stole the ideas for the campaign of Destiny 2 from one of his stories. However, Bungie is having difficulty proving otherwise and is relying on YouTube videos about the lore of the loot shooter: Destiny 2 loses in court because the judge does not want to watch 10-hour explanations of the lore

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Here are 9 games on Steam that are just as good as AAA games but cost less

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 7 minutes

Recently announced or even occurred price increases in video games have caused an outcry among gamers. Many refuse to spend so much money on their hobby. And luckily, you don’t have to: some of the best games of the last few years cost less than AAA productions and are often even better.

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The recently released Doom: The Dark Ages is one of the first games with the “new” pricing for AAA games. 80 euros for the story shooter, 10 euros more than similar productions so far. For some gamers, a reason to put on the pirate hat again.

Nintendo fans are hit even harder. Together with the Switch 2 Nintendo has revealed a significant increase in prices. The console itself starts at 470 euros and Mario Kart costs from 90.

We at MeinMMO have taken this as an opportunity to see if you really have to pay so much for good games. We come to the conclusion: No, you don’t have to.

In our list, you will find 9 games that cost less than AAA productions but deliver at least the same quality. However, this list is not a ranking but an unordered list.

Each of these games has been extensively played by at least one member of the editorial team, so we can definitely recommend them.

Baldur’s Gate 3

  • Genre: Role-Playing Game/CRPG
  • Release: August 3, 2023
  • Players: Singleplayer, Coop
  • Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox, Steam Deck
  • Price without discounts: 59.99 euros
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Middle finger to the AAA industry: Baldur’s Gate 3 was no coincidence

If you haven’t been sleeping for the last 2 years, you at least know Baldur’s Gate 3 by name. Developer Larian has managed to release a game with so much traction that even some mainstream media have reported on it.

You play as your own or a pre-made character and land on the Sword Coast, one of the best-known scenarios from Dungeons & Dragons. You control a group of up to 4 characters with a selection of various companions with whom you can even have relationships.

However, the greatest strength of Baldur’s Gate 3 is the story. At the beginning of the story, you get infected by a mind flayer larva and want to get rid of it, only to uncover greater conspiracies throughout the game.

Larian has put so much time and effort into the various possibilities that virtually every interaction leads to a different outcome. This freedom has led to players discovering new things even after thousands of hours and simply can’t stop starting over again.

Now, Baldur’s Gate 3 is “fully developed,” with Patch 8 bringing the last innovations into the game. There are officially no more contents to come, but even after 2 years, Baldur’s Gate 3 still has tens of thousands of active players on Steam alone.

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An MMORPG on Steam has problems even before release, now wants to charge players for the most important feature

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Things are not going well with the MMORPG Pax Dei. Before the full release of the game, players are now supposed to pay monthly for the most important feature.

What feature is it? The MMORPG Pax Dei aims to provide its players with a massive sandbox experience. For this, players are supposed to manage not only their own economy but also build and expand their own cities, villages, and production buildings.

While other typical MMORPG elements such as open-world grinding, dungeons, and boss fights are also part of the game, building is the main focus for many players during the ongoing early access. Early tests have already produced beautiful buildings and even entire fortresses in the MMORPG, all constructed by players.

Now the developers are planning to include exactly this feature in the new subscription model, which has been on their roadmap for some time.

Here you can watch the trailer for Pax Dei:

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Pax Dei: Trailer for the Early Access launch shows beautiful medieval world

Building only for money

What will the subscription model look like? The developers of Pax Dei have presented their plans for the new subscription model in a recent post on PlayPaxDei.com. The so-called “Premium Membership Program” is supposed to offer various subscription options that equip players with large and small plots of land.

In the future, anyone who wants a plot of land in the game will have to subscribe. The larger or the more plots you want, the more expensive the subscription will be. If the subscription is interrupted, you lose the plot, but you can rebuild it once you start paying again. Nothing is supposed to be lost. Every buyer of Pax Dei also gets one month of the subscription for free at the start.

This decision comes shortly after the developer studio announced that it had to lay off 30% of its developers, even though the game is still in early access and is supposed to be released this year.

What about players who don’t want a subscription? Those who do not want a subscription can continue to build with their clan as long as other members share the appropriate permissions. Furthermore, Pax Dei offers the possibility to acquire better equipment and weapons through trading, even when playing solo with its economic system.

Players who only purchased early access can now find storage space in the new spawn zones; there is limited storage space available there and the option to craft simple products.

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Building your own house along with a workshop is probably the most important element in Pax Dei. The fact that the developers are now implementing this feature with a subscription model could fundamentally change the game. The impact of this decision remains to be seen. The development of the MMORPG is progressing further: Beautiful MMORPG soon improves the rough combat and allows you to heal properly

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Players complain that Blizzard forgot promised changes in Diablo 4 – Now they are in every city

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard has tinkered with the Whispering Tasks and the Whispering Tree in Diablo 4 – but one important feature that made life easier for players suddenly went missing: the Ravens of the Tree. Now they are back – but different from before.

What did Blizzard forget? Players recently pointed out that the 2025 roadmap mentioned permanent additions for the Whispering Tasks in Diablo 4. While a few adjustments were made, players missed an important feature.

We are talking about the Ravens of the Tree. They spawned in Season 7 in the so-called “Witch Tides” and took away the annoying journey to the Whispering Tree. Once you had collected 10 gifts, you could simply exchange them for loot directly with the Raven.

In the patch notes for Patch 2.2.1, Blizzard did not mention the Ravens – however, they are now appearing in the game.

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Diablo 4 Shows Updates for Bosses and the New Boss Powers in Season 8

The Ravens have moved to the capitals

Where can you find the Ravens now? The Ravens of the Tree have settled in the major cities of Sanctuary. You will find them in:

  • Cerrigar
  • Gea Kul
  • Ked Bardu
  • Kyovashad
  • Kurast
  • Zarbinzet

Previously, they spawned directly in the “Witch Tides” areas where you completed the Whispering Tasks in Season 7. This allowed you to simply run to the Ravens in between, drop off 10 gifts, grab a loot box, and continue slaying monsters. Now, while you have to return to a capital city for that, at least the journey to the Whispering Tree is spared.

According to community manager Adam Fletcher, the Ravens “quietly slipped in”. He revealed this on X in response to Diablo content creator MacroBioBoi, who said Blizzard should “market such changes better”. Had he known, he would have been looking forward to the patch.

In the English patch notes, Blizzard has now added the Ravens, while the German version still lacks this information (as of May 15, 2025, 3 PM).

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This is what the update also brought to the game: In addition to the comeback of the Ravens, Patch 2.2.1 also returned the “Mother’s Blessing” event to the game. During the event, you will receive bonuses on XP and gold. How long this will last this time is not yet entirely clear, but based on experience, it usually lasts about a week.

Furthermore, Patch 2.2.1 brought several buffs for the classes. At the same time, Blizzard nerfed a particularly powerful build. It was so strong with a combo of skills that it dealt several billion damage. You can read more about it here: OP build in Diablo 4 deals several billion damage, works with any class – Blizzard reacts

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Fortnite: Servers are back online – Everything about Update 35.10: Server Status and Patch Notes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 6 minutes

In Fortnite today, on Friday, May 16, 2025, the first update for Chapter 6 Season 3 has been released. All info about patch 35.10 can be found here.

Patch Notes for Update 35.10

  • Fortnite: Ballistic
    • New Map: Cinderwatch
    • Gadgets are now free
    • Economy Changes
      • The number of credits received for a round win has been reduced from 3,300 to 3,100.
      • The number of credits received after a lost round has been reduced from 2,500 to 2,300.
      • The credit cost of smoke grenades has been increased from 200 to 300.
      • The credit cost of flashbangs has been increased from 200 to 300.
      • The credit cost of the Salvo assault rifle has been increased from 2,000 to 2,300.
    • New Weapon: DL-44 Blaster Pistol
    • New Feature: Surrender Vote
    • Changes to the Map “Storm Chaser Cove”
    • Map Adjustments:
      • Storm Chaser Cove
        • Two exploits have been fixed that allowed players to leave the starting area before the barriers were disabled.
        • Diverse bugs related to the asynchronous nature of the mini-map and game area have been fixed.
        • A bug has been fixed that caused players’ feet to clip into the ground of the attacker spawn area.
        • A bug has been fixed that allowed proximity mines to clip into a pillar in “B – Position”.
      • Hammer Fall
        • A bug has been fixed where players could use the impulse grenade to reach an unintended position near the statue area.
      • Other Changes:
        • The duration of the shine effect has been reduced from 12 to 10 seconds, and the shine effect fire rate has been halved.
        • A bug has been fixed that prevented players affected by the shine effect from defusing the Rift Point Device.
        • A bug has been fixed that occasionally caused the game to crash when players selected “Back to Lobby”.

    Friday, 16.05.2025

    3:00 PM

    The article has now been updated with the current patch notes. You can find out more on the official Fortnite page.

    1:11 PM

    The servers are back online and you can log in. Soon we will list the patch notes for you, but until then we wish you a nice day and have fun in Fortnite!

    12:42 PM

    The downtime should end at 11:30 AM according to Epic Status, but it is still ongoing. There has been no statement from Epic regarding how long the downtime will last. We will keep you updated.

    12:26 PM

    These are all the skins that have been data-mined from the new update so far. Others are still encrypted and should be revealed in the coming days:

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    Darth Vader is now becoming more independent in Fortnite. He can join your squad, call out commands, and support you in combat.

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    The new crew skin has been presented in detail, featuring two styles:

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    There should be a free summer skin available. This one is called Iridia Vayne and looks as follows:

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    Shiina has made a complete video about the new skins for you:

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    The new super styles are now also known:

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    New skins have been revealed:

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    The downtime has started. Soon the data miners will release new leaks.

    9:30 AM

    The player search has now been disabled and fans can no longer start a new round. So be prepared, because at 10 AM the servers will be completely shut down.

    8:58 AM

    Good morning! The server will start, beginning at 10:00 AM German time. So get ready and play your last matches until Epic Games pulls the plug. When the servers are down, we will provide you with the most important leaks that data miners can dig up.

    What happens when the server is down? The servers will be shut down. During this time you cannot play Fortnite.

    Server Down in Fortnite – when? The servers will be shut down on May 16, 2025, at 10 AM. A little while before that (about half an hour), matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).

    When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. This is a larger update, so expect 1 to 2 hours.

    When are patch notes released? Epic Games only sporadically presents patch notes for the updates and usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them here.

    If you missed the trailer for Chapter 6 Season 3, you can catch up on it here:

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    Fortnite shows its new season with Star Wars in the trailer

    Fortnite: Patch 35.10 – What do leakers say?

    What can I expect with the upcoming update? Leaker Shiina has already voiced some speculations on X.com about what might be included in the update. The update is supposed to bring new content to the Battle Royale. You can expect the following:

    • General Grievous Cosmetics
    • New Skin for the Mandalorian
    • New collabs and gameplay

    Epic Games may possibly hide one or two shop items in the data. So expect data miners or leaks to uncover plenty of information about upcoming content. Details regarding the next superhero season and the mysterious XP shop are particularly likely.

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    • Fortnite: Ballistic
      • New Map: Cinderwatch
      • Gadgets are now free
      • Economy Changes
        • The number of credits received for a round win has been reduced from 3,300 to 3,100.
        • The number of credits received after a lost round has been reduced from 2,500 to 2,300.
        • The credit cost of smoke grenades has been increased from 200 to 300.
        • The credit cost of flashbangs has been increased from 200 to 300.
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      • New Weapon: DL-44 Blaster Pistol
      • New Feature: Surrender Vote
      • Changes to the Map “Storm Chaser Cove”
      • Map Adjustments:
        • Storm Chaser Cove
          • Two exploits have been fixed that allowed players to leave the starting area before the barriers were disabled.
          • Diverse bugs related to the asynchronous nature of the mini-map and game area have been fixed.
          • A bug has been fixed that caused players’ feet to clip into the ground of the attacker spawn area.
          • A bug has been fixed that allowed proximity mines to clip into a pillar in “B – Position”.
        • Hammer Fall
          • A bug has been fixed where players could use the impulse grenade to reach an unintended position near the statue area.
        • Other Changes:
          • The duration of the shine effect has been reduced from 12 to 10 seconds, and the shine effect fire rate has been halved.
          • A bug has been fixed that prevented players affected by the shine effect from defusing the Rift Point Device.
          • A bug has been fixed that occasionally caused the game to crash when players selected “Back to Lobby”.

      Friday, 16.05.2025

      3:00 PM

      The article has now been updated with the current patch notes. You can find out more on the official Fortnite page.

      1:11 PM

      The servers are back online and you can log in. Soon we will list the patch notes for you, but until then we wish you a nice day and have fun in Fortnite!

      12:42 PM

      The downtime should end at 11:30 AM according to Epic Status, but it is still ongoing. There has been no statement from Epic regarding how long the downtime will last. We will keep you updated.

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      11:12 AM

      The new crew skin has been presented in detail, featuring two styles:

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      11:02 AM

      There should be a free summer skin available. This one is called Iridia Vayne and looks as follows:

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      10:33 AM

      Shiina has made a complete video about the new skins for you:

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      10:27 AM

      The new super styles are now also known:

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      10:14 AM

      New skins have been revealed:

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      10:00 AM

      The downtime has started. Soon the data miners will release new leaks.

      9:30 AM

      The player search has now been disabled and fans can no longer start a new round. So be prepared, because at 10 AM the servers will be completely shut down.

      8:58 AM

      Good morning! The server will start, beginning at 10:00 AM German time. So get ready and play your last matches until Epic Games pulls the plug. When the servers are down, we will provide you with the most important leaks that data miners can dig up.

      What happens when the server is down? The servers will be shut down. During this time you cannot play Fortnite.

      Server Down in Fortnite – when? The servers will be shut down on May 16, 2025, at 10 AM. A little while before that (about half an hour), matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).

      When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. This is a larger update, so expect 1 to 2 hours.

      When are patch notes released? Epic Games only sporadically presents patch notes for the updates and usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them here.

      If you missed the trailer for Chapter 6 Season 3, you can catch up on it here:

      Fortnite: Patch 35.10 – What do leakers say?

      What can I expect with the upcoming update? Leaker Shiina has already voiced some speculations on X.com about what might be included in the update. The update is supposed to bring new content to the Battle Royale. You can expect the following:

      • General Grievous Cosmetics
      • New Skin for the Mandalorian
      • New collabs and gameplay

      Epic Games may possibly hide one or two shop items in the data. So expect data miners or leaks to uncover plenty of information about upcoming content. Details regarding the next superhero season and the mysterious XP shop are particularly likely.

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LoL is supposedly going to fundamentally change how you play, making 4 keys much more important

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 2 minutes

League of Legends has had the same controls for 15 years. With a right-click, you move your champion and attack simultaneously. A new leak now shows that you could control your champs with more than one key in the future.

What does League of Legends allegedly want to change? The X user SkinSpotlights showed in a tweet a new control scheme for the popular MOBA. The data miner found an option that allows the classic right-click control to be replaced with a modern variant.

Which 4 keys could become more important? With the new control scheme, the keys W, A, S, and D will become significantly more important for League of Legends. According to SkinSpotlights, you can control your champion with them and give your right-click a break after 15 years. How the controls behave when using skill shots or the popular “Flash,” which is set to the D key by default for many players, was not uncovered by SkinSpotlights.

In a personal comment under the tweet, he pointed out that this new feature will be purely optional and no one is forced to use the new controls.

In the video, you will see the trailer for Season 2 of 2025 in League of Legends:

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The launch trailer for the new Season 2 2025 in League of Legends

Community is concerned about the new controls

What does the community say about the leaks? The comments under the Reddit post are mixed. The user qonoxzzr lamented on Reddit that the day of the leaks is not April 1. Another user named SpearmintFlower also highlights the positive sides of a new control scheme and writes on Reddit:

  • “Wow. I honestly think that would be the biggest change in League’s history. It completely alters how new players interact with the game. Personally, I find the idea cool; even if it fails, it will make it significantly easier for new players to get into the game. But for a game like LoL, which has been around for so long, such a change seems extremely late, especially considering that the existing player base has been accustomed to the old system for over 10 years.”

Especially new players who have no MOBA experience could find it easier to get into League of Legends with the WASD controls, which are widespread today, than before. In addition to the benefits for new players, Reddit user 2hopp worries about the e-sports scene (via reddit.com):

  • “This could completely destroy the professional scene; imagine if WASD actually becomes the superior input method and there is no guarantee that the currently best players in the world will remain at the top with the new controls.”

It is important to note that this information is merely rumors based on data mining. Whether the new controls will make it into League of Legends is not confirmed.

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In Path of Exile 2, everyone wants a specific value to farm rare loot, but an expert finds: you are wasting your time

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2, players primarily try to get a value on their equipment to obtain rarer loot. An expert has now investigated this and concluded that the hunt is in vain.

What is this value? Those who want to successfully farm in Path of Exile 2 need many items with the value “rarity of items found”. This value ensures that the items found have a higher rarity level. While the total number of items dropped does not increase, their quality is better.

The value can be increased by many hundreds of percent in Path of Exile 2, which is why players are always hunting for equipment with a value of this kind as high as possible. An expert has now tested whether it is really worthwhile and comes to a sober conclusion.

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

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

From 130% upwards, it becomes unnecessary

What did the expert find out? YouTuber ronarray demonstrated in his video on YouTube how much of the important value is enough. For an experiment, he compared different rarity levels under the same conditions, to see how much rarity bonus is really needed.

With a test size of 30 maps each per test, all having similar modifiers for quantity, rarity, rare monsters, and breaches, he compared one set with 0%, 100%, and 200% increased “rarity of items found”.

In the following table, you can compare his findings after 30 maps yourself, the important value of the rare found orbs has been highlighted for you:

Item / Value200%100%0%
Divine Orbs5 pieces5 pieces4 pieces
Annulments5 pieces3 pieces3 pieces
total rare orbs10 pieces8 pieces7 pieces
Chaos Orbs64 pieces66 pieces23 pieces
Exalt Orbs258 pieces332 pieces229 pieces
Vaal Orbs128 pieces125 pieces69 pieces
Orbs of Alchemy85 pieces63 pieces75 pieces
Orb of Chances5 pieces6 pieces5 pieces

As you can see, there is not such a significant increase between 100% and 200% as there is between 0% and 100%. The fact that fewer Exalt Orbs were found at 200% is probably due to the missing ones being converted into other currency items.

By the way: In the experiment, the rarest item from PoE 2 did not drop at all. If you want to watch the experiment yourself, you can find the corresponding video here:

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How much of the value is enough? The expert concludes in his video that 200% of the value is too much. Instead, he thinks the best point is somewhere between 100% to 120%. For safety, he would aim between 120% and 130% for regular maps, as investments in higher values become less noticeable. Anything beyond that seems to be in vain. So those chasing higher values are wasting their time.

In the future, the expert still wants to try the experiment with even more extreme values like 400% increase in the value for rare items, even if the scaling may not be as strong as in the first percentage points. He still wants to see if 400% can make a difference again.

While many players want the best equipment for their character and farm and trade for days, one fan feels quite differently. He simply wanted his reward for supporting the developers in good quality, but that has not worked out so far: Player spends €147 on Path of Exile 2, is disappointed twice

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In a new universe of Batman, one of his most famous villains becomes a horror monster

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The universe of Batman is full of memorable characters. Especially his villains are popular among many comic and superhero fans. This is also due to exciting and tragic backstories. In a new universe, one Batman villain is hit particularly hard.

Which villain is it? Mr. Freeze is one of the most tragic villains from the Batman universe because in most universes he just wants to save his wife Nora. He put her in cryo-sleep to have more time to research her illness, but his funding was cut off.

An accident occurred and he transformed into a cold form and tries to acquire means through crime to research the illness. He often clashes with Batman as a result.

In the new Absolute Universe by DC, significant changes are made to well-known characters, including Mr. Freeze, who has become a nightmarish creature.

An absurd Mr. Freeze version exists in Batman and Robin:

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Batman and Robin – Trailer for the superhero movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

A reinterpretation of the Batman universe

What is the Absolute Universe? In this new universe, DC tells alternative stories of popular heroes. Among them are Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman. The Absolute version of Batman is no longer a rich boy, but a simple worker. After his father’s death, he dedicated himself to fighting crime. More brutal and rudimentary than the classic Bruce Wayne.

What is the deal with Absolute Mr. Freeze? Not only the heroes are new variants of their origin stories, but the villains are also newly interpreted. In Absolute Batman No. 7, we see the new Mr. Freeze for the first time.

After a major fight with Black Mask, he tries to conduct investigations. To do this, he needs a false identity. Therefore, he meets with his old friend Matches. But when they meet, Matches dies from a mysterious disease. Bruce suspects right away that it’s a bioweapon.

To avenge the death, he disguises himself as the engineer Mr. Pennyworth and infiltrates the company V-Core, which is involved in cryo-research in Gotham. There he meets the employee Victor Fries Jr.

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Mr. Freeze as a terrible monster

Who is Victor Fries Jr.? Bruce learns from him that his parents are frozen in a vegetative state, but technically still alive. Victor Fries Jr. tells him that his parents were cryo-researchers who wanted to help terminally ill people by freezing them and researching their diseases. They were obsessed with everything hidden behind the ice.

The only one who has been cured and revived so far was Victor Jr. himself. As a child, he had an incurable disease. His parents froze him to eventually heal him. But it turned him into something terrible.

Why did everything get worse? The ice in which he was frozen contained an ancient bacterium that not only attacked his psyche, but he gained the ability to transform into a hideous monster that looks like a giant ice zombie. He says about the ice:

I felt everything, every moment, and the pain… My God. Ice crunches and twists… The ice is no mercy. It is rage. It is the reckoning

Victor Fries Jr. about his time in the ice (via YouTube)
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How can I read the Absolute Universe? As a Kindle version, you can already buy the English variants of Absolute Batman up to No. 8. The comic Absolute Batman Volume 1 will be released on August 5, 2025. Unfortunately, this is only the English version. There is currently no date for a German version. Until then, you might have to settle for one of the films: All 13 Batman films ranked – Which is the best?

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