One of the best loot shooters of all time is currently being flooded with negative reviews on Steam because the publisher is changing a certain text

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Hundreds of players are currently writing negative reviews about Borderlands and accusing the loot shooter of espionage.

Which game is it about? Borderlands has been flooded with negative reviews on Steam for several weeks now. Borderlands 2 is particularly affected. In the course of the review-bombing, over 760 negative reviews have been written in the past 30 days. Borderlands 1 has also been hit with over 220 critical reviews.

In fact, the Borderlands series is very popular, and particularly Borderlands 2 is considered by fans to be one of the best loot shooters of all time. On the review platform metacritic, the loot shooter has a score of 89 for the PC version, making it better rated than Borderlands 1 (81), Borderlands 3 (81), The Division 1 (80) and 2 (82), as well as Destiny 2 (83).

Borderlands 2 is especially loved by many players for its humor and characters like Handsome Jack. The variety of playable builds and the wide selection of weapons are often praised as well. Accordingly, it has landed high in the ranking of all Borderlands games by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.

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Players complain because Take-Two changed a text

What is behind the negative reviews? A few weeks ago, players on Steam began writing negative reviews for Borderlands 2. The criticism arose following a YouTube video in which the content creator criticized changes to the EULA of the game made by Take-Two Interactive – the publisher of Borderlands. The video gathered around 478,000 views in 3 weeks.

Players particularly criticize two new clauses:

One clause supposedly requires that Take-Two gain access to information such as your name and your IP address. As a result, players call Borderlands 2 in their reviews things like malware or spyware (see Steam).

The second criticized clause prohibits the use of cheats, mod menus, and similar tools that would disturb other players from playing the game as intended. (via take2games.com). They fear this would harm the mod community of the game, and players now face penalties if they use any mods.

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What is true about the community’s criticism? The first criticized clause, which supposedly grants access to personal data such as your name, address, phone number, or IP address, is not even included in the current Terms of Service from Take-Two. These were last updated on February 28.

If you search for “Phone number” in the Terms of Service from Take-Two using the keyboard combination CTRL+F, you will not find any clause that states: Take-Two will be able to access this information from you. However, there is a clause that requires you to create an account to use certain services and provide your name and email address during account creation. You certainly know this process from many games.

Moreover, it is not uncommon for games – especially their anti-cheat systems – to retrieve your IP address. Ubisoft explains this in their EULA on Steam, but also Bungie for the use of BattlEye in Destiny 2.

The wording of the second criticized clause suggests that you are only not allowed to disturb other players, gain an unfair advantage while playing, or get paid content for free – for example, through cheats, mod menus, or unauthorized mods. This could mean that authorized mods can still be used under certain circumstances. However, the wording is not clear in this regard, making the general use of mods at your own risk.

You will not use exploits or illegal or unauthorized means to affect or adversely influence the ability of other users to utilize the services as intended, to gain an unfair advantage while playing, or to gain access to virtual items or other content to which you have no valid claim. This includes the use of cheats or so-called “mod menus”, unauthorized mods, hacks, glitches, or other technical exploits, as well as phishing, scamming, or social engineering.

The Terms of Service from Take-Two that apply to Borderlands are also expected to apply to GTA 6, as the company is also the publisher of Rockstar Games.

Borderlands 4 is expected to be released in 2025, the latest installment of the popular loot shooter for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. You can read the most important information already known about the game on MeinMMO: Borderlands 4 will be released in 2025 – All information about release, characters, trailers

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A WoW player waits for 19 hours for his dream mount, only to find out that it doesn’t fly – ‘That’s how you look like a boss from Elden Ring’

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

If you want to have the perfect mount for your transmog set in WoW, you have to put in some effort. However, you should first check whether the animal meets all the requirements.

Which mount is it? The WoW player Dr_Kaatz wanted to get the appropriate mount for the heroic outfit from the Sanctum of Domination, which is not so easy because of the yellow-golden shimmering style of the armor.

He set his sights on the Reins of the Fallen Steed, which can drop in the Maw with a chance of 10.59 percent from the namesake “Fallen Steed”. According to his Reddit post, Dr_Kaatz lay in wait. It took 19 hours for the rare spawn to finally show up. And the player was lucky: right on the first kill, he was able to pull the reins from the defeated opponent.

A screenshot showing the armor and mount in glorious splendor was provided by the player:

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Flying is even better

What’s the catch? When Dr_Kaatz first mounted his new steed, he discovered that the horse is one of the relatively few exceptions that cannot fly in the current World of Warcraft. Correspondingly frustrated, the player expressed himself on Reddit:

There are only 3 mounts that have the same color scheme as the heroic Sanctum gear, but none of them can fly. So many mounts that make no sense to fly can fly. There are so many other HORSES that can fly, but the one with a 10% drop chance and a 14-hour timer, which, mind you, is dead, cannot fly? Please Blizzard, it fits so well with the transmog, please check the box that lets this mount fly.

Dr_Kaatz on Reddit

How does the community react to this? With more than 2,800 upvotes and over 200 comments.

  • Adventurous_Topic202 finds on Reddit: “But it still looks cool.”
  • Clbull adds on Reddit: “Now you look like a moderately strong boss from Elden Ring” – with this Clbull refers to the iconic Tree Sentinel that you see patrolling when you first step into the Lands Between in Elden Ring.
  • Due-Construction8477 has a humorous anecdote ready on Reddit: “That reminds me of my raid lead: During BfA, I often visited him and every day he said: ‘Let me just quickly do my Koa’fon Dailies.’ And one day he finally got that flying dinosaur and jumped off the hill, only to find out that his long-awaited mount couldn’t fly. I almost fell off my chair laughing.”
  • Internal-Success2759 criticizes on Reddit as well: “Yeah, that’s really a pity. I have no idea why some horses can fly and others cannot. What’s even funnier – some color variants of flying horses cannot fly.”
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What do you think: Should Blizzard also allow the remaining mounts to fly? What criteria do you use to choose your active mount? Let us know in the comments! What players go through in WoW for the perfect mount is also the topic of this story: WoW players invest fortunes to never have to hear the annoying dialogue of a boss again after years of grinding

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5 strong alternatives when you are done with Expedition 33

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 5 minutes

Are you done with Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and still want more? Then we have 5 alternatives that are worth it – depending on what you liked so much.

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 was one of the big gaming hits of the year that thrilled RPG fans all over the world. But as good as the RPG was, it did eventually come to an end. This led many players to feel an inner emptiness and hunger for a new game.

But what should you play instead? We want to introduce you to a handful of games that you can seamlessly continue with after completing Expedition 33.

Of course, we are aware that there is currently no game that is “exactly like” Clair Obscur Expedition 33. The game was virtually unique in its blend of mechanics and gameplay content. But let’s take a look at titles that at least have similar mechanics, a fantastical world, or narrative depth.

Maybe you will find a game in this list that you can try if the hunger for Expedition 33 is still not satisfied.

Final Fantasy XVI

Even though you often hear that Clair Obscur Expedition 33 became what fans of Final Fantasy XVI wished for, FFXVI is a good game.

The combat system is action-oriented, and dodging is an important part of the gameplay, even though dodging here is primarily based on correct positioning and not on the lightning-fast pressing of a button – that is possible too, but not necessarily required.

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Learning the attack patterns of the often gigantic enemies is also necessary to survive boss fights. Because when the massive harpy strikes with its claws, you’d better learn quickly where the blow will land if your life bar is on the line.

In terms of a complex story with exciting twists, FFXVI can definitely keep up with Expedition 33. The fantasy world is quite complex, consisting of different kingdoms full of intrigues and political machinations.

Especially when you have gotten used to Verso’s voice, switching to Final Fantasy XVI should be easy – because they share the same voice actor and the personalities of the two protagonists are relatively similar.

Pro
  • Strong graphics
  • Complex, multi-layered plot
  • Large game world with a lot of freedom
Contra
  • No parry system
  • Not turn-based
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A survival game with zombies and knights seemed already dead, now it returns with a new trailer and it looks really good

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A survival game on Steam promised knights and zombies three years ago. For a long time, it seemed to be dead. Now, the developers are finally back with a new trailer, and it brings great joy to fans.

Which game is being discussed? Blight: Survival is a co-op game that throws you into a medieval world full of zombies. The game was announced in 2022 with a 5-minute gameplay trailer, after which there was a long silence.

Now, the developers have returned with a new trailer and a blog post on Steam. This one focuses entirely on one of the biomes in the game. 

You can see the trailer here:

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Fans already love the dark atmosphere

What does the trailer show? It features the marchland: a muddy and bloody swamp area. At first glance, it doesn’t seem inviting – nor does it on the second glance. 

  • Countless corpses lie by the roadside, others are draped over torture devices or hanging from the gallows
  • The pale sunlight and heavily desaturated colors further contribute to a dark atmosphere
  • In the distance, the swamp stretches out, interspersed with scattered ruins

How are the reactions to the trailer? Those who have been there from the beginning are happy about the new sign of life. In the comments on YouTube, they write among other things:

  • “THE DREAM IS NOT DEAD YET. Wonderful to see that the project is still alive” (thealmightyaku-4153)
  • “You have no idea how long we waited for a new teaser – thank you” (Zekn48)
  • “I must say you guys really hit the nail on the head with the atmosphere” (kieranadamson3224)
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Co-op action with knights and zombies

What kind of game is this? The developers themselves describe their game as “extraction-lite.” In it, you search for the source of the “Blight” – a plague that transforms humans into zombie-like monsters, in co-op with up to three other players.

Since the original announcement, quite a bit has changed at the developer Haenir Studio:

  • In 2024, the developer announced a partnership with Behaviour Interactive. The studio behind Dead by Daylight is taking on the role of publisher.
  • At the beginning, there were only two developers working at Haenir on Blight: Survival, but now there are “some dozens of full-time developers” from Behaviour on board. This was revealed by the community manager Brandon in the pinned comment under the trailer.

When will the game be released? Unfortunately, there is still no release date for Blight: Survival. According to the community manager, the game still has “a long way to go” – so even a release in 2025 seems unrealistic.

Since the announcement of Blight: Survival, there have been hardly any new games that have transported the zombie setting to the medieval period. However, there is one, and that is God Save Birmingham. You can find out more in our article on MeinMMO: In a new zombie game on Steam, you must survive an apocalypse, but this time in the Middle Ages

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A player buys an expensive gaming monitor, but the seller comes up with a brilliant idea and ships the device in a “garbage bag”

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

If you order hardware online, you usually receive your order in a box. But for one gamer, it went differently: He had ordered a gaming monitor, but it arrived only wrapped in plastic.

What did the user do? The gamer reports on Reddit that he ordered an OLED gaming monitor from Alienware at the retailer Best Buy. The device was apparently used, but according to the seller in “excellent” condition. This generally means that the device is unused and, at worst, only the HDMI cable is missing, which the first buyer forgot to repack.

But when the shipment with the monitor arrived at the gamer, he was quite astonished. Because instead of arriving in the original box, the screen came without the original box and additional protection, only rolled up in plastic.

The gamer explained that he reacted quite incredulously and would send the shipment back without opening it. He stated in a further post on Reddit:

That corresponds quite closely to my reaction. I will return it. I can imagine that the service representative handling the return today will react the same way.

What’s going on behind this? Another user had a similar shipping problem with Best Buy and explained in his post on Reddit that he had called the seller: The person on the phone explained to him that while Best Buy has generic boxes, these are not suitable for shipping as they are not item-specific.

Therefore, such products generally should not be shipped. However, it is not known why this continues to happen. He himself explained when he brought his damaged, unpackaged television to the nearest store:

When I brought the device to my store, the store manager said that if it had come from their store (which was not the case), anyone who had dealt with the television would have been fired on the spot.

Some users additionally point out that one should never buy open boxes (in English “Open Box shipped”). Otherwise, you might end up with something like this, and both buyers and sellers would be frustrated.

Do not accept damaged packages

Amazon is now also shipping without a box: If you order things, you should pay attention to the condition of the shipping box if it even still exists. Amazon, for example, is now moving towards placing the shipping label directly on the product packaging to save an additional shipping box.

Amazon’s argument: One less box is better for the environment. The downside, however, is that the product is less protected, and everyone can see from the outside what you have ordered. Especially for high-priced products, this can quickly become a problem.

At Amazon, you can at least check the option during your order for Amazon to ship your package in an additional box. Be sure to do this while ordering, as it is no longer possible afterward.

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Do not accept damaged boxes and better return them

Do not accept a damaged box: If this box is already in a disastrous condition, you should refuse acceptance.

Even though such a refusal has become more difficult today: since the COVID-19 pandemic, many service providers have started to ring once and then leave the package at the door. This is not unproblematic: because with your signature, you confirm that the package has arrived in perfect condition to you.

In principle, it is stated, for example, by the Consumer Advice Center:

  • If the product in the box has suffered damage, you can report this to your carrier within seven days of receipt. This is DHL, UPS, Hermes, or whoever shipped your package.
  • If you notice damage, you must report it to the sender within seven days so that they can file a complaint with the carrier. The carrier is liable for safe transport.
  • If the package is lost, you must contact the retailer or sender. Because they bear the transport risk and are obligated to refund the purchase price.
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Such broken packages are unfortunately no longer rare. Recently, a user showed his “delivery” – and it quickly became a meme on the internet: User buys gaming system, but PC looks like it was run over by a truck: “I’ve never experienced anything like this”

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Start-ups want to attract Gen Z with cool offers, but they want something completely different

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

Generation Z graduates are not looking for cool benefits like ping pong tables in their first job, but rather to get rid of their debt.

Generation Z faces many stereotypes, especially in the workplace. Ben Christensen, co-founder of the career platform Handshake, recently explained what is really behind the mindset of Generation Z. His platform is aimed specifically at university graduates worldwide and aims to ease their entry into the workforce.

He observed that benefits like unlimited kombucha and a ping pong table are nice, but Generation Z values quite different things.

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Out of debt and a mentor, please!

What is important to Generation Z? Generation Z prioritizes differently than previous graduates. Christensen explains at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit (via fortune.com):

Students tell us: Cool, your ping pong table with kombucha on tap is really nice, super fun, but I want to know what will make a difference in my life, […] They are looking for things like learning and development opportunities. They ask: ‘Where is your scholarship that I can invest in myself and my development in a few years?’

In addition to development opportunities, students also place importance on getting rid of their debt. The repayment of student loans “is important to them when thinking about their next job,” explains Christensen. Instead of fun benefits, Generation Z seems to care more about advancing in their careers.

What does Generation Z think about remote work? According to Christensen, there is also a misconception here. His data shows that 81% of users on his platform want to connect with people in their first job. 47% of them also want to maintain contact with people in the professional world after their first job.

Generation Z is looking for a mentor “from whom they can learn how to navigate the workplace,” says Christensen. He advises employers to think about how to implement personal connections, even if it is a company that offers remote work and home office options.

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That Generation Z prefers success in their new job and opportunities for further education over fun benefits may surprise many startups still trying to impress with outlandish offerings. However, once Generation Z enters the job, they are also quick to turn the tables: Generation Z has become bosses, and the first thing they do: They complain about how young people work

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The mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV finally shows how you will be raiding on your phone

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 2 minutes

New information on the mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV has been release. In addition to a roadmap for the chinese relase, there are insights into one of the endgame raids of A Realm Reborn, armor dyeing, and the UI update.

What do raids look like on mobile? A Chinese Bilibili account hosted a live letter stream regarding the mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV. It included, among other things, first insights into the endgame raids of the base version of the game, A Realm Reborn.

The character is controlled with a movement pad at the bottom left of the screen. On the right are the buttons for sprinting, jumping, attacking, as well as seven action buttons and the limit break.

The raid shown was The Binding Coil of Bahamut – Turn 1. However, the fight seems to have been simplified: there are no running paths, and players start directly at the first boss in a simplified arena. New elements include interruptible mechanics, new slime or puddle mechanics, tank swaps, and a split boss phase. The developers have thus not just copied the fight but updated it with fresh mechanics.

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Up to 16 colors per armor and UI reworks

What else was shown? Besides first insights into the mobile raids, there was also initial information on other gameplay details. An Auto Pathing System is supposed to help navigate quests and FATEs.

Armour will also be dyeable as usual. According to the stream though, up to 16 different color channels are possible. This is huge, since within the main game, a maximum of two different colors can currently be used per item at the same time. The UI allows players to choose whether to dye all channels simultaneously or assign each one individually a desired color.

As teased at the beginning of the news, there are adjustments to the combat system. One new feature is a dodge button that all classes will receive. The action has a 15-second cooldown. How exactly it will function is still unknown.

Additionally, it should be possible to view player statistics, and the UI has been redesigned for mobile and optimized for touch screens.

Explicitly not included in Final Fantasy XIV Mobile are supposedly gacha mechanics. According to the developers at LightSpeed Studio, they are completely avoiding these. The focus will be on a few microtransactions.

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

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

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

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

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

The trailer for Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back:

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From the beginning and end of the Death Star

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

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

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

The true Star Wars

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

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

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

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Marco from Nerdkultur talks about the Star Wars series Andor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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Clair Obscur Thrives on Its Humor in a Dark Setting

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

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

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

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

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Another development studio shows, on the other hand, that silly suggestions can also go in the wrong direction. They developed colorful skins for their shooter that they probably won’t make again in this form: Leaker Says Activision Knows That Many New Skins Look Silly – Discusses Future Plans

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

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Sony’s approach seems to be paying off

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

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

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

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

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

An ADC Legend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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Accidentally Exposed as a Pirate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Kutzner Paul Kutzner Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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Gifts for Everyone

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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Dandadan fans wish for a theater premiere

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

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

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

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When does Season 2 come out? Season 2 of Dandadan will premiere on July 3, 2025 (via ADN on X). The anime can be seen on Crunchyroll and ADN, each with its own German dubbing.

For those who want to see the first three episodes beforehand, there is an opportunity: On June 10, 2025, the 93-minute premiere including bonus material will be shown in theaters. Here, the original Japanese audio with German subtitles will be available. All information about the tickets can be found here: All Animes coming to theaters in Germany in 2025

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

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

Here you can watch the trailer for Roblox:

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Roblox is not just a game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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Chrono Odyssey at the Summer Game Fest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

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

This is the current situation:

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

Gamers Nexus criticizes Nvidia’s practice

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

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As Burke reports, Nvidia attempts to influence reporting purposefully by tying access to interviews, technical insights, and test samples to conditions. Gamers Nexus criticizes this tactic as unethical and damaging to the credibility of the entire tech reporting.

The arguments from Gamers Nexus:

  • Nvidia only grants access to technical experts, interviews, and pre-release test samples if reviewers prominently discuss certain technologies like DLSS and MFG 4X in their reviews.
  • Nvidia seems to view the relationship with reviewers as “business”: those who cooperate gain access, while those who do not are excluded. This undermines the independence and objectivity of the reporting.
  • Nvidia tries to control the public depiction of their products by preferentially providing “friendly” media with exclusive access. Less cooperative or critical media are disadvantaged or excluded from important information.
  • These practices damage the credibility of all reviews of Nvidia technologies (especially DLSS and MFG) because readers and viewers can no longer know whether the reporting is independent.

According to Gamers Nexus, Nvidia is known in the industry for responding harshly to criticism or unwanted reporting. For this reason, manufacturer EVGA has withdrawn from the Nvidia partnership.

Steve Burke explained that there is a risk of losing permanent access to Nvidia products due to such disclosures. However, he considers transparency and honesty towards the community to be more important.

What is the validity of the accusations? This is not the first time Nvidia has attracted attention with similar accusations. For example, the magazine Heise.de reported that Nvidia had required journalists to sign a far-reaching NDA. Heise stated: “Nvidia NDA as a muzzle for journalists.”

In the case of the RTX 4060, this practice with exclusive previews reportedly also existed. This was reported, among others, by Computerbase.de: Here, too, there was an exclusive allowance from the manufacturer, provided the focus of the reporting on these contents was placed on performance gains from DLSS 3 including Frame Generation, only comparing in selected games, and only testing with settings prescribed by Nvidia.

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In Germany, the preview from GameStar Tech faces criticism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  1. Reddit