In a current beta of Dune: Awakening, the developers present their new survival game to the public. Even large Twitch streamers do not miss the opportunity to test the game live. However, shroud is faced with an unfair method that affects him so badly that the developers have to respond.
What kind of beta is this? From May 9, 2025, to May 12, 2025, the beta of Dune: Awakening runs. Before the launch on June 10, 2025, players still have the chance to play the survival game in the Dune universe.
The Twitch streamer shroud also seized the opportunity and streamed the game live on Twitch. However, a situation arises with well-known streamer Tyler1, who uses an unfair tactic to take out shroud.
The developers react live to this and promise: We will definitely fix this before the launch.
You can find a story trailer for Dune: Awakening here:
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Dune: Awakening fuels the hype with a new story trailer
The Invincible Strategy in PvP
What happened? In a clip on Twitch, you can see how Tyler1 uses the game’s knife and continuously attacks shroud in PvP with it. The problem for shroud is that he is stunlocked. This means that while he is being hit by the knife, he cannot defend himself, as an attack puts him into a brief Stagger animation.
Since Tyler1 can continuously attack with the knife, shroud cannot get out of this animation. In other words, Tyler1 can easily take out shroud slowly by not stopping swinging the knife.
The developers also reacted to this situation live (via Twitch). Embarrassed, the developers watched the situation and laughed. However, they explained that they already know about the problem and that the Stunlock is not intended.
While they themselves laugh about the situation, they promise that they will fix the problem before the game is released.
The best builds in Diablo 4 are those where certain skills are enhanced with all possible buffs. However, for barbarians, this has been the same skill for several seasons, perhaps with some variations. Now the muscle-bound players are complaining and say that the other abilities deserve some love too.
What skills are those?
Dust Devils have been the top choice for damage in the best builds for barbarians for many months.
This is not even a skill, but a secondary ability triggered by other skills like Whirlwind. The Whirlwind Barbarian is even one of the strongest builds ever in Season 8.
The second ability that keeps being used is Earthquake – and it is rarely triggered directly, but usually as an effect of other skills or even simply through rune words.
This is what barbarians say: On Reddit, barbarian players are now complaining about this very fact. For several seasons, builds around Dust Devils and Earthquake have been the dominating builds for barbarians in the top tier.
At times, the builds have been absolutely absurd. In Season 6, an expert defeated bosses hands-free with Dust Devils and Earthquake and simply watched AFK as they died. The players explain: There are five unique multipliers for Earthquake alone. Whirlwind has none.
Moreover, barbarians are unplayable without their shouts; they must always be part of the kit, otherwise one can forget about it. The actual primary skills like Whirlwind, Iron Maelstrom, or Upheaval are useless and, if anything, triggers for something else.
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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Season 8 mit Belial
Barbarians used to do “more”, other classes face similar issues
Players remember that barbarians used to have more build variance. In the early seasons, for example, “Hammer of the Ancients” or short: HotA builds, or Death Blow were prominently featured. Hammer of the Ancients caused millions in damage in Season 2.
Other classes are facing similar issues. In several comments, players compare the barbarian to druids, where many builds revolve around rabies infections. However, druids generally have a harder time.
In recent seasons, Blizzard has mostly spent a lot of time fixing issues and ironing out bugs. Only now, as mentioned in a recent interview, do they have time to try new things. New aspects may therefore soon come into play, as players wish.
However, some mechanic will likely continue to outshine all others in one season for a while. After all, there will always be something that is mathematically the best, and many players will rely on that. Although Blizzard announced to handle overpowering mechanics and builds differently in the future – the upcoming patch 2.2.1 will bring many buffs.
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On June 2, 2025, Part 1 of the Seasons of the Worm Cult from Elder Scrolls Online will start. Anyone who is into seasonal content will definitely need the new Content Pass. But what’s actually included? And what about ESO Plus and the free updates? MeinMMO summarizes everything about the new payment model for you.
It has almost become a tradition that the largest content package of the year for Elder Scrolls Online arrives in June. This will also be the case in 2025. However, you can expect that next month there won’t be another chapter – as there have been annually since 2017 – but rather the start of the first season of the MMORPG.
This season is called Seasons of the Worm Cult and is set to last until the end of the year. Anyone who wants to play the associated seasonal content must definitely have the new Content Pass.
Other new features will come through the planned free updates on the live servers. And then there’s also the optional ESO Plus subscription, which is still intended to exist but has nothing to do with the seasons. It’s quite a mess, which we will break down for you below.
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What do I pay up to 90 euros for?
You can already purchase the new Content Pass, which is available in two variants:
2025 Content Pass for 49.99 euros (PC) or 54.99 euros (PlayStation and Xbox)
2025 Premium Edition for 79.99 euros (PC) or 89.99 euros (PlayStation and Xbox) – includes the Content Pass plus the base game and all 8 chapters
This is included in the Content Pass: Those who purchase the new Content Pass will gain access to the following content:
The zone Solstice with all its associated content (June 2, 2025 on PC, June 18, 2025 for Xbox and PlayStation)
The world event around the wall and another dungeon pack (Q3 2025) – although the developers stated that it should also be possible to contribute to the success of the world event without a Content Pass (in what form is unclear)
The season finale with an extension of the region plus new content (Q4 2025)
Here is an overview of the Seasons of the Worm Cult
Anyone who buys the Content Pass before the start of the season will receive the following pre-order rewards:
Action pack “Muschelstrom Beach”
Mount “Lion Guard Horse of the 10th Anniversary”
Companion “Mudcrab of the 10th Anniversary”
What about the free updates?
They are supposed to continue to occur regularly and, in addition to the usual bug fixes and balancing adjustments – as usual – bring new content or features that affect the entire game and are not just part of a season. Some examples of this include:
The new subclasses, which have been introduced with the new season, are to be available to all players.
The new “Welcome Back” features, intended to make it easier for returning players to come back to Tamriel.
According to a Q&A session with the developers, the new raid is supposed to come with the free update 46 in June.
The gameplay trailer for the Seasons of the Worm Cult:
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Elder Scrolls Online: The Seasons of the Worm Cult in the New Gameplay Trailer
What about ESO Plus?
The optional subscription for Elder Scrolls Online is supposed to continue to exist and be regularly expanded with additional benefits. For many years, it has been possible to purchase DLCs either via the Crown Store or unlock them with an active ESO Plus subscription. In addition, after some time, the chapter from the previous year always ended up in the subscription.
Due to the lack of new chapters, the latter will no longer happen. The DLC Fallen Banners, however, was still included in the ESO Plus subscription in March. Whether this will happen with upcoming dungeon content is unclear. A dungeon pack named “Feast of Shadows” is announced for the third quarter, and then we will know for sure.
The ESO Plus subscription has always provided you with more inventory space.
These are the current benefits of ESO Plus:
Access to all DLCs and chapters available in the Crown Store (exception: the chapter Gold Road from 2024 is currently not included)
1,650 crowns per month, for the Crown Store in-game
Unlimited storage space for crafting materials
Double space in the bank
10% increased experience gainandgold gain
10% bonus for alliance points and Tel’Var stones
10% increased profit from knowledge treasures in archives
10% increased inspiration gain andanalysis speed
Double number of placeable furnishing and collection items
Exclusive ability to dye costumes
Double number of maximum transmutation crystals
Exclusive access to unique offers in the Crown Store
Access to the companions Tanlorin and Zerith-Var
How exactly the developers want to expand ESO Plus in the future is currently unclear. The standard price for 30 days remains at 12.99 euros per month. Those who subscribe for 3, 6, or 12 months get corresponding discounts on the monthly price (10.41 euros per month is the cheapest option).
What about future seasons?
The developers emphasized in their presentation that 2025 is a transition year and that there will be a completely new zone in the summer for that reason. Upcoming seasons are expected to differ more clearly from the chapters of previous years starting in 2026 and will have entirely different durations. This will certainly also impact the prices of future Content Passes.
Bill Gates once spoke at a conference about the potential of artificial intelligence. He believes that AI can help people learn.
What is Bill Gates talking about? At the ASUGSV, a tech conference in San Diego (USA), Bill Gates spoke in April 2023 about the potential of artificial intelligence to help students or learners in their studies – starting with reading and writing (via YouTube).
For many students, a kind of tutor is too expensive, said Gates. A good teacher goes through their students’ texts, highlights unclear points, and notes what information is missing in a text. According to Gates, AI could play an important role as a kind of “teacher,” providing feedback to students and helping them improve their writing skills, for example.
AI is also believed to assist us in getting better at math, Gates believes:
If you take the next 18 months, AI will act as an assistant to the teacher and provide feedback on writing. And then it will amplify what we can do in math.
How can AI help? Almost 25 months have passed since the conference in San Diego, and there are already AI tools like “DeepL Write” and “LanguageTool” that provide you with detailed feedback on texts.
In addition to traditional spell checking and grammar checks, such tools show things like word repetitions or more professional formulations. Moreover, you can present a text you have written to artificial intelligence and ask for suggestions for improvement.
Chatbots like ChatGPT can then inform you that you could, for example, shorten or better structure paragraphs; use active instead of passive phrasing to make a text more vivid or should substantiate a statement better.
In the field of mathematics, AI can provide you with explanations or example problems. Bill Gates himself has already visited a school that uses AI in the classrooms. For example, a math teacher used artificial intelligence to create text problems for her students (via gatesnotes).
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“We have created a monster” – A Spanish model earns up to 10,000 euros a month, yet she is not real
What is the difference with computers? Software that was previously used without AI primarily checks basic spelling – as is known from Microsoft Word or LibreOffice. Complex analyses of writing style are rather atypical as they are demanding cognitive tasks, says Gates. Computers can, unlike artificial intelligence, only execute predefined commands.
New tasks must be manually programmed into a computer, and so they can only provide limited feedback to students regarding their performance and assist in learning. However, according to Gates, AI is truly good at this.
Artificial intelligence can therefore now help you improve your skills – just as Bill Gates predicted in 2023. However, you can use chatbots not only to obtain feedback on your works.
ChatGPT can also assist in researching or translating various languages, although you should of course check in the second step whether the chatbot’s response is correct. You can read more tips on how to use AI for school here: ChatGPT: The 9 best tips for school and studies
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The ongoing strike of the voice actors is now also affecting Destiny 2. An important character will initially manage without their voice.
Who is losing their voice? As Bungie stated in “This Week in Destiny” on May 8, some voice actors who provided voices for characters in Destiny 2 are currently unavailable for recordings.
This means that some characters in The Edge of Fate and Rite of the Nine content will lose their previous English voice and be given a new voice actor. Affected characters include Ikora Rey. Therefore, if you play Destiny 2 in English, you will notice a change in the voice.
Additionally, Orin and Chioma will be voiced by new actors in The Edge of Fate and Rite of the Nine content.
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Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate – Teaser for the big reveal in May
What is the deal with the silent dialogues? Bungie also warns in “This Week in Destiny” on May 8 that some Rite of the Nine content might be silent and The Edge of Fate content could play only with English voiceover.
In order for players, regardless of their origin and native language, not to miss any story content, subtitles will be activated by default.
Which languages will be silent and whether the German voiceover will be affected is currently unknown. In Episode Ketzerei, players reported on Steam that they discovered gaps in Spanish and French. However, other players stated that all languages would be affected.
Why are the voice actors unavailable? The unavailability of the voice actors is due to a strike by the SAG-AFTRA union (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists). The union has been striking in the video game industry for several months.
The background of the strike involves failed contract negotiations between the union and companies that are supposed to ensure a future and fair pay for union members even in times of artificial intelligence. In addition to Bungie, companies like Electronic Arts and Activision are also affected. Shortly after the strike began, some gamers feared that the situation could also impact GTA 6: The publisher of GTA 6 is affected by a major strike – Fans are now worried about the release
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Warhammer 40,000 is known for its absurd scales. Everything is simply bigger, worse, more powerful. In particular, the Imperium of Man shines here with megalomania, which is especially evident in an absurd battle suit: the Imperial Knight.
In addition, there are armor plates several centimeters thick that can withstand even heavy ammunition. Only special weapons can penetrate a Space Marine’s power armor. On the battlefield, few soldiers can stand against such a monster.
Unless he himself wears armor that is almost 5 times larger than the armored Space Marine. The Imperium of Mankind has exactly such armors, operated by just one person. The Imperial Knights count among the largest ground weapons that the Imperium possesses.
In the series Broken Lance, you will see Imperial Knights in action:
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Der Trailer zu Broken Lance, der Serie mit den riesigen Imperialen Rittern in Warhammer 40.000
A golden throne for each knight
Strictly speaking, Imperial Knights are not the soldiers, but the battle suits. Their pilots are called Knight Scion.
However, the knight and his pilot are not really separable, as the pilot sits, similar to the Emperor, on a throne, and his brain is directly connected to the suit. He “becomes” the knight.
The connection is not permanent, so the pilot can step out again. However, it often happens that part of the Scion’s personality is transferred to the machine over a lengthy process.
Imperial Knights, like most weapons of the Imperium, come in various versions and “patterns.” The most well-known variants are the Knights Paladin and the Knights Errant. Depending on the type of knight, the size and armament differ, but most have:
a thick armor made of Adamantium
an ion shield for additional protection
various weapons on the arms like meltas or plasma weapons
By the way: The fact that Imperial Knights roughly look like humans may be related to the pilot feeling like himself through the connection. For similar reasons, the cybots, into which dying Space Marines are embedded, also appear roughly human.
Feudal knights who are not just called that
Imperial Knights do not just carry a name from the romanticized past; they also come from knightly worlds that are often ruled by a feudal system with lords and vassals. Chivalric values such as morality and honor are also important.
The knights come from a time before the Imperium even existed as such. Settler fleets set out to alien worlds to colonize them. Their ships served as initial shelter and source of building materials. For this reason, some of the old knights still contain ancient tech that is now lost – such as atomic reactors.
Knight suits, where available, provided protection on the alien and often hostile worlds until a certain dependency eventually developed. The knight house provides protection, and everyone else benefits from it but works for the knight.
Due to the isolation, these governments persisted until the priests of the Mechanicus rediscovered the worlds and united them under Forge Worlds until they were later incorporated into the Imperium. Accordingly, there are various “oaths of loyalty”:
a Questor Imperialis serves only the Emperor
a Questor Mechanicus serves the Omnissiah – who is technically also the Emperor
Giant mechs are not even the biggest the Imperium has to offer
If you think this is already megalomaniacal, you should take a look at Titans. Titans are basically the “adult” version of the Imperial Knights and practically walking fortresses, literally.
Imperial Titans, or “God-Engines”, come in various configurations. The largest among them are over 100 meters tall. Unlike knights, however, Titans require multiple pilots for the many systems.
If that is still not enough for you, then the warrior-priestesses of the Adepta Sororitas may quench your thirst for megalomania. The Sisters of Battle start a fight by throwing a literal cathedral onto a planet and attacking from there.
The truly absurd size ratios in Warhammer 40,000, however, are not found on planets, but in space. Spaceships in the universe have unimaginable dimensions; there is even at least one case where someone has simply attached engines to a planet. And in these dimensions, there are weapons so powerful that there are even scruples about using them: Exterminatus is the worst weapon in Warhammer 40,000, and even the insane Imperium uses it only very rarely.
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The gaming year 2025 has already produced some highlights, including three games from Europe that have each sold several million copies – and this should positively influence the industry, says MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz.
We are almost halfway through the current gaming year (2025) and look back on the usual madness of layoffs and studio successes, exciting games, and failures. What excites me the most looking at 2025:
Three of the currently most successful and best-rated games of this year’s class rely on wonderfully old-school gaming experiences, completely devoid of service character, elaborate funding models, and the resulting questionable design decisions that negatively impact gameplay.
Highlight 1 – Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
In my review of Kingdom Come 2, I already explained how much fun I had with Heinrich in medieval Bohemia. There, you will find a similarly immersive, impressive, and entertaining gaming experience as back in Gothic – with a world and inhabitants that feel alive and (mostly) respond understandably.
Here you can see the launch trailer of Kingdom Come 2:
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: Launch Trailer shows you in 2 minutes what makes the RPG unique
Additionally, there’s the strong presentation of the story, the improved combat system, the avoidance of service nonsense (apart from early announced DLCs), and the enormous scope. To me, this is a significant improvement over Part 1 (which I also thought was great) and is on my shortlist for “Game of the Year” in December.
And the best part: I’m not the only one who thinks so. On Steam, Kingdom Come 2 currently stands at 93 percent positive, with over 72,900 reviews. On Metacritic, the game achieves an 88 Metascore and a user score of 8.7 across all platforms.
All this has also affected the sales figures. The Czech studio Warhorse announced on May 4, 2025, via X.com, that they sold 3 million copies of Kingdom Come 2 after just 3 months. This means the series has now surpassed 10 million copies sold in total.
This strongly reminds me of when I used to sit with my buddies in front of a Nintendo or PlayStation console to have a good time together. I can highly recommend the predecessor, It Takes Two, in this regard as well.
One of the trailers for Split Fiction:
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The creators of It Takes Two reveal their new co-op game Split Fiction for the first time in the trailer
What I have always found very sympathetic about those responsible at Hazelight: They avoid any kind of service model or microtransactions and focus entirely on the co-op experience. Anyone who buys Split Fiction can invite a co-op partner through the friends pass, who doesn’t need their own copy of the game. How cool is that?!
Fortunately, the success proves the developers right. It Takes Two was awarded Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2021 and has sold 20 million copies (via X). Split Fiction has already sold 2 million copies in just one week (via X). On May 6, 2025, an update followed on X: The count is now at 4 million copies sold.
Highlight 3 – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
At MeinMMO’s editorial team, there are several individuals who had or continue to have an incredible amount of fun with the new role-playing game from the French studio Sandfall Interactive. Jasmin has detailed her opinion about the game in the review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. There you will also find the more critical opinions from Alex and me.
One of the trailers for Clair Obscur – Expedition 33:
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – JRPG with French Flair has Release Date
Like Kingdom Come 2, Clair Obscur has also managed to secure a strong 93 percent positive reviews on Steam. On Metacritic, there is currently no better rated game from 2025, with a Metascore of 92 and an outstanding user score of 9.7 (Blue Prince also achieves a 92 Metascore, but receives only 7.7 from the players, via Metacritic).
And what about the sales figures? Well, even though Clair Obscur is in the Game Pass, the role-playing game has already sold more than 2 million copies (via X, on May 6, 2025). This is an enormous success for the debut work of a studio.
Take a cue, dear publishers
On the one hand, I am incredibly happy about the success of the 3 aforementioned games from Europe, because they have given me many entertaining hours this year (in a time when daily news from around the world only cause worry, this is priceless), and also, because you can see how much passion has gone into each development.
On the other hand, I am delighted about the respective successes because I have learned one thing over the years: Trends in the gaming industry have always been driven by financial successes. While various service games have recently flopped hard, the games that currently focus on providing the best possible gaming experience are thriving.
It’s so delightfully old-school that it should definitely inspire other projects. So, dear publishers: Service games are not the ultimate conclusion. Also make games that are simply meant to be as much fun as possible, and where maximum monetization is not the focus. Many players appreciate this and show it with their wallets. Unfortunately, responsible parties often draw the wrong conclusions from failures, for example here: EA believes Dragon Age flopped because it wasn’t like their last big flop Anthem
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It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes.” We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward toRed Wizards in Neverwinter, many events, and a finished game that is coming in 2026.
The highlights of the week:
The early access launch of BitCraft Online has been postponed from May 29, 2025, to June 20, 2025 (via bitcraftonline.com). The reason: they want to avoid Dune: Awakening and Elden Ring Nightreign. Meanwhile, the current beta version received a major update. You can find the patch notes on bitcraftonline.com.
The expansion “Red Harvest” was released for Neverwinter on May 7, 2025, featuring a new adventure zone inspired by the movie “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” a new trial, improved loot, the Red Wizards as enemies, and more. You can find the German patch notes on playneverwinter.com. The launch trailer is available on YouTube.
What else has happened? While the second phase of Alpha Two is still running in Ashes of Creation, there have been fresh servers and a supply of interested testers. Both in combination resulted in an impressive success, which according to studio head Steven Sharif, no other game in Unreal Engine 5 has been able to achieve.
One of the latest trailers for Ashes of Creation introduces the new rogue class:
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Ashes of Creation: Trailer shows gameplay of the rogue class
From May 13 to June 2, the Spring Bloom event is running in New World, featuring a will-o’-the-wisp hunting, event rewards, and more. You can find the details on newworld.com.
This week, a developer update for Fractured Online took place again, during which questions from the community were answered. The work on a new backend system is progressing well, and noticeable improvements have been made for performance as well as for the revision of the environmental textures. You can find the details on fracturedmmo.com.
Update 44.1 for Lord of the Rings Online is scheduled for release on May 14, 2025. The anniversary event will be extended until May 27, 2025, due to issues with the new 64-bit servers (via lotro.com).
With Legion, the new expansion for Eve Online will be released on May 27, 2025. Part of the update will include freelance contracts, new warships, and sovereignty upgrades. You can find the details on eveonline.com.
Jagex had announced some time ago that it wanted to reduce the loot from bosses in RuneScape to balance the economy of the MMORPG. The feedback from the community was so devastating that they have now announced that they will postpone these changes in response to the feedback (via massivelyop.com).
Until May 16, Star Wars Day is still being celebrated in Star Wars: The Old Republic, with bonuses, discounts, and a mini pet as a gift. You can find the details on swtor.com.
For Realm of the Mad God Exalt, a new update was released on May 6, 2025, and season 21 has started. You can find an overview on realmofthemadgod.com. Below is the trailer for the new season:
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The developers of Reign of Guilds have completely revamped the tutorial experience for the early access version of their game and presented plans for later updates. You can find all the details on Steam.
In two weeks, 4Story: The Original is set to go live on Steam. The developers revealed this on Facebook. However, it is unclear what exactly lies behind this version – possibly a kind of classic experience or a re-release? We will find out.
In South Korea, the closed beta for Dragon Sword is about to start, a new MMORPG that is likely to be interesting for Western players as well. With its anime graphics and gameplay, it strongly resembles Genshin Impact and Blue Protocol.
A developer doesn’t just create a surprise hit on Steam, but also mixes in with players to gather authentic feedback up close. However, he remains incognito and takes on the role of an ordinary player.
For just around €10, you can dive into the Early Access of the co-op game and gather valuable items from creepy environments as little robots with up to 5 friends for your creators. However, you should be careful, as creepy creatures are on your heels.
In their dev vlogs, the developers have increasingly been addressing the lore behind their game, as well as classical changes and development progress since the start. This is also the case in the latest video on YouTube, in which developer Pontus Sundstrom reports that he blended in incognito with the community.
You can get an impression of the game in the trailer:
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R.E.P.O. reveals itself in its eerie release trailer
“I even played with many of you, incognito and secretly”
Why did the developer do this? In the video from minute 0:48, Sundstrom reports that during the beta for the new features, he secretly mixed in with players through the random matchmaking. He wanted to ask the community unbiased questions to receive authentic feedback on the innovations.
However, fun was not neglected either, and he adds a clip to the video where he asks his teammates, “how pro they are.” A teammate responds that she is quite a pro and that they have already put over 100,000 hours into the game. That this would not add up with a release on February 26, 2025, is obvious – as they would have had to play for about 4,167 days.
Aside from such rather funny moments, he was also able to receive valuable feedback that will now be incorporated into future updates before the new version goes live.
The second trailer of GTA 6 consists of 5,002 images. A fan uploaded them all and the community is now looking for exciting details.
Where do the images come from? For fans of Grand Theft Auto, an eventful week is coming to an end. After the release of GTA 6 was postponed to May 26, 2026, Rockstar Games released the second trailer for the eagerly awaited action game on May 6.
Since the release of the second trailer, countless amateur detectives have set out to search for exciting details that can be spotted in the trailer if you look closely enough. A fan has now saved each individual frame of the video and uploaded it to the GTA Forum. That’s a total of 5,002 images.
If you want to take a look at the trailer yourself, you can do so here:
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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer
Community analyzes frames, already finds first details
What have the fans already discovered? A lot, even if not everything is really exciting or significant. A forum user named “BadassBaboon” has shared several frames with his discoveries.
We present you here a few of the highlights:
Jason’s hair apparently changes shape and style and curls up at the neck when wet, for example from sweat or water
People have visible body hair, such as on their arms
Jason’s watch could actually work and not just be a fashion accessory
The beer in the bottles sloshes back and forth while Jason runs
In a heist, a monitor shows a screen indicating some kind of lockdown. So there could be hacking minigames again like in GTA V
Jason and Lucia have a console that looks similar to a PS5
Lucia is doing charitable work
Jason’s hair when wetBody hair on characters, see armsJason’s watch worksSloshing beerLockdown screen during the heistGame console with controllerLucia is doing charitable work
Attentive player finds unknown supporting character
A player on Reddit has also discovered a person in screenshots and in the second trailer itself, who appears multiple times in the background. The man is wearing a purple tank top, shorts, a gold chain, and a cap, and seems to be a pilot. He can be seen in a flight at the pilot’s seat as well as while loading the plane.
Nintendo recently updated its account agreements, including a warning of consequences for “unauthorized use.” This could lead to players having their games on the Nintendo Switch or even their entire console temporarily or permanently banned.
What changes has Nintendo made to the agreement? In its updated agreement for using a Nintendo account, Nintendo makes a strict warning about “unauthorized use,” specifically referring to content that is “licensed for personal and non-commercial use only.”
Any unauthorized use of a Nintendo digital product would result in that respective digital product becoming “useless.”
This means that one may neither “lease nor rent nor sublicense, publish, copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble digital products, unless expressly permitted by applicable law.”
Nintendo defines digital products as: “Digital products refer to all games, applications, software, additional content for games, applications and software, vouchers for digital services, and other digital content and digital services that can be accessed through the Nintendo Account Service.”
With this update, the goal is primarily to take action against a specific group of users that has previously caused trouble.
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Nintendo Switch 2 becomes more social thanks to new features
Bans Against Piracy and Emulators
Which group of users is meant? With the change to the agreement, it is likely that they want to take stronger and easier action against users who rely on so-called emulators and pirate and leak games. Emulators are software that allows users, among other things, to illegally play pirated games that were only released for a specific console on a PC.
What does this have to do with Zelda? In the past, there have been several lawsuits against operators and users of such programs, as well as individuals who have pirated and leaked entire games on the internet. This includes the celebrated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which was not only shared via screenshots but also as the entire game on the internet about two weeks before its release.
According to Nintendo, the game was downloaded over 1 million times as a result of the leak and was playable on emulators. Such cases have occurred more frequently in the past, although not to this extent.
For example, the content creator “EveryGameGuru” not only streamed numerous pirated games but also explained to his viewers how they could do it themselves. Nintendo subsequently had all of his videos taken down and took legal action against him. Among other things, a sum of around 7 million euros in damages was demanded.
Nintendo is now widely known for vigorously opposing copyright infringements and asserting its rights. They rigorously ensure bans and deletions as soon as they find material that they deem to violate those rights.
In the world of League of Legends there are many dangerous forces and threats. The Ruination was one of the worst disasters in Runeterra to date. A champion is solely responsible for it and has sealed the fate of many souls and an entire region.
Which champion is it about? After the king of the long-forgotten realm of Camavor had died, his firstborn son was to take the throne. The younger brother of the rightful heir was Viego. Due to the unforeseen death of his older brother, he was appointed king himself.
Viego was never meant to take the crown and lived in pure luxury, which made him complacent and selfish. He showed little interest in his new position and had neither the desire nor the talent to rule. However, as king of Camavor, he met the seamstress Isolde and dedicated his life to her.
Viego was blind with love
While Viego did everything for his beloved Isolde, the nation under his rule grew weaker and weaker. He did nothing but shower his queen with gifts and riches, forgetting everything else in her presence.
His allies were boiling with rage and devised a plan to change things. They sent a group of assassins to depose the king, but the poisoned blade was deflected by his niece Kalista and struck Isolde instead.
The poison took effect quickly, and she fell into a stupor. Viego watched as his beloved Isolde slowly died and became increasingly hopeless during the process. He used his wealth to try to save her, but to no avail. Viego secluded himself with Isolde’s corpse and over time became filled with hatred and violence as his empire descended into chaos.
The trailer for the 2021 season of League of Legends shows the power of the Ruination:
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Trailer for Season 2021 in LoL shows the power of destruction
The secret of the Blessed Isles
Viego desperately wanted to save Isolde. He sent Kalista to find a cure, and she came across the Blessed Isles, where there is a spring of healing water. After Kalista successfully returned from her mission, she found her uncle mad and broken next to his deceased Isolde.
The water could no longer save her, but Viego did not want to accept that. In his madness to resurrect Isolde, he marched with an army to the Blessed Isles. He struck down anyone who stood in his way and finally reached the inner sanctum and the spring of healing water.
Isolde was laid in the basin, and as she came into contact with the water, her corpse rose. Viego succeeded and finally saw his beloved wife and queen again. However, Isolde rose as a terrible spirit from darkness and wrath.
Filled with rage, pain, and confusion as to why she was awakened from her death slumber, she took Viego’s enchanted sword and drove it through his heart. The magic of the water and the sword combined, causing a tremendous explosion, and a dark mist swept over the Blessed Isles.
The King of Ruination with his enchanted blade and an army of undead and soulless
Viego and his realm were forgotten
The dark mist transformed all living beings into tormented undead and turned the once Blessed Isles into the Shadow Isles. The mist was named the Ruination and remains one of the greatest threats in Runeterra to this day. Viego and his realm of Camavor have been forgotten, and the Shadow Isles claim new souls day by day.
How did he return? In 2021, a novel by Anthony Reynolds was published that is part of the official lore of League of Legends. In “Ruination: A League of Legends Novel,” the author describes all the events surrounding the Ruination. The Chain Warden Thresh was the trigger for Viego’s return after he had gathered the destructive energy for centuries and finally brought Viego back from a realm in between to Runeterra.
Since his return, black mist has been pouring from his broken heart, consuming anyone who stands in his way as he searches for his beloved Isolde.
On April 24, 2025, a new JRPG was released on Steam, the script of which is so lengthy that many countries simply refuse to translate it. Nonetheless, the game enjoys great popularity among players.
What game is it? It is “The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-” published by Aniplex Inc. It was developed under the guidance of game directors Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, who have already contributed to JRPG giants like Danganronpa. The ambitious JRPG was released on April 24, 2025, for Steam and Nintendo Switch.
The game seems to have struck a chord with its players, as it currently has 89% positive reviews, receiving a “very positive” rating on Steam (as of May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM) and is very popular, achieving a peak player count of 10,026 on April 27, 2025 (via SteamDB).
Particularly in focus for fans is the profound story. You take on the role of teenager Takumi Sumino, who must protect his school with 14 classmates from invading monsters for 100 days. In tactical, turn-based RPG battles, you must assert yourself while also building strong bonds with your comrades.
However, it is precisely the story that is likely the reason why the game will probably never be released in many languages.
Here you can watch the trailer for the game:
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The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-: Trailer for the new JRPG by the creators of Danganronpa
“The script of The Hundred Line is long enough to print 60 paperback novels”
Why don’t countries want to translate the game? Throughout the game, you must make numerous, sometimes consequential decisions that can lead you along 100 different routes to just as many endings. No, that is not a typo – there really are 100 different endings that you can experience.
You can have as many different gameplay experiences as the game has in-game days. While this offers a very high replay value, it is also the main reason why the game will likely never be available in many languages, as game director Kazutaka Kodaka explained in a post on x.com:
This is the reason many countries have declined to localize the game, why you do not have to complete every single route, and why I hope you take your time and enjoy the game slowly over a long period. No matter when you play, it will offer you a different kind of storytelling.
He refers to a post from Nintendo via x.com, in which they compare the length of the script to 60 paperback novels. This amounts to about 6 million characters, as Kazutaka Kodaka explains in an interview with Denfaminicogamer.
However, it is important to him to make players aware that it is not necessary to play all 100 endings. The idea behind this is rather that each player can receive an ending that feels “truly right” for them. (via x.com) Nevertheless, one can of course also try to reach other endings intentionally.
Despite its script length, the game is expected to have a playtime of about 30 hours per playthrough if you merely follow the main story. However, if you want to complete everything, you will need to invest an average of 193 hours (via howlongtobeat.com). If you are unsure whether the game is for you, you can also play a demo on Steam.
A team of experts has released a new MMO on Steam that is completely different from all genre counterparts. In Equinox: Homecoming, it’s all about horseback riding and detective stories.
What kind of MMO is this? The development team from the Swedish studio Blue Scarab Entertainment, consisting of former developers from WoW, Star Stable Online, and Age of Conan, has released their new game in Early Access on Steam. Equinox: Homecoming is anything but a typical MMO.
The focus of the game is on riding your own horse as well as on detective stories all within an MMO world. As a social MMO, it impresses players on Steam at the Early Access launch, receiving a rating of “Very Positive” with 84% positive reviews on Steam.
Here you can watch the trailer for Equinox: Homecoming:
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Equinox: Homecoming shows gameplay of the new social MMO from the former developers of WoW
Horses and Detective Stories Instead of Dungeons and Loot
What do you do in the MMO? Equinox: Homecoming has no dungeons, no loot, and no boss enemies. Instead of dwarves, elves, and orcs, there is only you and your horse. Your character returns to Alderwood Island after a long absence, but your homecoming is overshadowed by a terrible event: your own mother has disappeared.
But it gets stranger; a body of a teenager is found in the forest on the island. Together with your horse as a loyal companion, you embark on a quest to solve the mystery and uncover the secrets behind the terrible events. In doing so, you find yourself deeper entangled in a dark conspiracy.
Alongside the emotionally charged story, there are also real MMO elements in the open world. Together with other players, you can go riding, participate in competitions, or solve parts of the mystery. You will encounter various landscapes in the open world with hidden places and secrets.
Much revolves around your horse, which serves as a loyal companion through these difficult times. You care for your horse, train it, and also have to look after its feeding. The relationship between you and your horse is a central aspect of the MMO.
There are also riding communities that function like guilds in classic MMOs among the MMO aspects. In the open world, you can also meet strangers and chat with them or sit by a campfire for a chat. Equinox: Homecoming primarily implements the MMO elements as a social MMO.
On Friday, May 09 at 07:00 PM, the Bundesliga Team of the Season (TOTS) and 2 more TOTS were released in EA FC 25. The new cards and their upgrades look pretty impressive. On MeinMMO, you can see all players and their improvements.
This is the Bundesliga TOTS: The complete Team of the Season of the Bundesliga consists of 18 TOTS and 3 TOTS-Highlight cards. Here you can see all players with ratings (RAT), their clubs and positions, as well as their PlayStyle+ (PS+):
Player (Rating)
Club/ Positions
PS+
Kane (97)
FC Bayern/ ST
Curling Shot Power Shot Decisive Pass First Touch
Tah (97)
Bayer Leverkusen/ CB
Through Pass Interception Anticipation Power Header
Musiala (96)
FC Bayern/ CAM, CM, LM
Technique First Touch Tiki-Taka Through Pass
Davies (96)
FC Bayern LB, LM
Quick Step Shoulder Charge Through Pass
Olise (96)
FC Bayern/ RF, RM, CAM
Curling Shot Speed Technique
Wirtz (96)
Bayer Leverkusen/ CAM, LM
Decisive Pass Tiki-Taka Power Shot
Grimaldo (95)
Bayer Leverkusen/ LB, LM, LF
Quick Step Relentless Interception
Upamecano (95)
FC Bayern/ CB
Block Interception In the Air
Kimmich (95)
FC Bayern/ CDM
Decisive Pass Calmness Anticipation
Schick (95)
Bayer Leverkusen/ ST
Curling Shot Power Shot Speed
Ekitike (94)
Eintracht Frankfurt/ ST
Lob Speed Curling Shot
Hincapie (94)
Bayer Leverkusen/ CB, LB
Power Header Anticipation In the Air
Schlotterbeck (94)
Borussia Dortmund/ CB
Anticipation Tackle Through Pass
Guirassy (94)
Borussia Dortmund/ CB
First Touch Power Shot Calmness
Zentner (94)
Mainz 05/ GK
Long Pass Long Throw Catching
Bynoe-Gittens (94)
Borussia Dortmund/ LF, LM
Quick Step Trivela Tiki-Taka
Orban (93)
RB Leipzig/ CDM
Interception Tackle Anticipation
Amiri (93)
Mainz 05/ CM, CAM
Decisive Pass Tiki-Taka Technique
Kleindienst (92)
Borussia M’gladbach/ ST
Curling Shot Calmness In the Air
Svanberg (92)
VfL Wolfsburg/ CM, CDM
Acrobatics Interception Long Pass
Doan (92)
SC Freiburg/ RM, RF, CAM, ST
Flair Trivela Technique
Amoura (91)
VfL Wolfsburg/ ST, RM
Speed Power Shot Lob
With 5 players each, champions FC Bayern and runners-up Bayer Leverkusen have the most players. Kane, Tah, and Musiala are among the elite with strong ratings and 4 PlayStyle+.
Although Florian Wirtz had the best season according to many experts, it is not enough to become the best player in the TOTS.
Are there any other TOTS cards? Yes. The Team of the Season for the Bundesliga was released in accordance with the TOTS schedule in FC 25, along with the TOTS of the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga and the TOTS of the Turkish Süper Lig. You can find all 28 players from these teams with their upgrades after the video.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
All 28 TOTS of the Women’s Bundesliga and Süper Lig
All 14 TOTS from the Women’s Bundesliga
Player (Rating)
Club/ Positions
PS+
Harder (97)
FC Bayern/ ST, CAM, RM
Curling Shot Power Shot Technique Tiki-Taka
Freigang (96)
Eintracht Frankfurt/ CAM, ST
Decisive Pass Calmness Power Shot First Touch
Huth (96)
VfL Wolfsburg/ CM, CAM, RM, RF
Technique Through Pass Tiki-Taka
Popp (95)
VfL Wolfsburg/ ST, LM
Curling Shot Calmness Power Shot
Bühl (95)
FC Bayern/ LM, LF, CAM
Decisive Pass Long Pass Quick Step
Beerensteyn (95)
VfL Wolfsburg/ LF, LM, RF, ST
Speed Relentless Power Shot
Simon (94)
FC Bayern/ LB
Interception Shoulder Charge Anticipation Hard Pass
Prašnikar (94)
Eintracht Frankfurt/ ST, LF
First Touch Curling Shot Decisive Pass
Marta Cazalla (94)
TSG Hoffenheim/ CB
Interception Anticipation Tackle
Doorsoun (94)
Eintracht Frankfurt/ CB
Shoulder Charge Block Long Pass
Weidauer (93)
Werder Bremen/ ST, CAM
Power Shot Technique Quick Step
Borggräfe (92)
SC Freiburg/ GK
Through Pass Long Reach Catching
Kögel (91)
Bayer Leverkusen/ LM, LF, ST
Speed Tricks Hard Pass
Kramer (91)
Bayer Leverkusen/ ST
Lob Quick Step First Touch
This is the Women’s Bundesliga TOTS: In the Women’s Bundesliga TOTS, FC Bayern, Eintracht Frankfurt, and VfL Wolfsburg are each represented by 3 players. These clubs are thus the most strongly represented, providing 9 of the total 14 players.
Notably, there are 5 forwards (ST) among the TOTS cards.
All 14 TOTS from the Süper Lig
Player (Rating)
Club/ Positions
PS+
Osimhen (97)
Galatasaray/ ST
Curling Shot Power Shot Quick Step Lob
Tadić (96)
Fenerbahçe/ CAM, LF, RF
Curling Shot Technique Tiki-Taka
Sánchez (96)
Galatasaray/ CB
In the Air Shoulder Charge Tackle
Fred (95)
Fenerbahçe/ CM, CDM
Anticipation Decisive Pass Relentless
Anderson Talisca (94)
Fenerbahçe/ ST, CAM, RF, RM
Acrobatics Power Shot Power Shot
Rafa (94)
Besiktas/ CAM, ST
Quick Step Curling Shot Through Pass
Özer (94)
Eyüpspor/ GK
Long Pass Footwork Long Reach
Bardakçı (94)
Galatasaray/ CB, LB
Anticipation Interception Shoulder Charge
Višća (94)
Trabzonspor/ RB, RM
First Touch Speed Trivela
Masuaku (93)
Besiktas/ LB
Anticipation Interception Hard Pass
Aydin (92)
Fenerbahçe/ LF, LM, RM, RF
Speed Trivela Technique
Gedson Fernandes (91)
Besiktas/ CM, CAM, CDM
Anticipation Long Pass Decisive Pass
Yavru (91)
Samsunspor/ RB, CB, CDM
Long Pass Shoulder Charge Anticipation
Banza (91)
Trabzonspor/ RM
Power Shot In the Air Technique
This is the Süper Lig TOTS: 12 of the total 14 players from the Süper Lig TOTS come from teams in the Turkish capital, Istanbul. With 4 professionals in the TOTS, Fenerbahçe narrowly leads ahead of Galatasaray and Besiktas, with 3 players each.
Notably, top striker Osimhen stands out with a strong rating and great PlayStyles. He is by far the best and most expensive card in the Süper Lig TOTS.
You now have the key information about all TOTS players who were released on May 09, 2025, at a glance. Despite strong cards, the TOTS event flops in FC 25. MeinMMO author Thomas Dummer has speculated on how the TOTS in FC 25 could still be saved, based on the latest financial report from EA.
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During a football match, Twitch streamer Wieland ‘Rumathra’ Welteis supposed to score a goal. He has come up with a special pose for the shot, which will be very uncomfortable since his team is losing 7:1.
Who is it about? It is about the Twitch streamer Rumathra. With over 890,000 followers on Twitch, he averages over 1,400 viewers during his streams (via SullyGnome). He is one of the big names on Twitch in Germany and regularly participates in events.
Rumathra participated in a Kings League game on Monday, May 5, 2025. Initially, he was just a commentator in the booth, but then he had to step in himself: when it came to a penalty shot, the Twitch streamer was called to help his team. He confidently scored the goal, but his performance itself was mocked by fellow Twitch streamer Trymacs.
One of Rumathra’s Twitch colleagues is Trymacs. We introduce him in the video:
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
Provocative gaming pose in real life
Rumathra had come up with a very special action in case he scored: He brought a paper cup and a tea bag in his pockets onto the field to “teabag”.
What is teabagging? Teabagging is a term from gaming that describes a provocative gesture in which a player repeatedly crouches their character above the face or body of a fallen opponent’s character. The movement is meant to represent lowering the genitals onto the opponent’s face. The term teabagging is derived from this: it imitates the dipping of a teabag into hot water.
Since the gesture has a very provocative character, it is often done by players who are already ahead in the game and then celebrate having another point. However, Rumathra’s team was seven points behind; his goal was the first point scored in that game at all.
In this context, his idea became somewhat uncomfortable and would have taken on a different character with more points or even a lead in the game.
Trymacs mocks: In a livestream, Trymacs watched Rumathra’s goal attempt. He commented on the teabagging in real life with “Oh shit, this is not good. (…) Oh-oh. With a 7:1 deficit? (…) This is crazy with a 7:1” (via YouTube). While saying this, the Twitch streamer made a face, laughed, and looked awkwardly to the side.
In Baldur’s Gate 3 you can take three of ten possible companions on your adventures at any time. Each of them has their own agenda. However, if you follow the companions’ wishes, it might turn out quite badly for some of them.
What wishes do the companions have? Each companion has a more or less detailed backstory along with their goals and desires. By pursuing these side quests, you can influence their outcomes through dialogue and your actions in the main story.
Here are a few examples of what the companions plan at the beginning of the game:
Shadowheart wants to become a dark inquisitor for her goddess.
Astarion wants to become an ascended vampire and overthrow his master.
Gale aspires to divinity.
Lae’zel wants to ascend, which is regarded as the highest honor in her culture.
Wyll is to kill the demon Karlach for his patroness.
Karlach wants to survive, get rid of the deadly machine in her chest, and live in her true homeland, the Sword Coast.
At first glance, these are not bad ambitions. However, if you assist the characters in pursuing these goals, it does not necessarily turn out well for everyone.
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
High Ambitions and Sinister Consequences
Warning, Spoilers: This discusses some of the endings of the companion quests in Act 3.
What could the consequences be? If the companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 achieve their initial goals, it does not turn out well for everyone:
If Wyll, for instance, manages to kill Karlach in Act 1, you lose one of the coolest, most powerful, and kindest companions. His patroness Mizora also tells him afterward that she lied to him regarding Karlach. Wyll’s conviction then wavers, and his celebrations are subdued.
If you keep Karlach alive and help her gradually deactivate the deadly machine in her chest, sadly, that does not solve her problems. Until over a month after the original release of the game, there was only the option to transform her into a soulless mindflayer so she could live on the Sword Coast.
Under all other circumstances, she simply died, and as a mindflayer, she is no longer herself. With Patch 2, at least she received an alternative ending, but that does not fully satisfy her original desires.
Lae’zel’s ambitions to ascend are difficult because, during the course of the game, it becomes clear that ascending means being absorbed by the Githyanki goddess Vlaakith to keep her powerful and alive. Lae’zel would thus die.
If Gale manages to achieve divinity, he, similar to mindflayer-Karlach, is no longer himself. He leaves his humanity behind. He also does not turn to the goddess Mystra, to whom he originally wanted to prove himself with the move. By the way, if anything goes wrong in the attempt to become divine, Gale simply dies just before the finish line.
Vampire Astarion, on the other hand, would carry on just like his master if he takes his master’s place. He would exploit others just as he was exploited and would absolutely abuse his power. And he would do this without any guilt. You can read more about this in the Act 3 section of our Astarion Romance Guide.
However, Shadowheart has the potentially most tragic ending: If she follows her original ambition, she will become a dark inquisitor for her goddess Shar. This means she completely turns away from Selûne, her parents, and her original destiny. She becomes evil and entirely dedicates herself to darkness, forgetfulness, and her goddess Shar.
In short: Most Act 1 ambitions of the characters fit very well into an evil Baldur’s Gate 3 run.
Can the companions be saved from their fates? Yes, it is possible. Even if the other possible endings can have their own consequences, albeit not as grave – here are a few examples:
Shadowheart can turn to Shar’s sister Selûne and even reunite with her parents.
Astarion can choose to remain a vampire spawn and still take revenge on his master, with a little encouragement.
Gale can be gently encouraged to finally come to terms with his ex Mystra and set aside his divine ambitions.
Lae’zel can turn against Vlaakith and start a liberation struggle for her people.
Karlach can return to the hells with her new ending, survive, and perhaps even find a solution for her flaming heart there.
Wyll, if he spares Karlach, will turn to a devil, but later he can free himself from his pact with Mizora and live freely.
Hardly any ending for the companions seems perfect when focusing on the details. However, there are endings where the characters do not lose themselves or have to make great sacrifices for a still beautiful ending. Even if it might not be the perfect happy ending. If you aim for an absolutely evil run, you can either let the characters have free rein or even incite them to do worse. By the way, a player once was even so evil: A player in Baldur’s Gate 3 was so evil that he had to call his mom to apologize.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The Community Day in May 2025 is coming up in Pokémon GO. We’ll show you how to make the most of the event.
What kind of event is this? The Community Day is an event that takes place every month. During this event, there is one Pokémon that is the focus and appears in very high numbers. Additionally, the event brings some bonuses and an increased shiny chance.
In May 2025, Pamo is waiting for you. The monster is from Generation 9 and is of the Electric type. It can evolve into Pamamo and then into Pamomamo.
We’ll show you what content awaits you during the event and how to prepare optimally for the occasion.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Community Day in May 2025 with Pamo – Start & Bonuses of the Event
What? Community Day with Pamo When? Sunday, May 11, 2025 – From 14:00 to 17:00 Exclusive Attack: Charged Attack Breakthrough for Pamomamo when you evolve Pamamo during the event or in the following week Evolution: By May 18, 2025, at 22:00, you only need to walk 1 km with Pamamo to evolve it into Pamomamo Bonuses: – Increased shiny chance for Pamo – 1/4 distance for hatching eggs – Double candy for catching Pokémon – Double the chance for XL candies when catching Pokémon from level 31 – Lure modules and incense last 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense) – Snapshot surprises with Pamo – Field studies with Pamo – PokéStop showcases with Pamo
Bonuses until 22:00 local time: – One additional special trade – 50% less stardust cost when trading
Further content of the Community Days: If you open the game during the Community Day, you will receive a free, limited-time research task. You have until May 18, 2025, at 22:00 to complete it. As a reward, you will encounter Pamo with a special background.
For $2 (about 2 €), there is the option to purchase a special research task. Here you will receive, among other things, 3 encounters with Pamo with a special background, encounters with regular Pamo, 1 premium battle pass, and 1 XL special candy.
Additionally, there will be relevant field research tasks and PokéStop showcases waiting for you during the event.
Furthermore, during the event, 2 event boxes will be available that you can get for PokéCoins. The first box ….
…. can be purchased for 1,350 PokéCoins,
contains 50 ultra balls,
5 super incubators,
1 elite charged TM, and …
5 lucky eggs.
The second box …
…. can be purchased for 480 PokéCoins,
contains 30 ultra balls,
1 incense,
3 super incubators, and …
1 lure module.
Who is the Community Day with Pamo worthwhile for?
For collectors: If you are missing Pamo and its evolutions in your regular or shiny Pokédex, then this event is the perfect opportunity to fill those gaps.
Due to the high number of Pamo at the event and the increased shiny chance, there will likely be no better opportunity than the Community Day.
For fighters: Pamo and its evolutions are not among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. This evolutionary line is not particularly suitable for either the battle league or raids.
The perfect preparation for the Community Day in May 2025
Create Space: To catch as many Pamo as possible, you need enough space in your Pokémon box. So make sure to clear out space beforehand. If you still reach your capacity during the event, there is a simple trick, with which you can quickly sort Pokémon.
Prepare Items: You should also have enough items to make the most of the event.
Balls: Gather enough balls before the event to have the chance to catch each Pamo.
Razz Berries: During the event, you will receive double the amount of candies for each catch. If you also use a Razz Berry while catching, you will receive quadruple the amount of candies per catch.
Lure Module and Incense: If you use incense or a lure module during the event, the duration is increased to a full 3 hours. This way, you can attract even more Pamo.
Which Mega Pokémon are worthwhile for the event? The right Mega Evolution can also be advantageous during the event. This will give you not only additional experience points but also extra candy when catching a Pamo.
Since the monster is of the Electric type, you need a Mega Evolution of this type to benefit from the additional bonuses:
Mega Manectric
Mega Ampharos
Besides the Community Day, there are many other events waiting for you in the game this month, providing you with content. If you want to know what they are and when they take place, we have the right overview for you: all events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.
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From May 9 to 12, 2025, there will be a large-scale beta weekend on Steam for Dune: Awakening. MeinMMO summarizes everything important for you regarding start time, content, and accesses.
When does the beta start exactly? The last test phase before the final launch on June 10, 2025, runs on Steam from May 9 to 12, 2025. So it kicks off on Friday at 2:00 PM CEST, with the end of the beta expected on Monday at 11:59 PM CEST.
How can I access the beta? Firstly, on Steam, there’s the option to request access for the beta. However, there won’t be a guaranteed access this way. If you receive an invitation, you will be notified via email. The developers have confirmed that they will send out invitations in multiple waves over the entire weekend.
Secondly, on May 10, 2025, starting at 9 PM, there will be a stream during which tens of thousands of beta accesses will be distributed. Where? On Twitch!
Furthermore, those who register their email address on duneawakening.com (via the “Beta” tab) will increase their chances of obtaining a beta access.
Thirdly, the developers have now stated via X that they will subsequently provide beta access to all players who pre-ordered Dune: Awakening. They should find the game in their Steam library.
Update from May 10, 2025 – 06:39 AM: There is new information regarding accesses for pre-orders.
The story trailer for Dune Awakening:
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Dune: Awakening fuels the hype with a new story trailer
Scope of the Beta of Dune: Awakening
What can I expect in the beta? During the beta weekend, you can expect about 20 to 25 hours of gameplay, during which you will experience the first act of the story and explore three regions of the game. A travel feature, which players from Conan Exiles may already know, guides you through the game while gradually learning new recipes and tools.
Those who follow this journey will build an initial base, weapons, armor, and a sand bike. You can expect research stations, camps, sandworm attacks, and ships patrolling the skies. You will battle thirst and heat, and unlock more and more resources to ease your fight for survival.
If you want to inform yourself about the game in advance, for example about playing with friends or the best possible server choice, check this out:
If you have no time on the weekend or are currently considering whether Dune: Awakening is even for you, perhaps the following playtest report from MeinMMO editor and survival connoisseur Benedict Grothaus, who has already extensively played the new Funcom game, will help you:
Dune: Awakening will be released on June 10, 2025, with a Buy2Play model. There will be no prior Early Access phase, but you will purchase the complete final version. The survival MMO will not require a subscription and aims to offer new updates and content for free. What else is important, you can find out here: Everything about release, prices, features, and editions of Dune: Awakening
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
EVE Online has been on the market for 22 years and with the upcoming expansion “Legion” will soon provide a creative solution to solve a major problem: integrating new players without scaring or overwhelming them.
Why is EVE Online too complex? EVE Online has been on the market for 22 years. The game offers fans many ways to spend their leisure time. One can influence politics and the economy with the community, explore space with spaceships, engage in PvP, fight NPCs, and much more.
For veterans, this is all well-known, but for newcomers wanting to dive into the MMO, the vast array of possibilities can be overwhelming. The developers of EVE Online are aware of this and want to simplify it for newcomers with the upcoming expansion “Legion.”
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EVE Online says with Legion its latest expansion suitable for newcomers
Veterans provide newcomers with missions
How should veterans solve the problem? To prevent newcomers from aimlessly drifting in the endless cosmos, the developers have come up with something special: missions on a “Freelance Board.” These missions range from material procurement to fighting NPCs and more.
However, these missions are not to be created by the developers but rather submitted by veterans from the game. With this feature, newcomers can leisurely find out what suits them best, fulfill the mission, and gradually get a better sense of what is possible in EVE Online.
The developers have spent years trying to find a way to better integrate newcomers into the game but never found a satisfactory solution. With the “Legion” update, the developers are therefore leaning on the community and fans. Game Director Snorri Árnason is even convinced of the idea and states: “We are 100% sure that you will do a better job.”
When does “Legion” start? You won’t have to wait long for the update, as it is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2025. EVE Online is free to play. So if you’ve always wanted to test the game but never tried due to its complexity, May 27 would be the right time to give it a shot. More about the best MMOs can be found here: The 10 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs 2025
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