WoW buffs 8 classes, some skills will become a staggering 80% stronger

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A large number of buffs and changes are coming again in World of Warcraft. Some classes are receiving really powerful bonuses.

Even though the second season of World of Warcraft has already been active for many weeks, the developers still don’t seem to be completely happy with the balance. Some classes still perform somewhat worse in various content, which is why Blizzard is stepping in to assist them.

There are a whole lot of buffs. Some are just a few percentage points, but some abilities are receiving massive increases of up to 80%.

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Which classes and specializations are being improved? A total of 8 classes are getting clear improvements. Only in the case of the Unholy Death Knight is there a small adjustment downwards, but this is mostly offset by other buffs. The following are strengthened:

  • Death Knight (Unholy)
  • Demon Hunter (Devastation and Vengeance)
  • Druid (Guardian and Feral)
  • Caller (Enhancement)
  • Mage (Frost)
  • Paladin (Retribution)
  • Priest (Holy)
  • Warrior (Arms and Fury)

All class changes in WoW for May 7, 2025

All the changes in detail are here for you.

Death Knight

  • Unholy
    • San’layn: The Pact of the San’layn now retains 25% of the shadow damage dealt for the Blood Beast (previously 50%).
    • Awaken Monstrosity now deals 30% more melee damage.
    • Army of the Damned’s mages dealt 40% more damage with their Frostbolt.

Demon Hunter

  • Devastation
    • All ability damage has been increased by 4%.
    • The debuff from Curse of the Ripper can no longer be parried.
  • Vengeance
    • The debuff from Curse of the Ripper can no longer be parried.

Druid

  • Guardian
    • All ability damage has been increased by 5%.
  • Feral
    • All damage from abilities and auto attacks has been increased by 3%.

Caller

  • Enhancement
    • The damage of all spells and abilities has been increased by 15%.
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Enhancement Callers receive a strong 15% boost.

Mage

  • Frost
    • Spellcaster: Shard deals 10% more damage.
    • Spellcaster: Controlled Instincts deals 40% of the damage of the Shard (previously 30%).
    • Spellcaster: Unstable Magic deals 25% more damage.

Paladin

  • Retribution
    • Blade of Justice deals 80% more damage.
    • Divine Judge deals 50% more damage.
    • Final Judgment deals 10% more damage.

Priest

  • Holy
  • All healing is increased by 4%.

Warrior

  • Arms
    • Blade Storm deals 30% more damage.
    • Slaughterer: Harvest Storm deals 30% more damage.
  • Fury
    • Blade Storm deals 30% more damage.
    • Slaughterer: Harvest Storm deals 30% more damage.
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When will the changes go live? The class adjustments will go live with the next scheduled server maintenance. This is on Wednesday, May 7. The maintenance usually takes place in the early morning hours (typically between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM) – afterward, you can benefit from the new buffs. There was another buff earlier – because the annoying new reputation faction can now be farmed much, much faster.

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Everyone knows the sandworms from Dune, but few know what they really are

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

One of the great highlights in the universe of Dune are the giant sandworms that wreak havoc on the planet Arrakis. But they are more than just giant animals, even though that may not be evident in the films. They are essential for the infrastructure of the universe.

When one thinks of Dune, one quickly thinks of the giant sandworms of Arrakis that live in the desert. In the Dune films, they are portrayed as one of the greatest dangers, but also as a religious symbol for the Fremen, who also use the worms as a means of transportation.

However, there is more to the sandworms than the films reveal. They are not just inhabitants of Arrakis; without them, there would be no spice – and without spice, the infrastructure of the universe would collapse. The Spacing Guild could not travel, and thus trade would come to a standstill.

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Sandworms are not just born

How do sandworms form? The large sandworms are not born that way; they start as microscopic plankton creatures. They feed on spice and others of their kind until they grow larger and become a kind of larva. These larvae seek water on Arrakis, which they collect beneath the desert. Countless larvae join together to form a kind of dome filled with water.

This is beneficial for the large sandworms because water is toxic to them. In these larval domes, other materials and gases also accumulate along with the water. This creates a pressure that eventually leads to an explosion. Most larvae die, but the survivors repeat the process and over the years become a small sandworm.

When such a sandworm dies, it disintegrates back into small larvae, which repeat the process. The large sandworms then feed on sand, which their bodies convert into energy.

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Without sandworms, there is no spice

Why are sandworms so important? The mass that is created by the larvae under the sand is essentially a precursor to the spice. Due to the pressure, this mass explodes and reaches the surface. Due to the heat and conditions of the desert, this precursor then transforms into spice. The empire then harvests the spice at these locations.

During harvesting, one is indeed disturbed by the territorial sandworms, but if one were to kill them, it would endanger the production of spice and thus the entire empire.

For the Fremen, the inhabitants of Arrakis, the sandworms have a religious significance. They are called Shai-Hulud, which can mean Old Man of the Desert, Old Father Infinity, or Grandfather of the Desert.

For the Fremen, the sandworms are a symbol of their faith and a form of their god, who originates from the Zensunni people.

Young sandworms are used for ceremonies, but more importantly is the water of life. Normal water is toxic to sandworms because their metabolism collapses upon intake, causing them to die a painful death. However, this also creates the water of life.

This is used by the Bene Gesserit to create a Reverend Mother from a member of the order. This grants her access to the genetic memories of her ancestors. The Fremen also use the water of life for rituals.

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The end and the return of the sandworms

What happens to the sandworms after the story of Paul Atreides? Years after the events of the films, Paul’s son, Leto II, ruled as God Emperor over the universe. To pave the golden path for humanity, Leto terraformed Arrakis into a paradise.

Due to the water and the new flora and fauna, the sandworms died out on Arrakis. However, Leto did not allow them to die completely, as he tricked the sandworm larvae into recognizing him as a source of water.

Thus, he transformed into a worm-man. After his death, several larvae emerged from his body, which then inhabited Arrakis again, and the cycle began anew. This took 1,500 years. Soon you will even be able to explore Arrakis yourself: The survival MMO of Dune shows its epic story in the trailer, and with a bit of luck, you might be able to test it for free on Steam soon.

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  2. Dune Wiki

After layoffs at Camelot Unchained, Mark Jacobs shows a 70 km large zone: “We finally have a real game”

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

After reports of widespread layoffs at Unchained Entertainment, there has been no update on the status quo of Camelot Unchained for months. Studio head and industry veteran Mark Jacobs has finally spoken out and discussed the MMORPG.

What does Mark Jacobs say? The MMORPG veteran, who has worked as a lead designer on classics like Dark Age of Camelot and Warhammer Online, addressed the widespread layoffs at the beginning of 2025 and the current development status of the crowdfunding game in an approximately 20-minute stream. The main insights (via Twitch):

  • After the long development time, the team took a moment to reassess the entire project. They were uncertain whether they could create a finished game from this foundation and engine in a reasonable timeframe.
  • The result of this evaluation: Yes, it is possible to complete and publish Camelot Unchained in a reasonable form, but many things need to change – and that is what they set out to do.
  • The layoffs that had to take place at the beginning of the year are not included, according to Mark Jacobs. These were “terrible” and they lost many talented developers who contributed to what the studio head can now show to the community.
  • Specifically, Mark Jacobs introduces the new zone Camelot Hills in the stream. While other regions of the MMORPG have always been around 4 square kilometers, the hilly landscape reportedly covers more than 70 square kilometers.
  • According to Jacobs, the new zone is supposed to represent the future of the game and optimally support the strengths of the engine as well as features like mass battles.
  • In Camelot Hills, a new lighting technology is also being used, which is supposed to deliver what one would expect from a “modern AAA game” regarding lighting.
  • The lead developer promises: “We finally have a real game, folks. Certainly not with all the classes and zones we want to bring. But it is a game with a gigantic foundation.” The improvements they have been able to achieve since the last gameplay presentations have been great, the “look-and-feel” has made a huge leap.

A new “State of the Game” video shows a large mass battle in Camelot Hills:

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“This must be a troll attempt”

How does the community react to the video and stream? Although the comments under the video are (probably temporarily) disabled (via Reddit), the gameplay scenes and the statement from Mark Jacobs are, of course, being discussed on Reddit.

  • HungryHousecat1645 expresses little impression on Reddit: “Frame rate and performance issues in their own marketing material for a game that looks 20 years old. Ugh. What’s going on here?”
  • Flaky_Purpose_6440 cannot believe it on Reddit: “This is a joke, an absolute joke, 12 years [of development] has given us this crap in this video?”
  • Kope feels trolled by Mark Jacobs (via Reddit): “No way, this must be a troll attempt. This is definitely not what they are showing, lmao.”
  • MeatballZeitgeist sees it positively on Reddit: “I mean, it looks like a game. That’s more than I realistically expect from this project at this point.”

This is what Camelot Unchained looked like nearly 9 years ago:

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What do I need to know about Camelot Unchained? The MMORPG,which had a Kickstarter campaign in 2013, was supposed to be released long ago. However, the team led by industry veteran Mark Jacobs kept getting sidetracked, struggled with financial problems, or was distracted by other projects like the PvE MMO Final Stand: Ragnarök.

After a long development period and many delays, an unexpected status update came from the lead developer in March 2024: Camelot Unchained is set to be released in late 2025. Early in the year, the news of the layoffs followed.

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When it became known that 24 out of 55 employees had to leave, some supporters of the project even thought out loud about taking legal action against the developer if there was no detailed schedule for Camelot Unchained in the foreseeable future.

Nevertheless, Mark Jacobs took another three months to discuss the current status of the MMORPG. A detailed summary of the tumultuous development can be found here: What is actually happening with Camelot Unchained, the great hope for true MMORPG veterans?

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Veterans explain why even the best bunkers don’t work against the Tyranids from Warhammer 40,000

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Tyranids are considered the greatest threat in Warhammer 40,000. No one knows exactly how large the number of these ravenous bug aliens really is. According to rumors, they have already destroyed all galaxies except ours. But how can one protect themselves? Fans know: Definitely not with bunkers.

Of all threats in Warhammer 40,000, Tyranids are the largest, simply because their numbers are legion. Even the trillions of humans cannot withstand the mass of ravenous bugs – which can also constantly adapt.

Tyranids are not mindless drones. At least not all of them. They are cunning and even have techniques to infiltrate human worlds, allowing them to overwhelm without much resistance.

The only faction in Warhammer 40,000 that would have a chance against the Tyranids alone are the Necrons, but they are mostly still asleep. Until there is a way or an alliance against the Xenos, there is only one thing to do: flee.

However, one user questions this. On Reddit, someone wants to know if it would be possible to simply build bunkers to hide from the Tyranids. However, that’s not really a good idea…

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When Tyranids come, everything is consumed

Tyranids exist only to consume. If they were to win the eternal war, the entire galaxy would literally be consumed and they would seek their next target. If there is even another one.

An invasion looks like first eliminating all resistance. Once a world is ripe for harvest, smaller drones come and begin to decompose everything on the planet that is somehow usable.

It doesn’t matter if it’s plants, animals, dead matter, or even fallen Tyranids themselves: everything that can be converted into biomass will be turned into it. Large tubes then pump this mass to the swarm fleet, where new Tyranids are bred in brood pools.

Even minerals and some metals are decomposed and utilized. And this applies not only to the surface of a planet.

Tyranids would dig you up like “soft, screaming truffles”

In the comments on Reddit, a user explains with much support that the Tyranids do not only consume what is easy to reach. The topsoil is also devoured, and everything beneath it is simply excavated.

Tyranids have highly specialized drones that can be specifically bred for all sorts of tasks. This includes breaking the ground and utilizing the materials underneath. Accordingly, bunkers underground, as suggested by the original poster, would be of little help:

A planet is measurably smaller after a fleet has consumed it. They leave no flesh on the bone. They would simply dig you up like a truffle.

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A soft, screaming truffle, as another user adds. And Tyranids would be anything but delicate: even living humans are simply digested and decomposed without being slaughtered first. Warhammer is known for its crude, grotesque representations and even death by Tyranids has been described in great detail.

Other users add that with sufficient depth, it might be possible to bury oneself. However, the planet would then be contaminated with tyranid microbes – which would simply decompose you as soon as you return to the surface.

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There is a plan against Tyranids, but it is heresy

So how does one protect against Tyranids? The answer is sobering: Not at all. Even Space Marines, who come to fight against Tyranids, are mostly only there to secure as many resources and sometimes even humans as possible. A world is rarely “held”.

However, an Inquisitor once had a “brilliant” idea to stop Tyranids: an Exterminatus trap. As soon as a world is attacked, all surrounding worlds should be destroyed to slow the advance of the swarm fleet. He was branded a heretic for his suggestion.

Because although the invasion by Tyranids leaves behind only a lifeless planet, it indeed leaves a planet behind. With the right technology, a living world could potentially be made from it again in a few thousand years through terraforming – maybe.

But an Exterminatus destroys the world completely, ignites the atmosphere, or literally causes the planet’s crust to break apart. Sometimes even the core of the planet is detonated. That is why this weapon serves only as a last resort: Exterminatus is the worst weapon in Warhammer 40,000 and even the mad Imperium uses it only very rarely.

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The best builds in Diablo 4: Tier list for Season 8

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 6 minutes

The tier list in Diablo 4 for season 8 shows you the best builds in German for all classes in endgame. MeinMMO explains the builds and provides links for recreating them.

Which is the best class in season 8? The necromancer is currently the strongest class also in season 8. However, barbarians and druids are represented in the higher tiers as well. Generally, the tier list is quite well mixed, and the build power does not diverge too much. According to Diablo expert wudijo, it seems to be a very balanced season (via YouTube).

This is how we created the list

Especially the assessments from Diablo expert and build theorycrafter Rob are important for our ranking. You can find his data in his Google Doc. The opinions of the experts from maxroll.gg as well as our own experience are also included.

The list will change several times in the coming weeks, especially when it becomes clear how much the new boss powers from season 8 really affect the builds.

Our tier list covers all endgame activities for Diablo 4, with the dungeon serving as a benchmark. For PvP, speed grinds, and leveling builds, the builds are not always the best choice. Keep in mind that the shown builds include runes from Vessel of Hatred.

What does “S” to “F” mean? In the tier list, the builds are categorized by letters. In this case, “S” stands for the best builds, while “F” marks the worst.

S-Tier: The best builds in season 8

The builds in S-Tier are almost unbeatable and are suitable not only for the dungeon but for almost all content in the game. Even with possible weaknesses, they are stronger than all other builds.

More info on the S-Tier builds

Blood Wave Necromancer: Blood Wave received new uniques with season 7 – one of them is Kessime’s Legacy. The pants ensure that blood waves flow towards you and pull enemies in before exploding for high damage. This damage increases each time an enemy is hit by a wave. You play this build completely without minions.

Blood Spear Necromancer: A variation of Bone Spear that plays with Blood Wave and the new unique Indira’s Memory. This turns Bone Spear into a blood skill and Blood Wave into a bone skill with additional effects. You make enemies vulnerable with Bone Spear while simultaneously dealing damage with Blood Wave.

Cataclysm Druid: With this build you have guaranteed critical and overpowering hits. The trick is that you can maintain your buffs over an entire level if your cooldown on Cataclysm is short enough. However, you definitely need uniques.

Whirlwind Barbarian: The Whirlwind Barbarian relies on the “Spin to Win” playstyle – ideal for speed farming or for high dungeon levels. In season 8, the earthquake damage mainly forms the backbone of the build, remaining extremely strong even after recent nerfs. So, if you want to unleash natural disasters as a rotating whirlwind, this is the build for you.

Lightning Spear Sorcerer: With the aspect “Shattering Energy,” your Lightning Spear hits a second time – and the damage of the second hit is doubled compared to the critical hit damage. Uniques like Rakanoth’s Watch and Tal Rasha’s shimmering veil reduce your cooldown, while Legacy of Damnation and the Ring of the Starless Sky allow for a 100% critical hit chance.

Death Trap Rogue: The Death Trap build was already a really strong choice for the endgame in season 7. With this build, you put everything into the ultimate skill “Death Trap,” causing massive damage. A major advantage of this build is the spamming of the ultimate (through cooldown reduction) and the ability to pull enemies together.

A-Tier: Strong builds for endgame in season 8

A-Tier builds are generally somewhat weaker than those in S-Tier but offer a wider variety of playstyles that may suit you better. If you are not trying to dominate the leaderboards, you can’t go wrong here.

More info on the A-Tier builds

Blizzard Sorcerer: Frost spells received strong buffs in season 8. As a Blizzard Sorcerer, you cover the entire screen in ice hail and watch as enemies freeze and explode into frozen shards.

Rain of Arrows Rogue: The build is quite straightforward: you let many, many arrows rain down from the sky and elsewhere. With the strengthening of ultimates, Rain of Arrows is even stronger. You reset the skill through barrage.

Twisting Blades Rogue: Popular since the first season: You stick the twisting blades into an enemy and then move away, directing them through as many foes as possible when they return. Ideal for speed farming as you zip across the map at high speed with everything exploding behind you.

Double Swing Barbarian: The Double Swing build is a strong, fast-paced melee build that shines in all content that endgame Diablo 4 has to offer. With the ability to pull enemies together, it can wipe out groups of enemies. On top of that, you have strong defense and good mobility.

Mighty Throw Barbarian: Basically a ranged build for barbarians: you throw your weapon – or several of them – and benefit from some buffs as long as the thrown axes or swords are stuck in the ground.

Boulder Druid: With the unique amulet Dolmen Stone, your boulder rotates around you when you cast it during Hurricane. With the legendary paragon node “Reinforced Malice,” you receive enormous multiplicative damage when poisoned enemies are nearby.

Stone Burst Druid: The Stone Burst build combines massive area damage (AoE) with a simple and intuitive playstyle. On top of that, you have a high critical hit chance – and once you have the helm Vasilys Prayer, you gain bonuses that further increase your defense and damage.

Blood Lance Necromancer: With your Blood Lance build, you practically melt bosses while also dealing massive damage to groups of enemies. You stack critical hit chance and critical hit damage to maximize your power.

Blood Surge Necromancer: The Blood Surge build focuses on area damage and overpowering damage. With this build, you can navigate all endgame content well, and it is particularly suited for dense enemy groups – for example, in hell floods and during events.

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B-Tier: The solid midfield

B-Tier builds are sometimes experimental or have weaknesses in certain contents. Often, they are only very specialized, for example, suited only for bosses or only for farming.

C-Tier: Off-Meta Builds for More Variety

C-Tier contains builds that can still make it through the endgame but fall behind the other builds relatively quickly. However, if you’re looking for something that suits your playstyle more, you’ll find the right choice here, especially for relaxed gaming.

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F-Tier: Stay away!

The builds in this tier are so bad relative to others that they struggle with endgame content and it’s not worth investing gold and time into them – unless you really want to play them. Just don’t expect much success.

  • Thorns Barbarian
  • Shredding Wings Spiritborn
  • Rake Spiritborn
  • Charge Barbarian
  • Were-wind Druid

With season 8, new boss powers are coming to Diablo 4 that make up the seasonal mechanics. What role they will ultimately play in the meta builds for the endgame will be revealed in the coming weeks. What the powers are and how to obtain them can be found here: In season 8 of Diablo 4, you take on the powers of the toughest enemies when you defeat them

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Fans fear that the Berserk collaboration of Diablo 4 will only bring expensive skins, now comes with much more

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo 4 is set to have more collaborations, and the community reacted skeptically to the upcoming partnership with Berserk. Now Blizzard shows what fans can expect there – and much can be unlocked in the game.

What was the concern? The announcement of the collaboration with the dark cult manga Berserk, which inspired Dark Souls among others, raised skepticism among fans. Many felt that if the event is only meant to sell expensive skins, they could do without it. Cosmetics in Diablo 4 are sometimes absurdly priced, and if this is similar, many would prefer to forgo the skins.

In a blog post, Blizzard now reveals more about the first collaboration with a non-Blizzard IP. While there will be paid skins, you can also earn cosmetics by slaying monsters. This starts on May 6, 2025 – exactly one week after the start of Season 8.

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Slaying monsters – Unlocking cosmetics

What the collaboration brings: With the event, three types of rewards are coming into the game – and at least one of them can be secured entirely without real money:

  • Free cosmetics that you earn by defeating elite enemies and collecting so-called “Behelithe”.
  • Paid skins in Tejal’s shop.
  • Cosmetic two-handed sword “Curse of the Rawling” as a Twitch Drop for watching a Diablo 4 stream.
  • Mount trophy “Skull Behelith” as a Twitch Drop as part of a “Support a Streamer” initiative – as a reward for a paid subscription on a Twitch channel.
    • Exact details on the Twitch Drops can be found at Blizzard.

How do I get the free cosmetics? According to Blizzard, there is a chance to find “dark Behelithe” when defeating elite enemies – egg-shaped creatures that you can trade for Berserk-style cosmetics.

With the overhaul of the Battle Pass, there will be so-called “Reliquaries” in Diablo 4 starting with Season 8. Reliquaries are different categories from which you can select loot. In the Berserk Reliquary, you will then claim the cosmetics. These include:

  • Back trophy “Fate of the Falcon”
  • Mount armor “The Crest of the Skull Knight”
  • Painting “Brand of the Sacrifice”
  • Tombstone “Predicted Darkness”
  • Emblem “Ode of the Berserker” (if you have unlocked all other items)
The cosmetics of the Berserk collaboration in Diablo 4. Source: Blizzard

When will I receive the Berserk cosmetics? The Berserk collaboration runs from May 6, 2025, to June 3, 2025. So you have four weeks to slay elite enemies, farm “dark Behelithe”, and unlock the cosmetics.

The Berserk event is the first major collaboration of Diablo 4 with an external IP. Previously, there were crossovers with its own franchises such as World of Warcraft. According to the roadmap, more collaborations are planned for the future. Which IP will come in winter 2025 remains a secret. An overview of the planned content can be found here: Diablo 4 Roadmap for 2025: All new content at a glance

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The new reputation faction in WoW was so annoying that Blizzard buffs it by 100%

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A significant buff to the latest reputation faction in World of Warcraft ensures that you will now quickly receive all the rewards you want.

Patch 11.1.5 of World of Warcraft fell a bit short of expectations. This is not only because the new content is released in stages, but also because the latest reputation faction, the “Radiance of the Flame,” is quite tedious and time-consuming. Blizzard quickly released a fix and halved the time you need to spend with the new faction.

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What was the problem? The new reputation faction “Radiance of the Flame” in Healing Surge was quite a time sink. Because anyone who wants to quickly max out their reputation has to not only complete the event at least once per day but also complete the 3 quests offered that day, before there are already 3 new quests the next day.

To be efficient here, players had to essentially manage the reputation faction every day.

This was criticized by many players, and just two weeks after the introduction of the faction, there is already a massive buff to help you climb through the reputation levels faster.

What was changed? With a hotfix last Friday (02.05.2025), the reputation faction has now been slightly adjusted. You can now purchase more rewards from the vendor, including the coveted weapons. At the same time, reputation gains from all sources have been increased by 100%.

This means: The daily quests now grant 200 reputation points (instead of 100), and if you complete them on a second character the same day, you get an additional 100 reputation points (instead of 50). The reputation gain from the three stages of the Night Surge event has also been increased by 100% each.

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Factually, this now means that roughly every other day, a reputation level rises if you complete the event and all 3 quests. This way, you should be able to reach all reputation levels and receive all rewards within a few days.
By the way, you will soon be able to play the events in WoW with just a single button.

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A dragon in The Lord of the Rings was so powerful that Sauron’s master used him as a final secret weapon

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

In the movies of The Lord of the Rings, only a small part of Middle-earth is shown. Long before the adventures of Bilbo and Frodo, there existed dangers greater than anything the Hobbits could imagine. One of them was a giant dragon from Morgoth.

Which dragon is being referred to? By now, thanks to the Hobbit movies, we know that there are also dragons in Middle-earth. However, long before the Third Age, there were more of them: Morgoth, the first Dark Lord who wanted to dominate Middle-earth, created several dragons to give his forces more strength.

First, he created Glaurung, the father of all dragons. He had four legs, could breathe fire, but could not fly. After that, Morgoth created more dragons, and in the process, Ancalagon the Black also emerged. He was the largest and strongest dragon that ever existed – and Morgoth used him as his final secret weapon.

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The strongest and largest of all dragons

How powerful was Ancalagon? His size alone is remarkable. Although it is never specifically mentioned how large he truly was, since he is described as the largest dragon in Middle-earth, one can assume that he was many times larger than Smaug.

Unlike Glaurung, Ancalagon could also fly, which gave him tactical advantages. His firepower also seems to have been the greatest of all dragons, if one believes Gandalf:

It has been said that dragon fire could melt and consume the Rings of Power, but there is now no dragon on Earth with old fire hot enough; and there has never been a dragon, not even Ancalagon the Black, who could harm the One Ring, the Master Ring, for it was made by Sauron himself.

Gandalf to Frodo about the power of the One Ring (via The One Wiki to Rule Them All)

This power is probably also the reason why Morgoth used him and his army of flying dragons as a last weapon to defend himself in the final battle.

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Even the mightiest dragon could not save Morgoth

In the year 545 of the First Age, the War of Wrath broke out, in which the inhabitants of Middle-earth allied against Morgoth. This war lasted over 40 years, and in the final battle, Men, Elves, Maiar, and possibly even Valar fought against the armies of Morgoth.

For Morgoth’s troops, things did not look good, and as a final trump card, he summoned his last army to battle: Ancalagon and a group of flying dragons. This caused the troops from Angband, Morgoth’s fortress, to be pushed back, and a brutal battle ensued.

But then Eärendil, the father of Elrond and Elros, came to the rescue. With him were the great eagles, led by their king Thorondor. They fought against the dragon army, and ultimately, Eärendil managed to defeat Ancalagon in single combat.

He fell on Thangorodrim, a formation of 3 volcanoes in the Iron Mountains, which were destroyed as a result. After Ancalagon’s death, Morgoth had no defense left and lost the war. Angband was destroyed, and Morgoth was forever bound to the Void.

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Especially in the First Age of The Lord of the Rings, many things happened. Morgoth waged war on many fronts, and with dragons, Balrogs, and giant spiders, powerful creatures also roamed. Among them, the first dragon was particularly vile: The first dragon in the world of The Lord of the Rings was so powerful that he led his own army

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The community is outraged: A player opens a component of his gaming PC that you should definitely stay away from

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A player notices that his gaming PC keeps shutting down. For this reason, he opens a component that is dangerous: the power supply.

What did the player do? The user reports on Reddit that his computer regularly shuts down by itself while gaming. Unable to explain the problem, he opened his computer. Here he discovered that the power supply was likely the culprit. He explains on Reddit:

I checked my power supply and it was indeed very hot and had to be turned off with the switch for several seconds before I could restart the computer. Is my power supply overheating and tripping a fuse or something? I took it apart and cleaned it out and that seemed to work for a bit, but it’s happening again and I’m considering buying a new PSU.

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Opening a power supply can have life-threatening consequences and is never worth it

Why should you steer clear of the power supply? The power supply in your computer usually operates at high voltages. The internal components of a computer power supply can carry high voltages on the input side (230 V AC in DE) and several volts (12 V, 5 V, and 3.3 V DC) on the output side. Contact with these voltages can lead to electric shock, which can be fatal.

This is because the power supply in your computer transforms the alternating current from the outlet into direct current. In Germany, the outlet typically provides alternating current at a voltage of 230 volts.

The problem mainly lies with the capacitors used. Power supplies contain large capacitors that can store significant electrical charges even after being unplugged, sometimes for days or even weeks. Even if you have disconnected your computer from the outlet, the power supply can still be life-threatening. The capacitors can cause a dangerous electric shock when touched.

If your power supply is damaged, it is best to contact the manufacturer or an experienced technician. Generally, a power supply costs you no more than around 100 euros, and it is really not worth risking your life for it (via corsair.com).

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Power supplies can also pose other dangers to life and limb. A gamer bought a new case and power supply for his gaming PC. On Reddit, he complains that his old cable no longer fits the computer. The community is shocked and horrified, as the situation could have ended badly: Gamer buys new power supply and complains that the cable doesn’t fit – Doesn’t realize that he almost burned down his apartment

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Can you inherit an account in Pokémon GO? We asked around

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Many players have been collecting monsters in Pokémon GO for years now. Large, lovingly maintained collections are coming together. But what happens to such an account if one should die? Can it be transferred? Deleted? We inquired.

Many people enjoy collecting something. Stamps, coins, trading cards, model cars – whatever it may be. They connect something emotional with it, and a lot of effort goes into these collections. And often, it is the case that the heirs receive such a collection when the collector passes away.

There are also stories in the realm of video games where people feel connected to deceased loved ones through a game. Time and again, one reads about such experiences where old profiles, characters, or game collections are continued to be played by survivors.

We’ve read such questions about Pokémon GO frequently as well. No wonder: The game appeals to people who might not otherwise be into video games, has a large fan base in general, occurs in everyday life, and has been around for almost 9 years now. Many large collections have also been amassed. Therefore, we inquired: Is it actually possible to bequeath an account?

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What Niantic says about inheriting an account in Pokémon GO

In principle, Pokémon GO accounts are considered non-transferable. For example, a father who no longer wants to play cannot transfer his account to his daughter, where new access data would be used while the old game progress continues.

But how about in the event of death? Upon inquiry, we were informed that Niantic considers the account to be strictly personal. Selling, exchanging, gifting, or transferring an account to other individuals is prohibited under the terms of use – and this applies even in the event of death. Using the access data also violates the usage policies.

Only account deletion can be achieved. However, transferring the account is not possible.

So, can an account in Pokémon GO be inherited? As of now, the answer is: No.

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Not only an interesting question for Pokémon GO: In general, the inheritance of digital content is a topic that concerns some players. After all, there are now literally huge game collections that exist purely digitally – such as on Steam. And even there, inheriting the digital collection is difficult. On GOG, this was also a topic, but it is treated somewhat differently.

Often, digital content is not even about actual “ownership” but rather user licenses that expire upon death – or personal accounts that are not transferable. Therefore, it may be the case with many providers that inheritance is ultimately not intended. What do you think about this topic? Tell us in the comments!

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Mozilla and its popular browser Firefox could be seriously endangered if the US Justice Department carries out its plans against Google

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Google is to be more strongly restricted in the USA. However, Mozilla’s CFO Eric Muhlheim explains that this could also have serious consequences for other projects, such as Mozilla Firefox. This is because Mozilla is heavily reliant on payments from Google.

In the USA, the Department of Justice is examining whether Google has a monopoly with its products. In addition to the discussion about whether Google has to sell its browser Chrome, it is also about Google currently paying other browsers to set Google as their default search engine.

Mozilla’s CFO Eric Muhlheim has now stated that the abolition and restriction of Google’s search monopoly could also pose a significant problem for Firefox (via theverge.com).

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Mozilla is currently heavily reliant on payments from Google

What is the current situation? Currently, Google pays other browsers to integrate Google as the default search engine in their software. When you start your Firefox, Google is immediately offered to you as the search engine. Although Google is a direct competitor to Mozilla and Firefox, ironically, the company is heavily dependent on payments from Google.

According to Eric Muhlheim, the CFO of Mozilla’s for-profit branch, which in turn financially supports the non-profit Mozilla Foundation, Firefox accounts for about 90 percent of Mozilla’s revenue. About 85 percent of this revenue comes from the contract with Google, he added.

To lose this revenue all at once would mean that Mozilla would have to make “significant cuts throughout the company,” Mühlheim said, warning of a “downward spiral” that could occur if the company had to reduce investments in the product development of Firefox, making it less attractive to users. Muhlheim concluded:

We would really be fighting for our survival.

How significant is Firefox currently? According to Statista.com, Firefox’s market share was about 6% in March 2025. In comparison, Google Chrome holds 65% of the market share.

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Three Secrets You Missed in the First 10 Minutes of Expedition 33

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Do you know the risqué sex dialogue in Expedition 33? Or the man in the trash can? We have 3 secrets that you overlooked at the start.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a role-playing game that has had a lot of work and love put into it. However, the developers have also slipped in a little joke here and there, hiding some secrets – including a humorous sex scene – so absurdly that you can’t find them by chance. We will show you 3 of these secrets that you can find within the first few minutes of the game. Most of you probably just walked past these secrets without thinking about it.

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The Sex Scene with the Special Twist

After you meet Sophie with Gustave, you need to accompany her to the harbor until the “festivities” of the event begin. Along the way, you can talk to various NPCs and interact with some objects.

Among them, you will find the door of a hotel (on the left side of the path). If you click on the door, you can hear the moaning sounds of a man and a woman behind it. Sophie humorously notes that people celebrate this festival in very different ways. Some wouldn’t go to the harbor and would rather approach it a little more passionately.

The catch is that you can click this door an infinite number of times, and each time you will hear slightly different moaning sounds.

If you click the door a total of 30 times, however, something special happens: There is a small dialogue. The two very busy-sounding individuals behind the door speak directly to you:

They tell you that at first, it made the whole thing somehow more exciting that you were secretly watching, but gradually it becomes a bit creepy and for them, it’s also a bit tiring to have to perform at full capacity all the time under observation. It would be nice if you could finally move on.

The Aliona Plaza

Shortly after Sophie joins your group, you come to a large plaza with some NPCs you can talk to. The developers dubbed this plaza “Aliona Plaza.” However, the reason for this is not obvious, and you only find out if you have very keen hearing.

Because 3 of the speakable NPCs there have the same voice actress. Both Marie (the woman with her daughter), Estelle (the artist), and the children with the Gestral masks are voiced by Aliona Baranova.

Aliona Baranova is the partner of Jennifer English, who voices Maelle in the English version. Baranova was asked if she would also like to voice a few smaller NPC roles.

Having one person voice multiple roles is common in most games. Normally, the corresponding NPCs are placed far apart to avoid drawing attention to the limited number of voice actors. However, Sandfall Interactive, the developer of Expedition 33, deliberately placed all these NPCs almost right next to each other to perfectly execute the joke of “Aliona Plaza,” where several characters are voiced by her.

Probably, no one would have noticed if Baranova and English hadn’t revealed this in a live stream on YouTube:

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The Man in the Trash Can

Also on the way to the harbor, you will find, as you did throughout the whole city before, trash cans distributed everywhere. When you click on these, you get the same message, that this is just a regular trash can.

On the way down to the harbor, there is another trash can on the left side that you can also click. The first time, the game says it is also a trash can like any other. The second time, the message looks a bit different. On the third click, a voice is heard, and the “man in the trash can” speaks to you.

The man tells you that he has been hiding in the trash can for over 6 months. His hope is that the painter might not discover him and not realize that he has also turned 33 and is experiencing his last day today.

As a reward, you get a Lumina point that you can later use to improve your character.

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These are just 3 of the smaller secrets that can be discovered in Clair Obscur, and the game is full of them, as there is so much to discover. However, exploring everything can also become a disadvantage, as it might ruin the epic finale of the game.

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One of the most exciting new MMORPGs from the West has just introduced a new starting area

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Ashes of Creation is considered a major hope among MMORPGs. Now, the MMORPG has introduced a new starting area and a new biome: The Anvils and the Junark biome.

The developers showcased the new content in a stream that was conducted on the occasion of the extension of the second Alpha phase of Ashes of Creation.

On one hand, they introduced a new starting area that will soon be added to the game. On the other hand, they showed impressions of the new jungle landscape that can already be explored in the second Alpha phase.

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What kind of starting area is this? Anvils is the new starting area that has now been introduced. It is the home of the Dünir. The Dünir are a dwarf race in Ashes of Creation and belong to the 9 playable races in Ashes of Creation.

Not surprisingly, the new starting area mostly consists of a massive mountain range where, according to the developers, “the craftsmanship of the dwarves has flourished for centuries.” Hence, the name of the area. Anvil means anvil in German.

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What kind of biome is this? Additionally, there was new information about “The Turquoise Sea”: With the update, there will not only be new features like navigation and sailing, but also a completely new biome called the Jundark Jungle, which players can visit in Alpha 2.

In this new area, both dangers and opportunities await you. Among other things, there are supposed to be new dungeons that you can explore, which the developers claim are worth the effort. If you have an Alpha access, you can explore the area after the next update.

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The smallest country in the world has around 750 inhabitants: One has now bought a game there to run a cult

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Cult of the Lamb is one of the best indie titles you can currently buy on Steam. A person has now bought the game in the Vatican. There, the new Pope will be elected starting May 7, 2025.

What kind of game is it? In Cult of the Lamb, you build a cult with a sheep and try to grow your sect. You collect buildings, find new followers, and fight rival cultists. The game itself is doing very well on Steam: With over 88,000 reviews, the game is rated as “very positive” (95% positive) (as of May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM).

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A player has just bought Cult of the Lamb in the Vatican

What just happened? The publisher of Cult of the Lamb, Devolver Digital, posted a picture of the game’s sales figures on X.com: The game was recently sold just once, and that was in the Vatican. A developer adds to the post: “Now you know what they’re doing in the conclave.”

The identity of the buyer is unknown. At the time of the post, April 25, 2025, hundreds of thousands of believers were in the Vatican to say goodbye to the late Pope Francis. His funeral was held on April 26, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square.

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How big is the Vatican? The Vatican, or correctly: Vatican City State, is an independent country in the middle of Rome, the capital of Italy. According to statements from the Vatican itself, the country has 764 citizens, though the actual number of inhabitants might be a little higher (via vaticanstate.va, as of May 3, 2025). Only a small portion of the citizens live within the city limits, the rest outside the country. The most famous resident of the Vatican is the Pope, followed by his Swiss Guard and diplomats and Catholic dignitaries.

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Free Action RPG based on Game of Thrones leaves Early Access on Steam, but players complain about the ‘greedy’ monetization

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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will be released for free on Steam in a few weeks. However, players are warning about the many microtransactions. Some players state: It’s astonishing how many microtransactions can be packed into a simple game.

What kind of game is this? Game of Thrones: Kingsroad was released in March 2025 as a game for around 25 euros on Steam. The game promises, according to developers, a “narrative action-adventure RPG of blockbuster quality that brings the world of Westeros to life with exceptional detail and unprecedented scale.”

After about two months, the game is now officially coming to Steam and will also be free. However, the reviews on Steam are only “Mixed” (63% positive) with around 1,000 reviews. This is mainly due to the strong monetization that resembles mobile titles.

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Many contents hidden behind microtransactions and a paywall

What is the problem? Players report that Kingsroad relies on a specific currency that you need to obtain loot or progress in the story at all. Players warn that all essential content like important fights or bosses is hidden behind a paywall (via steampowered.com):

It’s astonishing how many microtransactions can be packed into a simple game. (…)

Progress is heavily controlled by BP, points that you have to spend to receive loot from missions, bosses, etc. No more BP? No problem – 10 $ and you’re good to go – for today. No BP tomorrow – no problem – just pay again – and again – and again. And if you think you have enough for the rest of the storyline, you’ll be surprised. Do you need 38,000 points for the storyline? You guessed it, we’re screwing you again and you need 48,000 for the boss. Where do you get the points? Check out the shop – 50 $ here … 50 $ there and you can face the boss, which is basically a PAYWALL.

Additionally, there are a total of 14 different currencies in the game and two battle passes that you can buy if you want to progress. The colleagues at GameStar (Paywall) also explain that the game misses a lot of potential due to the greedy microtransactions.

Some players also accuse the game that even the official release can’t save much anymore (via steamcommunity.com): There have been no major updates in the past few weeks, and by now, most content has been played through. Currently, only about 200 players are still playing Kingsroad (via steamdb.info).

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Game of Thrones is also well known for having numerous characters die in sometimes grim ways. However, a certain group of people has good chances of survival, as a recent study has shown: A study shows how to best survive in Game of Thrones

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Here are 10 villains from anime who are worse than they appear

Esmeralda Eickemeyer Esmeralda Eickemeyer Reading time 6 minutes

Some of the most frightening villains hide behind a charming smile and a calm demeanor. In this list, we take a look at 10 anime villains who are much more dangerous than their outward appearance suggests.

How were the characters selected? This list mainly focuses on antagonists that often come from more realistic anime. So, series in which the characters usually have no supernatural powers or where evil does not always appear in the form of a typical final boss. 

Some of these characters are also not “classically evil,” yet they can still send chills down your spine. 

Spoiler Warning: Since this is about the antagonists and their motivations, there are several spoilers regarding the selected anime: Psycho-Pass, One Piece, Attack on Titan, Kaiji, Yowamushi Pedal, Monster, Ajin, Fate/Zero, The Promised Neverland, Erased.

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1. Shogo Makishima (Psycho Pass)

Shogo Makishima is a central figure from the anime “Psycho-Pass,” a dystopian science fiction series set in a future where the so-called Sibyl System monitors the behavior and mental state of all citizens to detect and control potential criminals early on.

Makishima is the main antagonist of the first season. Despite his violent and criminal actions, his Psycho-Pass (a kind of digital measure of mental stability) remains neutral, which means that the Sibyl System does not recognize him as a threat. This allows him to evade the system, thus he cannot be held accountable.

2. Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)

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Doflamingo is a significant antagonist in “One Piece.” He is one of the most complex and dangerous characters in the series, known for his cruelty but also for his deep backstory.

He controls the kingdom of Dressrosa after forcing the rightful king to flee and posing as the savior. Doflamingo despises the World Government and thus aims to overthrow the existing order. In the underground, where he is known as “Joker,” he secretly pulls the strings and runs an extensive network of criminal activities.

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50% of young people would rather accept a pay cut than work themselves to exhaustion for their employer

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Young people were asked about their views on work and health. About half of the respondents indicated that they would accept a pay cut for better health.

What kind of study is this? In a global study on healthy lifestyles, more than 14,000 people in 25 different countries were asked about their assessment of their work situation (via globallongevitystudy.com).

Fifty percent of respondents were willing to cut their salary, showing how much mental health issues have become a priority for a large majority of young workers. Specifically, the question was: “I would prefer for my workplace to care for my health and well-being, even if it means earning a lower salary?”

Among Gen Z, 52% agreed, while among millennials, it was still 49%. The highest agreement rates were in India with 71%, and the lowest in Denmark with 21%. Even in Germany, only about 30% of respondents were willing to forgo salary.

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The choice of employer is very important for many young people

The significance of the employer: The survey also shows that young people preferably look for an employer who supports the mental health of employees. This was considered very important by almost a third of American millennials and about a quarter of Generation X and Z participants in the survey.

Gurpreet “Sunny” Singh, founder of Roundglass, who initiated the study, explained:

Employees do not want to sacrifice their well-being for a job, and if employers do not address this issue, it harms company results. To attract and retain talent, placing importance on the mental health of employees is non-negotiable.

Leslie Kenny, co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, adds:

Work is such an important part of our lives, but for many it is a stressful experience. It is clear that people expect their employers to support their efforts to take care of themselves and improve their health.

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A French authority has studied the consumption behavior of the population. It found that older people love linear television, but young people are hardly interested in it. This is a long-term challenge for companies that have previously relied mainly on linear TV: Boomers love it, Gen Z can’t relate: Young people pose a significant challenge to an entire sector

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In WoW, everyone now receives a healing spell from Star Wars

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A skill that many know from the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic is also coming to World of Warcraft – for everyone.

It’s no new development that World of Warcraft sometimes borrows a little from other games and incorporates their ideas. However, we will feel one effect of this in patch 11.1.7. Because all heroes and heroines will receive a new ability that could almost have come directly from the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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What kind of ability is that? The ability “Recuperate” is currently available to all characters in their spellbook with patch 11.1.7. The ability begins a small channeling with an animation. The character kneels down to light a campfire, prepares some food, and then eats it.

While the channeling is active, the character regenerates a large amount of hit points every second – up to 150% over the course of the ability.

The ability cannot be used in combat. It is exclusively intended for regeneration outside of combat.

What does this have to do with SWTOR? Such an ability also exists in other games, but it is particularly well-known from Star Wars: The Old Republic. Here, each class had its own recovery ability, inspired by various scenes from the films. For example, Inquisitors had a “Wrath” animation, during which they walked slowly up and down – like Darth Maul in his final battle when he was separated from his target by a door.

In WoW, it seems that all characters will receive the same animation, although this could change in the future. However, the current one fits well with the “adventurer” feeling that WoW wants to convey in many areas.

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What is this useful for? Since the healing cannot be used in combat, the ability is especially useful for refreshing yourself between fights. This is particularly helpful when you are out solo in a depth, for example, and have no other method of healing. Also, after a wipe in a raid, everyone can immediately activate their self-healing after being resurrected, so that the healers can regenerate their mana immediately instead of healing everyone individually. This way, everyone is ready for action faster.

This new feature is unlikely to have a significant impact on the game’s balance. It primarily represents an improvement in quality of life. Some say – partly in jest – that this is an indirect nerf for mages, as their magical food will now become less popular. Only healers with mana consumption will still be happy about a mage table in the future.
It is also new that you will soon be able to play WoW with just one button – if you want to.

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Elder Scrolls Online gives you a house this month – Here’s how to get it

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The MMORPG Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating its anniversary year and has some rewards for you. In addition to simple amounts of gold, ESO is gifting you an entire house. MeinMMO will show you how you can make the property in Tamriel your own.

How do you get the free house? During the event, which runs until May 29, 2025, you can complete various activities in Elder Scrolls Online. Once you have mastered 25 of them, you will be able to move into the great gallery of Tamriel. 

What are activities? The activities in Tamriel are part of the “Golden Undertaking”. This is a system that allows you to receive certain rewards for a limited time. An active Golden Undertaking can be found in the menu item “Golden Undertakings” in the “Groups and Activity Search”.

In total, there are 38 activities consisting of various goals that you will almost automatically complete while playing. Many activities are very simple, such as completing quests or defeating leaders in the base game’s areas. 

The video shows you the new trailer for the Season of the Worm Cult in ESO:

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Elder Scrolls Online: The Seasons of the Worm Cult in the New Gameplay Trailer

The house is so beautiful that players are drooling over it

The house was already found on the test server last year and received initial attention. It was already suspected that it would be released as part of an event. 

The ESO player Sakiri was eagerly waiting for the house and wrote last year in the Elder Scrolls Online forum: “When is this thing finally coming out? I’m already drooling over it. Lol”

The official information page for the event has embedded a video by the creator Futerko, in which he gives you a complete room tour of the property and the house.

The video shows you what the free house from the event looks like:

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All information about the size, location, and how many furnishings you can place can be found on the page of the unofficial ESO wiki.

A house, 35,000 gold – These are the rewards you get

What are the other rewards? While the house is the main attraction of the event, there are other rewards that you receive for completed activities:

  • For 5 completed activities, you will receive the furnishing item: Kynareth’s Icon of Storm Mastery.
  • For 15 completed activities, you will receive 35,000 gold.

Once the event ends on May 29, 2025, you will no longer be able to receive the rewards.

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So hurry up, so you don’t miss out on the rewards. Generally, there are some changes in Elder Scrolls Online. After the developers made their players pay for an essential system, they decided to make it free: An essential system from the MMORPG Elder Scrolls, for which you had to pay until now, will soon be available for free

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In a sci-fi shooter on Steam, you must defend your spaceship against space pirates and become a plunderer yourself

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In the sci-fi shooter Jump Ship, you control a spaceship with up to three friends and fight against space pirates.

What kind of game is this? Jump Ship is a first-person shooter set to be released in 2025. It takes place in a sci-fi setting and allows you to cooperatively pilot a spaceship with up to 4 players and complete various missions.

During the missions, you travel to different planets where you infiltrate enemy outposts and loot containers. In these, you can find technology that improves your spaceship. However, loot does not play as significant a role in the first gameplay videos as it does in games like Destiny.

While journeying through space, you can also be attacked by space pirates, against whom you must defend yourself to save your spaceship and your life.

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The SciFi shooter Jump Ship showcases space gameplay in the trailer

Sea of Thieves in space

What makes Jump Ship special? In Jump Ship, the entire crew is involved in piloting and maintaining the spaceship. While your pilot steers the ship, you need to shoot at enemies and put out fires.

While putting out fires, you run around inside your spaceship or on its wing, combating the flames in a classic way with a fire extinguisher – let’s not talk about how realistic that is.

To board enemy ships more effectively during your spacewalks, you have access to a kind of jetpack that allows you to move in space even without a spaceship.

Overall, Jump Ship feels like a Sea of Thieves in space.

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Experienced developers stand behind Jump Ship

Who is behind Jump Ship? Jump Ship is the first game from the Swedish development studio “Keepsake Games,” which was founded in 2021 in Stockholm by 5 gaming veterans, each with over 10 years of experience.

The team at Keepsake Games consists of former developers and founding members from Mojang (Minecraft) and Hazelight Studios (It Takes Two, A Way Out).

Meanwhile, Hazelight has also been busy and is releasing the next co-op hit Split Fiction in 2025. MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz played the game with his wife, and his son is also thrilled: My 3-year-old son can’t get enough of a rainbow-farting pig in a current co-op hit on Steam

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