HandOfBlood shows how its top player managed to stress Faker in LoL 8 years ago

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

HandOfBlood has been trying his hand at e-sports with his own team in League of Legends for some time now. One of his biggest stars is probably Tristan PowerOfEvil Schrage. The German mid-laner has gained a lot of experience on the biggest stages, and eight years ago he even made the legend Faker sweat.

Who is PowerOfEvil? Tristan Schrage has been active in LoL e-sports since 2013 and has played in several smaller tournaments. With several teams, he achieved solid placements in various LCS playoffs during his career.

In 2017, he even made it to Worlds 2017 with the team Misfits Gaming, the then World Championship. There he faced the great legend Faker and showed that Europeans should not be underestimated. In a recent video, he reviewed the match alongside HandOfBlood.

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They can bleed

What match are we talking about? In a recent YouTube video, PowerOfEvil and HandOfBlood react to the encounter between the Koreans from SK Telecom T1 and the European Misfits Gaming at Worlds 2017. The two teams faced each other in the quarter-finals. Back then, SKT1 was a big favorite, but Misfits would not be easily defeated.

In the reaction, HandOfBlood explains how strong the SKT1 team was. They not only had the legendary Faker, but with Peanut also one of the best junglers of all time. The first match did not go well for Misfits.

PowerOfEvil states they had no chance. SKT1 had strong early-game champions who could push aggressively. After 20 minutes, SKT1 had an enormous gold lead of 10,000 gold. But after this heavy defeat, the second match began.

They changed their strategy. Instead of relying on the then strong enchanter-supports, IgNar, the team’s support at the time, wanted to revert to engage-supports like Blitzcrank. To ensure that the strong support item Ardent Censer was still in the team, PowerOfEvil played Karma in the mid lane.

This change was also visible in the bot lane; Hans Sama, the ADC at the time, was already 2-0 after just 12 minutes. This was also due to IgNar landing some very strong hooks with Blitzcrank. After 26 minutes, Misfits Gaming won the game with over 10,000 gold advantage, and PowerOfEvil said: That was the moment we said to ourselves: They can bleed.

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They made Faker and his team sweat

What happened next? After the second match, they were motivated. They allowed IgNar to play an engage-support (Leone) again, and this time the jungler Maxlore built Ardent Censer. In the third match, Hans Sama once again delivered a strong performance in the bot lane.

This time it took longer, but after about 40 minutes, Misfits Gaming secured their second victory. One more win, and they would have eliminated SKT1.

Even though the pressure must have been incredibly high, SKT1 struck back in the fourth match. Bang took Hans Sama’s Tristana away, and Orianna was banned.

In the reaction, PowerOfEvil explains that the match was a heartbreaker. It was again close, but with fewer kills than before. Misfits Gaming executed beautiful team fights, especially with three tanks (Sejuani, Cho’Gath, and Alistar). At around 27 minutes, they attacked the opposing team under the tower.

However, the Trundle ultimate from the opposing top laner Huni destroyed everything. He healed up, SKT1 secured four kills without losing a single player. After that, the match became incredibly close, and Faker and his team managed to win a successful team fight and thus also the match after about 36 minutes.

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Thinking differently can help against top teams

How did the encounter end? The last match was also thrilling, as one team would be eliminated after this. Misfits Gaming again opted for a team with three tanks, while SKT1 played Tristana and Jayce in the top lane again.

Faker’s team primarily played on the sidelanes and managed to secure a slight gold advantage by minute 30. In contrast, PowerOfEvil’s team had three dragons. SKT1 showed great team engages, and Blank managed to steal the elder drake from Misfits Gaming. Huni captured PowerOfEvil and Hans Sama, and the South Koreans ended the match.

Although the match had a sad ending for Misfits Gaming, PowerOfEvil states that they were proud of their performance back then. They made Faker’s team sweat and delivered a strong quarter-final. PowerOfEvil names the fourth match as the biggest frustrating moment.

This game shows that you can win against the best of the best if you try to use different approaches. Often the processes of the current meta are so optimized by the top teams that you need to utilize unconventional strategies. This was also evident in 2024: Belgian Berserker shocks the Korean champion at the WM in LoL, giving pride back to the Americans

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In GTA 6, we return to Vice City, but there is more than just the big city – This is what is known about the map of GTA 6

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 6 minutes

In GTA 6 you will explore the big city of Vice City, but there are more interesting places to discover. Here you will learn everything that is already known about the map.

What do we know about the map? The main setting of GTA 6 is Vice City. This is a large city in the fictional U.S. state of Leonida. We also know that there will be other places outside of Vice City that you can travel to.

On May 6, 2025, Rockstar Games shared descriptions of the following regions of the map:

  • Leonida Keys
  • Grassrivers
  • Port Gellhorn
  • Ambrosia
  • Mount Kalaga National Park

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Is there an image of the map that you can look at?

No, there is currently no official image of the GTA 6 map. However, there are some fan projects that have taken on the task of constructing the map in advance based on current information. These projects create images showing what the map might look like. You can find a collection of these fan projects on VIMAP.

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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer

This is Vice City

This is what we know about the city: Vice City is a sunny metropolis in the U.S. state of Leonida, which is based on Florida. Vice City is inspired by the real metropolis of Miami and is already known to GTA fans from the games “Vice City” and “Vice City: Stories”.

Vice City is characterized by a tropical climate. It is usually very warm in the city, though this is occasionally interrupted by storms. Like Los Santos, the setting of GTA 5, Vice City will also have a large sandy beach.

These are the Leonida Keys

The Leonida Keys are a series of islands that border the state of Leonida and are connected by bridges via a highway. The Leonida Keys are likely modeled after the Florida Keys.

This is what Rockstar says about the Keys: Life on this tropical peninsula may not be glamorous, but it is relaxed. Treat yourself to a few beers and make yourself comfortable in your lounge chair, but be careful – you are very close to some of the most beautiful and dangerous waters in all of America.

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These are the Grassrivers

The Grassrivers are a region outside of Vice City representing a swampy marshland with alligators and have already been seen in the first trailers for GTA 6. They are likely modeled after the Everglades, located outside Miami in Florida.

This is what Rockstar says about the Grassrivers: You can never know what lurks beneath the surface of these untouched expanses. Alligators may be the most famous tourist attraction, but far deadlier predators and disturbing discoveries await in the mangrove forests.

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This is Port Gellhorn

Port Gellhorn is likely a smaller town outside of Vice City. Fans are already guessing which city Port Gellhorn might be based on. One user on Reddit made an interesting conclusion: Port Gellhorn could be based on the city of “Key West” and may be named after journalist Martha Gellhorn. She was married to American writer Ernest Hemingway from 1940 to 1945, whom she met in Key West (via jfklibrary).

This is what Rockstar says about Port Gellhorn: Cheap motels, closed attractions, and empty shopping malls may not attract tourists back, but now another economy is booming in this once-popular vacation spot – powered by booze, painkillers, and gas station energy drinks. Hop on a dirt bike and hold on to your wallet.

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This is Ambrosia

Ambrosia is a small industrial town that can be visited as a suburb of Vice City. It could be based on the city of “St. Augustine,” located in the southeastern part of Florida. St. Augustine is named after the Christian saint “Augustine of Hippo” (via citystaug), who returned to Christianity through Ambrose of Milan and was subsequently baptized. Thus, Ambrose could replace Augustine in the naming of the city as both share a direct connection.

This is what Rockstar says about Ambrosia: At the heart of Leonida, American industry and traditional values come before everything else – no matter the cost. The Allied Crystal sugar factory provides jobs and the local biker gang takes care of almost everything else.

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Mount Kalaga

Mount Kalaga is a mountain in Leonida found in the national park of the same name. In addition to rednecks on off-road vehicles and hunters, you will find everything nature has to offer in Leonida. The trailers showcased rushing rivers, forests, and wildlife such as deer.

This is what Rockstar says about Mount Kalaga National Park: Mount Kalaga is a national landmark near the northern border of the state and is perfect for hunting, fishing, or hiking. In the lush forests of the hinterlands, hillbilly mystics and paranoid radicals live far from the critical gaze of the government.

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Vice City will again be complemented by additional locations outside the city, just like Los Santos in GTA V. In the predecessor, there was, for example, the desert town of Sandy Shores, the mountain Mount Chiliad with the surrounding Paleto Forest, as well as the small town of Paleto Bay bordering the forest.

To ensure that you can properly admire the exciting places that GTA 6 has to offer, Rockstar Games has put special effort into the graphics – at least that’s what the second trailer promises. This is causing quite a stir: The new trailer for GTA 6 sparks debate about the graphics: ‘If only half of these details make it into the final game’

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For a new game, 2 legends have come together, starts very positively on Steam, almost ruins the studio

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

When the creative minds Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi team up for a passion project, you can expect something special. Their current work on Steam proves that.

What kind of project is this? The game with the remarkable title “The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-” was released on April 24, 2025, on Steam as well as on Nintendo Switch, mixing turn-based strategic battles with visual novel elements and comes from well-known developers.

Behind the studios Too Kyo Games and Media.Vision Inc., who developed the game together, are game designer Kazutaka Kodaka (the creative mind behind the Danganronpa franchise) and Kotaro Uchikoshi (author of the “Zero Escape” series).

Here is the launch trailer for “The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-“:

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What is the game about? You take on the role of Takumi Sumino, a teenager from Tokyo, who encounters the creature Sirei during a monster attack, offering its power to protect his loved ones. To do this, he just has to… stab himself!

This selfless act brings him to the Academy of Last Defense, a school in the middle of nowhere where 15 students are trained to form a special defense unit. Their mission: to protect the school for the next 100 days.

From then on, you can expect a mix of getting to know the other students, building and improving relationships, strategic defense battles, leisure activities, explorations, and countless decisions that can drastically affect the progress of the story.

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-: Strategic battles
Visual novel meets strategic battles.

In the first 30 hours – which you need to complete the 100 days – you should expect a rollercoaster ride of twists, revelations, and boss battles. But that was only the prologue, and you end up in a fractal nightmare of branching storylines that lead you deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole. Anyone wanting to see everything must plan significantly over 100 hours.

How is the game received? The currently 1,784 user reviews on Steam stand at 89 percent positive, which qualifies as “Very Positive.” On metacritic.com, the metascore is 85, and the user score is 81.

  • Songpin writes after almost 74 hours on Steam: “This is THE game that people have always hoped for since Uchikoshi and Kodaka started working together.”
  • Peary states after over 150 hours on Steam: “If there ever was a game to avoid spoilers, it’s this one. This could be the opus of Kodaka and Uchikoshi, where they finally combine their best work into one single piece.”
  • Sirius praises on Steam after over 80 hours: “I haven’t been this overwhelmed by the scope of a game in years. It feels like something that only exists in fantasy or is executed in a very poor manner, but this game delivers on its promises in a way that keeps blowing me away.”

Here is one of the older trailers for “The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-“:

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The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-: Trailer for the new JRPG by the creators of Danganronpa

What’s the deal with bankruptcy? At first glance, a mix of turn-based strategy and visual novel doesn’t sound too expensive. However, considering the incredible scope of what’s in the game, the development of “The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-” must have been quite costly.

So costly that things don’t look too good for Kazutaka Kodaka’s studio at the moment. When the Danganronpa designer is asked about additional translations (currently only supporting English, Japanese, and Chinese) or possible ports for Xbox and PlayStation, he responds:

If I can pay off my debts early and secure enough operating funds for the company, I would like to get started right away. But at the moment, we are still on the brink of collapse.

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In a second post, he adds that this would only refer to the additional localizations. As for further ports, there are currently no plans. This might change only if “The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-” unexpectedly (as it is quite niche) becomes a huge financial hit.

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New trailer for GTA 6 sparks debate about graphics: ‘If only half of these details make it into the final game’

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The new trailer for GTA 6 is currently being hotly debated. A professional game artist points out about 23 remarkable details from the scenes that show how high the graphic quality of Rockstar Games’ current engine is.

What are these details? A professional game artist with the username FR3NKD took a close look at the new trailer for GTA 6 and highlighted a whole range of technical details on X that show how high the graphic quality of Rockstar Games’ current engine is.

These details include, among others:

  • Character muscles that deform realistically when they move.
  • Realistic real-time reflections on mirrors.
  • Light passing through glass, bending in the process.
  • Beads of sweat running down the body.
  • The beer forms realistic foam and bubbles in bottles.
  • Cars that get realistically dirty.
  • Complex hair physics simulation.
  • Individually designed coins in the cash register.
  • Grass blades are individually modeled.
  • Water deforms realistically when vehicles drive through it.
  • Detailed explosions that overshadow everything seen so far.
  • Leaves pile up in the corners of buildings.
  • Enormous traffic density in city scenes.
  • High-quality light and shadow effects.

If you want to see the trailer for yourself, take a look below:

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Rockstar Games presents GTA 6 in the second trailer

Trailer versus actual gameplay

How is the community reacting to it? That the new trailer is received extremely well overall is shown by the nearly 50 million views and 4.4 million thumbs up on YouTube – and that after less than a day (as of May 7, 2025). However, among the posts from FR3NKD, the community is arguing about how much of this enormous detail level will be found in the actual game.

Rockstar Games itself states in the trailer: “Captured on PS5.” Whether and when the trailer shows actual gameplay or just pre-rendered in-engine scenes is just as unclear as whether it was recorded on the PS5 or the PS5 Pro.

The “Donut Guy” Andrew Price explains on X: “Trailer is not equal to game. I would be surprised if even half of it makes it into the finished game.” The artist FR3NKD refers to the trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 (the most recent game from Rockstar Games to date), where he believes the finished game looked better at the end than the associated trailers.

Bagworm would already be satisfied if Andrew Price is right (via X): “If even half of these details make it into the final game, I will be overwhelmed. I don’t think anyone will be able to play this game.”

Others find the level of detail in the trailer not that impressive – Lukáš Janeček writes, for example, on X: “I feel like most of this was already a thing with various RTX effects. Impressive details, but still not something we’ve never seen before.”

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How does MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz evaluate the scenes? I find the level of detail in the trailer quite remarkable, especially compared to pre-rendered trailers of other blockbuster projects from recent years.

Like Andrew Price, however, I would also be surprised if GTA 6 looks exactly like this on the PS5 Pro (I don’t even want to start on the regular PS5). The thing is: The trailer shows what the game’s engine is theoretically capable of on a current console, and in my opinion, that is a lot and definitely impressive.

And when I think back to the incredible level of detail in the final version of Red Dead Redemption 2… Rockstar Games should, with GTA 6, be able to raise the bar again, so we can definitely expect an impressive graphic showcase – even without beer that realistically creates foam and bubbles. Do you see it the same way or completely differently? By the way, it is now clear when GTA 6 is supposed to be released: Rockstar Games is pushing GTA 6 to 2026, but names a specific date – fans find this just right

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Minecraft gets a small change with a big impact – Fans cheer: “Old Minecraft Vibe”

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

On May 6, 2025, the quite small update “25w19a” was released for Minecraft. One of the new features, however, is currently causing quite a good mood in the community.

What is this new feature? In the official patch notes for update “25w19a,” it reads like a small detail: “The fog has been optimized for a better atmospheric perspective.” Additionally: “When it rains, it will be foggier.”

However, the difference in Minecraft is so positive that a post on Reddit regarding the new feature received more than 16,000 upvotes and over 250 comments in less than a day. Thread creator SigmaHold provided several comparison images:

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Anyone wanting to know exactly what has been optimized in the fog can find the details in the “Shader fog changes” section of the patch notes – via minecraft.net:

  • The fog is now divided based on ambient and render distance.
  • Previously, these two concepts were mixed.
  • Ambient fog is intended to represent the “fog formation” of the environment the player is in: lava, water, and now also atmosphere.
  • Render distance fog is intended to darken the edge of the visible terrain.
  • Ambient fog uses a spherical distance to determine its intensity, while render distance fog uses a cylindrical distance.
  • The resulting fog value for any vertex is the maximum of both.
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Minecraft shows in the video how the graphics of the game will improve

Nostalgic Journey Back to Xbox 360

What is the community saying? Some fans feel nostalgic looking at the images, recalling old Minecraft days, while others praise the atmosphere conveyed by the snow and fog.

  • aforlornpenguin writes on Reddit: “The snow looks so pleasantly atmospheric.”
  • Godzilla_R0AR adds on Reddit: “I love the whole ambient vibe in this new update.”
  • jidannyc makes a nostalgic comparison on Reddit: “It feels like the gamma of the Xbox 360.”
  • Kindly-Ad-9742 agrees on Reddit: “Old Minecraft vibe.”
  • SeanWasTaken praises on Reddit: “Great change, this looks much more atmospheric.”

How do you like the new fog? Are you in the mood for a round of Minecraft again? When was the last time you played? Share it in the comments!

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Players of Path of Exile 2 lose their “will to play” as early as Season 1, the campaign is to blame

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The first season of Path of Exile 2 is in full swing. Many players have now equipped their first character well and are looking for a second one, but one feature is dampening their enthusiasm for a new character.

What annoys the players? In Path of Exile 2, many players have equipped their first character of season 1 and brought it to a level where they are considering a second character. While there are now many interesting builds waiting to be tried out by players, a new character also means a new run through the campaign each time.

However, the campaign in Path of Exile 2 is currently unpopular and has some problems, as players are now explaining.

Here you can see the trailer for Path of Exile 2 “Dawn of the Hunt”:

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

The problem with the campaign

Why is the campaign so unpopular? In the current early access version of Path of Exile 2, every character must go through the campaign of the game twice. It consists of acts 1 to 3 and then again from acts 1 to 3 on the Cruel difficulty level. This should be more challenging and time-consuming, putting players in the same position as acts 4 to 6 will in the full version.

For players, however, this means that with a second character, they have to replay the campaign not a second, but a third and fourth time. That players are annoyed by this is also evidenced on Reddit.

  • H-oltz writes on Reddit: “The campaign is fine for the first 3 acts, but having to repeat them in a cruel way is really annoying.”
  • Potatashulk feels similarly on Reddit: “[…] Once I reach Cruel, I lose the will to play. The same acts that I have already completed, […] are not fun.”
  • Grimpaw hopes on Reddit that it will get better: “Right now, I just hate that I have to do it twice. I hope the upcoming acts are at least enjoyable and not filled with annoying mobs.”

Why play the campaign twice? The developers of Path of Exile 2 made a cut during development to focus on developing the endgame instead of the campaign. For the head Jonathan Rogers, it was clear that players would prefer a good endgame over additional parts of the campaign when PoE2 starts in early access (via YouTube).

However, to allow players to level their character smoothly, it was necessary to create areas with enemies at the same levels as those found in acts 4 to 6. The developers therefore decided to recycle the first 3 acts and make the enemies in Cruel difficulty stronger. The missing acts will be added at a later date.

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Whether players will see the new parts of the campaign in early access remains to be seen. Many would likely also benefit if they no longer had to replay all content of the campaign on a second character. This feature, however, is currently not announced. Recently, the developers showed how popular the classes in Path of Exile 2 Season 1 are: Developers of Path of Exile 2 reveal which class is the most popular, one dominates particularly

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Proud Soldier of Over-Earth documents the entire war in Helldivers 2, proving that humans are losing

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Helldivers 2, a resourceful soldier from Over-Earth has documented the entire second galactic war. In a video, he shows that the Helldivers have been losing for months and the enemies from Over-Earth are becoming stronger. The Ministry of Truth is said to have lied.

What kind of war is this? Since the release of Helldivers 2, the Helldivers, in whose role the players step, have been tirelessly fighting against bugs and robots. Recently, the Illuminated have also joined as the third enemy faction against Over-Earth.

During the war, the troops from Over-Earth had great success at the beginning and were even able to temporarily drive out the enemy factions completely. However, for months, there have been no major successes, and the guerrilla attacks from the Illuminated are causing additional difficulties for the Helldivers. How bad the situation really is, has now been released by a player in a video report.

With this trailer, Helldivers 2 launched:

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Helldivers 2 Announce Trailer PS5 PC

Over-Earth is currently losing the war

How is the second galactic war going? The proud Helldiver SCARPiii shared a video on the platform Reddit in which he depicts the entire war events of the second galactic war. In a time-lapse, the complete course of actions is shown.

While the Helldivers from Over-Earth were initially achieving great successes against the enemy factions, they have only made small and medium progress for months now. Meanwhile, the enemy factions are advancing further against Over-Earth.

Here you can see the complete course of the war:

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How does the Ministry of Truth claim to have lied? While the video report proves that Over-Earth is currently losing, the Ministry of Over-Earth wants to know nothing of it. On the contrary, the High Command continues to send the Helldivers on daring missions to reclaim planets. Recently, they celebrated successes against the Illuminated, who are currently considered defeated. Meanwhile, the other factions have moved closely towards Over-Earth. The government of Over-Earth and the Ministry of Truth are concealing from the citizens how dire the situation is regarding the second galactic war.

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Whether the Helldivers can still win the war against the enemies of Over-Earth remains to be seen. However, the information that the proud soldier shares with his comrades could cause unrest. How Over-Earth dealt with the onslaught of players can be found out here: The boss explains how 6 million players from Call of Duty led his Helldivers 2 into the worst crisis yet

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The new season of Diablo 4 is receiving a lot of criticism, but players still find something that is good

Nicole Wakulczyk Nicole Wakulczyk Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 4, Season 8 has started and has received considerable criticism right away. Now, some players have reached the endgame and are praising the permanent changes. Suddenly, players feel real progress.

What was the criticism? The new Season 8 had a challenging start from the beginning. Even before the release, enthusiasm was limited as the new boss powers were ruthlessly overpowered on the PTR (test server). Blizzard significantly weakened the skills, and fans were hopeful.

After the season started, even more criticism followed. Many found the “Appearance Raid Events,” the new seasonal feature, to be tedious and monotonous. The gameplay felt like an eternal loop of Legion events. Some even thought: Season 8 is worse than expected. The new Battle Pass was also criticized, and players said that the Relics are “a hidden price increase”.

Now, apparently some players have reached the endgame and discover that grinding suddenly pays off again. There are challenging tasks, goals – and a real sense of progress.

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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Season 8 mit Belial

Season 8 is the “first real progression update”

What do players like now? By now, some players have reached the endgame of Season 8. For some, it feels good not to rush through everything in a short time. Opheleone writes on Reddit that he appreciates not being able to complete everything within the first few days. In the past, he sped through the torment levels after level 60. With Season 8, however, Blizzard has increased the challenge.

Now the new difficulty forces him to really engage. It gives him a “real sense of progress.” The items also feel like valuable upgrades when they drop. For him, Season 8 is therefore the “first real progression update.”

In the comments, users pick up on the thought. nyabigail praises that this time one can truly feel the progress:

Yes, I think the true hero of this season is that you can really feel the progress from “zero to hero” – and that’s good for the health of the game. That the bosses are now a real challenge and no longer just free loot piñatas is also a positive development.

Whether one finds the boss powers reasonable, whether the “Appearance Raid Events” are fun or whether one hates the relic – the most important thing is: the gameplay base, which will also remain next season, is significantly stronger than it was last season.

In another Reddit post, ayu_fever mentions that the jump from torment 3 to torment 4 is noticeable. He emphasizes that this is not a complaint. On the contrary: it is good that torment 4 is a real goal to strive toward. “It will feel great when I eventually manage it on my own. Please Blizzard: Don’t nerf torment 4!” he writes.

In the comments, Binary_gh0st admits that he expected to “hate” the new season after everyone criticized it. However, he is now having a lot of fun.

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The threads show that many players were initially skeptical and even disappointed. The season mechanics were described as boring and repetitive. But a week after the start, it becomes clear that the changes to the base game have had their effect. For many, Diablo 4 feels more like a proper action RPG with long-term progress.

If you are still looking for an endgame build that will get you through the new season: Feel free to check out our current tier list. There we present the best builds – including practical links for recreating: The best builds in Diablo 4: Tier list for Season 8

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Spanish broadcaster reports on Papal election, underscores the news with scenes from Dark Souls 3, which could not be more inappropriate

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The successor of the Pope is either to ignite the age of fire or return as reborn ashes – why else would Spanish television accompany reports from Rome with Dark Souls 3? No joke, that actually happened.

What was shown? A short sequence from Spanish television appeared on Reddit. It was about the upcoming successor of the Pope and the current state of the election. The election is highly contested, and to convey this, the channel decided to cut in a boss fight from Dark Souls 3. Don’t believe us? Then feel free to check out the linked video:

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Candidates fight for the position of the Pope

Why is the clip so absurd? According to a user on Reddit, the channel used the clip from Dark Souls 3 to fittingly underscore the contested elections for the successor of the Pope.

The footage shows the boss fight against Pontiff Sulyvahn in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. Although the fight is very impressive, the choice of the accompaniment feels wrong, especially when it comes to such a serious topic as the election of the successor.

If that wasn’t enough, the protagonist from the short boss sequence is also wearing an appropriate armor and a hat, further emphasizing that a candidate of the holy church is fighting against the boss.

There will also be a reference to Dark Souls 3 in Elden Ring Nightreign:

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Gameplay trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign shows a boss from Dark Souls 3

Although the clip is absurd, Dark Souls fans take it with a lot of humor. The following comments can be heard:

  • “it even has a papal hat lmaooo” – Kakerman
  • “That was epic. Miyazaki laughs in Spanish**” – bigb0ss33
  • “Truly, the next Pope should be determined by the one who can finish a DS Full Series SL1 No Hit Iron Man Faith Build Only Marathon. A proof that they are chosen by God.” – YsenisLufengrad
  • “I like that this implies that the papal election goes like this” – Ok-Rush-4445
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After all, the Spanish have a great sense of humor. Dark Souls is simply a very prominent game, and so are its bosses. There are many of them, but which one is the strongest? We will show you: The strongest bosses in Dark Souls 1, 2, and 3 according to lore in the power ranking

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Expedition 33: The Endless Tower – Why the endgame content is worth it

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

One of the last major dungeons in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Endless Tower. We will reveal whether it’s worth it – and what you need to accomplish there.

Update, March 26, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.

After you have gained the ability to fly with Esquie all over the world in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you unlock a lot of new areas. Some of them only have single items, but behind others are really long dungeons and tough challenges. One of the most demanding is the “Endless Tower”.

Where can you find the tower? You can discover the tower all the way in the west of the world map. On the map, it looks like a large golden circle with a “C” inside. You need to fly a little upwards to find a landing spot. Once you have entered the tower, you will first be in the entrance area. Keep moving “back” in the image to get from the entrance area to the actual tower.

Clair Obscur Tower Endless
The endless tower is hard to overlook.

When should you enter the tower? In principle, the tower can be entered from level 45+, as soon as you have completed Act 2 and Esquie has learned to fly. Some fights require very high character stats, and a level of 80+ is definitely recommended.

However, you can also simply return to the tower “every few levels” and see if you are equipped for the current fight. It is not necessary to complete the tower in one go, and it is suitable as a “breaktime” activity if you only want to complete a few quick fights.

As always in Expedition 33, you can generally succeed in all fights regardless of your character stats if you are true masters of dodging and parrying. If that is not the case, a high level is clearly recommended.

What do you do in the Endless Tower? The Endless Tower offers very little in terms of exploration, but a lot for everyone who enjoys the combat system. In the central room of the tower, you will find a screen that you can interact with. Here you can complete fights one by one and unlock new fights. These are divided into 10 levels, each with 3 challenges. On the 11th level, there are still 3 particularly tough boss challenges waiting for you. In total, there are 33 fights that you can master.

You unlock the fights one by one. After “Level 1, Fight 1”, you can tackle “Level 1, Fight 2”, and so on. Skipping fights is not possible.

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Endless Tower in Expedition 33 – All important rewards

What rewards are there in the tower? The rewards are relatively generous, considering that you hardly have to travel. Each successful fight rewards you with a Lumina point and Chroma catalysts, which you can use to upgrade your weapons. In addition, at the end of a level, so after every third fight, there is an additional reward. This could be a powerful Picto, but also new hairstyles.

Here we list all special rewards you can get from the toughest fights:

Level in the towerRecommended levelReward
Level 1, Challenge 350Picto: Greater Defenceless
Level 2, Challenge 355Picto: Energising Rush
Level 3, Challenge 360Clea hairstyle for Lune
Level 4, Challenge 365Time Tint
Hairstyle: Double braided white hair for Maelle
Level 5, Challenge 370Picto: Charging Critical
Hairstyle: Rebellious white hair for Lune
Level 6, Challenge 375Picto: Critical Weakness
Hairstyle: Messy white bun for Sciel
Level 7, Challenge 380Picto: Fueling Break
Hairstyle Clea haircuts for Sciel
Level 8, Challenge 385Empowering Tint
Level 9, Challenge 390Picto: Rush on Powerful
Hairstyle Expedition White for Verso
Level 10, Challenge 390Picto: Greater Powerless
Level 11, Challenge 390+Clair outfit for Verso
Perfect Chroma catalyst
5 Lumina points (instead of 1)

If you manage to complete all fights, then speak with the ghostly woman next to the portrait afterwards. She will grant you the new “Ponytail (Maelle)” hairstyle. Then you can wear Maelle’s classic hairstyle with white hair color – a real eye-catcher.

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What else do you need to know about the tower? The Endless Tower is completely optional. You don’t have to feel any pressure to complete it, and finishing the tower has no impact on the story. You don’t even have to approach the tower before the last story mission in Lumiere. You can return after the end of the story and still master all the challenges that you haven’t completed yet.

If you are defeated in a challenge, it is not a game over by the way. You simply get the message that the challenge has failed and you can try it again immediately without having to load a save.

The Endless Tower is just one of many secrets hidden by the developers in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Some of them are even hidden right at the beginning of the game, so you can miss them forever in the first 10 minutes.

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A new anime shows what Harry Potter would have looked like from Disney

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

For some time now, various animes have been available on the streaming platform Disney+. However, this year, a new anime that is officially connected to the Disney universe will also be released. A normal guy suddenly finds himself in a world inspired by classic villains.

What anime is it about? Twisted Wonderland is actually a Japan-exclusive mobile game that was released in 2020. Just a year later, the manga followed, and now, in 2025, an anime adaptation is set to follow.

The protagonist of the series lands in another world full of magic through a mysterious mirror. He suddenly finds himself in a school full of wizards, divided into different houses. Instead of Hogwarts with Slytherin or Gryffindor, there are houses based on Disney villains like Scar or Jafar.

You can find a trailer for the series here:

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Twisted Wonderland – Trailer for the anime adaptation of the popular Disney game

An Isekai Anime with Disney Influence

What kind of anime is Twisted Wonderland? Although it has an isekai premise, the setting is strongly reminiscent of Hogwarts. This is not only due to the magical school but also because of the division into houses. The different houses are based on villains from classic Disney films. Among them are figures like Scar from The Lion King, Ursula from The Little Mermaid, or Jafar from Aladdin.

Anime fans might find the designs of the characters familiar, as Yana Toboso is known for that. The manga artist is primarily known for the Black Butler manga. Recently, a new anime season of that series was also released, featuring an interesting German pronunciation.

So far, 3 seasons of the anime series have been confirmed, each focusing on different houses of the school. The first season is titled Episode of Heartslabyul. This house is based on the Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland.

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When is the anime set to be released? The first season is set to premiere this year, in October 2025, on Disney+. When the other seasons, Episode of Savanaclaw and Episode of Octavinelle, will be released is still unknown.

Classic Disney villains continue to fascinate many fans to this day. There’s a good reason why films like the Descendants series are popular. Disney is aware of this and markets the iconic characters in various media. This is also true in their theme parks: After successful books, series, and films, Disney’s villains are getting their own villain land.

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Tanzverbot streams to 150,000 viewers on Twitch, says: ‘I only have the internet’

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The streamer Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich returned to Twitch in April 2025 after a long break and spoke about his difficult relationship with the streamer “QuiteLola”. Now he is reaching record numbers, but he cannot enjoy it.

Update 07.05.2025, 16:15 – In the stream, Tanzverbot complains that the promised statement from Adam “SkylineTV” Wolke is taking its time. Yesterday, the long-awaited video finally appeared, we reported about it on MeinMMO: Adam SkylineTV finally speaks out about the allegations from Tanzverbot, expresses remorse, and makes clear who is to blame for everything

What is the situation? The streamer Tanzverbot had been absent from Twitch for almost half a year; he had really wanted to dive back in to pay off his high tax debts. In the meantime, he occasionally reached out to his fans, but the updates sounded concerning.

On April 19, 2025, the big comeback on YouTube took place: Wrapped in a green bathrobe, Tanzverbot spoke about his turbulent relationship with the streamer Lola. He said that the relationship had “broken” him and robbed him of a lot of will to live.

The topic spread like wildfire in the German YouTube and Twitch community. Everyone who has a name in the influencer scene commented in some way, and none other than MontanaBlack and Knossi turned out to be the voices of reason.

In a stream on May 1, Tanzverbot revisited the topic. He expressed a desire for more honesty from the parties involved in the dispute and also talked about how he feels about the situation now.

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Twitch streamer Tanzverbot talks about his difficult past, still regrets his lack of education

Tanzverbot says: If he slips again, he has to stop

That was the stream: Tanzverbot reached a peak of 150,000 viewers simultaneously – making it the largest stream of the year on German Twitch (via SullyGnome). For the streamer, however, this is a dilemma. He says: In fact, he didn’t even want to go online, he had to really struggle with himself.

However, he wants to stay engaged, not “sink” again. Taking one or two days off is still okay for Tanzverbot. But if it becomes more, one gets back into such a cycle: “Screw it, yeah, next week, next week.” He never wants that again.

The streamer says: “If I screw up again, then that’s it for me, because I just can’t handle it anymore. If you don’t live this damn internet stuff, if you don’t live streaming, then you shouldn’t do it. Then you have to stop. If I can’t handle it mentally anymore, then you have to stop with it.”

The VoD of the stream is no longer available, but a clip ended up on Tanzverbot’s highlight channel on YouTube:

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However, the success seems to have a bitter aftertaste for Tanzverbot. Many are using the donation’s voice read-out function on Twitch to troll him. At the same time, he is also grateful for the money; he needs it. But he seems to view the fact that people are on his side with mixed feelings.

Because he actually doesn’t deserve any sympathy, says Tanzverbot. What he accuses Lola of, he has also done to someone else. He is really just about getting everything off his chest: “But on the other hand: What else should I do? I only have the internet. So, the only constant that has always been there, you know what I mean?”

Sitting in the stream, swallowing everything inside him, and not saying “what’s up,” he cannot do it; that is oppressive for him.

In his stream on May 4, the numbers did drop somewhat; nevertheless, Tanzverbot is currently one of the biggest streamers on German Twitch with his public processing. Now it remains to be seen whether he can actually pull himself together and stay in the game this time.

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His great wish, says Tanzverbot, is for an honest statement from Lola or Adam aka SkylineTV, in which at least one of them admits what really happened between them, as they have denied having an affair so far. We have already covered the statement from the streamer for you here: Twitch: Tanzverbot says that the new statement from Lola is a slap in the face

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WoW launches ‘Turbo Boost’, brings more loot and stronger items

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In World of Warcraft, a strong boost will soon begin, which will particularly help endgame fans. The item level increases, and with it, the power of the characters.

What is better than the strongest items in the game? Of course – even better items! This is exactly what World of Warcraft seems to have set as a goal. For the first time in the history of the game, there is a “Turbo Boost” event, where the loot rules are revised and maximized. You will not only receive stronger items but can also purchase targeted loot through Dinare without relying on luck.

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When does the event start? The Turbo Boost begins after the maintenance on May 14, 2025, so already next week. From then on, you can benefit from many innovations.

The Turbo Boost will likely remain active until the end of the second season.

What changes? Overall, there are mainly four major changes:

Weekly quests for confusing tokens: Every week, you will receive a quest requiring you to defeat 4 bosses from the Liberation of Lorenhall to obtain the tokens. Upon first completion of this quest, you will receive 3 fragments (which make one token), and all further weekly quests will grant 1 fragment. This way, you will receive an additional token in week 4 and week 7.

The tokens can be exchanged for any loot from the heroic raid Liberation of Lorenhall. If you also defeat the bosses on Mythic, then you can select Mythic loot as well.

Crafted gear becomes stronger: Also new is that crafted gear can receive an additional 6 item levels. To do this, you must rework already crafted gear and equip it with a reinforcement matrix. You can purchase this from the enchanting goods vendor. The item level will thus increase to a maximum of 681.

Hero and Mythic items become stronger: The best items in the game will get a little better. Because these items will receive two additional upgrade levels, allowing you to enhance the best items even further. You will need the corresponding emblems for this, but acquiring them is no problem: because the cap has been lifted, you can collect as many tokens as you want.

The depths are strengthened: The depths will also receive some innovations, as some depths will soon be “overloaded”. There will be new challenges, such as additional traps or minibosses, but also new equipment that you can improve a little each week to be able to use new abilities in the depths.

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What do you think of this type of event? A cool thing to revitalize WoW in the middle of the season and encourage players to tackle tougher content? Or is it rather a shame that one can only achieve full strength late in a season?
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„Threatening content“ – A parent guide warns precisely about the dad of German Twitch

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A parenting guide has reviewed the content of a German YouTuber and Twitch streamer and finds it dangerous. This concerns a true veteran in the realm of Let’s Plays.

Who does the parenting guide warn about? The parenting guide FLIMMO regularly deals with content and assesses how suitable these contents are for children. In a contribution from December 2024, they write on their website about the YouTuber and Twitch streamer Erik “Gronkh” Range.

He is a true YouTube veteran, having uploaded his first videos in 2010 and shaping an entire generation with his Let’s Plays. He is active not only on his YouTube channel, which has over 5 million subscribers, but also on Twitch, where he has over 1.7 million followers and an average of 19,178 viewers per stream (via sullygnome).

His content revolves around gaming, but he also offers reactions to current videos in his livestreams. FLIMMO partially classifies this content as “threatening”.

We introduce you to Gronkh and his journey in our video:

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Gronkh, the man with the voice – Career and life of Germany’s most famous Let’s Player

“Inappropriate for children”

What does FLIMMO write? FLIMMO categorizes Gronkh and his content under the red color in their traffic light classification. This indicates that the content “can overwhelm, unsettle, or scare” and thus they label it as “inappropriate for children” (via FLIMMO).

As a positive aspect, FLIMMO considers that Gronkh introduces his hobbies and thus gives children ideas for their own leisure activities. However, there are three negative points:

  • Product recommendations: Since Gronkh also advertises in his Let’s Plays or Twitch streams, FLIMMO finds this problematic. Children should not always be able to recognize that it is advertising.
  • Inappropriate media content: Gronkh often plays games rated for ages 16 or 18, which are not suitable for children.
  • Scary content: “Scary or threatening content is an integral part of the videos” (via FLIMMO). This can frighten children.

How does the community react? Gronkh’s community finds amusement in a Reddit post about FLIMMO’s description but has contextual words on the topic:

  • Primary-Coat-4726 describes how he handles it with his children (via Reddit): “I watch Gronkh with my kids. But it’s more like storytime than Sons of the Forest. I also watch other YouTubers with them and judge for myself what fits when.”
  • Sascha_Spi understands the classification (via Reddit): “Essentially, that’s true. Schedule 1, Sons of the Forest, etc. are games that shouldn’t necessarily be watched by every 10-year-old. And the humor is not really tailored to children either.”
  • CromCruach1982 jokes (via Reddit): “”Scary or threatening content…” Gronkh doesn’t even have the facecam on in every video.”
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Does Gronkh have such content? Since Gronkh also plays horror games and livestreams the Let’s Plays or uploads them afterward to his YouTube channel, the caution of the parenting guide is justified. When the YouTuber plays games rated 16 or 18, it is, of course, inappropriate.

Even if Gronkh often underscores horror games and similar with a humorous touch through his comments, they remain scary games that are not suitable for children. The influence of YouTuber and Twitch streamer Gronkh is enormous. So enormous that he shapes newly released games with his earlier Let’s Plays: “I had to laugh so hard” – German YouTuber Gronkh is so legendary that he shapes new games

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“Has Gronkh played this yet?” – A horror game on Steam turns you into a hermit, but you’re not alone on your farm

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In a new horror game on Steam, you retreat to a lonely farm in the mountains. And if that isn’t horror enough: Well, at night, you are not truly alone.

Which game is being referred to? We are talking about We Harvest Shadows, the latest game from David Wehle. It is an unusual combination of farming simulation and psychological horror.

There is still no fixed release date for We Harvest Shadows. However, there is a demo on Steam. You can already try out the game – it only costs you time (and electricity).

A trailer for We Harvest Shadows can be seen here:

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Alone on a farm in the mountains – or not?

What is the game about? You are Garrett, escaping the city to spend the rest of your days as a hermit. He believes the world would be better off without him. You find refuge in an abandoned farm in the wilderness of the Appalachians.

There, you spend your days doing classic work: you maintain your house, take care of your livestock, and grow your own food. In between, you explore the surrounding area. But if you thought you could just relax at night, you are mistaken.

At night, We Harvest Shadows transforms into a psychological horror game, inspired by P.T. and What Remains of Edith Finch. As it seems, you are not entirely alone on the farm, as something appears to be lurking in the shadows. And it is following you.

We Harvest Shadows is quite an unusual genre mix. However, it seems to be perfect for the YouTuber and Twitch streamer Gronkh – at least, that is what his fans think. They are already asking under a TikTok post introducing the game, “Has Gronkh played the demo yet?”

The answer to that, by the way, is yes, he has.

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If you are into atmospheric, story-driven horror, you should also check out KARMA: The Dark World. The game shows how even a so-called “walking simulator” can create a horror experience that captivates. You can read more about it on MeinMMO: A new horror game on Steam disturbs players despite simple gameplay: “My mind has melted.”

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Streamer leaks secret beta version of the new Steam game from Valve, open beta possible soon

Nico Scheibel Nico Scheibel Reading time 3 minutes

The new game from Valve on Steam is currently in development and is accompanied by a testing phase. However, you can only play the MOBA shooter Deadlock if you are invited to do so by other players. The latest leaks from a streamer and Reddit users show that a public beta could soon become a reality.

Which streamer is involved? The streamer and YouTuber Deathy is a well-known creator in the Deadlock scene. Together with his colleague, YouTuber AverageJonas, he wanted to stream a tier list of all heroes in Deadlock. Deathy accidentally was in the client of a secret test version of the MOBA shooter, which is intended for creators and selected players. He quickly restarted the stream and deleted the recording.

What was leaked in the secret version? After the streamer opened the hero overview and wanted to create the tier list, the entire stream saw the names and images of 10 new heroes. Most have already a complete design, and only a few use a placeholder as a model. A screenshot of it was uploaded on Reddit.

Open beta could start as early as summer

Why could an open beta be possible soon? As early as spring 2025, there were leaks (via reddit.com) about an event in the summer of that same year. The Brazilian streamer “frttt” mentioned that Valve had already sent out invitations for this event. 

Another leak (via reddit.com) that appeared a month later showed an image with the text “The Continental – Deadlock Championship” and the date “June 19”, which could indicate the approximate time frame of the event. Back in 2011, Valve launched the open beta of their MOBA hit DotA 2 with a tournament at Gamescom.

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This is Deadlock – The new MOBA shooter from Valve

There are more leaks

What else has been leaked? After several posts from different players about various leaks, the Reddit user NEZIsAnIdiot compiled all current leaks about Deadlock in a Reddit post:

  • The next big update is planned for summer (matches previous leaks about the event in summer)
  • 10 completely new heroes, most of whom already have full designs
  • New models for already playable heroes
  • Gameplay overhaul of some heroes
  • The item system is set to receive a slight overhaul

It is important to keep in mind that this information is merely rumors and the veracity is unknown. 

What does the community say about the leaks? Many players in the Deadlock community are excited about the leaks. The map update was leaked a full two weeks before release in the Deadlock subreddit and turned out to be true. 

The user NotRiceProfile summarized it well in a Reddit comment: “It’s crazy that Deadlock has become so popular that they are now developing a separate private alpha version for high-tier players and content creators. First, there was the leak about the three lanes, and now this. I wonder what else wild stuff they are trying out”

Another Reddit user named AdBackground6578 wrote the following on Reddit:

This has definitely revived all the hype for the rest of the year if it’s real. All the new character designs from the Hero Lab look too finished for something experimental. It doesn’t make it unbelievable, but it is strange.

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By May 2025, there were only two major updates

In early January 2025, Valve developer Yoshi announced on the official Discord that updates would not be released as usual every two weeks, but irregularly. The updates are also supposed to be larger in scope. 

However, by May 2025, the players of Deadlock had only received two of these major updates. The hero update in January, which added four new heroes to the current roster and the map update in February (via Steam). Since then, there have only been smaller balance patches. 

Deadlock has a sufficient number of players, but it does not reach the hype of 2024, when over a hundred thousand players were online simultaneously. MeinMMO has already created a tier list for all 26 heroes currently available in the MOBA shooter and shows their weaknesses and strengths: Deadlock: Tier List of all 26 Heroes

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„I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off“ – John Cena explains why he is leaving WWE after his record year

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 2 minutes

Apparently, American wrestler and actor John Cena lives by the motto “one should stop when it’s most beautiful,” because right after his last championship, the 17-time world champion wants to say goodbye to WWE.

What did John Cena announce? The wrestler has become the 17-time world champion of WWE this year, thus also holding the record. However, this did not prevent him from making a certain decision: John Cena has decided that it is time to end his career as a wrestler.

The decision was not made in haste, but has developed over the years, as the wrestler stated in an interview with ESPN: “I had a lot of time to think about it. I started to reduce my full-time schedule in 2017. Now it’s the year 2025, so I had more than half a decade to think about how to proceed.”

In the trailer for the series Peacemaker, you can see John Cena as the titular hero:

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Trailer for the series Peacemaker with John Cena

John Cena Keeps His Promise

How did he come to this decision? John Cena reports in the interview with ESPN that this decision simply stands from a promise he made to the fans and himself at the beginning of his career: “I made a solid promise in my 20s: ‘If I am a step too slow, I will walk away. One must know when their own run is over, and leave with dignity. And I feel that I am a step too slow.”

In response to the interviewer’s (Daniel Cormier from ESPN) reaction, who still sees John Cena as a very good wrestler, the wrestler replies gratefully but honestly:

I really appreciate that, but I think a lot of what you saw in my 20s was strength and enthusiasm – and then wisdom slowly creeps in. (…) When you look at the performers today, it’s physically extremely demanding. And I simply don’t want someone to buy a ticket and feel cheated.

John Cena in an interview with ESPN (via YouTube)

What does his future look like now? Just because John Cena is saying goodbye to his career at WWE doesn’t mean he is completely retiring. He will continue to appear as an actor in films and series.

You may already know him from Fast & Furious 9, as Peacemaker from The Suicide Squad, and you will be able to see him alongside Idris Elba in the action film “Heads of State” on Amazon Prime starting July 2, 2025.

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Therefore, John Cena will definitely not disappear from the scene. If you want to know more about his acting performances in films and series, you can find out more about the series that shares his role as Peacemaker. Here on MeinMMO, we report on whom the series might particularly appeal: The new TV series Peacemaker on Amazon is perfect if you like “Guardians of the Galaxy”

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Expedition 33: Unlock all skills of Esquie

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 you can travel faster when you upgrade your Esquie. We reveal how to access all upgrades and what they bring.

To explore the vast world of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, it’s useful to have a “mount”. This becomes available quite early, although your mount is more like a full-fledged member of the group.

For Esquie not only clears dangers from your path, but also makes travel much more enjoyable and often has wise advice for you… or he’s just a bit scatterbrained. Our guide shows you how to unlock all of Esquie’s abilities.

Who is Esquie? Early on in your journey, you’ll meet the incredibly powerful yet somewhat clumsy being Esquie. He serves as your mount and can get you across the world map significantly faster than a normal march on foot.

If you want to move quickly across the world map, you cannot bypass Esquie—and it’s also essential for the story to treat the oversized, lovable creature well to access new areas.

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Esquie in Expedition 33: All abilities and their locations

Esquie is practically omnipotent, after all, he is a legendary being. However, to carry other people, he needs special stones—which unfortunately, he’s lost again. Every time you bring him one of these special stones, he gains a new ability, expanding the exploration possibilities. In total, he has 5 different abilities that you can unlock throughout the game.

Riding (Standard)

You automatically unlock the normal Esquie in the story once you leave the Gestral village behind and visit Esquie in his nest. The “normal” Esquie can travel over land and destroy small bluish stone surfaces to access new areas.

Swimming

Being able to swim is the first new ability of Esquie that you will also inevitably unlock during the story. You only need to complete the events of Act 1, which occurs after visiting the “Stone Wave Cliffs”. This is right after you meet Esquie.

Once you’ve done that, Esquie can sink into the water at beaches in the game and travel through the sea to reach new shores. This immediately opens up many new areas, some of which can be quite deadly.

Destroying Corals

In the sea, your path is repeatedly blocked by corals that make further progress impossible. During Act 2, you will head to “Old Lumiere”. After completing the story in this area, Esquie receives the new stone from your group members.

Now, you are able to destroy corals and swim right through them. This opens up a large part of the world map, and you can basically land at any shore. Also, keep in mind that many areas and levels may still be too difficult and indicate “Danger!”, warning that you will only find a quick end to the expedition there.

Flying

Flying is also unlocked during the game’s storyline, but much later. You need to defeat the two Axons (Siren and Visages) in Act 2 and then complete the events at the Monolith. During the final battle there, Verso returns Esquie’s flight stone.

After that, you have the freedom to explore the entire world by flying. There are numerous flying islands with small bonus areas, but also many hidden places located on rises or mountains. Many of the chromatic bosses also become available only now. It’s worth it to explore the entire map thoroughly.

Diving

The last ability of Esquie is diving. To be able to dive, you must regularly speak with Esquie at the camp in Act 3 to increase his relationship level. Once you reach level 5, you receive a side quest where you need to retrieve a stone from Francois. Verso must win a duel against Francois here. The fight is relatively simple, as long as you manage to parry Francois’s spells.

Once you can dive, you can explore the sparkling spots in the water that grant many Lumina points. Additionally, there’s a new area that you can also dive into—but you should only venture there at a very high level (level 70+) because one of the nastiest bosses in the entire game is waiting there.

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What happens to Esquie in a “New Game+”? If you start a “New Game+” after the end of the game, Esquie’s abilities will be reset, and you will unlock them again throughout the story—with one exception.

If you obtained them during the first playthrough, Esquie retains his ability to dive. This means that you can immediately explore the glowing spots right after acquiring the swimming ability and collect additional Lumina points.

Esquie is by no means the only big secret in Expedition 33. The developers have really gone all out and introduced a lot of hidden content into the game—from the very first minute. You can even overlook 3 special secrets in the first 10 minutes of the game.

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For 3 years, Tyler1 has despised the nicest guy on YouTube, now he plays LoL with him

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Tyler1 became famous with his explosive content about League of Legends. He is now active in other areas as well, but he occasionally returns to the Rift. Currently, he is back with his beloved nemesis Ludwig Ahgren.

Tyler1 and Ludwig have a history. In 2022, the streamer Ninja hosted a LoL event, where the ambitious Tyler1 had to play on a team with Ludwig Ahgren, who was a beginner at the time. Instead of being courteous, Tyler1 humiliated his teammate on stage. He called him total weakpoint because he couldn’t hear and supposedly lost the match single-handedly.

A back-and-forth ensued between the two. Ludwig tried to get closer to Tyler1 while he reacted with disgust and anger. To earn Tyler1’s respect, Ludwig reached Platinum in LoL in 2025 and reluctantly received praise.

Now, the two have played LoL together, and even though Tyler1 yells at Ludwig, he had fun. He even wishes for a simple feature for LoL.

Learn more about Tyler1 in this video:

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Tyler1 has fun, even though he hates Ludwig

How was their joint gaming experience? In their streams, you can see how different they are. Ludwig is calm, nice, and tries to learn, while Tyler1 is typically explosive and delivers his tips in a less polite manner. Conflicts occasionally arise when one disapproves of what the other is doing.

There are moments when Tyler1 expresses his anger, as you can see in this Twitch clip.

After the defeat, Ludwig says they probably need to play one more. Tyler1 laughs and yells: I hate you so much. He specifies again that he hates how he talks and plays. Ludwig just laughs, and despite the outburst, Tyler1 decides to play another match.

Is he enjoying it? In a later clip (via Twitch), he talks again about the matches and wishes for a voice chat for regular LoL matches as well. Playing with this kind of communication is simply fun, even if you are playing with the biggest bastard in gaming history.

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Will there be an official voice chat in LoL? So far, there is only an in-game voice chat when you are in a party before starting a game. With random teammates, this is not possible yet. While some individuals from Riot have mentioned it (via Reddit), there has been no official announcement yet.

Theoretically, it is possible. Valorant, also from Riot Games, has a voice chat for the entire team of a match. Although such a voice chat has many advantages, it can also promote toxic behavior: 3 Twitch streamers impersonate women in voice chat, shocked by the reactions: “It takes away the joy of playing”

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GTA 6: You should be excited about these graphical features on PS5 and Xbox Series X, but at a high price

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

GTA 6 has introduced a new trailer. Here you can primarily see story elements and admire the beautiful graphics. But what lies behind the pretty graphics that you will be able to admire on the PS5 and Xbox Series X starting in 2026?

What engine does GTA 6 use? Rockstar relies on the so-called “Rockstar Advanced Game Engine” for GTA 6, often abbreviated as RAGE. The engine was developed by Rockstar San Diego in collaboration with other developers, first showcased in 2006, and was already used in GTA 5.

The details and content shown so far in the 2nd trailer for GTA 6 are already impressive and show how stunning the graphics of GTA 6 could be at launch. However, this could come at a price when the game releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

GTA 6 relies on the engine of its predecessor, which is said to be significantly improved

What does GTA 6 offer in terms of graphics and technology? Ryan Woods, Principal Engine Programmer at Rockstar Games, explained back then (via Reddit.com) that RAGE has been significantly improved and is expected to utilize state-of-the-art graphics technologies. This includes advanced ray tracing for realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows (such as Ray Traced Global Illumination).

With the improved lighting, characters and environments immediately appear much more vibrant and believable, especially under changing lighting conditions.

Another feature that is expected to be implemented is “procedural object generation.” The advantage of this is that developers do not have to place each tree and bush individually; instead, they can leave the work to the engine. Many objects can thus be placed randomly, making the game feel more alive than if developers placed everything manually in the game.

A third point that GTA 6 is likely to utilize is the built-in SSD in the gaming consoles: The SSD technology in both consoles enables fast loading times and smooth world streaming, which reduces loading times and improves gameplay flow.

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Beautiful graphics, but limited FPS on PS5 and Xbox?

What is the problem? Beautiful graphics typically come at a price, which is high performance demands. It is not unlikely that Rockstar will limit the frame rate (FPS) in GTA 6 to ensure stable performance.

GTA 6 focuses on a highly immersive open world and aims to push the boundaries of open-world experiences with a densely packed, realistic urban environment, featuring complex NPC behaviors and simulations, which will heavily tax the CPU.

30 FPS is considered likely, as the dense open world and complex ray tracing calculations will place a heavy load on the CPU. The PS5 Pro could potentially offer even better graphics than the Xbox Series X due to its more powerful GPU, but remains limited on the CPU side. The PS5 Pro provides only about 10% more performance regarding the CPU compared to the standard PS5.

Players on the standard PS5 and Xbox Series X should not expect 60 FPS. A recent example of such limitations is Dragon’s Dogma 2: The game also features a large open world and relies on a strong CPU, which caused the game to run poorly at launch on the consoles, and players had to deal with significant limitations.

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