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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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.
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).
The big superhero MMO DC Universe Online has received a new update: Patrol 2: Justice League Dark Cursed. This includes, among other things, a graphic update and a feature for private matchmaking.
What kind of update is this? Patrol 2: Justice League Dark Cursed is the current update for DC Universe Online. It is a new campaign for the game. Upon completion, there are a lot of rewards like in-game currency, Shaded Comic Material with three customizable color slots, a rank 140 artifact pack, and a level-7 ally pack.
In the story of the update, a curse emerges that threatens the magical world. As a consequence, John Constantine relocates the House of Mystery to the cemetery of Gotham. There, he and Zatanna hope for support.
By the way, anyone who successfully completes the event will receive John Constantine as a new ally. Additionally, there is a graphic update as well as a new matchmaking feature.
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Better graphics for PCs and fighting with friends
What does the graphic update bring? The graphic update affects all PC players. With the update, the graphics on PC will be adjusted to those of the console versions. According to the patch notes, an additional 4.5 gigabytes of space will be needed on the hard drive for this.
The development team states in the patch notes that this current update is part of ongoing and further improvements to the graphics.
What does the new matchmaking feature do? From now on, there is a new feature in matchmaking: In the custom settings, Private Match can be selected. This will start the next instance only with the people currently in a group.
However, the developers warn that some content may not work with smaller groups. They also ask for any bugs found to be reported. If you have completed the new update and are wondering what to do next, we may have just the right inspiration for you here: New MMOs and multiplayer games 2025: Look forward to these releases
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The new season of League of Legends has started and brings with it not only many changes to gameplay and champions but also an unpleasant bug. With a simple misclick, you could ruin the entire round.
What happens with a wrong mouse click? Since the early days of League of Legends, recalling has been an important and valuable ability that can be used by any champion. The bug caused you to sell your recall with a right click in your team’s base.
How could the round be ruined because of this? Normally, sold items should return to the inventory with the “Undo” function, but unfortunately, that doesn’t work with the recall. The button disappears completely and cannot be retrieved by any method.
The recall is an integral part of League of Legends. Every champion has to return to base at some point to heal or buy items. If you can’t recall, you will lose many valuable seconds or even minutes. In addition to the lost time, another reason is that you sometimes find yourself in situations where it is impossible to reach your base safely. In this case, a recall is inevitable.
The video shows the new launch trailer for Season 2 2025 of League of Legends:
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The launch trailer for the new Season 2 2025 in League of Legends
Fortunately, the bug was quickly discovered
How was the bug found? Youtuber Vandiril uploaded a video titled “Riot finally added something INCREDIBLE!” on April 29, in which he demonstrates the bug and then tries to get the recall back, but without success.
In addition to the video, there was also a Reddit post by the player sidknecht, whose ADC accidentally sold his recall in the middle of the round. After sidknecht did not believe him, he tested it himself and warned the community about the bug.
We embed Vandiril’s video here for you:
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Has Riot already fixed the bug? Severe bugs like selling the recall lead to high frustration among players and need to be fixed as quickly as possible. After the bug became public, Riot responded after several hours and had their community manager comment under the Reddit post:
“Hey everyone! We’ve released a fix for this, you should no longer be able to sell your recall. Sorry to all who wanted to relive the pure ‘No Recall’ gameplay. (I mean, you can theoretically still try.)”, writes RiotSakaar, the community manager.
A programmer discovered after a shopping trip that all the USB sticks he purchased were fake. A good reason for him to take action.
In the multitude of online offers for hardware, it can happen time and again that one realizes after purchasing a product that it is a deviating or even counterfeit product.
This experience was also shared by programmer Steve Gibson. During testing of a new version of a program he developed, he came across a USB stick whose stated storage capacity was incorrect. He then conducted a self-experiment and purchased 12 inexpensive devices from Amazon, all of which were supposed to have 1 TB or 2 TB of storage.
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12 USB-Sticks, One Software
What results does his test yield? After the memory sticks arrived, he tested all 12 samples and came to a shocking conclusion: Not a single one had the storage capacity as indicated on Amazon.
When the devices were connected to a PC, the operating system displayed the size at which the sticks were sold. However, in most cases, the actual size was only 64 GB.
The crux of the matter: Gibson discovered that even after the first 64 GB of data, further data could still be transferred to the sticks. However, it was no longer the files themselves that were stored, but only information such as the names of the files and their size on the devices.
This means that the files are empty when copied from the device to a computer. The actual content is not transmitted. The operating system also does not show an error, as it does not test whether the data has been successfully written to a stick. It relies on the storage medium to report any problems with the transfer of files — which it of course did not do.
A program aims to remedy this: Gibson then decided to develop a program called Validrive to test the real capacity of USB sticks and prevent data loss caused by such manipulated devices.
The tool randomly tests whether the space stated by the seller is actually available on a storage medium. Test data is written to different locations on the stick and directly checked to see if the data can be read back.
After the test, a report is generated that clearly indicates whether a device has the stated storage capacity. ValiDrive is not the first tool of its kind. However, since the program only randomly checks the available capacity, it can save considerable time in reaching a conclusion.
The program can also be used without a prior installation. It only needs to be downloaded and can be run portably. The graphical presentation of the final report, which can also be seen on the developer’s page, allows the results to be interpreted quickly even without extensive technical expertise.
Tips for buying USB sticks: If you are looking for a USB stick yourself, there are various tips you can follow to minimize the risk of acquiring a counterfeit version right from the start:
Pay attention to the price. If it’s significantly lower than comparable products with the same capacity, then something might be wrong.
The action game GTA 6 has officially been postponed, the developers announced in a statement on May 2, 2025.
This is the announcement: Rockstar Games announced on May 2, 2025, that the release of GTA 6 has been postponed. The action game is now set to be released on May 26, 2026 (via rockstargames.com). So, GTA 6 will not be released this year.
Previously, the release of GTA 6 was scheduled for fall 2025, but no exact date was communicated. Since then, fans have been waiting for new information as well as a second trailer.
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Endlich Releasedatum für GTA 6 bekannt – nicht 2025
More time to deliver the necessary quality
How does Rockstar justify the postponement? Rockstar Games justifies the postponement of the release date by stating that they need more time to deliver the quality they aim for. The studio needs more time for this, but they want to share “more information about GTA 6 soon.”
You can read the full announcement from the developers here in German:
We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement around a new Grand Theft Auto has impressed our entire team. We would like to thank you for your support and patience while we work on completing the game.
With every game we have released, it has always been our goal to exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver the quality you expect and deserve.
We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.
Fans find postponement reasonable
This is how the community reacts: In social networks, many fans waiting for the release of GTA 6 are reacting very calmly. Many players write that they expected a postponement anyway and even anticipate further delays. Others are convinced that it is right to postpone the game rather than release it in less than optimal condition.
“Thank God they are finally saying something official. I felt like GTA 6 was turning into a myth, lol. 2026 is a wait, but at least we are no longer completely in the dark.”
“I’m sure it was the right decision to delay the release, but it’s still a huge shock.”
“At least now we have a date, I don’t mind a delay if it means the game will be good.”
“It’s Rockstar, bro. What did you expect. Also, I really doubt it will be released on May 26, they will postpone it even more.”
Some players also hope that with the postponement, the release date for the PC version will also come closer. Rockstar Games only announced the release date for the console version during the initial presentation of the game.
The impact of the postponement on the release of the PC version is currently unknown.
Schreier explained that after the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, Rockstar Games promised to avoid employee overtime in the final months before a release, which is why a postponement could be possible.
Just a few days ago, Gearbox Software postponed the release of the upcoming loot shooter Borderlands 4. The game is now coming earlier and will be released on September 12, 2025. Some fans speculated whether the postponement was related to the release of GTA 6. You can read more about the postponement of Borderlands 4 here: Borderlands 4 has just postponed its release and some developers are probably sweating now.
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In Fortnite the new update is being rolled out today, Friday, May 2, 2025. You can find all the info about Patch 35.00 here.
Friday, 02.05.2025
1:04 PM
The servers are active again. You can now log in and start a match. But be prepared that due to the high influx, you may encounter waiting queues. We wish you a nice weekend and lots of fun with Fortnite!
12:32 PM
The server outage is still ongoing, but we can deliver you a message. The ammo boxes will for the first time be added to the vault. All weapons from Star Wars do not need ammo and operate with cooldowns. (via x.com)
11:52 AM
The servers should be active again soon. Therefore, we have already summarized part of the patch notes in case you want to know what has changed. The list will be constantly updated:
According to the leaker Shiina, the downtime may last up to 4 hours. So, if this is correct, you can play again at 12:00 PM German time. But expect delays. (via x.com)
9:06 AM
A new starter pack has been released:
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The server downtime has now begun. Players can already download the update. We will gradually release some leaks about the season – so stay tuned!
What happens during the server downtime? The servers will be shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.
Server Down in Fortnite – from when? The servers will be shut down on May 2, 2025, at 08:00 AM. Shortly before that (about half an hour), matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).
When can I play Fortnite again? As this is the release of a new season, you should plan for 1 – 4 hours. There have often been complications with the downtime, which extended the server downtime. So this can’t be ruled out.
When will patch notes be released? The official patch notes have already been released and you can find them in the Fortnite blog post. We will provide you with a detailed list regarding this during the downtime.
If you missed the trailer for Chapter 6 Season 2, you can catch up on it here:
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Fortnite reveals the first teaser for Season: Galactic Battle
Fortnite: All content for the “Star Wars” season
What can I expect from the upcoming update? The update brings Season 3 to Fortnite. However, Season 3 does not bring an ordinary season to the game, but a major collaboration with Star Wars. Fans can expect events, skins, weapons, and new gadgets that will primarily shake up the meta.
Additonally, new skins will likely also be available in the item shop, sold for V-Bucks. You can find more details about the changes in the patch notes for Patch 35.00.
We will follow the server downtime live for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Do you want to see all the information about the upcoming Battle Pass? Then we have the suitable overview for you: Fortnite: Chapter 6 Season 3 shows its new skins from the Battle Pass
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The current antagonist of World of Warcraft still has many secrets. Her origin will be explored in more detail in the next patch – with a cutscene.
In the current expansion The War Within, the overarching plot revolves around Xal’atath. The elf with an affinity for the void is a mystical figure whose story is quite complex and not all secrets have been revealed yet. The next patch will finally provide some clarity, as we will witness how she came to possess the dagger that later bears her name.
Spoiler alert: This article contains story details about the new story quests in patch 11.1.7.
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WoW: Xal’atath and the Destruction of Dalaran
What’s new in patch 11.1.7? With patch 11.1.7, World of Warcraft introduces “Lore-Walking.” Here, you will visit lorekeeper Cho and experience some mysteries from the history of Azeroth with him. You can experience the origin of the Lich King or the origins of Xal’atath.
In gameplay terms, this works by repeating a series of quests that already exist in the game. For example, the priest artifact quest line where you originally find Xal’atath or her “liberation” in Battle for Azeroth.
However, there will also be new quest lines that continue these stories, as in the case of Xal’atath.
What does the new quest line show? In the final step of the quest surrounding Xal’atath, we travel back in time to the era of the Black Empire. This is the time span when Azeroth was completely dominated by the Old Gods Y’Shaarj, C’thun, Yogg-Saron, and N’Zoth.
Xal’atath attacks Ny’alotha here, the empire of N’Zoth, and tries to conquer it, as she apparently has other plans than the Old Gods.
N’Zoth has all tentacles full defending against Xal’atath and even has to summon his brothers in the end to succeed.
The colleagues from wowhead have already deciphered the associated cinematic:
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Xal’atath is trapped in the blade but optimistically sees herself as the long-term winner, as she literally has “eternity” to wait. As a little bonus, we learn that Xal’atath has whispered to N’Zoth and proposed a “pact” that would make him more powerful and successful than his brothers. A pact, which we know was fulfilled in Battle for Azeroth with the liberation of Xal’atath.
If you want to know more about the story of the current villain of World of Warcraft, we have prepared the full story of Xal’atath in an article. It can’t hurt to know what this beautiful (but very dead) elf lady has planned.
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