Blizzard buffs all classes in Diablo 4 so that seasonal power doesn’t overshadow everything

In a livestream, Blizzard explained how they want to buff the classes in Season 8 of Diablo 4. To do this, they will weaken the new seasonal feature so that it does not replace all builds. We summarize the highlights from the patch notes for patch 2.2.0 for you.

These are the highlights from the patch:

  • The PTR for Season 8 showed Blizzard that the new boss powers are way too strong. As a result, they dominated the builds and overshadowed other “normal” builds. Therefore, they will be weakened.
  • At the same time, all six classes will receive a few buffs. Also, builds that previously did not play in the upper echelons of the tier list could become strong according to experts.
  • In addition, Blizzard is overhauling the endgame bosses. You should no longer be able to oneshot them so easily; instead, you can summon them without boss mats. However, with the boss mats, you will get more loot.

Moreover, the patch brings plenty of bug fixes and “quality of life” improvements. Patch 2.2.0 will be released at the start of Season 8 on April 29, 2025. The detailed German patch notes can be found on page 2 of the article. Attention: They are very extensive.

How are the classes being buffed? All core skills of the Barbarian cost less resources. The dual-wield build has been improved and could become strong according to Diablo expert wudijo (via Twitch stream).

For Druids, leveling in Season 8 is expected to be more pleasant as they receive more spirit power through “Gift of the Stag.” This makes the class particularly strong in the early game, explains wudijo in the stream. The new unique headgear “Gathlen’s Birthright” could also be interesting for many builds.

Necromancers primarily receive buffs for their blood builds – including Blood Spear and Blood Wave. The Death Trap Huntress is expected to be the strongest build of the class in Season 8 according to wudijo. Sorceresses receive several strong buffs, especially regarding their frost skills. This includes the Blizzard build, which was one of the best builds in Season 2.

The Spiritborn benefits from the buffs for the unique staff “Sepazontec,” which increases the damage of base skills. Additionally, the damage of the unique amulet “Gorget of the Sunbird” is increased, and the storm feathers will also become jaguar skills, making the item more interesting for multiple builds. You can see all the new uniques from Season 8 in Diablo 4 in our overview.

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

Boss powers should not overshadow builds

The criticism of the seasonal power was: On the PTR for Season 8, the boss powers were simply too strong. Players and experts feared that the new powers would dominate the meta builds and overshadow other builds.

In the YouTube livestream, game designer Charles Dunn explained on the evening of April 24, 2025, that they will weaken the boss powers:

One thing we specifically heard on the PTR about these powers was that they were more than just a small component – they were your entire build. They dominated so much that your entire damage basically came solely from these powers.

We wanted the powers to be strong and felt, but that’s a fine line: You should perceive them, you should feel them in your build – but they should not replace the entire build. At that point, we went a bit overboard on the PTR.

The developers also noted that the boss powers scale with your Paragon levels. On the PTR, this went up to Paragon level 300, which is a “really long grind.” The maximum scaling is set at Paragon level 200. According to Blizzard, this is a much more realistic value that most players can actually achieve to fully utilize the powers.

Design Director Colin Finer added that players should not feel forced to reach Paragon level 300. It should rather be an “I am just ultra badass” thing.

The new mechanic in Season 8 allows you to take on the powers of the Hideout bosses – after you have defeated them once. This way, you can dig through the ground like Duriel while dodging or spawn a blood pool like Lord Zir. You can find out more about the powers here: In Season 8 of Diablo 4, you will take on the powers of the toughest enemies when you defeat them

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  1. Blizzard

Monster Hunter Wilds: All Monsters with Weaknesses, Locations, and Loot in the List Including TU2

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In Monster Hunter Wilds, everything revolves around the huge beasts that need to be hunted. You can find out which monsters there are and what you should know about them in our list.

Update, July 1, 2025: We have updated the post with the following information:

– Loot and tips for Lagiacrus
– Loot and tips for Seregios

How does the list work? Here you will find all the monsters currently available in Monster Hunter Wilds. For each one, you will find the corresponding areas, elemental and status weaknesses, a brief description with little tips for your hunt, and a listing of possible loot.

We divide our list alphabetically into “Large Monsters” and “Small Monsters”. With our directory, you can quickly jump to individual monsters:

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What do the stars mean? The stars indicating status weaknesses represent the severity of the weakness. The rule is: the more stars, the more vulnerable the monster is to that weakness.

The stars in the loot list represent the rarity of the respective item. The rule is: the more stars, the rarer the loot.

What do the abbreviations NR & HR mean? NR stands for low-rank rewards from low-rank monsters. Accordingly, HR stands for high-rank rewards from high-rank monsters. High-rank monsters only appear later in the game.

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Large Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds

These are the bosses in the various areas. They can only be defeated with a good strategy.

Ajarakan

MHW-Ajarakan
Ajarakan
  • Elemental Weaknesses: Water, Ice 
  • Status Weaknesses: Poison**, Sleep**, Paralysis**, Explosion**, Stun**, Fatigue**
  • Type: Fanged Beast
  • Habitat: Oil Spring Basin, Wyveria
  • Variants: Normal, Hardened

What kind of monster is this? The Ajarakan resembles a monkey with a spiky back. With its claws, it can scratch this back to create an effect that resembles a furnace.

Tips for your hunt

For a fight against Ajarakan, you should stock up on cold drinks or look for Frost Coats in the area – because Ajarakan loves as hot areas as possible. You can cool it down with Water Moss if it ignites. Bring Nullberries for the Fire Plague and deodorants for the Explosive Plague.

Both pest types can also be healed by dodging multiple times. Ranged fighters won’t get anywhere with normal arrows or ammunition because Ajarakan simply melts them – here you should rely on alternatives. Ajarakan’s arms are its weak points. The tail and back can be broken.

Loot

The creator of Dragon Ball found that a special about Son-Goku’s father is better than his own manga

Akira Toriyama is the manga artist of Dragon Ball and has also had a say in some side projects. He is particularly fond of a anime special that does not come from his pen.

What kind of special is it? In Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, the story revolves around Son Goku’s father, Bardock. It was released in 1990 and lasts a full 48 minutes.

The special shows Son Goku being born on the planet Vegeta, the home of the Saiyans. He is supposed to be sent to Earth to destroy all life there. Meanwhile, Bardock is on another planet, destroying all living things there.

He learns through a vision that his home planet is being destroyed by Freeza. He sees the Saiyans as a great threat and instructs his subordinates to eliminate all Saiyans. Bardock tries to warn his home planet in time, but no one believes him.

As fate would have it, the planet is destroyed by Freeza. Bardock also loses his life. The special was not created by Akira Toriyama himself, but by Mitsuo Hashimoto. However, the special episode is so good that it brought Toriyama to tears.

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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods – German Trailer for the Anime Film

Toriyama finds a special better than his manga

Why did Toriyama cry? At the end of the special, there is an emotional scene. After Bardock’s death, Son Goku’s life on Earth is shown and how he eventually starts the fight with Freeza. 

In an interview in Jump Gold Selection: Dragon Ball Z Anime Special II, he revealed that he even found this special episode better than his own manga (via Kazenshuu):

The special was good. I cried. How come you can make a story so much better than the original manga? (laughs) But I really thought: “So that’s how it was.” That last scene was really sad.

With the second-to-last sentence, Toriyama presumably means that the special fits well with his own story. In the manga itself, Son Goku only learns in the Granolah Arc that Bardock was his father and is long dead.

How do others find it? Among the other fans, the special is received fairly well. On MyAnimeList, the special has a rating of 7.58 out of 10 possible points. On IMDb, it is even 7.8 points. 

This makes the special rated slightly worse than Dragon Ball Z. The entire anime lies in the 8 range on both rating platforms. However, there is one film that will always be rated worse than anything else that has ever been produced for Dragon Ball: “As bad as Dragonball Evolution” – Hollywood has certainly messed up the next anime adaptation.

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  1. Dragon Ball Wiki

The loot shooter The Division 2 receives a new DLC 6 years after release – Ubisoft reveals price and release date

Fans of The Division 2 can be excited. A new expansion for the game will be released in May, which can be experienced both solo and in co-op mode.

What is this expansion? The Division 2 was released back in 2019, yet Ubisoft continues to deliver content for the game, which recently saw a resurgence in player numbers. The new season starts on May 27, 2025, and with it comes a completely new expansion called “Battle for Brooklyn.”

It is said to keep you occupied for between 6 and 10 hours and will cost €14.99 at release. You can pre-order the DLC in the Ubisoft Store starting April 24, 2025.

The centerpiece of the expansion is a new story that takes you to the contested Brooklyn.

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Return to autumnal Brooklyn

What does “Battle for Brooklyn” offer? The new story can be experienced solo or cooperatively with friends. As the name suggests, it takes place in the aforementioned neighborhood of New York, specifically in the areas of Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. These locations have largely been spared from the game’s conflicts in the past, but that is about to change.

The Cleaners and Rikers are marching into Brooklyn and want to disturb the peace. In the new campaign, players must tackle the threat. The story is designed to appeal to veterans and newcomers alike.

A highlight of the scenario is the season in which the story takes place. It is autumn in Brooklyn, the trees are slowly losing their leaves, and especially players of The Division 1 are likely to be pleased to see familiar places in a changed form. The neighborhood already appeared in the prologue of the first part.

The developers have provided a closer look at the planned content, which you can see in the following video:

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In addition to the campaign, players can expect the following content:

  • 4 checkpoints
  • 12 world activities
  • 12 bounty locations
  • 8 hunter puzzles
  • An exclusive item, the Catalyst Exotic Mask, which causes status effect damage

Additionally, new abilities can be unlocked. Among other things, Smart Cover from The Division 1 is set to make a comeback. This allows players to improve cover or activate offensive and defensive buffs.

The DLC can be purchased normally for €14.99, but is also part of the “The Division 2 Gold” and “The Division 2 Ultimate Edition” editions. Fans can look forward to new adventures in the game and just have to wait until May 27, 2025. Are you excited about the new DLC? Feel free to let us know in the comments. Just recently, Ubisoft upset the fans of the game: Ubisoft finds new ways to disappoint the loyal fans of The Division 2 – they have had enough

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Pokémon TCG Pocket reveals new expansion and the community already knows which card will dominate the meta

With the new expansion Guardian of the Firmament, Pokémon TCG Pocket enters the next round. One card stands out directly, as it could shake up the new meta of the game.

What kind of card is it? It is the card “Rare Candy”, an Item card in Pokémon TCG Pocket. It was first introduced in the new trailer for the expansion Guardian of the Firmament.

The special thing about the card: It allows players to skip the first phase of evolving their Pokémon. To play the card, a basic Pokémon must already be on the field, and you must have the Phase-2 card, which is the final evolution stage of the card, already in hand.

If you now play the Rare Candy, you are allowed to place the Phase-2 card directly on the basic Pokémon, thus skipping the evolution to Phase 1. To do this, the Phase-1 card does not even have to be in the deck.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket introduces new cards from the Guardian of the Firmament expansion

Community excited about Rare Candy card

What makes the card so special? The Rare Candy card saves a lot of time when it comes to cards that have two phases. After all, you simply skip the phase.

There are powerful evolutions that previously had a disadvantage due to long waiting times because of the two phases, and now they benefit from being able to act faster. After all, during the waiting time, they could have been attacked at any time and thus weakened. However, if they evolve faster, they can also attack more quickly.

How is the community reacting? The community is absolutely thrilled about the card. On reddit, the user Youispopio expressed his excitement for the card: “RARE CANDY IS REAL”. The comments under the post are similarly enthusiastic:

  • Independent_Fan_6435 writes (via reddit): “In a deck of 20 cards, this will significantly change the meta”
  • ManWithADog is visibly excited (via reddit): “RARE CANDY IS REAAAAAAAALLLLL”
  • WilsonsDream can finally play his favorite cards (via reddit): “I can finally use my two shiny Charizards”

What is the downside of the card? Even though the card allows skipping an evolution phase, it does not mean that ex-cards can necessarily attack faster. Many ex-cards still need a lot of energy to execute their powerful attacks, which must also be gathered first.

One card can benefit greatly from the Rare Candy: Gengar-ex. The card only requires three energies to attack and could therefore save one of its evolution stages. If an evolution can be skipped, it is ready to attack faster. More about Gengar-ex and how to build a deck for it can be found on MeinMMO: Pokémon TCG Pocket: Gengar ex Deck – Is it worth it?

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“I have been in this industry for 5 minutes”: Voice actor helps with the soundtrack of Clair Obscur, gives himself a disadvantage

Ben Starr is the English voice of Verso from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and is likely well-known to many players for his performance as Clive in Final Fantasy 16. The voice actor even sang on the soundtrack, although he may have overindulged the night before.

What was the downside for Ben Starr? The night before the recording for the Clair Obscur soundtrack started, Starr went out for drinks with his colleague Jennifer English, who voices Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3, and other colleagues.

He not only ordered tequila shots for himself but also for the whole round. Unfortunately, he got a bit too eager and ordered more than he could get rid of:

I think I introduced a large part of the team to tequila shots as the evening came to an end. I believe I bought about 20 tequilas and was the annoying person at a party saying, “Drink your tequila shot!”. Obviously, they didn’t want them, so I ended up with way too many left over and thought, “Well, then I’ll just drink the tequila shots myself”.

Whether Starr suffered from a hangover the next day, he did not reveal during the interview with Game Spot. Despite all the tequila, he showed up in the recording studio the next morning and sang for the Clair Obscur soundtrack.

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Voice actor also delivers a good performance as a singer

Did it harm him? As the publisher team reveals on X, they were satisfied with Ben Starr. Although Starr, as he says himself, has “only been in the industry for 5 minutes”, he delivered a good performance as a voice actor. The team writes that there is nothing Starr can’t do.

The press has also praised the soundtrack. In our own review on MeinMMO the soundtrack stands out particularly positively, but our sister sites GamePro and GameStar also praise the soundtrack in their reviews.

For those who want to be convinced of his performance: In a video on YouTube, you can see that Starr is part of the singers. From minute 8:39 you can see him briefly.

Where do people know Ben Starr from? The voice actor is especially known for his role as Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy 16. In this role, he even won an award for Best Lead Actor at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023.

Ben Starr is also heard in Hades 2, albeit as Prometheus. The game convinced MeinMMO editor Dariusz Müller because he could really indulge in a skill. The ability fits perfectly with his lack of skill, as he himself writes: Hades 2 only needed 2 runs to convince me because one skill fits perfectly with my playstyle.

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The first major PS5 game dares to launch at the same time as GTA 6 – It has a good chance of not getting overshadowed

Ghost of Yotei is the successor to the popular Ghost of Tsushima. The PS5 game is set to release around the same time as GTA 6, which could potentially go smoothly.

What kind of game is this? Ghost of Yotei is the successor to Ghost of Tsushima, which was released in 2020. The story of the successor picks up 329 years later, continuing the narrative from the first part. 

  • Players take on the role of Atsu, a warrior belonging to the Onryo.
  • Her goal is to eliminate the Yotei Six, a group of masked outlaws who murdered her family.
  • As in Ghost of Tsushima, players can hack and slash or sneak through an open world in Hokkaido in third-person view while taking out numerous enemies.

Players should be able to choose the order in which they defeat the Yotei Six. The title will be released exclusively for the PS5 but might, like its predecessor, receive a PC version later on.

With a new trailer, Ghost of Yotei has announced its release. The PS5 title will be available on October 2, 2025. This could potentially coincide with the release of a major AAA game, which could cause problems.

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Ghost of Yotei – Trailer for the PS5 game reveals release date

Ghost of Yotei may have to contend with strong competition

Why is the release problematic? So far, there are hardly any games announced for fall 2025. The latest date currently known is for Borderlands 4 on September 23, 2025. A few weeks later, it becomes increasingly risky, as GTA 6 is supposed to be released sometime in fall 2025.

Even major publishers are afraid of the release of GTA 6 and are planning their games around it. What the release of a major AAA game can mean for smaller titles was shown by the surprise release of Oblivion. Smaller indie games suffer the most from this

But larger games like Ghost of Yotei could also fall under the radar of many players, especially since it is an action title like GTA 6.

Could this turn out well? It is not yet set in stone when GTA 6 is supposed to be released. An insider is even confident that the release might be pushed to 2026. Thus, publishers could switch to fall 2025 without worry if the action game is pushed to the next year.

Moreover, Ghost of Tsushima was one of the most popular games of 2020. At the Game Awards, it won the award in the Players-Voice category, which is decided solely by the audience.

It is possible that Ghost of Yotei and GTA 6 will not clash. A publisher jokingly boasted that they plan to release their title on the same day as the Rockstar game. The team is not afraid: One game publisher is the only one not afraid of GTA 6 and wants to release a game on the same day, at the same time

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Twitch: Trymacs defends his friend against the attacks from Tanzverbot, his own community contradicts him

Twitch streamer Max “Trymacs” Stemmler superficially commented on the topic of the dance ban during a stream. However, his community does not really believe his statements.

Who and what is it about? After his six-month absence from Twitch, Kilian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich returned to the platform. In a YouTube video, he provided insight into how he is doing at the moment. He took shots at his ex-girlfriend Lola “quiteLola” and his Twitch colleague Adam “SkylineTV” Wolke.

Tanzverbot claimed that Lola cheated on him with Adam and that the relationship with Lola is said to have overall robbed him of his will to live. Adam rejected the accusations in his own statement; Lola has not yet commented.

In another Twitch stream, Tanzverbot revealed more details and escalated the dispute over his relationship further. Many Twitch streamers shared their assessments of the situation, including MontanaBlack and Knossi.

Adam is friends with Trymacs and often works with him professionally, as well as with other Twitch streamers. He also commented on the topic.

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“Funny but, to hear such from Max”

What does Trymacs say about the topic? In a YouTube clip, Trymacs does not take sides. He finds it “crazy” that people are judging immediately, even though no one knows what happened. Even if it were true that Lola cheated on Tanzverbot with Adam, it is “embarrassing” to take sides right away without anyone knowing the truth.

How does the community react? The community is critical of Trymacs’ statements. They find it generally hypocritical that Trymacs immediately takes sides in other dramas or beefs on the internet, but here, when it comes to a buddy or colleague of his, he does not want to judge immediately.

So, the top comments under the YouTube clip include the following:

  • Camu_cos writes: “Suddenly not so cool when it involves a colleague.”
  • DiesesJenesKLEINES thinks: “Funny but, to hear such from Max, who usually gets totally excited about every beef and exploits it completely.”
  • koarl3620 believes: “Trymacs is only saying this because he is good friends with Adam and wants him to be involved in further IRL tours. With many other YouTube reactions, he usually judges immediately too.”
  • Vegeta.00 writes: “How all the big YouTubers hope that it’s not true so that the ‘best’ IRL YouTuber Adam can continue to succeed at events.”

Adam is well-connected in the German Twitch scene, as he was one of the first to shape IRL streaming. Many Twitch streamers also use his services as a cameraman. Therefore, they are probably not judging as quickly as in other conflicts.

Almost everyone in the German Twitch space is currently commenting on the situation regarding Tanzverbot. Many also demand neutrality from the viewers until the situation is clarified further. Twitch streamer Metashi12 also shares his view. He has his own opinion: Streamer says about the drama surrounding Tanzverbot that Twitch does not work this way

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Twitch highlights 4 German streamers and their events, but one of the biggest misses out

Twitch has particularly highlighted four German streaming events in a statement, but one of the biggest streamers was not praised.

These streams were especially highlighted by Twitch: On April 24, 2025, Twitch revealed some exciting insights into the platform’s statistics. The platform’s data shows that German streamers attract the most viewers when they host special events.

Among the biggest German streams that Twitch particularly highlighted in 2024 were:

  • eliasn97 (Final of the Icon League)
  • ballerleague (Season 1 Finale)
  • RevedTV (Stream Awards 2023 & 2024)
  • Amar (VIEWINGPARTY BOSS FNCS FINALS)

The Baller League and the Icon League are futsal leagues in which various streamers and other public figures participate and compete with their own teams. However, these teams do not consist of streamers who have never played football themselves, but rather actual football players who are signed by the respective teams for the league.

The Stream Awards organized by Reved, on the other hand, is an annual award ceremony that honors German streamers and special moments from their streams. However, Reved has since withdrawn from streaming.

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These are the 5 most relevant German streamers on Twitch in 2024, according to Google

No recognition for the voice of Generation Z

Which streamer missed out? Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller is one of the biggest streamers in Germany. The 28-year-old streamer had the most watch time on German Twitch in 2024 after Elias Nerlich (eliasn97) and has the third most followers on the streaming platform after MontanaBlack and Trymacs.

Papaplatte himself organizes some big events that regularly attract tens of thousands of viewers on Twitch, including his caravan trip, the “Edeltour”, where he was at one point one of the biggest Twitch streamers in the world.

However, Twitch did not give the streamer a special mention – unlike the Stream Awards, where he won the award for best duo with his good friend BastiGHG. The previous year, Papaplatte even won too many awards at the ceremony, which attracted criticism from other streamers.

LoL dominates German Twitch, but GTA is even more popular

How Germany performs on Twitch: Twitch also provided some insights into which games are popular in Germany and how Germany performs compared to other countries.

In the entire DACH area – that is, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland – over 49 million hours of gaming content were streamed. Viewers spent more than 1.3 billion hours in front of their screens watching streamers play various games.

Germany thus has the most streamed hours as well as the second most viewed hours in the EMEA region (Economic Area Europe).

What games do viewers prefer to watch? League of Legends was especially popular in Germany. Streamers like NoWay4u and Tolkin stand out, but also HandOfBlood, Trymacs, and Broeki. In international comparison, however, the MOBA had to yield to GTA V and its roleplay community.

Additionally, the shooters Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Valorant were very popular on Twitch – just like the crowd favorite Minecraft, which was still watched for 379 million hours worldwide in 2024. Currently, Minecraft is popular not only on Twitch but also in theaters. However, the biggest problem of the film sits in front of the screens: The film adaptation of Minecraft has a major problem, and that is not the film, but the viewers.

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V Rising receives a huge update, shows in the trailer how you can beautify your vampire castle

V Rising is getting its next big update. After the first major update “Secrets of Gloomrot”, Update 1.1 “Invaders of Oakveil” takes you to lands full of dark magic featuring a nasty snake queen. The trailer showcases the new content.

What kind of game is this?

  • In V Rising, you play as a vampire who has lost their powers and is now trying to regain their former strength.
  • To do this, you obviously drain liters of blood to become stronger and collect special “V Blood” from powerful bosses to gain new abilities. You can also create servants.
  • In terms of gameplay, V Rising, like many survival games, focuses on exploration, crafting, and building. However, the emphasis is on the action gameplay for which the developers at Stunlock Studios are known.

This is what the update contains: “Invaders of Oakveil” brings 3 new weapons, 7 new spells, and numerous new enemies into the game. You can explore new areas and fight the enemies that reside there to gain new abilities and try out skills. There are also two bosses involved.

However, the focus is on improvements to your castle. The most important new feature is the arena that you can build in your castle. There, you can hold tournaments with other players and create your own rules for duels, team fights, and more. The castle will also get:

  • a stable for your horses
  • a fusion forge to customize equipment
  • a new prison for blood banks
  • enhanced workshops and new decorations

The alchemy system is also getting an overhaul. You can, for example, enchant weapons and strengthen yourself with potions. In the official blog post about “Invaders of Oakveil”, you’ll find all the information. The update will be released on April 29 for Steam and PS5. The trailer shows the new content in action:

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Der Trailer zu Update 1.1 „Invaders of Oakveil“ in V Rising

Still thousands of players monthly after 3 years

V Rising first launched in Early Access in May 2022 and attracted over 150,000 players at that time (via steamcharts). Over the years, the numbers have fluctuated, rising to several tens of thousands during major updates.

However, for several months now, the average player count has stabilized around 4,000, sometimes more, and it remains consistent. V Rising holds a rating of 87% on Steam, which is “very positive.”

Players praise the improvements made over the last years. Where the game may have been dull initially, 50 hours can now easily be spent. Especially the vampire style and the dark gothic aesthetic in the beautiful world are well received, as is the crafting, blood, and combat system.

Criticism mainly concerns the occasional resets of the official servers and that as a single player on these servers, there are few chances. However, there are private servers with their own rules. Even in 2025, V Rising is still among the best survival games for PC, Xbox, and PS5.

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The Surprising Release of Oblivion Has a Big Disadvantage

The remastered version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion came out of nowhere. After the game’s reveal, it was released immediately. Certain games suffer because of this.

What is the problem? Many players are excited about the surprise release of Oblivion Remastered.  Shadow drops like this happen every now and then, most recently with RuneScape: Dragonwilds. However, such announcements cause a lot of frustration on the publisher and developer side. Indie publishers, in particular, are heavily affected by such shadow drops, as Jónas Antonsson, CEO of Raw Fury, writes on X:

I loved Oblivion (when I was younger) and still love it, and I’m personally excited that it’s being brought back to life and introduced to a whole new generation of players. 

But from the perspective of indies and indie publishers, that’s exactly the problem with such massive shadow drops. Everything gets buried more or less. We don’t have the money or the muscle to throw around, so everything is carefully planned. Including the timing of the release, based on other releases, etc. – to maximize the chances of grabbing attention.

He personally loves Oblivion, but he also feels the pain that the Raw Fury team must be experiencing right now. They are taking on the publishing of the horror game Post Trauma, which is said to be inspired by classic PS2 titles, and have been preparing for the release for years.

The game was released on April 22, 2025, coinciding with the release of Oblivion. Normally, indie publishers try to schedule their releases as far away from major AAA titles as possible. This is not possible when the release happens spontaneously.

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered – Official Trailer for the Role-Playing Game

AAA Title Releases Determine the Release of Smaller Games

What could this mean? The significant impacts that the release of larger titles can have are evident in the case of GTA 6. Even the biggest publishers fear the release and plan the release of their own games around the planned release of GTA 6.

The hype for GTA 6 and other AAA titles can cause players to lose interest in other titles. Such large games draw “time and money” away from the video game market, causing smaller titles to sink and not achieve the profits and attention they had hoped for.

This, in turn, can lead to the worst-case scenario where no sequels are developed because of the significant losses incurred. This is why indie publishers think more carefully about when to release their game.

Are there also winners? Besides Oblivion, another major RPG has released: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Publisher Kepler Interactive jokes on X that it’s “like Barbenheimer.” With this, the publisher refers to a similar situation in the film sector: Barbie and Oppenheimer overshadowed many movies that were released in the same year.

However, the competition led to Oppenheimer and Barbie becoming major successes despite their simultaneous release period. The same could be true for Clair Obscur, as the game has received above-average praise from the press. You can read MeinMMO’s review here: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in review – The most emotional RPG of the year, but you have to earn the story

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Player builds a good gaming PC for only 29 euros, can even play modern titles

A gamer has built a gaming PC from used parts and paid less than 30 euros. While the hardware is no longer quite new, it still offers more than enough performance for some games.

A gamer proudly reports on Reddit that he has built a new gaming PC. He paid only about 30 euros for the entire setup.

What’s inside the “new” gaming PC:

  • Case: Dell T7810 Workstation
  • CPU: Intel Xeon e5-2603 v3
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR4 (4×4 GB)
  • Graphics card: GTX 980 Ti
  • Power supply: Proprietary power supply from Dell with 685 watts
  • Storage: 120 GB SSD

For the case with CPU, power supply, and memory, he paid $6.99, $15 for the graphics card, and another $10 for the SSD. In the end, he spent just under $33 for his entire gaming PC. Converted, that’s about 30 euros.

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Hardware is outdated but still more than sufficient for many games

However, the hardware is not really new anymore: the GTX 980 Ti is from 2015 and is now almost 10 years old. The same applies to the installed CPU.

How fast is the hardware still today? If you mainly play in Full HD and older titles, then the GTX 980 Ti is still more than sufficient and can compete with a new RTX 4060 (via YouTube.com):

  • Borderlands 3 (Ultra, 54 FPS),
  • Cyberpunk 2077 (High, 45 FPS)
  • GTA V (Ultra, 66 FPS),
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1 (Very high, 64 FPS)

However, you should be aware that with such an old graphics card, you will not receive software updates anymore and also do not have access to new features like DLSS and Ray tracing. For DLSS, you need at least a graphics card from the RTX 2000 series. There are further restrictions to consider for DLSS 4.0.

Old hardware is only worth it in a few cases

Is old hardware worth it at all? The problem with very old components is often that they self-limit. For example: You can only equip a 10-year-old processor with a similarly old motherboard and DDR3 memory. Therefore, you will never experience modern features. Additionally, older CPUs often do not operate very cost-efficiently. The Intel Xeon e5-2603 v3 used here at least supports DDR4.

For modern hardware, you already have to replace the entire system (motherboard, memory, and CPU). Upgrading old hardware with similarly old hardware is rarely worthwhile. A list of hardware you should not buy today can be found in the following article directly on MeinMMO: 7 upgrades for your gaming PC that you should definitely not buy

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A villain in Marvel is so powerful that we will probably never see him in theaters

In the Marvel universe, there are many characters that are stronger than anything one can imagine. Even villains like Thanos seem like mere mortals in comparison. One of the strongest beings in the multiverse lives at the lowest point of hell and is responsible for the Hulk.

Which being is it? In the Marvel universe, there are not only humans, Norse gods, or countless aliens. There is also a mystical realm and hell. It consists of several areas, and in the lowest one exists The One Below All.

He is the counterpart to The One Above All and a monstrous entity that wishes to destroy everything in the universe because he hates the mere existence of things. He also has an important connection to the Hulk.

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A being that exists solely for destruction

How did The One Below All come into existence? The One Above All created everything in the Marvel multiverse and also its own existence. His task is pure creation, which comes from his love. However, another being came into being without being created by him: The Mother of Horrors.

She created the powerful being Udru to defeat The One Above All. To defend against Udru, The One Above All transformed into The One Below All. Rather than creating things, the only purpose of The One Below All was destruction.

The One Below All hates everything that exists, and his ultimate goal is the destruction of all existence so that nothing can be created anymore. At his core, The One Below All has no personality; it is an entity that simply wants to destroy.

To prevent him from causing harm to the multiverse, he exists in the Below-Place, which can only be entered through green doors. However, he can still influence the universe, specifically in the form of gamma radiation.

The Hulk is intertwined with him

What does The One Below All do with gamma radiation? The One Below All can manifest through extreme gamma radiation. However, the green doors must be opened for that. One such incident happened when Bruce Banner developed a gamma bomb that exploded.

Due to the gamma explosion, a green door opened, and Bruce was infected with gamma radiation and transformed into the Hulk. Through these green doors, The One Below All can infect other beings and turn them into his avatars.

He also tried this with the Hulk and the Leader, both created through gamma radiation. One of the main tasks of the avatars of The One Below All is to use the Hulk and his power to destroy all existing beings.

The One Below All accomplished this with the Earth-TRN781 Hulk (via Marvel Database). He destroyed Bruce Banner’s soul and took over the Hulk’s body. This created the Breaker of Worlds, who has managed to destroy almost all life in 10 billion years.

Not only is the origin story important, but also the parallels to the Hulk. The One Below All is not a new entity; it is a counterpart to The One Above All, just as the Hulk is the destructive side of Bruce Banner.

How can one read the story of the Hulk and The One Below All? Most of the content for the story can be found in the Immortal Hulk series by Al Ewing. The series ran from 2018 to 2021. Although it sounds like science fiction, there are many horror elements in the story. Furthermore, the upcoming film villain is not to be underestimated: The new villain in the upcoming Marvel film is so strong that he could easily defeat Hulk and Thor

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A wireless controller is a good alternative on PC if other controllers offer too few buttons

PowerA offers a wireless controller for PC and cloud gaming with the OPS V3. MyMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann was able to test the model.

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With the OPS V3, PowerA has a controller priced around 100 euros in its range. “OPS” stands for Overpowered Series. For around 100 euros, you get a comprehensive package of mechanical switches, hall-effect sticks, and plenty of additional buttons.

But is the extra cost compared to the official controller really worth it? I tested the controller and explain where its strengths and weaknesses lie.

PowerA OPS V3 in review, quick overview:

Contents, design, and structure

What does the package include? The package of the controller includes, in addition to the controller, a USB-C to A cable, a wireless adapter, and a mini charging station where you can charge the controller and also connect the wireless adapter.

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How is the controller structured? The OPS V3 is identical in layout on the front side to the official Xbox controller: Both models feature an asymmetrical design and use the official Xbox layout. In the case of the official Xbox controller, the D-pad is slightly more ergonomic.

On the back side, however, the OPS V3 differs significantly from the official model: There are 4 additional buttons on the back that you can assign functions or actions to. However, PowerA has omitted so-called paddles that many premium controllers have on the back. Paddles would have been the more ergonomic choice overall.

PowerA OPS V3 Pro back with additional buttons
The back of the PowerA OPS V3 (Pro): Instead of back paddles, there are back buttons. These are easy to reach but not very ergonomic.

Additionally, you can adjust how far you can press the triggers with two levers: at the lowest setting, you can fully press the triggers, and at the highest setting, only slightly.

On the top side of the controller, there are two additional buttons (AGL3 and AGR3) between the triggers that you can freely assign.

PowerA OPS V3 back detail view

Build quality

The controller is made almost entirely of plastic. Unlike the official model, PowerA uses hall-effect sticks for its controller: These have the advantage of wearing out significantly less than conventional sticks. This contributes to a long durability. Another plus point is the mechanical switches under the buttons and the D-pad.

However, it’s a pity that you cannot remove and replace the battery. Here, the standard Xbox controller has a clear advantage.

In direct comparison to similar controllers, such as the Elite Series 2 or the Razer Wolverine V2/V3, the build quality does not seem completely convincing, as the other two controllers also feature metal components and replaceable parts.

Software

For the software, the controller uses the manufacturer’s “PC HQ” app. However, during installation, I first received a warning message from Windows:

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented the launch of an unknown app. Running this app may pose a risk to your PC.

This is not very reassuring at first, but it does not pose a major obstacle to installation. The software itself is clear and well-structured. Through the menus, you can easily set up the controller and configure the additional buttons.

What I really don’t like is the font size: it is extremely small and cannot be enlarged or scaled. It’s not very clear in my screenshots, but I struggle to read the text. Another downside is that the software is entirely in English and cannot be switched to German.

Ergonomics and weight

Weight: At 366 grams, the controller is slightly heavier than the official Xbox controller, which weighs around 280 grams with the built-in battery. However, my partner, who exclusively plays with controllers, explained to me that the higher weight is hardly noticeable in everyday use and is therefore not disruptive.

Ergonomics: The OPS V3 feels good in the hand, thanks in part to the rubberized grips. The four additional buttons on the back are easy to reach, both for my large hands and for the smaller hands of my partner.

The two buttons on the top side (AGR3 and AGL3), however, are hardly reachable in everyday use; I have to stretch my index fingers, which normally rest on the triggers, quite far, which I find uncomfortable.

PowerA OPS V3 Pro with Xbox Controller
The PowerA OPS V3 Pro and the official Xbox controller compared. At first glance, they look very similar.

Gameplay: Fantastic feel thanks to microswitches

How does it play with the controller? The mechanical switches under the buttons and the D-pad feel really crisp. This makes the feedback from the buttons feel much better than with the official Xbox controller, where the buttons always feel a bit soft and spongy.

I also really like the adjustable trigger depth. This allows you to control the acceleration much more precisely and finely in racing games.

There were no issues on my desktop PC when I connected the controller either via the dongle or the charging hub. However, my partner’s PC constantly lost connection between the adapter and the controller. At the same time, the Xbox controller that my partner was using on the same PC functioned without any problems.

Battery life: Without RGB lighting, the battery lasts about 30 hours, which is roughly as durable as the official controller. However, with active RGB lighting, the playtime shortens significantly. At least, you can easily turn off the RGB lighting via a dedicated button on the underside of the controller.

PowerA OPS V3 Pro side view
PowerA OPS V3 Pro in the upright view. The grip is rubberized and relatively wide.

Conclusion: A good controller with many features for 100 euros

Who is the controller worth it for? If the standard Xbox controller with its standard functions is not enough for you on PC, then the PowerA OPS V3 offers itself as an upgrade for about 40 euros more. Especially the mechanical buttons feel very precise and accurate, and for PC, you get a very good overall package. The price of around 100 euros is very fair for the controller.

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Alternatives:

  • The Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 can be had in the Core Edition for around 110 euros. I like the build quality a little better. However, additional components like paddles are only available for an extra fee (about 25 euros), or you have to buy the complete package of the Elite Series V2 directly.
  • The Razer Wolverine V2 is now available for around 70 euros and is also a high-quality controller with mechanical buttons and adjustable triggers.
  • The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra is quite expensive at around 150 euros but offers magnetic thumbsticks and mechanical switches.

You can also find more controllers in our buying guide for controllers for PC and Xbox.

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A new skin in LoL costs as much as 5 games, it’s so complicated that you need a guide to buy it

In League of Legends, the skins are not only an important source of revenue for Riot, many players enjoy playing their favorite champions in a new outfit. However, since last year, there have been controversial gacha skins that require you to dig deep into your pockets. A player explains how to do this most efficiently.

What are the gacha skins? With the release of Arcane Season 2, the first Exalted skin was released. These are special skins that can only be found in the Sanctum. This is a gacha mechanic where you buy Sparks that unlock random cosmetic items. Previously, there were also the Mythic Chromas.

The biggest prize is the Exalted skin, which you can unlock with a probability of 0.5%. However, after 80 pulls, you are guaranteed to receive the skin. For this, you need 32,000 RP, but you can only buy a package of 33,500 RP for €244.99 in the store. The current Exalted skin is Sahnz-Uzal Mordekaiser.

This skin has been criticized by players because you either need a lot of luck or have to invest a lot of money. A player has now presented a method to obtain the skin and maybe even save some money.

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Player shows method to save money

What is this method? The user Spoons-C shows in a Reddit thread with over 3000 upvotes a method for players who desperately want to obtain the new Mordekaiser skin. He also emphasizes that this method is for people who want to get the skin. He does not want to encourage anyone.

Instead of going for the large package of 33,500 RP, he recommends taking a gradual approach:

  • 1. Get the RP package for €4.99 (at this step, you have a chance of 0.5%)
  • 2. Get the RP package for €10.99 (at this step, you have a chance of 1.99%)
  • 3. Get the RP package for €10.99 (at this step, you have a chance of 3.92%)
  • 4. Get the RP package for €10.99 (at this step, you have a chance of 5.38%)
  • 5. Get the RP package for €21.99 (at this step, you have a chance of 8.66%)
  • 6. Get the RP package for €34.99 (at this step, you have a chance of 13.93%)
  • 7. Get the RP package for €49.99 (at this step, you have a chance of 21.32%)
  • 8. Get the RP package for €99.99 (after this step, you will have had 80 pulls and a chance of 100%)

It is important that you pull at every step, as this gives you a chance to get the skin earlier. 1 in 5 players can save €100 through this method and get the skin early. However, note that with this method you receive 1,500 RP less than if you buy the large package for €244.99.

Is this a valid method? Even with this method, it is very expensive. Only if you absolutely want the skin should you consider spending so much money.

Even if you draw the skin before the 80 pulls, it is likely that you will spend over €100 for it. With that, you could buy 10 regular skins.

Additionally, it is also a very labor-intensive method, as you have to buy RP packages 8 times. Whether it is worth it for a single skin is something everyone must decide for themselves.

Since the release of the Exalted skins, Riot has been criticized by parts of the player base. This is also because many skins, according to the opinion of some players, do not justify their high price. However, the community also has criticisms of free skins: LoL: Players hate a new skin that repeats exactly the mistakes Riot made 2 months ago

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Players fear that the new Battle Pass in Diablo 4 is a hidden price increase, calculating the rewards through

Blizzard changes how the Battle Pass works in Diablo 4 with the upcoming Season 8. In particular, unwanted rewards should be manageable for players. However, some are now calculating and saying: overall, there is simply less value. Is that true?

This is what changes with the Battle Pass:

So what is the problem with it? In the official blog, Blizzard has already shown the reliquaries and some of the rewards. There, the prices are also visible. If you buy the reliquaries individually, you pay 500 platinum (roughly 5 euros) more than for the Battle Pass in total, which includes all reliquaries.

A player has now made a comparison to the old Battle Pass based on the shown screenshots (via Reddit). He finds significantly fewer cosmetics for the same price:

Season 7Season 8
3 Armor pieces (one of them variation)2 Armor pieces
24 Weapon skins10-14 Weapon skins
5 Emotes0 Emotes
2 Portals2 Portals
2 Mounts2 Mounts
2 Mount Armors3-4 Mount Armors
No Pet1 Pet
38 Cosmetics in total20-25 Cosmetics in total

However, what stands out is that the platinum rewards are almost completely missing. In the old Battle Pass, one could earn back 666 platinum, in the new one only 200 – which are included in the free path. In theory, every 5th Battle Pass is therefore completely free.

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“Great for free players, terrible for premium users”

The data is based solely on the shown screenshots and it is not yet clear whether all rewards are really shown in their final form, or if something will change. In its current form, the new Battle Pass is simply as expensive for less content.

MeinMMO has submitted an inquiry to Blizzard regarding the Battle Pass. A response is still pending.

In the comments on the Reddit post, players accuse Blizzard of taking advantage of premium customers. Those who pay get less out of it – but at least the players who play for free now have better rewards. And being able to choose what one wants is at least useful, even if it is no consolation.

Many users on Reddit refuse to invest again after 7 seasons in which they bought the Battle Pass. They do not like the direction and the paid cosmetics are not good enough to warrant payment. The free path is sufficient.

At the moment, Diablo 4 is quite caught in the crossfire. With the new season and upcoming changes, Blizzard is trying many new things that are often not well received by veterans and habitual gamers. Diablo is often critically discussed, but currently more than ever: Diablo 4 actually brings exactly what fans demand, yet they still complain: ‘You always find something’

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Mark Zuckerberg sends his superyachts 8,000 kilometers to go heliskiing with his helicopter

Mark Zuckerberg sent his superyachts 8,000 kilometers to Norway to take a helicopter to a remote mountain peak and go skiing there. The billionaire used a trick.

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Meta and one of the richest people in the world, sent two superyachts on a 5,000-mile (approx. 8,047 kilometers) journey. The goal was to take a helicopter to a remote mountain peak and go skiing there. According to Xataka, his yachts sailed around the Arctic Circle to Norway.

Many know the game in which you have to sink the opponent’s ships. Watch the trailer for Battleship here, essentially the film adaptation of the game “Battleship”.

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From the West Coast to Norwegian Heights

What was the journey like? The “Launchpad,” a $300 million superyacht, and its support boat, the “Wingman,” left Zuckerberg’s base in California and sailed across the Atlantic to the Norwegian fjords. The yachts were meant to serve as a floating luxury residence, while the “Wingman” acted as a helicopter landing pad to transport Zuckerberg and his family for heliskiing.

The concept of heliskiing is simple: A helicopter takes skiers to a mountain peak to ski untouched slopes. Usually, special permits are required for this. However, Zuckerberg had a clever trick: the helicopter landed on his yacht, allowing him to bypass the permit requirements of local authorities.

What is the reason for the effort? Zuckerberg did not want an ordinary ski vacation, but rather an adventure that went far beyond that. According to Luxurylaunches, skiing was the centerpiece of his trip, but it was also about shaping the trip in his own way. Exclusive, away from the crowds, without restrictions.

A legal trick played a major role: As the Norwegian news portal NRK reports, helicopter flights in the Norwegian mountains are strictly regulated and often require permits. Zuckerberg’s approach was in a legal gray area.

Since the helicopter never landed on Norwegian soil, the regular permit procedure for heliskiing on land does not formally apply. According to Norwegian law, helicopter flights require a permit when they take off or land on the mainland.

How do the locals react? Zuckerberg’s ski vacation and the arrival of his superyacht “Launchpad” caused a stir in Norway. Especially in Bodø, where the yachts arrived on April 2, 2025, the reactions were mixed, according to the Norwegian newspaper VG. Locals expressed their amazement: “It’s huge, it takes up half the harbor.”

But there was also criticism. Not only about the environmental impact of such luxury trips, but also about the potential disturbance to the indigenous Sámi and their culture. Børre Johansen, the mayor of Hamarøy, expressed concerns that the activities surrounding heliskiing could impact the sensitive alpine ecosystems.

While Mark Zuckerberg made headlines with an extravagant skiing trip through the Norwegian fjords, he is showing unbeatable ambitions in video games. Unlike Elon Musk, Zuckerberg is said to be unbeatable in a game without cheating. With 1,000 hours in the game, he wants to prove his performance.

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WoW player uncovers secret that Blizzard hid 12 years ago as a tribute to his best friend

In World of Warcraft there are not only many references to pop culture or the game’s developers, but Blizzard has also immortalized some special players in Azeroth. The secret of a truly beautiful tribute has only now, after 12 years, come to light.

What is this secret? It has been ten years since WoW fan Kyle passed away at the age of 19 from a congenital heart defect and pulmonary hypertension. His best friend, Zathenex, used this sad anniversary to reveal a little secret that has been around for 12 years, but hardly anyone knew about it.

Thanks to the “Make A Wish” foundation, Kyle had the opportunity in 2013 to visit the headquarters of Blizzard Entertainment and meet, among others, Chris Metzen, the creative mind behind WoW.

Along with the developers, Kyle was able to immortalize himself in three different ways in Azeroth (via Reddit):

  • The deathwatch Netharian from Orgrimmar was named after Kyle’s main character, his orc death knight named Netharian.
  • Nekrolord Sipe, the armorer in Stormwind, is a reference to Kyle’s last name.
  • The same goes for Torturer Sipe, who is causing trouble with the spear guard Du’mont in Zul’Drak. According to Zathenex, these two NPCs were the result of Kyle’s first design attempts in the WoW game environment – the young man would have liked to work in the fields of computer science and game design.

In another post on Reddit, Zathenex explains that Kyle only learned on site what cool surprise the Blizzard developers had planned for him. Initially, it was only clear that the two merchants would make it into the game. That it ultimately included his self-designed camp in Zul’Drak in the live version was the proverbial cherry on top.

Another heartwarming story from the WoW community:

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“WoW really feels more sublime”

How does the community react to Blizzard’s tribute? With over 1,000 upvotes and kind comments.

  • Liamu4 celebrates the tribute on Reddit: “It is so cool to see such additions to the game, really passionate players becoming part of the world. WoW feels really more sublime than just a game when even the NPCs are not just added by a designer, but are a living legacy of other players.”
  • amikaboshi thinks that’s great too, via Reddit: “Reminds me of the shrine of the fallen warrior. I’ve been playing since vanilla and this world has become a part of me. I’ve visited the shrine several times over the years after accidentally discovering it while playing.”
  • Arie15 writes on Reddit: “It was great that your friend was able to go to Blizzard! Thank you for sharing this with us. I love it when such little things are added to the game.”
  • Crematia is happy about the story (via Reddit): “That’s great. I’ve always wondered who the NPC was named after.”

This is a nice memory of Kyle, isn’t it? In a completely different but also heartwarming community story, we hear about a family that manages to bridge the great distances and stay in touch thanks to WoW:  WoW has been connecting families for 20 years: “They always have their perfect 5-player group”

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A character in The Big Bang Theory was so unpopular that they were written out of the series

The Big Bang Theory has been a long-running comedy series with many lovable characters that have left a lasting impression on fans. But there is also the other side. A girlfriend of Leonard was probably so unpopular that she could only be seen in a few episodes.

Which character is being referred to? In 12 seasons and 279 episodes, the well-known nerds of The Big Bang Theory didn’t just focus on science, comics, and series, but also on relationships and family. Throughout the series, we also get to know various family members.

One of them is Raj’s sister, Priya Koothrappali. She is a successful lawyer, and although Leonard promised in the past, he starts an affair with her in season 4 when she is visiting California.

Before Leonard gets together with Penny and later marries her, he had other partners, but especially Priya didn’t seem to sit well with the fans.

You can find a trailer for The Big Bang Theory here:

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The Big Bang Theory – Trailer of Season 1

This is a polarizing figure

How did the creators of the series feel about Priya? In the book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive Inside Story Of The Epic Hit Series, there are not only various backgrounds on the series, but also interviews with producers and actors.

Among other things, producer Steve Molaro spoke, who discussed Priya and her relationship with Leonard. He said:

Uh, that is a polarizing figure. I wish I could tell you that we thought about these things in advance, but we did not. It seemed like an entertaining storyline that Leonard was dating Raj’s sister. That was the entire thought behind it.

Steve Molaro on Priya and Leonard (via Filmstarts)

According to Molaro, there were no big plans; they just watched what developed. We were just desperately looking for the next episode and that’s all there is to it. As Filmstarts reports, however, fans did not react well to Priya, which is why she did not take on a larger role in the series and was written out.

Overall, she appeared in only 12 episodes, with her last appearance in season 5. Considering how important the family aspect is in the series, this seems quite little. There are also scattered forum entries online such as on Reddit, where people discuss that they do not like Priya.

The actor of Leonard praised Aarti Mann

How did Leonard react to Priya? In an interview with tvline.com, Johnny Galecki spoke in 2011 about the then-active storyline with Priya. He only has praise for her actress Aarti Mann. He says that the team loves her and that her work ethic fits perfectly with them.

Galecki continues that her character also makes sense within the series because she is intelligent. She is a counterpart to Leonard, with whom he can talk more easily than with Penny. In this context, he also talks about the situation with Raj during the relationship:

I have to laugh so hard. Raj does not handle it well! I love how the writers deal with romantic relationships, as it is never quite comfortable. The more Raj realizes that it is not a cheap fling but a serious relationship, the less it bothers him.

Johnny Galecki on his series relationship with Priya and Raj’s reaction (via tvline.com).

What do you think about Priya and her character? Do you find her good or did she also bother you? Feel free to let us know in the comments. During the conception phase of the series, The Big Bang Theory looked quite different. An important character was supposed to be a robot: The Big Bang Theory: Before the series started, an important character was supposed to be a robot

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Player spends 6,000 hours in Path of Exile, explains what the successor lacks

Path of Exile 2 is currently not running as fans would like it to. There are many areas that GGG needs to improve so that players can enjoy grinding again. For this to happen, a fan has now pointed out a point that the hack & slash must change.

Who is the player? The user retryui voiced their opinion on Reddit regarding the current situation of Path of Exile 2. They have spent 6000 hours in the predecessor and know what the hack & slash is missing. For them, it’s clear that crafting, or rather the ability to build things, to experiment with builds is essential.

Many of the items they need for their builds were never offered for trade, and thus crafting can help them immerse themselves further into the game. In Path of Exile 2, this is virtually nonexistent, and you either have to rely on luck when rolling perks or hope for luck when trading.

However, many players do not want to deal with the stress of trading and are therefore looking at the predecessor, where crafting especially can impress.

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Path of Exile 2 struggles where the predecessor shines

What makes PoE1 better? In Path of Exile 1, crafting is impressive because players have countless options to enhance or refine their items. In Path of Exile 2, however, it is pure luck with the upgrade orbs.

You spend the orbs, hope that the RNG blesses you, and otherwise you disassemble almost 80% of the items since only a few players are lucky enough to draw a God-Roll. The alternative is trading, but even here it is not going as fans would like.

Due to the resource scarcity when grinding, there are only a few players who can really treat themselves to one or another God-Roll through trading. retryui believes that if GGG would address the issue and improve crafting, similar to Path of Exile 1, the successor would fare better and be more fun.

When will a new patch for PoE2 be released? The good news is that the developers of Path of Exile 2 are diligently working to fix the game’s issues. Accordingly, patch 0.2.0g is set to be released in the week of April 28.

The developers are aiming for the beginning of the week for the rollout of the patch. However, there is no exact time yet. The patch is not intended to improve crafting, but it will adjust an important aspect of the hack & slash that many fans have criticized: Path of Exile 2 will soon bring more loot into the game, but the community is not satisfied with that

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