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.
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.
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.
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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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“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 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.
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 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.
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 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
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.
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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Battlemage: Check out Intel’s new graphics cards in the video
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.
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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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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The Incredible Hulk – Trailer for the Forgotten MCU Movie from 2008
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The software is well laid out, but the text is extremely small.
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.
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 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.
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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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt
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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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?
Through various reliquaries, you have the opportunity to unlock different areas – or directly everything together with the Battle Pass as before. Collaborations like the one with Berserk are also expected to come as a reliquary.
The system comes as part of the changes from Season 8 and will remain permanently in the game. Season 8 starts on April 29, 2025.
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 7
Season 8
3 Armor pieces (one of them variation)
2 Armor pieces
24 Weapon skins
10-14 Weapon skins
5 Emotes
0 Emotes
2 Portals
2 Portals
2 Mounts
2 Mounts
2 Mount Armors
3-4 Mount Armors
No Pet
1 Pet
38 Cosmetics in total
20-25 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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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Season 8 mit Belial
“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.
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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Battleship – Trailer for the film adaptation of Battleship
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.
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 Player Moves to Tears with Tribute to Her Father
“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.”
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.
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).
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 presents a new teaser for the big update Dawn of the Hunt
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.
Starting now, you can vote for the Bundesliga TOTS in EA FC 25. At MeinMMO, we will tell you how you can vote for the Team of the Season of the German top division and which candidates are nominated.
How do you vote for the Bundesliga TOTS? For the Team of the Season election of the Bundesliga, EA Sports has set up a dedicated page, just like it did for the Premier League TOTS voting.
When you open the link, you will initially see an empty lineup. Below, you will find all the nominated players sorted by position: forwards, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers. To make your selection for the TOTS, simply drag your favorites into the appropriate positions in the team.
What else do I need to consider when voting? The voting runs from April 23 (7:00 PM) to April 30 (7:00 PM).
To ensure your vote is counted, you should log in with your EA account before voting. You can find the login on the EA page at the upper right corner of your screen.
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Tips for a Perfect Start in EA FC 25 – Ultimate Team
All Candidates for the Bundesliga TOTS Voting
Who is nominated? A total of 42 players are available for you to put together your TOTS selection. The team is set up in a 4-3-3 formation – with 1 goalkeeper, 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, and 3 forwards.
Nominated TOTS Goalkeepers of the Bundesliga (choose 1 out of 5)
Péter Gulácsi – RB Leipzig
Robin Zentner – 1. FSV Mainz 05
Oliver Baumann – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Nikola Vasilj – FC St. Pauli
Noah Atubolu – SC Freiburg
Nominated TOTS Defenders of the Bundesliga (choose 4 out of 12):
Jonathan Tah – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Dayot Upamecano – Bayern Munich
Piero Hincapié – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Nico Schlotterbeck – Borussia Dortmund
Alphonso Davies – Bayern Munich
Willi Orban – RB Leipzig
Jeremie Frimpong – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Rasmus Kristensen – Eintracht Frankfurt
Maximilian Mittelstädt – VfB Stuttgart
Alejandro Grimaldo García – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Min Jae Kim – Bayern Munich
Nathaniel Brown – Eintracht Frankfurt
Nominated TOTS Midfielders of the Bundesliga (choose 3 out of 15):
Florian Wirtz – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Joshua Kimmich – Bayern Munich
Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich
Michael Olise – Bayern Munich
Granit Xhaka – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Xavi Simons – RB Leipzig
Nadiem Amiri – 1. FSV Mainz 05
Ritsu Doan – SC Freiburg
Angelo Stiller – VfB Stuttgart
Paul Nebel – 1. FSV Mainz 05
Alassane Plea – Borussia M’gladbach
Jens Stage – Werder Bremen
Vincenzo Grifo – SC Freiburg
Kaishü Sano – 1. FSV Mainz 05
Tom Bischof – TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Nominated TOTS Forwards of the Bundesliga (choose 3 out of 10):
Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
Patrik Schick – Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Tim Kleindienst – Borussia M’gladbach
Mohamed Amoura – VfL Wolfsburg
Jonathan Burkardt – 1. FSV Mainz 05
Serhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund
Hugo Ekitike – Eintracht Frankfurt
Nick Woltemade – VfB Stuttgart
Benjamin Šeško – RB Leipzig
Loïs Openda – RB Leipzig
Important: Each player can only be used in their actual position. You have space for 3 forwards, 3 midfielders, 4 defenders, and 1 goalkeeper. Whether you choose only center forwards or exclusively center backs is entirely up to you.
Additionally, every vote from you could count, as not only 11 players will make it into the TOTS. About a year ago, 15 professionals from the voting made it into the final Bundesliga TOTS in FC 24.
When will the Bundesliga TOTS be released? The Team of the Season of the Bundesliga will be released on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Ultimate Team. It will be introduced along with the TOTS of the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga and the SüperLig. You can find all relevant dates for the Team of the Season in FC 25 on MeinMMO as well: When does TOTS start? – Release Date and Schedule Overview
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Bungie’s Marathon features aim assist for mouse and keyboard, but Twitch streamer shroud finds this problematic and calls the feature cheating.
What kind of aimbot is this? On April 23, 2025, a closed alpha test of Bungie’s new extraction shooter “Marathon” began, which is set to release on September 23, 2025, for PC and consoles. During the alpha test, the first players quickly realized that Bungie had come up with a special feature for Marathon: an aim assist for players using mouse and keyboard.
This aim assist almost magnetically pulls your crosshair onto the opponent. It makes it easier to stop on a target precisely with quick flicks and to track them better with the crosshair while they move.
Among the first players testing Marathon in the alpha who experienced the new aim assist in action were various Twitch streamers, including former CS:GO and Valorant pro Michael “shroud” Grzesiek.
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Bungie shows first gameplay of Marathon in trailer
shroud is convinced that Bungie should completely remove the feature
What does shroud say about the aim assist? shroud is not a fan of the aim assist for “mouse and keyboard” players and labels it as aimbot. Initially, he joked: “We deserve this. We deserve [an] aimbot.” (via Reddit). However, in the same stream, shroud made it clear that he finds the feature very problematic.
“They definitely just need to remove this mouse aim assist nonsense,” the streamer stated, adding, “I understand that they want to balance consoles and PC for crossplay, but it only ruins the PC part of the game.”
Moreover, he believes that aim assist dilutes the PC gameplay and would make PC players feel “crappy” because the game gives them aim assist to compete with controller players and their aim assist. shroud is convinced that “mouse and keyboard” players would rather work on their skills than use aim assist.
In conclusion, shroud says that the aim assist feels good in gameplay because it basically is cheating. However, he also asked: “Does it feel good when everyone cheats?”
What is Marathon actually? Marathon is an extraction shooter (PvPvE) in the first-person perspective, where you play as a cybernetic mercenary. These are called Runners and have different abilities.
In a run, you collect loot and complete missions to upgrade your Runner. PvP engagements will play a significant role, but there will also be some kind of ranked mode. Good teamwork is an important key to success.
If you have been taken down by cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, there is now reason for hope – but only under one condition.
What is the problem with the cheaters? On November 21, 2024, the Ranked mode of the multiplayer started in Black Ops 6. Since then, the game, like many other shooters and multiplayer games, has had a problem with cheaters.
In Ranked, players compete against each other in regulated matches to achieve the highest ranks or even the leaderboards with the best players.
Shortly after the start of the Ranked mode, it was already full of cheaters. Many players used very obvious cheats.
The BlackCell Battle Pass in Season 3 of CoD: Black Ops 6 in the Trailer
Players can get lost points back
How does BO6 plan to limit the damage? Black Ops 6 introduced a new measure in the fight against cheaters on April 22, 2025. From now on, players who lost a match against a cheater in Ranked will get their points (SR) back if the said cheater has been banned (via X).
If you, for example, had 120 SR deducted because you left matches against cheaters as a loser, you now have the chance to get those 120 points back. Of course, this still depends on the Call of Duty anti-cheat system recognizing and banning the respective cheater.
In addition, Activision announced that this system should also be implemented in the Ranked mode of Call of Duty: Warzone. More information on this will follow throughout the season.
Is anything else changing? The developers of Black Ops 6 also revealed that players can receive point deductions if they have played in multiple matches with cheaters and benefited from them. This is to prevent players from being boosted to higher ranks by cheaters without using prohibited software themselves.
Among the possible Origin characters from Baldur’s Gate 3, one person stands out – The “Dark Urge.” Who or what that exactly is and why you should play this Origin story yourself, you will find out here.
What is the Dark Urge? The Dark Urge (in the original “Dark Urge” and affectionately abbreviated by many players within the community as “Durge), is a special Origin character from Baldur’s Gate 3.
The character cannot remember their past, but this becomes clearer over the course of the game, revealing the mystery of their origin. An inner, dark voice plagues the Dark Urge, urging them toward violence, torment, and murder. You can give in to these impulses, or resist with a lot of willpower (and successful rolls). It is possible to play a “good” playthrough as the Dark Urge, but it is not always that easy.
What distinguishes the Dark Urge from a regular character?
Unlike the other Origin characters like Astarion, Shadowheart, or Karlach, the Dark Urge cannot be recruited in a regular playthrough with a self-created character. This character appears only in their own Origin playthrough.
The character is deeply rooted in the lore of Baldur’s Gate and is an important figure in the story.
The Dark Urge has its own special scenes and dialogue options that are not available to regularly created characters.
You can customize the Dark Urge’s class, race, and attribute values to your liking. Only the background is fixed: the Haunted.
The Haunted: “A sinister moment, a person or thing that cannot be slain by a sword or spell, haunts your mind and flickers in your peripheral vision. You carry it with you wherever your adventure takes you – or perhaps it carries you.”
A playthrough as the Dark Urge is a completely different experience than that of a regular character:
The Dark Urge provides deeper insight into the lore and the powers of the game.
You can indulge in the dark visions and impulses of the character and experience a truly grim gaming experience, but you can also tell a redemption story, depending on what you prefer. A character named “the Dark Urge” can be surprisingly versatile.
The use of saving throws for decisions that go against the nature of the Dark Urge not only makes the gaming experience varied but also exciting. Sometimes you have to live with the terrible consequences of your dreadful deeds – or completely succumb to cruelty.
Here you see the animated short film for Patch 8 from Baldur’s Gate 3:
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Der animierte Kurzfilm zu Patch 8, dem letzten Update für Baldur’s Gate 3
How do you play the Dark Urge?
Spoiler warning: From here on we will talk about content of the game and its consequences that will influence the Dark Urge and its development.
Throughout the game, you will confront it at several points with small snippets of memory. These could be a subconscious feeling, a reaction to an atrocity, or a similar influence that wants to guide the Dark Urge to make decisions with a sadistic look. And sometimes, as a player, you can do nothing against it.
Alfira, the Bard
The bard is the first victim in the game
The tiefling bard Alfira is introduced to you in the first act of the game. Just before you want to go to sleep in the camp, she will come to visit you and express her desire to accompany you on your journey and join the camp.
When the Dark Urge finally awakens, you will see that there is little left of Alfira but a badly mangled corpse, almost ritualistically dismembered. And next to the corpse, you notice something else: Your own blood-stained hands.
Here you have the choice to hide the corpse, wash off the blood, or confess to the murder.
Shortly thereafter, your “Butler” Scleritas Fel appears, who reports that he has been waiting for your return, even if you remember nothing. From him, you will receive your first reward for your gruesome deeds, a rather powerful item:
Deathstalker Mantle: The mantle is a rare cloak that makes the wearer invisible for 2 rounds after killing an enemy.
Isobel, Last Light Inn
The cleric would not be the only victim at her death
In the second act of the game, the Dark Urge must make an important decision. Scleritas Fel gives you a new target: the cleric Isobel, who protects the Last Light Inn from the shadow curse with her magic.
You kill Isobel: If you kill Isobel, the protective barrier around the Last Light Inn will disappear. Several NPCs will die or transform into shadow beings and attack you. Keep in mind that this decision has further consequences:
Dammon will die and will no longer be able to help Karlach.
The sleeping soldier will die, preventing you from continuing Halsin’s quest.
After Jaheira learns that you killed Isobel, she will attack you, and you will have no choice but to kill her.
BUT: You will receive a powerful reward from your butler: The Slayer Form – We will explain this further after another spoiler warning.
You do not kill Isobel: You do not have to kill Isobel, and while you will not be rewarded with the Slayer Form, many innocents will be spared. However, this decision leads to another challenge:
Your beloved
If you choose to spare Isobel and the Last Light Inn, your butler will appear and reveal a nasty surprise: As soon as you fall asleep, you will lose control and kill your beloved.
If you do not want to allow this to happen, you will wake the mentioned partner to warn him or her. The Dark Urge, however, will become more present, and you will need to succeed in several saving throws to stop the urge to kill. Here there are two possible outcomes:
Failure: This happens if you do not succeed in your first Wisdom saving throw (DC 14):
The Dark Urge will kill the partner.
The next morning, the other companions will notice. If you do not succeed in a pretty high Deception roll (DC 30), all your companions will turn against you and attack.
BUT: Even here you can be rewarded with the Slayer Form.
Success: If you succeed in the first saving throw, your character will wake up bound.
Your partner will help you to withstand the takeover of the Dark Urge, for which you need to succeed in three more Wisdom saving throws (DC 18). However, you will receive a bonus from your partner’s support.
The Dark Urge tries to warn KarlachA clarifying conversation (if the partner is still alive)
Further “collateral damage”: Who else could become a victim of the Dark Urge?
While the previously mentioned events are significant for the story of the Dark Urge, they are not the only victims of its bloodlust.
Gale: When Gale first appears, you must pull him out of a portal, for which he can only offer one of his hands to grasp. The Dark Urge can imagine lopping off the hand, which then happens almost in a frenzy. After that, Gale is never seen again, but you can take his hand as a souvenir.
Nettie’s Bird: In the Druid Grove, the healer Nettie is caring for a bird. The Dark Urge can take care of it in its own way, to put it mildly.
Minthara: If the Dark Urge follows the storyline that allows a romance with Minthara, you can snap her neck after a night together.
Pixie: In the shadow-cursed lands, you will come across a moon lantern inhabited by a pixie, which makes the lantern useful. If the Dark Urge decides to free this pixie, they can crush her immediately after her newfound freedom.
The Past and the End of the Dark Urge
Second spoiler warning: In the following, we delve into the background of the Dark Urge, why the character is plagued by brutal visions, and what happened in their past.
The true origin of the Dark Urge can already be revealed after the possible murder of Isobel or your partners.
There, you will receive the previously mentioned Slayer Form: A fearsome creature that you can transform into, which has different types of attacks with its claws, can make multiple attacks and great leaps, and can cause a serious bloodbath.
It functions similarly to a druid’s Wild Shape, adopting the Slayer’s attribute values and possesses two extra attacks.
The Slayer Form is not just any gift, but a skill granted only to the most powerful and devoted followers of a specific deity. And here, the past of the Dark Urge comes into play.
If you listen to your urges and butler, you will be rewarded with a special gift
Orin, the Red and Bhaal’s Legacy
Those who resist this until the third act and have not yet been informed about the past of the Dark Urge will experience a dream sequence at the beginning of Act 3, in which Scleritas Fel admonishes you for your “foolishness.”
It is revealed that the Dark Urge is a descendant of Bhaal, and not just any: it turns out that the Dark Urge was Bhaal’s chosen one before Orin (one of the three main antagonists from Baldur’s Gate 3).
It is revealed that Orin betrayed the Dark Urge and seized the title of Chosen for herself. She is also responsible for the Dark Urge being captured by the mindflayers and infected with the larva.
In the Temple of Bhaal, you can finally face Orin in a duel, or fight alongside your companions against her and other Bhaal cultists. Afterwards, the Dark Urge can decide whether to accept Bhaal and its associated fate or reject it.
How you screamed as my knife split your skull, your brain juices sticky and sweet.
A little hole, big enough for the worm, your body a blood sack to feed him.
Bhaal’s favorite became a puppet of flesh, strung up by the tendons and torn apart by my hands.
What about you? Have you played the Dark Urge yet, and did you like it or not? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. If you were still undecided, we hope this guide was able to help you. If you want to know more about the Dark Urge, check out this article from MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus, who played through this character’s story himself: Baldur’s Gate 3: I now know what the “Dark Urge” is, and it makes the character much better
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With “Eternal Rivals”, a new set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is being released. Team Rocket is the focus here – but other trainers, like Misty, are also featured! We present to you five of their new cards.
When is Eternal Rivals coming out? The new set from the “Scarlet & Violet” series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to release on May 30, 2025.
Overall, the set revolves around the battle between Team Rocket and other trainers who stand up against evil alongside their Pokémon.
A legendary gym leader is included: Misty appears in the new Pokémon set and has brought her Water-type Pokémon. We show you five of the new cards featured in the set.
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series – Trailer for the Anime on TOGGO
5 New Cards from the Pokémon Set “Eternal Rivals”
Here, we present to you five new cards that will be included in the set. They are exclusively Trainer Pokémon that belong to Misty – of course, they are Water-type Pokémon.
Misty’s Psyduck: This card features a special illustration; otherwise, Psyduck has 70 HP and the ability Water Gun, which deals 30 damage for one Water energy. Its special ability is called “Confused Jump”. Once per turn, you may put the bottom card of your deck into your discard pile – as long as Psyduck is on your bench. If you do this, you must discard all cards from Psyduck and put it back into your deck.
Misty’s Magikarp: Magikarp wouldn’t be Magikarp if it suddenly became very strong. Therefore, its Splash (10 damage) and its HP (30) are, as always, quite weak. At least it can protect itself with the ability “Totally Submerged”: As long as it sits on the bench, opposing Pokémon attacks or their effects cannot harm it. So it can wait patiently to evolve.
Misty’s Gyarados: Gyarados wouldn’t be Gyarados if it weren’t strong: The old Water Dragon has not only a massive 180 HP but also deals a lot of damage with its attack “Splash Panic”. It only costs one Water energy, but you also have to put 7 cards from your deck into the discard pile. However, each of those cards representing one of Misty’s Pokémon increases the damage of your attack by 70. That can really hurt. And for those who don’t want to sacrifice cards: Cascade, which deals 120 damage for 3 energies, is also not weak.
Misty’s Staryu: Staryu is a classic from Misty’s collection. There isn’t much to say here: 70 HP, 20 damage from Bubble Beam, and the chance to paralyze the opponent with a coin toss. More exciting is Staryu’s evolution.
Misty’s Starmie: Starmie has 100 HP and is primarily a fast attacker: In the turn it evolves from Staryu, its “Abrupt Thunder” deals an extra 80 damage. This makes the attack a total of 140. For one energy, you can catch the opponent off guard.
Overall, the expansion will include over 240 cards, of which more than 85 represent Trainer Pokémon. Besides Misty, there are several other trainers included – and also Team Rocket, which includes more than 45 of the Trainer Pokémon. You can also play with Pokémon cards on your smartphone. For instance, in the game Pokémon TCG Pocket – to find out what the best decks are, read here.
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A research team at MIT has introduced a new metamaterial. This could make various components nearly indestructible in the future. Wear and tear on graphics cards and processors could be minimized.
A research team at MIT has introduced a new “strong but stretchy” metamaterial. This is reported by the English-language magazine PCGamer. So-called metamaterials are artificially developed materials with special properties.
The presented metamaterial is a substance with multiple microscopic structures. The new material from MIT combines a “rigid, lattice-like framework of struts and beams” with “a pattern of coils that wind around each strut and beam”.
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In Germany, there are over 400 USB sticks protruding from walls – What is the ‘Dead Drops’ project?
New material could provide high stability and shock resistance for new products
What is the advantage of the presented material? The advantage is that the material was able to stretch up to three times its own length in a test. The research team claims that this new metamaterial could be used to manufacture stretchable ceramics, glass, metals, and flexible semiconductors.
Additionally, the metamaterial could provide exceptional stability and shock resistance to new products or devices.
What does this mean for me? Portable devices like laptops and tablets are particularly susceptible to physical stress and could greatly benefit from the improved material in the future.
Processors and graphics cards expand under load with high heat generation. This is a completely normal process, but it also causes wear on hardware and wears out the devices over time. If not only the chips and other components on these boards but also the electrical traces themselves were bendable, one could imagine almost unbreakable digital devices.
