Blizzard fundamentally changes the season rewards in Diablo 4, throwing out almost everything you don’t want

The Battle Pass in Diablo 4 gets a new coat of paint with Season 8 – and on top of that, you can decide for yourself which rewards you want to unlock in the new Reliquary system.

With Season 8 starting on April 29, 2025, Blizzard brings new content to the game. Alongside new bosses and tougher challenges, the Battle Pass will also be revamped. Previously, franchise head Rod Fergusson stated that the system was outdated. It is now clear what the new model looks like – and it gives you significantly more freedom of choice.

How is the Battle Pass structured? The Battle Pass is divided into several Reliquaries. There are seasonal Reliquaries and those focused on specific themes and events. Some of these are free, while others require you to pay Platinum. Here’s an overview:

  • Seasonal Reliquary, in Season 8 themed “The Return of Belial” (free)
  • Weapon Reliquary (200 Platinum)
  • Beast Reliquary (500 Platinum)
  • Armor Reliquary (800 Platinum)
  • Event Reliquaries – such as for collaborations (likely free, but tied to specific mechanics and time periods)

By the way, the first event Reliquary launches on May 6, 2025 – with a Berserk collaboration:

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Diablo 4 Shows Collaboration with Berserk in Trailer

Unlocking rewards in the Reliquary – Here’s how

How can I participate in decisions within the Battle Pass? You can check at any time what’s in the individual Reliquaries – and then specifically decide which one you want to unlock. The seasonal Reliquary is free and, according to Blizzard, grants a few hundred Platinum. The other Reliquaries can be purchased either individually or in the Battle Pass package for 1,000 Platinum (about €10).

Within a Reliquary, you decide the order in which you unlock the rewards. This way, you can first secure the items you like the most. And once you have collected all items from a Reliquary, you automatically receive a bonus item – identifiable by a small star.

How do I unlock rewards? As you kill monsters and complete quests in Diablo 4, you receive so-called Favor Tokens. In the Battle Pass, you can see your progress toward the next token – you can hold a maximum of 99 at a time. If you want to collect new ones, you must first redeem your tokens, meaning exchange them for loot from the Reliquaries.

The Battle Pass includes various Reliquaries from which you choose your loot.

All rewards in the Season 8 Battle Pass

What rewards can I expect? In the Reliquaries, you’ll find various cosmetic weapons, mount armors, equipment items, town portals, and Platinum. Additionally, each Reliquary contains an item from the armor set “Deceiver’s Form”:

  • Seasonal Reliquary “The Return of Belial”: cosmetic town portal, cosmetic weapons, cosmetic items for mounts, Platinum
    • Bonus reward: Gloves from the transmog set “Deceiver’s Form”
  • Weapon Reliquary: cosmetic weapons for all classes
    • Bonus reward: Boots from the armor set “Deceiver’s Form”
  • Beast Reliquary: mounts, cosmetic items for mounts, and a companion
    • Bonus reward: Pants from the armor set “Deceiver’s Form”
  • Armor Reliquary: cosmetic armor sets for every class, a cosmetic town portal
    • Bonus reward: Chest armor and helmet from the armor set “Deceiver’s Form”

What is the Deluxe Battle Pass? In the overview, you’ll find the option to purchase the “Deluxe Battle Pass Bundle” for 2,800 Platinum (around €25). This instantly unlocks the complete set “Deceiver’s Form”. Additionally, you get:

  • The wings “Final Form of the Deceiver” for every class
  • The owl companion “Orinocta”
  • Access to all Reliquaries

However, you still need to farm the Favor Tokens for the other cosmetics.

With the new system, Blizzard gives you more control in Diablo 4 over what you unlock in the Battle Pass and when. Season 8 also comes with fresh content, new boss mechanics, and a stricter torment level 4. You can find all the details about the new content in the upcoming season here: Diablo 4 Season 8 – All about start, end, and the content

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For 10,000 years, an organization in Dune planned for the emergence of the great Kwisatz Haderach, but he came too soon

In Dune, the Bene Gesserit have a significant influence on the universe. Their sole purpose is to ensure the survival of humanity. They aim to achieve this by ensuring the birth of the Kwisatz Haderach.

Why is the Kwisatz Haderach so important? Over 10,000 years before the events of Dune, the Butlerian Jihad took place. This was a war of humanity against thinking machines. It resulted in great losses, particularly regarding the knowledge from the time before. Only 2 groups still possess this knowledge: The Bene Gesserit and the spacers’ guild.

The goal of the Bene Gesserit, a purely female order, is to guide humanity into a rightful future. The key figure in this endeavor is supposed to be the Kwisatz Haderach, a male Bene Gesserit. To this end, a centuries-long breeding program was initiated.

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Teaser for Season 1 of Dune: Prophecy

A figure intended to save humanity

How is the Kwisatz Haderach supposed to appear? After the great war against the machines, the Bene Gesserit sought to ensure the continuation of humanity. To achieve this, they want to have the knowledge of their ancestors. With Spice, the Bene Gesserit can already access these memories. However, this is only possible with female ancestors.

The Kwisatz Haderach is a male Bene Gesserit who, through his genetic material, can access the memories of both male and female ancestors and thus foresee the future to guide humanity on the right path to survival.

According to the wishes of the Bene Gesserit, the Kwisatz Haderach would thus become the reverend mother, Mentat, and Guild Navigator all at once.

Not every man can simply become a Bene Gesserit, which is why a breeding program was initiated that lasted over 10,000 years. The plan was for Jessica Atreides to give birth to a daughter of Leto Atreides, who would then have a child with a Harkonnen. This child was supposed to be the Kwisatz Haderach.

Thus, the conflict between House Harkonnen and House Atreides was supposed to end, and the Bene Gesserit would have a ruler of humanity that they could control. This alone is actually impossible, as such a being cannot be controlled. However, the plan was foiled because Jessica did not give birth to a girl.

Paul was the unplanned Kwisatz Haderach

Paul was born, and the goal that had been planned for over 10,000 years changed. The Bene Gesserit have the ability to define the gender of the child they give birth to. Contrary to their purpose, Jessica chose to have a boy, Paul Atreides.

As later revealed, including in the films, Paul has the ability to see into the future and into the memories of the past. He is the Kwisatz Haderach. However, for the Bene Gesserit, there is a problem: Paul despises the order because they are partly responsible for his father’s death, and his mother sowed doubts about the Bene Gesserit.

Paul could see the past and the future and thus also the Golden Path for humanity, but he struggled with this and could not decide how humanity should proceed.

Significantly more radical was his later son, Leto the Second, who also had the abilities of a Kwisatz Haderach. Leto the Second had a vision for the Golden Path that he pursued totalitarianly.

He transformed into a worm-man, ruled as a tyrant for 3,500 years as God-Emperor, and terraformed the planet Arrakis into a utopia. Additionally, he minimized the influence and control of the Bene Gesserit.

The story of Paul Atreides is just a small part of the universe of Dune. Millennia before and millennia after are relevant to understand many prophecies. The Fremen are also older and more important than one might think after watching the films: A people in Dune had to flee because they did not want to fight – Over 10,000 years later, they free the universe

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Wednesday Season 2: Trailer, Cast, Release – Everything about the new season of the hit series on Netflix

Wednesday was a huge surprise hit on Netflix. The spin-off in the Addams Family universe was extremely successful. A second season has now been confirmed. You can find all about the cast, release, and trailer of Wednesday Season 2 at MeinMMO.

What is Wednesday? Wednesday is a spin-off of Addams Family. The focus is on Wednesday Addams, the daughter of the spooky family. In the series on Netflix, Wednesday must go to Nevermore Academy due to her misdeeds.

However, things don’t seem to go smoothly there either, and Wednesday finds herself involved in a conspiracy that also concerns her family.

Is there a trailer for the new season? Netflix has finally released an official teaser trailer for Season 2 of Wednesday.

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You can watch the trailer here:

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Wednesday Season 2 – Official Teaser for the Continuation of the Netflix Series

Wednesday Season 2: Cast

Which actors are returning for Wednesday Season 2?

  • Jenna Ortega as Wednesday (In Season 2, she also takes on a producer role)
  • Emma Myers as Enid Sinclair
  • Joy Sunday as Bianca Barclay
  • Moosa Mostafa as Eugene
  • Georgie Farmer as Ajax
  • Victor Dorobantu as Ding
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams
  • Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams
  • Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams
  • Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo as Deputy Richtie Santiago
  • Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester
  • Jamie McShane as Sheriff Donovan Galpin

Which new actors for Wednesday Season 2 are known? Some well-known names will join in Season 2.

  • Steve Buscemi
  • Billie Piper
  • Evie Templeton
  • Owen Painter
  • Noah Tylor

Guest appearances are said to include the following actors:

  • Christopher Lloyd
  • Joanna Lumley
  • Thandiwe Newton
  • Frances O´Connor
  • Haley Joel Osment
  • Heather Matarazzo
  • Joonas Suotamowill

Wednesday Season 2: Start and Plot

When does Wednesday Season 2 start? Netflix has now announced when Season 2 will be released. It will be released in 2 parts this time. The first will be released on August 6 and the second on September 3. However, it is not yet known how many episodes the season will have.

What is the plot of Wednesday Season 2? A specific plot for Season 2 of Wednesday is not yet known. She will continue to try to solve the mysteries of Nevermore as a detective and author.

The teaser trailer hints that they will also deal with the family history of the Addams family. In a new teaser (via x.com), crew members and actors talk about the second season and the return to the Addams Family.

It is also said that love stories will receive less focus. They want to be darker. You can read more about it here: Netflix: Actress from Wednesday fights for Season 2: “We are leaving out any romantic love story”

Fans of the series can look forward to a dark series again. Especially for fans of Tim Burton films, the series was a delightful experience. The style and story are reminiscent of the films of the master of horror. He also directed some episodes of Wednesday. You can find more spooky series on this list: 10 series on Netflix that are perfect for the Halloween season

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Finding and Farming Gracium

Gracium is a valuable metal in Monster Hunter World that you need for high-quality items. MeinMMO explains how you can find Gracium and mentions a few good mining areas.

Gracium is a high-quality ore that you need in Monster Hunter Wilds for your equipment. However, to be able to mine Gracium, you must have progressed quite a bit in the story in Chapter 2: “Hopes for Home” .

MeinMMO explains in which area you can find Gracium and which locations are particularly worthwhile for mining.

Update from April 24, 2024: The post has been structurally adjusted.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Finding Gracium and Best Locations

Requirements: You can only find the ore Gracium in the Ice Shard Cliffs. To explore the Ice Shard Cliffs freely, you must complete the mission in Chapter 2: “Hopes for Home” and defeat Nerscylla and Hirabami.

Recommended Areas: 3 areas are recommended since there are particularly many mining areas here. There are also more mining nodes:

  • In Area 8: Head east for this. Here, at the edge of the map, you will find two mining areas.
  • In Area 18: Head east for this as well. The two mining areas can be found near the pop-up camp that you can set up. You will find two more options if you head directly west.
  • In Area 20 you will also find a deposit directly to the north.

However, keep in mind that not every resource point guarantees Gracium. A bit of luck is needed when mining. Like all other resource deposits, the deposits in the Ice Shard Cliffs also regenerate.

Monster Hunter Wilds launched on Steam and PS5. Everyone approaches games differently, and we like to play with guides. If you’re quite similar, you’ll find here a collection of all important guides to Monster Hunter Wilds on MeinMMO: Monster Hunter Wilds: All Guides, Beginner Tips, and Information Overview

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The creators of Warframe will soon let you test their new fantasy MMO – Here’s how to participate

Digital Extremes, the developers behind Warframe, have been working on their new game – Soulframe for quite some time. The game is currently still in Alpha, and we will show you how to get in.

What kind of game is Soulframe? The new game from Digital Extremes is set to be an MMO. Instead of fulfilling various missions as a nimble cyborg ninja, you can create your character in Soulframe and then explore the mystical world alone or together with friends.

There are tough bosses, dungeons, and an open world to explore. The developers are taking a completely different direction than with Warframe, as the combat system is slower, more tactical, and resembles Dark Souls. The game is still in Alpha, and the developers are continually trying to improve Soulframe.

Accordingly, Digital Extremes has now decided to involve fans and curious gamers in the development process. You can secure Alpha access by simply making a few clicks.

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The dark fantasy experience Soulframe in the trailer

How to get access to the Alpha

What do I need to do for access? Alpha access for Soulframe is being distributed through Twitch Drops. Important is the stream on April 25 at 5:00 PM German time on the Twitch channel of Soulframe. To ensure that access is assigned to your account, please follow these steps:

  • Create an account on soulframe.com
  • On the Soulframe page, navigate to:
    • Account management
    • Scroll all the way down
    • Click on “LINK ACCOUNT”
    • Connect your Twitch account to your Soulframe account
  • Now you need to have watched at least 30 minutes of the stream to redeem the Twitch Drop
  • After watching for 30 minutes, go to your Twitch inventory, where all your Twitch Drops are located, and redeem the invitation there
  • Now go back to soulframe.com and redeem your code on the corresponding page

Now you can comfortably download the launcher and immediately start in Soulframe. It is not known whether Digital Extremes will distribute its Soulframe codes through Twitch Drops again. However, we advise you to participate in the stream if you are interested and not to miss the date. More about Soulframe can be found here: In the new fantasy MMO Soulframe, you create your own mother, but poetically

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Oblivion Remastered: The Best Cheats in the List – How to Open the Console

Just like in Skyrim, you can also open the console in Oblivion Remastered to enter your cheats and do some tricks. We will show you how to enter the cheats in The Elder Scrolls Oblivion and what console commands exist.

How do I enter cheats? To enter cheats in Oblivion Remastered, you need to open the console. Simply click the (~) key. A new input window will then open in the game, and you can start entering your cheats.

Note that you will not be able to earn any achievements for your loaded save file while cheats are active. So if you still want to earn achievements, simply load a save file where you haven’t cheated yet.

On which platforms can I use cheats? Cheats can only be used on PC. Unfortunately, PS5 and Xbox are left out.

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

The best cheats for Oblivion Remastered

In the following table, you will find the cheat along with a description of what the cheat does. Mostly, all old cheats from the old Oblivion should still work, but there are exceptions.

In the list, you will find square brackets, these are not to be included. ID and X will be filled in with their desired values and items. Since there are countless IDs in Oblivion, we will link you to the respective sources for the cheats where you can find your desired items.

CheatDescription
tgmActivates God Mode.
player.additem [ID] [X]Adds a specific item and quantity to your character’s inventory. (Source: Item IDs)
removeitem [ID] [X]Removes a specific item and quantity from your character’s inventory.
unlock Select a chest or door with your mouse and unlock it.
player.setlevel [X]Sets your desired character level.
advlevelIncreases your level by one.
modpca [attribute] [X]Adds a specific number of points to your chosen attribute.
setav [attribute] [X]Sets your chosen value for a specific attribute.
player.setAV [skill] [X]Sets your chosen value for a specific skill.
advskill [skill] [X]Levels a specific skill to your specified value.
SetPCFame [X]Sets a specific value for your fame.
SetPCInfamy [X]Sets a specific value for your infamy.
killSelect a target with your mouse and kill it instantly.
killallKills all living beings in your vicinity.
stopcombat Select a target with your mouse and stop your fight.
startcombat Select a target with your mouse and start a fight.
player.setcrimegold 0Reduces your bounty back to 0.
setcrimegold [X]Increases your bounty to a specified value.
player.payfinethiefPay your bounty without handing over your stolen goods.
player.setscale [X]Changes the size of your character.
setscale [target] [X]Changes the size of a selected target.
psbGives you all spells.
completequest [questID]Automatically completes the selected quest. (Source: Quest IDs)
player.setfactionrank [ID] [X]Increases the rank of the selected faction to your specified value.
coe (X),(Y)Teleports you to the entered coordinates.
player.placeatme [ID] [X]Creates a copy of an item or NPC at your character’s location.
fov [X]Changes your FOV to the value you entered.
tmm 1Discovers all markers on the map.
tfowReveals the entire map.
SexChangeChanges your gender.
ShowRaceMenuOpens the menu to change your race.
ShowBirthsignMenuOpens the menu to change your birth sign.
ShowClassMenuOpens the menu to change your class.
ShowEnchantmentOpens the enchantments menu.
ShowSpellMakingOpens the menu to create spells.
SetOwnershipChanges the ownership of an item or building.
save [name]Creates a save file with your chosen text.
qqqCloses the game immediately.
tmDisplays menus and UI.
tfcActivates Free-Cam mode.
Some of the best cheats for Oblivion Remastered (via gamerant.com)

These were the best cheats that you can enter in Oblivion Remastered. As our colleagues at GameStar reported, activating some cheats could lead to performance issues and crashes. So be prepared and make backups. Are you more interested in the birth signs and not sure which one to choose? Here you will find your answer: Oblivion Remastered: Which birth sign should I choose?

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Sweden wants to botch their new game quickly, creating the hit of the year on Steam

A developer team from Uppsala, Sweden, was on the brink of collapse. Their last game Voidigo was not a success, and the development had dragged on for six years. The team had barely any money left for a new project, was exhausted, and needed a vacation first. For their new project, the goal was set: There is actually no money for it, so let’s at least mess it up quickly. But R.E.P.O. was created and became a hit on Steam.

This was the situation of the developers: The team Semiworks had worked on Voidigo for 6 years and it didn’t perform nearly as well as the developers had hoped. At its peak, the game had just 622 concurrent players. Moreover, the team was burnt out after the long development time and took a vacation first.

But one developer, Axel Landén, felt the itch to code again after just three weeks. For his new project, he aimed: “Let’s at least mess it up quickly this time,” as the funds had run out and there was essentially nothing available to develop a new game after Voidigo.

The decision was quickly made to develop the new game with the Unity engine, but none of the staff really had any experience with it.

With the team on vacation, the money almost exhausted, and a new engine – the path for Semiworks was essentially leading straight to bankruptcy. But things were about to take a different turn.

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R.E.P.O. reveals itself in its eerie release trailer

Idea develops further during the development

So the game was born: When the people returned from their vacation, they approached an idea they had once had: A game where you were supposed to clean a horror house.

So a “cleaning game” with a horror setting. Basically an absurd combination of genre and theme. For the visuals, they chose the “found footage” style. The game was supposed to look like someone had found a camera recording of the events.

But when they introduced an enemy that fit well into the horror scenario and provided plenty of jump scares, they realized how well the idea for the game worked. The question arose: “How about we turn this into a multiplayer game?”

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At that point, the cleaning aspect was thrown out of the game because cleaning buildings is nothing that’s fun in real life. Wouldn’t it be better to give the players something else to do? Maybe let them work for a moving company? But moving isn’t fun either. How about tax collection?

So the game transformed from a “single-player cleaning game” to a “multiplayer tax collection game”.

The game organically grew further with numerous rogues and monsters, allowing the Swedes to let their imagination run wild.

R.E.P.O. hits the pulse of the times on Steam as a co-op title for little money

How did it go then? What sounded like a wild hodgepodge and the next flop turned into a massive hit for the Swedes.

R.E.P.O. was released in late February 2025 in early access on Steam for €9.75 and peaked at 266,908 players. Even now, almost 2 months after release, there are still 110,000 people playing the game concurrently at the height of each day.

As an affordable co-op title, R.E.P.O. has hit the pulse of the times, similar to how Among Us managed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Up to 6 people can play R.E.P.O. simultaneously and scream at each other hilariously:

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Old “Among Us” streamers like Valkyrae made the game popular on Twitch. Valkyrae and the VTuber Ironmouse are the leading Twitch streamers for R.E.P.O. worldwide.

In Germany, Papaplatte, Gronkh, and Dhalucard are the leading Twitch streamers.

With 96% positive reviews, R.E.P.O. is considered a favorite among the audience on Steam. Not bad for a game whose declared goal was to waste as little time as possible on development. For some, R.E.P.O. is already the unofficial successor to Balatro, the indie hit of 2024: The best game of the year comes from a single developer and impresses millions on Steam

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For 24 hours, an MMORPG has a new endgame – But it’s almost finished on many servers

The Cosmic Explorations are the long-awaited new endgame for craftsman and gatherer classes in Final Fantasy XIV. However, just a day after the release, many servers are nearly finished and the players are heated.

What are the Cosmic Explorations? Update 7.21 for Final Fantasy XIV brought the Cosmic Explorations. This is the new endgame for players of the gatherer and craftsman classes. Together, players build a base and a spaceship on the in-game moon, presumably to explore space in later patches.

At the time of this news, the endgame is about 24 hours old. However, according to the official community website, the Lodestone, most servers are already in the third and presumably final phase of the new content. The next round is expected to start only with patch 7.3.

This seems to fascinate some players. But especially participants on small servers and veterans of the first endgame of this kind, the restoration of Ishgard, are reacting somewhat annoyed – because Square Enix should have anticipated this from their perspective.

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The new trailer for Patch 7.2 of Final Fantasy XIV shows the new, highly anticipated content

Many servers are nearly finished – Blame the player count and time zones

Why are many servers already nearly finished? All players who have at least one craftsman or gatherer class at level 10 and have completed the main scenario of Endwalker can participate in the Cosmic Explorations. According to FFXIVcensus.com, over 1.4 million players worldwide meet the latter requirement.

Unfortunately, the endgame players are not evenly distributed: Large servers like Balmung in North America or Japan’s Pandemonium have many more people who can participate in the Cosmic Explorations than small servers like Carbuncle (Japan), Louisoix (EU), or Zurvan (Oceania) (via Fanbyte.com)

Accordingly, large servers complete challenges like these rapidly, where the goal is simply to have the largest number of participants. At the time of this news, the North American server Faerie with a total population of about 514,493 players is leading in the Cosmic Explorations.

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Additionally, players can theoretically all start simultaneously, but this does not happen due to the various time zones worldwide: At the patch release between 10 and 11 am in Europe, most players there are at work or school. In Germany, it is currently Easter break, so students theoretically have time for the MMORPG.

In the USA and Canada, on the other hand, where most of the population lives on North American servers, it is the middle of the night. Only Japan and Oceania start in the evening.

Known issues are repeating

How are players dealing with this? Under a post on Reddit, players share their frustration about the rapid progress of some servers. The mood seems primarily annoyed to frustrated.

Players from small servers, such as commentator ScarletteVera, complain about the slow progress on their end. On Dynamis, the related Fates are partially uncompletable (via Reddit) because there are not enough players to collaborate. Reddit user kirinmay claims they made only 25% total progress on a Fate after 40 minutes.

Other gamers, like AceSoldia (via Reddit), are disappointed because their server was already in the third phase of the content when they were able to participate.

Adventure_Drake (via Reddit) points out that there were similar problems when Square Enix introduced the previous endgame: Back then, the developers intentionally kept the first phases shorter to gauge how long they would need to make future ones.

Other players raise the question of whether Square Enix learned nothing from the restoration of Ishgard. As things currently stand, not everyone will have the chance to participate in the Cosmic Explorations.

The Cosmic Explorations seem to suffer from a similar problem as the restoration of Ishgard: Casual players on large servers have little chance of participating, while small servers with too few players struggle to complete the individual phases.

Currently, only the first of several phases of the Cosmic Explorations is live. As one commentator on Reddit mentioned, it could very well be that the developers want to first get an overview of the interest in the content and will adjust future phases accordingly. In fact, Square Enix seems to be getting many things right otherwise: After 8 hard months, Final Fantasy XIV is finally recovering on Steam, but it is still too early to celebrate

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Amazon’s MMORPG disappointed with the last season, now mimics WoW to get more players to log in

The developers of New World have detailed Season 8. This time, instead of a PvP focus, there is a hardcore player experience, a new Outpost Rush map, world boss events, and more.

What do I need to know about Season 8 of New World? After Season 7, the first season following the Aeternum restart, did not fare too well among many fans of the MMORPG due to the heavy focus on PvP, the next season takes a much more colorful approach.

The highlights of the “Season of the Divide,” which is set to start on May 13, 2025, are as follows:

  • Hardcore Season World (launch not until early June): New characters start on this server in an “unfallen” state and can unlock elite rewards if they manage not to die. However, if that does happen, your alter ego remains, but then has no chance of obtaining those special loot pieces.
  • New Outpost Rush Map – Coral Divide: Fight for control in a dynamic arena designed with ocean themes that emphasizes vertical movements, tactical flanking, and intense battles over the fort in the center.
  • Unleashed Expeditions – World Bosses: In the world, you can encounter 3 legendary expedition bosses at level 70 through a limited-time event, luring players with high-quality loot.
  • New Artifacts: Season 8 brings seven new artifacts.
  • Barbershop: Use barbershop tokens earned in-game or purchased in the shop to customize your appearance.
  • Preview Events for New PvP Modes and Maps: The developers are also using Season 8 to test new PvP content. This time, on the menu are the Capture the Flag mode, the Outpost Rush map Bone Dry, and the 3v3 arena map.
  • Seasonal Events and Bonuses: Several events are planned for Season 8 – Faction Fest: Expeditions, Fury of the Spriggan, and XP Boost events.

Additionally, with the launch of Season 8, there are expected to be technical improvements as well as adjustments for combat and comfort. You can find the complete list on newworld.com.

The launch trailer for New World Aeternum:

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New World Aeternum: Well-Staged Gameplay Trailer for Launch

Hardcore servers allow players to continue living even after death

What are the exact rules of the hardcore server? It is certain that you can only receive the elite rewards if your freshly created character maintains its “unfallen” state, meaning stays alive. It is also clear that a virtual death does not ban you from the new server. The official description states (via newworld.com):

If you die once, you can no longer unlock the rewards for unfallen. However, your character remains and you will find your way around the server better. Even if you fall, there are plenty of other rewards you can gather and unlock for your account and your main characters. […]

In this limited-time world with a completely new, optimized main quest line, leveling up and improving equipment is faster than ever before. The equipment limits for artifacts have been removed. This allows players to boost their combat power to unprecedented levels.

What does the community think about the announcement? Some players of New World still seem to be no fans of the seasonal structure, as the already empty standard worlds feel even more deserted due to the new servers.

  • DrinkYourGravy writes on Reddit: “No one wants seasonal servers, Amazon Games. It divides the player base and is detrimental to the game overall.”
  • kankahsor explains on Reddit: “I am very disappointed. The things that would bring essential improvements and were previously in development are still in development. The preview events are just irritating. Release the content and adjust it as needed. Nothing in this update addresses the core issue of the lack of endgame […].”
  • getZlatanized also criticizes the new season on Reddit: “Realistically, the only repeatable content we’re getting in S8 is the ‘new’ OPR map. Additionally, a couple of weekends where we can actually test new things. That’s it. Oh, and the hardcore server? Sounds stupid in New World – pass.”

However, some players are also looking forward to the new season.

  • heartlessgamer writes on Reddit: “There’s a lot to like about this update, but I have no doubt that the community will generally be angry about it. It’s hard to be patient when there’s so much going on in the gaming market and other games are delivering more consistent results.”
  • Plumpy_Gnome is looking forward to Reddit: “Interesting, I said sooo long ago that they would do hardcore for S8. I think they want the same success WoW has with hardcore, but that won’t happen; it should still be fun. I sincerely hope that CTF is good, it’s the best PvP mode ever. The barbershop is coming way earlier than I expected, I thought summer 2025, long overdue, but better late than never.”
  • iDK258 is optimistic on Reddit: “I’m never too optimistic with this developer (and also not with the way they implement things), especially since it looks like much of what’s in Season 8 is just a ‘preview’ – but I really like the stuff from S8 and in development. Hopefully, I can play the game full-time again soon.”

What do you think: Can the new season of New World attract more players back to the servers? Season 7 didn’t manage that. The reasons are diverse and self-inflicted. More on this can be read here: New season of New World brings almost no new players to Steam – German YouTuber for MMORPGs analyzes the reasons

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“It Kept Me Sane” – Heartwarming Reports from Players Show Why WoW Is More Than Just a Game

Anyone who thinks that World of Warcraft is just a game should definitely read the heartwarming message from PlastikdaN to the entire team at Blizzard.

Why is the player writing a message to Blizzard? Out of gratitude. According to the Reddit user PlastikdaN, he has experienced the worst 8 to 9 months of his life. This was triggered by a tick bite he sustained while hiking. The diagnosis in August 2024: Lyme disease (via Wikipedia), Bartonella, and Babesiosis.

PlastikdaN describes that a few weeks after the bite, he could no longer use his legs. Breathing became difficult. His body trembled. His joints were inflamed. He suffered from panic attacks, anxiety, cognitive disturbances, and insomnia. And to make matters worse, he is from a country where it seems very difficult to receive proper treatment for such issues.

Another heartwarming story from the WoW community:

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WoW Player Moves to Tears with Tribute to Her Father

What does WoW have to do with all of this? PlastikdaN explains that he has been playing World of Warcraft somewhat regularly since the Burning Crusade expansion, but with interruptions. He spent the most time during Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm in the MMORPG.

Later, however, priorities shifted towards job, family, and his own health. There was hardly any time left for gaming. When he bought the new expansion The War Within for WoW after the diagnosis and worsening symptoms, it was primarily out of a sense of nostalgia. He wanted to try to keep himself engaged and distracted.

And it worked. Why, he still doesn’t understand:

I couldn’t remember how to tie my shoelaces, use the microwave, or how to stand up, but something inside me said: “Buckle up, the coming months will be the hardest and most challenging you’ve ever experienced, but I will allow you to access the gaming instincts you built in your twenties to dive back into this world while the treatment gradually brings you back to reality.”

PlastikdaN via Reddit

While he fought for his health, he leveled characters to max level, mastered achievements, collected mounts, farmed reputation, and played PvP. The latter, as the player explains today, is probably not a good idea when suffering from Lyme disease. The illness can definitely affect personality and lead to outbursts of anger.

Due to some verbal outbursts in the chat, PlastikdaN’s main account was also banned. The player wants to apologize for this behavior today. His second account is “in impeccable condition.” At the same time, PlastikdaN expresses extreme gratitude for what WoW has given him during this time.

I truly believe that WoW has helped me in my recovery. I truly believe that the complexity of WoW and the engaging way of problem-solving contributed to my cognitive abilities slowly but surely normalizing. I truly believe that the depth of content and the vision of WoW kept my mental health in check so that my body had the time to let the treatment take effect. […]

In my humble opinion, Blizzard does not receive enough praise, thanks, and respect for what they have created, maintained, and fostered for over 25 years. At least for chronically ill people like me.

PlastikdaN via Reddit

Finally, PlastikdaN explains that he was able to complete his treatment two months ago. Last weekend was the first day in a long time that he felt so well that he could turn his feelings of gratitude into text.

How does the community respond to the report? With over 1,100 upvotes and more than 95 comments in about 14 hours. Many players share their own personal stories in the comments.

  • Ok-Ferret8452 writes on Reddit: “What a comforting post. I’m glad to hear you’re doing better. WoW has also played a significant role in my own life during difficult times. […]. WoW was my escape. WoW was the joy where I could hide. It may sound very melodramatic, but it kept me sane.”
  • Mr_Rio recalls on Reddit: “I had a similar experience with this game. I started it at the end of February 2024 after going through a major trauma and the worst 10 months of my life. Even though I had a lot of love, friends, and people who supported me, this game really helped me stabilize during the hardest times of my life. It was always there, it was always alive and active, it always gave me something to do and distracted me from the bad times in my life.”
  • Qvazr expresses gratitude on Reddit: “I got Long Covid in 2020, before the world even knew there was such a thing. All the symptoms I had/have are very similar to yours. WoW also saved me. I couldn’t watch TV, talk to people, go outside […]. But for some reason, I could play WoW. When the real world gets too much for my foggy brain, I can feel safe and welcome in Azeroth.”

This is just a small selection of the many heartwarming stories that have emerged under PlastikdaN’s post. In a completely different community story, a family manages to bridge the great distances and stay in touch thanks to WoW: WoW connects families for 20 years: “They always have their perfect 5-player group”

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A book series has over 2,750 characters, and it is now set to become a large AAA role-playing game with an open world

Amazon Prime does not only have The Rings of Power. For fantasy fans wishing to focus on a series, they can also do so with The Wheel of Time. Fans of this series can also look forward to a new open-world game that is supposedly in development.

What is The Wheel of Time? The Wheel of Time is a book series by Robert Jordan, which was completed by Brandon Sanderson after his death. In the world of The Wheel of Time, there is magic, but not everyone can use it. A sorceress takes 5 young people under her wing and embarks on a dangerous journey that affects the fate of the world.

As Variety now reports, a new game set in this world is in the works, and it seems to be very ambitious. They want to create a AAA open-world RPG. An industry veteran is involved as well.

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The Wheel of Time – Trailer zur Fantasy-Serie auf Amazon Prime

An ambitious project

What kind of game will it be? The game is intended to be an open-world RPG with a high budget. It will be developed by a new developer team at iwot Studios and led by Warner Bros.

iwot Studios, which was formerly known as Red Eagly Entertainment, secured the rights for series, films, video games, and comics related to The Wheel of Time in 2004. The video game project is quite ambitious.

The CEO of iwot Studios, Rick Selvage, told Variety that the open-world game should include everything that appears in the books, as well as all elements of the backstory. They want to avoid being restricted to a specific location or time period. According to Variety, the book series has over 2,750 named characters.

Craig Alexander will be leading the project. He is the former Vice President of Product Development at Warner Bros. Games, and he oversaw the development of the MMORPGs The Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online. Additionally, he has held senior positions at Activision and EA.

The studio anticipates a 3-year development period, and the game is set to be released for PC and consoles.

The upcoming game is not expected to be the only new project in the world of The Wheel of Time. Besides the Amazon series, which already has 3 seasons, there are plans for a live-action film and an animated film. Game of Thrones also recently got a new game: The new open-world RPG of Game of Thrones, which looks so good, is now launching on Steam

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With the remaster of Oblivion, not only is the role-playing game returning, but also a paid horse armor

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a legendary game that is loved by many players to this day. However, the title was also responsible for a hated gaming trend that has now made its way into the remaster.

On April 22, 2025, Bethesda released the remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. For a long time, rumors and leaks had been talking about the existence of the game. And the remaster seems to be well received. On Steam, the game is currently rated very positive. (as of April 23, 2025, 08:50 AM)

Although the RPG is an iconic and popular title from Bethesda, it also started a trend in 2006 that still annoys many gamers today: microtransactions. The original Oblivion offered a golden horse armor as a cosmetic item for a paid DLC priced at €2.50. This initiated a practice that is now completely normal. And the remaster of Oblivion also offers horse armors for which you can pay extra.

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

Those who pay more receive more content, including 2 horse armors

What additional content is there? The remaster of Oblivion costs €54.99 on Steam. This includes not only the main game but also the expansions. However, if you pay an additional €10, there are extra contents in the form of quests that unlock armors, weapons, and horse armors.

They advertise with 2 horse armors: Order and Cataclysm. If you have only purchased the standard edition, you can also upgrade to the Deluxe Edition for €10. However, in the regular main game, you can also unlock armors for your horse without paying extra.

How is the community reacting? Under a tweet by user @ManyATrueNerd (via x.com), which addresses the paid horse armors, mixed comments are accumulating.

@FrenchgEwokKing (via x.com) writes that Bethesda did it just for the memes. Other users agree with this. @Ordovicius (via x.com) states that it shouldn’t be bought, even if it is a meme. For another user (via x.com), this additional DLC has a bitter aftertaste.

Despite the DLC, many players are excited to explore the world of Oblivion again, and in new graphics. However, the technology doesn’t seem to be functioning as well as it should. Even with good graphics cards, there seem to be issues: Oblivion Remastered has been released on Steam, but players complain: Even with an RTX 4090, you can’t play smoothly

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The new role-playing game for 55 € is a success on Steam, but the former boss of Blizzard is resisting

The role-playing game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is making a big splash on Steam: With 182,298 players, it has celebrated a massive launch. 83% of the reviews on Steam are positive. But one person is not impressed, Mike Ybarra, the former head of Blizzard. He says: Players are tired of endless remasters; they want fresh games like Elden Ring.

That’s what Ybarra says on social media:

I am skeptical about a remaster of a 20-year-old game. What was once fantastic and has now been remastered will never compete with modern masterpieces like Elden Ring. The bar has simply shifted from safe open-world RPGs to what Elden Ring has brought us all. I would love to be proven wrong. But I am not wrong.

Ybarra clarifies: With Elden Ring, the world’s discovery, the classes, and the combat system have reached a different level of quality. Earlier role-playing games, which always played it safe, simply cannot keep up anymore.

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

Former Blizzard Boss Says: Nostalgia Only Lasts So Long

Ybarra continues: The former head of Blizzard says he wishes the game only good things. From his perspective, it is not a “remaster,” but a remake because the gameplay has been refined.

He is getting the game himself on Steam.

He only believes that these “remastered” games have a limit. Nostalgia only lasts so long. He thinks players are currently more excited about something new like Elden Ring Nightreign. People are tired of endless remakes, especially since earlier RPGs didn’t dare much.

How is Oblivion performing? Despite the price of 55 euros, Bethesda’s game is flying off the shelves. At its peak, it had 182,000 players on Steam and is dominating today’s headlines. With 83% positive reviews on Steam, the role-playing game is also rated very positively. Oblivion Remastered has been released on Steam, but players complain: Even with an RTX 4090, you can’t play smoothly

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You thought no one would want the Switch 2 because it is so expensive, but now the boss of Nintendo has spoken out

The Switch 2 costs almost 500 euros and many consider the price to be too high. But now Nintendo’s president has spoken out and explained: The demand for the Switch 2 is so high that they cannot meet it. Previously, in November 2024, he stated that purchasing a Switch 2 would be quite easy.

You can pre-order the Switch in various shops for a few weeks now. In Japan, this was possible through the “My Nintendo Store.” However, the demand seems to be so great that it is hardly being met.

Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa has now personally apologized to the interested players.

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Nintendo showcases the Switch 2 for the first time in a trailer

In Japan, there is no guarantee that every player can buy a Switch 2

How does it work in Japan? In Japan, the Switch 2 is being sold through a kind of lottery: You sign up for the purchase and hope that you can order a Switch 2 at the shop. Those who do not receive a “lot” cannot order a console. This is reminiscent of practices used against scalpers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is what the Nintendo president says now: Furukawa stated that they had received an “extremely high number of applications” for the Switch 2, greatly exceeding the target number. The English magazine Dexerto reports this. Furukawa commented on this problem on April 23, 2025, on X and explained (via x.com):

We have received an extremely high number of applications, about 2.2 million people just in Japan. However, this number far exceeds our expectations and far exceeds the number of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that can be delivered via the My Nintendo Store on June 5.

The Nintendo president further explained that “they unfortunately anticipate that a significant number of customers will not be selected when the winners are announced tomorrow, April 24.”

After the first drawing round, there will be a second round. But Furukawa added that there is no guarantee that all customers will be able to pre-order the console.

We sincerely apologize for not being able to meet your expectations despite our preparations. In response to this demand, we are currently working to further strengthen our production system.

Nintendo’s president promised in November 2024 that purchasing a Switch 2 would be very easy

What was 2024? In November 2024, Nintendo’s president assured that it should be quite easy to order a Switch 2. He explained that they would manufacture such a large number of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that they would always be in stock. And that would make the Switch 2 not attractive enough for scalpers, so players wouldn’t have to worry.

Nintendo has presented the official specifications for its new Switch 2. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information that you should know before the launch of the new console: Nintendo Switch 2: Here are the official specifications

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Civilization 7 receives a big new update and even critical players have to admit: “It has improved a lot”

Civilization 7 has been receiving large new updates since its release, which aim to improve the strategy game. Even critical players are admitting that the latest installment of the venerable series has improved significantly.

What is the current status of Civilization 7? The 4X strategy game was released on February 11, 2025, and was pretty broken at launch. The dissatisfaction was also reflected in the numbers: According to SteamDB, the player count has decreased from about 42,600 to approximately 12,600 within a 24-hour period since its Steam release on February 10, 2025 (as of April 23, 2025, at 2:45 PM).

Since its release, the game has been getting better thanks to several major updates. This includes Patch 1.2.0, which went live on April 22, 2025.

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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 shows gameplay in the trailer

Numerous new content and improvements

What’s included in the new patch? Update 1.2.0 contains many improvements and new features that players have requested according to the developer Firaxis. These include:

  • New and revised resources
  • Multiplayer teams
  • The ability to continue games after a victory 

The update will also revise the old resources and add 10 new ones. These will bring their own effects and a new narrative event each. Treasure resources now also have passive bonuses, making them useful not just for treasure fleets.

Those wishing to play Civilization 7 in multiplayer can now form teams: It’s no longer just a 1v1v1v1 match possible, but also a 2v2. If you win a match, you can continue the game via the “Just one more turn” button.

You can find the complete patch notes here on Steam.

“Is the game finally out of alpha?”

The new update has been received very positively by the community as a whole: User yeowan asks the Civ community on Steam whether “Patch 1.2 finally brings the game out of alpha status,” and receives a lot of positive feedback.

  • Adriano Ruggieri says: “It has improved a lot! Really a lot.” He notes that in his opinion a few things are still missing, but the game is on the right track.
  • jariel shares this view and writes: “They [Firaxis] have really improved their game in the last 2 patches, we are definitely getting there or might already be there …”

So far, the new update has not positively affected the Steam rating. Recent reviews remain balanced (43% positive), but the patch has just been released.

Until Civilization 7 lives up to its great name, it may still have a long way to go. Currently, it still falls far short of the expectations of many players. However, a Civilization game is already taking a place on our list of 15 best strategy games for PC 2025.

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In Diablo 4, you will soon have an easier time finding bosses, but a harder time obtaining their loot

Blizzard is planning major changes with the next season of Diablo 4. Season 8 not only brings seasonal abilities but also sustainably changes some of the existing content. Above all: bosses. You can fight these bosses almost anytime starting in Season 8, but you may not get much out of it.

Which bosses are we talking about?

  • Once you reach the maximum level in Diablo 4, it’s time for the Paragon and item grind. Unique and mythic items (“Uniques” and “Mythics”) are particularly sought after.
  • The best source for these items is usually the endgame or “Lair” bosses. Each boss has a chance for certain items, so you can farm them specifically.
  • Currently, there are often farming groups. Since you need boss materials to summon them, players come together and summon bosses in a row – which can now be done faster. This allows everyone to farm relatively efficiently in a short time.

This is changing in Season 8: In the upcoming season, Blizzard is almost completely removing boss materials. You can simply summon bosses, so you won’t waste any materials if you find out they’re too tough.

Instead, bosses will drop chests that you can only open with a key. For this key, you will need the corresponding materials – so you will still only get the important loot if you contribute something.

Bosses will also be significantly harder, and you really need to make sure you play well. Oneshot builds are not supposed to work in the same way against bosses anymore. Since bosses are the theme of the season, there will also be three new bosses in the endgame:

  • Belial from Diablo 3 returns and can even randomly appear in any boss fight like the Butcher. If you defeat him, you’ll get better loot with higher drop chances than anywhere else.
  • Urivar and the Harbinger of Hatred from the Vessel of Hatred campaign also return in an updated form, with new and stronger mechanics. Many players have wished for this.
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Diablo 4: Der Gameplay-Trailer zu Season 8 mit Belial

“Many people complained about leechers”

In the interview, Lead Season Designer Deric Nuñez and Lead Live Game Designer Colin Finer discussed the changes (via gamespot). They said that the changes are partly because players were not exactly fair.

With the old system, it was possible for someone to let other players summon the bosses and then leave without contributing anything themselves. That is no longer possible, as everyone has to pay if they want loot.

At the same time, playing in groups becomes more rewarding. The more players in the group, the higher the chance of bonus items from the chest, explains Finer. The changes will not only apply to Season 8 but also to Diablo 4 in general and will remain permanently. Finer remarks: “It’s important that we continue to develop Diablo and not just rely on throwaway changes.” (via gamesradar).

The changes will be released along with Season 8 on April 29, 2025, but will also apply to the eternal realms. From then on, not only the bosses but also Diablo 4 will be fundamentally more difficult, as Blizzard adjusts the difficulty levels: Diablo 4 will be so difficult by Season 8 that only 10% of you will reach the hardest challenge

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LoL fights with EU regulations: It’s about youth protection and a champion

In League of Legends, the trunk-addicted brawler Gragas, the “Troublemaker,” has been around for 15 years. He is a massive, brawling brewmaster with abilities like “Free Beer” and “Drunken Rage.” For 15 years, this was not a problem. But in 2025, this will no longer be the case in LoL.

This is the announcement from Riot: On April 18, 2025, RiotMeddler spoke up on Twitter and said that they had adjusted some features of Gragas and removed “Drunken” from the names of abilities to comply with age requirements in various regions. The skill W, originally named “Drunken Rage,” will be renamed “Raucous Rage.” (Loud Rage).

Anyone who wants can enjoy a drink. Players should not worry, as Gragas still appreciates a beer. He’s just being more discreet about drinking now.

Gragas has been in League of Legends since February 2010: The whole character is centered around beer. Gragas is a brewmaster who walks around with a huge barrel that he throws and drinks from to hit harder and regenerate some health.

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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt

Fans complain: Public execution is okay, but drinking beer isn’t?

How is this being discussed? The tweet has now reached 1.1 million views in just a few days and has been commented on over 300 times.

In the English-speaking world, people are annoyed by the restriction. Riot Games seems to want to placate religions that cannot tolerate someone drinking. This takes the “creative fun out of the game” and shows how internationalization can go terribly wrong. If necessary, they should just stop catering to such a market if they have to change the international version for it.

Players apparently suspect countries like Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates of having pressured Riot Games to limit the glorification of alcohol through Gragas.

A nasty comment states: “I guess Tencent finds public executions as a feature in the game acceptable. Probably because it has not been a problem for the communist party until recently.”

The Chinese company Tencent is the parent company of Riot Games. Tencent is said to have excellent relations with the Chinese government.

“This is just like when you removed Graves’ cigar! You will never recover financially from this.”

This is probably more of an ironic comment.

In a large discussion on Reddit , people are wondering why, in a game where so much offensive content happens – such as with the heroine Evelynn, who makes clear sexual innuendos – this particular detail is perceived as bothersome.

Why is Riot doing this? As RiotMeddler later clarifies on Reddit , it specifically relates to complying with age regulations for certain regions. Otherwise, there would be no reason. The word “drunken” has been marked as offensive.

They have no plans to change anything else about Gragas.

Is there anyone who thinks the change is good? One post thanks Riot Games for it. A user says that as the son of a former alcoholic whose father died from drinking too much, he appreciates the change. He always felt uncomfortable playing as Gragas. He even wishes Riot would go further and also change the animations and voice lines.

Games like League of Legends are played worldwide, and in some topics, it becomes clear that what is a minor issue for us can be viewed very differently in other regions of the world: LoL proudly celebrates gays and lesbians – except in Turkey, where it is not allowed: Problems surrounding LGBTQIA+

Riot gives assurance

Update, April 23: Riot has responded again. They have now looked more closely at the EU guidelines: (via bluesky)

  • The name of the ability “Drunken Rage” does not need to be changed after all
  • Instead, the description of the ability will be adjusted so that it no longer states that being drunk strengthens Gragas and that the “slurping the brew” will also need to disappear
  • Additionally, they will make some adjustments to Gragas’ bio

It appears to be about avoiding the impression that Gragas and thus LoL glorifies alcohol.

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Pokémon GO: How to Obtain the New Pokémon Knapfel – All Information about the Event ‘Sweet Discoveries’

With the launch of the new event “Sweet Discoveries”, you can catch Knapfel in Pokémon GO for the first time. We have summarized how it works and what else to expect during the event.

When does the event run? The “Sweet Discoveries” event starts on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM. It runs until Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

How can you catch Knapfel? At the start of the event, you can find apples on the map – similar to Pokéballs during the event on April 1. If you tap on the apples, you can find sweet or sour apples or encounter different Pokémon. One of the Pokémon is Knapfel. Additionally, more apples will appear on the map near Moss Lure Modules.

How can you evolve Knapfel? If you want to evolve Knapfel into Drapfel, you will need 200 Knapfel candies and 20 sour apples. To evolve Knapfel into Schlapfel, you will need 200 candies and 20 sweet apples.

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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful

Sweet Discoveries – All Contents of the Event

What bonuses are available during the event? The following bonuses are active during the event:

  • double amount of candies when catching monsters
  • increased Shiny chance for Botogel and Raffel in the wild
  • increased Shiny chance for Botogel, Kikugi, and Raffel when hatching eggs
  • berries for caught Botogel and Raffel
  • increased chance of apples near Moss Lure Modules
  • halved distance for hatching eggs that you place in incubators using the Pokémon GO widget (applies to 3 eggs)

Which Pokémon are available in the wild? The following Pokémon await you in the wild:

  • Alolan Rattata*
  • Abra*
  • Knofensa*
  • Botogel*
  • Schluppuck*
  • Bidiza*
  • Somniam*
  • Frubberl*
  • Raffel*
  • Relaxo* (rare)
  • Pottrott* (rare)
  • Koalelu* (rare)
  • Knapfel (through apples)

All monsters marked with a * can also appear as Shiny.

Which monsters are in eggs? If you receive 7-km eggs during the event, you can hatch the following Pokémon from them:

  • Botogel*
  • Kikugi*
  • Mampfaxo*
  • Raffel*

Pokémon with a * can also be hatched as Shiny.

Further event contents: The event features a free and a paid limited research. In the free version, you can expect 1 Moss Lure Module, 1 sour apple, 1 sweet apple, and encounters with event Pokémon.

You can purchase the paid version for $1.99 (approximately 2 €). Here you will receive 2 Moss Lure Modules and encounters with event monsters.

Additionally, you can complete special field researches during the event, which offer stardust and further encounters with event Pokémon.

PokéStop showcases are also part of the event again. Here you can participate with event Pokémon.

In addition to the “Sweet Discoveries” event, there are other events scheduled until the end of the current month that will provide you with content. You can find out which ones they are, when they take place, and what content awaits you in our overview of all April 2025 events in Pokémon GO.

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Oblivion Remastered: Which Zodiac Sign Should I Choose?

In TES: Oblivion Remastered, you must choose a zodiac sign for your character before your journey through Cyrodiil. There are 13 options available, but which one is right for you? We will show you.

What zodiac signs are there? A total of 13 zodiac signs are available, and each brings its own attributes. Note that you can only choose one zodiac sign before your journey, so it’s good to know which ones are worth it and which you should ignore. The following options are available:

  • The Warrior
    • Strength +10
    • Constitution +10
  • The Mage
    • Magicka +50
  • The Thief
    • Agility +10
    • Speed +10
    • Luck +10
  • The Steed
    • Speed +20
  • The Apprentice
    • Magicka +100
    • Vulnerable to Magic 100%
  • The Shadow
    • Invisibility
      • Duration: 60, limited to one use per day
  • The Ritual
    • Restore Health: 200 points immediately, limited to one use per day.
    • Banish Undead – Value: 100, Duration: 30
  • The Atronach
    • Magicka +150
    • Spell Absorption 50%
    • No Magicka Regeneration
  • The Tower
    • Open Average Lock, limited to one use per day
    • Reflect Damage: Value: 5, Duration: 120
  • The Lord
    • Restore Health: Duration: 15, Value 6
    • Fire Vulnerability: 25%
  • The Lady
    • Willpower +10
    • Constitution +10
  • The Lover
    • Paralyze (Touch, Duration: 10) limited to one use per day
      • Cost: Stamina -120
  • The Serpent
    • Damage with Poison to Health and Stamina – Duration: 20

Now we know what each zodiac sign has to offer, but which one should you choose? We will show you the three best options.

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

These 3 Zodiac Signs You Should Choose

Which zodiac signs are the best? It can’t be determined universally, as each player prefers a different play style and wants to approach a different build. However, if you don’t care and want to have a solid choice ready at the start, you should focus on the following zodiac signs:

Generally the Best Zodiac Sign: The Thief

What makes the Thief so strong? The Thief benefits from three strong attributes:

  • Agility +10
  • Speed +10
  • Luck +10

Agility improves your proficiency with ranged weapons as well as your stamina. Speed also increases your movement pace, which can be particularly useful in critical situations.

Finally, you benefit from increased luck, which increases your survival chances. You become more resistant to diseases, set off traps less frequently, and are more successful in games of chance. All in all, the Thief is especially suited for those who are not yet sure which direction their build should take. You can’t go wrong with it.

The Best Zodiac Sign for Mages: The Atronach

What makes the Atronach so strong? The Atronach offers you specific bonuses that are especially worthwhile for mages:

  • Magicka +150
  • Spell Absorption 50%
  • No Magicka Regeneration

What makes the Atronach so worthwhile is its significant Magicka boost and its spell absorption. You have a 50% chance to absorb, negate, and convert each of your enemies’ spells into Magicka. Since spells are a dangerous threat, this is very practical.

The only drawback of this zodiac sign is the lack of Magicka regeneration, which you can counter with absorption and potions. You should choose this sign if you want to primarily excel as a mage.

The Best Zodiac Sign for Non-Mages: The Warrior

What makes the Warrior so strong? The Warrior is primarily aimed at hardened swordfighters, as you can count on the following attributes:

  • Strength +10
  • Constitution +10

Constitution increases the amount of health points you gain per level-up. This allows you to take more hits before you should die. With the increased strength, you benefit from higher damage and carrying capacity, especially as a melee fighter.

If you prefer to benefit from the Constitution bonus but would rather play as a mage, then you should choose the Lady zodiac sign.

Can I change my zodiac sign? Unfortunately not. Once you have created your character, you get a chance after the tutorial to modify your character one last time and adjust the zodiac sign. This is your final opportunity to do so. Once you complete the prison section of Oblivion, you can no longer change your zodiac sign.

Therefore, it is worth saving before you leave the prison. This way, if you are not satisfied, you can load the previous save without having to recreate your character. You will then have another chance to change your zodiac sign.

What about the other zodiac signs? Even the remaining zodiac signs that did not make it among the best have their justification for existence.

However, they are either worse, offer unnecessary talents that become redundant, especially in the late game, or are simply too niche in their usefulness. However, feel free to experiment and share your opinions in the comments. You can find more about the best role-playing games here: The 14 best role-playing games on Steam

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EA FC 25 Evolutions: Strong & affordable players for all EVO upgrades

In Ultimate Team for EA FC 25 you can give players unique upgrades in the Evolutions (EVOs). On MeinMMO, we present to you strong players who are well-suited for the new EVOs and are also affordable.

Update from April 13, 2025 (1:00 PM): We have added strong and affordable options for new evolutions in Ultimate Team. Since we sorted the EVOs by expiration date, you will find them further down in the article marked with [*new*].

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What are the Evolutions? The EVOs are a feature introduced in FC 24. They provide your cards in Ultimate Team with more or less powerful upgrades. There are free and paid evolutions in Ultimate Team.

EVOs are time-limited and impose certain requirements on the players who are eligible for the upgrades.

The pro requirements concern:
  • maximum rating
  • maximum stats
  • maximum number of PlayStyles(+)
  • maximum skill (★) weak foot or special moves
  • allowed positions
  • allowed countries and regions

How affordable are our players for the EVOs? We have ensured that none of the players cost more than 25,000 coins.

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Which players are worth it for the upgrades of the EVOs?

Which players fit best into the EVOs? In our selection, we focused on players who can gain the maximum advantage from the upgrades. Special attention is paid to players who also benefit from the PlayStyle upgrades, as PlayStyles are at least as important as the stats in FC 25.

EVO Gladiator: Nicolò Fagioli (TOTW) – Fiorentina (ITA 1)

  • Cost of the EVO: free
  • Expiration date: April 23, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades TOTW Fagioli before and after the EVO with stats and playstyles in comparison
Fagioli before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)

Upgrades:

  • Rating +3 (87→88):
    • Shooting +8 (83→91)
    • Defensive +8 (82→90)
  • PlayStyles:
    • Interception
    • Low driven shot

EVO Hawk: Hugo Bueno (Dreamchasers) – Feyenoord Rotterdam (NED)

  • Cost of the EVO: free
  • Expiration date: April 25, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades Dreamchasers Huge Bueno before and after the EVO with stats and playstyles in comparison
Hugo Bueno before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)

Upgrades:

  • Rating +1 (88→89):
    • Shooting +6 (70→76)
    • Physical +5 (82→87)
  • PlayStyles:
    • Trivela
    • In the air

EVO Multitalent II: Luciano Acosta (FUT Birthday) – FC Dallas (MLS)

  • Cost of the EVO: free
  • Expiration date: April 26, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades FUT Birthday Acosta before and after the EVO with stats and playstyles in comparison
Acosta before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)

Upgrades:

  • Rating +3 (88→92):
    • Speed +5 (88→93)
    • Passing +1 (87→88)
    • Dribbling +2 (90→92)
    • Defensive +34 (55→89)
    • Physical +15 (70→85)
  • Positions:
    • RB
    • CM
  • PlayStyles:
    • Stationary ball
    • Through pass
    • Push off
    • Interception

EVO Golazo: Anthony Elanga (TOTW) – Nottingham Forest (ENG 1)

  • Cost of the EVO: 80,000 coins
  • Expiration date: April 27, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades TOTW Elanga before and after the EVO with stats and playstyles in comparison
Elanga before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)

Upgrades:

  • Rating +2 (85→87):
    • Shooting +14 (85→99)
  • PlayStyles:
    • Power shot+
    • Curling shot
    • Lob
    • Low driven shot
    • Trivela

EVO Defensive Boss: Angelo Stiller (Numero FUT) – VfB Stuttgart (GER 1)

  • Cost of the EVO: 25,000 coins
  • Expiration date: April 29, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades Numero FUT Stiller before and after the EVO with stats and playstyles in comparison
Stiller before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)

Upgrades:

  • Rating +1 (88→89):
    • Defensive +3 (88→91)
    • Physical +4 (87→91)
  • PlayStyles:
    • Interception+
    • Anticipation
    • Push off
    • Edge
    • In the air

EVO Mirror, mirror … : Thorgan Hazard (TOTW) – RSC Anderlecht (BEL) [*new*]

  • Cost of the EVO: 10,000 coins
  • Expiration date: May 2, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades TOTW Hazard before and after EVO with stats and PlayStyle+ in comparison
Hazard before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)
Before EVOAfter EVO
RAT: 85
SPE: 83
SHO: 85
PAS: 86
DRI: 91
DEF: 63
PHY: 76
RAT: 90 (+5)
SPE: 92 (+9)
SHO: 87 (+2)
PAS: 86
DRI: 92 (+1)
DEF: 63
PHY: 76
LF, LMLF, LM, RM
Skill moves: 4★
Weak foot: 4★
Skill moves: 5
Weak foot: 4★
Curling shot+
Technique
Tiki-Taka
Stationary ball
Curling shot+
Rage+
Tricks
Calm
Quick step

Technique
Tiki-Taka
Stationary ball
Wing++
Wing-engine+
Wing midfielder professional+
Wing++
Inside striker professional++
Wing-engine+
Wing midfielder professional+

EVO Leading Role: Svenja Huth (Gold Rare) – VfL Wolfsburg (GER) [*new*]

  • Cost of the EVO: 80,000 coins
  • Expiration date: May 2, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades Gold Huth before and after EVO with stats and PlayStyle+ in comparison
Huth before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)
Before EVOAfter EVO
RAT: 85
SPE: 82
SHO: 71
PAS: 82
DRI: 85
DEF: 52
PHY: 68
RAT: 91 (+6)
SPE: 90 (+8)
SHO: 90 (+19)
PAS: 91 (+9)
DRI: 90 (+5)
DEF: 52
PHY: 74 (+6)
RM, RF, CAMRM, RF, CAM
Skill moves: 3★
Weak foot: 4★
Skill moves: 5
Weak foot: 4★
Hard pass
Push off
Anticipation
Technique
First touch
Quick step
Curling shot+
Through pass+

Tiki-Taka
Tricks

Hard pass
Push off
Anticipation
Technique
First touch
Quick step
Wing engine++
Inside striker professional+
Half wing+
Inside striker professional++
Shadow striker professional++

Wing engine++
Engine+
Wing midfielder professional+

Half wing+

EVO Kreisliga-Platzhirsch: Kevin (Silver Common) – FC Malaga (ESP 2) [*new*]

  • Cost of the EVO: 25,000 coins
  • Expiration date: May 4, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades Silver Kevin before and after EVO with stats and PlayStyle+ in comparison
Kevin before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)
Before EVOAfter EVO
RAT: 67
SPE: 79
SHO: 57
PAS: 61
DRI: 72
DEF: 33
PHY: 47
RAT: 74 (+7)
SPE: 94 (+15)
SHO: 86 (+29)
PAS: 88 (+27)
DRI: 93 (+21)
DEF: 43 (+10)
PHY: 77 (+30)
LM, LF, RM, RFRM, RF, CAM
Skill moves: 4★
Weak foot: 5★
Skill moves: 5
Weak foot: 5★
Technique
Curling shot
Trivela
Flair
Technique+
Quick step+
Rage
Tricks
Relentless

Curling shot
Trivela
Flair
Wing+Wing++
Inside striker professional++
Wing engine+

EVO Powerhouse: Artem Dovbyk (Total Rush) – AS Roma (ITA 1) [*new*]

  • Cost of the EVO: 25,000 coins
  • Expiration date: May 3, 2025
EA FC 25 Evolutions Best Players for Upgrades Total Rush Dovbyk before and after EVO with stats and PlayStyle+ in comparison
Dovbyk before and after the EVO. (Preview via futbin)
Before EVOAfter EVO
RAT: 86
SPE: 86
SHO: 87
PAS: 77
DRI: 84
DEF: 37
PHY: 85
RAT: 93 (+7)
SPE: 90 (+4)
SHO: 93 (+6)
PAS: 77
DRI: 89 (+5)
DEF: 37
PHY: 99 (+14)
STST
Skill moves: 3★
Weak foot: 4★
Skill moves: 4
Weak foot: 5
In the air
Technique
Curling shot
Quick step
Power header
Calm+
In the air+

Edge
Low driven shot

Curling shot
Quick step
Power header
Sniper professional+Sniper professional++
Passing station++
Pushstorm professional+

Keep in mind that started evolutions can no longer be undone. Additionally, your tradeable players that you put into the feature will become untradeable at the time of activation. This was also painfully experienced by a major streaming duo: Big Twitch streamer in EA FC 25 wants to enhance one of the strongest cards only, loses several thousand euros

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