One of the highest-rated MMORPGs on Steam wants to become easier for beginners

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

On Steam, the MMORPG Realm of the Mad God Exalt announces comprehensive improvements. The focus is also on newcomers, even though the game has so far been something for hardcore fans.

What kind of MMORPG is this? Realm of the Mad God Exalt is an MMORPG for hardcore fans that is played from a 2D perspective. In a bullet-hell-like scenario, you control your character through the open world and dungeons, fighting against many enemies whose attacks you must dodge.

However, if you do not dodge well enough and die, the character is lost, and you start over. Therefore, this MMORPG clearly targets hardcore players who find the allure of permanent character loss exciting.

The game is among the highest-rated MMORPGs on Steam and currently has 83% positive ratings based on more than 43,000 votes.

In a new announcement, however, the developers have now announced a change in direction. From now on, the MMORPG should also invite newcomers again.

Here you can see the crazy gameplay of the MMORPG:

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Realm of the Mad God Exalt shows its crazy gameplay

Newcomers are welcome

What is changing for newcomers? In a large update post on realmofthemadgod.com, the developers reported on many innovations and improvements. One of the sections is dedicated to improvements for new players. While the MMORPG has been focused on hardcore play, it will become easier for new players at first.

The system for unlocking different character classes will be changed. Instead of having to master all classes as before, the new system will now be based on fame that can be farmed with any class. This way, new players can completely skip unwanted classes in the future.

The developers themselves justify this by stating that the learning curve is currently too steep, making it difficult for newcomers to understand the game.

Additionally, the account level system is designed to allow players to level their accounts through a visible progress indicator, thereby unlocking advantages and better starting gear.

What is changing for existing players? Significant changes are also in store for players who are already familiar with the MMORPG. The important innovation is likely a change in the rarity of items. All equipment pieces now have the chance to drop with up to four enchantment slots, which can prolong the grind for better gear.

Until now, players simply farmed the desired item and left the dungeon. However, with the new system, the developers are providing an additional incentive to continue grinding to obtain an item with the right stats.

Additionally, there is a new island with a world boss, temples, unlockable content, and the new endgame dungeon “Eternity Summit,” which also presents a new god boss.

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Even with the improvements for new players, Realm of the Mad God Exalt will fundamentally remain a hardcore MMORPG that punishes mistakes harshly. In an MMORPG, it should be the opposite; here, a hardcore server should make everything harder: One of the most beautiful MMORPGs on Steam now offers a hardcore server, but players say it is the exact opposite

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  2. Steam

The MMORPG that looks like LoL finally brings a mega update and the developers need 62 pages to explain to you what’s new

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In November 2024, the MMORPG Corepunk was launched. Since then, fans have been waiting for the next big update, which is supposed to bring many of the promised improvements. After months of waiting and a delay, it is finally expected this week.

Which MMORPG is it about? Corepunk is an MMORPG that visually strongly resembles League of Legends. The HUD, perspective, and art style are very reminiscent of League of Legends, even though it is an MMORPG.

Since its release in November 2025 in Early Access, the MMORPG has not brought much new content. Fans have been waiting since release for many improvements, new content, and promised features that could partially be seen in the trailer.

The update was actually supposed to be released in February, but the developers did not meet their own deadline. The week of March 24 is when it should finally happen.

Here you can see 15 minutes of gameplay from Corepunk

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Corepunk – 15 Minutes Gameplay

62 pages of innovations

What’s the deal with the 62 pages? On the Corepunk website, the developers introduced the new mega-update that is set to be released in March. They provide detailed information about the new alchemy system, which has been revamped and now offers 30 new runes.

The new PvE/PvEvP island is also presented in detail. Here, players fight against various bosses and optionally also against other players. In each round, there are different bosses that can appear and provide good loot. However, you only have one life; upon death, you lose your entire inventory and your equipment – similar to an extraction shooter.

As rewards, you can expect level 3 artifacts, weapons, and crafting recipes. Thus, the developers are clearly enticing players with strong rewards for high risks. In addition to the two major changes, there are countless smaller ones that add up.

In total, there are 62 pages full of changes when attempting to save the patch notes from the website as a PDF through the browser function. This is primarily due to the developers’ thoroughness in presenting all artworks as well as weapons along with their stats.

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As Corepunk is not available on Steam, we do not have a precise insight into the success of the MMORPG. However, on Reddit, you can repeatedly read complaints from waiting users who are eager for the next update. Whether the new rune system, the new game mode, and the many small improvements will be enough to keep players engaged remains to be seen.

The developers have already announced a similarly large expansion after this update, which they themselves describe as the “second half” of their development process. Players of the MMORPG can therefore eagerly await what else will be added. Although the game is still new, MeinMMO editor Karsten Scholz is already worried about its future: Which MMOs will die in 2025? I’m worried about 5 games

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New Pirate MMO on Steam Shows a Boss Fight That Could Be From Dark Souls

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

A new pirate MMO called Crosswind is set to be released soon on Steam. The developers are now showcasing a boss fight in a video that could easily come from Dark Souls.

What have the developers shown? In a new video on YouTube, the developers have revealed a boss fight from the new pirate MMO Crosswind for the first time. The battles in the game are reminiscent of Dark Souls.

The brawl begins with the player character dousing their weapon in some sort of tincture, presumably to buff it. Then, the pirate goes into battle with a clatter of sabers. During the fight, the player must parry the opponent’s attacks and skillfully dodge them to avoid getting hit.

While the enemy is busy casting, the player uses the opportunity to attack weak points with the saber or pistol. The boss has not only a health bar but also 5 shields that can be removed through successful counters and attacks.

Once the boss has lost all five shields, it is briefly stunned, allowing the player to deal significant damage. During the fight, the player’s health points do not regenerate. However, there are red potions in the HUD that may serve for healing.

The player also has a stamina bar that decreases with attacks and dodging maneuvers.

Here you can see the fight:

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The pirate MMO Crosswind showcases a boss fight for the first time, reminding of Dark Souls

Dodge, Parry, Attack

How much Dark Souls is in Crosswind? As a survival pirate MMO, Crosswind has recently not given the impression that it shares similarities with Dark Souls. However, the new video showcasing the boss fights in the game changes that. Visually and also in terms of systems, Crosswind seems to be oriented towards soulslikes, although the difficulty level is apparently intended to be somewhat lower.

This combat system is also intriguing for the MMO aspect of the game. With all the systems in place, tactical battles could arise in multiplayer, something only a few games have implemented so far. Whether Crosswind will actually become a fully-fledged “Dark Souls” MMO cannot be determined based on the current gameplay material.

Instead, the MMO focuses on pirate battles on land and water, as well as an extensive building system that allows players to establish their own pirate hideouts. Additionally, there will be genre-typical mechanics like crafting, hunting, and resource gathering.

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The fact that Crosswind incorporates gameplay elements from Dark Souls makes it special and further distinguishes it from Skull and Bones, with which it is often compared. For fans, however, the comparison is not a bad thing. Many hope that Crosswind will be the MMO that Skull and Bones could have been: New MMO on Steam lets you play saber-rattling pirates, fans say: “Looks like what Skull and Bones should have become”

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Experts explain which 5 groups are currently being laid off the most, and it’s not Gen Z

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

A staffing provider has examined which people have been particularly affected by layoffs. In particular, 5 groups have been hit hard. And Generation Z is notably not among them.

Where do the data come from? The economists of the staffing data provider Revelio Labs (Paywall) investigated a list of 17,000 professionals who have been laid off since early March 2025 (via businessinsider.com). The economists compared the data across companies and tried to evaluate which groups of people have been particularly affected by layoffs.

  • How long was the employment period of those laid off compared to those who were spared from layoffs?
  • How much did they earn?
  • How old were the laid-off individuals?
  • What kind of work did they do?

Based on these questions, the data were examined and a total of 5 groups were identified that have been particularly affected. And surprisingly, this time it does not include Gen Z.

Recently hired employees

It hits hardest those who have not been with a company for very long: Experts explain that most people have only been employed for a very short time. The average laid-off employee in the analysis conducted by Revelio Labs had been employed by their employer for 1.2 years.

Another important point that is also emphasized: For many new employees, the salary was significantly higher than that of older employees. To attract talent, very high salaries were offered. But these are now exactly the people being laid off to reduce costs in the companies.

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High earners

Revelio Labs found that the salaries of those who were laid off were significantly higher in a range of professions compared to the salaries of those who kept their jobs.

The argument: Employers save more money when they cut the jobs of high earners. A person who earns significantly less financially burdens a company much less than someone who earns a fat salary each month.

Millennials

The current wave of layoffs particularly affects Millennials (born from 1980 to about 1996). Among the employers examined by Revelio Labs, Millennials were particularly represented:

  • Among the companies examined that laid off individuals, Millennials made up 79% of the workforce.
  • Of the individuals who were ultimately laid off, 94% belonged to the Millennials.

Employees of Generation X (1965 and 1980) and Baby Boomers (1946 to 1964) were largely spared from layoffs in the data presented. And the youngest workers, Generation Z, were hardly present in the layoffs. It is suspected that Gen Z simply has not earned enough to be relevant for layoffs.

Recruiters

During the recent wave of layoffs, no one was at greater risk of being laid off than recruiters. And this is quite understandable.

If there is a hiring freeze in a company, the first to be let go are usually the people who are responsible for bringing new individuals into the company. However, if no one is being hired, there is no longer a need for recruiters.

Software Engineers

Software engineers were also particularly heavily represented in the recent layoffs. For a long time, this group of people was considered especially important for large tech companies and essential for the core business of many large firms like Google, Apple, and others.

But this time, engineers were even more frequently laid off than employees in other positions. Some speculate that companies saw layoffs as an opportunity to reduce salaries back to pre-pandemic levels: Because during the pandemic, software engineers were in high demand and were lured with high salaries. And that is exactly what they are now trying to reduce again.

Another point is the huge AI hype, which currently mainly affects software developers. Mark Zuckerberg has already announced the end for programmers at Meta, as it could save salaries of hundreds of thousands of euros. And there are similar considerations in other tech firms.

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One of the best features in gaming exists only because you have returned games too often

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A publisher does not want gamers to save money when buying their games, leading to the development of one of the best and still unique features in gaming.

What feature is being referred to? It is the so-called “Nemesis System,” which was developed by Monolith Games specifically for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and was also used in the sequel Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

In Monolith’s Middle-earth games, the mechanics generate Orc captains, each of whom has a unique, fully voiced personality and remembers past interactions with the player. Here are a few examples of how the Nemesis System works in Shadow of Mordor:

  • If a captain cowardly ran away during a previous battle, he will reference that encounter during the next meeting.
  • If a captain defeated you, he becomes stronger and may even boast about the victory by giving himself a new title.

In the sequel “Shadow of War,” the system was improved to provide more material for unique stories. There, some Orcs will gladly stab you in the back, while loyal captains may even come to your rescue or give you gifts.

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Used games were a thorn in the publisher’s side

What does the publisher have to do with it? The Nemesis System was WB Games’ way to prevent gamers from reselling their games – as Laura Fryer explains in a video on YouTube. Fryer was responsible for Monolith Games as Vice President at WB Games.

“It all started when Rocksteady released Arkham Asylum in 2009,” Fryer begins to explain. The first game of the Arkham trilogy sold incredibly well at first, but then sales suddenly dropped. The analysis data showed that more people were playing the game than had paid for it. 

The theory was that people would complete the game and then return the game disc to a retailer for a refund, which was very common at that time.

Laura Fryer

Players save money by buying used games, and retailers also benefit from this practice, but for game developers and publishers, this was a “disaster”: WB Games supposedly lost “millions of dollars” because they only made money on the sale of the first copy.

Therefore, WB Games wanted single-player games from its studios that players would not want to resell. Since Monolith’s game engine, according to Fryer, was not yet capable of supporting an open world like in GTA and the team had no interest in multiplayer, this goal had to be achieved differently.

The developer’s solution was the Nemesis System: individual enemies, friends, and rivals with whom one connects personal experiences and stories – stories that players do not want to lose.

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The Nemesis System was also supposed to be used in Monolith Games’ latest game. However, this game was canceled, and the studio was closed in February 2025. You can read more about it in this article: One of the best mechanics in gaming was only used twice, and now Warner Bros. has killed it

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The least popular companion in Baldur’s Gate 3 helps a young player to escape a toxic relationship

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

A player was able to learn a valuable lesson in self-love and her own dignity through Baldur’s Gate 3, which particularly relates to her real life – and that through a rather unexpected character.

What does the player report? The player reached out to the community in the Baldur’s Gate subreddit and reported in detail about her situation: 

She started dating a man with whom everything seemed perfect at first. But over time, the start of this potential relationship turned out to be an unhealthy interaction. The affection became increasingly distant, he didn’t let her know where he lived, regularly ghosted her, and canceled meetings without explanation. Ultimately, it turned out that he was living with his secret girlfriend the whole time.

When the author of the post confronted him, he refused to talk about his current relationship. He wanted to “take things slow.”

To cope with this disappointment, she started a new game in Baldur’s Gate 3, which provided her with distraction and comfort but also surprisingly gave her a push in the right direction. And that came from none other than the companion Wyll.

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Clarity through unconventional means

How could Wyll help the player? While playing, the author is particularly drawn to Wyll, despite being aware of his weaknesses: 

I completely agree that his character has weaknesses, which is due to the fact that they changed his entire character late in production… but man, he made me feel like love should REALLY look like. (…) The way he always treats you with respect when you speak to him, his cartoonishly good heart, and the sincerity in the things he says showed me what good communication and a healthy relationship should look like. (…) Please don’t get me wrong, I’m very aware that Wyll is a video game character and not real. His love story just showed me what a happy relationship should look like and freed me from the illusion that this guy and I could ever have a healthy relationship.

Valengail, the author of the post on Reddit

Ultimately, the game gave the player the final push she needed. The next day, she wrote to the man that the whole situation hurt her, that it was over, and wished him all the best.

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Why is Wyll considered one of the less popular companions? In the community, the general opinion is that Wyll is rather “boring” compared to the other characters. While other characters have stronger personalities and potential for good as well as evil directions, Wyll is more of the generic, heroic fighter who stands for honor and justice.

Additionally, his story and dialogues have been rewritten several times because Larian felt they didn’t tell his story as well as they could have. This is how Larian’s Writing Director Adam Smith explains it in their “Panel From Hell”.

For this reason, the other characters had more development time, which may be one reason why companions like Astarion or Shadowheart feel more fleshed out.

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What role does the community play? Under the player’s post, other users of the subreddit wish her all the best and show support and positivity.

  • “Congratulations on finally breaking up with this guy. You deserve better than a cheating liar,” says -Liriel-. 
  • “So every time a guy messes up, you can just say: ‘You know what, Wyll Ravengard wouldn’t treat me like that,'” comments Mysterious_Ad_1525.

This is not the first time the game’s community has cared for one of their own. When another player was left by her ex in Baldur’s Gate 3, the community not only offered her support but also gave tips on how to feel better in the game in the most creative ways: A player was left by her ex in Baldur’s Gate 3, but the community offers her support

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Escape from Tarkov has died for me due to a bad decision, and it seems like many players feel the same way

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Until 2024, Escape from Tarkov was a game that sparked new interest with each wipe among MeinMMO editor Dariusz, but in 2024 the developers managed to completely extinguish this interest with a blazing flame.

Escape from Tarkov received the so-called “The Unheard Edition” on April 25, 2024. This special version of the game was supposed to cost a proud 250 euros and grant players access to a new, permanent PvE co-op mode. In this mode, there are no wipes, which means players do not regularly lose all their progress.

A large part of the community was extremely angry with the developer Battlestate Games because of the new edition. The price was way too high, and the owners of the “Edge of Darkness” edition (EoD) were sure that they should have also received access to the mode – after all, they once paid 155 euros to receive all future DLCs.

Ultimately, the players forced Battlestate Games to respond to their fierce criticism, and consequently, the PvE mode should also be accessible for EoD owners and available for purchase separately for 20 €. We reported on this in 2024:

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Not in the mood for Tarkov because I am resentful

I am a stubborn customer and tend to not forgive companies easily when something frustrates me immensely. For example, I avoid a manufacturer of gaming hardware because an expensive pro controller was disappointing in quality. And Battlestate Games also let me down massively with “The Unheard Edition.” I am resentful.

In the past 10 months, I have not played Escape from Tarkov even once. I have completely lost interest in the game – even though there are still very few games that provide a real alternative. Although Battlestate Games retraced regarding the PvE mode, it was already too late. Tarkov has lost me as a player.

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New edition only overflowed the cup

However, the Unheard Edition with the outrageous price was certainly not the only reason for me to stop playing Tarkov. My interest had already been steadily declining in the months before. The reason for this were well-known issues such as cheaters and poor performance.

The most annoying problem is referred to as desync. In a desync, the transmitted information is inconsistent, i.e., not synchronized. This leads to players perceiving a situation in a game differently. For example, a player I shoot at might take a step to the side and evade my bullets without me seeing it. On my screen, the information about the sideways step is delayed due to the desync and I miss my shot.

To be fair, most shooters have problems, and many games don’t run perfectly. Especially cheaters can be found in almost every shooter. I could also list countless issues in games like Counter-Strike 2 or Black Ops 6. However, Tarkov was one of those games that had a small hype with every new wipe and thus attracted players to the servers despite various issues – but this time, the hype just didn’t catch on.

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Is the community gradually losing interest?

Both professionally – as an editor dealing with shooters – and privately as a shooter player, I regularly look into the community of Escape from Tarkov. On Reddit, at least in my personal feeling, important topics are no longer being discussed as emotionally and vigorously.

The biggest Reddit posts about Tarkov over the last year are almost all regarding the Unheard Edition. Occasionally, there are still players with quirky clips that attract some comments expressing negativity about the state of the game, but apart from “the game is bad”, I perceive no emotion in the subreddit. In my experience, it is a bad sign when the community stops being interested in the game.

The dwindling interest is also evident on Twitch: In 2024, only 29,000 viewers watched streams of Escape from Tarkov – which is 21% fewer viewers than in 2023 (via Sullygnome). In February 2025, there were only 21,000 viewers, although the last wipe had only been in December 2024. There are still approximately 5 months until the next wipe, which is expected to be in August again.

Whether players are truly losing interest in Escape from Tarkov, however, cannot be definitively determined. We do not have concrete player numbers as is the case with games on Steam. Therefore, feel free to share in the comments whether you are still actively playing Tarkov and if not, when or why you lost interest. In the meantime, here are 7 games on Steam that you should play if you like Escape from Tarkov.

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After many years, Blizzard lets you buy with Gold what previously cost real money

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard voluntarily gives up money. A service in World of Warcraft, which previously cost euros, will soon be available for gold.

For many years, it has been criticized in World of Warcraft that some basic features for customization are only available for real money in the shop. One of these features is the renaming of guilds to give them a new name. This will soon be a thing of the past, as guilds can receive a new name without real money costs in the future.

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How much will it cost? Renaming a guild will cost 200,000 gold pieces in the future and will likely be possible once a year. You can make the change at any guild master in the game, who can be found in every major city. Guards can show you the way everywhere.

Although it has indirectly been possible to rename a guild for gold by buying WoW tokens and exchanging them for Battle.net credit, the new way is much cheaper and easier.

Guild change possibly reveals date for Patch 11.1.5

When will the change happen? The change will take place on April 22, 2025 – in Europe on April 23. Therefore, many now suspect that this could also be the release date for Patch 11.1.5, as the change to guild renaming was first found on the PTR of Patch 11.1.5.

The release date for Patch 11.1.5 has not been officially confirmed yet, but perhaps until then, all interested parties should familiarize themselves with the Disturbing Visions and the best and worst feature from Battle for Azeroth.

Why is Blizzard doing this? No exact reasons were given. One theory is that the service simply wasn’t purchased often and can therefore be offered more easily in the game.

However, some fans also have the theory that Blizzard is addressing an accusation from the past. When a guild was renamed by a Game Master (for example, because the guild contained offensive words or insults), the guild then received an automated name like “Guild of [Character Name]”. If someone wanted to correct this afterwards, they had to put down real money or dissolve and recreate the guild. With a gold renaming, such a correction would now be much easier.

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All in all, this is definitely a good change that provides more services in the game without primarily being associated with real money prices. So if you come to the conclusion in the near future that guild names like “XxShadowkillersxX” or “heroes of the lichds” no longer quite match your mental maturity, you can change that more easily.
If you want to attempt to return to World of Warcraft, we have tips and tricks for you here.

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The head of Dune: Awakening explains what makes his game special, sounding like a happy child

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The new survival MMO Dune: Awakening will be released on May 20, 2025. In advance, Creative Director Joel Bylos explains what you need to know for the release – and what else is to come afterwards. His enthusiasm is clearly noticeable.

What kind of game is this?

  • Dune: Awakening takes place on the desert planet Arrakis, known from books and films, but in an alternative timeline: Paul Atreides was never born, the Fremen have disappeared.
  • You play as a prisoner who must survive on Arrakis. To do this, you build bases, explore the world, and form guilds with other players to determine the politics of the planet and harvest the coveted spice.
  • The game mixes MMORPG elements such as guilds, dungeons, and skills with survival features like crafting, building, and surviving. Water is particularly important, to the extent that players even sip on sweet desert mice.

Bylos explains Awakening: In a new video, Creative Director Joel Bylos explains what you need to know for the release of Dune: Awakening. The game will be released directly as a complete version on May 20, without Early Access.

Additionally, you only have to pay once. Dune: Awakening will not have a subscription, and all DLCs will be optional. The creators, Funcom, have already used a similar system with Conan Exiles. DLCs here brought purely cosmetic changes to components.

What exactly will be included in the DLCs has not yet been revealed. Free updates for all will bring new content to the game and advance the story. With each update, a DLC will be released, and you can buy them bundled in a Season Pass.

Pre-orders for Dune: Awakening will start on March 24. Certain versions will receive an early start of 5 days, starting from May 15. However, new “Fresh Start” servers will be opened at the actual release to avoid unfair advantages. You can find the system requirements on the official website.

Dune: Awakening will first be released for PC on Steam and later on consoles. In our overview, you can find everything about the launch of Dune: Awakening.

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Creative Director Joel Bylos erklärt, was euch in Dune: Awakening nach Release alles erwartet

Joel Bylos loves his game, and you can tell

In the two-minute announcement regarding the post-launch features, you can see Joel Bylos grinning and smiling with satisfaction repeatedly. This is not the first time his eyes light up when he talks about Dune: Awakening.

I have sat across from Bylos several times and discussed the survival MMO with him, and each time I noticed that he not only enjoys the conversations but is absolutely immersed in them.

In our first interview about Dune: Awakening at gamescom 2024, we geeked out like absolute basement nerds about the world of Dune, discussed the influence of Conan Exiles on the game, and how Awakening can learn from the survival game.

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When Funcom invited me in 2025 to play Dune: Awakening in Oslo, Bylos seemed even more confident in what he was saying about the game. The most important sentence that was said there applies to the developers themselves: “Don’t adapt Dune to your ideas, but adapt your ideas to Dune.” One of his colleagues says about Bylos that the man is deeper into the lore than almost anyone else he knows.

I have already played Dune: Awakening and am sure it will be a game that excites its fans. At the same time, I am aware that the fan base will not be huge. The survival MMORPG appeals to a relatively small group of gamers due to its mix, but they will receive exactly what they want.

Conan Exiles already managed this well. Instead of trying to appeal to as many players as possible, Funcom focuses on the people who really love their games. And so far, this has proven successful. Even Dune: Awakening already has many fans before release: The new survival MMO Dune: Awakening already has thousands of players on Steam, even though it hasn’t been released yet

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The best cards in the new set of Pokémon TCG Pocket are already clear, even though it is not even out yet

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

On March 27, 2025, the new A2b set of Pokémon TCG Pocket will be released. With the expansion “Shiny Festival,” there are fresh cards again, and the 4 strongest of them are already determined.

What is special about the new set? The upcoming expansion brings Shiny Pokémon into the trading card game, which many also know as Shinies. These are special color variants of Pokémon that appear much more rarely in the video games. There is one additional color variant for each Pokémon.

The stars of “Shiny Festival” are Charizard-ex and Lucario-ex, each in their shiny colors. So far, only a few of the new cards are known. However, if you look at which Pokémon have already been revealed in the trailer, you can see that especially 4 new cards will dominate the upcoming meta.

The appropriate trailer can be found here:

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New cards will land in the PvP of Pokémon TCG Pocket

Which cards are particularly strong? In the upcoming set, 4 cards stand out especially that could be much better replacements for previous cards:

  • Charizard-ex is obviously a particularly strong card. The Pokémon can supply itself with energy and then perform a devastating attack with 150 damage. It could be a good replacement for the previous combination of Moltres-ex and the old Charizard-ex, which had the roles individually.
  • Red is a new Trainer card that can deal 20 more damage to an opponent’s active ex-Pokémon. This makes the supporter even better than Giovanni, who is currently used in many decks since he can only add 10 more damage.
  • Wugtrio-ex has not yet been seen, but the card effect is already known (via Bulbapedia). It deals 50 damage three times to random opposing Pokémon. This makes it better than Dragonite, which deals 50 more damage but requires two energy types and an evolution more.
  • The new Pikachu-ex is much more powerful than its old version. Instead of dealing a maximum of 90 damage, it can now do 150 damage. The only downside is that it has to discard energy.

The Trainer card is particularly noteworthy as it makes previous strategies even more effective. With it, for example, Mimikyu can be pushed even further and become an effective Arceus-ex killer.

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When will the set be released? The new expansion will come out on March 27, 2025, in Pokémon TCG Pocket. From this date, you can choose the boosters with the new cards and hope to get the 4 strongest cards. Unfortunately, there is no way to get the cards directly with pack points at release: Pokémon TCG Pocket: If you have saved your pack points, you could be disappointed today

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Pokémon GO: Monster of the next Community Days confuses trainers – ‘It makes little sense and feels out of place’

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The monster of the next Community Day has been hinted at in Pokémon GO. The community has an interesting criticism regarding this.

What kind of event is this? A Community Day is an event where a Pokémon takes center stage and appears in very high numbers with an increased shiny chance. Additionally, there are some strong bonuses in the event such as extra candies or exclusive moves.

The monster of the next Community Day, which will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, has now been hinted at. Trainers from the community immediately recognized the monster and pointed out a particular criticism.

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Wrong monster at the wrong time of year

What kind of Pokémon is this? In a short video on X, the silhouette of the monster was hinted at. Based on this, trainers quickly identified the Pokémon as Gelatini.

Gelatini is an ice-type Pokémon and originates from the 5th generation. It can evolve into Gelatroppo and then into Gelatwino. The appearance of the monster is very similar to that of a filled ice cream cup. And this is exactly where the community’s criticism lies.

How strong is the Pokémon? Gelatini and its evolutions are neither among the best Pokémon for the battle league nor among the strongest attackers in Pokémon GO for raids. Usually, monsters receive an exclusive move on a Community Day, making some specimens significantly stronger.

Whether this will also be the case for Gelatini and whether its, from a combat perspective, insignificant role will be strengthened remains to be seen as soon as there is more concrete information on this.

What is the community criticizing? While some trainers in the community are excited about the Pokémon, there are also critical voices. On one hand, the monster itself is criticized, and on the other hand, the timing of the event.

Some of the critical comments are:

  • “This is really terrible. How is it that Community Days are becoming increasingly unnecessary?” writes T.C on X
  • “Ice cone? Is there even a move that can make this thing useful?” asks Adam Droge on X
  • “Gelatini is teased for a Community Day in spring. Typical Niantic lmao,” says Aether13 on Reddit
  • “It makes little sense and feels out of place. Either way, it’s a Pokémon and I’ll enjoy catching it,” notes I_Regret_Nothing on Reddit
  • “Autumn doesn’t really fit either. Summer or winter would have been good,” responds coldfirephoenix on Reddit to a comment noting that autumn is currently in some parts of the world
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A few days remain until the Community Day next month. Even though the current month is coming to an end, there are still some events and content waiting for you in the game, which you can participate in. What they are can be seen in our overview of all events in March 2025 in Pokémon GO.

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A player buys 40 motherboards for 1,000 euros, which are all supposed to be non-functioning – Fixes the error in almost all of them

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A player ordered 40 broken motherboards and is surprised at how many models actually work in the end. For the test, he invests around 1,000 euros to check several models and make an attempt at repairs.

Used hardware on eBay and other sites is often sold with notes like “Untested” or “for parts only.” Usually, this means that you cannot use the hardware or whatever you can buy there meaningfully anymore, or that there is a risk of failure.

A user recently explained on Reddit that he ordered 40 motherboards for around 1,000 euros, all of which were sold with the note that they were not supposed to work anymore. In the end, he is not only surprised by how many models actually work, but he also has a warning for gamers who want to buy used hardware.

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30 out of 40 motherboards work, 10 are truly broken

What was the most common problem? On most motherboards, the pins on the CPU socket were mainly bent. Bent pins usually prevent one from being able to install a CPU on the motherboard.

However, the user explained that in most cases he actually managed to straighten the bent pins using a razor blade. In total, he came to the following result:

  • 25 motherboards worked after repairing the bent pins.
  • 2 motherboards ran after repairing the pins and updating the BIOS.
  • 3 models worked immediately after unpacking.
  • 10 models were so severely damaged and the pins so badly bent that they would no longer function or could not be repaired. He then took these models to a recycling facility.
  • He adds that several motherboards were missing the heatsink for M.2 SSDs. However, many M.2 SSDs already come with a heatsink in the package.
  • Some models had faults with the RAM. Sometimes he could only install one RAM stick at a time into the motherboard before the model malfunctioned.

He states that he paid an average of about 35 euros for each functioning motherboard. And according to him, that is a good success rate with all the models that were officially considered broken or unusable.

He has the following tips for other gamers:

  • Basically, with a used model, there may always be accessories missing from the motherboard: M.2 screws, M.2 coolers, IO shields, or Wi-Fi antennas were regularly missing in his case. However, you can quickly get very cheap replacements, for example on Amazon, eBay, or other sites.
  • Another tip is to take your time to bend the pins back. He himself writes: “the pins are more sensitive at the top but surprisingly stable at the base, as the upper side slopes down towards the contact point.” With a lot of patience, you can then get the pins straight again.
  • One should not invest more than 30 to 40 euros for a damaged motherboard. Even broken high-end models for 100 US dollars would not be worth it, as the risk would be too great.
  • “If the pins look good and it still refuses to start, then I would also do RMA [return].”
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The well-known tech YouTuber JayzTwoCents wanted to build a gaming PC only from used hardware from eBay. Because this way, ideally, one can save a lot of money. But just after 25 minutes, it becomes clear that it probably won’t work. You can find the entire article about his video on MeinMMO: Tech YouTuber buys used hardware for €600 – Builds a gaming PC out of it, which dies after 25 minutes

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Twitch streamer Knossi asks moderator Elton for advice, who blows him off: “We are friends after all”

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Twitch-streamer Knossi asked his friend Elton for advice for a Pro7 show. However, the host dismissed him as the two work for two different television channels.

Why did Knossi ask Elton for advice? The Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla participated in the Pro7 show Schlag den Star. Before the show, Knossi asked the TV host Elton for advice on how best to prepare for the show.

The host had moderated the format in the past and led other shows on Pro7, which is why his advice could have been of great value.

Knossi has always wanted to be an entertainer and to be on television. We introduce him to you in the video:

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“Really broke my heart”

How did Elton dismiss Knossi? After asking for support, Elton reportedly replied that he would not help Knossi as they would be “running against each other”. This hit the Twitch streamer, as he claims:

He really broke my heart. (…) We are friends, what do we care about which show is airing here? (…) I was really close to tears. I still remember because I didn’t understand it.

Knossi via Twitch

What is behind this? The show Schlag den Star airs on Pro7 and Elton is simultaneously hosting the show Stefan & Bully against some random guy on RTL. Elton probably does not want to give Knossi any tips as it would possibly have a positive impact on the ratings of Schlag den Star, to the detriment of Elton’s show.

This particularly affects Knossi as he always made sure that no one should say anything against Elton in the past. He is still that way, but the reaction still leaves him disappointed.

It is to be assumed that Knossi may have looked up to Elton to a certain extent and possibly viewed the host as an idol.

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Knossi has also long made it to television as a Twitch streamer and is an established personality there as well. Conversely, host Elton is also venturing into the waters of Twitch: The former sidekick of Stefan Raab conquers Twitch by playing a shooter on PS5 in poor quality

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Fortnite servers are online – Everything about update 34.20: Server status and patch notes

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

In Fortnite today, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the new update will be implemented. All info on Patch 34.20 can be found here.

Patch Notes for Patch 34.20

New Weapon Meta in Season 3

You can expect the following weapons in Season 3:

  • Remote Rocket
  • Hand Cannon
  • Hunting Rifle
  • Remote Explosive
  • Heavy Shotgun
  • Portable Fortress
  • Light Machine Gun
  • Sticky Grenade
  • The following weapons remain from Season 2:
  • Assault Rifle
  • Burst Assault Rifle
  • Scoped Assault Rifle
  • Minigun
  • Pistol
  • Revolver
  • Suppressed Pistol
  • Suppressed Submachine Gun
  • Tactical Submachine Gun
  • Pump Shotgun
  • Tactical Shotgun
  • Repeating Sniper Rifle
  • Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle
  • Crossbow
  • Grenade Launcher
  • Rocket Launcher
  • Boogie Bomb
  • Bush
  • Creaking Campfire
  • Grenade
  • Impulse Grenade
  • Smoke Grenade
  • Portable Bunker
  • Damage Trap
  • Launch Pad (not throwable)
  • Bandages
  • Medkits
  • Shield Potions
  • Small Shield Potions
  • Sip Juice
  • Chug Jug

LTM: 50 vs. 50 Returns

To match Season 3, the LTM 50 vs. 50 is also set to return. Players can compete in huge teams against each other and shake up the battlefield. It is set to return on April 14.

The Meteor is Back

The famous meteor from Fortnite is returning and is getting closer to the map. It remains exciting whether a live event could throw the map into chaos, but nothing is known about that yet. You’ll learn more about the patch notes on Epic Games’ official site (via fortnite.com)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

10:43 AM

The servers are back online. You can log in again now. We will now add all patch notes for the update here.

10:21 AM

The update includes a file of 60 MB, which could point to a large collaboration. Details are still pending, but it could possibly be about The Walking Dead. (via x.com)

10:00 AM

According to leakers, updates for Season 3 do not look good, because only 2 should change the season and that throughout the entire season. (via x.com)

09:53 AM

In addition, all items and skins from the new OG: Pass were introduced:

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09:41 AM

Shiina, a well-known leaker in the scene, has now introduced all the new skins from the update. Here is the link to the video:

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09:28 AM

Epic Games has already dictated the weapon meta for Season 3. The following weapons are included:

  • Remote Rocket
  • Hand Cannon
  • Hunting Rifle
  • Remote Explosive
  • Heavy Shotgun
  • Portable Fortress
  • Light Machine Gun
  • Sticky Grenade

The following weapons remain from Season 2:

  • Assault Rifle
  • Burst Assault Rifle
  • Scoped Assault Rifle
  • Minigun
  • Pistol
  • Revolver
  • Suppressed Pistol
  • Suppressed Submachine Gun
  • Tactical Submachine Gun
  • Pump Shotgun
  • Tactical Shotgun
  • Repeating Sniper Rifle
  • Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle
  • Crossbow
  • Grenade Launcher
  • Rocket Launcher
  • Boogie Bomb
  • Bush
  • Creaking Campfire
  • Grenade
  • Impulse Grenade
  • Smoke Grenade
  • Portable Bunker
  • Damage Trap
  • Launch Pad (not throwable)
  • Bandages
  • Medkits
  • Shield Potions
  • Small Shield Potions
  • Sip Juice
  • Chug Jug

09:19 AM

Two new skins have been discovered. A Robo Fish and a dark skin with a poison mask:

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09:14 AM

Epic Games has officially introduced its new Battle Pass for Chapter 1 Season 3: OG. The following skins can be expected:

  • A remix skin of Powercord
  • A remix skin of Raven
  • A remix skin of Rex
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09:07 AM

The well-known LTM 50 vs 50 is set to return on April 14. In Chapter 1, it was one of the most popular LTMs at the time, and with OG: Season 3, it should finally return. (via x.com)

09:04 AM

The Fortnite servers have been shut down. We will soon provide you with all the leaks we can find about the new update. Stay tuned!

What happens when the server goes down? The servers are shut down. During this time, you cannot play Fortnite.

Server Down in Fortnite – when does it start? The servers will be shut down on March 25, 2025, at 9 AM. Shortly before (about half an hour) matchmaking will be disabled (via x.com).

When can I play Fortnite again? That depends on the size of the update and the duration of the downtime. Due to a lack of official information from the developers, only speculation can be made at this time. However, since the new OG season is to be released, you can expect a longer downtime of about 2-3 hours.

When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games only sporadically presents patch notes for the updates and usually only after the downtime. As soon as they are available, you can read them with us.

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Fortnite: Patch 34.20 – What Do Leakers Say?

What can I expect with the upcoming update? The leaker Shiina has already made some assumptions on X.com about what could be included in the update. According to him, you can expect the following things:

  • New cosmetic items and collaborations
  • The release of Fortnite: OG Season 3
  • New exotic items for Battle Royale
  • New leaks for Season 3
  • Possibly a Scorpion skin + Mythic
  • New weapons
  • New UI for UEFN
  • New quest pack
  • Possibly TMNT Villains set
  • New Rocket League vehicles
  • and more!!
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We will follow the server down live for you and provide you with the most important information and leaks. Did you know that you can thank one man, who was stuck in Brazil, had little money, but then had the brilliant idea, for the creation of Battle Royales? You can read more about it here: An Irishman stuck in Brazil, ruined his marriage, and had little money, changes gaming forever

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All DLCs of Destiny 2 ranked: From thrilling sequel to waste of time

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 4 minutes

Destiny 2 has many DLCs, but not everyone enjoys great acclaim in the community. MyMMO’s Destiny expert Christos has taken the time to rank all the DLCs and show you which expansions of the loot shooter are the best.

How is this ranking determined? The ranking takes into account many aspects to assign a place to the expansions. These include:

  • The abundance of content
  • Innovations that further developed Destiny 2
  • Post-content after the release

And the most important point of all is the story and treatment of the expansion and how well it could advance the narrative. I will list all the expansions with their rank and go into detail about the top 5, explaining why they are so good and why they deserve the chosen place.

Who is writing here?

MyMMO author Christos Tsogos has known the universe of Destiny since its release in 2014. Since then, Christos has consumed every expansion and played every activity and season. There are many DLCs that Destiny 2 has seen up to 2025, but not all are worth it. For this reason, our expert shows you all the expansions in the ranking and explains which are the best and which are the worst.

Important notes about the ranking: We only let actual DLCs compete against each other. Dungeon keys and smaller DLCs such as the 30th anniversary are excluded from this.

These are the best DLCs in the ranking:

  • Rank 8: Curse of Osiris
  • Rank 7: Warmind
  • Rank 6: Shadowkeep

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Rank 5: Lightfall

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Lightfall is the prime example of a missed opportunity. Bungie had great potential to create something exciting with Neomuna and the new race of the Cloudstriders that could still exist in the Destiny 2 universe in the future – but that potential was not utilized.

The expansion provided an unworthy continuation of the story, considering that this was supposed to herald almost the end of the 10-year saga. The introduced characters lacked depth, the narrative felt insignificant, and the new destination failed to convince despite its colorful cyberpunk theme.

The only bright spot was Strand, with which players could create new builds, as well as the raid with Nezarec, but aside from that, new content and most seasons were rather flat compared to other DLCs. A harsh disappointment and arguably one of the worst expansions that Bungie has delivered – although better than Rank 8 – 6.

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Blizzard changes its own rules for Hardcore to save the well-known streamer guild OnlyFangs from WoW Classic

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After the leaders of the hardcore guild OnlyFangs from WoW Classic announced the end of the project due to constant DDoS attacks, Blizzard now responds with a surprising announcement.

What has Blizzard announced? In the official forum of World of Warcraft (via blizzard.com), Clay Stone – Associate Production Director for WoW Classic – announces that due to the current regular DDoS attacks on the servers of the MMORPG, they want to adjust the previously pursued hardcore policy.

Previously, dead hardcore characters would not be resurrected if they ended up at the spirit healer due to long lags or connection drops, for example. In that case, you simply had bad luck.

According to Stone, however, DDoS attacks are “deliberate, malicious actions by outsiders,” which justify a developer response. Therefore, it has been decided to resurrect dead hardcore characters at the developers’ discretion in the future if they are lost due to a mass event, such as a DDoS attack.

However, those who become victims of normal lags, disconnects, or bugs still have bad luck. This is made clear by the Associate Production Director at the end of his post.

In WoW Classic Hardcore, it can go to the spirit healer faster than you think:

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The best horse in the streaming stable

What is Blizzard responding to? Just yesterday, MeinMMO reported that the well-known streamer guild OnlyFangs announced the end of the project due to regular DDoS attacks and the resulting visits to the spirit healer.

With the constant lags and connection drops, it is simply not possible to successfully navigate through a raid instance like the Bastion of Twilight. Every server hiccup can ruin countless invested gameplay hours for several players.

In the corresponding announcement from Sodapoppin (via Reddit), it is also stated that they would continue if Blizzard can establish a resurrection for the recently deceased characters or a reliable DDoS protection in a timely manner.

Whether the adjustment to the hardcore policy announced by Blizzard will affect characters that have already died retroactively and whether this measure is sufficient to save OnlyFangs is currently unclear.

How does the community react to Blizzard’s response? A large part of the Classic community welcomes the announcement, although there are still concerns.

  • Buttetsu writes in the official WoW forum (via blizzard.com): “This is a great decision, victory for Blizzard.”
  • RooeeZe writes on Reddit: “This is cool, but I’m sure people will still worry about whether they can raid again in the stream.”
  • begonems fears on Reddit: “I’m sure this will seem controversial to some people since Blizzard is paying special attention to streamers, but I think it would be worse to allow DDoS attacks to ruin a fun event like this and do nothing.”
  • Tactix12 celebrates on Reddit: “Very good. Don’t let the bad guys win.”
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Why is OnlyFangs so important for WoW Classic? The guild of WoW Classic includes or included various well-known streamers and YouTubers like Sodapoppin, as well as Tyler1, Mizkif, PirateSoftware, TimTheTatman, or Jaythebard, who of course mobilize their respective communities. The hardcore factor – when the character lands at the spirit healer, they are gone forever – adds extra spice.

Moreover, the community imposes a number of rules on itself and engages in role-playing with their characters. And there are always great, personal dramas surrounding OnlyFangs – like in a big daily soap. All of this combined led to World of Warcraft becoming extremely popular on Twitch again thanks to OnlyFangs.

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“The day doesn’t get more hours” – Former head of GTA says the industry has a big problem, but there is a solution

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The former head of GTA is convinced that the gaming industry must become smarter and better understand what gamers really want

Who is this about? Leslie Benzies served as the president of Rockstar North until 2016 and was the lead producer for the development of the GTA series. Under his leadership, titles like GTA San Andreas, Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, GTA IV, and GTA V, as well as Red Dead Redemption, were created.

Meanwhile, Benzies has launched his own studio called “Build A Rocket Boy” and is developing his own shooter called “MindsEye”, which is set to be released on Steam in the summer of 2025.

In an interview with the English-speaking gaming magazine “Edge”, Benzies also discussed the gaming industry and the many layoffs and studio closures that the industry has experienced in recent years.

Here you can see a trailer for Benzies’ own shooter MondsEye:

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The gaming industry must better understand what players want

What is the problem? According to Benzies, the large selection of games is a problem. He stated in the interview that the many studio closures and layoffs are a consequence of the extensive game selection:

“The day doesn’t get any longer, there aren’t more people playing video games, so there is a limited user base. There are so many games, and I think we’ve felt the repercussions of that over the last year in the form of closures and layoffs.” (via GamesRadar)

What is the solution? Benzies explained that the gaming industry needs to get smarter and better understand what gamers really want: “Nowadays, you have to look at your analytics. You have to see what people want to play. I think we as an industry need to get smarter to know: ‘Do people really want to play this?'”

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This is the situation in the gaming industry: In recent months and years, there have been several major waves of layoffs at different developers and publishers. For instance, Bungie parted ways with 450 employees in July 2024.

Previously, Microsoft already laid off a total of 1,900 employees in January 2024. Affected were, among others, Activision-Blizzard and ZeniMax Media (Bethesda Softworks).

In February 2025, Warner Bros. Games announced the closure of the developer studios Monolith Productions (Middle-earth) and Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Wolfenstein). And even with the new hero shooter Marvel’s Rivals, which enjoys strong player numbers and great popularity, employees were laid off: The company fires developers of Marvel Rivals, despite huge successes due to ‘optimizing development efficiency’

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The new season of Path of Exile 2 could be a disaster if a YouTuber is right

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Path of Exile 2, the season is coming to an end and eyes are turning towards the big new patch. A YouTuber is now explaining how the new season could become a disaster.

Who is it about? While many are eagerly waiting for the upcoming announcement livestream in Path of Exile 2, the YouTuber “P4wnyhof” is worried about the ARPG. The content creator, born in Germany (via famousbirthdays.com), follows the latest gaming trends on his channel and has focused a lot on PoE2.

In a new YouTube video, he explains how the new season could be both a curse and a blessing. Especially regarding nerfs, he has great concerns.

Here you can see the teaser trailer for Path of Exile 2:

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Path of Exile 2 presents a new teaser for the big update Dawn of the Hunt

Nerfs could change everything

What do the nerfs mean? In Path of Exile 2, the developers nerfed many skills and builds at the start of the game to ensure good balance. However, players were not very enthusiastic about it, as some patches made entire characters useless. This forced them to trade their collected items to switch to another build.

Therefore, the developers of Path of Exile 2 decided to only weaken game-breaking builds and postpone the remaining balance patches to the new season. As “P4wnyhof” explains, this could become a problem.

The YouTuber fears that the nerfs might be so severe that the ARPG becomes difficult again, just as the developers originally intended. In the beginning, PoE2 was even compared to Dark Souls – an impression that has since disappeared due to the strong builds of the community.

[…] they don’t want you to absolutely destroy the Arbiter [Editor’s note: The Arbiter of Ash is considered the toughest boss in PoE2] in a few seconds, they don’t want those +4 Arbiter 5-second kills. Actually, every boss fight is a two- to three-minute fight focusing on dodging mechanics and going back and forth […].

P4wnyhof on YouTube

For the YouTuber, the question arises: “How much are they willing to destroy things to reach that point?” All builds could settle under the current meta, leading to a power loss of the characters in the game.

The developers could weaken the characters with the new patch so that the game becomes harder than players accustomed to the current meta builds are used to.

Here you can watch the full video with his assessment:

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Is there hope as well? Yes! P4wnyhof believes that the new season could deliver not just one, but two new classes. As a second class, he introduces the Druid, who has already been shown on various occasions.

The Druid can transform into a bear and attack in this form. In this form, he has his own abilities that generate or deplete rage to deal damage. The content creator also considers an extension of the main campaign with Act 4 possible.

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Criticism of nerfs is not an exclusive problem of Path of Exile 2. In Helldivers 2, exactly what the YouTuber warns about happened. Here, the developers often took away exactly what players enjoyed the most. The head also had to admit this: Helldivers 2: “Have gone too far” – Head talks about nerfs, believes they are patching the fun out

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Throne and Liberty: Twitch Drops and Prime Gaming Loot during the Starblossom Festival

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

What Twitch Drops are currently available for Throne and Liberty and how can you secure the often useful in-game items? MeinMMO will tell you!

Are there currently Twitch Drops? With the launch of the Starblossom Festival, the folks at Amazon Games are offering new Twitch Drops for all fans of Throne and Liberty. Additionally, you can still secure Prime Gaming loot until April 9th.

Update from March 25, 2025: From March 27 to April 16, you can secure the new Twitch Drops.

What do I need to do for the Twitch Drops? The new Twitch Drops are available if you watch a participating streamer for 30 minutes to 8 hours between March 27, 2025, and April 16, 2025 (6:00 PM CET). Then you can earn:

  • 15 Starblossom Coins (watching for a total of 30 minutes)
  • 200 Jewel Coins (watching for a total of 2 hours)
  • 300 Jewel Coins (watching for a total of 5 hours)
  • 300 Star Crystals for the Battle Pass: Star of the Dusk Traveler (watching for a total of 8 hours)

Once you have watched for the required time, a message will appear at the top of the Twitch navigation bar directing you to the Drops Inventory Page where you can claim your reward. You can also see your current progress for Drops there.

Note that you need to link your Twitch account with your Throne and Liberty account to use the Twitch Drops. You can find out how to do this at playthroneandliberty.com.

The trailer for Wilderness of Talandre for Throne and Liberty:

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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion

Prime Gaming Rewards with Talandre Pack

What benefits does Prime Gaming offer me? Anyone with an active Amazon Prime subscription can secure additional in-game goodies from March 6 to April 9, 2025, through the new Talandre Pack. Here’s what’s in the pack:

  • 300 Jewel Coins
  • 10 Resistance Contracts
  • 5,000 Abyss Contract Tokens

Everyone who is currently not a Prime member but is interested in the limited supply in THRONE AND LIBERTY can sign up for a free 30-day trial on the Prime Gaming website. Prime Gaming Loot can only be claimed once per account.

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What else do I need to know about Throne and Liberty? Throne and Liberty was released on October 1, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. There is crossplay between the platforms. The MMORPG will finance itself through an in-game shop, battle pass, and real-money currencies. You can find out everything else in our big overview: All important information about classes, release, crossplay, gameplay, payment model, early access, platforms of Throne and Liberty.

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Harvard professor explains why humans are made to sit and not to run around

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A professor at Harvard University explains in his book why our ancestors sat a lot and did not come up with the idea of walking around for health.

What kind of professor is he? Daniel E. Lieberman is a professor of Paleoanthropology and Biology at Harvard University, who researches among other things the evolution of the human body.

In his new book “Exercised”, Lieberman addresses the theme: “Why something we never evolved for is healthy and rewarding.” In the book, he discusses the topic of movement and training and the extent to which exercise is healthy and worthwhile.

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Humans sat to conserve energy

What does he say about sitting and running? Lieberman’s main idea is that from an evolutionary biological perspective, humans are not made for sports. Although he does not recommend a sedentary lifestyle and informs about the health concerns related to excessive sitting in a chapter.

At the beginning of the book, Lieberman explains that physical activity as a whole is a relatively young phenomenon. He states that our ancestors, who were hunter-gatherers or farmers, “did not come up with the idea of running or walking several kilometers just to be healthy.” After all, the human body uses about 63% of the available energy for basic needs/resting metabolism.

Disclaimer: We at MeinMMO are not health experts. If you want to lead a healthier lifestyle, you can consult your doctor or health insurance. From March 25 to April 3, 2025, you can also participate in the Digital Health Days of the Techniker Krankenkasse.

The life of hunter-gatherers prevents humans from wasting calories on voluntary physical activities.

Lieberman explains that our ancestors likely spent a lot of time sitting or lying down – according to his estimate, about 5-10 hours a day. They thus conserved energy needed for strenuous physical activities. Because the human body also consumes a lot of energy without physical activity, for example, through the highly active human brain and the unique reproductive strategy.

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The difference to hunter-gatherers: Lieberman makes it clear in the book that our Western lifestyle differs greatly from that of hunter-gatherers. While hunter-gatherers are physically active only a few hours a day, they perform countless vital tasks according to Lieberman.

Furthermore, our ancestors did not sit on comfortable chairs with backrests. Instead, they sat on the ground, knelt, or squatted. Especially in a squat, the body is physically engaged – unlike sitting in a chair with a backrest.

If you sit a lot, Lieberman advises to sit actively more often – meaning to change your sitting position regularly and to move, occasionally stand up, and not sit for hours on end.

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