WoW veteran is converted from Classic to Retail after 5 years: ‘I finally get it’

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

After years of playing WoW Classic, a player finally arrives at the modern World of Warcraft – and is warmly welcomed by the community.

Fans of World of Warcraft have a great nemesis – namely other fans of World of Warcraft who play the “wrong” version. Especially defenders of Classic-WoW often make fun of “Retail,” which is the current version of The War Within. However, now and then someone is converted – and then happily accepted by the community.

The situation would only worsen with a WoW 2.0, but how does it actually stand?:

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What has happened? In the WoW subreddit, the player 1ne_mind posts and confesses to having constantly railed against Retail – only to now realize how wrong he was.

I was a Classic enjoyer for 5 years. Originally, I stopped playing Retail with The Burning Crusade for reasons. Occasionally looking at Retail, I scoffed at it.

In short, I then decided to just try Retail and now I get it. Damn it, I get it.

The initial shock of the multitude of new things thrown at you is a bit disorienting, and I believe I haven’t fully grasped everything yet, but that’s not a big deal. It’s so much more forgiving regarding your time, there’s so much more customization, so many little things, more of everything, while still retaining the WoW feel.

I understand why people love Classic; chasing that nostalgia dragon is a hell of a trip. But at a certain point, when you keep repeating the same things, it gets a bit monotonous.

I don’t understand why there has to be this war

The community reacts extremely positively: The post received over 2,000 upvotes, and generally, 1ne_mind is showered with a lot of positivity. Many congratulate him on overcoming the fundamental “anti-attitude” and being able to enjoy both games:

  • “As someone who switches back and forth between Retail and Classic, the speed of the game is the biggest difference. Classic feels so damn slow. I can understand the appeal for people who do not want to play at high speed. But I always return to Retail because of the ‘Quality of Life’ improvements.” – ObligationSlight8771
  • “I understand why people love Classic, I understand why they love Retail, and I understand why one can love both. But I do not understand why there must be this eternal war between us and the endless comparison… when both are good for different reasons and playstyles.” – edelea
  • One of us, one of us! – Hottage
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Do you have a Classic advocate in your friend circle who constantly complains about Retail but has never really given it a fair chance? Or is it the other way around for you, that many who don’t know Classic think poorly of it? In WoW Classic, developers even intentionally introduced bugs to maintain the old gaming feel.

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Player reveals which feature ruins 70% of all games for him, triggering an avalanche of complaints

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Do you know the feeling when there’s a certain thing that immediately ruins your fun when you encounter it? Several players come together and share what bothers them the most in video games.

Which feature ruins the games? In the Reddit forum, a user writes that there is a feature that takes away 70% of his enjoyment. He cannot handle it when the game takes control from him.

The user is bothered when tutorial screens pop up in the middle of the game. They interrupt his flow every time, for example, when he has just built up a combo in combat.

He demands that developers stop with this “stop-and-go bullshit”. He understands that he needs to learn how the game works – but in a different way.

Some players find Avowed lacking due to a feature:

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Many players have one feature that bothers them

What other features annoy players? The user triggers an avalanche of complaints, where other gamers express their grievances about additional features.

  • Paladin1034 mentions the current game Avowed as an example: “What ruins my fun is when the game presents an obstacle and then immediately explains what I should do. Because, yes, I would have figured that out if you’d given me FIVE DAMN SECONDS! I noticed that with Avowed. “You can burn the vines by shooting at these pods,” as soon as you see the bow. […] Let me fail first, or at least let me look around the room first.”
  • User sntcringe values his time: “Non-removable cutscenes before a boss fight. When I lose to the boss, I want to jump back in right away and not sit through a boring cutscene I’ve seen 15 times.”
  • User Fizziest_milk is not a fan of losing control: “When the game takes away your camera control to force you to look at something in the distance.”

Further examples mentioned in the comments include forced running sequences, inventory management, or even the durability of equipment. It seems there are many features that run through several video games and are not well received by many players.

Which games do it better? Another Reddit user mentions a game that gets the tutorial just right. RuneScape has a tutorial island where you learn the basics. Afterwards, you’re sent off into the wilderness with a “get lost” and left to your own devices.

Portal is also a game that falls into the positive example category in the comments. Here, the title playfully teaches you the basics. For example, to check if the player is using an inverted Y-axis, the player must look up on their own and use their preferred direction.

Half-Life 2 is said to have a great tutorial because – there isn’t one. The game is designed ergonomically, where the player is not interrupted.

What really annoys you in video games? Let us know in the comments which feature makes you roll your eyes and lose enjoyment in the game!

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Another category that many players are currently annoyed with is service games. The genre is fighting for the favor of players right now. But they need to change to remain successful: Many “endless” games fail or are currently losing thousands of players – The developer of a shooter on Steam says it urgently needs changes in the genre

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Anyone who has always wanted to convince their friends about Dungeons & Dragons will soon have the perfect opportunity.

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

On September 16, 2025, the popular tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons will receive a new starter set. It will come with some content that makes it particularly interesting – especially for newcomers who haven’t had much experience with D&D so far. But even experienced players and game masters will find some intriguing tricks in the set.

What is a starter set for D&D? Starter sets are designed to introduce newcomers to the basics of the pen-and-paper role-playing game without overwhelming them or taking too long. They aim to provide a quick entry into the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, the rules, and the mechanics without going too deep.

They typically include one or more short adventures, pre-made character sheets and booklets with instructions for aspiring game masters and players, as well as smaller gimmicks like dice sets, standees, environment maps, or similar items.

In a sneak peek, Wizard of the Coast introduced the new starter set called “Heroes of the Borderlands.” What makes it different from previous starter sets and why it is exciting can be read here.

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A building kit for everyone?

What is different in the new starter set? It includes a revision of the adventure B2: The Keep on the Borderlands, which was released in 1979 as a classic D&D module (via DMsGuild). For the box, there will be 3 booklets that can be used independently and combined: The Caves of Chaos, The Keep on the Borderlands, and The Wilderness. Each booklet contains short tutorials to help aspiring and returning players get started better.

In addition to the booklets, there are various maps for spells, NPCs, and monsters included, so that players and game masters don’t have to flip through different booklets while playing. There will also be a reference booklet where you can quickly look up important things. Additionally, there should be some environment maps and tokens that will help you visualize your adventure better.

In line with the modularity of the adventure, there will also be a kind of “building kit” for the first time, allowing you to create your own starter character. Previously, there were only fully pre-made character sheets from which players of the starter box could choose, making it easier for newcomers to play, but not to create.

This is what the new content of the set could look like – design and content are not yet final

The idea behind the new building kit system is that players can design their own character from various background, species, and class components without having to delve too deeply into the material. This way, they can get a more basic feel for creating a character in D&D more easily and directly.

In the video, the lead game designer of the new set, Justice Ramin Arman, emphasizes the replayability of the content. How exactly Wizards of the Coast means this in this context, given that the gameplay strongly depends on its players and the improvised decisions, remains to be seen.

Most likely, this primarily refers to the various combination possibilities through the modularity of the content, so that the same setup of game master and players can use the box multiple times without necessarily ending up in similar situations.

However, what is much more exciting is the fact that the development of the content focused on making it as accessible as possible, so that according to the lead game designer, it can be played more easily with many different types of players and age groups. Thus, the set should also be well-suited for families during a cozy game night.

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There was also a focus on allowing participants to switch roles during the session, so that anyone interested can experience being the game master at least once and try it out, and vice versa.

This and the strong modularity make the box interesting for experienced players who want to have a quick game with inexperienced people or want to experiment with something.

If you want to get started now but have no one available to start a proper session with, we have some games for you that you can also play solo and that will give you the feel of a D&D session: 5 role-playing games like D&D for anyone who wants to play solo

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Streamer quietly works on her own book on Twitch and inspires 4,000 followers to productivity

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

A female author streams her workday on Twitch and can excite and inspire her viewers. MeinMMO introduces you to the extraordinary Twitch streamer.

This is the Twitch streamer: It is the author Anabelle Stehl, who regularly streams on her Twitch channel nervenausstehl. Her most streamed categories are Co-working & Studying, Just Chatting, and Stardew Valley (via sullygnome).

Co-working & Studying is a niche category on Twitch. Here, people stream themselves learning or working. This inspires others to be productive as well, as it creates a working environment to which one subconsciously wants to adjust.

In terms of watch time in the Co-Working & Studying category in the German language, nervenausstehl takes first place with over 30,000 hours (via sullygnome). On her two YouTube channels, the author uploads Let’s Plays from her past streams and content about her books.

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Work life on Twitch inspires viewers

These are the contents of her streams: Anabelle Stehl usually streams from Monday to Friday. In the mornings, from 8 am to 12 pm she broadcasts her workday. With the help of a to-do list, she shares with her viewers what she still wants to accomplish and then works quietly on her own.

Most of the time, it is work on one of her books: writing or proofreading. But small tasks, like a meeting, answering emails, or making tea, also come up from time to time.

In the afternoons, the full-time author dedicates herself to what seems to be her second passion: video games. Most often, she plays Stardew Valley, Disney Dreamlight Valley, or The Sims 4, so frequently games from the Cozy Games category.

What’s special about it? Something that immediately stands out when following the streams of nervenausstehl is the community. In the live chat, nice conversations happen and viewers often share their achievements from their daily lives.

These can be very simple things, like household tasks, answering emails, or even writing 400 words for one’s own book. Other viewers congratulate the achievements and encourage each other in their productivity.

This creates a pleasant atmosphere and a community in which newcomers can easily and without hesitation integrate.

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Anabelle Stehl shows, like many other streamers, that Twitch is not only a streaming platform for gaming content. Very unique niche communities can be formed. We present another extraordinary Twitch streamer here on MeinMMO: A master butcher streams his daily life on Twitch and 10,000 people love it

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A role-playing game gets a remaster on Steam after 30 years, suddenly wants to compete with AAA titles

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

A cult role-playing game from Japan will release a remastered version of the first two parts on Steam and other platforms in March 2025. And although the last main entry is already 19 years old, the development team has great plans for the franchise.

Which role-playing game is it? Konami has revived the Suikoden series. This is a video game franchise based on the Chinese novel “Water Margin.”

  • The unique aspect is that the idea of the “108 Stars of Destiny” has been embraced. Accordingly, there is the possibility of recruiting 108 fighters.
  • The individual games are interconnected story-wise. In each part, it is about taking possession of an old castle and letting it grow as a headquarters.
  • Political intrigue, revolution, and friendship are fundamental themes in Suikoden. The 27 True Runes are also an essential part of the franchise.
  • There is a mix of turn-based combat, duels, and large battles.

The first part of the main series was released in 1995, and the last one in 2006. Since then, only a few spin-offs like Suikoden Tierkreis in 2008 or the spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicles in 2024 have appeared. 

Recently, the HD remasters of the first two parts have become available on Steam. And as Konami reveals, they have much more planned to revive the franchise.

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Suikoden I&II – Trailer for the HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch

Suikoden aims to compete with AAA titles

What plans do they have for Suikoden? Series producer Rui Naito revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that Suikoden is to be revived. They want to expand the series from where it left off. Unfortunately, the original creator Yoshitaka Murayama passed away in February 2024, and they want to make him proud now.

To revive the series, they want to refer to the notes of the original creators. Konami has preserved all the papers that were created in the 1990s. The series is now supposed to build on this foundation.

The ambitions are enormous:

We hope it will be a major title that can compete with other AAA titles. We hope we can take it one step at a time.

Rui Naito, series producer

Additionally, the developers are planning a new anime, a new mobile game, a manga, a concert, and a theater play. Naito even plans to bring Suikoden to film. He asks the Bloomberg interviewer if he has friends in Hollywood. If so, he should let him know.

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So Konami has quite a lot planned for Suikoden and hopes that the series will someday become a serious competitor to AAA games. 

However, it is still lagging behind a game that grandiosely referred to itself as a “AAAA title.” Meanwhile, that game is not doing so well. Nevertheless, the developer continues to support it: Despite poor player numbers on Steam, Ubisoft continues to support its “AAAA game” with new content in year 2.

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Game for Steam and PS5 reminiscent of Red Dead Redemption without shooting – funds itself in no time on Kickstarter

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Many horse fans play games like Red Dead Redemption 1 + 2 due to the lack of good alternatives to take a seat in the saddle. Now a Kickstarter campaign has been launched for a promising alternative for Steam and PS5 – and it reached its funding goal in just a few hours.

What game is it about? We’re talking about Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori from the German developer studio Aesir Interactive. The game promises a lot of what you can do with horses in games like Red Dead Redemption. Only without shooting and with a greater focus on the horses and riding through the prairie.

You will travel to Mongolia in the 13th century and take on the role of a young girl who explores the wilderness as a courier rider for her nomadic people.

In doing so, you can ride freely through the open world with its different environments, such as endless meadows, forests, steppes, deserts, or snowy mountains. However, to protect yourself and your people from diseases and threats, you need to choose your routes wisely.

Additionally, you can build, design, and expand your nomad camp by collecting resources and crafting items. And of course, you can tame, breed, and train horses to produce the prettiest and best horse over generations.

Besides the gameplay elements, there is also a mystical story surrounding the legendary Windhorse and its legacy, as well as various challenges and puzzles that you must master. Whether delivering cargo or herding animals – you immerse yourself in the life of your people.

Here you can see the announcement trailer for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori:

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Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori – an alternative for horse fans without gunfire to Red Dead Redemption in the trailer

Financed and exceeded in no time

The funding goal was reached in just a few hours: After the Kickstarter campaign for the game started on March 4, 2025, it didn’t take long. After about 19 hours, the funding goal of around €60,000 was already reached, and approximately 1,380 people participated in the campaign. Previously, the studio had received about €1.47 million in funding from the Federal Ministry of Economics in 2023 for the development (via Gameswirtschaft).

As of now, the campaign stands at around €132,000 (as of March 8, 2025), which is more than double the planned funding goal. This means that the first milestones have also been reached, with which the developers want to bring a larger game world and additional game content.

The campaign will run for another 27 days. Therefore, it is expected that the funding will continue to rise and the game will be filled with even more content. The release is planned for March 2026 for Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. An early access version is expected to start on Steam and Epic Games in the summer of 2025.

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There are few games that focus so strongly on hooved animals and the happiness of the earth and promise so much content as Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori does. Many players therefore fall back on games like Red Dead Redemption 1 + 2, as these games manage to portray horses particularly realistically: In Red Dead Redemption 2, there are horse testicles and they shrink

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7 Entries in the Pokédex that Show How Disturbing Some Pocket Monsters Are

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 5 minutes

The Pokémon anime and the video games are even suitable for children. However, when one takes a closer look at some Pokédex entries, one realizes that many of these colorful pocket monsters have a not-so-child-friendly background.

What was this list based on? MeinMMO has sifted through all Pokédex entries from all editions and made some disturbing discoveries. We included the Pokémon in this list that made our jaws drop the most.

Many of the entries disturbed us so much that we get creeped out by the respective Pokémon – even though some are not ghost-type Pokémon at all! However, there are also entries that disturbed us in other ways. Be it because the Pokémon risk their lives or even eat others.

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Jigglypuff

Pokémon Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff loves to sing for its life.

The cuddly Pokémon is known for being able to put opponents to sleep when it sings. But there is a problem when the opponent remains stubborn and refuses to sleep. The Pokédex entry from Pokémon Alpha Sapphire reveals that even Jigglypuff’s life is in danger:

While this Pokémon sings, it never breathes. In battle against an opponent who is not easily put to sleep, Jigglypuff cannot breathe. Unfortunately, this endangers itself.

This means Jigglypuff simply suffocates if someone does not fall asleep. So if you have earplugs in or are simply deaf, you could have a Jigglypuff on your conscience if it desperately wants to put you to sleep.

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Player in Baldur’s Gate 3 plays over 2,500 hours, turns all bosses into gold

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Some players in Baldur’s Gate 3 have strange hobbies. Turning everything into gold is one of them – but it looks really cool!

How to deal with the most pressing issues of the Sword Coast in Baldur’s Gate 3 is left up to each player. Some talk their way to victory, resort to brute force, and use other creative solutions. But some also do it like the legendary King Midas and simply turn everything in their path into gold. One player did this by turning all the bosses in Act 3 into gold.

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What did the player do? The player NnmnsP claims to have spent over 2,500 hours in Baldur’s Gate 3 – almost 5 hours every day since release. That he is not yet bored shows in the different things he aims for in the game. His latest stunt: turning all possible bosses into gold and seeing if that is even possible. He proudly presents the results of this action with a lot of pictures:

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A scroll turns all bosses to gold

How can you turn bosses into gold? The only way to turn characters in the game into gold is through the “Flesh to Gold” scroll, which you can obtain in the second act of the game. However, the spell can only be used once, so NnmnsP took a screenshot after turning each boss to gold and then loaded the last save state.

Turning bosses into gold essentially amounts to petrification.

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Which bosses were immune? In total, NnmnsP was only able to find two bosses in Act 3 that were partially immune to the transformation into gold: Ansur and Raphael. Ansur only reaches the third of four phases of transformation and Raphael only the second – due to his passive ability to regenerate a status at the end of each round when incapacitated.

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Does it do anything? No, there is no real benefit to turning all bosses into gold. While the enemies are defenseless and the individual fights become easier, apart from that, there is no advantage. In most cases, you still have to kill the boss to progress in the story – because a gold-turned boss still counts as “alive” and therefore not defeated.

But that is also part of what makes Baldur’s Gate 3 special. Everyone can set their own goals in the game, no matter how absurd they may be. The possibilities are virtually endless, and if someone wants to turn the whole world into gold, that is not crazier than using a corpse as a super weapon.

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A cool character in Breaking Bad exists only because an actor missed a shooting day

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Film and series productions do not always go as planned, and many problems must then be solved with improvised solutions. In the iconic series Breaking Bad, there was also such an incident, but this created a well-known character that is now indispensable.

SPOILER WARNING: If you haven’t seen the series Breaking Bad yet, you should probably not continue reading. The article contains some spoilers about future events of the series.

Which role is meant? Jonathan Banks, also known in Breaking Bad as “Mike Ehrmantraut”, plays the problem solver, hitman, or ruthless investigator in the series, but he actually wasn’t supposed to appear at all.

The reason for his appearance was a sudden incident that prevented another actor from appearing. For this reason, the writers of Breaking Bad were forced to create a workaround, and thus Mike Ehrmantraut was born.

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Better Call Saul – Trailer for the spin-off of Breaking Bad

Tight-lipped, cold-blooded, and perfectly made for the role

What kind of incident was that? Rhea Seehorn (Kim Wexler from Better Call Saul) participated in an interview on “The Rich Eisen Show” and revealed details about the production of Breaking Bad (via YouTube). According to Rhea, Mike wouldn’t have existed in the series at all. In season 2, Jesse Pinkman’s girlfriend actually chokes on her vomit.

However, in order to dispose of her body, Saul Goodman should have actually been called, but that couldn’t happen because the actor playing Saul was not available at that time. A solution had to be found, and that’s why the writers decided to create Mike Ehrmantraut – the problem solver of Breaking Bad.

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This small change had a big effect on the series of Breaking Bad as well as Better Call Saul, as Rhea continues. Saul would have had to “dispose” of Jesse’s girlfriend’s body in a cold act, like Mike did in the episode. This would have completely changed Saul’s character in the future.

But Rhea and Rich Eisen are glad it turned out this way, because Jonathan Banks brings to life a character that fits perfectly into the mold of the cold-blooded hitman. In keeping with Breaking Bad, our MeinMMO author Jasmin noted that the series even lies in some corners: Everyone loves the series Breaking Bad – When I tried to dissolve a salami, I realized: The series is lying

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New Coop Game on Steam Makes You Treasure Hunters in the Cursed Jungle, but Cthulhu Wants to Stop You

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A new coop game on Steam sends you on a treasure hunt in a cursed jungle. On your journey, the creatures of the terrible Cthulhu and your own mind stand in your way.

Which game is being referred to? The game in question is The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. The coop adventure is being developed by ACE Team, and Nacon is handling the publishing. There is no clear release date yet, but the coop game is set to be released in 2025 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

You can watch the first trailer for the game here:

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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – Trailer for the new co-op game on Steam and PS5

Treasure hunt in the jungle cursed by Cthulhu

What kind of game is this? The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu is a coop horror game where you embark on a treasure hunt as a group of up to 4 players. Your search leads you deeper into a cursed jungle teeming with terrifying creatures.

The weapons and clothing of the characters are strongly reminiscent of the 15th century. So you will fight your way through the jungle with a musket and crossbow, axe and machete. The inspiration of the developers is evident in the name – H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos.

The jungle is not just an ordinary forest, but a dark, oppressive place that distorts your perception of reality. What appears to be a monster at first glance might turn out to be one of your unfortunate companions that you just shot with a musket.

Players celebrate the idea, but there are issues with the presentation

What are the initial reactions? Under the trailer, which was uploaded on the YouTube channel of the developers, the anticipation for the new game from ACE Team is already high.

  • xmrmeow writes: “Whoa, a coop Lovecraft shooter? And it’s coming this year? And ACE Team, the pros for crazy alien creatures and worlds, are making it? This is gonna be so damn cool, I know it!”
  • jhoneh9691 shares their excitement for the fresh setting: “Cthulhu games have mainly taken place during the Prohibition era. This change is really welcome – I’m hyped!”

There is also criticism, mainly regarding the presentation in the trailer. It has been said that the artificial-sounding conversations in the gameplay segment were unnecessary. The psychological horror aspect from the cinematic does not really come through in the shown gameplay either. 

However, the developers have already responded to concerns that the final game may offer too little horror and too much action. The gameplay snippets suggested that the game is more action-packed than it actually is. In the future, they plan to prepare more material that better showcases the gameplay and its unique features.

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If you are fans of H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos and also have a heart for simulation games, then another game on Steam might be just right for you. In this game, you build your own Cthulhu cult. You can find out more about it here: New simulation game on Steam resembles Anno, but revolves around Cthulhu cult, is 90 percent positive

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Players are outraged because the most expensive dress in Infinity Nikki is still causing problems

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

Infinity Nikki is actually known for its fair prices, which it charges in the form of real money for some outfits. However, at launch, there was a dress that wasn’t even represented properly – and now it might be making a comeback.

What dress is it about? In Infinity Nikki’s in-game shop, there is the option to exchange dresses for Stellarit. Stellarit can be purchased with real money. For 2,980 Stellarit, players could secure the “Moonlight Oath” outfit at the launch of the game. This is the highest price charged for an outfit.

It is a particularly opulent dress with a veil that reaches down to the ground. With this outfit, Nikki’s face remains free of the veil.

Since the selection of dresses in the in-game shop rotates regularly, the outfit is no longer available. However, there is now a hint that the dress could return – and this is despite the fact that it is not even properly represented.

Some of the outfits can be seen in the following trailer:

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Launch trailer shows the colorful world of Infinity Nikki

Most Expensive Dress in Infinity Nikki Has the Biggest Bug

What bothers users about the dress? As shown by a player on Reddit, the outfit is not compatible with all hairstyles. Normally, the hairstyle adjusts to the outfit when fabric is in the way. This is not the case with the “Moonlight Oath” outfit.

For user heatherpattern, two braids stick out and penetrate through the veil. As the player reveals, the veil also has issues with other things:

  • On the bike, the veil would also clip through the vehicle
  • During cutscenes, it is said to rotate wildly

At such a price, this is inexcusable. One user thanks for the warning because he was considering purchasing the outfit. To obtain both versions of the outfit, one must buy the outfit twice. That is 5,960 Stellarit, which can only be obtained with real money. 

Those who purchased the packages at the launch of Infinity Nikki got off reasonably cheap with the €59.99 package, as the Stellarit amount was doubled at that time. But already in other games like Hearthstone, this caused frustration.

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Why could it come back now? In the Reddit forum, a makeup set has appeared that matches the outfit. The set was available during the beta period but was missing at the final launch. This has led many users to speculate that the dress could now return with the makeup set.

However, players would then have to pay the higher price. If the dress reappears in the shop selection, there will no longer be the double Stellarit bonus. You can currently see this in the PS5 shop. 

Accordingly, you would now have to spend €99.99 to buy the package with 6,480 Stellarit. Even a combination of several packages that cost around €95 is not sufficient. One can only hope that the development team will change something about the price – or offer the double bonus again.

Thus, the price for the outfit is very high, but there are outfits that take even more money from players. A skin in League of Legends costs over €400, which has led many players to protest: “I wouldn’t even buy it with your money” – LoL streamer criticizes expensive Faker skin, demands change from Riot

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WoW: Mega Nerfs for Mythic+ – All Dungeons Were Way Too Hard

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time < 1 minutes

Blizzard brings out the nerf hammer in World of Warcraft. All dungeons are massively weakened, making it easier to achieve success.

The first season of World of Warcraft: The War Within was considered the toughest “Mythic+” season ever. With the second season, everything was supposed to be a bit easier. With this expectation, many groups dove into the dungeons since Wednesday – only to find themselves sweating even on low Keystone levels.

Blizzard responded quickly and massively nerfed many dungeons. In addition to a general weakening of all dungeons, there are also many individual adjustments to specific creatures.

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WoW Patch 11.1: Gallywix’s Control over the Cartels

WoW: Dungeon Nerfs from 08.03.2025

We have listed all changes to the dungeons for you here.

Mythic and Mythic+

  • The damage and health points of all enemies have been reduced by 10%.

Operation: Mechagon

  • The speed of the waves from “Awakening the Swamp” has been reduced by 25%. The power of movement restriction has been reduced by 17%.
  • Shredder Pilot of the Dark-merged can no longer perform melee attacks.
  • Kinetic Explosive Gel now has a permanent duration of 12 seconds.
  • Unannounced Inspection from Inspector of the Dark-merged now has a cooldown increased by 2 seconds.
  • The targeting range of Bubble Boker has been reduced to 60 meters (previously 100 meters).
  • Mire Claws now deal 13% less physical damage.
  • The casting time of Mudslide has been increased to 3.5 seconds (previously 3 seconds).
  • Thunderbox Strike deals 15% less physical damage.
  • Turbo Flash deals 30% less damage.

Brewing Pot Glutbrew

  • Ruckus Scream from Ruckus Guest deals 33% less damage.
  • Brewers Drops from I’pa have 18% less health points and 14% less movement speed.

Darkflame Split

  • The melee attacks of the Rider of Alter Waxbeard deal 42% less damage.
  • Waving Flame from Wandering Candle is now removed when the Wandering Candle dies.

The GIANT FLOZ!!

  • Creeping Mine now has 30% less health and 29% less movement speed.
  • Wrench Thrown by Out-of-Service Worker now deals 66% less damage.
  • The increase of Blazing Azerite of the Azerite Footbomb from Coin-operated Thug has been reduced by 40% for future explosions.
  • Quick Extraction of Azerite Extractor deals 25% less group damage and the projectile deals 25% less damage.
  • Machine Gun of Mogul Ratztunk deals 50% less damage.

Operation: Mechagon – Workshop

  • Antipersonnel Squirrel now has 93% less health and can be attacked.
  • “Hidden” Flame Cannon from the Machinist’s Garden now has a visual effect while the spell is charging.

Sanctum of the Holy Flames

  • Captain Talshrei now has 11% less health points.
  • The damage-over-time effect of Captain Talshrei’s Armor Piercing now deals 25% less damage.
  • Captain Talshrei’s Wild Disembowel and Taener Duelmal’s Emberstorm now share a common 5-second cooldown (previously 3 seconds).
  • Captain Talshrei’s Wild Disembowel now ignores targets that have been hit in the last 35 seconds if there are other valid targets available.
  • High Priestess Aemya now has 10% less health points.
  • Watch Officer Suleyman now has 30% less health points.
  • Blacksmith Master Damian now has 10% less health points.
  • Heat Wave now deals 25% less damage.
  • Elaena Emberlanz now has 10% less health points.
  • Taener Duelmal now has 10% less health points.
  • Weapon Bearer Schainpanzer now has 10% less health points.
  • Shield of the Punisher can now be removed by effects that remove slows.
  • Priorin Murrbet now has an initial cooldown of 3 seconds on Holy Pain.
  • Priorin Murrbet now resets her energy when Phase 2 begins.
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What do the changes bring? Overall, these adjustments are so extensive and, in some cases, real massive nerfs for the currently hardest dungeons. Groups that have failed in these dungeons over the past days should now dare to try again – success will be significantly easier to achieve. Especially the reduction of health points for all enemies ensures that players now have much more time when completing the dungeon.

However, things are already a bit strange this season. Because the race for the “World First Kill” of the current raid boss was decided in a bizarre manner – at least briefly: A group of “beginners” defeats the current final boss and is immediately banned by Blizzard.

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“Stop it before it’s too late” – After Solo Leveling, the next anime hit is expected, but fans are disappointed with the trailer

Esmeralda Eickemeyer Esmeralda Eickemeyer Reading time 3 minutes

The popular manhwa series The Beginning After the End is getting an anime adaptation, but the first trailer is causing great disappointment among fans. After the success of Solo Leveling, expectations were high for a quality implementation, but now they are being lowered.

Which anime is it about? The popular manhwa series The Beginning After the End (TBATE) is receiving an anime adaptation. The story follows the reincarnation of former king Gray into a magical world where he begins a new life as Arthur Leywin.

The announcement of the adaptation initially sparked great enthusiasm among fans, especially after the overwhelming success of Solo Leveling, which has set certain standards for manhwa adaptations.

Many likely hoped that TBATE would be adapted with similar quality. However, the announcement trailer in October 2024 dampened expectations and stirred disappointment and doubts about the quality of the adaptation among many fans.

On March 5, 2025, a new trailer followed with the release date for TBATE – but if some fans have their way, it should not come to that.

For reference, this is what the trailer for Solo Leveling looks like:

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Solo Leveling Trailer

Instead of excitement, criticism pours in

Why did the trailer cause disappointment? The anime adaptation is being produced by the Japanese studio A-Cat, whose previous works have been rated relatively mediocre. In the comments on YouTube and X, fans mainly criticize the weak animations, the unappealing CGI use, and the lack of dynamics in the fight scenes.

Especially after the high-quality adaptation of Solo Leveling, expectations for manhwa anime are particularly high, but The Beginning After the End does not seem to meet these so far. Many fans fear that the series will suffer from mediocre production quality and therefore will not utilize the potential of the beloved original.

“I wanted to cry when I saw the trailer”

How is the community reacting? After the trailer was posted on X on March 5, 2025, one user demanded that production should be halted: “Stop this before it’s too late” (X.com).

Other comments also show that fans are dissatisfied and angry with the work of Studio A-Cat: 

  • One user demanded drastic consequences: “Shut down this studio and sell the rights to a really good studio, so they don’t ruin our chance for a great adaptation. Such a brilliant project should not fall victim to such a lazy production.” (- Speedgio0 via X)
  • “What a terrible animation and CGI is this? Man, it’s over before it even starts. Another good title ruined.” (- swlukasas via X)
  • “It can’t be that they took one of the most popular manhwas, stripped it of all personality, and gave it the most mundane isekai animation ever. I wanted to cry when I saw the trailer.” (- ErenJaeger89671 via X)
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What is the anime actually about? The Beginning After the End is a fantasy manhwa series. The story follows the protagonist Arthur Leywin, a former powerful king named Gray, who is reincarnated in a new world after his death. 

In his new life, he retains the memories of his former self and uses his knowledge and abilities to survive in a world filled with magic and dangerous creatures.

The series is a mix of adventure, magic, combat, and personal development, where Arthur tries to avoid the mistakes of his past and create a new future for himself.

What happens next? Despite the numerous negative reactions, it is important to remember that only short trailer snippets have been shown so far. The final quality of the anime will only be revealed on April 2, 2025, when the series officially begins.

The Beginning After the End will consist of a total of 24 episodes, released in two parts. Whether the production can convince fans despite the disappointing first impression remains to be seen.

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While the future of The Beginning After the End remains uncertain and fans eagerly await the final implementation, there are already anime that have proven how well complex worlds and unusual stories can work: In a brilliant anime on Netflix, a strange man lives in the mouth of a lizard man

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ChatGPT is expected to cost up to 700,000 euros per day, but a new subscription for 18,000 per month could help

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

ChatGPT could offer a subscription for €18,000 per month in the future, which should even support demanding research.

The featured image is a symbolic image and not an accurate depiction of OpenAI’s chatbot.

What is ChatGPT?

  • ChatGPT is an AI-based chatbot that was introduced in 2022. The bot offers both free and paid models that users can utilize to create text.
  • To create a text, you feed the AI with commands like ‘Write me a 300-word essay on growing coffee beans in Chile’ and receive a corresponding result.
  • Depending on the AI model, the creation of text relies on information that the AI has either learned online in the past or that is currently available on the internet.

What about the costs of ChatGPT? The Chief Analyst of the research and analysis company SemiAnalysis told the US economic magazine The Information that ChatGPT could cost up to €700,000 per day. This is mainly due to the expensive technical infrastructure behind the AI, such as servers and GPUs, which are continuously operational.

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AI model that costs thousands of euros per month

What kind of subscription is this? According to a report from The Information, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, plans to offer higher-priced AI models in the future. These specialized ‘AI agents’ will be tailored to various applications, such as software development.

Depending on the ‘agent’, usage would cost $2,000 or even $10,000 per month. The most expensive agent is expected to cost $20,000 (approximately €18,000) per month, but it should support research at the level of scientific dissertations.

Currently, however, there has been no official announcement from OpenAI regarding the intention to actually launch an AI agent for $20,000.

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An AI subscription that is expected to cost up to $20,000 a month could definitely help OpenAI cover the high daily operating costs of ChatGPT. Alternatively, the US-based company may need to find a way to reduce costs – after all, the Chinese competitor is allegedly significantly cheaper: China has just dealt the US a harsh defeat: While ChatGPT costs €700,000 per day, DeepSeek is available for €83,500

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Under new leadership, one of the most popular MMORPGs will receive a graphics update this summer

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 4 minutes

It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG news in two minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Look forward to a surprising acquisition, a graphics update, big patches, and degradations.

The highlights of the week:

What else has happened? There are first details about WoW patch 11.1.5! Look forward to a fresh faction, a boss event, and disturbing visions. Additionally, buffs are returning that were famous and notorious. Lastly, a new cinematic reveals how The War Within continues. We probably will not remain in Azeroth.

Here you can see the trailer of Wilderness of Talandre for Throne and Liberty:

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

New information about Patch 7.2 of FFXIV is coming soon

This is what happened with the big MMORPGs:

This is what happened with the small MMORPGs:

  • Actually, free transfers from the old 32-bit to the new 64-bit servers of Lord of the Rings Online were supposed to be possible starting on March 4, 2025. However, the large influx of players disrupted the developers’ plans.
  • Gran Saga will soon celebrate its premature end. This is particularly noteworthy because the anime MMORPG was only released on November 8, 2024, and was developed over many years and with a decent budget.
  • The indie studio Happy Cauldron Games has acquired the rights to Fractured Online and has taken the developers on board. With more secure financing, they aim to lead the MMORPG into a successful future (via linkedin.com).
  • EverQuest II is celebrating its anniversary with the return of the Chronoportal phenomenon. The event goes live with some new features, and you can find all the details at everquest2.com.
  • The developers of Blade & Soul Neo have published a roadmap for spring and summer. The first update, Moonwater Plains, is set to be released on March 11, 2025. You can find all the details at bladeandsoul.com.

Here is the release trailer for Blade & Soul NEO:

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Blade & Soul NEO: Trailer announces release date for the graphical remaster

This is what happened with MMORPGs in development:

  • With The Quinfall, a new MMORPG started in early access on Steam on January 24, 2025. Just a few weeks later, you can secure the game for almost free – and that until March 10, 2025.
  • The South Korean developer Jake Song has made a name for himself among MMORPG fans with ArcheAge and Lineage. The new ArcheAge Chronicles was supposed to be his biggest success so far. However, that will not happen. He left the team back in January 2025.
  • The cozy MMORPG BitCraft Online will launch in early access on Steam on May 29, 2025.
  • The early access version of Pax Dei is continually being expanded with new content. This week, the developers introduced the new voice chat on playpaxdei.com.
  • This week, patch 0.16.89 was released for the early access version of Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen. Included: the druid class. You can find the patch notes on Steam.
  • The sandbox MMORPG Stars Reach successfully started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. There are still more than two and a half weeks left, and it has already raised multiple times the hoped-for 184,959 euros.
  • The developers of Brighter Shores want to fundamentally revise the combat experience and have now published their plans (via brightershores.com).
  • The next playtest of Monsters and Memories is scheduled to take place from April 11 to April 13. Additionally, the developers have published an updated roadmap (via monstersandmemories.com).
  • A new MMORPG called Celtic Heroes has launched on Steam in early access. The 31 reviews so far are mostly negative.
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With that, we have summarized the most important things that recently happened in the world of MMORPGs.

What did you enjoy this week? What annoyed you? Let us know in the comments. If you are looking for a lively yet informative overview of online role-playing games, make sure to check this out: Report, columns, talks, and the top list of the best MMORPGs of all time – this was the theme week of MeinMMO

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With these builds in Monster Hunter Wilds, you will hardly need any healing potions

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

The right selection and combination of armor along with the appropriate decorations and skills play an important role in Monster Hunter Wilds. A player has calculated the amount of healing you can receive from two of the most popular sets in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Warning: There are small spoilers in the text that refer to a revelation in the story. If you have not yet entered Nata’s homeland, you have been warned.

Which sets are being discussed? Specifically, it concerns the two sets you can obtain from the flagship monster Arkveld. Both sets come with abilities that allow you to heal passively during your fights if certain conditions are met.

The regular Arkveld set heals you if you attack your target constantly, and the Guardian Arkveld set heals you when you break wounds, for a certain percentage of your health bar. This healing can also be enhanced by additional skills, allowing you to heal repeatedly and almost constantly during your fights without using potions.

So far, it was unclear how much this healing actually amounts to. A player on Reddit has taken the time to calculate it all.

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Monster Hunter Wilds: What to Expect After the Main Story

“I did the calculations for the healing of the Arkveld sets so you don’t have to”

What did the player calculate? User facevaluemc shares his findings about the healing powers of the Arkveld sets with the community on Reddit. Through his calculations and experiments, he came to the following conclusions:

  • The regular Arkveld set heals you by about 4% of your total health at level 1 and around 6.5% at level 2 when you constantly attack opponents. Decorations would not be worth it here since you would reach a maximum healing power of 8.5%. It would be more sensible to focus on speed.
  • The Guardian Arkveld set heals 1/6 (i.e., 16.66%) of your total health at level 1, while at level 2, it heals already 1/3 (33.33%) of your health bar when you maximize wounds. If you then add a level 3 decoration with “Recovery Plus,” according to him, you achieve healing between 33 and 43% of your total health bar.
  • The number of hits needed to activate the skill with the regular Arkveld set depends on your chosen weapon. Likewise, heavy weapons would produce more healing with an activation than light ones, but would trigger less often.

Particularly, the Guardian Arkveld set is said to be especially powerful when you focus on breaking and maximizing wounds with your play style and build. Especially when combined with the skill “Recovery Plus,” you can create a strong healing build with this armor. If done smartly, you hardly need any more healing potions.

How did the player calculate this? To calculate the exact healing strength, facevaluemc used a pixel counter and first measured the total length of the health bar when he was buffed by a meal. Then, he went into the training area and let the dummy there beat him up to reduce his health and activate the healing powers with different sets at various levels.

He then measured the number of pixels he regained through the abilities. He notes that this may not be a 100% clean method, but he has conducted many trials and consistently reached the same results, which is why he is very confident that the values come very close to reality.

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What does the community say about it? Fans are very grateful for his effort and share his opinion on the power of the Arkveld sets:

  • Apollo-Dynamite comments: “I wore a fully upgraded set of LR Guardian Arkveld armor during all HR quests just because of the healing it provides, and I really struggled to switch to other armor sets – it’s so good to use.”
  • Krob8788 writes: “I’m literally building this for my Swaxe build right now.”
  • Zamoxino shares his opinion: “The normal set feels quite good because you can heal about 10% of HP per monster stun. That helps with the little unhealed HP after drinking a Mega Potion. It also helps when fighting in an arena with lava floors and similar challenges.”

Some players find the game additionally simplified by the strong healing and therefore intentionally avoid it. The difficulty level has always been a hot topic in the community and encounters a variety of opinions. A veteran recently reached hunter rank 100 and is confident in knowing why many think the game is too easy: Veteran with hunter rank 100 explains why Monster Hunter Wilds feels easier

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Pokémon GO reveals first information about the global GO Fest 2025, makes a Fire/Water Pokémon the star

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

After the team from Pokémon GO revealed everything important about the local large events, there is now first information about the global GO Fest 2025. MeinMMO tells you the important date that players of the mobile game should remember.

When and where will the global Pokémon GO Fest 2025 take place? The worldwide festival will occur over two days. As it is aimed at every player of Pokémon GO, one can participate from anywhere that supports the mobile game.

The global event will take place on the following 2 days:

  • June 28 to June 29, 2025

At the same time, three local events will take place in Osaka, Jersey City, and also in Paris. However, the local events will occur earlier. Paris will be the last one, taking place from June 13 to June 15, 2025.

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Pokémon GO Fest 2025 – All important information about the global event

How can one participate? To participate in the global event, you can secure a ticket: Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global on the official site until June 29, 2025. The price for this box is 16.49 euros. 

The box includes the following items:

  • 1x Ticket
  • 5x Max Revives
  • 5x Rare Candy
  • 3x Premium Battle Pass

What rewards are there? If you purchase the box by April 15, 2025, you must log in between April 8 and April 15, 2025, as this is your chance to encounter Mähikel through a Limited Research, which many trainers would love to have.

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However, the star of the global festival is Volcanion. It appears in Pokémon GO for the first time and is the only Pokémon that is both Fire and Water type at the same time. However, you can only complete the special research on the Pokémon with the subsequent encounter if you purchase the event ticket from the box.

Besides that, you can participate in special research focusing on Zacian and Zamazenta. This confirms the leaks from data miners that occurred beforehand.

As soon as there is more information about the global event, we will let you know immediately. In the meantime, you can participate in another event taking place in mid-March. Here you have a chance to catch a Kleptifux: Pokémon GO brings you a new monster and also strong bonuses 

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A nasty goblin gets a new game on Steam, and I’m ready to be tortured again

Ody Ody Reading time 2 minutes

With Blades of Greed, the Styx series is expecting a new installment in 2025 on Steam. The first reveal trailer has already been enough for MeinMMO author Ody to continue torturing himself by the nasty goblin.

Styx: Blades of Greed is the third part of a series of stealth games and will be released in the fourth quarter of 2025 for PC on Steam as well as for the consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Once again, the French developer Cyanide Studio is working on Blades of Greed.

You can watch the reveal trailer for Styx: Blades of Greed here:

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Styx: Blades of Greed – Reveal trailer for the new game featuring the nasty goblin

By the way, you can currently get parts 1 and 2 on Steam for just under €5. The offer is valid until March 13, 2025. However, the two games are relatively often on sale:

  • Styx: Master of Shadows on Steam
  • Styx: Shards of Darkness on Steam
Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Ody actually feels more at home with strategy and role-playing games. He has significantly less to do with stealth games (aside from Assassin’s Creed) – but he gladly makes an exception for the nasty Styx. 

Stealth action in a twisted fantasy world

The protagonist of the series is Styx: a nasty goblin who sneaks and slaughters through a fantasy world. The world of Styx plays with familiar fantasy tropes – orcs and goblins are oppressed here by evil humans, elves, and dwarves, which gives the story a fresh twist.

Blades of Greed does not want to completely discard the formula of the first two games, but rather refine it. As Styx, we will again explore large, vertical levels and prefer to sneak past enemies rather than confront them in open combat.

Unlike in the previous installments, this time we do not take on contracts from others, but go our own way. On board his zeppelin, Styx and his crew hunt for quartz – a mysterious energy source that allows us to control enemies like puppets, among other things.

Styx has a variety of tools and abilities to quietly take down opponents. This is also desperately needed, as we are not exactly the born fighter as a goblin. Now we come to the point where I always give up on the games – I am simply not good at sneaking.

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A delightfully nasty protagonist

Although the genre is actually not for me, I keep returning to the games. Styx himself is mainly to blame for this: there is no one else I prefer to be insulted by when I die in Shards of Darkness and he comments on my failure with a biting remark.

Styx’s cynical nature and sardonic humor are certainly a matter of taste, but they resonate with me. For this reason, I will probably once again try to wrap my head around the previous games and wait eagerly for Blades of Greed to do the same there.

Styx is one of those protagonists with whom I can be truly evil and feel good about it. If you want to express your dark side in role-playing games, then MeinMMO has just the right list for you: Dragon Age The Veilguard is too nice for you? In these role-playing games, you can be wonderfully evil

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New Shooter on Steam Was a Hit in Beta, Players Complain at Release: Your Sweet Baby Turned Into an Ugly Child

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

A new shooter has launched on Steam, which convinced many genre fans with a beta version in 2024. However, criticism from players is now pouring in.

What kind of shooter is this? FragPunk is a hero shooter where two teams of five players compete against each other. The playable heroes all have different abilities, including a sonar scan, a smoke wall, or healing mushrooms.

It is played in a classic 5v5 mode, as known from various tactical shooters:

  • The attacking team must place a type of “bomb” on one of 2 spots (A or B).
  • The defenders must prevent this.
  • There is no respawn.
  • If there is a tie, the teams compete in 1v1 duels.

The significant feature of FragPunk is a system that allows you to select up to 3 game cards at the beginning of each round, all of which have different effects. These cards can change the weather, give your opponents larger heads, or block opponents’ healing.

Here you can see a trailer:

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FragPunk uses card decks for powerful power-ups

FragPunk is free-to-play. You can play the shooter on Steam and in the Epic Games Store. The game is also set to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox in the near future.

From sweet baby to ugly child

On the night of March 7, FragPunk celebrated its release. Previously, there were already some shooter fans waiting for the game’s release, as FragPunk was already a small hit during a past beta.

On Steam alone, up to 22,300 players played simultaneously, and the test was additionally playable on consoles. Furthermore, big streamers like shroud, TenZ, or Lirik showcased FragPunk to tens of thousands of viewers on Twitch. Hopes arose that FragPunk could become a cool PvP shooter.

What are players criticizing about FragPunk? After the official release, disillusionment is spreading among shooter fans. Of the first 1,700 reviews, only 67% are positive. Players criticize mainly 2 aspects.

  • The movement is slower than in the beta – significantly slower.
  • The monetization: there are numerous in-game currencies, a battle pass, and a subscription.

Especially the financing model is an issue for many players. Overall, many players do not like the changes that FragPunk underwent compared to the beta. One player complains on Steam:

“Coming from the alpha and beta phase, FragPunk is like seeing a really cute baby that then slowly turns into the ugliest child you can imagine.”

Other reviews read similarly. The Steam user Solomon Muto writes, “The beta was the best game I have ever played. Now there are 9 currencies, weapon and lancer skin cards, 18 menus, and the slowest movement I have ever seen.”

The tragic thing about the criticism is that the basic gameplay is fun for many players. A Steam review summarizes the release mood very aptly: “The gameplay is fun, but the monetization is horrific.”

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Should you test FragPunk? Yes, if you enjoy competitive shooters like Valorant or CS2, you should test FragPunk. The game is fundamentally free at first, and you should decide for yourself whether you like the gameplay or not. And if the many different currencies still scare you off, you can easily uninstall it and forget about it forever.

If FragPunk has disappointed you and you are looking for an upcoming shooter to look forward to in 2025, you can find 9 more titles that will be released this year and might interest you in our list on MeinMMO: 10 new shooters that are particularly interesting in 2025 – These releases you should mark on your calendar

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Actor from Dragon Age reveals that he prefers to play a woman in the role-playing game to seduce himself

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In Dragon Age, you can form relationships with various characters. An actor of the role-playing game prefers to seduce himself.

Who is it about? Gareth David-Lloyd (43) is a British actor best known for his role in the sci-fi series Torchwood. There he played Ianto Jones.

In 2014, the 43-year-old gained additional recognition among gamers, especially among role-playing fans, when he voiced the companion “Solas” in Dragon Age: Inquisition. In 2024, he returned to the role of Solas in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

At the York Comic Con, Gareth David-Lloyd answered questions from some fans. One of the questions was which character he romanced in Dragon Age: Inquisition (via TikTok).

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest installment in the role-playing series. Here you see a trailer:

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unleashes the Dragon in Official Launch Trailer

Actor Goes the Extra Mile to Have a Relationship with Himself

Which romance did the actor choose? Gareth David-Lloyd explains that he first pursued a romance with Josephine Montilyet in Dragon Age: Inquisition. However, he described it as “miserable”. Next, he tried it with Cassandra Pentaghast. “Yes, that was good,” he concluded.

In the third run, the actor played a female character and entered into a relationship with Solas. However, he humorously did not mention Solas, saying: “Last time, I created a female character and started a romance with myself – which was the best.”

In the comments of the TikTok videos showing the Q&A session with Gareth David-Lloyd, some users joke that it fits perfectly with the character Solas. He would also enter into a relationship with himself.

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How popular is Dragon Age: Inquisition? Dragon Age: Inquisition is highly regarded by many role-playing fans and even won the Game of the Year award in 2014. On the review platform Metacritic, the 11-year-old title has a strong rating of 85.

For 10 years, players waited for a continuation of the series, until in 2024 the eagerly awaited sequel Veilguard arrived. However, this splits the community. While some find it praise-worthy, others are very critical: The press and Metacritic praise Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which will cause huge disputes with the players

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