With the new expansion Wilderness of Talandre, the developers of Throne and Liberty aim to bring new momentum to the MMORPG. Specifically, content for solo players and PvP is the focus.
How is Throne and Liberty doing? Throne and Liberty has lost a large majority of its players more than four months after its release. The MMORPG can only attract about 35,000 – 40,000 players at peak times. At launch, there were still over 335,000 (via SteamDB).
The ratings of the MMORPG on Steam also paint a negative picture. While only 68% of players liked the MMORPG from the beginning, this number decreased to 61% in recent reviews.
One example: User Zoe, with over 1,000 hours of gameplay, writes in a review on Steam about the fear of missing out if one does not play every day, an addictive design, and that the MMORPG has eventually turned into a second job. Almost 200 players find the review helpful.
With the new expansion “Wilderness of Talandre,” the developers want to revive the MMORPG and attract both new and returning players. To achieve this, they have devised two new main features that they are now presenting.
Throne and Liberty has already lost most players in the first two months:
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Throne and Liberty loses more than 70 percent of players on Steam in 2 months
What kind of content is that? In a new video on the YouTube channel of Throne and Liberty, the developers talked about the upcoming expansion “Wilderness of Talandre.” Publishing Partner Producer “godspeed” has already introduced the two most important features.
The new expansion will introduce 4 solo player dungeons into the MMORPG. They are primarily aimed at solo players and those who have little experience with the genre. These dungeons are meant to serve as a kind of practice to prepare players for more difficult challenges.
To ensure that players can master the challenge alone, there will be various buffs in the dungeons that players can collect to succeed as a healer, DD, or tank on their own.
What else was presented? The second pillar of content revolves around PvP, which plays an important role in Throne and Liberty. In addition to castle sieges, there are currently PvP activities in the game almost every hour that can reward players or fall into others’ hands if one does not participate.
This will also remain an important aspect of Throne and Liberty in the new expansion. The regular player base can look forward to the “Nebula Island” in the new expansion. A cross-server PvP area for level 55, consisting of 5 zones. While one zone is always at peace, PvP is enabled everywhere else.
The zones offer different events, open-world bosses, and other activities that grant a new currency called “Nebula Stones.” This currency can be exchanged for items and also provides access to the new accessory system, which will be explained in detail at a later time.
Otherwise, players can expect a new battle pass with new emotes, cosmetic items, and a new weapon set, as well as balance and system changes for the MMORPG.
Whether Throne and Liberty can reclaim a part of its player base with solo dungeon content aimed more at beginners and returners, along with new content that requires a lot of PvP, is questionable. The developers seem not to be directly addressing the core problems identified by players: Players cite two reasons why Amazon Games’ new MMORPG is much worse than it could be
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The MOBA League of Legends is currently dominating the streaming platform Twitch. MeinMMO has exclusive figures on which league and which players in LoL are most watched by German viewers. The German fan of LoL either watches German-speaking players or the absolute world stars.
This is the situation: League of Legends is experiencing a resurgence on Twitch at the beginning of 2025 because Riot Games has changed the rules so that streamers can now participate in the regional leagues and form their own teams there. Before 2025, this was practically impossible. Now, many former elite players have turned to streaming, and viewers are captivated by how they play, train, and interact with each other.
The tremendous success of LoL on Twitch is reflected in the statistics:
In January 2025, League of Legends was the most-watched game on Twitch, ahead of GTA 5 and Marvel Rivals.
In Germany, NoWay4U (+50% viewer hours compared to the previous month), who even plays in the NLC, and Tolkin (+131%), the main caster, are benefiting significantly from the LoL boom in January 2025.
We at MeinMMO have now received exclusive data on the viewing behavior of German viewers from the analysis platform Esports Charts.
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Germans prefer to watch the stars in South Korea
Which league are German viewers watching? A statistic shows which league had the most German viewers at its peak:
Here, the Koreans are clearly ahead. During a stream by Tolkin about the LCK Cup on January 22, a peak of 91,033 viewers tuned in.
In second place is the local Prime League with 32,601 viewers. The peak was reached during a game by Eintracht Spandau featuring the influencer HandOFBlood.
The European professional league LEC is in fourth place with 25,226 viewers. Interestingly, most Germans are not watching top games from G2, but are following the German team SK, which is at the bottom of the table.
In fifth place is the Chinese league LP – but significantly trailing, with 9,982 viewers.
It is notable that the top-tier Chinese league, at least in January 2025, plays a subordinate role and that the newly formed US league LTA has no role at all. There also seems to be little interest in the strong European leagues in France and Spain.
German fans do not want to see the best German players, but rather Hänno’s team
Which were the most-watched games with German participation?
In a second statistic concerning the most-watched matches with German participation, it shows that Eintracht Spandau is leading: The matches of the Berlin team reached the most viewers. Even more than the hyped opening match of NORD against Los Ratones, where NoWay was the only German representative.
Surprisingly, SK appears in this statistic in fourth place, being at the very bottom of the LEC hierarchy but is the only German team in the league and has two German players on the team.
One would rather expect a game from G2 to be among them: Here, Broken Blade, the currently strongest German player on the top lane, is playing. Also, Fnatic has a true star in Upset.
Yet both do not appear in the statistics.
Twitch streamer Tolkin plays a crucial role in the German market
An expert says: Viktor Proniakin is the Product Manager at Esports Charts. He emphasizes the role of the German co-streamer Tolkin:
The data reveal several important trends in the German-speaking esports audience. […] The co-stream of the LCK Cup by Tolkin stands out, which recorded a massive peak of 91,033 German-speaking viewers. This peak underscores the growing influence of streamers on viewer numbers in esports, especially when they bring their own fanbase to international tournaments.
Especially local leagues like Prime League and NLC continue to dominate German esports consumption, with Prime League at the forefront. These numbers reflect the strong regional loyalty of the audience, but they also underscore the increasing trend toward crossover between streamers and traditional esports events. The difference between global esports tournaments like LEC and LPL compared to regional events shows that viewers prefer content that aligns with their local teams and personalities, providing a clear roadmap for future esports content strategies.
Germans watch either world-class players like Showmaker or their favorite streamer in LoL
What’s behind it. On one hand, Riot Games’ strategy of utilizing local streamers and well-known influencers to push esports seems to be working. Leagues like NLC or even Prime League are suddenly more exciting than professional leagues.
On the other hand, “the very best LoL with the biggest superstars” in the LCK is still three times stronger than anything in the regional market. Especially when what is happening there is explained by a German streamer.
Tolkin.
The clear losers are the leagues “in the middle,” such as the professional leagues LEC, LTA, or LPL. They no longer hold the allure for German fans. The rise of Prime League or NLC comes at their expense.
This aligns with the general sentiment that there is just “too much LoL” being shown and that as a fan, one must choose some competitions if they don’t want to spend 80 hours a week hanging out on Twitch.
People will likely watch Eintracht Spandau, the LCK, and maybe even Nord if NoWay has an exciting game – but then also track what the Chinese are doing or what Broken Blade is up to; that’s too much. They will only be seen again when they appear at MSI or Worlds.
This also has tradition: In the West, viewers traditionally closely follow the South Korean league, while they only engage with the LPL when an international tournament is at hand.
The trend seems to suggest that the German viewer watches two types of LoL esports:
Either I know the people because they are from my country and I like them
Or I watch what Faker and Showmaker are doing because they are the biggest and I can still learn something from them
Everything in between is not as interesting for the German viewers.
In football, that would be a fan who either goes to the local sports field or checks out what Cristiano Ronaldo is doing.
February 2025 in Pokémon GO is approaching. We provide you with an overview of all events, raid bosses, and other dates.
In Pokémon GO, there are various events that you can take advantage of. These include the weekly raid and spotlight hours, as well as the relatively new Dyna-Monday.
Additionally, there are monthly events like Community Day, as well as special events such as raid days or themed events.
We give you the overview: Which raid bosses are active when? When is which event running? And what are the highlights? Check out the list below!
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Pokémon GO Events in January 2025 – Dates and Bonuses
Here you will find all dates and events in February 2025. Possible shiny Pokémon are marked with an asterisk*. For some events, only the (English) titles are known so far. As soon as more details about the dates are known, you will find corresponding links in the list.
Date
Event
February 1 – 6
Mega Raids with Mega Meditalis*
February 1 – 6
5-Star Raids with Dialga*
Every Weekend from February 3 to March 2
Crypto Raids with Regirock*
February 3
Dyna-Monday with Lavados*
February 4
Spotlight Hour with Kanivanha* and double evolution XP
February 5
Raid Hour with Dialga*
February 5 – 8
Small Yet Strong
February 6 – 17
Mega Raids with Mega Despotar*
February 6 – 17
5-Star Raids with Cupidos
February 9
Community Day (Pokémon yet unknown)
February 10
Dyna-Monday with Raffel*
February 11
Spotlight Hour with Libiskus* and double catch Stardust
In the short month of February, there are indeed several dates and Pokémon that look interesting.
Cupidos returns as a regular 5-Star Boss. This could easily be missed last year, as it was only available in a very narrow window and then also as a top raid – on Valentine’s Day. This did not go well for many. If you want it, you can finally catch up now.
The Way to Einall will be an exciting event with many legendary Pokémon. In general, however, it leads to the actual highlight: The global GO Tour, which will be the first top date of the year as a major event in spring.
We will add more highlights as clearer information about the individual dates becomes available.
February is a shorter month, so March is not far away. And with that, the GO Tour is also approaching rapidly. There you’ll find strong Pokémon and can take advantage of some bonuses. If you need an overview: Here are all the details about the global Pokémon GO Tour: Einall.
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A player complains about a seller: Because he sold his parents an overpriced HDMI cable. The problem is that not every HDMI cable is just a cable.
A player angrily reports on Reddit that his parents have bought a new TV. But the problem is not the TV, but the accessories: on the one hand an HDMI cable and on the other a power outlet with surge protection. Total cost: 300 US dollars for the outlet and 80 US dollars for the HDMI cable. He is particularly upset about the HDMI cable.
In another post on Reddit, he explained that his parents didn’t really care and were only somewhat concerned about the money. User s1lv_aCe explains in another post that he is not even concerned about the money: It’s all about the principle that the seller has swindled his ignorant parents and that such things simply cannot happen:
[…] I will return it myself if I can’t convince them… I explained it to them and they seem to understand that they have at least been cheated now, but they still don’t seem to care too much about getting their money back. It’s the principle that bothers me, not even the money.
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An HDMI cable is not just an HDMI cable
What is the problem with HDMI? The problem is that an HDMI cable is not just an HDMI cable. This is mainly due to the peculiarities and specifications. In particular, bandwidth plays an important role: The higher the bandwidth, the more data can be transported, and the better resolution you get (via eaton.com):
Category 1 without Ethernet: 1080i or 720p (4.95 GB/s)
Category 1 with Ethernet: 1080i or 720p, with dedicated Ethernet channel (4.95 GB/s)
Category 2 without Ethernet: 1080p or 4K @ 30 Hz (10.2 GB/s)
Category 2 with Ethernet: 1080p or 4K @ 30 Hz, with dedicated Ethernet channel (10.2 GB/s)
Additionally, there are often different standards hidden behind the bandwidth: At 4.95 GB/s you usually get HDMI 1.0, while the latest standard HDMI 2.1 is 48.0 GB/s. However, this standard also comes with some additional features: For example, you only get Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD with HDMI 1.4.
Does a good HDMI cable have to be expensive? No, it doesn’t have to be. When buying a new cable, pay attention to the specifications: If the cable supports HDMI 2.1 with 48 GB/s, you usually get the fastest and best cable, but there can also be differences in detail. Since 2020, there is as per Prad.de a certification requirement for all high-performance HDMI cables so that no nonsense can be sold to you.
On Amazon, you pay around 14 euros for a decent cable with a length of 2 meters, HDMI 2.1, and current standards. So, it doesn’t have to be 80 euros.
Amazon tried for 15 years to defeat Steam. The former vice president of Prime Gaming now knows why they failed.
The cover image features Gabe Newell, the president of Valve, the company behind Steam.
Who is it about? The American Ethan Evans reports on the social network LinkedIn about Amazon’s fight against Valve and Steam. Evans was the vice president of Prime Gaming at Amazon, the gaming division of the company.
Overall, Evans worked for Amazon for over 15 years and claims to have built Prime Gaming alongside two colleagues (via LinkedIn).
There are various games on Steam, in addition to well-known AAA titles, you will also find interesting new releases from smaller studios:
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“Gamers already had the solution to their problems”
What does Evans say about the fight against Steam? Evans recounts on LinkedIn that Amazon tried to beat Steam for more than 15 years.
First, Amazon acquired a small game store, Reflexive Entertainment, and wanted to make it bigger.
Then, after acquiring Twitch, they founded their own game store and thought players would automatically use it because they use Twitch.
Lastly, Amazon introduced “Luna,” a streaming service for games to enable gaming without a high-end PC.
But despite being “at least 250 times larger” and trying everything, Evans explains that Goliath ultimately lost the fight against David.
The mistake was underestimating why gamers used Steam. Steam is not just a store, but also a social network, a library, and with Achievements, it also serves as a trophy cabinet. He says, “Gamers already had the solution to their problems” and they will not switch platforms just because a new one exists.
Amazon needed to offer something significantly better to persuade players to switch platforms, but failed to do so. Evans realized, “Just because you are big enough to create something doesn’t mean people will use it.”
Evans reflects that Amazon should have understood the customers, namely the gamers, before taking major steps.
What makes Steam so special for gamers? In recent years, many stores and launchers have tried to compete with Steam, but the platform remains the undisputed king. Players all have different reasons for staying with Steam, but as Evans recognized, the platform’s diversity plays a major role.
Steam offers a huge selection of games and allows gamers to simply scroll through the various categories of the store in search of new games and discover new titles – titles that are often not available on other launchers. Of course, as a PC gamer, you are also connected with your friends on Steam and see what games they are playing or wish for. And with Achievements, Steam provides an additional rewarding incentive for trophy hunters and gamers who want to complete all games.
One of the best games of its time was released with a small glitch. The dramatic climax of the story became a laughing stock.
Glitches and bugs are mostly either annoying or funny. Small game errors can unexpectedly – and unwittingly – lighten a serious scene, but they can also completely derail the dramatic climax of a game.
This happened to a game that is still highly praised for its story. In the grand finale, Heavy Rain had a bug that could turn a concerned father into an annoying screamer.
There are often absurd bugs in MMORPGs as well – like in WoW:
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What kind of game is Heavy Rain? Heavy Rain was a really good game for its time. It was released in February 2010 exclusively for the PlayStation 3, but was later also released on PC on Steam. The graphics were sharp for that time, the story was captivating, and due to many different choices, the game had a high replay value. The game was more of an interactive movie with many twists. The story, dialogues, and decisions were clearly in focus.
Basically, the story can be summarized quickly:
The family man Ethan Mars lives a good life as an architect, together with his wife Grace and his two children Jason and Shaun. When Jason is fatally injured in a car accident, that is just the first of two strokes of fate. Shortly thereafter, his second son Shaun is kidnapped – by a serial killer who has already taken several children.
Ethan then has to complete several “trials” for the kidnapper to earn the right to see his son again.
The game frequently switches perspectives. Sometimes you are Ethan Mars, sometimes a reporter, sometimes an FBI agent, and sometimes a private detective, all of whom want to solve the mystery behind the kidnapper.
It is a game with many emotions and a very dramatic climax that can unfold in many different ways – depending on prior decisions made. A powerful story that captivates.
In search of his son, Ethan Mars must pass many trials.
Press X for SHAUN!
What kind of glitch is that? In several scenes within the game, you have the opportunity to call out for someone by pressing the X button – mostly for the son Shaun. This was meant to add extra drama to scenes by having you, as a panicked and concerned father, call out for your son.
Basically a small, good feature that contributes greatly to the atmosphere.
The problem is that this very feature could trigger a bug in the grand finale of the game. Because actually, the “Press X to call Shaun” function should have been disabled as soon as a cutscene begins and the characters start to converse.
But particularly in the finale, it often happened that this did not occur. It is the moment when you can find Ethan’s son, when the killer is revealed, and where it is decided which characters survive and which die. Dramatic, gripping. And unfortunately often bugged.
You could continuously call out for Shaun by pressing the X button. This made the scene not only very silly but also overwrote all other lines that Ethan was supposed to say. The glorious outcome of how the finale plays out with this glitch can be seen here:
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Whether Ethan is being shot, pulling his son out of the water, or begging the killer for mercy – every dialogue can instantly be overwritten by a “SHAUN!” in three different vocal tones.
Heavy Rain is just one of many examples where a small, annoying glitch suddenly turns a dramatic and thrilling sequence into a silly comedy sketch. On one hand, it is very unfortunate when the dramatic climax of a fantastic game is completely ruined by such a glitch – on the other hand, it has created a memory that remains in the minds of many Heavy Rain fans even today.
It won’t be long until the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, and the closer it gets, the more attention the game receives. By now, players are probably wondering whether a purchase is worthwhile and what this hunting game is really about – we’re here to advise you and explain without complicated descriptions what you should know.
The most important information summarized:
Name: Monster Hunter Wilds
Price: Between €69.99 and €109.99 (depending on edition)
Genre: ARPG
Release: February 27, 2025
Developer: CAPCOM
What is the goal of the game? Create a hunter, hunt monsters, and become stronger.
Is there crossplay? Yes.
However, Monster Hunter Wilds offers much more, and if you have read this far and want to learn more, then keep scrolling. We will briefly explain what to expect in the game and for whom the game is worthwhile.
With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual points:
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Then you follow the story and first get to know what it means to be a hunter. You learn about the 14 different weapons, how to track monsters, and then eliminate them using traps, other monsters, or your environment – just like a real hunter.
Monster Hunter Wilds offers exciting battles
The story is an important part of introducing you to the life of hunters, but it is not the core of the game – that is the hunts and upgrading your equipment. If you defeat monsters, you can carve them up and then forge their resources into new weapons and armor at the forge.
You set the actual goal of the game yourself. You can complete your monster catalog, try to obtain the best equipment, dress your hunter stylishly and combine the best fashionable armors or even perform speedruns and attempt to defeat monsters in record time.
The highlight of the game: The monsters and the hunt
As for the highlight, it is clearly the monsters and their hunts, and for good reason. No hunt is like another, and every monster comes with new dangers that you must consider as a hunter.
Not every tactic works on every monster. Often you have to improvise and catch the right moment to attack the beasts. This thrill combined with the exciting battles leads to glorious moments when you come out victorious. At one moment you’re fighting a lava monkey, the next a tar-spitting worm.
Additionally, the hunt is not a quick endeavor, as it can take 30 minutes or more and require everything from you, depending on which monster you challenge. If you play as a team with your friends and comrades, the hunt becomes even more fun. In a team, you can explore the wildest tactics.
Who should consider getting the game?
The game is particularly worthwhile for players who are looking for a challenge, enjoy grinding, or like to take their time while gaming. Monster Hunter Wilds provides almost every type of player with the chance to become immersed in the world of monsters.
The approach to the hunts can be individually adjusted at any time according to your wishes – thus, maximum gaming fun is almost guaranteed. Additionally, co-op is not mandatory. Through helper hunters (NPCs), you can also successfully carry out your hunts solo.
However, you should not get the game if you are looking for an alternative to Dark Souls or Elden Ring. Many battles can be prolonged depending on your approach and may take up to 50 minutes. Also, there are no life indicators for the monsters, so you have to beat on them wildly until they are eventually defeated – which can be particularly confusing for Souls players. You should therefore know the following conclusion:
Pros
Offers a huge world to explore
Each monster is unique and requires a specific tactic
Can be played excellently in co-op thanks to crossplay
Story is simple and not crucial for understanding
Features a satisfying reward system
Fashion is not neglected
Also well playable solo
Cons
Battles can be lengthy
Beginners may feel overwhelmed by the many possibilities and tactics
The Twitch streamer Jens “Knossi” Knossalla has been publicly in a relationship with the influencer Lia Mitrou since 2020. Five years later, he talks about his fear that his partner will leave him as soon as she can truly see him.
Which streamer is it about? Jens “Knossi” Knossalla is an entertainer through and through. With his entertaining and lively manner, he is extremely successful on Twitch. In June 2024, the streamer announced the engagement with his partner Lia Mitrou, whose appearances are often a highlight of his streams.
In a recent stream, Knossi once again shared insights into his relationship.
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Knossi thought: Once she sees him, she won’t want him anymore
What was the deal with the surgery? Knossi explains that his partner Lia entered into a relationship with him when she had limited vision. According to him, she wore such thick glasses that her eyes looked very small, “like a mole”.
When she finally wanted to correct her eyes with surgery, their expectations were different. Lia had been particularly looking forward to being able to perceive colors better and seeing overall more sharply, according to Knossi.
He, on the other hand, was sure: He would lose his wife once she could see him properly.
This is how it went down: As Knossi further narrates, Lia’s eyes were initially covered after the surgery. The night before the eye protection was to be removed, he didn’t sleep at all and woke up drenched in sweat.
The next morning, he already had two messages on WhatsApp from his partner. For him, it was clear: “She must have gone through the pictures, she must have checked who she is actually with.”
The moment of truth then came in the form of a video call. To his relief, Lia was not too startled when she saw her partner. Her verdict: He looks different, but good. He was very relieved about that. At their first in-person meeting, she summarized again: He looks different, but he still smells the same.
The streamer emphasizes: This is not a “funny story”, he had indeed been very worried that his partner might not find him attractive anymore. Fortunately, he still has money, he jokes.
In Path of Exile 2 many players have seen everything that the ARPG currently has to offer. Now the developers announce when new content and classes can be expected.
When will there be new content for Path of Exile 2? In an announcement on PathofExile.com, the developers have announced that they are still working on the new update 0.2.0. According to their statement, the update is expected to be released in about a month, so likely at the end of March 2025.
In the past, they have already confirmed that update 0.2.0 will be a big one, with many new features and significant changes (via PathofExile.com). There may even be new classes, as the developers are now hinting.
This is how bosses are created in Path of Exile 2:
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New Season and New Classes
Will new classes be available during Early Access? Yes, the developers have confirmed in their new post that new classes will be added during Early Access. Their announcement (via PathofExile.com) is actually about a speedrun tournament for PoE2, but in a side note about the tournament rewards, the developers confirm this. They write: “Future events will include other classes as soon as they are added to Early Access.”
New classes for Path of Exile 2 will be added during Early Access on Steam and consoles. While this news should actually please all players, the community is predominantly expressing critical voices.
What do the critics say? The community is very concerned about the release timeline of Path of Exile 2. For them, update 0.2.0 along with the new season comes too late, and now hearing that they are still working on it sets alarm bells ringing for gamers.
Originally, Early Access was only supposed to last 6-12 months and Path of Exile 2 was to be released as a full version by the end of the year at the latest. Players are critically viewing this:
Player nycplayboy78 writes on Reddit: “At this point, GGG is not really good at managing schedules/timeframes. They always need more time to do whatever…..”
linivx does not believe on Reddit anymore: “I will eat my socks if they don’t extend the early access period by 6-12 months!”
Also shot-the-pleb asks on Reddit: “Is the release of the full game in December still on schedule?” and receives from SquinkyEXE on Reddit the answer: “Good joke.”
So far, players’ concerns remain unconfirmed. The developers have not yet provided an update on adherence to the release timeline, leaving the community to speculate.
Generation Z is pushing into the job market. According to statistics, a large proportion have a university degree. However, this is precisely what is becoming a downfall for some young people, as there are too many applicants for too few positions. In Germany, every 5th employee is overqualified.
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Many young people are currently pushing into the job market and some are already complaining about their peers. However, young people who have just graduated from university often share the same problem: they are extremely well-educated like hardly any other generation. And this is precisely what is becoming their downfall in the job market.
Many university graduates are desperately searching for a job that matches their qualifications
The English-speaking BBC has investigated how Generation Z behaves in the job market. And the results are surprising. Every year there are millions of new university graduates entering the job market looking for a job. However, many of them do not find a position in the field for which they studied. In the end, they work for a delivery service or as police assistants.
As an example, a young woman is mentioned who graduated in finance from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and ends up working as a masseuse in a sports clinic. And she is not the only one from her year: she says that many of her peers from Generation Z who accompanied her in her master’s studies “were looking for a job for the first time and very few found one.”
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In Germany, about every 5th employee is overqualified for their job
How bad is it in Europe? In Europe, the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat for short) regularly collects data from numerous EU countries. In a data analysis in 2024 Eurostat found that on average, every 5th employee is overqualified for their job.
Spain is the most affected country with over 30%, while Iceland is the least affected with around 10%. Germany has an average of around 20%.
This is also reflected in the statistics: While the proportion of academics was still 7% in 1975, it has risen to 21% in 2021—significantly more than ever before in Germany. Other fields that are desperately searching for employees are also feeling the effects.
Generation Z is facing two major problems beyond criticism. On one hand, rents are becoming increasingly expensive, and on the other hand, people no longer want to take any job just to earn money. And this is especially not well-received by older generations, who refer to their own life paths: Generation Z is currently facing two major problems, one of which cannot be solved without help.
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After the official servers of the MMORPG City of Heroes were shut down in 2012, many fans started their own private servers to continue playing the game. After five years full of updates and events, the official developers finally approached the operators in 2024.
Note: This article was updated on February 20, 2025, to provide a more accurate representation of events and to avoid misunderstandings regarding the timing of occurrences.
Despite its popularity, the game was shut down in December 2012. The operator NCSoft justified this with declining revenues, making the continued operation of the servers no longer profitable. Additionally, three other MMORPGs from the company were already on the horizon.
Here you can watch a trailer for City of Heroes:
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5 years illegal, now completely legal
How did fans react to the shutdown? Over the years, fans started various private servers – without permission from NCSoft. They operated these in a legal grey area for a long time. They even created new content and patches, thus independently advancing development.
However, since they were operating without permission, the rights holders at NCSoft had the opportunity to sue the operators of the private servers at any time, thereby enforcing a shutdown. After years of uncertainty, NCSoft surprisingly decided in January 2024 to grant an official license to one of the largest private servers.
What kind of server is this? The “City of Heroes” private server “Homecoming” was illegally developed for over 5 years between 2019 and 2024, always with the fear that the developers could demand a shutdown at any time. Even before the licensing, the server developed into one of the most advanced and received many new patches and events.
Back then, the number of registered players grew to over 100,000, which likely also sparked interest from NCSoft. As the original developers and rights holders, they did not want to take away the fun from the fans, but rather granted the developers of “Homecoming” an official license to operate and further develop the MMORPG (via homecomingservers.com).
Even after the licensing in 2024, there remained the possibility that NCSoft could pull the plug, but for the developers, this felt like a knightly honor that very few private servers would ever receive.
Here you will find the best talents in the EA FC 25 career mode. We show you players with potential for all positions: whether goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, or striker.
Which talents does this list show for EA FC 25? In this list, you will find the talents with the greatest potential collected. You will find talents for every position:
Goalkeeper (GK)
Defender (CB, LB, RB)
Midfielder (CM, CAM, CDM)
Winger (LM, RM, LF, RF)
Forward (ST, CF)
These talents are usually under 23 years old and have a lot of development potential ahead.
What does potential mean in EA FC 25? Potential in FC 25 indicates how much a player can develop. For example, a player with a current rating of 85 could have a potential of 93. Through good performances and intensive training, you can gradually improve this player up to this maximum rating.
However, the potential is dynamic and not fixed. It can change positively or negatively through your actions.
Why do I need talents in FC 25? Many young talents are cheaper to acquire than established stars. You can sign them, train them, and develop them into world-class players for your club – or sell them for a profit that will improve your club’s financial situation.
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EA FC 25 trailer shows new features for the career mode
FC 25: The 25 talents with the highest potential
What kind of list is this? Here, we show you the greatest talents with the highest potential in EA FC 25. The players are a maximum of 23 years old. Since they are still relatively young, they have plenty of room for development. They can become some of the best players in career mode over the years.
If you are looking for cheaper talents, we have compiled a list of 10 talents under 10 million for you below.
These are the selection criteria: Here we present you 10 players who are not too expensive and do not exceed a market value of 10 million. These can especially help you at the beginning of your career when the budget is still a bit tighter.
Player
Age
Rating
Potential
Position
Market Value
Geovany Quenda
17
70
88
RF, RM, LF
4 million
Pau Cubarsí
17
72
88
CB
5.5 million
Semih Kılıçsoy
18
72
88
ST, LF, RM
6 million
Franco Mastantuono
16
69
87
CAM, RM
3.5 million
Assan Ouédraogo
18
96
87
CAM, CM
3.5 million
Claudio Echeverri
18
71
87
CAM
4.8 million
Assane Diao Diaoune
18
71
87
RM, LM
4.8 million
Kendry Páez
17
72
87
CAM, RF, CM
5.5 million
Karim Konaté
20
73
87
ST
7.5 million
Paris Brunner
18
65
87
ST, LM
2.3 million
Best talents for GK – Strong goalkeepers with potential
Here you will find the goalkeeper talents with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap goalkeeper talents, check out the post on goalkeeper talents in EA FC 25.
Player
Age
Rating
Potential
Position
Market Value
G. Restes
19
78
88
GK
26 million
G. Mamardashvili
23
85
88
GK
57.5 million
F. Jörgensen
22
77
86
GK
20.5 million
L. Chevalier
22
80
86
GK
27.5 million
A. Trubin
22
78
86
GK
27.5 million
Agirrezabala
23
77
85
GK
20 million
D. Seimen
18
63
84
GK
1.4 million
J. Urbig
20
73
84
GK
6 million
J. Trafford
21
73
84
GK
6 million
Luiz Júnior
23
76
84
GK
14.5 million
Best talents for CB – Strong Centre Backs with potential
Here you will find the CB talents with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap center-back talents, check out the post on the CB talents in EA FC 25.
Name
Age
Rating
Potential
Positions
Market Value
William Saliba
23
87
89
CB
92 million
Pau Cubarsí
17
72
88
CB
5.5 million
Jorrel Hato
18
75
88
LB, CB
12.5 million
Giorgio Scalvini
20
78
88
CB
29 million
António Silva
20
79
87
CB
36 million
Gonçalo Inácio
22
80
87
CB, LB, CDM
40 million
Joško Gvardiol
22
83
87
LB, CB
49.5 million
Lucas Beraldo
20
77
86
CB, LB
21.5 million
Luka Vušković
17
64
86
CB
1.7 million
Ousmane Diomande
20
78
86
CB
29 million
Best talents for LB, RB, RWB, LWB – Strong Full Backs with Potential
Here you will find the talents for LB, RB, RWB, LWB with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap full-back talents, check out the post on the LB/RB/RWB/LWB talents in EA FC 25.
Name
Age
Rating
Potential
Positions
Market Value
Eduardo Camavinga
21
83
90
CM, CDM, LB
73.5 million
Balde
20
81
89
LB, RB, LM
54 million
Jorrel Hato
18
75
88
LB, CB
12.5 million
Archie Gray
18
73
87
CDM, RB
6.5 million
Gonçalo Bernardo Inácio
22
80
87
CB, LB, CDM
40 million
Nuno Mendes
22
83
87
LB
49.5 million
Joško Gvardiol
22
83
87
LB, CB
49.5 million
Alphonso Davies
23
82
87
LB, LM
43 million
Lucas Beraldo
20
82
86
CB, LB
21.5 million
Destiny Udogie
21
82
86
LB
41.5 million
Best talents for LM, RM, RF, LF – Strong Winger talents with Potential
Here you will find the talents for LM, RM, RF, LF with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap winger talents, check out the post on the LM/RM/LF/RF talents in EA FC 25.
Name
Age
Rating
Potential
Positions
Market Value
Lamine Yamal
16
81
94
RF, LF
58 million
Vini Jr.
23
90
94
LF, ST
171 million
Jamal Musiala
21
87
93
CAM, LM, CM
128 million
Florian Wirtz
21
88
92
CAM, LM
133 million
Endrick
17
77
91
ST, RF
24 million
Rodrygo
23
86
91
RF, ST
102.5 million
Arda Güler
19
78
90
CAM, RF
33.5 million
Gavi
19
83
90
CM, LF
70.5 million
Pedri
21
86
90
CM, LF
98.5 million
Balde
20
81
89
LB, RB, LM
54 million
Best talents for CM, CDM, CAM – Strong Midfield talents with Potential
Here you will find the talents for CM, CDM, CAM with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap winger talents, check out the post on the CM/CDM/CAM talents in EA FC 25.
Player
Age
Overall Value
Potential
Position
Market Value
Jude Bellingham
21
90
94
CAM, CM
174.5 million
Jamal Musiala
21
87
93
CAM, LM, CM
128 million
Florian Wirtz
21
88
92
CAM, LM
133.5 million
Warren Zaïre-Emery
18
80
90
CM, CDM
44.5 million
Arda Güler
19
78
90
CAM, RM
33.5 million
Gavi
21
86
90
CM, LF
70.5 million
Pedri
21
86
90
CM, LF
98.5 million
Eduardo Camavinga
21
83
90
CM, CDM, LB
73.5 million
Cole Palmer
22
85
89
RM, CAM
78.5 million
Xavi Simons
21
83
89
CAM, LF
58.5 million
Best talents for ST, CF – Strong Striker talents with Potential
Here you will find the talents for ST, CF with the highest potential. If you are looking for cheap striker talents, check out the post on the ST/CF talents in EA FC 25.
Player
Age
Overall Value
Potential
Position
Market Value
Vini Jr.
23
90
94
LF, ST
171.5 million
Erling Haaland
23
91
93
ST
172.5 million
Endrick
17
77
91
ST, RF
24 million
Rodrygo
23
86
91
RF, ST
102.5 million
Semih Kılıçsoy
18
72
88
ST, LF, RM
6 million
Mathys Tel
19
77
88
ST, LM, RM
23 million
Benjamin Šeško
21
79
88
ST
39.5 million
Victor Boniface
23
82
88
ST
48.5 million
Takefusa Kubo
23
81
88
ST, RF, RM
51.5 million
Vitor Roque
23
81
87
ST, RF, LF
16.5 million
What do you think of the top talents? Which ones are you getting for your team? Let us know in the comments! And if you are also interested in Ultimate Team alongside career mode, we have good options for cheap, strong players for you here: EA FC 25 Evolutions: 6 strong options for upgrading the EVOs
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Players won’t have to wait long for the start of Chapter 6 Season 2 in Fortnite. The release is in just a few days. But what information is currently available about the Battle Pass, the map, and leaks? We will show you.
Update, February 17, 2025: The article has been updated with new information regarding the Battle Pass, map changes, and leaks.
When does Chapter 6 Season 2 start? The start of Chapter 6 Season 2: Lawless is on February 21, 2025. The exact time is still pending, as Epic Games may adjust the end time. Downtime has always been associated with the end of a season, and the developers will not make any exceptions here.
Epic Games will reveal this part as the end approaches. But what do leakers and teasers say about new and possible content for Season 2? You can find the details below the trailer.
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Fortnite showcases explosive gameplay in the Season 6, Chapter 2 trailer
Chapter 6 Season 2: Battle Pass for Lawless
Is there information about the Battle Pass?The new Battle Pass has been revealed and showcases its current lineup in its key art. The following skins can be seen:
A female skin with a traffic cone as a hat
The old costume of Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat
A female skin with braided hair
A new skin of Midas
A fencer with white hair
A gangster cucumber
A female skin with a devilish mask in purple
A white wolf with a coat around its shoulders
This is what the upcoming skins look like
The Map is Changing: What Leaks Say
What is going to change? According to leakers and good observers, upcoming changes have already been spotted in the promotional image of the Avatar collaboration. The following locations are said to either disappear or change according to the observation from FNAssist (via x.com):
Tanuki Terrace
Nightshift Forest
Lost Lake
Warrior’s Watch
Due to the conclusion of the live event, the demon portal and the surrounding land around Warrior’s Watch has also taken on a golden hue – a hint at the upcoming release of Midas. However, these were the only hints; more could be added at the release.
Are there already leaks circulating? According to the current leaks, players might soon be able to crack money transports to loot. The loot includes weapons and gold bars (via x.com). As for collaborations, the antagonist of Sub-Zero, Scorpion, is also expected to appear in Fortnite in the form of a skin.
For the collaboration, Epic Games has also created two new mythical weapons, fitting to the characters (via x.com).
Lastly, more collaborations are said to be on the way, including James Bond and two well-known faces from the Yakuza series. However, it is unknown whether these will actually appear or be discarded. You can find more about Fortnite here: Fortnite: The 9 Rarest Skins from 2025
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World of Warcraft is one of the oldest MMORPGs on the market, with 20 years under its belt. Yet the game still looks solid – thanks to a decision.
World of Warcraft has been around for over 2 decades now. Although the game has gone through several crises, Blizzard’s MMORPG seems to be doing quite well currently – both Classic and The War Within are well received by the community. The fact that World of Warcraft has been able to remain on the market for so long is also due to a particular decision.
Where other MMORPGs often look old and unattractive after just a few years, WoW is largely protected from this. The comic style has stood the test of time and still looks solid today – since with comic graphics, it rarely matters if the details are photo-realistic.
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WoW celebrates 20 years of the highlights of Azeroth
This is what the community thinks: In the WoW subreddit, people often point out how beautiful different areas and environments in Azeroth still look. It hardly matters whether they come from the current expansion or are already 10 or 15 years old. Each area has its own charm.
One of the most recent posts shows a small montage of several areas and how good they look. The post has received over 3,000 upvotes and a lot of comments:
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“The visuals of WoW are beautiful. I remember when I started the game without any knowledge and brought a gnome from the starting area to Ironforge. The image of that little gnome and that huge city was breathtaking, and even today I still visit Ironforge often. Also: the vibes in the areas. I can’t remember a single expansion where the visuals felt dull or out of place. They really did a perfect job there.” – _Pixzl_
“I don’t know why, but seeing this has convinced me not to use flying mounts in new areas anymore. I’m tired of seeing these beautiful things as I zoom past them at Mach-1 speed. There is so much beautiful art in this game, and I need to slow down a bit and enjoy it all. Thank you for that.” – DowntownTrojan
“With all the complaints people have about WoW – the art team is never one of them.” – __steyn
“That was one of the best decisions for WoW,” says the Game Director
Even Game Director Ion Hazzikostas spoke a few days ago in an interview with VICE about how this comic style has greatly contributed to WoW still looking good after 20 years. He said:
I can’t praise our art team enough, whether now or in the past 20 years. I believe one of the best decisions of World of Warcraft was to choose a more stylized, painterly art style that has really stood the test of time.
Even with the original graphics from back then. While people are playing and streaming Classic and Hardcore. [The graphics] still looks solid, still has its charm. We have added more details and are using all these modern capabilities of graphics cards and computer hardware. But broadly speaking, it’s this core feeling of World of Warcraft that has made it so enduring, that we are now entering our third decade and more years to come.
The shovel is an important item in Sons of the Forest to progress in the game. However, it is not that easy to get. MeinMMO shows you what you need to do for the item.
Update, April 10, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is currently up to date.
How do I get the shovel? If you want to progress quickly in Sons of the Forest, there’s no way around the shovel. Overall, you need to explore 3 dangerous caves for the item – in the correct order.
Here are the caves on the map:
The important caves for the shovel – Map source: mapgenie.io
1st Cave: Rope Gun
2nd Cave: Diving Gear
3rd Cave: Shovel
To get the shovel, you need the rope gun and the diving gear. Otherwise, you cannot complete the shovel cave to get the new tool. Before the other caves, you should already be well equipped with armor and weapons:
It’s best to save right before your cave explorations and always look around carefully. There are more important items to find here that you can only get in these caves.
If you want to see a complete guide with tips for the individual caves, you can find an English YouTube video here. At the end, at 10:20 minutes, you can also see how to get out of the shovel cave quickly.
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What do you need the shovel for? The tool helps in building the base and can improve traps. However, the shovel is also important for the story. You can only reach certain places and items if you can dig properly.
If you would rather explore and get to know the game in peace, then don’t go straight for the shovel. Build yourself a little house and ensure your protection – the story of the mysterious island won’t run away from you.
The Gun Van in GTA Online has various locations. We show you all locations on the map.
What kind of transporter is this? In GTA Online, you can now find the Gun Van. The vehicle is at a different location every day and is part of the “Los Santos Drug Wars” update. Right from the start, the vehicle caught attention by selling the powerful Railgun to you exclusively.
We show you here on the map where the Gun Van is located every day. This way, you can easily find it and do your business there.
Update from April 14, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
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GTA Online: Los Santos Drug Wars: The Last Dose – Trailer
Gun Van on the Map – All Locations
Where can you find the transporter? There are 30 possible locations on the map of GTA Online. Every day, the Gun Van changes its location.
On the interactive map (via gtaweb.eu), you can check every day where the Van is now located. When you click the link, the necessary filter is already set, so you just need to find the Van on the map.
You just need to check this map daily if you’re looking for the Van. If it’s not directly in focus, swipe around a bit on the map or zoom in or out. You recognize the location by the black transporter icon on the map.
What you need to know: In the game, you only see the icon of the Van when you are directly nearby. It doesn’t appear beforehand. You cannot find it just using the overview map within GTA Online across the entire map. Approach with a vehicle, and when you’re close to the destination, you’ll see it on the minimap.
All locations on one map: If you’re interested in all locations and not just the current one, we show you all 30 locations on the following map:
All 30 locations of the Gun Vans (Source: GTALens)
What can you get in the Van? Inside the van is an NPC who sells you armor and weapons cheaper than at the Ammu-Nation stores. Additionally, you can get some weapons and equipment there without the rank requirement that is usually necessary. To clarify a question right away: No, you cannot blow up the Van. We tried it.
Especially the Railgun is one of the highlights you can buy in the Gun Van. Because it is only available there. What the Van does not offer are MK2 variations of weapons.
How do you like the Gun Van? Do you visit it often to shop there cheaply? Or did you just get the Railgun and are not visiting it anymore for now? However, if you’re more interested in exports, you can find our guide for that here: GTA Online: Exotic Export List – Here you can find the cars
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Strategy gamers fulfill their power fantasies in 4X games. One of the most reliable suppliers of such “I conquer the world” dreams is Paradox Interactive. They have been working on a new game in Barcelona for years, with everyone assuming that it will be Europa Universalis V. Now they have introduced a new mechanic that has every world despot dreaming.
What kind of game is this? Officially, the game is called “Project Caesar,” developed by Paradox Tinto, and nobody knows exactly what the mysterious project hides.
Unofficially, everyone is clear that the game must be “Europa Universalis V.”
Europa Universalis is one of Paradox’s flagship series: The series of historical strategy games simulates the world between the 15th and 18th centuries. The current Europa Universalis IV was released in 2013 and has received so many DLCs over the last 12 years, that one has to shell out nearly €400 on Steam to get everything.
Europa Universalis V has not yet been officially announced, but what is known about the game so far sounds fantastic: Europa Universalis V is supposed to simulate the world between 1337 and 1821. Central Europe alone is expected to fragment into 357 nations.
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Europa Universalis 4: Trailer
This jab is granted by Paradox: On February 12th, Paradox introduced a system in a new blog post on how to form new nations in Project Caesar (via Paradox).
The developers at Paradox have hidden a little jab at Civ 7 in the announcement. The text begins:
“Instead of your country automatically changing with each era, you change your nation by fulfilling certain objectives. Usually, you need to control a certain percentage of a predefined group of locations; for example, Scandinavia requires 75% of the places in the Scandinavian region.”
This alludes, of course, to the most controversial mechanic in the new Civilization 7, where you have to choose a new civilization in each of the 3 eras to continue your game. In Europa Universalis, you do not have to change nations, but usually want to. Because with an ascension to a “higher-tier” nation, you also receive higher-tier bonuses.
The world despot wants an ever-growing throne
This has been the power fantasy so far: In previous games, you could rise as an empire and shape ever larger nations, but at some point it comes to an end.
You can start as a small county in Ireland (Tier 0), then form a duchy (Tier 1), then the nation of Ireland (Tier 2), and finally Great Britain (Tier 3), but then it’s also over. The whole system of founding new nations in Europa Universalis IV is a case-by-case decision and often quickly hits its limits.
To form the next larger nation, certain requirements must be met: It’s about land ownership or having a certain culture, following a religion, or reaching a certain technology level. For some nations, you also have to complete complicated events or win wars.
Those who form such a new nation usually have special bonuses, unite more cultural groups, or even receive new tech and mission trees.
The highest goal in Europa Universalis V is to become Europe
This has been the power fantasy so far: However, in the so-called Europa Universalis V, a mechanic has now been introduced that even goes up to Tier 5. This means that not only will you form nations that historically existed, but even nations that were historically conceivable. However, these exist only if the player opts for it – they can also choose the setting that only “real” countries exist.
What is the ultimate goal? The ultimate goal in Europa Universalis V will apparently be to form a “Tier V” region – namely Europe. There are many ways to achieve this goal.
One possibility would be: You start as a Tier-0 land, perhaps somewhere in Ireland. Now you conquer some neighboring provinces and form the Tier-1 nation of Connacht.
Now you acquire the neighboring provinces and absorb them until you become the Tier-2 nation of Ireland.
Now it’s Scotland, Wales, and England’s turn. Once the power has consolidated, you rise to the Tier-3 nation of Great Britain.
Now it would be possible to grab Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. You then declare the ahistorical “Kingdom of the North Sea,” consisting of Great Britain and Scandinavia. However, this is also a Tier-3 empire. In EU V it will be possible to form higher or equivalent empires, just don’t downgrade – so don’t go back from Great Britain to England.
The next goal could be to form a Tier-4 nation: perhaps the Holy Roman Empire, Byzantium, or the “ahistorical” Rome: reviving the empire of the ancient Latins.
But the ultimate power fantasy is to form a Tier-5 nation: Europe itself.
Now that is a power fantasy befitting Europa Universalis.
Germany’s reigning Gamer of the Year, Maurice Weber, has come far with his relentless will to power:
This is what it’s about: In Paradox’s 4X strategy games, there are no real goals, only goals that players set for themselves. “Normally,” you rule over the entire game in Europa Universalis IV as France when you have a successful game, but it’s indeed a gigantic France that stretches from London down to Africa in the south and Istanbul in the east, encompassing South America and North America as well.
In League of Legends , a team in South Korea wanted to really prove themselves in 2025: After years of disappointment, 2025 was supposed to be the year of Gen G. and they signed the best players they could buy. Only for one position was there no money available – this is now proving to be a mistake.
What kind of team is this? Gen G. has been considered “the best team in the world” for years and is known as “the team that really needs to win the World Championship now.” In 2024, they actually had a brilliant team with two superstars, two strong players, and a mega-talent in the bot lane:
But that very talent, the 19-year-old Peyz, had a rather weak performance at Worlds. Gen G. lost in the semifinals to Faker and T1. Peyz underperformed against Gumayusi in 3 games (via reddit) and was replaced in November 2024.
For 2025, Gen G. has once again massively upgraded their roster:
With “our Lord and Savior” Chovy (23, cover photo), they have probably the best player in LoL in the mid lane since 2021
With Canyon (23), Gen G has employed a world-class jungler since 2023 who led DAMWON KIA to the World Championship title in 2020 and was named MVP of the finals
Since 2023, Kiin (25) has been playing in the top lane and is considered one of the stars in his position
In 2025, they brought back the extremely experienced ADC Ruler (26) and even gave up the super-rookie Peyz for him. Ruler had his best year in 2017, leading present-day Gen G. to the World Championship title and winning the MVP himself. Since then, he has been seen as Faker’s archrival, who brought him to tears.
Although Peyz was regarded as a mega-talent, he made a few mistakes at Worlds 2024 and was therefore sorted out as a “weak point”; Ruler was supposed to fix that.
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Das ist LoL – Einmal richtig ehrlich erklärt
With so many stars, there’s no money left for the support
What was the Achilles’ heel? With so much money being spent on 3 superstars and a very good player (Kiin), there was no money left for a supporter.
As a result, they had to let go of Lehends (26) in 2024, who was actually a solid support for the team. For the position, they brought in Duro (23), who had not played for any top team before.
Gen G. already loses the first real test
This is how it turned out: In the LCK Cup, the Gen G. roster entered its first “real test phase”. In the group, they finished with a 3-2 record, only losing to the resurgent Dplus KIA, formerly Canyon’s team.
In the playoffs, they lost the first big test against Hamwha Life with a score of 2-3 and must now go into the loser’s bracket.
The star-studded team is now under critical scrutiny (via reddit):
Duro was completely overshadowed in the support duel against Delight and is identified as a clear weak point
Ruler is also under fan criticism: he simply is no longer the player he was many years ago
Now, people are mourning on reddit the two players they had to let go. Perhaps it would have been better to allow the talented Peyz another year of development instead of banking on big names. Then there might have been enough money left for Lehends as well.
Considered old rivals.
Where are the two departures playing now? Peyz (19) has moved to China and is now playing for JD Gaming. He has traded places with Ruler there. JD Gaming currently has a record of 3-0 in the league.
Lehends has switched to NS RedForce in South Korea. He is waiting for Gen G. in the loser’s bracket and is seeking revenge. The team that loses the match will say goodbye from the LCK Cup.
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, new cards are constantly being introduced, some of which bring interesting and strong effects. One card can make it so that your opponent can hardly play.
To have successful battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you need a reasonable and well-thought-out deck to make your opponent fear. Sometimes, you don’t even need one of the strongest meta decks of TCG Pocket.
One card ensures that players have almost no way to equip their monsters with the necessary energies. The idea behind it is as genius as it is mean.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Trailer for the Collision of Space and Time Expansion
No Energies = No Attacks
What kind of card is this? The card in question is Porygon-Z. This card is of the Normal type, has 140 HP, and has an attack that requires you to equip it with 3 energy of any type. Besides a damage value of 80, the attack also has a pretty nasty effect.
If you perform the attack, the energy that your opponent generates in the next turn is randomly chosen from all types. This means it can happen that your opponent generates an Electric energy, even though they only use Water energies for their deck.
If you use Porygon-Z’s attack every turn, the effect also takes place in every turn of your opponent’s. So it becomes very difficult to supply Pokémon cards with the right energies when only inappropriate energies are generated.
What should you watch out for with this card? If you want to play a deck with Porygon-Z, you also have to consider a few things. To bring Porygon-Z into play, you first need to play a Porygon and evolve it into Porygon2. Only then can you evolve it into Porygon-Z.
Additionally, you need 3 energies to execute Porygon-Z’s attack. Since the monster only has 140 HP, it can be taken out relatively quickly by quite a few other monsters. Especially if your opponent already has fully equipped monster cards in play that no longer depend on new energies.
How do I get the card? If you want to test Porygon-Z in a deck and you haven’t received the card yet, you should open Palkia packs from the current expansion Collision of Space and Time. Here you can obtain the card.
In Monster Hunter Wilds, you can expect not only a realistically looking fauna but also regions that have their own specific characteristics. A weather phenomenon in the wind plains particularly excites parts of the community.
What kind of weather phenomenon is this? The wind plains form the first region of Monster Hunter Wilds and welcome you with sandy deserts, sparse grasslands, and fertile oases. Occasionally, the zone is visited by a weather event known as the sand flood.
Behind it lurks a massive, thundering sandstorm that does not simply appear; it carves a destructive path through the entire region. How impressive this is in practice is shown by the post from ChanceYam2278 on Reddit:
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What happens during the storm? The normally bright blue sky starts to darken. From a sand dune, the player observes an impressive wall of sand approaching the hunter on the distant horizon. The roar of the wind grows increasingly louder.
As the natural force hits the avatar, it raises its hands protectively in front of its face. Within the storm, the sandy brown shifts to a stormy blue. Lightning lashes down from the sky. An impressive backdrop that excites many fans of Monster Hunter.
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“Pretty intimidating”
How does the community react? More than 4,300 upvotes and over 160 comments show that the storm leaves a lasting impression.
roogops celebrates on Reddit: “I think it’s great that you can hear the roar of the wind, which gets stronger as the storm approaches. Such a nice little detail.”
EpicDragonz4 is surprised (via Reddit): “I recently noticed that the weather actually spreads gradually across the map while I thought it was just toggled on and off. It’s so cool what they’ve done with the weather effects in this game.”
absoIuteIyhatereddit reports on Reddit: “I have actually stood in the face of such storms before. It feels like a sting on the skin when it hits, and all light sources turn blue.”
LuminothWarrior writes on Reddit: “It’s pretty intimidating when you see that wall of sand approaching so quickly.”
What else do the regions offer? The regions undergo a day-night cycle that affects the types of monsters roaming the zone. Furthermore, the later zones also bring their own specific characteristics. At times, it can get very cold or very hot, which you should compensate for with certain consumables.
