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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Solch zeitlose Wellen wie das Original wird es jedoch nicht schlagen können. (7/7) Hier geht's zum vollständigen Artikel: www.heise.de/tests/Gothic...

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Spieler mit hoher Frustrationstoleranz und Bezug zum Original werden in „Gothic 1 Remake“ eine einzigartige Spielerfahrung erleben, die den Geist der Vorlage bewahrt und die mittlerweile deutlich in die Jahre gekommene Grafik einer gelungenen Frischzellenkur unterzogen hat. (6/7)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Etwas mehr optional zuschaltbare Hilfe hätte niemandem wehgetan, gerade weil nicht alle Spielmechaniken rund und verlässlich sind. Dennoch wird diese Neuauflage ihre Fürsprecher finden. (5/7)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Sich dieser Realität zu verschließen, nur um ein Spielgefühl zu bewahren, das nostalgisch verklärt ist und heute nicht ganz zu Unrecht kaum noch existiert, könnte Alkimia Interactive den wohlverdienten Erfolg kosten. (4/7)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Heute konkurriert ein neu aufgelegtes „Gothic“ mit ganz anderen Kalibern, die deutlich zugänglicher sind, die Lebenszeit der Menschen mehr wertschätzen und dadurch ein breiteres Publikum erschließen. (3/7)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

„Gothic“ ist unbestritten eines der wichtigsten und einflussreichsten Action-Rollenspiele aller Zeiten. Doch die Spielelandschaft hat sich massiv verändert, seit Piranha Bytes damals Open-World-Pionierarbeit geleistet hat. (2/7)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Ich durfte das #GothicRemake für @heise.de testen und ja, was soll ich sagen? Manch schöne Erinnerung sollte man vielleicht lieber Erinnerung bleiben lassen... Mein Fazit... (1/7)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Zwei Wochen ohne Konsole, ohne Handy, ohne dieses nervöse „Nur noch eine Runde“ – und plötzlich fühlt sich Gaming nicht mehr wie ein Job an, sondern wie das, was es einmal war: ein verdammtes Abenteuer. space4games.com/de/games/kol...

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Ich musste erst ans andere Ende der Welt fliegen, um wieder Spaß am Gaming zu haben

Zwei Wochen ohne Konsole, ohne Handy, ohne dieses nervöse „Nur noch eine Runde“ – und plötzlich fühlt sich Gaming wieder gut an.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

A decade of Meta’s outsized influence left the #VirtualReality industry bloated, brittle, and stuck in a holding pattern. Now, as Meta pulls back, there’s turbulence—but also, maybe, a long-overdue chance for a genuine reset. space4games.com/en/virtual-r...

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The End of Meta’s VR Era Might Be the Industry’s Best Chance Yet

The VR industry is suffering from the aftershocks of a decade-long dominance by a single company with too much money and too little patience.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

There are rumors that the current wave of #layoffs at #meta 's Reality Labs has mainly affected employees at the #virtualreality studios Twisted Pixels (Deadpool VR) and Sanzaru Games (Asgard's Wrath 2). If you are affected yourself or have more information on the subject, please DM me.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Avowed is coming to PS5! If you’re an action RPG fan, this one’s a no-brainer. Avowed delivers a gorgeous world and a refreshing focus on what matters most in an Action-RPG.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

@pcgamer.com just published one of the most disrespectful articles I've read lately. There are a lot of talented people working at @vertigo-games.bsky.social who don't deserve to be belittled in this way. Very bad style.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I'm also looking forward to seeing what this new adventure has in store for us 😊

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Thank you very much! I totally agree with you, even if it is becoming increasingly difficult for niche magazines. But we won't give up 💪

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

👉 mixed-news.com/en/what-happ...

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/josef-...

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I'm also taking over the leadership of SPACE4GAMES and will try to keep this beloved gaming ship on course together with my long-time colleague Ilona Frank. (9/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

In addition to my freelance work for heise online, I'll also be working as a freelancer for other media outlets in the future, focusing on my core topics of virtual reality, gaming, and entertainment - at least as long as I can operate a keyboard. (8/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

That's why I'm very grateful that I'll be able to continue pursuing this passion in the future. My former MIXED colleague Tomislav Bezmalinović and I will help advance the XR topic area on heise online going forward. (7/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I love following an industry that, despite all obstacles, continues to produce amazing things. I love trying new things, observing developments, listening to creatives, and seeing how their visions slowly grow. And of course, I love writing about all these experiences. (6/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

For me, the past few years, especially the last two as the lead editor primarily responsible for organization, content planning, and coordinating writers, have been an incredible time! (5/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

In the end, however, it wasn't enough to finance an editorial team and justify the economic maintenance of the website. (4/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

For the past six years, I've been part of a journey with many ups and downs. We've stuck to a niche for years, covering a technology that may never break through to the mainstream but has found a loyal and passionate fanbase worldwide. (3/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

After almost exactly ten years, an era in German online journalism is coming to an end. Germany's first and most popular magazine for virtual and augmented reality is closing its doors. MIXED will no longer operate as an independent website but will be integrated into heise online. (2/11)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I took my first steps in Of Lies and Rain (PC VR) yesterday and wow, does it look good...

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

This folk-pop cover of my beloved Toxicity is much better than I expected... youtu.be/MG_cdpEMDKE?...

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Folk Pop Twins Cover System Of A Down On The Spot

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

@jamiefeltham.bsky.social brings up some good points here. Take a good look at this, #XR OS developers 😉

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Had the chance to play Hitman on #PSVR2 early. Here are my thoughts...

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Great idea 👍 VR fitness has always been the only exercise I can get myself to do on a regular basis. My all-time favorite is Synth Riders. It's simple yet effective and I love the music. And oh my god how devastating Until You Fall can be 😆

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The VR industry is going through some growing pains right now. That's why events like @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social are becoming increasingly critical. They offer a rare spotlight for developers to show off their latest innovations and upcoming games to a broad audience.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Richtig so, schön Zeit lassen 👍 Allein die Belichtung... Wie oft ich einfach nur stehen geblieben bin, um zu genießen ☺️

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Das kommt dabei raus, wenn man sich auf ein paar wichtige Spielmechaniken konzentriert, anstatt eine möglichst gigantische Spielwelt mit Schrott aufzublasen. Hoffe, Avowed wird ein Erfolg und macht Schule

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Am Dienstag startet Avowed auf PC und Xbox (auch im Game Pass). Rollenspielfans sollten hier unbedingt zugreifen! Ich habe schon 60 Stunden im "Land der Lebenden" verbracht und hatte lange nicht mehr so viel Spaß beim Erkunden einer Spielwelt. space4games.com/de/games/avo...

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Avowed Test: Eine Rollenspiel-Perle, die ihr nicht verpassen solltet

In unserem Test zu Avowed erfahrt ihr, was euch in Obsidians neuestem Rollenspiel erwartet und ob sich die Reise ins Land der Lebenden lohnt.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

And yet, major VR studios are struggling to make money... 🤔

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

It's hard to come close to the Batman's awesome flow. But considering the development effort and Meta budget behind it, that shouldn't come as a surprise ;) Still, Path of Fury has its own charm — at least in the early moments of the game. I was only able to play the first two levels so far.

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The big question is whether the combat will stay engaging across its estimated 4-5 hour runtime. Trek to Yomi, while visually stunning, lost steam in its later stages. I'm curious to see how Path of Fury holds up in its later levels. (4/4)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The gameplay puts you on a rail through a dark high-rise building where you'll need to land precise strikes on color-coded target zones using just your fists. Success depends on careful timing and varying your punch strength from light taps to powerful strikes. (3/4)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The game wraps its revenge story in the visual style of 1980s kung fu films, complete with grainy film effects and pixelated 3D graphics that nail the nostalgic feel. (2/4)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I tried @pathoffury.bsky.social the latest VR experience from the creator of Trek to Yomi, and it delivers a unique blend of martial arts action and retro aesthetics. (1/4)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

According to Bloomberg, Meta is developing a successor to Quest Pro: - more powerful CPU - enhanced cameras - improved sensors for tracking hands and body movements AND there are also discussions about potentially integrating new NFT and metaverse capabilities...

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Ryan Payton @ryanpayton.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

First time I've done an interview about #BatmanArkhamShadow... while playing mini golf. Check out this fun interview I did with DaWowDude: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qzQ...

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I Interviewed the Creator of Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024's VR Game of the Year)

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

So no Meta Quest commercials this year? I think a Quest 3S commercial would certainly not have hurt...

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I recently spent some time with Logitech's new MX Ink Stylus to see if it lives up to its promise of making drawing and writing feel more natural in mixed reality on the Meta Quest 3. mixed-news.com/en/mixed-rea...

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Logitech's MX Ink Stylus review: A new way to draw in VR?

I tested the new MX Ink Stylus from Logitech with the Quest 3. Does it really make drawing in VR more natural?

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Josef Erl @brosef5000.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

While the future of XR operating systems remains uncertain, Meta has little reason to worry as long as it maintains its dominance in the headset market. 10/10

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