WoW hotfixes from April 15, 2026 make raids and dungeons easier, fix annoying bugs

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

The developers of World of Warcraft have prepared a fresh hotfix package for the ID change on April 15, 2026. Look forward to several nerfed dungeons and raids, as well as fixes for some annoying bugs.

What are these hotfixes? The bug fixes and balancing adjustments from April 15, 2026, mainly concern various dungeons and raids from World of Warcraft: Midnight. The developers have also addressed a quest from Vol’dun so that you can complete it without any issues.

Below, we summarize the highlights of the latest hotfix package. Following that are the official English patch notes.

  • There was a fix for the quest “The Fragrance of the Dunes” from Vol’dun. You should now be able to collect sand from the loosened sand piles without any issues.
  • In the raid instance “March on Quel’Danas”, there were noticeable nerfs to the fight against L’ura on Mythic. The boss has 5 percent less health, and adjustments were made to various abilities to make the encounter significantly easier.
  • Adjustments were also made for the raid “The Seat of the Triumvirate”. The final encounter should now be easier due to multiple nerfs on Heroic and below. Additionally, some bugs with previous bosses have been fixed.
  • The dungeon Maisara Caverns has also received nerfs. The health points of some enemies are now noticeably reduced, and there’s no longer a chance for Muro’jin and Nekraxx to hit you with a particular ability when it shouldn’t.
  • Further bugs have been resolved in Seat of the Triumvirate, Skyreach, and Windrunner Spire.
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WoW: Official Patch Notes for the Hotfixes from April 15, 2026

Dungeons and Raids

  • Maisara Caverns
    • Frenzied Berserker’s health reduced by 13%.
    • Keen Headhunter’s health reduced by 10%.
    • Muro’jin and Nekraxx
      • Resolved an issue where Carrion Swoop could occasionally strike units behind Nekraxx or strike players twice.
  • Seat of the Triumvirate
    • Addressed an issue where some area of the dungeon is unintentionally empowering creatures.
    • Siphon Void in L’ura’s encounter is now marked as important.
    • Decimate in Zuraal the Ascended encounter now has an encounter warning.
  • Skyreach
    • Target of Cast Down now has a debuff on their unit frame.
  • Windrunner Spire
    • Commander Kroluk
      • Fixed an issue where Commander Kroluk could fail his jump based on his target’s location within his chamber.
  • The Voidspire
    • Vaelgor & Ezzorak
      • Resolved an issue where Ezzorak could continue to fight the Lightbound Vanguard after Vaelgor and all players have perished.
    • Lightblinded Vanguard
      • War Chaplain Senn’s Aura of Peace silence effect no longer triggers from Halo, Ice Lance, or Galactic Guardian Moonfire.
      • Resolved an issue where Execution Sentence’s vulnerability could sometimes not work in Mythic difficulty.
      • Health reduced by 5% on Mythic difficulty.
        • Developers’ notes: Our goal with this change is to encourage a greater diversity of raid compositions to succeed in the encounter.
    • Crown of the Cosmos
      • Alleria and Rift Simulacrum’s health reduced by 5% in Heroic difficulty.
      • Cosmic Barrier absorb amount reduced by 5% in Heroic difficulty.
      • Silverstrike Ricochet width increased to 5 yards in non-Mythic difficulties (was 4 yards).
      • Undying Voidspawn’s nearby player detection range has been reduced to 10 yards in non-Mythic difficulties (was 15 yards).
  • March on Quel’danas
    • L’ura’s health reduced by 5% on Mythic difficulty.
    • Termination Matrix
      • Terminate applications reduced to 4 (was 5).
      • Terminate cast time increased to 2 seconds (was 1.5 seconds).
    • Heaven’s Glaives
      • Blades per cast reduced to 5 on Heroic and Mythic difficulties (was 6).
      • Max duration reduced to 2 minutes on Heroic and Mythic difficulties (was 3 minutes).
    • Grim Symphony
      • Melody can no longer repeat the same Dark Rune twice.
      • Second cast now spins clockwise (was counter-clockwise).
      • Eclipsed heal absorb reduced by 10% on Mythic difficulty.
      • Overkill Current damage reduced by 20% on Heroic difficulty.
      • The final cast of Criticality now triggers 2 Tears of L’ura per Dawn Crystal (was 3).
      • Dark Constellation precast time increased to 2.5 seconds on Mythic difficulty (was 2 seconds).

Quests

  • Fixed a bug where players were unable to collect handfuls of sand from Loosened Sand piles in Vol’dun for “The Fragrance of the Dunes”.
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What do you think about the current state of WoW regarding bugs and balancing? Where do you think the developers still need to make adjustments? Let us know in the comments! Recently, Blizzard won a court case against the private server Turtle WoW. This strongly resembles a similar legal dispute that eventually led to WoW Classic. It seems certain that the developers of World of Warcraft will make a major announcement soon.

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Hunt for Gollum: Cast, Trailer, Release – All information about the new film in the universe of The Lord of the Rings

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

Many beloved characters from Middle-earth are returning to the cinema in a new filmm. MeinMMO tells you everything you need to know about the cast, trailer, and release of Hunt for Gollum.

What is The Hunt for Gollum? The upcoming fantasy film refers to the original film trilogy by Peter Jackson and takes place before The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and thus before Frodo’s journey.

Who is in the cast of The Hunt for Gollum? Some familiar faces from the trilogy return in the new film. On 15.04.2026, Warner Bros. released a short teaser (via x.com) with new cast information:

  • Andy Serkis as Gollum/Sméagol
  • Ian McKellen as Gandalf
  • Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
  • Kate Winslet as Marigol
  • Jamie Dornan as Strider/Aragorn
  • Leo Woodall as Halvard
  • Lee Pace as Thranduil

As the director of the film, Andy Serkis, mentioned in an interview with ScreenRant, Viggo Mortensen will not return to the role of Aragorn. Currently, a casting process for the role is underway.

Is there a trailer for The Hunt for Gollum? No, so far there is neither a trailer nor a teaser for the film. According to Ian McKellen, filming is set to begin in July 2026, so we will have to wait a bit longer. This role is now taken by Jamie Dornan, known from Fifty Shades of Grey.

After the Hobbit trilogy, there was also an anime film set in the universe:

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Hunt for Gollum: Release and Story

When is the release of The Hunt for Gollum? The film is set to hit theaters in Germany on December 16, 2027. Since filming is scheduled to begin in July 2026, the release date seems quite plausible.

What is known about the story of The Hunt for Gollum? So far, nothing concrete is known about the plot of The Hunt for Gollum, but it can already be inferred what it will be about.

As the name suggests, the central theme of the film is likely to be the hunt for Gollum. Sméagol, who later becomes Gollum, comes into possession of the One Ring after killing his friend, who finds the ring in a pond. Later, however, Bilbo Baggins comes to possess the ring, but Gollum knows this.

Therefore, Aragorn is tasked by Gandalf to find Gollum so that he does not reveal to Sauron where he is. Gollum himself is on the way to regain the ring.

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The universe of The Lord of the Rings has many stories and characters that have not yet been adapted into films but could fill entire series. MeinMMO regularly presents parts of the lore. If you want to see an overview of it, check it out here: The Lord of the Rings: Everything about the lore and history of Middle-earth

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Finally no longer having to help grandma and grandpa: 73% of people use AI to solve computer problems

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 2 minutes

The Austrian daily newspaper DerStandard has published an evaluation of a survey on AI usage. According to this, AI is most frequently used for researching general knowledge. However, 73% also report consulting AI for computer problems.

AI as a constant everyday helper? In the past, when faced with Windows update odysseys, printer problems, or strange messages on the PC, people would immediately call their children, grandchildren, or the one friend “in the know”; today, more and more often, they simply ask an AI. This is evident from a recent representative survey conducted by the Linz Market Institute (Der Standard).

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What becomes clear in the evaluation? According to the evaluation, the majority of Austrians now use AI at least once a week. Particularly noteworthy is a figure from the tables: 73 percent of users employ AI at least occasionally to solve computer problems.

The data clearly shows that AI is used primarily where it provides immediate practical benefits. Many people ask for explanations, search specifically for information, or use tools to summarize content. For example, as many as 59% often to sometimes receive help with translations, or use AI assistants for writing texts (46%) and creating recipes (41%).

In particular, AI demonstrates its strengths in technical questions. Instead of spending a long time researching in endless forums, often a single query is enough to obtain a solution. This saves time and lowers the barrier to engaging more deeply with problems.

At the same time, there is a noticeable gap in trust and understanding of the technology. According to the survey, AI is not considered suitable as a relationship advisor by the majority, nor is it credible enough for questions regarding life or financial planning.

However, it is striking that overall distrust of AI is relatively low: In several areas, the level of trust among the population is surprisingly high. Approximately half of Austrians consider AI to be reliable. Be it in news research, the creation of content like images, texts, presentations, or music, or in support for work and education.

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According to the Standard evaluation, nearly half of the 16 to 29-year-olds (45 percent) surveyed in Austria use AI at least once a day – in this age group, engagement with it is nearly ubiquitous. According to another survey, young people have negative attitudes towards AI. Still, for many, this is (so far) no reason to ban AI from their everyday lives.

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A supporting role in The Big Bang Theory was so good that it became a main character

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

The main characters from The Big Bang Theory became major stars thanks to the comedy-series that are widely known. One character was originally intended to have only a brief appearance in the series. However, she impressed everyone and got the role of her life.

Which character is it? Initially, the main group of nerds in The Big Bang Theory consisted of only 5 characters: Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, and Raj. Over the course of the series, Bernadette and Amy also joined, who were not only important for character development but also became main characters themselves.

In Bernadette’s case, however, like with Amy, it was not planned. Originally, the character was supposed to appear for just a few episodes, but the actress Melissa Rauch convinced the show’s creators and landed the most important role of her career.

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Rauch had almost given up on her career

What happened to Melissa Rauch’s role? In the Jennifer Hudson Show (via YouTube), the actress spoke in 2023 about her role in The Big Bang Theory. She explained that one week before she got the role of Bernadette, she was literally at the employment office. For that, she is infinitely grateful.

Originally, the job was supposed to last only a week, but the creators expanded her role, and she ultimately became a main character. In the book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series by Jessica Radloff (via SlashFilm), Melissa Rauch goes into the story in more detail.

Before auditioning for the series, she hadn’t had any for a long time. Although she hated it, she stepped out of her comfort zone and called her agency to see if they had a role. Two days later, she supposedly received the invitation for the audition.

The book explains that the team behind The Big Bang Theory was so impressed with Rauch that not only did she get the role, but her character was developed into more than originally planned. Steve Molaro, the executive producer and writer for the series, supposedly said in the book about Melissa Rauch:

Her audition was so different from all the others. She was funny and sweet, and as she left, we all said: “Wow, she was amazing. Let’s take her!”

Melissa Rauch’s performance also impressed others in the team. The casting director Ken Miller is quoted in the book as saying flawless audition. He also noted that the contrast of her character was an important factor. Although she outwardly appeared delicate and nice, there was a real powerhouse inside her. He mentioned the contrast to Wolowitz, who was such a mama’s boy.

Looking back at her previous career, her call to the agency was the best thing she could have done.

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Not only was Melissa Rauch important for Bernadette

How did her career go? Looking at her previous films and series, her career was not particularly large. In 2009, she had a tiny role in the comedy The Proposal. However, her role didn’t even have a name. Otherwise, there were guest appearances in 2 series, a tiny role in the indie film Blitzlichtgewitter (2006), and a role in the short film The Condom Killer (2009).

The Big Bang Theory then became her biggest role. She appeared in 209 episodes and in 10 of the 12 seasons. Her supporting role in season 3 became a main role in season 4. Although she did not have another similarly large role after the end of the series in 2019, she played the lead role in the sitcom Night Court for 3 seasons.

How important was she in The Big Bang Theory? Her role quickly became an important constant for several characters. She was essential for the character development of Wolowitz and became a best friend for Penny, who was no longer the only woman in a group full of nerds.

But even beyond that, she was an interesting character because she played with the stereotypes of an academic. Although there were constantly jokes about her size, she was not only a nice friend; she regularly stood up for herself and turned her stereotypes on their head.

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YouTuber gives his gaming PC a fan sphere for 450 euros, and the monster actually works

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

Cooling in a gaming PC is important. That’s why there are various ways to lower temperatures in a computer. However, a DIY enthusiast has taken it a step further and created the ultimate fan sphere to cool his computer. 

What has the enthusiast crafted? Content creator Major Hardware showcases his latest creation in his YouTube video from April 12, 2026. Using a 3D printer and 15 120mm Noctua fans, he built a massive hemisphere designed to replace the side panel of his PC. 

According to his own account, the idea originated from a viewer and is a successor to a previous project where the enthusiast mounted 15 30mm fans on a small hemisphere. 

As of April 14, 2026, the 15 Noctua A12s alone cost about 450 Euros in Germany (via Geizhals). However, the YouTuber reportedly contacted the manufacturer directly, who provided him with all the fans and the appropriate filament for his 3D printer.

By the end of the project, the enthusiast was so satisfied with the improved temperatures of his computer that he offered the corresponding 3D printing files for free on the Thingiverse website, allowing anyone to recreate the build.

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The upgrade is not just cosmetic 

How well does the creation cool? The enthusiast also wondered how well the monster performs in action. To test this, he first played Battlefield 6 unmodified for a while and then replaced the side panel with the fan sphere. 

It is said that the average temperature of his processor dropped from about 86 to around 66 degrees Celsius after he completed additional rounds for testing. 

The YouTuber also noted that in his specific case, the construction worked so well because he configured all the fans to draw in fresh air into the sphere. Meanwhile, his two radiators at the bottom and top of the PC expel the heat. 

Why is airflow so critical? Air circulation in a computer is particularly important as it can directly affect cooling and performance. 

If heat circulates poorly in a computer or fans are improperly placed, it can lead to something known as “thermal throttling.” During this process, hardware components intentionally limit their performance to avoid overheating (via xidax). 

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Pokémon GO: Mega Alakazam Counters – the 20 best attackers in the raid guide

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The best counters against Mega Alakazam in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With these, you can defeat the boss in Mega Raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega Alakazam? Mega Alakazam is of the Psychic type. As part of the big Psychic Spectacle, it joined the Mega Raids of Pokémon GO.

How long is Alakazam in raids? You can encounter Alakazam from April 15, 2026 to April 21, 2026. Here we show you the best counters against Mega Alakazam and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

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Mega Alakazam counters in the raid – With these attackers

  1. Necrozma (Dawn Wings) with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
  2. Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  3. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  4. Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  5. Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
  6. Shadow Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
  7. Shadow Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
  8. Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
  9. Mega Salamence with Bite and Brutal Swing
  10. Mega Pinsir with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  11. Lunala with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
  12. Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing
  13. Mega Heracross with Fury Cutter and Megahorn
  14. Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
  15. Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
  16. Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
  17. Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
  18. Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
  19. Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
  20. Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball

Weaknesses of Mega Alakazam: The Pokémon is of the Psychic type and is thus particularly vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. So, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega Alakazam.

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Is there a Shiny Mega Alakazam? Yes, with luck, you can find and catch shiny Alakazam in Pokémon GO after the raid and evolve them into Shiny Mega Alakazam via Mega Evolution.

Pokémon-GO-Mega-Simsala-Shiny

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat the boss in pairs. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.

Additionally, you can assemble your battle team even before you dive into the fights. This not only ensures that you can always start the battle with your best setup right away but also saves you a bit of time in each individual raid lobby: Tips for Organizing Raid Teams.

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Pokémon GO: Defeating Groudon – The 20 Best Counters in the Raid Guide

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 2 minutes

In the following raid guide, we show you the 20 best counters against Groudon in Pokémon GO. Here on MeinMMO, you can read which movesets you should use, whether Groudon is available as shiny, and how many trainers you need for the battle.

What kind of Pokémon is Groudon? Groudon is a legendary Pokémon from the 3rd generation of games. It is a Ground type and has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. Furthermore, it is one of the best Ground attackers in Pokémon GO.

When can you encounter Groudon? Groudon returns on April 15, 2026, at 6:00 AM in 5-star raids. You have until April 21, 2026, at 10:00 PM to challenge the boss.

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Defeating Groudon in Raid – The 20 Best Counters

  1. Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  2. White Kyurem with Ice Fang and Ice Burn
  3. Mega Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant
  4. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  5. Black Kyurem with Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock
  6. Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  7. Shaymin (Sky Forme) with Magical Leaf and Grass Knot
  8. Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  9. Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
  10. Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
  11. Zarude with Vine Whip and Power Whip
  12. Shadow Chesnaught with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
  13. Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
  14. Shadow Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
  15. Shadow Tangrowth with Vine Whip and Power Whip
  16. Mega Gardevoir with Magical Leaf and Triple Axel
  17. Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  18. Rillaboom with Razor Leaf and Frenzy Plant
  19. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Solar Beam
  20. Crowned Shield Zamazenta with Ice Fang and Behemoth Bash

Weaknesses of Groudon: As Groudon is a Ground-type Pokémon, it has a weakness to Water, Grass, and Ice attacks. To defeat Groudon as quickly as possible, you should use this weakness in battle.

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Can you catch shiny Groudon? Yes, Groudon is also available in its shiny form in the game. Look out for an example with a neon green body.

Pokemon-Go-Groudon
Groudon normal (left) and as shiny (right)

How many trainers are needed? With at least trainer level 40 and the best counters, you can already bring Groudon down with just three trainers. However, we recommend bringing a few more trainers along. This way, the raid will be much more relaxed.

You can already take the time to assemble your raid teams in advance. This can save you some time when joining the raid lobby and have you ready for the raid right away. We explain how this works in our tips for organizing raid teams.

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Teacher teaches his students physics with One Piece, using incredible blackboard drawings

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

A physics teacher from Mexico teaches his students about the laws of nature. To convey this as understandably as possible, he uses charts from One Piece and other animes.

What are those chalk drawings? On Instagram, the teacher from Mexico proudly shows the chalk drawings he creates for his students. There are surprisingly many images from One Piece to be seen:

  • With the help of Sogeking, the teacher explains the skewed parabolic trajectory.
  • With his G 2, Luffy can move faster. A great example to symbolize the calculation of airspeed.
  • Who better to explain magnetic and electrical attraction than Enel, the God of Thunder?
  • Even the battle between Gear-5 Luffy and Lucci clearly shows how 2 forces clash according to Newton’s laws.
One Piece board
The students are to calculate the trajectory of Usopp’s projectiles.

However, the chalk drawings also contain not only illustrations, but also informative sketches that help explain physics understandably. Additionally, there are other animes that appear here, such as the fire from the movie Howl’s Moving Castle. It is meant to illustratively show heat transfer.

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Many students would have liked a teacher like that

What do people say in the comments? In the comment section of the individual sketches, users overflow with praise for the images. They celebrate the artist as a unique teacher they would have liked to have had in their school days.

Especially the combination of a popular anime and such a dry subject as physics seems extremely motivating to many users. The most liked chalk drawing with Sogeking has already gathered over 500,000 likes and 700 comments.

No wonder some think such images would be too precious to wipe away. Some joke that they would refuse to clean the board.

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With familiar faces like Luffy and Zoro, the barrier to learning dry formulas from physics decreases. In Japan, it is even possible to have that as a school subject. There, the anime visits different schools and discusses with the students what they want to achieve in life: Children in Japan have the opportunity to experience One Piece as a school subject 

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Sellers of Pokémon cards have a big problem with scalpers, now they are taking action with a new solution

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

To make it harder for resellers to resell coveted Pokémon merchandise in the future, there is a new tactic: A newsletter that fans can subscribe to, with a link that quickly loses its validity.

What problem is to be solved? Scalpers are people who buy up a large quantity of a popular item to resell it at a higher price. This can be a problem for example during the release of a highly anticipated game console, but increasingly also with Pokémon merchandise.

Especially new sets from the Pokémon trading card game are often affected by this problem. The fewer copies there are of a card, the more it is worth and can be sold for a corresponding amount of money.

For the release of upcoming Pokémon merchandise, the Pokémon Center has now come up with a solution: A kind of Early Access with a newsletter on the site.

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Invitation link self-destructs if necessary

What does the solution look like? There will now be action against resellers with a newsletter and a special link. Fans can sign up for a newsletter and will be selected with some luck, allowing them to choose and buy the desired merchandise before anyone else.

The newsletter contains an invitation link that is valid once. If multiple browsers or devices use this link simultaneously, it will be noticed and the link will lose its validity immediately.

If someone tries to manipulate the system in some way using multiple accounts to get more than one opportunity for the merchandise, they risk complete exclusion.

This way, selected customers, hopefully true fans of the franchise, will get a chance to buy the coveted merchandise.

It is important to mention, however, that signing up for the newsletter does not guarantee access. At least this offers a solution to a long-existing problem.

By the way, MeinMMO author Paul Kutzner recently tried out the dark side. In the game TCG Card Shop Simulator on Steam, he played as a scalper and even enjoyed the role. You can read more about it here on MeinMMO: I’m currently becoming a virtual scalper on Steam – and I love it

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“That hurts me in the heart” – Zarbex is happy about one of his biggest fans on Twitch, discovers that he is not real

Johanna Johanna Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone streaming on Twitch automatically has a chat where viewers can write using their accounts. Streamers and viewers interact this way. But what happens if the viewer who is most present in the chat is not a person but a bot instead? This happened to streamer Maik Zarbex.

Which fan is not real? In one of his past Twitch streams, one of his moderators pointed out to the Twitch streamer Zarbex that his top chatter wahlju from the last 2 years does not actually exist: he is just a bot.

Zarbex looked at the messages that the bot had sent right after the hint: most of them consisted of just a hahahahaha with an added XD.

The bot was only revealed because it had been banned by the moderators and then submitted a ban appeal. In a ban appeal, viewers who have been excluded from the chat due to a violation of rules have a way to request whether they can be unbanned.

Bot wahlju apparently also wanted to participate in the chat again. However, the message in the ban appeal clearly indicated him as a non-human, as the bot promoted his own company, from which he originated. Thus, he can probably forget about getting unbanned.

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Loyal chatter of Zarbex does not exist

How does Zarbex react? Zarbex initially commented on the whole situation with a sarcastic I am broken (Source: Twitch from minute 00:57:10). He further explained that he had recognized the name in the chat repeatedly.

This really hurts my heart because that was such a loyal chatter. I even knew him by name. It’s like having been in a relationship with a woman for 10 years and in the end finding out it was just an AI robot.

– Zarbex on Twitch from 01:02:28

Later, Zarbex looked at the bot account: apparently, it had been following him since March 2025, so a whole year. For 2025, the account was even one of the most active accounts in the chat.

Looking at Zarbex’s Twitch recap from 2025 on YouTube, one can discover the bot account wahlju in the category Your biggest fans. At that time, Zarbex also mentioned, just like now, that he would know him from the chat.

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On Twitch, Zarbex was the newcomer of the year 2024. Meanwhile, he plays among the top German streamers. Although he is so well-known, the Twitch streamer still insists on his privacy, even in public: Twitch streamer has 14,000 viewers, does not want to be photographed secretly: “Not the property of the public”

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“The true AAAA game”: Pirate game starts very positively on Steam, attracting more than 47,000 players

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 2 minutes

The pirate game Windrose starts today in Early Access on Steam. Now the first reviews are slowly coming in, and players are very optimistic.

How is the Early Access received? Those who take advantage of the introductory offer of €26.99 can dive into the world of Windrose on Steam. The developers describe the game as a PvE survival adventure set in the pirate era with Soulslite combat.

In Early Access, about 2 thirds of all content from the full version should already be visible. Over time, 50% more content is expected to be added, including new biomes, bosses, and ships. The story is also expected to continue.

The development team at Kraken Express anticipates that the Early Access will last around 1.5 to 2.5 years.

At this time, around 48,500 players are simultaneously active in Windrose (as of April 14, 2026, 5:15 PM, via SteamDB). The trend is rising, so we will likely see the maximum in the coming weeks. However, there is already a clear opinion about the game.

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Windrose succeeds where big studios fail

How is the game received? Currently, Windrose has a very positive rating. About 91% of the 502 users have rated the game more positively than negatively. While the 502 users may not be statistically significant, considering that there are currently over 48,500 players in the game, they do provide a preliminary direction.

In the reviews on Steam, players write that Windrose is better than expensive AAAA competitors from big studios. They are referring to the pirate adventure Skull and Bones, which confidently claimed to be an AAAA title. This is basically the highest budget level for gamers.

After the release, however, there was a major backlash for Skull and Bones, which is currently absent for Windrose. Players praise the following aspects:

  • The combination of open-world exploration, crafting, land survival, and naval battles is considered refreshing.
  • The seamless transition between battles at sea and exploration of islands on land is also praised.
  • Especially in co-op mode, the game is a lot of fun.
  • The overall pirate vibe and setting fully captivate the players.

There is also some criticism. As much fun as the co-op mode is, the solo mode feels much slower and more sluggish. Additionally, the game shows signs of still being in Early Access. While it has a strong foundation, some systems and mechanics still need refinement.

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Originally, Windrose was supposed to be an MMORPG. However, during development, the team decided to change course and turn it into a survival game. You can read about the development story here: New pirate game on Steam starts today in Early Access, was originally supposed to be an MMORPG

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Imagine Dragons fulfill a childhood dream, release their first game on Steam today

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

If you think of music with Imagine Dragons, you are actually right. But now the musicians are launching their first game Last Flag on Steam as developers.

What do Imagine Dragons have to do with video games? Songs like Radioactive, Believer, Demons, or Bones have been streamed over a billion times on Spotify. This fame is what Imagine Dragons, specifically singer Dan Reynolds and his brother, band manager Mac Reynolds, want to leverage to create their own video game.

In collaboration with Night Street Games, the two are living their dream. They say in their documentary on YouTube: “Mac and I have always dreamed of founding a game studio for as long as I can remember.”

Their debut work brings a nearly forgotten genre back to life, just waiting for a new coat of paint.

Here you can watch the trailer for the game Last Flag:

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TF2, Halo and LoL in one

What kind of game is it? The two brothers did not find it easy to choose a genre. While Mac prefers playing shooters, Dan is at home with MOBAs like LoL. Accordingly, a game emerged that aims to be both tactically challenging and really action-packed.

Last Flag revives the old “Capture the Flag” mode. The goal in a 5vs.5 shooter is to capture the enemy team’s flag and protect your own.

At the same time, the tactical depth of the mode is further enhanced by hiding your own flag. Meanwhile, both teams are busy tussling over a tower in the center of the map, which holds clues about the location of the opposing flag.

Dan Reynolds explains this in the documentary: “The fact that you can hide your flag and it doesn’t always stay in the same position is really the core of Last Flag. It should capture this feeling I had when I hid my flag on the playground back in school during PE.”

What do the two think about their game? The two have a clear vision for their title. Last Flag is not meant to aim too high, but rather to focus clearly on the single game mode. The maps, the heroes, their skills, and everything else are tailored to that one game mode.

Accordingly, the price is also sharp, as it is set to cost 15 € on Steam. However, there will be a discount campaign at release that will reduce the hero shooter right away.

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It is not common for famous artists to try their hand at game development. Consequently, the launch of Last Flag will be exciting, and it could become big thanks to the prominent support. However, a long-lasting contender could compete with the release: EA is reviving its cash cow shooter – 300,000 players on Steam show that you can still have fun

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A grandma from Night City is responsible for the worst fate in Cyberpunk 2077, and I will never forgive that

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 3 minutes

Cyberpunk 2077 is a game full of people who are rarely completely morally black or white. V is also not someone who should boast of moral superiority. However, there is a resident of Night City whom MeinMMO editor Caro will never forgive for a particularly heinous act.

Cyberpunk 2077 often throws players and me into various dilemmas that are not easy to solve and are often decided by which path holds the least evil. My V is no saint and makes some decisions based more on feeling than on the correct behavior of a professional mercenary. 

Therefore, I want to judge as few inhabitants of Night City as possible… With one exception: Wakako Okada, the “Lady of Westbrook” and one of the few major fixers in Night City.

It’s no wonder that the job of a fixer is only suited for the kind of people who can switch off their empathy like a switch to act lucratively and, as much as possible, to maintain their own reputation. But Wakako went too far for me. 

With one action, she not only ensured that I and consequently my V lost all respect for her but also contributed to one of the worst and most tragic fates in Cyberpunk 2077, which makes me damned angry and sad every time.

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Few suffer as terribly in Cyberpunk 2077 as Evelyn Parker

Wakako may have played a short but crucial role in the terrible fate of Evelyn Parker. The person V initially meets as a client for the heist at Konpeki Plaza hides a much deeper motivation and a tragic attempt to escape her own fate.

Evelyn is a so-called “Doll,” a sex worker with a chip that adapts her behavior to the wishes and desires of clients and erases her memory after the session. In both a metaphorical and literal sense, a doll, a toy.

After the Konpeki heist from the tutorial goes sideways, Evelyn ends up back with her Dollhouse employer at “Clouds.” There, she is silenced by a targeted virus from her own clients, the Voodoo Boys, because she knew too much about their plans. 

She barely survived the attack, but her cyberware was so severely damaged that she became almost comatose. What followed made her one of the most tragic characters in the game for me.

Evelyn Parker
Evelyn is first encountered in Lizzy’s Bar, the headquarters of the Mox (Image source: YouTube)

Wakako makes one of the most heartless and soulless decisions, even for a Night City fixer

The manager of Clouds decided, after several attempts to repair Evelyn’s cyberware and offenses against her body, to sell the broken doll to a particularly slimy ripperdoc named Fingers. Without promising measures to restore her, Evelyn’s former employer handed over her body to the ripper as payment. 

Fingers eventually contacted Wakako to secure a particularly lucrative deal – and Wakako, a woman with extensive connections, delivered. 

She ensured that Evelyn was sold to the Scavengers, one of the worst kinds of gangs you absolutely do not want to encounter in Night City. They recognized the potential of an implanted doll chip and exploited Evelyn for the production of snuff braindances for the black market, forcing her to endure one unspeakable situation after another.

Only after being rescued by Judy with V’s help could Evelyn escape this torture, but only for a short time. Evelyn was unable to overcome the events and ultimately took her own life in Judy’s bathtub.

Wakako knew exactly what she was doing

Wakako had no ill will towards Evelyn and no other reason to sell her to the Scavengers than pure indifference. The Scavs are known for trading body modifications, cyberware, and organs on the black market, just as they produce snuff braindances. 

Wakako’s base is unfortunately also located on Jig-Jig Street, where sex work and the dealing of increasingly extreme material is the order of the day.

She knew exactly what she was doing. And that makes her not only one of the most ruthless fixers but also one of the most heartless and coldest individuals in all of Night City, to whom neither I nor V will ever give any respect.

Perhaps it’s because she is a woman herself, or maybe it’s just the gut-wrenching staging of the game. But I will never be able to get used to Evelyn’s fate in any playthrough and always have to take a break after her story.

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While some gangs decide to make some people’s lives a real hell without any remorse, there are also other groups that see it differently. Referring to a gang that took Evelyn Parker under their protection, rather than seeing her as an outsider, and that was none other than the smallest but most respectable group in Cyberpunk 2077: The smallest gang from Cyberpunk 2077 is known to every player, but few know what really lies behind the Mox

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“The Data Don’t Lie” – LoL coach secretly tracks the period of his duo partner for a better win rate

Lydia Lydia Reading time 2 minutes

The LoL player and coach Saskio kept track of his female players’ hormone cycles for months in League of Legends. On X he claims to have noticed impacts on gameplay behavior and win rate.

What did the coach do? The LoL player and part-time coach Tony Chau, aka Saskio, went viral on X (formerly Twitter) with the claim that he documented his duo partner’s monthly cycle for months. In a post from April 13, 2026, he claimed that his partner Yuulu is a completely different player when she has her period.

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Cycle reportedly affects gameplay behavior and win rate

This is what he claims to have discovered: Saskio asserts that the cycle has significant effects on the gameplay behavior of his duo partners. Player Yuulu plays significantly more aggressively during her period. Therefore, he would choose the champ Tristana even then and dive into fights with her:

“I match her chaos with my chaos. When she flashes forward, I flash with her. We both commit war crimes at the SAME TIME.”

However, outside of menstruation, things look quite different: Yuulu suddenly plays methodically and calculated, and dies less often. Then he chooses Vayne and waits for good opportunities for a fight. This approach impacts the win rate: during the period it is at 52%, outside it shoots up to 57.5%.

Saskio says: “The data doesn’t lie.” He recorded over 147 matches. His predictions are so accurate that he can now predict Yuulu’s period more precisely than her own tracking app.

In an article on X, Saskio goes into more detail about the “science” behind his approach.

Tony Chau aka Saskio via X

This is what is being discussed: The mood in the nearly 250 comments on X can be summarized as follows: “Fascinating … but pretty creepy.” Users are amused by the premise and impressed by the attention to detail, but also criticize that Saskio apparently neither obtained his teammate’s consent to track this personal data nor to share it with the public. After all, the post has now been seen over 3.5 million times.

How scientific is this whole thing? Saskio’s approach should not be confused with actual scientific work. 147 matches may seem like a lot, but as a sample, it is relatively small and has limited statistical significance, especially considering external factors such as day form and teammates. Anyone who has ever tackled a PvP game is painfully aware of the influence of matchmaking.

Nevertheless, the basic idea has a scientific basis. A study from University College London from 2025 suggests that the hormonal cycle may actually affect the athletic performance of female individuals.

However, the results differ from the data of the LoL coach: women tend to perform particularly well on cognitive tests during ovulation, while reaction time is fastest during their period — even though participants reported feeling their worst physically during this time.

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A new setting makes Crimson Desert even more immersive, and we show you how to set it up

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Crimson Desert is continuously being improved by the developers, and a recent update has implemented a setting that elevates your gaming experience in Pywel to a new level – you just have to set it up correctly. 

What setting is it about? The recently released Update 1.03.00, released on April 11, 2026, introduced new options in Crimson Desert that enhance gameplay. Primarily, it concerns camera settings, which include:

  • Camera field of view
  • Vertical camera position
  • Horizontal camera position
  • Automatic camera rotation in movement direction
  • Adjust camera to movement direction

Since they are hidden under the options in the “Accessibility” section, some players may have missed them. At least you now know where to find them. But what do you need to set to immerse yourself better in Pywel? We will show you.

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More immersion with just three options

What do I need to change? In the settings, go to “Accessibility” and change the following options to these values:

  • Camera field of view: 65
  • Vertical camera position: 15
  • Horizontal camera position: 15
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Here you can find the settings
Crimson Desert camera options before
Before the setting
Crimson Desert camera options after
After the setting

What do our parameters change? The camera field of view is essentially the FOV setting. With it, your field of view is expanded, making the image appear more realistic, as you can see much more in your view.

The vertical and horizontal camera positions are also set so that your characters are more centrally positioned in the image.

This way, you are in the center while still having enough distance in your field of view to perceive your surroundings perfectly. If you do not like these settings, feel free to experiment a bit. This allows for various versions that deliver more or less immersion.

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These were all the important details on how you can improve your gaming experience in Crimson Desert with just three small adjustments. Do you have other parameters that you would suggest to the readers? Then feel free to write them in the comments. You can find more guides on Crimson Desert here: Crimson Desert: All guides, tips, and lists at a glance

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You are not mistaken: Your favorite AI has really become dumber, and an AMD engineer provides the proof

Claudio Niggenkemper Claudio Niggenkemper Reading time 3 minutes

A new analysis is causing a stir: A well-known AI for developers is said to have lost significant performance. The software engineer and head of AI at AMD, Stella Laurenzo, mentions up to 67% less thinking depth. The possible reasons behind this are likely recent updates.

Which AI assistant is it about? Claude Code is a coding tool developed by Anthropic that runs directly in the terminal and helps developers refactor, document, or debug code efficiently.

Now, the coding AI from Anthropic is under criticism. The trigger is an analysis by the tech giant AMD, which documents a significant decline in performance.

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The center of the criticism is an investigation of about 7,000 real usage sessions. It was observed that the AI performed worse in many cases than before. According to Stella Laurenzo, head of AI at AMD, and reports from Winbuzzer and The Register, efficiency is said to have decreased by up to 67 percent in certain scenarios (via GitHub).

Especially notable was that the AI, when faced with tasks it could reliably solve before, now often delivered incorrect or incomplete results.

Unable to perform complex technical tasks

How was the deterioration discovered? The findings come not from an isolated test, but from evaluating real use. Stella Laurenzo had thousands of interactions with the AI analyzed to better understand its behavior in everyday situations.

The AMD team had logged every conducted Claude Code session since January 2026. The data foundation consists of thousands of logged sessions with tens of thousands of individual thought steps (Winbuzzer).

This revealed a clear pattern: The AI needed, on average, more attempts to find solutions and abandoned more complex tasks. The AMD internal developers also reported that answers were less precise or skipped important steps.

These changes were measurable and occurred consistently over many sessions. According to Laurenzo, this means Claude Code is unable to perform complex technical tasks.

Made dumber by update?

Why has the AI deteriorated? A clear cause has not yet been confirmed. However, according to the analysis, the decline is not due to a large, obvious error, but rather two small changes that together had significant consequences. On the one hand, the introduction of adaptive thinking and the adjustment of the so-called effort value.

What is “adaptive thinking” and why is it a problem? In February 2026, Anthropic introduced a feature called “adaptive thinking.” The idea behind it: The AI decides for itself how much “thinking effort” it puts into an answer (devpik & Anthropic).

In simplified terms:

  • For easy tasks, it only thinks briefly or skips them entirely.
  • For difficult tasks, it should think longer and more thoroughly.

This saves computing power and makes the AI faster.

In practice, however, something unexpected happened: In some cases, the AI decided to not think at all.

This specifically means that for the tasks where careful thinking would have been crucial, the AI skipped this step and instead delivered incorrect answers.

What else has changed? Additionally, at the beginning of March, a second, even less noticeable change was made: The so-called “effort” value was adjusted. This value determines how much maximum “thinking power” the AI is even allowed to exert.
Previously, this was set to “high” by default, afterward only to “medium” (Venturebeat & GitHub).

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Meanwhile, the lead developer of Claude Code, Boris Cherny (GitHub) has responded to the criticism from Stella Laurenzo and confirmed certain adjustments and possible deteriorations.

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26 MMOs that wanted your money via Kickstarter – A sad balance after 14 years

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 24 minutes

Since the Kickstarter boom in the 2010s, there has been a whole host of developers wanting to finance their MMO through crowdfunding. But which games have actually been released? MeinMMO delivers the reckoning after more than a decade.

Wasteland 2, Divinity – Original Sin, Pillars of Eternity … these are all role-playing games that successfully gathered a significant part of their funding through Kickstarter in the 2010s, which initiated a real crowdfunding boom in the gaming industry. The existence of games like Baldur’s Gate 3 or Avowed today can also be attributed to the successes of these projects.

The boom, however, did not stop at other genres either. From 2012, we counted more than 20 MMO(RPG)s that have also made their way through Kickstarter in the past 14 years. But what has actually happened to all these projects? Which games have been released, which were discontinued, and which are still in development?

MeinMMO presents you with the – spoiler: quite sobering – reckoning below, starting with the oldest Kickstarter MMOs. Through the table of contents, you can jump directly to the MMO projects that interest you the most, if desired.

Update from April 14, 2026: We have added a section about the VR MMORPG Asteria and checked all other topic blocks for their currentness.

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Star Citizen

Setting / Genre: Science Fiction / MMO | Developer: Cloud Imperium Games | Platform: PC | Status: Still in Development, Alpha | Year of Campaign: 2012 | Money raised via Kickstarter: 2,134,374 $ | Backers: 34,397

Star Citizen set a very high bar with its success on Kickstarter but only later transformed into a historical project of superlatives. More than 5.6 million backers have raised over 809 million US dollars through crowdfunding (via robertsspaceindustries.com) enabling a large team to work on Star Citizen for many years.

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The release? There is still no fixed date. This also applies to the single-player spinoff Squadron 42. At least studio head Chris Roberts announced that Squadron 42 is set to be released next year. Star Citizen is expected to follow a year or two later – so 2027 or 2028.

That would be up to 17 years after the start of pre-production of Star Citizen in 2011 and up to 16 years after the start of the Kickstarter campaign in 2012. At that time, the plan was, by the way, to deliver the game in November 2014 (!) (Source: kickstarter.com).

The good news: Those who checked it out a long time ago may be pleasantly surprised at how much fun the current alpha of Star Citizen can be. This is mainly due to the updates over the past year or two. With alpha update 4.0, you could achieve, for example, a significant tech milestone for the SciFi MMO in 2024.

Following were the alpha updates 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, which included, among other things, launcher 2.0, dynamic NPC conversations, new fauna, radiation, dynamic rain and snow, additional missions, and much more.

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However, this should not distract from the fact that one can also look critically at the project and studio head Chris Roberts. For years, reports of poor management, large-scale waste of money, layoffs, and excessive overtime periods have repeatedly surfaced. Particularly disturbing were the insider reports from October 2024: SciFi MMO Star Citizen is said to be heading towards disaster despite 728 million dollars

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Warhammer Brings 20 Lost Video Games from Your Childhood Back to Steam, Makes Them Playable on Gaming PCs

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

The developers behind many of the old Warhammer games have updated them and brought them to Steam so you can relive your childhood.

What kind of games are these? Anyone who has been a gamer for a long time knows the problem: the favorite video games from childhood are no longer available and if you still have a copy, it no longer runs on the current gaming PC.

The developers at SNEG, who are behind many of the Warhammer classics, are taking care of this and making the retro games playable again for veterans and newcomers.

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Childhood Back on Steam

What have the developers improved? The developers at SNEG, who are behind many of the old Warhammer titles, have improved over 20 video games that were released since 1990.

They are supposed to run on modern gaming PCs again and no longer require cumbersome modifications to be compatible with a new system. Buying the games will also be easier. The developers have packed all 20 titles on Steam, where you can now simply purchase them.

Which titles are affected? In total, 20 old titles are affected that can now be purchased as a collection on Steam. To celebrate the upgrade, the developers have also announced a 20% discount on individual titles until April 20.

Anyone wanting to buy several of the old games will be even luckier. In the “Warhammer Classics” bundle on Steam, there are 13 parts for about €90 instead of €166 while the offer lasts.

Here you can find a list of all modernized games:
  • Space Hulk
  • Space Hulk: Ascension
  • Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon
  • Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach
  • Talisman: Horus Heresy
  • Talisman: Origins
  • Man O’ War: Corsair – Warhammer Naval Battles
  • Warhammer Quest
  • Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times
  • Legacy of Dorn: Herald of Oblivion
  • Warhammer Underworlds – Shadespire Edition
  • Dawn of War
  • Dawn of War 2
  • Chainsaw Warrior
  • Chainsaw Warrior: Lords of Night
  • Dark Future: Blood Red States
  • Space Hulk: Tactics
  • Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
  • Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition
  • Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition
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For longtime fans of Warhammer, the modernized retro games should indeed be a great stroke of luck. Only a few games from back then receive a playable version again. A special case is GOG, which wants to revive old video games. Fans see the platform as a new chance for the MMORPG Wildstar: WildStar with a comeback on GOG – players vote for this dream, pointing to another MMORPG that has returned

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Crimson Desert: Horse Armor – Where to Find It, How to Use It, and What It Brings You

Alexander Mehrwald Alexander Mehrwald Reading time 3 minutes

In Crimson Desert you can equip your loyal mounts with useful gear. We explain everything you need to know.

What is horse gear useful for? You can significantly improve your horses with various parts by equipping them with:

  • Bridle
    • Increases attack value
  • Saddle
    • Increases health points
  • Stirrups
    • Increases health regeneration
  • Armor
    • Increases defense
  • Horseshoes
    • Increases stamina regeneration and attack value

So you should equip your loyal companions with suitable gear as early as possible. How to do this and what to pay attention to, you can find out here.

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The legendary horse Rokade is also happy about cool gear:

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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert

Where to get horse gear in Crimson Desert?

To obtain suitable items, you have various options:

  • At various saddlers across Pywel
    • You will usually find them associated with stables or markets.
      • At the beginning, you can find your first stops here:
Crimson Desert Saddler in Hernand Locations
Here you can find 2 saddlers near the city of Hernand.
  • At contribution shops
    • You will find at least one in each region.
      • In Hernand you can find one here right at the start of the game:
Crimson Desert Hernand Contribution Shop Location
Here you can find a contribution shop in Hernand with gear for your horse.
  • By stealing items lying around
    • You will usually only find “shabby” gear here – but better than nothing if you need it quickly.

Depending on where you are in the game, the various traders may not offer you much yet. So you have to be a bit patient if you want really cool gear.

Many traders have better items in stock for you if you increase their affection towards you by giving them gifts or chatting with them. For others, you need to increase your reputation in the region or with the respective faction.

How to equip horse gear?

To bring a new piece of gear to your mount, you must first have summoned it. You do this by using the appropriate key or through the wheel menu. Then go into the menu and select the tab for your inventory. If you take a look at your character view, you will see that next to your selected character’s name, the breed of the horse is displayed:

Crimson Desert Equip Horse Gear
In the inventory, you can equip your mount with the appropriate gear and compare values.

So select this tab and you can equip appropriate items from your inventory and also compare the values.

Customize horse gear – What works and what doesn’t?

Can horse items be upgraded? Currently, it is not possible to upgrade gear for mounts. So you need to look for better items if you care about the values.

Can horse gear be crafted? Currently, there are no crafting recipes for mount gear. Whether this will change in the future is not known yet.

Can mount armors be dyed? Yes, you can do that. Go to a dye merchant and there you can adjust the gear of your currently used mount just like you can with your character. So you can dye all parts and adjust the material.

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In Crimson Desert, there are a bunch of different mounts you can secure and with which you can cause havoc in Pywel. Do you already have a favorite mount or are you still chasing that one dream animal? Feel free to share it with us in the comments! To read about all the mounts available, check out our overview: All mounts and where to find them

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After Hacker Attack on GTA Developer: Leak Reveals Why Rockstar Is Not in a Hurry to Release GTA 6

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Rockstar Games was hacked and the leaked data shows how much money the developer studio earns every day from GTA Online.

What kind of hacker attack is this? The hacking group “ShinyHunters” claimed over the weekend to have hacked the GTA developer “Rockstar Games”. The attackers threatened to publish stolen financial documents, contracts with partners, and marketing plans if Rockstar Games did not pay a demanded sum of money.

The attack was shortly thereafter confirmed by Rockstar Games. As a spokesperson for the developer studio stated, for example, to Kotaku, the attackers had accessed “a limited amount of non-essential business data”. However, this does not have any impact on the company or the players.

The attackers allegedly used a service provider for cloud cost management and analytics called “Anodot” to gain access to the cloud-based data platform “Snowflake” and extract data from Rockstar Games (Source: thesybersecguru).

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Leak shows: GTA Online generates a fortune for Rockstar Games every day

This is why Rockstar Games is not in a hurry with GTA 6: On April 14, ShinyHunters followed through on the threat and released some data from Rockstar Games. The first findings from the published documents are already circulating, including financial data on Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, as shown in a post on resetera.

According to the published data, GTA Online generates an average revenue of 1,319,322 USD every day. This corresponds to approximately 1.12 million euros at the current exchange rate. The weekly average is reported to be 9,592,109 USD (approx. 8.14 million euros). In addition, the studio earns about 507,193 USD per week from Red Dead Online.

GTA Online is said to have an average of 9.94 million users across platforms every week, with the PS5 having the largest platform at 3.47 million active users, followed by the PS4 with 1.89 million. The PC is the weakest platform with only 894,621 weekly users.

Is that enough for GTA 6? The development of GTA 6 is said to have cost more than 1.9 billion euros. Given the daily revenues from GTA Online and RDO Online, Rockstar Games could presumably afford this without financial worries, if the leak’s data proves to be accurate.

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Microtransactions and subscription models are a windfall for Rockstar

The leak reveals this as well: The published financial data also indicates that almost 74% of the weekly revenue is generated by Shark Cards. The remaining 26% is said to come from the subscription service “GTA +”.

Shark Cards are a type of microtransaction that allows players to purchase in-game currency for real money. The most expensive Shark Card, “Megalodon”, costs 74.99 € and gives players 10,000,000 GTA dollars.

Germany is said to be the third strongest country in spending rankings with around 15 million USD, about 10 million behind the UK in second place. The US unchallenged ranks first with over 153 million USD. To ensure you don’t have to buy Shark Cards, we show you the best ways to make money in GTA Online.

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