The team behind a co-op game on Steam wanted to take a little vacation after the release. However, they sold over 1 million units in the first week and their game became a viral hit – which meant their break had to wait.
Which game is being talked about? It is the game PEAK by Aggro Crab and Landfall, which was released on Steam in summer 2025. At this point, the co-op climbing game, where you have to climb a mountain as a group of scouts on an island, has an “extremely positive” rating on Steam (96% of the 264,597 user reviews are positive).
With this success, the PEAK team did not expect during the surprisingly short development of only 4 months. After the launch, their plan was actually to enter “vacation mode,” as Nick Kaman, the head of Aggro Crab Studio, told GamesRadar. But when the team realized how high the demand for their co-op game was, they knew they couldn’t kick back just yet.
Here you can see the trailer for the co-op climbing game PEAK by Aggro Crab:
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PEAK zeigt sein spaßiges Gameplay auf einer spannenden Expedition mit Freunden
From the result of a game jam to a viral hit
Why did the developers have to do so much more work after the release? After the launch of PEAK and the rising popularity and recognition, the team knew that their work was just beginning.
PEAK is the result of a collaborative event known as a game jam. This is an event where a usually small team creates a game from scratch. Programmers, artists, and other developers then create a often simple but creative game in a set time (whether in days, weeks, or months). Just like PEAK.
When PEAK eventually became successful, the development team realized that they needed to address the poor polish resulting from the event.
The vacation had to wait. Instead, the team focused on fixing bugs to refine their game further. They placed great importance on ensuring that the “jam-like spirit” remained intact in PEAK.
What kind of co-op experience does PEAK offer? In PEAK, you have to climb a mountain as a group of colorful, lost scouts to be rescued from an island where they are stranded.
What sounds quite simple requires a lot of finesse and teamwork. A tiny mistake can cause you to fall and get separated from the group. Also, some dangerous ledges can only be crossed with the helping hand of a friend.
In line with this mission, the gameplay is supported by speech animations of the cute little characters in whose hiking boots you as a player step into. Players especially praise the fun and chaos that can be experienced as a group of friends, as well as the sense of achievement gained from the progress of their collective efforts.
If you own Escape from Tarkov on Steam, be careful with your account. Hackers are gaining access and locking players out.
Why are players afraid? As YouTuber Onepeg reports on X, an unknown person claims to be able to bypass the login for Escape from Tarkov for all players using a vulnerability in the Steam API from Battlestate Games.
To protect yourself, the YouTuber recommends disconnecting the link between Steam and your “Escape from Tarkov” account if you do not own and launch the game exclusively through Steam.
However, some players point out that the progress of players may be reset when disconnecting the account link. This information is currently unclear and unconfirmed.
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Escape from Tarkov zeigt das Gameplay zum 1.0-Release im Trailer
Account Loss or Unintentional Wipes
This is what hacked accounts can expect: In the comments of the X post, various users report that their Tarkov account has indeed been hacked. Unknown individuals seem to have gained access to the accounts and changed the password to exclude the actual owners.
Other players seem to still have access to their accounts, but their game progress has been reset by the hackers. Users with two-factor authentication and various Twitch streamers have also been affected.
In another post on X, Onepeg explained that the Twitch channel “HuntPremier” was hit during a livestream. The channel streams competitive matches and tournaments for Escape from Tarkov and Escape from Tarkov: Arena. In the channel’s VoD, you can see how the operator of the channel was suddenly logged out during the broadcast and had to log back in. Subsequently, his progress was reset.
Nikita Buyanov, the head of the development studio Battlestate Games and game director of Escape from Tarkov, responded that the developers have already taken measures and initiated investigations (via X). There is currently no official statement from the studio.
Escape from Tarkov was only released on Steam on November 15, 2025, with the release of the 1.0 version of the extraction shooter. The game launched with significant issues, including problems with login and linking accounts. About a month after the Steam release, nearly 45% of over 36,000 reviews are positive, but the latest incident does not help to improve the rating.
With the Steam release, Escape from Tarkov also received a story campaign, with the titular goal of finally leaving the fictional city of Tarkov. In early December, the first person in the history of the shooter managed to do this: After 9 years, someone has finally managed to escape from Tarkov
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After the initial hype for a beautiful new MMORPG and the beta in summer, Chrono Odyssey has now been postponed to late 2026. However, we explain why this is the best for all parties involved in our new video on the MeinMMO channel on YouTube.
On YouTube, MeinMMO video producer Lynn England explains why this delay benefits the game, who the game will be suitable for, and what the developers are working on with Chrono Odyssey.
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What topics are the focus of our video? On YouTube, we mainly discuss the reasons why Chrono Odyssey needs an additional 12 months of development time and why it will be worth it to be patient.
The expectations for Chrono Odyssey are set high. The “open-world action online RPG,” as Chrono Studios calls it, not only boasts a fresh mix of fantasy, sci-fi, and cosmic horror. In addition to the atmosphere, the developers promise an ambitious, huge open world without loading screens and that with stunning graphics.
But it should not only look good, it also needs to function.
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Chrono Odyssey: Trailer from Summer Game Fest 2025 shows action-packed battles and a dark world
In the beta in summer 2025, some flaws in performance were noted that the developers do not want to simply ignore. However, they listened to the critiques which prove that a delay was urgently necessary.
By scheduling a release in the fourth quarter of 2026, they are giving themselves another chance to fulfill their promises.
The new release date sounds significantly more realistic for a successful Chrono Odyssey than the disaster that would have most likely occurred had the developers not heeded the feedback.
MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen is a big fan of Anime and gaming – somehow obvious since she works for MeinMMO. She shares her passion with every visitor, whether they want it or not.
My childhood was shaped by the afternoon program on RTL2 and the Nintendo 64. It’s no wonder that I became a passionate gamer with a penchant for animes. The two things are my biggest hobbies and influence my behavior and character.
Animes and video games are an important part of my life, and I want everyone who interacts with me to notice this immediately.
That’s why my apartment is filled with figures. I simply love looking at my favorite hobby every day and admiring the statues that usually stand gracefully in great costumes in the cabinet. After my last trip to Japan, this hobby has taken up so much space that I am facing space issues. Even the shoe cabinet is no longer safe from my figures.
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Die neue Figur für Captain Demetrian Titus in Warhammer 40.000 kommt direkt mit eigenem Cinematic
So I have one thing in common with Superman actor Henry Cavill. He is also a passionate collector and shows this with his figures from Warhammer 40k.
I wanted to take an example from him and show you my figure collection. I will present the biggest highlights that I have special memories of. At the end, there will be some collectible pictures of my figures.
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In World of Warcraft, building your own little Dalaran – that’s possible. How good it looks is shown by a player on their property.
Most WoW fans probably associate Dalaran with nice memories. Often, one would run around in circles, looking for group members or learning professions. However, with the launch of The War Within, Dalaran has been destroyed by Xal’atath, and numerous NPCs lost their lives in the process. Enough reason for some to build a small shrine or memorial to Dalaran in their housing. What is possible there is extremely impressive, as the player Qprah demonstrates.
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In WoW könnt ihr Häuser anheben – Pimp Your House Edition
What has the player done? While others are creating spectacular homes, Qprah has set the goal of erecting a small memorial for Dalaran – and he has rebuilt the city quite faithfully. But see for yourself:
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If you look closely, you can immediately recognize which items were used for the different areas of the city. Small cushions serve as roofs, while elven fence posts were used for towers. And – as is customary in housing – the carpet is also repurposed in various ways.
Why is Dalaran so important? The fact that Dalaran is dear to many players has probably several reasons. Not only was Dalaran the capital in 2 expansions of World of Warcraft (Wrath of the Lich King and Legion), but the city also played a major role in the preceding story of Warcraft. Dalaran was destroyed in Warcraft III when Archimonde was summoned. He shaped the city from sand with a powerful spell and then caused the sandcastle to collapse – which also destroyed the real Dalaran. That’s why the commentator Grif2718 says somewhat worried:
“I hope this works better than the last time someone made a diorama of Dalaran.”
But however you look at it, the example impressively shows what is possible with housing and how many small details can be incorporated when you put in the effort and let creativity play a little. If you like quirky houses, you should also take a look at the house of Ticks – it might be one of the best in many neighborhoods.
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Video game music ranges from classic 8-bit melodies to wild jingles and beautiful orchestral arrangements. The Nintendo Music app has it all and is currently exciting MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
When I went on vacation as a child, there were often long car rides, sometimes even overnight. My brother and I sat in the back seat, always with our Game Boys. First the Game Boy Color, later the Advance shaped our young years and those car rides.
For our parents, it was probably also quite pleasant that the Game Boy was on board. It meant peace in the back while we tried to see something on the screen, which, at least with our first Game Boys, did not light up by itself. We were happy about illuminated highway tunnels or the good old Game Boy lamp.
That there was peace was also due to a nearly ironclad rule when playing Game Boy games in public: “Please, please turn the sound off!” For some reason, my parents were not as thrilled with the cheerful Pokémon bike music as I was. And when things got wilder, like battle or racing themes, any enthusiasm was definitely gone.
Nevertheless, over the years, I developed a great love for video game music. From classics like Pokémon and Zelda, which had the typical retro sound, to wild sound storms in Mario Kart, to games like Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Baldur’s Gate, or Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which features grand compositions and melodies – I listen to them all.
I was even more excited when I discovered that there is an app within Nintendo Online that addresses this.
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With Pokémon Pokopia, Nintendo mixes two of its most popular franchises for the Switch
Nintendo packages its classics in an app that you might already have
I have had the Nintendo Online membership for several years, primarily for worldwide Mario Kart races, but also to try out the retro games that can be played with it. What I absolutely did not know, however, was that the “Nintendo Music” app is also included in this membership. You can simply download it to your smartphone.
A colleague told me about the app a few weeks ago, and since then it has become a constant companion in my daily work. I always listen to music while working, and usually, I make sure it is not too distracting, rather instrumental “background” music. A lot of video game music actually falls into this category.
So what could be better than letting a few Pokémon tracks play in the background when I’m back to writing the Pokémon GO article?
In fact, the app has a few really cool features to offer:
There are albums organized by games – that’s relatively logical.
It offers thematic playlists, such as “Good Night”, “Exploration”, “Summer”, or similar – you can find a lot of music that matches your current mood. And you can also find something new there!
For some songs, you can choose a “Extend to…” option. Then the Mario Odyssey title screen simply plays for 60 minutes (though I admit I do reach my limits there as well).
There is also a sleep timer that shuts off the app at some point. This fits quite well with sleep playlists, which actually exist in the app.
Personally, I’ve been exploring the app a lot in the first few days and have found a lot of cool stuff. At the same time, however, I also noticed that not everything from games is available in the app that one might want to listen to. For instance, I miss the older Pokémon games. However, you can find some other classics.
And: The selection is Nintendo-related. So you won’t find tracks from games that are not from Nintendo.
I probably wouldn’t specifically get a membership for the app, as ultimately too much is missing. But: The offering is growing, and for me, it was a cool bonus of a service that I already use. Maybe you feel the same way!
What do you think about video game music? Do you like it, or do you find it rather annoying? Let us know in the comments. And aside from the app: This year, Nintendo released the Switch 2. The new console was launched in summer with various new features. We have an overview on MeinMMO: Here are all guides, tips, and tricks regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 in the compilation article.
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One of the heads of Helldivers 2 revealed in an interview that they are considering co-op missions for 8 players in the future. Customizable mechs and vehicles are also on the wish list.
What is this interview about? In a “democratic conversation,” as the video on the official YouTube channel of Helldivers 2 is called, the chief creative officer (CCO) Johan Pilestedt answers questions from the community.
The development team at Arrowhead itself sees Helldivers 2 “as a platform to grow – perhaps even into a sequel.” The first question is therefore about features that could define such a possible sequel – whatever that looks like in the end.
Here you can see a trailer for “Into the Unjust,” the latest expansion for Helldivers 2:
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Helldivers 2 shows the new expansion “Into the Unjust” in the trailer and takes players deep underground
Missions for 8 players, larger maps, and customizable mechs
What does the developer say about future features? Pilestedt says the community already has a very good sense of where Helldivers 2 should go. The 8-player missions requested by fans would be such a feature that would fit the “sequel-esque” approach of the developers.
Pilestedt also mentions in this context larger open-world maps where two Helldiver teams could encounter each other. Together they would then be able to face greater challenges.
Another feature the developers are considering is operations that affect other teams. “Anything that really accentuates the galactic war and the scale of the conflict, that the players are in,” says Pilestedt.
He himself would love to make mechs and vehicles customizable – for example, by attaching different weapon arms to his mech. Upgrades have also been discussed within the team. However, since there are already different mechs in the game in the form of stratagems, a workable design solution would first need to be found for this.
You can watch the entire conversation here:
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What are the developers currently working on? The team’s focus is currently on stabilizing the game. They are facing a high “Technical Debt” that needs to be resolved before huge new features come.
““We’ve had a bit too many updates gone out, where we were so excited about delivering new content and new experiences to players, that we haven’t been diligent enough to ensure that the stability and quality of the release is good enough,” Pilestedt explains.
The multiplayer shooter Warframe was originally released in 2013. In the 12 years since the release, a lot has changed in the game. Players are now noticing this, and they are celebrating the developers for it.
What have players discovered? A Warframe player posted two screenshots on Reddit. Both show the same in-game structure and were seemingly taken at the same location. While the fundamental elements are the same, the location has changed significantly in the second and more recent screenshot.
The first image shows a kind of tank in the woods. It stands next to a wall and a ramp, surrounded by tall trees. The second image features the same tank-like device. However, it is covered by roots and overgrown.
The biggest difference is not the altered game world but the graphics. While the older image still looks slightly blurred with flat textures, the second screenshot shines with detail diversity, improved structures, and sharp graphics. You can see how much the game has changed since the release:
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Warframe zeigt neuen Trailer mit Werner Herzog in der Hauptrolle
12 years of updates later: Digital Extreme has outdone itself
What is the response on Reddit? The post comparing these images has over 10,700 upvotes and 226 comments at the time of this news. Players are generally thrilled with the changes over the past 12 years since the release – not just in graphics.
CatoCanadian:I recently had to play the intro again to enable cross-save on my PC. It’s really crazy how much the first mission impressed me, even though I’ve only been around since Octavia’s Anthem because it has been so significantly improved.
Vireca:I returned to the game this week after a 10-year break and remember being at the spot in the upper image and doing a mission in the early levels. If the lower image shows the same planet and mission, that’s quite an improvement.
Khirsah01:I am still amazed at how much Digital Extreme works to keep the tiles up to date, and they still feel familiar. You don’t get lost, even though they are regularly adapted to modern times.
T_E_R_A:Digital Extreme has really outdone itself. And I congratulate them for that.
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In addition to the praise, players also express some wishes. For example, they would like the tile sets of Earth to be revised. At least one commentator would like the wall running to come back. It is also frequently mentioned that it is difficult to start with the game in 2025.
Where does Warframe currently stand as a game? Recently, Warframe according to SteamDB recorded a rise in players. Specifically, the player count jumped from over 60,000 in September to over 175,000 in December. This is due to the release of The Old Peace, the current update from December 10, 2025. On Steam, the game also has a review rating of Very Positive.
Even though Warframe has been around for a few years, the game still seems worth a look today. If you are now saying you want to start and, like some of the commentators on Reddit, need support, you can find 13 tips for Warframe that beginners and returnees should remember.
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On Steam and PS5you can currently snag a real masterpiece at a pretty good price.
Which game is being talked about? The reference is to Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2). The open-world hit from Rockstar Games, the creators of GTA, was released in October 2018 for PS4 and Xbox One. The following year, it was released on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).
The Western adventure ranks among the top 10 games of all time according to ratings on Metacritic:
With a metascore of 97 (based on 99 critic reviews), RDR2 ranks 9th among the best games of all time
If you look at the best games of the last 10 years, the game even ranks 2nd behind The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Currently, you can get Red Dead Redemption 2 in the PS Store and on Steam for €14.99. There is no official PS5 version, but the PS4 version is also playable on the newer console. The offer in the PS Store is valid until January 8, 2026, and the one on Steam until January 5.
Here you see Red Dead Redemption 2 in the trailer:
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Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer
Captivating Western story in an immersive game world
What makes the game special? RDR2 tells the story of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang, which you may already know from the first part. However, Morgan is not just an outlaw seeking quick money or adrenaline – he is gentle, intelligent, and emotional.
Thus, Red Dead Redemption 2 tells a story that many players still remember. “Arthur’s journey hits harder than any shotgun blast,” writes Steam user HARPRER in his review of the game. However, not much more can be said due to spoilers.
Moreover, the open game world is full of details that make it feel alive. Players enjoy the fact that in cold weather, even their horse’s testicles shrink in the game – a small detail that has become a meme, but also symbolizes the high level of detail in the game world.
In addition to the campaign, which definitely makes up the core of the game, there is also a multiplayer mode. This is by no means as extensive as GTA Online, but unexpectedly received an update with robots and zombies in 2025 – fans have since regained hope that more will come.
How long will the game keep me occupied? For the main story alone, you should expect around 50 hours of gameplay (according to howlongtobeat.com). With the current offer, you are paying only about 30 cents per hour of gameplay if you are only interested in the main story.
Including side activities, you can then expect around 84 hours. If you want to see and experience everything, you’ll be nearing 200 hours. With RDR2, you’re definitely occupied for a while.
Idle games are often not taken seriously. However, this is completely unjustified, says MeinMMO author Linda Baumgartl. The genre fascinates her like few others and even helps her learn.
It all started as a joke. In 2002, developer Eric Fredricksen released a game called Progress Quest, which is now considered the first idle game. The inspiration came from classic MMORPGs, especially the game EverQuest. In MMORPGs, players are constantly chasing better character stats, better loot, and higher numbers. And this is true even when the quests are rather generic and the combat system is automated.
Fredricksen wanted to take this to the extreme.
In his game, you could do nothing but create a character. After that, the game played entirely by itself. In a simple text menu, you could watch as the character leveled up, completed quests, and collected items. Nothing more.
But as it had to happen: People actually found enjoyment in this game, which was supposed to be just a parody. In the following years, more and more such automated games appeared, often with a satirical character as well. Eventually, there was even a parody of the parody, Anti-Idle, where the goal was simply to do something.
The genre broke through in 2013 with Cookie Clicker, which remains one of the most successful idle games on the market to this day.
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Melvor Idle takes the elements of classic MMOs and breaks them down to a minimum
Games without Playing – What’s that?
Before we take a look at what is interesting about idle games, we should first clarify what they actually are. Idle games (literally “idle games”), also known as clicker games, are roughly games in which progress occurs without requiring player interaction. Typical features include:
Automatic Progress: The game automatically generates resources, often even when the game is closed.
Simple Mechanics: Player interaction is very simple and often limited to mindless clicking.
Upgrades: Players can purchase upgrades to generate more resources and advance in the game.
Big Numbers: Typically, there are also enormously high numbers that skyrocket exponentially.
Even if players can fundamentally interact with the game, the essence of idle games lies in letting them run in the background. The “gameplay” basically consists of waiting.
But why would someone play a game that you play by not playing? That sounds a bit contradictory. Personally, however, I find this aspect particularly interesting. Other games have the possibility to impress with things like graphics, characters, story, action-packed gameplay, or large game worlds. In idle games, none of that is usually present. They are the essence of video games, the smallest common denominator left when everything else is stripped away. A good idle game manages to be engaging without much frills. With simple mechanics that are still fun.
One click, one cookie – it doesn’t get much simpler.
But why does this even work? Simply put: Because people love rewards. As soon as we receive a reward in a game, our brain releases dopamine, we feel good, and we are motivated to keep playing. Idle games trigger our reward system almost permanently and without risk. Because unlike in many other games, there are few chances to fail. Progress continues automatically.
One might think that idle games are primarily played by “casual gamers” who otherwise have little to do with gaming. However, the opposite is actually true (via quanticfoundry.com). Especially people who already play a lot seem to have an affinity for idle and clicker games. We simply love watching numbers grow. More stats, more resources, more progress! For the dopamine kick, our brain doesn’t even care if we earned the reward through active play or if it was simply presented to us.
Perfect for Gamers with Little Time
No matter if it’s due to school, training, studies, work, or household – we all probably know the feeling of simply not having enough time to play. This is where I see the greatest advantage of idle games. They are fun without taking up too much time.
Of course, you can open many other games, play for five minutes, and then close them again. But usually, you don’t get very far and quickly become frustrated. Idle games, on the other hand, are designed to be played in short bursts. I don’t have to grind for days to achieve the next big success. I can simply wait, attend to my duties, and then be pleased to buy a big new upgrade the next time I log in.
Please don’t get me wrong. I love playing actively. And I love grindy games. But I still appreciate having an alternative when I can’t or don’t want to spend too much time. With their flexibility, they are also perfect as a mobile game for on-the-go. Checking my progress on the train, buying a few upgrades, and closing the app at the next stop – no problem at all.
Many idle games today also offer much more content than one might expect. Not infrequently, I thought I had completely figured out an idler, only to suddenly be presented with a new level that turned everything upside down. We also don’t have to settle for passively observing a few bars today. There are games with level trees, character classes, numerous item builds, quests, and challenges. Exploring, managing, and unlocking all of this can keep you actively engaged for quite some time. Only the longer grinding happens automatically.
In Idle Wizard, you can play different classes that require different approaches.
Idle Games Even Help Me Learn
You may have already heard of apps and games that help boost productivity. This sounds a bit strange at first, but I actually prefer using “normal” idle games for this. The system works like this:
First, you need an idle game where you can manually turn tasks on and off. I prefer using Melvor Idle for this.
The idea is that you can only let the game run while you are learning or working on the task you want to motivate yourself for. As soon as you are no longer productive, you must also pause the idling.
This system has helped me get through some unpleasant exams where I otherwise found it hard to start studying. During longer study sessions, it’s also beneficial to take breaks at regular intervals, during which you can assess the progress in the game. This provides an immediate reward effect for your work, which is particularly helpful when studying since the reward (good grade) would otherwise come much later.
Many Treasures, but Unfortunately Lots of Trash Too
Like in every genre, there are of course good and rather mediocre representatives of idle games. Especially in the mobile sector, many idlers unfortunately seem like a loveless attempt to earn as much money as possible with as little effort through microtransactions. Fortunately, many titles are initially free or quite inexpensive to acquire. So, you can at least try out games without significant losses. Here’s a brief selection of my personal favorites:
You fell trees here via textbox. (Melvor Idle)For the big bosses, you better be well-leveled. (IdleOn)Many, many colorful circles. (Revolution Idle)Here you can set up your own fantasy shop as you please. (Shop Titans)
My personal favorites include:
Melvor Idle (Steam | Mobile | Web Browser) : A classic fantasy RPG inspired by RuneScape. Paid, but does not have microtransactions.
IdleOn (Steam | Mobile | Web Browser): An MMORPG in idle form, perfect for all fans of the genre. It has quite a bit of interaction for an idler.
Revolution Idle (Steam | Mobile): Numbers get larger, colorful circles spin faster, the brain rejoices. It’s particularly fun to crack achievements, which can be quite challenging.
Shop Titans (Steam | Mobile): Here you build your own fantasy shop. Nice setting, but it leans towards the “typical mobile game” with energy limits and microtransactions.
The satirical and critical tone has not been lost in the idle games genre to this day. A particularly good example of this is The Longing. Here, you play a shadow that lives deep within a cave system and must wait 400 days for the return of its king. To achieve this, you can do nothing but wait – for 400 real days. No speeding up, no tricks, no shortcuts. The developer wanted to set a contrast to the fast-paced and overstimulating games that are so common today. Therefore, The Longing also made it onto the MeinMMO list of the 15 most creative and unusual game ideas: Top 15 most unusual games that will surprise you with creative mechanics
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For WoW the 11th expansion for the game is coming soon, and its first features like housing can already be tested. A user posted a picture on Reddit that has the community in absolute nostalgia for the very first expansion.
What is this picture? In the Reddit for WoW Classic, DN6666 posted a screenshot from a 19-year-old Windows version. The window World of Warcraft v1.12.1.5875 is presumably displayed on Windows XP: The launch window of World of Warcraft 2006 featuring the advertisement for the expansion Burning Crusade, released on January 16, 2007.
The picture has now been upvoted over 2300 times and has received over 150 comments. In those comments, players indulge in nostalgia. Some celebrate the good times they had back then. Others wish for this launcher to return, as it was not a storefront for all sorts of purchasable in-game items with real money.
Here you can see the announcement trailer for Burning Crusade in WoW Classic:
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2021 brought WoW Classic the first expansion Burning Crusade back
Original Launcher of WoW: Burning Crusade brings tears, but also frustration
How do players react? In the comments, many WoW players indulge in nostalgia. Reddit user mrvalrek, for example, writes, Thank you, now I’m crying. shadedren, on the other hand, says he still has the release box at home. Redditor _Keelo_ writes: Take me back. Man, the days when you had to monitor a CD installation for a whole day were so great when I think about it.
The most upvoted comment is from SpectresCreed. He writes that he misses the old launchers and installation programs. The discussion underneath, however, doesn’t just go in a nostalgic direction. Among others, LysanderBelmont states, Yes, back then launchers and installation programs were not damn storefronts.
garlicroastedpotato writes that he had to wait two weeks for the expansion to arrive by mail. In contrast, Desuexss states that he queued in freezing cold for the add-on.
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How was Burning Crusade received back then? In fact, Burning Crusade on Metacritic still has a score of 91 and a user rating of 8.2. The new areas and the new races, like the Blood Elves, were praised at the time. The new monsters were also considered great.
However, there were reportedly some issues at launch. According to WoWHead.com, the expansion struggled with server problems and crashes at release. At the same time, the add-on was the fastest-selling video game of all time at that time. Since 2007, Burning Crusade has also been available in WoW Classic and has impressed MeinMMO editor Benedikt Grothaus back then.
Retail World of Warcraft will release the 11th expansion Midnight in 2026. First features are already playable, including a trimmed-down version of player housing. MeinMMO demon Cortyn has been busy with it for the past few weeks: I spent 2 weeks just on housing in WoW – This is the result
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On December 16, 2025, Patch 7.4 for Final Fantasy XIV went live, packed with new raids and quests. However, the highlight is a new mysterious creature around which a cult has formed in less than two days.
What kind of creature is it? The creature introduced with Patch 7.4 spawns in the western highlands of Coerthas. It looks similar to the Level 50 hunt boss Snowbock:
It has the body structure of a gazelle or a ibex, with a long neck, tail, and ears. In contrast to the Snowbock, this mob is Level 1 and does not even have a name. It probably even has less than 40 hit points.
The mystery surrounding this being seems to fascinate players more than the amount of fresh content that went online at the same time. Characters are gathering around the creature, emoting and cursing at anyone who fights it. But what exactly it is, no one can say for sure at the moment.
Update from December 26, 2025: According to several posts, including on Reddit, the creature was patched out of Final Fantasy XIV on December 25, 2025.
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Players celebrate new mob, but don’t even know its name
How is the community handling this? The Final Fantasy XIV player base is currently wildly speculating about what could be behind the wild, unnamed mob. On Reddit, BK_0000 reported, for example, that he wanted to find out how strong the enemy is. However, he got into trouble from another player for attacking.
On X.com, @LeoFreeze posted the mob and later gave an update: They tried to make the monster kill players – to level it up. Whether it worked is not mentioned by the poster.
In another post on Reddit, CatStarwind asks if anyone has already paid their respects to the creature. In the comments, some users catch up on this and always leave a placeholder for the unnamed mob:
WimRorld:Every time I pass through the western highlands of Coerthas for a quest, I make sure to pay my highest respect to it. Long live our savior, .
Odrareg17:Long live the .
weavejer261:We love you .
Reddit user Kyseraphym also points out that in the western highlands of Coerthas, there was a similar phenomenon at the launch of the first expansion Heavensward – the Sky Bear:
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What could this be about? In fact, one theory especially circulates through social media: The unnamed mob could be related to the new class Beastmaster announced for 7.5 (via The Gamer). This is a special job, similar to the Blue Mage.
While the Blue Mage has to defeat mobs to learn their abilities, the focus of the Beastmaster is on capturing mobs. These can then be sent into battle. A system similar to Pokémon or Palworld.
The Level 1 mob could have accidentally gone live with 7.4 according to theories. This would make it a catchable beast for the Beastmaster or at least a placeholder for another. However, whether the mob will remain in the game longer is not secured. Perhaps the developers find the hype amusing and will not remove the mob. MeinMMO editor Alexander Mehrwald has played some other new content of the patch and is indeed very positive: The new content of Final Fantasy XIV does what the entire expansion has not been able to do so far: It makes me want more
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In the 2010s, YouTube was still a new platform, where it was harder to make money. Videos were mostly created for fun, without a monetary intention. However, that changed, and nowadays, advertising on YouTube in various forms is quite normal.
What was different about YouTube back then? The platform YouTube was created in 2005 and was still relatively new in the 2010s. Among the first YouTubers in the U.S. were the duo Smosh.
Even in Germany, YouTube took off, and the first German creators expanded on the platform. Pioneers here included Y-Titty, Gronkh, or iBlali, back then still known as Aligator1024.
One thing that wasn’t widespread back then was the opportunity to make big money on YouTube. In 2010, the German Let’s Player GermanLetsPlay found a way to earn money with his gaming videos. For this, he received a lot of criticism from the community at the time. The group Y-Titty was also in a similar situation when they were suspected of stealth advertising on YouTube in 2014.
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When advertising was still stigmatized
What caused a stir with GermanLetsPlay? The Let’s Player GermanLetsPlay was one of the largest creators on YouTube in the 2010s. For Let’s Players, however, it was much harder to be accepted into the already existing YouTube Partner Program compared to channels with other content.
Although GermanLetsPlay was one of the first Let’s Players to be accepted into the Partner Program, he had another idea to monetize his videos. He created his own website where he uploaded his Let’s Plays and placed advertisements. He encouraged his viewers to watch his videos on his website instead, so he could earn more money.
This did not go over well in the YouTube community. In his YouTube video, the YouTuber Viktor “iBlali” talks about the negative sentiment surrounding GermanLetsPlay at the time. Other creators, in particular, criticized GermanLetsPlay for his actions.
For more detailed information and iBlali’s perspective, you can watch his YouTube video:
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How did Y-Titty cause a stir back then? In 2014, product placements were not very widespread. Within the community, this was rather stigmatized, as the narrative quickly emerged that one would sell out for products.
The comedy trio Y-Titty was suspected of stealth advertising in 2014. Prominent products from companies like Samsung or McDonald’s allegedly kept being integrated into the videos without proper labeling. The regional media authorities took up the case at that time, as DER SPIEGEL reported at the time.
In the end, there was no major fine or anything similar, but a kind of turnaround occurred. YouTubers were required to label advertisements properly with “Supported by product placements” or “Advertising” in the future.
Advertising is now part of YouTube
What is it like today? Nowadays, it is quite normal to earn money with advertising on YouTube. Either content creators have their videos directly monetized on YouTube and receive the money from the platform, or they have placements in their videos.
Some creators even rely on regular sponsors in their videos due to their elaborate productions. For example, creators like Tomatolix and Simplicissimus always have at least one advertising partner in their videos.
In one of his videos, the YouTuber Tomatolix spends a day as a pilot (screenshot source: YouTube).
Many expenses for his documentaries flow in, which Tomatolix can often only finance with sponsors and not solely through ad revenue.
As you can see, a lot has changed in the YouTube community. What was once viewed with a critical eye, both from outside and within the communities on YouTube, is standard today.
If you don’t own the RPG hit Disco Elysium yet, now is the time to act. For a few hours, the game is still available for free.
If you don’t want to spend your Christmas money right away and still want to grab one or two new games, you should start the Epic Games Launcher now. Because today, the RPG “Disco Elysium” is completely free. The game is extremely popular – and rightly so. For those who enjoy immersive stories with great characters and profound dialogues, this game is a true gem (even if it’s free!).
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DISCO ELYSIUM – Launch Trailer
What is Disco Elysium about? You step into the role of a detective and need to solve various cases within your neighborhood. Although saying you “need” to might be an exaggeration – as you can also choose to turn a blind eye.
Your decisions shape the story. Will you try to get to the bottom of every crime and put every villain behind bars – no matter how good or understandable their motivation might have been? Will you let yourself be bribed and throw your morals overboard? Depending on the choices you make, parts of the story can take entirely different paths.
Additionally, you possess 24 different character traits – and depending on what you focus on, certain opportunities will be available to you while others will not.
Disco Elysium for free – but only until 5 PM
How can you get Disco Elysium for free? The Epic Games Store is running a promotion during the holidays where every day a different game is offered for free. Even if you don’t buy anything, you can add the current game of the day to your library and own it – forever. So there are no costs involved, and you can enjoy some free games. Here is the link to Disco Elysium on the Epic Games Store.
Currently, “Disco Elysium” is available but only until December 26, 2026, at 5 PM – which is this afternoon. If you want the game, you should start the Epic Games Launcher and quickly grab Disco Elysium.
If you missed the offer and only noticed this article too late – don’t worry. If you’re interested in Disco Elysium, the game is also currently drastically reduced on Steam, by a whopping 90%. For just €4, you can still secure the RPG there until January 5, in case you missed your chance on the Epic Games Store.
Who is Disco Elysium suitable for? Disco Elysium is suitable for anyone who enjoys RPGs with immersive and detailed stories and likes to follow longer dialogues (voiced in English). Additionally, decisions have significant consequences in the game, and depending on which abilities you give your character, events in the game can unfold differently, leading to various paths to the goal. A bit of curiosity and a penchant for detective work should also be part of your skill set.
Who might not care for Disco Elysium? If you can’t deal with long texts and constantly seek action in the form of combat, you probably won’t enjoy Disco Elysium that much. Although it is an isometric RPG, combat is more of an exception, with social interactions taking center stage. While Disco Elysium has German text, the voices are only available in English.
Stranger Things is coming to a grand finale with Season 5 on Netflix. In this article, you will learn when the new episodes of the series will be released and how many there will be.
When will episode 8 of Stranger Things season 5 be released? The next episode of the popular Netflix series will premiere on January 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m.
Unlike previous seasons of Stranger Things, the new episodes will not be released in one go or in two parts. Instead, the streaming service has decided to split the final season into three parts.
How many episodes are there in total? Stranger Things Season 5 will consist of eight episodes.
How many episodes will be released on January 1, 2026? On this day, episode 8, the last episode of season 5, will be released. This is also the finale of Stranger Things.
What does this mean for the viewers? Primarily, that the final season cannot be watched all at once upon release. Unlike previous seasons, the last episode will be separated and released on its own date.
Here you can see the trailer for the final season of Stranger Things:
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With Stranger Things Season 5, the popular hit series from Netflix comes to an end
The Plot of Stranger Things Season 5
Warning Spoilers: The following section will discuss the story of the final season of Stranger Things. You have been warned.
What is Stranger Things Season 5 about? The grand finale picks up the threads from Season 4 and aims to bring the story to a logical conclusion. It primarily focuses on taking down the main antagonist Vecna, who was introduced in Season 4.
He has already shown impressively how dangerous he can be when Max encountered him and barely survived. The group, now significantly older kids from Hawkins, wants to finally deal with the now weakened Vecna. The Upside Down is continuing to penetrate their world since the rift in between is completely open.
Especially Eleven will be in focus, as her powers give her the best chances against the main villain. The final season is expected to clarify many open questions, such as what the Upside Down actually is. This was confirmed by the two showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
When talking about the best video game protagonists, one quickly lands on Kratos, Geralt, or Arthur Morgan. But for MeinMMO editor Niko, it can be no one less than the ex-gangster of an action RPG series, who experiences completely absurd adventures.
There are many great protagonists in video games. With Kratos, you feel quite powerful, especially since the soft reboot in 2018, and with Geralt from The Witcher, you have a cool witcher who always has the right line on his lips (at least if you choose the right answer).
But for me, these two and many other well-known protagonists are only secondary. Because the best protagonist I have ever played is Kazuma Kiryu from the Yakuza or Like-a-Dragon series.
You can play his younger self in Yakuza 0:
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Yakuza 0 – Trailer for the prequel of the Japanese gangster series by SEGA
He helps everyone, even if he doesn’t look like it
Who is Kazuma Kiryu anyway? For 20 years, the now 55-year-old has been causing trouble, not just in Tokyo. Even in the first part of the Yakuza series, which was released in 2005 on the PlayStation 2, you played as the Japanese ex-gangster who is released from prison after a long time. He went to jail for a friend whose sister was sick in the hospital.
And that describes Kiryu quite well. Even though he looks like someone who wants to hit anyone on the street, he mostly does good. He even founds an orphanage within the series. He has a rather atypical code for Yakuza standards: He does not kill (even if many of his actions should actually end fatally).
Even though he would never say it himself: He is an unconditional hero, almost the romantic idea behind the Yakuza as folk heroes (via University of California Press). He specifically stands in the series as a contrast to the other Yakuza, who are mostly nasty criminals willing to do anything for money.
I really like this theme, it shows an ideal idea and how it does not work in reality, because Kiryu is no longer a Yakuza even in the first part. His unconditional heroism can stand out especially in one aspect, namely in the side quests.
No matter what absurd things happen to him, he always stays cool
What is so special about the side quests? In the game series, you encounter countless absurd people and situations in various side quests, also called substories. Most of the time, Kiryu helps them by beating up a few gangsters or playing one of the countless mini-games, such as karaoke.
Kiryu is often not entirely neutral. He sees someone who may not conform to the common norm, and in his thoughts, he thinks of a fitting stereotype. Yet he helps nevertheless and often returns as a naive ex-gangster with a life lesson.
He does not understand many things or cannot grasp them, but he never judges them. Like in a classic RPG, he is the shining knight who helps the people who have a quest for him.
I grew fond of him especially because of the absurd stories. Often he seems completely overwhelmed, just like one does when in a social interaction not knowing how to react. This makes him human despite his few words.
This is also the reason why the few emotional moments work for me. I have rarely been so sad in a game as I was in a moment from Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name (terrible name, I know). Without giving too much away: Kiryu is shown a video of the children from his orphanage, and he starts to cry bitterly.
And to be honest: There are only very few video game scenes that, in my opinion, are so well synchronized. I can’t even think of games where people cry so realistically.
This is not just a sad moment but also a beautiful one, because you see how Kiryu has helped the children and how he inspires them to become better people. And that is exactly what the series and Kiryu mean to me: One should try to do good, no matter in what situation one finds oneself.
Kiryu is not the best written, but he doesn’t have to be
Characters like Geralt in Witcher 3 are better written characters on paper. They have more nuances than Kiryu, more character. But for me, this is not always relevant for a protagonist that I am playing myself. Kiryu is like Superman. He shows how people should be. I simply always feel comfortable when I control him.
In Yakuza 0 and 1, it is often mentioned that Kiryu had the greatest potential to lead his own department of the Yakuza clan. But he is not the person for it. He simply cannot look away when someone needs help.
Yes, beating up gangsters is fun, and Kiryu also has very versatile moves for that, but the best moments are those in which Kiryu is a hero. Sometimes he saves a dog, sometimes a homeless person from nasty guys. And exactly then, the punches you throw as a player are the most fun. Besides the protagonist, I also fell in love with the open world: Ubisoft has destroyed open worlds, but the world of a great action RPG still captivates me to this day
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Those who start with Warhammer 40,000 are initially faced with the choice of which faction to actually play – at least in tabletop. A user has chosen Chaos but is now looking at the Adepta Sororitas and wants to know what makes them so great. The community of the Sisters of Battle has a clear opinion.
Unlike Space Marines, the Sororitas do not draw their strength from genetic breeding for super soldiers, but from their religious zeal alone. They have no extra organs like the Astartes.
Since only men can become Space Marines, promising female candidates are often entrusted to the Adepta Sororitas to become sisters – either for combat or for diplomacy, research, and healing.
So how does the heretic come to that? On Reddit, a Warhammer player posts who has succumbed to the whispers of the dark gods of Chaos. He writes: Actually, he is into Chaos, but keeps glancing over at the Sororitas.
He particularly likes the minis. For comparison: In Warhammer 40,000 (the tabletop) you build and paint figures yourself and let them engage in battles on tables. Compared to other factions, the Sororitas have:
Mech suits and walkers, sometimes with a sinner who is strapped naked and defenseless in front of the vehicle to do penance.
Armor with gothic embellishments and women who wear heavy tanks and do not have “level 100 fantasy armor” (a.k.a. plate bikini).
Flamethrowers up to the hilt and – at least in the lore – assault cathedrals that are just thrown onto a planet.
The user writes that he simply wants to have an army that looks cool and now wants to know why Sororitas players chose their faction. The answers range from the simple coolness factor to deep into Warhammer feelings.
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Die Adepta Sororitas aus Warhammer 40.000 sind ein Orden von Kampf-Priesterinnen mit Superkräften
“Demons and Sisters are the most ‘On Brand'”
In the dozens of comments, fans rave about their Sisters of Battle. The most frequently mentioned are the elaborate weapons and the portrayal of the warrior nuns: “Nuns. With guns. Do I need to say more?” One thing particularly stands out: the Exorcist.
Every faction has vehicles, but the Sororitas have a completely unique weapon in the Exorcist. Exorcists are modified Rhino tanks with an organ on top that fires rockets (and of course plays organ music).
In keeping with the Sororitas flair, some models also have little angels (“Cherubim”) flying around the tank, it glows and shines and actually looks more like a lavish altar in a church… like almost everything with the Sisters. One user says succinctly: “I like to pretend my thought process is deeper than [the Exorcist], but it’s really not.”
In comments deeper in the thread, the discussion goes much deeper into the lore. There it is stated, for instance: A fanatical order of women that is absolutely messed up fits perfectly into the picture of the “Grimdark” Warhammer 40,000. Others go even further:
For me, chaos demons and sisters are the most “On Brand” things in 40k. Space Marines are the poster boys, bugs, orcs, elves, and dwarves are somewhat general for fantasy and don’t feel especially 40k.”
But something about the demons as opponents carries the essence of human struggle in the setting, and the Sororitas seem like the most iconic representation of what humanity must do to survive.
The entire idea of the Sororitas is, by the way, a perfect example of the Imperium itself, because they only exist to circumvent a law. For after the great brother war, the church was not allowed to have “men at arms” – there was never any mention of women.
Christmas is also celebrated in World of Warcraft. But you only have a few days to pick up your gift.
While we celebrate Christmas in the real world, the Feast of Winter Veil takes place in World of Warcraft. Everything is festively decorated, and there are various repeatable quests. However, the highlight every year is the new gift that can be found under the Winter Veil tree. If you want your gift, you should pick it up now – before it disappears.
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So gestaltet ihr in WoW einen Weihnachtsbaum für die Feiertage
Snowmen as Gifts
Where can you pick up the gifts? This depends on your faction:
As a member of the Alliance, you travel to Ironforge and find the large tree with Greatfather Winter and the gifts in front of the bank.
As a follower of the Horde, you travel to Orgrimmar in the Valley of Strength. The Winter Veil tree stands in front of the (former) war chief’s hut.
From December 25th – so today – the gifts are available under the Winter Veil trees.
Both the pet and the toy are a snowman.
What is the new gift for 2025? For the year 2025, there are these 2 new gifts:
Tiny Snow Buddy: A small pet in the form of a snowman. The pet also acts as a battle pet and can therefore be used for the various pet battle challenges.
Jubilant Snowman Costume: A toy that allows you to transform yourself into a snowman. During the transformation, you can throw gifts that chase other characters and attack with snowballs. You can also throw snowballs yourself – which can then even be looted as an item.
Until when do you have time? If you can’t play in the next few hours, don’t worry. The Feast of Winter Veil lasts until January 1, 2026. So you have about a week to make a short stop at the Winter Veil tree and grab the gift.
If that doesn’t happen, it’s not the end of the world. Because all gifts can still be obtained in subsequent years – although it may involve some farming effort and a lot of luck. Those who can seize the opportunity should act soon. But there’s also another thing you can farm only for a short time – at least effectively: This housing resource will soon be harder to obtain.
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The Mexican government has enacted new taxes as part of an economic package, including one for “violent video games.” However, a week before it was supposed to go into effect, the tax was repealed as it would simply have been unenforceable, explained the president.
What was that tax? Originally, Mexico planned an 8% tax on “violent games,” which was set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The idea was compared to “sin taxes” on certain luxury goods such as tobacco and soft drinks.
“The general sale of video games that contain violent, extreme, or adult content and are not suitable for persons under 18 years of age, as well as all commissions for digital services that provide access to such games or offer downloads […] shall fall under the IEPS at a rate of 8%.”
Why was the tax repealed? The Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum Pedro stated in a press conference (via GameReactor) that it is very difficult to “distinguish between video games that involve violence and those that do not.”
The bill faced problems earlier because services like Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus would need special regulations here. The president explained that the law had too many complications – so it would be completely scrapped, and instead, a culture of peace would be promoted.
The irrational fear of games is ancient:
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A German video shows us how frightening video games were perceived 42 years ago select
“It’s almost 2026 and people still think that”
Critics had already expressed their thoughts about the idea earlier. After all, no one has become a criminal through The Last of Us, claimed the opposition (via GameReactor). On Reddit, there is often skepticism about the idea itself.
Others chime in: Even if you could travel back to the year 5025 with a time machine, you’d still find people in the nuclear wasteland who would believe such things.
MyMMO editor Dariusz once tried to complete everything in GTA, but ended up failing miserably.
When I was about in fourth grade, I played GTA San Andreas for the first time way too early at a friend’s house on the PlayStation 2. Back then, we had little interest in completing the game’s story. Instead, we just messed around and crashed a lot of cars. Of course, cheat codes were also a must, which you could enter in GTA since forever through key combinations. We had infinite ammunition, spawned powerful war machines, and could fly cars through the night.
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GTA San Andreas – Trailer
Years later, I found GTA San Andreas in a bargain bin at the supermarket and recognized it immediately. However, since I owned neither a console nor a gaming PC, I could only play it when I visited my older sister and her boyfriend during the holidays.
But that didn’t stop me from playing San Andreas multiple times. Often I used some smaller cheat codes:
a stylish sports car for the long drive to Las Venturas
new martial arts for CJ that you would normally learn in a martial arts school
ammunition and weapons, in case the pocket arsenal runs out
driving in slow motion, during that one damned race at the arse end of the world that I simply couldn’t win as a noob
For the most part, I played the game “normally”, especially after the first playthrough. But eventually, the spirit of an achievement hunter grabbed me – at least for a short time.
From Noob to Achievement Hunter, back to Noob
During another playthrough, I felt the urge to complete the game at 100%. In GTA San Andreas, this means: complete all missions, pass tests, challenges and races, find all collectibles, and much more.
Additionally, the game warns you: using cheats may risk you not being able to reach 100%. So I completely abstained from cheats for the first time.
Playing San Andreas without cheats was not a problem and I made good progress on my 100% hunt. But on one fateful day, I was inattentive.
I started San Andreas and saw CJ standing there without any muscle mass, staring blankly into the world. His skinny arms hung like spaghetti from the tank top. A skeleton would have more meat on its bones than the protagonist of the action game.
How muscular dear Carl is depends on how much exercise he gets. There are actual gyms where he can train and pump up his muscles – of course, controlled by the player. Alternatively, he can also gain weight if he eats too much.
Like in real life, I also never wanted to go to the gym in GTA San Andreas. However, since Carl had no time for visits to the local fast-food chains, he remained scrawny all the time. And then it happened.
Without thinking, I entered a cheat code. CJ suddenly turned into a true muscle powerhouse. Then I completed a few missions, advanced the businesses and did what I had to do for the 100%. Of course, I saved in between.
Hours later, it hit me like a lightning bolt: “Crap, I cheated muscles earlier.” I hadn’t even thought of that. Damn… and then I had already saved multiple times.”
My attempt to achieve 100% has died, buried under mountains of muscles. That was the last time I actively tried to achieve 100% in a game and collect special achievements.
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