The new MMORPG Sol: Enchant has been introduced for the first time in a trailer. The game once again demonstrates how beautiful Unreal Engine 5 can look.
What kind of game is this? Sol: Enchant is a new MMORPG developed by Altnine and published by Netmarble. This is the first title from the developer studio, while the publisher has previously worked on titles such as Raven2, Blade & Soul: Revolution, and Lineage 2: Revolution.
According to a press release, Sol: Enchant is set to be released in the West on PC and mobile, in addition to its Korean home market, and is planned for 2026 at least in Korea. Players can expect a rich open world where they will experience “dramatic interactions”.
Graphically, the developers rely on Unreal Engine 5, which already showcases one of these “dramatic interactions” in excellent trailer graphics:
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SOL: Enchant showcases the MMORPG for the first time in the trailer and it looks impressive
Good graphics impress players
What can be seen in the trailer? Sol: Enchant was first presented at the Korean game fair G-Star 2025. The developers showed the trailer, which can primarily score points for its beautiful graphics, as there is no gameplay visible in it.
The trailer depicts a battlefield and the fight between a knight in shining armor and an ogre-like creature wielding a club. In the background, a fortress and siege weapons can also be seen. From an old press release on www.alt9.co.kr, we know that the MMORPG is set in a Western-influenced fantasy world in the medieval period.
The trailer is then interrupted by one of the “dramatic interactions”, namely when a young god enters the battlefield and ends the fight by summoning a meteor falling from the sky.
According to initial information, the story of Sol: Enchant revolves around this very young god, whose interventions in the world change history. Whether we stand by his side or if this is already the introduction of the final boss remains unclear.
How is the trailer received? The trailer, which was also released on YouTube in parallel with the game fair, received many positive comments from fans but also some criticism.
Viewer @jezetor points out that in a cut scene a statue with 6 fingers on one hand can be seen. This strongly suggests the use of artificial intelligence as a tool, which often gets human fingers wrong. Also, a ring that suspiciously resembles the one from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is visible.
While many viewers praise the presentation in the comments, Korean-speaking viewers especially observe that it is heavily influenced by Lineage. The MMORPG brand is very popular in Korea. A distant relative of it is Throne and Liberty, which was originally developed as “Lineage Eternal” and “Project The Lineage”.
The appearance of an enemy from One Piece, who has now reappeared in the anime, is so long ago that he even appears in the live-action series that shows the beginnings of the series.
Which enemy is it? In Episode 21, Luffy, who is currently at the Baratié restaurant, faces Don Creek. He was referred to as “The Godfather of East Blue,” which is the ocean that the original Straw Hat Pirates call home.
Don Creek was actually a powerful captain who had a large fleet. In battle, he used his golden armor, which not only served for defense, but also stored numerous pistols. As a trump card, he used a gas bomb.
Don Creek actually defeated Luffy because the Straw Hat Pirate sank in the water. However, a gang member named Gin knocked Don Creek out and ended the fight. Since that episode, which aired 25 years ago, the fate of the pirate crew has been unclear.
As a fan in the Reddit forum points out, Don Creek and Gin are visible. They are recognizable by their golden armor and striped headband. Pearl, who was also a Warlord, can be seen cheering with a crowd. The three pirates are currently on Hachinosu, the base of Blackbeard.
What is so special about it? The fate of the trio is especially beautiful because Gin said before his departure to Sanji that they would meet again one day on the Grand Line. The Warlord Pirates have actually made it into the dangerous sea. Their fate has been unclear for so many years.
The new role-playing hit Where Winds Meet belongs to the legendary Wuxia genre, which has been present in China for over 100 years, even in film form. MeinMMO presents you with 7 movies that you can dive deeper into.
How was this list created? Where Winds Meet is a new open-world RPG from China that borrows from the Wuxia genre, which has a long tradition in China. In this list, we present you with 7 films that can give you more impressions of the genre if you liked the game. We focus on the following elements:
Epic fight scenes with superhuman abilities and traditional martial arts
Historical context and grand scenes featuring large armies, lavish costumes, and props
A certain theatricality in the acting
If you want to know more about what lies behind the genre, you should check this out: What is Wuxia anyway?
The list aims to provide a good mix of classics as well as more modern representatives of the genre. If you think a film is missing from this list, feel free to write it in the comments.
1. Hero
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In the movie Hero, the Nameless shows how he was able to save the King from assassins
Release year: 2002 |Director: Yimou Zhang |Currently streaming: Available for purchase on various platforms, available on subscription at Joyn
What is Hero about? The king of Qin is on the verge of conquering the 6 kingdoms, so he must beware of assassins. But one day he learns that the Nameless (Jet Li) has taken care of his enemies. Throughout the film, flashbacks reveal how the hero accomplished this. However, there is more to the story than meets the eye.
What kind of film is Hero? Hero is an excellent entry point for fans of Where Winds Meet because Stephen Tung Wai choreographed the action sequences for the game. He also contributed to the role-playing game to make the fight scenes feel spectacularly fitting to the genre.
However, Hero doesn’t just rely on thrilling fight scenes that look fantastic compared to today’s action films (particularly the fight between Jet Li and Donnie Yen). Like many Wuxia works, the sets are beautifully designed, the film plays extensively with vibrant colors, and the episodic structure of the film gives it a special touch.
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World of Warcraft has started the celebrations for its 21st birthday. There are a few small innovations, but many old highlights.
November is always the time in World of Warcraft when Blizzard’s MMORPG celebrates its own birthday. Years ago, it was just a small event, but now it has become a large event with its own hub and numerous rewards. As usual, it is celebrated in Tanaris at the Caverns of Time. However, even for the 21st birthday, there are at least a few small innovations.
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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon
Where and when does the event take place? The birthday event in World of Warcraft takes place from November 16 to December 7. You have 3 weeks to earn the rewards. Most of the event occurs in the Caverns of Time in Tanaris, but there are individual events – such as special bosses – scattered all over the world.
What new rewards are there? Overall, the event in 2025 has very few innovations to offer, so you can quickly tick these off if you already have everything from previous years. New are:
The title “Enthusiast of Khaz Algar”
The armor set “Loyal Guardian”
Both rewards can be purchased for Time-warped Badges – they can be easily farmed, so you can complete the event in just a few minutes.
What else is there at the event? Aside from the new rewards, most of the items from the previous year are still available. This includes the various HD versions of the Tier 2 sets. Also returning is a significant XP buff if you want to level a character through “normal” WoW and are not currently using the leveling turbo in Legion Remix. Because new content is also coming soon there, like one of the best cinematics of all time.
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The use of generative AI and its implications for artists is currently a hot topic. The recent RPG hit Where Winds Meet has found a clever way to utilize the technology.
What kind of discussion is going on right now? It’s hard to avoid AI nowadays – whether it’s your Facebook friends turning into Ghibli characters or the current Coca-Cola advertisements. Chatbots like ChatGPT have a reputation for “hallucinating”.
New technology has also found its way into video games, which is being hotly debated. Many artists and developers fear being replaced by AI, while fans often are not satisfied with the quality of the results.
Another game now shows how to make great use of AI.
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
“A dream come true”
Which game are we talking about? Naturally, we are referring to the recent RPG hit Where Winds Meet, which celebrated its global release over the weekend with nearly 170,000 simultaneous players only on Steam (Source: SteamDB, as of 14:20).
In the game, in addition to countless other activities, there is the possibility to chat with NPCs via an AI chatbot. Those who choose the right words can secure a friend for life, while those who are nasty may have to live with the consequences.
Translation: “Okay, this is a feature I have always wanted in games. The fact that you can not only type, but also send voice messages to NPCs, and they really respond to you, is a dream come true. This is something I wished for when I played my first MMORPG.”
In the attached screenshot, the player asks the NPC why the sky is blue and gets a detailed answer in return. However, you can also ask really useful questions, as Ashen One stated in a comment. For example, where you actually need to go or where to easily grind XP.
In the responses, others also report on their conversations:
Tarnished Gamer: “I told him that he was bad at his job and would get fired if he didn’t start making progress. Then they attacked me. After I respawned, I invited him for a drink to discuss work, and we became friends.”
Naks Walker: “The brother asks the deep questions, while I was just trying to hit on the MILF in the starting area. Great role-playing experience, lol.”
Edermaskx: “I’m trying to figure out how far I can go. One has already tried to kill me.”
So, you can see that chat functions are used very differently, leading to an immersive and deep role-playing experience for many players. For one user, it’s even the best way to incorporate NPC interactions into a game.
Although this technology offers exciting options for MMORPGs, our expert Karsten hopes that the future of MMOs does not look as it does in Where Winds Meet. You can read his reasons here.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 conquered many hearts in spring. Accordingly, the disappointment was great when it was overlooked at the Grammys. Now the role-playing game has a chance for an award, but as Indie Game of the Year.
What was the deal with the Grammys? The action RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was early on considered a contender for one of the best games of the year, if not even Game of the Year. The musical accompaniment of the game touched many fans and contributed to its success.
The misunderstanding was all the greater that the title was overlooked for the Grammy nominations for Best Video Game Soundtrack. Even one of the nominees stated that he would gladly trade his place with Expedition 33, as GamesRadar reported.
Now the role-playing game finally received the deserved nomination – but for the wrong award, according to some users.
Expedition 33 was so good that many players didn’t know what to do with themselves afterwards:
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hinterlässt bei den Spielern eine Leere
An Indie that isn’t?
What kind of award is this now? Expedition 33 was nominated for Game of the Year at the Indie Game Awards. Competing for the award are Hades II, Silksong, and the surprise hit Blue Prince, as well as lesser-known titles like Absolum or Consume Me.
Although the role-playing game has so many fans, not everyone is happy with these nominations. Especially Expedition 33 is perceived as inappropriate by some, while others feel that some indie gems of the year are completely absent.
The community director of Palworld, who appears online under the name Bucky, lamented in a post on X the absence of titles like Ball x Pit, Megabonk, Peak, or Schedule 1. Later, he clarified that it was actually more of a joking way to celebrate the strong indie year, but in the comments, some fans are genuinely upset. Half of the games seem too big for some to qualify for an indie award, while they haven’t heard anything about the others.
On Reddit, a user writes: “Including Expedition 33 was kind of lame, even if technically it is an indie. But it’s not really.” Another says: “I have so many questions about these nominees.”
What lies behind this? The discussion about the nominations for the indie award is actually part of a larger discourse in gaming. Many gamers have been increasingly dissatisfied with the state of the AAA industry for some years now and suddenly appreciate the creativity and passion of indie developers.
Originally, the term indie, short for “independent,” borrowed from the music industry, was defined by a game not being published by a major publisher. Most people associate it with games from smaller teams that make up for their lack of budget with even more passion.
However, due to the great success of some of these titles, developers have been able to produce ever higher quality and larger titles. Few would argue that Hades and Hollow Knight were “real” indie games: the developers of Hades had already made some really good games, but their big breakthrough had remained elusive until then. For Team Cherry, Hollow Knight was even the debut.
When Baldur’s Gate 3 was released, there was also debate about whether it is still an indie game, such as in this post on Reddit, to give an example.
Whether the respective successors of these titles should still carry the indie label seems unclear to many fans. After all, the predecessors were so successful that the budget for development must have been quite high. And while many unknown developers could hardly afford advertising, this probably wasn’t a big problem for established franchises.
These games therefore tend to fall into the AA category for many: not quite the big AAA budget, but also not a small indie miracle anymore. The same goes for Expedition 33, whose budget is reportedly estimated at just under 30 million euros. This is still impressively low for the quality of the game, but still utopian for most indie developers.
More important than the hard facts and definitions for many fans are the feelings: some games feel just less indie than others. Bucky, who started the discussion, asked in another post on November 16, 2025, on X about this as well: “What does ‘indie game’ mean to you? […] When does an indie game stop being an indie game?”
What indie means to you, and whether you think the nominations are justified or would prefer a separate AA category, feel free to let us know in the comments.
The interview between the Wikipedia founder and a podcast lasts 45 seconds. The blame for this is a “stupid” question posed by the host. Meanwhile, the podcast has also commented on the strange interview.
The German political podcast “Young and Naive” wanted to conduct an interview with Wikipedia founder and co-founder Jimmy Wales. However, after just under a minute, the interview was already over, as Wales stormed out of the room angrily, leaving a rather stunned host behind.
The English-language magazine PCGamer already refers to the conversation as “the shortest interview” that has ever happened.
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The interview with the Wikipedia founder is over after 50 seconds
What kind of interview was that? Officially, host Tilo Jung wanted to conduct an interview with the founder of Wikipedia.
After Wales introduced himself as the “founder of Wikipedia,” Jung asked whether he was the founder or co-founder. But Wales seemed to have no desire to answer this question. Instead, he replied in the conversation:
I don’t care. That’s the dumbest question in the world.
But Jung doesn’t give up, pressing on, as he presumably expects more from it, and asks: “What is the situation?” However, Jung receives no real answer to this.
Whether Jimmy Wales has commented on the situation is currently unknown. If we know more, we will update our article.
Jung tries once more, presumably seeing an interesting story behind it. But Wales ultimately loses his temper and explains:
I’ll say it again: It doesn’t matter. I’ve answered your question four times.
Instead of continuing the interview normally, Wales finally stands up, looks at the host, and says: “You know what? I’m done. Thank you.” With these words, he leaves the room and leaves Jung behind. When Jung asks Wales, as he walks past him, what is wrong, Wales only responds over his shoulder: “That’s stupid. Don’t ask me stupid questions.”
Although the interview is over, the exchange between Jung and Wales is not finished yet. Because when Jung asks a moment later: “How can that be stupid?”, Wales can be heard saying somewhere off camera: “That’s a dumb question.”
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The podcast’s statement sees the fault with Wales and not with the question
How did it end?The interview on YouTube has, at this time, been viewed about 100,000 times (as of November 16, 2025, 12:30 PM). The channel has since officially commented on the short interview, stating that they did everything right. They clearly see the fault with Wales and not the host:
Jimmy Wales left the studio after the first question. He had introduced himself as the “founder of Wikipedia.” On Wikipedia itself, he is referred to as “co-founder.” It is, of course, a factual difference whether I am the sole founder of a company or if I co-founded it with others. Jimmy Wales called this question “the dumbest question he has ever heard;” it has nothing to do with facts, and that’s why he ended the interview.
In fact, however, the question followed Wikipedia’s claims to factual accuracy, which Wales did not want to fulfill in relation to himself. We regret that he ended the conversation after 50 seconds – journalistically, this question was completely correct.
Whether Jimmy Wales has commented on the situation is currently unknown. If we know more, we will update our article.
The next project in the MCU is a new series. With Wonder Man, a new approach is being tried that makes fun of superheroes. But who is this hero actually?
What kind of series is this? On January 27, 2026, the new Marvel series Wonder Man will premiere on Disney Plus. The story focuses on the actor Simon Williams, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen III. In the first trailer for the series, it is shown: He desperately wants to land the role as Wonder Man.
As a new teaser reveals, it is important that he has no superpowers. But even with this, it is hinted: Something is not right.
What exactly the series does with the character is still unclear, but how does it look in the comics?
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The first trailer for Wonder Man shows how Marvel makes fun of superhero movies
First a villain, then a hero
Who is Wonder Man in the comics? Even in the comics, Simon Williams is Wonder Man. Despite a difficult childhood with his father, he took over his father’s company. But because the competitor Stark Industries was significantly more efficient and successful, Williams bankrupted the company due to a lack of experience.
After Spider-Man destroyed one of his labs, Williams tries to get money in dubious ways. In doing so, he gets caught and lands in prison. But then the villain Baron Zemo approaches him. He offered him superpowers and the opportunity to get revenge on the Avengers, especially Tony Stark. Simon accepted the deal, but he was double-crossed by Zemo and would die without an antidote from Zemo. So he entered the fight.
But he could not kill the Avengers, which is why he changes sides and joins them to confront Baron Zemo and his group, the Masters of Evil. In the process, he seemingly died (he was actually in a special coma). But comic characters never stay dead for long. Before he was resurrected, Ultron implanted his brain patterns into Vision. However, Simon later awakens and confronts Ultron and his evil brother Eric together with Vision.
Depending on the storyline, he then worked for various teams and helped multiple times in saving the world. But he also found a new goal: He wanted to become an actor. The discrepancy between being an actor and a superhero is an ongoing theme in his stories. In that process, he possesses quite powerful abilities.
How powerful is Wonder Man? That’s a question that’s not so easy to answer. On one hand, he is based on ionic energy, which has massively increased his strength (he can lift up to 100 tons) and stamina. Injuries don’t bother him, and he doesn’t need human resources like food, water, or air. Unlike other heroes, he cannot be infected by symbiotes like Venom.
Additionally, he can fly, change his form (such as becoming larger), and create and shoot energy projectiles. When he gets angry or worked up, his power increases. In the past, Wonder Man defeated powerful figures like Captain Marvel, Ultron, Namor, or the Red Hulk (via cbr.com).
His most powerful trait is probably regeneration and resurrection. Due to his special ionic biology, he cannot age or die from diseases. Therefore, he is virtually immortal and can regenerate even from great destruction.
In the comic Uncanny Avengers No. 6 (2013), despite his abilities, he ultimately decides to become a pacifist who does not want to solve everything with violence.
How will Wonder Man be portrayed in the MCU? After the first trailer, it is still unclear what abilities and enemies the hero will have in the MCU; one aspect, however, seems important: acting. The main character in the series desperately wants to play the role in movies.
The trailer implies with the demand that no one with superpowers is wanted for the role, but already suggests that Wonder Man seems to have some. What those are is still unclear. When comparing the series to the first MCU series WandaVision, one can strongly assume that there will again be a twist that gives the character a bit more depth.
In 2026, the series Vision Quest will also premiere. Considering the connection between Vision and Wonder Man in the comics, a connection could also emerge here. You can learn more about the upcoming Marvel movies and series here: MCU: Order – All Marvel Movies and Series at a glance
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In Where Winds Meet there are a few restrictions on level and progress. MeinMMO explains what you need to know about the maximum level and daily reset.
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Why is level important? Certain content in Where Winds Meet is tied to your level. You must reach a specific level for story missions in order to start the quests.
The developers have integrated a hard level cap in the game so that players do not reach the maximum level on the first day. MeinMMO explains what you need to know and where the level cap lies.
Update: We have updated this article on November 24, 2025, and added the current level limitation. We have also added the later requirement for the Taiping Mausoleum.
Maximum level and level cap explained
What is my current level cap? From the day you first play the game, there is a fixed upper limit for the solo mode level of the game world. Your first login counts, not the release date of the game. Every day, the maximum level increases by a certain level until the limit is eventually lifted (via game8.co):
Day and Maximum Solo Level
Maximum Total Level
Day 1 (Level 2)
20
Day 2 (Level 3)
30
Day 3 (Level 4)
40
Day 5 (Level 5)
50
Day 9 (Level 6)
55
Day 18 (Level 7)
60
Do I have to reach the maximum level every day? No, it is not strictly necessary to reach the level cap every day. The limit will also be raised even if you cannot reach the daily maximum level.
Where Winds Meet Daily Reset
When is the level cap raised? The daily reset occurs here in Germany at 10:00 PM. At this time, the level limit is also raised if it is time for that day.
At this hour, daily quests and dungeons are also reset.
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Where Winds Meet zeigt im neuen Gameplay-Trailer die Aktivitäten in der Open World und … Hunde, die Mahjong spielen?
Where Winds Meet: Increase Maximum Level
How to increase the maximum level: Once you have reached the current maximum level, such as level 15, you will get a hint that you need to achieve a so-called breakthrough. For this, you will be sent to an arena where you must defeat a certain number of waves of enemies within a specific time (10 minutes).
At higher levels, you must also have reached a certain level in the Taiping Mausoleum in addition to the character level. This will replace the arena you were previously sent to but must be completed before you can achieve a breakthrough.
If you succeed in this, the maximum level will be raised. Experience points you have gained beyond your previous maximum level will automatically be credited to your new level. So, no experience points are lost, even if you continue to gain experience and have reached the maximum level.
This is what the menu for the breakthrough looks like. The first breakthrough occurs after level 15.
If you fail to successfully complete the breakthrough, then your maximum level in the game will not be raised. The overall level cap, which is increased daily, is not affected by this.
Why do I need to raise my level? Generally, it is not worthwhile to remain at a low level, as many story contents are tied to a minimum level. This means: You can only continue the story if you have reached the corresponding level. Without a breakthrough, this is therefore not really possible.
Do the enemies stay weaker if I don’t level up? No, in solo mode, enemies always stay around your level. If you successfully complete the breakthrough, the enemies will also become stronger. Therefore, you cannot overlevel the enemies. The popular trick in MMOs to level up to better fight a boss later only works to a limited extent.
Want to know more information about the new action RPG? You can find more info on Where Winds Meet as well as the system requirements of the open-world action RPG in our huge overview. This provides you with all the important information you should know before the release: Where Winds Meet: All info on release, start time, price, and gameplay
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Fighting mice against cats, winter and other challenges. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann played Whiskerwood and built a settlement.
My settlement is doing fairly well at the moment when those nasty cats come again demanding my valuable resources or alternatively shooting cannonballs at me and I have to rebuild everything. It’s a pain when winter is just around the corner. That’s one of those moments when I would have liked to kick my own cats out the door.
3D graphics meet fun factor with mice and cats: That’s probably the best way to describe Whiskerwood, and the cats are actually just one of many problems:
Space is tight, and resources are scarce. Winter is also no joke, and the mice want to enjoy their well-deserved evening. So far, Whiskerwood has kept me busy for about 20 hours, including playtime in the demo version. And do I recommend it? Yes, but with some caveats.
Whiskerwood reminds of Banished and Timberborn
The basic principle is reminiscent of other city-building games like Banished or the popular Timberborn: You start with a small number of workers, build a city with them and try to keep your inhabitants alive.
At the beginning, you choose an island where you set up a harbor and your central warehouse. Then you build houses and production facilities and gather resources to satisfy the insatiable cats.
Yes, the cats. The rulers of this world. For allowing you to coexist in this world, they want to be paid. The larger your settlement, the faster the taxes increase. If you don’t pay, cannonballs rain down on your settlement. And cats are not the only problem. Pirates also want your possessions and will shoot at you if you refuse.
This is how it all starts: harbor, warehouse and a few mice. And the tax collector has already signed up.
And if the game wasn’t challenging enough, these silly mice have needs too: They want a bed, something to eat, and also want to spend a cozy evening in their favorite pub. Additionally, they all have more or less large expectations.
Mouse 1 with a doctorate has higher expectations for life than Mouse 2, who has no education. Therefore, Mouse 1 wants a better bed and cooked food, while Mouse 2 is satisfied with raw fish. However, if you don’t meet their expectations, the mice will become unhappy and your reputation will decrease. This adds an extra tactical element to the game that you should consider when building your city.
In winter, it quickly becomes uncomfortable in Whiskerwood, and right after that, the cats come.
Fun factor, great scope and great music
All over, your mice are running around, climbing, knocking, and working hard. There’s always something going on, and it’s not always easy to keep track. Fun factor, as I have already loved in the Settlers series, and I also get that here. Happy moments when I manage to ignore the annoying cats for a moment.
Otherwise, the basic principle works very well. Important functions work well together, and a settlement is quickly established. And for an EA title, you get plenty of content that will keep you occupied for weeks.
And the music. I’ve gone to bed with a catchy tune more than once, and that speaks for itself.
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In the trailer for Banished on Steam, you see the construction of a new home for banished travelers
Balancing and sometimes long waiting times can be annoying
In winter it gets cold, and mice freeze or get sick if they stay too long in the cold. Campfires and coal pans solve the problem but create a new one: Fire produces smog, which in turn lowers the satisfaction of the mice.
This creates a vicious cycle that you can’t escape during winter. Because in the end, the mice are either frozen, all sick, or all angry at me. And right after the harsh winter come the greedy cats wanting something from me. Just when you barely survived winter, it throws you the last curveball.
And beside me on the desk, my two house tigers are looking at me innocently. If only you knew how much your digital counterparts are bothering me right now.
Cold, pollution from the fire: The reputation quickly drops in winter. Still, I won’t lose my job as mayor.
Meanwhile, the developers have realized that life as a mouse might have been a bit too difficult and have released a few updates:
Fire produces less smog, so satisfaction falls more slowly. Additionally, there is a smog overlay.
There are larger islands, and resources are better distributed.
There are more trained mice to make the flow of the game a bit more pleasant.
Another thing that still annoys me: Building feels somewhat strange. There’s no proper top-down view, making it difficult to perfectly align buildings, and you always have to experiment a bit. It becomes problematic underground when you create tunnels but can’t connect them because you miscounted the fields. Annoying, especially if you don’t want to cover up the tunnels again.
In Whiskerwood you spend a lot of time digging into the mountain. The view isn’t always practical, and building can be annoying.
However, what disrupts the flow of the game the most and has often made me sigh is the waiting times:
Sometimes you wait for goods to be produced.
At other times you wait for research to proceed with construction.
Or you wait for the day to end to earn new prestige and hire new mice.
Or you wait for the tax collector, the pirates, or some other event that has announced itself.
And these waiting times are currently not really filled with other activities. Even the great music can’t compensate for that. Games like Anno make it easier since there’s always something to do, even if it’s just moving the entire city center three fields over because otherwise you can’t place the new distillery.
Jasmin also played Whiskerwood, this is her impression:
I had a lot of fun watching the little mice in Whiskerwood. I’ve grown really fond of them and was on their side, even though like Benedikt, I am a cat owner. This has often been how I’ve passed the time in between when there’s nothing to do in the game.
But that’s also where my critique lies: As cute as the game looks, it’s also quite empty. At times, Whiskerwood feels very drawn-out when you have completed your tasks and are just waiting for the next ship with the tax collector to come. I’m curious to see what has changed in the game once it leaves Early Access.
Conclusion: Fun, but sometimes too tough city-building game
Can I recommend the game for the price?On Humble Bundle I paid around 20 euros for the game, which I find more than fair for the current extent of the game.
At least when you make clear what you are getting into: The balancing is not yet perfect, there are some downtime phases, and some functions are still missing. However, for an “Early Access” title, you already get a large scope that will keep you occupied for many hours. The developers are also diligently releasing updates to improve the situation.
The official price of 29.99 on Steam still seems too high for me right now. Things like balancing and strange building still bother me too much.
What I like:
beautiful music that accompanies the game
clean technical implementation, aside from two crashes in 20 hours
adorable fun factor with day and night switching
great scope for Early Access for many hours of gameplay
What I don’t like:
the balancing is mixed, but the developers are working on it. This sometimes leads to a very high level of difficulty with many challenges (cats, pirates, winter)
MeinMMO editor Jasmin has fallen in love with a very specific country during her vacation. She is now planning her next vacation there and is bridging the waiting time with one of her favorite games for PS5.
You might guess it already, since I am an Anime editor for MeinMMO: Ever since I saw the first animes on RTL 2, I have always dreamt of a trip to Japan. I took Japanese classes to learn the basics, just in case I can ever travel to this country.
In 2019, I had the opportunity to travel to Japan for the first time on business. Unfortunately, at that time, I couldn’t take much of the country with me since I was heavily occupied with work.
Last year, I was finally able to travel the country in my free time, taking the typical tourist route from Tokyo to Kyoto to Osaka. Outside the route, I also visited some other rural towns, including a city in Miyoshi.
The country amazed me so much that I am also planning to spend my vacation there next year.
But a year is still a hell of a long time that I have to bridge until my next visit. To ease the feeling of longing a bit, I am currently diving into an RPG on PS5 that I already played through 8 years ago – at least in the standard version.
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Persona 5 Royal Trailer
Leisure in Persona 5 Royal feels like a trip to Japan
8 years ago, Persona 5 was released, which takes place in Tokyo. That part was my introduction to the Persona series and has been one of my all-time favorites since then. In terms of gameplay, I just love the combination of exploring dungeons, collecting and fusing monsters, nurturing relationships, and planning activities. All of this connects Persona together.
Currently, I am catching up on Persona 5 Royal on PS5. At the time of the special edition’s release, I had refused to replay the game. After all, I already knew the premise of the game and did not see the point of investing my double-digit playtime again just to see some bonus content.
Meanwhile, I have forgiven Royal this faux pas and now see that there are indeed numerous contents justifying playing the game again. But what I particularly look forward to every time I start the 120-hour long game are the leisure activities. After the school day is over, I get to decide how I want to spend the afternoon or evening.
Every time I explore the fictional Tokyo, I feel like I am visiting the city in real life. What the development team has done particularly well is the selection of different activities I can partake in.
Everywhere there are colorful neon signs.This looks like a nice shopping street.
In the PS5 game, you simply feel overwhelmed and really have to plan precisely which activity you want to pursue in the afternoon. I felt the same way during my trip to Japan, as the range of options is enormous. Often, I couldn’t decide what I wanted to visit next in Tokyo – the arcade, the next figurine store or the café that has delicious desserts?
Due to space constraints in Tokyo, the facades are full of signs. Certain stores or restaurants are located on higher floors, often 5 floors for shops is normal. It often felt like a hidden object puzzle when I was looking for a specific store that must be somewhere here. This bustling design is also found in Persona 5 Royal – so you really feel like being in Tokyo.
Persona 5 even inspired me to play baseball on a rooftop in Tokyo. My travel group looked for rooftops where you can throw a baseball with a machine, which you then have to hit back with a bat. No worries – there was a net, so the balls couldn’t fly off the roof. Here, I really felt like I was in the game.
I also find particularly cool and authentic a quest at the beginning of the game where you have to go to the Ginza subway line. The fact that this is a single quest in Persona 5 Royal shows how difficult it is to find the right subway line. I also got lost in the subway network in real life a few times and even had to call a taxi once because otherwise, I would have arrived way too late at a restaurant.
Persona 5 is also in real Japan
The most beautiful moment in my vacation was when I visited the real neighborhood of Sangen-Jaya, which is the inspiration for Yongen-Jaya in Persona 5 Royal. There, I even visited the real café that inspired Café Leblanc from Persona 5.
In the photos, you can also see the café. I didn’t want to photograph the bar where Sojiro stands in Persona 5 Royal because of the staff. Just imagine it:
The coffee consisted mostly of milk and sugar.The ice cream was nice in the warm temperatures.To the left would be the bar you also know from Persona 5 Royal.Especially the furniture shows similarities, don’t you think?
I treated myself to a coffee and an ice cream there, as if I were actually a visitor in the game’s café. Only the jazz music was missing. Even now, I remember every time I enter Café Leblanc in the game that I was actually there in real life.
I am really looking forward to starting the PS5 again because I know that I can dive back into a virtual version of Japan. This at least bridges the next months I have to wait until my next stay in Japan.
Of course, there are also other games where you can immerse yourself in a virtual Japan. One example would be the Yakuza series, which is also based on real Japanese cities and neighborhoods. However, the gameplay just doesn’t appeal to me as much as in Persona. I just can’t get used to the adult men in baby diapers – ironically, I can get used to gigantic genital monster instead.
The ZDF show Bares für Rares has now achieved cult status for many. An alleged hacker is now forcing the show onto Twitch. At MeinMMO you can find out what really happened.
What happened? On the official Instagram account of the popular ZDF show Bares für Rares, a series of posts caused confusion last week (KW 46). An unknown person claimed to have the login credentials for the account, stating that the atmosphere there would change.
There were supposed recordings from the set as well as a video call from Horst Lichter with a person wearing a mask of the moderator’s face. On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the responsible parties finally announced that they had regained control of the channel.
The Twitch streamer HandOfBlood is known for quirky actions.
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Lord of the Rings: Gollum received poorly – HandOfBlood plays it anyway, puts in a lot of effort, even plays in cosplay
Main Suspect: HandOfBlood
What was behind it? In a new video, Horst Lichter has now commented on the situation. With a – probably hardly serious – sense of concern, the moderator promises “relentless clarification.”
He explains that an alleged intern of the show “hacked” the account. Although the responsible parties took his phone away, the culprit had already changed the access credentials. To reveal the new login details, he demanded a joint Twitch stream with Horst Lichter.
Who could that be? For many, there is really only one person in question for the treacherous cyber-attack: the Twitch streamer HandOfBlood. His name keeps coming up in the comments on TikTok, where the video received over 2 million views. And it actually seems very plausible:
Since HandOfBlood shifted his focus from YouTube to Twitch in early 2024, he has become the king of collaborations in the German scene. From DJ Ötzi to Robert Habeck to Michael “Bully“ Herbig, the streamer has everyone at his tile table. So if anyone could lure the well-known moderator to Twitch, it would be HandOfBlood.
Moreover, the streamer has previously carried out similar “takeovers,” like in August of this year, when he hijacked the gamescom stream of GameStar. The action with the video call fits perfectly into this picture.
Are there any other suspects? Also under discussion are MontanaBlack, Papaplatte and Elton, the former sidekick of Stefan Raab, who now streams on Twitch. Collaboration with Rumathra, who watched several episodes of the show “Rosins Restaurants” on Twitch until he caught the attention of the professional chef, cannot be ruled out.
What is the whole point? Bares für Rares belongs to the formats that, despite having an older audience, has built a kind of cult status among younger people – just think of the “What will it be” meme.
In WoW Legion Remix there is a release of the last content patch upcoming. In this, there is a cinematic to be seen, which is still beloved by the fans today.
The expansion Legion is still one of the best for many fans of World of Warcraft. This is not only due to the cool class campaigns but also to the overall story. After all, the addon revolved completely around the threat posed by the Legion, one of the greatest enemies of the universe. However, the reunion with well-known characters like Illidan was also extremely popular.
Many players will soon get to see one of the best scenes with Illidan for the first time. After all, a cinematic on Argus has remained in many memories.
What is this cinematic about? In the video, Illidan Stormrage meets the Naaru Xe’ra. Xe’ra explains to Illidan that he has a very special destiny and has been chosen by the Light to fulfill a prophecy. However, Illidan does not seem convinced and believes that something like fate must be guided by oneself. Xe’ra sees it differently and tries to “forge” the demon hunter against his will after he rejects it, essentially filling him with the Light and making him a fanatic servant of the Light. Illidan resists – and subsequently destroys the Naaru:
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WoW: The Gift Reclamation – One of the Best WoW Cinematics
I AM MY SCARS is WoW in its purest form
The community still loves the cinematic today: The video is still beloved in the community, as many comments in the WoW subreddit note:
“It’s really super-duper edgy, but you know what? It works. It’s just over the top. WoW works best when they’re over the top, doing something crazy and just using the ‘Rule of Cool’. It only falls apart when they try to be Game of Thrones Season 8.” – Backwardspellcaster
“Yes, the cinematic was just extremely good. Who is right? Who is the good guy here? What does it mean for the bigger picture? Legion was great.” – Haugs22
“I AM MY SCARS! I don’t want to lie … I’m really looking forward to playing the campaign and seeing the cinematic again.” – Punder_Man
Why is the cinematic important for Midnight? In the video, Illidan refuses the “gift” – as the Naaru assume that Illidan is the “child of Light and Shadow,” as mentioned in a prophecy. In Midnight, we find out there’s also another person who fits this description – Arator.
We accompany the half-elf, who is the son of Alleria and Turalyon, on a long campaign in Midnight and learn more about him and his connection to the Light. It therefore seems likely that the significance of the original prophecy from Legion will still play a major role.
Bosses are often the highlights of many games, but only when they are fun and well-designed overall. The following 5 specimens, however, will cause frustration for various reasons.
How was this list created? Some love them, while others would gladly do without: boss enemies. They usually stand at the end of a level section and must be defeated to progress in the game.
For this list, we looked at bosses that linger in the mind, and not because they are good. On the contrary: the following enemies are just annoying. And not necessarily because they are so difficult. These bosses primarily stand out due to their poor design and are disruptive factors in an otherwise good game.
Fans of Dark Souls probably dream at night of this boss, who awaits them in the already poorly designed area “Lost Izalith”. The Bed of Chaos is a boss that doesn’t really have much going for it, but you can still die easily for the wrong reasons.
You need to destroy two weak points on the sides of the tree-like being before you can advance to the heart through the middle. The problem: The boss sweeps its long arms through the entire room, which wouldn’t be that bad if the player character didn’t get hit by a failed dodge attempt and fall to the ground. However, during the fight, parts of the floor break, greatly increasing the odds of a free fall into certain death.
Combined with a stubborn camera, poor hitboxes, and a rather long way back from the save point in the event of death, the Bed of Chaos stays in memory. But not in a good way. This is particularly regrettable in a game filled with cool bosses and noticeably lowers the gaming experience in the last third of Dark Souls.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Nintendo has released an update for the Switch 2. Many users are complaining that the purchased docking stations no longer work. Nintendo has now responded and stated: It was all not intentional.
What is this update about? In mid-November 2025, Nintendo released version 21.0.0 for the Switch 2. Shortly after the update, some users reported on Reddit and other forums that third-party docking stations no longer work with the update.
However, the problem does not seem to affect all people who purchased such a docking station. One affected user reported: “It worked well, but I haven’t used it for a few months, and now, this week, it doesn’t work anymore.”
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The Nintendo Switch 2 in the unboxing video
Nintendo explains: It was not intentional to hinder third-party docks
Nintendo responds: Nintendo has now addressed the issues and explained that it was not their intention to make the docking systems unusable. This is reported by the English magazine Gamespot.com. The statement reads as follows:
The Nintendo Switch 2 outputs audiovisual content as soon as it detects that it is connected to a Nintendo Switch 2 docking station. The Nintendo Switch behaves the same way and outputs audiovisual content as soon as it detects that it is connected to a Nintendo Switch docking station.
Nintendo also added that they have “no intention of hindering or overriding the compatibility of legal third-party docks”. Nintendo does not further explain which models are legal or not. Many third-party models, for example, are not officially licensed by Nintendo and it is unclear whether they are meant.
It is not known how many models are really affected. But if even Nintendo speaks up, the number of those reporting problems is likely not small.
What’s next? Some manufacturers, including Hagibis and Jemdo, have already released firmware updates for their docking stations. With these updates, the devices should work again.
Nintendo wants to focus on the Switch 2. In the long term, this also means that the old Switch will have no future. However, Nintendo still wants to sell both the old and the new hardware. And they also do not want to commit to an end date for the Switch 1. But it is clear: for the old Switch, it is coming to an end: With a single sentence, Nintendo has just made it clear that they will not support the Switch forever
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By a happy accident, an anime fan and theater kid became aware of the career that eventually led him to success. That it was merely a stepping stone to his current fame was something he could never have dreamed of as a child. Thus, Matt Mercer became the D&D legend we know today.
For a full 10 years, the game master has streamed their campaigns with his D&D crew, allowing many viewers to partake in their adventures, resulting in the formation of a huge and steadily growing fan base. Critical Role is so successful that they have been conducting live performances outside the studio for several years, filling massive arenas. In July 2026, they will be seen for the first time in Germany during their “Echoes of Exandria Tour” at the Uber Arena in Berlin.
Apart from his role in Critical Role, some of you may know Matt’s work, particularly his voice, from other projects. The voice actor is heard in many games, including Overwatch, Baldur’s Gate 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Resident Evil 6, as well as in many anime and cartoons. This is the career that serendipitously allowed the young adult to combine his greatest hobbies and passions into a single profession.
Here you can see the trailer for the fourth campaign of Critical Role, where Matt passes the role of the dungeon master for the first time to Brennan Lee Mulligan:
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The 4th Campaign of Critical Role starts now and is bigger than ever
By a coincidence for the first time in a recording booth
In a conversation with Verité Entertainment on YouTube, the voice actor recounts how he got the opportunity to use his voice in an animation project for the first time.
It was the year 2000, and Matt had just graduated high school when his father was working as an audio engineer for various film and television projects. As an audio engineer, he took care of sound effects and background noise, working with people in related fields.
This led to a client of Matt’s father doing voiceovers for Japanese animations, which intrigued the recent graduate. According to Matt, he had been a big anime fan even before his work in the animation industry.
The audio engineer and his client got along very well and eventually became friends, which allowed Matt to watch a recording one day. He was personally introduced to the director, who spontaneously suggested during a break that he record some background voices for $50.
Young Matt did quite well and realized that this type of career offered a unique opportunity to blend his love for theater and performance with his second loves for video games, anime, and cartoons.
From small steps to a career
In the first 4 to 5 years, his work as a voice actor mostly consisted of small gigs. Matt reported that he might lend his voice to projects once a year, which was far from sufficient to support himself, let alone call it a career. However, during this time, he was still working towards something specific:
With his regular day job, he managed to save enough money after years of patient preparation and cutting back on his daily expenses to take a big step. In 2007, he decided to pursue a real career as a voice actor.
If it hadn’t worked out, I would at least have known that I tried and could have turned to the next adventure.
– Matt Mercer in a conversation with Verité Entertainment on YouTube
Some of Matt Mercer’s most well-known roles in video games include Cassidy from Overwatch, Leon from Resident Evil 6, Ganondorf from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Vincent Valentine from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
In anime, he voices Levi Ackermann from Attack on Titan, Jotaro Kujo from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Trafalgar Law from One Piece, and Leorio from Hunter x Hunter.
From voice actor to arguably the most famous dungeon master of Dungeons & Dragons
Critical Role, as we know it today, did not start as a planned production with regular livestreams, animated series, and sold-out shows, but as a regular group of friends playing Dungeons & Dragons – with Matt as the dungeon master.
While some of the participants met for the first time during the initial session, some of them already knew each other, as they all – just like Matt – were voice actors for video games and cartoons.
When the owners of the YouTube and Twitch channel “Geek & Sundry” found out that a group full of talented and well-known voice actors was playing Dungeons & Dragons together without publishing this entertainment potential, they reached out to the friend group – and the private game became a streamed experience in 2015.
At that time, they had already been in the midst of their first campaign, known today as Vox Machina, for 2 years, but that didn’t hinder their path to success.
Until 2019, Critical Role was hosted by Geek and Sundry, until they eventually transitioned to their own production company and primarily released their show on their own platforms.
Critical Role’s live show during their anniversary tour (Source: broadwayworld.com)
“We all knew each other,” explains Travis Willingham in the cast interview with WIRED on YouTube when asked how Critical Role got acquainted, “I think that’s why [Critical Role] is so popular, because we are just ourselves. We weren’t cast or assembled. We are just friends. And I believe when you watch us, you can see that we have fun, but also that we mess up all the time.”
Critical Role has such a loyal and strong fan base that their expectations for a launched Kickstarter campaign for a 22-minute animation project were directly exceeded. What was planned as a special became an entire season with 10 episodes, from which even more seasons were born.
To learn their dangerous craft, witchers are trained at special schools. But what is the deal with these witcher schools in The Witcher? Which of them is the most powerful? We have ranked all seven.
How did witchers come to be? Long before Geralt’s time, the rulers of the day had a brilliant idea: they wanted to create the perfect warrior using magic. So, mages began conducting experiments at various locations. Unfortunately, the results did not turn out as expected.
The created warriors were excellent fighters. However, they lacked the ability to feel emotions like compassion, sadness, or love. And the magical abilities of the created warriors fell short of expectations.
Since so much money had already been invested in the experiments, it was finally decided to continue creating “mutants” and training them at the respective locations. This is how the witcher schools came into existence. The term “witcher” was coined by the mages who did not want to label individuals with only limited magical abilities as “mages.”
Are witcher schools “canon”? For fans of the video games, the different witcher schools are an entirely integral part of the Witcher universe. However, it is actually different in the book source. Only in a passing mention is it stated that Geralt belongs to the “School of the Wolf.” Other schools are never mentioned.
However, the developers at CD Projekt Red seem to think differently. A new school has even been announced for the upcoming “The Witcher 4,” which Ciri is likely to belong to.
What was the list based on? Since the witcher schools are not part of the books, we mainly refer to information from the video games in this list.
As many of the schools had already been destroyed by the time of the games, it is of course quite difficult to compare them. The ranking is therefore more of a loose classification, which is naturally subjective. Feel free to discuss in the comments which school you personally find the strongest.
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The tech demo of The Witcher 4 provides insights into the technology of the new game by CD Projekt Red
Bonus: Lynx School
Location: ?
Specialization: ?
Known members: Ciri
As a bonus, the Lynx School should be mentioned briefly, even though we currently know almost nothing about it. It is indeed the new school that Ciri will apparently belong to in the upcoming Witcher 4.
In Witcher 3, Ciri was known to us with her cat medallion, which she had taken from the assassin Leo Bonhart. It is likely that the Lynx is inspired by her old necklace. However, what exactly the Lynx School is about is still unclear.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The MMORPG Ashes of Creation is set to launch on Steam in December 2025, and the developers explain why. However, many fans are not excited. They believe the game is far from finished and unsuitable for a Steam release.
When will Ashes of Creation release on Steam? The major MMORPG, which is still in Alpha, is set to launch on Steam on December 11, 2025. The official shop page on Steam is now online. The “Early Access” start was announced in an official livestream on November 15, 2025.
Why is Ashes of Creation going into Early Access? The developers state in their official blog the following explanation:
Ashes of Creation is designed as a reactive world that evolves based on player activities. Thus, community testing is a central part of our development philosophy. Early Access allows us to involve testers directly in Verra during critical phases of system development – whether it’s the progress of settlements, economic cycles, combat balance, or world events.
By involving the community early, we gather important feedback, identify issues faster, and optimize systems in real-time. Every session, every bug report, and every piece of feedback helps shape the unique story of each server.
In a statement on Discord, studio head Steven Sharif explains that this is the next necessary step to “expand the game’s audience.” (via Reddit.com).
When does Early Access end? The developers clearly state: “There is no fixed end date.” Early Access is meant to last until the game works stably.
Reserved mood in the community and concern about negative reviews
How are players reacting? Many are confused by the decision to bring the MMORPG to Steam and state that Ashes of Creation is not ready for a release on Steam. The game is still in a completely unfinished state, and many features are still being tested.
And that is exactly what many users on Steam do not understand: The average user would buy the game, be disappointed, and leave a negative review, explains DarkEarth10 on Reddit.com:
The average Steam user will buy this game, be confused, and leave a negative review. I fear this will enormously damage the game’s reputation. Similar to the whole apocalypse situation a few years ago. People will be confused and angry.
And a ruined reputation on Steam could quickly mean financial ruin for an ambitious project. Others feel reminded of other ambitious MMORPGs like the VR MMORPG Zenith: Ambitious and with great potential, but published on Steam far too early: “It took less than a year for it to be virtually dead and go F2P” (via Reddit.com).
In another post on Reddit, there are concerns that the server might need to be reset (wiped) to give new players a chance. Because in a game where PvP plays an important role, new players on Steam would otherwise be months behind. A fear that many users share (via Reddit.com):
This game is not ready for Early Access on Steam. We are in the ALPHA phase, not the Beta phase. The game will rightly be destroyed on Steam; it should not be sold yet.
In a world full of aliens, demons, and genetically modified super soldiers, humans seem almost boring – and weak. But the Imperium in Warhammer 40,000 is not just made up of cannon fodder. Many of the best fighters of the Emperor teach every enemy to fear… and every friend.
As is common in many science fiction works, humans in Warhammer 40,000 draw their strength from their numbers. They are neither technologically advanced – after all, artificial intelligence is banned – nor do they have any biological traits that would make them naturally stronger than orcs or even Necrons.
However, they do not simply overwhelm their enemies with sheer numbers. The Imperium has several institutions and organizations that not only provide considerable combat power but also the best fighters that humans can muster.
This is how we have ranked: In this list, you will not only find large armies like the Astra Militarum or the Navis Imperialis, which impress with sheer troop strength. We present organizations here that pose a genuine threat, not only to enemies but also to humans themselves.
The ranking takes into account both the permissions that each organization has, such as the ability to request an Exterminatus that can wipe out entire worlds, as well as how well trained their members are. We focus strictly on humans; transhuman beings such as Space Marines are excluded.
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The makers explain what Warhammer actually is
Rank 6: The Officio Prefectus and its Commissars
The Commissariat, or in High Gothic: the Officio Prefectus, trains some of the most feared officers of the Imperium: Commissars. These men and women, often depicted with coats and commissar hats, are the personification of morality and discipline.
Although they are generally only equipped with a pistol and a sword, Commissars are among the most dangerous soldiers in a unit. They ensure that the imperial troops fire at the enemy and do so until the last man. They leave the soldiers with a choice: die in battle against the enemy or by the hand of the Commissar.
Almost every unit of the Astra Militarum has a Commissar assigned to maintain discipline and can even take command in case the current superior proves ineffective.
Since the Officio Prefectus belongs to the Departmento Munitorum, they are directly subordinated to the Adeptus Administratus and thus not part of the hierarchy of the Astra Militarum. This allows Commissars significantly more freedom and authority over the troops than most officers of the Guard possess.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The Zombie Mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 can raise some questions when you play it for the first time. We show you tips for beginners.
These tips are mainly aimed at beginners and inexperienced players. Experienced players will already know most of the tips on our list – especially if you have already played the zombie mode of Black Ops 6 and followed MeinMMO.
But let’s get to the first tips:
Tip 1: Explore Augmentations
In Black Ops 7, there are again the so-called augmentations that you can and should use to improve your equipment just like in its predecessor. However, you need to explore the different augmentations. Before starting a round in zombie mode, you should therefore ensure that you are actively researching an augmentation. You must collect XP to explore, which means a lot of grinding, and you want to save time.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shows its huge map for Zombies in the trailer
Tip 2: Find the right spot and stay there
Find a spot/path where you can kite even large hordes of zombies easily, and stay there. Move along the edge of your kite area to be able to run further along the other edge at the end of the path. This way, you can take one round after another.
Tip 3: Always kite solo
If you are playing with friends, each should have their own kite spot (see Tip 2). You want to split the horde among all present players. If 2 players fight in the same spot, it just creates chaos, and you suddenly face too many enemies and can get surrounded in the worst case.
What is “Kiting”? Kiting means in PvE games to maintain the aggro of a mob without getting into its attack range.
Tip 4: Leave the last zombie alive and take a breather
If you need a few seconds of peace or need time to buy or upgrade your equipment, you can intentionally leave the last zombie of a wave alive. This one will follow you.
The next wave will only start when you take down the last zombie. If you wait with that, you can either take a breather or give your friends in co-op a chance to visit the restroom.
Tip 5: Grab a weapon with a silencer
Before you start a round, you can customize your equipment and modify your starting weapon – and this is also recommended. Make sure to equip a silencer on your weapon, as shot zombies will drop more scrap.
Tip 6: Improve your weapons
You can improve your weapon rarity at the Arsenal Machine with scrap, especially if you do not want to buy from the wall or do not have the necessary essence to buy. A high rarity will be important during the round to deal more damage.
Tip 7: Don’t underestimate your car
Your car, which you control through zombie hordes on the map “Ashes of the Damned”, is not just a means of transport. When you follow the quest of the map, you turn it into a “Pack-a-Punch” machine. You can then punch your weapon at the back of the car, giving it a larger magazine and causing more damage. Plus, it looks cooler then. (Caution, the ammunition for the weapon becomes more expensive after punching.)
Tip 8: Repair the car
Walking between the different areas of Ashes of the Damned is noticeably more difficult than driving the route with the car. However, your car cannot withstand an infinite number of zombie attacks – so repair it.
As you race through the landscape, you will see red and green bulges on the ground. The red ones hurt, you should avoid them. But if you drive through one of the green bulges with your car, it repairs your vehicle.
Keep an eye out for the Perk-a-Cola machines. These soda machines give you powerful advantages like more life or faster reloading. With the right perks, surviving becomes significantly easier, so you should acquire the perks in a timely manner.
Especially important are:
Juggernog (increases maximum health)
Quick Revive (faster health regeneration + faster revive)
Also recommended:
Speed Cola (faster reload)
Stamin-Up (run faster)
Deadshot Daiquiri (increased critical damage)
Tip 10: Use the jump pads wisely
Instead of driving with the car, you can also pay 500 essence and use a jump pad. This will shoot you across the map to another area. This can be useful, but should be used wisely.
If you catapult yourself to the other side of the map, you will likely be far from the car and cannot “punch” your weapon. Playing with random teammates can make it complicated to return to the car. So try to avoid being too far away from your teammates and the moving Pack-a-Punch machine.
