On April 2, 2026, Season 3 will start in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone. This will not only bring fresh maps to the modes, but also upgrade the movement in Battle Royale.
Season 3 is around the corner and brings new content for Black Ops 7 and Warzone. The multiplayer will be expanded with nine maps, various weapons, and new modes, while Warzone will get a new POI called “Launch Pad”. Additionally, movement features that were previously known mostly from multiplayer will be introduced in Battle Royale.
What happens to the movement in Warzone? Starting with Season 3, the wall jump and grappling hook will be introduced in Warzone. Both mechanics will be available right from the start and open up new tactical paths on the map for you. With the grappling hook, you can specifically hunt down campers who have entrenched themselves on rooftops.
According to the developers, these features have now been integrated to enhance mobility with new movement options and reward individual skills after they performed well in limited-time modes (Source: callofduty.com).
The wall jump and grappling hook will therefore be available on all “Battle Royale” maps starting April 2, 2026, as well as in the Resurgence mode. However, they are disabled on one map.
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Call of Duty shows new content for Season 3 in Black Ops 7 and Warzone in the trailer
On which map are the features disabled? The wall jump is disabled in the Gulag. Although the grappling hook is not explicitly mentioned in the patch notes, it can be assumed that it does not appear in the random loot of the Gulag, where you defend yourself in a 1v1 and fight to return to the map.
In the blog post on callofduty.com, the developers write: “Wall jumps are disabled in the Gulag. After all, we can’t let prisoners just escape, can we? You have to earn your way out.”
How is the update received?On Reddit, there is at least consensus that these features will massively change the gameplay dynamics. Some players point out that this makes it almost meaningless for squads to secure the “high ground”.
Many also suspect that campers will likely not be pleased with the features as they can now be ambushed much more easily in their positions. User ChemicalPower2522 writes: “Finally a way to counter the people who are camping with 8 claymores in every corner of high buildings.”
MoSSiK619 notes that the grappling hook will almost become essential gear. Anyone wanting to pursue someone escaping with the grappling hook will need one themselves to keep up. However, many players are at least curious to try out the new gadgets in Battle Royale.
How the features will perform in the long term will be shown after the release of Season 3 in Warzone. Other movement perks in Battle Royale had recently faced criticism before their introduction, as some fans felt they made the game seem “lazy” and disrupted immersion. More about this can be found here: Fans are unhappy with new perks in CoD: Warzone, as they cause clunky movement
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The new flying robot in ARC Raiders is taking down players one by one. A Raider has now dealt with the dangerous opponent swiftly and almost “casually” eliminated him.
What kind of new opponent is this? With the “Flashpoint” update, a new ARC has emerged in the extraction shooter: the Vaporizer. This is a large flying machine that hunts players with destructive lasers and unpredictable attack patterns.
The Vaporizer is extremely ruthless, as it deals massive damage and can target multiple enemies simultaneously, literally grilling them with its laser.
A player has set a dangerous target and approached the Vaporizer to take it down.
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ARC Raiders brings new Flashpoint update – there are rumors brewing in Speranza
Deadline 1, Vaporizer 0
How did the player take down the ARC? Instead of firing from a distance, the player, equipped with a mine, jumped from a building directly onto the Vaporizer.
As the machine ascended, he placed a mine on the surface of the robot. The player then jumped off again and moved to safety, as the mine was a Deadline, which deals 1,000 damage in a 10-meter radius once the 6-second timer expires.
The Deadline took out the dangerous ARC. The debris conveniently fell right into the building where the player had sought cover. As loot, you will receive, among other things, Vaporizer Regulators needed for the new High-Performance Antenna Project in ARC Raiders.
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How do you fight the Vaporizer? Those who are not quite so fearless and prefer to keep their distance have other options. Unlike with the rocket launcher, tactical action and good timing are required here, as the Vaporizer can protect itself with a shield.
One way is to “bait” the shield with a seeker grenade. Once its shield falls, you throw a Wolfpack. Decoy grenades also help to distract the machine’s attention. As long as the Vaporizer is shooting at decoy grenades (or other targets), it has no shield. And as long as it has a shield, it won’t shoot – giving you time to heal and sort your gear.
The “Hull Breaker” has proven to be particularly effective. This epic special weapon fires projectiles that explode only upon impact, quickly destabilizing the Vaporizer, especially when you hit its thrusters. If you have enough ammunition, you can take the Vaporizer down with it.
To temporarily stun the Vaporizer, the Showstopper or Hornet’s Driver are good options. Although this does not always stop the entire ARC, at least some thrusters will be disabled, interrupting its attacks.
In general, solid cover is helpful to evade the dangerous attacks. Barricades, however, do little here, as the nimble robots simply fly around them.
During the map event “Under Close Observation”, several Vaporizers fly around together, accompanied by rocket launchers and other smaller flying ARCs. Smoke grenades and the Photoelectric Cloak prove particularly helpful here. On Reddit, players are currently joking that the speaker components needed to build the cloak are now probably the most important resource in the game.
Nintendo secured with the patent the method by which one game character summons a second game character and uses it in the event of a battle.
The patent attracted a lot of attention because it concerns not only games like Palworld, which are in direct competition with Pokémon, but also titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Diablo, and ARK: Survival Evolved.
The patent in question was now revoked on March 25, 2026, by the U.S. Patent Office, as reported by the online magazine games fray.
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This is the authority’s decision: The Patent Office states that on November 3, 2025, it initiated a “director-initiated order for unilateral re-examination”. It was found that four of the total 26 claims of the patent raise “substantial new questions of patentability”. The Patent Office subsequently gave Nintendo 2 months to respond.
However, Nintendo did not submit a response within the deadline, which is why claims 1-26 of the patent were subjected to re-examination. The authority then stated:
“Claims 1–26 are currently being re-examined (“Re-examined Claims”). With respect to the re-examined claims and as a result of this decision: a) Claims 1–26 are rejected under 35 USC § 103(a).”
The Patent Office bases its decision on the combinations of several references in the form of published U.S. patent applications. Two of these earlier patent applications were filed by Nintendo itself, as well as one by Konami and one by Bandai Namco.
Final Fantasy XIV is one of the largest and most popular MMORPGs of our time. But is it worth starting or returning even after 12 years since the relaunch? MeinMMO now reveals in the video what you should know.
In our new YouTube video, we examine the Final Fantasy MMORPG from today’s perspective and analyze whether you can find a virtual home in the world of Eorzea today as a newcomer or returnee.
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What topics are covered? For those who have never played Final Fantasy XIV, we first summarize in the video what kind of MMORPG it really is and what content you can expect. We describe the main features as well as the unique aspects of the game such as the job system.
You will learn how Final Fantasy XIV feels in combat and what strengths the online role-playing game possesses from our perspective. We also address the existing weaknesses and highlight what the year 2026 holds for FFXIV.
Finally, we draw a conclusion: Is it worth starting or returning in 2026? In addition to FFXIV, Guild Wars 2, and ESO, there are also other MMORPGs that we have covered for you. In another video, we looked at which games are particularly worth it for you this year. You can find the article and the video here: Which MMORPGs are really worth it in 2026? – MeinMMO reveals it in the video
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Gaming has become a rather expensive hobby due to rising prices for consoles, hardware, and games. However, there is one tip that can help you save on the cost of new games. You just need to borrow them from the right place.
Many public libraries now offer more media to borrow than just books. In addition to DVDs and Blu-rays, many libraries also provide a selection of video games that you can borrow and play for a certain period without having to purchase them.
This tip is provided by the gamer Doomster78666 in the gaming subreddit, where he showcases his haul from the library, including two films, but also Elden Ring and CoD: Modern Warfare.
And yes, before the question arises: Many libraries in Germany also offer a selection of games to borrow. MeinMMO editor Caro can confirm that her city library offers games for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. However, titles rated 16 and 18 by the USK can only be borrowed in person with proof of age.
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Find Your Next Game live from the CAGGTUS 2026 in the trailer
A library card opens many new opportunities
If you’re considering getting a library card for the purpose of video games, we have outlined the pros and cons for you:
Disadvantages:
The games do not belong to you; they are just borrowed.
You only have a certain period before you must return the game sooner or later.
You usually need to purchase a library card, which often comes with a fee. So the offer is not completely free.
You can only choose from the selection provided by your library.
Advantages:
The loan period of the game can often be extended if you need more time.
You only have to pay once for a card, not for each individual game. Often, library cards for children and teenagers up to 18 are even free, and discounted for students or trainees.
You can test games that you’re not sure you’ll like. You won’t lose money if you stop playing and return the game early.
Your membership supports your local library, helping it remain available to you and many others for a longer time, and potentially invest in more games.
A tip that many needed
The Reddit thread reveals that a lot of users have never heard of this opportunity and would not have thought of it alone. This is confirmed by the user mirjane7, who works at a library: “This is not utilized enough at all.”
Other users are putting this tip into practice, as is megasetgo: “I just found out that my public library is just a short walk away, and I finally got a library card after not having one for years. I borrowed Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. No borrowing fee. 30 days until return. Up to 3 extensions possible. No late fees!”
User and father GarretBarrett explains that choosing a game, as well as films and books, together with the whole family can be a rewarding experience: “I just went to the library in the neighboring city with my kids for the first time. I think their brains exploded. I realized that we need to do this more often – seeing all the games and movies and spending an hour choosing one was cool.”
Maybe this tip gives you the incentive to visit your own library. You might find not only books and even films, but also video games that interest you or that you’ve wanted to test for a long time. Or did you already know? Given the price trend of PC hardware, consoles, and video games, gaming could continue to develop into a luxury hobby that not everyone can afford. This is directly illustrated by the example of the PS5, as the community shows: Players demonstrate with the example of PlayStation that gaming is increasingly becoming a luxury hobby
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The developers of Star Wars: The Old Republic continue to work on modernizing their MMORPG and are now presenting the largest project to date.
What kind of project is this? The developers of SW:TOR spoke about their largest project to date in a new post on their website (via swtor.com): the upgrade to DirectX12. DirectX is the key point for many of the processes that take place on the screen in SW:TOR.
SW:TOR still uses the old version 9, which is no longer the standard. In order to enhance the MMORPG in the future, the developers need an upgrade to version 12, but that is not so easy.
Here you can see how much SW:TOR has visually changed so far:
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Star Wars: The Old Republic zeigt Grafikupdates im Trailer
Everything from the beginning
How is the upgrade progressing? To enable the upgrade to the new version 12, the developers had to dismantle and rebuild many of the graphical elements of the MMORPG. There are technical features that SW:TOR uses in version 9, but which do not function in version 12.
The developers share images in their post that show how extensively they had to dismantle the MMORPG – almost only test textures remained. The process was so complicated that they even had to reprogram the SW:TOR engine itself.
Through collaboration with EA, the developers were able to incorporate features of the Frostbite engine into SW:TOR during this process, which is expected to have a positive impact on the MMORPG in the future.
Although the developers are not yet at their goal, they are already showing images of how the game currently looks, with notable improvements in light and shadow effects.
New light and shadow effectsNew light and shadow effects
Where is the journey heading? The developers do not simply want to make SW:TOR look better; they also care about compatibility. DirectX9 is too old and may not run on all hardware in a few years.
But the graphics can be significantly improved through the massive changes. While previously there were only limited opportunities to enhance the MMORPG, big changes can be expected after the upgrade.
However, it will still take some time before that happens. The developers want to involve players from the technical alpha to test compatibility on the countless different graphics cards. Only after that will they finalize the processes.
That the developers of SW:TOR are rewriting their entire engine to prepare the game for the future is a good sign for all players. Those who have been concerned that the MMORPG might soon be history will be reassured by this news. The process is a clear step into the future. What is expected to happen this year is detailed here: Star Wars gets a new game, but doesn’t leave behind a 14-year-old MMORPG, starting soon into a new era
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The trailer for the film of the DC superhero Supergirl is out, and she is already being compared to a very special killer: John Wick.
Which superheroine is it about? On March 31, 2026, the first official trailer for the upcoming film Supergirl was released. Before that, fans could only be satisfied with teasers.
Supergirl, whose real name is Kara Zor-El, is Superman’s cousin. She comes from Argo City, a part of Krypton, the home of Superman. When the planet was destroyed, Supergirl was sent to Earth along with Superman.
However, her spaceship got stuck in a space-time anomaly, so she arrived on Earth much later. Supergirl has the same powers as Superman.
She was teased at the end of the film Superman by James Gunn. The dog that helped Superman actually belongs to Supergirl, not him. Superman was just supposed to take care of it.
In her own film, Supergirl, played by Milly Alcock, has her dog Krypto back and goes on adventures with him.
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Supergirl is on her movie adventure with her dog Krypto
Supergirl becomes John Wick
What kind of trick is that? To make a hero sympathetic to the audience, there are various methods. A clever trick is to have an innocent animal be harmed by the enemies. This evokes the sense of justice in the audience, who will immediately side with the hero.
This is applied in the Supergirl trailer, but also earlier in the film John Wick. Here, the dog of retired hitman John Wick was killed, leading to a significant revenge action. John Wick acts ruthlessly in his films, yet the audience forgives him almost everything – after all, his dog was killed.
Supergirl should have the same standing with her audience: her dog is poisoned at the beginning of the film and could die without the antidote.
By the way: The film is based on the Supergirl comic Woman of Tomorrow / The Woman of Tomorrow.
How does the community react? The parallel to John Wick was also noticed by the community. In the comments under the trailer on YouTube, there are many hints about the killer:
futurescaper writes: Did John Wick teach these villains nothing? You don’t mess with the hero’s dog.
Oburn says: If you shoot a dog and think you’re off the hook just because it didn’t belong to John Wick.
thoraxe707 thinks the film combines two special films: John Wick + Guardians of the Galaxy
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro is a pro controller for the PS5. The controller is primarily aimed at players who prioritize speed. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the controller and explains for whom the device is worth it.
With the Raiju V3 Pro, Razer launches a gaming controller for the PS5. At 200 euros, it’s not exactly cheap but promises lots of modern technology for the money with tactile buttons and TMR sticks.
I was able to test the controller in everyday use and explain why I am so enthusiastic about the button clicks and whom I cannot recommend the controller to.
Benedikt is a tech editor at MeinMMO and has been testing hardware for readers for many years. He tests mice, keyboards, headphones, and pretty much everything that can be used with computers, consoles or other devices.
The model was provided to us by Razer as a review copy.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Technical Details
Here you can find the technical details in a table (click to expand):
Design/Interface
Wired or wireless connection
Button type
mechanical, tactile switches, TMR sticks on the thumbsticks
Programmable buttons
Yes
Lighting
No
Compatibility
PS5, PC
Delivery
wireless adapter for HyperSpeed Wireless USB cable (C to A) 2 interchangeable thumb caps 4 interchangeable back buttons screwdriver transport bag for controller instructions and safety information
Special features
TMR switches, interchangeable back buttons
Price (RRP)
209.99 Euro
Delivery, Design, and Construction
Positive: Delivery, construction, interchangeable parts | Neutral: no adaptive triggers/haptic feedback
What’s included? Razer has equipped its Raiju V3 Pro with a decent delivery package. This includes:
wireless adapter for HyperSpeed Wireless
USB cable (C to A)
2 interchangeable thumb caps
4 interchangeable back buttons
screwdriver
transport bag for controller
instructions and safety information
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro with packaging.
Design and Construction: Razer’s Raiju V3 Pro is heavily based on the official design of the PlayStation controller: The Raiju V3 Pro follows the same symmetrical design. Unlike the Victrix Pro BFG (Reloaded), however, the symmetrical design cannot be adjusted.
A few things can still be changed: The thumbstick caps can be exchanged, as well as the back buttons on the back of the controller.
By the way, Razer deliberately forgoes haptic feedback with its controller. Razer itself states that the “Razer Raiju V3 Pro was specially designed for competitive eSports use and does not have haptic feedback.”
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro in an open caseThe Razer Raiju V3 Pro with transport bagThe Raiju V3 Pro and its transport bag, including delivery.
Processing
Positive: interchangeable parts | Negative: only plastic | Neutral: hollow-sounding housing, fixed battery
The Raiju V3 Pro is completely made of plastic, metal parts or elements are completely absent. Some components, like the thumbsticks and back buttons, can be easily exchanged, but the sticks themselves cannot. Here other manufacturers like Victrix or Sony have an advantage.
The official DualSense Edge seems sturdier in direct comparison to Razer, as the plastic body of the controller sounds less hollow when tapping on the casing. However, the “hollow” feeling is also noticeable in terms of weight: The Edge weighs at least 325 grams, while the Razer Raiju V3 Pro weighs only 259 grams. You can throw a TV with both models.
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro compared to Sony’s DualSense Edge.
Software
Positive: Many configuration options | Negative: Only on PC/phone
If you want to set up the Raiju V3 Pro, you have two options: You can either use the Synapse software directly on your PC or the mobile app on your phone. The options of the software are roughly identical. However, the rule is: You cannot make any settings directly on the PS5, this is only possible with the official DualSense Edge.
Razer Synapse 4 on PC: a bit confusing, but all functions are reasonably adjustable.
Overall, you can freely assign 6 buttons: Two on the top, near the triggers (referred to as Razer claw grip bumpers) and the four back buttons on the back of the controller.
Practical: You can save four profiles directly on your controller and switch back and forth with the corresponding key combination. This also works on the PS5.
Ergonomics and Weight
Positive: Weight, haptics, ergonomics | Negative: With small hands, back buttons may be difficult to reach | Neutral: no haptic feedback/adaptive triggers
How heavy is the controller? At 259 grams, the Raiju V3 Pro is one of the lighter gaming controllers on the market, making it significantly lighter than the official PS5 pro controller, which weighs 325 grams. However, you will have to forgo features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
The Razer Raiju V3 Pro upside down.
Ergonomics: Razer has covered the grips of its controller with a rough rubber surface. This ensures that the controller fits well in the hand, even if the hands become moist and sweaty in the heat of battle.
I also like the arrangement of the buttons on the back: With the right hand, the index and middle finger rest on the back buttons; with the left hand, it’s the middle and ring fingers. It feels intuitive without having to strain your hands.
Restrictively, I must say that I have quite large hands, measuring 19 centimeters (from wrist to fingertip). My wife has smaller hands (17 centimeters) and can no longer easily reach the lower buttons.
So if you have small hands, you may need to forgo the back buttons, which would be a shame. By the way, my wife has no problems reaching the paddles of the DualSense Edge. These are simply better positioned and a bit longer.
The buttons on the backThe buttons on the topThe special buttons of the Razer Raiju V3 Pro in detail.
Gameplay: A play and click feel like a gaming mouse
Positive: Click feel, weight, ergonomics | Neutral: Software only configurable on PC; click noises can be bothersome
How does it play? Gaming with the Raiju V3 Pro can best be described as playing with a gaming mouse on the PS5, as it feels just like that: All important buttons, the D-pad, the symbol buttons, and the back buttons give you a solid click feedback.
Normally, I always feel that my inputs with a controller are somewhat vague, as I usually miss the clear feedback of a button click. The click of the mouse indicates it and gives me the satisfying feeling that I clicked, which I can also see on the screen.
The Raiju V3 Pro achieves exactly that: Each button offers you a solid click. In everyday use, it feels as if you are playing with a mouse and not with a controller.
Additionally, there’s the weight of around 250 grams. Generally, I prefer playing with the DualSense Edge because it is best integrated into the PS5 system, but the 80 grams less from the Raiju V3 Pro, combined with these clicks, is a real challenge.
However, I must add: As great as it feels, the clicking of the buttons is quite audible. When you play with it, you can hear every button you use. If you’re not playing with headphones, that can be quite annoying, especially if you’re sensitive to noise. It’s not a problem for me, but I wanted to point it out.
Title image Razer Raiju V3 Pro
Conclusion
For whom is the controller worth it? If you primarily want to play competitively, can do without immersive features like haptic feedback and are looking for a device that fully focuses on speed and performance, then you get a very good controller with the Razer Raiju V3 Pro.
Because in the competitive area, the device fully demonstrates its strengths: Weight and the quick buttons are very well suited when things need to happen quickly and every gram counts.
Alternatives:
The DualSense Edge is the best alternative on the PS5: Native support, many features, but a rather short battery life. The current price ranges from 180 to 190 euros.
The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded comes with TMR sticks and interchangeable button modules. This makes the controller particularly flexible. The Reloaded model is available for around 190 euros.
More options for controllers: If you are looking for more controllers, then take a look here. Because you can also find more controllers in our buying guide for controllers for PC and Xbox.
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Soulmask is already one of the best survival games in Early Access on Steam, and now the 1.0 release is just around the corner. To celebrate this occasion, the developers are giving away a completely new game world.
What kind of game is this? Soulmask is an open-world survival game where you become the chief of your tribe as the last survivor in a primitive land. The game started Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store on May 31, 2024. It established itself as one of the best survival games available right now, as reflected in the 80% positive Steam reviews.
The game’s biggest unique feature is the titular masks: There are many different masks in the world of Soulmask, and they all provide you with special bonuses and abilities.
Over time, you build and expand your settlement in Soulmask, recruit new tribe members, and face tough bosses and dungeons. There are now various areas where you can fight for survival – from a South American jungle to snowy peaks.
On April 10, 2026, Soulmask will leave Early Access after about 2 years. Just in time for the release, the game will take you to the deserts of Egypt in its largest DLC yet, Shifting Sands. In this setting, ancient ruins meet futuristic sci-fi technology.
Here you can see a trailer for the 1.0 release of Soulmask:
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Soulmask: The survival game on Steam exits early access after almost 2 years
Those who act fast get a complete game world for free
What does this DLC cost? If you already own the game or purchase it before May 10, 2026, then the DLC will cost you nothing extra. Within the first month after release, Shifting Sands will be included for free in the main game, but anyone who jumps in later will pay €19.99 for the DLC.
The developers want to thank the 800,000 players in Early Access with this gift, as they announce in a post on Steam. It states: “Since we started developing Shifting Sands, we have been pondering one question: How do we thank the 800,000 chiefs who have supported us since Early Access?”
The developers’ answer to this question? A completely new game world. In the deserts of Egypt, a new environment along with enemies, masks, and more await you. The new masks are inspired by the gods of ancient Egypt and provide you with powers from their respective domains.
For example, the mask of the god of the dead Anubis allows you to resurrect enemy corpses to fight for you. With the mask of Amun-Ra, you unleash the power of the sun to burn your enemies.
Also new are flying ships that you can make into your new mobile base. While you start with just a small wooden boat, later in the game, you will have access to larger ships.
Soulmask has made it onto our personal list of the best survival games. So if you want to learn more about the game or just need more recommendations, feel free to check it out. You can find the list here on MeinMMO: The 31 best survival games 2025 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox
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The FYNG CAGGTUS ignites the next escalation level! We will broadcast live from Leipzig for three days and plan our most spectacular program yet for you.
Putting together a large gaming show is like a massive puzzle, for which you initially have no pieces.
The uncertainty is always great: Are there enough interesting premieres for our FYNG show? Will we have exciting guests? Will we come up with something again that will surprise you?
All the more pleasing now is the certainty that we can answer these questions for our next FYNG party with “Absolutely!”
From April 17 to April 19, we celebrate Find Your Next Game live from the CAGGTUS in Leipzig. Visit us in Hall 3, Booth 330!
What is Find Your Next Game?
Find Your Next Game (short: FYNG) is our major live event series with which we want to transport that special feeling of visiting a trade fair to your living room.
Of course, games, technology, and entertainment are always at the forefront, but it’s also about more: communities, the exchange with like-minded individuals, knowledgeable discussions, and a healthy dose of having fun. All of it live and without safety nets.
This unique combination seems to be well received, allowing us to raise the bar again with each show compared to the previous year. Here are some facts:
Over 25 hours of live programming from April 17 to April 19 with shows, analyses, talks, and antics.
The most spectacular FYNG show yet with over 20 trailer, gameplay, and world premieres with truly fantastic games and a ton of surprises, charmingly and competently hosted by Ann-Kathrin and Maurice.
A 900 square meter booth with a beautiful show stage, plenty of seating, and a giant Ferris wheel!
Our broadcasting times and where you can watch
You can follow our show program either live on-site in Leipzig or on our GameStar Twitch channel or, of course, here on your favorite website. We will also broadcast the FYNG CAGGTUS Show 2026 on Thursday on the GameStar YouTube channel. Here are our broadcasting times:
Friday, April 17 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
FYNG CAGGTUS Show: Friday, April 17 – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 19 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
If you can’t be there live, no problem. We will also release a large part of the program as separate videos on GameStar, GamePro, MeinMMO, and our YouTube channels. Also, look forward to exclusive news and previews of the new announcements from our FYNG show!
What you can look forward to
We would love to tell you everything at this point because we are really damn proud of what we’ve put together for you. But on one hand, it would ruin the surprise for you. And on the other hand, we would break some embargoes, which would be rather foolish, especially with our own show.
So here are a few more or less helpful hints for you:
For the FYNG CAGGTUS Show 2026, we have discussed almost 100 topics. We are now also getting inquiries from the USA and larger productions.
As usual, we curate the FYNG show editorially. So look forward to a colorful mix of genres from indie to blockbuster.
We are doing a few things that we’ve never done before. And if it has surprised us, it will certainly surprise you as well.
If there are spectacular reveals around FYNG, you can of course count on us to provide you with the most and exclusive information.
Mary has crocheted a detective FYNG doll. For reasons.
In good old FYNG tradition, there will again be a FYNG Steam page for FYNG CAGGTUS 2026. There you will find, as usual, not only our stream but also a clear list of all the titles of the show along with personal selections based on your gaming preferences, as well as playable demos if available.
Not a tradition yet, but all the cooler for us: For the first time, we are organizing our very own real FYNG Steam Sale to coincide with the show. Look forward to many special offers from manufacturers who have been part of our show before.
For us, the FYNG Steam Sale is not just a real honor but another piece for our ever-growing and beautifying puzzle.
We can hardly wait to show you the result and will, as always, do our best to make sure you have as much fun watching as we do preparing. See you in Leipzig or on the stream!
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To earn money on Steam, it takes more than just a good title. An expert has now explained how every developer can build their own “money cheat” into their title.
Who is it about? Steam expert and consultant Chris Zukowski explained at the Game Developers Conference how Steam works behind the scenes. The focus of his presentation was on the so-called “Golden Goose” games that are particularly important for the platform.
According to Zukowski, these are games that earn about $150,000 in the first six months after launch and receive around 500 reviews from players. If a game reaches these numbers, it has made the leap into the “real Steam”, according to him.
This is also the point where developers can resort to a “money cheat” that can easily bring in thousands of dollars.
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A user asks Valve if he can bequeath his many games on Steam – they reply
Little work for a lot of money
What is this “money cheat”? The trick that the expert presented at the conference is likely familiar to many gamers. It involves so-called supporter packs. These are DLCs that serve only to support the developers.
Unlike regular add-ons or expansions, players get only a small goodie like a golden crown, a skin, or another background. For three to five euros, you sort of treat the developers to a coffee and receive an attention in return.
“This is purely cosmetic, worthless, but definitely worth it,” he says about the supporter packs. “I do not recommend any DLC expansion packs because people complain about them on Steam, but supporter packs and soundtracks are an excellent thing.”
The trick behind the supporter packs seems to be that only real fans would buy them and they do not expect to receive high-quality content in return. It’s different with actual expansion packs, as players always hope for a lot from them.
How well does it work? According to Zukowski, such a DLC had a purchase rate of 2.59%, which is correspondingly low. Nevertheless, the DLC generated $11,531 (about €9,950) without generating major complaints about it.
Moreover, the expert noted that another developer earned $60,980 (about €52,550) with the digital soundtrack of their game, which had a similar purchase rate of 2.8%.
Despite the low purchase rates, developers see significant additional revenue from their supporter packs without having to deal with complaints from their community regarding unmet expectations. The community, in turn, feels good about supporting a developer they like. A win-win situation.
The “money cheat” on Steam is universally applicable to any title and helps developers generate additional revenue from their most loyal fans without much effort, as packaging game music or drawing a golden little crown is quick and easy. The expert knows exactly how Steam works: Steam expert pleads with developers: “Gabe Newell cannot buy yachts with wishlists”
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Since 2019, The Boys has been one of the most well-known series on Amazon Prime Video. Soon it will conclude with Season 5, and in this regard, MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes has looked at the comics: That was a big mistake.
I am a big fan of the Amazon series The Boys and not only am I looking forward to the next season, but I also enjoy every social media post about the series. In light of Season 5, which starts on April 8, I wanted to check out the comics by Garth Ennis on which the series is based.
Well, that was not a good idea, because to make it short: I do not like the comics. I read about half and then stopped. It is a wonder that the Amazon series is so good, but it also shows the potential that an adaptation offers.
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The Boys shows in the final trailer for Season 5 how far Homelander has come
Break boundaries to break boundaries
The premise in the comic is similar to that in the series. After A-Train accidentally kills Hughie’s girlfriend, who here looks like actor Simon Pegg, he meets Butcher and ends up with the Boys. They investigate cases of the Supes for the CIA where things are not quite right.
The comic is just as brutal as the series, but in other places, in my opinion, it exaggerates a bit too much with the provocation. Right in an early storyline, the Boys investigate a club for homosexuals.
They are often insulted, not only by the Supes. Even Hughie, the only emotional anchor for the readers, uses homophobic terms. This could fundamentally be used to construct a social critique, but that never happens.
This is quite indicative of The Boys in the comics. Boundaries are pushed, but never to tell something, but rather just to push a boundary. Some might like that, and series like South Park have a similar approach, but I miss the satire or critique that makes the Amazon series so good.
Ennis employs explicit depictions of violence and especially sexual violence to provoke a shock reaction, but never to tell something. This is particularly critical because it often happens in the comics.
Overall, there is a lack of depth. The characters are also quite flat. There is hardly any character development, and the Supes are mostly nothing more than simply incredibly evil. A good example is Homelander. In the series, he is also evil, but he has some depth due to his ego, past, and relationships that distinguish him. In the comics, he is simply a Superman clone with a big ego.
When comparing the storylines of the comics and the series, you realize that the series doesn’t really adapt much of it. What would otherwise be a sin for many comic fans was, in my case, probably the best decision.
The series takes the idea of the comics, makes it modern
Garth Ennis is not a fan of superheroes. He revealed this in several situations, as the Los Angeles Times quoted him in 2019 with the following words: [Superheroes] seem to be the perfect fantasy of hope and self-empowerment for a world increasingly lacking both. As I personally did not grow up with superheroes, I find them completely idiotic.
I find that sentence intriguing. Ennis wanted to show a world of heroes that is not heroic, but power-hungry and controlling. Unfortunately, the comics mostly come across as if he truly hates superheroes.
The Amazon series takes a different approach. It is not just a parody of superheroes, but of superhero franchises, with a societal critique level. This combination is missing in the comics. They are simply against the superhero concept, whereas the superheroes in the series are used as a projection for societal problems.
This makes every season of The Boys feel modern, as it addresses current events. The violence and coarse humor are part of the world in the series, but not the focus of the narrative. Fairly, one must also note that the series does not always get it perfect.
However, the Amazon production also shows: There is a good core somewhere in this dreadful world. No one represents that as well as the character A-Train.
Do not get me wrong. The Supes are also evil people in the series, but there are developments, especially with goofy characters like The Deep, but above all with A-Train. His story begins here, and in Season 4 he really slowly develops into a hero.
In Episode 6 of Season 4, MM has a heart attack and A-Train is the only one who can save him. Kimiko asks him to help, and he does it, at first reluctantly. He takes him to the hospital, and a little boy sees him and smiles. A-Train feels good, like a hero. A comment under the YouTube clip sums it up perfectly: It is never too late to be a real hero.
This core has been understood by the series and is also processed in a character that initially seemed evil. This shows that the world is not just made up of bad things, but also that there is always hope. Many Supes are evil, but not all of them.
Only A-Train has more character development than probably any character in the comics, especially than his drawn equivalent, which is really garbage as a character.
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Is everything really bad about the The Boys comics? No. I often find the art style fitting for the crude world, and Butcher as a character has his charm, as he has a pretty evil streak like the Supes, even if he lacks the conflict from the series.
Here I must also mention James Stillwell. He is actually the big villain of the series, making decisions for Vought. In the series, he has been transformed into two characters, namely Madelyn Stillwell and Edgar Stan. However, they do not do justice to his comic appearance.
In every panel he appears, he has a strong presence, and his emotional coldness, also in conflict with Homelander, is always exciting and captivating. He represents a ruthless businessman who seems more threatening without superpowers than the superheroes do.
Edgar Stan has taken on this role, but I would have liked to see it more prominently in the series, as it works nicely as a counterweight to Homelander in the comics.
The Boys shows that you do not have to adapt everything exactly. Comics are a different medium, and not everything works on television. Above all, the series demonstrates that you can also modernly adapt works that no longer appear contemporary, as long as you have a vision and a coherent idea.
Hardware deliveries are a reason for joy for many people. A particularly happy user seems to have hit the jackpot with an order. Because when he opens the package, he can’t stop marveling.
What did the user receive? The gamer Bat-Dragon-666 reports in his Reddit post that he ordered a 1 TB SSD. However, the package was unusually large for a single small item.
The player’s surprise was even greater when instead of one, he supposedly received ten of the ordered WD Black SN7100 1 TB. He posted a picture of the delivery and titled it “Delivery messed up.” Whether the Redditor is telling the truth cannot be determined at this time.
In the comments of the post, there was a discussion about what the user should do with the extra storage. He is advised to return one SSD, keep the rest, and request a refund. Another suggestion was that he should keep one or two as a reserve and sell the rest to make a profit.
However, we recommend contacting support in such cases and asking for a solution, as there could be legal consequences otherwise (via Chip)!
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Why is RAM so expensive? The current situation explained in 2 minutes
small mistake, big impact
How much is the user’s order worth? The memory costs today, on 01.04.2026, about 150 euros per piece (via Geizhals). This means a total delivery of about 1,500 euros, with the player thus receiving additional hardware worth 1,350 euros.
The price is particularly high, as SSDs are currently influenced by the ongoing hardware crisis, as just a few months ago the same component cost less than half. However, this is probably not the end of rising prices, as a manager from a memory company says that it will get worse.
The reason for the rising costs is mainly the high demand for components from AI data centers, which also affects hardware for gamers (via microchipusa).
Nevertheless, the user most likely cannot install the entire order in his PC.
Why can’t the gamer use all the storage? Although the Redditor is pleased with the coincidence, most computers and consoles do not have the capacity to operate 10 different SSDs in the M.2 form factor of the WD Black at the same time.
A console like the PS5, for example, only has one expansion slot for storage expansion via M.2 SSD (via playstation). Most gaming PCs, on the other hand, now have about 2 to 5 slots for fast storage. The number varies depending on the form factor, features, and price of a motherboard.
To find out how many you have available, you can either open your PC yourself and check or find the manual on the manufacturer’s website using the name of your motherboard. There are often illustrations at the beginning that help you easily identify the available slots. This is also not the first time a user has reported accidentally receiving more components: Player buys motherboard for 45 euros, receives hardware worth 1,400 euros for free
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The new Flashpoint update in ARC Raiders is very well received by the community of the extraction shooter. So much so that even players who had dropped out cannot resist the chaos of the new event.
What impresses the community so much? With the new Flashpoint update from Patch 1.22.0 for ARC Raiders, Embark Studios has really impressed. The community is cheering about the new content and improvements, such as the revised crafting system that players embrace with open arms.
Two new weapons and a new enemy type, the extremely dangerous (and now feared) Vaporizer, sparked great curiosity. Even among players who have already turned their backs on ARC Raiders:
However, the new update piqued his curiosity, so he agreed to play a round and found that suddenly 3 hours had passed, which he then spent in ARC Raiders. Almost 1,300 additional upvotes from other users show that he is not alone in this feeling, as the community recognizes: The chaos that Embark brought into the game with the new update is not only new – it is really fun.
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ARC Raiders brings new Flashpoint update – there are rumors brewing in Speranza
Nothing is more “relaxed” – the new event causes chaos that excites players
What do players particularly praise? In the Reddit thread, it becomes clear that alongside the other solid news and improvements, the new event is especially well received. It featured the new map condition “Close Scrutiny”, where players are put to a tough test on their skills while attempting to loot so-called ARC Assessors.
The environments around the objective are full of hostile ARCs, including the nasty Vaporizer, a flying ARC that fires lasers and can target multiple enemies at once.
The chaos of the new event is vividly displayed in this recording by RoyceeKeanuu in tilt-shift style, which makes the events appear like a diorama:
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Why is the event so well received? The chaos of “Close Scrutiny” brings a challenge that many players have lost after their entire time in ARC Raiders. It is exactly this chaos that makes the community happy, as can be seen from the reactions on Reddit:
“A damn awesome update,” writes aburridope, fully agreeing with the thread author, “I have seen more ARCs kill Raiders in the last 4 hours than in the last 2 months before the patch.”
SillyLittleMoth also understands the opinion of the post very well: “About two weeks ago, I slowly lost interest in playing and was hoping the new update would bring me back. The best thing about this update is that the new game mode is actually fun, which I think has been missing in the last two updates.”
How many players have actually played World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy XIV, The Elder Scrolls Online, and others over the years? MeinMMO has scoured the internet for official developer information and found 15 active MMORPGs for which there are official player numbers.
But what about the total populations of the genre? In other words: How many players have played WoW and others over the years? To answer exactly these questions, MeinMMO has prepared a list of online role-playing games that
are still active,
for which there are reasonably current official figures on the total number of players from the responsible developers or publishers
and that have more than 4 million players.
Update on April 1, 2026: There is an update of the numbers for Guild Wars 2, and we have also added another title with Phantasy Star Online 2 to the list.
Since such official announcements only go live in homeopathic doses (and this is long not the case for every active MMORPG), you should not expect a comprehensive list of all genre representatives here. Also note: The longer the respective announcement is, the higher the actual numbers are likely to be by now.
If we have overlooked a game or the related number update from the respective developers, feel free to drop it in the comments. Then we’ll expand the list with the respective MMORPG.
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Rank 16 – Throne and Liberty
Setting: Fantasy | Developer: NCSoft | Platform: PC, Consoles | Release Date: October 1, 2024 | Model: Free2Play
What is known about the total number of players? Just under a month after release, in November 2024, the officials from Amazon Games revealed that by then 4,527,940 players had played the new online role-playing game from NCSoft on PC and consoles.
It is also clear that the numbers of active players have gradually decreased since then. Thanks to the new expansion Wilderness of Talandre, you can turn the negative trend around and almost double the player numbers – at least on PC. What the current numbers look like on consoles is unclear.
Here you can see the launch trailer for Wilderness of Talandre for Throne and Liberty:
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Throne and Liberty: Trailer shows regions of the Wilderness of Talandre expansion
What kind of game is this? The MMORPG from NCSoft (Aion, Guild Wars, Lineage) focuses on a – for modern online role-playing games – unusual emphasis on the “massively” in “Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game”.
The servers and technology are designed to bring many characters together in one region without noticeable performance drops. For Throne and Liberty, you also don’t need a Game Pass Core or PlayStation Plus membership. Additionally, the MMORPG was released with a Free2Play payment model. So just trying it out is easy.
Who is this interesting for? Anyone who likes an MMORPG that places a strong emphasis on guild and raid content with hundreds and sometimes even more than 1,000 players should definitely try Throne and Liberty. Simply exploring the game world, questing, leveling up, and participating in events while player characters are everywhere is a great feeling.
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At the moment, you can catch it in the wild. Whether it will remain in the game after April 1st is uncertain – therefore, you should grab it quickly to be sure.
Especially since this Pokémon has a special ability that sets it apart from other Pokémon.
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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 comes with Mewtwo and Zeraora
The unveiled form of Mimikyu – What is its use?
Mimikyu’s special ability lies in the rags it wears to conceal its appearance. In battle, this disguise absorbs a charge attack from your opponent. Thus, it basically acts like a third shield that Mimikyu can use. If it is hit by a charge attack, it switches to its unveiled form but takes no damage.
However, the free hit comes at a price: After switching to the unveiled form, Mimikyu takes increased damage. Accordingly, it will be defeated faster by fast and charge attacks after that. This should be taken into account.
Nevertheless: If the opponent uses a Pokémon with a charge attack that you prefer to tank, Mimikyu is a good option.
In PvP, you cannot currently use Mimikyu
What is the problem? As of now, Mimikyu cannot be used in PvP battles. You cannot send it against your friends or other trainers in the league to make use of its ability. It seems to be banned at the moment – whether and when this ban will be lifted is currently uncertain. We will keep you updated.
In Rocket battles, however, you can already use Mimikyu, so if you want to challenge Sierra, Arlo, Cliff, Giovanni or their grunts, you can send Mimikyu into battle.
To conclude, a bit of background: As you may have noticed, Mimikyu is closely connected to Pikachu. The Ghost-Fairy Pokémon is said to be so dreadful that one dies immediately upon seeing it. That is why it disguises itself with rags as Pikachu – to get closer to others and also receive a little love.
However, whoever damages its rags brings upon themselves Mimikyu’s eternal wrath. According to the Pokédex, it becomes sad when its costume is damaged. And it never forgets the attacker.
So consider whether you want to tangle with Mimikyu!
April 1st is fully dedicated to Mimikyu. Even during the spotlight hour in the evening, it will accompany Pikachu and will be catchable – so you can definitely catch it if you don’t find it beforehand. And what else is planned for April, we will show you here: All events in Pokémon GO in April 2026.
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A player sends in their broken graphics card and instead receives a better model back. The upgrade has paid off for them, but in everyday life, one should still opt for the cheaper graphics card. The high price difference is usually hardly justifiable.
A player reports on Reddit that their graphics card has broken down. Since their graphics card is still under warranty, they sent their model directly to the manufacturer to request a repair or exchange.
But instead of repairing their graphics card or replacing it with the same model, PNY exchanged the broken device for a faster version: Instead of an RTX 5070, the user received an RTX 5070 Ti. With the current market prices, this corresponds to an upgrade of about 350 to 400 euros (as of April 1, 2026).
RTX 5070 is significantly faster, but the price difference is hardly justifiable right now
Is the upgrade worth it? The Ti version is faster and more powerful than the standard version of the RTX 5070 in several respects. On the one hand, the Ti variant offers more video memory (12 vs 16 GB) and additionally more CUDA cores, which makes it more powerful. While the RTX 5070 is a purely WQHD card, with the RTX 5070 Ti you get a GPU that can even handle 4K with some compromises.
If you look at the current market prices for example on Geizhals.de, the high price difference for the Ti version is generally hardly justifiable: With today’s prices, you pay about 400 euros more for the Ti version than for a normal RTX 5070. For pure WQHD gaming, the normal RTX 5070 remains the more recommendable option, or simply AMD’s alternative, the RX 9070 XT. We count both among the currently best graphics cards you can buy.
In 2025, there was an action-adventure game called MindsEye, akin to James Bond, designed to immerse players in thrilling and cool situations. However, the first reviews on Steam crushed the hype surrounding the title. One person, however, still believes in its success.
What kind of game is this? MindsEye is described as a “story-driven action-adventure” set in the “not too distant future.” It carries the essence of any “James Bond” film. Plenty of action, cool explosions, but also an engaging story with highs and lows.
However, players and testers found that MindsEye simply failed to meet the high expectations. There was massive criticism regarding performance, technical issues, the open world, and the absence of RPG systems at launch. Many players also felt the story was too shallow.
Even though the potential of the title was often praised, it seems that the initial reviews led to players hesitating before completely forgetting about MindsEye. With a peak player count of 3,300 on Steam, the title quickly faded from players’ minds. Yet, one still believes in its potential.
Here you can watch the trailer for MindsEye:
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The shooter ‘MindsEye’ shows first gameplay in the new trailer
A CEO stands behind his project
What does the CEO say about the title? In an interview with GamesBeat, CEO Mark Gerhard discussed the future of MindsEye. Contrary to all expectations, it was not painted as the end, but rather a bright future.
He explains in the interview: “We are very excited about this next chapter […]” but also acknowledges: “We know that we undoubtedly had the worst launch of all time. There are many reasons for this, but we are now planning to relaunch our game, as the disruptions have been resolved.”
For this relaunch, the developers, “Build A Rocket Boy,” have now parted ways with publisher IOI Partners A/S and are marketing the title independently. They claim that things are already looking up.
According to the CEO, the game is receiving very good reviews and “Sales figures are rising organically and almost doubling weekly,” he states in the interview. However, looking at player numbers on Steam, the title has only reached a peak of 80 players in the last 3 months (Source: SteamDB).
With 67%, the 91 new reviews on Steam rate the title better than its 45% ratings at launch, but one cannot yet speak of success.
What does he think is the reason for the poor reviews? The CEO also admits that MindsEye had significant difficulties with bugs at release. He even believes that its launch was sabotaged.
This goes as far as him revealing in the interview that they have allegedly identified the involved parties, and both “authorities in the UK and the USA” are now investigating.
I can confirm that they are assisting us in these investigations, but now the matter is in their hands. We leave it to them to do their work, make arrests, or provide explanations in due time. I don’t think we will make any further statements regarding this at this point. We just let the natural course of justice take its course.
In the interview, the CEO also refutes the claim that many players returned MindsEye. He states that the return rate of 2.2% on Xbox and 3.2% on PlayStation is completely within normal limits.
A YouTuber compared the vocabulary of three German content creators using data analysis: Papaplatte, ApoRed, and MaiThink. The Twitch streamer came in last place.
What exactly did the YouTuber compare? The YouTuber IT Kompass focuses on IT and data analysis on his YouTube channel. For his latest YouTube video, he compared a part of the vocabulary of three German content creators: MaiThink, ApoRed, and Papaplatte.
For this, IT Kompass used Python scripts to download the automatic subtitles from YouTube videos. He then removed the timestamps and repetitions from the texts to obtain a clean transcript.
He then subjected these transcripts to various examinations to find out the vocabulary as well as frequently used words.
Disclaimer: We from MeinMMO are not data analysts and therefore cannot verify these numbers. Additionally, the YouTuber’s approach has been constructively criticized in the comments. The analysis by IT Kompass is not scientifically validated and only provides a limited insight into the vocabulary of the content creators.
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This is how challenges for Papaplatte became a livelihood
Papaplatte talks the most but uses fewer unique words
What was the outcome? In first place is the YouTuber MaiThink. According to IT Kompass, she has the largest vocabulary and the most complex longer terms.
Per 100 words, she averages 14.3 new words. However, this is no surprise since she primarily uploads scientific content on YouTube and explains complex issues.
In second place is ApoRed. Per 100 words, he averages 9.9 new words. Thus, Papaplatte takes third place. He comes to an average of 5.6 new words per 100 words.
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What else did the YouTuber look at? Then IT Kompass analyzed the topics the YouTubers spoke about. ApoRed talks the most about wealth and conflict.
IT Kompass believes ApoRed and Papaplatte have similarities in their vocabulary. They particularly often use hype adjectives such as awesome, intense, or extreme.
In absolute numbers, Papaplatte surpasses the other two because he simply talks many more words overall. Also in terms of Anglicisms, Papaplatte is well ahead of the others.
That Papaplatte uses many Anglicisms probably does not surprise most. After all, the Twitch streamer is more or less known for it, and it can almost be credited to him as his trademark. For a Pro7 show, for example, an interpreter was also engaged, of course, only as a joke.
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the survival spin-off of the MMORPG RuneScape, launched about a year ago in Early Access on Steam. The next big update now leads you into a new area, at the center of which lies a dark fortress full of nasty minions. To defeat them, the developers have you grind for even stronger gear.
What is this update about? Dowdun Reach is the next major free update for RuneScape: Dragonwilds – a survival game in the world of RuneScape. In this update, you will explore not only the new area that gives the update its name – there are also a variety of other new features.
The update is released today, on March 31, 2026. So you can head straight into the new area – alone or with friends.
Here you can see a gameplay trailer for the new update:
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds sends you to Dowdun Reach, where you fight against nasty knights and dragons
What’s included in the update? A major highlight of this update is likely to be the new area, Dowdun Reach. At its center stands a sinister, cursed fortress, inhabited by a great black knight and his nasty minions.
To overcome the enemies in this fortress, you will need to grind. To ensure that further grinding feels worthwhile, the developers have raised the cap for skill levels. It is now set at level 99.
In Dowdun Reach, two special crafting materials await you, with which you can create powerful new weapons and armor, or upgrade your old ones:
Within the dark fortress, lucrative mithril veins await you, which you can mine and process into 8 different weapons – including a great axe and a great sword.
From the hides of lesser blue dragons, which you will find in the new area, you can craft a new armor set.
Additionally, the mystical robes from RuneScape make their debut in Dragonwilds, which are perfect for wizards.
From today, you can also play on dedicated servers, now even with up to five instead of three additional players. How exactly the server system works is explained by the developers in a post on Steam.
In April, Dragonwilds will celebrate a year in Early Access, and it’s already a major success. According to the developers, the game sold over 1 million copies in its first month of Early Access alone, and the reviews on Steam are also “very positive.”
For this anniversary, an upcoming update is set to bring a highly requested feature: fishing. In the same update, where you will be able to cast your fishing rod, there will also be new quests, skill spells, decorations, and more. When exactly that will be is not yet revealed by the developers.
