Pokémon Type Chart – Strengths and Weaknesses for Effectiveness

In Pokémon GO Pokémon have strengths and weaknesses against opponents of certain types. Considering the type effectiveness helps you in raids, gym battles, and also in trainer battles. In the table, we show you who is strong against whom.

What does type effectiveness mean? Roughly speaking, it means that a certain type of attack and Pokémon is effective against another type, causing more damage than a neutral or ineffective attack. A Pokémon with fire attacks deals a lot of damage to plant-type opponents but has a significant disadvantage against water attacks.

In the overview, we show you which type is effective against whom.

Update from March 27, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
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Types: Weaknesses and Strengths Overview

TypeEffective againstVulnerable to
NormalNoneFighting
GroundFire, Electric, Poison, Rock, SteelWater, Grass, Ice
DragonDragonIce, Dragon, Fairy
IceGrass, Ground, Flying, DragonFire, Rock, Fighting, Steel
ElectricWater, FlyingGround
FairyFighting, Dragon, DarkPoison, Steel
FireGrass, Ice, Bug, SteelWater, Ground, Rock
FlyingGrass, Fighting, BugElectric, Ice, Rock
RockFire, Ice, Flying, BugWater, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel
GhostPsychic, GhostGhost, Dark
PoisonGrass, FairyGround, Psychic
BugGrass, Psychic, DarkFire, Flying, Rock
FightingNormal, Ice, Rock, Dark, SteelFlying, Psychic, Fairy
GrassWater, Rock, GroundFire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
PsychicFighting, PoisonBug, Ghost, Dark
SteelIce, Rock, FairyFire, Fighting, Ground
DarkPsychic, GhostFighting, Bug, Fairy
WaterFire, Ground, RockGrass, Electric

These types are particularly effective

What is effective against Dark (weakness)? Fighting, Bug, and Fairy.

What is effective against Poison (weakness)? Ground and Psychic.

What is effective against Fighting (weakness)? Flying, Psychic, and Fairy.

What is effective against Ghost (weakness)? Ghost and Dark.

What is effective against Psychic (weakness)? Bug, Ghost, and Dark.

What is effective against Normal (weakness)? Fighting.

What is effective against Fire (weakness)? Water, Ground, and Rock.

What is effective against Water (weakness)? Grass and Electric.

What is effective against Grass (weakness)? Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug.

What is effective against Electric (weakness)? Ground.

What is effective against Ice (weakness)? Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel.

What is effective against Ground (weakness)? Water, Grass, and Ice.

What is effective against Flying (weakness)? Electric, Ice, and Rock.

What is effective against Bug (weakness)? Fire, Flying, and Rock.

What is effective against Rock (weakness)? Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel.

What is effective against Dragon (weakness)? Ice, Dragon, and Fairy.

What is effective against Steel (weakness)? Fire, Fighting, and Ground.

What is effective against Fairy (weakness)? Poison and Steel.

Pokémon Type Table

Niantic has created an overview table on the topic that shows you the effectiveness at a glance.

Pokémon GO Type Effectiveness Strengths and Weaknesses Table Overview
Green (very effective), red (not very effective), X (immune), white field (neutral damage) – Source: Niantic

What do the symbols mean? On the Y-axis (top to bottom) you see the view for the attackers. On the X-axis (left to right) you see the view for defenders.

A green circle indicates that the types are very effective. A red triangle means that the types are not very effective, thus weaker. A white field means that the types have normal effectiveness – they are neither stronger nor weaker. A black cross indicates immunity against a type. In Pokémon GO, this means these types receive even less damage than from “not very effective attacks”. Here we show you all lure modules in Pokémon GO with their spawns and evolutions.

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Crimson Desert: Twitch Drops – What They Are and How to Get Them

For Crimson Desert there are free items that you can get through Twitch Drops. What they are and how it works, you can find out here.

What are Twitch Drops? Twitch Drops are rewards that you can receive just by watching streams on the Twitch platform. Usually, these are exclusive in-game items that can only be unlocked this way.

To receive them, you need to watch selected streams of Crimson Desert for a certain amount of time. The sound does not have to be on – you can just let the stream run in the background.

What Twitch Drops are currently available for Crimson Desert and how you can unlock them, we will show you here.

Update from March 30, 2026: The 2nd week for the Twitch Drops has started! We have made some structural adjustments to the post.
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All current Twitch Drops from Crimson Desert

What Twitch Drops are available? On X.com, the developers are already sharing the rewards that you can secure around the release of Crimson Desert. The event takes place over two weeks, divided into different rewards:

  • Week 1
    • March 20, 00:00 CET – March 26, 00:59 CET
  • Week 2
    • March 26, 01:00 CET – April 2, 00:59 CET

The following rewards can currently be secured:

Week 2

  • 1 hour
    • Blue Scout Stirrups
  • 2 hours
    • Blue Scout Chambon
  • 3 hours
    • Blue Scout Saddle

Last week you could receive the following:

Week 1

  • 1 hour
    • Simple Braised Meat x 10, Blue Scout Lantern
  • 2 hours
    • Blue Scout Earring, Blue Scout Necklace, Blue Scout Ring
  • 3 hours
    • Blue Scout Shield
  • 5 hours
    • Blue Scout Cape, Blue Scout Armor, Blue Scout Hat

This is what the items look like:

If you want to get started in Crimson Desert, our YouTube video with 30 tips for the start is just right for you:

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How to get Twitch Drops and redeem codes – Here’s how

Currently, there are no official details on how you can earn the rewards, but all Twitch Drops work very similarly, so we can at least give you a rough outline of the process. As soon as the exact details are available, we will, of course, update our post for you.

The following steps usually need to be followed:

  1. You first need an account with Twitch to watch the streams
  2. Choose a stream that is about Crimson Desert and is marked with the label “Drops Enabled”. You can find suitable streams here.
  3. Watch it for the specified time.
  4. Your secured Drops will then automatically appear in your inventory where you can also track your progress.
  5. Claim them within 24 hours. Choose your desired platform.
  6. Redeem the received codes on the respective platform – Note: On Steam, you will receive the rewards directly in the game

If everything worked out, you will automatically receive the items in the game and can use them.

If you are still unsure whether you should get Crimson Desert, there are a few things you should consider. Both the choice of platform and some gameplay preferences can play a crucial role here. What you should know about this and what can help you make your decision, you can read here: Crimson Desert: Everything important you should know before buying on Steam, PS5 or Xbox

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All lure modules in Pokémon GO explained – With spawns and evolutions

In Pokémon GO there are currently six different lure modules that you can activate at PokéStops. We show you everything about rain, glacier, moss, magnetic, golden, and the regular lure module and which Pokémon they attract.

What is it about? You can place lure modules at PokéStops in Pokémon GO to attract certain Pokémon or to trigger evolutions. In this overview, we show you everything you need to know about the lure modules. The newest lure module is the rain lure module, which has been in the game since May 2021.

If you use lure modules, you can expect

  • More spawns at the PokéStop
  • Catch exclusive Pokémon nearby by using the module
  • Perform certain evolutions that only work with an active module nearby

How to use lure modules? Select a PokéStop and tap the small icon for the lure module above the disc symbol and choose one of the modules from the overview below that you want to use.

Update from March 27, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.

Rain Lure Module in Pokémon GO – Spawns and Evolutions

Pokémon GO Rain Lure Module

What do they attract? If you use a rain lure module at a stop in Pokémon GO, you will attract Pokémon of the types Water, Bug, and Electric. These include Pokémon such as:

  • Goldeen
  • Swablu
  • Chinchou
  • Gyarados
  • Frillish
  • Electkid
  • Seaking
  • Charmander
  • Staryu
  • Froakie

Which Pokémon can be evolved? With an active rain lure module, you can evolve Shelmet into Accelgor. This also works if it rains in the game.

Glacier Lure Module in Pokémon GO – Spawns and Evolutions

Pokémon GO Glacier Lure Module

What do they attract? The glacier lure module only attracts Pokémon of the types Ice or Water. These include spawns such as

  • Spheal
  • Herdier
  • Eevee
  • Clamperl
  • Snorunt
  • Buizel
  • Sealeo
  • Piplup
  • Froslass
  • Otter

Which Pokémon can be evolved? With an active glacier lure module, you can evolve your Eevee into Glaceon and Krabby into Kingler.

Moss Lure Module in Pokémon GO – Spawns and Evolutions

Pokémon GO Moss Lure Module

What do they attract? With the moss lure module, you will receive more spawns of the types Bug, Grass, and Poison near the PokéStop. The following Pokémon belong to the more common spawns:

  • Budew
  • Chespin
  • Roselia
  • Tangela
  • Eevee
  • Treecko
  • Shroomish
  • Peridot
  • Yanma
  • Roselia
  • Budew
  • Sweet or sour apples

Which Pokémon can be evolved? With an active moss lure module, you can evolve Eevee into Leafeon. Keep in mind that you can also use nicknames for evolving Eevee in Pokémon GO.

Magnet Lure Module in Pokémon GO – Spawns and Evolutions

Pokémon GO Magnet Lure Module

What do they attract? With the magnetic lure modules, you encounter more Pokémon of the types Electric, Rock, and Steel at the respective PokéStops. These include Pokémon such as:

  • Pikachu
  • Alolan Geodude
  • Magnemite
  • Voltorb
  • Electabuzz
  • Jolteon
  • Registeel
  • Stunfisk
  • Snorlax
  • Electabuzz

Which Pokémon can be evolved? If you have a magnetic lure module active, you can evolve Magneton into Magnezone. You can also evolve Registeel into Latios with it. Since August 2022, you can also evolve Akkup (the evolution of Yamper) with an active magnetic lure module into Donarion.

Normal Lure Module in Pokémon GO – Spawns and Evolutions

Pokémon GO Normal Lure Module

What do they attract? With the normal lure module, all types of Pokémon can be attracted. These are the monsters that are currently spawning in the wild.

Which Pokémon can be evolved? Normal lure modules do not unlock any special evolutions.

Golden Lure Module in Pokémon GO

What is special about this lure module? A special form of lure modules in Pokémon GO is the golden lure module. You cannot obtain it within Pokémon GO but only by connecting Pokémon GO with Scarlet & Violet on the Switch.

What do they attract? The golden lure module attracts Gierspenst (forme wander) and transforms the PokéStop into a golden PokéStop, where you will be rewarded with Gierspenst coins for spinning the photo disc. All info on golden PokéStops.

How to obtain and buy lure modules

Where can you buy lure modules? In the shop of Pokémon GO, you can find them in the item overview.

Pokémon GO Lure Module Shop Overview

Individual modules cost 180 coins each. The standard lure module costs 100 coins.

How to obtain lure modules? If you want to have a lure module directly with certainty, you will find them in the shop. Sometimes, lure modules are also available as rewards through research. A rain lure module was available in the research on Illuminating Legends X. It is likely that lure modules will be available as rewards in future research as well.

Keep in mind that the bonus from lure modules counts for all players. If you are out with friends and one activates a lure module at a stop, all players nearby can benefit from the spawns and bonuses.

How you can catch Ditto and Shiny Ditto in Pokémon GO is explained on MeinMMO.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Recruiting Minthara – How to Get the Powerful Companion

Minthara is a companion and potential romance in Baldur’s Gate 3, which you must first unlock. You can recruit her in two different ways. One of these methods requires you to kill innocents. We will tell you what you need to do.

Update from March 27, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date. It has been structurally slightly adjusted.

Who is Minthara?

  • Minthara is a Drow, a dark elf with rather dark intentions.
  • You first meet Minthara in the Destroyed Sanctuary, where goblins have settled.
  • The companion is best suited for “evil” playthroughs, especially if you want to ally with the parasite in your head, but can also be interesting for more benevolent players if they can get along with her nature.

This is why Minthara is so strong: Minthara is inherently a Paladin and thus one of the strongest classes in the game. Paladins are not only extremely robust but also deal a lot of damage. In addition, they can cast spells. They are the ideal tanks and front-line fighters.

If you are not playing a Paladin yourself or want to respec one of the other companions, Minthara is the only option here. In a group, she can easily replace Lae’zel, Karlach, or even Shadowheart.

As a Drow, Minthara also commands some additional spells like Darkness, but she has improved Darkvision herself, which can be helpful in many situations. She can also assist you later in the game by making a dangerous area easier. For spoiler reasons, we will not reveal which area that is.

The following guide contains story spoilers!

You can even romance Minthara and do so quite early in the game. However, if you are a druid yourself, it can get quite wild:

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Recruiting Minthara – The Cruel Method

To recruit Minthara on the evil path, you must fight on the side of the goblins in the Goblin quest line around the Emerald Grove. Once you reach the destroyed village, convince the goblins there that you are a friend – also on the way to the Destroyed Sanctuary.

Ask your way through the goblins until one of them sends you to Minthara. As a Drow, you have more dialogue options for this. It is important that they are friendly to you and do not attack immediately.

Minthara is located in the upper right room of the temple. Speak to her and tell her where the druid grove is located. She will then start the quest “Loot the Emerald Grove.”

Dror Ragzlin must stay alive until the quest, as otherwise the goblins will attack you. This also means: you cannot save Halsin or the Tieflings in the Emerald Grove.

Gain the druids’ trust and wait until the next morning. Minthara will then explain the plan to you. Follow the plan and kill everyone in the grove. Later in the game, when you visit the Towers of the Moonrise, you will encounter Minthara again in the dungeon below Ketheric Thorm’s throne room. There you can free her and then recruit her into your party.

If you want to enter into a relationship with her, do not seek out her fears when you are in her thoughts!

Warning! If you follow Minthara’s plan, it is a thoroughly evil act that will not be approved by some of your companions. You may lose some friends and in any case the option to recruit Halsin.

How to recruit Minthara without slaughtering innocents

With patch 5, Baldur’s Gate 3 has implemented an additional option for recruiting Minthara – without having to kill the poor Tieflings.

To recruit Minthara in a good way, you can bypass the conflict in the druid grove. Instead of attacking the druids and Tieflings, you can take out the goblin camp.

But instead of killing Minthara, you knock her out. You must take her down with non-lethal attacks that you can activate under your passives. The rest is the same as the evil playthrough. You will also meet Minthara again at the Towers of the Moonrise. There you can free her and then recruit her into your party. By the way, the Paladin is the most popular class in Baldur’s Gate 3. MeinMMO author Fabienne Kissel will tell you what makes it so great.

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Is there Crossplay or Cross-Progression and Cross-Save?

Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5. But what about Crossplay, Cross-Progression, Cross-Save, and multiplayer in general? We at MeinMMO will reveal it.

Update from March 27, 2026: We have reviewed the article and made slight structural adjustments.

Is there Crossplay? Yes, there is Crossplay. Since Patch 8, Crossplay has been accessible to all players, whether on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series.

How do you use Crossplay? After activating Crossplay in the online multiplayer settings, you can create your own Crossplay multiplayer lobby or join one. To do this, open the multiplayer menu, select Crossplay, and create the lobby.

You can add friends through the Larian network by clicking the + symbol on the “Create Lobby” screen during the Crossplay setup. Then enter the usernames from the Larian accounts of your teammates and send the request. Once the teammates accept the request, they can see you online and join a shared lobby.

Are there further conditions for Crossplay? Yes, there is one important condition for Crossplay if PC players and console players want to play together. As a PC player, you must not play with more than 100 mods, which must also be accessible to console players.

Is there Cross-Save? Yes. As long as you own versions of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC, Xbox Series, and/or PS5, you can share your save files and continue progress on the other platform.

In general, you can play Baldur’s Gate on all platforms with a controller and also on the Steamdeck.

Here you can check out some exciting facts about BG3:

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What does Baldur’s Gate 3 offer in co-op? You can open a session with up to three other players in multiplayer. Together, you can fight through the enemies. To do this, simply select multiplayer in the main menu and either create your own lobby or join an already created one.

Additionally, the role-playing game can also be used locally in split-screen. This mode has recently been improved for consoles, so the split screen reconnects when your characters are in the same area. You can read everything important about co-op here: Baldur’s Gate 3 Co-op Guide for PS5, PC, Xbox: Tips for Multiplayer

Release took place staggered on PC, Xbox, and PS5

Where can I play Baldur’s Gate 3? The role-playing game has been in Early Access on Steam since October 6, 2020, and was released there on August 3, 2023. It costs 59.99 Euros on Steam.

When was the game released for PS5? The release took place on September 6, 2023. The role-playing game costs 69.99 Euros here.

What about an Xbox version? The version for Xbox Series was released on December 8, 2023. The price here is also 69.99 Euros.

If you are already among the numerous players of Baldur’s Gate 3, let us know in the comments whether you prefer to venture out alone or in co-op with friends? Do you already use features like Cross-Save? If you need assistance, check here: Baldur’s Gate 3 – All Guides, Builds, and Tips for the role-playing game

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion Romance Guide – how to easily win his heart

Astarion is one of the most sought-after romance partners in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, winning him over is not as easy as it seems. To make it easier for you, we’ve put together a guide from Act 1 to Act 3, along with some general tips.

Baldur’s Gate 3 allows you to not only get to know your NPC companions, but also to romance them by all means. One of the most popular objects of desire, if not the most popular potential partner, is the vampire Astarion.

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Update from March 27, 2026: We have gone through the article again and made some structural adjustments to the post.

Astarion is one of the first who shows interest in your character. However, he is not the easiest romantic partner in the game. To help you secure him in your next run or if you just need help landing him in the later acts, we have compiled everything here that can help you.

You meet him in Act 1, near the crashed Nautiloid. In our overview, we explain where you can find and recruit all the companions in Baldur’s Gate 3.

If you are looking for information on the romance with another character, you can check our comprehensive guide:

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Astarion Romance Guide – General Tips for Increased Approval

Right from the start: Astarion’s approval increases when you engage in self-serving acts. However, the idea that you can romance him better as a evil character is not true. Therefore, here are some fundamental tips for your interactions.

First of all: You must start the romance in Act 1. It is unfortunately not possible to join later. However, it is sufficient to have Medium Approval with him at this point.

Astarion’s Character in Brief

Astarion’s story revolves heavily around coercion and autonomy. He pretends to be an unapproachable, cold-blooded vampire who is not concerned with the fate of the world around him.

In reality, he has undergone 200 years of brutal slavery. He fears losing his newly gained autonomy. This leads him to want to manipulate your character with sex. Once he trusts you, he will reveal his wounded soul and ask for help. However, it takes time for him to feel secure enough with you.

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How do I increase Astarion’s approval? If you want to raise Astarion’s esteem, especially at the beginning, make rather self-serving decisions. He doesn’t seem to appreciate it when you help other people. In reality, it’s mostly because he thinks that you already have enough of your own problems. So why take on the problems of others as well?

So he will not appreciate it if you are offering help to everyone and their mother, especially in Act 1. Kagha and the refugees are at the top of his They should take care of their own business list.

If he approaches you in dialogues, you should not reject him. That would hurt his ego and drive his approval for you down. Loyalty is important to him.

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Final Fantasy XIV will soon have a higher age rating in Japan because of a harmless feature

Final Fantasy XIV will receive a higher age rating in Japan with the next patch. However, this is not due to the battles or the story, but to the photos that players take of their character.

What age rating will Final Fantasy XIV have? In an official post on the Japanese Final Fantasy 14 website, it was announced that the age rating will increase with patch 7.5. From CERO C to CERO D.

In Japan, the age rating for games uses the CERO system. CERO C recommends games for ages 15 and older, while CERO D recommends games for ages 17 and older. The website for Final Fantasy XIV states that no changes will be made to the game content. Players under 17 should consult their guardians before playing.

This increase is not due to new content coming with patch 7.5, but rather the photo mode.

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They want to give players the freedom to take photos

How is the increase in the age rating justified? The blog post provides only a brief justification for the increase. According to PCGamer, the blog post states:

Currently, the classification “CERO C” requires restrictions on the “Group Pose” feature. To maintain the freedom of group posing and avoid these restrictions, we have therefore decided to change the classification to “CERO D”.

Group Pose is the photo mode in the game that allows you to take screenshots. There you can move the camera and make your character adopt different poses to capture an image. However, it is not clear from the blog post why this would cause issues with the age rating.

Have the developers commented on the screenshots in the game? In the context of the closure of a mod, the director of the MMORPG, Naoki Yoshida, commented on potential reasons.

He also mentioned as an example that mods could be used to depict player characters and NPCs naked. This leads to problems when screenshots or videos of such are taken. Explicit legal consequences are mentioned in the context, and that guidelines for game content are becoming increasingly stringent to protect minors.

Back then, it was about the popular mod Mare Synchronos, which allowed players to synchronize mods of multiple players to see their cosmetic modifications. Whether the change in the age rating is also related to such mods is not mentioned in the associated blog post.

What about Germany? In Germany, Final Fantasy XIV has received an age rating of from 12 years from the USK. In contrast, the European age rating from PEGI recommends the game only from 16 years. If you have never played Final Fantasy XIV or are unsure whether you should return, this article might help: Is Final Fantasy XIV worth it in 2026?

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Brutal Survival Game on Steam Lets You Permanently Take Out Zombies Now, But That’s No Advantage

The zombies in Dying Light: The Beast are among the most dangerous ones you can fight on Steam. In a new mode, they now stay dead forever, but it only makes things harder for the players.

What kind of game is Dying Light: The Beast?

  • Dying Light: The Beast was originally planned as a DLC for the second part, but it grew larger during development, which is why it ultimately became a standalone game.
  • In the zombie-infested world, you once again take on the role of Kyle Crane, whom you could play in the first part.
  • Unlike the first two parts, The Beast focuses on survival elements, making survival a greater focus.

On March 26, 2026, developer Techland released a new update for Dying Light: The Beast, which adds the subtitle Restored Land to the game. The update introduces a new survival mode designed to put the best players to a tough test.

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Zombies stay dead, no farming exists

What does the new mode offer? In the new mode, which you can activate under the difficulty levels Survivor or Brutal, you can reclaim the land as the name suggests. When you kill zombies, they actually stay dead. This allows areas to be completely secured. Also, the progression of the world is permanent in this mode. So if you’ve completed darkzones, they remain completed.

At the same time, new survival challenges are added. You need to manage resources better to optimize your hunger and arsenal. In addition to the zombies that no longer return, the loot will also not respawn. So you have to make do with what you’ve looted, making each fight and journey better planned.

As explained in the announcement on Steam, you can make the whole experience even harder. Optionally, you can activate a mode that gives you only one life, meaning permanent death.

If you manage to complete the game in the new mode, you’ll receive a special outfit, and in the permadeath mode, you’ll get another one.

What else comes with the update? As part of the big update, new racing challenges, a leaderboard for friends, new enemies, and achievements will also be added to the game. Additionally, the HUD is said to have been improved, and there is now a ping system for the co-op mode.

Is the new update free? Yes. Every owner of the game receives Restored Land as a free update. If you don’t have the game yet, there’s currently a 25% discount on Steam. The standard edition costs €44.99 until April 9.

Hard difficulty levels appeal not only to veteran gamers. Beginners can also have a lot of fun with such titles. This was also demonstrated by a Chinese grandpa who at 91 is still fighting zombies: Gaming Grandpa finishes Resident Evil 9 at 91 years, completely avoids guides, shares important lessons

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New action game from Korea could challenge Black Myth Wukong, shows crisp fights in the first trailer

For those who can’t get enough of hard action games like Black Myth: Wukong, should take a look at a newly announced title from Korea.

What game is it? During the Xbox Partner Preview in March 2026, among many other titles, a new action game called MOOSA: Dirty Fate was announced.

It is a project by the developer Iggymob and already resembles titles like Black Myth: Wukong in the first trailer. The comparison is obvious when looking at the action-packed, fast-paced fights.

Just like Black Myth: Wukong, MOOSA: Dirty Fate also relies on the extensive history and mythology of the country from which the game originates. In the case of MOOSA, that is South Korea, while Wukong was inspired by the Chinese novel “Journey to the West.”

Here you can see the trailer:

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In MOOSA: Dirty Fate you fight against monsters from Korean mythology

In the fight against terrible monsters

What kind of game is MOOSA? The titular term “Moosa” refers to a person who has mastered martial arts skills and works in this environment. So we are likely playing a battle-hardened character who must grapple with themes such as revenge, responsibility, and ambitions throughout the storyline.

All of this takes place in Korea in the 17th century, where history and mythology are blended. The scenario allows for the appearance of mythological creatures; the developers refer in the trailer description on YouTube to “terrible monsters” that one must confront.

Whether the battles will be as difficult as in Black Myth: Wukong or even akin to Soulslikes cannot be said at this point in time.

However, the scenes in the trailer suggest that the game will not be a walk in the park. And even from the developers’ side, the sword fights are described as “brutal.” It will definitely be action-packed, as the trailer impressively shows. The character moves quickly across the battlefield, blood sprays, and with special maneuvers, you smash groups of enemies and bosses in spectacular fashion.

When and where will the game be released? Currently, MOOSA: Dirty Fate is set to be released in 2027, although a specific date has not yet been provided.

The game is expected to be available on Xbox Series X/S and PC at launch and will also be included in Game Pass. Will you take a closer look at the title? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments. Perhaps the success of the studio behind Black Myth: Wukong will repeat itself: First AAA game from Chinese developers was received so well that they secured themselves for the next decade

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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn could offer the shooter gameplay I always wished for in Mass Effect – and finally, we know the release timeframe

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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn soll im Frühling 2027 auf allen gängigen Plattformen veröffentlicht werden. Das gaben die Entwickler im Rahmen einer Preview für das kommende Rollenspiel bekannt. Außerdem kündigten sie eine Closed-Beta an und zeigten einen neuen Trailer.

Mit The Expanse: Osiris Reborn hat Owlcat Games bereits 2025 ein Rollenspiel angekündigt, das im Universum von „The Expanse“ spielt, einer erfolgreichen SciFi-Buchreihe, die auch als Serie auf Amazon Prime umgesetzt wurde.

Jetzt haben die Entwickler einen neuen Blick auf das kommende Rollenspiel gewährt und uns ein paar Fragen beantwortet. Zusätzlich stellten sie in Aussicht, dass ab dem 22. April 2026 interessierte Spieler einen Blick auf das Spiel werfen können: Es wird eine Closed-Beta geben, bei der ihr die zweite Mission der Kampagne spielen könnt.

Im Rahmen der Preview zeigte Owlcat zudem einen neuen Trailer, der auch stärker auf das Shooter-Gameplay eingeht – perfekt für mich, MeinMMOs hauseigenen Shooter-Nerd. Und was ich gesehen habe, macht mir tatsächlich Hoffnung auf ein tolles Spiel.

Hier könnt ihr selbst einen Blick auf den neuen Trailer werfen:

Das richtige Maß an „Pewpew“?

Die Entwickler erwähnen wiederholt, dass The Expanse: Osiris Reborn auch ein Deckungs-Shooter ist. Das Hantieren mit Schusswaffen spielt eine große Rolle – und hier zeigt sich, was die Entwickler immer wieder betonen: Owlcat erschafft keinen „Mass Effect“-Nachfolger, sondern ein eigenes Spiel mit eigenen Stärken.

Wir haben in den verschiedenen Trailern einen guten Eindruck vom Gunplay bekommen, und für mich als Shooter-Fan steigt mit jedem neuen Video die Vorfreude auf das Spiel.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn könnte endlich ein Rollenspiel sein, das ausgeprägte Dialog-Systeme und Entscheidungsoptionen mit richtigem Deckungs-Shooter-Combat kombiniert.

Als 2021 die Legendary Edition von Mass Effect rauskam, habe ich das vielgelobte Rollenspiel endlich nachgeholt – wenn auch nur teilweise, Teil 3 fehlt mir bis heute. Versteht mich nicht falsch, das ist ein großartiges Spiel, aber das Verhalten der Schusswaffen hat mich nie richtig überzeugt. Keine Knarre fühlte sich richtig wuchtig oder einzigartig an.

In Mass Effect wirkte das Shooter-Gameplay eher wie „ein Mittel zum Zweck“, nach dem Motto: „Man fechtet einen galaktischen Kampf aus, natürlich muss Commander Shepard mit Waffen rumballern.“ Richtig befriedigend war das Gunplay nie.

Die bisher gezeigten Kampfszenen von The Expanse: Osiris Reborn versprechen mir mehr. Die Waffen und wie sie schießen wirken griffiger. Außerdem sollen sich die abgefeuerten Projektile in der Schwerelosigkeit anders verhalten – das klingt sehr spannend.

Entwickler bieten frühen Supportern ersten Beta-Test

Interessierte Spieler haben ab dem 22. April 2026 die Möglichkeit, bei der Closed-Beta selbst einen Blick auf das Spiel zu werfen, wenn sie „Miller’s Pack“ oder die Sammler-Edition des Spiels erworben haben.

Während der Beta können Spieler zwischen einem männlichen Charakter von der Erde oder einem weiblichen Charakter aus dem Asteroidengürtel wählen. Beide Geschlechter können sich dabei entweder auf Offiziers- oder Hackerfähigkeiten spezialisieren.

Die Beta soll unter anderem einen Eindruck vom Dialog-System, dem Shooter-Combat und dem Bewegen in der Schwerelosigkeit vermitteln. Ihr könnt auch schon erste Entscheidungen treffen, doch manche der daraufhin folgenden Auswirkungen würdet ihr erst viel später im fertigen Spiel spüren.

Eine der besten SciFi-Serien wird zum Rollenspiel

The Expanse ist eine SciFi-Serie, die auf der gleichnamigen Buchreihe basiert und unter anderem im Streaming-Angebot von Amazon Prime enthalten ist:

  • Die Serie erzählt in sechs Staffeln die Geschichte von James Holden und seiner Crew, die in einen politischen Konflikt gerät.
  • Der Konflikt ist zwischen der Regierung der Erde, einer im Asteroidengürtel lebenden Rebellengruppierung und einer auf dem Mars lebenden Menschen-Kolonie mit eigener Regierung entbrannt.
  • Im Verlauf der Handlung taucht zudem eine seltsame Energie auf, in der die Konfliktparteien das Potenzial sehen, einen Vorteil ihren Konkurrenten gegenüber zu erhalten.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn erzählt die Geschichte der Bücher und der Serie aus einer neuen Perspektive. Ihr nehmt dabei nicht die Rolle einer bekannten Figur ein, sondern spielt euren eigenen Charakter mit seiner eigenen Raumschiff-Crew. Die Handlung des Spiels soll dabei etwa während der frühen Staffeln spielen.

Die Entwickler betonen aber, dass ihr die Serie/Bücher nicht kennen müsst, um das Spiel spielen und die Story verstehen zu können. Falls ihr euch vor dem Release auf das Rollenspiel dennoch vorbereiten wollt, schaut am besten die ersten 3 Staffeln der Serie oder lest die ersten drei Bücher. Ich habe euch The Expanse auf MeinMMO schon mal genauer vorgestellt.

Twitch streamer defeats tough boss in Crimson Desert with just one blow, doesn’t even need a proper weapon

The bosses from Crimson Desert can be quite tough and require skill and good equipment. However, a streamer has now proven on Twitch that it can be done differently. Armed only with a tree, he faced a boss and emerged victorious.

Crimson Desert is full of boss enemies, some of which are quite difficult to defeat. It’s clear that players are seeking the best builds and playstyles to be as well-prepared as possible. Our tier list of the strongest weapons provides a good overview.

Twitch streamer Darth Microtransaction has discovered that it doesn’t always have to be a legendary weapon. While playing Crimson Desert, he discovered during a boss fight a tool that could take down the opponent with just a single hit: we’re talking about a tree.

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

Never underestimate the power of the forest

What happened? The streamer faced the boss Abyss Kutum in Crimson Desert. Instead of confronting the enemy with conventional weapons, he quickly chopped down a tree at the edge of the arena and dragged it to the center.

After briefly refreshing the stamina of his character Kliff, the streamer slammed the tree lengthwise at the boss.

By a miracle, this action decimated the entire health bar of the opponent. An unassuming tree managed to one-shot the boss – much to the streamer’s amazement.

“A tree is the strongest OP weapon in the whole game!”, he declared. You can see a clip from the stream here:

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What does the community say about this? The discovery has been met with appreciation and amused reactions from viewers and users on x.com:

  • “When you bring a tree to a sword fight,” summarizes Rory Drybear Newbrough.
  • “What the hell? I just discovered the boss today, and he totally wiped me out, so I ran away. And now I just can’t get this out of my head… He’s done for,” rejoices MopHandle.
  • “I mean… If you’re strong enough to throw a tree, that makes sense,” finds Joshua Bell.
  • “Better defeat all bosses with trees before it’s patched,” warns halo3br.

It is indeed questionable whether the applied tactic was actually intended by the developers. While Crimson Desert is a game that offers many unforeseen possibilities and some mechanics are hidden, this could be a bug.

Whether the trick will still work after a future update is unclear. It may be that Pearl Abyss will correct this one-shot trick and players will again have to face the boss in the regular way. Another good method against the strongest enemies in the game can be found here: In Crimson Desert, you can easily farm a weapon that defeats bosses with just one hit

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One single decision in the new season of Scrubs makes me angry because it spoils the best moment from season 8

Scrubs is back with a new season, and it’s already off to a great start with episode 1. However, MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes cannot forgive the creators for ruining one of the best moments of season 8.

The revival of Scrubs has finally launched in Germany on Disney+ and episode 1 feels like coming home. Even though many years have passed, not much seems to have changed at Sacred Heart. The hospital is still alive, the jokes and the dynamics of the characters are just like before, albeit with modern twists, but without losing the spirit of the original.

In short: Even the first episode is really good. Actually.

Because there’s one decision from the first episode that I cannot forgive, even though it shouldn’t bother me. But it ruins one of the best moments of season 8 for me.

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The latest trailer for the Scrubs revival showcases the key elements of the series

Season 8 was the perfect conclusion, but one decision tarnishes it

I’m actually quite satisfied with episode 1 of the new Scrubs season. But when I found out that J.D. and Elliot are no longer married, it really bothered me. I usually don’t care much about couples and shipping in series. I never took it too seriously. That’s why I was so surprised that it bothers me so much in Scrubs.

Season 8 of Scrubs is one of the most beautiful series finales I can remember. Nothing represents that better than J.D.’s final scene in episode 19 of season 8. The song Book of Love by Peter Gabriel plays, and J.D. sees his future with his friends, children, and Elliot on a screen.

I’m not usually a fan of such romantic, cheesy scenes, but this one hits me every time. It’s the beautiful happy ending for all the characters I’ve come to love over the years. Even I shed a tear at that moment. It’s simply one of the best episodes of Scrubs.

And that’s exactly why the current conflict with J.D. and Elliot bothers me. Sure, even people who fit perfectly together can separate, but here it feels like a forced plot point to create some drama.

The revival doesn’t need that at all

What bothers me most about this decision is that the revival doesn’t need that at all. It’s important that there’s character development, and the first episode already shows with Turk and Dr. Cox that things have changed, despite the same atmosphere as before.

Especially Turk’s mood has a lot of potential for a strong story, and the conflict between J.D. and Elliot doesn’t fit in very well; it feels like a regression for both of them. Sure, I don’t know yet how things will progress between the two, but their scenes were the weakest of the episode.

And if it should come to a reconciliation and them getting back together, it will only confuse me more. The finale of season 8 never claims that it will turn out that way, but in my mind, it was always the guaranteed future for the doctors.

The Scrubs revival already shows with episode 1 how much potential and fun there is in returning to Sacred Heart. That’s why it’s incredibly unfortunate that one of the best moments is being revised, especially when it wasn’t necessary.

What do you think? Have you seen the episode yet, and what do you think of the separation of J.D. and Elliot? Feel free to let us know in the comments. However, I will of course continue watching because I really like all the other aspects. Do you remember the guest stars from Scrubs: The 9 best appearances of stars in Scrubs who even stole the show from Dr. Cox

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Twitch streamer wants to understand the hype around LoL, announces hard grind without prior knowledge

A Twitch streamer is trying to revive the once biggest titles. After his attempts in Counter-Strike 2 and Rainbow Six: Siege, Apex Legends and League of Legends are to follow.

Who is it about? The 24-year-old Twitch streamer Jynxzi, whose real name is Nicholas Stewart, is a US Twitch streamer known for his loud personality and extreme reactions. When he streams, there is screaming, jumping, and sometimes a chair gets knocked over.

After grinding Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six: Siege for years, he even became number 1 on Twitch. However, in 2025, he turned his back on the Ubisoft shooter and has since switched through various players on a mission to “revive” them.

Even if the games are not done, he wants to get good at each title and understand what it’s really about. Recently, he also realized that Counter-Strike 2 is not just about bombs and hostages, but also about opening crates.

Another streamer is a true pro in League of Legends:

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Time for two legendary games

What does he have planned now? The Twitch streamer wants to “revive” Apex Legends and League of Legends next. He himself has hardly played either title. In a clip on X.com, he explains that he has heard Apex Legends is “peak,” but at the same time “just in the dirt.” He seems to have very little knowledge of the shooter.

He is looking forward to seeing what the shooter can do – after all, Jynxzi has already gathered a lot of shooter experience. However, League of Legends is about more than just taking a look.

What does he plan with League of Legends? In the clip, he reveals that he has heard League of Legends has the highest threshold to get good. The skill gap is enormous and he himself is already looking forward to tackling the MOBA in 1-2 months.

I absolutely have to play League of Legends before I die, man. It’s pretty much one of the most popular games of all time. It also looks like one of the most unique games of all time and has potentially one of the biggest performance gaps of all time, which really excites me.

Time and again, he faces challenges during his “revivals” such as duels against established streamers of the respective game or trying to reach a certain rank in the game.

While many in the comments under the clip are bothered by the “reviving” of games that are not even done, it remains to be seen how the big streamer performs in League of Legends. His shooter skills will likely not help him here.

Gaining insight into the biggest multiplayer titles in the world and discovering not only the concept of the game but also the aspects that really matter is also exciting for the viewers. Recently, his switch in Counter-Strike 2 escalated: Twitch streamer spends $2,000 in one day in Counter-Strike 2, gets banned, begs the head of Steam for forgiveness

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Warhammer 40,000 receives a giant starter box, pitting two of its most brutal factions against each other

During Adepticon 2026, Games Workshop presented upcoming releases for Warhammer 40,000. The highlight: the 11th Edition of the Tabletop including a new box with two armies. The focus shifts to one of the most dangerous planets of the Imperium with a now legendary war.

Adepticon is one of the largest events of the year when it comes to presenting new content for Warhammer 40,000. It’s not only about new figures – which many simply display on their shelves – but also about new rulebooks, animations, and more.

In 2026, Games Workshop announced the new edition of Warhammer 40,000. There will be a new set, the “Armageddon Box,” set to be released in June. Specific contents have not yet been revealed, only which armies you can find inside: Orks and Blood Angels. Only two new models are already known, Intercessors of the Blood Angels and Boyz of the Orks.

Armageddon is, however, not just a term in Warhammer 40,000, but a planet of the Imperium, which has been fought over for years and has been a site of some of the greatest wars in history. The two armies from the box fit perfectly into this setting.

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The trailer for the 11th edition of Warhammer 40,000 featuring Blood Angels and Orks on Armageddon

A species that exists only to wage war

If you don’t know them yet: Orks are the most warlike race in Warhammer 40,000. The Greenskins are literally born for war, if one can speak of a “birth” when it comes to fungi.

Only when they fight do Orks thrive, and they are constantly looking for a new conflict. If they can’t find opponents, they fight each other, perhaps the only reason they haven’t yet conquered the galaxy. They also have a remarkable resistance to Chaos.

Orks need battles to exist. In peace, they perish. The more enemies they defeat, the bigger they become, and yes, literally here as well. The largest Orks rise to Waaaghboss, rally more Orks around them, and lead… well, even larger wars.

In galactic terms, Orks are one of the strongest factions in Warhammer 40,000.

Space Marines, in whom uncontrolled rage slumbers

Their opponents in the new box are the Blood Angels, who are among the strongest chapters of Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000. They are not only known as excellent fighters but above all for one thing: their brutality.

Like all Astartes, the Blood Angels Space Marines inherit traits from their Primarch, in this case, Sanguinius. Sanguinius was regarded as the most charismatic and beautiful Primarch, but he had a flaw that should have made him an outcast in the Imperium.

The “Red Thirst” is a kind of berserker state that drives the fighter into such a rage that he charges into the enemies without any regard, causing a massacre. If the Blood Angel fails to free himself from this wrath, he can enter the permanent state of “Black Rage,” which is considered irreversible.

That these two factions meet on Armageddon is highly fitting, as the planet already has a long history of bloody and brutal wars.

Armageddon is the site of some of the worst wars of the Imperium

Originally built as a macroworld meant to house several huge “Hive Cities” with billions of people, Armageddon has now become a single war zone where people still live.

The first war was devastating: Chaos cultists infiltrated the planet and were only repelled with the help of the Grey Knights. Since the existence of the Grey Knights is secret, all inhabitants of the planet were sterilized and forced into labor, some even killed outright by the Inquisition. Armageddon was resettled. This did not last long:

  • Shortly after, the Orks arrived, who could only be defeated because Commissar Yarrick managed to contain the Waaaghboss and his troops in a city.
  • In the third war, after the return of the Waaaghboss, Armageddon became a sort of holy site for the Orks, where they could always find fights and glorious deaths.
  • Finally, after the opening of the Great Rift, the fallen Primarch Angron and his Khorne followers also got involved.

Now Armageddon will be the setting for the new edition of Warhammer 40,000 with new rules, including for the Steel Legion, the steadfast defenders of the planet. The planet itself is very similar to the world regarded as the Apocalypse itself: On a planet in Warhammer 40,000, Fallout has become reality, and now some of the toughest people of the Imperium live there

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Crimson Desert Tier List: All Weapons in the Ranking

In Crimson Desert Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka have access to eleven weapon types. Additionally, there is unarmed combat. In our tier list, we reveal how strong the different options are.

How do the weapon types in Crimson Desert differ? For a strong build, it is most important in Crimson Desert to equip the right Abyss gear in the fitting equipment. You can find a lot of basic information in this guide: Build a strong build for Crimson Desert – With our tips you will dominate hordes of enemies and bosses

A factor in choosing the weapon is certainly the number of possible sockets for Abyss equipment. But which weapon to choose if two options can hold the same number of Abyss orbs? Then factors like base damage, range, attack speed, or a weapon’s ability to break strong opponents come into play.

Many tips for starting in Crimson Desert can be found on our YouTube channel of MeinMMO – check it out!

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In the following ranking, we reveal how the different weapon types from Crimson Desert perform. We categorize the types into the following tier levels:

  • S-Tier: The best choice for any situation, hardly any weaknesses
  • A-Tier: Strong alternative to S-Tier, but more weaknesses
  • B-Tier: Great option for certain situations
  • C-Tier: Weaker than alternatives in all situations and therefore not worth recommending

Tier List of Weapons in Crimson Desert

Note that all 3 playable characters can combine two one-handed weapons for dual-wielding. While they do not hold a protective shield, they can chain even more attacks together.

Special Case: Unarmed Combat

Tier LevelWeapon TypeStrengthsWeaknessesConclusion
S Greatsword– Good range
– High damage, reliably breaks bosses
– Comparatively fast for a two-handed weapon
– Strong against single opponents and enemy groups
– Timing is important to optimize your combosThe best weapon for any situation
SPistol– Easily integrated into combat
– Useful dodge effect
– Strong at short and medium distance
– Good control
– Not as strong as the bow at long range
– The hand cannon is better against groups of enemies
– High ammunition requirement
The best ranged option at short and medium distance
SBow– Deadly attacks from a safe position
– Silent attacks for stealth actions
– High versatility due to different projectile types
– Can act from a secure distance in chaotic mass battles
– Weaker when an opponent is already on your feet
– The hand cannon is better against groups of enemies
– Requires ammunition
The best ranged option at long distance
ASword– Easy to learn
– Solid choice for offensive and defensive builds
– More damage than the rapier
– Low range
– Does not reliably break the posture of strong opponents compared to other weapon types

Good all-round option for beginners
ASpear
– Extremely fast
– High range
– Many attacks in a short time
– Good enemy control
– Weak against large groups of enemies
– No major damage spikes per hit, doesn’t break the posture of bosses effectively
– Difficult to use in tight spaces
Strong alternative to the greatsword if you prefer fast attacks
ARapier– Extremely fast
– Many attacks in a short time
– Built-in riposte effect

– Effective only with long combos
– Doesn’t reliably break the posture of strong opponents compared to other weapon types

A strong option if you’re aiming for long combos and want to trigger certain effects with many attacks
AHand Cannon– Strong against groups of enemies
– High damage

– Slow attack speed
– Long reload time
– Inefficient against single opponents

The best ranged weapon for fighting many opponents
BBattle Axe– High single-target damage, reliably breaks bosses’ posture on hits
– Strong combos for area attacks
– Slower than two-handed swords
– Vulnerable to counterattacks during slow animations

More damage than two-handed swords, but still slower and less suitable for beginners.
BGreat Hammer – High control over individual and many enemies
– Provides some breathing room in emergencies
– Slower than axes, but less damage
– Almost useless against very agile targets

The damage of a hammer is too low to serve as a main weapon, but it’s suitable as a supplement to other weapon types, especially when control is needed.
BMusket– Higher damage than the bow on a target
– High range

– Too slow reload time for many situations

Muskets are good for an initial strike from a distance or when enemies are not focused on you (mass battles).
CMace– Can reliably break strong opponents
– Weaker in all other categories than swords, axes, or hammers

Maces are currently not a good choice.

It may seem like a meme, but unarmed combat is indeed a strong option for Kliff. Firstly, you can disrupt opponents hiding behind a large shield with your throws. This is often much easier than breaking through them with several powerful swings of a two-handed weapon.

Attacks with hands and feet also ignore physical barriers, and there are several maneuvers to control opponents and dominate the battlefield – such as throwing an enemy against another or taking a rival hostage, causing everyone else to halt.

With the power strike, you can even reliably disrupt bosses and initiate strong weapon combos. In short: it’s worth learning unarmed talents and trying out the maneuvers with Kliff in combat. What are your experiences so far? What weapon do you prefer? Let us know in the comments! Here it is about a very special weapon: Player from Crimson Desert turns beehive into weapon, destroys bosses in a single blow

Attacks with hands and feet also ignore physical barriers, and there are several maneuvers to control opponents and dominate the battlefield – such as throwing an enemy against another or taking a rival hostage, causing everyone else to halt.

With the power strike, you can even reliably disrupt bosses and initiate strong weapon combos. In short: it’s worth learning unarmed talents and trying out the maneuvers with Kliff in combat. What are your experiences so far? What weapon do you prefer? Let us know in the comments! Here it is about a very special weapon: Player from Crimson Desert turns beehive into weapon, destroys bosses in a single blow

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WoW: Pro forgets the one rule that always leads to defeat in the raid

In World of Warcraft one can fail at the World First Race – in a funny way. Method 1: Forgetting to pay the WoW subscription.

Professional raiders in World of Warcraft have it pretty tough. The bosses on mythic difficulty are usually so complex and demanding that you have to pay attention to many things at once, and a single mistake can already mean certain death. But you not only have to dodge effects, play your class correctly, and follow the raid leader’s instructions, but you also have to avoid another fatal mistake: Not paying the subscription costs.

This just happened to a pro from Liquid, who suddenly gets kicked out of the fight.

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What happened? Like all major professional guilds, Team Liquid is currently fighting through the Void Pinnacle – the current raid of World of Warcraft for the World First Race. During the fight against the Lightblinded Vanguard, there was an amusing incident with the player Firedup. His stream was used to analyze the raid – when the stream suddenly froze and he found himself back at the login screen, with the message that his WoW subscription had just expired at that moment.

The reaction of his team colleagues was accordingly pronounced, as you can see here:

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No subscription, because you pay with gold anyway

Is this staged? The suspicion of many viewers in the WoW subreddit is: This was intentional. After all, this is an incident that has repeated several times in the past, where players suddenly have their subscription time run out. It is easy to assume that this is intentional to gain attention. After all, professional players would have to keep a subscription active at all times.

But that is often not the case. Many of the professional players are literally swimming in gold and do not pay their subscription with euros or US dollars, but with the WoW Token – which has to be bought and redeemed anew every month. Additionally, most pros own multiple accounts and sometimes simply lose track of which of the accounts still runs for how long.

By the way, Firedup had already bought the WoW Token in advance – he had just forgotten to redeem it in time and probably overlooked that in the heat of the “World First” race.
Another problem in the race for the World First kills is cheaters and exploiters. Because once again, a notorious guild has struck and secured one of the coveted victories – with green and blue gear, which is mathematically impossible.

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Microsoft has finally realized that no one wants AI in Windows, announces improvements

Many users are dissatisfied with the state of Windows. Now Microsoft has responded and is announcing improvements. They aim to reduce the AI tool Copilot, among other things.

What exactly did Microsoft explain? In his post, Pavan Davuluri, Senior Vice President for Windows at Microsoft, stated that they have listened to user feedback and want to take it seriously.

This particularly applies to the chatbot “Copilot”. Therefore, they intend to remove the “Copilot” link from certain tools. He writes in the official Windows blog:

You will notice that we are more focused on how and where Copilot integrates into Windows, concentrating on features that are truly useful and well thought out. In this context, we are reducing unnecessary Copilot accesses, starting with apps like the Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad.

However, there will be other improvements: an improved taskbar, fewer interruptions from Windows updates, and enhanced performance under Windows 11. The mentioned improvements are expected to arrive throughout the year (2026).

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Users criticize strong focus on AI, weak performance, and lots of ads in Windows

Why are users dissatisfied? Microsoft’s current approach is souring many users: The endeavor to integrate the AI chatbot “Copilot” into every conceivable area of its widely used Windows operating system is not well received by users.

Microsoft is already being referred to by many critics as “Microslop”: A portmanteau of Microsoft and the word Slop, which is used to describe inferior AI content.

This dissatisfaction is becoming a problem for Microsoft. Because aside from Windows, many viable options are currently vying for users’ attention: Be they open-source systems like Linux or Apple’s new MacBook Neo, which is particularly affordable and is intended to attract new users.

Many users are looking for “just” a simple device and want to finally leave Microsoft’s aggressive AI policies behind.

Microsoft is reflecting on a difficult year with many layoffs. CEO Satya Nadella can still look forward to a financial windfall that is significantly larger than the previous year: The head of Microsoft laid off more than 15,000 employees in 2025, and is happy about almost 20 million dollars more in salary

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Crimson Desert: Expand and Optimize Your Warehouse – How to Generate Resources Almost by Itself

In Crimson Desert you will get your own camp during the main story. How to expand it and how to gather resources almost automatically, you will learn here in the guide at MeinMMO.

In chapter 3, you will receive a piece of land from the Margrave during the main quest to establish your camp for the gray manes. What starts off as minimal can be significantly expanded throughout the game.

Why is it worth having a camp? It’s worthwhile to quickly focus on expanding the camp because the larger your camp gets, the more gray manes will come as mercenaries for missions and provide various facilities like different equipment and food vendors for all kinds of situations and features of the game.

Especially handy is the storage chest you find there where you can store unneeded resources and equipment parts to save space in your inventory. Very late in the game, you can even expand your camp into a fortress – but this takes many hours and progress in the story before you can reach that.

So here you will learn how to expand your camp as quickly and efficiently as possible and how to get the most benefit from it.

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

Expand camp and gather gray manes

To expand your camp, you need to do various things:

  • Locate gray manes in the open world and bring them back
    • Here you will receive rumors from your companions that will lead you to them
  • Complete their quests when they appear in the camp
    • This will unlock their facilities, such as the blacksmith, the cook, etc.
  • Complete missions to expand the camp
    • For this, you need to send your existing mercenaries with the necessary resources and advance the camp’s expansion. By completing the tasks, you will create space for more gray manes and institutions

Unfortunately, the game does not always indicate what you need to do next. If you ever find yourself at a loss, you can find the necessary tasks in your journal under the faction quests named ‘Reasons of the Dawn’. Check back there regularly to see if you need to complete anything and what needs to be done for it.

The quests are usually quick to complete, allowing you to work through them efficiently one after the other. If tasks add new facilities to your camp, you will recognize that in the journal by a small tent symbol (as seen in the screenshot marked with the quest).

Use missions effectively and farm resources passively

For some tasks, you need to send gray manes to missions and require the necessary resources for that. It’s best to do this by going to NPC Ross and selecting the mission management.

Here you have to look for the mission needed for the next step and complete it. However, to start it, you also need the necessary resources. You can either obtain them by donating unnecessary items from your inventory to Carl or, alternatively, acquire them through other missions, which is much more effective.

For this, select the appropriate missions and send the most suitable gray manes. Completing a mission takes some time – if you don’t want to wait, you can actively skip time in a bed.

Perfect missions for endless resources

Collecting the necessary resources can become tedious over time. Fortunately, there is a mission combination that allows you to collect resources continuously while you are not actively playing. For this, you need to do the following:

  • Send 2 watch missions (marked with a shield)
    • This will continuously earn money for the camp
  • At least 1 mission for:
    • Wood
    • Food
    • Stone
    • Armor

Ensure to send gray manes that fit the mission as precisely as possible to take advantage of the maximum bonuses. This way, you won’t run out of resources, and you create an endless loop of missions that will generate resources in the long run.

Once missions are completed and you still have the necessary resources left, the expeditions will simply restart until you withdraw your companions or send them elsewhere.

Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t really hold your hand. Much is explained little or not at all. While this encourages experimentation and problem-solving, it can also quickly lead to frustration. If you get stuck or need help, check out our guide overview or leave us a comment if you can’t find what you need: Crimson Desert: All Guides, Tips, and Lists Overview

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Player asks an AI for help in Stardew Valley, impressively shows why one should always question the answers

Most people know that artificial intelligence can also make mistakes. A farmer from Stardew Valley had to experience this firsthand.

Who is it about? Reddit user WonderfulScholar6171 wanted to find out how to make rice vinegar in Stardew Valley. It’s not rocket science, as you just need to toss ground rice into the barrel.

But instead of relying on a guide from real people, the user trusted the AI summary from Google and made a grave mistake.

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Juice instead of vinegar

What did the AI explain? The AI, which is supposed to prevent clicks on great sites like MeinMMO, promptly provided the user with a recipe for his endeavor. He was told to simply “put one unit of rice or unground unit of rice into a barrel.”.

But anyone who knows Stardew Valley understands that the recipe for vinegar only works with ground rice. Without it, the process yields only rice juice. A real guide would have communicated that to the player; however, the AI led him astray.

How did the process end? As expected, the player skipped the extra step of grinding the rice. He simply tossed his rice into the barrel and got, as expected, rice juice. 136 bottles of rice juice. For the player, a clear sign not to trust everything the AI produces.

Even in the comments on Reddit, the user hears that one should not trust artificial intelligence, or else one wastes all resources:

  • DustyDeadpan: “Honestly, unground rice should make vinegar, so that ground rice can make sake.”.
  • SamTheHexagon: “Yes, if you want accurate information, you shouldn’t trust the ‘best guess’ machine.”.
  • Own-Preference-607: “And that’s why we don’t listen to AI, especially when the wiki is right there and 100x more informative and truly accurate.”.
  • Yuebingg: “AI is usually terrible at video game advice, I find.”.

For users, it’s clear: at best, the recipe doesn’t work at all; at worst, the AI is lying and you lose your progress.

Stardew Valley is still one of the most popular games on Steam and is a true evergreen. It’s even more interesting that there are still puzzles that no one has ever solved. A developer says: Developer of Stardew Valley doesn’t believe you’ll ever discover a secret.

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D&D fan receives a bittersweet inheritance, loses his grandfather-in-law, but inherits his old treasures

A player of Dungeons & Dragons was surprised by the inheritance from a deceased family member, which he did not expect at all. While he is happy about the Tabletop treasures, he does deeply regret one thing.

What kind of treasures are these? The D&D fan and Reddit user Revolutionary-Toe-58 presents to the community the special treasures he inherited from his wife’s grandfather, that is, his father-in-law.

This collection includes a series of rulebooks for Dungeons & Dragons, including Advanced D&D and Star Frontiers, old dice sets, modular dungeon maps, packed miniatures, and a still sealed collectible card set from 1991. Not visible in the pictures, but also part of the inherited collection, are over 1,000 hand-painted miniatures from the years between 1979 and 1991.

Here you can see the treasure chest full of heirlooms:

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“He is greatly missed – but this is the coolest collection one can receive as a gift,” the poster writes, “Yes, I’m showing off, but I just had to post something to show how awesome my wife’s grandfather was!”

The community of Dungeons & Dragons seems at least as impressed as the fan himself. However, alongside the death of a beloved family member, another realization dims the joy of this find.

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A realization that unfortunately comes too late

What makes the situation even sadder? In response to a question from the Reddit user amccaffe1, asking if the poster ever played D&D with his father-in-law, he must regrettably admit that he had no idea that he was a D&D fan while he was alive.

“I had absolutely no idea he was interested in it,” he writes in response, “That makes it all so sad.”

Still, the D&D treasures remain a worthy keepsake that can and should be valued highly.

How does the community react to the actual content of the treasure? The old books and accessories make the Dungeons & Dragons community absolutely nostalgic on Reddit. Some of them got into the game with these rulebooks, while others are simply impressed by what kind of value the inheritance might hold.

Star Frontiers is highlighted by various players, as it is considered one of their favorite Sci–Fi games by some, while others especially love the alien species that the game offered. But the other rulebooks also evoke childhood memories for many players, just like with Sorry_Analysis8628: 

“I used to have the old D&D box sets when I was about 11 to 12 years old, so I recognize a lot of the stuff. There’s a lot of nostalgia in these pictures for me.”

In response to Survove1014’s comment that the poster has really inherited valuable pieces, he replies that the inherited items are more than “just books and dice”, but a big part of his childhood and young adulthood. To this day, these treasures hold much more significance than their actual monetary value. 

This is also acknowledged by AjayRedonkulus: “Sounds like the stuff ended up with the right person.”

It can happen time and again that old D&D treasures are passed on to younger generations, just like in the case of another D&D player. In her case, however, she was lucky enough to receive her grandmother’s old items as a personal gift. The community must first explain to her how special the gesture actually is, as not everyone from the 80s approached D&D as casually as she did: A grandmother finds her old figures and books of Dungeons & Dragons and gifts them to her granddaughter, who makes the community envious

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