A new sailing MMO has launched in Early Access on Steam. Now, just a few days after launch, it is attracting more players than ever into the deep waters. The game is well received, although it has its drawbacks.
What kind of game is this? World of Sea Battle is a free-to-play MMO that immerses you in the era of grand sailing ships. You take on a historical ship and sail through a vast open world where you trade, gather resources, participate in PvP and PvE sea battles, join guilds, and fight for dominance over ports and islands.
The game features over fifty realistically inspired ship types – from frigates to battleships – as well as a dynamic economy where players shape the market. Development began as an indie project and grew over time into an ambitious MMO under Thera Interactive DMCC thanks to community feedback and team building.
It launched in Early Access on Steam on October 21, 2025. Since then, it has maintained 71% positive reviews with a rating of “Mostly Positive” (via SteamDB, as of October 26, 2025, 9:15 AM) and reached its current peak of 3,200 concurrent players this weekend. Overall, the game is well received, although some players see it primarily as having a significant drawback.
Here you can see the trailer for the game:
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The sailing MMO on Steam takes you into the golden age of shipping in the trailer
“A sense of freedom like no other! In this regard: An absolute hit!”
What do players say about World of Sea Battle? Generally, the new sailing MMO is well received. Many praise the gameplay, combat and trading mechanics, and the animations of the ships and water. The somewhat “intrusive” in-game shop and the control scheme, which may take some getting used to, are viewed less favorably.
Leevan celebrates via Steam: “Setting sail with the guild, hoisting the sails, and steering toward the golden sunset – a sense of freedom like no other! In this regard: An absolute hit!”, but also criticizes the cash shop and mentions pay-to-win.
Blanzkarre1971 writes via Steam: “The game is the dream of every sailor and pirate. It is simply very motivating to gather the necessary materials for better ships or weapons by sinking AI opponents, trading, or production through mines, and it is in many ways better than Skull and Bones.” He notes in his review that the game is very grind-heavy and one must enjoy that.
Most negative reviews concern pay-to-win mechanics, while other positive voices counter this and cannot understand the argument. Others report on large guilds that supposedly dominate the servers and ruin the fun.
DDmster911 however criticizes via Steam: “Great concept for a relaxing sailing game where you can trade, explore, and fight in an open world with over 1,000 players. Unfortunately, the development team has made it clear that this game is only about money.”
<< writes after about 56 hours of gameplay via Steam: “The game itself is fun, but it is one of the worst pay-to-win games I have ever seen. Good luck.”
It should be noted, however, that the game has just entered Early Access and many of these issues could still be adjusted in the future. Also, the currently predominant positive reviews show that many players are having fun with it.
How the game will fare in the future remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it could be worth a look for all players who want to breathe some fresh sea air.
The 95-year-old actor and director has long earned a place among the most successful artists in his field with his five Oscars. Clint Eastwood now talks about a reason for his success.
What is this about? Short and sweet: money! Nearly 20 years ago, Clint Eastwood explained in an interview that the commercial success of his films was not the priority. The successful actor and director, who has been in the industry for seven decades, always focuses on a different goal: to tell good stories.
If someone came and said, “I have this script and we could make a fortune with it,” I would say, “Don’t tell me that.” I don’t want to know.
I just want to learn about the story and the characters. Is there a way to make them interesting?
Eastwood gives two examples from his life that show he had to deal with resistance:
“I wasn’t there, but I’m sure the people behind the scenes of Mystic River said: ‘Holy shit! This is a dark story!’ And we took Million Dollar Baby to another studio because they here [Clint Eastwood has worked with Warner Bros. for years] said: ‘Feel free to pitch it.'”
The executives at Warner Bros. feared that the drama surrounding a female boxer might not be successful enough. In the end, Eastwood was right and was able to celebrate 4 Oscars plus many other awards, positive reviews, and strong earnings (over 210 million US dollars worldwide, source: boxofficemojo.com) for his film.
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“If I can’t deliver, they shouldn’t pay me”
How was it at the beginning? Clint Eastwood had this connection to money from the very start of his directing career. In his first film Sadistico from 1971 (original title: Play Misty for Me), the artist negotiated with the executives at Universal, who didn’t really want to pay him anything for the job. Eastwood describes his reaction as follows:
Okay. They shouldn’t pay me right away. I should first show them what I can do. And if I can’t deliver, they shouldn’t pay me.
Throughout his long career, Clint Eastwood has repeatedly worked for the minimum to be able to make his desired films – sometimes supplemented by 1 percent profit participation. This can pay off financially. However, a film also has to be very successful for that.
An artist for the Hall of Fame of Hollywood: Success proves Clint Eastwood right. Since 1955 he has been an actor, since 1971 a director, and since 1982 a producer. He has even made a name for himself as a composer. 5 Oscars are displayed in his showcases, 2 each for Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. Additionally, a Memorial Award from 1995.
His filmography includes countless other classics of film history, such as Escape from Alcatraz, Dirty Harry, For a Few Dollars More (and countless other Italian westerns), Gran Torino, Mystic River, The Bridges of Madison County, or the anti-war film double feature Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima. Speaking of which: A war film by Clint Eastwood is praised by historians for taking a step that is unusual in Hollywood
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Together with the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A, new Mega Evolutions have also appeared in the world of Pokémon. Here at MeinMMO, we present the 10 best designs of the new Mega Pokémon.
While the look of the city Illumina and its buildings in Pokémon Legends Z-A is heavily criticized by many players, the design team shows that they have given the Mega Pokémon in the game more love and have really thought about some candidates.
This list includes only Mega Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, meaning their Mega Evolutions have not appeared in other games before. Pokémon like Mega Charizard, Mega Gyarados, or Mega Lucario are therefore not considered in this list.
Instead, we look at the designs of the new candidates, with the 10 best being awarded a spot.
This list is solely about the design, meaning the appearance, the concept, and the implementation of both. Of course, opinions on designs are influenced by different tastes, and one design may be loved by one person but not liked at all by another. Perhaps one of your favorites has still made it to the top spots.
Here you can see the trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
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Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie
Mega Starmie is a somewhat controversial candidate that some players feel should be forgotten, while others have made it a favorite. The evolutionary transition from a regular Starmie to its Mega form is as simple as it is effective, which either excites or deeply disturbs players: For Mega Starmie simply gets longer legs, which not only change its look but also its animation.
Instead of moving by spinning, it takes its legs and runs. A somewhat unsettling sight that continues to affirm the diverging opinions of players.
Mega Starmie is either an absolute nightmare or an iconic legend – even here in the editorial office of MeinMMO, opinions are deeply divided, but it has sparked a lot of discussion. And if a design achieves that, it has already won in some respects.
Mega Sarzenia
Mega Sarzenia
Mega Sarzenia works on a similar principle to Mega Starmie and is seen by some players as so “ugly” and almost scary that they love it for exactly that reason.
The effectiveness of the design also lies in its reference to nature, where the carnivorous pitcher plants “Nepenthes” and “Sarracenia” (do you notice something here?) digest their prey in the “belly” of the plant. With a twisted neck, Mega Sarzenia presumably ensures that there really is no escape for its victims.
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Have you always wanted to persuade your friends to Dungeons & Dragons? Or are you a newbie yourself? Then the new Starter Set “Heroes of the Borderlands” could be your gateway into tabletop role-playing. MeinMMO editor Alex has thoroughly tested the new box for you.
Beginner boxes for various tabletop role-playing games are very popular. They promise easy access to the vast world of their rules and mechanics and are designed to make it as easy as possible for newcomers.
The new Starter Set “Heroes of the Borderlands” from Dungeons & Dragons follows the same direction. Released on October 16, 2025, and designed for 2-4 players plus 1 Game Master, the new box takes a different approach than previous beginner boxes. The included rules and modules are based on the ruleset of the 5th Edition from 2024 and are compatible with it.
The adventure is a reimagining of the classic “Keep on the Borderlands” and offers an open sandbox approach with 3 independent short adventure modules, in contrast to its very linear predecessors. With various visual aids and enormous scope, the box is designed to be a kind of “construction kit” that allows newcomers to quickly and easily get creative and learn the rules and game mechanics.
We took a close look at “Heroes of the Borderlands” and tested it in various configurations with bloody newcomers and seasoned veterans to see how it performs in practice. We also focused on who the box is suitable for and who it is not.
Who is writing here? MeinMMO editor Alex has been at home in various pen-and-paper role-playing games for over 15 years. From Dungeons & Dragons to Pathfinder, Shadowrun, Das Schwarze Auge, and Call of Cthulhu to Die Schwarze Katze, hardly any system is safe from him. His biggest passion is Faerûn in Dungeons & Dragons, where he has been experiencing adventures for years.
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Box open and here we go?
When you open the box, you immediately notice how extensive the material is. It contains:
Quick-Start Guide
Game Instructions
3 Adventure Booklets
9 Maps
5 Supplementary Materials
1 Combat Tracker Pad
8 Character Sheets
210 different cards for enemies, NPCs, spells, and items
273 tokens for enemies, environment, and resources
1 Set of Dice
The contents are all very high-quality and offer an incredibly great, immersive material that almost conveys the feeling of a board game. You have cardboard figures for your characters and maps for the places you move to. This makes it easier for newcomers to orient themselves and makes the possibilities for actions more tangible.
The Quick-Start Guide helps unpack the box and get started right away, without needing to read extensively beforehand. Using a step-by-step guide, both the Game Master and players are led to the beginning of their first session. The Game Instructions should only be skimmed through by players and Game Masters, noting where to find which information in case of doubt and not read intensely. Then one of the 3 adventures should be selected.
This leads to a truly quick start (in our tests, we were ready in about 15 minutes, both with the beginner and the expert group), but it also brings the problem that things that are listed as really important hints in the adventure books are often read too late in the flow of the game. Therefore, it is advisable for completely new Game Masters to read the selected adventure booklet while the players build their characters, so that important side information does not get lost, which can later spoil the fun.
As a player, the process is a little easier, as there are a few building blocks for each character that you can quickly and easily piece together along the Quick-Start Guide. Choose a class and grab the corresponding character sheet. Background and race are selected modularly based on cards and placed on the character sheet. Then follow the instructions on your sheet and lay out the necessary equipment, hit points, and your gold, and you are ready for your first round.
The material is not only nice but also very accessible and visually facilitates the entry.
A construction kit full of useful and sensible tools
The character sheets are significantly slimmer than in the complete experience of Dungeons & Dragons and only show the most important information about the class for the current level, so new players are not overwhelmed here. However, their openness encourages creativity and experimentation.
You have the choice of 4 classes: Fighter, Cleric, Rogue, and Wizard, each with a fixed, easy-to-play subclass. As races, you can choose a male and a female representative of Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings, each of which also has a game figure. Additionally, you can choose from 8 different backstories that make it easier to start with your character.
As you level up, you simply turn the sheet over or take the next one. So, you don’t really have to deal with leveling up itself. On one hand, this has the advantage that you can just play, but on the other hand, you don’t really get to know an important part of your character’s growth in later gameplay.
Materials like tokens, maps, and item cards massively help newcomers keep track and visually access the game. This is especially helpful for players who are not yet familiar with the Theater of the Mind where Dungeons & Dragons primarily takes place. In particular, item and NPC cards are a helpful tool, especially for new Game Masters, to easily understand what things do and which aspects are important.
Tokens and cards facilitate oversight.
The construction kit principle also continues in the 3 adventure booklets. There is no cohesive overarching story, allowing you to play them individually as short adventures or combine them in any order. This not only increases the replay value through the many different combinations with characters and classes, but also allows you to switch roles in between with little effort.
This way, you can easily try out different classes and character concepts, or switch from player to Game Master or vice versa. The adventures themselves are simple without much frills, allowing all types of players to express themselves easily and focus. The stories also provide a pleasant entry into elemental game mechanics without being boring or feeling too much like a tutorial.
This, however, also means that players and Game Masters who need a clear storyline will feel quite lost if they do not have enough creativity and quick thinking to manage it and make it more exciting themselves. Another small downside is that there is only one set of dice, which according to the rules should be shared – which can be a bit annoying in practice. True aspiring role-players probably already have their own set, right?
The thing with balance
During gameplay, there were frequent issues both in the configurations with complete newcomers and in the mixed group of beginners and veterans. The sessions played out mostly like a board game with a bit of role-playing involved. However, complete newbies seemed overwhelmed more quickly by the openness of the story. Here, a clearer framework would have been particularly helpful for aspiring Game Masters.
It was particularly frustrating that both the rulebook and the adventure books were partially confusingly and poorly designed – especially compared to the real rule and campaign books. It happened frequently that the aspiring Game Master read important information about a combat, for example, only during or after the battle because it was listed much too late in the booklet.
For example, it happened that a very early fight was much too hard for the group, and in the first round, 3 characters lost all their hit points. This was only based on the guidelines of the booklet. The hint that you can and should also adjust the difficulty of a fight came too late in the text and did not explain in which cases you should do so.
Also, in the adventure Wilderness, the first combat encounter was almost designed for the characters of the players to die. The booklet stated (very late in the text) that the characters, when they fall to 0, do not die but are only unconscious and robbed. Combined with the difficulty and an inexperienced Game Master, this can lead to frustration quickly. At such points, the concept seems poorly thought out and requires a high degree of flexibility and openness from both players and Game Masters.
Veterans also have their fun
In one session, we also tested this with veterans who were familiar with the ruleset and had several years of role-playing experience. The group had continuous fun and mainly used the box for a quick round and to experiment without breaking anything.
Unlike regular short adventures or campaigns, which often require a lot of preparation, they were able to get started within a very short time and let loose in the sandbox with the various tools of the box. The combination possibilities of the modules also show a high replay value, especially suitable for veterans in the context of quick after-work rounds for which you do not want to invest much thought – but can if you want.
Thus, veterans can also find enjoyment in the box if they want a well-designed toolbox that can be supplemented with their own ideas as desired.
The new Starter Set Heroes of the Borderlands is of very high quality and the best tabletop entry I have ever experienced. The modularity and sandbox approach are well thought out and suitable for every knowledge level, even if completely new newcomers without any gaming or role-playing experience will have a hard time getting through quickly. Nonetheless, the box does a lot to make it accessible, allows you to visualize everything well, and encourages experimentation.
However, newcomers expecting a sensible entry into the world of Dungeons & Dragons from the box must be flexible and make some compromises. Important mechanics like leveling up are hardly explained and need to be learned additionally when switching. The adventures and rule booklets are also not well structured didactically and require relatively high flexibility for a beginner box that can be detrimental for completely inexperienced Game Masters.
But those who are not discouraged by this will find a great box here that provides a lot of fun and a first impression of the world of tabletop role-playing games and Dungeons & Dragons.
Pros
Extensive construction kit with a bunch of high-quality modules, maps & tokens
Sensible tools for inexperienced Game Masters to avoid unnecessary flipping through rules
Modularity facilitates character creation and temporary switching from player to Game Master
High replay value through 3 short adventures and various combination possibilities
Also suitable for veterans who just want to enjoy a very stripped-down, quick round with friends
Cons
Orientation towards board games may not adequately prepare players depending on their type for the “real” tabletop experience with significantly more “text”
Open sandbox can quickly overwhelm inexperienced or uncreative players and Game Masters, sometimes lacking guidance
Especially for Game Masters without prior experience, the booklets are somewhat confusing, misleading, and poorly structured
Balancing of combat encounters is sometimes really poor, and new Game Masters and players are hardly given guidance on how to handle it
Who is the box suitable for?
You can confidently rely on the box if you …
have some experience with role-playing games (including video games) or board games
find D&D too abstract without visual aid
do not shy away from initiative and experimentation
do not want to be completely guided
as veterans want a toolkit for quick evening rounds
enjoy diving in and creating your own story with your own characters
Better keep your hands off if you …
expect a linear and didactically sound guide
are demotivated by very challenging, too easy, or almost impossible combat encounters
as a new Game Master cannot multitask or need a lot of support
expect an overarching storyline with a clear thread and driving story
Especially when you want to take the step from the starter set into the vast, expansive world of Dungeons & Dragons, the sheer mass of diverse possibilities can overwhelm you. This begins for many players with the choice of class. Therefore, we have selected 5 classes for you that are clear and beginner-friendly, but still fun and can become really powerful: Here are 5 classes from Dungeons & Dragons that are particularly suitable for beginners
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Elves in World of Warcraft cause chaos because they constantly create new wells. We reveal what the whole thing with the wells is all about.
“Always the same” is an accusation that many former WoW fans make against the game. And at least in some respects, that’s true, especially when it comes to elves and their wells. The Sunwell is a central point in the story of the upcoming expansion “Midnight” – and this has happened repeatedly.
The Sunwell plays a major role in the next addon:
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WoW Midnight – The opening cinematic of the new addon shows the attack on Silvermoon
If you take a look at the history of the elven races of Azeroth, it quickly becomes clear: This is a pattern. Because wells have always played a role in the past of the elves. And each time, they were almost responsible for the destruction of Azeroth.
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The Well of Eternity
How was the well created? The Well of Eternity was created by the Titans – but not intentionally. Because when the Titans realized that Old Gods had taken root in Azeroth, Aman’Thul tried to forcibly remove one of these Old Gods – Y’Shaarj – and hurl it into the cosmos. But Y’Shaarj was so firmly connected to the planet that the extraction left a massive wound in the crust, from which the lifeblood of the planet flowed. The Titans healed this wound and thus created the Well of Eternity.
The city of Zin-Azshari with the Well of Eternity in the center.
The Well of Eternity was the first major well on Azeroth. Although “well” is an understatement, as the Well of Eternity was a gigantic lake full of magical power. This power attracted the night elves and tempted them to use and explore magic. Queen Azshara built her capital, Zin-Azshari, on the shores of the well. Here lived a large part of the night elf population, especially the Highborne – mostly members of the nobility or magi and scholars who wanted to explore the well and its arcane magics.
What dangers did the Well of Eternity bring? Demons are attracted by the use of arcane magic. As more and more night elves used more power from the well, the Burning Legion’s attention fell on Azeroth. The demons managed to make contact with the elves and seduced them to seek even more power. For much more powerful than arcane magic is fel magic – often simply referred to as “Fel”. But this magic corrupts its users, making them even more susceptible to the demons.
Ultimately, Queen Azshara made contact with the leader of the Burning Legion. Instead of allowing herself to be enslaved by him, she saw something else in him: the perfect husband, who could rule the world alongside her.
Azshara in her palace, waiting for the arrival of the demons.
To make this world perfect, she let demons flood into Azeroth, who were to kill everyone except for the Highborne, while simultaneously repurposing the well into a giant portal to summon Sargeras.
The resulting “War of the Ancients” affected nearly the entire world and resulted in the event that permanently harmed Azeroth. The Well of Eternity collapsed, and the power released shattered the previously existing mega-continent, creating the individual islands – the Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Northrend, Pandaria, and so on.
Where the Well of Eternity once stood, today there is still the Maelstrom. That is the great whirlpool in the middle of the sea. A memorial to what the wild magics of magical wells can do.
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Skyrim is one of the most popular role-playing games of all time. The open-world RPG captivates players with its world, mechanics, and occasionally with its bugs – even today. One of the most well-known tactics to trick the game is accidentally found within it.
What trick is it? In the world of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, you can do almost anything. You can pick a fight with anyone and steal almost any item in the game. However, when it comes to theft, you have to be careful. If you get caught, you end up in jail.
To trick curious guards, you can use a pot, kettle, or bucket. If you place these on the heads of NPCs, they won’t see you pocketing items. This simple but effective trick wasn’t intentionally placed in the game. The developers didn’t know anything about it before the release of their role-playing game.
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No one knew this was possible before release
What do the developers say about the bucket tactic? In the FRVR podcast, designer Bruce Nesmith, who worked on Skyrim, talked about the feature. He revealed that such a thing was not tested beforehand. At about 1 hour and 4 minutes, Nesmith explains:
And by the way, it was an accident. No one had known about it. I don’t think we even tried to put a bucket on someone’s head, and as far as I know, that only came out after the game’s release.
Bruce Nesmith on the trick to steal without being noticed (via Spotify)
Due to the many systems that partially interconnect, it is quite difficult to test everything in a game like Skyrim before release. You never know what players will try and what interactions may arise that you might not have thought about beforehand.
What else has Bruce Nesmith done in his career? He worked as a designer on The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall in 1996. He was also involved in Oblivion as a quest designer. For Skyrim, he took on the role of lead designer. In 2021, he left Bethesda and has since been working as an author.
Skyrim is still extensively played by gamers, thanks to its large mod community, and aspects like the bucket trick certainly contribute to that. However, even though the trick is infamous, it didn’t make it into Starfield in its original form. But there is an alternative trick that will also help you achieve your goal: So yes – buckets turn you into master thieves in Starfield – but a bit differently than in Skyrim
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During the final launch on Steam, Pax Dei was able to celebrate increasing player numbers, but there is also a lot of criticism. The developers now reveal what is on the to-do list for upcoming updates.
What are the developers planning? On the official Discord channel of Pax Dei, the officials explain that they were able to welcome many new players on the servers at launch and therefore received a lot of fresh feedback.
Reason enough to present an updated to-do list of changes and improvements that are to be implemented with the upcoming updates – however, they do not reveal a specific release roadmap yet.
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Long To-Do List for Pax Dei
Here are the main points from the list:
Properties & Building
Adjustable Permissions: Plans are already in place and work is underway. The devs are waiting for a final version before going live. It should come sooner rather than later.
Transfer of Property Ownership: Currently being worked on.
Gifting/Selling Properties: On the to-do list.
Trees Growing Through Structures: For now, the developers want to at least prevent small trees (seedlings) from growing on properties and hide small foliage under foundations. There is no exact release date for this.
Properties and the “Hole in the Middle” of Four Adjacent Parcels: Will be fixed at some point.
Move Placed Structures/Chests: Will be implemented, but it is still unclear when.
Allow Placing Properties Over Roads Without Blocking Other Players: Should be possible, but it is not yet in the works.
Economy & Inventory
Buy Tokens Only Without Premium Bonus: In progress.
Recycling and Direct Crafting from Inventory: On the list.
Buy/Sell Orders: Designs exist for this; they will be implemented as soon as time allows. Purchase orders are a major feature and will be an important part of a future content update.
Stack Sizes Are Too Small: This will be part of an upcoming adjustment to the crafting system.
Inventory and Chest Sorting & Transfer: There are designs for some of these points and the developers are giving high priority to this: “It is one of the most important things we could be doing right now.”
Crafting & Equipment
Update for the Crafting System, Which Is Quite Laborious: On the list of immediate tasks.
Shifting Repairs to Consumables: That is on the way. In the meantime, the devs want to at least simplify repairs, allowing everything to be repaired at any crafting station so you don’t have to jump between all of them to finish your equipment repairs.
Combat & Skills
Change Cooldown for Weapon Switching: Designs already exist, and the devs will work on it as quickly as possible. Should come soon via a patch.
Improve Bow Skill, Which Is Difficult to Level: On the list.
New Weapons: The developers are currently working on at least one new weapon type and will add more in the future.
Removal of the Shield Bash: At the moment, main CC abilities are found in some of the weapon and equipment spells. Shields are supposed to receive more attention, and more options for off-hand items and their uniqueness should be provided.
Duelling: On the to-do list.
Miscellaneous
Some Resources (Mainly Plants) Are Too Small to Be Easily Recognized: A fix is coming as soon as possible.
Additional Roles for Clans: In preparation.
Re-add Map Legend: The developers had to remove the map legend as it was not localized, and they are currently working to make it available again as soon as possible.
No author has provided material for as many movies as the horror master Stephen King. Even though he is not satisfied with some adaptations, he was grateful for the ending of a horror film because it differed from his book.
Which film is it about? In 1981, Stephen King published the novel Cujo, which was adapted by director Lewis Teague just two years later. In the film, the Saint Bernard Cujo is bitten by a rabid bat.
Slowly, the dog goes insane due to the disease and terrorizes not only his own family but the entire neighborhood of a suburb. The film changed the original ending of the novel, but as the lead actress Dee Wallace, known from E.T. – The Extra-Terrestrial, revealed in a recent interview, Stephen King actually liked it.
A more modern Stephen King adaptation can be found in The Monkey.
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Even Stephen King thanked the filmmakers
What does Dee Wallace say about the ending of the film? In the novel version of Cujo , the child Tad Trenton, played by Danny Pintauro, dies at the end of the book. In the film, this situation was changed. There, Tad survives the events of the film, and the character played by Dee Wallace takes care of Cujo.
In an interview with Remind Magazine, the actress explained that the director, the producer, and she decided against the ending of the novel. Stephen King even reportedly called their producer to thank him. She says: He [Stephen King] has never received so many hate messages about something as he did about the killing of the child at the end of Cujo.
What about other adaptations? Ironically, Stephen King has a completely different opinion on one of the most famous adaptations. In 2016, he stated in an interview with Deadline that he is not a fan of the film The Shining. In the film, he particularly has a problem with the character of Jack Torrance, who, according to him, has no arc in the film.
In the film, he misses the visible change of the character: In the book, he is a man who struggles with his mind and ultimately loses it. For me, that is a tragedy. In the film, there is no tragedy because there is no real change.
Even in 2025, adaptations of Stephen King’s works will not stop. In 2025 alone, there are four films adapting short stories or novels by the author: The Monkey, TheLong Walk, TheLife of Chuck, and The Running Man. You can find more horror films here: 9 horror films that even scaredy-cats can watch
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It may be hard to believe today, but throughout its existence, humanity has created some robust things that are built to last. A gamer uses perhaps the most stubborn electronic device to support the graphics card in his PC case.
What device are we talking about? It’s the good old Nokia phone, which, in the 90s and early 2000s, it felt like almost everyone owned in some variant, to send SMS, make calls, or play Snake.
Some versions of the Nokia phone are so robust and battery-efficient that countless memes have emerged about the device over time. Here are a few examples (via google.com):
A man finds a long-lost Nokia 3310 after 20 years, still has 70 percent battery.
If you ever want to feel useless, remember there used to be a protective case for Nokia phones.
Who will win: The Death Star or the Nokia 3310? Outcome uncertain.
When a modern phone falls to the ground, the screen breaks. When a Nokia falls to the ground, the ground breaks.
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Most important component of PC hardware: a Nokia
How is a Nokia phone now being used? The gamer bulochklem has showcased the inside of his PC on Reddit. Besides the somewhat chaotic cable mess, one detail immediately stands out: The graphics card is supported by a Nokia phone (apparently a Nokia 6124 Classic). But see for yourself:
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The why and how is unclear. In further comments, the gamer only reveals that he pulled the case from the trash 20 years ago. He also likes the wild “nuclear war” setup. Therefore, he would only settle for dusting it off now and then.
A phone with aura
How does the community react? With great fun and many more Nokia meme sayings.
DKligerSC writes on Reddit: “One thing’s for sure: Your graphics card will never dare to sag.”
def_tom explains on Reddit: “This thing is still supported long after the dust of resource wars has settled.”
Mister_Shrimp_The2nd jokes on Reddit: “I think you meant to say that your GPU is holding the Nokia just so that it doesn’t fly away due to the aura it radiates.”
When was the last time you held a Nokia phone? And how were your experiences with the device, do the memes hold true? Share it in the comments! If you’re looking for good MMORPGs for mobile, check them out here: The 10 best Mobile MMORPGs 2025 for iOS and Android
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In a strong survival game on Steam, you will become a vampire, but to become a powerful lord like Dracula, you first need to build up powers and a castle. Currently, you can get it at half price or as part of a subscription.
What game is it? Released in 2022, the survival game V Rising entered Early Access on Steam and went from a hidden gem to a major Twitch hit. Two years later, the 1.0 version of the game was released, and since then, the game has offered many contents for every type of player:
As a weak vampire, you must gain new powers and, of course, suck the blood of your victims.
From the iso perspective, you fight with various weapons and abilities against all kinds of opponents.
To protect yourself from the sun, you need to build a shelter, which you can construct into a gigantic castle.
For this, you gather resources and craft items and machines that automate processes but also protect your castle.
Servants are, of course, also a must in a vampire castle.
You can enjoy the entire game together with or against other players.
So with V Rising, you can’t go wrong during the spooky season, especially if you also enjoy fighting in survival games.
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Der Trailer zu Update 1.1 „Invaders of Oakveil“ in V Rising
Gothic Horror on Steam
What makes V Rising so special? The setting is a change compared to other major survival games. Instead of classic forest or jungle areas, there’s a gothic horror world as a setting, which is seen less frequently. If you want to have the classic feeling like in a Dracula movie, V Rising is a good choice.
The various weapons and abilities in combination with the iso perspective also ensure variety in combat and showcase different facets of the vampire mythos. The enemy variety includes not only simple humans but also bosses that require a more thoughtful approach.
And if you like building beautiful castles, V Rising offers several options, including cosmetic DLCs. One of them is even a crossover with the legendary Castlevania series.
V Rising is also very popular on Steam. Of over 103,000 reviews, 89% are positive. The content, combat, and base building are especially praised. According to SteamDB, there were between 3,300 and 10,000 players in the game at the same time last week, depending on the time of day.
How much does V Rising cost currently? Until November 4, you can get V Rising on Steam at a 50% discount for €17.49 instead of €34.99. If you already own the game but want to beautify your castles, various DLCs are also on sale.
If you own a PS5 and also have the PlayStation Plus Extra subscription, you can play V Rising without additional costs since October 2025. However, keep in mind that Steam and PS5 do not have crossplay. So if you want to play cooperatively, your friends must be on the same platform. You can find more survival games here: The 31 best survival games 2025 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox
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Battlefield 6 has an impressive degree of detail. This is great for the eyes, but can also cost you your virtual life in heated battles.
What details are captivating? The wonderfully crumbly destruction physics is immediately eye-catching in Battlefield 6, as entire building walls collapse into large clouds of dust and particles.
However, there are many small details that please the eye. For instance, the smoke that disperses differently in various areas, depending on obstacles and objects. Or all the useful items in the supply crates of the … well … suppliers, which become emptier through use.
Battlefield 6: Mit diesen Tipps werdet ihr zum besseren Squad-Spieler
Separate, even if it’s hard
When can the degree of detail threaten virtual life? You must be especially careful when you are near explosive objects. Your equipment can also be dangerous – as a video currently shows on Reddit.
It shows a pioneer who has selected mines from his equipment and is therefore carrying them in both hands. In this not yet deployed state, it is by no means cosmetic and can already be detonated by targeted shots. A detail that one of the player’s enemies takes immediate advantage of. BANG! See for yourself:
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The same can happen if you throw down the mines immediately after selecting them, but they get hit by bullets while falling. So avoid laying mines while under fire!
How does the community react? Over two Reddit posts with more than 12,000 upvotes and more than 200 comments.
Infinite-Director-62 celebrates this detail on Reddit: “BF6 may have some problems, but this kind of stuff makes the game ten times better than any other shooter on the market. Damn cool! What a shot! Poor guy.”
PIPBOY-2000 describes his experience on Reddit: “The same thing happened to me, but I was the one who got hit, and I couldn’t even be angry. It was great.”
Sirhc9er explains on Reddit: “Seriously, I see interesting shit in this game all the time. The physics are great.”
Physics-like antics have characterized the Battlefield series for many years. Between 2002 and 2025, a total of 17 games have been released for Battlefield. In our ranking, we tell you which parts are rated the best and where the new Battlefield 6 can be placed: All 17 Battlefield games ranked – The new Battlefield 6 fails to make the Top 5
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The detailed measures to achieve this are as follows:
Increased resolution for shadows (setting “Medium” from 512 × 512 to 1024 × 1024 / “High” and “Ultra” from 1024 × 1024 to 2048 × 2048)
Less distortion for objects in shadow areas that are in the background.
Optimization for the dynamic display of shadows, providing a more realistic representation
Even smaller objects should now cast shadows
Here are the current and new options in a direct image comparison:
With the current shadow optionsWith the new shadow options
A series of additional comparison images can be found on guildwars2.com.
The latest trailer for Visions of Eternity showcases the new beach region of Guild Wars 2:
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Guild Wars 2 zeigt die hübsche Strandregion der neuen Erweiterung Visions of Eternity
Oh beautiful Tyria
What distinguishes the graphics of the MMORPG? When Guild Wars 2 launched 13 years ago, it was among the most visually stunning representatives of the genre. The characters, landscapes, and cities were bursting with detail. The reflections in the water were jaw-dropping. Large towns felt – also due to the ambient sounds – wonderfully alive.
Over time, the pure graphics quality has naturally become a bit outdated. In one visual aspect, Guild Wars 2 still ranks among the best that the genre has to offer: its art design. The world of Tyria looks as if it has sprung straight from a watercolor painting.
As with other audiovisual landmarks like Persona 5, all interface elements in Guild Wars 2 integrate seamlessly into this style. The world map even features a smooth zoom functionality. Everything feels coherent and stands out noticeably from many other MMORPGs.
One Piece is getting a new German dubbing on Netflix. Many of the old voice actors are back, and they want to start from the beginning. But not everything remains the same, and especially a name change is causing dissatisfaction.
But some details are also set to change. As Ninotaku explained in his original statement, some names, terms, and pronunciations in the new dubbing will be adjusted to match the Japanese original. The German Ruffy will become Luffy. This is not well-received by many fans.
Ninotaku is part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO.
The live-action series of One Piece continues in 2026:
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Netflix has finally released a first teaser for the second season of One Piece
Some things exceed our authority
How is the community reacting to the new dubbing? Under a X post from Ninotaku, the biggest issue seems to be the name change from Ruffy. Many fans find it unfortunate because they have grown up with it for so long.
Not only the anime series, but also the manga and the live-action series use the name Ruffy in the German version. Users like @Esartar86 (x.com) do not even want to watch the new dubbing because of the name change.
How is Ninotaku responding to the critical voices? In a longer statement on x.com, the German creator elaborated on the shitstorm. He explains that he can understand the fans’ dissatisfaction, especially since they have known the name for over 20 years in Germany.
They did try to talk to the Japanese licensor, but they could not be persuaded. According to Ninotaku, Toei wants to create a uniformity. He asks fans not to judge too quickly and not to blame the dubbing team: Some things exceed our authority and many matters we simply cannot discuss publicly.
For those who are not interested in a new dubbing, there is good news: The streaming service Animation Digital Network (ADN) has announced that starting from 13.11.2025, the old episodes with the original anime dubbing will be available to stream. It is also set to start with the East Blue arc. Thus, the old version will also be accessible again.
The director of Path of Exile talked about improvements in quality of life (QoL) and explained how the team is enhancing Path of Exile.
Who is he? Mark Roberts is the Game Director of Path of Exile. During a press preview for the new season, he answered questions from MeinMMO and other journalists. We wanted to know how he and the Path of Exile team are handling quality-of-life changes, meaning enhancements to existing aspects of the game.
Mark Roberts candidly revealed the strategy that makes Path of Exile and its successor so good.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season “Keepers of the Flame”:
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Path of Exile 2 shows features, bosses and trading system of “Keepers of the Flame” in the trailer
Secret strategy ensures good quality
What kind of strategy is that? Mark Roberts explained in the conversation that the Path of Exile team selects 10 themes to improve each season. These are not trivial matters, but 10 different systems and mechanics in the game that they want to revise for the next season.
Since its release in 2013, Path of Exile has received countless new systems, changes, and mechanics that all run parallel in the game. This makes it nearly impossible to improve everything at once. However, by focusing on 10 themes per season, the developers can deliver noticeable improvements in every season without having to overhaul everything each time.
How do they make the selection? Which themes the developers tackle each season is also explained by Mark Roberts. He says the team reviews where the problems are and what could be improved each season. The timing also plays a role.
Thus, systems that need to be unlocked a second or third time are less annoying than a mechanic that players must level up for the tenth or twelfth time before they can use it effectively. Therefore, some changes may only come after years.
Big changes also in the new season
What have they changed this time? In the new season “Keepers of the Flame”, the developers of Path of Exile have again made several improvements to the game’s quality. This time, the developers already explained in several videos on YouTube what players can expect.
One of the changes concerns the NPCs in the Heist endgame. From the new season onwards, these characters no longer need to be leveled up before they can be used effectively. Another change involves the Scrolls of Wisdom. These will be needed much less often, as various NPCs in towns and the hideout can now identify items for free.
However, the biggest change concerns trading. Starting with the new season, players will be able to sell their items easily through an auction house and will no longer need to rely on an active trading system.
That the developers ensure good changes with 10 focal points each season is part of Path of Exile’s success model. The long-term success of the ARPG proves that the strategy works and the developers are successful with their method. More about the new trading system and the other highlights of the new season can be found here: Path of Exile announces new season, finally introduces the new trading system
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The developers of a new survival game on Steam recognize that the huge open world alone will not be enough to attract players. Therefore, they present exactly the feature of their game that will convince people within seconds.
Which game is being talked about? It is the survival and open-world game “Guardians of the Wild Sky” by Blue Isle Studios, which will be released on Steam, as well as consoles. Players must survive in this world full of flying islands, build their own bases and custom-built airships, and explore their surroundings, whether by land or air – as the focus here is primarily on conquering the sky.
In this world, there are also magical beings known as the Guardians, with whom you can befriend. These can be small, cute plush creatures, but also much larger and more fearsome-looking monsters.
That the developers know exactly who their target audience is, is proven by their presence on social media. On TikTok, they posted a video to promote their game that could excite users of the platform in just a few seconds: “Those were three very convincing seconds, my friend.”
Here you can see the trailer for Guardians of the Wild Sky by Blue Isle Studios, which also showcases the mentioned feature:
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Guardians of the Wild Sky is a survival game on Steam that lets you conquer the sky above all.
The developers know what people find much more important than a huge open world
What do players find so great? In the mentioned TikTok video, the developers promise to get viewers to add their indie survival game to their wishlist in 3 seconds. They then show that in Guardians of the Wild Sky, players will be able to tame different types of dragons.
You can see the video from the TikTok channel of Blue Isle Studios here:
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“Developers who understand the difference between dragons and wyverns? I’m in” (Ayden)
What further information do the developers provide regarding the dragons? While many people are convinced by the aspect of tamable dragons alone, there are some users who want to know how strongly the developers’ hearts beat for dragon nerds.
In response to user executionbunni’s question about whether one can have a whole stable full of dragons, the developers confirm that you can definitely build one in the game.
Also, user daltondale has an important question and wants to know if players will gain the ability to turn into a dragon in the game, to which the developers only respond with a wink – but later confirm in another response.
The team at Blue Isle Studios proves that it is worth not only knowing but also understanding the interests and wishes of its target audience. On their TikTok account, the video featuring the tamable dragons has currently 316.3K views, making it by far the most viewed video they have posted. Another developer proves that being close to the community can be particularly valuable and is rewarded just a few days after the release of his game: Solo developer releases his first game on Steam, has 30,000 players 5 days later: “I’m going to eat a hell of a lot of spaghetti tonight”
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Do you want to secure exclusive items for Dune: Awakening? What active Twitch Drops are currently available and how to redeem them, you can find out here.
What are Twitch Drops, and how do I get them? Through Twitch, you can secure exclusive items for your games by watching certain streamers play. They must have activated “Drops” for this to work. Additionally, you need to link your Twitch account with your Dune: Awakening account.
After watching for a certain amount of time, these Drops will be credited to your account so that you can redeem and use them in the game. For all the information about what is currently available and how to redeem them, read here.
Update from October 25, 2025: We have updated the article because Funcom announced new Twitch Drops.
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Trailer for Dune Awakening Shows New Details About the Story
All Twitch Drops you can currently receive
What Twitch Drops are currently available? From October 23rd to November 19th, 2025, there are 3 new Twitch Drops that you can receive by watching any Twitch streams of Dune: Awakening with drops enabled. You can earn the following items:
Triangle Walls – 1 hour of Twitch watch time
Half Wall & Half Triangles – 2 hours of Twitch watch time
Hatch Frame & Hatch Door – 3 hours of Twitch watch time
Redeeming Twitch Drops
How do I receive the Twitch Drops? Once Twitch Drops are available and you have received them, you can redeem them in the following way on different platforms:
PlayStation
Open the PlayStation Store and select your profile at the top of the screen.
Select Redeem Code.
Enter your 12-digit code and select Continue.
You now have received the items.
Steam
Open Steam on your PC and log in with your profile.
Click on Games in the menu bar.
Select Activate a Product on Steam.
Follow the further instructions on the screen to unlock the items.
Xbox
Press the Xbox button to open the menu and select the Store.
Open the side menu and select Redeem.
Enter the 15-digit code, click Next and follow the steps.
Dune: Awakening offers various archetypes that you can choose as a kind of flexible class. To help you know what options you have at launch, we have compiled all the important information about them. You can read about what defines them and where their strengths lie in our overview: Dune: Awakening Classes – All about skills, techniques, strengths, and learning talents
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In the forest of Elwynn, it will soon look prettier – but everywhere else too. One of the oldest creatures in World of Warcraft is finally getting an update.
Often, the overall picture of an expansion for World of Warcraft gets overlooked, yet it significantly contributes to the atmosphere of the game: updates to already known creatures. Because over the more than 20 years, many beings in WoW simply no longer look contemporary. Therefore, in Dragonflight, the Furbolgs and Gnolls were modernized, and now it’s happening to a few more peaceful creatures – cows. Exactly these have instantly won the community over.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
Dataminers find cow models in the Alpha: The Alpha of Midnight is currently only playable by invitation, and many contents are not yet available. However, dataminers are already dissecting the game data down to the smallest detail. In the process, they have not only found the likely release date for Midnight but also many new character and creature models.
Especially the cows look exceptionally detailed. This is not surprising considering that the old models are nearly 20 years old.
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As trivial as a new cow model might seem to most WoW fans, in the WoW subreddit, it has garnered over 1,200 upvotes and a lot of amused yet serious comments wishing for more:
“Please mount, please cow mounts” – PolyAnaMoose
“Finally an update for female Tauren! ♥” – ReconKweh
“Finally a few adjustments for the Tauren.” – glamscum
“This looks better than most playable races now.” – Nebularith
A few hunters are also hoping to be able to tame the cows in the future to go into battle alongside them.
Cortyn says: For me, these small detail changes, like those to particularly old models, are often much more interesting than entirely new creatures. Seeing how the same things evolve in World of Warcraft over the years seems to have a special appeal for many WoW fans – including me. Therefore, I am always very excited when things get a revamp that I first encountered when I set foot into the Nordhaintal for the first time…
Furthermore, I explicitly do not apologize for the title; I can’t do anything about it. Sorry. What else there is regarding major and minor changes in the upcoming expansion, we have presented to you in our big collection article about the upcoming addon Midnight.
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For MeinMMO author Ody, Jurassic World Evolution 3 wasn’t originally on the list of the best games of 2025. However, upon release, he was proven wrong – and could hardly keep his fingers off the game.
Actually, Jurassic World Evolution 3 (JWE3) should not have gripped me as much as it currently does. I haven’t played either of the two previous parts extensively, and besides, it is based on the Jurassic World movies. These rely too heavily on generically looking screen monsters for my taste – call them hybrids or mutants – as opposed to focusing on how cool real dinosaurs can be. This is unlike the Jurassic Park trilogy, which I loved as a child.
Who is writing here? Ever since he can remember, Ody has been fascinated by dinosaurs – whether in movies, documentaries, or video games. From time to time, you can find him in the survival game Path of Titans; otherwise, he’s busy in Prehistoric Kingdom and Jurassic World Evolution 3 (or maybe bothering his friends to finally play a few rounds of Deathground with him).
A few weeks before release, the list of new features seemed too tempting for me to simply ignore the game: Modular building like in Planet Zoo and Prehistoric Kingdom? Count me in! Plus, the new baby versions of the animals already looked incredibly cute and just begging to be cuddled in the trailers (which can also be done with the new petting zoo).
The hype for the game hit me late but hard. When the game was released on October 21 at 4 PM, I immediately immersed myself in it for 8 hours straight. For me personally, JWE3 is already one of the best games of the year. But what makes it so good?
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In Jurassic World Evolution 3 baut ihr euch den Dino-Park eurer Träume
A good building game that just happens to have dinosaurs
First and foremost, JWE3 is simply a good building game, whether you like the licence or not. Especially the modular building creates a lot of space for creativity that was simply lacking in its predecessor. Other park builders had a considerable advantage over the series, also because JWE always wanted to be as accessible as possible. However, Part 3 actually manages to cater to both camps.
If you want, you can now build your very own buildings and facilities from many different individual parts. They can be placed freely, opening up countless possibilities for individual structures. If you want to be as quick as possible, you can choose from some pre-made buildings. Due to time constraints, I have mainly used those for my parks, and they look really stylish.
Enclosures can also now be beautified much more easily, for example, with complex rock formations and strategically placed vegetation. In addition, the new environment tools should set standards for future park builders:
Waterfalls now automatically occur when you place water down a steep elevation
When raising and lowering the terrain, rocks appear that give the ground more texture
Ramps can be easily created and bring a whole new level of verticality to your parks
All in all, it has never been easier in any other game in the series to stamp out a beautiful park.
I built my first large park with several different species in just a few hours.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 even rivals a game for true enthusiasts
When it comes to the selection of animals, the base game offers a good balance between more modern, nature-inspired designs and the classic designs from the movies. If you want to have the Velociraptors from the movies in your park, you have just as much opportunity as someone who wants to get a large, feathered relative of the T-Rex into the zoo. For me, as a fan of realistic designs, a clear plus.
The new babies top it all off: They behave as one would expect from young animals and bring fresh life to every enclosure.
With the new tools, JWE3 outshines its biggest rival for enthusiasts, which is Prehistoric Kingdom. The park builder is still in Early Access but already provides many things that the Evolution series has been lacking.
Prehistoric Kingdom still offers unique features – such as flowing growth in its animals (in JWE3, young animals immediately become adults after a while without any intermediate steps), designs based on the latest research, and extinct mammals. However, JWE3 has caught up significantly in many aspects and is, in my opinion, currently the clearly more rounded game.
If you want to build your own dino park like John Hammond, there’s currently hardly any way around Jurassic World Evolution 3. The game is not perfect, but on a very good path. And it can get even better if developer Frontier listens to its dedicated community and makes adjustments in the right places.
Superman is almost overwhelmingly strong in both comics and in the movies. However, there have been several characters who have managed to take down the hero. We present to you 10 characters who were victorious.
For some comic fans, Superman is a boring character because he is very strong, acts morally good, and makes hardly any mistakes. However, there are indeed stories in which he faces defeat against his opponents.
This is always a special highlight, because Superman doesn’t carry his name without reason. Hardly any hero or villain can match him. Unfortunately, even the hero from the planet Krypton is not always at his best, and so it can happen that he sometimes falters.
The following 10 characters have proven in battle that Superman can indeed be taken down. Our main point here is that he loses a fight, not that he dies in the process.
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German trailer for the DC movie Wonder Woman featuring Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman
Defeated Superman in: “Wonder Woman: Dead Earth” (2019)
That Superman faces heroes from his own ranks and ends up losing is already unusual. But how it turns out for him against Wonder Woman can only be described as painful and quite uncomfortable.
After all, as an Amazon, she fights exceptionally well and is quite strong. How strong exactly is shown in several stories. However, none is as merciless and brutal as “Wonder Woman: Dead Earth” by Daniel Warren Johnson. In this story, a nuclear attack from the humans occurs, which destroys the homeland of the Amazons, Themyscira, also known as Paradise Island.
Superman could have prevented this but failed. Fueled by anger, Wonder Woman charges at him, and a battle ensues that lays waste to the planet. Superman is badly beaten and dies in the end.
Wonder Woman then tears his spine and skull from his body – Mortal Kombat welcomes. Few of Superman’s defeats are as brutal.
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It’s time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news around the best genre in the world. Expect leaks, music from Wildstar, MMORPG releases, more Halloween parties, and much more.
Nearly unlimited power – that’s what World of Warcraft Legion Remix promises. Yet the first players have completed it and are “finished”. The grind was indeed that intense. Speaking of which: Slowly but surely, characters in WoW Legion Remix are becoming too strong. So strong that Blizzard has to change a boss.
The composer of the music from Wildstar has made his work available for free to all interested parties via Soundcloud. More on Reddit.
What else has happened? Ragnarok Online is one of the classics of the MMORPG genre and has a special place in the heart of MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus. One reason is: the special class system. Next year, a worthy successor, Ragnarok Online 3, is finally set to appear.
Now there was new gameplay footage of a large siege battle. Many fans wish for only 2 things under the video on YouTube: removal of the planned auto-combat feature and a return of the popular card system from part 1, which allowed players to sock cards into equipment pieces to activate effects.
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Ragnarok Online 3: Trailer zeigt riesige Schlacht um Burg
Trick or Treat, Turbo Boost and MDI started in Azeroth
What happened in the major MMORPGs:
From October 18 to November 1, the Trick or Treat event takes place in WoW. Additionally, Turbo Boost is live and since October 24, the Mythic Dungeon International is underway. You can find details on all events at blizzard.com.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, the Witches’ Festival runs from October 23 to November 5, featuring special activities and rewards. You can find the details at elderscrollsonline.com.
On October 23, Patch 3.5 for Throne and Liberty was released. Included: the spooky harvest, the time change for Europe, and numerous detail adjustments. You can find the patch notes at playthroneandliberty.com.
With the update on October 23, the new season of the Solaris Arena in Black Desert has begun. You can find the patch notes at playblackdesert.com.
In the new episode of Eye on Arkesia, there was a preview of the October update Fog of Diaspero, scheduled to be released on October 29. You can find the episode at YouTube.
On October 22, a small update for Lord of the Rings Online was released, with minor adjustments. You can find the short patch notes at lotro.com.
Albion Online is also celebrating Halloween, from October 24 to November 13. You can find information about the Allhallows event at albiononline.com.
On October 21, the popular MMORPG Tibia from Germany received a new starter experience, with a fresh starting zone and a more modern tutorial. You can find the patch notes at tibia.com. There you will also find information about the launch of 3 new worlds and expanded transparency options for spells.
Since October 22, a Halloween event has also started in Star Trek Online, which promises special activities and rewards for 3 weeks. You can find the details at playstartrekonline.com.
Project: Gorgon received a new update on October 22, with changes to boss monster loot, bug fixes, and nerfs to various systems. You can find the patch notes at Steam.
Tera still exists at least on console, and the Halloween event 2025 has started there as well. Information can be found at tera-console.com.
For DC Universe Online, Update 162 has been released, with adjustments for various systems and content. You can find the patch notes at dcuniverseonline.com.
Lineage II will receive a new update on November 4, which will bring the Samurai Crow class to the servers. A trailer on YouTube introduces the gameplay.
The Catalyst expansion for EVE Online will be released on November 18, bringing unpredictable ores, rifts in hyperspace, new ships, adjustments for mining, and much more to the universe. You can find all the information at eveonline.com.
Until October 30 at 6 PM, there is an open alpha test for the MMORPG Past Fate running on Steam. Expect a medieval fantasy world promising ship battles, deadly nights, and the fight for a kingdom.
The alpha version of Stars Reach received a new update that has brought the merchant kiosk to the MMORPG. You can find the patch notes at starsreach.com.
For Lost Ark Mobile, there was a trailer for the start of the closed beta test. Where? On YouTube!
