Crimson Desert is still on the road to success and has even prompted the South Korean government to make a statement. The Prime Minister announces improvements for developers.
On April 15, 2026, the developers announced on x.com that they had surpassed the milestone of 5 million copies sold. This made the South Korean government feel compelled to make a comment.
On x.com, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok commented on the success and announced that the country will focus even more on games in the future.
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Crimson Desert: Launch trailer shows new bosses, dragon action and the storming of a moving train
Only praise for Crimson Desert
What does the Prime Minister say? Of course, Crimson Desert is now a showcase for South Korea, receiving nothing but praise from the Prime Minister.
A vibrant game world created with its own technology from start to finish, photorealistic graphics quality, and active communication have won the hearts of players around the world. The natural integration of Korean elements such as Taekwondo and Korean cuisine has opened a new chapter for K-Content.
The fact that Crimson Desert is so well received by players is a turning point for the gaming industry in South Korea.
The Prime Minister announces that his government is aware of its responsibilities. In the future, the industry should receive even more support, and an environment should be created in which games from South Korea can thrive as part of the globally booming K-Content.
What the plans look like has not been revealed by the Prime Minister.
After South Korean successes like Stellar Blade, Lies of P, or PUBG, Crimson Desert is a new milestone. No game from the country has sold this fast in the first 26 days after release. Some from the community have now reached the endgame and find significantly more points of criticism: First voices from the endgame of Crimson Desert agree with the critics, now see the problems
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The urge to try out new technical gadgets oneself is often strong among tech nerds. Just like with our MeinMMO tech authorJan Hartmayer and a quirky microphone. He painfully learned what it means to burn money.
Every gamer knows: A proper nerd needs space for his hardware and I definitely don’t have that. About 10 m² for two desks with computers for two people. It gets cramped quickly.
When my partner and I talk to friends via Teamspeak (yes, it’s still around) at the same time, one is too loud, gets heard twice, or one of the two microphones is too quiet. Often, we are not understood properly. I have already tried dozens of setups, settings, and microphones, but no solution was truly satisfactory.
That’s why I was even more excited when I spotted the Mutalk 2, a device that could solve my problem in one fell swoop. It’s a kind of muzzle mic that you strap over your mouth. This way, no sound is supposed to escape, but the voice is still recorded clearly. However, I was skeptical about the sound and appearance, and therefore had a nagging feeling before the purchase.
If only I had listened to my gut feeling…
While I’m writing these lines, I’m eagerly waiting for the release of the GabeCube—uh, the Steam Machine. What the console-PC brings with it, you can see in the following trailer:
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Valve presents the Steam Machine in the new trailer
To get the mic running, a miracle was needed
The Mutalk 2 is not officially sold in Germany. Only via eBay for about 150 – 200 Euros and coupled with a hefty surcharge for customs and import, was I able to snag such a muzzle microphone – and then had to wait several weeks for the delivery. Here I slowly but surely began to regret the purchase of the device.
As if that weren’t enough, the device didn’t work immediately with my hardware. No Bluetooth connection and purely wireless, so no other connection options. This settled after several attempts, but it was still annoying. Why it suddenly worked? No idea, even I as an expert have no clue and can only describe it as a miracle that it finally worked.
But once connected, the spooky business was not over. Windows initially didn’t recognize the device as a microphone, but only as a speaker. The problem persisted even after several restarts.
I didn’t let myself get discouraged and tried again the next day. Again, the problem was resolved after a few restarts. Why? I still have no clue. Slowly I began to believe that the device was cursed.
Those who want to see the appearance of the Mutalk 2 for themselves.
Surprise: It’s not worth it!
My initial tests were sobering, and I quickly found that: The sound quality is poor. The sound is dull, and even most cheap gaming headsets sounded better to me. Not a good sign for such an expensive product.
Well, if it had at least solved my original problem, that would have been alright with me. But no, negative. The audio was too bad for me to actually want to use the muzzle. In addition, there were more problems that bothered me:
The wearing comfort is a disaster. The strap constantly exerts pressure on the face/head, and one sweats really terribly when wearing the microphone. Especially during longer gaming sessions.
The appearance is also terrible. With the microphone on my mouth/head, I would never dare to go into a meeting, let alone out in public. An absolute no-go.
Without an additional piece of rubber, nasal tones are not picked up, which in turn further worsens the sound quality or diminishes the wearing comfort when using the nose adapter.
Even after numerous further tests, I had to face the bitter truth. The Mutalk 2 is absolutely not for me, no matter how I flip it. I really enjoy trying out tech gadgets with passion and am nearly always satisfied after a purchase. But the Mutalk 2 is one of the few exceptions that wasn’t worth it.
On April 28, Season 13 of Diablo 4 starts and at the same time the second expansion Lord of Hatred will be released. We summarize here at MeinMMO which contents are available for free and which ones you need to pay for.
With Season 13 and Lord of Hatred, Diablo 4 gets a bunch of new features. Some of these can only be used if you buy an edition of the expansion, while others are available for all players. The update also brings numerous changes to the base game that apply to all players.
Below we list the contents that you will receive for free at the end of April, as well as contents that you need to acquire Lord of Hatred for. If additional features are added, we will update the article.
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The official launch trailer for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred
New contents you get for free
What contents do I get for free? If you already own an edition of Diablo 4 on PC or your console, you will gain access to various new contents with Season 13 and Lord of Hatred. There will also be some adjustments to the base game.
Changes and new features for the base game
The following contents are permanent updates for Diablo 4, regardless of the realm:
Adjusted player level with level 70 as max level
Expansion of difficulty levels up to Torment 12
New skill trees for all classes focusing on skills
Common, magical, and rare items drop even at torment levels, can be modified with the Horadric Cube, ancestral, and can even have powerful affixes.
Uniques and Mythics can be hardened
Affixes and legendary aspects have been revised
The new map overlay makes navigation easier.All skill trees are getting an update – focusing on skills.
Seasonal contents for all players
Season 13 starts (almost) simultaneously with Lord of Hatred. While the expansion launches at 1:00 AM German time, the new season follows at 1:30 AM. Both already have a preload available.
This time there are no season-specific quests or gameplay elements. This aims to create a seamless experience between the Season of Reckoning and the “Lord of Hatred” expansion. Upcoming seasons are expected to follow the “old pattern” again.
The following contents are time-limited and available during the Season of Reckoning:
The Season Journey receives two additional ranks and over 100 season rank challenges
for completing some objectives the Lord of Hatred expansion is required
Battle Pass for the Season of Reckoning
Reliquary for the Season of Reckoning
Beta updates for the Tower and leaderboards
starting April 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM CEST; Thursdays are basically the weekly reset for the activity
Contents you only get by purchasing “Lord of Hatred”
For which contents do I need to pay? In addition to the contents you get “for free” – that is, if you already own Diablo 4 – there are also contents you can only use if you buy the expansion:
The new region Skovos
Dungeons, strongholds, cellars, events, etc., that are located in Skovos
With the war plans, you create an “endgame playlist”.Items can be modified with the Horadric Cube.The talisman has set spells.
To skip the campaign of Lord of Hatred, you must complete it with a character first. This unlocks the “Skip Campaign” option for all other characters, regardless of the realm.
Final Fantasy XIV will receive its 6th expansion named Evercold in 2027. In addition to numerous updates and changes, a new alliance raid with anime references is drawing special attention.
What kind of crossover is this? At the fan festival in the USA, a collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and the anime franchise Neon Genesis Evangelion was announced.
The anime, aside from the original series, has had several films, games, and mangas and is now considered a cult classic. At the fan festival, FFXIV game director Naoki Yoshida announced that there will be a crossover with Evangelion with the 6th expansion “Evercold”.
Specifically, it is an alliance raid for 24 players named “Ghosts of Desire.” Yoshida explained that he is a big fan of Evangelion himself (via gamespot.com). The Japanese animation studio Khara, responsible for the franchise and founded by Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno, is directly involved in the collaboration.
A short announcement teaser doesn’t show much, but already sets the mood for the raid with fitting music:
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Final Fantasy XIV announces crossover with Neon Genesis Evangelion
The players are divided
What is the community’s reaction? On Reddit, the collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Neon Genesis Evangelion initially causes a surprise.
Players did not expect it and are cautiously excited. However, there are also critical voices:
“My reaction was just… what? I recognized the music immediately, but that was so far from my bingo card that it must be taking place in a Bizarro universe – so I only believed it once the name came up,” writes MCH.
“Evangelion goes with anything that breathes – so I’m not really surprised. Just… how do they plan to make this work in any meaningful way?” wonders TheMightyMudcrab.
“God, why? Evangelion is on the verge of mixing with everything that has ever existed,” Spikeymouth chimes in.
“I prefer raids that take place within the own universe rather than crossovers with other media like the NieR raid, but this is so crazy that I somehow have to admire it,” Constellar-A adds.
Although some others believe it would be better to continue the internal lore, many users cannot help but feel excited about the crossover.
How exactly the alliance raid will look is likely to be clarified by future announcements.
What else has been announced? The collaboration with Neon Genesis Evangelion is just the tip of the iceberg. Final Fantasy XIV will receive some major changes with the expansion “Evercold,” including the following:
New seasonal system: How to earn rewards and the item level increase will be revamped.
New combat system: Players will be able to choose and switch between the Reborn mode and a new Evolution mode (tailored to jobs).
Expanded arsenal: should ease playing with multiple jobs.
Enhanced character customization: more options in personalizing your character.
Additionally, there will be new jobs, areas, dungeons, and much more. The maximum level will be raised from 100 to 110. “Evercold” is scheduled to be released in January 2027. Significant changes are ahead for the MMORPG, but the next patch also brings joy to MeinMMO author Nico: FFXIV will soon introduce a new class and finally lure me back to Eorzea
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The Twitch streamer Trymacs draws a conclusion: he wants to end his partnership with Riot, as he receives more bans than benefits in League of Legends.
How has Trymacs commented on Riot? The Twitch streamer Trymacs was recently in a win challenge where the goal was to gain as many victories as possible in different games. After almost 22 hours, he explains in the stream: “I will end my Riot partnership after this win challenge and I will start smoking.” (Source: TryClips on YouTube)
This is primarily due to the fact that he did not receive what he hoped for from the cooperation with Riot: he is not allowed to play with almost any of his friends.
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Vom Pizza-Lieferant zu einem der größten deutschen Twitch-Streamer – Leben und Karriere von Trymacs in 2 Minuten
“I am not allowed to play League of Legends with anyone”
What frustrates the streamer? As can be gleaned from the clip of Trymacs on YouTube, his frustration mainly stems from the LoL LAN party, where he wanted to take on another challenge: Together with friends, he wanted to work his way up from Silver rank to higher ranks, making the opponents easier at first and then progressively more challenging.
For this, he requested 5 new Silver rank accounts from Riot, which Riot refused. Due to the player Rumathra, who reached Diamond rank in 2015, Riot said no, even though it was only a 5-day LAN party.
Since Trymacs is currently in Gold rank himself, but many of his colleagues play at higher ranks, he is not allowed to play with them, which probably ultimately led him to this conclusion.
Why can’t he “get around” this problem? When asked why Trymacs wouldn’t just pretend that he and the other 5 had “boosted their accounts offstream”, the streamer explains that Riot would check this – or rather, follow up on the tips from Reddit users.
“Riot doesn’t do this themselves, but rather some Reddit users,” explains Trymacs in the stream. This already happened before the mentioned LAN party when Trymacs wanted to get boosted to the third highest rank Master by the smurfing Twitch streamer SnKarma .
Riot Games subsequently looked into the case in the League of Legends subreddit. This method would ruin the game for other players in the lower ranks, which is why the developers do not endorse this approach, as they emphasize on their official page.
There are some series endings that frustrate fans to this day. Many probably think directly of Game of Thrones or most recently Stranger Things. For MeinMMO editor, the title of the worst ending of a legendary comedy series goes to the one he rewatched after over 10 years.
Although I dislike rewatching movies, it’s different with series. I could watch comedy series over and over again. However, there’s one series I hadn’t dared to touch for almost 12 years: How I Met Your Mother. The finale first aired on 27.08.2014 on ProSieben (source: fernsehserien.de) and it ruined the entire series for me.
Now that I’ve rewatched all 9 seasons, I can say with certainty: The endings of Game of Thrones, Dexter, or Stranger Things are not as bad as the ending of How I Met Your Mother, because it’s not just about a bad season or episode.
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How I Met Your Mother – Promo teaser for season 8 focusing on Barney
More than just a bad season
Initially, the rewatch of How I Met Your Mother felt comfortable. Many of the episodes I had nearly forgotten were entertaining (even though some jokes haven’t aged well). But the closer I got to Season 9, the more frustrating some storylines became.
The episodes before Season 9 weren’t necessarily worse, but the development of the characters made me angry, keeping the ending of the series in mind. A problem is Barney and Robin.
Later in the series, both characters don’t just develop; they end up together. Two people who seemingly cannot have a normal relationship find each other and give up things for one another. That’s romantic and ultimately leads to their wedding, which the entire Season 9 is dedicated to.
The story between Robin and Barney is, in retrospect, a huge waste of time. In the universe of the series, Robin and Barney get divorced after 3 years. However, that’s not presented as part of the storyline, but merely mentioned in passing.
This could generally be told as a story, after all, Robin’s career has always been a major focus for her. The problem is why the divorce exists in the series, and it all ties into the series finale.
Robin and Barney had a joint character development in Season 9, but it was wasted (Image Source: 20th Century Home Ent on YouTube).
That damn ending
The relationship of Barney and Robin is not the only frustrating thing about the ending of How I Met Your Mother. At the very end of the series, after learning that Ted’s wife is dead, his children point out that he loves Aunt Robin and now he wants permission. He gets it, and in the end, he stands with the blue horn again in front of Robin’s apartment. Romantic, right?
No, it is anything but romantic, especially when you have to kill a woman and ruin a marriage for it. I found the 16th episode of Season 9, How Your Mother Met Me, really bad during the rewatch. The episode itself isn’t so bad. You see a glimpse of the mother’s life and how she came to Ted. The problem is the underlying idea of the episode: After her boyfriend dies, she learns to open up again.
Exactly what Ted does in the last episode. What was not a bad episode turns into a justification for Ted’s later behavior.
Don’t get me wrong: You can tell a story like that, about how one deals with love after a death, but not only as an element to indicate the ending. How I Met Your Mother is in this twist not romantic, but disrespectful – towards its own character development and ultimately also the audience.
This also doesn’t make the alternative ending better, which was later included in the DVDs for Season 9. Tracy survives and everyone is happy, but it is clearly shown in Season 9 that Ted loves Robin and that remains. And to be honest: He wants to tell his children about their mother but mostly talks about Robin and his friends. The ending was somehow doomed to fail from the start.
Even though I am mostly negative in the previous sections, the rewatch was not pure agony. Especially until Season 6, the series was still truly fun, mainly because the friendship of the group remains a central theme. They make jokes about each other but are always there for one another. The cast fits well together as a group and overall the depicted friendship is one of the best I’ve seen in series.
That’s why it’s so frustrating that the ending is so bad, as it makes characters like Ted look worse in hindsight. Many situations can be related to the ending in advance, which ruins some individual episodes for me. The series often manages to be romantic, but ultimately fails on that at the end.
The ending was filmed back in 2006 (source: Vulture). This is generally a good sign because it means you can work towards it and not suddenly have to come up with an ending. Unfortunately, Season 9 feels like it has to finish the series.
Every day, new events, tournaments, and special events take place in Monopoly GO!. We will tell you here which ones are active today and what you can win.
The events in Monopoly GO! are designed to provide you with an incentive to play the game. They offer you additional rewards like dice and cash. We regularly update this article with the latest information. So if you want to have all current events at a glance, you can bookmark our overview.
Update: We last updated the article on April 25 at 8:55 AM.
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Monopoly GO shows you how Blocks Boutique works
All active events in Monopoly GO! in April 2026
In Monopoly GO!, multiple events can be active at the same time. Once one ends, another starts shortly thereafter. Single and tournament events can also provide rewards for other events. The times may vary by an hour, which is related to the change in time. This sometimes confuses the in-game display.
These special events are running today in Monopoly GO!
The special events in Monopoly GO! provide small bonuses that make it more attractive to roll the dice. They are activated when you play within the specified time. Rewards for other events can also be triggered. They usually last only a short time. All dates are subject to change, as developers can make last-minute adjustments.
High Roller
9:00 AM — 4:44 PM
Jackpot Stash (Racers Currency)
3:00 PM — April 26, 2026, 2:59 PM
Cash Boost
4:45 PM — 4:59 PM
High Roller
5:00 PM — April 26, 2026, 1:59 AM
To get the most out of the events in Monopoly GO!, you should try to collect as many dice as possible. In our daily updated overview on MeinMMO, we therefore show you how to grab free dice: Monopoly GO: Get free dice in April 2026 – The current links
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While Shapez 2 is now a mega hit on Steam, its developer actually did everything wrong regarding the platform.
Who is it about? Tobias Springer is a German indie developer and the mastermind behind the factory game Shapez 2. However, the fact that he is still developing video games today is almost a miracle. Because with his first game, Shapez, the developer actually did everything wrong.
Today he knows that and explains in an interview with GamesRadar: “Basically, I ignored everything one should do to be successful.” Nevertheless, he made his title Shapez a success on Steam and sold over 2 million copies, but it was a long road until that happened.
Here you can watch the trailer for Shapez 2:
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Shapez 2 shows in the trailer that building fun works even without pressure
Rejected five times, on the sixth time just pushed through
Why was he rejected? The developer originally didn’t want to publish his indie title on Steam at all to avoid complicating his work. The commercial success wasn’t that important to him either. But when he eventually tried, Steam rejected his request for early access – five times.
The reasoning sounds trivial: no good reasons for early access. Instead of trying a sixth time, the developer skipped the early access and released his game as a full version – a trick to prevent Steam from rejecting the title again.
From a PR perspective, this was not a good idea, as only 3,000 players had his title on their wishlist at the time of release, and without an early access tag, buyers didn’t know that Shapez was still unfinished.
However, the title convinced even in its unfinished state with its quality. In the first 45 days on Steam, the game achieved 97% positive reviews. The title spread by word of mouth and press and content creators took notice, making it a long-running success.
Even after the success, the developer considered quitting, worked as a freelancer, and even ran a Mexican restaurant in between, instead of focusing on the title. The turnaround only came thanks to the video game funding from the federal government, which offered to cover 50% of the development costs, allowing him, with his new team of 15, to release the sequel Shapez 2.
What kind of game is this? Shapez and Shapez 2 are factory building and automation games where you simply build the perfectly optimized factory. In this regard, the titles differ significantly from genre giants like Factorio and Satisfactory.
There are no opponents, no time limits, and no scarce resources in Shapez and its sequel. Instead, the challenge consists of logistics puzzles. Shapez 2 wants to let its players happily build a perfect factory without having to deal with things like combat.
The title is currently on sale for €23.19 on Steam until May 7, 2026, before the promotion ends and the title will be offered again for €28.99.
It is time for our MeinMMO format “MMORPG News in 5 Minutes”. We summarize the most important news concerning the best genre in the world. You can expecta big party in Middle-earth, trouble in Azeroth, and exciting MMO projects of the future.
Highlights of the week:
The Lord of the Rings Online is celebrating its 19th birthday! The celebrations run from April 23 to May 12, 2026. At the festival in Middle-earth, you can expect special quests and rewards. You can find the guide to the event at lotro.com. The party is accompanied by Update 48, which brings accommodations in Rivendell, the glorious hunt quests, and more to the servers. Here are the official patch notes.
What else has happened? With Honor of Kings: World, the probably biggest MMORPG of the year was released in China on April 10, 2026. Preparations for the launch in the West are underway. But how much MMO genre is actually in the new spinoff of Honor of Kings? Actually less than initially thought.
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Honor of Kings: World shows setting and battles in the trailer
Players of Final Fantasy XIV can currently look forward to the new fan festival series, starting the weekend of April 24 and 25 in the USA. As part of this, there are expected to be finally first information about the anticipated new expansion 8.0. We have everything that was known until April 24, 2026, at 1:18 PM here. Any announcements from the fan festival in Anaheim will be provided today or in the coming days.
For the remaining time until the shutdown in January 2027, the developers of New World are loosening various restrictions, such as for the weekly limit of Umbral Crystals or your gold. You can find the details on X.
The weekly update for Black Desert included, among other things, a new difficulty level for the Altar of Blood – The 1st Illusion of the Abyss. You can find the patch notes at playblackdesert.com.
Update 3.31.0 was released on April 22, 2026, for Throne and Liberty. Included are mainly minor changes for content such as battlegrounds, Abyss Stone guild battles, Path of Ascension, and more. You can find the patch notes at playthroneandliberty.com.
On the public test server of Elder Scrolls Online, you can currently test Update 50. You can find all information about it on the official MMORPG website.
This happened with the small MMORPGs:
As mentioned in the interview with Cryptic, there is a kind of reboot coming for the MMORPGs of the studio. It starts with several events, thanks to which you can jump in immediately with high-level characters. You can find details about the quick start event for Neverwinter at playneverwinter.com. You can find out how to secure a Jem’Hadar Vanguard and another character slot for Star Trek Online at playstartrekonline.com. And those who follow the instructions at playchampionsonline.com will receive a level 30 hero.
ODIN: Valhalla Rising is celebrating its 1st anniversary with a trailer on YouTube and a new class: the Bard, who takes a harp into battle – gameplay can also be seen on YouTube.
The medieval MMORPG Reign of Guildes is apparently fighting for survival. According to a report from mmorpg.org.pl, the team is said to have shrunk from 10 to 2 employees, and the boss bid farewell to the community on Steam at the end of March. Additionally, the worlds for the US, EU, and Russia have been merged into one server.
Albion Online is now playable on Xbox! The launch is accompanied by special rewards that you can secure through the Game Pass. You can find all information at albiononline.com.
MapleStory is having a party too, as the MMORPG is turning 21. The celebrations will take you to the campus of Maple University. All details can be found at nexon.com.
The new MMORPG Farever on Steam focuses on cooperative fun in the style of Valheim and forgoes typical MMO features like those in WoW.
ZEUS: GOD OF ARROGANCE is a new MMORPG from Korea that is developed in Unreal Engine 5, offers a PC-centric cross-platform experience, and aims to highlight Greek mythology. You can view the first screenshots at invenglobal.com.
From May 20 to 27, 2026, the open beta for Ragnarok Zero: Global will run. Those who wish to participate can download the revamped MMORPG classic at mygnjoy.com.
Closed beta for Loftia started this week. You can find all information about the first test, where the public is allowed onto the servers, at Steam.
The developers of Monster & Memories have postponed the Early Access launch to October 1, 2026. The additional time is intended to improve certain areas of the game for the EA launch. The official announcement can be found at monstersandmemories.com.
The development of Stars Reach is gaining momentum. The team wants to bring more systems and features to the servers in the new phase, which may lead to increased instability in the alpha. To ensure new testers are not immediately scared off by the rough player experience, there is currently a pause on invitations. You can find all details at starsreach.com.
The anime MMORPG Aero Tales Online: The World will launch on May 1, 2026, on Steam out of Early Access. There was another big update for the final release. The reviews since 2022 stand at only 69 percent positive. The few reviews from the past 30 days are significantly more positive.
The start of Lord of Hatred and Season 13 in Diablo 4 raises the question for many players: Which class should I choose? If you’re uncertain, you can let our Wheel of Fate decide for you.
As usual, the new classes will be in the spotlight and excel with their strengths in the endgame. However, you also have the option to fall back on the old familiar classes that Blizzard has maintained since the release.
Choosing is not easy, and if you are unsure which class to choose at release, then we have just the thing for you.
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The opening cinematic of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, in which Mephisto takes out an important character
Use the Wheel of Fate for Class Selection
You can do this: If you still can’t make a decision or want to let “fate” decide which class you will play in Season 13, then let our Wheel of Fate decide. It’s a digital lucky wheel that you can start with a click. It will then automatically land on one of the options.
If you’re torn between two or more classes, you can use the wheel as a decision aid. Click on the wheel to make it spin and get a result:
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With The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Owlcat Games delivers a sci-fi role-playing game set in the universe of the popular book series and TV show. All important information can be found here at MeinMMO.
What kind of game is this? The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a third-person role-playing game set in the universe of “The Expanse,” a popular sci-fi book series that has also been adapted into a series on Amazon Prime.
However, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn does not retell the story of the book series surrounding James Holden and his crew, but instead builds its own story. In this, you play as a mercenary who takes on the role of a captain controlling a spaceship. You can take your crew members as companions on your missions and give them orders in combat. They also have their own motives, and their loyalty depends on your decisions.
If you encounter enemy resistance during a mission, you often have to fight your way through with firearms. The role-playing game is also a cover shooter with various weapons and abilities.
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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn shows the gameplay of the role-playing game in the trailer
Everything about the release of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn for PS5, Xbox, and PC
When is the release? The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is set to be released in spring 2027. A precise release date is currently unknown.
On which platforms can you play? The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be available on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will not be released for PS4 and Xbox One.
Everything about the beta of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Is there a beta? Yes, there is a beta that you can play since April 22, 2026, on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
How can you participate in the beta? The beta is exclusively available to all players who have pre-ordered the game either in the “Miller’s Pack” edition or in the collector’s edition.
What does the beta offer? In the beta, you can play the second mission of the campaign of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn – this lasts about 1-2 hours. During the mission, your twin is available as a companion, and you can choose from four different presets for your character. You will also get a feel for the combat and dialog system as well as movement in zero gravity.
The MeinMMO editorial team has already taken a look at the game’s beta. Here you can read the hands-on report:
Your system must have: The system requirements for the finished game are not yet known, but we already know what your system needs to be able to play the beta:
Minimum requirements:
Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600; Intel Core i5-10400F
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060; Radeon RX 6700XT
RAM: 16 GB
DirectX 12
Free HD: 30+ GB
Recommended:
Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X; Intel Core i5-12600K
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070; Radeon RX 7700 XT
RAM: 16 GB
DirectX 12
Free HD: 30+ GB
Do you have to know The Expanse to enjoy the game? No, the developers emphasize that you do not need to know the books or the series to play and enjoy the game. However, fans of the original work can look forward to recognizing certain places, characters, and story events.
World of Warcraft has been the leader among MMORPGs for over two decades. But is it worth returning to the classic after 20 years since its release? Or should newcomers consider diving in? MeinMMO provides the answer in the video.
What is our new YouTube video about? In the past, we have explored other MMORPGs on the MeinMMO YouTube channel. Such as:
Now it’s a classic’s turn: World of Warcraft has an incredibly long history that has made the MMORPG rich in content. There’s plenty to try out – but can this also be overwhelming for newcomers or returnees?
We delve into this question and whether starting anew or returning to WoW in 2026 is still worthwhile in our new video.
You can find our video here:
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World of Warcraft in Analysis
What topics will be discussed? In the first part of our video, we examine the current state of World of Warcraft. How has the MMORPG evolved over time, what content does it offer, and what is the essence of the game? In short: What is WoW like in 2026?
The second part of the video focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of the game. We discuss the entry point and how suitable it is for newcomers. After all, extreme amounts of content can also mean extreme freedom – but also the risk of being overwhelming. Additionally, we will look at the endgame, PvE and PvP gameplay, and the possibilities for customization. Transmogrification, mounts, housing – what motivates players to stay engaged for so long?
Furthermore, we will take a look at the current expansion Midnight, new content coming this year, and where we actually stand in the WoW storyline. The costs of the game will also be analyzed.
In the end, we will summarize: For what type of players is WoW in 2026 suitable? Is it still worth it? The answer can be found in the video above!
WoW has been the entry point into the world of MMORPGs for many people and still accompanies a lot of players in their daily lives. However, there are plenty of alternatives that also boast great content. If you are looking for a game away from World of Warcraft, then we have the right article for you: Which MMORPGs are really worth it in 2026? – MeinMMO reveals it to you in the video.
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An Xbox racing game on the PS5 sold millions. Another indication that shows that the Xbox is becoming less significant as a console. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann believes this is an important sign that Xbox as a brand is becoming increasingly important for Microsoft, but the console itself is likely to lose significance.
Those who had to choose between an Xbox or a PlayStation often looked at the exclusive titles. Because with such “system sellers” they gave customers an incentive to buy the console. After all, a Pokémon game can only be played on a Nintendo console.
While companies like Sony or Nintendo hold more or less tightly onto these exclusives, Microsoft has taken a different path in recent weeks and months: It has gradually released key Xbox titles not only for PC but also for the “hostile” platform: By now, you can easily play Halo, Forza Horizon, and several other titles on the PS5.
And the release of Forza Horizon 5 for the PS5 was a surprise: Because the Xbox racing game dominated the sales charts on the PS5 for a long time. According to the official press release Forza Horizon 5 has now sold over 5 million copies on the PS5, making it one of the most successful games of 2025.
And this is also a bad sign for all players who had hoped again for exclusive titles for “their” Xbox.
The Xbox is becoming increasingly insignificant as an exclusive platform
For some time now, there have been indications that the Xbox as a console is no longer exciting for the company from Redmond:
On the one hand, Microsoft has consciously decided to release the successor Forza Horizon 6 simultaneously with the PC and Xbox version for the PS5. This means that players who want to play Horizon 6 from May 2026 do not need an Xbox or a PC but can also play directly on their own PS5.
Another point: There are rumors that Xbox will return as a gaming brand and label. Moving away from Microsoft Gaming and back to Xbox. Here, too, the brand is more in focus and less the console that one places under the television in the living room.
Essentially, this change of mind is not surprising. Because in 2025 alone, the sales figures for the Xbox have drastically dropped and it is considered the weakest year for Microsoft in terms of consoles. Worldwide, approximately only 2.11 million units of the Xbox Series X|S were sold in 2025, while Sony is said to have sold more than 14 million units during the same period (via statista.de). This also shows that things for the Xbox currently look anything but rosy.
For many, there will likely be little reason in the long run to buy an Xbox, as the lines between PC and consoles continue to blur. Especially if Microsoft sees Xbox more as a brand rather than a console. However, this could also mean the loss of important advantages of the Xbox: 6 things where PS5 and Xbox are simply better than a gaming PC
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In Pokémon GO, the event “Replay: GOgantischer” is starting. It gives you a chance to catch Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Gengar in their Gigantamax form.
When is the event? Replay: GOgantischer starts on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM. It will last for three hours, until 5:00 PM.
The title Replay comes from the fact that there was already an event titled GOgantischer. However, it’s quite possible that you missed it back then or did not have the necessary counters to challenge the powerful Giga-Pokémon. Now there is a new opportunity for everyone who wants to secure the four Kanto monsters in their Giga form.
Which Pokémon will appear? You will encounter Gigantamax Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Gengar. They all also have a chance to appear as Shiny. However, this chance is not increased.
What you need to consider: All four monsters belong to the Gigantamax bosses, which currently represent the toughest challenge in Pokémon GO. They all require many trainers to confront them together. So definitely find a group that reliably brings the right counters and can strategically take on the monsters.
Pokémon GO: Over 800 Trainers fight in Gigantamax battle
What should I consider when battling?
Here are some tips to consider during the Gigantamax event.
Again: You definitely need many trainers. Expect that you need at least 10 trainers, if not more, unless you have really extremely strong Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon ready. The weaker the Pokémon, the more trainers you will need.
Use King Zacian, King Zamazenta, Endynalos: These three Pokémon have special adventure effects that you can utilize. You can increase the attacks, defense, or Dynamax attack levels of your battling Pokémon.
Remote Raids: It is possible to participate in Gigantamax battles via remote raid passes or invite other players to join. This is a good option if you lack local players. However, remember that you need coins to use the remote raid passes.
Use Campfire: With the Campfire app, you can find groups nearby that want to participate in the event.
Fight strategically: Keep in mind that Dynamax battles consist of more than just attacks. Organize well within your group and assign roles for dealing damage, and for protection and healing.
Save your charge attacks: Generally, it is worth using only quick attacks against the bosses and load the Dynamax meter that way. Charge attacks usually do not deal enough HP damage but take longer than quick attacks – a waste of time.
What bonuses can you take advantage of during Replay: GOgantischer?
There is a whole list of bonuses you can utilize during the event. One of them is the availability of battles: You will encounter Gigantamax Pokémon at every energy source. Additionally, more energy sources are active, and they regenerate more frequently.
In addition, the following bonuses apply:
The limit for Dynamax particles is increased to 1,600.
You will receive eight times the amount of Dynamax particles from energy sources.
Walking will yield double the amount of Dynamax particles.
The walking distance for particles is reduced to a quarter.
Which Pokémon are you challenging? Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Gengar – or none of them? Let us know in the comments! And otherwise, there are still a few dates this month that you should remember. In particular, the Rocket takeover will be interesting again, before things continue in May. We will show you here, what events are still upcoming in Pokémon GO in April 2026.
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If you want to complete the Sanctum of Absolution in Crimson Desert, you must also face the boss “Antumbra’s Sword”. How to effectively defeat him is explained here.
Is there a trick to defeating Antumbra’s Sword more easily? Yes, you can defeat him significantly easier if you interrupt his attacks with the light reflection of your weapon.
In particular, the attack where he slams his sword into the ground and sends out several blades can be interrupted in this way. You can also interrupt his teleport and create attack windows for yourself. However, make sure to wait for a truly opportune moment, and avoid if in doubt, as hits here really hurt.
Use L1 + R1 for the light reflection and gather additional light with L1 (on PC use CTRL + left mouse) to blind him. This interrupts his combos and allows you to use a brief window to deal as much damage as possible.
This will make the fight significantly easier. If you still encounter problems, we will show you what else you should know in this guide.
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Here you will find the legendary horse “Rokade” in Crimson Desert
Preparation
To be prepared for Antumbra’s Sword, you should not go into the fight unprepared. If in doubt, retreat after clearing the sanctum before confronting him.
The following things are more than helpful, and you should ideally bring them:
As much high-quality food as possible, so you can heal enough and correct mistakes
Enough Strengthening Herb Pastes to revive yourself if necessary, especially if you were almost finished
Level your focus ability in the Spirit Path
Also make sure to unlock the ability to slow time in focus
Improve your equipment as much as possible
Attack Patterns
Antumbra’s Sword has some attack patterns like every opponent in Crimson Desert that repeat constantly. Some can be blocked, others cannot. As a general rule: Avoid if in doubt and take your time.
The following attacks will be thrown at you by the boss:
Wide strike with 3 illusions that additionally send out waves
Here, it’s best to simply avoid all 3 attacks and try to block the initial strike
Ground strike with several heavy waves
You can interrupt this attack by blinding him as soon as he lifts the sword
Black fog with teleport attacks
You can interrupt this combo by timing your window correctly after a teleport and blinding or blocking him
Circle attack with illusions
Also, try to avoid here as blocking or interrupting this attack is quite difficult
Red shimmer
This combo hits hard and cannot be blocked or interrupted – so avoid it as much as possible
The Red Nightmare also causes problems for many players and can be easily defeated with some tricks:
This all sounds easier said than done and may require some practice. So don’t give up and bring enough healing items to allow yourself the time to succeed, even perhaps on the first try.
If you have trouble finding the right windows for blocks and light reflection, your focus is your best friend. You can activate it by pressing both sticks at the same time or the X key on PC. Once you have leveled the ability, you slow down time and can catch the right moments more easily.
Crimson Desert is a game that doesn’t really hold your hand. A lot is explained little or not at all. While this encourages experimenting and puzzling, it can also lead to quick frustration. If you are 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 in overview
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On April 28, the second expansion for Diablo 4, titled Lord of Hatred, will be released. At the same time, Blizzard will launch Season 13 for the ARPG and a major update for the entire game, which fundamentally overhauls several core features. Even non-buyers will benefit.
The new DLC comes in different versions, with the cheapest one costing 40 euros, but it also includes the previous expansion Vessel of Hatred and thus the Spiritborn as a class.
However, even those who do not wish to pay will enjoy various innovations. On one hand, Season 13 brings new challenges, and on the other hand, Blizzard is polishing old systems for all versions – including the eternal realm.
The feature that is likely to have the most impact will be the new skill trees, which are currently being hotly debated in the community. Soon, with every character, you will have the opportunity to play completely differently than before.
The official launch trailer for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred
All classes will be new, but you will not get the full potential
All classes will receive a revised talent tree and a higher level cap on April 28. This means specifically: Builds as you currently create them will no longer work.
Instead, you will gradually select more “expansions” for your skills that either directly enhance them or even completely change their effects. Passive effects can only be simply chosen, no longer enhanced. Only active skills will have more than one rank.
This will make it easier and clearer to build your character. Especially in the leveling process, you will be better introduced to the functionality of your class. With Lord of Hatred, the Warlock will come as a new class (for buyers), allowing you to easily start even without a starter build. In the stream, the developers provided some examples, such as:
the ability for Druids to assign one of their forms – Werebear, Human, or Werewolf – to their skills
various elements for the Sorceress’s spells
additional effects for Barbarians, such as a short surge when performing kicks
customization options for the Huntress, who can turn her shadow clones into stationary archers, for example
While testing Lord of Hatred, these new talents immediately caught my eye and were one of the reasons I didn’t want to stop playing. Leveling and skill allocation feels more intuitive, is clearer, and the new system encourages trying out new builds:
2 important features are included in Lord of Hatred
Although the skill trees will be available to all players, you will have limited use of them without Lord of Hatred, as the full functionality will only be available with the expansion.
While Blizzard improves the skill trees of all classes, there are – at least according to official graphics – “Bonus Skill Variants” in Lord of Hatred. During testing the expansion, it was possible to assign skills to other categories so that certain affixes would apply to them. We still don’t know which variants this will eventually affect.
Additionally, the Talisman will be introduced as a feature of Lord of Hatred. The Talisman is a new “inventory” where you can socket amulets or spells that look similar to those in Diablo 2. These spells will feature effects from Uniques or even set bonuses that activate when socketing multiple spells from the same set.
Similar to the runes from Vessel of Hatred, the absolute best builds in the game will require sets to function. So, if you want to play at the top level, you will still need Lord of Hatred. However, the Talisman will not be necessary for the pure gameplay.
Free updates make Diablo 4 better overall
Even without Lord of Hatred, you will receive further improvements to the base game on April 28, many of which have been requested by the community for years, including:
a loot filter similar to Last Epoch, allowing you to filter practically all affixes and properties for items
Pathfinding as a new feature, tracking you directly to your goal instead of having to look at the map
new torment levels, now scaling up to torment 12
From personal experience, I can say that Lord of Hatred is worth it for the campaign alone. I have rarely experienced such a dark, sometimes brutal, and dramatic story in the series. Even if you cannot or do not want to buy Lord of Hatred, be sure to check out Let’s Plays starting April 28. Blizzard has already released an introductory teaser: Blizzard “removes” an important character from Diablo 4 with Lord of Hatred, sparking a debate over the story
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A new release on the Nintendo Switch captivates some Twitch streamers: Tomodachi Life – Where Dreams Come True. In the game, streamers have the opportunity to create a small village of Miis, and their creativity knows no bounds. This provides a lot of entertainment for a Twitch stream.
What kind of game is this? This is the game Tomodachi Life – Where Dreams Come True. It is the third part of the Tomodachi series and is a life simulation game. Its design is reminiscent of a mix between The Sims and Animal Crossing.
In Tomodachi Life, players create their own characters in the form of Miis, which are already familiar from the Nintendo universe. There are almost no limits to the design, as players can customize not only the appearance but also the personalities, voices, and walking styles.
The Miis are then sent to an island where they live together. Friendly or romantic relationships develop, which can also be influenced by the players. The title was released for the Nintendo Switch, but due to compatibility, it can also be played on the Switch 2.
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History is being made today
Who plays Tomodachi Life? In the last 30 days, according to SullyGnome, the Twitch streamers mienah, Sterzik, and Niekbeats had the most viewers watching. Niekbeats spent the most time in the game with 22 hours, yet mienah managed to attract the most viewers at one time.
Especially, mienah is no newcomer to the Tomodachi game. In the past, she also played the first two installments on her YouTube channel and already had the habit of locking her streamer colleagues together to see what developed between them.
In the third installment, mienah again follows the same concept and commented on the start of the game with: History is being made today (Source: YouTube from 00:00).
Niekbeats also sank into Tomodachi Life for 9 hours straight at one point (Source: YouTube). He also created some of his streamer colleagues, such as iBlali or Rosemondy, as Miis in the game, but also brought his moderators and viewers from the Twitch chat to the island.
Why do so many Twitch streamers play this? Tomodachi Life offers many different customization options. The Miis can be created in detail. Additionally, the living together can be influenced in such a way that it leads to funny moments.
What probably brings the most joy to Twitch streamers and viewers are the random events between the characters on the island. This means that it is never certain what will happen next, which leads to many humorous surprise moments for everyone involved.
An example of such fun can be seen on Instagram with streamer Jasmin Gnu. There, she created a character that resembles the back exit of a person. She amusingly noted that the character of Rezo fell in love with the popoloch.
The developers of Conan Exiles have announced an engine upgrade for Steam, giving their survival game a completely new look.
What is this upgrade? The developers of Conan Exiles have announced a free engine upgrade. Instead of running on Unreal Engine 4 as before, the title will be switched to version 5, resulting in significant graphical improvements.
There will not only be prettier graphics, but also new Nanite geometry, improved terrain, simulated water, new lighting and shadow effects, as well as renewed vegetation and a graphical update for the equipment in the game.
Here you can see the trailer for the update:
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Conan Exiles presents its Enhanced Edition with a ton of free improvements
Images illustrate the difference
What does it look like? The developers have shown some comparison images in their trailer on YouTube, which clearly demonstrate the difference between the two versions. We show you what to expect.
The first two images show how much the ordinary landscape has changed. Flowers, bushes, and a bit more color make the game world look completely different.
The Unreal Engine 5 allows the use of Nanite and Lumen as new technologies, and these are evident in the lighting of the game world.
A look at the ground reveals a noticeably detailed representation of the world, making swamps, dirt, and puddles appear much muddier, while grass and meadows fit better with the buildings.
The improved water simulation is also new. Here you can see a clear difference both visually and in the behavior of the waves and how they break on the shore.
More grass, leaves, and bushes will be available in Conan Exiles as well – and they look much more realistic than before.
The characters and their equipment also look more realistic and colorful thanks to Unreal Engine 5. The small details on the armors are much easier to recognize.
Not only the green meadows and valleys receive a refresh, but there are also updates planned for other biomes.
When is the update coming? Starting May 5, 2026, all owners of the title on Steam will receive the new upgrade for free in celebration of the 8th anniversary of Conan Exiles. With this, the developers aim not only to please old fans but also to give new players a good moment to join.
If you have never played Conan Exiles, then you will have the perfect opportunity with Conan Exiles Enhanced starting May 5. Although the title will be graphically enhanced, you will also save storage space thanks to the update. Why that is, you can find out in this article: Conan Exiles gets huge update on Steam, reduces the size of the game by 80 GB
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A user suddenly had debts of 15,000 euros to Google overnight. He had activated a warning feature, which, however, did not work as he had hoped. Google refunded his money, yet the user is dissatisfied.
A user reports on Reddit that he received a high bill from Google Cloud overnight. Google Cloud is a service provider that offers databases, data analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI) as a service.
Venturaxi explained that he had set up a budget function that was supposed to warn him when costs would explode. He set this warning to 10 Australian dollars (AUD). However, while he was sleeping, the problem occurred:
While I was sleeping, about 60,000 unauthorized API requests were made through my account using a key I cannot identify.
The next day, he received a bill from Google for 25,672.86 Australian dollars. This is approximately 15,000 euros.
The problem seems to have been that the budget function in Google Cloud only warns but does not automatically throttle or stop, while at the same time, an unknown API key leads to massive, unwanted expenses.
Google identified a so-called API key as the cause, but this key allegedly did not appear in the user’s project at all.
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Google reimburses the user, yet he is dissatisfied
What happened next? The user contacted Google support. The provider, according to the user, has agreed to waive the high debts and refund his money:
I received confirmation today that the amount of 25,672.86 $ has been waived and the 9,800 $ that Google had split across five consecutive payment attempts has been credited back.
Nevertheless, he is dissatisfied with the situation: Because the user’s actual frustration is not only the high amount but also that he could not clearly trace the cause and that the system did not effectively protect him from damage. The story could repeat itself at any time if someone taps into the API.
In the end, the user’s story is also a warning: A budget alert does not replace a cost throttle, and if a service or key is compromised, the bill can explode very quickly without anyone noticing.
Oil is a precious and almost indispensable resource in Conan Exiles, especially when you need hardened leather. We will show you how to quickly and easily obtain this resource.
In Conan Exiles, you can obtain oil in various ways. However, the most effective tactic is to have an Alchemist at T3 or T4 and then use the following:
1 Bark
You get this from smaller trees in the red forests
1 Ichor
You get this from spiders
From this, you can produce 5 oil with little input and in a short time.
Where can I find such an Alchemist? To find a suitable Alchemist at T3 or T4, it is best to go to the 3 towers east of the Mound of the Dead. Alternatively, you also have good chances to find one in the west at the city of the Relic Hunters. Just take some time and patience, as finding one can take a while.
The effort is worth it if you want to produce large quantities of oil or other alchemy, as Alchemists unlock new recipes and produce faster.
If you are not that far yet or prefer to farm more targetedly, there are also other ways to get oil.
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All resources from which you can make oil
To produce oil in other ways, you need a press and some patience. This way, you can either catch fish with fish traps or use various seeds to press them into oil.
You can throw the following items into the press to get 1 oil each:
Fish
10 unappetizing fish
5 tasty fish
1 exotic fish
Seeds
15 seeds of any kind
This method, however, takes significantly longer in the long term than if you take the time to find a suitable Alchemist, as you can then get 5 oil from just 2 materials with really little effort and input.
