Developers of Crimson Desert turn a bug into a feature, let you skate through the air

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

In Crimson Desert the developers turned a bug into a new feature with the latest update, and it is actually quite practical.

What was the bug? The players of Crimson Desert have been enjoying the ability “Jump Thrust” since the release. It inadvertently allowed players to fly into the air by repeatedly using Jump Thrust. This enabled players to soar through the skies using the ability.

Originally, the ability was meant for attacking enemies and was never designed for flying through the air. However, the developers recognized their opportunity and took advantage of it.

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From Bug to Feature

How did the developers handle the bug? The developers of Crimson Desert did not simply remove the bug. They recognized their opportunity and enhanced the fun for the players even further. The new patch 1.01.00 made it possible to use the ability even better for flying.

While the developers emphasize that they maintained balance, the update deliberately brought improvements for flying using Jump Thrust. The animation for Jump Thrust was improved, and a bug was fixed where the ability would not trigger when equipping a weapon other than a sword.

For balance, the developers increased the stamina consumption when using the skill repeatedly in succession. It now increases with each use to prevent infinite flights.

How are players reacting to the changes? While many players took advantage of the trick with Jump Thrust to fly in recent days, they seem to be convinced by the developers’ changes. They are pleased that the bug was not simply removed, but rather turned into a feature. However, there is also criticism regarding the new balancing.

Players are commenting on this on Reddit:

  • Cuttlefishophile: “Incredible. They not only let us keep it, they gave us actual animations for it? Sure, they nerfed it a bit, but it was a buggy experience that kind of broke the game’s movement, but THEY LET US KEEP IT AND GAVE IT ANIMATIONS! I can’t express how COOL that is for a development team to do. Absolutely impressed.”
  • Trevleblanc12: “No way… this ability will DEFINITELY be the new Force Punch for flying”
  • himothyhimhimslf: “No, they nerfed it into the ground. You could literally fly over massive distances before. I don’t understand why developers do things like this in single-player games. It doesn’t hurt anyone and was interesting tech.”
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Turning a popular bug into a feature is a good idea to win the favor of your player base. MeinMMO expert Karsten Scholz also knows of a bug in Crimson Desert that should become a feature: Crimson Desert, turn a bug into a feature and you will instantly become an even better game

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The Lord of the Rings: All Spin-offs and those that are in progress

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most legendary film trilogies of all time. In the future, Middle-earth will continue to be explored in the form of movies and series. MeinMMO summarizes all upcoming spin-offs for you.

The most well-known films in the Lord of the Rings universe are likely the trilogy that was released between 2001 and 2003 and the Hobbit trilogy, which was released between 2012 and 2014. However, this is not the end for Middle-earth.

MeinMMO shows you what spin-offs exist and which ones are currently in the works or have been mentioned or announced. However, we focus only on movies and series, not video games.

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All spin-offs of the Lord of the Rings that have already been released


The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

  • Release: Season 1: September 1, 2022 | Season 2: August 29, 2024 | Season 3: Unknown

The Rings of Power is a prequel to the Lord of the Rings. The story takes place in the Second Age of Middle-earth, while the first film trilogy took place in the Third Age. After the war against the archvillain Morgoth, peace seems to have returned to Middle-earth, but evil is regrouping in the background.

Since 2024, fans have been waiting for Season 3. There is currently no concrete release date, but in December 2025, it was announced that the filming has been completed. Learn more about Season 3 here: The Rings of Power Season 3: Start, Trailer, Cast – Everything about the new season on Amazon Prime

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

  • Release: December 12, 2024

The anime film takes place about 200 years before the first film trilogy and focuses on Rohan and the conflict between the realm of Helm Hammerhand and the Dunlender Freca. Childhood friends Héra (the daughter of Hammerhand) and Wolf (son of Freca) clash after Freca is killed.

The film, which explains where Helms Deep got its name, is in anime style and Kenji Kamiyama directed it. He is known for works like Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. How MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes found the film can be read here: The new film about the Lord of the Rings does exactly what Star Wars is currently doing wrong

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All spin-offs of the Lord of the Rings that are currently in the works

Hunt for Gollum

  • Release: December 16, 2027

The upcoming film will focus on the search for Gollum after he learns that Bilbo Baggins has the One Ring in his possession. Aragorn is tasked by Gandalf to find Gollum so that Sauron does not learn where the Ring is located.

Some original cast members are expected to return for the film. You can look forward to Andy Serkis as Gollum, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, and Elijah Wood as Frodo. All currently known information about the film can be found here: The Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum – Cast, Trailer, Release

Shadows of the Past

  • Release: Unknown, production begins after that of Hunt for Gollum

Shadows of the Past is a film that was announced only recently. In it, the Hobbits are supposed to reflect on their journey after Frodo has died. However, a secret comes to light that shows how the war over the Ring nearly failed before the actual journey began.

As part of the announcement, it was revealed that Stephen Colbert will write the film. He is known primarily as a well-known late-night moderator from the USA. Learn more about the film here: The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past – All info on start, plot, cast, and more

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With movies and a new season, you can look forward to a return to Middle-earth. This is not the only fantasy franchise that has a lot to offer in the future. Game of Thrones fans don’t have to say goodbye to Westeros either: Game of Thrones: All spin-offs and those in work

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Crimson Desert: The 5 Best Mods on NexusMods

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Crimson Desert offers a massive singleplayer adventure with countless hours of gameplay. To make your experience outstanding, you can enhance your game with mods. Which ones are the best, we will show you here.

Are there risks when installing mods? Yes, there are, because currently there is no official mod support from Pearl Abyss, the developers of Crimson Desert. So if you want to spice up your game, you have to rely on third-party sites like NexusMods.

Even though most mods there are “safe”, they can corrupt your save file and waste many hours. So if you want to modify your game, you should always have a backup of your game file ready – you can find it in the user directory under AppData -> C:Users[Your Username]AppDataLocalPearlCDSaved.

If you want to use mods in general, then only on platforms that have been established for years – otherwise you run the risk of catching a virus.

We now show you 5 strong mods on NexusMods with which you can drastically improve your gaming experience. With our directory, you can also quickly jump to the respective mods:

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Note that you download mods at your own risk. We only provide recommendations in our list; you take full responsibility for any damage to your save files.

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Inventory Expander

Link to the mod: NexusMods.com

What does the mod do? The mod “Inventory Expander” increases your inventory to up to 999 slots. This gives you plenty of storage space in your pockets to collect many items. The mod also takes into account the unlockable storage spaces through merchants and quests – these can also be earned, allowing you to further expand your storage.

Swiss Knife Save Editor

Link to the mod: NexusMods.com

What does the mod do? The mod “Swiss Knife Save Editor” does exactly what its name says; it modifies your save file. Do you want to unlock special items, own mounts, or even complete quests? With this mod, you can do all that and much more.

Especially if you discover a bugged quest and rewards are not granted to you, or if you want to restart in a new playthrough but don’t want to grind everything again. With the Save Editor, you have full control over what your save file looks like.

CDCamera

Link to the mod: NexusMods.com

What does the mod do? The CDCamera is a tool to adjust your camera in the game. It can change the distance to your character in 3rd-person, the FOV, or even the zoom during combat, allowing you to enjoy an immersive experience in Pywel.

Crimson Desert Visual Redux Reshade

Link to the mod: NexusMods.com

What does the mod do? Anyone who has played Crimson Desert probably couldn’t help but notice the dark shadows and bright colors of the grass. Some users find these not nice enough, and that’s where Visual Redux Reshade comes in. This mod adjusts the color balance, reduces bright colors and dark shadows, allowing for a more realistic experience.

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Fat Stacks

Link to the mod: NexusMods.com

What does the mod do? Fat Stacks is more of a QoL feature designed to help you when looting. With it, you can stack items in much larger amounts. Up to 9999 items can be stacked in a storage tile, allowing you to save even more space in your pockets.

How can I install the mods? Each mod usually has a guide on its page that you can follow to install the mod. So check the “Description” tab and scroll down until the mod author explains how you can implement the modification.

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These were the currently best mods on NexusMods. Do you have other favorites or do you prefer to play without unofficial expansions? Crimson Desert also offers many mounts, but you have to unlock them all first. How to do that, you can find out here in our list: Crimson Desert: All mounts and where to find them

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Players show by example of the PlayStation that gaming is increasingly becoming a luxury hobby

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Anyone looking to buy a gaming PC or a console will be faced with high prices. An example from the community shows how much prices have risen in recent years. Gaming has been getting more expensive for years.

What is this example? A comparison from the community on Reddit shows that all PlayStation consoles became significantly cheaper after release – with one exception: The PS5 became significantly more expensive after release. Compared to its launch price, starting April 1, you will pay 150 Euros more than in 2021:

  • The PS1 was priced at $299.99 at launch. 6 years after launch, the console cost only $99 (- 66 %)
  • The PS2 also launched at $299.99; 6 years later it was only $129.99 (- 59 %)
  • The PS3 launched at $599.99, making it the most expensive console at launch until then. 6 years later, the PS3 was only $269 (- 55 %)
  • The PS4 was introduced with a recommended retail price of $399.99; six years later it was only half that price ($199.99, – 50 %)
  • The PS5 launched in 2021 at $499.99, and now the console costs $649 (+ 30 %).

This also shows that even consoles that were often considered affordable entry options for gaming have not been spared from rising hardware prices.

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How about other areas? In other areas of gaming, prices are currently not looking much better. Other consoles, gaming PCs, and even subscriptions have become significantly more expensive over the past weeks and months:

What is the reason for this? The reasons for rising prices, which seem to have been occurring for years, are very different. While just a few years ago the Corona pandemic dominated the world and caused a shortage of semiconductors, in 2026, especially tariffs and high RAM prices contribute to rising prices. Additionally, rising inflation is also making everything more expensive. As a bonus, there are also increased energy costs.

Another reason often mentioned: After companies like Microsoft and Sony suffered losses for many years with their subscription models, they now want to finally make money from them: That means prices are rising after having secured customers for years.

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Sony is now significantly raising prices for PS5 consoles. The Japanese company stated, “that this is a necessary step to ensure that we can continue to provide players worldwide with innovative, high-quality gaming experiences.” If you are still considering a purchase and who should refrain, you can read on MeinMMO: The PS5 will rise by 100 Euros on April 2, 2026; who should still consider buying it?

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Trucker converts his passenger seat into a gaming station for over 6,000 euros, is so powerful it needs its own generator

jan hartmayer jan hartmayer Reading time 2 minutes

The racing community is known for its crazy projects and sophisticated gaming setups. However, a trucker goes the extra mile to play as realistically as possible on the road. The whole system costs about as much as a used small car.

What did the trucker show? User ZanaZamora posts on March 16, 2026, a Reddit post in the sim racing subreddit, showcasing his battlestation. He has completely remodeled the passenger seat of his truck for this.

The station includes a high-end gaming PC, a racing seat, custom pedals, a steering wheel, and several additional input devices such as stream decks and a widescreen monitor.

Everything is secured according to a Reddit comment from the user at two strong anchor points with several straps. Additionally, a bolt from the original passenger seat is supposed to secure the construct. Therefore, replicating the whole endeavor is not exactly easy. 

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Expensive, powerful, and power-hungry 

What hardware does the sim enthusiast use? In a comment on another Reddit post, the trucker explains that his PC has a 14th generation Intel i9 processor and an RTX 5080. What other hardware and devices he uses exactly is not mentioned in the post.

A comparable high-end gaming PC costs between €2,500 and €3,500 if bought new (as of March 30, 2026 via Dubaro). Additional costs include the monitor, various input devices, racing seat, and steering wheel. Therefore, the total cost for the entire conversion likely amounts to over €6,000.

With such a setup, the enthusiast can even play demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 at ultra settings in 4K resolution, without upscaling, at over 60 FPS (via YouTube). 

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Unlike another builder, who only powers his house with laptop batteries, that’s not all the trucker had to buy to implement his project. For the power supply, he had to go one step further.

How does the builder power his system? To make the gaming rig work on the road, he bought a generator, the trucker explains in a comment on Reddit. The system runs for about 2 hours on batteries before the generator automatically turns on to recharge them.

The high power consumption of the powerful system is no surprise, as the gaming PC with an RTX 5080 and an I9 14900 alone requires about 700 watts (via power supply calculator). This is in addition to the power requirements of the monitor and other input devices such as pedals, the steering wheel, peripherals, and other sim equipment.

This is not the first time the racing community has achieved something amazing. Another user took on a very special challenge: Father drives 24 hours non-stop in car races on Twitch to raise donations for his daughter, also achieves another incredible success

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New role-playing game on Steam looks like one of the best pen & paper games I know, mixing the style with the mafia flair of the 1930s

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Aether & Iron is coming soon to Steam, a role-playing game set in an alternate timeline with crazy ideas. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has fallen in love with the style and wishes he had heard about it earlier. Then again, maybe it’s better this way, because there’s no annoying long wait…

I love noir films and the whole genre as a setting for… everything. Some of my seminar papers in college even focused on this topic. This classic style of the USA in the 1930s, where everyone wears hats and coats and drives fancy cars – it all creates such a unique atmosphere.

Accordingly, my hidden favorite games include gems like L.A. Noire (even though I must admit: I’ve never finished it). Unfortunately, aside from the Mafia series, there are only a few video games set in this genre. At least one more is coming soon.

What’s this new game about? Aether & Iron is a tactical role-playing game that will be released on Steam on March 31. The premise here is quite wild:

  • In an alternate timeline, the “Aether” technology was discovered in the 1930s, which changed everything – a bit like the reverse idea of Fallout.
  • Gravity hardly plays a role anymore: cities float, cars drive with anti-gravity on streets of blue light.
  • All of this takes place in old New York and tells a classic gangster story with shady employers, cynical nihilistic smugglers, and an “innocent” girl who is “accidentally” being pursued by a professional killer. Ah, delightful!

All of this sounds like exactly the game I’ve wanted for a long time and about which I heard too late. Fortunately, Aether & Iron is coming out soon and currently offers a free demo that I, of course, checked out immediately.

Small note: The game is fully voiced in English and captures that noir tone perfectly, which sounds wonderfully dark and edgy. There is a written translation available in German.

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Aether & Iron plays like a mix of Point & Click and RPG

I haven’t seen much of Aether & Iron yet, simply because I only became aware of it just before writing this article. But since I’m already a fan of RPGs and find the atmosphere exciting, I took a little peek.

The ideas of the setting are merged into a gameplay somewhere between Point & Click and RPG. Exploration takes place in clickable images and via a navigated map, not by actively walking around.

Fights, on the other hand, are turn-based and… happen on the streets. Yes, you can ram enemies with the fancy luxury cars, shoot with a shotgun out of the passenger window, or just quickly whip out the trunk Gatling.

Of course, there are dice rolls based on various talents that can be increased through level-ups. You also learn new talents that are useful for fights and find companions who support you – and who can also be leveled up.

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Many things remind me of Shadowrun and thus one of the best pen & paper games ever

Just the combat UI already made me think of Shadowrun right away in the preview, specifically the video games based on the tabletop. Shadowrun takes place in a not-so-distant, dystopian future, where corporations have seized power. So… more than today, anyway.

But the story also comes into play: In Shadowrun, you usually play these runners who operate outside the law and spy on or sabotage corporations in mercenary jobs. In Aether & Iron, I am… “freelancing” for some Johnson, who has jobs for me.

Shadowrun is one of my favorite RPGs because it doesn’t tell hero stories, but emphasizes the difficulties of survival in an unfair world full of inequalities. For that reason, it is among the games that are at least as good as D&D.

Aether & Iron strikes the same chord but takes on a setting that is at least as exciting, albeit much less explored – much to my delight. The reviews on Steam, even though there are only 52 so far, are already very positive. So there might be material for a hidden gem, and luckily I will soon be on vacation and already have an idea of what I will be playing.

The RPG also reminded me a lot of New Arc Line, which I thought was great when I first played it, but it is still not finished. Here too I hope that something will happen soon, as the steampunk RPG looks promising: New RPG like Baldur’s Gate 3 appears in early access, mixing fantasy with steampunk

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Even before the 5th season of The Boys starts, Homelander’s absurd colleague shows his greatest strength on YouTube

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 3 minutes

Fans no longer have to wait long for Season 5 of The Boys. It continues next week. But before that, the Amazon-series released a new video featuring The Deep, showcasing a major strength of the series.

Which video is it? On YouTube (and various other platforms), Vought International released a new segment of the series Deep Thoughts with The Deep (in English: Deep Thoughts with The Deep). The description of the new video sets a high bar: James Cameron could never do this. But The Deep can. And could. And has done it. And will do it.

This format has been around for a while, and the Aquaman clone and superhero colleague of Homelander expresses completely absurd philosophical ideas. A few examples from the new video would be:

  • Why do people say “Bless you” when I sneeze, but get angry when I fart?
  • If God can create me, why does He also make fuglys like you?
  • There’s a reason why men wear the same clothes at weddings and funerals. It’s different kinds of the same death.

In short: In just under 2 minutes, The Deep does the same thing he mostly does in the series: he talks total nonsense. But that also shows why the series is so good and likely so popular, as it still is after 7 years.

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To explain why these videos are so good, you need to take a look at the comments on the YouTube video. Users like @tahay2004 comment: My father was at one of your stand-up performances; he said he didn’t laugh at all because it was so profound. Thanks, The Deep!

He, and many other commentators write in-universe: They are pretending that The Deep and Co. are real and that they exist in the same world. This is also the concept of the channel Vought International, as it posts videos that exist within the world of The Boys. There was also an announcement that Sister Sage is the new CEO, promotional clips, or entire music videos to songs from the series.

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Perfect for the hype

A fake community is created within The Boys community. This is pretty smart marketing for the series and brings various advantages:

  • With the weekly release of episodes, the series remains fresh because you get content in between that doesn’t just consist of trailers or new images.
  • The world is further developed and feels alive, even when you had to wait.
  • Characters that don’t always get the most screen time in the series still give fans something because they can still present themselves, even if it doesn’t fit into the episode right now.
  • It creates an organic interplay of community and series that wouldn’t work with regular teasers.

The series The Boys is not just a superhero parody; it parodies the franchising of heroes in the form of film universes and absurd products. It also pokes fun at companies or even political events.

Through such in-universe channels, current events can be addressed without appearing too obvious, as this has already been done in the series. This keeps The Boys fresh, even when no new season is running.

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This is of course something that not every series can offer. In The Boys, it works because it has already happened in the series. The superheroes are an omnipresent franchise, and the videos and posts outside the episodes carry that on.

But one must also be careful, as one could become what one parodies. Then the satirical level would only turn back into pure marketing. So far, The Boys has shown that it can handle social media creatively, which is why there should be no worries for Season 5.

The series The Boys is based on a brutal comic. However, it is quite different from the series in many respects. The parody of the X-Men also shows why not everything from the comics should be adapted: Against an evil group in The Boys, even Homelander seems as friendly as Superman

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Financial documents reveal the costs of GTA 6, making previous estimates look like a bargain

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 2 minutes

While much has been discussed about the price of GTA 6, the question also arises of how much the development of the title has actually cost. A clever user has now found strong hints that leave fans astonished.

How much should GTA 6 cost? According to the findings of a user, which MeinMMO has verified and confirmed, the costs for wages and salaries at Rockstar Games UK Limited since April 2019 amount to more than 1.9 billion Euros. This does not yet account for the fiscal year 2025, which ends on March 31, 2026.

The wages and salaries are projected to be approximately 93% for developers and 7% for administration in fiscal year 2024. By the release of GTA 6 on November 19, 2026, the development costs could accordingly rise to over 2.5 billion Euros.

Here you can see the trailer for GTA 6:

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High costs that should pay off

Where do the figures come from? Rockstar Games UK Limited is registered in the United Kingdom and provides detailed reports on the balance sheet and business figures for each fiscal year. These are publicly accessible through a UK Companies House website and can be retrieved for several years. You can find individual fiscal years of Rockstar Games here available as PDF files.

There, among other things, you can find the exact costs for wages and salaries, the average number of employees, as well as information on taxes and pensions paid. The fact that the costs lie in this area significantly exceeds previous estimates.

So far, estimates based on insider reports have assumed development costs of one to two billion US dollars, or 870 million to 1.7 billion Euros. The fact that costs are now already above the highest estimates shows how much money is behind the project.

Expert Josh Chapman predicted GTA 6 will generate 6.6 billion Euros in revenue by 2025, which would cover the development costs. At the same time, the developers employed by the company can also work on other things.

It is therefore unclear what percentage of the costs truly fall on GTA 6 and what costs may have been incurred outside of Rockstar Games UK Limited. However, the costs for wages and salaries remain a significant indicator.

How are players reacting to the price? Despite the high costs, or perhaps because of them, fans are confident about the release of GTA 6. On Reddit, they believe the expenditures will easily be recouped by the open-world title:

  • Novel_Yam_1034: “They will get it back in the first 3 days after the game launch”
  • xsaadx: “They will recover 3 billion dollars just from pre-orders”
  • 0nlyFuZZ: “There will definitely be a lot of monetization coming our way. Not just Shark Cards.”
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So far, there has been no statement from Rockstar Games or Take-Two indicating how much the title will cost for consumers. Speculation has suggested prices of over 100 € per copy. For PC players, there are also the costs for a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S to consider. Those who buy a new console specifically for GTA 6 will soon have to dig deeper into their pockets: The PS5 will be increasing in price by 100 Euros in a few days; who should buy now?

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A pack of gamers takes an injured stranger hostage in ARC Raiders, the community loves it: “That’s why I play the game”

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

In ARC Raiders, a pack of wild gamers shouted at an injured Raider. Some players remember why they play the shooter.

This is how the foreign Raider ended up as a “hostage”: The foreign Raider is a Reddit user who posted a video in the game’s subreddit. The video shows him as a “hostage” of a pack of gamers.

The Reddit user was playing ARC Raiders solo when his character was taken down and lay on the ground. However, in the Extraction Shooter by Embark, players can still extract when incapacitated – provided that there are no enemy Raiders or ARCs to finish them off, and they are willing to crawl to the nearest exit for minutes.

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ARC Raiders zeigt im Launch-Trailer, wie der Kampf Mensch gegen Maschine aussieht

The Reddit user’s video shows that he was not alone in his suffering. He was accompanied by 4-5 foreign players who kept the ARCs off his back, healed him, and shouted “motivational quotes” in the game’s in-game chat.

However, the helpers were so enthusiastic that it was somewhat forbidden for him to give up. Again and again, it was said, “Keep crawling” and “You better not give up.” He basically ended up in a well-meaning hostage situation.

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This is how it turned out: The player actually managed to crawl to a Raider hatch, which one of the helpers opened with a key. He crawled in and successfully exfiltrated back to Speranza.

Players rave: “That’s why I play the game”

This is how the community reacts to the video: The PvE lovers in the community are responding positively to the video because it shows how players can stick together and help each other. One user writes that this is what defines the game for him, another says: “That’s why I play the game.”

Some users believed that someone would execute him just before the exit, as a Twitch streamer did a few months ago during a similar escort. However, that did not happen.

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Different paths lead to exfil

This is how downed players can extract: You can extract at any time when you are incapacitated but not yet dead – as long as you can make it into an elevator before you bleed out completely. You will not lose your equipment or loot.

The best way to do this is with the loot mark 3 with the Survivor perk, which regenerates the health of an downed Raider by up to 75% when he is not moving while incapacitated. Alternatively, other Raiders can heal you with bandages and restore your health points. If someone does this regularly, you can even crawl greater distances to the next exit.

The loot mark 3 with the Survivor perk may be the best augmentation in ARC Raiders. However, there is a loot mark that won’t keep you alive, but might save your best weapon in case of emergency: An item in ARC Raiders saves your best weapons when “rats” shoot you in the back

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64 GB RAM costs 700 euros, a player secures “one of the best deals of all time,” pays a measly 6 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Memory remains expensive, but one user is lucky: He pays 6 Euros for 64 GB of RAM. At current prices, you would pay around 700 Euros or more.

Despite various reports, that the costs for RAM are supposed to decrease again, prices remain high: If you want to buy 64 GB DDR5 RAM, you currently pay at least 700 Euros, sometimes even more (via Geizhals.de).

One user had great luck: Because he paid only 6.99 US Dollars for 64 GB DDR5. Converted, that’s about 6 Euros. Some users on Reddit now call it “one of the best deals of all time.”

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6 Euros for 64 GB of Memory is a real stroke of luck

What exactly did the user do? In his post on Reddit, the person writes that he found memory in a local clearance shop. It was hanging there next to other items.

He explained that the memory was not marked with a price and that the seller did not exactly know how to determine the price. In the end, the seller charged the person 6.99 US Dollars, which is just about 6 Euros. The price can be seen on the receipt that the user has taken a photo of for his post.

Can such luck also happen to us? In Germany, there are also stores that sell second-hand goods, usually social buying houses.

Stores that specialize in liquidation are rather rare here. Often, they are dealers who work with large customers and not with private customers. In general, you can also order crates of Amazon returns online, but experts strongly advise against it, as you rarely receive really valuable items. Because Amazon or other sellers sort out valuable things beforehand.

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RAM has been getting more and more expensive for months, but one user seems to have been lucky: He ordered a RAM stick and instead received a whole crate. However, so far, important evidence is missing to actually prove his purchase: User pays 280 Euros for RAM, accidentally receives a crate with RAM that is much more valuable

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WoW currently has the easiest season of all time – and that is a good thing

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Mythic+ in World of Warcraft is easier than ever. After just a few days, many have finished the season.

Visiting Mythic+ dungeons is considered the pinnacle of the game content for small groups in World of Warcraft. However, this content is easier than ever in World of Warcraft Midnight. Many have already completed significant achievements in the first few days, and some mock: Was WoW always this easy?

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How can you tell it’s easy? Just take a look at the statistics, such as from the site raider.io. Here, most completed dungeons of the “Mythic+” category are recorded, allowing you not just to see the participating characters but also extensive statistics on how many of the dungeons are completed within the time limit. Some key data (as of 30.03.26, 11:00 AM):

  • At the lowest levels, M+2 and M+3, the success rate is 98.7%. Almost every started run is completed within the time limit.
  • Even at M+10 and above, the rate is still 81.7% successful runs.
  • At M+15 and higher, it is still 81.6% – however, only a very small group is active here.

These values are remarkable simply because the season is only 4 days old. Normally, many groups only venture into the challenges of Mythic+10 or higher in the second or third week of a season.

Is WoW getting easier?

Lower barriers lead to more success: Now, on one side, some people may surely scream: “See, WoW is getting easier!” And in a way, they would be right. Because at least the KSM achievement (“Keystone Master”) is quite easy to obtain, and even many average players will achieve this goal easily.

But that is exactly what Blizzard wanted to achieve with Midnight. By removing many supporting addons, such as WeakAuras, the dungeon design could be a bit simpler. Mechanics are clearer, you almost always have a little more time to interrupt a skill.

At the same time, the entry barriers have been kept extremely low. There is even an extra affix that teaches tanks what a solid route for the start is to gather enough enemies and thus reach the targeted 100% at the end of the dungeon. This aims to help tanks get a foot in Mythic+.

The difficulty in the dungeons has not disappeared. It just starts to become truly devastating much later. Only at levels M+10 (even more so from M+12) do small mistakes essentially become fatal for the group. A single failed interrupt can wipe the whole group.

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Especially tanks have it a bit easier this time. Perfect for getting started!

Cortyn says: I really like the changes to Mythic+. Especially the tank affix for beginners is truly worth its weight in gold and alleviates the fear or necessity for many tanks to read a guide before their first dungeon visit. You can just start, orient yourself by the visually marked enemies – and off you go.

Of course, one can complain that it is far too easy, but I don’t find that helpful at all. Yes: The entry is easier. But those looking for a bigger challenge can still tackle much higher levels and will then again experience the demanding and sometimes exhausting experience like in previous seasons.

It’s just that the associated achievements are not as exclusive this season. But for the start of a new expansion, that might also be exactly what WoW needs.

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How do you like the current season of World of Warcraft? Do you think it is good that the entry into the Mythic+ system is significantly more relaxed this time? Or do you see it merely as another step towards simplification, after the abilities of all classes have already been significantly cut back beforehand?

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The Rings of Power Season 3: Release, Trailer, Cast – Everything about the new season on Amazon Prime

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a series on Amazon Prime that will soon receive its third season. In this article, you will find all the important information about the start, the trailer, and the cast of the series.

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? The series is a prequel to the popular story surrounding Frodo and his companions.

The story is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth and brings with it not only familiar characters like Galadriel and Elrond but also new additions like the elf Arondir. Season 1 premiered in 2022, and Season 2 followed in 2024. Since then, fans have been waiting for the release of Season 3.

When is the start of The Rings of Power Season 3? Currently, there is no fixed date for the release of the new episodes. However, filming was completed at the end of December 2025. According to Forbes, there were 14 months between the end of filming and the release for Season 2. If this is also the case for Season 3, it could be expected in February 2027.

Is there a trailer for The Rings of Power Season 3? Currently, there is no footage available for the new season. In the meantime, the trailer for Season 2 gives you a good impression of what to expect:

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The Rings of Power Season 3: Cast

Which actors return in The Rings of Power Season 3? Again featured are among others the following actors:

  • Morfydd Clark as Galadriel
  • Robert Aramayo as Elrond
  • Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir
  • Charlie Vickers as Sauron
  • Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel
  • Lloyd Owen as Elendil
  • Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad
  • Daniel Weyman as Gandalf

Which new actors are in The Rings of Power Season 3? Among others, the following new additions are known:

  • Jamie Campbell Bower
  • Andrew Richardson
  • Eddie Marsan
  • Zubin Varla
  • Adam Young
  • Ross Hatt

Who is behind the series? The showrunners are J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. The scripts for Season 3 are written by Justin Doble, Ava Wong Davies, Constance Cheng, Ben Tagoe, Griff Jones, Jonathan Wilson, and Sarah Anson.

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Rings of Power Season 3: Plot, Episodes, and Stream

What is known about the plot of The Rings of Power Season 3? On x.com, the showrunners revealed that the story will take place a few years after the events of Season 2. The war between the elves and Sauron is at its peak.

The dark lord strives to forge the One Ring to increase his power in this way and ultimately conquer Middle-earth.

How many episodes does The Rings of Power Season 3 have? There is still no official confirmation on how many episodes the new season will contain. However, since the first two seasons each had 8 episodes, it is expected that this will also be the case for the continuation.

Where can you stream The Rings of Power? The series is available on Amazon Prime Video. This is because it is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

As soon as new information about The Rings of Power Season 3 becomes available, we will update this article for you. Until then, feel free to share your opinion about the series in the comments. Fans of Middle-earth can also expect more in cinemas soon: The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of the Past – All info about start, plot, cast, and more

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Rewinside is back after 4 months break, shows his true self on YouTube: “That was extremely intense for me”

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 3 minutes

After over 10 years on YouTube and Twitch Sebastian “Rewinside” Meyer had to start a longer forced break as an influencer at the end of 2025. Now he is back and speaks openly about the past months.

What does Rewinside say? The well-known content creator from Germany (more than 1.9 million followers on Twitch) looks back at the past 4 months in his new video on YouTube. As a reminder: at the end of 2025 Sebastian “Rewinside” Meyer had withdrawn from his influencer career after 10 years as he was diagnosed with burnout.

Rewinside describes that he was in a clinic specialized in burnout for 5 weeks: “That was extremely intense for me. I learned a lot, a lot. And I would say that I definitely have a much, much different perspective now on work, art, and everything in general.”

The creator further explains that he had been operating with tunnel vision for the last twelve years. The clinic visit made him realize that you cannot always speed through life at full throttle. At some point, health suffers. He ignored signals from his body such as heartburn, vomiting, insomnia, and panic attacks for far too long.

As much as I love what I do here, friends, it is just that I can no longer do this at the pace I have been doing it. So a lot will change. I have simply realized that I have so much more in life than streaming and YouTube that also gives me a lot of fulfillment.

Rewinside on YouTube

As examples, he mentions spending time with friends or with the dog as well as privately producing music. Rewinside emphasizes that he is aware of the privilege of being able to reduce his workload.

What does Rewinside plan for the future? The YouTuber does not want to provide a roadmap for the coming weeks but rather will look step by step at what is feasible with the new workload. The focus will be only on projects that Rewinside is really excited about.

A major goal for the creator is to be someone people can rely on in the future. This has not always been the case in the past. At times he made promises or commitments and did not keep them.

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Looking back, this occupies him a lot, and he wants to do much better in the future. The ongoing therapy should help him implement the new focus successfully in the long term – just this week, 3 appointments are on Rewinside’s schedule.

A few concrete info nuggets do slip from Rewinside. There is currently a new format in the works that is supposed to launch in the next 2 to 6 weeks. In addition, the team is about to have a very large shoot that will take place in Peru: “That will be crazy.”

“Thank you for sharing this!”

How does the community react? They celebrate the openness of the creator and find it good and important to prioritize their own health the most.

  • AleeexSlytherin writes on YouTube: “Health is our most important asset! Good that you pay attention and set priorities. Thank you for sharing this!”
  • jadenunknown3751 rejoices in the comments: “You look much healthier than before the break, and you can really tell how well you have recovered, which is very nice! Keep it up, take regular time for yourself, and pay attention to your health! Everything else can wait. Glad to hear you are feeling better!”
  • maKaBre0056 explains: “The clinic can be so helpful! Nice to hear that it was a good experience for you too. Unfortunately, in the regular health insurance system, rehab is only possible every three years. Personally, I would assume that it would be good for 90% of employees to have a week of professional rehab instead of or in addition to vacation every year to reflect on themselves, their environment, and their current life situation.”
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The very successful Twitch streamer and YouTuber over the years was able to become so successful only because he led a double life for years. Rewinside secretly posted his YouTube videos during work: He secretly posted videos on YouTube during work, today he is one of the top influencers in Germany

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After just one episode, Netflix buries the complete hype of one of the best anime of the year

Niko Hernes Niko Hernes Reading time 2 minutes

The new season of JoJo‘s Bizarre Adventure should actually be a reason to celebrate on Netflix, as the first episode of the anime is also quite well received. However, the streaming service repeats a mistake that is now leading to a flood of comments.

On March 19, Netflix released a first special episode of JoJo‘s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. This marks the start of Part 7 of the cult manga by Hirohiko Araki. This first episode, which runs just under 50 minutes, is also quite well received. On IMDb, it has received 9.7 out of 10 stars with 21,779 ratings.

The anime tells the story of Johnny Joestar, who wants to participate in a horse race across the USA, although he can no longer walk after an incident. However, it is not a normal race. His opponents possess absurd abilities that Johnny must defend himself against.

This all sounds like the dream for fans, but shortly after the release of the first week, many fans were angry because they were repeating a mistake from Part 6 – and they flooded the comments of various Netflix accounts.

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A wrong release strategy

What are fans criticizing? After the release of the first episode, it was initially unclear how or when the second episode would follow. Even the series director did not know when it would continue (Source: anitrendz).

On March 28, however, there was a new sign of life. In a teaser on YouTube, it was announced that it would continue in 2026 – without a specific release timeframe. This is quite bad news for many fans who hoped for a weekly release.

The teaser mentions the second stage, so one can assume that it will either be a longer episode again or a direct release of multiple episodes.

Why is this bad? Many anime and also other series benefit when episodes are released weekly, as this generates discussions and ultimately hype. Battles are discussed or abilities analyzed before it continues the following week. Furthermore, a sense of community is created because everyone watches an episode at a similar time. With a release of multiple episodes at once, one never knows how far others have watched.

If a release takes too long, the hype could be killed because the series slowly fades into oblivion. This has already been a point of criticism for Part 6 of JoJo, Stone Ocean, as can be seen in a Reddit post from two years ago. Back then, viewers had to wait almost a year between the 1st release and the 2nd release of episodes.

Fans are currently expressing their frustration about what seems to be the same mistake in many comments.

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How are fans expressing their anger? Looking at the comments on the official Netflix account on TikTok or Instagram, one can see a large flood of JoJo images being spammed there. It doesn’t matter whether a post is about Bridgerton or BTS, the JoJo fans are showing their frustration. Whether this really helps is another matter.

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Pokémon GO: Starting tomorrow, you should especially hunt 3 Pokémon

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO starts A shockingly good time. In the event you can particularly secure three Shinys.

When does the event run? The event starts on March 31 at 10:00 AM. It ends on April 6 at 8:00 PM.

What’s in it? Unsurprisingly, the event focuses on Electric Pokémon. Exciting: We will get a spotlight hour every day during this time, after the regular Tuesday variant of this event was removed.

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM you will find the following Pokémon in the game:

  • March 31: Voltilamm
  • April 1: Pikachu
  • April 2: Magnetilo
  • April 3: Lampi
  • April 4: Pamo
  • April 5: Dedenne
  • April 6: Wattzapf

Exciting: Currently there are speculations about whether another Pokémon other than Pikachu will appear on April 1 – after all, Pokémon GO traditionally likes to give its players a little April Fools’ joke. You can read more about the speculations regarding a possible Mimigma debut here.

What is certain, however, is that the event is great for shiny hunting.

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Three Shinys are waiting for you in the Electric Event

During the event you can catch three Pokémon that have an increased shiny rate. All three can be found in the wild, as well as in some field research.

  • Pikachu gets an increased shiny chance. It evolves into Raichu. It is not particularly strong in PvP or in raids.
  • Lampi is also easier to catch as a shiny. It evolves into Lanturn, which is a good Pokémon in the Super League.
  • Dedenne completes the trio. It has no evolution and is currently not a particularly strong attacker.

If you’re looking for combat power, Lampi is the best choice. But overall, this event is more for shiny collectors.

Additionally, there will be a GO Pass at the event. The milestones of the pass are as follows:

  • Rank 1: Double duration for incense
  • Rank 2: Double catch candy
    • The Deluxe Pass also brings double catch stardust at Rank 2
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With the shockingly good time, Pokémon GO will move into April. There are, for example, the Forgita Community Day, the return of Mega Alakazam, and a new Rocket takeover. As always, you can find all the information on upcoming dates in our overview: All events in Pokémon GO in April 2026.

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Spiritual successor to Dark Age of Camelot launches Early Access after 13 years, players trust the MMORPG “less than Ashes of Creation”

Cedric Holmeier Cedric Holmeier Reading time 3 minutes

Some developers and fans have already tried to realize their own MMORPG projects on Kickstarter. This was also the case for Camelot Unchained, which was funded there and is now starting Early Access after 13 years.

What kind of MMORPG is this? Veteran MMORPG players will likely remember Dark Age of Camelot. Released in 2001, the title, which took place in Norse mythology, is especially known for its large “Realm vs. Realm” battles. Even back then, there were fights with hundreds of players simultaneously, shaping PvP MMORPGs.

With Camelot Unchained, the spiritual successor to the MMORPG was supposed to appear. For this, they secured nearly 2 million Euros (without adjusting for inflation) through a Kickstarter campaign in 2013 and aimed to deliver an initial playable version to backers in December 2015.

After a delay of over 10 years, they have now completed this first version and invite backers to test the MMORPG, but they are not thrilled.

Here you can watch a trailer for Camelot Unchained:

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Early Access without Steam

What kind of version is this? In a rather surprising announcement for many backers, the developers of Camelot Unchained announced their Early Access launch. From now on, anyone who donated the required amount back then can take a look into the MMORPG.

Every weekend from Friday to Monday afternoon, players have the opportunity to access the servers of Camelot Unchained and see what has happened in 13 years of development. The developers promise, in addition to a packed roadmap, to capture the charm of the spiritual predecessor and also to bring the great “Realm vs. Realm” battles back to life.

Nevertheless, the developers are currently purposefully avoiding Steam as a platform for their Early Access. So, the first version is initially aimed at the backers from that time before the MMORPG can then be purchased through its own store. Steam is expected to join later.

Here you can see the roadmap:

Roadmap for Camelot Unchained for March to June 2026

How is the MMORPG being received? Players on Reddit are unsure whether to laugh or cry. Sending the MMORPG into Early Access with an 11-year delay while forgoing Steam is one thing.

Already announcing the sales through their own shop in the first version, however, triggers memories for many players of the recently failed MMORPG Ashes of Creation. Accordingly, the comments on Reddit are also quite negative:

  • nova8808: “Does this game have some shady board of private equity directors?”
  • FineAssignment1423: “I trust this game even less than Ashes of Creation. And that says something.”
  • Low-Ad-3829: “I should have actually given birth when the beta came out, and I was so worried I would miss it!! Now it’s been 10. Lol.”
  • huey2k2: “I feel sorry for anyone who buys into this.”
  • Noximilien01: “So basically, they ran out of money.”

How good is the MMORPG? At MeinMMO, we have not yet had the opportunity to try Camelot Unchained ourselves. However, there is a comment on Reddit claiming to have already tested the MMORPG. It comes from user ElderberrySpare6985:

I tried it. Oh my God, it’s really bad right now. It feels like an early alpha version.

  • Log in, create a character
  • Spawn in the world. Absolutely no orientation. No quests or anything.
  • Leave the city, searching for monsters. There’s nothing, everything is barren.
  • Finally come across a monster that’s just hanging around by itself. Kill it.
  • No further signs of life found, aside from occasional other players aimlessly wandering around
  • In about 20 minutes found no more monsters. Didn’t see a single interesting place or anything else. Log out

It’s a terrain demo.

The individual opinion of the player cannot currently be verified, but there are more players who share the same opinion under the comment on Reddit.

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With Camelot Unchained, a strong PvP MMORPG was supposed to launch as early as 2015. The fact that we are now getting an Early Access version 11 years late, which is likely far from complete, is causing frustration among the backers. It remains to be seen whether the MMORPG can still convince its former fans. Until then, Crimson Desert is especially convincing: Crimson Desert breaks its own record on Steam, but one detail remains the biggest hurdle

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Clint Eastwood caused outbursts from the director with his first scene in a monster film, yet became a legend

Christoph Waldboth Christoph Waldboth Reading time 2 minutes

Clint Eastwood is a well-known and popular actor, who particularly drew attention through his appearances in Western-films. However, he had previously been more negatively perceived and had upset his director with a small role.

When thinking of Clint Eastwood, some of his most famous films likely come to mind. A Fistful of Dollars, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Unforgiven, Gran Torino or Million Dollar Baby for example. As a director, he also celebrated successes and even received praise from historians.

However, very few people are likely to know the monster film The Return of the Monster. Yet this film from 1955 is a sequel to the cult classic The Terror from the Amazon.

In it, the then 25-year-old Clint Eastwood played his first significant role. However, it was so small and insignificant to the director that it led to severe conflicts during the filming. The young Clint even briefly thought his director would despise him.

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A Terrible Start

What happened on set? In The Return of the Monster, Eastwood was cast for the role of a lab technician. In one scene, he encounters the protagonist Professor Clete Ferguson and shows him some rats that are being experimented on.

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Overall, the aspiring actor’s appearance lasts only about 20 seconds. Not a big deal, but even before filming had started, a conflict arose.

In the book “Conversations with Clint: Paul Nelson’s Lost Interviews with Clint Eastwood, 1979-1983”, Eastwood recalls how he, together with producer William Alland, approached the film’s director, Jack Arnold, after the casting.

There were disagreements. The director had different plans for the scene and reacted correspondingly irritable.

I entered the set and the director said: “What the hell is this? I told you I don’t want to shoot this damn scene! Who is this guy?”

I thought I was going to get punched. [Arnold] yelled and screamed.

Clint Eastwood

In the end, the producer won the argument and the scene was shot. Clint Eastwood was allowed to play the role, but a bitter aftertaste remained. The producer reassured the insecure actor:

“[Alland] made it clear to me that it wasn’t against me. The director simply didn’t want the scene in the film, so he saw no reason to shoot it, and said it should be cut out. It was a damn tough start to my acting career. You step onto the set and immediately know the director hates the scene. And with that, you know he hates you.

Clint Eastwood

However, the relationship between Eastwood and the director did not seem to be as dramatic. Although the latter had no liking for the scene and thus Eastwood’s role, the actor was on board again for Arnold’s next film, Tarantula.

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The 10 most expensive spells in Dungeons & Dragons that will drive you into financial ruin

Caroline Fuller Caroline Fuller Reading time 11 minutes

The use of magic in Dungeons & Dragons is not always free. Even though spellcasters are magically gifted, they still need certain components for some spells – and that can get expensive.

To cast spells in Dungeons & Dragons, various components are required. These are considered the physical prerequisites that a spellcaster must meet for the spell to function at all.

In some cases, a verbal component, a word or phrase with specific emphasis, is enough. In other cases, a somatic component, such as a specific hand movement, or a combination of all of these is needed.

However, it may also be that a spell requires a material component, which the Player’s Handbook from 2024 describes as follows:

A material component is a specific substance required for casting a spell. These materials are not consumed unless stated otherwise in the spell’s description. The spellcaster requires at least one free hand to utilize the materials, which may be the same hand used for gestures.

While some spells, such as Fireball (Fireball), only require a little sulfur and bat guano, others are quite different. That can be really expensive.

In this list, we want to introduce you to the most expensive spells that could financially ruin you due to their valuable components. Hopefully, they won’t receive a counterspell from a particularly nasty Dungeon Master.

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Place 10: Resurrection / Reincarnate

  • Price: 1,000 Gold
  • Resurrection (Spell level 7): Can be learned by bards and clerics
  • Reincarnate (Spell level 5): Can be learned by druids

The tenth place among the most expensive spells is shared by two spells, which we would like to mention together due to their similarity. Both spells are resurrection spells that each require components worth 1,000 gold.

Resurrection requires a diamond worth at least 1,000 gold as a material component, which is consumed by the spell and then disappears. The spell can bring back to life a creature that has been dead for less than 100 years, did not die of old age, and is not undead.

If the soul is free and willing, the target is finally resurrected with all its hit points and all wounds healed. However, after casting such a powerful spell, the spellcaster needs a break and can only use magic again after a long rest.

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Reincarnate works similarly to Resurrection, but requires rare oils and salves worth 1,000 gold as material components, and is a level 5 spell, two spell levels lower than the level 7 spell Resurrection. To cast the spell, the druid touches a dead humanoid (or at least a piece of it).

If the target died less than 10 days ago, it receives a new body, which can either be randomly rolled or chosen by the DM. The soul moves along with its memories and experiences into the new body but must adjust to a new species in which it now resides if that is the case.

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The strongest weapon from Crimson Desert has 99,000 more attack than your lame club, of course, there is a “but”

Karsten Scholz Karsten Scholz Reading time 2 minutes

In Crimson Desert there is an axe that possesses 99,999 attack power. Where this weapon strikes, no grass grows anymore. Unfortunately, the apocalyptic peacemaker has a significant drawback.

What kind of weapon is this? The “Axe of the Apocalypse” (in German probably: die Axt der Apokalypse) is according to Crimson Desert actually not a weapon, but a treasure, or rather a key item. It does not look particularly spectacular, comes almost without stats, and you cannot sell it to a vendor.

However, what the axe excels at is its unique attack value. It is at 99,999 and is likely more than 99,900 points higher than the offensive strength of your current weapon. The weapon was found by journalist Blaine Smith, who introduced it on X a few days ago.

In his post, Smith explains that he has not yet tried out his find in practice. The axe only has a durability of 1 and cannot be repaired. The first blow must therefore hit, as there is no second attempt afterwards.

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Where can you find the axe? That is a good question, to which there is currently no exact answer. Blaine Smith explains in subsequent posts that he had the weapon lying around in his inventory at some point. It does not appear in the quest rewards in the journal. He therefore believes that he must have found it while exploring Hernand or Pailune.

Unfortunately, the various databases for Crimson Desert like crimsondesert.gg also do not provide a location for the item. At the end of last week, Smith had his followers vote on X on what he should do with the axe. The most votes were for the option: “Swing it against a big, evil boss.”

Several hours ago, Blaine Smith then explained on X that he was having major problems with a boss named Ator, which is why both the “Axe of the Apocalypse” and the “Death Bee-Mace” were used. In the end, however, it was the mix of “slurping soup” (for healing) and “hiding behind columns” that supposedly led to success.

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If you have also stumbled upon the “Axe of the Apocalypse”, feel free to share the exact location in the comments! If you want to know more about the notorious “Death Bee-Mace”, you are in the right place in the following article: In Crimson Desert, weapons fall from trees that defeat bosses in one hit

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WoW: Even after 3 years, many still do not know how the latest class works

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Callers in World of Warcraft still have a hard time. Because many do not understand how they can actually help in battle.

In World of Warcraft there are 3 fixed roles. Tanks bind the enemies to themselves, healers ensure that everyone has enough health points, and DPS characters deal the damage. This is the Holy Trinity, the foundation of many MMORPGs. However, one specialization in the game is not so easy to classify – the Enhancement Caller. Although it is recognized as a DPS character, its damage numbers are low. Because it is actually a supporter.

Many people still do not know this after more than 3 years.

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What is the problem with the Caller? The Caller itself is not a problem, but rather the Enhancement specialization (“Augmentation”). This one is displayed as a DPS specialization, but actually has more support characteristics. It increases the performance of other characters, who then deal more damage.

Essentially, this is an interesting playstyle that can significantly advance groups. However, the problem is: In the evaluation, it is not clear how much the Enhancement Caller actually contributes.

Anyone who does not know this specialization and looks at the damage meter will only see that the Caller deals relatively little damage. This has been a problem for years.

What is the consequence of this? Anyone looking at the damage meter will wonder: “Why is this DPS character dealing so little damage?” This can quickly lead to group exclusion – if the whole group does not know what an Enhancement Caller actually does, as repeated examples show, such as in the WoW subreddit:

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Such unpleasant situations occur repeatedly.

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How can this be fixed? Actually, the introduction of its own damage meter by Blizzard would have been the perfect time to accurately display the boosted damage of Callers, so that the whole group can see at a glance how much this character actually contributes to the fight. As long as this is not the case, there will always be incidents in which Callers are accused of poor performance.

However, one can also ask whether exclusion from the group is really the worst fate that befalls the Caller. Because perhaps one does not even want to be in a group that does not understand or know the basic mechanics of other classes.
But some classes in WoW are somewhat curious anyway. Did you know that warriors have particularly high repair costs when they play their class properly?

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